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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME V. Wellington, Kas., Shou THE A. M. E. Kansas Ministers Hold One of the Most Interesting Sessions in the History of the Conference The Church is Making Marked and Commendable Strides. The annual conference of the A. A. E. church for the year 1903 was the largest assembly ever held in Kansas. From a moral, intellectual and financial standpoint, it was a magnificent success, showing a marked advancement in the ministry. The business was carried on in a manner that would reflect credit upon any ministerial assembly. A more finer nor a more gentlemenly and intelligent set of ministers ever assembled in Topeka than was in attendance on this conference. Bishop Shaffer is an exceptional presiding officer and is fair and impartial in all his rulings, and the ministers have learned to love him and obey his orders. He allows no friction nor quarrels. The collections for the past year were $3,887-75; total membership of the conference, 80. They appropriated $21.30 each to twelve widows or ministers; $40 to two superanuated ministers and $15 to the colored orphans' home of Topeka. Strong resolutions were passed endorsing Bishop Shaffer and also Bishop M. B. Salters who assisted in conducting the business, and is a high and dignified churchman, and also resolutions thanking Rev. Nelson, members and friends for thetr hospitality. After hearing the reports of all committees, the ministers were called up by districts and the following appointments given out: Rev. Braxton, P. E., 'ropeka District. Rosedale and Holiday, Rev. C. A. Morgan. St. John, Samuel Norris. Garden City, R. C. Davis. Ellsworth, St. Alexander. Minneapolis, J. Y. Meadown. Abilene, J. Y. Hayter. Salina, W. D. Harris. Speed, —. Wamego, R. Chisholm. Osage City, H. H. Jones. Council Grove, Dawson Self. Sterling, Jas, Holmes. Anthony Circuit, J. H. Taylor. Junction City, W. H. H. Jones. Endora, J. H. Daniels. Great Bend, K. P. Bond. Hutchinson, B. R. Ross. Manhattan, J. Young. Nicodemus and Hil City, L. C. New- Topeka (Brown Chapel), J. M. Pope. Olathe and Hillsdale, C. A. Woods. Argentine, A. H. Brooks. Ottawa, S. G. Bair. Emporia, J. A. Gregg. Wichita, P. D. Yocum. Lawrence, H. w. King. Topeka, ( St Jonn ), F. G. Snelson. Evangelist, W. S. Barnett. OMAHA DISTRICT. Omaha, G. A. Griffith, P. E. S t John, Omaha, Rev. G. H. Shaffer. Leavenworth, Rev. W. E. Brooks. Atchison, Rev. H. C. Terrell. Lincoln, Rev. M. Wooten. N. Lawrence, Rev. Robt. House. No. Topeka, Rev. J. W. Williams. E. Omaha, Rev. W. T. Biggins. Quindaro, Rev. J. S. Johnson. Hiawatha and Sabetha, Rev. C. D. Holly. Bonner Springs, Rev. G. F. Brown. White Cloud and Highland, Rev. P. D. Davis. Troy and Elwood, Rev. E. D. Abbott. Holton and Horton, Rev. J. W. H. Morris. Tonganoxie, Rev. J. R. Ramsey. Oskaloosa, Rev. L. W. McConnell. Nebraska City, Rev. P. Williams. Beatrice, Rev. E. W. Smith. I. S. Wilson (transferred), Missouri Conference. J. W. Smith, Boise City. FORT SCOTT DISTRICT. F. Scott, Rev. J. R. Ransom, P. B. Kansas City, Rev. A. M. Ware. Therefore be resolved; That is the sense of this conference that Bishop C. T. Shaffer's assignment to the oversight of the Fifth Episcopal District by the last general conference of our church was inspired by God and we most heartily endorse and commend it in the highest terms. Be it further resolved; That as this administration has restored peace and established order throughout the entire district, and has greatly increased the finance of every department of the connection and in some instances has more than doubled it, it is the greatest and most satisfactory, with which we have been blessed. And be it further resolved; That the delegation to the next general conference be, and is hereby instructed to use its best endeavor to have the general conference return Bishop C. T. Shaffer to the oversight of our district for another quadrennium. J. R. RANSOM, GEO. A. GRIFFITH, A. C. TERRELL, G. C. CLARK, J. W. BRAXTON, H. B. PARKS, F. G. SNELSON. RESOLUTIONS TO THE RT. REV. BISHOP SALTER. Whereas; The Kansas annual conference has been so highly honored, favored and benefited by the presence of his eminence the Rt. Rev. M. B. Salter, presiding bishop of the Tenth Episcopal district for the first time. And whereas; By the preaching of the gospel and pure word of God in that remarkably beautiful and magnificent ordinary sermon last Sabbath morning. And, wheresaw; The entire com TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 25, 1903 discreet judgment of his lordship while assisting in the deliberations of this conference. Therefore, be it resolved; That the entire Kansas conference express their highest appreciation to Bishop Salter and pray God's richest blessings upon him. NUMBER 38. FREEDOM The Kansas Lincoln Day Club Holds Appropriate Exercises in Honor of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Eloquent Speakers Tell of the Negro's Progress Since Emancipation. compliments of the Lincoln Day club. The local members of the Lincoln Day club which gave this affair are to be commended for the splendid treat they gave the people, and the lesson they give is one which will rebound to their credit. LINCILN, NEB. Mrs. A. P. Curtis was at home to callers Thursday, September 3, from 3 to 5 and 8 to 11 p. m., in honor of Mrs. A. M. De Prade, of Xenia, Ohio. Mrs. Chas. Harris, of Chicago Ill., and Miss Marie Houston, of York, Neb. The house was beautifully decorated with sweet peas and cut flowers. The guests were received by Miss Mabel Bush, and ushered into the dining room, where a delicious three-course luncheon was served. After being served, the guests again entered the reception room, where a very amusing contest took place. The winners of the prizes were in the afternoon: Mrs. O. J. Burkhardt, first, and Mrs. S. McCowan, booby. In the evening the first prize was won by Mrs. Chas. Harris, and the booby by Miss Maude Vannel. Mrs. Elizabeth Bratcher entertained at dinner Friday September 5 in honor of Mrs. A. M. Dr. Prade of Xenia, Ohio, and Miss Marie Houston of York, Neb., Covers were laid for twelve. Mr. Tanned Booker left Monday for his home in Trenton, Mo. Mrs. Wm. Woods is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, who have been visiting their parents, returned Thursday to their home in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bush will entertain informally Wednesday evening, in honor of Madames Dr. Prade, Harris