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[titi TOPEKA PLAINDEALEKE VOLUME VI. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 8, 1904 NUMBER 1. —anaanaeoauananeuamomnaaequuauauaueauaunununDBnDoeoeooeeeeeuuouauauaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee As the Days Roll By,Carrying Us Nearer to the Brink of the Great Unknown, Let Us Strive to Leave a Record of Good That'Will Stand the Test of Time. TOPEKA NEGRO TRADESMEN eT eae eaa. + SOE arrest Po oy fal ~ psiaranet Ags FE een sheer, <a) See a Seen . ee eee ORE eee c\ WEBRSS. giecs my” 2S) rae rahi ca 64 ia, bins) ae A a 4 an » PEE | ae Bias oe | Rs , ae Meee! Gara ree - Ae Paes “ % be Xe Sees Ay : re pee . 7" on ee Sa ee +o , : ‘cos ae ‘ . Paincipat W. R. Carter, oF THE Topeka INpustRIAL Isstitute Prof, W. R, Carter of the $ Topeka Industrial In- stitute Delivers a Very Timely Talk on “The Negro Tradesmen of Topeka,” Which Was Heartily Rectived by the Audience. # * ‘Stenographicaliy reported by Atbert Hoss, In structor in Business Course Department. The following address was deliver- ed at Shiloh Baptist church last ‘Thursday evening by Principal Wm. BR. Carter of the Topeka Institute— the Western Tuskegee. The subject. “The Negav Tradesmen of Topeka,” was ot vital importance to the large and attentive audience whose hearty appreciation was shown by the many outbursts of applause. Mr, Carter said: “Instead or giv- ing you what some would term an address I thought it best to talk along lines that are of vital impor tance to the people here in Topeka, and to the West in general. I know that the word, “Negro” is a hard word for the Negroes of the West to swallow, Weare, however, Negroes, and we must expect to rise or fall as Negroes. Tonight I will talk to you about the Negro tradesmen of Tope- ka. Some time ago I had occasion to visit 5 ~— ry beautiful colored church parsonage. Speaking to one of the members, I said, “My brother, I suppose a cclored architect design ed that building.” “No,” says he, “a white man drew the plans.” “How about the stone foundation, the frame work, the lathing and plastering and the panting and paper hanging?” Tasked him, “White men were en gaged todo all this work” was his reply. And, my dear friends, in the face of these tacts he had the audac ity to tell me like a good many col ored people the Negro does not nec industrial training. The only plac where the Negro came in was in pay ang the bill for the work performed “J have made a very carelul stud; and investigation of the Negro trades men of Topeka, There is a popula tion of 40,000 persons in Topeks ‘There are 8,000 Negroes in Topek and Shawnee county. There ar only 214 Negroes following trade: or about one-fortieth of the entir Negro population, or one-two-hur dredih of the entire population of ov city. Only one an every forty color ed persons has any business takin unto himself a wife or husbaad—ha any business trying to establish home. These 214 tradesmen and a tisans are divided as follows: Cai penters: 7 old men, 8 middleage men, 6 young men and 2 apprentice Bakers: 1 man, ¢ lone woman, no a} prentices. Barbers; 8 old men, 1 middle aged men, 2 young men an ene apprentice. The old men ai fast approaching the grave, and on one, apprentice. to, Gil their, place Brick and stone masons: 15 middle- aged and old men, two apprentices. Blacksmiths; 2 old men, 1 young man, no appreauce. Brickmakers, 5, no apprentices. Buttermakers: 1 young man, no apprentices. Ce- ment workers: 4 old men, 3 middle: agednoapprentic s ‘Thiswork will svon be out of our hunds, too, Ca terere: 2 women, 3 Men, no appren- tices. Corks: g old men, 5 middle aged, 2 apprentices. Engineers: 2 ols men, nv apprentices. Electro: typers: 2 middleazed men, t appren- Hee, Farme's: 11 old men, 7 mid- dle aged and 7 young men. In this we ciily hitlode teh who Ore sep porting families from farming. Fire- men: 8 old men, 7 middle aged, no young men, no apprentices. Foun- drymen: 7 middie aged men, 6 help-| ers, uo apprentees. Furniture pol- ishers: 2 middle aged men, no young’ men, no apprentices. Glaziers, 1 middle aged man, r young man, no apprentices. Photographers: one, young man, &o apprentices. Ma- chinists: 2 middle aged men, no young men, no apprentices, Picture framers: 1 young man, no appren- tices. Plasterers: 4 old men, 4 mid- dle aged men, no young men, no ap- prentices to take their places. Plumbers: 2 old men, 2 middle aged men, t young man, one apprentice. Painters and paperhangers: 6 middle aged men, no young men, no appren- tices. Printers and pressmen: 1 middle aged, 3 young men, 5 young women, ¢ apprentie. Quarrymen, |40 middle aged or old men, no young men no apprentices. Stoemakers 3 old men, no middle aged, no young men nv apprentices. Tile roofers: 1 young man, no apprentices. Tail- ors: 1 young man, no apprentices. Dreesmakers, 4 middle agea, 8 young women, 6 apprentices. There is nc young women, who can afford to en ter married life unless she can make her own clothes (Applause) Nc young man has any business to marry agirl until he is able to buy these clothes. (Greater applause) Milli ners, we have none, How our gir! love hats. They will often buy fin hats when their thves are rusty (laughter) and yet in the largé color ed population of Topeka we have no one young wovnan who makes be: living by making hats. We have n colored miners, I tell you my friends, that we must come to th place that we see our girls lear dressmaking and that Topeka has: good colored millinery store, Ther Jis only one trained nurse—a perso Jwho is a thorough graduate in th | business, and no apprentices. Hait ||dressera; 3 middle aged women |Jyoung women and no apprentices “These statistics may seem to yo “sthat we have as many tradesmen | we need, but the fact that there ar jJonly 3x young men and women an 5120 apprentices to fill the various 17 *I places of the old and middle-age (Continued on second page.) ae hon Prominent Men of Shawnee County Who Ask Favors at the Hands of + # #The Republican Party. STATE SENATORS. missioner, announces himself a can-|in bis law practice. Since that tins Hon. J. B. Betts, who has served|didate for the second term, subject to| he has been practicing for hiwself a the north district in the legislature|the Republican primaries, He is|627 Kansas avenue. He was mar for the past two years, now thinks he| like most Republicans of our county| ried Nov. 6, 190 to Miss Edith Or should be rewarded by being placed|and state—deserving of a second |ner,daughter of Captain T, F.Orner in the senate. He was a faithful| term for the faith(ul performance of] and now lives at r2t5 Clay. He is: worker in the house and did much|duty. He has dove much for the] young, stalwart Republican, and ha toward securing the good legislation| people of the county and has worked| many frieuds in Topeka, hence wil in bis county. While he represent-| i= perfect harmony with the other}be « strong candidate. Mr. Fair ed the minority side of the machine, |Commissioners associated with him.| child promises if elected to eerve th = 133 . ae. aie ; BR Bk ct >: ee ? Bee ae 33 IN / HON. J. B. BETTS he burked it as well as anyone who was in the minority. Hes sincere, honest ard a conscientious Republi- can and can be relied upon to carry out bis pledges for the people of Shawnee county and for the success af nis partys Hon. John T. Chaney, who is now serving this county a8 state senator, wishes to announce to the Repnbli- can yoters of Shawnee county that he is again a candidate for re elec- tion to that position subject to the Republican primaries. He is an old staunch Republicun, and demonstrat- ed his ability as a worker in the senate; afterwards be was made chair- man of the ways and means commit- tee, wbich position he now holds. He knows the ins and outs of the senate; he knows how to take hold o! things that he thinks will be to the interest of the people, and carry them to success. He served this county as chairman of the central committec and succeeded in increasing the ma jority which the Populists had almoa wiped out. Mr. Chaney says his frends will stand by bim to the last which will insure his nomination and election. Hon, C. P. Bolmar wishes to an- nounce to the Republicans that he is a candidate for state senator subject to the Repulican primaries. He is a Pennsylvanian by birth, and came| to Kansas in 1873. In hisearly boy- hood days be did much to acsist in liberating the fugitive slaves in their escape from Muryland to Canada, the home where he was reared being close to the Maryland line. He is a good, safe Republican and 2 consci- entious business map, and can be re- lied upon and will always be found trying to carry out the wishes of his coustituents. He has been anim- portantcharacter in business and pol- ities since he first came to Kansas. | He has always taken a stand tor the right in all iseues which were of vital importance to this state and nation. ||He is outspoken and ably defends his side of the proposition. He was clerk of the joint ways and means committee of the legislature from '| 1874 to 18843 was a member of the ‘| house in 1887, and was clerk of we fre and means committee in 1896 ‘| When a member of the house he suc '| ceeded in securing some bills whicl ‘were of vital importance to thi }county. With his unlimited knowl ‘| edge and inturmaiion of the institu *| tions and their workinge in this state ')his services were invaluable to th ‘| committee upon which he wked; a: "| most members who were nev in th ‘! business always sought him for in *lformation. He promises, if electec "| senator from this county to be as bh * | hasalways