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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. ~ VOLUME VI. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 2 1904. NUMBER 9. eee eee eee eee eee OOOO, Poultry Raising is a Very Profitable Business and Durine the Comine Season we Want to See: Mare Neoreee Enoaced tn Mhic Tedeceee} J. R. BURTON IS INNOCENT The Kansas Senator is Being Persecuted by Joe Bristow and the Present Machine Ope- rators* He Has Com- mitted no Crime and Can Easily Establish His Innocence, GRRRARRASSIRERARAAR AAAS “Uhe indictment af Senator Joseph Ralph Burton by the Federal grand jury atSt. Louis last week is nothing more than a political scheme on the part of someone or several to make political capital. ‘This accusation was made in the newspapers several months ago, which seems to us that sufficient time has elapsed to have had this matter before the courts long before now. The Senator explains how he came to be mixed up with this concern, The concern was ruu on the bucketshop plan, which is operated in every city in this country. All of them are quick-rich concerns if a man wins out, and they are patronized by business men in all walks of life. The Senator's connection in this is purely 2 business venture, and if the concern proved to be a robbing scheme—made so by dishonest men who misrepresented it to the Sen- ator, leaves nogrounds for him to be called dishonest, If it can be shown where a dollar will double itself, and we have faith in the integrity of our informant—in our dollars go. We put our dollars in oil and gas stock daily upon the representation that we will double our money, We don’t strike oil o1 gas, the fellow runs off with the boodle, we don’t charge our friend who honestly induced us to take stock with being the cause of ow being robbed, and work some scheme to have him arrested. We think this is a scheme o! Joe Bristow, the Fourth assistant postmaster general, who is a tool o! this Kansas machin... Why did this happen onthe day of the big primaries, and the machine fellows all over the state knew it was going to happen before break fast? If we did not know Joe Bristow and his methods, we would say different. It has been one yeai since this started, yet they hav just found the evidence. With al the secret service men at the com mand of Joe Bristow, it would no take twelve months to find out i Senator Burton had been using hi: influence in the interest of = concer who wanted to use the mails fo fraudulent purpose. Senater Burtor is not that kind of a man, and hei being persecuted by his machin enemies, notwithstanding the fac that be advised Hoch's friends no to run him, but support Bailey fo a second term. Now look ho ungrateful they are We say th Senator is right. He is a fighter, statesman, a man who thinks, a ma who says something,a man wk does things. We would not give copper cent for a man who woul go back on him because of suc! flimsy charges. Senator Burton i not that kind of a man, he i too intelligent to even think of euc a foolish thing. All fools figt brains. Nick Crives. ‘We were in Horton last Saturday and met a few wild-eyed machine men who called themselves Kepubli. cans, but from their look and actions we think they hale from the Democratic party—Sonthern wing at that. We are told that an ice dealer who answers to the name of Kelley, served one term as mayor of that town, and the people became so disgusted that when ke bobbed up for asecond term he was defeated by an overwhelming majority. Now he wants to be sheriff, but we saw too many bright, intelligent Repub- licans to be fooled by this tellow again. He did not want Curtis men from other parts of the district to invade Brown county, as if Mr. Cur- tis was not Congresaman over all. He seemed to believe that we ought to be chased out of town, but doubt- leas he changed his mind after an exchange of thoughts. Stewart's friends lost all the swag betting against Charley Curtis. We are sorry, as the Horton Headlight should learn the people and perscribe tor them accordingly. * In the future, we will look after the HHortonites moreclosely, N.C. STUBBS HAS CY TREED. The Dethroned Klog 1s Trylag to Figure Oat from Wheace He Came. Cyrus Leland can’t understand who this man, Stubbs, of Lawrence, really is, and how he came to call his (Cy’s) hand. Cyrus seems to forget that no one ever heard of Mark Hanna until the lamented M’Kinley was brought out for president, and so it is in the case of W. R. Stubbs, who has been held in the reserve to redeem the people of Kansas from machine tule. He bad to bring Mr. Hoch out the second time to convince the tyrants that he could overthrow them, Mr. Stubbs is a business man, and is to Kansas what Hanna is te Ohio. The voters of Douglas county elected him to the Legislature in 1902, end because he was hones! and looked after the welfare of the people,Cy and his crowd gavé hin the laugh. This only made th red haired giant from Douglas figh the harder. He