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. P.-E e 7 FN | A: 4 me OAL IX. q LC > , “2 VOLUME VI. TOPEKA, PTT FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 92, 1904. NUMBER 8, Hon, E. W. Hoch’s Initial Speech at Atchison, Sounded the Death Knell to “Kine Cyrus’? and His Nh. | POLITICS AND POLITICIANS W. D. Greason Continues een be i eoarna county. is lends and acqu His Dirty Fight on g}o0t speak highly of hire an Honest Tom Kelley lhe conducts his school in an Other Interesting Gos- $]manner. The people in his vis ‘say they will give him their sip About Men Who $1 onoort because they consider are Seeking the Suff- {/worthy. Principal Carteris a y man of the very best habits, anc rage of the Peoples model for other young men to fo Wasson’s Candidacy. 3] 1 nese elected one ee weary of W. D. Greason’s assaults upon State Treasurer Kelly, Heyer sists in asserting Kelly's dishonesty It seems to us that fors manona newspaper to make charges of this kind, whether they are true or false, he should have a record for character and honesty himself, As to character, it is well known that Mr. Greason never was burden: ed with any great amount of it, which is evidenced by two affidavits which he published in his own newspaper sometime last summer. As to his honesty, we have infurm- ation which is undisputed that on July 6, 1893, while Mr. Greason was Postmaster at Paola, he paid to a post- office inspector, one Mr, W. S. Coch ran, $1036.66 in money which ~e had embezzled from the government on account of rent for the postothce building. He did not pay this until he was checked up by Inspector Cochran and the payment was de- manded. He has been challenging Kelly to sue him for criminal libel, We as- sert that on our own responsibility in challenging suit for criminal libel that he did embezzie $1036.66 on ac- count of rent for a postoffice building for the Paola postoffice, and that on July 6, 1893, he paid the amount toa postoflice inspector on demand, CAN THIS NE TRUE? If'so, we are ui aloss to know why this man, W. D. Greason, of Paola, cancontinually take up his time abusing a man who is his superior in every respect. lf these charges could be proved, no doubt he would be filling a felon’s cell instead ot ed- iting a libelous newspaper. Mr. Kelly is now serving the state as treasurer, after having been ap proached and held up to ridicule by this man Greason for personal rea-| sons ard nothing else, “We think this gentleman had bet- ter find time to clear up this matter before he talks about honest Tom Kelly. | Mr. Robt. Stone wishes to an+ mounce himself as a candidate for| representative of the 3gth represent. ative district, comprising the fifth and sixth wards, Oakland and south part of city, subject to Republican primaries. This district was former- ly represented by Hon. J. B. Simms. He was born in the city of Topeka. on Harrison street near Sixth in 1866, | ‘He graduated in 1889 from Wash- burn college, which is a part of his district, and began reading law. In a short time he was admitted to the bar. Mr. Stone was associated with the law firm of Troutman, M’Keever and Stone; after the retire- ment of Mr. McKeever the firm has been known as that of Troutman and Stone. This firm is one ofthe strong-| eat law firms in the state, and handles some of the largest cases ever brought, before the court. He is secretary of the trustee] board of the Topeka Industrial schoo! | for Negro youths, and is an ardent Promoter of the institution, and spends much of his time and hard- earned money im support of the school. If elected to the legislature he will lose no time in looking after the wel- fare of the institution and see that, tle proper recognition is given to} the school. Principal John R. Carter, of the} Oskland schools and a resident off) the same place, announces himself al) candidate for county superintendent, |: subject to the Republican primaries,| February 27. He is one of Shaw-|i nee’s sons, having been born in this! county thirty-four years ago, He} attended the Ottawa university “i the State Normal, after which hel: taught school some twelve years, and|. therefore is thoroughly sequaiated eae. thee oe ee a county. His friends and acquaint ances speak highly of him and sa he conducts his school in an idea manner, The people in his vicinity say they will give him their solic support, because they consider bir worthy. Principal Carteris a youn, man of the very best habits, and is 2 model for other young men to follow If he is elected to the office of super intendent, he will give entire satis. faction to all concerned. Hi. Wasson, late of the state superintendent's office, has announce ed himself 2 candidate for the office of superintendent of public instruc tion in Shawnee county. Three things unite to give signifi cance to this announcement, One is Mr. Wasson’s eminent qualification for the place. After graduating at Zion college, he took special courses at Paola Normal school and Kansas Normal college. Since then he has had a rich and varied experience in educetional work, passing from the position of district teacher to that of city superintendent, He has con- ducted or instructed in some forty normal institutes in the state, five of which have been held in this county. And in addition to all this he has had twenty-five years’ practical ac- quaintance with the work as viewed from the vantage ground of the state superintendent's office. Another thing that awakens inter- estis Mr. Wasson’s success in his profession—he is well and favorably known to the prominent educators of the state, from many of whom he has received frequent marks of recogni- tion for his talents and attainments. He holds a state certificate in evi- ‘f 2, Ses, PS foe \ - ie si 2 HON. W. HB. WAS8OM. Benes: of his efficiency. And suck men as the Hon. Frank Nelson otter equivocal testimony to his high standing. The teachers of the coun ty also add their consenting testi- mony to kis cordial mterest in their Success, and to his large, strong sym: pathy with every phase of thei work, To those who are beat quali. fied to judge, he thus stands in the inner circles of the men who com- mand the respect of the intellect and heart. - And then oue other thing arrests attention, and that is Mr. Wasson's loyalty to the party from which he seeks the nomination, He is not only a man of strong political con- victions, but he has the courage of them. And more than ence, when others wavered in their allegiance to Republican principles, he dared to do hat the emergency required, in disdain of temporizing expedients or personal consequences. Every mem. ber ofthe party, therefore, who wishes to add to the strength of the ticket, has reason to welcome this aunounce- ment. Mr. Wasson was born in Tennes- see, and came to Kansas in 1855 at the age of two years, and has lived in Shawnee county, He is promi- nent in Masonic, I. 0, O. F. and A, O. U. W. circles, and those who know, him best are anxious to see him placed in the position to which he aspires—a position where he can im- press his strong individuality on the educational interest of the county. | Otis Hungate, who announces him- self as a candidate for county attor- ney, and who is filling the unexpired term of Galen Nichols, is a young man well versed in law and a staanch Republican, He is now asking the ‘support of the Republicans of Shaw. nee county for election to this office for the first tims, believing that he has given perfect satisfaction and has carried out his oath and oblige- tions, and can come before the Re- publican party for the first time ask- ing their support. Mr. Hungate was educated in the schools of Topeka, and is well known by almost every. one in the connty. He says he wants to distance his opponent so that he will not attempt to opposing @ young stalwart Republican again. Hon, John Hoverton, of Ressville township announces himselfasa can: didate of the 37th representative dis trict which comprises the North side subject to the Republican primaries February 27th. Mr. Hoverton iss farmer, and one of the best in North Shawnee county. He came to Kan. sea thirty years ago from Kentucky, where he had served for three years as marshall of the Northeast distric of Kentucky and has always been 2 staunch Republican, standing well with the people in his neighborhood. He has been honored several times as township trustee and alsa is 2 member of the United Workmen, with which organization he has been identified for twenty-five years. Mr. Hoverton has been a delegate to moat of the conventions held in this county for the past seven years and is also a member of the county Central committee. Ifelected to this office he proposes to represent the people and look to the reduction of taxes and the useless expenditure of public money, . Hon. W. Cowles, who announces himself a candidate for county attor- ney subject to Republican primaries, February 27, was born in Oberlin, O. March 25, 1861. He was brought to Topeka by his parents in September ‘61. He attended the district school ‘in the stone house southwest of Wash- burn college, and was a classmate of HenryDeShattio. Aiterthe death of his father, he and his sister cultivated the one half section of land pre-empt- ed by his parents, for two years, alter which he returned to Ohio and grad- uated in a short time from the Ober- lin college, where he afterward taught school. He at oue time taught in the Agricultural college at Manhat- tan, Kansas. He was a law student st Harvard university and was ad- mitted to the bar of Shawnee county in 1889. He still resides on the farm pre-empted