Plaindealer

Friday, April 21, 1905

Topeka, Kansas

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“atiese”' TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. ~ ; Sa ae OCU : ‘ : ° VOLUME VII . TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 21, 1905. : . NUMBER 16. | Se If Chief Goodwin Keeps up His Present Gait, Topeka Will Be from the Large Crop of Thugs and Loafers! ° a tt takes ON ies oo ee St OR ee ee i ee a OE al oo wate g oe + Pel PS SS gah Pe ate ats SOT Moi te eee. le ee Patel ee eee ee re ek 3 THE NINTH CAVALRY AT FT. RILEY! ure of yecing tae Pisst squadron ab the Ninth Cavalry, located at Fort Riley, Kam. There are four Companies, A. B.C and D which compose the squad- ron, Here the regimental officers are stationed with the hand The squad- ron kas now begun to fill up with new men as the old ones are fast leaving the ranks by retirment or scehing hetter jobs. The Ninth Cavalry has a record to he proud of and those who are re= tiring are doing so with honors and with excep onally good records. If the young mez wish to follow in the fout- steps of their old comrades they will have to keep a continual hustle on them- selves, te get the applause and reeog- $nition tha: this regiment has kept for pears, We had ~he pleasure of seeing them zo through their manueverings and practices od abo visited their severat amarters avd found them in first class condition, sell regulated and up in the hest disery tre | The army undoubtedly is 2 grear Fel te our young men in making the more perfect in adhering te buciness We would that more edu- cated your, men wonld join the army for therchy are pasitions and appoint- ments wh'-a they can fill and which will go a long way toward promoting them and ting them for business in public life There is no distinction in the army and -f one is capable of perform- ing the, des‘es assigned them and study them well 2nd are loyal to their post, they canncz help being promoted. We were proud to find Regimental Sergeant Maior Logan in charge of the headquarters and he not only keeps up the record znd business of his regiment ‘but also of the post at Fort Riley where there are exartcred over 1600 men, To keep a reeerd of the business transact- ed at thic slace it requires a man of ability and Srmness. Major Logan, is a Georgian by birth having been born jn Macon He served r4 years in the army and tas lifted himself up ta the place ke nw fills, one of the most re- sperted prstions in the army — This alone is enough to comince our young men how important it is to attend strict: ly to busirecs Sergeant Major is likee hy every one, and is very popular with his comrades. He has under his sup: ervision several clerks hoth white and black whom he «uperintends and direct: in the clerscal department of the office We were also proud to meet Regi mertal Qmirter Master Lafferty, 0! troap B, who is a Leavenworth hoy. an ha~ heen in the army for 15 years. He is highly respected hy his comrades an superior officers. Ife. tao, carries grea responsibility in the dispensing of fue and, in fact. all the necessaries of lif pa-s threngh that department. One o the great atiractions at the Fort is th Ninth Cavairy Band which furnishe some very fine music. We had thi pleasure af ~ccing them on guard moun and it was a very interesting sight t see and hear them playing mounted This band 4 composed of 24 pieces 0 whom J. D Dickenson is sergeant. Mr. RB. Brooks is one of the pop YF musicwins who visited Topeka som thre ago and is ane of the most popula men of the band. We hope to have thi hand play in Topeka while they ar quartered zi Fort Riley. They hav four Filipries in this band who ar good musicians. This is something o a novelty 6 us and we are told that th Tihpinos cin take their choice as t what regiment or the band they wish t join as it means that they are accepte hy the eoiured ay well as the white ‘This certainly is a step forward in th right dirertion to prove that it is no a ec eee ccs: re ee eed and were married over there to Phili- pine ladies and brought them to Amer- ica with them and are living at the Fort and rearing families and doing nicely, The United States army is the only organization we know in the United States where every man is put on the ‘sane footing and rises from the ranks ‘hy what he merits. In the practices in ‘the band where over thirty trumpeters loth white and colored are, the princi- pal musician or trumpeter is a colored man who is instructor, and is respected and obeyed as well as if given by any other man. The army is now filled up with young white men of the South as well as colored and they are coming to learn that there is no difference with Unele Sam whether you are white as snow or black as ink: that it is the ability and qualification that he is lock- ing for. We would that half of the southern white men could get into the United States army with the — present condition and then return home and I think less prejudice would exist be- tween the races. It is nothing strange to see young southern men*become ac- customed to being associated with col- ored men in the army and perform their duty together as if they were brothers without the least hesitation of the com- rates The army certainly equalizes jan hringy every one upon a level and is advantageous to those who seck it | out, The Fort is located about six miles from Junction City and they have car service from half an hour to an hour through the day until twelve at night. The «treet car fare is 10 cents each way and very independent at that. Some of the soldiers complain about the strict orders whereby cach one is required to have a pass to go on a visit to the city. We thing this is right and proper and would probably cause many a dollar te be saved by the young men that would not otherwise if they were allowed to go at will, Another thing the govern. ment is to be commended for is thal the soldiers start to work at six in the morning and are kept going througl some kind of work until six in th evening except an hour to eat and prob: ably a couple of hours to bathe anc change their clothes for different ord crs, This comes from the fact tha there are so many raw recruits coming in that they have to be continually go ing through the drills, and other dif ferent maneuvers to perfect themselve for duty and as there are sb many ol men retiring, they have to take advan tage of using thent to fit the new fo good service. The friends of Major Logan have en tered him for the contest for the gol pen to be given by the Plaindeale for the most popular non-commission cd officer in the army. They have start ed hy giving 325 votes. Mr. Charle Holland, Troop “D", Ninth Cavalr | he will see that that watch tome J the the First Squadron, We shall visi the Second Squadron at Fort Leaven [sn and see who they will enter from Hthis department, then ,the big fight wi Tbe good and strong. Serg't M.A ‘|Jerkins of the Third Squadron at S ‘| Louis, has 1400 votes. | One great advantage this squadro ‘has over the third squadron, located 2 '| Jefferson Barracks is that each com "| pany has its mess. We had the pleas '| ure of dining with two of the compas "| ies’ sergeants, Sergeant Toles and Hoy ']kins, who are two very distinguishe non-commissioned officers and hay "| served several years in the regimer ‘| with honors. They also have in cot ‘| nection a troop library, pool table an COFFEYVILLE NEGROES TAKE. A COMMENDABLE STAND! The Respectable Colored People Resent an Order Pro- hibiting Them from Leaving the City—Foster Williams Taks a Manly Stand: for Right and Justice, a Li rages ever perpetrated upon the colored people of Kansas, was at Coffeyville on Wednesday, April 12 by the cityand county officials, The following special from that city appeared in the Topeka Capital under glaring headlines: “An unknown Negro entered the home of John J Griffith, of 309 East Ninth street, about 4 o'clock this morning, and crawling into the sleeping room of Mra. GUifiith dragged her from her bed and assaulted her. He held a pistol to her head and threatened heq with inetant death if she made an outcry. Mr. Gr.ffith was asleep in the next room, but the unfortunate woman was so paralyzed with, fright that she jou make no outcry Her cou- dition is serious. “The brute, after accomplishing his purpose, again intimidated the woman and crawling to the door made his escape. The slamming of ascreen door as the fellow left the house broke the spell of terror which seemed to hold the woman and her screams aroused her husband “The police were at once notified but no trace of the Negro was found, Mrs. Griffith was unable to give a good description of the fellow, save that he was very black and that he | was a man of powerful build. SAY THEY'LL LYNCH HIM> | “The citizens of Coffeyvile are very much aroused and threats of | summary punishment if the fellow is caught are heard on every hand. | “Bloodhounds have been sum- '}moned from Wichita and will be '|hese im the morning. A big posse '| will accompany the local police and iis taking every precaution to head ‘Joff the eacape from the city ot any '|Negroes. The blacks are deter. ‘|mined to resist the order and to. {night the streete are friled with men -| white and black, many of the black: ‘jbeing héavily armed. There are ljsome fears of arace war and the .| whole city is terribly worked up. ‘| “Sheriff Pruitt and deputies are here working on the case ant -| Pinkerton detectives hav. been sen 1}for. Mr. and Mrs. Griffith have -|lived in the city for about two years .|coming here from Topeka. Mr .| Griffith is employed as a bookkeepe: ;|ata local wholesale grocery house | Mrs. Griffith is about thirty year ;juf age. The home of the Griffith t|is within three blocks of the centra -| portion of the city.” 1] rom what we can learn from th }{above and numerous other pres . | dispatches, the officers who gave o .feountanaced such orders ought t ‘be arrested fur violating theer oat! 1 {of office. What right had they o tj/anyone else to issue an ordor pro -|hibiting respectible celored peopl .|from coming in or going out of th _lcity if they so desired? If ther .|were any suspects, it would hav j|been right and proper to arres ¢|them, but when itcomes to interfes |iig vith the rights of decent, respec _|tible and lawabiding citizens, is 4 |step too far, and should bave bee 4 |Fesented by the respectable white ,,|28 well aa blacks. + : ,|* Ifacrime like this was committe 1}lo a community and the authoritie wanted to catch the guilty partie P| and were bound to issue such order -|why not make it apply to the white ‘ as well. ‘The victim herself cou’ ,|not swear it was a Negro; onl ,.