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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Some of the Negro Teachers are Denouncing W. W. Fisher, But in the Lowman Hill Battle for the Negro's Rights are Too Cowardly to Utter a Word! LEWIS FIRES THE FIRST GUN 1119 9977 VOLUME V. Topeka's Next Mayor Opens the Campaign at Chiles' Hall and Delivered a Rousing Address to a Large and Enthusiastic Crowd His Speech was Free from Abuse. At a meeting of the Roosevelt Club held at Chiles' hall in the Fifth ward Monday evening. Frank A. Lewis, Topeka's next mayor, fired the first gun of the campaign. He delivered a pleasing and pleasant address to a large and enthusiastic audience, which was often interrupted with deafening applause. Mr. Lewis spoke as follows: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: This is the day we celebrate as Washington's birthday, and I can think of nothing more fitting than to make a few remarks about patriotism. I believe that true patriotism and true Republicanism are synonymous. From the day that I cast my first ballot until the present hour, I have had but one thought, one desire, and that thought and that desire has been for the best interest of my country. Before I finish I think that I will prove conclusively to you that that is true. I have had that thought and desire bred into me, and, to illustrate that, with your kind permission, I should like to tell you a little story of five generations of public spirited people. In 1776 there lived in the Northern part of York county Pennsylvania, a man named Eli Lewis, my great grandfather. He was a Quaker. As you all know the tenets of that religion forbid them to fight or to bear arms, but when the trouble commenced between England and this country, when it was nece sary for men to declare themselves, he said: "I'll have to let my religion go. I'll stand up for my country." He lived in a little tribe of Quakers who followed him in all matters of public importance, and they were called for that reason "the tribe of Eli," and when he went into the Revolution he lead all that crowd with him. He went in as a private and came out as a major—honorably Later on, his son, Dr Lewis, lived in the Southern part of the county practicing his profession. The war was over, but in the Southern part of this country a great body of men, humans, was in slavery. He thought about matters as my great grandfather did and all through his life there in spite of the evil opinion of his neighbors, he ran the underground railroad. There may be men here in this audience old enough to know what that meant, but at any rate there are those here who know about it from their fathers. Night after night my grandfather took these people who had been pursued by bloodhounds and treated worse than beasts, and helped them on to the next house and to the next house until they got safely into Canada. When the war of the Rebellion broke out, my father was practicing medicine in the Southern part of Indianna, on the Ohio river. He abandoned his practice and raised a company of soldiers and took them to the capital at Indianapolis, and was elected captain. Within two days they discovered he was a surgeon. That was the war when they needed surgeons and he was made surgeon of the Sixty-fifth volunteers. He served all through that war. During the time my father practiced medicine there, he practiced among the Negroes of Northern Kentucky. After the war the Negroes knew one man who would stand as their friend and help them, and I remember as a little child six or seven years old of these people coming across the river to our little home. My father was not there but my mother was; she nursed them and fed and clothed them until the end of the war when my father returned and gave them work and found places for them elsewhere. Time passed on; the questions of war were settled. Then there was only a question of expediency in this country—what was the beat thing for the country? "All these things had been settled and I came upon the carpet. I have lived with but one thought—the best interest of my country. There was only one question of difference between Republicanism and Democracy: Snall we have a high tariff or a low tariff? When I went to college my old professor taught me free trade. He said that "in this country we had the greatest prospects for mineral and agricultural development in the known world. This is a great body of productive country. There is no country so rich as we are today, and we are the smartest people in the wide world." In my boyish enthusiasm I said, "Why shouldn't we throw open our doors to the wide world and beat them at their own game." I said that's the difference between the Republican party and the Democratic party. My old father—and it is said that he was a Democrat, that isn't true—there was not a moment in his whole life that he wasn't a Republican, and I will tell you the kind of man he will. He made a companion of me from the time I was a little child. He always talked to me and tried to make me think about things for myself. He said frankly, "I'm afraid the Republican party is going to build up such a high tariff that it will create such a power in our midst that it will take our whole country to destroy it—the trust. That is the biggest question the Republican party has to face; that is the one Theodore Roosevelt faces today. I haven't any doubt, as I said before, that the Republican party will settle it successfully. There hasn't been a question that has come before the people that it has not settled properly and in the right way. May I beg you to look at the matter one moment and see if I were so far wrong in that matter. Then there came another time, a time when there was another great question. It was a question of honor, decency, and of right thinking, a question of whether we shall pay the debts which we have contracted in the money that we received when we contracted them or in a depreciated currency worth fifty cents on the dollar. You remember what a time that was. There never was such a business depression as at that time. I was in business and knew what it meant. I knew it looked as though the bottom was going to fall out of the whole country. A third of the Republican party abandoned the party and went to Populism, and they brought out Bryan with his free silver fallacy and the people went crazy. I said to my associates, "I'll never stand for that; I'm going to go with the right thinking people; I'm going to declare myself. I'm going to do all I can to help them," and the first opportunity I had I enrolled myself with the McKinley club. I not only did that but got scores and scores of my friends to go with me and do the same thing. And from that day to this I have never faltered; I have never turned back for one moment. I came, as I told you, to the fourth generation—to the humbleest representative of them all—myself. I tell you blood means something. When my father came back from the war there came with him a young captain, Jacob V. Admire. He lived in this town once. He married my oldest sister. To this union was born a son and they named him Ell Lewis Admire. When the war with Spain broke out he was laying in a hospital at Chicago. He had been operated upon. He thought that it would be a naval sight only and he thought that would be his only chance to get into the sight. He went to take the examinator and when he was searched they found that wound on him. He said "Doctor, now long will it take for this wound to heal up if I go and lie down," and the doctor said "three weeks." He said "you will take me," and went back and laid down, and within three weeks he went down and was accepted as a private because that wound was healed up. He went to Cuba and TOPEKA, KANSAS. FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 27, 1903. served as a private. He came back to Montauck Point full of Cuban fever and his