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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. SUFFERINGS OF THE NEGRO Historical Society State House VOLUME VI. The Late Col. R. G. Ingersoll Told in Unmeasured Terms of the Inhuman Treatment of the Blacks Said the Negro Has Suffered Enough We Say its Time to Fight. The following speech was delivered by Col. R. G. Ingersoll at Chicago, October 21, 1876; I have thought that human Impudence reached its limit ages and ages ago. I had believed that some time in the history of the world impudence had reached its height, and so believed until I read the coquatulary address of Adam S. Hewitt, chairman of the National Executive Democratic committee, wherein he congratulates the Negroes of the South on what he calls a democratic victory in the state of Indiana. If human impudence can go beyond this, all I have to say is, it never has. (Laughter.) What does he say to the Southern people, to the colored people? He says to them in substance: "The reason the white people trample upon you is because the white people are weak. Give the white people more strength, put the white people in authority, and although they munder you now when they are weak, when they are strong they will let you alone. (Laugher and applause.) Yes, the only trouble with our southern white brethren is that they are in the minority, and they kill you now, and the only way to save your lives is to put your enemy in the majority." "That is the doctrine of Abram S. Hewitt, and he congratulates the colored people of the South upon the democratic victory in Indiana. There is going to be a great crop of hawks next season—let us congratulate the doves. (Laughter.) That is it. The burglarls have whipped the police—let us congratulate the bank. (Laughter.) That is it. The wolves have killed off almost all the shepherds—let us congratulate the sheep. (Laughter and applause.) This is the same Abram S. Hewitt who has endeavored to set the rotten teeth of Democratic slander into the live and quivering flee of that splendid man, James G. Blaine. (Cheers.) The same Hewitt that congratulates the Negroes of the South upon the prospect of their assassins getting into political power—the next thing we hear from him is the slander against the name and reputation of a man of whom he is not fit to speak even in terms of praise. (Applause.) In my judgment the black people have suffered enough. They have been slaves for 200 years, and more than all, they have been compelled to keep the company of the men that owned them. (Laughter and applause.) Think of that. Think of being compelled to keep the society of the man who is stealing from you! Think of being compelled to live with the man who sold your wife. Think of being compelled to live with the man who stole your child from the cradle before your very eyes! Think of being compelled to live with the thief of your life, and spend your days with the white robber, and to be under his control! The black people have suffered enough. For 200 years they were owned and bought and sold and branded like cattle. For 200 years every human tie was rent and torn asunder by the bloody brutal hands of avarice and might. They have suffered enough. During the war the black people were our friends not only, but whenever they were entrusted with the family, with the wives and children of their masters, they were true to them. They stayed at home and protected the wife and child of the master while he went into the field and fought for the right to whip and steal the child of the very black man that was protecting him. (Applause.) The black people I say, have suffered enough, and for that reason I am in favor of this government protecting them in every Southern state, if it takes another war to do it. (Cheers.) We never can compromise with the South a the expense of our friends. (Voice, "Never!") We never can be friends with the men that starved and shot our brothers. (Voices, "Never!") We never can be friends with the men that waged the most cruel war in the world; not for liberty, but for the right to deprive other men of their liberty. We never can be friends until they treat the black man justly; until they treat the white Union man respectfully; until Republi- canism ceases to be a crime, until to vote the Republican ticket ceases to make you a political and social outcast. We want no friend- ship with the enemies of our country. (Applause.) THE NATION'S FRIENDS AND ENEMIES. The next question is, who shall have possession of this country—the men that saved it or the men that sought to destroy it? The southern people lit the fires of civil war. They who set the conflagration must be satisfied with ashes left by the conflagration. The men that saved the Ship of State must sail it. The men that saved the flag must carry it. (Applause.) This government is not far from destruction when it crowns with its highest honor in time of peace, the man that was false to it in time of war. (Applause.) This nation is not far from the precipice of annihilation and destruction when it gives its highest honor to a man false, false to the country when everything we hold dear trembled in the balance of war, when everything was left to the arbitrament of the sword. R. G, Ingersoll was an infidel, but every pulsation of his great heart was in unison with the great principle of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, and what he said in the interest of humanity will go echoing down the corridors of time as long as the earth grows a plant or the ocean rolls a wave. He understood well the attitude of the South toward the Negro, and there was nothing vacillating about his position on that question. He points out the only true policy for the party to pursue in dealing with rights of the freedmen in the South. These are living words, and clearly depict the character of the man who uttered them: "We cannot compromise with the South at the expense of our friends." Where human rights, God-given, are involved, there can be no honorable compromise save upon the principle of right. Upon this point there is nothing equivocal about the position of this illustrious and magnanimous man. The infidel here sets the pace for Christians; and it is pertinent that we ask where is the man of God with the boldness on his side which truth gives, who is willing to carry into fruition this gospel of the late R. G. Ingersoll. What the Republican party needs is a man whose moral courage is equal to his love of humanity. The rotten, weak kneed policy now pursued is a disgrace, and what we need in Congress is a few more men of the Theodore Roosevelt stamp. The delegation in Congress from this state possess neither the John Brown spirit nor the trepidity of Ingersoll. SOME STAGE NOTES. The Black Patti Troubadours are Having Continued Success. February 22, Portsmouth, Ohio; 23, Huntington, West Va.; 24, Bluefield, Va.; 25, Roanoke; 26, Lynheburg; 27, Petersburg; 29, Richmond. The Black Patti Troubadours since playing Topeka have had that same continued success. In Kansas City the week of the first to the 6th receptions were given to the members of tho company by the various clubs of the city. Billy Ward's birthday reception was a grand event, and gathered around the festive board