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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. COMMENCING JANUARY 1 THIS PAPER WILL BE 8 PAGES AND THE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE WILL BE $1.50 PROF. WM. T. VERNON, THE LEADER OF THE NEGRO RACE IN THE WEST. Historical Society State House VOLUME VI. FROM the Mississippi River to the Pacific coast, and in every western city and hamlet the name of Western university at Quindaro, Kansas is known to colored boys and girls. A vague idea of a school of christian training where boys and girls are made and shaped into useful, intelligent men and women pervades the common mind. But not until one visits the beauiful grounds and buildings overlooking as they do the hills and hollows for miles around, and the silvery waters of the Missouri valley, not until one comes in contact with the teachers and students at work and sees the system and clocklike movement in classes, trades and the boarding department does he get a full. true conception of this growing institution as it actually exists. On the campus can be seen Stanley hall, the main building, containing the state industrial department and boys' dormitory; Ward's hall and Handy hall the two girls' dormitories; the president's residence, the power house and the various barns and outbuildings for stock. The first noticeable attraction upon entering any of the buildings of Western university is the thoroughness of equipment. The offices are furnished in a neat and tidy manner with carpets, pictures, new and up-to-date fixtures, the school rooms and industrial departments are equipped with plenty of maps, oharts, tools, tables, machines, black boards and every necessary device used to help develop the student. The dining room is large, spacious, well-ventilated and equipped completely to fill the growing demands upon it; the bedrooms are roomy, with plenty of sunshine and heat in winter, each having a bedstead, mattress, curtain, washstand, table, two chairs and pillows, and arranged in a neat and tidy manner. Much of the furniture of the institution is made in their own carpentry department by older students. The agricultural department is equipped with a wagon and three horses, plows, cultivators and other necessary farm implements. A pumping plant and a large reservoir of 400 barrels capacity furnishes pure spring water for drinking and domestic purposes The drainage and sanitation of the grounds are the vory best. Western university is under the tactful supervision of President W. T. Vernon, A. M. D. D. Not to know Prof. Vernon is not to know the leader of the Negro race in the West. He is a gentleman of culture, a thorough race man, a deep thinker, and a worker who does things and gets results. He wields a power in the councils of the nation not enjoyed by another Negro of the West. To come in daily contact with him is to be benefitted and inspired for noble actions in life. In his offices we found Miss Virginia L. Muse, bookkeeper, and Miss Alberta Groves, stenographer, two graduates of the institution, conducting the business of this part of the administration department. We then proceeded to the office of the monitor, Prof. Harry R. Graham, whose eagle eye and ready hand are on everything that tends to clog the machinery of this great institution wherever the friction may be located. He is one of the right hand men of Prof. Vernon, and his age, experience and knowledge of human nature fit him excellently for filling such a responsible position. We then entered the music room, where we found students at the piano and tables, being taught the rudiments of music in practice and theory. Prof. R. G. Jackson, graduate of Kansas university teacher in this department, has wrought marvelous results out of the students who come to him, as is shown by their execution upon the piano and their harmony in vocal renditions. Upon him falls the duty of furnishing student music for the literary society r meetings, public recitals and for all other important occasions. Students in this department receive thorough training in piano forte, harmony theory and history of music. They are required to practice two and one half hours per day, and take two lessons weekly. We next proceeded to the department of mathematics, where we found Prof. Archie Gregg, A.B, explaining the intricate problems of geometry to his classes. Prof. Gregg is also the disciplinarian, who ably assists President Vernon. The students in these studies seemed to have a grasp upon the subject matter that was really surprising. We next entered the class rooms of literature and latin, where Mrs. Lillian M. Edwards presided at the desk Mrs. Edwards has had over twelve years experience ```markdown ``` in teaching these subjects, and examination papers inspected showed how completely she has infused her knowledge into the minds of her pupils. We then entered the science department, where Mrs. F. E. H. Wassom, instructor, was busy explaining the formation of rocks. Mrs. Wassom also teaches botany and zoology. Her twenty years experience as a teacher gives her added ability in making the students earnest and zealous in their studies. We then entered the theological department where Prof. John S. Johnson, B. D., dean of this department was busy conducting his class of young ministers. Every phase of Bible study and theology is taken up during the three years required and Greek and Hobrew are thoroughly mastered. Prof. Johnson also pastors the church of the colored residents of Quindaro. The student preachers seemed to have a love for --- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 23, 1904. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie, looking directly at the viewer. The background is a plain white surface with a faint circular pattern. The man's face is centered in the frame, and his expression is neutral. The image is black and white.] [The image is a black and white photograph of a man in a suit with a bow tie, looking directly at the viewer. The background is a plain white surface with a faint circular pattern. The man's face is centered in the frame, and his expression is neutral. The image is black and white.] W. T. Vernon, the man who added laurels and brought fame to Kansas in the late campaign. the studies and classes that was very noticeable. The dinner bell having rung, we visited the dining room and saw how the large number of students are handled by a well executed plan of service and signals. Improper conduct here is unknown, every student knowing his duty and performing it. Perfect table etiquette is strictly enforced. After the dinner hour we visited the new matron, Mrs. A J. Cason. We found Mrs. Cason a lady of superior intelligence and culture, and being a mother of girls, is particularly fitted to train the young lady students in all matters pertaining to health, etiquette, dress, physical culture and general housekeeping. The rooms of the girls were in neat, clean and tidy order with pictures and fancy work to add cheerfulness to W. T. Vernon, the man fame to Kansas in the late ca the scenes. The quarters are warm, well ventilated and roomy, and bespeak much for the watchfulness and care of the matron. We next visited the business course where Prof. Joseph N. Garrett was busy training students in the details of business, shorthand and typewriting Students who have graduated and are filling creditable positions in the world today are the living results of work and study in this department. Thoroughness and accuracy, speed and efficiency are the four qualities insisted upon. The students "take to" this work and make commendable progress under the guidance of their able instructor. We next visited the carpentry department. Here everything is action, life, busy. No triflers are allowed. "Work white you work and play while you play" seems to be the maxim of all. Prof. Charles E. Starr of this department teaches the boys how to take care of --- and use the pocket rule, the saw and hammer with neatness and economy, and in accordance with their plans. in architecture and mechanical drawing. The boys build everything from benches and boxes to houses, and do work in wood turning and machine sawing. In the printing department Prof. Harry R. Graham teaches the young men and women how to set and distribute type. They also learn the care of tools and material, how to make up forms and run presses, and how to do job printing. The work turned out by the students for various patrons is firstclass, and shows up well the instruction that they receive. In the tailoring department Prof. Ernest M. Bates was busy showing the boys and girls how to make buttonholes, pockets and the different parts that go to make up who added laurels and brought campaign. pants, coats and vests. It is surprising to note what good work is done by students in this department. especially in pants making. In the sewing and dressmaking department Miss Salina L. Gross is a teacher of many years experience. Every phase of plain sewing and dressmaking is performed and mastered by the young lady students, accuracy in sewing, economy in cutting, the art of buying, suiting colors, matching materials and trimmings to different types of figures are all explained in detail. This department fits our young ladies to meet the demand for trained teachers and practical dressmakers. The cooking, laundering and housekeeping is in charge of a competent lady instructor and prepares young ladies for the practical duties of home and domestic service. It gives them a foundation that often helps to bridge over a reverse in after life, and an asset that makes the life . of a devoted housewife all the sweeter and happier. Girls are taught to care for utensils, how to prepare plain and fancy dishes and how to purchase economically and to best advantage. In the department of agriculture and stock raising, Mr. John Walker, an experienced farmer teaches the boys the care of stock, how to prepare the soil, plant and harvest crops of various kinds. Corn, potatoes, cabbage and other products are raised and placed on the market. This department will be enlarged to include making butter, poultry raising, truck gardening and fruit raising. After visiting the various industrial departments we entered the large concert hall where all large gatherings are held. Public recitals are given at stated periods—the Jas. ```markdown ``` A. Handy literary society meets weekly, the Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A. and the Christian Endeavor and the weekly prayer meetings lend the necessary religious training to a growing student. We next entered the library where we inspected a number of choice volumes of the best literature, including biography, history, logic, philosophy, mathematics, historical novels, poems and industrial treatises with a special bearing upon trades taught. In the boys' dormitory we found Mrs.Salina L. Gross in charge. The rooms were in a clean and inviting condition. The quarters are warm, well ventilated and roomy, and each young man seems to have learned the habit of keeping his clothes in place, and his room in a neat and tidy order, with pictures and books to add pleasure to the surroundings. One half of each day is given to NUMBER 51. literary and industrial work, the Normal and Preparatory students each alternating morning and afternoon in these departments. Examinations are held at the close of the fall, winter and spring terms, and no student is allowed to continue with a class unless his records meet the average required by the faculty. Students seeking admission must bring testimonials of good moral character, must be not younger than fourteen years of age and must be able to make the B Elementary class. Rigid requirements are exacted as to every student performing some kind of work, proper observance of the Sabbath, bathing, punctual attendance at daily chapel services and recitations, daily cleaning and arrangement of bed rooms, and cheerful obedience of teachers and faculty regulations. All improper conduct and tendencies to immoral habits and profanity are quickly suppressed. Students unwilling or unable to conform to the regulations cannot remain in the institution. All sectarianism is discountenanced, but constant and earnest efforts are made to persuade students to become Christians. During the past vacation all the buildings have been overhauled and painted and kalsomined, telephones and electric bells have been installed and the grounds have been graded, walks laid, fences made and the entire surroundings much improved and beautified. The outward influence of Western University is felt through the Chautauqua movement each year. The different bureaus make a study of the real condition of the Western Negro and report the results of their systematic investigations along the lines of education, law, medicine, commerce, agriculture, the press, women's clubs, and fine arts. The minds of the bright and brainy Negroes are brought together for consultation, exchange of ideas and to form plans for "unity and uplifting of the race." Western University is an institution that the Negro of the West cannot afford to see slacken its upward expanding influence. We need more such Negro industrial schools for the education of our unreached, untutored masses. We believe in this day of strenuous competition, industrial progress and aggressiveness everywhere that the preparation of a race to adjust itself to its environment is absolutely essential. The world wants men and women who can do things. Races will rise because of merit—without this they cannot rise; with it they cannot be kept down. Training, thoroughness and useful service are the need of any people who would be factors in our present civilization, and to such a policy Western University is unremittingly committed. Kansas-ii: eral, progressive, and proud of her fine schools-can be depended upon to meet with encouragement and generous support any and all efforts to increase the productive power of her citizens, elevate the character and suppress the criminal tendencies of her youth; thus bringing added prosperity and safety to the state and security to society and mankind. Prof. Vernon has been invited to address the Kansas Day club at its banquet on January 30th. We are proud that he accepted this invitation, as he is one of the foremost men of Kansas and is a gentleman of good judgment at all times. He did more to advertise Kansas and her resources throughout the country this year than any other party we know. We were proud to note the interest taken by the Kansas delegation in presenting his name to the president for the position as register of the treasury. The president has promised that if he does not land Mr. Vernon in this position, he will find something equally as good. We can rest assured that he will receive a firstclass appointment at the hands of the president. Mr. Vernon is destined to become one of the leaders of the nation, if long lasts and health continues. The Montgomery Brothers of Leavenworth. Two brothers, Messrs Samuel and Wm. Montgomery who are owners