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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. The Special Souvenir Edition of This Paper Will Appear Next Week! Cet Your Special Matter Ready by Wednesday! Starting With Leased Lands He Gradually Bought Neighborhood. To Newton County, Georgia, belongs the distinction of having produced one of the wealthiest Negro farmers in America. His name is Cody Bryant, and he was born of slave parents within a few miles of his present large plantation 46 years ago. His father, who is still living, is a resident of the State of California. Mr. Bryant's success has been due to habits of industry, sobriety and faithful application, rather than to miserly saving, as might be supposed. Every year he gives large sums for the maintenance of churches, schools and other worthy institutions necessarily more or less dependent upon the public liberality throughout the section in which he lives. Twenty six years ago he leased a small tract of wooded land in Jasper County for a period of five years. By his own labor he cut out the timber from this land and hauled it to Covington, a distance of twelve miles. By this method of cutting and selling off the timber he not only cleared the land and made it ready for use and operation as a farm, but made some money as well. With the proceeds of his timber sales he bought a pair of mules and built several small houses on the cleared land. At the expiration of the five year lease he bargained for the farm having saved enough to make a large payment on the purchase. Thus it was that he became a landlord. Each year he cleared more of the woodland and thereby increased the size of his farm, with a corresponding increase in his annual profits. Continuing in this way, he almost every year thereafter added a small farm nearby, generally land that had been neglected or run down, or perhaps timbered land which he improved and put in operation as rapidly as his income would allow. Bryant now owns, unincumbered 1650 acres of the finest farming lands in middle Georgia, 5.3 head of mules, a large saw mill and ginnery equipped with machinery of the very latest improved type, besides having a large bank account and stock in various enterprises located in Jasper and Newton Counties. His farming lands are valued at from $20 to $50 an acre. He has about 30 tenants on his farms and employs from 10 to 20 wage hands. To some of his wage hands he pays as high as $40 a month, which, as every farmer knows, is good pay for farm labor in the South and beyond the capacity of the average small farmer. Bryant believes that skilled high priced labor on the farm pays in the long run, and his experience would have the tendency to convince even the most skeptical that he is right. And by this method he keeps a good, law-abiding class of Negroes around him, and will tolerate no other kind. Many of them are thrifty and progressive like himself, and are laying up something for a rainy day, a habit undoubtedly formed as the result of the example daily before them. He keeps the moral tone, so to speak, of his plantation above the average and thereby holds the respect and friendship of his white neighbors. I farmer Bryant has made farming a study. He has studied the soil and its capacity. He knows how to build up worn-out land and increase its natural supply of plant tood. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 22, 1905. which may have become exhausted from neglect or scanty fertilizing. His farming methods are therefore scientific and up to date. His various crops of cotton, corn wheat, oats and potatoes are models of the best farming in all that scotlon. Last year Bryant's crop returns from his various plantations were 415 bales of cotton, 4000 bushels of corn, 1200 bushels of wheat, 900 bushels of oats, 1000 bushels of potatoes, 475 bushels of peas and 635 gallons of syrup. Last winter he killed enough meat—hogs—to supply his entire farm in the making of this season's crops. This year he will make about the same number of bales of cotton, 5000 bushels of corn and correspondingly larger quantities of other food crops. On his individual six-horse farm he produced last year 100 bales of cotton, 2500 bushels of corn, 1000 bushels of oats, 750 bushels wheat, large quantities of peas, potatoes, syrup and hay. Some portions of his farm yield from one to two bales of cotton to the acre. His corn, wheat and oat crops last year were the finest ever grown in this section of the State. Bryant runs his business in all its phases on the same plan of honesty fair dealing and integrity, and with the view to the maximum of profit with a minimum of expenses consistent with good business judgment. No educational advantages came this Negro's way in his younger ways. Born of slave parents, they could teach him little or nothing, but by his own efforts he has managed to learn to read and write and has obtained a sufficient knowledge of arithmetic to