been, plain and outspoken "| under no obligations to noone. H 1) will not be pledged to United State S}senator or doorkeeper, but will d ©|what he thinks his constituents ex a pect of him to do. Hon. F. W. Harrison who is now serving bis first term as county com- . of Me missioner, announces himself a can- didate for the second term, subject to the Republican primaries, He is like most Republicans of our county and state—deserving of a second term for the faith{ul performance cf duty. He has done much for the people of the county and has worked in perfect harmony with the other commissioners associated with him. He does not think that the people will hardly forget the duty they owe their servants when they obey them. Mr Harrison is a successful farmer and cattle grower and enjoys the dis tinetion of being a lifelong Republi. can and a fover of human liberty. Hon. J. B. Simms who has served this county in the legislature, and is at present a member of the same, does not care for that position again, but announces himself as a candidate for county commissioner for the 3rd commiss‘oue district, subject to the Republican primanes. Mr. Simms is a son of Maj. Simms, president of the Kirst National Bank, and one of the old timers who has lived in the mission township for the past thirty years. He is a successful farmer and stock raiser, and a good business man aswell. He is quitea politician and wielded considerable influence in the last legislature, being a mem- ber of the Ways and Means commit- tee and did much in behaif of the Topeka Industrial Institute. Hon. F.S. McCabe who is now occupying the position of Judge of the Court of Topeka, wishes to goa little higer, and therefore announces himself as a candidate for Judge of the District Court of Shawnce county to succeed the Hon. Z, T. Hazen. How well he filled the position he now holds is told by the peuple who placed him there for three terms. He has a host of friends and is well known in the county. He says he will be somewhere about the wire when the judge taps the bell. Hon. A. W. Dana who is one of brightest attorneys practicing law at the Shawnee bar, announces hie can- didacy for Judge of the District Court, subject to the Republican primaries. He claims ns good re- publicanism and sterling quallties are an assurance that he will win. ‘This is a three cornered contest and Mr. Dana dvesn’t count on being No. 4, either. Hon. J. B. Latimvr, whose ability is not question in the legal world, announces himself 2 candidate for Judge of the District Court of this county, subject to the Republican primaries, Heis a man well versed inlaw and has had several years practice and expertence. He is up- right and honest and can be relied upon to balance the “Scales of Jus tice.” Mr, Larimer 1s a Kentuckiac by birth and came from true Repub lican stock. His family took side with the Union soldiers. He is de veloping much strength and will b¢ | strong tactor in the race. ee Eee ne ene ee Hon, Welza G. Fairchild one of our promising young lawyers, an- nuunces himselfas candidate for the legislature to succeed Hon. Archie Williams. Jr, subject to the Repub- Iicun primuries Mr. Fairchild was bora in Paseyville, Posey couaty, Inciana, and maved to Overbruck, Kansas in 1889, where he lived until he came to Topeka to study law. He received his education in Over. brook high school, has always been noted ior bis studiousness and his early inclinations toward yolitice, wich began at the age of thirteer years. Before coming to Topeka, he worked onthe farm with his father ‘dar ng the summer months and at tended school in the winter. He came to Topeka in 1898 and entered the law firm of Curtis, Safford and Williams, and after remaining ther for ons year, be entered the office 0 Clad Hamilton and remained wit him until he was admitted to the bar While studying under Clad Hamil ton, he was employed in the las office of Geo. E. Stoker. -Alter be jing admitted to the bar he was em leg be UWB Gehack tn eaked bbe Petit akl eV are ate 4 in his law practice. Since that time he has been practicing for hiwself at 627 Kanses avenue. He was mar- ried Nov. 6, 1901 to Miss Edith Or- ner, daughter of Captain T. F. Orner, and now lives at 1215 Clay. Heise young, stalwart Republicun, and has many fricuds in Top-ka, hence will be «strong candidate. Mr. Fair- child promises if elected to serve the ape BRBCe aq ye Faggot i .. a a | ie. if USE c285E! LL = DE! h a iF d yeild q 7 HON, JOHN T. CHANEY. people to the best of his ability. He comes from the young crowd of Re- publicans, and is full of life and en- ergy, and is one who can procurs the proper appropriation for his county and state. Hon, W.A.S. Bird, who announces himselt as a candidate for a member of the legislature from the district comprising the second, third and fourth wards, is a man of considera- ble experience and ability. Mr. Bird has served the city of Topeka fer a number of years and is well acquaint- ed with its needs, He is a staunch Republican, and can always be found atthe post of duty. He is a great secret order man, having member- ship in over twenty different secret organizations, He bas lived in Kan. sas long enough to be known as an old landmark. Hon,Sam'l T, Howe, the leading member of the council, announces himself as a candidate for re-elec- tion from the Fifth ward, subject to the Republican primanes. Mr. Howe isa man of great ability, and wishes to serve his people another term, hoping he will be able to double his work. The people have implicit confidence in him, and will return him for asecond term. Hon, W. E. Sterne, who has serv- ed Shawnee county as county com- missioner, is doing much to relieve the burden of the taxpayers. He de- votes much of his time to looking up the business of the county. Dr. O. A, Taylor, one of the lead- ing physicians in Topeka, iakonce himself as a candidate for coroner, subject tothe Republican primeries. He should rece've the nomination without oppnsition, as we think the colored people should be represented on the county ticket. The doctor is a man who is pleasant tomect. He believes in progressiveness. | ‘The machine has made a call for the state convention to meet in Wich- lita March 9. Ed Hoch of Marion is si groomeh for governor by the peonle. Who is in con:rol of the Republic- an politics of this state? A convention of the honest Re- publicans is called to meet in Tope: ka Jan, 13, to persuade E. W. Hoch to run for goyernor, Somebody will be fooled before this campaign is over. Hold off, colored Republicans, for awhile: fet us see where our friends es aud what is to be expected o! them. x. FORT SCOTT’S FAVORITES al AN wb we 4% Mt. aaa Ake _ SS & * N ~_ eS | : Sean 2m ~~ ae S mY ‘ Ne mY a B ae BS N " Sg ERNEST J. HVWKINS. ‘The above is the likeness of Mr. Ernest Hawkins, who was recently elected president of the Inter-State Literary association. Following the precedent laid down by all former meetings of the InterState, Mr. Hawkins, who was chairman of the Executive C: mmittee for 1903, was unanimously elected as president for the ensuing year, Notwithstanding it would not have been policy to break the precedent, a better mau could not have been selected to meld the gavel over that august body of literay lights. Born in Fort Scott, Kansas, Mr. Ae f Be ee ‘<_" ae TG >. i ae J. 1. CURRY. The above is the likeness of W. C. Maxwell and J. I. Curry, the two revognized society leaders of South- eastern Kansas. While Maxwell is & Tennessean by birth, Curry is a fullledged son of the Sunflower state, having been born at Garnett. These two met at Ft. Scott and both schooled at that place. They have Veen the eame ae brothers for years, and at present are ruoming at their “Bachelor Parlors,” which will long be remembered by the Inter-State enthusiasts of 1903. _ The reception tendered the visit- ing delegation to the Inter-State on the evening of Dec. 26 by Maxwell and Curry at their so atyled “Bach- elor Parlors” was abeolutely void of criticism. The front parlor was arranged for the reception of the delegates; the rear parlor was can- vassed for dancing, and the spacious sitting room was tabled for whist gemes. The evening was enjoyed by about thirty couples at games ;.