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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. At the General Conference in Chicago, the Delegates are Equal, But the Crowd at San Francisco Who Follow the White Man, Must Go to the Kitchen! Historical Society State House VOLUME VI. A SOUTHERNERS VIEWS Thomas Nelson Page Views the Negro Through a [Prejudice Pair of Glasses. He Charges all the Crime, Immorality, Etc., to the Negro in Order to Shield the Whites. In the M'Clure's Magazine, one of the most popular monthly periodicals, Thomas Nelson Page has been contributing to the public a few thoughts from the Southerner's viewpoint. Here are some of the choice bits from this literary chief, which we beg our readers to place along side the utterances of His Holiness the Pope and then think: "1thirty-eight years have passed since the Negro was set free and became his own master. By sentimentalists and Negro writers and orators, most of the Negro's short comings are usually charged to slavery, and undoubtedly slavery leaves certain traits which the student can easily detect. But most of the class of writers referred to ignore the fact that the Negro at the close of slavery was in a higher condition of civilization than when he came a savage from the wilds of Africa; that indeed, this very period of slavery in America had given to him the only semblance of civilization the Negro race has possessed since the dawn of history. "When the war closed, among the four million Negroes who inhabited the South, there was with the exception of the invulids, the cripples and the superanuated, scarcely an adult who was not a trained laborer or a skilled artisan. In the cotton section they knew how to raise and prepare cotton; in the sugar belt they knew how to grow and grind the sugar; in the tobacco, corn, wheat and hay belt they knew how to prepare for the market these crops. "It seems to the writer that one of the fundamental errors which has inhered in all the discussion which has taken place on the Negro question is in considering the Negroes as absolutely of one class. A brief consideration of the matter will show on the contrary that the colored population of the South, though they were, with the exception of a few Brabs, all of Negro blood, were when they came to this country, of different tribes; and there were, even during the time of slavery and are yet mre markedly now, grades among them; grades of intellect, of character, and of ability, which point to, if not varying racial, at least varying tribal forces. And however they may all appear to herd together and look at most matters not from an individual and rational but from a racial standpoint a careful study will disclose certain distinctions which have the mark of tribal distinctions, while others will show the elements of class distinctions. These class distinctions, though still elementary, are beginning to make themselves apparent. "The line of cleavage unhappily does not follow that of conduct or good manners, much less that of character but, perhaps, it may approximate them more closely in time, and the upper class will learn and cause it to be understood that conduct, character and good manners are the key to admission. "The Negroes, indeed, may be divided into three classes. "The first is a small class, comparatively speaking, who are more or less educated, some being well educated and well conducted; others, with a semblance of education and none too well behaved. The former constitute what might be termed the upper faction; the latter lack the essential element of character and even moral perception. "The second class is composed of a respectable, well behaved, self-respecting element; sensible, though with little or no education, and except when under the domination of passion, good citizens. This class embraces most of the more intelli- were trained in slavery, and a considerable element of the intelligent middleaged, conservative workers of the race who were trained by this generation. The two together may be called the backbone of the race. "The third class is composed of those who are wholly ignorant, or in whom, though they have what they call education, this so-called education is unaccompanied by any of the fruits of character which education is supposed to produce. Among these are many who esteem themselves in the first-class, and, because of a veneer of education, are not infrequently confounded with them. "The first two classes may easily be reckoned with. They contain the elements which make good citizens and which should enable them to secure all proper recognition and respect. They need no weapon but that which they possess—good citizenship. "Unfortunately, the great body of the race, and a vast percentage of the growing generation, belong to the third-class. It is this class which has to be reckoned with. "It is like a vast sluggish mass of uncooled lava over a large section of this country, burying some portions and affecting the whole. It is apparently harmless, but beneath its surface smolder fires which may at any time burst forth unexpectedly and destroy all within reach. It is this mass, increasing from beneath, not from above, which constitutes the Negro question. "What have the thousands of churches and schools and colleges, maintained at the cost of a hundred and forty million dollars, produced? What kind of men and women have they turned out? What fruits have they brought forth, of moral stamina; of character; of purity of life; of loftiness or even correctness of ideals? These are the true tests of progress. "To reach a correct answer to these questions, we may inquire first: Has the percentage of crime decreased in the race generally? Has the wage-earning capacity of the race generally increased in proportion to the rise of wages? Has the race generally improved, morally and mentally? Is the relative position of the race to that of the white race higher than it was? "Unquestionably, a certain proportion of the Negro race has risen notably since the era of emancipation. In the cities and towns, a proportion of the colored population—that is, the upper fraction—have not only accumulated property but have attained a higher standing, based partly on property, partly on character, and partly on intellectual advance. But, unless the universal testimony of the white people of the South is unreliable, this rise is confined largely to the towns or to those regions where the Negroes have had the aid, sympathy, and encouragement of the whites. And it appears to the writer that this element is not as large as is generally assumed, and that this very advance has separated them all the more widely from the great body of the colored race. Study of the question, moreover, discovers that almost all of the intellectual advance in the Negro race is confined to this upper fraction of the race; that, perhaps, ninetenths of the property accumulated has been accumulated by this class and by the other fraction that belongs to the second class who were trained in slavery, and that, measured by the ordinary standards of character, intellect, and civic standing, the other nine-tenths of the race so far from advancing in any way, have either stood stagnant or have retrograded. "According to the United States Census of 1890, the native white criminals in the United States numbered 40,471; the native whites whites whose parents were also also nativeborn, numbered 21,037; the Negro criminals (whose parents were native) numbered 24,277. A comparison of the rural colored population will show that possibly over ninety per cent. of the property now owned by the Negroes has been accumulated by those who own TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 13, 1904. THE WHITE MAN IS SCARED THE WHITE MAN IS SCARED "If Russia loses the war now being waged in the Far East, it will mean the annihilation of the white race by the yellow race," declared Prof. Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago to the students of his class in anthropology Wednesday. Prof. Starr returned three weeks ago from a trip through Japan. "The war in the East is a war of races and not a war of nations," continued the professor. "Every race has its day, just as every dog has its day. "The day of the white race is almost past. England is on its last legs. Statistics show that one child in every hundred of English birth becomes a lunatic. The country is exhausted and its strength is on the wane. The same thing is true all over Europe." "On the other hand the Japanese are strong. They are just entering upon their era of national and racial greatness. Russia is the ultimate hope of the white race. If Russia holds out against Japan, the yellow races will be staved off. But I do not believe that Russia can hold out. I think the Japanese will win. And as soon as Japan teaches China what it knows the white races are doomed. With toolish generosity we have taught the Japanese all we know of arts and industries. We must now beware test this knowledge be turned against us. "I cannot understand why Americans favor the Japanese in this war. Americans do not realise this is a war of races, and that in upholding Japan they are recording their downfall. "There is a higher type of civilization in Russia than most people think I cannot see why people should be more affected by having 300 Jews murdered in one day than 300 Negroes lynched in one year. It is easy for us to see what is going on wrong in Russia, but we cannot see what is wrong under our very noses." either trained in slavery or grew up immediately after the war, so that they received the beneficial effects of the habits of industry in which their race was at that time trained. It will show in the next place that the proportion of convicts in the state penitentiaries in the Southern states from the Negroes is from 85 to 93 per cent of the total number of convicts confined. In Louisiana the proportion is 85 per cent. of all state criminals. In Alabama it is 85.4 per cent. In Florida, 86.4 per cent. In Mississippi it is 91 per cent. In Georgia it is 90 per cent. and in South Carolina it is 93.2 per cent. In the District of Columbia, where the Negroes are assumed to have had exceptional advantage and where possibly a certain element of them are as well off as anywhere in the country, they furnished, a year or two ago, 86 per cent. of the criminals. Of these convicts, more than nine-tenths have grown up since slavery was abolished. "It is generally assumed that progress, as applied to a class or race, signifies some advance in moral standing, or, at least, some improvement in the elements of character on which morality is based. "It is unfortunate that the statistics in the field of morality cannot be obtained; but in this field, as in others, the testimony of those who have had the best opportunities for observation is all one way. Southerners of every class and calling, without exception, bear witness to THE WI “If Russia loses mean the annihilation Prof. Frederick St. class in anthropology from a trip through “The war in the tinued the professors’ day. “The day of the Statistics show that a lunatic. The same thing is true “On the other upon their era of hope of the white races will be staved think the Japanese it knows the white taught the Japanese beware test this kn “I cannot un war. Americans upholding Japan t “There is a think I cannot Jews murdered in easy for us to see what is wrong under the depressing fact that, leaving out the small upper fraction, the Negro race has not advanced at all in morality. "Unhappily, the fountain is tainted at the source. The great body of the race have scarcely any notion of the foundation principles of pure family life. They appear not only to have no idea of morality, but to lack any instinct upon which such an idea can be founded. It is usually charged that slavery was responsible for the absence of morality throughout the race. Doubtless during slavery there was a sufficient amount of immorality to be the basis for almost any reasonable charge, yet study of the question has convinced at least one person that the illicit relations between the two races during the period of slavery have probably been greatly exaggerated. He has come to believe further that while illicit intercourse between the two races is less and, perhaps, markedly less now than it was during the period of slavery, the immorality of the great body of the Negro race has largely increased since that time. That this immorality exists, is the testimony not only of the whites, but also of members of race who have with an open mind made a study of the conditions of their people. THE K. & L. of P. AND FLAINDEALER! Will Have Branch Office in Kansas City. CAPT. ROSS TO MANAGE IT The Great Negro Insurance Order is Growing and Kansas City Can Justly Feel Proud of This Branch. The Knights and Ladies of Protection, the national Negro fraternal beneficiary society, following out its policy to make places and employ the colored youth of talent and ability, has lately demonstrated to the thoughtful colored man and woman its worthiness and right to a preference in matters of the insurance business. Capt. Albert Ross, who lately resigned as instructor of the Military and business Course departments of the "Western Tuskegee," has been employed by the National Council to establish and maintain a permanent office of the society in Kansas City, Kas., and to push the business of the society in Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri. Capt. Ross is highly qualified for the work before him. Besides three years experience in the work of the Insti- WHITE MAN IS SHE closes the war now being waged in the relation of the white race by the yellow star of the University of Chicago to theology Wednesday. Prof. Starr returns high Japan. the East is a war of races and not a war socr. "Every race has its day, just as the white race is almost past. England that one child in every hundred of England country is exhausted and its strength is so all over Europe. Her hand the Japanese are strong. They are national and racial greatness. Russia is race. If Russia holds out against a red off. But I do not believe that Russiaese will win. And as soon as Japan teen races are doomed. With toolish all we know of arts and industrial knowledge be turned against us. understand why Americans favor the do not realise this is a war of race they are recording their downfall. higher type of civilization in Russia, see why people should be more affected on one day than 300 Negroes lynched be what is going on wrong in Russia, be under our very noses." tute, he is a graduate in shorthand and typewriting, book-keeping and business practice, and is now a student of the Page-Davis Aivertising school of Chicago, New York and London. The work of Capt. Ross at the "Western Tuskegee" will long be remembered by the people of Topeka. Besides bringing up the 10 CAPT. ALBERT ROSS business course department from nothing to its present high standard, he organized and has developed the Institute Cadet company. to its present state of efficiency, originated and solicited the donors of four gold Bonds for the annual boys' and summer went out to Colorado as the financial agent of the "Western Tuskegee,"successfully promoted concerts for its benefit in different parts of that state, raised a large sum of money and returned with eighteen students to add to the enrollment. He leaves the Institute carrying along a highly prized recommendation from the board of Trustees. Capt. Albert Ross is a young man, twenty-six years of age, unmarried, and is a member of Capital City Council. No. 1, K. & L. of P., of Topeka. The citizens and the