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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. The Great Industrial Idea Leader in a Letter to the Atlanta Constitution Points the Path of Duty to the White and the Colored Citizens of the South in the Matter of Labor and Farming. Eidtor Constitution: Recent industrial changes bring into prominence two facts, first, that the south is likely for all time to be the cotton center of the world, and, second, that the continued increase in the use of cotton goods by all nations will give to every acre of land in the south a value that it has not heretofore possessed. With these facts in mind, a natural inquiry is, what can the Negro do to help forward the interests of the south, and what can the white man do to help the Negro and himself? I shall hope to suggest an answer to both these questions. A few days ago I spent a day in one of the rural counties of Georgia and heard a great deal of discussion about the scarcity of efficient farm labor. After spending the day in the county I returned to Atlanta for the night. Between 10 and 11 o'clock I made a our through Decatur street and several streets in that vicinity. I think I do not exaggerate when I say that I found in and near Decatur street enough people who were not regularly employed to operate successfully a hundred of the largest plantations in the state of Georgia. This single example would mean little except that it represents a condition more or less prevalent in practically all of our larger cities and in all of our southern states. As an economic problem, we have on the one hand a surplus of idle labor in the cities and on the other much vacant land, unpicked cotton and a scarcity of farm labor; it is a tremendously difficult situation. The problem of changing these conditions confronts not only the south, and it is not by any means confined to my race, but for the present I desire to deal with it mainly as it effects my race and the land owner of the south, be that land-owner white or black. In order that what I may say on this subject be of any value to the white man or to my own race, I shall have to ask the privilege of perfect frankness. The many subjects affecting the interests of both races require perfect frankness on both sides. Your readers will agree with me, I think, when I say that it is possible for a Negro to know more of the feelings and motives of colored people than a white man can possibly know. In my recent visit to Atlanta I did that which I have often done in large cities of the south wherever I have found a floating class of colored people. I made individual inquiry as to why they preferred an uncertain existence in a city to a life of comparative prosperity on a farm, either as owners, as renters or laborers. While I shall not attempt to use their exact words, I sum up the reasons they gave me in a few sentences. Just now the south is in the midst of the season when land owners are making plans for another year's crop, some of the matters that were brought out, and which I shall try to discuss a little fully and maybe with profit to land owners. In the south, as elsewhere, there are two classes, those whom labor seeks and those who have to seek labor. The first group is comparatively small, but such a class exists; it can and ought to be increased. There are, in my opinion, two classes of faults as between white farmers and black labor, one, on the part of the white people, the other on the Purely as an economic proposition, I believe that it will not only pay the land-owner of the south, either as individuals, or by united effort, to see that good school houses are provided on or near their plantations, that the school is kept open six or eight months in the year, and that there is a good teacher regularly employed; where the school fund is not large enough to supply a good school house, they should extend the school term and provide a first class moral teacher. Further it will TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 6, 1905. pay to lead the way in seeing that reasonable facilities are otherwise provided. This, I repeat will lead to a demand for land and increase of efficiency in the labor force. Financially there will soon be a great difference in the price of land when there are tenants bidding for opportunities instead of going to cities as now. Wherever it is practicable, I would urge that at least a primary course in agriculture be given in every country school. This would lead to a love of farm work and of country life. Again many are not on the farms, as they say, because they have not been treated fairly. To illustrate: I recall that some years ago a certain white farmer asked me to secure for him a young colored man to work about the house and to work in the field. The young man was secured, a bargain was entered into to the effect that he was to be paid a certain sum monthly and his board and lodging furnished as well. At the end of the colored boy's first day on the farm he returned. I asked the reason, and he said that after working all the afternoon he was handed a buttered biscuit for his supper and no place was provided for him to sleep. At night he was told he could find a place to sleep in the fodder loft. This white farmer, whom I know JAMES James H. Guy, who was elected Literary Association of Kansas annual session in this city, is an an and stands high in the practice in Ohio, and came to Kansas as in Topeka. For the past ten o in county and state politics. I for this county for four years w The association of which Mr. of the most intellectual and high the West, and in addition to be tion, he is national organizer o Council. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. JAMES H. GUY. James H. Guy, who was elected president of the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West at its recent annual session in this city, is an attorney of acknowledged ability and stands high in the practice of his profession. He was born in Ohio, and came to Kansas about eighteen years ago, locating in Topeka. For the past ten or twelve years he has been active in county and state politics. He served as deputy prosecutor for this county for four years with credit and distinction. The association of which Mr. Guy is now president consists of the most intellectual and highly educated class of citizens in the West, and in addition to being president of this organization, he is national organizer of the National Afro-American Council. well, is not a cruel man and seeks generally to do the right thing, but in this case he simply overlooked the fact that it would have paid him in dollars and cents to give some thought and attention to the comfort of his helper. This case is more or less typical. Had this boy been well cared for he would have so advertised the place that others would have sought work there. The readers of your paper know too well that in a few counties of several of our southern states there has been such a rain of lawlessness led by whitecappers and lynchers that many of the best colored people have been driven from their homes and have sought in large cities safety and police protection. In too many cases the colored people who have been molested have been those, who by their thrift and diligence have secured homes and other property. These colored people have been oppressed in most instances not by the property-holding, intelligent white people, but by the worst and most shiftless element of whites. Have the higher class of whites escaped responsibility for letting their affairs be controlled by the worst element? The practice of peonage in a few counties of the south has also caused a fear among an element of the colored people that prevents their going into, or remaining in, the country districts that they may be forced to labor involuntarily and without remuneration. I have said that such lawless conditions exist in only a "few" counties in the south, and I use the word advisedly. In the majority of the counties in the south life and property are just as safe as anywhere in the United States, but the harm comes because of the wide-spread notoriety that a few lawless communities and counties have given the south, and this serves to spread the idea pretty generally among the colored people that if they want police protection when they are charged with crime or under suspicion they must hastily seek the confines of a city. I repeat that fear has stripped some counties of its most valuable colored labor and left the dregs of that population. In the matter of law and order, my constant appeal is that there be hearty cooperation between the best whites and the best blacks. H. GUY. elected president of the Inter-State and the West at its recent an-attorney of acknowledged ability of his profession. He was born about eighteen years ago, locating for twelve years he has been active. He served as deputy prosecutor with credit and distinction. Mr. Guy is now president consists highly educated class of citizens in being president of this organiza- of the National Afro-American Nothing is clearer than that crime is rarely committed by the colored man who has education and owns property. I have not failed either to say to the colored people on more than one occasion, "We should see to it that crime in all its phases is condemned by the race, and a public sentiment kept alive that will make it impossible for a criminal to be shielded or protected by any number of the race, at any time, or in any place. Few white people realize how far a little encouragement goes in helping to make letter and more useful citizens of the colored people. Some months ago I recall that I listened for an hour to a white man in the south who was making a political speech. He was in a state where a revised constitution had disfranchised nineteen-twentieths of the colored voters fifteen years ago and there was not the slightest chance of any political "uprising," or even opposition on the part of the colored peo- THE INTER-STATE LITERARY The Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas convened in their 14th annual session at St. John's A. M. E. Church last Tuesday evening with a reception and program and concluded last Thursday afternoon. The following officers were present: E. J. Hawkins, pres., Ft. Scott, Kas.; Mrs. I. B. Taylor, vice pres., Topeka, Kas.; J. P. King, 3rd vice pres., Topeka, Kas.; Miss Carrie Hughes, rec. sec., Lawrence, Kas.; Miss Sallie Rawles cor. sec., Wichita, Kas. The session was harmonious throughout and Mr. Jas. H. Guy, of this city was elected president. There were several papers, duets, songs, recitations and poems of originality which were highly appreciated by those present and showed that the colored people of Kansas are forging their way to the front in the literary world. This gathering was undoubtedly one of the largest and most intelligent that has ever assembled of our race in this state and we think much good was accomplished by this gathering and when they meet in Kansas City, Mo., this year we expect to see a still larger gathering. There were over two hundred delegates present, which speaks well for the success of this organization. Too much praise cannot be given to the founders of this literary society and we note from the historian, W. E. Gray, of Atchison, that the founders are still pushing the order ahead. The following are a few of those who responded on the program: Miss Pearl Lucas, Lawrence, Kas., represented the Pallacean Girls League. Paper, Modern Life in Modern Painting, Mrs. V. E. Guy, of