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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Society State House SHE WANTED A NEGRO HUSBAND! A White Woman Sues Her Black Lover for Breach of Promise and Gets $2,500. Bella Mackinnon, an unmarried woman, aged 49, has sued a colored doctor for breach of promise in the Edinburg court of session. The defendant, Joseph Skeele Meyers Nurse, is 42 years old and a native of Barbados. He now lives at St. Kitts, in the West Indies. His former residence was York Mansion, Battersea Park, London. Miss Mackinnon was a friend of Miss Wilson, who, in 1891, married the black doctor. They went to the West Indies and two years later the wife died. The colored doctor then began a correspondence with Bella Mackinnon, and in 1895 he returned to Edinburgh. Miss Mackinnon met him at the station and he stayed at her house as a boarder from February until May. He went to the West Indies once more and the affectionate correspondence between the Scottish spinster and the Negro was resumed. By the first mail he wrote: "Dearest Bella—I could not bet this day pass without sending you a line, as promised. I was greatly grieved at leaving you, and often wondered what you were about. I missed you loving attention at suppertime last night and breakfast this morning. I know you will have missed me but you must be brave. With fondest love and kisses, believe me to be ever yours effectionately, Joe." Other letters full of tenderness followed. In 1898 Miss Mackenon was shocked by receiving from her black lover a photograph of himself and three women. The lord justice clerk observed that there was safely in numbers, but the spinster plaintiff took a different view of the matter. She wrote an indignant letter to Nurse. In January, 1904, the son of Ham wrote that his Scottish friend did not seem the same as on his last visit. "It would be a great sin to take you like a lilis and let you droop and die in a strange land. It seems you are hysterical, and I could not be engaged to a hysterical lany. Marriage is a thing for life, and must not be entered into unless after due consideration," he wrote. A month later the Negro doctor married another woman. One of Miss Mackinnon's brother's admitted that he objected to his sister marrying a Negro. Damages to the amount of $7,500 were sought. This is believed to be the first time on record that a white woman has sued a Negro for breach of promise. The jury awarded her $4,500." A white woman sues and gets judgement against a colored doctor for preach of promise. Love is a mighty tough proposition and has no favor of person. It is like death when it meets its victim. No resistance can repel it whether it be white or colored. We think the doctor should have married the lady after winning her heart and not to break it afterwards. We think $2,000 is little enough. The white newspapers of America think this is awful but when you look the matter up they find that United States is the only county on the globe that discriminate against the Negro. The white man has all the rights and emoluments of the government for himself. Ransom's Trip. Since leaving my home, I had the good pleasure of visiting the Indian Mission conference at Wagoner, I. T., presided over by that matchless TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 24, 1905. leader and gospel preacher, Bishop Evans Tyree, D. D. M. D., who knows how to treat his brethren and how to entertain visitors. The A. M. E church made no mistake in electing to the bishopric His Reverence, Tyree, for his loving kindness towards his brethren and his open ear to the humblest minister of his conferences has demonstrated his fitness for the place. Among the leaders of the Indian Mission conference are Revs. C. R. Tucker, J. E. Toombs, J. D. Springer, M. W. Martin, Dr. Porter, J. H. Walton J. W, Morris, I. H. Hawkins and others who are doing great work for the A. M. E. church and their race. They are teaching our people to hold on to their lands and not to be deluded into selling and thus being robbed out of what God and nature intended should be theirs by means of this government. The Negroes of Wagoner, like those of many other towns in the territory, are doing well. They are engaged in almost every kind of business that the white man is engaged in. Mr. Smith, who runs a department store, is doing a big business. We had the honor, while attending this conference, of being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bolie Davies, who own's one of the prettiest residences in the city; and Bishop Tyree, Rev. J. W. Rankin, D. D., P. E. of Texas, C. H. Collett, D. D., business manager of the Book Concern of Phila., Pa., Prof. H. T. Reading of the Review, of Phila., with the writer, could not have been better pleased anywhere in the territory for Mrs. Davis is a splendid entertainer. She formerly lived in Olathe, Kan. and was known as Susan Rollins. Among the other visitors to the conference was Rev. J. M. Carner of Arkansas, a strong and forcible speaker, and one to be reckoned with for the bishopric in 1908. Collett of the Book Concern and Kealing of the Review represented their departments, showing the work they're doing, and W.F.J. Sherman, of Nashville, Tenn. represented the Sunday Union to better than it ever was before to the knowledge of the writer. We represented the Voice of Missions and the Home and Foreign Missionary department and the Western Christian Record. They are building a nice, frame church, which when completed will be a credit to any city in the territory. The ministers and people of the Fort Scott district say that they will take the Negro paper which best represents the interests of their race and churches. The one that fights their battles, rather than wage war against them. May I not say right here, that the minutes for the Kansas conference are out sooner this year than for many years. I went home Thursday of last week to pay the printer and send them out, and ere this writing the brethren have them. The Cavalry Drill. At least 5,000 grown people and children witnessed the drill and maneuvers of the Ninth cavalry at Fifteenth and Paseo one day this week. The Negro population was in the majority. The Third Regiment band discoursed music throughout the entire drill, while a Negro band followed the line of march down Fifteenth street, playing popular and national airs. A full drill was given, including the skirmishing movements dismounted. The work of the troopers was perfect. The command that pleased the spectators was "Return sabers," when every saber was returned to its sheath almost simultaneously. So perfect was the action of this command that it brought forth great applause from the spectators. After the drill was over the troopers marched down Fifteenth street, passing the Manual high school and the Chase school.—Kansas City Journal. KANSAS POLITICS AND POLITICIANS! TURKHA, Nov. 23.—The political writers stationed at the State capital since the fresh indictment of Senator Burton and the order for another trial, have been busy with "the Burton crowd" and the prospect of its return to activity in politics in the event of the Senators acquittal. This fills space and the several correspondents make good reading of it, but there no longer is a "Burton crowd" and there has not been since Senator Burton originally was indicted and afterward convicted by a jury. Without entering into a discussion of the merits of the case, or of the justice of the verdict, the very fact that Senator Burton was required to plead to an indictment, upon which a jury afterward convicted him, scattered the "crowd" which bore his name, and it never will unite again beneath that banner. These men, the most of them at least, still are the Senator's friends, but when he fell into the hard lines which now beset him he was stripped of leadership, and his following since has formed other alliances. Some have gone to Chas. Curtis, who formerly was with Burton. Some are hoping D. W. Mulvane may hoist a flag for the Senatorship. In the Third district many have taken up with Philip Campbell. The most of them are staunach friends of M. A. Low and would like to help him to Burton's seat in the Senate, only he will not say the word, and, with isolated exceptions, the main body of them, are beginning to show signs of hooking up with Chester I. Long for the other seat. Senator Burton, no matter what may happen to him in the federal courts, will go on dead file after the trial indefinitely. If he escapes conviction, which seems the hope of friends and foes alike, he will serve out his term in the senate and afterwards return to the quiet of a private citizen and censure politics. This may not be his choice perhaps, but it is inevitable and nobly realizes it more than him self. Indeed, he has said to his friends that he is out of it, and it is wanton for the few who still nurse their hatred of him to continue to nag him. Later he may pick up and return to a share in public affairs, but that will not be until new conditions of politics exist in Kansas, a new allignment of political relations and the introduction of new issues in the country. One writer says Senator Burton finally will land with La Follette, Bryan and that crowd of reformers, but to do that Burton would have to turn his back upon his own record. It is said that he lately has changed his views on the tariff question, and that, if he ever gets a chance, he will make that his slogan. He has made no statement of this character publicly however, and if he is the shrewd man he has the credit of being, he will not do so, or do any talking whatever for the present. Just now, he wants only to be released from the troubles that beset him. He studiously avoids talking of his case to all except to his lawyers, and is taking no part in politics, hoping thereby to avoid unfair criticism. And, since every citizen of the United States is entitled to American fair play, that much ought to be accorded him by press and public. 0 0 After his address before the Commercial Club of Wichith, in which he gave valid reasons for his refusal to stand for the Kach-Townsend bill, Senator Long's critics ought to give him a rest and suspend judgment of him until the new bill or bill, which it is proposed to introduce in Congress are written. It is Senator Long's opinion that the Loch-Townsend bill is not constitutional. For that reason he was not for it when it was before the last Congress, and he would oppose it again. The Senator's critics want him to surrender his judgment absolutely to the President. On that subject he said: "While the resolution you present me does not so state, I yet am advised to get tight with the President. I was advised to do this on the Each-Townsend bill, and yet the President now, in his Raleigh speech, takes a position that conflicts with that measure. I do not know what the recommendation of the President to Congress on this subject will be, nor do you; yet you ask me, in advance, to say that I shall agree with everything he may recommend. I decline to abdicate or shift my responsibility on this measure to the President of the United States, or to any other person. You will hold me responsible for my vote in the Senate, and I cannot evade it hereafter. I believe you do not want your senator to represent the opinion of some one else, but to vote his own judgment after careful consideration of the measure; and that is what I propose to do. It has been my good fortune to be somewhat closely associated with the President of the United States. I admire him greatly for his wish to secure legislation that will relieve the people from conditions which are not right." Senator Long said he is willing and ready to vote for a fair bill, but he declines to be driven into voting for an unconstitutional one. He is asked to "get right with the President," but he points out that the President has modified his views very much since the Esch-Townsend bill was written, and nobody will know what the Executive will favor until the recommendation is written and delivered to Congress. 0 0 J. B. Betts of Topeka, a state senator, has been awarded the contract for building the new Marion County court house. He was not the lowest bidder and his time allowance for the completion of the house runs until 1907. This is a liberal contract and Senator Betts of course, in properly grateful. Speaking of straws, how many straws does it take to make a vigorous, bloom for United States Senator. 0 0 The county attorney of Montgomery county is driving out the slot machines. It is righteous action and the county attorney ought to have the encouragement of every good citizen. The slot machine is a great evil and is the means of robbing many families food and clothes. Whether they be in joints or in drug stores, whether they pay in money or cigars, they should not be tolerated by the officers of the law. They lodge in boys the gambling instinct, no matter what cloak the device puts on, and when a sporty man, especially if his brain be inflamed with beer or whiskey from the bar close by, begings to put the nickels in, he stops not until he has given up usually his all. A laborer or mechanic, passing from his work, will lose his week's wages, if he plays the machine. One nickle means another, and so on, until the desperate victim, hoping to recoup by heavier betting, goes after the big prizes and soon he is broke. It is a cow- ards game and the man who invented it is a thief. It is the judgment of the wise men that Senator Long will recommend the reappointment of John S. Dean to be United States district attorney. It seems that in the boss-buster campaign, when E. W. Hoch was in a wavery frame of mind, Mr. Dean performed, or tried to perform, a service for Governor Bailey, and the obligation now holds up for Senator Long to take care of. Another reappointment will be that of General Metcalf to be United States pension agent. There is a little opposition to General Metcalf, but no candidate has appeared against him, and since he is the President's personal friend Senator Long is expected to indorse him for reappointment. It goes without saying, that J. M. Simpson, United States revenue collector, will be reappointed. These appointments will be made, or announced, in December. The United State marshalship will come up later. Negro Wants His Rights. Below is a report where a Negro brings madamus preceeding to compel school board to admit his children to the public schools of the county. The board refuses to admit them on the ground that they had a few drops of colord blood in their veins. We are proud this Negro has courage enough to at least try and compel the white people of North Carolina to accept their own flesh and blood. It is time they were doing so. The whiteman has mixed the two races for centuries on one side, when it could not be helped and he is now sleeping around mixing them yet. If a Negro looks cross-eyed at a white woman they are ready to lynch him. The white brother ought to be fair. If one side can mix up, can't the other? This man claims the white man began to mix with his race over a century ago. Now, for this white race to turn down one of their offsprings is a shame. White man, oh, American white man, please stop your hypocracy and decent. You know you should fellowship those who have half and half blood of both races: You are now accepting the Indian, Dago and Chinaman and you know for years you opposed these people from mixing with the American white people but you do not anymore. Who are you indebred to for the most? We say the Negro, for the reason he has continued to work for centuries to enrich the American whiteman without receiving a penny or recognition as a citizen, no protection in their rights. Let our southern white brothers of Vardman and Tillman style take up the cause of their half colored and half white brother in the south and see that justice be given them, assist this brother of Ashville who claims that your ancestors commenced on him away back a hundred years until he is tired of being classified with the Negro race but wants to be a full fledged American. These are plenty of Negroes married in white families who are not aware of their mixed blood. Right must and shall prevail. Which man, stick to your colored kin.—N. Curtis. 