|that his face was very black. Wh o|knows but what it was a white ma t {blacked up? Her deseription ¢ flhim as heing powertulby builg an ed SS Sea ee rere ae he could easily be apprehended! Surely he did not stip into Coffey- ville at night and select this woman as the victim of such a hellish act! It was doubtless committed by some one who took time and carefully planned it or was familiar with the place. Let those who are so anxious to lay this heinous crime at the door of some Negro, look around Ceffeyville for a vig, burley white maa and study his object and character. Many such crimee have heen committed by white men in disguise, which was proven after some poor, defenseless colored man had been made to suffer for it. Look at the hentous murders com- mitted in Topeka and Ottawa by some buld, daring culpirt who killed Mrs. Nickum in her hotel filled with boarders and her help was sleeping in an adjoining room, and Mrs. Job, of Ottawa, lost her life in the same mysterious manner in a hospital fillea with patients. This Coffey- ville afluir is the work of just such a fiend that committed these crimes. It this brute isa Negro or white man, we say let vengeance be meted out to him according to law, but do not lay the crime at the door of some Negro because this brute’s face was black. Another thing, white people are so accustomed to charging Negroes with such offenses that they readily say it was a colored man. Look up this stout built black fellow and it will be found that his face is white. If such a Negro was in that vicinity, he ought to have easily been apprehended and with- eut the aid of bloodhounds. The colored people did right in preparing to protect their families and their homes. Who knows at what hour a gang of white ruffians would have made an attempt to drive innocent and defenseless women, children and old men from their homes as they did in Kaneas City, Joplin, Mo., Springfield, O. and other places, because some worthlees cuss committed a heinons ofiense, This kind of business is not thought of when a known white man commits alike offense. Look at the brutish offense committed by a white man of Willard, Kas., whc has a family. The story of this dastardly crime is told elsewhere 1r these colnmns. Saturday, the glaring head-line: in the Capital told of still furthe: injustices being heaped upon th colored people of Coffeyvitle, wher it announced that Foster Williams an intelligent and wealthy Negr: merchant, who had the manhood tc |come out and say that if any of th: colored people who had not violate Jany law wanted to leave the cit that he would see that they went | Mr. Williams was right, the officer jwere over-stepping their bound: jand needed to be told or show | ther duty. The arrest of Mr | Wiliams is nothing more than a jol put up by a few envious whites wh Jare jealous of Williams and hi |business. The sooner the Negr learns to protect himself agains .jsuch hellish outrages as did Mi Williams, the sooner this ignorat Jclass of whites will behave. Th ,Jeducated and wealthy white peopl do not apprdve of such disorder] ‘acts, and this plugugly ¢lemer ‘|does not voice their seatimests « jJall whatever. Theidea of stoppio {respectable people from leaving ,|town and then make another orde ,| demanding that they leave is ridign fjlous ‘that it is enough to make i| rabbit fight rouch leas ahuman, 1 ece ksd a few more like him. We have no sympathy for loafing, worthless Negroes, and the same about whites, and we know that Mr Williams is of the same opinion: I the order was to drive all worthlesi classes from the city, we would saj amen. we are forit. It is true thal too many of our young men are idleing around without visible means of support, and while they are entitled to their rights under the law, they must not he construed to represent the hard working, indus- trious class ef our race,and all should not be classed alike as is done by many white people. As soon as the better element of whites and blacks join hands for the betterment of their respective cam- munities, such outrages will soon be athing of the past. Get together, and let the bad, prejudice, hateful white peopte and the lazy, bull- dozing, igaorant blacks, know that law, order and decency must be maintamed no matter at what cost. The educated sensible white people of Coffeyville should put officers in charge who have some judgment. Such affairs are a dis- grace to the fair name of that prosperous city. Nick CHILEs. A Catholic Hero. “sreat Heaciines emanating tron the Associated Pross announce the “Burial of a Catholic priest among Negroes.” The act itself amounts to a mere myth so tar as the practice is concerned. All over the conti; nent Afro American are bucied among the whi-es, aud it becomes no more a matter of remaik to bury white men among Negroes. It is no more a matter of astonishment. Un the contrary it seems more as- tonishing that the peess and the in- telligent element should attempt to ‘make a bugabvo ont of it. But such continues to be the disposition of the illiterate and idle-miaded to bring about a sensation about what seems only to reflect discreditably upon those who would choose te be foolish. Father McCormick had charge of the colored Catholic church at San Antonio and died of consumption. He was quitea young mau, born in St. Louis in 1871, and spent hisearly lifein Pittsburg. He was consistent in his religious life, manly and highly progressive, and showed the integrity of his pure life by steadfastly adhering to the prin- ciples which he professed. He en- tered into the priesthood aud at the same time engaged in educating ou: people. Never once caunted in his calling, he fearlessly, and with feel. ings of a pecuiiar pride, continued in this missionuowl hisdeath. Foi severa] years he earnestly toiled ir the South, and so vigorously did h engage in his work that he coulc laborao more. But this grand mar remained at his post till the messeng er, Death, summoned him fron among theliving. Hislifeillvelrate a beantiful oxample of what all th truly great and geod of earth ar |ealled to put on record. The pries remained true to the consciousnes: Jof Christian duty. He was noce | specter of persons, and his last re quest ih writing was: “Bury me in | plain coffin in the Colored Catholi .| cemetery, among the people for whou Ihave labored.” The request wa | complied with and within St. Pete ,|Colored church cemetery rests th jremains of Father McCormick, | | man and a hero who exemplified th life of the Saviour, who built his ow | monument which shall stand uni \paired by the ravages of time an , undiminished by the lapse of age: ;| He lived a life that was spotless i ,| purity as it isimmortal in being an ,|it will he ever remembered as th ,|sbgnal to other brave hearts wt ¢| would for the sake of righteousne: e{and trath-emulate hie good exampl A WHITE MAIS AWFUL CRIME! He Assaults « Galored Child and Turns Her Qui of = His Home. While the Tapeka Capital was dis- playing large hedd-jines about the Coffeyville outsage, they overlooked the henious crime perpertrated upon 14-year-old Alice Stice, a colored girl, by white man In whoae family she was employed asa domestic at Willard, Shawnee county Kansas. This is one of the most sevolting, inhuman and fiendish acts ever committed inthe state. This little girl’s mother isan invalid confined in the Jefferson county poor house, where this little girl grew up. The Poor commissioner of that county ordered that the child finda place to work. She found employment in the family of Ed. Wilson, of Willard, who is said to be related to the poor commissioner of “Jefferson county. The girl says she went to work in this culpirc’s family, and one day when his wife and children were away, he by brute force accom- plished her ruin, and with dirs threats kept her under his influence until she was at his mercy. Now sheis at the Shawnee county poor farm expecting to ;become a mother any day. A warrant was sworn out in Judge M’Cabe’s court by Assistant County Attorney W. I, Jamison. Deputy Marshall Horace Lamberson armed. with the proyer papers, proceeded to Bridgeport, Kas., where he found the brute engaged in the. livery business, and to which place he had 4ecently moved in an effort to shield {his hellish crime. Mr. Lamberson had wired the officers to hold him and when he arrived found an officer guarding his man with a shot gan to hold himin check. This place is sixteen miles trom Salina and the journey had to be made in a buggy. The officer arrived there at night and brought his man back next day. | Along the road and on the train, he |asked the officer what was beat to be done under the circumstances, iadicating that he was guilty. He | waived examination and wos bound }over to the district court, and his |bond fixed at $1,000 which he |furuished. We will watch the out- Jeome of this case, and contribute our means if necessary to see that ||this child gets justice. ° '| Inthe Coffeyville affair the To- ‘}peka Capital and other journals ‘controlled by white people went .Jinto spasms, but in the case of a | poor, defenssleas colored girl, who desheen outraged by a big, burly ‘lwhite brute, they are deaf, dumb {and blind A brute who comnitts such a crime, be he black or white */should not be shield or defended by i] anyohe, but it seems that our white ,| contemporaries think otherwise, and take pride im yelling “lynch him” -|every time a man with a black skin 1j}happens to be accused of a y}crime. Nick Calves. Assist the Orphans. The Masonic fraternity has kindly donatad the use of their hall next Wednesday night April 26, to the Colored Orphans’ Home aesociation. A pregram will be rendered for the benefit of the Home, and we earnest- ly solocit the patronage of the public in our effort to finieh paying for the same. The program is well worth 25c but the admission fee is only 100 and we siacerely hope the hall will be filled. Come snd bring your friends. uw The following is the program: Instrumental Solo...,..Aana Cooper Oration.........0-0-..J00e1 M' Knight Vocal Selo......0+ ..+-0--Jeasie Oden Recitation ........ ...-- Ollie Duké Hoop Drill by litte girls under. the management of Mre. Benj. Payac: Mrs. Susax, TeLius, Pres. ] Mrs. F. Rouxprrer,Sec, Mayor Davis’ Appointments. Es engineering department, “Hae is the first time a cofored mat whe has ever been app riated to ts yr sition, also: Rufus Franer. dug offcer, This is the first time a colored mau tas Teen ap= pointed to tis pit, 2G Wik Tiams of the Fifth Ward was sq inted santitary avicer, “There has bean in this department Heretofore Iwo eo'ered men and Mr. Walliams is the or !y ame ape pointed at tas ting He at native fof Groaivesd, Soma Carla and is fe sulstantad and reifide = wtlenaar who geil HY} the qeention wit'y care ceed can asa. le carmed qn te de wlat is Fight ate ay a stanaci: Repub ican nd is quite darend m_ palitics. We aire sorry that the Mager dn not appemt the Honerable A.W Themas preseenter of the Pokve Coart meted of app. intrg a man she bas never been adnutted te the Dar. “The Mayer's os cave for this 1s that the ety atteanes, Draming wend not have a clered aman in his office, When at cote. te this, thar capable and: respeetalve men University and there ts 6 doctor in the State Ins qaer an accordance with the time he has been practicme. He will have charge af the new comty hespi- tal which was built at a eet of $2300. Also of Walnut and Mont Mleasant townships. ‘The peopic af Atchison County Tave nothing te dear or regret Fear this ape pointment as Doe. will measure up te the reginrements ad espectnions of those whe piiced him in charge We mustsay thet we ate surprised at thre who have sjeat years in schools and colleges to nt themselves for avocationy in Ife have to be turned down by sucht men as ths FG. Drom where re- patation asa Tawser is kuesn te to one bet hnmseli. at is tune te calla halt. Mr. Dronning is an acenlent in politics and nobody ver ace cred lum ef knowing law. We will stake our office against donghnnts that A.M. Thomas knows amore lay ma minute than Dronning wall know ina life time and for such swell-heads