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ROOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS VOLUME VI. The Republicans Nominate the Best Ticket in Fifty Years. The Sufferage Plank is the Second Emancipation Proclamation for the Negro Enthusiasm Reigned Supreme. The thirteenth National Republican convention which convened in Chicago last week, was the most interesting, so far as the colored people are concerned, since the time Garfield was nominated for president. Through some unforeseen power the spirit to do something was certainly in the hearts of those who control the destinies of the grand old party. The platform is so broad and comprehensive that a child cannot fail to understand it. The framers as well as those nominated to carry out the letter and spirit of the same, cannot be questioned. Size up this section of the platform, which means all to our race as well as the white Republicans in the South. The plank follows: "We favor such congressional action as shall determine whether by special discriminations the elective franchise of any state has been unconstitutionally limited, and, if such is the case, demand that representation in Congress and the electoral college shall be proportionately reduced. Combinations of capital and labor results from the economic movement of the age, but neither must be permitted to infringe on the rights and interests of the people. Such combinations, rightfully formed for lawful purposes, are alike entitled to the protection of the laws, and neither should be permitted to break them." A stronger plank has never been placed in the platform of any party. The rights of suffrage is much more important than anything before the American people, and this section is the second Emancipation Proclamation from the silent tombs of Abe Lincoln, Brown, Sumner and other departed champions of human rights. We believe the spirits of these noble men, pervaded this convention, and spoke through the platform builders words that will bring sunshine and happiness into a land where oppression and brutality reigned supreme. Look at "Uncle" Joe Cannon, chairman of the convention, who hails from a state where lies the body of our martyrd friend, John Brown. of Harper's Ferry fame. So imbued with the thoughts of his departed comrades, the old man stepped as though he was but twenty-one, and injected all the enthusiasm of '61 into the convention. He even had the first flag that was ever flaunted to the breeze at a National Republican convention. In fact "Uncle Joe" was the idol of the convention and his equal can't be found. Long live "Uncle" Joe Cannon, and his name can never die. The man who was chairman of the committee on resolutions was Senator Lodge, of Mass., the home of Chas. Sumner. Senator Lodge is the champion of the famous Lodge bill which if it had became a law would have made considerable change in the political condition of the people. So impressed with the teaching of Sumner, Senator Lodge was guided by his spirit, and he championed this particular clause. Old Kansas had a state senator on this committee in the person of F. Dumont Smith, who was being nursed by the spirit of Old John Brown Senator Smith is one of the fairest men that trods the soil, and when we spoke to him regarding a similar clause, he said that he was for anything to better the condition of the We had the pleasure of meeting some of the notable colored politicians of this country and we are frank to admit that we are surprised to find so many of them office holders and office seekers. What is needed among the colored race at this time is a strong political leader who would not sacrifice the interest of the race to bring them to the standard on equality with their brothers in white. To do this it must be a man of visible means of support other than politics. Where one is dependent upon an office for living he is bound to bend his knee and consent to things that are detrimental to the upbuilding of the masses. We readily see how important a man Booker T. Washington is in this country. He is what we term a business leader of the race and cares nothing for politics, but is working on the lines that he is best adapted to and which will accomplish much for his people. Now if we had a man who could be independent and of considerable wealth and a large business of some kind to support him he could be a dictator in national politics within the confidence of his party. To our surprise a meeting of our so-called leaders was held during the convention to discuss what would bring the people closer together and advance new ideas and a step forward to the advancement of the race. Every fellow seems to be for himself and the devil for the hindmost. The men who seemed to clamor for a plank in the platform were not that class of politicians who are looked upon as leaders of our race, but were TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 1, 1904. more of the common everyday people. It seems to be a hobby of the so-called leaders of the different sections of the country to assemble together and have a good time through the churches, by being introduced to the audience as a most distinguished leader of his race, and so on, through to about a hundred persons until the list is completed, all having the same honors and having accomplished about the same during life, and in fact, having accomplished about enough to be close to the starvation mark. We have but few men who have made a success in politics and can show anything for it in wealth. Kansas can well be proud of her delegation at the convention and also her committeeman, D. W. Mulvane. The headquarters were at the Auditorium, one of the best hotels in this country. The rooms were on the second floor, along with New York and Massachusetts, and were neatly decorated with sunflowers, flags and bunting. This seemed to be the center of attraction to the delegates visiting the different headquarters. Any Kansan who desired to attend the convention was looked after. All they had to do was to call upon the Hon Clyde Miller. the young, genial secretary of the state committee and he always saw that Kansas was put to the front. Hon. J. R. Burton was somewhat in evidence, and while he did not seek to become conspicuous in the crowds, yet many sought him and conversed with him. The senator was looking as brilliant as ever. We paid particular attention to him on several occasions and we found him in company and conversation with several of the distinguished leaders of the convention, who seemed to be proud of him, and who would be glad to do anything to further his interests. Senator Burton is not dead yet, but is awaiting the justice of the courts. He is no doubt the ablest representative in Kansas and the West, and we hope to see him in the Senate again. Our national committeeman, D. W. Mulvane, has gained the confidence of his colleagues on the committee and seems to be having everything coming his way. We believe he will be placed among the confidential members of the committee who will have direct control of the campaign. If so, there will be none who can excel him, as he has been well schooled and trained among a class of politicians who know every class of strategy to take advantage of the enemy. The Hon. Fred Dumont Smith of Kinsley, Kansas, who was on the committee on resolutions, is certainly a statesman of ability, and instead of being in the state senate, he ought to be in Congress, and will as soon as the state is redistricted, or he will succeed Chas. F. Scott, congressman-at-large at the next Republican convention. When he was consulted about the suffrage plank in the platform, he readily agreed to urge that something of this character be placed in the platform. Much credit is due him for the plank. The delegation from South Carolina was composed of 11 colored and 8 white men, all of whom were of the progressive type. Hon. E. H. Deas, the colored leader, was chairman of the delegation. Hon. John G. Capers, the young fighter, and one of the fairest and best white men in the South, is a member of the national committee. This delegation was composed of some of the best colored and white men in South Carolina and they agreed harmoniously on all things. We hope that President Roosevelt will not over look some of the old line Republicans of South Carolina, especially such men as the Tolberts, of Abbeville county, who have fought incessantly during the past 30 years for the party, and suffered many pistol wounds, ostracism and other abuses for the same. We had the pleasure of meeting two of the famous Tolberts, who were on the delegation. We would also like to see the Hon. A. A. Gates, of Greenville, nominated for Congress from his district. Let the party place him squarely before the people and make the best fight possible. Note all of the discrimination and bulldozing by the opposing party and contest the election of his opponent on these grounds, and we think the attitude of Continued on Page Two. WESTERN NEGRO EDITORS Will Meet in Annual Session in Guthrie, Okla. EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION It Will Be the Grandest and Most Beneficial in the History of the Organization--Crews Will Be Orator. August 2, 3 and 4 will mark the eighth annual session of the Western Negro Press Association, which convenes in Guthrie, Okla., the home of Judge Perkins, the "Old African Lion," and those that don't believe that he is, we refer them to the Hon. James H. Guy, of Topeka. This promises to be the best and most interesting session in the history of the organization. Oklahoma is an ideal meeting place, and no doubt the ten or twelve Negro papers published within her borders will be represented, which will make the attendance larger than ever before. Insignificant as it may seem, the Negro press is accomplishing more for the benefit and uplift of the race than any other agency. The craft in general is cordially invited, and we look for much good to be derived from this meeting. The Hon. Nelson C. Crews, of Kansas City, Mo., one of best orators in the West, has been invited and will address the editors. THE OFFICIAL CALL. Colorado Springs, Colo., June 12, '04. The eighth annual session of the Western Negro Press association will be held at Guthrie, Okla. August 2, 3 and 4, 1904. All editors, proprietors, reporters and correspondents of Negro newspapers, west of the Mississippi river, are eligible to membership and all expected to be present. All editors from the Middle Western states are invited to be present. Current questions of vital interest to the Negro race and also to general welfare of our common country will be discussed. This meeting, like all others of its kind heretofore held, will be of grave importance to our people, since its sayings and doings are heralded all over the civilized world by the Associated Press. All persons desiring to attend are requested to address W. H. Duncan, sec'y of the association, Colorado Springs, as to information in regard to transportation and accomodations. Interested papers please copy. NICK CHILES, Pres. W. H. DUNCAN, Sec'y. 