enable him to make all his business calculations without assistance. He is distinctively a Negro of the old school, and has the respect and confidence of the best white people in his community. His credit with the leading merchants and financial institutions of his locality is practically unlimited. His wealth is variously estimated at from $100,000 to $150,000. He is a very ordinary Negro in appearance and never exhibits any conceit over his unusual success. L. M. PENWELL FOR GOVERNOR! The Popular Funeral Director May Bo the Democratic Nominee It is rumored that Mr. L. M. Penwell will be the Democratic candidate for Governor next year. If he can be persuaded to run, he will make it very lively for the opposition, as he is one of the largest funeral directors in the United States, Mr. Penwell was president of the National Association of Funeral Directors for some time and is connected with several organizations both in Kansas and the Nation. He has been identified with this party for years and has attended both State and National conventions and his advice has been much sought for at all times. He is generous and kind and makes friends everywhere and if his party can get him to consent to be a candidate, the nomination will only have to be ratified. HON, FRANK,RYAN FEELS ENCOURAGED Hon. Frank Ryan, Clerk of District Court, of Leavenworth, county, who is a candidate for Secretary of State, was in Topeka last week, and says that he is very much encouraged with the flattering reports he is receiving and thinks there is no doubt that he will be nominated. Booker T. Washington and William T. Vernon! The report that Prof. Booker T. Washington is taking a hand in the appointment of Register of the United States Treasury is hoped by us to be erroneous. We can see no reason for his taking sides against anyone so long as they are a member of the colored race, competent and of good standing. It seems to us that it would be wearisome to Mr. Washington to have it known that he uses his influence to place friends into public office, as he would be annoyed by applicants from all parts of the country. We believe that Mr.Washington is in sympathy with the colored Republicans of the great West, and would not interfere with anything that would tend to assist their progress. Prof. W. T. Vernon, our applicant for Register of the Treasury, is engaged in the same work as that of Prof. Washington, and through his untiring efforts and influence, the state of Kansas has appropriated over two hundred thousand dollars in the past few years to build and equip five commodious buildings, and today Western University stands in line with Tuskegee and other institutions of its kind. Mr. Vernon has never sought or held a public office, and now that he is endorsed by the entire Congressional delegation of Kansas and other Western states, national committeemen, chairman national speakers bureau, Secretary Shaw, the white and colored Republicans together with a strong Democratic following and the Baptists and A. M. E. church element, we do not feel that there will be any hesitancy on the part of President Roosevelt in appointing this favorite son. If Mr. Vernon should be so fortunate as to land the place, no one can say that it was his white blood that predominated, as Mr. Vernon is very much colored—a thoroughbred descendant of the Simon pure African, and no one will have to guess as to what race claims him, and when he speaks, the world will know that he is an American citizen, highly educated, cultured and a man of excellent judgment. If President Roosevelt wishes to reward the class of colored men who have achieved a good reputation and property and have blazed the way for others to earn a livelihood, he will appoint Prof. Vernon. The industrial school at Quindaro with its hundreds of students and commodious buildings stand as a living monument to Mr. Vernon's success, and Kansas feels an especial pride in this great institution and the man who made it a possibility. Can the opposition say as much for their candidate? Topeka, December. E.B Schermerhorn, chairman of the state board of charities, found himself seated opposite ex-Governor George W. Glick at breakfast in an Atchison hotel one day last week, "Good morning, Governor," he said. Mr Glick replied "Good morning, sir." He was civil and even cordial, but he scanned Mr. Schermerhorn's face curiously and resumed his meal with an unsatisfied air. The two retired from the dining room together, and while they were finding their hats, the ex governor said: "I feel that I ought to thank you for recognizing me. We older men receive so little notice from the generation now in charge of affairs that a recognition and the exchange of a 'good morning' are pleasing I don't believe I have ever met you before, but, still, maybe I have, and I am glad to make your acquaintance again." "My name is Schermerhorn," was the reply. "I heard you speak in the campaign of 1882, when you made