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THE Historical Society State House VOLUME V. Result of an Investigation Inaugurated by the Patent Office Into Authenticated Cases Where Negroes Have Patented Labor Saving Machinery. Some of the Inventors. It is all but universally believed that while the Negro possesses imitative he yet lacks initiative faculty; that while he can utilize what has already been developed he is wofully wanting in creative and constructive power. Neither his imagination nor his intellect is deemed capable by some people of forming new images or ideas, or of reassembling old ones so as to put them to new uses. It is considered the function of the Negro to work with the tools and in instruments that the white man furnishes him, and not to bother himself about the invention of better ones. When the master in "Uncle Tom's Cabin" learned that his slave, George Harris, had invented a machine exhibiting considerable skill and ingenuity, he expressed the prevailing feeling of his race in the re-lection: "What business has my slave to be inventing machines?" So set has become the traditional attitude of the American mind toward the Negro's intellectual limitations that a leading patent attorney in one of the New England states, responding to a circular letter sent out by the United States Patent Office inquiring as to the number and character of inventions by Negroes, stated that "he did not believe the Negro capable of inventing anything but lies." This man's mind must have been cast in the same mould with those of the men who labored so strenuously in ante-bellum days to defeat the project of slavery. In 1884 the writer just then admitted into the examining corps of the United States Patent office, had his attention called to a statement published in a Richmond, (Va.) paper to the effect that no Negro had ever been granted a patent for his invention, and on inquiry among the examiners of the Patent Office and the attorneys who practised before the office, many of whom frequently came into personal contact with the inventors, it was found that more than a hundred well-authenticated cases of Negro inventions constituted a part of the records of the Patent Office. Further inquiry from time to time added to this list, which was first published for use in connection with the Negro exhibit at the Cotton Centennial in New Orleans in 1885; then at the World's Fair in Chicago, in 1893; and again at the Southern Exposition in Atlanta in 1895 During these years the Patent Office was called upon very frequently by editors of newspapers and others to furnish lists of Negro inventions, but no systematic effort was made by the office to collect such data until January, 1900; and then only at the request of the commissioner in charge of the Government exhibit at the Paris exposition. The object was to make a showing at said exposition of what the American Negro had done in the field of invention. In pursuit of this object the then commissioner of Patents, Hon. Charles H. Duell, addressed a circular letter to the hundreds of patent attorneys through out the country to several of the large manufacturing establishments, and to prominent editors, preachers, teachers and professional men of the Negro race, asking them to furnish any information at hand concerning well authenticated cases of patents granted Negro inventors. The replies coming in from this wide field of inquiry supplied a most astonishing array of facts. They showed that the correspondents personally knew of, and could identify by name, date and number, more than five hundred patents that had been granted by the United States to Negro inventors. They showed further that nearly as many more such persons had completed inventions of various kinds, and had applied to these attorneys OF NEGROES and others for assistance in having their inventions patented, but lacking money to cover the necessary expenses, they had finally abandoned all efforts to obtain patents for their inventions. WHAT THE NEGRO HAS DONE The list shows that a considerable number of colored inventors have appeared to set no limit to the number or the variety of their inventions. At the head of the list stands the name of Elijah McCoy of Detroit, Mich., who is credited with having taken out thirty-four patents on his inventions, relating particularly to lubricating appliances for engines. both stationary and locomotive, but covering also a variety of other subjects. He has succeeded in placing his lubricators on many of the steamcar and steamboat engines in the Northwest, and also on some of the transatlantic steamers. And these are said to net him a handsome royalty. The next name in point of number of patents is that of Grantville T. Woods of New York, who is called the "Black Edison," because of his persistent and intelligent and successful investigations into the mysteries of electricity. He has obtained nearly thirty patents for his inventions, which cover a wide range of improvements in telegraphy, telephony and phonography. One of his patents is for a system of telegraphing between moving trains; another for an electric railway another for a phonograph, and still others for improvements for controlling the electric currents in telephone and telegraphic instruments. One of his telephone patents was sold to the American Bell Telephone company of Boston, for which he is said to have received large pay. Like his co-laborer (Edison) in the field of science, he seems to have given his life to the work, and puruases it with a pertinacy worthy of the cause. For more than twenty years his name