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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. "Reform is Right, But Excuse Us' From the Kind Which Gives the White Man All the Jobs and Leaves the Negro to Hold the Sack." VOLUME VII. Methods of Transacting County Business Are Praised. Commissioners Cancelled Nearly $100,000 of Bonds Sheriff Lucas, County Clerk Newman Make Excellent Records. Two state organizations met during the past week at the Shawnee county court house. The county commissioners and the county clerks from scores of Kansas counties were present. They investigated means and methods employed by the Shawnee county officers and they compared those methods with the methods employed in their own counties. The olerks and the commissioners were all ready to praise the Shawnee methods and they said that without doubt the affairs of Shawnee county are managed through the board of county commissioners far better than in other counties. The Shawnee board of commissioners, W. E. Sterne, S. S. Haynes, and Frank Harrison, has made an enviable record and during the year just closed has done things which municipal and county officers might well follow. During the year 1904 the board of county commissioners has succeeded in reducing the bonded indebtedness of Shawnee county $96,000 without increasing the tax levy and has also taken up $20,000 of outatanding bridge script. Dis charging this indebtedness means the saving of $6,000 yearly in interest. Besides this the board has sold the old court house for $3,500 and will apply that amount on paying off still more of the bonded debt. It is the hope of the board that the entire bonded debt of the county can be wiped out within half a dozen years. Ever since Mr. Sterne became a member of the board he has planned and schemed to clear the county of bonded debt and the board has been unanimous in following his suggestions. The debt of the county has been reduced and the tax levy has been reduced also, a strange coincidence, for in most cases the men in charge of county or city affairs think that the paying off of a debt is impossible unless the tax levy is at least as it has been but the Shawnee county commissioners reduced the tax levy of 1984 seven-tenths of a mill and even then found themselves able to build two miles of macadam road, call for bids for a new river bridge, pay off bonds and script and not cause any inconvenience. This was made possibly by the ecouemical and careful methods employed and the wiping out of "graft." One "graft" which the commissioners brought to an end and of which little has been said, was in the cost to the county of the burial of ex-Union soldiers. In 1899 Shawnee county paid $5,841 for the burial of ex-Union soldiers. Last year the expense of such burials was $910, a saving of about $5,000 a year. The commissioners have not refused to pay the expenses of such burials but they have enforced the rule that the persons buried under such payment must be bona fide ex-Union soldiers. That is what stopped the graft. The soldiers were not in any way affected but imposters were barred from dipping into the county treasury. Another great saving, which amounts to $3,500 a year, has been made in the county printing and buying of supplies. "This was possible only by reason of the aid TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 13. 1905. THE FEDERAL CONFERENCE we received from County Clerk Newman," said Commissioner Haynes a few days ago when Newman was elected purchasing agent by the board at a salary of $250 a year. "As purchasing agent he has saved the county twenty times what we will pay him during the coming year as compensation for his services." In addition to that Newman, acting with the commissioners, saved more than $1,400 in the cost of election supplies for 1904 over the cost in 1902. Commissioner Haynes began digging out the graft in Shawnee county when he came on the board several years ago and he had much to do with getting to the bottom of the printing and the burial grafts and bringing the dishonest practices to light. During the past year the commissioners have repaired and painted the interior of the court house offices, rebuilt all but three of the county bridges carried out by the floods, two new bridges have been built and eight old ones replaced. The Shawnee county board of commissioners have set an example and made a record which other public officials must follow. On New Year's day Sheriff Lucas went over his records at the county jail and listed the names of those he has entertained at his hostelry during the past year and the year before that which make up his first term in office as sheriff of Shawnee county. E. W. HOCH, THE NEWLY INAUGURATED GOVERNOR. THINGS SAID BY GOVERNOR HOCH. The multiplicity of useless offices and extravagant waste of the people's money through these channels [Legislature extravagances] was the natural outgrowth of this pernicious custom. I hope you will not consider me officious in saying that the people expect you to reform this abuse. Sheriff Bert Lucas holds an enviable record as sheriff. No sheriff who has served before him has made a greater number of arrests. The last important and one of the most sensational cases Lucas has had was the Cunningham automobile case in which he was assisted by ex-Sheriff Wilkerson, who followed the two auto thieves and caused their arrest in Ohio. Serious charges having been made in the public prints, which are of great public notoriety, concerning the business interests of the state, I invoke the aid of the Legislature, that a thorough and impartial investigation of the public records be made and the real facts ascertained. These charges and discussions relate not only to imperfection of public accounting, but affect private character as well. The one important case which Sheriff Lucas has not been able to clear up during the year and which goes over into the new year yet unsolved, is the Niokum murder. It is my purpose, aided by your generous assistance, to have an examination made of public records which shall be so thorough and complete that no doubt will remain as to the real condition of things when it is done. To subserve all these ends I ask your co-operation in an appropriation of not less than $10,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary to make the examination and improvement referred to. One of the cases which served to show Lucas' capabilities was work done for Rawlins county. Ed Kelly, a notorious Chicago character, was wanted in Rawlins county to answer to the charge of robbing the county treasury. The Rawlins officers and other officers failed entirely. Lucas was asked to take the case. He went to Chicago and captured Kelly, although there was a mighty lively fight, a hack race through the city to escape the serving of habeas corpus papers and the catching of a train at a suburban station. Some of the most important arrests made by Sheriff Lucas during his first term are given below: The arrests of persons wanted in Topeka but who escaped to other states and were apprehended by the sheriff and brought back on requisitions are as follows: James Demoss, jail breaking, La Junta, Colorado. HON. FREEMAN L. MARTIN. The Hon. Freeman L. Martin, who is destined to become one of the most formidable leaders of the race was born in Warren county, Tenn., June 17th, 1879. He was brought to Kansas by his parents in 1889 and settled at Lowell, Cherokee county where they now reside. He was reared on the farm and attended the public schools of that county which were mixed. After attending the Lowell Polytechnic Institute of which he graduated in 1897. There was a spirited contest at that time as to who should carry away the honors. The contest waged long and interesting between he and a young white lady student for a scholarship to the Elkhorn College of Indiana or any other large and important college in the east if they wished to enter. He won the prize in oratory and composition while the young lady was awarded the honor and afterwards offered the scholarship to Mr. Martin, who refused it. After completing his course in the county schools he accepted the principalship at Baxter Springs. After a long meditation and upon the advice of his friends he entered the Kansas University at Lawrence and began the study of law in the fall of 1901 and graduated with honors in 1904. While there he covered himself with honor. He was vice president of the senior law class and the first colored student to hold that position. He was also treasurer of the Colley Club FREEMAN L. MARTIN. and was considered the best orator in his class, and has found few equals. As well as a lawyer he is well versed in business and lodge work. He was one of the original founders and organizers of the K. & L. of P., and also a member of the law committee of