as this to make the statument that he dig not want a Negro in his office is an outrage and traversy the good name of Kansas, not less Topeka. We aire sorry to have the ottice of city attorney dis- graced by such unknown monstrosity se this and may God hasten the day when we will have a chance te place a man in office who hay Urains and dignity and will not make such fool statements, Thi expression puts him out of the pales o} respect of any decent man and now the people of his own race are bringing demonstrations of contempt fer sucl silly remarks We would that Mayor Davis had the hackbone of Rousevelt and would hay appointed ‘Thomas on this protest whiel wold have been the proper thing te have doue after such fool remarks mad Dy this reputed lawyer ef Donipha County. The idea of colored people having t g0 on their knees in supplication am prayers and beg our white Republican to place a colored man in a $35 posi tion. If we could only impregnate som sense into the heads of some of thes would-be leaders of our race in politic so that we would know what was com ing to us before we voted, how muc better it would be. ‘The time ix now at hand when it i almost a crime to consult a colored ma about the appointment of man to. * position. We do not know a_ sing! colored man in Topeka or Shawne County or the State that the Republi cans when once in office consult in be half of the colored people. This is a « Chief Goodwin has started in toclean out the loafers by vagging them. We warn all able-bodied ybung Negrocs and ‘Whites, who do riot work, to shun To- peka. The time is now that'it is a dis- yrace to find able-bodied young men ioafing around who will not accept of work or look for any; so keep your eye on Chief Goodwin and” his police force who is coming around by and by to vel your hand and find out what you to for a livelihood. Y. M. C. A, ORGANIZED, Topeka State Journal: A new branch of the Youug Men’s Chistian Association has been organized with the idea of providwg the young colored men of the city with an alliliated association. The organi zation was effected Sunday after- noon in the hall at 413 Kansas avenue with a membership of vixty- ont, while eighteen othere have filed upplications for membership. The new association will be officered from amoeg the members of the rseeciaticn, though it will be unde. the direct supervision of the direc tesof thecity ¥.MLC. A. J. Er Morland of Wa-hington D C , sec- rtatyof the National Yo M. C, as«ciation, is in the city in the utererts of the foundation of the vew assuciation. The members eneted aboard of managers who witladupt by laws, elect officers and sppoint committees the board cusists of Dr. W. E. Jackson, Kubert DeFrautz, W. E. Crutcher, C C. Crockett, B. Bigman, C. E, Olden, C. C. Coleman, J. Lisenby, D. D. Hope and Robert Norman. IC C. Crockett, B. Bigman, C. E, ‘Ulden, C. C. Coleman, J. Lisenby, . D. Hope and Robert Norman. | LINCOLN INSTITUIE NOTES. President Allen has been in- vite to deliver the commence- ment address at Atlanta univer- lsity, his Alma Mater. "Professor Moten to deliver the laddress to the Alumni associa- |tton at Prairie View Normal, his jAlma Mater; and Prof. Yates to deliver addresses in Chicago and St. Louis. The facelty and students high- ly appreciated the sermon and historical lecture given by Rev- erend Bennett of the Christian church. State Superintendent Carringtcn accompanied the min- ister, and at the close of the ser- jmon followed with very interest- ‘ing and instructive remarks. | The student in all departments Jare working bard to finish the jyear in excellent shape and to jrsceive the much desired promo- tion to higher classes. Several young men, students of Columbia University, were among the visitors of last week. | They spent one entire period in |e Junior class in General His- tory, and at the close of the rec- itations, said to the teacher in [sere Professor Yates: ‘‘Why, the work is equal to any at the |state university."" | Among other facilities in the institution forthe study of Gen. eral History are the new serie: tof McCoun’s ancient, mediava ']and modern, maps, fitted conve. ‘!niently upon tripods, and read} ‘\for use; and excellent sets o : reference works by standard writ- jers and compilers. The library jis receiving valuable addition: ,| with each session of the legisla. jtare, and will soon be one of the best afforded by schools of the 1;character of Lincoln Institute i e., state schools doing collegi >;ate, normal and industrial work ‘| The hats in the dressmakin; ‘jand millinery parlors, Miss M "1E. Grimshaw, head of depart ment, grow in beauty daily ,|Some have already been sent o1 _|their journey to deck fair head .|at Easter; and others will be re i|/served for the coommencemen f| display. y| The exhibit in music prepare: under Miss Carney, and in draw i ing under Professor Yates ha >| been completed for the Portlan ¢/ exposition, e LEAVENWORTH, KANS. Mrs. P. Williams on South street, entertained last Friday in honor of Miss J. Snell, matron of Mitchell hospital. - MISS BVI Wane, WhO Has been on the sick list, is now able to resume her duties m theschool room. Rev. Hardin Smith of Inde- pendence, Mo. is spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. S. Young on Kiowa street. Miss Minnie Sharp, who has been in Kansas City for ths past two months, returned to her home last Thursday. _ ‘An evening with Emerson’’ ‘was enjoyed by the ladies of St. ‘Katherine’ s guild Tuesday night. | Rev. Braxton, presiding elder of this district, held quarterly services here last Sunday. Mrs. Gertrude Overr spent Thursday of last week in Kansas City. Will Turner, in an epileptic fit, fell down the embankment of the north esplanade Friday night about ten o'clock and was se- riously injured. He was discov- ered next morning by the M. P. section men, and removed to Mitchell hospital. Mrs. Jennie White on Kiowa street is quite ill with neuralgia. J. Page of Kamsas City spent afew hours in the city Sunday greeting old friends. Last Sunday the Ninth Caval- ty minstrels gave a show at the Post Gymnasium theatre which was a grand success. M Wilson and wife spent the week in Kansas City, Mo. look- ing after their property and other business interests. John Kellum and family left Monday morning for L osAngeles, Cal., where they mtend to make their future home. Miss Cora Garner of Kansas City 1s matron of the State Pro- tective home at this place. John Austin, an old and well known character of this place, died at the county poor farm lant Sunday. Mrs. Mary Todd is very sick at her hom: on Pottawatomie street. A reception was tendered the nurses of Mitchell hospital las! Wednesday evening at the Pro. tective home, of which the hos: BI a a a NOTICE OF SUMMONS. No, 23213. Christopher Otten will take netice that he has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee Ceunty, Kansas, by Clara M. Ctten, and that unles- he answers the petiticn on or before the 19th day of § ay, 1905, the same will be taken as teue, ard a decree rendered divercing plaintifi from defendant. J. T. Warp, Attorney for Plaintiff (Attest:) 1. S. Curtis, Clerk of District Court. By Anna M, Titxson, Dep’ty Clerk SHERIFF'S SALE. . No, 20569. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kaneas. J. T. Ewing, Plaintiff, vs C. Hi. Nagle, Defendant. By virtue of an execution issued to me, out of said District Court, in the above-entitled action, I will, on Wednerday, the 3rd day of May, A, D. 1905, at 10 o'clock A. M., of said day, at the east front deor of the Court Houee in the City of Topeka, in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, offer at pub- lic sale, and sell to the highest and best badder, for cash in hand, all the following-described real estate, to-wit: Lots 339 to 351 inclusive on Michigan Avenue, in Jenkin W. Morris’ Addition to the City of Topeka, lying and situate in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kaneas. Pa The above-described real estate is taken as the property of saiddefeud- ant, and is directed by said execu- tion to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said execution. A. T. Lucas, Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas. By J. A. Osrnaxp, Deputy. W. 8. McCurwrocs, Attorney. _ OO OOOO OOO OOOO OOOO SS Oe SITIO OTT Fred M Rtonestreet. 6G. Penaltwon. Stonestreet & Hamilton. | Snecessore to J. M. Knight. - Undertakers and Embalmers. , r ; Boe ! shot 3 pie __- Peis spinon eae 2 eT EY We carry one of the finest hes 01 Undertaking pouds | Topeks. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. ‘Vopeka. Kansas. ee ee eee ee ee ee ’ That is where our education affects you. e . = 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. + 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 Salary earning education Through the instrumentality of the ! . International Correspondence Schools | Of Scranton, Pa. The conditions are easy, too. You study at home in your spare time moments and without interference with your regular daily work. ° The cost is small. The payments, if necessary, are easy. 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Wine i . ROY D MARSH, Rep.¢ e 210 W, 6th Brrees, 2 —————— 7 ‘Topeka. Kenees.” Chyna ene SRE cece Bell Phone 3011 Red. You Can’t Deadbeat a Newspaper Man! It is worth anyone’s time to famiMarize themselves with the latest poste] lawe pertaining to news papcrs, says Judge Perkins in his Oklahoma Guide; NEWSPAPER LAW. t. Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are cousidercd as wishing to cantinue subscriptions. 2. If subscribers order their periodicals discentinned, the pub- lisher may continue to send them until Il arrears pre paid 3) VE subscribers, neglect or re fuse to take their perivdicals from the postofiice to which they are directed, they are responsible nti! they have settled their bills and ordered them discontinued. . 4. It the sub-criber moves to another place without informing the publisher, and the pryere are sent to the tmmer directions, they are held resp sible. 5. The conrts have decided that tre retusing io take periodicals fron the pest fice and Jeaviry them un- called for.is pr ma facia evidence of intentional fraud. , 6. It subseribers pay in advance ‘they are bound to give notire to the publigers, atthe end of their trme if they du not wish to contimue it, otherwise the publisher isauthorized tos nd it, the subscriber will be respnes'ble until an express notice with y-11ment of srreerage is vent te te opeb ister ~ 7- ‘The Ietest postal laws are such that hewspaper publisl ers can arrest anasne for fraud who takesa paper ahd retuses te “bay tor it, ‘Under ths ‘aw the man vho allows his subserprion ty cum along for sont uspand, ant then orders the p sttaster to mask it “refuscd” amt hase ear sent aontying the pubushers, lavs nimeeit nable te Jar.est ard fine. ine sane ax 01 ‘theft ete | Wey bs cheten, Cee ee ee ee ee ee - MET AcINGALVESTON $ . Andhearwhat Texas hastooff-r 4 fn ate aatatnfed with sour present 3 Ysa a mangeg tater pir center, § © oavention Northera Settlers 5 ~ Ut Galeestom. Feuas, pri 21-23, S _Lacty Northern may bookies for a hone ' Z snnitedtocnme beeralatsellnee, aid} ghee ter nine £ 4 ¢ The First and Las/ Opportunity § , of the Kind. ‘ On Apetish,neind trp takers atl ee B siduathe M Rist wiyatlesthunone fare forthe rmund tips Ask the agent #r $ “2 Geerge Merton, : GGT. dn Bor gts. St. Lems, Mo 3 5$OO0666S 60666466606660666666-4 fast iyo ty a i ee ai ee Things That Help the Soii. A ton of butter is worth about $500 at average prices and It reduces the value of farm land by less than $1, says the Drovers’ Journal. “A ton of corn takes from the soil thirty-six pounds of nitrogén, eight pounds of pota$h and sixteen pounds of phos phoric acid. If it is sold these abso- lutely necessary elements of fertility are lest to the farm and must sooner or later be replaced. and at present Prices at a cost of about $6. A ton of wheat takes from the soil forty-seven peunds of nitrogen. eleven pounds of potash and sixtenths cf a pound of phosphoric acid, worty about $750. 