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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. REV. WHITE IS PUGNACIOUS VOLUME V. He Tried to Strike Miss Sadie Barker With a Chair for Which Offense the Women of His Congregation Administered to Him a Sound Whipping Guns Were Flashed. The "B" street Baptist church of North Topeka seems to have a volcano left under the building since the flood. The pastor, Rev. H. W. White, seems to be out of harmony with a large majority of his members and is now resorting to the Tom Reed tactics of minority ruling. Deacon Abe Henderson has now well earned his title of general, and that will be the prefix to his name hereafter. Miss Sallie Barker, who assisted in capturing Rev. White and his obstreperous minority will hereafter have the prefix of Captain to her name. On last Sunday morning just before the dismissal of Sunday school she quietly notified such of the deacons present that Rev. White should not preach nor participate in anything pertaining to the church. She did this with no fear or trembling of voice. She was so emphatic and positive in the matter and her looks were so fierce that all the deacons filed out forthwith to a hiding place, and then notified the Rev. White that it would be best for him not to attempt to use any authority in the church that morning; that they were powerless to rule or control the members of the church who were opposing him, and that they were ready to resort to a general cleaning of White and all his sympathizers, and that in order to save the window lights, chairs and possibly a few lives, he would refrain from having anything to say. The deacons filed in from their hiding place, and Deacon Wm. Turner announced to the waiting army that the deposed general did not care to lead another fight. There was some talk of taking up collection and having the Rev. make harmony talk; but the belligerents on the other side would not even hear pro Mark Anthony orate over the dead body of Caesar. Singing Page, one of the Reverend's lieutenant's conducted a song service pending a temporary treaty and we are told that he was armed with a forty-four. It was worth the price of a good opera to have heard him offering such fervent prayers and singing in such melodious tones for peace. The following from the Topeka Capital is an account of the first battle of Bull's Run on Friday night prior to the peace treaty on Sunday: Nine members of the B street Baptist church, colored, were arrested by the police last night on the charge of disturbing a religious meeting. The police were summoned to stop what appeared to be a full-fledged riot and found the congregation of the church engaged in a free-for-all rough and tumble fight, in which the pastor, Rev. H. W. White, had evidently received the worst of the bargain. Guns, knives and razors were flourished during the fight, but none of them were used. The combatauts contented themselves with employing their fists and such clubs and stovepokers as they could get their hands on, so that no lives were lost and no one was dangerously injured. Rev. White was covered with blood when the police arrived and put an end to the affray, and has several scalp wounds and bruises, but none of them are particularly serious. The trouble last night was caused by the endeavor of Rev White to put between thirty-five and forty members of his flock outside the fold. For a long time the trouble in that church has been brewing and what the other party calls the arbitrary ruling of Rev. White started the row. HOW THE ROW STARTED. When two members of the church rose to read to the pastor the rules which govern regular church meetings. Rev. White threw a chair at Miss Sadie Barker, one of the princi- and the right was out. The reason for the exclusion of the some forty members of the church is that they attended an ex-parte council of the church held a short time ago, to reinstate Abe Henderson, whom White had ousted. White announced at that time that he would "fire" all members who attended the meeting and was endeavoring to keep his word. At a council meeting held last Wednesday night White and his crowd named about forty members to be ousted. The action was to have been taken last night. The other side was prepared and stated that if they could not get White out of the church any other way they would "lick him out." SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST PASTOR. They claim that the pastor has been carrying a big forty-five Colts revolver for some time past, and that he armed himself with a stove poker last night. It is also charged that he has been on terms of criminal intimacy with four young girls in his congregation and that he misappropriated about $100 which was donated to the church after the flood. Those arrested were released on their own recognizance by Sergeant McElroy. They were: Albert James, A. B. Stoner, Mrs. R. Buford, Ed. Davis, Mollie Blackwell, Mattilda Jones, Pink Blackwell, Olive Buford and Sadie Barker. It's the Proper Thing. From the Springfield Brouhers. The Gazette of Cleveland, O., a Negro race paper edited by Harry C. Smith, contained in a recent number an interesting-account of the outcome of the Mitchell lynching case at Urbana in that state. Charles W. Mitchell, a Negro of ordinary reputation, was arrested, taken by a mob and put to death cruelly on suspicion of having assaulted a white woman, a Mrs. Gawmer. It was a case of mob passion alone, for there was no evidence, as would have appeared on the trial; and the Gazette says it was afterward proved that no such crime as "Click" Mitchell was accused of had been committed on the woman, either by him or any one else. There was then an anti-lynching law on the Ohio statute pass, passed in 1896, which Mr. Smith had been instrumental in procuring. But a judge of the court of common pleas had pronounced the law unconstitutional and right on the heels of this decision followed the mob murder of "Click" Mitchell. The authorities of Campaign county, in which the lynching occurred, were prosecuted, and the case carried to the supreme court of the state, which decided that the law was constitutional and the county was mulcted in $5,000, which sum has just been paid to the hei.s of Mitchell in Ohio and Illinois. The Gazette says that the court and other costs in carrying the case in the Supreme court amounted to as much more, so that Campaign county paid $10,000 for the luxury of its mob. Moreover, the Gazette notes that no other murder of the sort has been perpetrated in Ohio since the passage of the act. In Logan county, however, two men of color and a white woman were roughly handled by a mob, and forced to walk 15 miles afterwards; and for that violence Logan county was made to pay its victims, who were not seriously injured, $2,700, and the money was paid promptly. Two years ago, a Negro charged with the same heinous crime as Mitchell had a fair trial and was acquitted, not by technicality, but on the facts. The anti-lynching law has justified itself as a proper and efficient method of meeting the mob evil. And there can be no question, it would seem, that the means of securing legal trial and just punishment or fair acquittal is within the reach of every state. When all the states, South and North, restore and compel the respect for law, crime will be punished and the shame of mob barbarism done away with. WATTERSON ON LYNCHING. An Ohio state law makes lynching punishable by damages payable from the treasury of the county in which the lynching occurs. This brings punishment directly upon tax payers. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 11, 1908. Opponents of the law have urged that it is not the tax-payers who are guilty of lynching but the irresponsible floating population which pays no taxes and consequently is not reached by the law. The critics of the law are less keen observers than the makers of it, however. While the active offenders in every lynching are the social debris which is not reached directly by the operations of this law, nevertheless no lynching can take place without the consent and tacit co-operation of the respectable body of citizens which does pay the taxes. The Ohio law-makers did not intend to reach directly but indirectly the offenders by punishing that element in society which might-hold them in check but which, without some such strong incentive as keeping down taxes, would stay at home or, at most, observe the operations of the lynchers without lifting a finger to stop them. Lynching is not the crime of individuals but of communities. That element of society which controls a community is the real moral agent that is responsible when a lynching takes place, and the tax-payers constitute that element. Under the foregoing caption Henry Watterson, in his Louisville Courier-Journal, discusses the much discussed and little understood attitude of Southern white people toward the Negro. He savs: "Judge Emery Speer, United States district judge