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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME VI. The Negroes Throughout the Country Should Appeal to President Roosevelt in Behalf of Hiram C. Parker. He Deserves Justice, and the Negroes Should Ask That it Be Given. "Let those who believe in right, and that this man has been treated unjustly, appeal to the president in his behalf." Hiram C. Parker, a young man of our race, and an officer of Troop "D" Tenth cavalry, stationed at Fort Robinson, Neb. was ordered to Fort Leavenworth to take examination for second lieutenant. After the first examination the board of examiners turned him down for the reason that he was a pound or two beneath the regulation weight prescribed for officers. So malicious and silly did this look to some of the leading colored people of Leavenworth, such as Dr. C. M. Moates, Prof. B. K. Bruce, Att'y Fell and others, that they appealed to Hon. Chas. Curtis to take the matter up and present it to the president. So ridiculous did it seem to President Roosevelt that he ordered the young man back to take a second examination along with several whites who had been turned down. Mr. Parker again successfully passed the examination, but the board again turned him down on account of physical condition. The contentions are on the part of this prejudiced board who seem determined that no Negro officer shall be commissioned for the time being, because they are afraid that the army will eventually become too much spotted with Negro officers. Their excuse was that he had an abrasion in the mouth (which it would take a microscope to discover) and for this little trivial matter he was turned down two times and ordered back to his regiment. The people have again appealed to Congressman Curtis to ask him to intercede in behalf of this young man who is trying so hard to rise in his regiment to position of a commissioned officer. We think that every one who wants to see justice done in this matter should write to the president the commander-in-chief of the army and navy, and ask that this matter be righted. Mr. Parker has been examined by Dr. Mostes and other prominent physicians of Leavenworth and they report that they find no disability that would disqualify Mr. Parker for promotion in the army. There seems to be a concocted plan by some of the army officers from now on to keep Negro officers out. So iron clad are the rules in the navy that it is impossible for Negroes to enter the Annapolis academy. The last one to take the examination from the board was turned down on account of his eyes. Because he was not able to see fifty miles away and determine the species of an insect at that distance. There seems to be a disposition on the part of the naval officers to keep Negroes out and allow no poor whites at all. They are trying to make this department an aristocratic resort for rich men's sons while the poor man has to pay tax and support the government for these widely ignorant and disgusting nincompoops, who carry such prejudice and think they are really better than the average American. The time is at hand when the young men of our race who meet the requirements laid down by the rules and regulations of these departments should not be barred on account of color and condition. This young man Parker's examinations we are told (from reliable sources and from within the circle of the army officers who happen to be ones who do not believe in wrong doing or in turning a man down on account of his race relation.) were up to the standard. He was a gentleman in his deportment and they saw no reason why he should not be commissioned. We hope that every Negro who reads this article will fire a letter to his congressman or scientist and ask them to call on the president in be halt of this young man, Parker, and ask that he renew the case. Also that summary steps be taken to dismiss this board and the officer who is in charge of the regiment, and who wronged this young man and wounded his pride by keeping him out of what he has justly merited, and to appoint others who will do their duty. The Negro has always been loyal to his country and there has never been a war waged in defense of the United States but what the Negro has won honor and covered himself with glory. We think that if white men can command Negro soldiers, there is no reason why Negro officers should not be in command of their own race. The sooner the white man learns that he can be bossed as well as boss, the better it will be for all. The average white man thinks he is too good to be bossed by a Negro, but thinks the Negro should accept his dictation and be subservient to his orders. We think turn about is fair play. There is some talk of placing Negroes in the artillery service, which should have been done long ago. We are sorry to note that there are no Negroes in the marine service, none in the artillery and several departments of the army and navy where he should be recognized, if rightly treated by the white man who predominates in managing affairs of the United States. We have great faith in President Roosevelt and know that he will do what is right between man and man and between the affairs of the government and the people. We are looking forward to the time when the young men of our race who are pushing to the front and trying to do what is right, will be protected and recognized, for there are plenty of good white men who will see to it that this is done. And they will bid the men of our race Godspeed and assist them along the journey of life. NICK CHILES. CHANUTE. KANS. Editor PLAINDEALER: The interesting account of your "looping the loop" trip was a pleasant reminder of past experiences, when I mixed pleasure with business in the same manner. As you say, a number of our very enterprising colored men could do well here. This is no place for the loafing, criminal class, as we have too many of that class now; but those who are willing to work could find plenty to do. The colored citizens of Chanute are forging ahead, slowly perhaps, but surely. No blast of trumpets heralds their forward march, and no shouts of praise or songs of triumph escape their lips. Yet they are moving. They are all employed and nearly all own property. Their success lies in the fact that they do everything well. J. H. Hale and N. Danforth as housecleaners, have all they can do, and are always able to give others employment. They can be depended upon to give the "few more" strokes necessary to a carpet in order to clean it, and drive the "few more" tacks necessary to hold it securely. H. Wilkins is one of the best stone and brick masons in this part of the state, and is meeting with success in spite of his color. Among the seventy-five teamsters in the oil fields, Henry Clem is the only colored one, yet he is busy when numbers of white men are idle. Many of the oil men will have no one else if they can get him. Why is this? Because he does a day's work for a day's pay. J. W. Johnson has been employed by the Santa Fe for 15 years, which is a sufficient guarantee of the efficiency of his work. He owns some valuable TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 4, 1904. AN APPEAL FROM THE SOUTH! The Colored People Pray Assistance from the North, East and West in This Campaign! THE importance of the impending presidential election appeals to every Negro of America to manifest a personal interest and strenuous effort in maintaining the stability, prestige and prosperity of the American republic. To secure a continuance of the conditions now existing, it is necessary that every colored man, by might and main, do all he can to awaken public sentiment as to the support of the present administration and its peerless leader, THEODORE ROOSEVELT, one who represents the highest type of American character, in that he stands for the constitution, equity and justice to all citizens without regard to nationality, religion or politics, and safeguards their rights at home and abroad. He advocates justice and protection to those of high and low estate; to the millionaire and the mendicant, and to the skilled and unskilled laborer, with industrial opportunity for all. Our Colored Brethren: We appeal to you all to allow no over-confidence to minimize your efforts the in impending campaign. The political organization, under the name of "Democracy," is a combination for office and against the Negro only. For what else do they stand? Certainly not for constitutional rights, since they have disfranchised and abridged the rights of the colored people in the majority of the states where they are in control—they are in opposition to the present standard of American wages, made possible by a protective tariff, which they characterize as robbery. They are opposed to universal education, and that is especially true as relating to the Negro. In order to keep a large number of Negroes in a state of peonage, they have denied to them an equal protection of the law; they have blindfolded Justice and outraged the sanctity of the courts. We, therefore, appeal in thundering tones to every Negro that has a right to vote to arise in his might and, by pretext and example, voice and pen, by force and influence, cast his vote to protect our interests and redeem our lost hopes in this great struggle. Lastly: Leave no stone unturned and do not leave the polls on November 8th until all honorable means have been exhausted to elect Theodore Roosevelt president, with your congressman, state senators, representatives and your entire state and county ticket, and a complete confirmation of the Chicago platform. Yours for the race. property. J. T. Johnson owns a lovely home, and is one of the best race horse trainers in the state. W. W. Fields is one of the pioneers, and owns a handsome residence. J. W. Winslow does a good barber business and also owns valuable property. This might be continued ad infinitum. I do not wish to correspond with Mr. Graves, the white Californian who advertises for some colored woman with money enough to support him, nor do I think that any self-respecting colored woman would think of doing so. I do not condemn the amalgamation of races, but consider the pride of our women insulted when a sap-headed renegade like this man Graves puts himself on the bargain counter, and says, "I am not worth a cent in the world; I am ostracised by the best people of my own race and despised by the worst; yet I am white, and if any colored woman has enou' wealth to AN APPEAL The Colored People in East and THE importance of the impending manifest a personal interest to the American republic, necessary that every colored man as to the support of the present a who represents the highest type of and justice to all citizens without rights at home and abroad. He to the millionaire and the mendicunity for all. Our Colored Brethren: We fortune the in impending campaign is a combination for office and against not for constitutional rights, since people in the majority of the state standard of American wages, matery. They are opposed to univ. In order to keep a large number of protection of the law; they have. We, therefore, appeal in the might and, by pretext and examinate our interests and redeem our loss. Lastly: Leave no stone unstable means have been exhausted state senators, representatives and of the Chicago platform. support me, I will enrich her with my name. That is the limit of impudence. Yours for the race, CHAS. D. CLEM. OLATHE. Mr. Lloyd Williams made a flying trip to Kansas City las Monday. Rev. J. W. Gordon is conducting a ten days meeting at the Second Baptist church. Miss Lydia Crump entertained a few friends at flinch Monday night. Uncle John Bentley, one of the oldest settlers of Johnson county, died last Friday evening. