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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. SECRET BLACKS WON'T SELL VOLUME V. Blacks Reported News of the South African Conflict Long Before the Telegraph Brought it The Whites Want to Know How it Was Accomplished, But They Won't Tell. It is said that the Colenso reverse to the British arms during the last South African campaign was reported by natives in the neighborhood of Capetown long before the telegraph brought the news to the British authorities at that place. The means by which the intelligence was transmitted with such amazing rapidity over so great a distance no white man was able to discover. Nor would the natives them vouchsafe the least explanation of the mystery. Yet it is certain that, throughout the war the vicissitudes of the conflict were regularly known, with startling swiftness, to powerful African tribes whose black diplomats were vitally concerned with the issue of the struggle. That some mysterious method of incredibly quick communication exists among the black peoples is no new discovery. Gordon's death and the fall of Khartoum were known in the bazaars of Cairo, eight hundred miles away, on the very day that they occurred. But the black man, though willing at times and for his own convenience, to part with his news from afar, obstinately refuses to divulge to the white the means by which it has been obtained. In the same way the "black tracker" of Australia, that perfect human bloodhound, maintains the secrecy of the real means by which he has been enabled to track down the escaped prisoner of the "new chum" lost in the bush. Skilled as he may be in the interpretation of signs and traces invisible or insignificant to his white employers, there is something more behind his powers than exceptionally brilliant scouting—something that seems to be related to the new-transmitting methods of the African native. But what that something is he conceals, with obstinate cunning, be neath an affection of profound stupidity. A similar obstinacy on the part of the black man—supplemented, in this case by a strange terror—stands between the white student or such matters and the obscure and reputedly ghastly ceremonies of "vooodoo." "Voodoo" is a system of West African magic and serpent worship, which, transplanted by slaves to the West Indies, still lingers in the island of Haiti, the "Black Republic." Besides the weird and abominable ritual "voodoo" is believed to include the twin horrors of cannibalism and human sacrifice. It has at once a wild terror and fascination for the barbaric element in the black man and occasionally there are reports of some dark outburst of voodooism in colored centers, whose half-civilization is more apparent than real. But what "voodoo" actually is no black man will tell. Doctors who have come in contact with the black races in their own countries are familiar with the strange powers of the native "medicine men." These all-important personages are not only expert poisoners, using for the purpose vegetable principles unknown to science, but they have also in their mysterious pharmacopeia drugs which can cause permanent insanity, idiocy or enduring—sometimes lifelong—paralysis. The knowledge of these secret drugs (to whose startling effects is no doubt due the traditional influence of the "medicine man" over African peoples) can never be gained by a white man, bribery and persuasion are alike powerless to produce for him the slightest assistance in the discovery or identification of these potent plants. Being white, he cannot become initiated into the order of "medicine men," the charmed circle which for The head-hunting Dyak of Borneo, who, by processes peculiar to the black races, reduces the head of his slain enemy to the size of a small orange, without spoiling its contours or recognizability, will sometimes sell to a white man a specimen of his grisly skill. But he cannot be prevailed to explain the means by which he achieves the result. It is literally a black art, and he intends it to remain so. Well may the taxidermists of Europe and America puzzle over the tiny proportions of what was once a living, bulky head, and that now, with its long and glossy locks attached, will he easily in the hollow of the palm. But head-hunting and head-preserving have been the Dyak's trade for ages, and he keeps his trade secrets. The color line all over the world fences one mystery or another from the curious white. The mango trick of the Indian juggler has maintained its mystery against all the bribes and scrutinies of bewildered Europeans. And that white visitor to India is no wiser than he was in the days of Clive as to the methods by which a half naked man, squatting on the sun-baked ground of a "compound" he has never entered before, can produce, from a little heap of earth and a mango stone, a green and growing mango tree. Even the gypsy, whose taint of "black blood" is merely traditional—unless his dark skin, raven locks and coal black, glittering eyes are to count as traces of a colored origin—has his "black secret" in his Romany speech. Though there are only a few hundreds of tent and van-dwelling, true Romany's in England, there are thousands of mixed gypsy and white blood, and a knowledge of Romany is widespread among them. But they will not employ or discuss it before a pure-blooded white person. And if any of its words become known by being adopted into the slang of tramps and other gentry of the "canting" order, the word is dropped forthwith from the Romany vocabulary and another substituted. —Pearson's Weekly. The Evil of Moba Three Negroes killed and seven wounded because they would or could not pay their debts to a pluck-mestore near New Orleans. For no offense three egroes whipped to death and others driven away from their homes, which were confiscated, near Austin, Tex. Mobs after Negroes at Topeka, Kas, and Rosedale, Ind. Negroes in Indiana and Michigan towns ordered to leave the country. Stores in Indiana towns being burned because the owners refuse to be blackmailed by demands to leave money in designated places. Issa Moore, Rochester, Ind., vetrean of the civil war, aged 7b, taken from his bed, hung up by the heels and whipped nearly to death. "Somehow, we do not believe that the true solution of the race question lies in the intermarriage of Negroes and whites," says Dr. Scott, in the Southwestern Christian Advocate. We don't know of anybody who believes that it will. But the right of persons to marry according to their preferences is not a matter that the state should deny or abridge, except for crime or other misdemeanor; the right of the state should be limited to the prohibition of immoral relations of the sexes, safeguarded by a uniform marriage and divorce law. Justice and prevention of concubinage and bastardy can only be secured by such a uniform law. Black men are living with white women and white men with black women today who would enter the marriage relation if they could, and should be compelled to do so if they refused. THE BOONE COMPANY! They Were Royally Received by the People of Ropeka. The Blind Boone Concert company arrived in the city last Sunday afternoon. The members of the company who are touring the coun- TOPEKA, KANSAS; FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 13, 1903. try this season are J. W. Boone, pianist; Miss Emma Smith, soprano; Miss Josephine Huggard, assistant treasurer and J. W. Lange, manager. The company played at the First Christian church Monday evening to an overcrowded house. People had to be turned away on Tuesday evening