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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. NEGROES APPEAL TO KINGS A VOLUME V. They Ask Foreign Intervention to Stop Injustice A Statement, Issued by the Equal Rights Association, Representing 300,000 Blacks, Declares They are Grossly Mistreated. CLEVELAND, O., March 29.—Three hundred thousand Negroes who belong to the Equal Rights association have appealed to the Emperors and Kings of the old world to aid them in the United States. The petitioners declare they are victims of gross injustice and that all of them are likely to be murdered by the whites of America. Intervention through the representatives of the European and Asiatic monarchs at Washington is requested to compel the United States to grant the blacks the justice they assert is denied them. C. W. Hines, chairman of the executive committee of the Equal Rights association, is the author of the appeal to the old world. He made public the appeal today at the headquarters of the association in this city. The views expressed are not his alone. They represent the sentiment of all the members of the association, for they were adopted at a secret session of the association in this city. W. H. Thorp, of Boston, is president and I. E. Turner, of New York, is treasurer of the association. The right of the Negroes to appeal and toreign governments to intervene is based on the United States' interference in behalf of the Cubans. Copies of the appeal have been sent to the heads of all foreign governments. Additional copies will be distributed throughout the United States. TEXT OF THE APPEAL The appeal, in part, is as follows: "We, the Afro-Americans of the United States of America, are brutally and barbously maltreated and beasely compelled for no crime or misdemeanor to suffer every indignity, cruelty, and murder that inhuman, fiendish nature can invent, by some of those who once held the Afro-Americans in bondage and slavery or the descendants of those who once held the Afro-Americans in slavery and bondage in the United States, and who still, without cause, harbor in their hearts a deadly hatred against the Afro-American race. "We behold with sorrow and grief the twentieth century ushered in with the same bloody catalogue staring the American people in their faces, witnessing mob violence, murder, disfranchising and crime against the Afro-Americans in this city most alarmingly on the increase. Such oppression, wholesale lynching and wanton murder of an innocent people was never before heard of in any civilized country. "From one to five or more are either tortured, hung, shot or butchered and driven from their homes daily, while others are burnt to death at the stake. It has come to be such a common occurrence that the press and pulpit say but little about it, They pay more attention to the barborities of the foreign countries than they do to their own America; to slake the deadly hate and foul thirst for murder and to wallow their hands in the warm blood of their dying victims. NEGROES CUT UP AND SOLD. "And while the victims are writhing in pain in the fire, their ears, eyes and fingers are cut out and off for souvenirs, and pieces of their sizzling, frying and burning flesh are slashed from their burning bodies and are auctioned off to the highest bidder after this fashion, holding it up: 'Who wants a piece of nigger meat? Who wants a piece of nigger meat? It is sold at ten cents.' The heart is divided into quarters and is sold at twenty-five cents each. "And they seldom get employment except at menial labor. Wages that they receive are the smallest that is paid to any other employee. They are barred out of most every place that other races are admitted and in places of amusement and on common carriers, in hotels the color line is drawn on them. They are discriminated against in courts, now and then permitted to sit on the jury, but not if the Afro-American is litigant in a suit against any other nationality. They cannot even rent a decent house to live in. "The courts are presided over by what are classed as white men. The officials of the law are the same, except now and then an Afro-American policeman. Education, character and competency cut no figure in their behalf. "We have time and again pleaded and appealed to Presidents, to Congresses of the United States to enforce the laws and to stop that inhuman wholesale murder, that discrimination and slaughter of an innocent people, but every plea and appeal has been ignored. ASK OLD WOBLD TO INTERFERE. "We therefore, now, in the name of God Almighty, do hereby appeal for the powers of Europe and to every civilized nation of the world, through their representatives at Washington, D. C., to interfere in some way in behalf of the poor, downtrodden, outraged Afro-American of the United States. "In God's name, will the King of England, will the Emperor of Germany, will the Czar of Russia, will the Sultan of Turkey, will the Shah of Persia, will the Emperor of Austria, will the King of Italy, will the King of Greece, will the President of Switzerland, will the King of Portugal, will the President of France, will the King of Sweden and will King of Siam, will the Emperor of China, will the Emperor of or the Mikado of Japan, will the rulers of Belgium, Roumania, Luxemburg, Monte-Negro and all other foreign powers interfere in some way in behalf of the suffering, outraged and murdered Afro-American people of the United States and thus save the name of Christianity from reproach, mockery and derision and the name of humanity from shame, ridicule and contempt, and civilization, with all of its dear amenities, from disgrace, scorn and ignominy?" EASY WHEN YOU KNOW NOW. Not long ago William Williams. United States Sub-treasurer at Chicago, was one of two passengers on a mixed train in the South. The sleeping accommodations consisted of four berths at one end of the day coach. Persons who could afford the luxury might occupy these upon payment of $1 apiece to the colored train porter. Mr. Williams, bent on indulging his extravagant desire, gave the porter a $1 bill and told him to make up a bunk for him. In a few moments the other passenger,' similarly reckless of expense, engaged a neighboring berth but had nothing smaller than a $5 bill to offer. The porter could not make the change, so Mr. Williams, with a view to relieving the situation, took an inventory of his currency, but found that he had only $4 in small bills. "Dat's al right," said the porter. "Ah can fix it wit dat." He took the $4, added the $1 that Mr. Williams had previously paid him, gave the whole to the other passenger and turned the $5 bill over to Mr. Williams. "That's easy," said the sub-treasurer. "Oh, yes, sah," the porter replied proudly, "ev'ything's easy in dis work when you knows how." The two passengers exchanged surreptitious glances and awaited developments, while the porter began making the beds. Presently he stopped making the beds, with a pillow between his teeth and a white slip in both hands. For a moment he stood like a tableau of Night Encasing slumber's Pillow; then, approached the "other" passenger. "Scuse me, sah," said he, "but Ah reckon!Ah done made a mistake. Ah didn't take no pay foh youah berth, sah." "Didn't you?" The passenger affected surprise, Joshed the porter awhile and finally gave him the $1. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 10, 1903. IS NOT A REPUBLICAN VICTORY! The election of Mr. Bergundthal by the women of Topeka has but one significance, and that is the enforcement of the prohibitory law. If all other business is neglected to the detriment of the tax-payers, this law must be carried out. We suppose intoxicating liquors will be sold for medical and scientific purposes only. We shall ever contend that men alone constitute and carry out party principles, and that men alone give it their daily study, that women have no politics—they vote from excitement and persuasion. Where women are permitted to meddle and dictate in a part of party politics, so long will discord and dissention arise. A lot of unscrupulous men will side with them to get the crums and off-falls from the coffers. Let the Republicans who can stand up like brave soldiers—combat this proposition, declare that until women are clothed with all power to exercise the elective franchise, and have at least demonstrated some ability and a desire to become active in politics will they claim an election participated in by them a party allegiance. The victory of Mr. Bergundthal is not a Republican victory by any means; the wonderful influence the women have over some men is such that some are swept from all reason or conception of the results until it is too late. This sort of politics is like a novelty, it will last awhile, but when the dull thud comes, there will be a changing of base. We are not babies, but men, and if noise and excitement could change our policy, we would change in every issue of this paper. "You got my dollar all right didn't you?" asked Mr. Williams. "Oh, yes sah, I got youahs de fust thing." "You're pretty quick at figures, aren't you?" "Yes, sah. Lots o' folks gits me to do figgahs for 'em." He returned to his bed-making, and the incident so far as he was concerned, seemed closed. The next morning, however, he came to Mr. Williams with a woebegone expression on his face, be-tokening a contrite and an humble heart. "Scuse me, sah," said he, "Is you good at figgahs?" "Pretty good," the sub-treasurer modestly admitted. "Dar's somep'nerbout dem berths dat Ah's afraid Ah can't make de comp'ny un'erstand. Hit's cl'ar enough to me, but Ah reckon Ah can't'splain it so the comp'ny'll see it." "What is it?" "Hit's dis: You done gived me a dollah foh one berth an' de oddah gemman done gived me a dollah foh de oddah berth, an' I done got on'y one dollah to show foh it. Ah knows hit's all right, an' you ge'mmen knows hit's all right: but how's Ah gwine to 'splain to de company how come Ah on'y got one dollah foh two berths?" Mr. Williams admitted that the proposition was so complex that the company might not fully comprehend it, so he gave the poster the missing dollar and advised him to IS NOT A The election of one significance, and all other business must be carried out medical and scientific alone constitute give it their daily excitement and perdictate in a part arise. A lot of us and off-falls from like brave soldiers are clothed with a least demonstrated will they claim an victory of Mr. Bess wonderful influence swept from all late. This sort of the dull thud comes but men, and if no change in every is turn it in without any explanation at all. "Yes sah," said the porter. "Ah reckon on dat's{de bes' way. De comp'ny ain't right smart at figgahs, nohow."—Brooklyn Eagle. YOUNG LADIES CONGRESS. A very large committee met at Dr. Snelson's residence Monday night to formulate further plans for the forthcoming Young Women's Congress. The movement developed to such large proportions that it was found expedient to hold a two day's session instead of one. The opening session will be held Thursday night May 7th, when the President's address will be made by Miss Hester Hawkins, chief regent, and the installation of all officers held. There will be four departments as follows: "Fireside", with Miss Felicia Davis as regent, and "Educational" with Miss Minta G. Beck regent on Thursday night May 7th; "Industriad" with Miss Minnie Howell as regent and "Social" with Miss Gertrude Solomon regent on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. A grand musical will be given Friday night May 8, under the regency of Miss Pearl McNeal. Miss Belle Forte was elected second associate regent and Miss Minnie Nichols assistant recorder. Thirty chorus girls were also chosen who will be under the regency of Miss Bessie Hawkins, choral regent. Six maids of honor were also elected. The programs of each department will be given in full next week. The list of subjects will cover every feature of the life of a rising young woman. The general committee will meet again Thursday night. April 16, at St. John's church. All young women are invited. TWO PROMINENT NORTH TOPEKANS HAPPILY WED. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor Hall the Scene of a Brilliant Social Event. The marriage ceremony which was performed at the U. K. T. hall 509 West "B" street, North Topeka, March 26th, by Rev. H. W. White, pastor of "B" street Baptist church, under the auspices of Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93 was superb, and united in bonds of holy wedlock Mr. Wm. McElroy to Miss Sarah Walk- NISS SARAH WALKER. NISS SARAH WALKER. er. Mr. McElroy is well respected and owns a pleasant home. Miss Sarah Walker, a very popular young lady of the city, also C. R. of the above Tabernacle, was handsomely dressed in white costume. The floral boquets of pink and white were lovely. The bridesmaid, Miss Willella of Mr. Bergundthal by the women of and that is the enforcement of the prince is neglected to the detriment of the tax out. We suppose intoxicating liquor scientific purposes only. We shall ever and carry out party principles, and my study, that women have no politics persuasion. Where women are permit of party politics, so long will discon- scrupulous men will side with them in the coffers. Let the Republicans w wers—combat this proposition, declare all power to exercise the elective fran- ded some ability and a desire to become a election participated in by them a par- Bergundthal is not a Republican victory since the women have over some men is a reason or conception of the result of politics is like a novelty, it will last ones, there will be a changing of base. We noise and excitement could change our issue of this paper. Sneed, was also handsomely dressed, Mr. Chris. Jones was groomsman. The happy couple were the recipients of very many presents from numerous friends, the following being a partial list: Mrs. Laura Reynolds, a pickle dish; Mrs Smith, cup and saucer; Mrs A Covington, fruit dish; Mrs H Olden, china cup and saucer; James W Chatman, $ \frac{1}{2} $ dozen wine glasses; Ella Harald, dresser scarf; Josie M. MR. WM. M'ELROY. Ewing, cake stand; H C Bowman and T F Seymour, picture; Annie Lee, cuspadore; E H Walker and wife, oat meal set; Robert Jordan and wife, one china fruit dish Mrs M D Jones, salad dish; D Hyde and wife, fruit dish; Harvey Puyrear and wife, pin cushion and dresser scarf; Mr Winburne; two linen tow- els; Mr Alexandria, 6 wine glasses; T J Williams and wife, fruit dish and six ice cream dishes, Miss Mary Glenn, salad dish; Miss EvaPayton, saled dish; Miss Rachel Handsome, silver spoon; Willia Merriweather, half doz bread and butter plates: Miss Virgil Mason, Burlington, Kas, bread plate and solid silver dish, Lizzie Hibbet, three cocoa cupa; Julia Armour, ½ doz sherbert glasses; E Hyde, 2 fruit dishes B Bradshaw, salad dish; Misses M Williams Maria Thompson, Sarah Payne, Rosie Lisenbery, water set; W Wims and wife, mirror; F Beech, kitchen ware; E Johnson, ½ doz napkins; J Johnson silver candlestick; L Baker, linen towel, S Taylor and wife, water pitcher; Miss J Hopkins, fruit dish; Miss E Booker, table scarf; Rev D Smith and wife, plate; Mrs W F Armour, ½doz china dishes: W B Bryant a wife, cake stand; A Weatherly and wife, china pie plate; Mrs E Tymon, stand cover; D Bryant, water set; Mrs Phillis Race, Miss M Wilson 2 linen towels; Mrs Bettie E Warfield, fruit dish: Miss Lizzie Turuer, fruit dish; Wm Malony and Miss A Furgerson, water set and tooth pick holder; Miss Mary Williams, 6 water glasses; Mrs Lottie Quarrels china cup and saucer: Mrs M Hendrickson, fruit dish: Anna Smith, linen towel; Jeneva Sparks, sofa pillow; S Taylor, towel and bread plate, Miss Mattie Turner, pickle dish: J G Clark, rice boiler; J A Teat and wife, 2 linen towels; Jas Lacenbery and wife, 2 vases; Nannie White sofa pillow; J Walker and wife, water VICTORY! Of Topeka has but morbidity law. If tax-payers, this law will be sold for contend that men and that men alone—they vote fromitted to meddle and word and dissention to get the crums who can stand up that until women purchase, and have at the active in politicserty allegiance. The by any means; the such that some are adults until it is too awhile, but when We are not babies, our policy, we would bucket and dipper; Miss Lizzie