~—ti‘(<‘i;C;SOté*dS WILL HARRIS DEAD. We are sorry to announce to the public the death uf William Harris, which occurred in Indianapolis, lud., December 31, 1903. The passing ol this mau is lamzated by all who knew him or knew of him im the West, and especially in Kansas, where he was best known. He was burn and reared in Leavenworth, where be picked up the printing trade, and from that be- camza great newspaper man. His information of the men and women of note of his race is not to be ex- celled. Mr, Harris had worked on almost almost all the important Ne- gropapers in the West, and was liked by all with whom he came in contact. ‘As wa understand, he leaves no rel atives to mourn his loss. He was the first printer to set a stick of type on THe Topeka PLAINDEAL g; he remained with this paper three years, after which he worked on the Omaha Enterprise, the St. Joseph Radical the Indianapolis Freeman and Rec: ord: He was the founder of the Leavenworth Herald and several minor papers. Weare sorry tha died in a land ofstraogere, but frow ‘what wo see in the clipping below, taken from the Indianapolis Freeman, Pen Pictures of Three of the Bright Stars in Ft, Scott's Galaxy of Ne- gro Manhood Who Ate Destined to Wear the Crown of a Cotmplete, Success and Be Among’ Our Men of Power. # Hawkins was schooled and graduated. at that place, and after taking some preliminary training at the different Normals, more fully equipping bim- self in pedagogy, he entered the teachers’ profession thirteen years ago und has since been teaching in the public schools of Ft. Scott, at present being principal of Plaza school, with four assistants. Mr. Hawkins bears the distinction of being liked by all who know bim, and as a politician carries considera ble prestige, having been secretary of the Bourbon County delegation jt the Republican State convention two years ago,and is at present a stro-g factor in Bourbon County politics. His activity in the Bower sock~Allen fight will be watched with interest by all concerned. The Inter-State is to be congratu- lated upon their selection of Ernest J. Hawkins for president ot the association. i saree SSS, , we i al Bee Sa F b s and dancing, who, upon leaving, ex- pressed themselves as feeling that Maxwell and Curry were suitable timber for the Leap Year scrap book. ‘Mr. Maxwell, who is at present the head carpet trimmer at the Fort Scott Carpet Co, will leave shortly to take up business with his partner, Burt Sexton, who is now doing business under the firm name of ; SEXTONe MAXWELL, = Boomeensckcnees rostoieooattissasissd whose photograph gallery isat 1407 Market street, St. Louis. ‘Mr. Curry, who has been identi- fied with the T. W. Atkins Drug firm in Ft. Scott for the past eight years, has made his services indis- pensable, having taken and passed the examination of the State Board of Pharmacy, and will continue at his present place and groom others to follow in Maxwell's stead. Success to Maxwell and Curry. he was nicely cared for. Peace to his ashes! Mr, Will Harris, formerly of Leav- enworth, Kansas, died ‘Thursday morning of typhoid fever after an ill- ness of several weeks. Mr, Ha.ris was well known in newspaper circles asan allround newspaper man: he has been proprietor, editor and com- positor, the latter position he heldon the Freeman at the timeof hisdeath. A-year or soago Mr. Hartis was em- ployed onthe Ladianapolis World av foreman of thecomposingroom Ha wasan excellent workman and of considerabie scholarship, which made him a valuable man and whose ser- vices were always in demand. The colored atage, on which he was an- thority, will remember him best by his soubriquet, “I. McCorker,” over wnich appellation he wrote many ar- ticles that dealt with the colored pro- fessionals. These people, with bis friends and relatives in the West, will) be shocked and grieved to know of his untimely taking off His fri‘; bas ue Silo Larrea felt sympathy to his relations, and they. may rest a) thet he has beem,the subject 'Kindifest’ attention to the 3 published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. every Friday morning by : ME PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 119 EAST SEVENTH STREET. WICK CHILES, - BUSINESS MANAGER I. H. CHILDERS, - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Six months by mail.....75c Three months by mail.....50c Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, JAN. 8, 1904. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Hon. W. A. S. Bird, Ex-Cty Attorney, announces himself a candidate for Legislature from the thirty-eighth district, subject to the Republican primaries. Hon. W. G. Fairchild, One of the prominent young Barristers of Shawnee county, announces himself a candidate for member of the Legislature from the 38th district, subject to the Republican primaries. Hon.J. B. Larimer Announces himself a candidate for Judge of the Third Judicial District to succeed the Hon. Z. T. Hasen, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. The main proposition in the solution of the race problem is to solve the riddle, "How to induce Negroes of wealth to invest their money in a way to help others." To get land, to acquire home and establish buffiness enterprises is the one and only solution that will be satisfactory all around. When we place ourselves in a position where we can give employment to our young men and women, then we will have made one long stride toward the solution of this ever perplexing proposition. That Negro who has money and keeps it stowed away in some bank or in secret hiding and never makes any attempt to help one of his own race is a drawback to civilization and the sooner death separates him and his gold, the better the condition of the race will be. But that Negro who has a little capital, no matter how small, and uses it to better the condition of the race, is fit to be classed among our martyrs. If he has but one old plug of a horse and gives emplsyment to some Negro to drive him, he is infinitely more fitted for race idolization than he who has his thousands stowed away in some white man's bank. Let our men of means consider the great problem in this light and the end of perplexties will soon be in sight. THERE was a time when the Republican party of Kansas accorded the Negro a place on the ticket. In these days of Republican triumphs is the Negro disloyal to the party of his first love? No. If anything, he is more loyal, although this is hardly a possibility, for he has stuck to the name "Republican" when all else was gone. The white men of the party were dropping away to the rear and many wandered away from the fold entirely to be lost in the shuffle of conflicting issues; but the Negro has stood as firm as the rock of Gibraltar. What's the matter with the "slate-makers" making a place for some Negro? There is some excellent timber from which a selection can be made. Ir is now Judge W. D. Atkinson. We take our hat off to him. He had pitted against him in the judgeship contest some of the brainiest legal talent in the state, besides astute politicians, who won out in grand style, shows that he must be a of Born exceptional qualifications. Down on the Labette, evidently needs a little bit more space on the map if we jugde rightly as to her big feelings over having such men as Atkinson to give as servants to Kansas. THE closing of all the theatres in Chicago after that fatal and terrible holocaust of a few days ago is like locking the barn door after the hor e has been stolen. This guard against similar catastrophes in future is all right, but another such is not likely to happen again in the next two generations to come. But it does seem strange that such defects as have been discovered since this sad accident could escape detention so long in such a metropolis as Chicago. VANITY is a false star that guides many to ruin and sorrow. Too many of our young boys and girls are possessed of too great an amount of this evil and in order to circumvent the megre allotments of home, drift after things pitted against the laws both of nature and the land. The consequence is a tumble from decency and respectability to shame and sorrow, and many times to a felon's grave. The political pot is now slowly simmering, but ere many days have passed, it will be boiling over and all the fortunate ones will have scaled the sides to safety, while the unlucky victims will flounder around the rim, finally sinking back to their former level at the bottom of the pot, there to wait, as the afflicted did at the spring in olden times, for another troubling of the waters that their desires may be attained. A PLEA FOR A NEW WOMANHOOD SPIRITUAL AND MORAL One of the best lectures ever delivered by any young woman to her own sex was delivered on last Sunday evening at Olivet Baptist church by Miss Emma Brown, of Kansas City, Kas., to a large and appreciative audience. We take great pleasure in producing a few remarks taken from Miss Brown's lecture, the subject of which was "A Plea for a New Womanhood, Spiritual and Moral." "We really need a new womanhood. The world of men are so tired of the kind of existence into which we have plunged them and we must, out of our merciful natures, seek some way by which we may lift them to a higher plane than we have yet found. "Man once looked up to woman and regarded her as his superior, but in her great desire to be equal with man and to experience the sensation public honor and leadership bring, for woman's two greatest weaknesses, and her love of flattery and her desire to know all things and to explore and find out the "why" of everything, these desires have lowered her in man's estimation and now is her time to get back upon the throne and reign queen in the home or wherever the Dispenser of all Good shall design her to be. She should arise, go frward, asseeding every step, till she reaches her God, for she is man's glory, and he will come to her. She should aim to be a true woman, stouthearted and brave. Be one of the brightest of gifts God ever gave. Be a woman of smiles, not a woman of tears. Be a woman of hope, not a woman of fears. Be a woman of joy when sorrow assails. Be a help, not a ciog, when misfortunes prevail. Never mind if mistakes your life's path should throng; never mind a few jolls as you journey along. Be true to yourself and be true to your God. Be a home joy, a solace, the best that you can. "Oh, be what God made you, a helpmate to man." The audience unanimously arose as one in acknowledgment of her timely remarks. Surely this young woman is a blessing to her home, to the church and the community. Every woman, indeed, should feel proud of this renowned missionary worker, and should renew their inspiration to be a worker for the Master realizing that the harvest is great but the laborers are few. THE UNION OF THE RACE. A BACE ORGANIZATION WHICH IS COMING TO THE FIGHT CRYING "LET'S GET TOGETHER." "The Union of the Race," under the auspices of The True Eleven, is growing steadily. The Imperium just closed at Kansas City, in