'The traid of ; the mandamus suit, which Robert Gilliland had instituted to compel the Buncombe county Board of Education to admit his six children to the public schools of the county was opened here today. The children had been dismissed from a county school on the allegation that they had Negro blood in their veins. The case has attracted a great deal of attention in this and other Southern states and promises to be highly sensational. Gilliland claims that his ancestry can be traced for a hundred years. Should the suit be decided in favor of Gilliland, the result will effect about five hundred sarsons living in Buncomb, Madison and Henderson counties. NUMBER 46. Negroes Must Cease Trying to "Knock" Each Other Patronize Race There are several peculiar Negroes who think they are fooling everybody but themselves. They are pretentious and vacillating. This exists in all classes and more so in those who pretend to be well educated, refined and capable of leading those who have had less opportunity. Good judgment should be exercised by the Negro in all the business walks of life. If a Negro is trying to carry on a business whereby to give employment to members of the race, where white people will not give them an equal show, the benefit should be given and advantage taken. There are Negroes who will grin and beg a white man to take his money for the same goods that some Negro has for sale just as cheap and to better advantages. That same white man would not employ that Negro's son or daughter or give them positions as clerks in his store for any consideration. Yet Negroes will rush with a grin on their faces to spend their money with them when Negroes are carrying on the same business with colored clerks and making room for this fool class of Negroes who bow to a white man and call him master. The colored people are standing together fairly well in Topeka, but not at all like they should. We are having new enterprises launched by our people in this city every once in a while. Among the latest is a millinery store at 431 Kansas avenue, all up-to-date, carrying the latest styles of hats of the season. If customers go desire, hats can be made to order. Yet we find a few of our colored women who are rearing girls with no prospect of employment for them, who go to white milliners to buy their hats. If they should ask these same white women to let one of their girls learn the trade, a thousand excuses would be found to keep from doing so. We want our colored people to have more pride and inde pendence. If white men and women donot give you and your children an equal opportunity, don't trade with them, but go and build one of your own race enterprises, thereby securing places for your own. Where there is a colored man in business, he should receive the patronage of all the other Negroes. All progressive Negroes should ask the question of each other, "Where did you purchase that article?" If it was purchased from a white person, ask why, when a colored merchant has the same article just as cheap and carries no race prejudice. Every well wisher of right and decency should see well to this being done. A Negro will insist upon spending his money with mean and prejudiced white people is a fool, a deceiver, and is unfit for citizenship. Wake up and be wise. NICK CHILES. Interstate Literary Notes. This column will be edited by the chairman of the Executive committee under the direction of the president. News items must be addressed to Isaiah Horton, 1608 E. Thirteenth street and be forwarded each Tuesday. Members and other persons interested are invited to contribute news. The program closes Dec. 10. Member in after that date will not be printed on the program and may not be called on. The following societies are enrolled down to date! The Douor club, The Attucks club, The Pandora circle, The Progress Study club, Highland Ave. Baptist CONTINUED ON PAGE 7. --- The exercises at the Forum Sunday drew the largest crowd in the history of the Forum. The first part of the exercises was a memorial address to Rev. J. D. DeClelland by Prof. A. G. Gregg of Western University. The Forum was organized by Rev. DeClelland in the winter of 1905 and Prof. Gregg said that it was one of the living monuments of the good he did while in Lawrence. The latter part of the exercises consisted of a short address by Gov. Hoch. He said many good things and advised the young people to try and develop true manhood and womanhood and the race problem will take care of itself. He said some things that we did not agree with and had the time allowed the Forum would have liked to question him concerning the separate school question. Rev. Rufus Parks, one of the old and respected ministers of the A. M. E. Church died last Thursday, Nov. 17. The funeral was held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. The closely contested foot-ball game Saturday at Sportsman park in Kansas City, Mo. The Lincoln Institute defeated the Lawrence Athletes with a score of 11 to 0. This game was hard earned and from the spectators standpoint was disguiting, made so by the constant roughing of Lincoln Institute. Their men slugged the Athletes continually and proved unpopular even to their own supporters. This was shown by the hooting when one of their men was put out for slugging. This game will be made an annual affair and it is hoped that a better support will be given them by the people of Kansas City. Quite a number of Lawrence rooters were on the field and yelled themselves boarse in trying to equal the noise made by the Lincoln supporters. The Lincoln Institute team arrived ealry and put up at Hotel McRay Friday night. When the Lawrence boys came in Saturday morning, enthusiasm ran high. The Athletes want meet will probably be with the Topeka boys at Lawrence. MEMPHIS. TENN. Joe Martin, one of the prominent business men of South Fort Pickering, was attacked by three robbers last week. He was on his way home from the Harvey Oil mill where he is employed as foreman when suddenly three men appeared from a secluded place commanding him to halt at the same time fired several shots. One bullet went through the bucket which he carried. Having so narrowly escaped this attack, he will be more careful in the future. J. W. Wilson was married to Miss Lettie Higgins of Denver Wednesday, Nov. 8, Rev. Stewart officiating. The wedding was at the residence of Mrs. Carrie Thomas. Rev. A. G. Waller was called to fill an appointment last Sunday at Collerville, Tenn. Rev. M. H. House of the Mt Zion Baptist church reports that he is meeting with success. A. J. Hal, one of our prominent lawrers, is having an excellent practice. Mrs. Maryette Fester has returned from Hollowood, Miss. J. H. Johnson and family of Grenada, Miss. will make this city their future home. At present they are stopping at the Walker home on Texas Ave. Rev. Nabors of Grenada, Miss., was the guest of Mr. Walker and family last week. Mrs. July Marrow of Greenwood Miss., is visiting her daughter. Geo. Dawson is visiting relatives in Jackson, Miss. Dr. McNeal is in Banks, Miss. on business. Mesdames Martha Smith and M, L. Brown of Guthrie, Ky. are the guests of Mrs. N. C. Moody, Messrs. Newie Boll and N. C. Rodd made a short trip to Herman- da, Miss. Prof. Collins of Crawfordville, Ark. is visiting in the city. WANTED at once, 100 agents to represent the PLAINDEALER in Ark- kansas, Tennessee and Mississippi LAWRENCE, KAS. Now is the time to make good money. Good commission paid to hustling agents. Write at once and take the agency. For further information, write Joe A. J. Cochrel Joe A. J. Cochret 146 Meachern Ave. or 358 Beale St. OMAIIA. NEB. Mr. Samuel Cook and wife of Burlington, Iowa, spent the past week in the city, guests of R. W. Workcuff and wife, 2814 Miami. Miss H. V. Smithson of Washington, D. C., stopped over in the city Monday a few hours, en route to Los Angeles, Calif., to spend the winter. The Pleasant Hour Social club gave their monthly dancing party at Idlewild hall Tuesday evening. Mrs. R. Covington is enjoying a visit from her daughter, Mrs. Edwards of Chicago. The Washingtonians were tendered a reception Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. Dan Eligan and wife. Mrs. Lou Catlett has returned from Deadwood, S. D. G. M. Smith has returned to his home in Pueblo, Colo., after a ten day visit in the city. Capt. John R. Lynch is in Topeka, Kas., where he lectures on Friday evening. Jno. Flannigan, one of the oldest citizens of Omaha, died suddenly at his room on Capitol avenue Monday evening of heart failure. He was 114 years of age. Mrs. Addie Smith has gone to Chicago for an indefinite stay. There was an entertainment at Zion Baptist church last Thursday evening for benefit of the mission circle. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Desdunes entertained as their guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dudley of the "Smart Set" Co. R. Hill of St. Louis is spending a few days in the city. Mrs.M.M.McCary gave a "stag" for her husband Wednesday eve at their residence, 2020 Clark. James G. Jewell is improving slowly from his illness. A. B. Burris will spend Thanksgiving in Burlington, Ia. Frank Douglass left Tuesday morning for Portland, Ore., on a ten day trip. William Deveny and wife had a few friends in at whist Saturday evening. The "Smart Set," one of the leading colored companies on the road this season, played four performances here last week to large and enthusiastic audiences. The "Porters" danced at Ostoff's hall Tuesday evening. Mrs. Henry Buford is conducting a dancing class for children at Peterson's hall Saturday afternoon. It is rumored that there will be three winter weddings among the young society people--two young ladies and one young man. Mr. II. V. Plummer will spend Thanksgiving in Chicago. Emma Louise Jacobs, beloved wife of Frank Jacobs, after an illness of four months, died at the family residence, 511 So. 33rd St., last Friday morning at 10:30. She had a wide circle of friends owing to her prominence in church work and being a member of the Fort Nightly Social club. The funeral services were held at the St. John A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon, of which she was a practical member. The beauty and effusion of the floral offerings demonstrated the high esteem in which she was held by her many friends. Rev.J. W. Wilson conducted the services. Interment was at Forest Lawn. WICHITA, KANE. Mrs. J. Oldham of Wellington visited in the city Sunday. R. Kramer of Bunker Hill, who spent several weeks in the city visiting friends, has returned to his home. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church entertained Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. W. Bettis. Mrs. E. Walker of Enid. O. T. is visiting relatives in the city. The literary society of the Tabernacle Baptist church was well attended Wednesday. An interesting program was rendered. Mrs. Banks of Arkansas City is visiting in the city. Patten, the 8 year-old son of Chas Jiles, died Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Fannie Wilson and Mr. John Smith were united in marriage Sunday of last week. William Crouch has returned from a trip to Seattle, Washington, where he has been visiting his daughter. Presiding Elder Brooks was in attendance at quarterly meeting Sunday at the A. M. E. church. SHERIFF'S SALE. No. 23,492. In the District court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. F. H. Martin, Plaintiff, vs Mrs. Kate Blackburn, Defendant. By virtue of an execution issued to me, out of said District Court, in the above-entitled action, I will, on Monday, the 11th day of December, A, D. 1905, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day, at the east front door of the court house in the city of Topeka in the county of Shawnee, in the state of Kansas, offer at public sale and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots 65 and 67 on Kaw street, in Curran's subdivision lying and situate in the county of Shawnee in the state of Kansas. The above-described real estate is taken as the property of said defendant, and is directed by said execution to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said execution. A. T. Lucas, Sheriff of Shawnee County. By J. A. OSTRAND, Deputy. W. S. McCLINTOCK, Attorney First published Nov. 10, 1905. GOD'S WORK. IT IS KNOWN, BUT IS NOT APPRECIATED AS IT SHOULD BE. Some good people think that we should not praise God only in the house of worship, but they make a mistake. We must praise God daily, and please remember that I know full well that THE PLAIN-DEALER is a public newspaper, and it will go where many good and faithful Christians will not go, and therefore no believer in Christ our Redeemer, should be contrary to a good work, no matter through what agency the endeavor is made. But you, dear Christians, please be an example of the Christian's faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and please remember that whether you are married or single you can live a Christian life, and don't be worried when some one says you must live this way or that way. To be a Christian just do what Christ said, and then you will live a holy life, for Christ said, "Whosoever will may come." So the invitation is to all that will come. JOHN HARRIDON, Junction City, Kan. POULTRY Walnuts for Poults. Every year thousands of bushels of walnuts go to waste all over the country, and few farmers think of their value few poultry food. For years we have been gathering the walnuts and storing them in some shed or outhouse, and we consider every bushel of them worth fully as much as a bushel of oats. It is not necessary to remove the hulls, but do not store them more than a few inches deep, as they may heat and rot. A 10x13 space will hold a big wagon load safely. When real cold weather sets in we hatch up a bushelful with an old ar and feed them to the laying hens. The great amount of oil contained in the kernels will do more to help keep up animal heat than almost any other foodstuff we can produce, and we have never had disease in ourocks when we have walnuts as part of the winter ration. With eggs at present prices, and high prices during the past year, we may look to see them sell high all through the coming winter, and should do all within our power to make our hens lay. CRICULTUR Subsoil for Fruit Trees. On the subsoil depends a great deal. The tree that is planted over an impervious subsoil may do well if it is on a side-hill that will permit the water to run off through the soil that lies above the subsoil. But on other kinds of land the subsoil, if impervious, will cause the trees to grow slowly and bear fruit lightly. Bad drainage and impervious subsoils largely go together. We have seen land that was friable on top and down a little way was composed of a layer of stones and clay so closely intermixed that it almost seemed that a great fire had melted them and they had run together. If such subsoil cannot be improved it is better to put the fruit trees in some other place. The surent way to improve the sub soil is by drainage. That lowers the water table in the soil in winter and lets the frost in to pulver so the ground. Where the land is undrained the water table protects all the soil below it from the action of frost. We have known of clay soils through which the drains were dug to a depth of four feet. For a year or two it did not seem to make much difference with the general character of the soil, for the frost had not had time to work. But after the frost for two or three winters had got in to the soil the whole character of the ground seemed to be changed. For the growing of apple trees especially it is best to select land where the subsoll is already in right condition, so that the roots may go down several feet if necessary. This makes it easy for the tree to send its roots deeply and to get down into a moist layer of soil. Trees in such locations stand drouth well and show green leaf when all things else seem to be being brown with drouth. Leaving the Tree to Nature Every once in awhile we find a man that believes in leaving fruit trees alone, permitting nature to do as she wishes to with them. He generally says that the sprouts on trees, especially the water sprouts should not be cut off. We think that if this man had to raise grapes he would get very few of them. Natur does not have to be fed and clothed, and therefore is not concerned with increasing the fruitfulness of trees and plants beyond the point where they will propagate themselves. But man has greater needs and forces the tree and plants to stop producing in one direction and go to producing in another. The great fruitfulness of trees cared for by man is merely due to the diversion of growth forces from one direction to another. A tree that is planted and cared for by man does not take in, more, nourishment than does another tree that is left to the direction of nature. But the nourishment that is taken in is made to go into the formation of things man can and rather than into the formation of wood and leaves, which he cannot eat. The Creator has placed in the hands of man the power of directing the processes of nature to a considerable extent. Man prunes a tree only to make it expend its energies in the fruit buds and so gives him more fruit. We should not leave things to nature, for in the main nature cares nothing for us. There is no moral reason why man should follow the leadings of nature. His own intelligence is not a thing to be lightly set aside. Garden Pointers In removing the tops before stopping be careful not to cut too closely. Decay might