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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. NO WHISKEY IN THE TERRITORY! Over 400 Boot-leggers in the Federal Prison for Violating the Law. Of the 1,1000 convicts in the new and old federal prisons at Fort Leavenworth over 400 are known as "boot-leggers" and were sent to the prison to serve from one year and one day to three years for violating Uncle Sam's laws relating to whiskey and how it shall be dispensed. The laws are very strict in this regard and particularly so in the Indian Territory and on Indian reservations in Kansas where men seek to make a living by disposing of liquor to the Indians when Uncle Sam states explicitly that they shall not have it. The term "boot-legger" is a broad one and under its head come the following charges that are placed against m n who violate the government's laws: Receiving liquor, receiving and disposing of liquor, illicit distilling, disposing of liquor, having liquor in possession, giving liquor to Indians, aidug an Indian to obtain liquor, distilling liquor without a government license, etc. Uncle Sam has tried to make the laws so perfect that an Indian can in no way obtain a drink of whiskey, but as fast as prisoners are discharged from the federal prison others come in, some of them for a second and a third term, but "boot-leggers" continue to do business in the Territory and will keep it up forever. HOW TERM ORIGINATED. The term originated first with men who carried bottles of whiskey in their boot-legs and took them out, sold a drink, and then hid them there when searched by the officers. The first few men did that, but then others became more careful and if all of the modes contrived by "boot-leggers" for carrying whiskey were placed on exhibition they would form an interesting and valuable collection. Of the "boot-leggers" at the federal prison one of the most famous, because of his calling, is a man who has a certificate and a license as a preacher. He had a church in the Indian Territory and his congregation was numerous. Men came from far and near to attend his services and he was a most popular fellow; so much so that the revenue officers began to suspect that he was a little too popular. They made a raid on his house a few times, but all they found were several "bibles" in the bottom of his trunk and after turning the leaves of a few of these each time they would depart mystified. At last one of the revenue officers or deputy U. S. marshals, more bright than the rest; concluded to look at the "bibles" from the bottom up and his search was rewarded by finding that of about twelve "bibles" in the stack all but three were of celluloid and filled with whiskey. Then the reason for his undue popularity became manifested. The story is told that soon after the discovery of the celluloid "bible" the officers tracked a man who carried a "bible" under his arm one Sunday and the book leaked whiskky. They call it a good book there. BOOTLEGERS ARE ORIGINAL. "Boot leggers" are nothing if not original. No two "bootleggers" now work the same scheme for smug gling whiskey in to the Indian Territory. The old plan was to have a kerosene can with a false bottom. The false bottom held the whiskey while the upper portion held kerosene. But U. S. deputy marshals soon learned to look underneath the cans and there found small plugs which when unscrewed, would permit the liquor to run out. Later a man who introduced the dneumatic horse collar caused the government's officers no little trouble. The "boot-leggers" would purchase these, fix small taps or faucets to them, cover these with leather straps and then fill the collars with whiskey, and not air. When they meet a thirsty individual along the road they would unscrew the valve, fill a cup from the horse collar and then drive on. Later it was noticed that there was a great demand for cocoanuts in the Indian Territory and Uncle Sam's officers, in searching about to ascertain the reason for the demand ascertained that "boot-leggers would boil the meat from these shells, fill them with whiskey and plug up the ends with a putty that resembled the color the shell of the cocoanut. Now all cocoanuts shipped into the Territory have their ends examited when placed on sale. WOODEN LEG USEFUL. A most unique plan evolved for "boot-legging" and which came very near being as the name implies was a wooden legged man who had a leg manufactured with tin linning which he filled with whiskey and had a screw tap concealed on the bottom. He carried several pints in the leg and was doing a lucrative business until one day deputy marshall happened to notice the plug on the bottom of the leg as the man had his legs crossed and that sealed his fate for a few years. The last man to be received at the prison who had his own invention for "boot-legging" whiskey was a Negro, mention of whose arrival was made few days ago. He had a rubber chicken manufactured and feathers were glued on it in such a manner as to deceive the deputy U. S. Marshals. However one day the chicken leaked whiskey and the Negro was caught. The prison officials are wondering what unique plan the next batch o] "boot-leggers" will have who arrive at the prison to serve terms. WHY LAWS ARE STRINGENT. Uncle Sam has been careful for many years, about Indians getting whiskey, and well he might be. In one of the early Indian wars this country had, when it was still rnled by England, the French gave the Indians rum with gunpowder in it and related that it made, them more bloodthirsty than usual and they scaled men, women and children. During the early days of the war with Mexico a detachment of United States troops persuaded some Indians to accompany them to the border and there, before going into the fight an army surgeon advised the commanding officer to give the Indians all the whiskey they could drink because it would make them fight more fiercely. The officer did as he was advised and the Indians not on'y killed Mexicans but Americans also. The lesson was enough for Uncle Sam. From that time on he began to make stringent laws to keep his wards and whiskey separated and although thousands of men have served time for disposing of it, to them the stream of "boot-leggers" continues to pour into the federal prisons and there is no telling when the crime will cease, perhaps when no more whiskey is made. Commissioned a Negro. Gov. W. D. Jelks, of Alabama last week appointed Herschel V. Cashin, a colored lawyer of Decatur, Ala., notary public. He and W. Logan, of Tuskegee Institute, and possibly one other, are the only colored notaries in the state. EKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 5, 1905. A NEGRO GETS JUSTICE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MISSISSIPPI A NEGRO GETS JUSTICE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MISSISSIPPI A Jury of Good Men Declared Stewart Johnson Not Guilty of Assault Before 'a Mississippi Court Most Remarkable Thing in the History of the State. We take great pleasure in publishing an article from the Weekly Clarion, published at Jackson, Miss. which gives the full particulars of the trial of the Negro who was acquitted by a jury. This is certainly one of the most wonderful and marvelous acts of the Twentieth century and it does not take one long after reading this, to see how a Negro fares for justice in Mississippi. There is not the least doubt in our mind that this man would have been lynched had he been captured by the mob the night he was charged with this offense. It is easy to see how mean, contemptible, jealous white men can get vicious and ignorant Negroes to swear away the lives of innocent colored men. The most laughable thing in the whole matter is the statement made by the little Negro boy, where he speaks of taking a note for a white man to a cook. We are at a loss to know who this cook was, as we know there are none but colored cooks in Mississippi, and there is no doubt but that this was one, as it is the custom in that country for white men to send notes and letters to colored women by the smuggling act, and at the same time an enraged mob of bloodthirsty white brutes is after some innocent Negro charged with speaking to some white woman. It is time old Vardaman and his Mississippi brutes were learning to respect the rights of decent people, irrespective of color and previous condition. There are plenty of good, respectable people in Mississippi who should avenge all the rights that any white man has under the laws of that state. While they refuse colored people first class accommodation on the railroads and force them to ride in Jim crow cars, yet the same gang of white men will sleep out all night to be in company with colored women. If the concerted Negro men had any respect and manhood about themselves and would keep some Winchesters on hand and send a few of these gentlemen to their long home, they would soon put a quietus to this business. The sooner we get some men in Mississippi and other Southern states who are not afraid to stand up for what is right and know what is due them, the better off they will be. What is needed in Mississippi is a killing off of a few of the worthless and bigoted population and a growing up of a few sober-minded, self-respecting people who respect the rights of others as well as want their own respected in this land of the free and home of the brave. The Clarion reviews the case case as follows: The jury in the Stewart Johnson case has returned a verdict of not guilty. He was put on trial Friday morning at 9 o'clock, the charge against him being criminal assault on George street. in the very heart of the city of Jackson, and within one block of the new capitol. The outrage was committed just about eight weeks ago, and Stewart Johnson was pulled from his humble couch at 2 o'clock in the morning by a party of the thousands who were searching for the fiend, danced in jail, and spirited back and forth between jails for several days until the edge had somewhat worn off the excitement. From the very first there have been those who did not believe the --- Negro guilty. If everybody had been of the same mind, or if the young lady had been able to identify him as her assailant, there is no power on earth could have saved his neck or hide on the night of the capture. The only evidence against the Negro was that given by a Negro boy about twelve or fourteen years of age, and who is known to many people of Jackson as the most expert liar in town. He is a Negro who cannot be trusted or believed on any occasion, and it is stated that he will now be forced to shake the dust of Jackson from his feet. The trial of Johnson lasted all day and far into the night. The arguments were concluded by District Attorney Greaves about 10 o'clock and the jury retired. The district-attorney had never believed he would be able to secure a conviction, but he hoped for the best, and fought to a finish. When the jury had been out an hour and the clock pointed to the hour of 11, Judge Miller adjourned court and went home, telling the sheriff not to wake him up till morning. An hour later the jury notified tho sheriff a verdict of "Not guilty" had been reached, and he went for Judge Miller, who put on his clothes and returned to the court house. Having heard the verdict read, the prisoner was discharged at mid night. After the court had again adjourned, Judge Miller called the prisoner and advised him to get out of Jackson—not to stand upon the order of his going, but to go at once and he did so, hitting the first train out of town, and by morning was perhaps one hundred miles away from the scenes of his troubles. The Negro had no money, but was furnished the means of travel by the court and the county officials. It is very generally believed that if Stewart Johnson had remained in Jackson over Saturday night he would have been taken in hand by a mob and an example made of him. FIRST CASE ON RECORD. This is believed to be the very first time in the history of the state of Mississippi where a Negro had been tried for the rape of a white woman, and certainly is the first time one was ever tried and acquitted for such