and Miss Houston. Miss MaBude Mosely of Atchison, Kan., is visiting his brother W. W. Mosely. Miss Lula Johnson returned from Kansas City, Saturday. Mrs. Maria Curtis entertained at dinner Sunday, in honor of Mrs. A. M. Dr. Prade of Xenia, Ohio. Covers were laid for eight. Mrs. A. M. De Prade, left Thursday for her home in Xenia, Ohio, after spending five weeks with her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bush. KANSAS CITY, KAN. September 8, 1903, was the twelfth anniversary of hr. and Mrs. L. F. Bradley's marriage, and they celebrated in a style befitting their prosperity. There were many who took advantage of the opportunity to attest their high appreciation of this couple, and emphasized the estimation placed upon the Judge and his accomplished wife, by this and the surrounding cities. There was a constant stream of caïers from 3 p. m., to 10 p. m. Kansas City has never seen so many handsomely gowned and winsome ladies assembled in its social history. it is safe to say that the celebration of no other anniversary among us ever received more handsome and valuable presents. The bride was beautiful in her brocade white satin and feathered ornaments. The house was lavishly decorated with potted plants, ferns and palms. The reception committee was: Mrs. D. N. Crosstwalte, Mrs. S. A. Edwards, Mrs. Falfrax, Mrs. J. John Hill, Mrs. J. J. Bass, Mrs. W. Gordon, Mrs. S. H. Thompson, O. B. Johnson, Mrs. J. C. Blancher, Mrs. H. G. Wiggins, Mrs. F. C. Treunt, Mr. S. Grosz; Misses Alberta Bally, Edna Jordan, Ethel Stafford, Clara Porter, Sara Porter, Mamie Ashton, Geneva Wiley, Anna Stafford; Little Punch Girls, Anna Crosstwalte, Geneva Phode, Ruth Bradley, Gloria Branche. Among the presents were: Eight aK dst ts s Se. Ra ePe ble, te Ue . & va. - Gopeka Plaindealer. Ublished at Topeka, Shawnee couaty, Kas. every Weiday morning by VHE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO, ate East Severrs Sresst, WICK CHILES, - - Bovoress Manson 1. MCHILDERTS, - - - Core evvecurren Rarer: © Ore year by matlenesneeecevnseesceaseeceser nS te ‘Bhe enpathe by mall... .......--0e+serreereenee- 7K Retered atthe pestelice ot Topeka as second em me! aaa FRIDAY, SEPT., 25, 1903. We Dore Not Occassionally there has ap peared in this paper brief com ments on the club house syster so prevalent in Kansas City Mo. In reply to some things w have said, Editor Woods of th Rising Son has not been back wardas adetender. A few day ago, we were in Kansa City, Missouri, and had th pleasure of meeting the distin guised gentleman who furnishe the grey matter for the Risin, Son. In the course of acon: versation, Editor Woods remark ed as thus: “The system of clubs in Kan: sas City is under the protectior of the dominant political party, and certain Negroes are allowed to maiutain and operate such places in return for services fendered political bosses, and WE DARE NOT ATTCK THEM." This, if true, is a sad com- mentary on the Christian cour- age of the leading preachers, teachers and business men of our race in Kansas City. Editor Woods is a fine specimen of Negro manhood, but unfortu- nately full of the idea that the Negro’s best interest can only be reached through political Parties. In this Western country where the pulpit and press are free, there is no excuse for such utterances. That the club room, assignatien houses and preva- lence of the ‘can rushers” is a Menace to public and private morals, Editor Woods admits, but he says we DARE NoT attack these institutions ma‘ntained by corrupt politicia! manipulators for fear of our safety. Kansas City has a large Megro popu- lation and they find remunerative employment in the packing houses and wholesale houses. They are provided with a good system of {public schools and an excellent corps of teachers. They have the finest Negro churches West of St. Louis and the most eloquent divines the race affords. Then, why should they DARE NOT denounce an evil that is not only a public menace, but absolutely detrimental to the proper development of the race. We are suffering more by this cowardly surrender to the ele- ments of our political life than the whites. They but pity the cowardly inactivity of Negro leaders and despise the masses who are the victims of a dis- reputable system. In these club rooms, dance halls and billiard rooms all day Sunday, will be found hundreds of young men and women, some deep in crime, others rapidly drifting through association. Something should be done—something can be done. Let the leading men and women of Kansas City, if they fear thea ‘ttdean Aamunatingn?!§ .! te thie, Fa Sb get a. 2, eed bale Thrall Reo abies aes se | BS ace ponies ‘need be a coward in doing tight. If Editor- Woods fears the condemnation of the unscrupulous politician, let him make his fight and appeal to the best classes, white and black, and he will receive moral and physicial support and protectien. Recent Publications. ture bya Negre received so much publicity from the press, and was more thoroughly exploited by publishers than this so-called exposure of Negro weakness by one of the race. In April, 1903 trom the press of McClurg & Co., of Uhicago, William E. Burghardt DuBois, a graduate of Harvard, and a professor of sociology in Atlanta University, issued “The Souls of Black Folks,'* undoubtedly the greatest literary work of the century on the race problem. Here and there we have noticed isolated teviews of this magnificent work, but we have seen nothing to be compared with the extended notice of Thomas's vastly inferior work, “The American Negro.”’ People ofj our race who have kept in touch with the many publications in the last few years on the race question, can- not fail to agree with us after a cursory glance through the two hundred and sixty pages of thoughtful consideration of a vexacious problem, to be worthy the careful study of all classes of our people. Ip this century, the man who does things, and the results accomplished 1s the measure of what one does. This isthe man regardless of race, color, or. previous condition, who fills the public eye, and gains public con- |) fidence. The achievements of| Prof. DuBois and his present standing in the estimation of the public confirm this. Better known throughout the East and{; South, than in the West, one} can hardly expect a demand for] his works in this section as}: elsewhere. Early in life, in the black hills of New England, the; cradle of American liberty, he} had impressed upon him the fact |: that a black skin belonged to another world. Here's his reso- lution: <‘That sky was bluest when I could beat my mates at examination time, or beat them at foot race, or even beat their! stringy heads.” How well he|' clung to this resolution is seen | in his fine record at Harvard}. college and at Heidelhurg uni-}; versity. His record as a student; placed him at the head of his}; classes, and the achievements of latter years has reflected great}, credit upon his Alma Maters and], the race whose cause he so] eloquently plead; for as he said:) “IT am bone of the bone and] flesh of the flesh of them that dwell within the veil.’ The ambition of Prof. DuBois should become the ambition of every black boy and girl. It is an} ambition to stand at the head in all things that are lovely and of good report. The coming out of a strong man like DuBois will be an inspiration to the thou- sands of young Negroes who feel Fair West Tedermasio Ne. @~Mecw “ret and third Frifays, afernson, at 3 and 0, Hall, comer Mighth and Wash- ington streste, Mra, Cherlette Dalten, C. P, No i Freeman Ave, Kansas City, Kansas, Golden Bheat Tebernacte Me, $1—Meets first and third Thursday efterscon of cach month si Magento Hall, Thirteenth and Deugiss streets, Mra. Anna Brown, HL. P.; Nettle Kellogg, C, B,, a ‘Mt. Mariah Tabernacte Ne. M-—Déets {the second and fourth Thuredaye is each month, Arcanum mests the fourth Saturday tn each month, Clinging Ross Twat Ne. Meets the ‘Dret and thind Batcréays ia cach month, Geléen Temples Ne. 1t—-Mests Oiret end third Weinenday nights of cash meath {sur Aten Garner. C. 0; Str Lealeh Car- ot Cnestty Rese Tabeennsio Ho, —Meeta fins sad Uird Wetmenday aierncens 64 220 pm. Di Laare Seth, HF: Bt. c= —— PUBLICATION NOTICE. : | In the District court of Shawnee County, Kansas, . No, 22,425 Willism A. Miller, Plaintig, vs. Nettle W. Miller, Defendant, To Nettie W. Miller: You, sald defendant Nettie W. M:!- ler are Hereby notified that you have sued In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by your husband, ‘Witllem A. Milles, waoge petition wae fled in sald court and cause Saturday, September the 12th, 1903, and that un- less you answer said petition so Sied on or before the 3ist day of October, 1903, the same will Le taken ax true ‘and a judgment will be rendered in sald cause against you granting to sald plaintiff a divorce and declaring the bonds of matrimony exist!ag be- tween you and said plaintlf nuil and void; that the above entitled cause Is brought by sald plaintifr to obtain an annullment of the marriage contrat: existing between said plaintiff and ‘Je- fendant and for a aivorce. WILLIAM A. MILLER, Attest: Plaintitt. I, HUNTER, Clerk. 8. B. ISENHART, ‘Attorney for Plaintifr TABORIAN NOTES. Subscribe and Pay for | THE | TOPEKA PLAINDEALER One dollar - Per year — The Knights and Daughters of Tabor Have purchased the two story brick building on Thir- teenth and Quincy and steps will be taken to finish it up soon. The Knights and Daughters have been at work for some time to get a place and under the leadership of our untiring officsrs, we at rest. Many of the Knights and Daughters have done much to bring this about and as a result they have a building that will be an honor to the race and also the Order. We are glad that we were able to {keep many that were in the flood and assist them in a time of need. But let me say, the Knights and Daughters have paid out over eight thousand dollars for rent and fuelin this city. We have got to prepare something for ourselves some day, and we had just as well Prepare now as anytime. We ask all who can to join us. Many and Daughters have dropped out jof the ranks, and we ask for your return and enjoy what is being done from time to time. When we hear of the death of a Knight or Daughter, we pay what we promise and shed tears and Think of our mission here unto > our brothers’ bones; His widows tears to dry. | Lo care for those he leaves behind, _ His orphans’ needs supply. We must presson. ‘‘Greater love [hath no man, that he lay down his life for his friend."’ Our mission is not ended; yet there is more room at the top, and we are still climbing. We have had our bright days and also our gloomy ones, and now we see the light of another day. We ask those that are weak to be strong; for the time is not far hence that you will have to shelter under yourown vine and fig-tree if Our missions here below; To comfort and relieve The sick and poor of all mankind Who will our aid receive. Let me say that the Knights of Tabor condem drinking as well as God's Divine law does and all other low habits that lower the standing of men and women. You must save your Money and make yourself what you want to be. So, now in conclusion let me ask you to stand together. The race is not to the swift nor to the strong but tothem that hold out to the fend. Come to your meetiugs pay your dues and be loyal one to another So Knights and Daughters, true in one united band, Support each other until death, \ | And grip the trac righthand, ~ g Ransom Tayzor. * % FRISCO System Patera. Our Creat 8pecial-——Complete re Ae aie Bid, Baek aS . b ‘WORTH FIVE DOLLARS. 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On this date the St. Louis & San Francisco Railread Com- Peay assumes charge ef the line formerly known as the Ozark & Cherokee Central Railway, ex- tending weatwardly from Fayette- ville, Ark., te Okmulgee, I. T., & distance of 143.5 miles. | As will be noted by reference to the map, this fine forms « Connecting link between our Central Division and the Red River District. Aside, however, from the convenieace of this connection, the road penetrates @ section offering excellent op- Portunities to those in search of @ new location, either from 2 commercial or farming stand- point. Fayetteville, its start- ing point, is located in ove 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 estab- lishment of railway communi- cations, 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 late- ly attracted attention all over the United States by reason of Congressional legislation permit- ting 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. A number of the towns shown in the appended list are of recent birth, and all are in a condition of rapid and substantial develop-|, ment. Business openings of all sorts are to be encountered on every hand, for the man with large or small capital—in many cases for the man with no capital. | EEE 4 « e Quick and Pleasant Excellent Service to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida find the Southeast, and to |. Hansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Toxas Aad the Southwest. Detailed Information as to excursion dates, om eae eas, farnlabed upoe appl James 5 Dessina, * 7 Kanteen g Albert Ross Graduate Stenographer For all kinds ef Typewriting, Church, Club, Society and Lodge work a specialty. ‘Try es. OvFICE 1155 KANSAS AVENUE "Phewe 167. Ghampeooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vieck Bair Dresser and ‘Manofactarer......... Hair te match all Compiexiens. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY, 390 East Fifth Sirect, Teresi, Kawsso- —————— Patronize the... AMERICAN Steam Caundey and get the dest. 114 E. Ssvxxru Sr, PHONE 54), 78010 A.M. erm eee J. M. JAMISON, H. 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Mrs. Richard Early of Kansas City, Sundayed in this city the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Grant, 1813 West Sixth street. Mesdames J. T. Taylor, W. L. Drake and S. M. Moppins of Kansas City, Kansas, were the guests of Mrs. J. J. Brown last Sunday. Mrs. D. Ray entertained at dinner last Thursday at ner home 824 Clay street complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McAdoo of Leadville, Colo. Rev. J. M. Brown, P. E., of the C. M. H. church of the Missouri district, has completed his year's work and in ready for his conference. He reports a good year. Rev. B. F. Bates, of Iola, preached at Mt. Olive church, on Buchanan street on Sunday morning. At night Rev. J. M. Taylor, of Beatrice, Neb. Pastor and congregation were highly pleased. Reva. White, Fishback, H. I. Monroe; Mesdames M. D. Jones and Emma Gaines returned Tuesday from Philadelphia, where they attended the National Baptist association. Rev. A. M. Ward and wife, Rev. Braten and wife, who attended A. M. E. conference, returned to their home in Kansas City, Kan., Tuesday evening. Mr. Sumner George of Tuskegee, Ala., arrived in the city last week. Mr. Sumner will have charge of the carpentry, mechanical and architectural department at the Topeka Industrial institute. Last Monday Mrs. G. W. Smith entertained at dinner at her home 902 West Seventh St., Dr. H. B. Parks of New York; Rev. A. M. Ward and wife, J. W. Braxton and wife, of Kansas City, Kansas; Jaa. Wilson of Ft. Scott, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. N. Chiles and Mrs. P. Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fisher entertained at dinner last Sunday, Bishop Salters of Charleston, S. C.; Bishop Shaffer, KKansas City, Dr. H. P. Parks of New York and Miss Marie Carter of New Orleans, Dr. Chapelle of Nashville, Tenn. Mra. Walter Evans and son, W. Y. Morgan Evans, returned home Tuesday from a three weeks' visit with father and friends in Missouri towns A LOVELY AFFAIR Several of the city ministers' wives and widows entertained the visiting ministers' wives and widows at the residence of Mrs. Dr. Snelson on Monday, between 5 and 7 o'clock. Among the out-of-town guests were Meadames, Braxton, Ward, Terrell, Brooks, Wilson, Glover, Richardson, Grumble, Jones, Bates, Rucker, Leonard, Dunlap, Ramsey, Biggers, G. W. Brown, Lucas, Smith, Merrill, Guy, Spence. Miss Mary Jordan and Miss Eva Phillips were mails of honor. The ministers were also served together with Bishops Shaffer and Salter. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES. Rev. J. E. Anderson will begin a series of meetings for us on the first Lord's day in October. Our rally will come on the first Sunday in October, at 3 o'clock. Rev. C. G. Fishback will preach for us, and the St. John A. M. E. choir will sing. Rev. Wm. Alphin writes that he expects to be back to the state about October 1st. Rev. Wooten, of Lincoln, Nebraska, preached for us last Sunday. Miss Mary Jamison has returned home from Enid, O. T. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH. Dr. Snelson will preach at 11 o'clock and Miss E. Marie Carter will speak at 8 p. m. Miss Carter is an eloquent woman. Don't fail to hear her. The financial report of St. John amounted to $6,561, collected by the several departments of the church this last Conference year. Adding the present loan of $3,300 makes a total of $9,861.89 handled during the year. This excelled any other report of the Conference and is said to be the largest amount raised by any church of the west throughout its history. Dr. Snelson reported $180.00 money, an increase of $20.00 over last year. This missionary collection was four times as much as last year. The ministers were highly pleased at the splendid work of the annual Conference entertainment board who supplied such excellent meals. Mr. Tompkins, of Lawrence, Sundayed in the city. Prof. M. Freeman spent a few days in Kansas City last week. Mrs. Erank Moss is visiting relatives and friends in Burlingame and Eskridge. Jefferson King. of Lawrence, who is teaching in Oskaloosa, spent Sunday in the city. G. W. Teeters, Joseph Black, Augustus Hinton, of Kansas City, Sundayed in the City. Mrs. Rosa Jenkins and mother Mrs. Jones, of Kansas City, were among visitors Sunday. Meadames Dillingham, Lee and Shinnault, of Wamego, spent Sunday in the city the guest of Miss Minta Beck. C. C. Graves, of Shawnee, Okla., one of the leading business men of that county spent a few days in the city on business. Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Margaret to Dr. Joseph Clarence Wright, of Pueblo, Colo., Sept. 30. The marriage will take place in St. Louis. The bride-to-be is a native of South Carolina, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful and accomplished ladies in the domain of dear old Carolina. Dr. Wright is a physician of high repute, and has many class-mates in Kansas who extend congratulations. They will be at home to their friends in Pueblo after Oct. 3. Mr. Geo. W. Dupree announces the marriage of his daughter, Miss Alberta, to Mr. Eugene Gay, of Kansas City, which will take place September 30, 1903. One widower walked with his first girl in a year Monday evening. We have advised him all along not to be too reserved. Mr. Rubin Carson is receiving many congratulations since he has remodeled his residence. Mr. A. J. Gothard, of Kansas City, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Ida Singletary, were guests this week, of their relatives, Mrs. A. Greenly and G. Gothard. Mrs. Wn. Toles of Chicago is the guest of Mesdames M. Woods and S. McClain. Prof. Wm. Carter will leave Saturday for Denver in the interest of the Topeka Industrial Institute. Invitations