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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME VI. The Officers Issue a Statement About Their Troubles Things are Progressing Nicely and the Church is Sailing in the Channel of Peace and Harmony About Forty Were Excluded. The holders of the Bstreet Baptist church seem to be at peace with the world, except the dessenters in their congregation, and sanguine of success. Recently they held a meeting and decided that they were on the right road, so they talked it over and issued a statement of their position, as follows: At the regular business meeting of the B street Baptist church held Friday evening, February 5, it was decided that all members of the congregation who go out from the B street Baptist church and affiliate with the so called Central Baptist church recently started by Rev. H. W. White are excluded from membership in the B street Baptist church. This so-called Central Baptist church was illegally organized by Rev. Thomas of Salina, Kas. Rev. Thomas had no right nor authority to organize such a church. There has never been any factional fight in the B street Baptist church. The recent trouble in the church was the fight against Rev. H. W. White by the church body, because of his arbitrary and unlawful rulings in church affairs. The organization of the so-called Central Baptist church is but another plot of the Rev. White in his attempt to rule or ruin, at the same time injure the good name and standing of the Baptist church. Rev. White has kept up a continuous strife in the church for the past two years while pastor of the B street Baptist church by his arbitrary and unlawful ruling in the church affairs, until it became necessary to force him out of the pulpit. Assisted by a few followers who have become misled by him, Rev. White is now trying to split up the B street Baptist church which he tried so hard to unlawfully control until he was called down and made to quit by the better members of the congregation. The few followers who have actively assisted Rev. White in his selfish warfare are Rev. M. Britton, Rev. Peter Rucker, Mrs. M. D. Jones, Deacon Wallace Smith and Deacon F. Owens. To these may be added the names of about seventy-five church members who seem to lean towards Rev. White now but who will no doubt very soon see the error of their ways. As to the action of Rev. Thomas of Salina in illegally organizing the so-called Central Baptist church nothing has been done. He will be taken care of by the Northwestern Baptist Association at its next regular meeting. As to the affairs of the B street Baptist church, everything is moving along in peace and harmony since the removal of the disturbing spirit, the Rev. H. W. White and his few followers. The congregation has settled down to its old time healthy condition and the prospects are bright for again becoming one of the best as well as the largest colored Baptist church in the state. Rev. George W. Harts, of Parsons, Kas., has been called to the pastorate of the church and is well liked by all. Rev. Harts is an able man and comes highly recommended. It is of vital interest and importance to the churches of the city and the state that they know the facts regarding the case of Kev. H. W. White and his followers. Also concerning the illegal organization of the so-called Central Baptist church. TOPEKA. KANSAS. FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 12, 1904. comes a law. It has been said that 'God helps those who help themselves.' Now, this unusual effort may bear fruit, if speedy action on your part be taken, since time is the essence of this contract. I have written every Northern state requesting assistance in the hope that the men of the race would put their shoulder to the wheel and assist in making Oklahoma a free state." Negro Playing Monkey. Warning: Five dozen thoroughly scrambled eggs are more than one person can comfortably eat at one sitting. Clyde Anderson, a very colored employee at a local restaurant made this startling discovery recently. Clyde felt "sorter hongry", and decided that he could subsidize his appetite and reap some coin of the realm at one and the same time. So he made a bet to the effect that he could eat five dozen eggs at one sitting. Clyde was mistaken, that was all. He thought he could, but he couldn't. He had been cruelly misinformed by his appetite. They Should Organise for the Protection of Their Families and Homes—Every Negro in Mississippi Should Rise up Against These Hellish Outrages. The stand taken by us since we have managed this paper was and is now, that the Negroes of the South cannot gain a strong headway until they act as courageous men. If all the Negroes in the South were graduates of Harvard University, and all were masters of the various trades and professions, they would be no better off in their political and moral rights, so far as the Southerners are concerned, than they are in their present status. Our contention is that a people who wants freedom and all there is in it, must defend it. Liberty is the first law of nature. Even savages fight and die for it, and all civilized nations fight and die to establish and maintain God's greatest gift to man—liberty. There is only one way for the Negroes in the Southland to get fair treatment, they must stand up like men and oppose every proposition that is against them and if this fails, they should rise up in their might and "with the blood-stained banner of liberty and the torch and sword" establish their rights to a fair trial, free speech and the rights of executive franchise. The talk about being obedient to law when the law makes and its executors are against a certain class of citizens, sounds silly. Why should the Negroes of Mississippi pay obedience to a law that is blind when the most inhuman outrages are being perpretrated against them? They should awake from their Rip Van Winkle sumber, and like the mighty Samson, overthrow such a mismanaged government. Think of it, Governor Vardman, who was recently inaugurated, swore that he would enforce the laws of Mississippi in obedience to the constitution of the United States, started his career of office holding in a manner that will characterize his administration as one of crime and oppression against a people whose loyalty and true citizenship cannot be questioned. In Mississippi the Negroes are in the majority and their labor is the soul sustenance of the state, yet this isolated dog in human form says in his inaugural address that these people, to whom he owes his existence, are no more than cattle and are not entitled to the rights of free men. We will be forced to join hands with him if the Negroes of that section don't change their slavish ways and manner of allowing these dirty curs to run over them and their wives and children. We are tired of hearing cries from people who can defend themselves as the following figures will plainly show: The Negro population of Mississippi in 1890 was 744,749; whites 544,851, making 199,898 more blacks than white, enough to eat up the entire lot of white ruffians and Negro haters. In 1900 the colored population was 907,630; whites 641,200. Just think, 266,430 more How can this inhuman treatment of the Negro be broken up and can it be done? Yes, and within four years Mississippi can be made better than Kansas in its matters of equality before the law, but cannot be accomplished only through organization. Every cross road and every ward in the cities and towns should be organized into Protective Leagues, something on the order of the Anti-Horse Thief association, and with the distinct understanding that every man, woman and child shall have protection, irrespective of color or previous condition. The League should see that every man from governor down to road overseer has tree speech, a fair ballot and an honest count. The League could so arrange that the moment a bully began to usurp the rights of the people, they could stop him by letting him choose between right and death. They could have it so understood that it one hair of a member's head was harmed, retaliation would come in every form. We implore every Negro preacher in that state to take off his coat and organize his people to fight these outrages not only by prayer but by force, and not until the Negroes do this will they ever amount to a pinch of suuff. Monday's press dispatches told of the fanning of the flame of crime and oppression in Mississippi by Gov. Vaudman's inaugural statement, and the first chapter of his uncivilized administration was opened by the burning of a Negro and his wife at the stake, and not a single Negro uttered