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VOLUME V. The Knights and Ladies "PURITY OF THE JUME V. Knights and Ladies RITY OF THE Mrs. Ida Joyce Jackson Reads an Interesting Paper Before the Western Negro Press Association. It's a Well Told Story from Which a Profitable Lesson Can Be Learned. From the creation of the world to the present century, woman has played an important part in the home, that most sacred shelter of man, which calls up the fondest memories of life and opens in our nature the purest, deepest and richest fountain of consecrated thought and feeling. Around the fireside are gathered, from time to time, the father, mother and children, who, cemented by the tender ties of love, form one indisoluble union of happiness. The strength of the mother's influence is very powerful in making indelible impressions on the plastic natures of children; for it gives the first tone to their desires and furnishes ingredients that will either sweeten or embitter their whole cup of life. Even the infidel lives under the holy influence of a plus mother's impressions and ever reveres her name. The bright and cheerful faces of the little ones playing around their mother's knee, make a beautiful picture that every fond mother loves to look back upon in recalling her most pleasant memories. One of the greatest and most valuable of the delights which are felt by mortals amid the stern and oftentimes soul-harrowing conflicts of life's after campaign, is that of recalling the scenes of earlier years. How many mothers contemplate the future of their children, the fearful responsibility of their existence and the final saving of their precious souls. Often-times the tiny babe of a few hours is spoiled by the impressions made upon the offspring before its birth, which often cause the mother hours, days and years of trouble, heartache and disgrace. creation of the world to century, woman has important part in the most sacred shelter of calls up the fondest life and opens in our best, deepest and richest consecrated thought fireside are gathered, time, the father, mother who, cemented by the love, form one indisol of happiness. The mother's influence is in making indelible in the plastic natures or it gives the first tone and furnishes ingre-will either sweeten or whole cup of life. Confidel lives under the face of a plus mother's and ever reveres her and cheerful faces of playing around their make a beautiful picture fond mother loves upon in recalling her memories. Greatest and most valu-ights which are felt by the stern and oftent-arrowing conflicts of campaign, is that of renes of earlier years. Mothers contemplate their children, the fear-ility of their existence saving of their precious is the tiny babe of a few fed by the impressions the offspring before its often cause the mother and years of trouble, and disgrace. Sometimes heartless as it is a reli- children get deed, the home, and Too olters and crime them to w-become their care entirely w- Mother's keep your they reach like the su- them revol little hum- How say know not mother's er go back without a they can their lives simple sa- The most of the hor- years ow- and how cares for t when she still hover desolate sweet influ- is remake The vital at this pro- on the infu- exert upon moral line when it w- ers to reac- cated child and unless trial train the mother and wom- earning a The moral, physical and intellectual influence for good should be exerted long before its birth, because the law of heredity, handed down to us from the Holy Bible says that the sins of the parents shall be visited upon the children, even to the third and fourth generation. Since this law is inexorable, it is very necessary and imperative that the mind of the mother dwell upon all that is beautiful, good, noble and elevating She should avoid anger, and keep her heart pure and above all ask the divine guidance of God, by invoking His aid to help her direct aright the course of the infant which He has intrusted to her care and keeping. Our idea of a home should be that of a quiet, secluded spot, where loving hearts dwell, and it should be set apart and dedicated to intellectual and moral improvement. It should be our aim to make home very cheerful. Let innocent joy reign supreme in every heart; let domestic amusements, fireside pleasures, quiet and simple though they be, make home happy, and thus not leave the children to look elsewhere for joy. We should talk and talk in a pleasant manner to our children. How often we see persons who are the life of every company which they enter, appear dull, silent and uninteresting at home, among the children. If we have not the mental activity and physical vigor to do both, let us first provide for our own household. It is far better to instruct our children than to amuse our friends; for the child who does not love home is always in danger. If we would not have our children lost to us in after life; if we would have our married daughters not forget the old home for the new one; if we would have our sons lend us a helping hand to keep us in the cottage and provide for us in old age, then it behooves us mothers to make our homes happy while our children are young. Longtellow says; Historical Society State House The mother is the angel spirit of the home, for how tenderly she yearns over the cradle of her infant and how carefully she guards and cares for the child and youth. Even when she is laid to rest, her spirit still hovers over them. Look how desolate the home appears when the sweet influence of a dear, good mother is removed. The vital interests of our country at this present time hang largely upon the influence which our mothers exert upon their children along all moral lines. There never was a time when it was more difficult for mothers to rear children than now. Educated children have educated wants and unless the foundation for industrial training is laid in the home by the mother, the future young men and women will have no means of earning a livelihood to supply these wants. We must teach our children thrift, economy, obedience to parental authority, respect for law, love of God, fellowmen and country. Who can fathom the depth, length and breadth of a mother's love? The wild storm of adversity and the bright sunshine of prosperity are alike to her. However unworthy the children may be of her affection, a mother never ceases to love her erring child. Look into the records of history and biography and you will find but few exceptions to the rule that all great men have had great and noble mothers. The father's influence upon the offspring is comparatively feeble and insignificant to that of the mother. It is said that sons usually inherit the prominent traits of the mother. Sir Walter Scott's mother was not only a superior woman, but a great lover of poetry and painting. Byron's mother was talented; but proud and ill-tempered. The mother of Napoleon was noted for her beauty and energy. The mother of John Wesley was so remarkable for her intelligence, piety and executive ability, that she was called the "Mother of Methdism.-" The mother of Nero, on the other hand, was a murderer. The agency exercised by the mother of George Washington informing that character which the world delights to honor, is a subject of elevating contemplation. His undeviating integrity and unshaken self command were developments of her own elements of character. She combined Spartan firmness and simplicity with the deep affections of a Christian matron, and all of this consecrated influence brought to bear upon her son, who, by the early death of his father, came more directly under her influence. The monument which designates her last repose speaks eloquently of her sex, bidding them to impress the character of true greatness upon all generations. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUG. 21, 1903. most remarkable men produced in the Nineteenth century, had a mother whose love for him contributed much toward his greatness. Let us who are disposed to indulge in lassitude, or to forget that we may stamp an indelible character for good or evil upon the immortal minds submitted to our regency, go and renounce our errors, deepen our faith, quicken our energies and do the will of our Master. That woman who deliberately and willfully refuses to wear this glorious and holy crown of motherhood; who would rather idle away her time and strength in following the devious and senseless ways of fashion, in parading the streets or lounging around the homes of other people; in dressing beyond the bounds of economy or prudence: in gratifying vain and frivolous wishes and desires, than in bringing up children to do good and thus reflect credit upon their parents, is unworthy of the name of woman; is untrue to the highest and holiest impulses of her own nature; is false to the design and intent of God in her creation. We are aware that we must not bear all the blame in this matter, but, as far as we can, it is our duty and privilege alike, not to shrink from rearing our children to be some of the noblest, best and highest developed specimens of manhood and womanhood. We should be conscious of the fact that the enobling and elevating of our race is largely decided by the mother's influence exerted upon our children in our homes; for it has been said that: 'The mother, in her office, holds the key Of the soul, and she it is who stamps the coin of character, and makes the being, who would be a savage lust for her gentle care, a true, strong man. You may place upon the brow of a true mother the greenest laurels; you may crowd her hands with civic honors; but after all, to her there will be no place like home, and the crown of motherhood will be more precious than the diadem of a queen. MRS. IDA JOYCE JACKSON. 720 East Cimarron st., Colorado Springs, Colo. Negroes Going from the South. A few days ago a party of Negroes arrived at the Canadian Pacific railway station in Montreal. When questioned as to their plans they said they were seeking a home in Canada. They claimed that, through fear, the Negroes of the South were being driven North into Canada, where they had been told, they would be safe from the terrors of lynch law. It is stated that large numbers of these Negroes have found their way to this country in the last two or three months, and are sending favorable reports back to the South. These newcomeas are seeking employment throughout different portions of the dominion, and many will go to Western Canada, where work and good wages are readily obtainable. An urgent call is now being made for harvesters in the West. The officials of the Canadian Pacific railway, having gone carefully into the matter, announce that upward of 18,000 men will be required in Manitoba and the Northwest to gather the big harvest of the present season. The unprecedented volume of new settlers which has been pouring into that region, instead of lessening the demand for laborers, has considerably increased it, as a large proportion of these settlers need extra help for themselves.—St. Louis Globe Democrat. They are right, and are showing good judgment by going where people are civilized. O. E. S. MEETING. The order of the Eastern Star held its Grand Session in the Senate chamber this week. Representative ladies from all over the state were present to assist in carrying on the business of the Grand Lodge. A grand entertainment was given at the Auditorium, last Wednesday evening, that being the first day of the session, to welcome and introduce the visitors to the people of the city. TO ESTABLISH SEPARATE SCHOOLS Democratic School Board Submits to the Minority. Manhattan Negroes Must Stand up and Assert Their Rights—The Negro Who Advocate Separate Schools Should Be Run Out of the City. EDITOR PLAINDEALER: Please allow me space in your paper to make a statement about some of the evils that are fast taking hold against our people here in Manhattan. Separate schools for Negroes in a little 3x3 city like this, and which is a violation of the state law for a city of Manhattan's size to undertake, is almost a reality; and it looks as though the Negro youth of this village will soon be plodding along to a Jim Crow school if something is not done. I think every loyal citizen should condemn it. A petition was found in the hands of a certain gentleman who taught school here some years ago and was thrown out, and now he is busy trying to get the schools separated in order to land himself in a job. A list of 40 names for and 60 against was presented to this Democratic school board, who voted in favor of the 40, when 60 mothers and fathers said, "we don't want seperate schools!" A READER. If this be true, what can be the matter with the good people of Manhattan? We hope that parents will see to it that their children keep away from such schools and run the Negro out of town for circulating such a petition. He is an enemy to the race. Call upon the good influential white citizens to assist in securing justice. Where are the good Republicans? Will they sit idly and let Tillman and his host rule Kansas? We do not want seperate schools in this state, but we do demand equality in educational facilities, at the ballot box and before the law. Taxes are paid on equal basis, and our children should be educated from one school system. One flag, one God, and one school system should be the motto of all. Let us live in peace and unity. Down with strife and those who create it. We are tired of so many supposed Negro leaders trying to set up a separate school system in Kansas in order to secure a position for themselves. Our teachers should cease this business and demand schools on merrit, not color. NICK CHILES. Mrs. Vernella's Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I, Jennie Vernella, of Topeka, Shawnee county, Kansas do make and publish this my last will and testament. First. It is my desire that my last debts and all charges be paid out of my estate. Second. I do hereby nominate without Bond Jas. H. Guy executive of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust release, and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper, the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower him, if it shall be necessary in order to pay my debts to sell at private sale or in such manner and upon such terms as he may think proper. all or any part of my real estate and deeds to purchasers make and execute, acknowledge and deliver in fee simple. Third. I give and derise to my sister, Mary E. Gleaves of Denver, Colo. lot number(93) ninety three. Madison street in the city of Topeka, Shawnee County Kansas. Fourth. I give and derise to my niece Genevere Pleasant Chapman of Denver, Colo. lot number (91) ninety one on MadisonSt in the city of Topeka, Shawnee County Kas. NUMBER 33. HOLDER Organizations! L HAPPENED R. B. Williams, the Larned Tailor Who Narrowly Escaped Being Lynched for Killing a White Bully Explains. It Was One of Those Cases of Kill or Get Killed. knock the revolver from his grasp. I failed. Then I begun to shoot as fast as I could work the trigger, till my gun was empty. After I had fired the last shot Clide then fell to the floor. The gun fell to the floor as he went down. I jumped over him as he lay on the floor, ran to the door, called up the marshall of the city, gave him the guns and gave myself to him. Was put into the city prison, but a short time later was removed to the county prison. In a short time the marshall, deputy sheriff and sheriff came to the county prison and said, "Get your clothes on, we are going to take you away from here; it is for your good." Was then carried to a buggy that stood in the alley, with the deputy sheriff, who was then advised to go north. He drove in a hurry to the Junction, where we waited for No. 2 