were Negroes representing every walk in the educational and professional world. The company sends regards to the ladies of THE PLAINDEBLER office, also its affable manager, Mr. Nick Chiles, also Epp Love, and TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 26, 1904. Miss Olive Cassells has been on the sick list also Miss Ada E. Robinson. C. A. Strawther, deputy of the state of Pennsylvania and J. T. Brandy of Washington, Pa., both being officers of Keystone lodge, B. P. O. E., visited their brother members of the Black Patti company and were heartily received by them. C. A. Strawther the district deputy of Keystone lodge should be complimented upon his untiring energy in seeing that the boys of the company received their proper transfers and cards pertaining to the order, also A. D. Byrd must be complimented upon the service he personally rendered causing Deputies Strawthers and Brandy to sharpen themselves up and show their true colors. Mack Allen, the king of the wire, has been astounding his audiences nightly by adding three new tricks to his wire act, and every night vociferous applause is much in evidence. Mr. Allen has just closed a contract with Sossman & Landis, theatrical scene painters, for a Niagra Falls scene for his act, the painting of the same will cost $300, making Mr. Allen's act the most expensive done by a colored man on a high wire. A theatrical critic in The Freeman pays the following tribute to our closest friend and brother printer, Mr. Will Harris, who passed to a higher life in Indianapolis, Ind., a short time ago. We know nothing about stage matters, but we do know that Harris was one of the best all round newspaper men (white or colored) in the business. From the "case" to the editorial chair Mr. Harris was an artist, and had his skin been white, he would no doubt have held an exalted position on some of the great metropolitan dailies. He was a typical Kansan, having been born and educated in this state, which is proud to own him as one of her illustrious sons. Like Will Driver and Nat Langston, Mr. Harris passed away when he had just reached a place where his usefulness could be appreciated. The Freeman says: "I. McCorker, (Mr. Will Harris) whose early death has disappointed us all, as a stage writer gave promise of future worth. While he could not succeed in putting his ideas together as good as J. D. Howard, he knew more than Howard does about stage matters and stage history. Two things I noted: He was no judge of an instrumentalist, and he hardly knew the lines which divide strictly between stage criticism and insinuation. He was quite a good judge of singers, and his love for music was the brightest feature of his writings." Prof. James Wolfscale, leader of the Sells & Downs side show band will also have charge of a band with the Oto Floto show. Prof. Wolfscale will remain with the Sells show, and has secured Lee Northington, of Topeka, to direct the Floto band. "Osage" as he is sometimes called by his friends, is a good musician and with his wide experience, we believe he will give universal satisfaction. LEAVENWORTH. A. W. Hopkins, secretary of the local miners union, of Leavenworth returned last week from Indianapolis, Ind., where he attended a session of the United Mine Workers of America. He reports a pleasant session and a good time. There were seventeen colored delegates in attendance and the colored people of that city entertained them royally. Several times during his sojourn, he was the guest of Rev. B. F. Watson and family. Mr. Hopkins is one of the leading men among the miners of the West, and they place explicit confidence in his judgment to decide matters of importance to the order. ORIENT INSURANCE CO., IS NO MORE! K. QL. f P., Too Strong for the White Man's Graft. Says he Will Not Be a Party to a Graft for a White Man—People all Over the State are Coming to the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Following is the resignation of Mr. Paul Jones from the Knights and Ladies of the Orient, which speaks for itself. THE PLAINDEALER has contended all along that the fraternal insurance business among colored people should be conducted among themselves. From the fact that the white people would not accept colored people into their fraternal order and as we have to "tread the winepress alone," it is much better that we have all colored officers, especially since we have men fully competent to carry on our business. Mr. Jones has at last come to think as we did, and has withdrawn from the order after four months of toil and strife. He said, as we knew it would be said, "the white man wants to hold the sack and let the Negroes fill it up." The Knights and Ladies of Protection are moving along in peace and harmony with Colonel Beck as president, J. G. Groves as treasurer and P. C. Thomas as financial secretary. The first death to occur in the order since its organization was Miss Kate Hamilton of Ottawa, Kansas, a member of Forest Park, No. 11. The amount due her at the time of her death was $90. At a meeting of the officers last Friday at headquarters at Topeka, it was decided that the claim should be paid. The following receipt was received from the heirs of Mrs. Hamilton, of Ottawa. The money was paid within ten days after Mrs. Hamilton's death; RECEIPT OF BENEFICIARY. We, the undersigned heirs of Mrs. Hamilton of Ottawa, Kansas, do hereby certify that we have received in full payment and settlement from the National Council of the Knights and Ladies of Protection all monies due and payable under Beneficiary certificate No. 368, and do further certify that we surrender any further liability against the said National council. Signed in the presence of ERNEST CRITH ABE McCLOUD The order is growing, and no one need fear that the business will lag for want of attention, as these gentlemen are determined to spend time and money to prove to the people that Negroes are capable of doing something good for themselves. Mr. Groves and Col. Beck are set upon the success of this order, and the public can bet that they will be winners. The officers have decided to take in the struggling members of the Orient and will make proper allowances for their losses in the Orient. They will do well to write the officers and ascertain particulars at once. Agents will be sent over the state to solicit the people to join: MR. JONES' RESIGNATION. TOPEKA, KAUSA, January 20, 1904. John M. Wright, Esq., City: Dear Sir: Being fully convinced that it is the evident purpose of the treasurer, F. S. Thomas, to dictate, dominate and control the executive committee and national council of the order because of the mortgaged indebtedness of most of them to him and believing, as I do, that the Negroes of this state or elsewhere should not be used for the purpose of creating a graft for a white man or any set of men, I therefore resign as national secretary of said order. Negroes Recognised as Jurors. The case involving the right of Negroes to sit on juries in Alabama, recently decided by the United States supreme court, is being regarded by the county authorities of Dallas in the selection of juries for that county. The Selma Times has this to say on the subject: In a case that went up from Montgomery county a short while ago the United States