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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION VOLUME V. Dr. Crum, of Char SHOW YOUR The Plaindealer's Firm Stand in Behalf of the Negro Has Been Fruitful Bishop Turner is the Only Courageous Negro Among Our Ministers, and Always Speaks for the Race. excuse and damning the Negro. If we had property and lived upon it in the South, we would either be a man, or sell out and leave the country. A man who carries high-sounding phrases, big collars and wise looks, should quit posing as a man and go away back and sit down with the babies. Our women ought to discount such cattle; they are too cowardly to protect their wives and children. What think you of such? Any dumb brute will attempt to protect its own, yet these great big, pretentions grafters and make-like fellows sit and do or say nothing to make people respect their rights. Move out of the country. There are plenty of good places. Rise up, like Joseph and Mary, who took the little c"*" by night. There are millions of acres in the Indian Territory. Negroes own any amount of it and beg you to come. Scatter out North, East and West. If you must, fight as you go; if you have no ammunition use a few matches. Get out, you lazy cowards! This is the Twentieth Century. Slavery exists in the turpentine districts of Georgia and Florida to day, as bad as in slavery days. Let the government detectives visit that region of hell; also, the swamps of Louisiana and Mississippi. We shall continue to fight for the people. Even Crum, the collector for the port of Charleston has shown himself to be a consumate ingrate. All big Negroes like him do just as he is now doing. Since he does not stand for the Negro, let the colored people of the South partition the congress not to confirm him. We shall skin him next week. DICK CHILES. Negro Editors Meet. To the Press:—Pursuant to the regular appointment under the provisions of the constitution, the Western Negro Press Association of the United States is hereby called to convene at Colorado Springs, Colo. in its eighth annual session, Tuesday TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 3, 1903. THE PLINDEALER TO BE EIGHT -PAGES! Preparing to Install a Larger Cylinder Press. People Who are Indebted to us Are Requested to Pay and 'Assist in the Expansion of the Business The rights of the Negro have been more fearlessly expounded through the columns of this paper than any journal in the United States. It has stood up and fought the Negro's cause when all other papers published in his interest were flirting with the white man, and condemning the blacks in an on hand way. The old PLIANDEALER is always on hand, and has never faltered in the fight for justice and right. Whenever the rights of our people are being trampled upon, we are always on hand, and the individual or persons that do it have never been too big for us to skim. But why recite a story that all are equally familiar with? To make a short story shorter, we will state our case. We want money! This paper is going to expand, but it cannot be done unless our patrons assist and pay up what they owe. Our air and desire is on January 1, '04, to move into our large and commodious brick building, which is owned by this paper, purchase a large cylinder press together with about $500 worth of new type and make THE PLAINDEALER an eight page paper instead of four. This will require about $3,000, which can be easily secured if each individual who is indebted to us will help a little. This is our plan for '04, and if the people who do their duty, it will be carried out to the letter, and we will guarantee a better and stronger newspaper. Don't hold us, but let us expand and be more ably equipped to fight your cause. The other Negro paper are afraid and the white journal will not, hence you should not retract the progress of the only instrument with which you can champion your cause. The PLAINDEALER needs money and will have its collectors visit the following towns in the next few days and call upon subscribers to settle as near as possible. It is money that we need and want. We cannot publish a newspaper on wind. Our subscribers are considerably behind us, we hope they will pay up when the collector calls upon them, without any excuses. To our surprise, in going over the books, we find the following towns are indebted to us in the following amounts—and they are only a few the towns which we will be able to cover in the next thirty days: Emporia ... $119. Hutchinson ... 61. Salina ... 85. Junction City ... 41. Newton ... 39. Winfield ... 13. Wichita ... 57. St. Joseph, Mo. ... 28. Kansas City, Kas. ... 133. Lawrence ... 104. Omaha, Neb. ... 42. Lincoln, Neb. ... 23. Topeka ... 630. Oakland ... 