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ne - ms : tHE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. . "Now is the Time for the Negro to Purchase or Lease a Farm and Commence to Prepare for the Next Farming Season. It Will Solve the Problem! | THE SOLDIERS AT FT. RILEY PE RRRRRERRDPPOPDRA DARA 1 The Teath Cavalry and fie camp just because they Twenty-fifth Infantey 3)c.cans and that everybody are the Flowers of the 3/nide out. Bad men from 1 United States Armywt {{carrying a chip on their sho Atthe Maneuvers they 3] and when the divisions were fo Were the Center of 2 - an oe ae T , valry was im the division Attraction# As Usual captured the Texas crowd. Texas Got Bad. Satenth: Gaseeel dae aean Fort Riley, Kan. Oct 28—Though the National Guard soldiers are gone there {s yet a large army of regulars here. They enjoyed themselves at Fort Riley park yesterday afternoon at the Department of the Missouri athletic contests. The program com- menced with the baseball game for the champlonship of the department. The game was played by the Fort Niobrara and Fort Robinson teams, both made up of colored soldiers. Niobrara won the game in eleven innings, the score being 4 to 3. There were six teams In the contest originally for the cham- pionship, Forts Riley, Sill, Leaven- Worth and Reno losing in the prelim- inary cames. There were fifteen events, which were won by the fol- lowing soldiers and organizations: 220-yard hurdles — T. Parker, com- pany F, Twenty-fifth infantry. Putting 16-pound shot—L. Broadus, company M, Twenty-fifth infantry. 10-yard dash—H. L. Bowen, com- pany H, Twenty-fitth infantry. Wall scaling—Thira Lattalion, Twen- tyefifth Infantry. Naif-mile run—F. Massie, company H, Twenty-ffth infantry. Mounted wrestling—First. squadron, Tenth cavalry. Pitching conical wall tents—First battalion of engineers. Tent pegging — Second squadron, Fourth cavalry. Equipment race—T. W. Watson, com- pany F, Twenty-fifth irfantry. 440-yard race—H. L. Bower, com pany H, Twenty-fifth infantry. Drivers’ contest—Nineveenth bat. tery team. Runuing broad jump—H. L. Bowen company Hi, Twenty-fifth tnfantry. ~ Relay race, one mile—Second battal- ion, Twenty-ffth Infantry. Mounted hurdle race, one mile—C B. Wells, troop A, Eighth cavalry. In the wall scaling, tent pitching tent pegging, equipment race. drivers contest. mounted wrestling and mount ed hurdle race, the winning individual or team received a department cup. In the other events the winners re ceived department medals. Majo: Bates presented the cups and medal: to the winners. Ten of the fifteet events were won by the colored con tngent of the maneuver division ani nine of these ten were won by th “twenty-fifth infantry. A re-arrange ment of the schedule of the ma meurer exercises extends to the worl of the regulars to Saturday of thi week. The regulars will leave nex Saturday or Monday. Today will see the last exercises 0 the maneuvers, when a convoy wil be sent out and attacked and defende by the opposing forces. Thursda night the troops will march out a nightfall, bivouac and establish out Poste in the morning. The balance o the week will be given over to drill and target practice. The “Manuvers” at Fort Riley during the past week was certainly a benefit to those who participated in them. Money could not be spent to ajbetter advantage by the govern” ment for the experiment of warfare, nora better location could not be selected than Fort Riley with her thousands of acres between the Kansas river on the South and a range of hills on the North and West. It is certainly an ideal place for one to see several thousand soldiers in camp and a tent city extending several miles. Bands, “trampets, artillery and musketry gives an excellent idea of ye olden times, when perhaps the fathers of some of the disreputable Texas national guards, were pitted against justice and right. ‘The Kansas soldiers carried away the honors in the “Manuvers” so far as national guards are con- cerned, The regulars spoke of the Kansans in the very highest terms— im fact every volunteer regiment received praises from the regulars except Texas, Her tin soldiers went there with the express purpose of running General Bates and the rr a ~ £aee tee Pee ee SE TS I tO TER aR 82 taps Fe tpth Boek oe el ye SS ee Keene eR EO an ons Soe ae ao alll satis Rens Pe ET TS, RIMMER 8 oS IEE oo ee ES ‘ So Met OR ee eS I, SSE OO 1am a Bi ET oy ang OT. ew ee oS ee Sr coos a MR cs EN a i ies Pe 2 MA eae = ea : i bi r Fe 4 ff i aera ; poe fh we meagan ee aan oes A whole camp just because they were Texans and thar everybody woutd hide out. Bad men from Texas carrying a chip on their shouldes and when the divisions were formed to take an out-post, the Tenth Cavalry was in the division that captured the Texas crowd. The ‘Jenth pounced down upon the Texas bullies and closed them in so quickly that it scared them out of their wits. When they returned to camp, the Texans -began to taunt the Tenth boys, who had to pass their camp to and from town. ‘Ihey said that they didn’t come there to shoot blanks at “niggers” and had they known of it before hand, they would havelaidin a supply o! bullets. The other soldiers were dumfounded. The next night the boys of the Tenth caught ten or fifteen of the Lone Star tin soldiers and whipped them as a father would achild. They tied one of the young ruffians and kept him all night After promising that ne would be good the boys released him, and he and all the rest acted very nice. I is best for them as every regiment ‘on the grounds bad become dis. gusted at them and was planning tc ei out their camp. The com: manding officers of the Manuver: were disgusted at the disgrace the Texans heaped upon the camp and did not order them to participate ir te last round up. This so angere¢ ‘the Texans that they were the first to break camp and get out. They were such 2 tough gang that the M K, and T. did not carry them home and it was difficult to get men tc handle the“ train on which they rode, No band played them ou ‘nor did the railroad furnish coache for them to ride in. ‘They wer loaded in box cars like a lot of hog |and shipped to Texas. ‘The Tenth Cavalry is compose: of young colored men who havi learned to soldier. They are as fiu aset ol men as one would care te meet. They have one of the finee bauds in the country. ‘They gave : concert Monday at general head quarters, which was one of th finest programs we ever heard They are stationed at Fort Robin son, Neb. The Twenty-fitth wa there and crowned herselt wit! MACHINERY BUILDING. The Machinery building for the Bt. Louls World's Fair cost about $500,- 000, It is served by a gigantic travel- ing crane, and by two tracks of rall- way running through the bullding from east to west. ‘The ground allotted for the building 4s of peculiar shape, viz, a large par- allelogram with a huge corner plece cut out of the southeast angle. Wid- mann, Walsh & Bolsselfer, of St. Louly, the architects, have farnished the fot- lowing statement in regard to the structure: “In a building of this immense mag- nitude it behooves the designor to ap- ply symmetrical treatment whenever feasible, and we have, therefore, de signed the four facades eubservient to this principle. In the south front tow- ards the hill, the main entrance shows a triple arcade with flanking pavilions in the center. The north front of 1,000 feet has an arcade of seven arches as a center feature. Tho two axes of these central features are 160 feet apart, and in our ground plan we have formed on each of these axes a cross- aisle and nave of elghty feet in width. ‘These two alsles are connected by a lower room, with lantern light above. “The east facade thows a compara- Uvely low building centered by two gables and smaller entrance feature ‘The entering angle onthe south- ‘west corner ts very interesting developesent.