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Gordon and Rev. Holmes. Too much can not be said of Cedar Beam lodge for their untiring faithfulness to Bro. Bently in his last sickness and death. His remains were followed to the cemetery by about fifty Masons and a host of friends, who deeply mourn his loss. REV. E. W. LAMPTON, F. S., Washington, D. C. W. T. VERNON, A. M., D. D., Quindaro, Kans. REV. J. R. RANSOM, P. E., Topeka, Kansas. W. W. FISHER, Topeka, Kansas. BAILEY AND ROWETT HAVE FAILED! People Refuse to Be Led off by Falsehoods About Kelly. The Campaign has come to a close. The Republican State Central Committee has the combined forces of the democrats, populist and machine men to fight. So desperate are the Bailey and Leland gang to defeat the state ticket that they hired an accountant in the name of Kansas to fix things up false and malicious charges against honest Tom Kelly, the state treasureur in order to defeat the entire state ticket. We thought Gov. Bailey had profited in the lesson of old Dog Tray, by his defeat for renomination for the second term by his party. It was his own fault and he should not try to down his party because of his inability to run the governor's office for the people instead of a faction. Rowett and his figures have been BELL FROM THE Simple Pray Assistance and West in This Camp Appending presidential election appeals to the most and strenuous effort in maintaining the cac. To secure a continuance of the con- gan, by might and main, do all he can administration and its peerless leader of American character, in that he stan- d out regard to nationality, religion or pr iple advocates justice and protection to the indicant, and to the skilled and unskilled We appeal to you all to allow no over-co- nfig. The political organization, unde- r against the Negro only. For what el- ence they have disfranchised and abridg- estates where they are in control—they are made possible by a protective tariff, wh iversal education, and that is especially of Negroes in a state of peonage, the are blindfolded Justice and outraged the thundering tones to every Negro that he simple, voice and pen, by force and influ- sion hopes in this great struggle. Unturned and do not leave the polls on in need to elect Theodore Roosevelt pres- sident and your entire state and county ticket Yours for the race, REV. E. W. LAMPT W. T. VERNON, A. REV. J. R. RANSOL W. W. FISHEE, T. proven to be lies all hatched up to defeat the ticket. The people have caught on and Kelly will run with his ticket and will lead in several counties. A man who votes for Roosevelt and not the Republican Congressman shows week judgment. If you cannot vote for Charles Curtis and other nominess for congress then don't vote for Roosevelt. What is the use of electing him with a democratic congress to obstruct his policy. Better that we have no Republican president. Your state and county tickets should be supported in the same way. The Republican party has kept the pledge so lets reward them for doing so. ST. JOSEPH, MO. A large and appreciative audience witnessed the "midget wedding" at A. M. E. church Thursday evening. The contracting parties were, Willie Laurie and Mamie Hayse, each about six years of age. Little Gladys Carrion was the maid of honor and little Master Walker the best man There were several other attend- ants also. The bride wore white with an elaborate train, which was held up by a little page; she wore a long veil and flowers. The groom wore full dress suit of black. The maid of honor was prettily dressed in pink and carried a large bouquet of pink flowers. The ceremony was performed by little Mr. Allen, who wore a long black robe and preceded the bridal party to the altar. The wedding march was played by Mr. Ralph Fogg on the violin, accompanied by Mrs. James Beck at the piano. Mr. Fred Holsey left Tuesday morning for Fort Worth, Texas, where he will spend the winter. Mr. Holsey was the guest of honor at a supper given by "Our Club" Sunday evening at the Tracey hotel. Those present were Drs. Carrion, Thompson and Shaffer, Messrs. Boone, Smothers, Hackley and Knox. The Odd Fellows lodge, of which he is the N. G. gave a reception for him Monday evening at the residence of Mr. Henry Harris. Mr. Holsey leaves with the best wishes of his many friends. Miss Mayme Cohen left last THE SOUTH! from the North, campaign! to every Negro of America to bring the stability, prestige and prosocial conditions now existing, it is we can to awaken public sentiment under, THEODORE ROOSEVELT, one stands for the constitution, equity politics, and safeguards their those of high and low estate; used laborer, with industrial oppor- -confidence to minimize your ef-under the name of "Democracy," else do they stand? Certainly bridged the rights of the colored they are in opposition to the present which they characterize as rob-ally true as relating to the Negro. they have denied to them an equal the sanctity of the courts. has a right to vote to arise in his influence, cast his vote to protect on November 8th until all honor-president, with your congressman, ticket, and a complete confirmation CAPITON, F. S., Washington, D. C. A. M., D. D., Quindaro, Kans. SOM, P. E., Topeka, Kansas. Topeka, Kansas. week for Little Rock, Ark. to take a position in a Baptist college at that place. Miss Emma Majors leaves this week for Macon City, where she will attend school this year. Mrs. W. S. Carrion and Mrs. Joe Smothers were guests of Miss May at the theatre Wednesday evening to see Maxine Elliott. Mrs. T. J, McAllister has returned from an extended visit to Springfield, Mo. ATCHISON. The controversy is going the rounds which church has the best choir? Take a visit to see. We hear that Shiloh choir is coming. Rev. J. B. Jones is the pastor of the new Baptist church on Larime street. Diptheria is making its appearance. So, parents, be careful about running to every body's ouse. You don't want to forget that Dr. Brown is running for coroner. OLD SHAWNEE AND LYON Sheriff.....A. T. Lucas County Clerk.....A. Newman County Treasurer.....F. C. Bowen Probate Judge.....R. F. Hayden Register of Deeds.....J. B. Marshall County Attorney.....Otis E. Hungate Coroner.....H. H Keith Senator.....J. B. Betts Every one of our efficient, capable dutiful and polite county officials are universally esteemed and admired by the voters of Shawnee county and their reelection by an overwhelming majority is a fore gone conclusion. The size of their majority being the only question. A strong Republican candidate nominated for the state Legislature is Mr. George Plumb of Emporia, Kans. He came to Kansas in the fifteen. He is an Ohioan by birth, and one of the largest and most successful cattle dealers in this county. He is a thorough business man, honorable and upright and will do much to improve the condition of his constituents in the reduction of taxes, the improvement of the public highways. The Republicans of Lyons county should make his election unanimous. So well does he stand with the people that the Democrats and Populists are deserting their nominee and supporting Mr. Plumb, for they know he can and will do something for the benefit of the county. He is popular with the colored people and will receive their entire support. Below is what Mr. David Tipton, one of the leading men of Lyons county, has to say about him: "To the colored voters of the East side district, I will say that I have seen Mr. Plumb tried in the Wichit, convention, where he proved himself to be a man that we, as citizens, should be proud of, for the able assistance he gave us in securing a place on the ticket for our friend, Tipton, of your county, and in return every voter should stand shoulder to shoulder for Mr. Plumb, as in our next legislature we are going to need just such men." DAVID TIPTON. The Republicans of Greenwood and Lyons counties have nominated tor state senator one of the ablest young men in that senatorial district. Mr. George Tucker, was born in Eureka thirty years ago, and has since resided there. He is editor and proprietor of the Eureka Herald, a strong exponent of republicanism and prosperity. He is receiving the the solid support of his party and is making converts from both Democrats and Populists. He will represent his district honestly and tearlessly. He is no factionist and will treat all alike. The Democrats and Populists will receive the same treatment as Republicans when it comes to lawmaking. He is a new Richmond in the field. Everybody can stand behind him. He owes no political deeds and therefore he goes in with his hands untied. He will receive the entire vote of the colored people of his district. Following is what one of Greenwood's popular and highly respected citizens says of him "To the colored voters of Lyon county and Greenwood, I have investigated Mr. Tucker and find him to be alright in the next legislature. As you understand, they are going to try to insert one of Ben Tillman's ideas in our statutes, and I feel that we need such men who are ready to defend our cause, and Mr. Tucker believes in equal shares to all men. The candidates for the state senate in the Greenwood-Lyon district is entitled to the support of every colored man in the two counties. I have been personally acquainted with Geo E. Tucker ever since he was born. I have watched his growth and development from young boyhood to full manhood. He is a man who has and deserves the respect and esteem of every man in Greenwood county. He is the friend of our race and every colored man in Greenwood county will vouch for him. He can be trusted to look out for every interest of the colored man with the same faithfulness that he shows in representing the white man. There is not a colored man in Lyon county who can afford to take chances by voting against him. He cannot be influenced by money or tempted by power nor will he use money to influence voters, but no one can be found more NUMBER 44. Counties Have Placed the Strongest Men in Nomination for Many Years They are Winners and Will Serve the People Well Vote for Them. ready and generous with help or sympathy for a fellowman in distress, be he black or white. There is no party that has ever done anything for our race but the Republican party. There is no man in that party who can be more safely trusted to serve our people than George E. Tucker of Eureka." ALEX GREGG. LINCOLN INSTITUTE. The Third Annual Farmers' Convention will be held at Lincoln Institute Friday, November 4th. No one of the many innovations for good introduced during the administration of Dr. B. F. Allen can become of more practical value to the Negroes of the state of Missouri and the surrounding section than such a convention, provided, that the thinking men and women of various communities will take hold of the matter and by their presence and influence, added to words and deeds of encouragement, will aid a movement that in the present status of the Negro, financially and otherwise considered, can be of so much material use to him in a section which commands the rich agricultural lands of the great middle West, of the Southwest, and of the Northwest. Public lands are rapidly opening, the number of available land proportionately is decreasing, and if the Negro fails to be "land-wise" in his day and generation he will eventually awake to find himself not only disfranchised but also minus that other strong right arm of law and liberty—the ownership of land. Possessed of land and of knowledge of improvised methods of irrigation, cultivation, rotation of crops, poultry raising, dairying, fruit-culture, bee-culture, e.c he may be able to hold his own in a country where high-handed competition is the order of the day; otherwise (unless he develops much more satisfactorily along other lines of industrial and professional work,) he must be content to be pushed closer and closer to the wall, the unhappy victim of his own short-sightedness. During the third annual Farmers' convention held in connection with Lincoln Institute, many important phases of the industrial problem as influenced by agriculture, and as affecting the best interests of the Negro will be discussed, and it is hoped that the practical results will be numerous and wide-spread. Come one, come all, to the Farmers' convention at Lincoln Institute, Friday, November 4, 1904!!! Topeka Plaindealer. THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 111 EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS, - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1 Six months by mail.....