by his father, and haz devoted several years to farming. He is honest, conscientious and be- lieves in stending up for what he thinks is right, and will sacrifice time and money for that. He prom- ises if elected to give the People one of the best administrations they have ever had. AS OTHERS SEE US! ‘We neglected last week to acknowl- edge receipt of the Christmas numbet of Tue ‘Lorska PLainpearar, thal live and progressive organ of the colored race in Kansas. It was a beauty in every sense of the word, handsomely illustrated by excellent half tone cuts of prominent men of the colored race and also many good Photos of their white brethren, Each and every department present- ed ap attractive feature. ira Smith, of this city, is the mechanical buzz- saw of the sheet, and the artistic manner in which the advertisements are gotten up speaks well for him. —The Pleasanton Enterprise. The Herald is in receipt of Tae Torexa Puainprarer, Nick Chiles’ paper, Ira Smith, assistant editor. It is the Christmas number and con- tains twelve pages of illustrated mat ter with Prof. Booker T. Washing- ton. principal of Tuskegee college, Alabama, and many other celebrated Negro characters; also beautiful views of a dairy, canne-y, road build- ing a class in cooking, students stack- ing hay, class of girlsin bee keeping, corner in the model dining room and many other fine works of art. The jouinal is the principal organ of the Negrots of the West, and is hand- somely and faultlessl7 printed. It has a circvlation of Mout 7,000 copies weekly, which shows the es- timation in which it is held by the cultured class of the colored people. Tur PLAINDEALER Teflects great eredit upon its able corps of editors and employees.—The Pleasanton Herald. Vacca ere OR ee a Me eis VE ML ee Be “oRNOW TOVSCLE!” Lian Cevaty Whites “Jest” Over Negro's Death! WE HAD MADE TRE TOWN! ‘Whites Whom he Had Kept from Peverty. ‘The following is taken from the ‘Torch of Liberty, a Populist paper Published in Mound City, Linn coun. ty, Kansas. Mrs. Laura L. Lowe, the editor, is a plain, out spoken lady; fair and courteous to all, be they whiteor black. Itisa pitiable story of the death of a colored man, who, in his palmy days, had friends by the ‘score; who were always reaching into his purse, and when the last dollar was spent and the old man laid down and died, these self-same people were making sneering remarks about hia. The writer has known Mr. Walker for twenty-six years, and if Mound City and Linn county bad a few more men like John Walker, in place of villages we would see nice, clean well kept cities. Mrs. Lowe deals with the matter fearlessly, and coming as it does from the pen of a white woman, we deem it worthy of more than passing notice. She says: JOHN WALKER’S RUS:NESS, On Monday morning the word was given from one to another along the street, “John Walker is dead, he died at three o'clock this morning.” It was no surprise, nor did anyone ask “Who is he?” They knew. For forty, years or more he has Leen a citizen of Mound City, and for years, in busi- nets just where he was the day he died John Walker was born in slavery; his father was a German, and his mother's master as well as his. Jobn Walker's father held in com-| mon with other masters that no mat- ter if the father was white, and a pure| American, his children whose moth-| ers were tinged with dark skins were were without souls, were only ani- mals and could be sold the same as a horse or cow; that they were and of right ought to be chattels, subject to will of a master, ‘The state ia which John Walker, was raised made the same claim. The United States, the union to which his state was joined through| its supreme court remanded Dred Scott, a mulatto, back to his state| irom whence he fled and to his mas- ter. It virtually saidto Dred Scott, “You are a chattel, without standing}: in any court of justice: you are an|' animal, the property of a master, the wife yu enjoy is given through the} gracious goodness of your master,! the children you father are chattels}: of your master.” | The Emancipation proclamation, | nade necessary to crush the rebel-|' ion, gave John Walker his freedom;}! aid to him, “you are no longer a|' hattel,” and a little later the amend-|' nent to the constitution of the U.}? 3. clothed him all the rights of a}? ‘itzen: a About forty years ago he became a|¢ itizea of Mound City, : A few months ago he was arrested] ° or violation of the probibitory law of| Kansas. The sheriff with due pro-|i ees of Iaw confiscated his stock of|¢ ouds and he was under bond to ap-|# ear in court. This crushed him,|¢ nd, bowed with grief, he said: “I]¥ ave been in this business for years,|# am now old; I cannot labor at hard|i vurk, the white people will not buy roceries of me. What can I do to|P apport my family. The very men|* ‘bo bought my drink are against me.|° have built more street crossings|¢ han any one man in tow; I have}? iven liberally to churches. I navel ¢ iven more than my share to cam-|b aign funds; I have loaned money to| = en in need both black and white,”|™ nd with tears streaming down his|¥ hecks, he said, “They are all against| 0 ie, now; what can I do; I am old|t! ow.” ‘Thus crushed, he was an easy|¢ ictim tor disease, JOHN WALKER’S PATRONS. a Monday, one wasshocked again and e gain by the heartless coldblooded|y ating ahant tha hre:mece ni Taha _ Monday, one wasshocked again and again by the heartless coldblooded jesting about the bunness of John ‘Walker. The beneficiaries of Jobn ‘Walker's business, of his liberality or recipients of his money, are his pa- trons, Whoarethey? Most ofthem were white men. They were born where they conld say “father” to one WAO loved them; they were taught lessons of love, of virtue, of charity in a father’s home, they were taught that within them was an everlasting soul endowed with a conscience, that an Omniscient Being with a ray of ethereal blue for transmission of the impolses of that conscience existed |and recorded how those impulses were obeyed, that after a life lived in har- mony with the dictates of that “still jsmall voice within” was for them a heaven of eternal bliss, where sorrow and care never enter. Their atate recognized this theory and built ‘achool houses in which their minds could betrained and cultured. They Ihave a day in court for any wrong done them. They could acquire and hold property, could hold a home ‘even against debts of their own make ing in manystates. Under no condi- tions could they be sold or made a chattel, Have you comprehended this histo- ty of the white man, patron of John Walker? His patrons had fathers, homes, schools, Suaday schools, churches in which they were taught the attributes of true manhood. Were they livingin the light of their knowl- edge when they “bought his drink?” Was it any worse to sell than to buy? Did those patrons have reason to in- dalge in cold-blooded jesting? Did they, after buying his drinks, after accepting his money for street cross- ings, after accepting his money for churches, after accepting his money for campaign funds, after accepting his money for bridging over s dark day, did they, after these acts, nave room to “jest?” Where are they bet- ter? Where is their manhood? FACTS BY BISHOP H, M. TURNER’ }He will not protect or defend hi: rights, and nothing as a race, J | white man may apit in his face, whij Jhim, club him, shoot him, bang him burn him, skin him alive, outrage hi | wife, his daughters, his sisters, hi: | mother, starve him to death with low | wages, and only one in three hundre¢ will resent any of these insults anc Jdegradations. Yet he will work, in. vent and do anything mechanically and scientifically and get a hundre¢ thousand dollars for his genius, as one did the other day, and as hun. dreds havedone. In many instances Save money, accumulate great wealth, build magnificent colleges and state- ly churches and up to-date residences but he appears 2 natural born cow- ard, and does not possess enough manhood instinct to get up ard leave ‘8 country, or even a section of a country that will thus degrade him. And the bulk of them will say, “We fare waiting on the Lord,” and he knows he lies. It is nothing but pu- sillanimity and base, craven, dung- bill, milk-livered timidity, They will meetin an annual conference and they will know that they have more preachers than appointments, yet they will vote every man into confer- ence membership whether he is fit or not, although they may be as igno- tant as donkeys, They will locate nor superannuate no man, nor will they expel one out of a thousand who may be guilty of the most heinous crimes, And then when the bishop and nresiding elders epen daysin cull- iug over the vast number of preach- ers they have and making the best appointments they can to the churches they have before them, they will grumble, find fault, raisea howl, set their wives to writing and bleat-| ing like wild sheep. Presiding elders will present new preachers to take the places of the worthless gang, and they haven't the courage to move to rid the annual] conferences of a worthless man or men. And they would not offer to| expel a man if he was to steal a horse before their eyes, fear he would get| mad at them, or that the scoundrel : would not like it. Great God! what} will become of this race? What is ur future destiny? What will be he future of the Negro? The Ameri- -an Negro especially? Thank God, |, he native African isnot of this make-|; 1p. Surely it must be the effect of| 1 lavery that we are passing through or twohundred ‘and Bity yous, We tnow that many who read this will ay ‘shame, shame,” but it is true, |1 evertheless, Yes, it is,a shame.