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E TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. A Syndicate of the Wealthiest Negroes in the East are Preparing to Conduct Undertaking Parlors in Topeka, St. Joe and Leavenworth! VOLUME VII. THE VINDICATOR MUST HALT! A Coffeyville Negro Journal is Misrepresenting the Race. Hon. James H. Guy has returned from Coffeyville, where he took deposition in the school case. Mr. Guy says he is perfectly satisfied that he has the evidence and the law on his side, and can see no way that the case can be decided against him. It will come up in the Supreme court in June for arraignment. The laughable thing about the case is that the self-constructed, bigoted superintendent of the board who says that he assumes the responsibility of separating the children at Coffeyville, and that the school board had nothing to do with it. After Mr. Guy had propounded several questions to him, he contradicted himself in every particular. We think it is a shame and disgrace for men to resort to such methods in public affairs in order to discriminate against people on account of their color. Because some men are white and some black is no reason why that one should attempt to take advantage of his fellowman and enjoy all the happiness and pleasure that is derived from the public funds in order to make himself look big. We are proud that the colored people of Coffeyville have taken a manly stand for the rights of everybody irrespective of color or condition. This is a free country and all institutions that derive their money from taxes are public institutions, and no man white or black has the right to usurp them in the interest of any particular click or clan. We are at a loss to know why The Vindicator, a Negro paper published at Coffeyville, should take this stand on the school question. it says: "This danger signal is in evidence, owing to the enactment of the law providing for a separate High School in Kansas City, Kas. Why comes the howl at this late date? The bird has flown, and it occurs to us that the logical course to persue, would be to concentrate all efforts in securing the very best facilities and teachers for the operation of said school." While The Vindicator has on its swaddling-clothes and is supposed to be run in the interest of the people, and especially those who do not receive justice at the hands of white race, we can see no cause for such a nonsensical ontburst. The idea of a Negro paper encouraging the colored people to accept the conditions forced upon them at Kansas City, is radically wrong and does not voice the sentiment of the colored people of this state. If the Negroes of that town expect to be victorious in their eases before the Supreme court, it would be wise for them to call a halt on The Vindicator's wild remarks. We think there is more than one Judas among the colored people of Coffeyville, and in order to create a place for some colored teacher, an effort was put forth to bring about a separation of the schools. Note the last sentence of the Vindicator's remarks which says, "The logical course to persuue, would be concentrate all efforts to secure the very best facilities and teachers for the operation of said school." This is certainly surrendering the Negro into the hands of the enemy, and sacrificing what little manhood and self-respect the editor of the Vindicator may have had for his race. In reading his article on: "The Wrong Course to Pursue," he tries to answer a proposition which cannot be understood by him, one can see that it is a pretext to sanction separate schools in this state. We are opposed to separate schools or any separate public institution where they derive their support from the tax-payers. The meeting which is called for May 30th at Topeka consists of the leading, thoughtful and courageous men of the state who are organized to fight and oppose men and newspapers who are aiding and assisting these outrageous and detestable black laws. The Vindicator undoubtedly thinks it can hood-wink the people by opposing some measure offered by the colored people for the bettering of their condition in this state. It is wrong for that sheet to advise the colored people to accept this school proposition which has been both outrageously and unwarrantedly forced upon them, and if that sheet is endeavoring to build up by using such methods, the editors will find that they are barking up the wrong tree. The Vindicator has undoubtedly adopted the wrong name for it is not vindicating the rights of the people by resorting to such unmanly journalism. We believe in fearless journalism and also conservatism, but we do not believe in truckling or bowing to a class of people who seek to oppress those less fortunate. In the words of the lemented Grant, "We expect to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer." Nick Chiles, Our Rights and Liberties. Cleveland (Ohio) Gazette. We are all hirelinge, we are the servants of eachother. Yet men in their conceived notions vainly cling to the idea that self-superiority must be asserted. It is a mistake that we should assume the airs of a master or lord, merely to please a selfish and sinful nature. By a popular vote one may be promoted above another but he is only a public servant. He is not master, for truly the people are the source and makers of our power. We are to accord all men a humane and respectful consideration; The prince and the beggar alike have equal claim upon each other. One may deem himself supreme in authority among men, but we are mere helpers in a common cause and no man has a moral right to usurp the prerogatives of another. The very assumption of such an act at once disqualifies the individual to a lawful exercise of official function, for he arrogated rights which were never expressed or implied. There is no such right in morals nor in nature—allowing a fellowman, a servant, to treat a brotherman as an inferior. Regardless of conditions and responsibilities we are all servants and have certain reserved rights, which admit of no encroachment. That man's education is defective and seriously at fault who would for a moment expect or demand that an individual should unman him or degrade his manhood by acknowledging himself to be the inferior of another. We are called to act upon a principle of right and justice and he is morally dishonest who assumes the authority to lord it over another as his inferior. He is both a fool and a knave arrogates exceptional authority or rights which belong to no man exclusively yet such as all men may enjoy in common. Regardless of circumstances or conditions, or the fortune or misfortune of another no gentleman, however lofty in mein high minded or first in rank, will allow himself to encroach upon the rights and liberties of his countrymen. The least and the humblest will receive a respectful care and no power or influence will bar him in rendering becoming homage to the illiterate, to the poor or to the man of letters and wealth. For we are all the servants or each other and no argument in ethics or philosophy no legislative enactment, no theology can change the fact that being of one blood and bone of each other, we are mutually dependent, and are servants of each other. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 12, 1905. PROSPERITY AMONG KANSAS NEGROES! The Plaindealer Man Makes Some of the Smaller Cities and Notes the Thrift and Energy Among the Substantial Colored People. We took a trip last week in the interest of our paper, first stopping at Ottawa, where we found a good many of our subscribers, who responded readily to their bill, and as this was our first visit we were well pleased. The colored people are doing fairly well and are accumulating property and beautifying it. We were proud to meet the two blacksmiths, Messrs. J. H. and M. W. Wilson, brothers, who operate two first-class shops, doing first-class horseshoeing, woodwork and general repairing. These young men learned their trade in Ottawa some years ago and by hard work and constant strokes have built up a good substantial business. This is commendable and we would that were more of our young men, especially those around Ottawa, who would emulate these men. We also met J. D. Lilliard, a contractor and plasterer, who has lived in that town and county for years and is one of Ottawa's most highly respected citizens. Rev. A. J. Brooks, pastor of the A. M. E. church of that city, reports his institution in a splendid condition and will make a proper showing at the annual conference. Miss Claybourne, 127 South Mulberry street, will be our reporter in the future and all Ottawa news can be sent through her. Tell her of the things happening. We met several industrious people of our race who are doing well. R. W. Bell, a Kentuckian by birth, has a first-class restaurant and ice cream parlor, neatly furnished, with linoleum on the floor and attractively decorated with everything stylish and neat. Mr. Thomas Simpson, a young graduate of the Ottawa high school, seems to be an industrious young man. He has just recently married. We stopped with his mother, who runs a boarding house and was there very nicely accommodated. Mr. George H. Pendleton, chef at the Kelsey Cafe, is an energetic young man and is one of the leading bright lights of Ottawa. He is one of the best all-round hotel and restaurant men in the West and his service is worth good money. The colored people are much dissatisfied with the present administration, which seems to be headed by a human monster, who regards his oath with as much grace as the sultan of Sulu. There are several colored men employed in the round house at Ottawa and they are doing well. OSAWATOMIE. we came next to all of colored people the State Hospitalated about a mile still looking from all people employed in Miss Eva B. Kemful young ladies w institution and the other very highest ten saw of her we do not published young lady the good news many days glad to meet face who are making Miss Mary Kemper, w and demonstrate other department of rural workmen. Sh Osawatomie. Arion Dryden, who on. Atomie we stopped to be a beautiful homeful and accomplish parents. These pnnie Fuel, a widow ng nicely. She has be a happy family. Thomas Wall, Jr., a son of the town. sub-division of the men are employed in of white people he likely together. Thin the schools, of w of Major Remi state and a straight soldier and a state most anything treasurer of the s Leaving Ottawa we came next to Osawatomie, where live quite a number of colored people. Osawatomie is a beautiful place, and the State Hospital for the insane is here located, which is situated about a mile and a half from the city on a beautiful hill looking from all points of the valley. There are ten of our people employed in this institution in various departments. Miss Eva B. Kelly, one of the most energetic and beautiful young ladies we know of, is employed in this institution and the officers in attendance speak of her in the very highest terms. From what we glean from what we saw of her we do not believe that this beautiful and accomplished young lady will always be in this institution, and the good news may be expected at any time. We are always glad to meet such distinguished young ladies of the race who are making history. We also met Miss Mary Kemper, who is in charge of another department, and demonstrates her ability and efficiency to manage her department and has under her superintendence several workmen. She, too, is one of the beautiful maidens of Osawatomie. We also met Marion Dryden, who is employed as fireman at this institution. While in Osawatomie we stopped with Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Lays, who have a beautiful home in the heart of town. They have six beautiful and accomplished daughters who are the pride of their parents. These people are among the best in the city. We met Mrs. Jennie Fuel, a widow, who owns a nice residence and is doing nicely. She has two daughters and two sons and they are a happy family. We met Mr. Thomas Wall, Jr., a very prominent and energetic young man of the town. Osawatomie is a sub-division of the Missouri Pacific railway and several men are employed in the round-house. There is a fine class of white people here and both races seem to get along nicely together. There are no contentions or differences in the schools, of which we are proud. This is the home of Major Remington, one of the leading men of the state and a straight