at the First Baptist tabernacle, and still the crowd increased, and standing room was at a premium on Wednesday evening at St. John's A. M. E church. Such a crowd was never before in St. John's. Every nook, corner and aisle was crowded from Boone's first selection to the very last, and he was roundly applauded. What Boone cannot do with a piano no one else need try, for he certainly is a genius. Miss Emma Smith is one of the sweetest singers traveling. The encores she received and responded to proves that she is growing in favor everywhere she makes her appearance. The company was highly entertained by several of its friends while in the city. The Odd Fellows conferred the Patriarchal degree, which is the highest that can be conferred by this lodge. Euclid lodge, No 2, of which he is a member, entertained him at the rooms, 618 Kanave. A nice lunch was served. At the close of the entertainment there was a general good time and handshaking and renewing old acquainance. Mrs. Boone came up from her home to visit her husband last Wednesday. The company left Thursday for Lawrence, where they play two nights. Miss Huggard, the assistant treasurer of the company, is an accomplished young lady, and would make a Goddess of Liberty on Uncle Sam's American dollars. We are expecting her to make Topeka her home some day; in fact, we would like to have the entire company as residents of Topeka. NOTICE! I am truly glad to tell you that the Jurisdiction is doing nicely and growing slowly but firmer; its good work is felt more for good and its benefits are broadening as time passes. We are pleased to say that we have one new Temple, one new Tabernacle and one Tent since the Grand Session. This shows that our deputies are still organizing and pushing the order to the front. While the order is on its onward march we must remember that as long as we stand by the rules of the order we will succeed. Yet we bow in humble submission to Him that doeth all things for good for those that put their trust in Him. Death has visited the following Tabernacles and taken from us our most beloved members and left relatives and the members to mourn their loss: Tabernacle No. 10, Lawrence; Tabernacle No. 77, Topeka; Tabernacle No. 15, Weir City; Tabernacle No. 37, Atchison all of Kansas; and TabernacleNo. 91, of Omaha Nebraska, and Temple No. 3. of Atchison' Kansas. Yet we say praise God from whom all blessings flow. I am glad to tell you that we have ordered each claim paid at $75 each. The above speaks for itself. The Grand Temple and Tabernacle at its last session asked that each member give as a free donation from each member of this Jurisdiction 15 cents and the money thus collected to be divided with our members that lost their earthly possessions in the flood last May. To this date only a few have responded to the request, and those numbers with whom the money is to be divided only two Temples have answered the call. Now it will soon be time for the Board of Grand Curators to meet and divide this money between our distressed members, and we want all Temples and Tabernacles to give something before we publish the names of those Numbers that give to help our needy members. The attention of the C. M.'s and C. P.'s is called to the manual page 137, and you will see that your quarterly reports must be sent to the C. G. M. on time as they are needed the first of December Please state on your reports the amount of money paid on property. The Jurisdiction is in a good healthy condition. Yours for Christ and Tabor. REV, FRANK, WILSON, C. G. M. THE HERALD IS SLOWLY DYING! The "Experiment" Sheet is on Its Last Legs! They Have Begin to Lie Upon Reputable Business Concerns in Order to Increase Their Circulation. Well, Well! The Daily Herald has doubtless become worried over its gloomy outlook in the financial world, and attempts to create a sensation and boom the circulation of this unfortunate paper, which was foisted upon the people about two years ago. The gentlemen who started this sheet, which almost died a-bornin', see their mistake, and now want out ten thousand dollars, invested in a paper of one idea and supported by people mostly of the same class, except a few who are chancing a few dollars to extend harity to a beleagerured corpse that it may die in full conscience of the foolhardiness of its mistake. The management of The Herald showed themselves to be mere babies by employing W. T. Kennedy, a blackmailer and a fellow who worked around Ross' billiard hall, to write up the vices of Topeka. As soon as the paper was out, they had him leave the city at once, in order to get out of the jurisdiction of Shawnee county. The Herald has proven to be one of the real, yellow journals, and the only real blackmailer to be found anywhere. If this mention of all the places where liquor is sold is true, why did the Herald people rush Kennedy out of town? They knew they were lying about some of the places, and they knew he would be arrested for so doing. County Attorney Hungate subpoenaed the entire office force of the Herald in order that they might tell him about these places, and not a one of them knew anything except the scape-goat, and he is not to be found. There will be several damage suits started against this corpse, not that anybody expects to realize any money from the judgments they will receive, but to hurry it to its final resting place—the grave of oblivion. The Chiles hotel at 116 E. Seventh street, will teach the Herald people to rely upon the truth, and make sure that they are right before going ahead. They charge that this hotel is a place where a joint exists, and where all forms of gambling are carried on. Where they received their information, we are unable to say, but we do know that the Herald strained all its influence to print this lie. If the Herald wants to invalidate the value of property and stagnate business by publishing damaging lies about property where the taxes are paid to support fellows like those who own the Herald, who pay no taxes nor contribute anything that will upbuild the city, county or state. If joints exist, why does not the Herald see to it that they close? Why did they not tell the county attorney where the places and who the persons were who violated the prohibitory law? The Young Ladies Congress. The Young Ladies' Congress met with the chief regent, Miss Cora Bennett, on last Monday evening. Plans were laid for the next regular session to be held about January 15-18, 1904. A paper on "Unity" was read by Miss Lill'an Jeltz, which was highly commented upon by various members of the congress. Among the visitors present were Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Snelson and Rev. J. H. Taylor, who was introduced to the congress by Dr. Snelson, and spoke in encouraging words the as- ST. MARK NOTES. Sunday, Nov. 15, is rally day at St. Mark's chapel. The church is somewhat in debt, and is struggling to pay off what it can. Morning services: Preaching at 11:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. Rev. M. A. Berry, of Lane chapel C. M. E. church, will break for us the bread of eternal life. We ask the good friends to come over for "He who would have friends must first show himself friendly." Evening services at 7:30 p.m. LANE CHAPEL NOTES. The grand rally and opening of C. M. E. church, Fourteenth and Van Buren. will take place on the fifth Sunday, as the contractors won't be ready for the fourth Sunday. Lane chapel pupils are still holding services in the institute building in South Topeka. Mrs. North has been sick a week or more, but is much better. The Rev. A. Berry, pastor