The Coterie, Topeka. The Souls of Black Folks, Mrs. Belle Brown-Murray, Atchison, of the Afternoon Circle. Miss Carrie Rollins, Kansas City, Kas., Scientific and Literary, Du Bois Literary Society, Historian, W. E. Gray, Atchison. Vocal duet, Merritt Sisters, Topeka. Solo, Mrs. Talbott, Topeka. Oration, J. Miller Jenkins, of the Booker T. Washington Literary Society, Topeka Industrial Institute. Solo, Miss Nellie Hicks, Topeka. Solo, Mrs. L. H. Slaughter, Topeka. Clarinet Solo, Mr. Fred Richardson, Lawrence. Paper, Time, Mrs. Sallie Malone, Topeka. Oration, Miss Josephine Mason, Washington Literary Society, Topeka. A Few Facts Concerning Our People, Mr. Chas. A. Groves, K. & L. of Protection Literary, Edwardsville. So l o, Clarence Bradshaw, Topeka. Violin and Piano Duet, Miss Lillian Schumache, and Mr. Frank Martin, Troy Kas. Original Poem, Miss Lillie Burns, Coffeyville. Recitation, The Legend of Bregeraz, Miss Lula Harks, Ft. Scott. Recitation, The Leah Forsaken, Mrs. F. E. Moten, Topeka. Solo, Clarence Olden Topeka. Paper, Success and Defeat. Hon. Freeman L. Martin, of the Sunday Forum, Kansas City, Kas. This paper caused a great discussion and agitated the minds of the delegates for twelve hours and finally ended in a strong discussion with able men on both sides. Mr. Martin is quite a diplomat and undoubtedly one of the best readers we ever heard. Cornet Solo, Mr. Roscoe Guy, Topeka. Paper, Where is our Forest of Arden, Miss Minta Beck, Topeka. Piano Solo, Miss Georgia Watkins, Topeka. Miss Watkins is an accomplished pianists and was strongly enforced. She represented the Eta Epsilon Delta Club. The] Symposium Subject. Does the Sociological condition of the United States point to the decline of the Negro? Hon. I. F. NUMBER 1. The Inter-State Literary Association Convenes in Topeka in Its Fourteenth Annual Session and Enjoys a Very Interesting and Instructive Meeting. J. H. Guy Elected President. Bradley and Hon. A. M. Wilson of Leavenworth discussed it for a few moments and from what we gleaned of the discussion, the Negro has never held on to what men like Douglas and Pinchback and others had gained. J. Mordiaci Allen, of the Pleasant Hour Literary Society, Topeka, rendered one of his original poems which elicited greet applause and he was called back several times. Paper, The Opportunity, Miss Lucy Anderson, Wichita. The Ivy Club of this city gave a reception and dance at Odd Fellows Hall on Quincy St. on Thursday evening in honor of the Literary Society which was enjoyed by all. A White Girl Creates Sensation. Miss Dora Young, a white girl 17 years old, who resides with her mother at No. 1339 South Mole street, created quite a sensation in Clerk Goebel's office Tuesday when she applied for a license to marry Charles Kellems, aged 28 years, who happens to be a colored man. The clerk refused to grant the license on the ground that the consent of her father had not been obtained. Mrs. Young, the girl's mother, made an affidavit that she had not seen her husband for more than four years and had no knowledge of his whereabouts, and that he had not contributed any money co. toward the support of the family and Mrs. Young was perfectly willingado for her daughter to marry Mr. Kellems so the license was granted, and now Miss Young is Mrs. Chas. Kellems. She resides with her mother. Our representative called one day this week and had an interview over with Mrs. Young, who is evidently HE German, but speaks broken English. She said that Mr. Kellems came to Philadelphia from Rockville, Conn., last April, and she came early in May. They had resided in Rockville over 20 years. Mrs. Young has six children, Mrs. Kellems being the oldest. Mr. Kellems has been a friend of the family for over 15 years and since Mrs. Young has had to look out for herself he has boarded with them and has been an invaluable friend to the family therefore, she felt it an honor to have her daughter marry him Mrs. Young says she is glad that they are now married. She says Philadelphia is all right, but she likes Rockville better.—Philadelphia Tribune. Deserves Recognition. THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER hgiven its readers a special Christmas edition of exceptional merit. Amon its many excellent features is a full page write-up of Prof. W. T. Vernon president of Western university, Quindaro, Kans. A deserved tril and utes is paid to this talented young educator. He has built up a great stitution at Quindaro, and he has become a great influence in educiness tional and political circles, not only in Kansas but in the entire West. He is an orator of ability and he dousi-excellent service on the stump fcities the Republican party during the last campaign. This has put him very close to the administration and gives him a great advantage in his quest for a federal appointment. He is an applicant for the position of register of the treasury, and accord-ing to THE PLAINDEALER he is in a well fair position to get this or some other equally good appointment. The West is entitled to some recognition. We want to see some com-ong potent and well qualified Negro app the pointed from the West. In our judgment Prof. Vernon's services it the last and former campaign entle him to the recognition which bjo the seeks.—Omaha Enterprise. Miss Burns of Coffeyville was the guest of Miss Mary Jordan the past week. Miss Sadie Stone of Atchison was the guest of friends in the city last week. Mrs. James Johnson of Parkdale entertained friends at dinner New Year's Day. Mrs. Belle Murray of Atchison was the guest of Mrs. Frances Buckner last week. Master Theodore Coleman has been added to the office force of THE PLAINDEALER. Miss Inez Jeans of Lawrence was the guest of Miss Callie Williams during the holidays. Miss Hattie Ingram of Atchison spent several days in the city, the guest of friends. Mrs. M. B. Hawkins of Lawrence was the guest of Mrs. Henry Dillard and Mrs. Frances Buckner. Mrs. Lucy Grinstead and husband arrived to St. Louis Saturday after pleasant stay in the city. Mr. Theodore Copeland came up from Lawrence to attend the Interstate and to visit friends. Miss Hatte Anderson of Liberty, so was the guest of friends in the day during the holidays. Mrs. Wesley Northington entered her club Monday evening. Every pleasant time was had. Miss Inex Wood has returned from Kansas City, after spending the holidays with her father and friends. Mrs. Charles Phelps and daughter, Miss Pansy, of St. Joe were guests of M. Chiles a few days last week. Mrs. Thos. Glover and Mrs. Anderson of Wichita were the guests of Mrs. M. Chiles during the Interstate. Mrs. J. B. Merritt, after spending pleasant time with Mrs. Drusilla Merritt, returned to her home in maha. Mr. and Mrs. J. Tompkins of Oklahoma, with their daughter, Miss Jessie, spent several days in the city, the guests of friends. Mrs. L. Anderson, Mrs. B. Clark, Miss, L. Phelps and Miss B. Jones are the guests of Mrs. Matley dur- the Inter-State. The W. W. club of the Second C. church will give a New England upper at the church Jan'y 6, '05. Emission, 10 cents; supper free. Mrs. Alfred C. Cowan has returned her home in Brooklyn, N. Y., after extensive visit with her parents, t. and Mrs. J. R. Lytle of this city. Dr. and Mrs. Young, Miss Mamie Hillard of Lawrence, and Miss Lauraurlan of Kansas City were the hosts of Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Taylor ling the Inter-State. The members and friends of the street Baptist church very agreea- surprised their pastor, Rev. G. Harts, by presenting him with a overcoat as a Christmas present. Misses Bertha Tipton of Emporia, allie Rawles of Wichita and Elnora Hudson of Atchison were guests of Miss Arnicholas Chiles during the holidays. They left for their repective homes Sunday. We regret to learn of the loss to congressman Curtis and family of their fine China and glassware which was broken by the collapse the china cabinet Tuesday, denying $500 worth of fine china, glass and hand painted china, any pieces being their wedding presents. Mrs. Tolliver entertained the following ladies at 10 o'clock dinner last Monday: Mesdames S. W. Jones of Wichita, A. M. Ward, J. B. Early, of Kansas City, Kas., James Huddleson, R. H. Wade, Reed, A. T. Allen, B. R. Guy, Amanda Lucas, J. M. Brown, Rev. J. M. Brown, Henry Fuel, Wayman Ward, Harry Abbott, The Ladies Colored Orphans Home Association met last Monday afternoon with Mrs. G. W. Smith. Rev. C. G. Fishback became a member and paid $1. Enough money was appropriated to make two payments on the home property. The association earnestly solicits the help of the public in paying for the property that it may re-open in a proper financial condition. Tickets for the Booker T. Washington banquet will cost $1.00 per plate, and tickets to the lecture will cost 50 cents each. But those buying tickets for the banquet will be given a complimentary ticket to the lecture at the auditorium. Tickets for the banquet must be purchased before January 15,1905. Come early and get your ticket before the complimentary tickets are disposed of. Mrs. E. W. Matley and daughter entertained Tuesday evening Dec. 27 in honor of Mr. L. Goft, St. Louis, Mrs. Lee Anderson, Mrs. B. Clark and Miss Lizzie Phelps, of Wichita, Miss Birdie Jones, Arkansas City Mrs. Falls and Mrs. Smith, of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert, of Excelsior, Mo., Miss Nellie Ellis, of Emporia, Miss Cora Bennett, of Pittsburg, Kas., and Miss Lucy Grinstead, of St. Louis. A number of our most prominent young ladies banded together last Friday evening for the purpose of entertaining the visitors in the city. They procured the hall at 618 Kansas avenue, and decorated it in nice style for the occasion. One end of the hall was arranged for those who cared to dance, while the other was filled with card tables, cozy corners and other amusements. Music for the occasion was furnished by Guy's orchestra and was far above the average. None went away dissatisfied with the evening's enjoyment. Mrs. R. H. Wade entertained a few friends informally last Saturday afternoon complimentary to Mesdames A. M. Ward, J. B. Early, of Kansas City, Kas., and Miss H. V. Anderson, of Liberty, Mo., who were her guests during the holidays. Besides the guests of honor, those present were Mesdames John Merritt of Omaha, J. F. C. Taylor, C. J. Merrit, W. I. Jamison, Clarence Moss, O. A. Taylor, James Huddleson, W. W. Buckner, G. W. Smith, Misses Laura Harlan, of Kansas City, Mo., Hattie Ingram, of Atchison, Lela Ford, Hester Hawkins, Mary Jamison and Nora Hines. KOHL'S PHARMACY. Prescriptions a. Specialty. Pastor's Annual Letter. Dear Brethren:—All that remained of 1904 passed into eternity Saturday night at 12 o'clock and we are now entering upon another year's labor with the hope that God will continue to bless us in the future as he has in the past. Our relationship as pastor and people has been the most pleasant, our interests in all matters that pertain to the welfare of the church and the community have been one—your joys have been my joys and in your sorrows have I shared to the best of my abilities. Our membership during the past year has been steadily on the increase. Many of our loved ones have been added to the fold; about 75 persons have been enrolled on our church record. It is our prayer that the Lord will add to the church daily such as will be saved. LOYALTY OF MEMBERS. The members have shown their loyalty to both church and pastor from first to last. When the time came to lift the mortgage debt the members rallied as did the