forward business man, a gentleman, a soldier and a statesman. Everybody likes him and will do most anything he requests. We would like to see him treasurer of the state of Kansas. GARNETT. die we went to die. This was our first see some of the co Powers, who con general repairing, its, which speaks we From Osawatomie we went to Garnett, which is a beautiful little city. This was our first visit to this city and we were delighted to see some of the colored people doing so well. Mr. George Powers, who conducts a large blacksmith shop, doing general repairing, is certainly doing a commendable business, which speaks well for the race. He Lawrence, Kan. The Old Soldiers rendered an excellent program at the Forum last Sunday. The excellent talks made by the veterans were highly appreciated by all. Last Tuesday evening April 25, the Navarre Club gave their annual spring party in F. A. A. Hall. The one hundred fifty guests were received into the beautiful hall by Misses Lindsey, Morton, Messrs. Price, Stone and Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins. The affair was one of the most brilliant of the season. At 11.30 the guests were escorted to the large dining room and served a dainty repast. A number of the guests were from Topeka, Kansas City and Atchison. All had a pleasant time. Miss Clara Williams of Topeka, who has been visiting Miss Inez Jeans for the past week, returned to her home last Thursday. B. Norton entertained a few friends, at the home of Mrs. Gleed, last Friday evening complimentary to Mrs. Buckner and daughter of Topeka. Never before has Lawrence society been in such a whirl as last Wednesday evening the occasion being the Lygeaum Club's annual party which was one of the prettiest of the season. The hall was decorated with club colors, green and white, and beautiful palms. Mr. and Mrs, I. Miller, Missos Inez Jeans, B. Perry, Messrs. F. Drew and W. Mc Donald received the guests. The music was furnished by Strodes orchestra. At a late hour the guests departed declaring that the evening's frolic should not soon be forgotton. ATCHISON. William Generals was shot and mortally wounded Saturday evening by George Martin, a notorious Atchison Negro. Early in the morning Martin, who is a drunkard and a morphine fiend, had created a disturbance in an East Atchison saloon and upon leaving announced his intention of "killing a nigger." He thereupon came to the Kansas side and went to his work in a drunken condition and becoming abusive to his employer was discharged. He entered into a general debauch and wandering about town drinking and shooting craps all day constantly repeating his threat to "kill a nigger." About 5 o'clock he went back where he had been discharged and upon finding Generals had been employed in his place, picked a quarrel with him and without the least warning, stepped back a pace drew a revolver and emptied it at Generals, two shots taking effect. Feeling ran high here Saturday night. Throngs of people gathered about the jail and synching was barely averted. Martin, who had long been a menace to the community, is an arrant coward, as proved by the fact that he shot down an unarmed man, without warning or the least provocation. The funeral of Mr. Generals was held from his mothers home Monday and was attended by three hundred people. The floral offerings were profuse and very beautiful. The affair was one of the saddest that ever occurred in Atchison and is deeply deplored by both white and colored. The deceased leaves a mother, Mrs. Delia Generals, and two sisters, Mrs. Jos. Smothe's of St. Joe and Miss Ida Generals, a teacher in the Kansas City, Kans. schools. Miss Willa Smith, PLAINDEALER collector, was in the city a few days last week. She received several new subscribers and many old ones paid up and are again new. The eighteen companies of the A. M. E. Church made a grand report. They raised over $300. Rev. Guy of Topeka preached two excellent sermons. Miss Mina Wilson has gone to Omaha to remain. Subscribe for and pay for this paper and keep posted. NUMBER 19. William E. Curtis Presents Some Interesting Facts on Race Progress. William E. Curtis in Chicago Record-Herald. Washington, April 29.—We are all apt to say and hear more about the faults of our fellow men than about their virtues. It is a universal rule to overlook the good that people do and condemn the evil. A scandal is repeated twice. These remarks apply particularly to the attitude of the whites toward the colored population of the South. The almost unanimous testimony of the white population population is that the colored people are deteriorating—physically, morally, industrially and in every other respect—and that only about one in three Negroes is improving his material condition and doing credit to himself. Visitors to the South are told that the Negro race is losing its vitality and physical vigor; that both men and women are afflicted with loathsome diseases, and that they are becoming degenerate and the race is slowly dying out. Planters tell shocking tales of the vices and depravity of their hands, which indicate the Negroes are relapsing into barbarism, as they have done in certain parts of Hayti and San Domingo. While the ratio of increase among the colored people has not been as rapid as it was before the war, or as rapid as among the whites, nevertheless, during the last twenty years it has been 33.1 per cent, which is healthful and normal. This ratio would have been much larger but for the excessive mortality among infants in the larger cities, owning to neglect improper food and defective sanitary conditions. Among adult Negroes the number that live to an advanced age is very large. For example, 5293 were reported in the last census as between 90 and 94 years of age, 2,439 between 95 and 99 years, and 2,553 as 100 years of age and over. The vital statistics show that the average age at death is quite as high as it ever has been. In 1900 it was 19.4 years, while that of the whites was 23.4 years. This is an improvement of 1.4 per cent among the Negroes during the last ten years which may be accounted for by a diminished mortality among children. These statistics are taken from bulletin No. 8 of the census bureau published about a year ago, which relates to the Negro race exclusively. It is a compilation of facts and figures returned by the enumerators of the twelfth census, prepared by W. C. Hunt, chief statistician; Professor W. F. Wilcox, of Cornell University, Prof, W. E. B. DuBois of Atlanta University and other experts of the census office. The information was obtained by white enumerators, three fourths of whom were Democrats, and thus may be considered impartial. This volume is of especial importance and significance, because it upsets several popular theories and contradicts statements habitually made by the highest authorities in the South concerning the condition of the Negro race. The following table shows the number of Negroes in each of the southern states and their percentage of the total population: Negroes. Per ct. Mississippi.....907,630 58.5 South Carelina.....782,321 58.4 Louisiana.....650,804 47.1 Georgia.....1.034,813 46.7 [CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.] The student body attended Rev. Ward's church Sunday. They reported excellent services. Mesdames Manley and Rone, personal friends of President Vernon, and also friends of the institution, were pleasant callers Wednesday. Both ladies were very much pleased at the progress which the institution has made during the last few years. President Vernon made a trip to Liberty, Mo. Sunday, to fill an engagement for Bishop Grant who has been at home ill for the past two weeks. Misses Katie Guy and Jessie Jennings, students of the university, spent Sunday at their homes in Sedalia, Mo. The picnic given by the faculty and students of the university was the most enjoyable feature of the season. The young ladies played croquet and tennis, while the young men played baseball. Captains were chosen and the victorious side won the ball. The captains were Hugh Shelby of Paola, Kans. and Guy Anderson of Omaha, Nebr. The former was the lucky captain and won the ball. Lunches were spread and everyone seemed to enjoy himself to the highest. Mrs. Davis of Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas, made a short visit over the grounds, accompanied by her cousin, Miss Juanita Adams. The building committee, composed of Hon. Green Keith of North Lawrence, Hon. Corvine Patterson of Kansas City, and President Vernon, accompanied by State Architect John Stanton, were inspecting the grounds and buildings. The plans and specifications produced by Mr. Stanton favorably impressed the committee. Rev. Griffith, who is well known in this section, visited the school. He is always welcome. William Boone of Kansas City visited the school. The young ladies of Western university were presented with a croquet set and a tennis set; the young men were also furnished with a croquet set and two pairs of boxing gloves. This is just a starting for the athletic department. The Kansas City High school is determined to play Western University and Western University is determined to be victorious and hence, the results are as usual 14 to 5 in favor of Western University. The team is quite willing to give them a few pointers in ball playing. At almost any time the thundering voices of different students can be heard over the campus rehearsing and preparing their productions for the Commencement and also the oratorical contest which will be held in June. 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. By ANNA M. TILLSON,Dep'ty Clerk "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, Proprietor 1024 E. EIGHTEENTH ST. T. Redon and wife spent Sunday in Arkansas City. Oberly Fletcher came in from Linnepah, I. T. Friday for a few days visit with old friends. Miss Gertrude North attended the K. P. entertainment in Wichita Friday. Rev. S. S. Bandy returned Friday from Indian Territory, where he went for a look at the country. While there he held a series of meetings. A, R. Simpson and wife were up from Arkansas City Sunday, shaking hands with old friends. Miss White, who has been visiting relatives here, left Saturday for her home in Arkansas City. A number of our people attended the A. M. E. rally in Arkansas City Sunday. Mrs. John Bradford, who has been the guest of Mrs. G. W. Ambler the past two weeks, left Sunday to join her husband in Oklahoma. Her little son, John accompanied her. She was formerly of Ottawa, where her parents still live. She made many warm friends while here. In her honor, Mrs. Ambler was the hostess to about thirty guests last Friday evening. The time was spent in social conversation and various games. In order to keep posted on the doings of the race you should read this great paper. In the District Court of Shawnee County. Kansas. Amanda C. Shepard, Plaintiff 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. PUBLICATION NOTICE No.23230. In the Shawnee County, Kansas District Court. Fannie Seymore, plaintiff, vs Alma B. Davis and —— Davis, husband of Alma B. Davis; the 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 aforesaid court by the said plaintiff and must answer plaintiff's petition filed in the above entitled action on or betore 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 Fifteen, (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 none of the said defendants nor none of the said unknown heirs, 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 SCHOCH, [Attest:] her attorneys. I. S. CURTIS, C'lk Dist. Court. By ANNA M. TILLSON, deputy. MUSIC FREE!! A Natural and Real Difference AFY ONE can obey Music. Complete insignia elements. A Thirty- to Music Teachers and We also have a PLAY as entirely practical, f. to Organize Singing O business that will proc financially and other require expert MUSIC will be submitted F. who may be interested position to prosecute to Edward W. ORIGINAL CHARACTER (ESTA Natural and Easy System Different from Other Methods IFY ONE can obtain a practical knowledge of music. Complete instruction in all the funda- ments. A Thirty-two page Pamphlet sent for Music Teachers and Organizers of Singing Classes We also have a PLAN which has been demon- strially practical., for persons who have the a- dult Organize Singing Classes, to conduct that lin- ness that will produce eminently successful re- sults critically and otherwise. 