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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME V. The Kansas Law-makers Will in all Probability Legislate Against These Too Frequent and Barbarous Outrages. It is Time to Call a Halt and Our Representatives Will Doubtless Do It. The Manager of THE PLAIN-DEALER requested Hon. B. P. Waggener of the House and Senator Tapp to introduce three anti-lynching bills. One is copied from the Ohio law which provides for damages. The two Indiana laws provide for the punishment and suppression of lynching—the county commissioners are empowered to appropriate money to prosecute the case. The most important feature in the Indiana law is the sheriff is ousted from office if he fails to do his duty, which is the strongest feature in the bill. Everybody should write their representative to assist in passing this bill, and save the fair name of Kansas. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas: SEC. 1. That any collection of individuals assembled for any unlawful purpose, intending to do damage or injury to anyone, or pretending to exercise correctional power over other persons by violence, and without authority of law, shall for the purpose of this Act, be regarded as a "mob," and any act of violence exercised by them upon the body of any person, shall constitute a "lynching." SEC. 2. The term, "serious injury" for the purposes of this Act, shall include any such injury as shall permanently or temporarily disable the person receiving it from earning a livelihood by manual labor. SEC. 3. Any person who shall be taken from the hands of the officers of justice, in any county by a mob, and shall be assaulted by the same with whips, clubs, missiles, or in any manner, shall be entitled to recover from the county, in which such assault be made, the sum of one thousand dollars, as damages by action as hereafter provided. SEC. 4. Any person assaulted by a mob and suffering lynching at their hands, shall be entitled to recover from the county in whence such assault is made, the sum of five hundred dollars; or if the injury received is serious, the sum of one thousand dollars, or if it result in permanent disability to earn a livelihood, by manual labor, the sum of five thousand dollars. SEC. 5. The legal representative of any person suffering death by lynching at the hands of a mob, in any county of this state, shall be entitled to recover of the county in which such lynching may occur, the sum of five thousand dollars damage for such unlawful killing. Said recovery shall be applied, first to the maintenance of the family and education of minor children of the person lynched, if any be left surviving him, until such minor children shall become of legal age, and then be distributed to the survivors, share and share alike, the widow receiving a child's share. If there be no wife or minor children left surviving such decedent, the said recovery shall be distributed among the next of kin according to the laws for the distribution of the personality of the intestate. Such recovery shall not be regarded a part of the estate of the person lynched, nor be subject to any of his liabilities. Any person suffering death or injury at the hands of a mob engaged in an attempt to lynch another person, shall be deemed within the provisions of this Act, and he or his legal representatives, shall have the same right of action there as one purposely injured or killed by such mob. SEC. 6. Actions for the recoveries provided for in this Act, may be begun in any court having original jurisdiction of an action for damages for malicious assault, within two years of the time of such lynching. SEC. 7. An order to the commissioners of any county against which such recovery may be made, to include the same with costs of the action in the next succeeding tax levy for said county, shall form a part of the judgment in every such case. SEC. 8. Any person entitled to a share in any recovery under this Act, who shall consent to a release or compromise of such claim, in consideration of the payment of any less sum than the full amount of said recovery, shall be liable to indictment for a misdemeanor and punished at the discretion of the court as is other misdemeanors. SEC. 9. In case the decedent has left minor children him surviving, the fund shall be turned over to a regularly appointed guardian, who shall apply the same under the direction of the judge, of the probate court, allowing not more than five hundred dollars for counsel fees, in the action for such recovery. SEC. 10. The county in which any lynching shall occur shall have a right of action to recover the amount of any judgment rendered against it in favor of the legal representatives of any person killed or seriously injured by a mob, including costs, against any of the parties composing such mob. Any person present at such lynching shall be deemed a member of the mob, and shall be liable in such action. SEC. 11. In case a mob shall carry a prisoner into another county, or shall come from another county to commit violence on a prisoner brought from such county for safe keeping, the county in which the lynching was committed may recover the amount of judgment and costs against the county from which the mob came, unless there was contributory negligence on the part of the officials of said county infailing to protect the prisoner or disperse said mob. SEC. Nothing in this Act shall be held for relieve any person concerned in such lynching from prosecution for homicide or assault for engaging therein. SEC. 13. This Act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the official state paper. Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of ..... That whenever any Aboard of County Commissioners of any county in this State shall be satisfied that there has been a murder or lynching of a human being committed in their county, and that the perpetrator or perpetrators, of either of such crimes it unknown, or, if known, has escaped to parts unknown, then, in either such case, such Board of County Commissioners shall have the right, power and authority to offer and pay a reward in any sum not exceeding five hundred ($500) dollars for the discovery, arrest and conviction of the perpetrator, or perpetrators of either of sald crimes, or, for the arrest, and conviction of the perpetrators of either of sald crimes, if known, but who has, or have escaped into parts unknown. Provided, That the Prosecuting Attorney of the county in which the offense was committed shall not receive or accept any reward. Section 2. An emergency existing, therefore this act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. AN ACT providing for the suppression of mob violence, defining the crime of lynching, providing a penalty therefor and declaring an emergency. Section 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, That any