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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. February Twelfth Will Mark the Fourth Annual Celebration of the Birth of the Great Emancipator Music and Oratory Will Tell of the Appreciation of the Immortal Lincoln. All preparations are now completed for the Lincoln Day exercises given by the Kansas Lincoln Day club at representative hall next Friday evening, the 12th. This organization is one Negro organization in this state which has taken the initiative and set in motion the annual observance of the birth of America's greatest humanitarian and statesman; organizations are being formed all over the country now to do what they had so long neglected to do. Even the opposite race in this city have taken pattern from a Negro organization, and will hold appropriate exercises on Feb'y 12 in this city. This will, however, have no effect on the complete success of the Kansas Lincoln Day club, as the colored people always turn out en masse to these exercises because they know that they will be well repaid. Rev. R. C. Ransome of Chicago, the guest of the club and the speaker of the evening, will arrive in the city at noon Friday over the Santa Fe. There will be numerous visitors from Missouri and from throughout the state as usual. Secretary J. B. Bass has been the recipient of numerous letters from people in Missouri and over the state asking for plates at banquet and saying that they were coming. The committee has this year taken a departure from their usual custom, in that there will be but one speaker at the public meeting in representative halt, that will be Rev. R. C. Ransome of Chicago. Mr. Ransome is one of the most forcible and eloquent orators that the country affords, and who misses this occasion to hear him will indeed miss a great treat. The following is the program which will be rendered at representative hall, commencing promptly at 8 o'clock, President Alex Reeves presiding: Music, "Star Spangled Banner," Jackson's Military Band; invocation, C. G. Fishback, D. D.; address of welcome on behalf of citizens, Miss Lilian Jeltz; response by Maj. G. W. Ford, Fort Scott; music, "Uncle Sam," Jackson's Military Band;" selection, vocal quartette; selection in elocation by Mrs. F. E. Moten; vocal selection by quartette; music, "Bethany Commandery," Jackson's Military Band; address, "Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipated after forty years," by Rev. K. Ransome of Chicago, Ill.; music by Jackson's Military Band. The audience will join in singing "John Brown's Body lies a-mouldering in the grave." The committee has spared no pains or expense to prepare a program and secure orators of national reputation for this occasion, and present it to the people of Kansas without any charges whatever, either directly or indirectly; not even do they take up a collection, so it is up to the public to attend and help make this the greatest Negro gathering ever held in Kansas. What the Kansas D.y banquet is to the white men of the state of Kansas, the annual Lincoln Day banquet is to the Negro. You may have attended different functions and gatherings; somehow there is nothing which we have ever attended which furnishes the sensations and gives the food for thought and possibilities of the western Negro as one can glean from sitting at the Lincoln Day banquet table; it seems as though everything is conducted just right. Everyone who can possibly do so should attend. It is a good index as to the material interest that we have in racial progression to come together and intelligently discuss the issues with each other that will best subserve and conduce toward the upbuilding of our race. A glance at banquet program will show the men and the subjects to which they will respond: Historical Society State House Feb M H H a t It rial prog tell each and of o prog subj LINCOLN DAY EXERCISES VOLUME VI. and is there anyone who would gain say that the experience of these men and their capacity to handle their subjects, but that the proceedings will be interesting and worthy of going miles to see and hear. Factions have been almost obliterated in this section. Let us all meet under these conditions on Lincoln Day from all parts of the West, and stand for a united people, interested in the material progress of the raze along all lines. The following is the program for the banquet which takes place immediately after the exercises at the house of representatives, at 618 Kansas avenue. Tuosta and responses: "Frederick Douglass," by J. P. King, Oskaloosa: "What the Negro as a Farmer has and is accomplishing," J. G. Groves, Edwardsville, Kans.; "The New Way," Col. Jas. Beck, Lawrence, Kans.; "The Negro and Success," B. A. McLemore, M D. Fort Scott, Kans.; "Negro Journals," W. N. Miller, Wichita; "Emancipation Day," (original poem for the occasion) Chas. D. Clem, Chanute, Kans. "The Law and Liberty," Hon. I. F. Bradley, Kansas City, Kansas; "The Negroes' Slogan," Nelson Crews, Kansas City, Mo.; "Illinois' Greeting," Rev. R. C. Ransome, Chicago, Ill.; "Our Hope for the Future," W. F. W. Stafford; "Strokes that Count," A. J. Armstead, Emporia, Kans.; "The South and the Negro," W. W. Fisher, Topeka, Kans.; "The Medicine Man," Walter Caldwell, Topeka: "Lincoln as a Public Servant," Prof. Sumner George; "The Negro Minister in Politics," Rev. G. D. Olden. The toasts are limited to ten minutes, and musical numbers both vocal and instrumental will be sandwiched between. The banquet will be served by Mesdames Slaughter and Henry De Shattio, well known caterers of this city, who are thoroughly qualified to serve the same. Tickets to the banquet are one dollar; there can be no complimentaries. Tickets are on sale now at Lytle's shop, 109 West Fifth street; Lee's Drug store, 112 W. Eighth street and the Capitol City Pharmacy, or can be had of J. B. Bass, secretary. Get your tickets in advance and be sure you are in line for the great Lincoln Day. BAILEY IS OUT OF THE RACE! Announces That he Quits for Harmony. STANLEY RAPS THE GANG The Ex-Governor Classifies Machine Methods With Three Card'Monte and Other Bunco Games. It is just as we predicted, Mr. Bailey has laid down, and refuses to permit his name to go before the convention as a candidate for governor. The voice of the people could be heard from every quarter of the state crying down with bossism, and Mr. Bailey knew that his consorting with Cy's force of "machineists" meant that he had served his last term as governor, and that it was useless to ask them for a second trial. The announcement of his withdrawl reads as follows: To the Republican of Kansas: It is apparent to all that the bitter factional fight that is now going on in the Republican party in Kansas is a menace to Republican success. I have believed and now feel that under the traditions of the party I am entitled to a reenlamination, but there has never been a day of my political life when the party's welfare was not paramount to my personal ambition. I feel that for me to longer continue the contest will make wider the breach now too great within the party. I therefore by this public statement withdraw from the gubernatorial race. To the Republicans in the counties that have instructed for me and to the thousands of loyal friends over the state who will go with me to defeat if necessary: I take this occasion to thank them from the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 5, 1904. [Image of a man in profile, wearing a suit and tie, with a serious expression. The background is dark, and the image is black and white. There are no visible texts or other elements.] --- bottom of my heart for their confidence and support and I promise them that my future shall be so ordered that they will have no cause to regret that they have been my friends. Yours respectfully, Ex-Governor W. E. Stanley has jumped the machine, and in Sunday's Topeka Capital, Mr. Stanley says: "I presume it is generally known in Kansas how ungraciously I was betrayed last winter by men to whom I had given all the political prominence they had and whose larder I had supplied with bread and meat. * * * While I made mistakes, there is only one thing I look back upon with very great regret and that is the manner in which I was fooled in the Pringle deal. I have always steered clear of games of thimble-rigging and three card monte, and I feel somewhat humiliated that at the very last of my administration I became a party to a deal which out-classed all confidence games I ever have known." ONE OF OUR PUPILS WRITES. Hutchinson, Kan., Jan. 29. Will you please pardon me for taking the authority of writing you without asking. I feel very much