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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15
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rambling house bearing unmistakable
marks of early southern architecture
lives Thomas S Huffaker, the man I'M
der whose direction the mission was
built and who presided over the In
dams who attended school within its
walls in the early fiftieS.
Mr. Huffaker was sent to Council
Grove by the United States government
in 1850, and the school building was
constructed under his personal super
vision the sane year. 1t is built of ma
tive stone with walls of thickness which
leave the impression that they We're
designed to Withstand a siege. 1t con-
tains eight rooms and originally served
as Il residence for the instructor and his
family. The Methodist church (South)
paid for the building, but the superin-
tendent was paid by the government.
In 1851 the school was opened. Super
iDtendent Huffaker says that the In
dams did not take kindly to the school.
The daughters were not allowed to at
tend and the sons of the chiefs and
leading men of the tribe would have
been degraded in the eyes of the In
dams if they had received instruction a
the white mans school. Mr.. Huffaker
saws that in consequence the school was
made up principally of orphans and IN
dian children who had no. one to care
for them. The largest number of
scholars who ever attended at one time
was 49, and this was in the early days
of the school In 1854 Mr.. Huffaker re-
ported to the government that the
school could not be kept up on the
allowance of $50 per scholar and asked
that the amount be increased. No at
tention was paid to his request, and the
Kaw mission school ceased to exist after
a short life of only three years
The Indians held a large reservation
which included practically all of Norris
county. extending miles west. Is miles
east 10 miles north and 10 miles south
at Council Grove. Had it not been for
the fact that the city was in the heart
of the Kaw Indian reservation, Council
ha ha ita11 Of Iia
state. In 1854 when Kansas was or
ganized as a territory by the passage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15

1t was here that Mr.. Huffaker's, services
were again used to good advantage. He
braVely consented to go to the Indians
and demand the surrender of the two
braves who had shot Gilkey ana Parks.
The people from the country around
fiocl1ed to Council Grove and the women
and children were left in the Mission
building while the men went to rein
force the whites on Four Mile creek
There were 400 Indians and at the be-
ginning of the parley only 40 whites but
before it was over the whites outnum-
bered the Indians. The red men con-
scented to give up the man who shot
Gilkey but refused to surrender the In
dian who had wounded Parks who hap
pened to be a young chief who was
popular with the tribe. The situation as
summed a sanguinary aspect but finally
the Indians acceded to the terms as
communicated to them by Mr.. Huffaker,
the two Indians were turned over and
further bloodshed was averted-
What followed is told in the follow
ing words: They were brought forth,
bound and tied and delivered over to
the whites. They were tried in no court,
no judge heard their case, no attorney
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15

danger that was threatened told the In
dams that they had killed one man and
MORALLY wounded another and that
they had better leave town as soon as
possible as the white people would sure
ly avenge the outrage. The Indians in
stantIy wheeled their horses and gallop-
ed out of town and in less than an
hours time all their tents which had
been visible on the high ground south Of
Elm creek which runs Immediately
south of Council Grove, We're struck and
packed. after which the tribe took up
its march in the direction OF Four Mile
creek. where in addition to artificial
means of defense they could have the
~ nature offered
The organization of a company to fol-
low the Indians is then described and
how the opposing forces met face to
face and were drawn up in battle array
only two hundred yards apart is told.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15

little son Charles, who was then only
eight years old. They were visiting the
tribe. While I was there the report
came that the Cheyennes were coming
and there would be a battle. 1t seemed
that the boy did not like these rumors,
ward learned that he had walked to his
home in Topeka. This walk of so or 20
miles was a pretty big undertaking for
a boy eight years old, but apparently
it had no terrOrS for him.
Mr.. Huffaker was born in 1925 in Mis-
souri, He was u slave holder, and when
he came to Kansas he brought his
slaves with him, and they lived with
him in Council Grove. But when the
south came he was on the side of the
north. He has served two terms in
the legislature, and he is still one of
the most respected citizens of Morris
county. He is tall and straight, and
his eye has something of the fire of the
exciting days of the fifties.
Morris county was a scene of border
ruffian troubles during the war, and
what was known as the Anderson gang
committed murders and other depreda-
lions. Judge Baker, a brother-in-law or
Mr.. Huffaker, was one of the victims.
Only few of the old buildings at
Council Grove are still standing. the
big Hays store room is still standing,
and the blacksmith shop where the
for years was the forum for political
discussions is standing and is still
used by a blacksmith. But the old
landmarks and the men who lived in
the days of Indian troubles and con-
fficts with desperadoes are fast passing,
and in a few years these stirring
scenes will be legends. L. L. x.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15