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INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to Phones Office—Bell—"White"4302 Residence—Bell—"West" 15. A NEW FAST TRAIN, The Katy Leaves Kansas City at 2:20 A. M. daily, principal Oklahoma, Indian Territory and the same day. 3 Daily Trains from Kansas City South NEW FAST TRAIN, The Katy F. 5 Kansas City at 2:20 A. M. daily, arriving Palo Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas some day. 3 Daily Trains from Kansas City Southwest 2:20 A. M. 12:35 Leaves Kansas City at 2:20 A. M. daily, arriving at all principal Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas points the same day. Ask the Agent or Write --- ADDRESS: MKT System from Other Methods. Practical knowledge of it in all the fundamental Pamphlet sent FREEizers of Singing Classes. which has been demonstrated onions who have the ability to conduct that line of finely successful results. It does not necessarily knowledge. This PLAN OF CHARGE to any one direction and are in a business energetically. 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We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. SEVEN WONDERS of the American Continent: Yellowstone National Park; The Great Shoshone Falls; The Columbia River; Mount Hood; The Big Trees of California; The Yosemite; Lucin "Cut Off," across Great Salt Lake CAN ALL BE SEEN ON A TRIP OVER THE -UNION 'PACIFIC- AND CONNECTIONS TO 'THE LEWIS & GLARK EXPOSITION PORTLAND, OREGON, June 1 to Oct 15, '05. Nearest U. P. Agent. In the Pay Envelope That is where our education affects you. It is a vital spot, too. Here is the logic of the situation: 1. The more you know about any given line of work the better you can do that work. 2. The better you can do your work the more your services will be in demand. 3. The more your services are in demand the better salary or wages you can command. And you can obtain this Salary earning education The conditions are easy, too. You study at home in your spare time moments and without interference with your regular daily work. The cost is small. The payments, if necessary, are easy. There are no obstacles, nor any combination of conditions or circumstances that our system is not designed to fully meet. Cut this out and mail it to the Local Representative whose address is given elsewhere in this announcement. International Correspondence Gentlemen—Please explain for position at left of which I am to clarify Mechanical Engineer Machine Designer Mechanical Draftsman Foreman Machinist Foreman Toolmaker Foreman Patternmaker Foreman Blacksmith Foreman Molder Gas Engineer Refrigeration Traction Eng And right at this time also we are offering A Specially Liberal Discount Do yourself the justice of at least knowing what we are doing for others and what we can do for you if you care to have us. Send for Further Particulars Note the inquiry blank in the lower left-hand corner of this announcement. Place an X opposite the position you desire to qualify for. Sign your name and address, then cut out the form and mail it to the address given at the bottom of this advertisement. You will at once receive full and complete information. Address all communications to ROY D. MARSH, Rep. 110 W. 6th Street. Topteka, Kansas. Bell Phone 3211 Red. --- a o = * 3 rr TS WE ARE ADVANCING! | large extent. But the census re-|cated Negro is too apt to be vain of| PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS. 4 A Good Woman: 7 ports show that the ground for such| his accomplishment, and to assert|No 93184. - WONDERFUL Hill City Revellee: Below wo contmmurn FROM PAGE one. |¢mplaints is more apparent than] himself in anoffensive manaer: He{ Maude Roberson will take notice|@ VY WAtSIeeENk Gas g! or written by Miss Liasie Alabama........+00006:827,307 46.2 Florida....so..+ +00 2307380 43.7 Virginia .........0+ 760,752 35.6 North Caroline...... 624,469 33-0 Districtof Columbia 86,702 31.1 Arkansas... «+-365,866 280 Temmessee .scesesoeeeee480,243 23 8 Texas...eccseccssereree620,722 704 Maryland.........000+ 235.064 , 19.8 Delaware. sve 30:694 16:4 Kentucky .... .-.-284,,06 13.3 ‘Washington has the largest Ne- gro population of any city in the country—86,702—and the other cities named have more than 20,- 000 Negro populations. Washington .sccessess«ssseee 0-86,702 Baltmores.c.e. scssesseecsereeteeeee 16,258 New Orleans....s..+++-seeseeennd 1714 Philadelphia ...s-ccreee coressee- 62,613 New York.....+ssssssesesenesees 60,666 Memphis ...sesos cvsssovecanseessee $9,910 Lowisville.....scscsccsssosesseseeee3 94139 Atlanta..ecsssee cosceses seeeeeeeeee3 00727 St. LOUIS..ssseceesasesecnseseesseee 35/016 Richmond. ....+ esses ++ 02000321230 Charleston ....s65 seceeeser ere--031,522 Cbicago...sscesesessesceesenseees «030,15e Nashville... ...--sssssererereee 30,044 Savannah...ccseseseseasessers + 21928,096 Norfolk. ...+-ssssssnssssserereee 20,230 Atlaata..eecsse cosccseeseeerereeeee3O0727 St. Lowis......sessesssecceeerseenee 80,516 Richmond... .. esse +++ +00-32:230 Charleston ....065 sssesever eoeee31,522 Qbicagd.....reersesseeeersereeeee 030,150 Nashville......--ssesseeseeeree 30,044 Savannah....cssosecesessseees + 2028,090 Norfolk... ++ ssssssnnsesseeserses 20,230 There are seventy two cities in the country in which Negroes con- atitute more then half the popula- tion, and one (Beaufort, 8, C.,) bas 78.3 per cent of blacks. The larg: est proportion of Negroes is found in Washington and Laflore counties Miss., Phillips and Jefferson coun- ties, Ark., and some of the Louisi- ana parishes. Itis the almost universal belief throughout the South that the Ne- groes are deserting the plantations and flocking to the cities, where they live lives of idleness and vice and many of them drift into crime. This may be so in spots, but taking the entire southern states together, the returns cf the census enumera- tore do not justify such a statement. It is true that the Negro population is incredsing most rapidly in the larger cities, both north and south, and that the most rapid increase is found in the North. But there has been no falling off in the population of thecountry districts. On the contrary, there was an increase of 18.7 per cent in the Negro popula- tion in the rural districts from 1890 to 1900, while that of the white rural population was only 12.4 per cent. The increase of the colored population in the cities during the same time was 35.2 per cent and that of the white 35.7 per cent; so that it may be said that the whites are drifting from the country to the cities more rapidly than the Negroes In 1900, 17 per cent of the colored population, or 1,336,796, lived ir cities, and 6,558,173, or 83 per cent lived inthe country. During the ten years from 1890 to 1900 th Negro population of cities increas ed 329,302 and the country popula tion increased 933,090. For is it true, taking the Sout! altogether, that the Negroes ar leaving the plantations, althoug! you hearthat complaint everywhere Ihave mentioned it repeatedly i this series of letters and it must b true in certain localities. Other wise the planters would not be send ing to Mexico, to the Italian col nies of the cities and to the whit mountain settlements for labor But, at the same time, the censu + retums show that while the increas ef the colored population was onl. 17.2 per cent, including men, wom en and infants, 22.3 per cent mor colored men were employed upo plantations in the southern state in 1900 than in 1890, and that th number of Negroescultivating farm on their own account increased i 31.1 percent. Itshould be consi ered, that while the increased i agricultural laborers and farmer refers to adult men only, all age and both sexes are included in tk increase of population. ‘The cengus returns also contr: dict the general impression that th population are lazy and waste the time in idleness. I have heard th best friends of the race lament th fact and have seen evidences of in various cities—almost ever -where—and doubtlese rt ia true. ot ' elargeextent. But the census re- poste show thatthe exound fir auch SE a a er | complaints is more apparent than actual. You see crowds of Negro loafers on the streets everywhere in the South; they are always hanging about the railway stations; but per- haps we might remember that we have little opportunity of seeing the industrious portion of the pop- ulatien, while the idle ones are al- ways in evidence. The census returns show 2 slight gain in the percentage of Negroes in the South engaged in gainful oc- cupations, and it is significant that that the increase is much more rapid than among the whites of that sec- tion. ‘he number of white bread- winners per 1,000 of population in the South, increased but twenty in ten years, while the number of Ne- groes increased forty-five. Twenty- seven oécupations are given. There was a falling off only in the cumber of Negro carpenters, joiners, black- emithe, housekeeper and stewards. It should be said that there was a decrease in the number of white carpenters and joiners also. As I stated before, the increase of 17.2 percent in Negro population embraced all ages and both sexes, which fact should be taken into con- sideration in connection with the statietics showing the increase in the various occupation, because the latter represents only adult men. The increase in the number of dray- inan and hackman from 1890 to 1900, was fifty per cent, steam rail- road employes 16 percent, miners and quarrymen 118 per cent, iron and steel workers @7 per cent, en- gineers and firemen 65 per cent, porters aud helpers in stores 48 per cent, brick!ayers and masons 14 per cent, and ordinary laborers 60.2 per cent, There was a remarkably small increase in the nnmber of Negro barbers—only 14 1 per ceat— while in the same period the number of white barbers inoveased 64 per cent. The number of teachers and col. lege professors of the Negro racein the South shows an increase 44.1 percent ever the previous census while the number of clergymer increased 26 4 percent. The num: ber of white teachere increased 27 | per cent andthe number of whit clergymen 209 per cent. The percentage of illiterate among the Negroes is slowly decreas | ing, and fell from 57.1 of the popu {lation in 1890 to 44.5 per cent it | 1900, which may be attributed to th || expansion of the public schools sya jtem. At the same time the percent || age of white illiterates dropped fron | 29 Vin 1890 to 28.3 per cent in 190 3| This indicates that a greater im »] provement has taken place amon s|the colored than arong the whit 1/The greatest improvement he || taken place in Kentucky’ whore th _| number ofthe colored peuple wh ,jcannot read nor write decrease ,| 16.8 per cent in ten years: Georgi .| comes second, then Texas, Virgin’ .| Florida and North Carolina i order, The least improyement ; shown in Arkansas, where lo pi cent more of the colored peop : could read and write in 1900 than i 1890, Louisiana, Alabama, Missi *|sippiand South Carolina show ve: little gain. ©! One often hears that educat “| Negroes are worthless; that there no room in the South far color “llawyers, doctors, teachers ar €|preachere, yet weare told by tl + |same people that the reason the his 2zocomplishment, and to assert himself in anoffensive manuer: He is not always content to cultivate “modest.” Too many of them as- sume airs and cultivate vanities that destrey confidence and bessen the respect they might. otherwise com- mand. During my limited travels, Ihave found « number ot modest, unassuming, hard-working, carnest colored preachers, texohers, doc- tors, lawyers, druggists and other educated men, who would bela cred- it to any community and have earn- ed the respect and confidence of a public that as naturally prejudiced againstthem. Ihave endeavored to look up the graduates of Howard University. Iwas furnished a list of them with their addresses by President Gordon of that institution and although they are few in num- ber compared with the millions of the rac they represent, I have found one or two or three in every city, who are living useful lives. bearing good reputation and demonstrating that there is a place im the South for educated colored men. Not all of them, however, have been successful; but I de not think the percentage of frilures among the graduates of Howard University ig any higher-it is probably not so high-as ameng the alumni of our white colleges and universities. I have noticed in inquiring that those who have failed have almost invari- ably gone into politics, have seught office, have neglected their business for political engagements, and have been mixed up in bad company. Acelored man who keeps a pros- perous drug store in one of the | largest cities of the Seuth, and who |hasa large white patronage, told | of seven or eight college graduates in that city who have succeded ix '| mercantile or professional occupa: |tions, are making good incomes, | saving their money and exercising 2 ‘| wholesome imflueace. Iwas also told of three or fou | who are not deing so well. In eack ‘instance my informant attributec .