health was gone. He went down to my sister's home and he stayed there until he recuperated sufficiently to get on his feet. From that place he went to Leavenworth and took an examination there, and out of ten he passed as third, and the day he took his epaullets as second lieutenant in the regular army they started him for the Philippines. When he reached there he found a young man named Fred Funston. He made him temporary leader of the household troop made up of cow boys. They were all big men and he commanded them through that entire campaign. When Funston started North to capture Aguinaldo the only regular army officer with him was Lieut. Eli Lewis Admire. He had only to lose what Funston had, no more and no less. He started with him and made that march with him. He never faltered. You remember that march; how they made that march were forced to march without food were forced to eat a part of a devil fish thrown upon the seashore. They captured Aguinaldo and that finished the fight. This is the story of five generations of my people. I want to ask you whether you believe I've got the right kind of blood in me. I want to know whether you think I've got the right sort of principles inculcated in me. I want to know whether you think if I am elected mayor of Topeka I would have any back bone; whether I will represent the best interests of Topeka and the people of Topeka. Will Respectable People Stand for This? Can this be true? Surely the respectable people will not stand for it. "When the question of providing better school facilities was brought up in the Mercantile club, in Kansas City, Kas., last night, immediate proceedings were interrupted by the introduction of the proposition provide a separate High school for Negro children. The discussion was opened by Kenneth Brown, who wanted to amend a proposition to issue $150,000 bonds for new school buildings by adding $25,000 to erect a Negro High school. The motion was lost but a resolution providing that the Legislature be instructed to make the Baillie Waggener bill now pending, applicable to Kansas City, Kas. "The fact that Negroes are admitted to the High school at Kansas City, Kas., was discussed at length by several members. Those who most bitterly opposed the measure last night were Kenneth Brown, Dr. E. L. Harrison, Ed McAnnay and Northrup Moore. "Dr. Harrrson was very vindictive in his remarks. He argued that if the law was such that the condition is unavoidable the legislature should be induced by some that our children should be placed side by side with Negroes, and I believe it would be means to amend the law. 'It's a shame, an outrage on society, for the legislature to ignore our entreaty on this question.' "Mr. Brown was willing to see that the legislature should at least introduce a bill, while Mr. Moore believed if the building were built and suitable Negro instructors employed, the Negro children would attend a separate school, without coercion. This was disputed by W. W. Rose, who called attention to a parallel in Topeka. The house was built, but was never used, by reason of the fact that the Negroes refused to send their children to the school. While none was in favor of mixed high schools a number seemed to think that nothing short of legislation would solve the problem. "The discussion of last night brought out the fact, that two Negroes who live in Kansas City, Mo., were attending Kansas City, Kas., High school. This discovery irritated some of the members into a fresh outburst of resentment. Dr. Harrison, Northrup Moore and Mr. McAnay took the floor a second time, and told of the disadvantages the city was compelled to experience from the condition. "People looking for a home will not invest their money here," said Mr. McAnay, 'when they discover that their children will have to associate with Negroes.' "It is not so much the fault of the law as our liberal construction," declared Dr. Harrison. Dr. Harrison is a Southerner and his vindictive way of dealing with the Negro was something out of the ordinary." —K. C. Journal. The above article shows the cloven feet of Southern white men who are migrating to Kansas. If they don't like our school system let them stay out of Kansas. We hope the colored people, along with the better class of white people, will see to it that no separate High school is opened in Kansas City, Kas. We are opposed to separation in any form. WOULD MAKE BEN TILLMAN ASHAMED Republicans Who Turned Down Mr. Fisher for a Pop. Despite the Underhanded Work of the Committee, Fisher is Gaining and is a Sure Winner-McFarland Should Be Removed. The action of the city central committee in turning down Charlie Holliday because they thought he had not been a Republican for a sufficient length of time, and keeping C. H. Kutz, candidate for-school board from the Fifth ward on the ticket, a man known to have been a staunch Pop as late as last year is an outrage. An abundance of proof was at hand, but this committee who could give Ben Tillman lessons, would not hear the protest of the colored people of the Fifth ward. Over one hundred were protesting against this Populist being placed on the ticket. These Tillmanites ignored them for the simple reason that they were colored people. We are indeed sorry to announce to the public as well as we are ashamed to say that four Negroes were on this committee, and they sat like a lamb being led to slaughter. Some of these same Negroes are posing as leaders and want the colored people to recommend them to national positions, yet these same Negroes will carry their personal differences to hinder the progress of other members of the race. Oh, Lord! how long shall we endure such hypocris? The people of the Fifth ward should stand up for one MR. HENRY DICKEY. colored man on the school board and don't permit a few sore-headed disgruntled pigmies who are opposing the progress of the Negro to run over them rough shod. Stand back! "Satan, get thee behind me" should be the slogan of the colored people of the Filth ward. M'Farland Should Be Removed! Dr. Annannias Mc Farland backs down, making false charges in the wind in the hope that some one would fall into his catch-can trap. He is now reaping the whirlwind. Everybody says he lied from start to finish. If he means well why don't he specify some particular officer or officers who are guilty of the charges he referred to in his sermon? He made apologies to some of the officers, saying he did not mean all of them. If this statement is true let him name them. Mayor Parker says he is ready any hour of the day or night to give him an investigation, as soon as he puts his charges in proper form. If Brother Mac is serious in this matter why don't he name the men? No, he can't do it, and he knows it. He is only trying to make votes for the coming primary. It seems to us that if the Rev. Doctor is allowed to keep up his present tirade of abuse on the good citizens of Topeka by denouncing them and their families it will be only a short time until we will be in a constant uproar among the people. The Methodist conference ought to remove him. He has outlived his usefulness in this city by abusing everybody who did not agree with him. The people are tired of his nonsense. He has departed from the truth and seems to continue in the path which all liars follow. He breaks completely down, slandering in the eyes of the community, as one who has no respect for the feelings of other men's families, and cares less. If Christianity is what he is teaching, Lord deliver us from such men. If he had gone to the officers and asked what he wanted to know they would have been too glad to have enlightened him. He should not take spite out of them for what he had against the Mayor and the Police Judge who fined him a hundred dollars for being discourteous to the court, and not acting a gentleman, and having to be fined that amount to learn an object lesson. Mayor Parker can take