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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME V. The Southern Doctor Has Proven Himself to Be an Ungrateful Trickster and a Cringing Coward and is Playing Into the Clutches of the Prejudice Whites. Free Air Makes Him Sick. At a meeting in Chicago on June 30, an influential colored man from the South and the minister of the oldest church in Chicago discussed lynching in different pulpits in this city. One opinion they held in common: Though the method of summary punishment is not to be commended, it is often justifiable. "Lynchings savor of the barbarism of the dark ages, but we must think of the crimes that provoke them. These crimes are so atrocious that no punishment is too severe for them," said Dr. William D. Crum, collector of the port of Charleston, S. C., and one of the foremost colored men of the South. "The indignant uprising of a community and some of the best men in it to avenge a crime of such awful magnitude may be technically lawless, but the spirit which caused the uprising is the reflection of a higher civilization," declared the Rev. William A. Bartlett of the First Congregational church. Neither man considers lynching a phase of the race problem of the nation—whites arrayed against the blacks. They considered it as the outburst of an enraged public sentiment against some wretch—white or black—who stood guilty of some crime meriting punishment too severe for sluggish law courts. To both the remedy seemed obliteration of the fiends whose deeds incited the mob violence. Other ministers in Chicago discussed lynching from their pulpits. They deplored it in unmeasured terms. Of the crimes which caused the outbursts of public rage, they said: They considered the question as a race problem. They brought forward no statistics to prove that the only reason a colored man is almost invariably the victim of a lynching is because few white men are guilty of such crimes. Dr. Crum is a resident of Charleston, S.C. Three times he has been appointed collector of the port by President Roosevelt, and each time the Senate, influenced by protests from the "Jim Crow" South, has refused to affirm the appointment, but he holds the office pending confirmation. He is visiting Chicago in response to an invitation from a citizens' committee. The Chautauqua salute greeted the Doctor at the Bethel Methodist church, Thirteenth and Dearborn streets, when he was introduced last evening. To the question which is now so prominent before the country he made but passing reference from the pulpit. Later he expressed himself more forcibly. NOT A BACE PROBLEM. "Lynching is not a race problem," said Dr. Crum. "There is no North or South, but the form of unlawful punishment is general all over the country. The most horrible lynching which ever took place in this country took place in Deleware only a few days ago. Such punishments savor of the barbarisms of the dark ages, but we must consider the crimes that provoke them. They are so atrocious that no punishment is too severe. "Too many persons denounce lynchings without considering their cause. If the law was quick and decisive there would be fewer lynchings. There should be no delay. Mob violence is always to be condemned. It respects the rights of no one. When a man is guilty, he has no rights, but too often the mistake is made and the The above talk by a man who is now fighting the rebels to be confirmed in the office he is holding on the strength of being a member of a race that is being oppressed, is no more than the people expected. This man Crum is like all other presumed-to-be big Negroes when placed where they think they are above the average of their race. They forget themselves, and begin playing into the hands of that class of white men who see nothing but fault in all Negroes. We are opposed to any Negro holding a position who has not the manly courage to defend that which is right. This Negro Crum knew that he was lieing when he made the assertion that the crimes were so atrocious that no punishment is too severe for them and that lynching is justifiable. Had he said the crimes committed by the parties always lynched was so attrocious that at times an enraged public could not be controlled, would have been proper. When mobs take the law into their own hands and destroy life and property, no one is safe, not even the gentleman who made statement in Chicago. Oh! how these unsophisticated would-be Negro leaders of the South talk when they get up North where the air is pure. They blow their foul breath in the face of a courageous people who speak their opinion, vote as they please and see that it is counted. Crum thought he was uttering something that would make him look big and curry favor with the Southern whites who have opposed him. He was aware again that he was lying when he took up that old misguided phrase, "no North or South," a more damnable lie never fell from a human's lips. Lynching not a race problem? If not, why don't they lynch white men for shooting, stealing and other crimes? Why do they lynch so many Negroes for crimes they are suspicioned of having committed, and afterwards proven that the wrong man had been