Coy and Mrs. Carl Sawin gave an ell
joyable card party at the home of Mrs.
Mccoy on West Eighth avenue. The
guest of honor was Mrs. H. XanTaSSel,
of Marshall, MINI.
In the evening the Evening club en-
tertained about a hundred guests at a
dancing party at Steinberg's hall. This
was one OF the most pleasant affairs
given by the club this winter.
DR.. and Mrs. c. F. Menninger and
Miss Anna NJ. Parry Bundy gave their
regular art and music evening at the
Menninger home. Both the art talk by
Mrs. Menninger and the musical pro-
gramme were unusually enjoyable
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. M. A. Low
and Miss Vera Low were the hostesses
at a charming reception at their home
on Film ore street Between four and
five hundred invitations were issued and
the arrangements of the affair We're
perfect in every detail.
The same afternoon Mrs H. L. 2.
Hillyer. entertained very delightfully."- at
cards. Mrs. John Stoddard Morris, of
Waupun, Wis, was the guest of hono1'.
Refreshments in three courses were
served late in the afternoon.
In the evening Western Sorosis gave
its annual banquet at the home of Mir
and Mrs. A. Zallner, on Topeka ave
nue.. The affair was a very pleasant
one, and a large number of guests
were present
Mr. and Mrs Charles Bower gave an
informal party the same evening at
their home on West Tenth avenue. The
guests We're limited to the neighbor-
hood friends.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Presbyterian church gave an enjoyable
evening at art and music at the Men
ringer home.
The Manola club gave it's regular
dancing party at Hudson's hall.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs. George
Port Ashton entertained the ladies who
assisted at her reception at very
pleasant thimble party.
he ,f,,-r he inc
of the Ladies' Music club was held at
the home of Mrs. J. W. Going.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. Clement
Smith and Mrs. Fred A. Snow enter
tanned at a valentine thinSble party at
the home of Mrs. Smith at 721 Polk
street. The decorations consisted of
strings of red paper hearts, and the
color scheme was further carried out
with red carnations and red poppy
shades on the lights
Friday afternoon Mrs. Smith and
Mrs. Snow gave a second thimble party.
The decorations and arrangements were
all similar to those of Thursday.
In the evening the Hyperion club gave
its regular dancing party at Steinberg's
hall
Miss Mary McGifin gave an enjoyable
valentine party at her home on Horn
street
This afternoon Misses Myrtle and
Lulu F'ordyce are entertaining at cards
at their home on Taylor street.
A Valentine Party.
Miss Mary McGiffin was the hostess
at a charming valentine party Friday
evening at her home on Horn street.
The decorations as well as the amuSe-
ments were appropriate to the season.
Occupying a conspicuous position was
an immense white cardboard heart.
dotted with small red ones, each one
bearing a number corresponding TO
numbers held by the girls The young
men were given bows and arrows and
requested to shoot the small hearts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15
SOME RECIPES.
GRIDDLE CAKES.

One pint Self Rising Eagle Health
Pancake Flour, and almost a pint
of cold water or milk. Mix well,
and bake on hot griddle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15

that the councils were held to fornu-
late plans for defense, and for the best
means to make the long, tiresome jour
ney- From this fact the place was
called Council Grove, by which name 1t
Is still known. 1t is enormously stated
that the city took its name from the
councils held by Indians in this grove
Until the days of overland travel were
Dver Council Grove continued to be one
of the most important stations on the
route and thrilling incidents of border
life are yet related by the citizens who
have grown old in this quaint, busy lit
tie hamlet.
II you ask to be directed to points of
interest at Council Grove, the first place
to be pointed out will be the Kaw In
dian mission building. which stands di-
rectly on the bank of the Neosho river
q few blocks from the business section
of the town 1t is no longer used as a
school. but is occupied as a residence.
Directly across the river in a big
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15
Topeka SOCIETY.
Lenten Season Is Once More
Ushered In.
Closing Social Events Are Many
and Successful.
A VALENTINE PARTY.
Miss. Mary McGiffin Pleasantly
Entertains Her Friends.
Items of Social and Personal
Nature.

