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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. THE A. M. E. CONFERENCE The Twenty-ninth Annual Session at Omaha Last Week, Was the Best in the History of This Commendable Organization. Bishop Grant Won the Admiration of all. The Twenty-ninth annual session of the Kansas-Nebraska A. M. E. Conference, convened in Omaha Wednesday of last week at Saint John's A. M. E. church, corner of Sixteenth and Webster streets, Bishop Grant presiding. This was the largest session ever witnessed since the organization of the conference, and the reports of the presiding elders from the various districts show a wonderful increase in membership and the financial condition of the churches. Bishop Grant has endeared himself in the hearts of the members of the conference, and also those whose pleasure it was to meet him, and during the conference he added forty members to that church. The dollar money reports of the several ministers exceeded any collection ever made. A fine lot of ministers were present, and discussions for the upbuilding of the church and for promoting Christianity were ardent. They met to do business, and they did not meet in vain. The ministers all looked prosperous and happy and showed that they were sacrificing time and money to build up their churches and uplift fallen humanity. The people of Kansas and Nebraska can well be proud of the ministers of the A.M. E. church. The money that was donated for the upbuilding of the churches has been well expended by these Christian gentlemen, and used for the purpose for which it was given as was shown by their reports. several of the churches are now out of debt, others nearly so. Several changes were made among the ministers who had here-to-fore been holding small charges, they being moved to better fields, having shown their ability for building up the waste places, the Bishop deemed it proper that they be given better charges. Presiding Elders Braxton, Ransom and Griffith will hold their respective positions as long as they continue to keep the work up as they are now doing. These gentlemen are undoubtedly doing an excellent work in the districts over which they are presiding. There has previously been a rule of changing presiding elders after a few years, but the Bishop has somewhat amended this rule by keeping them in office as long as they continue to carry on the work in a Christian-like manner. So far, everything has been satisfactory to all concerned. The money paid in to the mission fund is well expended and no one need ever regret the money given to this department. We were surprised to note the amount of money that has been paid out to superanuated ministers, also to the wives and orphans of deceased ministers in this connection. They also made contributions to the ministers, having small charges and are sacrificing time for the building up of these small churches and missions, where there is a constant struggle for existence. Some, we repeat have scarcely enough to eat, still they struggle and manage to come to conference each year and make their report, and where they show an improvement, the Bishop sends them to other fields, placing new ministers to take up the work where they left off. The financial report in all departments exceeds that of other years and shows that the A. M. E. church is one of the greatest organizations among Negroes of this country. THE PLAINDEALER hopes for a continuance of their prosperity, and that the conference will later take a strong stand on the state and condition of affairs in this country, especially that of our race who are oppressed in the Southland. Shaffer, who desired to go to Indianapolis in order that he and his family might be close to his parents, who are now in declining years. The people of the church in Omaha expressed strong regrets at the departure of Rev. Shaffer. Resolutions were also passed by the conference which caused some emotion, on the transfer of Rev. F. G. Barr, who was transferred to Spokane, Washington, Territory. The Bishop said that he wanted strong men like Rev. Barr to build up the church in that part of the country. One thing we noticed in particular and that was the usual displeasure that attends the reading of appointments at the annual conference. At this time every one seemed perfectly satisfied, and by 12 o'clock the appointments were made; the benediction announced and all of the people on their way to their respective homes. Conference will convene in Kansas City next year. Following are the appointments as announced by Bishop Grant: OMAHA DISTRICT. Omaha district, J. W. Braxton, presiding elder; Omaha, J. W. Wilson; Atchison, A. C. Terrell; Leavenworth, M. Wooten; Lincoln, W. T. Biggers; Quindaro, J. S. Johnson; Bonner Springs, C. L. Holly; Tonganoxie, A. Sims; Nebraska City, Sam Norris; Holton Horton, A. H. Daniels; Hiawatha, B. R. Ross; Fremont, J. H. Shackelford; Oskaloosa, Lewis Parks; White Cloud and Highland, P. D. Davis; Troy and Ellwood, E. D. Abbott; North Topeka, J. W. H. Morris; South Omaha, W. B. Johnson, TOPEKA DISTRICT. Topeka district, G. A. Griffith, presiding elder; Olathea and Hillsdale, James Holmes; Argentine, J. S. Payne; Topeka, (Saint John) J. F. C. Taylor; Wichita, H W King; Topeka (Brown's Chapel), N J Gamble; Ottawa, A H Brooks; Great Bend, K P Bond; Nichodemus, L W McCormick; Hutchinson, P D Yochum; Junction City, Prince Williams; Emporia, Charles A Wood; Lawrence, W B Brooks; Manhattan and Wamego, G F Brown; Eudora and Lake View, R C Davis; Osage and Council Grove, J R Ramsey; Salina and Abilene, J T Taylor, Minneapolis and Ellsworth, S W Alexander; Newton, S S Washington; Rock Valley, W G Barnett; Garden City, S H Barker; Holiday and Rosedale, E W Smith; Pratt and Anthony, Dawson Self; Speed, W S Hyter, Saint John, C A Morgan; Sterling, C H Caldwell. FORT SCOTT DISTRICT. Fort Scott district; J R Ransom, presiding elder; Kansas City, A M Ward; Parsons. T W Whithall; Arkansas City, B B Bates; Independence, L C Newby; Fort Scott, W P Greene; Paola, J J Pleasant; Coffeyville, H Shepherd; Cherryvale, R C Lee; Galena, A J King; Yale R E Green; Baxter Springs and Columbus, H H Jones; Weir City and Cherokee. E Fletcher; Pittsburg and Girard, J Allen; Iola, J W Williams; Oswego and Chetopa, A Gamble; Chanute and Humboldt, J J Watson; Winfield and Wellington, H D Harris; Pleasanton, Mound City and La Cygne, T W Kidd; Garnett and Osawatomie. J M Pope; Grant Mission, Kansas City, Kas., D O Cole. TRANSFERS. Indianapolis, Ind. (Bethel) G H Shaffer; Spokane, Wash., F G Barr; Colorado Springs, G M Hillman; evangelistic work of Kansas conference. Rev J P Howard. BISHOP GRANT HURT. The calling to order of the final session was delayed for twenty minutes, owing to a painful fall sustained by Bishop Grant on his way from the parsonage to the church. A defective sidewalk threw him heavily, and a nasty cut was inflicted on his knee. When the injured member had been bandaged, Bishop Grant took charge of the meeting. Rev. J. P. Howard, of Emporia was appointed evangelist for the Korean Nabhube conference, and TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 30, 1904. OMAHA'S The Plaindealer Manager Gazes Upon the Prosperous Nebraskans. Several Tepehana are Comfortably Situated and are Conducting Paying Business Enterprises. Rev. J. R. Ransom made the largest report in the P. E. District. The Conference appropriated one hundred and fifty dollars to pay on a balance of six hundred dollars, due on the Bishops residence at Kansas City, Kans. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, one of the strongest ministers in the West, and wife were present at the Conference. They are both loved by everybody, and are a great help to the A. M, E. Church. While in Owing annual pleasure of peka young men during the strife played at pack salaries at from per day. All well and have change, and we ed to note the keeping th While in Omaha last week attending annual conference, we had the pleasure of meeting several Topeka young men who went to Omaha during the strike, and are now employed at packing houses receiving salaries at from two to four dollars per day. All of them are looking well and have considerable pocket change, and we are especially pleased to note the fact that they are keeping up their reputation, We also met some old Topekans who are now in business, one of whom is Tibb Starnes. He and his wife are running the Newport Restaurant and lunch room at 1315 Dodge, and are doing a good business. Mrs. Starnes is one of the best business women we know in the West. She attends to businasa carefully and sees that all their patrons are well served. They serve first class meals and short orders as well. Any one going to Omaha should not fail to call at their place of business. Mrs. J. D. Jones and children of Wayside, Kans. formerly of Topeka, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Robt. Starnes of S. Omaha. While Tibb Starnes is conducting a restaurant in Omaha, his brother Robert is running a first class eating house in S. Omaha at Twenty-sixth and U. Streets, under