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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME VI. George Ellis Writes of Some Important Things. PRESIDENT TAKES SEAT! Former Lawrence Man Witnesses the Innauguration of a Black President--A Great Event. "Hither, as to their fountain other stars Repairing, in their golden urns draw light." The sons of the Negro race are scattered over the globe. To Africa many of them may never return; but to them all Liberia is of interest. Her sovereignty is recognized at all the seats of government; her commerce is borne to all the great marte of trade; and at her court sit in dignity the representatives of the great powers of the earth. If Liberia fails, it will dim the lustre of the race. Her glory will add to the triumph of the Negroes of the world LIBERIA'S FEELING TOWARD AMERICA. Liberia for the past month has been the scene of events, interesting, instructive and inspiring. To know them, to stand in their imposing presence, is an invaluable impetus to the pride and dignity of the race. All Americans have witnessed with pleasure, the growing good will and amity between the American minister, the Hon. Ernest Lyon, and the representative minds of Liberia On December 21 and 22 respectively, 1903, Minister Lyon and the secretary of the legation called at the senate and house of representatives of Liberia in session at Monrovia They were very much impressed with the quality and high standard of their public deliberations. Both houses, grateful to their mother country, honor their representatives. By motion the rules were suspended that the American minister might again bear greetings from the mother to the daughter. It is not necessary to say that in these addresses Minister Lyon sustained his reputation for the high character of his thought and the purity of his diction. As evidence of the impressions made, both houses voted an expression of thanks, and in further testimony of Liberia's amity for America, on Dec. 30, 1903, the senate honors the legation of the United States by calling in a body. Neither the minister nor the secretary will soon forget the grace and dignity with which they adorned their distinguished presence. "This guest of summer The temple haunting martlet does approve." PRESIDENT G. W. GIBSON'S LAST NES SAGE. On Dec. 16, 1903, in the senate chambers to hear His Excellency G. W. Gibson's last message, were assembled the members of the cabinet, the diplomatic corps, senate and house of representatives, invited guests and citizens of the republic. The American legation had the honor of an invitation. As the message was read in person, the dignified percentage of the president commanded the profoundest silence. Expectation ran high. There was a natural solemnity about the occasion. A tried and trusted leader, signalized by a public service of more than a quarter of a century, retiring of his own volition from the highest and most sacred trust within the gift of his countrymen, after a wide and varied experience of more than seventy years, appears for the last time to give his country his final word of wisdom and of warning. No one was disappointed. He met every expectation. And in an able and dignified manner, he covered all the domestic and foreign questions of the nation. Beneath the benediction of his country he resumes the quiet and peaceful walks of private life. "His life was gentle; and the elements So mixed in him that nature might stand up Aud say to all the world, "This was a man!" INAUGURATION OF HIS EXCELLENCY, ARTHUR BARCLAY. The inauguration of President Barclay is very significant. It marks a distinct chapter in the history of this Negro state. It will be watched with hopeful solicitude by all the lovers of the race. In the event which commits the high office of president to IN HONOR OF THE IMMORTAL LINCOLN THE third annual Lincoln Day "Lincoln as a Public Servant;" he exercises given by the Kansas upheld the reputation of the institution which he represents. Lincoln Day club at the House of Representatives on last Friday evening eclipsed all previous efforts put forth by that organization to honor the memory of the great emancipator. The best people of the city were out to welcome the Lincoln Day club and their honored and distinguished guest, R. C. Ransom, D D of Chicago, Ills. The house was filled to its utmost, and even standing room was at a premium. The House of Representatives was nicely arranged and the elevator was run for the occasion, and the state executive council and employees treated us with every courtesy. Jackson's Military band was much in evidence and played as only that organization can. The program was opened at 7:30 with the "Star Spangled Banner" by Jackson's band. The invocation was delivered by Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church. The address of welcome on behalf of the citizens was by Miss Lillian Jeltz, and she acquitted herself with credit. Her effort was a splendid one, as evidenced at its conclusion. She was greeted with storms of applause. The address of welcome was ably responded to by Hon. G. W. Jones, of Hill City, Kans, after which a number was rendered by Jackson's Military band. At this juncture R. C. Ransom, D. D, the speaker of the evening, was introduced by Prof. W. T. Vernon in a few well-chosen words for A. Reeves, president. Rev. R. C. Ransom's address was a masterpiece. It is very doubtful if there has ever been an abler address delivered in the city of Topeka. He held the close attention of his auditors from the first word spoken until he had finished an address of over an hour's duration. He spoke in a pleasing voice and with entertaining gestures. His speech was a decided hit, and the Lincoln Day club deserves much credit for procuring such an able race leader to come and bring the message as Rev. R. C. Ransom. In another column the address appears in full. The public exercises closed with music by Jackson's Military band, and, led by Hon. Nelson Crews, the audience joined in singing "John Brown's Body lies A-mouldering in the Grave." THE BANQUET. The real fireworks of the Lincoln Day club, aside from the speaker of the evening, is at the annual Lincoln Day banquet table. It is here that the experienced man of the farm, of the school room, at the bar and all the different lines in eloquent terms tell of the rise and what the Negro is doing along all lines. The student is also permitted to demonstrate the progress he is making along his line. In fact, all lines, phases and conditions of our people are brought prominently before a thoroughly representative Negro gathering and has been the source of much good. The banquet proper began at about 12:30 p. m. The guests filed into the banquet room to inspiring strains from Guy's orchestra, which turneded music which was a credit both to the club and to themselves The following menu was served by the Mesdames Ellen Slaughter and Jennie De Shattio: Oyster stew; c lery; roast turkey; cranberries. Cold tongue, hot tomato sauce; pickles; olives; French peas. Cream potatoes; salmon salad, Long Branch crackers. Hot Savannah rolls; black coffee; pure cream. Vanilla ice cream; fruits variety; assorted cake. Choice wines; fine cigars. Jas. H. Guy, in the absence of Toastmaster Childers, was chosen as toastmaster. Prof. Booker T. Washington's "greeting" was responded to by J. B. Bass, and when that part of his message was read which indicated that it was probable that he would be with the organization in 1905, there was round after round of applause. Prof. Sumner George of the Industrial Institute responded to the toast. TOPEKA, KANSAS. FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 19, 1904 THE PASSING OF SENATOR HANNA The loss of Senator M. A. Hanna is not only keenly felt in these United States, but the world mourns and will cherish the memory of the lamented Senator and Chairman of to a struggling, depressed people Hanna came into public notice whose finance had shrunken to despised and rebuked; departed naught. Mr. Hanna was honest in loved and honored. He could have all of his dealings, which is more been the Republican nominee for than can be said of a large major president had he consented. M. H. the Republican National committee. Senator Hanna brought consolation out of chaos in 1896 by the election of the late Major M'Kinley to the presidency. It brought relief of those similar to him. The people of this country feel his loss as keenly as a child does its mother. He gave his time and energy to upbuild. Like the man of Bethlehem, Mr. W. F. W. Stafford responded to the toast, "Our Hope for the Future;" his effort was of more than usual merit, to the point and a straightforward advice for the future. "The South and the Negro" was ably responded to by W. W. Fisher, whose varied experience with his people in the Southland placed him in a position to handle this particular subject to an advantage. "Frederick Douglass" was J. P. King's subject Mr. King is one of the bright stars among our young men, who in the ascendency, and his was a glowing tribute to the