of Lane chapel will preach Sunday morning, subject, "Who will Consecrate their Service to the Lord." The C. M. E. Sunday school is picking upsome. The school is held Sunday at 2 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. by P. E., subject, "Consideration." BROWN'S CHAPEL NOTES. Sunday Nov. 8 was rally at the above named church and it was indeed a success. Both Pastor and members are highly elated over their work, one hundred seventy-five dollars being raised. We are truly thankful to God, the good Pastors and their members who so kindly assisted us in our collection. Among those present were Rev. Banks of 3d Baptist Church; Rev. White of B. St. Baptist Church and Rev. Williams of St. Mark A. M. E. Church, Rev. Chisholm, Rev. Stoner and Rev. A. Berry of the C. M. E. Church who preached an able and soul stirring sermon that was enjoyed by all present. The officers and members feel quite sure that their good Bishop Rt. Rev. C. T. Shaffer was guided by the Holy Spirit when he chose and appointed Rev. J. M. Pope to the pastorate of this Church. They also thank Presiding Elder J. W. Braxton who was a councilor in this appointment. Sunday Nov. 22d. is quarterly meeting and you and your friends are most cordially invited to attend. IT WAS EXCITING. According to those who were present when the line was drawn, Manager Oppenheimer was very much wrought up over the attempt of the colored men to take a front seat, and some loud words were used. The wordy argument that took place in the aisle created some excitement in the theater, and several persons were standing on their seats in order to get a view of what was going on. "Put 'em out," came a voice from the front, but no force was necessary, as the colored men turned and walked out as soon as they found the manager was determined not to allow them in the front of the building. As a result of the decision of Manager Oppenheimer, at least one lawsuit is threatened against him and possibly three more. Duncan has announced his intention of testing the right of the theatrical company to discriminate against him by an appeal to the courts. John Mayes, George Hackley and J. C. Cooper, who were with Duncan, have not yet determined to bring suit, but say they will consult an attorney respecting their rights in the premises. DUNCAN'S CONTENTION. Duncan contends that the statutes of the state give colored people an equal right with whites in the use and freedom of public places, and he says the law imposes a penalty of $50 for infringements of its provisions which he claims is payable to the one bringing suit. Regardless of this declaration on part of Duncan and his friends, Manager Oppenheimer says he will not allow colored people in his theater unless they take the rows in the rear, and he will post a placard today announcing this fact. When seen last night, after the trouble, Mr. Oppenheimer said: OPPENHEIMER TALKS. "The men tried to push past me down the aisle, and when I told them they would have to take a seat in one of the three rows in the rear of the house, they went out. I offered to give them their money back, but they would not take it. They didn't buy their own tickets but sent a white man for them." As to the details of the occurrence, Police Officers Harper and Barbee corroborated Manager Oppenheimer's statement. Behind last night's occurrence is the story of a scheme planned by Duncan for the very purpose of seeing if Manager Oppenheimer would do as he did. TEST WAS PLANNED. It seems that Joseph Harris, Samuel and Benjamin Gray, colored boys about 14 years old, bought tickets on the opening night and were told to sit in the rear rows. They refused and left without seeing the performance. The matter was reported to Duncan, who determined to see if the action of the management had been taken because they were boys, and liable to do some mischief, or merely because they were colored According to his own statement he went to the office and purchased four tickets, but according to the statement of Manager Oppenheimer he sent a white man for them. At any rate, he got the tickets and presented himself and his friends in order to test the matter. NUMBER 45. The Secretary: of the Western Negro Press Association Will Ask for Judgment Against a Rebel Theatre Proprietor. He Should Push the Csse to the Limit of the Law. The taking down of the anti-Negro signs by the management of the Empire theatre yesterday put an end to the plans that were under way among the colored people of the city to tear them down forcibly. According to Rev. W. E. Gladden, the colored people of the city are up in arms over the drawing of the color line by the theatrical manager. "We learned early today," he said last night, "that the colored people of the city were planning to get those signs out of the lobby of the theatre by forcible means if necessary and I should have favored the plan myself it there was no other way. But Rev. Mr. Burleigh and myself recognized that if such a thing were done it would probably have resulted in serious trouble and we determined to prevent it if possible. We saw the mayor and the chief of police and through the latter the signs have been removed." While the signs notifying the Negro that his patronage was not solicited have disappeared, it is not understood that Manager Oppenheimer has changed his attitude. On the other hand he is said to have decided to fight the matter to a finish in the courts, nor will he permit, under any circumstances, he says, colored people to occupy but the seats designated especially for them in his theater When the two colored clergymen called upon Mayor Harris it is understood he promised to investigate the matter, but was not certain of the city's position in the premises. However, it is stated that when the matter was presented to Mr. Oppenheimer by Chief Reynolds, the manager willingly consented to remove the signs. The suit threatened by W. H. Duncan was filed in Justice McClelland's court yesterday morning, asking for judgment in the sum of $300. It has been set for trial October 22 A GREAT RULER Speaking of King Menelik of Abyssinia, Africa, W. H. Ellis [white], millionaire enthusiast on the future prospects of that country, wrote Bishop Turner recently: "You will remember, Biblically speaking, that the present emperor is a descendant of Solomon. He [Menelik] traces himself back to the visit of Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. The Queen of Sheba was the Queen of Ethiopia, and the trading Jews of the early days drifted from Jerusalem to Abyssinia and told the queen of King Solomon, of his riches, his wisdom, etc.: that he was 'a dark man, and a great ruler sent from God. She packed her caravan, camels, eth., loaded them with rich presents, jewels, olive oil, etc., and proceeded to visit Solomon. She returned to her native country and gave birth to a son, known as Menelik the First. This is the ancestor of the present emperor of Ethiopia." Menelik's standing army numbers 100,000. Five years ago, they whipped the flower of the Italian army and drove them from Africa. Gov. Heyward ought offer a reward of $1,000 for the apprehention and conviction of the party or parties who burned the Odd Fellows hall at Vaughnville. Start even when a Negro's property is destroyed to show the right to hold and enjoy personal property will be protected by the law of this state. SUPPOSE Col. Tillman had killed Editor Gonzales in some state other than South Carolina. We mean some state, where its strength is not carried in a Senator's breeches pockets, an uncle of the slayer; do you think the results