a word of disapproval. These internal cowards are strong enough in number to arm themselves with clubs and rocks and sweep every white man in that state off the earth. Rise up Negro preachers, of Mississippi, and preach nothing but fight, which must be done for the protection of the black man and his home. Oh, you SANCTIMONIOUS CUSSES! Why don't you speak out? If you are followers of the Saviour and not afraid to die, make leaders of yourselves by urging your congregations to stand these outrages no longer. Burning our women at the stake because some mean, contemptable cur is killed for trying to impose upon her is more than any people should bear. The courts are where white men are tried in Mississippi, while fiendish mobs are urged by the chief executive of that state to carry out the black man's part of the justice. It is up to the Negroes of Mississippi, and all that is left for them is to carry out the instruction of the lamented John J. Ingalls, who truly said, "He who would be free themselves first must strike the blow." We would be willing to take chances in Mississippi today if we could depend upon the Negro to keeping his word. These rebels amount to nothing, and if the Negro would organize openly and let the world know that he means to protect his family and home, then these heathen will come to their senses and accord the black man his rights. The cause of Negro education is not without its friends either in the North or South. This is apparent from the flood of editorials commenting adversely upon the recent and now famous inaugural address of the Governor of Mississippi. The New Orleans Times-Democrat, thoroughly Southern in its ideals and sympathies says that "there is small danger that the Negro will be over-educated in the average rural public school of the South," and adds that if it is the purpose of Governor Vardaman to devote to Negro education only the money collected from Negro taxpayers, he will find that the sentiment of the South is not with him." In similar vein, the Jacksonville, Fla. Times-Union says "Mississippi is welcome to her new governor. We don't think that there is another southern state that envies her the leadership of a man of his views;" while the Riemond, Va. Times characterizes the governor's views as "utterly illogical, untenable, harsh and cruel." The Mobile, Ala. Register is less pronounced in its statement, but admits that "it is to be seriously doubted it schooling is of itself a failure and to be abandoned on the ground that is has not helped but hindered the Negro in his progress upward." Replying to the assertion of Governor Vardaman that the Massachusetts Negro is three times more criminal than the Negro in the black belt, the Springfield, Mass. Republican, well known for its fairness and independence, says: "This statement is worthless unless you can show that the same offenses are made crimes in the different sections and that the criminal laws are enforced with equal promptness and stringency against the Negroes in the black belt as in Massachusetts. Society in the black belt is so different from society in Massachusetts, especially with reference to certain offenses against property, and the family relation that no fair comparison of criminal statistics is possible. This is said not with any hope that Governor Vardaman will be changed, but to put northern readers of his message on their guard against the argument he advances against the education of the colored race." Summarizing the views of editors generally, Public Opinion, in its issue of January 28, 1904, thus disposes of the governor's fallacious doctrine: "Governor Vardaman's advice to the Mississippi legislature to withdraw the state's support from Negro schools may be adopted in that state, but it is repudiated by the South generally. Not even the bugbear of 'social equality' with which he sought to buttress his absurd arguments, has the slightest effect on Southern opinion. To argue at this stage of the world's development, as Governor Vardaman does, that education increases criminality is too illogical and too much at variance with all experience to be accepted by anyone but the most rancorous Negrophobe." Score one for the United Mine Workers of America in placing themselves on record at their annual convention at Indianapolis as against the policy of disfranchisement because of race, color or previous servitude. It is worthy of note that a Negro delegate introduced and secured the adoption of this resolution. Here is one worthy of emulation. When the Negro so intertwines his own and the white man's interests as to establish a community of interests he will always have a strong and potential ally. Such a policy universally pursued will be far more potential than even the strongest purely "race" organizations which too frequently intensify the white man's prejudices and tend to perpetuate the ostracism from which every self respecting Negro seeks to free himself. QUILLMAN. Color Line on a Steam Ship. The color line was very sharply drawn at the concert in the second cabin of the Cunard line steamship Umbria, which has arrived in New York from Liverpool, and as a result what was expected to be a very enjoyable event was not enjoyable at all. This morning when the Umbria docked, an atmosphere of hostility was plainly apparent whenever two or three second cabin passengers grouped. The trouble arose over the objection by A. B. Hatfield, of Baton Rouge, La., who had been selected to act as director of the concert, to have Bert Williams, of the Williams and Walker company of Negro comedians, now playing in London to participate in the concert. Before the concert several of the second cabin passengers requested Mr. Hatfield to include a vocal selection by NUMBER 6. strike the Blow!" ENCIL CLUB" Quillman Ably Discusses Vardaman's Methods Before the Pencil Pushers Club in Washington Color Line on a Steamship, and Bert Williams is the Center of Attraction. fused absolutely. Other passengers joined in this request, but still the chairman director was obdurate. Finally the situation became so tense that it was decided to let the matter rest until the evening of the concert. Mr. Hatfield, they argued, would probably come to their way of thinking by that time. But he did not. The concert was very successful at first. There were songs and speeches and recitations, and Mr. Hatfield's introductory remarks were in his best vein. Everything went smoothly until it became apparent that he was not going to request Williams to sing. Then there were mutterings in the audience, and finally a petition asking that the director "request Mr. Williams to sing," was passed about and a great many passengers signed it. Then some one presented it to the director. Mr. Hatfield grew white with rage and said: "I have here a petition requesting that I call on Mr. Williams for aong-I won't. But I will call on Darky Williams." Instantly there was an uproar, hisses catcalls, laughter and shouts that brought several officers down to the cabin to see what had occurred. There were cries of "Williams, Williams, Williams—speech!" and while the director left his post and disappeared Williams arose and harangued the audeince. Others made speeches complimentary to the race, while others commended the director's action. The meeting finally broke up in chaos. Mr. Hatfield came down the gang-plank with a great piece of cotton over his left eye, hiding a bruise which he said he had received from a fall. He proclaimed his entire satisfaction with the attitude he had taken at the concert. WOMEN'S CLUB NOTES. Through the columns of your paper we beg to address the clubs of the state: nearing the close of the first month of our new year, we cheerfully send you greetings: Our last year's work together closed beautifully, considering all things, mainly the disappointment of an annual gathering, but bowing to the will of the Divine, we accepted all that came, and in a representative session of your chosen state executive board, transacted all ex. edient business. Up to the time of the flood, a splendid session was in readiness—the clubs throughout the state had responded both in required assessments and delegates; an excellent program was prepared and all arrangements bespoke an interesting anticipation, but plans "gang aglee," so with this one. Yet we are not discouraged. Renewed energy is all that is required to make this year the best yet experienced. Fast ordeals have prepared us for future improvements and we believe that by the coming of June the women of the state will have thoroughly awakened to the opportunity before them. So worthy an effort as Mrs. Washington