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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Society State House VOLUME V. An Interesting Page from the Life of General Robert Small, One of the Most Widely Known and Well-to-do Negroes in the Whole South. He Stole a Vessel. From the Detroit Free Press. Perhaps the only man, white or black, who ever stole a vessel is Gener al Robert Smalls, of Beaufort, S. C., one of the most influential and well-to-do colored men in the Southern states. General Smalls had an idea that the Federal fleet needed the transport Planter of the Southern Confederacy, and he watched his chance and landed the vessel safe in the Union lines. The Planter was the special dispatch boat of General Ripley, the Confederate post commander at Charleston, S. C., and Robert Smalls was serving in the capacity of wheelman, but was virtually the pilot. In those days no negro could be pilot in Southern waters, but Smalls really did the work of a pilot, and it was while serving in this capacity that he found his chance to steal the transport. During a recent visit to the home of General Smalls at Beaufort—a home built on the very ground where he was born a slave—he talked interestingly of his steal, and said that even yet he felt creepy sensations playing up and down his backbone when he thought of the narrow chances he with death. "I sometimes wonder," said General Smalls," if it can really be true that I am here, under my own vine and fig tree, after taking the chances I did with the Planter, but I know that I am here, and I know, too, that I hope to end my days right here where I was born. I will come pretty near remaining here until I pass to the beyond, if laws are not enacted which will it make it possible for a colored man to live in the state. I love the state of my nativity, but it's an awful gloomy outlook here sometimes for the colored race. "But you ask me about the taking of the Planter. We had been engaged in May, 1863, in removing guns from Cole's island to James island, and had returned to Charleston on the evening of the 12th. The officers all went ashore, leaving myself and seven other colored men on board. I determined to make an effort to carry out my plans to steal the transport, and to the seven men I unfolded my intentions. Five of them willingly agreed to stand by me, but the other two showed the white feather and went ashore. As quickly as possible we got up steam, and at about 2 o'clock in the morning of the 13th—unlucky, too—we moved off from the dock and steamed up to North Atlantic wharf, where my wife, two children, with three other men and four women, embarked with me. "As we passed Fort Johnson I blew the usual signal, got the return signal, and steamed on down the bay. Approaching Fort Sumner, I put on a large straw hat, which Captain Relay, of the Planter, usually wore, and pulling it well over my face, I leaned out of the window of the pilot house and gave the signal, receiving 'All right' in return; I had been sized up as Captain Relay, and I suppose they thought that General Ripley was on board going on a tour of inspection. "That was about the only time I ever impersonated a white man, and I did it successfully, too. The transport had successfully passed beyond Sumter's guns before anything wrong was sus- pected. When they saw that the Planter was making for the Federal lines they signaled to stop us, but I managed to land safely in the enemy's—my frienda'—lines before anything could be done, though the Federal fleet came near firing into the transport before I got the flag of truce up and fung to the breeze. Captain Nicholson, of the boat Onward, came on board the Planter, and I told him what I had done, and turned the vessel over to him. Of course, I was warmly received and highly congratulated by all the officers. But, my, my! My hide would not have held shucks if I had been caught before I got the Planter to the Federal fleet. "I continued to act as pilot for the Planter and the Crusader, and as blockading pilot between Charleston and Beaufort, and it was my pleasure to assist in removing torpedoes from the rivers near the coast which I had ben forced to aid in putting in. Even while I was at work putting in these torpedies I had determined that I would help remove them. While engaged as pilot of the two vessels we had several fights and narrow escapes, but Old Master seemed to be on our side. "On December 1, 1863, I was bringing the Planter from Folly island to Morris Island with supplies, and when midway through the narrow creek the enemy's batteries on James island—known as Secessionville—opened fire upon her. Captain Nicholson, of the Planter, deserted her and sought safety in a coal bunker. There was nothing for mee to do save take charge, and I brought her safe from under fire and out of danger. For this act General Gilmore, the commander of the department of the South, who was then on Morris Island, and was a witness, ordered the immediate discharge of Captain Nicholson, and I was placed in command of the Planter as captain. That is the manner in which I was made captain, and not for bringing the Planter out of the Charleston harbor, as has been erroneously stated. It was because I rescued the Planter the second time. "At the close of the war, in 1866, I took the transport to Baltimore, where she went out of commission on the 18th day of September of the same year. I was then discharged and came home to Beaufort and entered the mercantile business. I had saved my money and was fairly successful in business, and have always been. I am proud of the fact that I live in a dwelling built on the very ground where I was born. The old homestead and its surroundings are mine, and I shall leave it for my children to enjoy. "This is called the 'Black Belt,' but it is one of the garden spots of the world, and when the negro is given his every right there will no place under the sun more suitable for him as a home. By his very nature he is suited for the climate, and here he can live and prosper. There is not the least danger of anyone starving if he will only work, and even those who do not like to exercise their muscle can live easily, for there is an abundance of sea food—fish, oysters, crabs, clams, terraplin, and all such—and the woods are full of game and the rice fields bleck with the julice reed birds—thicker than sinners at a camp meeting. "But, speaking seriously, all under the heavens that the black man asks is fair and just treatment—the same laws to govern both races. But that is just what we do not get, and it looks like the more the question is agitated the worse the situation gets for the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, OCT. 23, 1903. negro, no matter how manfully and intelligently he may contend for his rights. If too much is imposed on the negro by the dominant race, there will be nothing left for him to do in this state but to pack his little duds and get out. That the negro is needed in the cotton fields, the rice plantation, in the phosphate mines, and such works, there can be no question. No one but the negro can do this work—work which requires muscle and endurance. The negro is the bone and sinew of this state, and there is no dodging that fact. Treat him right and he is the happiest, best natured, most easily satisfied laborer in the world. He is quick to detect wrongdoing, and then it is that his worst nature comes to front. The sensible people of South Carolina have no idea of letting the negro depart from it. They know a good thing when they see it, and they that as a laborer the negro has no equal." General Smalls was born a slave in 1839. After the war he became prominent in politics, and has occupied many positions of honor. Taking an active part in the state militia many years, he attained the rank of major general. He has served in both branches of the South Carolina legislature, in two constitutional conventions, and was a member of congress from 1875 to 1887. He has also been a delegate to every Republican convention since reconstruction, save two. DENVER. COLO. Mesdames Eva Joyce Jeckson and E. B. Butler of Colorado Springs, were delegates in attendance at the W. C. T. U. convention, which met in the city this week. Miss Edith De Priest, a piece of R. R. De Priest, passed through the city last week enroute to Oregon to assume the duties of teacher in an Indian school. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Johnson entertained at dinner Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Murphy of Danville, Ky. Six courses were served as only Mrs. Johnson can serve. Misa Mabel Walker, who has been visiting friends in the city for several weeks, returned to her home in Tacoma, Wash. Rev. Helm visited Colorado Springs, Pueblo- and Canon City during the week. Rev. J. E. Ford returned home Wednesday from Philadelphia where he attended the National Baptist Convention. Charlie Jackson of Manual foot ball fame, is on the Colorado College team. Little Frankie, the infant son of Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Peck, died Monday morning. The funeral was preached Tuesday. Rev. Park accompanied the remains to Kansas City for interment. Miss Ada Hill, who has begun visiting relatives in Ohio and Virginia the past year, returned home Monday. Mr. Walter Allison, who has been enjoying the east for the past year and a half, returned home Thursday. Mrs. S. W. Thompson and children of Chicago arrived in the city last Saturday. Mrs. R. R. De Priest entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Ida Joyce Jackson of Colorado Springs. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of the admirable hostess were: Meedames Bondurant, Travers, Overton, McCullough, Freeman, Tarbet, Rivers, Morris, Chinn, Allison, Savage, Smith, Smithea, Lewis, and Miss Blanche Smith. Even the South Carolina newspapers, to their credit, do not dissent from the country's verdict in the Tillman case; which is, as expressed by one paper, that South Carolina has herself been convicted of barbarism. The Columbia States denounces the jury verdict as a purchased verdict, and the Charleston News and Courler discusses it as a crime upon South Carolina. But the worst of it is that by the country at large the jury was expected to return just the verdict it did return. Kentucky Heathens Hate to Be Told of Their Black Kin Folks. THEY WANT TO HANG VIS! Invite The Plaindealer Manager to Adorn the End of a Rope--The Newspapers of That State are Edited by a Gang of Heathens The clippings below show that The Plaindealer man to be in demand in Kentucky, but as yet, we are undecided as to what to do in reference to visiting a country where people have no respect for the Bible or hymn book. We will say to The Bourbon News of Paris, Kentucky, that we are sorry it did not reproduce the article which it claimed would make a true Kentuckian's blood boil. If we can see at all, these atrocities committed upon col-colored people, News' Kentucky Rebel, ored people, by the News' Kentucky Rebel, Sah, will make any true American's blood boil, and we think it would be wise for this gentleman to place himself on ice and cool his blood so that he can respect the rights of other people. They would like to have us over night to stretch hemp. This is what retards tre progress of Kentucky today, the disrespect for law and order. People with money, brains and love of right will not live nor invest their money and time where such a class of people predominate. No, thanks, we care not to remain overnight in that heathen land, and, if we keep our present mind, will hardly pass that way. PARIS, KY. The Bourbon News: We are in receipt of the "Topeka Plaindealer" published in Topeka, Kan. The first headline upon which our eyes fell was this, "Would Not Teach Negroes. A Kentucky girl came to Kansas and refuses to teach children who, perhaps, are her relatives." If such as that would not make a true Kentuckian's blood boll I do not know why. The young lady's name is Miss Georgia Grimes, of Paris, Ky. Hurrah for the young lady! But away with such a paper. The article is too mean, too full of slurs at the Southern people to even quips and we hope to never see another copy of the paper. If the editor was only in Kentucky for a night we would like to stretch him "with hemp." We also received a paper from Smith's Grove, Kentucky, called The Times, which contained an article headed, "A Dastardly Article." They say that we are far away, is the reason we talk so strong. We live in a state where the laws are fairly well administered between man and man, is why we can talk so independently. We do not have to curb our ambition nor swerve from anything that is right to curry favor with such flenda as inhabit the large portion of Kentucky. The reason they say the article is unit for publication, it sights facts about the hell hounds who have debauched negro women for years, and now hate to be told about it. No doubt the editor of The Times has several colored relatives in Kentucky if the truth was known. The young lady is acting upon the influence of such cattle as The Times man and her father who pretends to hate Negroes, and acts that in the public, but O, my! how he can love them when he is not watched. We will stay as far away as possible and write these articles until Kentucky becomes more civilized, then The Plainndoaler man will pay Kentucky a short visit. DASTARDLY ARTICLE. The Smithville, Ky., Times: In an issue of the News last week, we pub- lished an article taken from the daily press, relative to Mias Georgia Grimes, of this city, refusing to teach school in a Kansas town, on account of negro pupils attending the school. We have since received a copy of the Topeka Plaindealer, a newspaper published by a negro, in which the editor takes up the matter and writes a scaling article, saying all kinds of things that are tended to arouse the feelings of any respectable person. The article is full of abuse and totally unfit to be read by any respectable person. The "nigger" editor of the paper is nothing less than a dirty scoundrel and would not dare to publish such an article, if he was not so far away. The people of Kentucky are too proud to place themselves on an equality with the negro, and Miss Grimes, in refusing to teach "niggers," only did what any true Kentuckian would have done, and she deserves all the praise that can be given her, in the stand taken. The above article shows that the Southerners are responsible for the prejudice in the Northern and Western states, and the school boards in these states should employ teachers who know and respect the rights of all. We are sorry for the young lady and her ignorant rebel father. Perhaps some day she may want the assistance of some of these little tots when they grow to man and womanhood. We hope this silly young woman will grow better in her old days and learn that these little childrens' parents supported her ancestors over three hundred years; giving their labor free and receiving in return abuae, their babes taken from the cradle and sold to satisfy the wants perhaps of her mother and father. We also call her attention to the fact that her forefathers were rapists and seducers of colored women for centuries, and that they now lynch and burn Negroes for supposed crimes of which eight-tenths are innocent, for just such offenses as her forefathers did commit. No doubt she has several half Negro brothers and sisters in her state, as old Kentucky was loyal in debasing Negro women in the antebellum days, and their love still hankers for them. We hope she will take a few minutes time with her father and say: "Papa, that Negro paper published in Topeka says it is probable that f have some Negro brothers and sisters! Can this be true?" "Oh, don't listen to such silly stuff!" "Well, how is it that there are so many light complexioned Negroes?" "Dear, your mother is calling, run and see what is wanted!" He is so guilty that he dares not answer his own daughter whom' he teaches to hate her own flesh and blood. Who knows but what some of the Negro children she refused to teach are related to her. Oh, how inconsistent these Southern devils are! A special from Wellington to the Journal, dated October 6, says: An agitation has been started here for a separate school for the colored children. Since this term of school opened many parents have refused to send their children in the same room with the colored. Some have sent their children to other towns for the winter to attend school. "The school board has been called upon to establish such a school. They have met several times and discussed the matter. "The colored people called a meeting at which nearly every colored person in the city was present, and prepared a petition to the board of education, asking them not to make any change in the present arrangements, for they do not think it would be treating them right to show any discrimination between their children and the white children, or show any partiality against them. "Other places seem to be having the same trouble. At Winfield one teacher has refused to teach on account of the colored students in her room. At some other places parents will not allow their children to attend school with the colored children." All white people who object to sending their children to mixed schools, should send them to a private institution. The taxes are paid into one common treasury by all who have an interest in the welfare of the government for the maintenance of the same. None but nulifiers of the constitution and those who evade the law, when matters don't go their way, cry race prejudice. They will resort to any kind of low, mean methods to further their ends. The colored people in these places are to be commended for the stand they have taken, and we advise them not to give up, but if necessary, carry it to the highest court. The man who demands respect, and if necessary fights for it, is generally respected. NICK CHILES. 