your first race for governor." "Where was it?" Mr. Glick replied. -NICH CHILLS. "Oh, yes. I remember the time very well. It was a rouser too, wasn't it?" Then a moment later, the governor added reminiscently, "All my meetings were rousers in that campaign," and looking up at Mr. Schermerhorn he seemed to scent the battle of politics again. It was a reference to the famous campaign which gave to the state its first Democratic governor, and Mr. Glick was the candidate. It was his second race for the office. His first was in 1868, when the hope was a forlorn one, but he led it with courage, and afterward he was a leader and a factor of the Kansas democracy. Indeed, to this day, Governor Glick is in the councils of the party, and was chairman of the state convention of 1902. He is now passing 76 years, but his mind is vigorous and his memory good, and borrowing from his late townman, John J Ingalls, "the fire of youth burns eternal on the altar of of his soul." George W. Glick came to Kansas in 1856 and settled at Atchison in the practice of law. He learned the profession at Fremont, Ohio, in the office of Rutherford B. Hayes, who afterward became president of th United States. In 1859, he was the democratic candidate for judge of the Second judicial district, which at that time included all the organised counties of Kansas territory in the northeast. This was east of the Blue river. Beyond that stream were savage Indians and an unexplored region. When Kansas came into the Union it was an intensely Republican state and Atchison county was no less so; but George W. Glick, although he was an uncompromising Democrat, was so well thought of by his fellow citizens that he seldom failed of an election. Possibly in all the years of his activity in politics he lost three battles. He was elected to the house of representatives in 1862, 1863, 1864 and 1865 without a break. In 1867 he ran again and was elected, and in 1875 and 1880. In 1874 he was elected to the state senate. In all this legislative service he was honored by the Republicans. He always was a member of the committee of judiciary, and in five sessions he was chairman of the house committee. In the session of 1876, he was speaker pro tempore. In that year, also, he was, by the appointment of Governor Osborne, a member of the state board of managers of the Centennial exposition at Philadelphia. He often has been a county commissioner of Atchison county and when he was elected to be governor he was county auditor. Mr. Glick in his legislative work always stood for practical laws, and he has left his mark in the statute book more than any other man of his period. He know the constitution and the growing needs of the state and the leaders of the legislature invariably sought his advice. He especially stood for good roads, and has inspired more laws for the improvement of the public highways than any other citizen of the state. When he was governor, he was a good governor, although he despised prohibition, and made scornful speeches of it in his campaign. He even quarrelled with his old friend, John Martin, whom he had appointed to be district judge, for what he thought was an over zealous administration of that law. Afterward the two men became friends again, and continue to be friends to this day. And strange enough, Governor Glick and Governor St. John, whom he defeated, years after the famous campaign of 1882, became not only warm personal friends, but in 1896 and again in 1900 voted to together for a Democrat for president of the United States. Governor Glick alwaos has been a states rights Democrat. In 1868, when he ran for governor the first time, his speeches were so strongly tinctured with this principle that the Republicans said he traveled with a lantern, so as to be sure he would not get out of Kansas. In return, Mr. Glick called the Republicans "Rads," which he shortened from "Radicals." In the "reconstruction period" the Republicans were so extreme in their policies that they were called radical. From that grew the term "Radicals," and Mr. Glick to emphasize his contempt for them, invented the epithet "Rads." It has passed into a memory now, but to this day, when Governor Glick wants to be particularly offensive he calls the Republicans "Rads." In the campaign of 1868, Mr. Glick received 13,000 votes, in round numbers, and Governor Harvey, his Republican opponent, 29,000. Mr. Glick ran head of Horatio Seymour, who was the democratic candidate for president. The total vote of the state was about 42,000. It now, 37 years later, is more than 350,000. Governor Glick, while by profession a lawyer, by nature is a farmer, and for many years conducted a large stock farm in Attichon county. In the later years of his life, he has settled down to the enjoyment of his savings. In Florida he owns a small orange farm, where he and Mrs. Contmund on Page Six. NUMBER 49. THE NEWS AT LINCOLN INSTITUTD! Missouri's Great School is Making Commendable