life and worth of Frederick Douglass. He was greeted with a storm of applause at its conclusion. Chas. D. Clem of Chanute, Kans., although new to Kansas people is not new to the people of the South and West, and the only regret was that he was unable to be present. He sent in his original poem, which was ably read by Prof. N. T. Sawyer It was good, and appears elsewhere in these columns. Hon. I. F. Bradley responded to the toast, "Law of Liberty." The judge made a decided hit; his was one of the best talks of the evening. His talk was along the line of racial duties. He urged that we should not only make, but keep what we get; that the idea of expecting something for nothing was outlawed, and that with a proper conception of the ideas which he advanced, the Negro would reach the highest pinnacle of success and be a factor in the race for life. The judge's remarks were to the point, and at the conclusion of his speech he was greeted with hearty applause. "Strokes that Count" was responded to by D. W. Tipton, the oldtime war horse from Lyon county. Mr. Tipton, from years of experience, graphically recited the vicissitudes through which we have passed, and expressed a hope for better days in the future." "The Medicine Man" was the response of Walter Caldwell, and was well received and marks him as one ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Humauity's Truest Friend. of the coming young men of the race. At this juncture it was evident that the program could not be completed before the time for the departure of the guest of the evening, Rev. R. C. Ransome. By request of the banqueters he responded to "Illinois Greeting." He did so in a happy vein, and recited the progress of our people in his bailiwick, and a very entertaining and instructive talk it was. As he closed and left the pre THE MARTIN WILLIAMS BROTHERS vailing thought was that they only wished that his visit to the capital city was as pleasing to him as his visit and address was to us. Rev, R. C. Ransome, pastor and organizer of the institutional church at 3825 Dearborn street, Chicago, who lectured in Topeka last Friday evening, is doing much for the uplifting of fallen humanity and also for the earnest and hard working toilers both men and women of Chicago In connection with his church, he ING OF SENATOR to a struggling, depressed people. H. Hanna whose finance had shrunken to the naught. Mr. Hanna was honest in love all of his dealings, which is more better than can be said of a large majo joy, pr tee. of those similar to him. The people of this country feel his loss as keenly as a child does its mother. He gave his time and energy to upbuild. Like the man of Bethlehem, Mr. has a reading room, kindergarten, nursery and kitchen, besides useful church organizations to assist his congregation in lessening the expenses and find employment as well as making them comfortable. This distinguished gentleman and divine was born in Ohio in 1861. He has been in public service for nineteen years, and has pastored the church that he now has in control in Chicago for the past eight years. He is a graduate of the Oberlin college and also of the Theological college of Wilberforce, Ohio, and taught school seven years after his graduation. In 1901 he was a delegate to the Ecumenical conference in London, and is now employed by the Chicago Lyceum bureau to lecture in the West. Hon. Nelson Crews was called for at this juncture, and there was disappointment all around when he announced that he would be compelled to forego making a speech, but pledged himself to respond on next Lincoln Day, and the boys know what to expect. Even then he got on the edge of making a speech, but checked himself. The last response and one of the very best was by J. G. Groves, of Edwardsville, the "potato king" His subject was "The Negro Farmer", and he very forcibly and eloquently recited the progress of the Negro farmer, giving data, etc., substantiating what he said. There was much food for thought in Brother Groves' talk, and we only regret that we could not get it in full that the people at large would have the benefit of the splendid talk he made at the Lincoln Day banquet. REV. HANSOM'S ADDRESS. [Stenographically reported by Albert Ross, Instructor Business Course, Topeka Industrial Institute] It is only once or twice in every two or three hundred years that we mark a new era Abraham Lincoln was in history and in the truest sense the Father of his country. It is not my purpose tonight to dwell at any great length upon any future history of his career, but Lincoln sprang from the common people and his life as well as the lives of others who could be named illustrious, show to us the almost ATOR HANNA While Hanna came into public notice not despised and rebuked; departed in loved and honored. He could have been the Republican nominee for president had he consented. Can there be another like Mr. Hanna? No, for bigotry and self-conceit kills two-thirds of our hopeful leaders. NICK CHILES. limitless possibilities of American civilization. Coming almost from the very depths of obscurity and poverty, he made his way up and stood upon the very heights of eminence and renown. All have to battle against the tide, and in this Lincoln illustrates, I say, the possibilities of this country to the young men and illustrates that it does not count so much what is against a man as what is in the man. No power this side of the throne of God can keep a man down who will not be down. Lincoln illustrated that, while he not only sprang from the common people and had risen to the dizzy heights of fame above them that, nevertheless, he always kept close to the people. The lesson that every man who would hold his place as a public man should learn is that he should come down from his lofty air of self estimation and by putting his talents and genius to work in and among the common people, help uplift them to the heights from which he came. Self importance and haughtiness towards the common people are not marks or signs of greatness, but the man who is truly great keeps close to the people. Lincoln made the language of the Declaration of Independence read that God had created all men equal, a doctrine long and oft proclaimed. We know that men differ in capacity, in abilities and in amount of intelligence. We have been denied our rights in this country largely upon the line of color. I have read the news that comes to us from across the Eastern sea, and have read it with a good deal of pleasure. Whatever may be the issues of battle between Japan and Russia, for once in the history of the world, as we have it, it is the first time that a colored race has ever met a white race on terms of equality. Liucoln preserved the Union, and out of this we came marching out of the house of bondage at the stroke of his pen, and every since then we have been marching upward and onward on the highway of progress. I congratulate the men of this club and the people of lopeka, and urge them to continue to maintain a movement of this kind. We appreciate what it all means to us, to say nothing of the future that is opening up so grandly before us. The young lady (Miss Lillian Jeltz) who addressed us a few minutes ago in so able a manner, said that the Negro came upon the stage of action but forty years ago without money, and without a home, and I will add without a name. A family Bible does not mean very much to us if we go back forty years. We had no family name. An old uncle of mine was asked once what was his name. He said, "Hallowed." Upon being asked where he obtained his name, he responded that he took it from the Bible where it says, "Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name." A man once had a daughter named Iwilla, and being questioned where he had gotten such a peculiar name responded, "Oh, that's not her full name! Her full name is, I-will arse-and go-to-my Father, and we just call her Iwilla for short. The Negro question is the oldest American question. Every other question has been met by the American people and has been settled. James G. Blaine has said that had it not been for promises growing out of the slavery question, the thirteen American colonies would not have been able to form this more perfect Union. I say that the Negro question in America today is the most vital, the most burning question before the American people. We have questions of money which partly we have settled. We have questions of tariff. These questions likewise have been settled, but the question that relates to the Negro is unsettled—the question as to what shall be his status in America. When we were emancipated the South was brought face to face with the question of the Negro as a free laborer. He had been the backbone and sinew of the labor for the NUMBER 7. Blacks Should Protect Their Wives and Children. FIGHT AND DIE FOR THEM Call Mass Meetings and Mold Sentiment for Right and Justice--The Better Element is With You. In the last issue of THE PLAIN-DEALER we showed figures (which cannot be contradicted) that prove that the majority of Negroes in Mississippi