The utter quiet of Lent has not yet
descended upon US, and during the past
week there have been many pleasant
affairs, both large and small.
Monday afternoon Mrs. George Port
Ashton gave her second reception. Mrs.
II. N. Packard, of Cincinnati. Ohio, Mrs.
Fred Wilmer and Miss Norma Wheeler,
of Kansas City, received with ner.
over two hundred guests called during
the afternoon.
The same afternoon Mrs. George Nc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15
Topeka CODgressElan's First In
structiOn in Indian School.
Was Located Near Council
Grove, Norris County.
HIS LONG WALK.
At Eight Years Old Travelled
to Topeka on Foot.
Had Been Frightened at Report
of Hostile Indians.
HISTORY is THRILLING
Story of Conflict With the Kaw
Indians.
"reminiscences of One of Oldest
Towns in Kansas.
Had Its Origin as Overland Sta
ton in 1920.
Had Been Frightened at Report
of Hostile Indians.
HISTORYIS THRILLING
Story of Conflict With the KaW
Indians.
"reminiscences of One of Oldest
Towns in Kansas.
Had Its Origin as Overland Sta
ton in 1920.

Long before such a town as Topeka
was dreamed of Council Grove was
city-at least in the pioneer sense To
be sure its development has been by
no means rapid. but it is still a -four
fishing village, famous for its hotels and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15

They then had TO find the girl bearing
the corresponding number and write
her a valentine. Two books, The
Reveries of a Bachelor" and THE Love
Letters of an English Woman, were
given as prizes. Partners were found
for supper by matching the sentiments
on candy hearts.
The evening was enjoyed by the fol-
lowing guests: Miss Maude Findlay,
Miss Laura Mcclure, Miss Mary
Strauss, Miss Roberta WATSON, Miss
Helen Mood, Miss Ethelyn Wright, Miss
Rose Davis, Miss LillianI<Valentine,
Miss Blanche Faas, Miss Helen Faas,
Miss Gertrude Reed. Miss Louise AIN
son, Miss Ethel DeObert, Miss jessie
Marsh, Miss Mabel McGiffin, Miss
Madge Kuntz, Miss Jean Kuntz, Mr..
Lew Strauss, MIR. George Klein, Mr..
/ Charles Wolf. Mr. Ted Montgomery,
Mr.. Charles Wolff, Mr.. Andrew Blunt
in. Mr.. Harry Thorn pson, MIR. MowTy
Thatcher. Mr.. Leon Thorpe, Mr.. Robert
Anderson, Mr.. Fred McGiffin. If
Frank Forbes Mr.. John Marsh and Mr.
George Bushnell.
The Ruskin Club Meeting.
The birthday of John Ruskin was OBJ
served by the members of the Ruskin
Art club with appropriate pro-
gramme, at the home of Mrs. Hills,
Topeka avenue, on Saturday afternoon.
most of whom responded to the invita-
ton. Light refreshments were served
after the following programme had
been rendered:
Piano duet. Mrs. Fleming and Miss
Margaret Better.
Paper. 1.-The Life of Rus1in," Miss
Belle Swearingen.
Vocal solo, Miss Emma Dennis
Selection, The Romance of Ruskin's
Life Miss Helen Reed.
Piano solo. Mrs. Fleming.
THE Roycrofters," by Gilbert Hub
bard, read by Mrs. Better.
Piano solo. Miss Margaret Better.
The Lakota Club.
An interesting meeting of the I4akota
club was held Monday afternoon at the
home of Miss Rosamond Horton. The
topic for the afternoon was, 1.-THE Far
South and the programme was as fol-
lows:
Reading. American History told by
Contemporaries, AN Account OF
the Province of Carolina" .........
Mrs. Charles Adams.
Paper, "The Huguenot Settlement.
Miss Bessie West.
Reading, odd Virginia and Her
Neighbors, F'iske observation-disclosures.
Miss Rose Horton.
Paper, 1.-The North American Pirates
Miss West.
Reading, Johns Hopkins University
Studies, THE Carolina Pirates and
Colonial Commerce." Hughes.
Miss Josephine Shellabarger.
Discussion I'm the Survival of the
F,ittest" which have we inherited,
the Lords Proprietary. the Patron
or the Town Meeting2- -...........
Miss Mary Thompson.
The next meeting will be at the home
of Miss Faith Andrews
CONTINUED on Page 3.
you give me a pain" said the man
-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15