$6 Three months by mail.....$9 Entered at the postoffice at; Tepeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, NOV. 4, 1904. VOTE FOR THE PRINTER BILL. VOTE for the State Printer's bill. This is proper and right. At the last legislature an amendment was passed to be submitted to the voters at the election next Tuesday as to the propriety of electing state printer, and making him a salaried officer, thereby saving thousands of dollars to the tax-payers of the state. The present system has never been satisfactory, there always being contention and strife existing as to who would have this big plum. The only fair way to do is for the voters to carry this amendment, and elect the state printer, put him on a salary and order him how to run the office. By the state owning the plant would mean thousands of dollars saved to the tax-payers every year. We have the land and a part of the building to begin with and all we would have to do is add two stories to the heating plant and use the vacant rooms in the State House for storage of stock. VOTE FOR THE STATE PRINTER'S BILL! Take it out of politics. If the ideas of the "Capital" are carried out and the contract let to the lowest bidder, the job will be fixed up for some favored one who would always get the contract; and as a result there would always be a hue and cry raised by those left out upon the ground that some one "stood in" and got the contract. Under the "Capital's" system the graft would be stronger. Elect the state printer; place him upon a salary and let us tell him what to do. Let the people own the office. THE Negroes of Kansas know the situation, and on the 8th inst., will contribute largely to the big majority that will be given the state ticket. SEE that your ballot reads Roosevelt, Hoch and Curtis. The State of Kansas to J. D. Mahoney, greeting; Manobey, 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 participles 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. Attest; E. L. Goon, Clerk of said Court. When in Salina, call on the MAN FROM IOWA at the Salina Club Room LUNCH AND GROCERIES TH08, SMITH, 501 N. Third St Send your name and address, with the names and addresses of three friends interested in hair tones, and we will send to you free of charge a large sample of Instantane Manege Cream. The improvement will be seen five minutes after it has been applied. The improvement will be seen person into a white person, but Instantane Manege Cream will make the hair still moist and shiny. It will smooth, smooth, purifies, and beautifies. Remove instantly wristles, it can smooth, smooth, purifies, and beautifies. All of these imperfections, and burgers back to the most faded component, the entire texture of the hair will not be irritated. Died by old and young. It is the greatest discovery of the twentieth century for great beautifying power, we will send a large sample by mail, post paid, absolutely free. We do not charge. STUBBS SPEAKS. THE SHOWS WHAT THE REPUBLICANS STAND FOR. The State Government Will be Conducted Economically and Honestly—Grafters Will Have Hard Sledding—Duty of all Good Citizens to Help in the Good Cause. Political parties. like churches, institutions and individuals, do not always live up to the ideals and principles. Recognizing these facts the Republican party of Kansas has inaugurated a movement which has for its ultimate object the correction, as far as possible, of all the evils which have astonished themselves upon our organization, including the elimination of every grafter from public service. It proposes to place the business of the state on as sound, conservative and economical a basis as any financial of business institution in the state. The causes that led up to this movement are well known and are more or less common in all government of nations, state and municipalities. In many of the older and more thickly populated states political systems have been fastened upon the people which place the control of politics and government almost solely in the hands of a few persons who, by their dishonest use of power in their own interests rather than public interests, have misgoverned the state and brought discredit upon the party whose confidence has been abused and betrayed. The people of Kansas have been so engrossed with their own individual affairs and interests that they have not given as much time and attention to the management of public business as their own welfare demands. The business, educational and moral interests of our state, as well as the good name of Kansas, demand that the men who own the farms, manufactories and business institutions of this state give more of their time and energy to the consideration and management of public affairs, and it is for the purpose of arousing the sense of civic responsibilities in men of this character, and of enlisting their support that this address is issued. The Republican state platform indicates the high ideals and real purpose of this new movement. One of the most vital and important planks is that platform is that demanding a new primary law. Such a law will take the party machinery of all parties out of the hands of selfish and unsuprulous political manipulators and restore to the people of Kansas the power to name good and suitable men as their candidates for public offices. Other planks in that platform pledge the party to a change in the law whereby the funds in the state treasury can be made to yield a large income in the way of interest on state deposits: to effective revision of the assessment; and taxation laws; to a radical correction of the abuse of superfluous employees in and about the state legislature; particularly to the most rigid economy in the management of all state institutions and all departments of the state government; and to the inauguration of a system accounting which will ensure the honest and business-like handling of all state funds. These pledges were made in sincerity and they must be carried in good faith. I have no disposition or desire in any way to conceal or ignore the charges of wrong doing that have been spring in the last days of this campaign. Some of the offenses charged victim character and can be easily corrected if they are of the gravest nature and if they should be true the offenders should be prosecuted and punished. The Republican party owes it to itself and to the people of Kansas to probe these charges to the very bottom and place them in every department and institution in the state that will reveal to the people the actual and uninformed condition of affairs that they exist Of all the able, conscientious and fearless men in public life in this state, no one could be selected who would be better suited for this task than E W. Hoch, who will be the next governor of Kansas, Mr. Hoch wi- luppe the duties of his office absolutely free from personal pledges or promises and from entanglement with any political clique or faction. The betrayal of a trust by any state official will be followed by prompt prosecution. This in my judgment is a momentous time in the history of our state. The success of this movement means absolute political liberty; it means that states will occupy a proud place in the history of this nation: it means that every worthy and ambitious young man Kansas will have an equal opportunity to enter another young man to secure public education and public honor at the hands of the people; it means the absolute destruction and abolition of machine methods and ring rule which is enlisted to lower the manhood, the indecent the morality and character of every man who comes in contact with it; it means that all the machinery of the state will be for the benefit of all the people of the state. in the interests of a higher patriotism and a more economical government, I appeal to every Republican and good citizen to sacrifice, all of the 8th day of November to the cause of Republicanism. Not only to the polls early, but take your neighbors and give Roosevelt and Hoch the overwhelming endorsement the richly deserve. W. R. STUBB3. Up to this time no Democrat or Populist has been brave enough to offer a bet on the fusion ticket or any part of it. There have been fewer of the expenses which other committees have paid in the way of employing speakers. No promineat members of the opposition have been bought. Senator F. Dumont Smith made a political speech at Glenwood Springs, Colorado, a few nights ago. He told the audience that Kansas would go Republican by 70,000. The Republican state committee has carefully avoided factional fights. In the Wyandotte county case the committee did not recognize either element till the Supreme Court made a ruling. The committee then followed the court. The Continental Creamery Company, which absorbed most of the small creameries of Kansas, has two of its officers on the Democratic state ticker—John Parks, the president, who is running for lieutenant governor, and John Curran, general advertising manager, who is running for secretary of state. Chairman Stubbs urges voters in the towns where registration is required to register without delay. He urges [his upon-those voters who have become careless because of the general belief that the Republican ticket will be elected by from 60,000 to 100,000. Careless voters who put off the duty of registering from day to day often are barred by the time limit. The registration books close October 28. Chairman Stubbs has issued a manifesto cautioning the Republican voters of the state to watch out for any bogus circulars or eleventh hour attacks on the Republican ticket in Kansas. The Democrats have always waited until the last day or so to circulate stories against Republics so that they could not be contradicted. Mr. Stubb asks the local workers to be alert and see that Republican success is not endangered by any scheme of this kind. The campaign through which Kansas is just passing probably has been the most economical the state has witnessed since the two old parties became of any size. The total cost of the Republican campaign will not be known for several weeks as all of the bills will not have been audited. it will be an easy matter to account for the expenditures of the committee. Chairman Stubbs has conducted the affairs of the committee much as he would a big-business enterprise. The Fourth district Democrats and Populists nominated Dr. F. B. Lawrence, of Butler county, for congressman. Two sets of nomination papers were filed, but Dr. Lawrence took so little interest in his nominations that he declined to state which he would accept. Under the law he cannot run on both tickets. As he would not make a selection, it became the duty of the secretary of state to decide for him. Secretary Burrow ordered Dr. Lawrence's name placed upon the Populist ticket. A central league of the People's party has been organized with headquarters in Topeka. The object is to form a club in every voting precinct, composed of Populists who are opposed to the delivery of the party to the Democrats. The officers of the central league are: President, Albert Griffin; vice president and organizer, W. F. Rightmire; secretary, O. H. Allen; treasurer, F. L. Stevens. All the officers live in Topeka. Mr. Rightmire will begin pushing the work of organization at once. There have been some "flops" that have attracted attention throughout the state and they were brought about by the ordinary change in beliefs of the men who changed their parties. In other campaigns of the last fifteen years men have changed from one party to another party and been accused of having been paid by the party which they joined. Newspapers have changed their beliefs and have been charged with having sold copies of the papers at extraordinary prices to the party which their change was calculated to benefit. The official ballot is such a cumbersome affair this year that there will be some difficulty in handling it. There are thirty-nine names on the official ballot. The man who does not vote a straight ballot will be compelled to scratch his ballot thirty-nine times in order to vote for all of the candidates. If he makes a mark in the circle it will require only about fifteen seconds of his time, where if he scratches his ticket he will have to stay in the election booth for about three minutes. Those who scratch will be known by the length of time it requires for them to vote. WILL HILL, MANAGER. AL. RODGERS, PROPRIETOR. The "ZANZIBAR" SALOON' ANDEHOTEL. First-class in all its Appoint- ments.