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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Society State House VOLUME VI. THINGS WORTH KNOWING The Man With the Paste Pot and Shears Chops Out a Few Interesting Items for the Edification of Our Reapers. A New Poet Has Been Discovered in "Old Missouri." The Negro race in Missouri has developed a new muse. From the humble abode of her ex-slave parents in the little town of Rolla, in Phelps county, in the very heart of Missouri, Inez C. Parker, of unmistakable African ancestry, is sending forth rhyme that has the ring of true genius. Unlike Phyllis Wheatley, the first poetic genius of her race, who was rescued from the midst of barbarianism in Africa and brought to this country by wealthy and cultured Caucasian patrons, who reared and educated her in the midst of elevating and refining influences, Miss Parket was born of poor parents, who have had to struggle day by day for a bare existence, while they made daily sacrifices in order to give their children even the rudiments of an education. All her life she has known the stint of poverty and felt the sting of that ostracism that is to so many of her race an insurmountable obstacle to a successful career. Miss Parker attended the public schools of Rolla and graduated from the colored high school of that place. She also had the advantage of some private instruction in music and painting. Dr. J. W. McClure of Sedalia, Mo., is authority for the statement that she learned, unaided, to speak and write the French language; that she is a fair Latin scholar and has such skill as an artist that some of her paintings have received favorable notice by capabe critics. She is said to be an omnivorous reader, and has in this acquired large information, liberal views and a lively interest in all that concerns mankind, especially the people of her own race. Residing with her parents in the house where she was born, she devotes her time to study, literary work and teaching. The simplicity of her life has had its influence upon her productions, which appeal to the heart and challenge admiration by their fidelity to nature. Miss Parker says of her work: "There was no beginning. I always loved to scribble. I scribbled little scribblings when I was a girl." Among the first of her poems to attract attention was "Hope," with which she won the prize offered by The Scroll, a Chicago magazine, for for the best poem on that subject. There were over 500 competitors for the prize, all except Miss Parker being white persons. Many of Miss Parker's poems have been printed in the Globe-Democrat from time to time and the leading magazines of the East have recognized her genius. Her writings have not been confined to poetry. She has written some short stories that have been accepted for publication by reputable journals, and one of them she has dramatized under the title of "The Tribulations of a Hoodoo Man." This production was staged by a ministrel company at Rolla, where it received favorable criticism by the local press. Miss Parker is spending a few days in St. Louis among her friends, and will recite some of her best poems before returning to her home in Rolla. TOO MANY NEGROES IN CHICAGO. TOO MANY NEGROES IN CHICAGO. There are too many Negroes in Chicago, according to Rev. R. D. Stinson, chancellor of the Morris Brown college, Atlanta, Ga., who spoke Sunday afternoon at the Institutional African Methodist Episcopal church, Thirty-eighth and Dearborn streets. His subject was "Practical Education for the Masses the Redeeming Feature of the Race." "There are 25,000 Negro men and women in Chicago today who ought to be started down South at once," said Dr. Stinson. "Fifteen years ago I could get plenty of money here for the education of the Southern Negroes, but when the green unsubstantial ignorant herd of brutes from the South came yelping up to Chicago, where they have free bars, free street cars, free hotels, where they can go where they please, things nearly turned upside down. These Southern Negroes are not able to meet conditions here. They are ignorant and they are deceived. The best Negroes stay in the South, but instead of telling the e poor people the truth you in Chicago urge them to come where they can vote. "I would urge the practical and systematic education of all the faculties of the heart, the mind and the head. The Negro can do as much as anyone in the learning line. As long the white men were put at the head of the schools in the South, we got all we wanted, but as soon as our boys became able to teach the cry for a change came. Our education should be in the things which will help us to earn a living. There are too many poor ministers begging through the South. Make your daughter a good cook and your son a good carpenter." BLUE IS ARMY PLACE FOR COLOR ED MEN. Post Quartermaster Sergeant Jas R. Gillespie, who came from the Philippine Islands with the Filipino scouts, in the capacity of storekeeper, has been relieved and ordered to report at Jefferson barracks. He is expecting orders to return to Manila within the next few days. Sergt. Gillespie is one of the three colored post quartermaster sergeants of the regular army. He has been in the service for more than twenty-four years, and will be retired next year. He enlisted in New York in 1880, and was five years in the 9th and four years in the 10th cavalry. At the opening of the Spanish war he organized and drilled a company of colored volunteers in Philadelphia, of which he was chosen colonel, but when the immunes were organized he accepted a position as first lieutenant in the 8th regiment, and at the close of the war was assigned to the Philippines as chief clark in the office of the chief quartermaster of the department of Mindanao and Jolo. NEGROLS IN THE PHILIPPINES After twenty-four years of army experience, Sergeant Gillespie thinks there is no better opening for a young colored man than is offered by the United States army. He says that under the regulations the future of a private is in his own hands, and that the colored private has an equal chance with the white man of the same ability and character. He also expressed the belief that the Philippines offered great opportunities for intelligent and industrious colored men, and many colored Americans are in the islands doing well in mercantile lines. Some hold positions in the government service.—St. Louis Post Dispatch. M18S JACKSON'S PAPER. The following paper was read by Miss Henrietta Jackson at the annual sermon of the Odd Fellows. It is an excellent argument, and a strong hint tor the Negroes to take hold of the Knights and Ladies of Protection and do their duty by supporting this order, and thus turn down the white man, who is only out with a graft. The paper reads as follows: NEGRO ORGANIZATIONS: No doubt some of my hearers are not believers in societies. Some say that our churches forbid us being members of societies. Is not the church a society? Do we not do the same in churches that is advocated in societies? Yee, they are both conducted by money and the people. Friends, as a race, we are too much against helping one another. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 27, 1904. A Negro comes to you and tells you that he is trying to organize a society and wants your assistance. Perhaps his society is on the insurance plan: a certain amount to be paid each month, and at each member's death a certain amount to be paid the family. Not saying all of us, but some of us will say, "Well, I don't know; I will have to study about the matter. Call again." Off he goes, perhaps to meet the same words from the lips of some other would be helper. While one of the opposite race will rap at your door, smile gladly in your face and say: "I am representing an insurance society, or a tontine society; you pay so much a month or week, and after so many months or years we give you a certain sum of money, and also pay something at your death." He tells his story so honestly and innocently that some of you can just imagine that you see written on his face that this is a good thing and the very one that you must join. Then he writes your name, you your pay joining fee and are considered a member of his society. Of course you never have meetings, and therefore you never know your president or treasurer, (the treasurer being the most important officer of all organizations.) Now, my dear friends, this is only an example of what is going on in the line of societies. Is it not time that we should open our eyes and study the lesson of punctuality in paying our dues and upholding Negro societies? Then we would be able to establish greater insurance and endowments in Negro organizations. Not only, dear friends, would we be able to establish, but to sustain and build up more societies among our people. We are too easily led from things that will aid us as a race. Oh, that we were like the Jewish nation in keeping just as much of our money in our own hands we possibly can. And, remember, we as a race can never progress until we learn to help one another. We should remember that all cannot hold the highest offices, and when things go wrong, think of "the tie that binds" all Negroes, all brothers and sisters. Then, and not until that change is made can we imagine ourselves as sustaining Negro organizations. No doubt, our Grand Order, which is now arrayed in brilliancy, each face illuminated by the reflections cast upon it by Friendship, Love and Truth, would be better sustained if the people of the colored race would sustain it. We are a people who are blest with many societies or organizations. It matters not to me how many we have, I say, if we belong to ten, sustain them all. If you cannot help them financially, speak well of them and induce others to come and share the benefits. Let the Negro societies of all creeds be to them what the white man's is to him. Let us appreciate, love and honor our officers as they do theirs; and when we find that something has gone wrong, investigate, and sustain them until the last moment. Not until we do this will we be able to sustain our societies. Now, dear friends, let us as members of this society, start from this, our sixty-first anniversary, to sustain our Negro organizations. A GIFT WORTH GIVING GIVEN AWAY. If those who wish a fine lithograph of Pres. Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington dining together, or a group of Abraham Lincoln, Fred'k Douglass and Booker T. Washington or a lithograph of Lincoln, Douglass or Washington will send one dollar to this paper or pay our agents, Mrs. Carrie Hughes. J.B. Bass, J. W. Golden or Percy Lewis, we will mail them their choice of either of the above. This is a standing offer for the next 60 days and anybody can avail themselves of the opportunity of getting one of these lithographs which retail for 50 cente. This is a great offer—THE PLAINDEALER and a 50-cent picture for one year's subscription. TOPEKA HAS CHURCHES ENOUGH! SHOULD BE TURNED DOWN The Negroes of Topeka Have all the Churches They Can.Properly Support and the Public is Warned Against White's "Central Church" The action of the Rev. H. W. White who was deposed from the B street Baptist church, in trying to raise money to build a church known as the Central Baptist church is a farce, a fraud, and an imposition on his part in trying to force the illiterate and weak minded colored people over whom he has influence, to rob themselves of their hard earnings to build a church which is not needed on the North or any other side. The people have not fully recovered from losses in the flood, and to have them begging and stealing to build another church is like the people in the days of old, who tried to construct a tower to heaven, they became confused and when brick was ordred they would send stone and for mortar brick. Rev. White has also been in a confusion and has got the people in a like condition. We advise the public not to contribute to anyone who solicits or gives entertainments to raise money for the erection of something that is not needed, and is done for nothing less than pure cussedness. Rev. White knows he is wrong and is trying to raise money and then he will return to Memphis, Tenn., where he has a church. If he means what he says, why don't he go to Memphis and and let these people alone. We are told that on last Sunday at his rally there were present a few of the misguided ministers of our city who are now struggling to free their churches from debt and at the same time trying to assist in building another, which seems to us is wholly out of reason. We hope members of these misguided brothers' flocks will call a halt and tell them to try to have their own churches freed from debt before they attempt to build another. Let all of our honest, industrious colored ministers combine against these outrageous fleecers who sap the very life blood out of wash-women and the poor, innocent maidens. WILL WE EVER LEARN? Hon. Nelson C. Crews Gives the Plain dealer Manager a Lesson on How to Enjoy a Trip. In our last issue we forgot to mention our railroad journey to Chicago. We were lucky in getting in the company of the Hon. Nelson C. Crews, clerk of the police court of Kansas City, Mo., and who is one of the best orators in the West. We left Kansas City on the Southwest Flyer over the great Milwaukee & St. Paul, consisting of three sleepers, a diner, chair car and smoker. This is one of the finest vestibule trains out of Kansas City for Chicago as well as the fastest. We had prepared a lunch consisting of cold ham, fruit etc., and when about twenty miles out of Kansas City, we invited our friend Crews to have lunch with us. Crews in his good natured and joking way said: "Throw that stuff out of the window, and we'll go into the dining car." This struck terror to our soul as we had never been in a diner; however, we accepted the invitation and entered that palatial diner, which was lighted with electricity; the Jinen and silver ware was of the finest quality, and people of our standing never had the pleasure of seeing to say nothing of using. Our friend Crews made the order, as we could not comprehend such a magnitude of eatables as was on the bill of fare. We partook of a fine supper, our friend Crews paying the bill, $2.50, which we thought was a "long price" as one more dollar would enable us to eat a week and a half in Topeka. It is certainly enjoyable to be on a trip with Crews for he certainly knows how to travel and entertain in the very best style, and to our delight he repeated the dose the next morning, and we must confess that an invitation to take such a trip with him again will never be declined. Mr. Crews was a lay delegate to the General Conference and was much in evidence. He is also a delegate to the National Convention which convenes in Chicago June 20th, and we hope we will have the pleasure of joining Him on this trip. While in Chicago we dined with Mrs. Marie Chiles-Miller and Miss Callie Graves. They are doing nicely and Mr. Miller is as fine a gentleman as one would wish to meet. I would be glad to make some suggestions to the many readers of your valuable paper. 1 While the possession of property by the colored man is the only way to solve the Negro problem in this country, wealth has always made nations great and the colored man of the South can never lift himself from his present conditions until he shows to the world that he has the ability to own a home for himself and family. The only way for him is to migrate to parts where the opportunities are best adapted to his means of procuring such a home among a class of people who will recognize his ability to care for himself and those entrusted to his care. Wisconsin, Minneota, Dakota and many other states are good states, but as we live in Wisconsin, we think it has some of the best inducements of any for homes for our people. Work is plentiful, in mills, factories and on farms with good wages. No man who will work need be poor and dependent. Trades of all kinds are bringing good wages; chances for homes are excellent. You can buy a lot or a house and lot by paying a small payment down, say from ten to fifty dollars, and from five to ten dollars per month, according to the valuation of property. The city of Oshkosh, Wis. is a delightful city of about 37,000 inhabitants, situated between two lakes Lake Winnebago on the east and Lake Butts De Montcy on the west. Timber is plentiful, good schools, good water, and domestic work is plentiful. There are good chances to work at gardening and also to rent houses and lands for gardening, which is a paying business for those who understand tilling the soil. We have only about twelve families of colored people here. We have our much esteemed citizen, Mr. Elihu Rice and wife, from Lawrence, Kan., who sees a great future for his towns, people, and therefore joins us in inviting those of his friends who would do well to come north. We have plenty of lands in this state: Virgin soil, has never been used for any purpose. There are many acres owned by the state now being sold to settlement. We have an African M. E. Zion church eighteen miles south of here, of which the writer is pastor. Many of the people of Fond du Lac, Wis. came there after the close of the war. At this place there are good chances for the man who will try to do something for himself. He will always have the co operation of our white friends to help him in any way that will enable him to be on a level with other men in the battle of life. Trusting that this may be helpful to some one or many of your readers, I am MR. FOWLER IS VINDICATED One of the latest triumphs achieved over a black mailing scheme was by Mr. Charles S. Fowler, a real estate and loan agent of Emporia, last week. He was sued by a Mrs. Rounds who charged that he took undue liberties with her while she was trying to transact business with him in his office, and she secured the services of Huggins, who through some mesmerized operations procured a check for $4200 from Mr. Fowler to soothe the wounds and feelings of this virtuous woman who valued her honor for cash which is something unheard of by women of by women of that type. She claims that this offense was committed and that she never uttered a sound of disapproval of what she claims to have taken place between she and Mr. Fowler until she revealed it to her lawyers two days later. The most ridiculous thing about this case is that where the alleged offense is supposed to have been committed is on the ground floor of a building of at 100 feet long and a fourteen foot ceiling with a seven foot partition which does not reach half way to the ceiling and which is so well built that you can almost hear a whisper twenty feet awav, and yet there was a lady clerk in the place and other passing who lives in the building, and with the door open no one suspected anything of the kind until they became public and brought in the courts for adjudication. After Mr. Fowler had been scared into signing this check and after some reflection over the matter, he immediately went to the bank and held-up the