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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. THE NEGRO LIBERTY PARTY Twenty Negroes Meet in St. Louis and Enact the Greatest Farce in the History of American Politics. The Nominating of a Black President Develops Into a Minstrel Show. Well, well, has the like ever been heard of before? The Negro grafters of the sell out end of the Democratic party try to fool the voters of the race by holding a convention under the caption of the Negro Liberty Party, and adopting a platform coated with molasses favoring the pensioning of ex slaves to fool the old men in the North. The convention was composed of twenty delegates or less whose sole object is to work the Democratic party for boodle, except four or five old ex slaves of the South whom they succeeded in fooling. In conversation with the one from Mississippi he said that he thought it was a meeting to indorse Roosevelt, and that he would not be fooled any further by such a gang of grafters It was real amusing to see those fellows with stovepipe hats set well back on their heads, while their immaculate broadcloth Prince Albert coats fit as though they had been purchased in days when pork chops were more plentiful or the men who "preceded them" must have feasted on the fat of the land. They stepped about with the air of United Senators and judges, and each of the fourteen leaders were acting as their own agents between the Democratic committee and themselves to secure the necessary change to defray expenses. They met Wednesday at noon and adjourned from time to time in order to bail the swag and finally on Tuesday they came together and nominated a sham ticket. One of the most ridiculous fakes was the temporary chairman, who has followed Democratic conventions for years—in fact, this is the way the most of them earn a living. After the temporary organization was called to order, the further pleasure of the convention was asked. A delegate, wearing celloid collar arose upon his number twelves and said that the committee on resolutions was ready to report. A copy of the call which was sent out on a 10x12 hand bill notifying the innocent that it was time to be offered up, was read by him and some one moved that it be adopted. The question was put, and some fellow arose from a deep slumber, said that he was not ready, and demanded to know what was the question. After being informed he said the permanent organization was not perfected and that the resolution was out of order, which was sustained by the chair and it went over. Some fellow moved to make the temporary organization permanent. A grafter just coming in wasn't ready and asked that the question be stated, after which he said that he was chairman of the committee on permanent organization and was ready to report. The chair recognized the grafter whose report was received and adopted. Then Chairman W. F. Scott, of East St. Louis came forward and thanked the twenty delegates for the high honor of presiding over the first national convention of the Negro Liberty Party, which brought forth applause and stamping of number twelves. The platform was then adopted and the secretary ordered to call the roll of states and as a state is called, the chairman of each delegation (which was all chairmen and no delegations) was to announce their choice for president, and as the roll was incomplete, everyone was permitted to name his choice. A delegate from Morgan street was recognized, but gave his residence as being from Georgia. He eulogized his candidate's manly and sterling ability and said that he could lead the party to victory, that he was a man who had always opposed the Republican party; a man who has done more to bring about this great movement than any living soul on earth. The chairman becoming suspicious of himself being the man, called a delegate to the chair and he retired to the anteroom. The speaker continued his speech and became very eloquent as he told how many battlefields his man had shied. At this juncture, the candidate peeped out of the anteroom his face beaming grins of joy. A gentleman from the Levee district arose with a voice that resembled a Mississippi steamboat whistle and with uplifted arms and stamping his feet, said: "Old Missouri has a son to offer for this great and glorious place. A man who has fought many battles (he did not say where, and we took it for granted that it was around the St. Louis saloons) who was a race leader, one has devoted the most of his life to the cause of Negro rights. He has sacrificed time and money to bring about this reform movement, and this is the climax of his life. For fifty years he has toiled with the race leaders to establish a party of their own, which has been done, now let us honor this race leader, lawyer, soldier and statesman with the nomination for president. The man I am about to place in nomination for this exalted position is the Hon. J. Milton Turner, of St. Louis. Applause. And if this convention honors him with their confidence, I assure you that he will carry our cause to victory." No matter where you go, the man from Kansas is always on hand, and never rides in the rear bandwagon-Silence reigned a moment, which was broken by a small stern faced fellow who called out, "Mr. Chairman," and the chair promptly recognized the "gentleman from Kansas," we looked around and behold it was the Hon. P. C. Thomas, of Topeka. Among other things he said, "Kansas seconds the nomination of Missouri's honored soldier, citizen and statesman, and if selected as the standard bearer of this great movement, no where under the sun would he receive a more hearty support than from the citizens of the Sunflower State, who demand and urge the nomination of the Hon. J. Milton Turner." Deafening applause. At the conclusion of Thomas' speech, some fellow moved that the nominations be closed. At least fifteen arose at once clamoring for recognition. A gentleman from East St. Louis was recognized, and he stated that he would like to second the nomination of one of the candidates. The point is taken and one hour is devoted to seconding the nominations, after which the motion to close was renewed, as it looked as though the whole list of delegates were going to become candidates. The motion carried, and after the summary of the votes, W. F. Scott, the permanent chairman and a citizen of East St. Louis, was declared the nominee. A notification committee was appointed to apprise the gentleman of the fact, and bring him forth from his place of seclusion, and as he emerged from the anteroom, a shout burst forth from the enthusiastic delegates. He addressed the convention as follows: "Mr. Chairman and fellow delegates. I feel proud of the high honor you have thrust upon me today, and I assure you that as your standard-bearer and the first colored man ever nominated for President of the United States, I will do all in my power to be elected, and if successful, I will exercise the duties and perfunctions of President to the credit of you gentlemen and the whole world. (Applause.) We have a great battle before us, and if we do our duty our efforts will be crowned with success." The nomination of vice-president being in order, it seemed that all the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 15, 1904. delegates would be candidates if they could find someone to place them in nomination. After several bouts and preliminaries, L. C. Payne, of Virginia, who was asleep, arose to arrest a question when he was told that he was being nominated for vice-president, he withdrew his remarks at once and was nominated. National Committeeman P. C. Thomas, of Kansas, is chairman of the executive committee. In the evening, the first candidate for President of the United States nominated by the Liberty Party, was seen on Morgan street eating pig feet. Thus passed one of the greatest farces of the present age. Colorado Springs, Colo., June 12, 2014. 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. FISK UNIVERSITY DAY AT THE FAIR! Mrs. Booker T. Washington Makes an Address and the Jubilee Club Renders Choice Selections. Wednesday, July 6 was Fisk university day at the World's Fair, and a great many graduates, former students and friends of the school attended the ceremonies at Festival hall in the afternoon. The majority of the audience, however, was composed of white people, who greatly enjoyed the songs of the jubilee singers, if enthusiasm is any criterion. The organ concert which had been arranged as part of the program was omitted because the World's Fair management objected to the use of the organ in its unfinished state. The exercises opened with songs by the Fisk jubilee club, followed by an address of welcome delivered by President J. G. Merrill, who gave a history of the university. He declared that the best education that could be given a human being should be given the Negro. The principle address of the afternoon was made by Mrs. Booker T. Washington. Her appearance upon the platform was the signal for prolonged applause, and applause interrupted her frequently during her address. Mrs. Washington is a woman of very pleasing appearance, with a heart beating in sympathy with her race. The subject of her address was "The Songs of Our Fathers," and most earnestly and pathetically she told the story of the songs the old slaves sang. "The children of Israel," she said "could not sing their songs in a strange land. They hanged their harps on a willow tree." She told of Fred Douglass, "the noblest Roman of them all, who had been inspired as a boy by the old Negro song, "Run to Jesus." In every joy and sorrow on the old plantations the men and women in bondage had a song, she said. Every note of the song, "Tribulation," told of the bitter dregs they had drunk. All the old folk songs were mentioned, such as, "Steal Away to Jesus," "Save Me Lord, Save Me Lord, and Keep Me from Sinking Away." "Rise and Shine," and the songs of victory and thanksgiving. The jubilee club sang many popular Negro melodies, among them "Old Kentucky.Home and "Way Down Upon the Suwance River." James G. Myers gave several recitations from the poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar. Prof. J. H. Harris whose name was down on the program for a violin solo, was not able to be present.