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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. You Have Received the Paper Regularly Each Week and if You Owe Us, Please Get Ready, as Our Collector Will Call Upon You in a Very Few Days! KANSAS PLAN WILL WORK VOLUME V. A Man from the South Insists That the Waggener Bill for the Punishment of Lynchers will Prevent this Evil Claims a Great Decrease of Lynching in the South. In discussing the lynching question with the representative of the Topeka Capital a prominent southern business man, who is in Washington on business, took occasion to pay Kansas high praise for its proposed plan to aid in wiping out this practice. "It cannot be doubted that the sentiment against lynching has been more markedly manifest in the South during the past year than ever before," said A. T. Crawford, of New Orleans, the gentleman referred to. "There have been an unparalleled number of legal hangings of the perpetrators of the foul crimes which usually incite the passion of the people in the communities where they are committed. "The change of sentiment, as shown by allowing the law to take its course, is not against the penalty, but the manner of its imposition. It is universally admitted that a lynching has a very bad effect upon any community in which it occurs, it does not matter how deserving of immediate death may have been the criminal. A lynching leaves a bad taste in the mouth, as it were, for a long time, and it does not necessarily prove a deterrent to the commission of the same crime by other men. HANGING EFFECTIVE. "But where our communities have repressed the feeling of passionate resentment which sweeps over them upon the knowledge of a foul crime becoming public, and have brought the offender speedily to the bar of justice, and to the scaffold, a much better feeling, a more satisfactory one, prevails, and the spirit of self-control then manifest is apt to again assert itself upon future similar occasions; hence the unusually large number of legal hangings in all of the Southern states. "It is my opinion that two great remedies present themselves to the American people, to wipe out lynchings, which, as the present accounts show, are far from being confined exclusively to the Southern states, and they are these: "First, a spirit of self-control should be inculcated into the people by the positive knowledge that upon the apprehension of the person committing the crime meriting death, a speedy trial awaits him, and by a speedy trial I mean such. Special acts, if necesr y, should be passed whereby the wheels of justice may be oiled so that a person may be tried, convicted and executed for the commission of a capital crime within thirty days after its commission. "I am satisfied that if in Southern communities our people knew that such quick and merited retribution would be lessened 50 per cent and that the number of lynchings would fall off within three years in like percentage. It is the probability of legal delay and the possibility of defeating justice that cause the people of any community to largely take the execution of the law into their own hands. "As a second great remedy for the prevention of lynchings I think what may be called the proposed Kansas plan will come very near to filling the bill." "There have been several arrests and there are now a number of men on the Southern states either in jail or out on bail for participating in lynchings, though the number is, of course, very small compratively with the number of men who have participated in all of the lynchings during the past year. That there have been any arrested at all shows the change of feelieg as regards this question. "The Kansas plan proposes in effect a life sentence for the men who actually perform the lynching and a long penitentiary sentence for those who were in the crowd, bat who did not actually and actively participate in the hanging or the shooting or the burning of the culprit "One of the fundamental reasons why lynchings are so common in the United States is because those who take part in them are pretty sure to go unmolested. Another reason is because law officers who have charge of these criminals as a rule make no bonafide effort to prevent their being taken by the lynchers. "The Kansas plan, as I understand it, also contemplates the forfeiture of office on the part of any sheriff or law officer who permits a crowd to take away from him and lynch a person in his custody. County officials are largely responsible for the lynchings in this country. The accounts of these affairs are monotoned in the recital of the weak-knee-action of sheriffs and constables. Much of the Northern censure which is heaped upon our people as to lynchings should be bestowed upon our sheriffs, who show in most cases a lamentable lack of courage, which all but places them in the same category with the lynchers. "The forfeiture of office and the specific penalty for lynchers is a plan that will sooner or later be adopted in all of the states, and until it is lynching will go on more or less. It will be interesting to observe whether the Kansas Legislature will pass the proposed act, and, when passed, if the state officials will enforce it. If it is enforced lynching bees in Kansas will be conspicuous by their absence, and the plan will be followed elsewhere to like advantage to the respective states." QVINDARO'S APPROPRIATION.; Prof. W. T. Vernon, president of the Western University at Quindaro, is much pleased over the liberal appropriations which the legislature allowed his school. In discussing the matter he said: "This legislature has been very kind to us. Generally speaking, the anti-lynching bill is a good thing for the white man as well as the Negro. But I, for one, do not want to fee that the Negroes of the state alone wanted such legislation. "The better element in my race feel that when it is said that they alone champion the same, that it may be misconstrued as an apology for crime. Not so. We, as a race, have no sympathy with criminality, and want to be understood as a law and order people, who want only that our criminal class shall be treated as all others before the law. I believe that the tendency of today is to magnify the so-called race question. The same is harmful. There is no necessity for doing anything to widen the breach between the two races. The problem will take care of itself. The best white men'of this country are willing to give a worthy Negro a chance in the race of life. Any other policy is against humanity's laws and against the laws of God. The moral effect of the law will be good for all classes. What is the interest of one is the interest of the other. We stand or fall together. In proportion as the Negro is educated along the intellectual, moral and industrial line does he become a benefit and protection to society. "This we realize, and so does the white man. Men of great souls are not willing to close the door of hope in the face of 10,000,000 Negroes. They are anxious that our condition shall improve. "They realize that all talk of deportation is folly and the only remedy is to be found in that social evolution seen every day in individual cases where the Negro has arisen from the depths of slavery and ignorance to the heights of manhood and character. The Negro must learn that men have ceased to favor him because of color but will demand of him that merit which always wins respect. His children must be placed in the schools and kept there. They must be taught to labor and must learn that any honorable toil exalts the man who performs his task well. The tendency TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 20, 1903. "Solving the Problem." Chief Grand Mentor F. G. Wilson, of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, is doing much to build up the local branches of the order by inducing them to purchase buildings instead of renting. Mount Horeb Temple No. 10, and Christal Tabernacle No. 29, of Leavenworth, are now the owners of a building which brings them a meat little income of $30 per month. They will dedicate the building and unveil a bust of Father Moses Dickson, April 4. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor is one of the most progressive Negro organizations in the country. It is officered by a set of men who place the advancement and growth of the ahead of their own purse—men who will make personal sacrifices for its growth, maintenance and progress. They have studied the Negro, and through this noble order are a prominent factor in the solution of his problem. They have taken a step in the right direction, and others should follow their example. to loaf on the streets, to regard manual labor as dishonorable, is not conducive to our betterment. In keeping with this idea, the Quindaro movement is being fostered. The Legislature of Kansas, composed of friends of all men, regardless of race, has just made ample appropriation for this work. This includes $1,5,00 for maintenance, $1,750 for equipment and library, $2,500 for water plant, $2,000 for farming im plements and barn, $500 for expenses of trustees and incidentals; or $22,250 in all. We will be enabled to take in the farmer boys as well as others who desire to learn scientific agriculture and allow the indigent and worthy to work their way through school. We are already teaching carpentry, architecture, cabinet making, printing, bookbinding, dressmaking plain sewing and laundering. This enables us to open new courses, including tailoring, cooking, the care of stock and a number of useful means of employment that will eventually do away with the congested conditions among our people, who have flocked to the city in too great numbers. "I am more than gratified because of the friendship of the best white people of the Mississippi valley and the North. I am sure my people feel as I feel, that by our bravery in war, our industry in peace, we can make of ourselves an element for progress and American glory and grandeur. The republic will not be ungrateful to a race willing to do for it as we are. If the Negroes will cease to loaf, cease to squander their earnings "Solve" Chief Grade Daughters of Trinity of the order by renting. Mount No. 29, of Leav brings them a m dedicate the b Dickson, April 4 The Knight progressive Negro by a set of men ahead of their o for its growth, m Negro, and thro solution of his direction, and o as so many are doing, will cease to drag each other down, but will become an educated unit, as is the desire of their friends and the design of God, the so called race question will go glimmering into the past. In short, if upon the rock education—intellectual, industrial and moral, he builds his church, the very gates of hell shall not prevail against him." Kansas CityJournal. Political Chips. Honest Mike Heary was nominated for mayor by the Democrats last Saturday night at the Metropolitan hall. He is an old staunch Democrat, and is an honorable, upright man, and has lived in this county some thirty years and he will be elected, notwithstanding Mr. Burgandthal's tremendous majority. The Democrats also nominated J. P. Berry, a successful grocer, of the North side, for city marshall. He is the first colored man to be nominated for that position by the Democrats. The Republicans have nominated the following ticket: W. S. Burgandthal, Mayor. Chas. Spencer, City Attorney. J. H. Squires, City Clerk. M. M. Hale, City Treasurer. A. J. McCabe, Judge Court of Topeka. E. L. Good, Clerk of Court of Topeka. J. T. Wintrode, Marshall. F. DUMONT SMITH FOR CONGRESSMAN Kansas Senator is a Strong Candidate. The Colored People Throughout the State Should Urge His Nomination and Election. Senator F. Dumont Smith, of the Twenty-eighth senatorial district, Kinsley, is one of the strongest candidates for Congress in the Seventh district. He is an able lawyer, and his reputation in the Senate is beyond criticism. He was the acknowledged leader of that exalted body, and when business of importance was on hand, he was sought after to push it to perfection. Elect Senator Smith to Congress and not only will the people of his district be proud, but all Kansas. He is a man whom the humblest citizen can approach and receive consideration. He is a man of wonderful magnitude, as well as ability. He stands for all that Republicanism means; a thinker and a good worker for his constituents. Every Negro who has a spark of manhood in him or race pride should do all they can in the respective During the Problem and Mentor F. G. Wilson, of the Tabor, is doing much to build up the inducing them to purchase buildings in Horeb Temple No. 10, and Christenworth, are now the owners of a great little income of $30 per month, building and unveil a bust of rights and Daughters of Tabor is one of two organizations in the country. Men who place the advancement and own purse—men who will make per maintenance and progress. They though this noble order are a promising problem. They have taken a staggerers should follow their example. counties in his district to make him Congressman. Senator Smith is a friend of everybody, he knows no difference when it comes to dealing for the masses. He was the first man to introduce an anti-lynching bill in the Kansas legislature. This was two years ago. The bill passed the Senate but failed in the House. He was chairman of the judiciary committee and as soon as the bill introduced by the Hon. B. P. Waggener passed the House, Senator Smith had his committee to report it favorably. He also was a member of the calander revision committee, which had the placing of bills of importance to the front on the calender in order that they would not die. This particular bill he championed until it passed. MR. J. [P. BERRY. Mr. J. P. Berry, one of the most successful Negro grocers in Topeka, announces his candidacy for city marshall. In an interview with a PLAINDEALER scribe he said; "The Republicans in Topeka have eliminated the Negro from elective office and recognizing this fact, I announce myself as a candidate. The Democrats have come to the rescue of the 'out-east blacks' and nominated me at their convention last Saturday night, and I trust that the colored people will recognize this fact and govern themselves accordingly." District of Columbia, Nov 9, 1859 and came to Kansas Sept. 19, '83, and located on the North side, where he has since resided and built up an enviable reputation as a successful grocer. He has a wife and six children and is also a heavy contributor to the city's tax fund. During the reign of Gov. Leedy and the "metropolitan police system," he served as an officer with honor and credit to all lovers of peace and harmony. Mr. Berry has been identified with the "reform" or Democratic forces about fourteen years, and is honest and conscientious in the stand that he has taken as may be seen by his faithful service to the party. Among other things Mr. Berry said: "Now, if the Negroes of Topeka desire to save themselves from ostracism, so far as elective offices are concerned, the time is ripe and they now have an opportunity to strike the winning blow." MRS. WALKER AND NEW YORK'S 400 New York Society has had a new thrill. Harry Lehr has been out-Lehred. Capt. John Smith has at last been overshadowed. Pecahontas has a rival. On Monday night of last week one of the smartest men in New York's Four Hundred deliberately led out upon the dancing floor of one of the smartest places in "lem." The Knights and the local branches buildings instead of distal Tabernacle in building which month. They will Father Moses one of the most It is officered and growth of the personal sacrifices have studied the present factor in the step in the right place. Manhattanja dashing young Negro woman and flinging his arm around her waist, waltzed with her, while the dreamy music from the violins rippled on, and the shouts and applause of two dozen of New York's most exclusive and fashionable men and women rang in his ears. So little was society shocked, so highly was it entertained at this daring feat—for is it not more daring to face the fire of social craticism and disapproving glances than to face the fire that burned for the famous John Smith?—that what was done in a moment of dare deviltry has become a fad. Mrs. Aida Walker now is being received into the homes of the leaders of New York's Four Hundred, whom she is teaching to cake-walk, and is treated as a guest. Her engagement book is constantly filled and she speaks modestly but with apparent pride of her new-found popularity with the "smart set." New York society has had a great many mad freaks, but none exactly like this.—St. Louis Republic. We wonder how the above action on the part of New York's "smart set will be received in the South? In the next few days the Southern papers will have recovered sufficiently as to give a faint idea of the misery caused them by the horrid (?) New Yorkers. THE NEGRO'S SUFFRAGE It has been declared by some public speakers and newspapers that it is, and that it has not accomplished for him in the South what it was intended; stating in plain English that the black man has had suffrage, citizenship and equal rights, and it has not elevated him. True enough, the black man has had suffrage, citizenship and equal rights given to him on paper; but the parties that gave him these privileges failed to stand by the black man, so that he could reap to their fullness the good of them. Therefore there arose an opposing element who have been robbing him gradually of those privileges, until they have defied the constitution of the United States. These God granted prtvileges were given to a weak and defenseless people in the midst of a host of enemies, who oppose anything good given to them. When any person says that the black man is not as serviceable to the country, state and county as he ought to be and reflects the discredit upon the black man's inability or failure to use the franchise to accomplish the ideal of its conferers, is badly mistaken. It is very unfortunate for any people or race of people to be made the victim of other people's sins and be held in return for the present condition of circumstances. The black man's suffrage is not a failure in so far as he has been allowed without molestation or intimidation to use his ballot. It has raised him to the height in every state in proportion to the privileges