payment of the check, and these parties commenced suit to recover payment of the same. Another strange feature about the case is this lady called upon Mr. Fowler with the pretention that she wanted to borrow $1,500 to build some houses in New Mexico, but since the out-come of this black-mailing scheme, she has never attempted to borrow the money elsewhere which makes the matter look more shakey. Mr. Fowler stands high with the citizens of Emporia and Lyon county and has resided there all of his life, and his reputation has never been questioned. He was represented by Judge A. L. Redden of Topeka, who protrayed the evidence in the case to the jury in such an able manner that the jury was all of one mind and returned a verdict in two and one-half hours in favor of the defendant. The verdict meets the approval of most everybody in that county, and Mr. Fowler and his family were heartily congratulated upon the just and righteous verdict. Mr. Fowler is quite wealthy and has earned it by straight forward business and honest methods. We know that no person of good, sound judgment believes the story of Mrs. Rounds, and she is now left to protect her virtue without trying to fleece some one through the pretention of enforcing it through the courts. THE TENTH CAVALRY. Headquarters Tenth U.S. Cavalry, Fort Robinson, May 1, 1904. The Regimental Commander takes great pleasure in publishing the following letter. He feels sure that the excellent record made at the Department Athletic contest at Fort Riley, Kansas, in October 1903, will add zest, interest and the desire to put forth every effort to hold the excellent record which has already been established. The officers and men must not be content with the present status, but should strive to better it, and not take a lower place. NUMBER 21. The Emporia Real Estate Magnate Defeats a Slick Blackmailing Scheme to Rob Him of His Honor and Money. He is a Gentleman of the Highest Class. On the contrary, renewed effort on the part of every one concerned should be had, thereby giving every reason to hope for improvement and advance in the scale already attained "Headquarters Department of the Missouri, Omaha, Neb, Apr.28, '04 Commanding Officer Tenth Cavalry, Fort Robinson, Nebraska: Sir:— I am directed by the department commander to communicate for your information and for the information of the officers and enlisted men of your regiment, the following extract from the report of a committee of officers convened by general Orders, No. 31, these headquarters, series 1903, to supervise and conduct the department athletic contest. The work of the colored soldiers was noticeably superior to that of the white soldiers. They showed careful training, were imbued with excellent team spirit and were carefully looked after by their officers, who displayed keen interest in results. The committee thinks proper to mention the handling of the team of the 3d Squadron Tenth Cavalry by Captain Robert J. Fleming, Tenth Cavalry. This team reached the grounds as a mounted detachment, correctly uniformed and equipped, with the captain in command. After dismounting the competitors unpacked their cantle-rolls and took out a neat and complete athletic costume for which they exchanged their uniforms. Throughout the contest Captain Fleming advised his men and guarded their interests. At the completion the team returned to uniform and were marched back to camp in excellent shape. The arrival of straggling white soldiers in costume half military half athletic with no team interest or cohesion and without a single officer to assist or direct, furnished a contrast certainly very striking. Major Adjutant Genl's Dept."- (A true copy.) PATROLMAN SMALL IN TEXAS Policeman Ewing Small returned from Fort Reno, where he delivered to the military authorities Charles Smith of Company H 30th infantry, who deserted some time ago. On his way he had to stop over at Oklahoma City, which is composed of Texans who are avowed Negro haters. While one of the police officers showed some courtesy, they could not understand how Topeka could have a colored policeman and also allow him to take a white prisoner to the place of his escape. They looked upon him as if he was a freak of nature, and they pumped all sorts of questions to him concerning the liberties of the Negroes in Kansas, and one especially was, "do they allow Negroes to arrest white people in Topeka?" When he told them they arrested anybody who violated the law, they became wild. They did not even know where he could get a meal of victuals or a place to sleep in the town, and always answered by saying "We don't know anything about the niggers." Mr. Small receives $30 for his capture and the consolation of knowing what the Texas people look like. A NEGRO GIRL LEADS. Florenc Davis, a Negro girl, has created considerable stir in Chicago by outranking the other ninety-three members of the South Division High School Senior class in their four years' studies, and thus earning for herself the distinction of being the first Negro girl to become valedictorian of a graduating class in the history of the Chicago public schools. While the white pupils of the class secretly envy the position she has earned, there is no outspoken prejudice against her, and Principal Smith says there will be no class row, despite the rumor of mutterings which are said to come from the laggards, whose standings, for the four years range in the seventies. Topeka Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 210 EAST SEVENTH STREET. MICK CHILES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER H. CHILDERS, - - - EDITOR Entered at the postoffice at] Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1904. TURN RILING DOWN. The people of Douglass county will re-nominate Judge O. E. Learnard next Friday by almost a solid vote. There is no reason why he should be opposed at this time. He has served the people well, and is always impartial in his rulings in the administering of justice. The rich and the poor, the old and the young, the black and the white man, the Jew and the Gentile, all receive the same treatment at his hands, and he is always blind when he metes out justice to those who come before him for the adjudication of their afairs. We spent a whole day in the city of Lawrence last Tuesday interviewing Republican voters, and found eight-tenths of them supporting the judge for reelection. The Democrats do not participate in our primaries in Douglass county as they do in Topeka, Atchison, Leavenworth and Kansas City. We found two who said they would prefer to see Ed Riling elected, as he came nearer believing what they did than any Republican in that county that they knew of. We did not know from what source they spoke except it be his attitude on lynching and burning. Will the good people of Lawrence support a man like Ed. T. Riling who endorses the burning of human beings at the stake when all law abiding and intelligent people look upon such fiendish outrages with horror? He claims to be a Republican and represented Douglas county in the Legislature of 1901. Riling was interviewed regarding the burning of Alexander at Leavenworth Jan. 15, 1901, and his statement was published in the Topeka Daily Capital and other prominent papers Wednesday, Jan. 16th. Among the several representatives judicial and executive officers of the state who were interviewed on the outrage, none sanctioned or approved of it save one, and that was Ed. T. Riling member of the Legislature from Douglas county, who said: "The only punishment great enough for the crime has been meted out." Is such a man who disregards law and condones mob violence, fit to measure out justice to a fair minded people like those of Douglass county? We say nay, and the people will tell him so today (Friday May 27.) A man to preside over the liberties and rights of the people should not be tarnished with condoning crime. Think of it, Riling, a law-maker, a lawyer and yet he endorsed the burning of a human being at the stake. Its the duty of the citizens of Lawrence and Douglas county to see that this fellow is turned down every time he bobs up. COUNTY COMMISSIONER. G. H. Brunner of the Second commissioner district is making a strong canvass. His territory comprises Wakarusa, Palmyra and Eudora townships. He has served his township in several official capacities with honor and credit. He is a prosperous farmer, and is considered to be one of the most conservative business men in that county. If Mr. Brunner is nominated today (Friday) the tax-payers will never regret their action. He has a host of friends among the colored people of his commissioner district, and they are supporting him to a man. OUR OWN WORK. CIVILIZATION is more race's ability to con moral elements as by its and sciences. It become cated and intelligent of our ed stand against the pett among us. This is our o ture cannot cure these ill IVILIZATION is measured as much by race's ability to control its criminal and moral elements as by its advancement in the sciences. It becomes the duty of the educated and intelligent of our people to take a defiant stand against the petty crimes so prevalent among us. This is our own work. The legal cannot cure these ills. CIVILIZATION is measured as much by a race's ability to control its criminal and immoral elements as by its advancement in the arts and sciences. It becomes the duty of the educated and intelligent of our people to take a decided stand against the petty crimes so prevalent among us. This is our own work. The legislature cannot