result. Put the beets, parsnips, carrots, etc. in a cool cellar in boxes with sand and moist earth between them. The above way is especially suited for cabbage and turnips. Apples, too, can be kept well by the method. Celery in process of blanching is best likely to decay if the leaves are exposed to the air and sunlight in mild weather. Loss frequently occurs from too close covering. A mulch of manure on the raspberry patch is good for next season's crop, but it should not be so heavy near the plants as to furnish a harrow for field mite, beneath which they can dig down and eat the roots. This is a good time to sow some lettuce seed in the cold frame and start a few bunches of parsley in the frame or the kitchen window. It will not be much trouble to arrange for a good supply of fresh vegetables in the window. Bees Useful to Farmers. The great value and usefulness of the common honey bee on the farm has been tertially put by Prof. W. P. Hendrick of the agricultural college of Michigan. He says: The fruit grower who complains of bees is an ungrateful wretch. At best fair exchange is no robbery, but the bees take nothing. A crop of honey removes no fertility from the soil, no substance nor flavor from the fruit, nor even the fragrance from the flower. Multitudes of bees may store their hives with "chociously soiled sweets" from your orchard, and you may take it and feast yourself on the apple-blossom flavored honey, or you may sell it for dollars and cents, yet neither your trees nor your farm is the loser by one penny's worth. If the bees take a little toll from the fruit, what of it? Should they not be repaid for officiating at the muffins of your fruit blossoms. But do they take tell? LIBERTY, MO. Mrs. Angeline Waller is quite ill. Wm. Milen is still very low. Mrs. Carrie Wilkerson is slightly indisposed. Little Helen Stewart is quite ill. Mrs. Lillian Booker, accompanied by Mrs. Corn Cranborry, spent last Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Thomas Davis is ill with la gripe. David Jackson attended the football game in K. C. last Saturday. Mrs. Fannie Allen, daughter of Rev. Brown, has been visiting her parents. Mrs. Bell of Kansas City, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Stevenson. One evening last week as Mr. Henry Robinson was sitting quietly reading a knock was made upon the door. He loudly called "Come in," thinking it some of the neighbors. Before he realized his error a party of masked folks entered and bodily carried him from the house. He was taken to a neighbor's, Mrs. John C. Johnson, and awaited the hostess, who had retired, to open the door. No word was uttered by any of the crowd. Mrs. Johnson and husband were plagued to the satisfaction of the fun-loving folk. Then the masked crowd disappeared as quietly as they came. Just as the wondering folk calmed down there came a host of friends from the "East Addition" with well filled baskets. All returned home feeling gayer for their evening's entertainment. They had ground-hog, too, I'm told, All roasted, sleek and brown; And potatoes in de gravy Dey had toted 'cross de town. And the "brown jug" came from cover, For to rinse that ground-hog down, And lemonade, a bucket full, To satisfy the town. Mrs. Williams of: St. Louis, is visiting with her niece, Mrs. Floyd Collier. Mrs. Jennie Kelm of Chicago, is visiting her father, Mr. C. Story. Rev. W. W. Steward of Lawrence, Kas., preached at the Mount Zion Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Mary Johnson spent last Saturday in Kansas City with her son, Wm. Johnson, who is a member of Lincoln institute football team. Mr. George Young, an old resident of this city, departed this life Nov. 17. The funeral was held at the A. M. E. church Saturday. Mr. Robert Young of Olathe, Kansas, was in the city to attend the funeral of his brother. The "game" supper at the Mount Zion Baptist church was a success. COLUMBUS, KAN. The Knights of Pythias gave an entertainment Saturday evening. Prof. J. E. Finley of Weir spent Saturday in the city with friends. He is always a welcome visitor in this city. Subscribe for THE PLAINDEALER and be up, with the times, as it is one of the best Negro journals in the United States. Homer Bunch of Galena made his usual trip to the city Sunday. Will Officer attended the banquet at Galena last Thursday night. Mr. Percy Robbins is having his property fixed up in fine shape. FOR RENT—A three room cottage, nice location on Railroad avenue For particulars, address Mrs. Lydia Huston, Las Vegas, New Mexico o. When you desire to invest $1.50 in a race enterprise that will bring you a hundred fold in happiness and comfort try THE PLAINDEALER. ```markdown ``` POWTRY We herewith illustrate a foul fattening crate, used at the Ontario Agricultural College. This crate is six feet six inches long, eighteen to twenty inches high and sixteen inches wide. It is divided into three compartments, each holding from four to five birds, according to the size of the chickens. The crate is made of slash except the ends. The slats are usually one and a half inches wide and five-eighths inches thick. The slats in front are run up and down ```markdown ``` and are two inches apart, to allow the chickens to put their heads through for feeding. The slats on the bottom are three-fourths inches apart so as to admit of the droppings passing through to the ground. Care should be taken not to have the first bottom slat at the back fit closely against the back, as this will hold the droppings. The feeding and watering are done by means of a trough in front running the entire length of the soop. This trough is from two to three inches deep and is made of three-fourths-inch lumber.—Farmers' Review. Colde and Roup. Roup in fowls of all kinds is very dangerous to the whole flock. The hatchet is the beat cure for it after the fowl's head becomes fouly edorous. Roup starts from colds, damp quarters, foul air, and other causes. When a cold gets bad and runs into a form of catarrh it is then almost sure to go into roup. Burn or bury all fowls that die or are kill of it. Weak constitutional flocks are always troubled with colds and roup. Kill them off and try new blood. A cold can be cured in a healthy fowl by an application of three or four drops of coal all in the fowl's nostrils. Never get it in the eyes. Put enough pungentate of potash in the drinking water to color it. This is good for throat infections of all kinds and will prevent the spread of the trouble—Parm Life. Weed Grouse The wood grouse is sometimes called the 'cock of the woods.' Early in the spring when the breeding season begins the male takes his post up on an enclosure, elevates, displays his plumage in the manner of a turkey coch and enters a loud cry compared with the words 'peller-peller-peller' frequently with increasing rapidity, terminating in a sort of a gulp and drawing in of breath. The singular call brings the females together. The cock birds are exceeding fealous, especially of the younger brothren, when they try to keep from calling or displaying themselves."—Wallace's Farmer. Wintering the Flock. It is of no advantage to carry a lot of fowls over into spring unless there is some object in view, and the poultryman is confident that it will pay to winter the birds. Before winter arrives there should be a reduction in the number as close as possible in order to avoid crowding. Room on the roosts and on the floor is a necessity when the ground is covered with snow. Select the best, and then select again in order to avoid mistakes. It is better to have a few good fowls that pay than to retain a large number that are unprofitable. Band for Chickens The New York experiment station at Geneva has found that sand, both in a ration without animal food and in one containing animal food with bone enables poultry to give better use of the food eaten. This is especially the case with chicks. It was found that chicks did much better when sand alone was supplied for grit than when oyster shells were supplied either alone or in combination with sand. There appeared to be some unfavorable action of the material in the oyster shells upon the digestive action. Best Grain for Poultry Oats will prove more profitable than other grain for feeding poultry, in spite of the fact that some poultrymen are opposed to their use. They are the best balanced of all the grains, and if kept before poultry all the time the birds will never eat more than they should. The large proportion of hull seems to be a relief to the figurative organs, which and solid grain too compact for best handling. Poultrymen that have fed oats for years are loud in their praise. Selling Keeps by Wealth. In France official agents are appointed to inspect not only the number and quality of all eggs marketed but all eggs which pass through a hole of certain also are rejected. If eggs were sold by weight in this country with twenty-four ounces to the dozen as the legal standard what a relative difference it would create among the breeds. Everybody would be scrambling to secure fowls which would always lay eggs up to weight. ARM MISCHEAN Grain for Bread. Samples of shrunken wheat are being submitted to us by persons residing in the rust stricken belt. These persons ask whether it will be safe to sow such grain for seed the coming year. It is very proper that they should ask this question and it is especially important that it should be answered with intelligent discrimination. During a trip that we made the third week in August over the wheat growing area in the northern part of the state we noticed that some of the wheat was so shrunken that it was not worth outting. In some localities the stands were fairly good. The variations ran all the way from No. 1 down to wheat that was really unfit to make good food for chickens. We have so doubt whatever but that such grain sown for seed will not give good results. It will be found quite practicable in many instances to so winnow the shrunken wheat that the very light material will all be blown out of it. The best sample obtainable, therefore, from the crop should usually answer for sowing next season. One difficulty is in the way however. Many farmers are not possessed of a fanning mill, so prevalent has the custom become to take wheat direct from the machine. Every farmer ought to have a fanning mill for such work—Farm and Fresida. The Destructive Rat. Housewives in the country sometimes complain that poultry raising is a great care on account of the losses that occur among the young chicks largely due to the presence of rats. The ra. is far harder to hedge against than the cat. A good strong partition to the poultry house or a good wire fence around the poultry yard will keep out cats, but these have little effect in checking the deprudations of rats. They can gnaw through the partition and tunnel under the wire fence and do the work so expeditiously that the damage to the flock is done before the farmer has had time to take combative measures. Then when he begins to fight the rodents he finds that the process is not a smooth one. The animals avoid the steel trap and the wire cage. Poison is the only thing that seems to be effective, and the farmer hesitates about employing this, as he is afraid of hurting other animals. But this method of destruction will be found to be about the only effective one if the rats are very numerous. If poison is used it should be placed where only the rats can get access to it. Wool, Clip Contracted. Dealers in, wool seem to have no fears of a decline of wool prices for another year at least. In various western states dealers, have already been closing contracts for next year's wool clip at from seventeen to twenty cents per pound and seem willing to take all they can get at those figures. While many farmers have sold their next year's crop on such terms as these some are willing to wait until spring to dispose of their clip, taking the chances on the price going down. They don't consider there is much risk to run when buyers are so anxious to contract so far ahead, and prefer to take chances rather than to sell now and likely to regret making the agreement before shearing time. The farmer who breeds and raises good sheep may be pretty sure of reaping some good profits from both his wool and mutton during the next few years. The sheep business certainly has a bright outlook at the present time. Season's Potato Yield. Revised returns justify the estimate of an average yield of 110.4 bushels of potatoes this year, instead of 100 bushels, as stated in the last number. The average yield for the previous ten years was 81 bushels making the present a bumper year for this crop. Maine is credited with the largest average acre yield, 215 bushels. The Southern states had from 81 to 80 bushels, except Florida, which grew 102 bushels Iowa's yield was 196 bushels and Wisconsin's 126, both extremely good for this country. The average of the old New England states is higher than in the same number of newer western states—Farm, Stock and Home. Our Butter Abroad. The government has been making weekly experimental exports of the best quality of creamy butter to Manchester, England, continuing previous practical tests of the merits of each butter from the United States in comparison with the highest grades of butter from other countries to be found in British markets. The results as stated by the butter man of the dairy division have been, in a general way, quite favorable, but not such as to encourage commercial operations along the same line at the present price of butter in the United States—Bernum's Midland Farmer. No Lime On Manure. It is a mistake to put lime in the manure heap, for it destroys the calls of ammonia, and by composing it to take the gaseous form drives it off. Lime will rot manure very quickly and do its work well, but it will be at the expense of a loss of nitrogen, which is an ingredient of ammonia, says the Farm Journal, and its good authority. A Living Monument. If we were to assemble all those who have been cured of heart disease by Dr. Miles' Heart Cure, and who would to-day be in their graves had not Dr. Miles' been successful in perfecting this wonderful heart specific, they would populate a large city. What a remarkable record—a breathing, thinking, moving monument, composed of human lives,—that for which every other earthly possession is sacrificed. The Miles Medical Co. receive thousands of letters from these people like the following: "I feel indebted to the Dr. Miles' Heart Cure for my life. I desire to call the attention of others to my suffering. I did to an unpleasant remedy for the heart. For a long time I had suffered from shortness of breath after any little exertion, palpitation of the heart and at times terrific pain in the region of the heart, so serious that I feared that I would some time drop dead upon the street. One day I came to the circus, and immediately went to the organs, and purchased two bottles of the Heart Cure, and took it according to directions, with the result that I am entirely cured. Since then I never miss an opportunity to recommend this remedy to my friends who have heart trouble; in fact I am a traveling advertisement for I am widely known in the locality. J. I. BOWMAN, Manager of Lebanon Democrat, Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure is sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If it fails he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind LOCAL AND PERSONAL Dr. David De Frantz is ill at his home on Washington street. Mr. Charles Wordlow is ill at his home on East Twelfth street. Mrs. T tribune of Kansas City, Kansas visited friends in the city this week. READ THE PLAINDEALER if you would know what the race is doing. Mrs. Thomas McCampbell has returned to Kansas City, Mo., after a visit with relatives and friends in the city. The basement of the First African Baptist church is being put in proper shape to be used for entertainments. A floor is to be put in and other arrangements made. It is expected to be ready by Thanksgiving. Mrs. Amanda Lewis died Monday of pneumonia at 1326 N. Madison street at the age of 64 years. The funeral was held at the Bstreet Baptist church, Interment in Topeka cemetery. Miss Lottle E., daughter of our highly esteemed friend, G. Washington, and a student in the State Normal at Emporia, attended the marriage of her sister Wednesday evening in this city. Mr. Monroe Tellis of Rosedale, Mr. Robert Tellis of the Ninth Cavalry band, Fort Riley, and Mr. Thos Tellis of Kansas City, Mo. attended the funeral of their brother Monday, Mrs. Callie Brisco, a niece, and Blunt Tellis, a cousin, were also here from Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. C. F. Clinkscale left last Tuesday for Albuquerque, N. M., where she will spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Wesley Brown. She is completing some fine china paintings, which will be placed on exhibition at some future