of Topeka and others put forth in bringing the women together and effecting an organization has laid a foundation upon which a magnificent structure can be built. By striking out the word "art" in our constitutional name and adopting "Federation of Women's Clubs," it is intended to welcome within our ranks all clubs within the woman's realm. We seek the fuller, broader life, teeming with the arts—from paring potatoes to painting a Madonna, and each filled with the highest life of earth which teaches "do well what you do." Many of our brainy women are in other than art clubs and it is the desire this year to urge the strongest of our sex to unite their forces and lay plans by which the masses may may be benefitted. A systematic plan will work well for 'tis our motto to "use every instrument" at our disposal next June. No women in any community can do better work than the women of Kansas, and there is no reason why we should not have as strong a federation as any state in the Union. Women determined for the progress of the work, we call for you. The order, "up and onward" has been given. Let's away to make this session the best in our short history. Yours for the highest development of noble womanhood. Sopeka Plaindealer. Pa si aaa Uablusbed at Topeka, Shawnee oosnty, Kas. every . Fadsy morning by HE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING 00. ve East Sevexrn STREST. ee MICK CHILES, - - Busoress Maxacen T.H.CHILDERS, = + ~~ Enron pa al comer oe Cove yay miners 8 Giz mooths by mail...es-essecreneeecssenneeres THE Fnioganh oor piesa as Tuored othe pote a Topsa or wrod qamall ae a FRIDAY, FEB. 12, 1904. AYNOUN CEMENTS. For Voumy Verenes, Ibereby announce myseifa candidate for County ‘Cocouer, subject to th Republican primaries to be held Feb. 27, 1904. —W. A. WEHE, M.D. —_—_—_—_— For Supt. of Public Instruction. W.H, Watson announces tiouelf ax 2 candidate 0 County Superintendent of Peblic Teatrecion, sub Featto the decinaa ofthe Shatrnee County Republe ‘can promaries tobe held Feb. 27. ——<—<—<—<———_—_——_— Hon. W. AS, Dird, Excity Attorney. announces himself a candl- ‘daze for Legislatare from the tbirty elghth dls t fet subject to the Republican primaries. ———— Japan and Rusia have at last clashed arms and a war is on in earnest in the Orient and the re- sult of each conflict will be watched with interest by the outside world. Ir now seems that King Cyrus is to be buried so awfully deep beneath the tidal wave that is sweeping over Kansas that even his memory will be washed out of the minds of the people. ‘We are pleased to note that Senator Hanna, who has been dangerously ill with typhoid fever for several days, ison the road to recovery. Senator Hanna is too valuable a man to lose right at this stage of life. ‘Tue burning of acolored man and his wife in Mississippi is but the natural result of the teach- ings of the chef executive of that hellhole. What better can be expected where ignorance reigns in the highest gift of the people of that commonwealth? ANOTHER great calamity has befallen our nation in the great destruction by fire of property in Baltimore this week. Just think ‘of $100,000,000.00 going up in smoke and flame! But one of the pleasant features of this ter- rible disaster is that Baltimore is able to take care of her los: without any outside aid. Ir the Negroes of Mississippi would save up their excursion money for one summer and put in a good steck of Winchesters and a plenty of ammunition they could def2nd themselves against the onslaughts of the helibounds of the governor of that state. If they must die, let them die fighting. God hates a coward. WE are in receipt of an invita- tion to be present at the Tuske- gee Negro Conference, to be held February 17 and 18. This ses- sion promises to be well attend- ed, andas helpful and encour- aging as the previous sessions have been. The value of these conferences has increased stead- ily from yearto year and have made themselves permanent fea- tures of Tuskegee. This session will be well worth attending. Ir there is another nation on earth, civilized or otherwise, that can concoct any more barbarous practices of cruelty to human beings than the United States we are willing to give a chromo as first prize. Hanging men to trees got too common; tearing men asunder didn't exhilarate them enough; gouging out eyes with branding irons was a littie too tame; so they resorted to the fire brand, coal oil, etc., that the suffering victim might be pro- longed in his misery. Where on earth is there another nation that will cut fingers, toes, ears, etc., from a dying victim as sovenirs of their bloo¢y work? We don't believe an equal can be found. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES. The faculty of the Institute at their regular meeting last week adopted resolutions of sympathy in respect to Prot. Freeman, whose mother recently died in Alabama. Parents who are contemplating sending their children to the “Western Tuskegee"’ next fall should begin now to write and secure quarters, as indications are that the school, even with in- creased accommodations, will be again crowded. “The Problem of Life'’ was the subject of the Sunday night talk to the students by Capt. Albert Ross. Miss Bertha Monday wascalled to her home in Denver for a few days this week, on account of the death of her grandfather, Mr. Cowell. The Institute baseball team is practicing regularly nowadays for the spring season. The boy: are doing good work and expec! to handle every team that come: before them. Games with city teams are now being arranged. The Booker T. Washingtor literary society adopted resolu tions of sympathy in respect tc the death of relatives of the pop ular president, Miss Bertha Mon day, Saturday evening. The musical department is nov preparing music for the occasio: of the union meeting at the Au ditorium, Mar. 9. The choru and the Cadet’s Quartette wil fill numbers on the program. The carpenters are now bus this week moving and remodel ing the new laundry. WESTERN UNIVERSITY GLEANINGS. R. H. Brown, president of the Y.M.C.A., went to Newton asa delegate to the state convention. There was alarge and appre- ciative audience in Handy hall on Friday evening of last week ‘to witness the public rhetoricals of the Combined Rhetorioal Di- vision, One of the most excel- lent programs ever rendered was given by the Elementaries, under Mrs. P. M. Edwards. The rep- resentatives were as follows: Miss Edith Lamb, Miss Beulah Duke, and Jesse Williams. The Progress Rhetorical society was ably represented by Misses Birdie |Groves, Maude Fitchue, Anna Yates and Miss Troutman. The | Athenian Lyceum was represent- ed by Misses Hortense Bright, Ethel Fitchue, Leota Wilson and Alexander. '| Interspersed with the literary | numbers was a tenor solo by Mr. || John Pennick; solo by Mr. Mar- jtin Greenly; selections by the |Cecelia club, 2 young ladies chorus, and by the Universit ‘|chorus. Mr. Joseph Wilson rep. ‘| resented the Theologizal depart -Iment by an able paper on the -|**Value of Agriculture."’ ,| The various departments o "|the school showed marked pro ,|Bress. Pres. W. T. Vernon pre sided over the exercises and de livered a short but highly en couraging lecture afterwards. 1] Prof.G.A. Gregg conducts th }| Athenian Lyceum and the youn; ,|men’s debating club. Mrs.F.M ,| Crews is the directress of the Pro gressLiterary society; Prof. Jack ‘Ison conducts the chorus work »}and each teacher is well pleasec "by the success in the respective » departments. Prominent Men of Shawnee County Who Ask Favors at the Hands of 3 « « The Republican Party. ee Mo READ vem ‘ + The Plaindealer! } x And be wise. Keep X A : Posted Always, j A eens nt STATE SENATORS. 