collection of individuals assembled for any unlawful purpose intending ti injure any person by violence and without authority of law, shall for the purpose of this act, be regarded as a "mob" and any act of violence exercised by such mob upon the body of any person shall constitute the crime of "lynching," when such act or acts of violence result in death, and any person who actively participates in or actively aids or abets such lynching upon conviction thereof, shall suffer death or be imprisoned in the State Prison during life in the discretion of the jury and any person who, being a member of any such mob and present at any such lynching, shall not actively participate in the lynching shall be guilty of abetting such lynching, and upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned in the State's prison not less than two nor more than twenty-one yars. Section 2. Every person who shall, after the commission of the crime of TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 9, 1903. Hanna Wants to do the Right Thing. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 4.—Senator Hanna today introduced a bill granting pensions and bounties to all ex-slaves who were freed by the proclamation of President Lincoln during the war of the rebellion. It provides that persons over 5 years of age and less than 60, male or female, shall receive a cash bounty of $100 and monthly pensions of $8 per month; persons between 60 and 70 years of age, a bounty of $300 and a pension of $12 per month and persons over 70 years of age a bounty of $500 and a pension of $15 per month. The bill also provides for the payment of the bounty to relatives who may be charged with the care of ex-slaves. lynching, harbor, conceal or assist any member of such mob who participates in or who aids or abets such crime with the intent that he shall escape detention, arrest, capture, or punishment shall be deemed to be and shall be an accessory after the fact, and may be charged, tried and convicted and punished, though such member be neither charged, tried nor convicted, and upon conviction thereof shall be imprisoned in the State Prison not more than twenty-one years nor less than two years. Section 3. Any person accused of the crime of lynching or as an accessory after the fact may be prosecuted in the circuit and criminal courts of this State of Indictment, or by information filed and signed by the prosecuting attorney or Attorney-General, based upon the affidavit of some competent and reputable person. Section 4. In case any persons shall come together in any county in this State for the purpose of proceeding to another county of the State with the view of lynching any person; or in case any person or persons shall purchase or procure any rope, weapon or other instrument in one county for the purpose of being used in lynching any person in another county, such crime of lynching, if committed shall be and continue a continuous offense from the time of its original inception as aforesaid; and the courts of any county in which any such over act has been committed shall have jurisdiction over the person of any member of the mob committing such over act, and such person may be prosecuted in such county and punished for murder the same if the lynching had occurred therein. Section 5. If any person shall be be taken from the hands of a Sheriff or his deputy having such person in custody and shall be lynched, it shall be conclusive evidence of failure on the part of such Sheriff to do his duty, and his office shall thereby and thereat immediately be vacated and the Coroner shall immediately succeed to and perform the duties of Sheriff until the successor of such Sheriff shall have been duly appointed, pursuant to existing law providing for the filling of vacancies in such office, and such Sheriff shall not thereafter be eligible to either election or reappointment to the office of Sheriff: Provided, Hanna W. WASHINGTON duced a bill grant were freed by the war of the rebellion and less than 600 $100 and month and 70 years of month and person pension of $15 per ment of the bour- of ex-slaves. however. That such former Sheriff may, within ten days after such lynching occurs, file with the Governor his petition for reinstatement to the office of Sheriff, and shall give ten day's notice of the filing of such petition to the Prosecuting attorney of the county in which such lynching occurred and also to the Attorney-General. If the Governor, upon hearing the evidence and argument, if any presented, shall find that such Sheriff has done all in his power to protect the life of such prisoner and performed the duties required of him by existing laws respecting the protection of prisoners, then such Governor may reinstate such Sheriff in his office and shall issue to him a certificate of reinstatement, the same to be effective on the day of such order of reinstatement, and the decision of such Governor shall be final. Section 6. If, at any time, the Sheriff has reason to believe and does believe, that any prisoner in his custody is in danger of being lynched, it shall be his duty to at once command all bystanders, and all others with whom he can directly communicate, to aid and assist him in the defense of such prisoner, and to furnish such assistants with such weapons of defense as he may deem necessary to protect such prisoner; and if such weapons are not at hand, it shall be the duty of such Sheriff to procure and furnish such weapons to such assistants. And if such bystanders, or other persons so communicated with, shall fall or refuse to assist such Sheriff in defending, to the ummost of his powers, such prisoner, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in any sum not less than one hundred ($100.00) dollars nor more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars, and imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months: Provided. That if at such time it is compatible with the safety of the prisoner, the Sheriff shall immediately remove such prisoner to the PLAINDEALER GETS MANY PROTESTS Negroes in all Parts of the State Want Fair Play. The Present Administration is Not Giving Us Proper Recognition. Janitorhips Won't Do. It is safe to day that Kansas is again Republican to the core. When Eugene Stanley, the great apostle and leader of Republicanism in this state came upon the field to battle against the giant form of Kopuliem, his most fearless and loyal allies were the Negroes. The promises of offices by the Pops and the offers of bribes were alike, refuted by this contingent of the party. They stood like faithful sentinels by the Republican party, whose boast for half century has been that it is the only true friend the Negro has in this country. Aside from the limited patronage, incident to party success given the Negroes under Gov. Stanley's administration and the lynching of two members of our race for which no arrests were made although parties committing these dastardly acts were Wants to do the Right REGION, D. C., Feb. 4.