the viaduct. Mr. and Mrs. Starnes are formerly of Topeka, having moved to Omaha during the past two years and we are certainly glad to note their prosperity. Mrs. Della Hubbard, formerly Miss Cannon, who resides at 805 Pacific St., Omaha expects to visit Topeka during the holidays. One of her friends will accompany her should she make this trip. While in Omaha, we had the pleasure of dining with Mr. and Mrs. Julia Banks. They are well and enjoying life and also aucumulating some of Omaha's wealth. Mr. Banks works at the barbe, trade, and is said to be one of the finest Tonsorial Artists found in Omaha. Their son, Earnest, recently received injuries in the packing house, but will soon be out again. He, like his father, is very industrious and we predict great things for him in the future. We met Prof. W. J. Johnson and wife who are enjoying good health. Prof. Johnson is now organizing a Co-operative Building Association among the colored people of Omaha and from what we saw of the plans and the outlines of the constitution and by-laws, it is one of the best things for the establishment of homes for Negroes we have seen. They will apply for Charter soon and we think they will have no trouble in getting it through. We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of Mrs. T. P. Mohammet, who recently had an operation performed at the Hospital. Her sister of Michigan has been with her for some time and will no doubt remain until she fully recovers. We saw our friend Tom, who looks well and prosperous. NOTICE TO THE CHURCHES. To the Churches of the Central Missionary Baptist Association of Kansas: DEAR BRETHREN:—We have not as yet obtained a place to hold our quarterly meeting of the Ministers and Deacons' Union for November. We would like to hold four meetings as follows: 1—Nov. 2, 3 and 4; 2—Nov. 9, 10 and 11; 3—Nov. 16, 17 and 18; 4—Nov. 23, 24 and 25. time and will she fully receive Tom, prosperous. Among the Fred L. Smith is enjoying a that city. A Carolinian, J, and surgeon, city about four said to be work. It is said the one of Omaha ladies. We are here Among the friends we met at Hon. Fred L. Smith, Atty. at Law, who is enjoying a lucrative practice in that city. Also met an old South Carolinian, J. H. Hutton, physician and surgeon, who located in that city about four years ago and is now said to be worth ten thousand dollars. It is said the Doctor will soon wed one of Omaha's accomplished young ladies. We are happy to announce to the many friends of F. T. Thompson, one of Topeka's young men, who located in Omaha a few years ago, his success since he has been in that city. He is now head coach of Hon. Thos. Glover of Wichita was a lay delegate to the Annual Conference and was one of the first put on a committee at Conference. This will be of great interest to the laity, and no doubt more of them will attend in the future. Mr. Glover did some excellent work on committee. The report of the Committee on Sunday-school work showed a little falling off in attendance. It is hoped more attention will be paid to this department. Several of the ministers wives were present at this session of Conference as most of them are members of the Woman's Aid Society, an auxiliary of the Conference, which does much work in the connection toward the support of ministers. Those present were Mesdames Wooten, Braxton, Ward, Terril, and Widow Glover. Rev. W. T. Biggers and Dr. Shaffer are to be commended for the way they entertained the Conference and the ample preparation made for the hospital provision made for the ministers and their wives. On Saturday evening the Conference accepted an invitation from W. T. Biggers and Church to a dinner in South Omaha. The party boarded a trolley car, and in due time arrived at the place where a wholesome dinner was served by the members of the church. Rev. Biggers is editor of the "Christian Wayfarer" a church paper published in South Omaha. He was transferred to Lincoln where he will continue the good work. Rev. H, B. Parks, editor of "The Voice of Missions", and secretary of the Mission Fund, was present at this session, and was of great assistance to the Conference as he comes from the west and was perfectly at home among them. No doubt he will have the entire support of the Western Conferences for Bishop at the next general Conference. He is a strong able man, one that is full of business. Rev. B. F. Watson, Financial Secretary of the Connection attended the Conference one day, but had to leave for the Illinois Conference. THEPLAINDEALER was awarded the contract for printing the minutes of this session. The Bishop spoke in terms of praise of the paper, and we hope other conferences will follow their example, especially those of Missouri and give their work to colored papers. Rev. L. H. Terril of Atchison, is one of the strongest ministers of the Conference and his services are always in demand. We expect to see him way up in the councils of the A. M. E. Church. Rev. W. B. Brooks of Kansas City, who is assigned to Lawrence, was secretary at the Conference, this being his second term to act in this capacity. Showing that he has made a capable official, he promises to have the minutes in hands of the printers within the next fifteen days. Lake Manawa and has charge of forty waiters. He renders such excellent service to his employers that they have engaged him for five years. During the winter, he has charge of hotel work in the city. His wife, also of Topeka, is doing much to keep up the dignity and social functions of Omaha. He has accumulated wealth while there, which his bank account readily shows. G.C. Tucker one of our old and respected citizens is conducting a first-class barbershop at 1313 Dodge Street, where you can get excellent services. He has the best trade of the city, and his shop is always crowded, for the reason that he employs none but best barbers and people know where to get good work. Mr. Tucker stands high in the council of several secret organizations. Mrs. Mayme Richardson is residing with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Merrit. Miss Cora Merritt, their neice, of Topeka, is visiting them. We dined at their home last Sunday and was rightly entertained. On last Monday evening at Washington Hall, Prof. W. T. Vernon, speaker under the auspices of the Republican National Committee, delivered one of the strongest speeches ever heard in Omaha, as conceded by those present. He discussed the issue of the campaign, and proved conclusively by his argument that the Democratic party were nothing but falsity and promises. The audience sat spellbound for one hour and a half and listened attentively to the words of wisdom that fell from his lips. The Prof. is one of the strongest debaters in this country. Among the prominent men who adorned the platform was Jno. R. Lynch, Paymaster of U. S Army Department of Missouri. He is the first colored man holding this position, and we think it is commendable to the race. Lawyer Smith was chairman, and the music furnished by the Desdune's Orchestra, was the finest we ever heard. At the conclusion of the Professor's address the people, in a body, rushed to the platform, and anxiously awaited an opportunity to extend to him congratuiations on the courageous and manly way he handled the subject and assured him that Omaha people would always reserve a warm spot in their hearts for him. Right here we wish to mention the firm of Crutchfield and Broomfield, two young men of Omaha who are reputed to be worth twenty-five thousand dollars. They conduct a Club Room and Cafe in that city, and are certainly "The Cyclone Wonders of the West." Johnnie Wright is well, and growing richer every day. He is now making extensive improvements on his residence in Omaha. We met our friend Al Jones of Atchison who conducts a Waiters Club; he is the same hale and jolly fellow and is getting along nicely. We also met E. J. Scott who is employed in a first class Drug Store operating the soda fountain. Mr. Scott has increased in size since leaving Topeka and looks like a prince. He is married and settled down to business and is saving money. Omaha should be proud of their new minister, J. W. Wilson, one of the best ministers in the conference, he having been an ardent church worker for a number of years. The Rev. has been a widower for nearly two years. One of the most amusing things that occurred, was when the Bishop read the appointments, and came to Omaha church. He asked Rev. Wilson how long it would be before he could get another wife. He insisted that as soon as two years of mourning for his late wife were up, he would set about getting another. So we will advise the ladies of Kansas to be in readiness for the Rev. will soon be a candidate for matrimony, and they need not be bashful in making application, and trying to gain advantage over other for information. THAT BUSINESS LEAGUE I arrived in Indianapolis on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 30, and comfortably located at the residence of Capt Jas. Thomas, late of the Forty-eighth Infantry, U. S. After dinner we visited members of the executive