of Georgia, who was a Confederate soldier, in passing sen- THE CHANGE It Will Be the Program From the fast standard in news large and increase too busy prepari vote much time trust that our re will make up for tion of good thir times. THE C complete history ever presented that will be filed THE CHRISTMAS PLAINDEALER. It Will Be the Most Complete History of Negro Progress Ever Given to the Public. From the fact that THE PLAINDEALER is not up to the usual standard in news matter this week, we feel that we owe our large and increasing family of readers an explanation. We are too busy preparing for the BIG CHRISTMAS PAPER to devote much time preparing large quantities of matter, and we trust that our readers will be content, as our Holiday Number will make up for all the short-comings. It will be an innovation of good things, replete with stirring incidents of ye olden times. THE CHRISTMAS PLAINDEALER will be the most complete history of Negro progress in Kansas and the West ever presented to the reading public. It will be something that will be filed away and kept for ages as a reference. tence last week upon two white men convicted of holding Negroes in bondage, gave utterance to the following sentiments, which will meet with the hearty endorsement of the best people of the South: Ill., when national reason or with mil- alter con- the idea "Now, there is a peculiar obligation upon our southern white people to do all we can for the betterment of this race which is among us, which was formerly servile and yet which forms so important a part of our economy. Most of them are ignorant, many of them are degraded, but it is the Christian duty of every white man in the South to do all he can to give the Negro a fair chance. I know the kindness and considerate temper of the southern people toward the Negroes. They are the very best friends the Negroes have. They give them an opportunity to work at any trade they protect them, and the Negro will feel safe in submitting any case to any jury composed of Southern gentlemen, no matter how serious the charge. Some talk wildly and extravagantly about the shotgun policy, but they do not represent the gentlemen of the South." "A similar spirit has been recently shown by the supreme court of Alabama. The registrars of Limestone county undertook to shut out the vote of Peter Crenchsaw, a Negro, on the ground that he did not come fully within the constitutional requirements. The court decided that he was entitled to vote, regardless of other limitations, under the provision of the constitution recently adopted which gives suffrage to the surviving soldiers of the Civil war. Confederate—and Federal a like Crenchsaw was a soldier in the Fed COLORADO'S NESRO NATIONAL GUARD Silver State Will Give Negroes One Battalion. PAUL CALDWELL IS CAPT. Topeka Boy is Honored and is Highly Commended by the Major--Topeka and all Kansas are Proud of Capt. Caldwell. Denver (Colo.) News: Before the close of the present week the Colorado National guard is to be augmented by the mustering into service of the nucleus of a new battalion, which will be exclusively composed of colored officers and men. This battalion, although the conception of T. H. Jones, a well-known colored man of this city, and a former first lieutenant of the Eighth Illinois national guard, has received the personal sanction of Governor Peabody, and, in fact, its recruiting at this particular time is directly inspired by the governor, because of the unsettled labor conditions in Colorado. Mr. Jones, who has been commissioned provisionally by the governor to recruit the battalion, has been selected as major to command the troops. Major Jones has been a resident of Colorado but two years, coming here from Chicago, CHRISTMAS PLAINDEALER In the Most Complete History of Press Ever Given to the Public The fact that THE PLAINDEALER is not news matter this week, we feel that the easing family of readers an explainer writer for the BIG CHRISTMAS PLAINDEALER is preparing large quantities of mail readers will be content, as our Hope for all the short-comings. It will warnings, replete with stirring incidents of CHRISTMAS PLAINDEALER will story of Negro progress in Kansas to the reading public. It will need away and kept for ages as a reel for space. Ill., where he was very prominent in national guard affairs, and it was by reason of his intimate association with military matters that he soon after coming to Denver conceived the idea of forming a colored branch of the local military, and for the past eight months he has been working to that end by creating a sentiment among the better class of his race favorable to the consummation of his desire. The commission to recruit the battalion was issued to Major Jones on Thursday of last week by the governor and during the seven intervening days he has worked almo-t constantly and has upon the muster lists in Denver alone over 150 names, nearly every one of which is that of a veteran. The plan which has been outlined for the new battalion contemplates the recruiting of two companies in Denver, and this is completed, ready for the actual mustering in by the adjutant general, as soon as he shall have returned from Goldfield, which is expected to be on Friday or Saturday. As soon as the Denver companies are mustered in, Major Jones will start for Colorado Springs to recruit a company from that city and the adjoining towns of Colorado City and Manitou, and from advices received it is expected that not more than three days will be required for Major Jones will proceed to Pueblo and there recruit the fourth company, and his orders contemplate that the Colorado Springs and Pueblo companies shall be ready for muster not later than Saturday of next week. Major Theodore Van Pelt, of the Eighth Illinois national guard, the former commanding officer of Major Jones, then a first lieutenant, who has brought his command into a most enviable reputation in Illinois military circles and who is also a veteran of the Cuban campaign, having been at San Juan and other important battles will reach Denver Saturday and will assist Major Jones in his labors. Major Van Pelt is well acquainted with many of the men who will form the Denver companies, and is very popular with them. Colonel Marshall of the same regiment is also expected. Among those who have been invited to be associated with Major Jones in the formation of the new battalion have been Messrs. L. L. McMahan, a well-known pharmacist; Claudius D. Bell, pharmaceutical graduate; Paul Caldwell, formerly first duty sergeant in the Twenty-third Kansas volunteers, Dr. W. J. Cottrell, who is the prospective surgeon of the battalion and is a graduate of Hampton institute, and Rev. J. E. Ford, pastor of Zion Baptist church, who will probably DEALER. History of Negro Republic. Not up to the usual but we owe our nation. We are PAPER to de- matter, and we Holiday Number will be an innova- nts of ye olden will be the most and the West will be something reference. The state officials have assured Major Jones that the colored batallion is to become a permanent part of the Colorado National guard. It will also be maintained as a separate batallion, and not allied with any of the white companies. Nor will it be afflicted with white commanding officers. Paul Caldwell has been selected as captain of one of the companies, and Major Jones paid a high tribute to the capabilities of this officer, saying that if the Denver companies should be called into service while the major is recruiting the Colorado Springs and Pueblo companies, Captain Caldwell, as senior captain, would be placed in command and that his experience was such that it could be guaranteed that the highest state of discipline would be maintained and no acts be permitted, which entail legal entanglements. Captain Caldwell was reared and educated in Topeka, and has many friends who will be pleased to learn of the richly deserved honor that has been bestowed upon. He comes from a soldier state, and his record as a citizen and as a soldier in the Twenty-third Kan-as is one in which we all feel an especial pride, and is a guarantee that as captain of the Colorado national guard, he will perform his duty well. Captain Caldwell is a son of Mr. Jeff Caldwell, one of the oldest and best torsional artists in the West, and THE PLAINDEALER joins in the chorus with him and his son's host of friends, in saying hurrah for Paul, one of the best boys that was ever in the state. In the death of Mrs. Frederick Douglass THE PLAINDEALER will say that she was a model woman, and if other men of our race could marry her equal, there would certainly be no objection on our part. She has demonstrated her devotion to Mr. Douglass and his cause by leaving a valuable homestead and his relics as a memento for the great struggle against slavery. Whilesome otour people denounce the marriage of Mr. Douglass to a white woman, we can all readily see that he knew what he was doing, and only demonstrated in his old age that he had lost none of his thinking ability to make history for his race. The press dispatches say: Washington, Dec. 5.