—Senator Hank unting pensions and bounties to all the proclamation of President Lin- dellion. It provides that persons over 20, male or female, shall receive a highly pensions of $8 per month; per of age, a bounty of $300 and a per persons over 70 years of age a bounty per month. The bill also provi- dency to relatives who may be charge known to the authorities, we have no sharp criticisms to make. We do not regard the appointment of janitors as adequate compensation for the services of the Negro in the Republican party. The Democrats even did more. Under the present administration we have not a single representative Negro of the race in office in any one of the departments of the state, and this has not been the case only when the vote in Kansas is largely Republican. The Republican party owes its success to the loyal Negro vote, and these protests coming as they do from Negroes all over this state, are made for the purpose of serving notice that they will not tolerate "lilly whiteism" in the Republican party in this state. A few janitor jobs and a few thousand dollars appropriated for the purpose of fostering Negro industrial schools will not satisfy us. The plain duty of the state is to properly educate her citizens. We demand a share of the patronage and feel bitterly disappointed that it becomes necessary for the Negroes to protest against the manner in this respect, the party of our choice is treating them. It was the policy of Gov. Stanley's administration to tender, unsolicited, the Negroes a place in the anditor's office, and the present administration can- These protests coming to this office because no Negro has been given a representative place under this administration can only be regarded as significant on the part of the Negroes. Political Chips In the coming city election, the Republicans should put forth their effort to nominate a good business man for mayor—one who is not identified with any faction, if not, the Democrats will clean up. E. E. L ir, the popular young stalwart, of the Second ward, announces himself as a candidate for clerk. He is on the Ed. Hoch order, has worked hard for the party without reward or favor. He now seeks the support of his party and those he has helped. Mr. Lair believes in strengthening the party by putting the best material forward. Look out for him, he says he is a winner! Hon. Chas. Spencer, the present city attorney announces himself for re-election, subject to the Republican primaries. He is now serving his first term, and as the party always accords a second term, we should not desert him. Mr. Spencer is now in the heat of battle, championing the rights of the people against the waterworks and gas companies. He understands the case, and to change him would be suicide to the city. ight Thing. Manna today intro- all ex-slaves who lincoln during the over 5 years of age a cash bounty of persons between 60 pension of $12 per city of $500 and a divides for the pay- urged, with the care We need a colored man on the school board. W. W. Fisher has announced himself as a candidate for the place, and all the people in the Fifth ward should rally to his support. He will make a first-class representative. Tax-payers, vote for him, mothers vote for him and by so doing you will make no mistake. W. S. Burgeuthal announces himself as a candidate for mayor of the city of Topeka, subject to the Republican primaries. He was reared in Indiana, casted his first vote for James G. Blaine, and departed the same day for Kansas. He has resided on the North side since his arrival in the state. He was connected with the Thomas Lumber Co., for over fifteen years, is now a member of the city council and served as chairman of several important committees. Mr. Burgenthal is thoroughly identified with Topeka and her growth. If elected, he will give a new deal. He is not connected with any faction, and can be relied upon to do what the people want. He is a thorough business man, and is now engaged in the real estate and loan business. Hon. H. A. Willis, the druggist at 302 E. Fourth street, announces himself as a candidate for city treasurer subject to the Republican primaries. He has been a resident of the Second ward for several years. He served sixteen years in the army, four of which was active service in the civil war, going in as a private and coming out a lieutenant. He was born in Thomaston, Maine, was postmaster there under Grant, Hayes and one year under Grover Cleveland. Served ten months in Andersonville prison, suffering everything but death for the cause of liberty. Mr. Willis is also prominent in the councils of Irwin Lodge, No. 260, A. O. U. W. He says he is a winner and expects to see a lhe water before the final day. NO SEPARATE HIGH SCHOOL The True Eleven of Atchison, of which Dr. W. H. Hudson is the head, appointed a committee which called upon Representative Waggener and secured a promise from him that he would let the separate high school bill drop. The following special to THE PLAINDEALER from Atchison was received yesterday morning: The following committee waited upon our esteemed townsman, the Hon. B. P. Waggener at his office: Dr. W. H. Hudson, Rev. J. B. Jones, Rev. H. W. King, Rev. Matt. S. Jones and Sir Eugene Bell; Dr. Hudson was elected spokesman. The interview lasted three quarters of an hour. Representative Waggener in a very courteous manner, explained that two colored men in Topeka urged him to present such a bill, and that two prominent colored men in Atchison indorsed it. He further pointed the advantages to the colored teacher in teaching the higher branches—the incentive to the colored child, and the bill giving equal facilities for both races, etc. The committee pointed out the fact that they came not to praise mixed high schools, and they only consider the present system the lesser of the two evils, because they do not believe the bill as written would ever be respected to the letter by any school board. That there are twenty odd colored pupils in the Topeka high school, eight in Wichita, nineteen in Leavenworth and sixteen in Atchison. While these few pupils would represent all the grades in the four years course, necessating as many teachers as are now in the high school. The rule would give only one colored teacher to do the work of six whites in a two-by-four room—with two colored teachers as the exception. Representative Waggener replied: "That is the strongest point I have ever heard against the bill." He said: "I will not press this bill any further since I have heard your representations, but I want to do something that will benefit the colored people to whom I have always proven a friend." He then mentioned the number of colored boys, some educated who were crap shooters, then