| their failure to political aspirations ,|and remarked; | “It is easy enough for ax colorec .|manto win the rewpect of whit people and make a good living, 5 ‘\iong ashe keeps out of politics >| minds his own business and follow: the advice of Booker Waehmgton tc 3} work hard, save money and aequir .| property.” | z Prof” Washington, Proffasso: Councél and other leaders of thi 1 Negro race are continually impress e|ing these facts upon their people -|unging them to avoid politics anc .|to hold up a reputation for abilit: , {and integrity before aspicing t honors of office: They realize th | weakness of their people, and if th - | whites are sincere in their desire fo g|an improvement of the colored rac ,,| they will encourage and assist ther s in their labors. 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Martin, Plaintiff vs Mrs. T, Kimball, Defendant, By virtue of an execution issued tome, out of ssid 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 To- peka, in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, offer at public sale, and sell to the highest and best bidder, for cach in hand, all the fol- lowing-described real eatate, to wit: Lot No. 685 0n Lincoln street in Martin and Dennis’ addition to the City of Topeka lying and situate ia the County of Shawnee in the State of Kansas. The above-described real estate is taken as the property of said de- fendani, and is directed by said ex. ecution to be sold withont appraise- ment, to satisfy said execution. A. T. Lucas, Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas. By J. A. Osrzanp, Deputy. W.S. 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Wii Ne, = Se R \"! » TAY ee d Hi ANE ae q X WERE e SS . fi When You Travel select a railway as you do your clothes KATY SERVICE CMISSOURI, KANSAS & TELAS RAILWAY) Suggests Comfortable and Convenient Trains, The “KATY FLYER” ‘gpd KATY DINING STATI s Meals, Moderate fn Price, ‘Unsurpassed in Quality and Service, One Price, 500 beverplosanat tripe Bed SS pdited tautier sooet REP GR ne “KATY,” St. Louis A Good Woman:” Bik Ulby hevellce: Seow we print a letter written oy Miss Liazie Glenn, who has been a missionary in Japan forthe past three years, 80 e years ago her brother lived on aciaim in Millbreok township near Ed William, and she came out and lived with him for a while. Although a white weman, she be- came greatly attached to Adnt Lina Williams, whe eecently died. The letter follows: *“Cheshi Shimosa, Japam. a March 15, 1905. Mrs Ed Williams, Hill City, Kansas. Dearly Belovedin the Lord:— ‘Cease not to give thanks for you, mention of youin my prayers.’— Eph. 1;16. Although thousands of miles of sea and land new separate us in body, you are often m my thoughts and prayers. Especially these past few weeks, you are the first person I’ve thoughts of as I've awakened in the morning, andthe Holy Spicit has led me to often pray God to bless, protect and keep you, Never shallI forget you and your kindness to me while im Graham county. The dear Lord will reward thee forall. I weuldlikeso much to step inand talk with you all again, but no doubt that will not be again in this life. But blessed hope—that of meeting with loved ones where partings are no mere, and, best of all, with him who hath redeemed us from sin’s awful bond- jage. Loften imagine I can see you working hard from morning tild | night. God bless you, dear Mrs. Williams, you have been a dear, good mother to me- How are Hen- ty Irene wad Stella? De the chil- drenatill go to school? Give them my love and tell them I do not for- get them and still pray God to keep them in all His ways. Does Stella still live in the Iittle sod house on the hill? Has she any ohildren? I would be pleased to hear from her for she was a dear sister to me. The dear Lord is gracious to us here and keeps us dailey in body and soul and takes the place of father, mother, brother, sisters and home in this far away land. In times of sorrow, loneliness and sick- ness He is so precious to us. Friends leave us, those in whom we placethe most confidence fail us, our brightest hopes fail, yet Jesus is the same “yesterday, today and for- ever.” My sister and I and out Bible woman are living afonein little Japanese house. Every day we are busy studying the language, and God helpsus so much in it We have a native worker whe r |preaches to the people and distri , |butes tracta aud gospels. Hundred: $ are hearing the gospei and, than! God, some are accepting it. Teul) they need the gospel for they ar sunken in sinand far from God We dearly love them all and woul gladly lay down our lives to brin; them to God. We have sia Sunda) schools, with an attendance of abou five hundred pupils. Although thi work takes patience, perseveranc and much prayer, wedo know wi shall yet neap, ifwe faint not. Ne ; doubt you have sead much of the warbetween Japan and Russia. I ; tsawfal. Ina battle this last weel two hundred thousand Rosaian: ; wenekilled aad wounded. Surely Christ’s coming to earth asgair ; draweth near, Our hearts’ cry i ‘Come quickly, Lord Jesus.’ May He fill you moreand more wit! His blessed spirit and prepare you for allthat Heis prepasing befor RSI GES ig AAA OR PRE, | MATS William Thomas, member of troop “M,” Tenth Cavalry, enlisted at Memphis, Tenn. in 1867 and served three years. He was at Fort Gibeoa, Fort Riley, Fort Arbuckle and Fort Cobb. Was discharged Anguat oth, 1870. He wants to find two com- trades who know him, and wishes to make proof of claim im order to set back money due him. Mr. Thonias, resides at Junction City, is 5 feet, 4 inches high, weighs 136 pounds and js fifty-eight years ef age. THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 118 EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS, - - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.50 Six months by mail.....$1.00 Three months by mail.....50c Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1905. THE Afro-American business Men's League will meet in August at New York City. Topeka has more prosperous business men than any city in the country and it is high time they were getting together and deciding on a plan to land the next meeting for Topeka. It is almost time for school to close, and it is the duty of every parent to see that their children are put to work and kept at it. It's the idle boys and girls that are overcrowding the reformatories and penial institutions, and it is up to mothers and fathers to see that the quota of blacks is reduced. Make your children work. THE Pleasanton Herald in opposing Chas. Scott for Congress in the Second district, says that Scott would make a good circuit rider, but is too cold and haughty to represent the great common people of the Second district in the halls of Congress. If the Herald is correct, Mr. Scott is not even desired to occupy the place of a circuit rider. Bro. Latimer seems to forget the fact that the humblest man on earth is the circuit rider. He carries a message of joy and happiness to all mankind. His greatest work is among the meek and lowly. THE big meeting of the Negro State League promises to be the most interesting gathering ever held in all Kansas. Delegations from all over the state will be present, at which time definate steps will be taken to right the wrongs that have been heaped upon the race by a man whose every heart-throb is that of sympathy for the white South and the extension of their ideas into a state whose soil is yet moist with the blood of men who died that this cursed idea might forever be kept from this fair land. Hoch has thrown open the gate, and the barbarity of the South is placed for the first time upon the statute books of Kansas as a law, as right, and as justice! If this matter is permitted to pass unnoticed, it means that more stringent laws abridging the rights of the Negro in Kansas. SPRINGFIELD, MO. The Rev. J. P. Howard was suddenly called away after spending three days at Springfield, to remove his family to Girard, Kansas, where he will settle permanently for the year. He will return here to conduct an old-fashioned camp meeting as soon as he gets his family settled. Mrs Mickie of St. Louis will give a song recital here Thursday night assisted by a number of society ladies of our city. Excursions began Sunday and our foolish citizens, old and young, are beginning to spend the Lord's Day on the trains. What fools we mortals be! Dr. Snelson has been invited to present the diplomas to the graduates of the High school on the 29th. The occasion promises to be of much interest. Mrs. Victoria Herndoh will begin a new millinery class this --- week and will therefore sojourn with us another month. Exquisite headgear is now to be seen everywhere. Geo. W. Webb, the grocer in west end, is doing a volume of business. His Saturday night special sales are rushing, crushing business. Let such men multiply. Miss Lucinda McBroom was elected delegate to the Sabbath school convention which meets at Independence next month. She is worthy of the honor conferred. Dr. Snelson's $500 rally surpassed by half all former rallies at Benton avenue A. M. E. church. The amount raised is $200 more than the trustee indebtedness. Watson Allen is quite sick. His friends are very apprehensive. Springfield is glad to hear good news from Bro. Noah Motley, who went to Colorado for his health recently; we wish him well. Sunday was the occasion of the spring rally of Benton avenue A. M. E. church of which the Rev. F. G. Snelson is pastor. The membership had been well organized into ten clubs and had been at work about two months. Dr. Snelson preached an eloquent sermon at the 11 o'clock service on the subject, "Dedicated to God," when he urged his congregation to offer themselves and a goodly share of their possessions to Jesus Christ, because God created them and because he is continually the source of all their joys, because Jesus suffered and died to redeem them. At 3 o'clock addresses were made by Rev. I. Nicholson of the Gibson chapel Cumberland Presbyterian church, on their Christian obligations, and by Rev. J. S. Dorsey of the Baptist church, on the struggles of the colored ministry. At 8 o'clock p. m. the church was crowded; the ten captains were busy and in their places. The Rev. Dr. Fuller, president of the Drury college delivered a splendid address impressing upon the colored people the dignity of self dependence, the grandeur of liberality, the importance of working daily, and urging them to keep their hearts right, develop beautiful habits of life, beware of wicked desires and notions, and further declared that no man has a right to live unless he lives to help others. Dr. Fuller was wellpleased with the introduction Dr. Snelson gave him and the cordial manner in which he was received. The music by the choir was especially good. The reports by the ten captains were as follows: Hurry-up club, Mrs. Ada E. Lee, captain, $13.55; Garfield club, Orto Crittenden, $13.15; Bishop Grant club, Miss Lucinda McBroom, captain, $23.80; Queen Victoria club, Miss Ida Stewart, $33.40; Golden Heart club, Mrs. Ida McAdams, captain, $41.35; Bishop Schaffer club, Mrs. John Haywood, $42.01; Rescue Rally club, Mrs. Ed Bryant captain, 56.35; Bishop Ward club, Mrs. Noah Motley, captain, $62.09 Roosevelt club, Mrs. Emma Tutt, captain, $81.65; Dr. Snelson club, Mrs. L. M. Oliver, captain, $86.60; Public collections, $18.06. The total received last night was $472.61. Quite a few collecting cards are still out, which are expected to run this over the $500 mask. The largest individual amount reported was by the pastor's wife, Mrs. W. B. Snelson, and was $24.15. This is the greatest financial achievement in the history of this church and Dr. Snelson has accomplished a most wonderful work for his congregation in thus enabling them to pay off every cent of their outstanding obligations. A social jubilee will be held tonight at the church. Dr. Snelson expresses his personal thanks to the citizens of Springfield for their generous support and encouragement.