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 muct toward securing the good legislation in bis county. While he represent ed the minority side of the machine he bucked it as well as anyone whe was in the minority. Hes sincere honest ard a conscientious Republi can and can be relied upon to carry out his pledges fur the people o Shawnee county and for the succes of his party. Hon. John 'T. Chaney, who is now serving this county as state senator, wishes to announce to the Repnbli- can yoters of Shawnee county that he is again a candidate for re-elec- tion to that position subject to the Republican primaries. Heisan old staunch Republican, and demonstrat- ed his ability as a worker in the senate; afterwards he was made chair- man of the ways and means commit. tee, 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 ma jority which the Populists had almos! wiped out. Mr. Chaney says his friends will stand by him to the last which will insure his nomination and election. Hon. F. W. Harnson who is now serving his first term as county com- missioner, announces himself a can- didate 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 faithtul 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 dis. tinction of being a lifelong Republi. can 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 commiss‘one district, subject to the Republican primanes. Mr. Sims is a son of Maj. Simms, president of the Kirst 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 aswell. Heis quited politician and wielded considerable influence in the last legislature, being 2 mem- ber of the Ways and Means commt- tee and did much in behaif of the ‘Topeka Industrial Institute. Hon. A.J. MeCabe who is now occupying the position of Judge of the Court of Topeka, wishes to goa 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. residence at 1201 Quincy, and is a heavy taxpayer. The doctor has always been s staunch Republican, from the fact that his father was in the Andersonville prison, and from this he learned that Democrats are ‘very dangerous and caonot be trust. ed. He is conscientious, honest and enjoys a lucrative practice, being kept busy from morning till evening If elected he will reflect credit upor the people. Dr. W. A. Wehe, who, elsewhere 1m this paper, announces his candida- cy for county coroner, 18 @ hovsier by birth, coming to Kansas twenty-four years ago with his parents and loca- ted in Shawneecounty. After grad- uating from the public schools of this city, he entered the University of Michigan as a medical student and finished with the class of ’93. Com- ing back to his adopted home, he im- mediately engaged in the practice of medicine, and today bears the dis- tinction of being one of Topeka’s most responsible physicians. Dr. Wehe isa member of the Shawnee and Kansas State Medical sssocia- tions, as well as being connected with the Stormont hospital staff, which necessarily gives toh man enviable following. He will be heard from on February 27th, Mr. Robt. Stone wishes to an- nounce himeelf as a candidate for representative of the 39th represent- ative district, comprising the fifth and sixth wards, Oakland and south part of city, subject to Republican primaries. This district was former- ly represented by Hon. J. B. Simms. He was born in the city of Topeka. on Harrison street near Sixth in 1866, ‘He graduated in 1889 from Wasb- burn college, which is a part of his district, and began reading law. In ashort time he was admitted to the bar. Mr. Stone was associated with the law firm of Troutman, M’Keever and Stone; after the retire- ment of Mr. McKeever the firm has been known as that of Troutman and tone. This firm is one of the strong: sat law firms in the state, and handles some of the largest cases ever brought velore the court. He ie secretary of the trustee board of the Topeka Industrial schoo! vor Negro youths, and is an ardent wromoter of the institution, and spends much of his time and hard- earned money 1 support of the school. If elected to the legislature he vill lose no time in looking after the wel- fare of the institution and see that the proper recognition is given te 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 Shaw- nee’s sons, having bren 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 acquaint- ances speak highly of him and say he conducts his school in an ideal manner. The people in his vicinity fy they will give him their solid support, becau-e they consider him How well he Mlled the position he now holdsis told by the peuple 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, snnounces his can- didacy for Judge of the District Court, subject to the Republican primaries. He claims is good re- publicanism and sterling quallties are an assurance that he will win, This is a three cornered contest anc 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 Central committee of Wabaunsee county last week and will be nominated and elected. He isa 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-elec- tion from the Fifth ward, subject to the Republican primaries. Mr- Hone 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. While C. H. Kutz is sick at his home on Quincy street, some of the friends of his opponents are circu- lating the report that he has with- drawn trom the race as superintend- ent of Public Instruction. Mr. Kutz wishes to deny this statement and hopes to be able to meet most ot his {mends ten days before the election. He has been confined to his home with inflammatory rheumatism, but is now convalescent. He is a mem- ber of the Board of Education and also one of the building and text. book committee, Dr. 0. A, Taylor, one of the lead: ing physicians in Topeka, announce himself as a candidate for coroner, subject tothe Republican primaries. He should receive the nomination |witkout opposition, as we think the colored people should be represented on the county ticket. The doctor is a man who is pleasant tomect. He believes in progressiveness, Dr. H. H. Keith announces that he is a candidate for coroner to suc- ceed Dr. Hodgeboom, subject to the Republican primaries, Feb. 27. The subject of this sketch was born in Milford, I11., 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 head- quarters are at Cherokee, Kans, {or some time. He began the practice of medicine in 1892. He is the owner of rhe Keith hospital at 618 Clay 8.t, and also owns a beautiful eee sc See . wd dba wend ¢ HOMESEEKERS’ EXCURSIONS Tuesday, Junuary 19 and February 2, the Rock {sland 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. ; It you are looking for a new location, either for . farming or business purposes, take advantage of this : low-rate opportunity and visit the New ‘outhwest. ‘ Itis groming faster and building ona firmer foonda- tion than any other section of the United States. ‘ Tickets and information about through car arrangements | . on application to any Rock Island Ticket Agent or to A. E, COOPER, D. P. A. Topeka, Kansas. worthy. Principal Carteris 2 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 super- mntendent, he will give entire satis- faction to all concerned. Hon. John Howerton, of Ressville township announces himself as can- didate of the 37th representative dis- trict 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 Kan- sas thirty years ago from Ksntucky, 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 delegats to most of the conventions held ir this county for the past seven year: and is also a member of the county Central committee. Ifelected to this office he proposes to represent the people and Iook to the reduction o taxes and the useless expenditure 0 public money. Otis Hungate, who announces him- self as a candidate for county attor- ney, and who is filling the unexpired term of Galen Nichols, is a young man well versed in law and a staunch Republican. He is now asking the support of the Republicans of Shaw- nee county for election to this office for the first time, believing that he has given perfect satistaction and has carried out his oath and obliga- tions, and can come before the Re- publican party for the first time ask- ing their support. Mr. Hungate was educated in the schools of Topeka, and is well known by almost every- one in the county. He says he wants to distance his opponent so that he will not attempt to opposing # young stalwart Republican again. Hon. W. Cowles, who announces himself a candidate for county attor- ney subject to Republican primaries, February 27, was born in Oberlin, O. March 2g, 1864. He was brought to Topeka by his parents in September "61. He attended the distnict school in the stone house southwest of Wasb- [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-empt- 4 by his parents, for two years, alter which he returned to Ohio and grad- uated in a short time from the Ober- lin college, where he afterward taught school. Heat one time taught in the Agricultural college at Manhat- tan, Kansas. He waea law student ‘at Harvard university and was ad- mitted to the bar of Shawnee county in 1889, He still resides on the farm pre-empted by his father, and has devoted several years to farming. He is honest, conscientious and be- lieves in standing up for what he thinks is right, and will sacrifice time and money for that. He prom- ises if elected to give the people one of the best administrations they have ever had, W. H. Wasson, late of the state, “lvorce and cost of the sutt. superintendent's office, has announc- JOSEPH & led himself a candidate tor the office} Attest: 1. $ Curtis’ Clank lof superintendent of public instruc-| (Sal) tion in Shawnee county. PUBLICATION NOTIC Mr. Wasson was born in Tennes-)n the District Court in and | see, and came to Kansas in 1855 atl se comfy, Kanaax the age of two years, and bas lived), Vanderhoyden, plaintie, in Shawnee county. He is promi-| sesue S7u7te7UeS, defends nent in Masonic, I. O, O.F.and A,| Notice ts hereby given to t ©. U. W.circles, and those who know den. “that the tag Rated’ him best are anxious to see bien 28 2 barein in an action for dh taced i iti i 18 must answer placed in the position to which he[inet ate must answer the p aspires—a position where he can im-/the 23rd day of Februszy, 1% press his strong individuality on the fMerstlons ta sald petition educational interest of the county. against her in trig ney / ———. tiff for an absolute divorce. | Mr..H, Ruiz announceshimvelf]!”