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VOLUME VL TOPEXS, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 26, 1904. NUMBER 34. aoa ee It is to be Hoped That the Masonic Grand Lodge in Session at Wichita This Week Will be Harmonious and Productive of Much Good. IN UNCIVILIZED GEORGIA fe crimes 6 pee - wee ok Be ca ve BAe tera ari Two Negroes are Tricd Before a Prejudice Court and Burned at the Stake bya Fiendish Mob The Negroes of That Section Kill and Burn if the Law Won't Protect Them, guvernment méde up of omncials Nike thuse of Statesboro,Ga. We hav contended all the while that the onl) salvation for those who want right tc prevail and the law upheld in state hike Georgia, Mississippi and Loisi ana cud other rebelious Southern hell holes, is to take unto themselve: the right to regulate the affairs o the community in which they live by taking ap the condition of the atiairs and defend them irrespective of the mock officers who hold thei posituns through fraud and ball. dozing methods. + Just think, efter a prejusticed court kad c mvicted these men within eight minutes after they were brought into court, these uncivilized brutes who Have been intimate with Negroes allof their lives, with the assistance of an ignorant, prejudiced sheriff and a commanding shadow ofa cowardly military cfiicer in charge ct ignorant and debased bell guards, stood by with empty guns and let a mob take thece men out and burn them at the stake. What think you of a governor who can countenance such a state of affair? He is not much better than the fiends who perpretrated this cruel burning and to whom he owes Lis right in cfiice, How can the colored people expect justice at the hands of such Iscariotts whose sole chject ie t0 rob. pluzder and steal the rights and privileges of the Negru. Statesboro, where this heuios outrage was perpertrated is the cunts seat of Bulloch County, having a population of 1,000. The total population of the county in 16 was 21,577, of that number y,1G3 sere colored, and the per cent of iliiterzey among both races is appailiny. ‘This tuwn is located about fifty miles northwest of Sazannah, Ca. and whites are made- up of the poor, illiterate, uncultured, licentivas and degraded specimens of humanity who sabsist. by living froza the labor of the colored people whcm they hold in subjection. This poor class are the off-springs of the ol slave driver and patrollers, backed by class legislation and im- provident county officers who stand ready todo whatever they demand. It is in this portion of Georgia where peonage is carried on and where a planter was arrested a few day: ago for keeping colored men in Stockades without law or pay. The whites in this eection of the state out number the blacks, yet, if enough courageous colored men filled with the determination to compel those im avthority to administer the law, even if they bave to destroy every dollar's worth of property and sacritice every human life to accom- plish it, they will find that the fond- ness for burning Negroes would soon be dispelled. If people cannot enjoy the fruits of their labor peace- fully on the virgin soil created by God for all men, they had better be gn their graves. : The Jate John J. Ingalls said: “The only way the Negro will ever get his rights isto fight for ae ‘The Bible and the hymn book are well enough but what the African tace needs is another Toussont L’Overture with the blood stained bannet of revolution and the torch and th: eword. i* _ ‘These men had been convicted by a prejudiced court and jury an¢ eentenced to hang,all within one hour; notwithstanding this, they were burned at the stake. How many white men im Georgia who have committed murder and other henious crimes, have been burned ot lynched? Not one, and yet they are committing crimes every day for which they are never tried. Uver forty per cent of the white men in the South today are untried criminals —murderers, seducers, _perjurera, liars and theives. The Negro may acquire all the wealth, edueation and culture to be had in the South, yet he will be outraged by the ignorant Southern hell hound. There is but one solution, get fire arms and ammunition—keep them — girted around you, keep plenty of matches; coal oil is cheap, and dynamite is handy, and if the law can't and will not protect you and yours, do it Yourself, It is better that not a single hou-e of any description stand ina community thau to have people taved to pay some one to execute laws for a certain class of people. There is enough Negroes in the South te make her quake. We believe in fair play, and if a Negro violates the law, punish him in accortlance to the law, no more nor less. If white men in Georgia dis regard the law when it comes to applying it to a Negro, why wouldn't it be fair tor the Negro to resort to methods to protect his family and. his home? Where there is no law thepeoplesuffer. Nici Cues. : With clothing eaturated with kero eene, writhing and twisting in thei: agony, screaming to Heaven for the mercy that the mob would not allow Paul Reed and Will Cato, the two Negro principals in the murder and Durning of Henry Hodges and wife and three of their children, six miles from Statesboro, Ga., recently, were burned at the stake August 16, ‘That afternoon at 1:29 o'ciock a mob charged down on the evurt house, overpowered the military guards se- cured Cato and Reed, who had been fourd guilty after a legal trial and sentenced to be hanged, took them two miles from Statesboro and there burned them alive, ‘The clin.ax came quickly and un- expectedly. The forenoon had been passed quietly, the trial of Paul Reed, the ringleader, being concluded and averdict of guilty rendered. Both he and Will Cato found guilty the day before, were sentenced to hang September 9. The crowd assembled about the court house was not as large as yesterday nor was it so threatening, though for that matter there was never much parade, the countrymen always being quiet. EEGINNING THE AGITATION. In the trial of Reed little delay had been caused and on its conclusion the prisoners were hurried into the witness room where a strong guard of military was mounted over them, In the corridors the agitation began. The spectators left the court room and from the lawn outside many en- tered the hallways. Shortly before one o'clock the crowd was addressed by a tall man who seemed to inflame it greatly. He called on those about him to fol- low him, Then captain Hitch, of the Oglethorpe Light intantry, who was in comand of the forces, realized that the situation had become des- perate, He posted guardson each Of the stairways that led to the floor above where the prisoners were con- fined. With fixed bayonets, but un- loaded rifles the guards stood. The mob surged towards them, but were repulsed several times. The deter- mined effurt was yet to be made. ‘At the rear stairway the gravest danger threatened. Prominent men, among them the Rev. Mr. Hodges, brother of the murdered man, sprang tothe front to address the crowd. They begged its members to disperse. Sheriff Kendrick cautioned the crowd Pesce eee Le: ay een ines them to leave, declaring that fiv }imore men were equally guilty ait Cato and Reed, but that ouly by in formation tu be secured from the con ‘jdemmed men could the others b fconsieted The crowd demandec that he promise not to take the Negroe: {back to Savanuah. ‘This he declines Jtudo. Suddenly twenty-five crowded Jaround the guards, Before they Jcould be prevented, they had caugh: two of the guards, wrested their wea |pons from them and thrown open the breech locks. The weapons were empty. That was what the crowd | wanted to ascertain, - The troops had | been ordered not to-load their rifles. The captured soldiers were held prisoners. The same policy was followed with others of the soldiers. Man after man caught isolated, was relieved of his rifle after a struggle. SOLDIERS FOUGHT IN VAIN, At the front = member of the crowd crept along the wall until he got close to the guards. He threw himself upon them, In the breach thus formed his companions threw them- selves. Two hundred wildly cheer ing men followed and soon the eol- diers, though they fought desperately, and inflicted bayonet wounds upon some of their assailants, were over- powered. The small guard about the prisoners withdrew into the room and closed the door, The mob crashed againstit, bursting it in easily, Cato, Reed, Mandy Bell and the other prisoners cowered before the crowd. Cato and Reed alone were dragged out. Reed was taken down one stairway with a rope about his neck and Cato down the other, bot pleading for their lives, ONE NEGRO COSI ESSED, By this time the crowd numbered 500 persons. The dvomed men were dragged, the crowd shouting and cheering, along the roadway to the Hodves homestead. The heat was so intense that the crowd wearied bts two miles of the six mile route had been traversed. Going seventy- five yards from the road the crowd halted, The two Negroes were told thev had but a short time to live and that they should confess. Reed con- fessed, implicating other Negroes, as hehad inthe court room. He de- nied, however, that he had taken an active part in the murder. Cato an- swered incoherently, ‘The crowd moved across a field to astrip of woodland. A member of the mob made a speech recounting the horrors ot the crime. This in- flamed the crowd to the burning pitch Toa large stump twelve fect high the men were chained with their backs to the stump. ‘Then a wagon load of pine