—Springfield Leader, May 8. Rebel Mayor! Tries to Humiliate Respectable Negro Citizens—The Plaindealer Manager Blocks the Mayor's Game. SIGNS ABUSED BOY'S BOND Since the Governor has sanctioned the sentiment of the white South, the feeling against the Negro in this state is daily growing stronger, and no where is it more clearly brought out than in Ottawa by a Texan who is now holding the office of Mayor in that town. Under the shadow of Osawatomie, the home of old John Brown, he is forcing upon the people a principle for which Brown and thousands of patriotic men died that Kansas might forever remain free from the hellish practice of such ideas in Kansas. The better element of white and colored people of Ottawa, were against him, but did not vote and thus allowed a Texas, rebel Democrat to be placed at the head of one of the best little cities in Kansas. He claimed that he was in favor of city ownership of the waterworks, but according to some of the reliable taxpayers, nothing has been done along this line. He was supposed to be in favor of cheap gas, but is he doing anything to hasten either of these reforms? The people of Ottawa say no, and the all absorbing question is, does he own stock in these concerns, or is he silently drawing good grofts from these concerns? He is a lumberman and practically the only one in the town. All of the lumber dealers are supposed to be in a combine and sell for the same price, yet the people of Ottawa are paying high tribute to a monoply they have elected to preside over their destiny. Who he is and where he came from, no one in Ottawa seems to know. All they can tell is he came from Texas about twenty years ago and settled in Ottawa. No one knows his ancestors and no one seems to care. The people admit that they have been hoodwinked by a Texas Democrat, and that they will be glad when the time arrives for a change. To show how low and ignorant some men in official positions can be, we cite an incident where this man John Hallowen, mayor of Ottawa, cast aside right and justice and attempted to override an inoffensive citizen just because it happened to be a Negro. A few nights ago, a said was made on a disorderly white place in which the mayor took part. Returning from the place, he and one of his "spotters" thought they would play an old Rebel trick on some colored person. They stopped at Mr. R. W. Bell's restaurant at 515 East Second street, the only place in Ottawa where colored people can be treated decent. It is a neat, clean place, where nothing but first-class service is given. Yet, this man and his sleuth rushed into this place where a mere lad was in charge, and without making himself known or his business, proceeded to take the liberties of the place because it was owned by colored people and he being white, from Texas and mayor of Ottawa. The boy demonstrated, and a revolver was drawn and dire threats made by the mayor. The boy still demanded to know what it all meant and stood ready like a free American citizen to defend his rights. He demanded the fools to leave, and the next day, the mayor had the lad arrested for disturbing his the (mayor's) peace. The boy was fined ten dollars simply for protecting his employer's business. What think the honest, thinking people of Kansas of a man so low in the scale of humanity as to do such a low, dirty, mean contemptible trick? The boy's father and mother are highly respected citizens and have lived in that town for nearly a quarter of a century. We arrived in Ottawa a day after this occurred, and when we were told of the injustice heaped upon this poor father and mother and the boy, and the refusal of an appeal bond unless signed by some banker, was more than we could stand and after investigating matters, we signed the bond ourselves. These outrages being perpretrated upon innocent lawabiding, industrious colored people are too much to endure. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. M'Cloud are old citizens of Ottawa, and they have a nice young boy who has never given them or anyone else any trouble, yet this mayor rushed in where he was employed and insulted him and the customers who were eating at his counter. Shame on the good name of Ottawa. Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and Texas could do no worse. He is said to be the meanest man to colored people that ever lived in Franklin county. To give a Negro a pleasant answer is like swallowing a dose of poison with him. The sooner the people of Ottawa elect men who will give every man a square deal, the better. We tried to get an interview with him and he refused to talk. We politely informed him who we were and asked him to answer a few questions. He declined with the remark that he did not care to say anything whatever. We explained to him that we desired to quote his version of a matter that was of importance to him, but he continued to act surly. We are trying to find his early record, then the people of Ottawa will know what kind of man they elected mayor. We know of the lumber trust, and that the people voted water bonds, and that they want natural gas at reasonable terms, and the question is why don't this Texas-Rebel-Democratic Mayor put forth an effort to secure these things for the people? The colored people say he scarcely speaks to them. We think he will be glad to speak if we find what we are searching for, and when we do the world will be informed of the fact. —NICK CHILER. Joe Dixon has returned from Kansas City. Rev. Williams of Iola preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday at quarterly meeting. Mrs. Martha Ransom gave a pleasant surprise for Martha Dunlay Monday at the home of Mrs. J. W. Johns. G. E. McDaniel entertained Monday in honor of Miss Dollie Carter, the occasion being her birthday. Conversation and music enlivened the evening. PARSONS. KAN. P. R. Hogans spent Sunday in Emporia attending the funeral of T. T. Sedgwick. The masquerade party given by the Octette club last Wednesday night was quite a success. Mrs. Chas. Cavines who has been visiting her husband for several days, will return to her home in Texas this week. Mr. McKenzie of Sedalia is again in the city. George Crump spent a day in the city last week. Mrs. E. Boyd and son are visiting in Thayer. C. A. Glass has returned from St. Louis. OLATHE, KANS. Mrs. Annie Still of Ft. Scott, formerly of this city. died last Friday evening at her home. Her remains were brought here for burial, the services conducted by Rev. H. H. Holmes. Miss L. M. Crump, who has been visiting in Kansas City and Lawrence, has returned home. Mrs. Jessie Bryant of Kansas City visited Mrs. Heywood Sunday. Miss Hortense Moore, Gus Still and children visited W. Rollins and family last week. Rev. Tilman of Wichita visited at the home of Rev. Gordon last week and preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Mrs. Bettie Jenkins returned to her home in Kansas City last Sunday. Mesdames Craine, Mitchell, Jordan, Johnson, and Mr. Jay Still of Kansas City, Mesdames Still, Ritchie, Thomas, Selton, Prof. Hawkins of Fort Scott, Mesdames Christian and Drew of Columbia, Mo., Sylvester Belisin of St. Paul, Minn. and Will Williams of Great Falls, Montana. FT. SCOTT ITEMS. Rev. Boring of Shiloh Baptist church is highly elated over the immense congregation he has every Sunday night. J. B. Bass was in the city last week. The Made-in-Ft-Scott show is a grand success. The school children's work in music and drawing cannot be surpassed. The Smart Set is comtemplating a weeks' outing in the near future. W. B. Dodson, one of the brightest colored students in the High School, a member of the Smart Set, is valedictorian of the spring graduating class. The closing exercises of the Plaza school was a grand success. Profs. Hawkins and Watson are to be congratulated on the fine program rendered. R. Woodson is slightly indisposed this week. Issaa Gaan, said to be living in Topeka, is wanted in Jeffersonville, Ind. by his sister Lucinda Jones. Any one knowing him would confer a favor upon his sister by notifying her of his whereabouts. WICHITA NOTES.1 Mrs. Theo Kennedy is on the sick list. Pearl Hackley is ill with bronchitis. Mrs. H. W. King has settled permanently in Lawrence. Miss Mable and the children will leave in a few days. Mrs. Cox and daughter, Mable are visiting relatives on north Wichita street. Miss Nolia Keller visited in the city last week. the guest of her aunt Mrs. Summitt. Miss Lula Wells left Tuesday for her home in Anthony. Miss Lulu Slaughter visited in the city last week. Mr. Molbeling of Nweton was a visitorin the city last week. The F. L. A. Club will be entertained by Mrs. L. C, Carr Tuesday. The B. T. W. club will meet with Mrs. John Rowles Wednesday afternoon. The T. W. S. C. club will meet with Miss Sallye Rowles Saturday evening. "Thirty Years of Freedom" will be presented May 18 at Garfield Hall. Admission, 15cte., two for 25cts. Miss Lulu Wilson will graduate this year with High School honors, the only colored person in the class. The Highbinders gave their first annual club dance last Tuesday evening at Garfield hall. The hall was beautifully decorated. Music was furnished by Rell's orchestra. The club colors, yellow and white, were carried out in the decorations and the refreshments. Quite a number of out of town guests were present and all tripped the light fantastic until the wee hours of the morning. The Knights of Pythias gave a banquet Friday evening at Garfield hall in honor of Sir Samuel Davis the Grand Supreme Chancellor. OTTAWA. Mrs. Oneita Wilson is on the sick list this week. Johnnie Edwards is down from Kansas City visiting friends and relatives. Edward Webster is down from Kansas City on business. The meeting of the Baptist board which was in session here last week was considered quite successful by the delegates. An offering for missions amounting to $113.15 was taken. Mrs. Lucy Jackson of Louisville, Ky, a representative of the National Baptist Publication society, gave an address on "Womanhood." The closing sermon was preached by Rev. C. Teal. 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PRATT, Pen. and Mgr. Sct. and Trum. W. S. HARRIS & CO., REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Houses to Rent—Money to Loan on Chattal Mortgage. 'Phone 40 West. Roseys Wyndette Md., KANSAS CITY, KS The Oak Leaf club met with Mrs. Cora Ray Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jordan, Kansas City, are parents of a fine boy. Mrs. Susie Wilson-Tunley, of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her parents. Milton Collins and Henry Warfield, of Kansas City, Sundayed in Topeka. Miss Carrie Phenix, of Emporia, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Stella Reynolds. Attend the Bazzar at Guy's hall, May 19, given by the ladies of Saint Simon's Guild. Miss Mabel Ware, who has been ill for some time, is reported as being slightly improved. Attend the May Pole Drill at the Christian church, corner of Twelfth and West streets. D. W. Langston was among the excursionists from Kansas City who Sundayed in Topeka. Mrs I. A. Teat and son spent last week in Leavenworth visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Lucy Chiles is clerking in the place of her daughter, Miss Anna, who is off on a vacation. The upper crust of Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City will dance at the Auditorium tonight. Mr. and Mrs. William Maupin and Mrs Georgia Waters, of Kansas City, were guests of Mrs Garrett Sunday. Terry Williams, of Amarrillo, Texas, is one of our agents and is authorized to receive money for THE PLAINDEALER. Those desiring the paper may call at the general offices of the Pecos Valley Road. He has already sent in some subscribers, and we trust that the good work will continue. TheOriental Art club met with Miss Mary Davis in Lowman Hill last Thursday. An hour was spent in needle work, after which a delicious luncheon was served. Mrs. Teats favored the club with a fine instrumental solo The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Carr May 11, at 2 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Sunday afternoon the Jenkens of Kansas City, and the Topeka Giants played an interesting game of ball at Association Park Sunday. It was a modern game in every particular, even the fussing, etc., was up to the article put up by the League teams. However, the umpire escaped being lynched and no blows were exchanged. When the storm of the battle cleared away, the mighty Giants had fallen at the hands of Jenkins by a score of 7 to 5. J. ORLANDO MITCHELL, Pres't & Mgr. MILTON C. SIMMONS, Secretary and Treasurer. JOHN DREW, Vice President. Freedmen's Land & Trust Co. INCORPORATED.