12. Grand Total ... $1,401. Of our out of town subscribers Atchison stands first in paid up subscriptions there being but a few dlinquent subscribers in that city. Leavenworth comes second and Kansas City, Kas., third. Mr. W. H. Jackson and Miss W. L. Smith will collect in these cities. Property Holdings of Negroes. From the census report of 1907 the colored race is somewhat ahe of the white in its support churches, in proportion to its au bers and property. There were that year 23,462 Negro chur societies, with 13,770 churches and 2,673,977 church members. The church property reached the ve high value of $26,626,448. In 1875 the total assessed value all property owned by Negroes the United States was 5,393,885, a IT'S RAPIDLY INCREASING NUMBER 26. PROTECTION Organized a Council in Topeka With One Hundred Members. Is Purely a Race Organization, and is Fully Prepared to Pay all Don't Be Deceived by Others. much appreciated, and in whom the public can place implicit confidence. Prof. King is a graduate of the '02 class of K. U., and has been principal of the Douglass school at Springfield Mo., for the past two years. Mr. Toole graduated from the law department of the same institution in '03, and Mr. Martin will graduate with the class of '04. The National Council feel that they are quite fortunate in securing the services of these able and energetic young men. We solicit for them the earnest and careful consideration of the work they present to you. Respectfully Yours, JAB. BECK, President, P. C. THOMAS, Sec. TRUE ELEVENS GOOD WORK. This grand order has responded nobly to the needs of the Flood Sufferers. Dr. Hudson, the head of the True Eleven, was in Topeka last week, distributing money, bedding, clothing and other useful articles among the members of the True Eleven who lost all they had in the flood. The nine local branches in this state donated this money and goods. This is the first secret organization among the colored people which has come to the rescue of its members. The True Eleven is undoubtedly living up to its doctrines. The citizens of Topeka express many thanks for the donations made by this order in behalf of the sufferers. THE K. & L. OF PROTECTION Joseph Jones at Rest. Past Grand Master Joseph Jones died at his residence on East First street last Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, after an illusss of six mouths. Deceased was born in Knoxville Tenn., in 1824, and came to Kansas during the early 60's where he has since resided. He was one of the pioneers of Kansas, and was highly respected by all. Mr. Jones was one of the fathers of Western Masonry, and it was through him that Masonry has progressed so rapidly in Kansas and the adjoining states and territories. He was looked upon as authority in Masonry, and most all disputes and differences on legal points would be submitted to him, and his decision would end the dispute. He has filled all the stations both in the subordinate and Grand Lodges and was one of the best Grand Masters Kansas ever had. More than all of this, he was a Christian gentleman, having lived that noble life which is worthy of the emulation of all. Grand Master S. G. Watkins summoned the officers of the Grand Lodge to perform the last sad rites over him Monday afternoon. He was a member of Euclid Lodge No. 2, the Royal Arch Chapter and also a Knight Templar. The ceremony was conducted at St. John's A. M. E. church at 3 p. m., Dr. F. G. Snelson officiating. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. His remains were consigned to their final resting place in the Topeka cemetery. Peace to his ashes. The bereaved family has the deepest sympathy of a many friends. Subscribe and Pay for THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER One dollar Per year Cheap Trip CALIFORNIA In Pullman Tourist Sleepers on fast Santa Fe trains; also FREE CHAIR CARS, in charge of an experienced passenger 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. T. L. KING, G. P. & T. A., Or T. M. JAMES, 839 Kansas Avenue, North Topeka. It's the King Bees Now. NEWTON. Bettie Morill, who is making her home in with her cousin R. L. has returned to Guam. Address' Day exercises good last Sunday. On extreme hot weather not the usual crown Baptist church was built a good congregation evening. S. Johnie Johnston, who has been at W. the past week is the gui. J. Faulkner where she or a few weeks. Woman's Mission a lawn social at Mrs. Ms. Monday evening a quite a success.isses Polly and Ethel She have been visiting in the past week returned in Sterling, Kas. Ben North, of Hui who has been visiting Mrs. Nate Perkin for the past two in our city visiting a many friends. The young folks gave a fast Monday evening room and though the warm they say it was of weather to amusement. LEAVENWORTH. the various clubs of La are preparing to respalpeal for assistance for sufferers of Topeka, and Kansas City anus of cash and prov A Daisy Air Rifle for the Boy The lad who desires some fun get an air rifle from the Kansas Journal as a present. The name of this gun is Daisy," and it is well named. gun is thirty inches in length the end of the barrel to the end stock. Here is a gun that it can have fun with. This Air Rifle is the finest rifle the market, as it is modeled afi latest target rifle. It has a good walnut stock and is provides improved sights, a feature ever will appreciate. The barrel a working parts are made of steel the metal parts finely nickle p. It is simple in construction shoots the strongest. All pa interchangeable; shoots B B compressed air, with sufficient to kill sparrows, rats, etc., at siderable distance. The rifle in the hands of a child. It over two pounds. Our proposition: Any boy will get TEN new subscriptive The Kansas City Weekly Jour 25 cents each, making a total of and will send us a list of the together with the money, we will to his address, express charge paid, this handsome air rifle. money by postoffice order or and advise us of the name of express office. Boys, here is a chance to go fun of your life. Rustle a litle get this gun as our proposition holds good until June 1, 1903. Address all communications of Kansas City Journal, Kansas Me. Send for sample copies of Weekly for canvassing. PUBLICATION NOTICE On Monday, the 6th day of July, 1992, as A.M. of said day, or as soon 'thereafter' can be be heard, application will be made District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas all the rights of majority conferred upon Trapp, a minor, who is now near 30 years C. W. TRAF By his mother and next friend. C. T. TRAF Accomodations Strictly First Class in every respect. The Hirbour Steam Dye Works 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. YOU NEED A SUMMER 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 $25.00 to California Reynolds & Childers. $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 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 $60 more than at present. Law want to be Idaho, Utah and Puget Sound are also offered by the Rock Island. See nearest Rock Island ticket agent, or, if you prefer, write the undergrown. A. E. COOPER, D, P.'A. Gepekar, Kas --- SOUTHWEST SYSTEM Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis The Famous HotSprings Of Arkansas are reached ONLY by this LINE Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Colorado, Canaas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis The Famous HotSprings Of Arkansas Are reached ONLY by this LINE Reynolds $25.00 Rockland System MISSOUR PACIFIC RAILWAY Traveling the States Colorado, Canaas, and the Five (5) Daily Passes in each direction, betwe The Famous Are reached ONLY Childers California --- Missouri Pacific Route NATHWEST SYSTEM, Missouri, Nebraska Territory. are run on this line as City and St. Louis Springs Of Arkansas 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 famijies warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. WOODMEN K. E. L. OF PROTECTION EMPORIA. KAN. Mrs. Dicey O'dair, who was better known as "Aunt Dicey," died Saturday morning at five o'clock, at her home on West and Fifteenth streets. She was born in North Carolina, and shortly after moved to Springfield, Mo., where she was sold from her mother. She was then taken to Arkansas, where she remained until 1863. In the meantime she had been married, and later moved to Emporia, Kansas, with her husband and six small children, being the first colored family to come to the place. Give more children were born to her in Kansas. She was well advanced in years at the time of her death, being somewhere between eighty-two and a hundred years old. Her numerous friends, both black and white, will long remember her most kindly. During all her life she was a devoted christian and lost no opportunity to talk of religion to those she met. During her illness she told her sons who watched at her bedside that she was only awaiting her change. She was a member of the A. M. E. church since its foundation, but about five years previous to her death she was immersed by Elder Sidney of the Church of God. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, who is quite low, and six children; Mrs. Carrie Stepter, Mrs. Ellen Burton, Messrs. Joseph, William, John and Harry O'dair. Rev. John A. Gregg of the A. M. E. church, assisted by Bro. S. West, of the Church of God, conducted the funeral services. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." Mr. Benjamin Sharpe of Guthrie, Okla., formerly of Emporia and well known here, was found unconscious somewhere between his post of duty and his home, Friday afternoon of last week and died before he could be revived. His remains, accompanied by his three children, Prof. John Sharpe, Miss Esther (as we knew her), and Bennie, were shipped here for interment. The funeral services were held from the c. M. E. church, of which Mr. Sharpe was a faithful member. Rev. Blake, of St. James Baptist church, officiated, being assisted by Rev Gregg. Mr. Sharpe leaves a sister, Mrs. Williams, three children and other relatives. The interment was in Maplewood cemetery. Mrs Anna Carter and Henry O'dalr are still on the sick list, but arr reported better. Miss Bessie Hawkins, of Topeka, is here visiting her sister and other friends. J. H. O'dair and wife, of Chanute, were here, attending his mother,s funeral. Madames B. A. Ray, and W. Austin of Osage City, and Miss Etolia Bufkins attended the wedding of their brother, Mr. Frank Bulkins, in Kansas City, Mo., last Tuesday evening. Rev. P. H. Moss, of Second Christian church, is in Troy, Kas., this week. C. E. Terry is attending the Christian Sunday School convention in Wathena. Miss Pearl Henderson and sister, Mrs. Carrie Davison, are visiting friends in Kansas City, Kas. Rev. Blake officiated at a wedding in Iola this week. YOU That When a Man Gets Old and the Days Grow Cold He Will Need A FEW DOLLARS to Prolong His Life. The Topeka and Indian Territory Land, Coal and Development Co. Have extended the time in which you may purchase shares thereby making it possible for you prepare for those cold days. Buy before it is too late. Buy Ere it be too Late. Knights and Ladies of Protection A NAT ONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY George Young visited his uncle, Howard Banks, in Kansas City, Kas., last week. C. E. Terry, P. E. Tipton and R. L. Harrison were initiated into the Wandering Star G U O of O F, on Thursday night of this week. William G. Renfroe returned to his home in Everett, Wash., after several weeks visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Collier, of Eskridge, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Minnie Tunley, is here visiting her sick daughter, Mrs. Anna Carter. Hanskin Ray and wife are farming near Holton. Dan Charles and wife, of Mo., are here visiting relatives and friends. Miss Ollie Collier has been elected delegate to represent the St James Baptist Sunday School at the convention in Ottawa, next month. Rev. F. G. Barr, of Ottawa, spent