the same order. Party primaries should all be held upon the same day and under substantially the same general rules as those which govern the general election. I sincerely trust that this subject will receive your careful attention, and that a wise bill will be finally agreed upon and promptly enacted into law. He is one of the most substantial and ablest members of the InterState Literary Society which held their last session in Topeka Dac. 27-29,1904. The discussion of his paper, "Success and Defeat," was the sole topic of the literary organization. The way and manner in which he presented his paper and the forceful emphasis placed upon it distinguished him as being one of the best readers in this state. Prohibition has now been a part of the organic law of this state for twenty-four years, and while there are honest differences among the good people of its wisdom, and while is has been defective in operation, its benefits must be considered. I hope, therefore, that this Legislature will take no backward steps on this subject. Under the able management of Prof. W. T. Vernon, the Quindaro school is an institution which merits your liberal support. It is a high class school, and an honor to the colored population of the state. He was admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court in June 1904. He is now located in Kansas City, Kas., where he will begin the practice of law soon. So well is his reputation established as an instructor that the people of Quindaro insisted on him teaching in their school for a few terms. GIVE THE COLORED BROTHER A CHANCE. WE hope that the Republican members of the House of Representatives and Senate will not begin their economy on the poor Negro. For God's sake let us have the "brooms" for fifty days. We have assisted in giving the white men all of the best paying positions in the state without a murmur. Now to narrow down to ten or fifteen janitors and call that reformation is wrong. Don't starve a few men who have come for miles to secure a little work to keep the wolf from the door! The few days while the Legislature is in session will not hurt the tax-payers to put on thirty or forty colored people, which would amount to about $5000 or $6000, which would increase the tax rate so little that no one would be burdened. We ought to have at least two clerical positions. We have a lady from Leavenworth who is a first-class stenographer. Her senator wants her to have a place. Let the legislative members be magnanimous enough to concede this one place of honor to the Negro race. Don't be hoggish because you are white and own all the wealth of the country. We would not ask this had our chances been equally as good all the past days our forefathers spent in slavery enriching the white man. Let us be fair to ourselves. —N. CHILES. Mr. Martin is very kind, always courteous to those he meets. He is very diplomatic and we predict great things for him in future. He is a single man, but we cannot vouch for this very much longer if his attention is attracted by someone in New Jersey. He is independent in his views and advocates a higher standard of American citizenship, especially that of his race. He stands well in his city and is fast taking the foremost rank of our young men in the west. IOLA. KANS. Dr. J. S. and Mrs. Fannie Nile Bass celebrated the silver anniversary of their wedding on Jan- NUMBER 2. An Interesting Sketch of a Young Kansan Who is Destined to Become One of the Foremost Attorneys of the Great West. He was One of Brightest Men Attending the Inter-State. nary 2 at their home, 319 North street. It was also the occasion of Mrs. Bass' birthday, and all efforts were made to make it a success. The house was beautifully decorated with blooming flowers, and the refreshments were of the best. At three p.m. the physicians of the Allen county society, to which Dr. Bass belongs, began to arrive, and guests continued to call until about fifty had gathered. All seemed to enjoy themselves to the highest. There was no dancing, but those good old time plays and the singing of love songs and reciting of speeches of fifty years ago were indulged in, such as "pleased or displeased," the musical chair," selling and buying of "pawns" were participated in by all, even Father Stewart of Lawrence. Mrs. Jemima Roller sang a love song of fifty years ago, which brought down the house. Those old time amusements were so good and contained so much of real life that the younger guests seemed to wish that they had lived in those good old times. The bride and groom of twenty five years ago were made to renew their vows for twenty-five years longer. The guests departed with many congratulations and wishes that the bride and groom may live to celebrate their seventy-fifth anniversary. The following presents were received: silver money, Mrs. McMillan, silver sugar bowl and spoon holder, the Medical society, a castor from Wm. Alexander of Murfreesboro, Tenn. A pickle fork, Miss McCarty, of Carthage, Mo., a tea set, Mesdames L. Newman, H. Grubbs, L. Campbell, E. Adair, L. Johnson and Miss P. Johnson, set of spoons, Mesdames Irwin, Graves and Nowling, a butter dish, Mrs. Fannie Fields, syrup stand, Mr. and Mrs. S. Hall, napkin rings, Mesdames Roller and Lowe, pie knife, Mesdames R. Campbell and Mrs. Burgess, dessert spoon, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Smith, sauce spoon, J. L. Maney, butter dish, Mesdames A. Woodward, P. Ross and Miss M. Louian, sugar spoon, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Stovall, butter disk, Mrs. Joe Crisp, sauce spoon and cup, Mr. and Mrs. Shelby, silver and china cracker bowl, Mesdames C. Buckner and W. Woodard, silver headed silk umbrella, Mr. and Mrs. A. Harris, butter-dish, H. Moore and Miss Roxie Hoover, a tooth pickholder, Mrs. John Young, knife, fork and spoon, Mrs. Wm. Jarrett, tooth pick, Mrs. J. W. Williams, water pitcher, Mr., and Mrs. James Taylor, cake basket, and thimble, Dr. and Mrs. Bass, china cup and saucer, Mrs. George Leslie, china cream pitcher and sugar bowl, Mesdames James Stew ard and Joseph Phelps, pickle tongs, Mrs. H. Fowler. SALINA NOTES. Mrs. Elwilla Gordon Rosamond wishes to express through this paper her thanks to the many friends who were so kind to her during her recent illness. Mr. John S. S. Gordon of Pueblo, Cole., visited his sister, Mrs. E.G. Rosemond during the holidays. Booker T. Washington, IN TOPEKA AT THE AUDITORIUM, TUESDAY, JAN. 17, 1905. Reduced Rates on All Railroads. F. M. Leslie, assault to kill, St. Joseph, Mo. S. F. Gaylord, selling mortgaged property, Joplin, Mo. William Cooper, forgery, Kingfisher, Ok. Chas. Wallace, embezzlement, Salt Lake. FredCollins, arson, Des Moines, Ia. W. H. Sumner, forgery, St. Louis. Frank Campbell, burglary, Kansas City, Mo. Harry Myers, larceny from person, Kansas City, Mo. H. M. Jacobson, larceny from person, Kansas City, Mo. Otis Levels, grand larceny, Emporia. Some of the important arrests made in Kansas by Sheriff Lucas for crimes committed in Shawnee county are as follows: Geo. Reynolds, grand larcenv, Wichita. W. E. Robbins, grand larceny, city. Albert Ludolph, grand larceny, Chanute. Bud Graves, grand larceny, Horton, Kansas. A. F. Calhoun, grand larceny, Lawrence. R. Gilkerson, assault to kill, city. Chas. Hawkins, bigamy, Jackson county. Ica Morris, bigamy, Junction, City. Roland Stanley, assault to kill, Wichita. Some of the most important arrests made in Topeka and Shawnee county by the sheriff are. Will Mason, murder, Shawnee county. Lincoln Payne, burglary of Arnold's drug store, city. Dan Butler, burglary street railway plant, Second and Jefferson streets. Dudley Christopher, burglary street railway plant, Second and Jefferson streets. Hayti Weatherly, burglary of Arnold's drug store. R. B. Romain, burglary of Monte Campbell's residence. Charles Ray, burglary and larceny of Rossville hardware store. J. H. Wilson, burglary and larceny of Rosville hardware store. Joe Dwiggins, burglary and larceny, sent to Reform school. John Brubaker, criminal assault, Shawnee county. Fred Weaver, criminal assault, Shawnee county. Ernest Newberry, criminal assault, Kansas City, Mo. Homer Woodcock, maiming animals, Shawnee county. Geo. Gayden, assault to kill, Shawnee county. Werer Wasserman, concealing stolen goods, city. Tom McKawls, horse stealing, city. P. Salsberger, receiving stolen goods, city. Arreats made in Topeka by Sheriff Lucas for authorities of other places are: Finas Larkin, horse stealing, arrested at Topeka and wanted at Blue Jacket, Ind. Ter. Z. M. Martin, grand larceny, arrested at Topeka and turned over to Cleveland, Ok. officers. Owen Pepper, cattle stealing arrested at Topeka and turned over to Nebraska officers. Carl Wescott, arrested here for jail breaking at Lamar, Col. Ed. Kelly, burglary and larceny, arrested at Chicago for the Rawlins county authorities at Atwood. J. Bell, murder, arrested here and turned over to Missouri authorities. Fred Cowper, breaking parole, returned to Hutchinson. Will White, breaking parole, returned to Hutchinson. Lawrence Kau Lawrence is down to business once more. School begins and the churches are engaged in soulsaving. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. The holidays are passed and the people of Lawrence are engaged in the pursuits of life. Everybody is busy. The schools all opened Monday morning with good attendance. The university resumed work Tuesday morning. Our baggagemen and hacks were kept busy hauling the heavy traffic. The Baptist and Methodist churches on the North side are having a series of meetings. Monday evening one of the most unique social affairs was witnessed at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Miller, jr. of Ogden, Utah. There were about one hundred guests present. The host and hostess outdid themselves in the way of entertaining their guests. To every one who knows Mr. and Mrs. Miller it goes without saying that a most delightful evening was spent. A fuller account of this most delightful affair will be given in a subsequent issue of this paper. Mr. G. Keith, J. W. Lee, L. Lewis and several other prominent citizens attended the inauguration of Hoch last Monday. Mrs. J. A. Goree will spend the month in Newton visiting her parents. Rev. H. I. Jones will attend the meeting of the state board of the Baptist state convention which takes place in Topeka on the 18th. Rev. Jones is a member of the board. Mrs. Harriet Bolden and Mary Jordan are on the sick list. Mrs. Annie Lowry visited her father, Mr. Brooks, in Baldwin last week. Misses Lois and Lottie Smjth spent the holidays in Kansas Cityvisiting relatives and friends. Mr. Robert Keith of Topeka is visiting his brother, Green Keith this week. We were glad to greet the new PLAINDEALER this week. It is one of the best papers in the state now. Manager Nick Chiles seems to be an adept in newspaperdom. Subscribe for THE PLAINDEALER. The swellest event of the holidays in this city occurred at the residence of Miss Eva Ellis last Friday evening, when she entertained about thirty-two of her friends at cards in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Miller of Ogden, Utah. The rooms were artistically decorated with holly and mistletoe. Misses Ora Carter and Lillie McWilliams assisted the hostess in receiving the guests. Progressive whist and crokinole were the chief diversions of the evening, light tables were arranged for the purpose. The games were enjoyed until a late hour, when a two-course lunch was served. The prizes were awarded to Mr. Fred Drew and Miss Salina Brown of Denver and the consolation prizes fell to Mr. George King and Mrs. A. S. Carter. The consolation prizes for the crokinole table were given to Dr. F. G. D. Harvey and Mrs. W. W. Morris. Charles Butler of Oklahoma City is visiting his brother Lewis, of this city, whom he has not seen for sixteen years. Mrs. W. W. Fields is still on the sick list. Fred Goodseal, and wife spent the holidays in Muskogee visiting relatives. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall last we k, a fine baby boy. Wm. Campbell is on the sick list. John Dixon visited in Wichita during the holidays. Miss Ollie Collier has returned to Emporia. 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. Arthur Newman of Iola is in the city, the guest of his uncle, Lem McCuller. Mrs. Henry Hale of Wichita is here visiting relatives. Mrs. Ella Shaw is on the sick list. Russell McDaniel of Girard is visiting his brother, G. E. McDaniel. Rev. Jury Hale was married in Kansas City last week to Mrs. Ruth Dotch. We wish them a long and happy life. The Blue Eagle lodge No. 72 gave a concert Friday night in K, O. T. M. hall. JOPLIN, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Granmer have moved into their lovely new home on Moffett avenue. Mr. Albert Blackwell passed away iast week after an illness of only nine days. A wife and five children survive him. The Ladies' home mission circle of the Unity Baptist church gave a grand concert on last Wednesday evening at the K. of P. hall. Mrs. Gene Bland, Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown and Wade Lindsey played leading parts. After the concert the committee on refreshments served an elaborate lunch. WESLEY W. SHOBE. The subject of this sketch, Mr. Wesley W. Shobe, one of the enterprising business men of Western Kans., was born in Warren county, Ky. in 1871. Eight years later he came to Salina, Kans., which place he has ever since made his home. He attended the public schools of Salina in his earlier days. He has traveled extensively, and has worked in some of the leading hotels of western and southwestern Kansas. The Carey and Metropole at Wichita, Midlaud and Coates at Kansas City are some of the places at which he has worked as waiter, etc. In 1897 Mr. Shobe was married to Miss Lillian M. Jones, one of Salina's most accomplished young ladies. Since that time, these two, by hard work and close attention to business have prospered, and at present conduct a thriving restaurant, lodging and mercantile business and own a splendid home and store building in connection. Mr. Shobe is the present grand treasurer of the G. U. O. O. F. of 9 this jurisdiction, is a man of standing in the community in which he lives, and THE PLAINDEALER only regrets that we have not more like him of whom we can write. Mr. Shobe is a great raceman and a staunch worker for the uplift of his people. At the last state convention it was our pleasure to have the co operation and assistance of this gentleman to assist in shaping some policies for the interests of our people, and we found in him a faithful ally, who would go through fire to protect and subserve the interests of his race. He has always been found in the front rank as a staunch republican advocating republican principles and enjoys the confidence of the leading politicians of this section of the state, and in making canpaigns in his bailiwick, his councils and advice are always sought for Copia Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. very Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 119 EAST SEVENTH STREET. MICK CHILES, - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS, - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail... $1.50 a. 2 minutes by mail... $1.00 three months by mail... 900 Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second clear mail matter. FRIDAY, JAN. 13, 1905 Gov. Hocn's message is in keeping with the declaration made by the Boss Busters last year when they began their cyclonic movement against bossism. The Legislature is now grinding out what they reaped last fall; that is, the people's wishes. Remember gentlemen, the people did not mean for you to act niggardly, nor do they expect you to starve the people who apply for work. Reform is all right to start in on, but don't start on the poor fellows. This police should be extolled for capturing the brutes who assaulted Mr. Kunz. This is the best catch made in years. Good for the force! We had begun to think that the force knew nothing but smelling of bear kgs and whiskey jugs. Keep it up, boys, and you will make a reputation by spring. Find the Niskum murderer now. Carr. Collins, custodian of the State House, says that the issuing of tickets to the Governor's reception Monday night was all a mistake, and that he was not in the least responsible for it. The whole matter was in the hands of the Executive Committee, and Capt. Collins says he know nothing about the tickets until the evening in question when he found them upon his desk, and was ordered by the committee to give them out. He says the people should have been admitted to the reception without restriction. IN SOUTH AFRICA There is an interesting article in the Chicago Chronicle of the 25th ult. contributed by R. Colquhoun Archibald, of London, upon the race question in South Africa. It seems that the Negro population exceeds the white by a ratio of five to one, and the question seems to be not what are we going to do with them, as it is in America, but what are they (the blacks) going to do with us. The natives have been trained and educated in colleges and hones along lines which are claimed to be a great detriment to industrial independence as the English brother thinks the blacks should be made to work. He says: "Perhaps it may be urged that in these circumstances the hands of the clock should be stopped and the native left without education, but apart from the moral responsibility, we have incurred the boast we have always made of our civilization of subject races, and many other considerations, we have to deal now with a situation which we can no longer control. In the past few years the