of the Waiters' Club located at 122 North 5th street were born in the city of Leavenworth, are a credit to the members of the race. They organized this young men are energetic, and ambitious and are saving money to support themselves in their declining years. They are gentlemen in the full sense of the word, and worthy examples for any young man to follow. In a short M. B. time they will enter business on a larger scale and we hope they will be as successful in the future as here-tofore. When in Leavenworth, give them a call. has a membership of several hundred. They principally care for the sick and bury their dead. In 1886 Mr. McKay was married to Miss Anna Winn of St. Joseph, Mo The subject of this sketch is a tax payer and one of the safest business men in Kansas City. He is also a politician of note, and is consulted THE DOGS by some of the best men of Missouri. Mr. McRay is the owner of a very fine, large dog, known as the Big Dane stock, whom he calls "King." This dog was bought in Kentucky, and is considered the finest of its kind in the state. His owner would not part with him under any circumstances. Mr. McRay's employees all look well to their employer's interests. "Uncle Dave" as he is called by his many friends, settled upon a mere garden spot and purchased a span of mules (a little larger than the average Kansas jack-rabbit) on time and the rate of interest charged on the loan by the sharks doing business in this city amounted to more than the price of the mules, and the end of the year found the interest paid but the old man still owed for the mules. However, "Uncle" Dave stuck, and worked from morning till night. Today he owns ninety acres of the best land in that part of the community, as well as some valuable city property. He is one of the largest sweet potato raisers in the state, which business has proven very profitable. The flood of last year damaged him several thousand dollars, but the "old man" is still on the safe side. He is a strict Christian and one of the most substantial members of St. John's A. M. E. church. Although over 56 years of age, he is hale and hearty and can do as much work in a day as a man of twenty-five. Here is an object lesson for the young Negroes who are loafing on the streets in the cities and towns. Try to emulate "Uncle" Dave, and you will have something. I. S. [Pictorial portrait of a man in formal attire]. club some years ago for the benefit of Waiters, porters and laborers where they might spend their idle moments in reading and discussing public matters. The same being very successful. These MR. BENJ MCRAY. Mr. Benj McRay, the founder and proprietor of the Waiters' club and the Benevolent Protective association, two of the best establishments of the race in the West, was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1849. He came to Kansas City in 1881. When a young man he attended the Collins Chapel school in Memphis where he acquired considerable learning. He organized the Waiters' club and Information bureau five years ago in Kansas City, Mo., which has the largest membership of any similar organization in the United States; to date the membership is 20,885. As previously stated, he is also president and organizer of the B. P. A., a local society of Kansas City, Mo., organized in 1896, and at t. is time Mr. David Chiles, the subject of this sketch is a native of South Carolina, and came to Kansas about twenty-five years ago, locating in Shawnee county near Oakland. He had an abiding faith in the fertile soil of Kansas and believed that the "man with the hoe" could always hear the rattle of dollars in JOHN H. HARRIS his jeans and find a liberal supply of silver certificates in his inside COLORADO and return. EVERY DAY to April 30th, 1905, inclusive, with final re- turnu limit June 1st, 1905, via -UNION PACIFIC- $27.50 —FROM— TOPEKA Be sure your tickets read over this line For full information inquire of F. A. 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This Company owns and operates the sleeping, dining, library and all other cars on its lines, and therefore offers its patrons an excellence in equipment and service not obtainable elsewhere. The Southwest Limited leaves Kansas City, Union Station, 5.55 p. m.; Grand Avenue, 6.07 p. m. Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. G. L. COBB, Southwestern Passenger Agent 907 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. WESTERN UNVIERTSIY. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West. ... DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting. Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering. Farming and Gardening. ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. 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BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 310 E. BROAD ST. RICHMOND, VA. Topeka Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. very Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 112 EAST SEVENTH STREET. MICK CHILES, - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS, - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One car by mail.....$1.00 a month y mail.....75¢ three non-as by mail.....50¢ Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, DEC. 23, 1904. KkJJ 1. 2. 3. 4. TO THE PATRONS OF THE PLAINDEALER: As we have announced in previous issues, we again call your attention to the fact that our paper will be $1.50 per year on and after January, 1905. On account of our growing correspondence and large amount of news that has to be left out each week, thus bringing upon our heads the ire of our many readers, we have thus decided to enlarge our paper to a six column eight page paper. This will give us a greater space for correspondence and advertising as well. ```markdown ``` We shall continue to advocate the rights of the American people and especially those of our own race who are being ostracized on account of their condition in this country and the treatment inflicted upon them by a minority of white people who do not give us an equal show to earn a livelihood for ourselves and families. We admit that there is quite a number of shiftless Negroes as there are in other races who do not care to earn a livelihood or reputation for themselves or any one; upon this class we spare no pains in using the rod frequently. But we do want the industrious and intelligent, hard-working, honest colored people of this country to be given an equal showing with other races for existence. Our people do not pay their subscriptions as they should. We think this paper deserves support and we want our subscribers to pay and encourage others to take the paper. We are doing what we can in your interest and in the interest of your children who come after you, and in return think you should foster this institution. We shall advocate good schools such as manual training schools, which we think proper as we think the hand should be be trained as well as the head. We want our people to accumulate homes, rent and buy farms, cultivate these farms, for the farm is our people's salvation. We must also get into the busines and commercial world and compete for whatever is in it for us; thereby opening up employment for our boys and girls in order not to depend upon the white men for employment, for it is a rare exception where they employ our children instead of their own. Remember that we do all kinds of job work, such as letterheads, note-heads, cards, busi- ness and calling cards, bills, announcements, etc., whenever you have anything in this line of work, patronize a race paper and give us the work. All work guaranteed the best and at reasonable prices. With good wishes for your success in the year 1905, we are Very sincerely yours, THE PLAINDEALEK. PROF. ISAIAH MACK HORTON, B.S.D., who is one of the instructors in the Garrison School of Kansas City, Mo., was born in Augusta, Ga. His father was a contractor and builder, and his son's trend of mind was at first along this line. He attended Miss Laney's institute, Augusta, where he learned the carpenter's trade. During the year of '93 he ran away from home; he went to Chicago where he remained a while, this being the year when the Fair was at Chicago. He was stranded in Kansas City, and here worked at his trade until cold weather. He afterwards entered a barber shop where he learned the trade. For some time he conducted one of the best shops in Kansas City for colored people. All this happened before he was twenty-one years of age. After he reached his majority his acquired social position caused him to feel the importance of an education, and as a result entered the Kansas City schools, and after three years study of graduated from the Lincoln High school. At the same time he earned his support by doing chores. He graduated with the class of '94 as class orator. In a short time after his graduation he was recommended by the faculty and Dr. J. M. Greenwood, of Kansas City, for principal of the public schools at Lebanon, Mo., where he afterward taught. While here he organized a local culture club among the citizens and introduced other plans for proper racial development. Upon request of Prof. R. T. Coles, he was appointed assistant under Prof. Coles in the Garrison school of Kansas City, which, under the control of Prof. Coles has become the largest and JOHN H. HARRIS most progressive school in that city. Mr. Horton was principal of the night school when it was in operation and at one time was on the edstorial staff of "The Rising Sun." During the flood of 1903 he served on the committee who distributed funds to the flood refugees. He stands high in the social world which fact is immediately seen in the fact that to all important meetings, he is usually sent as a representative. He was delegate from the Forum to the Inter-State Literary in the year 1903. He was strongly considered by County Treasurer Holmes as deputy in the city treasurer's office. Mr. Horton, unlike many of our race is not content with his present attainments, but is studying to become proficient in several languages. He is a believer in secret organizations. He is a Mason and True Reformer, also a member of the Episcopal church. Dr. J. M. Greenwood, superintendent of Kansas City public schools, holds this gentleman in very high regard; he says of him "he is a young man with great force of character, and strong persistency of purpose." DAN R. ANTHONY, JR. The Youngest and Best Mayor of Any City in Kansas. He is Placing Leavenworth Far Above the Average. The city of Leavenworth undoubtedly has one of the best mayors in the West, Dan Anthony, Jr. who is serving his first term and is doing more to lessen the burden of taxes than any Leavenworth is no more the laughing stock of the state as it was before he took hold of the work. The improvements that he has made can be numbered by hundreds. If the people can get J. B. him to consent to run a second time, he will win with hands down. Since the death of his father he has any amount of business to attend to and it is seriously thought by some that he will not be able to accept a nomination for re-election, but the people are laying down hard upon him and will make him accept. 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When he took hold of the reins of the city government everybody was at sea and the business was stagnated. The people were being robbed right and left and no one could tell how it was. Mr. Anthony who has lived in that city all his life discovered the irregularity and is now bringing her out of the hole. THE PROSPEROUS SOUTHWEST THE PROSPEROUS SOUTHWEST No section of the United States is so prosperous as the Southwest. The lands are productive and can be purchased at from one-tenth to one-half the process asked in the North and East. Tell me what you want and the amount you have to invest and I will furnish you with lists and prices of lands and valuable information. Homesekers excursion tickets to the Southwest are on sale on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at one fare plus $2.00, for the round trip. These tickets have a final limit of 24 days and permit stop-overs in both directions, south of Windsor, Mo., and Kincaid, Kan. This offers an opportunity to thoroughly investigate the Southwest at a small cost. Let me send you a illustrated matter, maps and full particulars. Address GEO. MORTON, ( H. P. & T. A., M. K. & T. R. Y., ST. LOUIS. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Stella McIntyre, Plaintiff, vs. J. M. McIntyre, Defendant. The State of Kansas to J. M. McIntyre:—The said defendant, J. M. McIntyre, is hereby notified that he has been sued in the above named court by said plaintiff, Stella McIntyre, and that he must answer her petition now on file in said court on or before the 20th day of January, 1905, or the allegations and averments therein will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to prayer of petition divorcing said plaintiff from said defendant. N. B. ARNOLD, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. (Seal.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Shawnee County, Kansas, District Court. Julia May Baird, Plaintiff. vs. Benjamin Gifford Baird, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Benjamin Gifford Baird, greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Shawnee county, Kansas, District Court by Julia May Baird; that her petition is on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of said county; and unless you answer the same on or about the 2d day of January, A. D., 1905 the allegations thereof will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you forever, divorcing said plaintiff, Julia May Baird from you and awarding to her the care, custody and control of your minor child, Neva Pearl Baird. JULIA MAY BAILEN, Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. By Anna M. Tillson, Deputy Clerk. [SEAL.] MONROE & SCHOCH, 'Attorneys for Plaintiff. Clean Linen and Towels. 1313 Dodge St., OMAHA, NEB. Headquarters! Shampooing and Face Massage AMERICAN Steam Laundry Mrs. Anna Lemons KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. TABERNACLES TABOR. TABERNACLES. Number 1 Mrs. Lula Buford, 2509 North 6th Kansas City, Kans. 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chestnut St., Iola, Kansas. 3 Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 North Main Council Bluffs, Iowa. 5 Mrs. Mollie Spencer, 502 V. St., Atchison, Kans. 6 Mrs. Fronia McCloud, 118 S. Mulberry St., Ottawa, Kans. 7 Mrs. N. E. Wigely, 506 N. 5th St., Salina Kans. 8 Mrs. Adeline, Oliver, Cherryvale, Kans. 10 Mrs. Maggie Fishback, 1795 Mass, Lawrence, Kans. 11 Mrs. Jennie Flod, 406 Oakland, Kansas City, Kans. 12 Miss Cora Sango, 2058 North Front St., Kansas City, Kans. 13 Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kans. 15 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, Box 315, Wier City, Kans. 16 Mrs. Nancy Preston, 1507 Clark St., Parsons, Kans. 17 Mrs. A. Masie, 615 Barbee, Ft. Scott, Kans. 20 Mrs. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom, Ft. Scott, Kans. 28 Mrs. Susie Willis, 21 St., T. Granda, Parsons, Kans. 29 Mrs. Alberta Chivers, 210 N. 9th., Leavenworth, Kans. 