he reminded the committee that the colorod leaders were too for apart to advance their internal affairs etc., and spoke of a compulsory education law, to which the committee gave their unanimous indorsement. He will draft a compulsory educational bill this week. Mr. Waggener satisfied the committee thoroughly that nothing but high motives prompted his action in the matter. To Those in other cities who do not know Ballie Waggener, we will say that while he has his wealth (earned by the sweat of his brow) that the most ragged colored or white man can approach him and receive his attention, that he has given more to aid the poor and needy not in his employ than any man in the NUMBER 6. live in the Cities HIGH SCHOOL The Colored People of Atchison Sounds Its Death Knell Through That Noble Order, the True Eleven Mr. Waggener Agrees to Let the Bill Die Abornin'. community. He will see you on the street if at all acquainted with you, even if he is with his family. Wealth and high standing does not swell his head or derange his heart toward his unfortunate fellow beings, which is a healthful temperament he seems to enjoy. SALINA, KANSAS. We are having a great revival in the St. John Baptist church, the greatest meeting we ever had here. Our pastor started the meeting, and preached for two weeks, and it did look as if he was not going to get any help, but the church was greatly aroused, and about 20 had come forward for prayer, and several were restored On Saturday the Rev. W. H. V. B. Taylor from Independence, Mo., came to help our pastor and has been preaching with great power and acceptibility ever since then. We have 40 some odd for the water, and have had over 50 added to the church and some 30 mourners, a great many asking for prayer, crowded house each night and great meetings. Truly we have going on now a great revival. Pray for us. Miss Lizzie Anderson spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Johnson left for Kansas City. Rev. Cox was in the city a few days. Miss Martha Watt returned from Junction City. Mrs. May Green of Brookville is in the city. Clifford, the 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ashton, died Sunday night at home of grand parents on North 4th Street, Mr. and Mrs. Ingram. Mrs. Henry Finch is on the road to recovery. Mrs. Grace Parker is on the sick list. Mrs. D. L. Taylor is able to be out again. The baptising will be Feb. 8th and there will be a number from Abilene, Kansas. We expect to have a great time. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Death list increasing. Mr. Will Flemming died of consumption Friday. Buried under the auspices of the Knights of Tabor. Miss Ella Simmons died Saturday of consumption. Mrs. Marguaret Washington died Sunday of gangrene. Buried under the care of of The Daughters of Bethel. Mrs. J. Stockton died Tuesday of lung trouble. Rev. William Smothers contemplates having a big baptising Easter. Mrs. Mary Cousin has just returned from Centralia, Kansas. Her sick mother being on the mend. We visited several rooms in Lincoln Building last week. Found excellent discipline in most of the rooms. In one room the children spelled very poorly. Parents ought to make their children study at home, and stop leaving their books in their deks. Mr. Geo. Fletcher's attention is called to the delapidated condition of the building and the shortcoming of that heating apparatus. Miss Nellie Hildebrand of Leavenworth spent a few days here last week nursing Mrs. J. Stockton. Mr. Stockton is highly pleased with her training. We will call you again Miss Hildebrand. Stanton Water's new home will look real nice when completed. Nat. Burger was appointed one of the assistant janitors at the State House. We congratulate you Nat. and will come to see how your badge looks. One doctor "butted in" and said Smith Taylor has consumption, another doctor with more experience says he has not. Smith is getting well. Two factions who have been waring for quite a while made up last week. Atchison colored people have a Lower and Upper House of Congress, so says one of the Congregem. The statemen gather bright and early and stay late, laboring to get their bills through. No parliamentary guide is recommended. The presiding officers while shaving their customers cannot keep several of the orators from gaining the floor at once. The Executive Board of the State Baptists Association met at which last week. 26 members were here. Topeka Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Shenandoah county, Kau. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 119 EAST SIXTH STREET. NICK CHILES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS, - - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Two months by mail.....750 Three months by mail.....500 Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, FEB. 5, 1903. SOUTHERN INCONSISTENCY An unknown South Carolina white man takes exception to the Ingalls letter and writes from Columbia, S. C., under date of Jan. 28 as follows: "DEAR SIR: While you are doing your best in your paper to villify the Southern white people and at a safe distance, trying to incite them to blood-shed a la Ingalls on account of a few black brutes. You might let your race see a little of the truth by printing in your paper the enclosed. Your race here do not join you in your denuciations, as their prosperity and satisfaction with their surroundings will plainly show if you will take the trouble to enlighten yourself by a visit to Columbia, S. C.—A Well Wisher of the Colored People." As means of making his statements more conclusive, he refers to the Jenkins Orphanage, at Charleston, a colored institution, fostered by Northern people, as are all other Southern institutions for colored people. He refers as follows to a Negro farmer, whom he not his allies do not even respect: "Geo. R. Shaw, a colored farmer of Clemson, who is a shing example for all Negro formers, and many white ones as well, wins a prize $100 for obtaining the largest yield from one pound of a certain kind of corn. Shaw is not only an excellent farmer, but a patriotic and law-abiding citizen of South Carolina, as appears from the sentiments expressed in an essay on agriculture written by him." If this same prosperous and progressive Negro farmer and his family would board a railway train, this self-same white man would insist on their taking a "Jim Crow" car with the lowest Negroes in the state. If this prosperous Negro would attempt to exercise his free speech or voting franchise for township trustee to protect his taxes, he would be mobed or driven out of the country. Mr. Ingalls is is right, and we still quote him. A state where the Negroes are in such a large majority, they should not stand for such abuses. They are a set of cowards. While we are at a safe distance, we would take chances on righting things in Carolina if the cowardly Negroes would stand up for their rights. Below is what Ingalls said, and when the Negroes put this in force they will receive their rights: "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 Tou saint L'Overture with the bloodstained banner of revolution and the torch and sword."