8 ton of apples takes from the sort one and twotenths pounds of potash and six-teaths of a pound of phe-phorie acid. The total value cf the-e smount to less than 30 cents and this repre sents absolutely all the loss to the sofl of the farm. About three and a halt pounds of every ton of appice <eld off the farm come from the sit The re mainder is sunshine and water Corn may be fed on the farm and tured into pork, beef or mvtton, and about 85 per cent of the fertilizing elemeats ‘turned back to the <oil. Wheat is usually sold and it [s an exhaustive crop on a farm. as the nornout wheat sections of the comairy show. ‘The Potato of the Future. A new potato is beirs grovn ta Uruguay in the valiey of tve Mercedes river. It is purplish green in color and {s said to be so far superior to the common “Irish” tuber in flavor and in yield that it is destined to drive all other varieties from the market—eventually —_Horticulturists say that the tuber ic protab’y the re- sult Of a horticultural accidert Claim is made that it is immune to the dix eases which ordinarily aMict potatoes, but whether or : t it ean resist tae operations of the rr .a'ory potato bug 1s not stated. ‘There is no vegetable to the improvemert of whick more attention bas been devoted than has been bestowed upon the potato. It has been mainly, however, for increasing the size of the tuber and to a :gmeat the yield. Flavor has been aimost wholly ignored, and. as a corsequence, the potatoes of today have less fla- vor than those which our grand- fathers ate fifty years ago. Further more, all of the market varieties taste pretty much alike. whereas formerly there were recognizable differences — Farm Magazine. i cave OS Gave Bare. It has been found that the leaves of cow peas are twice as rich In pro teln as are the fine stem3 of the plants, and very mren -nore so than are the coarse stem* ~ .he plants. It therefore follows thet tue plant that will produce the most leaves is the Plant that is of most valne to the grower, The leaves, too, are more d+ gestlble than are the stems, and this {g another factor in favor of the leaves. There are numerous varieties of cow peas and these differ immense: ly as to their habits of growth. The variety that will furnish the largest nfimber of leaves is the beet one, pro vide the man that grows the cow peas is careful enough in the curing to keen the leaves cn the stems so they will not be lest. This is a good subject to be considered at farmers’ fastitntes this winter. Drain Your Field. Some low places in our ECelds are frequently not weil rained. By the thawing of snow and the usual fall of cold rains In the early spring, these places become flooded, when the more elevated portions of the fields remain dry and are ready for early sceding. A sheet of standing water in these low places does not permit the sun’s rays to penetrate It and the svil below ft. Consequently the frost remains longer in such soil than it would tf the water were drained off in time The result fs that the soil remains cold and seeding of grein is consider ably retarded. Likewise the chances for good crops the following year are not as good as if the grain had been seeded earlier in the spring. By all means make provition for properly draining the low places tn your field before the ground freezes. Potato Scab. The potato tubers are often made rough and scabby by the growth of the disease on their surfaces. These injurtes vary from a rongh or russet- ed appearance to deep scabs or uicers that greatly injure the appearance of the potato. Singularly enough, scab is more common in the best potato soll than ft 4s fn localities where the crop is precarious. Sandy or gravelly sofls, when first brought under eultivatfon, often give a large per cent of scabby potatoes, but after one or more crops of alfalfa have been plowed under, this tendency is partially corrected — Michigan Farmer. Nitrogen Costly. Nitrogen is the most costly element in feeds for animals on the farm. The nitrogenous or proteir foods make bone, muscle, hair, wool, eggs, milk, etc., and it is this class of foods that ig most lacking on, most farms. Good dairymen and breeders make up this deficiency by supplying nitrogen ang have practically solved the question of profitable agriculture which all the selestists in the country have‘ thus far failed to do through the depart ment of agricultare—Barnum’s Mig. jJand Farmer. SELLS & DOWNS' UNITED SHOWS A Topeka Fair Grounds SATURDAY APRIL 29 VASTLY ENLARGED: More People. Artists, Horses, Bands, Clowns Than Ever Before. Brand New Monster Parade . . Menagerie. INSTITUNE NOTES. We wish to extend our thanks to the many friends who assisted us in making the Boys' Decla- lation Contest such a success. Especially are we grateful to the Oak Leaf Art club for the beauti- ful banner and to the ladies of the Shiloh Baptist church for the delicious refreshments. Harry Cowell, of Denver, Colo., was a recent visitor to to our institution. Mr. Cowell is one of the best friends to our work and we are always glad to have him with us. The Girls' Declamation Contest will be held Friday, May 5. Be sure to have your candidate ready and send her name to the institution by Tuesday. School will close May 14 to 17. Special rates have been granted over all railroads in the state, and we trust that all of our friends out of the city will find it convenient to attend our closing exercises. Principal William R. Carter has been invited to deliver an address and present the diplomas to the graduates of the Theological department of Western College, Macon, Mo. Owing to other engagements it will be impossible for him to accept this invitation. The Christian Endeavor society will give a social tqmorrow evening. Special music for afternoon services Easter Sunday. Mr. Milton Guy,of Ann Arbor, Mich. will deliver an address to our young people at this meeting Exercises will begin promptly at 3 o'clock. The people of Topeka are cordially invited to be present. Monster Menagerie. formances 2 ADMITS TO ALL. Don't forget the Girls Decla- mation Contest, Friday May 5. This will be the best contest in the history of the institution. Miss Carrie Phenix, after two weeks stay in the city, has returned to her home in Emporia. Miss Porter of Kingman is visiting Miss Etta Floyd. Mrs. A. Morris entertained the B. T. W. club Wednesday. Grand preparations are made for the Easter services. Frank Chiles of Joplin, Mo. is visiting in the city. Miss Janie Whitted of Arizona visited relatives and friends in the city last week. Miss Marie Stevens is spending a few days in Newton. Mrs. John Chinneth will entertain the G. L. A. C. club Tuesday afternoon The T. O. S. C. girls and their friends gave a delightful card party Saturday night in honor of Misses Phenix of Emporia and Porter of Kingman, at the residence of the Misses Hyder. Mrs. Mattie Turner, after a pleasant stay at Groom, Texas, has returned to the city. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Amanda C. Shepard, Plaintiff vs Ira D. Shepard, defendant. Ira D. Shepard, the defendant above named, will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Amanda C. Shepard, and that the said Ira Shepard must on or before April 22d, 1905, answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or the matters and things set forth in the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant and for the custody of their minor children. AMANDA C. SHEPVRD, By J. R. McNARY, Her Attorney. NORTH TOPEKA NEWS. The Twelve Star club will meet with Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western avenue, Monday eve, Apr. 24, at 8:30 o'clock. Pride of Topeka Tent No. 36, is progressing nicely. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93 elected officers as follows: Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, H. P. Mrs. Bettie Warfield, V. H. P. Mrs. Minerva Wilson, C. R. Mrs. Anna Irvin, C. P. S. Mrs. Hannah Oden, C. T. R. Mrs. Jennie Hick, O. T. S. Mrs. Martha McDonald, I. S. T. Mrs. Sarah McElroy, Ass't C. R. The installation of the First Sons and Daughters of Jacob will be held tomorrow (Saturday) evening at Tabernaele Hall, 508 W. B St. Everybody is invited. Admission 10c. Mrs. Dandridge, pianist. Mr. Robert Jordan is at home with his family and will be for the next ten or twelve months, as his work will be in Topeka. There will be a grand entertainment at Tabernacle Hall Friday night, April 28. Admi-sion 10c. Mrs. Ella Dandridge, pianist. One Dollar for 20 Names and Addresses. Purely a business proposition; one that will make you an actual, clear profit of 75 cents. Wanted, refined colored ladies for business correspondents in every town in U.S. Make $100 a month simply mailing postal cards from your own home, no matter where located. Nothing to buy, sell or canvass. No capital required. Enclose 2c stamp for particulars. Address. JOHN SPORTS, Department A, Topeka, Kans. PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS. No 23184. Maude Roberson will take notice that she has been sued in the district court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by Arthur B. Roberson and that unless she answers the petition of Plaintiff on or before the 5th day of May, 1905, the same will be taken as true and a decree rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant. J. T. WARD. Atttest: Atty for Plaintiff. I. S. CURTIS, (New York District Court) SHERIFF'S SALE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. F. H. Martin, Plainiff vs Mrs. T. Kimball, Defendant, By virtue of an execution issued to me, out of said District Court, in the above-entitled action, I will, on Wednesday, the 5th day of April, A. D. 1905, at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day, at the east front door of the Court House in the City of Topeka, in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, offer at public sale, and sell to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand, all the following-described real estate, to wit: Lot No. 685 on Lincoln street in Martin and Dennis' addition to the City of Topeka lying and situate in the County of Shawnee in the State of Kansas. The above-described real estate is taken as the property of said defendant, and is directed by said execution to be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said execution. A. T. Lucas, Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas. By J. A. Ostrand, Deputy. W. S. McClintock, Attorney. 1313 Dodge St., OMAHA; NEB. GET THE BEST! USE ONLY Taylor's Perfection Flour AND Taylor's Pure Buckwheat Flour Insist upon being furnished the above popular bronds of flour, and you will certainly get the best in the market. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The board of trustees of the state industrial department of Western university met in Stanley hall a few days ago and decided upon plans for spending the $35,900 appropriated by the Kansas legislature for the use of the institution. Extensive improvements will be made during the coming summer, plans are being drawn for the completion of Ward's hall, and the contraction will be laid during Commencement week. In addition to that a three story trades building will be built costing $10,000, the buildings of the university will be heated by steam and lighted by electricity from a central plant, gymnasiums for each sex will be provided, and the university will have a band. The meeting was attended by Bishop Grant, L. W. Keplinger, Green Keith, Corvine Patterson, J. R. Ransom, and Prof. W. T. Vernon, president of the uuiversity. Prof. Vernon said: "The progress of our institution this year has been phenomenal. The present enrollment is 155. The building committee will soon visit other schools to get ideas for use in making the improvements. In the new $10,000 building we will place the heavier trades on the first floor and the lighter trades for young women on the second floor. The third floor will be occupied by a large auditorium. We have been handicapped for several years because of a lack of accomodation for crowds at public exercises. The auditorium will also provide for our constantly increasing enrollment. "In addition to our present courses we will teach young men harnessmaking, shoemaking and blacksmithing. The young women will have a diet kitchen and will be taught cooking according to the latest improved methods, laundering, millinery and domestic science, or practical housekeeping. John Stanton, the state architect, visited the school last Saturday and will prepare plans for the new building. "This will give us an institution calculated to do much good for the youth of the race. The state has no other industrial school known as a state institution. At Manhattan an agricultural is maintained, at Pittsburg, Kansas, a manual training school for the preparation of teachers forthat work is being successfully conducted. "Our institution is more than a manual training school—it is a trades school. Its purpose is to train young men and women competent to enter into competition with any engaged in industrial pursuits and earn a livelihood. While this is true the color line is not drawn. "The bill creating the institution as passed by the legislature of '98-99 provides that this institution shall be created making no reference to color, so that here the trustees are of both races and our doors are open to any who desire to come, just as in the other state institutions. Sectarianism is discountenanced, and of the trustees appointed by the governor two are members of the Baptist church—Green Kei.h and Corvine Patterson, two of the leading lay-men in the Baptist church in this state. The faculty is made up of members of all denominations—just as the student body. And here the best passport to recognition is merit and ability. Efforts will be made to place the work before the best people in this country with a hope that we may build up an institution which will ultimately play a very important part in the problems confronting the race. We are now preparing for our commencement, at which time the most elaborate program in the history of the institution will be rendered Classes will be graduated in the following courses: Normal, printing, carpentry, business course, short-hand and typewriting and sewing. "The Literary Congress, drawing here the leading minds of the West, will be in session beginning June 1 and concluding June 3. Oratorical contests, class day exercises, board meetings, with lectures and addresses will constitute the exercises of the week. The following speakers will deliver addresses to class and college societies: Dr H. T. Johnson, Phila Penn, the literary societies; Dr. H. B. Parks, New York City to the religious societies; Dr W. D Chappelle, Nashville, Tenn., to the college societies. Dr. E. Arlington Wilson, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist church, Kansas City, Kans., will deliver the address to the graduating class, and Rt. Rev. Abraham Grant, Bishop of the Fifth Episcopal district, will preach the baccalaureate sermon June 4. 1905 Contracts will be laid for the new buildings at the board meetings held commencement week. The outlook for the institution is very hopeful. WINFIELD. KAN Misses Askeen and Dickerson left today for Oxford where they will spend a few days. Mrs. J. W. Wood entertained for them before they left. Arthur Nichols was married Tuesday evening to Miss Maud Charles. W. M. Towell has moved to his new home on South vain St. W. Wright has also moved to his new home on South main. N. Worrow has taken his first degree in the M. C. lodge. Miss Dolie North has left the city for a few weeks The F. D literary was a grand success this week. The Willing Workers met with Rev Harris last week and spent a d Lightful evening. 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Owing to its superior and lasting quality, it is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers, or send us 50 cents for one bottle, postpaid, or $1.40 for three bottles, express or postpaid or express money order. Please mention name of this paper when ordering. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. When You Travel select a railway as you do your clothes KATY SERVICE (MISSUALL, KANSAS & TEXAS RAILWAY) Suggests Comfortable and Convenient Trains, The "KATY FLYER" and KATY DINING STATIONS Meals. Moderate in Price. Unsurpassed in Quality and Service. One Price, 50¢ I can suggest any number of pleasant trips and send you something new in printed matter about them. Write to me. "KATY," St. Louis Miss Georgia Nance MILLINERY. Is organizing classes for a Thorough. and Complete course in this work. .....TERMS REASONABLE..... Call at 512 Western Ave., TOPEKA, KANSAS. The Oak Leaf club met Wednesday with Mrs. G. Thompson. An hour was devoted to needle work, after which a dainty lnnch was served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Rivers on Tyler street. Lost, Estrayed or Stolen:—Joe B. Bass, one of our traveling agents. Last heard of he was in Wichita and we are fearful that he has been foully dealt with. Anyone knowing his whereabovts will please notity this office and claim the reward. Mr. Ned O'Banion, of this city, will appear among the musical numbers at the Chautauqua to be held at Quindaro in June. He is one of the sweetest singers in the West and will add greatly to this part of the program. Baptizing Easter Sunday at Shiloh at 11 a. m. and the Lord's Supper at 3 p. m. Special program at 8 p. m. The choir will render Easter selections at each service. Come early and get your seat. Visitors made welcome.—C, G, Fishback, Pastor. This office is the recipient of a fine Poland China hog, weighing over a hundred pounds, presented us by Hon. D. W. Welch, guard at the penitentiary. We consider it a beauty and some day shall return to our friend Welch the prize hog of its offspring. Miss Jessie Jones was hostess last week of the Ne Plus Ultra Art club. A dainty two-course luncheon was served. A very pleasant hour was spent in doing needle work and transacting business. Mrs. Alberta Jones was a guest. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Rosa Jackeon. Geo. H. Vincent wishes to organize a Sons of Veteran lodge in this city. Topeka has a large number of young men whose fathers offered up their lives to save the nation, and we can see no reason for such an organization not being started. For full particulars, address Mr. Vincent at 834 West Twelfth street Junction City, Ka. The Boy's Contest held at the Shiloh Baptist church under the auspices of the T. I. I. was quite a success. A special feature of the evening was a solo by Zachariah Wadkins which was heartily app'auded by the audience. The first prize was awarded to Joel McKnight, who represented the Shiloh Baptist Sabbath school, and the second prize to Frank A. Pearl of the institute. Mrs. M. E. Matley, G. W. C.' of the Grand Court of Calanthe, has returned from Kansas City, where see made her annual visit to Bright Eagle Court No. 62. While there she brightened the faces of the heirs of Sister Martin by paying another one of those endowment claims that this organization is noted for paying so promptly. --- INCORPORATED.—AUTHORIZED CAPITAL $25,000. PAID UP $18,000. SHARES $25. INVEST your savings with us in stock and receive tenfold. It is a Gilt-Edged Investment. The management is sound and conservative. The company is making money. Get in on the Ground Floor. Invest your capital with us in Farms or City Property. We have improved and unimproved farms in any size tracts. PRAIRIE AND BOTTOM LANDS. Write for circulars and information. When in Muskogee come to see us. The Rosebud club met Thursday April 13 at the home of Mrs. America Roundtree, Thirteenth and Washington. This club is organized for the purpose of raising money to buy seats for the Third Baptist church. The club meets each week and a delicious lunch is served. All are invited to come and help the ladies. The next meeting will be Thursday, April 20, at the home of Mrs. Hoe, 1135 Washington street ```markdown ``` 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. Poe OCCU VCTeeVTVTVvewweewTY..Y errr ee e ° “¢ Comfort in the Sick Room. 2 # ——————————— Depends on many little things. rained nurses know what is wanted—an atomizer, with a mild disinfectant, to spray the room and make the air clean and refresh- ing; a thermometer, fresh absorbent cotton, a hot water bottle—a dozen little things that help the patient. The doctors and nurses know that we have all these * things and others, in the most dependable qualities. { We take this means of letting you know it. ‘ . e : : a Prescriptions a Speciaty. Ind. Phone 743, Bell Phone 561. p a 732 Kansas Ave. i sr vo INSU AE You RED? [8 SUBS = Ee See Knights and Ladies oi iy ; , = \Es i] & & of Protectior \ wah Jy A NATIINAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE Sy 5 thes: cbs SOCIETY . ee ae : Wy eee x SE Incorporated Under the [awa of Kaneas, Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. We issue policis fur $100, $150 and $200 tor children aged from 6 to 20. This is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States, Every inte’ligent Negro should carry some [nsurance. We want good, live, hustling agents im every town. Write at once for terms, Liberal terms to the right pergons. . The Knights and Ladies of Protection. ol. Jame: Beck, Nat'l Pres. Y. C. Tho nas, Nat'l Supt. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. ) G Groves, Nat'l Treas. J.H. CHILDERS, Natl Sec., Healpuarters: 413 Kausas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. | We wach you Shorthand and Typewriting at your home. ‘T'ype- writing muichines furnished: no tuition until we have secured you a position, Write lee and Edwards’ Shorthand School, 600 W. 47th St. Dep't B, Chicago, Ill. Local and Personal.