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio, Leavenworth, Kans. 32 Mrs. Ida B. 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Tucker, 1313 Dodge, Omaha, Neb. 5 J. T. Howard, 120 Kan. Ave., Topeka 8 R. M. Bingham, 1727 E. Oak St., Ft. Scott. Kans. 10 J. H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman Leavenworth. 13 A. H. Morton, Parsons. 15 R. H. Hudson, 109 S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kans. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St., S. Omaha, Neb. 17 Allen Garner, 704. E. 12 St., Coffeyville, Kans. 19 C. Parris, 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kans. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St, Kansas City, Kans. 60 Wesley Osteen, 1214 Lane St., Topeka, Kans. 72 John L. Wright, Lincoln, Neb. 18 James Thomas, 385 Lake St., Salt Lake City. 536 J. W. Barbee, 294 Williams St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. First published December 9th, 1904. NOTICE. My application for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors according to law at 1125 Kansas avenue, in the Third ward of the City of Topeka, is now on file in the office of the Probate Judge of Shawnee county, Kansas, and R. F. 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We pay all postage and express charges. Send postal or express money order. Please mention name of this paper when ordering. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Agents wanted everywhere. When in Salina, call on the MAN FROM IOWA at the Salina Club Room LUNCH AND GROCERIES THOS. SMITH, 501 N. Third St 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. Hon. Nelson Caesar Crews, The Apostle of Republicanism and Liberty, is One of the Greatest Oratar on All the American Continent. Honorable Nelson Casar Crews, one of the greatest Romans of them all, and the greatest orator in the country, was born in Howard county, Missouri, in 1865. He was reared in Chillicothe, Mo.; attended public school at Hiawatha, Kansas, this being the only mixed school he ever attended. This gentleman is now serving the third time as clerk of the Police Court of Kansas City. Mr. Crews was first appointed by the Hon. Webster Davis, afterward by Mayor J. M. Jones, and is now serving under Mayor Neff. Some of the pictures that adorn the walls of the office of Mr. Crews are Davis, Jones, Neff, Lincoln and other men who have done much to help promulgate the interest of the Negroes. One of the most interesting pictures in the office is that of a little colored boy kneeling to the "Memory of the Emancipation Proclamation." This distinguished gentleman is one of the police department who enjoys the respect and confidence of all the officers, notwithstanding the difference of politics among the members. Mr. Crews came to Kansas City, Mo., in 1886. The first speech he made which attracted attention was at Chillicothe. The colored people wanted a man of their race on the police force, and a committee was selected to present their cause to the mayor, Mr. Crews acting as its spokesman. His oratorical ability had been first noticed in the Sunday school and, like most of our great men, first met success in the Sunday school. This committee called upon the mayor, who was opposed to the appointment of a colored man on the force, but so strong and convincing was the argument made by Mr. Crews that the mayor became more lenient in the matter and afterward appointed a colored man, who held the position until his death. Mr. Crews was congratulated by the citizens of that city on his most excellent speech, which was published in the local papers of that city, and his popularity as a speaker, in fact his career began with this event. His next speech of note was at Kitter, Mo., during an old soldiers re-union, where he spoke to a crowd of about three thousand people, 98 per cent. of whom were white, who for one hour sat and listened to the words that fell from the lips of this silver-tongued orator. Upon a second occasion he visited that city in company with Mayor Warner of Kansas City. This was in 1892 when a street fair was in progress. After the speech, and Mr. Crews had gone to his apartments, which, it is singular to say, were at a hotel run by a white lady, some, white ruffian was struck with a stone by a Negro and in less than an hour a large mob was raised for the purpose of lynching the Negro, and had it not been for the strong and appealing words of Mr. Crews, who had been summoned to the scene, he no doubt would have been killed. Through the influence of Mr. Crews the mob dispersed and in a few days the man was released upon the payment of a fine of $25. This year Mr. Crews was in great demand by both the state and county central committees of Missouri, and he traveled throughout the West, making speeches in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Missouri. His speech at Metropolis, Ill., was listened to by more people of that place than ever listened to any other orator up that time. Hon. Thomas Pierson and Col. John R. Marshall of Illinois spoke with him, but the people of the community declared Mr. Crews' speech to be the greatest ever heard in the history of the town. Old men who had heard Stephen A. Douglass and the great lamented Abraham Lincoln said that the oratory of Crews elicited more sympathy and aroused more feeling of national pride, comparatively speaking, than either of the other two. An excursion boat was run to Brookport, Ill., the next night where one thousand people came down the river from Kentucky to hear this "disciple of republicanism." From this place he went to Terre Haute, Ind., where he spoke in the largest hall in the city, and that was not large enough to accommodate the crowd. A banquet was tendered him by Rev. Blueford Hillman, pastor of the Baptist church, and here the people were turned away on account of not being able to gain admittance. The Hon. J. Madison Vance, a prominet lawyer of New Orleans, accompanied him on this occasion. Mr. Crews then went to St. Paul, Minn., where he spoke with Gov. R R. C. Dunn and Congressman R. Stephens. This speech aroused the people to such an extent and enthusiasm ran so high that they would not let him walk to his carriage, the crowd surrounding him and lifting him from the earth bore him to where his carriage was in waiting. The Pioneer Press said THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK NELSON CLESAR CREWS. this was the greatest ovation ever witnessed in the state. Coming on down to Ciaro, Ill., a distance of 850 miles, accompanied by Congressman White, the last colored member of congress, he addressed a huge assembly again. But the meeting that capped the climax was at the Armory in Chicago on November 3rd, at which time he closed his speech making, at which over six thousand people were in attendance. A torch-light procession with thousands in line, and four bands, were some of the jollifications of the evening. Besides Congressman White there appeared on the program with Mr. Crews Mr. Deenen, candidate for governor, and Congressman Madden, and several prominent speakers of Chicago. He was orator of the occasion, however, and made the closing speech. After portraying some of the good deeds of the party, referring to old John Brown of Harper's Ferry in that pathetic way that appeals to all fair minded people, Mr. Crews asked the audience to join in singing "Nearer My God to Thee." Mr. Deenen himself became emotional and tears were seen trickling down his cheeks, and instead of a political meeting it became a Republican camp and experience meeting. The women and men shouted to the top of their voices and a regular pandemodium ensued. Mr. Crews stood looking agast, unable to comprehend the excitement. Chairman Tarney of the Speakers' Bureau, was present and admitted that this was the greatest meeting he ever attended. Mr. Crews is undoubtedly a man of whom the race needs to be proud. He is now formulating a bill which he hopes to get through the next Missouri legislature creating a home for the incorrigible girls of our race. There are thousands of them going to ruin and there is no place to send them. Missouri has a place for the whites, but not none for the colored girls. We dare say Mr. Crews will succeed in this laudable undertaking. And we would not fail to say that this worthy gentleman is a Christian, being a member of Allen Chapel. He was elected a delegate to the A. M. E. general conference at Chicago last May. He has also represented his constituents dozens of times in conventions and is ever ready to respond to the party's call without fear or price. Mr. Crews is worshipful master of John Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M., the largest lodge in the Missouri jurisdiction. He was married to Miss Matilda Vernley of Hiawatha, Kas., in 1886. They reside at 608 East 6th street, Kansas City, Mo. They have purchased a beautiful home where they entertain their friends most royally. Mr. Crews is congenial and agreeable and has the highest esteem of all whose pleasure it is to meet him. He is honest and sincere in his purpose. This is the secret of his success. He believes in being honest in politics as in business. Mr. Crews has received several letters from chairman of various state and county central committees and the national committee as well, thanking him for the good work rendered the party during the campaign, and placing their influence at his disposal for anything he perchance might become an applicant for. The first political position held by Mr. Crews was foreman of the City Street department and so well was the business conducted that the city presented his men with white uniforms. These men were uniformed and sent to Springfield,Mo., to assist in nominating Webster Davis for governor. THE PLAINDEALER hopes to see Mr. Crews with no less a position than one paying from three to five thousand dollars a year in the near future. Prof. R. T. Coles, who is principal of the Garrison school at Fourth and Forest streets. Kansas City. Mo., was born in Pittsburg, Pa., in 1858. In 1869 his parents moved to Farmville, Va. He first attended public school at Pittsburg, but afterward entered the Hampton Industrial Institute, where he graduated in 1879. In a short time after PROF. R. [Illustration of a man in a suit with a bow tie.] PROF. R. T. COLES. Mr. Coles entered this institution, Prof. Booker T. Washington graduated, thus honored with being connected with the school from whence the greatest man of our race began his career. After reading considerable of Horace Greeley's advice, he and an intimate friend decided to come West. Arriving at Chicago they camped there for a few days, then continued their journey, arriving at Kansas City, Mo., in '81. Shortly after their arrival they went to Topeka, Kansas, and opened up a mercantile business on the North Side, where they cleared up a few dollars. However, they did not long continue in this business, but returned to Kansas City, where Mr. Coles began teaching in the public schools. He first taught in the Sumner school, thence to Lincoln school where he taught for five --- PROF. R. T. COLES. years. He is organizer of the Garrison school, which he himself named for Henry Lloyd Garrison, whom he greatly admired, and at this time is in correspondence with his children who have written him several times commending him for the work he is doing in interest of the race. This school, by the untiring efforts of Prof. Coles, has grown from one little dingy room and one teacher to a large brick edifice with seven rooms and a corps of twelve teachers. Besides this improvement he has added in the past two years a Manual Training department, and obtained excellent instructors from Hampton and Tuskegee schools, who are doing great work along the line of industrial training of the young minds. This school is also provided with a department where the children can procure lunches. A colored lady is in charge of this department and furnishes lunches for children whose parents work out by the day, or for the little urchins who live so far away from the building. Five and ten cents are the prices charged. They are furnished with bean soup, crackers, bread and meat, fruit, pie and other wholesome food for the young people. This plan, if taken up by other teachers, and rightly carried out will prove beneficial for all. So well has the principal conducted this school and invented new ideas that are useful, that the superintendent of public schools considers his services invaluable, and often seeks him to obtain information along certain lines of work. The Garrison school won first prize, a gold medal, at the World's fair for the best specimen in manual training. Prof. Coles is no politician, but a strict educator in the full sense of the word. He is doing what all of our distinguished educators should be doing, working in the various Sunday schools of the city. Not only does he work in the schools, but he offers the services of the teachers where it is most needed in the work of the Sunday schools. The teachers are always willing to do what they can toward assisting in this work for the upbuilding of youths who attend public school, E. T. COLES. and every Sunday they are distributed among the different churches to assist in carrying on the good work. When Prof. W. T. Vernon of Western University, Quindaro, is appointed to the position to which he aspires, the people of Kansas should seek to have Prof. Coles succeed him in this great school, as he is an educator along the lines most needed by our people. He is president and director of the Masonic Building Association of Kansas City, Mo., which owns a $30,000 piece of property which is conducted upon a strictly business basis and is the pride of the citizens of Kansas City. Prof. Coles was married to Miss Richey L. Cooper of Chicago, who is one of the most influential teachers in the Lincoln school. They have one son, Harry C. Coles, who is now in his third year at Hampton Institute. Prof. Coles is a property holder and taxpayer, owning some valuable residence peoperty in Kansas City. He is head of all the charitable work in Kansas City and makes it his business to look after the needy destitute old people of the race. Those who are interested in the industrial education work would do well to visit Prof. Coles and his school when in Kansas City and get a few pointers. He is undoubtedly the coming Booker T. Washington of the West and those who know little of him may now have splendid opportunity later on of knowing more of him. Let him continue in the good work and the people will see that he is properly recognized. Let no one impede his progress. The H. n. P. E. Tipton, one of the electors on the Republican tick t, who will cast his vote for President Roosevelt next January, was born in Emporia, Kansas, Feb'y 24. 