would be different from what they are today? Of all the beautiful sites in the west, none is more beautiful than the one on which western University is situated. East, west, north, south there lies stretched far as the eye can reach, a beautiful landscape, and as one gazes about him, mother nature compels him to exclaim. "How delightful" as he breathes in health, new vigor, amabition and knowledge. Aside from its being in one of the most enchanting spots, the University itself is an imposing spectacle. Stanley hall is a beautiful pressed brick structure and is the seat of the industrial work. There the tailoring is done, under the supervision of the efficient supervisor, Prof. Bates who has extraordinary large classes. In the dressmaking department, Mrs Gross is conducting classes heretofore unequaled in the history of the school. Prof. Garrett has a set of young people in the stenography and bookkeeping course which promises to compete favorably with any in the business world. Prof Graham has an exceptionally large, bright class of students who will finish in printing this year, and the work done in the architecture and carpentry, under the direction of the genial and efficient Prof. Starr, is in itself significant of the upward stide, of this school which is teaching the young men and women trades and how to work well. On the third floor of Stanley hall is the boys' dormitory. The rooms are neatly and comfortably furnished. The girls' dormitory is some distance from the boys' and is called Ward's Hall. The girls' building is of white stone and no one need wish to see a more homelike place than the room of the young ladies. The young ladies are under the supervision of Mrs. Crews, who is gaining the love of all of her charges by her motherly, unbiased and untiring attention. Mrs. Crews also teaches literature, History, and Latin. Mrs. L. M. Edwards, the most lovable of women, has by her sweet disposition and unequaled intellect and refinement, won the heart of every one connected with the school. Hers' is the THE GREATEST HAIR DRESSING NELSON'S Straightine Makes Kinky, Curly Hair Straight It is not only the BEST DRESSING made for the Hair, but THE MOST WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is unlike any of the other Hair preparations on the market. It contains no powerful or dangerous chemicals, and is therefore absolutely HARMLESS. It works directly upon the scalp and roots of the Hair, removes dandruff and other diseases of the scalp and skin, nourishing and stimulating the roots of the Hair, thereby causing it to grow rich, long and luxurious, at the same time stopping it from splitting, breaking off or falling out. STRAIGHTINE keeps the Hair soft and pliable, making it easy to do up in any style. Delightfully perfumed. NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is sold by druggists and agents everywhere. PRICE: 25 CENTS A CAN. 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S Johnson, already has broken the record in the theological department, and has as promising class in theology and oratory as any other school in the country. The assistants in the literary department are Misses Anna Britt, and Leona Troutman. The fromer a graduate of the school, the latter a teacher from Colorado who is taking special work in the school with a view of perfecting herself for better work. The above able corps of teachers are laboring earnestly for the uplift of humanity at large, and their labors combined with the refined religious environments can have but one result success. All of the work of the school is supervised by Dr Vernon, the well known negro educator who is so eloquently pleading a place for negro boys and girls among the good noble and intellectual, and his efforts are having a telling effect in the increased attendance at the school this year. When a man has his aim the good of others, by sacrificing, unselfish labor, success is bound to crown his effort. Dr. Vernon has succeeded in getting in one of the most approved courses of study and is conducting one of the most progressive institutions of learning in the United States. The athletic associations are young but vigorous and promising. There ars now over 100 students here and president Vernou says more are coming, according to requests for catalogues and rooms. THE TWENTIETH CENTURY WONDER 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 702, N. Topeka, Kas. Enrollment fee for new societies, $1.50; for old ones, $1.00. Please attend to this at once, as all clubs who wish to be represented on the programme must report on or before November 21, 1903. T. W. BELL, President. E. G. STAFFORD, Corresponding Secretary. 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—T. T. Attwell, General Sales Agent, Tuskegee, Alabama. (P. O. money or express order.) In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. Rosa M. Inman, plaintiff, va. James Inman, defendant. To James Inman, the Above Named Defendant:—You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the plaintiff, Rosa M. Inman, and that you must answer the petition filed therein on or before the 17th day of December, 1903, or the allegations therein contained will be taken as true, and judgment will be rendered against you, divoring this plaintiff from you, and for all other proper relief. ROSA M. INMAN. By Her Attorney, W. I. Jamison. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. By Anna M. Tilson, Deputy. [Seal.] 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. MARGARET WARREN MARGARET WARREN, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNary, Her Attorney OFFICE HOURS. to 10 A. M. to 7 P.M. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered day and night. 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., 1895 ST HAIR DRESSING Straightine Makes A "Forum" was organized at the A. M. E. church last week with Mr. Steele as president. They hold their initial meeting at the church Monday. A program was rendered and refreshments served. After an introductory talk by the president, Rev. Caldwell spoke on "Young Men." Lawyer Kelley spoke from the subject, "Live up to the Best That is in You." Mr. Ernest Evans rendered a vocal solo. Several selections were rendered by the mandolin club. Rev. Caldwell delivered an excellent sermon Sunday from the subject: "Wanted—A Man." Rev. Caldwell is putting forth strenuous efforts to save the men of the race. Rev. Dixon presented his wife with a fine piano last week. Mrs. Dixon is a musician of rare ability and has one of the sweetest voices it has been our pleasure to hear. Miss Florence Gaiter returned to Troy last week. The Dramatic club met with Mrs. Chas. Cleveland Tuesday evening. Miss Jennie Carpenter is on the sick list. Mrs. Bell Farris is critically ill and it is said she cannot recover. Rev. Cohron is expected home from St. Paul this week. Miss Ada Richardson has been employed by Dr. Weeman, an eye and ear specialist. Miss Mabel Dixon is employed by Dr. Crossland. Postman Allen is indisposed. The Alpha Art club, the oldest of its kind in the state, organized eight years ago by Mrs. Mey Bowser-Branche, was, with a few of its friends, royally entertained last Friday from 3 to 6 p. m., by the following members of the club: Mesdames A. V. Watkins, Dovie Moberly, Anna Cox, S. Fields, K. Maupin and Miss L. J. Harlan. The house was darkened, the gas lighted and the elegant menu prepared by our best cateress, Mrs. C. Cox, was a delight to the eye and a joy to the palate. Beautiful souvenir cards, in gold monogram, with bows of ribbon, club colors, to bind three hearts together