supreme court held that when Negrees were excluded from being drawn on juries on motion of any attorney defending a man the verdict could be set aside when a conviction was had. Under this ruling of the United States supreme court it was absolutely necessary to put the names of Negroes in the jury box along with white men's names in order to comply with the decision of the United States court. The jury commission, acting under legal advice, put the names of Negroes in the box, and yesterday when the juries were drawn the names of several Negroes were drawn to serve on juries. On the regular petit jury for the week commencing Feb'y 29, the names of Wm. F. Clark, the well-known barber, and David Taylor Mitchel were drawn. On the regular petit jury for April 18 the name of R. H. Reagin was drawn. C. W. Smith, the painter, and several others were drawn on special venires! This is the first time since reconstruction days that the names of Negroes have appeared on a jury list in Dallas. It is hardly probable that any of them will sit on a jury, on account of being set aside by the lawyers on one side or the other, but there is nothing to prevent them drawing their $2 per day as long as the term for which they are drawn lasts. The jury commissioners acted right in complying with the decision of the court, otherwise the county would have been put to a great expense. The supreme court is bigger than the custom that has prevailed in the South of excluding Negroes' names from the jury box, and the decision of the United States supreme court will have to be complied with everywhere in order to make the drawing of juries legal.—Montgomery Evening Times, 2 February, 1904. Tuskegee's Negro Conference. 1. In this the thirteenth annual session of the Tuskegee Negro conference, composed of representatives of the masses of our people in nearly all walks of life from practically all of the southern states, we would again declare our faith in the wisdom of unceasing efforts to secure homes and land, the exercise of thrift, keeping out of debt, getting rid of the one-room cabin, the building of good school houses and better churches, the extension of the school term, the building of good public roads, the prompt and regular payment of all taxes, especially the poll tax; and because 85 per cent of our people live by agriculture, we urge that everything be done to make agricultural life attractive. 2. In connection with thorough education of all the people, we urge a high standard of morality, Christain character, and a strict line between the good and bad, and that our teachers and ministers be required to maintain at all times the highest standard of life. 3 A careful observation of the condition of the race in our local communities convinces us that there is abundant evidence that the moral condition of our people improves as education increases, and there is no evidence that education increases crime. 4. Since the two races are to reside in the South, we urge that everything be done on both sides to promote harmony and mutual confidence and we urge our white fellow-citizens to do everything in their power to place a premium upon right conduct and high character among our people, and to the end that peace and prosperity may abide, we urge that our people be careful to refrain from the committing of crime; and further, when crime is committed, or charged, every individual shall be given a legal trial to the end that the curse of lynch law, which lowers and blunts the moral sense and disturbs the material prosperity of both races, may forever cease to be practiced any where in our land. Hon. Sheffield Ingalls, son of the late John J. Ingalls, who was the pride of Kansas and the nation, is being pushed by his friends (and they are many) for probate judgeMr. Ingalls first saw the light of day in the city of Atchison in 1875. He attended the public schools, Midland college and graduated from K. U. in '98, read law in the office of Tuft & Crowell and was admitted to the bar in 1899 my ex-Judge Bland. He was appoint d police judge of his city when the metropolitan police law was in force, and after its abolishment he was elected until he became tired and refused to be a candidate. Mr. Ingalls is in no faction, but stands up for that which he believes to be right and just for the people. He is an uncompromising Republican, never bolting but 1 always responding to the call of his party. He is a brilliant attorney and enjoys a lucrative practice. He relies upon his own resources and ability to make his way to success and has done so since a boy. Unlike most young men who depend upon the names of their parents who became famous by meritorious acts, he is not depending entirely upon the good name of his father, but is trying to keep that good name fresh in the minds of the people. Like his illustrious father, he believes in the freedom of everybody, and equal interpertations of the law for all. Mr. Ingalls is a staunch friend to the colored people and has a host of warm friends among them. The Republicans of Atchison county are preparing to unite the party this fall by nominating the strongest men in the party for county officers. We mention a few of those who are holding office and will have no opposition for renomination. The hardest fight in the county will be on sheriff. J. W. Miller, custodian of the Atchison county court house, is being groomed for sheriff. He was born in that county in 1860. His father was a veteran of the civil war, and he only regrets that he was too young to answer Uncle Abe's call for men to defend the Union. He has always been a supporter of Republicanism, and has assisted others to office. Now he thinks that those who received his help should return the favor. Mr. Miller is a highly respected citizen, and his heart is larger than his pocketbook. Though poor in purse he is not in health and reputation. He will have to depend on his friends to fight his battle. Hon. C. E. White, clerk of the district court, will have no opposition for renomination. He has held the office without profit for two years, and at the last legislature it was so arranged that he could earn a living out of the office. Hon. S. S. King, candidate for county clerk, will have no opposition. He was born in New Jersey and was brought to Kansas by his NUMBER 8. A Glimpse at Some of the Men Who Seek Favors at the Hands of the Atchison County Voters. All are Good Men and if Elected Will Make Good, Officers. parents when eleven months, landing in Atchison county, where he has since resided and has always been a staunch Republican. HANNA VINDICATED. No greater glory can a man win than to prove a true and noble character. This is what the Kansas City Journal says of Senator Hanna, and it is the truth: "The career of the late Senator Hanna serves as an excellent illustration of the fact that sooner or later justice is usually done a good man in American politics. In 1896 when Mr. Hanna had assumed charge of the national campaign for the Republican, and thereafter, he was maligned by the Democrats, bitterly assailed by the Populists and held up by opposing cartoonists to the ridicule, contempt and execution of the world. It can hardly be called an exaggeration to say that no public man in modern times was more