Negro has awakened to the advantages of education, and is making extraordinary efforts to get it. At Lovedale are boys from the Transvaal, from Bechuanaland, and even from Lake Ngami and the Zambesi. The institution is crowded to overflowing—and it is not a charity institution, the fees varying from $50 to $100, and bringing in an income of $25,000 per annum—and not only there but in every part of the colony is heard the same story: "If only the whites were only half as anxious for education as the blacks!" The Kaffir will pay fees, will make sacrifices, will tramp for hundreds of miles, to obtain for his child the gift the missionaries have to bestow, and whatever the motive the result is tangible. Sixty-one per cent. of the children in the schools of Cape Colony and its native territories are black. A vast proportion of these do not reach the higher grades—not more than 3.26 per cent. of the aborigines are above standard IV—but this will be altered as time goes on. Many do not come till they are past the most receptive age. The fact remains that black Africa has awakened from lethargy and has set its feet on a path that leads—whither?" There is no secret to the fact that the English view the ascendancy of the blacks, and what might be at some time the formation of a political "colored party," with a great deal of alarm. In conclusion, says the writer: "It is inevitable that one should compare the native problem in South Africa with that of America, and in many respects they are startlingly similar, but in one respect we have at present the advantage of the Americans, and may be able to save the situation if we can take steps to preserve this advantage. The South African native population is not by any means only the remains of the slave system, and the vast majority is free from the taint of slave antecedents. The natives are essentially a pastoral people and in many parts have made advances in agriculture. In a country where the primary want is labor and land cultivation this population must certainly be accounted one of the greatest treasures and resources. At present the educated native has reached a stage behind that of his educated American brother. There are no natives who have reached such a high mental plane as some of the Negro leaders, and very few who are sufficiently advanced to take professional degrees. It is still possible to guide and direct the mental and moral development of the South African native, and this fact outweighs the crushing weight of figures. In America the Negro is only one to nine of the population; in South Africa he is five to one (5,108,175—1,135,016.) "It is not possible in either country to put back the hands of the clock. We, the Anglo-Saxon peoples, voluntarily assumed the white man's burden, and we cannot bear it worthily by attempting to arrest the march of civilization, which it has always been our boast to assist. What can we do, then? Well, there is one very simple lesson we might at least learn—the necessity for union among ourselves. One needs very little to drive this home in South Africa, where one of the gravest features of the race dissension has been the comment of the natives." The awakening of Africa is no joke. It is interesting and instructive to note the same manner in which this Englishman handles the "race problem." 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. STARKER. Florida Sleeper VIA FRISCO On November 15th, and daily thereafter, until the summer season of 1905, the Frisco System, in connection with the Southern Railway, will operate through Pullman Sleepers between Kansas City, Mo. and Jacksonville, Fla. These sleeping cars will be placed in service as part of the equipment of the Popular "Southeastern Limited," scheduled to leave Kansas City 6:80 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. 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If not today, then tomorrow. There is quality in railway travel as in everything else. Tracks, trains, time are the essentials. The Missouri Kansas & Texas Ry. has that quality. I want you to know of it, try it and be convinced. At this time of the year you are probably thinking about a winter trip. I'd suggest the Gulf Coast of Texas, San Antonio, Old Mexico or California as being as outnacically perfect as climate and environment can make them. I have some very attractive literature about these resorts that I'd like to send you. May If I'd rather talk to you, but if this is impossible, drop me a line and I'll be pleased to give you all the desired inflration. Special reductions, too, in the way of rates. Katy "Katy," through sleepers, etc., that I want you to know about. Write today. ST. LOUISE, MO. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Stella McIntyre, Plaintiff, vs. J. M. McIntyre, Defendant. The State of Kansas to J. M. McIntyre:—The said defendant, J. M. McIntyre, is hereby notified that he has been sued in the above named court by said plaintiff, Stella Mcintyre, and that he must answer her petition now on file in said court on or before the 20th day of January, 1905, or the allegations and averments therein will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to prayer of petition divorcing said plaintiff from said defendant. N. B. ARNOLD, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. (Seal.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Shawnee County, Kansas District Court. 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. [SEAL.] MONROE & SCHOCH Attorney for Plaintiff. QUINDARO. lege, Normal, Sub-Normal and preparatory, Normal, Sub-Nor- and Vocal), including piano, ing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Book-Binding, Business Course, ing, Tailoring, Dreesmaking and dering, Farming and Gardening. on, Heathful Climate, Good In- herers. s and all inducements offered, on, A. M., D.D., DENT, For a First-class Shave Call at "LITTLE GEM" BARBERSHOP. Clean Linen and Towels. 1313 Dodge St., OMAHA, NEB. CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city. ..... 314-216 Rancls St. - ST. JOSEPH, MO Shampooing and Face Massage MRS. HATTIE E. VAN VLECK Hair Dresser and Manufacturer...... HAIR TO MATCH ALL COMPLEXIONS. Doll Wigs—New Pompadour, Pompadour Combs, and other Toilet Combs, Switches and —Hair Jewelry...... 220 E. 5th St., TOPEKA, KANS Let the... AMERICAN Steam Laundry Do your family washing—5c pound. It will save you money. 114 W. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 341. When in Kansas City stop at Hotel Newport 1807 Tracy Avenue. MRS. V, L. NORTH, Proprietress. Furnished Rooms. Hot and Cold Water Baths. Gas and Furnace Heat. Home Phone 5827 Main. Kansas City. Minneapolis 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, 2599 North 6th 1 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. Anna Fallings, Cherryvale, Kansas. 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, Pt. Scott, Kans. 20 Mrs. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom, Pt. Scott, Kans. 28 Mrs. Susie Willie, 21 St, T. Grande, 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 314, 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, 2011 Maple St, Atchison, Kans. 38 Mrs. Patsy B. Gooding, Box 308, 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 Sa., Coffeyville, Kans. 777 C. M'S ADDRESSES 308 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 Pt., Salina, Kans. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St., S. Omaha, Neb. 17 Allen Garner, 704, E. 12 St., Coffeyville, Kans. 19 C. Parris, 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kans. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St, Kansas City, Kans. 60 Wesley Osteen, 1214 Lane St., Topeka, Kans. 72 John L. Wright, Lincoln, Neb. 18 James Thomas, 385 Lake St., Salt Lake City. 536 J. W. Barbee, 294 Williams St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. First published December 9th, 1994 NOTICE. My application for a permit is still intending liquors according to law at 1225 Kannan avenue, in the Third ward of the city of Topka, is now on sale in the office of the Probate Judge of Shawnee county, Kansas, and R. F. Hayden, Probate Judge, will hear said application at his office in the court house in the said city of Topka, on Wednesday, the 25th day of January, 1905, at 9 o'clock a.m. of mid day. W. R. KENNADY, Applicant Lancaster Bros. The Turf Wholesale Agents austand Milwaukee Beer. Junction City, Kas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. State of Kansas, Shawnee county, an. In the matter of the estate of Lewis Adams, late of Shawnee county, Kansas. Notice is hereby given, that on the 28th day of November, A. D. 1904, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, duly ap- pointed 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 govern themselves accordingly. WESLEY HALL UNEXCELLED SERVICE VIA ISDC 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 Preamble Insure, EUREKA SPRINGS AND HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, Resolved most coronarily by Mr. North. Round Trip Missouribor' Thanks all note of OVER FALL plus $20, on each finch and third Tuesday of each month. For descriptive memoranda and additional information on to notes, train service, etc. address: J. G. LOVRIEN, ASSOCIATE GENERAL, PARKING AGENT, KANSAS CITY, MIS. T When You Travel select a railway as you do your clothes KATY SERVICE (MISSISSIPI, KANSAS & TEXAS RAILWAY) Suggests Comfortable and Convenient Trains, The "KATY FLYER" and KATY DINING STATIONS Meets Moderate In Price, Unsurfaced in Quality and Service. Dae Price, 50c MKT I am suggest any number of pleasant trips and send you something new in printed matter about them. Write to me. "KATY." SL. Louis ```markdown ``` When in Salina, call on the MAR FROM IOWA at the LUNCH AND GROCERIES THOS. SMITH, 501 N. Third St W. S. HARRIS Fees. and Mgr. P. L. PRATE Sees. and Trom. W. S. HARRIS @ CO., REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE. Houses to Rent—Money to Loan on Chattel Mortgage. 