cure these ills. HOW LONG? REPORTS from the that the Anglo-Sax lently assimilating the probably due to his broad The only point over which least worry is how long it strain out after the lands We would judge that it w erations, basing our calcul eradication of mixed bloo through back stair method REPORTS from the Indian Territory indicate that the Anglo-Saxons are rapidly benefited by assimilating the "poor Indian." This probably due to his broad acres of fertile land the only point over which there seems to be most worry is how long it take to breed the Indian out after the lands have been assimilated he would judge that it will require several actions, basing our calculations on the time indication of mixed blood in the Negro, receive through back stair methods. REPORTS from the Indian Territory indicate that the Anglo-Saxons are rapidly benevolently assimilating the "poor Indian." This is probably due to his broad acres of fertile soil. The only point over which there seems to be the least worry is how long it take to breed the Indian strain out after the lands have been assimilated. We would judge that it will require several generations, basing our calculations on the time of eradication of mixed blood in the Negro, received through back stair methods. No Negro Bishop Yet. ALTHOUGH the great Methodist Episcopal elected eight bishops, they to be recognized. The thousand Negroes in this leading spirits have tried a Negro to the bishopric, crown their efforts. We which binds these misguided of religious training. In it might have been a moment of the education of the construction of houses day and time no such brothers in the African Methodion have all the advantage had, with many more where they had to come for courageing proposition than white supremacy would have they to cut loose and go laurels as have their blacks of them give a tangible reel be cast in the background spised, yet good enough to millions into the coffers of rulers? We would be pleased that the Japanese are represented as pro goal. If they are meeting in their daily conflicts as the forward march, there and poorer consolation Russian government, but at such news. It seems to the Japanese. ALTHOUGH the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Los Angeles elected eight bishops, the black contingent faction be recognized. There are three hundred thousand Negroes in this connection, and the leading spirits have tried time and again to exert Negro to the bishopric, but success has failed down their efforts. We fail to see what tie in which binds these misguided souls to that brave religious training. In days long past and gone might have been a money consideration in the matter of the education of the Negro youth in the construction of houses of worship, but in time and time no such excuse exists. The brothers in the African Methodist Episcopal institution have all the advantages they now have, or had, with many more added unto them, where they had to come from is a far more encouraging proposition than these followers of the late supremacy would have to deal with, why to cut loose and go for themselves to levels as have their black brothers. Can any of them give a tangible reason why they should cast in the background as a thing to be ignored, yet good enough to pour their hard earnings into the coffers of their domineering wives? We would be pleased to be enlightened. THE reports from the far East would indicate that the Japanese are on the decline; they are represented as pressing forward to the real. If they are meeting with such heavy losses their daily conflicts as are reported, and are forward march, there seems but little common poorer consolation in such reports for Russian government, but Russians seem to reject such news. It seems to us to be better read the Japanese. ALTHOUGH the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Los Angeles elected eight bishops, the black contingent failed to be recognized. There are three hundred thousand Negroes in this connection, and the leading spirits have tried time and again to elect a Negro to the bishopric, but success has failed to crown their efforts. We fail to see what tie it is which binds these misguided souls to that branch of religious training. In days long past and gone it might have been a money consideration in the matter of the education of the Negro youth and the construction of houses of worship, but in this day and time no such excuse exists. Their brothers in the African Methodist Episcopal connection have all the advantages they now have or ever had, with many more added unto them, and where they had to come from is a far more discouraging proposition than these followers of the white supremacy would have to deal with were they to cut loose and go for themselves to win laurels as have their black brothers. Can any one of them give a tangible reason why they should be cast in the background as a thing to be despised, yet good enough to pour their hard earned millions into the coffers of their domineering white rulers? We would be pleased to be enlightened. THE reports from the far East would indicate that the Japanese are on the decline; still they are represented as pressing forward to their goal. If they are meeting with such heavy losses in their daily conflicts as are reported, and are on the forward march, there seems but little comfort and poorer consolation in such reports for the Russian government, but Russians seem to rejoice at such news. It seems to us to be better news to the Japanese. The man who will be the next sheriff of Douglass county is B. F. Hoskinson, who has served on the board of county commissioners of Douglass county for thirteen years, and is conceded by all to be a good, conservative business man. The farmers, merchants and laborers are supporting him, and almost every body you meet says he has merited the office of sheriff. Mr. Hoskinson is one of the best farmers of that county. has lived in Kansas for thirty-eight years, and is from the Buckeye state, has filled several minor positions. He is camping in town, showing the boys that he knows something about campaigning. He is a winner. The editor and proprietor of the Lawrence World is a candidate for representative of the Thirteenth district, and should be elected by all means. He has done good service for his party for 12 years, and has supported the man who opposes him several times for public office, and now when the time comes for Brady this man gets in the race against the power that has perpetuated the Republican party in Douglass county for years. Shame! Shame! Oh, what a shame to down a man like Brady, who only asks to be elected to the legislature by his party, and a few are trying to down him. His opponent, Senator Henley, is condescending when he attempts to step from a higher branch of measured as much by a control its criminal and im- advancement in the arts is the duty of the edu- ur people to take a decid- y crimes so prevalent own work. The legisla- Indian Territory indicate tons are rapidly benevo- poor Indian." This is and acres of fertile soil. In there seems to be the take to breed the Indian have been assimilated. will require several gen- lations on the time of in the Negro, received eds. general conference of the final church at Los Angeles in black contingent failed there are three hundred its connection, and the time and again to elect but success has failed to fail to see what tie it is led souls to that branch days long past and gone they consideration in the of the Negro youth and of worship, but in this excuse exists. Their methodist Episcopal con- tages they now have or be added unto them, and from is a far more dis- in these followers of the have to deal with were for themselves to win brothers. Can any one reason why they should as a thing to be de- pour their hard earned their domineering whitc ased to be enlightened. far East would indicate ure on the decline; still pressing forward to their ing with such heavy losses are reported, and are on seems but little comfort in such reports for the Russians seem to rejoice to us to be better news the legislature to the lower house before one term expires. It looks awfully suspicious. A man with Henley's wealth should not oppose a man like Brady, who has struggled to the place he now holds in life. He had no one to leave a large fortune for him to live easy and get distinction, honor and the emoluments of office. Everybody who wishes to see a poor and honest man have an even break with the rich monopolist should use his ballot in his defense. Vote for Brady for member of the legislature from the 13th district, in Douglass county Friday, May 27. 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By virtue of an execution issued to me, out-of-said District Court, in the above-entitled action, I will, on Wednesday, the 22nd day of June, A. D. 1904, at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day, at the east front door of the Court House in the City of Topeka, in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, offer at public sale, and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all the following-described real estate, to wait. An undivided one-half interest in a tract of land beginning on the Northwest corner of the Southeast quarter of Section No. 34, in township 10, South of Range 5, East of the fifth Principal Meridian; thence East 1865'6 feet to a stone in the center of the road; thence South 1783'8—10 feet; thence West 1866'2 feet thence North 1803'8—10 feet to the place of beginning containing 46 acres more or less, Iyng and situate in the County of Shawnee in the State of Kansas. 