You give me a PAIN said the man
with the sallow complexion. Glad to
hear it," said the other, cheerfully.
You know my business is writing adj
vertisements for patent medicines"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15

If all milk is used in above re=
ceipts, and an egg added, the cakes
will be lighter and more nutritious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15
MUFFlNS AND GEMS.

One pint Self Rising Eagle Health
Pancake Flour, three fourths pint
of cold water or milk, little butter
and sugar to suit the taste.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST R.rLse.ps
Hearing ON AppIiea IN That Roads
Are Violating Ant Trust Laws

Albany, y. Y, October IA hearing
was given today before Attorney Gen
eral Davies, on the application. that
proceedings be commenced against the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. the
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Compa-
ny and other carrying companies. on the
ground that they are violating the anti
trust laws OF the state. The coal COM
panies entered a general denial TO the
charges made. q. j. Shearn for the
petitioner. introduced contracts between
the railroad companies and coal mine
owners indentical in character. which
he averred showed that the companies
were working in nee and in violation
Of tEe antitrust law.
Ar. Shearn argued in behalf OF the
petition and David Wilcox agains; IL.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17

New Rnle@ Adoptca by the Unfver-
xfty Since wfta@-=wai from the
-. r. A.. a.

Correspondence OF The Messenger
Chapel Hill. y. c.. October -.
One rule of the Southern I~ntercollegi-
ate Athletic Association is particular
ly Objectionable and on account OF that
alone il may be said. the students OF
the University Of North Carolina as
sembled in mas meeting decided to
withdraw their membership from the
Southern intercollegiate Athletic Asso-
citation That rule is the one requiring
that no student coming from another
college shall be allowed TO play on an
athletic team representing the college
10 which he has come within one year.
h regulation, % as the "one
year rule" is not seriously disadvan-
tageous TO members of the Southern In
te~rcollegiate Athletic Association, play
ing only other members of this associa-
ton. But just so soon as q team play
ing under this "one year rule lines up
against one not thus handicapped, n
Carolinas greatest game is against Vir-
ginla, who Is not 4 member OF the
Southern Inter collegiate Athletic Asso-
citation, then it is not fair. With the
exception of this Objectionable reguIa-
ton. the enclosed rules cover sustain
tally the same ground as the rulings
VI liz SOoNAAN i -LANClS ]
Association OF any other association
having for its purpose the prevention
of professionalism in college athletics.
These have been adopted by the faculty
here for the direction Of athletics.
1. No student will be allowed TO take
part in athletic games, contests. etc.
entailing absence from the university,
whose parents or guardian objects 10
such participation.
.. A student who was in endan
upon the university during a previous
term or session must pass satisfactory
examinations upo at least six hours
Of work TO be eligible as a representa-
tive upo an athletic team, musical club
or as debater or marshal.
5. No student reported as deficient in
a majority of his classes can partici-
pate in any athletic contest represent
ing the university until the deficiency
is made good.
4. No team or club shall be allowed
to be absent for more than five lecture
days during the term.
5. The manager of each athletic team
or musical club shall submit to the
president and the committee on ath-
letics of the faculty, a schedule of all
games before positive engagements are
made.
6. No student shall be eligible for an
athletic team unless he has registered
on or before October 18th.
Z. No student who has received, or
is receiving now, or has been promised
directly or indirectly any money or
compensation in lieu of money, for
athletic services, shall be eligible as q
player upon n athletic team repre-
senting the university, and each candi-
date for such team must sign a state
ment to the effect that he is not ineli-
BILE under this rule.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17