they hite man has allowed him to have. The black is made of the same material as the white man, and possesses all the various aspirations and characteristics. They may be dormant in some because of no ray of hope to kindle into activity, but not dead. Human nature is the same in every country. Every place of honor has its begetting influence, and its moral influence begins to assert itself in individuals who realize that there are no barriers in their way, and they begin to qualify themselves by character and education—both head and hand—so that they may be eligible candidates. In the scope of God's law our aspirations cannot be too high. It holds one up when he would otherwise fall. Many white people in the country do not like to see the black man with the same aspirations and ambitions as they. They become envious and say: "The black man is striving to become equal to us." and use different methods to check their onward progress. This ought not to be. There is no intermediate state for the mind of the individual between honorable and dishonorable. A person cannot be alhf honest and half dishonest; half good and half bad. A person is honorable only in proportion to the life he lives. There are degrees of honorableness and degrees of dishonorableness. Since the door of hope has only been ajar since emancipation, the results have been so remarkably encouraging that it will justify a tarther opening of the door. Our President said: "He would not shut the door of hope against the black man," but others have been gradually closing the door of hope since the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments, contrary to the Constitution; and every President has winked at it except Grant. When the black man received the suffrage he was hated by his former NUMBER 11. J. W. Chapman, of Lawrence, Gives Some Interesting Views as to the Failure of Negro Suffrage. "If So and Why?" is a Much Debated Qustion all Over the Country. slave owner and his sympathizers, and was an object of prejudice because of his color by many whites, both North and South. When such characters as these begin to see the black man cast his Republican ballot and begin to rise and blast their expectations, they became enraged and started into ballot box stuffing and intimidating and killing the black man, contrary to the Constitution which they had only recently sworn to obey. This state of affairs grew to such a climax that President Grant, who was an undaunted soldier, statesman and humanitarian, who had more respect for good government than for the prejudices of a lawless people, sent federal troops south to protect and make effective the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution. This anti-constitutional spirit was put down in a measure. If Grant's successors had continued his course, this anti-constitutional spirit would not have grown to such a hideous and gigantic form. It would have been settled years ago. When the Republican party found out they did not need the black man's vote in the South to accomplish their political designs, they grew indifferent and less concerned about the black man's suffrage and election results in the South. The government, at this juncture, seems to be puzzled as to what course to take. If the Democrats of New York or Indiana would amend the Constitution this would overthrow the Republican government and the Republicans would not plead ignorance as to what course to take. They would not suffer the Constitution to be treated in such a way. After the South had repented in words and gone through the form in deeds the troops were withdrawn. This pent up hatred now bursts forth with renewed power, until their representatives blatently, publicly and defiantly declare that they get to Congress through bailot box stuffing and over dead bodies of black Americans. Grant's patriotic spirit would not have tolerated such a constitutional insult. Such statements as these, and the cries and pleadings of a persecuted and helpless people have been ringing in the government's ears for many years and it has been silent as a sphinx for action. The black man has his Mordecais at the king's gate (both mortal and eternal) pleading for mercy and justice, while Haman, or Tillman, is passing by with his contempt and curses and the Hamanites are rapidly executing his decree. The black man has heard the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees and they are expecting God and Ahasuerus and Esther. J. W. CHAPEAN. JUSTICE IN INDIANA. Rev. Henry T. Johnson, a colored minister of Camden, got a judgment for $500 in the United States Circuit court last week against the Pullman Car Company, because of the refusal of the superintendent of a dining car to serve him with breakfast. The jury were instructed that if they found that Rev. Johnson's breakfast was refused because he was black it was their duty to find a verdict for the amount prescribed in the act. Published at Topeka, Shannon county, Kes. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 418 EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER S. H. CHILDERS, - - - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Six months by mail.....75c Three months by mail.....50c Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, MAR. 20, 1903. The "drought" iu Topeka this spring is liable to affect the "craps.". The Boston Guardian is a chronic pessimist. It sees no favorable sign look where it will. We are inclined to believe that a change in diet would help our bean eating confrere. How is this, Mr. Tillman? An exchange says: "Memphis is now blessed with separate street cars. Truly we live in a jim crow age. We wait to see a law passed and executed looking to separate beds for colored women and white men. It would be a good ending for all this jim crow business." Judging from the Telegraph reports from New York City, it is not so bad, after all. The New York Four Hundred are finding much pleasure in the society of Mrs. Aida Walker. Now, listen to the howl of Watterson, Horrell, Tillman et al., and the minor note of horror from Trotter of Boston. Do not wait for Rev. Sheldon or Dean Kaqe to remind you about the condition of your back yard. Let every Negro be a civic federation unto himself. It requires but a trifle in the way of money and labor to fix up walks, fences, yards and put out a few plants. Try this plan and see how it will affect publ.c sentiment. The Law and Order League saw to it that not a single Negro got a place on the city ticket, and where they are on the City Central Committee they are being laid aside, and Chairman Page is appointing outsiders to do the work. It looks very much as though the Negro voter was not desired by the present regime. We wonder if it is so? Nelson Crews, the greatest orator of this country, and who can appeal to the sympathies of the downtrodden people, should go upon the rostrum in their defense He can do thousands of dollars worth of good. Write him at Kansas City, Mo. He ought to receive from one to five hundred dollars per night for his services. Twenty Negro orators like him would set the country wild. Frederick Douglas through his oratory assisted in bringing about freedom. We want men who can disarm the prejudices of people who hate us. At last, the Negroes have decided to enter into the field of commercial pursuits, an avenue that should have been opened a long while ago. where young Negro boys and girls, fresh from school, can be employed and given a chance to earn a competency to sustain them. Every Negro throughout the United States should aid this great and grand effort by helping with their finances. These things are the only things that will solve the Negro problem. 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The Praise service last Sunday afternoon was led by Charles Mabry and Miss Minnie Howell. The subject, "Character Building," was food for much thought, The Indstrial Institute has been so crowded with young men this year that it has become necessary to turn down applications made by persons desiring to enter the school. The colored people of Kansas and the States adjoining are beginning to see, like other people, the urgent need and importance of giving to their girls and boys trades along with their literary training, so that they will be the better prepared to take up the sterner responsibilities of providing and caring for themselves and their future families. This preparation each parent owes to his child by right of existence in this age of modern inventions and sharp competition in all walks of life. Quite a number of prizes have been donated by the local merchants for the Spring Athletic Tournament which will be given under the auspices of the Institute Cadet Company. 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We realize that it will be no easy task to accomplish this result—it will require phenomenal business, but we have studied the situation for a long time, preparing ourselves all the while to insure absolute success. The offering which we submit below (with its incomparable values) should not leave the result in doubt. This offering must appeal to the best judgment of all intending buyers: All goods marked in plain figures. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S READY-TO-WEAR DEPARTMENT. 150 Ladies House Wrappers—made from the finest quality Percale either dark, medium or light colors bought to sell at 1.25, 1.39 and 1.50, choice 05c. 50 new creations in the silk waist line, mainly black and white, though there is a sprinkling of the newest things in colors—have all the new appointments, all the latest fads—are worth fully one fourth and one-third more. Solid Bargains in the housekeeping—bargains that an endless variety—come to us direct from the mill in lengths of 2½ to 10 yards. The regular 18c values 12½c. The regular 20c and 22½c values, 15c. Long Cloth—The best material for Muslin Underwear—8½c' 12½c 15c. 75 Sample Dress and Walking Skirts, of weaves that are now so popular; black, brown, blue greys and all the new mixtures—the regular retail cost would be 2.75, 3.48, 3.98, 4.50, 5., 6.50, 7.50, 10—the discount we give you, prices them now about as follows: 1.98, 2.39, 2.75, 3.38, 3.95, 4.48, 5.98 and up. 10 dozen New Ventilated Corsets, a lucky purchase, priced 21c. 75 dozen Extra Quality P. P. C. Corsets—colors white, drab, pink and blue, made of fine Cantill, thoroughly boned, equal to any corset at 75c, placed in this sale at 45c. We have a few dozen High Bust Corsets—both are of the celebrated "Thompson's Glove-Fitting" and "American Lady" makes, all perfect value 1.25 now 75c. Ladies' Petticoats of mercerized satine—every one a decided bargain—79c, 1.13, 1.48, 1.89, 2.48 and up. Other Petticoats at 48c, 68c, 98c. LADIES' CUSTOM-MADE SUITS About two dozen in the line,black, grey mixed, brown, blue, etc., are elegantly constructed, made of finest materials, first class in all respects, were 12.50, 15.00 and 16.50; as we wish to close this line for the season we offer you the choice for 8.98. Patronize the Kansas City, Ks., Embalming and Casket Co. 204 West Fifth Street. 谊 is similar in character and management DIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and No intelligent Negro should be without of our fami jies warrants no delay in the events wanted. For further information write L. C. THOMAS, Natl Sec., Ave., Room 2 and 3, Topeka, Kas. of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska the Indian Territory.enger Trains are run on this line between Kansas City and St. Louis us Hot Springs BEST AND MOST RAPID POWER IN EXISTENCE. Like rapidity. No waiting for results. Hair, Brittle Hair, Curly Hair, Harsh Hair, Oczema, and Ring-Worm. No more Bald Hald Temples. ZOMODONE grows long, Hair grow down to and below the waist used. ZOMODONE is a direct Hair food, it can be arranged in any style desired. but an honest remedy, tried and true. at once. If you want Hair down to your Your Money back if you wish it (Just about half price.) An Extra Special at $3.69. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Issues policies for the sums of $250, $500,$1,000,also $75,$100,$150 and $200 for children over 6 years of age. This is the only colored Fraternal Insurance Missouri Pacific Route SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Of Arkansas 50 new creations in the silk waist line, mainly black and white, though there is a sprinkling of the newest things in colors—have all the new appointments, all the latest fads—are worth fully one fourth and one third more. Solid Bargains in the housekeeping—bargains that no other concern presents, priced to you at less than present wholesale cost, in fact we cannot replace them at the price. It's up to you. One Case of 36-inch Bleached Muslin—soft finish 7½c, regular price 5c. One case of 36-inch Lonsdale Muslin, "Green Tickets" 7½c, others get 10c. 2500 yards 36-inch very fine unbleached muslin. Our 6½c grade, 4½c. 2 bales of 36-inch finest quality unbleached sheeting—others ask 7½c: 5½c. 2,000 yards India Linen—"Short lengths," direct from the mills; you will class these as 18c, 20c and 25c values, and they would be that in the piece. This week we sell them (limit 10 yards) at 12½c and 15c. 1,500 yards Full Standard Calicos. "Remnants direct from the mills. The piece price is 7½c-Your choice 4¾ 25 pieces Fancy Table Cloth, full 5-4 width, absolutely guaranteed against cracking or peeling. Come in beautiful patterns and colorings. Combine price much more. This week, 15c The New White Waistings—Madras, Oxford, Piques and Welds, in J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. Hair D Manufa Hair to match all SWITCHES AND ```markdown ``` 632-36 Quincy Street. Western Hotel, 1011 N FOURTH STREET KANSAS CITY, KAS. First-class accommodations.— Lunch counter Meals 15c; rates 75c per dayand upward. MRS. J. J. W. KING, PROP We Do all Kinds of Printing Mammoth Cave moth ave One of America's greatest wonders is located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, 30 miles south of Louisville. This Company has just issued a very interesting booklet of 32 pages descriptive of the Cave. This booklet is well illustrated with many fine half-tone cuts, is printed on enameled book paper and design on cover is in three colors and very attractive. If you want a copy send 10 cents in silver or stamps to C. L. STONE, Gos't Press, Agent Louisville & Nashville R.K. LOUISVILLE, KY. Den's Press. Agent Nashville R.K. ILLIS, KY. Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 200 East Fifth Street, TOWRA, KANSAS WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted.) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kiky or curly hair air straight as shown above. It nourishes and softens hair, falls out or breaks out, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted for all hair types. Was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kiky hair. Beware of imitation. Get the Original Organized Oxide Pomade. It is soft, light, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Magnantly perfumed. The great advantage of this pomade is that it can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it fits the best and most economical. It is not possible for a woman to wear it without a full directions with every bottle. Only 60 cents. Sold by drugstores and designer send it to your local drugstore. We pay all express charges. Bead postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois ```markdown ``` As an all-year-round resort hotel, operated by the Frisco System, under the management of Mr. K. E. Sumner. Low round trip trips to Europe Spring in effect every day in the year. For further information, address any passenger representative of the One Case ING OFFERING.. to break the record of the greatest will be no easy task to accomplish this time, preparing ourselves all the durable values) should not leave the an endless variety—come to us direct from the mill in lengths of 2½ to 10 yards. The regular 18c values 12½c. The regular 20c and 22½c values, 15c. Long Cloth—The best material for Muslin Underwear—8½¢' 12½¢ 15c. Nainsook—Eor Children's Dresses —Check or Striped—5c, 8½¢, 12½¢ 15c. 50 pieces of the very choicest patterns Dress Style Ginghams—more beautiful than ever shown, fine shear cloth. Our Opening Sale price 10c. Turkey Red Tabling 16c upwards. Bleached Table Damask, 25c upwards. Towelling—4c, 5c, 6½¢, 8½¢, 10c 12½¢. Crochet Quilts----58c, 75c 98c, $1.19 and up. Turkish Bath Towels—Extremely great values at 8½c, 12½c, 18c, 25c. 2,500 yds. Laces—The very thing that all want at this time—are 2 to 4 inches wide—very fine—6½, 8½c and 10c values—Choice of any, per yard, 4c, 400 yards Cambric Embroidery—None less than 6½ inches wide, fine sheer cloth—values 20 and 25c—Choice, 12½c 200 yards Cambric Beading—Assorted patterns, very popular, Choice 9½c. 2 Lowest prices absolutely guaranteed. EXTRA SPECIAL. The best first-class mea in the city at all hours. Home cooking a specialty BLACK SKIN REMOVER REGISTERED IN WATERTOFF U.S. BEFORE AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. oth in a box for 1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-Like complexion obtained if used directed. Will turn it into a black or brown person four or five shades lighten, and person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours shade or two will be noticeable if it does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Can tan. Liver spots removed without harm to the skin. You get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and makes the hair falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair shiny. Many of our customers say one of our dye boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-BULL thrown in free. In any case where it fails to do what we we will return the money or send a box f- charge. Packed so that no one will know tents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND, Va. x HP - we See PO 8 pie EY ieee eebeeve: « ats aa 3 & 2 gn Af ae | ae s BOA eee cwaseond ~ a Sie Wabeaele, hips S8bo ES des tal er eel ee SE eit heyy tate ae ae ny so olen reat e Local. Ed. Hamilton left last week for Denver. Rev. J. R. Ransom has returned from Atchison. Jos. B. Bass spent Wednesday in Kansas City! Watch the grand prize drawing at Lee's May Ist. James Williams has been on the sick list this week. “The little