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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. THE STATE CONVENTION VOLUME VI. Kansas Negroes go After Recognition in Earnest and Get it. A Visitor Tells the Story of How it Happened. Every Man Laid Self-interest Aside and Labored for the Race. The state convention held at Wichita last week was an eventful one, both from a party standpoint; and recognition obtained for the colored Republicans of Kansas. Representative race men were on the ground early and organized in cancans and appointed steering committees, etc. to see to it that the resolution in regard to the admission of new territories was adopted as a part of the party's platform, also to see to it that we were given representation on the electoral ticket and national delegates to the Chicago convention. How well these gentlemen conducted their campaigns shows for itself, as the convention adopted their resolution as a part of its platform, put two colored men on the electoral ticket, and there is no question but what arrangements will be made for one colored man to serve as alternate to the national convention. It can now be seen what organized effort is worth, had it not of been for the interest taken by some of the stalwart race men of the state, it is doubtful if the Negro would have even been in the marching let alone the band-wagon at the state convention. The knocker was not even able to knock, so aggressive was the fight put up by the steering committee appointed to push racial matters before the convention. While the knockets were fanning and pawing the air, the colored men who do things were doing business and won out all along the line by a splendid margin. There were no big I's and little u's but everybody went to work with a will to accomplish something, and what they did will no doubt meet the hearty approval of all true race men and women throughout the state. The first meeting of the colored delegates and others interested in accomplishing something before the convention was held at the Jackson House Tuesday. The meeting was called to order by J. B. Bass, who stated the object of the call, when A. F. Vanhook, of Crawford county was selected as chairman and J. B. Bass of Shawnee county as secretary. The following gentlemen were appointed to go before the committee and urge the adoption of the statehood resolution: Nick Chiles, Topeka; W.W. Shobe, Salina; W. M. Hollins, Bourbon county; J. H. B. Taylor, Shawnee county; Dr. C. H. Lane, Crawford county. P. E. Tipton, of Emporia, was endorsed as elector and A. F. Vanhook, of Crawford county was endorsed as alternate to the national convention. The following steering committee was appointed to work on the floor of the convention and elsewhere for the success of the action as taken by the caucus: W. N. Williams, Parsons; W. W. Shobe, Salina; J. B. Bass, J. H. B. Taylor, Shawnee; Dr. C. H. Lane, Crawford; M. A. G. Martin, Jackson; Nick Chiles, Shawnee. Other business was taken up and put under way and will no doubt be carried forward successfully. The results of the convention and what was done shows conclusively that the contention of the Negroes from Shawnee held good and demonstrates in the future that the colored people should be consulted as to who shall represent them at conventions and in all other positions. The time for the stool pigeon and wooden dummy is past, the demand of the hour is for men who represent the people as a whole who are thoroughly posted and capable of mixing. Luckily however, we have race men who do not have to be sent to conventions to fight the battles of their people, but who if need be will go at any time on their own responsibility and do what they can for the progress politically or otherwise to the success and uplifting of the race. So it was not the men who were delegates on Shawnee's delegation that done business for the Negroes, it was the outsiders; and well as it was that we had someone on the ground, for all the other counties that had colored representatives as a rule were ably represented by the best that they had. CONVENTION NOIES. N. W. Hawley of Herrington, who was a candidate for railroad commissioner is all right as a Republican and while circumstances were such that he could not secure the nomination. We hope some day to see him land a better place. F. J. Ryan, the popular register of deeds from Leavenworth county, attended the convention as a delegate. Mr. Ryan is one of the staunch Republicans of that county and a prime favorite among our people. W. N. Williams, of Parsons, was a delegates from Labette county. Mr. Williams took part in the deliberations of the meeting of the colored delegates and was one of the foremost workers for the success of the measures adopted by the caucus. We are safe as long as we have such workers as Mr. Williams to represent us. One of the best hustlers for the race we saw at Wichita was W. W. Shobe, of Salina. He is a fighter, and the colored people of his town should push him to the front. W. A. G. Martin, of Jackson; Wm. Hollins, of Boutbon; James Jackson, of Sedgwick, were among the workers who rendered valuable services toward accomplishing results for the race. J. H. B. Taylor, J. B. Bass and Nick Chiles made a great team on the floor of the convention and were alert to all moves in the interest of the various matters lined out by the caucas. E. C. Wassum, who was nominated for one of the electors, is a colored man from Wyandotte county. We are glad that he landed because we cannot get more recognition than we are entitled to, but if he gets any further in state politics he will have to come clean and show to the people he is not antagonistic to racial interests. His advent into the same was fighting the very things that the colored people were fighting hard to accomplish. A VISITOR. UPRISING THREATENED. A serious anti-European uprising has broken out in southern Nigeria, Africa and is likely to cause several European nations serious trouble before quiet is restored. The outbreak is the work of a secret society known as "The Silent Ones," organized for the special purpose of overthrowing white rule. The members of the society, who never speak, and exchange ideas entirely by signs, have already made TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 18, 1904. LETTERMAKER OUR NEW 42x54 POTTER PRESS—WEIGHT 35 TONS. two attempts to abolish European rule. The district more immediately affected is the country behind Asaba, the administrative headquarters, and from this area all the missionaries have been driven, and their stations destroyed. So far as can be ascertained the Europeans succeeded in escaping into Asaba, but a number of the native Christians have been massacred. The movement is regarded as a very serious character, being not merely against anti-missionary, but directed against all the European population. The government has adopted the most energetic measures for dealing with the situation, and a force of 300 has been despatched to the affected district. The European consuls have complained to their home governments and have been informed that steps will be taken to prevent the further mistreatment of Europeans. It is believed in many quarters that the government is unable to cope with the situation, and that European countries may be obliged to interfere to stop these outrages. "A LIFE FOR A LIFE" Both Sacrificed for a Small GroceryBill of $6.25. COST A WOMAN HER LIFE! A White Brute Murders a Colored Woman and Then Ends His Own Miscellaneous Life Because She Resumed to Be Robbed. This is true in the case of Mrs. Anna Palmer (colored) of Leavenworth, who lost her life at the hand of Wm. Gansauer, a delivery clerk, formerly in the employ of Herman Krekeler, a grocer of that city. The murder and suicide were both occasioned by a grocery bill amounting to $26.55 as the clerk claimed, but Mrs. Palmer refused to pay the bill saying that she only OUR NEW owed Krekeler (the grocer) $6.25, having paid the deficiency during Ganeaur's absence from this firm, as at the time of the murder Gansauer was an employee with Herman Witt. From evidence gained from different reliable sources, the Palmers were honest people and always prompt in paying bills. The Leavenworth Times says this of them: "Every business or professional man with whom the Palmers had dealings are of the opinion that