that I am indebted to you a letter. I have been taking your paper for quite a while. I took your paper before I could read or write. I simply did this to show courtesy to the industries of THE PLAINDEALER. Your paper has been an education The image provided does not contain any text. It appears to be a blank or unmarked area with no visible content. to me. I must say it is a paper that should be in every Negro's home, and a credit to the white man to read it, also. I have managed at night school to read and write and master your paper. Your paper has been a salvation that ever started me to school. Let me inform you a few words along the line of politics. As the Negro stood so faithfully and most powerfully in the Civil War, all history shows that they made good soldiers. We are now owning about one sixth per cent of the vote of the United Nations. I might say that a Negro ought to have the sixth of all government offices, such as mail carrying, etc. While it looks as though we have had a very hard time, we have been coming over the mountains that were very rocky, yet I can see that the Negro race is prospering and growing stronger. Our strong hope is at the ballot box. If we stand together as a race of people we will accomplish something good for our people in the future. I have always been a little bit queer and singular to any of the children of the family. I always desired to make speeches before I became able to read and write. But since I pick up the history of Abraham Lincoln and Garfield and see how they worked themselves up to statesmanship, I believe that we have some Garfields and some Lincolns among the Negro race. I beg to remain Yours truly, JAMES GARDNER. CHAS. CURTIS IS VICTORIOUS! Cyrus and His Machine Annihilated at Holton. All Kansas Echoices Over the Nomination of One of the Best Men That Ever Sat in Congress. The Hon. Charles Curtis has achieved a glorious victory over the machine, and it is one over which not only the First district feels an especial pride, but the entire state. At the convention in Holton Tuesday Mr. Curtis received the unanimous vote of the convention which was comprised of 106 delegates. The machine packed the Tabernacle with plugglies from Leavenworth and other towns. They were there to bulldoze the action of the convention, as they knew full well that Curtis had enough to nominate him without the contesting delegates. Chairman Arthur Capper announced that the convention would convene at the McAbees' hall at 2 p.m., which completely upset the plans of the Leland machine. The sore-heads then organized a convention of contesting delegates, and Leland's two counties, Nemeha and Doniphan, only two legal delegations, for a bluff nominated "Young" Dan Anthony for Congress HON. CHAS. CURtIS. man. Dan has too much sense to accept that nomination or go before the Republicans of this district. Anthony is mayor of Leavenworth and can be re-elected if he will only learn that the machine with which he has been training is dead, and take up the cause of the people. The Leland fellows recognized the colored voters, but at a time when it will do them no good. However they showed their willingness to do right by their "brothers in black" when they named John B. Fleming, of Horton and T. W. Bell, of Leavenworth, alternates to the national convention. They should have done this years ago, but it is too late. The Negro voter has learned to turn down those who give him no recognition, which King Cyrus has always failed to do. The following delegates, alternates and electors were nominated by the regular convention: W.T. F. Donald of Atchison, and J. W. Flemming of Jackson, national delegates; W. E. McCandless of Brown, and D. A. Hook of Leavenworth, alternates; John M. Johnson of Jefferson, elector MAJ FORD TRANSFERRED Superintendent of National Cemetery at Ft. *cott Will go to Baton Rouge, La.—Maj Ford Has an Excellent Record. Major George W. Ford, who for the past ten years has had charge of the National cemetery at this place, has been notified by the secretary of war, Mr. Taft, that he is to report at Port Hudson, near Baton Rouge, La., Maj. Ford has made preparations to move to that place at once and while his family will probably remain here until the expiration of the present school term, yet the major will report in person for duty at the time mentioned in his notification of transfer. Major Ford was not at all surprised when he received word that he had been transferred. In fact, he had been expecting such notice for the reason that he had served here for a period of time exceeding that of any cemetery superintendent in the employ of the war department. His successor has been named and he comes from near the major's former home at Glendale, Va. He is expected to report for duty in a short time. Major Ford 18 the only colored superintendent in charge of a national cemetery in the United States. He received his commission under President Hayes in 1878, and since that time he has had charge of four different posts. The major regrets very much to leave Fort Scott, as he has built up a very large circle of close friends since his coming here. He has always been a constant and ardent champion of the interests of the republican party and was one of the foremost and most conservative party leaders of his ward. In his being relieved from this post Fort Scott loses a good citizen and his race one of the ablest men that ever lived in the state.—Ft. Scott Monitor. We are sorry to hear of the departure of Major Ford and family from Kansas, after ten years residence in Ft. Scott. He has made a splendid record in Kansas, and the citizens in general are sorry to lose him. He was building character and uplifting his race. He has served in several positions of honor since his residence in the state. He was major of 23rd Kansas regiment, which did service in Cuba. This regiment was officered by colored men and was the best disciplined troops on the island. Major Ford was a delegate to the national convention that nominated the lamented McKinley the second time. He has been a delegate to several state conventions. He is an advocate of human rights and believes all men should have equal rights before the law and at the ballot box. He is a South Carolinian by birth. He is sober, honest, upright and courageous. We hope he will be of much service to his race in the far South Land. The ladies of Ft. Scott and Kansas will regret to lose the company of his estimable wife, who has done much for the higher standing of womanhood in the West, and if the Southerners will follow their advice they will, in the next five years, find themselves far in advance of their present standing. —NICK CHILES While in Lawrence a few days ago, we called upon our old friend, Col. James Beck who submitted to the following interview: "Col. are you coming back to the Republican party this year?" He flatly answered, "No." We then ask him, "What chances do you think the Democrats have in the presidential fight?" "I think the chances are excellent, and William R. Hearst, of New York is my choice for the presidency. I believe that all of the opposition to the Republican party can be concentrated on Hearst, and it that can be done there is but little doubt as to the result Nov. 8. And in addition to this he can poll a larger Negro vote in all of the Northern states than any other Democrat in the country, and if he should get the nomination, as I believe he will, the Populist in my opinion, will not place any other candidate in the field." We notice that you are visionary on these things Colonel. Roosevelt will succeed himself as president. Let us talk about things closer to home. "Colonel, what do you think of the fight among the Republicans in this state, and what position should the Negroes take?" "Well," replied the Colonel, "on my own side of the house, my mind is not so clear as regards state politics, but for myself, I am for ex-Senator Taylor, of Edwardsville, for governor and Hon. John H. Atwood, of Leavenworth, for national committeeman from Kansas, and farther than this I cannot say. I suppose all of this is of no interest to you, and I suppose that you want me to talk about 'your' people. I see continued the Colonel, there is a great fight on among 'your' people and I am glad to see THE PLAIN-DEALER take the right course in this fight, but you must bear in mind the text of the scripture that 'a house divided against itself cannot stand.' It is useless for me to call your attention to the political corruption, the high-handed method of the ring rule, and the short comings of the present administration which has been going on in this state for the past two years, for