care of the mayor's chair. He knows the people and they him, and respect him for his manly stand he has taken against such scapegoats as this fellow, McFarland. The Mayor will be in Topeka when McFarland is gone where people will have backbone enough to tell him to move on if that is the way he teaches the people. POLITICAL NOTES. Topeka, Kas., Jan. 14, '03. To the Republican voters of the city of Topeka: From expressed satisfaction of the manner in which the duties of City Treasurer have been discharged I am induced to ask for another term of office, and as I can personally see but a few of you I take this way of thanking you for past favors and asking your vote at the Republican primary. Having had the experience I can promise the city more efficient and valuable service in the future if nominated and elected. Hon. M. M. Hale, who announces himself a candidate for re-election, for City Treasurer, is an old soldier and a stalwart Republican. He has filled the office creditably and to the entire satisfaction of everybody. He is a resident of the North side, and * MISS CELIA A. KERTORD. will have the support from that portion of the city. Col. J. W. F. Hughes, the candidate of the Law and Order forces for mayor, is before the people for the second time for that office. He filled the office for nine months in 1901, when the supreme court decided that Albert Parker, the present incumbent was rightfully elected. During those nine months the Colonel devoted all his time to the office, and personally sought into the well-fare of the city's interest. He is a man of high integrity, honest and reliable. He only asks the people to give him their support if they believe he tried to do his duty while serving as mayor. If elected he promises to be mayor for all the people and all shall have fair consideration at his hands. 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. KERFORD-DICKEY NUPTIALS ATCHISON, KAS., Feb. 24. At 8 o'clock p. m., Monday, there assembled at the True Eleven hall, two hundred and fifty of Atchison's best citizens in their best attire, with happy visages to greet the linking together of two of our best and most prominent citizens, into what promises to be a real successful "bond of matrimony." The Bride was Miss Celia A. Kerford, of this city, the groom, Mr. Henry Dickey, of Oak Mills, Kas. The many admiring friends with unusual animation and much painstaking, beautifully decorated the dining room on the first floor. Two thirty six foot tables were very tastefully arranged and ornamented. The bridal table was gorgeously trimmed in candles, and lilies; flower hearts were profusively suspended thereover, and an extra new feature was the pretty floral angles and circles over this table. The hall presented a magnificent scene, the guests all beaming with great delight, spoke loud of the scenic beauty; palms, ferns, smilaxes, roses, artificial flowers of many kinds, festoon paper, streamers, arches, double arches, a large floral heart, a three-foot floral bridal bell with an electric light clapper, all sus ended from a large floral arch; seventy five pink incandescent electric lights and everything artistically placed. One had to be present to fully appreciate the grandeur we would like to describe. At 8.30 p. m., sweet strains of music broke forth from the orchestra with the wedding march, "Mendelsshon." All eyes were then anxiously fixed on the door to catch the first glimpse of the train. Mrs. J. L. Sloss, the matron of honor advanced with well balanced step and took her position. She wore a beautiful white organdy over pink silk, made with a drop yoke. Next of the beauties to enter were the bride's maids, Misses Nannie Parrot, Mary Fisher and Sarah Kerford. The first maid wore a rich Albatross costume, the second a very fine silk, well trimmed, and the third a handsome brilliantine, all were well adorned with carnations. They were accompanied by three groommen in neat fitting evening dress suits. First were Messrs Gosnald B. Hudson, J. D. Roberts and Henry Fletcher. After they had circled the hall and entered the center aisle for their stations, the maid of honor, Miss Georgia Allen, wearing a costume of white silk richly decorated in lace, entered and with even tred went direct to her position, carrying carnations and the bridal ring. Then entered the bride, Miss Celia A. Kerford, resting on the arm of her brother, Mr. Geo. W. Kerford, for presentation to the groom. The bride's costume was just lovely—made with drop! yoke, white pointed De Sprite over white satin, demi-train and sheered waist. The rich Tule Veil was caught with orange blossoms. With a most amiable expression of countenance she led to the front. The groom, Mr. Henry Dickey, entered at about the same second as the bride, conducted from a different route by the best man, Mr. Smith Williams, the best man was neatly dressed in an evening suit. The groom was faultlessly in an evening suit. Rev. Matt. S. Jones, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church, administered the ceremony in a very impressive manner. Miss Maggie Walker intervened with a sweet solo and they were pronounced husband and wife. Congratulations were profusive. At 4:30 a. m., the happy couple took the Missouri Pacific train for a bridal trip to Kingfisher, Ok., to be the guests of his old friend, Barren Cook. Their destiny was a complete surprise to the bride as the groom did not tell her where they were going and when they would stop. The Dickey family came to this state from Kentucky in 1884. There are two brothers of them, Henry and Pryor, and they own 200 acres of land worth $75 per acre and have several thousand dollars worth of cattle and hogs. The Kerfords came to this state from Kentucky in 1879. The bride to Utter a Word! Y NUPTIALS Atchison is the Scene of One of the Most Brilliant and Fashionable Weddings in Its Entire History. The Bride and Groom Stand in the Ranks of the State's Best People. Gopeka Plaindealer. Peet Ole ee ‘Puliithed x Topeka, Shewuce county, Kas. every Fasday mornng by 1 HE PLAINDEALER PUBRISHING CO. w10 East Savors Brest. WICK CHILES, - - Respess Maxson J. HLCHILDERS, == = 9 - Eom occa Seyalpeat csccrremeroeslbie ump eS ‘Tharve months by mall...secccsesee cseesscees1SOC ‘Barered at the pomoffice at Topeka as second Saeiooee FRIDAY, FEB. 97, 1903. niece The Public Schools. ee eS See Se eenee children is that the example of the Negro teacher is calculated to inspire the colored pupil to higher aspirations in life. Just how much inspiration there is in the present situation in Topeka to the average young Negro boy or girl is an open question. Two years ago, W. G. Williams was brought out and elected a_ mem- ber of the board of education, as a Negro representative over the active protest of a number of our colored teachers who did not hesitate to charge him with moral shortcomings calculated to impair his usefulness as a mem- ber of the board. This year W. W. Fisher aspires to succeed to the place of Mr. Williams on the board of education, and the same element are active in their efforts to secure his defeat. There can be no charge of inability brought against Mr. Fisher, nor can his moral character be assailed. Oppo- sition to Mr. Fisher by certain gentlemen grows out of a per- sonal grudge against a man whose energy and ability has always been exerted in the interest of the entire race. The sffectacte of Negro school teach- “ers employing time they might profitably use preparing for their school work, laboring to build up a sentiment against a capable Negro sitting on the city board of education has no paralell in the history of the race. The spectacle of white teachers labor- ing against a white man and in the interest of a Negro has never been witnessed in this or any other city and never will be. It is high time the Negroes of this city should set down, good and hard npon this class of leaders. That there should be a Negro member of the board of edu- cation no fair minded citizen, white or black, will undertake to deny. With nearly 2,000 Negro children of school age, and six buildings employing twenty-one colored teachers ,one finds ample reason for a Negro member of the board. It is not the purpose of THe PLAINDEALER to advocate that Negro school teachers should abstain from participating in politics, but we do believe that they should refrain from sacrifising the race’s interest to satisly their personal and private hates. It is to be hoped that Negro voters in every ward in this city will do all in their Power to secure the nomination of Mr. Kisher. 