“D. VANDEREE as a candidate for County Superin-| 410% Attomey, A. M. T fendent of PublicTaatruction, subject| Aiiaey; © Cert, os whe eS Sth BCR be Eee at, & to the Shawnee County Republican Primeries to be held Feb. 27. He is one of the best educators in the state and bas had considerable experience along that line. He asks his friends todo 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 ac- quaintances and make new ones. If elected to this position he promises to falfill all duties pertaining thereto to zhe best advantage of the people of t is county. ————— MEMBERS OF THE LECISLATURE. 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 isa Kentuckian by birth, but has lived in Kansas since 1877. He is liked by everybudy snd prom- isea, elected to this position, that he will look well to the interests of ‘Shawnee courty. He is a good fighter and worker, is honest, con- scientious, and can be relied upon todo what he says. Hon.W. A. S. Bird,who announces himself as a cannidate for member of the legislature from the district com- prising the second, third and fourth wards, ts a man of considerable ex- perience and ability. Mr. Bird has served the city of Topeka fora num- ber of years and is well acquainted with its needs. He is a stannch Re- publican, and can always be found at the post of duty. He is a great secret order man, having member- ship in over twenty different -secret organizations. He has lived in this state long enough to be known as an bie land maik. | John V. Abrahams announces himself as @ candidate for Repre- sentative of the Thirty eighth district comprising the Second, Third and fourth wards, subject to the Repub- can primaries Feb 27th. He was born in Cecil county, Maryland and is thirty-six years ot 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 ‘Yopeka and the upbuilding of her business. He believes in principle, not office, and isa 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 ican be given than his present work in overthrowing the machine in this ‘state. PUBLICATION NoTICR In the District Court of Shawnee coun- ty, Kansas, William W. Roblyer, plaintit, wa Grace Roblyer, defendant. No, 22536. Grace Roblyer is duly notified that you have Deen sued in the District Court in and for Shawnee county, Kansas, by William W. Roblyer for & divorce, and that you must answer ie Been Urey ears the 23r; re , petition will be taken as true and sateen as ‘according to the paver petition against you divorce and cost af the sutt. JOSEPH REED, Attorney for Plaintis. Attest: 1. $. Curtis, Clerk. (Seal) oe PURTICATION wermice In the District Court in and for Shaw- ‘ness county, Kansas, D. W. Vanderheyden, plaintify, vs, Mar- fhe, Vanderheyden, defendant. No. hesorg) Js beeby, xiven to te above named dant, Martha Vanderhey- den, that she has been sued by piats- ashe ma ty cnt 18 must answer the plaintiff herein filed on or before the 23rd day of February, 1904, or the allegations in sald petition will be taken 28 true and judgement rendered against her in favor of the mald plain tilt for an absolute divorce. si D. E. VANDERHEYDEN, By bis Attorney, A. M. Thomen Attest: LB Curtle, Clerk ; NEWS OF THE WEEK, 3 v ' Boscoe Guy is indisposed this week. f Albert Eagleson spent Monday in|: the city. . [ Sin. N. Chiles in on the sick list] this week. 5; Miss Anna Ferguson is ill at her! home, Fifth and Van Buren, 1 — ] Rev. Lee of Cripple Creek, Colo, |, iam the city thisweek. | r Mrs. Elsie Brown is quite ill thia| week at her home, 205 Western ave. J —i ! Lewis North spent Wednesday in] the city shaking hands with friends. |i Miss Daisy Peak of Paola is visit- |‘ ing in the city, the guest of Mrs. A , Peak. M. W. Whitelaw of Kansas City, Kans. is vistting his sister, Mrs. Webster. Wallace Scott has returned from Chicago, where he has been for the past year. R. V. Ridley and family are quar- antined with smallpox at their home on Oak street. The most popular druggist of this caty, Chas. Kohl, is now with the To- peka Drag store, 723 Kans. ave, J. W. Golden of Weston, Mo. has bought « half interest with Charles Morton. His store is at 817 Kansas ayenue. Lee Jefferson has sold hishomeon Jackson street near Fourteenth. He and his wife will go to Vicksburg, Miss., where they will locate. All the colored ministers are invit- ed to meet at the undertaking rooms of Stonestreet & Hamilton Wednes- day of next week at 7:30 p. m. Rev. J. R. Ransom returned Tues- day from the southern and western parts of the state, where he has been holding quarterly meetings. Mrs. Frances Richey, generally known as “Grandma Richey,” died Tuesday at her home on Topeka av- enue between First and Second. Don’t forget the Valentine social Tuesaday night, Feb’y 15 at 620 Kan- sas avenue. Steinberg's orchestra will turnish music for the evening. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club met with Miss Celia Norman Friday aft- ernuon, and will meet wfth Mrs. Mary Clarke Friday p. m. Feb. 19. Mrs. Julia Brown is now at corner] of Seventh and West street, 631, where che is nicely situated, and will be pleased to receive hér many friends there. Mra. Buan, of Holton, Kaasas, | entertained at dinner last Wednes- day in compliment to Messrs. N. Chiles of Topeka and J. B. Fleming of Horton, Kans. The Dumas club waa entertained last Wednesday by Mrs. Bradshaw. After two hours work the club ad- journed to meet with Mrs. P. Jones, 205 Kansas avenue. The city federation met Monday. After business was transacted, papers were read by Mrs. R. L. Skearce and Miss Lulu Harris. Adjourned to meet March 14. The Dixie company passed through | the city Sunday en route to the north- eastern part of the state. Thecom- pany is mectiug with great success throughout the siate. Paul Jones has resigned as secre tary of the Knights of the Orient. The Knights of Protection will take you in and care for your interest. Come on, my brother. Jordan McAfee died January 24, 1904, at the age of 89 years. He Jeaves a wile and many friends to mourn his loss. He lived a good and faithful christian forty years. Dr. E. S. Lee, who runs the drug store at 112 W. Lighth street, has purchased the two-story brick build- ing at 92t Kans. ave., where he will remove in the near future. Mrs. Thos, McCampbell of Kansas City spent a few days in the city last week, having been called to the bed- side of her grandmother, Mrs. Haw- kis, who at the time was quite ill. The O.N.O. party was marked by the ovation tendered the Dusenberry trio, composed of Walter Jones, R D, Guy and John Rhodes, To aa} the least, the success of the party ii attributed to the excellent music fur nished by these young men; each o1 his respective instrument is amon; Topeka’s best. Tat Torska Pia DEALER, with their many friend: wishes them the compliments of th s3ason. — “The Play's the Thing.” Too much praise cannot be given to the excellent manner in which the play, “The District School,” was ren. dered at St. John’s A. M. E. church ‘Tuesday evening before a large and appreciative audience. The atar players were Misses Georgia Wat- kins as ‘Lim Depsey,” Minta Beck as “Miss Mehitable,” Elwilla Brown as Susan Comfort, Gaitha Page as Professor and Rentzy Harris as “Lu- ther Brown.” The compositions by Mies Eva Hawkins ‘and Harry Evans afforded much laughter. Mesdames 0. A. Taylor, J. Abbott and J. H. Guy were visitors to the school and Jas, Guy member of school board. The costumes were ancient. Each player performed his part in a cred- itable manner. It is hoped that this company will favor the public with another rare treat in the near future. Branford-Treer. On Thursday evening Feb’y 4a very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Chesney on Lin- coln street, the contracting partres being Gorge Branford and Miss Blanche Preer, Rev. C. G. Fishback officiating. ‘The bride was prettily dressed in white