your paper has given the public all of the information necessary to convict at the polls Nov. 8. The people are the jurors and I believe their verdict will be 'guilty.' However, a few things relative to the treatment the Negro has received at the hands of the present administration will be of moment to you, and yet the Negro cut such a small figure in the same that I hardly know where to begin. Two years ago at the Twenty-third Regimental Reunion held in Leavenworth, I had the pleasure of presiding when Hon. W. J. Bailey, then the Republican nomine for governor, was the star speaker of the day. I sat patiently and listened attentively to his words of praise for the Negro soldiers and voters of Kansas, and the many good things he would give and do for them if elected governor. I have been waiting all of these days, months and years to learn of one good respectable position he has given the Negro, but probably he is not altogether responsible for his acts. He has to do whatever Uncle Cy says, and Uncle Cy does not do much for the Negro if he knows it. But in this fight the Negro should be able to pick out the good from the bad, and whenever he finds a man who is a friend to him, and works for his interest, he should see to it that that man does not go down. The white people are so evenly divided that the Negro holds the balance of power. It behoves the Negroes of the First district to stand by the Hon. Chas. Curtis for Congressman as you well know that it was through him that the Twenty-third Kansas went to Cuba, and besides he has stood by the Negro all along." Now, Colonel, you need not worry about Mr. Curtis, for the First district will in the future as in the past, see that Curtis gets through all NUMBER 5. The Plaindealer Manager Interviews the Old Twenty-third Kansas "War Hoss" He is Still a Democrat, But Admires Chas. Curtis Some of His Advice to the Negro is Good. right. You were quoting scripture to us a few minutes ago, "what say you to this beautiful passage?" "Charity begins at home," etc. "Well," replied the Colonel, "that is undoubtedly true!" "Col. Beck, what do you think ought to be done in your district!" "The Second district," said the Colonel, "from the standpoint of our representative in Congress, is not a thing as to the wants of the Negro. Mr. Bowersock has represented this district in Congress for a number of years, and he has the largest or at least one of the largest Negro constituencies in the state or country where the Negro vote is counted, and yet the Negro vote in the district is represented in the positions about the House at Washington by a "0." I am told by some of the Negro Republicans, that when they make application for these jobs to Mr. Bowersock, that he whines more about race prejudice than the Democratic Congressman from the South. So in this district, until my party gets some good man in the field, my choice is Henry J. Allen, of Ottawa. And my advice to the Negro Republican voters of this district is to rally around him and if he is elected, I can assure them that the Negroes holding jobs around the House will not be represented by a cipher. I know Mr. Allen personally, and I believe that he will treat his Negro constituency half way fair. "But you bear in mind that from this city, county and district, we send you the Hon. W. R. Stubbs, chief of the Boss Busters, and the next chairman of the Republican state central committee. Mr. Stubbs seems to be the only man in this community who is willing to give his Negro constituents a fair chance, and the Negro Republican voters in this state need have no fear or doubt when any question as to their interest arises where W. R. Stubbs sits in judgment for them." "Well, Colonel, how about Ed. Hoch for governor?" "Chiles," said Mr. Beck, "Hoch is all right. I think he is about as good a Republican as can be found in the ranks of the party, but if we succeed in nominating ex-Senator Taylor there is not much danger of Hoch ever being governor." COUNCIL GROVE NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harness of Four Mile, were guests of Mrs. H. C. Richardson Sunday. Mrs. Emma Anderson has been very sick the past week and her daughter from Herrington is visiting her a few days. Mr. and Mrs. John McHenry were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Merritt last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Falls of Elmdale were in the city visiting Mrs. H. Johnson. Ralp McHenry, Phenola and Henry Moore and Mrs. Harness are on the sick list. OTTAWA NOTES. The arrival meeting has discontinued at the Baptist church. 16 backsliders were reclaimed and there are two candidates for baptism. Fred Garrett who has been sick for some time is improving. Rev. F.G. Barr of the A.M.E. church will preach his farewell sermon Sunday. He is going to Wichita. Mr. Lyde is going to sell out the restaurant. ANNOUNCEMENTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For County Coroner. I hereby agree to myself a candidate for County Coroner, subject to the Republic as primaries to be held Feb. 27. -W. A. WHLE, M.D. For suit of Public Instruction W. H. Wasson announces himself as a candidate or County superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to the decision of the Shawnee County Republic can primaries to be held Feb. 27. Don W. A. Bird, Ex City Attorney, announces himself a candidate for Legal duty from the thirty-eighth district, subject to the Republic primaries. It is almost time for Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., to convene again, and still the minutes of 1903 are yet in the hands of the printer. "Will we ever get them?" is a question that has been asked us at least an hundred times, and while the printing has been let to a firm in Kansas City, we are familiar with the cause of the delay and in reply to the numerous inquiries, we will explain, as we did once before in these columns. The contract for this work was let to THE PLAINDEALER two or three times, but not until we would enter into an agreement to have the books ready to send out within thirty days after the "copy" had been placed in our hands. We were forced to carry out the contract to the letter, and they were so fearful that we would be a day late, that they "set up" with us daily until the last book was stitched. It seems now that a new order is in force, and the fellow who gets the contract likely has to agree to get them out two or three days before the next session. Here are the facts in a nut shell: First—the contract was let to a Negro printing establishment in Kansas City, Kas., who haven't enough material to "set up" over four pages at a time. Second—this concern makes a specialty of securing contracts for work and sub-letting it to white firms. Third—the people to whom the contract has been sub-let have so much work ahead of the Grand Lodge minutes that it has been impossible for them to start, and as soon as the rush is over, which may be this week or next June, the memberz will get the long looked for minutes. There is not a Negro office in the two Kansas Cities that has sufficient material to print a job of this character, and this new method of "dickering" with white firms through the agency of a Negro who pretends to do the work in an office conducted by himself, should be condemned by all. If the work is to be done by a white firm, do business directly with them, and not through some pusillanimous, lying whelp who earns a living by such deception. The Prince Hall Grand Lodge pays prompt, and it is right that the Grand Lodge and her subordinate bodies should not be made to suffer long delays in order that a Negro, who is the tool of some white man, can secure a small commission for simply placing the "copy" into the hands of the party that is to do the work. Since the minutes of the Grand Lodge were placed into the hands of "Friday," the Kansas City Negro, THE PLAINDEALER job rooms has completed fourteen different books and the most of them are larger than will be the Grand Lodge book. Our service is prompt because we have one of the best equipped shops in the state, and our workmen stand high in the ranks of the most skilled typographical architects to be found any where. Monday of this week we were awarded the contract for printing the minutes of the Grand Court of Calanthe, and Wednesday of next week the book will be ready to send out. Believing that we have answered all questionns put to us in regard to the Grand Lodge minutes, we would like to make this suggestion: Since the next session of the Grand Lodge is not such a long ways off, it would be cheaper and better for all parties concerned to hold the minutes and print the sessions 1903 and 