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THE HELEN MARTIN TOILET CO., 910 E. Leigi 2, Miciznond, Va. the conditions in the South and elsewhere, about burning, lynch- ings, and white-capping, about the prejudice of the white man, but the greatest enemy to the Negro’s progress is his imability to stand as a unit for the good o! the race. Herein Topeka you have the sorry spectacle of Ne- gtoes fighting over petty offices like dogs over a bone, and they are your leaders. _ If you people expect to succeed you have got to learn to do like us Germans.”’ This needs no comment and it is to be hoped that our race leaders will think well before further continuing a fight against Fisher, that in success would bring shame and disgrace to the race, and lay the foundation of a factional fight which would end only when a new generation of politicians come on the stage of activity or the people will rise upin their might and select a new class of leaders. The State Legislature should be liberal in their appropriations for Quindaro and the Topeka Industrial School. A Bureau should be estab- lished to lecture to the people of this county on the condition of the Negro. Aman like Nelson Crews, of Kansas City, Mo., is the man to do this, Kansas will have a new law on lynching and mobbing that will prevent the repetition of the notorious Leavenworth burning, and the Christmas celebration that disgraced Pittsburg. The editor of this paper de. sires to acknowledge receipt of « cordial invitation to participate with the Pen and Pencil club o! Washington, D. C., in its recent celebration of the birthday of the “Sage of Anacosta."" A glance at the program and menu indi. cated ‘food plenty’ for a “trai of thought."’ Kansas was fit. tingly represented by Mr. Arthu S. Gray, of Lawrence, as record- ing secretary, whose typical car- toons ‘drawn by the way’ adorned the banquet souvenirs. Our old-time friend, Robert Pel. ham, formerly editor of the Detroit Plaindealer ‘‘carried the lantern and called out the stations'’ as toastmaster, while THe PLAINDEALuR'S represen- ative, Paul H. Bray did ample justice to the buffet service out in the ‘smoking car ahead.” Very sorry we could not be with you boys. COLORADO SPRINGS. The presence of Judson W. Lyons, the register of the Treas- ury, at President Roosevelt's re- ception, given Feb. sth, at the White House, has aroused the ire of some of that rich and goo¢ old Southern blood that onl; a few years ago was brought out of darkness into light. Dr. Charles W. Dabney, Pres: ident ofthe University of Tenn. tnes toexplain the reason why Caucasians protest against th idea of racial social equality. “Race prejudice,"’ says he “4 not peculiar to the people of thi South. 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Sec., Headquarters: 501 Kansas Ave., Room 2 and 3, Topeka, Kas. ~ issouri ie mad fic — Satie rr Route 3 The GREAT ee “SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, 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 The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas ; Are reached ONLY by thie UNE======= mi RU Ra bbb bia a naib Kp has been placed in the hearts o} {the plain, simple people of the South to keep their blood pure.” | Tu reply to this Southern gent. leman, I must say as awoman | who is interested in her race, that the gentleman is very muct | mistaken ifhe is of the opinion that to be associated with a col- ored gentleman will make im- pure that rich Southern blood. ‘If they are so anxious for this ‘blood to be kept pure then these ;white Southern gentlemen must stop mixing with the Negro wo- men. These so-called Southern gentlemen (?) not only make im- | pure their own blood, but ruin the blood of the Negro race. Will this gentleman who is so afraid of the blood of the plain, simple white peope of the South being made impure by the association of a white gentleman and colored gentlemen kindly inform me what is the cause of the Negro race having so many mulattoes if it is not from the white man mingling with the Negro women? There can be found more mulattoes born in one Southern state than the whole colored population of any Northern state. Why is this? It is a very strange thing! If the Southern white people are so particular about their South- ern blood becoming impure, then why are so many young colored women robbed of their virtue by the viciousness of these very same Southern white gentle- men (?) who are afraid of mak- ing their blood impure by associ- ation with a colored gentleman. It would indeed be a grand thing if these selfsame Southern white gentlemen (?) would become so very prejudiced that they will no longer covertly mingle with the Negro women, and would cease to impair the chastity of the Negro's wife and ruin the virtue of his sisters and daughters. When this isdone the Negro of the South will have a more re- fined and cultured example to Pattern after; and these plain, simple white people of the South will be able to boast of purer blood. The black men of this country —the colored gentlemen, especi- ally those of the South—are so interwoven in our civilization that the white hypocrites of the South cannot stay the march of Progress, enlightenment and cui- ture among Negroes, and will yet come to appreciate afd re- cognize their intellect, thrift and energy. Mrs. Etta M. Locan. ANDERSON, 5S. C. Feb. toth, ’03. iy Clerk, Topeka, Kas. Dear Sir: Kindly let me know if Frederick Gray (colored) is dead. If so, when did he die and did he leave an estate? If so, about how much valued and what does it consist of? Kindly let me hear from you at your earliest convenience. Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I am Respecttully, H. H. Russell. Strange he did not give his antecedents. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the district court of Shawnee coun- ty, Kansas, Mary Ann Brushwood, plaintiff, vs Robert E, Brushwood, defendant. No. 22061, To Robert E. Brushwood, the above named defendant: You will take no- Uce that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the sald Mary Ann Brushwood for a divorce and all- mony; that tHe petition therein was fled on the 8th day of January, 1903; that you must answer the said petition on or before the 28th day of February, 808 or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accord. ing to the prayer thereof divorcing said Plaintiff from you, and for setting to her sole use a8 alimony, and barring you forever from any right, title o: Interest in the following real estate owned by yourself and plaintiff, towit: ‘The one undivided one halt (%) of th east twenty (E. 20) acres of the south half (8. %) of the northeast quarte (N. E. %) of section thirty (30), town. ‘ship nine (9), south, range twenty-two (22) east of the sixth principal merid. fan, and barring you forever from any ‘right title or interest to any real estat owner by her separately in Learen- worth county, Kansas, and for all other and proper relief. M. F, LAYCOCK, Attorney for Platntifr Attest: I. 8. Curtis, Clerk District Court. {Seal.] GONE ART LEE OATES EINES FS eS IRTLET PRT SSEDDR, Soleo N a SFT SEN Ye Ae ert Woe an nn S EA SNE RC DNS re TEE NT TNE enn Ee ee ee ee ' Send Your Sons and Daughters to “~s . . . Ceti R. Western University, Quindaro