day. It is given up that Mrs. Clinkscale is one of the finest china artists in the West. She will put in a new improved kiln upon her return in the spring. Miss Nellie May Washington was married to Mr. Jesse O. Powers last Wednesday evening at the C. M. E. church. At eight o'clock Mrs. W. W. Fisher began playing the wedding march, and the best man and bridesmaid marched in with the bride and groom a few feet in the rear. Rev. H. H. Hankins arose as they entered the church, and joined the happy couple in holy wedlock, after which they and their guests rode to Seabrook in carriges where a reception was given. Mr. William Tellis died November 18th at his home, 1942 Washington street, of pneumonia, after an illness of a little more than a week. A wife, four brothers, besides other relatives and many friends are left to mourn his demise. Mr. Tellis was 53 years of age, and an old resident of Topanga. His funeral was held Monday after- Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co., OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. OFFICE: 18 West Okmulgee Avenue, Muskogee, Indian Territory. SAFE BUSINESS backed by men who have proven their ability to succeed in business, and conducted on a sound business basis according to the regular business customs applicable to that particular business is about all that any THINKING MAN would wish* The Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. WE write Insurance against FIRE and LIGHTNING on Houses, Household Goods, Office Furniture, Libraries, Merchandise, Live Stock, Farm Implements, Grain, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Saddles and Musical Instruments. R. H. WATERFORD, President. H. N. JOHNSON, Secretary. J. E. JOHNSON, Gen. Mgr. noon at the First African Baptist church, of which he had long been a faithful member. He also was a member of Mt. Moriah ledge, A.F. and A.M. Rev. G.D. Olden delivered the sermon. The remains were interred in Topeka cemetery. Rev. James W. Wilson of Omaha, Nebr. was married to Mrs. Isadora T. Richardson of Topeka at the residence of Bishop A. Crant in Kansas City. Kansas, last Wednesday, the bishop officiating, Rev. Wilson is one of the leading ministers of the A. M. E. church, and has done much for Methodism in the West. Mrs. Wilson is a lady of retirement and culture, and spent several years in Africa with her late husband, Rev. C. H. Richardson, who was a missionar of the A. M. E. church. Tite PLAINDEALER, wishes them a happy voyage through life, as well as their many friends in Kansas. They left for Omaha that same evening where Rev. Wilson has charge of one of the leading churches in the Kansas conference. OLATHE. KANS. Gus Still died Sanday night. He leaves a mother, brother and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Miss Rhoda Johnson, principal of Lincoln school, visited her home in Quincy, Ill., Sunday and Monday of this week. Miss Mary E. Prewitt visited in Kansas City last Saturday. Presiding Elder C. A. Tucker, of Muskogee, I. T., passed through the city last week and preached two able sermons at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. The sacred concert given at the Second Baptist Church last Sunday was a success. Meadames Fidella Mitchel and Mattie Craine and their mother, Mrs. Bettie Jordon were here to attend the funeral of Mr. Still. Bud Evans of Emporia is working here for a short while. Henry Adams of Kansas City, was up attending the funeral of Mr. Still. The Second Baptist Church is again without a pastor. Mrs. Maggie Jenkins who has been confined to her bed for the past three weeks is able to sit up. The many friends of Henry Jenkins are glad to to see him in town again. Mrs. Mariah Botts is still confined to her bed. Mr. and Mrs. Walten Rollins were shopping in Kannas City last week. Robert Young was called to Liberty, Mo. last week to attend the funeral or his brother. CAPITAL. $100,000. often their ability to succeed in the regular business customs appli- cable wish: Fire Insurance THE PRESCRIPTION. ING on Houses, Household Good ness, Grain, Buggies, Wagons, H SON, Secretary. J. E. JOH NOTICE. EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION. The Inter-State Literary association of Kansas and the West will convene in annual session at Kansas City. Mo. Dec. 26. 27, 28. Each literary societo is entitled to representation by three delegates (one of whom may have a place on the program) and three alternates. New societies and those not having been enrolled at the last session of the association, will be required to pay a fee of $1.50. Societies enrolled at last session will pay $1 membership fee. The executive committee will convene in November for, purpose of making up the program. Any society may become a member of the association by application to the president or corresponding secretary on or before the first day of December, sending therewith the required fee. JAS. H. GUY, President. 429 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kans. MISS A. F. MOORE, Cor. Sec'y, 1214 Vine Street, Kansas City, Mo. I. M. HORTON, Ch'm'n Ex. Com. 1608 E. 13th Kansas City, Mo. East on the Southwest You cannot drop your r dining car of The Southwest be there with a clean one disciplined for brushing instead of a brush. These show how excellence of so Chicago, Mil St. Paul This Company owns the dining, library and all of therefore offers its patron ment and service not obtain The Southwest Limited Station, 5.55 p. m.; Gr Arrives Union Station, O G. L. COBB, 907 Main Street. Comfort in the Depends on many little things what is wanted—an atomizer to spray the room and make ing; a thermometer, fresh water bottle—a dozen little t The doctors and nurses k things and others, in the We take this means of letting KOHL'S P East on the Southwest Limited Comfort in the Sick Room. The doctors and nurses know that we have all these things and others, in the most dependable qualities. We take this means of letting you know it. Ind. Phone 743. Bell Phone 561. YALE, KANS. Mendames Hallie White and May Yarbough visited with Mrs. Marshall in Pittsburg Sunday. Mrs. Monday visited in Pittsburg last Sunday. Mrs. Jornigan visited friends in Fleming last Sunday. Mrs. Banks joined the M. E. church Sunday. Mrs. Beverly and family left last Sunday for Higbee, Mo., to live. George White has purchased the residence of Samuel Ellens and has moved there with his family. Saturday is pay day and a grand time is expected at the entertainment that night at the A. M. E. church. Mr. James Calloway has returned from Inola, I. T., on a visit to his mother for awhile. Mrs. Allie Hamilton has returned from a trip to Mineral on a visit to her husband. Bailey Jackson, who has been quite ill for some time time, is on slow mend. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Clara C. Whitla, plaintiff, vs William A. Whitla, defendant. State of Kansas to William A. Whitla, greet ing: You are hereby notified that Clara C. Whitla has filed in the above titled case and court her action against you wherein she prays for divorce and that certain property said petition described, be decreed to be the property of said Clara C. Whitla, and that unless you answer the petition of the plaintiff on or before the 7th day of January, 1906, the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered accord ingly. Hereof you will take due notice. To be posted and keep posted keep an eye on THE PLAINDEALER, the most progressive race journal of the country. It contains all the news of interest to the race. Read it and be wise. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. I want a housekeeper not over 40 years of age. Five children. Good place. Anyone wanting such a place write to me and get full information. Address B. K. McFarland, Frankfort, Kansas. in the Southwest Limited cannot drop your napkin and pick up a piece of The Southwest Limited. A with a clean one. A porter will brush for brushing a hat with a white brush. These are little things of excellence of service is maintained. Milwaukee, St. Paul Railway company owns and operates the library and all other cars on its railroad. It offers its patrons an excellence of service not obtainable elsewhere. Southwest Limited leaves Kansas City, 8.55 p. m.; Grand Avenue, 6.55 p. m.; Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. Southwestern Park reet. in the Sick Room many little things. Trained renter—an atomizer, with a mild room and make the air clean and monitor, fresh absorbent ceil—a dozen little things that help cars and nurses know that we have others, in the most dependable means of letting you know it. L.'S PHARM Prescriptions a Specialty. 43. 732 Kans 81. J. W. RYAN, Times Bldg., Leavenworth, Kansas, AGENT FOR Heim's Famous Beer. Sample Boom in Connection. Ordert Shipped to All Parts of the Country. SPECIAL BEER—Epilmaster, the Best on the Market. When in AICHISON don't forget Dt. ROBINSON'S RESTAURANT 623 Main Street, Just three blocks from Union Depot. Meals 20c. Mrs. Mary Robinson, - - Propr. WE WANT HIM—Must find him— Rev. E, Roey, who was pastor of the Baptist church at Ratoon, New Mek- lico. Will pay for the information. Addaess Lock Box 1173, Weir City, Kansas. WANTED-A good situation for a first class barber wanting to leave the Indian Territory. Married man. Address Walter Peterson, Vinita, I. T. Box 41. Limited apkin and pick it up in the first Limited. A waiter will s. A porter was recently hat with a whisk broom are little things, but they service is maintained on the Milwaukee and Railway. and operates the sleeping, other cars on its lines, and is an excellence in equip- nable elsewhere. Leaves Kansas City, Union and Avenue, 6.07 p. m. Chicago, 8.55 a. m. Southwestern Passenger Agent, Kansas City, Mo. Sick Room. igs. Trained nurses know er, with a mild disinfectant, the air clean and refresh- absorbent cotton, a hot things that help the patient. now that we have all these most dependable qualities. g you know it. HARMACY, 732 Kansas Ave. Topeka Plaindealer. PUBLISHED at Topeah, Shawnee county, Kus. very Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 112 LAST SEVENTH STREET RICK CHILES. BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS EDITOR MILES RETURN RATES One early mail ... $1.00 Six mon y mail ... $1.00 Sixer Lynal ... $0.00 Entered at the post office at Hopka a second class mail matter FRIDAY, NOV. 24, 1905. The Boston Guardian is still suffering with its liver. We recommend Dr. Carter's remedies. BOOKERT. WASHINGTON'S visit to the Indian Territory will no doubt be an inspiration to the Negroes of that section to keep their lands and endeavor to accumulate more. Gov. Hoch looks wise and tells the world there is nothing the matter with Kansas. We wonder if he has forgotten the late seprate school bill he provided for Kansas City. That's enough to cause intestinal trouble. A KANSAS Negro the other day bought 1760 acres of land and laid down the cash for it. It looks very much as though the Negro is coming in spite of conditions. Adverse conditions exist only for the cowardly. WE WONDER WHAT THE BENEFIT COMES IN. Minister Powell was relieved from Hayti and Dr. Furniss, council at Bahia was appointed to the place. Then a white man was sent to Bahia. The President might send a Negro to Saint James to even up, but we do not think he will. It is said that a Negro can't remain over night in the town of Syracuse, Ohio, a village of about 2,000 inhabitants. As soon as a colored man hits the town, he is greeted by 25 or 50 boys and given orders to move on. Editor Harry Smith, of the Clevand Gazette should elevate his gun in that direction! SENATOR BURTON is on trial in St. Louis this week for a second time, charged with using his influence to prevent the government from investigating a getrioh-quick concern. Senator Burton has suffered enough humiliation to atone for whatever wrong he may have committed, and it is hoped that he will come clear of the charges. Why crush a man when he is already down? HOW INCONSISTANT to hear some of the papers say that Hooh is enforcing the prohibitary law in Kansas. In Leavenworth and Wichita the saloon doors have never been closed and the Governor has never even hinted at closing them. Yet there are papers in the state with cheek enough to say that Hooh has the "Kid on" in Kansas. LAS VEGAS, N. M. Rev. J. H. Smith is pulling a heavy train, but he is climbing up grade gradually and we believe he will strike the level by a steady pull. He received two surprises—the first being the arrival of his wife and niece, Miss Ethel McNair, from El Paso, Texas, where he was pastor before coming here. Mrs. Smith expresses herself well pleased with the outlook here and enters into the work of assisting her husband in attaining success; the second was a storm which "blowed and snowed" all manner of good things to eat. The storm was headed by Mrs. T. J. Dunlap and a great number followed. Rev. Smith was in Santa Fe on the second Sunday, and he has decided to give one Sunday in each month to that congregation. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers are new arrivals from Oklahoma. Mr. Wade of Alabama is a guest here for the winter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith on the 3rd inst. a girl baby. Both mother and child are getting along nicely. Smith thinks he is the only "papa" in town. JESUS IS THE DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE, THERAPEORY GIVE HIM THE PRAISE. It is the church of Christ, which is commanded to go teach and baptize. Now any Christian who fails to talk a little for our Lord don't think very much of Him. By examining the instruction given to the early church in the new testament by Jesus Christ, we understand that Christ meant for the gospel to be heralded to every nation. Then these believers be baptized and perfectly trained in the knowledge of the truth and endowed with the spirit, which is called a sanctifying or cleaning or making holy, which is a purifying from the old primitive mode of sin. And now, don't you slander the words "sanctify" and "holy" any more, but stand up for them yourself, and don't be puffed up against the holy Christians who have hazarded their life for your soul's benefit. Remember, whenever a person renounces his or her will or way and takes up the Lord's way and do His will, then the higher life begins; but you must not stop there. Let forward in righteousness be the standard and grow in grace until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. If you do not grow in grace you can not bear much fruit. The fear of God, with the keeping of God's word, is what makes the Christian blessed. Our faith in Christ must be more than an outward show. We must love Christ from the depths of our souls and let that love for Him be first and last, and for that kind of love our Master will reward us abundantly. —John Harrison, SALINA, KANS. The Dunbar Art club met with Mrs. Arthur P. Rosemond, the president, last Thursday, and after a pleasant session a dainty lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Will Boswell next Thursday afternoon. Dinner and supper will be served at the U.K. T. hall Thanksgiving, Nov. 30. Don't forget it. St. John Baptist church, under the pastorate of Rev. W. P. Bankal is prespering. The Sunday school, under Miss Katie Hill, the superintendent, is preparing an excellent program for Christmas. Mrs. Alice Murrell has just completed a fine four room house on her two lots on Front street. The building is a very handsome one and a credit to the city. Divine services will be held at all the churches in the city on Thanksgiving day. When in the city stop at the popular restaurant of Mrs. Rose Smith on N. Santa Fe street. She knows how to receive and treat her patrons. Visit her. Both the A. M. E. and C. M. E. churches are getting along nicely, both spiritually and financially. "A Town of Splendid Opportunities' In an address before the people of Boley, Prof. J. C. Liftwich said, "Boley is the Negroes' paradise." This is a business man's way of saying what he knows about a place. BOLLY is an agricultural and commercial center of quite an immensity of country, as well as a large population of colored people, there is a great many things you ought to know about: Its wondersul opportunities for profitable investment. Its opportunities for fruit, truck and stock growing. Its delightful and healthful climate. The Boley Business Men's Club is an organization of vigerous men with an ambition to give you any information along these lines. Its no trouble to answer questions. Write today for anything you want to know to the Boley Business Mens Club Boley, Indian Territory. Western University, QUINDARO, KANSAS The Leading and Best Institution of its Kind in the Great West. Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. Information For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to WILLIAM T. VERNON. A. M., D. D. President Phones {Office—Bell—"White"4302……Residence—Bell—"West"15. COLORED DOCTORS MEET. Houston, Tex., Nov. 15.