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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. MR. WASHINGTON'S SCHOOL VOLUME VI. Now That Old MR. WASHING The Trustees of the Great Tuskegee Institute Submit one of the Best Reports Ever Presented to the Public. The School is Making Commendable Progress. Mr. George W. Campbell, pres- dent, Tuskegee, Ala. Rev. R. C. Bedford, secretary, Beliot, Wis. Mr. Warren Logan, treasurer, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Mr. Lewis Adams, Tuskegee In- stitute, Ala. Mr. Charles W. Hare, Tuskegee Ala. Mr. Booker T. Washington, Tus- kegee Institute, Ala. Mr. John C. Grant, LL. D., Chi- cago, Ill. Mr. J. W. Adams, Montgomery, Ala. Rev. George A. Gordon, D. D. Boston, Mass. Rev. Charles F. Dole, D. D., Jam- ison Plain, Mass. Mr. J. G. Phelps Stokes, New York City. Mr. William H. Baldwin, Jr., New York City. Mr. R. O. Simpson, Furman, Ala. Mr. H. H. Hanna, Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Geo. Foster Peabody, New York City. Mr. Robert C. Ogden, New York City. Mr. Paul M. Warburg, New York City. COMMITTEE ON INVENTION OF ENDOWMENT FUND. Mr. Wm. H. Baldwin, Jr., 128 Broadway, New York City. Mr. J. G. Phelps Stokes, 100 Will- iam St., New York City. Mr. Geo. Foster Peabody, 54 William St., New York City. Mr. Paul M. Warburg, 52 William St., New York City. PRINCIPAL'S ANNUAL REPORT. To the Trustees of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute: GENTLEMEN: With the close of another school year comes the duty of rendering to the public an account of our stewardship There have been 1501 students enrolled in all of the departments of this institution during the past year. This number does not include the 452 pupils who attended the Practice School, ("The Children's House"). the Town Night School, the Greenwood Night School, the Afternoon Cooking Class, conducted in the town of Tuskegee, and the Night Bible Class. The students have come from thirty-six states and territories and in considerable numbers from the following foreign places: Africa, the Bahama Islands Central America, Cuba, Hayti, Porto Rico, Trinidad, Jamaica and Barbados. The number of officers, clerks, instructors, etc., employed in the various departments of the Institute for the past year, was 151. It may be of interest to the Board of Trustees, as well as to the public, to know what extent a community is being built up in the vicinity of the institution. There are 373 persons residing in the school community, in addition to the students and teachers. Ninety-eight buildings of various sizes are owned by the school. Besides these, there are on land adjacent to the school grounds sixty-five buildings, homes of teachers and employees of the school, owned by individuals, making a total of 163 buildings in our community. Of further interest is the fact that there is a constantly increasing desire to purchase homes in the vicinity of the school. The demand for houses is so great that it is not possible at present to supply it in even a small degree. in some cases land which sold a few years ago at $10 an acre, now has a value of $500 an acre placed upon it. There are most of present of one major village still exists. of industrial training. A class of people are proclaiming that they favor industrial training for the Negro to the exclusion of all other forms of education. If the idea becomes fixed in the minds of the people that industrial education means class education, that it should be offered the Negro because he is a Negro, and that the Negro should be confined to this sort of education then I fear serious injury will be done the cause of hand training. It should be understood rather that at such institutions as Hampton Institute and Tuskegee Institute, industrial education is not emphasized because colored people are to receive it, but because the ripest educational thought of the world approves it; because the undeveloped material resources of the South make it peculiarly important for both races; and because it should be given in a large measure to any race, regardless of color, which is the same stage of development as the Negro. On the other hand, no one understanding the real needs of the race, would advocate that industrial education should be given to every Negro, to the exclusion of the professions and other branches of learning. It is evident that a race so largely segregated as the Negro is must have an increasing number of its own professional men and women. There is, then, a place and a increasing need for the Negro college as well as for the industrial institute, and the two classes of schools should and as a matter of fact, do co operate in the common purpose of elevating the masses. * * For a more detailed account of the receipts and expenditures of money, I beg to refer you to the report of the Treasurer. In a general way I would state that the receipts this year for all purposes except additions to the permanent plant, have been $213,302 43 This sum includes donations in the form of $50 scholarships, interest upon invested funds, payment of entrance fees by students, grants from the State of Alabama, from the John F. Slater Fund, and from the General Education Board. For additions to and permanent improvement of the plant, and equipment, mainly for the erection of buildings, the purchase of land, etc., there have been received $93,852.14. Since my last report, there have been added to the Endowment Fund $15,587.50, making the total am.unt invested mainly in the form of marketable securities, $1,030,553.28. This sum should be increased as soon as possible to at least $3,000,000. Besides the Endowment mentioned above, we own, as I have stated in a former report, 25,000 acres of public land, which was granted the institute by a special act of Congress. Mr. Chas. W. Hure, one of our trustees, and acting agent for this land, has just made a contact for the sale of 560 acres at $12.50 per acre, less five per cent commission and expenses of making deed. Except for this diminution, the land remains unsold, and will in time, doubtless prove an increasingly valuable asset. No one dwelling in the heart of the South can fail to be constantly reminded of the seriousness of the situation before us, not only in the elevation of the black race, but in producing such adjustment in the social order as shall promote friendship, confidence, and justice between both races, in the North and in the South. I do not hesitate to say that the movement which is fathered and guided by the General and South-eastern Education Boards, for the propagation of education umeng all the people of the South, has already gone far in laying the foundation for helpful service to both races. One point further, however, I would emphasize, and that is the advisability of a closer and more direct consultation with the Negro himself in laying any program for his acceptance and guidance. Progress in any direction will be more rapid if the Negro is permitted to feel that he is a real and vital party to the class concerning him, rather than an indifferent or unwilling follower. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 11, 1904. In a word, I believe there should be closer co-operation and better under standing between those who create and lead public sentiment among the Negroes, and those of the same class among the whites, in the North and in the South- * * * "To the editor of the State Journal: The two suits brought against the Knights and Ladies of Protection, one in the city court of this city, and the one in the district court of the county, are wanting in merit, as the order will show when they come to trial. The claim of Mrs. Foster was not paid by the order for the reason that Mr. Motley, who was a member of the order, was suspended for non-payment of dues. and was not in good standing when he died, as the records of the order show. "In the case of Mrs. McCloud the verdict of the jury was that he came to his death while acting in violation of the law. There is a clause in the certificate which relieves the order from payment under such circumstances as was said to surround his death. Mr. McCloud was killed by an officer under such circumstances as the jury found justifiable. The reparties in interest in each of the suits are two white men, the treasurer and paid attorney for another colored and competitive organization with headquarters in this city. They are the only white persons connected with it. These suits are brought by the Orients' attorney for the purpose and only purpose, of harassing the Protection people, and discouraging its members. The plaintiffs in both cases are colored, and we are in a position to state that neither of them desire to bring suit against the order, but were persuaded to do so by a few jealous members of the Orient, of whom J. R. Ransom is chief. We are in a position to prove that Mr Ransom, an officer in the Orient order, went to Mrs. McCloud and persuaded her to bring the suit." The first anniversary of the National Council of the Knights and Ladies was held in Topeka, Kansas, Sept. 6th, 1904. There was a large number of our council members in attendance, and the session was harmonious and in every way a success, everyone being satisfied with our first year's work. We say truthfully to you that we are on the road to a glorious success and that our yearly report is concise and accurate. We have in the past year written over a quarter of a million dollars' of insurance, and have issued over 800 certificates. We have established council's in thirty cities in in Kansas and our agents are still busy organizing. We are employing our own young men and women, and are building up an enterprise that will give employment to hundreds of our people who are refused employment by some white insurance companies of our country. "PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!" Praise Him to Make Southern Demons Respect Negro Rights Here Below! Roosevelt Carried Every Stale Except the Solid South-The "Door'of Hope" Will Remain Open to the Negro-Congress is Largely Republican. President Roosevelt has met the approval of the American people and they are well satisfied with his administration, showing their hearty approval by the overwhelming majority they gave him last Tuesday. Up to the present time, he is undoubtedly the best president that has occupied the chair since the days of Grant. The courageous and manly stand he has taken for the rights of people, under the constitution and flag, and to see that it is carried out, is what the decent respectable people of this great commonwealth want. The party has spoken at the National Convention upon this platform in reference to the reduction of representation in those states where Negroes are disfranchised. The Elective Franchise reads thus; "We favor such Congressional action as shall determine whether by special discriminations the elective franchise in any State has been unconstitutionally limited, and, if such is the case, we demand that representation in Congress and in the electoral college shall be proportionally reduced as directed by the Constitution of the United States." The plank in the platform which refers to this identical point should be taken up at once by both Houses in Congress and passed. The issue has been clearly drawn on the line of whether respectable and progressive colored citizens shall be put in the party with low degraded people of the race and other races of that degree. The time is now at hand when that class of colored people who are progressive and good citizens should receive the rights and respect of any other citizens. We hope President Roosevelt will put into execution all power to bring about the rights of people alike under the Constitution and flag The Republicans cannot dodge the issue now. The Southerners have denounced the president and the party because he, Mr. Roosevelt, happened to eat at a little luncheon with Booker T. Washington. They raised a cry all over the South and the question has been taken up in the North and discussed by all of the leading magazines and newspapers of the country. The manly stand taken by the president in the appointment of W. E. Crum as Port Collector of Charleston has been widely discussed and his actions in these matters approved by the American people; that is, that part of the American people who are civilized. Now let the good work go on. Speaking of his almost unanimous endorsement by the people, President Roosevelt said: "I am deeply sensible of the hon or done me by the American people in thus expressing their confidence in what I have done and have tried to do. I appreciate to the fullest the solemn responsibility this confidence imposes upon me, and I shall do all that in my power lies not to forselt it. On the fourth of March, next, I shall have served three and one half years and this three and one half years constitutes my first term. The wise custom which limits the president to two terms regards the substance and not the form. Under no circumstances will I be candidate for or accept another nomination." POPE GIVES SILVER MEDAL TO COL- ORED COOK. Katie, the Negro cook for the board of lady managers at St. Louis received yesterday a silver medal from Pope Pius. Katie was formerly a slave in Virginia and is a devout Catholic. When Mgr. Francesco Tagiato, who brought the late pope's jubilee gifts to be exhibited at the world's fair was in St. Louis he called with Cardinal Satolli on the board of lady managers. There was a reception followed by a luncheon and Katie cooked it. Later the cardinal blessed the board of lady managers and included Katie, who was the only Catholic present. When Mgr. Tagiato returned to Rome he remembered both Katie's cookery and his piety, and he procured a silver medal, which the Pope himself blessed, and sent it to be delivered to Katie.—Boston Transcript, Oct. 29. EIGHTY-FOUR YEARS OLD. John J. Smith, the oldest Negro Freemason and Odd Fellow in the United States celebrated his eighty-fourth birthday last week at his home in Wellesley park, Dorchester. He held an informal reception, which was attended by his relatives and immediate friends. Mr. Smith is the last surviving member and master of African lodge of Boston, the first organized lodge of Negro Freemasons in this country. Mr. Smith takes much pride in the fact that he attended the convention which nominated Abraham Lincoln for president. He has always been a Republican and has served a term in the common council and in the legislature. He was born in Virginia.—Boston Herald. NEWTON, KANS. Mr. and Mrs. Mallory have returned from St. Louis and will open a ooming house here in the near future. We wish him grand success. He is quite a rustler. Mrs. Aquilla Coleman had considerable company during the recent street fair. Mr. Richard Wiles has returned to "old dry Newton." Mr. and Mrs. Reevley have just returned from the fair at. St. Louis. While away Mr. Reevley sold his fine colt which was in St. Louis, realizing a large sum of money. This horse has a mark of 2:17 at three years. J. L. Frame has just returned from Chicago and relates some very funny experiences. W. A. Anderson is hauling hay for the market. The N. U. G. club met at the home of Mrs. Alred Ford on W. Fifth street. After the business of the meeting was over, all joined in welcoming back an old friend, Mrs. Mallory. A young colored man of our town had some trouble Sunday. If his wife should only find it out some of us bachelors would have a show to get a widow. OTTAWA. Mrs. Strodder entertained her Sunday School class Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. The little folks enjoyed themselves at out door games until 4 p.m. when they were arranged in a group and their picture taken. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Strodder assisted by Misses Grace Simms, Agnes Garrett and Naoma Anderson. Mrs. Stroddsr will leave soon for Topeka where she will make her home with her brother, Rev. Gamble. Tne Willing Workers club met with Mrs. J. Clayborne, Monday night. After adjournment they met with Mrs. M. Patterson and surprized their pastor, Rev. D. E. Over, with a pound party. The evening was pleasantly spent. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES Be it resolved that we shall encourage among them agriculture and kindred puruits and shall endeavor to take the element of drudgery out of it and make it as dignified as any other trade or profession, by encouraging a better and higher standard of living; by owning our own farms and equipping them with the latest and best field and garden implements; by buying less and producing more of what we use on our farms; by diversifying our crops and systematizing our work and calculating intelligently on our expenses; by discountenancing the credit and mortgage systems and any of the practice that will tend to ruin, by encouraging fruit growing, stock and poultry raising and breeding, canning and dairying; by building good homes and making them comfortable and attractive; by subscribing for good papers and magazines and keeping our eyes open for the beat market; by building good school houses and churches and asking for the best and most competent teachers and preachers; by encouraging our girls and boys to become peacable and good citizens, and to make themselves, indispensable to the communities in which they live. Resolved, further, that since the Farmers' Convention has been made a permanent feature of the work of Lincoln Institute and since a Department of Agriculture has been established in the school, that we renew our efforts to organize local conventions in every community where there are enough Negroes to warrant it and encourage them to give their young people an opportunity to attend Lincoln Institute where a theoretical and practical knowledge of the latest and best methods of farming may be acquired and utilized at home in the culture of cereals, vegetables, of fruits etc. Resolved that we thank the newspapers that have published our proceedings and announcements in the past and for what further courtesies they may show us. Respectfully Submitted, J. S. MOTEN, Chair. J. H. GARNETT, J. W. DANIELS, J. S. YATES. HUTCHISON NEWS. A very pretty home wedding took place at the residence of NUMBER 45. Instantially Rewarded! STITUTE NOTES The Farmers Ho'd an Interesting and Profit- able Convention at Missouri's Famous College for Negroes Much Good Was Accomplished Through This Gathering. Mr. and Mrs. H. Broadus, Oct. 27, when Miss Emma Broadus was united in marraige to Harvey McDonald. The parlor and dining room were beautifully decorated in white and green. The bride wore a lovely costume of cream chiffon over cream silk and bridal veil held in place by a diamond pin, a present from the groom and carried a bouquet of white roses. Miss Lena Sanders acted as bridesmaid and wore a beautiful costume of white chiffon over pale green silk and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Harry Bess of Bucklin was best man. The little Misses Thelma Broadus and Viola Sanders came first making an aisle of white ribbon, through which the bridal party marched to the sweet strains of the wedding march, to an arch of white roses and green leaves, where the young couple were made one, Rev. Plummer performing the ceremony. After congratulations, an elegant repast was served. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald left for a short trip to Chicago and St. Louis, after which they will make thier home in El Paso, Tex. They received many handsome and useful presents. Mrs. Ernest Morris was hostess of the Pleasant Hour Club Thursday afternoon, Nov. 3 and a very large number of the members were present. Mrs. M. P. Johnson rendered a vocal solo and Mrs. Morris, instrumental solo. In four weeks the club will meet with Mrs. Wright Pope. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buckner of Topeka were the guests of Mrs. H. Broadus Saturday. Mrs. and Mrs. Buckner were on their way to Pratt, Kan., to visit parents. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Johnson of Colorado Springs are spending a few weeks in the city. INTERSTATE LITERARY. In view of the fact that the Interstate Literary Association convenes in Topeka, Kan. during the Christmas Holidays, the Chairman of the Executive Committee is desirous of a meeting of the Executive Committee early in November. All societies desiring representation on the program should select their delegates early and forward their names to the Correspoonding Secretary, that the Executive Committee may have them in time to place their names on the program. Memberhip Fees for societies before represented, $1.00: for new societies, $1.50. For further information, write either of the following Miss Sallie Raules, 519 Wichita Street, Wichita Kansas (Corres. Sec.); Jas. H. Guy, Topeka, Kans. Chairman of Executive Committee Jas. H. Guy, Topeka Kans. E. J. HAWKINS, Pres, 12 Hendrick St., Fort Scott, Ks. ```markdown ``` "We have a way of influencing 'niggers' down here, wherever it be comes necessary." The above was what one of the Alabama Congressmen said in opening the campaign at Puskegee relating to Booker T. Washington or any other Negro in the South, that happens to come in their way. Notice the sarcasm and authority in the expression. Where did the Alabama Congressman put his authority for making that statement? Because this nation has tolerated a violation of the constitution in certain states and sections of our Republic until these "Chief of Sinners" think that they have a right to commit any kind of an outrage upon a certain class of defenseless people honorable though they may be, without impunity. In this Congressman's mind, Barker T. Washington had committed two very great sins—two unpardonable sins—two sins against the Holy Ghost for which there is no forgiveness in this world, nor the world to come. Two sins which the Democratic party of Alabama could not possibly stand. He had committed two sins and outrages for which he should be condemned. The one was supporting the Republican candidate for Congress, and the other was that he dined with the President of the United States. "We have away of influencing Negroes down here whenever it becomes necessary." Mr. Congressman, that is the trouble with the South today. She has too many unjust and unholy ways of influencing Negroes, to wit, unjust laws lynching and burning, disfranchisement, no representative on Jury and many other things which are against the constitution. And again, Mr. Congressman, you must learn the difference in the rank of men. Here is a man whom the world has styled as the prince of Parliamentarians and as the peer of kings and as a worthy companion of the wisest of men and yet you speak of him as an ordinary man. Go on your way rejoicing. Right will conquer bye and bye. D. E. CALDWELL, M. D. Let the... AMERICAN Steam Laundry Do your family washing—5c pound. It will save you money. 114 W. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 341. When in Kansas City stop at Hotel Occidental MRS. V. I. NORTH, Proprietress. Changed residence to 1816 Woodland. Furnished Rooms. Hot and Cold Water. Baths. Gas and Furnace Heat. 