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Topeka Tribune-Recorder from Topeka, Kansas • 1

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i Aim 1 m- a' Established 1876. TRIBUNE, Rstablished isno Established tuu. lUCEKA TRIBUNE, Revived 1883. TOPEKA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1885. NO.

32. Among the many who attended the On education Jas. H. Hubbard, I. N.

which report was very ably and eloquent TOPEKA TRIBUNK. SUMMER You Know ly discussed by Revs. J. C. Embey, B.

F. Lawrence fair were Mrs. Buckner and Triplett and Matthew Jones. On mission, circuits and stations J. W.

Braxton, Wm. Harwell A F. Jackson, -THAT- Watson, and J. C. C.

Owens. Rev. Embey Mr8, Hunter, of Topeka, dwelt upon race pride as manifested left for Leavenworth on by all the ancient races and nations cit- tDe 12tn mi- take his position as prin- TBRMSi eopr.osMyear.. DRESS 80 1 00 fit copy, six lng tne Jews, Greeks and Romans, an.1 clPal or school. oopy, three miLLARD'S CLIMAX fiUG TOBACCO i Tin Tag; Roue Fine Cut Chewin-ltpplngs, Black, blown and Yellow tuc belt and cheapest, quality consider Buum copy, one mouth trail tax.

fx, JO 1 SO 1 25 one year, each copy sea, one year, each Ohaaeef GOODS, and C. H. Brown. Six other committees were appointed on temperance, state of church, Sabbath schools, jurditciary, state of the country and Bible cause. There were also appointed oommitees on deeds, conference stewards, memoirs, and to examine candidates for admission and promotion in the conference.

Prof. Jackson, was followed by Bishop in an instructive address, to the members of tbe conference. At 4 VARIETY BEAT A paper owned by colored men and published in behalf of the humbled citizens, especially, and the public good in general, circulating freely among the working class of Kansas. A. good advertising, medium rates furnished on application, emit money to us by postal note, mot.ey order or bank draft.

Address, WW showing wherem we should cherish a deeper pride for our own race. His arguments were sound and logical. Rev. T. J.

Meritt of Lawrence was introduced to the conference. After some other minor transactions the conference took a recess till 5 o'clock r. bnt before that hour it was our painful duty to depart for home and for the report of the remainder of the session we shall have to depend upon our faithful correspondent. We met many old friends and acquaintances and made many new ones, and we are pleased to say that all due courtesy wat shown the Tribune-Recorder throngh its representative by the Bishop, the mem ISOAV Ott SALE. Mr.

and Mrs. Gale, of Topeka, were the guest of Mrs. Alex Johnson on the 12th inst Mrs. Mary J. Cline, Misses Jennie and Cassie Moore, Francis E.

Deane and Mamie B.Johnson returned from a week's visit in Topeka on the 7th inst. They report a grand time. Anon Atchison, Sept 8, 1885. In Saturday's issue, August 29th, a piece appeared in your column, among the Atchison notes, headed "The Smother's scandal." It has caused considerable comment as to who had it published, and the final supposition was that the corresponding agent of this city must have been the person, it being in connection with the Atchison notes, to which she signs her name "Ceres." This young lady has for several years successfully been employed as a teacher in the Lincoln sohool, and is therefore well known and highly respect, ed by all; a lady of high culture, possessing sound judgment and superior talent p. m.

Rev. J. H. Walton delivered the annual sermon, which was an able effort, and listened to with marked attention. At 6:80 the conference adjourned to 9 a.

In white goods we have Persian lawns Tribune IiEcoKDRa Tub. Topeka, Kansas. GRAND EMANCIPATION CELE Friday morning. At 8 clock p. m.

the house was filled to over flowing by an intelligent audience to listen to the educational sermon by Rev. A. E. Jackson, of bers of the conference, visiting brethern India linens, Victoria lawns, Swiss mulls, Plaid Imvnb, striped lawns, Jlyured Swiss, dotted Swiss. WH ALSO HAVE BRATION.

There will be a grand emancipation celebration at Garfield Park during the Leadville. The subject was handled in a masterly manner and well received. Prof Mitchell, of Wilberforce college, day and at the Grand Opera House at night of the 22nd of September, which is on Tuesday of next week. BLACK LINEN LAWNS. followed with a short, but comprehensive address on the "Negro problem." His remarks were forcible and to the point, and We hope to have one of the grandest met with the hearty approbation of the vast audience.

times ever had in Topeka. Senator P. B. Plumb will be present and speak on emancipation at the Grand Opera House at night. Senator Ingalls will probably be present, but we are not sure of that and sisters and the citizen of Wyandotte.