was machine proo and withsteod their knocks anc jeers until he got the ears of the people, who have dethroned King Cyrus and his army of pets. The people are indeed, thankfu ea this man Stubbs. N.C CURTIS IS A WINNER The First District Congrecman is Sur to Succeed Himsetf. Hurrah for Curtis! He will be renominated for Congressman at Holton next Tuesday. He has Shawnee, Brown and Jefferson which insures fifty-seven votes. Ten from the Soldiers’ Home, fifteen from Atchison and fourteen from Leaven- worth, all of which he will carry, and it only takes sixty-five to nomi- nate, which gives him votes to spare. Every honest, thinking voter in Atchison and Leavenworth should see that Anthony is turned down, He is running for spite, and it behoves every voter to see that such methods are relegated to the rear. We know the colored voters, old soldiers and busness men are for Curtis almost toa man. Vote for Curtis delegates and show that you appreciate his good work in Con- press. Relief Fune in Mr, Bolmar’s Hands. C. P. Bolmar, secretary Commer- cial Club Sub-Relief committee, has issued the following notice as to funds uncalled for, yet in his hands: L have in my possession letters, re- es by due course of mail, dd- dressed as per list below, which I eS hold until Feb. 1, '04, for deliv- ery, after which date the warrants which they contain will be casicelled HOCH MEN JUBILANT The Marion Editor’s Nomination is no Longer a Doubt. KING CY IS NO MORE! The Kansas People Once for all Have Turned Down Bossism and Corruption. We told the people what was going to happen, and before we had time to explain how, it came to pass and Gov. Bailey was knocked out. There is no doubt about the nomination of Mr. Hoch at the Wichita convention, when once for all the people of Kansas will free themselves from bossism and corruption. The machine is no more and we are glad that little “Billie” Morgan, of Rene county, was the first wheel of the machine to break down. He was an arrogant youngster, and thought he owned all Kansas because he succeeded in working the Legislature into appropriating enough money for him to graft upon and fill his own coffers. He could have gone to Congress, but he had better thank the people ot his county for the blessing they bestowed upon him last Saturday, or he might have been in Lansing had he and the machine been permitted to remain in basiness. “Billie” started right but went wrong. A little fellow up in Troy, the home ot Boss Cy, got it into bis head that he could defeat Hon. Chas. Curtis for Congress in the First district, and all because he happened to be judge in a locality where he was machined through without any regard for law or the rights of the people. He was never heard of only during the base ball season, and in making a bluff on the diamond, Boss Cy happened to be present, and discovered his splendid bulldozing qualities and picked him up. He was awarded the most dignified position in the gift of the people where he _Teceived the name of a jurist, We are at a loss to know why so many able men in that district were ignored for this butcher of Blackstone, Let the people of that judicial district geta lawyer and jurist for judge; not machine made mento decide their rights. Chas. Curtls tore the spokes out of this fellow’s wheels and he now lays by the roadside. This should be a warning to all swell heads in office—dont think the people will be bulldozed forever, . Gov. Bailey was reared a ‘good man. Hewasa farm lad, and was taught to look upon people as being equal before the law, and that the Republican party knew no difference in her-ranks, and would have followed his early teachings to the letter, but being green and fresh from the farm, he fell in with King Cyrus, who divested him of all his useful- ness, and now he is forced to return to his farm. He was elected to Congress and was prominently mentioned for United States Senator, and now he can’t be elected governor fora second term. Had he been the real governor and served all the people, he could have had anything in their gift. Alas! It’s too late! NICK CHILEs. ‘and the funds returned tothe account of the Commercial Club Sub-Relief committee, for such further disposi- tlon as may be thought proper. Mat Bender, East Curtis street, on Railroad Land, North Topeka. Hyrum Byers, 935 Monroe street, North Topeka. Nora Dever, 1234 Jackson street, N. Topeka, care of Mrs. F. Sandon. Lucinda Hodges, 1314 Topeka avenue, North Topeka. Mary Kerr, colored, 1427 Jefferson street, North Topeka. Mrs, L, Marchamer, 312 Laurent street, North Topeka. Lewis Juneau, 643 Tyler street, North Topeka, . Mrs. T. E. Patterson, 909 Topeks avenus, North Topeka. Mrs. Lizzie Perkina, Quinton Hts., care of Station B, Topeka. Mary Reynolds, 1204 Topeka ave., North Topeka. J.F. Reed, 929 Topeka avenue, North Topeka. Mrs. Pearl E. Schone, 512 Filmore street, North Topeka. Mrs. L, H. Siever, 1032 Jackson street, North Topeka. J.C. Smith, 844 Quincy at , North ‘Topeka. Cc. P. BOLMAR, Secretary Commercial Club Sub-ReliefCom. THE SOLDIERS’ FRIEND Leavenwwrih’s County Treasurer Has Won the Plavdits of all ‘Tree Kansans! Hon. J. N. Corey, who is now serving his first term as treasurer of Leavenworth county, is doing so from the fact that he had to contest in the courts the right of the old soldier to exercise the rights of a1 aa ae NON. J. N. COREY. suffrage in the soldiers’ home at ‘Leavenworth and Dodge City. Mr. Corey's opponent, a Democrat, claimed that the defenders of the sa had no right to vote. The Democrats have always tried to intimidate the old soldier and the Negro by bulldozing them, but in Mr. Corey they have aroused a Republican that believes in fair play if to fight for itis necessary. He appealed the caseto the supreme court where a decision was given in favor of our nation's noble defenders. Mr. Corey is now bold- ing the office and the old soldiers are enjoying their political rights. The people of Kansas are proud of the fight Mr. Corey made in defense of the old soldiers, and he will be remembered at some future day by being awarded a much better position at the state capitol. He is that kind of a man that make: friends and holds to them. He is a pleasant gentleman and can be telied upon to keep his word. FRANK J. RYAN. When you have" business in the court house at Leavenworth and don’t thoroughly understand what you want, drop into the clerk of the district court’s office and ask for Mr. Frank J. Ryan. He takes great delight in doing for those who do not comprehend the ‘ns and outs of public places, and does not charge for his services. He 1s serving his second term as clerk of the district court. He was born in that ie 1868 and graduated from the public schools. He is an expert telegrapher and has served on several news- papers. Mr. Ryan is 2 candidate for re-election subject to the Repub- lican primaries. He is the pride o: ida town WHY WE'RE NOT RESPECTED ta spite of the Negro’s marvelous progress in material things and intel- lectualadvancement, xnownand read by all men the American Negro i less respected and admired by selt- respecting races the world over than any other people. This is no secret. It is self-evident wherever the Negro goes—in America. Europe, Asia and Africa; and is keenly felt by every intelligent, sensitive Negro through- out the world. This is not, as is oft- ‘en said, altogether on account of the black man’s color, nor does it rest wholly on the ground that at one time the Negro was the slave of the white race, although tamely submit- ting to live contented in that state breeds for the Negro much contempt which it will take years for him to outlive, Nor do we believe it is, as some Say, on account of the Negro’s cow- ardice, Strictly speaking, the Negro isno coward. He is the noblest and bravest defender the American flag has today, and in spite of the fact that this flag doea not protect him either at home or abroad, he is ever ready to shoulder his musket and go to the front and bare his breast to the enemy’s bullets for his country. Bat still heis ostracised and shunned at home and despised and scorned abroad. It is all because of that ap. parent inborn apirit of contentment under adverse circumstances and un- fair treatment—the one feature of bis life that unAmericanizes him—and his readiness to concede his inferior- ity in the presence of other peoples. The Negro will fight, but not fos himself; he will spill the last drop o} his blood in protecting women anc homes of other races and stand by complacently and see his own wom en insulted, debauched and outraged by men ofother races. His civil and political enemies will openly declare at the Negro’s very door that the Ne gro citizen should not be aliowed tc exercise the rights of American citi- zenship and the leaders among the Negroes, instead of resenting the in: sult, will endorse it and advise thei people to play into the enemy’s han¢ by voluntarily giving up their deares American rights and turn their atten tion to getting property which mus be taxed without representation There is not a single abridgment o the Negro’s civil and political rights from the kitchen table in a cheap eat ing house to the stealing of his fran chisement, that a number of our lead ing Negrces havn't publicly condon ed and indorsed as a matter of placat ing and jollying the white man. Thi is taken advantage ot by our politica enemies and published throughou the world; and when our treatmen becomes unbearable and we complain A CREDIT LEAVENWORTH The Mitchell Hospital, located) fifteen minutes, and the electrie | on Sous Fifth ers near Michi-| rom Kan. City transfers passeng gan, Leavenworth, Kas, is ‘not only . ion thei a credit wo the colored people | four blocks of the institati that city, but to the entire popu-j THE streets are paved for mi lation. around, and the service is excelle The building is a two-story frame| Miss Minaie Gillmore, the h structnre, modern in every particular{nurse, is