—Saint Louis Post-Dispatch. AN EVENING WITH J. MORD. ALLEN! Topeka's Talented Young Literary Genius Will Recite at Kansas City. "DEVIL AND SIS VINEY." This and Everything to Which He Has Set His Pen is One Long Laugh from Beginning to End. J. Mord. Allen was born at Montgomery, Alabama March 27, 1875. With his parents he moved to Kansas in 1882 and settled in Topeka, where he has remained since. He entered the public schools of this city immediately upon his arrival and succeeded in completing the work of the grammar grades and with two and a half years High school work to his credit, he quit school, went to work in the boiler shop of Jos. Bromich where he is recognized today as one of the most skillful mechanics in the business. But Mr. Allen's education is not confined to the narrow limits of the few years he spent in school. While in school he was easily the leader of his classes in English and Latin, and early gave evidence of a marked ability to compose, to say nothing of his wonderful power to interpret the best English authors. There is no author of note with whose life Mr. Allen is not conversant. Their styles and peculiarities are to him as familiar as his hammer and anvll. And with that identical firmness with which he rivets the bolts in a boiler, does he rivet the thoughts and sentiments in his composition in the minds of his hearers. Most of his compositions are written in the Negro dialect, in the use JOHN H. HARRIS J. MORD. ALLEN—Photo by Lucas of which his discriminative ability is rarely found in writers so young. While he is able to detect the fine points in art and life, he does not dwell on them to the detriment of the larger and nobler and more practical things. He loves the picturesque and is a master of the ridiculous. Irony, satire and sarcasm are his obedient servants; and "In his palace of thought doth hold sway The wit and wisdom of the day." Mr. Allen is at his best when singing of the characteristics of his own people. The heart-throbs, the longings, the difficulties, the religious inclinations of the race are set forth in a true, clear, logical and sympathetic manner, which indeed places Mr. Allen in the class with other, great writers who have portrayed so beautifully in pen pictures the yearnings and conflicts of a race struggling in that period of life between infancy and youth. He knows his people well, and he knows them but to love them. His greatest desire is to elevate them. He realizes that they must either go up together or down together, and that upon the conservation of their energy depends their success. He is a race man to the utmost, and views the future of the Negro from an optimistic point of view. His greatest desire is not directed toward race pleasure but race elevation. His sobriety and industry speak loud er in his actions than words can tell. Some of his most successful pieces are: "Shine on, Mr. Sun," a brilliant production, full of humor, at the same time showing that the Negro's love for comfort is somewhat akin to his white brother's; while "Kiver, Kiver, Kiver" practically reaffirms the foregoing statement concerning the likes of the Negro and is itself a rhyme of surpassing beauty of construction. His "Spring Rain" is unusually attractive, with a staccato ending of the final line of each stanza. A fine contrast to this is "Holding Hands"; here the author is at his best in the pathetic style. The piece is wonderfully touching, appealing at once to the sympathy and pride in the race. This production, abounding in pathos, removes the writer far from the field of the ridiculous to that of transcendent beauty and tenderness. "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo" presents rhythm in grand style, no attempt at anything grand or sublime. The rhymed tale. "The Devil and Sis Viney" is undoubtedly his master piece of the ridiculous. The tale is a trifle long, but is read with increasing intensity of interest. Nowhere is Mr. Allen's creative genius more fully attested than in "Devil and Sis Viney." It is inferior to no composition of its kind, and will live in conspicuity for years to come. Mr. Allen desires to publish a book of Rhymes and Rhymed Tales as soon as he is able to do so financially. To accomplish this desire he has consented to appear in a recital at Second Baptist church, corner Tenth and Charlotte streets, Kansas City, Mo., July 21. He will be ably assisted by the talented mezzosoprano and graduate of the Fine Arts department of Wasburn university, Mrs. J. M. Wright. The Negro Plank. The Kansas City Journal:- Congressman Cowherd admits that the plank in the Republican platform dealing with the Negro question is honest, but he declares that it is infamous. The reason he gives for this severe and extravagant condemnation is that if any congressional action be taken in accordance with this declaration the white man might lose his supremacy in the South. The wild fear of Negro domination has been for many years the chief argument advanced by Democrats against investigating or correcting election frauds and irregularities in the South. This fear is entirely unfounded. The Republican party has no intention of making the Negro the master in the South by upsetting state governments. Representation according to the number of legal voters is all the Republican party demands. By amendments to the constitution the Negro was made a free man and citizen, with the right of suffrage. If he is deprived of these rights by state laws, the United States courts may declare such laws invalid; if by force, the federal government may intervene with its military arm, or it may reduce the representation of the offending state in the congress and the electoral college to the figures justified by the number of its citizens who are denied the ballot. Such is the law of the land, and the Republican party asks for its enforcement. It can be done without a resort to force. Congress can investigate and determine whether by special discriminations the elective franchise in any state has been unconstitutionally limited, and if so, it can then make the proper and necessary reduction in the representation of such state. This would be a very simple, peaceful and just process. Any disputes which might arise could be settled in congress just as contested election cases now are. This is is the plan suggested in the plank which Mr. Cowherd so violently condemns as infamous. Justice not only to the Negro but to the nation at large is the motive which has prompted the Republican party to take its present stand. GIVEN AWAY. If those who wish a fine lithograph of Pres. Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington dining together, or a group of Abraham Lincoln, Freedk 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 year's subscription. SOUTH AND NEGRO PLANK "There are many good Republicans in Alabama who believe in the rule of the white man and who endorse the suffrage plank in our state constitution," says the Montgomery Advertiser. "They see that it is best for both races, and that it is a solution of a question which has been the cause of so much trouble in the South, and they are willing to let it remain settled." This was written by Maj. W. S. Crews, who was recently elected president of the National Editorial association. The plank stamps the Republican party not only as a party of sectionalism, but racialism," says Col-William Youngblood of Alabama, Republican, and former third auditor of the treasury department at Washington. William Vaughan, Republican leader and former chairman of the Alabama executive committee, says the plank is calculated to do the party much harm. Says li's an Insult. Congressman Patterson of the Memphis district regards "the plank in the Republican platform which threatens a reduction in the representation of the Southern states as a revival of the worst days of the bloody shirt, as an insult to southern manhood, and, for that matter, American decency and intelligence everywhere." John Sharp Williams of Mississippi believes in allowing the Roosevelt followers an abundance of rope, seeing political execution not far in the future. Editorially, the Commercial-Appeal says in part: "Now, after years of tranquility, Theodore Roosevelt enters the household of the republic and hurls the red torch of sectional animosity at several members of the family." Former United States Senator T. B. Farley of Tennessee said: "The sentiment of fair play is strong in the average American, and the better understanding between the sections, which is coming with the years, is surely not to be broken by such a piece of politics as this. I cannot take it seriously." It will do Good for the Democrats The Norfolk (Va.) Pilot asserts: "If Henry Cabot Lodge should really