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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. ```markdown ``` nor Vardaman Has Failed CONVOCATION MASONIC CONVOCATION VOLUME VI. Kansas City Masons Entain to Raise funds for the Purpose of Erecting a Hall. It Was a Magnificient Success a Move That Should Have Been Put Forward Years Ago. A proper move in the right direction has been taken up among the Masons of Kansas City in that of the formation of a Building Association for the erection of a Masonic Temple. This organization is incorporated under the laws of Missouri, capitalized at $5000, divided into 1,000 shares at $5.00 per share. None but Masons will be allowed to take stock in this laudable enterprise. They have purchased a fine building lot at the northeast corner of 15th and Vine streets, valued at several thousand dollars, upon which they will erect a $20,000 building. R. T. Coles, president of the organization, is a very energetic and thriving business man, and under his direction the building is assured. A few months ago the Masons conceived the idea of giving a benefit entertainment to raise the first money for the erection of this building. They rented the Convention Hall, which has a seating capacity of 20,000 and offered prizes for the contesting drill corps teams, and a guessing contest for the one who could come nearest guessing the number of people in the grand march. The admission fee to this grand entertainment was $1.00, and over 4000 tickets were sold, thus enabling them to realize $3000 clear. This was, undoubtedly, one of the greatest gatherings of colored people ever held in the West. There were fully 500 couples dancing on the floor at the same time. Far West Commandery and Emanuel Commandery were the only teams that entered into the contest. There were several visitors from other drill teams and lodges, also Grand Master Chinn of the Missouri Jurisdiction. The Mystic Shriners of Allah Temple No. 7, in their full dress suits and fez, was the most imposing ever seen in Kansas City. There were over 62 of them in the grand march. The music furnished by Prof. West's orchestra of 24 pieces was indeed fine and was fully sufficient to fill that great hall. The committee on the guessing contest, appointed by I. M. Horton to count the number of people in the grand march, was as follows: D. Lucas, S. T. Jones, W. H. Owens, C. B. Wiley and N. Chiles. After the committee had counted the people, in the march, they retired to a private room and there the five tin boxes containing the names of those who guessed were opened. The tickets were counted over, and Mr. Geo. W. Tetters, one of the most prominent young men of Kansas City, an employee of one of the largest banks of that city, and also a trustee of Allen Chapel, was found to have guessed the exact number, 442. He was sent to the box office and paid $25.00 for his exceptionally good judgment. And, we would not fail to mention the fact that this great throng of people was sof the best citizens of Kansas City; the decorum of order was perfect. The colored people of Kansas City have demonstrated to the white people of that city, a large number of whom were present and saw the working of the machinery of the brain of the best Negroes, that there is a difference among the Negroes as among whites, and they should begin to draw the line between the respectable and the disrespectable Negro. This move on the part of the colored Masons of Kansas City is something in the right direction and ought to have been made years ago. Our people must learn to do business of profit, seek education, be men of courage, and contend for every inch of their rights in America. Property without manhood rights amounts to naught; people must be able to protect their individual interests, as well as own it, and allow some one else to do it for them; for, in that case they are apt, nine times out of ten, to lose what property they have. We are sorry that we haven't the names of the committee that managed this entertainment, but too much cannot be said in praise of Dr. Unthanks who did much to make the success that it was. We hope that this will be an inspiration for other lodges to do lisewise. ATCHISON. The Republicans of Atchison county held their convention at Turner hall last Monday and nominated their county ticket. This was one of the largest county conventions we ever attended and was more exciting than the State convention at Wichita. They convened at 11 a. m. and adjourned until 1:30 p. m., then continuing in session till 7 p.m. The contest for offices was strong and exciting, and through this the colored people succeeded in nominating Dr. G. G. Brown for coroner. We will write more on this in the next issue. THE AMERICAN RACE QUESTION. In several letters to the press within the past ten years, I have expressed the belief that it is groundless to hope for a peaceful or peacable settlement of the American race question. Under it it are too many deep and festering wrongs to ever permit of the quiet adjustment of the present elements. Palliative treatment will not meet the case. There is too much proud flesh in the wounds to allow the healing process to go on. There must be excision; or in other words force must come in ere the better elements can work. The church, the school, and the press can do much, but these are merely tonic or constructive. These can carry forward the people on their several lines as far and as fast as conditions will permit, but they do not correct and adjust. The "little liver pill" of industrial education put forsa.d so confidently as the lever which will lift up and cast down, is the cheapest kind of a sugar-coated deception; and whoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Did education, industrial education of the highest type in its day, save the Moriscoes? Did education, character and the highest form of industrialism save the Huguenois? Will education, even the highest type of industrialism deliver the American Negro? It will, if we expect miracles; otherwise it will not. What, then, is our hope? I reply: War, and nothing else but war. I do not expect a war of races in this country; but I expect such a war as will bapize the nation into a spirit of intense patriotism, and thus carry us out of the present slough of despond. With this belief in my mind, I am in hearty sympathy with every thing that tends to develop the martial spirit in the Afro-American breast. The utterances of THE PLAINDEALER so far as they urge a manly defense of home and fireide, of person and honor, meet my most hearty approval. No rowdyism; no disorder; no razors; no compromise with crime or TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 1, 1904. wickedness; but a firm resistance to wrong by all legitimate means, must be our course. Resistance! Resistance! not assistance, must be the word. T. G. STEWART. AS SEEN BY OTHERS. I have been in receipt of your paper for now something over a year, and as it grows older it grows better, and in that quality it is unlike papers of its kind. The stand you