a crime. The rule is that the Negro who violates the person of white woman shall pay the death penalty without any process of law whatever, and that is the kind of justice that Stewart Johnson would perhaps have received at the hands of the outraged people of most any other community in the state. If his victim had positively identified him here he would have been lynched as soon as she made the statement, but she could not. It speaks well, perhaps, for the city of Jackson, that it did not besmirch its record. There has never been a lynching in the city of Jackson, and her law-abiding citizens hope the necessity will never arise. AFTERNOON SESSION. The circuit court of the First District of Hinds county re-convened at 2:40 with Judge Miller presiding. A very small crowd was in attendance, but in a short while the big room was well filled. Tom Johnson, an eighteen year old Negro boy, brother of Stewart Johnson, said he lived in Jackson, went home night of assault about 7 o'clock. Stewart was not there; mother and sister there; didn't know when Stew- art came in; went to bed one half hour after supper and was asleep. Two rooms house; never saw Stewart until posse came in and waked him; was in bed with him; Stewart's feet were head of the bed. Defense objected to this testimony as incompetent, motion over-ruled. On cross-examination said he looked at clock, but did not remember exactly the time it was; worked at coal shute; quit about six o'clock, went to West Jackson, stood around several minutes talking and then went home; was not arrested that night, but afterwards, and has been in jail eight weeks. Lewis Gordon, one of the parties who arrested Johnson, was asked to inspect the shirt: it had been in his possession; and showed where blood spots were found; was found in defendants home on the night of the crime; it had been freshly washed, and felt damp; Dr. Rhodes examined the shirt the next day. The court instructed the jury that all evidence regarding the ownership of the shirt was excluded because the state failed to establish ownership. Mandy Johnson, the mother of the accused, was asked regarding the shirt and identified it as belonging to the prisoner; she washed for him Thursday morning, did not wash anything Thursday night; shirt was dry when given to the officers; got shirt out of rag pile for them: Stewart had not worn it that day; hadn't worn that shirt for several days; he was at home at six o'clock and stayed there until arrested: nose was given to bleeding on account of some lung disease; hurt hand in a railroad smash-up last fall. Lewis Gordon recalled and stated Mandy Johnson gave him the shirt on the night in question; there were stains on the shirt; could not say they were from blood. The counsel for the defense objected to the testimony, the jury was withdrawn and the district attorney and counsel had quite a little tilt regarding the testimony. The court sustained the motion and so instructed the jury on its return. THE PRINCIPAL WITNESS. Jake Turnbull, the little Negro boy who told everybody who questioned him that Stewart Johnson was the guilty party and that he saw him commit the crime, and who was the principal witness before the grand jury was then called. Didn't know how old he was; born and raised in Jackson, knew the prisoner and pointed him out; was working at time of assault at Taylor's Shoe store; left there about 6:40 p.m., on that date, and went to Percy Lemly's residence to deliver shoes; and then to a green cottage on George street; had four pairs of shoes when he left the store; got to corner of George and President street soon after 5:30; found no one at Mr. Lemly's and went on and delivered the packages; came back to town and met a white man at the Commercial Hotel corner and was given fifteen cents to carry a note to a cook up on North President; started up the street to deliver the note; didnt find the party and came back to George street and saw two people standing about where the alley was in the rear of Mr. Lemly's home; they were a white lady and a Negro, Stewart Johnson; saw Johnson hit her; knock her down and drag her into the back yard, and remain there about a half hour; came out wiping his knees and went, down toward West streetrotting then north and west in the direction of the church that was burned last night. Witness went home on Farish street; told Robert Reed next morning what he had seen. Cross examination, said he did not make statement accredited him in the stenographic report of his examination in jail, in which it was stated that he claimed that he delivered the shoes about 2'o'clock in the NUMBER 18. A PLEASANT DAY AT HOLTON! The Business Manager Finds Our Neighbors Very Much Alive. We were in Holton last week on business pertaining to THE PLAIN-DEALER. The people of that town seem to be prosperous. We met our old townsman, Ed. J: Davis, who is employed in one of the leading hotels in the city and is doing well. Mr. Davis is a K. P. of Excelsior lodge, No. 3, occasionally visits his old home, he and his amiable wife having visited his parents a few days ago. Another one of our townsmen is M. D. Mack, one of the leading caterers and manager of one of the best restaurants and lunch counters in that city. He is one of Holton's most highly respected citizens. He will soon remove to Lincoln, Nebr., where we wish them success. We saw Mrs. A. M. Kingkade, who has been for a long time a reader of this paper. She is one of Holton's oldest and most highly respected citizens. Although a widow, she has managed to obtain and keep in fine trim one of the finest peach orchards in that city. We would that there were more like her. We also met our old friend, H. G. Reed, who still resides in that town, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis, who are readers of our paper. They own some good property in that city, and the people are proud of them. We also met our friend, Henry Daniels, who has lived in that town for over quarter of a century and is one of the most prosperous farmers in the country. The colored people are very prosperous, but Holton would not be, if it were not for our old friend, M. A. G. Martin. attorney-at-law and real estate agent. Mr. Martin is quite a rustler and is known all over that portion of the country. He is a man who knows all about real estate and its value. NICK CHILES. T. I. I. NOTES You and your friends are invited to attend the commencement exercises of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, May 14 to 17. The program as follows: Sunday, May 14 at 3 pm, baccalaureate sermon, Rev. J. W, E. Bowen, Ph. D., Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. Monday May 15, class day exercises, 3:00 p. m. Annual recital, departments of Music and Elocution 8 p. m. Tuesday, May 16, operation of Industrial classes, 3 p.m. Alumni session 5 p.m. Exercises in Industrial departments 8 p.m. Address Rev. J. E. Ford, A. M., B. D., Zion Baptist church. Wednesday, May 17, 3 p.m. Commencement exercises. Address, Rt. Rev. Abram Grant, D. D., Presiding Bishop, Fifth Episcopal district, African Methodist Episcopal church, Kansas City, Kans. Presentation of diplomas, Hon. I. L. Dayhoff, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. All exercises will be held at the Institute. Take cemetery car. The work of the Industrial Departments will be on exhibit throughout the exercises. The faculty has awarded the following honors to the graduates: Miss Linnie Dyer, South Park, Kansas, Valedictorian and Miss Birdie A. Atkinson, Hill City, Kans. Salutatorian. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES President B. F. Allen addressed the teachers' institute of Kansas City recently in the auditorium of the Central high school. Superintendent Greenwood was well pleased with President Allen's address. He made quite a complimentary speech at the close of the address and the big audience gave him a rising vote of thanks. Assistant Superintendents Thorpe and Longdon both complimented the speech and all said it was one of the best of the season. President Allen is rapidly pushing Lincoln Institute to the front and is making friends for her in new places. On Saturday night the Negroes of the two Kansas Cities gave a banquet in honor of President Allen. The following is taken from the Kansas City Journal of Sunday: "The Attucks club, a Negro social organization of this city, gave a banquet last night at Carr's restaurant, 2401 Vine street, in honor of Prof. B. F. Allen, president of Lincoln Institute of Jefferson City. The object of the banquet was to arouse interest in Lincoln Institute to the end that the institution may receive a more liberal patronage from Kansas City in the future than it has in the past. The banquet was well attended by representative Negro people of the city. After the menu was disposed of the following toasts were responded to: "Our Guest," W. W. Yates. "The past Influence of Lincoln Institute," J. S. Harris. "The Lincoln Institute Alumni," I. M. Horton. "The Negro in the Pulpit," W. T. Vemon. "The Negro at the Bar," I. F. Bradley. "The Negro at the Desk," G. N. Grisham. "The Negro with Grip in Hand," J. E. Dibble. "The Future of the Negro Industrially," A. O. Coffin. "The Future of the Negro Socially," J. D. Bowser. "The Future Influence of Lincoln Institute," President B. F. Allen. 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. NOTICE OF SUMMONS. Christopher Otten will take notice that he has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by Clara M. Otten, and that unless he answers the petition on or before the 19th day of May, 1905, the same will be taken as true, and a decree rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant. J. T. WARD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (Attest:) I. S. CURTIS, Clerk of District Court. "THE KEYSTONE," RESTAURANT AND CAFE First-class service. Short orders a specialty. When in Kansas City, call and see me. If you're pleased pleased tell your friends, if not tell me. R. S. STEET, Proprieter 1024 N. NIGHTMINT ST. MERI ME IN GALVESION And hear what Texas has to offer. If you are not satisfied with your present location and want to better your condition, you should attend the Convention Northern Settlers M. Galveston, Texas, April 21-23. Every Northern man looking for a home is invited to come—hear what is offered, and choose for himself. The First and Last Opportunity of the Kind On April 18th, round trip tickets will be sold via the M. K. & T. at less than one fare for the round trip. Ask the agent or write George Morton, G. P. & T. A. Box 911. St. Louis, Mo. SHERIFF'S SALE. No. 20569. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. J. T. Ewing, Plaintiff, vs C. H. Nagle, Defendant. By virtue of an execution issued to me, out of said District Court, in the above-entitled action, I will, on Wedne day, the 3rd day of May, 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: 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 Kansas. The above-described real estate itaken as the property of said defendant, and is directed by said execution to be sold, and will 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. In the Shawnee County, Kansas District Court. Fannie Seymore, plaintiff, vs Alma B. Davis and —— Davis, husband of Alma B. Davis; the unknown heirs and devisees and the unknown administrators, executors and trustees of the said Alma B. Davis and —— Davis, husband of Alma B. Davis, defendants. The a ove named defendants, Alma B. Davis and —— Davis, husband of Alma B. Davis and the unknown heirs and devisees and the unknown administrators, executors and trustees of the said Alma B. Davis and —— Davis, her husband will take notice that they have been sued in the atoresaid court by the said plaintiff and must answer plaintiff's petition filed in the above entitled action on or before the 5th day of June, A.D. 1905 or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against them as therein prayed quieting the title of the plaintiff to the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots numbered Thirty-one (31) Thirty-three (33) and Thirty-five (35) on Seabrook Ave., in Seabrook's sub division, as the same is platted and located on lots three (3) and four (4) of the southeast quarter of section three (3) in Township Twelve south of Range Fitteen, (15) East of the Sixth principal meridian, in Shawnee County, Kansas and adjudging that the said plaintiff is the absolute owner thereon in fee simple; that no one of the said defendants nor none of the said unknown neirs, devisees, administrators, executors and trustees have any estate or interest therein or any valid lien or claim against the same and enjoining and forever barring them and each of them from asserting any claim whatsoever in or to said premises adverse to the plaintiff FANNIE SEYMORE. plaintiff By MONROE and ECHOCH, [Attest:] her attorneys I. S. CURTIS, Cl'k Dist. Court. By ANNA M. TILLSON, deputy. PARSONS. KAN. Mrs. Mary Hogue is still quite ill at the home of her brother-in-law, D. A. Williams. Mrs. J. T. Haynes is visiting her daughter in Cherokee. Messrs. Reece and Myers of Cherokee spent Easter in this city. Sylvester Roberts, who was summoned home recently owing to his mother's death, returned to Chicaagolastweek. William, his brother, will leave this week. The Easter program rendered by the A. M. E. S. S. children was quite a success. Mr. McKenzie, who has been in the city for some time, returned to his home in Sedalia Sunday. Mr. L. Reynolds was in the city last Monday to visit his wife and son. The latter accompanied him home for a short visit. Undertakers and Embalmers. We carry one of the finest lines of opeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. 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We also have a PLAN which has been demonstrated as entirely practical, for persons who have the ability to Organize Singing Classes, to conduct that line of business that will produce eminently successful results financially and otherwise. It does not necessarily require expert MUSICAL knowledge. This PLAN will be submitted FREE OF CHARGE to any one who may be interested in this direction and are in a position to prosecute the business energetically. ORIGINAL CHARACTER-NOTE MUSIC HOSEN. (MATABLIBERD IN 1899.) 814. Walnut Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. , Sub-Normal and Normal, Sub-Nor- including piano, and Mechanical), Business Course, Dreesmaking and ing and Gardening. Elimate, Good In- ucements offered, M., D.D., KANSAS. City Flyer , arriving at all Texas points 2:35 P. M. "Y" Saint Louis. Methods. knowledge of fundamental sent FREE ing Classes demonstrated LEAVENWORTH. Erma Bruee was the recipient of a handsome gold watch from her parents last week. Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, spent last Wednesday in Lansing. The North side "Ladies Aid" of the A. M.E. Church met with Mrs. Wooten Tuesday evening. Mt Horeb Temple No 10 met on May the first and after the regular business was over they elected the following officers: Cheif Mentor, Sir Richard Walker; Vice Chief Menter, Sir Frank Smith; Chief Scribe, Sir R. D. Nichols; Aes. Chief Soribe, Sir Douglas Hunt; Chief Treasuer, Sir James Hayworth; Chief Orator, Sir Thos. Young; Chief Drill Master, Sir G. W. Johnson; Chief Color Bearer, Sir Henry White; Chief Gaurds Sirs Amos Alexander, Dennis Sowery, James Chavers; chief Outer Sentinel, Geo. Alexander. James cocks and Wm. Williams were suspended for nonpayment of dues. OLATHE. KANS. Rev. D B. Jackson, pastor of Rosedale Baptist church of Kansas City, Kansas preached last Wednesday evening at the Second Baptist church of this city. Lloyd Williams has gone to Excelsior Spring where he will spend about six weeks trying to improve his health. Much credit is due the principal, Prof, W. R. Ful right and his assistant, Miss Rhoda Johnson, of Lincoln school for the very successful program rendered at the Second Baptist church Easter. Rev. Holmes is engaged in a revival, assisted by Rev. Spades. "Grannie Jenkins," mother of Robert Jenkins of this city, died Tuesday morning in Kansas City. Her remains were shipped to Olathe for burial. At the time of her death "Grannie" was supposed to be 110 years old. Mrs. W. R. Fulbright is visiting in Springhill. JUNCTION CITY, KANS. Rev. C H. Caldwell preached at the A. M. E. church Wednesday evening. P. P. Hammonds is repairing the fire loss of his house on E street. Rev. A. J. Chambers is preaching at the Holiness mission. All readers of THE PLAINDEALER heartily commend the stand taken by the editor in his condemnation of the outrages of white men upon Negro girls at Topeka vicinity and the absurdity of the Coffeyville riot. Let the race support such sentiment and the time is not far when the rights of human liberty will be accorded every American citizen. Rev. C. W. Wilson of the Baptist church reports a pleasant session of the executive board at Ottawa last week, and he and his people are preparing to care for the association which convenes here soon. Jos. Elizee has again laid off because his eyes are so weak that he cannot see the signals of trains, and is under the treatment of Dr. O'Donnell. The Baptist sewing circle met with Mrs. C. W. Wilson, 922 N. Clay street. The sooner we come to the stand of manhood, the sooner we will be respected and recognized as a potent factor in this American republic. NORTH TOPEKA Mrs. Ida M. Jordan gave a delightful reception at her home, 903 Western avenue Saturday evening of last week in honor of L. Sandridge and wife of Kansas City, Mo. and Duncans of Cherryvale, Kans. Mr. Williams and wife of Burlingame were guests of Mrs. Ida Jordan Wednesday. Goods shipped direct from the factory to the consumer We save you traveling salesman's and merchant's expense and profits on General Merchandise, Household Novelies and Supplies. We sell the sell the newest inventions before they reach your home dealer. Our goods are all reliable, and manufactured by one of the largest and most responsible manufacturing establishments in the West. Our goods save you labor, time and money. Every day a Sale day. If you believe in saving your husband's, brother's or father's earning's you will send 2 cents today for our illustrated 22 page Catalogue. "Not to surprise you would surprise us." The Albatross Supply Co. Cor. Hith and Freeman Acre. Are. Kansas City. YALE, KANS. B. H. Johnson met with an accident at mine No. 11 Tuesday morning while engaged at his work. His limb was broken in two places. A grand entertainment was given at the hall Monday night. Miss Jennie Mizner has gone to Pittsburg. Rev. Middleton of Kentucky has taken charge of the Christian church. Mrs. George Ritchue, with her family, is expected to join her husband in Buxton, Ia. to make it her future home. Her departure will be greatly regretted. Lawrence, Kan. Last Sunday was known as "choir day" at the Forum and under the careful direction of Mrs. B. Hawkins, an excellent musical program was rendered. A number of visitors were among the large audience that attended. A number of visitors were in the city last week. The Easter services were well attended at all churches and excellent programs were rendered. On last Thursday evening the home of Miss Merline Hamilton was the scene of quite a brilliant affair when she entertained twenty friends. A delicious luncheon was served. The marriage of Miss Pearl Price to Absalom Wallace was celebrated last Thursday evening at the A. M. E. church in the presence of 175 invited guests. The church was beautifully decorated with Easter lilies and asparagus. Rev. Sage officiated. T. Copeland played Mendelsohn's wedding march as the bridal party entered, preceded by little Bell Thomas as flower girl. The bride was becomingly gowned in pale blue silk muslin with deep lace trimmings and carried Easter lilies. Dr. J. J Kenner acted as best man. After congratulations a reception was held in the church parlors, and many handsome and useful presents were received by the bride and groom, who are prominent in social circles. They will be at home to their friends after May 1 at their newly furnished cottage, 809 N Jersey street. The S. L. D. T. club met with Mrs. J. Pennell last Tuesday afternoon. A number of visitors were present and listened to an excellent Easter program. Mrs. M. Bradley, who with her two children had been visiting in the city, returned to her home last Friday. Miss Dottie McNutt entertained a few few friends last Saturday evening. Cards and dancing made the evening hours fly quickly by. A delicious luncheon was served and all had a pleasant time. Miss Emily Ruth Prather is ill. Miss Mabel Gleed was hostess of the Lygaeum club last Friday evening. After business was over, a number of the gentlemen friends called and the evening was spent at cards. BONNER SPRINGS. If the people of Bonner Springs expect to use the columns of this paper to defend their rights, they will please send us a few subscribers. The whole time we were in that city we never received one dollar. It oost money to buy ink, 'oil for our presses and also to pay the men that run them. NICK CHILES. Mrs. Howard, one of Bonner's pioneers is very ill. The doctors say her age is against her recovery. Mrs. Addie Greer is visiting her son, Ezra Greer, in St Joe. Mrs. Kimbrough has returned from Ottawa. Mesdames Belle Hyde, Anna Brown and Miss Rosetta Campbell of Kansas City, Kans. were in the city attending the closing excercises of the school. Mrs. Rhodes has sold with intentions of taking a missionary tour. Rev. Faulkner preached in Lawrence Sunday. He has Lawrence and Bonner Springs charges. Miss Cora Reed is visiting the Misses Madden of Lawrence. The public school closed Tuesday May 2 with dinner served at the the school and the exerises at night at Masonic hall. The program was excellently rendered. Great credit is due Miss Effie Robertson on account of her excellent work. She was awarded a diploma to High School. Mr. Nuttal, who has been on the sick list, is convalescent. 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, Clerk Dist. Court. SHERIFF'S SALE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. F. H. Martin, Plaintiff 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. Wm. Waters. 504 KANSAS AVE, Clothes cleaned & pressed. OLD PHONE 357. ATCHISON, KANSAS. "LITTLE GEM" BARBERSHOP, Clean Linen and Towels. 1313 Dodge St., OMAHA, NEB. Q. C. TUCKER, PROPRIETER AMERICAN Steam Laundry Do your family washing-5c pound It will save you money. 114 W. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 341. 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. NOTICE. Our subscribers in Ottawa, Iola, Pittsburg, Parsons Coffeyville, Chetopa, Cherryville, Fleming, Garnett, Parsons, Joplin, Girard and all other southern points, take notice that Manager Chiles of THE PLAINDEALER will appear in person to collect and write up the condition of the people in the southeast. Have your subscriptions ready, 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. Addreses, JOHN SPOTTS, Department A, Topeka, Kans. THE CHICAGO STRIKE. Riots and bloodshed in Chicago streets and the inoffensive starved Negro is put upas a target to break the strike as they did in time of the rebellion. We would like to ask the corporation if when this great struggle is over, we can expect to get work of any branch that we are capable of doing and also be respected as peaceful citizen. We are sorry to state that when you get into trouble you send out your agents offering great inducements to a hungry man and then they are locked in a car shipped and fed like cattle, only to bring the wage earner to terms. Then our services are dispensed with, giving an excuse as unskilled labor, and then we have made an enemy out of the strong organized laboring whites without protection. You may take the pass and will find the above statement are true. In 1901 the miners strike, in 1902 and 1903 the packing house and freight handlers. We only ask you to think of us in time of peace, That will assist us in being more loyal to our country. —K. K. PINKSTON. In order to keep posted on the doings of the race you should read this great paper. TAKEN FROM LIFE DEATHS AND MORTALities This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes tinkery or curly hair straight as shewn above. It noises ishes the scalp, prevents the hairfirm falling or so-called a chalk. The same time the hair grow long and silky. Sold over 45 years, and used by thousands Warranted hobbies. It was the first preparation ever sold in the United Kingdom. It was not imitations. Remember that Ford's Original Omonized Ox Marrow is put up only in the centre size, made only in Chicago and by us. So, it is a very good one. The Chickadee C. 8. A. is printed on the package. Do not be misled by substitutes that claim to be just as good—but always insist upon getting the hair straight, soft and beautiful, giving it that healthy, life-like appearance so much desired. A toilet necessity for the person to be a good person. A toilet is a very performed. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is not possible for anybody to produce a preparedness for the full direction of the long-term building of the new bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by aggregate and dealers, or send us 50 cents for one bottle, postpaid, or $1.40 for three bottles, express price of $1.40 all postage and express charges. Send postpaid to the company. Please mention name of this paper when ordering. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. Charles Ford Peak 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. 1000 S. 10th St. A When You Travel select a railway as you do your clothes KATY SERVICE (NISSouri, 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, 50c I can suggest any num- ber of pleasant trips and send you something few in printed matter about them. Write to me. "KATY," St. Louis E BEST! ONLY FARM MISCHEAM A Remedy for Dodder. We have had a number of letters from farmers who have unfortunately sowed dodder with their clover or alfalfa seed, asking how it may be destroyed without at the same time destroying the crop. We have not been able to suggest any method. We notice, however, that M. Ballle has written an article as early as 1901 in the Horticultural Review of France in which he suggests that it may be absolutely destroyed by an application of powdered sulphate of iron to the soil. This destroys not only the dodder, but also the plant. The tap roots, however, maintain their vitality and throw up a new growth. Hoard's Dairyman suggests a cheaper and more effective substitute for the sulphate of iron in the refuse material used for purifying coal gas. This mixture is said to be composed of sixty-six pounds of sulphate of iron and one-third of a bushel of quick lime in half a bushel of sawdust. It would be worth while to try this. Unfortunately, we have no information as to how much of the sulphate of iron or the refuse mixture should be used per acre. As dodder is usually found only in patches and as there is no special hurry about making the application until the dodder commences seeding, one could spend some time in ascertaining by experiment the proper amount needed to do the business. Profits From Apple Growing. A New York state farmer says he gets more profit from his 20 acre orchard than from all his 145 acres besides. The average is about $1,000, or at the rate of $50 an acre, and the purchaser gathers and packs the fruit. His only expense is for fertilizing, spraying and pruning. Many sections in this state are as well adapted to orcharding as any in New York, and no good reason can be given why more of our farmers should not engage in the business, in a commercial way. An exchange gives an account of less than two acres that gave over $100 net profit the present year; although the cost of caring for the trees, gathering and marketing the fruit, rental value of land, etc., amount to $40 or more. The owner sprays thoroughly, and covers the ground with blue grass and clover, which he mows once or twice each season, and leaves on the ground as a mulch and fertilizer. What better use can the farmer put his rough ground to than an apple orchard treated in this way. After 10 or 12 years it will pay him better than a like space in any of the field crops, several times over. Washing Milk Utensils. Milk utensils should be washed first in tepid water, and a good stiff brush should be kept handy for the purpose of scrubbing at this stage of the cleansing operations. Soda dissolved in warm water greatly helps matters at this time, especially if the milk utensils have stood dirty for some time. In bottling plants where the bottles come back with milk stuck to them that has been there for a day or so the bottles are soaked in water for several hours, soda having been first dissolved in the water. In the brightening of such vessels, salt is one of the best things to be used for scouring. In the cleansing of milk vessels, cloths should be avoided, and they should certainly never be used to wipe the vessels dry with. They are likely to contain too many germs to make their use safe. These germs will be for the most part of lactic acid ferments, those naturally found in milk and harmless, but they will start the new milk to souring, which of courses is to be avoided in most cases. Healthy Hog. If the hog is in good, healthy growing condition his voldings are a sure index to that fact. When the droppings become hard and black it is a danger signal that trouble is at hand unless averted. Hogs need at all times plenty of range for exercise to strengthen the muscles and bones to develop growth. The more a hog will eat and properly digest the greater will be the gain. Only feed to them what they will eat up clean, as overfeeding is not only wasteful, but injurious. Observe strict cleanliness in the troughs, especially where slop is fed, or they will become sour and foul-smelling and offensive, creating disorders of the stomach and system. Overfeeding leads to indigestion, in which condition hogs eat without the food doing them any apparent good, neither growing or galiing.—American Swineherd. Hens and Pullets. Hens often have diarrhoea from being fed too fattening a diet. This may occur when they are fed with the pullets; pullets do well and lay well on a diet which would take an old hen off her feed. This is because the pullet has to grow bone, meat, feathers, and eggs, and can use a large quantity of food. The droppings should be watched. Where there is a watery discharge streaked with more or less blood the ailing bird should be separated from the balance of the stock and given range. Put tincture of iron or a handful of old nails in the drinking water and feed dry grain, mostly wheat. Hens, that are known to be laying should be fed apart from the older birds that are kept over their brooders. They will lay on fat with the surplus food which their sisters are turning into eggs. --- RRs ae ARR RARE ETI Zopeka Plaindealer. * ‘ re ee Pubiiebed at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. very Falday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO, ase Kast Sevawre ‘Sraest. i MICK CHILES, - + Busnmss Maxacee 1, HL CHILDERS, - - = Eorros —— penscxurion RATES: One “ear by math...sccssseeeeseeeesessrenenee $150 ‘Dam months oy Mall, seeeecenscereenene nesses sn BE-08 oree coms by mall.....+.sersseresses erases ar 500 Ewtered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mall matter. i FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1903, IN LOLLAKA Lo NU MORE: Is the Negro going to sit idly by and see a business out of which hehas made money pass into the hands of a people who are not on!y unskilled ia the arb but cannot utter @ sen- tence of English correctly? Well, it seems that we are, and the young, thoughtless, shiftless Negro has no one to blame but himself. In To- peka the Negro boot black isa thing of the past, he is succeeded by the Greeks and Italians, who were more thoughtful, and are fitting up neat shining parlors for ladies and gentlemen in every available Place afong Kansas avenue. The Negro isthe best boot black, but he was toe well pleased with his old bigh- chair and feot rest, He studied too much abovt base ball, policy, craps, etc.,and not enough about the comfort of his patrons. He was earning enough to make him feel as though the people who pateo- nized him were under obligations to him and he would quit working on a customer to “jolly” with a bystander as quickly as he would offer to serve him! On the other hand, our Grecian brothers knew they didn’t waderstand the art of polishing a shoe as does the colored man, but they could see that the public was willingto swap the difference for a nice place in which to be served, and immediate steps were taken to supply this long felt want, and the venture has proven so profitable, that as fast as rooms can be secured they import another brother or cousin and place him in charge of anew place. Thus has the Negro leta business slip from his grasp out of which ne has earned thou- sands of dollars and could have owned much finer places than the ones conducted by the Greeks. Perhaps some day the Negro will awake, but if he is as slow in doing so as he has been in the barber and boot black business, it will be too late, he might as well centinue his sieeping. Tue nation 1s glad that President Roesevelt has enjoyed his outing in Colorado,and sorry it is cut shor on account of his having to retura to Washingion soon, LEAVENWORTH. Miss Minnie Gilmore spent last Thursday in Kansas City. The public school teachers were given a ooliday Fricay and spent thetime visiting sohoolsin Kansas City and other adjoining towns. Our caterer, Miss Minnle Davls is in Kansas City, Mo. attending to a series of parties. H.C. Jones and Master Hugh of Kansas City, Mo. spent Saturday and Sunday with their father, C. 5, Tones. Mrs. A.J. Lewis came up from Karisas City last week to teach 2 classin millinery. Miss Louise Coleman of St Joe visited in this city Sunday. Bishop Grant will preach at the A. MLE. Chnrch May 33. -; Mis, Williams and-dsughter- of . Medsant Hill, Mo were the guests of ByRichardson Sunday. » Mies, Caldwall ‘end sbthi-in-law, :: Mise Bertha Caldwell ofMt-Halas- Bi, Pea. are visiting the parenteol ‘the former, R. Sharp aad wife. A Gr Re ort. The Financial Board of the Afri- can Methodist Episccpal Church assembled inits thirty third andual session at the head-quarters of the department, Fourteenth and Q. streets, North Washington, April 19, at teno’clock a. m., Rt. Rev. A. Grant of Kansas City’ Kan., presid- ing. ‘The Board consists of one repre- sentative from each of the thirteen districts into which the Home and Foriegn work of the church is divided. First district, Rev. T. W. Hender- eon, D.D.; second district, Rev J. Hurst, D. D.; third district, Rev. Chas. Bundy, D-D.; fourth district Rev. A. J. Carey, D. D.; fifth district Rev. D. P. Robeits, D. D.; sixth district, Rev. J.S. Flipper, D. D.; seventh district, Rev. E. W, Wil- hams, D. D.; eighth district, Rev. G. W. Porter, D. D.; ninth district, Rev. J. N. Conner, D. D.; tonth district, Rev. A. G. Scott, D. D.; eleventh district, Rev. A. J. Ker- shaw, D. D. All districts were represent except the Twelfth and Thirteenth which embraces the islands of the West Indiesand West and South Africa. The Financial Secretary, E- W. Lampton, rendered his annual report which embraced the work of the entire church except the two districts mentioned. The total re- ceipts of dollar money for the year have been $145,159.29, which has been disbursed as fellows; Ten percent to church extension dapartment. $14,515.93. hight per cent to education, $11,612.74. Thir- ty per cent to the several annual conferences for distribution ameng the widews and orphans of deceased ministers, amd worn out preachera, $52,257.35. The balance aggrega- ting $109,974.33 has been disbursed for salaries tor the Bishops and Gen- eral Officess of the church. The appended report of the Financial Secretary shows the monthly receipts and expenditures. RECEIPTS. 1904 May,........02+++-813,38¢.21 June ....cesesesenee 8,575) 10 TUly..cseeseoee covseese 1014.87 AUZUSE.....00eceeceeeee 2,093.60 September........... 5,007.95 October......sseeeee. 8,749.28 November........28,097.12 December 1905 January........0000+ 10,167.21 February.......-+++. 6,102 98 March.........