—AUTHORIZED CAPITAL $25,000. PAID UP $18,000. SHARES $25. INVEST your savings with us in stock and receive tenfold. It is a Gilt-Edged Investment. The management is sound and conservative. The company is making money. Get in on the Ground Floor. Invest your capital with us in Farms or City Property. We have improved and unimproved farms in any size tracts. PRAIRIE AND BOTTOM LANDS. Write for circulars and information. When in Muskogee come to see us. The Excelsior Art club met with Mrs. Ed. Walker three miles West of the city. Mrs. L. B. Salisbury was a visitor and enrolled her name as a member. A fine program was rendered. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. James Williams, 310 West First street. Wednesday will be the last meeting of the I. B. P. O. E. of W. before the initiation and installation of the officers. All members are urgently requested to be present. The exalted ruler will arrive and a party of Elks will arrive about the 18th to confer the degress. The installation will be held at the Auditorium to which the public is cordially invited. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH Rev. P. H. Moss will preach Sunday. The young ladies are making great preparations for the play, "Between the Acts" which will be rendered May 30. Rev. B. C. Duke will visit Troy and Wathena Sunday. A get busy item in the Indianapolis (Ind.) Freeman: "The young man who came to the postoffice, last week, accompanied by his father was a candidate for mid-shipman. He was to take a civil service examination to determine his fitness. His father was much interested in his son, and, therefore, felt quite anxious for his success in passing the required test. He said to the secretary of the board, 'I have taken a great deal of pains with him. I have never allowed him to do a day's work in his life.' Think of a boy, thus raised, as a candidate for any useful place in life. You can see his finish before the start. If, per chance, the boy should some day have sense, he will be forced to admit to himself that his poor, old misguided father was a fool." J. ORLANDO MITC 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. 389 N. Main St. WICHITA. 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. AILSTOCK, Prop. Rates: $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 per Day. NICE BOOMS. Ice Cream and Soda Water. 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—Kjffhasser, 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 AICHISON don't forget Dt. ROBINSON'S RESTAURANT 623 Main Street, Just three blocks from Union Depot. Meals 20c. Mrs. Mary Robinson, - - Propr. WILMILL, Al. Bodgess. Manager. Proprietor. The "ZANZIBAR" SALOON AND HOTEL. Hotel on European Plan, 12 elegantly furnished rooms. Gas and Steam heat. Fine Wines, Liquor and Cigars POOL AND WHIST ROOMS IN CONNECTION. 208 Independence Avenue. KANSAS CITY, - - MO. When in Kansas City stop at Hotel Newport 1807 Tracy Avenue. MRS. V. L. NORTH, Proprietress. Furnished Rooms. Hot and Cold Water Baths. Gas and Furnace Heat. Home Phone 5827 Main. Kansas City, - - Missouri 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. 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. SALOON POOL HALL FURNISHED ROOMS. Open Day and Night. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 1215-1217 East 18th St., KANSASCITY, Mo. Home Phone 2544. Lige Hendricks, Prop. J. Harris, of Kansas City was a Topeka visitor Sunday. Mrs. King, of Wichita, passed through the city one day last week on route to Lawrence. The great contest is on for the gold watch in the Ninth Cavalry. Sergeant Jerkin has 1,400 votes, and Sergeant Logan 400. Assistant County Attorney Jamison was in Coffeyville last week attending a law suit. The case has not been settled, but will be some time in the close future. Lieutenant George Payne, late of the Twenty-third Kansas and who also did service in the Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth U. S. Volunteers in the Philipine Islands, is night depot master at Newton. Mr. Sawyer, the plumber has returned from Colorado, where he completed a job of steam fitting for the Santa Fe. He is now completing a large contract at Rossville. Miss Willa Smith left Atchison Monday for Omaha. She did good work for THE PLAINDEALER at Atchison, and we are under many obligations to our subscribers for responding so nicely. She will solicit and collect in Lincoln and Omaha during the next two weeks. She is one of the best traveling agents we ever had, and attends strictly to business. We teach you Shorthand and Typewriting at your home. Typewriting 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. A Grand In Central Lodge peka will Inst 618 Kansas Ave May 19th, 190 After the installation of the off musical program. Refreshments s A Grand Installation. Central Lodge of Elks of Topeka will Install Officers at 618 Kansas Ave., Friday Eve May 19th, 1905. After the installation of the officers there will be a reception and musical program. Refreshments served. The public is invited. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. Comfort in the Depends on many little things what is wanted—an atomizer to spray the room and making; a thermometer, fresh water bottle—a dozen little. The doctors and nurses have things and others, in the We take this means of letti KOHL'S P Comfort in the Sick Room. 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 refreshing; 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. KOHL'S PHARMACY. Prescriptions a Speciaty. Ind. Phone 743. Bell Phone 561. WOODMARK Issues policies for $ We issue policis for $100, $150 and $ This is the only Colored Company in the Every intelligent Negro should good, live, hustling agents in even Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and L Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. H. CH. Headquarters: 413 Kausas Avenue Every intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance. We want good, live, hustling agents in every town. Write at once for terms. Liberal terms to the right persons. J. H. CHILDERS, Nail Sec. Headquarters: 413 Kausas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. The Pleasant Hour Literary adjourned for the summer Saturday evening of last week. An excellent program was rendered by the ladies only—in fact it was one of best that has been rendered during the year. The Snigles Family deserve special mention as does also the solos by Mesdames Watts and Wright. The Ladies Shamrock club mat May 2 with Mrs. C. Mukes. An hour was devoted to nessle work, after which a luncheon was served. The visiting ladies were Miss Inez Woeds, and Mesdames J. H. Guy, S. G. Watkins, E. Smith and Ware. The next meeting will be held on the 16th with Mrs. Mitchell. During the absence of our stenographer, Miss Mary Johnson, who will graduate in this profession next month from the Topeka Institute acted in her stead. She wrote about fifty letters and for style accuracy, etc., her work stands in the front rank. She is careful and pains-taking, and we hope some of our business men will find a place for her. We were more than delighted as well as surprised to receive a visit from our old schoolmate and friend, Hector I. White, formerly of Greenville, S. C., but now a prosperous citizen of Kansas City, Mo. We grew up from boyhood together and both left the old Palmetto state together. He resides at 919 Euclid avenue. Rev. G. W. Gladden, pastor of the First Baptist church of Colorado Springs, Colo., is visiting in the city this week. He delivered a sermon at the commencement exercises of the Western Baptist College at Macon, Mo., an institution that is gaining an enviable reputation throughout the West. Rev. Gladden is a pulpit orator of more than Installation. Age of Elks of To- stall Officers at Ave., Friday Eve 1905. Officers there will be a reception and is served. The public is invited. the Sick Room. things. Trained nurses know mizer, with a mild disinfectant, make the air clean and refresh- resh absorbent cotton, a hot tle things that help the patient. es know that we have all these the most dependable qualities. etting you know it. PHARMACY. 732 Kansas Ave. INSURED? Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Corporated Under the Laws of Kansas, for $350, $500 and $1000. and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20. Dored Fraternal Insurance in the United States. Should carry some Insurance. We want every town. Write at once for terms. Ladies of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. J. G Groves, Nat'l Treas. HILDERS, Nat'l Soc. avenue, Topeka, Kansas. --- ordinary ability, and a fearless defender of his race. He visited the Industrial school and other places of interest, and was delighted with the city and the advancement of our people in Topeka and other portions of Kansas. He is one of the leading men of Colorado, and the colored people usually consult him on matters of importance pertaining to state issues. While here he was the guest of Dr. O. A. Taylor. The Oak Leaf club was delightfully entertained Wednesday by Mrs. D. Ray at her home on Clay street. After the general routine of business Miss Ogeal Wilson, and her sister, Mrs. Alexander, furnished some very select music. The hostess served a lovely two-course lunch. The club then adjourned to meet with Mrs W. Small on the 17th. Prof. Jackson and his band are preparing to give a grand concert about the 30th. Show your race pride by assisting this worthy organization. It is a credit to the state and also the Negro race. Talk won't pay hall rent or buy music. It's our duty to turn out to their entertainments, and thereby assist in making the organization bigger and better. Miss Cora Bennett, who is now a student in the State Manual Training school at Pittsburg, writes that she is progressing nicely with her studies and that she will probably return home next month. Miss Bennett is one of Topeka's best young ladies, and has a host of friends who note her progress with pleasure and when she returns, a m warwelcome awaits her. John Sebold, one of the leading citizens of Dayton, Ohio, who is employed in one of the largest mercantile establishmeots in that state, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Thos. Widner, wife of the popular mailcarrier and one of Topeka's most highly respected families. Mr. Sebold will be in the city about ten days. and will have the pleasure of visiting various public and private institutions which we know will be a source of great pleasure. He is also a delegate to the U. B. Conference which consists of representatives from all parts of the United States and foreign countries. This ss his first visit to the Sunflower state and he seems very much impressed with the wonderful progress made in the few years since she has been a state. We hope to see Mr. Sebold again in Kansas, not as a visitor, but a citizen. Institute Closing. You and your friends are invited to attend the commencement exercises of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, May 14 to 17. The program is as follows: Sunday, May 14 at 3 p. m. baccalaureate sermon, Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, Ph. D., Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. Monday May 15, class day exercises, 3 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, Denver. Wednesday, May 17, 3 p. m., Commencement exercises. Address Rt. Rev. Abram Grant, D.D., Presiding Bishop, Fifth Episcopal district, A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kas. Presentation of diplomas, Hon. I. L. Dayhoff, State superintendent of Public Instructions. All exercises will be held at the Institute. Take cemetery car. Arrangements have been made for vehicles to meet all cars. All exercises will begin promptly on time. We trust that our Topeka friends will avail themselves of the opportunity to see the work. The work of the Industrial Departments will be on exhibition throughout the exercises. A new choir was organized in the Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church. The following officers were elected: Prof. E. Ridley, president; Mrs. M. Strodder, vice president and chorister; Miss Lulu Dupree, sec'y Miss Fannie Williams, ass't ue'c'y; Charles