have taken in defense of the Negro in regard to the Mississippi affair is good, and should be the voice of every Negro throughout the United States. No place in history can one find where a race has ever gone to the top as a race of notice without the shedding of blood in its defense. The Negro has fought a gallant fight as far back as 1770, when Crispus Attucks lost his life upon the streets of Boston; through the Civil War of 1861-5 up to our late and last war. For what? For the white man in every case except the F lipino war, when he was low enough to fight against his own blood and people. Never yet have they, as a whole, gone to war in defense of the Negro as the prime issue. Isay never, and history will bear me out on that. Sir, I repeat, (as a meek individual) I congratulate your stand and trust that through the pages of your paper, THE PLAINDEALER, the eye of the Negro will be opened, and that he will follow out the Bible "Watch as well as pray," and to watch means to be on the alert, (for self-preservation is the first law of nature,) and have within his or her house a Winchester and 100 rounds of ammunition (in the least), so that when he is assaulted the bark from his gun will give notice to his adversaries that he is watching and praying to the Almighty God to direct the bullets in order that not one may be lost in bringing to their graves those brutes and anarchists who take in their hands the unwritten law to wipe out of existence the defenseless Negro. This hot air praise will not run your paper, and excuse me for taking up your time to read it. I have tried to keep from writing you this, but I now feel easy that I have given vent to my feelings. So you may take my letter-head as a guide and run me in about an inch or two adv. in your paper for a month. Send me your bill and I will pay it. Furthermore, as I travel over two states, Kansas and Missouri, making a trip every five weeks, and have been for the last seven or eight years, I will speak in glowing terms of your paper, in every home I got and any news of importance I can pick up I shall send it to you. I see your paper in nearly every house I go, and I am in nearly every colored home in every town of any importance in the states of Kansas and Missouri. Yours for success, O. J. Brooks. Kansas City, Kansas. IS A COWARDLY LIAR W. J. Stagg Refutes Another C. V. Wolf Canard. The Republican city central committee has thoroughly organized the voters of the Third ward, and is assured of the election of C. V. Wolf for councilman. Mr. Wolf is one of the oldest and most substantial business men in the city, having been in the Hardware firm of Wolf, Cole & Wolf for a number of years, and is honest and reliable in his dealings with the people. He is now serving his first term as councilman of the Third ward and has done much to improve the streets and walks of the ward and city in general. Someone has charged him with being a whisky drinker. Below we publish an affidavit of W. J. Stagg which refutes these statements, and which appeared in the Topeka Herald. Being first sworn Mr. Stagg die Being first sworn, Mr. Stagg dictated this statement: "I want you to state right squarely that the statement made in the Journal by the 'Prominent Business Man' near the corner of Eighth and Kansas avenue who was afraid to give his name because it would injure his business, that he saw Mr. C. V. Wolf and myself take one drink of whisky, much less three in his presence in a joint on the 'east side of Kansas avenue between Seventh and Eighth streets' a short time ago, or in fact at any time, is a cowardly liar. "W. J. STAGG." State of Kansas. Shawnee county, ss. Personally appeared before me a notary public, W. J. Stagg, who dictated the foregoing statement, and acknowledges, under oath, that the contents are true, so help him God. O. K. SWAZE, (Seal.) Notary Public. My commission expires Jan. 15, 1907. In order to be successful this fall the Republicans should unite as one man. Mr. Wolf says that he has done nothing that he is ashamed of in his transactions with the people or for them in the city council. The Republicans of the Third ward have always kept the old ship afloat and will not think of deserting at this time. TO DISCUSS RACE PROBLEM WITH VARDAMAN! Dr. Caldwell Challenges Mississippi's Governor for a.Discussion. IT'S UP TO MR. VARDAMAN The People are Anxiously] Awating the Outcome and if Vardaman is Fair. he Will Accept. We have at last found a brave, highly educated man of our race who has challenged Gov. Vardaman, of Mississippi to a discussion of the race problem, to take place at the state house, in Jackson, Miss., the capital of that state. We hope that the people of that state will insist on Gov. Vardaman accepting this challenge as both are educated and well informed upon the status of the Negro. Both are Southern gentlemen, and we would be glad to have them meet face to face and discuss this great question. Now if Mr. Vardaman and his friends want to be fair, they should embrace this opportunity, and if they want the world to believe that they are fair to the Negroes of Mississippi, accept this challenge from an eminent physician and educated gentleman who proposes to discuss this matter in a gentlemanly and business like manner. The challenge reads as follows: OSCEOLA, ARK., 3-16, '04. Hon. Jas, K. Vardaman, Gov. of the State of Miss. Dear Sir:—I am a colored man, and I do not consider you an enemy of the Negro race, but you are a man of mistaken views. I do hereby challenge you to a discussion on the race problem to take place at the State House in Jackson, the capital of your great commonwealth. I consider you as one of the best orators upon the American continent and it would be useless for me to meet you without some preparation, but if you accept this, notify me, and within a reasonable time I will gladly meet you. The above letter was sent to us with instructions that we publish it in full and see that it is mailed to Gov. Vardaman, which we did, accompanying it with the following letter: TOPEKA, KAS., 3-22, '04. Hon. Jas. K. Vardaman, Dear Sir:—You will find enclosed a copy of a letter from a distinguished physician, an educated gentleman who wishes to discuss the race problem at the state capitol of Mississippi, you naming the date and hour that this is to take place. I believe that you are too generous not to accept this challenge. Mr. Caldwell is an educated gentleman. and would no doubt throw some light upon the question that is agitating the minds of the American people. I hope you will consider it a pleasure to meet one of the foremost Negroes of the South who would like to discuss this matter calmly and gently with ill feeling toward any one. We are desirous of lifting the manhood of the Negro to the standard where you and all of the Southern whites will respect him. If you have been misquoted in reference to the degradation of the Negro and his inequality and inability to breathe, talk and act as other human beings, now is the time to vindicate yourself. I have faith in the new Negro and that