Metropolis Council of Kansas City, Kas., will find him of good habits, conscientious, energetic, aggressive and fitted in many ways to push the work forward. He will take up the work there June 1st, and will also act as special correspondent and collector for THE PLAINDEALER in Kansas City, and persons desiring to make contracts for advertising, book printing, etc., can do so with Capt. Ross. The Negroes of this country must build their own enterprises as a matter of protection, as a matter of self-preservation, as a "door of hope" for their many educated sons and daughters who demand employment. The officers and directors of this business enterprise comprise some of the most progressive and successful Negroes of Kansas, such as Col SCARED The Far East, it will now race," declared the students of his armed three weeks ago "war of nations," concludes every dog has its and is on its last legs. English birth becomes on the wane. The they are just entering Russia is the ultimate Japan, the yellow Russia can hold out. I reaches China what generosity we have in cities. We must now the Japanese in this races, and that in a than most people affected by having 300 in one year. It is but we cannot see James Beck, of the Twenty-tnird Kansas Regiment, President; J. G. Groves, "the potato king," Treasurer; Dr. O. A. Taylor, Nick Chiles, Dr. C. M. Moates. P. C. Thomas, J. H. Childers, J. H. Guy and other prominent Negro capitalists as directors. It is incorporated under the laws of Kansas, and has ample backing and means at hand to make its claims certain, safe, sound, and secure to the most skeptical. It protects the dependent wife and child from poverty, pensions the members over seventy year of age, pays partial benefit for the loss of one or both eyes, hands or feet, provides a sick benefit, fund and admits women upon equal terms with men. This is a fine opportunity for the Negroes of Kansas City to co-operate and help build up a business that is composed of Negroes, for Negroes and run by Negroes. THE PLAIN-DEALER believes they will prove equal to the test. FREE! FREE! Those who are in the habit of reading THE PLAINDEALER have doubt less seen the offer of the beautiful pictures to be obtained with a year's subscription to the paper. You can get a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, Booker T. Washington or Frederick Douglass, single, or one portrait of the three combined. Address THE PLAINDEALER or consult any of our agents. There is also a picture of President Roosevelt and Booker T. There is always something in the race question. If it is not in the troublesome lynching, burning and flaying so vigorously advocated, both by example and precepts by the "Angry Saxons in the South," it leans to the other extreme of emigration. Usually this phase is presented and advocated by the venerable Senior Bishop J. M. Turner, of the A. M. E. church and a few others, attracted to the question with the vain hope of playing Aaron to Bishop Turner's Moses. It is not our purpose at this time to enter into an elaborate discussion of the merits or demirits of the African emigration question, but to present to our many readers excerpts from a letter recently published in The St. Louis Globe Democrat from Hon. Leigh Hunt, at one time an American educator and editor, and at present a hard-headed business man in Egyptian Soudan, North Africa. His letter is the result of serious efforts of Great Britain to develop its thousands of acres of cotton lauds in order to supply raw cotton for her home manufactures. At the present time England secures eighty per cent of her raw cotton from the United States, and the recent destructive work of the boll weevel and the manipulations of the cotton market by Dan Sully have had a tendency to strengthen Great Britain's determination to secure adequate development of her cotton lands to enable her to largely supply her home demands. Mr. Hunt's letter, parts of which follow, is sufficient, clear, and is worth careful reading by those of our people dissatisfied with the conditions here, and who desire more favorable situations under one of the most liberal and progressive governments in the world. Addressing Mr. Roberts, he says: "Hon. George Roberts, director of the United States Mint, Washington, U. S. A.: I received yours of Oct. 8, with newspaper clippings inclosed, at Khartoun, and thank you for the same. Surely you do not consider me so impracticable as to believe the story that I am planning to carry off hundreds of thousands of Negroes to Africa? I am here in the Soudan for selfish purposes, not as a philanthropist. It is true that I am interested in the Negro, but for business not for philanthropic reasons, reasons which must prove mutually beneficial else impossible. The Negro is not essential to the success of my proposed undertaking, so consider my interest in him for the time being as tentative. If ever our young colored countrymen are encouraged to find and make homes for themselves it must be along sound business lines, as no charitable undertaking can afford them lasting benefits, and no promoter's dreams of capitalization withstand the rude awakening of this pioneer life. There are millions of idle acres of land along the Nile in the Soudan, capable of being developed into as fertile fields as those lower down the Nile in Egypt, which are today the highest priced agricultural lands in the world. "I may not be able to prove to your satisfaction the correctness of my estimate of these Soudan lands, yet the proof of the saying can not long be deferred. When the conditions which prevail here are generally understood and the Suakin-Berber railway completed, the Soudan will need no pushing. It will gather population and develop upon its own merits. There will be no lack of men and of means ready and anxious to proceed with the development of these millions of acres, which now lie practically vacant. If you doubt my testimony, I beg of you to study the reports of the numerous British officials who have made plain all these facts long before I ever saw the Soudan. These competent men left nothing new to discover and nothing new to tell. "And you will find investigations of conditions and results in other parts of the world between like parallels of latitude, namely 22 and 5, very helpful in forming your conclusions. And while you are studying your map, find, if you can, a country with more than 10,000 miles of river NUMBER 19. Mr. Hunt Takes a Fall Out of the Southern Whites and Presents a Few Things for the Negro's Serious and Careful Consideration. It's up to the Negro as to What He Shall Do. into the markets of the world with only 300 miles of railway haul. With such a strategic position as the Suakin-Berber railway will give the Soudan, I see no reason why England's mills should not soon be running night and day the year through on cotton of her own growing. "A most interesting question is: What race of men is best adapted to assist in this pioneer work to serve as model farmers, to train the natives and to teach them how to make the best use of their lands? The not unnatural inclination to help one's countryman has led me to conclude that, in my small undertaking I should like to try the American Negro, as I believe him best fitted to do this work with advantage to himself and the Soudanese. It is my opinion that the Negro would assimilate with and influence the Soudanese without friction. True, he would most likely become the aristocrat, and in time the large landowner, which would doubtless cause some jealousy. Otherwise I could foresee no difficulties so long as he did not interfere with their religion and patrade his own belief in an arrogan-way. The willingness of the Negro to migrate to the Soudan is not a question that gives me concern; in fact, I should rather enjoy having the leaders of public thought