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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. A GREAT SCHOOL CLOSES VOLUME V. Western University is Accomplishing a Great Work. At the Commencement Exercises Great Progress Was Shown A List of Attractions on the Program. The Commencement exercises for the week began on Sunday, May 54, at 3 o'clock, with the Baccalaureate sermon, preached by Rev. J. C. Caldwell, Independence Mo. "Behold, I have set before thee an open door." Rev. 111-8. Theme, "Opportunity." On Monday there was an exhibition of articles displayed from all the various departments, such as: Papers on various subjects, from the Normal and Elementary departments; articles and specifications from Carpentry and Cabinet Making department; articles of apparel such as are worn by the fair sex, from the Sewing department; specimens in book-keeping, commercial forms, stenography, touch type writing, etc. from the Business department; specimens of all classes of work done in a first class office, from the Printing department. The display was said by competent judges to be the finest display of work that they had ever seen turned out by any school in the West. On Monday, also, the first session of the Western University Chautauqua was held. Prof. Vernon, originator of this movement, called the assembly to order and briefly told the purpose of the meeting, telling of the work needed for racial uplift, and the desirability of bringing to light the deeds of charity, love and true nobility of the Negro; examples of success in spite of discouragements; examples of Negro thrift in business; of proficiency and worth in the professions; of Negro genius in scholarship and art. To make the work of the assembly effective, he said, at the end of each session Bureaus would be named, to report at the next annual meeting, along the lines of the departments comprehended by the Chautauqua. T. W. Wanaway, Pratt, Kas, spoke on "How I Made Farming Pay." He related his own success, and said that in his neighborhood, in Western Kansas, he could ride for a distance of 40 miles and at no time would he be out of sight of land owned by energetic and industrious Negro farmers, who are making it pay. Prof. C. E. Starr, of Western University, read a very interesting paper on "The Training of the Carpenter in the Trade School." Other talks and papers: Prof. Graham, on "The Growth and Development of Printing;" Mr. John Ready, Kansas City, Kas., "Experiences of a Harness Maker;" George Powers, on "The Negro as a Mechanic;" Mr. Garner, "The Dairying Business." Ephraim Bailey, "Coal Business and How to Run It;" Samuel Jones, of Leavenworth, "Can the Negro Succeed in Business;" Prof Vernon's father, on "Colored People will not Patronize Negro Business Enterprises." At night occurred the first class-day exercises of the class of 1903. The class consisted of 12 members, who rendered one of the best programs ever given by any previous class in the history of the school. Chautauqua opened Tuesday, a.m. President Vernon presiding. Hon. Geo. Wassum, Kansas City, Kas., delivered a very interesting paper on, "The Negro as a Constitutional Lawyer." "The Negro's Rights Under the Constitution," by Hon John Keeley, St. Joe, Mo.; paper discussed by Hon. B. S. Smith, Kansas City, Kas. also by Lawyer Wassum. A. M. Thomas, of Topeka, "The Lawyer in Politics." Hon. George Ford, of Ft. Scott, related the history of the Negro in Kansas. A lengthy discussion on "Tuberculosis" was made by Drs. T. C. Chapman of Kansas City, Mo., and P. M. Edwards of St. Joseph, Mo. "The lawyer's opportunities for helping his brother are many. Nine tenths of the Negro lawyers are in the criminal courts," said Judge L. F. Bradley, of Kansas City, Kansas. "He could help him by keeping him out of the courts. All of his work should not be confined to his profession. The best government is that which governs the least." "Social Evolution," by Dr. P. M. Edwards, St. Joseph, Mo. "Negro Dentist," Dr. T. C. Chapman, Kansas City, Mo. The ministerial division was open ed at 2 p.m. Miss Viola Jackson, of Sedalia, Mo., rendered a beautiful solo. Father Harper, of Kansas City, Mo., "The Pastor a Factor in the Evolution of the Race." Rev. J. S. Johnson, dean of Western University, "How to Educate" Rev. W. T. Biggars, of Omaha, Neb., "How to Edit a Church Paper." Rev. E. R. Vaugn, of Springfield, Mo., discussed "Tendencies Modern Theology." Miss Goldie Young, Leavenworth, sang a beautiful solo. Rev. Wm. Alexander, Sedalia, Mogave a paper on 'The Necessity of a Trained Ministry." The papers were discussed at length, and at times occasioned very interesting debates. At 8 o'clock p. m, Rev Peck, B. D, St.Charles. Mo., delivered the annual address to the religious so cieties. He was formerly a professor at the school. Wednesday morning, at 9:30, the unfinished program of the Ministerial division was taken up. Rev. H. R. Longdon, Cameron. Mo., read a paper on the subject, "Are Revivals Doing the Work they Once Did?" which was discussed by Presiding Elder Griffith and Rev Collins, of Kansas City, Kansas. Piano solo, Mr. Hubbard, of Lawrence. TEACHER'S DIVISION. Prof. Sterna, Kansas City, gave a very interestiug talk on "Outline," the difference between manual training and industrial school. Lengthy discussion, Mrs. Snelson, Topeka. "The Place of Industrial Training in the Educational System," Prof. W. R. Carter, of Topeka Institute. Prof. Ernest Hawkins, Ft. Scott, spoke on "The Work the Grammar Schools Should Do for the Negro." The Chautauqua exercises were interspersed with music by such vocalists as Miss Viola Jackson, Sedalia, Mo., Mrs. R. Perry and Charles McNary, Topeka, and such piano soloists as Prof. R. G. Jackson, Lawrence. Miss Birdie Johnson, Atchison and many others. In the afternoon occurred Woman's session, which was the most largely attended of any. The program opened with words of welcome by Prof. Vernon, which were gracefully responded to by Mrs Florence M. Crews, chairman of the movement. Mrs. J. J. Bass, Kansas City Mo., was made secretary. Miss Mamie Dillard, of Lawrence, read a paper on, "Higher Education of Women;" Mrs Wassum one on, "A Mother's Part in the Prevention of Crime;" Mrs Richard Bullette, Kansas City, Kas., one on, "The Religious training of the Child," also singing very sweetly, "Saved Every Day," the essay being discussed by Mrs. Snelson and Prof. Archie Gregg. A Vocal solo, "The Great White Throne," by Mr. John Gregg, Lawrence, received a round of applause. Miss Anna M. Jones, Kansas City, Mo., president of the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs sketched the struggles of the Negro race since emancipation. "Woman and the Church," was ably handled by Mrs. E. Arlington Wilson, of Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. J. C. Branch, Kansas City, Kans., paper on "Mother's Mistakes and Father's Failures." Mrs. Snelson, Topeka, with the same subject, captured the audience. She cautioned the fathers against leaving all the training to the mothers, thereby shirking the divine responsibilities of fatherhood. Mother's mistakes, she said, become the mistakes of the nation. Mrs. L. H. Moore of Western University, handled the subject of, "The Mother's Part in the Prevention of Disease," and touched upon the inadequate teaching of physiology and hygiene. Miss Ophelia Watts, of TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 19, 1903. Kansas City, Kansas, gave an excellent paper on the Kindergarten. A vocal solo was admirably rendered by Mrs. Perry, of Topeka. Mrs. Washington, of Topeka, discussed the question, "Are Purely Literary Clubs Beneficial to Negro Women?" She viewed the clubs as a continuation of intellectual advancement, particularly so to those young people who are not able to take advantage of the benefits of the schools. An original poem by Miss Azalia Martin, Kansas City, Mo., was enthusiastically received and as an encore she recited "Phantoms." An instrumental solo by Miss Hamilton, singing of the doxology, and benediction by Rev W. S. Johnson of Garnett, Kansas, closed one of the most beneficial and enthusiastic woman's meetings held in this part of the West. The following is the list of members of the Bureaus referred to by Prof Vernon in his opening address: Ministerial.