—Newly Furnished Throughout. Rates. Reasonable. ..... 208 Independence Avenue. KANSAS CITY, - - MO. Let the... Z AMERICAN Steam Laundry Do your family washing—5c pound It will save you money. 114 W. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 34 When in Kansas City stop at Hotel Occidental MRS. V. L. NORTH, Proprietress. Changed residence to 1816 Wood land. Furnished Rooms. Hot and Cold Water Baths. Gas ard Furnace Heat. Home Phone 5327 Main. Kansas City, Missouri SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 20. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Kansas, Relating to the Election of State Printer. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring therein: SECTION 1. 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 state 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. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute-book. Passed the Senate February 12, 1903 Passed the House February 19, 1903. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original Senate concurrent resolution No. 20, now on file in my office. J. R. BURROW, Secretary of State. 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. WAITERS AND PORTERS' Headquarters! CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city. 214-216 Brussels St. ST JOSEPH, MG Shampooing and Face Massage MRS. HATTIE E. VAN VLECK Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... HAIR TO MATCH ALL COMPLEXIONS Doll Wigs—New Pompadour, Pompadour Combs, and other Toilet Combs, Switches and —Hair Jewelry. Hon. B. P.Waggener B. P. Waggener seems to be getting good support in the race for State Senator. He is a candidate from the Second senatorial district comprising Atchison and Jackson counties. Mr. Waggener is the general attorney for the Missouri Pacific and is a highly respected citizen, statesman, lawyer, politician and business man of Atchison. He is known from the Atlantic to the Pacific and has done much to lace Atchison in the galaxy of prosperous cities. His policy is to do unto others as he would have them do unto him. We have watched him closely for years and we find no fault in him when it comes to the fair treatment of all alike before the law. Mr. Waggener was born in Missouri and he delights in relating when the opportunity offers itself, that a colored man was his foreman when he worked on a farm, and that he was a splendid man under whom to work. So impressed has he been toward assisting colored people who want to help themselves that he gives employment to over twenty five n the quarries, on the street car line and around his house. When in the Legislature his policy was against class legislation. He is a cosmopolitan in his ideas and is always ready to hear both sides of any important question. Mr. Waggener was chairman of the judiciary committee of the house at the last session of the Legislature and the house was Republican. Every Republican in Kansas respects the judgment of B. P. Waggener and a many one he has made happy and put into office. He is the people's friend and you know where to find him. IN POLITICS B.S. GAITSKILL FOR DISTRICT JUDGE. Hon. B. S. Gaitskill of Girard, Kans., one of the leading lawyers of Southeastern Kansas is making a winning campaign for the judge-ship of the Sixth Judicial District composed of Crawford, Bourborn and Linn Counties. In the district there are 1700 colored voters and it is proper that they should become acquainted with the aspirants for the judge-ship and vote for the best man. THE PLAINDEALER scribe has been over the district and met the people. We personally met with both candidates and unhesitatingly claim that the interest of our people would be best subserved by electing to this position, B. S. Gaitskill. The colored people in his home county are unstinted in their praise of his friendly attitude toward our people and with pride recount his many friendly acts for our people. In many of the communities of the district, they are loyally supporting him for judge, and are anxious that the colored voters throughout the district should know him as they do. We do not believe that one would get dizzy counting the friendly acts of the present judge of this district who is a candidate for re-election, although without their vote he could not be elected. This is a case of standing by and supporting our friends and we verily believe B. S. Gaitskill to be a friend of our people and deserving of their united support. SALINA NOTES Meyer's stock for sheriff is still looking up. The sentiment for him will not down and there is hardly any question of his election. Other wise the entire Republican ticket will be elected. The colored vote cannot do better than to stand by Meyers. B. S. ? G.M. HALL. One of the staunch and progressive Republicans of Salina is G. M. Hall, the popular treasurer of the county. He is a friend to our people and he will always find them in line for him for any position he may want. FOR DISTRICT JUDGE. F. P. Hettinger of Hutchinson, Reno county, is making the race for district judge from the Ninth judicial district composed of Reno, Harvey and McPheson counties. In this context he has the hearty support of a large number of the leading colored citizens in Reno county and they are anxious that the colored voters of this district should know of his friendly attitude toward the race that he may get the support that he is deserving from their hands. Mr. Hettinger has a resident of Reno county for the past 19 years where he has practised law, the Hettinger Bros. being the name of the firm. He is one of Hutchinson's perienced lawyer, who would bring to the judgeship all of those high ideals which go to make a fair and impartial judge. There is strong sentiment throughout the district in his behalf for the position, and he will receive a hearty support from the colored voters of the district. All of the colored people of Hutchinson speak of him in the highest terms. Because he has at all times taken a keen interest in their advancement, they feel assured that in his election to the judgeship of this district they will have a judge who will dispense justice in a fair and impartial manner. Mr. Hetlinger is a genial and pleasant man to meet, and his fair dealing and friendly aets have enlisted for him an army of supporters for the position to which he aspires from all classes and from all parties. BALINA NOTES. Geo. H Meyer, the popular undersheriff of this county is making a splendid canvass for the office of sheriff. It is admitted on all sides that his long and successful career as an officer in this county entitles him to that position. The business interests of the city are supporting him to a man. Many of the leading colored citizens are for him; in fact it is conceded that he will receive three-fourths of the colored vote. Mr. Meyers was raised up in this vicinity and knows personally all of our people. He has always been fair and there is no question of his friendship towards our people, and they will, regardless of politics, support him for any position to whch he may aspire. Our people at this time receive no official recognition and know that in supporting a man who has always shown his friendship as Mr. Meyer, that they cannot at least lose anything. IOLA NOTES. The colored people of Iola in large numbers are looking with favor on the candidacy of W. H. Thompson, the brilliant young attorney of Iola for county attorney. They take this view for various reasons, that aside from being friendly to them both himself and his father have always been interested in the advancement of our people. There is no question but that the tax prosecution of late years has increased crime in this community, and for what a few isolated criminals do, a stigma is cast on the race at large. A more popular nomination could not have been made than that of Mr. Thompson. He is making an active canvass, and there is no question but that he will get a strong support from all classes, and with a fair share of the colored vote there is no question of his election. WICHITA NOTES. Probate Judge E. E. Enochs of Wichita, Kansas is one of the pleasantest men to meet in all Kansas and when once you have met him you cease to wonder at his immense popularity throughout Sedgwick county. The judge makes everyone feel at home in his presence and the humblest citizens receive as much attention as the most influential. The judge has always been a Jonah until appointed to the office of probate judge, as far as serving in the office was concerned. He was elected as police judge by the largest majority ever given a candidate for that position, but just about the time he was to assume the duties of it at office, the Supreme Court said it was an appointive one. He was also elected justice of the peace and the legislature took away the fees. Mr. Enoch, aside from serving in this position since January 11, was for five years deputy to Judge Thos Wilson, and in electing Judge Enoch the people are not experimenting. The colored voters will stand by judge as a unit; even the ones who are fighting other portions of the ticket. LEAVENWORTH. Leavenworth is one of the closest counties in this state, and it is very hard to tell who is going to be elected sheriff. The Republican and Democrat have off years, and do not follow the dictates of the party, but the Democrats have nominated for their standard-bearer for sheriff, Hon. Stance Myers. He is a candidate for re election and is now serving his first term in this office. He served four years as under sheriff, and so well did he perform the duties of the office that the voters irrespective of party elected him to the office he now holds. Mr. Myers was born in Leavenworth county in 1863 and was educated in the public school of Leavenworth, and was circulator for the Leavenworth Times a number of years. He is a self-made man having earned his education and won his reputation by the great of his brow. He is a property owner and tax-payer and contributes to the burden of taxation of the county. Mr Myers is popular in several secret organizations, being a Modern Woodman, A. O. U. W., and an Ek. His majority was 1700 two years ago, the largest ever given to any one candidate in that county. ATCHISON. Mrs. Caroline Gray, a most devout Christian, mother of W. E. Gray, principal of Lincoln school, died last Thursday after a long period of illness. The deceased was interred at Lawrence, funeral taking place at 2 p. m. Sunday from the Warren St. Baptist church. Her son, William, from Chicago, was here, and with his brother, Walter, Dr. G. G. Brown, Mrs. Sallie McCubbin and Mrs. Mollie Davis, accompanied the remains to Lawrence, the final resting place. Rev. A. C. Terrell was called to Wichita last Thursday to preach the funeral of a member of the A. M. E. church there. A ticket was sent. Miss Florence Jones had the experience of her life on her return trip from the World's fair. She was on the second section of the Mo. Pacific train which caused the wreck at Tipton. She says the shrieks and screams were awful. Miss Hattie Ingram, Mrs Ada Willis and W. Cunningham are at the World's Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harper of St. Joseph were in the city Monday on a visit to their parents. Mr. Harper will invest in Atchison real estate. Rev. A, C. Terrell has bought a nice home at 1111 So. 7th St. Don't forget that Dr. Brown is running for coroner. Give him a solid vote. The True Eleven committee of ladies is