is so great that it is preposterous for them to stand such treatment. We shall say from this time on that the Negroes of Mississippi who clamer for recognition as the Republican national convention and for public office, and do not stand up to defend themselves, their wives and children, that they are not fit to be called men—no, not ven good dogs. If they are so devoid of manhood and courage as to allow white men to run over them, their wives and daughters, and are too cowardly to mass themselves together for the protection of those whose lives to them should be dear, they need not aspire for these positions. Until they begin to resent these outrages and elect men to office who will accord to them equal rights of law, we will still consider the Mississippi Negro as a cur, an ingrate and not fit to represent the baboon in the forests of the wilds of Africa, and we hope the outside world will look upon him as such until he realizes that he is being bulldozed by the white man whose desire is to keep him in subjection. If the Negro will learn to do as the white man (the respectable white man) resent all insults, demand your rights and assist others in doing likewise if it requires the shedding of blood and the loss of human life; they should be willing We expect to keep up the fight until these beastly cowards stop these white men from outrages that are committed upon them and their families. The time has arrived when the people should call a halt and the Negroes of Mississippi are the ones to start it. They can do this by the massing of the people together in conventions of from one to five thousand, and obtain the best speakers—men that will take up the fight, and others who will assist by calling the meeting and sending out bills encouraging the men to defend the speakers who champion their rights of citizenship, not to any unlawful means but that justifiable ends may be reached. If the white ruffians mass in one county and go into another to collect other ruffians, let the Negroes also mass and by this process they will have to light their own fire instead of going to put out their neighbors. The massing of 300,000 people in assemblies of from one to five thousand in towns and cities for six months will get the people aroused, and by thus bringing it before the better element of Americans who truly tellive in justice and right, much good would be accomplished. There are hundreds of Negroes doing time on plantations and in penal institutions through a law enacted to keep a certain per cent. of Negroes in bondage to enrich these slaveholders and keep their worthless sons and daughters living in luxury and ease. Negroes of Mississippi, you need not look to the North, East or West for help, but help yourselves. You have plenty of strength, lots of people and the exercise of these rights to justice will be enjoyed by all. We will watch with patience to see the future of Mississippi and will note the actions of our brothers on that state. NICK CHURK shelled at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 418 EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER I. H. CHILDERS, - - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1,000 Six months by mail.....250 Three months by mail.....500 Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, FEB. 19, 1904. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For County Coroner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Coroner, subject to the Republican primaries to be held Feb. 27, 1904. —W. A. WEHE, M. D. For Supt of Public Instruction. W. H. Wasson announces himself as a candidate or County Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to the decision of the Shawnee County Republican primaries to be held Feb. 27. Hon. W. A. B. Bird. Ex-City Attorney, announces himself a candidate for Legislature from the thirty-eighth district, subject to the Republican primaries. BE brave, honest and true, and we will be respected despite our color. THE scrap in the Orient is a little quiet just yet, but if all reports be true, there will be some warms times doing over there in a few days. OLD Virginia has had the courage to call out the militia to protect a Negro. Henry Williams, charged with assault and confessed his guilt, was protected by the militia, given a trial and sentenced to be hung. So far, we have heard of no mob violence. Add another feather to John Mitchell's cap for his fearless fight for law and order in the Old Dominion state. JUDGE ADAMS, in the United States court at St. Louis Tuesday, overruled the demurrer of Senator Burton to the indictment charging him with accepting money for his influence in preventing the issuance of a fraud order against the Rialto Grain and Securities Co., and Senator Burton must stand trial; but, as we have said before, he will come out victorious, thus thwarting a trickster's scheme to wear a senatorial toga. In the death of Senator M. A. Hanna the nation loses one of its foremost statesmen; labor loses a true friend and champion; capital loses a bright and shining light, and the Negro loses one of his brave and gallant defenders. There was not man in Congress more admired by our people than Senator Hanna, because he was the friend of everybody—rich or poor, white or black. Long live the name of Hanna and may the Great Ruler of the universe welcome his soul into everlasting joy in the bright beyond. PERHAPS not before in the history of this nation has a legislature in regular session been called upon to elect two United States senators to fill the same office, but in the death of Senator Hanna this will be necessary. Senator Hanna was re-elected by an overwhelming majority in the Ohio legislature but a few weeks ago, and hardly before praises of the gallant victory had ceased to be sung the Death Angel cast his dart and pierced the grandest, noblest heart in all America, and the Ohio legislature, yet in session, will be called upon to perform the sad duty of selecting a successor to Senator Hanna. Prominent Men of Shawnee County Who Ask Favors at the Hands of The Republican Party. 8STATE SENATORS. Hon. J. B. Bette, who has served the north district in the legislature for the past two years, now thinks he should be rewarded by being placed in the senate. He was a faithful worker in the house and did much toward securing the good legislation in his county. While he represented the minority side of the machine, he bucked it as well as anyone who was in the minority. He is sincere, honest and a conscientious Republican and can be relied upon to carry out his pledges for the people of Shawnee county and for the success of his party. Hon. John T. Chaney, who is now serving this county as state senator, wishes to announce to the Republican voters of Shawnee county that he is again a candidate for re-election to that position subject to the Republican primaries. He is an old staunch Republican, and demonstrated his ability as a worker in the senate; afterwards he was made chairman of the ways and means committee, which position he now holds. He knows the ins and outs of the senate; he knows how to take hold of things that he thinks will be to the interest of the people, and carry them to success. He served this county as chairman of the central committee and succeeded in increasing the majority which the Populists had almost wiped out. Mr. Chaney says his friends will stand by him to the last, which will insure his nomination and election. Hon. F. W. Harrison who is now serving his first term as county commissioner, announces himself a candidate for the second term, subject to the Republican primaries. He is like most Republicans of our county and state—deserving of a second term for the faithful performance of duty. He has done much for the people of the county and has worked in perfect harmony with the other commissioners associated with him. He does not think that the people will hardly forget the duty they owe their servants when they obey them. Mr Harrison is a successful farmer and cattle grower and enjoys the distinction of being a lifelong Republican and a lover of human liberty. Hon. J. B. Sims who has served this county in the legislature, and is at present a member of the same, does not care for that position again, but announces himself as a candidate for county commissioner for the 3rd commissione district, subject to the Republican primaries. Mr. Sims is a son of Maj. Simms, president of the First National Bank, and one of the old timers who has lived in the mission township for the past thirty years. He is a successful farmer and stock raiser, and a good business man as well. He is quite a politician and wielded considerable influence in the last legislature, being a member of the Ways and Means committee and did much in behalf of the Topeka Industrial Institute. Hon. A. J. McCabe who is now occupying the position of Judge of the Court of Topeka, wishes to go a little higher, and therefore announces himself as a candidate for Judge of the District Court of Shawnee county to succeed the Hon. Z. T. Hazen. How well he filled the position he now holds is told by the people who placed him there for three terms. He has a host of friends and is well known in the county. He says he will be somewhere about the wire when the judge taps the bell. Hon. A. W. Dana who is one of brightest attorneys practicing law at the Shawnee bar, announces his candidacy for Judge of the District Court, subject to the Republican primarii's. 