attempt to get a bill of that sort through the Senate he would feel the hands of the whole Massachusetts delegation in Congress on the scruff of his neck as quickly as they could get over to the Senate wing. "When the Democratic party assembles in convention at St. Louis it should adopt a vote of thanks to Lodge, Black and Roosevelt. They have pitched the campaign in a key that is likely to drive a half million voters pell mell into the democratic camp," concludes the Pilot in a very good humor. "This move of the Republicans makes Democratic duty plain," thinks the Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch, which closes its comment on the subject thusly: "In order to protect their interests, to protect themselves against Republican hatred and malice and mischief, southern delegates should go to the St. Louis convention determined to lay aside all past differences and unite heart and soul in an effort to nominate a man who can be elected. Our vital interests demand that we shall have in the White House during the next four years a Democrat who will stand between southern interests and Republican malice." Thinks it Only a Bluff. The Register tersely remarks: "We have not commented upon the Republican plank threatening a reduction of the South's representation, because it is not worth the paper it is written upon. The time for that sort of bluffing has gone by." Slapped in the Face. After expressing the belief that the platform was made to order, the Atlanta Constitution dismisses the Negro plank as follows: "The South got a slap in the face in the shape of the Crumpackerian threat to reduce its representation because of local suffrage laws. Perhaps a Republican Congress will not NUMBER 28. Expressions of Leaders and Prominent Newspapers on the Republican Platform Declaration at the Chicago Convention Feeling Against Roosevelt is Bitter Resentment. undertake to overrule the United States Supreme court in this connection. "All of which goes to show that Mr. Roosevelt has dug up an offensive old carcass that the common sense of McKinley had succeeded in interring, though it was in a shallow grave, and upon whose loosely nailed casket thousands of patriots of both North and South were dropping dirt slowly but surely. Twenty years ago there were few citizens, comparatively speaking, in the South, not to the manor born; today there are millions from the North and East who have put their money here and who will not stand idly by and see any system of politics fastened upon the people simply to aid the personal ambition, of one very strenuous Rough Rider who has made the error of supposing that he is the owner of the whole people and can use them however he may elect." QUINDARO'S CHAUTAVQUA! The Study of Law is Ably Discussed. (Continued from Last Week.) (Continued from Last Week.) The Chautauqua began Monday, June 6, with "The Study of Law" by E. T. Barbour, El Reno, Okla. In the study of law we find that it regulates and controls the relations of men with each other, and their relation to the state. The study of law does undertake to teach success. That combination of tact and will which gives prominence comes from nature and not from instruction. The lawyer makes himself by aid of his natural gifts. Thus we find the limit applied to all creation for with out the limit of law the ownership of property would cease. "The Practice of Law" by E. Amaa-Knox, of St. Joseph, Mo. "Practice," says Hamilton, "is the exercise of an art or the application of a science in life, which application is an art. There is distinction but no opposition between theory and practice. Theory is dependent on practice. Practice must have preceded theory. Law is a science of such vast extent and intricacy of logic and dependency that it has always tasked the highest minds to reach its ordinary boundaries. There is no profession which tries a man as does the practice of law. The practice of law is on a higher level today than it ever was before and the time will soon come when none will be admitted to practice unless they are thoroughly qualified. The independence of the bar is the bulwark for each citizen against mobs, violation of the law, unjust prosecutions. Hon. G. T. Wassom of Kasd discussed "American Jurisprudence." What is called American Jurisprudence is nothing more than the doctrine and principles of the laws as applied to our American institutions as we inherit them from the mother country and they are known to the legal profession as the common and statutory law, but grew out of the customs of the ancients, while others are the product of English Parliament. Our jurisprudence on the subject of contracts provides that a contract made in a state where it is lawful is good in any other state though void, in the other state where it is inhibited. This is a flagrant violation of the constitutional rights in most of the states of the Union as applied to contracts of intermarriage of races. There is no national law enacted by the congress pro- Tapeha Picindesler. | Palais eae WPlithet! at Doptks, Shawace county, ‘Kas. er) ‘Buday moming iby TME PLAIMDEALER PUBLISHING OD, ‘ea Raeserneen Brean: el MOCK CHILES, -— — Bosmnss ‘Aannome Yi. M.CHILDERS, - - — Somme ae eee iar Wee earthy mall... 2+ .00eennee ence e-nevers BEM ‘Bile moritios they sora... .... -nnnn sn nnerer see IE Bieeat months hy mall... ..0eresenecernen rare os HK Garered atthe ppuetoHiae at] Topeka os secomt Cesarean, FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1904. BLACK AND WHITE. ‘Tue time wasin the days vi yore, when the Sonth sent states- moen to represent her in the councils of the nation. Those were the days vi Clay and Calhoun, and a host of oth- ers, who have made their names forever illnstrions in our political history. Nothing marks the rapid and Startling decadence in southern statesmanship so much asa care- fal pursual of the recent speech delixered by John Sharp Wil- liams before the Democratic national convention at St. Lonis. In striking contrast to the speech made by this southern Tepresentative is the able address delivered by Harry Cummings, the colored lawyer of Baltimore, at the Republican national con- vention at Chicago. Mr. Cummings spok: for the nation, while Mr. Williams spoke forarace. The former was lib- eral and cosmopolitan, while the latter was narrow-minded and provincial. Cummings was ornate in style, "chaste in diction, and lofty in sentiment. Williams was com- mon-place in rhetoric and devoid of lofty conceptions of govern- mental principles. The one, though black, repre- sented in his person the growth and culture made possible by our free educational institutions; the other, though white, represented the reactionary sentiment and Plantation manners of the Sozth. Cummings would wed us to the fetore, while Wilhams would Nak us to the past. The speech of Wiliiams must bea sore dis- appointment 19 his friends, while that of Cammings must be an agreeable surprise to his enemies. The one delivered an impas- sioned address, {ull of mere sen- timent, which will practically ‘die aborning:"’ the other made an address which is destined to live asa classic throughout the ages. It is well worth being black tc have made Hatry Cummings’ Speech at Chicago, and a poor revommendation to be white anc to have made such a poorone at Gid Witkiams at St. Louis.—Jouy H, Jacksow in Western Enter prize, Colorado Springs, Colo. GOOD THOUGHTS. Tue Democrats are crying Harmony! Harmony! It's oF fice they want. Hatmony is ther deceiving ery. evo Noone should doubt the ability of the Negro to win and make kuccess in the business world, An opportunity fs all that f de- aired. The rest will follow. 008 Tr seems there are two Souths —the industrial and political, ~ The firet caa be enjoyed by the Negro in peace and plenty; the recond means strife of the most strenuous character forus. What will the Negre cheese? -000 Tris no erime to be a laborer Ja any capacity, It is nothing Lincoln Institute, rey EP Me LF . “ “Te ; walls Fe gai 1! ae Missouri State School for Colorec BENJAMIN TRANKLIN ALLEN, A. M., President. DEPARTMENTS: Collese, Normal, Preparatory, Industrial and Domestic. . COURSES: Classical, College Preparatory, Nermal, Sub- Normal. Model Training School, Music (Instrumental and Voeal). Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanie:]), Carpentry, Woodworking, Blacksmithing, Machinery. Shoe-making, Farming and Gardening, Printing, Type- | writing, Sewing. Cooking and Laundering. ADVANTAGES: Good Location, Free Tuition, New Dorni- tories with Modern Improvements, Buildings Heated by Steam, Diplomas are licenses to teach in any public school in the state. 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Neither 4o you want it to be known that you ure ashamed of your job. 000 Marv of us might Jook back to the days of our youth and recall ithe scenes and incidents imme- diately preceding the great strug- gle that followed by our emanci- pation, for we became subject to amuny of the conditions and en- xiromments that were the logical coutoome of the enslavement of the race, and says one, it would seem more like a dream than a reality to witness the scenes of today. ooo Tue many great organizations among the colored people are making a business record for the race in the minds of our great men of the country. Do not, then, fight your own people who are planning and striving to build ‘up a business or enterprise. It is your plain and unmistakable duty to give aid and support to onr small beginnings that success may crown our every effort. «Ethiopa will stretch forth her hands unto God.’'