being successful in stopping the vagrant boys from flirting with the school girls at Flemming's corner. The chief of police wants the names of those boys who will not stop. PITTSBURG, KANS Rev. Britt has been called to the pastorate of the Mt. Hebron Baptist church of this city. The Rev. was recently married to Miss Bertie Johnson of this city. Mt. Hebron has a good choir under the instruction of Brother S. D. Warden, which, with their new pastor being groom of but a short time, makes them bound to succeed. Miss Mayme Poynter is the guest of her sister, Mrs. S. C. Hurt of this city and may attend school here. Mrs. Henry Cole has been appointed president of the mission work of the Baptist church. This lady fills her office at all times. The circle meets Thursday afternoon of each week. It will meet at the home of Rev. Britt next Thursday at three o'clock. The ladies are doing good work for the Lord in this city. May the good work continue. Rev. L. A. Pierce of Girard, Kans. received a serious injury last week by falling from a horse. He fractured his leg in four places and the doctor thinks it will have to be amputated. Mrs. Maggie Penn Bolling will leave the first of the month for Charleston, W. Va., where she will visit her brother. Her little daughter, Lucile, will accompany her. Rev. Crawford of Wier City was in the city last Thursday. Mt. Hebron church had a rally on October 15 and raised $50. Mrs. Mamie Yarber and Mrs. Hallie White of Yale were visitors in the city Sunday. Mrs. Robert Dewberry of Yale is visiting in this city, the guest of Mrs. Cunningham. Mrs. Lillie Williams of Indiana daughter of Mrs. Johnson of this city, who has been visiting here for some time, is on the sick list Quite a number of the people of Pittsburg attended the rally at Mt. Hebron Baptist church, Yale, Kansas, last Sunday. The church was successful in raising $187.75. Your correspondent attended this rally, and we were treated royally by the postor, Rev B. F. Berry. After the services the pastor gave us opportunity for saying something concerning THE PLAINDEALER. In part, Mr. Bolling said: "Friends, I feel very grateful to have the opportunity to endorse one like the editor of THE PLAINDEALER: He is one that stands in defense of his people, not only at home but abroad. All colored families should have this Negro journal in their homes. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Goodwin and daughter, Nellie, have returned from the World's Fair. They report an excellent time. Mrs. Phillys Sullivan of Girord is visiting her sister, Mrs. Otty Williams. - a = moe “ef sine: € > & ry ” “a 2 the te SE a NS Oe eee nn x. a . . ee PMO 96 = ore reer tosne Sardyeg ise m, DR. A.C. BRISCOB, ‘paxrier. 238 Bast Suh Street, Oppomte Shawnee Grocery. - TOPEKA, KAS ——————_—_—_——_—— WM. E. JACKSON, M. D. Puysician axD SuRGEox Omtce 404 Kansas Ave, L, 918 1KD, ‘TOPEXA, KANSAS ees 71010 A.M, grrice nouns {eM aie. ‘nd. Puone 9. {7t010P. A. J. M, JAMISON, M.D., Puysictan AND SURGEON Exsmiovog Poyskian of the Koights and Ladies et Protecien, (ames Office and Residence, (327 Mapisov Srager. ————— Paysician anp Sureron $26 Kanaas Ave. Ind. Phone 774. Calls anewered day and night, 79am. Office Hours { Zto 4 and 6 to 8p.m. —_—_—_—— wnee voor csom 7109 Pm CHAS. P. WASHINGTON, Physician and Surgeon. ‘Special autention-to Dseaces of Women and Private Diceases. 1% Mare Sraeez, NEWTON KANSAS| ee A. P. TONE WILSON, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW, -Practice In Att Courts.- Divorce Cas 2 Specialty— HovscatoSclimmonthly pay- rpents—Houves to Rett cra massis ave, Topeka. Fane. NEWS OF THE WEEK, Fresh oysters at Bigbee'e. Everything first class at Bighee’e. Go to Bigbee for good country butter. Cooper's Sunday dinners are al- ways fine, Cooper's 105 West Fifth Street for agood meal. Cooper's Sunday dianers are bet- ter than ever. Mise Bertha Morgan returned last week from Denver, Colo. Always something good to eat at Bigbee's, 1300 Quincy St. Mrs. Nick Chiles is numbered among the sick this week. Rev. C. H. Duvall isin Jetmore. Kans. this week on business. Jack Knott is visiting friends and relatives in the city this week. Mr. and Mrs, Jobn Thompson are the proud parentaof a baby girl. Mrs. Pauline Johnson, the popu: lar pharmacist is with E.S, Lee. Mrs. Georgiana Soloman is rapid- ly recovering trom her recent illness Talk with Bigbee before placing your order for groceries for banquets and partics. Charles Barker is home fror Washington D. C, visiting relatives and friends. David Boyde left last week fa Seattle, Wash. where he will remair for some tims. Elisha Scott who waa iujured las week while playing foot-hall. is abl to be out again. Rev. Thas Scott left Wednesda for jacasan, Tenn, where be wil enter Lane Callege. ‘ . : ae ze » Arnest, cleat“plice, good cook + and polite service, makes Cooper’ + a nice place to cat. . Youcan get veal, mutton and frés fish every Friday and Saturday : Bigbee's, 1300 Qaincy. + , Messre, Guy and ‘Rades’ furnish music for the Fiftieth Anniverary | Judge Guthrie luet-week. Mra‘ Amanda Beard bas return from Umaha where she was the gue of her daughter, Mrs. Royster. Miss Florence Jones, of Atchisc ia visit?ng in St. Louis this week a: taking in the sights at the fair. W. M. Moody. the popular Te sorial Artist and caughter, Miss G: trade, are visiting at the worl fair. Mrs, Wm. Cross of &t. Louis is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Cross, at 928 Western Ave. North Topeka. Oysters, baked chicken and roast bect are among the things that ap- ‘pear on Cooper's bill of fare for Sunday. Mr.and Mrs. Gus Hagan enter- tained at their residence last weck in bonor Mrs, Maggie Bowman of Chicago. ES. Lee, the druggist, who has been ill during the past few weeks is able to be around and look after his business. . Under Sheriff Harry Betts was presented a fine gold watch by his wife and son as birthday present last week. A number of friends called Mon day at the home of Dr. and Mrs, O- ‘A. Taylor and spent a very delight- ful evening, Miss Zella Ratley, who has been visiting Miss Mable Bryant of this city returned to her home in Wicb- ite last Saturday. Mrs. Mary Hilliard, who conducts a restaurant at 615 Shawnee St. Leavenworth desires to have all her friends, when in that city, to give her a call, | H.C. Wilson, proprietor of the popular eating house of the Santa Fe Depot, in visiting his children in St Louis this week and will also take in the fair. Ifyou are going to servea ban quet,let Bigbee help you out. He can arrange your menue, fornish everything you want to serve snd ee it for you. The Golden Rod club and a num- ber of friends were entertained at Hallow'een party Monday evening at the home of Miss Lula Harris, 621 Western Avenue. Mrs. J.T. Howard has returned to this city after asix months visit in Los Angelos, Calif. Mrs. Howard is very much impressed with Cali- fornia and may return. It is rumored tha. 2 prominent young society lady of South Topeka will soon be led tothe altar bya certain young man who holds 2 prominent position in this city. Mrs. L. Cox, State Missionary is visiting her daughter and grand children, Misses Bertha and Mable Harding who are both teaching lachool in Oklahoma Territory. Hon. Paul Jones returned this week from Cairo, Ill, where he has been stumping for the Republican’ Party. Mr. Jones is one ot the lead ing politicians, Jawyers and orators of the state, ‘Mrs. Mariah Dillard, who died at her home in Wamego on Monday of last week was a sistet of Col. Jas. Beck, of Lawrence. Deceased leaves four daughters and hushand to mourn her loss. 7 Mrs. E, W. Matley re:urned from St. Lonis Inet Sunday, where she spent ten davsin visiting relatives und friends, and at the tame time raking in the big Fair. She reports in excellent time, The C. M. E. Igcies sewing circle met at 1406 Western Ave. with Mrs, Mammie Terril and Mrs. Ellis. ‘The next meeting will be with Mre. Holloway, 1723 Harrison St. All friends are invited, Mrz. Isedore Richardson returne* from Washington ani Chicage. where she has been visiting the pas six weeks, She is looking well and & = we Pe a Pak. | ee oe” }/seems that the trip has made he | considerable younger. | The Ne Plus Ultra Art Club me with Miss Lelia Norman Friday a! Jternoon. A very pleasant afternoo was spent, A dainty lunch ws Jserved and the club adjourned t meet with Mrs J. M. Wright, Nov. 5 G. A. Williams and B. W. Bright of Pratt, Kans., spent few days1 ‘the city this week, the guests ot Mr and Mra. Dandridge. These gentle en had been attending the world’ fair and wereenroute to their home Mrs. James Cooper entertained : few friends Wednesday of last weel at 6 o'clock dinner comptimentary to her brother, Green Logan, o Louisville, Ky. Out of town gues! was Miss Lizzie Brinkly of Memphii Tenn. Mr. L. C. Brinkley and Miss Lizzie Brinkloy of Los Vegas, N. M. are vis. itmg W. D. Cooper and family. Mr. Brinkley is an old time Leavenworth boy, who has been in the West and made some money and put it where it will do most good. Miss Stella Sharp, the popular nurse of the Mitchell Hospital, was married last week at the residence of her parents in Leavensworth to Mr, Caldwell, of Kansas City, Mo. Tue Prawwpeacer wish the young people success and happiness. Harry J. Elza, one of the beat cooks on the Union Pacific, is now atthe Union depotin Atchi- son. This gentleman, who has the distinction of being one of the lead- ing cooks:n the cast, married Miss Cassy Marshall, a Topeka girl. Rev. J.R. Ransom, P. E. of the Ft. Scott district wili represent the Home and Foreign Missions and the Voice of the Mission at the Territo- ry and Oklahoma A. M, E. Confer- ences which will convene on the gth, and 16th. of November respectively- _ Mr. and Mrs. Clay Odell have meved into their newly completed residence on Western Ave, They indeed have aright to be proud of their new home as it stands among thE most comfortable as well as ‘handsomest homes owned by our people in the city. The Athenian Art Club met with Mrs. Albert Lee, 314 West Saywell St, Tuesday afternoon, A very interesting program was rendered after which an hour was spent in needle work. ~ Lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs Tom Vook, 900 Western Ave. ‘The Shangor club gave a Hallow leen party last Monday night at the residence of Miss Raymos Dyer 113 E. Seventh St. Quite a number o the menbers were present and at enjoyable time had by all. A dain tylunch as served after which al departed for their respective homes The Washington Literary gave : play entitled “Waterfall” Jast Wed: nesday night at the Presbyier'at Church. It met with a brillian success and the society feels very much encouraged. The public 1: cordially invited to attend all meet ings on Wednesday evening of eacl week. Edward Weeks, son of Jame Weeks formerly of Emporia but nov of Denver Colo, seems to have : very rare ability a8 an artist whic! he is fast improving. Last week hi jsold one of bis drawings of a epan o horses for $10 to one of the employ at the state hoepital where he i aa A. J. Hungate, father of County Attorney Hungate of the city, died last Sunday and was buried Tuesday. Uhis honorable gentleman had lived his three score and ten years and was an honest, useful and admirable cit- izen, soldier and business man. He leaves two sons and one daughter to mourn his loss . Moss Grace Atkinson entertained a number of friends last Monday evening at 4 Hallow’een - party at her-home, 728 Garfield Ave ‘The evening was,spent in the usua Hallow'een games, fortune telling and music. Aftera very enjoyabl evening, the gue-ts departed for thei | respective homes, . Miss Bessie Hawkins enterta‘ne: |the Aita Epsilon Delta Club las | Friday evening. Aside from th usual entertainment the club wa treated toa graphopbone entertain *| ment for which Mr. Chas. Gentry re "{cewed a vote of thanks. The clo "Iwill meetnext Friday evening wit : Miss Georgia Watkine, On Monday evening, Miss Hatt Harper entertained a number: « *\friends at Hallow’een tacky part ». | Miss Jennie Grant was awarded th "|Gret prise for