—The Post says: Surrounded by the books and pictures and busts, and by the memories of her world famous husband, and in his historic home, Cedar Hill, in Anacostia, D. C., Mrs. Frederick A. Douglass, little less remarkable a character than her husband, died Tuesday after a long and painful illness. She had not been off the high hill overlooking the city, which was the Douglass home, for nearly a year, and had been confined to her bed for three months with a chronic disease. For weeks it had been known that she would never leave her bed. Mrs. Douglass was attended by Dr. Ida J. Heiberger and Dr. Stroebel. Dr. Yarrow was called in consultation a day or two ago, but it was known that her death was near at hand. Miss Putnam, her cousin, and two other friends of Mrs. Douglass and two nurses were staying at Cedar Hill when she died. Mr. Gideon W. Pitts, her brother, who is in Texas, has been notified by telegraph and is expected to arrive in a few days. Her sister, Mrs. Spencer Short of Honeoye, N. Y, was also summoned The funeral arrangements will not be made until the arrival of Mr. Pitts, her brother. It was Mrs. Douglass' wish that she be buried at Cedar Hill and that the body of Mr. Douglass, now at Rochester, N. Y., be buried there also. It is not known if this can be done, but the arrangement will be made if possible. It is thought that the Rev. Dr. Grimke, a life-long friend of the Douglasses and the minister who married them, will officiate at the funeral. The marriage of Mrs. Douglass, formerly Miss Helen Pitts, a white woman of education and refinement, to Frederick Douglass, the famous Negro leader, was an event that received world-wide notice. Miss Pitts was born at Honeoye, N.Y. She was a member of the District Alumni association of that college. She was said to be a woman of fine mental training and of fascinating manner. She was married to t e Negro leader in January, 1884, being his second wife. She was about forty-five years of age at the time of her marriage. Mrs. Douglass took part actively in her husband's life. She went with him on a European tour, and the stories of the time said that they were received with much hospitality in the European cities. Later she went with him when he was made minister to Haiti. When he was sent as commissioner to the World's fair at Chicago by the Haitien government she accompanied him. After Mr. Douglass' death in 1894 at Cedar Hill, Mrs. Douglass continued to live there. She did some literary work, writing a number of lectures, which she delivered in New England and New York. Her chief work, however, was that of planning "The Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association" and of securing the passage of the law incorporating the association. Soon after the death of her husband she decided that their home, Cedar Hill, should be given at her own death to such an association and that it should contain a museum of Douglass and anti-slavery memorials. The law was passed. two years and the association is now a reality. It is supposed that Mrs. Douglass will eaves the large property and all that NUMBER 49. White Wife of Noted Negro Left Memorial. Her Anti-slavery Museum. Mrs. Douglass to Be Buried at Cedar Hill. Remains of Husband to Be Laid Beside Her. the fine old home contains of books and manuscripts and pictures and sculpture to the association. Crusade Against Peonage. It is highly satisfactory to know that the southern states have not stopped active efforts for the suppression of peonage since the quieting down of the general discussion of the subject throughout the country. The convictions of last summer were in the federal court for the middle district of Alabama. In the northern district of Birmingham five citizens of Cooosa county pleaded guilty of the crime a few weeks ago, and received $1000 fines. Now it is reported that the federal grand jury at New Orleans has found indictments against several planters and contractors on the same charge. There have also been convictions in Florida and Georgia this year. It is manifest that there is an affective public sentiment in the South that will eventually protect the Negro from the new form of slavery, for the prosecutions have been, certainly in the most prominent cases, and, so far as we know, in all, originated and carried through by public officials exclusively of southern birth and southern sympathies. However insistent the South may be as against the "social pretensions" of our people, and however much injustice it may d while establishing what it deems to be a "vital principle," there is much to show that in the end it will give the Negro a better chance industrially. Socially the colored people can take care of themselves. They make no false pretensions, nor are they presumptuous. There are many white people in the South with whom the Negroes would disdain to associate. TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL Principal Carter will preach the sermon for the dedicatory exercises of the new C. M. E. church next Sunday evening. Mrs. Parks of Highland Park donated one half-dozen chickens for the Institute students' feast on Thankgiving; for which we are all duly thankful. "Punctuality" was the theme of discourse at last Sunday night's talk to the students by Mrs. F. E. Wasson. Corporal Matthew Seymour of Colorado was promoted to be a sergeant in the Institute Cadet company last week. The colored parents of the West are fast realizing that their children must be trained to use modern machines, and modern methods on the farm, in the shops, in the school room and in all the common affairs of life about home. The Industrial institute is training students to not only become better employees, but to become employers of others as well. Sumner George, from Tuskegee, the new instructor in carpentry and mechanical drawing, is a basso soloist of some ability, as well as an orator. Mr. George was selected by his class and delivered a masterly address at Tuskegee upon the celebration of Booker Washington's return from the North with Carnegie's $600,000 gift last year. The supremacy of western states will be decided this year at the Industrial institute by two programs of rhetorical exer ises, Colorado against Kansas and the West. The Colorado students already here are preparing for this combat. The boys' declamation contest for the "Bailie Wagner Gold Medal" will take place at the new C.M.E. church Fourteenth and Van Buren streets, Friday evening, January 22. Besides the Sunday schools of Topeka, Kansas City, Leavenworth, Atchison Lawrence and Western university at Quindaro have been invited to send contestants for this medal. We were unavoidably delayed in getting out The PLAINDEALER last week; in fact, it didn't get out until this week. We were ready for press before time, but accidents will happen, and one happened this time—the press broke down; not our press, for our new $4500 Cottrell has not yet been set up, but the press of the publishing firm where we have our work done. We felt sorry, and would have wept if tears cold have mended the press, for we had a good paper, and were anxious that it should go on its way rejoicing with its burden of good news and glad tidings to its numberless host of readers all over the country. There are some things of which it is pleasant to be reminded. Topeka has one of the finest street railway systems of any of the western cities. The work of reconstruction has progressed far enough so that one can conceive of what it will be when completed. Very few of us have taken the time or trouble to follow the construction work of the Topeka Railway from the time when it went under the new management up to the present. It would be interesting and astonishing too if one could know just how much work has been done by Negroes and how much money has been paid to them as equivalent. It is gratifying indeed to note that of the large mass of laborers the majority has been Negroes. They have constructed the grade, laid the ties, driven the spikes and regraded the tracks and, according to Vice President Myers, have been worthy in every respect of their hire. This is indeed complimentary to the energy, interest and perseverance of the Negroes of Topeka. Since very few of the colored employes on the tracks were imported, the work of the past six months represents an outlay of hundreds of thousands of dollars, much of which will go to make many homes happy on the morning when we shall celebrate the birth of the babe of Bethlehem. --- If current rumor is to be taken into consideration, Congressman Curtis might just as well get his tracts together and resume the practice of law. The powers that be are so adjusting matters that it will hardly be possible for Mr. Curtis to get even Shawnee county. This seems to be the ticket on the face, but the great mass of voters, regardless of party lines