Progress. The studious pupil in Lincolna institute has passed through a week of rare enjoyment in testing his newly acquired skill and power in the various departments of work in which he has been submitted to examinations. He is now ready to enjoy just as fully the innocent sports and pasttimes incident to the Christmas holidays, and Tuesday morning, January 9, 1900, D. V., he will be found at his desk bright and early, ready to begin the work of the second term with still greater rest and enthusiasm, because of a few days of well-carned change of activity. Dr. Allen recently addressed a large and an appreciative audience in Olivet Baptist church, Chicago, Rev. Fisher, pastor. So well pleased were those in charge that then and there they desired to make another appointment at an early date. Among the promoters of the movement we note Dr. Wilberforce Williams and Lawyer William Mart'n, both former students in Lincoln institute, and now among the leading professional men of Chicago. Lincoln may well feel proud of the success these gentlemen and others of her brilliant sons and daughters are making in their respective lines of work. An elaborate banquet was served in honor of Dr. Allen in the church parlor, and he was also entertained by Dr. and Mrs. Carey and other leading citizens during his stay in the "Windy City." Miss Addie B. Williams, class of '05, reports great success with her school at Kimmswick, Mo., and hopes to attend the Teachers' association to be held at Jefferson City, Dec. 26-28. Mr. Seaman Hill of the same class, sends word from Haskell I. T., where he is engaged in teaching, that he has an excellent school, is much interested in his work, and is reading and studying daily with a steady purpose in view. His brother, Lawyer Richard Hill, of Beggs, I. T., would be pleased to correspond with farmers of the Negro race who desire to buy or to lease lands in the Indian Territory, and adds that there is plenty of money in it for those who take up the proposition. The Colored American Magazine for December contains, among other good things, a scholarly article by Mr. William Murray on "Lincoln and Its President," accompanied by an unusually good out of Dr. Allen. LARNED, KANS. Mr. Henry Fox of the South Side is making an extended visit in Wichita, Hutchison and Oklahoma with relatives and friends. Qsite a number of the young people gave Miss Lulu Hawkins a very pleasant surprise Saturday evening. Mr. Gossett has returned from Winfield. The young people of the Second Baptist church anticipate a grand time Christmas. Mr.W.V. Smith will leave after the holidays for Kansas City and other eastern points. Before returning he will attend the Inter-State Literary association. Prof. Hillard of Dover, Oklahoma was the guest of Mr. W.V. Smith this week. Mrs. Frazier of Wichita lectured at the Second Baptist church Monday evening. Mrs. Howard and Miss Susie Pegg of Baxter drove over te Galena one day last week. Mrs. James Smith of Baxter spent Sunday here. Miss Blanche Burnett of Keelville, Kansas is visiting relatives here. Wayman McClarn of Baxter Springs spent Saturday in the city, the guest of his uncle, John McClarn. Lee Pigg of Baxter Springs brought over a large hog weighing four hundred and fifty pounds to the market Tuesday. Henry Bunn of Baxter passed through the city Tuesday en route to Joplin. Mrs. Nancy Miller was a pleasant visitor here Sunday. Rev. L. Parks. who has been quite ill for two weeks, was able to be present with his congregation at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mrs. Joseph Bunch, who has been visiting in Mineral, has returned home and reports a pleasant time. The Galena Dramatic club will play "Our Awful Aunt" in Mueller's ball Thursday evening and the program will be closed with a drill by the Uniform Rank K. P. IOPLIN, MO. A movement for the organization of the better classes of Negroes of this city is under way. At a meeting held at the A. M. E. church Tuesday night the nucleus of such organization was formed. About twenty of the most prominent Negroes of the city attend.d. The literary society of the A. M. E. church met Friday evening. A very interesting program was rendered. The Young People's Mission circle will give a fair the week of Dec. 26-30 inclusive. Numerous booths will be in charge of different members and a grand time is anticipated. Every one invited. Change of program each night. Mr. J. H. Coleman lectured Sunday night at the M. E. church. He is a noted artist. Mr. Wright, a druggist of St. Louis, is in the city. Mrs. Doc Brinson is visiting Mrs. Powell. YALE. KANSAS There will be an entertainment at the hall on Christmas evening, given by the Odd Fellows. Everybody cordially invited. The M. E. church will have a Xmas tree and social Monday night. The Mt. Hebron Baptist church will have their Xmas tree Tuesday night. Mr. Dickinson and mother, Mrs. Harper, will leave Saturday night for Earlington, Ky., to make their future