1876 He attended the public schools of Emporia. By trade, Mr 'Tipton is PERLE E JOHN H. HARRIS PERLE E. TIPTON. a contractor and house mover and at the present time is in partnership with his father. For four years he was a guard at Lausing penitentiary. While he was a guard a mutiny broke out among the convicts in the mine 800 feet below the earth. They demanded certain things or they would kill the nine officers whom they held for ransom tor some time. After several hours of worry and thought, Warden Thompson asked who would be the man to volunteer service to go down in the cage and face these mutinous dare devils. Mr. Tipton was among the first to offer his services. His action was commended by Governor Stanley. Mr. Tipton resigned his position after a short while for the reason that they rewarded the white officers by giving them positions where money was attached; this of course greatly humiliated Mr. Tipton, for he did not think he had been treated fairly, and immediately resigned and went home to resume his former business. Mr. Tipton is one of the leading Republican politicians in the state and we expect to see him in the foremost ranks of the party at some future day. Such young men as he should be recognized by the powers that be, and placed in a more important position where a respectable salary can be commanded. Mr. D. W. Welch, who is a guard at the state penitentiary, was born at Danville, Kentucky, May 15, 1862. He came to Kansas in 1879 and settled at Junction City. He was married to Miss Jessie B.Walls of St. Mary's, Kansas, Dec., 1893. To them were born three children, who are the happiness and pride of the family. Mr. Welch is devoted to them and spends most of his spare time at at home. He is one of the leading Republicans of that part of the state, and has attended several conventioas as a delegate, and is --- PERLE E. TIPTON. D. W. WELCH. usually called upon for information when needed for the advancement of the party. Mr. Welch is a strong friend of State Printer Geo. Clark, United States Marshall Mackey, and County Attorney Rouk of Geary county. He was appointed guard at the penitentiary in 1899 and is now holding the same position. He was in business in Junction City for years. Being a lover of stock, he has raised many hogs and chickens since being at Lausing. Mr. Welch is a man who is well fitted for the position he now holds and no braver man, holding a similar position in any penal institution, can be found. This gentlemen was, among the few others who volunteered to go down in the mine for eight hundred feet to subdue several hundred convicts who had demanded unreasonable things of the warden, and also held in rainsom a few guards whom they threatened to kill if the request made was not granted. These officers descended into the dark and infernal regions to subdue these 284 angels of Hades who were dead bent upon the destruction of life and property. How well Mr. Welch succeeded E. TIPTON. is told by the warden in his letter of recommendation to the governor ac companied by a group of photographs of the eight brave men, three of whom were colored, who volunteered their services upon this eventful day. Mr. Welch deserves something better at the penitentiary than he is now getting for the bravery displayed on that occasion. Usually in the army where strife exists between nations and peoples, those who display bravery are rewarded. We do not know why this is not done in this case, but we are looking forward to the time when men who are instrumental in quelling riots will be rewarded by giving them better paying positions in this great state of Kansas. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee county. In the Matter of the estate of H. J. Beatty, late of Shawnee county. Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given, that on the 20th day of Dec., A. D., 1904, the undersigned was, by the Prolate Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of H. J. Beatty, late of of Shawnee county, deceased: All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. Publicantion of Summons- Lizzie Dixon of parts unknown will take notice that she has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas by A. Dixon and that unless she appears and answers on or before the 6th day of February, 1905 the petition filed by Plaintiff in this action will be taken as true and a decree rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant. Joseph Reed, Atty for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk Dist. Court. By Anna M. Tillson, Deputy. --- W. I. Jaminson, Administrator. Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. IND. 'PHONE 996 2. F ICE HOURS {8:30 to 12 a.m. v to 5 p. m Sundays 9 to 12 a.m. DR. A. C. BRISCOE. DENTIST. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. L. 918 IND. TOPEKA, KANSAS OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A.M. 12 M. to 4 P.M. Ind. Phone 900. 7 to 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special Attention to deceases of women and private deceases. Office and Residence, 327 Madison Street. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGKON 826 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 724. Calls answered day and night. Office Hours { 7 to 9 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The Boys all go to The Oregon, Junction City, Kas. NEWS OF THE WEEK. There will be a Xmastree at the 2nd C. P. church, Sat. eve. Dec. 24th. Mr. A. A. Bledsoe of Denver, Colorado arrived in the city last Wednesday. Mrs. J. M. Merritt of Omaha, Neb. is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mr. Charles Lytle is in the hospital and is said will undergo an operation soon. Geo Moss of Kansas City, spent a few days in the city last week visiting friends. Mrs. Betty Chiles who has been very ill the past few days is reported better at this writing Mrs. Harris left Wednesday for Oklahoma where she will spend some time visiting relatives. Asst County Attorney, W. I. Jamison was in Kansas City last week a few days on business. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Beck, of St. Joc. Missouri are now keeping house at 315 South 16th street. Mr. Eugene Gough of Colorado Springs, Colo. is visiting his parents in the city this week. Mr. Robert Kenny an old resident of Topka died of pneumonia last week at his home in this city. The Mesdames Falls and Smith of Chicago are in the city visiting their parents Mr. H. P. Grandpre. Mrs. Lena Russel of Denver was called home this week to attend funeral of her mother. Mrs. Roberts. L. G. Roberts of Kansas City, spent several days in the city during the illness and death of his mother. Mrs. H. Hickman accompanied by her daughter Evalyn will leave next week for her home in Frankfort. Miss Laura J. Anderson of Leavenworth will arrive in the city to spend the holidays with Miss Wilda Smith. It is rumored that Mr. James Mason will lead a prominent young lady to the altar while the "holidays are going by." Santa Sayum Amissu at the 2nd christian church, Monday night, Dec. 26, 1904. Don't miss it. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Mrs. Aquilla Coleman, formerly of Newton Kansas is here to spend the winter with her father who lives on Lincoln street. If you are honest, you can get dresses, cloaks, silk waists and other wearing apparel for ladies at Zanditon's on easy payment. If you want good values in ready made dresses, skirts, waists, cloaks and other wearing apparel on easy terms call on Zanditon. Miss Stella Slaughter who has been in Chicago for the past few months is home to spend the holidays with relatives and friends. Store Open Every Evening Until Christmas. TOYS! TOYS! The Toys are going fast; better come early to make your selections. The line is yet unbroken. We carry a complete line of toys from 5c up. We make a specialty of heavy substantial toys, including— Iron Wagons.....39c to $2.50 Patrol Wagons.....$5 and $7.50 Willow Rockers.....75c to $3.50 Hobby Horses.....$1 to $3.98 Wire Go-Carts.....5cc to $1.98 Trycicles.....$3.49 and $3.98 Tope Mr. Leslie Miller, son-in-law of J. S. Chiles arrived in the city last week from Chicago, to spend Xmas with his wife Mrs. Marie Miller. The Willing Worker club and friends will be entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bigbee, 1300 Quincy st.. Friday eve., Jan 14th, 1905. Rebecca Chapter Number 8, elected the following officers, Mrs. L. Adams, R. M—E. Ridley, Patron, and Mrs. L. Buckner Associate Matron. Miss Georgia Porter has been very sick with tonsilitis for the past few days, but we understand at this writing she is somewhat improved. Mrs. Wm. Connelly, who resides at 1412 Van Buren street, was called to Alma, Kans., to attend the funeral of her father, Mr. L. Gardenhire. Among the "Normalites" who will visit at home during the Christmas are the Misses Euis Morgan, Cyrene Smith Nelle Ellis and M. B. Patterson. Bethany Chapter, Number 7 Eastern Star elected the followng officers Mrs. Simms, R. M.—W. T. McKnight, Patron. Mrs. Bradshaw, associate Matron. Misses Essie Tompkins and Mabel Jones will come from Oskaloosa to be the guests of Miss Jones' sister, Mrs. J. P. King of this city, during the holidays. Miss Cora Bennett who is attending the State Manual Training School at Pittsburg, Kansas, will be home this week to spend the holidays with relatives. Mr. Joseph Wilson enroute from St. Louis to Oklahoma stopped in this city a while to visit his mother. He also stopped a while on his return to St. Louis. Miss Lena McNeal returned home Friday from Jefferson City, Mo., where she is attending the Normal. She will spend the holidays with relatives and friends. Messrs Miner Roberts and Washington of Lawrence; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Helms and Mr. Beni. James of Maple Hill were in the city this week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Margaret A. Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Thomas of Hot Springs Arkansas arrived in the city last week, having been called home on account of the illness of Mrs. Thomas' mother Mrs. Roberts. They will be in the city a few days, after which they will return home. The Excelsior Art club met at the residence of Mrs. A. Lewis last Thursday. Fifteen minutes were devoted to History Reading after which a delicate luncheon prepared by the hostess was served. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. C. H. Barker, 618 W. Gordan. We hereby express our sincere thanks to the many friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and after the death of our mother. L. G. Roberts. Mrs. Linnie Russell, Mrs. Inez Thomas, Mrs. Jennie DeShattio, Mrs. M. E. Dyer. Topeka's old veterans showman Jake Lacy is now wintering at Leavenworth He will open in Leavenworth this year, and from this place he is billed for the Pacific Coast. Mr. Lacy will kill one of his bears this Xmas and have a general feast for the Leavenworth boys and those left of the show. There will be a great bear feast in Leavenworth during the holidays. . MORRE CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS. Velocipedes..... $1.50 to $2.50 Shoo-Fly.....50c to $1.98 Toy Tables.....10c to 98c Children's Chairs...25c to $1.50 Willow Go-Carts...50c to $3.50 Baby Folding Go-Carts— $2.50 to $4.98 Black Boards.....25c to $2 Rocking Horses.....50c to $1.98 Wheal Barrows.....10c to 98c POCKET KNIVES. Knives of all descriptions, from 10c to $1.98 SAD IRONS. Mrs. Potts Irons, per set.....98c Simmons' Special, per set $1.38 Asbestos Sads, per set. . $1.65 ka Ca Miss Cora L. Bennett arrived yesterday from Pittsburg where she has been taking a course in the State Manual Training School. Miss Bennett is the only colored student in this institution and her tests shows her standing to be second to none of the four hundred students in attendance. The Plaindealer "crowd" of which she is a member, were more than glad to welcome her. She will resume her studies after the holidays. --- The mock trial given by the Washington Literary society at the 2nd C. P. Church last Wednesday evening was a decided success. The two attorneys of the witnesses were terse and witty. The attorney for each side made strong pleas. The jury consisted of M. L. Perry, Mrs. D. Boyd and B. Biglee, who after a careful consideration decided in favor of the defendant, alleviating him from all guilt. Judge Jamison presided over the Court and at the close gave some very interesting and instructive advice to the literary. A very pretty wedding took place on last Thursday evening at 618 Hall, the contracting parties being Mr. A. A. Bledsoe of Denver, Colorado and Miss Maude Pennington of this city. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Bacote, of Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is one of Topeka's highly respected young ladies, likewise the groom is numbered among themodel young men. They left Friday for Kansas City, where they will visit for a few days with Mrs. Bacote who is a sister of the groom, after which they go to Denver where they will make their future home at 3216 High Street. The Plaindealer joins with their many friends in wishing the ma happy and successful journey through life. Mrs. Margaret A. Roberts departed this life Monday morning about 8 o'clock after a short illness. She was born Dec. 20, 1836, in Logan county, Ohio, and was 67 years, 11 month and 29 days of age. She was a professed Christian since she was 17 years old, and lived the life of a faithful Christian. She was a devoted and loving mother. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the family home, 112 E. 7th street. Rev. C. H. Duvall officiating. She leaves five children, four daughters and a son, and a grand daughter, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. To peace in heaven forever Is the wish of the wearied soul. And, God in His infinite mercy. Has gathered them into the fold. Holiday Rates via Frisco System. Gn December 20, 21, 22 and 26 the Frisco system will sell round trip tickets limited for return passage to 30 days from date of sale at rate of One Fare Plus $2 from Kansas City to all points in the Southeast including Tennessee, Mississippi Louisiana Alabama. Georgia, The Carolinas and Florida The fast "Southeastern Limited" train, carrying through sleeper to Jacksonville, Fla., leaves Kansas City daily, at 6:00 p. m. and arrives at Memphis 7:55 a. m., Birmingham 3:55 p. m., Atlanta 11:20 p. m., and Jacksonville at 9:35 a. m. the second morning. J. C. LOVRIEN, A. HILTON, A. G. P. A. G. P. A., Kansas City, Mo. st. Louis, Mo. All warranted, no better made at the price.....$1.48 to $3.35 SKATES. NUT SETS. Nut Cracker and six picks, per set ..... 25c sh Dry STEVENSON HOUSE. 2029—WALNUT STREET—2029 Everything First-class. Hot and Cold Baths. Mme. Carrie M. Stevenson, Prop. John H. Stevenson, Mgr. ST. LOUIS. . . . MO. Wm. Waters. 504 KANSAS AVE, Olcthes Cleaned & pressed. OLD PHONE 357. ATCHISON, - KANSAS. NEWPORT RESTAURANT, TIBB STARNES. PROF. Everything First-class—Short Orders a Specialty. 1315 DODGE ST., R. J. Smith. J. Hardin. S. R. Lowry When in Leavenworth call on these gentlemen at Headquarters Open day and nigh.. Refreshments of all kinds. 416 Cherokee Street. For Sale or Trade. 