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 Central committee 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 residence at 1201 Quincy, and is a heavy taxpayer. The doctor has always been a staunch Republican, from the fact that his father was in the Andersonville prison, and from this he learned that Democrats are very dangerous and cannot be trusted. He is conscientious, honest and enjoys a lucrative practice, being kept busy from morning till evening. If elected he will reflect credit upon the people. Dr. W. A. Wehe, who, elsewhere in this paper, announces his candidacy for county coroner, is a hoosier by birth, coming to Kansas twenty-four years ago with his parents and located in Shawnee county. After graduating from the public schools of this city, he entered the University of Michigan as a medical student and finished with the class of '93. Coming back to his adopted home, he immediately engaged in the practice of medicine, and today bears the distinction of being one of Topeka's most responsible physicians. Dr. Wehe is a member of the Shawnee and 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 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 Rosaville 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 bad. 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. 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 candidate for member of the legislature from the district comprising the second, third and fourth wards, is a man of considerable er- perience and ability. Mr. Bird has served the city of Topeka for a number of years and is well acquainted with its needs. He is a stannch Republican, and can always be found at the post of duty. He is a great secret order man, having membership in over twenty different secret organizations. He has lived in this state long enough to be known as an old land maik. John V. Abrahams announces himself as a candidate for Representative of the Thirty eighth district comprising the Second, Third and fourth wards, subject to the Republican primaries Feb 27th. He was born in Cecil county, Maryland and is thirty six years of age. He was admitted to the bar in 1890, and came to Kansas in 1893, locating in Topeka where he has since resided. He is no factionalist and promises if elected to work for the good of Topeka and the upbuilding of her business. He believes in principle, not office, and is a man of high integrity and can be relied upon to keep in touch with Shawnee county and her people. Hon. Otis E. Hungate will be unjustly opposed by a few fickle Republicans who have a hobby on "prohibition," not that they would like to have a little authority, but to create a confusion in the party and to keep themselves before the public. Noone has done more toward enforcing the prohibitory law since the days of Mr. Vance than has Mr. Hungate. This sore head element of our party who find fault and excuses because they are not elected or appointed to official positions, seem to make it their business to stir up strife at every election. The taxpayers of Shawnee county do not care to have useless expenses piled upon them at this time on account of some of their ideas and debilitated actions of such fellows carried out for no other purpose than to make them look big in the eyes of the public. Mr. Hungate has done all that any one can to keep the good reputation of Shawnee county and at the same time save money for the burdened taxpayers. his hands, Monrovia and Liberis do fitting honor to its and its meaning. "New occasions teach new duties, Time makes ancient good uncouth; They must upwards still and upwards, Who would keep abreast of truth." Monrovia puts on her inauguration dress. The executive mansion, the United States legation, the College of West Africa, the homes of Dr. Faulkner, Judge Sherman, Mr. S. Roberts and others gave evidence of special appreciation for the great inaugural day. Windows and doors were draped with palms and evergreens, while across the piazzas the lanterns hung inrows. Soldiers lined the streets, drumbeats sounded on the air, and to enchanted ears, the ocean zephyrs wafted the delightful strains of martial music. It was under these inspiring circumstances that the members of the cabinet, the diplomatic corps, the upper and lower houses, the supreme court and distinguished citizens, at 12 M., Jan'y 4, 1904, assembled at the executive mansion with seven companies of the militia to escort His Excellency, Arthur W. Gibson, and the Honourable Arthur Barclay, president elect, about the city to the public square, in the center of which a large grand stand was erected for the occasion. Crowds of eager and interested spectators throng the streets and fill the windows and porches of the houses as the procession passes by. Flags floated; the bands played; cannons roared and children shouted forth: "This is the Negro's inaugural day!" The parade is over. The tread of soldiers has ceased. The music is stilled and in the grand stand centers the interest of the day. In the presence of the distinguished and the multitude, Senator F.C. Thorne, president pro tempore of the senate, administered to the president elect the oath of office. Liberia has a new president. Another Negro takes his place among the rulers of the world. The audience rises to greet him. He stood before it like a knight. To the anxious many he delivers his inaugural. It is a master discussion of Liberian questions. It is a state paper of which the nation and the race throughout the earth may well be proud. It portrays a comprehensive and extraordinary familiarity and grasp of Liberian history. In its delivery, to the eye and to the mind, the new president presented an imposing and inspiring spectacle. With all the insight of the statesman, with all the zeal of the patriot with all the 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. Rock Island System A. E. COOPER, D. P. A. Topeka, Kansas. courage which knowledge gives, and with all the charm and force of a splendid advocate, he addressed himself to the enlightened judgment of his countrymen. fantastic toe" In almost every room in the mansion and on the upper piazza dancing continued unabated to the close. In the parlors President Barclay led the grand mar Men may differ on the details of his policy; but on his courage, on his character, and on his patriotism, wise men will besithe to disagree. Some may say things about this address which they do not mean, but none can flatter it. It will deserve all that sweet tongues can say. When the president appealed to his fellows to get in harmony with the great laws of modern progress, to throw off the fetters which had bound them in the past, his championship was so magnificently forceful that it recalled some of the great names of the past: Kossuth pleading for the liberty of Hungary; O'Connell championing the cause of Ireland, downtrodden and oppressed; Gobden and Bright bursting the fetters which bound industrial England and John Calvin sermonizing beside the placid waters of Geneva, of whom in their day it might have been truly said: "Men whom the lust for power cannot corrupt, Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy, Men who have opinions and a will, men who will not lie; Tall men, sun-crowned, who live above the fog In public duty and in private thinking; And while the rabble with their thumb worn creeds, Their large professions and little deeds, Mingle in selfish confusion, Justice sleeps and wrong rules the land." TREIBER FROM LIBERIAN LADIES. At the conclusion of the inaugural address, President Barclay administered the oath of office to Vice President J. D. Summerville. The diplomatic corps, followed by many friends on the platform, congratulated His Excellency Arthur Barclay, after which all repaired to the mansion, where refreshments were served to invited guests. From the square to the mansion young ladies, representative of the women of the republic, with beautiful and many-colored arches in their hands, formed lines, between which the president and guests passed across the street. At the head of the steps leading to the piazza, the president paused in the presence of Liberian ladies, on behalf of whom Miss Clarenda Sherman, in a fitting and appropriate address, welcomed the president to the mansion. 'Tis said the president was much pleased at this touching tribute shown him by the ladies of the nation. Those who heard Miss Sherman coagratulate her on the successful performance of an important and difficult task. Anthony said to Cleopatra: "I have praised you when you have well Deserved ten times as much as I have said." THE INAUGURAL BALL. 