being the tackre d| Greased of the guest and Mr. Wic! Jaffordid amusement for the evenin; | “Uncle” Mark Freeman, the veter Jan cook, has fitted up comfortabl {bachelor quarters at 117 West Fiftt {street, andis at home to his many friends. The old man is rather fee ble at times and the Masonic breth: ren who happen to be passing should drop up stairs and see him ag he may be unable to attend to his wants. — Among the patrons of our job rooms this week is W. D. Cooper, the popular restaurant man at 105 Wes! Fifth street. Mr. Cooper thoroughly understands the business in which heis engaged, and, asa gentle re- ininder of the location of bis magni- ficient place, has prepared a nice business card to hand to his cus- tomers. Booker T. Washington is to lec- ture in Topeka on January 17, The lecture will be atthe Auditorium, and an admission fee will be charg- ed, the proceeds to go to the Tope- Ka Yodustriaintiwuie. A Topeka ian Interested in the snstitute pays all the expenses of the lecture, ao that the income will be a net profit to the institute. | Mrs. Chas. Allen, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Phillips of this city for the past four months returned last Friday ‘after a verv pleasant visit to ber home in Montreal, Canada. Mrs. Allen was formerly one of Topeka’s leading young ladies, and her many friends spared mo pains in seeing that the time was pleasantly spent while among. Clay Odell and Jobn L. Harrison have bought the two story brick at 111 E. Sixth St. at a cost of $7500, where Mr. Odell will open a whale- gale and retail grocery store, and will sell goods cheap for cash. Tue PLAINDEALER knows he will succeed as he is one of the mast experienced grocerymen in the West and we are 80 elated over this great business transaction that we cannot keep still. | Capt. William Reynolds is dnlling Cyrene Commandery two nights a week preparatory to entering the drill contest at the Missouri Valley Templar Aseociation which meetsin St. Joseph, Mo., Thanksgiving. The Captain is one of the best tacticians inthe west and says that Cyrene is going to bring the silver cup, which was won by Kansas City last year, back to Topeka. Mr. G. F. Burgess, Socialist candi- date for representative is a native of “Merny Old England,” and ore of the pleasantest gentlemen in the city. He is anold newpaper man and at present is handleing the advertising matter for the Crawford Theatre. Kansas has never had a Socialist in the State Hovse, but if all are like “irgess,. he should ‘be elected. We have ro doubt as to his fairnees toward all men. ‘The Athenian Art Club entertained ata reception last Friday evening lat the home of Mr. and Mrs, Tor Cook complimentary to Mrs. H Woods of Oklahoma City. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and music was furnished by the mandolin club, A very pret: ty piece of fancy work was pre: sented Mrs, Wood. About twenty |Bve guest were present and eack expressed himself very highly enter: tained = A “pound party” planned by som of the members and friends of th First African Baptist chureb, 01 tneir pastor, Rev. C. H. Duvall ane | family Wednesday evening was quit | a success. Early in the evening th party arrived laden with gocd thing ‘Wednesday afternoon and eveniag Mr. ana Mrs Lemon Clarke cele- bratea their twelf-h wedding anni versary at their home 1416 Taylor street. The house was beautifully écorated with palms, ferns and bouquets of cornations. About one: hundred guests called daring tho afternoon and evening. Mr. and Mrs Clarke were the recipent of many useful presents. Mesdames A Keed, R. Smith and J. McDowell assisted in caring for the guests. ‘Last weex we reviewed a copr of the proceedings of Prince Hall Grand Chapter, O. E. S,and we must confess that it wasthe poorest jexcuse for a book weever saw. No Ja single emblem of the order adern: its pages and#aut on!y this, but th letock and its ippeg:aphies! make vy [are of the poorest character. It ws |Printed in the office of a good aze white concern who charged ther $1.25 per page, All things consid ered, the job is a disgrace to th noble order. We hope they wil profit by this experrence, Tae PLAINDEALER is sorry tc note the painful accident to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Black, which occurred or the Missouri Pacific last Sunday night, and hope they will speedily recover from their injuries, Mr. Black is one of the leading general passenger and ticket agents in this country and is highly respected and loved by everybody he comes in coptact with, Without him the great Santa Fe sytem would not be prospering asit istoday, Mr. Black knows every thing about the rail- roading from the yards up. Two years ago F. M. Steves & Sons were running a little four- column Prohibition paper and a 2x4 job shop in connection. Today they own one of the finest typesetting machins in the state, and this week they added a new $2,400 Mieble press to their well equiped plant! A Prohibition paper in Topeka is better than carrying a rabbit foot in the left hip pocket, and if things don’t pick up, guess we'll tryit! How.ver, they are honest, straightforward peo- ple and among a host of friends who rejoice to see them grow and prosper is Tue PLainneaer. Mies Janette Moss, formerly one of Topcka’s society ladies, but now of Chicago, was married on the 17th ult, to a prominent young attorney, Jas. H. Randle, who holds a respon- sible public position in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Randle will be at home to their friends after Nov. 10, at 253 Ogden Ave., Chicago, The, wedding was private, there only being a few of their friends present. THE PLAINpEALER voices the senti- ment of the many friends and ac- quaintances of Mrs. Racdle, in wish- ing them a happy voyage through life. She wasa resident of this city for several years, and was held in| high esteem by the beat people of the city. ‘The Kansas Baptist Watchman, “a weanling” struggling in the wiles of North Topeka to reach the years of maturity. has rallied sufficient strength to feebly question Tus PLAINDEALER'S potition as to separ- ate schools, In this matter, “The Watchman” has evidently fallen asleep on duty and displays dense ignorance, as every live, wide-a wake reading person knows this paper was the first in the state to speak ont on this question, ‘The business mansger is » prominent and enthusi- astic worker ona committee appoint- ed tocall on different representatives aud ascertain their position on the shoo! question. THE PLAINDEALER is working while the Watchman is howling, We have noticed you, now hush. - One of the most delightful affairs of the season was the party given, complimentary to K. K. Pinkston, 618 Lane St, by Mesdames Margeret Smith, C. Long and T. Ray, Tues- day evening. It was in the form of a fruit shower and fruit was receiv- ed in abundance. Presentation speech made by Rev. Duke and re- ply by K.K. Pinkston, At a late hour Inacheon was served to about forty guests who declared Mr. Pink- |ston and the ladies charming enter- tainers. The following guests were present: Rev. B.C. Duke, Mr. and Mrs. C. Long, Mr. and Mrs. A. E Austin, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Ray, Mr and Mrs. Walter McClain, Mr. and Mrs. G. Page, Mr. and'Mrs. Inc Fage, Mrs J.P. Posey, Mrs. B.F. Perkins, Mrs, Lula Wallace, Mrs. Erota Brookins, Mrs. Appa Fesris Mra. M. E. Young, Mrs. Haynes Miss Elnora Smith, Mrs.Q.W. At kinson, Mrs W. H. Smith, Mrs Julia Brown, Mrs. Adams, Mr Bak Jer, Mistes Ullie and Effie Duke. Mis: les Minzie and Ella Page, Miser: | Fannie and Bessie Smith, Mra. W. Hi. McGruder, Mies Belle Scott Miss Lucile Smith, Miss Luc; | Young, Mrs. C. Mimms, Miss Hayn ‘and Mrs. Williams.” AT REST, Dr. Stephen A. Douglas, one of| general superiority Popeka’s highly respected eclored|equipment. Faste citizen ‘and old soldier. died at Keith | ling, smvothest trac Hespital last Sunday night afterajers.a Specialty. I tong illness. The Doctor was an J.C. Func ald veteran avd drew a pension.|F.A Lewis, C.ty ‘He leaver two orphan children, aged —— ‘x and nine reapectively. their SHILOH avther having died some three or| Sonday School : ‘our years aco. Sone time ago, the|1« « m preaching Dvetor took a trip to Calitornia}jert, “Mecting Ar and Washington Terutory, where] 3pm -p-cial | se remained fortwo years; be re-|sions. 6:30 p.m raned to Topeka about nine months meeting. 7:30 & igs and bas been in declining Meavenward.” 1 aealth sire’. We ave srrytoan close of evening | wunee that bis childr nae without Every body cor friends or re‘atives. nd wre now im present at each | met 68S nt BB Se ey cee Southwest Limited You cannot drop your napkin and pick it up in the dining car of The Southwest Limited. A waiter will bethere witha clean one. A porter was recently disciplined for brushing a hat with a whisk broom instead ofa brush. These 4re little tnings, but they show how excellence of service 1s maintaine” on the . ° Chicago, Milwaukee and ° St. Paul Railway. This Company owns and operates the sleeping, dining, library and all other cars onits lines, and therefore offers its patrons an excellence in equip- ment and service not obtainable elsewhere. The Southwest Limited leaves Kanaas City, Union Btation, 5.55 p. m.; Grand Avenue, 6.07 p. m. Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 855 a.m. G. L. COBB, Southwestern Passenger Agent, 907 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. x s s ; ett Missouri — Ft 5 CAC am Pacific — lan : THE WORLD'S FAIR LINE, | Joni Trains Between Kansas City amd 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. 4 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. 4 F. E. NIPPS, 5 : C. E. STYLES, ; Ticket Agt., A. G. P. A., ‘ Topeka, — — — Kansas. Kansas City, -~- Mo. | a a a Save $15,002 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. Puliman Sleepers daily. Excursions under personal escoot three times a week. Liberal stop-overs. T. L. KING, Ticker AcENT, ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY, 7 TOPEKA, KANSAS. a na ta ie the poor house. They should be sent to the Soldiers’ Orphan Home Atchison, Kans., and we hope some of ou. colored charitable organiza- tions will ree that they are properly cared for. Several years ago the Doctor told Dr. Parks, then pastor of St, John A.M. E. Charch, that he wanted 2 wife, whereupon the Reverend wrote toa young woman in Mississippi in- forming her of the Ductor’s detire to obtain a good wife. Afterwards the Doctor eent her transportation, and upon her arrival, mether at the Santa Fe Station, though they both were entire strangers, and were mar- ried by Rev Parks and lived happi- ly afterward until Mrs Douglas’ death. Ds. Douglas’ remains were interred 1m the Soldiers Plat Tope- ka Cemetery: foneral held at the Asbury Chapel last Tuesday after- noon. Ft. Pillar Post formed es cort in accompaning their comrade’s body to its last resting lace. <n CALIFORDIA. Via Union Pacifiz. 2illons have] been spent in the improvement of this line, and all human ingenuity has been adopted to protect its pat rons against accident. The linc is renowned for .ts fast trains and the general superiority of tnservice and equipment. Fastest time, shrrtest; line, smyothest track. Tourist s'eep ers.a Specialty. Inquire of J.C. Futon, U. P, Depot. F.A Lewis, C.ty Agent, 525 Kan. SHILOH NOTES. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. At 1 a m preaching by the pastor, eub- jevt, “Meeting Angel- by the Way.” Rp mepecial program for Mis sions, 6:30 p.m, Yourg Penple’s esting. 