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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. SELL NO LAND TO BLACKS Mississippi White People are Refusing Negroes the Right to Purchase Homes Latest Phase is Ordering of Negro Preacher-Editor from Two Towns for Advocating His Rights. G. A. Buchanan is the Negro preacher,ator. He has been publishing the preacher's Sategard at West 21st and has used its columns to advocate social equality and urge the Negroes to insist upon it. The white people grew angry at his utterances and recently a mass meeting appointed a committee to give him forty-eight hours to remove himself and his paper from that town. Buchanan's utterances had become bolder with each issue of the paper, and the white citizens were infuriated. Only the wise and cool counsel of conservative citizens saved Buchanan from summary vengeance. The mass meeting, by resolution, warned every other Mississippi community that Buchanan was "a most undesirable citizen," and recommended that no town in the state admit him or allow him to issue his paper. Bucanan lived at Kosciusko before removing to West Point, and a rumor reached Kosciusko that he was to return there. Kosciusko is the home of United States District Judge H. C. Niles. About 100 of the leading white men ordered Buchanan to stay away from Kosciusko in the following warning: "There being a movement on foot, indorsing the Negro preacher, teacher and printer, C. A. Buchanan, who was driven out of West Point for his racial utterances and disturbing effusions in his newspaper and otherwise, we, the undersigned citizens of Kosciusko, not forgetting the fact that a year or so ago the expressions along the line of making him leave Kosciusko for similar conduct, and believing his influence among his race would redound to no good, we would suggest to Buchanan, as a piece of whole one advice, that he should not under any circumstances attempt to locate in Kosciusko. Besides, we would not wish to tolerate under any circumstances a Negro, who on account of his racial utterances, was not covered by the reputable people of a sister town, worthy of citizenship, and was given by them a limited time in which to vacate." Bacchan has been in Meridian this week and the announcement that he intend to publish his paper from here has caused a feeling of uneasiness. No action has been taken, however. HER RECENT CAST. The Bachman case is only the most recent of many incidents occurring since James K. Vaidhman made a successful campaign for the Democratic subnational nomination on the issue to afford the Negro just as much education as he paid for in taxes, and his subsequent trips across the state with troops in special trains to save Negroes from lynching. Every week, and at times almost daily something has occurred to keep the race question "alive" and to make it a "paramount issue" in Mississippi, until the term, "to Mississippi Negroes" has become a familiar phrase of campaign orators in their discussion of the practical disfranchisement of the blacks until every precinct in the state is safely Democratic, although Mississippi has a larger number of Negro men within its borders than any other state. In central Mississippi an action of whites against Negroes is daily expected on account of the discovery of all-night secret meetings of Negroes about Teula, a town on the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley railroad. The officers of Teula have been compelled to force the Negroes to abandon these "Before Day" secret meet- ings, that had been nightly occurrences for three months. None of the white citizens could find out the nature of the meetings, and the secrecy of the participants alarmed the white people to appeal to the officers of the law to stop them for fear of serious trouble. The Negroes for miles around would go nightly to Tehula. The majority of them were unit for work from loss of sleep, and the scarcity of labor led to the discovery of the meetings. CANNOT BUY LAND. In South Mississippi, in Lincoln and Amite counties, where many Negroes have been whitecapped and several killed, the fear of Negro supremacy from overwhelming numbers has caused the white men to take summary action to prevent the Negroes from buying land. Many of the prominent citizens of Amite county have just held a meeting at Gloster, the home of Congressman F. A. McLain, and reminded and urge the fulfilment of promises made by the whites at the noted mass meeting held at Liberty, Dec. 18, 1902, aent the sale of land to Negroes. In those promises it was agreed by the merchants, bankers and agents that no further land sales should be made to Negroes; that the trade of no Negro tenants should be solicited without the consent of the landlord, and that every person owning a large plantation worked by Negro labor should always keep a white man in charge. At the recent Gloster meeting it was boldly announced that no more Negroes should be encouraged to purchase land, and that they would not be allowed to remain in the South should they become laud owners. The articles adopted at the famous Liberty meeting two years ago were reindorsed, on the ground that the plans outlined were essential to the peace and prosperity of every citizen of Amite county, whether white or black. MISTAKE IN A LYNCHING. Some consternation has been created by the announcement that the wrong Negro was burned at the stake at Eupora in June, and the possibility that the mob in its excitement made a mistake. There is a Negro in jail at Jackson, who says that his name is Starling Dunham, which was the supposed name of the Negro who was lynched. The Negro admits that he is wanted in Webster county for attacking a woman, and he is afraid to be taken back unprotected. He asked for a company of soldiers to protect him if he is returned. The officers are convinced that the Negro is the real Starling Dunham, and that the wrong Negro was lynched at Eupora. The Negro was arrested for vagrancy, and first gave his name as Smith. His actions aroused the suspicions of the officers, who noted the similarity of the so-called Smith to the description of the Negro wanted in Webster county. They made careful examination and the Negro confessed that his real name was Dunham, that he had escaped from jail and was wanted in Webster county. The matter of protecting him when taken back was laid before Governor Vardaman, who will send a company of soldiers with him when returned to Webster county. VARDAMAN IS SCARED. "Gov. Vardaman has had under consideration for the past two or three weeks a charter for a Batesville corporation known as the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten." "The governor has not as yet approved the charter, and the chances are that he never will, being pretty firmly convinced, he says, that there is something wrong about it. "Who are the Mysterious Ten? There is where the governor strikes the snag. He seems to have an idea TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 23, 1904. An Unjust Attack. We are sorry to hear of one of the janitors at the State House raising so much disturbance among the state officers, and causing hard feelings to exist between the employees in office by misrepresenting matters. Mr. Kelly, state treasurer, is a loyal Republican, an ardent supporter and friend of the colored people, and would not think of making the statement that has been attributed. We think those janitors who are not satisfied with their present salaries should resign and let other good colored men take their places, as there are hundreds of good men who will take these places and not cause so much disturbance. We see no reason why there should be any contention and disputes about the work. It is the duty of all employees, including state officers, to see that the state house and grounds are kept in good condition, and no one should be told what to do, but should take pride in keeping the grounds in good shape, thereby meriting the good will of the people of the state at large. Wants Negro Artillery. Washington, Sept. 20.