-seseeee 6,250.19 April.scssscscsseesseees 1,691.48 Tobal...... ...$109,864.33 DISBURSEMENTS. 1904 May ...sceeseerseeee- $13,633 08 Jume....sssereeereneenen D554 32 STUly..ccesseeseeeeeeseee+23079 37 AUgust..........-00006002,631,00 September.............2;728°02 October ..sese-seseeeens8,549.50 November.......44..22,721.28 December.......... «27,852 85 1905 January .......+.0+++04-8,912.50 Febsuary ...sseeceesees+ 79486 06 March .........+s+4-5,924.98 April. ccc eee e sees 154 98 Total... ssseeree $108,277.34 Cash balance and assets, May 1 to April 15, '05.... ++ sss000839 593sh9 Liabilities.......0.cssscsseee + 27,704 69 Cash balance and assets over habilities..........+.$11,891 52 First Episcopal district, Bishop B. W, Arnett, D.D.: D.M., $11. 099.38. increase $170.21 Second Episcopal district, Bishop W. J. Gaines, D.D., D. M,. 1904, $4,046.66, increase $513.37. Third Episcopal district, Bishop W. B. Derrick, D. D., D. M,. 1904, $6, 042.39, increase $266,20. Fourth Episcopal district, Bishop C.T. Shaffer, D. D,, D. M. 1904, $10,330-1o, increase $377.15. Fifth Episcopal district. Bishop A. Grant, D. D., D. M., 1904, $9,892, 87, increase $448.92. Bixth Episcopal district, Bishop H.M.Tarner, D. D., D. M., 1904 $20,397.98. increase $1,255.53. Seventh Episcopal district, Bish- ep L. J. Copper, D. D., D. M., 1904 $26,336 64, increase $1,719.53 ~ Eighth Episcopal district, Bishep M.B. Salter, DD, D.M., 1904, $16,950.09, increase $271 .52 3 Ninth Episcopal district; Bishop 'B. F. Lee, D D, D M,.1904,-815,958. BA rncresse 9645-86 - Tenth Episcopal district, Biskop Evans Tyree, D D. D M 1904, $9,927 82, smovease 81,15 16 Eleventh Episcopal district, Bish- op B. T. Tanner, DD,DM 1904 $1,545 7s, increase $98s 13 Twelfth Episcopal district. Bish- op Jas. Handy, D D, DM Igo4, $1,682 82, increase $23 30 Thirteenth Episcopal district, Bishop C. 8. Smith, D D, D M 190, — increase —— —— increase —— - Grand tetal of dollar money 1904 $145,159 29 Grand total increase, $9,636 23 Wasuincron D. C., April 19,’05. To the Chairmen and Members of the Fmancial Board, Greeting: Your committee appointed to audit the report of the Financial Secretary beg to report as follows. We have carefully examined the books, vouches, etc,and compared themwith the report and find them to agree. Weare impressed with the excel- lent business like manner in which he has conducted the affairs of the department and commend him for his self-sacrtficing devotion to its business interests and credit; and for the economy used inthe matter of office expenses and traveling ex- penses, etc. We desire also to com- mend the up-todate method of bookkeeping employed, the accuracy and neatness of the books, and to express our sincere thanks to the amiable and courteous clerk, Mass E.D. Lampton. for the very gra- ciousand valuable assistance sheso cheerfully rendered us, heceby light- ening our labors and facilitating our work, We have noted the fact that the Financial Secretary has gone without salary aince May 1, 1904 in order that the obligations of the Depart- ment might be met. This. we regard as a most cesamendable spirit on the partof our Secretary, but wegret excetcding that the burden placed upon this department by what we deem as hasty legislation, makesauch action seem necessary. We recommend that the Financial Secretary will not deprive himself of hisserious detriment, We also recommend that the auditing com- mittee meet one day prior tothe meeting of the full board and be prepared to furnish their report. Respectfully, G. W. Portsr J,S. Fuiprer Cuas Bunpy D, P. Roperts A.J. Carey To the Chairman and Members o! the Financial Board: We, your committee on Resol»- tions, beg leave to submit the fol. lowing report: Whereas we have listened to the businesslike repcrt ot the Financial Seoretary, and whereas the manage- ment of affairs and condition of things in and about the Financial departmeht indicate good taste and carefulness, and whereas the chair- man of the board inthe discharge of the duties devolved upon him has demonstrated real devotion and faithfulness to the trust committed to him: Be it resolved that the Board ten- der Bishop A. Grant DD and E. W. Lampton, financial Secretary, their hearty acknowledgment and thanks imploring Heaven’s blessing upon them, Resolved further that we acknow- ledge with appreciation the presence of Bishop Arnett, the former presi- dent ofthe board, Respectfully Submitted, Joun Hurst J. S, Furprer ) J. M. Conner. BOYNTON, I. T. The Japanese concert and wed- ding recently given by the ladies of the A. M. E. church wasa success. Miss Ida L. Robinson, ‘who sang a solo, ‘‘No, Sir,"’ was enthusiastically enthusias- tically encored. Still they come. Among the latest arrivalsare: A. W. Wil- field, a young lawyer, who has hung cut;bis shiegl, and L. Z. Howard a merchant. “The for- mer is a recent graduate of How- ard law.department; the latter otintcom'Téxar ond willenger. inmereantile business, =, The Carter brothers—Johs and ‘Will—have moved into their own store on West Kanefick av- enue, with a good stock of dry goods and groceries. . Harry Brown, who is in poor health, and ‘who has traveled around considerably with a hope of cegaining his health, was brought home from Mineral Wells, Texas last week. Attorney A. J.'L. Merriwether has returned from Leavenworth, Kans., where he went on legal business, A woman preacher from Mus- cogee, held a series of meetings here last week under the auspices of the A. M. E, church. "RR. Bryan of Langston, O. T. bas come and gone. He was so impressed with our town that he will move here,” Scott and Co., genéral mer- chants, have dissolved partner- ship, the senior member em- barking in the livery business and the other members, Carter Bros., continuing the business. ‘Wm. Alcorn, the baker, has | been on the sick list for several days. Charles Ezell, the merchant prince is erscting a $2,500 resi- dence on West Porter street. R. R. Garrett, an attorney o! Wild Cat was in town this week. | John Mallory of Checotabh spent Easter here with relatives. | Mrs, Annie Shepard of Musco- |gee is here on a visit. W. R. Watson of the land company of Watson and Wil- liams of Muscogee, was over last {week making a land deal. Vaughn Bros., proprietors o! a shooting gallery, have opened ja restaurant, and Mrs. Martin, late of Eufala, has opened a fish | house. | Miss Georgia Fox has opened anice cream paricr. She han- dles fruit, cigars, etc. Easter was elaborately cele- brated here by A. M, E. church. Beginning with the Sunday School there were four services. Pastor J. C. Hicks preached an able sermon at 11 o'clock, as- sisted by Rev. Geo. T. Robinson and J. M. Granberry. In the aiternoon and night B. C. Mak- ins, the Sunday School superan- tendent presided. In order to accomodate the large crowds, in- cluding some white, the services were held inthe=ity hall. Capt. Robinson delivered an address at the afternoon service. Mrs. J. M. Granberry presided at the organ. A goodly sum for mis- stons was raised. The teachers presented Easter eggs to all present and gifts were made ta thirteen godchildren. The ex- ercises were very fine and the prorram well rendered. OSWEGO, KANS. The baptizing and rally were a grand success. Rev. J. A. Duncan baptized 48 candidates. Rey. Henry Goodwin of Pitts- burg preached both morning and evening. Hissermonswere able and instructive. The amount raised was $51.50. The A. M. E. church will have a rally and baptizing next Sun- day. | Rev. J. R. Ransom, P. E., was here and preached one of his coul stirring sermons. Rev. F. Durden is home again after several months abseace. J. Parks, wife and sisters were visitors to their old home thie week. Mrs. H. Goodwin and son o! Pittsburg were in the city Sunday ~Schools‘closed last week with atrio program. Everyone en- joyed and-appreciated the chil: dren’sefforta. .- , Read, Tae PLampxaren ane be.wise. . ; ‘SPRINGFIELD, MO. The millinery class under the tutorage of Mrs. Victoria Hern- don of Kansas City gave a grand exhibit last Friday and Saturday evenings. There were very near threescore hats of various styles, material and make on exhibition which were examined and highly praised by nearly 200 guests, Mrs. T. C. Greenstreet, seam- stress, milliner and member of the class, was elected president and Mrs. W. B. Snelson, secre- tary. A grand complimentary recep- tion will be given Mes. Victoria Herndon by the millinery class Thursday night. De. Snelson funeralized Mrs. Ruscelia Owens on Sabbath aft- ernoon, accompanied by the rites of the court. She bad lived in Kansas City for many years; was astaunch member of Allenchapel but on account of failing health, teturned to the bosom of a Jarge family circle—the Campbelle— here two years ago. She died happy and was buried with ten- dex honors by a large circle of friends, The Rev. J. P. Howard, the noted evangelist, captured this city Sunday and is at work at Benton avenue A. M. E. church. Great crowds are attracted by the mellow sound of the gospel from this silver-tongued evangel- icab preacher of the story of the cross. During the summer Rev. Howard purposes to conduct three or four tent services in va- tious parts ot the West. Godis with the great man and the Holy Ghost sends the fire. Madam Lucas appeared in Springfield for the first time Mon- day night in a grand union en- tertainment given by Benton av- enue and the Cumberland Pres- byterian churches. Such a throng has seldom been seen at any similar function in the his- tory of the city. Madam Lucas 38 the prima donna of the West. She has a return engagement here Thursday night of this week. The city board of education voted unanimously last week to make an addition of two rooms to Lincoln school this summer The attendance has been large this year. The teachers are now preparing the students for school- closing exercises. George Stewart, Sr. is renov- ating his splendid property on Center str.2t, and it looks fine. John Haywood, our premier barber, is realizing considerable money in property speculation and has remodeled his home. Annual rally at Dr. Snelson’s church Sunday night. The ten captains each expect to report Can fac har eluh. PLATTE CITY. MO. One of the grandest occasions of its kind ever given in this city was the silver wedding anniver- sary of Louis Lytton and wife at their beautiful home Tuesday evening, April 25. Despite the inclement weather, quite a num- ber were present. The guests began to arrive early, and were received by Miss Marie Lytton, Shortly after ten Miss Viola Leach played a beautiful wedding march, and the guests repaired to the blue room and were served with punch. They then march- ed into the dining room which was prettily decorated with ever- greens and cut flowers. The toenu consisted of all the delica- cies of the season. Toastmaster Jesse Armstrong made a few well chosen remarks, after which W. T. Lewis responded to the toast, “Our Host and Hostess’ in a short, buteloqusntspeech. The host.and hostess canaet ‘be éx. celled in the art of entertaining. As the haads of the cleck j cint- ed to midnight, the guests bade them good night, and ‘expressed the hope that they might live to enjoy their golden wedding an- niversary. The list of presents follows: i Cream and sugar spoon and pickle fork, Mr, and Mrs. Lee Shepard and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Armstrong; butter dish, Mr. and Mrs. McDan- iel and Mr. and Mrs, H. Burriss; set after dinner spoons, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wingo; set teaspoons, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Anderson, Mrs. Hilland Mr. Grant; silver ladle, Mrs, Beatty; picklespoon, Mr. Jas. Fields;silver thimble, Mr.and Mrs, Steele; ladle, Mr. and Mre. T. V. Reynolds; salt and pepper stand, Rev. and Mrs, Swaney; napkin ring, Mr. and Mra. G. W. Leach; butter knife, Mr. and Mre. W. T. Lewis, pickle stand, Mrs. Dorris; teapot, Mr. and Mrs. C. B, Cockrill; water bottle, Mrs. EK. Burnes; silver dollar, Mrs, E. Cockrill; card tray, Mrs. Byron Woodson and Mrs. J. W. Spratley; butter dish and knife, Mr. and Mrs. H. King; table bell, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Arnold. LA JUNTA NEWS. “The Disappointed Bride’’ was played at the Commercial College recently by the Dramat- ic club. It was a grand success. Over 300 tickets were sold. _ Ed and Matt Greer of Topeka iia in the city visiting. eae im, To YORV U f S . oe Ess a wr LD ie ) U Y ore ee 0 p LYS Mts good. better, Best_yes better stilt Toe next best thing ta arich uncles wilt Mure glad gladdergladdestyna gladder nl Menyoa know if will eure every lacal it. Pheoenenal abserburg paver, the actor Principle af LIPRRLME 1s taken fom tregual Evite spening anor era tx Pharnacevtcal Sience, Lelirely Orggaal. Largers. Docters, Piaisters Merchants, and Pha from all walks of life,are a unit in Proxlaiming it the grval Qumax all Remediss. Send lar var beakict af the mas? remartaWe Testimonisls evtr published Ba will artre Whelan you wth unguestionsWe evidence. Sold by alt hest-class Droggitlr ify oar Dealer cancel supply yousend us 2c, Aadyour Draggistt name and address Ne will mail_yusa 50c bar. Demand LM IRUNE take xo other there dene substitete: it alone cares. sas THEHEMORLINE CO. _ MARSHALL,MO,U.S.A. VIA Sen TO POINTS IN Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabamg, 4 Mississippi, Georgia, Florida Se Ohne ital Kansas, ¢ = Texas ij AND THE SOUTHWEST. ‘Ves Famous Seat and Pecsare Reverie, EUREKA SPRINGS AND HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, (Denched mest coovesinatiy by tite Rata, JuaR ees Sr Se See ——— SS ee W.8, HARRIS, ?.L PRatr, ‘Pres. and Mgr. Bes, and Trove. W. S. HARRIS @. CO., AREAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE. Houses to Reat—Meney te “nis Osha. Meregnge. "Phone 42, Went, : Remy Wrentate Midg., BANGAS CITY, EAS Elijah White, janitor at the court house has been made deputy marshall by Captain Wintrode. Miss Lizzie Ridley has returned from Chicago and will visit a few days with relatives and friends. Miss Lottie Greenway, of Holton, visited her brother, Honnel, who left Saturday night with the circus. Mr. Samuel Miller, an old resident of Topeka, died Saturday morning at his home, 1435 Van Buren street. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church on Thirteenth and Quincy Miss Georgia Nance INSTRUCTOR IN MILLINERY. Is organizing classes for a Thorough and Complete course in this work. TERMS REASONABLE..... Call at 512 Western Ave.. TOPEKA, KANSAS. Miss Erie O. Jackson, of Clinton, mo., will leave for Washington, D. C. May 11 for a seven weeks' visit. She will also visit relatives in Denver several weeks. The St. John church will have their final rally Sunday, May 7. Bishop Abram Grant will preach in the morning and evening. All are invited to turn out and assist them A letter from our old friend, Terry Williams, who is in the employ of of the railroad company, informs us that he is prosperous. He was on his way to Rosswell, New Mexico. Miss Estelle Shacklesford, our efficient stenographer and bookkeeper, returned Monday from Hutchinson, where she had been spending a week with her parents and friends. Freedmen's Land & Trust Co., INCORPORATED. —AUTHORIZED CAPITAL $25,000. PAID UP $18,000. SHARES $25. MUSKOGEE. IND. TER. 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. Miss Daisy Foster graduated from the Carbondale high school with honors being valedictorian of the class. Among her out of town friends who witnessed the exercises was Henry Austin of Burlingame. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen will lecture at the First M. E. church, Sixth and Harrison, May 12. Everybody should avail themselves of the opportunity to hear this distinguished educator and Christian gentleman. The "Old Fiddler's Contest" at the Auditorium last Thursday night was participated in by Andrew Jordan and Mr. Reynolds, who were the only colored contestants out of twenty. They were roundly applauded. 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. I can sell YOUR REAL ESTATE OR BUSINESS, atter Where Located. Properties and business of all kinds sold quickly for cash in all parts of the United States. Don't wait. Write to-day describing what you have to sell and give cash price on same. A.P. Tone Wilson, Jr. REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST 413 Kansas Ave., TOPEKA, KS. —HOTEL WILLARD,— 1009 St. Louis Avenue, North of Viaduct and Union St. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. W. M. ALLSTOCK, Prop. Rates: $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 per Day. NICE ROOMS. Ice Cream and Soda Waters. J. W. RYAN, Times Bldg., Leavenworth, Kansas, AGENT FOR Heim's Famous Beer. Sample Room in Connection. Orders Shipped to All Parts of the Country. SPECIAL BREW—Kyffhanser, the Best on the Market. Shampooing and Face Massage MRS. HATTIE E. VAN VLECK Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... HAIR TO MATCH ALL COMPLEXIONS. Doll Wigs—New Pompadours, Pompadour Combs, and other Toilet Combs, Switches and —Hair Jewelry..... 220 E. 5th St., TOPEKA, KANS When in ATCHISON don't forget Dt. ROBINSON'S RESTAURANT 623 Main Street, Just three blocks from Union Depot. Meals 20c. Mrs. Mary Robinson, - - Propr. If You Want to Get Cool and Want NOTHING BIRMING, CALL AT James Manuses, 808 KANSAS Ave. Ice Cream, Soda Water, Candies, Fruits and Nuts. Everything first-class and up-to-date. WHEN IN WICHITA VISIT THE ARCADE BARBERSHOP AND BATH ROOMS. The Only Place You Can Get a Bath. —First-Classin Every Respect.— J. E. LEWIS, Prop. 329 N. Main St. WICHITA. 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 5327 Main. Kansas City, - - Missouri A Very Rare Chance! VIAJ FRISCO TEM On November 15th, and daily thereafter, until the summer season of 1905, the Frisco System, in connection with the Southern Railway, will operate through Pullman Sleepers between Kansas City, Mo. and Jacksonville, Fla. These sleeping cars will be placed in service as part of the equipment of the Popular Southeastern Limited," scheduled to leave Kansas City 6:30 P.M. A modernly equipped train, electric lighted cafe observation car, etc—the route of which carries the traveler through the populous cities of the southeast. Rooms 5, 6 and 7, Churchill Building, One Year Old and 600 Inhabitants! 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, I. T. NIGHT MIXER. HORACE BURKE. FURNISHED ROOMS. Open Day and Night. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 1215-1217 East 18th St., KANSASCITY, Mo. Home Phone 2544. Lige Hendricks, Prop. e SS EDEL | NE TP ae rT oe 4 # ” x _ _ . wT ae 7 ® 7 3 a A - ky ad a ee ah * wee aie 3 ime a val : Ge, ow v he ws gt Sp pel estes erate eh tes x tow th cat oui, fete tn ittaceetatte «EM ca. > wed pen SSE. te Sid a a eR Stee un BPE, at, ek nase a cn Being Oe a MSE ee eR Ie Rees e ° Comfort in the Sick Room. # & —————ooooo OOOO Depends on many little things. Trained 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. Prescriptions a Speciaty. Ind. Phone 743. Beli Phone sot «#732 Kansas Ave, —————eEeEeee cel len lly, emma, ee een fe INSURED? BES EAR. Qo Wy ea ode LAS Knights and Ladies i ay +) Sia #& of Protection \ DIY ia A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE et af SOCIETY Ose a KO>rec\e cases ais ine eqn Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. We issue poltcia for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 30. This is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States, Every intelligent Negro should carry some Ineurance. We want : good, live, hustling agenfs in every town. Write at once for terms. Libesal terms to the right persons. P . The Knights and Ladies of Protéction. * - ’ Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. P.C. Tho.nas, Nat'l Supt. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. _J:G Groves, Nat'l Treas. ae . J.H. CHILDERS, Natl Sec., Headguarters: 413 Kausas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Local and Personal. The corresponding secretary do- sérea all clubs to pleose send to her the name of ‘their representative and the nature of the productien which isto appezr on the program ef the State Federation.—Miss G. Soloman, Corner of Twelfth and Lincoln street. Invitations are out announcing the annual Post Lenten Partie of the Metropole Club, which is to be held May12, at the Auditorium. The members of the club are sparing neither timenor money to make this the most elaborate affairin the history of Topeka society. Mra. Helen Ransom and sister, Miss Emma Clark attended the commencement exercises at Carbon- dale Tuesday evening Miss Clark returned Wednesday, but Mrs. Ran- som remained over a few days visiting her sister in-law, Mra, Wm. Foster. ‘Phe anoual sermon of the Good Samartians and Daughtors of Samaria will be held Sunday evening May 7 at the Shiloh Baptist church. The Rev. C. G. Fishback will deliver the sermon, and all friends and well wishers ot the order are requested to attend. Henry Washiagton has found a lost brother who was supposed to have been dead. They were sepa: rated during the war, and one can imagine his surprise when he re- ceived a latter a few days ago from B. F, Jones of New York stating that he was Mr. Washington, the leng lost brether. The annual sermon of the Knights Templar was preached at Saint John A.M. E. church ox the fourth Sun- day in April, It was a grand affair and a goodly number of Templars turned out, The Rev. J.R. Ran som officiated and preached one of the best sermons for the Knighthood that has been heard in Topeka for years. The ladies Colored Orphans’ Nome association met at Shilob Baptist church Monday night and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. S. Tellis, presi- dent; Mrs. E, Gaines, vice-presi- dent; Mrs. Fred Roundtree, secre- tary; Mrs. R. H. Wade, treasurer; Mrs. H. Lamberson, corresponding secretary, W. S. Wright, ot Canton, Ohio, who escorted the remains of his wife, formerly Mies Eliza Smith here for burial, departed Monday aftec- noon forhis home. He is in charge of one of the largest churches in that section of the country, and 1s now erecting a £3000 church edifice. His wife was a great worker in the church and a great help to he: husband. Weare pleased to announce that wearein receipt of a subscription from our old friend and former tuwnsman, D. W. Williams, who is conducting a shaving parlor at Carlsbad, New Mexico. We hope our friend, Mr. Williams will enjoy the paper,and that he will be the means of adding many more to our large samily of readers im that section of the country. We teach you Shorthand and Typewriting at your home. Type- writing machines furnished: no tuition until we have secured you a position. Write Lee and Edwards’ Shorthand School, 600 W. 47th street, Dept, B. Chicago, Ill. Grand Master Sol. G. Watkins conferred three degrees in Mason.y upon sixteen prosperous farmers of Paxico Saturday night at the lodge rooms et Eucelid No. 2 and Mount Moriah No. 5,A. F.& A.M There were over (50 present to assial in the work. A fine banquet was furnished by the newly made Masons which was of the best and fines! feod and only farmer's wives could have prepared such a fine spread, which consisted of alarg: country ham, fat hens, pickleg, pies, cakes and many other good things. The members of these two lodges have never enjoyed such a feastin all their long career as Masons, and some of them have been in the order for thirty years. Great work has been done, and unfortuna-ely for Topeka, Paxico will have a lodge of herown. William Thomas, member of troop “M,” Tenth Cavalry, enlisted al Memphis, Tenn. in 1867 and served three years. He was at Fort Gibsou, Fort Rilev. Fort Arbuckle and Fort Cobb. Was discharged August ath, 1870, He wants to find two com- rades who know him, and wishes te make proof of claim in. order to ge! back money due him. Mr. Thomas resides at Junction City, is 5 feet, 4 inches high, weighs 136 pounds anc is fifty-eight years of a’e- \echare. Friday Eve., May 12, Dr. J. W. E. Bowen WILL LECTURE AT The First M. E. Church, SKE AN DR. BOWEN is editor of «The Voice of the Negro” and Professor of ‘Historical Theology” in the Gammon Theological Seminary at Atlanta, Ga. He received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Boston University, and is regarded as one of the most learned Negroes in the United States. He is noted for his depth of thought and versatility of language. AJI should hear him. PROGRAM. ! Instrumental Solo................