have been received by a number of the smart set of this city to attend the opening ball of the Forte Nightly Club of Kansas City Friday evening, October 2, at Brown's Dancing Academy. H. W. Warfield, president. Wm. McKnight, vice president. J. H. Riley, secretary. J. C. Carpenter, assistant secretary. W. B. Garrett, treasurer. Miss Dora Wilson has returned home from Ellis, Kan. The Oxford Club, the leading social club of Kansas City, has issued invitations for their opening party of the season Wednesday, October 14, at Burns Hall. Luther Coxx, president. James Wilson, vice president. Isaac Triplett, secretary. Capt. Leon Jordan, treasurer. Alonzo Montgomery, sergeant-at- arms. Wm. Watson, floor manager. Reception Committee—Sandy Edwards, Dr. J. N. Burch, Dr. T. C. Unthank. HUTCHINSON, KANS. Mrs. Hence Broaddus and sister-in-law Miss Emma have returned from Pratt where they visited relatives and friends. They report a pleasant trip. The resident population of Hutchinson and Reno county is about 250 or 300 colored people and the lowest estimated value of property owned and controlled by them is $36.200. We have one first class hotel, the Broaddus House, and one lunch stand or short order house conducted by the courteous gentleman, Andy Simms. Alex Parkerson, of whom we are all proud. is a stock holder in the Fair Ground Association and when the fair is over he will come in for the rest. PROGRESSO Rubbed into the hair every night and morning will take the curl out of kinky hair, will make short, stubby hair grow and will stop the hair from falling out. Our remedy is the best in the world. Nothing like it. No irons used; just your fingers and our Progresso. Other Remedies have failed to do what was claimed for them but Progresso never fails. Directions on every bottle. Price 50cts.; money order or stamps. Five hundred agents wanted. Big money. PROGRESSO M'F'G Co., 512½ East 6th Street, Deluth, Minnesota. NOTICE. 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, 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, Business, Music and Military Science. TRADES TAUGHT: Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Dress making, Laundrying, Agriculture in its varied phases, Technical and Mechanical Drawing. 1. Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Writing, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic varied phases, Stenography, Type-wr mechanical Drawing. Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Agriculture in its varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Architectural and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES Expenses reasonable. Self attention given home training of maintained. Form of 105 acres very best. Endorsed by minister. The Fall Term begins Tuesday the opening day. For further info. Crosby Newest Stplish Clack Cloth Suit, with satin lined, and long tabs—buffeta bands—$10.00. Norfolk Suit, of heavy black skirt with welted seams—$12.50. Cheviot Blouse Suit, in blue pointed puff sleeve—taffeta straps for garniture—$15.00. Scotch Mixture, blue and blouse, with round cape—flat to lain blue. Braid finishing monize—$18.75. Handsome Corset Coat Suit, coat and plain skirt, beautifully. Gray Zibeline, short blouse, edged with wood fibre bands, tufted. Scotch Mixture, in blue—thin front, long tuck down front front tucked—$25.00. Black and Red Mixed Check, coat—skirt seams lapped, to give. Black Combed Cheviot, long sleeves, and circular cape with skirt seams tucked—$25.00. Blue Zibeline, Long Napped belt, flat collar and cuffs of blazer with fancy cord and button fittings outlined with cord—$27.50. Blue and Green, Mixed—a yellow front and back—plain blue skirt—novelty cuffs, Dresden brow. Brown Chevron, with very Eton jacket has single box pleated velvet buttons—flare strapped. Late Fashion Bat Wing Scarf—With balls, lined with brocaded satin $18.00. The New Tie Scarf—with brocaded satin $13.50. Stock Scarf, with fringe of stock when not worn, but like the Mink Tie—Beautifully fine, white satin brocade, $20.00. Long, Heavy Scarf of Baum Has long cord ties tipped with broad End Scarf of Baum Mails, $20.00. Sable Fox Scarf, very long claws. Lined with white brocaded Short Scarf of Baum Mails value at $5.00. Neutria Tie, fringed with chin satin, $8.50. Bat Wing Scarf of Brook Mails. Bat Wing Scarf, of Blue Hare. Brown Hare Scarf, broad, wavy. Newest Suits. Black Cloth Suit, with three-quarter round long tabs—blouse and skirt—$10.00. Suit, of heavy black cloth, sleeves plaited seams—$12.50. House Suit, in blue and black—sleeve—taffeta strappings and mingles—$15.00. Mixture, blue and white—three-quarter ground cape—flat scalloped collar, blue. Braid finishings, skirt trimming. $7.75. Corset Coat Suit, fine black Cheek on skirt, beautifully tailored—$20.00. Line, short blouse, full circular cotton fibre bands, tucks down front texture, in blue—three-quarter coat, tucks down front and back, and leathers—$25.00. Red Mixed Check, a dark, handsome seam lapped, to give full flare at foot. Tabbed Chevoit, long skirted coat, with circular cape with tabs—silver and tucked—$25.00. Line, Long Napped, three-quarter skirt and cuffs of black taffetta, stitch cord and button finishings—skirt hooded cord—$27.50. Green, Mixed—a yoke prolonged in back—plain blue strappings—$30.00. Devon, with very dull plaid of green has single box pleats all around, causes flare strapped panel on skirt—$ The Fashions in R. Scarf—With balls of the fur and crocaded satin $18.75. Tie Scarf—with chenille fringe, lined with $13.50. Scarf, with fringe of chenille. It does not worn, but like three sides of a square. Beautifully fine, fringed with chenille crocade, $20.00. Havy Scarf of Baum Marten, with hard ties tipped with small tails, $12.50. Scarf of Baum Marten, full rich fur. Scarf, very long and fine, with lined with white brocaded satin, $25.00. Scarf of Baum Marten, having size 100. Fringe, fringed with chenille, lined with. Scarf of Brook Mink, $6.50. Scarf, of Blue Hare, with balls of flare Scarf, broad, with heavy tails, $20.00. The Fall Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present the opening day. For further information address WM. R. CARTER, President. Topeka, Kansas. ```markdown ``` Crosby Bros. Stplish Clack Cloth Suit, with three-quarter skirted blouse satin lined, and long tabs—blouse and skirt finished with taffeta bands—$10.00. Norfolk Suit, of heavy black cloth, sleeves pleated, new cut skirt with welted seams—$12.50. Chevoit Blouse Suit, in blue