Page os ae aes Ob ag RRS OE Be eed tn i ua A Great School for the Youth. The Great State of RICE, re TE “mae Kansas Has Given Her Approval. (Incorporated.) P Sp igAas ¢ meee 4 REEAYG [est 3€ (Bh pratt ‘OR the moral, intellectual and industrial training soy SARS Eh F our south.” Advantages: Christian Influences bees AL. Thorough Instructors, Good Buildings, Fine Equip- tees EL ments, Healthy Moral Tone, Fine Drainage, Good Surroundings DEPARTMENTS; Taeotocican Derarruent—Preparing trained Ministers for the demands «f the pew of today. : Homan Derarturnt—Preparing Students fur. teaching in the public schools and giving higher training to thoee desiring the same. Sup Normat Derarruent—Fitting Students for the Normal department and giving an oppor- | tunity for education to those deprived of auch in childhood. . Muatcan DerartuentT—Offering trainingin that art for which our youth seem adapted by - pature—Music. Tanusratati Derantuent—Fitting cur youth to compete with the tradesmen in the field of | organized Iabor. Here mainly rests the future of the race. This isto be the education of this century, Courses—Agricultural, Mechanical Drawing, Carpentry and Cabinet Making. Printing, | Job and Journeyman. Tailoring, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting. Dresamaking and ' Plain Sewing. Preparation are being made for teaching Scientific Agriculture. The faculty is com- posed of gradaatee from the best schools in the country. : Facutty—Rev. Wm. T. Vernon, B.8. D., A. M., Lincoln, President, Philosophy, Logic and , E-onomics; Rev. Jno. 8, Johnson. B. D., Ohio State University, Hebrew, Greek and Theo! logy; G. , Archie Gregg, A. B. University of Kansas, Mathematica; Agustus ©. Perdue, Tuskegee, Architectural, , Mechanical Drawing and Carpentry: Joseph Nelson Garratt, Wilberforce, Business Course Steno- ; hy and Typswriting Harry R. Graham, Printing and Book-bindiog; Mrs. Florence M. Crews, I. ; Fe Y, Philadelphia, be, Literature and Latin; Mra. 8. L. Gross, Dressmaking, Plain Sewing; BR. , G. Jackson, Kenszs University, Vocal and Instrumental Music; Mra. L. H. Moore, B. §., Bcienae, » Matron In addition, able and prominent lecturers on different subjects have been secured. / Orrontunttr—Teachers have acommon interest in all Students, even the poorest and humblest. ; We only ask for merit and true worth here. Extravagance is discouraged, students straggling for an education need not feel ashamed of poverty, Come and try. Exrexsre—Board per month $5.60. Tuition per month $1. Room rent per moath $1. _Inci- » dental foo only for first month $1. Stadents received at anytime. SCHOOL OPENS SEPT. 15, '02. ; Rrmanxs—We are trying to help solve the problem. Write us for catalogues or Iufurmation. - Let us hear from you at once, we will give all particulars. | WM. T. VERNON, Quindaro, Kas. eR at! . Ga. q Graduate Stenographer For all kinds of Typewriting, Church, Club, Society and Lodge work a specialty. Try us. OFFICE 1725 KANSAS AVEZXUE *Phoue 767, —_—— rid tol A.M, cents ube HEE Jj. M. JAMISON, M. D. Paysician AND SURGEON {Eyre asention to damooes Office and Residence 327, Mapmom Sramapr. WM. ENIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. ; hai eo Ya Bae goes rm loa e cared Fs Se Re we eG = 632-36 Quincy Street. Western Hotel, tort N Fourru Streer Kansas City, Kas. First-class accommodations.— Lunch counter Meals 15c; rates 75¢ per dayand upward. MRS. J.!W. KING, Prop $0000000060000000060000000 90000000000060006000000000 We Do all Kinds off ' ' Printing 0000000000000000000000000 9000000000000000000000006 Mammoth eens Cave ue One of America’s greatest ‘wonders is located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, 90 miles seuth of Loulaville. This Company has [fost Issmed very tnteresting | booklet of 32 pages descriptive E of the Cave. This beokict Is well Mtustrated with many fine half- | tone cuts, ts printed on enameled | book paper and design on cover | Js in three colors and very at tractive. If you want acopy send 10 cents in allver or stamps to CL. STONE, Gent Pass. Ageat Louisville& NashviteR.R. Lovmvie, Kr. es ””C RR beg eee Feu Eo appt FECT ET sn tah] & Bt Mis Se i of of |p THE CRESCENT, Eureka Springs, OPENS JULY 3d As an all-year-round resort hotel, operated by the Frisco System, under the Ite ory anya" er Rr otautn Sane senger Tepreseutative of the” we aaa SYSTEM eo Petters When in Salina - and want a first-class meal for tse stop at the Midland Short Grder Restaurant Champion Pie Bakers, Rooms in connection. W. W. SH OBBE, Prorzisro Patrontae the Kanes Oity, Kas., Enbalaiay and Casket C halniag and Casket Co, tong West Pith Btrest, Owned and controlled by Ne groee—On pital Stock $2,000. Ghempooing and F'sce Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck. Hair Dresser and Manufacturer......... Hair to match all Compteriunz PWITCHES AND HAIR JEWKLEY. ‘m0 East Fifth Street, Townes, Kauss: DISCO on DISCOVERY je aie. Straight By; — (| fae ea fees a te?- QS 2 Aki neresIAEEY row tre: la SEYODE AND AFTER TEEATMI GOL0NIZED OX 3 no ss SE SRO feinpet Sioa tba mot tant geass et G inltag eter Fat ge shorn above, ciairerg Y takes halt ero foe oe eet ‘balrtrom 4 G forty feareand eed! dong. cares dandrag and § g barale nd ed by Bousands( Bold over # Gisela saan hy tin Get td Detgh eee, a8, iy g server estes ‘beipleat pee SE alg Y bree ae ies aoteand ever falls 0 neces Ztaitae (orien Sareea ae srolices g iivaal oer Fs tents { g sas riety Ymde fs tery autos g ouaaprcs, too nnag aqui mayo G cited ms croait aauitesieir Abpaiecieth yy ris nt paaiblg Geinte told easter aera Sys fiat mangas Guts re bey Si em creiasrarires G vere oretafeee, money ae charges, Ural G Sia aes itis” sa 726 Wobash~ Avenue si ‘, IZED OX MARROW CO. g oan Sree Cates ie | oa . TES Re a —_——— | SUITS mane yo com TROUSERS LAWRIE, The Colored Tailor. Ladies and Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned Dyed and Repaired . 224 Ss. 8TH COR. CHARLES. ST. JOSEPH Mrs. ¥.E.Emery,Prop. ¥., Rmery, Mgr Emery’s Cate, The best first-class meals in the city at all hours. Home cooking a specialty 108 Cascade Ave. COLPRADO SPRINGS BLACK SKiN REMOVER? measrees| PATON ONCE Us. ‘BEFORE Al = A Wonderful Face Bleach AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. Sata do pear oraz oF thes emcee for 2. Gusrane td to do what. be Ay, A worlds” One bor iv all task brrewetred tied ee directed - A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH:| Lfused a, abet Wu ne apite rte eet: bern perfectiy white tn tobprngat ines aes a ortwo will be Toltossbie cle dows not turn the skinia: see but bleaches out white, the skin te- maining beautiful without conttraal use. Will remore wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples oF aieae tenses be rae an tay - moved without harm to: ‘be skin, When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. tbat goes in ever dollar bo: ough to taakeanyone’shalt grow long sud straight’ ana keeps It from falling ont. "Blghty pertassed and makes the alr soft and easy to coms. ey of our customers say one of our dollar boxes worth ten dollars, Fer sett, for one dollar a bux. THE NO-S¥ELL thrown in free. Ane enon sending ss one dollas in « letter of Pest Office money T, eXprens | order of registered letter, wo will send It through the ma Re prepaid; or ifyou want it sent C. 0. it will come by express, 25c. extra. In. cern: ‘Where itfails to do what we c* we willteturn the movey or senda box fr charge. Packed sothatno one will know tants except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, Rucumonra, Va pst. “haat East f SS ES Notice. All persons holding tickets for Lee's Grand Prize Drawing will take notice that tickets must be brought in before 9 o'clock p. m., March 10, as advertised, on account of Legislative members and employees who will probably leave on March 4th. Kerford-Dickey Nuptials pepper stand Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Estes. One