if he is given proper recognition as a human being, he will be a delight in the eyes of the race by whom he is hated. Hoping to receive a favorable reply. I am yours very truly, NICK CHILES. OF INTEREST TO MINERS. Fellow Mine-workers, District 14, States of Kansas and Missouri: I desire to make known my nomination for vice president of said district by local union 469, Fleming, Kans I appeal to and ask the assistance of all brother mine workers for their support. If elected I shall perform the duties of said office to the best of my ability, and shall pursue such policy to further advance the cause of our mission. I shall make the race from a pure motive and in defense of 2000 or more black mine workers of said district. Considering this large number of unrepresented miners, it is necessary that this district should give this question a fair consideration. I hope this may not be an oversight of the members of this district, or a refusal to give that per cent of representation to the Negro miners to which they are entitled. For it would seem to be unfair and unjust on the part of the dominate number of white miners of the district to ignore their appeal The condition of our organization is such as never before; we are enjoying in common alike the fruits of the toil accomplished by the strong determination of the white and black miners. Fellow mine workers, whatever our difficulties of the past, remember they were overcome through confidence and gain to our organization in this coal field, one solid link of unionism, and still we are going onward and onward, wedging together a better understanding of each other. So it is necessary that we should take into consideration the fact that we have not yet reached the full measure of our fundamental principles, neither have we accomplished our full mission; although we have done much to overcome so much of those obstacles and rescued our organization from the fate and greed of the money sharks of this country. We have succeeded in making a partial remuneration for our labor. In those times it cannot be forgotten when the white miner saw the essentiality of his black brother. In those times we all began to realize that our interest was in common alike in the world of labor, and through the wisdom of its broad, conservative minds the Negro miners were given a place in the councils of our organization; so our record stands to always defend our cause. Today we can point with pride to the valuable service of our Milton Reed, who who helped fight the battle for the mine workers' cause, and who filled his obligations creditably to himself, to the organization and to his race. How strange does it seem in the closing career of Mr. Reed's duties that the door of representation has been closed against the Negro in old district 14. But there still lives a spark of hope for the Negro to secure a just recognition in the district council. I entertain this belief by reason of such evidence as surrounds our daily life. Evidences of the peaceful attitude of each other, protecting one another's interest; evidence of the harmony existing between the white and black miner which are the symptoms reflecting from the broad minds and great principles of our organization and evidences of good things and amity touring over the district, impose the highest hope and encouragement to the most doubtful mind. Now, my fellow mine workers, let us not forget the duties we owe to each other, for much is yet to be done by us all in our onward mission. So our highest hope and safest course is to be free from those things which may entangle us and cause a blunder and stigmatize our good work. So let us keep pace with the sted of progress in her onward march of time to fill our place among the world's civilization. Yours for the cause of labor W. P. AKERS. Fleming, Kansas. LEAVENWORTH'S MAYOR The citizens of Leavenworth are proud of their mayor, young Dan Anthony, and he has done more to make his city stand on a par with other towns of its size than any mayor Leavenworth ever had previous to his time. When he took hold of the reigns of the city government, the streets, alleys and public buildings were enveloped in filth and dirt. While the revenue from various sources was sufficient to meet all demands, it was not used properly or did not find its way into the hands of people who would see that it was spent for the upbuilding of the city. Where once stood dingy walls and smoky city buildings, paper, fresh paint and time has been added which gives them a pleasant, healthy and prosperous appearance. Mr. Anthony makes an ideal business mayor, and the taxpayers are not grooming under such burdensome taxes as in other Kansas towns who have the same resources to draw from as Leavenworth. He is recognizing the colored voters by placing them in various departments. The street commissioner was ordered to give the colored men one third of the street work, which is more than any other mayor ever done. The colored people of South Leavenworth complained to the school board for some time for two additional school rooms in a different location from the one now in use to accommodate the little folks who have so far to walk. The Mayor came out in an editorial asking the school board to grant their request. When men display this kind of treatment, it shows they want to do what is right. Let the colored people of Leavenworth push themselves forward to success and we believe Mr. Anthony will assist them. The city has miles of pavement, where three years ago they had only a few blocks. They have street sweepers and the merchants do not have to shut their doors while the streets are being cleaned. If the Leavenworth people are wise, they will keep young Dan Anthony at the head of their city government for sometime to come. F. J, Ryan, the genial clerk of the district court of Leavenworth, is undoubtedly one of the best informed politicians of that county and stands high with the people. They acknowledge his intelligence, and are always P. H. HON. FRANK J. RYAN, The Popular Clerk of Leavenworth County. seeking information from him. Mr. Ryan has served the people so well in office that he can have it as long as he chooses and will be supported for any other position for which he may ask. R. J. McFarland, who is a candidate for clerk of the city of Leavenworth, is an astute politician. He is a Leavenworth boy and enjoys the distinction of knowing everybody in that county. He is thirty-one years of age, but one would think from his talk, (using such excellent judgment in conversation) that he was fifty. Mr. McFarland is now clerk in the police department and at the next election will be elected to the position of clerk of the city court. The Masons of Leavenworth are now holding monthly school for the instruction of all those who desire. Deputy Grand Master Wilson and Past Master Dennis Jones are in charge of the course of instruction. John F. Glyna, who has charge on the city iall of Leavenworth, is a NUMBER 13. He is Doing More to Build up the Town Than any of His Predecessors. The City Has