Mrs. Palmer had paid the grocery bill to Gansaur, excepting the $6.25 which she admitted she still owed." An officer of the Leavenworth Mutual Building association, through whom the Palmers were buying a home said: "Out of the hundreds of families on the lists of the company, the Palmers are one of the few that have never been late in making a payment." Dr. Moates, their family physician also testifies as to their promptness in paying bills. All this goes to prove the honesty of the family, and that they were not like many people trying to dead beat a just debt. At the same time it portrays the character of this low roughish white brute, who baffled by his plan to steal this amount, kills this poor innocent Negro woman, and out of remorse, ends his own miserable existence. His worthless life is ended, and also that of a good woman. Three little children are deprived of the best friend one ever knows—a mother. A husband has lost a loving wife, and Leavenworth a worthy citizen. What was done about this? Has anyone been tortured or burned at the stake? No! Has the home of the murderer been burned? No! And the world sits silently by and seemingly says, "It is only a Negro!" How long will prejudice thus be crowned, and millions offer tribute at her shrine? GYLINDER PRESS! The Plaindealer's Big Machine Now in Operation. TO BE A STOCK COMPANY Negroes Will Be Given an Opportunity to Invest in a Paying Newspaper Concern---Best Plant Owned by a Western Negro. The long looked for and much talked of cylinder press has arrived, and this week THE PLAINDEALER is being printed on the largest two revolution press in Topeka. Six years ago THE PLAINDEALER made its first appearance, and took up the cause of the Negro, whose battles have been fought constantly through these columns without fear or favor. At that time it was hard for our printers to figure out enough material with which to fill four pages, which were not much larger than an ordinary hand-bill. Time changes all things, and from the small hand-bill, THE PLAINDEALER has grown to one of the largest and most influential weeklies in the West, and the best ever put out by colored people. We now have tons of the latest creations in type faces and our new 42x54 Potter cylinder press is one of the largest and best 42x54 POTTER PRESS—WEIGHT machines built. We have removed our office down stairs 112 East Seventh street, where we are fully prepared to compete for extra out side work. Our presses are equipped with the latest improved electrical attachments, thus enabling us to turn out work as quickly as any establishment in town. All we ask is a trial. TO OUR READERS. We will incorporate THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING Co., in a few weeks, giving every enterprising person of our race an opportunity to perpetuate a paper that can and will be of some benefit to us in the future, and through this method the paper can exist and make money without depending solely on one person. The trouble with most Negro journals they die after the founder quits. We must stop this way of letting our journals die for the want of proper support. This paper with its well equipped job and advertising departments, will be conducted so that money can be earned and a dividend paid to the investor Everybody can help by taking a little stock and urging their neighbors to take the paper. All persons desiring stock in this old established concern, should call on or write, NICK CHILES, MARRIED IN MANILA. Mrs. Rogers received a letter today from her daughter, Mabel, who started last December for the Philipines. Miss Rogers reports a pleasant journey. She was met on the steamer in Manila by Mr. John Waller, son of J. L. Waller, in whose behalf the United States authorities interceded with France a short time ago. Shortly after after arriving in Manila, Miss Rogers and Mr. Waller were married. Mr. Waller is employed in the civil service at Manila. Mrs. Waller has the honor of being the first colored woman to be graduated from the State Normal. Both Mr. and Mrs. Waller are worthy young people and their friends in Emporia have many good wishes for their future.—Emporia Gazette. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. WANTED—A man to travel everywhere for THE PLANDEALER. Money to be made if the proper work and attention is given to it; must be well recommended and good habits and versatile. THE NEGRO MUST FIGHT! Negro Divine Says Blacks Have Prayed Enough. FIGHT FOR THEIR RIGHTS The Mississippi Negroes Should Note These Facts and Govern Themselves Accordingly. Slowly but surely the Negro's eyes are being gradually opened to the fact that he must defend himself against the inhuman outrages perpetrated against him, as may be gleaned from the following press dispatch. The idea that there will be a war between the races is absurd HT 35 TONS. as the better element of whites are with the Negro, and when he meets the white thugs who comprise lynching parties, with the same munitions of war as used by them, the Negro will find the lawabiding white man rallying to his support. The Negro must fight for the protection of his family and there is no place on earth that demands that he assert his manhood as does Mississippi. He must rise up and give the white rufflans to understand that the burning and lynching of men and women must cease, if it costs the life of every man in the state. A New York divine sizes up the matter in this fashion: NEW YORK, March 14.—Employment of the torch and the bullet by the Negro to defend his rights and to stop the lynching of blacks by white men was recommended in a sermon by the Rev. F. M. Jacobs, in a Negro M. E. church of Brooklyn. URGE DR. CRUM'S --- Every Republican should write or telegraph his United States Senator asking him to hold up the President's hands by confirming Dr. Crum collector of the port of Charleston, South Carolina. It is now up to the Republicans, and if Dr. Crum is turned down, it means a slap at the best President in 50 years. THE PEN AND PENCIL CLUB WASHINGTON, D. C., March 17. Current publications received at the Pen and Pencil club indicate that the religious press of the United States is rapidly aligning itself on the side of law, order and impartial justice. Notable editorial expressions have been recently called forth by the intemperate, not to say unchristian utterances of Bishop Brown, and unequivocal repudiations of the attitude assumed by the Supreme court of the United States have also been registered by some of the most influential periodicals of this country. A fair indication of the drift of religious sentiment as regards the rights of the colored citizen of the United States may be obtained by reference to the editorial published in the Congregationalist, Boston, under date of March 5, 1904. The editor of that periodical asserts what statistics and common knowledge affirm—that economically and pedagogically the Negro has vastly improved his condition since emancipation; but he also points out that, considering the political, legal and social aspects of the problem, "the present is as dark an hour as the race has known since it was emancipated by Lincoln." In support of this assertion, the editor mentions the latest decision of the Federal Supreme court upon the restricted suffrage clause of certain southern state constitutions which, he says, would seem to justify the opinion that the colored citizen may expect to receive no relief from our highest judicial tribunal. He also recalls how within a fortnight three Negroes charged with murder only—not outrage of women—have been burned at the stake without trial or proof of guilt; also the fact that an Arkansas Bishop and a Georgia Congressman recently set forth in Boston the argument that the educated Negro is more dangerous than the uneducated; and finally deprecates the utterances of President Eliot of Harvard, President Hadley of Yale and Lyman Abbott which explicitly or implicitly justify the defeat by the South of the constitutional amendments intended to guarantee the right of suffrage to the Negro. It is gratifying to note that according to the Congregationalist, public opinion in New England has repudiated all such sentiments, and that speaking for that periodical the editor himself says: "We favor limitations of the franchise based on intelligence, character—and possibly ownership of property, but in a democracy such limitations must apply equally to all races; and that the Southern states now interpret their altered constitutions and franchise restrictions in any such impartial way we do not believe, Dr. Abbott to the contrary, notwithstanding. Gov. Vardaman, Senator Tillman and Congressman Hardwick, who spoke to Boston business men last week and said, "the more you educate the Negro the more criminal he becomes'—these represent the dominant South of today. If this be so, then Northerners who believe in fair play for men of all races and who have democracy for an ideal, can not but resist and condemn the policy of discrimination. The son of Ham is not, as Samuel Crowther, bishop of Niger, once said ironically, after a superb oration given by him before 5,000 English Christians in Exeter hall, 'a connecting link between the white race and the chimpanzee.' He is a man, a democrat, an American citizen, a Christian in esse often, in posse always. 