—General Corbin favors the re-establishment of the canteen. In his annual report he says: "If it were possible by my act to absolutely stop the use of intoxicating drinks of any kind, I would do so; if it were possible by my act to prevent the use by any person in the military service of intoxicating drinks, I would so; but, realizing that the impossible, however desirable, must give way to what is possible and practicable, I am firmly of the opinion that it would be in the interest of discipline to re-establish the canteen, recognizing that in this way the use of drink can be minimized." General Corbin recommends the enlistment of colored men in the artillery or their transfer to that corps from the colored cavalry and infantry. He expressed his belief that colored soldiers in the artillery corps will aid that branch of the service by giving to it men who would "By their aptitude and love of the service commend themselves to the artillery officers just as they have to the officers of the cavalry and infantry." He strongly advocates the increase of the coast artillery by at least one-half and the raising of the pay of the non commissioned officers and of such privates as have shown themselves qualified as artillerists. The latter comment proves conclusively that we are coming, and all that the race has to do is push, hold on to what they have and strive to get more. We have contended all the time that the colored people should be represented in all the departments of the army. They should have been recognized in the Marine Department and Hospital Corps. We are glad the military department is beginning to see the injustice that has been heaped upon the colored people in the various departments, and we hope they will make amends by making up these deficiencies in organizing colored men in the different corps in the future. We wish to see the 24th and 25th Infantry and the 9th and 20th Cavalry given more recognition in being stationed at the different posts. They have been out on the frontiers in the far West long enough and they should now be brought further East and be allowed to enjoy the most pleasant quarters. This is fair and we hope it will be carried out. R. TREAT PAINE HAS ELOPED Democratic Cussedness to the Negro Drives Him from the Party. HE ADMIRES ROOSEVELT! The President's Refusal to Close the Door of Hope Against the Negro Has Made Him Many Admirers. We see that the respectable Democrats in the East are now becoming disgusted with Tillman, Vardaman and that class of ill-reputed, soreheaded and rebellious Democrats of the South who live upon the "scarecrow" of Negro domination and are now trying to force it on the North. We cannot blame such men as Robert Treat Paine, jr, from getting sick of this class of Democrats and we hope to see more of his kind speak out on the subject. There is no concealing of the fact that the Negro is being mistreated in the South, notwithstanding the fact that he is trying to educate himself and accumulate wealth. In some parts of the South some of our best Negro citizens are being driven from their homes, and forbidden to continue their various avocations. Only last week in Mississippi we noticed where colored men in business had been ordered to quit their places of business and hire out by the day, and the unmarried women were ordered to take in three washings for their support. No matter how honorable or respectable our people try to live, they are subject to humiliation or are deprived of their rights by such men as Vardaman, Tillman and others of their ilk. We are coming Father Abraham, ten million strong, and increasing every day, in numbers, wealth and education, and by the assistance of a fair and straight-forward administration, such as President Roosevelt has given us and will give again from 1905 to 1909, it will be impossible to stop the progress and rapid strides that will have been gained by the Negro race in America. Mr. Paine views the situation as follows: Boston, Sept. 20.—Robert Treat Paine, jr., Democratic candidate for governor in 1899 and 1900, has declared his intention to vote for President Roosevelt. He gives as his reason the attitude of the Democratic party, by which he supposes Mr. Parker would be guided if he were elected, on the Negro question. "I do not want to see a Vardaman, a Tillman or an ex-Governor Brown of Maryland in the White House," he said, "nor a man of whom it may be suspected that he would treat a Negro in the White House as such men would treat the black man. I want a man for president who will treat all men alike on their merits as men. In this respect I think Roosevelt has been a godsend to this country, for he has displayed qualities that we have not seen in a president of the United States for many years. Eight years ago the country was torn by conflict between classes, and Roosevelt has done more, and I believe will continue to do more, to dissipate the spirit of class hatred, which is about the worst thing that could befall a country, than any other man I know of. "We can not hope for perfection, but we can strive to attain as closely to it as possible, and I am convinced that Roosevelt means to do the right thing, and to do it to the best of his ability, and that is the sort of a president I want, and the sort of a president I believe the people of this country want." IN OTHER COUNTIES! A Plaindealer Scribe Gets Among the Boys Out in the State. On a recent trip through Southeastern Kansas we met a good many Republicans who are aspirants for the good will of the colored voter, yet who are very reluctant to assist POLITICAL NOTES. Hon. B. F. Blakely of Pleasanton was nominated last week for senator from the district composed of Lynn and Anderson counties. Henry Drum, Republican nominee for register of deeds of Bourbon county, is a thoroughbred and should receive the united support of his party for that position. THE PLAIN DEALER will give him a hearty support. F. S. Preston, the obliging sheriff of Linn county, is a hustler and will get his. There is one nominee in particular on the Republican ticket of Bourbon county, who, unless he is more careful in ordinary business transactions, will be shown up to the people and will find a good sized fight on his hands. A hint to the wise is sufficient. Ere this the Republicans of Anderson county have nominated their ticket, and if it is a good one should be elected. In the splendid new court house at Iola not a colored man is employed even for janitor. We shall investigate in our next trip. There is something wrong; the colored people should have a representative. Judge E. H. Wilson, Republican candidate for probate judge of Miami county is all right. He is with and for the colored people and they are for him unanimously. Miss Olive Knowlton, the accomplished county superintendent of Allen county, is the Republican nominee for re-election to that position, and our people will support her. Hon. H. S Maynard is the Republican nominee for representative from the district which is composed of Miami county. Mr. Maynard is one of the leading attorneys of this section. He has for years been one of the county's progressive citizens. He is friendly to our people and merits their support. T. Redd, the popular deputy to Sheriff Jelly, has been nominated for sheriff on the Republican ticket. A more popular nomination could not have been made. He is a friend to our people and the colored vote will line up like a stone wall for Redd. If those who wish a fine lithograph of Pres. Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington dining together, or a group of Abraham Lincoln, Fred'k Douglass and Booker T. Washington or a lithograph of Lincoln, Douglass or Washington will send one dollar to this paper or pay our agents, Mrs. Carrie Hughes, J. B. Bass, J. W. Golden or Percy Lewis, we will mail them their choice of either of the above. This is a standing offer for the next 60 days and anybody can avail themselves of the opportunity of getting one of these lithographs which retail for 50 cents. THE OLD SOLDIERS OBJECT A nummer of Southern states have recently adopted new Constitutions fixing a high standard of intelligege, for states whose illiteracy is notorious, for the franchise, but they have not been satisfied to stop there. To prevent intelligent Negroes from voting they have provided that as a further qualification a voter must show that his grandfather before him was a voter. This is not an honest qualification. And not only are intelligent, property holding, well behaved Negroes thus disqualified by an arbitrary law, but the intelligence test is so dishonestly operated in some Southern states by partisan boards, that the most ignorant and degraded white cracker is admitted to self government. The G. A. R. encampment did itself honor, composed as it is of men who offered their lives to save the nation and to blot out the stain of slavery, by uttering a patriotic protest in language all the more forcible because dispassionate, against this un-American discrimination in rights of citizenship. KANSAS DEMOCRATS "DEMAND" TEXAS RAILWAY LAW. Some facts and figures which go to prove that Kansas has a Republican law, already in force, that is much better than