* Thezothércoraer fea- Se nk oe ee Pe glory. We had the pleasure of moreting Chaplain Steward, who has served with this regiment over thirteen years. He says there is no reason why more young colored men cannot be officers in the army, and that there is a chance for young men of character, education and physicial ability, that they must “be gool mathamaticians. Lieutenant J. E. Green of H company was commissioned in 1901. He served ‘only two years inthe ranks before he was promoted, He went in for that purpose. He is a gentleman, a soldier and a scholar. It done our soul good, as it was our first time to see a Negro commissioned ofticer in the regular army, He understands his duty ana performs it well, and we know he will rise in the ranks as he 1s well liked by his brother white officers. ‘The Twenty-fifth boys are a fine set of intelligent men. We must say that the Negro soldier has improved wonderfully during the past ten years. We find very few out in the open air shooting craps on a blanket and dealing montey. Only those who have no self pride or respect for any one, only when made by discipline. This class of soldiers will only last a short while as the young man who wants to advance and be somebody will soon super- cede this “class. This regiment is stationed at Fort Nibora, Neb. We wonder why there are no colored artillerymen? ‘We wish someone would explain the reason. Mr, and Mrs. L. W. Harding gave @ banquet at their home 2t Fort Riley Monday evining in honor of Chaplain T. G. Steward, of | the Twenty-filth Infantry and Lieutenant J. E. Green of H company, Twenty- fifeh Infantry. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich, Mr. and.Mis. Asbury, Misses Williams, Richard- son, Hardin and L. Harding, of Junction City; Miss L. Matthews, J. W. Allen, Omaba, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Depriest, Salina; Mr, and Mrs. Vankoff. Cincinatti, Ohio and Mr. Nick Chiles, of Topeka. A five course dinner was served in the very best and latest style. Mrs. Harding knows how to entertain and every one present enjoyed them- selves, ‘Mr. Harding is the post gardner and had the contract during the Manuvers to keep the camp clean and in good condition. He bad twenty wagons at work. He 12 one of the coming young men of the West. tures are each made with a triumphal arch entrance taken from the principal motif, with two of the principal ps- villons in the line of the facades. As a land mark we have used two large towers, raised in the center of the im- mense muln aisle of the structure, and immediately back of the large arcade feature of the north facade. ‘The tow- ers are safely built upon massive piers and form s magnificent corner turning feature in the general complex of ex- Position buildings, the Machinery duflding being the end one of the main group. “The plan has been arranged with special reference to the admisslon of daylight, which enters, through cleres- tory windows, all the principal! aisles. These windows afford ample ventila- tion and are intended to be readily accessible for opening. “The axial measurement of unit 1n the building {s 20 feet, and the width of the various alsles are multiples of this unit, being 40, 60 and 80 feet wide, respectively. ‘The main aisles are 65 feet in helght, and the secondary aisles 30 feet, affording an abundance of clerestory light. The construction of the building is of the simplest and Teast expensive kind, and ts to be cov- ered on the outer alde with staff, with enriched spandram and other ors- mental features, and surmounted by pire.” & ee THE MEWS AT SALA The Plaindenler Manager Talks of Her People. Fhe City is Preepering a2d Bids Fair to Become Great—He Butte in and ‘Learns n Few Points. Sanene is the best city West of Topeka, and her enterprising citizons are striving to make their town second to none in the state. Several business blocks are being erected, which adds to the appearance of this beautiful little city. Our colored friends are hold- ing theirown, \V, W. Shobe, who is conducting a profitable business, has enlarged his building to nine rooms. His accommodations are first-class, rates reasonable and those who visit Salina should call on him. He also carries a stock of fancy groceries, etc.,and serves meals and lunch at all hours. Mr, Shobe never permits THE PLAINDEALER man to go away without money. His number is 336 Santa Fe. i. Thos. Smith, a young Iowan, will undoubtedly make a showing in that portion of the West that has never been equaled by a young Negro. He is conducting a nice grocery business and in connection with his business, he has organized a gentle- then’s pleasure club. He owns onc block of lots, and is fast covering them with houses. He has cows, hogs and chickens glore, and is fall of Western push and energy. Keep your eye on Smith for he is a coming young’mian. D. L. Taylor, Vice Chief Grand Mentor of the Knights and Daugh- tefs of Tabor, is doing a good business with his “Tent Houses” of which he is the patentee, and was made the official “Tent House” of the Kansas and Nebsaska Juris- diction. s. 8 The Depriest boys have that portion of the country on painting. They are now completing the Saint John Military Academy, and have several large contracts which will have to go over until next spring. Revs. L. Cox and .Thomas are doing a great work for the advance- ment of Christianity in that com- munity. The Knights of ‘Tabor are progressingnicely. Their secretary, A. D. Harris, and N. D. Wigley, one of the grand officers, are doing much to advance the work. The political fire has commenced to grow hotter. Mr. Fitzpatrick is being boomed by his friends for congressman. A committee of lead- ing politicians have perfected an organization to boom his nomi- nation. J. L. Bishop is chairman of the committee. Hon. C. W. Burch can be elected county attorney as often as he may desite. He is now serving bis thind term. His majority was 738 the last time, and we can see no reason why it can’t be doubled. Lhe Churches. c M. E CONFERENCE The Missourl and Kansas Annual Conference of the © ME. Church, closed its twenty-second annual se3- tion last Sunday night at Kansas City, Ken. Bishop Issac Lane D. D., of Isckson, Tennessee, presided. Quite a number of general officers and vis- iting ministers were present. It fs reported that this was the most in- teresting and profitable conference ever held dy the C. M. & church in Mimouri and Kansas. The reports from the varlous ministers showed rapid progress in the work. All the departments of the church were well represented. The Woman's Board ‘of ‘Missions . raised . considerable ‘ over a OO oe a ew a he sptiwe 3B. mw SRO MEP Rt bev San’ Sn cme ma, 3 $200. The next session wili be held in Warrensburg, Mo, The following are the appointments: MISSOURI DISTRICT. J. W. Brown, P. E. Richmond Btation—Rev. J. E. Kuy, Kendall. Parkville Siation—Rev. A. D, Wil- son. St. Joe Station—Rev. J. W. Wilson. Warrensburg Ct. Station—Rev. 1. ‘Tyrus. Sedalia Statlon—Rev. T. H. War- field. Fort Scott Mission—Rey. William McCray. Spring Hill Mission—Rev. J. A. Hop- Kins. / Rosedale Mission — Rev. A. HL. ‘eeewn, = KANSAS DISTRICT. Rev, J. BM. Rivers, P. E. Topeka Station—Rev. A. Berry. Emporia Station—Rev. J. R. McLatn, sr. Leavenworth Station—Rev. R. N. Rivers. Kansas City, Kan., Statlon—Rev. T. J. Moppins. . Kansas City, Mo., Station—Rev. J. W. Jacobs. Cherokee Ct—Rev. W. E. Stewart. Eskridge Ct—Rev. S. M. Graves. Frankfort Ct—Rev. Willlam Mont- gomery. Hulchinson Cz—Rev. J. M. Mitchell. Marlon and. Eldorado Ct—Rev. J. W. McKee. Jetmore Ct—Rev. H. Lightfoot. Denver Mission—Rev. Wm. Patton. Baldwin Mission—Rev. J. L. Brown. ASHBURY CHAPEL—Notes .. .. .. Last Thursday evening there was an entertainment given by Mrs, Le Jones for the benefit of the church. This was one of the grandest enter- tainments of the »tagon. The follow- ing program, conducted by Miss Jessie Jones, was rendered. ‘Instrumental duet—Misses Ethel Hailey and Pearl Jones. Recitation— Miss Mable Redford. Quartet—Misses Hester and Bessie Hawkins; Messrs, 1. Lisemly and 8 Trotter. Recitation—3iss Arminta Beck. Rev. J. E. Wililams of Oswego, Kan, §s assisting tn the revival, whict has been runniog for two weeks. Sunday, Oct. 18, a grand rally wa held in which the sum of $101.27 wa raised. Sunday, Oct. 25, was quarterly meeting. Rey. Williams preached two able sermons at morning’and evening services. Dr. F. G. Snelson presided at the communion services at which he delivered an able sermon. Col- lection, $2; and amount raised this quarter,$255.—Rev. D. Smith, Pastor. EP: SESE AES ER ERS EPR ne SPN Seen See BATH SERVICE NOV. 1, 1903. 11:00 o'clock a. m. sermon—“The Holy Spirit in Human Life.” 8:00 p. m—Subject. “Lost Oppor- tunities.” 10:00 a, m.—Clasa_meeting. 3:00 p. m—Sabbath school. 6:30 p. m—Young Peoptes Society. _Vistora expecially welcomed to om aoe Fellowship. i Rey. Prot. B. S. Johnson, dean West- ‘ern University, delivered a highly ap- preclative zermon on “Lost Spiritual Power” on last Sabbath morning. President W. B. Carter and madame, with teachers and female students, were also present in a body, and told of the splendid outiook and told of the splendid outlook for the new year of the Topeka Industrial Institute. Prof. J. H. Jackson, Clorado, author of “History of Education,” was greet- ed by a tremendous congregation at the night service. His able address 1 the feature of the week. Many copies of his book were taken. ‘The Willing Workers Club, of Bt. John's Church, numbering tweive whole-hearted sisters, was organized this week. | Dr. Snelson spent Saturday in Lyw- rence last week and delivered a much omen addresa before the Act ‘Club, on “Artin Europe.” | | NEGROES OWN A CAR LINE dy soive the trouble at least in that city. ‘When the attempt was made in the above named city about a year since to separate the races upon the street cars, the discrimination was resented by the colored people. A hack line was started and the colored people withdrew their patronage from the street cars entirely. | This, of course, was a great financial loss to the company, and in the course. of events the restriction against col- ored people was withdrawn. Even then the Negroes did not patronize the cars, Dut, instead, they raised the capital and organized a car Ine of thelr own. | ‘The result fs that the colored people have one of the best patronized street Tallways in the city. The motormen and conductors are all colored, and as many white people as colored people +] ride upon the cars. : The Literary Digest thus comments upon the fact:: | “The courage and elf-sacrifice shown by these people as a whole during the contention for thelr rights was realiy remarkable. Women and children would walk miles day and |] night rather than submit to the out- rage which was ratified by the city council. They were so wrought up over the indignity that they ceased to patronize the cars even after the of- '| tensive restrictions were withdrawn. “The success of this Instance of [overthrowing the “Jim Crow’ infamy '|1n the South will be hailed with pleas- ure by friends of the race and lovers || of fatr-play everywhere. To the race .|in New Orleans, Montgomery, Bir- mingham, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbia, and elsewhere, the action of the Jack- | sonville people are commended as an ,| object-lesson. In thelr case the dis crimination was turned into a fortune, and the same use can and should be *| made of every phase of adversity suf | fered by us everywhere.” +] ‘This may be considered a hard way | to get our rights but it is a well- known ; [fact that men will respect us Just fn , | proportion as we seek In an honorable _| way and independent course. We had the pleasure, fn the city of Shreveport, | La, last summer of riding tm one of ‘| the excellent carriages owzed by & company of Negroes who were fight- _|ing the street car company of that city. The separate car business was op- | posed by the Negroes ‘who compose more than half of the populatfon. A -} call was made to organize a hack tine and boycott the separate cars. The re- sult was that $10,000 was ralsed in less than a week and not a Negro fron: ,| that day to this has spent five-cents ron the cara. The result was that the restrictions were goon removed and ,| brass bands and other inducements of- _|fered to bring back the colored pa- trona, but without avail. Many of || these Negroes are members of the la- | bor unions and the white taborers ,| have thrown in their help to the detri- ,| ment of the etreet car company. | The lesson to be learned is this, If , less whining was engaged in about the |} Poor little Americana who can not well | Negro a glass of sodx or pass him cover the counter a milk shake without r} holding bis nose, more soda fountains -Jand milk shake machines were run | by the colored men and patronized by ,| colored men, this discrimination would cease. "| ‘The trouble fs that the average Ne- gro would walk around all of the shops -| conducted by his own people and )] crowd in some place where he 1s not ,] wanted, just because the outside fs & Uttle better looking, forgetful of the fact that we shall never have better Florida Colored {People Have Discovered a Cure for Prejudices They Have Purchased Their Own Car Line and Have Left the Jim Crow Cars for the Whites. your own restaurants and grocary Stores, lend a helping hand to every race venture—Charleston (W. Va) Advocate. Memphis, Oct. 28.