in the First district, know a good man when they get him. They do not propose to sacrifice utility to the satisfaction of personal spite and spleen. Mr. Curtis' record in Congress for doing things in a quiet business-like way is unsurpassed. We have heard this kind of talk before about beating the engine, but it has always come to naught and we opine that such will be the case now. Gov. BAILEY is preparing a Christmas present for some good Kansan. Into whose stocking this Christmas plum will fail there still seems to be some doubt, although the indications are that Judge West will succeed to the Supreme bench. NORTH TOPEKA is about the most exciting district in Kansas. First we have floods and devastation, then comes a division in the house of the Lord. We have heard tell of thieves falling out, etc., but we just don't know where to apply this recent skirmish in the outlying district in North Topeka. We understand that an armistice has been agreed upon and the probable result will be that Brother White will "go hence without delay," and the B Street church will call another pastor. This is as it should be: "Brethren should dwell together in peace and unity;" likewise the sisters. Be it so. It is said that every nation has a trade or following but the Negro, but this is a serious mistake. While the German makes the beer, the Chinese and Japanese do the fancy and artistic designing, the French set the pace in styles, the Italian leads the monkey, and so on down the line to the Negro, who is the only successful farmer. Even as far back as the days of Moses and Joshua the Negro was a genius in tilling the soil, for God told them that the land of Canaan flowed with milk and honey, and Canaan was the black man's country. Our greatest failure in these days is the lack of farmers. We crowd the cities to much. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Mae Taylor, Plaintiff, vs. W. Taylor, Defendant. No. 22545. To the above named defendant, W. Taylor: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the said plaintiff above named; that the petition therein was filed on the 30th day of November, 1903; that the said suit is for a divorce from you; that you must answer the said petition on or before the 17th day of January, 1904, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof divorcing said plaintiff from you and setting aside and holding for naught the bonds of matrimony now existing between you, and for costa and all other and proper relief. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk of the District Court. [Seal] NOTICE. The executive committee of the Interstate Literary association will hold its annual meeting soon, to transact business relative to the session which will be held in Ft. Scott, Kan., during the holidays. All literary societies will please select their delegates and send names of same to E. J. Hawkins, 12 Hendrick street, Ft. Scott, Kan., or E. G. Stafford, 505 Washington avenue, Kansas City, Kan. 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. NOTICE. 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. We Do all Kinds ol JOB Printing BARNUM'S We chose this day to tell our little story so that you, dear reader, might digest the same quietly and with understanding. Our story would appear too modest in comparison with the thunderousslaught made in tomorrow evening's issue by the special bargain ad. writer. There will be tremendous explosions of commercial values—terrific forces to throttle competition—carcasses brought here in the shape of bankrupt stock, good, fresh and new(?) stocks of merchandise bought, as you are expected to believe, at 10c on the dollar of real value. What dummies those New York merchants must be to permit such stocks to get away from them!! But when you come to separate the wheat from the chaff, you will no doubt observe that our little story, though modest of size, modest in its claims, will possess the impress of truth, the ring of genuineness. At most, the greatest of special offering covers but a few items—say 25, 50 or even a hundred. What is this compared to an entire stock, and no well equipped dry goods establishment contains less than five thousand items. What a wonderful opportunity to a community to purchase at ABSOLUTE COST and LESS any one of these items! Your child 5 years old is as safe to trade here as the shrewdest shopper that ever landed in Topeka. Did we buy merchandise rightly? If we did, you surely will—because you are going to get it just as we bought it. Look in our windows—card reads: "Study these prices well. They are the absolute cost price. Why need pay more?" The next three weeks will witness tremendous throngs here. You had just as well attempt to arrest the current of the mighty Mississippi as to attempt to stop people from coming here. The crowds during November were tremendous; during December they will be enormous—we feel it and we will provide an additional force of salespeople to make prompt attention possible. We know that the public generally are interested in price quotations, though none are now necessary from us. We will cater to this desire by taking an item here and there. If these seem jumbled together, just imagine yourself walking through our establishment seeing a picture here and there, and making note of it—that is all we need to do. 619 Kansas Avenue 619 Kansas Avenue. Tomorrow. leader, might digest the same quietly underousonslaught made in tomor- be tremendous explosions of com- ought here in the shape of bankrupt you are expected to believe, at 10c on ants must be to permit such stocks you will no doubt observe that our less the impress of truth, the ring s—say 25, 50 or even a hundred. dry goods establishment contains try to a community to purchase at shopper that ever landed in Topeka. —because you are going to get it by these prices well. They are the You had just as well attempt to to people from coming here. The way will be enormous—we feel it and attention possible. quotations, though none are now here and there. If these seem publishment seeing a picture here and You have been allowed and are allowed by all dealers 10 per cent as a courtesy to your profession, if you will note the above quotations we are doing from 15 to 25 per cent better for you. Cloak and Suit Department We desire much to have you pay this department a visit. Of course, we should also like to see you make purchases there, but that will be your own affair. Most beautiful Reefers for the little girls, $1.59, 2.19, 2.69—not equalled at $2, 2.75, 3.50. The late style School Coat for Misses from 8 to 14 years, of beat materials, in the muchwanted shades—priced $2.19, 2.75, 3.48, 4.89—cannot be matched under $2.75, 3.69, 4.88 and 6.50 Wonderful values in Ladies' Coats—coats in all lengths, in all shapes, all colors—collarless coats, coats with coat collars or storm collars—unmatchable values from $3.69 up, beauties from $5 up. Plush Capes from $3.98 up. Very fine cloth Capes at $3 and at 4.60 These Capes are from 27 to 30 inches long A visit to this department will be appreciated Persons desiring to secure any of these garments as Xmas gifts, can do so by leaving a deposit of 25 per cent In the Fur Section. A little overstocked here, hence a little less than cost Fine Martin Scarf—6 tails $4.95 was 6.50 Beautiful quality Electric Seal—6 tails, are $2.95 were 3.63 Imitation Fox $2.19 were 2.75 Imitation Sable, "long scarf" $7.89 were 10.00 Elegant Martin—"new shape," very long, $13.75 were 18.79 Many other very desirable numbers, a magnificent opportunity for Christmas buying. By the deposit of a small amount you can have them laid away until ready to pay balance. --- 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, divorcing 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.] 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, 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, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNary, Her Attorney In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Effe M. Lohrman, Plaintiff, vs. Harry W. Lohrman, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE HARRY W. LOHRMAN, the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been Sued in the above named Court, by the plaintiff, Effie 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. EFFIE M. LOHRMAN, By J. R. McNay. OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A.M. to - - - V. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered day and night. Patronize the... AMERICAN Steam Laundry and get the best. 114 E. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 541 Quick and Pleasant FRISCO Excellent Service to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida And the Southeast, and to Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas And the Southwest. Detailed information as to excursion dates, rates, train service, etc., furnished upon application to James Denahke, Andrist General Passenger Agent, Kansas City, Mo. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Sheriff Lucas has purchased an $1800 residence. Judge West will likely be the new judge on the bench. Hot and cold baths; sodas all flavors at Lec's drug store. Mrs. V. Ridley is suffering from an attack of pneumonia. Jefferson King of Oskaloosa, spent Sunday with Topeka friends. Mrs. C. Meaux is seriously ill at her home 406 Madison street. Mrs. Martha Fox, of Kansas City, attended the funeral of Mrs. Hattie Dean Johns. Try a ot soda at Lee's. Nothing "reaches the spot" quite so nicely these cold nights. Mrs. Jas. Brown will entertain the Golden Rod club this afternoon at her residence, 622 Fillmore street. Mrs. A. R. Eagleson returned Tuesday from Lawrence, where she had been visiting her mother, Mrs. Fanny Hoyt. Master George Hoyt, son of Mrs. Fannie Hoyt, of Lawrence, has gone to Los Angles, Cal., to live with his sister. London Wilson has returned to Kansas City after a pleasant visit with his sisters, Misses Jane and Bertie Wilson. A meeting of the national executive committee of the Knights and Ladies of Protection was held in this city last week. Miss Hattie Ingram, of Atchison, was visiting our public schools last week and while here she was the guest of Miss Hester Hawkins. Will Vaughn and his mother have purchased the Joyce property on leventh and Pine streets and expect o move there about March 1st. The Ivy club met with Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Dillard Wednesday evening and arranged for a reception and party to be given in the close future. Dr. J. H. Young, of Lawrence, has bought a 10-acre farm. He is not discouraged at the effects of the flood and is making some good investments. Mrs. G. W. Guy is working very hard trying to interest the ladies in a display at St. Louis in 1904. The art clubs of this city should consider the matter. Mrs. B. Murray, of Atchison, was the guest of Mrs. Robert Buckner last week. While here she was an agreeable visitor at our public schools. Presiding Elder Geo. A. Griffith, of the Omaha district, conducted quarterly meeting last Sunday at St. Mark's A. M. E. church in North Topeka. In strengthening your councils you increase the value of your policies. Every member of the local council should try and bring in a new member before Christmas. Mrs. Jessie Green of Ft. Niobrara, Ncb., and Mrs. C. Bannister, of Denver, Colo., niece and sister of Mrs. Hattie Dean Johns, deceased, arrived Wednesday to attend her funeral. --- Miss Hatcher, entertained the Golden Rod club last Friday at her home on Washburn avenue. Mrs. B. Murray and Miss Hattie Ingram of Atchison were visitors. The Ladies' Imperial Art club held a very interesting meeting with Mrs. D. F. Mallory Monday. The work of the club at present is an interesting study of the very popular fad, Indian Bead work. Henry Lee, of Atlanta, Ga., who for some time had been in Colorado for the benefit of his failing health, stopped off in Topeka a few days last week. The pure mountain air has greatly improved him. Mrs. Rebecca Murphy and daughter, Miss Ola, of Palestine, Texas arrived Monday, and will make this place their future home. Mrs. Murphy is a sister of Mrs. Preston Smith, 1222 Washington street. The trustees of the Knights and Ladies of Protection have registered twenty-two active councils, and the future out look is very bright. Col Beck, national president, is preparing for visits to the councils throughout the state. --- At Rest. Mrs. Hattie Dean Johns, beloved wife of Mr. Joseph Johns, passed away at Christ's hospital last Monday morning at 4 o'clock. Mr. Johns was the only one of the family at her bedside. She died from the effects of an operation performed a few days ago. Mrs. Johns entered the hospital on Thanksgiving night, having prepared dinner that day for herself and husband. They ate and enjoyed their last meal together. She made several suggestions to him concerning her personal effects in case she should die. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, thirty-eight years ago. She leaves a sister in Denver, Colo., a niece Mrs. Dalbert Green, of Fort Niobrara, Neb., and a husband to mourn her loss. She was one of the most faithful workers of St. John's A M. E. church in which she will be greatly missed. Mrs. Johns was in the family of the Hon. Charles S. Gleed for years and was recognized as one of the family. They own a comfortable and beautiful home at 329 Elmwood avenue—Potwin. She was conscious until within three hours of her death, saying that she was ready and willing to die. The only regret that she had and expressed was the leaving of her husband. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon from St. John church conducted by the Rev. C. G. Fishback, who paid an eloquent tribute to the memory of the deceased. Her remains were interred in the Topeka cemetery. The Knight Templars are preparing for a big time during the holidays. This is the first move towards St. Louis in 1904. Everybody should come out. A full line of best makes of rubber goods, including hot water bottles, fountain syringes, bulb syringes, nursery and hospital supplies, bathing caps, ice bags, sheet rubber, etc. etc. at Lee's drug store, 112 West Eighth street. There will be a grand musical concert at the First African Baptist church Tuesday euening Dec. 15 by the choir. They will be assisted by some of the best talent in the city. Mrs. John M. Wright, Mr. Ned O'Banion, Mrs. O. A. Taolor, Miss Pearl McNeal and others will assist. Everybody invited. Rev. John A. Gregg, recently in charge of the A. M. E. church at Emporia, was in the city Tuesday bidding his many friends good bye, previous to his departure to South Africa, where he enters the Bethel Institute under the auspices of the church. Rev. Gregg is one of the brightest of our Kansas boys, and the best wishes of all Kansans go with him and his cultured wife. Last Saturday evening the following persons were royally entertained at the home of Elijah Evans, five miles East of the city: Misses Inez Woods, Clara Williams, Hattie Walton, Minnie and Ellen Page, Lela Ford, Cora Bennett, Dollie Russell, Lulu Morgan, Fanny Todd and America Russell; Messrs. Ned O'Banion, Joseph Brown, Sylvester Vaughn, Frank Eagleson and Robert Martin. The party was chaperoned by Mrs. L. Russell. Monday evening at its first regular meeting Euclid Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M., elected the following officers: A. M. Thomas, worshipful master; W. W. Buckner, senior warden; Richard Hightower, junior warden; C. A. Morton, treasurer; Fred. Roundtree, secretary. The lodge is in a healthy condition, and has prospered under the guidance of H. I. Monroe and the present corps of officers; The installation will occur on the 23rd in conjunction with Mount Moriah No. 5. Next Monday night Kaw Valley Lodge No. 18, A. F. & A. M., will install the following newly elected officers; Dawson Thomas, worshipful master; Daniel Jones, senior warden, Jas. McCoy, junior warden; Mr. Merriweather, treasurer and M. W. Radford, secretary. A. P. Smith, the retiring worshipful master and his subordinates have given Kaw Valley a good, clean administration; one to which the lodge can point with an especial pride. It is earnestly requested that all members be present on the evening of the installation. Lee's drug store is first-class in every particular. It is a distinct Negro enterprise, employing at good salaries four colored men. It is a success and a pride to the colored people of Topeka. We thank the loyal Negroes who have, by their patronage, made it succeed. CROSBY BROS This is the Opening Week of Our Fine New Basement Salesroom. . . A Few of the Attractions in the Bargain Square. Bargains ON THE 15c Counter Cut Glass, Clocks, Venetian Glass, Vaseline Boxes, Handkerchief Boxes, Cuff and Collar Boxes, Work Baskets, Fancy Baskets, Waste Baskets, Desk Sets, Memo Tablets. Bargains ON THE 15c Coun Plates, Cups and Saucers, in Dre designs, and Japanese Ware—Blue other Colors. Hand-Carved Swiss Clocks Beautiful little Clocks, in dark w dial black with white figures. Long pendulums. Very great values in Useful Ornamental Clocks at the smallest of pr Beautiful little Clocks, in dark wood, dial black with white figures. Long chain pendulums. Very great values in Useful and Ornamental Clocks at the smallest of prices. Oscar De Pries of Chicago enrute to Salina spent Thuasday in City guest of his sister, Mrs. Jas. A Page Andy Jordan, the ever popular, "mayor of Tennesseetown," is now with E. S. Lee's drug store, and will be pleased to see his many friends at his new location. At the First African Baptist church last Sunday Rev. G. D. Olden delivered an able sermon and administered the Lord's supper. In the evening an interesting session of the C. E. society was held. A wise man prepares for the future! By taking a policy in the Knights and Ladies of Protection our people are showing their wisdom. This is one of the young orders, but it is growing rapidly. Messrs. Sylvester