train. When it arrived we boarded it; got off at Hutchinson, Kansas, where I was lodged in the county prison till Monday. Then I was brought back o Larned for trial. Was carried up to Esq. Hoyt's office, where I acknowleged the writ. Then, was put into the county prison to await my trial. On Tuesday, had my preliminary. After the evidence was taken and the lawyers had made their argument, the court said, "If I were to bind this man over to the District court I would be guessing all the balance of my life what I did it for. I therefore judge him guilty of no crime. I acquit him. The sheriff will set him at liberty." EXPELLED GRAND MASTER At a meeting of the Masonie Grand Lodge of Colorado and its jurisdiction, Grand Master Robinson was found guilty of conduct unbecoming a Mason, and was expelled for ninety-nine years. The retiring Grand Master and his lieutenant appropriated about $800 of the lodge funds to satisfy their personal wants and were caught in the act with the above result. Nothing was said in regard to Robinson's lieutenant as he died before the time to be called to account before the Grand Body. After electing officers, a board was appointed to direct and look after the lodge funds, and by so doing the lodge will be protected against such frauds and hypocrites. The loss of the money was a heavy blow to the lodge, but despite this fact, they emerged from the calamity with sufficient funds to pay all expenses, and are again in good running order. The Coloradoians are stricly business, and when a man fails to act fairly, they loose no time in administering the medicine they so richly deserve. Some Common Sense. DEAR EDITOR;—No doubt your paper has furnished a great amount of race news about what the Negro should do and what he should not do. I for one don't believe that Continued on Page Two. W. H. Loomis seems to have the lead for U. States District Judge. He is a good upright conscientious gentleman and will look not to the condition or color to carry favor with public sentiment but administer the law as written and put the proper construction without the least hesitation. The Hon. J. B. Betts announces himself as a candidate for State Senator for the district of Shawnee county. He is now serving his second term as Representative and did good work for not only his constituents, but scores of others. He is successful contractor—courteous, kind and polite, and no man who has worked for him would hesitate to cast a ballot for him for any position he may seek. Betts says he is in the race to stay, and if elected will do the right thing by all he promises. Miss Dollie Russell returned to her home in Topeka Tuesday after a pleasant visit with Miss Elnora Hudson. Mrs. Mildred Lawson-Hudson closed her visit to her parents Wednesday and returned to Pittsburg, Pa., Wednesday. The Knights and Ladies of Protection organized a council at the A. M. E. church with Eugene Bell, president and Miss Effie Dysart, secretary. This is a fraternal insurance order which pays death claims from $75.00 to $1,500. Rev. Frederick has opened the old building used once by the Shiloh Baptist church members. Some of the members think this only a step to split Shiloh, but we believe Rev. Frederick's religion is such as not to go into any such schemes. Jerry Shackelford and wife entertained Tuesday evening in honor of their daughter, Edith, who had reached her seventeenth summer. The young people had a merry time. The Daughters of Beteel jr., had a successful entertainment at the True Eleven hall the first of the week. Mrs. King will present her flag drill again soon. The Tennis club will have a contest soon. It is questionable this year who is champion. NOTICE. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County, Kansas, Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following described real estate situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Calvin Harris Richardson deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and expense of administration, to-wit: Part of the southwest 1/4 of section No. 2, township No. 12, of range No. 15, east of the 6th P. M., in the county of Shawnee and state of Kansas, as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the north line 31-3 chains west from the northwest corner of aforesaid 1/4 section, thence south 6 chains and thence west 12-3 chains, thence north 6 chains, thence east on north line of said 1/4 section township and range 12-3 chains to place of beginning containing 1 acre more or less. Sald petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge, in the city of Topeka in sald county at 9 a. m., the 28th day of August, 1903, at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order. Dated August 12, 1903 Mated August 12. T. RICHARDSON, ISSADORAH T. RICHARDSON, Administratrix of said estate. CROSBY BRO'S. CURTAIN SALE NOTTINGHAM CURTAINL. Prices were Prices are 65c _____ 58c $1.00 _____ 82c 2.75 _____ $1.98 3.00 _____ 2.15 3.75 _____ 2.95 4.75 _____ 3.67 RUFFLED ROBBINETT CURTAINS. Prices were Prices are $3.00 _____ $2.43 4.50 _____ 3.48 5.75 _____ 4.35 6.50 _____ 4.95 NOVELTY LACE CURTAINS. Prices were Prices are $2.00 _____ $1.43 3.00 _____ 1.98 3.50 _____ 2.95 5.00 _____ 3.98 To the Public! We have secured the services of mr. W. H. Jackson, who in the future will act as collector and traveling circulator for the PLAINDEALER. He is a bright young man, full of life and ambition, and comes to us highly recommended by some of the best people in the state, and the services he has already rendered us has proven that they were correct. Mr. Jackson is a gentleman in every sense the term implies—honest, honorable and a good business man. He will depart today (Friday) for Southern Kansas, and the Indian Territory, where a branch office will be opened. He will go over the territory made by C. Arthur Jeltz, a dishonest young dude, that fleeced the people and also this paper a short time ago, and was since discharged from our service. We will be thankful for any courtesies shown Mr. Jackson, who will deal fairly and honorably with everybody, and if you transact any business with him you will be given proper credit, and receive what you pay for. Parties who have been fleeced by Jeltz will please show receipts to Mr. Jackson, who will give proper credit and see that the paper is sent. THE PLAINDEALER is printed every week in the year and is mailed regularly each week to all subscribers, and further, we desire no person's money unless we give him value received. NICK CHILES, Manager. SOME 'COMMON 'SENSE there can be too much said on this paramount question. After reading over what I have to say in regard to our present and future welfare, if you think it worthy of publication please give it space in your paper. As we have stated above, we don't believe that there can be too much said on the question, for out of a great deal said some good may be accomplished. First, we will suggest to our young men and women, be obedient to their parents, stay with them as long as possible, assist them in acquiring a home, that in their declining years they won't be shifted about, as the old saying is, "from pillar to post," so far as paying rent is concerned. Another most important object is to get an education, if you have to subsist on bread and water. There is but little excuse for non-educated Negroes in this age. We are aware that all can't be lawyers, doctors, merchants and mechanics. Whatever we may be engaged in, try and be the master of the same. Education is needed in every vocation of life. Greater successes are being made with an education than without it. So it behooves all We have been and are showing to the world, and especially to our government, that we are a progressive race, handicapped as we are under the brutality shown us via rape and torch. We should be proud that we are surging to the front regardless of the butchery of our race by