hanged, that the victim should have been white instead of black? White men in the very city and state in which Crum lives commit outrages on colored women every month in the year and he knows it, but is too big a coward to speak for fear that his offense would be so "atrocious that no punishment would be too severe" or that he could not wear a high collar, live easy and look wiss! The trouble in the South today is Negroes supposed to be away up are permitting their daughters to become slaves for white men and their sons to be slaves, cowards—hewers and drawers of Southern prejudice. When a Negro so far forgets himself as to say the North and the South are the same, his place is in an asylum for the insane. Dear Mr. Deceitful Crum, do you find Jim Crow cars in the North? Do you find peon slavery in the North? Can you find a mixed school in the South? "Mr. Prevaricator," can you express an opinion and oppose white men for office in the South without fear of being mobbed? Don't you know the Southern white man gloats over the fact that you Southern Negroes are cowards and that they bluff you into submission and use just such Negroes as you to assist them? We are opposed to the confirmation of any man, let him be black or white who is so ignorant of the prejudice against a certain people in this country. And when TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 10, 1903. a Negro can't see that everything is being done to retard his progress, and then solicits white men to mob him and destroy his property and that of others, he no rights which decent citizens are bound to respect, and as an office holder would be dangerous. The office as collector of the port at Charleston was not created for such cowards, but for men who possess that true and brave spirit which will stand up for the rights of humanity. It was created for a man who believes that all men are entitled to fair and impartial treatment in a court of justice, instead of being tortured at the hands of a lot of barbarians called "enraged citizens. It was created for a man who knows and is not afraid to say that white and colored men who commit the same class of crime are not treated the same, that its only the Negro, who in most cases is simply "accused" that is lynched. It was created for a man who knows that the South is today as brutal in her treatment of the Negro as she was fifty years ago. It was created for man who when the Northern air of right and free speech is inhaled into his lungs will speak the truth, and tell things as they really exist. The Negroes of that state have been sold out often enough and it's time for them to call a halt and put forward men who stand for justice and are not afraid to demand it. If there is anything on earth that will bring about that feeling in Kansas which the Doctor says comes over an "enraged public" when the "crime is so atrocious that no punishment is too severe and is also justifiable," it would be a speech like that made by Crum in Chicago. NICK CHILES. Negro Editors Meat. 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 Wednesday and Thursday, August 4th, 5th and 6th, 1903. All proprietors, editors, managers, reporters and correspondents west of the Mississippi river are eligible to membership in the association, and are urged to be present. We cordially extend an invitation to members of the fraternity through out the country to meet with us at Colorado Springs to consider those questions so vital to the welfare of the race in this country. Recent developments show the need of action on the part of the intelligent and the intellectual NOW FOR THE EIGHT PAGE SHEET Plaindealer Makes a Start Secure Cylinder Press. Big Machine Has Been Selected and It's Now up to Our Creditors an to Whether We Put it in. Last week we made known our intention to make THE PAINDEALER an eight page paper and purchase a cylinder press, which cannot be accomplished without the assistance of our readers. Bear in mind that the assistance that they are asked for is not charity, but good, hard dollars which they owe us—the money is ours, it's due, we need it and want it. It is the good, hard coin that we have dug down into our pocket and paid out to furnish a decent paper for them, and a paper that stands for their rights. We have dug until it hurts, and now we want to expand the business and make a larger and better paper and want them to pay up, which if they fail in doing cannot be done. We are here to stay and fight for the rights of our people. We have examined a large Whitlock press which will cost about $3,000, and expect to enstall the same in our new quarters January 1, 1904, provided we get what is due us, and we have confidence in those who are in arrears and believe they will pay. Each year Western University and the Topeka Industrial school are turning out boys and girls who are good, competent printers and who need and want employment, which we cannot give on account of the capacity of our plant being too small. Those who desire to see these boys and girls given employment should assist us to enlarge our plant. When this is accomplished, instead of eight people, it will require about twenty-five and more as the business increases. This