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The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection. Section 4 of article 15, of the constitution to be amended so as to read as follows: "All public printing shall be done by the state printer who shall be elected by the people at the election held for state officers in November, 1906, and every two years thereafter, at the elections held for state officers, and shall hold his office for two years and until his successor shall be elected and qualified." SEC. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election of representatives to the Legislature in the year A. D. 1904, for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot: "An amendment relating to the election of state printer." And shall be voted for or against, as provided by law under state statutes. Sec. 3. 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The Board of Directors of Mitchell Hospital has secured the services of Mrs. Lizzie Milton of Leavenworth as their solicitor and it is her intention to travel for this hospital. Any Donations given her will be thankfully received by the Board of Directors of the hospital. A training class for nurses has been added to Mitchell Hospital and one desiring to pursue the course will please send in their application to Miss J. A. Snell who is matron and head nurse. We solicit applications and will be glad to give you any information. First class Physicians and Nurses in attendance. The finest Institution in the West for the care of Colored People. For further information or particulars, address. Undertakers and Embalmers. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods Topela. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas and Quincy Sts. Tope Knights and I A NATIONAL FRATE SOCIET finest lines of Undertaking goods in ts. Topeka, Kansas Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topel a. MUNICIPALIDAD DE MADRID 1720 Issues policies. 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 In the Pay Envoy That is where our education is It is a vital spot, too. Here is the logic of the situation: 1. The more you know about any gift better you can do that work. 2. The better you can do your work will be in demand. 3. The more your services are in demand or wages you can command. And you can obtain this Salary earning education Through the instrumentality of the International Correspondence Office of Scranton The conditions are easy, too. You study at home in your spare time in interference with your regular daily work. The cost is small. The payments, if there are no obstacles, nor any combinable circumstances that our system is not designed. Our society is similar in character, AND LADIES OF SECURITY, AND MEN. No intelligent Negro slave protection of our families warrant. Good agents wanted. For further P. C. THOMAS, N. 17 West Fifth street, Topeka, K. the Daily Envelope where our education affects vital spot, too. Logic of the situation: Where you know about any given line do that work. Letter you can do your work the more and. Where your services are in demand the man command. Can obtain this Earning education The instrumentality of the National Dependence School Of Scranton, Pa. Obs are easy, too. At home in your spare time moments, with your regular daily work. Small. The payments, if necessary, obstacles, nor any combination of of what our system is not designed to fulfil it to the Local Representative whose envelope education affects you. spot, too. situation: about any given line of work the to your work the more your services services are in demand the better salary ing education quality of the College Schools Of Scranton, Pa. too. our spare time moments and without or daily work. payments, if necessary, are easy. any combination of conditions or ism is not designed to fully meet. And right at this time also we are offering society in the U.S. Our society is similar in character and management the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and GODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without NSURANCE heprotection of our families warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P. C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. In the Pay Envelope Here is the logic of the situation: 1. The more you know about any given line of work the better you can do that work. 2. The better you can do your work the more your services will be in demand. 3. The more your services are in demand the better salary or wages you can command. And you can obtain this You study at home in your spare time moments and without interference with your regular daily work. The cost is small. The payments, if necessary, are easy. There are no obstacles, nor any combination of conditions or circumstances that our system is not designed to fully meet. International Correspondence Schools. Gentlemen—Please explain how I can qualify for position at left of which I have marked X. 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LAUGHT WITH PHONOGRAPH .... German .... Spanish ROY D. 110 W. 6th Ball P. Do yourself the justice of at least knowing what we are doing for others and what we can do for you if you care to have us Note the inquiry blank in the lower left-hand corner of this announcement. Place an X opposite the position you desire to qualify for. Sign your name and address, then cut out the address and mail it to the address given at the bottom of the notice. You will at once receive full and complete information. Address all communications to ROY D MARSH, Rep. 110 W. 6th Street, Toronto, Canada W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. L. 918 IND. TOPEKA, KANSAS OFFICE HOURS {7 to 10 A.M. 12 M. to 4 P.M. 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 desaeases of women and private diseases. Office and Residence. 321 MADISON STREET. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 826 Kansas Ave. Ind Phone 774. Calls answered day and night. Office Hours {7 to 9 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. OFFICE HOURS: {8 to 10 a.m. 10 to 6 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. CHAS. P. WASHINGTON. Physician and Surgeon. Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases. 12 MAN STREET NEWTON KANSAS A. P. TONE WILSON, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW. -PRACTER IN ALL CURTS. Divorce Case, Sufficiency Houses to Ill. domicile payments-Houses to Real 102 DAVIS WL. Topeka, Kansas NEWS OF THE WEEK. Fat hen at Bigbee's. Young rooster at Bigbee's. Spring pullets at Bigbee's. Good country butter at Bigbee's. Mr. Green Logan will leave for Kentucky this week. See Bigbee before arranging for your Thanksgiving dinner. Turkeys are scarce—place your order at once with Bigbee. Mr. Benj. Arms has returned from a visit to relatives in Georgia. Mr. Charles Barker returned to Washington, D. C. Wednesday. D Chiles left Thursday for St. Louis to take in the World's Fair. Rev. C. T. Ramsey of Great Bend was a visitor in the cit, last week. Every pound of butter and every dozen eggs sold at Bigbee's guaranteed. Miss Inez Wood will visit relatives in Kansas City, Mo Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Johnson of Kansas City visited friends and relatives in this city last Sunday. Iud 'phone 1193 or Bell 'phone 3241, Red will put you in communication with Bigbee. Rev. Harding of Peoria, Illinois is visiting in the city, the guest of Rev. C. H. Duvall and family. The C. M. E. sewing circle will meet with Mrs Maggie Bowman, 723 Harrison, this week. If for Thanksgiving you want a nice turkey, just have a little talk with G. A. Bigbee, 1300 Quincy. Mr. Horace Willis left yesterday for Kansas City, where he will visit two days with his sister, Mrs. R. M. Simpson. Miss Josephine Mason has accepted a position in THE PLAINDEALER office. She will succeed Miss Cora Bannett as clerk. Mrs. Robt Buckner entertained at whist Wednesday evening, complimentary to Mr. James A. Page of Washington, D.C. Mr. Ned O'Banion left last Saturday for Clay Center in order to be in June on Tuesday morning to cast his vote for President Roosevelt. We expect to see Mr. V. C. Rainey, the popular young politician and banker of ferry, treasurer of Jefferson county one of these days Mr A. D. Brinkley of Albuquerque, N. M., who has been visiting Mr. W. D. Cooper and other friends of this city left for his home this week. The Twelve Star club will be entertained by Mrs. L. Douglass Monday evening, Nov. 14. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, President; L. Douglass, Sec'y. M. L. Perry was among the excursionists from Kansas City last Sunday and was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Perry, 1828 Topeka avenue. Miss Belle Fort was shot Wednesday by a man named Chisholm, who was shooting at another person while Miss Fort was passing. Chisholm was arrested. I receive a shipment of fresh butter and eggs every Friday; if you want first class butter and eggs send in your order early. These goods don't last long. G. A. Bigbee. Mrs. Henrietta Carey, wife of the Rev. J E. Carey. left last Wednesday afternoon, via the R. I. for her old home in Bowling Green, Kentucky to visit her mother, Mrs. Vesta Butler. Mr. William Jarratt of Kansas City visited a few days with Miss Inez Wood last week. While in the city he gave THE PLANDEALER a pleasant call and left us a year's subscription. The Cyrene Commandery Drill Corps will entertain royally, Nov. 16th, at 618 Kansas Ave., at their annual "doughnut and cider feast" Everybody is invited. Admission, 15c single and 25c a couple. Dr. A. H. Young, the popular and reliable physician of Lawrence is doing a lucrative business in that city and is said to be one of the best physicians in the state. He is a great supporter of THE PLAINDEFALR. Quarterly meeting will be held at Brown's chapel November 20th. Ministers and their congregations are cordially invited to attend. All are made welcome. Don't forget the date. Our collection last Sunday was $26.50. Little Emmett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam'l Higgins, was accidentally shot Tuesday by the explosion of a cartridge. The children were having a bonfire, and one of them threw in a cartridge. The bullet struck Emmett in the forehead. The Dumas club met at the residence of Mrs. Bradshaw. Mrs. Bell Porter was a pleasant visitor. After two hours work lunch was served, and the club adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. E. W. Matley, Friday, Nov, 11. Last Saturday Mrs. Alice Parks entertained at six o'clock dinner at her home on West street. A very elaborate dinner was prepared, and covers were laid for Misss Elwilla Brown, Bessie Bennett, Mabel Bryant and Bessie Palmer. A very pretty invitation, printed in white on blue paper, announces the Thanksgiving party at Emporia, Kans. A large number of Topeka people will be in attendance, as it promises to be one of the most fashionable affairs of the season. Pre interior of the Second Cumberland Presbyterian parsonage, corner thirteenth and Quincy, is being newly papered and painted, which adds greatly to its looks. The Cumberland Presbyterians believe in advancement along every line. Mr. Thos. Bell, the popular expressman, has built a fine four-room cottage on East Eleventh street across the Shunganunga. If other colored men would take as much interest in that part of the town, it would not be long before that side would be profitable. There will be a grand mask entertainment at the U. K. T. hall, 508 W. B streeet Saturday night. Three prizes will be given, first to the neatest, second to the next neatest, third to the tackiest. Music and refreshments Admission, ten cents. By the Pride of Topeka No. 3, Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, manager. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club was entertained last Friday by Mrs.J. M. Wright. Mrs. Ray, Mrs. Norman, Mrs. Johnson were the club's guests Lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lizzie Jones in North Topeka, Friday, Nov 11, and with Miss Elenora Smith Nov 18. Frank Harris, the printer, departed Monday for his home in St. Paul, King, where he cast his first vote for Theodore Roosevelt, the best man that ever sat in the presidential chair. Mr Harris is a valuable member of the mechanical force that keeps this craft afloat, and we miss him greatly. As a printer, he stands in the front rank, and is a No. 1 nica young man. He returned Tuesday. Stetson and Hawes Hats IN ALL THE DIFFESENT STYLES. Underwear and Shirts. Hosiery and Gloves. Our Styles are Exclusive from Others. Pleased to Have You Call. A. J. AUGUST. 602 Kansas Avenue. PARENTS, PROTECT YOUR GIRLS! The Disreputable Act of Green Scales Demands That Something Be Done! We call special attention the ad. of Mr. A. J. August, which appears elsewhere in this paper. Mr. August carries one of the finest and best lines of furnishing goods in the West, and we recommend our readers to call on him when needing anything in his line. The polite and courteous treatment one receives, from Mr. August and his clerks shows that your patronage is appreciated. A young married man by the name of Green Scales was arrested last week upon complaint made by Mrs. M. B Davis, mother of Essie Davis, a fifteen year old girl living at 420 Kansas avenue. The mother charges the young man with going to her home during her absence and at the point of a pistol torcing her daughter to commut an unmentionable crime. The child, frightened nearly to death, notified her mother, who notified officers, whereupon the young man was arrested, and is now awaiting trial for the charge which, from all indications, is true. The time is now at hand when young girls must be protected from this class of inhuman monsters who prey upon them and take advantage of their station in life. The mother of this girl is a poor, hardworking woman, and while she is at work the girl is left alone. If this young man is not made an example of, others will attempt to commit similar crimes. A young man was sent to the penitentiary not more than thirty days ago for taking a young girl out into the country for a huggy ride and afterwards forcing her to comply with his beauty desires. The girl in question is under age, poor and defenseless and the young man is from a good family, having always borne a good reputation, and there seems to be no reason why he should stoop to commit such an offense. THE PLAINDEALER will keep its eye upon this class and will arraign them whenever an opportunity is presented. We are surprised to see so many men who call themselves race leaders always willing to aid in securing release for the monsters, who commit these heinous offenses. There should be an end to this kind of business when the fact of their guilt is clearly established. On the other hand, we never hear of their offering any consolation or assistance to the poor outraged girl, but more less raise the question as regarding her character or reputation. Let's put a stop to this. The sooner the better. The more of this class of men who are put behind the walls A number of young people gave a dancing party at 618 Kansas Ave. Tuesday evening. The usual jolly crowd was in attendance and it is hardly necessary to say that a good time crowned their efforts. Music