the Texas Railway Law or the Railway law of any other western state. There are One Million Five Hundred and Fifty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety Seven of him, in Kansas—not counting the two legged ones—just one for every manwoman and child in the state—with quite a few extra-ones for visitors—and they live to eat, get big and grow fat, while they die that the skillet may be greased, that civilized nations may successfully war against nations, and that the world may live out its allotted time without "hot boxes," grinding cogs, squeaking joints or other unnecessary friction. Kansas is the home of the hog; and the philosophy of his production and marketing involves not only cheap feed and economical handling, but safe, expeditious and cheap transportation from the farm of his making to the slaughter pen NUMBER 38. FRIDAY, SEPT. 23, 1904. SERVED HIM RIGHT. "Worship under your own vine and fig tree," and you will have no need to bother about other people who do not want your trade. We met a colored man last week who was excited and wanted THE PLAINDEALER to take a certain white man to task who had been running a restaurant and serving ten cent meals to white and colored alike, but who had this week moved to better quarters and now says, "Mr Negro, we do not want your trade, and you had better find some other place, as I am now serving white people exclusively." This colored gentleman who had been supporting a white man himself, wanted to abuse the white man through THE PLAINDEALER. We told him that the white man served him right. There are several colored men in town serving meals, but he did not have sense and race pride enough to patronize them, but preferred to give his patronage to those who kicked him out. It is time that our fool Negroes learned to trade with people who know them and not seek to give the white man their earnings, who at any time may turn his back upon them and give them the worst of it. So many of our people seek social equality or try to buy the friendship of some white man who does not want them, and demonstrates the fact by ignoring him as soon as he gets on his feet. I am glad this white man has shown his cloven hoof, and will extend congratulations to him for so exemplifying the characteristics of the average white man in small business, who seeks the patronage of the Negroes until he gets out of their reach, and then turns him down. --- A. D. Cirtwell of Elingham who has been nominated by the Republicans of Atchison for Sherriff is undoubtedly one of the leading farmers and stock buyers of that portion of the state. He was born in Jefferson County, N. Y. and came to Atchison thirty five years ago. He was an old soldier, having first enlisted in '61 in the arms of the Potamac. Mr. Cirtwell was at Richmond, Va. when Lee surrendered, and was also in the last battle of the Rebellion, being quite a young lad at the time. This gentleman stands well in the county in which he lives and is a strong active Republican, and in fact has been all of his life. There seems to be no doubt of his election. KANSAS DEMOCRATS "DEMAND" TEXAS RAILWAY LAW. Continued from Page One. market in other states by other rail ways. Frinstance: From any point in Nebraska, 175 miles to Omaha the hog rate is 18½ cents. Same distance in Texas, 17½ cents; same distance in Iowa. 18 cents same distance in Kansas, 17½ cents per hundred. And there you are. Every man in Kansas who knows anything knows that Kansas railways bear much more than their just proportion of taxes; and everybody in the state who knows anything knows that the taxpayers, the farmers, the stock raisers and shippers are not "demanding" the enactment of the Texas railway law, or any other Texas law, for as Mr. Hoch said in his "opening speech" in Marion Thursday. Kansas has the best railway law today of any state, east or west, while the patrons of Kansas are, as a rule, satisfied to not only let our railway law alone but to let the Democratic party alone—to sleep and dream or what it could, but would not do, if given a chance—which is not to happen in this land of the free and home of the brave—this year or any other right away-quick year—now on the twentieth century calendar.—Daily Republican (El Dorado, Ka.) STATE OF KANSAS, } FS. Shawnee County The State of Kansas to J. D. Mahoney, greeting. Notice is hereby given that the above named plaintiff in the above entitled Court and action have brought suit against you upon an account for merchandise in the sum of $12.95 (twelve dollars and ninety-five cents) and that in such action a garnishment summons has been issued to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad company and that such company have answered that they are indebted to you in the sum of $29.40 (twenty-nine dollars and forty cents) and that unless you answer the bill of particulars filed by the plaintiff herein on or before the 25th day of October, 1904, the same will be taken as due and an order will be issued to said garnie-hee directing them to pay into Court said sum so answered as due you or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the claim of the plaintiff and the costs of this action. Attest; E. L. Goon, Clerk of said Court. No. 22930 In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Sarah E. Harvey, Plaintiff, Robert L. Harvey, Defendant. Robert L. Harvey, the defendant above named will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Sarah E. Harvey, and that he must on or before October 22, 1904, answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing said plaintiff from the defendant and for the custody of minor child. SARAH E. HARVEY, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNARY, her att'y. No 22908. In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. Julia France-Lyons, Plaintiff, vs. Thomas R. Lyons, defendant. No 22908. 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 her on 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. W. G. FAYRON III, (SEAL) Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. No. 22001. In Shawnee county, Kansas District Court. Bessie M. Wall, Plaintiff, vs. Edward G. Wall, Defendant. SUMMONS BY PURCHASE. 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 20th day of September, A.D. 1904, judgment will be rendered against you in said court forever divorcing said plaintiff from you and deceiving that the marriage contract heiotofore entered into between you and said plaintiff, be set aside and held for naught. MONROE & SCHOCH, Attys for Plaintiff. [Attest:] L. S. Curtis, Clerk. When in Salina, call on the MAN FROM IOWA at the Salina Club Room LUNCH AND GROCERIES THOS, SMITH, 501 N. 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Kats trans entered August June 6th, over the new extension from Grager, on the main line, where close connections are made with all important ports and south bound "Kats" has not unsettled service to the thriving Texas cities of San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Waco, Talenton and Austin. For something new in illustrated literature about Texas and the Southwest, write Night Phone 1791/2 New Night Bel St. Joseph, Missouri FREE WHAT THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM STANDS FOR. Economy in Public Expenditures, Depository Law, Necessary Amendments to Strengthen Railroad Law and Other Things of Importance to Kansas People. Political platforms have been somewhat aptly described by a gentleman sufficiently known to fame as "something to go in on." In justification of the gentleman's conclusion, it should be stated incidentally that it was voiced in a Democratic gathering, after he had made a careful study of the record of his own party. However frequent broken political promises may be, the broad statement that platforms are but bait is both irresponsible and untrue. A political platform may be correctly described as a contract in which a party binds itself to the people to do certain things, and it is of worth only as are contracts in private business. It is the man who puts his name on the note who endows a valueless slip of paper with worth—the note in itself is still valueless. It is the political party behind the platform that makes the platform promises dependable. There is only one political party in this country that has, year after year, been able to go back to the people, holding up its platforms of all previous years and pointing to its clear record of redeemed promises. It is hardly necessary to name that party. It has made the history of the nation since 1860, and it has been the consistent champion of good government in Kansas since the