'Beauty hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear; Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear!" During the day the houses were dressed in palms and flags; at night they were adorned by brilliant lights. Rows of variously colored lanterns extended across the piazzas and the illuminated windows fairly glittered for the occasion. For about two hours in the public square a beautiful display of fireworks was carried on by the enterprising citizens of the republic. Large fire crackers roared like cannons. Variously swinging fireworks could be seen about the gate and sky-rockets hurried skyward to burst in beauty to the eye. Near the close of the display the invited guests began to arrive at the mansion for the great inaugural ball. At the end of the spacious double parlors sat President Barclay and lady receiving the congratulations of those who came. An immense crowd gathered here in honor of His Excellency and lady, and "to trip the Rock Island System thing of heart and mind." Thus far she has never faltered! God grant that she will never fall. G.W.ELLIUS Hon. A. Reeves who is bookkeeper in the Cement Mills at Iola, is visiting his family a few days, en route from Topeka, where he attended the Kansas Lincoln Day club exercises, he being president of the club. Hon. D.F.Tipton, P.F. Lewis and James Roper attended the Kansas Lincoln Day club exercises at Topeka last Friday and report an enjoyable time. Rev. P. H. Moss left Friday of last week for Topeka, to spend a few days. Rev. Blake is conducting a revival meeting which is doing a great good for the community. Mrs. Richardson of Ottawa, who spent a few days here with relatives and friends, returned to her home this week. Rev.J.P.Howard who assisted last week in a revival at St. John Chapel, Kansas City, has gone to Omaha, where he will visit a few weeks with Dr. Shaffer in a revival meeting. Rev. McClain, pastor of the C.M. E. church, held his quarterly meeting Sunday, Rev. Rivers presiding. The Maple Leaf club, organized Feb.6 at Miss Bertha Tipton's, met Friday evening at the home of Miss Cora Lyle. Emanuel Jefferson who is president of his club, gave a social at the A.M.E. church which was a grand success. TheBigTrees OF California. The age of these collossi is from 1,500 to 2000 years. The Mariposa Grove, which can be visited while en route to the Yosemite, contains some of the largest. in the Calaveras Groves are from ninety to one hundred of huge size. Near Santa Cruz is a beautiful grove of redwood Big Trees which will well employ a day's visit. These attractions are best reached by the UNION PACIFIC. Be sure your ticket reads via tqis line. Inquire of fantastic toe" In almost every room in the mansion and on the upper piazza dancing continued unabated to the close. In the parlors President Barclay led the grand march. In response to the music of the Brewerville band, the great dancers tried to exhaust the art of motion. In the meantime upstain the Liberian quadrille in the rooms and on the piazza was in the very glory of its sway. Refreshments were seasonably and sumptuously served, and with the evening's entertainment every one seemed delighted. At one o'clock many were reluctant to go, some lingered and others yet did not wish to go at all. It was a great inaugural ball. Associated with this administration it will be long remembered as an event whose plans were well executed: whose accommodations were complete; whose entertainment was most pleasant and delightful. Under the new administration Liberia starts off, "As if the beauteous ship enjoyed the beauty of the sea, She liftth up her stately head and saulth joyfully, A lovely path before her lies, a lovely path behind. She sails amid the loveliness like a thing of heart and mind." EMPORIA. I hereby announce my candidacy for councilman from the Sixth ward subject to the city Republican primaries March 16, 1904. Wm. A. MEYERS. I hereby announce my candidacy for councilman from the Fourth ward, subject to the city Republican primaries to be held March 16, '04. S. S. RICE. I hereby announce my candidacy for councilman from the Second ward, subject to the city Republican primaries to be held March 16, '04. CHAN, K. HOLLIDAY. I hereby announce my candidacy for councilman from the Fourth ward, subject to the city Republican primaries March 16, 1904. T. E. SHEARD. I hereby announce my candidacy for councilman from the Third ward subject to the city Republican primaries to be held March 16, 1904. Moses SNATTINGER. NEWS OF THE WEEK. W. D. Cooper is ill at home, 114 East 7th street. Sam'l Patten of Kansas City spent Thursday in the city. Mrs. M. Dyer is suffering from an attack of la grippe. Miss Minnie Howell visited last week in Manhattan, Kas. Miss Eva Miner of Lawrence, is visiting Mrs. C. C. Fulton. Mrs. Jno. Patterson is ill at her home, 1232 Buchanan street. Ned O'Banion is visiting with his mother at Clay Center, Kans. Miss Anna Grant is seriously ill at her home, 3rd and Polk streets. Rev. L. W. McCormick of Oskaloosa, is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Lee Anderson of Wichita, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Plumb. Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Gaines left Tuesday for Chicago to visit friends. Mrs. Geo. Turner of Oswego, Ks., visited wit Miss Minnie Howell this week. Mrs. J. D. Page is visiting in Omaha with her daughter, Mrs. John Pegg. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Willtams of Kensas City, are visiting relatives in the city. Miss Lutie Hawkins is ill with measles at her home. 416 Western avenue. Mrs. L. Manning and family will leave about March 1 for Chicago where they will reside. Miss Bertha Harlan has returned from Leavenworth where she visited relatives and friends. Mrs. Buckner is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Keith, northeast of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Greer of La Junta, Colo., passed through the city Monday en route to Kansas City. Mr. Terry Williams; who is now located at El Paso, Texas, spent last Wednesday in the city visiting with his family. Miss Helen McClain. who is attending K. U., spent Saturday and Sunday visiting her mother, Mrs. Sadie McClain. Jefferson King of Oskaloosa, Ks., spent last Friday and Saturday in the city visiting friends, returning home Sunday. Mss Della Epps of Des Molnes, Ia., passed through the city Wednesday en route to Horton, Kansas, to visit her aunt, Mrs. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brown have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Mabel, to Mr. Rob't Thompson, Thursday, Feb. 25. Messrs. D. F. Tipton of Emporia, R. M. Shelby and A. Peak of Paola, and Wm. Brown of Lawrence, were in attendance at the Lincoln Day banquet last Friday. The marriage of Miss Anna Stewart, daughter of Mrs. J. Stewart, to Mr. Roy Smith, of Iowa, occurred Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. J. North, 1825 Harrison street, Rev. A. Berry officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Smith left Wednesday for Kansas City, where they will reside. ' On Tuesday eve Mrs. O. A.Taylor entertained the members of the "District School." Games of various kinds and music afforded amusement for the evening, after which an elaborate lunch was served. CLUB NOTES. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club met this afternoon with Mrs. M. Clarke, 1515 Lane street. The Golden Rob club was entertained last Friday afternoon by Miss Nora Williams. The club will meet next Monday evening with Miss Cora Merritt at a "Martha Washington" tea party. The Ladies' Sewing circle met Wednesday with Mrs. T. Byrd of Lowman Hill. Lunch was served from 3 to 10 p. m., from which a neat sum was realized. We desire to call the special attention of all the clubs and societies to the fact that we give special bargains in Fruits for those entertainments. Morton & Golden, 817 Kansas Ave. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. Special meetings at Shiloh Baptist church each evening. Come early and get a seat. Nearly fifty persons have accepted Christ. We want fifty more before these meetings close. Preaching at 11 a. m and 7:30 p. m. by the pastor. Rev. Fishback received from the chairman of the Executive Committee an invitation to join the American delegation which will sail from New York March 8th for the World's Sunday School convention, which will meet in Jeruealem April 19th. Rev. Wm, Beckam, Field Sec'y delivered two sermons and one address at Shiloh this week. Revival services will continue for at least one week more. C. G. FISHBACK, Pastor. LANE CHAPEL C.M.E. CH 14TH & VAN BUREN. Preaching Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject—"Humility." Eevening subject—Christian's hope in God." Sunday school at 2 p. m. In our revival some forty souls were brought to the Lord and we trust that Divine blessings will still flow in our midst. REV. BERRY, Pastor. THEY'RE OFF! The candidates for city council, members of school board and city central committee are now all in, and the favorites who are selected at the coming city primaries on March 16, will bear safely the Republican banner of our city at the general city election. Chas. K. Holliday, who is without question one of Topeka's most prominent factors, has allowed his name to be used for councilman of the Second ward. Mr. Holliday is an extensive property owner and taxpayer in this city, which fact alone insures his interest in the position which seemingly at this time seeks him. He has no opposition in the coming primaries and will confront E. B. Snyder, the present democratic incumbent at the general election. If elected, he will greatly strengthen the city's administration. Sam'l S. Rice, whose candidacy for councilman from the Fifth ward is announced elsewhere in this paper, is well known in the business circles of this city, having operated a grocery store at the corner of Fourth and Taylor streets for more than twenty years, and at present is secretary of the Retail Grocers' association. He has at different times been ward councilman, and is at present serving on county central committee. He is quite a taxpayer, and his acquaintance in the ward naturally makes him the formidable candidate. T. E. Sheard, proprietor of Topeka's most fashionable torsorial parlor, has announced his candidacy for councilman from the Fourth ward. Mr. Sheard is well known throughout the city, having been identified in his present business for the past 20 years. As a man who has the interest of all taxpayers at heart he]stahds second to none in his ward, having placed himself on record two years ago, when an unfair assessment was attempted to be imposed upon the taxpayers in the fourth precinct of the Fourth ward for the purpose of opening and widening three streets within that precinct. The fight which Mr. Sheard made at that time naturally made for him more prominence. His campaign will be watched with interest. Wm. A. Meyers, who this week week announces his candidacy for councilman from the Sixth ward has been a resident of that ward for the past 16 years. He is an extensive taxpayer of the city, and has been known to remain unshaken within Republican ranks. Mr. Meyer, prior to the annexation of Potwin, was president of the council at that place and has been a member of the city central committeesince. Mr. Meyer is also an executive committeeman of Shawnee county. His record politically in Potwin and Shawnee county combined with the fact of his being identified with one of the largest printing establishments in the city necessarily gives to him an enviable following, and his campaign will be watched with interest. The voters of the third ward are openly congratulating themselves, owing to the fact that they will again be permitted to support one of Topeka's foremost citizens for the city council, Moses Snattinger. Not only is Mr. Snattinger one of the heaviest taxpayers in Topeka, but he has been identified with the mercantile trade of the city for over 35 years, and is at present president of the Shawnee Building and Loan association. It will be remembered that two years ago Mr. Snattinger ably served this city as councilman from the third ward, and owing to the assurance of the city central committee that he would have no opposition for re-nomination did little, if any, canvassing. This was taken advantage of by his present opponent, and through a certain amount of political chicanery dealt in only by the feminine sex, was defeated. The Third ward could produce no better man than Moses Snattinger. To our many readers of Wichita. We take pleasure in announcing the candidacy of W. O. Goodin for Councilman of the "Big 4th" ward. "Ollie," as he is generally known, is one of those "died in the wool" Republicans who has never asked for office at the hands of Wichita's populace, and should have no opposition for this honor. K. & L. of P. at Wichita. A. W. Harris, colored, who is state organizer of the Knights and Ladies of Protection, a colored insurance organization, opened a lodge in this city Wednesday evening. The lodge will be known as Peerless Princess No. 5, and is composed of the best class of colored people in the city. It was opened with forty beneficiary members. The following are the officers elected on Wednesday night: Thomas Glover, president; Mrs. Ida Clark, presiding lady; James Harper, vice president; Mrs. Ella Landrum, vice-presiding lady; Miss Sallie Ross, financial secretary. A. W. Harris of Topeka, who organized the lodge, is an intelligent and progressive colored man. He has for some years been connected with THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER, and is quite a prominet figure among the colored people.—Wichita Eagle. Madge M. Page, Plaintiff, vs. Clark B. Page, Defendant. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. The State of Kansas to Clark B. 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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. Night Phone 179% New Night Bel G. W. Hamilton- Topeka, Kansas. Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Issues policies for the sums of $250, $500, $1,000, also $75, $100, $150 and $200 for children over 6 years of age. This is the only colored Fraternal Insurance 929 Kansas Avenue SALINA, Kans., Feb. 8, '04. Whereas, the Rev. Jas. Thomas, who has been our beloved and devoted pastor for the past three years, has found it wise and best to sever his connection with our church and people; therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Board of St. John's Baptist church, of Salina, Kansas, that while we sincerely regret the loss of our pastor, we part with him consoled with the fact that what is our loss is the great gain of that part of the Master's vineyard in which his time and talents are to be expended. Be it further RESOLVED, That in the short time Rev. Thomas has been in our midst he has endeared himself to our people and our church by his marked ability as a minister of the gospel, his earnestness and untiring zeal as a worker in the Master's cause, his noble manhood and Christian character as a friend and citizen and his honest and faithful service in building up and strengthening our church and broadening and extending the Christian spirit and character among our people. RESOLVED, That we extend to our departing pastor and friend our most sincere wishes for his future well being and happiness, wishing for him from his congregation and his people in his new field of labor all the aid, encouragement and assistance which a noble Christian gentleman and a zealous and faithful servant of God should receive. RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the church, copies furnished the newspapers of Salina and THE PLAINDEALER, of Topeka, Kansas. J. D. RENFROE, O. T. GREEN, D. L. TAYLOR, N. E. WIGLEY, HENRY JORDAN, Deacons REV. M. COLLINS WRITES. Ten Nights With Rev. W. O. Williams at 2509 Pendleton Ave. St. Louis, Mo. On the night of Jan. 24th I left on the 12 o'clock train for St. Louis to fill a previous engagement with Rev. Williams to hold a revival meeting. I found him hard at work in a glorious revival with several bright conversions. I preached for him ten nights, and witnessed some of the brightest conversions I have ever witnessed in all my 23 years in revival meetings. Two school teachers and several graduates from the High school were converted in the meeting. Rev. Williams reported 27 conversions up to the night I left and the good work continues. He is an ideal pastor and his members all like him. He has in erection a fine church and his members are anxious to have him complete the church. He and his amiable wife treated me royally while I sojourned with them. I left on Feb. 5th for home. My oldest son, C. H. M. Milton Collins, has been appointed railway mail clerk, after 10 years teaching school. M. COLLINS, Springfield, Mo. P. S. I want to know if any unbiased sane man can read Bishop Turner's article, "Shall we have more Bishops—Explanations and Reasons given in reply," and not see that he is practically and morally and philosophically right. He being the senior Bishop it ought to be authentic, for there is no artifice in his reason given, but a plurality of facts showing why there should be no more Bishops elected at the General Conference next May. No one can question the Bishop's erudite explanations why we should not elect any more Bishops. The entity of our church along financial lines makes the Bishop's explanations more tangible and stringent. I like the Bishop parist in explaining to the aspirants for Bishop why we ought not to elect any more Bishops. Who can read that saint and seer statement, where he said: "Superannuate or Supernumerate H. M. Turner." No objections will be urged without a feeling of thrill of pathos deep down in our heart for that great and good man who has done so much for our church in America and in Africa. I say no—never locate any of our Bishops; let them die at their post. Old men for counsel and young men for war. We hope the delegates to the General Conference will not forget the meagre conditions of our laity, but devise ways and means to economize and liquidate the debts on our churches and business houses. God bless the church and cause. —M. COLLINS. MUSKOGEE, I. T. A grand leap year entertainment was given Thursday night, Feb. 4, at the A.M.E. church by the young ladies of this city, and one of the largest crowds of our young people that ever assembled in Muskogee turned out to this affair. A grand supper, with refreshments, was served. A grand march took place in connection with the supper and other features of the program, which gave enjoyment to all present. The ladies escorted the young men to and from the entertainment and were very liberal with their pocketbooks. Beware, young men, the ladies will expect you to return favors. Dr. Wm. Sims has been on the sick list, but is now able to attend to business at the bank again. Dr. J. D. Davis has built him a cozy little office down on So. 2d street and has recently occupied it. Mrs. Lucy Turner, one of the young ladies of the city, who was married last fall, died Tuesday, Feb. 2. Mrs. J. E. Johnson who has been on the sick list for several weeks, is able to up and around again. She made a trip last week to Tullahassee Mission where her husband is superintendent. Oil has been found in Muskegee and reports of a great oil field are favorable facts. Experienced oil men say that 400 barrels or more can be obtained each day. This will be a fortune to the city. Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry and is often trundling in a wheel-barrow as lolling in a coach and six. Mrs. J. M. Smith has been on the sick list, but is up again. Quarterly meeting was held at the A.M.E. church last Sunday week by Presiding Elder Tyson. Services were well attended and a large collection realized. Mrs. A. D. Edwards of Denison, Texas, who spent several days in the city recently, may return here to live. There have been two weddings in high circles here. On Jan. 26 at the A. M. E. church occurred the marriage ceremony of Mrs. M. E. Jones to Mr. A. D. Vann, Rev. H. Tooms officiating; and on the following evening at the residence of A. G. W. Sango occurred the marriage of Mrs. Hattie B. Lowery to Mr.W.E. Murdock, Rev. Haywood officiating. CARTHAGE, MO We have in our midst a young composer, James Scott. 18 years of age, who is destined to enter the front ranks of the musical world. "A Summer Breeze" is his first piece, which is considered the best two-step published since Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag;" his second composition, "The Fascinator," dedicated to Miss Daisy Pierce, of Joplin, and his third, called "On the Pike," which will be on sale shortly, are attracting wide attention. Mr. Scott was born in Neosho, this state, and began his musical education in Joplin, and is now employed at the Dumars Music company, where his music is published. Contiased from Page One industries of the South. All its strength was built upon the sweat and toil of this slave labor. After emancipation the question came to the South of the Negro as a free laborer. as a producer to be reckoned with. We all know very well what was the attitude of our enemies. They said we were worthless, would avoid labor, and would soon drift back into slavery. They judged all of us by the class of the old plantation Negro with his forty acres and a mule, who one summer morning was troubled with laziness, and rolling over in his bed, he looked out of his window and said to his wife: "Miranda, de sun am so hot, and dem rows am so long, and dat ole grey mule am so pestiverous, dat I do believe chile, dat I have a call to preach." We had a few like that, and other things that have been a drawback to us. If taken according to toil, to hard facts, before these figures that I have, words are as inadequate as empty sounds. At the close of the war we produced, I believe, something like 4,000,000 bales of cotton. Last year we produced 10,500,000 bales of cotton, and I find that the supply of cotton for the whole world was only 14,000,000 bales, and of that, of the 14,000,000 bales produced 5.7 was America's production. In other words, the world's supply of cotton is being produced by the colored people of this country. People who produce cotton in the other countries are also colored people. The looms and spindles of England and France would stop simply, if the black toilers of the South were not able to send them enough cotton for their looms. We have justified the hopes of our friends, and the predictions of our enemies have not come true. The Negro as a laborer has made a good record. Another thing we have to face is our relation to the organized labor of this country. It is true there are unions that admit Negroes to membership, but after being admitted we cannot get recognition, and we simply pay our money to become better shut out from the opportunities of making an honest livelihood. The colored women are the backbone of the race. Statistics show that 70 out of every 100 colored women go out to work by day or the month, or take work into it eir homes. So many of our women are able to support their husbands, and are doing it in this country. We have got to learn to work and support our women, so that they may properly rear and train our children. Another thing, we must look to the question of our citizenship. We now learn that after forty years of freedom a great mistake was made, and we are told that we made the mistake and began at the top instead of at the bottom, and now after making such a great mistake we must retrace our steps and begin all over again. The work of Lincoln and Sumner and Douglass is to be nullified by this new Light that has come to men after these men are dead. A story goes that in France on the great battle ground of the battle of Waterloo, the great hosts of Napoleon and Wellington come back in spirit forms and fight again the great battle night after night; that the sound of horses' feet the tramping of soldiers and the deep roll of cannons can be distinctly heard as in the actual contest. Just so, I sometimes think that the men who marched through Atlanta to the sea, when they see how the Negro is being denied the rights for which they contended and won, that when those men who laid down their lives for the preservation of the Union, who bled and struggled upon the battle field for the sake of liberty and justice, as they see this spirit of nullification of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments, and the wholesale disfranchisement of the colored voters spreading over the land, that they too will come back to fight upon the field of battle. What we need is a great big, strong dose of manhood medicine: We want to call out and support men who stand for principle. If the colored people of Kansas had not the exercise of the ballot, men like Vardaman of Mississippi would frame laws to divide the school fund, make Jim Crow cars, and otherwise attempt to antagonize the Negro, for they cannot stop him in his progress. Educated citizenship will never submit to the tyranny of a Vardaman, a Tillman or a John Temple Graves. The race wants men, needs men who will stand up against all oppo- sition for their rights, and if necessary die for them. We admire the Irish; for they have fought for years for the same principles for which we contend. Year after year, century after century, the Irishman has fought right on and for 700 years he has been slowly gaining ground until he has fought his way into the British House of Parliament. As with an individual, so with a race, the man who fights and shows that he will not be trodden upon, or be a coward, his rights will be respected. I hold there is no middle ground between serfdom and citizenship. I am not for bloody revolution, I am not for the red shirt and firebrand. I am a peace man. I would fight the battle of peace. In doing this I repeat the words of Booker T. Washington: "What the race needs now is a whole army of men and women well trained to lead, and at the same time devote themselves to agriculture, mechanics, domestic employment and business." As to the mental training that these educated leaders should be equipped with, I should say, give them all the mental training and culture that the circumstances of individuals will allow—the more the better. No race can permanently succeed until its mind is awakened and strengthened by the ripest thought. But I would consistently have it kept in the minds of those who are educated in books that a large proportion of those who are educated should be so trained in hand that they can bring this mental strength and knowledge to bear upon the physical conditions of life. The Negro should be taught that material development is not an end, but merely a means to an end. As Prof. DuBois puts it, the idea should not be simply to make men carpenters, cut to make carpenters men. In saying what I do in regard to industrial education, I do not wish to be understood as meaning that the education of the Negro should be confined to that kind alone, because we need men and women well educated in other directions; but for the masses, industrial education is the supreme need. In the present condition of my