has seldom been absent from the annual publication of American patentees. Other successful Negro inventors in the line of electrical appliances are noted as Nichols and Latimer, who patented an electric lamp in 1881; P. B. Downing, an electric switch for railways in 1890; E. R. Robinson, an electric railway trolley in 1893; P. B. Williams, formerly a student at the Catholic university in Washington, and at present a teacher in the colored high school of that city, an electro-magnetic railway switch in 1900; and W. B. Purvis, an electric railway switch in 1894. The name of W. B. Purvis comes next on the list with eighteen patents relating mostly to improvements in paper-bag machinery, but covering also a few other inventions. F. J. Ferrell is credited with a dozen patents on valves for a variety of uses; and next comes ex Congressman Geo. W. Murray of South Carolina, with eight patents on agricultural implements. Henry Creamer has been granted seven patents for as many different inventions in steamtraps; and S. R. Scrotten has nearly as many on a variety of subjects. Chas. V. Richey of Washington has patented a car coupling, a railroad switch, a fire escape, a washboard and a combined hammock and stretcher. Among the other colored residents of Washington who have obtained patents for their inventions are Leonard C. Bailey for a truss that was favorably passed upon by the Army Medical board, and for an army tent that was recommended by the head of the army; A. F. Hillyer, a clerk in the United States Treasury department for water-evaporating attachments for hot air registers, and the late James Wormley for a life saving apparatus. Record is made also of two patents to F. J. Loudin, the leader of the famous Fisk Jubilee troupe that has circumnavigated the globe. The executive committee of the Inter-State Literary met in session at the residence of Miss E G Stafford and all members were present; viz: J H Guy, Topeka; T N H Collins, Argentine; F L Martin, Lawrence; Mrs J A Smothers, St Joseph, and E J Hawkins, Ft Scott. T W Bell, Lawrence, president. All were presa- TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 4, 1903. A DR. FLOYD GRANT SNELSON, M. A., Pn. D., F. R. G. S. ent with good reports from their respective districts and, so far, more societies have reported up to date than at any previous executive meeting, and many other societies have sent in requests that the time be extended that they might have a chance to be represented on program. The committee acted upon these requests, and have extended the time to the 12th inst. Every member of the committee has been actively engaged in trying to make this one of the most interesting sessions ever held, and the corresponding secretary, Miss Ethel G. Stafford, has spared neither time nor pains in helping to notify and arouse interest in this the coming event of the season. Ft. Scott has always been noted for her courtesy and hospitality to strangers. The accommodations furnished will be far superior to other cities of her size. The city will be turned over to the visiting delegations, mineral water will flow freely, tukkey will be as common as salt pork or Armour's breakfast bacon; street cars will run regularly, and no one will have to wait more than an hour for a car. The railways will give one fare for the round trip—return coupon free. Private hotels of from four to ten rooms will furnish you splendid accommodations at very reasonable prices, and a written guarantee that DR. FLOYD not more than three nor less than one shall be crowded into the same bed, Cold bread will be furnished upon special request. If you have always been spending Christmas Day at home, get out of town once in your life and enjoy yourself. Go to Ft. Scott to the Inter-State Literary association and it will demonstrate to you that life is really worth the living. You will only have one regret, and that is that the I. S. L. A. does not meet every Christmas at Ft. Scott. Every session will be the best, every number will furnish food for thought, and every one missing this year's association, will, of all others, regret this most. This is the most seasonable time of any of the holiday gatherings. It doesn't conflict with any other association, and the R. R. rates are sure and certain. How can you afford to miss it? You can not, whatever sacrifice it may cost. Come and be on hand the morning of the opening session that you may miss nothing. Tell your holiday visitors that if they will visit you they must first go with you to the Inter-State or wait until you return. Let nothing prevent your attending this grand meeting of the intellectual minds of the West. DR. SNELSON'S FAREWELL! The Eloquent Divine is Given a Brilliant Reception. The People of Topeka Irrespective of Church or Creed Turned Out to Pay Respects to One of the Best Ministers That Ever Lived in Topeka. Although a snow storm was raging last Monday night, the members and friends of Rev. F. G. Snelson and wife braved it to show their high appreciation for them by giving a farewell reception at St. John's A. M. F. church. Several spoke of the good work done by the elder while in Topeka and regretted to see him leave. He and his wife responded in words of high commendation of the members and friends of the church, and the pleasant way they have been cared for whilst in Topeka. They were sorry to leave after such a few months stay in Topeka. After a farewell handshaking, the ladies of the church served the guests with ice cream, cake and coffee. Dr. Snelson will reside at 40 Cleveland avenue, Kansas City, Kas. GRANT SNELSON, M. A., Pt. I. He