—Columbus | O.) Standard. | With Bryan huffy and the Negro Democratic presidential candidate in jail the hope of that party to split the Negro vote and land Parker is mighty poor. _ TOPICS OF THE DAY. ost Loci, Me. duly 6. ised, a Phainneat ia: Referring to the statement of the Horton Headlight I wish to say that a paper like that is inferior; it is not worth mentioning. It is the ‘The “Katy Fatt Special” leaves St. Lous : tg Sa m., “The Katy Flyer” at 8:32 p. 8. Ghily. These are good trains to Texas, And Eqoally good he anyone comog to St Lowa from the Southwest. The “Katy Fawr Bptetal! arnves at Se Louis at 6:30 p. ms Bibg a Caylight nde through “Old Miz- ‘Hbia# “The Katy Flyer” at 7:27 2. m. Weuld you Jike my pictare m water evlor URE, Ave colon? Send 10 ceatsto a KATY” 0" ignorant class of whites in the ma- jority of cases that strive to keep the Negro down. ‘The unseating of the “lily white” Republicans from Lonisiaua in the national convention at Chicago is but the frustration of the plans of Southernerns who fear such a bug bear as ‘Negro domination” in the politics of the South. In financial cireles he stands side by side. In such a case as Mrs, Hannal Elias it shows a degeneracy and weakness in the white race in America, This country has a little social refinement. If you acquire a mil lion dollars and want to be ‘it” you can be “it,” black or white. The white man is not a very dec} thinker. He tries to heep company with Ne gro women, at the same time hold ing a gun in one hand to killa Ne gro man to heep down Negro domi nation; but he reckons withoxt hi hostall the time. | He is playing the almighty dolla iuto the hands of the Negro. Money is the real thing in thes United states. “Negro Day” at the World’s Fai will August 1. Iam afraid it wil not sunount to much, I wih the leading Negro clemen had the ire and vim that the Ne gros of your state possess. Enis Lew. QUINDARO'S CHAUTAUQUA! (CONT INvED Frew PGE ONE.) seihing any clas of our people. Chinese excepted, yet there is aun written law in this comntry: that is obler than the voustitition or the Laws of the nation that prohibits only one class and that is the Newro. The Liwyer." by 8. G. ‘Toole. — Ik is hardly necessary: turing to say that there has been a mistaken idea and itis high time that the public shoul be edueated te that) peint that they may recognize the true Aalue of a lawyer, hie praetical worth in any community. ‘The anodern Taw yer ia the one with whom ‘wecome in contact every day; the WAITERS i { { | AND vorvéng. beudguaitin! CHAS. PHELPS’ Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city........... Si one man who is now making history, with whom we must settle our petty strifes and arbitrate our little differ- ences. We must learn to sacritice rome of our personal interest for the goal of the profession in general. Make the word lawyer” xynony- ee with trust and worth. Just at the close ef the lawyers’ division the arrival of Bishop Abra- ham Grant was greeted with great applause, President Vernon ap pointed a committee to escort the bishop to the platform. President Vernon then made a short speech introducing the Bishop of the Fifth Episcopal district. Bishop Gran made a short but interesting talk and stated his pleasure at being en abled to be present during the Chau tauqua. ‘The ministers’ division was open ed by a paper by Rev. $. W. Bacot of Kansas City, Mo., his subject be ing “Is the Pulpit declining in Pow er?” ‘This paper was well handled and brought out quite a lengthy dis enssion by the Reva. Barkedale, Brooks and Smith. “The Preacher in Publie Life” by Rev. E. A. Wil, Kamas. City, Kans. was an excellent: paper, anc was well received by all. This sub ject was also discussed by G. A Griffith, Kansas City, Kans. “The Duty of the Pastor to hi: Church,” Rey. Win, Hawkins, Wan sas City, Mo,, brought forth quit an interesting disenssion. “The Negro Ministers’ Attitude toward the Saloons” by Rey. F. D G. Snelson, Kansac City, Kansas His paper was a fine produetion and contained many facts. “The Suppression of the Dives hy Revs JR Ransom, Topeha aAs usual Rey. Hansem, made one of his excellent talks and solicites uotonly the help at the ministers it suppression of these places of view but the help of all persons interestec Fin the uplifting af the mee, | ©The Mab a Menice to Amerien Civilization™ by Rey. HD. Barks state ot at. Lanis, Mo. Me shower hat nob vielence and riot were af fevting, our civilization and how, i not cheched they would eventually eanse the downfall of this nation. On Monday night Rey. E.R | Vanghn of Kansas City, Kans, de Hlivered the annual address to the eligions organizations of the uni ae The following include th [ sriows organizations represented the YM. CG. A, the Y. W.C. AL i Allen’s Christian Endeavor so ciety. This was ane of the ables stem delivered during the com Mencement evercises. | ‘Yaeday morning the beard a Inistees of Western nniversity wa ‘orgmized for the ensaing year ‘The new president is Bishop Abran Gran whe was lecomtly tansfenes te Kansas City to take ch age of th Vilth disaiet of the A.M. E.chateh ‘The other memlwas et the howd ar LW. Keplinger, vice president Corvine Patterson, treasurer: Wy 'T Vernon, sey: Green Keith, 1.2 ‘Rstsom, Gen. He shatter, The beard on Tuesday seleete ‘the faculty of the university as fol flows: W. TS Vernon, A. 1 De (President, philosophy and logies ( {A. Csrengey ah, Hee mathemations Mrs [": M. Crews, Latin and literature ALS. Johnson, BLD. Greek. He brew and theology: Mrs. I. M. Ed wards, science: H. 2. Graham, print ing: C. E. Marr, carpentry; J. N Garrett, business eourse: E.M. Bates tailoring; R. G, Jackson, music Mrs. S. I. Grors, sewing; Joh Brown, engineer; John Walker supt. of farm; matron to be selected On 'fuesday oceurred the annua oratorical contest fora gold medal Higher Education of Women, ”Lil- ian Barrett, Chillicothe, Mo. Oth- ers graduating were Esther Moore, Quindaro, Martin Greenly, Atchi- son. Addrers to graduates, Presi- dent Inman E. Page, A. M., Langs- ton university, Langston, Okla. President Page reviewed briefly the history of the race from its emanci- pation down to the present time. He stated the number of schools es- tabliehed for our youth, the number of students in echool, the number of graduates turned out and the num- ber of teachers employed. He told of the achievements we have made in the professions, industrial, public and civie life. President Page is one of the best known Negro eduea- tore in the West. Ie is a graduate of Brown university. Me was pres. ident of Lincoln institute for over twenty years. Many of the promi- nent teachers throughout the West have been under his tutelage. The next in order was the presentation of diplomas and awarding of prizes by President Vernon. Ie made quite an instructive talk to the class and one which if properly followed will lead to their success. The attend. ance was estimated from 1000 to 1500, every seat under the large tent was taken and many were compelled tostand. It was the greatest num- ber that ever attended any com- mencement in the history of the school. Our music during the Chatonqua and commencement exercises was furnished by such vocalists as Misses Katy Guy, Beulah Corneal, and J. W. Cole of Western university, Chas, MeNary of Topcha and Mis Bertha Cole of Kansas City, Kas Our piana music was furnished by Misses Mattie Miller, Lawrence, Elizabeth Porter, Kansas City, Kas., Lilian Barrett, Beulth Corneal and Prof. Re G. Jackson of Western University. Prof. A. AL Brown. a Siolinist of rare ability favered us an several oveasions with some e. cellent selections. The president's reception given on the night ef com- anencement in honor of Bishoy Grant, President Page and the grad: nates was one of the social events of the year, WH EN IN ATCHISON —call on—— G. GASSAWAY, at 116 N. Sth street, who keeps a first-class ROOMING HOUSE and RESTAURANT. Givehim a call. Everything first-class and up-to-date. Be Your Own Bess. Do you want to make money daring your summer vacation? More onc made in the Mail Order busi- hess than anything else, Loum mah- ing money at it and will teach you how to carry on a business dt yur fown home furnishing esersthing. You can receive hundreds of letters Uaily containing money. Capital and experience unneces-a1y full particu Jars 10c in stamps. Address, Spotts! Scientihe Resarely Biren, N. Topehis, I aneas, Locations in Kansas Wanted. | ‘The Frisco System Land and Im. | migration association is already turn- its share of the southwestern tide of immigration to Kansas. ‘Vhree hundred and fitty agents of this Association from the East and North have just completed a tour of the Southwest and viewed its re- sources and interviewed its Jand- owners and local Association agents, for the sole purpose of better pre- senting Southwest opportunities to the homeseeker and investor in the older states. This Association is the most effi- cient of its kind in existence, and has agents everywhere in the United States. Hf you wish to sell your farm. town or other property, or if you desire capital for factories, mer- vantile establishments, or any of the industries, please address R. S. Lestox, Secretary Immigration Bu- reau, Dept. A, Frisco Building, St. Louis, Mo. S. A. 