abused than he. For nearly six years this vituperation and calumny were persisted in, until in many quartars Mr. Hanna was seriously believed to be a serviceable tool of the wealthy, a corruptionist in politics and an implacable enemy of the laboring man. "Senator Hanna made no reply to these vicious attacks. He maintained a good natured silence. Neither vituperation nor caricature disturbed his temper and remarkable equipoise. He patiently abided his time, and finally emerged from the torrents of abuse without a scar and with but few personal enemies. The esteem in which Senator Hanna was popularly held in the last few years before his death was the justice and the tribute paid to the true man that was in him. His honesty and amiability recovered more for him than the defamation of his enemies had taken away, and during the closing months of his life heatbed forth as an arbitrator between labor and capital and as a true friend of both. "It is gratifying to the admirers and friends of Senator Hanna to reflect that he had rounded off his public career most creditably before his death. His standing and influence as a United States senator were universally recognized, and his last political battle resulted in a glorious victory and a sweeping personal vindication." LANECHAPEL C.M.E.CHURCH. Sunday services: Preaching at 11 a.m. by pastor. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. D. Hickman. Every one is cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Alice Barnett died last Saturday at her home on South Topeka avenue. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the C. M. E. church, of which she was a faithful member. Services were conducted by Rev. A. Berry and the Benevolent society. Mrs. Barnett leaves two daughters to mourn her demise. Interment was in Topeka cemetery. FOURT WARD Sam'l S. Rice, whose candidacy for councilman from the 4th 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. published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kaz. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 119 EAST SEVENTH STREET. MICK CHILES, - - Business Manager I. H. CHILDERS, - - Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Six months by mail.....75c Three months by mail.....50c Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY. FEB. 26, 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. H. A. S. Bird Ex-Ct attorney, announces himself a candidate for Legislature from the thirty-eighth district, subject to the Republican primaries. A few weeks ago we skinned a skunk in Kansas City, Kansas, and while we were successful in performing the task without getting stink on our hands, yet the fumes still fill the air. He is belching forth his sickening odor because Prince Hall Grand lodge, A. F. & A. M. accepted our advice, and have decided not to print their minutes until after this year's session, when both will be printed under one cover. "Friday" (the Kansas City Negro) was too slow, the people to whom he sub-let the contract couldn't do the work in time, and as it is so close to the next meeting, the lodge acted on the good judgment of THE PLAINDEALER, and will have no minutes this year. "Friday" will yell like a Sioux buck, but we have blocked his little game. In the death of Dr. Carl Swenson of Lindsborg, Kansas loses a wonderful man—wonderful in that he has held for years an influence over a large community of his people, in that he could swing them in elections at a word. And for this he was both loved and feared by politicians. WHILE we are striving to obtain property, let us not forget to strive to open up avenues for the employment of our young men and women, who, each year, are thrown upon the world to battle for mankind's rights. We olten wonder why more of our people don't go out upon the farms instead of investing all their cash in city property, where taxes are highest and everything to buy at high prices. Who'll venture to the farm? We are reproducing this week extracts from the famous speeches of Col. Robt. G. Ingersoll. They are worth the reading. Consider them. Honest people will say he was right. It now seems that Russia regrets her actions in clashing arms with Japan. War in reality isn't what it seems in contemplation. FROM admissions made by statehood boomers for Oklahoma that the Repgblicans need expect no favors from that source should Oklahoma and the Indian Territories be admitted as a state may cause some delay in action being taken [to admit them to statehood. Prominent Men of Shawnee County Who Ask Favors at the Hands of The Republican Party STATE SENATORS. 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 commission. district, subject to the Republican primaries. Mr. Sims is a son of Maj. Simms, president of the First National Bank, and one of the old timers who has lived in the mission township for the past thirty years. He is a successful farmer and stock raiser, and a good business man as well. He is quite a politician and wielded considerable influence in the last legislature, being a member of the Ways and Means committee and did much in behalf of the Topeka Industrial Institute. Hon. A. J. McCabe who is now occupying the position of Judge of the Court of Topeka, wishes to go a little higher, and therefore announces himself as a candidate for Judge of the District Court of Shawnee county to succeed the Hon. Z. T. Hazen. How well he filled the position he now holds is told by the people who placed him there for three terms. He has a host of friends and is well known in the county. He says he will be somewhere about the wire when the judge taps the bell. Hon. A. W. Dana who is one of brightest attorneys practicing law at the Shawnee bar, announces his candidacy for Judge of the District Court, subject to the Republican primaries. He claims his good republicanism and sterling qualties 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 tomeet. He believes in progressiveness. The record of Mr. Betts in the House of Representatives for four years is sufficient guaranty that the people will make no mistake in conferring Senatorial honors upon him. Candidate for Stale Senator, First Term, From Shawnee County, Mr. Betts has lived in Shawnee County for the past thirty years, and knows the needs of the county. Like many others he was a heavy loser in the big flood, but has stood loyally by North Topeka and its interests and still lives there. He has served his Ward as Councilman for two years, and the North Representative District in the Legislature for four years, and his record is one of which any Kansan might well be proud. Dr. H. H. Keith announces that he is a candidate for coroner to succeed Dr. Hodgeboom, subject to the Republican primaries, Feb. 27. The subject of this sketch was born in Milford, Ill., and came to Kansas in 1882. He traveled several years for the Meyer Drug company of St.Louis, and was likewise surgeon for the M., K. & T. Coal company, whose headquarters are at Cherokee, Kans., for some time. He began the practice of medicine in 1892. He is the owner of the Keith hospital at 618 Clay S.t., and also owns a beautiful residence at 1201 Quincy, and is a heavy taxpayer. The doctor has always been a staunch Republican, from the fact that his father was in the Andersonville