committee and put in Topeka's claim for the sixth annual session of the National Negro Business League in 1905. Wednesday, Aug. 31, we arose at 5 o'clock a.m. By 6:15 we were at Tomlinson hall arranging our photographic exhibits. We had one-hundred fifteen pictures. They were arranged conspicuously on two large frames and, over each, was printed in large letters, Topeka, Kansas. We placed a card over each individual picture, telling in large writing, what the photograph, represented. After arranging our exhibit we were ready for business. We had 1000 cards which the Adam Brothers donated the local League. On the back of these was printed, "Meet me in Topeka in 1905." This scheme was suggested by Prof. Carter of the Industrial Institute. After each delegate registered, we gave him a badge, a Topeka Negro Business Directory, our business card and put in our talk for Topeka. We formed the acquaintance of men from all parts of the country, and advertised Topeka very much. The league was composed of men representing every branch of business and industry and worth from $1000 to $200,000,000. A more representative and respectable body of Negroes has never assembled. There was no wrangling over parliamentary rules; no pompous display of self-conceited men: no display of jealousy. Every one was on his merit. Each one seemed anxious to do his part well, and contributed his share toward making the League a success. "Manufacturing Household Articles," by S. R. Scottion of Brooklyn, N. Y. "Meeting the Realty needs of the New York Negro" by P. A. Payton, Jr. of New York, N. Y. "Undertaking" by W, O. Emery of Macon, Ga. and James C. Thomas of New York, N. Y. "Producing white potatoes on a large scale" by J. G. Groves, Edwardsville, Kans. Last year Mr. Groves raised 175 car loads of potatoes. "The growth of the Banking Idea" by S. H. Hait of Jacksonville, Fla., and W. E Mollison of Vicksburg, Miss, was very interesting and instructive. This subject was discussed at length by the house. In order to close the discussion, ires. Washington decided to allow only those connected with some banking institution to talk. After the time for discussion was up, at least five men were allowed to talk five minutes each because they represented a bank. It was quite a joke on the chair. "The Law and Business" was ably discussed by W. H. Lewis of Boston, Mass. "Building a Street Railway Line" by R. R. Robinson, of Jacksonville, Fla., was something new very rare. The state law of Florida makes it possible for the conductor to unseat Negroes for the accommodation of whites. This was so obious to the Negroes of Jacksonville, that a meeting was called to consider organizing an automobile company to carry Negroes. Mr. Robinson and some of his friends refused to attend this meeting, and asked the city council for a franchise to build a street railway. The council having no faith in the scheme, granted them a franchise to clear their hands. The road was built and the first three months the net profits were $3000. They have a NUMBER 39. Mr. Ira O. Guy Writes an Interesting Review of the Meeting of the Afro-American Business League Topeka Ranked First in the Picture Display Will Meet in Topeka in '06. four miles electric line, with a franchise for nine miles more. "Moving of Houses and Heavy Machinery" by Chas. Webb of Indianapolis, Ind. "Plumbing and Heating Contracting" by Troy Porter of Pans, Ill. "Merchant Tailoring" by C. M. Howell of Atlanta, Ga. and E. I. Masterson of Louisville, Ky. were interesting. A. C. Howard, of Chicago, Ill., was until several years ago a boot black. Now he is the proprietor of a shoe polish establishment. He followed Mr. Washington's advice, "Produce what the other man wants." Warren Logan, treasurer of The Tuskegee Industrial Institute read a paper on "Building an Industrial Community." It was one of the most interesting and thoughtful papers read. Booker T. Washington is an ideal chairman. In despatching business he is a Thos. B. Reed. He is fair and considerate. There was not one expression of dissatisfaction by any one. His popularity is wonderful. There were 7000 present to hear his annual address. Except for the repeated outbursts of applause, the audience was held as by magic. Among the distinguished officers and members were Hon. Geo. L. Knox of Indianapolis, J. E. Bush of Arkansas, Chas. Banks of Mississippi, Emmet J. Scott of Alabama, Fred R. Moore of New York, S. Laing Williams of Illinois, T. Thomas Fortune of New York, Dr. S. E. Courtney of Massachusetts, Dr. S. A. Furnias of Indians, J. C. Napier of Tennessee, M. M. Lervey of Florida, and Mrs. F. B. William of Illinois, Rt. Bishops B. W. Arnett and Grant became life members. Indianapolis stands second to none in her manner of entertaining her guests. No pains or expense was spared to make all comfortable. Mr. Knox, Dr. Furniss and Mr. Keisey deserve great praise. We are very much indebted to Miss Daneva Donnell for her interest in Topeka's exhibit. Her spare time was spent in showing her numerous friends our display and in booming Topeka. We were heartily received also by Mr. Donnell, Mrs. Cable and Dr. Wataon. The local League of Indianapolis tendered the visitors a banquet on Friday. We feel safe in saying that few of the 500 who ate have ever enjoyed anything better. The next meeting will be held in New York, N. Y. The New York delegation has been working for the meeting for two years and has been represented every year since the organization of the National League, She had a large delegation this year and three eastern men on the Executive committee. It was our plan to advertise Topeka and bring enough influence to bear on the Executive committee to secure the selection of Topeka. The committee felt, however, that the next meeting should be held in New York, mainly on account of the stimulus that would be given to Negro banks, seven of which have been organized since the organization of the National League. Had the election of the next place of meeting been left to popular vote Topeka would have been the choice for 1905. We are promised the first chance for 1906. We cannot get it however, by sitting down until that time comes and then going to work. We must keep on from the present. We have the promise, already, of six who will attend the next meeting in New York. Topeka must send a carload next summer. We are promised the support of several delegations if we carry a delegation ourselves. As secretary of the local League, we have begun communication at once with men in various sections of the country. We will advise constantly with the President and Executive committee of the Local League as to the best course to follow. If the League keeps up the interest she has at present, we cannot fail to land the 1906 meeting. IRA O. Guy, Seey. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. ALBERT ROSS. Editor and Manager. OFFICE 909 N. SIXTH STREET. At this time of the year you will see the ant busy storing away its eatables for winter; you will see the squirrel laying aside nuts for the cold weather; you will find the bee, the bug and many other insects busy getting ready to undergo the severe tests of freezing weather. The thoughtful Negro should be doing likewise. During these cool autumn days the Negro should be doing likewise. During these cool autumn days the Negro should be making his apple butter, his grape and plum jelly, his peach preserves, his pickles and sour kraut. He should be burying his cabbage and turnips, canning and pickling his tomatoes, laying aside a few squash, potatoes and sweet potatoes in his cellar and gradually filling his coal bin. The Negro is always preparing to die, but seldom preparing to live—especially through the winter. Life is what we ourselves make it. "Every man is the architect of his own fortune." Putting off an easy thing makes it hard, and putting off a hard one generally makes it impossible. By a little foresight and preparation the Negro can make the raw winter days a source of pleasure, profit and peace of mind, and yet have plenty of warm food and raiment for his children attending school, his wife and himself as well. While the various nations of the world are deriving benefit from the Russian-Japanese war in learning pointers about the belligerents, what can the American Negro learn from this war in which a dark race is successfully contending against the hitherto self-esteemed invincible Russian horde. The first thing proven is that might does not make right. It is not so much the numbers as it is the skill, the strategy, the dare-devil cagerness of the Japs to die, in order to make life better for their posterity that is causing victory to come their way. Eight successive times the Japanese infantry advanced and hurled themselves upon the bayonets of the Russian trenches, and eight successive times their ranks were mowed down by the opposing gunners but still they closed up the gaps and pressed onward. This is only one instance where the tenacity, the persistence and the do or die spirit caused the Russian ranks to weaken and give way before the continued onslaughts of a wronged but determined people. There are battles today in America, not battles of blood, but battles for the unity and uplift of the Negro race against an increasing, unrelenting, unjust, unChristian prejudice, that are just as vital as are the struggles on more sanguine fields. Every Negro man and boy, woman and girl is a soldier in the ranks. And every soldier should be prepared to do his full duty toward his race and country in the daily struggles for justice, education and an "open door" in business and industrial pursuits that are being waged against him, as bravely and as persistently as did the famous Japs on the plains of Liao Yiang. Quite an enjoyable surprise was given in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Hayes Saturday evening, Sept. 17th at their residence. Many useful presents were received and ice cream and cake were served. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. Whereas, The Supreme Architect of the Universe has called one of our faithful members from labor to reward and, Whereas, We most humbly submit to the will of God, therefore Resolved by Eleeta Chapter No. 2, that we sincerely mourn the loss of our sister, who has been taken from us, an active, earnest worker, and a worthy, upright citizen. At home she was a true wife, a loving mother and obedient daughter. Resolved, That the condolence of this body be sent to the family in this their hour of supreme affliction and sorrow, and that these resolutions be spread upon the registry of the Chapter. Mrs. M. Y. Matthews, Ch'man committee. A colored school at Fifth and Georgia has been established for students of the first and second grades, with Miss Mattie Davis as teacher. A church rally was held Sunday afternoon at the St. James A. M. E, Chapel. Rev. Moppins of C. M. E. Church filled the pulpit. The Republican candidate for governor, Mr. Hoch, spoke here last Saturday evening to 2000 people at Huron Place. His argument for justice to the Negro and northern white voter were timely and to the point. A Priest of Pallas Ball will be given M. & O. Hall, Thursday evening, Oct. 6, for the benefit of the Stove Fund of Douglass Hospital. J. G. Grove, Jr. of Edwardsville spent Sunday in the city. Rev. George McNeal of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, held his annual rally last Sunday afternoon. This Church is doing a great work for the Negroes of Kansas City, Kans. The Ushers Club of Metropolitan Baptist Church gave a very successful Concert Monday evening. Mrs. S. H. Randolph of 720 Everett died last week and was buried Sunday from the family residence. Mrs. Randolph was the wife of our popular railway clerk, S. E. Randolph, and the mother of the late Lillian Randolph who died about two months ago with the same dread decease of consumption. Quite a number of euthusiasts attended the Emancipation celebration at both parks last week. Printed copies of the Proclamation beariug a portrait of Abraham Lincoln were distributed freely among the people. Because the Colored Directory of the Kansas Cities contains cuts and illustrations, and valuable and useful information about the colored business men, their beautiful homes, churches, lodges, schools and clubs; because this highclass, firstclass modernly finished book is made by the colored printers of THE PLAIN-DEALER, the best west of the Mississippi river; because it represents the gems of the most progressive business Negroes in the entire west, located in Kansas City, the great door-way through which all must come and go; because it stands for the progress, advancement and uplift of the largest number of Negroes in any one place in the west, educates, inspires and elevates their children; because from beginning to end it is of Negroes, for Negroes and by Negroes and because it cost only 50cts. per copy is what is causing the great demand for this valuable book. Because it fulfills a long felt want in the home of every intelligent Negro; because it is useful daily, hourly and all the time for ready reference and information; because it is something never attempted before and successfully carried out in the history of the West; because you will be missing one of the best purchases you ever made, and will blame us if you do not get one; and because it is the first step in a great plan to compile the best in all parts of the West and should be supported by every loyal race reader "out West:" is why you should send now to The Metropolitan Directory Co. Albert Ross, president and compiler, 909 N. 6th. St. Kansas City, Kans. LINCOLN INSTITUTE No one of the many innovations introduced by Dr. F. F. Allen in the management of Lincoln institute can become of more practical value to the Negroes of the state and section than the Farmers' Convention, provided that the thinking men and women of their respective communities will take hold of the matter in the proper spirit and by their presence and experience, added to words and deeds of encouragement, will aid a movement that in the present status of the Negro, financially and otherwise can be of so much material use to him in a section which commands the rich agricultural lands of the great middle west, southwest and northwest. The third annual Farmers' Convention held in connection with Lincoln Institute will convene on the first Friday in November and all interested in the progress of the race are invited to be present and take active part in the discussions. The thirty-ninth annual session of Lincoln Institute has opened with more students than ever before. Students are present from many Missouri counties and from various states in the union. Many patrons have recently visited the school. Among others were Mrs. Koont, of Denver, Miss Lizzie Bell, of St. Joseph, Prof. Wise, of Kansas City, Rev. O. T. Reed, of Buncton, and Edward Johnson, of Great Bend, Kas. President Allen's dinner complimentary to Mrs. Jones, of Memphis, was a grand affair. The members of the conference of Zion A. M. E. Church recently in session in Jefferson City visited the school in a body and were well pleased with all they saw. President Allen and other members of the faculty addressed the conference. LAWRENCE, KAN. A.len Hill and Prof F. C. West were slightly injured in an accident at the bridge Monday. Miss Emma Brown was to lecture at the 1st Baptist church but owning to the notice not being well circulated the affair was not a success. Mr. Wallace has remodled his place of business and is putting in a large stock of groceries. Rev. Thompson, pastor of the Warren Street Baptist church is still confined to his bed. The Sunday Forum will open October 2 for its next annual term. Mrs. H. I. Jones, who has been absent from the city at the bedside of her brother, returned Thursday morning. Elaborate preparations are being made for the Semi-Cen- COLO and v ..-UNION $17 EVERY DAY from June 1st to September 30th, inclusive, with final return limit October 31st, 1904 —FROM— TOPEKA Be sure your tickets read over this line For full information inquire o F. A. LEWIS, City Apt., 525 Kan. Ave. J. C. FULTON tennial which convenes next week. We regret to announce that Theodore Copeland, our accomplished pianist, is confined to his bed with malaria fever. Rev. House was returned to the St. James A. M. E. church on the north side. Dr. Ricketts has entered his daughter Helen in Lincoln Institute. Mrs. Charles Phelps returned from Lawrence, Kas., Saturday. Rev. Cohren and wife left Monday for Austin, Tex. to attend National Baptist Convention. Mrs. L. A. Knox returned Friday from Washington, D. C. where she spent the summer with relatives. Mrs. W. A. Brown has returned from Parsons, Kaifs. Dr. Carrion, who shot Dr. Crossland last week, was released after a few hours of incarceration. His bond was signed by Dr. Campbell, a prominent white physician. Dr. Carrion has made hosts of warm friends during his five year's residence here and over a huntered persons, both white and colored visited him during his short imprisonment. Several of both races offered bond for him. Dr. Crossland is said to be improving. Misses Anna and Pandora Newman have returned from the Fair and will leave Thursday for their home in Grand Junction, Col. Bishop Burke of the Catholic church; address the colored educational meeting at Francis St. Church Thursday night. His talk was well received. J. A. Smothers rendered a solo, "The Way of Peace." The Our Club entertained their wives and lady friends at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Shaffer Friday evening. A large number of guests were present and all expressed themselves as being highly entertained. Not since the occasion of Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Ft. Scott four years ago has there been such a demonstration accorded a polital speaker as when Secretary Leslie M. Shaw, of the United States treasury department was the city,s guest. The meeting will go down in history long after the echoes of the present campaign will be heard. Among the able assistants at the meeting were Prof. E. J. Hawkins, Prof. E. W. Watson and J. Francis Owen. On the field events last Thursday Verne Meador, who was participating in the pony race, was thrown from his horse sustaining serious injuries. Editor Bass paid us a visit last week and seemed well pleased with business in our berg. Dr. and Mrs. Brookins have returned from an extended visit at the fair. E. Simms, of the firm of Sims & Humphrey has gone down to Sedalia on a short visit to relatives and friends. RADO return VIA PACIFIC-... 