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Office Hours 7 to 9 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mrs. J. M.Wright and son, Charles Jones are visiting relatives in Kansas City. Mr. Chas. Whitney is attending the Louisiana Purchase exposition in St. Louis Messrs. Arthur, Treesan and Jim Booze and Homer Ewingleft Friday for Omaha and Chicago. Prof. Cummings and wife and son of Galveston, Texas, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Jamison. Miss Minnie Todd Langston spent last Sunday in Kansas City, the guest of her father, D. W. Langston Business Manager Nick Chiles is in Fort Scott this week attending the annual meeting of the International Order of Twelve. Mr. and Mrs. James Scott are the happy parents of an eight-pound girl born to them last Sunday. The mother is doing well. Dr. W. H. Hudson, of Atchison, transacted business in Topeka Wednesday. He reports the people of Atchison as behaving nicely. Merdames O. A. Taylor and J. H. Guy left Monday for St. Louis to attend the Colored Women's National Federation. Both are delegates. Horace Willis, who for the past few months has been working in Manhattan, arrived one day last week to visit relatives and friends. The friends of art in Topeka are invited to visit the Negro art studio in Guy's hall, 429 Kansas avenue, and see the fine paintings of Negro artists. Bishop, and Mrs. Isaac Lane of Jackson, Tenn., are visiting Rev. and Mrs. Rivers. Bishop Lane is one of the leading bishops of the C. M. E. church. Misses Le Ursa and Blydian, the little daughters of Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Snekon of Kansas City, Kansas, are visiting in our city, the guests of Mrs. Anna Farris. Mr. John Lampton of Pawnee, O. T. was a visitor in the city this week. He left Thursday for Emporia. He will look after THE PLAINDEALER in and around Pawnee. Notice All members of the City Federation are requested to meet July 25 at the Congregational church, corner King and Lincoln streets, to transact business of importance. Mrs. Ed Pell of St Joseph, Mo., Mesdames H. I. Brown, J. M. Jamison, and W. A. Mitchell were entertained at six o'clock dinner Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Meaux. The choir of the First African Baptist church entertained Dr. and Mrs O. A. Taylor very pleasantly last Friday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson, 323 Klein. Judge A. M. Thomas took suddenly ill last night, and with the aid of Dr. Taylor and "Bill" Coleman, the undertaker, the judge was able to make his appearance upon the streets this morning. Tuesday evening, July 19 at eight o'clock Bishop A. Grant, D. D., of the Fifth Episcopal district, will preach at Asbury M. E. church. All are invited to come out and hear him. J. W. Williams. Pastor. WANTED—An active young lady to solicit in this city for THE PLAIN-DEALER and make a house to house canvas. Come to the Spinsters' convention and see the old maids transformed into beautiful young maidens before your own eyes. St. John's A. M. E. church, August 3. admission, 10 cents. Bishop A. Grant, D. D., will preach at St. Mark's A. M. E. church July 10th and at Asbury M. E. church in North Topeka. Dr. Grant is bishop of the Fifth Episcopal district of the A. M. E. connection. Miss Anna B. Clotty, of Kansas City, Mo., who has just finished an art class in St. Joseph. Mo., visited a few days in Topeka before returning to Kansas City. She is a good artist and does fine painting in crayon and pastel. Fred L. Douglass, one of Topeka's old boys, is now conducting the Zanzibar hotel and saloon at 208 Independence avenue, Kansas City, Mo. He conducts a first-class place, and wishes to see all of his old Topeka friends when in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McCoy of Lacetown, Mont. arrived here Tuesday for a week's visit with the latter's sister, Mrs. Ann Winsbour, 1160 Clay street. It is the first time they have visited Kansas in about five years, and their old-time friends are pleased to see them. Services at the First African Baptist church last Sunday were well attended, both morning and evening. Rev. Davall preached the morning sermon, after which Prof. W. C. O. Jacques made a short talk and presented a life-size portrait of the pastor. Rev. W. H. Denton of Joliet, Ill. preached an able sermon in the evening. Miss Vitula Bowman of Kansas City, Mo. is in the city, as an assistant art teacher under Prof. W. C. O. Jacques, who is teaching a large art class in Guy's hall. She is a fine artist and a credit to her race. Her painting is admired by all who see it. Her pastel fruit subjects are things of beauty. We are proud of such talent among us. W. Herbert Jamison, son of the Hon. W. I. Jamison, deputy county attorney, was seriously injured by an explosion of powder while demonstrating before some friends. His eye was badly burned and Dr. Minney and others were summoned and are treating his wounds. We cannot tell at this time what the effect will be, but we hope that it will not prove serious. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. SHILLOH BAPISTER CHURCH. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m., subject, "The Holy Temple" Song service at 12 p.m. B Y P. U. at 6 p.m. At 5 p.m. preaching, subject, "Lessons of the Past" Come and spend an hour with us in worship. Special music for the evening service. Visitors make welcome. C. G. Fishback, pastor. Important Meeting. There will be a meeting of the colored business men of this city on next Tuesday evening at eight o'clock at Stonecrest & Hamilton, corner Seventh and Quincy street, for the purpose of considering the inviting of the National Negro Business Men's association to meet in Topeka in 1905. All colored business men are invited to be present. STONESTREET & HAMILTON G. D. OLDEN REYNOLDS & CHILDERS. The Blind Boone Concert company closed last Saturday night at Scranton, Kansas, after several months' successful tour. They were through the flooded districts, but never missed a night's performance. Blind Boone and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lange, Misses Smith and Huggard are looking well, and are glad to close, for they are getting homesick. Miss Huggard will make a visit to Topeka this year, and we will be glad to have her with us. Miss Emma Smith, the soprano, is undoubtedly one of the sweetest singers on the road. Mr. Lange will rest at his beautiful home in Kansas City for the summer and at the same time study a new route for next year. He can always repeat his dates at any time, and is a welcome visitor to the same cities as often as they care to come, and will always find crowded houses to meet them. Mr. Boone will be at his home in Columbia during the summer except a visit to a few of the grand lodges of which he is a member 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. 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. Bishop Abram Grant, D. D., the peerless preacher of the race, will preach at St. John's A.M.E. church Sunday, July 17. Come and hear him. On Monday evening, July 18, he will lecture; subject: "The Problems that Confront the American People." Bishop Grant is a gifted orator, an extensive traveler, and a zealous worker for the uplifting of the race. Don't fail to hear him. J. Mord. Allen, Topeka's talented poet, will appear in one of his refined recitals at the First A. M. E. church in Kansas City, Friday evening July 22. THE PLAINDEALER takes especial pride in commending Mr. Allen to the people of Kansas City, and those who fail to hear him will undoubtedly miss a literary treat. Mrs. N. Chiles, 717 Topeka avenue, entertained a number of friends Wednesday evening complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Conway, of Grand Rapids, Mich. The evening was delightfully spent in social conversation, playing games, etc. A dainty two course luncheon was served, and at a late hour, all departed for their several homes feeling that they had been royally entertained. The Young People's Social club was entertained last Friday evening at the home of Miss Susie Eagleson, 1516 Quincy street. After going through the regular routine of business, whist was then in order. At a late hour, Mr. Frank Eagleson served the guests with refreshments. The next meeting will be held with Miss Bessie Hawkins, July 22. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wright entertained a few friends Tuesday evening complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Conway, of Grande Rapids, Mich., who arrived here a few days ago to spend their honeymoon with the host and hostess. Those present report having spent an enjoyable evening. Mr. and Mrs. Conway departed yesterday for Peoria, Ill., where they will make their future home. George Gray, the popular barber at Ninth and Kansas avenue, was called to Chicago last week on account of the death of his brother, John Gray, one of Topeka's boys, who was a waiter for years at the old Wind-or hotel, now the National. He has been away for the past sixteen years, and has probably been forgotten by many who knew him then. He was buried in Chicago just week, and his brother will return home this week. This was the only brother and near relative. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH Miss Mary Jamison is visiting Mrs. W. R. La May of Kansas City. Miss Leanna Bishop is visiting in St. Louis. Misses Ella and Ollie Duke have returned home from Kansas City, where they attended the Elders' and Deacous' institute. Miss Ella Smith recited in Kansas City last Monday. Mrs. J. W. Brown is still at the bedside of her father, who is very ill at Neosho Falls. Mrs. Johnson of Franklin, Tenn. is visiting her brother, Mr. G. Thompson, 1033 Grand avenue. Elder B C. Duke was called to Wathena Tuesday to preach the funeral of Mr. David Bradford. The Elders' and Deacons' institute convened in Kansas City, Kan. last week. The meeting was very interesting and profitable. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: D. Weeks, Emporia, president; M. L. Graves, Kansas City, vice president; M. Snyder, Troy, treasurer; Mrs. S. A. Weeks, Emporia, president of Bible schools; Mrs. Maggie Fischback, Lawrence, president C.W. B. M.; P. H. Moss, evangelist; B. C. Duke, superintendent; Miss Martha Johnson, Wathena, secretary. Elder B. C. Duke, pastor, 1221 Buchanan street. Shampooing and Face Massage MRS. HATTIE E. VAN VLECK HAIR TO MATCH ALL COMPLEXIONS Doll Wigs—New Pompadours, Pompadour Combs, and other Toilet Combs, Switches and —Hair Jewelry..... THE SAINT LOVIS FAIR! Manager Chiles Peeps in on the Great Exposition. There is no Stronger Prejudice Than What One Comes in Contact With Daily-It Requires Money and You Can We had the pleasure of attending the World's Fair at St. Louis last week, and we will say to those who wish to attend this exposition that if they can spare the money it is worth their while to visit. Of course we found a good deal of prejudice existing, and we visited several of the places of refreshment and were refused at several places where they served meals, but could be served in the beer garden to roast beef, sandwiches, and other delicacies to our heart's content. We found the ladies who served water at some of the fountains and they accepted our five cents and gave us all we wanted to drink. There are several fountains where you can get a drink by putting a penny in the slot. The Pike is well worth a visit and has several features of excitement to be seen. The Jerusalem show, which is an exact reproduction of the cities and towns of the Holy Land and the tomb and birthplace of the Saviour, and King Solomon's Temple are well worth any one's 25 cent piece. The Philippine reservation which covers seven acres is worth a visit, and to see the well drilled soldiers of the Philippines and their band one would think they were citizens of the United States and had been practicing our maneuvers for years. The band all the national airs and has as much effect as one of our bands. The wild people are undoubtedly a curiosity; their way of living is certainly a lesson to those who have never seen them. They go naked except a small breech clot about their loins. The women have been compelled to wear a shawl around their shoulders. The Igorrote tribe is a very muscular but attractive set of heathens. Their mode of living is certainly a curiosity to the American people. The Negrito tribe is something similar to the Igorotte, only their hair is bushy and their makeup is somewhat on the order of the American Negro. The Philippine department is one of the greatest attractions of the fair and no one should miss visiting it before leaving the grounds. All their modes and customs of living can be seen then. The government building, the industrial building and the art building, along with some of the foreign buildings should be visited, as one can glean a great deal of information from one of them. The electric tountain at night is marvelous and should be seen. In order to enjoy the fair one should visit the grounds about noon, carrying a lunch. First, take an electric car and ride around the grounds taking a general observation of all the places one would like to visit and remain until about 11 o'clock at night. It will be impossible to see everything. It would take one year and a visit every day to see all of it. 一 There are several hotels in the city for the accommodation of the colored people with rates from 75c to $1.50 per day. If a person is careful nice places to sleep can be had at reasonable rates, say 50 cents per night and probably less if taken for considerable time. The Olive street car will take you to the main entrance which is the best way to enter and will give you the proper start to visit the several buildings. The fair will be open until December 1. September will be a good month to visit as every thing will be settled. One of the hustling business men of St. Louis is H. B. White, who runs a continual vaudeville performance at his place of business, No. 2032 Market street. When you visit the fair in day time, come down to 2032 Market at night, and also visit the Gem, right across from the Union depot, 1911 Market, which is also conducted by H. B. White. Frank Wilson, our fellow townman and popular caterer can be found at 2032 Market street, St. Louis, Mo He is meeting with success in serving picnics, etc. Frank is jovial and happy and all Topekans should pay him a visit while in St. Louis. We had the pleasure of visiting the Democratic convention and of hearing the oration of Mr. Bryan, who roasted the majority of the committee on credentials unmercifully, and had the convention with him. He was at a Howard University WASHINGTON, D.C. Tuition Free except in the MEDICAL DE Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and Thirty-Seven DAY SCHOOL FOR NE TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND D PHARMACEUTIC ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER LAW SQ Organized Applicants for admission to this well known and possess the proper qualifications. Matricul Tuition Free except in the Medical Department. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES Thirty-Seventh Session. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS. TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $80. 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On No. 2 Which leaves here at 2:50 p. m.— East of Kansas City sleeper runs over Alton-Burlington Route. On No. 6 Which leaves here at 4:30 p. m.— East of Kansas City sleeper runs over the Wash. Railroad. On No.116 Which leaves here at 2:00 p. m.— East of Kansas City sleeper runs over Minn.ours Pacific Rd. Low Rates to World's Fair. Fifteen-Day Tickets cost $11.40. Sixty-Day Tickets cost $12.70. Tickets limited to Dec. 15 cost $15.20. For descriptive literature, sleeping-car space, railroad tickets, etc., apply to T. L. KING, TICKET AGENT, ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY, TOPEKA, KANSAS. loss to know how his motion to substitute was lost after such applause as he received. They would not even allow the opposition to answer Mr. Bryan. They missed and used all kinds of noise to obstruct the convention from being run when it was in opposition to Mr. Bryan. The southern democrats had control of the convention, and we have discovered that they are getting wise and from the seedy appearance of some in other conventions heretofore, and their dressy and neat appearance at this time and the evidence of their supporting Parker and the gold standard, is sufficient proof that Messrs. Hill and Sheehan tapped the barrel for the boys. We found the old sage, Ben Tillman, was like the old colored man who had not made up his mind whether to vote or not because he had not been seen. When Tillman arrived on the grounds he had no particular choice for president, but it was not long before he was lined up with the Parker forces. It is no doubt that the southern democrats got lots of boodle for their support of Parker, because the way they cheered Bryan was proof that they were bitter opponents of Parker, and that they voted against their sentiments, but being pledged they could not do otherwise. When in St. Louis stop at the Stevenson House, 2029 Walnut street. Mme Carrie Stevenson conducts a first class hotel and restaurant at 2029 Walnut street, St. Louis, Mo. Take your family there. NOTICE. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Probate Judge, Kate K. Probe, of the debt and estate and the exigency of administration, to-will: Lot numbered one hundred and ninety-one (191). Polk street, Northpopea. Said petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge, in the city of Opelia, county on Monday the 24th day of July, 1904, at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order. Dated July 17th. FRANK L. THOMAS. Administrator of said estate. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY NOTICE REV. JOHN GORDON, D. 71 PRESIDENT. Incorporated March 2, 1852. Gives opportunity for higher education to all without regard to erred, race or sex. Ten department—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, collegiate, Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, industrial—conducted by one hundred competent Professors and Instrutors. Missouri Pacific Route C. E. STYLES, A. G. P. A., Kansas City, - - - Mo. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mary Anderson, Plaintiff vs. Jesse Ansperson, A. T. & S. F. Ry. Co. and C. R. L. & 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 1st 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. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. GUSSIE BEEDE, Plaintiff vs. HALE H. BEEDE, Defendant. 