prison, and from this he learned that Democrats are very dangerous and cannot be trusted. He is conscientious, honest and enjoys a lucrative practice, being kept busy from morning till evening. If elected he will reflect credit upon the people. Dr. W. A. Wehe, who, elsewhere in this paper, announces his candidacy for county coroner, is a hoosier by birth, coming to Kansas twenty-four years ago with his parents and located in Shawnee county. After graduating from the public schools of this city, he entered the University of Michigan as a medical student and finished with the class of '93. Coming back to his adopted home, he immediately engaged in the practice of medicine, and today bears the distinction of being one of Topeka's most responsible physicians. Dr. Wehe is a member of the Shawnee and 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 Wash burn college, which is a part of his district, and began reading law. In a short time he was admitted to the bar. Mr. Stone was associated with the law firm of Troutman, M'Keever and Stone; after the 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 count. 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 HON. J. B. BETTS. Subject to Republican Primaries, February 27th, 1904. 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 Ressville 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 CROSBY BROS. Great Mill Remnant Sale ALL Over the Store this Week. '61. He attended the district school in the stone house southwest of Washburn college, and was a classmate of Henry DeShattio. After the death of his father, he and his sister cultivated the one half section of land pre-empted by his parents, for two years, after which he returned to Ohio and graduated in a short time from the Oberlin college, where he afterward taught school. He at one time taught in the Agricultural college at Manhattan, Kansas. He was a law student at Harvard university and was admitted to the bar of Shawnee county in 1889. He still resides on the farm pre-empted by his father, and has devoted several years to farming. He is honest, conscientious and believes in standing up for what he thinks is right, and will sacrifice time and money for that. He promises if elected to give the people one of the best administrations they have ever had. W. H. Wasson, late of the state superintendent's office, has announced himself a candidate for the office of superintendent of public instruction in Shawnee county. Mr. Wasson was born in Tennessee, and came to Kansas in 1855 at the age of two years, and has lived in Shawnee county. He is prominent in Masonic, I. O. O. F. and A. O. U. W. circles, and those who know him best are anxious to see him placed in the position to which he aspires—a position where he can impress his strong individuality on the educational interest of the county. 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. T. H. HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS Tuesday, January 19 and February 2, the Rock Island System will sell round-trip tickets to points in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas at one fare plus $2 00. Good to return any time within 21 days of date of sale. Stop-overs allowed on going trip at and west of Alta Vista, Kansas. If you are looking for a new location, either for farming or business purposes, take advantage of this low-rate opportunity and visit the New Southwest. It is growing faster and building on a firmer foundation than any other section of the United States. Tickets and information about through car arrangements on application to any Rock Island Ticket Agent or to Mr. Betts has canvassed the county thoroughly, has made a good fight and is now ready to leave his case in the hands of the people. "I think I am a winner," says Mr. Betts. TWO MORE HOMESEEKERS Tuesday, January 1 Island System will sell me New Mexico, Oklahoma at one fare plus $2 00. Good to return any sale. Stop-overs allow Alta Vista, Kansas. If you are looking farming or business put low-rate opportunity in It is growing faster and tion than any other see Tickets and information on application to any Rock A. E. COOP Rock Island System Rock Island System himself as a cannidate for member of the legislature from the district comprising the second, third and fourth wards, is a man of considerable experience and ability. Mr. Bird has served the city of Topeka for a number of years and is well acquainted with its needs. He is a stannch Republican, and can always be found at the post of duty. He is a great secret order man, having membership in over twenty different secret organizations. He has lived in this state long enough to be known as an old land maik. 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 Mr. Betts has conquered 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. No one 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. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Thereby announce riy candidacy for councilman from the Sixth ward subject to the city Republican pri- msries March 16, 1904. Wa. A. Meyers. Thereby announce my candidacy for councilman from the Fourth ward, subject to the city Republican primaries to be held March 16, ’04. S.S. Rice Thereby announce my candidacy for councilman from the Second ward, subject to the city Republican primaries to be held March 16, '04. Chas. K. Houupay. Thereby announce my cindidacy for couucilman from the Third ward eubject to the city Republican pri- maries to be held March 16, 1904. Mosnrs SNATTINGER. i NEWS OF THE WEEK, 3 rrr: Mrs. Susan Bradshaw is on the sick list this week J. B. Fleming of Horton spent Monday in the esty. Henry Buckner ot Davenport, Ia. spent last Friday in the city. Ned O'Banion returned Monday from a visit to Clay Center. W. D. Cooper ts rapidly recover: ing from his recent illness. | James Williams of K. U. visited | relatives in Topeka this week. Mrs, Julia Seott is seriously ill at her home, Twelfth and Lime streets, Mrs Julia Brown is seriously ill at her Fome, cor, West and Seventh. Rev. L. Hayes returned Monday from a business trip to Chicago. Miss Evelyn Vance is the guest of Mrs, James Parks south of the city. Miss Eva Overr is slowly improv- ing from her recent aliness. Mra. A, Pierce, Mrs. Sneed's moth- er, is illat her home, 304 Jefferson street. Our inusical critic pronounces the Bohemain manist as being the real goods. _ Frank Harris, who for the past woek has been confined to his room is able to be out once more. David DeFrantz, whe has becn at- tending Meharr? Medical coll: ge returned home fast Satuniay. Mrs. I] Hickman of Franklort, Kansas is visiting herd wuhter, Mise Evelyn Hickman, 205 Tayl r. The Shamrock club will meet sith Mre. Geo. Sneed, 304 Jefferson street, Tuestay, March 2. Miss Evelyn Baker has returned from Colotady Springs, where she has been for the past six months. Miss Frances Jamison is ill with measles at her hme, 3. miles north- east of the city. Chas. Whitney returned Monday froin his trip through Inchan Ferrt tory, Oklahoma and Arkansas, Mrs. Thos. Carncy of La Junta, Colo. is expected home next week to visit her pareute, Mr. and Mrs. G. Thompson, 1033 Grand avenue. Miss Anna Hoe has returned to Owmana after visiting her parents, Mr.and Mrs, Simon Hoe, ‘Twelftt and Washington