—Bishop C T Shatter, D D, Kansas City, Kansas, A M E church director; Rev J Will Jackson D D, Sedalia, Mo., M E church; Rev S W Bacote, D D, Kansas City, Mo. Baptist church; Father Harper, L L D, Kansas City, Mo., Episcopal church; Rev J B Colbert, D D, St. Louis, Mo., A M E church; Rev J Jacobs, Kansas City, Mo., C M E church; Rev J S Johnson, BD, Theological Department, Western University, Quindarc. Educational.—Pres Vernon, A M, Quindaro, Kansas, director; G A Gregg, A B, Quindaro; G W Lowry, Paola; Wm R Carter, Topeka; T H N Collins, Kansas City, Kas.; Earnest Hawkins, Fort Scott; Miss Bertha Cole. Kansas City, Kas. Agricultural.—B Garner, Kansas City, Kansas; T W Ganaway, Pratt; G W Jones, Oskaloosa; J G Groves, Edwardsville. Business Men's.—Samuel Jones, Leavenworth; J N Garrett, Quindaro; Ephraim Bailey, Kansas City, Kansas; Carvine Patterson, Kansas City, Kas.: J Hume Childers, Topeka. Industrial.—H R Graham, C E Starr, and E M Bates, or Quindaro; David Tipton, Emporia: G Powers, Garnett: Charles McNary, Topeka; Mrs S L Cross, Quindaro. Legal.—I F Bradley, B S Smith, Kansas City, Kas.; J H Keely, St. Joe, Mo.; A M Thomas, Topeka; G Wassum, Kansas City, Mo. Doctors'.—Drs. P M Edwards, St Joe, Mo., director; F D G Harvey, Lawrence; T C Chapman, G H Thompson,'J H Anthony, Kansas City, Kas. Press—Major Geo Ford, Ft Scott, director; Nick Chiles, Topeka; Lewis Wood, Kansas City, Mo.; Rev W T Biggars, Omaha, Neb.; Wa ker G Wood, Kansas City, Kas.; T P Mohammett. Omaha; J D D Rivers, Denver. Col. Women's Clubs.—Mrs Florence Crews, Mrs W T Vernon, Quindaro; Miss Anna H Jones, Mrs Arlington Wilson, Kansas City, Kas.; Mrs F G Snelson. Topeka: Mrs J J Bass, Miss Mayme Dillard, Lawrence; Mrs William Corneal, Alliance, Neb. Fine Arts.—R G Jackson, Lawrence; Viola Jackson, Sedalia, mo.; Jno Gregg, Emporia, E Page Perry, Topeka; Mrs Norah D Scroggins, Miss Hattian Madison, Kansas City Mo. At 8 o'clock occurred the oratorical contest by students, for two gold medals. The following were contestants: Messrs; T A Harvey, R H Longdon, Reuben Brown, Misses Birdie Groves, Hortense Bright, Anna Yates and Anna Crump. Rev E R Vaughn, Prof Thomas Collins and Hon Paul Jones acted as adjudicators. The first medal, known as the J C Embry medal, was awarded to Reuben Brown, of Parkville, mo.; the second, known as the W B Johnson medal, was awarded to Miss Birdie Groves, of Manitou, Colo. Commencement exercises proper were held Thursday at 3 p.m., May 28th. The following account is taken from the Kansas City Star: "The Seventh annual commencement exercises of the Western University, the Negro Normal and Industrial school at Quindaro, Kans., were held yesterday afternoon in a tent near the school. An audience of about 3,000 people attended, al- ROOSEVELT MUST SHOW HIS HAND! Has a Chance to Prove His Love for the Black Man! He Should Ask Congress to Give us the Needed Legislation to Protect the Black Citizens. What does this mean, and where is Booker T. Washington living? Is it possible that he does not know the condition of his race in Alabama? Slavery not only exists in this God ridden state but all over the South. The peons of old Mexico are landlords in comparison to the southern Negroes. Yes, slavery exists in Alabama and Mr. Booker T. Washington had better raise his voice in the North against this and try to educate the northern whites to believe that it is freedom that the Negro wants before he acquires an education. Below we publish an article from an "Alabama Old Citizen" who has dealt in Negro traffic for years and now is ashamed of himself and now "fesses up." O, where is our President, our Republican Congress? Why don't our Kansas representatives raise their voices on this question. Let tariff and everything else alone until every man under the Stars and Stripes is free. We would call the attention of our President to what is going on in his domain. While he is rightfully lookingafter Russia's ill treatment of the Jews he had better ask Russia to look over our domain for outrages. "An Alabama citizen, Joseph C. Manning, in a letter to the New York Evening Post, cited the following instance, which he says is 'only one of ten thousand' in the black counties of Alabama, regarding a Negro named Patterson, of Goodwater, Ala.; "Patterson borrowed $1 on Saturday, promising to pay it the following Tuesday morning. Patterson did not get to town at the appointed time; when, it is said, he was arrested and carried before a justice of the peace, who found him guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses, without giving the Negro opportunity of getting witnesses or a lawyer. A small fine was assessed. The Negro had no money, nor was he given the opportunity to get any with which to pay the fine and costs. He was at once sold to a man named Hardy for $25, who worked the Negro for about one year, when Hardy sold the Negro to Pace for $40, it is claimed. "The Negro worked awhile for Pace, and in trying to escape cut a boat loose from its moorings. Upon his recapture he was tried and given six months more for this offense. The Negro then entered into a contract for an additional year to pay a doctor's bill. In short, for the $1 originally borrowed the Negro would not have gotten out until the year 1906. The Negro was originally arrested in Coosa county and kidnapped into Tallapoosa county. where he was sold, according to the report." "The government has indicted a man named Franklin, of Goodwater, as being implicated in this revival of Negro slavery and information has been obtained against a large number of others, who will probably be tried in the federal courts and receive their just deserts. As an essential factor in the building up of this system has been the complicity of the local courts, the Washington department of justice will not make a clean job of rooting it out until guilty public officers in Alabama are themselves given a taste of justice. GOV. BAILEY'S CALL FOR EXTRA SESSION in addition to the destruction of vast amounts of property, swept away numerous bridges, the immediate rebuilding of which is imperative, but for which no adequate law exists, the eby bringing about an extraordinary occasion within the meaning of the Constitution authorizing a special session of the Legislature. Now, therefore, I, J. W. Bailey, Governor of the state of Kansas, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby convene the Legislature of the State of Kansas in special session at the Capitol in the city of Topeka on Wednesday, June 24, 1903, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of enabling counties and other municipalities to build necessary bridges. In witness whereof, I-have hereunto set my hand an caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State this 17th day of June, 1903. By the Governor: W. J. BAILEY. [Seal] J. R. BURROWS, Governor. Secretary of State. $800 WORTH OF SHARES SOLD THIS WEEK! BIG COAL COMPANY IS ALMOST READY TO BEGIN WORK. The Time to Purchase Shares is Very Limited--Only a Few Days in Which to Buy Shares. In the next few weeks the Topeka and Indian Territory Land, Coal and Development Company will commence the development of their coal lands. New subscribers for stock have been coming in constantly, and for this week the sales have reached over $800. Only a short time remains in which to purchase shares for as soon as the opening up of the shafts begins the opportunity to buy will have passed as the stock will be taken off the market. It is a good, safe investment, something that will last a lifetime, and we are extending the time in order to let the people have an opportunity to get into a concern that will bring them returns and take care of them in their declining years. Each day gives added strength to the company. It is getting nearer and nearer to that perfect day when, the six hundred shares disposed of, operation shall be begun of the abundant coal mine in Henryetta, I. T., which will yield untold gains to the investors. The following new subscribers have lately been added to our list. Joplin.—Lizzie L. Smith. Usage City.—Robert Curry, J. Bacon, George Krisel, Willis Williams, Mrs. Emma Williams. Yale.