and black—short cape, new pointed puff sleeve—taffeta strappings and mingled fancy braid for garniture—$15.00 Scotch Mixture, blue and white—three-quarter skirted blouse, with round cape—flat scalloped collar, belt and cuffs o lain blue. Braid finishings, skirt trimmings to harmonize—$18.75. Handsome Corset Coat Suit, fine black Chevoit, with long coat and plain skirt, beautifully tailored—$20.00. Gray Zibeline, short blouse, full circular cape, with tabs, edged with wood fibre bands, tucks down front skirt gores $25. Scotch Mixture, in blue—three-quarter coat, having double front, long tucks down front and back, and leather belt, skirt front tucked—$25.00. Black and Red Mixed Check, a dark, handsome cloth—Louis coat—skirt seams lapped, to give full flare at foot—$25.00. Black Combed Chevoit, long skirted coat, with pointed puff sleeves, and circular cape with tabs—silver and black buttons—skirt seams tucked—$25.00. Blue Zibeline, Long Napped, three-quarter skirted blouse—belt, flat collar and cuffs of black taffetta, stitched—long cape with fancy cord and button finishings—skirt has tabs at foot, outlined with cord—$27.50. Blue and Green, Mixed—a yoke prolonged into narrow tabs down front and back—plain blue strappings on front, back and skirt—novelty cuffs, Dresden buttons—$30.00. Brown Chevron, with very dull plaid of green and blue—Eton jacket has single box pleats all around, caught down with velvet buttons—flare strapped panel on skirt—$50.00. Late Fashions in Furs. Bat Wing Scarf—With balls of the fur and cord ornaments. Lined with brocaded satin $18.75. The New Tie Scarf—with chenille fringe, lined with white brocaded satin $13.50. Stock Scarf, with fringe of chenille. It doesn't look like a stock when not worn, but like three sides of a square, $12.50. Broad End Scarf of Baum Marten, full rich tur, large, heavy tails, $20.00. tails, $20.00. Sable Fox Scarf, very long and fine, with large tails, and claws. Lined with white brocaded satin, $25.00. Short Scarf of Baum Marten, having six tails, extra value at $5.00. Neutria Tie, fringed with chenille, lined with white brocaded satin, $8.50. --- 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 3 1-3 chains west from the northeast corner of aforesaid 1/4 section, town, and range, thence south 6 chains, thence west 1 2-3 chains, thence north 6 chains, thence east on north line of said 1/4 section, township and range 1 2-3 chains to place of beginning containing 1 acre more or less. Same petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge, in the city of Topaka in said county at 9 a.m., the 28th day of September, 1903, at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order. ISSADORAH T. RICHARDSON, Administratrix of said estate. In the District court of Shawnee county Kansas. Neva May McCurdy, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Case No. 22377 J. M. McCurdy, ) Defendant. ) To J. M. McCurdy, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been , Book-binding, Tailoring, Sew- msketry, Domestic Science, Ag- geography, Type-writing, Architec- help encouraged. Very careful young women. Rigid discipline. Location and sanitation the proof of every denomination. May Oct. 13. Try to be present information address RTER, President. Topeka, Kansas. Bros. Suits. With three-quarter skirted blouse, house and skirt finished with cloth, sleeves pleated, new cut and black—short cape, new hippings and mingled fancy braid White—three-quarter skirted scalloped collar, belt and cuffs, skirt trimmings to harfine black Chevoit, with long tailored—$20.00. Full circular cape, with tabs,cks down front skirt gores $25.Three-quarter coat, having double back, and leather belt, skirt A dark, handsome cloth—Louis full flare at foot—$25.00. Skirted coat, with pointed puff tabs—silver and black buttons Three-quarter skirted blouse—Black taffetta, stitched—long cape washings—skirt has tabs at foot, Hook prolonged into narrow tabs on strappings on front, back and buttons—$30.00. Full plaid of green and blue—as all around, caught down with panel on skirt—$50.00. Bons in Furs. Of the fur and cord ornaments. 75. Chenille fringe, lined with white chenille. It doesn't look like a three sides of a square, $12.50. Hirringed with chenille, lined with Marten, with large full tails. Small tails, $12.50. Marten, full rich fur, large, heavy and fine, with large tails, and hirringed satin, $25.00. Marten, having six tails, extra chenille, lined with white brocaded ink, $6.50. With balls of fur $5.00. With heavy tails, $3.00. sued in the above named court in the above entitled cause, and that the plaintiff, Neva May McCurdy, filed with the clerk of the above named court her petition on the 7th day of August, 1903, asking that she be divorced from you and that she be granted the custody of the minor child of said marriage, and for alimony. That unless you plead in said cause on or before the 12th day of October, 1903, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you as prayed for in said petition divorcing said plaintiff from you and giving plaintiff custody of said minor child and for alimony. L S. CURTIS, Clerk. (Seal.) My application for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors according to law at 113 West Eighth avenue in the Fourth ward of the city of Topeka, is now on file in the office of the Probate Judge of Shawnee county, Kansas. The hearing of the same is set for Monday morning, October the 5th, 1963, at 9 o'clock. M. S. LEE. NOTICE When in Topeka Stop at the Chiles Hotel. Accommodations Strictly First Class in every respect. Centrally Located. Rates Reasonable. Unfurnished Rooms. When in the city give us a call and we will assure you courteous treatment. Everything up-tc-date. 112-4-6 ast Seventh 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. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Traveling the States Colorado, Kansas, and the Five (5) Daily Passes in each direction, between The Famous Are reached ONLY Western the States of Kansas, Missouri Kansas, and the Indian Territory daily Passenger Trains are run action, between Kansas City and Famous Hot Springs Of Art D ONLY by this LINE Eastern Univer Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Colorado, Kansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis Are reached ONLY by this LINE QUINDARO, KANSAS. For the moral, intellect of our youth. DEPARTMENTS—The Preparatory, State Ind COURSES—Theologie paratory, Carpentry and Book Making, Dress Tailoring, Business Owing Stock Raising, Tie Laundering. Piano, ADVANTAGES—Good tone, a Faculty of Twirling trially Trained Teacher TERMS—$7.50 per month For Illustrated Catalog WILLIAM T W Quindaro, Kansas Roral, intellectual, and industrial. ENTS —Theological, Classical, State Industrial, Musical —Theological, Classical ,N. carpentry and Architecture, ing, Dressmaking and pl Business Course and Stenogry Raising, Truck Gardening, Piano, Organ, Voice Cultu ors—Good Buildings, Hea alty of Twelve College-breed ed Teachers. 