Took on New Life. News About Other Leavenworth Individuals. bright, energetic young man, and is doing much to improve the jail building in the way of papering, painting, etc. While he is a democrat and is holding a position under a republican, yet he is always conservative in his views, and usually lines up for the best interests of the city. Martin Ehart, who has been nominated for councilman of the Fifth ward, Leavenworth, has no opposition. He stands well with the people in his neighborhood, and none cares to oppose him. One of his strong features for election is this: "All will receive the same treatment, irrespective of party, creed or condition. Mr. Ehart would make a good sheriff, and we would not be surprised to hear of his being nominated for that position. H. Miles Moore, the old veteran who is a candidate for judge of the city court of Leavenworth, Kansas, was born in N Y. in 1850 and was brought to Leavenworth during the same year. He is now serving his second term as judge and asks for reelection. Mr. Moore is one of Leavenworth's oldest and most highly respected citizens, and those who have respect for old age should use their influence to elect him. He prides himself on being a warm friend of the colored people, and belongs to the old school of Col. Matthews, and speaks interestingly of the days when he assisted in bringing slaves from Missouri to Kansas when life itself was in danger. Miss Gilmore, the efficient nurse of the Mitchell hospital of Leavenworth, is one of the best to be found. She has full control of this institution, which is the pride of Leavenworth, and is doing much to maintain the reputation which the hospital has gained. Miss Gilmore is one of the young ladies who believe that "cleanliness is next to godliness." Miss Lulu Jones of Kansas City Mo. is the new matron of the Old Folk and Orphan's Home of Leavenworth and is doing good work toward maintaining discipline among the inmates of the home. Miss Jones keeps everything clean and neat, and seems to know her business. OUR NEW AGENT. P. F. Lewis of Emporia has accepted the position of traveling circulator for THE PLAINDEALER, Mr. Lewis is one of the finest young men in Kansas, a perfect gentleman in every sense of the word. He is past grand secretary of the G. U. O. F. MR. P. F. LEWIS. and stands high in the ranks of the Masonic fraternity, being a Knight Templar. He will make the following places Parsons, Oswego, Chetopa, Vinita, I.T., Pryor Creek, Wagoner, Wybark South McAlester, I.T. BURTON IS RIGHT. Senator Burton is courageous, and in time he will vindicate himself. We have been with him all along, and now that he needs friends, we are with him as in days gone by. In a personal letter to Frank Grimes Senator Burton says: St. Louis, March 30. Dear Frank—Don't grieve for me. I shall never cease my efforts until this stain is washed off my name. Frank, if all could be told, just as it is, the absolute truth, it would appall the world. Some time it will all be known. I am not a criminal. I have done nothing wrong, and I mean that every one shall know it. My home shall always be in Kansas, and I shall be both seen and heard. I can wait, and will wait until the time comes for me to speak. In the meantime, don't jeopardize yourself or any of your friends by trying to defend me. Just let me alone. I am in the lions' den, but I am not alone. 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Lake City. and Helena. Denatchee, Washington. Even, Whatcom, Van- bia, or to Tacoma and burg, Eugene, Albany Ontario. Information inquire o J. C. FULTON, Depot Agent TES NA O. California opportunity is here the Rock Island System will capal points in California at the TOPEKA. For rates to intermediate points. Christ Sleepers, which the Rock Kansas City to Los Angeles El Paso; three times a week via Lake City. this office. A. M. FULLER, C. P. A., Topeka. Has Opened a New Ice Cream Parlor At 808 Kansas Avenue. Fruits, Confectionery, and Everything Nice. Cold Drinks. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` We are the Neat. . . . BOOK and OOK and JO PRINTERS --- --- ```markdown ``` and Workmen ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` CUTS Engraving Dept of the Mail and Breeze (Dapakai) makes our CUTS. he nd JOB --- NEWS OF THE WEEK. Miss Hattie Walton is visiting rel- atives in Leavenworth. Wr. Lewis df Dunavant, Kansas spent a few days in the city. Prof. Sol Watkins ‘s quite ill at his home on Fifth and Polk. Vote for Charles K. Holliday for councilman from the Second ward. Rev, W. H. King of Lawrence spent a few days in thecity this week, Miss Evelyn Vance is ill with mea- sles at her home, ten miles north of the city. The Misses Jackson and Martin of Lawrence were visitors in the city this week. Mrs. Julia Scott is very ill at her home in the Southeast part of the city. Cha:les Overr of Kansas City came up Wednesday to attend the funeral of his brother. Miss Minta Beck will visit with relatives and friends in Wamego dur- ing her short vacation. Rooming aud boarding hoase cor- ner Fifteerth and Quincy, No. 1434. Mrs. A. Howard, Proprietor. Terry Williams, who has Deen in Texas for some time, is now visiting his family at 1325 Van Buren street, Business Manager Chiles spent several Gays in Atchison this week in the interest of ‘THE PLaiNDEALFR. Among those who have been ill we are glad tu mention that Mrs. J. M. Forbes is rapidly improving. Mrs. E. Draine who kas been very ill ig now convalescent, and in a short time we hope to see her out again, Among the visitors at Tare PLats- pratrn office last week were Mrs, J.M. Wright ant Mrs J. F.C. Tay- lor and zon, Rev. ©. G. Fishback returned Test Saturday trom Denver. where he has been engiged in revival mectings for afew weeks rast. Miss Evelyn Hickman will leave next Thars ‘ay for Frankfurt, where she ad send same time with rela- tives and friends. Miss Lela Ford deft: Pviday men ing for Baigingame, Kino. where she will spend Las or rhres days with Telaves amd find. Mis tievr Uaskans wil beave nev, Saray fa L aporia Le eater the Namal M+ dawkins will complete her cours: with the June cles. ‘The Suimrock club will mee: with Mrs. Annie lyler, 1q12) Van —uren street, Monday, April 4, "04. at 3 ps an, Every member is requestul to De present. Mext 5 inday evening special exer- cises will be rendered at St. John’s A.M. E. church. Some excel nt numbers will Le rendered, and all will do well to attend. A. A Bass had one of his eyes taken oat last week, Drs. Minnie and McGee operating. Mr. Bass will have a glass eye put in. He is doing nicely at this time. ‘Thos. Overr, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Overr, died Tuesday evening at Christ hospital, where he has been ill for the past three months with caacer of the throat. His remzins were taken to Kansas City for inter- ment. The Dumas club met at the reai- dence of Mrs. R, L. Skearce. Mrs. Frank Jordan was a pleasant visitor, who made a very interesting talk to the club. Lunch was served, Ad- journed to meet with Mrs. M. Car- penter, 1000 Woodward ave, April I. The ladies of the Golden Rod club and their gentlemen friends were roy. ally entertained on last Friday even- ing by Mrs. Mattie Slaughter, A delightful time was had, as is always the case when Mrs. Sisughter acts ai hostess. The club will meet April & with Miss Inez Words We are indeed pleased to see the family of R. V. Ridley, who have been quarantined for smallpox for some time, out again. They are al! well, and if it were not that we knew they been ill, would never believe that they had been victims of the fearful malady. . 