# Wasrep—Work on farm by Mr. Allie Pennell and wife. Mrs. Frank Ford and little son, Theran, left ‘luesdey for Burlingame to spend Easter. _ Miss Phelta M’Feill and sister, Mrs. C. C. Summerville, of Kansas City, will visit relatives in this city Sunday. Mrs. Wallace Williams, who underwent_a surgical operation at Kieth’s hospital, has returned home and is gradually regaining her health SSC Ney eee the 10th inst, to Mr. Albert Thomas. They will make their future home in California. The Atheneum Art club met with Mrs. Frank Fulton at 620 North Jackson ctreet Tuesday afternoon. A half hour was spent in needle work, after which @ two course luucheon wasserved. Mrs. Wiliam Payne wasaclub visitor. The next mecting will be with Mra. Joseph Walker, t210 Norrs April 25. Peesiding Eldez Collins, of the Kansas City, Mo., district bas reut oute neat program for the Sunday Bchool conveation which meets at &t. Paul A. M. E. church, Indeden- denee. Mo., June 14-17, The Elder is doing much to bring up the Sun day schoul work of hig district. The Indianapolis (Ind.) Freeman hae the following to say of ourold friend, Jim Harris, the Topeka trombone player: “Jae A. Harris’ Vaudeville eampany with the Norris & Rowe circus is meeting with great success. Miss Essie Willisms is becoming famous singing, ‘Bach, Back to Baltimore’ and ‘Alexander, Johnnie Edwards is singing ‘Jaaper Jonnsou’ and ‘Shame on You’ with great credit. Stanley Griffith is singing ‘Eliza Jane’ and Mis: _ Maggie Faust,‘Hannah Won't You Open Dat Do?’ Tne band is second to none, James A. Harris it leader” * . WW BORER EEE © ANSE, SCTE UES OF EEO) *M,” Tenth Cavalry, enlisted at Memphis, Tenn. in 1867 aud served three years. Hewasat Fort Gibson, Fort Riley, Fort Arbuckle and Fort Cohb. Was discharged August th, 1870. He wants to find two com- rades who know him, and wishes to make proof of claim in order to get back money due him. Mr. Thomas resides at Junction City, is 5 feet, 4 incbes ingh, weiphs 136 ‘pounds and is fifty eight years ofa e. The C. E society of the First African Baptist church will enter- tain its friends on the evening of the 25th at the church, Third and Quincy. A program, consisting of music, instrumental avd vocal, talke and papers hus he+n arranged. Re- freshments will be served free of charge, and there will he no admis- sion tee, as it is not the purpose of the suciety to raise money by these sociale, but to promote sociab:lity and to provide sattuble and beneficia entertainment for the young people. Everyone is cordially inv ted. Miss Josephine Mason and Mr, Marshall Perry were united in mar: riage Sunday evening at the resi- dence of Mrs. Baliss Bigbee, 116 Jackson stiect, Mi-s Mason is one of Topeka’s most highly cultured | young ladies, and her loving diapo- |sition will make her an estimable : wife. She is prominente in club and church circles, and stands well jin the ranks of our best people. Mr. Perry is one of our most high. respected citizens—industriousanc ,| hardworking, and should be com mended upon his selection of such ‘alovely woman for a wife. We wish them. success. | We are glad to announce to the many fl readers of the Plaindealer that the Board of County Commissioners 0: ee County has at last recognizes the colored people by electing Dr. Gran 1) G. Brown, County Health Officer. Thi: jis certainly a just recognition and w , | must commend the Republican Commis »| sioners for this appointment as it i ‘| just and right that the colored voter 8) should be recognized for the many year t} they have loyally supported the part; s} without recognition. Dr. Brown is | , | capable, cémpetent and efficient youn, », man, having graduated from Howari "| recognition as we thought it should hav Tl been made sometime ago and that th b| Republicans were just playing hide-an : with the colored voters to ge s| their support. Now let them keep wu: a | the good work and not stop at this lon i appointment but give them somethin; else that will be commensuration 0 81 their standing and support to their part lia the county, = . echo. Friday Eve., May 12, D J. W. E. Bowen WILL LECTURE AT The First M. E. Church, SXre ane DR. BOWEN is editor of +The Voice of the Negro” and Professur of ‘+Historical Theology” in the Gammon Theological Seminary at Atlanta, Ga. He received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Boston University, and iy regarded ax one of the most learned Negroes "in the United States. He is noted for his depth of thought and versatility of language. Al) should hear him. Instrumental Solos... 0. cess egos eee ee ee ee Prof. Roehr, Of the Kimball Piano and Organ Co. * Solo. . soc. ssccerceeessececeese cose J. M. Wright. Invovation...........++0+2e0+++---Prof. W. R. Carter, * Of the Topeka Industrial Institute. Introductory Remarks...........Dr. W. C, Evans, D, D., Pastor First M. E. Chureh, Lecture, & & DR. J. W.E. BOWEN, “What the Nation and Church Have Done for the Negro.” : Proceeds for the Benetit ‘of the Asbury M. E. Chureh, North Topeka, D. SMITH, P. C, ADMISSION # 25c. | —_ ~ da) See aoe Pythian Notes..# ie ee: eet Eee The public installation of the officers of Herculean Co. No 2, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, of Lawrence, will be held tonight at their Barracks in that city, Excelsior Hodge No. 3, Knights of Pythias, of Topeka, laid to rest one of their gallant knights on last Sunday, April 9th, and thirty Sir Knights were in line to pay their last respects to their deceased Brother Harry Adams. Funeral services were conducted at St. John A. M. E. chureh by the pastor, Rey. J. F.C. Taylor. | ‘The committee on entertainment frem Excelsior Lodge No. 3, K.P., have a theatrical turn of mind, and have a home talent company at work, consisiting of lodge members, rehearsing for the play, ‘Damon and Pythias,’’ which will be given at the opera house as soon as prac- ticable, The Knights ef Pythias are, yet- ting in shape for an uprising. We waut information from every lodge in the jurisdiction. Brothers, get busy. We are glid to announce that we have arranged with Tin Piaixpeaer to havea column it interest of our order each week. We want the happenings in Pythiar and Calanthean circles from eack lodge in the jurisdiction. Now. let us get to work and aaniat the Grand Chancellor in making thi the banner Pythian year. "We are already in receipt of letters fron several places to the effect that they are putting on their working clothe: and purpose to get active soon Three or four members in eac! lodge could make such a change ii the order in this state for the bette that ina short time people woul | wonder who we are. The uncalled tor strak upon our esteemed” friend and tellow townsman, Hon, W.W, Fisher, by Mr. Walter Evans, an en ploye of the state huuse and the Wichita Searchlight, shews lack wr je dg ment, and we are surprised #¢ Mr. Miller permi-ting his peper to be ueed to assail men who art buildi~g honies and rearis g their families it @ way that they will be usetul citizens and an honor «nd eredit to any comuunity in. which they may car to reside. Alt of this fuss anc feathers is because Mr. Fishes accepted the appointment ‘as gov. ernor’s mesenger. Had he been mide private secretary this same howl would have gone u> ju-t the same, Mr Fisher could have secured 2 position at the same salary with more dighity attached, but he would have been compelled «» leave the city, and just how a man can pay house rent, feed and clothe his family on $50.00 a month ani save a time,is a «ystem of mathema is Mr. Fisher has never learned. In the days when the Ne.eoes of Knnsashad stats uditer and ether good positions, ‘hy re were no young up Star's -ingiig mud and trying to asxwm- the soll cf leaders. Min of wise m ar denurage were in the saddie, and they all pulled together, Never condenm a min for earning an honest « flar, but put your shonfder to the wheel and assist him to land something b-trer. Miss Willa Sm th, our circhlati oa manaver, will leave une day next week for Atchison, Kans., Lincoln and Omaha Nebr. The readers of this paper will ulease take notice and he prepared to settle their xc- eonnts, . | William Archiel Rice of D-nver, Sales traveling supreme deputy ef the ladge of Elks, wasin the city Sunday conferring with the boys in regard to organizing a Indge in To- peka. The arrangements have heen completed and on the roth of next month abont forty of the best young men in the city willhave the degrees conferred upon them, About thirty members of the order from Denver will accompany Mr. Rice and asviat jn the work. A big time will be had onthis occasion. PUBLICATION NOTICE. ~ No. 23230. In the Shawnee County, Kansas District Court. Fannie Seymore, plaintiff, - vs Alma B. Davis and —-—> Davis, husband of Alma B. Davis; the aun enown heirs and deviseea and the unknown administrators, executors and trustees of the said Alma B. Davis and ——— Dvwvis, husband ol Alma B., Davis, d-tendants. ‘The a' ove named defendants, Al ma B. Davis and ——— Davis, hus band of Alma B. Davie and the un- knawn heirs and devisees and the unknowa administrators, executors and trustees of the said Alma B Davis and ——— Davis, her husband will-take notice that ther have beer sted inthe aforesaid court by the said plaintiff and must answer plain: tiff’s petition filed in the above en: titled action ox or betore the sth day of June, A.D. 1905 or said petitition will be takeu as trug and judgment rendered against thém as therein prayed quieting the title of the plain tiffto the tullowimg described real estate, bo Wit: ~ Lots uumbeved Thirty-one (31) Thirty three (33) and Thirty-five (35) on Seabrouk,Ave., in Seabrook’s sub division, as the same is plutied and lucated on lots three (3) and four (4) of the southeast quarter of sec- tion three (8) 1n ‘Township ‘Twelve south of Range Fifteen, (15) East ot the Saxth précipal menaian, i Suawnee Cuunty, Kaueny and ad judging that the said plaintiff is the absolute owner thercon in fee simple; that no ¢ of the said defendaats nox nove of the said unknown ners, de visees, administrators, executors and trustees have any estate or interest therein or any valid lien or claim against the same and enjoining anc forever barring them and each ou! them trom asserting any claim what snever in or to sand premises adverse to the plaintiff Fansite Seymore. plainufi. » By Monkoe und Scuocn, [ittert:] her attorneys 1S Curtis, C’k Dist Court. By Anna M. TILLson, deputy. KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. BER NEOTERY FR NIT eR onte Number ! t Mrs Lula Buford, 2300 North 6th Kansas City, Kans, 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chest- nut St. Iola, Kansas. 3 Mrs. Flora, Thompson, 36 North Mair Council Bluffs, Iowa. 5 Mrs. Mollie Spencer, 502 V. St. Atchison, Kans. 6 Mrs. Fronia McCloud, 118 S. Mul- lerry St.. Ottawa, Kans. 7 Mrs. N. E."Wigely, 506 N. sth St. Salina Kans. 8. Mrs. Anna Fallings, Cherry vale, Kansas, 10 Mrs. Maggie Fishback, 1795 Mass. Lawrence, Kans. tr Mrs. Jennie Flod, 406 Oakland. Kan- sa- City. Kans. 12 Miss Cora Sango, 2038 North Front St. Kansas City, Kans. 13 Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City. Kans. 13 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. oth., Leavenworth, Kans, yt Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio, Leav- -wworth, Kans. 32 Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Towa 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. a Mrs. Patsy B. Gooding, Box 338. Wier Citw. Kans 32 Miss Jenme Alexander, gy8 Penn. Lawrence Kars, 3 Mre Lazvie Thomas, 1112 Oakland Kansas City. Kans. 77 Mrs. A Pickens, 250 E. 15th., Tope- ka. Kans. 85 Mrs, Ella Cornish, N. Topeka, Kans {8a Mrs. Maggie Brown, 1204 Dodge Omaha. Neb. [> Mrs. Ella Golden, 310 N. 12, Qmaha Neb. o2 Mrs. Mary I. Williams, 717 C. St. Lincoln, Neb 03 Mrs Ida M Jordan, 903 Westerr Ave., N. Topeka. Kans. | sso Mrs. Christena Rell, 201 N. Wil | liam St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. 