—The leading colored physicians of Texas gathered in state convention in this city today with headquarters at the Trinity M. E. church. The feature of the opening session this morning was the annual address of the president, Dr. R. E. L. Holland of Temple. "Sanitation," "The Treatment of Tuberculosis," and other topics were discussed in the afternoon. The meeting will continue and conclude its business tomorrow. Rev.J.H.Richardson All work guoranteed. Prompt attention given to all out of town work. Res. Itilian Ave., South Fort Pickering. West The Leading and COURSES Classical, College, Primal, Musical (Instrumental organ and harmony, Drawing Carpentry, Printing and Be Stenography and Typewriting Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laun WILLIAM Rev. J. R. Ransom spent a few hours in the city Monday. He was returning from a trip in the Indian Territory. S. E. Holton, manager of the Clyde Hotel at Pittsburg, was in the city Monday on business. Louis Foster, on private car No. 49, was in the city a few hours Monday. He left for the South. Mr. Dosy of Arkansas City and owner of the pacer, "Fourth-of-July." was a visitor in the city Tuesday. Mrs. Mammie Webb of Cherokee, Kas., was in the city Monday, having her eyes treated. Wesley Cole returned Sunday from Sedalia after an extended visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Fay French-Crump is expected from Kansas City soon to re- Advantages Epiphall Location, Heathful Climate, Good In- quences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to side here, Mr. Crump having made Parsons his head quarters. Rev. A. Fairfax has tendered his resignation as pastor of the Baptist church at Chanute. Last Sunday morning, Mrs. Reck of Topeka, Mrs. Heacock and Mrs. Hoffman of this city, representing the Woman's Relief Corps and Comrade B. I' Grierson, representing the G.A. Represented to each of the three colored churches a silk flag. The ladies are placing flags in each church and school room in the city hoping thereby to inspire greater patriotism At the last meeting of the Parents and Guardian's Congress, Rev. J. P. Sage delivered a strong and pointed address on "Our Boys." The address was highly appreciated by a large audience. S. O. Clayton, the always welcome basso, very effectively rendered the solo "Face to Face," Taken altogether the meeting was one of the best in the history of the Congress. The Literary, organized at the A. M. E. Church last week, has arranged an interesting program for the next meeting. FORT SCOTT, KANS. Mr. A. M. Wilson, district Grand Master, was in the city last week on business. Miss Jessie Johnston of Pittsburg is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dan'l Banks this week. The Smart Set social club will go in session this week to dispose of some business on hand, and also elect a delegate to represent them at the Inter-State literary. Miss Mattie Moore has been appointed to take charge of the room recently made vacant by the resignation of Miss Francis Hayes, and Miss Rosa Simmons is teaching room No. 1, formerly taught by Miss Moore. An unknown colored man was found dead in a box car last week; so far he has not been identified. Following is the line-up of Plaza High school football game to be played at Kansas City, Friday, Dec. 1. This team met and defeated Quindare last year at Ft. Scott and this is the return game: Right end, W. Collier; right tackle, Teamer; right guard. Empria Hawkins, center, Charles Bruce; left end, Luther Allison; left tackle, W. Miller; left guard, W. Dodson; left half back, James Lewis; right half back, Ed Cheney; Quarter U. Thomas, capt. full back, G. E. Watson, Subs, Clarence Reed, Floyd Dodson, Clifford Guy, Clifford Hancock, E. J. Hawkins, prince playersubs. Wm. Thomas, captain. SPRINGFED, MO. Win, Shipp of Pittsburg, Kansas, was in the city last week on account of the death of his brother, James. Died Sunday night at his home corner of Harrison and Myrtle St., Mr. North Mottley, aged 10 years. Funeral services held Wednesday afternoon. Interment in South Hazelwood cemetery. Rev. B. P. Bateman of Lebanon, is still in the city. Mrs. Susie Neal returned with her mother to Pittsburg Wednesday. Edw. Lane and wife entertained a number of their friends at the Parker house Sunday. A large audience greeted Miss Pearl M. Crawford, the talented soprano of international reputation, and her pupils at the C. P. church Monday evening. Turkey at the Parker house on Thanksgiving. The K. P.'s are contemplating a grand time Thanksgiving. Invitations are out for a Thanksgiving reception by the Pleasant Hour at Rider hall, Vinita, I. T. The members of the Blue Ribbon club will be served Thanksgiving dinner at Palace hall. Doors open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fantastic art will also be enjoyed, and different games. Mr.A. McAdams will preside at the punch bowl and Prof. Payton will furnish the music. The K. P.'s will entertain the club at night at their Castle hall. A Special Holiday Gift. By KELLY MILLER, Howard University, Washington D. C. An able answer and rebuke to the slurs of Thomas Dixon, Jr., upon the Negro race. Every Negro man, woman and child should read it: Mailed copy 16e. Send to ALBATROSS SUPPLY CO., rity, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West Departments Theological College, Normal Sub-Normal and State Normal. Great West. Faithful Climate, Good In- n all inducements offered, # J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Knappinig Physician of the Knights and Ladies ction. M. PRESIDENT Of women of the Ladies Residence. C. TAYLOR, M. D. CIAN AND SURGEON 806 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. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mr. Syl Vaughn spent Friday in Lawrence. Mr. Harry Watkins of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mr. Glenn Watkins. Miss Winifred Morton of Atchison spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Emily Henson of Wanamaker, O. T. is the guest of Mrs. Robert Buckner this week. Mr. George Moss of Kansas City was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Meaux atten o'clock breakfast Sunday. A delightful time was spent. Mrs. C. F. Williams of Sioux City, Ia. arrived in the city last Saturday for medical treatment from Dr. J. M. Jamison. She is stopping with Mrs. Ellen Slaughter, 1407 Monroe street. Miss Iris Johnson is sick at her home on Western avenue. Mr. Ira Sneed of Harrisburg, Ky. is visiting his brother, Mr. George Sned, of Fire Department No. 3. The Ladies' sewing circle will meet at St. Mark's A. M. E. church Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. Mrs. C. A. Woods, president. Rev. Woods of St. Mark's A. M. E. church has organized his members into clubs and looks for good financial success. He expects to build in the spring. --- Mrs. Bert Buckner entertained at cards Thursday evening in honor of her nephew, Mr. Harry Austin. Those invited were Miss Georgia Watkins, Miss Arnicholas Chiles, Miss Willia Brown, Miss Mabel Bryant, Miss Raymos Dyer, Miss Jessie Jones, and Miss Marie Bertha; Mr. Carol Harris, Mr. Frank Eagleson, Mr. Glenn Watkins, Mr. Harry Evans, Mr. June Wells, Mr. Ed. Brice and Mr. Roy Wilson. Bennie Bertha left last Thursday for Hutchinson, where he will assist his brother, Charlie, who is conducting one of the finest tonsorial and billiard parlors in the West. Bennie is a nice boy, sober, reliable and industrious and will make his brother a valuable assistant. We wish both young men unlimited success and heartily commend them to the citizens of Hutchinson and the public at large. The first semi-annual reunion of Kaw Valley Consistory will be held December 1, 1905 at Masonic Temple, 404 Kansas ave. A Lodge of Perfection will open promptly at 9 o'clock. a. m. A large class will be present to take these sublime rites. The reunion will close with a banquet. Allen P. Smith will have full charge of the work. FOR SALE. Ten acres in bluff 3 miles northeast of Topeka; will exchange for small Topeka house. 320 acres Logan Co., Western Kansas, 15 miles south of Monument, $6,25 per acre or $2,000. $416 cash and nine annual payments 6 per cent. Could also divide and sell two parties 160 each. 640 Logan Co. eight miles direct southeast from county seat, smooth, level, beautiful land, $4,25 an acre, $2720. $848 cash and nine yearly payments of $208, 6 per cent. Address the owner, G. M. Cottrell at Forbes' office, 1c7 West Seventh St. Henry King departed this life on the 19th inst. at his residence, Tenth and Washington of pneumonia at the age of 42 years. The funeral was held Ivesday at Third Baptist church. The interment was in Topeka cemetery. He left a wife, five children and a father. When you arrive in Kansas City don't leave the depot until you tel ephone 1. J. Weaver, the locator; he will get you a room in any part of the city, and move your trunk tree. Office 911 Oak street, home phone Main 6236. Bell phone Main 3357. Houses for rent; rooming houses for sale. List your property with Weaver. Satisfaction guaranteed. WESTERN TUSKEGEE. Our enrollment continues to increase. Students are in attendance from the far away shores of the Atlantic to far beyond the Rockies. Our institution continues to grow in favor with God and man. After the holidays we will have room for many more young women. Miss Evalyn Hickman, class '03, who has been in western Kansas for the past few months, has been appointed secretary to the principal. Miss Hickman's peculiar fitness for this position will make her a valuable helper. Our Glee club continues to make most satisfactory progress. It is indeed surprising to note the improvement in the work. Mrs. J. D. Balentyne, director of the music department, has brought this department up to a high degree of efficiency. The club has several out of town engagements for next month. Preparations are being made for the Centennial celebration of the birth of William Lloyd Garrison. The exercises will be held in the chapel Sunday, December 10. The public is cordially invited to be present. Everyone is busy preparing for Thanksgiving. Special services will be held in the chapel and the sermon will be preached by one of the city clergymen. Special music will be rendered by the chorus. In the evening a social will be given for the students. Our friends will be gratified to know that all of the white churches of this city will make a special offering to our work on Thanksgiving, and we have been assured that some of the colored churches will do likewise. We trust that all of our churches will join in and demonstrate to the white race that we are trying to help ourselves. Be sure to attend your church on Thanksgiving morning and carry an offering for our institution. Our institution is purely undenominational, so we are hoping that all churches will help us. Rev. D. E. Murff, who is under appointment by the National Baptist convention as missionary to Cape Town, S. Africa, visited our institution last week. Rev. Murff expressed himself as being agreeably surprised at the progress of the institution. He claims that it will not be long before his request will be in for two industrial missionaries. Principal W. R. Carter addressed the Ministerial union of Topeka last Monday morning. It is the custom of the union to invite colored man to address them once a year. On all sides we are hearing very commendable remarks concerning our principal's talk. His subject was "The Place of Industrial Training in the Educational System of Today," and his talk made many, many friends for our work. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness during the illness and death of our beloved husband, brother and uncle. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. This kindness shall rest in our hearts through life. MRS. SUSAN TELLIS, MONROE TELLIS, ROBERT N. TELLIS, THOMAS TELLIS, MRS. CALLIE BRISCO. To the colored women of Topeka: Mrs. L. H. Slaughter is now located at 431 Kansas avenue, upstairs, over Weber's grocery store. where she is conducting a first class millinery store. Hats made and trimmed. If you are proud of her patronize her. She is the only milliner of our race in Topeka. We shall watch your hats and other millinery and find out where you are buying, and if they will employ your boy or girl. Memorial Meeting Memorial meeting for the friends of freedom under the auspices of the Niagara Movement Thanksgiving night, November 30, 1905 at eight o'clock, at the First Baptist church, corner Nebraska and Fifth street, Kansas City, Kansas. There will be an especially attractive program, consisting of addresses by prominent citizens and good music. Admission free. TILFORD DAVIS, JR, Sec'y. I. B. BLACKBURN, D. W. WHITE, Dr. C. E. HORSEY. GARRISON PLEDGE. Bowing in memory of that great and good man, William Lloyd Garrison, 1, a member of the race for whom he worked and in whom he believed, do consecrate myself to the realization of human liberty which ever guided and inspired him. I hereby pledge myself to fight for freedom—freedom of speech, freedom of thought, freedom to vote, freedom to enjoy public conveniences and freedom to associate with those who wish to assoiate with me. I propose to ente, this great moral battle with head up, like a man, saying as he said: "I will be as harsh as truth and uncompromising as justice." "My reliance for the deliverance of the oppressed universally is upon the nature of man, the inherent wrongfulness of oppression, the power of truth, and the omnipotence of God." My cause is a holy cause. "Opposition cannot weary it out, force cannot put it down fire cannot consume it. It is the spirit of Jesus who was sent to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord and the day of vengeance of our God. Its principles are self-evident, its measures rational, its purposes merciful and just. It cannot be diverted from the path of duty, though all earth and hell oppose." I will remember that the success of any great moral enterprise does not depend upon numbers," and that "It is possible that a people may bear the title of freemen who execute the work of slaves." Therefore: "I solicit no man's praise." "I fear no man's censure." "Our trust for victory is solely in God. We may be personally defeated, but our principles, never" "I am in earnest." "I will not equivocate." "I will not retreat a single inch." "And I will be heard." DOVER. O. T. Our little town is now on the boom, and people within and without the town are excited over the prospects of finding oil right near the town. Bishop Evans Tyree was in the city on the 14th inst., and preached at the A. M. B. church to a large congregation of citizens. Rev. S. F. Boston, who has been pastoring the St. James A. M. E. church of this city, left Tuesday for Lawton, his new field of labor. Mr. L. A. Lewis, principal of the city schools, is doing a good work. Hon. G. I. Currin, grand master for the Oklahoma jurisdiction, very pleasantly entertained Bishop Tyree, Rev. S. F. Boston and Father Dunlap on the 15th at his beautiful home. Mr. W. Haden of Leavenworth, is here visiting with relatives and friends. Miss Cora Hudson entertained the Baptist Sunday school classes Nov. 1 and 6 last Thursday evening. A two course lunchon was served and a nice timed. Miss Mary McClorin attended the grand public rally at the A. M. H church. Rev. A. Clayette was in Lawrence Tuesday on business. He had just returned from Mound City and Union and reports a glorious time Kansas Credit Co., On Household Goods, Live Stock and Jewelry. 