will give employment to their sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, etc., and also make them a larger and stronger paper to cope with the prejudice white papers which can only see the Negro's faults, and hold him up to ridicule daily by making ugly cartoons, etc., of him. The first cities that will be visited to collect our outstanding bills are as follows and the amount which they owe. We expect these cities to raise the first $1,000 to be applied on our new press. Each week the names of those who pay up will be printed below the city in which they live. Now is the time to show your appreciation of a paper that is fighting your cause, and giving employment to members of the race. We want the world to know the people that desire a larger and better paper, and also that they love their people. The race is now on, and the all absorbing question is, who can name the city that will come the nearest to squaring its account? Miss Willa Smith will begin in Emporia [next week. Be prepared to pay a little if not all. Here is the towns, which is only a partial list. Emporia ..... $119.80 Hutchinson ..... 61.00 Salina ..... 85.25 Junction City ..... 41.00 Newton ..... 39.25 Winfield ..... 13.50 Wichita ..... 57.20 St. Joseph, Mo. ..... 28.00 Kansas City, Kas. ..... 133.25 Lawrence ..... 104.75 Omaha, Neb. ..... 42.00 Lincoln, Neb. ..... 23.00 Topeka ..... 630.00 Oakland ..... 12.00 Grand Total ..... $1,401.20 Of our out of town subscribers, Atchison stands first in paid up subscriptions there being in a few delinquent subscribers in that city. Leavenworth comes second and Kansas City, Kas., third. Mr. W. H. Jackson and Miss Willa Smith will collect in these cities. AN EFFICIENT OITICER. most efficient man that has ever filled that position in this county. Since going into that office he has overhauled the jail, put in new furniture and properly fixed the lawns with blue grass, flowers, etc., in fact everything about the jail is kept neat and clean, and the business is conducted in a manner that cannot be beaten. He has an efficient corps of deputies who are well trained, know their duties and perform them accurately. Mr. Lucas has apprehended and captured more criminals up to the present time than any of his predecessors. John Thompson was captured by him after eluding the officers for sometime, and is now doing time in Lansing. Frank Campbell, who robbed one of Williams & Walkers company, was also captured, the goods recovered and he is doing time in Lansing. Mr. Lucas received a letter from London thanking him for handling such a difficult case after all others had given up. Alex McLemore for an assault upon his wife with intent to kill was captured in New Mexico. Frank Lutz, grand Larceny was apprehended in Montana. Frank Jordan, assault with intent to kill, after eluding the officers for some time, was finally landed. J. J. Blitz, perjury, tried to elude the keen sented Bert, and he too was soon hauled in. Wilson, the safe blower, was captured in the Territory after giving the officers several months chase. This bank was robbed at Atwood, Kasa. The Supreme court commissioned him to bring the Deweys before that body for hearing in reference to bonds. He selected officer Miller of the police force to accompany him. They made the trip one day earlier than was expected, thus keeping down excitement. Jim DeMoss, who broke jail is also on his list of captured. Mr. Lucas is as brave and courageous as a man can get—a natural overtaker of evil doers and is in demand everywhere to apprehend such people. The people can well be proud of the record he is making. Its a credit to all. The boys all voted right except a few who were misguided. We will forgive them this time as they will be in line hereafter. "In Solo Deo Salus." International Order of Twelve. Incorporated January 23, 1893. 777 335□ To the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. The Twelfth Annual Session of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle for Kansas, Nebraska and Jurisdiction will convene in the A. M. E. church in the city of Lawrence, state of Kansas, Tuesday, July 14th, A. D. 1903, at 10 o'clock a. m., and will continue in session the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th. PROBLIMINARY SESSION.—The board of Grand Curators is requested to meet Monday afternoon, July 14th. TAKE DUE NOTICE—All Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents must be represented, as the law is positive on this point. ENDOWMENT RECHIPTS—Send or bring all receipts that you have received from the Endowment Sec., since the last Grand Session, as per Constitution, page 185, article 23, and put them in the hands of the Committee. BE ON TIME—As our work is done by Committees, we want all delegates represented on some one of the Committees at the hour of opening. ANNUAL SERMON—The annual sermon will be preached by Rev. Sir Allen Garner, C. G. O. Wednesday night, July 15th. All members must be present in full dress regalia. THE OFFICIAL PAPER—Quite a number have neglected paying for THE PLAINDEALER, our official organ, which should be promptly paid. Witness my hand with [SEAL] the official seal of Grand Temple and Tabernacle. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 943 Everette Ave, Kansas City, KA Attest: A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Delphi St. Louisworth, KS. The address is in part as follows: "We recognize with pleasure the friendly relation that has all along existed between the best people of the white race and our own and we sincerely desire that nothing may be permitted to intervene to mar this relation. Still we are confident that no one who notes carefully the signs of the times can fail to discover that there are influences at work in nearly every part of the land to accomplish this very end. Who can fail to see that the Negro is being held up to public gaze as the most objectionable and unreliable citizen that treads American soil; the ignorant, vicious, criminal classes are pointed to as the types and products of the race rather than those who are the output of the Negro's best endeavors for race development and uplift. We declare this standard of measurement to be unfair to any principle. "As to mob violence, it is gratifying to note that for the past year or two the number of victims show a decided decrease, and while all these were not members of our race, the vast majority was, but notwithstanding this fact we should not feel called on to discuss the matter at all at this time were it not that although the number of victims is decreasing the provocations which lead up to this act of violence are growing more insignificant and numerous. It is not an unusual thing to read these days of Negroes being lynched for impudence, refusing to obey, striking a white man, etc. Now, we submit that lynching for any cause is destructive of law, is demoralizing. But to subject persons accused of, even guilty of, such trivial offenses as we have indicated, to unlawful punishment and death, is to make the Negro the marked mud of the nation and for him to suffer violence for such causes will eventually involve many of our best people. Even as it is in some sections of the country it means death for a Negro to attempt to protect the females of his family. We ask in all sincerity, Is this American? Is it right? Such conditions indicate clearly a tendency to anarchy, and anarchy for the Negro will terminate in anarchy for all men. "The number of those of our race, who are now accused of the nameless crime against woman, is so small as compared with the white number that it is scarcely necessary to discuss this as a distinct crime. Yet, we desire to say that we make no plea for any man who may be proved guilty of this crime; our plea is for law, and for the protection of the innocent. "It is now clearly evident that the purpose of those who first started in ostensibly to disfranchise the ignorant Negroes has been broadened and strengthened. Their purpose now includes almost all Negroes. In certain of the states, this result has already been achieved and thousands of qualified men are denied positively and absolutely the right to vote. In such states taxation without representation prevails as truly as ever it did when England had control over the American colonies. We make no objection to the disfranchisement of the ignorant Negro provided the same class of the other race are similarly dealt with. Our contention is not for special, but equal privileges." Render Nation's Voice Helpless Secretary of the Navy Moody delivered a stinging rebuke to lynchers, when asked to explain his very significant allusion in his speech delivered on July Fourth at the Independence Day celebration on the White House laws, when he stated NUMBER 27. How It's Done!! QUAL RIGHTS The Afro-Americn Council Issues a Great Appeal for the Rights of the Negro Asks That the Whites and Blacks Keep up the Good Will Among Each other. that mob violence and such displays of passionate resentment as were recently exhibited in New Jersey, Illinois and the Southern states rendered our voice helpless when raised against oppression elsewhere. This utterance was generally interpreted to apply to the protest filed against Russian persecution of the Hebrews. Secretary Moody said, when asked to explain those remarks: "I meant just what I said. There is no offense against the law so unpardonable and dangerous as that of lynching. Recent events have shown that the practice of violating the law in this respect is not confined to the South, but has been witnessed in Illinoi and New Jersey. GOVERNMENT OFFENSE. "Lynching is not an offense that may be ascribed to sectionalism. It has made its appearance in so many states that it might appear as though action should be taken by the Government to prevent such abuses. But it is a condition that must be met by the separate states. There is no law now in existence that applies to this. "I had no special instance or case in mind when I spoke of the debasing effect of lynching upon public morals. The fact of the matter is that lynching does no good. It does not decrease the number of crimes which occasion lynching. When I recently traveled with the President and the car was surrounded by a large but friendly crowd, I remarked to the President the possibility of personal danger. He replied that if an attempt were made upon the