7:30 Subject “Stepping Heavenward.” Lord supper at the close of evening service. . Every body cordially. invited to be present at each service. TABORIAN NOTES 333 LEAVENWORTH. Victoria Tabernacle is doing nicely. Recently Mt. Horeb Temple, No. 10, and Victoria No. 30 agreed to buy a new car- pet fortheirball. Sothe H. P., Laura Bright, divided the taber- nacle into two clubs, and ap- pointed Dt. Ella McKinnis as president in N. Leavenworth, and Dt. Eliza Scott as president in S. Leavenworth, The S. S organized a club known as the girdle club, which gave a social at Dt. Eliza Scott's residence Friday, Cet. 28. The house was decorated beautifully with potted plants, autumn leaves and the club color, scarlet. There were eighty-seven guests present and it proved a success. The souvenirs were a stick of be and a scarlet bean. The assistants who received the guests and served, them in [four -eourses were Dts. Laura Bright, Lou Wills, Amanda Spencer, Signora Evans, Aman- da Lott, Jennie Nichols and Mes- dames Ida Wills, Eva Wills and E Mamie Barnes registered the name of each guest and col- | ected ten cents per person. -| Victoria Tabernacle No. 8d "| meets the first and third Fridays -]in each month at their hall or *| Delaware street. The C. R., Dt. Lillian Hardin 48 quite ill with asthma at he ¢-home,-709 Delaware street. -) Dr, Laura Brice, H. P. NE ee RE Eee ee SRR RODE Me BST st AOR REY ORS ae eee RS ree TA a POLITICS Candidate for the second termand county and will recieve a héarty|the largest ‘majorities ever given alhis upright businéss deilings with|slnce lived. Hois a graduate of the ORDER IT NOW 7 is deserving of the united support support from all classes" - | caddidaté inthis county- He is one| the public, regardless of party, color| high school of that cify.andalso.off 2 = .. ——— 4 -~» of the’colored voters, H. A. Richardson, the popular| of the most successful farmers and|°F Standing. Heiss member of the/K.U. He completed a course from| THE CHRISTIAN HARMON) ALL OVER He has been ‘a revident of the sheriff of Allen county, is serving] scckrsisers in thie section of the) Mode? Woodmen and the Red Men. the medical and surgicat department| ~~~ 1g ovian ent Revd Eden) county tweuty-seven years, came his first term and uotwithstandiug di 1 an eis a property owner and taxpayer.|at the Howard University, and}——py witLiAM WALKER. A. 3. Hom KANSAS, |p from the common walks of life lie bas had three times the work of tte andis gentleman of honor] The peuple of Douglass county this|afterwarda served a term in the has alwaye boen friendly to our his predecersors he has held the|204 ability. Such « man as Mr.) year will tay aside parties und vote| Freeman hospital, where he equipped cowsuy county neremacan [people and deserves re-election by expense of his department to a min-|Corey is the kind the people of the|tor what they think their interest. | himself to go out into the world and * TICKET. lan increased majority. imum. Mr. Richardson has carncd|county want for ‘state treasurer, so| Another man on the Prohibition] Compete with the best physicians of eae: ee recognizes all classes, There is a better feeling in the county than for years and with such a man a» Mr. Vance dineting affairs, there i no question of a grand success. The colored voters are going to stand by the ticket to man. The following is the ticket: For Senator....---.Ed, Wilkerson For Attorney......W. D. Kreamer For Register... .- Hopkins Shivsers For Probate Judge... F. W. Miller For Clerk of Court... R.R.Lamilton For Treasurer......John Anderson For Clerk........--A. Ll. Abrams For Sheriff........-A. O. Welfelt For Supt....---Henrietta V. Race For Guroner-...Dr. MH. D, Cooper For Surveyor......d. M. Bradley For Coim.2d Dist. ..Geo.M.Moore For Com, 3¢ Dist... ..4.4. Wilson. RENU COUNTY. Samuel W. Fomhs, chairman of the Republican county eentral com mittee and Hon, W. Y. Morgan are managing a winning campaign fot the whole Republican tichet in Rene county. ‘They are all right and out people can rest aseured that they will get fair treatment from thi management and the candidates wuom they represent, We advin our Reno county readers to give the Republican ticket of that county their undivided support. Hon. J, U2 Brown, the presen cflicient county attorney is the Re publican eandidate for a secon: term. Mr. Brown has run thi important position ata greatly 1 duced cost ty the taypayers tha any of his predecessors, and has tov only one criminal cave during hi time of office, and has a record o' sending twentythiee criminals t the pen and sixteen to the refor matory. He isa veteran of th Sposish-Ameriean war, and there i nota better friend te our people it the county Gund. UL Brown, Il will wet their united support, J. W. Hooder, the genial sherif of Reno county, iv a Kentucky Re publican and way once a neighbor of Hon, Ed. Hoch. He is wel Tiked and will get the support whic! he deserves from all classer. W.Y. Morgan, the genial ex-stat printes, amd a staunch friend of ow people is the candidate from thi district for Representative and wil get the axanimous support of ov people. ‘The county ticket in general is: aatrong ane and we have no hes fancy in commending it to the undivided support af our people ‘The following is the ticket. Vou and work for them all: Senator wth Dist......Thad Carve Rep. sth Dist......W. ¥. Morga Rep. sist Dist... ....d. We Jone Trustee High School-Elmer Everet Frank Vincent, C. B, Copel ud, W F Hendry, C. N. Woodell and Dr FE. W. Cook County Attorney... ....d. U. Brows County Supt........d. He Jackso Shetiff.........-...d. W. Hoope Treasurer....-...F. J. Armetron, Probate Judge....G. V. Ricksecke Register of Deeds. .G. J. Lamon County Clerk.......-F. E. Lan Clerk of Dist. Court....R. 1. Fini For Coroner....Dr. H. M. Stewar Coroner.........Dr. E. A. Taylo Com. 2d Dist.......J. F. M'Murr Com. 3d Dist.......++. MF. Bait Hon, P. J. Galle, candidate fo judge of the Oth judicial district, i the regular Republican nominee, ~ man well versed in the law. Th Republicans of that district ar moving Heaven and earth to elec him. = SUMNER COUNTY. J. M. Linjufelter, of Sumne couuty is the right man in the righ place and deserves the high opinio inf which he is held among a classes. He will receive a unite support from our people. Dr. Mayhew, chairman of th es ee aa ae CRAWFUED COUNTY. Judge Thos. R. Jones, the pre sent efficient probate judge of Craw. ford County is all sight, heis a < ee rt gage ee = cet. digs ye TTR Oe “ Se she . wae s ee Sse ok He has been ‘a resident of the county tweuty-seven years, came up from the common walks of life ‘has always been friendly to our people and deserves re-election by an ineressed majority. The office of Register of Deeds of Crawford County is an important one and has bein ably filled for the pat two years by Jesse Re Car. penter, whpse friendly attinude to- wand our people needs no comment He has leen a resident of the coun- ty for thirty-two- years and they alll know him. He also is worthy and will receive the hearty and unana- mous support of our people for the second term. C. E, Woodbury of Pittsburg holds the important position of Clerk of the Court, and such are his methods of preverving the records of his office, that he has been frequently complimented on Jthe concise manner in which his \records are kept. Mr. Woodbury Jwas born in Livingston County | Illinois aud came to Kansas in 1874. Asa boy he herded cattle in Chero- kee county. In 1891, he moved to | Crawford County which bas since Jvecn his home. He ie a graduate Jof Kansas Normal, and College at | Ft. Scott ant isa man of excellen, Jclerical ability. Mr. Woodbury Jiv of pleasant address and alway: Jmakes friends wherever he goes. .| He is a friend to the colored people Jand ix always willg to ascist in .| their progress and they will not fail {to show their appreciation by giv Jing him their loyal eupport ot November 8th, |} ‘The Republican candidate for | Representative of the ‘Twenty-thir legislative district In Crawford Jjeounty is J. W. Montee, He ba: "{been “a resident of this county for thirty-years, coming here at th tender age of two seats, He ha: t} grown up in this community and the .| people know his life like ‘an oper f}book. Me isa successful business ,Jman of Girard, being a member o! | the firm of Montee Bros., oue of th leading drug ‘stores of that city +) Ile has always and at all times beet sjoue of the staunch and tireless | Workers of that section for Republi Jlcanivm, aud ,the people know hi worth and will give him a hearty support for this position which i t|the only office he has asked for at _| the hands of the voters of his county or district. He isa son of Mr, F. ‘IM. Montce, the old wheel horse among the Republicans of | this mnee ” 1}section, who is the father of sever sons—six of whom are chip off the old block and are stalwart *|Republicans. He wax electei } county commnigsioner in 1895 over sJeoming a Demo-Pop majority ol \Jover 700. He was elected county .| treasurer of Crawford in 1899 over: coming a majority of 500, this shows the remarkable popularity ot 1] Mr, Mou'ee senior and it is but fai -|to say that J. W. Moutee enjoy ,| the popularity of his father aud wil no doubt at all times give a goo ‘Ixecountef himself. Mr. Montee is tla staunch frieud of the colores yeopleand despite. the effurts tha {have been male, they will give hin [their loyal and united support. ‘Thi «|is no year to vote for Democrats fo [the Legislature, it ie just the sam ‘ax voting for Tillman, and in al "| probabilities a U.S. Senator is t be elected by the coming Legis ,|tature and a vote for a Democrati | Representative ix an indirect vot r|for a Democratic U.S. Senator, thu [tearing down the very principle r| which we advocate. J. W. Montes tlisall right and Tae Prarmpeatel | wishes to emphatically endorse anc eladmonish our people of th t|DANGER in eupporting 3 Demo rjerat for this position, We canuo y conceive of acolored voter eo fa {forgetting himself as to do this, bu wedesire to emphasize along thes THtines that our many readers may 8] know the danger of them. We hav albeen on the scene in this distric ejand know the conditions, Mr. J | W- Montee is all right toward ou “|people and we should send him t county and will recieve s hearty support from all classess ~ = H. A. Richardson, the popular sheriff of Allen county, is serving his first term and notwithstanding he hae had three times the work of his predecersors he has held the expense of hix department to a min- imum. Mr. Richardson has earned areelection and no doubts enter- tained along tli@se lines. He isa friend to our people notwithstanding the talk which has been circulated against him on account of no eélur- ed men verving on the jury, ‘The 'sheriff has about as much to do in ' drawing a jury a8 any of our readers. ‘These reports will haye no effect for ‘no one should hesitate to vote | against Price the Democratic nomi [nce au we have never heard of any- lthing he ever did to help out and lupbuitd our people and Mr. Rich ardson has been a staunch friend of ‘Tue Praispeauen. | BE. Clifford, the present county Jattorney, is a candidate for the second term and there is no doubt of hia reelection. Mr, Clifford has ‘| made a good record in that position. Tux Ptaixpeacer has called at. | tention to his splendid qualities ix these columns before; to eay more | outa be euperfinous. Me is th }Republican nominee and should recive the solid support of hi Ly party. | M.P. Sickly ix the Republicar sj nominee for county treasurer. He resides near Ta Harpe and is al tight. He deserves and will have | splendid majority. Vj Infact Allen county has an ex iceptionally strung ticket whiel 1 should receive the eulid support o Jour people. C. E. Adams for clerl r of the court, L. R. Stover for sur ylveyer, Dr. D. W. Reed for coroner |Miss Olive Knowlton for count ,|superintendent, J. B. Smith fo rjprobate judge, 1. M. Cunninghan o/for register of deede and T. J <] Anderson for county commissioue ‘are all stalwart Republicans whon Jour people showid stand by anc support. i J. W. Kelso, the present efficien “{eounty clerk is a candidate for th Hwecond term, There is no man it .! Allen county who haya more friend s!ly feeling toward our people tha ;'Mr. Kelso. Ie has shown in many s| ways his intercet in the progress 0 | our people and asa faithful eervan lof the public for two years in thi [important offive he has merited hi t re-nomination and election and wil | réceive at the hands of our peopl Pa hearty and unanimous support. i EMPORIA POLITICS. -| We were in Emporia last Saturday (and find that politics are looming w ‘lin Lyons County. We met Judge .