7 Vote for C. K. Holliday for coun- cilman from the Second ward. Easter services at Shiloh church will be 2s sollows: Baptizizg at 11 a. mm. At3p.m., “The Living Christ” at8 p,m. “The Great Conqueror.” A cordial invitation is extended to strangers who may spend the Sab- bath in our city. C. G. Fisanack, Pastor. The state executive board of the Federation of Women’s clubs vill meet April 9, at Kansas City, Kansas, at which time all o'd and new clubs are asked to report. Send reports to corresponding secretary, Miss Emma T. Brown, 852 Oakland ave, Kansas City, Kansas. Several of the society people of the city are ia receipt of invitations from the Navarre club of Lawrence ior there annual Spring party. The an: nouncement of the Navarre club’s parties is sufficient to assure one of magnificent time, and no doubt many will embrace the opportunity of at tending this royal fete. Diev—At his home, 1259 Buchan an street on Thursday March 29 Archie Grant. The deceased was a1 old resident of Topeka, having livec here for a number of years. H leaves one daughter and four grand children to mourn his loss. The fu neral was held from the Shiloh Bap tist church on Monday last. Stone street & Hamilton had charge of th funeral. & Good Man. Rev. G. H, Shaffer, M. D., of Oma- ha, Neb. is a candidate for the posi- tion of Secretary of the Church Ex- tension, There isno man connected with the great African Methodist Episcopal church who is more de. serving of this position than he. He has given 39 years of actual service to the ministry of the A.M E. churcl., and has never before asked for promotion. If he is elected he will serve the general connection as faithfully and with as great success as he has served the local churches in Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Mlinois, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska Rev. Shaffer is the man for the place and should receive the hearty eup port and co operation of the comin; general conference. If he is elected he will take with him into his officia capacity as secretary of the churcl eatension his business like methud which will add greatly to the interes tof that department. If there is to b a change in that office, give us G. H Shaffer, who chould have succe det the Inte PL A. Hubbard, but did not lPherefore give the Fitth Episeepa jsteict its due representation, i Yue te Rev. Shaller’s success, | Jel. Kassour, Bn ‘The inotallotion services zt the first Mriean Waptise church last Sunday were very impressive sun drew a large crawd The sermon de. hxared by Rev. G. 1D. Olden was a masterly ettort. Rev. G. We Hats of the B. street church delivered the charge to the chich; Rev. W. P. Banks the charge to the paster. ‘Cheir talks were highly appeciated by all, The music was rendered by Shiloh Baptist choir, and was excel- lent, The program, being of some length, was concluded in the evening during which time short addresses were made by the deacons and dea: conesses. Mrs.C H. Dusall alse made a short talk, in which she thank: ed the members and friends of the church for kindnesses shown hersel! ani family since their arrival in this city. The contributions for the day amounted to $91.00 with $2.25 fu: the Christian Endeavor society, NOTICE. ‘To the citizens of Lopeka: We have discontinued our Burial association. as we find it impossible torun it under the present circum- stances. Wehave about 500 member 100 of whom are paid up; and tc those who are paid up for six month: ora year, if they will call at ou office their money will be refunded We appreciate those who have tried to help us make the association z success, but having tried for sis months to put the establ.shment or afirm basis, and having failed, we decide the best movement for us anc those concerned is to discontinue the association It will be impossible tc try to run it without the assessmen: plan and under the present circum atances it will be imposing on the good people who have helped us tc bring the association up to this poio to continue otherwise. So many o our people seem to think that the dime for initiation fee is all they have to pay; we have difficulty in havin; them understand that it takes money to run any busiaess; this being true we do not wish to impose upon them hence discontinue the organization Very truly, Growrererer & Wawitror, XK. OF F. ANRUAL SEEMOX. The annual sermon of the Knights of Pythias held at St. John’s A, M. ‘E. church last Sunday afternoon was undoubtedly one of the largest turn- outs ever held in this city by them. Excelsior lodge No. 3 and Prince Albert Court of Calanthe No 85 oc- cupied the left side of the middle aisle while the audience occupied the right. The procession, under the command of Sir Henry Dillard, mar- shal of the day, formed at the castle hall, 620 Kansas avenue, and, headed by Jackson’s band, marched south to Eighth, west on Eighth to Harrison, worth on Harrison to Seventh and weat on Seventh to the church, where a large audience awaited them. Over a hundred knights were in line, most of whom were new members, young men who are the life of most Prosperous institutions. The parade and appearance «f the men in their knightly badges was indeed anim- posing scene, Rev. C. G, Fishback of the Shiloh Baptist church preached the annual sermon. {t was one of the strongest sermons on the success of Pythian- ism ever preached in Topeka. He dwelt particularly upon the import- ance of knights sticking together and to bnild up business not only for themselves, but for the Negro race. The Reverend’s beautiful portrayal of the life of “Damon and Pythias” was strong, and appealed to the path- os of everybody so strongly that al several times he was loudly applaud- ed. Again, the Rev. put particular stress upon the importance of taking good men into the order; those whc will live up to their obligations, in stead of dudes and loafers. After the sermon, a collection o: $24 was raised, the same to be equal ly divided between St. John churel and Rev. Fishback. | The ladies of the Court are certain ‘|ly the backbone and life of th '] Kmghts of Pythiasin Topeka. ‘They Jhave done more to keep the orde alive in this city and to bring it uy | to its present high standing than any ‘thing else that can be mentioned it connection, They always have mon '|ey in their treasury and take epecia }}care of the sick and needy. KNOTT-RICHARDSON. ‘A pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday evening, at 8:30 o'clock at the cory residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W, Richardson, $3t