1010 N. 4th St. KANSAS CITY, KAR Florida Sleeper VIA FRISCO The Clyde Hotel PITTSBURG, KAS. Rooms, Board or Lunch Open Day and Night. Everything First-class. S. E. HOLTON, Manager 115 West Third Street. Let the... Steam Laundry On November thereafter, un- of 1905, the K nection with the will operate the ers between K Jacksonville, cars will be pl of the equip Southeastern to leave Kansas modernly equ lighted cafe the route of w er through the southeast. On November 15th, and daily thereafter, until the summer season of 1905, the Frisco System, in connection with the Southern Railway, will operate through Pullman Sleepers between Kansas City, Mo. and Jacksonville, Fla. These sleeping cars will be placed in service as part of the equipment of the Popular Southeastern Limited," scheduled to leave Kansas City 6.80 P.M. A modernly equipped train, electric lighted cafe observation car, eto the route of which carries the traveler through the populous cities of the southeast. Berth reservations may be made through representatives of Frisco System or connecting lines. P. SENOW TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT, THE SALE time held by our Department will be continued during the autumn. It is evident that more and more every day are gading out that a Department Managers ing the astine month. ore and more people out that a Dapart- being held by our Department Managers will be continued during the entire month. It is evident that more and more people every day are gading out that a Dapartm ent Manager's Sale in this store means a saving to thousands of purses. THE MILLS DRY GOODS CO. Makes Harsh Stubborn HAIR Soft and Pliant and Removes All Dandruff. A Powerful Hair Grower and Positive Cure for Scalp Diseases NOT new or experimental, but an old, reliable preparation of proven merit. Nelson's Straightline is not only the best Dressing for the Hair, but the most powerful HAIR GROWTH known in science; it is Nature's own remedy, containing no strong, dangerous chemicals that can in any way injure the hair. It can be used as long as desired, or stopped at any time without bad effects. Straightline does not affect the color of the hair. No matter how harsh, stubborn or refractory the hair is, Nelson's Straightime will make it soft and pliant, so that you may do it up in any of the prevailing styles, at the same time giving it that way, rich, glossy look so much desired. As a Hair Grower Nelson's straightime is without an equal it makes the hair grow in this place, removes dandruff, stops the hair from splitting, and breaking off at the ends, giving it a long, rich and luxurious head of beautiful hair. Straightime cure all kinds of scalp diseases, such as tsetter, itching and scaling of the scalp, dandruff, etc. Straightime is no new, untried experiment, but an old, reliable preparation, beaked by years of successful use and hundreds of testimonials. Nelson's Straightime is delightfully performed but put up in handsome 4-ounce square tin boxes (like one shown in cut), and held every hour by drugrists and agents at 35 cents a box. If you cannot get it in your town, send us 80 cents in stamps and we will mail you a full size box, securely wrapped, postage paid. NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. We want good agents. Write for price, terms and testimonials. For Sale by J. P. ROWLEY, Sixth and Kansas Avenue. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Cecile Terry, Plaintiff, vs Myron H. Terry, Defendant. The above named defendant will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Cecile Terry, for a divorce upon the grounds of abandonment and gross neglect of duty, and that he must on or before December 9, 1905, plead or answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above, induction in said court, or the allegations in said petition will be true and judgment tendered dividing plaintiff the from defendant. CROSS TRIAL, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNARY, Attorney for Plaintiff. Cummings & Butler. Porter Exchange Restaurant 1009 St. ouia ves. Kansas City, Mo. Do your family washing—5c pound. It will save you money. 114 W. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 34' OTTAWA, KANS. Money to Loun IVE TOCK Good Feed Back. a script miling with trousth were as by whose n the and ered and no furt for the plans. I Siton, a prominent stock milt co. will no writer thin jungle follen added through a ground floored to the side of used place by malled on at side of posts, hain but if the not it I built 1741's when it was used for posts with make very have used but r, and I have the best race I ever [Signature] saw (or stick cot, straw, hay) or one coat cut cot or ground it can be foot of stitch in the lined which is fort wooleat long and large enough to feed a car town of cattle, built with a wire you will be compete one inch longer solts than 15½ man has in its rack where the 34½ are bolted together. My rack has 2x6¹ for the bottom bolted full width of rack and one on each end to hold the floor. I have used 13x14-inch stitches in lead of 12¹ and pin them eight instead of six inches apart. "I am feeding cotton needles with ground cob meal and will give you my results when cattle are shy, put out I am feeding 100 head, and I know cattle do better or look better." Any changes in the original plan will of course necessitate corresponding changes in the bill of material, but as originally planned and as shown in the cut the following materials are required for the rack sixteen foot long: Two pieces 2x6 16 feet long; 3 pieces 2x6, 14 feet; 4 pieces 2x4, 16 feet; 2 pieces 2x4, 12 feet; 2 pieces 1x6, 12 feet; 4 pieces 1x6, 16 feet; 5 pieces 2x4, 14 feet; 8 pieces 1x13, 16 feet; 2 pieces 1x12, 14 feet; 56 pieces, 1x4 feet; 4 wood nails, 8 inches long; 6 bolts %x8 inches; 4 bolts %x7 inches; 8 bolts, %x8 inches; 8 bolts %x8 inches; 8 bolts %x7 inches; 8 pounds 8-penny wire nails; washers for all bolts; 4 pounds 10-penny nails — Wallace's Farmer. Working Brood Maren. Some of the leading horse breeders of the country never put their breed horses in harshes. They provide care in other ways in order to keep the stock in vigorous health. As a rule these breeders have extensive grass paddecks, into which the mares are turned for several hours each day throughout the winter season. horse breeders who do her work these mares, nor turn them out daily invariably get a small proportion of horses. Some foals are lost immediately, and others are born so weak that they die soon afterward. Most horse breeders, especially those of long experience, prefer that mares in foal should have regular exercise in the form of light work, but forking and straining should be avoided under all circumstances. For good result it is a good plan to use three horses for work that would be required of two under ordinary circumstances. This is not done at an additional expense of one-third, because three horses will do more work than two, if the speed alone is considered. Then it often happens that graves and cultivators may be set on such or two deeper and the extra work thus accomplished is worth a great deal, although it may not show on the surface. A man can drive three horses faster than two and rest less at the end of the row. Ualng Good Rams- While looking over some large stocks in Central South Dalai we find so many who do not appear at the use of a first class ram. We have recently seen a bunch of 600 ewes whose lambs alone could have brought at least $500 or more, had a good pure breed ram been used. Farmers do not want them at hardly any price and the ewe lambs are not fit to keep as breeders. When one looks at these things from any point of view, it is a puzzle to know what many sheep raisers continue to carry on the business in such a careless manner. A good even lot of lambs are always in good demand, while goose ones are not wanted at all. Northwestern Agriculturist. Selection of Stock. A medium sized male with good hair and females of good constitutional vigor and mature age will be better than the largest males with the smallest females. The wise farmer always selects the very best ears or grains of all kinds for seed; good care should be given the selection of breeding stock in turkeys. The best raised on the farm should be kept for producers, and the food should be kept in mind that turkeys of the best quality in their second or third year of laying make the best producers. The medium sized, well formed hens that have good strong bone and constitutional vigor are the ones to select for breeders.—Williamson Farmer. CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. Church Literary. The City Federation of Women's clubs, Second Baptist Church B. Y. P. U. literary, The Square Deal literary, Burn's Lyceum, Y. M. C. A. Literary, all of Kansas City, Mcc.: Trouble Clof of Kansas City, Kans.: Eureka of Lawrence, Kans.: The Payne literary of Iola, Kaa. These are program representatives; Missace Collins, White, Hubbell and Watta; Mme. Cunningham-Sumners; Meenara. Jackson, Phillips; Profs. S. L. Bailey, A. O. Coffin, J. D. Bowser, Mrs. Orear, Prof. W. E. Griffin and Miss Ambia Keene. The Executive committee meets again Nov. 25. Strenuous efforts are being made to raise money with which to print the magazine. Foremore in this effect is Lawrence, Kaa. Mrs. J. S. Moten and Miss Overall will recite during the session. Kansas City is showing much enthusiasm over the coming of the Inter-State. Rules for the oratorical contest will be announced after the Executive committee meets. The amount of the cash prize will then be fixed. Quindaro University and George R. Smith College will contribute to the musical features of the program and probably do some literary work. LINCOLN INSTITUTE The Missouri State Dairy association held its annual meeting in Jefferson City Nov. 15-17, and the faculty and students, by invitation, attended the Wednesday evening session and listened with much pleasure to the address of the evening on "The American Queen" by Mrs. N. K. Jones of Kalamazoo, Mich., formerly of the State Agricultural college of Manhattan, Kas. The lecture was a rare treat. Mrs. Jones emphasized the value of domestic science, home making or household economics as a part of the school curriculum. Coming soon in the lecture course after "The American Boy," it gave an opportunity to compare both sides of a great subject—the education of the boy and of the girl for the duties of life. The institute male quartet received a cordial invitation to sing before the association on Thursday night and, accepting, its members covered themselves and the institution with glory. Friday morning several of the officers and leading spirits of the association visited the school and addressed the faculty and students assembled in the auditorium. They were encouraging in tone, conveying, as they did, the good will and wishes of the citizens of Missouri from the governor down. November 14th, at Sportsman's park, Kansas City, Lincoln's Tigers defeated the Kansas university team by a score of 11 to 0. The excellent playing of our boys, their knowledge of teochnichalities, their skill, etc., received hearty commendation on all sides and reflected much credit on their coach, Prof. West. Saturday the Tigers will play the George R. Smith college team at Boonville, completing the season on Thanksgiving day at St. Louis in a game with the Chicago Maroons. Dr. Allen, several members of the faculty and a number of the lady students accompanied the team to Kansas City. The crowd out to witness the game was made up of representative citizens of Missouri and Kansas. Carriages, automobiles, etc., were in evidence, all going to show that the Negro is rapidly adapting himself to the Anglo-Sixon civilization. Dr. Lackey, formerly surgeon for Marmaduke Military academy at Sweet Springs, Mo., has offered a perpetual gold medal to the young lady of the senior class who has the highest marks for scholarship, the first award to be made to the class of '06. GRAND TIME The Meeting of the Templars Association Will Be the Largest and Best in the History of the Conclave. 300 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Will Be in Attendance---A Earcuet and Contest Drill for the Prize Cup Now Held by Cyrene Commandery. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a rocky surface with a dark, uneven texture. There are no discernible features that can be clearly identified. SIR ALLEN PETER SMITH, 330 One of the "Old Guard" Who Will Be Strongly in Evidence. Topeka, Kansas, The Topeka Plaindealer AND THE WEEKLY Kansas City Star OR THE WEEKLY Kansas City Journal One Year - $1.50. A Very Rare Chance! A. Rider made a flying trip to Muskogee last week on business. Rev. J. C. Hicks, while in the city last week, accompanied by his brother, J. E. Hicks, visited in the Blue Jacket vicinity last Thursday. Mrs Aunie Allen is teaching at Blue Jacket. The Willing Workers of the A. M. E. church gave an oyster supper Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Josh Holt, and a neat sum was realized. Invitations were issued last week by the Pleasant Hour club for a grand reception Thanksgiving at Rider hall. Rev. J. D. Springer of Ardmore, ex-pastor here, preached a soul stirring sermon at the A. M. E. church last Thursday evening, and after the service a pound party was given to Rv. A. H. Hawkins, which made the pots boil very strong on Friday. Rev. Berry, an evangelist of the Missionary Baptist church, preached a noble sermon at the First Baptist church Sunday evening. Andy Rider sold his cab line last week to a white man and this same white man has already refused to let colored people ride. The line is drawn and the driver will make dates to haul Ham, but forget to fill the engagement. It is likely that D. Hicks will put on a new cab line. He is already in the livery business and it would cost but little more to operate a cab line. Charley Shepard, sick for so long, died Sunday. The funeral was held at the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. A. H. Hawkins, assisted by Revs. C. J. Jennings and J. C. Hicks. He leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn his death. A large audience was out last Sunday evening to hear Rev. J. C. Hicks preach at the A.M. E. church. Mr. Samuel Fjax and Miss Esther Turner were united in the bonds of holy matrimony last week. Dr. A. J, Jordan, reports the arrival of an extra small baby at 34 pounds, born to Mrs. Lillian Mayfield. Mrs. A. Rider and daughter, Miss Georgia, inade a trip to Muskogee Monday, returning Tuesday. Mrs. F. M. Johnson and Mrs. Mae Williams were guests of Mrs. Lee Williams of Kelso on Tuesday of last week. LINCOLN, NEB Rev. James Thomas is at home again. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. W. Coleman, Mrs. P. Murray, S. F. Wosterfield and daughter were visitors last Saturday in Minneapolis, Minn., and saw the Gophers defeat the Nebraskans. There were many of our citizens disappointed over the result of this game. Mother Carr is yet quite ill. Miss Alice Taylor and Mr. Nelson Howard were united in the bonds of wedlock at Newman Methodist church last Sunday evening, Rev. G. E. Trower officiating. Sunday night weddings are getting popular. Who will be next? GET YOUR Thanksgiving DINNER or SUPPER from the Ladies' Sewing Circle of Mt. Zion Baptist church given at O'Donald's hall. Program at night. General admission 15c. All are invited. H: BROWN, Fine' Groceries—Just Opened Everything Fresh—Give us a Trial. DECREES OF FASHION PRETTY AND CORRECT THINGS TO WEAR. Blouses or Shirt Waist Suitable for All Materials—Skirt With Shirred or Plain Yoke—Velvet Ribbon Trimming—Hints for the Home. Popular Separate Bloyees Again and again it has been prophecied that the separate blouses must be put one side, but as yet practical women will not give them up. The labe-tween blouses, dressy enough for the theater or luncheons, but high-necked and long sleeved, seem to get prettier and prettier. The loveliest of them all are made of those exquisite flowered silks—with shadowy flowers that fade in out of the background in so arti- tle a way. Those exquisite soft crepes with flower prints are charming draped and trimmed with tiny hand- ran tucks, or puffigs, or lace. Soft drapy silks are very good—but so are stiff silks, and a combination of both. The soft chiffon failles, in exquisitely soft shades of pink, or blue, or violet, make up into beautiful blouses. But, besides silk, soft fine woolen stuffs—mostly white, are being used a great deal. Albatross, silk-and-wool stuffs, soft wool crepes and a dozen others are made up into as attractive Mouses, in their way, as the silks are in theirs. Magnificent Evening Coat. One of the novelties of the season in the way of an evening coat is cut on the lines of a mandarin's coat, richly embroidered in colors and gold thread and lined throughout with Chinese sable. This sable is even rarer than the Russian fur and is less expensive. It has a very long nap and is in two distinct colors, a rich mouse gray near the pelt and cinnamon brown at the tip. Among the newest evening coats are those made of flowered satins and silks. They are quite full around the skirts and profusely decorated with lace and touches of fur. WHILE THE TEA DEBES Bolero lines, to be at all modish, must cling close to the figure. One handsome black velvet gown had applique of white kid for trimming. Moleskin will certainly be worn by those who purchased garments thereof last winter. Broad bows of pink and blue velvet, covered with glittering sequins, are shown for the hair. A questionable fad is a slender watch chain encircling the wrist and suspending the watch is front. Silk belts that match the gown are draped tight without buble, delineating the suppleness of the waist. There was never a more favorable time to get out old bits of old trimming and use them to good advantage. Narrow toes have broadened and wide toes have narrowed and the compromise is a sensible and pleasing width. Blouse or shirt Waist. This shirt waist will be found most excellent for all the waistings of the season, cotton, linen, silk and wool, and is as smart as it is simple, besides sulting stout figures well, there being no greater mistake extant than the theory that such are at their best in plain waists. The wide tucks at the front that give ample fullness below the stitchings, and the broad box plait at the center, are both new and desirable, and combine most satisfactorily with the plain back. The model is made of chevet, white with lines of blue, and is worn with a blue linen stock. But this last can be anything one may prefer, or can be omitted altogether in favor of ribbon tied in a big bow, although it really is admi 1 able both for this special waist and as a model for the odd ones of which there can never be too many. The waist is made with fronts and back that are fitted by means of shoulder and under-arm seams and is gathered at the waist line, the back being drawn down smoothly, the fronts made to blouse over the belt. The sleeves are the accepted ones of the season, and are finished with straight cuts, and the shaped stock finishes the neck. The quantity of material required for the medium size is 4% yards 21 inches wide, 4 yards 27 inches wide, or 2 yards 44 inches wide, with 1% yard of any width for stock. Worn at Chicago Horse Show. An effective aid elaborate white gown in India lawn and lace insertion. seen at the Chicago horse show, had a narrow pointed bodice girdles and above the girdle were pads of feen and the material, which fitted the tight fitting lining perfectly. This extended to the line of a yoke, where a lace bertha was set about the shoulders. The sleeves were made of pads of the lawn and lace and ended at the elbow. The hats worn at the hose show were very elaborate, the Gale-borough, Reynolds and Victorian styles predominating. Black hats with colored plumes are much in evidence. Velvets are the rage for evening coats. There are several kinds, and liberty and chiffon velvets are deemed the most desirable.