1900 WASHINGTON STREET, WASHINGTON, D.C. A MUSEUM OF ARCHITECTURE AND ART 1900 WASHINGTON STREET, WASHINGTON, D.C. A MUSEUM OF ARCHITECTURE AND ART SHE SPELLED THEM DOWN TRANSPORTATION BUILDING. The Transportation Building, the great structure which will stand in the northwest corner of Fcrest Park, will be 525 by 1,300 feet, as wide as the Varied Industries Building and 100 feet longer. The building plans are the product of the designers of the Department of Works. Director of Works Taylor give them the basic ideas and for over a month Chief Designer Misqueray and several of his architectural artists studied the great structure in all aspects, especially with regard to harmony with surrounding structures. The general plan of the building is rectangular. There will be no court. The great distinguishing feature is the massing of the three entrance ways so that they will form an arcade, and this feature will be repeated along four sides of the structure. The three arched entrance ways will take up almost the entire 525 feet of the facade on the east and west sides. On the north and south sides these arcade entrance ways are placed in the center. Director of Works Taylor has dictated the following regarding the structure: "The Transportation building covers over 15 acres. The facades show a most pleasing adaption of the French Renaissance. The building combines a feeling of the magnificent Exposition ```markdown ``` building and of the high class railroad depot which prevail on the European continent. These two essential elements are apparent throughout the structure. On the east and west fronts are three magnificent arches which embrace more than half of the entire facade. Each of the arched openings will be 64 feet wide and 52 feet high. Through the archways 14 permanent railroad tracks will be laid from one end of the building to the other. At the sides of the three openings the projecting angles are accentuated by tower or pylon effects, which reach to a height of 150 feet to the base of the crowning statue. The pylons are not so much accentuated aa to be obtrusive, or out of harmony with the structure. "On the north and south fronts the architect has deemed it well to repeat the three massive archways which form the center feature of smaller fronts. This treatment pleasantly breaks the unwieldy facade of 1,300 feet. On the north and south fronts the pylon feature is omitted, but massive piers are repeated at intervals and lend dignity to the design. Flanking the three openings on the long fronts are great rows of magnificent windows SHE SPELLED Ruby Thornton, a 16-year-old colored girl, spelled down the entire school at Hlawaska last week. And by the way, it may not be generally known, but the young people of today are greatly inferior as spellers to the young people of pioneer days. In fact the spelling of the average high school scholar of the present day is very little short of criminal. Even many of the country school teachers are unable to write a letter of any length and properly spell all the words. Spelling lessons should be maintained in every NUMBER 42. to Respect People! LOUIS----1904 A Glance at one of the ManyHandsome Buildings to Be Seen at the Great Fair Next Year in Saint Louis. The Transportation Building is One of the Finest on the Grounds. as wide as the archways. Not only will visitors be admitted through the twelve huge portals, but subsidiary entrances are supplied at frequent intervals in the remaining stretch of walls. The roof treatment of the building is peculiarly happy. Over each of the big archways is a lofty curve which supplies a back ground for the architectural features. "The statuary is happily placed in front and at the base of the main piers at the sides of the grand openings. This affords sixteen groups which will illustrate transportation in all its phases as well as the progress made by the United States in this science. There will also be four groups of statuary surrounding the four pylons placed at the east and west fronts. The architect has subdued the use of sculpture in the building. He depends on mass effects and the grouping of masses. That is, he depends on architecture rather than on tawry decorations for SUNSHINE LANE CITY OF BROOKLYN NEW YORK his effect. The management of the plan is simple and direct. The entire width of the building is spanned by five well designed uniform trusses. Special endeavor has been made to afford plenty of illumination by day without the use of skylights. Light is introduced through the monitor windows over each span of the five trusses. "The building will contain about four miles of standard gauge railroad track. Even with this immense trackage the entire bents of the building are left free of rails and afford an exhibit space of 270-000 square feet. There is a novel disposition of the toilet rooms of the building. They are places in the bases of the projecting pylons and are so arranged as to receive light and ventilation and be accessible from the exterior so that no exhibitor can make the objection that he has been placed in the neighborhood of plumbing conveniences. At the east end a gallery twenty feet in width extends across the building. This affords a place for guard room and for the office of the department chief and will be an excellent place from which to view the picture below." THEM DOWN class of the common schools of today. They should be kept up clear through the senior year. Good spelling is one of the most, if not the most, essential parts of a good education. A person may be able to spring words as long as the Declaration of Independence but if he writes a letter and misspells a few words of two and three syllables, he is at once set down as an ignorant. The teachers of Kansas should hammer away at spelling from morning till night. --- Topeka Plaindealer. Blished at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kar. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 118 KAST SEVENTH STREET. Entered at the postoffice at Topka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, OCT., 23, 1903. A FIENDISH ACT. It is to be regretted by the citizens of Topeka for the unfortunate death of Fred Tutcher who was murdered in his father's livery stable at Seventh and Van Buren streets last Sunday night by two young men who were doubtless crazed from drink and didn't know the fact, of ignorance and the lack of being reared in good manners and respect, accounts for it. This class of people, be they white or black, are dangerous to any community. Young Tutcher was a young man of good habits, and was his father's main dependence in carrying on his business. The two murderers are now behind prison bars, and will be dealt with according to law. They were spinstered away by Sheriff Lucas to Lawrence for safety, the sheriff fearing that there would be some danger of lynching, which was not the case. The Plaindealer is too well acquainted with the citizens of Shawnee County, and its officers to have such fear. The man who murdered his wife near Crosby's mill last winter was immediately apprehended by the officers, and is now serving time in the penitentiary. The man who murdered his wife at the Reform school was also apprehended at once by the officers and is now waiting trial. Several murders have been committed here in the last few years, all of whom have been captured by the officers and speedily dealt with according to law. From these cases, the people have learned that the officers will do their duty and therefore do not have to resort to mob violence to have the law carried out. As long as Sheriff Lucas, Chief of Police Goff, the County Attorney and Judge continue to do their duty, they need never fear a mob. The gathering of three or four hundred people last Monday evening around the city jail was more or less curiosity seekers brought on by the article published in the Journal and Herald stating that there was talk of lynching, which was not true. Out of that number