those that call themselves loyal citizens of this Christian government. We will venture the assertion that nine tenths of such Negroes as are actually guilty of those atrocious crimes are those frequenting dives, saloons, etc. We have had many of the white race to ask, why do we hold up those of our race who are guilty of rape! We will answer the question again here, for the benefit of those that still want to know. Our object is not to hold them up in their actual or accusative crimes. What we do want, ask and contend for is, for justice to predominate, not only to those of our race, but those that attempt or participate in that diabolical custom of burning, lynching, driving away and burning the homes of innocent and respectable Negroes who have labored many years to get what was destroyed in a few moments. It seems in some localities that a Negro's home is not his home so far as protection is concerned. Our press and public speakers should keep up their denunciations of tyrannical prevalence. There is law adequate for all crimes, and the law should be strictly enforced, because well enforced laws are essential to a good government. The morals of the majority of Negroes are good and we are a peaceful and lawabiding people. Notwithstanding that we as a race are rated by our worst class by many of the white people. it isn't the crime for which we are hated so much as the color. We must show those who are against us that we will never cease from asking recognition as free and equal citizens. If every officer who has charge of a Negro criminal would take the stand in protecting him as one of their own number, there would be less burning, and lynching. As our President said in his letter to Governor Durbin of Indiana, that "Lynching is only one orm of anarchy, and anarchy is the handmaiden and forerunner of tyranny:" that, if allowed to continue, every-violent man in the community is encouraged by every case of lynching in which the lynchers go unpunished. He has said well, for every lyncher that goes unpunished is an incentive for others of less violent temper to wreak their vengeance on some poor, helpless, and possibly innocent Negro. If this mob law is allowed to continue and spread, it will only be a question of a few years that it will not only be as the saying "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown," but; "Uneasy lies the head with the dark face. This is why the Negro should continue to educate himself both intellectually and morally. In order for any Negro aspirant for any private or public position to succeed he must have a certain degree of qualification over his white brother than would be necessary if both were white. Now, dear brothers and sisters who have a chance to read these PLAINDEALER TO THE PUBLIC: Owing to other business, I shall retire from the hotel business on or before January 1,1904. I will rent the building to the right parties, and sell the hotel furniture and fixtures for the con- NICK CHILES, Mg'r Plaindealer. FRISCO System St. Louis @ San Francisco Railroad Co. SAINT LOUIS, July 1, '03. ANNOUNCEMENT. On this date the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company assumes charge of the line formerly known as the Ozark & Cherokee Central Railway, extending westwardly from Fayetteville, Ark., to Okmulgee, I. T., a distance of 143.9 miles. As will be noted by reference to the map, this line forms a connecting link between our Central Division and the Red River District. Aside, however, from the convenience of this connection, the road penetrates a section offering excellent opportunities to those in search of a new location, either from a commercial or farming standpoint. Fayetteville, its starting point, is located in one of the best portions of the Ozark fruit belt, and the line will open, to the west of that place, a country whose ability to produce apples, peaches and other fruits has already been demonstrated, and whose prosperity and rapid development is, since the establishment of railway communications, assured. Passing through the "Land of the Big Red Apple,' the line enters the Indian Territory, near Westville, crossing the Cherokee Nation, and traversing the Creek Nation, a country that has lately attracted attention all over the United States by reason of Congressional legislation permitting the acquirement therein, by outsiders, of Indian allotments. The Creek Nation is known to possess as great (if not greater) proportion of available land to square mile as any other of the Indian reservations that have been opened to white settlement. The character of its soil and climate is almost identical with that of Oklahoma. Wheat, corn and cotton grow side by side, and all yield crops calculated to astonish, by their abundance and excellence, farmers from the older states. Graduate Stenographer For all kinds of Typewriting, Church, Club, Society and Lodge work a specialty. Try us. OFFICE 1725 KANAS AVENUE 'Phone 747.' Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck. Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWRLRY. 220 East Fifth Street, TORREA, KANSAS Patronize the... AMBRICAN Steam Laundry and get the best. 114 E. SEVENTH St. PHONE 541, OFFICE HOURS: 7 to 10 A. M. 12 M. to 4 P. M. Beth Phones 464 7 to 10 P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention to diseases of women and private diseases. Office and Residence MADISON STREET OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A. M. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Falls answered day and night. WM. E. JACKSON, M. L PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 604 Kansas Ave. TELEPHONE 63F. TOPHEA, NE J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. 632-36 Quincy Street. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., Embalming and Casket Co. LOCAL Iva thesameas the union label— Tur PLatnpeacer imprint. Miss Lutie Bowen of Atchison is visiting Miss Mary Jordan. John Price of Lawrence visited friends in the city this week. JS, Wade of 716 West street is improving from his long illness. Mies Daisy Day of Kansas City is the guest of Mra. Robt. Buckner. Mrs. Robert Branford is seriously ill xt her home 1011 Kansas Ave. Pay up,or shut up talking race pride. We fight the race cause all the time. Ned O'Banion returned Monday from Lincoln, Nebr. where he visited friends. Miss Luvenia Brown bas returned from Dunlap where she visited friends. Mra. Chas. McGrudder of Denver is the guest of Misses Pearl and Lena McNeal. Misses Dollie and America Russel and Jessie Jones have returned from Atchison. Miss Catherine Harris, who has been visiting her parent has returned to Lawrence. Miss Carrie Pheonix of Emporia is visiting her sister, Mrs. Reynolds on Buchanan stieet. Misses Verleter McClain and Fin- ley of Kansas City, Mo. is visiting friends in the city. Mra. A. Stoner and little daughter Eva of Parkdale was the guest of Bfr, and Mrs. W. M, McElroy. Mrs. A. R. Eagleson of Denver is visiting her mother, Mrs. Wm Eagle- son and Mrs. Robt. Buckner. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Freeman of California are visiting his sister, Miss Hattie Freeman at 201 Jackson. Mrs. Mary Reese of Hortonas, K. is visiting ter grand daughter, Mra. Herschel Alexander, 710 Filmore. Miss Courtney Hancock who has been visiting Miss Nora Williams re- turned to Colorado Springs Saturday. Mrs. Harris who has been visiting her aunt Mrs. J. Cooper, returned to her home in Louisville, Ky. last Sun- day. Mrs. Jas. A. Page was called to St Joseph Monday on account of the se- rious illness of her sister, Mrs. John Jeltz, Mrs. 8. E. McCarroll bas returned from Colorado where she visited friends in Denver, Pueblo and the Springs. Prof. Wm. R. Carter and wife who are now in Denver are receiving con- gratulations on the birth of a fine baby boy. Mrs. Wm. Williams and three children of St Louis visited her mother Mrs. A. Williams on Buch- anan street. Robt. Turner has lost his second crop of this season from the backing up of high waters caused by the Un- ion Pacific tracks. The district grand lodge of Odd Fellows will convene in Ft Scott next week. The Household of Ruth will convene in the same city. Mrs. Samuel Jones entertained Friday evening complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henderson who will Jeave Saturday for Omaha. Rev. L, E. Hayes and wife were pleasantly surprised last Thursday evening by the membere and friends of the Mt Olive church, of which he is pastor. WANTED—Good barber, in firs! clasashop. Steady work and good wages guaranteed. Tom Gray, Jz. Burlington, Kas. E. Smith of Chicago arrived in the city last Saturday and is the guest of Mr.and Mrs.G.Grandpre. Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith will return to their home Saturday. We have two hundred shares soid and twenty-one toeell, then we will take stock offthe arket, The Coal Land and Development Co. is mak- ing great headway. Thuraday evening Missea Pearl |and Lena McNeal entertained a num- ber of their friends at their home, 815 E 11 street complimentary to the visitors ef the city. Mrs, Elsie Brown entertained at her home ou Taylor street last Fri- day at dinner Mesdames Mary Gleaves of Denver, Jennie Mcxley of Detroit, Mich. and Ella Guy. Will Graham one of Topeka’s sons and who has been in the service of the Rock Island as porter for several years, passed the civil service exami- nation and has been appointed mail clerk. Mesdames Like, Scott, Smith of ‘Leavenworth, Stovall, Brown and Dilbert of Kansas City, Weeks, Allen and Hrown of Kansas City and Tho- asof Nicodemus are attending the gtand session of the O. E. S, WANTED—A young lady for wife. One who wants a good home and knows how to keep house and is ready to marry. A good long ride for some young lady and see the country. Address H, J. Luoyp, Cananea, Mexico Miss Lenetta Brasfield was married to Mr. Jas. Scott at the home of her sister Mrs. Albert Edwards 131 N. Van Buren Tuesday evening. Rev Rivers officiated. A host of friend: were present and bestowed upon then their best wishes as well as presents. They will be at home to their friends at 1406 Van Buren. Mrs. Flossie Hatcher, wife of H H. Hatcher, died this morning a 3 oclock at her home on Lelan atreet after an illness of about a week Funeral services will be held tomor row afternoon from the undertakin; parlors of DeMoas and Penwell. Sh leaves a husband and a host of friend to mourn her demise. The Bai Suba Bey Xeubis club o St John Sunday School gave thei class a private picnic at Vinewco park Thursday. After pleasant re creation a magnificent dinner wa epread under the superintendence o Mra. Guy. Later in the afternoo: watermelons were cut and the even closed amidet much rejoicing. Mesars. Sil Vaughn and Jame Mothel entertertained 2 few of thei bachalor friends at the home of th former last Monday night. At a appointed hour a dainty luncheo: ‘was spread which was more than ap preciated by the partakers. Thos present wers Will Henderson, Wil McConnel, Oscar Turner, Jame Bailey, James Williams, Fred Stone street and Eugene Mason. Mrs. Simon Jordan and Mise | Lizzie Cooper and Mary Jordan en tertained at six oclock dinner Wed nesday Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Chica g0, Mrs. Albert Eagleson of Denve: |Mrs, Emma McAdoo of Leadville ‘Witenoe Toatsw Dav of Kanasze City Robt. Buckner of 918 West 8th St. isone one of the wealthiest colored men in Kansas. He came to this state from Canada in 1869. He owns twelve modern houses containing from eight to twelve rooms and 175 acre farm in Franklin county. His in- come is not leas than $3000 per year. Heis a finished carpenter and a suc- cesafull contractor. Has a wife and two children who are the idols of hie heart. Last Friday afternoon Misses Lulu and Catherine Harris entertained the Golden Rod club complimentary tc their aunt, Mrs. B. A. McLemore of Ft. Scott. A geographical contest was held in which Miss Laura Har. lan awarded first prize and Mrs. S G. Watkins consolation prize. The vintors were Misses Laura Harlan o Kansas City, Luvenia Brown, Susi Wilson Mesdames S. G. Watkins, O A. ‘Taylor, of Topeka, and Mrs. E L, Smith of Chicago, A Printer Patrict. ‘The printing fraternity and also the many friends of “Cub” Langston ‘will no doubt be surprised to learn that he has enlistal in Troop G Tenth U. S., cavalry, and is now located in Sheridan, Wyoming. “Cub,” as he is called by the mem- bers of the craft,:s one of the bravest lads that ever marched to war. During the heavy fighting in the Philippines, though a mere strip- ling—an unshaven youth, he respon- ded ts his country's call for volunteers, and served two and one-half years fighting for a country that does not protect him or his race. Langston’s war record stands second to none, and his discharge shows that he participated in every engagement from the landing of the Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth in the Philippines till the home coming. He served as company clerk, and was “next” in line for a commission, but was turned down on accourt of his age. In his going to war, the printing fraternity loses one of the brightest crafts afloat, and one for whom newspaperdom held bright {things in store. That health and prosperity will follow himin his new field, is the wish of the entire “crowd,” and when he returns, his unfinished “take” in this office will be found on the “hook” and he can begin where he left off. KANSAS STATE FAIR, Will be held at Topeka from Sep- tember 14 to 18 inclusive For one week, from Monday to Saturday inclusive from the 14th to the loth of September, the Kansas State Fair will be held at Topeka. So great an interest has already ‘been manifest inthe event that on July 1 Secretary Charles H. Sam- son, of the State Exposition com- pany having charge of the fair, made arrangements for additional space for all varieties of exhibits in both the live stock and agricultural sec- tions. This great interest in the fair so long in advance is undoubt- edly partly due to the universal pros- perity over the state this year. The record-breaking wheat crop, the in- cceased number of all breeds of live stock within the borders of Kansas and the general feeling of content and absence of worry of the farmers and stock raisers are some of the factors which have created this uni. versal interest in the Kansas State Fair, at Topeka, over the entire state. Notwithstanding the great demands of exhibitors all will be comfortably quartered and will re- ceive every attention érom the man- agement. From almost every coun- ty in the state word has been sent tc |Secretary Samson that exhibits, te show the chief resources of the coun: ty, will be made at the fair in Tope. ka. With such interest manifest over the entire state the Kansas State fair at Topeka in 1903 will eclips: all others ever held in the state. Prince Albert Court No 85 mourns the losa of one of our dear sisters, Jennie Vernells. Her place cannot be filled, our rank is broken, her lov- fog voice will be heard no more in our court room. She was one we all loved and esteemed very highly, her absence is more than we can express, but the Great Grand Chancellor of the Heavenly court has aeen fit to call her from our midst, we sincerely mourn her loss. Dear sisters, our logs is heavens gain, let us prepare to meet herin the court above, where there is no more sorrow, no more change. Respectfully submitted B, Pors M. Matter J. Mappox Logan Hamilton, one of the oldest and highly tespected citizens, passed away last Friday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jno. Odell on Taylor street. He is a native of Ken- tucky and came to Topeka ebout twenty years ago where he has since resided. He was an honest etraight forward gentleman and was liked by all who knew him. He leaves a daughter, a son anda host of friends to mourn his loss, Funeral services mer held Sunday from the church of Assumption. Interment in Mount Calvery cemetery, May angels festa his soul. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Lillie Patton entertained in honor of her daughter Orean’s birthday. Those present were Misses Mary and Maud pa Hazel Hall, Amelia Patton, Viola Gentry, Cleo Ware, Hortense Clark, Lela Graham, Edith Willis Masters Jarrel Hall, Horace Horton Clyde and Ira McAdoo, Willie Gen. try, Arthur and Berdell Reams and Harold Monroe. Mrs. Patton wa assisted by Bertie Scott, Mary Gra ham and Hattie Patton. lili lll iat Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, ‘ ” ‘THE .-WESTERN TUSKEGEE. Five teachers from that famous institution. The ONLY NON-SECTARIAN school for the Negroes of the West. A school of Christian Culture. DEPARTMENTS. Normal, Normal Preparatory, Agricultural, Industrial, Busi- ness, Music and Milrtary Science. TRADES TAUGHT. Carpentry, Pajnting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sew- ing, Dress making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Ag. riculture in its varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Agricul- tural and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES. Maxpenses reasonable. Self help encouraged. Very careful attention given home training of young women. Rigid discipline maintained. Form of 105 acres. Location sud sanitation the very best, Endorsed by ministers of every denomination. ‘The Fall Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present the opening day. For further information address WM. R.. CARTER, President. Topeka, Kansas. 06000600000000000000000000 Lhe Churches. ST. JOHN ae i, CHURCH. Quarterly meeting will be observ- ed Sunday, Aug 23d. 11 o'clock, Dr Suelson will preach, solo, Miss Cy- renia Smith. Sp.m. Quarterly sacrament ser- mon by Rev. G. W. Parker, of Lane ‘Chapel, C. M. E. All the pastors and congregations aro urged to be present. Holy Communion by the visiting ministers. 8 p.m. Sermon by Rev. Pope, o| Brown Chapel. ‘We urge a large attendance on the part of all the churches, to assist uf in our last Quarterly Meeting. At o'clock, apecial program by the Christian Endeavor. 9;30 a.m., Sabbath School will ob observe Endowment day with a spec ialeducational program. About $40 was raised last Sabbath for the repair of the gutters of th church. BROWN CHAPEL Sunday, August 16th, was the 5th and last Quarterly Meeting for the synodic year. Presiding Elder J. W. Brolton preached a soul stiring sermons, morning and evening. | In the afternoon at 3:30, Rev. J. Es Carey of the Presbyterian church; preached the sacramental sermon ich was greatly enjoyed by all- Our church is marching on mecely, bot spiritually and financially; col- lectoins Sundy were $27.25. Old Brown Chapel is always loyal to her Christian obligations ana the pastor, Rev J. M Pope, feels sure that when the roll is called at confer- ence, September 17th, they will be there with the goods. (Remember the entertainment at the home of Mra. A. Chiles in Oak- land Saturday evening, Aug. 22. Icecream, chicken, fish etc. Pzo- ceeds for Brown's Chapel. Rev. J. M. Pope, pastor SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. Sabbath School, 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 11 a m; subject “Christ and His Church.” B. Y.P.T.,6 pm. Preaching 8 pm. Subject, “The Effect of the Gospel.” Visitors made welcome. C. G. Fishback, A. M., B. D., pastor. The Misses Woodson, of Memphis, Tenn., are visiting their sister, Mrs. C. G. Fishback, Dr. Robert Mitchell spent a few days in the city. | WINFIELD, KAN Ed Thompson returned to Willinton Wednesday. Jerry Miles come down from Chanute last week. Mrs, Will Brown and childrens are home from Independence. Rev. Walker of Cherryvale conducted rally at Second Bap- tist church last Sunday. It was a financial success. Mrs. T. E. Work and son of Perry O. T. are visiting in the city. Mrs. Alonzo Monroe of Kan- sas City is in city. Miss Bolden of Elderado, 1: the guest of Edna Saunders. John Bradford came dows from Colorado Monday. Will Miles come in from Par sons enroute to Los Angeles. is Wd a ss sd as Whee in Topeka Stop at the ' 3 ° 4 32x Chiles Hotel. 1: 3 a 3 3 Accomodations Strictly First Class § 3 in every respect. ‘ 3 Centrally Located. f 3 ~—s_ Rates Reasonable. : ; Vnfurnished Rooms. § 3 canal a 3 en in the city give us acall and we will assure you ‘€ 4 a nae Sine aati. 7 ; : 112-4-6 ast Seventh Street. ‘ ahh hiatal, 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. JNo, 115 W. 7th Street. - Reynolds & Childers. POO Oe PN OTe TE RTT eee ene aaa ae University Medica! Department oltre Medical Dental and Pharmaceutic = THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (2903-1904) will begia October 2, 1903 and continue seven months. DAY SCHOOL TOR NEW MARTRICULANTS Tuition fee ia Medical and Dental Colleges each 80,00. Pharmaceutic Callege $70.00. nee graded courses in Medicine and ve orator vu, it ree tat tories in all departments, il sudaats mt seer before October +1903 fer catalogue. information apply ra SHADD, A: BMD, eerrcary. gon R Street Ae Ae Be Ds Secreta, ——_—____—. Harvesters. lt cuts and CORN throws it ia pile, One man and one horse cuts equal to a corm binder. Price $12. circulars free. New Process Mfg. Co., Lincoln, Kausas, The Crescent Hotel BUBEKA 8PRINGS, (St. Lowis and Sax Francisco Railread Company tares : issouyi | sie paecoupl ene Pacific ; FF oe Route | y THE GREAT ee : SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, — : Traveling the Statesof Kensas, Missouri, Nebraska » Colorado,Cansas, and the Indian Territory. ; Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are ran on thistine . in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis ; The Famous HotSprings Of Arkansas — ; «Are reached ONLY by this LINE™======= ANNOUNCEMENT. St. Louis, 6-24-1903 Mr. W. M. Watxzr, late of the Planters, Saint Louis, has been appointed Manager of this hotel, vice Mr. E. ¥. Sumyer, resigned. Effective July 1st 1903. Bryan Snyper. Passenger Traffic Manager, St, L&S. FRR. Metice. ‘State of Kansas, Shawnee County, 83: Notice ishereby given to all creditors, heirs Aistributees, and all others Interested In the es tate of W.C. Trapp, deceased, that the under: signed cAdministratrix of the estate of W. C. ‘Trapp, fntends to make final settlement of sald estate, and apply for an order of Anal distribu tion thereof at the next, to-wit: The August 190 Term of the Probate Court ef Shawnee Connty, ‘Kansas,on Saturday, the 15th day of August 1908, at 10 o'clock A. Mf. of asldiday. C. T, TRAPP, Adnainistratriz of the estate of W. C. Trapp, deceased. W.8. McCLINTOCK, Attorney for Admrx. pub 3 stern U re | fen ‘ yaa # or the a sn | | a moral, i : ; be ‘outh, one : 3 : = ; ellectu: — : 2 parato! ‘MENTS — : 7 ; Cours: m Sa + | 3 parato! ae - + . : persiorgs ee ua = 3 Tai Mal arpent logical — at : : t a : in, ng; ig, Di and a , 5 7 x = r Be ormal, ; = Bane aa itecti »Normal, , § 3 Ap ring. ing, acc 5 ge ag : : = = = a. ‘an Bs re- € 3 ae a , Org: Gard enogr: in ee € y T culty ood an,Voiee oe = 2 mg = = rm Cai CG ‘Ys Fare € > TERM! a ally all Sh : | i = vd rset Hi e. ig and € 3 Iustr: i a — | * mont gy Qui WILL . — “ : =| | Indi aM dar M T gue j conie - 7 - um ve just o tom & ba n 5 ue Wri = iz i 40h, : AA espa sas | | sn . M,, D. . . D. : ARR Pra : ARRAN ne jo We Ne ‘ Netice State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS. No 22375 The State of Kansas to Pearl M, Hatton, _ Greetings: Youzare hereby notified that James H. Hatton has Sted ia the District Court of Shawnee (County, Kansas, his wit asking for a divorce againa you and that unless you answer said petition on or before the z2 day of September, 1903, the petition will be taken as true and judgement rendered secord ingly, divorcing the said plaint from you, ‘W.S. McCLINTOCK, (sac) Attorney fer Plalatit, (atet:) LS. Curtis, ‘Clerk of District of Court. North Topeka, Rev H. W. White, Mrs M. D. Jones, Misses Florence Smith, Alta Jones and Willa Cornell re- turned Monday from Hutchinson where they attended the Bap- tist Association. Mrs. Jones was for thethirteenth time elected president. Rev. H. W. White preached an able sermon last Sunday morning in Hutchinson. LAWRENCE KANS. Misses Pearl and Amanda Price have returned from Kan- sas City. Miss Hattie Harper attended Benevolence Grand Lodge. Miss Blance Graves of Kansas City was visiting in the city last week. Miss Minnie Harvey is visiting in Emporia. Miss Jeanette Henson is in De Sota. Miss Birdie Brown is in Em- poria. ‘When in Kansas City stop at Watches. Clocks. Mas. V L. Nortn’s Money Loaned on Valuables. Old Occidental SNoteland 6a21e| §. Freidberg, Neatly Farnished Rooms Jeweler and Optician. Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings . 1001-1005 E. 18th Street 19 years’ experience as a Jeweler. Kansas City, - - Missouril512Kaneas Ave, ‘Topeka, Kas. Society in the U. S. Our society is similar in character and management to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE. The protection of our famiies warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write MEDICINAL KALLOV PROTECTION Society in the U.S. Our society is si to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES MODERN WOODMEN. No int INSURANCE. The protection of our matter of insurance. Good agents wa P.C.T Headquarters: 117 West Fifth str BURLINGTON Rev. G. W. Watson was with the Second Baptist Church last Sunday in a financial rally. Raised $40.30. This church is without a pastor and is a good field for a God sent man. KANSAS CITY, KANS. A very delightful surprise party was given Albert Price, George Fouche and Frank Thompson assisted by Mrs. Charlotte Williams in honor of Miss Hallie Holt who is visiting Gertrude Elain of 937 Oakland Ave. A large number were present and a delightful time was reported. Miss Holt will return to her home Saturday accompanied by Miss Elain. LARNED KANS. Misses Lucile Johnson and the Misses Payne were visiting their aunt Mrs. Ed Johnson this week. Mesdames Wm. Smith and Will Jones are in Hutchinson. Prof. J. N. Garret of Western University returned to Kansas City last week. Mrs. M. Fife was the delegate of the Second Baptist Sunday school to the Convention at Hutchinson. KINGFISHER, O. T. Mrs. M. E. Wood assisted by her sister Mrs. Ida Yates of Chicago, was hostess at a five course dinner Wednesday Aug 12. in honor of Mrs. E. B. Winn's birthday and Misses Hawkins and Cabell who are visiting in the city. The menu was very elaborate. Among those present were Mrs. E. B. Winn, Misses M. Hawkins of Memphis, Tenn., C. Cabell of Langston, M. Caesar, A. Butler. The afternoon was one of pleasure. Saturday evening the Golden Leaf Club met all the widows in northern Kingfisher at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cash and supplied them with sugar, coffee, meat, meal and candies. Each widow was presented a white apron made by the young girls of this club. All were well pleased. There is no doubt but that the Golden Leaf Club has respect and sympathy for the aged and a helping hand is always extended to those who need assistance. Jas. Miller, Pres. Miss M. Caesar, Sec. LEAVENWORTH The Angel of Death has visited us and taken from us one of our brightest jewels, Ruth Hazelridge. Be comforted in the sweet thought that our loss is Heaven's gain. "Death, like an overflowing stream Sweeps us away: our life's a dream An empty tale—a morning flower Cut down and withered in an hour." Resolved that we extend to the family our sincere sympathy also that this be published in the papers and a copy be sent to the bereaved family. GEORGE HARROLD ALBERTINE FLETCHER EDNA HARROLD G. MAY TAYLOR-officers of Juvenile Order of Good Samaritans. LINCOLN NEWS Mrs. Marshall entertained at dinner Sunday complimentary to to Mr. Brooks of Trenton, Mo. Mrs. Ed Johnson entertained at dinner Friday complimentary Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Issues policies for the sums of $250, $500, $1,000, also $75, $100, $150 and $200 for children over 6 years of age. This is the only colored Fraternal Insurance city is similar in character and management DIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and no intelligent Negro should be without in of our famiies warrants no delay in the ents wanted. For further information write C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. to Miss Bessie Williams of Kansas City. Covers were laid for eight. A number of young people led by Misses Gardner and Johnson spent Saturday evening with Miss Bessie Williams of Kansas City. A delightful evening was spent. Major Edward Sharpentein died Sunday night at 10:30 o'clock. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from Mt. Zion Baptist church. He was twenty-nine years old and is survived by a mother and three sisters. SALINA. KANS. David Taylor, known as Uncle Knapper, died Friday at his home on N Second street. He was at the age of 117 years. The funeral was conducted Saturday by Rev. Harris of the A. M. E. church. Miss Nita Cox has returned from Kansas City. Mrs. David Garvin of Granby Mo. is the city with relatives. legate Sunday at Joseph Wilson an aged colored man died at the home of Mrs. Goodwin. The deceased was a soldier under Gen. Miles and had recently applied for a pension. Mrs. Kate Travis is very ill. W. W. Shobe is having an addition put on his restaurant. Mrs. Joseph Greene and children spent Sunday at Falun. Miss Clara Hines returned from Falun Saturday. Mrs. Fred McGee and little sister Gertrude are visiting in Minneapolis, Kas. COFFEYVILLE olden news in home supcoffee, Each white girls well but pub has Mrs. Jake Renfrow died suddenly Friday evening of heart disease. She was forty years old and leaves two children. The funeral was held at Mascedonia Baptist church Saturday afternoon. Little Helen Night, who was taken seriously ill Sunday morning, reported some better. J. E. Elias is sick with a severe attack of rheumatism. Eleanor Morris, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Morris, died at their home on Walnut street Sunday afternoon. The body was taken to Territory for burial. visit one of Hazel in the loss is wing life's flower PAOLA. Miss Minnie Wurthum returned to her home in Kansas City last Friday. Mrs. O. A. Peak and daughter, Daisy, spent last week in Chetopa. Messrs. Artie and Lander Woods of Iola have been visiting in Paola and Osawatomie this past week. PAOLA. Did it Ever Occur to YOU That When a Man Gets Old and the Days Grow Cold He Will Need A FEW DOLLARS to Prolong His Life. The Topeka and Indian Territory Land, Coal and Development Co. Have extended the time in which you may purchase shares thereby making it possible for you prepare for those cold days. Buy before it is too late. Buy Ere it be too Late. mentary to Miss Wurthum. Mrs. Fannie Jackson is still very sick. WASHINGTON, D.C. It must be a source of gratification to the faculty of Howard University, Medical department, at Washington, D. C., to see so many of their graduates as doctors, dentists and pharmacists going before their respective State Boards of Health and Pharmacy and so large a proportion of them passing creditable examinations, even in states renowned for the high standard of fitness required. The graduates this year have reflected exceptional credit upon the University and in addition to the many young men and women of Howard whose success has been heretofore recorded in these columns, comes the good news from the Old Dominion that Dr. George Ferguson, class '03, stood among the first in the Virginia State Board examination held recently; also, Dr. E. B Terry has just passed the New Jersey Board, and Dr. J. Frank Allen has passed both the New Jersey and the Penna. Boards. These