—Rev. W. L. Whitehead, R. T. Dewberry. Dr. Boyd Has Recovered. Dr. R. F. Boyd, of Nashville, Tenn., and one of the most prominent and skilled physicians in the South, was reported as lingering between life and death a short time ago, but we are pleased to announce to his many friends in the North that he has recovered. Dr. Boyd's valuable work in Nashville is a proud and living monument to Negro enterprise, and also the South. THE PLAINDEALER joins his numerous friends in wishing him peace, prosperity and plenty. Lessons the Negre Can Learn of the Bee 1. The bee teaches us to be industrious. No bee ever shirks his work. 2. He teaches us to be loyal and obedient. Bees obey and love the queen who rules them. 3. They teach us to be fond of our homes. No bee leaves his home except for a time, if he can help it. 4. They teach us to be cleanly. Nothing can be cleaner than the home of the bee. 5. They show much sympathy or kind fellow feeling for each other in distress, and will never leave a friend in trouble without trying to help him. 6. They are very early risers. 7. They delight in fresh air. 8. They are very peaceful and seldom quarrel or fight among themselves.—Exchange. IT'S UP TO THE KANSANS Sam Mitchell, one of the leaders of the mob that lynched a Negro at Joplin a few months ago, has been convicted of murder in the second degree in the Jasper coqnty circuit court, and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. The verdict is as highly creditable to the decent, law-abiding people of Jasper county as ever took place among them. It goes far towards relieving their community of the stigma the mob's violence put upon it. If they go ahead and convict a few more of the mob the stigma will be entirely removed The above from the Kansas City Journal, in regard to the Joplin lynching, seems to show that in the midst of Missouri, some good people yet remain. This decision, and in Missouri at that, is a surprise to everybody. Missouri can now point the finger of scorn at Kansas, where are supposed to dwell the Negro's strongest friends. In our own sunny Kansas, Leavenworth and Pittsburg have thrown a stigma upon the fair name of the grandest state in the union, without even an attempt to bring the guilty parties to justice. The State officers refused even to investigate the matter. Joplin has set the pace for the world, and has doubtless "cured" the thug element of that community of the lynching habit. Let's all take off our hats and give three hearty cheers for Joplin—the city where all are given an equal opportunity before the law. Had Fun With Gov. Bailey. Governor Bailey was at his office the usual time this morning—in fact, the state house people who were expecting him to be late say that he was a little ahead of time. He evidently is determined not to allow his honeymoon to interfere with his official duties. The governor and his bride arrived from Kansas City late Wednesday afternoon. His secretary, H. J. Bone, had a carriage in waiting for them at the Santa Fe depot, and the bridal pair were driven at once to the executive residence. Two policemen were detailed for duty at the governor's residence during the evening to keep away curious sightseers and others who might disturb the peace of the governor's honeymoon and as a consequence quietude reigned in that neighborhood. Some of the state house crowd discussed the idea of calling on the governor informally last night, but the idea was abandoned. A crowd of people were coming and going in the governor's office all day to-day, some on official business and some merely to extend congratulations to the chief executive of the state. Governor Bailey was even more happy and smiling than usual, and he is generally in a very happy frame of mind. At least he has been for several weeks back. Harry Bone, who has been occupying the executive residence with his family during the time of the governor's bachelorhood, is thinking of applying to the flood committee for aid. "I am not exactly a flood sufferer," said Mr. Bone, today, "but I have been deprived of my happy home, just the same. I am thinking of taking my family down to the Auditorium and putting up with the rest of the sufferers." On further thought Mr. Bone has decided to apply to the war department of the state for a tent and join the tent city. There is a series of "buzzers" in the governor's office in the state house which the governor uses in summoning the clerical force to his private office. They make a horrible, rasping, nerve-racking noise. Mr. Bone determined to give the governor a taste of the "buzzer" business last night. An electrician went out to the governor's residence, last night, and placed one of these electric buzzers inside the matress of the governor's bed. It was necessary to rip the matress open to get it in, but NUMBER 24. Missouri Convicts Her Lynchers in a Court of Justice, While Kansas Refuses to Even Investigate. The Stigina is Being Removed from Joplin's Fair Name Had Fun With Bailey. once inside it was almost impossible to locate it. The electric wires were artfully concealed and then run beneath the carpets into Mr. Bone's room, where they connected with a push button at the head of Mr. Bone's bed. Governor Bailey has said nothing about it, but here is the story which Mr. Bone tells of how it worked: "Mrs. Bone and I were out last night, and it was late when we returned home. The governor and Mrs. Bailey had retired and I could hear the heavy breathing of the governor asleep. I went to bed and about midnight began operations on the push button. "Buzz-z-z," went the buzzer. "I waited a minute, and then— "Buzz-z-z, buzz, buzz, buzz-z-z," it went again. "Pretty soon I heard the governor talking and wondering what made that racket. I kept it working every minute or two, and then the governor got up to investigate. He tore around the room for awhile and then charged up and down the hall. I don't think he could possibly find the thing, for he had no light except the electric light, and that hung so high that it would not shine under the bed. The governor must have hunted around for an hour, and I guess he tore the bed to pieces. He evidently round the wires at last and broke the connection, for the thing wouldn't work any more. I was too sleepy to work at it any longer, any way."—State Journal. Reeves-Ward. One of the prettiest weddings that has been solemnized in Topeka lately, was the marriage of Miss Margaret Reeves to Mr. Stanley Ward, Wednesday evening at the First Baptist church. Rev. G. D. Olden, in a very simple, but impressive manner, pronounced the words that made two happy hearts beat as one. The church was filled to its utmost capacity, and at the exact hour, the bride was lead to the altar by her brother and presented to the groom. She was richly attired in an immaculate gown made of white silk Mull with trimmings of Medallion, and carried a large bouquet of white roses. Miss P arl Reeves acted as bride's maid, and Miss Jennie Willis maid of honor, Messrs Carl and Arthur Spears best men. Miss Cyrenaia Gladys Smith, the sweet voiced contralto, sang "I Love Thee," which was very touching and appropriate. Miss Nellie Ellis played Mendellshon's wedding march. Miss Reeves is one of Topeka's most highly respected young ladies—educated, cultured and refined, and possesses all the qualities that go to make-up a model wife. Mr. Ward has resided in Topeka about two years, during which time he has proven himself a model young man, honest, upright and honorable, and is worthy of the valuable prize he has captured. THE PLAINDEALER wishes the happy young people a safe journey down life's rugged stream. Mr. and Mrs. Ward are at home to their friends, 1301 Van Buren street. On account of the flood disaster Lawrence is unable to entertain the State Federation this year. It is therefore postponed indefinitely. Further notice will be given after the Executive Board meets in Kansas City, June 20th. Most Respectfully Yours, Miss Emma Brown, Cor. Sec. State Federation. Topeka Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kansas. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 112 EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, BUSINESS MANAGER N. H. CHILDERS, EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail... $1.00 Six months by mail... 75c Three months by mail... 50c Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1903. People are now moving back to their homes in the flooded district. The Relief Committee has given out several thousand dollars to the sufferers in the way of household goods. The fight for United States Senator is between Hon. N. H. Loomis and Hon. Chas. Blood Smith The June Commencement. The annual commencement exercises of the Topeka High school was held in the assembly room of the High school building last Friday night. A class of fifty-seven were given diplomas, of this number seven were colored four girls and three boys. This announcement may not occasion quite as much comment and thought as our recent floods, but there is in the occasion much food for thought and reflection. It is in the number of colored graduates. The question of what becomes of our boys and girls is pertinent, and of deep importance to us. In this city, with the best schools in the state and where possibly less race prejudice exists than in any other city of its size, the small number of colored graduates from year to year is sufficient grounds for inquiry. We have six schools devoted especially to the education of colored children in the lower grades. These schools are sending several hundred students each year into the higher departments. Last year out of probably four hundred Negro children in mixed schools of the city, ninety-one were enrolled in the High school and only seven graduated. It behooves the parents of our boys and girls to give some careful attention to this matter. The importance of educated young men and women to carry forward the work of racial development so well begun by our fathers and mothers, cannot be measured. Let the parents spend some time during the vacation investigating into the real cause of the failure of so many to complete our public school course, and make every honest endeavor possible to remove obstacle and then see to it that the number of Negro graduates increase from year to year. If one of our boys can work his way through High school by selling papers and blacking boots, others can do likewise, and a boy or girl who is willing to work and deny themselves the pleasures of youth in order to obtain an education, will find no difficulty in obtaining congenial and remunerative employment. It is to be regretted that every Negro father and mother, boy and girl did not have the opportunity of hearing Chancellor Strong's address to the graduating class. After tracing in brief, the development of our educational system, the Chancellor talked at length on the importance and need of educated men and women. Not only edu cated in the elementary branches but trained in the professions. In his very able address would have been found a good and sufficient answer to the often iterated question, "What's the use of me going to school? I can't get anything to do." We hear this question so much from otherwise bright and promising young boys, that we have about concluded that it is an apology indolefice and indifference. Iq our very brief life-time, we have yet to meet a Negro with ability backed by energy and push, who has not found a place to use it, and out of which realize a decent living and save something for a rainy day. If one doubts this statement, just take a look about you and carefully inquire into the life and history of every successful young Negro, and he will tell you the same. Then, again, educated men and women are needed for the loftly ideals they bring to the race. They bring to us high ideals of morality and by precept and example, urge others upward to higher plains of living. In our homes we need more good books and less rag-time music, more time spent with and for the children and less for gossip and scandal. We need educated men and women of high moral and Christian ideals as leaders of our people. The only way to get them is to keep the boys and girls in school. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Presiding Elder J. R. Ransom held a very successful quarterly conference here Sunday and Monday. There was quite a large attendance at the Shiloh Baptist church two nights last week. A moving picture concern was the attraction. The colored people have donated liberally to the general relief fund and also to the special fund. Nick Chiles' smiling face was in the city Tuesday. He is pushing the big mining company with much vim. Will Book is looking socially serious on Eighth street. Miss Nellie Shoemake returned home Saturday. Moses Vanmeter has purchased the material to remodel his residence. There is much sickness in the city. Babies have recently arrived at the homes of Gilbert Campbell, Will Hall, Rev. James Cluke and Africus Dale. The Tent of the K. of T. had their installation at True Eleven hall Wednesday evening. The annual sermon of the Knights of Tabor will be preached this year at Ebernezer Baptist church by Rev. William Smothers. The new Chief Mentor is George Taylor, a very worthy man. NEWS OF GREAT BEND, KANS. Children's day at the A. M. E. church was a grand success and the singing of the little children could not be beaten. Welcome address was by C. W Erwin. Some fine speeches were made on the advancement of the race. The program was conducted by Miss Maud Mishan, supt. The farmers are engaging harcest hands at $2 a day. A big wheat crop this season. Shep Brisco and G. W. Erwin have a nice string of running and trotting horses, 12 in number. Mr Gower's ice cream parlor was crowded all Sunday afternoon. Mr. James Browder has fitted up a rooming house. Mr. Hawkins, W. Seller and Laura Smith are on the sick list this week. James Buchanan arrived from Topeka last week. Mrs. Early is home again. The young ladies are going to start a club soon. Rev. B. F. Frankley has returned from Jetmore, where he went to see his family. Rev. Banks went to the country for a rest. Rev. Williams, of Larned, filled A M E pulpit Sunday evening. The father of Claud Scott arrived Sunday evening and will remain until after harvest. C. Nickerson and wife came Sunday eve., from Dodge City. GREAT SCHOOL CLOSES though the weather was threatening and rain descended on the tent during part of the exercises. "Pres. W T Vernon, members of the faculty and board of trustees, the invited guests and the thirteen graduates occupied places on the platform. The address to the graduating class was delivered by Prof. F. W. Blackmar and the diplomas were delivered by Bishop C T Shaffer. The tent platform was decorated with the class colors of purple and orange. "The invocation was delivered by Rev J F McDonald. A chorus of the graduates sang Lenore and Annie Laurie, with John Pennick, obligato. The Salutatorian, Mary Lee Jackson, spoke on 'Treasures of Darkness.' A piano duett, 'Grand Septett,' was played by Mattie Miller and Robert Jackson. "George Kenneth Williams gave an oration on 'Caste,' which brought forth much applause. He declared that some people acted as if they thought 'the dust from which they were created was swept from the streets of the New Jerusalem.' "Bertha Cole gave a vocal solo, 'I am Thine Forever.' "'The Relation of Trade to Education' was the subject of an oration by Gertrude Crutchfield. 'I hope the time is not far distant,' she said, 'when the Negro will reach the top round of the ladder as a scientific tradesman.' Wiley Verlett Smith, the valedictorian of the class, delivered an oration on 'The Opportunities and Possibilities of the Young American,' and expressed the thanks of the class to the president and teachers." 'Prof. Blackmar spoke on the 'Dignity of labor.' He complimented the trustees of the school on its progress and said that the secret of all success was well directed effort. 'The human race has been developed by constant effort,' he said, 'and but for this effort, would have become extinct as have other species of life. I have only to refer to history to show how quickly nations have declined when they neglected industry. To day industry is the central idea of our national life.' He declared that in one respect wealth was essential to success, as colleges, churches and schools could not exist without wealth. To get wealth honestly and use it properly were great problems. He emphasized the necessity of learning to serve before trying to rule. 