—J, J. Ingalls' letter to Capt. P. H. Coney. THE ROOSEVELT POLICY AND THE NEGRO. When theodore Roosevelt succeeded William McKinley as president of the United States, a serious misapprehension was felt concerning the carrying ZOMODONE, THE NEWEST AND MOST RAPID HAIR GROWER IN EXISTENCE. Makes the Hair grow with lightning-like rapidity. No waiting for results. ZOMODONE prevents Falling Hair, Gray Hair, brittle Hair, Curly Hair, Harsh Hair, and Sourf. 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President McKinley began the policy which has practically obliterated the sectional lines. President Roosevelt, by his manly recognition of Negroes of worth in his appointments, and the according of further recognition in a semi-official social way, is paving the way for the early decay of the rampant race prejudice in America that has blinded the eyes of the best class of our citizens to the noble qualities of manhood and womanhood possessed by the Negro. The president has always contended that if it were possible to bring together the best brain of both races, in every locality in this country, there would be a more rapid decrease in race prejudice. In doing what he has done toward the Negro, president Roosevelt has forever sounded the death knell of the Negro phalaeists, who have sought to perpetuate the past-bellum racial relation. In extending courtesies to Negro officials, and in exercising great care in the selection of only the best men of our race for office, the president is endearing himself to the masses of all Americans who love fair play. He may offend some ancient politicians from the south, but who cares? NEGRO APPOINTMENTS. Recently two prominent (?) Negro politicians waited upon president Roosevelt and submitted a scheme for farming out the Negro patronage to a committee of Negro politicians whose knowledge of local conditions in various parts of the country from which demands for recognition are apt to come is about as profound as a lobster. Col. "Bill" Pledger of Georgia is one of the old time Negro politicians, who is finding himself under the wheels of the band wagon, now being run by a younger class. The same is true of the ecclesiastic political bishop, who acted as the colonel's side partner. The president has struck the key note in making Negro appointments. He is going over the "old chestnuts" and finding out for himself something of the aspirant's standing in a moral, financial and intellectual way in the community In which he lives. Let that method do. WANTED-A LEADER! A few days ago we overheard a prominent (?) Negro talking about the race needing a leader. Here is the kind to select. Albert Bass, whose funeral was largely attended yesterday, three paswas one of the colored citizens tors taking part in the ceremonies, Actual Results from Baldness After Only 4 Months Use of ZOMODONE. LINCOLN DAY EXERCISES. Everything is in readiness for the great Lincoln Day exercises, under the auspices of the Kansas Lincoln Day Club, on Thursday evening. The meeting at the Auditorium will begin promptly at 8 o'clock and everybody is requested to come out early. Immediately after the Auditorium exercises a reception in honor of the visitors to the city will be held at 618 Kan. Ave.,to which the public is invited, parties desiring to attend the banquet must procure tickets before the evening of the 12th. These may be procured from the secretary, J. B. Bass. Remember there is absolutely no admission charge for either the Auditorium exercises or to the reception, and every body is invited to attend. Tickets to the banquet are $1.00 per plate. No ladies will sit at the banquet table although there shall be no objection to them as spectators. At the banquet matters of vital importance to the race will be discussed, and all must come prepared to work and counsel receivers of time. Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Colorado, Cansas, 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 LIN of Topeka—faithful to his family, to his church and to his employers. He had lived more than twenty years in this town, coming here from Missouri in 1881, married here and raised seven children. For nearly forty years he had been employed in the Capital, and he enjoyed to the fullest extent the respect and confidence of every person connected with this office. While he was never conspicuously at the front in any movement of his race in Topeka, there was no good movement with which he was not identified as one of the silent, working members. More than once by his own individual fidelity and courage he saved the church, which, was, next to his family, closer to his heart than any other object. His habits were exemplary. His credit at the bank was such that on his own note he once borrowed $600 to met a debt of his church. He brought his children up in the old-fashioned way to respect and obey him, and in future years they will be on honor to his memory. Albert Bass gained no high honors in the world; he had no particular active interest in politics; he was a hard-working, home-keeping man, but his life was an example to his race, and worthy of the warm tributes of respect paid him yesterday.—Topeka Capital. The above is a well deserved tribute to a mose honorable and worthy man. The writer know him well for fifteen years, both as a man and an employee, and never knew another, white or black, more trustworthy or more true to his own conception of duty and right. Albert Bass was a patient, gentle, kind and loving man and a living protest against the unfair, unjust and unreasonable prejudice which is so often the controlling influence in judging his race. A concert will be given by the G. U. O. of F. , assisted by Mrs. Preston Talbert, on Wednesday, Feb. 11th, at their hall, 420 Kansas Ave. The committee has spared no pain in securing some of the best talent of the city to appear on the program. There will be papers and addresses, piano and vocal solos. Rev. F. G. Snelson will make the opening address. Mrs. Preston Talbert will then sing the piece that made her very famous in Kansas City. All are cordially invited. Admission, 25 cents a couple. By order of committee, H. H. JONES, Sec. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas. Mary Ann Brushwood, plaintiff, va Robert E. Brushwood, defendant No. 2201. To Robert E. 