streets. Messrs. Fred Stonestrect, James Bailey, and Heory Buckner of Dav enport, Ia. attended the Maple Lea club party in Emporia Friday night Miss Arnicholas Chiles attendec the party of the Maple Leaf club ir Emporia last Friday night. Whil there she was the guest of Miss Ber tha Tipton. Miss Eva Smith, davghter of Rev Smith, was brought to this city Mon day from Chicago and tried for in sanity. She was sent to the asylun at Parsons, Kans. ’Gene Mason has returned from a! extended trip to Nebraska an points inthe East. "Gene isa nic young man, and his hosts of friend gladly welcome him back. Rev. B. R. Guy of Weston, Mo. i visiting his brother, Messrs. G. W and J. H. Guy. Rev. Guy will cor duct services at St. John’s A. M. I church Sunday morning. Rev. C. H. Duvall of Garden Cit; Kansas has accepted a call to tl pastorate of the First African Bapti church of this city. He will assum aicmweney: ome: thee Binice Miciadcin Hx Hig ccs Rev. W. F. Warder of Abilene, Kansas lectured at the First African Baptist church Tuesday evening on “The Mind that reasons not; the Sou! that feels not. It was.a good lecture and was much appreciated by those who attended. Col. Jas. A. Beck of Lawrence spent Wednesday im the city. Miss Anna Dotson spent a few daye ‘in St. Joseph visitiag friends. Att'y G. W. Bell of Leavenworth spent Wednesday in the city trans- acting business. Miss Rosetta L. Tresvan spent Monday and Tuesday in Kausas City visiting her brother. Mrs. Angeline Williams is visiting in Kansas City, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. E. Robinson. The young ladies of the “Smart Set” are arranging for a Leap year dancing party, to be about the latter part ot March. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen and little daughter Fay arrived Sunday from St John to attend the funeral of ar brother-in-law, Jobn Smiley, The Occidental literary society convenes every Thursday evening at the C. M. E. church, The public at large iy cordially invited to attend. Mr. Baker of Stubenville, Ohio, who has been visiting his sisters, Mesdames M. E. Young and B. Guy, and Miss Lydia Baker, returned home Thursday, Frank Chiles left Wednesday for Kansas City, where he will meet john Chiles, who 1s returning home se- riuusly ill from Chicago, and accom- pany him home. A CARD OF THANKS. / Wedesire tu thank the many friends and Lodge No. 5, who so kindly as- sisted us through the long illness and death of my husband. . Switey & sox, BENNIE HILL. The Golden Rod club met Friday with Miss Minta Beck. Mesdames Jas. Brown and D. F. Ray and Miss Effie Burdge were visitors. Theclub will meet Friday, Feb'y 2€ at the In- dustrial institute at 3 p.m. Mrs. Wm. Walton of Orlando, O. T. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Tamar Persley, 310 East First street. She 1s accompanied by her two deugh- ters, Mrs Della McDowell and little Violx Waltov. The Dumas club met at the resi- dence of Mrs, P. Jones Friday of last week. esdames Coronel and Bry- ant were pleasant visitors. After two hours work, lunch was served, Adjourned to meet at Mrs. Charles Morton’s March 4. | ‘The Pleasant Hour literary society will hold an interesting meeting on Feb'y 27, all ladies appearing on the program. Current Topics, Miss Simpson; reading, Miss Minta Beck: earls, Miss Lela Ford; quotations; music, Mise Hester Hawkins; paper fur discussion, Mise Inez Wood. Miss Cora Merritt was the hostess ata Martha Washington tea-party at her home Monday evening, compli- mentary to the Golden Rod club and and afew other friends. She was as- ‘sisted by Mesdames Moss and Owens, The rooms were beautifully decorat- ed for the occasion, The dining room was especially pretty, the dec- orations being yellow and green. The ladies looked charming in their ancient costumes. The souvenir: were little cards with ancient pic: tures, tied with yellow and green rib: bons. After partaking of an elegan two-course luncheon, everyone de parted, declaring Misa Merritt ar ideal hostess. John Smiley died last Friday morn- ing, aged 43years. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. He was born in Tennessee, and lived in California several years, Hecame from Salina to Topeka, and wasa porter at the Throop hotel for years and was one of the trusted men of that hostelry. The proprietors were land to him during bis illness anc senta fine wreath ot flowers at his demise. He was a member of Mt. Moriah No.5, A. F. and A. M., and was buried with Masonic honors last Sunday. ‘The services were held ai St. Jono A. M.E.church. Mr. Smi- ley was an honest, upright man, high: ly respected by all who knew him FROM “8” STREET CHURCH. Sunday was a remarkable change in the church work. The new pastor was installed and given a ‘grand reception, and the following program was rendered: Sunday School at 9 a. m.,con- ducted by Superintendent W. T. Turner. Welcome address, Sister Annie Lee. Song by school. Address in behalf of the teachers and other professions, Prof. Sol..G, Watkins. Closing song by achool, Praise meeting led by Bro. Sima. Preaching by Elder G. M’Neal, of Kansas City. Collection by officers. AFTERNOON. Praise meeting led by Deacon Hoard, Welcome address by Bro. Isaiah Lisenby. Address in behalf of the ministers of the city, Elder W. P. Banks. Address in behalf of the citizens, Bro, W. T. M’Knight. Doxology by congregation. Invocation by Rev. A. Bzker. Singing. Installation sermon by Elder SG. ‘M’Neal who also gave the charge to the church. Introduction of the pastor, Rev. J. W. Williams. Charge to the pastor, Elder G, D. Olden. The hand of fellowship. Collection. Benediction. We are very much pleased with our new fieldof labor and can only say that we will always be found in line with all the good people of Topeka. We are no longer strangers but friends and we hope to join hands with youin all of the church work. Every one is invited to attend the rally on the second Sunday in March. You know of our past conditions. G. W. Harts, Pastor. SS If there was ever a persuu sure for eternal damuation, it’s the fellow that stole our overcuat during the Lincoln Day banquet. We are taught that it is wrong to do evil for evil, but the chilly winds of February ee sO strong through our paper coat, that we would take a turn at praying, and crying, then we would cuss the fellow thatstole our coat. The latter worked fairly well, and we would get warm—a hut breeze would sweep over us, but this plan had tobe abandoned, aait was im. possible for us to stand the fumes of the brimstoue that filled the atmos- phere about us. We have returned to that which rights all wrongs, and brings joy and happiness to the meek and lowly—prayer. Our parents charged us to never depart from the teachings of the Lowly Nazerene, but to forever remember that “There’s a Light in the Window for Thee,” yes, a beacon light gleam ing in the portals above. We havc thought carefuliy over the matter and will treat the fellow who has wronged us as a good, tried and true Christian should. We have been shook by many winds—especial. ly the February wiud which made us cuss, but we have took ona nen determination, and nightly when we bow down in prayer. we ask God tc help the fellow who has caused u: to freeze while he is enjoying the comforts of our labor. Yes, hel; him to die quick,and when he i: “handed down to his grave” may he continue downward, And when ht called upto render an account o his wickedness, the entire printin; fraternity will bow down as one mat Jand ask God to suspend all rule: and send him to hell by acclamation |Note:—To steal from a printer especially a Negro, is like takin, |from an inmate of the poo ‘| house. 