Puryear, linen towel; Lulu Covington, creamer set; T E Jordan and wifes picture; Mr Bradford and wife, picture; Mr Murphy and wife, of Caldwell, Kansas, 2 towel racks, Ollie Stull, sister and company, 6 sauce dishes. salad dish; ChristopherJones 1 solid soup ladle: Mrs Sue Garrett, and daughter, picture: A Saunders bread plate; J Birdwhistle and wife ½ doz bread plates; Miss Callie Birdwhistle and sister, 6 wine glasses; Mrs T Roberts, china fruit dish. LANE CHAPEL Bishop Isaac Lane, DD, of Jack-ron, Tenn., Bishop of the Third Episcopal district, of the CME church, will preach Easter Sunday at Lane chapel. The Bishop will assist his son, C W Lane, D D, in his great Easter rally for the new church. Dr Lane and his congregation at Lane chapel, corner Fourteenth and Van Buren streets, are struggling to raise $1,000 Sunday, to begin the building of their new brick church. Come and hear the Bishop and assist the collection tables. Preaching at 11 a.m. Easter exercises by the BS, at 2 p.m. under the management of Mrs Sadie Owen, Superintendent; preaching at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. by the Bishop. The pastors of the city and their congregations are invited to worship in Lane chapel. A PROGRESSIVE ORDER The Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Leavenworth, assembled last Saturday in their new hall, 217 Deleware street, to unveil the bust of the late Father Moses Dixon. The bust was delayed by the express company, and therefore this part of the exercises was postponed. Sir J. H. Chavis, master of ceremonies, invited a few of the Sir Knights present to address the large audience which had assembled. Many out of town people from Kansas City, Kas., Missouri, Atchison and Topeka were present for the occasion. Sir J. W. Wilson, of Kansas City, Kas., made a speech in which he set forth many good things which would prove very beneficial should we heed them. He said that what we need most at the present time is a higher education along moral, financial and political lines. That there should be a stronger union with each other; that our government needs to be reformed for the preservation of the Union, that if we had more true race leaders to fight our battles, we would progress faster. His speech was attentively listened to and at its conclusion, he was greeted with a round of applause and a hearty hand-shake. Sir J. J. Thomas, one of the young stalwarts of the Kaw, and an old standard member of the order, dwelt most upon the life of the late Father Dixon. He said he was a man who loved his race, a man who worked for the upbuilding of his people, and that it was a pleasure for him to follow after the examples as laid down by him. That he hoped that the thousands of Knights and Daughters would continue to follow in his foot-steps and cause others to do likewise. His speech was well received, and was lustily applauded. Sir Chief Gzand Mentor Frank G. Wilson made the soul stirring speech of the evening. He said that owing to the fact that the bust had not arrived, that his speech would not be as he had arranged. He further remarked: "I had planned to make this a solemn occasion. The unveiling of the bust of our lamented Father Dixon, has been looked upon as a great event. Every stain of slavery has been washed from the flag of the nation, and when I saw the statute of Crispus Attucks along with other brave men in the public places of Boston; the valor displayed by the older Negroes in 1861 in defending the stars and stripes of this Union on the principal battle fields, and by the young Negro at San Juan Hill, it is enough to inspire us with fresh courage and make us strive harder. The charge that the Negro is a rapist by his white enemies is all a lie. He was true to the women when their husbands, fathers and sons were at war fighting to keep them in slavery. The most of this out cry is to shield the filth of some one else or themselves. The Negro should feel proud of the wonderful progress he has made in these few years. You don't hear of the 'hoodo doctors,' etc., among our people are a thing of the past, instead you see the highly educated practicing physicians, lawyers, farmers and business people. All we want is to be let alone, no one can tell what is in the brain of a person without giving him a trial." He loudly applauded several times. He was highly complimented by all for his logical and soul stirring speech. The manager of THE PLAINDEALER was invited to be present, and we were pleased to note the thrift and progress of the Temples and Tabernacles, we found Mt. Horeb Temple, No. 10, C. M., Sir Mat Carson; C. R., R. D. Nichols; Victoria Tabernacle, No. 30, C. P., Dt. Sallie Cox; C. R., Dt, Laura Bright; Crystal Tabernacle, No. 20, C. P., Dt. Anna Coleman; C. R., Dt. Alberta Chavis, all are prosperous and they have a combined membership of 210; monthly dues $88.00 of which 31.50 goes into the grand treasury. They have purchased a substantial two-story brick building at 217 Deleware street for $1,500 well worth $2,000, and are receiving $40 per month rent, which in four years will pay for the building. NUMBER 14. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor Dedicate Their New Hall at Leavenworth Many Interesting Speeches Were Delivered In Humane Old England Law is Obeyed. This is the right step in the righ direction, and we would be pleased be pleased to see more lodges follow in their foot-steps. We will herald to the public from time to time the progress of this organization in order that others may profit by their example. IN HUMANE OLD ENGLAND. "England boasts that in London, 6,000,000 population, there were but twenty-four murders committed in one year. But two of the criminals escaped justice. "The figures are official. The record is amazing; the more so when you remember that London has a criminal population large enough to make a city by themselves—100,000 beggars and a slum district that covers miles of territory. "There are no records in the United States to compare with such a showing. "What is the logic of the figures and the excess of crimes of violence shown in this country? "Respect for the law. "There is more of it across the water than here. A court isn't a joke in England. It means something, and it is rare that an incompetent man finds a place on the bench. "The laws are enforced rigidly and wisely. The human being who commits a crime can be reasonably sure that if found out he will be punished. That is a great deterrent of crime. "There is some 'pull' there. A title has saved men from justice, but in the main an Englishman reaps as he sows, and men and women, distinguished and bearing honorable names, have stood in the prisoner's dock in London and met trial the same as the peasant. "Respect for the law, fear of its consequences, court honesty, explain those marvelous figures that mean safety of person such as is enjoyed in no city in the United States. "Here, with all our education and our fine system of courts, no man can with certainty say of a murderer, 'He will suffer the extreme penalty, until the victim has been legally killed. There is always the chance of escape left open by 'pull,' technicalities or the deliberate miscarriage of justice. There is always just as keen talent to be had to defeat the law's ends as there is to enforce them. "In passing, it is well to remember that in the last eighteen years there have been 2,784 lynchings in the United States, and practically none in England. "A lynching is always a severe criticism on the manner in which law is enforced." We reproduce the above from the Kansas City World as an evidence of the crying need of moral reforms in this country. It would not be bad policy to divert some of the millions sent annually to maintain Christian missions in foreign climes and do something for the "heathern about our doors." With one section of the country selecting its most depraved and lawless representatives to fill the highest places in the nation, it is not surprising that the large criminal record is found here. In the South a premium is placed on lawlessness and millions of inoffensive and industrious citizens are denied the merest rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Let us as a nation supplement the noble efforts of our President to bring before the world the highest type of manhood and womanhood regardless of race. This can only be accomplished by giving all the largest opportunity for an individual development. Published at Topolka, Punjab county, Kes. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 112 EAST SEVENTH STREET. BICK CHILLES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER I. H. CHILDERS, - - EDISON SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail $1.00 Six months by mail 750 Three months by mail 500 Retained at the parsoffice at Topolka as second class mail matter. Negroes cannot succeed so long as envy, jealousy and backbiting is the predominating motive. Let's quit and try another tack. Republican leaders are looking for a presidential running mate in the west. We most respectfully invite inspection of our Kansas string of political thoroughbreds. Now that we are to have a respite of political agitation in this city for two years, let the Negro leaders consider the extremely bad policy of knifing one another to curry favor with the other race. There will be seven colored graduates in the June class at the High school this year; what have we as a race got for them to do? They cannot all be teachers, lawyers and doctors, Let our business men ponder this question. The Topeka Negro is waking to the need of commercial advancement and one sees with deep gratification the increased number of Negroes in business. Every Negro who opens a business makes a place for some boy or girl. Keep the good work going. The Congressional convention at Great Bend, last week, was a hummer. Dumont Smith is the first man in Kansas to learn the politicians a new trick; that is, not to hang on when you can make a ten strike for yourself. His withdrawal from the race before his name was balloted on was a surprise to the slate makers. This makes him a very strong antagonist to run up against. He nominated for Congressman of the Seventh District the Hon. Victor Murdock, who is one of the brightest young men in the west. His election is assured and his majority will be immense. The people will learn to love and honor him more and more every year until he reaches one of the highest positions in the gift of the voters of Kansas Keep your eyes on him. NEWTON. George Slaughter has returned to his home on East Sixth street. Miss Maud Harvey has returned from a trip to Sterling. O. Steel, of Colorado, passed through the city on his way home. A. Ford and Mrs. Mary Smith were married Thursday evening, at the home of the bride. The McKinley club entertained at the residence of Mrs. L. C. Coleman. Now is the time to invest in the Home Building Association. It may be the last chance for people that do not own property. Why not invest and stop paying rent? Johnnie Williams has returned to the city. William Rickman and E. B. Kennedy are still hanging paper and guaranteeing satisfaction. Headquarters, at Dickie's Drug Store. We still move along nicely and feel that we are in the coming town of the West. The Sec- ond Baptist church is in a flourishing condition. Our pastor, Rev. J. W. Jordan, preached an able sermon on Baptism, last Sunday morning, from the text, Romans vi, 4. The Baptism at 3 p. m., was largely attended, 10 brave soldiers going down to put on Christ. The subject of evening sermon was, "Christ offered for sale," Matt, xxvi, 15, after which the right hand of feilowship was extended to the new members and the Lord's Supper was administered. JOPLIN NOTES L. K. Wallace left Sunday evening for Neosho, to visit home folks before going to Colorado Springs. Miss Edna Allen left a few days ago for a visit with friends in Pleasanton, Kas. She will remain indefinite. Arthur Hurt, of Omaha, Neb., passed through here last Friday evening en route to Baxter Springs, Kas., to visit relatives. Mrs. L. M. Clark will leave next week for St. Paul to visit several weeks. Miss Frances Pritchette came down from Pleasanton Saturday evening to visit her sister, Miss Lillian. Alex Merrett arrived Saturday night from Kansas City. The Daughters of Jerico held their annual services at the A. M. E. Church Palm Sunday. Rev. H. H. Curtis officiating. Mrs. Grant Grammar was on on the sick list last week. Sunday afternoon hundreds of people witnessed the laying of the corner stone at the M. E. church on East Fourth street. The services were conducted under the auspices of Myrtle lodge No. 711, A. F. & A. M. Rev. J. W. White, district deputy grand master, was present. The Daughters of Jerico choir rendered several excellent selections. The K. of P. uniform rank were also present. EMPORIA. KAN. The grim monster death entered the home of H. Smith and wife 217 State street, taking an 8 months old baby, and from S. Henderson and wife their baby daughter, Edith. The little ones are now at rest in Maplewood cemetery. Rev. J. W. Braxton, P. E. held quarterly meeting at AME church, last Sunday. Miss Lucille Johnson and Mr, Arthur Helm are reported on the sick list. Capt. Ross, an instructor in the Topeka Industrial institute, attended the Y M CA State meeting here last week. Charles L. Childs, of Newton, spent a few hours with us last week. Martin Hooker, of Council Grove, was here concerning the murder of Henry Bryant, the colored man, who it is claimed was shot down like a dog by the marshal of that place, without a cause. We are glad to report that the committee on raising funds for the prosecution in this case have done exceedingly well, and the thinking colored men of the community are wide awake and quite ready to help put a stop to such malicious crimes. Following is the list of officers elect, St. James Baptist S. S.: P. F. Lewis, supt.; E. W. Carter, asst. sup't; Miss Nannie Allen sec'y: Mi-s Julia Collie, ass't sec'y; Joseph Brown, treas.; Miss Flora Patten, organist and Misses S. Philipps, N. Evans, P. Armstead assistants; Librarians, Mrs. E. Evans, M. Patten and Roy Evans; choir instructor, Mrs K. Patton. Installation next Sunday, Dr. W. N. Coleman officiating, assisted by Miss Willa Merriweather. GARNETT, KANSAR J.E Philips who has been sick for some time, died April 1, and was buried in Garnett cemetery April 3. Rev. Griffith held quarterly at AME church, last Sunday. Thos. Kennedy, who is working at the State Hospital, Osawatomie, visited his sister, Mrs. N. Sorian, last Saturday. Rev. Scott, of Ottawa, preached at the AME church, Wednesday night. JUNCTION CITY. KANHAS The members of Silver Bell Tabernacle, No. 13, wish to thank the members of the Afro-American Advancement club for their assistance in the funeral of our late daughter Emiline Gaines. RESOLUTIONS. Whereas: It has pleased the Chief Grand Mentor of the Universe to remove from our midst our late daughtdr, Emiline Gaines: Resolved, that in the death of Dt. Emiline Gaines the Tabernacle loses a daughter who was always active and zealous in her work. While we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do not the less mourn for our sister, who has been called from labor io rest. Resolved, that these resolutions be entered upon the minutes of the tabernacle and a copy be sent to the family of our deceased daaughter. MINNIE HURLY, C. R. SALINA. KAS. The Star of the West Tent, No.18, has been blessed in its work by the conversion of 12 of its members, who will go down to Jordan on the 12th of April, and put on the full armor for Christ. We also have three Sir Knights to go with us on the first of May. COFFEYVILLE. April 1st, Golden Gste Temple No. 17 and Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 24 gave one of the grandest concerts that Coffeyville has witnessed for some time. Also, the endowment of $75 of Sir J. Williams, who departed this life Feb. 8th, was paid to his wife, Dt. Eliza Williams. The hall was crowded to its utmost capacity and the order received a nice income for their time. We are very grateful to those who assisted us in the program: Sir J. W. Douglas with his string music and quartette; also, Mr. and Mrs. Ratcliff with their lovely vocal music—they are lovely singers. Mrs. C. E. Kirby read a paper on Societies and told what societies were organized for and the benefit of societies. She is an excellent composer and reader. Mrs Eliza Smith read a paper on "Why We Should Be Organized;" Mr J. E. Elias spoke very strongly on the race problem. Coffeyville is quite an enterprising town, with a goodly number of our people, but very few of them seem to realize that they need protection and the majority of them do not even so much as attend church or have any regard for the Sabbath day. If you say anything to them in regard to coming to Christ their answer is, "I hope to some day;" but that day hardly ever comes until it is too late. Some of our young men are getting very tired staying with papa and mamma and Spring Wedding Bells will be ringing soon. MEXICO, MO. Mrs. Thomas Eubanks is seriously ill. Mrs. John Basket visited her Kansas City friends last Saturday and Sunday. Rev Geo. Reaves, of Glasgow, spent a few hours with some of his friends here last week. Miss Hannah Davis, who has been ill for several weeks, went home, to Macon, last Saturday. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Ezaril Patrick. E. J. Lillard and brother, J. F. Lillard, were guests of Kansas City relatives last week. The Drama, "Diamonds and Hearts," was successfully played at the Second Baptist church, to a crowded house, last Tuesday evening. The characters were: J. L Gamble and wife, A. J. Lillard, Fred Lillard, Ralph Bass Oby Young, Wm. Gibbs, Misses Edyth Johnson, Doshia Johnson Estella Henderson, Mrs. John Kizer. All the characters played their parts perfectly. This was Come to us for your Easter Ou Outfi We carry a complete line of Ladies' Suits and the finest lin Silk Shirts and in town. Also a complete line of SH ERY, and Ladies' and G Goods. We will give dies' Suits, Skirts and the finest line of Black Shirts and waist in town. Also a complete line of SHOES, MILLIARY, and Ladies' and Gents Furnishings goods. We will give Also a complete line of SHOES, MILLINERY, and Ladies' and Gents Furnishing Goods. We will give 25 per cent off on all goods purchased be Saturday. We also sell the terms. ZANDITO SUPPI Easy to buy and easy to pay ... 521 Kansas ave Easter Only three more days of BLACK VELVET RIBBON SPECIAL. They are extra, good satin-backed ribbons with finished edge. No. 2.....8c yard No. 3.....10c yard No. 5.....15c yard No. 7.....18c yard No. 9.....22c yard No. 12.....30c yard No. 16.....35c yard No. 25.....40c yard Any of the Ladies High-c But they'll not be on sale are $25 and $20 val See those beautiful new $6.50 wa seams strapped. Grays, x Cross ZOMODONI all goods purchased between now and saturday. We also sell these goods on ea- rms. ANDITON SUPPLY CO. to buy and easy to pay house of To- ... 521 Kansas avenue. . . Easter Ribb Only three more days of special prii cial. VELVET RIBBON SPECIAL. extra, good satin-backed dresses with finished edge. 8c yard 10cyard 15cyard 18cyard 22cyard 30cyard 35cyard 40cyard of the Ladies High-class Tailored but they'll not be on sale till Saturday. are $25 and $20 values When t many more see those beautiful new $6.50 watking Skirts for $ seams strapped. Grays, modes, blues, oxf Crosby MODONE, THE HAIR Makes the Hair grow with L. ZOMODONE prevents Falling Hair and Scurf. 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A beautiful line of all colors in the finest, softest, most perfectly woven taffeta ribbon we ever secured—on first center counter—No. 7, 4c; No. 12, 7½c; No. 22, 10c; No. 40, 12½c; No. 60, 15c. Any of the Ladies High-class Tailored Suits in that window for $15.00 But they'll not be on sale till Saturday. You can see for yourself that they are $25 and $20 values When the time comes there will be many more to show. See those beautiful new $6.50 watting Skirts for $5.00. Fine and light, seven gore, all seams strapped. Grays, modes, blues, oxford. Crosby Bros. Makes the Hair grow with lightning-like rapidity. No waiting for results. ZOMODONE prevents Falling Hair, Grey Hair, Brittle Hair, Curly Hair, Harsh Hair, and Scurf. Cures Dandruff, Itch, Tetter, Eczema, and Ring-Worm. No more Bald Heads, Scanty Parting, Splitting Ends, and Bald Temples. ZOMODONE grows long, luxuriant, soft, fine, silky Hair. Makes the Hair grow down to and below the waist line in most every instance in which it is used. ZOMODONE is a direct Hair food, and softens and lengthens the Hair, so that it can be arranged in any style desired. Not a fraud or a fake, to get your money, but an honest remedy, tried and true. ZOMODONE acts quickly; results are seen at once. If you want Hair down to your waist, send in your order right now—do not delay. No free samples sent; a sample is not sufficient to do good. Price: 50c., or 8 bottles (a complete treatment) for $1.00, or will send four complete treatments for $3.00. Actual Results from Baldness After Only 4 Months Use of ZOMODONE. quite a treat to the people. We hope Mr. Gamble will soon come before the public again as his entertainments are always first class and highly appreciated by all who attend. ts, Skirts, t line of and waists n. of SHOES, MILLIN- l Gents Furnishing between now and these goods on easy ON PLY CO. pay house of Topeka. avenue. . . r Ribbon of special pricing on these SATIN TAFETTA SPECIALS No. 60... 20c No. 80... 25c b-class Tailored Suits in the sale till Saturday. You can see the values When the time comes many more to show. 50 wafting Skirts for $5.00. Fine and always, modes, blues, oxford. sby B NE, THE NEWEST HAIR GROWER The Hair grow with lightning-like rate. It prevents Falling Hair, Grey Hair, Brow Tures Dandruff, Itch, Tetter, Eczema, Partinga, Splitting Ends, and Bald Teeth, fine, silky Hair. Makes the Hair grow every instance in which it is used. 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Brittle Hair, Curly Hair, Harsh Hair, Hair, and Ring-Worm. No more Bald samples. ZOMODONE grows long, grow down to and below the waist. ZOMODONE is a direct Hair food, can be arranged in any style desired. An honest remedy, tried and true. Once. If you want Hair down to your favor of the Agent. LIBERAL ED. This is an unprecedented and particular. Address E. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. Little Miss Nila Hazel Graves celebrated her seventh birthday at her home, 915 N. Fifth street, together with a large number of her little friends. She received many nice presents. Miss Mary Blackwell left last Sunday for Guthrie, O. T. Missouri Pacific Route SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Indian Territory. Trains are run on this line Kansas City and St. Louis Hot Springs Of Arkansas this LINE J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERWARDER AND EMBALMER. 632-36 Quincy Street. GLACA SKIN REMOVER: REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER 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-LINK BEACH is directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a matte person perfectly white. In forty-eight shades shade in knots in spots but blends well. It does not turn the skin in spots but blends well. It makes beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or wrinkles or black heads, making the skin very soft moved without harm to the skin. When 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 keeps it from falling cut. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to come. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth the dollar we sell it for one dollar a box. THE 10-SHELL. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the ma-porture prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O it will come by express. 26. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we will send it the no one will know it charges. Packed so that no one will know teats except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND, Va. Mammoth Cave 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 33 pages descriptive of the Cave. This booklet is well illustrated with many fine half-tone cuts, is printed on enamelled 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. STUCK, Can't Paint. Agent Louisville & Nashville R.R. LOUISVILLE, KY. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By This wonderful hair gemade is the only safe preparation in the world to curly hair straight or down. It improves the scrape and prevents the hair from breaking. It makes the hair grow long and healthy for forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Patience is free on request. In the office, in the kitchen, in the bedroom, in the living room, for straightening hair. Service for all sizes. Can be personalized to suit your hair type. The hair gemade is not necessary for letting hair grow. The gemade can be cannibalized your own hair as needed. To be superior and lasting qualities it is the perfect economical. It is not possible for a baby to economical. Full directions with every batch. Buy ten bottles. Sold by directions and description and in or with bottles. We pay all money order. Write your name and address plainly to GREENZINED OX MARROW CR 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Mrs. M. E. Langston, Misses Heater Hawkins, Felicia Davis, Henrietta Jackson and Minta Beck will attend the teachers' association at Atchison. The doctors advice: "Always take my prescriptions to Lee's Drug Store, I have absolute confidence in his ability as a druggist, and know that he has none but the purest drugs money can buy, and that his prices are the most reasonable in town." ST JOHN'S A M E CHURCH Easter Day will be grandly celebrated at St John A M E church, Sunday, April 12th. 11 o'clock, sermon, "Christ is Risen," by Dr F H Snelson; Solo, "Gethsemane. Thy Will Be Done" Mrs J. M. Wright, accompanist Miss Georgia Watkins; fifteen infants and children will be christened, and certificates of baptism presented them; reception of applicants into full membership; the Holy Communion will be celebrated; an Easter offering of $1 is asked of each member and friend, and the Easter roll call. The Sabbath School, under the supervision of Prof. R. H Wade, Supt., and teachers, will render an exceptionally grand Easter service with the children at 2:30 o'clock. Easter choruses will be something wonderful and the missionary rally of the children held. At 8 o'clock p.m. the choir and friends will render a fine Easter program: Solo, Sheperd's "Immortality" Mrs. Electro Page Perry: Paper, "Loyalty to African Methodism," Miss Jessie Coleman; Recitation, Miss Lena Thompson; Dueet, "Cease weeping," Misses Maud and Lillian Jeltz; Solo, "The Great white Throne" Ned O'Banion, accompanist, Miss Cora Bennett; Essay, "The Resurrection," Miss Minta G. Deck; Recitation, Mrs. M. E. Young; "Value of a Young Man's Life," Mr M. C. Peak. DEATH OF MES. HILL. Mrs. Sarah Hill died at her home on Eighth and Seneca Streets Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock and was buried in Mount Muncie cemetery Tuesday afternoon at about 3.15, the funeral cortege leaving the house at 10 minutes of 2. Funeral services were conducted at the house at 1 o'clock by the Rev. Mr. Brooks of the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Hill was the wife of H. H. Hill, the well-known Mason, and, besides him, leaves a son, brother and several direct kinsfolk to survive her. She died of a fibroid tumor, with which she had suffered much misery for several years. She was born in Platte county, Missouri, 49 years ago and was brought over on the Kansas side when but a mere child. Despite her exclusiveness she had a host of acquaintances and quite a number of staunch and warm friends.—Leavenworth Herald. Mrs. Hill is the mother of Will Harris, the well-known printer and journalist, who a few years ago was employed on this paper. Mr. Harris has many warm friends in Topeka who sympathize with him in the loss of his beloved mother, and among them, THE PLAINDEALER. CUMBERLAND BAND. Best attendance: Samuel Carey, Lilliard Dandridge, Clarence Hardy, Willie Gaines, Jack Cowen, Harry Dandriage, Arthur Hardy, Arthur King, Harry Ferguson, Frank Dykert. Prof. G. W. Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment band played a concert in Lawrence Friday evening of last week at the Bowersock theatre. A small but appreciative audience greeted them, but were well paid for their presence. Prof Jackson and his thirty-five musicians were at their best, and played the best concert of their lives. The singing by Mrs. Perry was strictly highclass and was lustily encored by her auditors. Our old friend Capt. Wm. Reynolds, Topeka's phenomenal bass, was strongly in evidence and as a matter of course "got his." Last but not least, was Miss Ogeal Wilson, violinist. She is a musician in all that the term implies, and her artistic manipulation of the bow, took the Lawrenceites by storm. She liberally responded to several encores. After the concert, the young people entertained the visitors with a pleasant dancing partie, which was highly enjoyed by the large number of Topekans who went down to attend the concert. The Oak Leaf club met with Mrs. Reeves Wednesday afternoon, and a very pleasant afternoon was had. The following delegates were elected to the State Federation: Mesdames L. Manning. F. Ware and J. M. Wright. The club will meet. April 15 with Mrs. F. Ware, corner of Twelfth and Lane streets. and Topeka Pantatorium. Steam and Dry Cleaning of Fine Garments For Ladies and Gentlemen. Feathers, Furs, Gloves. (FrenchDry Cleaning.) Goods Called for and Delivered. Pantatorium Membership $1.00 per Month. 333 EEE YOU N An EASTER In and Look O of MADE--TO-O Prices Lower Now Both Phones 872. Reynolds & YOU NEED An EASTER SUIT! Come In and Look Over Our Line of MADE--TO-ORDER Goods. Prices Lower Now Than Ever Before. Both Phones 872. No,115 W. 7th Street. Reynolds & Childers. So much has been said in praise of Hobart's Medicines that our reporter took a run out there to see for himself something about the manufacturing department of his store. He was surprised to see how many preparations there were. It appears that Mr. Hobart is going after the Drug Trust in proper style. Besides selling the trust medicines at much below their regular price, he manufactures medicines of his own make and sells them much lower still. You will always save money when you buy of him. Among his many preparations may be mentioned: Wine of Cod Liver Oil, for Coughs, Lung and Bronchial Affections, 60c per bottle; Herbal Expectorant, a sure cure for Coughs, 25c per bottle; large bottle of Sarsaparilla, a Spring medicine, 60c; Celery Compound, for the Nerves, 60c. Hobart's greatest remedy is Vin-Seng Tonic. It cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, any stomach trouble and Catarrh. There is more medicine in a bottle of Hobarts Vin-Seng Tonic than any $1.00 bottle of medicine on the market. Hobart's Vin-Seng costs only 50c for full pint bottle. Mr. Hobart guarantees every bottle of medicine he sells with his name on it. His aim is to divide the profits with the customer. Good Articles, Low Prices, Satisfaction and "Your money back if you want it," is his motto. Some of his other remedies: Shawnee Oil Liniment, for Rheumatism and pain, 25c per bottle; Emulsion Cod Liver Oil, 50c; Liver Pills good as any, 10c per bot.; KasKenna Wafer, Cures, 32 tablets 20c; Melrose Cream is an elegantly perfumed lotion for face and hands, 25c. Headache Seltzer, cure any headache, 10c and 25c bottles. Cut out coupon below and take it to Hobart's cut-rate drug store. It will save you money if you do it. COUPON. Take this to Hobarts Cut Rate Drug Store. It is worth 5c if you buy 50c worth of Hobart medicines. Bring this with you. The Junior Seachers met last Saturday afternoon with Hazel Washington. The following officers were elected for the next four months Pres., Bessie Bennett; vice pres., Enid Link; sec., L. May Brown; asst., sec., Lyilia Slaughter; treas., Hazel Barton. L. May Brown gave an instrumental solo, and Bessie Bennett select reading. Enid Link received the prize for being the first one present. The club decided to assist in raising the $100 for the Colored orphan's Home. Mr. E. W. Matley has returned from Lawrenceburg, Ky., and he reports the wonderful progress that the colored people have made in ten years: "Although they ride in 'Jim Crow' cars, they are treated a great deal better than what the white people get credit for. They treat them more like