The True Eleven hall, was the most successful in the history of this body of women and men who are enlisting their kinsmen for the protection and advancement of the race. This society differs from all other societies in this part of the country in this; they are constitutionally concerned in the future of their people; not just the members of The True Eleven are ```markdown ``` DR. W. H. HUDSON. they concerned about, but the crisis which threatens not only the citizenship but the very existence of the race. It is a school house where Negroes are taught to put a social premium on their kind, to teach industry along all lines necessary to find them a progressive people. The Jews have their race circles in this country; the Italians have theirs, and in view of the growing maltreatment, the Negro should have his. If half of the attention and money the men of the race are now giving toward public displays to be seen were given to the status of the race in this country, the future would look brighter. But as the governors of states, and church bishops, to say nothing of the rank and file, continue, by actions and speeches, to mould public sentiment against us, we will soon find it well to come together and council a little. There is one serious barrier—too many men and women of the race are cowards before members of other races, and the only display of wisdom known to their associates are professional kicking and fault-finding. Always look around and you will find that this is a class which never does anything else. Unless we stand up like a professional people the white man will soon be close enough to make us wish we were together. The supreme officers wish they could tell of the many honorable steps taken for their race, but cannot confide in outsiders. Twenty-seven new points were adopted at this great meeting at Kansas City. In the "Sack Cloth and Ashes" division tears rolled down many cheeks as the condition of the race was presented and laid at Jesus' feet. The delegates thank the Kansas City Branches for the hospitality shown while they met in the seven secret divisions. A Branch may occasionally get a Judas, but as the word goes around the circle, Judas will soon drop out. Every member is at work now to send the Imperium to all the states. The True Eleven will live and grow as long as the cause they champion invites or cries for unity. Brothers in color, get in line. Address, PROF. S. B. TURNER, G. F. C., Rosedale, Kansas, or DR. W. H. HUDSON, S. C., TOPEKA NEGRO TRADESMEN (Continued from first page.) men and women in these trades is enough to make each Negro feel downcast. Figures are facts and tell which way the wind is blowing. "How can we account for this state of thing? I will tell you. (1.) Erroneous idea of work. Mothers and fathers ruin their children early in life by saying that they had to work and work hard during the whole of their life, and if they live, their children shall not have to work. A greater mistake was never made. God in his infinite wisdom has so constituted things that he expects each and every one of us to work and work constantly. The greatest heritage that a parent can give a child is the love for labor so long as it is honest. Jesus, the lowly Naza- rene, whom we all delight to read of to speak and write about, and follow in His steps, was a carpenter and earned his daily bread by means of work with his hands during his early lite. No christian is a lazy man. Parents must train their sons and daughters into the idea of having to work. (2.) Labor unions, some say, have been the cause of all the Negroes' ills. It used to be that alman who was a carpenter expected each of his sons to become carpenters, a blacksmith expected his son to be a blacksmith, but nowadays the average Negro parent has no business rearing a family because he does not show the interest in the proper development of his children that he should"I can't afford to worry with that boy or that girl" is often said by neglectful parents whose children are going astray daily, and bringing dishonor and shame upon their old gray heads. Another thing that hinders the increase of Negro tradesmen is that the average young man or woman is willing to pay the price to learn a trade. We do not mean the money standpoint, but that they are not willing to pay the price in time, in sacrifice of pleasure, and in the labor required to master it. So many want shortcut-, want certificates without getting what certificates represent. The white boy or girl spends four or five years getting the details of a trade, but the average Negro boy or girl is not willing to spend four or five months in mastering a trade. "Kansas is known as one of the greatest agricultural states in the Union. Kansas is able to feed the whole world. In 25 years Kansas will not only be the greatest agricul- "Out there in Kansas" HAVE been grown by far the bulkiest yields of wheat ever produced by any State, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, and their overshadowing magnitude is illustrated (by bushels) below. Comparison shows Kansas as gone beyond successful rivalry: 1892—KANSAS—70,831,000. 1893—Minnesota—78,417,912. 1901—Minnesota—81,102,627. 1900—KANSAS—82,488,655. 1903—KANSAS—94,041,902. 1901—KANSAS—99,079,304. Agricultural products and live prarie hay, 3,079,046 tons, valued at $14,217,194; wool, dairy and poultry WHAT OTHERSTHINK. THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER, Iowa State Bystander, The Freeman and the St. Joseph Spectator were among the exchanges that came to our desk as a special Christmas number, and while all are excellent editions, THE PLAINDEALER of which Nick Chiles is the proprietor and business manager, has evidence that Nick is always there in the "Nick", of time.—Colorado Stateman, Denver Colo. THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER under the management of Brothers Childers and Chiles came out in her full Xmas dress. It contained some cuts of our most noted men and also of our leading industrial institutions; as a whole it seemed that the managers had striven with all their efforts to get out a number that would not only be a credit to the "Sunflower State," but meet applause of the many readers of newspaper bureau. Brothers, here is the Progress' hand for continued success. THE PLAINDEALER, (Topeka, Kan.) one of the strongest Negro journals circulated, came out last week in great style, showing the chief executives of the state of Kansas, both white and black, the schools and industrial plants and orders that have re-united with the Republican party of that state for concert action in the future to keep out its principles in the leading ranks of American civilization. This seems to have been a special issue of THE PLAINDEALER, and it was indeed one of nural state but also the greatest manufacturing state in the Union. Kansas Negroes must prepare their boys and girls to take their places in these walks of lite. Twenty-five years will pass quickly, and if the young generation is not prepared, the Negro race will go down. Here in Kansas where a man is measured by thrift, intelligence and ability, we have made fast progress, but the future opening so brightly before us demands that we make greater progress. The Negro parent must be more concerned about the proper education of their children. Illiterary begets crime, and the only way to wipe out crime is to wipe out illiteracy. Do away with head illiteracy, do away with heart illiteracy, do away with hand illiteracy by teaching them all to work. Go to work! Let us preach men and women the gospel of work. When we can get every colored man and every colored woman to work, then we can feel that our race is saved. Andrew Carnegie, who gave $600,000 to help Booker Washington spread this gospel has said: "Happy is the republic that owns the Negro. The Negro gives us 11,000,000 bales of cotton each year, a monopoly of the staple that makes us the most powerful nation in the world." Just as the Negro is the great producer of cotton, he can also become the great producer in the agricultural and mechanical pursuits of the West. Let our boys and girls learn TO DO something that the world wants, and just as soon as they can do something that the world wants done, and do it well, it matters not whether they be white, brown, yellow or blacks. Ability and merit rule the world today." prarie hay, 3,079,046 tous, valued at $14,217,194; wool, dairy and poultry products, valued at $15,220,824.25; animals slaughtered and sold for slaughter, valued at $54,644.272; horticultural and garden products and wine valued at $2,088,553; honey, beeswax and wood, valued at $268,440.91. Total value of farm products, $223,984,498.82. 946,493 horses and mules valued at $72,301,132; 802,738 milch cows valued at $21,773,926; 2,745,586 other cattle valued at $54,911,720; 167,044 sheep valued at $501,132; swine, 1,770,585 head, valued at $14,164,680. —Total value of live stock, $163,552,590. Grand total of farm products and live stock $387,538,088 —an increase over previous year of $16,427,621; an increase in two years of $39,582,720; an increase in three years of $56,282,929. revelation and activity, and proves for the Negro a victory that the world, with opposition against the prosperity of the Negro, cannot defeat. The last issue of this paper was indeed a gem of manhood; it threw a cannon into the ranks of a generation which had its beginning 250 years in advance of the Negro. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court in and for Shawness county, Kansas. D. E. Vanderheyden, plaintiff, vs. Martha Vanderheyden, defendant. No. 22586. Notice is hereby given to the above named defendant, Martha Vanderheyden, that she has been sued by plaintiff herein in an action for divorce and that she must answer the petition of the plaintiff herein filed on or before the 23rd day of February, 1904, or the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgement rendered against her in favor of the said plaintiff for an absolute divorce. D. E. VANDERHEYDEN, By his Attorney, A. M. Thomas. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. (Seal.) In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. William W. Roblyn, plaintiff, vs Grace Roblyn, defendant. No. 22585. Grace Roblyn is duly notified that you have been sued in the District Court in and for Shawnee county, Kansas, by William W. Roblyn for a divorce, and that you must answer the petition filed by him on or before the 23rd day of February, 1904, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of said petition against you for divorce and cost of the suit. JOSEPH REED, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. R. Curtis, Clerk. LET ME PLAN YOUR TRIP WEST Write—or call—and I will tell you a ticket is to any point east, west, west. I will also let you know the it, when you will arrive, whether cars is necessary, and why you should ISLAND SYSTEM to Colorado, Utah Mexico, Texas, Gklahoma or Arizona. A. E. COOPER, D. P. A., To Southwest Exc DATE: December 8, 1903. TICKET: Round-trip. first-class. LIMIT: Three weeks. RATES: Less than the regular one-w TO: All points in Indian and Oklah Many points in Kansas, Mexico. ROUTE: Atchison, Topeka & San let this chance get by. It will no winter. Visit the Southwest and see much-talked-of progress and devel section. We have some straightforw the homeseeker and investor which w if you wish it. Tell us what section i SANTA Western Un For the moral, intellectual, and of our youth. DEPARTMENTS—Theological, Preparatory, State Industrial, Mu COURSES—Theological, Classi- paratory, Carpentry and Archite- --- Write-or call-and I will tell you what the casket is to any point east, west, southwest or east. I will also let you know the best way to when you will arrive, whether or not a chap is necessary, and why you should take the AND SYSTEM to Colorado, Utah, California, Nico, Texas, Gklahoma or Arizona. Write-or call-and I will tell you what the cost of a ticket is to any point east, west, southwest or northwest. I will also let you know the best way to reach it, when you will arrive, whether or not a change of cars is necessary, and why you should take the Rock ISLAND SYSTEM to Colorado, Utah, California, New Mexico, Texas, Gklahoma or Arizona. A. E. COOPER, D. P. A.. Topeka, Kansas. Southwest Excursion DATE: December 8, 1903. BETKET: Round-trip. first-class. MIT: Three weeks. MESS: Less than the regular one-way fare. ALL points in Indian and Oklahoma Territory. Many points in Kansas, Texas and N. Mexico. MUTE: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Do this chance get by. It will not come again t etter. Visit the Southwest and SEE FOR YOURSELF tech-talked-of progress and development of t ion. We have some straightforward literatur homeeseeker and investor which we will gladly se you wish it. Tell us what section interests you. Southwest Excursion 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-ot 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, ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY, TOPEKA, KANSAS. ANTA F Western Universi SANTA FE. Western University QUINDARO, KANSAS. for the moral, intellectual, and industrial training youth. DEPARTMENTS—Theological, Classical, Medical, State Industrial, Musical CURSES—Theological, Classical, Normal, Library, Carpentry and Architecture, Printing 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. TERM8-$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. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mrs. Ruth Stewart is visiting her sister in Kansas City. Miss Laura Anderson of Leavenworth returned home Saturday. Marie Toliver of Missouri is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Eliza Napue. Sherman Huff of Chicago spent Friday in the city visiting relativos. Att'y G. W. Jones of Hill City spent a few days in the city on business. Miss Evelyn Hickman spent Friday and Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Albert Eagleson left Tuesday to visit her mother in Lawrence. Mr. Eagleson has been transferred to Colo. Mrs. Margaret Roberta, who has been in Kansas City, Mo. the six weeks returned to the city Sunday night. Miss Beatrice Taylor, who visited her sister, Mrs. O. Overr, returned to her home in Leavenworth Saturday. Mrs. Stella Scott of Omaha, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Johnson at Thirteenth and Kansas avenue. County Attorney Otis Hungate is covered with smiles. He is now the happy tather of a fine baby girl, born New Years' Day. Dr. O. A. Taylor, the popular physician of our city, will be a candidate for coroner at the coming Republican primaries. Misses Inez Woods and Lela Ford have returned from Kansas City and Burlingame, respectively, where they spent the holidays. Misses Jennie Skinner and Lillie Williams of Lawrence returned home Sunday, after spending a few days with Miss Phebe Davis. Samuel Thompson of Chicago spent the holidays in the city, visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Thompson, 1043 Grand avenue. Miss Anna Hoe, who has been in Omaha for some time, arrived in the city Saturday, and is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Hoe. Miss Nannie Dean entertained Miss Nellie Ellis and Mrs. Smith of Chicago very pleasantly last Wednesday evening. Those present report a very pleasant time. Miss Nora Williams entertained Thursday evening complimentary to Mrs. Sadie Slaughter Spaulding of Chicago M-s. Spaulding will return to Chicago Saturday. Dr. S. H. Thompson, of Kausas City, Kan., and Dr. O. A. Taylor performed a surgical operation on J. H. Childers at Christ Hospital. Friday morning, Jan. 8th. He is doing nicely. Mrs. L. D. Bradshaw entertained a large number of friends at a sixcourse dinner Wednesday of last week. Out of town guests were Mrs. Wm. Spaulding of Chicago and Miss Mayme Brown of Liberty, Mo Mr. and Mrs. John Nolan of Kansas City spent the holidays in North Topeka, as guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams. Mrs. Nolan was formerly Miss Marie Wingo, soprano with Boone Concert company two years ago. The Ladies' Sewing circle of St. John's A. M. E. church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. Bennett, 603 W. Eighth street. Mrs. Bennett was assisted in entertaining the circle by Mesdames Belle Bennett and Mary Barnes. Mrs. R. A. Buckner had a house party during the holidays of the following young people: Misses Essie Taylor, and Anna Copeland, Theo. Copeland, and Fred Johnson; also Miss Ernestine Copeland and Mrs. Anna Taylor, her mother. NOTICE—The Household of Ruth No.166 will give a public installation at their hall, 420 Kansas avenue Wednesday evening, Jan'y 13. Admission, 15 cents. All are invited. Supper will be served free. The Ne Plus Ultra club met with Miss Jessie Jones last Friday afternoon. A very appropriate program was rendered by the members of the club. The club's guests were Misses Woldridge, Payne, Lucy Williams, Ethel Woldridge, Messrs, Armour and James Williams. The club will meet with Mrs. B. C. Duke, Friday evening, Jan'y 15, 1904. We are all familiar with the old time adage "A friend in need is a friend indeed." This happens to be one of the times when we can show our loyalty to one of our leading citizens and professional men in the person of Dr. O. A. Taylor, by voting for him for coroner. Miss Arnicholas Chiles entertained a number of young ladies and gentlemen Tuesday evening at her home, 116 East Seventh street, in compliment to Miss Bertha Tipton, of Emporia, dancing and cards giving the amusement for the evening. Miss Tipton returned to Emporia Saturday. Dan Jones died Monday morning at his home 900 Western avenue, North Topeka, after a short illness with pneumonia. He had been employed by the Rock Island company for a number of years, and had been a resident of Topeka for 27 years. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at B street Baptist church, and were conducted by Rev. S. W. Bacote, of Kausas City, and were in charge of the Masonic lodge. Mrs. Robt. Buckner entertained Saturday evening for visitors and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Eagleson. The principal amusement of the evening was "Gavitt's Stock Exchange" and "The Panic." Visitors present were Miss Ernestine Cop land of Lawrence, Miss Anna Copland, Theo. Copeland, Fred Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. A E. Smith of Chicago. Mrs. Tunley, aged 68 years, died suddenly from heart disease Sunday night at the home of her son, Wallace Williams. Mrs. Tunley has lived in North Topeka for many years, and was highly respected and loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at B street Baptist church, of which she was an active member. Charles Clay Odell, the four-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Odell, died Monday morning at six o'clock, at their residence, 630 Western ave., after a short illness of scarlet fever. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. C. Taylor, Tuesday afternoon at the home. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Among them was a design from the Shawnee grocery, with which Mr. Odell is connected. Interment in Topeka cemetery. The Young Ladies, Congress met Monday evening with Miss Coral Bennett. In transacting business, it was decided to postpone indefinitely the session of Congress which was to have been held he latter part of January. The next meeting will be on Monday night, January 18, with Miss Bennett. The following program will be rendered: Paper, Miss Mary Jordan; instrumental music, Miss Bennett; recitation, Miss Hattie Walton. All members are requested to be present. The official board of the Second C. P. church, Thirteenth and Quincy streets met last Monday night and elected the following officers for the year: church clerk, G. A. Bigbee, treasurer, P. M. Allen; Sunday school departments superintendent, Miss A. Thompson, ass't supt., Miss Bertha Morgan; sec'y, Miss Leona Gaines, ass't sec'y, Miss Clara Thompson; treasurer, Miss Dora Allen; organist Miss Radie Thompson. The young people of the church are doing good work and deserve much credit. MT. OLIVE M. E. CHURCH. The ladies of Mt. Olive M. E. church on Buchanan street will give a grand Leap Year supper Thursday evening, Jan'y 14. All the ladies will accompany the gentlemen. To our many friends: We have not had an entertainment of any kind during the holidays. We have been very liberal with our neighbors and we now cordially invite everybody to come and have a good time. All the delicacies of the season. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. Vitae-Ore One of the greatest remedies in existence. It cures: Rheumatism, Bright's Disease, La Grippe, Blood Poisoning, Sores and Uleers, Catarrh of any Part, Female Complaints, Stomache and Bowel Disorders, and General Debility. MRS. M. CHILES, State Agt. 116 E. Seventh St, Topeka. Missouri Colored Teachers' association convened in the A. M. E. church of St. Joseph last week, and a more cultured and refined body of men and women never before assembled. The masterly addresses of welcome and responses were ably delivered, and the people of St. Joseph displayed their hospitality by entertaining and attending the several sessions which were beneficial to them as well as to the teachers. Several papers were read which threw much light on the advancement and instruction of pupils, and each individual devoting his time to this profession was greatly inspired by them. Missouri should indeed be proud of her educators and should see that they are well paid for their services. Prof. Allen and Mme. Josephine Silome Yates of Lincoln institute were in attendance, and from the addresses given by them one would be shown that institute is under good management. From the papers read the indications are that the teachers all seem to be in favor of raising the standard of the qualifications of teachers, which we believe is much needed among our people. Prof. W. 1. Vernon of the Western university was in attendance, also, and was called upon to address the august body, which he did in his always masterly way and the same made a strong impression upon those present. Below we give an extract from the St. Joseph Press on the opening exercises— The colored teachers seem to be enjoying the most helpful and harmonious meeting in the history of their state association. The St, Joseph teachers are complimented on every hand by the visitors who say that preparations for their coming and plans for their entertainment were ever made so well as at this session. The session this morning was well attended and the speeches and papers read were of a high character. Teachers W. J. Hickman, T. A. D. Wright of Versailles; Miss Cyrena McDowell of Hannibal, Miss Mary F. Woods of Liberty, Mo., and E. W. Emory of Columbia, Mo., occupied the forenoon with earnest addresses and papers on "The Teacher" who and what she should be, how to teach, etc., etc. This afternoon, "Methods of Teaching" English, history, natural science and music are being treated by Mr. W. H. Dawley, Kansas City; Prof. J. S. Moten, A. M., Lincoln institute; Mr. J. H. Simms, St. Joseph, and Miss Lizzie Bell, St. Joseph. This year's meeting of the Negro teachers of the state seems to mark a decided change in their methods. They appear through all their papers to be carrying out the idea put forth in the welcome address of Principal N. C. Bruce, when he said; "Negro teachers are beginning to turn their attention to the sort of education which sees the child, the race as it is, takes hold of him where he is, and carries him onward and upward and still onward into a broader and broader life." "The St. Joseph teachers have learned and are teaching the one most useful lesson—that no man, no race ever got anything worth having that it did not for itself earn, that whatever our future may be the present has in it nothing for the grumbler and idler and abuser and faultfinder, but much for the silent, honest, steady worker and man who will sacrifice for character and toil for worth. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE Topeka is the ideal western town for the Negro. In a population of 8,000 Negroes, there are 214 men and women working in the trades, of which number, 175 are old and middle aged, 29 young men and, to our shame! only 10 apprentices to take the places of these 204 others. Yet men and women have the audacity to say the Negro needs no industrial training. Figures are stubborn facts and always tell the way the wind is blowing. The ladies of the Imperial Art club of Topeka have decided to make and donate an attendance banner to the Sunday school of Topeka selling the largest number of tickets for the Boys' Declamation contest on January 22, given by the Topeka Industrial Institute Cadet company. This week of Prayer at the institute is making telling inroads upon the sinful and careless lives of a number of students. The Institute Cadet company will donate the proceeds of the Boys' Declamation contest on the 22nd towards starting a building fund for a boys' dormitory. 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Johnson, We are now giving special attention to Prescription trade. E. PORTER, Sole Prop. society in the U.S. Our society is similar in character and management to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES.OF SECURITY, A.O.U.W., and MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE. The protection of our famiies warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write MISSOURI PACIFIC 1 RAILWAY Traveling the States colorado,Cansas, and Five (5) Daily Passes in each direction, betw The Famous Are reached ONLY The Capit is now operated Mrs. P. as Pharmacist. We are now g DR. J. E. PC Independent Phone No 939. Topeka Industrial "THE WEST Five teachers from the NON-SECTARIAN school school of Christian Culture 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 The Capitol Pharmacy, The Capitol Pharmacy, is now operated under new management with Mrs. P. S. M. Johnson, as Pharmacist. We are now giving special attention to Prescription trade. DR. J. E. PORTER, Sole Prop. Industrial and Educational Institute. WESTERN TVSKEGEE." Mothers from that famous institution. The ONLY MARIAN school for the Negroes of the West. A Christian Culture. Topeka. Industrial and Educational Institute. "THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE." Five teachers from that famous institution. The ONLY NON-SECTARIAN school for the Negroes of the West. A school of Christian Culture. DEPARTMENTS Normal, Normal Preparatory, Agricultural, Industrial, Business, Music and Military Science. TRADES TAUGHT Carpentry, Painting, Painting, Dress making, Laundry agriculture in its varied phase, virtual and Mechanical Draw ADV Expenses reasonable. attention given home train maintained. Form of 10 very best. Endorsed by m The Fall Term begins the opening day. For furti y, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sew- kking, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Ag- es varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Architec- mechanical Drawing. Carpentry, Painting, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Agriculture in its varied phases, Stenography, Type-writing, Architectual and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES is reasonable. Self help encouraged. Very careful on home training of young women. Rigid discipline. Form of 105 acres. Location and sanitation the Endorsed by ministers of every denomination. Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present day. For further information address Expenses reasonable. Self help encouraged. Very careful attention given home training of young women. Rigid discipline maintained. Form of 105 acres. Location and sanitation the very best. Endorsed by ministers of every denomination. The Fall Term begins Tuesday Oct. 13. Try to be present the opening day. For further information address WM. R. CARTER, President. Topaka, Kansas. Topeka, Kansas. Fred M. Stonestreet. WOODMEN REALITY PROTECTION Night Phone 179% New Night Bell G. W. Hamilton 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 $200 for children over 6 years of age. This is the only colored Fraternal Insurance 929 Kansas Avenue iA. —_ et ete es 7 - 7 . S$ : =— ne eo en ey =a = ae =Crosby Bros.,= — — Inventory Mark Down Sale! A Few of the Good Things Are: . Coats—Half Price Skirts—Half Price HOLIDAYS GOODS--HALF PRICE se ee - Inthe Linen Store. | Hosiery Marked Down | White Fleece-Backed Piques 19¢ and 29c | Women’s 25c Oxford, and Natural 19c ; for 35¢, 50c and 6sc goods. Wool Hose........-.sseeeeee | White Mercerized Vestings...........-59¢ | Women’s 39¢ and 35c Fleeced Hose, Sag ae Era Black. Plain and ribbed top, for 75c, 85¢ and 86 Vestings, in lengths also white feet, and white soles, 29c yond oo Bee Women's 50c Fleeced Hose, black } Turkish Wash Cloths. .