drug store ’round the corner"—Lee’s. Furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent in the Chiles building. Bert Wakefield departed Monday for his home in Troy. Harry Woods left last Thursday for his home in Leavenworth. Business Manager Nick Chiles is spending this week in Oklahoma. Hugh Link is seriously ill at his home, Twelfth and Lincoln streets. Miss Lizzie Taylor has returned from the hospital, and is improving nicely. Mrs. Liazie Buford is ill at the home of her son, Stephen Bufford, in Chicago. A. B, Williamaon’s Nine Bees base ball team are uow open for chal- lenges. The Kuight Templarsare planning a big reception tor their wives and daughters. Photographs of the Coronation for sale at 50 cents each, by Dr. F. G. Snelson. Furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent in the Chiles building, 112-46 East Seventh atreet. The ticket you get with each 10c purchase at Lee's drug store may be worth $30. Save them. Mrs. A. Williams, of 1324 Van Buran street, is suffering from an attack of scarlet fever. Ira Smith was dangerously ill Sunday, butis now able to be at his post of duty in this office. Lalies, spend your dimes at Lee's. one of them might get youa swell $30 tailor made dress. Dr. B. A. McLemore, of Fort Scott, was in the city Jast week, the guest of hia sister, Mra. M. J. Harris. The various city clubs are pre- paring for the annual meeting of the State Federation to be beld in June. Watch for the finest ice cream soda in the city next Sunday. Lee’s drug store, 112 West Eighth street, Miss Katherene Harrie came up from Lawrence Friday and visited over Sunday with her mother and sisters. Mrs. Wallace Stafford has returned from Emporia, where ehe attended the funeral of her uncle, Mr. Joseph Reeves. Mrs, Eliza Marion has returned from Kansas City, where she spent the wouter with her daughter, Mrs. J. Everetts, W.E. Taylor,a brakeman on the A.T.&3.F., with headquarters in Kezsas City, spent a few days this week in Topeka, J. W. Black, of Kansas City, was in town this week. About April 1st he will be given azunon the Colorado Flyer. “The boys” old and young are Tunning a fierce race for that $30 prize at Lee's. Getin, everyone has an equal chance. Misses Willa Phillips and Bessie Williams, who have been visiting Mrs. H. Lamberson, returned Tues- day to their home in Zion, Okla. Miss Nellie Ellis, a student in the stateyormal at Emporis, is visiting parents this week. She reporte the other Topeka girls as doing nicely. Cyrene Gommandery will cele- brate Easter Sunday with special services. Rev. J. BR. Ransom has deen selected to preach the sermon. ‘Whea in Topeka stop at the Chiles hotel, as all first-class people do. Meals 20 cents; meals regular, 15 cents. A Negro enterprise. Ten cent people brush by. William Todd, s 19-year-old boy who resides on the North side, died Sunday night of consumption, He leaves » mother, sister and a host of friends to mourn his demise. The Golden Rod club met last Friday afternoon with Miss Hester Hawkins. The club will meet Friday, March 20 with Miss Mary Jordan, 1187 Laue street. | Rev. Fishback, who has been con- Jducting meeries of micetingy during the past two weeks at the Shiloh Baptist church, lett Tuesday for his home in Bowlingreen, Kentucky. The ladies of Shiloh Baptist church very pleasantly eutertained Monday night inthe church parlors compli- mentary to Rev. Fishback. A purse of $60 was presented him by the chureb. The Dumas club met last Friday with Mrs. Washington. Mra. M Kennedy, of Leavenworth, and Mre Thompson were pleasant visitors. They adjourned to meet today with Mrs. Portee. Chas. Mayhew has purchased a handsome residence at 517 Wetton avenue. Mr. Mayhew is one of the <n young men inthe city, and his example is one that others ‘will do well to emulate. | Misses Rachael Hanson and Callie Birdwhistle were hosteeses at a very Pleasant surprise kitchen shower Monday in honor of Miss Sarah Walker, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Walker. Clem Wilson, one of hustling young men, has embarked into the hog raising business. A few more young men like Clem, and a wonderful etep will have been taken towards ‘sclving the problem.” — “(A Society Roll and Wil! Book,” by Rev. Frank Willson. Price $1.00 percopy. Itisthe best Roll Book that we have seen, and we commend it to als Lodges and Societies. Mrs. Emma Gaines, Agent, 1170 Filmore treet. Topeka Kas, The Propell club met last week at the residence of Mrs. J. B. Basa, 924 Spruce street. After holding a pleasant session, and the serving of Tencheon, they sdjourned to meet today at the residence of Mrs. A. T. Allen on Grand avenue. Mrs. S. Morrow died Wednesday morning at her home in Dover town- ship after a brief illness. Mra Morrow leaves a husband and two children to mourn her demise. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Plymouth church, Rev. Biencoe officiating, Mr. Frank R. Wilson whose “cut” appears clsewhere in this papar, is not only popular in business circles, but is also a favorite in Topeka’s society. He is one of those jolly, Preposessing young men who vill always beeble to endear himself to a large circle of friends. Mr. Henry Stewerd died last Thursday at his resideuce 1212 West ‘Eighth street, after a brief illness, Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. Hooks. He leaves a wife and two grown child-en to mourn the demise of a loving husband and father. The second quarterly conference of St. Mark’s A.M. E. church will be held Sunday. Preaching at 11 a. m., and 8 p. m., by Presiding Elder J. R. Ransom, and at 3 p. m., communion sermon by Rev. J. C- Richardson. All the pastors and their congregations will be in at- tendance. ‘The city Federation met Monday at 2.30 p. m. with Miss Gertrade Solomon. A very profitable meeting was held and several ladies were present. The Federation donated $3 to the Orphans’ Home; $2 to the Industrial Institute and $3 to the Kindergarten Aid. The next meet- ing of the Federation will be Tues- day April, 14, at 2.30 o'clock with Mrs, 8. E. McCarroll, 305 Leland avenue.—Mrs. M. Matley, President. |The Indies of Mount Olive M. E. church are preparing to give their ‘annual banquet in honor ot their pastor, Rev. Martin T. ?Hooks, who will leave for conference April 2, A literary program will be rendered. Hon. James H. Guy has been in- vited t> talk on “The Pulpit and Pew.” Special and general invi- tations is extended to all. At the church, 1182 Buchanan street, Thurs- day night, March 26, Don’t miss a east of joy. | Invitations have been issued by Messis. Benj. Gaines and Wallace Scott, announcing the swellest event that will oceur in Topeka feociety for many daye to come, It will be a “Post Lenten Partie” at the Metro- politan hall, Monday evening, April 13. Stienberg’s orchestra will furnish music, aud those so fortunate as to hold “invites” will miss a rare treat should they fail to attend. The gentlemen are spairing neither time nor money to ma e this one of the nicest affairs ever given iw Topeka, | Weare in receipt of an invitation to attend a reception to be given in hooor of President W. T. Vernon, at Stanley Hall, March 27, by the faculty and students at Western University, and we have also been honored witha place upon the pro- gram. The faculty and students of Western University are proud of President Vernon as are all lovers o! the race, and we feel sure that they will spare no pains in making it one of the greatest affairs ever held in the history of the school. * If possible, we shall be too glad tc attend and de honor to cne of thestate’s foremos! educators. Mra. J. H. Hicks,an old and highly respected citizen of Topeka, died Thursday night at ber reai- dence 422 East Fourth street. She had been ailing but five days from what was thought to be a mild case of pneumonia, when she was sum- moned into the great beyond. Mrs. Hicks was a woman of more thar ordinary ability, and for several years has been conducting the Capi: tal Laundry, an coterprise which is 2 credit to her business ability. She was born in Selma, Als., forty-nine yeara ago,and came to Topeka iz the early days. She was a faithful and conscientious Christian—one whe adhered strictly to the teachings o the lowly Nazerene. Funeral ser vices were held at St. John A. M. E church Sunday afternoon, conductec by Rev. Snelson, who delivered a1 impressive and appropriate address t the memory of the deceased. Th floral offerings from her numerou friends were many, and among th moat beautiful we have ever seen ‘Thus, one by one the old land-mark are being called to a higher life, an the example left by Mra, Hick should stand forever ss a beacoi light for the rising generation. Sb leaves a daughter, Miss Nellie and | host of friends to mourn her death. THE CUMBERLAND BAND. The boys wish to thank thei: friends who so kindly assisted then im their concert March 10. ‘The prizes given to the girls selling the largest number of tickets, were awarded as follows: First prize, $5, Lillian Thompson, amount aold by her $10.25; second, $2.50, Beatrice Thomas, amcunt eold by her $9.50: third, $1.25, Allie Bell Taylor amount raised by her $5. 