came to Topeka and found St. John church almost gone into the hands of the mortgagee; after six months in charge he reduced it so that it can be paid without much worry to the members. The farewell reception tendered Dr. F. G. Snelson and wife Monday evening was largely attended by an appreciative audience. An excellent program was prepared and presided over by Mrs. Laura Adams, president of the stewardess' board of St. John A. M. E. church. Mrs. Adams made an excellent address. In appreciation of their esteem for their beloved pastor, the stewards and stewardesses of the church presented Dr. Snelson with a beautiful gold watch. His Sunday school class presented to him and Mrs. Snelson a lovely statue of "Cendrilion". The Young People's Christian Endeavor society sh wed their appreciation to him by presenting him with a large, beautiful picture of "Home Sweet Home." The Young Women's Congress presented by Miss Minta G. Beck a lovely watch watch. The stewardesses presented Mrs. Snelson with a silver-handled silk parasol. Among the other remembrances given Dr. and Mrs. Snelson was a lovely vase given by Mrs. Nellie Williams to Mrs. Snelson, and an elegant handmade lace handkerchief by Mrs. Fox of Lowman Hill. The L. and N. club by Mrs. G. W. Guy, presented Mrs. Snelson with a beautiful chatelaine bag. The F. and N. club presented Mrs. Snelson a beautiful purse. The following was the program rendered: Mistress of ceremonies, Mrs. Laura Adams, president of stewardess' board; chorus, St. John choir; invocation, Rev. G. W. Guy; Words of esteem on behalf of stewards, W. H. Crutcher, sec'y; on behalf of stewardesses, Miss Mary B. Jordan, sec'y; solo, Miss Cora Merritt; on behalf of the trustees, W. W. Buckner, chm'n Prof. E. Ridley, sec'y; solo, Capt. Wm. Reynolda; on behalf of Sabbath school, Miss Hester Hawkins; on behalf of Christian Endeavor, Miss Lilian Jeltz, pres' chorus, Shiloh Baptist choir; on behalf of Young Women's Congress, Minta Beck, regent; on behalf of Willing workers, Mrs. L. H. Slaughter; solo; on behalf of citizens of Topeka, Att'y J. H. Guy, Editor J. H. Childers; on behalf of the churches, Rev. C. G. Fishback, B. D., Rev Hayes; on behalf of Ministers' Wives' Alliance, Mrs. G. W. Guy, response, Dr. Snelson Free refreshments. Ushers, Ladies Golden Rod club; reception committee; Mrs. L. Adams, Miss M. B. Jordan, Mrs. M. Bennett, Mrs. A. J. Parks, Mrs. E. Brown, Mrs. G. Carson, Mrs. M. Richardson, Mrs. M. Simpson, Mrs. J. Bass, Mrs. A. Farris; R. A. Carson, W. H. Crutcher, Andrew Giles, Geo. W. Brown, J. L. Hatton, Tolliver Byrd, Henry Fuel, C. C. Solm, John Kelly, Robt. Barton, Sam'l Jenkins, Wm. Jackson. The trustee board: W. W. Buckner, J. R. Lytle, R. N. Turner, Benj. Burton E. Ridley, S. G. Watkins, David D., F. R. G. S. Chiles, Milton Simpson, W. E. Jackson, M. D. W. H. Crutcher, secretary steward board, spoke of the high character of Dr. Snelson as a pastor for whom all the brethren cherished the highest appreciation, and concluded by saying "May the flowers of love continue to cover your path of future usefulness and may the fruits of usefulness bring you golden stores of honor and renown." Miss M. B. Jordan's paper for the stewardesses was especially good. W. W. Buckner, chairman of the trustee board related the forlorn hope which bewildered the officers and members before the arrival of Dr. Snelson, fourteen months ago. How he came and revived the entire officiary, met the creditors of the church and assured them of their claims took hold of the business and brought success. "The story of how Dr.Snelson has raised thousands of dollars is too well known in this community for me to detain you longer. Prof. E. Ridley will add remarks of esteem for us." Miss Lillian Jeltz, president of the Christian Eudeavor, delivered a most brilliant and effectual address. It is simply impossible to paraphrase her matchless rendition. Her address will be published in full. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter paid a high tribute on behalf of the Willing Workers to Dr. Snelson as the most eminent grand counsellor of their A few years ago he Southern Democrats had at least two questions before them for solution. Without their consent laws had been passed clotting the colored man with citizenship. Hence the first question was how to get rid of this (to them) obnoxious class of citizens. A reign of terror was considered a wise thing; so they inaugurated that, and Ku-Kluxism, Red Shirt deviltry reigned supreme, and nightly the sky was illumined by the flames from the burning cabins of defenseless men, women and children of color. We have not the space to describe in detail the sickening and brutal horrors of that period. Suffice it to say they were of sufficient magnitude to invite the condemnation of the humane white people of the North. Discovering that their wicked deeds were creating an adverse sentiment, the Southern lords deemed it advisable to adopt other measures, and the scheme of disfranchisement was resorted to. But even as mild as this form of injustice is, in a way, these wise Solons of the South thought it best to devise plans calculated to make the colored man's friends his enemies by showing that the colored man was a brute of the lowest order. No better argument could be used, they argued, than woman. Woman, man's tenderest care, must be placed on the sacrificial altar. The magnates of the Associated Press were taken into the plot. This was necessary in order that the alleged news concerning colored men's crimes might be scattered world wide and the public mind kept constantly incensed against