Japanese army at Port Arthur, burning the mortgage, paying debt on furnace and removing the chairs by placing in new circular pews at a cost of $550 besides keeping up expenses, which amount to nearly $100 monthly. There has been a constant stream of gifts, token of love and esteem, coming into the pastor's home, making glad the hearts of both pastor and wife, since the first day they entered the city. NON-RESIDENT MEMBERS. The members who have located in other cities, viz.: Mrs. Palmira Johnson and daughter Emma Johnson, of Colorado springs, Mr. Richard Gaines, of Chicago, Mrs. Bettie Gaines, Kansas City, and Mrs. Fanny Mallory, of Evansville, have always remembered Shiloh in a substantial way by sending donations from $1.00 to $5.00 continually. They have our prayers for their continued success and speedy return home. The deacons and trustees have co-operated harmoniously with the pastor in everything for the advancement of Christ's kingdom. Each officer has tried to serve the church to the best advantage. DEPARTMENTS. Our Sunday School department, under the management of Prof. Clinkscale, is second. to none in the state. The silver communion service which she presented to the church Sunday Jan. 1, will be a lasting monument of the loyalty of the school to the church. Our Baptist Young People's Union, with Mrs. Etta McKnight, as president, continues to grow in interest and attendance. Each Sabbath evening finds a host of earnest seekers after the truth as it is found in God's word. Our Mission Circle with Mrs. Emma Grines as president, is taking on new life. The Circle is trying to put themselves on a good financial basis so as to be able to do all the mission work of the church. The gospel must be preached among all nations. If we can not go let us help send someone who can. Ind. Phone 743. Bell Phone 561. MEMBERSHIP. OFFICERS. B. Y. P. U. MISSIONS. 732 Kansas Ave. Our Sewing Circle with Mrs. Millie Jones as president has served its purpose well both socially and financially. Their donations this past year in cash and matting for the aisles of the church amounted to $120. These ladies should have the support and encouragement of the whole church. YOUNG LADIES' CLUB. Our Young Ladies' Club under the management of Miss Gertrude Solomon as president is another powerful agency for good in the church. These young ladies are to be congratulated for the amount of substantial work accomplished by them. They have donated in cash the past year $71.08. The beautiful carpet around the altar will be a lasting monument to their memory. Our young girls have striven to show their loyalty to the church on all occasions. They have a bright future before them. They donated to the church this year $31.60. Words of encouragement from the older people will not be out of place. OUR DEAD. The hand of death has taken away a few of our loved ones, but we exist upon the hope that we shall join them again in a mansion above. "Peace be to their ashes." The financial condition of the church is showing marked improvement. At no time in the history of the church have we enjoyed such a season of prosperity. Our financial system is growing in favor with the people and our offerings are on the increase. We collected for all purposes $1800. 1st. That the Family Altar be erected in each home and that some portion of God's word be read each day. 2nd. That we try to be present at all the services of the church and take an active part in all the services. Speak, sing, pray, or give unto the Lord. 3rd. Thet we maintain a high standard of Christain character in all places and under all circumstances. 4th. That we encourage Christian education coupled with industrial training for our young people. 5th. That we bring some soul to Christ during this year. Praying God's blessing upon you in all the walks of life, I am yours for Christ and humanity. It is reported that our highly esteemed friend, Wm Hall, who is located in Kansas City, has taken unto himself one of the fairest maids in all Kansas to share his joys and sorrows. We did not learn the name of the fortunate young lady, but with the capture of Mr. Hall marks the passing of the jolliest crowd o' young men that ever lived in Topeka. He is a nice gentleman and his hosts of friends in Topeka regret that his duties as a railroad man prevent him and his estimable wife from be coming one of us. THE PLAINDEAL ER casts the proverbial old shoe and wishes them a pleasant voyage down life's rugged stream. SEWING CIRCLE. 8. 8. CLUB. OUR DEAD. OUR FINANCES. C. G. FISHBACK, Pastor. Undertakers and Embalmers. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. ONE FULL QUART OF HISKEY FREE We know the meaning of words and will do so we give claim to be the lowest-priced Whiskey House. Largest Mail Order Whiskey Consumers in the State. The best local coors beer in the country. People here wouldn't adderate if they knew how— honest Most whiskey sellers are noted for mixing watering. We will more genuine old whiskey and have a fine local coors beer. Equity we will be paid. Leopard joy! It needs by honest people in the North Carolina, in old-style copper stilk, so it is our grandfather's. First-rate whiskey is sold as a two-pound garbon, but its full price will be paid by mixed phone or we will buy it back. We have a capital and the People's National Bank and the Freddens Bank, of this city will tell you our word is good. To investors, our honest whiskey, we offer Seam Full Quarter of Whiskey, a fine local coors beer, a fine local snow and a drinking glass—all for $8.99. If you will double the above and pet $2 free One Full Quarter. We have some of this whiskey only 1 year ago. We have a fine local coors beer, a fine local snow and give free corkcrucs, drinking glass and plan, making this whiskey cost less than $2.99 per gallon. We ship in plain boxes with no marks to indulge in Fishery in New England. We have Kennecott, Maine, and Dakotas most add 20 ounces per quart ounce. THE CASPER CO. (New) 958 Casper Ride WINSTON-SALISBURG Over 258,000 Pleased Customers Shipments made in plain form. We market indi- cate contents. ONE FULL QUART OF WHISKEY FREE We know the meaning of words and will do as we wish. We claim to be the Jewel-piece Whiskey House in the Largest Mail Order Whiskey Consers in the South. We are the largest Whiskey House in the South. People have wouldn't adderlance if they knew how—that most whiskey sellers are noted for mixing, mingling and watering. We still more genuine old whiskey and hay water any known competitor. "Casper's 11 Year Old" Whiskey is made by honey gourmet in North Carolina, in old-style copper stills, just as made by our grandfathers. First-rate whiskey is sold as "0.90 in 0.90 per gallon, but it's not any better than "Casper's 11 Year Old". And the Proprietor National Bank and the Piedmont Bank of this city will tell you our word is good. To introduce our old homes whiskey, we offer Sear Full Quart of "Casper's 11 Year Old"—two sample bottles for $10.00. If 0.90 in 0.90 will double the above and put in free One Full Quart We have some of this whiskey only 1 years old, and will send gallon beer for $10 or will furnish twenty full quart仓 of this whiskey will have 10 gallons. We plan, making this whiskey cost less than $2.90 per gallon consumed. We ship in palm houses with no marks to indicate customer, and Proprietor all Express. Buyer West of Town, Kennewick, Missoula and Dakota most add 20 cents per quart extra. THE CASPER CO. (958) CASPER RIDGE WINSTON-SALISBURY, MN A NEGRO LIBRARY FREE! we want a negro library of four Volumes containing the sum total of knowledge, negro literature, negro progress and negro achievements? Those four books contain everything that anybody could wish to know in negro race. They are: "I The Progress of A Boca or The Advancement of The American," by Dr. W. B. Craigman, Clark University, Atlanta, Ga. Price, $1.25. "The Story of My Life and Work," by Dr. Booker T. Washington, $1.50. "Twentieth Century Negro Literature or a Cyclopedia of Thought," written of America's Greatest Negroes, Edited by Dr. B. W. Culp. Price, $2.85. "Golden Thoughts on Chastity and Precaution," by Prof. J. H. and Dr. W. J. Truitt Price, $1.50. WANTED—Do you want the agency for one or more of the above dry Fires. It is worth $7.25. Only those who take an agency can get layup from $5.00 to $10.00 a day. We pay big commissions, supply books in full partition—what we say. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Illinois Envelope Your education affects you. Real spot, too. 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: **AGENTS WANTED**—Do you want the agency for one or more of the above books? If you so get the *Above Library Free*, it will worth $2.25. Only those who take an agency can get it. The Agency for Above Library Free is held on Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. This week we commission lars on credit and send Gutill Free. Write for full participation. At once. Don't hesitate to mean what we say. AGENTS WANTED—Do you want the agency for books? If so you get the Above Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only those who free. Agents now in the field are making from $5.00 to $10.00 a day. We pay bi- on credit and send Giftill Free. Write for full partici- lars at once. Don't hesitate—we mean what we say. In the Pay Envel That is where our education affe- It is a vital spot, too. In the Pay Envelope That is where our education affects you. It is a vital spot, too. Here is the logic of the situation: 1. The more you know about any given line of work the better you can do that work. 1. The more you know about any given life better you can do that work. 2. The better you can do your work the more will be in demand. 3. The more your services are in demand the or wages you can command. And you can obtain this Salary earning educa Through the instrumentality of the International Correspondence S Of Scranton, P know about any given line of work the work. can do your work the more your services services are in demand the better salary command. in this warning education commentality of the National Condidence Schools Of Scranton, Pa. e easy, too. e in your spare time moments and without e regular daily work. The payments, if necessary, are easy. es, nor any combination of conditions or e system is not designed to fully meet. 2. The better you can do your work the more your services will be in demand. 3. The more your services are in demand the better salary or wages you can command. And you can obtain this The conditions are easy, too. You study at home in your spare time moments and without interference with your regular daily work. You study at home in your spare time moment interference with your regular daily work. The cost is small. The payments, if neces There are no obstacles, nor any combination of circumstances that our system is not designed to The cost is small. The payments, if necessary, are easy. There are no obstacles, nor any combination of conditions or circumstances that our system is not designed to fully meet. Cut this out and mail it to the Local Representative whose address is given elsewhere in this annex. 