18Mrs, Laura Smith, 308 11 St., Coffey ville, Kans. : 777 C. M'S ADDRESSES 335. Number. t William M. Wathins, 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. & J. T Howard, tzo Kan. Ave. Topeka 8 R. M. Bingham, 1727 E. Oak St. Ft. Scott. Kans. to J. H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman Leav- enworth. 13 A. H. Morton, Parsons. ts R. H. Hudson, 109’S. Santa Fe. Salina; Kans. 36 Richard Clark, az0 N. 25th St.S Orhaha. Neb. 17 Allen Garner, 704. E. 12 St.. Coffey ville, Kans. 19 C. Parris, 918 Penn. St., Lawrence Kans. “. 2s Edward Henderson, torz7 N. 3rd St Kansas City, Kans. 60 Wesley Osteen. 1214 Lane St. To peka. Kans. 72 John “L. Wright, Lincoln. Neb 18, James Thomas, 385 Lake St.. Sal Lake City:- 536,_j. W. Barbee, 204 Williams St. Treedeoenri ¢ Nabare In the Court of Topeks, Shawnee County, Kansas. Eli Ulamperl, Plaintiff, va H. 0. Joknson, Defendant. The State of Kansas to H. O. Johnson, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff has filed the above suit in the above court against you, asking for judgment upon an account for $14.00 and therein a garnishment has been issued to The Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Hailroad Ce., and said Railroad Co. bave answer- ed that they are indebted to you in the sum of $14.00 and that unless you answer herein, on or before the 27th day of February, 1905, the Dill of particulars filed wilf be taken as trne and judgment rendered ac- cordingly and an order issued to said garnizhee, directing them to pay said sum into court to be ap- plied upon the plaintiff’s claim. Whereof: You will take due notice. M. F. Laycocr,’ Clerk of the Court of Topeka. Lancaster Br s., The Turf Wholesale Agents is. stand Milweukee seer. Junction City, Kas E munities, Meadguarters! PURTERS” {HAS PHELES’ Barber * shop is where you meet them. The leading | arber shop inthe city . ..... 214-26 Kraneisst. - SE PH Ue ResSTOMD 5 PATENT OFFICE U.S. faa RE. 2aAl oo A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH) eAND HAIR TONIC... 120, o three bores for Face. Commnenad urcrtacsetre ee (Si Bane is required Lresod as cirecced. arb WONDERFUL 7Ace BLRACE. Peace-! splezion obtained | Beetted. wofinver lars rami cates teeta coer Re Ses reece ome Tedecs eat tora. fe skis ia spots, but ‘out white, the skis sematxing Desatiful without continual use, Wit remove wriskies, freckles, SS sors plnoen or tae ow Dlackncac. maning Se sd ‘harm tothe sta, W! + See See CRANES Hare TOwte ‘fat goes tn every cuerdollas box fs enough to make tayene’s ete and suai! Ripon curreeeeee ersom scading us coe dollayin a leary ov ae ee money order of registered Letter. we WO mines 9s Dis Eta winere fe ails to do phat we lular, wew{Tlectars yne mosey of sead a book frecof charge. Packed se fume Se wi haw he contents except receiver - GRANE &00.,11 W, Jackson &., Richmond, V& Are You Gaing t Kansas Gity? Tf xs, step with Mrs. For- tune Weavers She has such nice cosy roomb—eo quiet and home-like. 1009 McGee St. 410 E. 10th St. and others. Fornished and Unfurnished Rooms. Bell Phone 3357 Main. ‘Res. 911 Oak St. Kanean City. Newport Restaurant TIBB STARNES. Pro. Everything First-class—Short Orders a Specialty. 1315 Devoe Sr., OMAHA, : NEBRASKA RL J.9mith KR. Lowry When in Leavenworth call on these gentlemen at Neadquarters Open day and nikn. . Refresnmer.te of all xinds AIG Cherokee Street. POO POOSOSSO SLOSS OSSOSOS OES wine, Al. Rodgers Manager. Propeietar. t n> ZANZIBAR” ‘ SALOON AND HOTEL. Hoel on Furopean Plan. 12/clegaatly , furnished rooms. Gas and Stesm heat ¢ Fine Wines, Liquor'sand Cigars, : g puOL AND HIST ROOMS ‘ : IN CONNECTION 208 Independende Avenue. P — « KANSAS Cl1y,-.- -4 MO 3 eee eee Se eis ate eck clare ee eG ete. t ot cole GRAND CONTESTS FOR 1905. You Can Earn a Handsome Present by a Little Work. Send all Votes Direct to The Plaindealer , TOPEKA, KANSAS. 112 EAST SEVENTH STREET. Gramophone $35 GraphophoneFree LADY'S Contest Coupon. I cast ..... votes for.....for The Plaindealer Prize Finely Engraved Lady's Gold Watch. The lady receiving the largest number of votes in this contest up to July 1st, will receive this handsome prize. $1.50 subscription counts 150 votes; 6 months' subscription $1, 100 votes; 3 months 50c, 50 votes. CHp out, fill out and send in this Coupon. . Ladies' Size, Fine Gold Watch, $30.00. 100 Graphophone - Free! 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. P.O. State, 1905. Find enclosed $ for subscriptions to THE PLAINDEALER, for which count votes for in the Grand Prize Graphophone Contest. Signed:..... Clip out, fill out and send in this Coupon. --- 9th Cavalry Coupon. P.O....State. Gents' Size, I cast.....votes for... P.O. State 1905. I cast votes for. Gents' Size,! Fine Gold Watch, $50.00. The Plaindealer PRIZE GOLD WATCH as the most popular non-commissioned officer of the Ninth U. S. Cavalry. EMPORIA ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on last Saturday, April 15, at their home. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white by the hands of their little daughter, Miss Mellie. There were one hundred and five invited guests and forty of them were entertained in the afternoon, the house being darkened and lamps lighted. The rest were present at night. The affair was a brilliant one and at a late hour the guests departed, all wishing the host and hostess a long and happy voyage on life's sea. Mr. and Mrs. Evans received about $0 worth of silver in presents and Mr. Evans presented Mrs. Evans with a china cabinet. The out-of-town guests were Marcus Bain, P. F. Lewis, H. Armstead, Miss Emma Brown, Mrs. Willa Dwiggins, Mrs. Richardson of Kansas City; John R. Pierce of Parsons; Mr. and Mrs. M. Austin of Osage City. Mrs. Bell Burnett was down from Reading and spent Sunday. Rev. Graves is at home for a few days with his family. John R. Pierce returned to his home at Parsons Monday. Mrs. Campbell, who has been ill for some time, is improving. Mrs. Gilmore has returned to her at home on East street. Mr. Ralf Armstead got his foot mashed while at work on the railroad. ST. JOSEPH NOTES. The annual sermon of the Ladies' Court was preached last Sunday at the A.M.E. church, Rev. Caldwell officiating The class in millinery under Mrs. James Crews of Kansas City, gave an exhibition of their work Monday evening at the A. M. E. church. The class has made wonderful progress in the two weeks' time. The hats were very beautiful and some very costly. Numbers gave orders to the ladies for their Easter hats. Another class has been formed and Mrs. Crews will probably remain several weeks longer. The Social club was entertained by Mr. Henry Grayson again Monday evening. Luther Cessney was badly injured last week by falling from the second story of a local dry goods house where he was employed. It is now thought that he will recover. Mrs. H. C. Harris was "at home" Monday evening to a number of her friends in honor of her sister, Mrs. Addie Gissawty. The affair was a highly enjoyable one and all present voted Mrs. Harris a charming hostess. Music and games furnished the evening's pleasure. Dainty refreshments were served in the dining room. Mrs. Gassaway left Tuesday morning for Sheridan, Wyoming, where she will reside. The Study club met with Mrs. L. A. Knox last Saturday. Mrs. Knox conducted the history and Miss Bell the literature. Miss Louise Bell is home from Lincoln Institute for the summer vacation. The High School orchestra gave a musical at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening. This organization is quite a credit to the High School and we predict for it a brilliant future. ATCHISON NOTES. Mrs. James Wilson gave a very delightful whist party Tuesday eve in honor of her aunt, Mrs. B. Countee of Denver, Colo. Those present were Mesdames Shaw; Moore, Johnson, Taylor and Wrothwell; Misses Ingram, Lawson and Downing; Messrs. Moore, Johnson, Smith, Wrothwell, and the guest of honor. The first prize was awarded to Mr. F. Smith, and the second to Mrs. Johnson. A very dainty 2-course luncheon was served. Mrs. Countee left Wednesday for Denver. Rey. J. B. Jones who has been very ill, is much improved. The Monday Afternoon club entertained for Mrs. B. Countee of Denver. There will be an Easter Monday entertainment at T. T. E. hall. Miss Ethel Penn has a large class in music. She is an excellent instructor. HUTCHINSON NOTES. Dr. Washington returned Tuesday from Wichita where he spent Sunday and Monday. Rev. Griffith was in the city over Sunday holding quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Thomas is reported -very ill at her home on Second street. Mrs. Stevenson, who has been very ill, is able to be out again. The Twentieth Century club met with Mrs. A. E. Shackleford last Friday and enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon. Mrs. W. P. Bell is in the city, the guest of Mrs. C. E. Bell. FORT SCOTT, KANS. The Smart Set social club spent an enjoyable evening last Friday at Rodman's hall. Prof. Frank Hawkins' orchestra furnished the music. Whist, flinch and dancing were the principal amusements. A short program was rendered, consisting of the following numbers: Instrumental solo, Miss Katherine Bramlett; address, B. F. Crawford; essay, Miss Cora Black; address, Ernest Hawkins; vocal solo, Wm. Thomas. After the program A. L. Mawkins, recently from the East, introduced some late dances, some of which will appear on the order of dances at the third annual ball and banquet to be given at Convention hall April 28. The members are making a great effort to make this excel all previous occasions. Rev. Bowren, who recently took charge of Shiloh Baptist church, is meeting with great success, both financially and religiously. Rev. Fishback of Topeka was with him last Sunday, and preached to a crowded house at both morning and evening services. The A. M. E. church, of which Rev. Green is pastor, is holding a week's jubilee. Monday an excellent program was rendered to a goodsized audience. The r freshment tables received a liberal patronage. G. Dodson died Friday and was buried Sunday. His funeral was well attended, as he was an old and respected citizen. He leaves a daughter. Two ladies and one gent of the Smart Set, it is reported, will enter the matrimonial world in June. Cupid seems to be using his arrow effectively around this camp. SALINA. KAN. Dr. Walker, the foreman at Blair's new bath house, has been visiting his wife and children in Wichita. Mrs. Lilian Finch of Hill City has returned home, after a pleasant visit with her many friends in Salina. Jesse Chqlive, The. Jordan, Walter Marshall and Jerry Finch have lately joined Watson band. P. C. Price passed through en route to Falun, his home, from Muskogee, where he lately purchased eighty acres of fine land. He lately sold a half section of land and will make his home in the territory. Enterprising Negroes seem to be drifting from Western Kansas to the rural districts of the Indian Territory. Dr. McKnight of Indian Territory held the lucky number in the drawing held by the ladies of the St. John's