chiffon over taffeta, and car- ried red and white carnations. The groom wore the conventional black. They, together with Miss Grace Mc- Connell, sister of the groom, and Ja- cob Preer, brother ofthe bride, form- ed the bridal party, and, we must aay, a more handsome party we never ssw. A number of friends witnessed the ceremony and the presents re ceived were beautiful and valuable, ‘THe PLamnpDeaer wishes the hap Py pair a pleasant voyage over the matrimonial sea, and that their barge may be borne along by no wind save that of happiness and prosperity, The Ladies’ Colored Orphan's Home association will meet next Monday eve, Feb'y 15, at 8 o'clock, with Mrs, Julia Abbott, 625 Western avenue. Lunch will be served for the benefit of the association. All members are urgently requested to attend, as there is business of import- ance to be looked after, and the friends are kindly invited to come and help us save the home. Mrs. R. H. Wane, Pres: Mrs. W. I. Jamison, Sec. One of the pleasantest affairs of the season was that given by Mrs. D. F. Ray at her cosy little home, 824 Clay Saturday afternoon between the hours of two and five, complimentary to the ladies uf the Golden Rod club aud a few other friends. Mre. Ray was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. James Brown. Each younglady was asked to write an origina! poem on “Love,” for whch were given two prizes. Miss Minta Beck won the first prize, a point lace turnover; the second, a dainty little valentine, was won by Miss Corinne Merritt. An elegant repast being served, the la- dies then departed, declaring Mrs. Ray ah ideal hostess. conducting a series of meetings atthe First African Baptist church, closed his meetings last Sunday evening, re- turning to his home in Garden City Tuesday. Charles Morton has the honor of doing the largest business of any of the stores in the 800 block Jast Sat- urday. This was done ty taking ‘Topeka’s most prominent millionaire to the Santa Fe station in his deliv- ery wagon. On Monday night, Feb. 29, the Oxford club, one of the leading so- cial clubs of Kaneas City, Mo., will give a smoker in the parlors of the Autumn Leaf club, 708 E. Twelfth street, at which time there will be election of officers, The club con: templates giving its Easter party or April 6. Patrick Wilson of Compton, O. T |died at the home ot his old friend Elias Wilson of Dover, O. T, las ||Friday. His remains were brough to Topeka lsst Sunday morning ot |the Rock Island. Elias Wilson{ac '|companied the remains to this city '| The funeral was held trom the Thin Missionary Baptist church, Rev. W P. Banks officiating, A large num ber of friends and acquaintances at ; tended. He leaves to mourn his los t four children, a sister, brother, an _|a sister-io-law, Mrs. America Round tree. He was born in Tennessee 6 “years ago. He came to Kansas ove 20 yeara ago. He was one of the fir councilmen of South Topeka whe Ylit became acity of the third clas y | He also served on the police force fc ;| several years and was one of the be: y | men on the force. He removed t {Oklahoma and took upa claim an ")proved it up It is now a wel '- |improved farm worth over four thou n|and dollars, well stocked qith hors gland cattle. He was one of the lar; (.| est wheat growers in his commnunit He was a reliable citizen, and tk ‘+! community hates tolose such a a ¢| at this present crisis. He was bari in his own lot in the Topeka cemeter ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH. See MON Sasa oe SRT Ree ee eee ORES The Sewing circle of St, Jobn’s A. M. E. church met last Wednesday evening with Mrs. R. H Wade. J.T. Mosely and Mrs, Watts unit. ed with the church on the 7th. The trustees tender their sincere thanks to all who assisted with the entertainments during the past two weeks. “Shadows” on Tuesday evening by the Ardens was highly appreciated. The men’s program managed by Prof. Roundtree was excellent. “Out in the Street” caused many tears and smiles. Miss Hawkinsand Miss Beck deserve much credit for the efficient management of the play. The trustees are laboring to pay off the entire indebtedness of the church in the near future. All assistance rendered by a generous-hearted public will be appreciated. E. Ruotey, Sec'y Trustee Board. Jouw F.C, Taylor, Pastor. Special Meetings tor the Unsaved. Revival meetings each evening at the Shiloh Baptistchurch. The pas tor extends a cordial invitation toall who are interested in the salvation o! souls. Dr. Wm. Beckham, field sec- retary ofthe National Baptist con- vention, will preach atShiloh all day Suoday. Come and hear him, C.G. Fisupacx, Pastor, NOTICE. We desire to call the attention of the members of the Shawnee Burial association to the important fact that their monthly dues must be paid promptly every month if they wish to share the benefits of the society: All parties holding certificates, hav- ing paid only their initiation fees, cannot be considered in full member. thip. Those who have given only their names and have paid nothing are likewise making a mistake. Now, dear friends, we are in this bosiness for the public and will serve you honestly, but we ask you to help us as you have agreed to, and i we all work together in the right way we will accomplish much geod | We have dispensed with the as sessments on the death of members and it will be straight ten cents z month except for stamps and station ery, for which we will have to mak small assessments buu only when i is necessary. Sronestreet & HaMILToN. EE ae ee Meee: In the District Court of Shawnee Coun- ty, Kansas. Madge M. Page, Plaintiff, va. Clark & Page, Defendant. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, #3. The State of Kansas to Clark 8. Page, Greeting:—You are hereby noti- fied that the above plaintif 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 posses- sion, and that unless you answer her petition filed herein on or before March 12th, 1904, said petition will be taken ag true and judgment rendered accordingly. 1 8. CURTIS. (Seal.) Clerk District Court. | W. S McClintock, Plaintiff's Atty. WILEY JONES, ‘W. D. Cox Proprietors. Lhe Jones Hier Muskogee Indian Territory. Firat-class acommodations— Seventy-five rooms—-Newly opened, Europe%n plan, When in Kansas City stop at Mrs. V L, Norrn’s Ola Occidental Hotel and 6a1e Neatly Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Ringe 1001-1005 E. 18th Street Kansas City, - - Mistoorj Men! Atrention! 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. 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 Genera! Debility. MRS. M. CHILES, State Agt. 116 E, Seventh St., Topeka. MR. BUILDER: Whenever You Want Crushed Rock or Building Stone IT WILL BE DELIVERED PROMPTLY and la FULL WEIGHT BY The Vinewood Stone Co. Both ’Phones 280 Office: 814 Kan. Ave. CHAS. MORTON. J. W. GOLDEN MORTON & GOLDEN, DEALERS IN Oranges, Bananas and all Kinds of Frnits, and Confectioneries. Fresh Country Produce—Butter, Eggs and Chickens. Nice Fresh Sweet Naval Oranges 35c per peck or roc per dozen. 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TRADES TAUGHT. , Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sew- $ ing, Dress making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Ag ® riculture in its varied phases, Stenography,Type-writing Architec- $ tual and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES. ; Expenses resonable. Self help encouraged. Very careful 3% 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. Tne Fall Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present the opening day. For further information address WM, R.. CARTER, President. Topeka, Kaneas- ; a a a Prof. Stewart of the high school faculty is again at his post of duty. The Dunbar Dramatic club will present "Hearts of Men" at the A.M.E. church on the 25. A musicale was given by Saint Mathias' Guild on Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Phelps and the affair was a highly enjoyable one. Rev. R. C. Ransom of Chicago delivered a lecture on "Frederick Douglass and His Times" at the A.M.E. church Thursday night under the auspices of the Men's Forum. A. Morton received a message last week announcing the serious illness of his son, Robert, at Lincoln Institute. PROF. N. C. BRUCE WRITES. St. JOSEPH, Mo., Jan. 29, '04. Mrs. SMOTHERS. DEAR MADAM:—I am pained and grieved at the apparent neglect I have shown regarding your notes about The PLAINDEALER. I wish to beg your pardon and to assure you that no discourtesy was meant. I also would impress you with the fact that I believe The PLAINDEALER you represent is a good paper for the individual and for home. I notice its clean well written and inspiring