a few hours with us this week. Rev. J. H. Duncan, of Cottonwood Falls spent last Sunday with us. On account of the inclement weather the Dorcas Enoblier Art club could not enjoy their anticipated picnic outing last Friday. Nevertheless, we all enjoyed their grand reception in the Masonic hall that night. HUTCHINSON, KANS. In Order to Give All a Chance HUTCHINSON, KANS. The three colored men arrested on suspicion of having killed one white man and seriously wounded another, were given a preliminary hearing a few days ago and were released as there was not sufficient evidence to hold them. The C. M. E. conference will convene in this city July 1—5. The Baptists of this city are making elaborate preparations to care for the N. W. Baptist association which will convene with the 2nd Baptist church on Thursday before the third Lord's day in August. When this is done the latch strings will be found hanging on the outside. Miss Susie Parkerson is improving, having been sick for several days. KANSAS CITY, KAS The Executive Board of the State Federation of Art Clubs met in Kansas City, Kas., June 20th, at the home of Mrs. J. L. Dyson. After thoroughly considering the condition of most of the cities from which delegates would be sent to the yearly meeting, a motion prevailed to and T. W. Bell, of worth; Madames I. V. and A. J. Gothard, Kas. Kas.; Mrs. J. L. Dyson, President of the Federation Miss E. Brown, Cor. S. Callers during the selections Madames H. Greely A. J. Neeley, E. Graw Robinzine. All expressed them The Pleasant Hour club met at the residence of Mrs. H. Broadus Thursday, June 25th. The members responded to the roll call by quotations from different authors. Since a great deal of business was to be transacted the literary part of the program was omitted. The following officers were elected for the ensuing three months: Pres., Mrs. H. Broadus; vice-president Mrs. M. Crow; secretary, Mrs. M. O. Berry; treasurer, Mrs. C. O. Smith. Mrs. Richard McCreary became a member of the club. At the next meeting, Mrs. Ernest Morris, one of the most proficient musicians of Hutchinson will render an instrumental sole and Mrs. N. O. Berry will read a paper. The club is progressing in both literatures and art, and is succeeding in the object it has undertaken, that of creating a higher standard socially among the colored people of Hutchinson and the improvement of themselves and their race. After the luncheon the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. R. B. Parkerson, July 23. By Zora B. West, Deputy. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee y, Kansas. Elizabeth M. Mauk, Plaintiff George C. Mauk, Defendant. The said defendant will take that he has been sued by the pla the above entitled action and that he answers the petition of the p on or before the 26th day of Ju sid petition of plaintiff will be true and judgment rendered, dis plaintiff from defendant as praye W. I. JAMS Attorney for PI Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. Clerk District Court. ST JOE, MO. PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, In the matter of the estate of J. W. Jones late of Shawnee County, Kan Notice is hereby given, that on the 27th day of May, A. D., 1903, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of J. W. Jones, deceased, Shawnee County. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mac Walker, plaintiff, vs. Lizzie Walker, defendant. The said defendant will take notice that she has been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action and that unless she answer the petition of plaintiff on or before the 1st day of June, 1903, the said petition of plaintiff will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant. JOSEPH REED, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. By Zora B. West, Deputy. In the District Court in and for Shawnee County, Kansas. Fannie Rodgers, plaintiff, vs. Daniel Rodgers, defendant. No. 22169. The said defendant Daniel Rodgers is hereby notified that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Fannie Rodgers, in the above said court in an action for divorce, and that he must answer the petition filed in said court in said cause of action on or before the 16th day of May, 1903, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of said petition. A. M. THOMAS, Attorney for Plaintiff. (Seal.) Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. DIRECTORY. PUBLICATION NOTICE To Minnie M. Garrett and Charles Y. Garrett. You are notified that Nancy E. Farley, plaintiff, has sued you as defendants in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas; that you must answer the petition of the plaintiff on or before Friday, the 17th of July, 1903, or the petition will be taken as true, and judgment establishing the will of Thomas J. Farley, deceased, lost after the probate thereof, by the Probate Court of Shawnee county, setting aside a pretended election of plaintiff to take under the law instead of said will, excluding you and each of you from any interest or estate in and to let 356 Madison street in the city of Topeka. Shawnee county, state of Kansas, and decreeing any interest, or estate you may have therein inferior and subsequent to her claim of ownership and possession therein and thereto, and quieting her ownership and possession therein and thereto will be rendered accordingly. Witness the signature of the Clerk of said Court and the seal thereof at Topeka, this 26th day of May, 1903. I. S. CURTIS. Clerk District Court, Shawnee County, Kansas. WATERS & WATERS, (Seal.) Attorneys for Plaintiff.