Baptist church. Rev. Cowell of Hill City is shaking hands with friends in the city, en route to Kansas City. JUNCTION CITY, KANS. Jos. Elizee is able to resume his rnn on the U. P., after two weeks sickness. A very pleasant social was given at the A. M. E. church last week. Mrs. Ema B. Jones is suffering with her eyes. Friends, you may think it is a light thing to do right and fear God, but every one must do right or wrong. You may have heard a preacher say that God is holy, and the people should be holy, but the preacher says he is not holy yet himself. What do you think of that? All of the Lord's people are holy, because the truth is holy. We want ministers to live holy themselves and teach the people to sanctify God in their hearts, and serve God in the beauty of holiness. God is true, God is holy, and he wants a holy people to serve him. JOHN HARRISON. Junction City, Kans. Abilene, Kansas. Rev. R. Cox has just closed a revival which resulted in much good. He was assisted by Rev. W. S. Blake of Emporia and Dr. McKnight of Indian Territory. Mrs. Sallie Banks has moved to Concordia. Miss Mary Bell is on the sick list. J. Patterson and wife are moving into their new home. Wm. Hampton went West last week, but has returned and reports a good time at the Union. Elmer Williams is going into the chicken business. Rev. W. F. Warder is in Enterprise this week. Lawrence, Kan. The Sunday Forum was well attended as usual, and an excellent and interesting program was rendered by the lawyers, under the management of Mr. Jennings. Ulysses Drew was in the city last Friday. The dancing academy was well attended last Friday evening and all had a very pleasant time. The S. L. D. T. club met last Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. M. Henson. A short and interesting program was given, after which refreshments were served. Harvey Hubbard has purchased a very swell horse and buggy. The Lygaeum club had a very pleasant meeting with Miss Vera Lindsey last Monday evening. Invitations for the club's annual Spring party will be issued this week. --- PARSONS, KAN. Rev. Van Lue of Wichita was in the city last week. He delivered a sermon at the New Hope Baptist church Sunday evening. Presiding Elder J. R. Ransom held quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Mrs. E. Bradshaw of St. Paul visited her daughter, Mrs. S. E. Willis last Sunday. Mrs. Bertha McGlassen accompanied by her two children, left Tuesday morning for Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Rebecca, Roberts died quite suddenly of heart disease last Friday morning. Her sons, William B. and Sylvester C., arrived here from Chicago Saturday. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon in charge of the Household of Ruth, to which order she belonged. John Pierce of this city attended the 25th anniversary of the wedding of Frank Evans and wife in Emporia last Saturday. He reports a delightful time. IT'S SURE PURE We have studied every detail of the LARD business and know how to please the most critical consumer. That's the reason our O.K.Lard is the favorite of all good housewives and cooks. It's a LARD that's ALL LARD. No cotton seed or other adulterations in it. Insist on the Brand Chas. Wolff Packing Co. Topeka, U.S.A. Miss Marie A. Gilmore Graduate Trained Nurse Of Freedman's Hospital, Washington, DC —Will nurse by the week in Leavenworth or abroad. ADDRESS: 624 Fifth Ave., Leavenworth, Ks BALDWIN, KANS. Miss Dottie Porter returned from Lawrence last Friday. Presiding Elder Rivers was in the city on Wednesday and Friday nights and preached at the C. M. E. church. Rev. H. I. Jones, pastor of the First Baptist church, North Lawrence, conducted one of the most successful revivals at the Mount Zion Baptist church here that has ever been held. He preached the gospel, plain, simple and convincing. There were eleven conversions who are candidates for baptism. The church is without a pastor at present. Everything is moving along nicely in our city. For eight full pages of good, wholesome reading matter get THE PLAINDEALER, the best Negro journal in the West. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. Sophia M. Freadwell, Plaintiff, E. W. Treadwell, the above named defendant, will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Sophia M. Treadwell, and that the defendant, E. W. Treadwell, must, on or before the 22nd day of May, 1905, answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court or the matter and things set forth in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, custody of children and alimony. SOPHIA M. TREADWELL. By J. R. McNARY, her Attorney COSMOPOLITAN MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION! THE COSMOPOLITA NMUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION will furnish you substantial aid and assistance in the way of a funeral benefit for the small sum of ONE-HALF CENT a day or FIFTEEN CENTS a month. For full information call at their offices. Rooms 202122 Central National Bank Building, TOPEKA, KANSAS. ONE FARE PLUS $2.00 COLORADO AND RETURN DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS OR PUEBLO. Tickets on sale January 7 and 9 with first 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 MAINTENANCE AGENT CUT OUT THIS ADVERTISEMENT and mail some to us with fl. and immediate upon receipt of some we will send to you (no matter where you may live) four large boxes of Omnico, worth $60 each, or $120 per pound, worth $0.06, acknowledged the greatest shampoo ever formulated. We will also include a cake of Purity Soap Soap, worth $6. This soap is absolutely pure and unuliterated and is made especially for use on the hair of children. We will also send to you our COMPLETE HAIR-MATTE THE GOTHIC, consisting of one large jar of Instantaneous Cream. Miss Nellie Harris of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mrs. J. L. Talton. Sunday was the first anniversary of Rev. M. L. Clay's pastorate at the Baptist church. The day was spent in special services. The papers and talks were especially good. These prove to us the progress of our people. Mrs. Lillian Bryant Booker spent a few days of last week in the city. George Hegwood, accompanied by Dave Jackson, spent Sunday in Lexington. The A. M. E. church had a masquerade entertainment Saturday night. THE COSMOPOLITA NMUTUAL furnish you substautial aid and assistance for the small sum of ONE-HALF CENT a month. For full information call Central National Bank Building, TOPP ONE PLUS $ COLOR AND RE DENVER, COLORADO SF Tickets on sale January return limit January 31 your ticket reads via -UNION P The Popular Koute Shortest Line. INQUIRE THE MAINTUN BEFORE TO THE Colored People OF THE WORLD POSITIVELY straighten, lengthen and beautify the most obliate, troublesome, refractory, curly, nappy hair. It never fails to straighten and can be absolutely relied upon to produce an abundant and luxurious growth of soft, fine, plant, silky, long, flowing hair. It is a wonderful hair that is beautiful and all discussed in TWELFTH WAY THICK BLACK GLOOSY HAIR, so plant and abundant that it can be easily dressed in any prevailing style. It causes the hair to grow quickly on this temple and all bald spots. Omono is a positive cure for dandruff, it is a soft, fine, and all discussed in help. It turns gray, fades and discolored hair to a jet, GLOOSY BLACK. It cannot fall to lengthen, STRAIGHTEN and beautify the hair. Omono is positively guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction to all who use it. It cannot fail. Thousands of delighted customers are assured a view the world miss in saying that Omono is true to all that is claimed for it. Omono is king of all hair tonics. The price of Omono is see a box. It takes four boxes to co- pastering down with grease. Omono alone and mailed an intended it to be—long, soft, straight and best spitting, brittle hair. Our Great Special Offer CUT OUT THIS A AL, and immediately upon where you may live (four WILL BE HIGHER THAN poo), worth $60, acknowl- we will also include a coat absolutely pure and small human hair and scalp. If you have a PHOTO, consisting actually worth $1. This exquisite preparation WITHER- tion. It is simply rubbed well into the skin, allowed to come off in rolls, bringing with it all the dead, dark pigment and positively making it the height of the largest skin on the largest skin in the world. Large-size jar of our Electrical Skin Food, worth $60, we scare, plumpes, tan, freckles and all facial imperfection look younger, and lastly, to prove our liberality, we w worth $60, which removes all small and odorous contaminants from the skin, including REMEMBER, ALL OF THE ABOVE MENUMBERED PIE, will be TOUCH OR ENTRY OF ONLY $1. This sand money by registered letter or by money order ob- serve YOUR name and address plaster, and address. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 310- Ralph Tyers is quite ill at his home. Miss Slaughter of Missouri City Sundayed in the city. WHEN IN TOPEKA STOP AT P. C. Danforth's. Neatly Furnished Rooms—Board by the Day or Week. Lunch Counter in Connection. Open from 6 a.m. 108 Kansas Ave. Near R.I. Depot. --TOPEKA. For Sale By J. R. Lytle, 929 Kansas Ave. 2 lots, 4 rooms, good well—price $550. $100 cash; balance $10.00 per month. Lowman Hill. For a short time only. The Boys all go to The Oregon, Hams Place, Junction City. Kas. THE --- TAN MUTUAL SSOCIATION! UAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION will resistance in the way of a funeral benefit CENT a day or FIFTEEN CENTS all at their offices. Rooms 20 21 22 OPEKA, KANSAS. FARE $2.00 CORADO RETURN TO SPRINGS OR PUEBLO. January 7 and 9 will first January 31st, 1905. Be sure PACIFIC- route to Colorado. Fastest Time. WIRE OF ON JACIFIC AGENT Great Special——Complete FORTH FIVE DOLLARS. ONLY $1.00 BEAUTY OUTFIT "Ozono" SWEET-SCENTED KING OF HAIR TONIOR RAPID HAIR-GROWER IN EXISTENCE MLESS-RELIABLE-SUPREME READ! READ! AFTER to complete the treatment. No hot broas are used. No makes absolutely necessary from technically it is meant to be beautiful. Ozone prevents falling, breaking and THIS ADVERTISMENT and mall same to us with upon receipt of some we will send to you (no matter whether you own a package of Ovened (greatness or $0.00 you one large package of Ovened (greatness or $0.00 knowingled the greatest shampoo ever formulated. Make a cake of Purity Soap Soap, worth $6. This soap is and unaltered and is made especially for use on the line and unaltered and is made especially for use on the line. It is the finest scalp soap law! offer we will send to you our COMPLETE SKIN-BRAFT setting of one large jar of Instantaneous Massage Cream, TITLES THE BARKEN SKIN immediately upon application and then rubbed off. It dark skin and callus remove. Lighter in a few minutes. Used according to directions, ares to six shades. Furthermore, we will also include a soap, which curbs all skin diseases, removes wrinkles, and the old look young and the young. Offer, we will include the old look young and the young. Offer, we will include the old look young and the young. Offer, we will include the old look young and the young. Also mains, and is a certain cure for all worm browns. HED PREPARATIONS (9 packages in all), actually worth L. This great offer made to introduce MOUNT GODIN, other berries as any portion of expense often. Write TO: E. BROAD ST. RICHMOND, VA.