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 cents. This is a great offer—THE PLAINDEALER and a 50-cent picture for one's subscription. To the Knights and Daughters of Tabor: The Thirteenth annual session of the Grand Tent and Tabernacle for the Kansas-Nebraska jurisdiction will convene in the Taborian hall, in the city of Fort Scott, state of Kansas, Tuesday, July 12th, A D. 1904, at 10:00 o'clock, a.m., and will continue in session the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th. Preliminary session.—The board of Grand Curators is requested to meet Monday afternoon, July 11th. Representatives,—Temples are requested to send their C. M. or V. M. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Tabernacles are requested to send their H. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling expenses and board; Palatiums their P. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling expensea and board. Tents are to send their Q. M. or V. Q. M. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Take Due Notice.—All Temples Tabernacles Palatiums and Tents must be represented, as the law is positive on this point. Witness my hand with the official seal of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 943 Everett Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Attest: A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota street, Leavenworth Kansas. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES. Lincoln Inetitute closed the most successful term in its history. Forty-two graduates received diplomas from the full course and forty-six from the half course. State Superintendent of Public Instruction W. T. Carrington presented the diplomas and in the course of his remarks said to the large number of people present from this and adjoining states that he had been acquainted with the work of Lincoln Institute for the past twenty years, and it is in better condition now under the administration of President B.F. Allen than it has ever been. The following facts speak volumes for those in authority: The faculty is larger and is working in harmony and doing better work; the student body has increased in numbers and improved in appearance; it is the first time in the history of the school that the whole faculty has been unanimously re-elected, and its salary increased; that instead of chopping off heads the faculty has been strengthened by additions; several new departments have been added, including domestic science, pedagogy, instrumental music, shoe-making, agriculture, blacksmithing with teacher and assistant, and with these additions has been granted a secretary to the faculty, all this in the period of two years. In recognition of this great work Wilberforce University conferred the degree of LL. D. upon President Allen at its last commencement exercises. LAWRENCE, KAN. Miss Ozella Anderson, a popular teacher on the north side, and David E. Henderson of Emporia, a recent graduate in law at K.U., were united in marriage last Thursday morning. One of the grandest events in the history of Warren St. Baptist church was witnessed Wednesday night, June 22nd, when the 42d anniversary of the church was celebrated. An elaborate program was presented, after which a reception was held. The moonlight picnic to Lake View which was to have been held last Friday was postponed on account of bad weather. Children's Day exercises were held at the A.M.E. church Sunday and the little folks acquitted themselves well. The Sirloine club gave a picnic Wednesday out on W. Warren street, a few miles from town. The Eureka club met June 27 with Mrs. P. Henderson Mr, Chairman, Fellow Delegates of the Republican National Convention, Ladies and Gentlemen:—For the distinguished honor of seconding the nomination of that grand type of the American citizen, Theodore Roosevelt, I am profoundly grateful. Fortunate, indeed, is it for this government that it has had during the eight years just passed a political organization such as ours to meet face to face with undaunted courage and determination the many perplexing questions which have arisen during that period. Equally fortunate has been our party to have had within its ranks during this crucial period such men as our able, wise and patriotic McKinley, of beloved memory, and our capable and aggressive Roosevelt, upon whose youthful, though ample shoulders the mantle of the great McKinley fell. Whether the questions affected our internal or external relations, they they have been boldly met and wisely solved. We have carried to the Filipino, the Porto Rican and the Cuban the torch of light and intelligence, relieved them from the burdens and oppression of despotic rule, established civil government among them and are teaching them the blessings of liberty and independence. The Panama canal, "the key to the universe," the construction of which has for centuries been the dream and fancy of more than one government, has under the prompt and decisive action of this administration been taken from the realm of cloudland and dreamland and its completion in the near future has become a certain and fixed fact. The wise leadership of our party has kept so well adjusted our tariff and currency legislation that prosperity abounds in the land, labor is plentiful, the laborer is well paid and contented, capital multiplies and seeks additional outlets for new investments and enterprises. In a word, we have given a full and complete report of the stewardship committed to our care during the past four years. It becomes the duty of this convention to name a general who we hope and believe will lead the great Republican host to victory in the coming election, a man who will in every way measure up to the responsibility of the high office of president of this country. Such an one in the person of our chief executive has been ably and eloquently placed before you, and heartily do we all indorse what has been said. "By their fruits ye shall know them." Theodore Roosevelt brings to his party and the nation at the close of his administration the precious fruits of three years' able and faithful service. The solemn promise made by him when gloom and distress o'ershadowed the nation, when stout hearts grew faint, when fears and misgivings were abroad in the land, when the nation bowed in tears for her fallen hero, that promise made at a most trying time in our country's life, has been kept to the letter, and he brings as an evidence of such the plans and purposes of his martyred predecessor fully developed and completed. He is above all things a true, honest, earnest, patriotic American citizen. He is a leader of unflinching courage, a man of wisdom, a man of action. He is open and frank, free from intrigue or concealment. In his life and walk and conduct he stands unapproached and unapproachable. NUMBER 26. A Maryland Negro Seconds the Nomination of President Roosevelt. It Was One of the Ablest Speeches Delivered at the Republican National Convention. He is a broad man, broad in intellect, broad in sympathies, broad in soul; he lends a listening ear to the cry of the downtrodden and oppressed, and with strong and ready arm encircling the weak and helpless, he bids them rise and hope and live. He is a just man, and believes that a man should be judged by merit, and merit alone, and that the just rewards of faithful and patriotic service should be withheld from no one for any cause what ever. With a vision unclouded by bias or prejudice, he sees through the outer clay, clad in different hues, the man within, and there beholds the image of the Divine Master indicating the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Criticism—bitter, severe, unreasonable—has only served to make him the more devoted to his country's welfare. He believes that corruption and dishonesty in private life and in public office should be unearthed, exposed and punished, no matter who the guilty party may be or how high in official life he may stand. He believes that respect for and obedience to law are the foundation upon which this government must rest and that the violation of the oath of office is little less than treason. He believes that the constitution of the United States, and every amendment thereof, should be rigidly enforced, and that its violation by whatever subterfuges or indebtedness of expression, should be condemned and remedied. He is, for these good and sufficient reasons, the man whom the people of every section and in every walk of life want for this high office. First of all, the powerful Christian and moral sentiment of the nation demands