cake by A. E. Fletcher. One lamp by Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Roy. One plate by Sarah Kerford. One plate by Mrs. E. Bell. One towel by Mrs. B. Jackson. One towel by Mrs. Francis Pitts. One picture Miss Lille Jenkins. Two towels Mrs. Taylor and daughter. Six plates by Mr. and Mrs. F. Johnson. One fork by Mr. and Mrs. Burdete. Six spoons by Miss Hinkels and J. Taylor. Cream pitcher and sugar bowl by Mrs. R. Bailey and F. Wilson. One sugar bowl by Miss Lulu Walker. A set of knives and forks by W. M. Bowers. One glass water set by Mr. and Mrs. F. Taylor. One white linen towel and one mahogany rocking-chair by Mrs. C. H. Barbee. Dinner spoons by Miss Minnie Bennett, Richmond, Ky. Two white linen towels by Mr. and Mrs. D. Bradford. Two towels by Mr. and Mrs. A. Sloane. Six sauce dishes, and a berry dish by Mrs. J. A. Brown and Mrs. J. S. Sloes. One china cake basket by Mr. and Mrs. Estes. Six pie plates by Mrs. and Mr. H. Potter. One china fruit dish by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitney. Lamp by Ed Donavan. China teapot by Mrs. Anna Kelly. White table cloth by Rev. Majors. One pitcher by Mrs. L. Barnett. One wine set by Margaret Walker and Mrs. Cook. One vegetable dish by I. E. Munford. One rug by Mr. and Mrs. A. Allen, Mrs. and Mr. J. Allen and Mr. Mrs. Pylea. One pitcher by Messrs. Murray and Hansen. One doz. water-glasses by Mr. and Mrs. L. Kerford. One dishpen by Mrs. Jameson. One palm plant by Mrs. R. J. Groves. One rocking chair by Mr. G. W. Kerford. One Sugar bowl Mrs. I. Shooks, wine glasses Mrs. King. Silver teapot Mr. and Mrs. Ousley, glass Mrs. C. Moore, head plate and cracker jar Mrs. W. T. Jordan. A pair of double blankets Mr. and Mrs. Haskett Jordan. Towels Mrs. McDaniel, glasses Mr. and Mrs Lee White. Meat platter, Mrs. Julia Brown, dinner plates Mrs. Etta Gueses, one-half doz, silver teaspoons Mrs. P. Brown, meat fork Dr. G. G. Brown, bread plate Mr. Holmes and family, cups and saucers Mrs. Mary Jones, mirror Mrs. L. Holloway, berry set Mr. and Mrs. Browne, waterset Mr. and Mrs. Churchill, bread plate Mrs. Jars and Miss Hattle Ingram, china cream pitcher and sugar bowl Mr. and Mrs. Shackelford, bread plate Miss Bertha Johnson and Mrs. McClaudy. Political Announcements Judge C. A. McGaw has an nounced his candidacy for judge of the court of Topeka, subject to the Republican primaries. He was born in Ohio, came to Kansas in 1880, was a student at Washburn college and earned his livelihood by circulating the Daily Capital and Evening Journal. He graduated from the law department at K. U., and is now serving his fourth year as police judge of this city. He was first appointed by Mayor Drew and re-appointed by Mayor Parker. He is well versed in law and is fully up to handling the business of the city court of Topeka. If elected, he promises not to be a candidate for the third term. $25.00 to California That is the Rock Island's rate from Topeka. In effect daily, February 15 to April 30. Tickets are good in tourist sleeping cars, which the Rock Island runs every day in the week through to Los Angeles and San Francisco. These cars make quicker time to Southern California than similar cars over any other line. Cars are operated over both the "Scenic" and "Southern" lines. Folder giving full information moiled on request. : Gor . - fC 3 ; SR iii i er Pe eeeeeaeeeeeeSaosws—s——eo0)3O773—O;nmnanNa ees eee —=__=——= a PAOLA. KAN. 1 Miss Berolina Thompson just re-|Abilene Sunday, to attend thelreason to believe that practicallchurch, Rey. J. Gordon. pastor,| garnishee herein. and that eald 1 @| Wichita Tabernacle No. 9-Moeste the . re ‘The organization of the B. Y. P. U. ‘was hejd at the Second Baptist church, Paola, on February 10th, 1903, at 7:30 p. m. by Rev. Vanzego and Miss Ida Peak. The officers are as follows: Vice president, Miss Ida Peak; Presl- (Fred ‘H. S. Vanzego; secretary, ‘Scosethe bya, Vernon; assistamt seore- tary, “Mtv ace Thomas; treasurer, Ella Nels! ——te various committees were then app~@ * as follows; Mr. ‘Wm. Hare, chalrnz™of house com- mittee; Miss Dalsy Peak, presideat of the executive committee. After which tbe vificers were Installed and the or- ganization gave thanks by rendering rousica] selections and then adjourned to meet Tuesday night February 17th, Second Baptist church, Paola. ‘The W. H. H. Circle met with Mrs. Alice McPherson Thursday evening, February 12th, 3 p. m. The house was called to order by the president, after which Rev. Vanzego introduced Rev. ‘Wm. Allen to the circle, Rev. Van- ego then led the song, “A Weary Prodigal Come,” and a very fervent prayer was offered by Rev. Wm. Al- len. The remainder of the evening ‘was spent in sewing. At 4:30 the meet- ing adjourned to meet with Mrs, Alice Herrington next Thursdays, February 19th, Rev, Wm, Allen showed a bibical penorama at the Second Baptist church Thursday night which was well attended and the scene was highly praised by the congregation. There was a prize offered to the lady re- ceiving the most votes. Five ladles were selected by the congregation. Miss Ida Peak received the highest number of votes and won the prize which was a 25 pound sack of flour, which was presented by Rev. Prince Williams, Miss Peak thanked those who voted for her and invited them to partake of refreshments at her home ‘Sunday evening We are pleased to see that Mr, Les ter Cooper, who has been confined to his room some time, {s alle to be on the street again. Miss Flora Parks returned home from the Indian Territory where she has been for the past six months. PARSONS, KAN. Resolutions of Condolence Pe Se SMa ene: Whereas, Our Divine Father in his infinite wisdom and mercy has visited our temple and called from our chal our beloved Brother Edmund Can: navgh to the celestial temple above ‘Therefore be it Resolved, That Moses Dickerson Temple No. 13 thereby loses an hon. ored member and a faithful worker and his family a loving husband an¢ father, and the city of Parsons a wor: thy citizen, Resolved, That our hall and charter be draped in mourning for 30 days and the temple tender the bereaved family its sincere heartfelt sympathy in thelr sad hour of bereavement. Resolved, That these resolutions bé spread upon the minutes of our tems ple and a copy presented to the fam: ily of our beloved brother and a cop) sent to the official organof the order the Topeka Plaindealer for publica. tion. J. CLARDY, P. C. 3. WM. DAVIS, C. D. M. WM. SHAKESPEAR, 0. S. * Committee COLUMBIA. s&s G@ Dr. Sharp and wife of Denver, Colo., passed through a few days ago enroute to Boston. While here he visited our city market that se may know how to buy meats. Dr, and Mrs. Mauley of Union, S. C., will lecture here next week. Subject, “My Real Top Boots.” She fs a vers earnest Christian worker. Ina J. Hammonds Fordhan o! Orangeburg, S. C., lectured in Lan. caster. All Lancaster wishes him back again. He is the U. S. deput; collector and holds an important place with both races in theis state Prof. F, H. Thomas entertained al his home recently Mrs. Wayles, Prof 1H, J. Wallace and Buss O. A. Thomp zon, Music was rendered by Prof ‘Thomas. ‘When will the bishops learn to con tinue to exercise thelr presiding powe: over their churches and not ove: President Roosevelt. South Carolini is disgusted on the part of the-negri bishop. Mr. and Mrs Charles Thompson © E. Taylor street were among thos who led the theatre party on Monda! night. Prof. Arthur Hill of Benedict Col lege, is a good writer. Our only ob jection being that he does not writ often. Not a stone is belng left unturne by.5ilss Rebecca Ford to complete he college course this year, We wish he success. Dr. S. N. Vass will hold a Bible In stitute here beginning the 15th inst lasting one week. Let us seek t know the truth that we may be free ‘These institutes are very much need ed among our Sunday school teacher and preachers. Miss Pearl Shelton, one of Claflin’ Sraduates just reached home afte: loalng her school in Long Town. Why the negroes of Kenses hav: such Frenchy named ‘Te are puzzle: to know, and ihe editor, Brothe Chiled, oxplain. We like them an wish to adopt. As we cead the Plain dealer we imagine ourselves in France De La, etc, ° Dr. Smith, M. D., of Greenville, 8. C paid cur city a call, All were smile When they saw the Dr. The clu , walenes him very much SAR A at eee oe 2 eS. eae ee ‘Miss Berolina Thompson just re- turned from Greenville, where she vis- ited Miss Ward. Dr. M. W. Gilbert, D. D., is not eas- Hy downed. He bas made a good fight in this state for co-operation. A good work is being done as he 1s trying to raise a higher moral stan- dard for the ministry by publishing immorality as he sees it. All of Columbus" citizen mourn the death of Editor N. G. Gonzales. Sr. JOE, MO. Mrs. H. F, Smith and daugh- ter, rs. Blanche of Denver, are guests of Anthony Morton and wife. Mrs. Mary Ransom was pain- fully injured last week by run- ning aneedle into one of her wrists. Lena Slaughter, aged 17, died of consumption at the home of her parents on Lincoln street, last Sunday. Dr. M. O. Ricketts attended at Lincoln Day exercises in Topeke last week. The De Koven Music club meets with A. Morton and wife this week. Avery successful revival has just closed at A ME church. An appreciative audience wit- nessed the commencement exer- cises of the Colored night schoo! at Francis street church, Friday evening. Tie school closed with jan enrollment of 44, whose ages range from 20 to 50 years. The program was well rendered and consisted of Reading. Spelling and Numbers by the pupils. The singing, which was very good, consisted mostly of camp-meet- ing airs. The pupils have made wondertul progress in the four months of school and expressed their hearty esteem of their teach- ers, John Collins and Miss Sadie Hicks. The pupils brought sev- eral nice presents for their teach- ers. Encouraging talks were made by Rev. Cohron and Mr. ‘Wyeth, a member of the schoo! board. CHETOPA, KANS. Miss Phoebe Harris returned from Parsons, last Saturday. Mrs. Lucy H. Caldwetl is con- valescing. | Mrs. J. E. Finley, of Colnm. bus, is visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. Lillie Bedell visited in Hutchinson last week. Mrs. John Chentam of Galena, was the guest of Mrs Greene, last week, Miss Mae Russell visited in the city Sunday and Monday. Henry Hudson’s new house i being completed this week. T. J. Finely is slowly recover- ing. Rev. Faulkner is preparing t go to conference, at Sedalia, mo. warch roth. Mrs, James Hudson intends t visit her husband, who is em ployed in Topeka: Mrs. Rose Jackson received ; visit last week from her husband MANHATTAN, KANS, Rev. Arnett of Wichita, is as. sisting Rey. Jones in a revival at thea ME church. Mrs maggie Cossard, of Junc- tion City, is visiting her daughter and relatives. Mrs. Maggie Bradley anc Miss Mattie Alien gave a party Saturday night. Reed Martain ison the sicl list thisgweek. The America club met at the Mt. zion Baptist church, monday night. The Golden Hearted Ten clut gave a party at the residence o! Mrs. Oebra Smith, Saturday night. Quite a number attended Rev. C. S. Gordon left fo: Lawrence the first of the week SALINA. — Rev Taylor returned on las Wednesday to help Rev Thomas until after the baptizing, but ow- ing to the bad weather on! Sunday the baptizing was post- poned. He preached some very strong sermons. We are proud of Rev. Thomas's good works for our chureh and | Quite aaumber Sore 5 per se Abilene Sunday, to attend the baptizing. Mrs, Mary Brooks is very sick. Mitchell Gaston of Ellsworth, was in the city last Wednesday. _ Dt. Grace Parker is on the sick ist. | Mrs. Henry Finch is better. . Rev. Cox spent Sunday in our city. Mrs. John Winchester enter- tained quite a number of friends at dinner Sunday. M. Boswell is still on the sick list John Williams came home on Saturday with a very sore foot. Jas. Johnson left Monday for Kansas City. Miss Maggie Green, of Falny, spent Sunday in the city with friends and relations. The Literary society will meet every Monday evening at, St. John's Baptist church. Mrs. Alice Hudson, who was called to Lansing Saturday, by the death of her brother, return- ed Monday, with the body. Wichita. Miss Mary Williams who, fo1 several months, has been visiting her aunt, urs. Thomas Glover, has returned to her home in St. Louis. Mrs. Mm. Barton, of willerton, is visiting friends in the city. The Ladies’ Art club met on Tuesday evening at the residence of urs J. E. Lewis. Revival meetings are in prog- ress at the A. M. =. church. ~ Mrs. Sadie Grayson has re- turned home from an extended visit to El Reno, O. T. Miss Ella Dunson of Decatur, Ill., is visiting her brother, J. Dunson. The inisters and Deacon’: union are holding their sesssior here this week, at the Second Baptist church. Mrs, Jas. Gardner has left fo: Pueblo, Col., where she will re- main for some time. J-R. Stewart, one of our oldest and most highly respected citi zens, died at his home, on Tues: day evening of last week. Fun. eral services were held from the 4 ME church, conducted by Rev Yocum, He leaves a wife, seve: ral children and a host of friend to mourn his loss. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES. | The Olive Branch, a society composed of the young ladies of the Senior and Junior classes, holds its meetings weekly on Sat- urday evenings. The program is always instructive and well tendered. The essays prepared, the subjects discussed and the manner of conducting business, would do credit to adults. The debate at the last weekly meeting ‘Which one has contributed the more to civilization, Virchow or Marconi?’ showed careful prep- aration, and that the young ladies are making effective use of the reading room. The Olive Branch is distinct- ively a literary club, and has a membership in the National As- sociation of Colored Women. | The Institute has recently been | favored with visits from many of the noted men of the race in Missouri, Among these may be mentioned Regent Harris, Elder Scott and Dr. Unthank, Kansas City, Lawyer Farmer and Capt. Campbell of St Louis, Dr. Perry of Columbia, and others. The Presence of these distinguished gentlemen and their manly utter- ances have been an inspiration to the young people gathered here; and the gentlemen in turn, one and all, have expressed themselves as highly gratified at the condition of things, as they, by careful inspection, saw them. Visitors from the Legislature, come out almost. daily, and they also express great satisfacticn with the institution, and in their enthusiastic speeches give the young people much sound ad- vice. From both races the colored student “is receiving helpfal re- ‘cognifion, and -there -is-cevery Cheap | Trip CALIFORNIA \ In Pullman Tourist Sleepers on fast Santa Fe trains; also FREE CHAIR CARS, in charge ofan experiended passen- ges 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 Angéles and San Francisco. _ Address, T. L. KING, G. P. & T. A., Or T. M. JAMES, Topeka, . 