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French ... German ... Spanish Occupation Name Address City State Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Bookers Mother Playing Topeka. Kansas. And right at this time also we are offering Do yourself the justice of at least knowing what we are doing for others and what we can do for you if you care to have us Send for Further Particulars Note the inquiry blank in the lower left-hand corner of this announcement. Place an X opposite the position you desire an qualify for. Sign your name and address, then cut out the form and mail it to the address given on the bottom of this advertisement. You will at your receive full and complete information. Address all communications to ROY D. MARSH, Rep. 110 W. 6th Street, Topkha, Kuwait. Ball Phone 915 Red. Booker T. Washington IN TOPEKA AT THE AUDITORIUM, TUESDAY, JAN. 17, 1905. Reduced Rates on All Railroads. Admission - 50c. Booker T. Washington (Continued from First Page.) ple, yet two thirds of this man's address was devoted to ridicule and abuse of the colored people. The sad feature of such an address lay in the fact that in many parts of the country such a speech is taken seriously. To most of those who heard it and to those who knew the man in that community it did no especial harm, for the people knew that his talk did not tally with his actions, but he had become so accustomed to making that kind of speech that he repeated by force of habit. This man had drawn his first life's sustenance from the breast of a colored woman, had been reared by one, and at that moment he had dozens of the best colored people in that section on his plantation, any one of whom would have laid down their lives for him, and the man himself would have fought to the death in defense of these colored servants of his. Every year these same laborers were making him richer and richer by their patient, faithful labor, and he would trust them with all that he possessed. In this community the Negroes have never made an unavailing appeal to this man for aid in building churches or school houses, or in supporting a school. Few white men anywhere in the world in their actual daily practice had done more to help the black man. Yet, such a speech read in the newspapers at a distance would give the impression to thousands of colored laborers that the county in which the speaker lived was for them absolutely unsafe. Such a speech was not calculated to gain a single vote, but it was calculated, in my opinion, to lose to the community a od many bales of cotton. I repeat. few understand how much good that be accomplished in the way of could the colored people lead law helping and useful lives if more abiding le would take occasion white people vate and in public to both in praod qualities instead of praise their guiculing them. reviling and rio duties and obliga duties and obliga- ple, I would say realize fully the In regard to the tions of my own pe that unless they re opportunities that are before them in the south and seize every chance to improve their methods of labor, the time will come when Italians and other foreigners will tempt to displace them in the labor work of the south just as the Chinese are displacing the Negro in South Africa. One charge frequently brought against us in that we cannot be depended upon for constant and uninterrupted labor; that an excursion or other excitement will take laborers from the very places where their services are most needed. The complaint is frequently made that if paid on Saturday night the laborers will probably not return to work until all the cash received has been expended, and that on the plantation the colored tenant takes little interest in caring for the property of the landlord. These things our people should change. I hope I may be pardoned for speaking so plainly and in so much detail and at such length, but I believe that the south is on the eve of a season of prosperity, such as it has never before experienced, and that by mutual understanding and sympathetic co-operation each of these two races of the south can help forward the interests of the other, and thus cement a friendship between them that shall be an object lesson for all the world. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Tuskegee, Ala. Maj. Ford Writes. National Cemetery, Dec. 30, 1904. THE PLAINDEALER: A week before Christmas I was very agreeably surprised to receive a letter from my old friend, C. A. Tidwell of Fort Scott, stating that he and Mr. T. S. Penix of Kansas City would leave Fort Scott on the 10th of December en route to Port Hudson to spend Christmas with me. On the 21st I went to Baton Rouge and met the gentlemen on their arrival, After a little stroll through the streets of the capitol city we took the train for Port Hudson, fifteen miles distant, reaching our destination at 1:30 p.m. On Saturday, the 24th, I drove the gentlemen P. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. over to the little town of Zachary, on the Yaz. and Mississippi Valley railroad, where they realize as never before the preponderance of the colored population over the whites in the black belt. The streets were thronged with country people making their Christmas purchases, but in all that vast throng but two white persons were visible, a man and a boy. This is not strange when we realize that more than two thirds of the population of this parish are colored and more than half of the white people of the parish reside in the city of Baton Rouge. Very many of these colored people are wealthy, quite a number of them owning their plantations, and very many others who are renters making a good living. One renter, a near neighbor of mine, made this year twenty-five bales of cotton on thirty acres, three bales were paid for rent, four bales paid his account with the merchant, which left him eighteen bales. These he sold early, when cotton was bringing a good price, and starts off the new year with $966 to the good. Others in this vicinity have done equally as well, some not quite as well. I sometimes wish that some of the idle about Kansas City were as profitably employed, for with all the restrictions and oppressions that we read of, our success or failure is left largely in our own hands, whether we live in Kansas or Louisiana. The gentlemen spent the week very pleasantly; a great portion of the time was spent in fishing on a beautiful lake situated about a mile from the cemetery, and teeming with fish ot many varieties. I know it sounds unseasonable to speak of spending these late December days on a lake in an open boat, to you who in Kansas are drawn up around your bathrobes, but when I tell you that the thermometer registers 80 degrees on my front porch, and also that the air is laden with the perfumes of flowers everywhere, you will realize that it is not so bad. We caught an abundance of fish, Mr. Penix winning the laurels by landing a six pound bass, and nearly upsetting the boat in efforts to catch its mate. Mr. Tidwell also succeeded in landing the largest bass he had ever caught. We returned in the n. All evening laden with a good catch of black bass and crappie. We made another trip to the lake the next day and duplicated our first day's catch. We had intended making another trip to the lake, but a light rain came up, so we spent the day very pleasantly at home. The gentlemen made their departure for home on the 27th. I accompanied them on their journey as far as Baton Rouge. They carried with them, I am assured, very different impressions of Louisiana from those they had formed in Kansas. I have just received my Christmas number of THE PLAINDEALER, and congratulate you on the excellence of its make-up. In looking over its pages the familiar faces of my friends therein depicted carry me back to dear, old Kansas, and my memory reverts to other days. Yours truly, GEOR. W. FORD. Whitecappers Sent Up. BROOKHAVEN MISS.—Judge Wilkinson has announced sentences in the Lincoln county whitecapping cases. He pronounced one life sentence, five for fifty years each, one for twenty-five and several twenty year sentences in the penitentiary. They were all white men, members of the Farmer's League, found guilty of whitecapping Negroes. Dave Posey was found guilty of manslaughter for killing Ben Bayless, a Negro. He was given twenty-five years. Judge Wilkinson passed sentence on the other men as follows: Oscar Franklin, life imprisonment for the killing of Eli Hilson, a Negro; Will Franklin, D. W. Smith, Elias Smith, R. L. Smith and Elbert Gill each fifty years in the penitentiary for manslaughter for killing Henry List, a Negro. J. A. P. Troy, a Negro, for burglary, one year; Sam Posey, who pleaded guilty to two charges of whitecapping and was convicted of highway robbery, was sentenced to ten years on the robbery charge, and five years on each of the whitecapping charges, a total of twenty years. Before going behind prison walls at Lee's Drug Store,Guy's Grocery Store, Chiles' Grocery, Bigbee's Grocery, the Potter Hotel, Cooper's Cafe. and Charles Lytle's Barbershop. roads. VICTIMS OF CUPID'S DART. On New Year's Day Captain Albert Ross, our esteemed editor and manager of Kansas City branch office department, and Miss Marie Ashton, one of Kansas City's charming young ladies were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony. Miss Ashton was educated in the public schools of Washing- THE CAPT. ALBEET BOSS. ton, D. C., and is a graduate of St. Francis Catholic convent of Baltimore, Md. She came to Kansas City four years ago to live with her sister, Mrs. Lucy Ashton-Woods, then the matron of Douglass Hospital and Nurse Training school. Miss Ashton completed the course of trained nurse at this institution and has a reputation that stands high among the best people, white and black, of the two Kansas Cities. Capt. Albert Ross is well known all over the West. Born for terms ranging from ten years to fifty, the ten convicted whitecappers are to be allowed to eat one last Christmas dinner with their families. It was intended to send the pris- of Kansas parents, educated in public schools of New Mexico, graduated from High school and Business college of Colorado Springs, and for three years instructor of military and business course and financial agent of Western Tuskegee at Topeka. He has traveled extensively over the West in the interest of THE [Picture of a woman with a headband and a necklace.] MRS. ALBERT BOSS. PLAINDEALER and the Industrial Institute. As a stenographer, typewriter and notary public, and a man of business energy and ability he has demonstrated his talents by compiling a business directory of colored churches, lodges, clubs, homes and business men of the two Kansas Cities He is a teacher of Metropolitan Baptist Sabbath school and president of the Young Men Usher's union of Kansas City. Captain Ross is a Kansas boy of whom all Kansas and the West may well feel proud. oners, some of whom are among the most prominent men in the county, so the penitentiary Thursday. The men will be taken to the penitentiary Monday. Topeka Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kaz. very Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 112 EAST SEVENTH STREET. FRIDAY, JAN. 6, 1905. TO OUR READERS. This week we put before you an eight page paper at $1.50 per year, which we hope will be appreciated and read. We shall offer prizes of different valuable articles to our readers. We will give a graphophone, a ladies' and a gentlemen's gold watch and several other prizes to both agents and subscribers. We are striving hard to make this paper one of the largest in the country. We shall continue advocating the rights and privileges of American citizens for all that is due them before the law. We are asking no special privileges for any one. We think the time is at hand when the color and condition of a man should be cast aside and the worth and merit of the party considered. We