thoroughly trained : with plenty of hot and cold water|understands her business, 1 and good ventilation. It is heated} medical department, $ under ES, et RE Te CA ee POT ogee SE SITES et SC ERE LAD age ie NE Sra ut Pac Sep Boel ue a Poel ee ne Fhe hme ae Rage i Ace eaN ea ea ees Pest Set ty RE Pee Te ay = Saree ges: ES e ERE ae Sian Sete ry pe ke nee ae ar pee: rae eo 2 ao Mi cd 7a REARS BRAS Be THE MITCHELL HOSPITAL. by steam, gas lights, and also bas}control of Dr. C. M. Moates" beautiful operating, sterilizing and} physician and surgeon, is one of the bath rooms, It contains three} pest in this country havinig practiced wards, and is sarrouned with beauti- fora ber of aii fal scenery overlooking the Soldiers’ OF ARV SE * TEaTE on al enceran Home with its many buildings» fal in his operations. He is assisted Pot Lenrenworth and Pilot Knob] by surgeons from Ft. Leavenworth electric cara pass the door everyjand Soldiers’ Home. a e 7 . ‘The Chicago Conservator § Tells an Interesting and Truthful Story on ’ This Much Discussed Subjects “Blind Tom” Still Livess# Famous Negro Appeared in New York, nobody pities us—everybody says, “They are served right.” If the Ne- gro would contend and fight for his rights, for his home and for his peo- ple several might get killed as a re- sult, but those left living would be admired and respected at home and abroad. ‘The Negroes need brave, manly, American-spirited men at the front, | Flonkies are ronning the race.—Chi- ‘cago Conservator. Ce Sone eens: eee “Blind Tom,” the musical phe- nomenon who was on the concert stage when our grandmothers were belles, and exhibited his marvelous piano playing and his childlike antics, appeared as the chief at- traction at the Circle theater in New York Monday night after a long absence. In presenting him to the audience, his manager re- ferred to the many reports of his death within the last thirty years. He said the first story of his death was printed in the newspapers in 1879, when it was said he had died of consumption and together with the story was a physician’s analysis of his brain. A few yeara later came another report that he had jamped from the St. Louts bridge, being attracted by the sound of the moving waters. Then he was killed over againin a railroad accident, near Cincinnati, and after that he perished in the Johnstown flood. “But,” said the manager, “he has more than a cat's nine lives, and he is here before you tonight tne same wonderful, original and only ‘Blind Tom, born in slavery in 1849 and the marvel of th musical world since he was a | small child." Inthe audience were many gray haired men and women, who realized | that they were “getting along” when they noticed how he had aged. The jold Negro is now very stout and | clumsy, his tace is wrinkled and his woolly head slightly tinged with white, but bis fingers are just as {nimble and his musical powers seem |to have improved rather than other- wise. He performca several descrip- |tive and classical piano compo- | sitions, always rising and clapping wildly with the audience whenever ‘| he ceased playing—the same old tricks. the same old “Tom” as | ever —Chicago Conservator. fifteen minutes, and the electrie line from Kan. City transfers passengers esti four blocks of the institution. The streets are paved for miles = and the service is excellent. Miss Mioaie Gillmore, the head nurse, is thoroughly trained and understands her business. The medical department, {under the control of Dr. C. M. Meates Fhysician and surgeon, is one of the ‘best in this country having practiced é a number of years and is success fal in his operations. Hoe is assisted by surgeons from Ft. Leavenworth and Soldiers’ Home. published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 112 KAST SEVENTH STREET. MICK CHILES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER I. H. CHILDERS, - - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Six months by mail.....95c Three months by mail.....50c Entered at the postoffice at) Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, JAN. 29, 1904. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For County Coroner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Coroner, to the: Republican primaries to be held Feb. 27, 1904. -W. A. WHEE, M. D. W. H. Wasson announces himself as a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to the decision of the Skawee County Republican can primaries to be held Feb. 27. Hon. W. A. S. Bird, Ex-City Attorney, announces himself a candidate for Legislature from the thirty-eighth district, subject to the Republican primaries. Curtis will be the next congressman from the First district- See? "BILLY" Morgan of Reno county is no more. The Hoch wave was too much for him. WHEN King Cyrus hasn't got "something up his sleeve" it isn't Cy. He bears close watching. THERE are many ways in which a nation can fall, but the quickest and surest is through ignorance. BRIBERY indictments are getting to be