40 acres—nearly all cultivated, fee ced—four rooms, cellar, barn for eight horses, three wells, outbuildings, roo bearing fruit trees, apples and peaches, one acre in grapes. 6 miles west of Topeka. Price $1800 cash or payments. J. R. Lytle, 929 Kansas Av. GOOD MAELS. When in Omaha and you are hungry for a first-class meal, call at Twenty-sixth and U streets under the viaduct, South Omaha, where you will be nicely served by Henry Hutchinson Rooms, Board, Lunch. Open day and night. 212Deleware St. Leavenworth Will Hill, MANAGER. Al. Redgers, PROPACTOR. The "ZANZIBAR" SALOON AND HOTEL. Hotel on European Plan. is elegantly furnished rooms. Gas and steam heat. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars POOL AND WHIST ROOMS .. IN CONNECTION... 208 Independence Avenue. KANSAS CITY, - - MO. . CARPET SWEEPERS. Cattage Sweepers.....$1.65 National Sweepers.....$1.48 Victoria Sweepers.....$2.98 HORTABLE OR READING LAMPS. We have them in several hand- some styles; prices on lamp complete.....$1.85 to $3.25 AIR RIFLES. Single-shot Rifles.....88c Repeating Rifles.....$1.25 RAZORS. Warranted in every particular, $1.48 to $2.25 Star Safety Razors, the original.....$1.65 Have Y IDE you wish work We can do it. Models, Gastmes Pattern 318, 320, 322 Jackson St FURNISHED ROOMS. The Rock Isl Meals at all hours. P. C. DANFO 108 Kansas Avenue. GO ... TO J. T. H FOR Christmas Dinner Have You An IDEA you wish worked-out? can do it. Is: Gastmgs Patterns Tope Found 20, 322 Jackson St. Both Phon ED ROOMS. Open 6 a. m. to e Rock Island Restur hours. Meal T C. DANFORTH, Proprietor Avenue. TOPEKA Have You An IDEA you wish worked out? We can do it. Models, Gastmgs Patterns Topeka Foundry, 318, 320, 322 Jackson St. Both Phones 499. The Rock Island Resturant, Meals at all hours. Meal Tickets $4.00. GO .. TO J. T. Howard's mas Dinner. Opposite Rock Isle L.S. HORAC "THE ONLY WAY" POO FURNISHED ROOMS. 1 Night. Fine Wines, Liquor 1215-1217 East 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. Christmas Dinner. Opposite Rock Island Depot THE ON SALOON FURNISH Open Day and Night. 1215-1217 East 18th Home Phone 2544. A NEW FAST TRAIN, Leaves Kansas City at 2:20 principal Oklahoma, Indian the same day. "THE ONLY WAY" NEW FAST TRAIN, The Katy F Kansas City at 2:20 A. M. daily, arriving al Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas one day. Leaves Kansas City at 2:20 A. M. daily, arriving at al principal Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas points the same day. 3 Daily Trains from Kansas City Southwest. MKT 2:20 A.M. Ask the Agent or Write 2:20 A. M. 12:35 9:00 P. M. e Agent or Write "KATY" Saint I 2:20 A. M. 12:35 P. M. 9:00 P. M. DAY MIXER, JIM NICKOLS. MKT Be Wise—Do Your Shopping in the Morning. WINE SETS. Imitation cut glass; decanter, 6 glasses and tray; worth $1; special, per set.....59c From 98c to $9.98, all at a special discount of 10 per cent. WATER SETS. Water or Lomonade sets— 98c to $2.98. JAPANESE CHINA. The prettiest line of fancy China shown this season; anything you desire from a salt shaker at 5c to the handsome vases at $4.25 You An E A Topeka Foundry, Both Phones 499. Open 6 a. m. to Midnight. and Resturant, Meal Tickets $4.00. RTH, Proprietor. TOPEKA, KANSAS. oward's YOUR Opposite Rock Island Depot LY WAY" ED ROOMS. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. St., KANSAS CITY, Mo. Lige Hendricks, Prop. The Katy Flyer A. M. daily, arriving at al Territory and Texas pointe 12:35 P.M. 9:00 P.M. KATY" --- FOR YOUR NIGHT MIXER. HORACE BURKE. POOL HALL. Saint Louis. Missouri Valley Templar Association The Missouri Valley Templar Association was organized in 1896, and has grown to be one of the most pleasant features of the Templar life of the West. It is composed of Northwest Commandery No. 6, of St. Joseph, Far West No. 3 and Emmanuel No. 25 of Kansas City, Mt. Oread No. 14 of Lawrence, and Cyrene No. 3 of Topeka. This association was organized primarily for the purpose of promoting closer social relations between the several commanderies, and improving the work. It is doing good work and will be continued many years. Its annual banquets and drills on Thanksgiving day promises to be one of the leading features. THE MARSHALS THE MARCHING BAND Cyrene Commandery No. 3, K. T., was one of the oldest commanderies in the old Missouri-Kansas jurisdiction. It was organized early in 1880 and was known as No. 8 on the old roll. It has always been a live, hustling body of interested Masons. When the present Prince Hall Grand Commandery for Kansas was formed, it became No. 3. This is the largest and strongest commandery in the Kansas juris- 100 diction. It possesses the most beautiful banner owned by any commandery in the West. The banner was a present from the wives of the members of Cyrene. This commandery enjoys exceptional facilities for recruiting it ranks. Topka has three strong Masonic lodges. The strength of Cyrene lies in its very efficient drill corps, which was organized by Sir James Unguent Commandery Number 25 was instituted August 21, 1887 under a warrant from the United Grand Commandery of the State of Missouri and Jurisdiction Since this time her trials have been many and her struggles hard but by continuous bombardment for success and by the energy and persis- THE MUSIC BAND tency of the officers and members she has pulled through and reached the Shores of Prosperity; today she stands at the head of the column of Templarism in the state of Missouri and with the assistance of eighty brave and magnanimous Knights, they have equipped Far West Commandery of Kansas City, Mo, which is composed of fifty two members were chartered November 21, 1881 by Milton Fields. The present officers are E. C. Lewis More, Grand Recorder, E. B. Francis, Sir J. F. Carpenter, Captain-General. Sir Carpenter who drilled his team at St Joseph last Thanksgiving is one of M. Mason in 1897, consisting of 12 members, and under Sir Mason competed in the Missouri Valley Templar Association drill at St. Joseph that year, at Kansas City in 1896, and at Topeka in 1899. In 1901 Sir J. H. Childers as captain general competed at St. Joseph. In 1902, '03 and '04 Sir Wm Reynolds had charge of the team in the competing "Cup" drills at Kansas City, Topeka and St. Joseph. The team THE MASSIVE MARCH OF THE MASSIVE MARCH under Capt. Reynolds has been reorganized and brought to a high state of efficiency. So well did Cyrene drill at St. Joseph last November that it was awarded the cup. Captain Reynolds is contemplating further changes in his team and will present several surprises at the 1905 meeting. The following is the drill team: Wm. Reynolds, captain general; their asylum with all the working regalia for exemplifying the work. They are owners of a complete set of china ware sufficient to entertain a banquet of two hundred Knights. The Drill Corps now numbers thirty eight; this is divided in two divisions. The following is list of the officers of the THE MUSIC BOYS Commandery and its foremost workers. G. C. Cole, E. C. —J. H. Wilkens, General—Wm. Lewis, Capt-Gen. R. C. Pierce, Prelate—E. L. Ward, Treasurer—M. W. Wilson, Recorder—J. T. Goatly, Senior Warden—J. W. Crow, Junior Warden—C. R. Bruce, Warden— the most competent men we know in the Templar work and he is doing much for toward building up his Commandery. This organization is growing rapidly and their success is assured for the reason of the class of men they have too, at its head. Sirs:-Ira W. Avant, J. W. Baldwin, E. S. Baker, Louis Bradley, Ed Brad- --- H. I. Monroe, senior warden, John Upshaw, Hiram Davis, W. G. Williams, Ned O'Banion, A.M. Thomas, Wm. Vaughn, D.F.Mallory, standard bearer, Wm. Brooks, Joseph Curry, Richard Hightower, Chas. A. Morton, Peter Davis, R. S. Sims, Joseph Posey, W.D. Cooper, Samuel Payne, Clarence Moss, Edward Draiue, Henry Murray, W. T. McKnight, junior warden. The present officers of Cyrene THE NEW YORKER Commandery are— Sir Richard Hightower, eminent commander; Sir Robert S. Sims, generalissimo; Sir William Brooks, captain general; Joseph Posey, recorder; D.F.Mallory, treasurer. The commandery meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month. A courteous welcome will be extended to all visiting and sojourning Templars. Irving Johnson. Sword B—Chas. Williams Stand Br. Inspector General T. B. Shelkirk—Richard Allen, chairman of standing committee. Chas Monroe. Vice Chairman. D. W. Pinkett, Wm. Parks. E. Hendrieks, F L. Martin, R. S. Wilson, Fd. Johnson, Leo Omniston, Wm. Bradshaw, R. Fulbright, Lewis THE MUSIC BAND Rhodes, G. A. Roberts, J. A. Lewis, R. L. Bruce, Clay Holloway, A. Waldron. Captain of first division Drill Corps Sir P. C. Kincade; captain of second division, Sir D. W. Pinkett. The Commandery meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. ford, Geo. S. Bradley, Jas. D. Brown, S. H. Bacon, L. D. Carter, J. H. Crews, Chas. Chapman, John F. S. Carpenter, A. O. Coffin, S. H. P. Edwards, Thomas Laton, B. B. Frameis, R. W. Foster, Thomas Gaines, Peter Gardner, Ed. Gilbs, A. R. Harris, Nathaniel Harris, J. M. Harris, C. N. Huey, Wm. Kenney, C. H. Lewis, Ed. S. Lewis, Dan- THE MUSIC OF THE MUSICIAN wood. Ed. Smith, A. D. Scott, W. S. Sepps, L. L. Tompkins, Marion Tompkins, H. M. Thornton, George Wycliff, T. W. H. Williams, Andrew William- months. At this time every Sir is required to be present. One of the iron clad rules of the Commandry is, that no Sir shall be admitted under any This lodge is undoubtedly one of the best in the jurisdiction. This is also the Corps that first won the silver cup at Topeka, on Thanksgiving 1903 Mt. Oread Commandery No. 14, K. T., Lawrence, is one of the youngest commanderies in the Prince Hall Grand jurisdiction, being organized in Feb. '01, with Sir tial men of Lawrence. Col. James Beck was commander in 1902; Sir I. K. McPike, in 1903 and Sir C. C. James is the present commander. The cut herewith shows the officers. should not become one of the strongest commanderies in the Valley. With a present membership of 28, and a good field to draw from, and with one continued care- OREG COMMUNITY MUSIC MUSIC SCHOOL SERVICE BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH IN HOC SIGNO VINCES AND I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE iel Martin, Louis Moore, Jas. Morgan, Ed. Mitchell, A. J. Wash, Wm. Noland, Frank Neal, W. R. Patterson, James Payne, Elsie Pence, A. H. Pigeon, J. E. Pierce, R. R. Reynolds, Jesse Spot- circumstances when in regular session without his fatigue uniform. We intend that the Banner shall never trail in the dust. P. C. KINCADE. This lodge is undoubtedly one of the best in the jurisdiction. This is also the Corps that first won the silver cup at Topcka, on Thanksgiving 1903 should not become one of the strongest commanderies in the Valley. With a present membership of 28, and a good field to draw from, and with one continued care- ful management of capable and earnest Sir Knights, this commandery will be one of the best in the West. TO DE An Interesting Family. Mrs. Chas. Phelps, who conducts one of the finest cafes in the west at 214 Francis Street, St. Joseph, Mo., is to be commended for the manner and way she conducts this department. We must say that we have visited many restaurants, lunch counters, and cafes but this is without exception the best we know of conducted by our people. Her daughter Miss Pansy B. Phelps 1930 who is an accomplished young lady was born in that city. She attended the public school there, also attended Highland Park College, of Des Moines, where she took a musical and English course. However, Miss Pansy's favorite instrument is the violin and she is now studying to become more proficient in the profession as violinist at the Kansas University. She has distinguished herself as being one of the greatest violinists in this country. She is now leader of Prof. Strodes' Orches. ATRIC The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a monochrome photograph of a man in a suit holding a gun. THE MARK TWAIN MR. CHARLES T. PHELPS. tra of Lawrence, one of the best in the state. When she completes this course, she will be able to instruct on the violin and it would be well for parents to employ this accomplished young lady as instructor to their children. She has played several times to very appreciative audiences and so well did she please them that she was recalled again and again. Her mother accompanist on the piano, and the two often play for concerts and their friends. Her father Mr. Chas. Phelps is one of the most progressive and substantial men in St. Joseph, Missouri. He conducts a Barber shop and Waiters Club which furnishes employment to a number of men of our race. He owns a three story fifty ft. front building at 214-16 Francis Street of this city and has re- A NEGRO LIBRARY FREE! Do you want a negro library of four volumes containing the sum total of negro knowledge, negro literature, negro progress and negro achievement? In fact, these four books contain everything that anybody could wish to know about the negro race. They are: FIRST — "The Progress of A Race or The Advancement of The American Negra," by Prof. W. B. Croman, Clark University, Atlanta, Ga. Price, $1.75. SECOND — "The Story of My Life and Work," by Dr. Benner T. Washington, Price, $1.60. THIRD — "Totally Century Negro Literature or a Cyclopedia of Thought," written by 100 of America's Greatest Negroes, Edited by Dr. B. W. Cepi. Price, $2.90. FOURTH — "Golden Thoughts on Shanty and Prairie," by Prof. J. W. Glisson and Dr. W. J. Traitt. Price, $1.90. THIRD—"Twentieth Century Negro Literature or a Cyclopedia of Thought," written by 100 of America's Greatest Grades. Edited by Mr. R. W. Cuei. Price, $2.50. FOURTH—"Golden Thoughts on Shantity and Preservation," by Pref. J. W. Glisson and Dr. W. J. Traitt. Price, $1.50. AGENTS WANTED—Do you want the agency for one or more of the above Above Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only those who take an agency can get it held are making from $5.00 to $10.00 a day. We pay big commissions, supply books free. Write for full partici-ate—we mean what we say. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Illinois **AGENTS WANTED** - Do you want the agency for one or more of the above books? If so you get the Above Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only those who take an agency can get it free. Agents now in the field are making from $5.00 to $10.00 a day. We pay big commissions, supply books in assets. Don't brevity - we mean what we say. J. L. NICHICK & CO., Naperville, Illinois AGENTS WANTED books? If so you get the Above Library Free. It is free. Agents now in the field are making from $5 00 on credit and send Outfit Free. Write for full particulars at once. Don't hesitate—we mean what we say. MRS. CHAN. PHELPS. Bookers Mother Playing fused $12.000 for same. This building is the only real monument for the colored people in the city of St. Joe. This distinguished gentleman is a Mason, and Knight Templar, and enjoys the respect and confidence of the best people of that place. Mr. Phelps assists his wife in conducting her cafe, and along with the general work, they make a specialty of ```markdown ``` serving large parties. Mrs. Phelps has the best taste in preparing excellent bills of fare for banquets or like entertainments of any lady we know. The two are well versed in business and if they continue as successful in the future, no doubt they will be able to retire from business before they reach the three score years and ten and live happily from their income. They employ several of the race to assist them in carrying on their business. Their two daughters are the pride of their life, and indeed they have been the ideal parents in that they have done all possible to bring them up to the highest point of moral and intellectual attainment. Mrs. and Mr. Phelps are among the most charitably disposed people in St. Joseph, they have done and are doing much to relieve those of our race, especially old people who are not able to care for themselves. They are kind, and hospitable, and we hope to see them attain great wealth. D. J. M. JAMISON. Dr. J. M. Jamison, one of the best surgeons and physicians in the West is a Tennessean by birth. This distinguished gentleman has the distinction of being the first graduate of Maharry Medical College of Nashville, Tennessee, having graduated from that institution with high honors. In fact he is called the founder of the Maharry College, because after he was graduated, and it was found that he did so well, the Northern people who were interested in the education of colored people saw the necessity of more thoroughly organizing the college. And the people clearly saw from the department of Dr. Jamison who excelled any of the whites who had ever graduated prior to this time, the greater possibilities in the future. He first attended a white medical college and after he began to develop more knowledge of medicine, he saw the necessity for a change, and 1890 therefore continued his studies in what was then known as the Old Gun Factory at Nashville. But, the Doctor becoming disgusted on account of the treatment of his race in the south, came West some twenty years ago and is now enjoying a lucrative practice among the best people in the city. It is through him that the foundation was laid in this part of the west for the success of other physicians who are following. Dr. Jamison resides at 327 Madison street, and is a brother of our popular assistant county attorney W. I. Jamison who is also forging his way to the front. HON. DAVID W. TIPTON. The Hon. David W. Tipton, one of Kansas' old, reliable citizens, who lives at Emporia, was born in East Tennessee, Carter county, January 8, 1850. He was married to Miss Dollie Hollins of Carthage, Mo. To them were born six children, of whom three are living, Bertha, Clarence and Perle. Mr. Tipton, in the early days, was a prominent butcher in Emporia. In 1876 he began business for himself, entering into the contracting and stone work. At first his trade was small, but now it has grown to such proportions that he keeps six men and two large teams at work all the time. Mr. Tipon R. moves houses over all sections of the country, especially in Chase, Lyon, Greenwood, Osage, Coffey, Morrigan and Marion counties. The name of the firm is "Tipton and Son." He is a large tax payer, owning 120 acres of farming land. He recently sold 120 acres. He owns several town lots upon which property is located and also one of the most handsome residences on Congress, the most popular street in Emporia. He is one of the leading politicians of the state, and has been sent several times to represent the people of the county in delegations. As one of the party leaders hd he has done much for upbuilding the cause. The colored people of this state never attempt to hold a convention where the interest of the race is at stake without consulting "Honest Uncle David." He has been offered several political positions but always refuses, prefer- ring to attend to the business which he has taken years in perfecting. An extract from an Emporia paper says: "The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church enjoyed a novel experience last week at the home of Mrs. W. H. Lewis, where they had been invited to a quilting bee. The home occupied by Mr. Lewis' family is one of those which have been moved back on the lots for the purpose of straightening Sixth street. About the time the ladies arrived for the quilting, the houseover arrived with his material for action. The ladies worked with their quilt and the houseover moved the building, each working as though the other were not present. And the moving of the house was done so smoothly that the ladies never missed a stitch." MR. AL RODGERS Mr. Al, Rodgers, one of Kansas City's brightest young men, is proprietor of the Zanzibar and European hotel at 208 Independence avenue. This is a first class place and is elegantly fitted up for business. The hotel is beautifully illuminated with gas and electric lights, has steam heat, telephone, and in general first class service is given to all of its patrons. With him is Mr. Will Hill, manager, who is one of Kansas City's most reliable young men. He is courteous and pleasant, and takes great interest in the proprietor's business. Mr. Rodgers, the first subject of this sketch, was born in Platt county, Mo., December 2, 1859. He was taken to Lake View, Kausas by his parents while he was yet quite young, and remained until he was twenty-one years of age. He attended the public schools of Leavenworth, he was hotel waiter for years and has been steward of M. B. some of the most prominent clubs. He is a self-made man, having worked his way up from the bottom. At one time he worked in the gold mines of Lexington, Mo., and there accumulated some wealth. In the year of '61, he came to Kansas City, where he married. Mr. Rodgers' son-in-law is one of the faculty of the Western university and is a strong supporter of that school. He is a tax payer of Kansas City, and is fast accumulating some of this world's goods. Mr. Rodgers has an admirable disposition; he is kind and courteous, dignified and charitable. This fact is manifest inasmuch as all worthy persons and especially the old of our race are never refused his assistance. He is making a history for those in the same business worthy of emulation. All those who wish to keep up with him must be in a rush, for he not only talks business but does business. When in Kansas City, it will be well to give him a call- REV. ALBERT BARTON. Rev. Albert Barton, who is employed in the Interior department at Washington, D. C., is a resident of Topeka. He was born in Canon county, Tennessee, March 15, 1859 and came to Kansas in 1882. He is a strict member of the Baptist church, having been presachingeighteen years, and an ordained minister ten years. He is a member of the Northwestern association and has taken a very active part in the development of the Baptist church in this state for the past twenty years. He organized the Baptist church on East hill, a suburb of Topeka, about eleven years ago, which is now a flourishing church Not only do Rev. Barton's qualities as a minister bring him success. but he is also considered one of the foremost politicians in the state. He received the present appointment through Congressman Curtis. Rev. Barton is a member of the National Baptist convention, and also of the Mount Bethel association, Washington, D. C. He holds a membership in the Independence Baptist church in the capital city of the nation which is presided over by Bishop Johnson. He is a property owner and a tax payer, and always has the highest esteem and enjoys the confidence of the citizens of this great commonwealth. He is a graduate of the THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN theological department of Howard university. At graduation his subject was "The New Century; its dangers and Duties," and was handled in a masterly way. MRS. V. L. NORTH. Mrs. V. L. North, proprietress of the Hotel Newport at 1807 Tracy Avenue has recently opened this two story hostelry for the public and is now able to entertain her guests in first class style. She has thirty two nicely furnished rooms, with hot and cold baths, gas and furnace heat; with Home phone 5327 Main, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. North has only recently purchased a fine residence on Forest street near Eighteenth which is modern in every particular. Her mother is in charge of this residence and those wanting first [Picture of a woman in a hat and coat]. class private place to stop when in Kansas City, will address Mrs. North who will give you first class accommodation and at reasonable rates. This is one of the nicest residences in that portion of the city and one of which the race might well be proud. Mrs. North is a self made lady, and thoroughly understands the management of her business. She is rapidly forging her way to the front in the business world. HON. T. W. BELL. T. W. Bell, Attorney at Law 121 N. 5 street, Leavenworth, Kansas was born in Corrinth Mississippi, in 1862. He was taken by his parents while yet a small boy to Dallas county, Iowa, where he was reared upon the farm. He attended public school at Adel Heights from whence he graduated in June 1882. Mr. Bell for some time taught in mixed school in Makasker county, Iowa at the same time taking a course of Law at the Drake University. He read law for some time in the office of JOHN H. HARRIS Senator Ben McCoy and Judge J. B. Bolten at Oskaloosa, Iowa. In 1886 he was admitted to the bar at Des Moines; afterward coming to Kansas, he settled in Leavenworth, where he has since resided. Attorney Bell has conducted several important cases both civil and criminal, and out of nineteen murder cases has won fourteen, which is a splendid record. Besides his ability as attorney, he is one of the lead- ing politicians of the County and has represented the people at different conventions. He is a member of the county and city Central Committee, and both factions recognize his ability. On account of his devotion to the party, and his ability for such, he has been tendered the office of Deputy County Attorney which he will accept and begin his first term in January, 1905. This is the first appointment of this nature ever given a colored man in that county. Mr. Bell was married to Miss Lizzie M Patterson in December, 194. They own a neat residence at 744 Kicapapo street and are among Leavenworth's best people. This gentleman is a Mason, Odd Fellow and Good Samaritan; the lawyer enjoys a lucrative practice among all classes. G W. IRVING G. W Irving 112 North 8th street. Atchison is one of the city's old residents. He has conducted The Gentlemen's Club at that number for a number of years; he has increased his business wonderfully by adding a pool THE MUSICIAN and billiard parlor and also enlarging the building. He has three new improved pool tables and in general is conducting a first class paying business. Mr. Irving is a man of considerable influence and is often called upon by politicians, especially those of his friends to assist them in the election of the officers of that city and county. His sister Mrs. Lemions is one of the finest cooks in the West; she conducts a Boarding House and lunch counter adjoining her brothers establishment. When in Atchison and want a first class meal, it will be well to call upon her Rates reasonable. G. C. CO$_2$E. G. G. Cole, commander of Emanuel, Number 25, is serving his first term in this position. He has been thirty-five years a Mason, and is a member of Centennial lodge, No. 59 of Sedalia, St. Paul chapter No. 4, Kansas City, and Emanuel, 25. He has served in several stations in the chapter and also in the court. His daughter, Miss Anna Cole, is one of of the leading young society ladies of Kansas City. She has served four years as secretary and Queen of Sheba in the Eastern Star, and as Senior Matron in Richard court. Miss Cole read a paper at the Masonic Conclave banquet held in Topeka [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie and a badge on his lapel]. in 1903, subject, "Why we are here," which received much applause and was the talk of the banquet. She is housekeeper for her father, who has been a widower for some time, but we would not vouch for his being such much longer. They conduct a first class ice cream parlor at 1726 Tracy. Mr. Cole and daughter are very hospitable and congenial and entertain their guests in a royal way. At the opening of the 5 and 10 cent store of F. W. Woolford & Co. Nov. 26, the building was packed from 8 a.m. until 10:30 p. m. and has been largely attended every day since. But it has broked the heart of Mr. Steinberg, the owner of the 5 and 10 cent store across the street from Woolworth, who has cut the prices to 4 and 9 cents. But we don't care for that. Lee's Drug Store 921 KANSAS AVE. Topeka, Kansas Some Facts About Lee's Store. E. S. Lee's Drug Store was established July 1901 at 112 W. 8th St. with stock and fixtures valued at $1500, employing one clerk. Mr. Lee's careful attention to detail, strict integrity with all persons under all circumstances gradually secured for him the confidence and friendship of a large number of Topeka's best people, with whom race pride is a fact and not a fancy. Many white people, of all classes, also recognizing the go-ahead and never say die spirit of Mr. Lee have thrown their influence and trade to his place of business, and gradually through the short space of three years, the people of Topeka have had demonstrated before their eyes, as it were, how it is possible for a young man, a stranger among strangers to accomplish real success against seeming large odds. The present store is at 921 Kansas Avenue in a handsome building recently purchased by the hustling proprietor for $5000 with a stock that at present invoices $6000 and four men are employed at an aggregate of salaries amounting to nearly $200 per month. What an object lesson this is for the young colored men of Topeka. A $1500 business employing one clerk is made to increase itself to $11000 in a short three years by strictly honorable business dealings by attention to business and by the ever necessary factors of success—hustle, push and looking onward and upward always. The present store is conceded by all to be the finest and neatest drug store in Topeka, and the finest drug store owned and controlled by a colored man in the entire United States. This statement is made upon the testimony of such eminent men as Bishop Grant, Bert Williams, of Williams & Walker and many other prominent men who have traveled over the entire country and can make such a statement without drawing on the imagination. That the Topeka colored people are justly proud of this bustling enterprise is demonstrated by the large and always increasing patronage the store enjoys. A more courteous and polite as well as thoroughly capable set of clerks cannot be found anywhere. A brief biography of each follows: ANDREW JORDAN. Mr. Andrew Jordan came to Topeka twenty-four years ago from Tennessee and has been employed in diffent drug stores the entire time of his residence here. There is probably no better known nor more popular colored man in Topeka than Mr. Jordan. WALTER JONES. Mr. Walter Jones is a young native Topekan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcellus Jones, well known and highly respected old citizens of this city. Walter is rapidly learning the fine points of the pharmacists profession besides earning enough to pay his way through school and in perfecting himself as a musician of real ability. Mr. Jones' affable manners are a by-word among the customers and his many friends. FRANK EAGLESON. Mr. Frank Eagleson son of one of Kansas' most prominent colored men is finishing a thorough course of training in Pharmacy in this store having commenced his studies at the Santa Fe Hospital Pharmacy. Mr. Eagleson's friends are legion and delightful in encouraging him by their patronage of his employer. JOSEPH CLEMENS. Joseph Clemens is a widely known church worker, has a host of friends and is a thoroughly competent and pains taking hustler in the interest of his employer who values him highly. The neat, sparkling appearance of the store is greatly due to his untiring efforts. M. H. EDWIN S. LEE. EDWIN S. LEE. THE STOCKHOLDERS' MARKET Above is a photograph of Lee's Drug Store as it appears today following the very successful and grand opening. 