Vaughn and Frank Eagleson are preparing to open a dancing academy at the Capital City hall. It will be strictly up-to-date, and only those who hold invitations will be admitted. Sylvester Robinson, who figured so conspicuously in the recent school trouble at Chanute, Kansas, has returned to Topeka for the winter. We feel sorry for Prof., but admire the backbone and nerve of our people in Chanute, who knew their rights and dared to maintain them. E. S. Lee, the druggist, will have an elegant line of holiday goods to show you at prices you cannot beat anywhere in town. Beautiful toilet sets, shaving sets in odd and unique designs, manicure sets, perfumes in fancy packages full line of Douglas' fine bonbons in beautiful bonbonieres all styles. Boxes fine cigars, $1 and upwards. Swell purses at wholesale prices, from 60 cents to $3.50. Tuesday evening of last week, the "McKinley" club held their annual celebration, at which a large number of members were present, and all highly enjoyed themselves. A large table was spread in the center of the room, heavily laden with good things it was a feast fit for the gods. Refresments of all kinds were served in abundance, and at a late hour all departed for their homes, feeling that they had spent a pleasant evening. Secretary J. B. Bass, of the Kansas Lincoln Day club, since his return to the city has commenced preparations for the annual banquet of the club. This is the largest thing which is held in the capital city, and Mr. Bass indicates that the program this year will be par excellence, and that it is not out of the range of possibilities that Booker T. Washington will be present as the guest of the club. The program will be published about the first of the year. NOTICE There will be a meeting of the executive committee of the Kansas Lincoln Day club in the city of Topeka, December 29. All members of the committee are requested attend, as the program of the annual meeting and banquet will be arranged also the adoption of the constitution and by-laws and such other matters that may come up. By Order of ALEX REEVERS, Pres., J. B. BASS, Sec. Pictures, Jardenieres, Rose Jars, Work Boxes, Mirrors, Vases, Powder Boxes, Glove Boxes, Lamps, Tiffany Ware, Statuettes, Nut Sets. Smoking Sets, Tobacco Jars, Shaving Sets, Military Brush Sets, Steins, Juvenile Books, Dolls, Doll Beds, Doll Carriages, Children's Tea Sets, Christmas Cards, Attractions on in Dresden -Blue and kis 59c dark wood, Long chain Useful and best of prices. the 10c C All sorts of pretty pieces- best are Cups and Saucers, I Creamers and Teapot Tiles. Juvenile Books Stout board-covered Books, w colored covers. One colored ph illustrations throughout the large bright, entertaining, and instructi the 10c Counter ports of pretty pieces—some of the Cups and Saucers, Plates, Mugs, Bis and Teapot Tiles. le Books 25c board-covered Books, with Attractive covers. One colored plate, and many ms throughout the large book. Full of entertaining, and instructive stories. All sorts of pretty pieces—some of the best are Cups and Saucers, Plates, Mugs, Creamers and Teapot Tiles. Juvenile Books 250 Stout board-covered Books, with Attractive colored covers. One colored plate, and many illustrations throughout the large book. Full of bright, entertaining, and instructive stories. Master Charlie Jones, the little son of Mrs. J. M. Wright, is sick at his home on Lincoln st eet. Christmas ball on December 25, at Burns academy. There is every reason to believe that all attending will have an enjoyable time. Reception committee: G. W. Warfield, president; J. H. H. Riley, sec'y; Wm. McKnight, V. P.; W. R. Garrett, treasurer. James A. Page, who has been employed in the Topeka Pension office for the past six months, left Thursday evening for Washington to resume studies at the Howard university. Mr. Page has been keeping up his studies by doing work at Washburn college at odd times. THE PLAINDEALER wishes Mr. Page every success, and we hope that the next time he comes home he will be able lo roll a pill or stop a pain. When in Salina, call on the MAN FROM IOWA at the Salina Club Room LUNCH AND GROCERIES A very handsome card was received this week from the Fortnightly club of Kansas City, announcing their htly their THOS, SMITH, 501 N. Third St G. W. Hamilton- Fred M. Stonestreet. et & Hamilton, Stonestreet & Hami Stonestreet & Hamilton, Successors to J. M. Knight. Undertakers and Funeral Dir nd Funeral Directors Undertakers and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of Undertale Topeka. Join our "Burial Association." It o cents per monrh. finest lines of Undertaking goods in social Association." It onty costs ten We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Join our "Burial Association." It onty costs ten cents per monrh. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. --- WOODMEN K.L.G. PROTECTION 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 Society in the U.8. Our society is similar in character to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro INSURANCE. The protection of our families warrants matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further P.C. THOMAS, J Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, K city is similar in character and management DIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and no 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. 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, Nail Sec. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Missouri Pacific Route SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, SOUTHWEST Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run in each direction, between Kansas City and The Famous HotSpring Of A of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska the Indian Territory.enger Trains are run on this line between Kansas City and St. Louis us HotSprings Of Arkansas Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line n each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis Are reached ONLY by this LINE When in Kansas City stop at MRS. V'L. NORTH'S At the meeting of the executive committee of the Inter-State Literary Association on Nov. 28, it was found that although a large number of societies had reported, there were others that desired more time, therefore the time for reporting was extended to Dec. 12. All societies not having reported by that time will not be represented on the program. Fee for new societies, $1.50, old ones $1. Address, Ola Occidental Hotel and Cafe Nectly Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings 1001-1005 E. 18th Street Money Loaped on Valuables. E. G. STAFFORD, Cor Sec., 505 Washington Ave., Kansas City, Kas. S. Freidberg, Jeweler and Optician. 19 yea. experience as a Jeweler. 512 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Ks. WILEY JONES, W. D. COX Proprietors. The Jones Hotel FREE! FREE! FREE! Saturday, November 14, a child's ocker with one can of Baking Pow- der, One day only. GRAND UNION TEA CO. 614 Kansas avenue. First-class accommodations—Seventy-five rooms—Newly opened, European plan. Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute "THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE Five teachers from that famous institution. The NON-SECTARIAN school for the Negroes of the W school of Christian Culture. Educational Institute, N TUSKEGÈE." amous institution. The ONLY the Negroes of the West. A Topeka, Industrial and Educational Institute. "THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE." Five teachers from that famous institution. The ONLY NON-SECTARIAN school for the Negroes of the West. A school of Christian Culture. DEPARTMENTS Normal, Normal Preparatory, Agricultural, Industrial, Business, Music and Milrtary Science. TRADES TAUGHT Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailorizing, Dress making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science culture in its varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Actual and Mechanical Drawing. ing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sew- Basketry, Domestic Science, Ag- nography, Type-writing, Afchitec- Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress making, Laundrying, Rasketry, Domestic Science, Agriculture in its varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Afitectual, and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES: Expenses reasonable. Self help encouraged. Very attention given home training of young women. Rigid maintenance. Form of 105 acres. Location and sanitation very best. Endorsed by ministers of every denomination. The Fall Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be the opening day. For further information address WM. R. CARTER, Preside Topeka, K Southwest Excursion help encouraged. Very careful young women. Rigid discipline es. Location and sanitation the ers of every denomination. day Oct. 13. Try to be present formation address ARTER, President. Topeka, Kansas. Excursion 3. st-class. 