{E.N. Evans who is canidate to fjelection tor probate judge of tha rjeuunty. He was bora in Butle * County, Obiv, and came to Kansa | tmeuty yeurs ago, in the yeer 137; Ihe entered the practice of law it 1 | Camden, Tenv. He alsu_ practiced claw in Kentucky. arr. Evans 1s 3 a {distinguished jurist aud stands bil n in the legal profession. He held th t| position for four yeas as justice o 1 the peace in Emporia and has prac »|ticed law for twenty years in tha’ ”|county. He is a taxpayer, a churck | member,(being one of the pillars u e| the Presbyterian Church)and is fra ®| ternized with several secret organi ; | zations; is also a member of the Bus ; |iness Men’s Association. Mr. Evan: djis always active im» pushing th ejinterest of Emporia to the front -|He isa man of a family, having ; | wife and six children, and they ar t[among the best fannhes of Lyor e|county. He Is selfmade mao hav y|ing been reared on the-farm ani c|made his way through school bj ia always active ins pushing the interest of Emporia to the front. He isa manof a family, having a wife and six children, and they are among the best families of Lyon county. He ts a selfmade mao hav: ing been reared om the-farm and made hia way through school by hard Jabor. This gentleman bold: the degree of Master of Arts and ha: been identified for years with th educators of this country. We consulted several of the voter of that county and they seem to bi of one opinicn, that is, “that Mr Evans majority over bis Democrati opponent, will be from sevea hun dred to one thousand.” He is: man who is honest and npright anc runs his office ia mstraight forwar business like manner. He treat every body alike. when it comes t administering the business of th office irrespective of parties or con ‘dition, The colored people of Lyon Coun ty will vote for him for they knor him to be a man who is equare wit {atl mankind. | LEAVENWORTH POLITICS, | BR. G, McFarland, the popula clerk of the city court of Leaven | worth has given entire satisfactio to the people and knows how t ‘manage that office. | Hon. J. W. Corey, the popula county treasurer of Leavenwort! county, has no upposition fur th office and will be elected by one o the largest ‘majorities ever given a|/ candidate ir this county- He is one|' of the most successful farmers and|' stockraisera in this section of the state, andis a gentleman of honor and ability. Such a man as Mr. Corey isthe kind the people of the county want for ‘state treasurer, so they will roll up a handsome majority to show how well he stands with the people of the county. The Republicans of Leavenworth county have decided to elect their candidate for county attrney at the coming electiou, aud have nomi- uated Hon. Lee Bond to fill the position. There seems to be no doubt as to his election, as be is well thought ot by both parties and the people of the county admire his ability as a lawyer. He was born and reared in the city of pane worth, and has practiced law for! years in this city. He stands first. ‘class with the colored people of the county and they can be telied upon to give him their entire support. Unlike bis opponent, Mr. Bond is man of family, and the ladies say they will seethat their husbands do not vote to keep a bachelor in office Jwhen there are so many good women from among whom he might select a {wite, thereby adding dignity to the office. Mr, Bond has practiced law jwith the firm of Atwoud & Hooper tor years, and the people of Leaven- | worth say they will not be surprised |if he is elected by a majority of one thousand. The days of bachelors jholding elective offices in Kansas Jare drawing to s close, and Mr. Bond’s opponent happens to be one Jof this unfortunate class, and he is ‘|now serving his last term; for popu- ‘larity does not extend to those why are too cluse to support a family. ] One of Leavenworth’s popular ] young boys, D. J. Ruan, who 1s can- didate for reeiection fr clerk of _|the district court, was born in this |county, aud knows every iuch of the |!ground and every mau living in the county, He is quite poputar and |aiways fends the ncket. ‘Ihe Demo: Jerats as well as the Republicans give "|him their undivided support. Mr. '|Ruyan is opposed this year bya "| young lad who 1s running merely tur ‘the sake uf appearing un the ucket ‘Haud uvt that be expects to win Lhe ice. Mr. Koya is a member ot | several secret orgamizations 1u the ycuy. Het # stauuch Repubitcan as we usually delegate to all ut the ‘county and sate cvuventivns, His ability alowg patty lines to never questioned, hence, the people are ever ready w depend upun his judg ,Jment tu dand the old elt oately dave. put, Sir, Ruy au tas been wate 1k the Mvoyltal Jur tue past year, Vand is just beguming tw be abe tu |resuime Lhe duties ute etiice, te fis always glad 10 weet ine sigue | Wate he uves not teel tke wesw, jthe ueuat jolly manos woren he bas locas MULL Wy Use Wit his acquaint Jauces, meverthelss he Is trying to Jsce his tneuds m order to let them |know that ne is a candidate tur the Joltice previouly mentioned. | Leavenworth cau well be proud ut the chairman of ber couuty centrat | committee, Hon. E.D. Lysle. Mtr. | Lysle is operating one of the largest ‘[fivuring milly in Kausae, He ts a |thorough business man, aud « diplu- ‘mat in a full sense ofthe word. Me [is doing much to bring about good ‘feeling amoug the Republicans ot :) that county and will no duubt succeed | woveLass coumty roLimics. | ‘The people of Douglass county Vare becoming disgusted at the way | politics have been manipulated here- -) totore in she County, and they have \| now decided to change up. They 'lelaim that there is a certain class of MOTHS 15 UPCCANSE VES Ws whe sea fluuring milla m Kansas. He is a thorough business man, aud « diplu- mat in a full sense ofthe word. Me jis doiug much to bring about good feeling amoug the Republicans ot that county and will no duubt succeed DOUGLASS COUNTY FOLITICS. The people of Douglass county are becoming disgusted at the way politics have been manipulated here- ‘toture in the County, and they have now decided to change up. They claim that there is a certain class of Republicans who are machining things through to suit themselves anda selected few. The coloured epublicans are becoming dis,usted at the white Republicans who do not recoghive them by appointing or giv- ing them any political positions that will pay them a reasonable salary. Ahe only thing they have is the turn- key at the county jail; or a janior ship atthecounty building. So they have decided that if the county offices are divided up there might be some showing fur colored weu at some future time. ® Hon, E. F. Woods, the demucratic candidate for Sherift of Douglass county, isan enterprising young max and trom what we saw of him, we do not ace but @hat he is as good as his Republican opponent. The only difference lies im their age and the name of the patty in which they are affiliated, Mr. Woods was born in La Salle, IIL, in 1871, and came te Kansas twenty eight years ago. He was a larmer for years, and is now a saecessiul stock raiser, He stands ‘igh withthe people uf the county, and is widely known on count of his upright business dealings with she public, regardless of party, color! or standing. He is a merber of the Modern Woodmen and the Red Men, leis a property owner and taxpayer.| The peuple of Douglass county this! year will lay aside parties und vote tor what they think their interest. Another man on the Prohibition ticket for probate judge is the Hon. Jobn F. Weaver, who has lived in Douglass county for thirty-nine years. He wasatone time one of| the leading farmers and stock-raisers in that county, his farm anJ stock being valued at $150,000 previous to the flood. The flood, however, destroy ed most of this valuable farm und he was compelled to dispose of it for $10,000 in order to meet. obliga- tions which he had made prior to the flood, This embarrassed him financially, but he remained un- daunted and, true to the enegy 1n- stilled within bim, continued to struggle along to make support for himself and family, and now he is gradually rising again. His oppo- nent for this office is running for the third term, which seems rather hog. gush and we think the people should rise up in their might and all. with ‘one accord say two terms are enough for une man, especially when a man like Mr. We ver isin question; one who has done so much to upbuild his county during the past thirty nine years, and ia now seeking a position within the gift of the peuple. ATCHISON COUN1Y POLITICS. Hon. Frek Glicm, candidate for register of deeds, ia now serving hi 'firstterm, and the Republicans have |76 nominated him for that office Hi has filled the office creditably ane Jnow asks tle people to give hin their support, He bas nv oppositior and they should give him uo Ics leas 1200 mejarity. Mr. Gliem i ‘of Germun extraction and thi: [ousty is {ull of Germans who sup port the Republican ticket. | The popular county clerk, S, S [sing, who came to Atchison fort} iyears ago and who is a life lon, [Republican standing well with th [isepie, as a candidate for re electior te the office which he has ‘so ad | miravly filled. He usually has no jouposition, but some young man ha :decided to contest with him for thi office which 1s of no use, becaus Mr, hing is so well known and liked having filled the office to the satis faction of everybody, therefore h will be supported by both parties His majority is never Jeas than one thousand, | ‘The Hepublicans of this count; can well be proud of their distric judge, How. B. F. Hudson. He wa: appointed by Gov. Stanley to com: plete the unexpired term of Judge Bland, and has now been nominated tor Uhut office for the first time. Sc well has he filkhd this office and jud.euted all mat ers before him that he has wou the eeteem of alll regard- lese of party. He is an old soldier, and Was an anjutant in the Forty sixth cl red mitantey. Judge Hud. son was born in Cheater cunt Peunsyivauia and came to Atchison in 1870. Heis u graduate of the -hiversity of Ann Arbor, Mich. having come directly trom there to jthiy county. He has filled the office ol city attorney and there is but little or no question of his election. We called upon one cf thes al. wart Republicans of Atchison county Jast week, whom we claim to be one of the best mixers in the state, Hon. W.D.Kasey whois at pres nt, judge of the citycourtof Atchison. He has been nominated by the Republi. cans for probate judge, and the people will not regret the suppor! they will give him, as he is a gentle man who respects the rights and feelings of everybody. He was appointed judge of the city court by since lived. He is a graduate of the high school of that cify.and also, of K.U. He completed a course from the medical and surgicat department at the Howard University, and afterwards served a term in the Freeman hospital, where he equipped himself to go out into the world and compete with the best physicians o this country. There is uo doubt o his election and we are told that the Democrats will give him their sup port which with bis own part will in all probability make hi majority large. Locations in Kansas Wanted. ‘The Frisco System Land and Im- migration association is already turn- ite share of the southwestera tide of immigration to Kansas. ibree hundred and filty agents of this Association from the East and North have just completed 2 tour of the Southwest and viewed its re- sources and interviewed its land- owners and local Asaociation agents, for the sole purpose of better pre- senting Southwest opportunities to the homeseeker and investor in the older states, ‘This Association is the most effi- cient of its kind in existence, and bas agents everywhere in the United States. {f you wish to sell you farm, town or othar property, or you desire capital for factories, mer: cantilc establishments, or any of th industries, please address R. S Lemow, Secretary Immigration Bu reau, Dept. 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