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JAMSON- Administrator. FREE FREE A. W, LACEY, Ticket Agt., North Topeka. RC+ NOTICE Mrs. L. Cox is visiting friends in Oklahoma. Mrs. John Odell is numbered among the sick folks. Miss Susie Pace is slowly recovering from her recent illness. Rev. H. H. Jones of Osage City was in the city this week. Mr. David E. Overr, Sr., is very ill at his home, 1161 West street. Mr. Williams of Larned, Kansas, spent a few days visiting the city. S. H. Johnson of Savannah, Ga. is visiting Sergeant Arms of this city. Mr. Jack Jordan spent Thursday in Kansas City visiting friends. D. W. Langston of Kansas City Sundayed with friends in Topeka. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club will meet June 3 with Miss Jessie Jones. Little Ethel, daughter of Rev. Haley of North Topeka, is very sick. E W. Matley, who has been ill, is able to resume his "run" on the Rock Island. Mrs. Geo. Fauntleroy of La Junta, Colo., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Cooper. Mr. Andrew Ellis left Saturday for Manhattan, where he will be employed at the Beach. Sim McCarroll and W. D. Cooper were among the excursionists to Chanute Sunday. Mrs. Daniel Riley and Miss Riley of Holton, Kan. were the guests of Mrs. W. W. Plumb last week. The Sewing circle of Shiloh Baptist church was entertained Friday by Mrs. Garrett of Lowman Hill. Miss Georgia Hamilton returned Tuesday from Emporia, where she has been attending the State Normal. Miss Gertrude Solomon has returned from Kansas City, where she had been visiting Miss Verleta McClain. The colored people of Lawrence have organized a cornet band known as Mayhew's Military band, with 26 pieces. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. De Shattio and Mrs M. Roberts were among the excursionists who visited Chanute Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Hoyt is conducting a nice lunch room and ice cream parlor at No. 9 East Warren street Lawrence, Kans. Mr. John Simms from Hennessy, O. T. is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mr. Simms formerly lived in Topeka. W. H. Henderson of Kansas City, Mo. is erecting some houses on Eleventh and Pine, where he owns a half block of beautiful lote. J. R. Robin, one of the directors of the coal company, has bought a home at 111 E. Twelfth street, Pittsburg, Kans., and is doing well. All subscribers in Leavenworth will prepare to pay their subscriptions to Miss Willa Smith, who will be in their city next week collecting. Mrs. W. Patterson entertained a few friends last Tuesday evening at six o'clock dinner in compliment to Dr. A. E. Boyd of Greenville, S. C. The Stewardess board of St. John's A. M. E. church was entertained last Thursday evening by Mrs. M. Richardson, Fourteenth and Van Buren. Mrs. Laura Warner, who has been visiting in this city and also attending to the sale of her property here, has returned to her home in Colorado Springs. Mrs. H, T. Grandpre left Sunday for Chicago, where she will remain about four weeks visiting her daughters, Mesdames Smith, Falls and Wimbush. W. W. Buckner returned last Thursday from Chicago. He was a delegate to the General Conference, and reports a great time in the great metropolis. Mr. Bayliss Bigtee, who attended the general synod of the Presbyterian church at Paducah, Ky., has returned and reports a pleasant time and a good session. Miss Margaret Foster and Mr. Bigham are members of the graduating class of the Topeka High school. THE PLAINDEALER extends congratulations to them. The Shangor club met last Monday with Mrs. Matley. The club is progressing nicely. The next meeting will be with Miss Mattie Sneed Monday May 30. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilson announce the engagement of their daughter, Susie to Mr. Walter Tunley. The marriage will occur June 15th, 1904. Julius Fields, of Denver, Colo., was in the city a few hours yesterday and while here he and Misses Pearl and Lena McNeal made this office a very pleasant call. Johny, the 8-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hamilton died yesterday evening at their residence 1110 West Tenth street. They have the sympathy of a host of friends. "The Slaves of the Silver Serpent," a social dance Wednesday night of each week at the Mesonic hall. It is composed of a nice class of young people, and an enjoyable time is had at each meeting. Miss Susie Martin left last week for her home in Sedalia, Mo., after a visit of several weeks with her sister, Mrs. E. M. Johnson, who has been sick at her home on Van Buren street. She is now much better. Mesdames L. C. Clarke and Chas. Hawkins issued invitations for a reception Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Clarke, 1414 Taylor street, complimentary to Miss Lydia Moore of Memphis, Tenn. Sunday afternoon the baccalaureate sermon will be preached at the Industrial Institute. They have sent us an interesting lot of news tuis week and we are sorry that it is impossible for us to publish it. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club met with Miss Eleanor Smith Friday afternoon. Mrs. Carney was the club's guest. After a two-course lunch served by Miss Smith, the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Shucks. Rev. Cole of Denver, Colo., spent a few days in the city visiting Rev. Williams. Rev. Cole is pastor of the Second A. M. E., church in Denver. He was also a delegate to the General conference which was held in Chicago. Harry Brice is suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia. Mr. Brice has been removed to Christ hospital. It is hoped that his many friends will visit him. Mr. Brice is one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Topeka. Presiding Elder J. R. Ransom reports that he has succeeded in securing enough money from the Church Extension society to save a church in Mound City, Kans. which was to have been sold for debt. This is good news and will be highly appreciated by the people of that section. Friday evening, June 3, at the First African Baptist church, corner Third and Quincy streets, "The Scientific Country School," a farcical entertainment, will be given by the young ladies of the Shangor club. The cast will be supported by some of best talent in the city. Admission, single, 15c; couple, 25c. Presiding Elder J. R. Ransom returned Wednesday from Chicago, where he had been as a delegate to the General Conference. Elder Ransom stands high in the councils of the A. M. E. connections, and through him many good things were accomplished at the conference. The rain prevented the Lacy show from giving a performance Wednesday, and the management has decided to remain and give the performance (to-morrow) Saturday. Jake is a home boy, a fine fellow, and has a good little show. We hope to see his tents crowded. Turn out and assist a home boy. There is an intelligent and industrious little fellow about eight years old, called Geo. W. Dewey, at the police station. The police are trying to procure a home for him, and some one who is in need of a bright little boy to raise can have this boy by calling at the police station and giving the proper reference and bond for care and maintenance of the boy. Thursday night of last week Prof. Geo. W. Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment Band played one of the best concerts at the Crawford Theatre in the history of that organization. It was a program of merit, and not only Prof. Jackson, but the whole race should feel an especial pride in this representative organization. The Oriental Crusaders met at the residence of Miss Bertha Harlan Tuesday evening, May 24. After the election of officers it was decided to give an ice cream social Tuesday evening, May 31, at the residence of Miss Carrie Etherly, 221 Quincy street. All are cordially invited. FRANK HARRIS, Pres. BEERTHA HARLAN, Sec'y. And hast thou gone from us, darling? Will we never more look into those laughing eyes or listen to your sweet voice again? Yes, it is all too real—the coffin and the shroud. The poor fevered brow and parched lips are now cold in death; the loving hands are now folded on the pulseless breast, and the warm generous heart is now stilled forever. And you are gone, darling Bertha, to make one more angel in Heaven. And we thought God would not take you, but spare you to those who loved you so much, but all our love and kindness could not keep you; for the angel of death folded his wings over your couch and stilled the heart forever—the heart that beat so warm and true. But we will think of you often, Bertha, think of you as a bright angel in Heaven, keeping watch over the ones you loved best on earth. "There is an hour when angels keep Familiar watch on men Sweet spirit, meet me then. There is an hour when holy dreams Through slumber, fairest, glide, And in that mystic hour it seems Thou shouldst be by my side." Sleep, darling, sleep in your narrow bed where we laid you to rest, and when our time comes may we die as you did—at peace with God and the world.