of people, there was no leader or adjutor asking for such offense to be committed. The murderers are young men who are reported to be of that class who seldom work or respect the rights of others. This is a deplorable fact, and they should be made an object lesson for others who are following in their foot steps. There are too many young men who are loittring around without any visible means of support, except by stealing or depending upon some disreputable woman. There are a good many of that class, both white and colored, who are living in Topeka. The vagrancy law ought to be applied strenuously. There is too much work, and not enough people to carry it on, for the reason that they are allowed to lounge around in idleness. They create disturbances and other devilty which is a menace to the welfare of the public. NO INTEREST. Just now the good people of Kansas without regard to race, color of previous degree of servitude are being treated to a rare bit of unnecessary fencing and skirmishing on the part of the editorial leaders of the machine and anti-machine Republicauses of Kansas. Thus far we have had nothing to say on the merits or demerits of this very momentous question, not because our attention has not been drawn to the all absorbing topic, but because the peculiar position of the Negro voter in Kansas with relation to party management places him outside the pale of the inner council. It matters not whether Cy Leland and Bill Bailey control the councils of the party, or the pestiferous anti-machine man yells "Hoch, the Kaiser." We have noticed in these pling times of peace and immense Republican majorities, that the Negro receives about the same patronage regardless of the fellow who handles the hand-out. We are constrained to believe that the Negro has no interest in the present party strife. This strife and confession now going reminds us very much of "Te olden times" when elighty tionand Republican majority was swept away by a populistic cyclones having whiskers. The Negro had no interest then; he has now none. But aside from the unpleasant results obtaining from this party strife, we believe that from his disinterested position, the Negro can afford to offer a mild suggestion to the disturbing element within the party. If this thing goes on, we are liable to have an opposition administration including the legislature and the Negroes hope of a twenty thousand appropriation for the Western University and the few minor jobs will go glimmering along with the senatorial aspirations of a number of prominent Republicans. The Plaidnealer therefore advises Bill White and Gormer Davis, Del Kalzer and Dan Anthony to stop their quarrelling over Mort Albaugh and Gov. Bailey or the Negroes' hope at the hands of the Republican party will follow the lost cause into oblivion. We Do all Kinds of JOB Printing See US. 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Remember, if this hotel closes, it means a loss to our people who need a public place to stop. This hotel has been conducted in first-class order, and if a person cannot continue it, we advise them to save stamps. For further information, address, NICK CHILES, Mg'r Piaindealer. THE TWENTIETH CENTURY WONDER Where the Negro Came From! Just what you want to know. A book that appeals to every one. The result of the latest scientific research. Sent post paid 25c. Address, Spott's Scientific Research Bureau, Lock Box 702, N. Topeka, Kas. NOTICE OF EXTENSION AND CONTINUANCE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Notice is hereby given that Lafayette Beard and Carl Stahl have extended and continued the limited partnership heretofore, to-wit: On September 1, 1900, entered into between them, which said limited partnership ended on September 1, 1903, under the name and style of L. Beard, for the purpose of carrying on and conducting a Wholesale and Dry-Goods, and Furnishing Goods, and Notion Business, at the City of Topeka, in the State of Kansas, and in the limited partnership thus renewed and continued the said Lafayette Beard shall be a general partner, and the said Carl Stahl shall be a special partner. The said Carl Sahl, as such special partner, contributes to the capital stock of the business the sum of Twenty-nine Thousand ($29,000) Dollars, in merchandise, notes, accounts and money, of the cash value of Twenty-nine Thousand ($29,000) Dollars, and the same has been actually, and in good faith contributed and applied to the business, and that the limited partnership thus extended and continued begins on the first day of September A. D., 1903, and shall end on the first day of September A. D., 1906. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT State of Kansas, Shawnee County, so. in the matter of the estate of Mary J. Anderson, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. Notice is hereby given, that on the 8th day of October, A. D. 1903, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Mary J. Anderson, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. BIDDIE MANSON. Administratrix. LOCALS. Albert Sawyer is the name of a bright little devil who is learning the printer's art in this office. He is fourteen years of age attends school regular, and if he continues in the future as in the past, he will develop into a good printer. Our Christmas number will surpass any effort ever put forth by negro journalists. It will betwenty-five pages handsomely illustrated, and will contain most complete history of Negro's progress in Kansas and the west ever presented to the public see solicitors for further particulars NORTH TOPEKKA, KANSAS. Mr. R. Jordan is a pleasant visitor of his family, Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western avenue. He will return to Iola, KaKs., to his work Thursday morning. The True Eleven. No. 7, will have their installation and install their officers Thursday evening, October 29, at 8:30 at the Tabernacle hall, 59 West B street. All the members are requested to be out or else they will be fined. Everybody respectfully invited. Admission. 10 cents. MRS. IDA M. JORDAN. Virgil, G. Web. Financier, T. P. Hoard. HISTORY OF EDUCATION Because we believe that the History of Education, recently written by Prof. John H. Jackson, of Colorado Springs, is a very valuable addition to modern literature, containing information upon the trend of education through the centuries, and giving the eNgro his place in the history of education, we have made arrangements with the author to sell this book, and the Plaindealer for one year, both for $1.50, until the first of January, 1904. All parties desiring this book, which should be in the home of eery self respecting Negro, and in the library of our teachers, preachers, and other professional men, should send their orders to the office of the Plaindealer at once, and thus take advantage of the opportunity to secure bith this History of Education and the Plaindealer within the time specified. PUBLICATION NOTICE No. 22426 William A. Miller, Plaintiff, vs. Nettle W. Miller, Defendant, To Nettle W. Miller: You, said defendant Nettle W. Miller are hereby notified that you have sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by your husband, William A. Miller, whose petition was filed in said court and cause Saturday, September the 12th, 1903, and that unless you answer said petition so filed on or before the 31st day of October, 1903, the same will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered in said cause against you granting to said plaintiff a divorce and declaring the bonds of matrimony existing between you and said plaintiff mail and void; that the above entitled cause is brought by said plaintiff to obtain an annulment of the marriage contract: existing between said plaintiff and 15-fendant and for a divorce. WILLIAM A. MILLER. Attest: Plaintiff. I. HUNTER. Clerk. S. B. ISENHART, Attorney for Paintif A Rousing List of Bargains For Saturday's Sale Tremendous Special Drives that should crowd our stores A determined effort to increase our business calls greater values than ever before, and they are here. W bargains of greater magnitude. Our immense stock Topeks, have been ruthlessly re-marked and rearrang Drummers' sample lines, special jobs' and surplus as facturers—all at special price concessions—make this importance. Doors open at 8 a.m. Be among the first Spear's Department W. M. Coatley's Old Stand N. Top Trewendous Special Drives that should crowd our Store to the curb all day. A determined effort to increase our business calls for Lower Prices and greater values than ever before, and they are here. We have never offered bargains of greater magnitude. Our