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The best people of the city eat at the Elite. When the city, give him a call. TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES. The Midwinter Musical and Literary Recital given at the Topeka Industrial Institute, under the auspices of the Institute Cadet Company, for the purpose of raising funds to meet the current expenses of the school proved a drawing card from the entire colored population of the city, last Friday evening, and exceeded the expectations of its promoters. Soon after six o'clock people began to arrive in order to get good seats and by the hour for the program to begin the Chapel hall was crowded to the door. Every car continued to bring its load, and chairs were placed in the aisles and on the stage until every available space was occupied. People filled the doors and windows and the passage ways leading to the entrances. The program was of a high-class nature and consisted of vocal and instrumental selections interspersed with recitations and readings. Refreshments were afterwards served by the young ladies of the domestic science department under the efficient direction of their instructor, Miss Minnie Howell. Captain Albert Ross and his company of Cadets are jubilant over the great success of their initial undertaking and are prepairing to take up projects of a greater magnitude in the future to assist the school. The Most Popular Student Contest, one of the features of the entertainment in making it such a complee success was decided in the following order: Miss Dollie Russell of Atchison, first place; Miss Oliva McCampbell of Kansas City, Miss Maud Jeltz and Lena McNeal of Topeka, and Mr. Fred McNeal of Oklahoma. These successful candidates will be awarded the five prizes. Miss Russell represents the Business Course department. The crowded condition Friday night has resolved the people more strongly into the cry, "More room for the Industrial Institute," "A greater Industrial Institute." Rev. J. H. Van Lue, State Baptist Missionary, dined with Prof. Carter Sunday and spoke to the students assembled in the Praise Service on "Having a purpose in life." There will be a large gathering of the citizens of Topeka at the Industrial Institute, Sunday, Feb. 15th, to celebrate the birthday anniversary of our immortal benefactor, President Abraham Lincoln, with sadred exercises. The admission is free and it is hoped that there will be a large attendance. Miss Holmes, lately of Colorado Springs, Colo., arrived this week and enrolled in the Industrial Institute. The Institute Cadet Company wishes to thank the people of Topeka for their liberal patronage and support in their recent entertainment, and feels greatly encouraged to know that the people are behind them in working for the good of the school. The prizes for the five successful candidates were awarded as follows: Miss Dollie Russell, 1,100 votes, a fachine tea set; Miss McCampbell, 66 votes, a handsome gold brooch; Miss Maud Jeltz, 600 votes, a beautiful pearl handled gold pen; Miss Len McNeal, 475 votes, one nicely bound volume "History of the Bible;" Mr Fred McNeal, 180 votes, one dollar in trade with E. S. Lee, Druggist. S1. JOE. MO. Mr. H. H. Walker was called to Illinois last week by the illness of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. J. Green who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jones Clark returned to their home in Minneapolis last week. Messers Shaffer and Stokes, the new druggists, are doing a thriving business and are securing the patron age of the best people in St. Joe. There should be no question about their success when the great number of loyal-hearted people of St. Joe considered. Mrs. Peek will return from Colo 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 such 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 1901 Jackson street and is always glad to meet his friends. If elected to this place he will treat the common people as courteous, nolite 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 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 conscientious 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 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 Republicann who are eligible at the coming primaries. If nominated and elected to that positionhe 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 first 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 to 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 Republican 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 businesses for the past 16 years at 1815 Kansas Ave. announces himself as a candidate for councilman of the 5th ward, subject to the Republican Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat, Etc. 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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 h.s 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 Lawler, trading as The Exchange Gro. Co., Plaintiffs, vs. 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 $21.80, 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. W. S. M'CLINTOCK, Attorney for Plaintiffs. (Attest). E. L. GOOD, Clerk of said Court. 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. Joseph Reed, Plaintiff Attorney. Attest: L. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. [Seal] 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 62 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 off your mortgage. 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Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above plaintiff to obtain a divorce from you and that you must answer the petition filed by the plaintiff on or before the 15th day of March, A. D. 1908, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment granting the plaintiff a divorce from you, will be rendered accordingly. W. S. M'CLINTOCK. Attorney for Plaintiff. I. S. Curtis, Clerk of District Court. [Seal.] TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE NOTES. Mr. Geo. W. Carver of our agricultural department, at the request of the president of the Alabama Live Stock Association which convened at Birmingham, January 27, read a paper on Tuskegee's work in the direction of live stock raising and of its agricultural work in general. Bomthing over 100,000 copies of Principal Washington's four books "Up from Slavery," "The Story of My Life and Work," "The Future of the American Negro" and "Character Building" have been sold. The message each has carried has been a cheering, helpful one. The school was called upon recently to furnish electric lights used at a street fair that was held in Tuskegee, the last weeek in January. ROBT. K. WALLACE. OSWEGO, KANSAS. Memorial exercises held by the Second Baptist Sunday school in honor of the late Rev. W. L. Grant. Devotional exercises, led by Rev. S. L. Williams. Song by the Choir—They Will be Done. The Dying Testimony—Mr. H. C. Richardson. Song—Jesus is Waiting for Me. History of Rev. W. L. Grant's Life—Rev. Frank Durden. Song—The Home of Peace and Rest. Rev. W. L. Grant as a Minister—Mrs. Rebecca Franklin. Song—The Sinner and the Song. Rev. W. L. Grant