1904 under one cover. ONCE again Mrs. Florence Maybrick breathes the air of a free woman, after having been confined in an English prison nearly fifteen years. Mrs. Maybrick was condemned to death by an English jury on a charge of poisoning her husband, and after listening all night to carpenters building a scaffold upon which she was to die, Queen Victoria granted a stay of proceedings. The home secretary of England then reviewed the case and commuted her sentence to life imprisonment. This has been a remarkable case. No Americans and but few English ever believed Mrs. Maybrick guilty. The judge who sentenced her to death came near being mobbed before he could get out of the court room. Not for a day has efforts ceased to secure her pardon by both English and American friends and through all these years Mrs. Maybrick has not lost hope for vindication. While her pardon is conditional, it is not likely that she will ever again look through prison bars. PEACE and harmony now prevails in the Fifth ward. Monday evening the two warring factions—the Roosevelt club and the Curtis club assembled at Chiles's hall and held one of the most enthusiastic meetings in the history of the ward. All of the candidates were present and everybody enjoyed themselves. It was an old-fashioned Republican class meeting, and every fellow was given an opportunity to testify as to his Republicanism. At the conclusion of speech making, the warring clubs assembled and smoked the pipe of peace. Both clubs were emerged into one, with the Hon. W. W. Fisher as president. We are pleased to see these fellows get together, and hope to see the present harmony prevail throughout the campaign. It is said that King Cyrus is like a jointed snake. One can hit him in a weak spot and he will go to pieces, but unless you kill the head he will gather himself together again and be the same old snake. But in Cy's case, the head was finished and the King is no more. Prominent Men of Shawnee County Who Ask Favors at the Hands of The Republican Party Hon. J. B. Betts, 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 higer, and therefore announces himself as a candidate for Judge of the District Court of Shawnee county to succeed the Hon. Z. T. Hazen. Cy is dead, but keep your eye on him until after the interment. THE dethroning of King Cyrus was received with great joy all over the state. Gov. Hoch sounds better to us than State Printer Hoch. What does Cy and Mort think of it? THE Chicago Conservator is one of the brightest and best papers that comes to our exchange table. "Thoughts and Thinkers" is a spicy column, and every time we read it, we feel like hanging the whole paper on the "hook" and with instruction to the force go ahead and reproduce it. THE bottom has been knocked out of the machine and the gang is now floundering in the gulf of despair, but the dethroned King Cyrus bears close watching. 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. The Hon. J. N. Dolley, who was one of the prime movers in the Hoch movement, was endorsed for Senator by the Republican Ceal tral committee HON, J. N. DOLLEY. of Wabaunsee county last week and will be nominated and elected. He is a thorough business man and will do much to lessen the burden of taxation. 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 St., and also owns a beautiful FRED VANDERGRIFT's account of the downfall of Bailey and the machine in last Sunday's Kansas City Star is the best history on Kansas politics ever written and is certainly a master-piece, showing the ups and downs of political bosses of this state for the past quarter of a century. It is certainly a piece of political history worth keeping for future generations. Mr. Vandergrift is no doubt the best newspaper writer in the West and there are few to equal him in the East. While C. H. Kutz is sick at his ome on Quincy street, some of the friends of his opponents are circulating the report that he has withdrawn from the race as superintendent of Public Instruction. Mr. Kutz wishes to deny this statement and hopes to be able to meet most of his friends ten days before the election. He has been confined to his home with inflammatory rheumatism, but is now convalescent. He is a member of the Board of Education and also one of the building and textbook committee. 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. 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 WHAT THEY ALL SAY. The Christmas number of THE TOPEKA (Kas.) PLAINDEALER, was one of the finest and most interesting papers that reached us during the holidays. It was indeed abreast with Western enterprise and push, and The Progressive American congratulates the proprietors and editors (Messrs. Chiles & Childers) upon the very fine souvenir presented to their readers and the public Christmas, 1903.—The (New York) Progressive American. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. 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. 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. Otis 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 Washburn 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. Mr. C. H. Kutz announces himself as a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject Rock Island System 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 rendea 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. MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE. 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 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. Hon.W. A. S. Bird, who announces himself as a cannibal 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 majk. 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 tor 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. Mr. Clyde Miller, secretary of the Anti-Machine committee, is one of best politicians of the young crowd in the state and no better illustration can be given than his present work in overthrowing the machine in this state. 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 sured 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, 1994, 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. In the District Court in and for Shawness county, Kansas. D. E. Vanderheyden, plaintiff, vs. Martha Vanderheyden, defendant, No. 22536. 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. VANDERHYDEN, By his Attorney, A. M. Thomas. Attest: K. B. Curtis, Clerk. (Scal.) Mrs. Radford is ill at her home in North Topeka. Preston Smith is on the sick list this week. Ned O'Banion is numbered among the sick this week. Frank Eagleson spent a few days last week in Ottawa. James Strode of Lawrence spent Tuesday in the city. Miss Arnicholas Chiles is visiting Miss Eleanor Hudson in Atchison. The Ne Plus Ultra art club met this afternoon with Miss Lela Norman. Mrs. Anna V. Taylor of Troy spent Saturday in the city visiting friends. Don't forget the Lincoln Day exercises and banquet Friday evening, Feb. 12. L. D. Hairiston of Fleming, Kas, was a delegate to the Miners' State convention this week. The Chiles hotel will be the headquarters for Lincoln Day visitors next Friday. Everybody turn out to hear R. C. Ransome at representative hall next Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. I, B. Chiles of Oakland are the happy parents of a baby girl, born last Sunday. Rev. C. G. Fishback, who has visiting and assisting in revivals in Oklahoma, has returned to the city. Rev. Chas. Williamss, of Malta Bend, Mo. is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams, 412 Buchanan street. Mrs. D. F Ray will entertain friends Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5, complimentary to the ladies of the Golden Rod club. Ladies will be permitted this year to attend the banquet of the Lincoln Day club. Get your tickets early and avoid the rush. There will be a meeting of the executive committee of the Kansas Lincoln Day club Friday afternoon, the 12th, at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Leon Jordan, after spending a month with her sister, Mrs. J. M. Wright, returned to her home in Kansas City last Wednesday. Mrs. Addie Taylor of Leavenworth spent a few days in the city last week, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Oscan Overr, 1725 Kansas avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Richardson announce the engagement of their daughter, Maude, to William Knott. The marriage will occur in March. Please call down to THE PLAINDEALER office and see Miss Tom Pepper. She is always glad to converse with all friends upon various subjects. Messrs Dorsey and Houston of Fleming and Brown, Saunders and Reed of Pittsburg, Kans. were delegates to the