0, Total amount raised by all the girls ir the contest, $29.15; amonnt cleared at the concert $31.20. The hand purchased a trombone Jast week and will continue to replace the old instruments with good ones until the entire band is supplied. The band has just celebrated it: firat aunivereary. Since ite organi zation it has grown from six mem- bers to twenty-five, of that number two have left the city, and one ha been expelled for misconduct. Ther are at present twenty-two members. The boys will give their nex! concert in North Topeka. The managor will have the name: of all the boys published in thi paper who have gicen him the leas! trouble during the past year. WANTED—at once, a first-class aundry woman, Must beable to do white shirts and collars fiin rst-class manner. Wanted, also, a young col- ored man as a first class baker, Must be up to date. Will pay the highest wages. Wanted, also, a wel educated young colored girl between the agesof 17 and 26 years. Must be 2 good Bookkeeper and Stenog- rapher. Answer at once to ° C. K, Sxarzs, Camborne, B,C. DU ; When in Topeka Stop at the ¢ 3 q@ °: € 3.x Chiles Hotel. x 3 —+ € 3 Accomodations Strictly First Class € ; in every respect. § 2 Centrally Located. § ; Rates Reasonable. § 3 . Vafurnished Rooms. § 2 —— € 3 When in the city give us a call and we will assure you € : courteous treatment. Everything up-tc-date. ‘ : 112-4-6 West Seventh Street. : Bishop Shaffer, who is ill in Kans- as City, Kas., is greatly improved. Mrs. D. M, Merrit has returned from Kansas City, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. M. Owens. Dr. W. H. Hudson, of Atchison, wasa pleasant caller at the office yesterday. Diamond absolutely free. Partie: ulars for stamp how to secure a Ho Spring Diamond, unmounted. USO. NA CO-OPERATIVE CO., Qarlin ville, Ils. Lawrence is to be congratulat- ed at having the opportunity of hearing Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment Band in their city on the evening of April 3rd, ina concert. Manager J, B, Bass has secured the Bowersock Ope- ra House, and with Miss Ogeal Wilson, the violin soloist, and Mrs. E. Perry, Pianist, will put on a concert worth going miles to hear. THE PLAINDEALEB com- mends the Twenty-third Regi- ment Band to all its Lawrence readers and assures them that ir turning out and giving their pat: ronage they shall be amply re- paid. ATCHISON. KANSAG. Misses Willa Smith and Mayme Johns, of Topeks, spent several days in the city gueste of the Hudsons. Miss Rena Barton, who took a course in dress-making at the To- peka Indcstrial School, is now at home ready to do your sewing. Toussaint circle had a swell en- tertainment at True Eleven hall Monday evening in honor of the visiting Topeka ladies, Misses Smith and Johns. Cal Johnson’s orchestra furnished the music. Mrs. Dr. Taylor, of Leavenworth attended Quarterly meeting Sunday, and also spent a few days here, visit- ing fnends. The AM Echarch has bought a parsonage, and will soon have the pastor nicely installed. The Shiloh Baptist church has raised a good “nest egg” for a new church. The members are in earnest. Henry Dickey, the groom, has been ‘on the slck list. The Mix ticket had batter wake up ffor the Thayer ticket is gaining votes. Nat Burger bas returned from To- peka, looking the same old Nat. ‘The card club is accumulating lots of property. One of the teachera is said to be looking toward a matrimonial future, Job — Printing Plaindealer | Office All Work is First Class and Strictly Up-to-date. DON'T MISS | seeing 3 Buckner’s K. C. Royal Concert. Fun, Music, Song and Dance for all. At Odd Fellows Hall, Wed, Eve., March 25. =—____SSSS_-S_= Patronize the... AQBRICAN Steam Caundry and get the vest. tn. E. Seventa Sr. PHONE 54. When in Salina and want a first-class meal for r5c stop at the Midland Short Order Restaurant Champion Pie Bakers, Rooms in connection. |W. W. @HOBBB. Pazra mre SUITS mabe ro caps: TROUSERS } | LAWRIE, The Colored Tailor. Ladies and Gentlemen's Clothe: 1 Cleaned Dyed and Repaired 224 s. 8TH jCOR. CHARLES. ST. JOSEPH ——_—___—__—_———— Graduate Stenographer For all kinds of Typewriting, Church, Club, Society and Lodge work a specialty. Try us. OFFICE 1725 KANSAS AVEXUE "Phone 767. ee ttoie a. M. OFFICE nogns{ 19M. wer.M. Celepnene, 44 {7to10 P.M. J. Ml. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OMlce and Residence 327, MADISON Sraeumr. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee, County, State of Kansas. Frank E. Peebler, plaintiff, vs. Myrtle Peebler, defendant. No, 22109. Myrtle Peebler, the defendant above named, will take notice that she has been sued for a divorce and the cus- tody of their child, Roy Peebler, by the above named plaintiff, and that she must on or before the 27th day of March, 1903, answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in said court in sald action or the petition will be taken as true and judgment entered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant and giving to the plaintiff the custody of their said child. J. R. M’NARY, Attorney for Piaintitr. Attest: I. 8, Curtis, Clerk District Court, By Zora B. West, Deputy. (Seal) In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. John Heitman, plaintiift, ve. John Pat- terson, defendant. No. 2241. Btate of Kansas to Alex Patterson. ‘You are hereby notified that the above entitled plaintife had filed in the above entitled court, his suit against you in which he asks Judgment against you upon account, in the sum of $20, and that in sald action a garnishment hag been tssued to ‘The Atchison, Topeka and Banta Fe Rallway company, a corpora- tion who have answered herein that they have in thelr possession $17.10 belonging to you, and that unless you answer here- tn, by the 16th ty toe bil Sy BietRbiars fice Bereka wilt be eaxen Qs true and judgment rendered, accord: a nd ae cy ne ee eal sald’ garnishee will be ordered tobe pals costs. ° spe TOHN racer Piaintitt. Attest: E. L. Good, Clerk Court of ‘Topeka, The Reliable a 33 WILSON TURF CAFE, €& Lunches of all kinds. Everything that is good to eat and always ready. Fine Cigars and Tobacco. Open Day and Night. We cater to Banquets, Socials, Parties, Lodge Affairs, Dances, Dinners, Clubs, etc. Write or leave orders. FRANK R. WILSON. 114 East Seventh Street, Topeka, Kansas. rr Try a Bottle of “= ° S Kohf’s Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat, Ete. Price 25 Cents per Bottle a s | $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 in the week throughto Los Angeles and San Francisco. These cars make quicker time to Southern California than similar cars over any othér line. Cars are operated over both the ‘Scenic’ and ‘Southern’’ lines. Folder giving full information moiled on request. U you are going t California, GO NOW, Alter Maye | rE ueete fans i a Reese eee emt or A. E. COOPER, D, P.'A, Gopeka®, Kas GET A... —or— YOUR OWN J-R-LYTLE will place you in possession of a $1,009 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, Avg. In the District Court of Shawnee Coun- ty, Kansas. Chaney Wenniugs, plaintif. vs. Sam- wel Jennings, Defendant The defendant will take notice that he has been sued by plaintig in the ‘above entitled action for divorce and that he must answer the petition filed by plaintiff in sald action on or be fore the 26th day of January, 1908, or sald petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly. ine Rego, Plaintiff Attorney. Attest: L 8. Curtis, Clerk District Court. [eal] By Zora B. Weat, Deputy. In_the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. M. M. Wilcox, plaintiff, vs. F. B. Wil- cox, defendant. No. 22139. To F, B. Wilcox. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintift in the above named court in an action for ‘divorce, and that unless you answer the plaintiff’s petition filed therein on or before the 25th day of April A. D., 1903, sald petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered therelo, divoreing the plaintf from you, and giving her the property at No. 672-674 on Clay st, in Martin and Dennis Ad- dition to the city of Topeka, free and clear of ali claims or rights of dower ‘on your part; the personal property, contained in the house thereon and the care, custody and control of her minor child Augustus F. Wilcox. | J. . ESMINGER, . Attorney for Plaintift. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. By Zora B. West, Deputy. (Seal) ———— PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. T. M. James, Jr.. plaintiff, vs. Mrs. | & J. Peanick, defendant, et al. No. 22146. ‘State of Kansas to Mrs. S. J. Peanick. Greeting—You are hereby notified ‘that the above named plaintiff has ae his peition in sald court against you, in which the plaintiff seeks to foreclose & mechanics lien, which’ he claims for the sum of $43.78, with ¢ per cent interest from June 11, 1902, on Jots No, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409, 411, 413, Prot A. L Sykes, ——-INSTRUTCOR IN—— GERMAN, FRENCH OR —SPANISH.— CHARGES REASONABLE. 