as a Friend to His Race—Mr. J. M. Parks. Song—The Great Judgment Morning. Rev. W. L. Grant as a Teacher—Mrs. Dora L. Tutt. Song—Memories of Galllee. Symposium, in which Rev's. Jennings, Shepherd, Durden, Williams, Parks and Tutt spoke complimentary of this deceased Divine. Closing Song—In Heaven We'll Meet Again. The services were conducted by Rev. C. G. Tutt, pastor pro tem, the pastor, Rev. N. C. Robinson, being absent on a short vacation on account of poor health. EMPORIA, KANSAS Mr. Robert Love, who far some time has been lingering on the sick list, died of consumption at his home on Cottonwood street Wednesday of last week and was buried last Friday. Mr. Love was well known and many attended his funeral which was held from the St. James Baptist church. Rev. S. M. Graves officiated. Mr. Love leaves a wife and a hozst of friends who mourn the loss. The interment was made in Maplewood cemetery. Rev. Kurkendall assisted Rev. Graves in his series of successful revival meetings last week. Mr. Bert A. Ray represented the Builders' Labor union as their delegate in the state meeting in Topeka this week. Mr. Henry Austin of Burlingame visited in our city a few days this week. Rev. W. S. Blake assisted Rev. Goree in his revivals in Lawrence last week. Mr. J. C. Winston has again resumed his school work in the K. S. N. after ten weeks sojourn in Colorado. Mr. Henry Wilson is on the sick list at this writing. Mrr. P. E. Tipton of Lansing was home transacting business last week. The Dorcus Enobilier Art club, entertained at the home of Mrs. Frank Evans Friday evening of last week. Miss Hattle Moss of Topeka visited in our city a few days last week. Mrs. Rev. B. Watkins is assisting Rev. P. H. Moss in his revival meeting of the Second Christian church this week. Mr. Thomas Stovall and Miss Ida Rogers were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Tuesday evening of last week at the A. M. E. church. Rev. W. P. Greene officiating. The Young Men's Progressive club entertained in honor of Mr. G. C. Davis who is a member and who went to his nome in Oklahoma after spending the winter in our most. Rev. F. G. Barr of Ottawa spent a few hours with us last week. Come again rev. when you can stay longer. Mrs. S. L. young is on the sick list at this writing. WICHITA, KANSAS. Mrs. M. A. Hodges left Saturday for an extended visit to Leadville, Colo. Mrs. Lenis Hilbert has returned from a visit to Topeka. Revival meeting which have been in progress at the New Hope Baptist church for the past three weeks have closed. The Ladies Art club met Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. S. E. Patten. Mrs. W. N. Miller has been visiting friends in Kingman. Mrs. S. W. Jones has returned from a two week's trip to Elpaso, Texas, and Mexico. Miss Madge Yochum has been quite indisposed for several days. Mrs. F. W. Phelps is visiting friends in Millerton. Mrs. Thos. Cox is quite ill at her home on N. wichita street. JOPLIN. MO. Miss Mary Lindsay of Oswego is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Lindsay. Mrs. J. J. Jones purchased property in East Town last week. Laura Grant of Neosho was in town last week. Mrs. C. M. Story left Monday night to join her husband in Dayton, Ohio. The Missionary Society held their first meeting Sunday afternoon. Several resident addresses were delivered J. A. Schackleford, captain; Robt. Pendleton, 1st lieutenant; Geo. Steele, 2nd lieutenant; L. M. Clark, recorder; Henry Beechem, herald; Oliver Pearson, guard. After the installation of officers a competitive sword drill followed. Sir Knight Oliver Pearson bearing the honors. The company with their honored guests, Messrs. C. H. Knaves, Geo. Pierce, Albert, Ruth and John Penman then repaired to the Porter & Lindsay Cafe, where an elegant three course lunch was served. Lieutenant C. S. Hunter, toast-master, called for the order and the following toasts were responded to: "The Pythians of Joplin," Sir J. A. Pinkard; "The Masonic Brotherhood," C. A. Knaves; "The last Grand Lodge," Capt. J. A. Schackleford; "The Negro in Society," John Penman; Our Women in the Courts,"Sir H. H. Curtis; "Odd Fellows," Albert Ruth; "The Ladies' Pet," Sir P. Taylor; Fraternities, what they are doing for the Negro, and an era of good feeling," Sir N. T. Green. The K. P. Mandolin Club furnished the music. Several vocal solos were sung by Sir Henry Beechem and John Fletcher. Nathan Blackwell, who has been sick for some time with that dreaded disease, consumption, quietly breathed his last Sunday morning Feb. 1, 1903. Mr. Blackwell was most highly respected and an exceptionally good man. He was a devout christian, and a member of the Masonic order. On April 27, 1901, he was married to Miss Maude Haywood. The bereaved wife and father have the heart felt sympathy of all. The good book says "they that mourn shall be comforted," and we are constrained to say that he is safe at rest in that home not made by hands. Weep not dear ones for when your days on earth are ended you will again meet him in that "beautiful home where no farwell is said." Funeral services were held from the A. M. E. Church Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Chandler, assisted by Rev. Smith and Curtis and Prof. Hunter. Interment in Fairview cemetery. PAOLA, KANSAS. Rev. J. A. Hawkins, return Missionary of Indian Territory, preached at the Second Babtist Church Sunday. Phoebe Green is on the sick list. Mrs. Sarah Watkins returned from Kansas City, where she was called to the bedside of her brother James Harper, who is seriously ill. Mr. Robert Thomas and Miss Rhoda Greer were married at the A. M. E. Church Sunday, Jan. 18, at 11 o'clock a.m. by Rev. Prince Williams. They have the congratulations and best wishes of their many friends. Lester Cooper is slowly recovering. Miss Ida Peak spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents in the country. There will be social given by the W. H. M. Circle Saturday, Feb. 7th, for the benefit of the church. Amanda Ray is better. Little Charlie Dillard is sick with whooping cough. Charles Nowlin returned last week from the hospital in St. Louis where he was sent on account of an accident which he received while working on the railroad. LAWRENCE, KANSAS Dear Sir: — After reading your heroic stand against the Bailey-Waggoner bill for separate high school buildings for the Afro-American student in cities of the first class, under twenty thousand inhabitants, every Afro-American citizen of Kansas, who places race interests above selush ends, is opposed to such injustice on account of color. Is misfortunate for Bailey and Wagener that they belong to the Democratic party that has championed every thing that makes the race problem possible in this country. It is a good thing in Kansas for the Afro-American that the Republican party is in control of the legislature. NEVADA, MO. Rev. W. L. Brosco returned last week from Hortsville, Mo. Rev. O. D. Bond of Neosho has been assisting Rev. J. A. Ward in revival meetings at this place, left for home this morning. Mrs. Mary Hendricks arrived home from St. Joe last week. The Ministers and Deacons Union will be held with the Bethel Baptist Church at Carthage, Mo., next Thursday. Rev. J. A. Ward has been called as pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church. Rev. W. L. Brasco reports two new churches which he has recently organized. 