State Association of Miners. D. L. Borders of Weir City, Kansas was a delegate to the State Association of miners and State Society of Labor which met in this city this week. Editor J. H. Childers is getting along nicely, and in a few days his good, wholesome editorials will appear in the columns of this paper as in days of yore. Mrs. Minnie Cooper died Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock seven miles southwest of town, and was buried Wednesday afternoon from the C. M. E. church. Rev. Berry officiated at the funeral services. The Golden Rod club was very pleasantly entertained last Friday afternoon by Miss Gertrude Solomon, hours 4 to 6, guests of the club being Mesdames O. A. Taylor, Jas. Brown, L. H. Slaughter, D. F. Ray. The following were members of the graduating class last Friday night from the Topeka High school: Misses Carrie Price, Helena McLain, Georgia Watkins, Cora Wallace and Raymond Jamison. Miss McClain has gone to Lawrence, where she will enter the university. Macedonia Tabernacle, No. 93 will give a mask entertainment at the U. K. T. hall, 509 W. B street Saturday night, Feb'y 6. Valuable prizes will be given, the first two for the prettiest masked and the third prize for the tackiest. Admission 10 cents. The committee will spare no pains to make it pleasant for all. On last Monday evening about fifty young people were entertained informally at a dancing party at Guy's hall, pursuant to invitations issued by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Guy, complimentary to their niece, Miss Georgia Watkins. Each guest was met at the door by the hostess, Mrs. Guy, who led them to where the guest of honor courtesied and welcomed her many friends whose pleasure it was to bask in the presence of the distinguished young lady. The hall was appropriately decorated. In one corner hidden by palms Guy's orchestra dispensed music for the merry dancers until a late hour, after which a dainty lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Guy were assisted by Mesdames G. W. Guy, S. G. Watkins and L. Stafford. The out of town guests were Mesers, Bailer, Houston and Bloomfield of Lawrence, Kansas. The City Federation of Art clubs will meet Monday afternoon at the Congregational church corner King and Lincoln streets at 2:30 p. m. An interesting program will be rendered. All members are especially invited to come out. The True Eleven Mary's Temple, No 7 is progressing and members are being added continually, and prospects are very good. Mrs. Jas. M. Lowry, Worthy, Virginia Miss Ida M. JORDAN, Worthy Virgin. T. P. HOARD Financier. Miss Lydia Baker returned from Studentville, Ohio Wednesday with the body of her sister, Mrs. Wilhelmina Summers, lately deceased. Interment was made in Topeka cemetery. The O. N. O. club gave its opening dancing party last Thursday night at Masonic hall. About 75 young ladies and gentlemen were invited to dance. Music was furnished by Guy's orchestra. ASBURY CHAPEL Our rally Jan'y 24 was a grand success, the amount raised being 8200. Mrs. Flora Norman won the first prize, a handsome gold watch, and Mrs. Lizzie Jones the second prize, a handsome gold ring. Dr. G. D. Olden preached a soul stirring sermon in the morning. Dr. McFarland's sermon in the afternoon was enjoyed by all who heard him. Rev. Arthur preached a soul-stirring sermon at night. D. SMITH, P. C. "The District School" under the auspices of the Coterie, will be presented on Tuesday evening, Feb. 9. "The District School" is the most entertaining and amusing production before the public today. It was produced at Washburn college recently with great success. The players will appear in costume, and will include some of the most talented performers of the city. Admission, 10 cents. The Ladies sewing circle of St. John A. M. E. church met with Mrs. Frank Willirma Wednesday afternoon. An elaborate lunch was served. Sunday, Jan'y 31, was red letter day at St. Mark's A. M. E. church. The Rosebud club tried themselves In two weeks they raised $52.83. This club can be surpassed by none in Topeka. Rev. G. W. Hart, pastor pro tem of B street Baptist church, preached an able sermon for the benefit of the club. Sunday, Feb'y 7, preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 3 p. m. We have commenced a series of meetings. Everybody is invited. J. W. Williams, P. C. DR. SNELSON'S APPOINTMENTS. Dr. Snelson's Quarterly Meeting appointments for the next few weeks are as follows: Dover, Mo., February 7; Wellington, Feb. 9; Odessa, 13th; Mayview, 14th; Lexington, 21st; Kansas City, Mo.-Westport, Feb. 28; Ebenezer, Mar. 6; St. John, 13th; Allen Chapel, 20th; Independence, Mo., Mar. 27. Dr. Snelson's famous lectures on "Native African Mysteries," "Ancient Royalties" and "Institutions, Customs, Languages and Laws," are heard by hundreds everywhere. The Rev. Dr. F. G. Snelson, Presiding Elder of Kansas City, Mo. district, A. M. E. church, has been selected as orator of the "Lincoln Day" celebration at Pleasant Hill, Mo. His oration subject will be "The Cost of Freedom is the Nation's Best Investment. Fort Scott, Kan., Feb. 2.—Major G. W. Ford, who for eight years has been superintendent of the National cemetery has received notice of his transfer to Port Arthur, La, where he will be placed in charge of the National cemetery at that place. He will be succeeded here by F. B. Delaplane. The change will be made at once, and Major Ford expects to leave in about two weeks for his new home in the southland. The sad intelligence was received from Prof. Freeman of the Institute that his mother had passed away in La Fayette, Alabama. The C. M. E. Sunday school won the beautiful banner by just three tickets over the Presbyterian in the ticket selling for the Daclamation contest. St. John Sunday school was third. This beautiful banner was donated by the Imperial Art club of colored ladies of Topeka, and was the handiwork of Mrs. J. Hume Childs. The Booker Washington literary society of the Institute passed resolutions of condolence and sympathy and forwarded them to Prof. Freeman in Alabama, Saturday evening. The subject of last Sunday night's talk to the students was "Music" by Mrs. F. E. H. Wasson, instructor, musical department. "The Bungtown Literary," a one act farce comedy, was rendered by the class in rhetoricals last Saturday evening, and proved very amusing as well as instructing, in the good dramatic talent it brought out. The Armour Packing company of Kansas City has recently made a donation of four hundred pounds of lard to the Institute for use in the boarding department. It is urged that the young ladies under twenty years of age who are aspiring to represent their Sunday schools in the Girls' Declamation contest in April begin now to prepare themselves for this event. Mrs. F. E. Moten, instructor in Elocution of the Institute, lives at 325 Taylor St., and is ready to assist any young lady for this event at 25 cents per lesson. Dr. Chism of Oklahoma visited the Institute this week to see his son, who is a student here. Dr. O. A. Taylor of Topeka has announced that he will give a $5 gold medal as a second prize in the Boys' Declamation contests each year in January. Mrs. W. T. Vernon has returned from a trip East. She visited in Chicago, and spent some time with relatives in Philadelphia, her home. She returned by way of Wilberforce, her Alma Mater, and visited the family of Bishop Arnett and other friends, also spent several days with Bishop Grant in Indianapolis, Ind., returning by way of St. Louis to Kansas City. She reports a pleasant time Dr. P. M. Edwards of St. Joseph, Mo, is in our midst and the science classes are looking forward to some interesting talks, especially in astronomy. Mrs. Edwards contemplates taking the astronomy class out on an observation tour in the near future. The literary society rendered an excellent program on Friday evening The closing address by Joseph Wilson, a student in the Theological department, captivated the house. A spirit of revival has been awakened in the Christian Endeavor. The meeting led by Bishop Snoddy last Sunday evening was very spiritited. At the close of the services Pres. T. A. Harvey raised a collection in behalf of the chairman of the foreign mission board, Miss Leona Troutman, for Miss Mabel Branch, a brave young girl who is teaching the natives in British Central Africa. Next Friday the second division of the Progress Literary society will play. Saturday afternoon at 3 p. m. Mrs. Snelson of Kansas City and Mrs. Wallace delivered some very eloquent and much appreciated addresses to the Y. W. C. T. U. A number of the young people signed the Anti-tobacco pledge. Miss Katie Guy of Sedalia, Mo. and Miss Cora Wilson of Lawrence, Kansas are considered the songbirds of the school. Both young ladies are possessed of pure, sweet soprano voices. In the Theological department Rev.J. S. Johnson reports excellent progress by eight regular and three correspondence students. They are now preparing a thesis on the betraya and arrest of Jesus. Vitae-Ore One of the greatest remedies in existence. It cures: Rheumatism, Bright's Disease, La Grippe, Blood Poisoning, Sores and Ulcers, Catarrh of any Part, Female Complaints, Stomache and Bowel Disorders, and General Debility. THE HISTORY OF THE HOME THE HISTORY OF THE HOME THE HISTORY OF THE HOME Our Rights to Set on Grand Juries is Vindicated by Supreme Court. Montgomey, Ala., Jan. 19.