700 people registered on the day of the opening. Cigars & Tobacco. WE CARRY ONE OF THE FINEST LINES OF Cigars to be Found in Topeka. General Arthur, Preferencia, General Joe, Silver Statue, Aurora, Chancellor, Etc., Etc.—10c Cigars. Burghart's Favorite, Eagle's Rose Tint, Tom Keene, Henry George, Owl, Child's, and forty other standard brands of 5c cigars, and all standard brands of tobaccos. --- Some Things Lee Has For Sale. Some Things Lee Has For Sale. --- Prescription Department. We fill, and fill exactly as written by the doctor, ANY and EVERY prescription. Sometimes it is necessary to send thousands of miles to get the drugs to fill them but we fill them and fill them RIGHT. Ask your doctor if this is not the absolute truth. Patent Medicines. A complete line of all the standard patents is always to be found here. We are never "just out" of anything. Our patents are always clean and fresh. Perfumes and Toilet Articles. We have the famous "Jicky" and La Tretle Incarnat and many other fine odors. All standard face and tooth powders, pastes and liquids. Puffs, chamois skins, rubber face massage brushes. Pomades, rouge, eyes, curlers, etc., etc. Brushes. Brushes. Hair Brushes 25c to $3.00 each—dozens and dozens of them. Fine Tooth Brushes—all styles and all prices. Clothes Brushes, Bath Brushes, Rubber Sponges and Whisk Brooms, cheap or fine—We can please you. Rubber Goods. Whirling Sprays, Household Syringes, Fountain Syringes, Combination Syringes, Etc.—Prices from 25c to $3.00. Nurse Bottles and Fittings, Rubber Bed Cloths, in fact a full line of first-class Rubber Goods at "live-and-let-live" prices. Stationery. Stationery. Beautiful Up-to-Date Effects in Stationery in prices from 50c to $3.00 per box. Fountain Pens, Pen Holders, Ledgers, Pencils, Etc. FANCY SETS. Elegant Toilet Sets, Shaving Sets, Military Sets, Clocks, Mirrors—single and triplicate, All Styles in Staghorn, Gold, Silver, Ivory, Pearl, China, Etc. A Prof. Harry Robinson as Grand Marshal at the Missouri-Kansas Knights Templar Conclave. Prof. Harry Robinson. The most progressive and popular tonsorial artist in St. Joseph, is the above named gentleman, whose attractive shop at 314 Felix street is at all times the scene of lively trade. He has been in business here for himself for the past fifteen years and has been in his present prominent A. B. location for the past ten years. He controls and certainly has the cream of the St. Joe trade. This shop is 22x70 feet in dimensions, and most attractively arranged in every particular for the prompt transaction of Prof. Harry Robinson as G the business to which it is devoted. Mr. Robinson is an excellent workman himself and employs none but expert artists in the shop. To those unacquainted with the man, his success has been wonderful for notwithstanding the sharpness of the competition in his line of work it may be safely said and without disparagement to other splendid shops of which this city can proudly boast, that he stands pre-eminently forward as the leader in his business He always keeps pace with the advancement being made in his business and he has but recently added to his shop which many thought perfect in appointments, improvements oosting $500. He now uses the Peer less Vibrator, both electric and pneumatic, for massaging and scalp cleaning and general treatment. He has an improved sterilizer for keeping his razors and tools thoroughly disinfected. His shop is clean and the interior decorations are greatly accentuated by palms, artistically distributed. The shop has eight chairs and Prof. Robinson carries upon his pay roll the names of fourteen employees. So far, what we have said is purely personal so far as Prof. Robinson is concerned, but in all there is an important lesson. Prof. Robinson's success is due to strict attention to business 365 days in the year. He is always open and ready toobr usi- ness on time, and gives his business his personal attention. He is sober, honest, punctual, industrious, truthful and economical and possesses those qualities so rare in our race, application and stick. In winning so high a degree of respect for himself he has helped his race, and barber though he is, he is one of the leading colored men of St. Joseph, if not the leading colored man. Mr. Robinson has in connection with his tonsorial department which is the finest in the West, a department for ladies, embracing hair dressing, chiropodist and facial treatment that brings fair complexion to the ladies. He has some of the most competent lady assistants to be found in charge of this department. Miss Gertrude Robinson, his daughter, who is one of the most efficient young ladies of the city has charge of and masters all of the above treatments. She has spent several years at the Bunham college, of Chicago, where she gained a thorough knowledge of the work. She also attended college at Minneapolis, Minn. She is assisted by Mrs. Alfrelena Johnson, who is also an artist in the work. This establishment is located at 314 Felix street, over the barber shop which has been in this Grand Marshal at the Missouri-Kansas Missouri-Kansas Knights Tem one place over fifteen years. Miss Robinson is a model for other young ladies to follow, and we would that e l of k t d v y s i d s r g e s s i a n s i o ```markdown ``` THE HOUSE OF THE MAYOR Prof. Robinson's Residence. --- --- more of our young ladies would take up this artistic profession. There is a gold mine in it if properly carried out. This establishment has the latest machinery for livening the hair, and the finest preparations for removing wrinkles, restoring the face of the old to youth, and of the youth to childhood. They make wigs, pompadours, bangs, etc., and pay the highest prices for long hair. All parties desiring to sell same may address this firm at 314 Nelix street, St. Joseph, Mo. Sir Harry Robinson, a 33 Degree Mason and one of the few having attained this degree in Missouri, was the grand marshal on thanksgiving day for the Missouri-Kansas Knight Templar Conclave which convened in St. Joseph, Mo. This is the third meet of this association in St. Joe, and Sir Robinson has filled this dignified position each time to the entire satisfaction of the Templars and meeting the approval of the best citizens of the city of St. Joseph. A more knightly gentleman could not have been selected for this position. When mounted upon a black and prancing steed, he had the appearance of the ancient knights of old, and one not knowing him or his age would have wondered where such a distinguished man came from. He is undoubtedly the life of the Knight Templars of St. Joseph and they always rely upon his judgment for the success of their entertainments and their visits as Knights Templar Conclave. This gentleman is the owner of a beautiful residence in St. Joseph and ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` his shop is one of the best in the city. He employs several barbers and a lady cashier, of our race, and his business is conducted in a strictly first class manner. Mr. Robinson enjoys the respect of the best citizens of St. Joe and our people should be proud of him. FORTUNE J. WEAVER. "The Only One" Fortune J. Weaver, shipping clerk, and foreman of this Holiday department of Webb-Freyschlag Merchantile Co., at Seventh and Delaware, Kansas City, Mo., one of the oldest and most substantial dry goods firm in the west. He began work with this firm as an elevator boy and has worked his way up to the present position. Feeling that he had the opportunity to distinguish himself as capable and efficient for doing most anything in connection with the business of this firm, he took interest in his employers business, thereby proving to them that color has nothing to do with a man who is sincere in business. 2 So manifest was this interest that he was advanced to a position in the holiday goods department which he now holds, and which has an output of from one hundred and fifty to two hundred thousand dollars per year. He is also in charge of the fireworks department doing from fifty to seventy-five thousand dollars worth of business annually. He usually conducts the fireworks displays around Kansas City which are witnessed by thousands of people principally he conducts this kind of work in and around Troost Park, and Independence, Mo The subject of this sketch is a Kansas by birth; he was born in Council Groves, May 8, 1874. He was reared on a farm and at the age of seventen was running a farm for himself. Later he was a newspaper man in Coffeyville, editing a paper known as "The American," successor to W. D. Driver, who previously had been running the most popular paper in the country. After this he accepted the position which he now holds. Mr. Weaver is a man of a family, having a wife and one bright boy who is the pride of the family. He owns three rooming houses which are modern in every particular and conducted in a first class manner. This is a man that not only the young Negroes of Kansas City, but of these United States should emulate. He has one of the most important positions of any Negro in Kansas City, and by strict attention to business, using good judgment and manifesting interest in the concern he has won the confidence of his employer. When visiting Kansas City it would be well to look them up. They reside at 911 Oak street. HON. W. H. DUSCAN. The Colorado Springs Globe is the name of a neat little paper recently purchased by Hon. W. H. Duncan, Secretary of the Western Negro Press Association. Mr. Duncan is a native Kansan, having been reared in and around Ottawa, but during the past few years has resided in Colorado. No man in that state has the interest of the race so much at heart and none have done more to maintain Negro rights than he. Mr. Duncan has edited several papers and his strong denunciation of the many wrongs heaped upon the race has placed him in the front ranks of Negro Journalists. As secretary of the Negro Press Association, he has been one of the tireless workers who has contributed largely in making this organization favor- ably known throughout the United States. It has always been our contention that Colorado needs a good paper edited by a strong, fearless writer and we know of no man more capable than Mr. Duncan; if the Negroes will do their M. duty - rally to his support, they will always find a ready champion in the Globe. We wish Mr. Duncan and his Globe a long and prosperous career upon the journalistic sea. MR. EDWIN R. WILLIAMS. Edwin R. Williams, featured in the above cut has been in the hotel business nearly twenty years, and has worked in principally all the best hotels in the United States, both European and American, among them the Ponce de Leon, Augustine, Fla. one of the finest hotels in the country. He is now located at the Copeland hotel in this city, a great resort for the best politicians and representative men in the state of Kansas Mr. Williams accepted this position under the most adverse conditions that could be found in his line of business. He has charge of a crew of thirty men, sixteen dining and THE MASTER fourteen kitchen employes. He is a self made man and has made a large circle of warm friends during his stay of eighteen months, coming here a perfect stranger. Mr. Williams is a credit to his race and others should follow his example. B. F. MOTEN. The accompanying cut is a good likeness of one of the thoroughbre race men of Junction City, Kansas. He is a man who not only talks, but does things, and when we meet such men we are only too glad to give them special mention. While Mr. Moten has only been a resident of this city for a short time, he is showing the way, and the only J. way to build up race enterprises instead of using the stiletto and stab Florida Sleeper VIA FRISCO On November 15th, and daily thereafter, until the summer season of 1905, the Frisco System, in connection with the Southern Railway, will operate through Pullman Sleepers between Kansas City, Mo. and Jacksonville, Fla. These sleeping cars will be placed in service as part of the equipment of the Popular 'Southeastern Limited,' scheduled to be Kansas City 6:30 P.M. A modernly equipped train, electric lighted cafe observation car, etc—the route of which carries the traveler through the populous cities of the southeast. Berth reservations may be made through representatives of Frisco System or connecting lines. PASSENGER TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT, SAINT LOUIS. First Published Nov. 28, 1904. NOTICE My application for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors according to law at 906 Kansas avenue, in the Third Ward of the city of Topeka, is now on file in the office of the Probate Judge of Shawnee county, Kansas, and R. F. Hayden, probate judge, will hear said application at his office in the court house in the said city of Topeka, on Saturday, the 17th day of December, 1904, at 9 o'clock, a.m. of said day. GEO. W. KNAUER, Applicant. PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Kansas, } Shawner county. } In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. Mabel Wiscombe, Plaintiff. vs. Walter H. Wiscombe, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Walter H. Wiscombe, greeting: You are hereby notified, that the above-named plaintiff has filed a petition in the above entitled Court and case against you, in which she prays that she may be granted a divorce and the custody of the children, and that unless you answer her said petition on or before the 30th day of December, 1904, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered accordingly, granting the plaintiff a divorce. Hereof you will take due notice. I. S. Curtis. Clerk of the District Court. [SEAL] W. S. McClintock, Attorney for Plaintiff. Mary Jane Florence, Defendant. State of Kansas, Shawnee County. 