was furnished by Steinberg's orchestra. These dancing parties are becoming a source of such rare pleasure that they will most likely occur more often in the future. J. Mord. Allen, the talented writer, and Mrs. John M. Wright, the mezzosoprano and graduate of Washburn School of Fine Arts, will give one of their superb entertainments at Lawrence some time in the close future. Mr. Allen is highly spoken of by the pulpit and press, and his app-arance in Lawrence will be a rare treat and the fact that Mrs. Wright is to sing, will cause their coming to be anxiously awaited. Misses Willa Meariwether, Belle Fort, Evelyn Baker and Mary Wolridge entertained Tuesday evening at Miss Meariwether, 836 N. Clay street, complimentary to Mr. Chas Barker of Washington, D.C. The evening was enjoyably spent in games and music. At a late hour a dainty lunch was served, and the guests departed for their respective homes, each declaring the young ladies delightful entertainers. Miss Cyrenia G. Smith, a valuable member of the mechanical force on of the penitentiary, the better it will be for mothers who are trying to raise decent and respectable daughters to mingle in the world and to some day build a reputation not only for their families, but for their race. There are too many mothers who let their daughters loaf up and down the streets subject to come in contact with men of ill manners and ill repute. One can stand on Kansas avenue Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons and evenings and see certain girls parade up and down the avenue from Tenth to Fourth at least a dozen times before they become convinced that they are not wanted by the young men whose company they are seeking, and finally they are entrapped and fall into the hands of this disreputable class, whereupon their ruinion begins. Another thing has come to our notice of late, and that is these half-fledged young dudes, whose voices are as loud as a calliope when they are in conversation and whose manners are as rude as a "yellow kid." standing on street corners waiting for girls as they go and come to and from school. They induce them to go to some loafing place and there chat for hours. These mothers who go to church, shout and holler on Sundays should make special efforts to ascertain the time their daughters leave school, and if they find that they do not come home at the proper time, know the reason why. Then they will be nearer complying with the scripture which reads something like it: "Spare the rod and spoil the child." There is too much tendency on the part of some women of our race to ape some one in the social circles by placing their daughters in society where they come in contact with men of whose former reputation they know nothing. Teach your girls to be more independent and dignified, then the young men will be compelled to follow suit. Too few of our girls are getting proper home training. A large majority of them have all of their clothing made by dressmakers because they are taught to be indolent; as a result, they take no care of their this paper, will leave next week for Emporia to complete a course in the State Normal. Miss Smith is one of the most intelligent young ladies in the state—a first class printer, and her genial manner has won her an admirable place in the hearts of those with whom she worked. Her assistance on this paper has been invaluable, and she will be seriously missed. The entire "crowd" wishes her ultimate success. Mrs. C. Mukes gave a reception to the members of the Shamrock club last Thursday afternoon from three to five The members spent a very pleasant afternoon. They were served by Mr. A B Henry to a two-course luncheon, and while they chatted and enjoyed lunch, music was rendered by Miss Nellie Hicks; there was also music by a graphophile. Several visitors were present. Mrs Hattie Freeman, Mrs. Smith, Mrs Barnes, Mrs. Kuykendall, Mrs. Hale, Mrs. John Rhodes and Mrs. J. M. Jamison. Miss Alpha Boston of Kansas City, Mo., came up on the excursion last Sunday and was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Margaret Perry, and her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Boston. She is young woman of rare talent, having written several plays which are now being played by a traveling company. She is now writing one entitled "Difference in Hearts," which she is going to present to the Washington Literary society of this city, and which will be rendered by that society some time during the Xmas holidays. Rev. Albert Barton, who is employed in the Interior Department at Washington, D. C., came home to assist the party in rolling up a big majority for Hon. Charles Curtis, Congressman for the First district. While here he made speeches in White Cloud and Troy, and had a large crowd at both places. The Rev. also filled the pulpit several times while in the city. He is one of Shawnee's substantial old war horses, and never loses an opportunity to come home and vote for the assistance of the party. He returned Thursday. Miss Cora Bennett, our efficient bookkeeper, has resigned, and left Wednesday for Pittsburg, Kansas. wearing apparel. Many of them could dress more neatly and have more clothes if they would learn to sew. More than half the battle is having the clothes made; the cost of goods is a mere nothing in comparison with the cost of making. Nothing is more pleasing than to see young women, when out upon the highway, looking clean and neat from head to foot. We have seen several upon the avenue, whom, if they should stumble and fall, we should be ashamed to look at or assist. Water is plentiful, soap is cheap and labor is no disgrace. Let our young women and men strive to appear neat and clean. Nothing is more pleasing than to see a woman attired in clean, white linen. Let our motters teach their girls that "Cleanliness is next to godliness." Not only should they be neat and clean in their dressing, but they should look well to their offensive breath. We have come in contact with several people while in crowds who have actually made us sick by blowing their breath in our face. They should look after their mouths and teeth. It is often necessary to take some good tonic for the stomach in order to prevent this offensive breath. So many persons are unaware that their breath is bad, but these things should be given attention. We would advise those who have heretofore paid no attention to such things, to do so in the future. THE PLAINDEALER usually makes mention of these things once a year, and we hope that we will not have occasion to speak of them again. In conclusion, we would say to mothers of daughters to look after them, and to fathers who have sons to see that they get in the best company. We are tired of hearing of so many outrages being committed among our people, and they should be, and must be a halt. Let the pulpit speak out on the subject in unmeasured terms: "Separate the sheep from the goats." Let the old insolent Negro go to himself and let the progressive Negro do likewise. Separate the wheat from the tares." N. CHILES. where she will take a course in the State Manual Training school. Miss Bennett is one of the best girls ever raised in Topeka—bright and intelligent, and while we hate to lose her, yet we are proud to note her commendable strides to attain something higher. She has been of splendid service to this paper, and has contributed largely to its success. Her companions with whom she worked seriously miss her and extend their best wishes. A party composed of the follow- persons visited the Topeka Industria institute Sunday afternoon: M. Arnicholas Chal, Steven G. Snell Inez Wood, William, P. Hukuan Gerrie Johnson, Michael, G. Brown and Al Alexander, Dr. Brice and Ira Guy, few were royally in the teachers or students, two spared pursuing it pleas for the treatise. It was an ideal afternoon, and affi- dicated opportunity. East on the Southwest Limited You cannot drop your napkin and pick it up in the dining car of The Southwest Limited. A waiter will be there with a clean one. A porter was recently disciplined for brushing a hat with a whisk broom instead of a brush. These are little things, but they show how excellence of service is maintained on the This Company owns and operates the sleeping, dining, library and all other cars on its lines, and therefore offers its patrons an excellence in equipment and service not obtainable elsewhere. The Southwest Limited leaves Kansas City, Union Station, 5.55 p. m.; Grand Avenue, 6.07 p. m. Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. G. L. COEB, 907 Main Street, Southwestern Passenger Agent, Kansas City, Mo. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Missouri Pacific Route THE WORLD'S FAIR LINE. 7—Daily Trains Between Kansas City and—7 St Louis. C. E. STYLES, A. G. P. A., Kansas City, -- -- Mo Do You Want to Save $15.00? You'll do it, if you buy a Colonist ticket to California from me between Sept. 15 and October 15. Tickets will cost more later on. Fast trains. Pullman Sleepers daily. Excursions under personal escot three times a week. Liberal stop-overs. T. L. KING, TICKET AGENT, ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY, TOPEKA, KANSAS. the magnificent grounds owned by the Western Tuskegee. Miss Estella Slaughter. Meare. Clarence and Alvin Scott had charge of the dining room. Out of town guests: Mrs. B. Hall of Peabody, Kans, Messrs. A. Brinkley and J. H. Bell of Las Vegas. N. M. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cooper enter trained at a three course supper Nov 5 at their residence, six miles south of town. The guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Burns and daughter, Inez, Mr. and Mrs. Ware and daughter, Edna, Mrs. Washington and daughter, Hazel, Misses Susie Cooper and Annie Cooper. Mr. J. Cooper, Mr. A. Cooper and Miss Brindley of Memphis, Tenn The December Delineator, with its message of good cheer and helpfulness, will be welcomed in every home. The fashion pages are unusually attractive, illustrating and describing the very latest modes in a way to make their construction during the busy festive season a pleasure instead of a task, and the literary and pictorial features are of rare excellence. Aside from the selections from the Wagner operas, there are papers and stories from interesting authors. Also suggestions in needle work and cookery, and the regular departments of the magazine, with special articles relating to woman's interests within and without the home. Mr. and Mrs. Lemar Clark celebrated the twelfth anniversary of their marriage last Wednesday afternoon and evening at their residence, 1414 Western avenue. Their beautiful cottage was decorated for the occasion with palms and ferns and presented a lovely appearance. In the afternoon about fifty friends called to offer congratulations. Mrs. Clark was assisted during the afternoon by Mrs. Taylor Reed and Mrs. B. T. Alexander. Both ladies and gentlemen had been invited for the evening, and about an equal number called. All expressed themselves as enjoying the most delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. Clark received a number of costly presents in the way of silks and linens which they highly appreciate. TO CALIFORNIA Via Union Pacific. Millions have been spent in the improvement of this line, and all human ingenuity has been adopted to protect its patrons against accident. The line is renowned for its fast trains and the general superiority of its service and equipment. Fastest time, shortest line, smoothest track. Tourist sleepers a specialty. Inquire of Mr and Mrs. G. W. Burns entertained last Thursday at their home, 404 Van Buren, in honor of Mrs. Magan Dowman of Chicago, Miss Lizzie Brinkley of Memphis, Teun. and Mr Green Logan of Louisville, Ky. There were over two hundred guests present. The rooms were as formally decorated with flowers of the season and suitable luncheon. Reserved for Mrs. The social offer lasted until twelve. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. H. W. Wilson and Mrs. Morgan. The J. C. FULTON, U. P. Depot. F. A. LEWIS, City Agent, 525 Kan. Edward Weeks, son of James Weeks formerly of Emporia but now of Denver, Colo., seems to have a very rare ability as an artist which he is fast improving. Last week he sold one of his drawings of a span of horses for $10 to one of the employers at the state hospital where he is employed. Miss Lena Thompson has returned from St. Louis. ALBERT.ROSS, Editor and Mgr. --- Matt Popular Teacher of 'Clojret Schools in the two Kansas Cities for the Y. J. Dunning Ladies Cloit Walt, to be awarded New York's 1905 Every paid up 1 yr sub-scription to The Praxisnarrar ($1) counts 100 votes. Mail all votes to Branch Office, 812 Freeman Ave, Kansas City, Kansas. Miss Victoria Overalls, Mo.....390 Miss Magnolia Lewis, Mo.....370 Mrs. W. L. Grant, Ks.....350 Miss 'Ethel Stafford, Ks.....320 Miss Bertia Cole, Ks.....300 Miss Frankie Kennedy, Mo.....280 Miss Ida Washington, Mo.....260 Miss Ida Generals, Ks.....250 Miss Annie Jones, Mo.....200 Miss Estelle Coles, Mo.....170 Miss Fannie Brinkley, Mo.....150 Interest in the Most Popular Teacher contest seems to be catching like wild fire. The church members have become deeply interested. Vine street Baptists are backing Miss Victoria Overalls, A. M. E.'s are supporting Miss Stafford, First Baptist members are determined Mrs. Grant shall win and Metropolitan Baptists are standing by their organist, Miss Generals, Argentine, Independence, Mo., Bonner Springs and other nearby towns awakening to the spirit of the race, and thus the contest deepens and waxes warmer. Rev. Thomas Scott, a talented young man student preacher of C. M. E. Church of Topeka, filled the pulpit of the A. M. E. Church Sunday evening, where he delivered an eloquent sermon and held his audience in closest attention and impressed them deeply by his intelligent interpretation of the Scriptures. Rev. Scott is enroute to attend Lane College in Tennessee. S. S. Glassock, candidate for state representative, addressed a large meeting of colored voters at M. & O. Hall, last Thursday evening. Lincoln Institute and Western University will contest for superiority on the football gridiron at Kerr's Park Thursday. Williams and Walker will appear at the Grand Opera House next week. Society is all astir for the occasion. Miss Minnie Gilmore, trained nurse, left for her home in Leavenworth, Monday, after a three weeks business trip in our city. Born unto Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Dwiggi s, a fine 10 pound baby girl. Wylma Gwendolene Dwiggins made her arrival, Wednesday, Oct. 26. All are doing nicely. Mesdames Mattie Shelton, Ida Lewis and Martha Johnson and Mr. A. Cato are on the sick list. A Tambourine Drill of the Willing Workers Club of First Baptist Church will be given Monday evening. The balcony of the A. M. E. Church was seated last week. Rev. Ward is doing a great work in this city. John E. Wilson, a well known citizen was shot and instantly killed Saturday evening at No. 6 James St. by Frank Barber, now a fugitive. The body was buried Wednesday from First Baptist church under the auspices of Masonic Orders of which he was a prominent member. The Baptist Courier, the State journal of the Baptists made its appearance last Sunday in an eight page number. The paper is well edited and well managed and ought to have the support of all the Kansas