|! We ats ashamed of it. Bat if this], snot the trath, there is no truth. |, We believe we will Stop advocating African emigration, American’ Negro would be a curse to Africa —| 1 Che Lancat, Baltimore, Md. r A KANSAN IN ENGLAND Ne ae SA GNSNY, LCC. 27, OF To Tue PLAInDEALER: According to promise, I will tell you something of our trip thus tar, ‘We left Kansas City on the evening of the s5th, arriving in Chicago at 3 p.m. the next afternoon, While there I had a little business to loox after, and went to the Tribune build- ‘ing to transact it. My business car- tied me tothe ninth floor. After fin- ishing I went to the elevator shaft to godown. The elevator chanced ta be going up, but in order not to ap- pear “green,” I said nothing, but got offatthe nextstop. Ongoing around to the next shaft, I said to the boy, “Are you going down?” He said, ‘Well, my friend, this is the seven- ‘teenth story; I can’t very well go up higher.” Thus you will eee how I gave myself away, alter all. We left Chicago at 10:30 Wednes- day night, arriving at New York Fri- day morning at 5:30 a. m. After breakfasting we called on Mrs, Dr. Parks, who took us in charge. She took us “‘a-sight-seeing.” It will be impossible tor me to explain the many wonders sheshowedto us. Our eyes ‘were sore from looking and our legs tired from walking. We were taken to one os New York's big department stores. Iused to look with wonder at Emery-Bird and Thayer ot Kan- sasCity,butmy!my! On theground floor was fonnd the notions, and in the center was an immense statue uf liberty alt lighted with electric lights, with fountains spraying water over the whole. Then we ascended the moving atairway, on which you only need to step and are presently con- veyed to the top. At various floors you find the cloak Sepertment, the men’s furnishing, the dry goods, the millinery and other departments. At the upper story is the grocery de- partment, where my eyes were stretched to their utmost. Here was the butter counter, where they make your butter for you while you wait, and then give yous generous drink of buttermilk, also. Ifyou could not find the particular kind of candy you wished, they would make it for you in your presence. Well, I might as well stop now, for there were so CRAWFORD’S SORE SPOT! We Touched it and the Rev- erend Genileman Yelped. Kicks Because The Plaindesler Cos- Gemns the Action of the Ministers In Rev. White's Case. |} The old adage: “Cast a ston Jinto a gang of curs, and the on [hit will yelp,” is clearly proven i the case of Rev. J. T. Crawford, wh takes exceptions to what we sai concerning the “B” street Baptis church. In The Kansas Baptist Watchman @ little “semi-occassionally” shee published in Parsons, Rev. Crawforc ‘saya: ** * “Baptist ministers koor their business in Baptist councils and we want this understeod by Nick Chiles. They tell me that this paper that is called Tae Pratw- DeaLtE is a race paper to lift up the race, but Ithink it is a race killer—especially 2 Baptist killer, and Ido not think that the Baptist pastors in the state of Kansas ought to give any support to 2 newspaper that makes light of them as Tae PrarNpeates did about the coun- cis = The above paragraph simply dis- plays thc dense ignorance of the writer, and 1s not worthy of any notice whatever. | This paper has done more for the uplifting of the Negro race than ten thousand Negroes of the Crawtord stripe, which fact is well known and appreciated by every man, woman, and child in the atate. We have’ secured legislation that will give a black man, accused of a crime, protection from mob violence. We have caused the successful starting and operation of a coal company, insurance society, undertaking estab- lishment and numerous other enter-| prises that are assisting the Negro in the solution of his problem. This paper is educating the Negro to build homes, educate his children and give them the same protection that that the white man does his. In the matter of the “B” street, Baptist church we simply stood up for the rights of the people’ who Rev. John A, Gregg, Formerly of Lawrence, Writes an Interesting Letter from Joba Bull's Domains He Gives a Graphic Description of His Journey from K, C. to Liverpool, Many wonderful things, ‘Ob, yes, before I leave the things we saw in New York, I want to men- tion that we rode on the elevated rail- way, saw the famous flat-iron build- ing, to see the top of which one must. lean back, and about which blows such a breeze t.at one must needs hold on his bat and even his coat. We walked down Broadway (in New York, not in Dahomey) and up Filth street—we thought we saw New York but in fact, we saw only a small por- tion of it, a We went on board the “Umbria” at 7:30 Friday evening, and at six o'clock the next morning we sailed ont of the harbor and began our very Pleasant voyage tothis puint, The whole trip was exceptional; the sea ‘Was unusually calm—not the least bit ofa blow. We hadavery pleas ant crowd of passengers, and the stewards of the en were kind tous. “there were 66 second cabin pas- sengers. We had concerts at night, walked the decks, talked und played games during the day. | Oh, yes, I was a little seasick for ‘a day or two, but Mrs. Gregg was not sick at all, Our meals were tastily gotten up and well served. We got here yesterday evening feat 26th) at about five o'clock, © are now stopping at the Cunard house, a hotel tun by the line by which we came trom New York, There is a very nice little crowd of us together here: ‘8 young lady on her way to Norway, a French lady, a young man on his Way to West Africa and we two, We will leave here on Wednesday or Thursday, stopping in London until Saturday, when we start for Cape Town. Will write you more from Africa. Very Respectfully, Jonx A.Grecc. contributed their means to make the church « possibility as against Rev. White, an itinerant, who has all to gain and nothing to lose. It shall always be the policy of this paper toprotect the rights of the citizens and tax-payers of Topeka and Kan- sas,and White or no other adventurer from the back woods of the South ‘can cause them to lose their property without meeting a strong opposition in us, We need no introduction to the Baptist ministers of this state, and in this paper they have always found 2 true friend—ever ready and willing to assist any move they might make for the advancement of Christianity, and such an appeal to them by this bump of ignorance will fall like a water-soaked blanket. ‘The “BM street Baptist church has fired Rey. White, and he has rented a little hall in the hopes of splitting the congregation. Our readers can judge the actions of the council for themselves, as did the “B” street congregation, who showed good judgment in refasitig to accept the white-washed report of the council. This shows that Tur PLAINDEALR is right and that the people are with us. Who is Crawtord, and where did he come from? Does he own a home? What bas he done (or the uplift of the race? Does he feel that he is competent and worthy to stand in a pulpit efore one of our refined Kansas songregations? Does he know that the Kansas scople were protecting their property when he and his ilk were jumping ebind cotten stalks in the back roods of Mississippi? We've noticed you Crawford, now ash or we'll. look up your pedigree. We have always took Kev. G. W. Tarts, the editor and proprietyr of he Baptist Watchman to be a pretty ood fellow, and if he continues to low people to use his little sheet as | mud-paddle, we'll trim his sails, . hint to the wise is sufficient. a € «2 & Deere ds ean published at Topsham, Shawnee county, Knz. Every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 212 EAST SEVENTH STREET. MICK CHILES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER I. H. CHILDERS, - - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Six months by mail.....25c Three months by mail.....50c Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, JAN. 22, 1904. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For County Coroner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Coroner, subject to the Republican primaries to be held Feb. 27, 1904. - W. A. WEHE, M. D. For Supt. of Public Instruction. W.H. Wasson announces himself as a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to the decision of the Shawnee County Republican primaries to be held Feb 27. Hon. W. G. Patrchild. One of the prominent young Barristers of Shawnee county, announces himself a candidate for member of the Legislature from the 33th district, subject to the Republican primaries. DOWN with the machine. HANNA still says no, but the politicians are guessing. THE "ring" has before been cracked, but the anti-ring men are out this time for a knock-out. MEN don't usually wage political battles for the fun there is in them. This is significant in the Ohio contest now on. THE silence of Senator Hanna in the national convention call matter is like a flea on a person —worrying (to some politicians who can't understand the motive of Senator Hanna's delay.) THE anti-lynch law saved a Negro's neck in Iola last week. The lawless element know that this law compels officers to protect prisoners, and if necessary take the life of any person or persons who dares to interfere. If the action of Republicans all over the state counts for anything there is a general rebellion against the machine magnates; and Cy Leland might as well fix up for a funeral, for it is to be a finish fight and death to the loser. So, beware! The governor of Mississippi