arrayed against me on this point. And, if so, I could well afford to bide my time until the testimony of one successful settler would far outweigh an editorial written by the editor who scarcely knows where to find the Soudan on his map of the world. If the Negroes are given a chance to settle in the Soudan, they are not asked to experiment in government making, nor to follow the fortunes on an upstart of empire builder, nor to subject themselves to the villainy of Liberian and Nicaraguan methods of government. Here, with all due respect to our flag, they would enjoy the blessings of as good government as civilization affords. Should a community of a few industrious Negro families locate here and have wise direction until they became successful planters and the owners of farms (then, as in other times and places), the natural laws affecting all races of men in their migrations would do the rest, and make good the answer to my opponents. No amount of argument could convince me that industrious, hard-working Negroes would be averse to improving their condition. Understand me, the political Negro, the craps player and the cake-walker are not the individuals I should seek to influence. They naturally would remain where they are. If I can demonstrate that the industrious Negro's improvement is assured by moving to the Soudan no amount of preaching, teaching and voting could stop the endless stream of emigration that would follow. The influence of the first settlement, if successful, would supply sufficient power to set the natural law which controls the destiny of man in motion, and the example of a few pioneers is quite sufficient. Just as the little band of Germans that settled in Germantown, Pa., is responsible for the German population of America; just as the story of John Ericson's success drifted over the seas to influence and affect the Scandinavians; just as the tale of Tim Hooley's good fortune on the banks of the Delaware served as a beacon light to his needy and anxious friends on the Emerald Isle, so would the results of the first American community in the Soudan either brand me as an "iridescent dreamer" or give to our colored countrymen a new star of hope. The question that gives me most published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 110 EAST SEVENTH STREET. MICK CHILES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER H. CHILDERS, - - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Six months by mail.....250 Three months by mail.....500 Entered at the postoffice at; Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1904. THOMAS NELSON PAGE, one of the most prominent southern writers, has been contributing to McClures' Magazine a series of articles covering the Negro. The series in no sense add to Mr. Page's renown. In seeking to magnify and parade the faults of the Negro, he does the Negro no real harm; only adds to his determination and zeal to win for himself and his people a place among the nations of the earth. Thirty-eight years is but a hazy dawn in the era of a people's develepment, and the faults and crimes of the Negro slave manifest during these few yerrs are the blind staggerings of an infant. Full and complete freedom is not attained by mere removal of legal restrictions, and Mr. Page's boasted "high state" of civilization in which the ex-African savage found himself when emancipated, is very much like the man at the bottom of the shaft with his bonds severed—he's got to get out. The Negro is getting out by digging the walls of prejudice from around him. THE fact that our country is willing to try the Negro and give him a man's chance is worthy careful thought. If the Negro can find a home in the Soudan, where England is spending over half a million pounds sterling in building railroads and opening up communications, there is the place for the Negro, who wants to and will work, to go. But then the man who would go into the South and attempt to interest the Negro cotton raisers to migrate would be lynched quicker than the "big burly" Negro who is charged with rape. Did you ever notice that every Negro artist becomes some Black Patti, or something or other, which does not mean a frazzling thing. Why can't we be plain Negroes, and develop our little bit of talent without cavorting in the shadow of some senseless apings? It strikes us that the time has come. NINE papers in the First district have bolted Charlie Curtis. There will be no reduction in Charlie's majority this fall, however. The fertile soils of easteru Oregon or Washington yield, in over flowing abundance and in highest perfection, every grain, grass, vegetable and fruit of the temperate zone. To enable persons to reach these favored localities without unnecessary expenditure of time and money, the Union Pacific has put in effect Round Trip Homeseekers' Excursion rates as follows from Missouri River, April 19th: $32.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake City. $34.50 to Butte and Helena. $44.50 to Spokane. Also One-Way Colonist rates every day until April 30th, to many points in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Utah. For full information address J. C FULTON, Depo nt F.A. LEWIS, C.T.A., 525 K DEVELOPMENT. state for our people, especially depend upon the leaders for guidance not able at all times to lay an animus in the consideration of the welfare of the race. This of Negro editors. We consume of our valuable space endeavor efforts of others of our race. It secret that Mr. Trotter, the brilliant Union Guardian, cannot approach of our people unless he sees in it a grandizement of the chamism, Mr. Booker T. Washington. It for the race in that it fails to hearty and dispassionate views of our race. Our industrial developments laid down by Mr. Washington by our people in the South where it is possible. If those who enduly criticise this phase of the it would consider the rapidly runs in the West and South, as the North and East, they would importance a thoroughly scientific the best methods of agriculture our people need. With the tide foremacy rapidly changing from south, it will be but a few years, Galveston and Mobile will out-Boston and Philadelpeia, as the special ports of the nation. That soon come is no idle dream. A born writer in one of their leading other things, in the discussion of our commercial life, says that United States has barely touched material development and organized the Negro question is not likely to self-paralyzed South, by the prejuction of American citizens. It probable that new economic cone American Mediterranean will be valuable factor in our evolution. Show a view of the case to conelations to his former masters. Hopeful races around the Gulf of Texas an Africa south of the Europe- and there may be natural homes nation of Negro workers, indus-south of the Gulf of Mexico." IT IS unfortunate for our people, especially those who depend upon the leaders for guidance, that we are not able at all times to lay aside our personal animus in the consideration of questions affecting the welfare of the race. This is especially true of Negro editors. We consume entirely too much of our valuable space endeavoring to decry the efforts of others of our race. It is a matter of regret that Mr. Trotter, the brilliant editor of the Boston Guardian, cannot approach the development of our people unless he sees in it some personal aggrandizement of the champion of industrialism, Mr. Booker T. Washington. This is unfortunate for the race in that it fails to receive the full, hearty and dispassionate views of an able man of our race. Our industrial development, along the lines laid down by Mr. Washington, should be followed by our people in the South and everywhere where it is possible. If those who are disposed to unduly criticise this phase of the race development would consider the rapidly