Of the many ministerial reports presented at the session, we select the one that stands far above all the rest in every item, namely that of our old true and trusted friend, P. A. Hubbard of BANNER REPORT. Contingent money $0.00 Dollar money 88.00 Church missionary, 10.00 Sunday School mtssionarymouey, 30.00 Pastor's support 1,288.00 Pastor's traveling expenses 30.00 Presiding Elders traveling expenses, 13.80 Presiding Elder's support, 109.90 Bishod's traveling expenses 25.00 For education, 10.00 The conference met at 9 o'clock, Friday 0 OA BLACK PACIFIC LAWNS, BLACK SWISS MULL, WHITE FIGURE. InColoredGoods POINTED LINEN LAWNS, POINTED PACIFIC LA WAS, SATTEENS, CHAM BR AYS, FINE GINGHAM morning, in tne second day session.

Bishop Brown conducted the opening services. VTorlJ. ist in the Therefore the better class of citizens oould hardly think that she would stoop so low as to interfere with a family affair so much as to have it published in that form. El der Smothers, himself, paid but little (if any) attention to it, as to all other publications that have appeared against him. He being a well known Christian gentleman of the highest type, as well as a model of society, rests assured that in the end all things will be well.

He therefore refuses to answer any publication until the proper time. We are hoping to have a large number of people from abroad. Several of the societies have agreed to turn out and march to the park. Music will be furnished by The minutes of the previous session were read and approved. The following ministers were introduced the Western Star Band, and probably one or two others.

All kinds of refreshments Freedmen's Ar OF KANSAS to the conference and given seats within the bar: Revs. Ricketts, C. Baker, G. W. will be had at the park during the day, Every body go there and enjoy yourself Guy, James Madison and Rev.Brown( all of the Missouri conference; Rev.

G. If and hear of the day we celebrate. Church extentioo, 30.00 and paying dbts2813.40 Bible cause, 3.00 Total for church purposes 4764.70 At 8 p. m. Senator Plumb and others f7 White Robes from to The editor of your most creditable and interesting paper wrote a private letter to Rev.

Smothers making an apology for will speak at the Grand Opera House. THE BOARD OF DIBKCTOHS different Christian denominations, and C. Christburg, of Topeka; Rev. B. W.

Arnett, the financial secretary, and Rev. F. D. Swind, of Wyandotte, and Rev. J.

Russell, of Ottawa. Prof. Johnson, of Money in Trustee's treasury! 2113.00 as representaUve raeu from tbe several Swiss and Nainsook Edgings and In Let every body hear him talk of Lincoln and emancipation. After the speaking Increase in membership .7.7. 126 9uf a Publication appearing in bis sertions.

uie ataie.i EXECUTIVE committee: UH.EY, D. Emporia. B. Jetmore. Topckii.

Topeka, was accorded a seat at the reporter's table, as representative of the Trib refreshments will be served at the First A. M. E. church on 7th and Topeka SUNDAY SCHOOL. Teachers, 7 Officers 4 O.

S. MlJNBELL U. Council avenue, while those who wish to enjoy a social dance will remain at the Grand une-Recorder. Rev. J.

H. Hubbard, of the Denver district, made an able report for the churches under his charge. Rev, ove. SPARTMENT8 OF INSTRUCTION! All Over Embroideries. Opera and dance on the stage.

13 Children's Course For further information in regard to Primary. commits; swung ne was anseni at me time, for, had he been home, it should never been published. In the city of Atchison, however, we have some busybodies who attend to every ones business, leaving their own undone and who never once think of "home." So in this case we have such a one in the person of Mr. John Callaway, who is ex posed by his mother in a private letter to Elder Smothers, which reads as follows: Saturday, Sept 5, 1885, 6:30 p. m.

Rv. mot it km. -wmlt. p- I I F. M.Dale, of Manhattan, took exception to some fanoied mistreatment of the presiding elder, and complained quite bitter" speakers and other matters, see bills, or a.

Adult uourse. 1. Normal. 89 Money collected for the school. Money for missionary purposes $30.00 Hati and Apica 5.00 Education, 3.00 Children's day, ...6.00 Thj report needs no comment from us it speaks for itself and forthe Revrend call upon the manager at the Tribune All Over Laees.