—Race prejudices were overcome and a colored man won the first harness race ever won by a Negro competing with white drivers in this section of the South, as a result of the ruling made by the Memphis Trotting association. The trouble oo curred in the $1,000 avent for 2:14 trot- ters. P. Johnsou, a Negro, drives and trains for Thomas Stark of Colorado Springs, Col. He has been a familiar fSigure at Grand and minor circuit meet- ings for the past 20 years. His en- try had been made when complaint ‘was made, He appeared on the track bebind Porto Rico, an outsider in the betting. Complaint had been made by several drivers who have arrived here from the minor circuits against allowing Jobnson to atart. These were ignored and Jobnson won the race in hollow fashion. . WICHITA. = ‘Mrs. Addie Adams has returned from a visit to Lawrence. ee ‘Mesdames E. Landrum and M,.AD- derson were visitors in Newton last week. . An entertainment was given Wed- nesday evening at Hartman's hall by the Eureka Club. = | Mrs. Estella Garrett left Saturday on }a visit to Oklaboma City, Okla. * A sacred concert was given on last Sabbath evening at the A. M. BE. church. Miss Grace Baker, who has been vis- iting in Kansas Clty, returned home Monday. Henry Thompson who has been traveling with a concert company, Is at home again. OTTAWA. KAN. Rev. Mr. P, D. Skinner preached at the Third Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. ‘The Old Folks Club of this city gave a swell concert last Thursday night and raised somewhere In the nelghbor- hood of $17, the name of the club tw the Willing Workers. Mr. Taylor, who hes been preaching for us for the last past three Sundays, Preaches Wednesday night ‘The young folks’ cholr of the A. M. E. chureh ts going to give a concert Thursday night. Mr. E. Strodder is awful sick with the dropay, but is a trifle better. Miss P. Holbert ts also on the sick Mat with the fever. Mr, and Mrs. C. Williams are the Parents of a fine boy. SALINA. KAN. Rev. J. N. Van Lue, state mision- ary, will conduct a serfes of meetings in our eity this week. Mr. and 2re. Roseman of Kansas City, Mo., have arrived and will make thelr home with Mrs. Roseman’s fath- et, Mr. Gordon. ‘Miss Fannie De Priest has gone to” Cato, Okla, . Mr. Joseph Elizee has accepted ® position in the office of the superin= tendent at Ellis. : Mesdames Shobe and Hudson, Misses, Murrell, Willams and Hudson, Messrs Garfield Mosher, Howard Price and’ Arthur Greene were visitors at Fort’ Riley last week. r Mr. Smith Price of Falun was 9: Salina visitor Sunday. z ‘The N. U.G. clob met with Mra Be E. Wigby Thursday afternoon. After! an hour spent in art work, = dalaty, luncheon wes served by the hostess, ,i3; Topeka Plaindealer. published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. every Friday morning by Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, OCT., 30, 1903. IS IT COMING? Recent events in the South, rather indicate a remarkable change in public sentiment. It suggests the rather pertinent question, Is the millinneum coming- Is public sentiment in the South undergoing a change? It looks very much that way when a Tennessee jury returns the astonishing verdict, that a lynched Negro was "deliberately, premeditatedly and maliciously murdered." And named twenty-seven white men as murderers. And further instructed the sheriff to issue warrants for them. Then comes the further astonishing news, that the United States internal revenue collector for Texas has had the timerity to appeal to Governor Lanhan, asking that the state render protection to the Negroes of Rusk county and aid in bringing the whites to justice, who brutally torture and maltreat inoffensive and industrious citizens. If this is not a remarkable change in public sentiment it is at least an indication of an inward spiritual regeneration so long prayed for by the good people all over the land. The coroner's jury of Lynchburg, Tenn., and the internal revenue collectors of Texas are certainly to be commended for this astonishing manifestation of nerve. So long as the people of this country, and especially of the South, allow themselves to be ruled and dominated by the clay-eating Negro haters, who are led by Tillman and others, the financial and commercial condition of the South will remain stagnant. All admit that the Negroes of the South have displayed remarkable ability in the way of acquiring property and properly developing the same. This class of people would and could do more if they were relieved from the pernicious influence of a class of whites whose chief business seems to be cold-blooded murder. We hope the incidents referred to are the signs of THE COMING MILLINNEUM. Articles that have been written and published in the country press on "Autumn" in the past two weeks would fill a large volume. And, the truth is, we have lacked a great deal of having an ideal Kansas autumn The Tenth cavalry are beyond any doubt, the best soldiers in Uncle Sam's service. HUTCHINSON, KAN. The Pleasant Hour Club met October 22, with Mrs. Frank Harris of Sterling. The club left Hutchinson at 9:23 on the Missouri Pacific, and arrived in Sterling about thirty minutes later. They were met at the depot by Misses Katie Harmon and Bertha Kerns. After being warmly welcomed by their hostess, they settled down comfortably to fancy work and social conversation, while they were highly entertained with music by the Misssea Katie Harmon, Bertha Kerns and Stella Shackleford, Miss Stella accompanying them from Hutchinson. At 1:30 p. m. all sat down to a handsomely decorated table; at each plate was placed a handsome souvenir in the shape of an oak leaf in the club colors, pink and green, written thereon the words, "The Pleasant Half Hour Club, Welcome." Each member then repeated a quotation from the best American authors. After partaking of an elegant repast all returned to the parlor where the regular monthly meeting was held. 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M. Allen has been appointed regular mall carrier. Miss Florence Galler is supplying in the Gallatin schools during the illness of Miss Zelma Eudicott. Mrs. Mary Ransom and grandson are visiting relatives in Brunswick, Mo. Rev. Cobron has gone to St. Paul to assist Rev. Carter in a revival meetin. Johnson Smothers arrived in the city last week from Superior, Wis., to visit with his brother, Joe Smothers. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris Sundayed in Atchison with friends. J. H. Childers of Topeka was in the city last week. The De Koven Music club sent $14 to the relief committee for the flood sufferers at Topeka last week. Mrs. L. A. Knox read an excellent paper before the B. Y. P. U. of Francis Street church last Sunday. Among other things she said: "We must learn that the purity of woman and of the family is the purity of the race and whosoever dares to touch the character of one girl or is a foe to purity of the family, is an enemy of the race and in league with Satin. Our families must surround themselves with sanctity. We may be able to give good advice to the young boys and girls; to guide them in the exact paths of science and mathematics, but if our home life is corrupt and vicious, if we have not warmed both hands wisely by the fire of truth, our words shall become as 'sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal.'" 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. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGON Calls answered day and night. W.M. E. JACKSON, M., PHYSICIAN AND SURGKO Office 404 Kansas Ave. TELEPHONE 635. TOPEKA, E. Shampooing and Face Massage Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexious SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street TORREA, KANSAS PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District court of Shawnee County, Kansas. 