they are related to them. There are colored men that hold revenue offices, and there are other responsible offices that colored men hold also. The Kentucky people are living well. My father is about one of the oldest settlers in Lawrenceburg. We celebrated his 95th birthday the 15th of March and he says there is no richer soil on earth than old Kentucky." Prof George W Jackson is in receipt of a letter requesting him to furnish four musicians from his 23rd Regiment band. This shows how Jackson's boys stand in the musical word. Kohl's Laxative Tablets Positively Cure Constipation, Billioness, Nick Headache and any Liver Complaint. To any person sending us 10 cents in stamps to pay the postage and the name of one or more friends needing the medicine we will send a 50 Cent Box Free. This famous preparation will absolutely cure the worst case of constipation. Mr. James C. Seeley, the well known Kansas newspaper and magazine writer, says: "I suffered with constipation for many years. One 50 cent box of Kohl's Laxative Tablets cured me and I feel better now than I have for 15 years. Your Laxative Tablets are a Godsend to people afflicted as I was." Write today and order the medicine. It has cured thousands of people. It will cure you. To whom it may concern: Be it known that my petition is on file as the Probate Judge's office, Shawnee county Kansas, asking for a permit to sell interacting liquors in the second ward, number 113 East Fifth street, in the city of Topeka, Kansas. Said petition to be heard on Tuesday April 28 at 9 o'clock a.m., m. 1001. ET A.... HOME OF YOUR OWN YOUR OWN J.R. LYTLE will place you in possession of a $1,000 Home for only ten cents per day without interest, without rent. It also provides that if the delinquency result from sickness, death or total disability, or if he be unable to pay by reason of employment, a forfeiture shall not be declared for a period of Six Months. For further information write or call on The Ne Plus Ultra Art Club met with Mrs. M. Clark Friday evening. A pleasant meeting was had after which lunch was served. The following were elected delegates to the state federation: Mrs. Williams, Mrs. B. C. Duke, Miss Jessie Jones, Miss Lelia Norman. The club adjourned to meet with Miss Jessie Jones. The following Friday the club will meet with Mrs. H. Ransom 1169 Lane street. Mrs. A J. Gothard, of Kansas City, who attended the Executive Board meeting, was the guest of Mrs Bayard, over Sunday. The sad news came to Lawrence last Tuesday of the death of Mr. Andrews, father of Mrs. Milly Hudson and Miss Sophia Andrews. The Executive Board of the State Federation held their annual meeting, Saturday, April 4, with Miss. Victoria Miller. Those present were; Mesdames J. Dyson, President of the Federation, A. J. Gothard, Willa B. Dwigins and Mrs. Wilkins of Kansas City, T·W, Bell Leavenworth, Matley of Topeka, L. Carter and Victoria Miller of Lawrence. After business was over cream and cakes were served. Misses Lena Smith and Ora Carter were visitors. Miss Ada Barnett spent a few days last week with her parents in Atchison. Mrs. Lillian Wilson, of St Joe, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Julia Holland. GEORGUS W. KNAUER. Lawrence, Kan. $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. If you are going to California, GO NOW. After May 1 it will cost you nearly $50 more than at present. Low rates to Montana, Idaho, Utah and Fuerst Sound are also offered by the Rock Island. Please contact North Island ticket agent, or, if you prefer, write the underlined. A. E. COOPER. D. A. E, COOPER, D, P. A, Gopekar, Kas Patronize the.... AMERICAN Steam Laundry and get the best. OFFICE HOURS 17 to 10 A. M. 18 M. to 8 P. M. Foleppean, 64 17 to 10 P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention to demands of women and private demands. Official Residence 27. MADISON B. F. Abmeyer & Co., successors to GAYLORD; & BARCLEY, Ask to see our fashionable Scotch, Irish and Domestic Home Spun. 720 Kansas Ave. 2nd Floor. James Manuses has consolidated the confectioneries of 808 and 830 Kansas Ave., and is now located at 808 Kansas Ave. Call on him for Candies, Ice Cream, and Easter Confectioneries. 808 Kansas Avenue. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. M. M. Wilcox, plaintiff, vs. F. B. Wilcox, defendant. No. 22133. To F. B. Wilcox. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff in the above named court in an action for divorce, and that unless you answer the plaintiff's petition filed therein or before the 25th day of April A. D., 1903, said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered therein, divorcing the plaintiff from you, and giving her the property at No. 672-674 on Clay st., in Martin and Dennis Addition to the city of Topeka, free and clear of all 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 Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. By Zora B. West, Deputy. (Seal.) In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. John Hiesman, Plaintiff, vs. Alex Patterson, defendant. No. 257. State of Kansas to Alex Patterson. You are hereby notified that the above entitled plaintiff 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 said action a garnishment has been issued to The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway company, a corporation who have answered, herein that they have in their possession $17.10 belonging to you, and that unless you answer herein, by the 15th day of April, 1900, the bill of particulars filed herein will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly and the money now in the hands of said garnishe will be ordered to be paid into court to apply on judgment and costs. JOHN HEITMAN, Plaintiff. Attest: E. L. Good, Clerk Court of Topeka. (Seal.) "A Society Roll and Will Book," by Rev. Frank Willson. Price $100 per copy. It is the best Roll Book that we have seen, and we commend it to ali Lodges and Societies. Mrs. Emma Gaines; Agent, 1170 Filmore street. Topeka Kas. Rock Island System P.'A, Gopekas, Kas When in Salina and want a first-class meal for 15c stop at the Midland Short Order Restaurant Champion Pie Bakers. Rooms in connection. W. W. SHÖBBB, PROKAMVOR Albert Ross Graduate Stenographer For all kinds of Typewriting, Church, Club, Society and Lodge work a specialty. Try us. OFFICE 1735 KANMAS AVENUE 'Phone 747.' V. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Officia answered day and night. W. M. E. JACKSON, M. L PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Humbur Ave. TELEPHONE 627. TOFTEA, 625 D. L. Taylor, 329 East Center street, Salina. Cora Taylor, 116 Parallel avenue, Kansas City, Kas. All lodges will please send in the time and place of meeting, accompanied by he $1:00 subscription. Mrs. A. C. Scott, 2nd avenue and Rees street, Leavenworth. Susan Richardson, 1180 Buchanan street, Topeka. Henrietta Clarady, 1126 Wilson avenue, Parsons. Jennie Alexander, 918 Pennsylvania avenue, Lawrence. Laura Johnson, 2010 South 14th street, Lincoln, Neb. Kittie Willis, 722 Judson street, Fort Scott. Anna Handley, 321 West Thrd street, Ottawa. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom street Fort Scott. Maggie Fishback, 2054 Tennessee street, Lawrenee. PUBLICATION NOTICE Myrtle Poehler, the defendant above named, will take notice that she has been sued for a divorce and the custody of their child, Roy Poehler, 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 said action or the petition will be taken as true and judgment entered dividing the plaintiff from the defendant and giving to the plaintiff the custody of their said child. J. B. MNARY. Attorney for Poehler. Attest: 1. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. By Zora B. West, Deputy. (Seal.) Mr. Compton has moved his restaurant to his Mite boarding house, 1104 Charlotte street, Kansas City, Mo. Nicely furnished rooms all first-class up-to-date. The best people of the city eat at the Mite. Whom in the city give him a call. --- 70PEN,SA Thoughts About Floor Coverings. No doubt yours are up against it now—ours were six months ago—ane the result—A brilliant collection of everything in the nature of floor coverings. You had just as well get the best—the best cost you HERE no more than inferior grades do elsewhere. We show no old pattern—severything is newness even to colorings. 