8359 Kansas Avenus, NorthGopeka. , 2a | St OI as i a he aed a ee cteatene peers Naren eR SES St eat NSPS GRE oe eke Skee 2, Baie ete 4 Sees ey OC apie eS SARS [ep En, SRT pe Wa oe g HE RE see eS e Ne eee Se a SO See boy ek st NES “tes SAT th ang 0 if DAR ECO hte rea a reason to believe that practical results will from the seed thus sown. Lincoln Instituet is al- ways giadto welcome visitars and they will always be well received by President Allen and his faculty. * Professor J. Silone-Yates, the head of the department of Eng- lish, has been invited by Presi- dent Bumstead, of Atlanta Uni- versity, to deliver an address before the Eighth Annual Con- ference of Atlanta University, tc be held in Atlanta, May 26. Among other prominent speaker: willbe Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard, Dr Washington Glad- den and others. The genera! subject for discussion will be, “The Negro Church,” althougt each speaker will be assigned < special phase of the subject. The entire amount of the ap- Ppropriation asked for by Presi. dent Allen forthe maintenance of Lincoln Institute for the en. suing two years has been favor- ably recommended by the com mittee on appropriations. NEWTON, KAN. Jacob Pekins, of Annelly, is reported on the sick list. Milton Roach is also’on the sick list. MissEva Smith, of Chicago, is visiting relatives in the city. Ed Reeves, of . Emporia is here to take part in the concert. Also, Miss Pearl Mayfield, of Marion, who is noted as one of the best pianists in the state. Jonn Knox, of Emporia, who came here to locate, has accept- ed a position in the round house. Prof. Mallery’s Juvenile band will give agrand concert for the benefit of the band, next Monday night, Feb. 23. Miss Union, of Atchison, who has been visiting relatives in the city, has retnrned home. Mr. Charles Miller will give a grand ball Tuesday evening. Miss Margaret Manuel, of Ster- ling, has returned home after a visit with relatives. Mrs. J. Garnett is on the sick list. Miss J. Williams, of Emporia, is visiting at the home of C. Jackson. OWeekly praise meetings are \being held at the Second Baptist church, Rev. J. Gordon, pastor. The Bee Hive Sewing Circie meets Thursday afternoon at the residence of mrs. Robinson. E. B. Kennedy returned home afew days ago from a trip to Kansas City. . PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee coun- ty, Kansas, Anna Ackerson, plainiff, vs, Garrett W. Ackerson, defendant. Summons by Publication. The State of Kansas to Garrett W. Ackerson. Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by Anna Ackerson, plaintiff above named for a divorce, and that her petition is on Mite fo the office of the clerk of Shaw- nee county, Kansas, District Court; that unless you answer sald petition on or before the 15th day of April A. D. 1903, the allegations thereof will be taken as true and judgment ren- dered forever divorcing said plaintift from you and annulling the marriage contract heretofore entered Into by each of you. ANNA ACKERSON, Per W, G, Fairchild, Attorney. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Clerk. By Zora B. West, Deputy. {Seal.] IN THE COURT OF TOPEKA, SHAW- NEE COUNTY, KANSAS. 8. B. Isenhart, plaintiff, vs. Byron Cartwright, defendant, PUBLICATION NOTICE. To Byron Cartwright, defendant here. iin: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the abore 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 fo1 you and at your request, and that fr sald action, a garnishment summons has been issued to I. & Curtis as GET A...... —or— 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 de- linquency result from sick- ness, death or total disabil- ity, or if he be unable to pay by Reason of loss of em- ployment, a forfeiture shall not be declared for a peri” of Six Months. For futher information write or call J. R LYTLE, Ag, 929 Kans. Ave. garnishee herein, and that sald I. 8. Curtis bas answered in this action that he is indebted to sald defendant in the sum of $35.50, and that unless you, sald defendant, answer herein on or before the 7th day of March, 1903, the bill of particulars tiled therein by the Plaintiff! will be taken as true anc judgment will be rendered according! against you, and subjecting said mone; 80 due from the garnishee herein 2 aforesaid, to the payment of the plaint 4's claim and the costs of this ac tion, 8. B. ISENHART. Attest: E. L. GOOD, Clerk Court of Topeka 4n the District Court of Shawnee, coun. ty, Kansas. Sarah rrice, plaintiff, ve. George Price, defendant. No. 208. State of Aansss, Shawnes county, as ‘The state of aunsas to George Price Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above plata tiff to obtain a divorce from you and that you must answer the petition sled oy the plaintiff on or before the 16th day ot March, A. D. 163, or the petition wil be taken as true and Judgment granting the plaintiff a divorce from you, will Db rendered accordingly. | W. 8, MICLINTOCK. | Attorney for Plaintitt. I. 8. Curtis, Clerk of District Court. | tBealy J. R. Lytle, agent of the North Western Home Buying company, will place you in poasesaion of a $1,000 home for only six and two-thirds cents per day, without interest, and without rent. Will pay off your mortgage, Safer than a bond. For further Information call on, or write to, J. R. Lytle, 927 Kansas avenus, Topeka, Kan. Mr. Compton has moved his ree taurant to his Elite boarding house, 1104 Charlotte street, Kansas City, Mo, Nicely furnished rooms all first-class up-to-date. The best peo- ple of the city eat at the Elite When tu the clyt give him s call. ‘Weaahington Temple No. %, Knights of Tabor—Meets every Friday night et Sons of Protection Hall, corner Sixth and State stress, Bd. Henderson, C. G. M, No Wt N, Third Bt, Kansas City, Kanses Mt, Hareb Tabernacle No. 10-Mesta every Tuesday night at 123 Cherokee et, Frank Smith, C.s£, Third and Pros pect st TABERNACLES. Victoria Tabernacle—sfeets every Fri- day near the corner of Fourth and Cher- okee streets, Leavenworth. Kan. DT. LAURA BRIGHT, C. R, 32 Oblo Ave. DT. SALLIE COX, H. P.. @S Firth Ave. St. Marie 1abdernacle No, 10-Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Hour of meeting 2:30 p. m, Lawrence, Kan, DT. MAGGIE FISHBACK, C. P. DT. MARIE BE. BROWN, C. R. ‘Wichita Tabernacte No. %—Meets the first and third Thureday afterncos of each month. Hour of meeting 3 p. mm, Wichita, Kan. DT. LEE ANDERSON, C. P. DT. l, COVINGTON, C. B. Rabecea Tabernacle No. 1i-Mcste the first and third Mondays, afterncem, at M. avd O. Hall, corner Kightn and Wess- ington streets. Mra. Katie Miner, C ?., No. 15 Nebraska Ave, Kansas City, ‘Tabernacle No. % and Deughter Alpe Tucker of Victoria No. 3 of Lesveu- Worth, Kansas, transferred to Golden Bheaf Tabernacie No. M1, Omaha, Golten Rule Tabernacle No. 13—Mests first and third Wednesday nights at Sons of Protection Hall, cerner Stxth and State Mrecis, Mra. Bette JoRnson, C. P., Na 12 Btowart Ave,, Kansas City, Kansas, Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No, #1 was Visited by Miss K. Ingram, sures trem Douglas hospital, asking aid for that tn- sutution; $1.00 was given her frem the society. Queen of the West Tabernasle Na. 1~ meets the first end third Wednesdays, Afternoon, at M. and 0, Hall, corner Washington and Eighth streeta. Mrs, Cora Taylor, C. P., No. 118 Parallel Ave, Kansas City, Kan. Fair West Tabernacle No. @-Mens first and third Fridays, afternoon, at M. and ©. Hall, corner Mighth and Wash- ington streets, Mra. Charietts Daiten, C. P, No ai Freeman Ave, Kanses City, Kansas. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No, tl—Meets first and third Thursday afternoon of each month at Masonic Hall, Thirteeath and Douglas streets. Mra Anne Brown, H. P.; Nettle Kellogg, C, R. ‘Mt Mariah Tabernacle No. &3—Meets the second and fourth Thursdays In each month, , Arcanum meets the fourth Saturday la each month. Ciinging Rose Tent No. %—Mests the first and third Saturdays in each month. Golden Temple No. 11—Moetse first and | third Wednesday nights of each month. ] Sir Alten Garner, C. M.; Sir Iealah Car tn C8 Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 4—Meats firet and third Wednesday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. Dt Laura Smith, H. #3 Dt | Eliza Smith. CR. { Laura Smith, 308 East Eleventh | street, Coffeyville. | Elizabeth Blackwell, 2113 Nicolas ‘| street, Nebraska. | No.3, Robert Jordan, go3 West- em avenue, North Topeka. | No.8, RM, Bingham, 1727, E. '|a7th street, Fort Scott. ] No. 426, M. E. Bird, Everett | Washington. No. 17, A. Garner, Box 67, Cof- | feyville. No. 59, A. M- Harrold, 201, Jef- ferson street, Topeka. | No.6, R. G. Christman, 609 Kan. _|sas avenue, Topeka. “A Society Roll and Will Book,” by Rev. Frank Willson. Price $1.00 = =o ‘fs y