'I did not come here to make a political speech,' he said, 'but I would like to say a word for President Roosevelt, who has won his place in the estimation of his people by taking off his coat and working for them.' This statement was cheered. The speaker went on to say that intellect lent dignity to labor, and made an argument in favor of training both body and mind. He said he had succeeded in getting manual training introduced into the Lawrence public school. 'Give a boy six hours of academic instruction every day for one year, and then during the next year give him four hours instruction and two hours of manual training each day and you will find under the latter system he will learn as much of the academic instruction and the manual training as well.' Prof. Blackmar spoke of a more educated agricultural class and advised the graduates to follow agricultural pursuits. 'Do not worry over problems,' he said. 'Work patiently through adversity and trouble. Do not draw the color line The New Era Department Store Water Damaged Goods This car has been on the Union Pacific tracks in North Topeka and was bought before the flood. The car contains Muslin, Calicoes, Table Linen, Hosiery Underwear and Notions. We have a large stock of Clothing and Shoes in pretty good shape The New Era. --- 702 Kansas Ave. let the other fellow do that and if it is drawn so tightly that you do not get justice then stand up for your rights." The graduates were: Normal Course:—Anna Myrtle Britt, Higginsville, Mo., Maggie Lee Geron, Kansas City, Kan.; Mary Lee Jackson. Glasgow, Mo. Business Course:—William Edwin Coone, Moberly; Mo. Warren Baker Douglas, Callao, Mo.; Wiley Verlett Smith, Larned, Kas. Stenography and Typewriting:—Esther Bernice Moore, Quindaro, Kas; Alberta Dupree, Topeka, Kas; Wiley Verlett Smith, Larned, Kas. Printing:—Gertrude Crutchfield, Garnett, Kas.; Frances Johnson, Quindaro, Kas. Sr JOE, MO. Prof. and Mrs. Sims announce the arrival of a new boy in their home. Prof. Stewart of the High School, left last week for his home in Wilberforce, Ohio. The DeKoven Music club will give a benefit entertainment in the near future for the flood sufferers. Miss Lulu Bell won the gold medal commencement night for the best delivered essay. Miss Bell is only fifteen years old and the youngest member of the class. Other prizes were given for the best in English, reading, spelling, general deportment and manual labor. The class consisting of nine young ladies and three young men, was the largest turned out in years. The school was made excellent progress this year. Sunday was rally day at the Frances street church and the sum of $350 was raised, leaving a balance of only $250 on the church. Rev. Dobyns, of the white Presbyterian church delivered an able sermon for them Sunday afternoon. The good Samaritan lodge gave a supper and social at their small Tuesday, which was a success. Prof. Perkins entertained the graduates and their friends at this home last Thursday evening. The evening was spent in music and games. The decorations were quite pretty and elaborate. Prof. Perkins was assisted in receiving by Mr. and Mrs. Stanton and Miss S. E. Bell. MEXICO, MO. Miss Cora Cooper and Mr. Braxton Isaac were united in wedlock Wednesday, June 10, at 8 p. m., at the home of the bride on West Promenade street. Rev. W. C. Ellis. of Fulton, tied the nuptial knot. Miss Edith Johnson rendered one of her beautiful selections, "Only Thine" and Mrs. Cooper, the bride's mother played the wedding march. A beautiful pink and white reception was served to the many friends. The bride looked beau- will Have another carload of Damaged ON SALE TOMORROW. the Union Pacific tracks in North America contains Muslin, Calicoes, Tablecloths of Clothing and Shoes in pretty gowns $1.00 buys 3.00 Shoes and 4.00 buys 12.00 Shoes tomorrow morning and get first pick. The New E it not our Mrs F. E, Emery, Prop. F. E, Emery, Mg Emery's Cafe, The best first-class mea in the city at all hours. Home cooking a specialty 108 Cascade Ave. COLPRADO SPBING Jo-He Magnetic Oil. This famous remedy has stood the test in thousands of cases of nearly all kinds of diseases, and during the past 18 years it has cured hundreds of people, after the doctors and friends had given up all hope of their recovery. And the most convincing thing of all is the fact that all who have given this oil a thorough test, do heartily recommend it as the best remedy they ever used. We have sold over $20,000 worth in the past 16 years. PAINE BROS. Agents, 325 Kansas ave., Topeka. Do You Wear PANTS? I MAKE PANTS Of Topeka Woolen Mills manufacture. All wool pants made to order for $3.50, fit guaranteed; also worsted pants to order. SUITS MADE TO ORDER of Kansas products. Pistronize Home Industry and assist to build up our home institutions. If you can't call, send me a postal card or telephone and samples will be shown you. J. G. SAMUELSON, 403 KANSAS AVENUE. Ind. 'Phone 971 Old Court House Mme. E. F. JOHNSON. Shampooing, Manicuring, Massage and Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Try her Marline for the hair. fully dressed in white silk Mull Swiss and the groom in a beautiful suit of black. They received a number of valuable presents. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac left at 10:25 for Kayette, where they will be the guests of the groom's parents for several days, Albert Ross Graduate Stenographer For all kinds of Typewriting, Church, Club, Society and Lodge work a specialty. Try us. OFFICE 1735 KANVAS AVENUE 'Phone 747. Patronize the... AMBRICAN Steam Laundry and get the best. 114 E. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 54. OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A.M. 12 M. to 4 P.M. Both Phones 454 7 to 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention to deceases of women and private deceases. Office and Resdac MADRON STREET Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck. Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 Slat Pitch Street. TOPKA, KANSAS Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., Embalming and Casket Co. 2014 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. FORT SCOTT NOTES. Mrs. Warwick Moore, of the South-East side, is one of the most progressive women of her race in Fort Scott. When the news of the great floods in and about Kansas City were made known she started out to raise clothing for the sufferers. Her success was great as is to be seen in the following list of articles collected, which Mrs. Moore has turned over to the Commercial club. Three men's overcoats seventeen pairs men's pants, five pairs of men's overalls, fourteen men's shirts, fourteen coats, eleven men's vests, eight women's coats, five women's wrappers. ten dress skirts, thirty-seven women's waists, two boy's overcoats, sevon boy's coats, ten pair boy's pants, two blankets, twenty nine hats and caps, clothing for children, shoes, stockings and underwear for women and children. "We feel very thankful," says Mrs Moore, "to those who were kind enough to help us in relieving the distress of the flood sufferers."-From Ft.Scott Monitor. OFFER MORE TO 10 A.M. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered day and night. WM. E. JACKSON, M. L PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. TELEPHONE 63F. TOPEAK, N. When in Salina and want a first-class meal for 15c stop at the Midland Short Order Restaurant Champion Pie Bakers. Rooms in connection. W. W. SHOEBE, PROPRISTOR Kohl's Laxative Tablets Positively Cure Constipation, Billions, nurses, sick Headache and any Liver Compla- lait. To any person sending us 10 cents in stamps to pay the postage and the name of one or more friends needing the medicine we will send a 50 Cent Box Free. This famous preparation will absolutely cure the worst case of constipation. Mr. James C. Seeley, the well known Kansas newspaper and magazine writer, says: "I suffered with constipation for many years. One 50 cent box of Kohl's Laxative Tablets cured me and I feel better now than I have for 15 years. Your Laxative Tablets are a Godsend to people afflicted as I was." Write today and order the medicine. It has cured thousands of people. It will cure you. KOHL MEDICINE CO. Dept.F 226 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. 