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 null 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 defendant and for a divorce. WILLIAM A. MILLER, Attest: Plaintiff. 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. 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 Stahl, 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. HAIR DRESSING straightine Makes Bigger, Brighter, Better than ever before. THE CHRISTMAS PLAINDEALER HandSomely Illustrated. The Most Complete History of the KANSAS and WESTERN NEGRO ever given. Call on or write us for space. DIRECTORY. 25. R. West Tabernacle No. 61-Meets first and third Fridays, afternoon, at N. and O. Hall, corner Eighth and Wash- ington streets. Mrs. Charlottie Dalton, G. P., No. N. Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Missouri. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. M—Meets first and third Thursday afternoon of each month at Mesons Hall, Thirteenth and Douglas streets. Mrs. Anna Brown, H. P.; Nettie Kallegg, C. R. Mt. Mariah Tabernacle No. 13—Meets the second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Arcanum meets the fourth Saturday in each month. Clinging Rose Tent No. 12—Meets the first and third Saturdays in each month. Golden Temple No. 17—Meets first and third Wednesday nights of each month. Sir Allen Garner. C. M.; Sir Isaiah Curtis, C. S. Charity Ree Tabornaele No. 34—Meets first and third Wednesday afternoons at 1:38 p. m. Dt. Laura Smith, H. P.; Dt. Ellisa Smith, C. R. In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. C. B. Conner, Plaintiff, vs. Edgar Finson, Defendant. State of Kansas to Edgar Finson, Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by C. B. Conner 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. Where the Negro Came From! Just what you want to know. A book that appeals toevery one. The result of the latest scientific research. Sent post paid 25c. Address, Spott's Scientific Research Bureau, Lock Box, 109, N. Tupaka, Kau. Don't dead beat a paper that needs the money. It's the same as the union label— THE PLAINDEALER imprint. Arthur C. Harris attended the maneuvers in Ft. Riley last week. County Attorney G. W. Jones of Hill City, spent a few days in the city. N. Chiles attended the maneuvers Monday and Tuesday at Ft. Riley. Miss Gertrude Solomon is rapidly improving from her recent illness. Miss Clara Taylor of Lawrence visited her sister Mrs. Robert Buckner. Miss Virginia Alton Reeves is at Christ hospital undergoing an operation. Miss Roselia Rice returned last Tuesday from Denver, Col., looking well. Prof. J. H. Jackson, author of "History of Education," left Monday for Lawrence. Rev. B. C. Duke's subject for next Sunday, at 11 a. m., will be, "The Law and Grace." Miss Bessie Hawkins entertained a few of her friends at whist last Friday evening. Mesdames M. Roberts and daughter, Mrs. H. H. DeShattlo, are visiting friends in St. Marys, Kan. Miss Ida Generals of Kansas City, Kan., spent Monday in the city, the guest of Miss Mary Jordan. Mesdames R. Scearce and E. McNary have returned from Ft. Riley, where they attended the maneuvers. Prof. J. H. Jackson of Colorado Springs, and Dr. Snelson of Topeka, visited the Institute last Friday. The Ladies Shamrock Club will meet Tuesday, November 3, with Mrs. J. W. Edmunds, 1320 Van Buren. Miss Elenora Smith has returned home from a fourteen months' visit to New York and Jersey City, N.J. Miss Ethel Stafford of Kansas City, Kan., spent a few days in the city, the guest of Miss Hester Hawkins. Miss Watts, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary Clarke, returned Sunday to her home in Pittsfield, Ill. Mrs. M. Dyer, Misses Lizzie Cooper, and Raymos Dyer attended "Queen Ester," in Lawrence Thursday evening. Mr. Otto Bennett left Saturday for Arizona, where he will be in the employee of the Santa Fe Railroad company. Mrs. J. M. Wright will entertain the Golden Rod club, Friday afternoon, complimentary to Miss Irks Johnson. Mrs. D. E. Owen and daughter of Kansas City, Kan., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McKnight, 1213 Lincoln street. Miss Hatcher will entertain the Golden Rod Saturday evening at a Halloween party at her residence on Nashburn avenue. Mrs. G. W. Hamilton, who has been confined in the hospital for the past few weeks, has been taken to her home and is now feeling good. Misses Laura Anderson and Minnie Bettls of Leavenworth, passed through the city Friday evening enroute to Hill City and Nicodemus, Kan. WANTED--A printer. Man or woman. One who can set straight matter. No "job artist" need apply. The ladies of the Second Christian Church will serve a fried chicken luncheon at Mr. G. Thompson's next Thursday evening, the 5th inst. John DeFrantz was struck last Saturday afternoon by a switch engine in South Topeka, his right foot being badly crushed. He was removed to Christ hospital. The Ladies Sewing Circle, of St. John's A. M. E. Church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Anna Hines, 328 Taylor street. A very large crowd was in attendance. The Christian Endeavor of St. John's A. M. E. church and the B. Y. P. U. of Shiloh Baptist church are both a blessing to this city. Each should be largely attended by our young men and women. Miss Lula Harris entertained the following at breakfast Monday morning: Misses Ethel Stafford and Ida Generals of Kansas City, Kan., Armina Beck, Hester Hawkins and Mary Jordan. Mrs. Electro Perry, 226 Taylor street, is the local agent for "History of Education," by Prof. Jackson. She will visit the homes of our citizens and endeavor to place a copy of this excellent history in each of them. 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. John DeFrantz, who met with an unfortunate accident in having his foot crushed by the cars, had recently enrolled in the Carpentry and Mechanical Drawing department as a day student from the city. The school and Institute Cadet Company extend their sympathy and assistance in any way possible. The Ne Plus Ultra Art Club met at the home of Mrs. Shurks, 1236 Lincoln street, last Friday evening. They had an addition of two members, Miss Alice Watts, as an honorary member, and Miss Dollie Russell. The club will meet with Mrs. B. C. Duke, 1221 Buchanan street, next Friday evening, October 30, 1903. The Willing Workers Club, of St. John's A. M. E. Church, organized Monday night, with the following twelve members:: Mesdames L. H. Slaughter, president; Burton, vice president. Fanny Forbes, secretary; Miss Mamie Johnson, treasurer; Mrs. H. H. Lucas, chaplain; Mrs. Cornelia Page, Mrs. W. W. Plumb, Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell, Mrs. Mamie Woods, Mrs. Nancy Sawyer, Mrs. F. L. Hayes, Mrs. W. H. Jackson. Class Leaders' Rally for pastoral salary, St. John's A. M. E. Church, second Sabath, November 8, 1903. Each member and friend is asked to contribute liberally to this collection. All male members $1.00 or more, and female members 50 cents or more. Class Leaders will appeal to everybody in and out of the church to aid them in in this rally. Let everybody help, and help now. Saturday evening Miss Mary Jordan entertained at a card party, complimentary to Misses Watts, of