life of the President he would condone the lynching of the guilty party. "But," said I, to the President, "are you certain that you would secure the right person in such a moment? Are you certain that they might not even take you?" "The question had never presented itself to the President in that light before and he agreed that there were dangers which deprived lynching of all justification. "I do not believe that lynching is justified under any circumstances. The evil is that it has a perverting effect upon those who take the law in their hands and think they are wiser than the law. It would seem in view of the frequent recurrence of lynching and in many sections of the country, some Federal law would be warranted to crush out the practice. It is not only dangerous to order and law at home, but likewise weakens our voice abroad. "It is time to call a halt to lynching or burning. If it is found that there is any necessity for burning anyone guilty of some atrocious crime, why, the law should provide for it. But the element of danger to our state and national institutions lies in this, that they take the law in their own hands and encourage a pessimistic view of law and order." TO BEGIN OPERATION! Big Coal Company Arranging for the Sinking of Shale. President Nick Chiles departed Tuesday for Henrietta, I. T., where he will arrange to open the coal mines to be operated by the Topeka and Indian Territory Land, Coal and Development company. A few weeks from now will find them going in full blast. The mines will be located within a few hundred feet of the Central Coal Coke company, who are taking out thousands of tons of coal daily. The coal is there in abundance—it is not a "perhaps we'll strike it," but all that is necessary is to dig down into the earth and get it. Mr. Chiles will return tomorrow (Saturday) and our next issue will contain a glowing account of the results of his visit, and also a list of the new purchasers of stock which time prevents us from doing this week. The company is still allowing the people a little time in which to purchase shares, which they will have to do quickly, as the doors will close, and no more will be sold, after the mines are put into operation. Kohl's Laxative Tablets The Literary Congress and Missionary convention of the fifth Episcopal District A. M. E. Church will be held at Leavenworth, Kansas, July 21, 22, 23, 1903, Rt. Rev. C. T. Shaffer M. D., D. D., Presiding Bishop. The committee is putting forth strenuous efforts to make this the grandest event in the history of the West. Ample accommodations have been provided for all who may attend. All persons going on the electric car from Kansas City can secure a round trip ticket for 50 cts good for three days. All others can secure a one and one-third rate by the certificate plan. Don't miss this splendid three days Literary Feast. Please notify Rev. W. B. Brooks, Leavenworth, Kansas, at once so he can arrange for you. J.C. GALDWELL, See We Do all Kinds of --- JOB Printing QUINDARO. Last Tuesday was such a day when the marriage ceremony, uniting in the holy bands of wedlock Robert Garfield Jackson and Clara M. Wallace, occurred at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Sparks. Mr. Jackson is a young man of ability. He is a graduate of the Lawrence High school and an undergraduate of the State University of Kansas. Mr. Jackson has been elected to take charge of the Department of Music of the Western University, Quindaro, Kas. Miss Clara M. Wallace is also a graduate of the Lawrence High school and has been a teacher in the city schools for several years. The ceremony occurred on the lawn, which was well lighted with Japanese lanterns, and about over it were spread rugs and carpets, and to add to the beauty of this, on either side of the carpeted walk pansies were growing. On the steps in front of the door was an arch of daisies, the bases of which were adorned with asparagus fern. From half past seven to eight o'clock music was rendered by Miss Mattie Miller, formerly a student of Prof Jackson's, now of the School of fine Arts of the University of Kansas. Promptly at eight o'clock Miss Miller played the sweet strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March and the bridal party, consisting of Misses Inez Jeans, Ozella Anderson, Lawrence, Kas.; Messrs. Fred. M. Drew, St, Louis; W. C Brown, Macon, Ga.; Miss Lena McNeal, maid of honor, Topeka; Miss Myrlin Hamilton, bridesmaid, Lawrence; Messrs. Eddie Jackson, brother of the groom, Lexington, Ky., best man; and W. C. Houston, Lexington, Ky., groomsman, marched under the arch. The usher, bridesmaid, groomsman, maid of honor and best man proceeded past the arch and formed an aisle down which the minister, Rev. A. C. Terreil, of St Luke's A. M. E. church, advanced to meet the bride and groom, who had stopped under the arch. After the ceremony making them husband and wife, the bridal party marched to the strains of Wagners "Bridal Procession' back to the parlor, where they were congratulated by two hundred and fifty guests. As the guests passed through the hall they were served orange punch by Misses Birdie Brown and Geneva Hudson. The reception was held at the adjoining residence, of Samuel PUBLICATION NOTICE On Monday, the 6th day of July, 1903, at 9 o'clock A. M. of said day, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, application will be made to the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, to have all the rights of majority conferred upon C. W. Trapp, a minor, who is now near 90 years of age. C. W. TRAPP By his mother and next friend, C. T TRAPP. Howard University Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmacute Colleges. THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (1893-1904) will begin October 12, 1903 and continue seven months. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MARTICULANTS each $80.00. Pharmacute College $90.00. Four years' graded courses in Medicine and Dental Surgery. Well equipped laboratories in all departments Unsecured hospital service. All students must register before October 12, 1903. For catalogue of further information apply to F.J. SHADD, A.M., M.D. Secretary, 901 R Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Jeans, where several ccourses were served. Mr. Jackson and wife received some very handsome and useful presents. Prof. and Mrs. Jackson will be at home after September first at Western University, Quindaro, Kansas. OKMULGEE, I. T. Miss Cora Thomas and Mr. B. A. Jackson were united in matrimony, last Saturday week at the home of the bride's father, Bow Wallace performing The Hirbour Steam Dye Works and Topeka Pantatorium. 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See nearest Rock Island ticket agent, or, if you prefer, write the undersigned. A. E. COOPER, D. P.'A, Gopekar. A. E. COOPER, D. P. 'A. Gopekas, Kas MISSOUR PACIFIC RAILWAY Rock Island System A, Gopekar, Kas Missouri Pacific Route 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 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 families warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. city is similar in character and management DIES, OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and No intelligent Negro should be without in of our famiies warrants no delay in the events wanted. For further information write R. C. THOMAS, Natl Sec., fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. Spetsville. Miss Pearl Carter, who has been attending the Western University, returned last week. Miss Viola Martin of the State hospital at Ossawatomie, spent Sunday with relatives. Mrs. George Powers has been quite ill, but is now reported better. Rev. Overr, of Kansas City. Kas., filled the Second Baptist pulpit last Sunday. A. Manley, wife, and son, Loyd, of Wellington, visited rel- atives and friends a few days last week, taking the train Frid- day for Kansas City, to visit rel- atives. Miss Beatrice Martin is attending the Teachers Institute which is being held here this month. Miss Beatrice is very much pleased with her work and her many acquaintances among the teachers. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topcka, Kansas. bridal where place. Mrs. wife Friday host's Rev. H. H. Williamson, J. S. Faulkner and Mrs. A. Ford attended the District Conference at Hutchinson. The Second Baptist Sunday School are making ready their delegate for the Ottawa Convention. The Juvenile band gave a fish fry at the home of J. M. Gross, last Thursday evening, which was quite a success and cleaned up about twelve dollars. who is hospital, her parife. Casper Wilson, late employee at the Frazier barber shop; has left for home, Chandler, O.T. WESTON A.R.C. GER PROTECTION Miss Hattie L. Ingram left on Wednesday for a two weeks' vacation with her sister, Mrs. Cora Brown, at Chyenne, Wyo. Misses Mai and Olivia Lewis, of Lincoln, Neb., have been visiting their mother, Mrs. C. J. Montgomery, of North Fifth st. Miss Mai was called back to Lincoln Friday. We regret her early return. Mrs. Thos. Brown and Miss Nora McCalister left Wednesday for a few weeks visit with Mrs. Brown's sister, Lillie, at Des Moins, Ia. Miss Anna Covington left for Omaha on Wednesday, to spend several weeks with relatives and friends. Mrs. Laura Monroe took train Thursday for a four weeks trip to Rhode Island and Conn. Miss Lizzie Donaldson was married to J. W. Flemmings, a traveling salesman for a large bag and sack factory at Chicago, on Sunday morning. The bridal trip will include Omaha, where a family reunion will take place. Everybody congratulates Mrs. Flemmings on her selection. Cal. Montgomery and wife entertain their friends on Friday evening, in honor of the host's sister, Mrs. Carrol, of Omaha. Mrs Lizzie Martin, one of our old, favorite citizens, died Wednesday and was buried under the auspices of the Household of Ruth, from the Ebeneezer Baptist church. Miss Ida G. Greenly and Mrs. Sarah Hinkle left Wednesday for Denver, Col. Mrs. Frankie Barber is visiting friends in Denver. "The Trip around the world," conducted by the Methodists, is all the talk. Mrs Henry Johnson and her daughter, Beula, left Tuesday, for an extended visit in Kentucky. It is very agreeable to know Atchison pays financial obligations to the PLAINDEALER better than any other city. Other cities may put this in their pipe. Several young men and women took in the ball at Leavenworth