changing conditions in the West and South, as compared with the North and East, they would realize the vast importance a thoroughly scientific understanding of the best methods of agriculture and mechanics our people need. With the tide of commercial supremacy rapidly changing from the East to the South, it will be but a few years until New Orleans, Galveston and Mobile will outrival New York, Boston and Philadelpeia, as the leading commercial ports of the nation. That such a time will soon come is no idle dream. A prominent southern writer in one of their leading papers, among other things, in the discussion of the present trend of our commercial life, says that "So far the United States has barely touched the hem of industrial development and organized social effort. The Negro question is not likely to be solved by a half-paralyzed South, by the prejudices of a small section of American citizens. It is not at all improbable that new economic conditions around the American Mediterranean will make the Negro a valuable factor in our evolution. It is quite too narrow a view of the case to consider him in his relations to his former masters. There are less hopeful races around the Gulf of Mexico. There is an Africa south of the European Mediterranean, and there may be natural homes for a large population of Negro workers, industrially educated, south of the Gulf of Mexico." THE POPE SUITS M'CABE Guthrie, Oklahoma Negroes are Pleased With His Holiness. Guthrie, O. T., Correspondent in The Wichita Eagle: If the Pope of Rome intended his recent letter to the colored citizens of Kansas to interest the whole colored race of this country, he certainly has accomplished his purpose. The educated Negroes at the Langston school in this territory may take the lead in expressing the feelings of the Negro race toward His Holiness, but they are no less interested than the Negroes of this city who earn their bread by hard work. The day that the Eagle came to Guthrie containing the letter of Pope Pius the colored people collected in groups on the street while one would read the Pope's words. E. P. M'Cabe is considered one of the brightest colored men in Oklahoma. He is not a member of any church and knowing that he had cut the Pope's letter out of the Eagle to paste in his scrap book, the Eagle correspondent asked him this morning; "What do the colored people think of the Pope's letter?" he said: "What sensible Negro can fail to grasp the words uttered by His Holiness as being other than the harbinger long looked for from the Christian world. It seems to have been left to the church of Christ to be bold enough to utter these memorable words; 'As the vicar of Christ, I extend my loving care to every race without exception,' These words come to the colored race with such force as to startle. As for myself, I had long since given up the hope that even an all wise Providence had any interest in me or mine. But now, akin to the breaking away of the clouds, comes His Holiness, the Pope, in a way that will be far reaching without doubt, as it should be. If it is, as alleged, that there is but one God, surely the Pope of Rome and the Catholics are the only people who are worshiping at His holy shrine." Continued from Page One. concern, will Lord Uromer conclude that Negroes are best adapted to the needs of the Souduan? A statesman who has accomplished such rich results in the rehabilitation of Egypt will not favor an experiment in the Soudan unless convinced in his own mind that it will be a success and is for the best interests of this country, which in time he will no doubt develop by the aid of his very able governor general, Sir Reginald Wingate, as successfully as he has regenerated Egypt. I am convinced that his lordship and the sirdar are friends of our country and would favor us all things being equal; but it must be proven that the Negro is doing all I claim for him before he will become a welcome settler. If it can be demonstrated that the Negro can settle and prosper in the Soudan, our colored countrymen will thereby gain the one opening which they so much need, a land to which they can safely migrate. I know of no other unsettled country in which the Negro can upon his own merits succeed. He does not possess the initiative to win in a region where it requires much effort to make a farm nor can he thrive as an agriculturist in a climate less genial than a sub-tropical one. TWO TRACKS O EXAS A NEW FAST TRAIN Between St. Louis and Kansas City and OKLAHOMA CITY, WICHITA, DENISON, SHERMAN, DALLAS, FORT WORTH and principal points in Texas and the Southwest. This train takes the plane and it is made up of the finest equipment, provided with electric lights and all other modern traveling conveniences. It runs via our now completed building and railroading has been employed in the make-up of this service, including Café Observation Cars under the management of Fred. Harvey. Full information as to rates and all details of the new route will be cheerfully furnished, upon application, by any representative of the OFFICE HOURS { 8:30 to 12 a.m. 1 to 5 p. m. Sundays 9 to 12 a.m. } 111 East Sirth Street, Opposite Shawnee Grocery. - TOPEKA, KAS W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. The three Methodist churches have sold their property and are now planning new locations. The First Baptist church, having torn down their old building, held services in the basement of their new building now in course of construction. The Odd Fellows sermon was preached last Sunday at the A. M. E. church by Rev. Walker. The lodge affairs were well conducted, the church was crowded and a collection of $55.50 raised. One of the oil wells caught fire the first of the week and the company lost about $800 and the drillers about $700. Plans for building a school for the colored boys and girls of the city are about completed; but there is much contention as to its location. We have been promised equal and like accommodations with the whites and we believe the promises will be kept. August Kellar and sister, Minnie, returned last Friday from Philander Smith college, Little Rock, Ark. Wm. McCollough has arrived from the Geo. R. Smith college, Sedalia, Mo. NOTICE The annual election of the stock holders of the Topeka and Indian Territory Land, Coal and Development company will be held at their office, 112 E. Seventh street, Thursday, May 26, 1904, at 8 p.m. All stockholders are hereby notified to be present in person or send a representative with power to cast a vote for eleven directors. NICK CHILES, Pres. J. H. CHILDERS, Sec'y. ROOM & BOARD Mrs. Ruth Stewart is now prepared to furnish board and lodging for transients, or by the week. Nicely furnished rooms. Everything first-class and up-to-date. 1303 Kansas Ave., :: TOPEKA. NOTICE. To the citizens of Topeka: We have discontinued our Burial association, as we find it impossible to run it under the present circumstances. We have about 500 members 100 of whom are paid up; and to those who are paid up for six months or a year, if they will call at our office their money will be refunded. We appreciate those who have tried to help us make the association a success, but having tried for six months to put the establishment on a firm basis, and having failed, we decide the best movement for us and those concerned is to discontinue the association. It will be impossible to try to run it without the assessment plan and under the present circumstances it will be imposing on the good people who have helped us to bring the association up to this point to continue otherwise. 