'No law,' as Booker Washington has said, 'can push him forward when he is worthless, no law can hold him back when he is worthy.'" The Springfield Republican, in an issue for Sunday last, severely rebukes NUMBER 11. Discusses the Attitude of the Religious Press Toward Law, Order and Impartial Justice. The Present and Future of the Negro is Ably Discussed by the Religious Press. Bishop Brown for his speech in palliation of lynching when applied in punishment of Negro assaults on white women. "We wonder," says the editor of that journal, "if he ever supposed the bars could be let down to mob violence and murder to this extent and confined there. If he is in any doubt about the matter he should turn to the latest lynching case coming up from the state of Mississippi, a full account of whose horrors has not found its way into northern print. It will be recalled that a Negro had quarrelled with a white man and they exchanged shots, the latter being killed. The Negro and his wife, who had no part whatever in the affair, fled. What followed is thus described by an eye witness who is deemed veracious enough to be accepted by the Vicksburg Herald:— "When the two Negroes were captured they were tied to trees and while the funeral pyres were being prepared they were forced to hold out their hands while one finger at a time was chopped off. The fingers were distributed as souvenirs. The ears of the murderers were cut off. Holbert was severely beaten, his skull was fractured, and one of his eyes, knocked out by a stick, hung by a shred from the socket. The most excruciating form of punishment consisted in the use of a large corkscrew in the hands of one of the mob. This instrument was bored into the flesh of the man and the woman, in the arms, legs and body, and then pulled out, the spirals tearing cut big pieces of raw, quivering flesh every time it was withdrawn." "Behold," says the Republican, "the consequences of condoning lynching of any kind, and behold the legitimate fruit of the teaching and the action of those who hold forth the Negro as little less than a human being, and to be given consideration only as one belonging to a lower order of creation. There is responsibility for this fearful affair which approaches very near to men who speak as does Bishop Brown; and it rests very heavily on men of the class of Gov. Vernadam of Mississippi." Gov. Vardaman of Mississippi. The Southwestern Christian Advocate says, referring to this fiendish episode: "We believe firmly that the Vardaman gubernatorial canvass is at the bottom of this heart-sickening affair. He wanted to be governor and in order to attain his wish he went in to convince his fellow-citizens that the Negro is, if anything at all, less than human. Many who heard him were only too glad to hear him say it. They turned from the speaker convinced that the Negro is unworthy of consideration and has no rights which they need respect. But to think that a civilized people who have the courts in their hands and the entire machinery of the government at their command who resort to such barbarity is almost enough to make one lose faith in our American civilization. To think of treating a woman thus who was simply guilty of the crime of sticking to her husband, convinces us that this country is suffering for want of the supremacy of the law. God pity such people!" In the midst of the social unrest which disturbs our country and makes the position of every self-respecting and intelligent colored citizen all but untenable, it would seem that all thinking black men should make common cause with every influence favorable to humanity, justice and tolerance, and not, as has too often been the case in the past, waste their energies in the suicidal policy of internal strife and personal abuse. Differences of opinion there will always be among intelligent beings, but community of suffering would seem to suggest community of effort in the struggle against the social evils that beset our race. OUILLMAK. THE public is cordially invited to inspect THE PLAINDEALER'S new offices and equipment. A new Potter press and new type gives us an outfit not equalled in any office in this country. This paper not only stands for the Negro's political rights, but we try to be an exposition of the race's ability along industrial lines, thereby justifying our demands for the patronage of all. We have heretofore been enabled to employ eight Negroes; with our added departments we will be able to employ more. This means that money paid to us is that much paid to Negro employees. Our success means increased possibilities for our boys and girls. Come in and see our new plant and bring in your delinquent subscription. We stand for Negro progressiveness. "The Negro does not respect his leader" is an expression one hears often repeated among those who hug the phantom of race leadership. There is some reason for this worthy the careful and thoughtful consideration of the race. In the first place the average so-called Negro leader is not chosen by the race—he is usually the selection of political bosses, who expect through him to reap party success by Negro votes. There is a wide difference between the so-called Negro leader and the man who controls the destiny of even a small fraction of the white race. The white man leads by virtue of his achievements; the Negro leads by virtue of racial credulity. The men who lead and control in this world have accomplished something for the good of their race and humanity. The old time rule, which selected the largest and strongest to lead, holds good until this day, except it is brain and not muscle. That man is entitled to lead the Negro who has accomplished something for. In every community there can be found some Negroes who have given more attention to the development of business enterprises than to the pursuits of office-holding. These men have made places for the boys and girls of our race; they have convinced the world that the Negro possesses latent talent above the "hewer of wood." These men are entitled to be leaders The Western University Etiquette club entertained Saturday afternoon in Ward's hall. During the afternoon from 2 until 4 o'clock the reception room and hall were thronged with happy, bright faced young ladies and young men. Misses Muse and Wilson received, while Misses Groves and Barrett served in the matron's apartments. The decorations were very pretty and the young ladies deserve credit for their capabilities for making everyone spend a pleasant time. At six o'clock Saturday evening Mrs. W. T. Vernon, wife of the president, addressed the young ladies of the Y W. C. F. U. on "Social Purity" as only woman of the noble type of Mrs. Vernon can Her talk was greatly appreciated by all who heard her, and to add to the inspiration of her talk she presented the society with a book, which will be a treasure never to be parted with. ATCIIISON. C. D. Walker who has such a low opinion of the standing of colored women ought to read the Globe closely and the piece two weeks ago by three of our level headed women in The PLAIN-DEALER. Cruelly rotten is no suitable term for the mistreatment the colored children are receiving at the hands of the faculty at the High school. You don't know what these children are undergoing by the so-called champions of fairness. We will give a little description in next issue. Colored men and women, if you