immense stocks, the foremost in N. Topake, have been ruthlessly re-marked, and rearranged for todays selling-Drummers' sample lines, special jobs' and surplus stocks from the manufacturers—at all special price concessions—make this sale one of double importance. Doors open at 8 a.m. Be among the first. Spear's Department Store W. M. Coatley's Oil Stand N. Toneka. Fine patterns Lace Curtains, full 24 yards long—a curtain worth $1 pair, each 29c Turkish Bath Towels, good size, heavy quality, each 3½c Ladies' heavy weight Percale Wrappers-all nicely trimmed, made with flounce, assorted colors, each 49c A special sale of Ladies Tailormade Skirts, in assorted dark patterns made from all wool materials—we want to crowd this department today and marked $3 and $4 Skirts your choice at $1.49 Men's sample Hats—all the latest and newest shapes—values up to $2 piled out, each 98c Men's heavy wool over-shirts-dark patterns each 49c A big Sale of Ladies sample Waists aspecial purchase of a manufacturer's entire sample line goes on sale at half the usual value-a grand lot of Mercerized Oxford Cloths, fine white and colored Percale and Alpaca Waists- all the newest and latest creations- we start the lot-Waists worth $2 and 2.50, choice 98c. Full10 4 Cotton Blankets-in heavy dark gray-a pair at 49c Good size Cotton Bats-a roll 5c Men's heavy ribbed Underwear- fleeled, in light blue color, form fitting Underwear-at, a garment 39c Ladies heavy wool fleece Under- wear-a big bargain lot-a garment 49c Ladies fast black Hose-the Black Cat brand-15c value, a pair 6½c 3-sewed Carpet Broom-made of fine straw, nicely finished real 25c value each 12c Bleached Table Damask-72 inch wide-vard 25c Diamond C Laundry Soap-always sell at 5c-come and get all you want today-bar 21c All Silk, Taffeta, Satin and Moire Ribbons in every wanted color-up to 1 yard pieces each 3c Boys heavy Bicycle Hose-the Black Cat Brand-values that positively sold at 25c on sale today pair 10c Spears Dept W. M. Costley Spears Dept'mt Store. W. M. Costley's Old Stand. Corner Laurent and Kansas Avenue. BEFORE DIRECTORY. Fair West Tabernacle No. 91-Meets first and third Fridays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Highth and Washington streets. Mrs. Charlotte Dalton, C. P., No. 31 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 91-Meets first and third Thursday afternoon of each month at Masonie Hall, Thirteenth and Douglas streets. Mrs. Anna Brown, H. P.; Nettie Kelley, C. R. North Topeka. crowd our Store to the curb all day. or business calls for Lower Prices and they are here. We have never offered immense stocks, the foremost in N. Ned and rearranged for todays selling. and surplus stocks from the manu- ions—make this sale one of double Be among the first. Artment Store Stand N. Topeka. Ladies' heavy Winter Corsets— new goods but we purchased an im- mense lot of 50c values-while gold drab and black-choice 121c Velveteen Skirt Binding all colors yard 2½c Men's Sample Gloves-Goat skin and mule skin Work Gloves-best values ever offered for the money- choice, pair 25c Galvanized Coal Hod, heavy weight, each 29c Fibre Lunch Boxes-each 10c Wizard Gas Maintles-each 10c Bracket Lamp No. 2 burner, complete 29c Heavy Flour Oil Cloth-1, 1½ or 2 yards wide-yard 25c No 8 heavy Galvanized Wash Boiler 75c Heavy Quality White Bed Spread oaph. 79p. Full size Umbrellas-fast black Gloria cover, special 50c. Infants' Soft Sole Shoes in variety of fancy colors-all 50c values-pair 25c. Sensational Price Reduction in the Shoe Sections. Great Shipments of Men's, Women's and Children's sample Shoes. The entire sample line of some of America's leading Shoe houses, purchased by us at 66£c on the dollar The best material, beat workmanship and beat finish is always put in a sample shoe and here we have the varietp that no matter how hard you are to suit, we are sure to have it and at a genuine bargain price. These Specials for Today. Men's heavy Work Shoes, also Mens' Buff Shoes, plain toe pair 98c A sweeping clearance on Men's Dress Shoes box calf, vici kid, velour calf, corona colt, patent leather values up to $5-choice pair $1.98 Heaping bargain tables of Boys' and Misses Shoes—nearly every known kind of shoes go in this lot-values up to $2 choice today, pair 98c Ladies' Kid Shoes, samples patent leather trimmed, latest styles-pair $1.25 Mens' heavy Buckle Articles, the best gum rubber made-special pair $1.19 This is the store that rectiges all mistakes and pays back the money on everything you do not want. t'mt Store. y's Old Stand. ner Laurent and Kansas Avenue. Great Special — Complete RTH FIVE DOLLARS. ONLY $1.00 AUTYOUTFIT Ozono" SWEET-BCENTED KING OF HAIR TONER RAPID HAIR-GROWER IN EXISTENCE MLESS-CELIABLE-SUPREME READ! READ! AFTER to complete the treatment. No hot irons are used. No absolutely perfecs the hair, making it as Nature beautiful as it can be. FOR WETTERING HAIR and mail enclosure with paint of some of us we will need to pay (no matter large box of膏料, worth $10 or $15, or BLM, worth $20 or $25) for the greatest shampoo ever formulated. a moke of Parity Soap, worth $10. This soap in itself is the finest soap in existence. In addition we will need to you our COMPLETE MILK-HAIR TO REMAIN a few moments and then rubbed oil. It the human body and we will need to rub it to six shades. Furthermore, we will also include a few minutes. It makes the old look young and the young we will include a picture (see plan of Amy-Adler, Amys, and Amy's care for all womb breakers. This great offer made to introduce Wettering obtainable at any postoffice or express office. Write O. E. BROAD ST. RICHMOND, VA. the second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Chinging Rose Text No. M-Meets the first and third Saturdays in each month. Golden Temple No. H-Meets first and third Wednesday nights of each month. Sir Allen Garner, C. M.; Sir Isaiah Curts, C. S. of Charity Rose Tabernacle No. M-Meets first and third Wednesday afternoons at 1:25 p. m. Dr. Laura Smith, H. P.; Dr. Smith, C. M. FRISCO System 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. A number of the towns shown in the appended list are of recent birth, and all are in a condition of rapid and substantial development. 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. Quick and Pleasant FRISCO Excellent Service to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida And the Southeast, and to Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas And the Southwest. Detailed information as to excursion dates, rates, train service, etc., furnished upon application to James Donahue, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Kansas City, Mo. Albert Ross Graduate Stenographer For all kinds of Typewriting. Church, Club, Society and Lodge work a specialty. Try us. OFFICE 1725 KANNA5 AVKNUE 'Phone 747. Shampooing and Face Massage Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHER AND HAIR JEWELY, 220 East Fifth street, TOPREA, KANSAS Patronize the... AMERICAN Steam Laundry and get the best. 11, E. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 54. OFFICE HOURS] 7 to 10 A. M. 12 M. to 1 P. M. Both Phones 454 7 to 19 P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention to deserts of women and private deserts. OFFICE HOUSE. TO 10 A. M. E. V. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON falso answered day and night. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. L. PHYSICIAN AND SURGKON Office 404 Kansas Ave. TELEPHONE 63F. TOPREA, B. In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. C. B. Conner, Plaintiff, vs. Edgar Finson, Defendant. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by C. B. Connen in the above named court, and that a garnishment summons was served, upon the Union Pacific Railroad Company, and said garnishee answered, on the 1st day of October, 1903, that it had $48.27 in its hands belonging to you; and that unless you answer on or before the 12th day of November, 1903, judgment will be rendered against you for $37.00 and costs of suit, and said money or so much thereof, as may be necessary to satisfy. judgment and costs. C. B. CONNERS. Plaintiff. By W. I. Jamison, his Attorney. Attest: E. L. Good, Clerk of the Court of Topeka. Patronize the Kansas City, Ks. Embalming and Casket Co. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. Prof. J. H. Jackson of Colorado Springs, Colo., is in the city in the interests of his recently published book, entitled, "The History of Education. The professor is meeting with remarkable success, and we hope that a great many of our people in this city will avail themselves of this opportunity of purchasing this book, which indeed is a gem of priceless value and should not be lacking in any library. --- Mr. George Bradford will open a dancing academy at 413 Kansas avenue, November 3, which will be continued every Tuesday night. Music will be furnished by Stienberg's orchestra each dancing night from 8 to 9 o'clock, will be for beginners, and the rest of the evening will be for those who understand dancing. Only those who receive invitations will be permitted to attend. It will be first class in every respect, and Mr. Bradford should be encouraged. --- S. Jones of Leavenworth was in the city Thursday, October 21 on the sad mission of shipping the remains of his brother, Dr. Wm. A. Jones, who unfortunately lost his mind about four years ago and has been at the asylum since at time. Dr. Jones was only 27 years old at the time of his death. In the short time he practiced his profession he had built up a growing practice in Kansas City. He was well and favorably known in Leavenworth where he was buried October 22nd. Miss Georgia Porter entertained at six o'clock dinner on the evening of the 28th, the following ladies in honor of Miss Ostella Flemming: Miss Lena Flemming, Miss Stella Jones of Lawrence, Miss Annie Chiles, Miss Mabel Brown, Miss Cora Hoe, Miss Jannie Chilles, Miss Josie Myrinney, Miss Maggie Cantrell, Mrs. A. Greeg and Mrs. Jno. Anderson. The table was very appropriately decorated with pink and white, and all present expressed themselves as having had a very pleasant evening. 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. There will be a supper given at the Knights of Tabor Hall on the corner of Thirteenth and Quincy, October 24, for the benefit of the Order of Twelve. Possum will be one of the principal dishes served. Races and other amusements will be presented; the winners receiving prizes. Come one, come all. Admission, adults, 10 cents; children, 5 cents. NOTICE. All members of the Pleasant Hour Literary Society and all persons interested in literary work, are requested to meet on Saturday eve, October 24, at 429 Kansas avenue, for the purpose of reorganizing the society for the ensuing year. N. SAWYER. Mr. William Hall arrived in Topeka one day last week from Chicago, to spend a few days with his old friends, "Billy" is one of the best boys that ever lived, and everybody was pleased to see him. He is now running on the Burlington. Mr. Hall stands high with the superintendent of the road, who will go to the Lake Shore road December 1, where Hall will go also. He will be on the Twentieth Century Limited, said to be the finest train in the world. He leaves the Burlington of his own accord and can return whenever he desires. We wish him success which he richly deserves. Topeka. Industrial and Educational Institute. Five teachers from that famous institution. The ONLY NON-SECTARIAN school for the Negroes of the West. A school of Christian Culture. Normal, Normal Preparatory, Agricultural, Industrial, Business, Music and Military Science. TRADES TAUGHT Carpentry, Painting, ing, Dress making, Laund riculture in its varied phas tual and Mechanical Dra ADV Expenses reasonable attention given home train maintained. Form of 10 very best. Endorsed by n The Fall Term begins the opening day. For fur ery, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sewnaking, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Agits varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Architec- mechanical Drawing. Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Agriculture in its varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Architectual and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES es reasonable. Self help encouraged. Very careful even home training of young women. Rigid discipline Form of 105 acres. Location and sanitation the Endorsed by ministers of every denomination. All Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present day. For further information address Expenses reasonable. Self help encouraged. Very careful attention given home training of young women. Rigid discipline maintained. Form of 105 acres. Location and 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. Stonestreet. G. W. Hamilton- Stonestreet & Hamilton, Fred M. Stonestreet. Stonestreet Succe Undertakers Successors to J. M. Knight. ertakers and Funeral Directors Undertakers and Funeral Directors TOMB OF A MEN We carry one of Topeka. Join our "Five cents per week. Corner 7th and Quine The Are now Showing the COMFORTS, BLANKETS The necessary article seen placed on our count- and value are considered. Frost is nipping at your ours of discomfort. The Hosiery and U men and Ch More complete show- and quick selling is kee Visit our goods for Fall we carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Join our "Burial Association." It only costs ten week. 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. The Mills Co. Now Showing the most Complete Assortment of SHEETS, BLANKETS, SHEETS and We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Join our "Burial Association." It onty costs ten cents per week. The Mills Co. necessary articles for Bed Trimmings—that have ever been on our counters. Pricings are very low when quality are considered. Do not put off purchasing till Jack is going at your extremities—buy now and save a few comfort. The same is true of our y and Underwear for Men, Woman and Children. Complete showing than ever in all grades—good values selling is keeping our stock fresh and desirable. Visit our Store for the Wanted for Fall and Winter Use. The necessary articles for Bed Trimmings—that have ever been placed on our counters. Pricings are very low when quality and value are considered. Do not put off purchasing till Jack Frost is nipping at your extremities—buy now and save a few hours of discomfort. The same is true of our Hosiery and Underwear for Men, Women and Children. More complete showing than ever in all grades—good values—and quick selling is keeping our stock fresh and desirable. Visit our Store for the Wanted goods for Fall and Winter Use. WEST GERMAN KJL 943 PROTECTION Society in the U. S. Our s to the KNIGHTS AND MODERN WOODMEN. INSURANCE. The prote matter of insurance. Good Headquarters: 117 West Joe B. Bass has returned trip to Jefferson City, Mo. In a recent communication paper a contributor spells turely thus: concienciibin Our society is similar in character and management OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and OF LADIES AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and OF WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without E. The protection of our families warrants no delay in the insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Nail Sec. 17: 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. has returned from a Jason City, Mo. it communication to this distributor spells conscien-conciencihinciously. Mr. Jas. Bertha and family, of Toluca, Ill., arrived in this city Thursday where they will reside. Mr. Bertha with his family lived in the city until about ten years ago when they moved to Illinois. Will H. Jackson, our traveling 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 G. W. Hamilton- PILLOW CASES When in Topeka. Stop at the Accomodations Strictly First Class in every respect. When in the city give us a call and we will assure you courteous treatment. Everything up-tc-date. 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. ```markdown ``` YOU NEED A SUMMER SUIT! Come and Look Over Our Line MADE--TO-ORDER Good Lower Now Than Ever B ines 872. [JNo. 115 W. 7th Folds & Chil 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 Five (5) Daily Passes in each direction, betwee The Famous Are reached ONLY Western the States of Kansas, Missouri Kansas, and the Indian Territory Daily Passenger Trains are run ction, between Kansas City an Famous HotSprin Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis ONLY by this LINE tern Unive Western University QUINDARO, KANSAS. For the moral, interest of our youth. Roral, intellectual., and industrial. ENTS—Theological, Classical, State Industrial, Musical —Theological, Classical ,N carpentry and Architecture, ing, Dressmaking and pl Business Course and Stenog Raising, Truck Gardening, Piano, Organ, Voice Cult Books—Good Buildings, Hea alty of Twelve College-breed ed Teachers. $7.50 per month. School opens Septu rated Catalogue just out writ IAM T VERNON, A. M. Kansas. city stop at NORTH's Watches. Money Loan 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. Rooms Jeweler 2 Walnut 2 Rings 18th Street Missouri 19 yea. ' exp 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 is LINE University and industrial training Logical, Classical, Normal, Merial, Musical Classical, Normal, Pre- Architecture, Printing and Baking and plain Sewing, Use and Stenography, Farm- k Gardening, Cooking and Organ, 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. Clock. Money Loaned on Valuables. S. Freidberg, Jeweler and Optician. 