'Phone 42 West. Room 31 Wyandotte Blvd., KANEAS CITY, KAS W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 484 Kansas Ave. L. 918 INU. TOPSKA, KANSA S OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A.M. 12 M. to 6 P.M. Ind. Phone 269. 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 diseases of women and private diseases. Office and Residence, 327 MADISON STREET. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 826 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 774. Calls answered day and night. Office Hours 7 to 9 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Miss Goldie Young of Leavenworth, is visiting in the city. Mrs. J. R. Lytle is convalescent and doing remarkably well. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Slaughter are the happy parents of a fine girl. C. C. James and Green Kieth, of Lawrence, attended the inaugural services. W. M. Martin, of Wichita, has been appointed as an employee in the senate. Mr. and Mrs. Will Wheat of the North side are the parents of a fine ten pound boy. Mr. Smothers, of Arkansas City, Kas. is an employe in the cloak room at the state house. Miss Lena Thompson is conducting a first class bakery on Kansas avenue between 9th and 10th. Miss Jeannette Russell, of Albany, Wisconsin, is in the city the guest of her cousins the Misses Woldridge. Benj. James, of Marysville, Kas. spent several days in the city attending the Inauguration Day exercises. Mrs. W. H. Moody, of North Topeka, left for Xenia, Ohio, where she will visit her mother for a few weeks. Mrs. Eva Ghisley, mother of Mrs. Richard Slaughter who has been visiting in the city returned to Chicago last week. The Excelsior Art Club met at the home of Mrs. J. A. Williams. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Jordan 411 East 1st St. Mrs. Moore, of Alma, Kas., was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Wm. Connelly. 1412 Van Buren St., last Sunday, returning home Monday. B. E. Demming, asst. postmaster at Leoti, Kas. Is visiting in Topeka this week and is around the Copeland rounding up the legislators. The Ne Plus Ultra Art Club was entertained last Friday by Mrs. Rosie Jackson. Mrs. B. C. Duka will entertain the club today and Miss Lelia Norman Jan. 20th. We met our old friend J. Hill, who was once head waiter at the Windsor Hotel in this city. He is now located in Kansas City and has a wife and two children. Nelson Richardson, who has been visiting his family for the past ten days returned to Hot Springs, Ark. He is now in the employ of M. E. Thompson & Co. and reports that they are doing well. If you want to meet two popular young men who are courteous and polite as well as entertaining call at the Capital Pharmacy, 929 Kansas Ave. and ask for Mr. Arthur Patterson and Mr. Nelson Clark. They are always glad to meet their friends and treat them right. Mrs. Letitia Barton died at the pour farm last week. Send in your subscriptions now so as to get your votes started. Mrs. Jas. Richardson returned from Kansas City where she has been visiting friends. Prof. W. T. Vernon was in attendance at the Inauguration last Monday and was shaking hands with his many friends and new acquaintances. The Professor's subject on Kansas Day at the banquet will be an interesting one. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Banks, of Omaha is in Topeka and attending the Industrial Institute. Miss Banks is an accomplished young lady and will take special studies in that Institution this term. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Radford and daughters entertained friends at a dinner on New Year's day. There were several guests present from out of town. An enjoyable time was had and we must say that this was ons of the finest dinners we have had in many a day. The Shangor Club met at the residehoe of Miss Fay Bradshaw 210 Jefferson St. Mrs. Matley was elected president, Buleah Jones vice pres, Dorinda Minor sec., Mesha Bell aist. sec., Eucora McClelland treas, Raymous Dyer reporter, and Mattie Sneed pianist. The club adjourned to meet in two weeks with Miss Mattie Sneed. The third anniversary of the Second Christian church will be celebrated the fourth Sunday of this month at 3 p.m. Addresses will be given by Rev. Taylor, of St. John church, Rev. Fishback of Shiloh and others. Shiloh choir will furnish the music: Everybody is invited. The W. W. Club of the 2nd C. P. Church gave a banquet at the church last Friday night at which the new officers were installed: Pres., Mrs. P. M. Allen; vice pres., Miss Josephine Mason; rec, Mrs. Lona Bigbee; taeas., Mrs. Henrictta Carey. G. A. Bigbee was toastmaster. The club will meet with Mrs. C, C. Daniels Friday Jan. 20th. Dr. and Mrs. Briscoe are now located at their new home 1505 W. 16th St. We do not see the Doctor quite so often as in days past and gone. He seems to keep busy between his office and home. We probably will see more of him after the honeymoon days are over but from present indications we think they will last forever. Hon. Geo. T. Wassom, one of the presidential electors, was in Topeka last week and cast his electoral vote for President Roosevelt and also assisted in naming the messenger to Washington. Mr. Wassom is one of the most successful real estate men of Kansas City. He closed a $22,000 deal for L. H. Powell, who will open one of the finest hotels ever kept or occupied by a colored man. P. E. Tipton, of Emporia, one of the presidential electors, was in the city and cast his vote and assisted in electing the messenger to Washington. The colored people of Kansas can be proud of their two electors for they had the balancing power in naming the messenger to carry the vote to Washington. This is the time that our colored men cut some ice and found several soliciting their support. They did what they thought was just and right for the best of all concerned. It was their votes that named the messenger. Mr. John Kelly. a popular young man was married to Miss Gertrude Moody, of the North Side, last week. They are now located at their home 17th and Harrison. This is somewhat of a surprise as Mr. Kelly was supposed not to steal a march on the boys. Miss Moody is one of Topeka's most highly respected young ladies and comes from one of the best families in Topeka. Mr. Kell is one of the most industrious young men of this city and in the west and we predict for them great success We wish them a happy journey through life. Do You Know THE PLAINDEALER DURING THE NEXT SIX MONTHS THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS PRIZES AWARDED FOR DIFFERENT THINGS. SEE PARTICULARS IN BIG "AD" ON PAGE SEVEN. Now is your opportunity. 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 P. 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. CITIZEN'S BANQUET. The colored people of Topeka are planning to have a magnificen banquet at the close of the lecture. The Cosmopolitan Club has full charge of the banquet. James H. CROSBY BROS. Something's Going to Happen at Our Store Next Week. It's Well Worth Looking Out For If You Want to Save Money and Get the Best at the Same Time. 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 when Mr. Washington lectures. Clarence Gregg was in Tecumseh this week visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Cook entertained a few friends at their home on the corner of Western Avenue and Laurent street in honor of Miss Jeanette Russell, of Albany, Wis. For Sale By J. R. Lytle 929 Kansas Ave. Quincy—6 rooms, $1800. Van Buren—4 rooms, $700. Van Buren—3 rooms, $600. Harrison—3 rooms, $550-$75 cash. Topeka Ave.—5 rooms, $1100— $100 cash. Topeka Ave.—4 rooms, $700. Topeka Ave.