wood was hauled to the spot. It was piled around the men and ten gallous of kerosene was thrown over them, SCENE WAS FHOTOGRAPHED. A photographer was present and the crowd was cleared back that he might get seversl views of the men bound to the stake and ready for the} burning. Just as the match was ap- phed to the pyre one of those in front asked Reed if he wanted to tell the truth before he died. “Yes, sir; I killed Mr. and Mrs, Hedges,” he, replied. “Who killed the children?” he was asked, “Handy Bell,” came the response, as the flames leaped upwards. Fur- ther questioning was impossible in the wild tumult, The spectacle was frightful. As the flames touched Reed's naked, oil soaked, was almost the tirst thing the in an endeavor to choke himself and avoid the fearful torture. Only oncedid he complain. He said: “Lord, have mercy.” Cato screamed in agony and beg- gedto be shot. His heavy hair, whick. was oil-soaked, was almost the first the flames fastened on, are reported organized in variou: sections of the country, for the pur pose of whipping Negroes.” The above is a quotation from the | Memphis Commercial Appeal of Aug ust 18th. The distinguished edita is referring tu the existence of mob law within the state of Georgia. Such is the state of aflairsin’America, the supposed asylum of the oppressed. ‘Yes, in America, the land of the free and home of the brave, Can the Negroes uf America truth. fully sing: ly country "tis of thee.” Sweet land of hberty. Ofthiee I sg." The same distinguished editor states in his paper that the flogging ot Negroes around Statesboro, Geor- gia ate nightly occurrences, and are too frequent to excite more than a passing notice, The Commercial- Appeal uses the following language: “The scene of the excitement has shifted from this city to the rich ag- ricultural regions surrounding it, At Biggs’ Mill, half a dozen miles from here, several well-to-do white plant- ers met today and deliberately plan- ned how to rid their neighborhood of obnoxious Negroes. Individual Negroes were marked for lashing and tonight part of the program is being carried out. Two victims, 2 Diack man and a black woman have been marked for tonight at Register, a railway station, ten miles from here. Their names were given to the Asso: ciated Press correspondent today. Their offenses are disrespectful pro- test against white supremacy.” You see that these Negroes who have been marked are not criminals; they are not even accused of any crime, ac*ording to the law. ‘They are no doubt law-abiding citizens, having some political aspirations and the courage to ask for justice under the constitution. All of this is the result of the lynching and burn- ing of two Negroes, Cato and Reed, afew days ago. So you see that mab| law hag no end when once aroused. And in the name of Almighty God, I do sincerely recommend that this nation annex one more amendment to our constitution making lynch law a national crime, to be passed upon by a federal grand jury and tried by the United States court. It would remove from lynching its local backing, wherever it might be found, Yours respectfully, D, E. Catpwent, M. D. Colored Man Wins. ‘The four days shooting in the ar my cavalry competition was complet ed at Fort Riley Wednestay of las week. In this competition it wa possible for marksmen to make 100 points, Following is the team o twelve cavalry marksmen who wil participate in the national competi tion with scores and medals: Quar termaster Sergeant Benjamia A, An deraon, Tenth cavalry distinguishes man, 864, gold medal; Captain Harry Lat Cavanaugh, Tenth cavalry, 829 gold medal; Captain Thomas Q Donaldson, Jr., Eighth cavalry, $16 gold medal; Quartermaster Sergean! Beridey E, Baker, Troop D, Third cavalry, 816, gold medal; Sergean! Sant Johnson. Troop G, Third cay alry, 799, silver medal; Captain Sher. wood A. Cheney, engineers, 792, sil ver medal; First Sergeant Rober Johnson, ‘troop K, Tenth cavalry 792, silver medal; Captain William H. Hay, Tenth cavalry 789, silve: Second Lieutenant Alden M. Gra. ham, First cavalry, 785, silver medal Sergeant Henry Torbunn, Troop D Fourth cavalry. 785, silver medal; Private James Logan, Troop I, Ninth cavalry; 784, silver medal; Captain Selah Tompkins, Seventh cavalry, 783, silver medal. ‘The markeman running the highest score isa Negro, The army pistol competition commenced last Friday. The uavy and marine corps teams and national guard teams from Wash- ington, D. C., Massachusetts, Rhode Taland, and Penvsylvania have ar- rived in camp for the national com- Petition. Fifteen states will be rep- resented, We are coming, Father Abraham, and we will be there when all of the Southern sympathizers and those partial to colored people are in hell. Taborion Notes. KANSAS CITY, KANS. Dear Sir: I beg of you space in yonr paper to say a few words in regards to Washington Tem- ple No-25 of. Kansas City, Kans. We are sorry to say that death visited our Temple: dnd “took from our midst Sir John Massie and Sir Robert E. Newton. We pray that our loss is heavens gain. Sir Massie died Monday afternoon at 5 oclock. His fun- eral was held from Mt Pleasent church ar 3 oclock Sunday after- noon. He leaves a host of rela- tives and friends to mourn his loss. Sir Newton died Tuesday evening at G oclock. His funer- al was held from the M. E. Church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Both funerals.were largely attended, Ep Hexperson, C. M. M. Wasuincton C. S. Victoria Tabernacle No, 30 meets the firet and third Fridays in each mouth at 2:30 p, m, at Taborian hall on Delaware street. Dt. Lintias Brion, H. P., 203 Ohio avenue. Dt. Linian Hanes, C. R, Golden Leat Tent No. 1 meets the Fourth Saturday in each monti at 3 p.m at Taborian hall. Dt. Lintiay Harpes, Q.M. Mise Sarah Williams, Enaowment secretary of K.T., has removed to 1315 Washington, Lincoln, Nebr. BALINA, KANS Salina Sunbeam Tabernacle No 7 is gettivg along nicely at present. Meet first and third Friday ih each month at the U. K. T. Hall. ‘The members of the Temple are doing all they can to work upa palatium. The Tabernacle will give an entertainment Sept 1o at their hall Every one is invited. We have lost one of our members since the Grand session Dt Sindia Hawkins. Whereas the almighty God ha: seen fitto remove from our midst our member and daughter, Sinda Hawkins, Resolved by Salma Sunbeam Tabernacle No 7, that while we bow with humble submission to the wil ofthe Most High, we do mourn for our Dt. who has been called irom her labor to rest, Resolved, that this Tabernacle tenders its heartfelt sympathy to the family and relatives of our deceased Dt. in this their sad afiliction, Resolved, that tke members of this Tabernacle will attend the body of our deceased Dtr. to the grave in tull regalia to pay the last honors to her remains. Resolved, that these resolutions be entered upon the minutes of this Tabernacle and that a copy of them be sent to the family of our deceased Daughter. Sauuie Wictey, HP. Litute Heyy, 0. BR. LAWRENCE, KAN. Dr. J. J. Kenner Sundayed in Topeka. Prof. Britt of Louisville, Ky. and Rey. Wilson of Kansas City visited last week with Rev. H. Jones. Prof. Britt gave a song recital to a good audience Mon- day evening at Baptist Church. Rev. Thompson isin Excel- sior Springs for his health. Mrs. E. M. Wooten of Ottawa spent a few days in the city this week. . Misses Susie Eagleson and Georgia Watkins of Topeka are visiting in the city this week, and the young people eutertain- ed them with a party at the hall Tuesday night. Mrs. Phoebe Swader of Liber- ty Mo. is visiting in the city. ) urs. Firinda Crouch left last Tuesday to spend a few days in Kansas City. Traffic between the two Law- ences has been cut off since Tuesday morning. The abut- ment to the north end of the bridge fell in and there has been threatening danger of the great structure being entirely dam- aged,- Mrs. J. B. Moore returned from Kansas City this week. INDIGNATION AT WEBB CITY severe whippirg that would hay: been considered the proper punish ment. But there were many in the crowd that followed at the heels o! Henry Duncan while Officer Jack Griffith was taking him from Barret Heights back to the police station who were ready enough to incite to toore severe measures. The cries of “Lynch him,” “Hang him,” Shoot the nigger,” were heard quite freely, and there was no question that the feeling was very strong aga:nst the fellow, not only on account of the charge that was made against him, but for the additional reason that it was feared an effect was being made to spirit him outof town, and thus prevent the ends of justice being du- ly carried into effect. The circumstances under which the excitement arose and the nature of the charge against the accused are detailed below. CAUSE OF DUNCAN'S ARREST Henr{ Duncan, a negro whose re- putation has not been as good asit ought to have been, was arrested Sunday by Officer Sayles on com- plaint of Mrs Minerva Owens, a highly respectable lady, widow of tee late Robert Owens, to whom, it was alleged he had sent a most offen- sive letter. His employer, Attorn- ey H.W, Curry, went on his bond and Duncan was released for appear- ancein the police court yesterday morning: Upon presentirg himself Duncan pleaded not guilty and his case was then set down tox trial at 7 Pp. ‘The letter complained of was not addressed to Mrs. Oweus but to “the woman in the hammock who smiled and nodded,” and its purport was to seek an interveiw for the purpose of delivering ‘an important