his nomination, and every Christian and moral agency will be exercised for his election. The laboring interest demands him. The farmer, as with happy heart he gathers in his bountiful harvest, stands ready to do battle for his return. The miner, who in contentment digs away in the bowels of the earth, sees in him his salvation from oppression and encroachment. The capitalist to whom this administration has brought abundant success, eagerly awaits his nomination. So surely as he is nominated by this convention today, so surely will he be elected by the people in November. With his nomination and election, what an inspiring prospect opens up before the party and the nation. With it will come new efforts to promote a greater prosperity and a larger measure of happiness to all who dwell within our borders. With it will come that calm and peaceful assurance that while prosperous, happy and contented at home, a wise, safe and skillful diplomacy guards and protects our every interest throughout the civilized world. And, finally, with it will come an advanced step towards the fulfilment of the great mission of the Republican party. And that mission will not be performed until every section of our constitution, and every amendment thereof, shall be respected and made effective, and until every citizen of every section, of every race and of every religion shall proclaim in one grand chorus of that constitution, "Thou art my shield and buckler." God grant that in our party's struggle to reach that time it may ever have a man to place before the American people for their suffrage who has the ability, courage, honesty and aggressiveness of Theodore Roosevelt. Published at Topke, Shawnee county, Ks. very Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 112 EAST SEVENTH STREET MICK CHILES, - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS, - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Six months by mail.....75¢ Three months by mail.....50¢ Entered at the postoffice at, Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1904. THE Chicago Conservator lost a good man when Editor Wilkins stepped down and out. It is to be hoped that his successor will be a man of ability. We hear much talk about the pulpit of our churches being behind the pew in intelligence and morality. What we would like to hear is this intelligent pew refusing to build more churches, but pay for those they have. That kind of talk would make a story for pulpit and pew. THERE seems to be something radically wrong with the coal wagons in Topeka. The state has been having its coal hauled in wagons, but during the past year has lost about three hundred and forty tons by the coal dropping off the wagons. So, from now on the state coal will be hauled by the cars, though at a higher rate, but still at a saving. THERE is much comment among Democratic leaders about the plank in the Chicago platform demanding congressional investigation of the diffranchisement of Negroes in the South. If the "grandfather" clause means anything at all it means that the Negro is diffranchised because of his color—and that alone. What the South needs is a leader large enough to see this. John Sharpe Williams can't do it. MEXICO, MO. Miss Mary E. Scott, formerly staff writer from this place for THE TOPEKA PLAINEEALER, also teacher in the Garfield public school for five years, left Sunday night for Guthrie, Okla., where she was married Tuesday to Dr. A. D. Griffin of Langston, and left immediately after the ceremony for that place where Dr. Griffin has a large practice. She will be greatly missed, not only by her parents but by her many friends. She was for eight years superintendent of the Sunday school at St. Luke's church. The members of the church and her friends wish for her a long and happy voyage on life's sea. The Sunday school and Epworth league convention of the St. Joseph district convened in this city Wednesday and a large delegation was present. The second quarterly meeting of St. Luke's church was held Sunday, presided over by Rev. McAllister, as Dr. Jackson could not be present. The collection for the day amounted to $29.30. Mrs. Geo. Booth who has been sick for several weeks is much improved. Miss Edith Johnson delightfully entertained a number of her friends on the evening of June 20th in honor of Miss Estella Zimmerman of Illinois. A very delightful repast was served and all present spoke highly of the affair and will long remember it. Mrs. J. G. Hayse leaves to morrow for Kansas City to visit. Arnetta Lyons of Kansas City is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Cornelius Johnson. Let the... AMERICAN Steam Laundry Do your family washing—5c pound. It will save you money. 114 W. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 541. THE Democratic party in Kansas, like in the nation, is without an issue. Despite the factional differences in the Republican party, the affairs of the state have been so carefully managed that nothing is left for political kickers to do but to bow to the will of the people. The Democratic party will bring the race question into Kansas politics this fall, and have paved the way to do so in the resolutions adopted in the county convention held in Kansas City, Kansas, last week. After a recital of the usual Democratic platitudes, calculated to please its ancient "moss backs," the platform says: "We believe in and advocate the passing of necessary legislation to provide, maintain and regulate separate schools for white and colored pupils." And the platform concludes with the declaration of "equal rights to all and special privileges to none." This demand for separate schools for white and colored pupils, while not a new one in this state, grows out of the late unpleasantness in Wyandotte county when the school board and teachers resigned the management and control of the Kansas City High school to the pupils because of the unfortunate murder of a high school pupil by a colored boy. This is the sole cause of the demand. That there is no need of such legislation in this state at this time no one, with common sense, will for a moment believe. But the Democrats must have an issue; and to force an issue upon the people of this state they are willing to stultify their boasted declaration of "equal rights to ALL and special privileges to none" by this appeal to race prejudice. When such a condition obtains in Kansas that a pupil, because he is black, must attend a special school, the boasted principle of Democracy falls flat. The Negroes of Kansas who affiliate with the Democratic party should see to it that such a declaration is kept out of the state platform, and colored Republican leaders throughout the state should see that the members of the state legislature are not tainted with the Democratic miasma of separate schools. The present system is sufficiently a disgrace to the state. Lincoln Institute. THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN Missouri State School for Colored Youth. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A.M., President. DEPARTMENTS: College, Normal, Preparatory, Industrial and Domestic. COURSES: Classical, College Preparatory, Normal, Sub Normal, Model Training School, Music (Instrumental and Vocal). Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Woodworking, Blacksmithing, Machinery, Shoe-making, Farming and Gardening, Printing, Typewriting, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. ADVANTAGES: Good Location, Free Tuition, New Dormitories with Modern Improvements, Buildings Heated by Steam, Diplomas are licenses to teach in any public school in the state. A few deserving students are assisted in their efforts to earn their way. All applicants must present testimonials of good moral character. For further information write to BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A. M., PRESIDENT. AGENTS WANTED—Do you want the agent books? If so you get the Above Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only the free. Agents now in the fields are making from $5.00 to $10.00 a day. We use our credit and send Bill Free. Write for fall parties-laws at once. Don't be late—we mean what we say. KATY'S OKLAHOMA SERVICE. WAITERS AND PORTERS' **ALENTS WANTED**—Do you want the agency for one or more of the above books? If so you get the above books for $7.25. Only those who take an agency can get it free. Agents new in the field are made from $5.00 a day. We pay big commissions, supply banks credit and send BeltFri Free. Write for full practice. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Illinois don't heat. Don't believe — we mean what we say. WAITERS AND PORTERS' CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city. ..... 