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NOTICE FRUIT The children call Saturday "candy day" at Bigbee's. Come to St. John and take a trip around the world. Miss Henrietta Jackson will return Monday to Kansas City. The Ne Plus Ultra will meet May 20 with Mrs. Helen Ransom. Mr. John Efferson of Denver, Col. spent Tuesday in the city. I want your trade and am not ashamed to ask for it. G. A. Bigbee. Groceries, Fresh Meats, Butter and Eggs at Bigbee's, 1300 Quincy. Don't forget "A Perplexing Situation" at Shiloh Wednesday May 18. George H. Thomas of Kansas City Sundaved with his brother, Judge A. M. Thomas. Miss Mary Pepper of Kansas City was the guest of Mrs. Wm. Knott last Sunday. Mrs. Cheney Vaughn will leave for Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, to visit her sister. Miss May Williams of Plattsburg, Mo. is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John Dandridge. Mrs. D. Hyde's little grandaughter will visit with relatives in Kansas City next week. Mr. R. L. Norman has made many improvements on his home on Central avenue. Do you believe in race pride? If so, show it by leaving your order with Bigbee. Business Manager N. Chiles is attending the A. M. E. general conference in Chicago. Mrs. Wm. Jacobs returned to Kansas City after a visit with Mrs J. M. Wright, her daughter. Mrs. Carrie Lane entertained Miss L. Moore and Mrs. McComb at her home last Friday evening. The Shamrock club met Tuesday, May 11, with Mrs. John Edmonds, 1220 Van Buren street. Patriarch Gilliam of Lawrence attended the annual sermon of the Odd Fellows last Sunday. Chas. M. Sheldon, author and minister, says: "J. Mord. Allen shows signs of excellent talent." Mrs. Belle Bennett returned last Sunday from St. Joseph, where she visited her sister, Mrs. Gross. Mlss Nora Sexton, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. H. Guy, returned Tuesday to her home in Fort Scott. Mrs. Charles Williams of Malta Bend, Mo. is visiting in the city, the guest of her father, Mr. S. P. Hawkins Mrs. C. Carney of La Junta, Colo. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Thompson, 1033 Grand avenue. If you live so far out that the large stores won't deliver your groceries, give your order to Bigbee, 1300 Quincy. Mr. Otto Bennett returned last Tuesday to San Marcial, N. Mexico, after a week's visit with relatives and friends. Miss Beulah De Shattio left Tuesday for St. Louis, where she will reside with her mother, Mrs. Ellen De Shattio. Miss Zella Ratley left Wednesday for her home in Wichita, after spending the winter with her aunt, Mrs. A. C. Harris. If any of our people are charitably inclined, they will call and see Mrs. I. W. B. Grant. She has two very sick children. Miss Hester Hawkins, who is attending the the State Normal at Emporia, spent Saturday and Sunday in this visiting relatives. Prelo Smith left Saturday evening for La Junta, Colo., where he has accepted a position on the dining car with Mr. Augustus Saunders. I have both 'phones; Ind. 1193; Bell, 3241, Red. Would like to talk to you about anything to eat. The Ladies' Sewing circle of St. John's A. M. E church was entertained by Mrs. Belle Smith last Wednesday at her home, Eleventh and Kansas avenue. Prof. N. Sawyer: "J. Mord Allen is a literary genius, and the day is not far distant when he will be recognized along with Dunbar and other great writers." HAWES CELEBRATED $3 HATS AtbeJ. C 602 : KANS Abe J. August Mr. Lewis C. North visited friends in Topeka yesterday. As usual, he is looking healthy, which indicates that he is "getting by." Misses Mary Jordan, Inez Wood, Clara Williams, Arnicholas Chiles, and Mr. Ned O'Banion will attend the May party in Lawrence Friday night. Rev. Andrew Berry, pastor of Lane chapel C: M. E. church, left Monday for St. Louis, to attend the general conference of the C. M. E. church. The Cheerful Givers' sewing circle meets today at the residence of Mrs. G. W. Burns, 1402 Van Buren street, All are cordially invited. Mrs. G W. Burns, president, Mrs. O. E. Fox, Sec'y, Dr. Jas. A. Page, of Washington, D. C. writes us an interesting letter praising the ability of Topeka's talented poet, J. Mord. Allen, but space prevents us from publishing it. You will miss a treat if you fail to attend the Big 4 banquet at the Second C. P. church Friday evening, May 20. This banquet will be conducted the same as those given in the large hotels of the city. The J. S. J. society club met at the residence of the Misses Dotson last Monday evening. A dainty lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Miss Jessie Jones, 314 North Saywell street, May 16. Hen Peck Social at the Third Baptist church, 11th and Washington streets under the auspices of the men of the church, Friday evening, 20th. Admission 25cts supper free. Committee; John Dandridge, Thos. Belle, Jos. Clements Ed. Hanley, Thos. Brown and Ed. Hollen. The Golden Rod club was very pleasantly entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Felicia Davis. Mrs. M. E. Langston, Misses Lilian Jeltz and Eliza Britt were visitors. The club meets today with Miss Lulu Harris, 325 Taylor. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club was entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs. G. W. Thompson. The members enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon. Mr. L. W. Thompson of Kansas City was the guest of honor. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Smith, 1161 Lane. A drama entitled "A Perplexing Situation" will be given at Shiloh church Baptist church Wednesday evening, May 18, for the benefit of the Seating Fund. Let everyone come and enjoy themselves. Admission, 15 cents single, 25 cents per couple. The ladies of the Propel Art club met at the residence of Mrs. Patten, corzer Eleventh and Lane streets. Alter an hour's work the ladies were highly entertained at lunch. Then they adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. V. Shoots, corner Twelfth and Lane streets, May 20. More than 300 people attended the grand musical concert given by Prof. Kennedy and Madame Silvers at the C. M. E. church Monday, May 2. There was an elegant gold ring given the lady who sold the largest number of tickets. The ladies sell-tickets for the prize were Mesdames Wm. Fisher and Kate Esters and Misses Nellie Kelly and Elsie Orr. Miss Elsie Orr captured the prize by selling $16 00 worth of tickets. At one of our churches Sunday afternoon a PLAINDEALER scribe heard a young lady remark to a friend: "When Dr. Briscoe crowns or extracts a tooth, you don't feel like your head is being taken off,—well, in fact, he does'nt pull hard like other dentists." The Mother's League of North Topeka met Thursday afternoon at Asbury church. A very large number of mothers were in attendance and many interesting talks were made. We hope that all of the mothers of the city will attend these meetings. Messrs. Robt. and Hick Norman gave a pleasant surprise party for their brother, Rollie, at the home of the former Thursday evening. Many friends were present and all enjoyed a good time. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Mr. Norman left Friday for his home in Denver. Miss Nettie Nelson aged 18, died last Saturday at the home of her mother, corner of Eleventh and Lincoln street, after a brief illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Hayes The interment was in Rochester cemetery. Rev. and Mrs. Cary were pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening by the friends of the Second C. P. church, of which Rev. Cary is pastor. Many useful articles were given them, and afterwards an excellent program was rendered at the church. Cake and ice cream were served to the party, which consisted of nearly fifty pereons. On last Thursday evening at her home, Tenth and Woodward avenue, Mrs. T. Byrd entertained about sixty friends in compliment to her husband, Mr. Toliver Byrd, the occasion being his 64th birthday. Mrs. Byrd was assisted in receiving by Mrs. J. M. Brown, Misses Mary Jordan and Anna Simpson. Mr. Byrd was the recipient of many useful presents. Miss Grace Hines, daughter of Mrs. Anna Hines was married Thursday, April 28, to Mr. Edward Hudson of Pueblo, Colo. Rev. J. C. C. Owens of that city officiated. Miss Hines is well known in Topeka, having lived here all her life. Mr. Hudson is said to be one of the leading business men of Pueblo. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson wish them a long, happy and prosperous marriage. They are at home to their friends after May 16, at 1413 Pine street, Pueblo, Colo. The annual sermon of the Odd Fellows was preached Sunday at Shiloh Baptist church by the Rev. G. W. Harts, pastor of the "B" street church. The sermon was one of the ablest efforts we have ever heard along that line, and was highly commended by all. Headed by Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment band, the lodge marched to the church in a body. It was one of the finest turnouts ever seen on the streets of Topeka. At the church, Miss Henrietta Jackson read a magnificent paper on "How to Sustain Negro Organizations." Miss Jackson is a strong and forcible writer, and in our next issue we will publish her paper, as we believe our people can learn a good lesson from it. Right. The A. M. E. quadrennial conference convenes at Chicago last week, and represents one of the strongest religious organizations of our people. The A. M. E. church is a credit to our people and to this country. But the time has come when the Bench of Bishops should place a premium on honesty, morality and true Christian works. Of course there will be no let up on the acquisition of property, but at the same time there should be more attention to the preaching and teaching of the gospel unto all men, women, boys and girls. The Catholic church has established an orphans' home at Leavenworth, which has been in operation for several years under Father Shorter and several colored sisters of the Baltimore seminary who are highly educated and can speak several languages. They have 60 girls and boys who are doing nicely under their tutorship. They find homes for young people, and find employment for them when they reach the proper age. They have 40 acres of land and a large brick church and other buildings in connection with the same. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. Services at Shiloh Baptist church: 10.00 a. m. Sunday School. Preaching at 11.00, subject, "Repairing God's House." At 3 p. m. Rev. B.T. Harvey will deliver the sermon' Short addresses by the city ministers. Preaching at 8 p. m., subject, "Wise Men from the East." Rally all day. Our members and friends are expected to rally with us. O. A. TAYLOR, M: D. The Great Fair is now open to the world. Already the tide of humanity is flowing in from all sides. 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First-class accommodations—seventy five rooms—Newly opened, 214-216 Francis St., St. Joseph, Mo. When in Kansas City stop at Mrs. V. L. NORTH's Ola Occidental Hotel and Bar Neatly Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings 1001-1005 E. 18th Street Phones { New 179 Old 1302 MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Night Phone 179% New Night Bel G. W. Hamilton Topeka, Kansas. Knights and Ladies 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 Crayons, Pastels. KANSAS GI不详, KAS. at 116 N. 8th street, who keeps a first-class ROOMING HOUSE and RESTAURANT. Give him a call. Everything first-class and up-to-date. WAITERS AND PORTERS' Headquarters! CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city. MRS. V. L. NORTH'S Hotel and 641 Neatly Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings 1001-1005 E. 18th Street EMPORIA. Geo. W. Lester of Lawrence, is in the city in the interest of the Midland Art Co. He is general traveling agent and the only Negro in this line in the West. He is a young man and we, as a race, should feel proud of him. He has been successful so far in this city and we hope his efforts will be crowned with still greater results. Burlington will be his next working place and we trust the colored there will rally to his aid with their patronage. We bid him God's speed. Mrs. R. Moore has gone to Quinman, Kansas, to consult a physician. Rev. P. H. Moss was with us Sunday and preached two able sermons. He will be with us every two weeks. Miss Sims is visiting in K.C. Mrs. Brown assisted Mrs. L. Harris to entertain the Married People's Social club in honor of Mrs. E. Taylor who will leave for Holley, Col. She was the recipient of many useful presents. Edwards' orchestra furnished the music for the occasion. At a late hour refreshments were served. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Tipton, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Weeks and Mrs. Reeves. Rev. John Young who came here about a month ago, leaving his charge at Manhattan on account of his health, took suddenly ill last Saturday and grew worse until 9 a.m. Monday when death came. He has been a member of the A. M. E. church for years and has pastored many churches throughout the state. His death will bring sorrow to a host of acquaintances;the church loses a faithful worker. He was faithful to his calling to the last. He was a member of Iola Lodge No. 5190, G.U.O. of O.F., under whose auspices the funeral was held Wednesday at the A. M. E. church, Rev. J.W.Wilson of Ft. Scott, officiating. The Odd Fellows sermon has been postponed indefinitely on account of the death of Rev. Young. Chas. Terry, N. G. Presiding Elder J. M. Rivers of the C. M. E. church will hold quarterly meeting Sunday. The church is doing well under Rev. McClain, pastor. Miss Hester Hawkins spent Sunday in Topeka. WICHITA. Mrs. S. E. Patten, who has been in California for the past two months, is home again. The G.L.A. club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. A.T.Glover. A pleasant and profitable time was spent in needle work, after which a dainty luncheon was served. Revival meetings have been in progress at the 2nd Bap. church during the past week. Rev. S. M. Hall has been assisted by Rev. A. D. Jamison of K. C. Mrs. J. L. Harper has been quite ill during the past week. Samuel Walker has gone to Vicksburg, Miss., on account of the serious illness of his mother. Miss Addie Williams died last Saturday at the home of her parents. Funeral services held Sunday at 2d Baptist church. "The Carnival of Seasons" was given at Odd Fellows hall last Thursday evening under the auspices of the stewardess board of the A.M.E. church. Eugene Smith will leave soon for Kansas City, St. Joe and St. Louis on a pleasure trip. Henry L. Thompson, a well known and highly respected young man, died Sunday at the home of his mother, Mrs. Ellen Thompson. Funeral held at the A. M. E. church Tuesday afternoon. He leaves a mother, four sisters, three brothers and many friends to mourn his loss. MANHATTAN, KANB. is the new pastor of the A.M.E. church. The pastor of the 2nd Baptist church will deliver a special sermon to the young ladies Sunday. Rev. E. B. Swindell went to Clay Centre last week to attend quarterly meeting in absence of the presiding elder. Prof. A. H. Kennedy and wife were in the city last week and gave one of their up-to-date musical novelty concerts at the A. M. E. church Monday night and one at the 2nd Bap. church Tuesday night. Miss Della Jones is home from Council Grove where she was teaching. She was accompanied by her sister, Hattie, from Junction City. Mrs. Geosby leaves this week for Concordia to join her husband, where they will reside. ST. JOSEPH, MO. The annual sermon of the Odd Fellows was preached Sunday at the A.M.E. church by Reverend Caldwell. Madam Lucas, the renowned singer, appeared before a large and appreciative audience at the A.M.E. church Thursday night. Wm. Ransome was up from Leavenworth Sunday to visit his mother and son. Lawyer Knox and wife entertained a few friends last Tuesday evening at their home. The affair was a highly