must have been nursed by a viper and cradled in the lair of a hyena, judging from his recent reflections upon the Negro citizens of this country. When a man spits out such venom and vituperation he certainly can't be all human, for no such thoughts exist in human minds. Vipers and hyenas are socially above this destroyer of human happiness. Men in the positions of governors of the many states of the United States should seek to elevate all the people, not to cast down. A nation or state which indulges and encourages ignorance and superstition invites crime and vice, and it can't prosper. LAST week a PLAINDEALER scribe was in Linn county, and during our stay in Pleasanton, a little town that is doing more business in politics at present than Topeka, we had the pleasure of meeting the Hon. E. H. Funston, a man who has conceived the idea that the people of the Second district should choose him as their representative in the next Congress. Mr. Funston and the news of the big meeting held at Topeka by the Boss Busters landed in Pleasanton about the same time. The people were too busy discussing the extravagance of the Leland-Bailey machine to pay the old gentleman much attention and it was late next day before he could begin to "jolly" them. He stood on the street corners and cracked jokes with his friends, and no doubt was pleased with his supply of wit, as he laughed as lustily as did his auditors. Mr. Funston had his day twenty years ago, and is too old to even dream of securing the nomination. Mr. Funston has many warm friends in the district, most of whom think the old man is joking about wanting the nomination, that he is just taking a much needed rest before plowing time, and nothing will do a man more good than an outing with old friends. The fight for the Second district nomination is between Hon. H. J. Allen, of Ottawa and Hon. J. D. Bowersock, of Lawrence. It is well enough for a man to joke, but people get tired and Funston should cut it out. The Atchison Globe says that Bailey is an honest man, a moral man, a trusted citizen. Then why, asks the Globe, can there be opposition to his re-election? Mr. Benjamin is an honest man, a moral man, and was one of the most trusted engineers on the Rock Island railroad. Mr. Benjamin killed seventeen citizens, crippled many others and destroyed all the property under his control. Mr. Benjamin ran his train wrong. Governor Bailey has been running his train wrong. The machine organs of Kansas have become reckless of facts in an attempt to defend the extravagance which marked the course of the last boss-ridden legislature. They have opened their batteries, for example, on W. R. Stubbs, the chairman of the reform committee, and seek to show that he was mainly responsible for the large appropriations. The Ottawa Herald, edited by a man who has drawn $10,000 from the state in the last five years with very little service rendered, has this to say along that proposition: "At the head of this crusade against corruption are the men who looked approvingly on whatever corruption was practiced. W. R. Stubbs, the man who organized the movement, as chairman of the ways and means committee of the last house, recommended considerably more appropriations than were passed by the house." Mr. Stubbs was not chairman of the committee on ways and means, as the Ottawa editor well knows. The chairman was John Francis. The man really in command was Cy Leland. And neither is there any more truth in the statement that Mr. Stubbs advocated extravagance than in the statement that he was chairman. Stubbs fought the grafting machine from start to finish. He was for liberal appropriations for the state institutions, but he was opposed to each and all of the grafts of the Leland-Albaugh-Bailey ring. However, the false statements of the machine editors are not without value in giving us a true estimate of the Kansas situation. When the only defense that an administration can make to charges of graft and extravagance is that other people were grafting and extravagant also, it would seem to be proved that the charges are true. It will be noticed likewise that no one accuses Mr. Hoch of either graft or extravagance. He seems to be the one man in the melee that is above all criticism. And, as it is Mr. Hoch who is running for governor, it ought to be plain enough to the Kansas people where their interests lie.—Kansas City Journal. Prominent Men of Shawnee County Who Ask Favors at the Hands of The Republican Party. READ..... The Plaindealer! And be wise. Keep Posted Always. Hon. J. B. Bette, who has served the north district in the legislature for the past two years, now thinks he should be rewarded by being placed in the senate. He was a faithful worker in the house and did much toward securing the good legislation in his county. While he represented the minority side of the machine, he bucked it as well as anyone who was in the minority. He is sincere, honest and a conscientious Republican and can be relied upon to carry out his pledges for the people of Shawnee county and for the success of his party. Hon. John T. Chaney, who is now serving this county as state senator, wishes to announce to the Republican voters of Shawnee county that he is again a candidate for re-election to that position subject to the Republican primaries. He is an old staunch Republican, and demonstrated his ability as a worker in the senate; afterwards he was made chairman of the ways and means committee, which position he now holds. He knows the ins and outs of the senate; he knows how to take hold of things that he thinks will be to the interest of the people, and carry them to success. He served this county as chairman of the central committee and succeeded in increasing the majority which the Populists had almost wiped out. Mr. Chaney says his friends will stand by him to the last, which will insure his nomination and election. Hon. F. W. Harrison who is now serving his first term as county commissioner, announces himself a candidate for the second term, subject to the Republican primaries. He is like most Republicans of our county and state—deserving of a second term for the faithful performance of duty. He has done much for the people of the county and has worked in perfect harmony with the other commissioners associated with him. He does not think that the people will hardly forget the duty they owe their servants when they obey them. Mr Harrison is a successful farmer and cattle grower and enjoys the distinction of being a lifelong Republican and a lover of human liberty. Hon. J. B. Sims who has served this county in the legislature, and is at present a member of the same, does not care for that position again, but announces himself as a candidate for county commissioner for the 3rd commissione: district, subject to the Republican primaries. Mr. Sims is a son of Maj. Simms, president of the First National Bank, and one of the old timers who has lived in the mission township for the past thirty years. He is a successful farmer and stock raiser, and a good business man as well. He is quite a politician and wielded considerable influence in the last legislature, being a member of the Ways and Means committee and did much in behalf of the Topeka Industrial Institute. Hon. A. J. McCabe who is now occupying the position of Judge of the Court of Topeka, wishes to go a little higher, and therefore announces himself as a candidate for Judge of the District Court of Shawnee county to succeed the Hon. Z. T. Hazen. How well he filled the position he now holds is told by the people who placed him there for three terms. He has a host of friends and is well known in the county. He says he will be somewhere about the wire when the judge taps the bell. Hon. A. W. Dana who is one of brightest attorneys practicing law at the Shawnee, bar, announces his candidacy for Judge of the District Court, subject to the Republican primaries. He claims his good republicanism and sterling qualities are an assurance that he will win. This is a three corneted contest and Mr. Dana doesn't count on being No. 3, either. MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE. Hon. Welza G. Fairchild one of our promising young lawyers, announces himself as candidate for the legislature to succeed Hon. Archie Williams, Jr., subject to the Republican primaries. Mr. Fairchild was born in Poseyville, Posey county, Indiana, and moved to Overbrook, Kansas in 1889, where he lived until he came to Topeka to study law. He received his education in Overbrook high school, has always been noted for his studiousness and his early inelinations toward politics, which began at the age of thirteen years. Before coming to Topeka, he worked on the farm with his father during the summer, months and attended school in the winter. He came to Topeka in 1898 and entered the law firm of Curtis, Safford and Williams, and after remaining there for one year, he entered the office of Clad Hamilton and remained with him until he was admitted to the bar. White studying under Clad Hamilton, he was employed in the law office of Geo. E. Stoker. After being admitted to the bar he was employed by W. F. Schoch to assist him in his law practice. Since that time he has been practicing for himself at 627 Kansas avenue. He was married Nov. 6, 1901 to Miss Edith Orner, daughter of Captain T. F. Orner, and now lives at 1215 Clay. He is a young, stalwart Republican, and has many friends in Topeka, hence will be a strong candidate. Mr. Fairchild promises if elected to serve the people to the best of his ability. He comes from the young crowd of