such common occurrences that men so charged have ceased to obtain any notoriety. The harder the fight, the more glorious the victory and this fact Congressman Curtis appreciates and welcomes the contest. The opening of Brigham's Mid-Winter exposition always brings a cold spell. Like Brigham, the exposition is a Johah. Only a degenerate ignoramus despises education, refinement and culture. Therefore the words of the governor of Mississippi. Save your money; make judicious investments; give employment to some one of your race, and you will be a living monument to the race. TURN a donkey loose in a parlor and dire results will follow. It is because the brute doesn't know any better. Watch Mississippi's parlor. An honorable fight is a pleasure to meet and an honor to win or lose; but to wage a war in deceit and falsehood is treachery and cowardice We have come in contact with only one Negro who is enthusiastically supporting Bailey, and we expect daily to see him climb into the Hoch band wagon. LELAND says a broom brigade is sufficient recognition for the Negroes of this state. We have the opportunity and are going to put in men who believe different. THE "machine" even wanted to turn down our Industrial school, and now we'll give 'em a chance to stay at home and seek forgiveness for their wrong doings. THE "machine" is resorting to every tactic known in trickery to win, but the people have removed the blinds from their eyes and refuse to be silenced in their clamor for King Cy's scalp. Every time a Negro succeeds in business it encourages others follow; and every time a Negro, who is worthy and qualified, is given em- ployment it encourages others to so qualify. Lead the way. WINTER' broke in upon us last Sunday in the same old way, just to show us that she was neither asleep nor crippled in the back, and all hereabouts bowed their heads in submission to the ice queen. If Japan and Russia should clash arms, the former will go well fixed in a financial way and won't have to borrow. This is more than many of the larger nations of the world can say. Japan is little but loud. THE "cut" of Senator Burton in in last Sunday's Cincinnati Inquirer could be recognized only by the inscription below it. Should Senator Burton ever lay eyes upon it he would be justified in filing suit for damages against that paper. GRIEF or surprise killed Whitaker Wright in London. He was a grafter, and was found guilty of defrauding and sentenced to seven years penal servitude. He was in death's embrace within an hour after receiving his sentence. It is said that politics is war, and that war is h—, consequently his Satanic Majesty's kingdom must be overrun with visitors, as millions of politicians have gone hence, but we venture to remark that but few among that numberless host can touch the Kansas "machine" gang. The Pleasanton Herald has discovered a man for governor and proposes to down both Bailey and Hoch, giving as a reason that both men are ruled by "bosses." Perhaps Editor Latimer is trying to erect a little machine of his own, but the people want Hoch, and 'Gene will have to wait his turn. A man starving to death in Kansas is rather startling news, but it is true. A Chanute man fasted for twenty-eight days, not because he couldn't get anything to eat, but because he had an hallucination that some one was following him and that if he partook of food he would be caught by the person and killed. But the poor fellow was caught just the same and he died. The efforts of Cyrus I to place Senator Burton in bad repute with his constituents is meeting with disfavor all over the state. Senator Burton has been a true representative of the people, and no one has the least doubt but that he will clear himself of the recent charges of bribery. Mr. Burton is all right and the efforts of any ring to prevent him from succeeding himself as United States senator from this state will be in vain. The practice of voting Democrats in Republican primaries and vice versa, became so prevalent in our sister state, Nebraska, that a law was enacted providing that all persons when registering must state with which party they will affiliate, and they can vote only in the primaries of the party named. If such tactics as were practiced in Jackson county last week are kept up, it will ne necessiary to have such a law in Kansas, the Sunflower state. Down in Bedford, Ind., a white girl was murdered recently and in her hand was clutched the only bit of evidence of the identity of the murderer—a red hair, apparently a strand of a mustache; besides this, the girl had written to her parents that a young man's attention fo her were distasteful, and yet the people of that plaee are seeking a Negro upon whom to fasten this crime. No wonder so many crimes go unpunished and murderers left unhung. The reason Ed. Howe didn't run for congressman against Mr. Curtis is that his lay sermons put him out of the race. The indications are that the ground hog will return to his den and take another long nap. Prominent Men of Shawnee County Who Ask Favors at the Hands of The Republican Party. READ The Plaindealer! And be wise. Keep Posted Always. STATE SENATORS. 