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. Attest: E. L. GOOD. Clerk Court of Topeka C.M.'s Addresses. 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 Jersey 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 24th street, Omaha, Neb. No. 60, W. Ostein, 4 Lane 5121t. 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, Lenepah, I. T. Mrs. Lee Anderson, 724 St.Francis street, Wichita. Anna Boyd, Rural Route, Pittsburg. Fannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. Ellen H. Johnson, 1105 West Galen astreet, 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. In Pullman Tourist Sleepers on fast Santa Fe trains; also FREE CHAIR CARS, in charge of an experiended passengers director, who looks after the comfort of the passengers, points out places of interest, etc. New cars, courteons 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 Gopeka. 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 peri- of Six Months. For further information write or call J. R LYTLE, Agr, 929 KANS. AVE. Honorable Ell C. F. The Citizens Club Mo the uplifting of the went into permanent the intention of hel friend to office. Miss Cora Merritt Sunday to Sunday NOTICE TO CHURCHES 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, Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 13—Meets first and third Wednesday nights at Sons of Protection Hall, corner Sixth and State streets. Mrs. Bottle Johnson, C. P., No. 112 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 21 was visited by Miss K. Ingram, a surge from Douglas hospital, asking aid for that institution; $1.08 was given her from the society. Queen of the West Tabernacle No. 1—meets the first and third Wednesdays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Washington and Eighth streets. Mrs. Corn Taylor, C. P., No. 116 Parallel Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Fair West Tabernacle No. 22—Meets first and third Fridays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Eighth and Washington streets. Mrs. Charlotte Dalton, C. P., No. 331 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 21—Meets first and third Thursday afternoon of each month at Masonic Hall, Thirtenth and Douglas streets. Mrs. Anna Brown, H. P.; Nettle Kellogg, C. R. Mt. Mariah Tabernacle No. 23—Meets the second and fourth Thurdays in each month. Arcanum meets the fourth Saturday in each month. Clinging Rose Tent No. 23—Meets the first and third Saturdays in each month. Golden Temple No. 17—Meets first and third Wednesday nights of each month. Sir Allen Garner, C. M.; Sir Isaiah Curtis, C. S. H. I. MONROE. Tabernacle No. 12—Meets Wednesday nights at Sons Hall, corner Sixth and State Bettle Johnson, C. P., No., Kansas City, Kansas. Tabernacle No. 11 was K. Ingram, a nurse from I, asking aid for that in- was given her from the West Tabernacle No. 1— and third Wednesdays, M. and O. Hall, corner and Eighth streets. Mrs. P., No. 116 Parallel Ave., An. Tabernacle No. 8—Meets Fridays, afternoon, at M. corner Eighth and Wash- JUNCTION CITY Mr. James Richard arrived with Miss J. from the hospital at Friday, Jan. 30. She hospital about a month Elder Braxton her meeting on Sunday Church. Mrs. Laura Brady ing this last week a great success. Mrs. Palmer, the her, left for her home, Kan., Wednesday, J. glorious meetings as sorry to see Mrs. Pa- Freeman Ave., Kansas Tabernacle No. 51—Meets Thursday afternoon of Masonic Hall, Thirteenth meets. Mrs. Anna Brown, cellog. C. R. Tabernacle No. 52—Meets fourth Thursdays in each is the fourth Saturday in Tent No. 22—Meets the Saturdays in each month. No. 17—Meets first andy nights of each month. There was a very party given at the and Mrs. McPike of honor of their dau Those present were: Misses Mattle and Hultz, Eva Ellis, Am Pike; Messrs. Riley Langston, F. M. C Cloud, Williams, Pan Will C. Brown, Clauser, Norton. Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 24—Meets first and third Wednesday afternoons at --- Cheap Trip LIF in Tourist Sleepers IFOR st Sleepers on fast Sa RS, in charge of an ex MANHATTAN, KANSAS Honorable Elli C. Freeman addressed the Citizens Club Monday evening on the uplifting of the race. The club went into permanent organization with the intention of helping our colored friend to office. Miss Cora Merritt of Topeka came Sunday to spend the week on business. The revival meeting at the A. M. E. Church is battling against sin with success. Hon. Elli C. Freeman thinks one remedy for curing the Lily White fever mentioned in the Plaindealer and which has so recently broken out in Kansas is for the colored people of Kansas to organize clubs (such as I have described in the Manhattan News), in every county, and in turn perfect a state organization, with the avowed purpose of asking what we want politically speaking. It would seem he further thinks that our request for elitner a place on the state ticket or for places in the state government, backed by a powerful organization of 15,000 votes would, in a great measure be accepted by the white branch of the Republican party of the state. He thinks such an organization should be permanent. Solicitor, ELI CRUISE, Manhattan, Kan. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. Mr. James Richardson and wife arrived with Miss Jennie Richardson from the hospital at Kansas City, on Friday, Jan. 30. She has been in the hospital about a month. Elder Braxton held his quarterly meeting on Sunday at the A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Laura Brady has been canvassing this last week and has met with great success. Mrs. Palmer, the Evangelist preacher, left for her home in Leavenworth, Kan., Wednesday, Jan. 18. They had glorious meetings and every one was sorry to see Mrs. Palmer leave. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. There was a very pleasant birthday party given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. McPike on February 3, in honor of their daughter, Miss Ella. Those present were: Missca Mattle and Inez Jeans, Lena Hultz, Eva Ellis, Amy Cloud, Ella McPike; Messrs. Riley Rogers, Clarence Langston, F. M. Copeland, Aubury, Cloud, Williams, Parks, James Bowers, Will C. Brown, Claud, Mallory, Beacher, Norton. All departed at a late hour, leaving their kindest and best wishes to the hostess of the house. --- ON fast Santa Fe tr e of an experienced $1.00 Per Year. Resse Se Se 2 =e = ne See .