Republicans, and is full of life and energy, and is one who can procure the proper appropriation for his county and state. Hon. Sam'l T. Howe, the leading member of the council, announces himself as a candidate for re-election from the Fifth ward, subject to the Republican primaries. Mr. Howe is a man of great ability, and wishes to serve his people another term, hoping he will be able to double his work. The people have implicit confidence in him, and will return him for a second term. Dr. O. A. Taylor, one of the leading physicians in Topeka, announces himself as a candidate for coroner, subject to the Republican primaries. He should receive the nomination without opposition, as we think the colored people should be represented on the county ticket. The doctor is a man who is pleasant tomeet. He believes in progressiveness. Hon. W. E. Sterne, who has served Shawnee county as county commissioner, is doing much to relieve the burden of the taxpayers. He devotes much of his time to looking up the business of the county. Hon. W. W. Harvey, who is a candidate for the legislature from the 39th representative district, is a resident of the Fifth ward, and has practiced law for the past six years. Mr. Harvey is a Kentuckian by birth, but has lived in Kansas since 1877. He is liked by everybody and promises, elected to this position, that he will look well to the interests of Shawnee county. He is a good fighter and worker, is honest, conscientious, and can be relied upon to do what he says. Dr. H. H. Keith announces that he is a candidate for coroner to succeed Dr. Hodgeboom, subject to the Republican primaries, Feb. 27. The subject of this sketch was born in Milford, Ill., and came to Kansas in 1882. He traveled several years for the Mayer Drug company of St. Louis, and was likewise surgeon for the M., K. & T. Coal company, whose headquarters are at Cherokee, Kans., for some time. He began the practice of medicine in 1892. He is the owner of the Keith hospital at 618 Clay S.t., and also owns a beautiful residence at 1201 Quincy, and is a heavy taxpayer. The doctor has always been a staunch Republican, from the fact that his father was in the Andersonville prison, and from this he learned that Democrats are very dangerous and cannot be trusted. He is conscientious, honest and enjoys a lucrative practice, being kept busy from morning till evening. If elected he will reflect credit upon the people. Dr. W. A. Wehe, who, elsewhere in this paper, announces his candidacy for county coroner, is a hooier by birth, coming to Kansas twenty-four years ago with his parents and located in Shawnee county. After graduating from the public schools of this city, he entered the University of Michigan as a medical student and finished with the class of '93. Coming back to his adopted home, he immediately engaged in the practice of medicine, and today bears the distinction of being one of Topeka's most responsible physicians. Dr. Wehe is a member of the Shawnee and Kansas State Medical associations, as well as being connected with the Stormont hospital staff, which necessarily gives to him an enviable following. He will be heard from on February 27th. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. William W. Roblyer, plaintiff, va. Grace Roblyer, defendant. No. 22585. Grace Roblyer is duly notified that you have been sued in the District Court in and for Shawnee county, Kansas, by William W. Roblyer for a divorce, and that you must answer the petition filed by him on or before the 33rd day of February, 1904, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of said petition against you for divorce and cost of the suit. JOSEPH REED, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Cartis, Clerk. (Scal.) Tuesday, January 19 and February 2, the Rock Island System will sell round-trip tickets to points in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas at one fare plus $2 00. Good to return any time within 21 days of date of sale. Stop-overs allowed on going trip at and west of Alta Vista, Kansas. If you are looking for a new location, either for farming or business purposes, take advantage of this low-rate opportunity and visit the New Southwest. It is growing faster and building on a firmer foundation than any other section of the United States. Tickets and information about through car arrangements on application to any Rock Island Ticket Agent or to A. E. COOPER, D. P. A., Topeka, Kansas. We are glad to see the Supreme court of the United States have backbone enough to give a decision which is in accordance with the Fifteenth amendment to the constitution. We hope that these people will learn that a Negro is entitled to all rights and benefits that a Southern rebel is, especially when he is a competent voter. We see no reason why such men cannot sit upon the jury as well as an interior and prejudiced class and decide their own destiny. The colored people should congratulate themselves upon receiving one decision since the day of reconstruction. When in Need of Job Printing See Us. Western University QUINDARO, KANSAS. For the moral, intellectual, and industrial training of our youth. DEPARTMENTS—Theological, Classical, Normal, Preparatory, State Industrial, Musical COURSES—Theological, Classical ,Normal, Preparatory, Carpentry and Architecture, Printing and Book Making, Dressmaking and plain Sewing, Tailoring, Business Course and Stenography, Farming Stock Raising, Truck Gardening, Cooking and Laundering. Piano, Organ, Voice Culture. ADVANTAGES—Good Buildings, Healthy Moral tone, a Faculty of Twelve College-bred and Industrially Trained Teachers. TERMS—$7.50 per month. School opens September 14th. For Illustrated Catalogue just out write to WILLIAM T VERNON, A. M., D. D. Quindaro, Kansas. President. # PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court in and for Shaw- ness county, Kansas. D. E. Vanderheyden, plaintiff, vs. Martha Vanderheyden, defendant. No. 22586. Notice is hereby given to the above named defendant, Martha Vanderhey- den, that she has been sued by pla- ntiff herein in an action for divorce and that she must answer the petition of the plauntiff herein filed on or before the 23rd day of February, 1904, or the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against her in favor of the said plauntiff for an absolute divorce. D. E. VANDERHEYDEN, By his Attorney, A. M. Thomas. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. (Seal.) Roy Williams, of Laweence, spent Saturday in Topeka. Mrs. S. E. McCarroll is numbered among the sick this week. Willis Brown is rapidly recovering from his recent illness. Mrs. Carrie M. Hughes, of Lawrence, spent Tuesday in the city. Mr. Smith, of Wichita, who had been visiting in the city, left Monday for his home. Lincoln day Banquet tickets on sale at Chas. Lytle's barber shop, 109 W. Fifth street. Rev. C. H. Duvall, of Garden City, is conducting a series of meetings at the First Baptist church. Otto Bennett, of San Marsical, New Mexico, spent a few days in the city visiting relatives and friends. Miss Cora Thomas, of St. Louis, Mo., spent a few days visiting Miss Bessie Bennett. She was en route to Chickasha, I. T. Mr. Benj. Taylor died about two weeks ago at his home in Jones, Okla. He is the father of J. H. B. and Harry Taylor, of this city. Ira Smith returned Sunday after a three weeks visit with relatives and friends in Linn, Allen and Bourbon counties. Mrs. Amanda and Miss Irene Fleming have returned to their home in Kansas City after a two weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Bryant. NOTICE.—All members of the juvenile lodge of Benevolent Society at requested to meet at their hall, 518 Kansas avenue the first Saturday in Feb.—Mrs. A. Williams, Mother; Ella Grant, Sec. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Blanche Preer, daughter of Mrs. Hilda Chesney, to Mr. George Alexander Brantford. Thursday, Feb. 3, at the residence of Mrs. Chesney 1228 Lincoln street. NOTICE. All the members of the Theodore Roosevelt Republican club are requested to attend a business meeting of the club which will be held at Chiles's hall. By order of, Miss Mary Jordan very pleasantly entertained the members of the Golden Rod club Friday afternoon at her home, 1187 Lane street. The following visitors were present: Mesdames J. F. C. Taylor, James Brown, Nora Hines, and Miss Woodson. The next meeting will be with Miss Eva Phillips, Friday, Jan'y 22. Miss Minnie Page entertained at cards Thursday afternoon in compliment to Mrs. Leen Jordan of Kansas City. The following ladies were present: Misses Carrie Johnson, Pearl and Lena McNeal, Inez Woods, Clara Williams, Willa Smith, Ellen Page, Cora Bennett, Mesdames O. A. Taylor, Jas. A. Page, J. M. Wright, John Page, S. P. Jordan, G.W.Hamilton and Robt. Buckner. Mrs. Mattie Richardson entertained last Saturday afternoon at her home 1416 Van Buren, complimentary to her mother, Mrs. Stewart, this being her sixty-eighth birthday. About fifty ladies called during the afternoon and an elegant lunch was served after the style of fifty years ago. Mrs Stewart was the receptient of many beautiful and useful present. G. W. Hamilton, of the firm of Stonestreet & Hamilton, undertakers, was an agreeable caller yesterday and requested us to announce to the members of their burial association that they now have certificates of membership, which will be given to all members who call at their undertaking parlors. They also desire to have those who are in arrears on their monthly dues to call and pay up. Mrs. Walter B. Bryant, 721 Locust street, entertained in honor