an innocent class. Every detail as to the matter of painting a people blacker than they really are was carefully mapped out in order to work the revulsion of sentiment necessary. The colored man is a rapist; the fair ladies of the South are in danger of being molested—nay, they are molested, or an attempt was made to assault, they cried. And the Associated Presse heralded the news; whether true or false, it must be heralded in order to hold the colored fiend up to the public gaze as one unworthy of the good flavor of man or the smile of angels. In their hot haste to push their devilish designs, the Southern Bourbons forgot that wrong is never so securely entrenched that right may not uproot it. But this is true. It is interesting to know that quite a respectable number of white people of the North have spent time and money investigating the charges which have been laid at the colored people's door. It is not our purpose to give any secrets away at this time, further than to say that it has been discovered that not nine charges out of ten made against the colored man for assaulting or attempting to assault white women in the South are true. This investigation is being carried on quietly. We are glad of it. We would be glad to tell much of what we have already learned, but to do so might thwart the good work now in process. Many of the stories which have been heralded from remote places in the South have been hatched by the whites of the South for the purpose of arraying the white people of the North against the colored people The North being thus arrayed, the South dreams it can go on unmolested and work its own sweet will. But the truth will be known sooner or later.—Philadelphia Tribune. Whereas, Mrs. M. A. Johnson has filled the position of financial secre- NUMBER 48. An Insight of the Dastardly Means Used by the Southerners to Deprive the Negro of His Rights as an American Citizen. The Associated Press Plays a Prominent Part. tary of Capilal City Council No. 1, Knights and Ladies of Protection since its organization with credit to herself and members. Therefore be it resolved: That we most heartily commend her work as deserving of the highest praise, and that we extend to her our best wishes for success in every undertaking to uplift of our race. W. W. PLUMB, Secretary, EVA M. OVERB, Cor. Sec. THE HERALD IN A JACK-POT! Must Prove Charges Against the Chiles Hotel. The Proprietor Has Filed Suit for Thirty-five Hundred—They Will Now Have all They Want. The Topeka Herald was overly anxious to grab the lion by the tail, and now they want some one to help them let go. The proprietor of the Chiles hotel has filed a $3,500 libel suit against this sheet. We will teach the Herald who we are before we get through with this matter. It seems to be a common thing for ordinary white people to say and do as they choose against Negroes, irrespective of who and what they are. They have never come in contact with many Negroes who would dare stand up for their rights, but if life lasts and the indications are good, we will lead them one of the fastest gaits they have ever traveled. We intend to teach these cheap white men that there are some Negroes left who possess manhood. We will win our damage suit beyond all doubt. Malicious liars are a detriment to any community. NICK CHILES. ATCHISON. The Toussaint Circle's Thanksgiving evening private party at the True Eleven hall was the best in the history of the society. Every chair in the hall had been removed and supplanted by fancy rocking chairs, settees and tables from the different members' evidences. Fine lace curtains were artistically draped at all the windows. Pretty rugs arranged around, especially at each point where a small table and two small rockers invited a lady and gentleman to spend the intervals. Added to this were cozy corners, colored lights and rich music. The girls all were becomingly attired and looked well, which gave much gratification to the young men. They will have another social event Christmas. Bishop Shaffer will be at the A M E church Sunday at the close of Rev A C Terrell's rally. Rev Copeland will preach in the afternoon. Miss Minnie Howell of Topeka, spent Thanksgiving in the city, the guest of Miss Elinora Hudson. Miss Hattie Ingram's birthday was Sunday. We did not learn her age. Rev Matt S Jones paid his church a visit Sunday. Many were glad to see him. Mrs. Mai Cousin had a few friends at her residence on Friday evening of last week and a few pleasant hours were spent. The True Eleven Imperium meets in Kansas City, Kansas, Dec 31 and January 1. Prof E B Branch of Wathena, died Monday. Mrs Lake Barnett, Miss Lucy Lysties and Dr Hudson, accompanied by Mr Henry Dickey of Oak Mills, attended the funeral. Mrs Ida M. Jordan of Topaike, and Major Ford of Fort Scott and a great many from St Joseph were also present. =: °° “ is 4 . 