214-216 Kranke Bookers Hutter Praying On June 12th the M. K. & T. R'will install a fast through service between us in northern terminals. St. Louis and Kansas City are the finest Pullman, Gulneh, Oklahoma. The finest Pullman, Gulneh, chair car will be in operation on both lines. Leaving St. Louis at 8:32 p.m. on the Katy Flyer, Gulneh and Oklahoma City are reached the following afternoon. Between the two cities prosperous towns it is a pleasant night's ride and direction. For something new in printed matter, write George Morton, G.P. & T.A., M.K. & T.Ry, St. Louis.Mo. Headquasters! the party is at this time to seat the contestant who has been robbed of his election by lawless methods, bulldozing and bad legislation. Mr. Gates is one of the most active business men in the upper portion of the state and would do much to upbuild it in Congress. We were pleased to meet such bainy men as Brier, Fordham and Crum, collector of the port, Small and others who are a credit to the party as leaders. This was the first meeting we have had with the Hon. John G. Capers since we were boys, and we must say that he is one of the shrewdest and best politicians to be found anywhere. He has studied the situation thoroughly and is free to express himself on all subjects and what he thinks is best for the interest of the party at state as well as the nation. The Republicans of South Carolina can feel themselves highly honored in his appointment as United States district attorney, and also a member of the national committee. While we found a few objecting to some of his recommendations for appointments in the state to federal positions, they must learn that this is done to break up the old moss backism of the South, and we are sure that Mr. Capers will not forget the old line, honest, straightforward Republicans if they will only give him their support and call his attention to what is right and agree upon the best methods to push the party's interest ahead. He is a prince of good fellows, and a diplomat in every sense, and thoroughly understands how to handle the people. We hope to see him grow higher and stronger in the councils of the party and cause others to wander from the party that he came from and join him. We would like to see the Republicans of South Carolina nominate a Congresssman from every district, and put up a fight that will assist in a contest in which will be shown that they used every honest method to elect them, but were defeated through fraud. We think this is right, and the chairmen of the Congressional committees should lend aid and support to them in their contests. Such methods as these will go a long way towards breaking up the system resorted to by the Tillman Democrats. We almost forgot to mention the overthrow of the Lilywhites of the South. This was the expressed wish of President Roosevelt, and it was carried out by the national committee. While the committee on credentials gave a half and half vote to each faction, it is a complete victory for Messrs. Cohen and Vance, two colored leaders of Louisiana. Lilywhiteism is buried in the South and we hope never to hear of its resurrection. All President Roosevelt wants is time, and he will bring around the desired results between the contending foes of the Negro in the South. The Missouri delegation had Hon. Nelson C. Crews, one of the shrewdest politicians and the best orators in the West. He is a young man that THE PLAINDEALER wants to see put forward and placed in a position where he can command representation for his constituents in the West. The colored voters of the North and West think that too much has been given in the way of federal appointments to the Negroes in the South, who cannot give what is needed to place the men in office who deal out these positions. The majority of the Southern colored voters seem to want all the best paying positions in the gift of the government for what little oratory they put up during the campaign. We hope to see matters changed during the next four years, and some of our prominent Negroes in this section given some recognition. When in Salina, call on the MAN FROM IOWA at the Salina Club Room LUNCH AND GROCERIES THOS. SMITH, 501 N. Third St When in Kansas City stop at MRS. V L. NORTH's Ola Occidental Hotel and Cafe Neatly Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings 1001-1005 E. 18th Street Kansas City, MIssoura The Frisco System Land and Immigration association is already turn its share of the southwestern tide of immigration to Kansas. Three hundred and fifty agents of this Association from the East and North have just completed a tour of the Southwest and viewed its resources and interviewed its landowners and local Association agents, for the sole purpose of better presenting Southwest opportunities to the homeseeker and investor in the older states. This Association is the most efficient of its kind in existence, and has agents everywhere in the United States. If you wish to sell your farm, town or other property, or if you desire capital for factories, mercantile establishments, or any of the industries, please address R. S. LEMON, Secretary Immigration Bureau, Dept. A, Frisco Building, St. Louis, Mo. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. GUSSIE BEEDE, Plaintiff vs. HALE H. BEEDE, Detendant. No.22804. To the above named defendant, Hale H. Beede: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled Court by the said plaintiff above named; that the petition therein was filed on the 6th day of June, 1904; that the said suit is for a divorce from you; that you must answer the said petition on or before the 12th day of Aug., 1904, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof, divorcing said plaintiff from you and setting aside and holding for naught the bonds of matrimony now existing between you, and for costs and all other and proper relief. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M. TILLSON, Deputy Clerk of the District Court. [SEAL.] TO SEE THE WORLD'S FAIR. Get a "Katy" Album containing views of all the principal buildings, reproduced in colors. Leaves loosely bound, suitable for framing. Send 25c to "Katy," 644 Katy Building, St. Louis; Mo. Liberal commission to agents and newsdealers. Write for particulars. SPECIAL OFFER—If you prefer, instead of sending me 25c, send me a receipt showing payment of fare or purchase of ticket via the M. K. & T. Ry. amounting to $3.00 or more, and I will gladly send you one of my albums. —"KATY," MAUD ANDERSON, Plaintiff vs. JESSE ANDERSON, A. T. & S. F. Ry. Co. and C. R. I. & P. Ry. Co., Defendants. To the defendant, Jesse Anderson, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled action in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, and that unless you answer her petition filed in said Court on or before the 18th day of July, 1904, the allegations therein will be taken as true and judgment rendered by said Court by granting plaintiff a divorce. You will also take notice that the above defendant, the C.R.I. & P. Ry. Co., has been ordered by the Court to deliver over to the sheriff of said county and has so delivered, certain property in their possession claimed by you and that said property will be ordered turned over to the plaintiff by said Court unless you appear and defend on said date. MAUD ANDERSON, Plaintiff. D. H. BRANAMAN, Attorney for Plaintiff. [SEAL] I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. 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. A bright young man of means, 31 pears of age, desires to correspond with a lady; object, matrimony. Occupation and photo with your reply. Widow preferred. (No trifler.) Address H. H. Manning, 1028 Byram street, Los Angeles, Cal. Be Your Own Boss. Do you want to make money during your summer vacation? More money made in the Mail Order business than anything else. I am making money at it and will teach you how to carry on a business at your own home furnishing everything. You can receive hundreds of letters daily containing money. Capital and experience unnecessary, full particulars 10c in stamps. Address. Spetta' Scientific Research Bureau, N. Tupuka, Kauaio. Fred M. Stonestreet. G. W. Hamilton. Undertakers and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. WOODMEN K. ST. GARY PROTECTION 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 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 famiies warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write ONE FULL QUART OF WHISKEY FREE We know the meaning of words and will do so we say. We shall keep the morning of words and whiskey free. Whiskey is the largest Hall Office Whiskey Company in the South. All the North Carolina Whiskey we sell is good—there's no bad people here worth it. If they buy here—they are the best whiskey seller in the South. Most whiskey sellers need watering. We sell more genuine old whiskey and more water than anyone competes. "Casper's 11 Year Old" Whiskey is a brand of whiskey in North Carolina, in old-style paper with a yellow label and the People's National Bank and the Piedmont Savings Bank of this city will tell you our word is good. To introduce this old, we say, we call Full Quart of Casper's 11 Year Old" Whiskey. It brightens the skin immediately upon application. The improvement will be seen five minutes after it has been applied. But not deceived. No preparation can turn a colored person into a white person, but Instantona Massage Cream will make the darkest skin several shades tighter. It whitens, smooths, soothes, purifies, and beautifies. Removes instantly wrinkles, tap, discolorations, scars, blotches, moth patches, liver spots, smallpox pits and all facial imperfections, and brings back to the most faded completion the matty texture and peach-like tint of youth. Positively not injurious. Used by old and young. It is the greatest discovery of the twentieth century. In order to prove its great beautifying power, we will send a large sample by mail, postage paid, absolutely free. Write to-day to COLORADO and return VIA --UNION PACIFIC-- $17.50 Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. ONE FULL QUART OF WHISKEY FREE We know the meaning of words and will do as we say. We shall use the less-priced Whiskey House and the Larger Hall at Whiskey Oaks in North Carolina Whiskey we sell is good—there is no need. People here we don't advertise if they know how—they are the most loyal whiskey sellers in the watering. We sell more genuine old whiskey and new whiskey than any known owed hotter. "Casper's 11 Year Old" Whiskey is a Liquid Joy! It's made by honest people in the mountains of North Carolina. Our grandfather. Pleasure whiskey is sold at $0.00 to $0.40 per gallon, but it's not any better. "Casper's 11 Year Old" is made by honest people in the mountains of North Carolina. Our grandfather. Pleasure whiskey is sold at $0.00 to $0.40 per gallon, but it's not any better. "Casper's 11 Year Old" is made by honest people in the mountains