--.-.+.+.----3ie ribbed top, high spliced heel QBQ } Bleached Meslin, 10 yd. lengths, price-.69¢ and double sole,..........++ . Bic for 5c Outings—24 inch. . ip ss Sc for Outings—27 inch. MARKED ; Jc for Outings—many of them onr 10c UNDERWEAR “DOWN. = grade—27 inch. . Children’s Fleeced Vests and Draw- 6c for Flannelette—28 inch. ers, ecru cotton. Odd sizes— 1 9c gc for Flannelette—28 ihch. @ QarMeEnt......eccecesceeer 1f3c for Flannelette—34 inch. Children’s 35¢ Heavy Fleeced Vests : 98c for $1.25 White Bed Spreads—Marsailles Drawers. ~——Flat-fleeced—a 25c patterns, hemmed, full size. ERIIMERE ss uxereeeeuespaices asc for Table Damask—Cream, all Linen, | Children’s 78¢ All Wool Vests and KQ)G 3 60 inches wide. Drawers, in gray—a garment.. : 8c for Table, Damask—Bleached, all Linen, | Women's 75¢ Mercertzed Fleeced 66 and 68 inches wide. Vests and Pants. A few odd c 4 11}c for Towels, Union Huck, 19x38 inches. sizes insoiled goods—a garment 2 5C | ; Plain white, and red bordered. Women's $2.25 All Wool Union 25c for Towels, all linen, grass-bleached. Suits, gray and black, in 23x45 inches. sualishesonlyies ste DESTD | Blankets, Robes, Steamer Rugs, “Ti sor sats. INDIAN ROBES—$4.25 for $5.98 Robes. $3.98 for $4.98 Robes. BATH ROBE BLANKETS—$2.25 for $3.00 Blankets. 89c for $1.25 Blankets. STEAMER RUGS—$3.98 for $6.00 Rugs. GRAY COTTON BLANKETS—4s¢ for 10-4 Blankets of very special worth, WHITE WOOL BLANKETS—$3.50 for $4.50 10-4 Blankets—$2.98 for $3.75 Blankets— $3.25 for $4.00 10-4 Blankets. a - L Lawrence, Kan. The Willing Workers met the ast with the president, Mrs. D. Anderson, on Rhode Island st., and the meeting'was opened with prayer, singing and scripture les- son, led by the chaplain. The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Dues were collected and an extra donation was given by members and visitors for a ‘New Year's offering, which was thankfolly received. Addresses were delivered by several of the visitors, after which refreshments were served, which made all feel that it was good to have been there, adjourning to their home: with glad and thankful heart: and well wishes for the hostess. KANSAS CITY KANSAS. Ahansas City was weil repre- sented at the Inter-State at Fort Scott last week, One of the swellest functions during holidays was that given by Dr, and Mrs. S. H. Thompson in in honor of her sisters, Misses Emma and Helen Armstrong of St. Louis. The home was very beautifully decorated with huge bows of red ribbon and mistletoe. Progressive whist began at nine o'clock. In a contest in five games, prizes were won by Prof. Crosthwaite, Mrs. Tillie Bruce, of Denver, and O. B, Johnson. Agold star was given for eact game won. No one won five games, though several won four. and had to decide the contest by lots. All the latest music and monologues were furnished by thephonograph. Dainty refresh. ments wereserved at 11. Amon, , the guests we noticed the smiling faze of Mrs. Jas. H. Guy of To peka. The Matrons’ History cluk gave a reception and guessing contest New Years from 5 to 1 at the residence of Mrs. I. F. Bradley. Strains from popula music were given by Prof. Chas Lee on the piano. Each gues with card and pencil tried tc guess the author. Next, quota. * tions were given by each membet and visitor; and, as before, the guess was noted onthecard, In sthe intense interest which fol- lowed one could scarcely bring tc mad whether Whittier, Tenny- ap, Shelly or Keats woe Mani muner. wren the GECisions were announced there was much speculation, chagrin and surprise. The house was elaborately decorated with mistletoe, ferns and palms. A Yuletide log, sus- pended by large bows of white satin, festooned with mistletoe, swung between the music room and dining hall. Refreshments were served throughout the eve- ning. The club is now reading lives of heroes, domestic econo- my and educational, political and necrological current topics; also, great plays and players. It in- dulges a social feature once in three months. The board of managers of the Children's Home held a muslln social at the home last Friday and a good program rendered. Both money and muslin were prominent features, The sewing school at the Chil- dren's Home will be under the supervision of Mrs. Alice V. Wat- kins. Mrs, Delia Generals of Atchi son, spent last week here visiting her daughter, Miss Ida Generals at theresidence of Mrs. Richarc Smith. Prof. J. D. Bowser and wif spent Monday on Kansas soil celebrating the Christmas holli. Jeays with Mr. and Mrs. J. C Branche. C. P's ADDRESSES. 1. Mrs. Lula Bnford, 2509 North Sixth, St, Kangas City, Ken. 2 Mrz. Musle Garner, 623 South Main St, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 3 Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 Nortn Chestnut St, lola, Kan. 5 Sirs. Mollie Spencer, 602 Vine Bt, Atchison, Kan. 6 Mrs, Mary Curry, Ottawa. Kan. % Mrs Sarah Henderson, 815 Wal- nut, St. Sahna, Kan, - 10. Mr. Maggie Fishback, 1/95 Massacausetts St, Lawreace, Kao 11. Mrs. Jennie Floyd, 408 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 32. Mrs, Bettle Johnson, 211 Stew- art Ave, Kansas City, Kan. 13. Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kan. 15. Mrs. Ida King, Box 1054, Welr City, Kan. . 18. Mra. Nancy Preston, No. 1507, Clarke St, Parsons, Kan. 17, Mrs. Kitty Willis, 722 Judson St, Ft. Scott, Kan. 24. Mra. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom St. Ft Scott, Kan, 24, Mrs, Laura Smith, 808 Kast Eleventh Bt, Coffeyville, Kan, 21. Mrs, A. BL Anderson, Box 7, ‘Lenapah, LT. 28. Mra Della Dorsey, 716 South Fifteenth 8t., Parsons, Kan. _ 39, Mru. Ansie Coleman, 137 Miam! NEWTON, KAN. Miss Willie Slaughter enter- tained Misses Bertha Richman, Cora Stevenson last Wednesday evening at dinner, Mrs. S. Frame entertained at Go'clock dinner Wednesday a few of her friends in honor of her sister, Mrs, Lucy Mayfield, who left for Zion City, Ill, where she joined her daughter, Miss Pearl, who has been there some time attending sthool, James Turner of Wichita spent Sunday inthe city and is very favorably impressed with the city. The O. E. S. public installa- tion was a grand success, both socially and financially. There was a large crowd out and they all had a good time. . Misses Lilly Parmer and Hat- tie McFadden of Hutchinson, were guests of Mrs. C. Ridley during the holidays, Mrs. F. House eutertained the young foiks last Friday night ix honor of Misses Parmer and Mc- Fadden of Hutchinson. Those present: Misses Haze] Richman, Bettie Nonll, Lulu Webb, Lizzie Roland, Lulu Slaughter, and G. H. Meckling, J. B. Williams, C. Wilson, Wm. Smith and George Brown. The evening was spent St, Leavenworth, Kan, 30, Mra, Amanda Lott, 424 Maple ‘St, Leavenworth, Kan. 32, Mrs, Ida B. Willis, 2036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont. 33, Mrs, Phapnle Corneal, Bor 384, ‘Alliance, Neb. 34. Mrs, Leo Anderson, 724 8t ‘Francis St, Wichita, Kan. 35. Mrs. Gracy Davis, 115 North eat ta St, South Omaha, Neb. 31, Mra, Susie Green, Box 460, Ateh- Ison, Kan. | 38. Mrs. P. B. Gooding, Box 338, Welr City, Kan. 52, Miss Jennie Alexander, 918 | Pennaylvania St, Lawrence, Kan. _ 63. Mrs, Charlotte Dalton, 1228 Bar- nett, Ave, Kansas City, Kan. 77. Mrs. Susie Richardson, 1180 Buchannan St, Topeka, Kan. 85, Mrs. Jennie B, Taylor———— — Topeka, Kan. 91, Mrs, Annto Brown, 1717 &t Mary St, Omaha, Neb. 89, Mrs. Maggie Brown, 1108 Capitol St, Omaha, Neb. 92 Mrs, Laura Johnson, 2010 South Fourteenth St, Lincoln, Neb. 93. Mra. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave, North Topeka, Kan. ©. M's ADDRESSES. 2 Grd. L Berdus, Weir City, Kas. - . we ff fee = 7 “ete, in music and games of various’ kinds. Refreshments at a late hour, All spent a very pleasant evening. Rev. J. W. Gordon is able to be up and around the house. Mrs. F. R. Jordan and chil- dren have arrived and are now installed on South Main St. BAXTER SPRINGS NEWS. Strange City Lodge No. 37, A. F. & A. M., installed officers in the Blue Lodge as follows: S. E. Estes, W. M.; Fred Es- ter, S. W.; Will Officer, of Col- umbus, J. W.; James D. Officer, of Columbus, secretary; D. W. Dowdy, treasurer; Ben Turner, J. D.; Leonard Poynter, S. D.; W. Bradshaw, S. S.; Johnson Willis, J. S.; Samuel Hopkins, Tyler. | PAOLA, KAN. Thomas Greer of Kans. City, spent New Years in the city vis- iting relatives and friends. Eugene Morrison and daughter Florence, of Chetopa, were the guests of A. Peak and family during the hclidays. Tom Shelly in on the sick list at this writing. Mrs. Dora Shelly and daugh- ter, Mabel, visited in Kansas City during the holidays. The latter jalso visited at Butler, Mo. The Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe gave free din- ners to the old citizens of Paola on New Years, There were 30 or more who enjoyed this feast, who expressed their gratitude in most touching terms. | The Misses Peak entertained a |few of their friends on the 3oth ult. in honor of Eugene Morrisor }and daughter, of Chetopa, and || Messrs. Smith and Bouggess o Kansas Vity. About 35 were ir | attendance. Cards, music anc }}croconole were the features o -]amusement and at 11 o'clock < sumptuous repast was serve: 'lwhile the grapephone enlivenec |the occasion with sweet music All enjoyed the evening. Miss Emma Fresto entertainec the Court of Calanthe Monday {of last week in honor of Mrs. J | Lillard of Ottawa, | Misses Eva Carter and Gract '| Thomas went to Huichinson or New Years to spend a few days Miss May Thomas of Moun .|City spent the past week witl |her father, R. Thomas. ;| Mrs. Alice Beatty spent las Saturday and Sunday with rela | tives and friends in LaCygne. 