200 rolls of Ingrain Carpets, representing the products of the foremost wills—irried as follows: 23c, 35c, 48c, 57 1/2 c and up A very fine collection of above rugs of room size. These are the popular kinds—the kinds that take at first sight; they are marked extremely low, but if bought this week we allow an additional discount of TEN PER CENT. Society in the U. S. Our society is similar in character and management to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE. The protection of our famiies warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. Headquarters: 501 Kansas Ave., Room 2 and 3, Topeka, Kas. --- WOODMEN CAFE PROTECTION Society in the U. S. Our society is si to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES MODERN WOODMEN. No int INSURANCE. The protection of our matter of insurance. Good agents wa P.C.T. Headquarters: 501 Kansas Ave., LEAVENWORTH. Miss Ollie Henderson, who has been seriously ill, is much better and her friends hope to see her out soon. Mrs. Gertrude Overr will spend Thursday and Friday in St. Joe and Atchison. Mrs. W. M. Mitchell quite pleasantly entertained at a six o'clock dinner, Thursday afternoon, Mesdames F. Webb, O. Overr, Misses Willa Smith and Maymie Johns of Topeka, and Laura Anderson. The ladies of St. Philip's mission, Episcopal, are preparing to hold services on Easter Sunday. Bishop Millspaugh will visit them April 27. Frank Clarke is seriously ill. Misses Willa Smith and Maymie E Johns, accompanied by Samuel T. Jones, visted the Kansas State Prison, Monday afternoon. Among the teachers of the public schools who will visit Atchison Friday are: Mesdames B. K. Bruce, W. M. McKee, P. L. Taylor, Misses Laura J. Anderson, Minnie Bettis, Lizzie Turner, Evelyn Wake, Kate Sharpe, Profs. B, K. Bruce and A. M. Wilson. The residence of Thomas Gish on Cleveland Terrace, was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. Kenneth, the eldest son of James H. Hunt, is convalescent. The Reading and Art club met with Mrs. Oscar Overr on last Saturday. The 1900 Art club met with Mrs. Dr. C. Moates, Saturday afternoon. Misses Willa L. Smith and Mayme E. Johns, of THE PLAIN DEALER, left Wednesday for Kun- 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 city is similar in character and management DIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and no intelligent Negro should be without a of our families warrants no delay in the events wanted. For further information write C. THOMAS, Natl Sec., Ave., Room 2 and 3, Topeka, Kas. o has much to spend Joe quite a six sa, City. While here they were the guests of Mrs. Fielding Webb and Miss Laura J. Anderson. Sam. T. Jones spent Tuesday in Kansas City. O. Tucker died Monday night, April 6th, of Bright's disease. He leaves a wife and one child. Mrs. Mary Hilliard is quite ill at her home 610 Shawnee street. Pryor Williams and Miss Vina Barnes were married in this city last week. ATCHISON, KANSAS. All the churches will have elaborate Easter programs. Don't go with a girl forever without proposing to her. A fel- No. 118—Ladies' extremely fine 2-thread Hose, lisle finish—matchless at 15c—on sale at 11c No. 115—Ladies' real lisle finish Hose, full 60 gauge fine, high epliced heel and toe, better than the usual 20c values 15c. No. 600—Ladies' lisle finish Hose, new lace effects, fine combed yarn a 25c value at 17c or three pairs for 50c. No. 390—Misses' Lace Hose—sizes 5 to 9½—very pretty design, fine Egyptian yarn—on sale at 10c. No. 912—Misses' 1x1 Ribbed Hose, a most excellent value, good weight—in this sale, 3 pair for 25c. MISSES' SUN BONNETS. 25 dozen of these—made from finest Percale, Chambray and Gingham, and never offered for less than 25c—in this sale 17c. EXTRA SPECIALS FROM THE GREAT SALE. 2,000 yards Dress style Calicos of the best standard makes—black and white, silver greys. Indigo blues, fancies—choice of any, 5c. No better goods on the market. 750 yards Table Oil Cloth—full 45 inch wide, full standard in quality—newest francy patterns, 16c. 850 yards Bleached Muslin, full yard wide, 71e value 5½c. 1,200 yards very fine unbleached Sheeting, made from Sea Island cotton—71c value for 5½c. 500 remnahts of White Waistings of newest Madras, Oxford and P. K. weaves—20c and 25c values 15c. FOR EASTER. 50 dozen 2-clasp Kid Gloves embracing the new Spring shades—regular $1.00 value at 75c. First showing of dainty things in WhiteShirtWaists, see south window CHETOPA, KANS. Philip Bassett returned recently from his business trip in the interest of the G.U.O.O.F. U. R. Smith left Friday of last week, for Vinita I. T. Mrs. Melvina Reed is able to be up again. Mrs. Anna Harris was in the city Saturday and Sunday. Parents, do visit the schools regularly. The proceeds from the concert given for Rev. Faulkner, were $8.74, previous to his conference trip. T. H. Finley was in the city Sunday. Henry Hudson visited various towns recently. NORTH TOPEKA The sewing cirle of the B street Baptist church meets every Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. We have 25 members and last month raised $13.10; turned over to the church $10, leaving $3.10 in the treasury. The Lord has blessed us abundantly the past month. We make aprons, bonnets, dust caps, dressing saques, etc. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Katie Long, president; Laura King, recording secretary; Amanda Hailey, assistant secretary; Symira Cornell, treasurer; Rev. H. W. White, chap. OLATHE NOTES. The A. M. E. church has been conducting a very successful literary. The subject debated at the last meeting was, "Resolved, that seperate schools are more beneficial to the Negro In Pullman Tourist Sleepers on fast Santa Fe trains; also FREE CHAIR CARS, in charge of an experienced passengers director, who looks after the comfort of the passengers, points out places of interest, etc. New cars, courteous employes, excellent meals; the cheap and comfortable way to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Address, TABERNACLE T. L. KING, G. P. & T. A., Or T. M. JAMES, Topeka, 839 Kansas Avenue, North Gopeka. DIRECTORY. No. 3, J. G. Burdette, 819 North First street, Atchison. No. 18, James Thomas, 339 W. First South street, Salt Lake, Utah. No. 72, C. F. Crissman, 2244 S. 9th street, Lincoln, Neb. No. 19, George H. Willoughby, 335 New Jersey street, Lawrence. No. 16, Richard Clark, 420 North Twenty-Fifth street, Omaha, Neb. No. 25, Edward Henderson, 1917 North Third st., Kansas City, Kas. No. 4, Thomas Holliday, 812 S. 24th street, Omaha, Neb. No. 60, W. Ostein, 4 Lane 5121t. Topeka. No. 10, Frank Smith, Third avenue, Leavenworth. No. 13, A. H. Morton, 1308 Washington avenue, Parsona. Miss M. L. Stark, 801 North 2nd st., Atchison. Hattie Jackson, 125 East Byle street, Atchison. Martha Taylor, 329 East Center street, Salina. Bettie Hamilton, 111 Lafayette avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Della Dorsey, 716 South Fifteenth street, Parsons. Charlotte Dalton, 331 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Rosa Buffington, Box 146, Lenepah, I.T. Mrs. Lee Anderson, 724 St. Francis street, Wichita. Anna Boyd, Rural Route, Pittsburg. Fannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. Ellen H. Johnson, 1405 West Galen astreet, Butte, Mont Anna Brown, 1717 St. Mary's s Omaha, Neb. Mrs. W. W. Lewis, 527 North 27th street, South Omaha, Neb. Annie Barnes, 339 W. 1st South street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. M. E. Bird, 192 Wetmore street, Everett, Wash. Sadie Chrisp, 615 Chestnut street Iola. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City. Katie Miner, 315 Nebraska street, Kansas City, Kas. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western ave. North Topeka, Laura Smith, 308 East Eleventh street, Coffeyville. Elizabeth Blackwell, 2113 Nicolas street, Nebraska. No. 3, Robert Jordan, Western 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, Coffeyville. No. 59, A. M. Harrold, 201, Jefferson street, Topeka. No. 6, R. G. Christman, 609 Kansas avenue, Topeka. : = eee