have backbone enough to vote right, you can improve the school situation. Shiloh Bapt. church had quite a concert last Friday night. The Knights of Tabor are doing nicely on the purchase of their property. Will Hill complains bitterly that several laughed at him at his mother's funeral. The tender attachment between Hill and his mother should be just as much respected as that held by people of higher standing. She was his mother. Mrs. Jno. Block makes a good leader of the Odd Fellow Juveniles. Too much sickness in Atchison—even the doctors are saying "check up." EMPORIA. Emporia has the first colored presidential elector, P.E. Tipton. The musicale given by the A. M. E. church, in which Mrs. Jno. Wright, of Topeka, was a participant, was a grand success. G. M. Hutchinson of Americus, was doing business in this city this week. P. F. Lewis was called to K. C. as a witness this week. Rev. Howard returned from Omaha last week, where he has been helping in revivals. S. M. Sidney, who has been confined to his room, is better. Rev. P. H. Moss contemplates a visit to Topeka soon. Mrs. Reeves entertained a few friends at her home Saturday evening complimentary to Mrs. Wright of Topeka. The masquerade social given by the Baptist church, of which Mrs. Brown was captain, was a grand success. Mrs. Carlos Carter is on the sick list this week. COLUMBUS, KAN. Gustavus Stevens died Thursday of last week from pneumonia, being sick only a few days. He was a model young man, and one of two brothers who bore the burial expenses, $87.00, for Mrs. Stamps, whose husband died last December. He was employed at the Frisco hotel for seven years, but his labors are ended and his soul gone to the land of rich reward. Coleman Sheriill and wife came over from Cherryvale Saturday last to visit with relatives. Clifford Phelps came home from Weir City last week sick and is still confined to his bed at THE NEGRO Mrs. Sherman Armstrong and boy boy, accompanied Miss Besley Brown home from Ottawa, and spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Mahalia Wright has been offering from an attack of lappie, but is convalescent. Mrs. Preston Porter is seriousill at her home in the south part of the city, but is reported more better at this writing. Mrs. Hale fell down the stair-steps and severely injured her right hand. Pearl Wright is planning a trip to California in the spring or her health. Maurine Crosby and Forestine Wright have entered the university for the spring term. Marcella Brown and Leona Wright were visitors in Ottawa is week. Forestine Wright very royally entertained the Girls' club on last Wednesday evening. Elaborate freshments were served and all reported a fine time. A fine literary and musical program was tendered and those participating equitted themselves creditably. He said the O., where a jail and a mob, show reprisal and of business. "You show for your right won anything of blood, nations the Bishop Brass says that a this country exterminate the Negro in and in a he will give himself as and before to pray, but and praying for the Negro "The day approaching done, for me got its likit. There of life if liberties on He said the Negroes of Springfield, O., where a black man was dragged from jail and strangled to death by a mob, should carry on a war of reprisal and "burn their enemies out of business." Dr. Jacobs said: "You should contend unto death for your rights. No race has ever won anything without the shedding of blood. If wars are good for nations they are good for races. Bishop Brown of the M. E. church says that a race war is inevitable in this country and the Negro will be exterminated. This is not true, for the Negro is no coward; he will fight and in a war between the races he will give as good an account of himself as he did at Fort Wagner and before Petersburg. They tell us to pray, but we have been praying and praying, and now is the time for the Negro to assert his manhood. "The day is coming, the hour is approaching when this must be done, for no race under the sun ever got its liberty without fighting for it. There must be some sacrifices of life if need be to obtain the liberties of a people. The Negro is no coward, and Germany and England know it from their African experiences. Many of our lives are to be sacrificed if we are to attain manhood in this country. I love to tell you to pray, but all prayers and no fighting will do no good." Negro preachers in other churches urged their auditors to so conduct themselves as to win friends for their race. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93. will give a masque entertainment at the U. K. T. hall, 508 W. B Street, Saturday night, the 19th. prizes will be awarded to first grettiest mask, $1; second, 75c; quickiest mask, 50c. Admission, 50c straight. Supper will be reserved and committee will spare no pains in making it pleasant for all. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, C.P. Little Willa Cornell celebrated her 12th birthday on the 4th last, with about sixty of her little friends. She received a number valuable presents. Refreshments of all kinds were served at 4 P. clock and the little folks left for home, reporting a jolly time. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93, is progressing nicely in paying off the indebtedness of the hall, and in this the women are working without any help from Saint Luke Temple No. 5. Mary Temple No. 7, of True Eleven, is progressing nicely and is preparing for a big blow-out some time in April. ONE-WAY RAILWAY To many points in the state of California EVERY DAY UNTIL APRIL 30, 1913 The Union Pacific will sell One-Way Tickets at the following rates: $25.00 to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and many other Californias. $20.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake City. $20.00 to Eutte, Anaconda and Havasu. $22.50 to Spokane and Wenatchee. $25.00 to Everett, Fairhaven, Waukee and Astoria. $25.00 to Portland, Astoria, or to Seattle. $25.00 to Ashland, Roseburg, Eureka and Salem, via Portland. For full information inquiries, P. A. LEWIS, Ct. Apt., 325 Kau, Ave. LOW RATES TO THE SOUTHWEST VIA THE FRISCO SYSTEM. March 1 and March 15. On above mentioned dates the Frisco System will sell one-way tickets 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, Galveston, Corpus Christi and Rockport. Call on your nearest ticket agent for detailed information, or write J. C. Lovrien, Ass't Gen'l Pass'r Agt, Kansas City, Mo. Y RATES. To many points in OREGON and Washington DAY DAY APRIL 30, 1904. All sell One-Way Colonist rates: Frisco, Los Angeles, San May other California points. Salt Lake City. Bonda and Helena. Wenatchee, Washington. Orhaven, Whatcom, Van- oria. Estoria, or to Tacoma and Roseburg, Eugene, Albany Portland. Information inquire o J. C. FULTON, Depot Agent. REDUCED RATES TO CALIFORNIA March 1 to April 30. That long-doak for California at last. March 1 to April 30, the Ro- sell "tourist" tickets to principal po- low rate of $25.00 FROM TOP See Rock Island agent for rates. Tickets are good in Tourist Sid Island runs daily, Chicago and Kansas and San Francisco by way of El Paso, Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City Tickets and births at this offi A. W. LACEY, A. for California opportunity is here .30, the Rock Island System will principal points in California at the OM TOPEKA. agent for rates to intermediate points. in Tourist Sleepers, which the Rock and Kansas City to Los Angeles of El Paso; three times a week via Lake City. at this office. A. M. FULLER, See Rock Island agent for rates to intermediate points. Tickets are good in Tourist Sleepers, which the Rock Island runs daily, Chicago and Kansas City to Los Angeles and San Francisco by way of El Paso; three times a week via Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. Tickets and births at this office. BALDWIN, KANSAS. NORTH TOPKA. CUTS Engraving Dept. of the Mail and Breeze (Depana) makes our CUTS. are the at..... OOK and JO he nd JOB ```markdown ``` PRINTERS --- --- ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` No Job too Large or too Small for ```markdown ``` Dining room for rent at Chiles hotel. A. R. Eagleson spent last Friday in the city. Mrs. J. M. Wright visited in Emporia last week. Store room for rent. Call at THE PLAINDEALER office. Miss Ellen Page has recovered from an attack of tonsillitis. Mrs. J. M. Fornes is seriously ill at her home on Buchanan street. Bert Buckner left Tuesday for Texas, where he may locate. James Orr, of Kansas City spent last Friday in the city visiting friends. Clifford, son of Wm. Core, seriously ill with disease of the lungs. Dr. J. E. Porter has gone to Muscogee, I. E., where he will engage in business. J. H. Cooper of Oklahoma City was a visitor last week to the M. E. conference. Rooms for rent in Chiles building. Call at PLANDEMER office, 112 E. Seventh street. Will Boston returned to Lopeka Wednesday after a year's absence in Detroit, Mich. Capt. J. R. McNary is visiting his son, who is running a newspaper in Jonesboro, Ark. Miss Daisy Tent has returned home after a few weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. Tent. Mrs. Mary Jordan, mother of Andrew Jordan, is seriously ill at their home, 1187 Lane street. Robert Perkins of Kansas City was in the city this week to attend the wedding of his brother. C. C. Edwards, known as "Black Prince," of Kansas City, is in Topeka this week assisting the K. of P. lodge. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, 1161 Lane street, is suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Mollie Watts and babe, who have been visiting her sister, Mrs. L. H. Slaughter, left last Saturday for Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs Kate Jackson of Wamego, Kansas spent Sunday in the city as guest of Mrs George Bryant, returning to her home Monday. Mrs. Simmons of Mount City attended the M. E. conference last week. While here she was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Bass. Mrs. P. S. Johnson, the pharmacist who has been with the Capital Drug company, has gone to Wichita, where she will enter another colored drug store. Nick Simmons of Cherokee, Kan. was the leading delegate to the state convention in Wichita. Mr. Simmons is the leading politician in Crawford county. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Maud Richardson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Richardson, to William Knott Wednesday March 30. The officers and members of the First African Baptist church are making arrangements to install their new pastor, Rev. C. H. Duvall, on the fourth Sunday in March. Mrs. Weir, an aged lady, died Monday at 420 East First street. The funeral was prescheduled Tuesday at the church, 303 E First street, and the remains were interred in Rochester cemetery. The Ladies' Sewing circle of St. John's A. M. E. church was entertained Wednesday by Mrs. W. W. Pumb, 1725 Kansas avenue. There were a large crowd present and a very large sum was realized. The Carpet club of St. John's A. M. E. church was one of Thursday night by Mrs. Mary Smith 912 W. Seventh street. This club has been organized to raise money with which to carpet the church. Dining room for rent at C'pes hotel. Store room for rent. Call at THE PLAINDEALER office. The Gillies Printing Co. publishes the largest poultry journal in the West. Miss Raymos Dyer has been detained at home from school this week by sickness. Rooms for rent in Chiles building. Call at PLAINDEALER office, 112 E. Seventh street. Hiram Davis, who for the past three weeks has been seriously ill, continues about the same. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jordan are receiving congratulations on the birth of a fine baby girl, named Dorothy. Mrs. H. Alexander returned on Wednesday from Horton, where she visited her mother, Mrs. M. G. Holloway. Editor J. H. Childers is feeling like a prize fighter, and hereafter his logical sayings will appear in the editorial columns of this paper as in days of yore. It is reported that Jas A. Harris, the trombone player, is in St. Joseph, Mo., securing musicians for a troupe of his own. We are pleased to note this enterprising spirit, and we wish him unbonded success. Mrs. Elza Reevely, wife of Thos. Reevely, died Tuesday night at her home, 603 E. Eighteenth street. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the C. M. E. church, of which she was an active member. Edward Wilson, son of Minerva Wilson, died Thursday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cook, 112 N. Madison street. He had been ill several months with lung disease. The last meeting of the Dumas club was at the residence of Mrs. Chas. Morton. After two hours work, a delicious lunch was served. Adjourned to meet at R. L. Skearce's March 18. Mrs. R. Hightower has returned from Lawrence, where she had been in attendance at the bed side of her daughter, Mrs. May Brooks, who was very ill, but under the skillful care of Dr. Kenner, she is rapidly improving. The members of the Shangor club gave a "shower" Monday evening on Miss Virgie Reeves, who was married Thursday evening to Frederick Perkins. The evening was pleasantly spent in conversation and music. Dainty refreshments were served. --- On last Thursday evening the Third Baptist church gave an Old Folks' concert, which was played to a crowded house. The concert was so well rendered that the company has been asked to repeat the same at an early date. The door receipts were $25. The brick and stone foundation on which stands our large two revolution press was built by Messrs McKnight and Hightower, and it is pronounced by expert pressmen to be the finest piece of work to be found in Topeka. All the Negro mechanic wants is a chance, and he'll do the rest. Messrs. Robin of Great Bend and Robinson of Arkansas City, Kansas, were among the students of the State Agricultural college of Manhattan who spent a Sunday and Tuesday in the city visiting the Wolff Packing Co. and Continental Creamery. These gentlemen were callers at THE PLANDAIRI R office Tuesday. S. P. Hawkins was called to Wellington last Wednesday to attend the funeral of his brother, Mr. C. C. Hawkins, who about two weeks ago visited this city, but was compelled to return to Wellington on account of his fast failing health. The deceased was fifty-six years of age, an honored and highly respected citizen. A wife, two grown children and a brother survive him "Uncle" Mark Freeman, the veteran cook, will take charge of the Wichita Club's kitchen as soon as his health will permit. Mr Freeman is one of the finest cooks in the business, an agreeable gentleman, and always has a pleasant word for those about him. Its twenty years service at the Cochabo in this city, has made that hotel famous. He a square man, and it gives the best wishes of a host of warm friends among white and colored will follow. Madison School It was our good fortune Tuesday afternoon to visit the third, fourth and fifth grades at the Madison school, which are conducted respectively by Prof. N. Savyer and M'ss Inez Woods. It is rarely that one comes in contact with as many well behaved children at one time, and this in itself speaks volumes for these two worthy teachers, as in this one feature lies the secret of a successful educator. A well behaved school means an intelligent lot of pupils which fact is strongly in evidence in the departments conducted by Prof. Sawyer and Miss Woods. They have endeared themselves into the hearts of their pupils, and the patrons of Madison school should feel proud of these able teachers. The Lincoln annual conference of the M. E. church adjourned last Monday. This was their second annual session. The conference was organized in Louisiana, Mo., in 1902, holding the first session in Guthrie, Okla. This conference comprises Kansas, Nebraska, Indiana, Colorado and Oklahoma. Over one hundred ministers were in attendance, and about six hundred dollars was raised. Bishop Hamilton, of Los Angeles, presided and the ministers speak of him as being one of the best friends the race has among the white people. Dr. B. A-McLemore, of Fort Scott, was elected lay delegate and W. F. Waters, ministerial. Rev. Smith, the energetic pastor and members of Asbury chapel deserve much credit for the manner and way they conducted business. The conference will meet in Colorado Springs next year. REEVES-PERKINS NUPTIALS. The marriage of Miss Virgia A. Reeves to Mr. Frederick M. Perkins was celebrated at the First African Baptist church Thursday evening, Rev. C. H. Duvall officiating. The bride was handsomely attired in a gown of French brocade swiss, and carried bride's roses. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. Stanley Ward, as maid of honor, and Misses Beulah Jones and Mollie Perkins as bridesmaids. The groom and his attendants were attired in full dress suits of conventional black, Fred. M. Stonestreet being best man. The ceremony was a beautiful one, the bridal party being surrounded by a beautiful bower of palms. Preceding the ceremony, Mr. Clarence Bradshaw rendered an excellent baritone solo, "O, Promise Me," and as the sound of his melodious voice still echoed through the church, Miss Alice Dodson began the sweet strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. L. H. Reeves. After the ceremony congratulations were extended and the guests and bridal party retired to the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Drusilla Hawkins, 1016 Chase street, where an excellent repast was served. Many handsome and useful presents were received. THE PLAINDEALER wishes Mr. and Mrs. Perkins a long and happy voyage on the sea of life. One of the most prosperous farmers on the North side is James Holt, who came to Kansas 23 years ago. He owns 127 acres of good land near Kilmer station, has eighteen acres of strawberries and sold over $1000 worth last year. He has over 4000 raspberry bushes and will set out several hundred blackberry bushes this year. Let other colored men follow his example and more of us will be prosperous. Mrs. Anna M. James, wife of J. H. James, died at their home near Kilmer station last Wednesday, aged 54 years. She leaves a husband and ten children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was held from her late residence, Rev. G. W. H. of the B street Baptist church officiating. The interment was in Topka c-metry. Mrs. G. H. Tunley of Kansas City attended the wedding of her brother Thursday evening of the age. Island life is larger, cost and land than with which we pre- vise any visitor. Island life is much less KATY MORRIS. Growth of all the intrinsic life is less used in colors in the interior of his paintings. Leaves caused to foliage and soil deterioration. Sends a certificate to "KATY" MORTON & GOLDEN, Oranges, Bananas and all Kinds of Fruits, and Confectioneries. Fresh Country Produce-Butter, Eggs and Chickens. THE HOME OF THE MAYOR First-class Physicians and Nurses in attendance. The finest Institution in the West for the care of Colored People. For further information or particulars, address, During 1904 several opportunities to go back East at greatly reduced rates will be offered by the If you want to be kept posted regarding low rates, dates of sales, stop over privies and train service, advise me the probable time and destination of your trip. The Southwest Limited is the new electric-lighted train from Kansas City to Chicago. You should include it in your itinerary. No extra fare Union Stations Kansas City and Chicago. Two stations in Kansas City. G. L. COBB, :- Southwestern Passenger Agent, 967 Main Street, KANSAS CITY. Hawes CELEBRATED $3 HATS WE ARE SOLE AGENTS A. J. AUGUST, 602 Kansas Avenue. Locations in Kansas Wanted. The Frisco System Land and Immigration association is already turn its share of the southwestern tide of immigration to Kansas. three hundred and fifty agents of this Association from the East and North have just completed a tour of the Southwest and viewed its resources and interviewed its landowners and local Association agents, for the sole purpose of better presenting Southwest opportunities to the homeseeker and investor in the older states. This Association is the most efficient of its kind in existence, and has agents everywhere in the United States. If you wish to sell your farm town or other property, or if you desire capital for factories, mercantile establishments, or any of the industries, please address R. S. LEMON, Secretary Immigration Bureau, Dept. A, Frisco Building, St. Louis, Mo. S. A. 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THOMAS, Natl Sec.: 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. Society in the U. S. Our society is similar in character and management to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE. Theprotection of our families warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P. C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Traveling the States of Kansas, Colorado, Cansas, and the Indiana Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains each direction, between K The Famous H Are reached ONLY by th MR. BUILDER: Crushed Building IT WILL BE DELIVERED PROMISE The Vinewood Both 'Phones 280 Building the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Canaas, and the Indian Territory. (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis. The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Batched ONLY by this LINE BUILDER: Whenever You Want Bushed Rock or Building Stone BE DELIVERED PROMPTLY and in FULL WEIGHT BY The Vinewood Stone Co. Phones 280 Office: 814 Kan. Ave. Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska colorado, Kansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis Are reached ONLY by this LINE MR. BUILDER: Whenever You Want Crushed Rock or Building Stone IT WILL BE DELIVERED PROMPTLY and IN FULL WEIGHT BY The Vinewood Stone Co. Both 'Phones 280 Office: 814 Kan. Ave. ONE-WAY RATES. Every day from March 1 to April 30th, 1904, the Union Pacific will sell One-way Colonist tickets at the following rates: $20.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake City. $20.00 to Butte, Anaconda and Helena $22.50 to Spokane and Wenatchee, Washington. $25.00 to Everett. Fair hawen, Whitman, Vancouver and Astoria, va Huntington and Spokane. $25.00 to Portland and Astor ator Tacoma and Seattle via Huntington and Portland or via Huntington and Spokane. $25.00 to Ashland, Rosebud, Eurene, Albany and Sylem, via Port land. 2500 to San Francisco, L.A. An er, San Diego and many other in point. I cannot information call on or drive. A FUCIION. Dep't Agt. or A Lawy. W.T. Agt. The Jones Hotel Vestige Indian Territory. First-class accommodations-- seventy-five rooms--Newly opened European plan. Phones { New 179 Old 1302 WOODMEN J. E. PROTECTIVE Night Phone 179% New Night Bel St. Joseph, Missouri: G. W. Hamilton Topeka, Kansas. Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Issues policies. 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 Missouri Pacific Route THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. WALKER'S ----PLACE, 209-211 S. 2d St., ONE OF THE SWELLEST IN THE WEST WAITERS AND PORTERS' Headquarters! WAITERS AND PORTERS' Headquarters CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city. MRS. V L. NOKTH Nearly Formerly Rooms Phone 902 W. 007 2 Rings 1001-101 E. 180 S. READ The Plaindealer! And be wise. Keep Posted Always. GARNETT, KANSAS. The friends of Mrs.J.B.Martin arranged a very delightful surprise party in honor of her birthday, which was celebrated last Monday, and many useful presents were received, after which a dainty repast was served by Misses Bertha Crutchfield and Beatrice Martin, which was pronounced delicious by all. Wednesday evening, the 2nd, Mr. Samuel Fitch and Mrs. Belle Bird were united in marriage, Rev. D. E. Over officiating. R. Crutchfield has been summoned to Kansas City to take charge of a force of workmen on the Mo. P. Ry. For some time he has been foreman of a construction gang on the Kansas City division. George Powers, the popular blacksmith, met with a painful accident last week by a piece of hot iron falling upon his foot, causing a serious burn, but no serious results will follow, as he is at his forge again. "Graanny" Ray has recovered from an attack of lagripe. She is 107 years old and is able to go wherever she desires. Mrs. Jennings is again critically ill and the doctors have but little hope of her recovery. The ladies of the 2nd Baptist Sunday school are preparing an elaborate program for Easter. Mrs. Denny, one of the oldest members of the 2d Bap. church, is on the sick list. Mrs. D. E. Over has about recovered from her recent illness. Wichita. Mrs. E. Landrum has been quite ill the past week. Mrs. Barton of Millerton, was a visitor in the city last week. Miss Jessie Kimberling of Augusta, Okla., is in the city visiting her brothers, J.W. and F. J. Kimberling. James Oldham has opened a drug store at 622 N.Main St. Mrs. H. Hansboro is ill with la grippe. On Tuesday evening of last week Mr. E. Hathmon was tendered a