1| Miss Flora Parks spent th -|past two weeks with friends ir rl Kancae City. 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 Linculn Insti- tute, of Jefferson City, Mo, Address Jno. H. Jackson, . Author. 720 E. Cimarron St., Colorade Springs, Colo. 4. Sir Geo. C. Tucker, 90¢ 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. 10. Sir John H. McKinnls, 217 Sher- man St, Leavenworth, Kan. 13. Sir A, H. Morton, Parsons, Kan. 15. Sir W. W. Shobe, 336 North Santa Fe St., Salina, Kan. 16. Sir Richard Clark, 420 North Twenty-fifth St, South Omaha, Neb. 1. 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 8. A. Ewing, 1309 Quincy St, Topeka, Kan. 60. Sir Wesley Ostein, 1214 Lane Bt, Topeka, Ken. 72. Sir John L. Wright, Lincoln, Neb. 436. Sir J. W. Barbee, C."M., 660% Main St, Deadwood, & Dak. Queen of the West Tabernacle No 1, meets the first and thin’ Wednee day afternoons at M. and O. hall, cor- ner of Eighth and Washington’ Sts. Kansas City, Kan.—Dt. Lala Buford, G. P, 960) North Sixth O, Kansas ity," keat ee en ‘Rebecca Tabernacle No, 11 meets the WINFIELD, KAN Mrs. Oliver Owens of Chanute is visiting relatives in the city. S. S. Bandy was in Arkansas City last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fowler spent several days in Arkansas City last week. Eugene Nichols: looked after his interests at te Brettun during his absence. The Mtsses Edna and Rickets Letcher have returned to their home at Wellington after spend- ing the holidays in this city. Green Walker left last week for Pratt, Kas., to visit parents for a few days. Burl Dorsey of Chanute, who spent the holidays at Guthrie, O. T., was in our city Sunday en route home. Frank Roberts of Wellington, was in thecity last week en route to Arkansas City on business for Knights of Pythias lodge. Thadeous Smith left last week with his household goods for Wagoner, I. T., to reside. His family will go later on. Rufus Nevels, little son of Mrs. W. H. Johnson, who recently came here from Little Rock, ha: been quite sick the past week. George Williams is visiting hi parents in Arkansas City. | John Lenox, one of Cowle county's prosperous farmers, vis: Jited relatives and friends in th | city last week. '| ‘The first annual entertainmen | given by the X-Ray club on tb ]28th ult. proved to be one of th ‘| swellest affairs ever given in Win field. About 50 responded t i|the invitations. An elegant pro | gram was commenced, with th 1}grand march, after which th 1] light fastastic toe was tipped til {}11 o'clock, when an elegent two ‘}conrse luncheon was served i| The club consisted of five youn f|Iadies, the very best. Music wa a|furnished by Nichols Brother: 1 orchestra. 1) Mrs. Carry Banks and siste "|Miss Daisy Dody, are visitin _|their parents in New Kirk. Wichita. John W. Hall, the Mo. Pacific porter who was injured at Yates Center two weeks ago, died at the Wichita hospital Thursday of last week. His remains were taken to Fort Scott for burial. He lived here for several years. He leaves a wife, three children, other relatives and a number of friends to mourn his demise. The ladies of the G. L. A. club gave a progressive luncheon on New Years, which was served in courses at the difierent mem- ber’s houses from2 p.m. to 6. In the evening they entertained at Hartman’s hall with a Leap Year party. The entire affair was one of the season's most brilliant social snecesses: Re- freshments “ereserved. Music, and several new features of amusement were introduced and highly enjoyed by those present. Miss Susie Kyle is visiting with friends in Kingfisher, Okla. G. L. Scott is visiting friends and relatives at Camden, Ark. Mrs. Chas. Miller of Newton, first and third Monday afternoons at M, and ©. 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 after- noous at Sous of Protection hall, cor- ner of Sixth and State Sta, Kansas City, Kan.—Dt. Bettle Johnsen, 0. P,, No. 311 Freeman Ave. Kansas City, Kan. Fair West Tabernacle No. 63, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at M. and 0, hall, corner Eighth and Washington Sis—Dt. Charlotte Dal- ton, ©. P., No. 1228 Barnett, St, Kan- sas City, Kan. Victoria Tabernacle No. 30, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at Taborlan hall, comer Third and Delaware Sts.—Dt. Amanda Lott, C. P., No, 424 Maple St, Leavenworth, Kan, St. Marle Tabernacle No. 10, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at 2:30 o'clock —Dt. Mag- ele Fishback, C. P., No. 1795 Masaa- chusetts St. Lawrence, Kan. ‘Wichltz. Tabernacle No. 34, moets the first and third Thursday after- noons of each month, at 2 o'clock —Dt ian wae ‘Mt. Maria Tabernicle No. 62, mests the second and fourth Thumdsys ef was the guest of Mrs. E. Lan- drum during the holidays. Mr. Jerry Chinneth of Bon- ham, Texas, is visiting his son, J. T. Chinneth. The members of the L. M. A. tab presented Mr. B. Pembertor and bride with a handsome an- tique rocker Monday evening. Mrs. B. Brown ot Columbus, Kansas, is visiting friends in the city. J. H. Turner spent Sunday it Newton, the guest of G. W Payne. In the District Court of -- County, Kansas, Effle M. Lobrman, Plaintit, vs. Harry W. Lohrman, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. HARRY W. LOHRMAN, the above named defendant, you are hereby nott- fled that you have been Sued in the sbora named Court, by the plaintiff, Efle M, Lobroan, 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 plaintift from you, and for the custody of Biinor Child will be rendered accordingly. EFFIE M. LOHRMAN, By J. R. McNay. Lithograph Picture of Booker T. Washington, 22328 laches, seat to any- ong on recelpt of 25 cents. Persons wishing to act as selling agents, sen¢ price for picture and teras—T. T, Atwell, General Sales Agent, Tuske- gee, Alabama. (P. 0. money or express order.) 7 bb sea peccemtnthe opuchiscpar ices In the District Court of Shawnee coun- ty, Kanzas, Mae Taylor, Plaintit’, va. 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 sald plaintift above named; that the petition therein was filed on the 30th day of November, 1903; that the sald 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 sald petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer there of divorcing sald plaintiff from you and setting aside and holding for Raught the bonds of matrimony nov exfating between you, and for cost and all other and proper relief. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintitr, Attest: LS. Curtls, Clerk of the District Court. : {[Seal.] ’ Curly Hair Made Straight By |e =. a Ay ASA: ¢ Fact non ee mara amD Aron Tanne | : ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW § CConrebeds Beenie eae sles tie! seaip prevents tie hair trom fall hen the bulr grow longand siiny, Sagcver forty years and peed by thansande- ‘Warranted Reman aries waver teerse fadisetinigosine Maur Sate Bentect Gsiaee teins Gace Geasitg Re Metaraatant asa cea ve EP eisarain ieteeeamencaar Eaten desired, "a Lollet peceasliy for lasles, 2 Sirlag es fs soperir aaa letting cealiie 1 inate ean Setieles hoa 3 tis or 8-40 tor hire fouicas We per ai saa ieee iris dara Seo sae rar temi tesa a b atimentaniyione” Te yoeraane sed Oz0NIZED OX MAREOW CO, § 5 75 Wabash Ave, Chicago, Iilinois. ( each month, at 2 p. m—Dt Jennie Alexander, C. P., 918 Pennaylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at 2 o'clock p, m.—Dt Nancy Preston, C. P., 1807 Clark St. Parsons. Kan. Modern Tabernacle No, 28, meets the first and third Thursday atter- noons, at 2 o’elock.—Dt. Deila Dorsey, C. P., No. 716 South Fitteenth St. Parsons, Kan. Bc prone Moses Dickson Temple No. 13, meeta the Grst and third Thursday nights at thelr ball, at 7:30 p. m—Sir. A. HL Morton, C. M., Parsons, Kan. Mt. Tabor Temple No. 19, meets the first and third Thursday nights, at 1:30 o’clock.—Sir C. Parris, C. M., No. 918 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence, Ean. Mt. Hoard Temple No. 10, meets every Monday night, at 7:20 at Te- dortan hall, corner Third and Dels- ware Sta—Sir J H. McKionis, CM, No. 217 Sherman Ave, Leavenworth, Kan | Washington Temple No. 25, meets each Friday night at Sons of Protec- Sia—Bir Edward Hendermn, G. No. 18it North Third Bt, Kamees Ott, The Official Tent Houses - uf 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. RED RIVER VALLEY COLONY Home Opening 20,000 .\cres in the Famous Ret Valiey—Special ‘Trians Via Frisco System Leaves St. Louis at 2:30, 8:35 and 1:00 p.m. Leaver 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—pro- portionate rat's from all other points. This rate applies to all inter mediate points on the Frisco System aul to all points in Texas as far south as Sun Antonio and East thereof. Full particulars cheer ully given. Jas. Donohue, A. G. P. Ay Kansas City, Mo. SPECIAL LAND BUYERS’ EX- CURSIONS 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 Bast and North? They produce as much acre for acre. Here is a chance to better your condition and add a Lb eral amount to your pocket book. For full particulars and special rail Toad rates apply at once to R. 3. Lem- on, Secretary ’Frisco System Immigza- tion Bureau, St. Louis, Mo, The Only Place. 116 N. National Ave. Regular Meals - - - 20c Short orders at all hours. Mrs. S. F. Funxnoussr, Prop. FT.SCOTT, : : KANSAS. We Do all Kinds ot JOB Printing Quick and Pleasant Excellent Service to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida And the Southeast, and to Kansas, OKlIahoma, Indian Territory, ‘Toxas Aad the Southwest. Detailed information es to excursion dated, es oc teed cores James Desehes, ._ acpmacerticeer ie ae