Clay street. It was the marriage of their only daughter, Maude to Mr. William Knott. -\ few minutes before the appoin- ted hour, Mr. Ned O’Banion, the sweet voiced tenor, sang “Since | Pow Art Mine," which was, very timpressive, and as the swect strains lof the sony dicd anay, Miss Cora MEinnett sttuck np a wedding march [wien Iittle Mig Dinothy Pose, bear- fing the ring in a Jily, filed in tal- ‘lowed by the ride and sioom, and there the Rey. JR. Ransom ina simple, but very impressive cere: pronounced the words that linked two lappy hearts together for hfe. The bride wore an iumaculate gown of white batiste with trimmings of lace, and carried a br quet of beautiful bridal ro-es, and never hefore did she present a more lovely appearance, than on this, the hap- piest cveniug of her life. Mise Richardson cumes from one of the Lest families iu the state. She is educated, cultured and refined, and her eweet d sposition has endeared to ber a large circle of very warm friends. Her thorough knowledge of social and domestic life, qualifies her for the duties of an ideal help-meet. The groom was faultlessly attired in the conventional black and presented a neat appearance. He comes from onc of our best families and stands high in the estimatior of both colored and white. He i: Ja hard worker, honest, upright anc Jhonorable, and will make a mode \husband. He is now filling ; ,| responsible position with the Topek: ,| Drug company. | Mr. and Mrs, Kichardon wer '|assisted in receiving by Misse ‘|Minnie Page, Cora Bennett, Mr || William Blythe and Master Georg / Hamilton, who attended the door. .| They were the recipients of man: ,| handsome and useful presents. | Mr. and Mrs. Knott are at hom to their friends at 831 Clay streee! ,| THE PLANDEALER joins their man: ,|frienda in wishing them a happy : prosperous future. "| Mrs. Electro-Page Perry one o | Topeka's most handsome youn ,] women, deservingly carried off th t]} honors of being the most beautifu ?}and most handsomely dreseed tad; at the Masonic conclave at K. C. '| Easter will be observed at the Fire ;| Atrican Baptist charch by appropri .)ate programs in the Sabbath schoo and C. E. society. The exerciee jwill consist of recitations, pap rs an CHAS. MORTON. Ww. cca MORTON & GOLDEN, DEALERS N Oranges, Bananas and all Kinds of Fruits, and Confectioneries. Fresh Country Produce—Butter, Eggs and Chickens. Nice Fresh Sweet Naval Oranges 35¢ per peck or toc per dozen. Cail on us at 817 Kansas Ave., TOPEKA. THE MITCHELL HOSPITAL, Zeacenwcrih, .- Kansas. Se el 2 og NY EN Lp BS Ne aye A Ht ea & . cas e . seh otee LA x he here al h hY alg eta < i Tn in ed Maen er = 1 ASS 7h oe eee eo i pons . i ee op a de First-class Physicians and Nurses in attendance. ‘he finest Institution in the West for the care of Colored People. For furher fnformation or particulars, addross, DR. C. M. MOATES, - - - LeAvenwortH, Kansas, ee ee eee ee ee ee ee Best Lighted Trai a A g More than 300 electric-lighted cars are now: in passenger service on the . ° . Chicago, Milwaukee and 7 < : _ St. Paul Railway. These include sleepers, coaches, dining, parlor, library and chair cars. This extensive use of leading modern systems of electric lighting gives to this railway the distinction of operat- the best lighted trains in America. The Southwest Limited, Kansas City to Chicago, is electric-lighted throughout, and is the train of trains between these cities. Union Stations Kansas City and Chicago. Two sta- «tions in Kansas City—Union and Grand Ave. G. L. COBB, -:~ Southwestern Passenger Agent, 907 Main Street, Kansas Crry, ‘ne Se EK SS , - + Nath oe. «eee ee a music, Speoial Easter sermon and ‘communion at rx a.m. All will be welcome, o ae The body of Thos. Jackson of Kan- sas City, a son of Mr. Overr of this city, who died last Tuesday of cancer of the throat, was shipped to Kansas City Friday for interment. His fu- neral will be in charge of the Masons ofthatcity. Remains were in charge lof Stonestreet & Hamilton, under- takers. Damon Chiles arrived this week from Colorado. : Lewis C. North was in the city Wednesday from Kansas City. - Jas, J. Riley and family of Okla- homa arrived in the city Thuraday with intention oflocatinghere. Mrs. hie is a siste: of Capt. Wm. Reynolds. Jas. B, Williams, a student of the State University, is visiting his par- ents and friends. He isa fine young man and we are pleased to note his ‘succexs in school. es Locations In Kansas Wanted. The Frisco System Land and Im- migration association is already turn- ite 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 re- sources and interviewed its land- owners and local Association agents, for the sole purpose of better pre- senting Southwest opportunities to the homeseeker and investor in the older states. This Association is the most effi- cient 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 1! you desire capital for factories, mer. cantile establishments, or any of the industries, please ‘address RK. S Leon, Secretary Immigration Bu reau, Dept. A, Frisco Building, St Louis, Mo. S. A. Hucues, General Immigration Agent, O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. Paystotan axp Sunexor ‘226 Kansas Ave. Ind, Phous 174. Calls answered day and night, Office Hours } eS 8pm. WH. &. JACKSON, M. D. Puysioran anwp Sugcxon Office 404 Kansas Ave. TEL. 918 IND. TOPEKA, KANSAS _ 71010 A. BM. OFFICE nouns| 12M. 4PM. Both Phones 44 (7to10P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protecnen. ‘Special Attention to desacses {oPfonen and private desesses. Office and Residcac ‘Sraskx a Shampnoing and &-<o ares © MRS. HATTIEE -AaVL.un | Hair Dres-+ au | Manulacturet......0+. ‘Hair to Matca Aut ComPLexions. Doll Wigs—New Pompadours, Pompadour Combs, and other Toilet Combs, Switches and Hair Jewelry.....cccsrereee 220 E.sthSt, TOPEKA, KANS Let the... AMBRICAN Steam Caundry Do your family washing—5e pound. Tt will save you money. 114 W. Seventu Sr, PHONE 541. When in Salina, call on the MAN FROM IOWA at the Salina 6lub Room LUNCH AND GROCERIES THOS, SMITH, sot N. Third St Phones {oan Night mae 19% New Eureka Drug Store. CARL W. SHAFFER, Phar, , A Complete line of Drugs, Toilet Articles, Stationery Cigars, Etc PRESCRIPTIONS A- SpECIALTY!® * 922 Frederick Avenue. St. Joseph, Missouri. alah alll lll allel: Fred M. Stonestreet. G.W. Hamil» : Stonestreet & Hamilton, ; Successors to J. BM. Knight. : * § Undertakers and Funeral Directors 4 : : ef} 03-8", e ‘ oS Fee ray i - RG AEA I ‘We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goodsin | Topeka. Join our “Burial Association.” It onty coststen | cents per monrh. 