The city. They have also visited tnetr
gold mine in Randolph county. ASKED
IL il was beginning 20 yield prohts theS
replied that work was only just COM
-nenced. but they WIRE very much en-
couraged at the prospects. They whi
be here for several days. Tie TWO
gentlemS: fr-m, S~t3:TnatNr. Mini, are
Messrs. a. ]. Lammerson and John Nc
Carthy. The other two. Mesrs. Z. h
Bush and c. II. McGinnis are from
Washington. d. c.
Physicians at Greensboro Hospital
last night announced that Major Wes-
colt Robertson has typhoid fever. He
came in from h V Friday az
ternoon sick and has been at the hospi-
tai over since His case Is mild al
present, but il will keep him from any
further work in the campaign and IL he
is abb to get out and vote three weeks
from today he will be lucky.
Mr.. E. w. Wick. formerly of Selma.
who has held a position with the l..
Richardson Drug Company for ten
months, has been promoted to a place
as travelling representative and Will
leave Wednesday with a line of samples
on his first trip. His territory will lie
between Greensboro and Goldsboro.
Mr.. Wick is a bright and Industrious
young man and will succeed as a trav-
cling salesman for this enterprisinS
firm.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17

Report Soon tn be Madc-Distribu-
ton of Peabody Funds. =. l.. En-
gines Turned Into Wood Burners.
Messenger Bureau.

Raleigh, N. c., October 10.
There was a light frost here this
morning. 1t is said there was frost
September 14th neal here.
Six hundred dollars of the Peabody
fund was received today by the state
superintendent of public instruction
OF this 5000 goes to the graded school
at Winston.
Orders are issued for the muster il
of the Wilson company of the state
guard. 1t will be Co. K, Second regi-
ment.
There will be quite an increase in this
years railway construction in the state
over last years new mileage. The re-
port of the corporation commission,
giving the figures. will be made next
month. It will also contain the special
recommendations of the commission
along all lines and as the state tax COM
mission.
In Vance county the widow of a sol
dier who had died before the new pen-
sion warrants were sent out made an
effort in the courts to force the clerk to
give her the warrant. A decision was
today rendered against her, this being
along the line Of the supreme courts
decision.
The state board of examiners of pub
lie institutions spent today at the in
sane hospital. The board, which is a
new one, will MAKE it's first report to the
governor next month, it will be trans
mitted to the legislature. The inspec-
ton of public Institutions by Legislative
committee has often been a mere farce
Ex-Congressman James E. O'Hara
colored, of New Bern, now denies that
he signed the call for a state conven-
ton of negroes to be held at Raleigh.
BY text Monday the freight engines
on this division of the Seaboard All
Line will be wood burners and will use
300 cords a day. Large contracts fol
wood are made.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
Richmond Horse Show.

Richmond, Va, October 1.-THE an
nual exhibition of the Richmond horse
show association opened tonight under
brilliant auspices. The display III
horsef1esh was particularly hne. For
example, there has probably never been
seen in this country a larger or better
class ot hunters and bumpers. There
were about four thousand people pres
cnt. and they represented the wealth
and beauty of the state in marked de-
gree. Many persons of social promi-
hence in Virginia and other states were
in the gathering.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
HENRY l.. VESTS APPOINTMENT.

Mr.. Henry Litchfield West, a promi-
nent newspaper man of Washington
City, has just been appointed a commits
sioner Of the District of Columbia by
President Roosevelt. There was quite
a fight for the place n the appoint
ment was held up for several months.
MIR. Vests appointment was officially
announced Monday. Some people might
be inclined to think it was an amusing
coincidence that this appointment
should follow so close pOn the heels OF
an article by Mr.. Henry Litchfield West
in The Forum for the present quarter
on American Politics." the first para
graph of which reads as follows:
president Roosevelt's tour through
New England affored him an opportuni-
ty to make several public speeches. His
utterances have a refreshing quality.
In recent years the American people
have listened to the heavy platitudes of
Cleveland, have enjoyed the charm of
felicitous expression which Harrison
possessed, and have been inspired by
the lofty and patriotic sentiments OF
Mckinley. Roosevelt's speeches possess
their own individuality. He impresses
himself upon his audience as a man who
is thoroughly sincere and tremendously
earnest.' His words ring solid upon the
ear. Even when his sentences are read
they carry a sense of frankness and
enthusiasm. They have vital force.
When President Roosevelt talks, there
is nc evasion or equivocation. The
sentiment which is in his mind finds
expression. It's effect upon his auditor
always seems to be a secondary consid-
Grafton"