Saturday evening. W. E. Griffith and wife, of Kansas City, Mo., arrived on the Fourth, to spend the summer with Mrs. Griffith's parents, E. P. Pennel and wife. Jno. Smith is in the city from St. Joseph. GARNETT, KANSAS Miss Carrie Hurn, of Chicago, is visiting her mother, Mrs. S. Rogers. Miss Josephine Martin, who is employed at the State hospital, spent the Fourth with her parents, J. B. Martin and wife. Mrs. Johnson and daughter, Minnie, returned Saturday from a week's visit with friends in Ottawa. A number of Garnett's young people spent the Fourth in Iola; among whom were: Misses Lura NEWTON. The Fourth of July celebration brought together an unusual number of colored people to our city, though the attractions this year were not so numerous as in former years. It was a nice day and there was plenty of music from two bands. We do not know what the committee paid the Peabody band but we do know our Colored Juvenile band should have had a place on the program as they are worthy and competent. The many friends of Mrs Gross remembered her on her birthday June 30th. A surprise party was arranged by Mrs. W. H. Reevely with a program on a novel plan. Messrs. Ed. Mason, A. Coleman and W.H. Reevely gave their first recitations in school days, also Mrs. Ed Mason. Appropriate remark, Mrs. A. Coleman response, Mrs S. Frame. Piano solo, Miss Callie Anderson, Mrs. J. Anderson; vocal solo, Mrs. J. W. Ramsey. Miss Ethel Deboria Gross, late of St. Joseph High school, recited her graduation piece, "Language of Flowers." Dainty refreshments were served. NORTH TOPSKA. Mrs Ida M. Jordan has moved back to her home, 903 Western ave, where she will be found in ease of business. She will be in Lawrence July 14, as a representative to the Grand Session. Macedonia Tabernacle is done YOU That When a Man Gets Old and the Days Grow Cold He Will Need A FEW DOLLARS to Prolong His Life. In Order to Give All a Chance 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. in its own hall. Pride of Topeka Tent N. 36 will send a delegate to the G. Session. Miss Leona Carnell, C. R. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan desires to return her heartfelt thanks to her many kind hearted friends who so willingly assisted her in the time of the flood, and also to the Sisters of Rebecca Chapter No. 8, She desires all to accept her heart felt thanks. CHANUTE ITEMS. OMAHA. NEB. TABORIAN ITEMS. PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, in In the matter of the estate of J. W. Jones late of Shawnee County, Kans. Notice is hereby given, that on the 27th day of May, A. D., 1893, the undersigned war, 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. W. I. JAMISON. Administrator. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mac Walker, plaintiff, vs. Lianie 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. 23100. The said defendant Daniel Rodgers is hereby notified that he has been used by the plaintiff, Fannie Rodgers, in the above said court in an action for divorce, and that he must allow the petition filed in said court in said cause of action on or before the 18th day of May, 1908, or said petition will be taken, as true and judgment rendered, according in the prayer of said petition. A. M. THOMAS. 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, 191; North Third st., Kansas City, Kas. No. 4, Thomas Holliday, 812 S 24th street, Omaha, Neb. No. 60, W. Ostein, 4 Lane s121t Topeka. No. 10, Frank Smith, Third ave nue, 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 Latayette 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, Pitts- burg. Fannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. Ellen H. Johnson, 1105 West Galen astreet, Butte, Mont Anna Brown, 1717 St. Mary's s Omaha, Neb. Mrs. W. W. Lewis, 527 North 27th street, South Omaha, Neb. Annie Barnes, 339 W. 1st South street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. M. E. Bird, 192 Wetmore street, Everett, Wash. Sadie Chrisp, 615 Chestnut street Iola. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City. Katie Miner, 315 Nebraska street, Kansas City, Kas. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western ave. North Topeka. Laura Smith, 308 East Eleventh street, Coffeyville. Elizabeth Blackwell, 2113 Nicolas street, Nebraska. No. 3, Robert Jordan, 903 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, Coffeyville. No. 59, A. M. Harrold, 201, Jefferson street, Topeka. No. 6, R. G. Christman, 609 Kansas avenue, Topeka. 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 be $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 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, Lawrence. PUBLICATION NOTICE To Minnie M. Garrett and Charles Y. Garrett. You are notified that Nancy H. 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 11th of July, 1868, 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 366 Madison street in the city of Tupoka, 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 therein, and quitting her ownership and possession therein and therein will be rendered accordingly. Witness the signature of the Court of said Court and the seal thereof at Tupoka, this 12th day of May 1868. "o~ 2 mec se