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 commissioner; 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 cornered contest and Mr. Dana doesn't count on being No. 3, either. MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE. 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 like 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. Hon.W. A. S. Bird, who announces himself as a cancidate for member of the legislature from the district comprising the second, third and fourth wards, is a man of considerable experience and ability. Mr. Bird has served the city of Topeka for a number of years and is well acquainted with its needs. He is a stannch Republican, and can always be found at the post of duty. He is a great secret order man, having membership in over twenty different secret organizations. He has lived in this state long enough to be known as an old land maik. 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 to meet. He believes in progressiveness. 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 Meyer 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 hoosier 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 Kansaa State Medical associations, as well as being connected with the Stormont hospital staff, which necessarily gives him an enviable following. He will be heard from on February 27th. Mr. Robt. Stone wishes to announce himself as a candidate for representative of the 39th representative district, comprising the fifth and sixth wards, Oakland and south part of city, subject to Republican primaries. This district was formerly 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 Washburn 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 retirement of Mr. McKeever the firm has been known as that of Troutman and Stone. This firm is one of the strongest 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 school for Negro youths, and is an ardent promoter of the institution, and spends much of his time and hard-earned money in support of the school. If elected to the legislature he will lose no time in looking after the welfare of the institution and see that the proper recognition is given to the school. Principal John R. Carter, of the Oakland schools and a resident of the same place, announces himself a candidate for county superintendent subject to the Republican primaries February 27. He is one of Shawnee's sons, having been born in this county thirty-four years ago. He attended the Ottawa university and the State Normal, after which he taught school some twelve years, and therefore is thoroughly acquainted with the needs of the schools in this county. His friends and acquaintances speak highly of him and say he conducts his school in an ideal manner. The people in his vicinity say they will give him their solid support, because they consider him HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS 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. worthy. Principal Carter is a young man of the very best habits, and is a model for other young men to follow. If he is elected to the office of superintendent, he will give entire satisfaction to all concerned. Hon. John Howerton, of Rossville township announces himself as a candidate of the 37th representative district which comprises the North side, subject to the Republican primaries, February 27th. Mr. Hoverton is a farmer, and one of the best in North Shawnee county. He came to Kansas thirty years ago from Kentucky, where he had served for three years as marshall of the Northeast district of Kentucky and has always been a staunch Republican, standing well with the people in his neighborhood. He has been honored several times as township trustee and also is a member of the United Workmen with which organization he has been identified for twenty-five years. Mr. Hoverton has been a delegate to most of the conventions held in this county for the past seven years and is also a member of the county Central committee. If elected to this office he proposes to represent the people and look to the reduction of taxes and the useless expenditure of public money. Oisis Hungate, who announces himself as a candidate for county attorney, and who is filling the unexpired term of Galen Nichols, is a young man well versed in law and a staunch Republican. He is now asking the support of the Republicans of Shawnee county for election to this office for the first time, believing that he has given perfect satisfaction and has carried out his oath and obligations, and can come before the Republican party for the first time asking their support. Mr. Hungate was educated in the schools of Topeka, and is well known by almost everyone in the county. He says he wants to distance his opponent so that he will not attempt to opposing a