—Perle E. Jones in The Hill City Recorder. Miss Bertha E. Hickman, daughter of Rev. D. and Witlina Hickman, died in Topeka, Kansas, May 15, 1904, at the age of 20 years, nine month, fourteen days. The remains were brought to Bogue, Kansas, and the funeral was held at the Mt. Olive church. The service was conducted by Rev. S. M. Lee, assisted by Rev. Wm. Walker. Revs. Newby, Welton and Joseph Wilson were also present. Rev. Walker and wife conducted the song service. The remains were accompanied by Mrs. Hickman, Harry, her little grandson, and A. C and Ray, brothers of the deceased. Several beautiful wreaths of flowers came also; one with condolences of the Shiloh Baptist choir of Topeka; one with deepest sympathy from S. Wm. Moore, one from J. R. Martin, and a cluster of flowers from Mrs. Fisher, all of Topeka. Bertha lived a consistent christian for eleven years, and died in the triumph of faith. She was loved by all who knew her. A father, mother, grandmother, sister, six brothers, other relatives and many friends are left to mourn the loss.—Extracted from Nicodemus Items. We hope that all who can attend the closing exercises of the Western university next week will do so, as the information and satisfaction one would receive by attending this would doubly repay them. The school has grown wonderfully since Prof. Vernon took charge of it, and he is to be commended for the manner in which he has conducted its business. We hope to see this deserving institution grow. Rev. J. E. Ford of Denver, is visiting Rev. C. G. Fishback this week. Sunday at Shiloh Baptist church he preached two excellent sermons. Monday night at the same place he delivered one of the best lectures ever heard in that church. Rev. Ford is an able, eloquent and forcible speaker, and Topeka feels highly elated upon being so fortunate as to receive a visit from him. A large crowd of Topekans took advantage of the excursion and visited Chanute Sunday. The second section of the train left here at 7:10 a.m. and arrived in Chanute at 4:30. Some of the boys say the engine got "stuck" going up a long grade and that Joe Posey. W. D. Cooper, S. E. McCarroll and Harry Pace got off and helped push the train up the hill, otherwise they would have been there until now. Mrs. Henry Wilson entertained the Ladies' Sewing circle of St. John's A. M. E. church Wednesday at her home, 1235 Jackson street. Dinner was served from 12 o'clock until 2 p.m., there being a large number present throughout the day. The sum realized was close to $13; a full report will be made next Wednesday. Besides receiving the banner, Mrs. Wilson was the recipient of a handsome present. We are in receipt of a beautiful invitation containing a program of the Commencement exercises of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute, inclosing cards of Miss M. Agnes Riley of Holton, Kansas. and Mr. Wm. H. Houston of Ft. Scott, Kansas, who graduate from that institution this year. We are indeed proud to learn of two of our young Kansans graduating. We hope the good work will continue and that a host of our young people will take advantage of this opportunity, O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSIOIAN AND SURGEON 226 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 774. Calls answered day and night. Office Hours {7 to 9 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. OFFICE HOURS {8:30 to 12 a.m. 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays 9 to 11 a.m. DR. A. C. BRISCOB. 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ONE FULL QUART OF WHISKEY FREE ONE FULL QUART OF HISKEY FREE We know the meaning of words and will do as we say. We claim to be the lowest-priced Whiskey House, and the North Carolina Whiskey we sell is like -dead- there's no bad. People here wouldn't adulterate if they know how. they are see hawaii! I love whiskey sellers are not noted for mixing, blending and any known competitor. "Caper's 11 Year Old" Whiskey is a Liquid Gold! It made by honest people in the mountains of North Carolina, in old-style copper stick, just as it was made by the famous Whiskey Company, but it's not any better than "Caper's 11 Year Old." It must please or we will buy it back. We have a capital of $600,000, and the People's National Bank and the Piedmont Savings Bank are the biggest investors in our boosts of whiskey, we offer fear full Quarts of "Caper's 11 Year Old"—two sample bottles, one is 18 year old—a corker and a drinking glass for $9.99. 10.99 is will do! We have some of this whiskey only 7 years old, and will five-gallon for $40 or will furnish twenty full quart bottles on re-packing. We make this whiskey cost less than $1 per gallon delivered. We ship in plain bottles with no marks to indicate contents, and Freepay all Express. Buyers West, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska and Dakota must add 20 cents per quart extra. HELL HOSPITAL, North. - Kansas. and Nurses in attendance. The finest nest for the care of Colored People. Information or particulars, address, of Mitchell Hospital has secured the name Milton of Leavenworth as their intention to travel for this hospital. Her will be thankfully received by the the hospital. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. THE MITCHELL HOSPITAL Leavenworth. - Kansas First-class Physicians and Nurses in attendance. Institution in the West for the care of Colored For further information or particulars, addro The Board of Directors of Mitchell Hospital has secu- services of Mrs. Lizzie Milton of Leavenworth as solicitor and it is her intention to travel for this h Any donations given her will be thankfully received Board of Directors of the hospital. DR. C. M. MOATES, - LEAVENWOR THE HOME OF THE MAYOR First-class Physicians and Nurses in attendance. The finest Institution in the West for the care of Colored People. For further information or particulars, address, The Board of Directors of Mitchell Hospital has secured the services of Mrs. Lizzie Milton of Leavenworth as their solicitor and it is her intention to travel for this hospital. Any donations given her will be thankfully received by the Board of Directors of the hospital. DR. C. M. MOATES, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, Summer Homes for 1904 It is none too early to plan your summer vacation. You will be considerably assisted if you have at hand the descriptive booklets issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee a St. Paul Railway. Lake rcsorts and other ideal summer homes in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minne- sota, Illinois and Iowa are described. Books with rates for tickets and board, information about routes and train service sent for six cents' postage. G. L. COBB, -- Southwestern Passenger 907 Main Street, KANSAS CITY Milwaukee and Paul Railway. tats and other ideal summer Michigan, Wisconsin, Minne- and Iowa are described. tates for tickets and board, about routes and train service ents' postage. Southwestern Passenger Agent, et, KANSAS CITY. Lake rcsorts and other ideal summer homes in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa are described. Books with rates for tickets and board, information about routes and train service sent for six cents' postage. G. L. COBB, -: Southwestern Passenger Agent, 907 Main Street, KANSAS CITY. G. W. Hamilton, of the firm of Stonestreet & Hamilton, passed an examination before the state board of Undertakers and Embaimers which met here week before last. He received his sheepskin as a full-fledged embalmer Wednesday. Mr. Hamilton is the second colored man in this state to pass an examination of this character, and the only one who has ever passed on the first trial. It is very difficult and requires lots of hard study. We are proud of our old friend's good fortune, and he richly deserves all that he has achieved. We are reliably informed that our highly esteemed printer friend, "Cub" E. Langston, who is now with Troop "G," Tenth cavalry at Sheridan, Wyo., is seriously ill, and has been in the hospital several weeks. He is rapidly improving and was able to write a letter, however, all of which we are pleased to learn, and wish him a speedy recovery. From his own statement, he overfed himself a few weeks ago, which is the direct cause of all his misfortunes, and we know it is true, as he was often guilty of the same offense when he worked on this paper, but not so strong. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Casper's 11 YEAR OLD WHISKEY. MADE BY HONEST NORTH CAROLINA PEOPLE CARL W. SHAFFER, Phar. A Complete-line of Drugs, Toilet Articles, Stationery. PRESCRIPTIONS A- SPECIALT 922 Frederick Avenue. St. illet Articles, Stationery, Cigars, Etc. PRESCRIPTIONS A- SPECIALTY! Avenue. St. Joseph, Missouri. Drugs, Toilet Articles, Stationery, Cigars, Etc. PRESCRIPTIONS A- SPECIALTY 922 Frederick Avenue. St. Joseph, Missouri. Fred M. Stonestreet. STonestreet Stonestreet & Hamilton, Successors to J. M. Knight. Undertakers and Funeral Directors ertakers and Funeral Directors Undertakers and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking good Topeka. e carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY WOODMEN M.E.L.G. PROTECTION Society in the U.S. Our society is sit to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES MODERN WOODMEN. No int INSURANCE. heprotection of our matter of insurance. Good agents wa P.C.T Headquarters: 117 West Fifth str U.S. Our society is similar in character and management RIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and GOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without heprotection of our famijies warrants no delay in theance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P. C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. : 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. Society in the U.S. Our society is similar in character and management to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES, OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE. heprotection of our families warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write THE WORLD'S FAIR LINE. 7—Daily Trains Between St L. Leave Kansas City at 6 and 1:10, 9:15 and 12:00 p. ASK for your ticket via the if you miss connection for have long to wait for another F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agt., Topeka, - - Kansas. Daily Trains Between Kansas City and—7 St Louis. The Kansas City at 6:55, 8:00 and 10:10 a. m. 9:15 and 12:00 p. m. and 12:05 midnight. For your ticket via this line from Kansas City; miss connection for one of them you will not going to wait for another. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agt., -- Kansas. C. E. STYLES, A. G. P. A., Kansas City, -- Mo. 7—Daily Trains Between Kansas City and—7 St Louis. Leave Kansas City at 6:55, 8:00 and 10:10 a.m. and 1:10, 9:15 and 12:00 p.m. and 12:05 midnight. ASK for your ticket via this line from Kansas City; if you miss connection for one of them you will not have long to wait for another. Portraits in Oil from Life. O. J. BF ARR D. J. BROOKS, ARTIST. O. J. BROOKS, Studio-1512 N. 5th St. ONE-WAY RATES. Every day from March 1 to April 30th, 1904, the Union Pacific will sell One-way Colonist tickets at the following rates: $20.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake City. $20.00 to Butte, Anaconda and Helena. $22.50 to Spokane and Wenatchee, Washington. $25.00 to Everett, Fairhaven, Whatcom, Vancouver and Astoria, via Huntington and Spokane. $25.00 to Portland and Astoria; or to Tacoma and Seattle, via Huntington and Portland or via Huntington and Spokane. $25.00 to Ashland, Rosebud, Eugene, Albany and Salem, via Portland. $25.00 to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and many other California points. J. C. FULTON, Depot Agt., or F. A. Lewis, City Tkt. Agt. 525 Kansas Avenue. WILEY JONES, W. D. COX Proprietors. The Jones Hut Muskogee Indian Territory. First-class accommodations— Seventy-five rooms—Newly opened, European plan, MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY G. W. Hamilton. Topeka, Kansas. 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 CITY, KAS. WHEN IN ATCHISON call on 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 Bar Neatly Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings KANSAS CITY, MO. The trolley party given by the Oxford club last Friday night was a grand affair. On arriving at Leavenworth the party wended its way to the G.A.R. hall where the jolly visitors tripped the light fantastic toe to sweet strains of music furnished by Prof. William Young until the town clock told the parting hour. Thence the merry party returned to their car where baskets of dainty lunch awaited them. Those who attended the party were Captain and Mrs. Leon Jordan, Prof. and Mrs. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. John Russell, Mr. and Mrs. James Carpenter, Dr. and Mrs. Perry, Missez Ella Walker, Madeline Harris, Minnie Hubbard, Nettie Love, Buhela Conroy, Lillie Mercer, Frankie Kennedy, Messrs. Kirk Wilson, Ed. Page, Luther Cos, Alonzo Montgomery, William Watson, Wm. Bell, Marshall Lewis, Joseph Todd and Will Scott HILL CITY NOTES. Quite a number of the young folks attended the Old Fellows sermon at Nicodemus on the 8th. The entertainment given by the A.M.E. church was quite a success and all enjoyed themselves. A nice sum was raised. Wheat in this part of the county is looking fine and the farmers are expecting a splendid yield in spite of the dry spell we have had. Attorney Geo. W. Jones was a recent visitor in Nicodemus. Miss Almedie Glenn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Glenn, and Mr. Lewis Grimes of Ellsworth, were recently married at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. Newby officiating. They will live at Ellsworth. Our citizens are proud of the fact that Miss Birdie Atkinson, who is attending the Industrial Institute at Topeka, won first prize at the Girls' Declamation contest held in that city last month. She is one of our very brightest young ladies and we sincerely hope she will crown her efforts with success. Geo. W. Jones, Jr, was a recent visitor in WaKeeney. Misses Bessie Brown, Pearl Linsley, Anna Porter, Lillian Davis, Blanche Waldon, John Porter and John Brown of Wa Keeney were recent visitors in the city. WICHITA. Mrs. Fannie Stewart of Leadville, Colo., is in the city visiting her mother. The B. W. T. club met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. L. C. Collins. J. A. Martin is erecting a cottage on his property on N. Water street. An entertainment was given Wednesday evening by the K. P. lodge at their castle, and it was quite a success. Mrs. Robert Davis of Kingman has been visiting in the city. The annual sermon of the Odd Fellows was preached last Sunday at the 2d Baptist church. J. E. Whitted of Chicago, is expected on a visit to his parents. Mrs. Matilda Sandford of Carrollton, Mo., is in the city with her mother, Mrs. J. Mays, who is seriously ill. The G. L. A. club met Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Wm. Wright. Miss Carrie Bradford and Mr. Joseph Bell were united in marriage last Tuesday evening at the Second Baptist church. The fifth anniversary of the Wichita Searchlight was celebrated in grand style at the Odd Fellows hall last Thursday night and an excellent program was rendered. A large audience was in attendance. OLATHE PICKINGS. G. H. Young spent Sunday in Ottawa, the guest of Miss Cora Wilson. Miss Rhoda* Johnson who has been teaching here the past season in the public schools, left last Wednesday for her home at Quincy, Ill. Namoise Locke has accepted a position with the Pullman Co., to run out of Kansas City. Samuel Pratt and family spent Sunday with his brother, John Pratt. Miss Frettie Martin pleasantly entertained a few friends last Saturday evening in honor of her brother, W. Martin of K. C. Refreshments were served at a late hour. Wilmer Kelley who died last Saturday, was buried Sunday, Rev. Barker of the A. M. E. church, officiating. Rev. Gordon of Newton filled the pulpit Sunday morning and evening, preaching two interesting sermons. Prof. A. H. Fullbright of Kansas City has been elected principal of Lincoln school, and Miss Rhoda Johnson, assistant. EMPORIA. Mesdames Generals and Moore of Michison were in attendance at the G.A.R. meeting here last week, guests of Mrs.R. L. Bradley. Mesdames Weeks, Brown and Harris attended receptions at Iola and Chanute given in their honor. Miss Cora Herald has purchased a fine piano. The social given by Misses Belle Ervin and Anna Willingham in interest of the Second Christian church was a decided success. Mrs. Sarah Reeves who has been quite ill is recovering. Mrs. Mary Williams has gone to Chanute to visit her daughters. D. F. Tipton and son are in Staffordville this week moving houses Nick Chiles of THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER, was in the city on business last week. Carl Patterson of Kansas City, attended the G. A. R. meeting here last week. Rev.J.P.Howard has returned from Omaha where he has been for the past four weeks. Miss Etolia Bufkins is home from Agentine where she has been teaching the past two years. Summer Normal! Commencing June 20th and continuing seven weeks Lincoln Institute will conduct a Summer Normal for the teaching fraternity. TUITION will be free. BOARD at the rate of $2 per week. FACULTY. A competent faculty will be in attendance. B. F. ALLEN, - President, Jefferson City, Mo. VINITA, I. T. J. L. Davis, a well known barber here, is the proud father of a fine 11-pound daughter. D. Hicks, who has been in the hotel business for a number of years, has added a stock of groceries in connection, that he may better accommodate his friends. W. H. Martin deserves praise for the pride he is taking in beautifying his home. Others who have good homes should do likewise. Rev. A. H. Hawkins of the A. M. E. church, preached a very interesting sermon Sunday night. Rev. Jennings of the Second Baptist church, is getting along very nicely, and the church still continues to grow. If you want to know what the colored people are doing, subscribe for THE PLAINDEALER. The Knights of Tabor annual sermon will be preached at the A.M.E. church the third Sunday in June. Mrs Anna Striplin has moved to Muscogee, I. T. Mrs. Lulu Love is visiting her father at Independence. She has been elected a delegate to Ft. Scott District Sunday School convention to be held at Iola on June 13-15 inclusive. Bud Cartwright is remodeling his residence in the east part of the city. Foster Williams, our leading merchant, has increased the population of Coffeyville by his influence, wealth and otherwise. He is a great and good man. There are many people leaving the city to visit the World's Fair and other points; but while these go, let others come. Last week the members and friends of the A. M. E. church tendered a grand donation party to Mrs. W. P. Greene, wife of the pastor, as a token of respect and friendship Her departure for Topeka was deeply regretted by her many friends. She was recipient of many tokens in cash and wearing apparel. LAWRENCE, KAN. A drama, entitled "The Water Fall," was given at Dick's hall under auspices of Mrs. L. Carter and after the drama there was a drill by fourteen charming young ladies. It was a success. The funeral of Miss Lavinia Hawkins was held at Warren St. Baptist church last Saturday. Strode's orchestra gave their last dance of the season Monday evening at Johnson's hall. All had a very pleasant time. The various art clubs are