The Lincoln school (colored), Eighth and Atchison streets, was originally a three-room, one-story brick building erected in 1871 at a cost of $2,425. The lots cost $750. In 1883, this was changed to a six- room building at a cost of $2,498. This is the only school building in the city not modernized. The records reveal some interesting things. In 1878 it was decided that “the work of the grades should be completed in eight years.” In 1884 an attempt was made to establish a branch high school in South Atchison. While this failed, it was voted that “a sub-junior grade be maintained in the Washington school.” This was discontinued within a few years. In March, 1883, it was ordered that the schools close because of lack of funds. The city council came to the rescue and appropriated $4,000 for school purposes. The schools re-opened March 29. The school year was shortened several times in those early days. The school spirit is in splendid condition. The increased material equipment is adding greatly to the educational opportunities. “Continuation schools” have been conducted for several years, with good attendance. The improvements have been made without bonds, excepting the $100,000 issue for the high school in 1908. The total bonded indebtedness (January, 1916) is $122,000. Of this amount, $4,000 will be paid July 1, 1916. Of the issue of 1908, $94,000 remain unpaid, and will fall due in 1923. The $24,000 refunding bonds issued in 1913 will be due in 1933. The board of education is not using the full limit of its taxing power. It is only fair to add a tribute at this point to the faithful, enthusiastic and efficient work rendered by Prof. Nathan T. Veatch to the public school system of Atchison. During the period of his service here, Atchison has seen its greatest development in its public school system, and this has not only been brought about by the fine public spirit that exists here but by the splendid co-operation which Prof. Veatch has given it. PRIVATE SCHOOLS.