most pleasant surprise party at his home in honor of his birthday. It was a most delightful affair. An elegant luncheon was served and highly enjoyed by those present. Rev. J. W. Price of Emporia, was a recent visitor in the city. He was a former pastor of New Hope Baptist church. A sacred concert was given at the A.M.E. church on Monday evening of last week. C. C. James of Lawrence was among the visitors attending the Republican State convention in this city last week. Miss M. Morgan of Baldwin, is visiting her sister, Mrs. William Wright. The G. L. A. club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. Sanford. The infant of Mrs. H. F. Fra- zier died Sunday of last week and buried Monday following. MANHATTAN, KANS. The temperance lecture last Sunday afternoon at the A.M.E. church by Mrs. Lucy Thurman was excellent; also the one in the evening at the 2d M. E. church. We highly endorse such lectures and hope they will be of great help to our young people. Rev. Swindell who has been such a faithful pastor of the 2nd M. E. church for the past three years, left last week for conference. He has done a great work here and proved himself an upright Christian gentleman. The all day meeting at the 2d Baptist church on the 6th was a grand success and Rev. J. King preached three noble sermons, the afternoon discourse being his introductory sermon, which was soul-stirring and inspiring. The presiding elder of the A. M.E. church and quite a number of the ministering brethren were here last week on business of interest to the church. There will be a grand rally at the 2d Baptist church on Sunday the 27th, held by the women's home and foreign mission circle. Miss Eugenia DePriest, teacher in the Douglass school, who was compelled to go home a few days ago on account of sickness, has returned to her post of duty. Miss Pearl Stephens has gone to Topeka where she expects to remain some time. ST. JOSSEPH, MO The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Ross, aged 75 years, was held at the Francis St. Baptist church last Saturday, Rev. Cohron officiating. A. Morton went to Savannah last Saturday in the interest of the Good Samaritan lodge at that place. Misses Dixon and Wheatley, and Mr. Jerome Wilson were among the excursionists to K. C. last Sunday. Several weddings among the "Smart Set" are booked for June. A young white woman was followed by a white man on last Monday night, who snatched her purse and ran. Her screams brought Newton Hecklin, colored, to the spot, who chased the thief some distance when the latter threw the purse away and turned on his pursuer and showed sight, but Hecklin just collared him as he would a dog and marched him captive to a barbershop, where officers soon arrived and took charge of him and gave him a "free ride." The purse was recovered. HOLLIDAY. KANSAS. MR. EDITOR:—Your paper is worth ten times its value to every Negro in the United States. It is preaching the solid truth. I have a friend in Kansas City who wants your paper since he heard me read it. That piece on Ben Tillman sounded sweet to me. Yours for the race, J. M. HOWLAND. The Forum met Sunday at the usual hour and the audience was highly entertained by a lecture on "Liquid Air" by Geo.R.King. Under the presidency of Clarence Huston the Forum is certainly becoming one of the best organizations of its kind in the city. Sunday week Mr. B.S. Smith of Kansas City will address the Forum. Miss Ernestine Copeland was quite sick last week, but is now convalescent. The orchestra gave a "swell" dance last Friday evening to which a large crowd was invited, and all enjoyed a fine time. Mrs. Adella Miller entertained a few visiting friends on the evening of the 9th at her beautiful suburban home and an enjoyable time was spent. At a late hour the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Hughes, served an excellent fruit lunchcon and all expressed themselves highly entertained. The dancing academy of Harper and Miller is progressing nicely and meets every week at Leonard's hall. Miss Mearlin Hamilton is in the city from Quindaro, confined to her home with throat trouble. Mrs. Paralee Brown of Omaha, with her little daughter, Leona, is the guest of her mother here. Mrs. Thurman gave two interesting lectures in the city this week. Politics is warming up to fever heat. Mr. Hardeman was off the hill a few days last week on account of the death of his sister. His friends extend their sympathy in his bereavement. MEXICO, MO. Mrs. Mayme Young of Western college, spent Saturday and Sunday at home with her parents. Mrs. Fannie Howard, while making a fire last Thursday, was burned to death by her clothing being ignited from the flames. She leaves a husband and one child to mourn her demise. The entire community is in sympathy with the bereaved ones. Mrs. Martha Scott left on last Friday night for Kansas City, Kansas, where will visit with her mother, Mrs. Polly Bradford, and other relatives for a while. Mrs. O. Dishman left Thursday of last week for Kansas City where she will visit a few days before returning to Denver. Prof. E. L. Scruggs of Macon, passed through here Saturday en route to Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City. Mrs. Thomas Bass entertained a number of her friends in honor of Mrs. Octavo Dishman on the evening of the 8th. Rev. F. Small preached at St. Luke's Chapel Monday night and all were glad to shake hands with their ex-pastor. Mrs. J. B. Baskett entertained a number her friends at supper --- NEWTON, KAN. There was a swell party given at the home of J. M. Gross and wife Monday evening by J. B. Williams and S. H. Meckling. The house was nicely decorated and arranged for games of various kinds, which had been prepared previously by the hosts who spared no pains in seeing that all present was courteously entertained, "Flinch" being the chief game, as it is the latest out and all expressed themselves as having been royally entertained, and at a late hour refreshments were served and the guests left with many regrets that the evening had passed so quickly. Mrs. I. Underwood entertained the ladies of the N.U.G. club at her home Feb. 22 complimentary to Mrs. Maria Reevely of Carrolton, Mo., who is visiting her son's family, H. Reevely and wife. A delightful two-course luncheon was served and the ladies all pronounced it to be one of the swellest affairs of 1904 and Mrs. Underwood a delightful hostess. Those present were Mesdames S. Dickerson, F. Childs, C. Ramey, A. Ford, J. Anderson, I. Page, U. S. Richman, H. Reevely, A. Coleman, J. Jackson, Cason, McCombs and Frame. IOLA NEWS. Mrs. S. W. Banks is on the sick list. On the 7th the Masonic lodge gave a grand entertainment and a fine program was rendered and supper served. T. W. Greene conducted the program, which consisted of solos, recitals and music by the Iola Glee club; the supper was in charge of a competent committee and could not be surpassed, everything that heart could wish being in evidence. Financial receipts were good. Joe Poole returned the first of the week from Humbolt. Quite a number of Chanute people attended the Masonic entertainment last week. Again the unveiling visitor, death, has come in our midst, this time taking Mrs. Dorothy Newman. She was a consistent PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. C. D. Tibbals, Plaintiff, vs. Anna Tibbals, Defendant. No. 22676. To the above named defendant, Anna Tibbals; You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the said plaintiff above named; that the petition therein was filed on the 14th day of March, 1904; that the said suit is for a divorce from you; that you must answer the said petition on or before the 1st day of July, 1904, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof divorcing said plaintiff from you and setting aside and holding for naught the bonds of matrimony now existing between you, and for costs and all other and proper relief. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk of the District Court. (Seal.) The Big Trees 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 J. C. FULTON, Depot agent F. A. LEWIS, C. T. A., 525 Kas ave. The Only Place. 