editorials. The editor's mind and heart seem free from malice, envy, hate, spite, jealousy and down right meanness. In a word he seems to be a man. He speaks boldly against wrong, but he is not abusing, even to his opponents in his own race. His powder seems always dry and ready for better use. I could say more, but suffice to say you will do well to get this paper, The PLAINDEALER, edited by a Mr. Nick Chiles, whom I have never had the pleasure of meeting, into as many St. Joseph homes as possible. With esteem, I am as ever Very respectfully yours, N. C. BRUCE. ATCHISON, KAN8AS. The ladies are preparing for a big Leap Year party at the True Eleven hall. Each lady will select her own company and pay all expenses. There has been a musical society organized with Mrs. Eugene Lett as president. The young ladies and gentlemen met at the hall Tuesday evening and organized a "High Time" private social and athletic circle to be known as "Leander and Hero" circle. Old Joe Talbert told Harvey Brown that Prot. George Dardis said that he had all the Negro vote in his pocket. Brown attacked Dardis about it at the depot and Dardis denied saying anything of the kind, and then bet that Brown couldn't produce the man he said it to. Brown led Dardis over to Joe Talbert, "the news agent." Talbert was compelled to admit that Dardis had never said any such to him. Talbert has worked this "chestnut" on several easy Negroes before and put them to fighting each other. The colored men on the Anthony delegation and those on the Curtis delegation went to Holton as friendly as the white delegates. This is an improvement. Prof. W. E. Gray is to be given credit for perfection and discipline of the children in the fire drill. Still, if fire breaks out those children will never stop to wait on that gong. Mrs. Thomas McDowell is in Leavenworth, at the bedside of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Rachel Taylor, who is very sick. Only one case of scarlet fever among the colored people. The ministers are against funerals kept specially for Sunday. Many cities have adopted rules against such funerals. NEWTON, KAN. The N. U. G. club met at the home of Mrs. S. Dickerson Mon- THE MUSEUM 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, and Insurance Commissioner Charles H. Luling, of Topeka, is secretary. The other members are Senator R. T. Simmons, of Caldwell; Senator J. C. Morrow, of Haddam, and W. P. Waggenener, of Atchison- day, Feb. 1, in regular business session. Officers for the ensuing year were installed as follows: Mrs. A. Coleman, president; Mrs. H. Reevely, vice president; Mrs. Albert Ford, secretary; Mrs. B. Ramey, ass't sec.; Mrs. F. Childs, treasurer. After the installation was over, there was a short but very pleasant lesson subject, "The Woman of Today," by Mrs. H. Reevely and Mrs. F. Childs. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. S. Frame. There was a box social given last Thursday eve, the 4th, on S. Main street, in the room vacated by the Sunflower restaurant, under the auspices of the ladies of the C.M.E. church. This being "hop" year, the gentlemen prepared the boxes and the ladies bought them. There was much interest and excitement among the lady buyers. The boxes that sold the highest were those of Messrs. G. H. Meckling and Jno. B. Williams, the former for $3, the other for $2.05. There were 18 boxes and the net proceeds from these was $12.35. Coffee, cream and cake were served by the ladies, making total receipts, $17.50, which goes to assist in building the foundation for the parsonage. Misses Youcan and Baker arrived from Wichita last Saturday evening and spent Sunday with Mrs. John Anderson, returning home Sunday night. Among those who are indisposed: Mrs. R. L. Malone, who is slowly improving; Mrs.S.Frame, who is able to be out again after quite an attack of la grippe; and Mrs. I. Slaughter and daughter, Mrs. Will Knowles, are slightly improving. GALENA NOTES B. D. Bond spent Saturday and Sunday with his family. The recent concert at the Mt. Zion Baptist church was a grand success. The Galena drill team of girls will play for the Joplin people and success is assured. The young aristocratic people are arranging for a program to be played in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foiler are the proud parents of a baby boy. The Kansas Building is to be high and have a large central hall building will stand directly south Senator John C. Carpenter, Commissioner Charles H. Luling Simmons, of Caldwell; Senator C. P.'s ADDRESSES. 1. Mrs. Lula Buford, 2509 North Sixth St., Kansas City, Kan. 2. Mrs. Musie Garner, 623 South Main St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. 3. Mrs. Flora Thompson, 86 North Chestnut St., Iola, Kan. 4. Mrs. Mollie Spencer, 502 Vine St., Atchlson, Kan. 5. Mrs. Mary Curry, Ottawa, Kan. 6. Mrs. Sarah Henderson, 815 Walnut, St., Salma, Kan. 10. Mrs. Maggie Fishback, 1799 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan 11. Mrs. Jennie Floyd, 408 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 12. Mrs. Bettie Johnson, 211 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 13. Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kan. 15. Mrs. Ida King, Box 1054, Weeh City, Kan. 16. Mrs. Nancy Preston, No. 1507, Clarke St., Parsons, Kan. 17. Mrs. Kitty Willis, 723 Judson St., Ft. Scott, Kan. 24. Mrs. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom St. Ft. Scott, Kan. 24. Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 East Eleventh St., Coffeyville, Kan. 27. Mrs. A. E. Anderson, Box 71, Lenapah, I. T. 28. Mrs. Della Dorey, 716 South Fifteenth St., Parsons, Kan. Mrs. Chas. Horton and baby returned to their homestead after visiting her mother-in-law. Warren Jackson was over recently visiting relatives. Geo. Stewart has been on the sick list, but is improving. Miss Sadye Davis is preparing to visit relatives and friends in Kansas City. M.s. Bettie Bond has been elected superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday school. Messrs. Campbell, Johnson, Woods and Watson were ordained last Sunday at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. A good many Baxter Springs people attended the meeting at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Miss Georgia Scott is on the sick list. Wm. Fowler made a business trip to Joplin recently. Miss Stella and Louna Bond will visit in Baxter. Mrs. N Bullard is on the sick list. Miss Mattie Douglas is expected in the city soon. HUTCHINSON NOTES. Mesdames Blanton, Crooms, Stevenson and McQuerry are on the sick list. The Second Baptist church gave a social Tuesday night and it proved a financial success. The Woman's Christian association is progressing nicely and solicits members. The union revival of the A. M. E. and C. M. E. churches is in progress and every member concerned in either church will be at their post and ready for duty. "By their works, ye shall know them." Rev. R. B. Ross, pastor of Bethel A.M.E. church, was very agreeably surprised by a pound party Tuesday night and after remarks by all the party, Rev. Ross made a short address of gratitude to the party. Mrs. M. Ridley of Newton was in the city, the guest of Mrs. Palmer. Mrs. Siebrey of Nickerson is in our city, a guest of Mrs. Geo. Saunders. THE MUSEUM KANSAS BUILDING. e 80x125 feet and cost about $30, will on the first floor. There will be of the New York Building and w of Chanute, is president of the K of Topeka, is secretary. The o J. C. Morrow, of Haddam, and St., Leavenworth, Kan. 30. Mrs. Amanda Lott, 424 Maple St., Leavenworth, Kan. 32. Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iwis Ave., Butte, Mont. 33. Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384 Alliance, Neb. ARKANSAS CITY NOTES. Mrs. E. Howard of Missouri will be at the A. M. E. church this week to conduct a revival meeting. Last Wednesday evening at a still hour, when all was quiet within at 714 N. 4th street, the inmates, Rev. W. H. Garnett and family, were very suddenly awakened by the sound of many voices singing that beautiful song "Open the door and let us in." In responding to the request when the door was opened a great train of friends marched in with filled arms and loaded baskets and were welcomed by the inmates. After spending a very pleasant hour in conversation, N. Cooper and Miss Birdie Jones were detailed by the leader of the band to present their gifts, which they did with befitting remarks. Rev. Garnett in accepting responded with words of gratitude and prayer. With joyful hearts and pleasant smiles a cordial invitation was extended by the recipients to the donors to come again. Very impressive services were held at the 2d Baptist church all day last Sunday. Wichita. The ladies of the G.L. A. club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. S. W. Jones and a pleasant and profitable time was spent in art work, after which dainty refreshments were served. Mrs, Lucy Thurman of Michigan delivered several lectures in the city last week for the W. C. T. U. She was entertained last Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. Landrum by the ladies of the W. C. T. U. Those who assisted in receiving the guests were Mesdames Ida Clark, L. Johnson, P. Glover, L. Rawles, L. Davis and C. Barker. An elegant luncheon was served. Mrs. Thurman left Monday for Winfield. Miss Eva Anderson of Garden Plains, passed through the city last week en route to Richmond, Ind. She was the guest of Mrs. Mary Clark while here. Rev. A. C. Woods of Eudora, who has been assisting in the revival meetings which closed last week, returned home Tuesday. 