2. Business. 1 A 1 IADEMIC. office. Come one, come all, and let us ly.

Rev. Hubbard, in a very quiet and mild way, defended himself and Revs nuustriuij 14. Domestic. celebrate the day that made us freemen. to tho old and young.

Triplett and Collins; And P. A Hubbard also spoke in glowing terms of the christian character and sympathetic nature of AFRICAN EETHODIST CONFEU- Beautiful Egyptian and Oriental Laees. ENCE. The annual Kansas conferance of the gentleman in plainer, londer and more eloquent terms than we have at our command. We hope to obtain a list of the appointments before we go to press that they may accompany this report We shall be pleased to have you ex' amine our line this week.

Rev. J. H. Hubbard. The discussion was growing interestingly warm when the bishop came to the rescue and poured oil African Methodist Episcopal church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the A eat helps are offered to tut pupil.

ut Library and Reading Koom, a large i History collection, etc. ft? dollars will pay tbe necessary expense 'ding and books for Ave mouths 111 the regular teachors, all Christians, and missionary pastor. Primary Schools opened the second of September; the Academy nday of October, urther information, address ANDREW ATCHISON. Principal. ap, Morris Kan, on the troubled waters, and what for a M.

E. church, corner Seventh and Ann that that piece that appeared in the 7Vt'f-ttne, about you, waa not written by my daughter Mary. She was absent from the city when it came out in the paper, or aha would have written to you concerning it long ago. Although it was in with her letter, which had her name signed "Ceres'1 at the bottom, as she always signs her letters to the Topeka Tribune. She did not street, Wyandotte.

The presididing bish CONCERT AT LAWRENCE. At the invitation of Rev. T. J. Merritt while looked like a cyclone turned out to be only a small tempest in a very small teapot.

Rev. P. A. Hubbard spoke very eloquently and forcibly against the advis op, J. M.

Brown, D. D. L. L. beisg present, the hymn, "Jesus Thy Name" was Mills sung, followed by prayer by Rev.

William ability of the P. E. system at present, but M. Orr, and scripture reading by the bish the bishop said it was a law of the general op, rue secretary men called tne roll or NOTICE. the Kansas conference.

The following conference and as agent of that body he could but inforce it and that it was only a the local editor boarded the afternoon train of Wednesday la to attend and act as stage manager of a concert, to be given at his church in Lawrence. Some time ago we had the occasion to speak of Lawrence, and we expressed a wish at some future time to Bee Lawrence under more favorable circumstances thau we did at that time. The opportunity was given us last week. We are proud to say that Law John Johnson will txke notice that The following answered: he lias been miod by Johanna llellen Elders J. W.

Braxton, P. E. Weir. J. in th District Court for H.

V. WILSON'S Bap Eating House BAKERY, 9, Vjrter 4h and HMliay Btrif.t nee unity, 8tte of KHrmas.ttiat her petition wus tiled with the clerk of Wallace, James H. Hubbard, F. Dales, P. A.

Hubbard, Mathew Jones, C. waste of time and words to discuss it. After some further discussion on minor topics, adjournment was taken to 4 p. m. to listen to the missionary sermon by Rev.

W. Howell, of North Lawrence, at which time the house was well filled and the openiug exercises were conducted by Rev. said court on the 15th lay of April write that part about you and your affairs. John has been trying ever so long to get her to put it in; but she refused and said it was none of her business. He told her that the subscribers wanted it put in, and that white editors would ask why the colored people didn't put it in their papers about you, but still she refused.

Then he slipped and wrote it himself, and put it under her notes, as if she had written it. If you reply to it reply to him, as Uv, of us had anything to do with it. He wrote aad told the editor to put it in with the Atchison notes. When Mary comes she will see you about it This is A. D.

1885. and that, the said John Johnson must answer said pell H. Brown, S. M. Bird, H.

H. Lucas, A W. Ramsey, William Harwell, J. L. Grigsby, William A.

Moor, nnd H. A. Lewin. M. deacons, William Webb, J.

S. Walton, Richard Jackson, B. Cyrus, rence did herself credit. The concert was a grand success in almost every particular, and the only fault that we could find is that some of the pieces were too lion on or before the 4th day of September, 1885 or the snini' will be taken as true and judKineiit will be rendered against Mm decreeing the suid plaintiff end A.T. AS, II.