—7 rooms, $1200. Aore property, $150-$50 cash. Lots on Kansas avenue, $100. Lots on Kansas avenue, $25. 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, A NEW FAST TRAIN, The Leaves Kansas City at 2:20 A. principal Oklahoma, Indian Terr the same day. W FAST TRAIN, The Katy FI Kansas City at 2:20 A. M. daily, arriving al Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas one day. ```markdown ``` Leaves Kansas City at 2:20 A. M. daily, arriving at all principal Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas points the same day. 3 Daily Trains from Kansas City Southwest. 2:20 A.M. 12:35 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 2:20 A. M. 12:35 1 9:00 P. M. 2:20 A.M. 12:35 P.M. 9:00 P.M. Ask the Agent or Write "K KATY Saint L OLS. HORA "THE ONLY WAY" PO FURNISHED ROOMS. Good Night. Fine Wines, Liquor 1215-1217 East 18th St., KANSAS CITY, MO --- "THE ONLY "THE ONLY WAY" FURNISHED ROOMS. Open Day and Night. Fine Wines, Liquor 1215-1217 East 18th St., KANSAS CITY, MO. Home Phone 2544. Lige Hendri MKT DAY MIXER, JIM NICKOLS. SALOON Katy Flyer f. daily, arriving at all tory and Texas point 12:35 P. M. P. M. ATY" Saint Louis. WAY" DOOMS. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars KANSAS CITY, Mo. Lige Hendricks, Prop. BOLEY, L T. Saint Louis. NIGHT MIXER HORACE BURKE POOL HALL ahaa ah la lll lalate! Te Pegs POINT a our Drug ate : is eliable Quality our Drugs -an | Medicines, ws ws os : No Drug or Prescription leaves this store unless we are | positive it is the best quality that can be secured. If we have any doubt sbout its quality it doesn’t go out—youcan- , aot take it out. We realize the importance of quality in . Drugs, and propose that our customers shall have the best there is. . un Prescriptions a Specialty. Tad. Phone 743, Bali Phone ne: 732 Kansas Ave. 2 (ED. Knights and Ladies * Sy ew OZEYTEN a & & of Protection is Y wy QQ A NAT ONAL FRATERNAL INSURANOE Ce ques " SOCIETY Th AOVED -—- AY f f Issues policies. the sums of $251 ee Cis / $500, $1,000, also $75 $100, $150 and Sax “*e oO for children over 6 years of age. This is neat the only colored Fraternal Insuranc Society in ne U.S. Our socicty-is similar in character and managemeni to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., anc MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE, heprotection of our famijies warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further informaticn write | P.C. THOMAS, Nat! Sec.,. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth strect, Topeka, Kansas. —LLllI=='=|>>"yYiH)___*=_——~_&—*—z=*=Z[_=z{_E_"_"== Local and Personal. egg | 20d was one of the early settlers James Jackson of Wichita is a visitor ia the city looking after the imtereats of Sedgwick county. Mr. Allen of Downs, Kans. isin the city at presentin charge of the ¢eloak room of the house. Wo are anxious for every one to have achance to secure one of the prizes offered by the PLAinDEALER. A little work, a little time, plenty of perseverance will secure you one ofthe grand prizes offered by this paper. J. Mord. Allen has decided to give one more recital before putting his book to press. Watch for the an- nouncement, John E. Lewis and James Olden two of Wichita’s mest progres: stve citizens, made this office an agreeable call Wednesday. Do you want a gold watch, ladies? Ifso, read the big PLaInDEALER ad, and its generous offer of a gold watch and a graphoptone, The lady receiving the highest number of votes by July 1 receives a gold watch. Clip out coupons and ‘send in your subscription. Read the large ad. ‘THE PLAINDEALER representative willnext week visit Fort Leaven- worth and look out for entries in our grand prize contests. 4& $35 dollar graphophone to the lady sending in the larger number of subscribers by July 1. Get in the race for the largest Negro paper in the West. Elden Simmons and Preston Bass, of Linn county are visitors in the city this week. They attended the inaugural exercises and opening of the legistatere. Anyone wishing a first class bar- ber shop, pool and” billiard room, and.news stand will write to Nelson Crews, Kansas City, Mo. He is offering this at a bargain. Mra, Joseph Curry, who for the past few weeks has been in Ottawa at the bedside of her tather, returned ast Friday and reports that he is gteatly improved in health, Mrs. Lucinda Cooper was buried from St. Mark’s church last Thurs: day’ She was a member of the Danghters of Liberty. Stonestree! & Hamilton had charge of the funer. al.’ Vn vstin Sharp, who died at hi home at 1328 Van Buren, was buriee last Sunday afternoon from the C M.E.church. He was 86 years olc and was one of the early settlers here, | Clyde Aliphine, one of the hus- tling politicians of the short grass country, Leoti, was much in evidence at the organization of the house in the interest of Fred Knapp for chief clerk. We are in receipt of a sight draft from Davis Bros., William and Frank, the popular druggists of Washington, D. C. for 365 days on the financial bank of prosperity. The same is hereby extended to them with best wishes. Wm. Cavens of Manhattan, Kans. breeder of barred Plymouth Rocks, is attending the State Poultry show in the city. Mr. Cavens has some very fine birds, some of them scor-' ing 93 to. 9334. Mr. Cravens is the only colored exhibitor at the show this year. The following non-commissioned officers of the Ninth cavairy are among those who are likely to be entered for our grand Ninth cavalry prize: Sergeant Alexander, D troup; Toler, D troop; Finney, C troop; Petty Hopkins, B troop; Tucker, A troop, and others. The Senior class of the Topeka High School will leave today for Lawrence where they will be the guests of K. U. The colored stu. dents of the class are Misses Ellen Page, Clara Williams, Phoebe Davis, | Arnicholas Chiles aud Messrs Glenn Watkins and Dean Buckner. | Rev. Pinkney of Mound City, who forsook journalism for the ministry was among the anxious job seekers as the legislature, He is at present in charge of the M. E. charch at Mound City. He was formerly edi- tor of the Liberator, a democratic sheet at Kansas City. Mo, We un- derstand from Senator Blaker that he wants « position as head man in the cloak room. — Dr. W.R. Kennedy, the druggiat at 1125 Kansas Ave., was granted a permit today in the probate court to sell intoxicating liquors accordirg tolaw. Dr. Kennedy has conducted drug stores in this city for the past twenty years and no druggist in the city has a higher -standing with the Physicians than he. He is a physi- ‘cian of the highest class, a courteous gentleman and is worthy in eveey way of the confidence the people have placed in him. We wish him ‘unlimited success. | The Oriental art club met with Mrs. Emma Gaines Jan’y 6. Fifteen mipates were spent in diecussion, after which luncheon was served The club meets this afternoon with Mrs. Clark, 1414 Western ave. FT. LEAVENWORTH NEWS. Some of the Things Being Said and-Done Among the Cavalry Boys at Ft. Leavenworth.» The ‘Boys in Biue” who have always manifested and are etill manifesting their bravery and loyalty-to the Stars and Stripes, are interested in Tax PrarnpeaLER prize, con- teats and will be in the ‘‘game to the end.” Meow, We, the members of the Ninth Cavalry, have: been stationed here since last October, and we are comfortably, quartered. Our barracks are located in a desirable part of the post. “- The proximity of the fort to the city enables us to mingle with our fellow citizens socially and religiou-ly, thereby having excellent opportunities afforded us.to dem- onstrate our loyaity to God, man and our country. , Weare no less valorous than were the colored soldiers in the war of 1812, eppecially those in the splendid victory won by Commodore Perry on Lake Erie, and those in the Indian wars, whose valor cannot be questioned, Of the two million colored troops who fought like tigers during the war between the North and South, resulting in the liberation of four and a half million slaves, too much cannot be said in praise for their bravery. We make no apology for the expreasion ‘“‘black,” ‘“col- ored” or ‘‘Negro,” because from time remote, they have been men among men—not a black man, but ‘‘man, though black.” History is full of brave deeds achieved by colored troops. To endeavor to mention one-tenth of the number in limited space would be vain, but the fires of ancestral genius, pride and enthusiasm still light our hearts. When the Spanish-American war broke out it was not difficult for us to decide to face danger and death in defense of a righteous cause. We left dear ones, homes and friends toset sail for the shores of Cuba and the Philippine Islands. We remember well the flying, shrieking, exploding shells around and about us during the engagements. The expedi- tions against San Juen Hill, Porto Rico, etc., were not at- tended with a feeling of diemay or despair, but with