were given each member, while four small cards each containing letters, which when transposed, formed words of articles used in art work, were also distributed. The prizes for this were won by Mrs. R. E. Patterson, first, and Mrs. U. F. Scales, the booby. It was about the swellest reception ever given by any of the clubs in the city. The Olympian whist club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Johnson at their beautiful home last Wednesday evening. It will meet with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Branche Nov. 19th. The ways and means committee of the Orphans' home has made first payment on a home at the corner of Washington and Ninth streets. It is a large house with ample grounds, but it will be something of a struggle to fully pay for it. We Do all Kinds of JOB Printing See US. SATURDAY We will establish a relief fund in behalf of the poor. You will not be asked to contribute one cent directly, but indirectly you can be a factor in its successful issue. Saturday we propose to place aside, for the benefit of the Associated Charities two per cent of the gross receipts from sales made on that day. Or in other words, if our sales be one thousand dollars, the Associated Charities can draw on us for $20.00. If the sales be $2000 (and they should be with such an incentive) we shall pay over the sum of $40.00 Imagine the size of the relief fund were other merchants and professional men to join. Just think of the opportunity that is here presented to purchase goods at Absolute Cost and render assistance to the needy also. The hardships of the winter months are confronting us, and with fuel at the present high price, with meat and provisions at greatly increased cost, the most obtuse mind can draw the inference as to the situation that will soon stare us in the face. For that day we are not pleading for ourselves, the success of our sale being already assured. We shall put on an increased force, but would ask you to oblige us by coming as early in the day as possible. It would be an enduring and grand monument to anyone remaining in business to inaugurate a movement like this, and to the poor it would mean much, very much. HARRY W. LOHRMAN, the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been Sued in the above named Court, by the plaintiff, Efie M. Lohrman, and that you must answer the petition filed therein on or before the 27th day of December, 1903, or the allegations contained therein will be taken as true and judgment divorcing the plaintiff from you, and for the custody of Minor Child will be rendered accordingly. SPECIAL LAND BUYERS' EXCURSIONS Will run to the new lands of Greer County, Oklahoma, and other sections of the great Southwest in November and December, via the 'Frisco System. Are you looking for rich and fertile farming lands in the Southwest which you can buy for from one-fourth to one-tenth the cost of lands of the East and North? They produce as much acre for acre. Here is a chance to better your condition and add a liberal amount to your pocket book. For full particulars and special railroad rates apply at once to R. S. Lemon. Secretary 'Frisco System Immigration Bureau, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. R. Ransom spent Thursday in the city. Mrs. Ben Hutchins is the mother of a fine boy. G. A. Bigbee is the new headwaiter at the Copeland. Miss Olivia McCampbell of Kansas City is visiting in the city. Rev. H. W. King, of Lawrence spent Tuesday in the city. Holy Sacrament was participated by a large number last Sabbath Miss Biddie Manson was in Rossville this week, visiting her sister. The Blind Boone Concert company was at the Chiles Hotel this week. Mrs. T. H. McCampbell of Kansas City, Mo, is visiting in the city this week. Mr. Golden of Weston, Mo. is stopping with Charles Morton for a while. Mr. Timothy W Cooper of Kans. City visited friends in the City Sunday. The little son of Richard Slaughter died this week, aged three months. Do you trade at Lee's Drug Store? If you don't, don't you think you ought to? Rev. J. H. Taylor spent Monday in the city, the guest of Dr. F. G Snelson. Dr. J. E Porter, of Pittsburg Kans. spent a few days in the city this week. Frank Moss left Tuesday for Las Vegas, New Mexico, where he will locate. Miss Georgia Hamilton returned Monday from Colorado after an extended visit. If you want good, fresh meat, call at 110 West Eighth street. Mullins is the man. Mr. Arthur Pullum of Kansas City spent Sunday in the City visiting friends. Mr. U. F. Scales, of Kansas City was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jordan last week. Mrs. Cole, of Kansas City is the guest of Mrs. Robert Roland, Fifteenth and Adams. Mr. D. A. Henderson, of the law department of K. U. spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. Miss Inez Woods spent Saturday in Eskridge, Kans. the guest of the Boone Concert Company. Mrs. W. R. Kuykendall has returned from Omaha, after a pleasant to her mother. Lee, the Druggist, handles 41 brands of Finest Cigars made. All 5-cent Cigars, 6 for 25 cents; boxes of 50, $2.00. Do you eat spare bones. chittlings, ears, pig tails. Call at Mullins', 110 East Eighth street. Miss Lou Jamison visited her parents last week. She is attending the Normal school. Mrs. W. M. McCoy entertained Miss Rachel Hanson at five-o'clock tea Tuesday evening. Mr. Fred Dennie, of Kansas City, was among the excursionists in the city Sunday, visiting friends. Miss Bertha Garrett, of Leavenworth is the guest of Mrs. O. A. Taylor and Miss Bertha Harlan. Mrs. Mame E. Johns returned home Wednesday, after an extended visit with friends in Omaha. Mrs. J. M. Wright entertained at dinner Tuesday, complimentary to the Blind Boone Concert company. Alice, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Smith, is suffering with a severe attack of typhoid fever. C. Reed, son of Attorney Joe Reed, is visiting his father this week. He is engineer on the St. Paul K. R. Mrs. J. W. Boone, of Columbia, Mo. spent Wednesday in the city, the guest of her husband, Blind Boone. Mesdames M. Roberts and H. H. De Shattio, who have been visiting in St. Mary's, Kan., returned home Monday. Mrs. W. H. Walton, of Leavenworth, visited in the City last week the guest of her daughter, Miss Hattie Walton. Why are the physicians so careful to tell you to take your prescriptions to Lee's? It is because they know they will be filled exactly right. Y ROS. SALE ND SATURDAY. Them-Be Early! HAVE ONE? COMPLETE Embroidery Outfit 25 cents INEN CENTERPIECE. a Japanese Needleworker. WHY NOT HAVE ONE? A COMPLETE 4 Skeins of RICHARDSON'S Grand Prize FOLIOSILK 1 dozen English Steel EMBROIDERY NEEDLES. Your choice in six designs—American Beauty Rose, Strawberry, Wild Rose, Holly, Poppy and Violet. The Centerpiece is linen, all linen and nothing but linen. The other articles included in the Outfit are first-class. You know a bargain. Come early and secure an Outfit, as we do not guarantee to furnish any more at this price after this lot is sold. J. H. Hoard, Supt. of Mines at Henryetta, I. T., was in the city last Tuesday in the interest of the Topeka and Indian Territory Land, Coal and Development company. Messrs. John Overr, George Scott and Sherman Huff, formerly of this city, but now of Chicago, passed through the city Saturday, enroute for California. The rally at the C. M. E. church will be on the fifth Sunday of this month, instead of the fourth Sunday, work on the building being somewhat delayed. W. I. Jamison, attorney-at-law, was in Kausas City this week on legal business. He is the leader in the divorce cases, having