race, that knowledge of chemistry will mean most which will make forty bushels of corn grow where only twenty bushels have grown, that knowledge of mathematics will be most helpful that will construct a three-room cottage to replace the one-room cabin; that literature most potent which will make the girl the thorough mistress of modern household economy. The race sees it, the race wants it, not as an end, but as a means to a higher life. Industrial development will bring a change in the civil and political status of the South. And this, if for no other reason, should enlist the active aid and sympathy of every patriotic citizen in the North. Those who revere the name of Lincoln should see to it that we do not fail in the reaping of the full fruit of his life and martyrdom. There are good men and women among our race who are willing to do right, who love justice and fair play; and there are good men and women among the white people who love equally as much as we do these cardinal virtues, and who are every day coming more and more into power and influence in controlling the thought and public opinion, and consequently the actions of the American people regarding the Negro's welfare. God in His allwise Providence is slowly working wonderful changes for good in our behalf. We have our work to do. I want to see the time come when the Negro preacher has his work to do. Since we maintain colored cherches, we must have colored preachers to lead them, and a preacher is worth just what the people put into him. Why some fool white preacher has said that if the Negro got into heaven he would have to come in on all fours. If we do there's one consolation, that while on earth we have been getting up higher every siuce we got up in 1863, until we have taken honors from his race in high school, college and university. We want educated preachers who can refute such men as Dixon in his "Leopard Spots." In this country we are going to stay. White and black will go up or down together. No man goes up alone, no man goes down alone. The Negro race in America is coming up. We cannot be stopped. We cannot be held back. We are coming all along the line, and America is going to teach the world this lesson; that after ten millions of black men have contended and struggled in the contact with the millions of white, after we all have fought over this problem, we shall calmly come to know in short but this, "Man, thou art my brother." I. M. BLITZ, JEWELER Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry and Silverware. BELL PHONE 281. 429 KANSAS AVENUE. We are to teach the nations of the earth that lesson of love that is to be the plane of the highest and best life of the world, and the exemplification of the life of our Lord, Jesus Christ. ECHOES OF LINCOLN DAY. The Lincoln Day club should congratulate itself on the splendid exercises of Feb'y 12, 1904, as it was an epoch making event. The only criticism as we see that could be made on the Lincoln Day exercises is that the banquet, program should commence earlier in order that the program could be finished in regular order. No one, we think, however, should have taken exceptions to the change of place when taking into consideration the circumstance that the guest of noon had to catch train for home. Another thing, intrigue and smooth work will not make the organization friends, for officers let the people at the people at the banquet table elect whom they want. Rv. R. C. Ransome's address at Representative hall was without doubt one of the ablest speeches ever delivered in the state. He spiked many a gun which was trained for game on the occasion. Jackson's Military band deserves great credit for their appearance and lively interest they take in such a splendid affair as that at Representative hall last Friday night. The colored people should give their support. The following out of town guests attended the banquet: R. M. Shelby, Paola; Alex Reeves, Tipton, Roper and Lewis, Emporia; Nelson Crews, Kansas City, Mo.; Hon. I. F. Bradley, Prof. W. T. Vernon, Kansas City, Kansas; G. W. Jonee, Hill City; J. G. Groves, Edwardsville; Col. Jas. Beck, Lawrence; L. W. Hardiu. Junction City; J. P. King, Oskalosa; Mr. Brown, Lawrence; M. A. G. Martin, Holton; A. Peak, and others. The following were elected as officers for the ensuing year: Alex Reeves, Emporia, President; R. M. Shelby, Paola, 1st vice president; G. W. Jones, Hill City, 2nd vice president; J. B. Bass, secretary; D. W. Tipton, Emporia, treasurer; Jas. H. Guy, Topeka, toastmaster. Executive committee, at large, J. H. B. Taylor; Prof. W. I. Vernon, Prof. W. R. Carter, A. J. Armstead, L. W. Hardin, D. Hickman, W. N. Evans Jos. B. Bass, secretary of the Club, is one of the most unique characters in the West. This organization of which he has been chosen secretary for the fourth consecutive time, owes its existence to this remarkable youngman. It was he who first conceived the idea of annually celebrating the birth of the immortal Lincoln, and today no event is looked forward to with more interest than the annual celebration of the birth of humanity's greatest friend. Mr. Bass is a young man of rare ability—a newspaper man of the highest class, and in his quiet, easy way has done more for the uplift of the race than any man of his years in the West. Bass is a man that doesn't talk but does things. Associated with him has been Mr. J. H. B. Taylor, whose persistent efforts for the Club's success stands out in the bold relief. Taylor is one among the most enterprising young Negroes in Kansas—always ready and willing to lend a hand for the betterment of the race. Taolor and Bass are all right, and not only the Club, but the people of Kansas are proud that we have them with us. COLUMBUS, KAN. Columbus is having her share of sickness. The Valentine social last Saturday night at the A.M.E. church was very well attended, quite a number from Scammon and Weir City being present. Rev. Chiles of Mineral, Rev. Williams and Messrs. Booth and Robbins of Scammon, were visitors in the city Sunday. Both ministers preached at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Mrs. May Able arrived home last week from Ft. Gibson on account of the serious illness of her little boy. Frank Bedell left Sunday for Springfield, Mo. TOPEKA, KANS. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Miss Minnie Young and Wm. Briggs united in happy wedlock Tuesday week at the residence of Dr Brown, where they now reside. The groou's brother from Kentucky was present. Frank Tilman, Frank Parker and Adline Lawson have died in the past week. Funeral of the former was conducted under the auspices of the Odd Fellows at the A.M.E. church, and the two latter took place at Ebenezer Baptist church. On the sick list: Mrs. Frank Johnson, Clyde Mills, Martha Groves, Mary Richie, Henrietta Kelly, Geo. Kellv, Eli Green; children: C. Dickey, Hazel Cook, Birt Letcher, Mary Hill, Hence Cook, Ida Mosley, Jennie Sloss, Jennie Beatty, Clarence Porter, Frank Woodson, Bertie Wilson, Ed White, H. Dale and a hundred children with measles. We do not approve of the slap the Globe gave the ladies' card club, as long as white ladies have card clubs. Nick Chiles was transacting business here Tuesday. PORT WILLIAMS NOTES. Rev. A. L. Flourney of Greenville, Miss., who has been holding a series of meetings here, has captured nearly all the sinners for Christ, both old and young. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lee was laid to rest in Mt. Gilliam cemetery Saturday, Feb. 6. She first had an attack of measles, which turned into pneumonia, which caused her death Friday, the 5th. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community. Mrs. Sarah Ferguson of Omaha, visited her son, Chas. Ferguson, here a few days. Mrs. Liza Ferguson is able to be up again after a long illness of measles and pneumonia. J. D. Richardson will erect a new residence on his farm this spring, having returned here from Omaha some time ago. Mr. and Mrs. Corporal of N. Lawrence, will move to their fruit farm in the spring. Misses Isabelle and Luella Buchanan will return to Effingham shortly to resume their studies in the County High school. All the pupils of the advance classes of District No. 20 are making rapid stride to be able to enter the County High school next fall. Lawrence, Kan. The memorial service in honor of Deacon Gregg were held last Sunday at the Warren St. Baptist church and the program was well rendered. The remarks made by Mrs. Lindsay-Gregg and Dr. F. D. Harvey were especially good. The Sunday Forum met at the usual hour. Mr. Guy of Topeka talked on the "Life of Abraham Lincoln." The programs for the past two or three Sundays have been unusually good, and the people are taking more interest and are attending better. Archie Gregg' of Kansas City, was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. Mariah Price visited with relatives and friends in Kansas City last week. Miss Vera Lindsay with Mrs. Nellie A. Willis, have opened up dressmaking parlors at 909 Mass street. 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