beginning of the state. Kansas has never taken a single step forward but that the Republican party has been a moving influence in starting her. No law of acknowledged wisdom is today on the statutes that Republican hands do not help to frame. A great majority of Kansas people have been and are honest. Incidentally a majority of Kansas people are Republicans. The record of the Republican party in Kansas is clear because a majority of Kansas people believe in keeping their promises. Kansas democrats realize the impotency of effort to carry the state for Parker. They know that the Republican party's record of redeemed promises, so far as national government is concerned, does not offer opportunity for a campaign against Roosevelt. But they pretend to entertain hopes of electing their state ticket, attempting no disguise of the fact that success can only be gained through Republican assistance. In carrying out their plan these Democrats propose to abandon national issues as far as possible, hoping to blind Republicans to their duty tc party by a false cry concerning state issues. Have you read the Democratic platform? In reading it have you remembered the record of the party? Can you have faith in promises, the keeping of which would be directly in conflict with the interests of the men who made them? And then, have you read the Republican platform? Do you miss anything that should have been incorporated there? Is there an issue now before the voters of the state that is not honestly handled? If the plat form is not complete, have you ascertained the position of the Republican candidates on the questions not dealt with? Unless there is something wrong with the platform, there is but one thing that should influence a Republican to vote against his party's candidates. That is the conviction that the candidates will not carry out the party's promises. The Republican party is offering no candidates for whose official records apology is necessary. The usual campaign lies are in circulation. As usual they are prompted by malice and enmity, but the fact remains that the party's promises to the people have been redeemed, so far as possible, by those Republicans who are candidates for re-election and that the party's record is behind the pledge that all will work toward the keeping of Republican promises. There can be no better guarantee of good faith than the word of the Republican party. This year the Republican party offers as a candidate for Governor a man of whom it has been truthfully said, "He is a platform in himself." Kansas has known Ed Hoch for many years. He has been open and true, always. What he has believed, he has advocated. What he has promised he has performed. What the Republican party has promised in the following synopsis of that portion of its platform, bearing on state issues, Ed Hoch and his associate candidates will work to fulfill. There are twelve important promises made in the platform. If you want an effort made to redeem them, vote the Republican ticket, straight. Here are the promises: MRS. HATTIE E. VAN VLECK Hair Dresser and Manufacture1...... HAIR TO MATCH ALL COMPLEXIONS Doll Wigs—New Pumpadours, Pompadour Combs. and other Toilet Combs, Switches and —Hair Jewelry..... First—Economy in public expenditure consistent with the interests of the proper transaction of business. Second—An amendment to the assessment and taxation laws that will equalize and minimize the burdens. Third—The enactment of a primary election law. Fourth—The redistricting of the state into eight congressional districts. Sixth—The pressing of the state's claim in irrigation matters. Seventh—Pledging nominees for railroad commissioners to the strict enforcement of laws to prevent discriminations in rates. Eighth—The establishment of a public depository system through which the counties may receive interest on public money. Ninth—The application of reasonable civil service rules to state employees. Tenth—The giving of the new industries in the oil and gas fields such legislative attention as their importance demands. Eleventh—Unreservedly condemning the last legislature for the employment of a horde of useless employees. Twelfth—Urging the importance of a good roads movement on the legislature. TO FIRST VOTERS Ed Hoch Gives Them Some Wholesome Advice. In his key-note speech E. W. Hoch made this strong appeal to the 10,000 young men of Kansas who will cast their first vote this year: "Many thousands of young men will cast their first vote in Kansas next November. To these young men I desire to address some words for their serious consideration. The right to participate in government is among the most sacred and important of all human rights, and next in importance to the right itself is the wise exercise of it. Entering upon the full enjoyment of citizenship marks an epoch in the life of every young American. It is a serious and solemn thing—this assumption of the duties and responsibilities of citizenship. Casting the first vote means, in most cases, permanent party affiliations. It generally identifies and classifies the young man, politically, for life, for pride of consistency is likely to keep him voting as he begun, even though he may sometimes question the wisdom of the beginning. Men dislike to appear vacillating, and therefore reluctantly and only in rare cases change their party affiliations. Hence the great importance of making no mistake in the matter. If I could speak to all the young men in Kansas, I would urge them to study well the history and principles and dominating spirit of parties before publicly and permanently identifying themselves with any political organization. I would beg them not to vote any party ticket simply because their father or grandfather voted it, but to solve for themselves the problem of party affiliation. Let them search history and compare platforms for fifty years and learn which party had oftener been right and which wrong on the great questions during the past half century. Let them examine the names of the men who have most adorned our history and who have most lastingly cushioned themselves in the hearts of their countrymen during that time and see to which party they belonged. Let them note the innumerable cases in which the Democratic party has been compelled by the logic of results to concede the superior wisdom of Republican contents. Let one recent illustration surface for the many that might be mentioned. Everybody has heard of the "crime of 73." Indeed, for years one could scarcely hear anything else from our opponents. Twice our opponents made national campaigns against the gold standard. It was the sum of villainies. All of the country's misfortunes were attributed to it by them. But now these vociferous gentlemen have suddenly discovered that the gold standard is all right, and their candidate for President blandly announces that that question is "irrevocably settled." Young men should join a party that espouses good principles and policies at the beginning and not a party that opposes every good thing until it is "irrevocably settled" against it, and then tags along with a belated approval of all that it had stubbornly opposed." NOTES OF THE CAMPAIGN. Information for fusion voters: Parker is the Democratic nominee for president and Watson is the Populist nominee. Fusion spellbinders are liable to forget to tell you who they are. Judge Dale is all worked up over the excessive freight rate on prunes from California to Wichita. Kansas farmers, however, are more interested in securing a good market for their WAITERS AND PORTERS' CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city. ..... wheat and corn and stock, and they know where to look for it—through a Republican administration. As an inducement to secure the support of the jointists and their allies, Judge Dale is advocating a law that nine jurors can bring in a verdict and a law giving the state the right to take a change of venue in criminal cases. If there are two laws which the jointists don't want it is these. Judge Dale declares his confidence in his ability to defeat E. W. Hoch. It will be recalled that John W. Leedy was once hopeful of defeating W. E. Stanley, and also that John W. Breidenthal, two years later, was hopeful of beating Governor Stanley. In fact, hopefulness is one of the essential qualifications of a Kansas Democrat. He never gets nearer success than a faint "hope." There are a few Democrats in the state with fairly good foresight. Among these are the lawyers who refused to accept the nominations for justices of the supreme court, which the state convention had the bestowal of a few weeks