brought six in the same day. Grand Eminent Commander Jas. Mason and Grand High Priest A. P. Smith arched and knighted several into the mysteries of the secret work at Emporia this week. To the stock holders of the Topeka and Indian Territory Land, Coal Development and company: We are shipping coal. All stock holders must try and pay up. We want houses for our miners to live in, scales to weigh on. Miss Agnes Persley has returned to her old position on the THE PLAINDEALER. Miss Persley is one of the fastest and best compositors that ever worked on this paper and we are glad to have her with us. Jas Mitchell, of Burlingame, arrived Monday, and has accepted a "sit" on this paper. He is a graduate of The State Agricultural College, printing department, and we believe he will be a valuable addition to this paper. Charles Lytle has opened one of the neatest barber shops in the city at 109 West Fifth street. It is handsomely furnished, and has two fine bathtubs in connection. Mr. Lytle is a young man, full of energy, and pluck, and we hope to see him do well. Friday evening, Nov. 6, at Odd Fellows' Hall, 420 Kans. ave., a grand concert and entertainment was given by Capital City Council No. 1—Knights and Ladies of Protection. A large audience was present and showed their appreciation of this great organization. Misses Ota Perkins and Lizzie Scott entertained about 30 young people Friday evening at a G. S. E. party in honor of Miss Lizzie Lewis, who left Saturday for Chicago. A dainty lunch was served, and a very pleasant time was reported by all. The Ne Plus Ultra art club met at the home of Miss Mary Clarke last Friday evening. The club had a very good meeting, and Miss Mamie Watson was added to the club. The club will meet at the home of Mrs. Williams, 1237 Buchanan street, Nov. 13, 1903. Three grain quinine capsules 10 cents per dozen; two grain quinine capsules, two dozen for 15 cents.—Lee's Drug Store. It is rumored that Mr. Gaitha Page, one of our most popular young men, will soon lead to the altar one of Kansas City's belles. S. J. Young is now with Brother Clarence, the popular druggist, at 501 Kansas ave. When down on the avenue, call on Uncle Shelt. Miss Emma Caldwell who has been visiting in Kans. City for the last 10 Month, has returned to her home for a few days. David Lane died at his home in Bellview last Tuesday. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn his loss. He came to Kansas twenty years ago. He was sixty years old at the time of his death. Hamilton and Stonestreet were the undertakers. T. L. Phillips and family of Weston, Mo. have located on his farm cast of Vinewood. He bought two car loads of stock since his arrival in the county. We welcome all good farmers like Mr. Phillips. We need him and thousands more to push the good work along. E. S. Lee, the Popular Druggist of 112 West Eighth St., has bought a large consignment of elegant ladies' purses, which are now on sale at a great reduction in prices shown on same goods at other stores. By buying a large quantity, Mr. Lee was enabled to get them at such a low figure that he will be able to sell them at about the regular wholesale figures. Wednesday evening at the Chiles hotel parlors, a number of the young ladies and gentlemen of the city entertained complimentary to Misses Josephine Huggard and Emma Smith of the Blind Boone company, dancing and card playing being the amusements. The ladies of the Excelsior Art club and their husbands were highly entertained by Miss Rachel Hanson at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Wims Wednesday. A three course luncheon was served. The club reports a good time. Frank A. Harris, who for several months has been employed on THE PLAINDEALER, left Thursday morning for his home in St. Paul, Kas., where he expects to spend the winter. He is a good printer, and has our best wishes for success wherever he may go. Mr. Lange, Manager of the Blind Boone Company, while here recently, remarked:: "I have been in about nine-tenths of the Negro Drug Stores in the United States, that being one of my hobbies, and I can say that never yet have I seen a neater, cleaner, more business-like store than that run by Mr. E. S. Lee at Topeka." Mr. Tony Long entertained at the W. K. T. hall a number of young folks in honor of Miss Hanson, who expects to make her departure for Washington, D. C., in about a week. The hall was highly decorated with carnations. The evening was spent in dancing and card playing, after which refreshments of the season were served. Topchin 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. DEPARTMENTS Normal, Normal Preparatory, Agricultural, Industrial, Business, Music and Milrtary Science. TRADES TAUGHT Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Dress making, Laundrying, Agriculture in its varied phases, Technical and Mechanical Drawing. Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Laundrying, Rasketry, Domestic Science, Agvaried phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Architec tianical 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 attention given home training of maintained. Form of 105 acres very best, Endorsed by ministers The Fall Term begins Tuesday the opening day. For further info WM. R. CA reasonable. Self help encouraged. Very careful in home training of young women. Rigid discipline form of 105 acres. Location and sanitation the odorsed by ministers of every denomination. Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present. For further information address WM. R. CARTER, President. Topeka, Kansas. The Fall Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present the opening day. For further information address WM. R. CARTER, President. Topeka, Kansas. estreet & Hamilton, Stonestreet Successors to J. M. Knight. Undertakers and takers and Funeral Directors Undertakers and Funeral Directors ```markdown ``` We carry one of the fines Topeka. Join our "Burial A cents per week. rry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in on our "Burial Association." It onty costs ten book. . We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Join our "Burial Association." It onty costs ten cents per week. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. --- --- Society in the U.S. Our society is to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES MODERN WOODMEN. No insURANCE. The protection of a matter of insurance. Good agents P.C. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth st S. Our society is similar in character and management AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and DDMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without The protection of our families warrants no delay in the e. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Nail Sec.t 17 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. 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 families warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Narl Sec. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. The Official Tent Houses THE MISSING MOMENT IN THE MISSING MOMENT IN THE MISSING MOMENT 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 WILEY JONES, W. D. COX Prepristors. The Jones Hotel Muskogee Indian Territory. First-class accommodations— Seventy-five rooms—Newly opened, European plan, Fred M. Stonestreet. WOLVEN K. C. G. PROTECTION G. W. Hamilton- 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 Come to 829% Vermont Street, Lawrence, and see what the is doing, We are fitting them out in Jackets, Coats, Suits and all ladies wear. Prices below the average tailoring. 