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 coats 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] NEWTON, KAN. Rev.J.W.Gordon has resigned as pastor of the 2d Bap. church here to accept the pastorate of the church at Olathe. He has finished up all his work here and will leave the last of the week. The rally Sunday was a success. Children's Day services were observed at the C. M. E. church Sunday and the programme was rendered in fine style and the address by Rev. Scott of Hutchinson was grand and appreciated by all present. The programme was continued in the evening by a sacred concert. Rev. Harding of Wichita spoke very briefly, but pointedly, his remarks being very fitting to the occasion. J. S. Faulkner went to Paxico to attend the district conference, representing the church and Sunday school, Mrs. J. M. Gross who was to go, backing out on account of the high water. Edw. Lawson is in the city from Peabody to reside. Mrs. Geo. Nichols was in the city last Tuesday, en route from Hutchinson to her home at Winfield. MANHATTAN NOTES. Mrs. Rose Mitchell and niece, Mollie Gregg, are visiting with relatives and friends in Kansas City this week. Mrs. Miles Woods is visiting her brother-in-law, Abner Cruse and wife, in St. Joe. Harry Carroll returned home last Sunday after a week's visit here with relatives and friends. Mesdames Alexander and Scott returned last Tuesday from Holton where they had been visiting their sister, Mrs. Inez Williamson. There is a new ice cream parlor in the south part of town, run by Jacob Allen and wife. They also carry a fine line of homemade bread. Rev. C. S. Gorden attended the re-organization of the Northeastern district association last week at Atchison. The Kaw River association will convene in this city Sept. 4 with the Second Baptist church. STEVENSON HOUSE. 2029—WAIN 1 STREET—2029 Everything First class. Hot and Cold Baths. Mme. Carrie M. Stevenson, Prop. John H. Stevenson, Mgr. ST. LOUIS. . . . MO WILL HILL. Fred L. Douglas. INVESTOR THE "ZANZIBAR" SALOON AND HOTEL. First-class in all its Appointments.—Newly Furnished Throughout. Rates. Reasonable. ..... 20S Independence Avenue. KANSAS CITY, - - MO. 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A person really never knows the effect that water produces as he sits quietly and peacefully in his own home and, looking out through the windows, sees the rain coming down in sheets and torrents at intervals for days. He sees the ditches of the streets fill up and carry a rapid current; then the gullies; next the swollen brooks and country creeks fill the streams and these cause the river, which drains all, to become flooded and raging. Then the bottoms, which are generally inhabited by the poorer class of all races, who work hard to buy for themselves homes, become as a great living sea, engulfing and flooding and drowning everything and anything. If one could have passed through Armourdale one evening before the flood he could have seen the large packing plants all aglow with the lights which enabled the toiling hundreds to kill, dress and prepare the meats for the tables of the American people; he would have found the men, off duty, seated about their family tables presiding over wife and the bright chubby little darlings there, or perhaps seated about on the porches, taking in the moonlight or cool breezes of twilight in summer seats, hammocks or patented chair swings, or perhaps busy cutting the lawn or making some necessary repairs about their cottage home. Last week everything was so very different. Wagons filled with furniture of every description, hurrying about in the falling rain; drivers wet through and through by the chilling rain, cursing and urging on their horses in the haste and hustle; men, women and children running about, carrying blankets, trunks, or whatever of their household belongings they could possibly carry; boats rescuing people from the roofs and second stories of their submerged homes, and taking them out of the water which had stolen upon them so suddenly during the night. All this is a picture too pitiful to be told and too harrowing to be seen, but which took place in Kansas City last week. Driven from home and place of labor these unfortunate refugees, told by their downcast countenances, their state of mind as they were huddled in churches and schools, sleeping on benches, floors and wherever they could lay their heads, and eating whatever was offered them at some temporary relief station. How sudden, how different the condition of but the week before. Such are the vicissitudes of fortune. These are but a few of the uncertainties that all humans meet with sometime during their lives. Twice within thirteen months most of these same refugees have fled before the raging floods and suffered untold loss and irreparable damage to property. No doubt, many will go right on back, and next year go through the very same misfortune again. Homes and property that have been purchased by the meager savings and sacrifice of families are ruined, depreciated in value, and in many cases worthless. These uncertainties that too often come upon the hard-headed, the head-strong, the too-knowing, unexpectedly and relentlessly, teach us how necessary it is look ahead and guard against them and their terrible consequences by taking the proper precautions and protection. The one sure, safe, sound and secure protection that is alwas certain, in storm or calm, flood or famine, rain orshine, is a policy in the Knights and Ladies of Protection—for Negroes, of Negroes, by Negroes. It renders the greatest protection in the greatest, the most urgent time of need. Insure now—today. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Mary A. Parks of Ft. Scott, visited Mrs. Elizabeth Lightbody for several days last week, en route home from Lincoln Institute. Maggie Robinson left Tuesday for St. Paul, Minn., to remain indefinitely. A "Tom Thumb" wedding was given Monday night at the First Baptist church. The following young ladies entertained their gentle man friends at the home of Mrs. Wilson Wednesday evening: Misses Hattie Anderson, Sarah Porter, Clara Porter, Bessie Turner, Anna Montgomery, Nettie Penix, Bertha Cole, Cappie Wilson, Estella Wilson, Viola Bland, Nellie Corbin and Gertie Jackson. A very pleasant evening was spent and Mrs. Wilson proved herself to be an entertainer and hostess above the ordinary. M. R. Smith is the only colored nominee for the coming fall election, having been nominated by the Socialists last week for the office of recorder of deeds. A number of people intending to go from various Kansas points with Rev. E. Arlington Wilson's party to Evansville, Ind., where they will have one week's board and room free, attending the National Baptist convention of delegates from the Western and Central states, and a side trip to the World's fair—all for $12.50—are making arrangements to leave on the 26th inst. Prof. Britt, the noted baritone, will give a musical recital at the Metropolitan church this evening and will be assisted by Mrs. W.S. Bacote, Mrs. M.Y.Matthews and others. Manager Nick Chiles and Miss Willa Smith, treasurer, of THE PLAINDEALER Co., visited here last week, the latter remaining over and will spend two weeks in collecting outstanding accounts on both sides of the river. Please have your money ready for her. A club of about thirty-five young men, just about ready to be initiated into the mysteries of Masonry, met last Wednesday and organized for the work. Matthew Brown, aged 3 years, died at the Children's Home last Saturday; Goldie Mitchell, eight months, died Sunday, and was buried in this city. Captain Albert Ross, resident agent of THE PLAINDEALER, is now compiling a Directory of the colored business men, churches, schools, lodges and clubs of the two Kansas Cities, together with cuts and illustrations of the prominent ministers, doctors, lawyers and club ladies; also of Bishop Grant, Douglas Hospital and the colored fire departments of both cities. These features will make the Directory representative of the best the race affords, and very attractive and valuable. The book will be for ready reference, and an improvement on anything hitherto attempted. The revolving cylinder press and the many new creations in the type of the printing department of THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER will open the eyes of the Negroes as to our ability to do high grade book work of mechanical finish and production. The book will sell for 15c. Colored men of all business desiring to be included should write our branch office, 909 N. 6th St. "Do it Now." Bishop Abram Grant filled the pulpit at the First A.M.E. church last Sunday evening. An overflowing congregation was present and enjoyed his discourse from "Hold fast that which is good," which was ably and elegantly fixed upon the minds of his hearers. Bishop Grant is a powerful speaker, twelve persons coming forward as a result of his able and impassioned pleading. To still further show how real estate is advancing and how business among the colored people is being concentrated for the good of the race in these two great commercial centers John King of 6th and Grand Ave., on the Missouri side, this week has completed plans, and construction work will begin next week upon a new three story brick, fifty room, modern colored hotel, to be located at the corner of 4th and State streets. The venture has been looked for and, no doubt, will receive hearty support from our citizens. Mme. Lucas, the noted soprano of our city, will leave in the near future to fill a number of engagements during August and September. AS OTHERS SEE US. We, the following colored business men of Kansas City, Kans., ever ready to encourage and sustain that which has come among us to bring the race permanent good and further success, extend a hearty welcome to the establishment of a branch office of THE PLAINDEALER and Knights and Ladies of Protection in our city. The time has come in the history of the race when the Negro must gather together and stick together in matters of business. From our own experience we have learned that in proportion as the colored people learn to prefer and patronize their own business enterprizes they will advance. We commend the business of these two organizations to our people for their support and co-operation. W. S. Harris & Co., Coal and Sanitary. K.C. Embalming & Casket Co. D.W. White, Furniture Exchange. Wyandotte Drug Co., Drugs. Mme. B.R. Dudley, Dressmaker J.W. Voorhies, Restaurant. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Leander and Hero literary and social circle gave a swell party at True Eleven hall on the evening of the 4th in honor of Miss Ida Greenly, who left Wednesday following for a short visit with friends in Kansas City before returning to Denver. Negroes are getting such little recognition in the political spoils that as a rule it is only the grafter who will organize a club. Some Atchison women do not understand why all women who go East, North or West for a 12 months' stay come back weighing more and looking better. They mention one who went to Omaha, one to Denver, and one to Pittsburg, Pa. How does it act on the men? They say Chief Sullivan is a strong candidate for sheriff. He has never oppressed colored men nor taken any part in shaving one half of the hair off their heads for sport as they are circulating against some of the other candidates. Lee Mason of Kansas City spent the 4th and 5th here with Gosnold Hudson. Mrs. Josie Henderson of Wathena, was in the city last week, guest of Miss Cora Jones. Charles Whitney and Roscoe Guy of Topeka, came over and cut a social furrow with the girls Sunday and Monday. The Northeastern Baptist association met in a very interesting four days session at Ebenezer Baptist church beginning July 6. Rev. Wm. Smothers was elected moderator and Rev. M. S. Jones as secretary. Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Terrell returned last Friday from a very pleasant visit with the Barnetts, well-to-do colored farmers near Lawrence. David Walker and wife are Wm. Waters, 504 KANSAS AVE, Clothes Cleaned & Pressed. OLD PHONE 357. happy parents now; also George Taylor and wife. Both girls. Geo. Taylor and Miss Effie Dysart left Monday for Ft.Scott to attend the grand lodge session of Knights of Tabor. Miss Mariah Overstreet, of Blue Rapids, has been visiting her aunt, Harriett Potter, several days. The attempted rape on a white girl by the Moore boy is very much regretted by the colored people and they appreciate the shrewdness which got him hurriedly tried and speeded out of town, thereby preserving the peace of the city. Mr. Caroline Gray, mother of W.E.Gray, has been critically ill the past week. OLATHE NOTES. Mrs. Virginia Keels of Savannah, Texas, passed through here last week. Miss Bird Williams of Abilene is here to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Lewis. Lydia Crump, Luella Johnson, Wm. Robinson and Robt. Jenkins spent the 4th in K. C. Wm. Lewis and family, Walter Rollins and wife, John Jenkins and Misses May Jones, Bird Williams and Capitola Rollins, and George Young and Lloyd Williams enjoyed a picnic at Martin City, Mo., last Sunday. Rev. J.W. Gorder made a trip to the city last week. Mr. Walton and wife of Louisiana, Mo, have moved to this city to reside, and he has taken a chair in Williams' barbershop. The remains of Mrs. Delphia Johnson who died in Leavenworth last Sunday, were brought here and buried Sunday. EMPORIA. Miss Jessie Reeves of Pueblo, Colo., is here visiting friends and relatives. Nannie Allen and May Helm attended the Baptist Sunday school convention at Newton. The ladies of the Home and Foreign Mission circle elected officers last week for the ensuing year. Rev. Blake attended the convention at Salina. Mrs. Beatrice Beverly-Johnson is here visiting her mother. Mrs. Elliott and son, Hobart, returned last week from Topeka where they visited with Miss Nellie Ellis, who returned with them to resume her studies at the Normal. Rev. J. P. Howard returned last week from St. Joe and reports a grand success for the rally in which he assisted. Mrs. Maud Turner of Newton, is visiting her parents here. The picnic given by G. W. Jones on July 4th was the pleasure event of Emporia's "wet season," and will be long remembered by those present. Nannie Austin of Osage City, is visiting her mother here. Abilene, Kanaaa. Rev. R. Cox has completed the new church, and in the rally raised $143.00. We cannot find words to express our appreciation of his faithful labors. Deacon R. L. Bronaugh died July 2. He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his loss. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Cox, assisted by Rev. Ramey of Hutchinson. Rev. Ramey preached Sunday for Rev. Cox, and left next day for his home at Hutchinson. Thomas Geary is home from Leavenworth, Kas., July 11. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the citizens of Olathe for their generous donation to the Mitchell hospital. Yours truly, MRS. LIZZIE CRAIG, Pres. REUBEN SPARKS DEAD. In the death of Reuben Sparks who departed this life June 22, Berryton loses one its most respected and highly esteemed citizens. Funeral was held June 24. He leaves a wife and a host of friends to mourn his loss. ORDER IT NOW! THE CHRISTIAN HARMONY (In Original and Revised Editions.) BY WILLIAM WALKER, A. S. H. William Walker, A. S. H. A splendid Music Book in the Seven Character Notes. 384 pages Royal Octavo. A clear complete course of instruction in Musical Science by our Natural, Easy Method. ANY ONE CAN LEARN TO SING in a very short time! Entirely different from any other publication in this line. A Choice Collection of Hymns and Music, Old and New for use in Church Devotional Meetings and the Family Circle. Some of the best popular Sacred Songs are incorporated in this volume. Several new compositions that are exceptionally meritorious also are here. These Standard Tunes are familiar to all Christians. Price $1.00 per copy. Send for sample copy and our New Attractive Proposition to Music Teachers.—Just published Crystal MUSIC—same system—by mail 15c per copy. EDWARD W. MILLER COMPANY. Original Character—Note Music House (Established in 1835.) 814 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. HILL HOSPITAL, Kansas. Shell Hospital has secured the union of Leavenworth as their union to travel for this hospital. It thankfully received by the ital. uses in attendance. The finest the care of Colored People. or particulars, address, - LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. THE HOME OF THE MAYOR The Board of Directors of Mitchell Hospital has secured the services of Mrs. Lizzie Mitton 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 icago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway.1 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. western Passenger Agent, KANSAS CITY. G. L. COBB, -: Southwestern Passenger Agent, 907 Main Street, KANSAS CITY. Virgil Warder is home on a visit. M. King left last week for the West. We wish him much joy. T. J. Banks visited his daughters here last week. Harrison Allen was in the city last week. Solomon Geary and wife are visiting relatives here. Miss Fannie Toles returned last week from conference. Dick Bell and wife lost their son recently. The Hampton girls have returned from Colorado Springs. MEXICO, MO. Annie Jackson is visiting her mother at Deer Park. Roy Lyons and Roy Scott will leave tomorrow for Nevada to be stationed several weeks with "Uncle Sam's" men. Mabel Wheeler has returned to her home at Kansas City. The members of the C. M. E. church will give a big picnic in Lee's grove tomorrow and a gay time is expected. On Thursday evening of last week Miss Olivia Ghoatley entertained a number of her friends and a delightful time was spent. Miss Mamie Davis entertained a few of her friends Monday eve in honor of Misses Carrie and Cordie Branahm of Nebraska. GARDEN CITY NEWS. The picnic given July 5 by the ladies of the 2nd Baptist church was a success. The colored citizens of Garden City are preparing for a grand celebration on Aug. 4. Rev. H. H. Jones preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday. He left Thursday for Osage City. Rev. J. W. Braxton, P. E., is expected to hold his last quarterly meeting this week. THE Of the International Order of Twelve of Knights and Daughters of Tabor can be bought reasonable by sending to the office of D. L. TAYLOR, - P. P. V. G. M. 329 East Center St., Salina, Kas. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. C. D. Tibbals, Plaintiff, vs. Anna Tibbals, Defendant. No. 82347 bals, Defendant. No. 22754. To the above named defendant, Anna Tibbals: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the said plaintiff above named; that the petition therein was filed on 3rd day of May, 1904; that the said suit is for a divorce from you; that you must answer the said petition on or before the 15th day of July, 1904, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof divorcing said plaintiff from you and setting aside and holding for naught the bonds of matrimony now existing between you, and for costs and all other and proper relief. W. I. JAMISON. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk of the District Court. (Seal.) TICKETS ON SALE DAILY. Round-Trip Rates: $11.40—Limited for return 15 days. $12.70—Limited for return 60 days. $15.20—Limited for return Dec. 15. For further information see A. W. LACEY, T. A., N. Topeka. A. M. FULLER, C. P. A., Rock Island Depot. 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