+2++2++++Prof. Rovhr, Of the Kimball Piano and Organ Co. Solo... 2. sess cece ee eeeee ee eeeeeees)Mre. J. M. Wright. Invocation .........++++++2+++e++++Prof. W: R. Carter, Of the Topeka Industrial Institute. Introductory Remarks...........Dr. W. C, Evans, D. D., Pastor First M. E. Church. Lecture, * & DR. J. W.E. BOWEN, “What the Nation and Church Have Done for the Negro,” Proceeds for the Benefit of the Asbury M. E. Church, North Topeka, D. SMITH, P. C. ———— ADMISSION # # 256. The City Federation held its regular monthly meeting last Friday alternoon. A large delegation of ladies were present and about all of the p‘ans for the state meeting were perlected at this meeting. The Orphans Home Association sent in ther application and was accepted into the City Federation. We are pleased toreport that at present, uive clubs are represented in the ‘City Federation A meeting has been called by President W. H. Hudson and Sec- retary E. Arlington Wilsun of the State League,to meet in Topeka May 30. We hope all who can will be present as several matters of vital importance to the colored pee- ple over the state will be discussed. We hope it will be so arranged asto hold the sessions at night in order that our people may have more time to meet and discuss matters without having to hurry to the train. It is important that all who can be present should do so. Mrs. Emma Wright, formerly Mies Smith, died at her home in Canton, iL, where hee husband, Rev. §. L. Wright is pastor of the leading A. M. E. chuech of that city. She had been ailing for sometime, but had been confined to her bed only eight days. She was born in Shawnee ceunty on the Nucth side and was thirty years and eleven months old. Her remains were brought to this city for interment. The funeral was conducted from Saint John A. M. E. church, of where she had been an active member for years. Her remains were laid te rest Sunday afternoon in the Topeka cemetery. She leaves a husband, mother and five brothers to mourn her untimely demise. Her oldest brother, Jobr Smith and wife and Russell Smith of Kansas City attemded the funeral. The Arden club celebrated Shake- speare’s birthday last Thursday eve- ning by each member inviting two gtiests to apend an evening with that author at the residence of one of its members. Meadames R. H. Wade, S. G. Watkins, O.A. Taylor; Misses Hester Hawkins and Georgia Wat- kins answered nine of theten ques- tions asked. Miss Watkins received the prize, a small buat of the author. Miss Beck and Mr. E. Ridley were a tie in the other contest. The Souvenirs were cards with a small water color, suggestive of the motto of, the club, tied with thes club colors. The-following program was rendered: Music, Miss Hester Haw- kins; Quotations from Shakespeare; Othello’s Apology, Milton Guy; Reading from shakespeare, Misa Lena Thom)son: Music, Misa Geor be Watkins. - girl—that is a new comee on the paper, the ice plants might as well go out of business. The girl that placed a lock of hairin a book and two years later discovered that it had grown nearly six inches, and the girl whose mother owns a silver water pitcher that bears an immova- ble mark on the lid caused by a child laying its soft hand upon it over 20 years ago, have all worked on this paper, but into insignificance when compared with our new found friend and co worker. Last week as we were putting this teat moral guide to preas, she remariad to her companions: “Say girls my aunt bas the most peculiar cup I eve saw. You can fill it with warm water and after it stands = few seconds, it will become as cold as ice!” At this juncture the big cylinder prese started and we eauld hearno more of the conversation, but noticed a confidential nod pass between the other girls which plainly told that all previous records had been wiped out of existence. William Solomon and Miss Eva Overr were quietly marned Wedaes. day evening at the residence of Rev C.G. Fishback Mr. Solomon i Jone of the nicest young men in the ‘| eity—hard-working and industrious | and will make a splendid husband | He is foreman of the press rooms ai {Charles Trapp’s, one of the fines: '}and best equipped shops in the city The bride is an accompliched youn, '| ady and comes from one of the bes! '|famities in Topeka, She, possesses ‘| sweet disposition and will make < '|model wife. We wisn them success || The remains of Andrew Williams '| who died in Memphis, Tenn , arriv Jed in Topeka Thursday and the fu '/ neral will be hetd this afternoon. | Assistant County Attorney ha: | gone toCoffeyvilleto lecture and ala .|to detend the colored men for pro | tecting their rights there. | Mrs. J. M. Brown, 200 Spein | street, entertained at six o'clock din. ‘}ner Thursday evening in honor o '|Mesdames Matley and Moten anc | Rev. Jolly. Miss Ola, the 19-year old daugh _|ter of Mr.and Mrs, J. E. Pottinger ,|died at her home on Hancock stree ,) yesterday morning. She was one o || the nicest and best liked young ladie: Jin Topeka, a member of the Catho yJlic church, aad lived true to th s|faith. A host of sympthistin, '|friends mourn with the bereavec | parenta in theloss of their older jdaughter: Her funeral occurres today fromthe Churshofthe Avsump tion, conducted by Father Hayden _ ‘The colored peopie of the city will have the opportunity of seeing a fast ball game Sunday at Western Asso- ciation park, between Kansas City Jenkins and Topeka Giants, former- ly the Bees, admission 25 cents. ee Sead me your names at once. Your Age, ex-Master’s name and your postoffice address. Sead two-cent stamp loc reply and 1. wil yend you some REJOICING INFOR- MATION. Write STANLEY F. MITCHELL, Memphis, Tea. - £.S.— Want ‘Agents to handle my work. Big oi PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Bessie Carhart, Plaintiff, vs Edgar L. Carhart, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Edgar L, Carhart, Defendant, Greeting: You will take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court, for a divorce and custody of child, and that unless you answer the pe tition filed therein by the 10th day of June, 1905, the petition will be taken as true, and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff accordinglv. [seat] 1.8. Curtis. Clerk District Court. KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. TAREPNATT EC TABERNACLES. Number t Mrs. Lula Buford, 2509 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, soz V. St. Atchison, Kans. 6 Mrs. Fronia McCloud, 118 S. Mul. berry St. Ottawa, Kans, 7 Mrs. N. E. Wigely, 505 N. sth St. Salina Kans, 8. Mrs. Anna Fallings, Cherry vale, Kansas. to Mrs. Maggie Fishback, 1795 Mass, Lawrence, Kans. 11 Mrs. Jennie Flod, 406 Oakland, Kan- sas City, Kans, 12 Miss Cora Sango, 2058 North Front St. Kansas City, Kans. 13 Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kans. 15 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, Box 315, Wier City, Kans. 16 Mrs. Nancy Preston, 1507 Clark St. Parsons, Kans. 17 Mrs. A. Masie, 615 Barbee, Ft. Scott, Kans. 20 Mrs. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom, Ft. Scott, Kans. 28 Mrs. Susie Willis, 21 St., T. Granda, Parsons, Kans. 29 Mrs. Alberta Chivers, 210 N. oth., Leavenworth, Kans, 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio, Leav- enworth, Kans. 32 Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont. 33 Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 West 15th, Wichita, Kans, 35 Mrs. Fannie Washington, 627 N. 27, S. Omaha, Neb. 37 Mrs. Mary Roberson, 1011 Maple St. Atchison, Kans. 38 Mrs. Patsy B. Gooding, Box 338, Wier City, Kans. 52 Miss Jennie Alexander, 948 Penn. Lawrence, Kans. 63 Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, 1112 Oakland, Kansas City, Kans. 77 Mrs. A. Pickens, 250 E. 15th., Tope- ka, 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. ss9 Mrs. Christena Bell. 294 N. Wil- liam St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 11 St. Coffey- ville, Kans. 777 C. M’'S ADDRESSES 333. Number. 1 William M. Watkins, Box 184, Wies | City, Kans. (2 Andrew Smith, 308 East Eleventh St. Coffeyville, Kans. 3 Geo. W. Taylor, 111 Mound, Atchisor 4 Geo, C. Tucker, 1313 Dodge, Omaha Neb. '§ J. T.*Howard, 120 Kan. Ave.. Topeka 8 R. M. Bingham, 1727 E. Oak St. Ft Scott. Kans. 10 J. H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman Leav- enworth. 13 A. H. Morton, Parsons. 1g R. H. Hudson, 109 S. Santa Fe. Salina, Kans. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St,S Omaha, Neb. 17 Allen Garner, 704. E. 12 St., Coffey- ville, Kans. 19 C. Parris, 918 Penn. St, Lawrence Kans, 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St Kansas, City, Kaps, ee 60 "Wesley, Oeteen, “tez4 Lane St, To pele, Kans, . 72 John L. Wright, Lincoln. Neb 18 James Thomas, 385 Lake St... Sul Lake City. 536 j.-W. Barbee, 204 Williams St Deadwood, S. Dakota. ‘ PRRLICATION TNE. In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. . Eli Ulamperl, Plaintiff, vs 7 H. O. Johnson, Defeadant. The State of Kansas to H. O. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. afternoon; denied in total the answers therein accredited him; said he saw the two standing on the pavement the man's arm around the woman and the other fist clenched and drawn as if to strike; saw the blow, which felled her to the sidewalk; was twenty feet away when he dragged her into the yard; too scared to scream; followed Johnson to graveyard corner; went home and remained quiet; told a boy by name of Williams next morning; was not asked if he knew anything about the occurrence by anyone; denied ever having told more than one version of the affair; thinks he heard the lady say, "I will get out of your way and let you pass." Saw a hack pass soon after the crime had been committed. He was shown a map of the district in which the assault occurred and described the course of his journey, was on the walk when he saw the man and woman and went out into the street; street lamp was burning on President street and flickering on Congress street. Said the man had on black cloths and a brown hat; woman fell on side walk when man hit her. The witness was retired and at this point the defense introduced several witnesses to impeach the testimony of the witness of the state. Harriet Brown, a Negro woman, knew Turnball; he lived with her at at the time mentioned; came home last night exactly at eight o'clock; did not eat supper and went to bed very soon; men later searched the house and Jake did not even wake up; colored people say he is very untruthful. Did not know Stewart Johnson or his people; Jake was arrested twice in three weeks while at the house: never paid anything but one dime for board: was not home to either dinner or supper the day mentioned R. M. Taylor knew the boy; had been working for him; told him about 12:30 the day following the assault that if he found out anything about the crime that he ought to report it to some white men and probably it would be a good thing for him; Jake did not mention knowing anything about it then; did not know whether he was aware of it or not. Richard Carter knew Jake Turnbull, did not see him at the time he claims to have told him of the affair the night before; was in bed until 9 o'clock; could not have talked to Jake at 7 o'clock: has not seen Turnbull since before the day of the assault. L. F. Chiles saw Stewart Johnson in jail next morning after arrest; noticed his face and neck, did not see any scratch. Saw Jake Turnbull immediately after he was arrested; Jake said he saw the crime and was carrying shoes to Mr. Bowmar Harris after 8 o'clock. Baker Sivley went to the scene of the crime with Turnbull twice and his story was not alike in detail each time. Frank Peyton swore to the correctness of the stenographic report of the story as told in the jail by Turnbull (which conflicted very much with his testimony on the witness stand. L. F. Chiles was recalled and said that Turnbull was a notoriously untruthful person. W. D. White made measurements of the points near the scene of the crime and explained the distances from point