114 E. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 541 OFFICE HOURS {7 to 10 A.M. 12 M. to 4 P.M. Both Phones 454 {7 to 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M. D. Vitae-Ore One of the greatest remedies in existence. It cures: Reeumatian, Bright's Disease, La Grippe, Blood Poisoning, Sores and Uleers, Catarrah of any Part, Female Complaints, Stomache and Bowel Disorders, and General Debility. MRS. M. CHILES, State Agt. MRS. M. CHILES, State Agt. 116 E. Seventh St., Topeka. When in Topeka Stop at the Accomodations Strictly First Class in every respect. Centrally Located. Rates Reasonable. Unfurnished When in the city give us a call and we courteous treatment. Everything up-to-date. 112-4-6 East Seventh The Hirbour Steam Dress and Topeka Pantaloons Steam and Dry Cleaning of Fires For Ladies and Gentlemen. Furs, Gloves. (FrenchDry CL) Goods Called for and Delivered Pantatorium Members $1.00 per Month. YOU NEED A SUMMER SUIT! Covers In and Look Over Our Goods of MADE--TO-ORDER Prices Lower Now Than Ever Both Phones 872. [No. 115 W] Reynolds & Cl Unfurnished H city give us a call and we will ment. Everything up-to-date. 6 East Seventh St Lapour Steam Dye Topeka Pantatorium And Dry Cleaning of Fine G adies and Gentlemen. Feat Gloves. (FrenchDry Cleanin foods Called for and Delivered Pantatorium Membership $1.00 per Month. YOU NEED A SUMMER SUIT! Come and Look Over Our Lin MADE--TO-ORDER Good Lower Now Than Ever H phones 872. [No. 115 W. 7th Golds & Chil Rurnished Rooms. Call and we will assure you time up-tc-date. Seventh Street. Team Dye Works Pantatorium. King of Fine Garments gentlemen. Feathers, eachDry Cleaning.) and Delivered. Membership Month. NEED SUIT! Come Over Our Line ORDER Goods. Than Ever Before. No, 115 W. 7th Street. Childers. Missouri Pacific Route GREAT When in the city give us a call and we will assure you courteous treatment. Everything up-to-date. 112-4-6 East Seventh Street. The Hirbour Steam Dye Works and Topeka Pantatorium. Steam and Dry Cleaning of Fine Garments For Ladies and Gentlemen. Feathers, Furs, Gloves. (FrenchDry Cleaning.) Goods Called for and Delivered. Pantatorium Membership $1.00 per Month. YOU NEED A SUMMER SUIT! Come In and Look Over Our Line of MADE--TO-ORDER Goods. Prices Lower Now Than Ever Before. Both Phones 872. [No.115 W. 7th Street. Reynolds & Childers. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY THE GREAT SOUTHW Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Kansas, and the Indian Territory Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are on each direction, between Kansas City The Famous Hot Spots Are reached ONLY by this LINE Western Uni SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Kansas, and the Indian Territory. Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line action, between Kansas City and St. Louis Famous HotSprings kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Indian Territory. Trains are run on this line Kansas City and St. Louis Hot Springs 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 Univer University Are reached ONLY by this LINE Western University QUINDARO, KANSAS. For the moral, intellectual, and in of our youth. DEPARTMENTS—Theological, Class Preparatory, State Industrial, Music COURSES—Theological. Classical paratory, Carpentry and Architecture Book Making, Dressmaking and Tailoring, Business Course and Stea- ing Stock Raising, Truck Gardeni Laundering. Piano, Organ, Voice C ADVANTAGES—Good Buildings, tone, a Faculty of Twelve College- tially Trained Teachers. TERMS—$7.50 per month. School opens For Illustrated Catalogue just out WILLIAM T VERNON, A. Quindaro, Kansas. When in Kansas City stop at MRS. V L. NORTH's Ola Occidental Hotel and Cafe Watches. Money I S. Goral, intellectual, and industrial. ENTS —Theological, Classical, State Industrial, Musical —Theological. Classical, No. carpentry and Architecture, Building, Dressmaking and pla- business Course and Stenograp- raising, Truck Gardening, O- Piano, Organ, Voice Cultu- ERS—Good Buildings, Hea- city of Twelve College-bred Teachers. 7.50 per month. School opens Septu- rated Catalogue just out writ- ERAM T VERNON, A. 'M., Kansas. and industrial training Musical, Classical, Normal, Musical Classical, Normal, Pre-Architecture, Printing and Sewing and plain Sewing, Fine and Stenography, Farm- Gardening, Cooking and Man, Voice Culture. buildings, Healthy Moral College-bred and Indus- School opens September 14th. We just out write to NON, A. M., D. D. President. Watches. Clock. For the moral, intellectual, and industrial training of our youth. DEPARTMENTS—Theological, Classical, Normal, Preparatory, State Industrial, Musical COURSES—Theological. Classical, Normal, Preparatory, Carpentry and Architecture, Printing and Book Making, Dressmaking and plain Sewing, Tailoring, Business Course and Stenography, Farming Stock Raising, Truck Gardening, Cooking and Laundering. Piano, Organ, Voice Culture. ADVANTAGES—Good Buildings, Healthy Moral tone, a Faculty of Twelve College-bred and Industrially Trained Teachers. TERMS-$7.50 per month. School opens September 14th. For Illustrated Catalogue just out write to WILLIAM T VERNON, A. M., D. D. Quindaro, Kansas. President. Jeweler and Optician. 19 year. experience as a Jeweler 512 Kansas Ave., Topeka, K Neatly Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings 1001-1005 E. 18th Street Kansas City, Missouri 512 Kansas - Missouri 512 Kansas Ave., Of Arkansas Money Loaned on Valuables. S. Freidberg, FRISCO System 1 Railroad Co. SAINT LOUIS, July 1, '03. ANNOUNCEMENT. On this date the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company assumes charge of the line formerly known as the Ozark & Cherokee Central Railway, extending westwardly from Fayetteville, Ark., to Okmulgee, I. T., a distance of 143.9 miles. As will be noted by reference to the map, this line forms a connecting link between our Central Division and the Red River District. Aside, however, from the convenience of this connection, the road penetrates a section offering excellent opportunities to those in search of a new location, either from a commercial or farming standpoint. Fayetteville, its starting point, is located in one of the best portions of the Ozark fruit belt, and the line will open, to the west of that place, a country whose ability to produce apples, peaches and other fruits has already been demonstrated, and whose prosperity and rapid development is, since the establishment of railway communications, assured. Passing through the "Land of the Big Red Apple," the line enters the Indian Territory, near Westville, crossing the Cherokee Nation, and traversing the Creek Nation, a country that has lately attracted attention all over the United States by reason of Congressional legislation permitting the acquirement therein, by outsiders, of Indian allotments. The Creek Nation is known to possess as great (if not greater) proportion of available land to square mile as any other of the Indian reservations that have been opened to white settlement. The character of its soil and climate is almost identical with that of Oklahoma. Wheat, corn and cotton grow side by side, and all yield crops calculated to astonish, by their abundance and excellence, farmers from the older states. 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. TEMPLES. Moses Dickson Temple No. 13, meets the first and third Thursday nights at their hall, at 7:30 p. m.—Sir. A. H. Morton, C. M., Parsons, Kan. Mt. Tabor Temple No. 19, meets the first and third Thursday nights, at 7:30 o'clock.—Sir C. Parria, C. M., No. 