7.50 per month. School opens Septu rated Catalogue just out writ DIAM T VERNON, A. M. Kansas. For the moral, intellectual, and industrial training of our youth. DEPARTMENTS—Theological, Classical, Normal, Preparatory, State Industrial, Musical COURSES—Theological, Classical, Normal, Preparatory, Carpentry and Architecture, Printing and Book Making, Dressmaking and plain Sewing, Tailoring, Business Course and Stenography, Farming Stock Raising, Truck Gardening, Cooking and Laundering. Piano, Organ, Voice Culture. ADVANTAGES—Good Buildings, Healthy Moral tone, a Faculty of Twelve College-bred and Industrially Trained Teachers. TERMS-$7.50 per month. School opens September 14th. For Illustrated Catalogue just out write to When in Kansas City stop at MRS. V. L. NORTH'S Old Occidental Hotel and Co. Neatly Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 I 1001-1005 E. 18th Street ental Hand Care S. F. Looms 2 Walnut 2 Rings 18th Street Missouri Jeweler 19 yeal' exper 512 Kansas Ave SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Indian Territory. Trains are run on this line Kansas City and St. Louis Hot Springs Of Arkansas this LINE University and industrial training Classical, Classical, Normal, Moral, Musical Classical, Normal, Pre- Architecture, Printing and Baking and plain Sewing, Fine and Stenography, Farm- k Gardening, Cooking and Can, Voice Culture. Buildings, Healthy Moral College-bred and Indus- School opens September 14th. We just out write to ARNON, A. M., D. D. President. Watches. Clockz. Money Loaned on Valuables. S. Freidberg, Jeweler and Optician. 19 yeal' experience as a Jeweler 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 famiities warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. MICHIGAN KALOIS PROTECTION Society in the U.S. Our society is s to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES MODERN WOODMEN. No int INSURANCE. The protection of our matter of insurance. Good agents w P.C. T Headquarters: 117 West Fifth str DENVER, COLO. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Hobson, died past week. The Terpsichorean Club held their monthly dance Thursday night. Among the strangers visiting were Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Cumming, of Galveston, Texa, and Miss Lila Badger, a charming teacher, of Dallas, Texas. Mr. Cummings is also one of the prominent teachers of Galveston. They were guests of Mrs. W. H. Freeman, also W. J. Tompkins, of Jefferson, City, Mo. W. J. Tompkins visited relatives in the city this week, leaving Friday evening via Kansas City, Mo., en route to Washington, D. C., where he will enter Howard University. Dr. and Mrs. P. E. Spratlin entertained Wednesday evening at their home on Clarkson street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Cummings, of Galveston, and sister Miss Lila Badger, of, Dallas, Texas. Mrs. John Anderson and sister Miss Ida Anderson received Wednesday evening from 8 to 11 in honor of Mabel Walker, of Tacoma. Miss Lila Badger left Friday for her home in Dallas where she will commence her school duties next week. J. W. Jackson entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Cummings, of Galveston, Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Cummings and son Willis left Saturday for their home in Galveston. Miss Hester Hawkins, who was visiting her sister, left last Saturday for Colorado Springs en route to her home in Topeka, Kas. Miss Hawkins made many friends while in the city who join us in hoping she will repeat the visit. Mrs. L. G. Travars left Friday for an indefinite visit in Omaha, Neb. Mrs. L. G. Travers and little niece Ruth Travers, visited relatives in Colorado Springs Sunday and Monday. Mesdames Loper and Fleming, of Colorado Springs, who were visiting in the city left for home Sunday afternoon. Miss P. Joseph and daughter Miss Odile entertained at dinner last Thursday in honor of Mesdames Loper and Flemming, of Colorado Springs. The Odd Fellows Convention and A. M. E. Conference both being held in the same week brought a number of visitors in our midst. Mrs. Monroe Tompkins and her granddaughter Miss Essie Tompkins, who have been visiting relatives in the city, left for their home in Oskaloosa, Kansas, Monday. NEWTON. W. H. Paige has secured rooms on Main street and has gone to housekeeping. Mrs. Charley Millen have returned from her visit to Colorado 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 policy is similar in character and management DIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and no intelligent Negro should be without a of our families warrants no delay in the events wanted. For further information write C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. With street, Topeka, Kansas. A pleasant evening was spent at the home of J. M. Gross in honor of Miss Ethel Gross before her departure. Many little tokens of friendship were presented her. The rooms were nicely decorated and the evening was spent in vocal and instrumental music. Mrs. Gross was assisted by Mrs. W. H. Paige and Mrs. Ed Mason who had charge of the punch bowl until the hour arrived for refreshments, which were served in three courses. The crowd left at a late hour, being very much impressed with the evening's enjoyment. Miss Lulu Webb and Mrs. Phenix performed at the piano. Miss Bertha Gray gave a five o'clock dinner for Miss Gross on her last afternoon in the city which was composed of girls invited exclusively. They had a merry time and hoped for many more. WINFIELD, KAN Dal- diss- vived to 11 yr. of friday where school ed in V. N. friday Cum- atur- ston. who at last rings obeka, many who repeat friday maha, little rela- Sun- ming, were home Frank Montgomery, clerk at the Asylum, is visiting his par- ents in Texas. John Fowler was in Oklahoma on business last week. Miss Lulu Morgan is in Wellington the guest of Mrs. Ed Thompson who has been quite sick. Miss Grace Roberts, sister of Mrs. Henry Johnson came up from Geuda Springs to attend High