3 Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. gi Knights and Ladies pkey LSS. EO ew & of Protection = Lp SAA A NAT ONAL FRATERNAL INSURANSER \ oe SOCIETY V oiles =. Lay A Issues policies. the sums of $25¢y a 4,3 $500, $1,000, also $75 $100, $150 and $200 QaeseaD for children over 6 years of age. This it OFFED a the only colored Fraternal Insurance Society inthe U.S. Our society is similar in character and management. to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES {OF SECURITY, A. 0.U. W., and MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE. _heprotection of our famijies warrants no delayin the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further informaticn write P.C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. si Missour sa Miles Pacific “a ue Route THE GREAT ee : SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Lolorado,Cansas, anid the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on thislins a each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis ; The Famous Hot Springs | Of Arkansas | Are reached ONLY by this INES SOETE eT TC TTT EE 4O66466666646556666644444% MR. BUILDER: is 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 PS Office: S14 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. $2000 to Butte, Anaconda and Helena. $22.50 to Spokane and Wenatchee, Washington. $25.00 to Everett, Fairhaven, Whatcom, Vancouver and Astoria, via Huntington and Spokane. $25 00 to Portland and Astoria; or to Tacoma and Seattle, via Hunting- ton and Portland or via Huntington and Spokane. $25 00 to Ashland, Rosebud, Eu- gene, Albany and Salem, via Pory- land. 7 - $25 00 to San Francisco, Los An- geles, San Diego and miny other California points. For full information call on or address s J.C, FULTON, Depot Agt, or F. A. Lewis, City Tkt. Agt., 525 Kansas Avenue. WILEY JONES, W. D. Cox Proprietors. Lhe Jones Hee: Muskogee Indian Territory. Fint-class acommodations— Seventy-five rooms—Newly opened, Europe %™ plan, : WALKER’S., . ----PLACE, 209-211 S. 2d St., ms OF THE SWELLEST IN THE WEST WAITERS : baireg: Dradguatin! | | CHAS. PHELPS’ Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city........... 924-316 RrancisSt, - 9T.JO8RPH, MO. ‘When in Kansas City stop at Mrs. V L. Norru’s Ola Occidental | Hoteland bare esi Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings 1001-1008 E. 18th Sint Raneas City, . - Mioor Re Ne HE READ ... The Plaindealer! And be wise. Keep Posted Always. Casper. Willson was called to Kingfisher, Okla., on account of the sickness of his mother, but returned Tuesday, leaving her much improved. Mrs. W. Reevely is on the sick list again. Mrs. C. Miller and Mrs. Jas. McIntosh went to Wichita last Sunday evening. W. C. Downing came in from Kansas City Sunday evening and spent a few hours with his family and returned Monday. Mrs. George Hall gave a dinner party last Friday in honor of her 57th birthday and it was a grand affair. Everything was nicely arranged for the occasion, the house being beautifully decorated in flowers of various kinds and it is needless to speak of the dinner, as it was one which only an experienced cook can prepare. Several nice presents were received by her from her many friends. Mrs. W. S. Patterson was the hostess at a charming 6 o'clock dinner party Monday in honor of Mrs. H. Calloway of Chicago. The invited guests were Mrs. Knowles, Wm. Wilson of Guthrie, Okla., H. English of Perry, Okla., and W. H. Brown of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The dinner was served in courses and a very enjoyable affair it was, as all Mrs. Patterson's functions are sure to be. On Tuesday evening Mrs Irene Knowles entertained in honor of Mrs. H. Calloway of Chicago at her home, 311 East 6th street. Music was furnished by the Wichita orchestra and it was enjoyed by all. At a late hour an elegant two-course luncheon was served. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames Coleman, Gross, Dickerson, Robinson, McIntosh, Miller, Anderson, Rev. and Mrs. Gordon, Mesdames J. Anderson, L. Patterson, Jenkins, Dorsen, H. Richman, Miss L. Webb, Messrs. P. Hickman, J. Williams, E. Kennedy, A. Chiles, W. Brown, L. Underwood, G. H. Meckling, English and Jordan. MANHATTAN, KANS. The rally at the 2nd Baptist church last Sunday by the mission circle was a grand success. The praise service was very interesting. All of the churches are making preparations for Easter services Sunday and services will be as follows: At the 2nd M. E. and Mt. Zion Baptist churches in the morning; at the A. M. E. church in the afternoon, and at the 2nd Baptist church in the evening, after which Rev. King will preach on the subject, "After the Ball Was Over." Quite a number of the pupils Rev. Swindell has been sent back here as pastor of the 2nd M. E. church. This is his fourth year at this place. MUSKOGEE, I. T. A Grand street fair, to last five days, began here on the 28th ult. with prospects for success. Mrs. Jones and Mr. Jordan, teachers at Tallahassee Mission, were in the city Monday on business. Bass Reeves' mother, Mrs. Stewart, of Van Buren, Ark., who has been in the city several days visiting relatives and friends left for home last Friday. The K. of P. lodge and Ladies of the Court of Calanthe held services at the A. M. E. church last Sunday evening and a large crowd was in attendance and a collection of $22.37 was raised. Dr. Wm. Sims preached an inspiring sermon from the text, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend." The sermon was both illustrative and instructive. The services were continued by Rev. McMillon of So. McAllister, who spoke of the benefits of the lodge and gave many practical points upon righteous living. It has already been seen that Muskogee, some day, will be among the great cities of the West; but like all other growing towns, gives prestige only to persons of ability and will, and to those who seek business rather than pleasure. Others find that the door of prosperity is closed in their faces. The young men and women of the city have organized a social club, the purpose of which is to entertain their guests from time to time. Dr. Joseph A. Booker, one of the greatest orators cf the West, lectured at the 1st Bap. church last Monday night on the subject "The Future of the American Negro." The lecture was a fine one and was well attended. OTTAWA NOTES. The collector for THE PLAIN- DEALER and agent for the K. & L. of P., Mrs. C. Hughes, spent a very pleasant week here, and the Council was increased by severer new members; also the subscription list of the paper was increased. Mrs. Hughes was highly entertained while in this city and her heart was filled with AD gratitude for the kindness shown her. Hospitality was far reaching and each one vied with the other to do their best for the entertainment of their guest, and she can truthfully say that in Ottawa hospitality has far exceeded that shown her in many other places she has visited, and Ottawa and its people can stand as an emblem of cordiality, hospitality and kindness to the stranger within her gates. Mrs. Alice Powers is very ill at her home on N. Main St. Miss Mabel Crith spent a few days at home this week. Mrs. McCloud entertained last Monday evening complimentary to Mrs. Hughes and a delightful evening was spent by all until a late hour. After a sumptuous repast the guests left, feeling that they had indeed spent an enjoyable time. Allen Wright was severely cut on the arm by barbed wire, and it is causing him much trouble. Easter services will be observed