message.” It was therefore a deliberate insult tothe lady and she was not only greatly ehocked and unnerved at the receipt of such an epistle but also necesearily alarmed at the threaten- ed visit to her premises of a nigger ot whom she knew absolutely noth- ing. Under these circumstances Mrs. Owens about noon on Saturday called for the assistance of Officer Sayles, a personal friend of ber late husband aud her family. Sayles sent to her house on Washington and First street and he was accom- vanied by George * Pender, of the ire department. They both secret- -d themselves on the premises and waited the hour which Duncan had pointed for his visit. The nigger yas prompt in his arrival. He went cross lots to the last fence of Mrs. Dwen's house just as the letter had ndicated and found the lady sitting mn the porch. Acting on suggestion of the officers, Mrs. Owens addressed o Duncan the question. “Did you send me that letter?” His reply was, “Yes, ma'm.” ‘Again she asked him in effect the ame question and the same answer ras repeated, Both Sayles and Pender heard vhat was eaid and thoy at once ap- eared onthe scene. They had ard as they believed enough to rarrant his crrest and they ordered 1m to throw up his hands. Dun- an promptly did so at the same ime ssying; “What do you want me for?” ‘When told that it was for sending n improper letter to Mrs- Owens, e denied ever sending any letter. fe was then taken to the lock-up nd soon afterwards released on. ondof $200, Mr. Currey is going is security. ‘THE CROWD IN DEAD EARNzST. ‘There had been a hundred or more nen and boys gathered in the court oom and probably twice that num- er in the immediate vicinity outside, ind there had not been wanting shile the question of continuing the ase was under consideration an evi- ent feeling of righteous indignation, Porte ve RY Se? . aed Se ere 6 Threatened Lynching Negro Arrested for Sending Letter to White Ladys H.W. Curry Says White Man wrote Letter and at Proper Time Will be Turned Over to the Law. aarnnmrannn ARAA ARRAS Ana) strong reason why some immediate disposition should be made of the charge under which Duncan had been placed in custody. When, therefore, the marshal and other officers left the court room in company with Mr. Curry, the ex- pression was heard on all hande that there must be no trifling with the order of the court. “We want that nigger bronght into court,” they said. “We want to see what he looks like.” “Bring him and let's take alook at him,” with other similar remarks were uttered with an evident determination that he should not be allowed to escape, if the crowd had any way of making its intentions and desires effective. Swill the general belief, at first ap- peared to be that the officers would do their duty, and Mr. Curry’s assur- ance that Duncan would undoubted- ly be tound at his house was accept- ed at its full values But when minutes of delay multi- plied, and more than half an hour had clapsed without any word that the prisoner was on his way back to the court room, the crowd took the matter in its own hands. This at feast was the action of quite 2 conaid- erable number of those who bad been up to that time waiting in the vicinity of the city buitding. A hundred or more thereuponstart- ed fur Mr. Currey’ residence on West Joplin street, to find out just Low matters were progressing, and when they reached the house they found a3 many more gathered at that point, and x11 of them discussing the situa- tion with considerable warmth of ex- pression and att‘tude ‘They learned eventually that Mar shal Mountjoy had, at the suggestion and earnest solicitation of Mr. Cur- rey, consented to the sending of Dun- can on the next street car to Joplin, there to be held in safe custody until Tuesday morning. He had agreed to this in the belief that the nigger’s life would be in jeopardy if he is tak- en back to court and put on trial, ‘Duncan had been placed in charge ot officer Jack Griffiths, who proceed- ed with him as tar as Barrett Heights there to await the arrival of a street car going south. But hefore a car arrived he had been followed by ap excited crowd, whose shouts of ‘Hang him,” “Lynch him,” and sun- iry expressions of iike import made he chicer feel as if there was immi- nent danger of his prisoner being ‘akeu out of his custody. OFFICER GRIFFITH'S STORY. “Thad taken Duncan over to the treet railway,” he said, “in compli- ance with the marshal’s orders, to go with him ou the next car to Joplin. But while he was waiting for a car he crowd that gathered around me ecaine so threatening that I felt as f it was necessary to do something to vrevent them taking the nigger away rom me. I knew pretty nearly very man and boy in the crowd, and (think that the threats that I heard ame mostly from the young fellows ut I felt they were just the kind of ; hreats that would incite 2 mob to islence. Then‘l made up my mind hat it would be best to yield to the rish of the crowd and take the fellow yack to the police station here rather han make them still madder by at- empting to put him on astreet car. Sut my intention atill was to take jim us town on 2 street car, as Dun- an is club-footed and could only ralk slowly at best. But finally, as Taat resort, I pulled my gun on the rowd. It wastheonly thicg I could lo to make them fall back, and it jad theeffect. I didn’t haveto fires hot, and I didn’t expect that I would aveto. But most of the boys who rere making the most noise knew hat I would have used the gun ifit ad really been necessary to protect ay prisoner. They kept on howling nd shouting all the way up town, coe pha Cm LSE VOR Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, AUG. 26, 1904. We notice in a Kansas City paper a few days ago, where a man was assaulted for crossing a funeral procession. The time has come when our people should not take so much stock in long funeral processions, to such an extent that the highways must be so obstructed thereby impeding pedestrians. We think it is impolite to cross between the funeral line of march, but we think it is burdensome to be compelled to wait possibly until a procession a mile long passes, when one is in a hurry. Some time one is in a hurry to seek a doctor to prevent another's death. This being true, it is better to save the living than to hold long hyprocritical sermons over the dead. But as the old quotation says, "Let the dead bury the dead." The late John J. Ingalls said, "The Bible and the hymn book are all well enough, but what the African race needs is another Toussaint L'Overture, with the blood stained banner of revolution and the torch and sword." Negroes of Georgia, note these facts, and when your families and homec are assailed, go out and protect them, if it cost your life. Ed. T. RILING candidate for judge of Douglas county will never have the pleasure of filling the position. Aman who favors lynching and burning may fit all right in Georgia but out here in educated Kansas, the people will never stand for it. UNCLE SAM has forgot, he should withdraw the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry from their present stations and send them into Georgia where they will teach the hellish ruffians of that state how to regard and obey the law. WHEN the Negro gets enough manly courage to shoulder his gun and go out and fight for his family and his home, then lynchings and burnings will cease. The last Emancipation celebration is billed for Jan. 1, 1905. We will then have an intermission from that time until Aug. 1. BETWEEN Georgia and hell; of the two evils we prefer the latter. OLATHE NOTES. Mrs. matilda Adams who died last Monday was shipped to Carthage for burial. Mrs. Rebecca Pearson of Burlington returned to her home Saturday. Rev. A, E. Wilson of Kansas City conducted services at Second Baptist Church last Sunday it being the installation of the pastor, Rev. J. W. Gordon. Solos, short addresses were rendered also some choice selections by the choir. The collection for the day was $31.50. Rev. J. G. Gordon and wife are visiting in Kansas City. Mesdames A. Alexander and Libbie Johnson visited their sister, Mrs. S. J. Rollins last week. Portraits in Oil from Life. O. J. BF ART Studio—1512 N. 5th St. O. J. BROOK ARTIST. -1512 N. 5th St. KANSAS C ew 179 ld 1302 Night P Eureka Drug Sto Eureka Dr Eureka Drug Store. CARL W. SHAFFER, Phar. A Complete line of Drugs, Toilet Articles, Stationery, PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIAL Toilet Articles, Stationery, C PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY: Rick Avenue. St. Jo ESTERN UNIVERS Drugs, Toilet Articles, Stationery, Cigars, Etc. PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY: 922 Frederick Avenue. St. Joseph, Missouri. 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The colored people of this place will, by request, repeat the drama, "Miillie the Quadroon" at the Olathe Opera House Thusday evening, Aug 25. L. E. Williams is able to be out again. C. A. Young returned to thier home in Chicago last week. George Young and brother, Charles visited in Kansas City last Monday. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE The addition to the girls dormitory is almost complete. It will enable us to accommodate a larger number of young women than any previous year. The carpenters are now remodelling the boys dormitory which promises to be quite neat and attractive. Miss Mary M. Carson, Ann Arbor Mich., graduate of Stenographic Institute teacher of much experience will have charge of Business Course Department. Miss Mildred Bryant, Cambridge Mass, graduate of Fisk University Musical Conservatory, special training Boston Conservatory will have charge of Musical department and Dean of Normal Dep't. The young men of the Carpentry Dep't who remained at school during the summer did very creditable work on the new building. Phenes {New 179 Old 1302 QUINDARO, ROOKS, IST. KANSAS CITY, KAS. rug Store. OFFER, Phar. e line of Stationery, Cigars, Etc. A SPECIALTY: NIVERSITY, lege, Normal, Sub-Normal and Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Nor- and Vocal), including piano, ing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Book-Binding, Business Course, ing, Tailoring, Dressmaking and dering, Farming and Gardening. o, Heathful Climate, Good In- mers. s and all inducements offered, on, A. M., D.D., DENT, EL RENO, O. T. Rev. Jelts filled the pulpit Sunday in the absence of Rev. Brookins. Mrs. Cuington has been sick the past ten days but is better at this writing. Miss Bertha Harding has returned home from Weatherford where she went to furnish music for a concert Aug. 4. W. G. Jordan is now employed at the Ainstine. Mrs. J. Ccx, after visiting her daughter, has started on her mission work and expects to visit many churches in Kansas. Misses Trelawney Dunbar of Guthrie is the guest of the Harding sisters. NORTH TOPEKA The Twelve Star club will be entertained at 903 Western Ave. by Mrs. J. Hopkins. They gave Rev. Hart $3 last Monday for the Association. All of the members of Macedonia Tabernacle, No 93, are requested to be present at their hall, 508 West B St, the first Thursday in September at 2 oclock sharp. MRS. I. M. JCRDAN, H. P. Rev, Dudley of Ft Scott preached at Macedonia Church Sunday. Miss Jenny Bess is reported much better. Little Lettie Gibson is on the sick list. Grant Rowe is still very sick. Mrs. J. C. Hicks of Vinita, I. T. is visiting relatives. Crayons, Pastels. Night Phone 1791/2 New Night Bel St. Joseph, Missouri. KANSAS. **AGENTS WANTED** - Do you want the agency for one or more of the above books? If so you get the ABBOY MUSEUM AGENTS. Agents in the field are made from $50 to $100 a day. We pay big commissions, supply books on credit and send Outfit Free. Write for full participation at once. Don't hesitate—we mean what we say. J. L NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Illinois 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, [SubNormal, 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., LL.D., PRESIDENT. JEFFERSON CITY. MISSOURI A NEG Do you want a negro negro knowledge, negro Is fact, these four books about the negro race. " FIRST — "In the Prairie Ragga," by Perf. W. J. SECOND — "The Star Price," $1.50. THIRD — "Twainflict Cent by 100 of America's Grain FOURTH — "Golden T Glass and Dr. W. J. AGENTS WANTED — D books? If so you get the Above Library Free. It is free. Agents now in the field are making from $5.00 to on credit and send Quilt Free. Write for full particu- laries at once. Don't hesitate—we mean what we say. Austin Too! The M. K. & T. R.'s now reaches with its own rails, the more important cities of Texas. Katy trains entered Austin in June 6th, over the new extension from Grager, on the main line, where close connections are made with all important trans north and south bound. "Katy" now has uncelebrated service to the thriving Texas cities of San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Ft Worth, Worth, Galveston and Austin. For something new in illustrated literature about Texas and the Southeast, write Headquarters! WAITERS CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city..... 214-210 Francis St., ST JOSEPH, MO WHEN IN ATCHISON call on Mrs. Anna Lemons 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. STEVENSON HOUSE. 2029—WALNUT STREET—2029 Everything First-class. Hot and Cold Baths. Mme. Carrie M. Stevenson, Prop. John H. Stevenson, Mgr. ST. LOUIS. . . . MO. Will Hill, MANAGER. Fred. L. Douglass, PROPRIETOR. The "ZANZIBAR" SALOON AND HOTEL. First-class in all its Appointments.—Newly Furnished Throughout. Rates. Keasonable. ..... 20S Independence Avenue. KANSAS CITY, - - MO. Lincoln Be Your Own Bess. 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. Spotts' Scientific Research Bureau, N. Topeka, Kansas. No. 22901. In Shawnee county, Kansas District Court. Bessie M. Wall, Plaintiff, v Edward G. Wall, Defendant. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION. State of Kansas to Edward G. Wall, Defendant, greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Shawnee County Kansas District Court by the above named plaintiff; that her petition was filed in said court on the 10th day of August, 1904, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 26th day of September, A. D. 1904, judgment will be rendered against you in said court forever divorcing said plaintiff from you, and decreeing that the marriage contract heretofore entered into between you and said plaintiff, be set aside and held for naught. MONROE & SCHOOL, Att'y's for Plaintiff. [Attest:] I. S. Curtis, Clerk. A Suggestion. On August 9th and 23rd and Sept. 13th and 27th the M. K. & T. R'y will sell excursion tickets from St. Louis, Hannibal, Kansas City Junction City and intermediate points in Missouri and Kansas to points in the Indian Territory, Oklahoma and Texas at the extremely low rate of $15.00 for the round trip. Tickets good 21 days from date of sale with liberal stopover privileges. You have friends in the Old States; you want them to visit you, or you want them to come and see what the Southwest is and what it offers. Why not write them and acquaint them with the low rate excursions? If you want literature to send them it will be cheerfully furnished by addressing "KATY," St. Louis. Institute, School for Colored Youth. ALLEN, A. M., President. Normal, Preparatory, Industrial Preparatory, Normal, [Sub- tang School, Music (Instrumental (Fine Arts and Mechanical)), Lunch, Blacksmithing, Machinery, and Gardening, Printing, Type- ing and Laundering. Free Tuition, New Dormi- vements, Buildings Heated by Steam, reach in any public school in the state. are assisted in their efforts to earn their present testimonials of good moral information write to HEN, A. M., LL.D., PRESIDENT. MISSOURI Henry Hutchinson Rooms, Board, Lunch. Open day and night. 212 Deleware St. Leavenworth Dad Johnson and James Saunders left Friday for Colorado. James Wealer made an interesting talk on Education last week. Let the... AMERICAN Steam Laundry Do your family washing—5c pound. It will save you money. 114 W. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 341. When in Kansas City stop at MRS. V L. NORTH'S Old Occidental Hotel and Care Neatly Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings 1001-1005 E. 18th Street Kansas City. - - Missouri erry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY ONE FULL QUART OF WHISKEY FREE We know the meaning of words and will do as we may. We claim to be the lowest price. Whiskey Moose and the North Karcelina Whiskey we sell is good—there's no bad. People here wouldn't adduce it if they knew how—they are too busy best selling whiskey for mating, beating and watering. We sell more regular old whiskey and less water than any known competitor. "Caspper's 11 Year Old" Whiskey is the highest price we will buy it back. We have a place of choice and the People's National Bank and the Fredmont Savings Bank of this city will tell you our word is good. To introduce this old brand of whiskey, in old-style copper still, just a small pot of this Year Old—two sample bottles, one in one if year old—a cocktail and a drinking glass—all for $8.95. If $8.95 is sent we will send it to you free of charge a large sample of Instantons Massage of the skin immediately upon application. The improvement will be seen has been applied. Be not deceived. No preparation can turn a colorful person, but Instantons Massage Cream will make the darkest skin. It whitens, smooths, limeens and beautifies. Remove in, discolorations, ears, blotches, moth patches, letter pots, small pots, and brings back to the most faded completion the satiny texture of youth. Positively not injurious. Used by old and young. It is the of the twentieth century. In order to prove its great beautifying power, sample by mail, postage paid, absolutely free. Write to-day to THE CASPER CO. (Inc.) 958 Casper Blvd. WINSTON-SALKER, N.C. FREE FREE and address, with the names and addresses of three friends interested in will send to you free of charge a large sample of Instantons Massage of the skin immediately upon application. The improvement will be seen has been applied. Be not deceived. No preparation can turn a colorful person, but Instantons Massage Cream will make the darkest skin. It whitens, smooths, limeens and beautifies. Remove in, discolorations, ears, blotches, moth patches, letter pots, small pots, and brings back to the most faded completion the satiny texture of youth. Positively not injurious. Used by old and young. It is the of the twentieth century. In order to prove its great beautifying power, sample by mail, postage paid, absolutely free. Write to-day to COLORADO, and return VIA UNION PACIFIC- $17.50 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 City Agt., 525 Kan. Ave. J. C. FULTON, Depot Agent. Island System Colorado Short Line $17.50 TO over, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Tickets on sale daily from June 1st to Sept. 30th inclusive. Final return