—The Associated Press dispatches today brought to the colored people of Montgomery and Alabama word as to the successful fruition of one of the cases carried to the United States Supreme Court by Hon. Wilford H. Smith, 150 Nassau St., New York City, the colored attorney who has represented them in the contests. Mr. Smith has been prosecuting in the state courts an attack upon the validity of the Alabama constitution which has fraudulently disfranchised so many of our best citizens. One of these cases was submitted to the Supreme court January 3 without argument, and two others were argued by Mr. Smith on the following day, January 4. The case submitted Jan. 3 is the one in which a decision has now been handed down. It is a case carried to the Supreme court to establish the right of Negroes to sit on grand juries in in every southern state, or wherever the Negro is brought before state courts on criminal charges. The following is the report sent out by the Associated Press, and establishes this right most clearly: "Washington, Jan 18.—The United States Supreme court today reaffirmed the ruling made some time ago in the case of Carter v. the state of Texas to the effect that the exclusion of Negroes from grand juries in cases involving criminal charges against members of their race is in violation of the constitution, and therefore not permissible. The decision was delivered by Justice Holmes, in the case of a resident of Alabama, named Dan Rogers, who was indicted for murder by a jury composed entirely of white men, and from which, it is charged, all Negroes were excluded because of their color. The Supreme court of the state upheld the regularity of the action, but Rogers brought it to the Federal court on a writ of error, with the result that the decision of the state court was reversed, and the case remanded to the state courts for further proceedings not inconsistent with today's opinion. "The decision was based on the Carter case, in which it was held that exclusion of all persons of the African race from a grand jury which finds indictment against a Negro in a state court, denied him equal protection of the laws, in violation of the fourteenth amendment of the constitution of the United States, whether such exclusion is through action of the legislature, or through the executive or administrative officers of the state." Now it is up to the Negro people themselves to contend for their rights in this matter. The highest judicial tribunal in the land has vindicated the right of the Negroes to representation on grand juries, and our race throughout the Union owes Mr. Smith a debt of gratitude which it will hardly be able ever to pay. 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 vest. Just what it cost to clean them. Ask about them. Both'phones 872. Reynolds and Childers, Props. OFT. Z HOURS: 1. H.A.M. 2. M. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Dr. J. E. Porter, Ofii e Hours $\left\{ \begin{array}{l} 10$ to $12$ a. m. $3$ to $5$ p. m. $7$ to $8$ p. m. \end{array} \right.$ Indl Phone 959. 406 Kas. Ave. THE MITCHEL Leavenworth, CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city..... When in St. Joe, stop at WALKER'S ----PLACE, 209-211 S. 2d St., ONE OF THE SWELLEST IN THE WEST Shampooing and Face Massage. MRS. HATTIE E. 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For further WM. R. Entry, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sew making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Agri in its varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Architec Mechanical Drawing. Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress-making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Agriculture in its varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Architectural and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES uses reasonable. Self help encouraged. Very careful given home training of young women. Rigid discipline. Form of 105 acres. Location and sanitation the Endorsed by ministers of every denomination. Fall 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. Phones { New 179 Old 1302 Night Phone 179% New Night Bel St. Joseph, Missouri. G. W. Hamilton- Topeka, Kansas. Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE 2 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 SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. 929 Kansas Avenue Knights and Daughetrs of Tabor. The Knights and Daughters are getting along nicely at this writing. They are paying for their building rapidly at 1300 Quincy street, and will soon have the debt paid. We are marchingon. We will soon have aplace we can call our own, and can meet under our own vine and fig tree. Our doors are open to all gentlemen and Jadies to come in. We have lost by death 12 since the last grand session, and are pay- ing what we promised; that of itself speaks well for us, You have no need to doubt our statement Out papers are unfile. Come and see for yourself. We paid $300 on ocr hall to start witb, and have paid 890 in six mouths, and the building will soon belong tc he Negro race of Knights anc Daughters of labor. At is well to look aiter the church as well, but you will need some plac by and by tostart a business for you self and a foundation of your own tc starton. We are looking ahead tc the day when we truet our people wil not stay in the desolate places, bu will start in life and have a place tc start from. Our fathers did eat manna in tht wilderness and are dead; some wen up on the mountains and saw thei day by faith and heralded the new to the world. The white man does not have t Baptize his people up stream an then come down stream and baptiz the Negro, but he is able to do hi own baptizing in whatever way h wante to: iv the pool or in the Kaw But in the midst of all this, we mus tearm as much as it lies within us t live peacably with all men, and t do unto others as we would hav them do to us. Do not commit crimes but con demon crimes; do not steal. If yor need, the Bible says: “‘Ask, and i shall be given you.” Let your ligh abine.” ‘The Knights and Daughters as! that all the people everywhere tak hold of those who would go down an raise them up. We ask all those who have left t return and share a part of this work ‘The promis: is to you and to you ebildren. We hope the day wil come when the people of the Negr race will be known as gentlemen an ladies ot ability. Ransom Tayzor, P. P. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Miss Mayme Wheatley is still confined to her home by illness. | The Dunbar Dramatic club met with Fred Halsey Mondap evening. Johnson Smohters will spend Sunday im the city. The Masons and their friends will dance at Masonic hall on February 15th. McClain and McIntosh, colored comedians, were at the theatre in “The Smart Set,"’ on the 23. The Odd Fellows installed new officers last week with J. A. Smothers as N. G. Miss Hatcher and Mr. Boone visited relatives in Effingham on the 23rd. Lonnie Lawrence Dennis, the ten-year old boy evangelist: wa: atthe A.M. E. church Friday and Tuesday evenings, preaching to large audiences, which he held spellbound. He is aremarkabl; iutelligent boy and has a great command of the English lan- guage, using difficult words flu. ently and in proper place. He speaks with ease and great self. possession, and is indeed a prod. igy- He is preparing to take trip abroad, including the Hol; Land. He was accompanied by his mother and a business man ager. NEWTON, KANSAS, Rev. J. M. Rivers, P. E., held his second quarterly meeting last Sunday and bad a very success- ful session. The Y.M.C.A. convention that ‘was in session here last week was attended by 280 delegates and among that number was just one colored representative, Mr.R.H. Brown, from all overthe state. He was from Western University, Quindaro, Kas., and is a bright young man, a good entertainer and proved himself a Christian gentleman, having attended