Wardlaw, jr., treasurer; Miss Jane Chiles, organist; members: Musses Anna Chiles; Ola Dupree, Jesse Chiles, Mamie Sradley Silvia Porter and J. S. Chiles. The new choir rendered some very good music last Sunday. The stewards of Brown's chapel will give a social in Chiles' hall Saturday evening. The ladies are preparing to give you a nice supper for ten cents. All are invited. Miss Mamie Spradley entertained the sewing circle of Brown's chapel Friday. Those who were absent surely missed a good dinner. Quarterly meeting the fourth Sunday in May. All pastors and congregations are invited. Presiding Elder G. A, Griffith will be with us. A Voice from the Fifth Ward From the State Journal. The Fifth Ward Roosevelt club, a Negro organization, is one of the factions which is contributing to a political vendetta which is on in that ward and into which Mayor Davis has been drawn. The mayor has been trying to make some appointments from the Fifth Ward which would be satisfaction to the Negro voters in that ward but he says that it is questionable if he will give the Fifth ward colored voters anything more at all because of their recriminations and backbiting. A. J. Wilson, president of the Fifth Ward Roosevelt club, says that the mayor hasn't played square with his supporters in that ward and that he has appointed two Bergundthal men to places upon the city's pay roll. Wilson says that both Robert DeFrantz, who was given a place as rod man in the city engineer's office, and Chas. Smith, reappointed as patrolman, were Bergunthal men and should not have received appointments, while the men that voted and worked for him were applicants for plaees. That the latter were turned down, says Wilson, is a direct slap in the face. Wilson said, "With regard to the factions down in the Fifth ward please allow me to say, that the two factions down there have been in opposition to each other ever since the so-called law and order people tried so hard to defeat Bert Lucas and Galen Nichols for county offices the same faction who tried to defeat one of the best judges in the state of Kansas, Z. T. Hazen; the same faction who tried so defeat W. H. Davis for mayor and who will also try to defeat every other good man who is not a member of the so called law and order faction. It is the same faction that defeated James S. Warner, one of the best business men in the city of Topeka, simply because he was not a member of the law and order crowd down in the Fifth ward. It is not the Negroes fighting themselves down in the Fifth ward but it is that law and order crowd all over the city. For instance, look at Clarence Moss. I was told by good authority that tee people all over the city had signed his petition that he might be retained as electric light trimmer. Another man who made himsel obnoxious to every voter in his precinct had also signers all over the city that he be retained. Mayor Davis says, 'I have told those people that they will have to get together before I give the Fifth ward any thing.' Now, then, we who nominated and elected Mr. Davis are told that we will have to get together before we can get an appointment under his administration. We will never do so. We did not go out of the precinct, to clean up this law and order crowd and we will not go out to get some one to sign a petition for an appointment. When Mr. Jackson was on the police force, we put in no petition asking Mr. Bergunthal to retain him but we took our medicine. P. C. Thomas was on the sanitary force when Mr. Bergunthal was elected and the next morning tendered his resignation. We put in no application under Mr. Bergunthal's administration for places, and we think that those who were defeated at the polls should ask no more than we." Through the zealous efforts of Grand Chancellor J. E. Lewis, on the 5th inst. Toas Lodge No. 10, P. of P. and Arria court No. 7, I O. O. C., the city of Wichita and the state of Kansaswere honored with a visit from the Supreme Grand Chancellor, S. W. Stark. In the evening a reception was tendered the visitor in which 275 persons participated. The members of the Masonic lodge, the Eastern Star, the Odd Fellows, and the Household of Ruth were guests. The address of welcome was delivered by J. E. Lewis, G. C.; a brief welcome on behalf of the citizens of Wichita was extended by Hon. A. T. Glover; on behalf the Odd Fellows by J. L. Harper; J. T. extended the welcome for the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Stark responded briefly and to the point, speaking encouragingly to the fraternities and to the race. A lasting honor has been conferred upon Kansas by the visit of Supreme G. C. C. Stark to the city of Wichita. The Court of Calanthe meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 2:30 p.m. The Grand W. C. will visit the court this week. Mrs. L. Olden has been ill the past two weeks. Mrs. Lee Anderson, W. E. of the court, came down from Newton this week to attend lodge. PUBLICATION NOTICE No. 23258. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. M. L. Wagner, Plainiff, The said defendant will take notice that she has been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action, and that unless she answers the petition of plaintiff on or before June 27th, A. D. 1905, the said petition of plaintiff will be taken as true, and judgment rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant, on the ground of abandonment. [SEAL.] JOSEPH REED, Plaintiff's Att'y. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Eli Ulamperl, Plaintiff. The State of Kansas to H. O. Johnson, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff has filed the above suit in the above court against you, asking for judgment upon an account for $14.00 and therein a garnishment has been issued to The Atohison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Co., and said Railroad Co. have answered that they are indebted to you in the sum of $14.00 and that unless you answer herein, on or before the 27th day of February, 1905, the bill of particulars filed will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly and an order issued to said garnishee, directing them to pay said sum into court to be applied upon the plaintiff's claim. Whereof: You will take due notice. M. F. LAYCOCK, Olerk of the Court of Topaska. Are You Going to Kansas City? Ex-SLAVES Send me your names at once. Year Age. er-Master's name and your postoffice address. Send two-seat stamp her reply and I will send you some REJOICING INFOR- MATION. Write SIMPLE RIPENEL Kernie Yong 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 petition filed therein by the 10th day of June, 1905, the petition will be taken as true, and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff accordingly. [SEAL] I. S. CURTIS. TABERNACLES. Number 1 Mrs. Lula Buford, 2509 North 6th Kansas City, Kans. 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chestnut St, Iola, Kansas. 3 Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 North Main Council Bluffs, Iowa. 5 Mrs. Mollie Spencer, 502 V. St., Atchison, Kans. 6 Mrs. Fronia McCloud, 118 S. Mulberry St, Ottawa, Kans. 7 Mrs. N. E. Wigely, 506 N. 5th St., Salina Kans. 8. Mrs. Anna Fallings, Cherryvale, Kansas. 10 Mrs. Maggie Fishback, 1795 Mass, Lawrence, Kans. 11 Mrs. Jennie Flod, 406 Oakland, Kansas City, Kans. 12 Miss Cora Sango, 2058 North Front St., Kansas City, Kans. 13 Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kans. 15 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, Box 315, Wier City, Kans. 16 Mrs. Nancy Preston, 1507 Clark St, Parsons, Kans. 17 Mrs. A. Masie, 615 Barbee, Ft. Scott, Kans. 20 Mrs. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom, Ft. Scott, Kans. 28 Mrs. Susie Willis, 21 St., T. Granda, Parsons, Kans. 29 Mrs. Alberta Chivers, 210 N. 9th., Leavenworth, Kans. 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio, Leavenworth, Kans. 32 Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont. 33 Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 West 15th, Wichita, Kans. 35 Mrs. Fannie Washington, 627 N. 27, S. Omaha, Neb. 37 Mrs. Mary Roberson, 1011 Maple St., Atchison, Kans. 38 Mrs. Patsy B. Gooding, Box 338, Wier City, Kans. 52 Miss Jennie Alexander, 948 Penn, Lawrence, Kans. 63 Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, 1112 Oakland, Kansas City, Kans. 77 Mrs. A. Pickens, 250 E. 15th, Topeka, Kans. 85 Mrs. Ella Cornish, N. Topeka, Kans. 89 Mrs. Maggie Brown, 1204 Dodge, Omaha, Neb. 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 310 N. 12, Omaha, Neb. 92 Mrs. Mary L. Williams, 717 C. St., Lincoln, Neb. 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., N. Topeka, Kans. 559 Mrs. Christena Bell, 294 N. William St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 11 St., Coffeyville, Kans. 777 C. M'S ADDRESSES 331. Number. 1 William M. Watkins, Box 184, Wier City, Kans. 2 Andrew Smith, 308 East Eleventh St, Coffeyville, Kans. 3 Geo. W. Taylor, 111 Mound, Atchison 4 Geo. C. Tucker, 1313 Dodge, Omaha, Neb. 5 J. T. Howard, 120 Kan. Ave., Topeka 8 R. M. Bingham, 1727 E. Oak St. Ft. Scott. Kans. 10 J. H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman Leavenworth. 13 A. H. Morton, Parsons. 15 R. H. Hudson, 109 S. 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The P Send all TOPEKA, KANSAS. --- --- Ladies' Size, Fine Gold Watch, $30:00. and all --- 112 EAST SEVENTH STREET. 10 Graphophone - Free! To the person sending in the largest number of paid-up subscriptions to THE PLAINDEALER by July 1, 1905, we will give absolutely free our grand prize of a $35 Victor Graphophone, the only condition is that the minimum number of subscriptions shall be fifty. This contest is open to all comers. Send in your subscriptions. P.O. State, 1905. Find enclosed $ for subscriptions to THE PLAINDEALER, for which count votes for in the Grand Prize Graphophone Contest. Signed: Clip out, fill out and send in this Coupon. 9th Cavalry Coupon. P.O. State 1905. I cast votes for. Gents' Size, Fine Gold Watch, $50.00. The Plaindealer PRIZE GOLD WATCH as the most popular non-commissioned officer of the Ninth U. S. Cavalry. FORT SCOTT, KANS. Mrs. Wiley Sexton and daughter, Miss Nora, entertained on Thursday afternoon from two until five in honor of her sister, Mrs. Thornton, and her little neice, of Denver. Daniel Banks and wife of the East side are enjoying a visit from their daughter, Mrs. Harrison, and her husband of Chicago. Willie Leslie of Pittsburg has returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives. Mrs. Emma Redd returned to her home in Kansas City Sunday after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Anna Still, wife. of Gus Still, departed this life Friday evening after a lingering illness. She was a loving wife and an affectionate neighbor, and will be greatly missed. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of the entire community. The remains were shipped to Olathe Sunday morning for burial. Quite a number of Ft. Scott boys and girls were down from Kansas City on the excursion Sunday. Bedford Larue is building an addition to his neat little cottage on South Andrick. Mrs. Dudley, wife of Rev. Dudley, is still on the sick list. Jonas Kinder, Bennie Kinder, Simon Mitchell and Irving Ford are on the sick list. J. B. Bass, traveling agent for THE PLAINDEALER is in the city. Mrs. Mollie Collier is on the sick list. The Rev. J. P. Howard, the noted evangelist, will hold a series of meetings here this week, under the auspices of the A. M. E. church. School closed last week with a grand program. Everyone enjoyed the children's effort. John Davis and wife will reside in Kansas City in the future. Little Corinne Knight had the STRAIGHT TALK. God is a great king and must be feared, must be honored and must be praised. If you are a sinner, get converted. If you are a Christian, live a Christian, and not a hypocrite. Christ told us to deny ourselves, but this don't look much like it when we bind ourselves down to different evil things. Men, that is not the cross of Christ, neither denying ourselves, but its doing our own way. Don't hide in the dens and rocks of the mountains from the face of God; but serve him in spirit and in truth, then you can see his face in peace. Don't look for race pedigree or the color of a man's face, but everybody that serves God right is accepted. Fear no man's hard looks; don't fear death, don't fear to praise God, but preach the Word, all you saints. Only a few more days and Christ will come. JOHN HARRISON. Junction City, Kans. LIBERTY. NEWS. Mrs. Clay Pearly is slowly recovering from an attack of paralysis. Mrs. America Robinson of Kansas City, grand matron of the O. E. S. of this state, visited the chapter in this city Saturday night. The chapter is progressing nicely. The senior class of of the Garrison school was entertained by their literature teacher, Miss H. Vivian Anderson, on Friday night. The hours were from 5 to 8 p. m. In a guessing contest the prizes were won by Carrie Stephenson and Minnie Beauchamp. Sunday will be quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Prosperity Among Kansas Negroes. Prosperity Among Kansas Negroes. CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE. has a gasoline engine and his shop is well equipped for any any kind of mechanical work, both wood and iron. His brother, Mr. J. H. Powers, is connected with him in this business. George Powers at one time lived in Topeka and was in the employ of the Barber Asphalt Co. He was married to the daughter of Mr. Smith, who was for several years a constable in this city. Mr. Powers has three fine boys who are learning rapidly in school, and the eldest is developing quite a talent for music. We visited his lovely home and we saw that he is also making great progress in the business world. As he is doing in Garnett, there is no reason why hundreds of our men could not be doing likewise in other parts of the state and country. We also had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Sam Rodgers, one of the leading politicians and substantial men of Garnett. We also met Mrs. Hicks of Crutchfield, who is a reliable and highly respected citizen of that town. We were glad to know that Rev. J. M. Pope, pastor of the A. M. E. church of that city, is doing nicely. He reports wonderful progress in his church. Mr. John Tolson, one of the substantial residents of that city and night clerk at one of the leading hotels, is a very pleasant gentleman to meet. In Garnett the white population is reasonably fair and we find no distinction among the people. The only complaint we heard of is that the Republicans do not treat the colored voters as fair as they might, under the circumstances. They should place some colored man in a position where he not only could represent his party and his race but draw some of the money from the public treasury. We met Mr. Beamus, the postmaster, who is one of Anderson county's popular business men and politicians. There is some talk of his entering the race for congressman. IOLA. We arrived early Saturday morning in Iola. There we met Rev. J. R. Ransom, presiding elder, who was conducting quarterly conference at that place. Our agent, Mr. Irving Green, who is one of the representatives of this paper in that town, has the garbage contract. He is a prominent citizen. We also met Mr. Tom Green, his brother, who is one of the best blacksmiths in all Kansas. He is employed in one of the largest shops in Iola and is a first-class mechanic. He is a young man and has worked himself up and merits all the recognition and honor due a young man who strives to make himself a factor in the community in which he lives, and we must say that the Green boys' services are invaluable to the colored people of Iola. They take the lead in most everything that is of interest to the race and stand up for their rights. We also met Mr. William E. Hester, of the firm of Gordon & Hester, who successfully conducts a first-class restaurant, open day and night. He is enjoying a good business. We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. J. S. Bass and his estimable family. Dr. Bass is one of the leading physcians of the town. He owns a fine residence within two squares of the court house. He has been in Kansas but a very short time, about two years, but he has accumulated considerable property. He is well liked and highly respected by all the people of Iola who know him and enjoys a lucrative practice. He is the second colored graduate from the Meharry College at Nashville, Tenn., and one of the three who volunteered their services to go to Chattanooga, Tenn., during the yellow fever epidemic and prescribe for the patients. After the epidemic had subsided and he returned home, he was accorded a great ovation by the citizens of his home town, Murfreesboro. He is a member of the Medical Fraternity of Iola and also the state and last January he was awarded a place of prominence at the banquet given by the Fraternity. Among the invited guests were Congressman Scott and other distinguished persons. Dr. Bass has a son who is now attending the college at Nashville. The doctor is a kind and hospitable gentleman and is doing much to elevate the condition of the people. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Harris and son, Mr. John Papan, who are great admirers of our paper, and would not miss an issue for scarcely anything, did much to assist us in reaching our old subscribers and securing new ones. These people are the most industrious in Iola. They are eccomical and painstaking and make every dollar count. We had the pleasure of riding in their new run-about, just arrived from Chicago, and we are glad to say we were the first to initiate it. Mr. Papan is a brick-layer by trade and is one of the leading men on the work of Richey & Hanley, contractors, and was considered the fastest man on the work until a serious accident happened to him some time ago by a wall caving in on him, breaking a limb. He is doing nicely under the circumstances and we predict great things for him. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. S. W. Banks and his wife. He is one of the wealthiest colored men in that part of the country and owns considerable property. They own a lovely home in the heart of the city and accommodate a few of the nice people of the race who should happen to stop over in the city. Mr. Banks is treasurer of the organization of colored men who raised $150 to employ a lawyer to prosecute the case of the policeman who killed a colored man some time ago in that city. He is a public-spirited man and does much for the elevation of the people. We also met Mr. J. W. Miller of Thayer, Kansas, R. R. 4, who owns a large farm of 186 acres, 29 head of cattle, 7 horses, 350 hogs, and lots of stuff growing. Mr. Miller loves farm life and is wealthy as a result of close attention to it. He has a wife and four children who share his happiness. He is a Virginian by birth, an energetic and enterprising man and is not contented unless he is doing something to assist in developing the race and in his idle moments developing his farm. We are proud of such men and only sigh for hundreds more like him. We hope the man, Frederickson, a half-stringer officer, who killed Rich Bolden on the pretext that he was afraid colored men, will get his just reward, for his own statement shows most conclusively that he was unfit to be an officer, and the most obnoxious thing of all is that after killing the man he is continued on the police force. The case is set for trial and from what we can understand of the situation, he will be convicted. The colored people of the town are to be commended on employing an assistant to help the county attorney to push the case, as they thought his attorney may become overworked and exhaused and not be able to be on foot to carry on business, but we hope he will and we know the county attorney will do what he can to bring out justice and right. Our old townsman, John Jordan, is still in Iola and is doing well. He is employed by the Barber Asphalt Co. We met several leading colored men who are doing all they can to build up the town. We were certainly proud that we made this trip, as the people in southern Kansas seem to enjoy life in the highest. Just think of it! In Iola, Garnett and Osawatomie the people have to pay from $1.50 to $2.00 per month for both light and heat, which insures quick meals, clean kitchens, clean hands and no worry about coal and ashes. We would like to have the pleasure of living in such a community in the winter months, whereby we could be comfortable and not taxed to death for heat. There are several hundred colored people in Iola employed for the most part in the cement works, which is one of the leading industries of the town. We met Sheriff Richardson who is a very pleasant gentleman and a distinguished officer who likes to have the newspaper man call around occasionally. There is a beautiful court house which has just been constructed and is now occupied by all the county officers in that city. —NICK CHILES. LEAVENWORTH, KANS. Mrs. E. Jackson of Colorado Springs is visiting relatives in the city. Rev. Cole of Garden City filled the A. M. E. pulpit last Sunday. Mesdames Banks and Saunders are on the sick list. Miss Katie Barbee is home, after spending the winter in St. Joseph. St. Phillips Episcopal church gave an entertainment at G. A. R. hall last Wednesday evening for the benefit of the church. John Overr of Kansas City was in the city last Thursday. A delightful time was enjoyed Thursday evening at the meeting of the Progressive club, which was held at the residence of Mrs. Pryor Williams. Walter M. Brown of the Ninth cavalry was married to Mrs. Charity Thomas Saturday. The death of Mrs. Sallie F. Johnson at her home, 104 Ohio street last Monday proved quite a severe shock to her relatives and her many friends extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. "Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days," so one of our young ladies has found out by advertising in THE PLAINDEALER, for by that simple means a gold mine, a home and a husband have appeared upon the horizon. Mrs. M. Gillum of St. Joseph was called here by the death of her aunt, Mrs. S. F. Jackson. Miss Marie A. Gilmore Graduate Trained Nurse Of Freedman's Hospital, Washington, DC —Will nurse by the week in Leavenworth or abroad. ADDRESS: 624 Fifth Ave., Leavenworth, Ks. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. Sophia M. Treadwell, Plaintiff, 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 forth in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, custody of children, and alimony. SOPHIA M. TREADWELL. By J. R. McNARY, her Attorney. --- 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. 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This great offer must be taken in advance, based money by registered letter by money ordered on day of publication or express order. Write YOUR name and address pictally, and address, last name. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 3100 E. PINEBAD ST., RICHMOND, VA. BOYNTON, I. T. In February J. E. Toombs, G. M. of the G. U. O. F., passed through the town on his return from Ridge, where he had established an Odd Fellows. While here he authorized Capt. G. T. Robinson to work up a lodge. The work was entered into, and has resulted in a splendid lodge. Tuesday of last week the lodge was instituted with the following officers: Geo. T. Robinson, N. G.; Bartley Bolds, V. N. G.; H. W. Carter. P. S.; Jno. B. Smith, treasurer; David Bell, chaplain, together with the usual past officers. Odd Fellowship is spreading in the territory under Grand Master Toombs. A Hcuse of Ruth will follow the organization of Boynton Light Lodge. Rev. Chas. R. Tucker, P. E. of the A. M. E. church, held his second quarterly meeting here on the 6th and 7th. He preached on Sunday, received into the church four members and baptized two. Rev, J. M. Granberry preached in the afternoon, Dr. A. J. Alston has put in a soda fountain. Harry Brown, who was brought home from Texas recently, is dead. Rodgers and Ezell have closed their meat market and have opened a tailoring establishment. Howard Brothers, late of Texas, have opened a hardware store. It is the first of the kind the writer ever saw, that is, it is the first colored firm of the kind. There is another innovation—Charles Ezell is conducting a department store—the only in town Scott and Sons have moved into their new livery stable which was built on the ruins of their recently burned stables. Mrs. Paul Merriwether has come from the Choctaw Nation to join her husband, and will make this her future home. Mrs. Wiley Jones of Muskogee was here this week. George K. Davidson was over from Muskogee this week. E. P. Darden, M. D., has ended his career in less than two months. He is a quack. He may succeed somewhere. 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. Sasa Se een == — ‘=e