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. Southwest Excursion DATE: December 8, 1903. TICKET: Round-trip first-class. LIMIT: Three weeks. RATES: Less than the regular one-way fare. TO: All points in Indian and Oklahoma Territory Many points in Kansas, Texas and N Mexico. ROUTE: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Do let this chance get by. It will not come again winter. Visit the Southwest and SEE FOR YOURSELF much-talked-of progress and development of section. We have some straightforward literature the homeseeker and investor which we will gladly s if you wish it. Tell us what section interests you. and Oklahoma Territories, in Kansas, Texas and New eka & Santa Fe Ry. Don't It will not come again this test and SEE FOR YOURSELF the and development of that straightforward literature for for which we will gladly send, at section interests you. TO: All points in Indian and Oklahoma Territories. Many points in Kansas, Texas and New Mexico. ROUTE: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Don't let this chance get by. It will not come again this winter. Visit the Southwest and SEE FOR YOURSELF the much-talked-of progress and development of that section. We have some straightforward literature for the homeseeker and investor which we will gladly send, if you wish it. Tell us what section interests you. T. L. KING, TICKET AGENT, ATCHIBON, TOPEKA AND SANTA PE RAILWAY, TOPEKA, KANSAS. SANTA F Western Universi TA FE. University --- Western University QUINDARO, KANSAS. For the moral, intellectual, and industrial of our youth. DEPARTMENTS—Theological, Classical, Preparatory, State Industrial, Musical COURSES—Theological, Classical, Norma paratory, Carpentry and Architecture, Print Book Making, Dressmaking and plain Tailoring, Business Course and Stenography Stock Raising, Truck Gardening, Cool Laundering. Piano, Organ, Voice Culture. ADVANTAGES—Good Buildings, Healthy tual, and industrial training Biological, Classical, Normal, Industrial, Musical Classical ,Normal, Pre Architecture, Printing and making and plain Sewing, arse and Stenography, Farm- ack Gardening, Cooking and organ, Voice Culture. Buildings, Healthy Moral College head and Indus 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. AMONG THE CHURCHES LANE'S CHAPEL—C. M. E. CHURCH. Lane chapel C. M. E. church Fourteenth and Van Buren, will be open at 11 a.m. Preaching by the pastor, Rev. A. Berry, subject, "Revivals." Grand rally conducted by the officers at 2:30 p.m. Address by Mr. Whitney. Singing by C. P. choir and preaching by Rev. Williams of North Topeka. At 7 p.m. song service by Thomas chorus and lecture by J. Childers. At 7:30 preaching by Rev. W. R. Carter, principal of the Industrial school and singing by the Industrial chorus and collection; also revival meeting beginning Sunday night, conducted by A. Berry, the pastor. All ministers and congregations are invited to be present. Grand opening of Lane chapel C. M. E. church, the Second Sunday in December. Program: 11 a.m., song service by the C. M. E. choir and preaching and collection by the pastor. At 2 p. m., an address of welcome by Mr. Whitney, the contractor, and singing by the choir of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and choristers, Wilson and Thomas. At 3 p. m., preaching by the Rev. Taylor, pastor of St. John A. M. E. church, collection, and singing by the St. John choir. At 7:30 p. m., preaching by Principal Carter of the Industrial institute, solo by James F. Brock, music by the chorister of the institute and collection. All churches and societies are invited to come and help us. Rev. A. BERRY. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH. The services on last Sabbath were well attended, both morning and evening. One person united with the church. The first quarterly meeting will begin Friday evening with love feast and general class. Communion of the Lord's supper Sunday afternoon. The Sunday school, under the sup erintendency of Prof. Wade is in excellent condition. The trustee board met Monday evening and decided to pay off the minor debts of their department at the earliest possible moment, and run the department on a strictly cash basis. An effort will be made to pay off this indebtedness—amounting to $500—on the first Monday in January. Arrangements will be perfected for collecting the amount to be contributed by the members, and all the friends of St. John are earnestly requested to help place St. John on a sound financial basis ST. MARK'S A. M. E. CHURCH. Rev. A. Griffith, presiding elder Omaha district, held quarterly meeting in North Topeka in St. Mark A.M. E. church Dec. 6, 1903. Rev. Griffith preached three first-class sermons; in the morning, from Matt. 26, 41, "Watch;" in the afternoon from Matt. 16,18, "Upon this Rock I build my church;" in the evening from Zec 6:4. Large congregations at each service. The people of North Topeka seem to be well pleased with their new presiding elder, and also with their pastor, Rev. J. W. Williams, and much is expected of St. Mark this year. FT. NIOBRARA NOTES. Corporal Charles I. Saunders of the 25th Infantry band, and Mrs. Willa Dundee were united in the bonds of holy wedlock on Tuesday evening of last week. Their wedding was a surprise to their many friends. The "Corporal" is well known throughout the regiment and received many congratulations from his friends. GARNETT GLEANINGS Noah Collins of Fayette, Mo. and John Collins of Iola, were recent visitors in the city, guests of their sister, Mrs. M. Carter. Mrs. Overr, wife of Rev. Overr of the 2d Baptist church, has arrived from Kansas City. Miss Elsie Davis is visiting in Iola and expects to be gone several weeks. Miss Non Hurn and Mrs. Bessie Rogers-Woodard of Iola, were recent visitors in the city, guests of their mother. Mrs. Tena Stafford of Iola, spent Sunday of last week in the city with her parents, Charles Jefferson and wife. The annual sermon of the Women's Home and Foreign Mission society was preached on the 29th ult. at the 2nd Baptist church by Rev. Overr. Miss Blanche Johnson of Fort Scott was a recent visitor in the city, the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Ernest Spottsville and Miss L. Reed were quietly married on the 25th ult. at the home of the bride, Rev. Overr officiating. Rev. and Mrs. Overr are at home to their friends on E. Fifth avenue. COFFEYVILLE ITEM8. Prof. Tutt of Oswego was a recent visitor in the city. Dr J P Whittaker has bought a cow. Quite a number of the young people went to Chetopa last Wednesday to attend a ball. Miss Myrtle Smith has as a guest her aunt of Kansas City. Foster Williams wants a clerk—a girl who is willing to work her way up in the store, The marriage of Mr. T. A. Ingram and Miss Bertha Dawson Wednesday evening of last week was one of the most elaborate events of the season, and was celebrated in a most enjoyable way by a large company of friends and relatives, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Pinkard at the home of the bride's parents at 8 o'clock. As the strains of the wedding march were wafted on the air by Miss Cora Bledsoe the bridal party marched into the parlor where the short but impressive service of her church was conducted, the pronounced beautiful bride and handsome groom standing under a large bouquet of mistletoe. The bride wore white and carried a bouquet of bride's roses and white carnations. Mrs. Whittaker as bridesmaid, wore pink, the groom and Dr. Whittaker, as best man, wore the conventional black. A dainty repast was served after congratulations were extended. The presents were numerous and beautiful. The T. C. P. C. presented a beautiful lamp and a very fine piece of china. LAWRENCE, KAN. The Forum met at the usual hour last Sunday at the Warren street church and the program was good, especially the papers read by Dr. Joseph J. Kenner and Miss Smothers. One of the most beautiful receptions of the season was given by Mrs. Henson, the occasion being complimentary to Rev. and Mrs. John Gregg before their departure abroad. Dr. Kenner was in Eudora this week. Rev. Dudley has returned to his home at Ft. Scott, after a short visit with his mother. GALENA NOTES. Miss Mary Builds is on the sick list. Miss Florence Young was over from Joplin last Monday visiting her parents and friends. Miss Nellie Wheaton of Baxter Springs was a visitor in the city last Sunday, the guest of friends. She went from here to Joplin. Dee Hardiman was over visiting his friend, B. D. Bond. Charles Horton was a recent visitor in the city, the guest of his wife's mother. s. Robert Buford expects to go to Kansas City soon to reside. Aaron Coaker and daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Reed, were visitors in the city. B D Bond is suffering from a severe cold. Mrs Clarence Smith who has been sick, is much improved. Joplin has a newspaper now among the colored people. Miss Cora Lishey is reporter for the colored paper of Joplin. Miss Lorena Bond is expecting to spend Christmas with relatives in Neosho, Mo. John Martin and family visited with friends in the country last Sunday. 