116 N. National Ave. Regular Meals - - - 20c Short orders at all hours. MRS. S. F. FUNKHOUSER, Prop. FT. SCOTT, : : KANSAS. Christian, a fond mother and a loving wife. She came with her husband in an early day from Tennessee to this place and has since resided here, being well liked by every one. She leaves a husband, five sons and three daughters, all of whom, with a host of friends, mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church, Rev. Bates officiating. The bereaved relatives extend their thanks to their many friends for their kind assistance during the trying moments. ADDRESSES. Sauford, 2509 North City, Kan. Garner, 623 South Falls, Iowa. Hompson, 36 North Kan. Bencer, 502 Vine St, Larry, Ottawa, Kan. Wilson, 615 Walt. Third St., Kansas 59. Sir S. A. E. Topeka, Kan. 60. Sir Wesley Topeka, Kan. 72. Sir John Neb. 426. Sir J. W. Main St., Deadwa C. P.'s ADDRESSES 1. Mrs. Lula Buford. 2509 North Sixth St., Kansas City, Kan. 2. Mrs. Musie Garner, 623 South Main St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. 3. Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 North Chestnut St., Iola, Kan. 5. Mrs. Mollie Spencer, 502 Vine St., Atchison, Kan. 6. Mrs. Mary Curry, Ottawa, Kan. 7. Mrs Sarah Henderson, 315 Walnut, St. Salina, Kan. 10. Mrs. Maggie Fishback, 1790 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan 11. Mrs. Jennie Floyd, 403 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 12. Mrs. Dettie Johnson, 211 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 13. Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kan. 15. Mrs. Ida King, Box 1054, Welr City, Kan. 16. Mrs. Nancy Preston, No. 1507, Clarke St., Parsons, Kan. 17. Mrs. Kitty Willis, 722 Judson St., It. Scott, Kan. 21. Mrs. Emma Masie, 411 Ransom St. It. Scott, Kan. 24. Mrs. Laura Smith, 303 East Eleventh St., Coffeyville, Kan. 27. Mrs. A. D. Anderson, Box 71, Lenapah, I. T. 28. Mrs. Deila Dorsey, 716 South Flitteenth St., Parsons, Kan. 29. Mrs. Annie Coleman, 727 Miami St., Leavenworth, Kan. 30. Mrs. Amanda Lott, 424 Maple St., Leavenworth, Kan. 32. Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont. 33. Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 34. Mrs. Lee Anderson, 724 St. Francis St., Wichita, Kan. 35. Mrs. Gracy Davis, 115 North Twenty-fifth St., South Omaha, Neb. 37. Mrs. Susie Green, Box 460, Atchison, Kan. 38. Mrs. P. B. Gooding, Box 338, Welr City, Kan. 52. Miss Jennie Alexander, 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. 63. Mrs. Charlotte Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 77. Mrs. Susie Richardson, 1180 Buchannan St., Topeka, Kan. 85. Mrs. Jennie B. Taylor,—— Topeka, Kan. 91. Mrs. Annie Brown, 1717 St. Mary St. Omaha, Neb. 93. Mrs. Maggie Brown, 1108 Capitol St., Omaha, Neb. 92. Mrs. Laura Johnson, 2010 South Fourteenth St., Lincoln, Neb. 93. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., North Topeka, Kan. Dunlap, Junction g. Box 1054, Welr Preston, No. 1507, Kan. Willis, 722 Judson Maxie, 411 Kansom Smith, 308 East ville, Kan. Anderson, Box 71, Dorsey, 716 South sus, Kan. Oleman, 727 Miami Kan. Lott, 424 Maple Kan. Willis, 1036 Iowa Corneal, Box 384, Anderson, 724 St. ta, Kan. Davis, 115 North South Omaha, Neb. Green, Box 460, Atch- Gooding, Box 338, Alexander, 918 Lawrence, Kan. Dalton, 1228 Bar- City, Kan. Richardson, 1180 Pecka, Kan. B. Taylor, Brown, 1717 St. Neb. Brown, 1108 Capitol Johnson, 2010 South Poln, Neb. Jordan, 903 Western Kan. DRESSES. Rebecca Taber first and third M. M. and O. hail Washington Sts. P., 408 Oakland Kan. Golden Rule meets the first and th noons at Sons of ner of Sixth and City, Kan—Dt. I. No. 311 Freeman Kan. Fair West Taber the first and th at M. and O. hail Washington Sts. tion, C. P., No. 1 sas City, Kan. Victoria Taber the first and th at Taborian hail Delaware Sts.— P., No. 421 Map Kan. St. Marle Taber the second and o each month, at 2 gle Fishback, C. chusettts St., Law Wichita Taber the first and th noons of each ma- Willmoth Anders Francis St., Wich Mt. Maria Taber the second and o each month, at Alexander, C. I. St., Lawrence, K. Silver Leaf Taber the first and th each month, at Nancy Preston, Parsons, Kan. Modern Taber the first and th noons, at 2 o'clock C. P., No. 716 Parsons, Kan. C. M.'s ADDRESSES. 2. Sir D. L. Bordus, Weir City, Kan. 3. Sir Geo. W. Taylor, 111 Mound St., Atchlson, Kan. 4. Sir Geo. C. Tucker, 904 South Twenty-seventh St., Omaha, Neb. 5. Sir E. H. Walker, 133 Van Buren St., Topeka, Kan. 6. Sir R. M. Bingham, 1727 East Oak St., Ft. Scott, Kan. 10. Sir John H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman St., Leavenworth, Kan. 13. Sir A. H. Morton, Parsons, Kan. 15. Sir W. W. Shobe, 336 North Santa Fe St., Salina, Kan. 16. Sir Richard Clark, 420 North Twenty-fifth St., South Omaha, Neb. 17. Sir Allen Garner, 704 East Twelfth St., Coffeyville, Kan. 19. Sir C. Parris, 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. 25. Sir Ed. Henderson, 1917 North Topeka. Industrial and "THE .WESTER Five teachers from that f NON-SECTARIAN school for school of Christian Culture. Industrial and Educational WESTERN TUSE ers from that famous institution RIAN school for the Negroes of Culture. "THE .WESTERN TUSKEGEE." Five teachers from that famous institution. The ONLY NON-SECTARIAN school for the Negroes of the West. A school of Christian Culture. DEPARTMENTS Normal, Normal Preparatory, Agricultural, Industrial, Business, Music and Milrtary Science. TRADES TAUGHT Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Dress-making, Laundrying, Agriculture in its varied phases, Structural and Mechanical Drawing. Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Booking, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestically varied phases, Stenography, Type-written mechanical Drawing. Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress-making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Agriculture in its varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Architectual and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES: Expenses reasonable. Self attention given home training of maintained. Form of 105 acres very best, Endorsed by minister. The Fall Term begins Tuesday the opening day. For further info. WM. R. CA reasonable. Self help encouraged in home training of young women. Form of 105 acres. Location and dorsed by ministers of every denomination term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Tuey. For further information address WM. R. CARTER, P. Top 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 If You Want a Valuable book on the History of Education from the Greeks to the present time by John H. Jackson, ex-president of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute and the Lincoln Institute, of Jefferson City, Mo. 720 E. Cimarron St., Colorado Springs, Colo. Third St., Kansas City, Kan. 59. Sir S. A. Ewing, 1300 Quincy St. Topeka, Kan. 60. Sir Wesley Ostein, 1214 Lane St. Topeka, Kan. 72. Sir John L. Wright, Lincoln Neb. 436. Sir J. W. Barbee, C. M., 660½ Main St., Deadwood, S. Dak. Queen of the West Tabernacle No 1, meets the first and third Wednesday afternoons at M. and O. hall, corner of Eighth and Washington Sts. Kansas City, Kan.-Dt. Lulu Buford. G. P., 2500 North Sixth St., Kansas City, Kan. Moses Dickson Temple No. 13, meets the first and third Thursday nights at their hall, at 7:30 p. m.—Sir A. H. Morton, C. M., Parsons, Kan. Mt. Tabor Temple No. 19, meets the first and third Thursday nights, at 7:30 o'clock.—Sir C. Parris, C. M., No. 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. Mt. Hoard Temple No. 10, meets every Monday night, at 7:30 at Taborian hall, corner Third and Delaware Sta.—Sir J H. McKinnis, C. M., No. 217 Sherman Ave., Leavenworth, Kan. Washington Temple No. 25, meets each Friday night at Sons of Protection hall, corner of Sixth and State Sta.—Sir Edward Henderson, C. M., No. 1917 North Third St., Kansas City, Kan. Educational Institute. RN TUSKEGEE." amous institution. The ONLY for the Negroes of the West. A g, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sew- Basketry, Domestic Science, Ag- nography, Type-writing, Architec- help encouraged. Very careful young women. Rigid discipline. Location and sanitation the cases of every denomination. Day Oct. 13. Try to be present formation address ARTER, President. Topeka, Kansas Author. TEMPLES. 4 Of the International Order of Twelve of Knights and Daughters of Tabor can be bought reasonable by sending to the office of D. L. TAYLOR, P. P. V. G. 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