of her niece, Miss Irene Fleming, of Kansas City, Mo. A dainty lunch was served to the following guest: Misses Grace Everetts, Fay Bradshaw, Peggy Anderson, Mary Sneed, Blanche Small, Eliza Williams, Sylvia Small, Mary Porter, Irene Mattie Thomas; and Messers Benny Hall, Armer, J. Williams, Claude Hanson, Dick Anderson, Walter B. Bryant and Mrs. Amanda Fleming. A few young people of the city among whom were numbered the Misses Lizzie Cooper, Inez Woods, Arnicholas Chiles, Lela Ford, Minnie Page, Cora Bennett, Willa Smith, Carrie Johnson, Evelyn Hickman; Messrs. Ned O'Banion, Jas. White, Walter Caldwell, Wm. Crutcher, S. P. Jordan, Ed. Williams, J.M. Dorsey, and Meadames Mayme Johns, N. Chiles, M. Dyer and Carrie Langston Hughes, of Lawrence, "just for old times' sake," planned a pretty little surprise on Miss Mary Jordan last Tuesday evening. The little party met at the home of Miss Cora Bennett, thence they proceeded to the home of Miss Jordan. It was their good fortune to find the lady absent from home, which gave the party ample time to comfortably situate themselves in her parlors and there await the "coming of Mary." The signal having been given by Mrs. S. P. Jordan which told the party of the advent of Miss Jordan, the lights were lowered and for a moment silence reigned, then in a rich, full voice, Mr. Ned O'Banion broke forth in an appropriate air, in which the remaining party joined. Then, of course, the secret was out, and Miss Mary found herself a subject of a real surprise. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing, cards music, etc. Refreshments were served and at a late hour the party dispersed, all feeling that they had received their portion of pleasure. Mrs. Maye, one of Topeka's pioneer citizens, died last Wednesday evening after a long illness. Mrs. Maye, commonly known as "Aunty" Maye, was a member of St. John's A. M. E. church, and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Mrs. Maye represents the true type of Christianity, and her many deeds of kindness strewn along the "way of life" will in after years spring up and bring forth fruit "an hundred fold" in the lives of others. As we go to press this week we are indeed pleased to announce to the many friends of Editor J. H. Childers that he is now convalescent, having recently undergone an operation at Christ's hospital, which was successfully performed by Drs. O. A. Taylor of this city and S. H. Thompson of Kansas City. The editor is at home again now, and in the course of a few weeks his welcome, familiar tread will be heard at his old stands, the Topeka Pantatorium and PLAINDEALER office. The force wish to express their desire for his speedy recovery. The Lincoln Day Club. Present indications are that the coming exercises of the Kansas Lincoln Day club on Friday, Feb. 12th will be the greatest event ever held West of the Mississippi. Secretary J. B. Bass is in receipt of letters daily from all parts of this and adjoining states from parties who contemplate attending. The program for the public exercises is yet incomplete, and we shall be unable to publish it before next week, and the banquet program will not be published until the week following. This program will be of especial interest to everybody as all lines and viccissitudes through which the race has come will be touched upon by able and eloquent speakers. The following is is a partial list of those who will respond to toasts: Rev. R. C. Ransom, Chicago, Ill.; Hon. Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Mo.; Prof. Lewelling Johnson, Excelsior Springs, Mo.; Dr. B. A. McLmore, Fort Scott; Hon. I. F. Bradley, Kansas City, Mo.; Editor Charles D. Clem, Chanute; A. J. Omstead, Emporia; J. G. Groves, Edwardsville; Col. James Beck, Lawrence and others. Tickets to the banquet are uow on sale and may be procured by addressing the secretary. It is the desire of the organization to have a large attendance from all parts of the state as the program at Representative hall is well worth going miles to hear. MOUNT OLIVE M. E. CHURCH. The "Leap Year" entertainment given at this church Thursday night, January 14, '04 was replete with all elements that go to make a success, and was indeed unequaled by any former entertainment of like nature. The church was tastefully decorated and the audience which comprised all denominations gave their hearts and heads to merriment and handshaking until 9 p. m., when Rev. Hayes presented Rev. Guy who introduced Prof. Gaitha Page, the speaker of the evening. Prof. Page spoke interestingly and intelligently for twenty minutes on "Race Advantages." Those who heard the speech declare it a treat. excellent supper and this phase of the program proved to be a great benefit to the church as most of the proceeds came therefrom. The supper was served by Arther Patterson and Arther Henderson. Rev. Hayes reports an advance of $30.30 because of the entertainment for which he is exceedingly grateful. All friends and Christians are ever welcome to the services at Mount Olive. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH. The Church Extension society of the M. E. church has given $400 to Asbury M. E. church on conditions that we make it the last payment on the church debt which leaves us $200 to raise. The church will have a grand rally January 24. Rev. G. D. Olden, ex-pastor of the First African Baptist church will preach at 11 a. m., and Rev. J. T. M'Farland, D. D., pastor of the First M. E. church will preach at 3 p. m., and Rev. Arthur at 7:30. The choir of the Second Presbyterian church will furnish music. All the pastors of the city are invited. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Elder P. H. Moss, of Emporia, preached for us last Sunday morning and evening. Remember our anniversary next Sunday. At 3 p. m. preaching by the Rev. Taylor of St. John A. M. E. church. The Shiloh Baptist choir will sing. Our church and Bible schools are growing in interest and attendance. The C. B. W. club meets with the Duke girls tomorrow afteanoou. Services at the B Street Baptist church Sunday will be in charge of Rev. Geo. W. Harts, editor of the Baptist Watchman. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., conducted by W. T. Turner. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. A special grand rally will be held and all members and friends are cordially invited to be present at all the services. The Third Baptist church, corner 11th and Washington streets, has a series of meetings in progress, and many are being converted. All are invited to be present and assist us in our work. REV. W.P. BANKS, Pastor. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES. The boys' declamation contest to be given by the cadets, Friday evening, is the all absorbing topic this week People from every nook and corner of Topeka seem greatly interested in the outcome of this yearly event. The Imperial Art club will donate a banner to the Sunday school selling the largest number of tickets. Judge T. F. Garver, of Topeka has donated a sum of money for first and second prizes. Prof. Towne, of Washburn college, has consented to act as one of the judges of the contest and the Rev. Dr. Snelson will come up from Kansas City and award the prizes to the winners. Capt. Albert Ross is in charge of the contest and predicts a large attendance. The proceeds of the contest this week will be used to start a building fund for a boys' dormitory at the Western Tuskegee, so as to accommodate the large number of young men who are constantly knocking for admission to this rising young institution of practical knowledge. "Do it Now" was the subject of last Sunday night's talk to the students by Migs Minnie Howell. Among the visitors to the institute this week were Mesdames Mattie Duncan, Oklahoma City, Celia Anderson and Dora Martin, Topeka, and Messrs Will Solomon and Frank Harris. 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The many friends of Mrs. Sumner, of Xenia, Ohio, will be grieved to learn of her death which occurred Monday. Mrs. Sumner leaves three sisters, Meedames M. [E. Young, B Guy and Miss Lydia Baker, of this city and a brother in Ohio. Bishop C. B.Galloway of Jackson, Miss., has consented to preach the commencement sermon at the Tuskegee Institute, May 22nd. Bishop Galloway is one of the most prominent men in the South, and his presence will add greatly, we are sure, to the pleasure of the commencement exercises. Hon. Walter Evans is in Hutchinson this week attending the Republican primaries. Mrs. John Dandridge entertained quite a number of ladies at her home on E. 10th street last Wednesday afternoon complimentary to Mrs. T. A. Williams of Pratt, Kaa., who was visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Dandridge. A delightful five-course lunch was served and the ladies all announced it to be the swelest affair of the new year, and Mrs. Dandridge a delightful hostess. Those present were Mrs. T. A. 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THOMAS, Natl Secrt MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Traveling the States of Colorado, Kansas, and the Five (5) Daily Passes on each direction, between The Famous Are reached ONLY The Capita is now operated by Mrs. P. as Pharmacist. We are now giving DR. J. E. POIN Independent Phone No 939. Topeka Industrial "THE WEST" Five teachers from the NON-SECTARIAN school school of Christian Culture. DEPA Normal, Normal Preparations, Music and Milrtary School 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 Are reached ONLY by this LINE The Gapitol Pharmacy, is now operated under new management with Mrs. P. S. M. Johnson, as Pharmacist. We are now giving special attention to Prescription trade. DR. J. E. PORTER, Sole Prop. Industrial and Educational Institute. "WESTERN TUSKEGEE." Teachers from that famous institution. 