the C.M.E. church Sunday morning and addressed the Sunday school iim @ very nice way, impressing on er ae en eee oe rein Vtg No Ree eB : wea a Pe oes oe NE, dee eke die OS s tee oll on meni ees ote Bes See FAS A eric nn PN ae RS ai eae eer oy UM SS 4 le ps ne ER NO NT eg 2A ee bY A R Re ee oe SSS te Bee es Be 5 aes Toe a atte 1 lore ese Bu les re re P oe Pe Ne S y nei ce: ots = eX es ee Ae CPE PDR Sco Be vd Whee BRR Mes eh SS KANSAS BUILDING. The Kansas Building is to be 80x125 feet and cost about $30,000.00. It will be two stories high and have a large central hall on the first floor. There will be three general entrances. The building will stand directly south of the New York Building and west of the Illinois Building. Senator John C. Carpenter, of Chanute, is president of the Kansas Commission, aad Insurance Commissioner Charles H. Luling, of Topeka, issecretary. The other members are Senator R. T. Simmons, of Caldwell; Senator J. C. Morrow, of Haddam, and W. P. Waggener, of Atchison. the minds of the young the bene- fit of a good education and those that fail now to avail themselves of the opportunities will, tn after years, have to go away back and stand up. His address was ap- preciated by all that heard him and we wish him God's speed on his life's journey. Mrs. U. S. Richman united with the C.M.E. church last Sun- day. The three sermons by the presiding elder were soul-stirring and far-reaching. Born to Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Williamson last week a son. Mother and child doing nicely. Mrs. Chas. Miller has gone tc Vinita, I. T., to look after he: home. She will return soon. Mrs. A. J. Tandy is able to bt out again. Mrs. S. Trame is improvin, after a short spell of sickness. SALINA. KAN. The Dunbar Art club met with Mrs. Fred McGee Wednesday afternoon of last week, and after the regular business was over, spent an hour in fancy work, af- ter which the hostess served an elegant two-course luncheon, Mrs. R. B. DePriest has been visiting her daughter, Miss Eu- genia, at Manhattan. ” Mr. and Mrs, J. C. Brown have returned here to live. W. G. Burgess has returne< from the East, Mrs. M. L. Jordan is recover. ing from an attack of rheuma. tism, Mrs. Henry Garnett is on the sick list. The ladies of the N.U.G. clut will have an ‘Old Folks’ con: cert Feb. 13. The N. U. G. club met witt Mrs. O. A. Murrell Thursday af. ternoon of last week, and owin; to arush of business the progron was dispensed with and the la dies adjourned to do justice t the good things provided by th hostess. Miss Genevieve Boswell anc Master Perry Renfroe are suffer ing with meastes. Owing to the prevalence o contagious diseases the publi jschools are closed. Cc. P's ADDRESSES. 1 Mra. Lula Buford. 2509 North ‘Sixth, St, Kansas City, Kan. 2, Mrz, Mule Garner, 623 South Main St, Couneil Bluffs, Iowa. 3. Mra. Flora Thompson, 36 North Chestnut St, Iola, Kan. & Mra. Mollle Spencer, 603 Vine Bt, Atchison, Kan. & Mrs. Mary Curry, Ottaws, Kan. 7. Mra Sarah Henderson, 815 Wal- nut, St, Malina, Kan, 10, Mie, Maggie Fishback, 1/9 Massacnusetts St, Lawreace, Kan. 1, Mrs. Jennfe Floyd, 408 Oakland Ave, Kansas City, Kan. 12, Mra, Bettie Johnson, 211 Stew- art Ave, Kansas City, Kan. 13, Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junctiop City, Kan. x 16, Mrs. Ida King, Box 1054, Wet City, Kan. 7 16. Mra. Nancy Preston, No. 1507, Clarke Bt, Parsons, Kan, 17 Mrs. Kitty Willis, 723 Judteop St, Ft, Scott, Ken. 24, Mra. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom St Ft Scott, Kan. 24. Mra Laura Smith, 208 Kast Eleventh St, Coffeyville, Kan. 21. Mra A. EL Anderson, Box 71 Lenapah, LT. 28, Mra Della Dorsey, 716 South Fifteenth 8t., Persons, Kan. 20. Mra Annie Coleman. 727 Mian! The Electric Lighting of Cara on the St. Paul Road Une of the many practical sub jects in the realm of railroad operation, which bas attracted the attent‘on of our technioal schools, is the lighting of trains. The Chicag>, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, whicn Is the pioneer in the lighting of trains by electricity, recently received an inquiry upon this subject from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which upon being re- ferred to the proper authorities has brought out some interesting infor- mation. ‘The lighting of trains by elec- tricity on this road was begun over sixteen years ago,and duriug that time the managers have experi. mented with many different systems. They have found, however, that the most successful, and without doubt the most reliable and efficient system for solid trains, is thatin which 3 dynamo is operated by a smal engine located in the baggage cat and taking steam from the loco: motive Each car of the train is equipped with an auxiliary storage battery. By this means it is mad porsible for lighting to continu uninterrupted when locomotives are changed at terminals, ‘The St. Paul has nine such train: in service every night, each trair consisting of an average of ten car of all kinds. Chief Electrician, C R. Gilman, states that the failure: from all causes have averaged abou five per cent of the hours of lighting |and that four per cent of this is du to the failure of locomotives it severe winter weather, Altogether the St. Paul road ha: two hundred and eighty-three car equipped for this method of lighting | There are one hundred and forty-sis coaches, sixty sleepers, twenty-thre | mail cars, twelve dining, nineteer | baggage, eighteen parlor and fv buffet cars. In addition to thi number the Company has eigh Jconches and nine sleepers, whic! are lighted entirely by storag batteries. The electrical departmen lis now experimenting with axl ‘lighting devices, with which it ha s}equipped three cars with as man: 1{systems, This makes a total of ove |three hundred, which is the larges y|number of electric lighted cars ii ,|service on any one railroad in th "| country. . Aside from its being the mos ll efficient system, the electric lightin .|of trains provides the elements c convenience and safety. By the us of electric lighting on trains, th fi danger of fire in case of wreck, i c|greatly diminished. Through it commendable enterprise along thi St, Leavenworth, Kan. 20, Mrs, Amanda Lott, 424 Maple St, Leavenwerth, Kan. 32. Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave, Butte, Moat. 33, Mra. Phannie Corneal, Box 244, Alliance, Neb. 34. Mrs, Lee Anderson, 724 St Francis Bt, Wichita, Kan, 35. Mra. Gracy Davis, 115 North ‘Twenty-fitth St, South Omaba, Ned. 37, Mrs. Sunie Green, Box 460, Atch- ton, Kan. 38. Mrs, P. B. Gooding, Box 324, Weir City, Kan. 62, Miss Jennie Alexander, 911 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence, Kan. 63. Mrs, Charlotte Dalton, 1228 Bar- nett, Ave. Kansas City, Kan. 71. Mrs. Basle Richardson, 1181 Buchannan St, Topeka, Kan. 86, Mrs, Jennie B, Taylor——— —— Topeka, Kan. $1, Mme, Annte Brown, 1717 m Mary St, Omaha, Neb, 89, Mra. Maggie Brown, 1108 Captto! St, Omaha, Neb. $2, Mrs. Laura Johnson, 2010 South Fositouth Lx Lincoln, ne. ire. Jordan, 93 Wester Ave, North Topeka, an’ CM’s ADDRESSEA C. M’s ADDRESSES. tear eeereaes Bt, Atehieon, Ken < aited ek a tase nail ie special line, the’management of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway has won for the road the distinction of having the best lighted train of any railroad system. | MEXICO, MO. Mrs. Margaret Gray, with her daughter, Emma, left Tuesday for Jefferson City, where she will take charge of the cooking de- partment at Lincoln Institute. Prof. J. C. Daniel spent last Saturday and Sunday in Centra- lia, and we understand he at- tended aswell Leap Year party while there. Frank Basket was taken very seriously ill last week while at work, but is slowly improving. Mrs, Hannah Winslow, one of the aged mothers of St. Luke’s M. E. church, died at her home Monday night, aged about 102 years, after a long period of ill- ness. She was a loving mother and a true Christian. Her good deeds and beautiful life will long beremembered. She has fought a good fight, has kept the faith and was willing and ready to enter the haven of rest, She leaves a foster-daughter, Mrs, Hannah Settles, and many friends to mourn the loss of one so dear. During the past month three of the oldest citizens have closed their eyes in peacetul slumber. Rev. Jno. Tate, the pioneer min- ister of the M. E. church, is one. He organized St. Luke's Chapel of this city about thirty year: ago, and also did great work in different parts of the state when in the ministerial work. He was faithful andtrueto the end. So, gteat is his reward. Mrs. Jane Field was found dead in her room about two weeks ago, hav. ing died during the night of heart failure.” She had