115 N. JEFFERSON STREET sc mE omman moar. to 10 a. 7 roe v. A. TAYLOR, Mt. D. Parectay axp Sonazon- Cells saswered day amd might. WM, B. JACKSON, M. £ Purstoras anp Surexew Otiwe 404 Rxseas Ave. ‘Imcarzoms G5. TOPEEA,&) ——D. L. Taylor, 329 East Cen er street, Salina, Cora Taylor, 116 Parallel avenue, Kansas City, Kas. All lodges will please send in the time and place of meeting, ac- companied by he $1:00 subscription. Mrs. A.C. Scott, 2nd avenue and Rees street, Leavenworth. Susan Richardson, 1180 Buchan- an street, Topeka, Henrietta Clarady, 1126 Wilson avenue, Parsons. Jennie Alexander, 918 Pennsylva- nia avenue, Lawrence. Laura Johnson, 2010 South r4th street, Lincoln, Neb. Kittie Willis, 722 Judson street, Fort Scott, Anoa Handley, 321 West Th rd street, Ottawa. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom street Fort Scott. Maggie Fishback, 2054 Tennessee street, Lawrence. 416, 417, 419, 421, 423, 427, and 429, on Buchanan street north, in Lindale ad- dition, to and adjacent to North To- peka, belng the property at the north- west corner of Fourth street, otherwise known as the lower Silver Lake road; and Buchanan street north, in Shaw- nee county, Kansas, and that you must answer the petition filed by the plain- tiff on or before April 20th, 1903, or the petition will be taken as true and & judgment of foreclosure, foreclosing the plaintiff's mechanic llen on said Property, and subjecting sald property to the claims of the plaintiff as afore- eald. for the payment of said sum of $42.78, with 6 per cent interest from June 11, 1902, and the costs of said action will be rendered accordingiy. W. S&S McCLINTOCK, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk ef Die- trict Court. (Seal.) ; on ‘ é « z * , ; € ; € Creatore Outdone : $ (By Prof. G. W. Jackson.) : } ; Don’t Fail to Hear JACKSON'S : . Twenty-third Regiment! Band at q : Bowersock’s Opera House, : : Lawrence, § Kas., Friday April, 3rd. ‘ ; Assisted by : ; MISS fOGEAL [WILSON, ‘ : 4Violin Soloist. ‘ ; CAPT. WM. REYNOLDS, ‘ ; ri. Phenominal |Bass Soloist, "V~. ; ; —_——__. 3 = Do not fail to hear the Finest, Colored Musical ; 3 Ongrnization in the United States, and which takes § ; high ranks among the best of eitherfrace. ' LAWRENCE, Nathan Miller is sick at his home on New York street. Mrs. P. Cloude entertained the Imperial Art Club, last Saturday. The Twentieth Century Club met last Sunday at Warren street Baptist church, The young girls -seemto take much interest in the work. The executive Committee of thé State Federation of Women's clubs will meet Saturday April 4, at the home of Miss Victoria Miller, 121 Maple street, North Lawrence. The home of Miss Birtie Ellis wasthe scene of much merti- mentlast Friday evening when the high school girls entertained their friends. About 50 guests were present. The house was ‘beautifully decorated for the occasion. During the evening the guests were treated to man- dolin, guitar and piano solos. Late in the evening a two course lunch was served. The Carnation Art Club met Friday with Miss Amanda Price, 1033 New Jersey strect. Ike Miller is on the sick list. Mrs. J. A. Gothard and Miss Emma Brown, of Kansas City, Kas., will attend the executive board meeting, which will con- vene in Lawrence April 4, 1903, at 10 o'clock a. m. EMPORIA. KAN. One of the swellest and most pleasant social affairs ever held in Emporia was given last Fri- day evening at the Wigwam by the girls of the D. D. Imp Club. This club is composed of the cream of Emporia society, and several of the elite of Topeka and Newton, together with Em- poria’s best young men, were royally entertained by them. ur. and mrs Daniel Weeks, assist- ed by Mrs. Harris, were the caterers. The early part of the evening was spent in games. About 10:30 a most elaborate three-course luncheon was serv- ed. Theten tables with their snow white linen, cut glass, sil- ver and decorations of red and white carnations, aided by the young ladies’ evening gowns, made a most brilliant scene. After luncheon the orchestra pealed forth its sweet music and the many Imps and their escorts tripped the light fantastic until anearly hour in the morning. Those present were Misses Anna Stafford, Cyrenia Smith, Hallie Ford, Grace Tipton, Jessie Can- afax, Bessie Williamson, Anna Wellingham, Ella Carson, Myrtle Tipton, Birdie Council, Willa Merriweather, Carrie Pheonix, Addie Horton, Nellie Tipton, Victoria Garner, Susie Welling- bam, Cora Moore, Sadie Phillips; Jennette Willis, of Topeka; Mrs. Jiles Elliott and Mrs. Bert Ray; Messrs Chas. Bosley, Ed Reeves, Jas. Roper, Oasa Steele, Arche Ray, Geo. Jones, Eman Jeffer- son, Wm. Lampton, Percy Lewis, C. Winston, Wm. Elliott, Fred Carter; Dr. E. S. Lee and Robt. Thompson, of Topeka; Frank Chiles and Clarence Rickman, of Newton. | Rey. Taylor, of Missouri, is in the city helping Rev. Jackson with his revival. Mrs. Fox, of Skiddy, is in the city visiting friends. James Turner, who has been to Lincoln, Neb., for a yearor more, is back in Junction City once more. We hope the clubs organized throughout the state have their eyes on Senator Heanly, of Law- rence, who voted against the anti-lynching bill. Mrs. Malissa Jones, who has been ill a good many years, died Thursday and the funeral was held at the A. M. E. Church SaturdayMarch 14. Rev. Young officiated. MEXICO, MO. Misses Mattie Basket and Ida Wrighstell attended conference in Sedalia last week. Both ladies had a delighted time, as this was one of the best sessions of conference ever know. A large delegation was present and every one was royally entertain- ed by the good people of Sedalia. Misses Hannah Davis and Doshia Johnson are able to be out again after a serious illness of la grippe. Hattie, the little daughter of Charlie Henderson, died Satur- day after several months illness of consumption. The many friends extend their greatest sympathy to the bereaved family. Prof. A. R. Chinn, of Glasgow, Mo., was in town on business Saturday. Miss Emma Jervel went to St Louis on business Tuesday. Mrs. Nancy Johnson is con. fined to her bed with la grippe. OSKALOOSA. The new pastor of the First Baptist church, has broken the record by giving an entertain- ment having five competitors to be crowded as queen, and the most beautiful young lady of the town. Two weeks carnest work directed by Rev. Haley produced the most brilliant success ever achieved in Oskaioosz, Miss Luela Cotton bearing off the coveted prize. The good mem- bers of his church spared no ‘means in doing their part, for the tables were burdened with dain- ties, sweet to the palate. The whole affair supports the reputa- tion of Rev. Haley asa financier, for the snug sum of $54 was an- nounced amidst the smiles and applause of the members and friends. Invitations aro out announcing the marriage of Dt. Sarah Walk- erC.S., of Macedonia Taber- nacle No. 93 to Sir Knight Will- iat McElroy, of St. Luke's Tem- ple No. 5. Both are prominent citizens of North Topeka. The ceremony will take place at the W.K. T. Hall, 509 West B street, North Topeka. All guests will present their invitations at the door. Mrs. P. Wooten, of Lincoln, Neb., isdangerously ill. She is amember of Macedonia Taber- nacle No. 93. The Twelve Star Cluo was en- tertained by Mrs. Emma Reece last Wednesday evening. Quite a number of young folks gave a very entertaining party at the residence of the Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Greene 1401 W. R. R. St. N. Topeka, in honor of Misses Ida and Zora Harvell, in anticipation of their departure for Columbus, Kas. Rev. Frank Wilson C. G. M.. of Kansas City, Kas., was a very pleasant caller at Macedonia Tabernacle No. 83; also gave an interesting lecture. Rev. W. P. Greene was 2 pleasant visitor at home this week, A FLOURISHING CONDITION. Uncer the economical and bus- iness management of Prof. A. F. Reynolds, Capital City Lodge No. 9, A. F. & A. M., Jefferson City, Mo., together with her many friends, assembled in an informal way in the A. M. E. church, March 12th and cele- brated the extinguishing of all indebtedness of said lodge. Speeches were made by Past Master G.W. Dupee, Past Mast- er A. Drake, Prof. J. W. Dam- el, Prof J. H. Garnet, J. W., P. M. Richard Winston, Chaplain, C. B. Lane, S. W., and Prof. A. L. Reynolds, who is serving his fourth term as W. M. of the Jodge. | ‘When Prof. Reynolds was first installed as W. M. the lodge was about $700 in debt; and during his administration about $500 more was added to that amount through deaths, funeral expenses, looking after the sick, etc. All of this has been paid and the lodge today stands clear of debt and owns its hall, with a store room which brings in $13 monthly. This splendid condition of affairs is due largely to cur W. M., A. L. Reynolds. So well has he managed the financial affairs of the lodge, with such dignity and equal justice to all has he pre- sided, that he has been elected to the position he now holds three times without soliciting it and without opposition, There is not a member of the lodge but what would vote for his re-elec- tion at the annual meeting in June if he would accept, but he has stated positively that he will not accept nomination as he wishes to encourage other am- bitious young men. He has made the way easy and the lodge is in such condition that the next nan will have smooth sailiug. Prof, Reynolds does not stand high only in the Masonic frater- nity, but he stands high in school work, in the community