school. Revs. J. J. Watson and A. Simms are attending the annual conference at Topeka. Wm. Harris and John Perry drove down to Arkansas City last Saturday. At a business meeting last Wednesday at the Second Baptist Church Rev. Garnet, of Arkansas City was called for half of his time. Mrs. J. J. Watson left last Tuesday for Leavenworth to visit her parents while Mr. Watson is at conference. Miss Sallie Griffon went south last week. On last Monday evening a grand reception was tendered Rev. and Mrs. Watson at the A. M. E. church before he taken his departure. A fine lunch was served to all and a very pleasant evening was spent. Harvey H. McDonald, cousin of Mrs. J. M. Wood, and a friend Henry Buckner, of Hutchinson, cook and waiter on the Rock Island, spent several days in the city last week. In their honor about twenty-five friends were invited and spent a delightful evening. The Nonpareil Mandolin club furnished some excellent music. LAST WEEK. Miss Annie Foust is visiting her sister at Arkansas City. Humphrey Jordan, of Perry, O. T., was attending the fair here last week. Miss Mamie Word came over from Parsons last week to attend the fair. Mrs. Thomas Campbell and children attended the reunion at Arkansas City last week. 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. COFFEYVILLE ITEMS. In Order to Give All a Chance Programme For the City and County Sunday School Con e New Hope Baptist Church, S. E. Corner of Kansas Avenue at 3 o'clock P. M., on For the City and County Sunday School Convenat the New Hope Baptist Church, S. E. Corner of 13th and Kansas Avenue at 3 o'clock P. M., on Sunday, September 27 1903 by the Convention Education, _ _ Rev. A. B. S. Welcome Address, _ Mer. Annie Hoy Obsse, _ Mrs. Clemie Education, _ Miss Lillian Wood Obsse, _ Rev. W. P. B. Mr, _ Mrs. Loma Education, _ Miss by Mrs. Annie Lee; subject "What is Best Plan to Cause People to Attend Su- chool." 20 Minutes Discussion. Education, _ Miss Gracie Arks by Pastors Collection Song by the Convention Invocation, __ Rev. A. B. Stoner Welcome Address, __ Msr. Annie Howarl Response, __ Mrs. Clemie Bell Recitation, __ Miss Lillian Woolfork Address, __ Rev. W. P. Banks Paper, __ Mrs. Loma King Recitation, __ Miss Link Paper by Mrs. Annie Lee; subject "What is the Best Plan to Cause People to Attend Sunday School." Adjournment R. TAYLOR, Pres. T. McKNIGHT, Secretary. Including Medical, Dental and Pharmacutic College. THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (1903-1904) will begin October 1, 1903 and continue until December 31, 1904. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MARTERICULANTS. Tuition in Medical and Dental Colleges each $8.00. Pharmacutic College $9.00. Four years' graded courses in Medicine and Dental Surgery. All graduated laboratories in all departments of Unsecured hospital service. All students must register before October 12, 1903. For catalogue of further information apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. D., Secretary. per R Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. CORN Harvesters. It cuts and throws it in pile. One man and one horse cuts equal to a corn blender. Price $2. Circulars free. New Process Mfg. Co., Lincoln, Kansas. The Crescent Hotel EUREKA SPRINGS. (St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company Lettuce.) ANNOUNCEMENT. St. Louis, 6-24-1903 Mr. W. M. WALKER, late of the Planters, Saint Louis, has been appointed Manager of this hotel, vice Mr. E. E. SUMNER, resigned. Effective July 1st 1903. BRYAN SNYDER. Passenger Traffic Manager, St. L. & S. F. R. R. Notice State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS. No. 22375 The State of Kansas to Pearl M. Hatton. Greetings: You are hereby notified that James H. Hatton has filed in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, his suit asking for a divorce against you and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 22 day of September, 1903, the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly, divorcing the said plaintiff from you. W. S. McCLINTOCK. (SEAL) Attorney for Plaintiff (Attest:) L. S. Curtus. Clerk of District of Court. Notice. Notice Notice. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, N.S: Notice is hereby given to all creditors, heirs, distributees, and all others in erected in the estate of W. C. Trapp, deceased, that the undersigned, Administratrix of the estate of W. C. Trapp, intends to make final settlement of said estate, and apply for an order of final distribution thereof at the next, to-mit: The August 1900 Term of the Piobate Court of Shawnee County Kansas, on Saturday, the 15th day of August 1903, at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day. C. T. TRAPP, Administratrix of the estate of W. C. Trapp, deceased. W. B. McCLINTOCK, Attorney for Admrx. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. George T. Flemming, plaintiff, v. Jennie L. Flemming, defendant. No. 22233. The State of Kansas to Jennie L. Flemming, Defendant. Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been used 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, divorcing said plaintiff from you, and for all other proper relief. GEORGE T. FLEMMING. Plaintiff. By James C. Salyer, his Attorney. Attest: L. E. Curtis, Clerk. [Seal.] TABERNACLES. Victoria Tabernacle—Meets every Friday near the corner of Fourth and Chinooke streets, Leavenworth, Kan. DT. LAURA BRIGHT, C. R. Ohio Ave. DT. SALLIE COX, H. P. Fifth Ave. St. Marie Tabernacle No. 10—Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Hour of meeting 3:30 p. m. Lawrence, Kan. DT. MAGGIE FISHBACK, C. P. DT. MARIE E. BROWN, C. R. RED RIVER VALLEY COLONY Home Opening 20,000 Acres in the Famous Red Valley—Special Trians Via Leaves St. Louis at 2:30, 8:35 and 10:00 p. m. Leaves Kansas City; Mo. at 7:15 and 11:30 p. m., SEPTEMBER 15th, 1903. Low Rate of $15 From St. Louis and Kansas City to Vernon, Tex., return—pre-portionate rates from all other points. This rate applies to all intermediate points on the Frisco System and to all points in Texas as far south as San Antonio and East thersof. Full particulars cheerfully given. Jas. Donohue, A. G. P. A., KANBAS CITY, MO. 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, Kas No. 4, Thomas Holliday, $12 S 24th street, Omaha, Nab. No. 60, W. Ostein, 4 Lane start Topeka. No. 10, Frank Smith, Third avenue, Leavenworth. No. 13, A. H. Morton, 1308 Washington avenue, Parsons. MissM. L. Stark, 801 North 2nd st., Atchison. Hattie Jackson, 125 East Pole