making preparations for the Federation to be held here in June. The Pallacean Girls' League held their final meeting with Miss Lucas. The rally at the A.M.E. church was quite a success, $173 being raised for the occasion. Mrs. R. Jackson and daughter are both improving. Ed Stone left last Saturday for St. Louis. Miss Horn is still on the sick list. J. Renfrow spent Sunday in the city. Quite a number took advantage of the excursion to Chanute last Sunday. Will Washington came up last Sunday from Chanute to spend a few days. ATCHISON, KANSAS. W. R. Fletcher is papa now; mother and daughter are doing nicely. Rev. M. S. Jones, after being absent eight months, returned Sunday and the members of his church welcomed his return. He preached a good sermon the same day. Miss Willa Smith, representative of THE PLAINDEALER, left last Thursday for St. Joseph. Mrs. M. Q. Branch, after closing her school at Wathena, spent Tuesday here with the Hudsons, leaving for her home in Washington, D.C., to stay indefinitely. Mrs. Mary Robinson has been installed as head of the new tabernacle of the Daughters of Tabor. The retiring head, Susie Green, made a good officer. W. A. Covington, after a few weeks at the bedside of his sick brother at Omaha, reports him improving. His sister, Mrs. Jos. Harper, left Sunday evening for Omaha. Miss Cynthia Johnson, the only representative we had in the High school graduating class, was the best speaker in the class and certainly made the colored people feel proud. We regret that she was taken sick the next day. Rev. A. C.Terrell and wife re- turned last Saturday from the general conference at Chicago, and report a great time. The Leander and Hero circle has changed their outing to July 4th, arranging the program so as to make it a swell private fishing picnic. There will be several guests from other cities. Rev. Wm. Smothers realized over $100 at his last church improvement rally. The members of Ebenezer are very loyal and will never stop until they get the amount to insure the desired improvement. Winter will be here again and the boys and girls ought to show that they are intelligent enough not to spend all their money for clothes and a good time. Save a little; you'll need it. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Rev. E. A. Wilson of Kansas City, is conducting a series of meetings for Rev. Cohron. Rev. Caldwell, Prof. Sims, G. Walker and Mrs. Cassie Thompson have returned from Chicago where they attended general conference. Dr. Thompson and Attorney Knox are pleasantly located on N. 8th street. Frank Boone left on the 14th inst. for Wyoming to take a position with the government, similar to the one he has held in the packing house here. Postman Geo. Allen was indisposed last week and unable to attend to his official duties. Miss Lillie Hatcher left on the 15th for her home at Effingham to remain. Mrs. Jessie Allen, Sr., entertained with a "coffee" at her home last Thursday afternoon. William Ferman shot and instantly killed Frank Wilson last Sunday night. Ferman claims the shooting was accidental. The Good Samaritans are taking in new members at every meeting. They are preparing to entertain the national grand lodge in August. Misses Mayna Cohron and Mildred Jackson will return in a very short time from Atlanta University. NEWTON, KAN. The N. U. G. club met with Mrs. W. H. Reevely on the 16th inst. and that being the annual business meeting the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. F. C. Childs, president; Mrs. Aquilla Coleman, vice president; Mrs. U. S. Richman, secretary; Mrs. Geo. Payne, assistant secretary; Mrs. John Anderson, treasurer. Full arrangements were made for the banquet on the 25th, full particulars of which will appear later. John Yancy who has been confined to his bed for some time is very low. Mrs. J. Mercomes left Tuesday for St. Louis to visit her parents and take in the fair. MUSCOGEE NEWS. The graduating exercises of grammar department was held as the opera house on the evening of the 23rd inst. The program was well conducted by Prof. C. N. Johnson and a large crowd was in attendance. P. F. Lewis, agent for THE PLAINDEALER, is in the city looking after the interests of the paper. Prof. C. A. Biggers, who has been up in Kansas the past week returned last Sunday. Miss Bessie Hill who has been teaching at Beggs, I. T., arrived here last Saturday and will at the Normal and pursue a business course. Mrs. Dr. Davis is on the sick list. Attorney W. H.Twine spent a few days in St. Louis last week on business. The A.M.E. church has begun work on their new building. New subscribers pass compliments on THE PLAINDEALER and say it is a great race paper. Villie, Kan. Anderson, Box 71, Dorssey, 716 South South, Kan. Oleman, 727 Miami Kan. A Lott, 424 Maple Kan. Willis, 1036 Iowa Corneal, Box 384, Anderson, 724 St. Sta, Kan. Davis, 115 North North Omaha, Neb. Green, Box 460, Atch- Gooding, Box 338, Alexander, 918 Fair West Tabl the first and thir at M. and O. haw Washington Sts. ton, G. P., No. 13 sas City, Kan. Victoria Tabl the first and thir at Taborian hall Delaware Sts.— P., No. 424 Maple Kan. St Marie Tabl the second and each month, at 2 gle Fishback, G. chusetts St., Law Wichita Tabl the first and noons of each mo Willmoth Anders Francis St., Wich C. M.'s ADDRESSES. 12. Sir D. L. Bordus, Weir C. 13. Sir Geo. W. Taylor, 11, Atchison, Kan. 14. Sir Geo. C. Tucker, 90 seventy-seventh St., Omaha, J. 15. Sir E. H. Walker, 18 Laren St., Topeka, Kan. 16. Sir R. M. Bingham, 18 St. Ft. Scott, Kan. 10. Sir John H. McKinlans, ann St., Leavenworth, Kan. 13. Sir A. H. Morton, Pars. 15. Sir W. W. Shobe, 32 anta Fe St., Salina, Kan. 16. Sir Richard Clark, 4 seventy-fifth St., South Omaa. 17. Sir Allen Garner, 7 weelfth St., Coffeyville, Kan. 19. Sir C. Parris, 918 Pen- Lawrence, Kan. 25. Sir Ed Henderson, 19 We DO J A NEGRO LIBRARY Do you want a negro library of four volumes, negro knowledge, negro literature, negro program. In fact, these four books contain everything that is about the negro race. They are: FIRST—"The Progress of A Race or The Adversary Negro," by Dr. W. N. Craigman, Clark University. SECOND—"The Story of My Life and Work," by Price, $1.50. THIRD—"Twelfth Century Negro Literature or a Citation by 100 of America's Greatest Negroes," Edited by FOURTH—"Golden Thoughts on Chastity and Pride," Gibson and Dr. W. J. Traitt, Price, $1.60. AGENTS WANTED—Do you want the agency for Above Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only those fields are available from $5.00 to $10.00 a day. We pay by Free. Write for full part-time rate—we mean what we say. Industrial and Educational WESTERN TUSK ers from that famous institution BRIAN school for the Negroes of Indian Culture. We do Job Printing Do you want a negro library of four volumes containing the sum total of negro knowledge, negro literature, negro progress and negro achievement? In fact, these four books contain everything that anybody could wish to know about the negro race. They are: **AGENTS WANTED** - Do you want the agency for one or more of the above books? If so you get the Aborn Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only those who take an agency can get it. Agents now offer a $10.00 fee. We are commissions, super book sales at once. Don’t hesitate to mean what we say. **J. L. NICHIOS & CO., Naperville, Illinois** AGENTS books? If so you get the Abba Library accent and now in the field not make our credit and send Guild Free. Write for tars at once. 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Self help encouraged in home training of young women. Form of 105 acres. Location and adorned by ministers of every denomination. Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Tue. For further information address WM. R. CARTER, P. Top Expenses reasonable. Self help encouraged. Very careful attention given home training of young women. Rigid discipline maintained. Form of 105 acres. Location and sanitation the very best. Endorsed by ministers of every denomination. The Fall Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present the opening day. For further information address WM. R. CARTER. President. Topeka, Kansas. --- Bookers Pocket Praying Fair West Tabernacle No. 63, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at M. and O. hall, corner Eighth and Washington Sts.-Dt. Charlotte Dalton, C. P., No. 1228 Barnett, St., Kansas City, Kan. Victoria Tabernacle No. 20, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at Taborian hall, corner Third and Delaware Sts.-Dt. Amanda Lott; C. P., No. 424 Maple St., Leavenworth, Kan. St Marie Tabernacle No. 10, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at 2:30 o'clock.-Dt. Marge Fishback, C. P., No. 1705 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan. Wichita Tabernacle No. 21, meets the first and third Thursday afternoons of each month, at 2 o'clock.-Dt. Willmoth Anderson, C. P., No. 724 St Francis St., Wichita, Kan. Mt. Maria Tabernacle No. 52, meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, at 2 p. m.-Dt. Jennie Alexander, C. P., 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at 2 o'clock p. m.-Dt. Nancy Preston, C. P., 1507 Clark St., Parsons, Kan. Modern Tabernacle No. 28, meets the first and third Thursday afternoons, at 2 o'clock-Dt. Della Dorsey, C. P., No. 716 South Fifteenth St., Parsons, Kan. Moses Dickson Temple No. 13, meets the first and third Thursday nights at their hall, at 7:30 p. m.-Sir. A. H. Morton, C. M., Parsons, Kan. Mt. 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