enjoyable one and the guests are loud in their praise of the host and hostess. Those present: Dr. and Mrs. Young, Dr. Thompson, Dr. and Mrs. Carrion, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smothers, Marshal and Mason. OLATHE PICKINGS. Public schools close today. L. E. Williams spent Sunday in Liberty, Mo. Rev. Durden is in the city and will preach at the 2nd Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Annie Miller has returned from LaCygne where she visited with her mother. Emma Howard spent Sunday with friends in Bonner Springs. Little Albert Lewis who has been sick with measles, is able to be out again. The Masons are preparing for a grand entertainment to be given in the opera house on the 30th inst. A grand time is anticipated for this affair. Mrs. D. Levels and L. Crump were called to Lawrence last Sunday on account of the illness of Mrs. Annie Travers. Prof. G. W.Wood who visited in Kansas City last Saturday, came home in a dazed condition, and but for the timely arrival of friends, he would fatally wounded himself and wife. Abilene, Kansas. Rev. J. W. Price of Emporia, was in the city Monday on his way home from a tour looking out a place to organize the Smoky Hill association. He was promised the St. James Bap. church at Salina for June 9, 10, 11 and 12. Rev. Robert Cox and the board have let the contract for the new church. R. L. Branaugh is on the sick list this week. Miss Ella Bell is up again. Rev. W. F. Warder left Sunday for Paxico. Rev. Alexander of Ellsworth, was in the city Monday of last week and held quarterly meeting. J. F. Smith is the papa of a bouncing boy. Chas. Banks is home from Herrington. SPRINGHILL NEWS. The leap year social given by the ladies of the Methodist church was a grand success. Rev. Smothers called a meeting of Ebenezer Baptist church Thursday evening to organize to engage in business. Myrtle Cousin, of Big Stone Gap, Va., is here visiting as a guest of Geo. Cousin and wife. Prof. Geo. Dardis' new brass band has 35 members. People who have done so much dirt themselves are always suspicious of everybody else. Allie Barrett is getting along nicely in her studies for a trained nurse in Chicago. Miss Willa Smith agent of THE PLAINDEALER, is in the city getting in the shekels for the paper. The Leander and Hero circle big fishing party has been set for June 1. The ladies will care for the refreshments and the gents will see to the carriages. Mrs.Mattie Edwards of Chicago is visiting her relatives, W.A. Covington and Mrs. Joe Harper. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Rev. J.C.Caldwell left Sunday night for Chicago to attend the A.M.E. general conference to be gone a week. Rev.T.J. Mitchell will occupy his pulpit here next Sunday. May I was children's day at the A.M.E. church. The quire was composed of about seventy-five children, who sang sweetly. Little Nettie Allen presided at the piano and Master Russell Crossland as violinist. It was a delightful surprise to hear them. Rev. Caldwell's sermon was to the children. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Ruby Tolson of Omaha to John Baker of this city for the 17th inst. Mrs. A. D Harts has been on the sick list, but now better. Paul Gilstrap of Des Moines, was the guest of Mabel Dickson two days of last week. The Delsert will give a May party soon. The Men's Forum entertained its president, S. Steele, on the 28th ult. and a splendid program was rendered, Rev. Caldwell and Dr. Crossland being among the speakers. Mr. Steele left last Friday for Chicago. Miss Mamie Wheatley and Johnson Smothers were married Tuesday at the bride's home. They will reside in K. C. OSWEGO, KAS. Three churches have been conducting revival services with fair results. Several converts. Rev. N. C. Robinson is too feeble to attend services at his church, but the members and Revs.J.E.Williams, Parks, Kidd, Williams and Tutt are assisting in the meeting now in progress. The school board met in regular session on the 9th and all old teachers were re-elected: C. G. Tutt, principal; Gertrude Durden, intermediate; Olivia Porter, primary. Henry C. Richardson is a candidate for county clerk again. Miss Durden's special school is still in progress, but measles, however, cause many to remain at home. Several from here visited Parsons last Sunday and heard the Odd Fellows annual sermon by Rev. J. L. Dudley, of Ft. Scott. Rev. Tutt preached that night for Rev. Clark. Fred Anderson was shot accidentally by Bud Jackson. He will recover. Olivia Porter will visit St. Louis soon to attend the fair. The colored schools did well this year—a general systematic promotion. Eight pupils passed the final examination and are admitted to the High school. James Irving and Bruce Easter are the colored graduates this year from the High School. It is reported that Geo. Jefferson will soon return from Redlands, Calif., on account of his mother's health. Charles Price and wife of K.C. are visiting in the city. Mrs. J. D. Crosby will visit in Lawrence the latter part of the week with relatives. Forestine Wright will attend a May party in Lawrence this evening. The Girls' club will close for the season Saturday evening by a social and musical entertainment at the church. WESTON, MO, NOTES. On last Saturday evening the people of Weston witnessed one of those affairs that fills the soul with rapture. It was the concert at the Baptist church by the scholars of the public schools. All Weston seemed interested in this affair, and an unusual thing was the presence of a number of whites of the best families. It is certainly the duty of the citizens of this city to see that Miss Ella Boone, the efficient teacher, is returned here for another year. She has certainly done a good work. The closing address was delivered by Hon. S.W.Vaughn, the distinguished orator, and it was a masterly effort. The representative of this paper has visited the homes of all the graduates and finds that all of them will enter college. Sunday will be grand rally day at the Baptist church, and all members are expected to give a dollar apiece; but all sums will be thankfully received. J. W. GOLDEN, Agent. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Rev. R. B. Ross left for Nicodemus last Wednesday. The stewardesses of the A. M. E. church made a pleasant visit to the home of Mrs. J. Croums, seven miles north of town, to cheer her up in her illness. The trustees of the A. M. E. church gave an old fashioned concert, which was a success. Mesdames Ann Wilkinson, N. O. Berry, O. Thompson and L. Johnson and Rev. Scott are on the sick list. Mrs. Josephine Grasen has returned from a week's visit with friends at Wichita. Miss Addie James of Topeka, is the guest of Rev. Ramey and wife. Walter Evans of Topeka is visiting his family here. Rev. Gould Ramey of Osage, is visiting his parents. Mrs. S. Waldon and daughter have returned from St. John. The installation of Rev. R. P. Banks as pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church was held last Sunday at 3 p. m. and an excellent program rendered, Rev. W. P. Banks preaching the installation sermon. The Knights and Ladies of Protection are getting along very nicely. Rev. J. M. Rivers left the city Wednesday for Newton. OTTAWA NOTES The funeral of Miss Mary Clayborne, who died Monday at 3 a.m., was held Wednesday afternoon from the 3rd Baptist church, Rev. Vanzego of Paola, officiating. She was one of the best known young women of the city, the daughter of Rev. and and Mrs. A. Clayborne, and she leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. KAN8A8 CITY, MO. The Oxford club will adjourn for the summer with a trolley party to Leavenworth on the 20th inst.at 7 p.m. All members and their company are invited. 2. Sir D. L. Bordus, Weir 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. 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