2 a7 at f- S & ? oR z Sw ne “se - a — = aw = the ROS SS z% & a of week eR OE 7 WS? gt ee a 7 or a =e 7s, ork ai = Se = ea ————— SO —————————— @ bs =o ——— . Copeka Plaindedler: still the cause of a mhighty breech |DR, SNELSON’S *~ 3 x z 4, KK ON . < c 3 ga a = : | n the ranks of the Democracy FAREWELLI i PLU PUNE Yoo Vow BULA. ublished at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. erery|as to who shall be the standard ‘Cas —_— Faday moromg by . iiaeee rem Fags: Ons: ae om Wie FLAWS EALER PUBLISHING'OO bearer of that branch of Ameri-|——————-__—__—_ 2 wen Race Severta Sr¥sr7. *Ican politics in 1904. church, and pictured his work of : ee may - 7 > bm | ‘ ————— love and devotion ina most beauti- A. : 44 <a a _ _ ——_]_ Ate the rebeis-have not died|ful manner, On behalf of the citi- i ao ‘ ee Lh er . e s er uf. Pe cients ~ oe Boor grr since the war and all of them do|*€S bn ame two able addresses vee es 3 = Se scores anne 5 . . Fes an not live in the South, either. were ouude by Lawyer), H. Gey and ? ee ~ = i : ; Editor J. H. Childers. Mr. Guy said Nog —- : seoecurooranens Out in Colotado Springs there 1s]he was amazed at the submissiveness than ever before. - oe Se ee a theatre manager who imagined |°f the people to allow Dr, Snelson to i a8 aw E ids » withT7oa Taree mooths by mad. sssssssecsoe sovs+eeeeee50¢ [that he could run a house of pub- fas aes ce a ie ei a Ps =“ el : wee lic amusement and pick his pat-| urging the necessit: SER = ts irae : =a = a Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second 3 zs y is revoking ; class mail eater, rons or bar whom he saw fit, but |Dr. Snelson’s transfer. “The citi- 7 : ee will have to go out of business |#€"S of Topeka can ill afford to eal : ’ 7 : eer so valuable citizens as these. Dr. ~ FRIDAY. DEG. 4, 1903.)9° change his mind. Sosaysthe Snelson has never been seen Dr j WHEN WILL WE GET ‘EM. A white firm is printing the minutes for Prince Hall Grand Lodge,and as soon as their other work is suffic’ently out of the way they will be printed and sent out. As we understand, the contract was let to a colored firm, who have a small handfu! of old-time material, and who also make a specialty of getting such con- tracts and sub-letting to white people. There is not a Negro office in Kansas City that has enough material or sufficient ma- chinery to turn out such a job. Since the contract was let for the Grand Lodge minutes THE PLAINDEALER has turned out books for the A. M. E. confer- ence, two for the Knights and Ladies of Protection and the Ben- evolents. We have electrical presses and tons of first-class material with which to do the work. WHERE IS PAOLA? Tue Blind Boone Concert com- pany is composed of a cultured and refined class of people and would be a credit to any commu- nity and honored guests to any, hotel, but the little 2xq cross road town down here in Kansas, named Paola, (tound only on railroad time table maps,) had the unmitigated gall to refuse hotel accommodations to Boone and his company. But some- times good will come out of bad, and this was the case in this in- Stance, as the following from the Capital will show: “The incident of the Blind Boone company being barred from the hotel at Paola has a very nice little sequel. An old colored woman, Mrs. Miller, an aunt of the Negro pianist, took the troop in and housed and fed them during their stay in town. Boone heard the old lady’s home was mortgaged for $450 and went around and paid it off as a pres- ent to Mrs. Miller. This wil give him license to keep up the Marshfield cyclone imitation as long as he wants to, even thougt he does insist on having the choit sing Auld “Lang Syne while the work of destruction is going on.”' Tue whites of the South who are continually scheming to keep the Negro down are not of that class who look upon him as a mere nothingness, but belong to that class who see far enough ahead to realize that in him they have a worthy foe. Tose states of the South thal have passed laws curtailing the votes of the Negro need a few upper-cuts from the law-abiding citizens of this country, and the first blow should be a final blow —one that will jar loose a repre sentative or two from the roll o: the national House of Represent. atives, thus giving a black eye tc the strength of the electoral col. lege. ‘Tis said that money is the root of all evil, but there are times when it is the source of somegood. The money question was the cause of the clean sweep of this country by McKinley in £1896 and'again in 1900 and it is still the cadse of a mighty breech inthe ranks of the Democracy as to who shall be the standard bearer of that branch of Ameri- can politics in 1904. Att the rebeis-have not died since the war and all of them do not live in the South, either. Out in Colorado Springs there ts a theatre manager who imagined that he could run a house of pub- lic amusement and pick his pat- rons or bar whom he saw fit, but he will have to go out of business orchange his mind. So says the court of the county in which Col- jorado Springs is located. Tue drill and parade in this city on Thanksgiving Day was one of those affairs rarely seen by our friends, the whites, te which they must bow in humble praise The Knights Templar surely made a grand showing and were right up to date in their tac- tics and none could have done better be they white or black, excepting those few crack drill teams that drill nearly every night in the year. But the ex- hibition Thursday of last week will long be remembered in To- peka by her citizens in general, irrespective of creed or color. Tue question of today 1s ‘‘Do Strikes Pay?" From the fre- quency of their happening one would judge that it was a profit- able business to walk out and loaf around a few weeks, and then go out among strangers in seatch of another job. Well, strikes pay but one party and that is the man who encourages such thing, because he always has a loophole through which he gets his share. There are too many poor people in this country for a mere handful of them to quit a joband think that there are no others willing to step into theit shoes before the heat of the other fellows’ feet leave the leather. But nine-tenths of the strikes o! these days turn out to be mobs of violence, and the strikers re- sort to all manner of lawlessness, thereby losing the respect of the law-abiding element