Pittsfield, Ill., Hines, of Salina, and Stafford, of Kansas City, Kan. Those present were Misses Eva Phillips, Minta Beck, Hester Hawkins, Maggie Vault, Willa Smith, Cora Bennett, Lula Harris, Willa Merrweather, Bessie Hawkins, and Messrs. Charles Whitney, Ira Guy, Ned O'Bannon and J. H. Comer, Mesdames Alberta Read and S. P. Jordan. Miss Evalyn Hickman, stenographer, spent Sunday visiting old acquaintances at the Institute. Rev. Johnson, and E. M. Bates, Dean and Tailor, respectfully, at Quindaro, visited the Institute last Saturday. A Kansas friend of the Industrial Institute sent three horses and a mule as his donation to the school this year. The work students have been quite busy this week taking stone out of the school quarry for the new additions to the dormitories. Floyd Fishback, Lawrence, bugler; and Will Alexander, Pueblo, drummer, are the appointees of the Institute Cadet Company for the year. Students are present this year from Colorado, Nebraska, Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, and parts of Kansas, and new students continue to enroll almost daily. The new additions to the Boys' and Girls' Dormitories, and the Dining Room, necessitated by the large influx of new students this year, are progressing as fast as the workmen can build them. The Boys' Declamation contest for the "Ballie Waggenner Gold Medal" takes place in January. It is well and good that the Sunday schools of Topeka begin now to work up in their own church socials and programs the material for this contest. Boys under twenty, and only first-class selections, will be admitted. THE SMART SET DANCE. Thursday night, at Capital City Club rooms, the Smart Set held their opening party. The hall was beautifully decorated with appropriate flowers. The evening was ideal and everywhere there was evidence of supreme pleasure, even on the benches along the wall. The cream of Topeka's society was out and the costumes worn were in every way a la mode. Mr. James A. Page was guest of honor. Steinberg furnished music in the same old way. Punch was served in the parlors. The following ladies and gentlemen were in attendance: Misses Clara / Williams, Minnie and 'Ellen Page, Arnicholas Chiles, Bertha Harlan, Effie Burdge, Hattle Walton, Mary Jordan, Iris Johnson, Elnora Hines of Salina, Clara Taylor of Lawrence, Fanny Todd, Pearl and Lena McNeal, Bessie Moss, Willa Smith, and Cora Bennett, Messrs Galtha Page, John L. Harrison, William Crutcher, Ned O'Banion, William McConnell, Walter Caldwell, James Mothall, E. S. Lee, A. M. Thomas, Frank Eagleson, Victor Washington, Will Hall, James Bailey, Albert Ross, George Bradford, Albert Eagleson, F. E. Smith of Denver, Frank and Richard Harris, Fred Roundtree, Charles Whitney and Sylvester Vaughn, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Page, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Jameson, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Jordan, Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Moss, and Mrs. Robert Buckner. FLEMNING-HOLMAN Miss Stella Flemming and Mr. J. S. Holman were united in marriage last Sunday at the residence of Mrs. Emma Hughes, 720 Hancock street, Rev. G. D. Olden officiating. Mr. Walter Jones played the wedding march. After the benediction the usual congratulations were given. Refreshments were served. They left for their future home, 111 Lake street, Oak Park a suburb of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Holman were recipients of many valuable presents. Rev. J. S. Johnson, B. D. Professor of Theology of the Western University, Quindaro, Kan., visited in Topeka last Saturday. He wore the new uniform of the college which was very attractive and shows the progressiveness of the school. The professor resembled a military officer of the army, and the people who saw him kept busy inquiring "what regiment is he from." REID-COMER The marriage of Mrs. Alberta Reid and Mr. Henry Comer was solemnized Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Brown 1213 Lincoln street. Only relatives and a few friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Comer are at home to their friends on 1215 Lane street. 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. Members of the Willing Workera, organized Monday evening for the purpose of working for the church: Mrs. L. H. Slaughter, president; Mrs. Burton, vice president; Mrs. J. M. Forbes, secretary; Miss Mamie Johnson, treasurer; Mrs. Lucas, chaplain; F. G. Snelson, general counsel. Members of the club: W. W. Plum, J. M. Forbes, Lizzie Mitchell, F. S. Hays, L. H. Slaughter, Mary Woods, Mrs. Page, William Jackson, S. Burton, Mamie Johnson, Mrs. Lucas, Nancy Sawyers. The club will meet the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings in each month, and will meet Monday night with Mrs. Slaughter, 117 West Sixth. Lunch 10 cents. Everybody invited. Their first social will be held with Mrs. L. H. Slaughter Monday night, November 2r, at her home, West Sixth street. YOUNG LADIES CONGRESS. All members of the Young Ladies Congress are cordially invited to be the guest of Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Snelson Wednesday evening, November 4. The officers urge all the members to be present. Lithograph Picture of Booker T. Washington, 22x28 inches, sent to anyone on receipt of 25 cents. Persons wishing to act as selling agents, send price for picture and terms.—E. T. Attwell, General Sales Agent, Tuskegee, Alabama. (P. O. money or express order.) We are receiving contracts daily for advertising space in our Christmas number. Those desiring a large amount of space should call or write for terms immediately. A jolly crowd of young folks spent a pleasant evening with the Misses Hatcher, of Lowman Hill, Friday night. Topeka. Industrial and Educational Institute. "THE WESTERN TVSKEGEE." 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, Printing, ing, Dress making, Laundrying, Baculture in its varied phases, Stenotual and Mechanical Drawing. Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tracing, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Mechanical Drawing. Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress making, Laundrying, Rasketry, Domestic Science, Agriculture in its varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Architectural and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES Expenses reasonable. Self help attention given home training of you maintained. Form of 105 acres. very best. Endorsed by ministers The Fall Term begins Tuesday the opening day. For further inform WM. R. CAT reasonable. Self help encouraged. Home training of young women. Ri form of 105 acres. Location and adorsed by ministers of every denomina- tion. Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try dy. For further information address WM. R. CARTER, Prest Topek stonestreet. G. W. westreet & Hamil 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. Fred M. Stonestreet. Stonestreet & Ham Successors to J. M. Knight. Undertakers and Funeral takers and Funeral Dir Undertakers and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of Undertale Topeka. Join our "Burial Association." It cents per week. arry one of the finest lines of Undertak in our "Burial Association." It ock. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Join our "Burial Association." It only costs ten cents per week. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. --- S MOSDMEN R. S. L. O. R. 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 The Official Tent Houses S. Our society is similar in character ITS AND LADIES OF SECURITY ODMEN. No intelligent Negro s The protection of our families warra- ce. Good agents wanted. For further P. C. THOMAS, J. 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, K Society in the U.S. Our society is similar in character and management to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE. The protection of our famiies warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topcka, Kansas. ```markdown ``` Of the International Order of Twelve of Knights and Daughters of Tabor can be bought reasonable by sending to the office of D. L. TAYLOR, P. P. V. G. M., 329 East Center St., Salina, Kas. When in Salina, call on the MAN FROM IOWA at the Salina Club Room LUNCH AND GROCERIES THOS. SMITH, 501 N. Third St In the District Court of - Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Margaret Warren, plaintiff, vs. F. L. Salina Club Room LUNCH AND GROCERIES THOS. SMITH, 501 N. Third St In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Margaret Warren, plaintiff, vs. F. L. Warren, defendant. F. L. Warren, defendant above named, will take notice that he has been sued by plaintiff, Margaret Warren, and that he must on or before the 12th day of December, 1903, answer the petition filed by plaintiff in above entitled action in said court, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment divorcing the plaintiff from defendant rendered accordingly. Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Rasketry, Domestic Science, Ag- stenography, Type-writing, Architec- ting. Self help encouraged. Very careful ing of young women. Rigid discipline acres. Location and sanitation the ministers of every denomination. Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present or information address CARTER, President. Topeka, Kansas. et & Hamilton, to J. M. Knight. and Funeral Directors finest lines of Undertaking goods in national Association." It only costs ten its. Topeka, Kansas. 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 ity is similar in character and management DIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and so intelligent Negro should be without an of our famiies warrants no delay in the ents wanted. For further information write C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. 5th street, Topeka, Kansas. Albert Ross Graduate Stenographer For all kinds of Typewriting. Church, Club, Society and Lodge work a specialty. Try us. OFFICE 1735 KANSAS AVENUE 'Phone 747. Patronize the Kansas City, Ks., Embalming and Gasket Co. 1014 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. Patronize the... AMBRICAN Steam Laundry and get the best. 114 E. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 541 OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A. M. Both Phones 454 12 M. to 4 P. M. 7 to 10 P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention to demands of women and private diseases. Official Residence MADISON STREET G. W. Hamilton- Topeka, Kansas. 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. 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 of K Colorado, Cansas, and the In Five (5) Daily Passenger T in each direction, between The Famous H Are reached ONLY by th 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 ONLY by this LINE Eastern University 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 --- QUINDARO, KANSAS. For the moral, intellectual of our youth. DEPARTMENTS—Theology Preparatory, State Industries COURSES—Theological paratory, Carpentry and Book Making, Dressmaking, Tailoring, Business Courseing Stock Raising, Truck Laundering. Piano, Organs ADVANTAGES—Good Bottle, a Faculty of Twelve trially Trained Teachers. TERMS—$7.50 per month. For Illustrated Catalogue WILLIAM T VERQUINDARO, Kansas. When in Kansas City stop at MRS. V L. NORTH's Roral, intellectual, and industrial. EVENTS—Theological, Classical, State Industrial, Musical —Theological. Classical, No. carpentry and Architecture playing, Dressmaking and pla- business Course and Stenograp- raising, Truck Gardening, Piano, Organ, Voice Cultu- rals—Good Buildings, Hea- dalty of Twelve College-bred ed Teachers. $7.50 per month. School opens Septu- rated Catalogue just out writ- er, Kansas. DIAM T VERNON, A. M., Kansas. City stop at NORTH's Watches. Money Loans. 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. TEKM8-$7.50 per month. School opens September 14th. For Illustrated Catalogue just out write to Ola Occidental Hotel and Cafe Neatly Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings 1001-1005 E. 18th Street. 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 Mological, Classical, Normal, Musical, 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. ue just out write to ARNON; A. M., D. D. President. Watches. Clocks. Money Loaned on Valuables. S. Freidberg, Jeweler and Optician. 19 yea.' experience as a Jeweler. Miss Cora Jones has returned home from her visit to Omaha. A party was given in her honor Wednesday evening at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Joseph Harper. It was a brilliant affair. Dr. A. F. Thomas, of Chicago, Ill. visited Rev. Wm. Smothers this week and preached a noble sertmon Wednesday evening. Jno. Penn died Friday from the fourth attack of appendicitis. His sons from Omaha were present at the funeral. Also Mr. Wm. Gordan, of Muscotah, Kas. J. Mason came over Thursday from Topeka in interest of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Mrs. Mallie Moore enjoyed a great trip to Omaha. Mrs. Maud Sloss can tell you who is POTTRID. Ask her. Allen Taylor is getting tired of living alone and may change scon. If Wils Covington much longer forgets this is another season his wife will likely refuse to cook his meal well. No man who tries to gain favors with women by telling falsehoods on other men secretly can long prosper. They will find the devil out as his goat's wool grows longer. A woman on the PLAINDEALER staff has more correspondents than many of her friends know of. She must be hard to decide. Shiloh Baptist Church have broken ground for their new church. Amen! Let the good work go on. Rev. A. C. Terril has divided his church into 9 companies to raise $1000 by the first Sunday in December. NEWTON. KAN. The street fair was quite a success and brought many strangers to visit with Newton and it's sociable people. Among those who visited in Newton during the fair was Mrs. Lucy Mayfield, Marion, Kas.; Mrs. R. B. Eaton, St. Louis, Mo.; the Davis Sisters, of Oklahoma; Dan Ferguson, Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. James Hall, Peabody, Kas., and many others. Rev. H. H. Williamson, who attended the C. M. E. Conference at Kansas City, Kas., was assigned to Newton for another year. His work proved a great success last year and his congregation thinks it the proper thing and thanks the Bishop for his wise and just ruling in this matter. Rev. S. S. Washington, of Wichita, preached morning and evening for Rev. Williamson