ago. W. P. Dillard who seems very hopeful of success for the state ticket, declined one of these nominations, because of a sudden rush of law business at his home in Fort Scott. Several others declined nominations and thereby displayed better judgment than those who accepted. The Republican state committee has perfected its organization and is in excellent working condition. Chairman Stubbs' advisors in the counties are men of experience whose high standing in the communities they represent enable them to know the local situation thoroughly. With the state, congressional, senatorial, representative, judicial, county, township and precinct committees working as a harmonious whole, the Republican party presents a front which is enough to discourage the disorganized forces of the opposition. What Mort Albaugh, exchairman of the Republican state committee, says about E. W. Hoch and the Marion meeting in his Kingman paper: "The opening of the campaign at Marion made it clear that the Republicans of Kansas are in earnest this year and intend to roll up the biggest majority in the party's history. The speeches of Senators Fairbanks and Long were able and characteristic of those well known party leaders; but it was that of E. W. Hoch which attracted most attention. He outlined the issues of the campaign in a clear and forceful manner and demonstrated fully his capacity for successful leadership. He met every question fairly and intelligently and dodged nothing. No stronger campaign document could be presented to the Kansas voters this year than Ed Hoch's Marion speech." John H. Atwood went east recently to pull the Democratic national managers for some campaign funds. He figured that Kansas Democrats were entitled to a slice of the slush fund donated by the Wall street trusts and combines. He tackled Sheehan. "Where is Kansas?" asked Sheehan. "It lasted on the Democratic map." "Just as near as New York," replied Atwood. "But we are not ashamed to come out openly in New York and support Parker," replied Sheehan. "Kansas Democrats are not ashamed of him either," said Atwood. "but it would be impolite for us to make an open fight for him, and ruin what chances we have of carrying the state for the Democratic state ticket." "Well, we are not putting up money to carry state tickets," replied Sheehan. "We want electoral votes." "Yes, and you will continue to want them after the election in my judgment." retorted Atwood. But Sheehan didn't jar loose and Atwood came home empty handed much to the disappointment and chagrin of the Democratic state mana-士s. The Democratic state commissile lately called upon its reliable workers in several counties for information about the feeling among people who are not actively engaged in politics. The replies are anything but satisfactory to the Democratic management. The local workers say that it is difficult to stir up any enthusiasm among Democrats and Populists, while Republicans everywhere are confident that the Roosevelt-Hoch ticket will carry the state by from 50,000 to 75,000. The reports are that many Populists refuse to have anything to do with the fusion ticket, and several are found in every community who declare their intention of voting the Republican ticket this year. It is next to impossible to get a dollar locally for the state campaign fund, the workers say, those asked to contribute declaring that it would be money brown away. 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 O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 226 Kansas Ave. Ind Phone 774 Calls answered day and night. Office Hours 7 to 9 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to 5 p.m. VICE HOURS 1 to 11 a.m. 1 to 11 p.m. 1 to 11 p.m. CHAS. P. WASHINGTON, Physician and Surgeon. Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases 12 Main Street NEWTON KANSAS A. P. TONE WILSON, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW. -PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS. Divorce Cases a Specialty- House-to-sell-monthly payment—Houses to Rent 412 KAWA HF. Topeka, Kansas MISS EVELYN HICKMAN, STENOGRAPHER and TYPEWRITER. Contracts, Speeches, Sermons etc., carefully copied. Special attention given to out of town orders. No manuscript too difficult. All work guaranteed. Call on or write me at THE PLAINDLALER office. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mrs. Beard of Alma is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Couley. Mrs. Dora Skearee has returned from a visit in Oklahoma. William Chinn spent Sunday in Carbondale visiting friends. Mrs. Cynthia Smith is all at her home 1212 Washington St. Don't forget Cooper's Sunday dinner at 125 West 5th Street. Miss Ellen Page is slowly recovering from her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mallory are the proud parents of a baby boy. Mrs. Robt Buckner visited a few days in Lawrence this week. Rev. S. W. Bacote of Kansas City, Mo. visited Topeka this week. Cooper has a swell place and his Sunday dinners are unexcelled. J. T. Mitchell of Burlingame was in the city this week attending fair. Nathaniel Sawyer spent last week in Chillicothe, Mo. visiting his parents. Mrs. H. Wilson and Miss Lizzie Cooper will leave Sunday for a visit in St Louis. Misses Hattie Harper, Bessie and Lutie Hawkins returned last Friday from St Louis. Miss Fanny Todd has returned after an extended visit in Chicago and Michigan. Mrs Wesley Brown and daughter Lula May left Saturday for Albuquerque, N. Mex. Mrs. A. Hightower returned this week from St Louis, Chicago and Evansville, Ind. There will be a grand entertainment given at 618 Kansas Avenue Monday Sept. 26. Miss Etolia Bufkins left Saturday morning for Argentine to resume her work as teacher. Don't forget to attend the Dancing Academy every Wednesday night at 618 Kansas Ave. Eugene Baldwin, of Wilder, arrived in city Monday to reside with his aunt Mrs. H. Edmonds. FOR RENT—710 Filmore St. furnished rooms 1st floor $10. furnished rooms basement $7. Mike McDonald, city detective of Leavenworth is in Topeka this week assisting Cheif Stahl look after evil doers. He says Leavenworth is one of the best cities in Kansas and they are collecting more revenue from saloons and making better use of it than any other city in the state. The many friends of Miss Dollie Russel will no doubt be surprised as well as pleased to learn of her marraige last week to Henry Ellyn of Kansas City, Miss Russel was one of Topeka's best young ladies, and her host of friends wish for her unlimited success and happiness, The Shangar Club met with Miss Anna Belle Radford Monday evening with Mrs. Holton of Holton, Ks. as a visitor. The next meeting will be with Miss Gertrude Belcher at 216 Jefferson St. Oct. 3. The club will have lawn social at the residence of Miss Radford Friday evening Sept. 23. THE PLAINDEALER is printing a synopsis of the proceedings of the Grand Council of the Order of the Eastern Star held in St Louis, Mo. Aug. 2. Mrs. M. B. Carruthers of St Louis was elected International Grand Matron and Mrs. V. E. Guy of Topeka, International Grand Secretary. We hope that the Annual Conference will return Rev. J. F. C. Taylor to St. John A. M. E. Church, as his CROSBY BROS. There's money to be saved ON BEST GOODS. Rug Length from $1.25 SPECIAL RUFFLED MUSL Are Priced From NOTTINGHAM 57½c to REAL BRUSSELS $4.75 to NEW LATTICE In Solid Co Linoleums=L Oil Cloth R Ingrain Axmin Weltons, Lengths- Samples of 1½ yd. length from $1.25 to $3.00, SPECIAL—50c to $1.50. FLED MUSLIN CURTAIN Are Priced From 48c to $1.65. NOTTINGHAM CURTAIN 57½c to $6.00. AL BRUSSELS, CURTAIN $4.75 to $25.00. NEW LATTICE CURTAIN In Solid Color Lace. Oleums=Best for Lace. Cloth Rugs-All Sizes. Grain Carpet Axminsters, Beltons, Brusse Rug Lengths- Samples of Carpets 1½yd. lengths—sold from $1.25 to $3.00, SPECIAL—50c to $1.50. RUFFLED MUSLIN CURTAINS Are Priced From 48c to $1.65. NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS 57½c to $6.00. REAL BRUSSELS, CURTAINS $4.75 to $25.00. NEW LATTICE CURTAINS In Solid Color Lace. Linoleums=Best for Least Oil Cloth Rugs-All Sizes. Ingrain Carpets, All Low Priced and Good. services to this congregation are invaluable and he is doing much to build up the church. Bishop Grant is one of our fore most men and he will do what is best for the fostering the cause of Methodistism in Kansas. Miss Felicia Davis entertained the Golden Rod Club and friends complimentary to Miss Etolia Bulkins of Emporia Friday evening last. The out of town guests were Mrs. Albert Porter of Denver. Colo., Mrs. Clark of Joplin, Mo., Mrs. Chas. Allen of Montreal, Miss Persley of Wichita, Miss Belle Irwin and Mrs. Lula Harris of Emporia. King, the large great dane owned by Ben McRay, was stolen in Kansas City, Mo., last Saturday Sept. 10th from the home of Geo. Smith at 18th and Harrison. He was valued at $100. Geo. H. Overr was in Topeka looking for him last Wednesday. If the dog and thief can be overtaken Mr. McRay will reward liberally. The Ne Plus Ultra Art Club met with Miss Jessie Jones last Monday afternoon. The ladies spent a very pleasant afternoon during work. Miss Mattie Miller of Lawrence, who was the clubs guest, played several piano solos. A dainty three course lunch was served. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Shucks, 1236 Lincoln St. Friday Sept. 23. Bernie Crosby, son of E. A. Crosby, who has been visiting several points in the east, among which were Boston, New York and St Louis returned home this week after having spent an enjoyable time. He is one of the coming young men in Topeka in the Dry Goods business and we predict great things for him in future. G. W. Cannon has moved to his new home at 1017 Washington St. This is one of the cosiesta residences in that part of the city. Here Mr. Cannon will raise chickens and garden, and in general live like an Appollo. He is one of our ex-police and we expect to see him doing duty again soon. At this time he is on extra service. Upon has moved to his 1917 Washington St. the cosiest residences of the city. Here Mr. raise chickens and garden live like an Ap one of our ex-police cle has been a compler the leadership Burns, pres.; Mrs, G Mrs. Fox, secy.; an Edmonds, treas. The new officers and we success. On last Saturday evening Mrs. E. Clark entertained a number of friends at her home 1416 Taylor St. complimentary to Miss Mattie Miller of Lawrence. Those present were Misses Jessie Jones, Oda Perkins, Mame Watson, Mame Maberry, Lizzie Scott, Messrs. Sam'l Payne, Sam'l Glass, Elijah Nelson, Edward Brice, Victor Washington and Wm. Rush Samples of Carpets 1½ yd. lengths—sold to $3.00, L—50c to $1.50. LIN CURTAINS n 48c to $1.65. M CURTAINS $6.00. LS, CURTAINS $25.00. E CURTAINS Color Lace. Best for Least ugs-All Sizes. Carpets, usters, Brussels Dr. Young, a popular physician of Lawrence, while aboard a heavily crowded street car last week during the state fair in this city, was relieved of S30 by some pickpocket. We are sorry to hear of this misfortune to the Doctor as he very seldom visits our city, and fear he will make his visits less frequent. We hope he will come again and we will do all we can to make it pleasant for him. The Hon. Jas. Guy attended the Afro-American Council at St Louis last week and reports an excellent session. He says they are doing much to benefit the race. Mr. Guy has been elected national organizer and expects to organize in this city at some future day. This organization is accomplishing much for the race in that they have placed many Negroes in lucrative positions, and they are still pushing the case instituted some time ago by the colored people against infringment of the elective franchise. A Good Snap for a Colored Man. For sale—lo acres, five room cottage, large barn, large hen-house, crib that holds 500 bushels, good hog-pen and sheds, wagon shed, one acre of alfalfa, hog pasture fenced with new wire, three acres blue grass clover pasture, one acre meadow and orchard, three acres in corn, two acres small fruit, well at house, well at barn at pasture, will sell the crop also. Bad health is the cause of this snap. Will trade or sell. You had better see me within ten days. J. K. LYTLE 929 Kansas Ave. Agent for city and farm property and loans on real estate. LANE CHAPEL The Cheerful Givers' Sewing Circle has been a complete success under the leadership of Mrs. Fannie Burns, pres.; Mrs, Great, vice pres.; Mrs. Fox, secy.; and Mrs. Amelia Edmonds, treas. They have elected new officers and we hope for them a success. The 4th Sunday in this month is grand rallyy at Lane Chapel. SECOND CHRISTAIN GHURCH H. D. Thompson and wife of Chicago are visiting his brother, G. Thompson. Mrs. Maggie Fishback of Lawrence visited Mrs. Duke last week. Mrs. Thos. Johnson returned from Kansas City last week. The Misses Susie and Anna Willingham and Belle Irvin of Empor a visited friends in Topeka last week. That is the Rock Island rate for colonist tickets from Topeka to California and the Pacific Northwest, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Correspondingly low rate to many points in Arizona, Utah, Montana and Idaho. Here is your opportunity. You will never have a better. Call or write—today—for illustriated folder giving details of Rock Island's through car service to California. More comprehensive than that of any other line. Two routes—Scenic and Southern. Let us tell you about them and other advantages. Berths, tickets and full information at offices of connecting lines or by application to J. A. STEWART, G. A. P. D. Kansas City. Mo. Rockland System Its a Bargain! About Your Summer Vacation Whether you are going to the lake resorts of Wisconsin, Minnesota or Michigan, or to the Atlantic Coast resorts, or to Europe, you should ask for rates by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. Summer tourist rates are now in effect to hundreds of points, and no extra fare is charged on The Southwest Limited, the Train of Trains from Kansas City to Chicago. Leave Kansas City 5:55 tonight. Arrive Chicago 8:55 tomorrow morning. Union Stations in both cities. Two stations in Kansas City—Grand Avenue and Union Station. --- Whether you are going to the lake resorts of Wisconsin, Minnesota or Michigan, or to the Atlantic Coast resorts, or to Europe, you should ask for rates by the Summer tourist rates are now in effect to hundreds of points, and no extra fare is charged on The Southwest Limited, the Train of Trains from Kansas City to Chicago. Leave Kansas City 5:55 tonight. Arrive Chicago 8:55 tomorrow morning. Union Stations in both cities. Two stations in Kansas City—Grand Avenue and Union Station. L. COEB, Southwestern Passenger Agent, 07 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Missouri Pacific Route THE WORLD'S FAIR LINE. 7—Daily Trains Between Kansas City and—7 St Louis. Leave Kansas City at 6:55, 8:00 and 10:10 a. m. and 1:10, 9:15 and 12:00 p. m. and 12:05 midnight. ASK for your ticket via this line from Kansas City; if you miss connection for one of them you will not have long to wait for another. 7—Daily Trains Between Kansas City and—7 St Louis. Leave Kansas City at 6:55, 8:00 and 10:10 a. m. and 1:10, 9:15 and 12:00 p. m. and 12:05 midnight. ASK for your ticket via this line from Kansas City; if you miss connection for one of them you will not have long to wait for another. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agt., Topeka. --- Kansas. C. E. STYLES, A. G. P. A., Kansas City, --- Mo. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agt.. Topka, -- -- Kansas. Do You Want to Save $15.00? Do You Want to Save $15.00? You'll do it, if you buy a Colonist ticket to California from me between Sept. 15 and October 15. Tickets will cost more later on. Fast trains. Pullman Sleepers daily. Excursions under personal escot three times a week. Liberal stop-overs. T. L. KING, TICKET AGENT, ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY, TOPEKA, KANSAS. WM. DUNSON, Paper Hanging and Painting in any part of the state. Will make special prices on large contracts and guarantee all work to be first-class. 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. 703 N. MAIN ST. NEW 'PHONE 936, WICHITA, KAS. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.—Executer 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 snd day of July, A. D. 1904, the undergrown was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified an Executor of the estate of Charlotte Germany, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and given themselves accordingly. JAS. H. GUY. Executor. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. ALBERT ROSS. Editor and Manager. Office 909 N. SIXTH STREET. The public schools began their year's work last Monday, and the bright-eyed boys and girls with their books and bags have been a familiar scene of the past week. The home is the first of all schools. In it are formed the first ideas, good or bad, that shape the future lives of our children. Hence the great necessity of good intelligent mothers with high aims and ideals, and of improved and comfortable homes. The public and Sunday schools are but the outgrowth of home teaching, founded to derive the benefits of specialized study, thought and training by teachers who take the place of mothers during a certain portion of a child's daily life. The same respect, the same obedience, the same confidence that is placed in a mother teaching a child should be reposed in a teacher. A teacher, as far as instructing the child is conserved, supplants the mother, and is virtually the child's mother while it is in school, and should be expected to exercise the same authority, punitive and otherwise, that a mother would be expected to exercise in training the same child. Hence the necessity of the parent being in accord, standing by and backing up the efforts of the teacher. One of the easiest ways of spoiling and ruining a child is for the parent to allow the child to know that she (the parent, is opposed to the discipline of a teacher. This encourages the child to wrongdoing. It indulges it in meanness. It lessens its respect for its teacher, destroys the uplifting influence of her life, undermines all good that may be accomplished and sets a decidedly bad example to the others of the same family and of the same school. Parents are too often softhearted, and their love for the child blinds them to its faults. They should give all power and authority to the teacher, and back the teacher up immediately in suppressing any rebellion on the part of the student. The best student in a school too often proves to be the rebellious boy or girl who has been conquered. Those pent-up energies in the child seek some avenue of escape and have simply been expended and turned into the right direction. Teachers are required by the school law to make a study of child life, its thoughts, imaginations, actions, desires and preferences at differences at different stages of its life. Teachers, unlike mothers, are not handicapped by an overpowering love to detract them from doing what ought to be done with spoiled children. They study its home surroundings, intelligence of parents and the morals of its associates. They study the child's nature as it develops daily, monthly, yearly, and know what to do better than parents who have not undergone this special training. The two mutually loving persons most interested in each others business should be the parent and teacher. The very nature of the work of each demands it. There can be no permanent success without it. The vicious habit of some mothers in baring their arms to the elbows, and in the heat of passion, rushing to the school-house with a club under their apron and a chip on their shoulder, and hurling oaths and imprecations upon the head of the teacher because of some fancied wrong done to some badly spoiled child, is disgusting to say the least and demoralizing to the very purposes for which schools are founded. J. J. Thomas was dangerously injured in a street car wreck last week. Rev. A. M. Ward left this week to attend the annual conference of the A. M. E. Church conference. Parker Gardner left this week to attend Chandler Normal College, Lexington, Ky. Miss B. F. Gamble, of Omaha, visited relatives here this week as she was enroute to St. Louis to attend the fair. Rev. J. N. Stokes, of Oswego, Kas., filled the pulpit of Metropolitan Baptist Church Sunday evening. Miss Vida Island is visiting Mrs. Smith Gee in Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. Ida Joyce Jackson, of Colorado Springs, stopped over a few days enroute from Columbus, Ohio. Henry Bell, a member of K. of T., died in this city and was buried Sunday afternoon from 1st Baptist church. Mrs. Mary E. Davis, the devoted wife of Tilford Davis, one of our oldest mail carriers, died Saturday afternoon. She was buried Tuesday afternoon from the 1st A. M. E. church by the ladies of the Masonic chapter of which she was a prominent member. Capt. Albert Ross has been elected to be president of the Young Men Usher's Union of Kansas City. Lawrence, Kan. Miss Winifred Morton has returned to resume her studies at K. U. Mrs. Alex White and children are the guests of her mother Mrs. L. Copeland. Never before was there such a crowd seen at Johnson's hall as on Wednesday of last week when a drill was given by St. Luke A.M. E. Church for the benefit of the minister. A goodly sum was realized. Miss Ada Barnett, of Atchison, and Miss Helen McClean, of Topeka, have returned to attend the University. Misses Eva Ellis and Vera Lindsey left for St. Louis to attend the fair. Miss Vera Lindsay entertained a few friends Sunday. All report a good time. About twenty-four had a merry time Friday evening at Mrs. Dr. Young's. Dr. J. J. Kenner has refitted his office with new appliances and made it one of the most upto-date in town. The doctor is building up a large practice and showing himself to be master of his profession. Edward Washington was run down by the Santa Fe fast train Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock. His left leg was cut off near the trunk and the right so mangled that amputation was necessary. While undergoing the operation at the hospital he died about 10 o'clock Sunday evening. The funeral was conducted from his home at 629 Mississippi street at 2 o'clock Tuesday by Rev. H. I. Jones. Rev. Mark Thompson returned last Friday from Excelsior springs, Mo., where he had gone for his health. He is improving slowly. Mrs. H. I. Jones was called to Olean, Mo., Sunday morning to the bedside of her brother. Rev. Jones accompanied her as far as K. C., returning Sunday. Miss Lena Hultz and Mrs. Sophia Fex left Saturday tor St. Louis to attend the World's fair. P. C. Thomas, of Topeka, lectured at the 1st Baptist church Tuesday night in the interest of the K. & L. of P. He hopes to establish a council on the north side. Rev. Jones will work in the interest of the K. & L. of P. J. B. Moore spent several days in Topeka last week. Prof. A. A. Hill and wife left COLORADO and return Lincoln Institute. ```markdown ``` Missouri State School for Colored Youth BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A.M., President. DEPARTMENTS: College, Normal, Preparatory, Industrial and Domestic. COURSES: Classical, College Preparatory, Normal, Sub Normal, Model Training School, Music (Instrumental and Vocal). Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Woodworking, Blacksmithing, Machinery, Shoe-making, Farming and Gardening, Printing, Typewriting, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. ADVANTAGES: Good Location, Free Tuition, New Dormitories with Modern Improvements, Buildings Heated by Steam, Diplomas are licenses to teach in any public school in the state. A few deserving students are assisted in their efforts to earn their way. All applicants must present testimonials of good moral character. For further information write to BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A. M., LL.D., PRESIDENT. JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. Saturday for Macon, Mo., where Prof. Hill will teach in the Western Baptist College. Miss Mattie Miller returned from Topeka Tuesday morning. The Pantatorium has been refitted and owns a beautiful delivery wagon. Manager Brown is one of our enterprising young men. WICHITA, KANSAS. Mrs. Chas Kimberling and children and Miss Bessie Bright, of Pratt Center are visiting in the city. Mrs. C. S. Black left for Valley Center Monday to visit her mother. A pleasant surprise party was tendered Mr. S. Griggs at his home Monday evening in honor of his birthday. Mrs. C. Barker has recovered from her recent illness. Miss Lula Bradford left Saturday of last week for Kansas Cily, Mo., where she will attend the Lincoln high school. The Colored Roosevelt-Hoch club held an enthusiastic meeting last Tuesday evening. Mrs. A. Fox and children are visiting in St. Louis. A Masquerade ball was given at Odd Fellows hall Monday evening. Mrs. Grace France, of Shawnee, Ok., is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gibbs entertained at dinner Thursday in honor of Rev. P. D. Yochum and family. A number of guests were present and highly enjoyed the bounteous repast served. Thursday evening of last week Rev P. D. Yochum and family was surprised in a most pleasant manner by the members of the senior choir of the A. M. E. church. After rehersal Rev. Yochum was invited into the church where an elaborate luncheon was spread on a daintily arranged table. J. T. Chinneth and Thos. Glover spoke in behalf of the choir, Rev. Yochum responding, expressing his pleasure in being remembered by the choir in such a pleasant manner. NOTICE TO CIRCLES. Our State Convention will meet with the Vine St. Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 7, 04. All circles are expected to respond to call. By order of MRS. EMMA GUINES, President. MRS. A. O. MURRELL, Cor. Sec. ATCHISON, KANSAS. D. H. Davis of Kansas City, Kans., is the guest of H. O. Fletcher. Mrs. Eliza Hyston is in Omaha this week. Rev. Terrill had $92.00 dollar money. Mrs. Zora Plumber of Omaha is visiting her parents, J. Rucker and wife. Mr. Plumber was down Sunday. The Sunflower Baptist church of Leavenworth, sent up Deacons H. C. Fouse and Jno. Baker to their pastor, Rev. J. W. Wilson who is on the sick list. They presented him $25.00 in addition to a $30.00 suit given him before he took sick. Oscar Evans came up Sunday. Dr. Hudson and wife wish to thank the friends for their many 'good wishes' and many nice presents. They feel truly grateful to be surrounded by such kind friends. A swell reception was given at Ebernezer Baptist Church Thursday evening to Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Smothers, who recently married. The Church was beautifully decorated and the choir rendered very excellent music. Howard University WASHINGTON, D.G. Tuition Free except in the MEDICAL DEP Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and Thirty-Seven DAY SCHOOL FOR NINE Tuition fee in MEDICAL AND D PHARMACEUTIC C ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER LAW SOC Organize Applicants for admission to this well known and process the proper qualifications. Matricula Tuition Free except in the Medical Department MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC Thirty-Seventh Session. LAW SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULA TITION 1ER IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER LAW SCHOOL. Organized 1868. Nots for admission to this well known Law School must be over eight the proper qualifications. Matriculation fee $100 strictly in all. Bndding MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES Thirty-Seventh Session. 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 $100 strictly an advance. Non-Professional Departments open September 21, 1994. Theological Department opens September 5, 1994. Medical and Law Departments open October 1, 1994. For catalogue or further information address The Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of Medical, F. J. BRADD, M. D., 901 R St. N. W.; L. Topeka Industrial and "THE WESTER" Five teachers from that famous OMINATIONAL school for the christain Culture. Industrial and Educational Institution THE WESTERN TUSKEN scholars from that famous institution. The NATIONAL school for the Negroes of the West Culture. For catalogue or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. H. SARFORD, Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, via: Medical, F. J. BRADD, M. D., 901 R. St. N. W.; Law, JAMES F. BENDY, LS2, 400 Fifth St. N. W. Five travelers from that famous institution The ONLY UNDE NOMINATIONAL school for the Negroes of the West. A school of Christain Culture 19 HOWLAND HALL GIRLS DORMITORY DEPARTMENTS—Normal, New Industrial, Business, Music Elocution, TRADES TAUGHT—Carpenter, Finding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress Domestic Science, Agricultural in its actual and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES—Expenses real, careful attention and home training, maintained, farm of 105 acres, located by ministers of every denomination. The Fall Term begins Tuesday, opening day. For further information. WILLIAM R. CAY TOPEKA, THE MITCHELL Leavenworth. The Board of Directors of Mitchell services of Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell solicitor and it is her intention. Any donations given her will be Board of Directors of the hospice. First-class Physicians and Nurse Institution in the West form. For further information. DR. C. M. MOATES. DEPARTMENTS—Normal, Normal Preparatory, Normal Business, Music Elocution. DES TAUGHT—Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress making, Laundry, Science, Agricultural in its varied phases, Stem and Mechanical Drawing. ANTAGES—Expenses reasonable, self help education and home training of young women, farm of 105 acres, location and sanitation the ministers of every denomination. All Term begins Tuesday, Sept. 13th. Try to pay. For further information address, WILLIAM R. CARTER, PRINCETON TOPEKA, KANSAS. MITCHELL HOSPITAL Leavenworth. - Kansas The Board of Directors of Mitchell Hospital has seized offices of Mrs. Lizzie Milton of Leavenworth and it is her intention to travel for this year donations given her will be thankfully received guard of Directors of the hospital. Physicians and Nurses in attendance institution in the West for the care of Colorectal For further information or particulars, add: M. MOATES, - LEAVENWOOD ESTERN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS—Normal, Normal Preparatory, Agricultural, Industrial, Business, Music Elocution. TRADES TAUGHT—Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Book-Binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Agricultural in its varied phases, Stenography, Architectual and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES—Expenses reasonable, self help encouraged, very careful attention and home training of young women, rigid discipline maintained, farm of 105 acres, location and sanitation the very best, endorsed by ministers of every denomination. The Fall Term begins Tuesday, Sept. 13th. Try to be present the opening day. For further information address, WILLIAM R. CARTER, PRINCIPAL. TOPEKA, KANSAS. THE MITCHELL HOSPITAL 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, DR. C. M. MOATES. - - LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. WESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West. ..... DEPARTMENTS: Theological, Co State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Pr mal, Musical (Instrumental) organ and harmony, Drawi Carpentry, Printing and B Stenography and Typewriti Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laun ADVANTAGES: Splendid Locati fluences and Thorough Teach INFORMATION: For terms, pric write to William T. Vern PRESID QUINDARO, ARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-M State Industrial. URSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, musical, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), include organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and M. Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressers, Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and ArtMENTS: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, influences and Thorough Teachers. FORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducement write to William T. Vernon, A. M., PRESIDENT, NDARO, DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to 'Phones {Office—Bell—"White"4302. Residence—Bell—"West"15. REV. JOHN GORDON, D. PRESIDENT. Incorporated March 2, 1857. Gives opportunity for higher Education to all without regard to erred, race or sex. Ten departments—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate, Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, Industrial—conducted by one hundred competent Professionals and In-Trustors. Medical Department. DEPARTMENT PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES in Session. MATRICULANTS. DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $80. COLLEGE, $70. BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904. SCHOOL. 1868. New School must be over eighteen years of age on fee $1,000 strictly in alliance. Educational Institute IN TVSKEGEE" institution The ONLY UNI- degrees of the West. A school Normal Preparatory, Agriculture, Painting, Printing, Printing, Boat- making, Laundrying, Basket- waried phases, Stenography, Are- sonable, self help encouraged, wi- th of young women, rigid discipe- nation and sanitation the very best, action. Sept. 13th. Try to be present address, RTER, PRINCIPAL, KANSAS. HOSPITAL Kansas. Shell Hospital has secured the union of Leavenworth as their option to travel for this hospital. Thankfully received by the sal. Reses in attendance. The fini- the care of Colored People. or particulars, address, - LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS UNIVERSITY, College, 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 diering, Farming and Gardening. Heathful Climate, Good In- ters. and all inducements offered, on, A.M., D.D., MENT, KANSAS. ORDER IT NOW! ORDER IT NOW! THE CHRISTIAN HARMONY. (In Original and Revised Editions.) BY WILLIAM WALKER, A. N. H J. A splendid Music Book in the Seven Character Notes. 38; 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 Ime. 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 Secret Songs are incorporated in volume. 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