of the com munity, and when respect is lost all is lost. Therefore we con clude that strikes do not pay One topic of American civiliz- ation is the Negro. The white people seem worried as to what shall be done with the black man. But if the question of settlement was left to the Chicago Inter- Ocean it would be settled now, as the following would indicate:— “The question of the black man’s status in this country is being answered mainly by the black man himself.. He has made himself so serviceable to the nation, has been so loyal to it, has done so much to qualify himself for better things, that nc one except day dreamers thinks now of deporting him.” The only thing we ask for is our righ! asa man. No one ever think: of such a thing as forcible deport ation, and a voluntary genera exodus is not likely; so, the bes thing for the white people to dc is to let us alone and we wil work out our own salvation. ornior nouns. tol0am. wren, v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. Paystc1an anp Surczon alls answered day and night. 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Dr. Snelson has never been seen stand- ing around on the strzet, chewing, smoking, talking polities aud wear- ing race horse hats, but has been a most noble example to us and to our young men and, withal, is a model christian gentlemen.” He was sorry to have Dr, Snelson go away, Mr, Childers gave the financial tecord of St. John for the past year, and declared that Dr. Snelson has unified the several denominations by his breadth of heart and generous spir't of fraternity; deserved well hi: promotion at the high hands of the bishop. The Rev. C.G. Fishback, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church, speaking for all the churches of To peka, made a most elnquent address Heknew well the men of the A. M. E church of America; paid a tribute t Bishops Evans, Tyree and others and stated that the work of Dr. Snel son in Topeka was the most wonder ful he had ever known. What ben: efitted St. John also brought benefi to Shiloh and all the other churches ete, “There was only one Moses t lead God's people in the days of Is rae], there was only one Paul in th history of the early church; so like wise there can only be one Snelson one Dr, Snelson in the hietory of th churches of Topeka. Already ha: he wrought a work for the A. M. E church deserving of the bishopric For what other reason can men bi honored in your church?” Mrs. G. W. Guy, acting presiden of the Ministers’ Wives’ Alliance told of the excellent qualities and su perior work of Mrs. Dr. Snelson wh had organized the 25 preachers wives and widows of Topeku into thi alliance. She narrated the successe: of the alliance with Mrs. Snelson a |president, and announced that a |their meeting the previous afternoot they had unanimously elected Mrs '| Snelson to be their representative a the Bienni#l Woman's Nationa | Council, St. Louis, 1904, Mrs. An geline Williams, president of Si '| John Sewing circle, made an enthus Jiastic address in honor of Dr. an Mrs. Snelson, “As a most worth: and beloved pastor, and an accom ,| plished and devoted sister. we hono you and pray God’s blessing upo "| you both.” DR. SNELSON'S APPOINTMENTS. Dr. Snelson hes been promoted tc the presiding eldership of the Kan. sas City, Mo. district. His appoint, ments for December are: Dec. 6, Ebenezer, Rev. Wm. Haw. kins, pastor. Dec. 13, St. John, Rev. E. R Vaughn, pastor. Dec. 20, Allen ‘Chapel, Dr. F.J Peck, pastor. Dec. 27, Independence, Rev. J. H Allen, pastor. Ex-Presiding Elder Owens write: Dr. Snelson: wish you great sue cess. Thebrethren have treated m ‘with great kindness on their work fo ‘the past three years."* i Bigger, Brighter, Better Y : t Le than ever before 7 _ ore | x | oe t : | x A _ ‘ i A A ¥ , , 24 PAGES A Handsomely Illustrated. The Most . Complete History of the KANSAS and ' WESTERN NEGRO ever given. x Call on or write us for space POL ALAR RRRRRYLYPKRYPrRAIasH In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Effie M. Lohrman, Plaintiff, vs. Harry W. Lohrman, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. HARRY W. LOHRMAN, the above named defendant, you are hereby notl- fied that you have been Sued in the above named Court, by the plaintiff, Effie M. Lohrman, and that you must answer the petition filed therein on or before the 27th day of December, 1903, or the allegations contained therein will be taken as true and judgment divorcing the plaintiff from you, and for the custody of Minor Child will be rendered accordingly. EFFIE M. LOHRMAN, By J. R. McNay. We Do all Kinds ot P i tl Quick and Pleasant Excellent Service to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida And the Southeast, and to Hansas, OKlahoma, Indian Territory, Texas Aind the Southwest. ‘Detailed information as to excursion dates, ‘Yates, train service, etc, furnished upon appl extion to, James Donehue, ‘Assistant General Passenger Agent, Kansas City, Mo, am { : BEFORE ASD ATTEN TRELTHESE, | ORIGINAL : OZONIZED OX MARROW | Pitot nce daa Bye eeiieae ee EXUueh Lhe Mclite apieamaes as Rucact hen pretty face pabeepeinad emcee nae Ee eeven ce Sateen See rermseee "Yee otrnane nad {LORONIKED OX MARROW COs oo = Our G a ‘ . wcrene opee ’ . ‘ 'H FIVE _ | DOLLAR! . . : “Gomptote | 3 3 BE OUT uv - Orang , IZ ae 4 . s mea P eo ’ 4 iat ~ LESS@2E eae tal ae ; GELIAB = Ss aE LE-SUPI oo D! READ! Peor ed! 228M pon peeanaiec ars ple oF je % ~ feeeeeees ah i ees . "3 Ea eee 3 Bence ace neat 3 Serta cere } | i pores : gianna te eel i Seer Sones aren | Saas fea | eae apes — = oes ) = pac Special re eure Offer we See = = ae eee