11. Dupot Platform. TOPEKA, KANSAS. A. J.

Russell, of Ottawa. The sermon was short and to the point, and showed the speaker to be a coming young man in the Master's cause. Henry W. King and N. Collins, local rorever from the said defendant accord ing to the prayer of thesaid petitioner deacons: Michael Gibson, Samuel Cook, H.

B. Hunn, Cornelius Carper, and Revs At 8 clock p. the church was liter Welch, liUwrencH, vvelcn, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attw-t: Li. M.

Curtis, Clerk. 4t C. II. Lewis and John L. Davis.

The Nice CIV nn vis FURNISHED IODUERS. all we know about it, and it is the truth. Very respectfully, Mrs. Mart Callaway. lengthy.

The singing was simply grand, and we must say for Lawrence that it is ahead of Topeka in musical talent. The speaking and reading were good and reflected great credit upon all concerned. LAWRENCE INKLINGS. The concert at the A M. E.

church( given by Rev. Merritt, on Thursday and Friday evening, under the management ally packed with people. Rev. B. F.

Watson's club sang some most beautiful selec following visitors were introduced: Rev, J. C. Embry, of Philadelphia, mana tions, after which the services of the ger of the African Methodist Episcopal cted Willi Wllxon'B Kcstsursnt you will find Class Tonsorial PARLOR. evening began. Rev.

A. W. Ramsey was the first speaker, followed by Rev. B. W.

Book Concern; Rev. B. F. Watson, of the Southern Kansas conference; Rev. J.

W. Arnett, who spoke in a very forcible manner for about thirty minutes on the duties Notary Public Wilson, of the Southern Kansas conference; the presiding elder of the Fort Soott district; Rev. John Turner, of the Illinois conference; Professor S. D. of the church; the history, work performed, and the present strength of the A M.

Independence, Sept. 13, 1885. Mrs. J. W.

Oglesby returned home last week after a two month's visit in Wy an dotte with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Holt left here last Monday for a few day's visit in Bualing-ton with relatives. We understand that a great many of our citizens are going to take in the conference at Parsons.

We wish them a good time. Rev. P. Johnson will preach his fare REAL ESTATE, RENT LOAN AGENT, Mitchell, president of the Wilberforce of Prof. J.

W. Johnson, local editor of the Topeka Tribune. There was quite a large audience on both evenings. The occasion was enlivened with the appearance and musical voice of Mrs. M.

Brown, of Topeka, who rendered one of those soul charming solos se frequently render, ed by her. Also there was some fine mu-sio rendered by the ladies and gentlemen E. church. Showing that there are in the connection 54 annual conferences; 3,900 churches; 3,900 Sunday schools; 2,540 traveling preaches; 9,400 exhorteraand university and ex-president of Lincoln in stitute, of Missouri; D. W.

Oaks, pastor of the West Kansas A. M. E. church, Rev. J.

L. Davis, of the Baltimore con II I. KNOX Ac General Loan Apt KsnsM A9. TVtMK 4, Kam. Money to Loan on Mortgages, for parties on Mortgages.

Iuteret allowed on Time Deposits. Lands, Lots and Farms for sale. Mont-al Bonds bought nd sold. Domestic and gn Exchange furnished in amounts to suit. iae) Department pay mtorest at five par compounding one-half yvarly.

8eud for Infnrmallon Property and mouey always 011 hand. local preaches; 15,000 class leaders; official boards; and 4,000 sextons. Rev. Arnett said he had figures to prove of Lawrence, who assisted in the exercises ference, was transferred to this. A mini ber of the preachers are accompanied by OFFICE 139 KANSAS Avenue their wives.

that the A M. E. church is the largest organization in the world for moral and religious elevation. There are five mis Among the later arrivals at the 'confer I' ence were: both instrumental and vocal. Miss Mettie Hawkins, of Topeka, was the guest of Miss Lulu Jones, on the 9th and 10th inst Prof.

J. W. Johnson, of Topeka, was among Wednesday's arrivals, and left the following Friday for Wyandotte. Miss Bertie Iluddleson and brother left on the 12th inst. for Topeka.

Rev. C. H. Hurst, of Kansas City; Pro 8A OB Everything in our new list of well sermon here to-night He expects to leave for conference Wednesday the 15th. We can say that Mr.

Johnson has made a better progress here than any other preacher has for four years. Mr. A F. Thomas, of Chrryvale, was here, August 31, canvass ing the pictures of colored cheiftains. He had a great many subscribers.