last Sunday during his absence. Rev. J. W. Gordon was also absent last Sunday and there was no preaching at the Second Baptist Church. Mrs. J. M. Gross received the intelligence that her mother Mrs. Lloid Clements, of Pembroke, Ky., died the 23rd and was buried the 24th. The cause of her death was paralysis she having been confined to her bed for only a short time. WINFIELD, KAN Mrs. A. L. Nichols spent last week in Newton attending the Carnival. Miss Emma Hoover has gone to Alameda. Cal., to reside. She is an aunt of Mrs. Wm. Hamilton. Mrs. Spuire Johnson, Mrs. Carry Franklin, Frank Montgomery and John Jackson assist- Mrs. W. E. L. Wilkins and sister Pearl attended the carnival at Wellington last week. They were the guests of Mrs. Monroe while there. The marriage of Miss Jennie Griffin to Mr. John Fowler occurred on the 7th inst in the rooms over the First National Bank building, Probate Judge Miller officiating. It was a very pretty wedding, only relatives and a few intimate friends were present. Some very handsome and useful presents were given them. Mrs. Fowler grown to womanhood in Winfield. Mr. Fowler is assistant cook at the Brattun Hotel and is an industrious young man. Their many friends wish them well as they journey through life. The A. H. T. A. held its annual meeting here last Wednesday and Thursday. There were several Arkansas City people in attendance among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smothers and daughter Eva, L. Oldham, Charles Brown. Jonnie Barber and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Banks of Denver, Colo. Rev. Garnett filled the stand at the Second Baptist church last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jiles and Miss Ella Green were, the guests of Hotel de Woods last Thursday. Their home is in Pratt Co. Rev. A. Ramsey preached at Wellington last Sunday. FRISCO System St. Louis @ San Francisco Railroad Co. SAINT LOUIS, July 1, '03. ANNOUNCEMENT. On this date the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company assumes charge of the line formerly known as the Ozark & Cherokee Central Railway, extending westwardly from Fayetteville, Ark., to Okmulgee, I. T., a distance of 143.9 miles. As will be noted by reference to the map, this line forms a connecting link between our Central Division and the Red River District. Aside, however, from the convenience of this connection, the road penetrates a section offering excellent opportunities to those in search of a new location, either from a commercial or farming standpoint. Fayetteville, its starting point, is located in one of the best portions of the Ozark fruit belt, and the line will open, to the west of that place, a country whose ability to produce apples, peaches and other fruits has already been demonstrated, and whose prosperity and rapid development is, since the establishment of railway communications, assured. Passing through the "Land of the Big Red Apple," the line enters the Indian Territory, near Westville, crossing the Cherokee Nation, and traversing the Creek Nation, a country that has lately attracted attention all over Did it Ever Occur to YOU That When a Man Gets Old and the Days Grow Cold He Will Need A FEW DOLLARS to Prolong His Life. The Topeka and Indian Territory Land, Coal and Development Co. Have extended the time in which you may purchase shares thereby making it possible for you prepare for those cold days. Buy before it is too late. Buy Ere it be too Late. --- 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. 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, In Order to Give All a Chance 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 Saln & 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, Attic: Atty for Plaintiff E. L. GOOD, Clerk Court of Topeka. Vitae-Ore One of the greatest remedies in existence. It cures: Reumatism, Bright's Disease, La-Grippe, Blood Possoning, Sores and Ulcers, Catarrah of any Part, Female Complaints, Stomache and Bowel Disorders, and General Debility. MRS. M. CHILES, State Agt. 116 E. Seventh St., Topeka. 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. Motun 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. NEVL 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 Pharmacutic Colleges. THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (1903-1904) will begin October 1, 1903 and continue seven months. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MARTICULANTS Tution for in Medical and Dental Colleges each 64th and 65th Academic College syc.oo. Four years' 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 application apply to F.J. SHADD, A.M., M.D., Secretary, 601 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 binder. Price $1. Circular free. New Process Mfg. Co., Lincoln, Kansas. The Crescent Hotel EUREKA SPRINGS. (St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company Lessee.) 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. (SEAL) Attorney for Plantiff. (Attest.) I. S. Curris. Clerk of District of Court. Notice. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS: Notice is hereby given to all creditors, heirs distributes, and all others interested 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 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. S. McCLINTOCK, Attorney for Admirx. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. George T. Flemming, plaintiff, vs. Jennia 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.] VICTORIA Tabernacle—Meets every Friday near the corner of Fourth and Cherokee streets, Leavenworth, Kan. DT. LAURA BRIGHT, C. R. 38 Ohio Ave. DT. SALLIE COX, H. P. 225 Fifth Ave. St. Marie Tabernacle No. 19—Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Hour of meeting 1:20 p. m. Lawrence, Kan. DT. MAGGIE FISHBACK, C. P. DT. MARIE E. BROWN, C. R. Wichita Tabernacle No. 34—Meets the first and third Thursday afternoon of each month. Hour of meeting 3 p. m. Wichita, Kan. DT. LEE ANDERSON, C. P. DT. L. COVINGTON, C. R. Rebecca Tabernacle No. 11—Meets the first and third Mondays, afternoon, at M. and C. Hall, corner Eighth and Washington streets, Mrs. Katie Miner, C. P. No. 31 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Tabernacle No. 13 and Daughter Alice Tucker of Victoria No. 30 of Leavenworth, Kansas, transferred to Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 11, 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. 113 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. $1 was visited by Miss K. Ingram, a nurse from Douglas hospital, asking aid for that institution; $1.00 was given her from the society. Queen of the West Tabernacle No. 1—meets the first and third Wednesdays, afternoon, at M. and C. Hall, corner Washington and Mighth streets, Mrs. Cora Taylor, C. P. No. 16 Parallel Ave. Kansas City, Kan. 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 Kansas City to Vernon, Tex., return—proportionate 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 thereof. Full particulars cheerfully given. Jas. Donohue, A. G. P. A., KANSAS CITY, Mo. No. 3, J. G. Bardette, 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, 812 S 24th street, Omaha, Nab. No. 60, W. Ostein, 4 Lane 51218 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 on =