home. Mrs. Cobb is on the sick list with an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Beasley and wife who have been at Iola the past four months, will spend Xmas here. Mesdames White and Yarbrough leave Sunday night for Kansas City to visit with friends during the Xmas holidays. Will Hulsey, while out driving Monday morning met with quite an accident. His horse got frightened and Mr. Hulsey lost control of the lines. The fell, but neither horse nor driven were hurt. PARSONS, KANS. Mr. Wright, a druggist from St. Louis, was in the city on the 11th. Mrs. Clara Vaughn has returned to her home at So. McAlester, I. T. S. O. Clayton spent last Sunday in Coffeyville. Miss Rosella Parker of Nashville, Tenn., is in the city and will make this her home. Mount Zion Baptist church, in Weeks' addition, was completely destroyed by fire last Friday night. The fire was of incendiary origin, supposed to have been done by dissatisfied members. Mrs. Susan Greene, a former old resident of Parsons, but lately of Chicago, arrived in the city Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs. Will Greene and baby, Mildred. They spent a day with relatives and friends, leaving Wednesday for Muskogec, I. T., where Mr. Greene has opened a studio. Charley Miller, the 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Miller, died Monday of consumption. The funeral was held Tuesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist church. Charley was a very promising boy and had been a regular attendant at the high school. He was ill about two months. Mr. Percy Cole donated #5 for the benefit of the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Wm. Dotson of Sedalia is here visiting friends. Harry George of Topeka was in the city last week. Mr. Epp Love was in Fort Scott last Sunday. Mr. Amos Carter, the steward on Supt. Metcalf's private car, made a short trip to his home in Topeka last Sunday and Monday. His car was cared for by S. E. Holton. Mr. Jeff Isaac, who is sick, does not seem to improve. Rev. Britt and family went to Neosho last week on account of the illness of Mrs. Britt's grandmother. Rev. Britt returned last Sunday morning and reports her somewhat THE AMERICAN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (INCORPORATED LAT CAPITAL STOCK One Million Shares of non-assessable stock Most Gigantic Mover ever LAUNCHED for The BRAIN and MUSI ployed. The DOOR o All Officers and Agen Write today for liter of non-assessable stock ONE DCLLAR per share. Most Gigantic Movement ever LAUNCHED for the Negro's advancement. The BRAIN and MUSCLE [of the race to be employed. The DOOR of OPPORTUNITY now open. CHAS. D. CLEM, Pres. D. H. HILL, Vice-Pres. 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List property with HOME'PHONE MAIN 6836 BELL'PHONE MAIN 8357 Miss Carrie Valley of Girard, is now living in this city. Mrs. A. G. Mitchem of Packson, Ill., is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Jackson, and the married ladies are showing her a fine time. S. E. Holton made a flying trip to Joplin, Mo., this week. Miss Stella Hogan is visiting her aunt in Coffeyville. Wm. Sharpe was in Girard this week visiting his people. Mrs. S. Holton, landlady of the Clyde hotel, met with a very bad accident Saturday night by running a rusty nail in her foot. It was with difficulty the nail was extracted from her foot. Miss Katie Lesley met with an accident last week by getting cut. Mrs. George Everett was very ill last week, but is now better. Joseph Wallace has a crippled hand. He laid it in a man's face last week and broke three fingers. Johnson Eppinger has been kick with la grippe for five or six days, but is up again. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Smith are again in unison after a separation of six months. AMERICAN DELOPMENT CO., (LAWS ARIZONA.) 1,000,000.00. S ock ONE DCLLAR per share. ement for the Negro's advancement. USCLE of the race to be em- of OPPORTUNITY now open. ents Bonded literature and particulars. REV. P. D. SKINNER, Sec. Dr. J.T. WHITTAKER, Treas LLLE, KANSAS. Institution We give you what your Prescription calls for. When your Doctor prescribes a drug, you want that drug, and not something almost the same. 4. The drug the doctor prescribes is what we give in the best quality prescribes, and mix the instructions. That is the their patients to come to on our accuracy in our pharmacy a Specially. 