Our publio school will commence next Monday, September 14. James H. Guy, operty many more bargain. sions in Africa and more are being asked for. The address was full of wit, humor, and argument and greatly pleased the great assembly.

Rev. J. H. Hubbard fol fessor W. J.

Johnson, of Topeka; Rev, Ceorge W. Gaines, of Maoon City, Attorney at Law, Rev. J. L. Jackson, of the Missouri con lowed with a few able remarks.

II. IIOLMHS. ference; Prof essor Jesse Newoome, of Illi Prtotieei in All Courts, Stata and Federal. Conference met in third days session nois: J. H.

Smith, J. V. Chenoweth, 10, Kanaatt Ave. Rev. T.

J. Merritt preaohed his discourse Sunday evening last, and G. Baker, Kelhs Baker and S. Mule, at 9 o'clock Saturday morning. Rev.

J. W. Braxton conducted the opening exercises. Minutes of the previous session of North Missouri oonferenco. Gives prompt attention lo all matters of Law, ColliiC.lous, Settlement of Estates, Pensions, Your patronage solicited, Offiae 1311 Kemeae eenue, XopeJca, Kan J.

H. Hubbard, was elected secretary of were read and approved. Dr. Lewin was 166 First Ave. Enst DRUGGIST -247.

Kansas Ave. the A. M. E. conference for the ensuing restored to his relation to the conference.

year. An able address of welcome, deliv The question of temperance, aa regards The A. M. folks will give an entertainment next Tuesday evening for the benefit of their minister, who will leave for conference Wednesday. The ladies of the Christian church will keep a dining hall at the fair grounds next week.

Miss Jennie Koontz, one of the teachers elected in our publio schools, came in last week from her home in Neosho county. left on the 15th for the South Kansas oon-ference. Miss Julia Riggs, of Topeka, was the guest of Miss Libbie Holland on the 10th and 11th inst Ghas. Brown, of Topeka, who has been visiting relatives in the city, left on the 11th inst Prof. W.

W. Jones, principal of the ered by Professor J. Jackson, was re spondedtoby Elder P. A Hubbard, in whisky and tobacco, was ably discussed by Revs. J.

W. Wallace, P. A Hubbard J. C. O.

Owens, M. Collins, G. C. Christ tits. Machine Oil.

Coal, Oil, liao an eloquent manner. The hym "Only an 'ne Lamps, Writing Paper Etv. II. d. TAYLOH Attorney-at-Law and Notary PuL lie Armor Bearer" was sung by the entire burg, and J.

Miller, and the use of whisky and tobaooo was severely condemned by oouference, after which the following committees were appointed all the speakers. Revs. Hubbard and "If You wfliit 11 'oo! UtWH prompt attention to all matter Chapel school, returned home on the 5th inst after spending a pleasant vacation in Troy, Wilberforce and Xenia, Ohio, On publio worship M. J. H.

A E. Stick returned from his eastern trip last week, and we hope will at once proceed to reorganize bis serenading par- Wallace declaring that tobacco waa only the stepping stone the twin sister to of law ana cnuecuom. 00i Corner Ath and Minnesota Aven Braxton and J. II. Hubbard.

The bishop added his testimony I On his return he visited Brunswick and ty, the summer evenings have been quiet we. Wyandotte, Has. 425 whisky, On finance Same as that on publio charge of his I and lonesome during the absence of Mr. against the two great evils, and earnestly St Louis, Mo. He took worship.

uare Meal, vill at 80 in. Ave. Oyatem atrvnl erory tylo. Ci I and i and eat for oiirtlf, Il IIOLLING. On contingent money J.

L. Grigsby, rPTJTQ 1 I 11 at Geo appealed to the members to refrain from sohool on the 14th inst their use. Mrs. Harris and Miss Francis Simon, Rev. A E.

Jackson read a very exoel- of Emporia, are guests of Mrs. T. J. Mer- William A. Moor and S.

W. Bird. Stick. If items ever were scarce here it waa about this time of year. The fair will commence here the 16th prox.

tRT EVKBBTT. Advertising Itiireau (10 Sprue 8t where adr veillslug coi trsois may bo, uad fur it l.i N.w- On disbursements P. A. Hubbard, A. lur lent report on the state of the country.

I ritt W. Ramsey and H. H. Lucas. i 'If rift ti.

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