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Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress-making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Agriculture in its varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Architectual and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES is reasonable. Self help encouraged. Very careful en home training of young women. Rigid discipline in Form of 105 acres. Location and sanitation the Endorsed by ministers of every denomination. Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present day. For further information address WM. R. CARTER, President. Topeka, Kansas. Expenses reasonable. Self help encouraged. Very careful attention given home training of young women. Rigid discipline maintained. Form of 105 acres. Location and sanitation the very best. Endorsed by ministers of every denomination. The Fall Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present the opening day. For further information address WM. R. CARTER, President. Topeka, Kansas. WOODMEN R.J.C.014 PROTECTION 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 929 Kansas Avenue Mrs. H. B. Owens is convalescent. Mrs. McQuerry, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. The Missionary society of the A. M. E. church will commence a ten days series of meetings, after which the church will proceed with the meetings. Mrs. Jane Lowell of Russell, Kansas, is in the city to attend her sister, Mrs. H. B. Owens, who has been very ill. Mrs. R. McQuerry, the founder and Mrs. H. W. Wright, the worthy president of the juvenile society, with their members, gave a surprise on Mrs. H. B. Owens, by presenting her with many useful and very beautiful articles, after which devotional exercises were offered, both of which were highly appreciated. Mr. Smith Crowe and Mrs. Crooms are still on the sick list with a slight change for the better. The Young People's Nonpareil club is making rapid progress religiously, socially, morally and intellectually. It is the best club ever organized in the city. All the young people who ever intend to attain to any useful end should become members of the Nonpareil club. The James Handy literary society is doing excellent work, and can truthfully be credited with enlightening their hearers on some of the most difficult subjects The subject for debate next Thursday night is, Resolved, that a man will go farther for curiosity than necessity will drive him. Rev. Scott, the pastor of the C. M. E. church, has gained many friends since his arrival in the city. 'We can only say for him that he is a christian gentleman, and deserves the appreciation and respect of all. Rev. B. R. Ross was called to attend the bedside of his very ill father in Maryville, Kansas. He returns to report the glad news of his improving. Presiding Elder J. W. Braxton held second quarterly conference this conference year last Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. church. The Nonpariel club will give a box social Jan'y 27, and as this is Leap Year the ladies will govern themselves accordingly. LAWRENCE. KANSAS About thirty members and friends gathered at the home of Rev. King, pastor of St. Luke's A. M. E. church and quietly surprised him. Eatables of all descriptions were given him. Mr. and Mrs. Blyford Jackson left last Monday for Lexington, Kentucky. Mrs. Brown of Omaha is visiting her mother, Mrs. Davis. GATE CITY NOTES. Rev. C. A. Woods of Wamego has been assisting Rev. W. B. Johnson of the A. M. E. church in a revival. Born, to Rev. and Mrs. Garnett, a bouncing boy. Mother and baby doing well. Mrs. Bell Smothers is laid up with the rhenumatism. The Union literary society held a special meeting to discuss the Morrill Inter-state Passenger bill. After an eloquent speech by Rev. W. B. Johnson, a committee of six was appointed to draft a petition and forward to our member of Congress, Hon. P. P. Campbell, to support the same. Rev. Johnson is a worthy leader. P. B. Andrews, one of our worthy citizens, is seeking the nomination of recorder of deeds at the hands of the Republican party. E. T. Bailey has been quite sick with pneumonia. Quite a number of members and friends pounded the pastor and Mrs. W. B. Johnson, this week. THE PLAINDEALER is a favorite paper. James North was struck on the head with a ball bat last week by Ben Cochran, a white boy. The doctor took a few stitches in it, and James apparently is all right. No arrest was made. Mrs. A. A. Simpson was in Arkansas City last week to visit her parents. James Askins, the night engineer at the ice plant, was seen by his friends Sunday morning all smiles, and on inquiring he said it was one on him, an 8-pound boy. Mother and child doing nicely. Andy Show, of Fort Gibson, I. T. was here last week looking after his property. James Paine, who recently moved from Mississippi is fixing it up and will live in it. Luthus Monroe of Wellington is visiting his relatives and friends here. At a regular convention of Walnut Valley lodge No. 55, A. F. & A. M., Brother Thomas Campbell was appointed Marshall, Allen Brown, Chaplain. Wesley Griffin is once more on the streets after an absence of about two weeks. Mrs. Della Wilkins has filed suit for a divorce from her husband, W. E. D. Wilkins, cause, cruelty and non-support. HOLTON, KANSAS. Holton, Kansas is a lively place for politics; good Republicans are to be found everywhere. The American Independent Telephone company, under the management of D. K. Rhinehart and G. C. Dimm, is a big enterprise for that town. They have over 650 phones in use and give firstclass service. The colored people are lining up for Hoch and Curtis. GARNETT, KANSAS. It is easy to discern that Garnett is laboring under suppressed excitement. According to experts the town is situated over a vast lake of crude oil. This fact has lately disturbed the surface of its former placid existence. Should the prediction of the oil men prove true, Deacon Payne of the Second Baptist church will be one of the wealthy Negroes of this country, owning eighty acres of land in what is supposed to be the heart of the oil district. The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. James Martin, Miss Allie, a teacher at Macon college; Miss Ola, a pupil at Manhattan; Miss Josie of Osawatomie, and their two sons, William and Frank of Kansas City have each returned to their respective duties after a happy family reunion. Miss Gertrude Crutchfield has returned to take up her studies at Quindaro. The Second Baptist church has C. P.'s ADDRESSER 1. Mrs. Lula Butford, 2569 North Sixth St., Kansas City, Kan. 2. Mrs. Munie Garner, 623 South Main St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. 3. Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 North Chestnut St., Iola, Kan. 4. Mrs. Mollie Spencer, 502 Vine St., Atchison, Kan. 5. Mrs. Mary Curry, Ottawa, Kan. 6. Mrs. Sarah Henderson, 818 Walnut, St., Salina, Kan. 10. Mrs. Maggie Flashback, 1189 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan. 11. Mrs. Jennie Floyd, 408 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 12. Mrs. Bettie Johnson, 211 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 13. Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kan. 15. Mrs. Ida King, Box 1054, Web City, Kan. 16. Mrs. Nancy Preston, No. 1507, Clarke St., Parsons, Kan. 17. Mrs. Kitty Willis, 722 Judson St., Ft. Scott, Kan. 24. Mrs. Emma Maxle, 411 Ransom St. Ft. Scott, Kan. 24. Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 East Eleventh St., Coffeyville, Kan. 27. Mrs. A. E. Anderson, Box 71, Lenapah, I. T. 28. Mrs. Della Dorsey, 716 South Fifteenth St., Parsons, Kan. 29. Mrs. Coleman Coleman, 727 Miami begun a series of gospel meetings. After the 18th Rev. E. A. Wilson of Kansas City, Kansas will come down to take charge of the forces. Wesolicit the prayers of our friends that God might give us an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. O. D. and Mrs. Parks are entertaining an old soldier friend, who is taking a well-earned rest in a three months furlough. Sergeant Robinson is one of the gallant boys who climbed San Juan. Sister Jennings, who for the past few months has been near death's door is now greatly improved, and her many friends hope for her early recovery. Sister Johnson, who met with a very painful accident several weeks ago, from which she had about recovered, is again in bed, suffering a relapse as a result of untimely exposure. Father Wm. Green, the patriarch of Garnett, has quite recovered from his recent attack of grip, and is now able to be on the streets. Garnett takes just pride in the fact it that sends out more educated young people than any other town of its size in Kansas. Nearly a score of our christian young ladies are either teaching in different parts of the country, or are now in various colleges finishing up a substantial education received in the public schools in this city. OTTAWA NOTES. J. A. Allen and wife of Chanute were visitors in the city over Sunday. Mrs. D. McCloud entertained Rev. Vanzego and Rev. W. H. V. B. Taylor at supper Saturday Jan. 16, 1904. Mrs. G. Henry from Kansas City is here visiting old friends and relatives. Mrs. Mollie Washington has been granted a pension of eight dollars a month, and her three children two dollars each from August, 1890, making a total amount of $1,600 of back pay. Charles Green, alias George Street, porter of the Elks club and otherwise a well known man around Ottawa, has been granted six dollars per month. Mrs. S. J. Clayborne entertained Rev. Topp of Osawatomie and Rev. Taylor at dinner Thursday. Rev. Vanzego is presiding over the protracted meeting which is being held in the Third Baptist church this city. Mrs. M. Baldwin confessed religion Sunday at the A. M. E. church. NEWTON. KANSAS. Mrs W. H. Paige has returned to Chattanooga, Tenn., where she will remain the rest of the winter. Charley Miller and J. M. Gross last week went nine miles northeast to the home of H. Maning, and after a nice dinner was served, the three went after rabbits which were plentiful in that section of the country, though they only killed a few, but enjoyed a days sport. St., Leavenworth, Kan. 30. Mrs. Amanda Lott, 424 Maple St., Leavenworth, Kan. 32. Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont. 33. Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 284 Alliance, Neb. 34. Mrs. Lee Anderson, 724 St. Francis St., Wichita, Kan. 35. Mrs. Gracy Davis, 115 North Twenty-fifth St., South Omaha, Neb. 37. Mrs. Susie Green, Box 460, Atchison, Kan. 38. Mrs. P. B. Gooding, Box 333, Welr City, Kan. 52. Miss Jennie Alexander, 918 Tuesday, Jan'y 12. the M. P. S. club enjoyed a pleasant.evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Weeks, 710 Rural street, the occasion being a Leap Year party. The ladies very uniquely arranged every detail without the knowledge of their husbands, the consequence of which was that each gentleman was escorted by a lady to and from the party in carriages, and immediately after arriving was served to a seven course supper. The house was beautifully decorated with red and green, the club colors, and palms and cut flowers. The small tables from which the supper was served were artistically decorated, being the work of Mrs. Weeks, who spared no care in arranging them. The favors were hand-painted cards tied with baby ribbon. Not a man knew where he was going until he was delivered at the Weeks home. After unanimously voting that women can keep a secret, all departed, wishing to be as royally entertained in the near future. The Dorcas Ennoblier Art club met last Friday afternoon with Miss Evans. After an hour on needle work, refreshments were served. Adjourned to meet with Miss R. A. Allen. Elder P. H. Moss left Friday for Topeka, where he will spend a few days. The Dorcas Ennoblier art club entertained their gentlemen friends Friday evening at the home of Mrs. R. Allen. Miss Lulia Jamison, who has been very sick for a week, has recovered and will return home to Topeka. D. F. Tipton will go to Chase dounty tomorrow, where he will move a large building. Mr. Tipton has been very busy all winter. Elder Blake and family took dinner Sunday in the Phillips club. W. L. Harrison, who has been confined to his bed for the past week, is better. KANSAS CITY, MO. Mrs. Maria Robertson has returned to her future home after spending three weeks in La Junta Colo., visiting Mrs. Ed. Greer, and also other friends in Denver. BURLINGTON, KS. To the Ministers' and Deacons' union of the Central District association of the state of Kansas: Dear Brethren: The Ministers, and Deacons' Union of the western division will meet at Paola, Kansas, February 4-5. All are cordially invited. G. W. WATSON. If You Want a Valuable book on the History of Education from the Greeks to the present time by John H. Jackson, ex-president of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute and the Lincoln Institute, of Jefferson City, Mo. Address JNO. H. JACKSON, Author. 720 E. Cimarron St., Colorado Springs, Colo. 4. Sir Geo. C. Tucker, 904 South Twenty-seventh St., Omaha, Neb. 5. Sir E. H. Walker, 133 Van Buren St., Topeka, Kan. 6. Sir R. M. Bingham, 1727 East Oak St., Ft. Scott, Kan. 10. Sir John H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman St., Leavenworth, Kan. 13. Sir A. H. Morton, Parsons, Kan. 15. Sir W. W. Shobe, 336 North Santa Ft. Salina, Kan. 16. Sir Richard Clark, 420 North Twenty-fifth St., South Omaha, Neb. 17. Sir Allen Garner, 704 East Twelfth St., Coffeyville, Kan. 19. Sir C. Parrish, 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. 25. Sir Ed Henderson, 1917 North Third St., Kansas City, Kan. 69. Sir S. A. Ewing, 1300 Quincy St., Topeka, Kan. 60. Sir Wesley Ostein, 1214 Lane St., Topeka, Kan. 72. Sir John L. Wright, Lincoln, Neb. 436. Sir J. W. Barbee, C. M., 660% Main St., Deadwood, S. Dak. Queen of the West Tabernacle, No 1, meets the first and third. Wednesday afternoons at M. and O. hall, corner of Eighth and Washington St. Kansas City, Kan.-Dt. Dulc. Buford, O. P., 2609 North Sixth St., Kansas City, Kaa. 429 KANSAS AVENUE. MUSKOGEE, I. T. A grand New Year reception was given at the Maceo hotel by Mr. and Mrs. James Smith Friday evening. The Maceo house has been recently bilt by Mr. Smith, and contains several large and handsomely furnished rooms; thus there was room for the fifty or more persons who attended the reception. The guests were received by Mrs. Alice Green who assisted in conducting the affairs of the evening and making it pleasant for all. The house was decorated with beautiful cut flowers and mistletoe. Music was furnished by the Muskogee string band while games of various kinds were in action. Promptly at 11 o'clock refreshments were served, consisting of ham sandwiches tied with blue and pink ribbons, ice cream and cake. The guests left at 12 o'clock, expressing thanks for the pleasant time had. Misses Henrietta Brown, Rosa Drake and Anna Drummond, who were in Muskogee spending the holidays, returned last week to Jefferson City college. C. A. Biggers, public reporter and instructor of the business course gave the teachers at Tallahassee Mission their first lesson in shorthand last Saturday. The First Baptist church is erecting a $10,000 church and is also having a revival meeting. Court convenes Monday Jan'y 11. Many interesting cases will be tried. Knights and Ladies of Protection. TABLE OF RATES THE following table is the rate of monthly assessments. Membership fee, Ordinary Class,.....$1.50 AGE. $150 $250. $500 $1,000. $1,500. 18 10 25 .35 .35 .35 .35 .85 1.40 18 10 35 .35 .40 .55 .55 .95 1.60 30 10 35 .50 .75 .10 1.15 33 10 40 .40 .80 .100 1.25 1.35 33 10 45 .40 .90 .100 1.50 2.20 45 10 48 .50 .80 .115 1.73 2.65 45 10 50 .50 .90 .125 2.00 2.80 50 10 53 .60 .100 1.40 2.25 3.35 53 .70 .115 1.65 2.55 3.85 54 .75 .125 1.70 2.90 4.20 55 .80 .140 1.85 3.25 4.55 To this table each Council will add a small monthly payment for local expenses. WANTED. Energetic men and women wanted everywhere. This is a chance for you to make money and do good for mankind. Our instructions to Deputies and Agents are so easily understood that any one can become well posted in our work after an hour's careful study. Good Territory will be given to those who will push the work. For further information address, P.C. THOMAS, NATIONAL SEC'Y, TOPEKA, KAS. Nat'l Office, West Fifth St. first and third Monday afternoons at M. and O. hall, corner Eighth and Washington Sts.—Dt. Jennie Floyd, C. P., 408 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 12, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at Sons of Protection hall, corner of Sixth and State Stn., Kansas City, Kan.-Dt. Bettle Johnson, C. P., No. 311 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Victoria Tabernacle No. 30, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at Taborian hall, corner Third and Delaware Sta—Dt. Amanda Lott, C. P., No. 424 Maple St., Leavenworth, Kan. St. Marie Tabernacle No. 10, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at 2:30 o'clock—Dt. Maggie Fishback, C. P., No. 1795 Massachusetts St., Lawrence Kan. Wichita Tabernacle No. 24, meets the first and third Thursday afternoons of each month, at 3 o'clock—Dt. Willmoth Anderson, C. P., No. 724 St. Framed St., Wichita, Kan. Mt. 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Please mention name of this address plainly to OZONIED OXEN MARROW CO., 76 Wabank Ave., Chicago, Illinois. each month, at 2 p. m.—Dt. Jennie Alexander, C. P., 918 Pennsylvania St. Lawrence, Kan. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at 2 o'clock p. m.—Dt. Nancy Preston, C. P., 1507 Clark St. Parsons, Kan. Modern Tabernacle No. 28, meets the first and third Thursday afternoons, at 2 o'clock—Dt. Della Dorney, C. P., No. 716 South Fifteenth St. Parsons, Kan. TEMPLES Moses Dickson Temple No. 13, meets the first and third Thursday nights at their hall, at 7:30 p. m.-Sir. A. H. Morton, C. M., Parsons, Kan. Mt. Tabor Temple No. 19, meets the first and third Thursday nights, at 7:30 o'clock.-Sir C. Parris, C. M., No. 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. Mt. Hoard Temple No. 10, meets every Monday night, at 7:30 at Taborian hall, corner Third and Delaware St.-Sir J H. McKinnis, C. M., No. 217 Sherman Ave., Leavenworth, Kan. Washington Temple No. 25, meets each Friday night at Bons of Protection hall, corner of Sixth, and State St.-Sir Edward Henderson, C. M., No. 1917 North Third St., Kansas City, Kan. The Official Tent Houses 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. Of the International Order of Twelve of Knights and Daughters of Tabor can be bought reasonable by sending to the office of D. L. TAYLOR, P. P. V. G. M. 329 East Center St., Salina, Kas. RED RIVER VALLEY COLONY Home Opening 20,000 Acres in the Famous Red Valley—Special Trians Via Frisco System Leaves St. Louis at 2:30, 8:35 and 10:00 p. m. 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