Baptists. Hon. Wm. J. Bryan, the great ex-leader of the Democratic party spoke at Convention hall last Thursday evening. In discussing the race question Mr. Bryan said: "I believe I am friendly to the black man, and friendliness makes me want his boy taught what my boy is. I do not believe in showing the black man the open door of a postoffice. I would show his boy the open door of a school house, and I would educate him. The black man should not be taught as he is being permitted to foster a hope that one day he will have social equality. I believe that the white and the black races can work out their own destinies without intermarrying or mingling in the same society. Such a thing will never be known. It is cruel to permit it to be thought of." As regards education, Mr. Bryan is fairer than the ordinary Democratic demagogue. He should bring his fellow would-be party leaders, Tillman and Vardaman to a likewise common sense view of this vital question. Mr. Bryan, however, remains silent as to what he would do after he has educated that Negro boy to the highest and he comes round and by reason of merit seeks an opening in the business and industrial world. As regards social equality, the Southern man's bugaboo, Mr. Bryan need not be alarmed. Nine-tenths of the Negroes of America do not want it, and are not seeking it. We are developing too many bright-eyed, brainy, beautiful boys and girls of our own of culture, moral character, business ability and physical accomplishments, who would do honor to any race, to be seeking others to marry and mingle with socially. No, thank you, Mr. Bryan, the colored man has no such ambition. As regards dodging the real issue, Mr. Bryan very skillfully kept away from it. He should explain to these western people why the democratic leader in Congress, J. Sharp Williams, of Mississippi, was elected by a voting population of one to thirty-three compared with Mr. Bryan's own home district in Nebraska. He should explain how and why one voter in the disfranchising states of the South has six times the power of one voter in the North. He should explain why Southern Negroes are counted in to make up the number of Southern representatives to Congress, and counted out when it comes to voting for them. He should show how the Democrats are caring for the black Filipinos of Mississippi and Alabama to merit them spreading their benignity abroad. While we pause for an answer to Mr. Bryan, the Negro race will continue as in the past to scale the heights onward and upward to the noblest manhood and womanhood attainable. Mrs. Helen Price of 1318 N. Eighth street died October 25, after an illness of but five days. The deceased was a prominent member of Household of Ruth, No. 267. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Dwiggins are the proud parents of a tenpound bouncing baby girl, born on October 26. All are doing well. At the A. M. E. literary last Thursday evening the debate, "Resolved, that man is the architect of his own destiny" was very ably discussed by Messrs. A. F. Harvey and F. T. Shannon, affirmative, and Mrs. Frances Brooks and Philip Brown, negative. The affirmative won the decision. A musical and literary program was rendered at First Baptist church by the Roosevelt club Tuesday evening. Prominent talent from both cities appeared upon the program. RESOLUTION. Wherecas, The Lord has taken from our midst our beloved Sister, Helen Price, and Whereas, She was one whom all had learned to love, quiet, peacable and sympathetic; a sister of noble virtues and in all respects a pattern of true Householdship, one whose death is not only a loss to the order, but especially to her bereaved son and daughter, relatives and friends. Therefore be it Resolved, That we mourn as those who have hope, and pray that we meet her in the Grand Lodge above; that these resolutions be spread on our minutes, and a copy be sent for publication and to the bereaved children of our beloved sister. MRS. F. BROOKS, M. N. G. LULU JOHNSON, P. M. N. G. R. SAUNDERS, D. R. N. G. L. A. WOODS, W. R. Committee. Lawrence, Kan. Mamie B. Jordan was born February 18, 1887, in Lawrence, Kansas, and died September 10, at 10:20 p. m., aged 17 years, six months and 24 days. She moved with her parents when quite small to Memphis, Tenn., where she lived until four years ago, moving back to Lawrence. She was one of the students in the High school of Lawrence, and was devoted to her studies, her aim being to reach the topmost round of the ladder. She professed religion during the meeting last winter. She joined St. Luke A. M. E. church, lived a consistent christian until her death. She was also a member of Clinging Rose Tent, No. 23. She was elected chief record keeper May 7, 1904. She was a loyal member and always at her post. She had been complaining for about one year, but was confined to her room only two months. During her last illness she was patient, seeming to recognize the hand of death, for she often said; "I will not get well, but I am ready to go." During her last moments, as she stepped down into the chilly stream of death, she said to her mother, "Don't worry, for I am ready and willing to die, and I am going to rest. Sing for me, 'Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine.'" So she passed to the great beyond. She leaves a mother, two sisters, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Fare the well, beloved maid; Fare the well, forever more; Till we meet beyond the river With the loved ones gone before. Where no sorrow ever cometh Where the white-robed angels sine In the tent of our Father Christ, our Saviour, God, our King. MISS NELLIE BARNETT, Q. M. RUBY M. STRODE, C. R. K. Dt. Addie Simpson was born in Savannah, Mo., 1864. She departed this life Wednesday morning, Oct. 12, at 10:40 a. m. at her home on Pennsylvania street. She leaves a husband, a son, two sisters and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a member of Mr. Moriah Tabernacle, No. 52, for six years, always loyal and true to her trust. She held the office of Inner Sentinel for four years previous to her death. She was always at her post of duty as long as she was able. Mt. Moriah Tabernacle has lost a loyal and faithful daughter. A place in our Tabernacle is vacant and cannot be filled. Daughters, may we meet Dt. Addie Simpson around the throne of God where parting will be no more? Dt. Addie Simpson attended the Grand Session last July; she remarked to her C. P. and others that that would be the last Grand Session that she would ever attend. She said that she knew she would not get well; that her time had come. She sent for Dt. Addie White and Cora Yeager and told them that she knew she would not be able to meet them again, and that she had all her burial clothes laid away and told them where to find them. She was a loyal and faithful Christian. She joined St. Luke A. M. E. church 22 years ago, at which church her funeral was held Saturday, Oct. 15. She EVERYBODY COME Annual Doughnut and cider Fe. st. Program. Vocal Solo, Mrs. J. M. Wright. Violin Solo, Master Harry Dillard. Vocal Solo, Sir Knight Ned O'Banion. Pianist, Miss Geergia Watkins. A short drill by a part of the crack team of Templars. ADMISSION—15 cents Single. Per Couple 25 Cents. Committee on Arrangements, W. T. McKnight, Chairman. C. A. Morton. Henry Murray. J. H. Childers. W. D, Cooper. Tuition Free except in the Medical Department. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES Thirty-Seventh Session. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS: TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $50. PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. 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