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. Mt. Hoard Temple No. 10, meets every Monday night, at 7:30 at Taborian hall, corner Third and Delaware Sts.-Sir J H. McKinnis, C. M. No. 217 Sherman Ave., Leavenworth, Kan. Washington Temple No. 25, meets each Friday night at Sons of Protection hall, corner of Sixth and State Sts.-Sir Edward Henderson, C. M. No. 1917 North Third St., Kansas City, Kan. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES Every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. dress parade will be held at the Industrial Institute by the Institute Cadet company. Last Friday the boys acquitted themselves very creditably. The bugle and drum corps of the company furnished music for the occasion. The tailoring department has begun the work of making uniforms for the large number of new cadets. The good weather,this week has enabled the mechanics to make considerable headway in the work upon the girls' new addition to the dormitory. Principal W. R. Carter occupied the pulpit at the Second Christian church last Sunday morning. The young men have organized a male quartette and are training up to fill several engagements in the city in the near future. The Inability of Tuskegee to care for the 1048 students who were refused admission this year on account of crowded quarters makes the people of these Western states take a deeper interest and a more liberal plan of giving money and other donations to build up in Kansas a "Western Tuskegee" for the colored boys and girls of the nearby states and territories hence the unusual interest and progress in "A Greater Topeka Industrial Institute." The Business Course department of the Industrial Institute will send a trial lesson in Ben Pitman shorthand free to any person desiring same. Bell 'Phone 747, connecting with all parts of Topeka and Kansas is again in operation at the Institute. Mrs John M. Wright and Miss Iris Johnson visited the Institute last Thursday afternoon. The Printing department will soon have their new press in position to do the school printing and to print the school paper which will be much enlarged an improved this year. A number of students from Topeka have come out to the Institute this week to reside during the cold winter months. WICHITA NOTES. An entertainment was given at Hartman's hall Thursday evening by the ladies of the O. E. S. It was quite a successful affair. Rev. Young, ot Hutchinson, was in the city last week and preached at the A. M. E. church. An enjoyable entertainment was given at the Second Baptist church Monday evening. Miss Emma Finas died Tuesday of last week. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the A. M. E. church. E. R. Whitted, of the U. S. Twenty-fifth Regimental band is visiting his parents. Mrs. L. Gibbs, who has been visiting friends in Arkansas City returned home Saturday. members of the 10th Cavalry wish to express to you our hearty thanks for the write-up in your last week's paper and wish to say that the men of this regiment praise the paper most highly and assert that it is the best of its kind in the west. We are only sorry that troops "G" and "H" were absent, or the 25th would have been checked in her winning career as we believe that Private Seth Andrews "H" holds the army running record, Private Wingfield "G" the standing high jump, acting Trumpeter, Sullivan the running high jump. The records of these men surpass any made by those at Ft. Riley, and the "Mackenzie" base ball team is invincible. C. E L. 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. Address JNO. H. JACKSON Auditor. 720 E. Cimarron St., Colorado Springs, Colo. IN THE CITY Now the Best Equipped Medical Office in Topeka. Besides his large new electric atomizer and his new electric massage machine, Dr. A. A. Brower, has just installed a Jermane Static and X-Ray Machine, made by the N. C. Jermane Medical Electrical Co., of Indianapolis, Ind. He has also taken a special course in the use of this machine, and can now offer to all sufferers the greatest opportunity for treatment ever enjoyed in Topeka. This Electric and X-Ray Machine is especially beneficial in the treatment of the following diseases: CANCER. —The X-Ray is the only absolute cure for cancer, where it never fails if the case is taken in time and the patient has a reasonable amount of vitality. NERVOUS AND SKIN DISEASES yield rapidly to electricity, as it has a very quieting and soothing effect. STOMACH GROUBLE and BRIGHT'S DISEASE. —Some of the worst cases of these ailments have been quickly and permanently cured by electricity. THE X-RAY is also invaluable in examining and locating fractures and dislocation of bones, in locating foreign bodies and in examining the heart and lungs. Dr. Brower also treats all classes of cases with medicine as well as electricity. The public is invited to call and see the machine and consult him absolutely free. 711 Kans Ave. DR. A. A. BROWER, Gopeka, Kasas YOU That When a Man Gets Old and the Days Grow Cold He Will Need A FEW DOLLARS to Prolong His Life. In Order to Give All a Chance 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. University Including Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (1903-1904) will begin October 13, 1903 and continue seven months. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MARTRICULANT' Twitten fee in Medical and Dental Colleges each $80.00. Pharmaceutical College $70.00. Four years' graded courses in Medicine and Dental Surgery. Well equipped laboratories in all departments. Unexcled hospital service. All students must register before October 13, 1903. For catalogue 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 binder. Price $12. circular free. New Process Mfg. Co., Lincoln, Kausas. 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 State of Kansas, Shawnee County, S9. No 22375 The State of Kansas to Pearl M. Hatton, Greetings: You are hereby notified that James H. Hatton has filed in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, his suit asking for a divorce against you and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 22 day of September, 1903, the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly, divorcing the said plaintiff from you. W. S. McCLINTOCK, (SHAAL) Attorney for Plaintiff, (Attest.) I. S. Curtus, Clerk of District of Court. Notice. Notice. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS: Notice is hereby given to all creditors, heirs distributees, and all others interested in the est ate 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 distribu tion 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, va. Jennie L. Flemming, defendant. No. 22293. The State of Kansas to Jennie L. Flemming Defendant. Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the plaintiff, George T. Flemming, and that you must answer the petition filed by said plaintiff therein on or before the first day of August, 1903, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered in accordance therewith, divorcing said plaintiff from you, and for all other proper relief. 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.. 302 Ohio Ave. DT. SALLIE COX, H. P.. 25 Fifth Ave. St. Marie Tabernacle No. 19—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. 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 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. 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, 1911 North Third st., Kansas City, Kas No. 4, Thomas Holliday, 812 S 24th street, Omaha, Neb. No. 60, W. Ostein, 4 Lane s1211 Topeka. 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