young stalwart Republican again. Hon. W. Cowles, who announces himself a candidate for county attorney 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- Rockland System burn college, and was a classmate of Henry DeShattio. After the death of his father, he and his sister cultivated the one half section of land pre-empted by his parents, for two years, after which he returned to Ohio and graduated in a short time from the Oberlin college, where he afterward taught school. He at one time taught in the Agricultural college at Manhattan, Kansas. He was a law student at Harvard university and was admitted to the bar of Shawnee county in 1889. He still resides on the farm pre-empted by his father, and has devoted several years to farming. He is honest, conscientious and believes in standing up for what he thinks is right, and will sacrifice time and money for that. He promises if elected to give the people one of the best administrations they have ever had. W. H. Wasson, late of the state superintendent's office, has announced himself a candidate for the office of superintendent of public instruction in Shawnee county. Mr. Wasson was born in Tennessee, and came to Kansas in 1855 at the age of two years, and has lived in Shawnee county. He is prominent in Masonic, I. O. 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 impress his strong individuality on the educational interest of the county. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Madge M. Page, Plaintiff, vs. Clark S. Page, Defendant. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, as The State of Kansas to Clark S. Page, Greeting:—You are hereby notified that the above plaintiff has filed her suit for divorce against you in the above entitled action and Court, in which suit she asks for an absolute divorce, the custody of a child and the right to property now in her possession, and that unless you answer her petition filed herein on or before March 12th, 1904, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly. I. S. CURTIS. (Seal). Clerk District Court. W. S. McClintock, Plaintiff's Atty. The Dumas club met last Friday at the home of Mrs. E. W. Matley in its regular meeting. After business was over, the Duval of Garden City, Kas., who was present, made quite an interesting talk, which was highly appreciated by the members. The next meeting will be with Mrs. M. Bradshaw, Feb 5. # A few of the young ladies of the city are going to give a Valentine social for the benefit of the Grand Court at 620 Kansas avenue, Feb. 16th. A prize will be given to the one dressing most like Valentine. Steinberg's orchestra will furnish music for the occasion. Admission, 50c per couple. The Dixie Jubilee company were guests at the Chiles hotel Wednesday. In the company are Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Buckner, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mrs.Robt. Downs, Messrs. Board and Johnson. Mr. Buckner is manager of the company. Mrs. Buckner was formerly Miss Neale Gertrude Hawkins. The death of James Stewart at Christ hospital Monday night was quite a shock to his friends and acquaintances. Mr. Stewart was an Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gray gave a stag dinner last Sunday at their beautiful home, 1313 Quincy. There is no doubt in the minds of those who were present that Mrs. Gray's ability for preparing dinners is equalled by few and excelled by none. We have attended many public feasts and private ones also, but must admit that this was the finest we ever participated in. Among some of the fortunates who had the pleasure of partaking of the elegant repast were Messrs. H. Dillard, J. M. Mason, J. M. Ferguson, H. H. De Shattio and your humble servant, the manager. There were served, beginning at 2 p. m. and ending at 5 p. m. After this the guests enjoying the exchanging of stories until 7:30, at which time the guests took their departure, wishing the host and hostess long and happy lives. Mr. Gray is one of the oldtimers of Topeka, and was a bachelor up to a few years ago. We can say that he is happier now than ever before and we are proud to see our old friend enjoying life and all that is in it. MEN! ATTENTION! Stop in at 115 W. Seventh and look at those left over articles of clothing; you can buy them for from 75 cents for pants and $2.00 for suit, $1.50 coat and veat. Just what it coat to clean them. Ask about them. Both'phones 872. Reynolds and Childers, Props. Vitae-Ore The following is in part the program for representative hall exercises: Music, Jackson's Military band; invocation by Rev. C. G. Fishback; address of welcome on behalf of citizens, Miss Lilian Jeltz; vocal selection by quartette; selection by Jackson's Military band; vocal solo by Ned O'Banion; selection in elocation by Mrs. F. E. Moten; violin solo by Miss Ogeal Wilson; selection by mixed quintette; selection by Jackson's Military band; address, "Abraham Lincoln, and the emancipation after forty years," by