a wild joyous yell the men went to meet the foe. We were eager to take the fieldand be led into action. Often when our duties are done and we are engaged in pleasant chats over the past, we recall how the lives of many comrades were lost, how some were made prisoners, and in time returned through an exchange of prisoners, we conclude and realize that America is replete with colored troops who have and are atill leaving their names inscribed upon the pages of history. We further realize that our miasion is to build, not to destroy. As Christmas is a time of rejoicing, we too lay aside every care for a short season to enter into the spirit of joy- ousness a8 is given in the Heavenly Message—*‘Good will toall men.” The wondrous star of Bethlehem has seemed to light time after time the events that stand as milestones along the story of the past. The mysterious rays that Ied the magicians from the Far East to the cradle of the infaut Christ have also shone as heraldsinthe proyress of the world. Hence, we, the members of Troop E, 9th Cavalry, endeavored to show our appreciation of the same by enter- taining at Christmas dinner several invited yucats from Kansss City, Mo., and seventy-five of the best citizens of Leavenworth, including the ministers of the several churches. Rev. J. A. Goree of the Independent Baptist church, blessed the bounteous repast, aftor which all in- dulged in the Christmas festivities, We appreciated the presence of all and hopo they will come again. Te ee NOTES FROM ST. JOSEPH, MO. Mrs. A, Morton left Jast Saturday for Grand Junction, Colo., on an extended visit with relatives. She stopped a few days in Denver with friends en route. Mrs. Chas, Phelps was taken quite ill last week, but is much improved at this time. Janitor Hundley of the High School, was confined to his home by sickness last week. Victor Jones attended to his duties at the school during his absence. The friends of W. H. Jones were glad to hear of his appointment as head janitor at the court house last week, ata salary of $55 per month. His assistants are Newton Beatie and Bud Howard. The Ladies’ Study club met last Saturday with Mrs. J. C. Caldwell in a very pleasant session, Mrs. Bagley, who was said to be the oldest woman in St. Joe, died last Saturday, being over 100 years uld. Durthg the Christmas holidays Rev. Cohrén was the recipient of a handsome gold watch as a Christmas present from the officers of the church. x P, Haines returned to Omaba last week where he is pureuing’a course in medicine. . A colored undertaker from Indianapolis, was in'the city last wexk with a view of locating here. Wesee no; reason why one would not succeed here in such a Dusinesd;” consid- ering the number of colored in this place. NEWPORT RESTAURANT, TIBB STARNBS. Pror. Everything First-class—Short Orders aSpecialty. 1815 Depas Sr., OMAHA, : NEBRASKA Henry Hutchinson, ROOMS—BOARD—LUNCH. 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Only thane whe tate um agency can ger it tee "gre new i ths feed ate mating tae $5000 $1000 «day, We var Dig communect.Seney Doets paeredst ‘ oie tot tutl eatttea- at Lrsatemes Donenesiar—seacsnwnaecsw 4 L- NICHOLS & CO., Napervilte, Mineis | SS td in the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. F. R. Hesser, Plaintiff vs 23051 M. L. Freeman and Jesse Powers and Mrs. Jesse Powers defendants. State of Kansas Shawnee County. \ "8 To the above named defendant, M, 1, Freeman, you ere hereby no- tified that you have been ened in the District Court of Shawnee Coun- ty, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, F, R. Hesser, and that said F. R. Hesser filed her petition in the above entitled court on the 26th day of November 1904, and that unless you answer said petition on or hefore the 27th day of Febru- ary 1905, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be ren- dered against you barring, foreclos- ing and excluding you and all other persons claiming by, through or under you from any claim of title or interest you may have, or from ever setting up or claiming any right, utle or interest in, or lein upon the following described reat estate situ- ated in Shawnee County, Kansas, to.wit: Lots ten [10[ and twelve {12}on Highland Ave., in South West Sub-division. And judgment will be rendered against you quiet- ing said plaintiff's title in and to said premises and for suck other and further relief to which said plaintiff may be entitled and for costs of this suit. F. R. Hesser, Plaintiff. D. H. Branaman, Atty. for PI’v'ff. Attest, I. S. Curtis, Clerk. Fee eee SOOO ee wmHm, Al. Rodgers. Manager. Proprietor. ae ZANZIBAR” SALOON AND HOTEL. Hotel on Earopean Plan, 12 elegantly fornished rooms. Gas and Steam beat. Fine Wines, Liquor sand Cigars POOL AND WHIST ROOMS IN CONNECTION. 208 Independence Avenue. 3 KANSAS CITY, - - MO. , JACKSON AT QUINDARO! The man who made the Twenty-third Reg- iment Band famousconductsa concert at Western University. During the past few months our own professcr Geo. W. Jackson has been directing Walker's Military band at Western university, and on the evening of the 6th gave the first public concert in Stanley hail at the college. This large, commodious structure was filled to its utmost ca- pacity, and the audience pronounced itthe finest musical entertainment ever given by colored people in the West. Prof. Vernon and the faculty pronounced it as being superb. Everybody knows Prof. Jackson's ability as a musiciao,and if any man can get music out of people it1s he. He has made more bands and first class musicians and received .less credit and compensation for hislaber than any manin the country. Fol- lowing is the program; “Canadian Club March....-.-ser0eeeeeUPEB. Band. ; «8 Opening “AGdre8S sees -oneeneecseecnatereieneeee W. B, Douglass, 3 “America Our Own” ..eeee ceseenerseeessHUFER, Band. SDAIN soasseseeassicccsasssscasiosssssanie Jacob Moore “Vocal Sl0”...c0 crevecseseens soseeegeceene oe Miss V. Moody. “Gondolier”...+-ssssseeesesesecee sees POWRLL. Band. WV O0CAI BO10..er-ressesssere es sssceereseesensenrece Clarence Lewis, OVERTURE “Sweet Repose™,....80UTHWELL, Band. Dutttesss ossosecsesecereee scene accesarenesecesoes Misses Groves and Althouse, “The Jolly Student” ...00+ soeseeseseees+-ZICKEL: Band. Miss Bosa Fulcher, *Symphia Waltres™.....ss.ese00e0e+e HOLZMAN, Band. . Recitation...cesssesosencese cossseccreecsseseas ence Miss Bertha Cole. “Cuban Independence” ..+sseeee+ss HENNINGES. 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The Piaindealer PRIZE GOLD WaTca The lady receiving the largest number of votes in S e e ae re a“ HS 3 e . a ee ee this contest up to July rst, will receive this handsome Ve ae as the most popular non-commissioned officer of the peize. $1.50 subscription counts 150 votes; 6 months’ NC ya Ninth U. S. Caval 3 sabscription $1, 100 votes; 3 months Soc, 50 votes. eae : inth U. S. Cavalry. Clip out, Gill out and send ia this Coupon ~~ Clip out, ll out and send in sis Coupon. - Send all Votes Direct to - _~— | / 7 Rae Vlanndeaker, | "FORPEKA, KANSAS. ; 112 EAST SEVENTH STREE! --- Smallpox has been raging, but so far no deaths have resulted among the colored people. Christmas Sunday was celebrated in a grand union service at 11 o'clock at the M.E. church, in which the A.M.E., the Baptist and the Presbyterian churches joined, which brought out a very large and handsomely dressed audience. Dr.F.G. Snelson of the A.M.E. church, was the eloquent speaker of the hour and delivered one of the most scholarly and electrifying Christmas sermons ever heard in southern Missouri. Text—Matt. 2:11; subject: "The Adoration of the Wine Men as it Relates to the Christ; (2) to the Nations of the Earth; (3) to the Universal Church." His splendid discussion of "Gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh" was sublime. The one topic of the season has been the discussion of the originality, the forcefulness and enoquence of the brilliant Dr. Snelson. A collection of $75 was taken among the churches at this service alone. Springfield has been crowded with visitors, here during the holidays. Prof. Adams, Miss Hawkins, Tolbert Allen, Miss Williams and Miss Maggie J. Edwards of Beggs, I. T., who attended the Hill-O'Neal wedding, were among them. New Years Sabbath at 11 o'clock service Dr. Snelson took eight new members into his church. It was a grand beginning and his church is in excellent spiritual condition. Saturday night, Christmas Eve, all our Sunday schools gave gifts. The M. E., the Baptist and the O. P. church had Christmas trees, but the A. M. E. church had a novel Christmas ship, which arrived from Ceylon, China, Manilla and San Francisco. Splendid programmes were also rendered. On Monday, Dec. 26, at 4 o'clock p. m., at the Parker House, Miss Bessie R. Hill of Beggs, I. T., a Plaindealer subscriber, was united in wedlock to Prof. Oscar F. O'Neal of Union, Mo. Dr. Snelson officiated. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Jessie R. Bacon played the wedding march. The happy couple have been splendidly entertained by their many friends. Dr. Snelson and family were entertained at dinner Christmas day by Mrs. Bertha Carnahan; Christmas morning at 7 o'clock breakfast by Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Oliver, in Westport; Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 4 o'clock dinner by Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Greenstreet on Sherman street; Dec. 31, dinner by Mrs. Stone on Upper Sherman street; Monday, Dec. 26, by Mr. and Mrs. L. Herndon on St. Louis street. The Willing Workers of the A. M.K. church gave a very successful entertainment last Thursday afternoon and night at the residence of Miss May Campbell on Washington avenue. Mesdames Herndon, Jas. Abernathy, Geo. Abernathv, Hardwick, Oliver, Greenstreet, Haywood, Murphy, McAdams, Clayton, Lee, Majors, Cohen, McBroom, Snelson, Young, Morrison, and others are doing a great work in this new organization. The Helping Hand of the A. M. R. church gave an "Old Year" O'Possum supper Dec. 29 at the residence of Mrs. Stone. The lady of the house was assisted by Misses Lucinda McBroom, Roberts, Gussie Allen; Mesdames Allen, Abernathy, Kelly, Smith, Stewart, McBroom, and others. Mr. T. C. Greenstreet and Miss Marie Stemmous were the organizers of a grand surprise donation party given Dr. Snelson and wife Wednesday night of last week. About sixty persons joined in the procession and pulled the latchstring by singing. Remarks were made by S. A. G. Campbell, Mr. Heruden, Mr. Tolbert, Mr. Stewart, Abernathy, Allen, Moss, Hardwick Bros., and also by several of the ladies present. Dr. and Mrs. Snelson responded. Miss Blanche K. Morrison a tended the Briscoe-Huggard wedding, and also the State Teachers' association at Columbia during the holiday week. Mrs. Greenstreet spent a part of the holidays visiting her mother at Memphis, Tenn. Rev. Nuttall, who lately moved here from Independence, continues very ill. Miss Frances B. Landers was on the sick list last week, having contracted a severe cold while attending the funeral of her uncle, George Thomas of Kansas City, chief grand deputy of the U.B.F. and S. M. T. of Kansas. Rev. Faulkner, pastor of the M. E. church, is running a series of meetings and all Christians are cordially invited to join in the work. Mr. and Mrs. Frost who have been very ill, are improving. Some of Bonner's enterprising young ladies and gentlemen, under the leadership of Mrs. Maria Brown of Loring, and Miss F. B. Landers, are practicing for a grand concert to be given for the benefit of the Baptist church. Will Rhodes and mother, after running a very prosperous meat market, have closed down, and will open up a feed store. Mrs. Addie Greer and Mr. Hill had quite an enjoyable time visiting with her son and daughter-in-law at St. Joe, Mo. Mrs. Greer is now very ill. Miss Hannah Frost is visiting in Kansas City. John Turner had his foot badly mashed last Thursday while at work on the Union Pacific railroad. Mr. Howard, living near Bonner Springs, had his house and contents destroyed by fire recently. Miss Effie Robinson visited in Loring Saturday and Sunday. She is one of the brightest scholars in the public schools. CHEROKEE, KANS. A successful quarterly meeting was held at Stewart's temple C. M. E church. Rev. Rivers preached three fine sermons to a congregation which was up-to-date spiritually and financially. Rev. W. E. Stewart has just returned from his old home in Mississippi. He visited Natchez and Holly Springs; also his children in Memphis, Tenn. He preached the closing sermon for his old annual conference, the North Mississippi, at Sardis, Miss., over which Bishop E. Cottrell, D. D., presided. Rev. Stewart will preach Sunday morning on the subject, "Home." He will reach at 7:30 p. m., subject, "The Poor Man at the Rich Man's Gate." Rev. Dudley of the Baptist church and Rev. J. E. Kuykendall of Leavenworth will assist Rev. Stewart in his protracted meetings. Stewart Temple choir, under the management of G. A. Myers, is doing well. Father Hill is still on the sick list. Cherokee has zome of the best cultured people in this part of the state. We send New Year's greetings to THE PLAINDEALER; it should find a place in every colored home in Kansas. SALIDA. COLO. On September 22nd of last year Rev. A. W. Ramsey came from Winfield, Kan. to reside with his sister, Mrs. Amanda Knox. On the 27th of December he was stricken with paralysis, from which he died. He was buried in this city. Rev. Ramsey was a devoted christian minister, having been in the service 27 years. He leaves a wife and two sisters, Mesdames Amanda Knox of Salida and Alice Carper of Denver, to mourn his loss. 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. No. 23032. Zepaniah J. Florence, Plaintiff, vs. Mary Jane Florence, Defendant. State of Kansas, } ss. Shawnee County. 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 ZEPHANIAN J. FLORENOR. Attest, Plaintiff. I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. [SEAL.] Is There AnyHarm In Dancing? A book for men, maids and mothers. By Ex-Dancing Master T. A. Faulkner, Ex-President of the Dancing Masters' Association. Facts are facts. Endorsed by pulpit and press. Should be read by all Christians. Paper bound copy, postpaid 25c; cloth bound, postpaid 50c. Send to ALBATROSS NOVELTY CO. 812 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Ks. CHICKASHA; I. T. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall returned from Texas last week. Prof. B. F. Abner spent a few days in El Reno during the holidays and reported having had a grand time. Miss Mabel Harding returned to her school in Custer county after spending a pleasant time during the holidays. Prof. and Mrs. Spencer of Muskogee spent their Xmas with theirsister, Mrs. Cora Dickerson. Prof. M. W. Prather has returned from Langston. Mrs. M. L. Brookins visited her cousin, Mrs. Mary Jenkins of Oklahoma City during the holidays. Miss Ula Vaughn has returned from Gainesville, Texas. Misses Bertha and Mabel Harding attended the teachers' association in Guthrie, and the piano solo rendered by Miss Bertha, entitled "Silver Stars," reflected much credit upon her. Prof. Abner and teachers, Misses Ula Vaughner and Bertha Harding enrolled many new scholars on last Monday. The school is in plendid condition. WICHITA. N. H. Hammatt of Chicago was a visitor in the city last week. E. Drain cf Enid, Okla., who has been visiting his family in the city, has returned to his home. The G. L. A. club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. S. W. Jones. A pleasant time was had. After a dainty luncheon the club adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. A. Lewis. Mrs. Mary Bates has been quite ill for several days. Mrs. L. Hall, who has been visiting in Kansas City, returned home Saturday. Quarterly meeting services were held last Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder Griffith was in attendance. The ladies of the Court of Calanthe gave a house party Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Thos. Cox. George Brady has purchased a neat home on N. Wichita street. C. Williams passed through the city Monday from Pratt en route to his home in St. Louis. Mrs. Mary Parks has returned from a trip to Ponca City, Okla. Wm. Waters. 504 KANSAS AVE , Clothes Cleaned & pressed. Clothes Cleaned & pressed. OLD PHONE 357. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. Mabel Wiscombe, Plaintiff, vs. Walter H. Wiscombe, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Walter H. Wiscombe, greeting: You are hereby notified, that the above-named plaintiff has filed a petition in the above entitled Court and case against you, in which she prays that she may be granted a divorce and the custody of the children, and that unless you answer her said petition on or before the 30th day of December, 1904, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered accordingly, granting the plaintiff a divorce. Hereof you will take due notice. I. S. CURTIS, For Sale or Lease. I will sell or lease my barbershop and billiard hall to any responsible colored man. It is the most elegant place for colored trade in Kansas City, Mo. Has four chairs, bath rooms, laundry office, four pool tables, two cash registerf, and cigar stand. Good location and good trade. A splendid opportunity for a hustler. 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 JACQUES AGENT. THE HOME OF THE FAMILY First class Physicians and Nurses in attendance. The finest Institution in the West for the care of Colored People. For further information or particulars, address. Reason for selling—other business. NELSON C. CREWS, Clerk of Police Court. a