shall continue to condemn the outrages that are being perpetrated on our race in certain parts of the United States and we are opposed to class legislation and black laws. We are opposed to idle and worthless Negroes and will continue to pound upon them until they leave the street corners and loafing places and seek labor which is honorable and right. We think that more of our people should take to the farm and industrial pursuits which would make them grow more independent and strong. There are not enough of our people in business and in other lines of work which will bring them in contact with all business men and thereby bring the recognition sought by us. We are offering several inducements to our agents, paying them 25 per cent on all subscriptions sent to this office. Heretofore there has been a great influx of agents who haunted this office for work, but never accomplished anything towards bringing business this way. We do not care to be haunted by useless and careless people who wish to annoy this office for agencies as heretofore, and who do no work. We want business and we will do business with those who care to assume the responsibility of doing so. This paper is in circulation all over the United States and foreign countries. Our advertising rates are reasonable and those who care to advertise with us will find that they will save money as well as make money by getting our rates. We also have a job department in connection and we do all kinds of printing: minutes, pamphlet cards, letter heads, at reasonable prices. Please give us your work, thereby strengthening the paper, so we may be able to herald the news of our people over this broad land without being hindered by financial causes. There is no white man's paper that will give the news of the Negro people in their social and domestic life as THE PLAINDEALER and other colored journals will. Therefore it is strange to us why so many of our race do not read their own journals instead of so many white papers. The time has come for us to be fair in this matter. A HAPPY New Year to all. THE PLAINDEALER extends greetings to President Roosevelt and both branches of congress, and calls their attention to the platform made in Chicago, Reduce the representation in congress according to vote. Do not get weak and let those southern democrats bluff you. Also the supreme court: decide on the side of right, not might. WILL HILL, Al. Rodgers. Manager. Proprietor. The "ZANZIBAR" SALOON AND HOTEL. Hotel on European Plan. 12 elegantly furnished rooms. Gas and Steam heat. Fine Wines, Liquor sand Cigars POOL AND WHIST ROOMS IN CONNECTION. 208 Independence Avenue. KANSAS CITY, - - MO. The Boysall go to The Oregon, Hams Place, Junction City, Kas. NEWPORT RESTAURANT, TIBB STARNES. PROP. Everything First-class—Short Orders a Specialty. 1315 DUDGE 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. GOOD MABLS. 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 MR. AND MRS. ROBT-STARNES. Florida Sleeper FRISCO SYSTEM 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 leave 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. East on the Southwest Limited You cannot drop your napkin and pick it up in the dining car of The Southwest Limited. A waiter will be there with a clean one. A porter was recently disciplined for brushing a hat with a whisk.broom instead of a brush. These are little things, but they show how excellence of service is maintain on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. 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. COEB, Southwestern Passenger Agent, 907 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. WESTERN UNVIERTSIY. WESTERN UNVIERTSIY. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West. ..... DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College State Industrial. 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EVERY LARGE CITY IN TEXAS, OKLAHOMA AND INDIAN TERRITORY IS LOCATED ON THE Missouri, Kansas & Texas Ry. This is a reason why you should travel and ship your freight via "THE KATY" to Dallas, Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Galveston, Waco, Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Shawnee, So. Mr. Alester and Muskogee. "Katy," Write me for particulars. ST. LOUIS, MO. 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 diverring 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 BAIRD, Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. By Anna M. Tillson, Deputy Clerk. 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When in Kansas City stop at Hotel Newport 1807 Tracy Avenve. MRS. V. L. NORTH, Proprietress. Furnished Rooms. Hot and Cold Water Baths. Gas and Furnace Heat. Home Phone 5327 Main. Kansas City, Missouri WHEN IN ATCHISON call on Mrs. Anna Lemons at 116 N. 8th street, who keeps a first-class ROOMING HOUSE and RESTAURANT. Give him a call. Everything first-class and up-to-date. KANSAS. Headquarters! KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF 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. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont. 33 Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 West 15th., Wichita, Kans. 35 Mrs. Fannie Washington, 627 N. 27, S. Omaha, Neb. 37 Mrs. Mary Roberson, 1011 Maple St., Atchison, Kans. 38 Mrs. Patsy B. Gooding, Box 338, Wier City, Kans. 52 Miss Jennie Alexander, 948 Penn., Lawrence, Kans. 63 Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, 1112 Oakland, Kansas City, Kans. 77 Mrs. A. Pickens, 250 E. 15th., Topeka, Kans. 85 Mrs. Ella Cornish, N. Topeka, Kans. 89 Mrs. Maggie Brown, 1204 Dodge, Omaha, Neb. 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 310 N. 12, Omaha, Neb. 92 Mrs. Mary L. Williams, 717 C. St., Lincoln, Neb. 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., N. Topeka, Kans. 559 Mrs. Christena Bell, 294 N. William St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 11 St., Coffeyville, Kans. 777 C. M'S ADDRESSES 333 Number. 1 William M. Watkins, Box 184, Wier City, Kans. 2 Andrew Smith, 308 East Eleventh St, Coffeyville, Kans. 3 Geo. W. Taylor, 111 Mound, Atchison 4 Geo. C. 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., Coffey- ville, 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, 1944 NOTICE. My apprehension for a permit to sell interimizing liquor according to law at 1235 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 application at his office in the court house in the said city of Topeka, on Wednesday, the 13th day of January, 1905, at 9 o'clock a.m. of said day. W. R. KENNADY, Applicant Lancaster Bros. The Turf Wholesale Agents ust and Milwaukee Beer. Junction City, Kas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. State of Kansas, Shawnee county, so. In the matter of the estate of Lewis Adams, late of Shawnee county, Kansas. Notice is hereby given, that on the 23th day of November, A. D. 1904, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Lewis Adams, late of Shawnee county, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govera themselves accordingly. WESLEY HALE. UNEXCELLED SERVICE VIA FRISCO TO POINTS IN Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida AND THE SOUTHEAST, AND TO Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas AND THE SOUTHWEST, The Famous Health and Pressure Records, EUREKA SPRINGS AND HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, Beached most conveniently by this route. Round Trip Homesekers' Ticket at rate of ONE FARE plus $8, on sale first and third Tuesday of each month. For descriptive literature and detailed information as to rates, train service, etc. address J. C. 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Remember that the Original Ozuselod Ox Marrow is put up only in intertest that claim to be just as good—but always insist upon putting the genuine, as it never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful, giving it that health and beauty necessary for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly pertumed. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities, it is the most possible for anybody to produce preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by drugs gists and dealers, or by your local pharmacy. For 49 for the bottle expressed paid. We pay all postage and express charges. Send postal or express money order. Please mention name of paper, writing. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabush 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. IND. 'PHONE 996 2. OFFICE HOURS 8:30 to 12 a. m. x to 5 p. m. Sundays 9 to 11 a. m. DR. A. C. BRISCOE. DENTIST. WM. E. JACKSON, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGON Office 404 Kansas Ave. OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A.M. 12 M. to 4 P.M. Ind. Phone 369. 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 deafness of women and private deafness. Office and Residence, 1327 MADISON STREET. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 826 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 774. Office Hours 7 to 9 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mrs. Ed. Page of Denver is visiting relatives in the city. Legislature begins Tuesday; let us have good and just laws. One Year's subscription at $1.50 counts 150 votes in the contest. Our new governor goes in next Monday. We predict a good administration for him. Miss Cora Merritt left Sunday for Manhattan, where she will look after her business interests. Mrs. King of Lawrence was the guest of her son, J. P. King of this city during the holidays. Mrs. C. Smith of Kansas City was in the city last week, the guest of her mother, Mrs. M. Clinkscale. Rev. T. C. Harvey of Kansas City, Kans. is destined to become one of the leading ministers of Kansas. Prof. Clarence Fisher, quite an accomplished pianist from Junction City, was a visitor in the city last week. Miss Estella Wilson and Miss Ida Brown of Kansas City were the guests of Miss Emma Gaines last week. Miss Mabel Jones of Oskaloosa spent several days in the city last week, the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. P. King. The Washington Literary will render an interesting program at the Second C. P. church next Wednesday evening. Miss Estella Martin, one of Sedalia's popular teachers visited her uncle, Wm. Johnson, 1335 Van Buren street last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bledsoe spent several days in Kansas City and left via Topeka Thursday for their future home in Denver. Mensrs. Perle and Clarence Tipton and Wm. Elliott of Emporia attended the Inter-State Literary and visited friends the past week. Quite a number of the soldiers at Fort Riley and citizens of Junction City will visit in Topeka this winter, attracted by the Washington lecture and the Lincoln Day exercises. Montgomery Bolden returned from Omaha after a ten days visit with his sister and relatives. He is one of the leading gardeners east of Oakland. Look out for him next year. Mrs, S. McCarroll entertained at 10 o'clock breakfast in honor of Mrs. S. W. Jones of Wichita, Kans. The following were present: Mrs. S. W. Jones. Taylor Reed, Lemon Clark, J. M. Rivers. At a meeting at 618 Kansas ave. Wednesday evening it was agreed by all assembled that the Cosmopolitan club remain in control of the banquet to be tendered Prof. Booker T. Washington on the 17th inst. J. E. Orr spent Wednesday in the city. Each $1.50 subscription entitles one to 150 votes in the contest. Miss Nellie Ellis and little Mayme Elliott returned to Emporia Monday. Miss Evalyn P. Hickman is visiting relatives and friends in Frankfort, Kansas. Miss Cora Bennett left Tuesday for Pittsburg, where she will resume her studies in the state manual training school. Thou. Fitzhugh of Kansas City. Mo. spent New Year's Day with Fred Newmau. He made this office an agreeable call. William Jackson, Jr., a teacher in the schools of Council Grove, spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson. Miss Cyrenia G. Smith departed Monday, after a most delightful vacation, for Emporia, where she will resume her studies in the State Normal. Misses Bertha and Gertrude Richardson of Oklahoma City were guests of Mrs. Frances Buckner during the holidays. They departed Sunday for their home. Mrs. Susie P. Kimbro of Oklahoma City, who spent the holidays in this city w. th her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Perkins on State street, has returned to her home. The many friends of Miss Jennie Willis, who is now in Colorado for her health, will be pleased to learn that she is getting along nicely and enjoying good health. Miss Jessie Jones entertained the Ne Plus Ultra art club Friday afternoon. Mrs. Meagham was a pleasant visitor. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Jackson Jan'y 6. 1905. The ladies' sewing circle met with Mrs. D. Merritt Wednesday afternoon, and Mrs. Williams was elected president; Mrs. Martha Richardson, sec'y and Mrs, K. H. Wade, treas Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Smith entertained at Christmas dinner the following persons: Rev. and Mrs. Duvall, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Barber, Mr. and Mrs. David Beard, Lizzie and David Duvall. C. H. Warwick of Sedalia, Mo. delivered one of his original poems at the Inter-State Literary association which elicited much applause. He was several times called bnck and recited several of the many poems which he has written. Mrs. Ed. Greer of Topeka visited her sister, Mrs. M. Robertson of Kansas City, Mo. last week. On Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Greer were highly entertained at a whist party by Mrs. Robertson and on Friday evening by Mrs. Gorbon. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bass entertained about twenty guests at their home in Lowman Hill last Monday at a Christmas dinner. There were five courses consisting of oysters, turkey, cranberry jelly, eggnogg, ices, cakes, fruits and nuts. All enjoyed themselves and were sorry when the time came to leave. The executive committee of the Kansas Lincoln Day club met in this city during the holidays, and arrangements were put on foot for the annual Lincoln Day exercises to be held in this city on the evening of Feb'y 13. Owing to political conditions it is certain this year will be greater than any in the history of that organization. We would like to see our colored teachers attend the State Teachers' association which convenes at the state capitol once each year. We see no reason why more of our educators should not take advantage of this organization and attend. There is no discrimination except that it be on the part of the colored teachers, as the whites will gladly welcome them in the organization, and we hope that at the next session there will be a number of colored teachers present. It is right and just that they should attend. Do You Know THE PLAINDEALER will be eight pages from this week. DURING THE NEXT SIX MONTHS THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS PRIZES AWARDED FOR DIFFERENT THINGS. SEE PARTICULARS IN NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE. THE GREAT EDUCATOR TO BE GUEST OF TOPEKA. Citizens Will Banquet Him. Kansas Negroes should Turn Out in Full Force. May Be Last Opportunity to Hear Him. Principal Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, will visit Topeka Tuesday January 17th, at which time a general educational rally will be held at the Auditorium in the interest of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute- This Institution is becoming to be known generally as "The Western Tuskegee;" five of the teachers are 9 graduates of Tuskegee Institute and the Tuskegee idea is being carried out as far as possible. It is the only undenominational Industrial School in the west, so Mr. Washington believes that he must give it his unqualified support. Several years ago Mr. Washington visited Topeka under the auspices of Washbvrn College and it was impossible for the members of our race to reach him. At this time he comes directly to reach and help our people, so it is hoped that the Negroes of Topeka, Shawnee County and Kansas will turn out in large numbers to hear him. Mr. Washington is undoubtedly the greatest educator in the country and what he says will prove quite helpful to all. The colored people of Topeka are planning to have a magnificent banquet at the close of the lecture. The Cosmopolitan Club has full charge of the banquet. James H. Guy, a trustee of the Institution is President of the Cosmopolitan Club and he will be pleased to give any information concerning the banquet. Chancellor Strong of the University of Kansas and President Wilkinson of the State Normal School at Emporia will also be present and make short talks. Jackson's Military Band, Mrs. J. M. Wright and the students from the Institute will furnish the musical numbers. The railroads have granted a special rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip. We understand that there will be special excursions from Ottawa, Baldwin, Lawrence and Kansas City. The admission to the lecture is only fifty cents. This is the first time that the admission has been lower than one dollar. We hope to see at least four thousand members of our race at the Auditorium wheu Mr. Washington lectures. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH. (NORTH TOPEKA.) The services at the church were well attended last Sunday both morning and evening. Collection for the day was $27.75. Rev. H. W. White left Monday for Memphis, Tenn., to visit with his family. The members of the church presented Rev. White a $20 overcoat for a Xmas present. Mrs. Amanda Alexander served a delicius New Years dinner Sunday for Rev. H. W. White, Mrs. M. D. Jones, Misses Ollie Stull, Daisie Morgan, Amanda Williams, Grace Stull and Alta Jones. The Sunday school elected the following officers for the ensuing year:—Mrs. M. D. Jones, superintendent; Hez. Taylor, asst. supt.; Miss Pearl Woods, secretary; Mrs. Amanda Alexander, treasurer. Mr. Arnic Bledsoe and his bride spent three days in Kansas City visiting his sister, Mrs. L. Bacote, returning this city Wednesday, and left that afternoon for their home in Denver. Miss Maud Pennington, the bride, was one of the leading young ladies of this side and her many friends regret very much to part with her, but the bible says "What God joins together, let not man put asunder." So we wish Mr. and Mrs. Bledsoe much joy. Miss Pearl Woods is on the sick list this week. Topeka Ave.—5 rooms, $1100- $100 cash. Topeka Ave.—4 rooms, $700. Topeka Ave.—7 rooms, $1200. Acre property, $150—$50 cash. Lots on Kansas avenue, $100. Lots on Kansas avenue, $25. Leaves Kansas City at 2:20 A. M. daily, arriving at all principal Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas points the same day. Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Issues policies the sums of $250, $500,$1,000,also $75 $100,$150 and $200 for children over 6 years of age. This is the only colored Fraternal Insurance Society in he U.S. Our society is similar to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF S. MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent INSURANCE. heprotection of our family of insurance. Good agents wanted. P. C. THOMAS Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, FREE FREE Send your name and address, with the names and hair tones, and we will send to you free of charge a Cream. It brightens the skin immediately upon application five minutes after it has been applied. Be not deceived person into a white person, but Instantona Massage several shades lighter. It whitens, smooths, soothes, stantly wrinkles, tan, discolorations, scars, blotches, mats and all facial imperfections, and brings back to the mouth and peach-like tint of youth. Positively not injurious, grandest discovery of the twentieth century. In order we will send a large sample by mail, postz a paid, above. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 East Brook BOLEY The Colored Town Home of the One Year Old and 6000 Acres of Land Surrounding Leased and Bought by Negroes. 2 Land in the Creek Nation Surrounded and Bought by Negroes. city is similar in character and management DIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and no intelligent Negro should be without one of our families warrants no delay in the ants wanted. For further information write A. C. THOMAS, Natl Sec., fifth street, Topcka, Kansas. FREE FREE the names and addresses of three friends interested in free of charge a large sample of Instantona Massage likely upon application. The improvement will be seen Be not deceived. No preparation can turn a colored Instantona Massage Cream will make the darkest skin soothes, soothes, purifies, and beautifies. Removes in- dars, blotches, moth patches, liver spots, smallpox pits back to the most faded completion the satiny texture ly not injurious. Used by old and young. It is the century. In order to prov its great beautifying power, must be paid, absolutely free. Write to-day to 10 East Broad Street, RICIIMOND, VA. EY, I.T., Red Town and one of the Negro. and 600 Inhabitants! Surrounding Boley has Already been Negroes. 20,000 Acres of the Best ion Surrounding Boley to be Leased. Society in he U.S. Our society is similar in character and management to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE. heprotection of our families warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topcka, Kansas. FREE Send your name and address, with the names and addresses of three friends interested in hair tonies, and we will send to you free of charge a large sample of Instantona Massage Cream. It brightens the skin immediately upon application. The improvement will be seen five minutes after it has been applied. Be not deceived. No preparation can turn a colored person into a white person, but Instantona Massage Cream will make the darkest skin whiter, lighter. It whitens, smooths, soothes, purifies, and beautifies. Remove stantly wrinkles, tan discolorations, scars, blotches, moth patches, liver spots, small pox pits and all facial impressions, and brings back to the most fixed completion the natty feature and peach-like tint of youth. Restore. In order to provide its great beautifying power, we will send a large sample by mail, postz. paid, absolutely free. Write to day to BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 East Broad Street, RICIIMOND, VA. BOLEY, I.T. 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. THE ONLY SALOON FURNISHED Open Day and Night. F ONLY WAY" POOL HALL. FINISHED ROOMS. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. MKT WOODMEN RE L. OI PROTECTION DAY MIXER. JIM NICKOLS. BOLEY, I. T. NIGHT MINER. HORACE BURKE. Some Interesting Scenes About Western University, Quindaro, Kansas. The image shows a group of people in a room with a large window. Two individuals are seated on a couch, facing each other, while another person stands in front of them, playing a keyboard. The room appears to be a living space, with a bed and a desk visible in the background. The lighting is dim, suggesting an indoor setting. THE BALL GAME Making Practical Dressmakers and Economical Housewives In Plain Sewing. A GOOD OFFICER. Mrs. Elia Golden's Brilliant Record as Head of Golden Sheaf Tabernacle. Mrs. Ella Golden, High Priestess of Golden Sheaf Tabernacle, No. 91, Omaha, Neb., is doing much to build up the Knights and Daughters of Tabor in that portion of Neb. This Tabernacle was organized in 1890 and since that time this organization has been one of the leading orders of the city of Omaha, having at the present time fifty-four (54) members in good standing. They had two members to die during the past year and their THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN MRS. ELLA GOLDEN. beneficiaries received their endowment from the Grand Jurisdiction as soon as the proof of the death was made. Mrs. Golden is Past Queen Mother of Mayflower Tent No. 45, which she held for four years. She is Deputy Grand Preceptress. In 1901 she organized a Tabernacle in Butte, Mont., known as the Emma Gaines Tabernacle, No. 32 which is doing nicely and has a large mem bership. In 1903 she organized a Tabernacle in Council Bluffs, Iowa. known as the Ella Golden Tabernacle No. 3, which is also doing nicely. She is Past Presiding Learning to be Up-to-Date Printers. Dressmakers and Economical Housewives Princess, which she held for two years and is also Asst. Matron in Shaffer Chapter, No. 42, Eastern Star. She is also president of the Daughters of Bethel, No. 9 and Worth Mistress of the True Reformers Society, and is one of the substantial supporters and church workers of St. John's A. M. E. church. Her residence is 310 N. 12th St., Omaha, Neb., where she also has her headquarters for the lodge work that she is interested in. Mrs. Golden is one of Omaha's leading and highly respected ladies and is doing much for the advancement of the Orders of which she is connected, for the np-building of her race. There are very few women of her color in that portion of the country who are connected in lodge work. ATCHISON. This is a new year. Let us save our money and not dress it out or blow it in on big dinners and parties. We know a man here who has nicely cared for his family, bought and paid for four places all out of $9 a week salary. We again request you to make known to us your trips out of the city, get in the news that you have guests or a social function and it will be sent to the PLAINDEALER office. Don't think we are fortune tellers and ought to know. Those who did send items last year please accept thanks. J. Flemmings, of Chicago, spent last week here visiting his mother-in-law Mrs. Mattie Edwards. Mrs. Rachel Covington, of Omaha, Neb., spent Christmas with her children, Mattie Edwards, Maggie Harper, Lillie Jones and W. A. Covington. It was a family reunion. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Griffith, of Kansas City, Mo., spent a happy Christmas with her parents E. P. Pennel and wife. Rev. Howard, evangelist of the A. M. E. Church is conducting a series of meetings for Rev. A. C. Terrel. Mrs. A. Walker, of Blue Rapids, Kas., spent a pleasant Christmas with her children. Mrs. Ida V. Mosley, student at Douglas Hospital, was up a few days last week. She likes the work and will make an excellent trained nurse. Henry Fletcher is very popular with his pupils. They gave him several presents for Christmas. The superintendent predicts a good future for him. They say Mr. Bolen has married Miss P, Billingsley. Quite a youthful couple indeed. Water's Band rendered some very good music Saturday evening on Commercial street. Mrs. Lena Moore, of St. Joseph, spent an enjoyable Christmas with her parents. The body of Joe Irvin was brought here and entered at Mt. Vernon Wednesday. His brother, Scott, accompanied the remains. The rally at Ebenezer Baptist church was led by the Missourians with Benj. Jackson captain. He raised $51, and the Kentuckians led by Jas. Brown raised $31. The contest was quite spirited. The King's Sons and Daughters will give a special musical program on the 16th of this month. Fred Shackelford has left for an indefinite stay in the west. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Received of Albert Ross, resident agent, the "B. J. Dunning Gold Watch" given as first prize in the most popular teacher contest of two Kansas Cities, 1904. Permit me to also thank my The image shows a group of people seated in a room with a large window. They appear to be engaged in a discussion or meeting, with some individuals standing in the background. The room is furnished with a desk and chairs, and there are papers on the desk. The lighting in the room is dim, with natural light coming from the window. The overall atmosphere seems to be formal and focused on the meeting. Class in Architectural and Mechanical Drawing. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a construction site with various tools and materials scattered around. Machine Sawing and Wood Turning in Carpentry Class. many friends and supporters who have so abundantly contributed their votes from all parts of the west to gain this great honor for me and high tribute to our dear old state, Kansas. May the name of Kansas grow and her colored sons and daughters press on to that high standard of life that only awaits their efforts and perseverance. I treasure this prize not so much for its usefulness and intrinsic value, but because it represents the hearts and good will of scores of friends, known and unknown, and the loyalty of a rising people for their progressive and intelligent commonwealth. Signed. MRS. W. L. GRANT. Since the contest has closed we have been in receipt of large batches of votes which would have changed the gnal numbers and standing of the candidates. Of course they were too late and could not be counted. One young man undertook to deliver 1600 votes for a candidate but his train to Kansas City having been delayed he arrived too late. The trouble with our people is they always wait till the eleventh hour then the least unexpected delay causes them to lose the object of their efforts. The sad intelligence to Mrs. Ashton-Woods arrived from Washington, D. C. last week that her little nephew had died of pneumonia. Dr. F. C. Goodwin, a colored dentist from Little Rock, Ark., writes that he will arrive in Kansas City, Kansas, and open up a first-class dental parlor in Feb. As the Negroes of Wyandotte are loyal to all race enterprises we are sure that Dr. Goodwin will receive a cordial welcome and liberal support from the progressive colored citizens. Henry Hutchinson, The National Council of the Knights and Ladies of Protection appoints Plain-dealer editor—Mr. Thaini's resigns to accept a better position. At a meeting of the National Council, Knights and Ladies of Protection held January 2, J. H. Childers was appointed national secretary vice P. C. Thomas, resigned to accept the position of national superintendent. The year 1904 has been one of remarkable progress with the order. Reports from secretaries throughout the state show that the Negroes are taking hold of the order and the next twelve months will no doubt find a local council in every city and hamlet in the state. Mr. Childers, the newly appointed secretary, needs no introduction to the people of Kansas and the West. For years he has been identified with some of the best firms in the state. He is a thorough business man, and will no doubt do much to advance this growing order. Mrs. Robert Rolling entertained the Imperial Art club at her residence corner Fifteenth and Adams Thursday afternoon. Howard University WASHINGTON, D.C. Tuition Free except in the MEDICAL DEP MEDICAL, DENTAL and Thirty-Seventh DAY SCHOOL FOR NE TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND D PHARMACEUTIC C ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER LAW SCHOOL Organized Applicants for admission to this well-known La and possess the proper qualifications. Matriculati Applicants for admission to this well-known Law School must be over eighteen years of age and possess the proper qualifications. Matriculation fee $10.00 strictly in advance. Non-Professional Departments open September 21, 1904. Theological Department opens September 28, 1904. Medical and Law Departments open October 1, 1904. For solicitation or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or Mr. GEO. H. SAFORD, Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, via Medical. J. SHAND, M. D., 901 R. St. H. W. 2, Law, JAMES F. BURDE, HQ., 49th St. M W. For comments or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. H. SAFFORD, SUB STUDY OF the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, ve medical. # J. SHADD, M. D., 601 R. St. M. W.; LAW, JAMES F. BURKE, HGQ, 600 Fifth St. M. W. St. Simon's Guild had its Ephihany party on last Friday night. The Capital City Council, Knights and Ladies of Protection will hold its regular monthly meeting at the hall, 413 Kansas avenue Monday evening. It is the special request on the officers that all members be present to enter on the work for '05. The members of the First African Baptist church presented a suit of clothes and an overcoat to their pastor as a Christina's present. Rev. Duvall also received a handsome bible from the C. E. society: Mr. and Mrs. Waymon Anderson went to Chicago last Thursday. They will return this week bringing with them their daughter Miss Zola who has been attending school at that place. Geo. Payne is doing duty as depot master while Wayman Anderson is in Chicago. J. A. Helm who was married a few days ago at Emporia to Miss Belle Irvin have decided to make Newton their home. They are at home to friends on West 4th St. REV. JOHN GORDON, D PRESIDENT. Incorporated March 2, 1867. Given opportunity for Higher Education to all without regard to creed, race or sex. Ten departments—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate. Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, Industrial—conducted by one hundred competent Professors and Instructors. The Medical Department. 