limit Oct. 31st, 1904. For tickets, reservations and all other informa- tion, see Society in the U.S. Our society is similar in character and management to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE. heprotection of our families warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topka, Kansas. Over 250,000 Pleased Customers shipments made in plain box, by mail or in-ladate contents. ONE FULL QUART OF WHISKEY FREE We know the meaning of words and will do as we say. We claim to be the lowest price. Whiskey House and the Largest Mall Order Whiskey Caterers in the South. All the North Carolina Whiskey will go to people here wouldn't adducerize if they knew how—they are too honest. Next whiskey sellers are noted for mixing, blending and whiskey. We allow more attention and advice than any knows competitor. "Casper's 11 Year Old" Whiskey is a liquid joy! It made by honest people in the mountains of birth of North Carolina. Our grandfathers. First rate whiskey is sold at $0.00 to $0.00 per gallon, but it's not any better than "Casper's 11 Year Old." It must be the best whiskey you can afford. First rate whiskey 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, dear Whiskey, we offer all quarters of "Casper's 11 Year Old." We have one sample bottle, one size if you old—a work crew and a drinking glass—all for $0.86. If $0.99 is sent we double the above and put in Free One Full Quart Extra. We have over 100 different 2瓶 per gallon key for $80 or will furnish twenty full quart bottles on receipt of $11 and give free corkerwalls, drinking glasses and sample bottles. We ship in plain horse with no marks to indicate contents, and Propay all Expenses. Buyers West of Town, Kannah, Nebraska and Dakota must add 18 cents per quart extra. THE CASPER CO. (Inc.) 958 Casper Bldg. WINSTON-SALEN, N.C. Send your name and address, with the names and addresses of three friends interested in hair ties, 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. Noprepation can turn a colored person into a white person, but Instantana Massage Cream will make the darkest skin several shade lighter. It whitens, smooths, soothes, purifies, and beautifies. Removes imprints of acne, scars, blotches, moth patches, her spots, smallpox pox and all facial imperfections, and brightens the skin. Peach-like tint of youth. Postedly not injurious. Used by old and young. It is the grandest discovery of the twentieth century. In order to provoke 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. COLORADO, and return VIA ...UNION PACIFIC-... $17.50 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 P. A. LEWIS, City Agt., 525 Kan. Ave. J. C. FULTON, Depot Agent. 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. WOODMEN REAL ESTATE PROTECTION Society in the U.S. Our s to the KNIGHTS AND MODERN WOODMEN. INSURANCE. heprote matter of insurance. Good Headquarters: 117 West Over 250,000 Pleased Customers Alipmenta made in India bazaar. No marks to indi- dicate contents. Casper's 11 YEAR' OLD WHISKEY MADE BY HONEST NORTH CAROLINA PEOPLE FREE Send your name and address hair tonics, and we will send the Cream. It brightens the skin in five minutes after it has been ap- person into a white person, but several shades lighter. It white- stantly wrinkles, tan, discolora- and all facial imperfections, and and peach-like tint of youth. It grandest discovery of the twent- we will send a large sample by m BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. COL ...-UNIO EV from June inclusive TO Be sure you F. A. LEWIS, City Agt., 525 Rock Isl The Color -Denver, C Tickets on inclusive. For ticket tion, see Rock Band SYSTEM Knights and Ladies Issues policiesi 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 FREE FREE A. M. FULLER, C. P. A., Topeka. PHONE 384. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 406 Kansas Ave. OFFICE HOURS 7:10 A.M. 12 M. to 4 P.M. Ind. Phone 159. 7:10 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special Attention to degrades of women and private deceases. Office and Residence. 251 Mansion Street. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 226 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 774. Calls answered day and night. A. P. TONE WILSON, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW. -PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS.- Divorce Cases a Specialty- Houses to Sell-monthly pay- ments-Houses to Kent. 12 KILMEN RD. Topeka, Kans. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Arch Ray has returned to his home in Emporia. Mr. J, B. Fleming of Horton was in the city last week on business. Mrs. Curry of Ottawa visited her son, Joseph, and his family Sunday. Mr. James White will visit extensively in Western Kansas this week. Richard Gaines left Wednesday for Kansas City to spend a few days. Miss Carrie Pheonix of Emporia is visiting her sister, Mrs. Reynolds. W. W. Fisher will make the emancipation speech at Phillipsburg, this week. Prof. R. B. McWilliams of Lawrence was in the city a few days this week. Miss Eva Elliott accompanied her father home to Emporia Sunday uight. ROOMS FOR RENT—Call at THE PLAINDEALER office, 112 E. Seventh street. Misses Georgia Watkins and Miss Susie Eagleson are visiting friends in Lawrence. Miss Ollie Stull has returned from Kansas City, where she attended the association. Miss Birdie Jenkins left Thursday for Chicago, where she will visit for a few weeks. Messrs. Fred West and Will Elliot of Emporia spent Sunday in the city visiting friends. Rev. J. R. Kansom, P. E., spent a few days in the city this week visiting his family. Miss Hattie Gough is quite ill with an attack of fever at her home, 422 East First street. Mrs. Fannie Hoe spent Sunday in Kansas City visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mary Roundtree. Mrs. Giles Elliott of Emporia passed through the city Tuesday, en route to the World's Fair. Mr. and Mrs. H. Cook and Mrs. Wm. Cook of Atchison spent Sunday in the city visiting friends. Mrs. Woodie, proprietress of the King hotel, of Lawrence, was a visitor in the city last Sunday. M. W. Freeman, of the T. I. I., is touring the western part of the state in the interest of the school. Miss Bessie Buckner and Mrs. Belle Murray of Atchison are the guests of Mrs. Robert Buckner. Miss Minnie Howell entertained the ladies of the Golden Rod club at the Industrial institute last Friday. Any desiring to rent rooms will do well to call at THE PLAINDEALER office, as they have several rooms to be let. Mrs. J. M. Brown and little scn. Merle, will accompany Rev. Brown on his trip to Richmond and Camden, Mo. this week. Miss Ella Berry of Colorado Springs arrived Monday and stayed over Tuesday with her cousin, Mrs. Harry Simmons. Miss Libby Wilson of Lawrence visited her sister-in-law, Mrs. E. A. Wilson, last week, and spent a very pleasant time in the city. Died—At his home on Thirteenth and Shunganunga, last Sunday evening, Mr. Ambrose Stammers. His death was the result of old age. Mr. Frank Moss passed through the city last Monday, en route to St. Louis, where he will spend some time taking in sights at the fair. Mrs. Connell of Albuquerque, N. M., who was operated on at Stormont hospital, is much improved, and she hopes to be able to return home soon. Mrs. R. H. Wade and niece, Hazel Harris, left Monday night for Dover, Oklahoma, where she will visit some time with Mrs. Susie Ford and Miss Luvenia Brown. Mrs. George Grey of 907 W. Seventeenth street entertained Messrs. G. W. Ferguson, Andrew Anderson and the business manager at a chicken dinner last Sunday. Dr. J. J. Kenver and W. C. Brown of Lawrence were in the city Sunday. Both are progressive young men, and are doing much toward solving "that perplexing problem." Mesdames Mary and Belle Bennett entertained at six o'clock dinner last Friday evening the following: Mr. and Mrs. N. Chiles, Rev. and Mrs. J. F. C. Taylor and children. Mrs. Laura Wright and Misses Mattie Allen, Esther Wright and Levina Webb of Ottawa, were among the excursionists Sunday, and made this office a very pleasant call. FOR SALE—By J. R. Lytle, 929 Kansas avenue, 3 room house, 401 Crane street, $550; cash, $50, balance at $6 per month. Lots on Kansas avenue, $100 for ten days. The fifth annual session of the National Negro Business League will be held in Tomlinson hall, Indianapolis, Ind., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 31, September 1 and 2. Misses Euis Morgan, Grace Atkinson, Cyrenia Smith, and Messrs. Arch Kay, Fred Stonestreet and Richard Gaines picniced at Vinewood Tuesday and report a fine time. Hon. J. M. Johnson of Oskaloosa was circulating among friends in Topeka Tuesday. Mr. Johnson is one of the presidential electors, and will act as messenger to carry the vote to Washington. Mrs. Allen Bentley entertained at dinner complimentary to Miss Eva Elliott of Emporia. The following attended: Misses Lutie and Ara Hawkins, Jennie Grant, Lulu Odell and Elwilla Brown. Misses Audrey Motin and Lydia Slaughter entertained twenty-five young people Wednesday evening complimentary to Miss Lva Elliott of Emporia. The evening was pleasantly spent in games. Andy Sims of Hutchinson was among the excursionists who visited Topeka Sunday. He is an old Twenty-third Kansas veteran and his many comrades and friends in this place were delighted to gaze upon his jolly countenance. Mr. and Mrs. R. Carroll and Miss Plumberg of Strong City were sightseeing in Topeka Sunday. They are as fine a lot of people as one cares to meet, and