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. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special Attention to Diseases of women and private diseases. Official Residence of M.D. Surgeons Dr. and Mrs. Snelson were royally received by the Rev Wm Hawkins and his people at Ebenezer last Sabbath, morning in their first quarterly meeting. Dr Snelson preached two splendid sermons as presiding elder and at 3 o'clock gave the holy communion. Dr F J Peck of Allen Chapel, Rev Vaughn of St John, Rev Smith of Westport, and Rev J H Allen of Independence, were all present to greet their new presiding elder. Rev Christian of the A. M. E. Zion church, preached the sacramental sermon The claims were easily raised and on Monday night a glorious love feast, in which more than 200 participated, was enjoyed. At Allen Chapel Monday afternoon an exceptionally large number of ministers were present and made splendid reports of their work at the Preachers' Alliance. Dr Peck, the president, introduced Dr Snelson, the new presiding elder, in a very cordial address, and Dr. Snelson very ably responded. A very successful bazaar was held at Mrs. D. N. Crosswaite's residence by "L. W. A." for the benefit of the Old Folks and Orphans home on last Saturday. About $32 was realized for this noble purpose. The Ladies' Art met with Mrs W M Fairfax, East 14th street, Wednesday. The Matrons' club will meet next Tuesday with Mrs William Gordon, 2028 Halleck street. Subjects studied are "Statesmen" and "Physical Culture." J. R. Smith of the Christian church, after an illness of a year, was buried Sunday from the Christian church on the Kansas side. Missouri State Teachers' association meets in St. Joseph during the holidays, and the Inter-State Literary will meet at Fort Scott. Judge and Mrs. I. F. Bradley entertained Dr and Mrs Shelson the last few days while the Dr. is getting his new home in trim at 1101 Cleveland ave. Dr. Peck raised over $700 in his Thanksgiving rally at Allen Chapel, and Rev Bacote raised a little less at the Baptist church. Mrs. Steward, the evangelist, is at work in the city; also the New Century Musical Novelty company. Dr. Snelson will quarter Sunday at St. John. NEWTON NOTES. The N. U. G. club met at the home of Mrs. A. Reevly on the 30th ult. and an excellent and interesting program was carried out, after which the ladies were served to a dainty lunch by the hostess. The last meeting was held with Mrs. Dickinson where special business was transacted, after which a program was rendered. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. W. H. Brown at 427 West 5th street. F C Childs, Sr., contemplates a trip to his farm in Platt county in the near future- OTTAWA NOTES. Rev. Stewart, from Georgia, preached at the Third Baptist church last Sunday. Mrs S J Clayborne is home from Lawrence where she has been visiting friends. Mrs M Glaspie has returned from a visit with relatives in Kansas City. The Willing Workers club met last Monday with Mrs McCloud. Lunch was served and a pleasant session enjoyed. Fire destroyed the house of Mrs. I. Curry, together with all the household effects, caused by the explosion of a stove. Vitae-Ore One of the greatest remedies in existence. It cures: Resumatism, Bright's Disease, La Grippe, Blood Possoning, Sores and Ulsers, Catarrah of any Part, Female Complaints, Stomache and Bowel Disorders, and General Debility. LET ME PLAN YOUR TRIP WEST Write—or call—and I will tell you a ticket is to any point east, west, south west. 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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 Rock Island System BEFORE Our Great Special Offer 777. NOTICE! To the Knights and Daughters of Tabor Greeting: 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 death all things for good for those that put their trust in Him. Death has visited the following Tabernacles and taken from us our much followed members and left relatives. 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The Official Tent Houses 1. 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. 320 East Center St., Salina, Kas. C. P.'s ADDRESSES. 1. Mrs. Luia Buford, 2509 North Sixth, St., Kansas City, Kan. 2. Mrs. Musie Garner, 623 South Chestnut St., Iola, Kan. 3. Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 North Main St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. 5. Mrs. Mollie Spencer, 502 Vine St., Atchison, Kan. 6. Mrs. Mary Curry, Ottawa, Kan. 7. Mrs. Sarah Henderson, 815 Walnut, St., Salina, Kan. 10. M.s. Maggie Fishback, 119s Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan. 11. Mrs. Jennie Floyd, 408 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 12. Mrs. Bettle Johnson, 211 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 13. Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kan. 15. Mrs. Ida King, Box 1054, Weir City, Kan. 16. Mrs. Nancy Preston, No. 1507, Clarke St., Parsons, Kan. 24. Mrs. Emma Maxle, 411 Ransom St. Ft. Scott, Kan. 24. Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 East Eleventh St., Coffeyville, Kan. 27. Mrs. A. E. Anderson, Box 71, Lenapah, I. T. 28. Mrs. Della Dorsey, 715 South Fifteenth St., Parsons, Kan. 29. Mrs. Annie Coleman, 727 Miami St., Leavenworth, Kan. 30. Mrs. Amanda Lott, 424 Maple St., Leavenworth, Kan. 32. Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont. 33. Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 34. Mrs. Lee Anderson, 724 St. Francis St., Wichita, Kan. 35. Mrs. Gracy Davis, 115 North Twenty-fifth St., South Omaha, Neb. 37. Mrs. Susie Green, Box 460, Atchison, Kan. 38. Mrs. P. B. Gooding, Box 338, Weir City, Kan. 52. Miss Jennie Alexander, 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. 63. Mrs. Charlotte Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 77. Mrs. Susie Richardson, 1180 Buchannan St., Topeka, Kan. 85. Mrs. Jennie B. Taylor, —— Topeks, Kan. 91. Mrs. Annie Brown, 1717 St. Mary St., Omaha, Neb. 89. Mrs. Maggie Brown, 1108 Capitol St., Omaha, Neb. 92. Mrs. Laura Johnson, 2010 South Fourteenth St., Lincoln, Neb. 93. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., North Topeka, Kan. C. M.'s ADDRESSES. 2. Sir D. L. Bordus, Weir City, Kan. 3. Sir Geo. W. Taylor, 111 Mound Leaves St. Louis at 2:30, 8:35 and 10:00 p. m. Leaves Kansas City, Mo., at 7:15 and 11:30 p. m. SEPTEMBER 15th, 1903. Low Rate of $15 From St. Louis and Ksnsas 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. 4. Sir Geo. C. Tucker, 904 South Twenty-seventh St., Omaha, Neb. 5. Sir E. H. Walker, 133 Van Buren St. Topeka, Kan. 8. Sir R. M. Bingham, 1727 East Oak St., Ft. Scott, Kan. 9. Sir John H. Mckinnis, 217 Sherman St., Leavenworth, Kan. 10. Sir A. H. Morton, Parsons, Kan. 11. Sir W. W. Shobe, 336 North Santa Fe St., Salina, Kan. 16. Sir Richard Clark, 420 North Twenty-fifth St., South Omaha, Neb. 17. Sir Allen Garner, 704 East Twelfth St., Coffeyville, Kan. 19. Sir C. Parris, 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. 25. Sir Ed Henderson, 1917 North Third St., Kansas City, Kan. 59. Sir S. A. Ewing, 1200 Quincy St., Topeka, Kan. 72. Sir John L. Wright, Lincoln Neb. 436. Sir J. W. Barbee, C. M., 660% Main St., Deadwood, S. Dak. Queen of the West Tabernacle No. 1, meets the first and third Wednesday afternoonos at M. and O. hall, corner of Eighth and Washington Sts. Kansas City, Kan—Dt. Lulu Buford, C. P., 2509 North Sixth St., Kansas City, Kan. Rebecca Tabernacle No. 11 meets the first and third Monday afternoonos at M. and O. hall, corner Eighth and Washington Sts—Dt. Jennie Floyd, C. P., 408 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 12, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at Sons of Protection hall, corner of Sixth and State Sta., Kansas City, Kan.-Dt. Bettie Johnson, C. P., No. 311 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Fair West Tabernacle No. 63, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at M. and O. hall, corner Eighth and Washington Sta.-Dt. Charlotte Dalton, C. P., No. 1228 Barnett, St., Kansas City, Kan. Victoria Tabernacle No. 30, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at Taborian hall, corner Third and Delaware Sta.-Dt. Amanda Lott, C. P., No. 424 Maple St., Leavenworth, Kan. SPECIAL HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSION VIA FRISCO SYSTEM To Texas, Arkansas. Oklahoma and Indian Territories NOV. 24-1903. $15.00 Kansas City to Amarillo, Quanah, Vernon, Ft. Worth, Brownwood, Brady, San Angelo, Waco, San Antonio, Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi and all points in Texas, East and North. Also to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territories and Arkansas, except within sixty miles of Hot Springs. $26.50 Kansas City to El Paso, Tex., and return, and all intermediate points where regular homeseekers rate is higher. 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