7.50 PEKA its read over this line information laquire o J. C. FULTON, Depot Agent. Howard University WASHINGTON, D.C. Tuition Free except in the M MEDICAL DEPA Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and PH Thirty-Seventh S DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW TUITION FOR IN MEDICAL, AND DENT PHARMACETIC COLLE ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER EQUATION Free except in the Medical Department MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC C Thirty-Seventh Session. AY SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULA TION FOR IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $7.0. DENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER Tuition Free except in the Medical Department. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES Thirty-Seventh Session. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS. TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $80. PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1994 LAW SCHOOL. Applicants for admission to this well known Law School must be over eighteen years of age and possess the proper qualifications. Matriculation fee $500 strictly in advance. Non-Professional Departments open September 21, 1904. Theological Department opens September 25, 1904. Medical and Law Departments open October 1, 1904. For catalogue or further information address The Press of the University, or the Secretary of the D Medical, P. J. SHADD, M. D., 901 R. St. N. W. Law, JA Topeka Industrial and Ed "THE WESTERN" Five teachers from that famous in NOMINATIONAL school for the Nega Christain Culture. DEPARTMENTS—Normal, Norm Industrial, Business, Music Elocution. TRADES TAUGHT—Carpentry, Binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress ma Domestic Science, Agricultural in its var tectual and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES—Expenses reasona careful attention and Lome training of maintained, farm of 105 acres, location a dorsed by ministers of every denomination. The Fall Term begins Tuesday, Sep opening day. For further information ad WILLIAM R. CART TOPEKA, A Industrial and Educational Institution THE WESTERN TUSKEN Teachers from that famous institution. The O NIONAL school for the Negroes of the West Culture. ARTMENTS—Normal, Normal Preparatory, Business, Music Elocution. TES TAUGHT—Carpentry, Painting, P Tailoring, Sewing, Dress making, Laundry Science, Agricultural in its varied phases, Sten- Mechanical Drawing. NTAGES—Expenses reasonable, self help ex- pension 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 try. For further information address, WILLIAM R. CARTER. PRIN TOPEKA, KANSAS. For enquiries or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or M. GEO. H. SAPPORF, Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, vis: Medical, F. J. SHADD, M. D., yor R St. N. W.; Law, JAMES F. BRNDY, Esq. 420 Fifth St. N. W. TOpeka Industrial and Educational Institute "THE WESTERN TVSKEGEE" Five teachers from that famous institution. The ONLY UNDENOMINATIONAL school for the Negroes of the West. A school of Christain Culture. 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 Some 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 Leavenworth. The Board of Directors of Mitchell services of Mrs. Lizzie Milton solicitor and it is her intention. Any donations given her will be the Board of Directors of the hospital. First-class Physicians and Nurses Institution in the West for the For further information or DR. C. M. MOATES, Board of Directors of Mitchell Hospital has seen pieces of Mrs. Lizzie Milton of Leavenworth, editor and it is her intention to travel for this donations given her will be thankfully received by Directors of the hospital. Ms Physicians and Nurses in attendanceitution in the West for the care of Colorea. For further information or particulars, add M. MOATES, - - - LEAVENWO ESTERN UNIVERS Leavenworth. Kansas. THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE The Board of Directors of Mitchell Hospital has secured the services of Mrs. Lizzie Milton of Leavenworth as their solicitor and it is her intention to travel for this hospital. Any donations given her will be thankfully received by the Board of Directors of the hospital. First-class Physicians and Nurses in attendance. The finest Institution in the West for the care of Colored People. For further information or particulars, address, DR. C. M. MOATES, - - - LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, WESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West. ..... DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Prepa- mal, Musical (Instrumental and organ and harmony, Drawing (Carpentry, Printing and Book- stemography and Typewriting, Plain Sewing, Cooking, Launderi ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, H influences and Thorough Teachers INFORMATION: For terms, prices and write to William T. 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ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to William T. Vernon, A.M., D.D., PRESIDENT. 'Phones { Office—Bell—"White" 430. Residence—Bell—"West" 15. church preached his farewell sermon last Sunday and has gone to Omaha to attend conference. Several of the members are very desirous of his return. The 26th of this month is Ft. Scott day at the World's fair. The city officials and many Ft. Scott people are expected to attend in a body. The Smart Set will have a meeting this week to decide upon a plan of action for this winter. 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 Professors and instructors. The Medical Department. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES with Session. NEW MATRICULANTS. DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $So. COLLEGE, $70. ER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 Educational Institute IN TVSKEGEE" is institution. The ONLY UNDE- Negroes of the West. A school of Normal Preparatory, Agricultural, Entry, Painting, Printing, Book- ess making, Laundrying, Baskettry, various phases, Stenography, Arcui- reasonable, self help encouraged, very ing of young women, rigid discipline on and sanitation the very best, en- nation Sept. 13th. Try to be present the on address, RITER. PRINCIPAL. KANSAS. HILL HOSPITAL, Kansas. Shell Hospital has secured the union of Leavenworth as their tion to travel for this hospital. He thankfully received by the hospital. Services in attendance. 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Mrs. Shoecraft, of Chicago, has been visiting the past few days with her sister, Mrs. J. F. Jordan. FOR RENT—710 Filmore St. 3 furnished rooms 1st floor $10. 3 furnished rooms basement $7. Mrs. Lula Clinkscale-Smith, of Kansas City, Mo., has been visiting relatives and friends in the city. Clay Odell has sold out his interest in the Shawnee Grocery and will soon enter business for himself. Mrs. Sarah Malone has returned from Austin, Tex. where she attended the National Baptist Association. 1 The Sunday dinner at Cooper's, 105 West 5th Street—just around the corner, will be a feast fit for the Gods. Mrs. Nancy Carr was taken seriously ill Wednesday evening. She is reported some better at this writing. Mrs. Samuel Jones and children have returned home after an extended visit in Oklahoma with relatives and friends. WANTED-An energetic young man for station agent and telegraph operator, Address T. M. Haynes, Townsite Mgr., Boley, I. T. Mrs. Carrie Bentley entertained very royally the ladies of the Golden Rod club and their gentlemen friends, Friday evening at her home. The rooms were decorated with Golden Rods. Every one present enjoyed themselves very much. Rev. Berry, pastor of Lane Chapel will leave Monday to attend the C. M. E. Conference which will convene Tuesday morning in Warrenburg, Mo. Rev. Berry has gone a great work for this church during the year and we hope he will be returned to Lane Chapel. Rev. J. F. C. Taylor has returned from conference and will preside another year over St. John. His reports were first class and showed that he is fully capable of managing the affairs of such a church as St. John. He hopes by the next conference to have greatly reduced the church indebtedness. The Shamrock Club met last Tuesday with Mrs. W. W. Plumb. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. The following out of town guests were present: Mesdames Chas Allen, of Montreal, Canada, D. Holton, of Holton, Kas. The club will meet Tuesday Oct. 4th with Mrs. Peak 1322 Van Buren. The Ne Plus Ultra Art Club met with Mrs. Thompson last Friday. The following officers were elected: Mrs G. W. Smith, Pres; Miss Nora Smith, V Pres; Miss Leila Norman, Sec.; Miss Jessie Jones, Reporter; Mrs. Thompson, Treasurer. Mrs. Thompson, of Chicago, was a visitor. A dainty four course lunch was served. Club adjearned to meet with Mrs. Shuck. Mrs. L, C. Clark entertained informally last Thursday evening for Miss Emma Thompson Brown, of Kansas City, Kas., general oranizer of the State B. Y. P. U., at her residence 1414 Western Ave., at a 6'o'clock dinner. Those present were Rev. C. G. Fishback and wife, Mrs. J. M. Rivers, Mrs. T. L. Mallory, Mrs. Emma Gaines, Mrs. Benjamin Gaines, Mrs. H. G. Brown, Mrs. Robt. Washa.n and Mrs. J. McDowell. --- The new Athenians Art Club was organized at the home of Mrs. Hick Norman Sept. 20 and met with Mrs. John Williams Tuesday afternoon. An interesting program was rendered after which officers were elected as follows: Mrs. John Williams Pres.; Mrs. Frank Fulton, V. Pres.; Mrs. Joe Walker, See.; Mrs. L. Wheeler, Asst. See.; Mrs. Hick Norman, Treas.; Mrs. Bert Lie, Chap. program committee; Mrs. Andrew Weatherly, Mrs. C. Daniels, Mrs. Thos. Cook and Mrs. C. Johnson. Lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet Oct. 4 with Mrs. Wheeler 714 West St. A very pretty luncheon was given by Mrs. G. W. Bryant on last Friday afternoon in honor of her daughter, Miss Mabel, at her home 414 Western Ave. Promply at 2 p.m. the young ladies were escorted to the dining room which was tastefully decorated with asparagus, bouquets of cosmos and where an elegant six course luncheon was served. The following were invited: Misses Georgia Watkins, Cora Jones, Bessie Bennett, Oda Bass, Inez Lynk, Ethel Hardy, Era Hawkins, Willa Brown, Lutie Hawkins, Zella Ratley, of Wichita, Hazel Washington and Corrine Buckner. Mrs. Bryant was assisted by Mrs. A. W. Harris and Miss Cora Bennett. NOTICE On the first Sunday in October there will be an installation given at the New Hope Baptist Church in honor of Rev. L. S. Arthur pastor. All pastors and their congregations are invited to come. A rally will be given for the benefit at the church. Baptising Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, preaching at 11 and ralley at 3 p. m., also preaching at 8 p. m. We are going to build a new church so we ask your prayers and your money. REV. L. S. ARTHUR, Pastor. A Good Snap for a Colored Man. For sale—10 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. Price $1000. Bad health is the cause of this snap. Will trade or sell. You had better see me within ten days. J. R. LYTLE 929 Kansas Ave. Agent for city and farm property and loans on real estate. We are sorry to note the death of Mrs. Clara Schmidt, wife of John Schmidt, one of the proprietors of the Schmidt Bros. Packing House. She was thirty nine years of age at the time of her death which occurred at her home at 130 Monroe last Thursday evening at 6:15. Mrs. Schmidt was a loving and devoted wife, and leaves a husband, mother and other relatives to mourn her untimely demise. She was a devout member of the Baptist Church. Her funeral services were held from the Tabernacle on 10th and Jackson. Mrs. Schmidt had been in poor health for a number of years, yet Mr. Schmidt had hoped to restore her health by sending her to various resorts in the United States, and he spared no pains in obtaining the best medical aid, but it seemed that the grim menster, Death, had laid his hand upon her and there was no way to avert his grasp. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends and acquaintances in the community. ROYALLY ENTERTAINED Last Monday morning, Mrs. Emma Gaines entertained at 10 oclock breakfast, the following ladies, complimentary to Miss Emma Brown, Kansas City, Kas, and Lula Clinkscale-Smith of Kansas City, Mo.; Mesdames C. G. Fishback, Emery Slaughter, Chas. Shoecraft, E. W. Matley, C. S. Smith, M. V. Higgins, Essie Clark, C. F. Clinkscale, W. T. McKnight, Amanda Martin, Richard Hightower, A. W. Link, C. A. Hawkins, Jas. Hare, M. E. Reynolds, S. E. McCarroll, Fred Ware, Ed Drane, Malinda Oglesby, Henry Monroe, Susie O'Brien, the Misses Mary Floyd, Beulah Jones, Elizabeth McAdon, Nancy Matley, Evalyn Hickman and the Rev. C. F. Fishback. The morning was beautiful, which, with the delicate repast prepared by the charming hostess, Mrs. Gaines, made the occasion indeed a delightful fete. Mrs. Gaines was assisted in receiving by Mesdames McCarroll and Essie Clark. S. S. 9:30, Prof. Clinkscale Supt. Preaching at 11 by pastor, subject "Jereboam's Sin." B.Y. P. U. 6:30, Mrs. McKnight Press. Evening service 7:30 p.m. sermon by the pastor and special music by the choir. Come early and get your seat. C. G. F. From, Pastor. Lane Chapel C. M. E. Church 14th and Van Buren street Sunday morning 11 a.m. preaching by pastor. 3 p.m. preaching. Preaching by pastor, subject "It Is Finished." A. Bryn, Pastor. NOTES FROM THE T. I. I. School opened last week with a very encouraging enrollment. A large number of new students are in attendance. The Colored people of Topeka have furnished the rooms in the Boys' Dormitory. J. M. Wright, O. A. Taylor and Henry I. Monroe each furnished a room complete. Maj. John M. Brown sent us a wagon load of grapes, potatoes and water-melons last week. Let our other farmers follow his most excellent example. Our Musical Class is the largest in the history of the school. Miss Bryant intends that the Department take first rank. W. F. Roher, the popular manager of the Kimball Piano Company donated a very fine piano this week to the school. This gives us four pianos. Prin. W. R. Carter plans to attend A. M. E. Conference at Omaha this week. Abilene, Kansas. Misses Hattie Warder and Mamie Simpson and friend left Monday for school. Rev. McCarthie, of Strong City, passed through town Monday on his way from the association. Misses Tillie Warder, Emma Warder and Carrie McReynolds returned home from the association. Miss Mary Bell is on the sick list. Rev. Hayter left for conference Monday. NEWTON, KAN. Mrs. J. W. Anderson returned from Chicago last Friday where she went to accompany her daughter, Zola, who will attend school there this winter. Rev. W. H. Denton, of the Second Baptist Church assisted Rev. H. H. Williamson Sunday in the Rally. Miss Tillie Weston is visiting her brother Frank Weston. Miss Weston formerly lived here but now makes her home in Marsline, Mo. Clive Ramsey, daughter of J. W. Ramsey, fell from a bench last week and ruptured a blood vessel. She is improving nicely. Mrs. Charley Miller has returned from Chicago where she has been visiting for some time. Do not turn away from this plain old word duty, for it is one of the grandest words in the English language. England expects every man to do his duty. That was what Lord Nelson signaled to all the battleships of his fleet at the battle of Trafalgar. May war cease; but if there must be war, duty is the watch-word that is rivaled only by courage. Nelson lost his life in that battle, but duty won the victory. Duty begins in the home where there is a duty which the children owe to their parents on the one hand and the duty which parents owes on the other. There are in like manner, the respective duties of husbands and wives, of masters and servants, while outside of the home there are the duties which men and women owe to each other as friends and neighbors, as employees and employed, as governors and governed. "Render, there for," says St Paul, "to all, their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due; honor to whom honor is due. Owe no man anything, but love one another, for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. Thus duty rounds the whole of life, from our entrance into it, until our exit from it—duty to superiors, duty to inferiors, and duty to equals—duty to man and God. Wherever there is power to use or direct, there is duty. We are but like stewards appointed to employ the means intrusted to us for own and for others good. The abiding sense of duty is the very crown of character. It is the up holding law of man in his highest attitudes. Without it, the individual totters and falls before the first puff of adversity or temptation, whereas, inspired by it, the weakest becomes strong and full of courage. "Duty," says Mrs. Jameson, "is the cement which binds the whole moral edifice together, without which, all power, goodness, intellect, truth, happiness, love itself, can have no permanence; but all the fabric of existence crumbles away from under us, and leaves us at last sitting in the mist of runn. astonished at our own desolation. Duty is based upon a sense of justice inspired by love, which is the most perfect form of goodness. Duty is not a sentiment, but a principal pervading the life and exhibits itself in conduct and in acts, which are mainly determined by man's conscience and free will. The voice of conscience speaks in duty done, and without its regulatings and controlling influence, the brightest and greatest intellect may be merely as a light that leads astray. Conscience sets a man upon his feet while his will holds him upright. It is the moral governor of the heart, the governor of right action, of right thought, of right faith, of right life—and only can the noble and upright character be fully developed and made to shine upon others through its dominating influence. The conscience however may speak ever so loudly but without energetic will it free to choose between the right and of course, the wrong one, but the choice is nothing unless followed by immediate and decisive action. If the sense of duty be strong and the course of action clear, the courageous will, upheld by the conscience, enables a man to proceed on his cours bravely and to accomplish his purposes in the face of all oppositions and difficulty. And should failure be the issue there will remain at leait this satisfaction, that it has been in the cause of duty. MRS. M. E. TODD Age, 52 years. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. JOHN A. SPORTS, Plaintiff VR. ALLIE SPORTS, Defendant No. 22964 The said defendant, Allie Spotts, is hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff, John A. Spotts, for a divorce in the above named court, and unless you appear and answer the petition filed by the plaintiff on or before the 15th day of November, 1904, the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered, granting said plaintiff a divorce from you and costs of suit. JOSEAH REED, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, (Seal) Clerk. MANHATTAN, KAS. Mrs. Bertie Jackson, of Hutchinson, Kansas, spent a few days a few days with her mother, Mrs. A. Lewis. Miss Della Jones, who has been quite ill for several weeks is improving. Miss Maud Smith is teaching at Douglas school in her stead. Rev. Davis, pastor of the A. M. E. Chureh preached his farewell sermon last Sunday. Rev G. T. Ramey, of Osage City, will fill the stand for Rev. J. 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Two stations in Kansas City—Grand Avenue and Union Station. --- 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 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, S: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 Karsas City and St Louis. C. E. STYLES, A. G. P. A., Kansas City, -- -- Mo. 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, In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Ida Youunk, Plaintiff, 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 Ethal 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.—Executive STATE OF KANSAS, SHAWNEE COUNTY In the matter of the estate of Charlotte Germany, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given, that on the 22nd day of July, A. D. 1904, the undergrown war, by the Probate Count of Shawnee County, Kansas, daily appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Charlotte Shawnee, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in indictal will take notice, and given themselves accordingly. JOSEPH REED, (SEAL.) Att'y for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, clerk District court. Published at Tophea, Shawnee county, Kas, very Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 118 EAST SEVENTH STREET. MICK CHILES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS, - - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Six months by mail.....75c Three months by mail.....50c Entered at the postoffice at) Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, 1904. 777 TABORIAN NOTES 333 COFFEYVILLE, KAN. Died at her home on East 3rd street last Sunday morning. Mrs. Belzora Davis. Funeral service held from the house. Interment at Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. Lona Jones and little daughter left Thursday of last week for Parsons where they will reside in the future. Stephen Elias is convalescing. Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 25 is anticipating a grand concert in the near future. Rev. P. D. Skinner of Lawrence has accepted a call as pastor of the Macedonia Baptist church of this city. He is one of the leading ministers of the state and is favorably known all over the state. The A. M. E. church is busily engaged in a revival service. All are cordially invited to attend. Rev. A. Garner is on the sick list. LEAVENWORTH NOTES. Mt. Horeb Temple No. 10 last Saturday night initiated one of the largest men in the state into the Uniformed Rank. Newton Coleman is his name and he is well known in the larger cities of the state. We had three others to initiate, but most our time was taken up with him alone. We have such interesting meetings that Washington Temple sent over her chief mentor and Sir John Wilson to see our fine "Billy Goat." We are on the line of progress and everybody in Leavenworth is looking and wondering what the Knights of Tabor are doing. We are second to none in the state. KANSAS CITY, KAS., NOTES. The links of Washington Temple No. 25 were again broken on Friday of last week when Sir Henry Bell departed this life. Sir Bell had been a member of the Temple but a short time, but was faithful to his duty. The funeral was held from the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. R. Richardson officiating. It was largely atattended. Resolutions were read by a representative of the Kaw Valley Brick Co., where he had been employed. He leaves a mother, three brothers and other relatives to mourn his loss. ATCHISON. Notwithstanding the bad weather on the 22nd of September over 500 persons congregated on the spacious grounds of Forest Park and joined the Knights and Daughters of Tabor in the Emancipation celebration. The winners of the prizes were in part as follows: Baseball game won by Strutters; tug of war by brick-yard hands over foundry hands; Jess Henderson came down from St. Joe and won easily in the fat man's race at 230 pounds; Abe Spencer, who hasn't run since he was a boy, took down a half ton of coal in the married man's race; in the young ladies' potato throwing Miss Emma Mathews won; Rob Park won 10 pounds of bologna and crackers in the boat race; Aubrey Henderson won eating crackers; Vivora Oats won in the boys foot race; Daniel Jackson, a country lad won over the city boys in picking up potatoes. The park authorities turned everything over to the Knights and Daughters who appreciate the management of Mr. Tebbs, the park manager. At night. McIntier hall was crowded to the doors to see the Palatine Guards of St. Joe execute the beautiful maneuvers as only St. Joe can. Capt. Williams did his guards proud and enjoyed rounds of applause from the audience. Prof. Dardis' Military Band of forty men in spic and span uniforms just from the tailor, furnished the music for this occasion. At the park they gave a band concert which was enthusiastically encored by all. Many strangers were in the city to attend the picnic. A snug little sum was realized which will be applied on the indebtedness of the Taborian hall. Dtr. Alice Shobe departed this life Sept. 24th. At time of her death she was 37 years old. The deceased leaves four small children to mourn her sad demise, the youngest being 14 months old. She had been a faithful member of Crescent Tabernacle four years. OLATHE. Mrs. W. R. Fulbright. of Springfield, Mo., is visiting her husband the principal of Lincoln school. Roy Brown, who has been sick for the past week is able to be at school again. A. J. Williams visited at the World's fair last week. The Blue Jay Social given by Mrs. J. W. Gordon on the 16th was a decided success. Miss Rhoda Johnson, of Quincy, Ill., arrived last Sunday and has taken charge of her school. Mr. and Mrs. Piercen, of Burlington, are the guests of her sister Mrs. Belle Moore. Quite an interesting program was rendered at the Apostolic Aid Society Monday evening. Miss Louella Johnson is visiting friends in Kansas City this week. TONGANOXIE. Rev. R. January, of Omaha, Neb., is visiting friends in the city. Miss Bertie Garrett, of Leavenworth, was in the city last week the guest of Mrs. C. Lankford. Rev. Geo. January, of Leavenworth, preached at 11 a. m. Sunday. Moses Baty, Mrs. C. Edward and W. M. Johnson, of Kansas City, Kas., were in the city Sunday. Mrs. Ollie Jones is on the sick list. The basket meeting and rally given by the 1st Baptist church was a success in every way. The total amount of money raised was $81.45. After expenses were paid there was $74 put in the bank to be applied on the indebtedness of the church. 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Lyons, you are hereby notified that you have been need 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. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. LETETIA CARSON, Plantuf. VS. No. 28700. DAVID R. CARSON, Detendant. The said defendant, David R. Carson, a resident of Washington City, in the District of Columbia, is hereby notified that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Letta Carson, in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, in action for divorce and alimony and that he must answer the petition filed in said Court in said cause of action on or before the 9th day of September, 1904, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of said petition. (SEAL.) Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis. Clerk. LETETIA CARSON, Plaintiff. By her Attorney, A. M. THOMAS. Attorney, I. S. Curtis, Clerk of the District Court, By Anna M. Tallson, Deputy. The State of Kansas to J. D. Mahoney, guestl Manoney, 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 Achison 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 28th day of October, 1904, the same will be taken as due and an order will be issued to said garnishee 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. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Sarah E. Harvey, Plaintiff, vs. Robert L. 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DONE WITH FUSION DONE WITH FUSION FORMER DEMOCRATS AND POPULISTS ARE REPUBLICANS NOW. HE WILL CAMPAIGN FOR ROOSE-VELT AND HOCH. John Madden Marches in Marlon Parade—Chris Ritter and Lee Johnson Volunteer Their Services to Committee—Several Newspapers Flop. The fusion campaign managers in Kansas have reason to be discouraged over the outlook. One of their rays of hope was a split in the Republican ranks. This has failed to materialize. On the other hand the Republicans are lining up solidly for the ticket. Another ray of hope was that the double-headed demo-pop electoral ticket would enable them to hold the fusion voters in line for the Democratz state ticket. This has gone glimmering. Former Democrats and Populists are deserting the fusion ranks like rats from a sinking ship. The detection is not confined to any particular locality; it is general throughout the state. Col. Ed C. Little, of Abilene, private secretary to Governor Leedy, and one of the strongest fusion campaigners of the two Bryan campaigns, will take the stump for Roosevelt and Hoch. John Madden, of Emporia, who ran for congress on the fusion ticket in the Fourth district, and who was known as the most flowery orator in the fusion ranks, marched in the Republican parade at Marion. Chris Ritter, of Iola, leader of the Populists of the Second congressional district in its palmy days, says the Republicans can command him to render any services within his power. Lee Johnson, state labor commissioner, who helped to conduct two fusion campaigns in the state, says he is a Roosevelt Republican. The Council Grove Guard, and the Eskridge Star, have changed to Republican papers. The Smith County Messenger, pop, whose editor is a Watson presidential elector, says between Roosevelt Republicanism and Parker Democracy it favors Roosevelt Republicanism. Editor E. F. Heisler of the Kansas City, Kas., Sun., Populist, says Roosevelt will carry Kansas by 100,000. Henrw W. Young, of Independence, editor of the Times, Pop, and Populist state senator for four years, says: "It seems to me that the Republicans who are claiming 50,000 majority for Roosevelt in this state are altogether too modest. With the opposition voting sixteen ways for Sunday they might safely double that. It looks to me as if the 82,000 record for Harrison, Humphrey and protection would look sick after the votes are counted this fall." The Manhattan Mercury, Democratic, in bolting the national Democratic ticket says "Should Parker be elected the handful of gold standard Democrats are entitled to the federal patronage, and the Mercury would make no sacrifice of principles to obtain the perquisites of agold standard victory. The Mercury will not get into the gold standard democratic band wagon. We repudiate the St. Louis platform and the candidates nominated upon that platform." D. N. Th mas, of Arvonia, Osage county, and Jan Branaman, a Toppeka lawyer, met at Republican state headquarters. Clyde Dye Miller introduced them. "Let's see," said Branaman, "I have met you somewhere." "Your face looks familiar to me," said Thomas. "Now I have you located," said Branaman. "You were the Populist committeeman at Arvonia four years ago when I closed the campaign there for Bryan." "That's right," said Thomas, "But I am the Republican committeeman at Arvonia now." "And I am making Republican speeches now," said Branaman. It was arranged right then and there that Branaman should close the campaign at Arvonia this time for Roosevelt. Chris Ritter, of Iola, furnishes a list of 112 former Populists—all personal acquaintances of his in Allen county—who will vote for Roosevelt and Hoch. Among others in Finney county, who have quit the fusionists and are out for the Republican ticket this year, are: Freleigh Lohman, John Miller, Nick Cramer, E. L. Wirt, Bill Linter, all leading business men or stockman. Harry J. Bone says he knows only one man in Clark county, who says openly that he proposes to vote for Parker. "That is a southern man who doesn't like Roosevelt's stand on the negro question," said he. G. L. Chapman, of Great Bend, says more than 100 former Populists of Barton county, will vote the Republican ticket this fall. Here are a few former democrats FRE and Pops from Morris county who declare their intention of voting the Republican ticket; James Sharp, nurseryman; Dr. A. G. Campbell, for years at the head of the local fusion committee; Lewis McKenzie, fusion county surveyor; C. A. Crowley, attorney; John Riley and Peter Woods, old time leaders in Neoho township; Frank Bolton, for years leader of the fusion forces in Council Grove; Arthur Kinkle, merchant; James Rinard and Frank Griner, prominent usionists at Parkerville; W. A. Pirtle, former fusion county superintendent; Col. Perry Green, auctioneer. A list of five flops from Wichita county: E. C. Holmes, Oliver Scott, J. F. Elder, E. R. Fletcher and F. P. Fouts. All are farmers but Fouts. He is a real estate dealer. Samuel Glass and his four sons in Ellis county all came over to Roosevelt in a bunch. They were Democrats. S. P. Nold, of Nemaha county, flopped while fusion county attorney. Other Nemaha fusionists who intend to vote for Roosevelt are: Dave Garvin, retired farmer; Dr. A. P. Lapham, dentist; George Pfong, farmer; vote for Roosevelt are: Dave Garvin, chants; Al Nance, farmer; Frank Purcell, farmer. Dr. John B. Dykes, of Lebanon, Pop nominee for congress in the Sixth district four years ago, and one of the strongest Populist leaders in the northwest, has told his friends that he proposes to vote the Republican ticket this time. Henry Dykes, his brother, also a former leader; Populist, will do, the same. Other prominent men in Smith county who have announced a change to the Republican party are: D. M. Relihan, Lebanon; Henry Williams, merchant and stock dealer; C. S. Uhl, abstractor, J. D. Mollison, casbier State Bank, Smith Center. And there are others. PARKER BITTERLY ATTACKED. What Democratic Nominee for Secretary of State Says in a Circulation There is gnashing of tooth and tearig of hair at the Democratic state headquarters over a circular being sent out by the Populist state committee attacking Judge Parker, the Democratic nominee for president. Chairman Sapp is furious. What makes the case so aggravated is that the circular is signed by John Curran, Democratic nominee for secretary of state and chairman of the Democratic speakers' bureau. Curran is also secretary of the Populist state committee. The attack on Parker follows: "And every consideration that would prevent a true reformer from supporting the Republican party applies with equal force against the support of Parker and Davis. Cleveland Democracy nationally is in the saddle. Between this Democracy and the Republican party there is no issue but the ple case. The men in chief command in the Democratic party nationally today are men who either opposed Bryan in two campaigns or supported him in a half-hearted way. We do not see how any man, Democrat or Populist, who sincerely followed the banner of Bryan in two hard fought battles against plutocracy can now support plutocracy under the Parker Davis banner. The only thing left for men who propose to vote for principle, and not simply to help a few hungry Cleveland federal office seeking Democrats to the pie counter, is to vote and work for Tom Watson. You will do well to consider also the fact that your vote for Parker would accomplish nothing, as all concede the state to Roosevelt. Why not then, rebuke Cleveland Democracy and give emphatic indorsement to true reform principles: W J. BABB, Chairman, J. H. CURRAN, Secretary. NEWPORT RESTAURANT. Everything First-class—Short Orders a Specialty. OMAHA, - NEBRASKA. 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The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection. Section 4, of article 15, of the constitution to be amended so as to read as follows: "All public printing shall be done by the public printer who shall be elected by the people at the election held for state officers in November, 1906, and every two years thereafter, at the elections held for state officers, and shall hold his office for two years and until his successor shall be elected and qualified." SEC. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election of representatives to the Legislature in the year A. D. 1904, for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot: "An amendment relating to the election of state printer." And shall be voted for or against, as provided by law under state statutes. SEC. 3. 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