632-36 Quincy Street. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By MARSHAL TWELVE This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair straight as shown above. It nourishes and protects hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty states and worldwide. Waxmoth-free on treatment. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of faux hair. Marwax is the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet cleaner elegantly perfumed. The greatest advantage of this wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair as well as keep it the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to this pomade in cents. Sold by dragrant and dealer and as &amp;amp; for one bottle or $2.20 for three cents. Postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Quick and Pleasant FRISCO Excellent Service to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida And the Southeast, and to Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Detailed information as to excursion dates, rates, train service, etc., furnished upon application to James Donahue, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Kansas City, Mo. AccomodationsStrictlyFirst Class in every respect. Centrally Located. Rates Reasonable. When in the city give us a call and we will assure you courteous treatment. Everything up-tc-date. 112-4-6 East Seventh Street. nth Street. The Hirbour Steam Dye Works and Topeka Pantatorium. Steam and Dry Cleaning of Fine Garments For Ladies and Gentlemen. Feathers, Furs, Gloves. (FrenchDry Cleaning.) Goods Called for and Delivered. Pantatorium Membership $1.00 per Month. YOU NEED A SUMMER SUIT! Come In and Look Over Our Line of MADE--TO-ORDER Goods. Prices Lower Now Than Ever Before. Both Phones 872. No.115 W. 7th Street. Reynolds & Childers. --- --- $25.00 to California That is the Rock Island's rate from Topeka. In effect daily, February 15 to April 30. Tickets are good in tourist sleeping cars, which the Rock Island runs every day in the week through to Los Angeles and San Francisco. These cars make quicker time to Southern California than similar cars over any other line. Cars are operated over both the "Scenic" and "Southern" lines. Folder giving full information moiled on request. Rock Island System If you are going to California, GO NOW. After May it will cost you nearly $0 more than at present. Low rates to Montana, Idaho, Utah and Puket Sound are also offered by the Rock Island. Seven named Rock Island ticket agent, or, if you prefer, write the undersigned. A. E. COOPER, D. P. A. Gopekar, Kas --- Missouri Pacific Route NORTHWEST SYSTEM, Missouri, Nebraska Territory. s are run on this line as City and St. Louis Springs Of Arkansas NE SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Are reached ONLY by this LINE Topeka Atchison Robertson c Lewis c Anderson p Gray p Clark s Rothwell s Williams 1b H Gamble 1b McAdoo 2b Matterson 2b Turner 3b S Ewing Harderson rf Matthews rf McKnight cf Miller cf Alexander lf J. Ewing lf R. Gamble p Class No. 5, of the 2nd C. P. Sunday School is composed of small boys most of whom are members of the Cumberland Band, is taught by G. A. Bigbee. The class book shows a good record of attendance for all the members of the class during the last twelve months ending June 1st. There are two boys who deserve great credit for their faithfulness. They are Arthur Hardy and Samuel Cary. These two boys have attended their Sabbath School in all kinds of weather. Arthur has missed but two Sundays in Twelve months and Samuel one. They are good boys and their parents should be proud of them. This is a good sample for some of the older church members. The next best boys in attendance are Joe Gaines, Willie Gaines, Jack Cameron, Elmer Spires, Bennie Thompson. Rock Island System MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Si ‘ ft EE Knights and Ladies = / ERC. ‘ : ree w w of Protection ome G $3 A NAT ONAL FRATERNAL INZURANCER 45 AS. i SOCIETY ae aN \ 43 _- Py AS Issues policies for the sums of $250, SASS eX $500, $1,000, also $75, $100, $150 and $200 fe iret” for children over 6 years of age. This is My 7 the only colored Fraternal Insurance Meciery im ine U.=. Our society is similar in character and management ;%@ the KNIGHTS AND LADIES {OF SECURITY, A. 0. U. W., and ‘MODERN WOODMEN, No intelligent Negro should be without SENSURANCE. The protection of our famijies warrants no delay in the “gaattex of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write ; . P.C. THOMAS, Naf Sec., Headquarters: 117 Wes? Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. —— : COFFEYVILLE ITEMS. | North Topeka. ‘Fhe Macedonia Baptist church was dedicated Sunday, May 31. Rev. H. M. Edwards, of Tex- awk.za, Texas, preached the dedicatorial sermon, which was am able effort. During the day 22 fipe program was rendered. Misses Mamie and Abbie Wag- mes, teachers of the Indian Fersitory visited in the city last Wednesday. We are always glad to welcome such intelligent syounz, ladies. Messrs Walker amd Jones were very attentive in Seying to see that they enjoyed themselves. M. J. Jarrett and wife, who Ikave been under the treatment ai Dr. J. T. Whittaker, left one a@uy fast week for their home in ‘Wis City. Jack Douglass left Monday for Talequah, Indian Territory. A Tendril, of Yale, is in the zity. Mrs. Mann, of Yale, has re- termed to her home in Yale after 2 Sour week's stay. Wiley Morris seriously injured -owe of his fingers Sunday while trying to manage a wild horse. ‘The high waters in and about Coffeyville has done’ great dam- ac PAOLA, KAN. Miss Mary [Johnson returned .to her home in Louisburg Mon- day, after several days visit with Misses Ida and Daisy Peak. Mrs. Mary Howard, of Kansas City, is visiting her brother, R. BM. Shelby and family. Mss. T. Smith and two chil- @ren, of(Kansas City, are visiting Jes mother, Mrs. M. Ray. Miss Ella Kates, of Omaha, Xeb., and Miss Glaspy, of Otta- wa, are the guests of the Soamer’s mother, Mrs. Grear. Misses Claraand Gracie Thom- 2s, Olva Ellison, Ida Peak, Mabel Shelby and Mary Johnson ‘suited Osawatomie recently. Presiding Elder Griffith, of the Fort Scott district, spent Satur- ay and Sunday in Paola con. acting quarterly meeting at the A.M. E. church. Mss. Moody is still numberec with the sick. Fred. Hudson departed Sun +@ay for Kansas City after spend ~ Sng several months with relatives Mrs. H. Terrier and Rev. H S. Vanzega, Second Baptis «burch representatives attende Yee Ministers’ and Deacons wmion in Spring Hill. They re tarred Friday night and report gmccessful session. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Pea seatertained at the home of } ~ Sesith Wednesday evening 3 omor of their daughter, Mi Daisy. She is one of the twent 2wo members of the class of 19° which graduated Friday evenir wt the Malory Opera Hous ‘Whe home of Mrs. Smith w: ‘Beautifally decorated and pr sented a lovely appearanc Whist, high-five and oth - games were highly enjoyed | : glee forty guests, as was also tl | daimtylencheon. Those assis > img Mrs. Peak were, Misses Weak, Gracie Thomas and Till . Weltings, The out of tov _ guests were, Misses Ella Kate / Gaaba, Neb.; Elnora Glasp , @etawa; Josephene Martin, Gz . matt and Virgie Lewis. At > Yate hour’ all departed for th 2 @everal homes feeling higt @iated over their evening's ¢ : = r North Topeka. The U. K. Y. hall, 509 West B. street, has been condemned and the members of said hall ask all lodges of the same branch tc assist usin getting it repaired, as it will cost us considerable oe to get it in shape for us to ..eetin again. This include: all well wishers to our lodge. Macedonia Tabernacle. No. 93 Ipa M. Jorpan, H. P. 777 333. OTrAWA, KAS The Third Baptist church Sunday Schoo! and B. Y. P. U] convention convenes here July 15. The Methodist convention takes place June 23. J. Price's sister arrived from Colorado. At the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs, King near Cen- tropolis, the