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To the person sending in the largest number of paid-up subscriptions to THE PLAINDEALER by July 1, 1905, we will give absolutely free our grand prize of a the only condition is that the minimum number of subscriptions shall be fifty. This contest is open to all comers. Send in your subscriptions. Kansas, 1905. Find enclosed $ for subscriptions to THE PLAINDEALER, for which count votes for in the Grand Prize Graphophone Contest. Signed:..... ```markdown ``` 9th Cavalry Coupon. I cast.....votes for... Kansas, 1905. I cast votes for. for The Plaindealer PRIZE GOLD WATCH as the most popular non-commissioned officer of the Ninth U. S. Cavalry. Direct to et to Mrs. Wm. Baker was buried last Sunday from the Francis St.church. Mrs. Addie Miller who died Dec. 30, was buried Sunday from the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Grace Walker, wife of Prof. Walker of the High school faculty, died in a local hospital Saturday. She had been sick only a few days and her death was particularly a sad one in that she leaves a two year old baby. Though a resident of the city but a short time, she had made many warm friends, who sympathize with the bereaved husband. The remains were taken to Savannah, Mo., her former home, for burial. Win. R. Dunavaut, Kaus., was recently appointed a substitute railway postal clerk and assigned to duty in the St. Joseph district, being the first colored man ever appointed to the railway mail service in this district. He passed a very creditable examination and is a fine penman. Fifteen ladies and gentlemen, among whom were Superintendent of Schools Whiteford, Director Strong and a representative of the press, were entertained at luncheon last Friday by the class in Domestic Science, under the direction of Miss Derrick, instructor. The class in cooking now numbers 155 members. The laundry department has a class of 35 and the sewing department a class of 70. Miss Edna Lee was home from Lincoln Institute to spend Xmas holidays. J. M. Trent is confined to his home with pneumonia. Mail Carrier Allen had four of his fingers badly frozen during the blimard of last week. Attorney Knox came up from Kansas City to spend the holidays. Prof. Bruce attended the State Teachers association at Columbia last week. Prof. Endicott spent Christmas in the city with his family. Mrs. P. M. Edwards came up from Quindaro for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Warfield, Mr. and Mrs. Joc Smothers, Mrs. Hill and Messrs. Whitney and Jackson spent Christmas in Atchison, their former home. Mail Carrier Morton was painfully injured about the face by coming in violent contact with one of the large doors at the postoffice on his return from his mail route. Mr. Morton was rendered unconscious and confined to his home for a few days, but is able to be about again. R. L. Scott has taken a government position at the stock yards, having resigned as letter carrier. Mrs. W. S. Carrion and daughter, Gladys, returned Saturday from a pleasant visit to Kansas City and to Lawrence, Kansas. Revs. Cohron and Caldwell were each presented with a Christmas turkey by Undertaker Heaton. Mr. Frank Boone spent Christmas at his former home at Monrovia. Mrs. Kate Beasley is on the sick list. Messrs. Lloyd Williams, George Young and Bob Jenkins visited in Kansas City last Sunday. Rev. J. W. Gordon of the 2nd Baptist church, has succeed in putting gas lights in the church, which makes a great improvement. Miss Georgia Lewis of Louisiana, Mo., in visiting P. H. Walton and family. Miss Freda Martin spent Christmas in Kansas City. Miss Hazel Williams who has spent the last four months visiting her sister, Mrs. Walton, left last Sunday morning for her home at Louisiana, Mo. The prize bicycle given away at the New York Racket Christmas day was won by Capitola Rollins, daughter of Walter Rollins. The following people entertained during the holiday week: Mrs. P. H. Walton, Monday afternoon; Mr. and Mrs. W. Lewis, Monday night; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rollins, Wed- nesday night, and Mrs. L. Levels, Thursday night. Word has been received from Mr. Andy Williams that he is doing nicely in his new home at Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Andy Nolan of Kansas City, spent Christmas in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Botts entertained Rev. J. W. Gordon and wife at dinner Monday. Samuel Pratt and family have moved to the city. Mrs. Fullbright, who has been sick for the past three weeks, is able to be around again. Miss Rhoda Johnson, assistant teacher at Lincoln school, who visited at her home in Quincy, Ill., returned Monday ready for work. BOYNTON, I. T. Christmas has come and gone and the white people of this town are wiser if not better than they were a few days ago. On Christmas Eve night a few hot-heads, led by the new town marshal, a Texas fellow, set about to terrorize the blacks. They utterly failed, and were only glad to escape with lives, for these black Creeks made them take to their heels, and the commissioners said that they had been served right, as they were acting ultra viries. The frightened whites sent out false reports to Muskogee and Okmulgee to the effect that ten whites had been killed and that the blacks were up in arms. The only man who had received a scratch was a brave white officer who ran into a barbed wire fence getting out of the way. "The wicked fleeth when no man pursueth." U.S. marshals came in force and arrested about fourteen Negroes and one white man who sided with the blacks. At the trial all but three were acquitted, these three being fined for being disorderly. The court had the whites to understand that it would not be a party in an attempt to southernize the Creek Nation. The blacks won and the whites are uneasy. The hardware men, although their trade is dependent upon the blacks, now refuse to sell ammunition to Negroes. But our own merchants will make provisions for ammunition and hardware also. We are progressing here along all lines. In business we lead the race in the territory. A number of nice residences have been erected during the past few months, additions have been made to business houses and new business started. We have one good drug store, two physicians, two lawyers, two notaries public, one real estate office, five grocery stores, three dry goods, gents' furnishing, boot and shoe houses, two livery stables, two shoe shops, three blacksmith shops and five restaurants. We need a bank. A colored bank would do well here. These southern whites have embittered the blacks against them and our people are praying for Negro capitalists to supercede them. Mrs. Geo. T. Robinson spent the holidays in Nashville, Tenn. Attorney A. L. J. Meriwether spent Christmas in St. Louis, where he carried a car load of cattle. BLUE RAPIDS NOTES. Miss Margaret Walker arrived from Pleasant Hill, Mo., Dec. 24, and spent the holidays here. Mrs. Susie Haskett arrived from Glasco, Kas., last Saturday on a short visit. Wm. Washington and Chester Harris, who visited with Fred Miller, left Tuesday for their homes at Frankfort, Kansas. Edward Burnside of Onaga, arrived Tuesday to remain an indefinite length of time. Master Virgil Overstreet spent the holidays in Atchison, the guest of Master Ernest Gordon. Mrs. Emily Walker and her son, John, spent the holidays with relatives in Atchison. Miss Maria Overstreet, formerly of Atchison, returned Sunday eve from Centralia, whereshe spent the holidays, the guest of Mrs. Bertha A. Johnson. Charles Elmore died, Saturday, Dec. 24th, and the funeral was held at the First Baptist church Monday Dec. 27 at 2 o'clock p. m. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Adolph Bailey alias Adolph Gogall, Mr. Beahan, Mr. Beehan, and Mr. Beehan, whose christian names are unknown and who are brothers of Hattie Roberts nee Hattie Beehan deceased; Beehan, Beehan, and Beehan, whose christian names are unknown, and who are sisters of the said Hattie Roberts nee Hattie Beehan deceased; the unknown heirs and devisees, and the unknown executors, administrators and trustees of the aforesaid Adolph Bailey alias Adolph Gogall and of the aforesaid brothers and sisters of the said Hattie Roberts nee Hattie Beehan deceased; the several persons who would, under the laws of the state of Kansas have been heirs at law of the said Hattie Roberts nee Hattie Beehan deceased; had she been at the time of her death a feme sole, and whose real names are unknown, and Lillie A. Fagan Administratrix of the estate of Said Hattie Roberts deceased. The above named defendants and each of them will take notice that they have been sued in the aforesaid court in the above entitled action and must answer the plaintiff's petition heretofore filed in said cause on or before the 18th day of February, 1905 or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against them and each of them as prayed for therein, vacating, setting aside and holding for naught a certain judgment rendered in said District Court on or about the 16th day of June, 1902, whereby the aforesaid Hattie Roberts was adjudged and decreed to be divorced from the said plaintiff herein and adjudging the said plaintiff to be the sole heir at law of the said Hattie Roberts deceased and enjoining and barring the said defendants and each of them from asserting any claim adverse to said plaintiff in or to the real or personal property belonging to the estate of the said Hattie Roberts deceased consisting of a certain piece or parcel of real estate lying and situated in the said County of Shawnee State of Kansas described as lot number 132 on Buchanan street in Horne's addition to the City of Topeka and of certain monies and household goods, and enjoining the said defendants from refusing to recognize the said plaintiff as the sole heir at law of the said Hattie Roberts, deceased. Monroe & Schoch. [SEAL] Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest. Clerk of the District Court. CARBONDALE. KANS. Miss Daisy Foster of Carbon-dale spent several days last week visiting the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Chinn. F. B. Foster spent Christmas in Eskridge, the guest of Emmet E. Page. William Chinn and sister, Miss Nannie, of Wakarusa, attended the Christmas program in this city. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson of Topeka spent a few days with relatives in the city during the holidays. Mrs. Ira Smith of Topekaspent a few days visiting her aunt, Mrs. Lulu McAdoo. Mr. and Mrs. T. Johnson entertained a number of friends Monday afternoon complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson. Mrs. G. G. A. Harrison and daughter, Miss Maude, spent New Year's Day with Mrs. W. M. Foster and family. Mrs. Charity Wilson of Emporia spent the holidays with her old friend and schoolmate, Mrs. Laura Foster. The two ladies were children together and this is the first time they had met for eighteen years. ONE FARE PLUS $2.00 COLORADO AND RETURN DENVER, OOLORADO SPRINGS OR PUECLO. Tickets on sale January 7, 8 and 9, with final return limit January 31st, 1905. Be sure your ticket reads via -UNION PACIFIC- The Popular Route to Colorado. Shortest Line. Fastest Time. INQUIRE OF THE NEAREST UNION PACIFIC AGENT. Mrs. E. Hoy, 502 Kansas, entertained New Year's day in honor of Mrs. Fantroy of Wisconsin and Mrs. W. S. Patterson of Newton. Dinner was served in courses and was an enjoyable affair. Those present were Mrs. Fantroy of Wisconsin, Mrs. Patterson of Newton, Miss Florence Jones of Atchison, Miss Delia Bennett of Louisville, Ky. All went home, wishing the hostess a happy and prosperous New year, and feeling "mighty fine, I tell you." Wm. Waters. 504 KANSAS AVE, Clothes Cleaned & pressed. OLD PHONE 357. ATCHISON, - KANSAS. PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 22994. State of Kansas, Shawnee county. The Mitchell Hospital, Leavenworth, Kansas. In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. THE HOME OF THE FAMILY Walter H. Wiscombe, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Walter H. Wiscombe, greeting: You are hereby notified, that the above-named plaintiff has filed 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, The Board of Directors of Mitchell Hospital has secured the services of Mrs. Lizzie Milton of Leavenworth as their solicitor and it is her intention to travel for this hospital. Any Donations given her will be thankfully received by the Board of Directors of the hospital. Attorney for Plaintiff. No. 23032. Zepaniah J. Florence, Plaintiff, vs. Mary Jane Florence, Defendant. State of Kansas, Shawnee County. A training class for nurses has been added fo Mitchell Hospital and one desiring to pursue the course will please send in their application to Miss J. A. Snell who is matron and head nurse. We solicit applications and will be glad to give you any information. 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 on 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 First class Physicians and Nurses in attendance. 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