19 yea. ' experience as a Jewel 512 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Denny enjoyed a visit Tuesday by Rev. T. Crews and wife of Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Crews is Mr. Denny's sister and he has not seen her for 12 years. Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Turrill were present at a dinner in their honor, being an old friend of Rev. Crews. Mrs. Katie Creasy has returned looking much improved. Rev. A. M. Ward is due in Atchison soon. One fellow is trying to win another fellow's girl by social diplomacy. Don't do that, your opponent is only imaginary, for he has another girl. Mrs. Ida M. Mosly visited Kansas City last week. The Knighta of Labor had a good concert Thursday eve at their hall. Mrs. Mary Goode Young returned to St. Louis Thursday after spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Williams. The many friends were extending congratulations to Mrs. Young. She having married to Mr. Willie Young October 6. We wish them a long and happy life. They make their home in St. Louis. Miss Doshia Johnson returned to her school work in Guthrie, Mo., after spending a few days with relatives. Mrs. Jannie Crockett Brown was the guest of relatives last week. James Hayse, better known as Buster, was shot and killed by Ogal Mitchell Saturday night. During the tragedy three other persons were shot, but not serious. They were Bennie Phillips, Mr. Gordon of Boberly and Sonura Mitchell, a sister of the murderer. These three are under the care of a physician and were resting fairly well at last report. It is known that Hayse and Mitchell were quarreling Friday night, which ended in the shooting Saturday night about 10:00 BARN FRIDAY S These prices never Eq 2500 yards Torchon La newest patterns best work FRI. AND 1000 yards Jet trimming and 10 cents BARNUM'S FRIDAY SPECIALS. prices never Equaled in This Cou yards Torchon Laces from 1 to 3 inch patterns best work—worth up to 6½c you FRI. AND SAT. 2C. yards Jet trimming, black and fancy---ents BARNUM'S FRIDAY SPECIALS. These prices never Equaled in This Country: 2500 yards Torchon Laces from 1 to 3 inches wide, newest patterns best work—worth up to 6½c your choice FRI. AND SAT. 2C. 1000 yards Jet trimming, black and fancy---worth 7½ and 10 cents FRIDAY PER YD 10C 50 dozen blk Jet Pendants, very popular just now---values up to 12½c FRI. AND SAT. 4C 25 dozen Mens' White Unlaundried Shirts, all sizes---- regular 65c values FRI AND SAT 35C. 50 dozed Ladies' and C's prettiest we have ever seen FRI. and 15 dozen fancy Shell Co. back and side Combs, CHOP. 40 dozen fine infants H. value, 6½ cents. 15 dozen Tom O'Shanton kinds—FRIDAY SPECIAL Little Boys' GIANT SUS. 50 dozed Ladies' very fine and Pants, splendid winter. 25 pieces, 34, 36 and 38 colors back, brown, navy blue green, beige and gray mixture season's purchase, choice. Childrens' grey ribbed U splendid quality starting at 3 a size. 10 dozen Boys' Leather Co. 35c and 40c quality Chiffon. 10c quality gimp Dress T. One dozon shell hair dozen—yours at. Superior quality Satin fine Superior quality of Notes. 25c box Papetine, finest. 15c box Papetine, good. Horn Dressing Combs, Childrens' Coin Purse. 35c and 40c Ladies fine Pearl Waist Sets. Latest Belt sets 50c val. Very latest style Belts. Childrens' hose Support black or white, per pair. Ladies' Neckwear, the w shown—really a lovely collection. Men and Boys Neckwear sale now—choice line, Midg hand, Tecks, Puffs, Windsor 15c, 19, 85, 39 and up. Mens' Turkey-red Hand. Mens' 15c Cambric Hand. Ladies' all linen Handke ozen Ladies' and Childrens' Golf Golf G we have ever seen FRI. and SAT. 21c ozen fancy Shell Combs, new styles pom side Combs, 50 dozed Ladies' and Childrens' Golf Golf Gloves, the prettiest we have ever seen FRI. and SAT.21c 15 dosen fancy Shell Combs, new styles pompadour back and side Combs, CHOICE 10c nozen fine infants Hose, stainless and seamed 46 cents. nozen Tom O'Shantos, all colors—best 50c FRIDAY SPECIAL 29c. SEE THEM. See Boys' GIANT SUSPENDERS 7c. nozed Ladies' very fine quality fleeced baskets, splendid winter weight—each 21 cedar pieces, 34, 36 and 38 inch Cashmere and Hickey, brown, navy blue, royal blue, carding jute and gray mixtures, all strictly first-class purchase, choice. addens' grey ribbed Underwear, soft fleeced quality starting at 3c per garment for size. nozen Boys' Leather Gloves, "lined"—and 40c quality Chiffon trimming. quality gimp Dress Trimming. dozon shell hair pins, amber color, us yours at. interior quality Satin finish Envelope per pack. interior quality of Note paper 24 sheets. box Papetine, finest. box Papetine, good quality. on Dressing Combs, 2 for. addens' Coin Purse. and 40c Ladies' fine Pocket Books. ear Waist Sets. best Belt sets 50c values. very latest style Belts. addens' hose Supporters, excellent quality white, per pair. ties' Neckwear, the very latest, the prettiest, really a lovely collection. and Boys Neckwear, our Xmas selection pants—choice line, Midgets, Bows, String Ties, Tucks, Puffs, Windsors, all astonishingly pricable, 39 and up. ties' Turkey-red Handkerchiefs, each. ties' 15c Cambric Handkerchiefs, each. ties' all linen Handkerchiefs, pure linen, each. 40 dozen fine infants Hose, stainless and seamless, 15c value, 6½ cents. 15 dozen Tom O'Shantos, all colors—best 50c and 59c kinds—FRIDAY SPECIAL 29c. SEE THEM. Little Boys' GIANT SUSPENDERS 7c. 50 dozed Ladies' very fine quality fleeced back Vests and Pants, splendid winter weight—each 21 cents. 25 pieces, 34, 36 and 38 inch Cashmere and Henrietta, colors back, brown, navy blue, royal blue, cardinal, wine, green, beige and gray mixtures, all strictly first-class, all this season's purchase, choice..... 22½ Childrens' grey ribbed Underwear, soft fleeced back—a splendid quality starting at 3c per garment for-size 16, rise 3 a size. dozen—yours at..... 5c. Superior quality Satin finish Envelope per pack of 25, 3c. Superior quality of Note paper 24 sheets..... 3c. 25c box Papetine, finest..... 15c. 15c box Papetine, good quality..... 7c. Horn Dressing Combs, 2 for..... 5c Childrens' Coin Purse..... 4c 35c and 40c Ladies fine Pocket Books..... 21c Pearl Waist Sets..... 19c, 35c, 50c Latest Belt sets 50c values..... 29c Very latest style Belts..... 19c, 25c, 48c Childrens' hose Supporters, excellent quality—either black or white, per pair..... 8c Ladies' Neckwear, the very latest, the prettiest line ever shown—really a lovely collection..... 10c, 25c, 30c, 48c Men and Boys Neckwear, our Xmas selection placed on sale now—choice est line, Midgets, Bows, String Ties, Four-in-hand, Tecks, Puffs, Windsors, all astonishingly prized 1oc, 15c, 19, 85, 39 and up. `Mens' Turkey-red Handkerchiefs, each..... 4c` ``Mens' 15c Cambric Handkerchiefs, each..... 7c` `Ladies' all linen Handkerchiefs, pure linen, each..... 5c` CARPET ROOM 9x12 Tapestry Rugs, were 9x12 Oriental Rugs were 100 dozen best quality guaranteed spring rollers (eve Saturday..... 36-inch scrim, usual 6% 15c Silkline, all color 12%c Creton, beautiful a 25c Creton, (imported). Tapestry Rugs, were 19.50—Friday and S Oriental Rugs were 10.00, Friday and Sat dozen best quality O'aque shades—mo ed spring rollers (every shade warranted) Fri uch scrim, usual 6¾ c. Silkoline, all colors. Creton, beautiful styles. Creton, (imported). 9x12 Tapentry Rugs, were 19.50—Friday and Sat, 14.85 9x12 Oriental Rugs were 10.00, Friday and Sat.....7.48 100 dozen best quality O'aque shades—mounted on guaranteed spring rollers (every shade warranted) Friday and Saturday.....21c 36-inch scrim, usual 6½c.....4c 15c Silkoline, all colors.....10c 12½c Creton, beautiful styles.....7½c 25c Creton, (imported).....15c ATCHISON. MEXICO, MO. Rev. Willie Nichols has arrived to take charge of the A. M. E. church as pastor. We wish him much success while in our city. Annie Henderson is at home from Denver, Colo. LAWRENCE, KAN. James Strode left Sunday for Fort Riley to be gone ten days. Mrs. Tevault of Kansas City is the guest of Miss Pearl Price. Mrs. Bailey, who have been visiting Mrs. Strode, has returned to her home in Ogden. Miss Mattle Miller will give a recital at Warren Street Church October 23, and will be assisted by Miss Lena Smith, and some of the best talent in the city. N. Chiles was a visitor in the city last week. Miss Mary Lyman is home from Denver. Wednesday evening Miss Blanche Robinson entertained a number of girls and boys complimentary to Misa Mary Massey who will leave soon for California. Mrs. Carrie Overstreet entertained a number of her friends at dinner last Tuesday. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Meda Lindsey to Mr. Sidney Miller October 28, 1903, in Salt Lake City. NUM'S SPECIALS. Equaled in This Country: trees from 1 to 3 inches wide, worth up to 6½c your choice O SAT. 2C. g, black and fancy---worth 7½ childrens' Golf Golf Gloves, the SAT. 21c mbs, new styles pompadour--- rose, stainless and seamless, 15c all colors—best 50c and 59c 19c. SEE THEM. SPENDERS 7c. ine quality fleeced back Vests for weight—each 21 cents. Pinch Cashmere and Henrietta, pine, royal blue, cardinal, wine, is, all strictly first-class, all this 22½ Underwear, soft fleeced back—a ge per garment for size 16, rise Gloves, "lined"— 15c. on trimming 25c trimming 4c pins, amber color, usually 15c English Envelope per pack of 25, 3c. paper 24 sheets 3c. quality 7c. for 5c Pocket Books 21c 19c, 35c, 50c ues 29c 19c, 25c, 48c eters, excellent quality—either very latest, the prettiest line ever action 19c, 25c, 39c, 48c our Xmas selection placed on sets, Bows, String Ties, Four-in- s, all astonishingly prized 10c. klerchiefs, each 4c klerchiefs, each 7c klerchiefs, pure linen, each 5c 19.50—Friday and Sat, 14.85 10.00, Friday and Sat.....7.48 O'aque shades—mounted on ery shade warranted) Friday and 21c c.....4c 10c styles.....71c 15c 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. --- TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES. School opened at the Institute Tuesday, October 13th, with the largest enrollment ever before recorded in the history of the school. Students are present from all parts of Kansas, also from Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Montana and Indian Territory. The new location of the Institute, one and one-half miles east of the city on the old Sells' farm is an ideal spot for a school. The commanding view of the country around, the large acreage of fine soil, and the numerous buildings suitable for school purposes gives the Institute a great advantage over former years. The Institute Cadet Company was reorganized last Monday with the following officers for this year: Captain, commanding, Albert Ross; second lieutenant, Fred McNeal, Oklahoma; first sergeant, Isaac Manlove, Holiday; second sergeant, George Lec, Montana; third sergeant, George Shielda, Topeka; Corporals, Winifred Johnson, Topeka; Matthew Seymour, Colorado; and Sumner McCullough, Colorado. The boys are working hard in their drills to be in shape to give exhibition drills every Sunday afternoon on the new beautiful parade grounds after New Year's. The faculty has been considerably strengthened this year, the old members remaining are Principal Carter, Assistant Principal M. W. Freeman; Mr. Albert Ross, business course; Miss Minnie Howell, domestic science; the new members are Mr. F. E. Brock from Trussellse tailoring; Mrs. Browne In Order to Give All a Chance Nick Chiles, Plaintiff, vs. H. Hatcher, Defendant. The defendant, H. Hatcher, is hereby notified that he has been sued in the above-named court by Nick Chiles and on the 23d day of September a garnishee summons was issued to Sain & Skinner, who on the 28th day of September, 1903, answered that they had in their possession household goods of the value of $30.00 belonging to said defendant, and unless the said defendant, H. Hatcher, answers the bill of particulars filed by plaintiff on or before the 7th day of November, 1903, the said bill of particulars will be taken as true and judgment rendered for plaintiff for $11.50, and the said goods ordered to be sold to satisfy said judgment. JOSEPH REED, Attest: Atty for Plaintiff E. L. GOOD, Clerk Court of Topeka. Vitae-Ore One of the greatest remedies in existence. It cures: Reeumatism, Bright's Disease, La Grippe, Blood Possoning, Sores and Ulcers, Catarrah of any Part, Female Complaints, Stomache and Bowel Disorders, and General Debility. R. Taylor from Tuskegee, matron and dressmaking; Mr. Sumner George, from Tuskegee, carpentry and mechanical drawing; Mrs. F. E. Wassom of Oberlin College, vocal and instrumental music; Mrs. F. E. Moton of Alberta University, elocution and dramatic art. Prof. George Jackson will continue to have charge of the Institute band. In the District court of Shawnee county Kansas. To J. M. McCurdy, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been 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 allimony. 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 allimony. NEVI. MAY McCURDY, Attest: Plaintiff. I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. (Seal.) If You Want a Valuable book on the History of Education from the Greeks to the present time by John H. Jackson, ex-president of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute and the Lincoln Institute, of Jefferson City, Mo. University Including Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges. THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (1903-1904) will begin October 1, 1903 and continue seven months. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MARTICULANTS Tution fee in Medical and Dental Colleges each $80.00. Pharmaceutical College $70.00. First graded courses in Medicine and Dental Surgery. Well equipped laboratories in all departments. 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, 901 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 $12. Circulars free. New Process Mfr. Co. Lincoln, Kansas The Crescent Hotel EUREKA SPRINGS. (St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company Lessee.) 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 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 of before the 22 day of September, 1903, the petition will be taken as true and judgement rendered accord- ingly, divorcing the said plaintiff from you. W. S. McCLINTOCK, Attorney for Plantant. (SREAL) (Attest:) I. S. Curtis, Clerk of District of Court. Notice. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS: Notice is hereby given to all creditors, heirs distributees, and all others interested in the estate of W. C. Trapp, deceased, that the under- signed, 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-wit: The August 1903 Term of the Probate 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. 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, divorcing said plaintiff from you, and for all other proper relief. GEORGE T. FLEMMING. Plaintiff. By James C. Salyer, his Attorney. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. [Seal.] TABERNACLES Victoria Tabernacle—Meets every Friday near the corner of Fourth and Cherokee streets, Leavenworth, Kan. DT. LAURA BRIGHT, C. R. 32 Ohio Ava. DT. SALLIE COX, H. P. 32 Fifth Ave. St. Marie Tabernacle No. 18—Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Hour of meeting 2:30 p. m., Lawrence, Kan. DT. MAGGIE FISHBACK, C. P. DT. MARIE E. BROWN, C. R. Wichita Tabernacle No. 24—Meets the first and third Thursday afternoon of each month. Hour of meeting 2 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. 315 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City. Tabernacle No. 39 and Daughter Alice Tucker of Victoria No. 30 of Leavenworth, Kansas, transferred to Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 31, Omaha. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 12—Meets first and third Wednesday nights at Sons of Protection Hall, corner sixth and State streets. Mrs. Bettie Johnson, C. P., No. 112 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 21 was visited by Miss K. Ingram, a nurse from Douglas hospital, asking aid for that institution; 11.00 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 Blight streets. Mrs. Cora Taylor, C. P., No. 12 Paralist Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. RED RIVER VALLEY COLONY Home Opening 20,000 Acres in the Famous Red Valley—Special Trians Via Frisco System 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. From St. Louis and Ksnsas City to Vernon, Tex., return—proportionate rates from all other points. This rate applies to all inter mediate points on the Friaco System and to all points in Texas as far south as San Antonio and East thereof. Full particulars cheerfully given. Jas. Donohue, A. G. P. A. KANSAS 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, 1912 North Third st., Kansas City, Kas No. 4, Thomas Holliday, 812 S 24th street, Omaha, Nab. No. 60, W. Ostein, 4 Lane stair 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, 605 East Pole