of North Carolina. Our grandfather. Pleasure whiskey is sold at $0.00 to $0.40 per gallon, but it's not any better. We will tell you our word is good. To introduce this old, honest whiskey, we offer Our Full Quarter of "Casper's 11 Year Old" whiskey, all for $0.00. If $0.40 is not we will double the above and put in free Our Full Quarter Extra. We will sell you our gallon buy for $0.40 or will purchase twenty full quart on account of tilt and give free corncorn, drinking glasses and mugs, making this whiskey cost less than $1.50 per gallon dilled. We will sell you our gallon buy for $0.40 or will purchase twenty full quart on account of tilt and give free corncorn, drinking glasses and mugs, making this whiskey cost less than $1.50 per gallon dilled. We will sell you our gallon buy for $0.40 or will purchase twenty full quart on account of tilt and give free corncorn, drinking glasses and mugs, making this whiskey cost less than $1.50 per gallon dilled. THE CASPER CO. (Inc.) 958 Casper Bldg. WINSTON-PALEN, N.C. TRUE FREE FREE Send your name and address, with the names and addresses of three friends interested in hair tonics, and we will send to you free of charge a large sample of Instantana Massage Cream. It brightens the skin immediately upon application. The improvement will be seen five minutes after it has been applied. Be not deceived. No preparation can turn a colored person into a white person, but Instantana Massage Cream will make the darkest skin several shades lighter. It whitens, smooths, soothes, purifies, and beautifies. Removes impurities from the skin, and all facial imperfections, and brings back to the most faded completion the matty texture and peach-like tint of youth. Positively not injurious. Used by old and young. It is the grandest discovery of the twentieth century. In order to prove its great beautifying power, we will send a large sample by mail, postage paid, absolutely free. Write to-day to BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. EVERY DAY from June 1st to September 30th inclusive, with final return limit October 31st, 1904 FROM TOPEKA Be sure your tickets read over this line For full information inquire o F. A. LEWIS, City Ag*., 525 Kan. Ave. J. C. FULTON, Depot Agent Rock Island System The Colorado Short Line Tickets on sale daily from June 1st to Sept. 30th inclusive. Final return limit Oct. 31st, 1904. For tickets, reservations and all other information, see A. W. LACEY, Ticket Agt., North Topeka. A. M. FULLER, C. P. A., Topeka. Rocky Sage We DO Job Printing IND. 'PHONE 996 2. OFFICE HOURS 8:30 to 12:00. 8 to 5 P.M. Sundays 9 to 12 a.m. DR. A. O. BRISCOB. DENTIST. 11 East South Street, Opposite Shawnee Grocery. - TOPEKA, KAS W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. TEL. 918 IND. TOFFKA, KANSAS OFFICE HOURS 7 10 10 A.M. 12 M. 10 4 P.M. Indl. Phone 918. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGON 226 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 774. Calls answered day and night. Office Hours 1 7 to 9 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mrs. McKee is seriously ill at her home, 502 Quincy. Wm. Hall spent Wednesday in the city visiting friends. Mr. Oscar Overr visited in Leavenworth last Saturday. M. M. Miller, editor of the Searchlight, spent a few days in the city on business. Mrs. James Weeden of Kansas City was the guest of Mrs. I. A. Teat last week. Miss Cora Lewis of Lake View is also attending the Sunday school convention. Miss Lotie Washington passed the county teachers' examination with high honors. Mrs. Hughes of Kansas City, Kansas is visiting Mrs. J. R. Ransom, 1726 Topeka avenue. Miss Mary Bertha of Kansas City, will be the guest of Miss Bessie Bennett next week. Mrs. Alice Peak left Thursday afternoon for Paola to attend the funeral of her nephew. Miss Leona Scott left Thursday for Chicago, where she will spend the summer with relatives. Mrs. Mayme Johns Richardson has returned to Omaha. Her husband will join her in a few days. All parties not receiving their paper regularly will please communicate the same to this office. Bailifl Henry Dillard, of the U.S. supreme court will spend his vacation on the lakes around Ontario. Mrs. N. J. Allen of Denver, Colo. arrived in the city last week to visit her mother, Mrs. P. Chesney. Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Railey, of Kansas City, Mo., are visiting relatives and friends in the city. George Merriwether had his arm broken Tuesday while engaged at his work at the Advance laundry. "Uncle" Mark Freeman, the veteran cook, is spending a few days in Lawrence visiting relatives and friends. H. C. Smith, one of the popular citizens of the North side, was appointed regular patrollman this week. WANTED—An active young lady to solicit in this city for THE PLAIN-DEALER and make a house to house canvas. Mrs. Belle Douglass of Vinita, I. T. is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Guy, two miles north of the city. Naomi, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Jackson, died Monday and was buried Wednesday in Topeka cemetery. Rev, G. W. Guy and family have moved to their beautiful home on Western avenue, which has just been completed. Miss Mabel Madison of Kansas City, Kansas is in the city visiting Miss Inez Lynk of 1039 Pine street for a few days. Mrs. Fannie Teavault, who has been visiting Miss Lizzie Scott, departed Tuesday for her home in Kansas City. The Oriental Crusaders met with This Invitation is to You. E. S. LEE, DRUGGIST. 921 Kansas Avenue, Miss Beesie Hawkins Friday evening of last week. They all report a very pleasant time. Hon. Paul Jones will deliver an address for the Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and Masons Sunday, July 4 in Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. E. W. Matley left Monday morning for Weir City, Pittsburg, Yale and Cherokee on her annual visits to the Courts of Calanthe. Miss Hattie Harper returned last Friday from an extended visit in Chicago. Miss Harper is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism. Mrs. A. Broadis of Hutchison, one of the most prominent church workers of that city, is attending the Sunday school convention this week. Mrs. Kate Bradford left on Tuesday for Kansas City, from whence she was called to Lexington, Mo. to attend the funeral of her grandmother. Mrs. Georgia Weaver, who for the past month had been visiting her mother, Mrs. Anna Winsbour, departed Tuesday for her home in Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. Belle Bennett returned last Saturday from St. Joseph, where she was called by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Moore, whom she left improving. Miss B'rdie Jenkins entertained Friday afternoon from 3 to 5, complimentary to Mesdames Chas. Allen of Montreal and Chas. Carney of La Junta, Colo. Bishop A. Grant the new bishop of this district, will spend a few days in the city visiting. Sunday, July 17, he will conduct services at St John's A. M. E. church. WANTED—A good, active young man who will travel and canvass for THE PLAINDEALER. We will guarantee a good salary from commissions to the right man. Chas. Scott Washington, son of George Washington, announces that he has celebrated his 21st birthday and that they have four votes for any one that's a Curtis. FOR SALE—4-room house one block west of the governor's mansion, $900. Five lots on Fillmore street, $250 on short time. J. R. Lytle, 929 Kansas avenue. Rev. Wm. E. Guy of Langeton, Okla. is visiting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Guy. Rev. Guy, Jr., will preach Sunday morning at St. John's A. M. E. church. Mrs. Bettie Pennington left Sunday for Clarksville, Tenn. to visit friends and relatives, and will stop in St. Louis a few days at the World's fair, returning home in August. Reuben Sparks died at his home near Berryton, Kans., last week. Mr. Sparks was section foreman on the Ft. Scott branch. Stonestreet & Hamilton had charge of the remains. Master James Jackson, who for the past three weeks had been visiting his brother, Master Charlie, and also his aunt, Mrs. S. E. McCarroll, left Wednesday for his home in Hill City. Mrs. Anna Howard entertained the following ladies at dinner Thursday: Mrs. Chas. Carney of La Jun- I am now comfortably located in my Handsome New Quarters and cordially invite You to Attend RESPECTFULLY YOURS, LEE, DRUGGIST a, Colo, Miss Delia Dennis of Kansas City, Mo. and Mr. and Mrs. G. Thompson. The Republican State Central committee will open headquarters about July 6, and will take up the battle cry and stand pat for protection, sound money, a free ballot and an honest count. Hon. Geo. W. Jones of Hill City visited his sister, Mrs. S. E. McCarroll a few days this week. Mr. Jones was returning home from St. Louis, where he had been taking in the fair. He left Wednesday for his home. Mrs. Cowan and niece, Miss Bertha Monday, who visited Mrs. Geo. Parks, returned Wednesday to their home in Denver. Miss Monday, who was a student at the Industrial institute, completed the course this year. Miss Josephine Mason entertained the H. II. girls at the home of Mrs. Anna Howard, 1434 Quincy street, last Friday afternoon. The time was spent in games and music, after which an elegant lunch was served. Mesdames Maude Knott, Dora Alexander, D. F. Mallory and Miss Annabel Radford entertained a number of their friends Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Knott. Those present report having an enjoyable time. The Bishop Hamilton sewing circle was entertained by Mrs. Rutherford Friday evening. Nice lunch was served and the receipts for the evening were $6. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Homer on Tyler street, North Topeka. Prof. W. T. Vernon of the Western university will deliver the annual address to the Western Negro Press association at Guthrie, Okla. August 4. Hon. N. C. Crews of Kansas City has been invited and is expected to be present on the same occasion. NOTICE. Miss Willa Smith, our collecting agent, will collect all delinquent subscriptions in Kansas City, Kans, and Kansas City, Mo., beginning in Kansas City, Kansas, next week. All subscribers will kindly be prepared to pay up. Hon. F. E. Grimes, ex-treasurer of the state, was elected on the board of directors of the Orient R. R at their annual meeting held in Kansas City last week. We are proud to learn of this, and knowing Mr. Grimes' qualifications we are sure his election will add strength to the company. Geo. P. Craig, Ph. G., Versailles, Ky., arrived here one day last week to work at the Capital pharmacy. Mr. Craig is a graduate of Meharry university, and one of the finest young men we ever met. Young men like Mr. Craig are a credit to any community, and we bid him welcome to Topeka. Rev. Frank Wilson, C. G. M. of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, was in the city one day last week, and made this office a traternal call. He reports the order as doing nicely, and in a growing condition. He is an efficient officer, and as long as he is kept at the head, the order is bound to progress. Mrs. Mark Thompson and chil- NOTICE. 921 Kansas A dren, who were guests of Mrs. Blackburn at 69 Kaw avenue tor two weeks, have returned to their home in Lawrence. While in the city Mrs. Blackburn entertained Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Duvall and daughter in their honor. Officers of the First African Baptist Sabbath school were elected Sunday as follows: Superintendent, Willis Jenkins; ass't sup't, Ollie Thurman; sec'y, James Anderson; ass't sec'y, Elliot Olden; treas., Fay Bradshaw; pianist, Nancy Dean. The following ministers are attending the A. M. E. Sunday school convention: Rev. McCormack of Oskaloosa; Rev. Barker of Olathe; Rev. King of Lawrence; Rev. Jones of Osage City; Rev. Howard, Emporia; Rev. J. W. Braxton, Kansas City, Kans. and Prof. W. T. Vernon, of Quindaro. Mrs. Jane Funkhouser, aged eighty-three years, died two weeks ago at her home in Fulton, Kansas. She was one of the oldest settlers in that part of the state, and has a host of warm friends among white and colored, who will be grieved to learn of her demise. She was the mother of Patrum Moore of Emporia and P. B. Moore of this city. Gabriel Manning died Monday at his home in Tecumseh after a long illness. Mr. Manning had been a resident of Tecumseh for twenty years, and was among the most prosperous farmers in the county. He leaves a wife and two sons, John Manning of this city and Isaac Manning of Chicago. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the home and the interment was in Bethel cemetery The paper, "Woman and her Club," which was read before the State Federation of Ladies' clubs in Lawrence, and which was so well received and complimented, was written by Miss Minnie Nichols. She being unable io attend, her paper was read by Miss Solomon. Miss Nichols is one of our bright and promising young girls and Topeka people felt proud to claim her as their own. Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, A. M., Ph. D., D. D., Professor of historical theology, Gammon Theological seminary, Atlanta, Ga., will lecture at the Kansas avenue M. E. church, N. Topeka Wednesday evening, July 6, on the subject, "What the Nation and Church have done for the Negro." The proceeds will be for the benefit of Asbury M. E. church, of which Rev. D. Smith is pastor. Admission, 15 cents single; couple, 25 cents. Prof. W. C. O. Jacques of Washington, D. C., artist and lecturer, has just arrived in this city from Kansas City, Mo., where he has just completed a large class in the art of drawing and painting, and will open a class of art in this city at Guy's hall, 429 Kansas avenue, on Monday, July 4. Our citizens who are lovers of art should call on the artist and see his paintings and learn his terms for teaching. We encourage every good thing that comes to our city for the elevation of the race. Mr. Harry Brice, one of Tapeka's oldest settlers, died Wednesday at Christ hospital. He had been ailing of dropsy for quite awhile, and at the time stated, his spirit took its flight to that celestial home beyond the skies, where sorrow and pain ANNIVERSARY DAY. The Shiloh Baptist church will celebrate the first anniversary of their pastor, the Rev. C. G. Fishback July 3rd. Rev. H. D. Carpenter, of Bowling Green, Ky., will preach the anniversary sermon at 11 a. m. Special anniversary program at 3 p. m. All the city pastors and their congregations are requested to be present in the afternoon. Music by the choir of the First African Baptist church. Anniversary reception Monday evening. See program in The Messenger. Miss Katie Schute and Mr. Emery Slaughter were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the Shiloh Baptist church, the Rev. C. G. Fishback officiating. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity with relatives and friends. Mr. Ned O'Banion sang, "Since Thou Art Mine." Miss Cora Bennett played the wedding march, and as the sweet strains of music pealed forth, the bride appeared from the main entrance escorted by her father who gave her away. At the same instance from the West entrance came the groom and the minister. They met in the center of a raised platform beautifully decorated with palms and flowers. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white batiste and wore the usual bridal veil. The groom was attired in the conventional black. After the ceremony congratulations were in order. They repaired to the home of the bride's parents, where refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter has the best wishes of a host of friends, as they stand high in the ranks of Topeka's best people. Two weeks of their honey moon will be spent in Chicago. Prof. W. C. O. Jacques, of Washington, D. C., will lecture at St. John's A. M. E. church Monday night, July 4. Subjects, "Patronize each other in business;" "Save our young men;" "Save our young women;" "Save your money and get homes;" "The lady that is too nice to work;" "Sap-headed dudes;" "The home, church and school." This is a plain, practical lecture, and every Negro in this country should hear it. After the lecture Prof. Jacques will draw a life size picture of some one in the audience in eight minutes and at the same time lecturing to the audience. He will also draw and paint a fruit subject in five minutes, containing a variety of fruits in their natural colors. The only Negro in America who can do this lightning artistic painting. Come and hear him and you will be satisfied and benefitted. Admission, 10 cents. Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, pastor. PROF. W. C.O. JACQUES, of Washington, D. C., who has been teaching the art of Drawing and Painting for fifteen years in Crayons, Pastel, Water Colors and Oil Painting and is an expert free-hand drawer, and has taught large classes in all the leading cities in the United States—will open a class in Topeka JULY 4th, in All lovers of art are invited to go and examine the work and learn the art of teaching PAINTING and DRAWING. Prof. Jacques is one of the leading Negro artists in America. He is a lightning free-hand drawer. Can paint life-size crayon portraits in eight minutes. School Will Open Monday, July 4, at 2 p.m. THE WORLD'S FAIR LINE. 7—Daily Trains Between St Le Leave Kansas City at 6 and 1:10, 9:15 and 12:00 p. ASK for your ticket via th if you miss connection for have long to wait for another F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agt., Topeka, - - - Kansas. Trains Between Kansas City and—7 St Louis. Kansas City at 6:55, 8:00 and 10:10 a. m. and 12:00 p. m. and 12:05 midnight. Our ticket via this line from Kansas City; connection for one of them you will not wait for another. 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. O. J. BF AR J. BROOKS, ARTIST. Studio-1512 N. 5th St. The Topeka district conference and Sunday school convention of the A. M. E. church is in session at Brown's chapel this week. There are a large number of delegates present, every church in the district being represented. A pleasant session is being held. The welcome address was delivered by Miss Lilian Jeltz. Miss Jeltz is an accomplished young lady, and her address was one of the best heard in Topeka for many a day. Rev. J. W. Braxton responded to the talk and Rev. J. R. Ransom preached the annual sermon, which was strong and convincing and held the audience spell bound. Prof. W. T. Vernon of the Western university made an able address on "The education and upbuilding of the race," which incited enthusiasm into the audience and made them feel the benefit of his presence. The session will adjourn Thursday. A reception was tendered the delegates and friends after the program Tuesday evening, which was highly enjoyed by all. Read this Carefully Twice. It is Important. On Tuesday evening, July 5, the best, the very best concert ever, will be given at St. John's A. M. E. church: none of your little, dinky, kindergarten affairs, but a concert to miss which will indicate that your taste is below medium. Why, look here. You've heard of the Shiloh choir, whose singing warms the cockles of the crudest heart—it is on the program. Mrs. Young, whose rendition of Negro dialect recitation simply cannot be equalled, is on the program. Mrs. O. A. Taylor, the absolute mistress of the piano keyboard, is on the program. Mrs. Page-Perry, whose voice is as sweet and pleasing as the scent of the hyacinth, is on the program. So, you will come—of course you will come. The admission fee is shamefully small—15 cents single, 25 cents per couple. For the Rock Island club. Eliza Marion, Pres't. P. S. If there be no intervening Providence, J. Mord. Allen will also speak a piece. Ned O'Banion spent Friday in Junction City visiting friends. Mrs. Merry of Clarkeville, Tenn. is the guest of Mrs. I. A. Shields. Since the departure of one of his best friends, Epp Love, like Rachel, "refuses to be comforted." Rev. C. H. Duvall starred last week for Jetmore, but returned immediately, as he was seriously ill. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Portraits in Oil from Life. Missouri Pacific Route C. E. STYLES, A. G. P. A., Kansas City, -- Mo. Crayons, Pastels. KANSAS GIRL, KAS. Mrs. Jackson of Clarksville, Tenn. arrived in the city last week and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Carson. Revs. Bond of Great Bend, R. Ross of Hutchinson and A. H. Brooks of Argentine attended the district conference this week. Drs. Taylor, Jackson, Briscoe, Jamison and Shields will assist Mr. Lee in receiving his guests at the grand opening of his elegant new drug store at 921 Kansas avenue. The following girls and boys met with Miss Arnicholas Chiles Wednesday evening and organized a social club: Misses Clara Williams, Effe Burdge, Georgia Watkins, Susie Eagleson; Messrs. Elliott Olden, Deane Buckner, Frank Harris, Chas Gentry, Frank Eagleson and Sylvester Vaughn. Wednesday night at First African Baptist church Prof. W. C. O. Jacques of Washington, lectured to a large audience, on the subject, "How can we as a Race better our Condition in the Business World?" After the lecture he gave an artistic display. It was entertaining and instructive. On next Wednesday evening the same will be repeated and a life-size portrait of Rev. Duvall will be presented. The following is the program which will be rendered at St. John's church on Wednesday evening, July 6: Vocal sole, Mrs. J. M. Wright; Recitation, Mrs. M. E. Young; The Sniggles Family Entertainment- Dramatics Personal. The Widow Sniggle, Miss Georgia Watkins; 1st daughter, Samanty Ann, Corinne Buckner; 2nd daughter, Jerushy, Lutie Hawkins; 3rd daughter, Angelica Utopia, Mabel Bryant; 4th, Silvieta Lorena, Alberta Guy; 5th daughter, Angina Pectoris, Hester Hawkins; 6th, Electoria Cassandra, Elwilla Brown; 7th daughter, Graciana Sublima; Bessie Hawkins; 8th, Jemima, Ara Hawkins. Vocal solo, Mrs, J. M. Wright. WHEN IN ATCHISON call on G GASSAWAY, 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. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. ALBERT ROSS. Editor and Manager. The average colored man carries an insurance policy for himself, his wife and one or two of his children. He pays a high price per week, get a good insurance which, no doubt, will be promptly paid. That is all well and good. He is to be commended. He is considerate about the welfare of his family. He is a thoughtful Negro. The thoughtful Negroes of Wyandotte county are beginning to think further than this. The colored man figures this way: "I pay ten cents per week, my wife pays a dime and my children pay ten cents each per week. This high rate of insurance burdens me to pay out every week. I am adding to the wealth of individuals, making business and positions the enjoyment of which I, my wife and my children are denied. Our money helps create loan funds for others to improve their property, lift their mortgages and go into business, all of which are denied us. Our money often indirectly backs up "Jim Crow" businesses which insult and humiliate us. I am making my wife support, and educating my children to be tied to a system that too often returns as a boomerang to hurt us, training them away from my race and placing a heavy yoke about their necks. "Now on the other hand what does the same money bring when placed with a Negro frateral insurance order? I get more in urance for the same money, and the same insurance for less money, and I don't have to wait till I die to get the benefits; but, in addition to that I am insured against loss of eye, leg or arm, have the benefit of pension after 70 years of age, protection when sick and immediate help in distress. Instead of profiting individuals my money goes to form a general fund to pay off claims, and a reserve fund to loan to our members on good security to lift mortgages, improve property, to build homes, start in business, and keep my children in school. This same less cost that we pay goes to make business and positions for my own sons and daughters, and comes back in a hundred ways through colored church and business enterprises. It makes the race stronger, makes me a loyal race man, and makes me a fit example before my wife and children." It is this thoughtfulness of the Wyandotte county Negroes that makes them the leaders of the Negroes of the state in matters of business; that makes the investment of outside colored capital among them so safe and inviting; that makes their homes so beautiful, their churches so full of zeai, their schools so full of smart children, and their colored professional men and merchants so prosperous and successful. It is this thoughtfulness that makes them recognize in THE TOPERA PLAINDEALER and the Knights and Ladies of Protection two agencies which are growing and bringing about these very desirable results in a larger degree. When they think of what the True Reformers have done for the Negroes of Virginia and the South, in free Kansas where the soil is so fertile, where the Negro is a man, and where success is for him who makes it, what glorious ends cannot be reached by every Negro becoming an equal shareholder, not simply a customer, but a working, living part of a mighty organization that grows stronger daily for the unity and uplifting of the race. When one thinks of the large number of men, women and children now in good health and sound body who will spend the 4th of July at picnics, fishing, boating, on excursions, at races, on the cars, and in the midst of fire works, explosives and dangers everywhere; and how many will be brought back dead, burned, bruised or maimed for life and then the terrible consequences that will befall their families and loved ones, is there any excuse for the thinking Negro who refuses or neglects to become a member of the Knights and Ladies of Protection which gives him more insurance at the same cost, and the same insurance at a less cost, besides the living benefits that he would not otherwise get. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. W. C. Brown, Jeff King and Freeman Martin came down from Lawrence Sunday and spent a pleasant time visiting friends. A union basket picnic will be given at Keer's park July 4th at which the ladies, lassies, lads and lemonade will make the day full of fun and fireworks. Miss Bertha Monday, Mrs. Cowles and Prof. Ross were the guests of Col. Wassom and wife Sunday. The former is a recent graduate of the T. I. I. After visiting several weeks in the state the ladies left June 27 for their homes in Denver, Colo. The annual sermon of the United Brethren of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten was held at the 1st Baptist church Sunday afternoon. A large turnout of members and friends crowded the spacious edifice. A very impressive and practical sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr. Mitchell and a liberal offering raised. This order is engaged in a noble work. Besides the mutual help and aid they render to one another, they are maintaining and supporting and Old Ladies and Orphans' Home, and have already begun a plan of giving every church in the city a cash donation of $25 to be used for a needy purpose. The procession of the order was headed by the Kansas City colored military band, and made a very creditable appearance. The Alabama Babe local minstrels headed by the Quindaro band, paraded the streets Thursday afternoon, and entertained a large audience at the M. and C. hall in the evening. The trick riding of Lee, the fancy bicyclist, upon the streets was of high class merit. P.F.Lewis, THE PLAINDEALER man, for Southern Kansas and Indian Territory, spent several days in the city last week. A large number of people attended the Children's Day exercises at the 1st A. M. E. church Sunday morning. Presiding Elder Rivers of the C. M. E. church, spent several days here this week. Quarterly meeting service was held Sunday afternoon last. J. W. Jones, attorney, from Hill City, spent a day here this week en route home from Atchison and the World's Fair. Rev. E. Arlington Wilson has in charge an Exposition party which leaves Kansas City July 26 to attend the national gathering of colored Baptists at Evansville, Ind. The fare $12.50 for the round trip and includes a week's board and room expenses free. A stop will be made at St. Louis to take in the World's Fair and Kansans who expect to take in this treat will profit by writing Rev. Wilson. Thirty days is the limit of the tickets but the bulk of the crowd will return July 31. The reception to the colored graduates of the High school and to Rev. E.Arlington Wilson who received the degree of Pn. G. at Kansas City university this month was given at Metropolitan Baptist church Monday evening, and about three hundred persons attended and were well entertained by the choice vocal and instrumental selections and able papers by some of the graduates. And every number on the program deserves special mention. Revs. Ward, Mitchell and Bacote took active parts upon the program and their timely and suggestive remarks added flavor to the occasion. Mrs. M. Y. Matthews, chairman of the committee of arrangements, worked faithfully and deserves much praise for its success, also J. J. Peebles, chairman of finance committee, Mrs. I.F. Bradley, chairman of reception committee, and Mrs. I. V. Brown, chairman of refreshment committee. Capt. Albert Ross acted as master of ceremonies. The eight graduates and Rev. Wilson are to be congratulated upon the successful attainment of another step in life, to begin anew a life