lingered fo: many years, Ashas been saic of the others, she was faithful She was a loving, kind and tru foster-mother, and was about 6: years of age, and has been at invalid for about 30 years, ye she bore her illness with patience | srs. Sallie Washington and J.O | Young, her foster children, he {sister, Mrs Sallie Gamble, anc 3 host of friends are left t , mourn her loss. She hasanothe sister in Kentucky. These thre: 4. Bir Geo. C. Tucker, 904 Souch ‘Twenty-seventh St. Omaha, Neb. 6. Sir EH. Walker, 183 Van Buren St, Topeka, Kan. & St RM. Bingham, 1727 East Oak Bt, Ft. Beott, Kan, 10. Bir John H. McKinnis, 217 sher- man St, Leavenworth, Kan, 13. Sir A, H. Morton, Parsons, Kan. 15. Sir W. W. Shobe, 326 North Santa Fe St, Saling, Kan. 16, Str Richard Clark, 420 North Twenty-fifth St, South Omabs, Neb. 17, Sir Allen Garner, 704 Hast Twelfth St, Coffeyville, Kan. 19, Sir OC, Parris, 918 Pennsylvants St, Lawrence, Kan. 25, Sir Ed Henderson, 1917 North ‘Third St, Kansas City, Kan. 59 Sir 8. A. Ewing, 1800 Quincy 8t, ‘Topeka, Kan. * 60, Sir Wealey Osteln, 1214 Lane Bt, Topeka, Kan. 72. Str John L, Wright, Lincols, mabe 436. Sir J. W. Barbee, C. M., 660% | ‘Main 8+, Deadwood, & Dak. Queen of the West Tabernacle No | ct 1, meets the first and thint Wednes Sef of Highin sod" Weatiagten’ S| Der o ani Kansas City, Kan—Dt. Lulu Buford, | ¥ ©. P, 3609 North Sixth St, Kateas| F City, Kan. ‘ Mayon Tubernatia Ne, 11 mens 000 Bet Pore 281, Brancu at Rossvitiz, Kas. I M. BLITZ, JEWELER, Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry and Silverware. 429 KANSAS AVENUE, TOPEKA, KANS. ew eo a = eo nm aot at” honored citizens and true Chris- tians have gone to rest, The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh laway. Blessed be the name of the Lord. PENITENTIARY 1S THE PLACE FOR HIM! Gratter Who Skinned the Columbus People Should Be Appreheuded. Now comes a cry from our good friends in Columbus, Kas., that they have been grafted. We hope to see the guilty party brought to justice and sent to the penitentiary if found guilty. We are deeply in sympathy with those who have lost their hard- earned cash, yet it has taught a lesson they will never forget. It has taught them to patronize homemerchants. The idea that goods can be bought cheaper abroad than at home is aseri- ous mistake. Keep your money at home by spending it with local mercharts. A dollar spent with some foreign shark is a dollar placed where you will never receive any benefits from it. It is the Columbus merchants who contribute to the school fund, assist the churches and other institutions that make it a good community in which to live while in Topeka and all cities, the local business man i: looking after the prosperity o! their own communities. Here is what our friend Mr. J. E, Hobson says of the affair: EpiTor PLAINDEALER: In re- gard toan article I sent some- time ago for publication. wil say the nature of the case 1: is as follows: During the first part of November, 1903 there came tc Columbus a nice appearing light brown skin colored man about jtwenty-five years of age. He jgave his name as C: Paskcel. and said that he was representing the ‘Ladies Home Tailoring Co.,"" of Lawrence, Kas. He cacried a line of samples o! ladies’ dress goods, and tool several orders in this place. He received between $18 and $2 from different parties as_ par: payment on their order. He took several dress pattern: to be made up by the company he was representing. The order: were to have been delivered by |him December 19, 1903, and i }Jany delay, he was to notify al interested parties. In Pittsbur, ;jand Cherokee, it is the sam y; he has never been heard o .{since. Such dishonest character fet and third Monday afternoons al M. and O. hall, corner Eighth an¢ ‘Washington Sta—Dt, Jennte Floyd, © P., 408 Oakland Ave, Kansas City, Kan. Golden Role Tabernacle No. 12 meets the first and third Friday after noons at Sons of Protection hall, cor ner of Sixth and State St, Kanan City, Kan.—Dt. Bettle Joffinssn, C. P. No, 311 Freeman Ave. Kansas City Kan. Falr West Tabernacle No. 63, moets the first and third Friday afternoons at M. and O. hall, corner Kighth and ‘Weshington St.—Dt. Charlotte Dal ton, ©. P., No. 1228 Barnett, St, Kan- sap City, Kan. ‘Victoria, Tabernacle No, 30, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at Taborian hall, comer Third and Delaware Sta—Dt. Amanda Lott, C P., No, 424 Mapla Bt. Leaverfwortk Kan, St. Marie Tabernacle No. 10, meet the second and fourth Wednesday © each month, at 2:30 o'clock —Dt, Mag: gte Fishback, C. P., No. 1795 Masse chusetts St, Lawrence, Kan. ‘Wichita Tabernacle No. 24, moet the first and third ‘Thursday after noots of wach month, at 3 o'clock. —Dt Willmoth Anderson, 'C. P., No. 724 Bt Francis 8t,, Wichita, Kan. Mt. Maria Tabernacle No. 63, mbst ‘the second and foarth Thuradars a eS RS 8 ee BR BB ae should be denounced, and if there isa concern in Lawrence bearing the name of the *‘Ladies Tailoring Co.,’’ they should be made acquainted with the action of this C. Paskcel. and if they can furnish any information con- cerning his whereabouts, it will be gladly received by those who have advanced him money. Respectfully yours, J. E. Hosson. SSeS sss esss se tsEss pecccooocooooosoooooooooe $6660000009060006060000006 00000000400000000006000004 > 3:2 no oO WE —= me + O og ? 2, aa st VERY Curly ‘Made Straight By ; a EP son iA i OZONIZED OX MARRO' pera: 3 ra Be cores Hapa sa ae Genesee sakes eee 2 Ea cre Paha ae Sater Eee 7 order. ,Figese Baio 2 fee eee pe Wabeah ven. Chicago Hitec rg or ne each month, at 2p. m—Dt Jennie Alexander, C. P,, 918 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence, Kan. | Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16, meets a8 first and third Wednesdays of each month, at 2 o'clock p. m—Dt. Nancy Preston, C. P., 1507 Clark 8t. Parsons, Kan. Modern Tabernacle No. 28, meets the first and third Thursday after- noons, at 2 o'clock. —Dt. Della Dorsey, C. P, No. 716 South Fifteenth st, Parsons, Kan. ee | ‘Moses Dickson Temple No. 18, meets the first and third Thursday nights a! ‘thelr hall, at 7:30 p. m—Gir, A. ‘Morton, C. M., Parsons, Kan. Mt. Tabor Temple No. 19, meets th first and third Thursday nights, a 7:20 o'clock. —Sir C, Parris, C. M., No 918 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence, Kan ‘Mt Hoard Temple No, 10, meet every Monday night, at 7:20 at Te dorian hall, corner Third and Dela ware Sta—Sir J H. McKinnis, C. M. No, 217 Sherman Ave, Leavenworth Kaa. Washingtoa Temple’ No. 25, meet each Friday night at Sons of Protec tWon“hall, corner of Sixth and Stat Su—Bir Edward Heoderson; C. i No. 1917 North Third St, Kenses City The Official ~Tent Houses rr re. i wo } - a ms - Uf 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. #. V. G. M. 329 East Center St., Salina, Kas. RED RIVER VALLEY COLONY Home Opening 20,000 Acres in the Famous Ret ee alley—Special Trians Via : Frisco System | Leaves St. Luuis at 2:30, 8:35 and ro:00 p.m. Leaves Kansas City, Mo., at 7:15 and 11:30 p. m., SEPTEMBER 15th, 1903. Low Rate of $15 From St. Louis and Ksnsas City to Vernon, ‘Tex., return—pro- portionate rat-s from all other points. This rate applies to all inter mediate pointa on ‘the Frisco System and to all points in Texas as far south as San Antonio and East thereof. Full particulars cheerfully given, Jas. Donohue, A. G. P. Avy Kaneas City, Mo. SPECIAL LAND BUYERS" EX- CURSIONS Will ran to the new lands of Greer County, Oklahoma, and other sections of the great Southwest in November and December, via the ‘Frisco System, Are you looking for rich and fertile farming lands in the Southwest which you can buy for from one-fourth te one-tenth the cout of lands of the Kast and North? They produce as much acre for acre. Here ts a chance to better your condition and add a Ub eral amount to your pocket book. For full particulars and special rall- road rates apply at once to R. 8. Lem- on, Secretary "Frisco Syatem Immigra- tion Bureau, St. Louis, Mo. The Quly Place. 116 N. National Ave. Regular Meals - - - 20c Short orders at all hours. Mrs. S. F. Funkuouszr, Prop. FT.SCOTT, +: : KANSAS. De Apace MAGE 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 Indostrial Institute and the Lincoln Insti- tute, of Jefferson City, Mo. Address Jno. H. Jackson, Author, 720 E. Cimarron St., Colorado Sorings, Colo. FP I ae ae Quick and Pleasant Excellent Service to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Tenneseee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida Atad the Southeast, and to Hansas, OKlahoma, Indian Territory, Texas Aind the Southwest, ‘Detailed information 2s 10 excartion dutee, Aniaist Gdorl Poomes tow, ~ Keen