whenever they visit Topeka, they will always receive a hearty welcome. Mrs. J. H. Odell, who has been seriously ill is reported no better. On account of the hot weather she has been removed to the home of Mrs. P. E. Oden, two miles south of Topeka, and hopes to benefit by the pure country air. Prof. W. T. Vernon has been invited by the National Committee to make speeches during the campaign. This is quite an honor for the professor as well as the colored people of the West. He will tour Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania. E. F. Real, our popular young Topekan, who is the city passenger and ticket agent for the A. T. & S. F. at Leavenworth, is doing much to build up the company. He is the coming young man, and we expect to see him way up in the railroad circles in a few years. "Marsh" G. Holloway, mechanical head of the Horton Commercial, was in the city Monday, en route to Wichita to attend the Masonic Grand lodge. He is looking and feeling fine, and in the printing world is setting a mighty hot pace for all who are traveling his direction. EXCLUSIVE HAT STORE where you can get the best STETSON HAT $3.50 $4 A. J. August, Agent for Hawes Hats, 602 Kansas Avenue. Mrs. A. Howard left Wednesday for St Joe to attend Grand Lodge of the Good Samaritan. Miss Gertrude Solomon, who has been visiting in Ottumwa, Ia. for some weeks returned home Wednesday morning. Mrs. T. W. Brown is taking care of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs Hayes while the latter is taking in sights at St. Louis. Mrs. J. M. Wright had six o'clock dinner Monday for Mrs. Murray, Misses Bessie and Corinne Buckner, Messrs. M. Holloway, Dr. Briscoe, and Mrs. R. Buckner. Miss Ara Hawkins entertained last Thursday evening complimentary to Miss Eva Elliott of Emporia. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and music. The out of town guests were Miss Bessie Buckner of Oklahoma, Miss Manie Fayne of Kansas City and Misses Orphia and Effie James. Our friend, Charles Lytle, has returned from Denver and Colorado Springs. If it were possible, we should say that he was looking better than ever; but as all will have to admit, Mr. Lytle is naturally a fine looking fellow, and we hardly think any thing or any place he could go would add to his already fine appearance. The Shangor club of the First Baptist church will give a picnic at the Reform school grove Wednesday, August 31, in honor of Miss Maud McClelland of Nashville, Tenn., and Miss Cora Richardson of Vicksburg, Miss. Train leaves at 9:30 a. m. Fare, 25 cents the round trip. Proceeds will be for the church rally in October. Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Chiles, 621 East Twelfth street. Mrs. Susie Chites and Mr. John W. Cowan were united in holy matrimony, the Rev. J M. Pope officiating. The bride was handsomely attired in white, and looted her best. They received many handsome presents from both relatives and friends. Eta Epsilon Delta club was entertained by Miss Effie Burge last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forbes, 1226 Buchanan street. Whist and other games were in order for the evening. Refreshments were served in plenty. The members present were Misses Arnicholas Chiles, Bessie Hawkins, Effie Burge, and Messrs. Sylvester Vaughn, Charles Gentry, Frank Eagleson, Frank Harris and Deane Buckner. Mrs. Kobt. Buckner entertained with a dancing party at Guy's hall Tuesday evening, complimentary to her guests, Mrs. Belle Brown Murray Miss Bessie Buckner, Miss Eliza Hunter and Mr. M. Holloway. Other visitors in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Freeman of California and Messrs. Bennett and Anderson of Chicago. The evening was cool, and with the aid of electric fans, a most enjoyable time was spent by all. Misses Grace McConnell and Stella Jones took possession of the home of Miss Carrie Etherly last Friday evening and proceeded to give a reception for Miss Etherly. They had invited a large number of their young friends, most of whom accepted their hospitality, thereby bringing together one of the jolliest crowds that it is possible to unite in the city. The fact that there would be a reception was known to Miss Etherly, but she did not even dream that it could or would be so elaborate. Games were played and refreshments served. At a late hour the guests bade farewell to Miss Etherly, who left Sunday for an extended visit in Chicago. All wished her joy during her stay. TS-All Shapes. .00 $5.00 A.J. August, Agent for Hawes Hats, 602 Kansas Avenue. Fall Alpine Indignation at Webb City. Continued from Page One. station, and he is locked up for the night." It was found by the time the prisoner had reached the court room that the witnesses had gone away, and Judge Johnson and City Attorney Pritchett thereupon set the case for trial at nine o'clock this morning. Whether it will be tried in the city court or will be turned over to the state had not been determined up to a late hour last night. The belief was that there was no further danger of any attempt at violence, as the crowd had entirely dispersed at 11 o'clock. It should be added that Acting Mayor Spracklin was present when the prisoner was taken back to jail, and exerted all his official influence to prevent anything like mob law. In spite of the continued cries of "Hang hin," Duncan was taken down to the cella, and placed behind the bars for safe keeping.—Joplin Daily Globe, Aug. 23. At a little after 12 o'clock last night the Negro H. C. Duncan, was taken from the Webb City jail, by some persons to whom the keys had been furnished, and taken down near the old Memphis depot and unmercifully whipped. In this case as in all others the mob was wrong. No man has studied the mob without being convinced that it is not infrequently inspired by the very man who did the wrong. And that the real wrong doer mingles with the crowd, who are mad to inflict pain on some one, is almost as common as the mob itself. Duncan did not write the letter to Mrs. Owens. It was written by a while man, and Duncan was directed where to go and what to say. He obeyed and was whipped nearly to death. In the proper time, at the proper place and in the proper way we will lay the whole matter bare. (If the occasion arises, and we think it will) Had the mob kept its hands off we would have done so at the trial before the police judge, but it could not wait. It was recking for blood. We knew better than to put the "niggers" testimony up against a white man and hence sought an opportunity to get corroborating testimony, but the outlaws wanted to whip a "nigger" and they have had their own way. We have not one word to say against Mrs. Owens but it was not the Negro who was seeking to insult her, but a white man. The making of this statement will enable the real wrong doer to hedge, but this much justice is due even a "nigger." The reason assigned by the mob for whipping the Negro was that they were advised by the city officers that that which was done by the "nigger" did not constitute an offense under the law and ordinances of the city nor under the laws of the state. All of the city officers were saying yesterday that they knew the charges against the Negro could not be sustained. The wrong-doers are in no danger of being punished. The unarchical sentiment is to strong in the whole country to punish any one for engaging in mobbing. Reasoning men learned an hundred, yes five hundred years ago, the danger of condemning a man unheard in open trial, but these unreasoning, diseased splotches on the body politics will never learn, and punishment would make them neither better nor wiser. H. W. CARRY. The Negro in question is now in Girard, Kans.—Joplin Daily News Herald. Mrs. Penny Mason spent Sunday in Kansas City. Mr. 'Lije Nelson is visiting in Chicago this week. Mr. E. Ridley left Monday for a visit in Oklahoma. A. M. Thomas is in the Indian Territory on business. Miss M. B. Patterson is visiting in Kansas City this week. Mrs. Martina Grandpre Smith has returned to her home in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Christian are the proud parents of a new daughter. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Freeman of Los Angeles, Cal. are visiting in the city. Mr. Jefferson Chiles of Verdery, S. C. is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Chiles. RE·UNION! You and your Friends are cordially invited to attend the Fifth Annual Re-Union of the Twenty-third Kansas Volunteers, Music by the famous 3rd Regiment Band of Topeka, Kansas. 6 a. m.; Revelee. 7 a. m.; Mess Call. 9 a. m.; Guard Mount. 11 a. m.; Preaching by Rev. Bridgett, of Fort Scott, Reg. Chaplain. 1 p. m.; Contest Drill. 3:30 p. m.; Election of Officers for ensuing year. 7:30 p. m.; Open Air Minstrel—Show by the Alabama Babes. 6 a. m.; Revelee. 7 a. m.; Mess Call. 8 a. m.; Inspection by Col. Beck 10 a. m.; Parade headed by Band, via streets of both cities 2 p. m.; Speaking by Col. James rence; Maj. John Brown, of T Nelson Crews, of Kansas O the day. 4 p. m; Sham Battle. 8 p. m.; Athletic Program. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Ida Younkin, Plaintiff, Samuel D. Younkin, Defendant. The said defendant, Samuel D. Younkin, is hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Ida Younkin, for a divorce and the custody of the four minor children, May, Ada, Edith and Ethel Younkin, and unless you answer the petition filed by plaintiff on or before the tenth day of October, 1904, the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered by said court granting the said plaintiff a divorce from you, and giving her, the said plaintiff, the care, custody and control of the above-named minor children. JOSEPH REED, (SEAL.) Att'y for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, clerk District court. No 2290s In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. Julia Frances Lyons, Plaintiff, vs. Thomas R. Lyons, defendant. Thomas R. Lyons, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court, in and for the county of Shawnee county Kansas by Julia Frances Lyons for a divorce, and that you must answer the petition filed by heron or before the 27th day of Sept. '04 or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of said petition against you for divorce and other needed relief. (NEAL.) Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.—Executor. STATE OF KANSAS, SHAWNEE COUNTY} SS. In the matter of the estate of Charlotte Germany, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given, that on the 22d day of July, A. D. 1904, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Charlotte Germany, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. JAS. H. GUY, Executor. Mrs. Lutie Lytle Cowan is visiting in Boston. Miss Ella Page is visiting her brother, in Kansas City. Mrs. James Parks returned Tuesday from a trip to the St. Louis fair. Miss Leona Fleming left Sunday for Chicago to spend some time with relatives. Miss Eliza Hunter of Pomona, Kans. is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. J. L. Buckner. Miss Jessie Todd Chiles has been confined to her home with rheumatism the last few days. Mesdames Anna Howard, A. W. Nix, Misses Eliza Britt and Felicia Davis attended N W Baptist Association at Kansas City last week. Mrs. Anna Prickett returned from Kansas City Wednesday and spent a few days with her brother, Herachel Alexander before returning to Horton, Kan. PROGRAM—MONDAY. 6 a. m.; Revelee. 7 a. m.; Mess Call. 8 a. m.; Inspection by Col. Beck, of Lawrence. 10 a. m.; Parade headed by 23rd Regiment Band, via streets of both cities. 2 p. m.; Speaking by Col. James Beck, of Lawrence; Maj. John Brown, of Topeka, and Hon Nelson Crews, of Kansas City, orators of the day. 4 p. m.; Sham Battle. 8 p. m.; Athletic Program. of the principal orators at the reunion. dancing Day and Night. Quindaro Boulevard Car. 6 a. m.; Revelee. 7 a. m.; Mess Call. 8 a. m.; Inspection by Col. Beck, of Lawrence. 10 a. m.; Parade headed by 23rd Regiment Band, via streets of both cities. 2 p. m.; Speaking by Col. James Beck, of Lawrence; Maj. John Brown, of Topeka, and Hon Nelson Crews, of Kansas City, orators of the day. 4 p. m.; Sham Battle. 8 p. m.; Athletic Program. Howard University WASHINGTON, D.C. Tuition Free except in the MEDICAL DEP Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and D Thirty-Sevent DAY SCHOOL FOR NE Tuition Fee in MEDICAL AND D PHARMACEUTIC C ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER LAW SC Organized Applicants for admission to this well known L and possess the proper qualifications. Matriculat Medical Free except in the Medical Department. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES. Thirty-Seventh Session. SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS. IN FEEL IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $80. PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. ENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 LAW SCHOOL. Organized 1868. admission to this well known Law School must be over eighteen years of age oper qualifications. Matriculation fee $0.00 strictly in advance. 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. PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 Applicants for admission to this well known Law School must be over eighteen years of age and possess the proper qualifications. Matriculation fee $10.00 strictly in advance. Non-Professional Departments open September 21, 1904. Theological Department opens September 29, 1904. Medical and Law Departments open October 1, 1904. For catalogue or further information address THE PRESIDENT, OF MR. GEO. H. Safford, Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, viz: Medical, P. J. SHADD, M. D., 701 R St. N. W.; Law, JAMES F. 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On No. 6 Which leaves here at 4:30 p. m.— East of Kansas City sleeper runs over the Wabash Railroad. On No.116 Which leaves here at 8:00 p. m.— East of Kansas City sleeper runs over Missouri Pacific Ry. 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. T. L. KING, TICKET AGENT, ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE HAILWAY, TOPEKA, KANSAS. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY REV. JOHN GORDON, D. PRESIDENT. Incorporated March 2, 1857. Gives opportunity for Higher Education to all without regard to creed, race or sex. Ten departments—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate, Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, Industrial—conducted by one hundred competent Professors and Instructors. Missouri Pacific Route KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. ALBERT ROSS. Editor and Manager. OFFICE 909 N. SIXTH STREET. This is the time of the year when mothers and fathers are meditating among themselves as to whether or not it is advisable to keep boy or girl in public school another year at home, or to send them off to some boarding training school. The average colored boy or girl when he or she reaches the age of fourteen, fifteen and sixteen begins to weary of hard, close brain study, and you cannot hardly blame then for their minds and bodies are naturally beginning to expand and seek exercise. Feeling their importance if a man or woman, they rather want to dictate to the parents as to what they will do. This is the critical period of every child's life and it is here where they begin to change either for the bad or for good, and it is here where the parents should be most concernep and devote the most care and close attention toward having their lives moulded in the right direction. We take the position that every child should receive the rigid discipline of our Christian industrial institutions. The rigid discipline may not have the sweetest taste but it does the work and moulds a beautiful character out of a childs life and makes him a man or woman the world cannot help feeling proud of. Then, about this age the boy ought to begin learning something about how to work, not how to be worked, to be drudge for others, but how to work by means of the latest inventions and improvements. It is about this age that the girl ought to be taught the latest labor-saving and economical methods of laundrying, keeping house, dressmaking, and cooking food properly, as well as to play the piano, to sing and be an ornament in the household. It is about this age that they ought to be taught how to conduct themselves in a becoming manner, how to be polite and agreeable, how to eat properly at the table and to behave properly at all times, and how to care for the teeth and body, and how to take interest in literary, church and social organizations and get the experience of being officers and members; in short, to look on more responsible and serious things in life than childish past times. The average Negro home cannot give these essentials of true manhood and true womanhood for many reasons. The parents may not know it tnemselves, they may be too busy at work to find the time, they may not have the patience and deep interest in their child that they should, and may not be able financially. Then, too many mothers have not the heart to be hard and severe on their boy and girl many times when they badly need it In this day and time when institutions are almost begging for students who mean business who will work, obey and put forth some effort on their own behalf, there is no excuse for a boy or girl coming up in ignorance, or having to drudge their way through life, or remain in the back ground in the ranks of the unnoticed and forgotten. Better opportunities are being offered each year for students to work their way from the kindergarten on up and through the biggest University of the land. We favor the Industrial schools because they are educating our boys and girls to cope with practical, every day life, and at the same time leading to a higher and nobler standard of life. It gives them a foundation upon which they can meet the adversities and grasp the opportunities of the common routine of life. The trend of modern education is growing more and more in this direction every year. The object of education should be, not to leave the student graduate hanging away up in the air with the Greeks and Trojans, Romans and Hebrew with no foundation under him, with a stuck up air and haughtiness for the common people and a contempt and hatred for the common occupations of life, but education should prepare and train him to come down from his letty pinnacle and be of use and service in his community, to be one of the common people, and with his arms around them and with their arms around him, in business, in lodge, in Church, in society and home to lead them on and up to a higher and better standard of life and living. The Metropolitan Directory Co of Kansas City, Kanz. has recently collected information, pictures and illustrations of the colored business men, their beautiful homes, churches, lodges, schools, and clubs of the two Kansas Citys, showing how well the educated young men