88. To Mary Jane Florence, greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by Zephaniah J. Florence in the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas; that on the 15th day of November, 1904, the said plaintiff filed his petition with the clerk of the District Court in said county and State praying for a divorce from you, and unless you answer such petition or before the 31st day of December, 1904, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you, as prayed for in said petition. ZEPHANIAH J. FLORENCE, Attest, Plaintiff. I. S. CURTIN, Clerk. [NAL.] bing in the back, patronize them. Mr. Moten was reared in Cooper county, Mo. When quite a lad he went to Chicago, where he earned the plumber's trade, later coming to Kansas City, Mo, where he is well and favorably known. At present he is steward and general utility man at the Oregon, (Ham's place) which is one of the leading places where soldiers gather. He is well liked, attends strictly to business, and is the right man in the right place. Rev. J. W. H. Morris was called to Atchison on the 20th to install the officers of the order of the Eastern Star. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. The Williams family seem to be the people of Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. Mary L. Williams of St. Ann Tabernacle No. 92, which was organized Oct. 10, 1893, has kept at work since that time and now has a large number of strong and efficient members. Mrs. Williams is the present High Priestess of the Tabernacle and is doing much for the success of the International Order of Twelve. She is Past Queen Mother of the Tents and takes great delight in increasing the membership of this branch of the work. All mothers should be interested in seeing their children join this order, as Mrs. Willliams is doing much to bring them to the highest sense of duty in 1930 the perpetuation of the Order of Twelve. This distinguished lady is also Grand Matron of the Grand Court of the jurisdiction of Kansas, an auxiliary of the Masons. She is also superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday school of the city of Lincoln, said to be the largest and best in the state of Nebraska. Miss Sarah Williams, Chief Grand Recorder and Endowment Secretary of the Knights and Daughters of Tabors of the Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction, has held this position for several years, and is acknowledged to be one of the best the jurisdiction has ever had. She is an accomplished lady and is prominent in the religious and social work Mary C. among the people of Nebraska, and in parts of Kansas as well. Miss Williams is a very desirable lady to meet; kind and agreeable, she always makes it pleasant for people with whom she comes in contact. She always distinguishes herself in the grand sessions of Temples and Tabernacles by her earnestness in carrying on the work and keeping up with the proceedings. Is ThereAny Harm In Dancing? A book for men, maids and mothers. By Ex-Dancing Master T. A. Faulkner, Ex President of the Dancing Masters' Association. Facts are facts. Endorsed by pulpit and press. Should be read by all Christians. Paper bound copy, postpaid 25c: cloth bound. postpaid 50c. Send to Kansas City, Ks. Guy Brothers started in business about 5 years ago at 711 West 4th St. The stock and fixtures invoiced at 850, which they paid for from money they saved while in the volunteer service in Cuba. They worked hard, turning their small profits into stock and a year and a half later they moved to the store building they occupy at 12th and Buchanan. They now have a complete stock of groceries and fresh meats, run two wagons regularly and own their store building. They have worked up an enviable trade, consisting of some of the best families in the city, both white and colored. They stand well in commercial circles and are members of the Topeka Grocers Association. They are not of the aristocratic kind though they are popular in the best social circles. Mr. Ira O. Guy, the senior member of the firm, is a graduate of Washburn College. He has been organist in the St. John A. M. E. church choir for two years and is the secretary of the Topeka Negro Business league. He was the delegate to the National Negro Business League last August and ably represented and advertised Topeka. He is confident the 1906 meeting of that organization will be held in this city. Mr. Roscoe D. Guy, the junior member of the firm, is the organizer and leader of Guy's Orchestra. He is a good buyer and a shrewd far seeing business man for one of his age. MR. J. U. GRAN1. One of the foremost and enterprising citizens of Junction City is Mr. J. U. Grant. He is one of the leading Republicans of this section and always gives liberally of his time and means for the success of the republican cause. He is a friend to the colored people, and they keenly appreciate his kindness towards them, and no doubt if running for office were in his line he would get the unanimous support of our people for any position to which he might aspire. Mr Grant is a native of the Musquito state, coming here from New Jersey at the age of 33. He represents large business interests in Junction City, conducting the bottling works, and represents the Anheuser Busch Brewing Company in this and the surrounding territory of twelve counties. Hon. J. B. Fleming, the Negro Cortelyou, of Horton, stopped in the city a few hours yesterday on his way home from Kansas City. While here he made this office a pleasant call and deposited the first $1.50 for a year's subscription to the paper under the new rate. Mr. Fleming is a polished and dignified gentleman and his equals are very seldom found. He is always a welcome visitor in our city and especially at this office. Serg't Major Washington of the 9th Cavalry, Leavenworth, Kansas is one of the best non-commissioned officers in service. He will retire in a short time with honor, and will be placed upon the list where he will draw money from Uncle Sam for the balance of his days. He is as active as a soldier of sixteen, and is respected by all for his good judgment and experience Major Washington was assistant Lieutenant in the volunteer service in the war between the United States and Spain Mr. and Mrs T. W. Finley of Boonville. Mo announce the marriage of their daughter Marie to Mr. Wm. Bronaugh to take place on December 24 The young lady is a niece of Mrs. Mary Hilliard, who conducts a Boarding House at 615 Deleware street. Mrs. Hilliard has only recently purchased the house she now occupies and expects to have a family reunion during the holidays, at which time her niece Miss Josie Allen and her father and mother of St. Louis will visit her. Another young man who is making a reputation for himself in the 9th Cavalry at Leavenworth, Kansas, is Serp't Murray, Troop "H". He promises to be one of the best in the service. HON. WILLIAM R. SMITH. Hon. William R. Smith Supreme Court of Kansas stantial, polished jurist state. He is dignified and looks as though he was b of people. He is blind t weighs them in the scales Wyandotte county man a six years, and will continue He is next in rank for ch healthy and active nothing ued rise to the highest nation. is them in the scales of exactness. He hadotte county man and has been on the ears, and will continue as long as he chooses next in rank for chief justice. Being young and active nothing can prevent his rise to the highest judicial position. Hon. William R. Smith, associate justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas, is one of the most substantial, polished jurists and gentlemen in this state. He is dignified and is an ideal justice and looks as though he was born to decide the destinies of people. He is blind to friend and foe when he [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie and a serious expression. The background is black.] [The text is not clearly visible in the image. It appears to be a heading or title.] weighs them in the scales of exactness. He is a Wyandotte county man and has been on the bench six years, and will continue as long as he chooses. He is next in rank for chief justice. Being young, healthy and active nothing can prevent his continued rise to the highest judicial position in the nation. A. C. BRISCOE. D. D. S. Dr. A. C. Briscoe, our one ot the Columbia, Ms plished young ladies to This lady is Miss Joseph couple will return to To The doctor has purchase A. C. Briscoe, our popular dentist, will visit the Columbia, Mo., beautiful and a good young ladies to the altar next Ms. lady is Miss Josephine Huggard. The one will return to Topeka Wednesday, Dr. Doctor has purchased a beautiful home Dr. A. C. Briscoe, our popular dentist, will lead one of the Columbia, Mo., beautiful and accomplished young ladies to the altar next Monday. This lady is Miss Josephine Huggard. The happy couple will return to Topeka Wednesday, Dec. 28. The doctor has purchased a beautiful home near [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] Washburn College, when make their future home, acknowledged, after seven Cupid's dart had pierced distinguished couple a ha and all Topeka joins in the helping hand to strew the Atburn College, where he and his bride are their future home. Dr. Briscoe has been acknowledged, after several months of denial, that his dart had pierced his heart. We wish to acquiesce couple a happy voyage through all Topeka joins in the wish, and will bring hand to strew their pathway with flora. Washburn College, where he and his bride will make their future home. Dr. Briscoe has finally acknowledged, after several months of denial, that Cupid's dart had pierced his heart. We wish this distinguished couple a happy voyage through life, and all Topeka joins in the wish, and will lend a helping hand to strew their pathway with flowers. We are in receipt of a card announcing the marriage of Miss Penelope Rucker to Mr. Ralph Myers, which occurred Wednesday, December 21, in St. Louis, Mo. They will be at home after Dec. 22 at 4212 St. Berdinand avenue. Mrs. Myers has a host of friends in Topeka who wish her success and happiness. We are in receipt of an invitation to the Xmas ball of the Apollo club ```markdown ``` THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM THE MUSEUM STANLEY HALL, MAIN BUILDING, WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANSAS. h, associate justice of the city, is one of the most sub- tle and gentlemen in this city and is an ideal justice and born to decide the destinies to friend and foe when he of exactness. He is a and has been on the bench due as long as he chooses. self justice. Being young, he can prevent his contin- uous judicial position in the popular dentist, will lead o., beautiful and accomo to the altar next Monday. nine Huggard. The happy beka Wednesday, Dec. 28. a beautiful home near he he and his bride will Dr. Briscoe has finally real months of denial, that his heart. We wish this happy voyage through life, he wish, and will lend a cir pathway with flowers. of Kansas City, Mo, an organization of prominent society people. The ball is to take place Tuesday, Dec ember 27, 1904, at Turner hall and will be a full dress occasion. Rev. J. W. Braxton, P. E., held his first quarterly meeting at St. Mark A. M. E. church, North Topeka, December 18, which was the best for three years. John W. Morris, pastor. THE MUSEUM BOLEY, IT. The Colored Town and Home of the Negro. 8000 Acres of Land Surrounding Boley has Already been Leased and Bought by Negroes. 20,000 Acres of the Best Land in the Creek Nation Surrounding Boley to be Leased and Bought by Negroes. T. M. HAYNES, Local Townsite Mgr., BOLEY Dr. A. C. Briscoe will spend the holidays in Kansas City. When he returns, no doubt he will brin some one with him. desirable place. Negotiation once begun, and the ladies of der have completed the paym Mrs. Ollie Jones of Tonganoxie who has been very ill for some time past is now taking treatment under Dr. Moates of this city. Miss Inez Woods left Friday for Kansas City, where she will spend the holidays with 'relatives and friends. Mr. Ned O'Banion went to Clay Center Friday to spend Christmas with his mother. Mrs. P. Masou, who has been in Chicago for two weeks, returned last Saturday. Mr. Frank Chiles left Saturday for Omaha, Nebr. [Image of a man with a serious expression, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. The background is a plain, light color.] MRS. EMMA GAINES, Chief Grand Preceptress, I. O. T., A Church and Race Leader. The above is a true representation of the Negro woman's ability as a financier. She was elected H. P. of Macedonia tabernacle No. 93 in '95. at which time the order was in a very low state with a membership of five unfinancial members. Since that time there have been 621 members added to the order. During this period of time the order has lost by death only three members, burying each and giving an $80 endowment. This order has under the supervision of Mrs. Jordan raised $1775 60, which has been distributed in the following manner: Burial expenses ..... $165 00 Sick Benefits ..... 256 00 To Poor..... 50 00 Paid on Hall..... 448 00 On Hall Furniture ..... 494 00 Repairing Hall..... 362 60 In March, 1802 Mrs. Jordan suggested to her co-workers the necessity of purchasing a hall. Finally a site at 508 W. B street was selected as a BOLEY, I. T. desirable place. Negotiation was a once begun, and the ladies of the order have completed the payment of A. B. the debt, and have at present a tidy sum in bank as an emergency fund. Mrs. Jordan is at the head of five other lodges and is an enthusiastic church worker. She is kind and polite, and highly esteemed by all who know her. X.Y.Z. L. D. BOWERS. L. D. Bowers, one of Lawrence, Kansas, highly respected citizens and who lived in that county for years, is reputed to be one of the law in this State. He was appointed guard at the Lansing penitentiary, October 15, 1885, and served until a year aflo when he resigned to accept a positoon as policeman in the city of Lawrence so that he might be with his family. He was succeeded by his son who is keeping ud the reputation of his father at the institution. Mr. Bowers was jailer for two years, and constable four years before he began work at the prison. His efficiency as guard cannot be doubted and through the populists and democrats' reign in that city and State and'changes of M. B. wardens Mr. Bowers continued in office. He knew the details, the ins and outs of the institution and had he been a man of some other race, he would have been promoted long ago for the merits he won by his demeanor while there. It was he that composed one of the famous "sight" who volunteered service to go down into the mine and capture the band of mutinous convicts when several officers refused. When Warden Thompson called for brave men to chance their lives with over four hundred mutinous outlaws Mr. Bowers was among the first to step up and volunteer service to descend eight hundred feet into the infernal regions and succeeded in capturing this outrageous host. Mr. Bowers is a man of family and is educating his children in the schools and colleges of Lawrence. r f A { 3 i C 7 , =