to point to the judges and jury. Here the defense announced that it would rest its case; the district attorney also rested for the state. Court re-convened at 8 p.m., and the attorneys presented their instructions, which being passed on by Judge Miller. District-Attorney Greaves' opened the argument for the prosecution. His "starter" was brief, being simply an explanation and a review of the testimony, he reading of the instructions, and note... Mr. R. B. Ricketts led off the defense declaring that the tes timony of Jake Turnbull, the only real witness against Johnson had been impeached, read the instructions for the defense, and gave way to his associate, Mr. W. H. Watkins. Mr. Watkins covered the entire field. He declared that no case had been made out against Johnson, that Jake Turnbull had lied from beginning to end and that his story had been successfully contradicted in several important particulars. His appeal to the jury to do its duty by a Negro just the same as it would by a whiteman, had its effect District-Attorney Greaves closed for the state in one of the best efforts of his long official career, and his speech was complimented on all sides. It was believed by many that he had succeeded in turning the scales of justice, and that there would be at least a hung jury. He was convinced that Jake had told a great deal that was true. He believed that he saw somebody commit the infamous crime, and as he swore it was Stewart Johnson, that must be the truth. The jury retired about 10 o'clock, the court and a considerable number of spectators, reporters and others, waiting for a verdict till after eleven o'clock. At the hour of eleven, Judge Miller stated that he was going home and go to bad and that he did not want to be awakened. The crowd then dispersed, but at 12 o'clock the jury got together on a verdict of "Not guilty", and Judge Miller was sent for. He had retired, but dressed and came back to the court room to hear the verdict and discharge the jury. And thus ended, perhaps, forever the last chance for the discovery of the man who so cruelly assaulted a young white woman on the streets of Jackson. There are a great many who believe Steward Johnson the guilty wretch, but they are not willing to take his life on the testimony of a little Negro who has been proven one of the most industrious liars in the community. LIBERTY, MO. Mrs. Jennie Pearley had an attack of paralysis last week. Misses Vassie Capps, Lizzie and Willie Stephenson have returned from Olathe. The Baptist Sunday school elected the pastor, Rev. M. Clay, and the superintendent, Henry Robinson, as delegates to the S. S. convention at Richmond. The rally at the A. M. E. church was a success. On account of the illness of Bishop Grant, Prof. Vernon of Quindaro filled the pulpit and preached two very able sermons. The ladies of the Baptist church gave a reception in honor of Rev. Clay on Friday of last week. The reception was held in the reception room of the church. The pastor, his wife and mother were ushered in amid the singing. Prayer was offered by the pastor, and after singing Rev. Swader made a short talk. Other exercises followed, then the guests were seated at a table beautifully decorated with flowers. The menu was served in courses. Everyone seemed pleased. Little Marian Pearley was the happy recipient of many presents in honor of her ninth birthday. The little folks amused themselves with games from two until five p.m. Saturday. MANHATTAN, KANS. Mrs. Alice Davis of Hutchinson came up Thursday evening to attend the bedside of her brother, Daniel Foaman. Leroy Robinson, who has been sick for some time, is much improved under the treatment of Dr. Knight. Rev. C. L. Holly preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday. The collection for the day was $16.3'. Next Sunday will berally day at the A. M. E. church, at which time Rev. S. W. Jackson will fill the rostrum for Rev. Holly. Rev. Wilson Banks was in the city last Wednesday and preached at the Zion Baptist church. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the Second M. E. church. FT. SCOTT ITEMS. The third annual banquet of the Smart Set club last Friday evening in the auditorium at Bridal Veil park was a grand success, being the most magnificent and gorgeous social function of the season. The tables groaned under the load of delicious refreshments and sweetmeats and every one feasted to his heart's content. Visitors were present from all surrounding points. After a brief but excellent program Prof. Frank Hawkins' orchestra, which was hidden behind a screen of ferns, breathed forth serenely, and the grand march, led by Prof. E. J. Hawkins and Miss Emily Murphy of Kansas City. the guest of honor, began. The merriment was kept up until the wee hours of the morning, when all were reminded of the lateness of the hour by hearing that familiar air "Home Sweet Home" chiming forth. WICHITA. Mrs. Geo. Stone is on the sick list. Mrs. Ed Landrum is ill at her home, 119 W. Pine street. Mrs. Jennie Bell left for her home in Anthony, Kans. Monday after a pleasant stay with her sister, Mrs. B. Pembleton. Miss Lulu Wells of Anthony, was the guest of the T. O. S. C. club Friday evening. The B. T. W. club will meet with Mrs. Zadie Smith Wednesday afternoon. "Thirty Years of Freedom," a drama, will be given at Garfield hall May 11 under the auspices of the B. T. W. club. Miss Porter of Kingman spent Sunday in the city. J. B. Bass, traveling agent for THE PLAINDEALER, left Sunday tor Fort Scott. Thos Glover is re-modelling his house at 704 N. Market street into a neat, 8-room cottage. J. E. Lewis will entertain the G. S. A. club Tuesday. A program will be rendered. Miss Winifred Ray will entertain the T. O. S. club Monday night. Full particulars of the Highbinders dance party and the K. P. grand banquet will be given in next week's issue. STRONG CITY, KAN. Rev. Davis of Emporia preached at the C. M. E. church Sunday morning and afternoon. The C. M. E. church will give a concert in the Masonic hall Wednesday night, May 17. Everybody invited to attend. Richard Williams is again at home. Lonnie Brooks, who has been sick for some time, is slowly improving. Rev. North of Atchison was in the city Tuesday. The Household of Ruth gave a reception Tuesday evening in honor of Grand Master Jackson of Kansas City. PUEBLO NEWS NOTES Geo. W. Jones of Emporia, Kans. was in the city last week. Pueblo has three colored doctors; their names are S. A. Huff, J. C. Wright and Dr. Dangioss. J. J. Jennings, who has been twice doorkeeper of the legislature, is home and has opened a rooming house. O. L. Boyd, formerly of Wich- ita, has accepted a position on the police force. Rev. W. H. Handy, of the Bethlehem Baptist church, is breaking ground for his new church. Rev. J. C. C. Owens expects to build a new Methodist church this summer. He has $1100 to start with. Rev. Jefferson of the Baptist church is taking a vacation in California. The Forum at St. Paul's A. M. E. church and the Fulcrum at St. John's A. M. E. church are doing much good for the uplift of the colored people. The Federation of clubs among the colored women will be the guest of the Excelsior Women's club June 15 when they will hold a state convention in this city. Lawyer W. B. Townsend has won a great reputation as a criminal lawyer since he has been in our midst. Mr. Townsend stands in the front rank with the best attorneys in Southern Colorado. He is always winning cases; he doesn't lose them. Only a few weeks ago, he defended two Japanese for shooting through the door of a hotel and killing a Jap cook, and he got them off with four months in the county jail, when it was thought that they would be hanged. Again, this lawyer did a very commendable act: A poor colored girl who was working out in service, became mentally unbalanced, and while in that condition set fire to her mistress' parlor. She was arrested and a strong effort was made to send the girl to the penitentiary; but Lawyer Townsend took her case and defended her and proved that the girl, Josephine Patterson, was not responsible, and had her placed in the asylum for treatment. There has been organized in this city a business men's association on the joint stock plan to start a grocery store. At the first meeting much interest was manifested, and $200 of the $3000 worth of stock was taken. W. A. Gatewood was elected president, Rev. Bray, vice president and Chas. Greenaway secretary. The association will meet twice each month. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The past week has been a busy one. The University base ball team played the Kansas City, Kansas High school team Friday afternoon at Kerr's Park, the score being 24 to 9 in favor of Western University. The annual Easter social was Miss Marie A. Gilmore Graduate Trained Nurse Of Freedman's Hospital, Washington,DC ADDRESS: 624 Fifth Ave., Leavenworth, Ks. Sophia M. Treadwell, Plaintiff, vs E. W. Treadwell, Defendant. 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 toth 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. --- THE --- COSMOPOLITAN MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION! THE COSMOPOLITAN MUTUAL 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 20-21-22 Central National Bank Building, TOPEKA, KANSAS. held Friday evening in Stanley Hall. A number of visitors from both Kansas Cities were present. Rev. J. R. Ransom, presiding elder of the Topeka district, was a visitor on the grounds. Rev. Ransom is a member of both boards and an able supporter of the school. The agricultural department is being successfully conducted by John Walker of Quindaro, a man who is both industrious and ambitious and has made quite a record as an agriculturallist. The stone quarry, part of the school property, is under the supervision of this gentleman also From this quarry quantities of stone have been hauled to the city, thereby furnishing material for the erection of buildings. Some of the students of the university are now at work getting out stone which is to be used for the enlargement of our old buildings and the erection of the new. Hon. A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of the state of Missouri, spent a few hours on the grounds last week. The Easter exercises conducted by the Rev. J. S. Johnson, Dean of the Theological department were very interesting. The recitations and papers presented by various ones showed careful study and preparation. Prof. T. B. Stewart of Phila., Penn., who has been visiting his father, Chaplain Stewart of the 25th Infantry, stationed at Fort Niobrara, Nebr., visited the work of the institution and was very favorably impressed with what is being done in the various departments. Calvin Harris and wife of Hudson, Kansas, after an extended trip through the South, are spending a few days with their daughters, Mary and Margaret. The Commencement programs proper will be issued and plans are being made for a most successful closing. President Vernon has received a number of communications from different sections of the country asking him to deliver lectures, addresses, etc. to the closing institutions together with a number of High school commencements, but because of the fact that our commencement is so near at hand, and with other pressing duties demanding his presence, he has declined all invitations. Among the schools demanding his presence were the Sango Baptist and Industrial institute, Muskogee, Ind., also Allen University, Columbia, S. Carolina. Some peoplesay that religion never was designed to make our pleasure less in this world—read 1 Timothy 5: 6; also Matthew 5: and see for yourself. Christ gave nine blessings in his sermon on the Mount and not one for those who live in pleasure. If you find where Christ blest those pleasure-loving people, go then, and enjoy yourselves, but if not, keep the commandments of God. "Who-soever committeth sin is the servant of sin." Try and sin not. JOHN HARRISON Junction City, Kans. WHEN IN TOPEKA STOP AT P. C. Danforth's. Neatly Furnished Rooms—Board by the Day or Week. Lunch Counterin Connection. Open from 6 a.m. 108 Kansas Ave. Near R.I. Depot. —TOPEKA. HE --- TAN MUTUAL