marriage of their eldest daughter, Miss Maria to Mr. Dillard Clayborne was solemnized. The bride was beautifully attired in a snowy white gown and presented a handsome appearance. The groom wore a black broad-cloth suit, which showed the hand of a master tailor. Rev. P. D. Skinner officiated. They were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. After the ceremony the guests all repairec to the dining room, where < sumptuous feast awaited them They have the best wishes of < host of friends. EMPORIA, KAN. Henry Odair and wife and Henry William are onthe sick list this week. Miss Cora Reed is still on the sick list. By special request, John Hil- ton reports two couples as hav- ing nothing else to do, ate their lunch Sunday afternoon on the college lawn. W. A. Fieids, of New York, spent a few days in the city this week, William Reed's three nephews of Fredonia are visiting at his homie this week. Miss Ella Carson is again able to be up and around, and we were highly pleased to see he: out Sunday. | Miss Hattie Ball is visiting the '| Misses Warders in Abilene. Childrens’ Day will be ob served at the A. M. E. churtcl t}next Sunday, June 21. An ex cellent program has been pre '|pared and the public is invite "}to attend. TRL Gayden and J. C Winston will leave this week fo k| Colorado where they will spen -)the summer. "| Mrs. R. Moore, of 710 Cor ‘ gress, is spending this wee “| visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. E 3 Johnson and other friends i Bl Topeka. She will also visit he | other daughter, Mrs, Lucy vag S) of Kansas City, Mo., after whic “| she will return to the Quenem |Institute, where she will t . treated for lameness. e| Wm. G. Renfroe, of Everet -| Washington, David Renfroe ar ja|son of Salina, are here visitir ie| relatives and friends. 0) Henry Austin and sliss Mitche jof Burlingame attendei tt y>| Childrens’ Day exercises at tl “Ist. James Baptist church 12 ® Sunday and pronounced bo! f programs as being excellent. : Miss Lucinda Lewis has r turned from an extended vi: with her sister in Kansas City, Kas. She was more than uel- comed back by G. W. J. Mrs. Stella Ray visited her sister, Mrs. Mary Austin in Osage a few days last week. Mrs, America Ray has returned from an extended visit with her sister in Horton. Miss Addie Tisdall went to Denver, Colo., where she will spend the summer. Miss Felicia Davis, of Topeka is attending the normal here this summer, + John Lampton is attending the summer school. The 16th of September, 1874, in Anderson county, South Carolina, ‘ Hysoh Rosemund was born. When a small boy he came with his parents to Council Grove, Kas. where he spent the most of his hfe. Doring his seven or eight years a: an employee of the Rock Island R R. company, he met in Ft. Worth, Texas, Miss Fanny Jackson, whon he married February gth, 1902. be: ing married only one year and fou months. Accompanied by his wife he re turned home last January, very sicl with consumption, which diseas had been preying on his system fo more than two years. On the evening of June 12th, a 7:30. he quietly passed from life leaving a wife, mother, two sisters, : brother and a host of friends t mourn his loss. CHERRYVALE. Rev. J. H. Van Leu, missi- onary of the Southeastern Dis- trict association preached here last Saturday evening. Rev. Teal, our pastor preaches her’ the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month. Wedding bells will be ringing here soon. Listen for thei hime, KANSAS CITY, KAS Mrs. Ashton Woods has adopt- ed a scheme by which she hopes to greatly assist lodges in caring for their sick, She 1s sending circular letters to the various lodges offering to send « nurse ito the bedside of any sick mem- ber and give the best service during the time needed. The nurses are trained and will be of much service to the sick. For all these ervices the Colored Visiting Nurses* Association. will ask that the lodges give a stated sum to the Association. The ob- ject is agood one and all lodge: should avail themselves of this opportunity to get skilled service with their sick, thus greatly re- ducing the amount of sicknes: and death inthe lodges. There will be a benefit give: forthe Colored Orphans's Hom: Jat Alexanders Hall, on Friday |March 20th, 1903. CHANUTE CHAT. Sam Petersen and Walter Clark were compelled to move on account of the high water. Joseph Odair, of Emporia, has removed his family to this place and he will fill the position of chef on Supt. Barnes’s private car, which was formerly held by Mr. Gordon, of Topeka. The Chanute ball team is pre- parting for a game with Parsons. A number of Chanute boy: attended the carnival in Iola. OTTAWA. There wasa grand jubilee con- cert given at the A. M. E church Monday night, June 5, under the management of Rev. H. W. ‘Scott. Miss Ida Clayborne received a fine, upright piano for her grad- uation present. The A. M. E. church post- poned their convention until the 23rd of June. Mr. D. R. Clayborne and Miss Marie Johnson will unite in wed- lock, Tuesday, June 9, at the home of the bride. Rev P. D. Skinner preached a sermon to the graduates, last evening. Mr. Thomas Simpson has re- turned from Baldwin, where he had been attending a reception given in honor of Robert Hays, who graduated from Baker Usi- versity. Cheap . Trip In Pullman Tourist Sleepers on fast Santa Fe trains; also FREE CHAIR CARS, in charge ofan experienced passen- ger director, who looks after the comfort of the passengers, poinis out places of interest, etc. New cars, courteous employes, excellent meals; the cheap and comfortable way to Los Angeles and San Francisco. - Address, T. L. KING, G. P. & T. A.,, Or T. M. JAMES, Topeka, 859 Kansas Avenue, NorthGopeks. | i NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the estate of J, W. Jones late of Shawnee County, Kan. Notice fs hereby given, that on the 27th day of May, A. D.. 1903, the un- dersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly ap- pointed and qualified as Administratoi of the estata of J. W. Jonas, deceased Shawnee County. All partes inter. ested In sald estate will take notice and govern themselves acordingly. W. 1 JAMISON, Adminfstrator. Ee ee eee ea eer To Minnle 3. Garrett and Charles ¥. Garrett. ‘You are notified that Nancy B. Farley, plaintiff, has sued you as defendanta in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas; that you must anawer the pe- titfon of the plaintiff on or before Fri- day, the 1ith of July, 198, or the petition will be taken as true, and judgment es- tablishing the will of Thomas J, Farley, deceased, lost after the probate thereof, by the Probate Court of Shawnee county, setting aside a pretended election of plaintif¢ to take under the jaw instead of said will, excluding you and each of you from any interest or estate In and to lot 356 Madison street in the city of Topeka. Shawnee county, state of Kansas, and decreeing any interest, or estate you may have therein inferior and subse- quent to her claim of ownership and possession therein and thereto, and quiet. ing her ownership and possession therein and thereto will be rendered accordingly, Witness the signature of the Clerk of sald Court and the seal thereof at To peha, this 26th day of May, 1903, 1.'8, CURTIS, Clerk District, Court, Shawnee County Kansas, WATERS & WATERS, (Seal) ‘Attorneys for Plaintitt. — - | ©.M's Addresses. No. 3, J. G. Bartlette, 819 North First street, Atchison. No 18, James ‘Thomas, 339 W. First South street, Salt Lake, Utah No. 72, C. F, Crissman, 2244 S gth street, Lincoln, Neb. No 19, George H. Willoughby, 335 New Jersey street, Lawrence. No. 16, Richard Clark. 420 North Twenty-Fifth street, Omaha, Neb. No. 25, Edward Henderson, 191; North Third st., Kansas City, Kaz No. 4, Thomas Holliday, 812 S 24th street, Omaha, Nab. No. 60, W. Ostein, 4 Lane st2it Topeka. No. 10, Frank Smith, Third ave nue, Leavenworth. No. 13, A. H. Morton, 1308 Wash ngton avenue, Parsons. | MissM, L. Stark, 8or North 2nd st., Atchison. Hattie Jackson, 125 East Ryle. street, Atchison. Martha Taylor, 329 East Cente: street, Salina. Bettie Hamilton, 111 Latayett avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Delta Dorsey, 716 South Fifteent street, Parsens, | Charlotte Dalton, 331 Freesat avenue, Kansas City, Kas Rosa Buffington, Box 146, Lene- pah, I. T. Mrs. Lee Anderson, 724 St.Francis street, Wichita. Anna Boyd, Rural Route, Pitts- burg. Fannie Corneal, Box 384, Alli- ance. Neb. Ellen H. Johnson, 1105 West Galenastreet, Butte, Mont | Anna Brown, 1717 St. Mary’s s Omaha, Neb. Mrs. W, W. Lewis, 527 North 27th street. South Omaha, Neb. Annie Barnes, 339 W. rst South street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. M. E. Bird, 192 Wetmore street, Everett, Wash. Sadie Chrisp, 615 Chestnut street Tola. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City. Katie Miner, 315 Nebraska street, Kansas City, Kas. | Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western ave North Topeka, Laura Smith, 308 East Eleventt street, Coffeyville. Elizabeth Blackwell, 2113 Nicola: street, Nebraska. No, 3, Robert Jordan, 903 West Jern avenue, North Topeka. | No.8, R.M. Bingham, t727, E '| 27th street, Fort Scott. No. 426, M. E. Bird, Everet | Washington. | No. 17, A. Garner, Box 67, Cot | leyville. | No. 59, A.M. Harrold, 201, Je! * ferson street, Topeka. No. 6, R. G. Christman, 609 Kan 'Isas avenue, Topeka. —D. L. Taylor, 329 East Cer er street, Salina Cora Taylor, 116 Parallel avenue Kansas City, Kas. All lodges will phase send i the time and place of meeting, ac ,| companied by he $1:00 subscriptios Mrs. A.C. Scott, 2nd avenue an Rees street, Leavenworth. ‘| Susan Richardson, 1180 Buchar an street, Topeka, | Henrietta Clarady, 1126 Wilso [avenue, Parsons, Jennie Alexander, 918 Pennsylv: nia avenue, Lawrence. Laura Johnson, 2010 South 14t street, Lincoln, Neb. Kittie Willis, 722 Judson stree Fort Scott, Anna Handley, 321 West Thr street, Ottawa. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom stre 1) Fort Scott. Maggie Fishback, 2054 Tennesse *)street, Lawrenee. ‘TABERNACLES. Victoria Tabernaclemsteeta every Fri- day near the corner of Fourth and Cher. okee streets, Leavenworth. Kan. DT. LAURA BRIGHT, C. R. | ‘M2 Ohio Ave. DT. SALLIE COX, H. P.. | 25 Fifth Ave. St. Marte ‘rabernacio Ne. 0—Mests the) second and fourth Wetaesiay af cod month. Hour of meeting £2 A m, Lawrence, Kan. + DT, MAGGIM FISHBACK, C. P. DT. MARIE KE, BROWN, C. R. Wichita Tabernacle No, H—Meete the first end third Thureday afternoen of each month. Hour of meeting 2p. m, Wichita, Kan. DT. LEE ANDERAON, C. P. | DT. L. COVINGTON, © BR. Rebecca Tabernacle No. 1—-Mixs the firm and third Mondays, afternoos, at M. and 0. Hall, corner Eighth ané Waso- Ington streets, Mra. Katle Miner, C. r. No. 15 Nebraske Ave. Kansas City, ‘Tadernacle No. $9 and Daughter Alice Tucker of Victoria No. ® of Leavea- worth, Kansas, transferred to Golden Bheaf Tabernacte No. #1, Omaha. Golten Rule Tabernacle No. 13-Meets Crat and third Wednesday nights at Bons of Protection Hall, corner Sixth and Btate mre, sire, Bettle Johnson, C. P,, Ne U2 stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, Golden Sheat Tabernacle No. #1 was visited by Mise K. Ingram, a nurve from Dougias hospital, ssking aid for thst I2- sutution; $1.09 was given her froin the soctety. Queen of the West Tabernacle No. 3 meets the first an@ third Wednesdays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corsa Washinton and Highth strove, Mr Cora Taylor, C. P., No, 118 Parallel Ave, Kansas City, Kan. Falr West Tabernacle No, @—Moet |first and third Fridays, afternoon, at M and ©. Hall, corner Bignth and Wash |ington streets, Mra. Chariette Dalton Cc. P, No. S3l Freeman Ave, Kansai ‘City, Kansss. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. #1—Meeti |niret and third ‘Thureday afternoon o each month at Masonic Hall, Thirteeat and Dougias street. Mra Anna Brown || H. Pu; Nettle Kellogg, C. R. Mt. Marish Tabernacle No. 62—Meet .|the second and fourth Thursdays In esc month. : -| Arcanum mects the fourth Saturday 1: _| each anonth. 1} clinging Rose Tent No. 2-Meets th first and third Saturdays In each mont! | Golden Temple No. 1}~Meets first an third Wednesday nights of each mont? 1 Sir Allen Garner, C. M.; Sir Ieatah Cut Us, C. 8, Charity Rose Tabernacle No, #4—Mee! | frat and third Wednesday afternoons « 2:0 p.m. Dt. Laura Smith, H. P.5 D Eliza Smith. C. R. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In_the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. George T. Flemming, plaintiff, vs. Jennie L, Flemming, defendant. No. 22293. x The State of Kansas to Jennie L. Flemming. Defendant. Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued In the above named court by the plaintiff, George T. Flemming, and that you must ans- wer the petition filed by said platntif! ‘therein on or before the first day of August, 1903, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered in accordance therewith, divorcing ‘said plaintiff from you, and for al other proper relief. GEORGE T. FLEMMING. Plaintife, By James C. Salyer, his Attorney. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. {Seal.} In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mac Walker, plaintiff, va Limie Walker, defendant. ‘The said defendant will take notice that she has been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action and that un- Tess she answer the petition of plain- titf on or betore the Ist day of Jone, 1903, the said petition of plaintiff will be taken as true and judgment z:n- dered divorcing plaintiff from defen- dant. JOSEPH REED, Attorney for Piaiatite. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court, | By Zora B, West, Deputy. In the District Court to and for Shaw- nee County, Kansas, Fannie Rodgers, plaintiff, va. Danie: Rodgers, defendant. No. 22169, The sald defendant Daniel Rodgers is hereby notified that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Fannie Rodgers, in the above said court in an action fer divorce, and that he must answer the petition filed in sald court in said cause of action on or before the 16th day of May, 1903, or sald petition wilt be taken as true and judqment ren- dered according to the prayer of said Petition, A. M THOMAS, Attorney for Plaintif. (Seal) Attest: 1. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. In the District Court in and for Shaw~ ness County, Kansas. Charles Holland, ys. Emma M. Hot land. No. 22213. ‘The said Emma M. Holland, a res: dent of the state of Connecticut, is hereby notified that she has been sued by the plalatife Charles Holland, in the Shawnee county District Court in an action for divorce; and that she must answer the petition filed in sald court, In said cause of action on or before the 12th day of June, 1903, or said petition will be taken aa true and Judgment rendered according to the Prayer of sald petition. Seal.) CHARLES HOLLAND. By his attorney, A. M. Thomas, Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. By Zora B. West, Deputy. a PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee Coun- ty, Kansas, Elizabeth 31. Mauk, Plaintiff, \s, George C. Sauk, Defendant . The said defendant will take notice that he has been sued by the plaiatiff in the above entitled action and that unless he answers the petition of the plaintiff on or before the 2th day of June, 198, said petition of plaintiff witt bo taken as true and judgment rendered, divorcing plaintiff from defendant as prayed for. W, 1. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff, Attest: 1. S. CURTIS, Clerk. Clerk District Court. —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—— PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee Coun. ye State of Kansas. Estella Stephens, Plaintiff, vs, Leonard Stephens, Defendant. No. 22046. ‘To the above named defendant: You Will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the said Entella Stephens; that the petition there- in was filed on the 6th day of May, and ‘that you must answer to the said petition on oF before the 2th day of June, 190, or aid petition will be taken as true and Judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof divorcing sald plaintiff from yon and setting aside and bolding for naugtt the bonds of matrimony now existing between you, and for costs and all other and proper tellet. 7 M. F. LAYCOCK, Attorney for Plaintite. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, =