in which he resides and in the state at large. He is a member of the faculty of Lincoln Insti- tute. He holds three objects dear to him: his work as a teach- er, his church and his lodge. He has been to his church what he has keen to his lodge, a finan- cier. When theA. M. E. church split into two fractions, one of them known as the A. M. E. Z. church, he was superintend. ent of the Sunday School. Al. though he was not identifiec with the church and only a hand- ful of the members left, with < debtof $1,600 hanging over the church, he did not falter. He soon after joined the church anc was elected one of its trustees. Through his advice and valuable ‘council the chorch has redocec Cheap Trip — : In Pullman Tourist Sleepers on fast Santa Fe trains; also FREE CHAIR CARS, in charge ofan experienced passen- ges director, who looks after the comfort of the passengers, points out places of interest, etc. New cars, courteons employes, excellent meats; 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 Avenus, NorthGopeka. | $700. We, as a lodge, asa church and as citizens are proud of Prof. Reynolds and feel that it is not “only due him that something be said of him, but that it is due the race. NEWTON. Mr. Williams, of Emporia. visited the city last week. Also, Mr. Nealie and wife of Wichita, and Miss Cora Stevenson, of Valley Center. Rev. McNeal, of Kansas City, Kas., is assisting Rev. Jordan in the revival at the Second Baptist church. John Underwood and Miss Nealie of Wichita, were quietly married at the home of the bride. Sam Hall and wife of Peabody, have come to this city to locate. John Williams will take his departure for his home in Salina. Casie Turner and wife have come to locate. Miss Fannie House entertained at her home, Clarence Rickman J. Williams, Byele Morrow, W. and Orian Smith. | Peter Gray is reported on the sick list. Oo Se ene: E. W. Frost and wife, of Milwaukie, Wis., spent two days atthe school, last week. All of the departments of the school were visited and Mr. Frost made a helpful and encouraging talk to the students in the chapel. The trades of the young men are now housed in the Slater- Armstrong Memorial Trades’ building. The new Saw Mill is complet- ed and preparations are being made to move the machinery from the old building to the new one. Monday, Feb. 16th, was a red letter day at Tuskegee, Francis J. Garrison spending the day with us. It was indeed a treat tothe students to hear a speech from the son of such an illustri- ous man as William Lloyd Gar- rison. Ms. Compton has moved his res taurant to his Hiite boarding house, 1104 Charlotte street, Kansas City, Mo, Nicely furnished rooms ail first-class up-to-date, The best peo- pie of the city est at the Elite When to the clyt give him @ call PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee coun- ty, Kansas, Anna Ackerson, plainiff, va. Garrett W. Ackerson, defendant, Summons by Publication. ‘The State of Kansas to Garrett W. Ackerson. Greeting: You are hereby notified that you baye been sued by Anna Ackerson, plaintiff above named for « divorce, and that her petition ts on file in the office of the clerk of Shaw- ‘ee county, Kansas, District Court; that unless you answer said petition on or before the 16th day of April A. D. 1903, the allegations thereof will be taken as true and judgment ren dered forever divorcing said plalntif from you and annulling the marriag contract heretofore entered into by each of you. ANNA ACKERSON, Per W. G, Fairchild, Attorney. Attest: I. 8 Curtis, Clerk Distric Clerk. By Zora B. West, Deputy. [Seal] IN THE COURT OF TOPEKA, SHAW- NEB COUNTY, KANSAS. 8. B. Inenhart, plaintiff, vs. Byron Cartwright, defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To Byron Cartwright, defendant here- in: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled court and cause by the above named ‘Plaintiff; that said plaintl® demands Judgment against you fer the sum of $50.00 and costs of sult, for and ex account of legal services rendered for you and at your request, and that in sald action, a garnishment summons has been issued to I. 8 Curtis as garnishee herein, and that sald L 6. Curtis has answered in this action that be Is indebted to said defendant in the sum of $35.50, and that unless you, said defendant, answer herein om or before the 7th day of March, 1903, the Dill of particulars filed therein by the plaintif® will be taken as true and Jndgment will be rendered accordingly acs ected Came meio 80 due from the garnishee herein as ‘sforesald, to the payment of the plaint- i claim and the costs of this so- ton, 8. B, ISMNHART. Attest: E. L, GOOD, Clerk Court of Topeka. 4n the District Court of Shawnee, coum- ty, Kanses, Sarah rrice, plaintifr, vs. George Price, defendant. No. 0. Btate of Kansas, Shawnee county, #2 ‘The state of Kansas to George Price, Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above piain- tif to obtain a divorce from you and that you must answor the petition fled by the plaintiff on or before the 2B day Of March, A. D. 108, of the petition will be taken as true and judgment granting the plaintiff a divorce from you, will be rendered accordingty. W. & M'CLINTOCK. Attorney for Platntif®. 1, 8. Curtis, Clerx of District Cowrt, (Sea.) ——_—— J. R, Lytle, agent of the North ‘Western Home Buying company, will place you in possession 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. Vor further information call on, or write to, J. Ro Lytle, 927 Kansas avenue, helen ee ' ‘Wasbingwon Temnple No. %, Knights of Tabor—Meets every Friday night at Sone of Protection Hall, corner Sixth and Btate streeta. EA. Henderson, C. G. M, No Wt N, Third St, Kansas City, Kansas, Mt. Hared Tabernacle No. 15-Meste every Tuesday night at 23 Cherokees st. Frank Smith, C. M, Third and Pros- eat ot. | TABERNACLES. ‘Victoria. Tabernacle—alests every Frt- day near the corner of Fourth aud Cher- okee streets, Leavenworth. Kan. DT. LAURA BRIGHT, C. F., ‘32 Ohto Ave, DT, BALLIE COX, H. P.. 5 Fitth ave, Bt. Marie Yabernacle No. 19-Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of cack month, Hour of meeting 2:8 p.m, Lawrence, Kan, DT. MAGGIB FIBHRACK, C. P. DT. MARIE EB. BROWN, C. R. Wichita Tabernacle No. Meets the first and third ‘Thursday afternoen of each month. Hour of meeting 3p. m. Wichita, Ken. DT. LUE ANDERSON, ¢. P. DT, L, COVINGTON, C. R. Rebecca Tabernacle No, 1-Mcste the fret and third Moedays, afternoee, at M. and ©, Hall, corner Eighth and Wase- ington streets, Mra. Katie Miner, C. P. No. 5 Nebraska Ave, Kanes City, Tabernacle No. 9 and Deughter Altes ‘Tucker of Victoria No. 39 of Leaven- worth, Kansas, transferred to Golden Sheaf Tabernacte No. #1, Omaka, Golfan Rule Taberassle No. 13-Meets firet and third Wednesday nights at Sons of Protection Hal, corner Ststh and State streeia, SMrs, Bettie Jehnece, C. P., No ‘12 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, Golden Sheaf Tadernacie No. 1 was visited by Miss X. lagram, « auree from Douglas hospital, asking ait fer that tn- etivution; $1.00 was given her frem the eoctety. Queen ef the West Tabernsale No. 5 meets the first and third Wednestays afternoon, at M. and 0. Hall, corse Washinetoh and Mighth streets, 2m. Cors Taylor, C. P., Ne. 116 Parallel Ava, Kanses City, Kan. Fair West Tebernscle No, &—Meets fret and third Fridays, afternoon, at 2. and O. Hall, corner Bighth an@ Wast- ington streets, Mrs. Chariette Dalton, ©. P, No #2 Freemss Ave, Kansas City, Kanes, Golden Bheaf Tabernacle No. %—Meets first and third Thurefay aftersoon of cach month at Masonic Hall, Thirteenth aad Dougias atresta, Mre. Anna Brown, HL P.; Nettie Kellogg, C, R. | “Mt. Mariah Tabernacle No. i—Moets the second and fourth Thursdays tn each month. Arcanum meets the fourth Saturday ta each month. Clinging Rose Teat No. %—Mests the first and third Bcturdeys tm eagh south. Golden Temple No, 17~-Mests first aod thind Wednesday nights of each moath Sir Allen Garner, C, 2 Str lesiah Cur Co Charity Rose Taberascle Ne. 3—Mosts firet and third Wednesday afberscens st 2: pm. Dt Laure Smith, H P.; Dt Bisa Smith, C. R. re DIRECTORY. 0. 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“ pth 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, Nob. No. 60, W. Ostein, 4 Lane szait. Topeka. . No. ro, Frank’ Smith, Third ave- awe, Leavenworth. No. 13, A. H, Morton, 1308 Wash- ngton 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, Lene- pah, I. T. Mrs. Lee Anderson, 724 St.Francis street, Wichita. Anna Boyd, Rural Route, Pitts- burg. Fannie Corneal, Box 384, Alli- ance, 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 a7th street, South Omaha, Neb. Annie Barnes, 339 W. 1st South street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. M. E. Bird, 192 Wetmore atreet, Everett, Wash. Sadie Chrisp, 615 Chestnut street lola. Nannie Dunlap, Juaction City. Katie Miner, 315 Nebraska street, Kansas City, Kas. Tda M. Jordan, 903 Western ave. North Topeka, Laura Smith, 308 East Eleventh street, Coffeyville. Elizabeth Blackwell, 2113 Nicolas street, Nebraska. No. 3, Robert Jordan, go3 West- ern avenue, North Topeka. No. 8, R. M. Bingham, 1727, E. 27th 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.