1.8, LOW RATES 10 THE SOUTHWEST VIA THE FRISCO SYSTEM. Mareh 1 and March 15. On above mentioned dates the Frisco System will sell one-way tick- ets to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territories at rate of $6.50. On same dates will sell one-way tickets at rate of $8.00 and round trip tickets at rate of $15.00 to all points in Texas east of and including Amarillo, Quanah, Vernon, Ft.Worth, Brownwood, Brady, San Angelo, Waco, San Antonio, Houston, Gal- veston, Corpus Christi and Rock- port. Call on your nearest ticket agent for detailed information, or write J.C. Lovrrsn, - Ass't Gen’l Pass’r Agt, Kansas City, Mo. > , THE TRUE CHUROH | : : , ided by Christ 1900 years azo. isthe title of a new book lished by the “Ag” : Fomine] ofthe Pijacann Medea Dupetanry, atthe prebentGarethese the shoot x } hundred different so-alled Churches om earth, but this book tells which Chuech Christ setup y onearth, and out of the TRUE CHURCH there it no salvation ~St John, X. ‘ ‘A WEEK and all expenses paid to dutnbute these books, They ae a Helpiog : G25 Areiorallwhe live in doubt aod suflermg, “The bok also’ have a Medea | Directory, telling where to get the Remedies that CURE. Write usatonce and berin work. Send Fen Cente silver for full purticulars. Address, ; é PHYSICIANS MEDICAL DISPENSARY, P } Dept 6, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. | : ‘ MR. BUILDER: hes Whenever You Want Crushed Rock or Building Stone 4 : IT WILL BE DELIVERED PROMPTLY and in FULL WEIGHT BY The Vinewood Stone Co. Both *Phones 280 M Office: 814 Kan. Ave. J cuss. MORTON. J. W. 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Office Hown| 3tos p.m. 7t08 p.m. % Ind. Phone 985 406 Kas. Ave. ———————— WAITERS i art ! aNd PORTERS’ bad it CHAS. PHELPS’ Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city.....-...-- 914-216 RranclsSt, - ST. JOSEPH, MO- —————————_—_—- When in Kansas City stop at Mas. V L. Norrn’s |Gla Occidental ~~ Hotel and 641@° | Neatly Furnished Rooms : Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings ; 1001-1005 E. 18th Street % Kansas City, - - Miarowrs In Memory of Deacon Gregg. The following program was rendered at the Warren St. Bap. church last Sunday afternoon, under auspices of the church and Sunday school in memory of Deacon Alexander Gregg: Organ voluntary, Miss Miller; Invocation, J. Bartleson; song, "Nearer My God to Thee;" Scripture reading, 39th Psalms, by the pastor; Reminiscences of Deacou Gregg, A. Gentry and Thos. Drisdam; "Deacon Gregg as a soul winner," C Henson; "Alexander Gregg as a Deacon," Rev. R. Martin; song, "Come Angel Band;" "Deacon Gregg with Young Men," Dr. F. D. G, Harvey; "Deacon Gregg as a Sunday School Worker," Mrs. Grattan Gregg; "How Deacon Gregg Improved Me," Rev. M. Thompson; vocal solo, "Meet Me There," Mrs. Alice Myers; reading of resolutions. The services were solemn and impressive. Deacon Gregg was among the first to establish the Bap. church in Lawrence, forty-two years ago. At that time there were nine persons who formed the neucleus of which today is represented by a large congregation. The nine members were Mrs. Delia Coger, Mrs. Easter Gray, Gabriel Gray, Bedford Drisdam and wife, Thomas Parker and wife and Geo. Wormal. The deceased and Gabriel Gray were the first deacons and it is an admirable record that the deceased remained a deacon until his death. Deacon Gregg was born in Kentucky and came from there to Missouri to what is known now as West Port, part of Kansas City, and from there he came to Lawrence. He was one of the oldest citizens of Lawrence and always took an active part in the city's welfare. He followed the shoe-maker's trade from early boyhood, and by this means came into possession of a beautiful piece of property in the heart of the city. He had some exciting experiences when Quantrell sacked Lawrence. The subjects in the above program illustrate the many-sided interests of Deacon Gregg. With him the prosperity of the church was paramount with his own interests. In the calling of pastors he exercised a prayerful judgment; and he studied the man who was an applicant, insisting on transparent honesty, and living on a moral plane above suspicion. Another characteristic that is rare is that he always attended prayer meeting, and a firm believer in prayer. It always grieves us to have one who has lived an active life among us called away. We miss him. His place in the home, in the church, in the state is vacant forever. This last word makes a feeling of sadness come over us when we realize its meaning in full. But we take consolation in this, that as our minds review the life of good deeds, a life spent in the interest of humanity, with renewed energy and courage we take up life's duties, conscious of the fact that ere long we too shall pass to our reward. And what is more inspiring than to see a man or woman live to an advanced age, rich with Christian experiences? It was noticeable in the reminiscences of Deacon Gregg that those who knew him forty-five, forty, ten or two years, spoke of him as a fine man. One should strive to live a good life, so that any one year might be taken as a type of the whole journey from the cradle to the grave. Several months ago Deacon Gregg, in talking with friends, remarked that he would not be with them long; that he felt his life work just about ended. His was the happy privilege of working up to the very last. His life seemed to exemplify the song "Work for the Night is Coming." He laid down his tools in the shop and rested a few days before joining the angelic host. What a beautiful thought— eighty years of labor and from labor to reward! Every young man who knew him should be inspired to noble deeds; every aged person should take courage, knowing that ere long they too, if they are faithful, shall receive their reward. The good that a man does is the inheritance of every one that knew him. Let us be consoled in this thought: "A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. God, In His wisdom, has recalled The boon His love had given; And though the body moulders here. The soul is safe in heaven." —A FRIEND. GREAT BEND NEWS. The A.M.E. church has been holding a revival meeting, Rev. Holmes of Sterling, assisting. Four conversions and eight additions to the church. Meeting has closed. Rev. K. P. Bond, pastor. The ladies of the church have purchased a stove for the parsonage parlor. The Morant family is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson are the happy parents of two fine Stock Must Be Reduced $10,000.00 NO SACRIFICE TOO GREAT. WINFIELD, KAN Mrs. Alexander Greenwood of Atoka, I. T., was in the city last week. John Bradford, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again. Hon. P. B. Andrews of Ark. City, was in the city last Saturday as a delegate to the Republican convention. S. P. Miller of Ark. City, who runs a rooming house, was in the city last week