at the Baptist church Sunday evening. COLUMBUS, KAN. Rev. Kidd, pastor of the A.M. E. church, is carrying on a revival, assisted by Rev. Marzett of Mt. Zion Baptist church of this city, and Rev. Wilson cf the Bethlehem Baptist church of Chetopa. Quite on outpouring of the Holy Spirit is being felt and success looks promising. We hope the time will come when the tough class of colored miners in this county will cease to butcher up one another for mere trifles. If their nature run in that channel, they should migrate to Mississippi and do their slaughter work in Vardaman's ranks of hellions, who seek out innocent men and defenseless women to hang and burn. They would be justified in their acts of butchery in that channel. Mrs. J. E. Hobson was initiated into the Daughters of Tabor at Weir last Wednesday. --- ALEXANDER LEE. Candidate for Representative From the Eightleth District. HUTCHINSON. Alexander Lee who has recently announced his candidacy for Representative of the Soth district, oomprising the greater portion of Reno county, has been a resident of the county for a number of years, is a taxpayer, a staunch Republican and a gentleman. Mr. Lee is making his campaign simply upon the basis of qualifications and honor and will carry an extremely large vote. RESTAURANT. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Greyson, formerly of Wichita, have recently located here and are interested in a restaurant with Mrs. Greyson's father, Andy Simms, at his old stand, 223 So. Main street, where they have the neat- President W. H. Council of the Alabama State college for Negroes was the guest of President B.F.Allen of Lincoln Institute Saturday. He was very much gratified at what he saw, and complimented the president on the excellent showing the school is making. The president goes to Baltimore next week to deliver an address before the Association of Negro College Presidents in this country. Lincoln Institute will make a creditable exhibit at the World's Fair. Friends in the city are invited to come out and see the exhibit before we send it Wednesday. President Allen has secured Tuesday day, July 19, as "Lincoln Institute Day" at the World's Fair. Friends will please postpone their visit there until that time. All visitors to the school commend the students on the very neat appearance of their rooms, and the school on the general neatness of things. The many graduates, patrons and friends of Lincoln Institute will heartily appreciate President Allen's successful efforts in securing "Lincoln Institute Day" at the St. Louis Exposition, and it goes without saying that in every possible way they will co-operate to make that day one of the greatest "Days" of the Fair. PUBLICATION NOTICE. bals, 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. W. I. JAMISON, 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. Maintenance at the Church Tuesday s. Mrs.Isabelle first prize. The ADDRESS JNC 720 E. Cimarron Springs, Colorado FRESSES. Worc. 2509 North City, Kan. Earner, 623 South Falls, Iowa. Tempson, 36 North Nan. Cancer, 502 Vine St, Arry, Ottawa, Kan. Third St., Kansas. 59. Sir S. A. Ew. Topeka, Kan. 60. Sir Wesley Topeka, Kan. 72. Sir John I. Neb. 426. Sir J. W. Main St., Deadwood Freston, No. 1507, Kan. Willis, 722 Judson Maxle, 411 Ransom Smith, 308 East Willie, Kan. Anderson, Box 71, Corsey, 716 South Sus, Kan. Oleman, 727 Miami Kan. Lott, 424 Maple Kan. Willis, 1636 Iowa Corneal, Box 381, Anderson, 724 St. L, Kan. Davis, 115 North North Omaha, Neb. Ben, Box 460, Atch- Gooding, Box 338, Alexander, 918 Lawrence, Kan. Dalton, 1228 Bar- City, Kan. Richardson, 1180 Eke, Kan. Taylor,—— Brown, 1717 St. Neb. Brown, 1108 Capitol Golden Rule C meets the first and neons at Sons of ner of Sixth and City, Kan.-Dt. B. No. 311 Freeman, Kan. Fair West Taber the first and thin at M. and O. hal- Washington St.-ton, C. P., No. 122 sas City, Kan. Victoria Taber the first and thin at Taborian hall Delaware Sts.-D P., No. 424 Maple Kan. St. Marie Taber the second and f each month, at 2:2 gle Fishback, C. chusetts St., Lawn. Wichita Taber the first and the noons of each mor Willimhill Anderson Francis St., Wich Mt. Maria Taber the second and each month, at Alexander, C. P. St., Lawrence, K. Silver Leaf Tab the first and the each month, at Nancy Preston, C. Parsons, Kan. C. N.'s ADDRESSES. 2. Sir D. L. Bordus, Welr City, Kan. 3. Sir Geo. W. Taylor, 111 Mound St., Atchison, 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., Coffayville, Kan. 19. Sir C. Parrm, 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 TUSK ers from that famous institution RIAN school for the Negroes of Asian 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. 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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 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. Address JNO. H. JACKSON, Author. 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. 426. 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, C. 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Corkery is duly notified that you have been sued in the District Court, in and for Shawnee county, Kansas, by Maud Corkery, for a divorce, and that you must answer the petition filed by her, on or before the 6th day of April, 1904, or the petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered according to the prayer of said petition against you for divorce and cost of the suit. (Seal.) JOSEPH REED. Plaintiff's Attorney. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. Anna M. Tullson, Deputy Clerk. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Caroline Richardson and Dorr E. Brokaw executors of Ezekial Richardson, deceased, Plaintiffs, vs. Harriet A. Lindsay, Richard Wake and The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway company, a corporation, defendants. Case No. 22581. To Harriet A. Lindsay and Richard Wake: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, in the above entitled cause. That you must answer or plead to said petition on or before the 4th day of April, 1904, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you foreclosing a certain real estate mortgage (set forth in said petition) on lot 100 Walnut street in Metzkers' addition to Topeka, Kansas, and that said property will be sold to satisfy said mortgage indebtedness and that each of you will be forever barred from all right title claim and interest in and to said property and for such other relief as may seem proper. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. (Seal.) UNEXCELLED SERVICE VIA FRISCO TO POINTS IN Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida AND THE SOUTHEAST, AND TO Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas AND THE SOUTHWEST. The Famous Health and Pleasure Resorts, EUREKA SPRINGS AND HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, Beached most conveniently by this Route. Round Trip Homeschoer' Tickets at rate of ONE FARE plus $2, on sale first and third Tuesday of each month. 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