ea eat srermizs of by erst So fens Soon Sais = creceotoe Saree a = Sener Soe is =a cE Ys By gee = aa Se ens 2 eae ar a seoeeies az : : MICAL Ci Ss 3 0, 310 sensors Eoeoa st. RICK aa sioner oe - RICHMOND. A VA. Lithograph Picture of Booker T. ‘Washington, 22x28 inches, sent to any- one on receipt of 25 cents. Persons wishing to act as selling agents, send ‘Price for picture and terms—T. T. Attwell, General Sales Agent, Tuske- ‘gee, Alabama. (P. 0. money or express order.) In_the District Court of Shawnee County. State of Kanssn. eect Ae ee _ ee ae Margaret Warren, plaintiff, va. F. L. ‘Warren, defendant. F. L. Warren, defendant abore named, will take notice that he has ‘been sued by plaintiff, Margaret War- ‘Ten, and that he must on or before tha 12th day of December, 1903, an- swer the petition filed by plaintiff in [above entitled action in wald court, or ‘the sald petition will be taken as trae and Judgment divorcing the plaintiff rm CO MANGARNT WARHBIC In the District Court of Shawnee coun- ty, Kansas, Rosa M. Inman, plaintiff, vs, James Inman, defendant. To James Inman, the Above Named Defendant:—You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the plaintiff, Rosa M. Inman, and that you must answer tho petition filed therein on or before the 17th day of December, 1903, or the al- legations therein contained will be taken a8 true, and judgment will be Tendered against you, divoreing this Plaintiff from you, and for all other proper rellef. ROSA-M. INMAN. By Her Attorney, W. I, ‘Jamieoa. | Attest: I Curtis, Clock’ Distrist Courtar— sexiineeyy cps PUSS 8 777 and 333 were written on every door post Thanksgiving day and night. Everybody who wasn't a Tabor wished he was all roads led to Taborian hall at 209 Commercial street. This first annual fair began Nov. 24, and ended on Thanksgiving eve by distributing 100 prizes to the guests, and the paying off of two endowments of $75 each by the Chief Grand Mentor, Sir Frank Wilson. Taborian hall was decorated most tastily for the occasion by Sir Wm. Biggs, drug clerk at Noll's. All the churches were open that night, yet Taborian hall was packed. Never was there a more good-natured crowd in Atchison. Though turkey roosted high, he was pulled down for 20 cents a pound and laid on the table for Tabor's guests. Youth and old age met together in the new rendezvous [made possible by R. H. Cane Temple and Crescent Tabernacle of this city] and exchanged greetings of the season. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday were busy days with the Tabors. The building was put in fine shape for this "to do." Fancy work filled the booths arranged for that purpose; the dining room called loud for custom, and amusement hall was not neglected. When the Board of Managers met after it was over and counted the bags and boxes of money which Albert Walker lugged up the steps and dropped on the floor, each one felt amply paid for his pains and bother. Mrs. Emma Gaines, C. G. P., of Topeka, made us a visit on this occasion, so also did Rev. Frank Wilson, C.G.M., of Kansas City, who brought for display a hand-painted picture of the Indian, Short Bull, done by Mrs. Lucas of Butte, Mont., and a beautiful quilt pieced by Mrs. Campbell of Williamstown, Kas. Sir Frank Wilson had that same happy smile and approving nod to "go ahead. I am with you." In a well chosen speech he told of the relief work among the Tabors towards the widows and orphans and then pulled $75 from each of his inside pockets and handed the same to Sir Geo. Taylor, C. M., for widows Alice Shobe and Sallie McCubbin, the former not being present, but the latter responded in a grateful manner and handed back a ten dollar bill to help pay out Taborian hall Were lodges in Atchison heavenly bodies, the Knights and Daughters of Tabor would be planets and all others would be satellites. 260 strong is their pace. Chief Preceptress Spencer and Cheif Mentor Taylor have so many assistants all their names cannot be mentioned, but Daughters Nelson, Montgomery and Burch, and Sirs Woodson, Burdette, Brown. Jackson and Walker deserve special meneion. The capital prize, a ladies' oak writing desk, went to Mrs. John Davis who held ticket No. 42. Other prizes given were useful and valuable. Wait for the drama some time this month to be given by the Tent and you will exclaim, "It is surely good to be one of'em." EMPORIA, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Giles Elliott celebrated their China wedding Sunday, Nov. 24th at their beautiful home on Congress street. There was 150 invited guests. Many and valuable were the beautiful China gifts, and it has been generally conceded that a more handsome collection of Chinaware has never been presented to a couple in the history of Emporia; which of itself speaks the high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are held. At 9 o'clock an elaborate three course supper was served. At all times during the evening, beautiful strains of music were heard in their large and pleasant home. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott seemed as LET ME PLAN YOUR TRIP WEST Write—or call—and I will tell you a ticket is to any point east, west, west. I will also let you know the it, when you will arrive, whether cars is necessary, and why you should ISLAND SYSTEM to Colorado, Utah, Mexico, Texas, Gklahoma or Arizona. A. E. COOPER, D. P. A., TopEKA Lawrence, Kan. The Womens' Home and Foreign Mission circle of the Warren Street Baptist church holds its regular meeting every second and fourth Sunday of each month. We desire that all who are interested in Mission work attend and help to carry the gospel to the heathen in fo.eign lands. There will be a short program at each meeting. Misses Fanny and Margarett Foster, of Topeka, spent Thanksgiving in Lawrence, the guests of Miss Sarah Holvey, of 801 New York street. Mrs. Belle Freeman, of Manhattan, is visiting in Lawrence and will return via Topeka, where she will visit her many friends. Sam Jeaus, who has been in poor health for some, continues seriously ill. PORT WILLIAMS. Mrs. Belle Farris, sister of Prior and Henry Dickey, the largest land owners in this part of the state, died at the home of her brothers last Thursday, age thirty-seven years. Interment Saturday afternoon in Mt. Gillion cemetery. The deceased leaves three children and a host of friends to mourn her demise. Misses Georgia Allea, Carrie Smith and Mrs. Cellia Dickey, Sir S. Crews, Mrs. W. H. Robinson and High Priestess Mary Burtridge, of Abesene Tabernacle No. 2, St. Joseph, Mo., attended the funeral of Mrs. Belle Farris at Port Williams last Saturday. J. H. Johnson will go to Weatherford, Okla., this month to spend the holidays with his daughter, Mrs. Jane Meeks. Several nimrods from Atchison and Leavenworth participated in a big hunt which wound up Thanksgiving with a big dinner at the home of Rev. G. W. Ross. We would be pleased to see THE PLAINDEALER read by every colored family in the community. Mrs. Eugene L. Bell and daughter, Inez, are visiting her mother, Mrs. Alfred Churchill at Monrovia, Kas. SPECIAL HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSION VIA FRISCO SYSTEM To Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Indian Territories NOV. 24-1903. $15.00 Kansas City to Amarillo, Quanah, Vernon, Ft. Worth, Brownwood, Brady, San Angelo, Waco, San Antonio, Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi and all points in Texas, East and North. Also to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territories and Arkansas, except within sixty miles of Hot Springs. $26.50 Kansas City to El Paso, Tex., and return, and all intermediate points where regular homeseekers rate is higher. Tickets limited to Dec. 9 on going trip and for return passage to December 15. Stop-overs will be allowed on going trip up to Dec. 9 at any point south of Clinton, Mo., or Pleasanton, Kan. For further information, write I. C. VOLVEN. TOPEKA Miss M. of domes giving in Mrs. M. new mattertained Thanksgiving refreshment one long Mrs. W. on the st. "The On Topeka their you one year the boy January church are exceeding tale. F. E. elocution of prosse city. In every large cloak come from men and realize for work selves, student features espits fit in the. Amor at the H Grant, Walling dames Jlor, Lir Morgan M'Neal peka. The wrote To friend this sunday. "Western Western" 777. To the Tabor G I am the Jurist growing work is benefits passes. we have Tabernacle Grand our deputy pushing While the march w long as we order w in humb doeth all that put it has nicles and beloved n and the loss: Tabernacle nacle No. 37, A Tabernacle braska, an ison Kan God from I am glad ordered ea The above. ROCKFORD STREET If You Want a Write-or call-and I will tell you what the cost of a ticket is to any point east, west, southwest or northwest. I will also let you know the best way to reach it, when you will arrive, whether or not a change of cars is necessary, and why you should take the Rock ISLAND SYSTEM to Colorado, Utah, California, New Mexico, Texas, Gklahoma or Arizona. I am truly glad to tell you that the Jurisdiction is doing nicely and growing slowly but firmer; its good work is felt more for good and its benefits are broadening as time passes. We are pleased to say that we have one new Temple, one new Tabernacle and one Tent since the Grand Session. This shows that our deputies are still organizing and pushing the order to the front. While the order is on its onward march we must remember that as long as we stand by the rules of the order we will succeed. Yet we bow in humble submission to Him that doeth all things for good for those that put their trust in Him. Death has visited the following Tabernacles and taken from us our much beloved members and left relatives and the members to mourn their loss: Tabernacle No. 10, Lawrence; Tabernacle No. 77, Topeka; Tabernacle No. 15, Weir City; Tabernacle No. 37, Atchison all of Kansas; and TabernacleNo. 91, of Omaha Nebraska, and Temple No. 3. of Atchison Kansas. Yet we say praise God from whom all blessings flow. I am glad to tell you that we have ordered each claim paid at $75 each. The above speaks for itself. The Grand Temple and Tabernacle at its last session asked that each member give as a free donation from each member of this Juris- Ass't Gen'l Pass'r Agent, Kansas City, Me The Official Tent Houses ```markdown ``` Leaves St. Louis at 2:30, 8:35 and 10:00 p. m. Leaves Kansas City, Mo. at 7:15 and 11:30 p. m. SEPTEMBER 15th, 1903. From St. Louis and Ksnsas City to Vernon, Tex., return—proportionate rats from all other points. This rate applies to all intermediate points on the Friaco System and to all points in Texas as far south as San Antonio and East thereof. Full particulars cheerfully given. Jas. Donohue, A. G. P. A., KANSAS CITY, Mo. 89. Mrs. Maggie Brown, 1108 Capitol St., Omaha, Neb. 92. Mrs. Laura Johnson, 2010 South Fourteenth St., Lincoln, Neb. 93. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., North Topeka, Kan. TEMPLES Washington Temple No. 26, meets each Friday night at Sons of Protection hall, corner of Sixth and State Sta.-Str Edward Henderson, C. M., No. 1917 North Third St., Kansas City, Kan. = CULL oe | Ps se a, "I rem