—Chicago Record-Herald. Misses' Skirt with Shirred or Plaid Yoke. Full skirts that fall in soft, graceful folds appear to gain in favor day by day and are peculiarly becoming to young girls. This one can be gathered at the upper edge to form shirrings, or once only and joined to a contrasting yoke, but in either case the fullness is made to form best. ```markdown ``` plaits at the lower edge. The model is made of embroidered batiste, with a band of heavy lace appliqué, but all the pretty soft stuffs—silk, wool, cotton and linen—are equally appropriate. The shirred yoke is much liked and is always pretty when the figure is slender, but when, as often is the case in young girls, additional bulk at the belt is to be avoided, the plain yoke made of lace or of other fancy material is to be preferred. The skirt is cut in one circular piece, straight lengths of the material being sewed together to give the necessary width, and when shirred is arranged over the foundation that also serves for the plain yoke when skirts are not used. The quantity of material required for the medium size is 6½ yards 28 inches wide, 5 yards 27 inches wide or 3½ yards 44 inches wide, with 4½ yards of applique and ½ yard of over lace when roke is used. A Pretty Fail Fashion. A pretty fashion which has been started of late is that of wearing coats of colored velvet or ribbon, one on the left side of the corsage rather high up, and the other on the right side at the waist line. They are large and are generally of a contrasting color so that of the gown with which they are worn. Rosettes of burnt orange velvet make an exceedingly pretty accompaniment to a smart afternoon gown of brown plisse chiffon. With the Housewife To remove rust from steel cover the article with sweet oil and leave it for two or three days, then dust it thickly with finely powdered, unslaked lime and rub till the rust disappears. Lean on juice will remove most stains from the hands and grease from kitchen tables. This being the case, it is well to save the squeezed-out lemons used in cooking for cleansing purposes. Flatirons should be washed every week and always kept in a clerk, or place. Few housekeepers use and indent wax in ironing. Do not allow your frons to become red hot, so they will never again retain the heat. To remove iron stains on mable apply to them a mixture of oxalic acid and methylated spirits, leave it on short time and then rub dry with a soft cloth. Lemon juice will sometimes remove the stains. When winds blow and there is frost in the air put handkerchiefs, collars, socks and all small articles in the wash to dry in a pillow case. The fabric is spared whipping by the wind, they will freeze dry and be quickly gathered for laundry. Millinery. The hat scarf differs from the veil in that it is wound about the hat never over the face. New sea is are of lace in black, white and colors, with embroidery in self color and contrasting colors. Ribbons of all descriptions are to be used upon the new hats. Among the new ribbons are the plaids, the floral, the moire and double-faced curries, satin and taffeta. The high crowns will lead in the large hats, the Directoire and the Guineborough being the most popular. The English round hat will be a favored hat this season. Wrinkle About Portions. To prevent portieres catching underneath the door when opened quickly, narrow a small ring (such as are used for picture frames) into the center of the door frame, to this fasten a blind cord sufficient to reach to bottom of curtain. Put another ring in the center of the door at the top, through the cord through and fasten to the bottom of the curtain, and as the tape is opened so the curtain rises. OBSERVATIONS Interesting Bits Gleaned from Different Sections of the Henderson, Texas has cast another shadow on the already fair(?) name of the state by the lynching of three suspected Negroes. Many of the best daily and weekly papers among the whites have spoken on the side of law and order. The Dallas county Record, a weekly paper published by a Mr. John H. Cullom and son, among other things has this to say about it: "Its a lamentable fact that many of our people are becoming too bloodthirsty, especially when Negroes are charged with crime." Like the fierce jungle tiger of India the taste of blood but whets its appetite for more and there is absolutely no limit to this spirit of blood thirsty lawlessness. Comment i$ $ unnecessary. The very fact that what is here expressed is a sample of the kind of truths that ought be contained in the columns of every paper brings home to us the conviction that there are a few intelligent and unbiased men in the higher walks of life among the whites and if let alone will, with the aid of the Negro of the same stamp, be able to affect a pretty fair solution of the problem now so vexacious to this country. The suit brought by Mrs. Mary Thacker at Flemingburg, Ky. against George Gordon and others for $50,000 for the mobbing of her husband, William Thacker, in 1908 who is said to have killed young Gordon, has caused an unusual sensation because it is alleged in the charge that the jailor and the mob had made "an arrangement." Human demons are still in existence in Georgia. More than three weeks ago, it is alleged a Negro committee rape on a woman in the most fashionable district of Atlanta, but has just a few days ago been apprehended. The sheriff and the husband of the woman pleaded that the law take its course and the poor Negro more dead than alive, now awaits his trial for eternity. Georgia is still an accursed hole of infamy and anarchy. The town of Buxton, Iowa is said to be the only one of the kind in the north. It is governed entirely by Negroes and has a population of 4500 presided over by two justices, two constables and deputy. A colored postmaster dispenses the mail. It has a Y. M. C. A. and a superintendent of schools with a host of other advantages to add to its list. The orderly conduct of its inhabitants creates the impression that Negroes are capable of self government. A move is on foot, headed by Pres. Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association looking to the institution of measure whereby the farmers are to be booked to hold at least 3,000,000 holes of the present cotton crop. He says one half of the crop has been marketed at a 10 cent price and that the spinners are bound to have the other half for which they are to ask 150s. As the result of the killing of a Negro at Jackson, Miss. the other day by a deputy sheriff after his arrest by that officer, international complications is likely to arise between this country and Great Britian. The Negro killed, proved to be a British subject employed as a sailor on the British Bark Hornet King. Already inquiry has been made by the British Consul, Hon. Mr. Hunt at New Orleans and the grounr for investigation laid before Gov. Vardaman with the understanding that a full and comprehensive statement of the affair be immediately reported. Geronimo, the noted Apache Chief nas objected to the writing of his biography by Supt. S. M. Barrett of the Lawton City schools on the ground that the writer refused to give him a bonus before it is written. His biography would be very interesting reading as well as instructive and should it be found by the Secretary of war to be available Mr. Barret and the worthy old chief ought to be able to rake in a handsome dividend. Report comes from Alton, Mo. that the rogues gallery has been robbed of all the pictures it contained saving that of a Negro. Maybe the reason it was left was because it might aspire to hybernate in the realm of social equality with the others stolen. PUEBLO. COLO. Rev. Harris will leave soon for Canada. Rev. F. S, Scott of the Missouri conference filled the pulpit of St. Paul Sunday morning and St. John in the evening. The Excelsior Mother's club met last week with Mrs. J. S. Young. Sunday the 19th was rally day at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Sunday, the 26th, will be quarterly meeting at St John. Rev. Watson P. E. will be present. The Modiste Art club will meet with Mrs. J.P. Watson Thursday afternoon. Mrs. M. Harris went to Denver for a few days stay. Mrs. Harrison is having some improvement done on her property. Miss Winifred Harrison has been ill with a severe cold for some weeks. Rev. and Mrs. H. Franklin Bray entertained the members of the Dramatic Company and their friends Monday evening at their residence on Arroya Ave. , Quite a number were present and light refreshments were served. All report a very pleasant evening. LIVE STOCK The Record-Stockman of Denver is authority for the statement that about 5,000 sheep are being fattened at Greely, Colo., by the Greeley Sugar company. They are divided up in pens of 700 to 800 sheep each, each pen being in charge of a feeder whose business it is to watch them closely. Oct. 11, at the time they were put on feed, they averaged seventy-four pounds each, and during the first three weeks made a gain of two and a half pounds per head per week. The ration is ten pounds of pulp to one-half pound of alfalfa hay per day per head. To this ration it is expected to add a small ration of sugar beet molasses. Experiments last year indicated that the molasses tended to make a firmer flesh, and that sheep fed with it as part of the ration shrunk less in shipping. The sugar company expects to feed during the season approximately 15,000 head of sheep and 500 to 600 head of cattle. The results last year were a profit of 90 cents per head for the pulp feed sheep. Experiments were conducted last year in feeding pulp and alfalfa and corn, with the result that the pulp and alfalfa fed sheep gained from 15 to 25 per cent more than those which received the corn in addition.—Wallace's Farmer. Care of the Bull. In the care of the bull gentlemen is the first consideration. He learns that no one is going to abuse him and he does not look for trouble. Firstly, a bull should be raised right, then there is no trouble. It takes many months to tame a badly raised bull and our advice is to let such a bull alone. Have a small stable or pen by the barn or other convenient place where the bull may be kept. An exercising lot is essential to his health. Brush him off daily and feed him a little grain. Feed only clean hay, and salt should always be before him. Water him regularly. Good service from him is only had by giving him good care. When a bull is kept up and a record is made of each cow bred, all the calves may be saved that bad weather would kill if they came at such times. Have a sort of system about things in the care of FARM MISCELLANY Loss of Boll Nitrogen. The nitrogen of the soil is one of its most important constituents and a fertilizing element that quickly disappears. It volatizes rapidly and one of the chief agents of holding it in the soil is the humus. When the humus becomes exhausted the nitrogen escapes with increased rapidity. Experiments with continuous wheat growing on the same soil have shown that the animal and vegetable matter in the soil disappears very rapidly. This causes the liberation of the nitrogen. As long as the nitrogen is in combination with and forms a part of the humus, or decaying animal and vegetable matter of the soil, it is in a stable form; but as soon as the humus decays the nitrogen is liberated in various gases and soluble forms which are easily lost from the soil. It is the statement of scientists that there is no element that is so readily lost as nitrogen. It is not possible for the mineral forms of plant food, such as potash and phosphoric acid, to be converted into gaseous and soluble forms by the ordinary chemical changes that take place in the soil as in the case of nitrogen. With them the principal loss in their removal from the soil as plant food. But with humus it is different. There is a loss of course of the plant food by its being used by the crops, but much additional is leached downward by the soil water and some is soaked in the form of gas when the humus decays. We have an illustration of this in the decay of piles of manure and vegetable matter. We say that we can smell the ammonia rising from them; but that ammonia is the gas into which the nitrogen in the decaying mass is being changed. The loss of soil nitrogen can only be prevented by keeping up the humus in the soil. In most countries rotation of crops alone is able to do this. Some men brag that they have grown wheat year after year on the same soil for a generation without loss, but it will be found that such soil was in the beginning very rich in humus. By all means rotate, and include in the rotation some of the legumes. Winter-Grown Assamus. Asparagus can be grown in the cooler in winter wherever the owner heats his house by means of a furnace. The natural conditions in such a collar are favorable to the forcing of asparagus, as the temperature of night usually hovers around 58 degrees and in the day time runs from 65 degrees to 80 degrees. We do not believe that the amateur will find much profit in this, but some of the professional gardeners do, and it may interest some of our readers to try the experiment and have a few means of tender asparagus in winter. To get the results named, roots are dig up in the fall before the ground is too hard frozen to make digging them out possible. If the roots have been frozen, so much the better, so they then respond more quickly to the forcing process. They are placed in boxes in the cellar after the funnace. Two or three inches of soil should be under the roots and five or more inches of earth above, as the shoots need to be protected from even the dim light that is found in a cellar. Light is not needed to make the roots produce shoots, as they produce them from the substance laid up in the roots, but do not take anything from the soil. Nevertheless, much moisture is needed, as the shoots cannot develop without the help of a good deal of water. A neglect in supplying moisture will soon render the roots unproductive. Roots should begin to produce shoots in about twenty-five days after being placed in the cellar. At some of the stations roots placed in the cellar about the first of December have produced four or five good cuttings before the middle of February. When the roots are done producing they have to be thrown away, as they will thenceforth be of no good for the developing of tops and new roots. Farmer's Review. Lime for Dairy and Stable In Denmark there is a box of time in every dairy or creamery, where it is of use in visiting out vases to keep them sweet and clean, and to wash down the creamery floors and to purify the air generally. We are using it to a small extent in this country, but it is not common enough. It is one of the best purifiers and cheapest. Its use can be applied to the cow's drinking troughs in warm weather, to remove the soum or organic matter therefrom; it can be applied in the cow stable, where it is most invaluable. We know of nothing as effective as slaked lime with carobic acid mixed in it, for giving the surroundings of the barn a wholesome atmosphere. This cheap and handy agent is readily made by slaking the lime, filling a three-gallon pail about half full, adding about two ounces of urde carbolic acid. If the lime is not all to be used at one time it can be put away in an air-tight vessel, but it is best to use it fresh. For the dairy and creamy use the slaked lime only—slaked just before using. It has the physical advantages, as well, in lighting up the barn, making it sweet, clean and wholesome when sprayed on the walk, in the cooking and fall—Farmers' Guide KALLITHRIX PARLOR. HAIR GOODS, HAIR OR NAMENTS, NEW POMPA- DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, TAPES, FRIZZES AND BANGS MRS. M. L. FIELD, 810 KANSAS AVE. Mme. De Vaut School of high class tailoring Tutition reasonable. Write for information. THE WORLD'S LARGEST MUSEUM When You Travel select a railway as you do your clothes KATY SERVICE (MISSISSIPIUS, KARAS & TEXAS CALIF.) Suggests Comfortable and Convenient Trains, The "KATY FLYER" and KATY DINING STATIONS Moals, Moderate in Price, Unsurpassed in Quality and Service. Sue Price, $9c MKT I am queued my way hour of pleased trip and paid you something do in private matter about them. Write to me. "KATY," St. Louis DRINK GOETZ Standard Beer THE BEER WITHOUT A HEADACHE. Established 1859, Saint Joseph, Mo. M. K. GOETZ BREWING CO. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE PRESENT AFTER FATHER, FORD'S ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted) OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. (News genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Pink 70 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Agents wanted everywhere. Lampkin Hotel. Near the Union Depot Home health furnished Equipment post. B. W. Shelton, Proprietor. Are You Going to Kansas City? If so, stop with Mrs. Fortune Weaver. She has such nice cozy rooms—so quiet and home-like. 1009 McGee St. 410 E. 10th St. and others Furnished and Unfurnished Booms. Bell 'Phone 3357 Main. Res. 911 Oak St. Kansas City. Don't Bury Your Fall Hat Until you see my nice new FALL STOCK. Every hat up-to-date, and in all the latest shapes. I am sure that you will find something to suit you. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter, 413 Kansas Ave., (upstairs) L. M. P nw l Under First-class in every particular service. Both Phones 192 511 M. P nw ll, Undertaker. First-class in every particular. Prompt service. Phones 192 511 Quincy Street L. M. P nw ll, Undertaker. First-class in every particular. Prompt service. Both Phones 192 511 Quincy Street FOR SALE A fine corn and cotton farm, Guthrie, 90 acres in cultiv good timber land. A 2-room stable. The timber on this for it. 1/2 miles to a colored $2500. Will accept a pay down and give liberal terms. For further information add fine corn and cotton farm, 7 miles from nuthrie, 90 acres in cultivation, balance. good timber land. A 2-room house and a table. The timber on this farm will pay it. 11 miles to a colored church. Price 500. Will accept a payment of $500 own and give liberal terms on the balance. or further information address A fine corn and cotton farm, 7 1/2 miles from Guthrie, 90 acres in cultivation, balance, good timber land. A 2-room house and a stable. The timber on this farm will pay for it. 1 1/2 miles to a colored church. Price $2500. Will accept a payment of $500 down and give liberal terms on the balance. For further information address C. S. FOWLER, GUTHRIE, OKLA. Are You INSURED? Knights and Ladies --- of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. We issue police for $100, $150 and $200 for This is the only Colored Fran Company in the Uni Every intelligent Negro should carry good, live, hustling agents in every town Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20. This is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States. Intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance. We want settling agents in every town. Write at once for terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protection. Kirk, Nat'l Pres. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. Mon, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Treas We issue police for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20. This is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States. Every intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance. We want good, live, hustling agents in every town. Write at once for terms. Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protection. Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Treas. J. H. CHILDERS, Nat'l Sec., A Headquarters: 413 Kausas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. THE OPPORTUNITY OF TO-DAY The opportunity for the man with little means is probably better to-day in the public states of the southwest than ever before in the history of the nation. To be sure, there is not the vast open choice of land for the homesteads that existed in the '70s. The lands then taken up under government laws are now prosperous farms and ranches. The opportunity to-day is in the investment chances; in the purchase of farm lands at prices less than half the prices asked in the Older States. There is need of more hands to develop the country. In the southwest—in the southern Territory and Texas—are vast areas of land producing the crops of which it is capable. Practically the same thing is true of the towns. Few times of distress are actually represented. There are openings of all sorts for the right. If you are interested, tell us what you want, how much you have to invest, and we will gladly furnish the information. Write for a copy of our paper "The Coming Country." It's free. Address 210 LAMPLIN ST, Pueblo Colo. STATIQUE DE LA RÉGION PROTÉGATION PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 23533. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mattie Williams, Plaintiff. vs Henry Williams, Defendant. The said defendant will take notice that he has been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action and that unless he answers the petition of plaintiff on or before the 26th day of December, 1905, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant, and giving her the custody of their minor child, Dwight Williams. (SFA1) JOSSEPH REED, (AIRTIST) I. B. CURTIS, Clerk. First published November 10, '05. LINCOLN, NEB. R. W. Mitchell was elected as one of the constables of Lincoln. We feel honored. Mrs Mollie Moseby and Mr Joseph Scott, of Omaha, were united in marriage at the conclusion of the services at the A M E church, last Sunday night. Rev Biggers officiated. William Estelle was overcome by gas while tasting a bath at the Waiter's club, Sunday afternoon, and was rendered unconscious. He was removed to his room at G. A. Boston's home, where medical aid was given and he was able to be about his work Monday. WL --- BOYNTON, I. T. Your correspondent has just returned from the Indian Mission conference of the A. M. E. church, which convened in its twenty-sixth annual session at Wagoner on the 8th and adjourned Sunday, after the best session ever held in the territory. One remarkable feature in connection with the conference was that the convention was held in a Baptist church, of which the Rev. D. D. Kegler is pastor. The presiding dignitary was the Right Rev. Evans Tyree, D. D: M. D., who impressed the large audiences and kept them in a good humor with his ever ready wit. Rev. J. Toombs of Muskogee was elected secretary, Rev. J. D. Springer assistant, and Rev. C. R. Tucker, P. E. of the Muskogee district, treasurer. Rev. J. H. Walton, Okmulgee preached the annual sermon. Mayor Chas. Watts delivered the welcome address. The session was opened with the celebration of the Lord's Supper. On the second day the regular routine business was resumed. The character of all ministers was passed with the exception of two or three. M. W. Austin, the former secretary, was suspended for one year for insubordination. Prof. H. T. Kieling of the Review, J. H. Collett, D. D., business manager of the publishing department of Philadelphia, two general officers; Dr. J. M. Connor of Ft. Smith, Dr. J. W. Rankin of Texas, Rev. J. R. Ransom of Kansas, Rev. R'S. Jenkins of Texas, Hons. A. G. W. Sango, A. S. McRea and Ed. Jefferson were among the distinguished visitors. Rev. J. R. Ransom preached on Wednesday night. On Thursday night the Sandtown choir was present and furnished some sweet music, having traveled sixty miles. On Friday night the conference was addressed the conference, Dr. J. M. Connor and Dr. Rankin also spoke. On Saturday night the bishop lectured to a crowdep house of both races. and it was paid lecture. The Sunday services were held at Federal court house, the bishop preaching at 11 to anovercrowded house; Dr. Rankin at 3 and Dr. J. H. Collett at night. The usual resolutions were read. Geo. T. Robinson was read into full connection and advanced to she third year. The following were ordained to Deacons' orders, Wm. Henry Buchanan, Henry P. Colley and A. L. W. Shields. Flders' orders, E. A. Williams. The Bishop delivered the ordination sermon. The last general conference for a church extension board and a superintendent of Allen Christian Endeavor league for each annual conference. Those two departments were instituted. The members of the board were elected: C. R. Tucker, vice president; T. B. J. Barklay, sec'y; J. F. Morris, W. R. Carter and A. A. Henderson. At high noon on Saturday memorial services were held in honor of B. F. Wilfong, S. Morgan and M. D. Blakeley. There was an increase in every department. The dollar money was $944,61 an increase of nearly $300; the amount from all sources was about $3,000, the Ladies' Missionary society furnishing $61. Wilbarton was selected as the next place of meeting. Boley, the Negro town, was a strong competitor. Much credit is due Rev. Porter, the pastor, for the magnificent manner in which the large delegations were cared for. The good people of the city of all denominations rendered great assistance. L. A. Bell and wife, who entertained the writer and several others, deserve special mention for their hospitality. Our free school has closed and a pay school opened Monday. Geo. McEwen from Montana is here prospecting. Miss Rebecca Weaver has opened a dressmaking establishment. Rev. J. R. Ransom, P. E. of the A. M. E. church, was in the city on 15th and preached at night, but he received a telegram from his wife and he left on the 1 o'clock train that night for Topeka. Mr. Dosey Evans and Miss Mary Weir of Mineral were united in the bonds of holy wedlock in this city on the 16th, Rev. J. W. Ferrell officiating. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John Gunter, Mr. G. Roberson, Mrs. A. Brown, Mrs. Mary Sullivan and Mrs. Annie Smith, all of Mineral. The ceremony was performed at the home of Mrs. Carrie Jackson. Dr. C. H. Lane and F. K. Jones have returned from Red Bird, O. T., where they went to investigate the Red Bird Land Co., which is trying to sell lots to colored people around these parts and they made a good report. Several of our citizens will invest in this company's land. Prof. E. W. Thompson of Fleming, was a visitor in the city last Saturday. He is now teaching, at Columbus. Grandma Baker is on the sick list and is very feeble. Prof. J. E. Finley made a trip to Columbus last Friday evening, returning Sunday. Mr. Neal Baines, who has been sick so long, departed this life last Friday and was buried Saturday under auspices of the K. of P.'s and Household of Ruth. Funeral was held at St. John Baptist church and was largely attended, Rev. A. Dillard officiating. The deceased leaves a sister who lives somewhere in Alabama. He was 30 years of age. Several of the colored people have gotten new ideas and through the summer months after and before work hours in the mines have raised from 25 to 200 bushels of corn and many of them will kill their winter meat. Every little bit helps. A literary society was organized at the St. John Baptist church on Monday evening. CHICKASHA, J. T. The A. M. E. church is again blessed to have returned to it Rev. I. H. Hawkins, who has been sent back for the third year by the Indian Mission conference. He has done a great work here in securing a good church building and paying for the same. Success to him is sure with God as his leader. Several persons went to Oklahoma City Sunday to hear the lecture of Booker T. Washington, the greatest Negro of the race. Miss Eula Vaughner returned last Sunday evening from Oklahoma City highly elated over the lecture of President Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee institute, and also the presence of "one" other. Mrs. M. L. Brookins, after visiting all the principal cities and towns in the Indian Territory and having spent two months at Ardmore, the head of her district, doing mission work in the A.M.E. church, returned home last Sunday morning to the joyful surprise of her daughter, Miss Bertha A. Harding, who is teaching here in the public schools. Rev. Lewis, who recently joined the Indian Mission conference, was appointed by conference to Davis and Winnywood. Several of the young ladies of the city are looking upon Prof. M. W. P. with great pride since he has turned out such a very beautiful mustache. One of the pretty social events of the season was a 6 o'clock dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. A. G. W. Sango Monday evening in honor of Prof. Booker T. Washington. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and ferns. A six course menu was served. Mrs. Sango received in a lovely white net dress trimmed in white satin ribbon. The Sango home was the scene of a delightful evening. The punch bowl in the reception hall was gracefully presided over by Miss Lula McCollouch. Little Theodore Lewis Coffey, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Coffey, is reported to be very sick with an attack of pneumonia. Mrs. H. Hickman and Mrs. S. G. Irvine served supper on last Monday evening complimentary to Mrs. Josie Clay and Miss Maud Rice. Arthur Pace arrived in the city a few days ago to remain for an indefinite period. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Washington, formerly of Blue Rapids, arrived in our city last week to make their future home. Mrs. Washington will be remembered to our readers as Miss Florence Miller of Blue Rapids. Mr. George Taylor and family, formerly of Atchison, are heartily welcomed as inhabitants of our city once more. Little Gerna Mae Taylor has been on the sick list this week. BOYNTON, I. T. All of this section was aroused over the coming of Prof. Booker T. Washington to Muskogee. All railroads entering that city sold reduced rate tickets on account of the coming of this great apostle of industrialism. Quite a delegation went from this place, including Chas. Ezell and family, D. A. Lee and family, Fred Scott and wife, Mrs. Robert Buchanan, Mrs. Leonard Scott, Will Carter and wife, Mrs. Jennie Charles, Hon. A. J. L. Merlwether and wife, Dr. A. J. Alston and Capt. Geo. T. Robinson. The writer was in the crowd and was in the jam at the train when Mr. Washington and party alighted from his special car. The crowd, white and black, numbered fully 10,000, which greeted the distinguished educator as he stepped from his car. His way to the hack was greatly impeded by the surging mass of humanity, which sent up a cheer. Hon. W. H. Twine, at the head of a reception committee, met Mr. Washington at So. McAlester. Mr. Twine says it was an ovation throughout the trip. At every station hundreds of people had gathered to catch a glimpse of this great man. All out at Muskogee, the party took hacks, and the party was driven about the city. Mr. Washington and party took supper with Hon. A. G. W. Sango and later was the guest of the Elks. At 8 o'clock about 8000 people gathered at the corner of 2nd and Okmulgee streets, where Mr. Washington delivered a powerful address on "Good Citizenship." After the speaking the party repaired to the banquet hall of the Elks lodge in the Wiley Jones building. Hon. W. H. Twine introduced the speaker after Judge C. W. Raymon of the U.S. court had made a few welcome remarks. THE BANQUET HALL. The Elks lodge room was very beautifully decorated and covers were laid for 175. There were flowers, flags and bunting and the Japanese napkins were beautiful decorations in themselves. In the center was Mr. Washington's picture over which were three American flags. A. G. W. Sango was toast master. The program was a very neat one, with a flag on the front cover page. The following toasts were responded to: "Our Guest," A. G. W. Sango. "Our Political Destiny," W. H. Twine. "Indian Territory, the Coming State," C. J. Jones. Response by Dr. Washington. O Capt. Geo, T. Robinson was then introduced and livened up matters in a witty speech. Mr. Washington is travelling in a special car, and there are thirteen in the party, among them being Judge M. W. Gibbs, Hon. J. K. Brush and son, and C. W. Keats, all of Little Rock, Ark., and Emmett J. Scott, David Washington, J. R. Cox, Wm. 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