and made application to the probate judge to have one of his sons, who is unruly, sent to the reform school. George and Henry Fowler of Oklahoma, are in the city visiting their brothers, Wm. and J.C. Lewis Oldham of Ark. City, was in the city last Saturday between trains en route to Wellington to attend the funeral of a relative in that city. The literary club held its regular meeting at the 2nd Baptist church last Friday night with President Nichols in the chair. After the literary program was over the debate was called. The question, "Which is the most BARNUM'S Lonsdale Muslin, yard wide, - - 7 $ _{2}^{1} $ c Apron Check Gingham, the best - 5 $ _{2}^{1} $ c Best $ _{4}^{5} $ Fancy Table Oil Cloth - 13 $ _{2}^{1} $ c Best hand-made Opaque Shades - 18c American Lady, Model Form and Thompson's Glove-Fitting Corsets, 69c boys, 8 and 9 pounds. Miss Birdie Ross who had an operation performed at the hospital recently, is doing nicely. HUTCHINSON NOTES. The Pleasant Hour club gave its third annual reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Broadus, 407 W. 9th, Jan. 28. The house was handsomely decorated in the club's colors. pink and green. Over 60 guests were present. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Electra Page-Perry of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor of Lyons; Misses Katie Harman and Grace Taylor, John Taylor and Mrs. Frank Harris of Sterling; Harvey Taylor of Leavenworth, and Messrs. Graves and Williams of Pratt. The guests were highly entertained by an interesting program which reflected great credit upon all participating. After the program a dainty luncheon in three courses was served, and the rest of the evening was spent in games and conversation. The club is progressing nicely, and its members are more encouraged than ever. BA 114 Everything Goes A Great Bo Lonsdale Apron Che Best 5/4 Far Best hand- American Thompson's AT LESS TH BA 114--- despisable of men, the liar or hypocrite." S. S. Bandy and J. C. Fowler contended for the liar while Jesse Brown and G. W. Ambler sought to place the hour upon the hypocrite, and the judges favored the latter. Wichita. Rev. E. A. Lyde and wife from Ottawa, arrived in the city last week to make their home here. Wichita. Miss Minnie Jackson has been very ill for several days. A literary and musical entertainment was given at Garfield hall Wednesday eve by members of the Eureka club. Mrs. W. E. Whitted returned Monday from Roswell, N. M., where she has been the past two months to regain her health. Rev. P. D. Yochum has been on the sick list the past week. The Ladies' Sewing circle met Monday eve with Mrs. L. Bowers. Rev. S. M. Hall of the Second Bap. church, has returned from a trip to Kingfisher, Okla., where he has been assisting in a revival meeting. EMPORIA. One of the swellest social affairs of the season was the reception given last Saturday evening at Music Hall by N. B. O. C. girls and their many friends. The hall was decorated in white and green, the club's colors. Music was furnished by the Johnson orchestra. The evening was spent in conversation, dancing and various games. Master F. Staley presided at the souvenir table. At a late hour refreshments were served by Mrs. A. Phillips and Mr. John Staley. Those present were Misses Cyrenia Smith, Lucile Johnson, Sadie Phillips, Mary Helm, Addie Preston, Lela Moore, Lucinda Clay, Grace Tipton, Cora Moore, M. B. Patterson, Cora Lyle; Myrtle Tipton, Ems Morgan, Lula Jamison, Bertha Tipton; Messrs. Roy Weeks, Walter Phoenix, Silas Smith, Jno. Wilson, Edw. Staley, Arthur Helm, Jas. Roper, Emanuel Jefferies, Wm. Elliot, Ralph Armstead, Hall Armstead, J. C. Winston, Martin Hooker; the out-of-town guests: Miss Arnicholas Chiles of Topeka, and Miss Sara Rowles, of Wichita. Miss Bertha Tipton entertained ARNUM East Fifth Street es at Less Than Ten on for Topel Muslin, yard wide ck Gingham, the ency Table Oil Clos made Opaque Sh Lady, Model Form s Glove-Fitting Co AN WHOLES ARNUM East Fifth Street---1 Mrs. J. E. Lewis has recovered from a recent illness and is able to be out again. Mrs. S. E. Patton was on the sick last week. Dr. C. P. Washington returned Monday from Topeka where he was in attendance at the State Board medical examination and received his license and will practice medicine here. NEWTON. KAN. Mrs. Mattie Ridley was visiting in Hutchinson last week. Miss Callie Anderson spent Sunday in Valley Centre, guest of Miss Marie Stevenson. Miss Laura Thomas of Hutchinson, en route to Kansas City where she remain some time, was the guest of Mrs. D. Cason while in this city. Rev. Rob't Cox of Salina, who has been preaching at Wichita, passed through the city on his way home. The C social given by the ladies of the C.M.E. church was a success, with Mrs. Al. Ford as chairman. at her home on Congress street last Monday evening complimentary to Misses Sara Rowles and Arnicholas Chiles. Messrs. Fred Stonestreet and Jas. Barley of Topeka spent last Sunday in the city. Henry Buckner of Iowa, was one of Emporia's guests Sunday. A reunion of the O. O. Owls and the N.B.O.C. girls was held Sunday afternoon at the Phillips' club complimentary to the out-of-town guests. MEXICO, MO. Miss Mayme Woods closed a very successful school term near Auxasse the last of January. She passed through the city last week en route to her home at Macon. The Leap Year social given at St. Luke's M. E. church last Friday night for benefit of the pastor's salary was a complete success. The ladies had all kinds of good refreshments and all highly enjoyed themselves. Miss Mollie Robertson and little Charlie Lillard were the successful contestants in the guessing contest. Miss Effie Lillard spent last Sunday week with her parents. M'S et—116 Wholesale Cost. ka Citizens! le, - - 7½c best - 5½c th - 13½c ades - 18c m and orsets, 69c SALE COST! M'S 116. John W. Dawson and wife of Kansas City, who have been visiting his brother James, in this city, have returned home. ST. JOSEPH, MO., NOTES. R. L. Scott has been appointed a substitute letter carrier. The Leap Year social at the A.M.E. church Thursday night was quite a success and $8 was cleared by the committee. Miss Bona Etta Morris and Mr. Fred Brown were married on the 6th inst. Dr. M. O. Ricketts and Attorney Knox read excellent papers on Lincoln and Washington respectively at the Forum last Sunday afternoon. The sick: Mesdames Hayse, Wheatley and Crossland. Dr. Carrion was called to Columbia, S. C., by the death of his father. Miss Zelma Endicott was up from Galatin Sunday to visit her parents. Little Hazel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Settlers, is rapidly recovery from an illness of pneumonia. Presiding Elder Brown conducted quarterly meeting service at the C.M.E. church last Sunday, assisted by Rev. McCray of Ft.Scott, Kas., and Rev. Hughes, pastor in charge. Turner Baskett, who has been attending Meharry Med. college at Nashville, Tenn., is the guest of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Burrell Baskett. He will leave for St. Louis in few days to fill an engagement with the World's Fair company. Miss Allie Brown was called home last week on account of the illness of her mother. At present Mrs. Brown is much improved. 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