and women, the former students of our schools and colleges have brought and are daily bringing the common people up to a higher standard of life and living in these two cities. Every Negro home, and every Negro church and lodge member who has any pride in the race at all, should have one of these books for the inspiration and uplift of the colored boys and girls. The Western Negro is pushing to the front, and this books shows him at his best. Price 25cts. Send for one now, to The Metropolitan Directory Co., Albert Ross, President and Compiler, 909 N. 6th St. Kansas City, Kans. Corinthian Grand Lodge, No 9 of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria convened in Grand Sessson at M and O Hall, Tuesday morning, Aug. 16. Besides burying the dead, caring for the sick, and assisting the needy and unemployed, the Order took a step in advance and established an endowment Bureau to insure the lives of its members. This noble Order is growing in favor in the West and is doing a great good in uniting the race along business and social lines. Miss Sponger who begs and borrows and wont buy THE PLAINDEALER came again this week and our subscribers mother-in-law who has the most terrible look in her county was patiently waiting to receive her, and anxious to give her that little peculiar look out of the eyes to remind her to send in and subscribe for a paper for herself, But Miss Sponger to the greatest sudden surprise of all had good news to bring. Her young gentleman friend had just made her a birthday present of a year's subscription to the TOPEKA PLAINDEALER, and now she felt gay and happy and proud, became independent and had a dignity that others henceforth would have to look up to. This is confidential to the young men: If your wife is cross and mean, if your sweetheart has given you the cold shoulder, if you want to out-do the other fellow if you want to reach the heart of your lady, just make her a birthday present of a year's subscription to THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Such birthdays, you know, can come at any time. Do it now. The Northwestern Baptist Association convened at annual session at Rose Hill Baptist Church. Delegates were from all parts of the state. Rose Hill Church and Rev. Jackson are to be praised for the manner in which they entertained the visiting delegates. The 123rd Regiment Band and a large excursion from Topeka visited our city Sunday. Despite the rain the concert was a grand success. A large delegation of Masons from the five numbers of Kansas City went down to the Grand Lodge in Wichita this week. Miss Linnie Dyer of South Park has recovered from typhoid pneumonia sufficiently to be about the house. Miss Dyer is a member of the graduating class of the Institute at Topeka. The Odd Fellows of Kansas City will have a picnic at Kerrs' Park Saturday, Sept. 3. The annaal rally of Metropolitan Baptist Church will take place Sunday afternoon. ST. JOSEPH. MO. Mrs. J. U. Oliver left Tuesday for a trip through the east. Among other points she will visit Chicago, New York and St Louis. Mr. Oliver will join her in Chicago. Mrs. T. H. Langon of Grand Junction, Colo. passed through the city Thursday enroute to the World's fair. From here she was accompanied by Mesdames A. Morton, Mary Johnson and Miss Jacobs of Richmond, Mo. Mrs. Andrew Baker and Miss Stella May left Tuesday for the St Louis fair. Miss Margarite Ward bas gone to New York to join the William and Walker show. Prof. Jones, Wm. Harris, A. C. Butler and other local Masons are attending Grand Lodge at Carrolton, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smothers were "at home" Friday evening in honor of their sister, Miss Ida Generals of Atchison. Music and games afforded the evenings pleasure. The affair was a highly enjoyable one. Those present were Dr. Thompson, Lawyer Knox, Messrs. Boone, Marshal, Moone, Dr. and Mrs. Carrion, Mesdames Phelps, Baker, Oliver, Wallace and Miss Stella May. Mailcarriers Butler and Morton ar taking their annual vacation. OSWEGO, KANS. Mrs. Carrie Pruitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lindsey, departed this life Aug. 15 at the age of 25 in the home of her parents. She was an accomplished young woman with exceptional ability in church and Sunday school work. She leaves several relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Duncan assisted by Revs. Ewin, and Jennings. Visitors are here from Joplin, Coffeyville, Hutchinson, and Chetopa. Andrew Johnson, of Oswego and Miss Rosa Colson, Ft Scott were married at the residence of Wm. Jackson, Rev, C. G. Tutt officiating. Misses Olivia Porter and G. E. Durden have returned home. Rev. Tutt and wife moved into their new residence on Union Ave. last week. COUNCIL GROVE The members and friends of the A. M. E. Church observed Education Day last Sunday and a neat little sum of $3.00 was realized and sent to the Quindaro College. The program was composed of appropriate recitations, select reading, and a paper on Education by Mrs. L. Moore. The paper was very ably discussed by the pastor in charge and Mrs. H. C. Richardson who also read a very appropriate selection. Martin G. Hooker gave an address on the Necessity of an Education and said many things that our people should treasure up and profit by. PARSONS, KANS. Samuel Bowen died last Saturday and was buried at Oakwood Sunday. Miss Nellie Glass has accepted a position as book-keeper at C. A. Morris' Tonsorial parlor. Miss Aritha Dorsey has returned from St Louis. She is leading the list of Strasburger's popular Lady Teacher's Contest in which the winner gets fifty dollars and a ticket to the Fair. Miss Dorsey is the only colored teacher on the list. Mrs. Wallace Shaw of Denison, Texas is visiting in the city. 504, KANSAS AVE. Olethes Cleaned & Pressed. OLD PHONE 357. Miss Ethel Walker is visiting in Clay Center. Peter Bowen was called home from Wichita by the death of his brother. Miss Mae Barnes of Kansas City is visiting in the city. Charley Gearry has resumed his duty as porter on the M. K. and T. railroad. BURLINGTON ITEMS Mrs. William Wilson who has been spending the summer with parents left Monday for Iola to visit friends a few days before returning to her home in Cresco, Iowa. Mrs. Brooks will give a lawn social at the residence of Mrs. H. Harris Thursday evening in the interest of the Second Baptist Church. Mrs. Fred Pearson returned home Saturday from Olathe. She was accompanied by her niece, Ethel Moore. Mr. VanWinkle of the Arcade Barber Shop spent Sunday in Kansas City. Miss Stella Sanagan returned from Iola last week. The many friends of Mrs. Henry were grieved to hear of the death of her husband' John Henry which occurred in Kansas City, Mo. Aug. 6. Rev. G. W. Wilson is attending the Association at Lawrence. MANHATTAN, KANS. Miss Gabella Carrol accompanied her mother and brother of Topeka to Vicksburg, Miss. for a short stay. Miss Pearl Stevens returned to Topeka Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. C. Walker are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Misses Precilla Jackson and Lucy Allen of Wamego returned home Friday after a weeks visit with Miss Bertie Brown. Mrs. Mattie Johnson and baby are visiting in Hutcinson. Robert Martin of Topeka was the guest of Miss Clara Evans last Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson Aug. 16, a bouncing baby boy. Miss Della Jones is on the sick list. GARNETT, KANSAS. Rev. D. Over returned from Lawrence Monday where he attended the Association. Mrs. Rogers has returned from Lawrence Sunday. Misses Bertha Hurn and Elsie Davis of Kansas City spent Sunday with their parents. Rev. J. Wilson of Ft Scott held memorial services at the A. M. E. Church Sunday in honor of Mrs. Nora Williams who died may 14. Sunday was Educational day at the A. M. E. Church and the Sunday School rendered an excellent programme. Mrs. melvina Duncan of Kansas City Sundayed in the city. Mrs. A. Crutchfield is visiting in Kansas City. Mrs. Jane Tyler is slowing recovering. YALE NOTES. The picnic at Yale Park was a grand success. At night the Band boys gave a social at the hall and all highly enjoyed themselves. Mesdames maples, Richey and Terrie Williams are on the sick list this week. Mrs. Alice Galloway is visiting in Chetopa. NOTICE—All Correspondence must be paragraphed and each paragraph must be written so as to convey some sense. After this all copy not adhering to this rule will be cut out. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Mrs. L. W. Thompson of Kansas City, Mo. returned home Sunday after a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. G. Thompeon. The ladies of the church served luncheon on the church park Wednesday evening. Mrs. Thomas Johnson is visiting friends in Kansas City. Mrs. J. W. Brown was called to Neosho Falls last Thursday to attend the funeral of her father, who died Wednesday. DAN PATCH 1:56% $25.00 Silver Trophy Cup if the winner beat the Kansas Derby record, 1:45½. The Derby will be run Tuesday September 13th. The Famous Dan Patch will be here. Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute "THE WESTERN TVSKEGEE" Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute "THE WESTERN TVSKEGEE" Five teachers from that famous institution. The ONLY UNDE NOMINATIONAL school for the Negroes of the West. A school of Christain Culture. THE CHURCH OF THE WORLD Group of our Girls-Uniforms Made in Sewing Department. DEPARTMENTS-Normal. 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