000.00. It will be two stories be three general entrances. The best of the Illinois Building. Kansas Commission, and Insurance other members are Senator R. T. W. P. Waggener, of Atchison. 4. Sir Geo. C. Tucker, 904 South Twenty-seventh St. Omaha, Neb. 5. Sir E. H. Walker, 133 Van Buren St. Topeka, Kan. 8. Sir R. M. Bingham, 1727 East Oak St., Ft. Scott, Kan. 10. Sir John H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman St. Leavenworth, Kan. 11. Sir A. H. Morton, Parsons, Kan. 15. Sir W. W. Shobe, 336 North Santa Fe St., Salina, Kan. 16. Sir Richard Clark, 420 North Twenty-fifth St., South Omaha, Neb. 17. Sir Allen Garner, 704 East Twelfth St., Coffeyville, Kan. 19. Sir C. Parris, 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. 25. Sir Ed Henderson, 1917 North Third St., Kansas City, Kan. 59. Sir S. A. Ewing, 1300 Quincy St., Topeka, Kan. 60. Sir Wesley Ostein, 1214 Lane St., Topeka, Kan. 72. Sir John L. Wright, Lincoln, Neb. 486. Sir J. W. Barbee, C. M., 660% Main St., Deadwood, S. Dak. Queen of the West Tabernacle No. 1, meets the first and third Wednesday afternoons at M. and O. hall, corner of Bighth and Washington St. Kansas City, Kan.-Dt. Lulu Buford, G. P. 29, North North St., Kansas City, Kansas Rebecca Tabernacle No. 1 I. M. BLITZ, JEWELER. Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry and Silverware. BELL PHONE 281. I. M. B JEWEL Diamonds, Jewelry and 429 KANSAS AVENUE. The B. W. T. club met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. L. Finas. Celia Dunson, the 14-year old niece of J. R. Dunson, died last Sunday morning at the home of her uncle. A Leap Year ball was given at the G.A.R. hall Friday evening. Henry Thompson has been ill for several weeks. FT. MCKENZIE, WYO. The post ball team has reorganized for the coming season and under the efficient captain, Corpl. Geo. Lee, the team expects to make a successful season. It has been strengthened greatly and with "Old Googe" in the box it will sweep the surrounding country. An effort has been made to reach Mrs. Lyza Johnson, 210 Bruce street, Baltimore, Md., mother of the late Pvt. Wm. T. Wells, of G troop. The effects of the deceased are in the hands of the troop commander and can be procured upon satisfactory proof of any relative. There is one surviving sister, but neither her name nor whereabouts are known. There is an opening in G troop for some good reliable man as tailor. There is comparatively no expense, and an industrious man can clear from $75 to $100 a month. It is not necessary for the applicant to enlist. For further information address 1st Sergt. Saint Foster, troop G. Mrs. Bell of Ft. Robinson, is at present numbered among the post ladies. The post gymnasium has now opened with fixtures at a cost of about $1000. Every man is required to take daily exercises for his physical development. We expect to turn out some good athletes as well as good soldiers. Corpl. William H. Williams is looking for matrimonial honors and waiting to be taken off the carpet. He is a jolly good fellow and worthy of the love of some fair damsel. WINFIELD. KAN Jasper Dickerson of Oxford, cousin of Mrs. James Askins, was in the city last Saturday. Miss Grace Roberts of Gueda Springs, was called here to attend her sister, Mrs. H. Johnson who was very sick, but able to be up now. Moses Johnson is detained at home on account of sickness. A union literary club was organized at the A. M E. church last Friday night with Mr. John Nichols as president. first and third Monday afternoons at M. and O. hall, corner Eighth and Washington Sts.-Dt. Jennie Floyd, C. P., 408 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 12, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at Sons of Protection hall, corner of Sixth and State Sts., Kansas City, Kan.-Dt. Bettie Johnson, C. P., No. 311 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Fair West Tabernacle No. 63, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at M. and O. hall, corner Eighth and Washington Sts.-Dt. Charlotte Dalton, C. P., No. 1228 Barnett, St., Kansas City, Kan. Victoria Tabernacle No. 30, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at Taborian hall, corner Third and Delaware Sts.-Dt. Amanda Lott, C. P., No. 424 Maple St., Leavenworth, Kan. St. Marie Tabernacle No. 10, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at 2:30 o'clock.-Dt. Maggie Fhback, C. P., No. 1735 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan. Wichita Tabernacle No. 24, meets the first and third Thursday afternoons of each month, at 2 o'clock.-Dt. Willimoth Anderson, C. P., No. 734 St. Francis St., Wichita Ks. BRANCH AT ROSSVILLE, KAS. SLITZ, CELER, Watches, Silverware. TOPEKA, KANS. John Bradford came up from Ponca, Okla., Saturday evening very sick. He is a member of Walnut Valley Lodge No. 55, A. F. & A. M., and will be given the best of attention. H. C. Carter of Arkansas City has been drawn as a juror for the March term of court. Johnson's Mandolin club filled engagements at Cedarvale and Burton last Tuesday and Wednesday. Misses Estella and Ida Saunders entertained the Booker T. Washington club at their home on So. Meener street on Wednesday evening of last week. Social conversation and guessing conundrums were the features of the evening and at 10 o'clock the guests sat down to one of the swellest four-course luncheons of the season, and at a late hour all departed with pleasant memories of the young hostesses. Miss Omega Nichols celebrated her ninth birthday with a number of her little friends last Saturday evening. The room was handsomely decorated with smilax and chrysanthemums. An elegant dinner was served. She received many handsome and useful presents, among which was a handsome upright piano from her parents and brother. J. W. Walker received the sad news Saturday of the death of his sister, Eliza Walker, at Pratt. Mrs. P. H. Jackson, with her son, Mason, came down from Wichita last week and spent several days with her husband, and left Tuesday for Independence to visit her mother, Mrs. L. L. Clark. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. each month, at 2 p. m.—Dt. Jennie Alexander, C. P., 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at 2 o'clock p. m.—Dt. Nancy Preston, C. P., 1507 Clark St. Parsons, Kan. Modern Tabernacle No. 28, meets the first and third Thursday afternoons, at 2 o'clock—Dt. Della Dorsey, C. P., No. 716 South Fifteenth St. Parsons, Kan. TEMPLES Moses Dickson Temple No. 13, meets the first and third Thursday nights at their hall, at 7:30 p. m.-Sir. A. H. Morton, C. M., Parsons, Kan. Mt. Tabor Temple No. 19, meets the first and third Thursday nights, at 7:20 o'clock.-Sir C. Parris, C. M. No. 913 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. Mt. Hoard Temple No. 10, meets every Monday night, at 7:30 at Taborian hall, corner Third and Delaware St.-Sir J H. McKinnis, C. M. No. 217 Sherman Ave., Leavenworth, Kad. Washington Temple No. 35, meets each Friday night at Some of Protection hall, corner of Sixth and State St.-Sir Edward Henderson, C. M. No. 1917 North Third St., Kansas City, Kan. The Official Tent Houses ```markdown ``` Of the International Order of Twelve of Knights and Daughters of Tabor can be bought reasonable by sending to the office of D. L. TAYLOR, P. P. V. G. M. 329 East Center St., Salina, Kas. 20,000 Acres in the Famous Red Valley—Special Trians Via Frisco System Leaves St. Louis at 2:30, 8:35 and 10:00 p. m. 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—proportionate rats from all other points. This rate applies to all inter mediate points 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. A. KANSAS CITY, Mo. 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