young men are all from Howard and deserve encouragement for the enterprising spirit, erudition and self sacrifice which their records imply, and we wish them all the success they so trichly merit. Vive la Howard. CHANUTE ITEM8. In Order to Give All a Chance Will Fields and Mr. Dixon spent Sunday at home. A NEW PASSENGER The new passenger train on the Missouri Pacific, leaving Topeka at 9.45 a. m. makes direct connection at Garnett for all points south and west arriving at Independence 4.10 p. m., Coffeyville 4.50, Eureka 3.42, Eldorado 4.50, Wichita 5.50 and Kiowa 9.25. HUTCHINSON, KANB The N. W. Baptist Association Sunday School and Woman Home and Foriegn Mission convention has just closed the most pleasant and prosperous session in their history. The Sunday School convention convened with the Second Baptist at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. H. VanLue, president. On Tuesday the welcome address was delivered by the venerable lady, Mrs. R. B. Purkenson of Hutchinson and pointedly responded to by Dea. T. McKnight of Topeka. The young ladies read effulgent papers on the Sunday School work. Wednesday morning the Woman's Home and Foriegn Mission convention with Mrs. M. D. Jones of Topeka, president. This convention showed that the spirit of mission cannot be dis couraged among the ladies of the district for not withstanding the flood disaster and other besetments the financial report shows marked success. In short, the Baptist association and their auxiliaries are doing a great work in the state toward spreading the true gospel of Christ. A brighter set of men never assembled in the state. Rev. J. R. Richardson, Kansas City, Kans. was elected Moderator, Rev. J. H. Raimey of Hutchinson vice Moderator, Rev. B. Jackson of Kansas City Kans Cor. Sec., Dea. J. E. Lewis Wichita Rec. Sec., Dea P. Hide Wichita Treas Great credit is due Rev, J. H. Raimey and the good people of Hutchinson for the grand hospitalities extended the 120 messengers doing their stay in the city. C. V. SMITH Mrs. L. Pope left this morning for Kansas City to visit her daughter, Mrs. George Moss. Before returning home she will visit friends and relatives in Atchison and Topeka. Mrs. H. Broadus entertained at six oclock dinner last Friday in honor of Mrs. M. D. Jones of Topeka. Those present were Rev. Bacoe and wife of Kansas City, Rev. Green of Kansas City Mesdames Perry Brown and W. L. Grant of Kansas City and Mesdames Crow and Berry. The Hutchinson Seed and Bee Supply House, Benedict and Gunning, Proprietors. 113 N. Main St., Telephone 110. Wholesale seed dealers and agents for Root's bee hives and supplies. Write us for prices. We can save you freight. GOOD SAMARITANS MEET The 27th Annual Session of the Corinthian Grand Lodge No 9 of Kansas and Missouri Jurisdiction convened in this city 10:00 a m Aug. 4 at K. P. Hall, 620 Kansas Ave. with Grand Chief G. A. Bigbee presiding. at 8:30 p m at St John A. M. E. Church the annual sermon was preached by the Rev. F. G. Snelson, Illustrating from biblical truths the excellence of Samaritanism. Some beautiful selections were rendered by the choir. The session adjourned Thursday noon, after the election and installation of the following officers; Past G. Chief G. A. Bigbee of Topeka, Past G. P. D Mrs. Jennie Fletcher, G. Chief T. W. Bell of Leavenworth, G. P. C. Miss Eliza Britt of Topeka, G. Vice Chief W. B. Carter of Leavenworth, G. D. of F. Mrs. Emma McNary of Topeka, G. Sec. Mrs. Hattie Bigbee of Topeka, G. Lect. Mrs. L. M. Bell. The following deputies were appointed by G. C. T. W. Bell; Mrs. Anna Howard Topeka, Mrs. G. B. Clay St Charles, Mo. Mrs. A. Taylor Leavenworth. On Thursday afternoon between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 a grand reception was given at the residence of Mrs. Anna Howard, 917 Jefferson street, in honor of visiting Samaritans. The following were present: From Leavenworth Joseph Brown, Mr. and Mrs T. W. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Over, Mesdames A. H. Taylor, Jennie Fletcher, A. C. Scott, Misses Hattie Anderson, Rosa Harold, Estella Palmer, and Laura Chinn. From St Chales, Mo., Mesdames Anna Moore, and G. B. Clay. From St Louis, Mo. Mrs. A. J. Smith. From Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bigbee, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hawkins, Mesdames Mary Wood, Emma McNary, Julia Radford, Rosa McKee, Ellen Huddleson, Bessie Hathcer, Misses Bertie Jenkins, G. B. Solomon, Eliza Britt, and Rosa Barnett. COLUMBIA, KANS. Rev. C. J. Jennings of this city left Saturday for Paola to assist Rev. Vanzego in his meeting. William Jackson, Jr. recently of this city now of Topeka, is connected with the Plaindealer of that place was in our city during the old settlers reunion shaking hands with his many friends and working in the interest of the paper. We are glad to know that The Plaindealer has chosen a bright and honest young man. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. George T. Flemming, plaintiff, va Jennie L. Flemming, defendant. No. 22293. 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 answer the petition filed by said plaintiff therein on or before the first day of August, 1903, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered in accordance therewith, dividing said plaintiff from you, and for all other proper relief. Wichita Tabernacle No. 24—Meets the first and third Thursday afternoon at each month. Hour of meeting 3 p. m. Wichita, Kan. DT. LEE ANDERSON, C. P. DT. L. COVINGTON, C. R. Rebecca Tabernacle No. 11—Meets the first and third Mondays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Eighth and Washington streets. Mrs. Katie Miner, C. P., No. 115 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City. Tabernacle No. 20 and Daughter Alice Tucker of Victoria No. 20 of Leavenworth, Kansas, transferred to Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 81, Omaha. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 12—Meets first and third Wednesday nights at Sens of Protection Hall, corner Sixth and State streets. Mrs. Bottle Johnson, C. P., No. 113 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 11 was visited by Miss K. Ingram, a nurse from Douglas hospital, asking aid for that institution; $1.00 was given her from the society. Queen of the West Tabernacle No. 1—meets the first and third Wednesdays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Washington and Eighth streets. Mrs. Corn Taylor, C. P., No. 116 Parallel Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Mid Shaft Tabernacle No. 81—Meets Seed and Third Friday, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Nighth and Washington streets. Mrs. Charlotte Dalten, C. P., No. 81 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 81—Meets first and third Thursday afternoon of each month at Masonic Hall, Thursdays and Douglas streets. Mrs. Anna Brows, H. P.; Nettie Kellogg, C. R. Mt. Mariah Tabernacle No. 81—Meets the second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Arcanum meets the fourth Saturday in each month. Clinging Rose Tent No. 12-Meets the first and third Saturdays in each month. Golden Temple No. 17-Meets first and third Wednesday nights of each month. Sir Allen Garner, C. M.; Sir Isaiah Curtis, C. S. Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 14-Meets first and third Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 p. m. Dt. Laura Smith, H. P.; Dt. Eliza Smith, C. R. DIRECTORY C.M.'s Addresses. No. 3, J. G. Burdette, 819 North First street, Atchison. No. 18, James Thomas, 339 W. First South street, Salt Lake, Utah. No. 72, C. F. Crissman, 2244 S 9th 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, Kansas. No. 4, Thomas Holliday, 812 S 24th street, Omaha, Nab. No. 60, W. Ostein, 4 Lane 51217 Topeka. No. 10, Frank Smith, Third avenue, Leavenworth. No. 13, A. H. Morton, 1308 Washington avenue, Parsons.