of greater usefulness and service to their race and to humanity. Miss Arnett B. Scott is visiting her sister, Mrs. Emma Word, at 6116 Alaska street, St. Louis. The following death have occurred among the colored people recently: Jennie Brown, age 36, died June 16, consumption; Geo. Ray, killed June 15 by Mo. P. train; Chaplain Brown of Bethel, age 63, died June 17; two infants, Alexander and Vaughn, June 18; Bert Richard, age 36; Arthur Moore, age 27; Minnie Miles, 64, died June 23 and buried June 25 by the Sisters of Mysterious Ten; Maria Holdman, 86, died June 27 and remains shipped to Wamego; Wyatt Jones, of Quindaro, age 100; Peter E. Anderson, age 27, died at the hospital and was buried Tuesday. The following persons attended the Baptist State Sunday school convention at Newton last week: Mesdames W. L. Grant, Hattie Brown, Emma Brown, Rev. E. A.Wilson and wife, Fannie Madison, Rev. Mitchell, Rev. McNeal and R. C. Clark. The literary congress of the 5th Episcopal district will he held in Independence July 11-13. The Inter Denominational Ministerial Alliance of Kansas City, Mo., has inaugurated a plan to improve the condition of that city. The following committee has been appointed: Dr. Bacote, chairman, Dr. Snelson, Dr. Peck, Rev. Jacobs, W. H. Wheeler and R. P. Christian. Dr. F. G. Snelson has just finished a fine series of quarterly meetings with his churches in Kansas City. His congregations have shown their appreciation in many complimentary ways. A WORD FROM THE ONES WHO REALLY KNOW US. We, the colored physicians of Kansas City, view with delight the great strides that the Negro race is making everywhere along business lines. We congratulate THE TOPERA PLAINDEALER and the Knights and Ladies of Protection for their push and energy in opening a branch office in our city. We believe that all loyal thinning Negroes should rally around them and encourage them on; that they should not only give them the preference and their patronage, but should keep on doing so. The colored people must come together, see together and stay together in matters of business if we are to realize what we expect for our sons and daughters, and in elevating the race. Yours for closer business relations. Dr. I. N. Soanes. ATCHISON Mrs. Hattie Williams, Omaha, Neb., is visiting her mother, Mrs. S. Esters. Miss Ida Greenly, who for the past year had been in Denver, Colo., arrived Tuesday to attend the Greenly-Colbert nuptials. Miss Lula Greenly and Mr. J. D. Collert were united in happy wedlock at the A. M. E. church Wednesday evening. The couple looked real sweet, Rev. King of Lawrence Wm. Waters, 504 KANSAS AVE, Clothes Cleaned & Pressed. OLD PHONE 357. officiated. They went immediately to house-keeping at 931 M street. Wilson Covington's business venture is proving a success. Other men who have good wives to assist them should do likewise. Miss Effie Williams, of Salida, Colo, and Mrs. Lawrence Stephens, of Denver, are visiting the latter's friends in this city. Mr. Steele, of Cripple Creek, Colo.. is visiting his sister, Mrs. Mrs. M. Elgin. He had not seen her for twenty years. There will soon be another marriage, so keep your ear to the ground. Four young ladies graduated from Miss Ella Barnett's dress cutting academy. The exercises were held Thursday evening at the True Eleven hall. MANHATTAN, KANS. Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap of Junction City were in the city last week, guest of Mrs. Jeeter. Miss Clara Evans and little nephew, Kenneth, of Tecumseh, are here visiting their aunt and uncle, Dan Hines and wife. The wedding of Rev. B. F. Swindell of this city to Miss Flora Austin of Burlingame took place June 29th at the home of the bride. On their return here a reception was tendered them at the home R. J. Kees. Mrs. Carrie Scott-Berry and little daughter of Louisville, Ky., arrived last week on a visit to relatives and friends. Will Fields of the Ind. Ter., came up last week to witness the graduation of his niece, Miss Maud Smith. J. G. Graves, the potato king, was here last week to attend the graduating exercises in which his son, Charles, was a participant. The mother of W. P. Terrell of Texas, came up to witness the ceremonies. Rev. H. Jones and wife spent Sunday in the city. The rally at the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday was a success. Maude Aldridge of Junction City spent a few days in the city last week, guest of Maud Smith and Clarendia Alexander. FT. SCOTT. KANSAS. The Shiloh Baptist church is at present without a pastor, Rev. Dudley, pastor for the past eight years, having resigned. The members have not yet decided on pastor to fill the vacancy. Miss M. F. Bryant of Kansas City is the guest of Mrs. Funkhouse. Chester A. Savage, a member of the '04 class of the city High school, has been employed by the Kuhlman Book Co., as one of their agents. He will be glad to receive all orders. Misses Mary Reeves and Agnes Pryear left last week for St. Louis on a visit. The members of the Tabernacles are putting forth every effort to make the coming grand session, soon to convene, a complete success. WINFIELD, KAN J. W. Singleton's mandolin club expects to give a concert in the near future. A fine boy was born to Sol North and wife last Saturday. Child and mother doing nicely. Rev. S. S. Bandy and J. W. Walker have returned from a visit to their old home at Pratt. Mrs. A. L. Nichols and son, Douglas, are visiting friends in Newton. Mrs. Bell Wilson was up from Arkansas City last week. Mose Johnson has returned from Wagoner, I. T. best interests of the teachers. Fifty or more were in attendance from the Creek schools and elsewhere, all working harmoniously in the discussions of the best methods of instruction. Their notto was "Step from the Known to the Unknown." The sermon by Rev. Dr. Chapman to the teachers Friday afternoon was very instructive and inspiring. Dr. Chapman is a man of much distinction and notoriety. The following program of the Creek Normal was rendered on Friday evening, June 17th, at 8 o'clock at the Central Baptist church: Song; invocation, Rev. J. E. Douglass; quartette, Lelah Biggers, Cornelia Toombs, S. W. Fourd and H. I. Wilson; address, Prof. C. B. Bryant; instrumental solo, Mrs. C. A. Hunter; recitation, Miss Pearl Armstead; duet, Misses O. E. King and C. E. Golden; recitation, Miss Willie Hudson; recitation from Dunbar, C. A. Biggers; song, "Star Spangled Banner;" an original poem, Bessie E. Hill; budget, C. C. Byrd; solo, Miss Willie Poston; oration, J. N. B. Wall; closing remarks, Prof. J. Eugene Johnson; song, "Old Kentucky Home." Reception. VINITA, I. T. The 2d Baptist church rally raised $65 40. C. J. Jennings, pastor. Dr. Jordan has moved in his new office. J. F. Davis, a young Christian gentleman, has denounced the two-step and says that "two-stepping is killing the young people." He has purchased a fine horse and buggy and says that his friends can soon wish him much joy. Mrs. R. D. Blackwell has returned from Tallequah where she attended the Normal. Altha Williams has returned to her home at Kelsaw from Lincoln institute where she has been attending school. She was surprised by a number of her Vinita friends. Mitchell Hospital has secured the institution of Leavenworth as their intention to travel for this hospital. Will be thankfully received by the hospital. Nurses in attendance. The finest for the care of Colored People. On or particulars, address. - LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, THE MITCHELL HOSPITAL THE HOME OF THE MARRIAGE CENTER 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. 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, Wisconsin and Minnesota Contain more than 10,000 lakes, nearly all of which are ideal summer resorts. They are reached quickly, comfortably and inexpensively by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. The Southwest Limited, the new electric-lighted train Kansas City to Chicago, makes direct connections with fast trains for the lake resorts of Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Only one night on the road from the Southland to Lakeland. Booklets for six cents' postage. Southwestern Passenger Agent, KANSAS CITY. G. L. COBB, -- Southwestern Passenger Agent, 007 Main Street. KANSAS CITY. rie, Okla., is visiting her cousin, Myra Franklin. Wm. Gossett who filled J. W. Walker's place at the Bon Ton hotel during his absence, returned to his work at Pratt last week. Mr. Rhodes came in from the East last week. Mrs. Pete Clements who spent a week here with her husband, returned to her home at Wichita last Sunday. They will reside here as soon as a house can be secured. Fred Wright who has been in Pueblo, Colo., the past year, has returned home. Mrs. Rickets Letcher of Wellington, is visiting her sister, Mrs. David Johnson. Mrs. J. W. Wood, royal matron of Manila Chapter No. 22, O. E. S., and Mrs. G. A. Nichols, its secretary, returned last Friday from the grand session at Newton, and they report one of the grandest meetings ever held in the state, and speak in the highest praise of the good people of that city. Our home chapter was remembered in the appointment of Mrs. Wood as Grand Lady Truth. W.E.L. and Clarence Wilkins who have been porters at the Brettun hotel, have gone to the Indian Territory to reside. MUSCOGEE NEWS. The cornerstone laying at the A.M.E. church by the K. of P. lodge was quite a success. The sum raised was $45.55. Mr. Lee, his two sons and three daughters were drowned while crossing a creek which was up. The scene of the drowning was one of sadness. Mrs. Emma McClendon, who has been on the sick list for several weeks, is much better. One of the most pleasant Normals ever held in the city has been in session for the last two weeks. The instructors, Profs. J. E. Johnson and C. B. 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