Rev. R. C. Ransome, Chicago, Ills.; song, quartette; music, Jackson's Military band. THE RECEHTION. Immediately at the conclusion of the exercises at representative hall a reception will be tendered the visitors at 618 Kansas avenue to which everybody is invited. There are absolutely no charges to any of the exercises and reception. THE BANQUET. The sequel and grand climax to the exercises will be the banquet which will be served at 618 Kansas avenue immediately after the reception. The program for the banquet will be published in our next issue. The tickets to the banquet are $1.00 per plate, and everyone expecting to attend must prooure a ticket in advance. This will without doubt be the grandest affair ever pulled off in the West, and everyone who can possibly attend should do so. Out of town people should communicate with Secretary J. B. Bass in regard to banquet, etc. Tickets are now on sale and can be had at Lytle's shop, 109 W. Fifth street; Lee's Drug store on West Eighth street or the Capital City pharmacy. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES. Never before in the history of Topeka was there ever brought before the people such an excellent array of talent in young colored men as was witnessed at the Boys' Declamation contest for the "Balie Waggoner Gold Medal" last Friday evening. The new and beautiful C. M. E. church was crowded with people. The speaking was remarkably well, and the interest and applause that greeted each representative of his Sunday school was very noticeable and exciting. Sergt. George Lee of Halena, Montana, representing the Western Tuskegee, won the gold medal by the fraction of one-third over Corpl. Willis Jenkins, representing the First African Baptist Sunday school. The third prize was won by Albert Conley of Shiloh Baptist Sunday school. Dr. Snelson, in awarding the prizes, made an excellent talk upon the necessity of encouraging the boys in all walks of life. He then called forth Miss Linnie Dyer, one of the Honor Roll students of the Institute, and the young lady who represented the Institute at the Girls' Declamation contest last April and won third prize, to pin the gold medal upon Sergt. Lee, as he stood out so nobly, proud and conquering in his new Cadet uniform. Much credit must be given to Mrs. F. E. Moten, instructor in elocution, and Mrs. F. E. H. Wassom for the excellency her music pupils and the vocal work of the chorus at the contest. IN POLITICS. Mr. C. H. Kutz announces himself as a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to the Shawnee County Republican primaries to be held Feb. 27. He is one of the best educators in the state and has had considerable experience along that line. He asks his friends to do what they can to assist him in obtaining this position while he lies upon his back, stricken with typoid fever and other complaints which rendes him unable to greet his acquaintances and make new ones. If elected to this position he promises to fulfill all duties pertaining thereto to the best advantage of the people of t is county. John V. Abrahams announces himself as a candidate for Representative of the Thirty eighth district comprising the Second, Third and fourth wards, subject to the Republican primaries Feb 27th. He was born in Cecil county, Maryland and is thirty-six years of age. He was admitted to the bar in 1890, and came to Kansas in 1893, locating in Topeka where he has since resided. He is no factionalist and promises if elected to work for the good of Topeka and the upbuilding of her business. He believes in principle, not office, and is a man of high integrity and can be relied upon to keep in touch with Shawnee county and her people. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. William W. Roblyer, plaintiff, va. Grace Roblyer, defendant. No. 22588. 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 23rd 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. Curtis, Clerk. (Seal.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court in and for Shawnee county, Kansas. D. E. Vanderheyden, plaintiff, va. Martha Vanderheyden, defendant. No. 22586. Notice is hereby given to the above named defendant, Martha Vanderheyden, that she has been sued by plaintiff herein in an action for divorce and that she must answer the petition of the plaintiff herein filed on or before the 23rd day of February, 1904, or the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgement rendered against her in favor of the said plaintiff for an absolute divorce. D. E. VANDERHEYDEN, By his Attorney, A. M. Thomas. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. (Seal.) OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. G. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered day and night. Dr. J. E. Porter, Physician and Surgeon. Office Hours {10 to 12 a.m. 3 to 5 p.m. 7 to 8 p.m. Ind. Phone 959. 406 Kas. Ave Patronize the... AMBRICAN Steam Laundry and get the best. 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