732 Kansas Ave. as City, Don't til You,'Phone EAVER, WEAVER ICK 911 OAK STREET LINCOLN, NEB. On Dec. 11 the Ladies's Sewing circle of Mt. Zion Baptist church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. McCowan, 712 H St., to celebrate the 75th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Wilson, mother of the above. After appropriate remarks by Rev. Dr. Jenkins the many gifts were presented. After luncheon, Revs. Trower and McWilliams made the closing remarks and all joined in singing "God be with you till we meet again." Fred Cummins and wife have left the city. J. Wm. Dickinson is in Chicago for a few days. A very interesting sacred program was rendered at the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday evening and all persons participating deserve great credit. A large crowd was in attendance. The Industrial society of the A. M. E. church will keep open doors on New Years day at the church, 129 No. 10th street. An "All Nations' Market" has been in progress this week at O'Donald's hall for the benefit of Newman M. E. church. As the new year advances why not prepare to read the best Negro paper, THE PLAINDEALER. KANSAS CITY, MO. William Lloyd Garrison day was most fittingly observed by the Kansas City people at the A. M. E. church. Some of the most pleasing features of the evening was the biographical sketch of Garrison by Miss Keene, teacher of Lincoln school and the presentation to the audience of a walking cane once used by Mr. Garrison. Mrs. Geo. Moss entertained Friday with a five o'clock dinner, complimentary to her mother, Mrs. Wm. Pope of Hutchinson and Major John M. Brown of Topeka. The following were present; Mr. and Mrs. Smith of De Moines, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mrs Lulu Richardson The Rev. Father John Henry Harper of St. Augustine E. church bade goodbye to a very large and sorrowful congregation Sunday. He had so endeared himself to the people of Kansas City that they parted from him with much regret. He will sail for his home in England the last of the present month. GRAND NEW YEAR ENTERTAINMENT A committee of Sir Knights appointed by Cyrene Commandery is responsible to the good people of Topeka and vicinity for their complete entertainment on New Year's night at Masonic hall, 404-406 Kansas avenue. General invitation to all the Masonic bodies and their families is hereby made, and special invitation extended to the balance of the pleasure-loving people. The celebrated Yale orchestra will furnish the music. Cyrene drill corps will give a short exhibition drill and retire; and at nine o'clock the grand march will start. Admission to the hall, 25 cents. Watch for further announcement. INDIAN LEGEND ABOUT BIRDS. Believe the Great Spirit Made Them From Falling Leaves. An Indian story that has been handed down and is still believed by many Indian tribes is one about the transformation of leaves into birds. Long years ago when the world was young the Great Spirit went about the earth making it beautiful Wherever his feet touched the ground lovely trees and flowers sprang up. All summer the trees wore their short green dresses The leaves were very happy and they sang their sweet songs to the breeze as it passed them. One day the wind told them the time would soon come when they would have to fall from the trees and die. This made the leaves feel very bad, but they tried to be bright and do the best they could so as not to make the mother trees unhappy. But at last the time came and they let go of the twigs and branches and fluttered to the ground. They lay perfectly quiet, not able to move except as the wind would lift them. The Great Spirit saw them and thought they were so lovely that he did not want to see them die, but live and be beautiful forever, so he gave to each bright leaf a pair of wings and power to fly. Then he called them his "birds." From the red and brown leaves of the oak came the robins, and yellow birds from the yellow willow leaves, and from bright maple leaves he made the redbirds, the brown leaves became worms, sparrows and other brown birds. This is why the birds love the trees and always go to them to build their nests and look for food and shade—Kansas City Journal. Another quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. C. Jones Dec. 5th, at which time their daughter, Miss Della, was married to Mr. David Harrison of Junction City. Only the family and relatives were present. Those out of town were Rev. H. King, who officiated, Mrs Harrison and Miss Harrison and Mrs. Boughton and Miss Boughton of Junction City. Miss Jones was formerly a teacher at the Douglass school Mr. Harrison is one of Junction City's most prominent young men. Many valuable presents were received. The happy couple left immediately for Nebraska. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cavins Dec. 5th, a fine baby girl. Mrs. Miles Woods, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mitchell, died at her home on Yuma street. Tuesday night She had been sick a little over two weeks. She lost her infant child shortly before her death. She left a husband and three children besides numerous relatives. Mr. Duck Mitchell and wife came up from Leavenworth to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Woods. Mr. Frank Taylor of Kansas City attended the funeral of his niece, Mrs. Woods. Mrs. and Mrs. E. C. Freeman enjoyed a very pleasant visit from their friend, Mrs. Foster of Topeka last week. Miss Isabella Carroll made a trip recently to visit her brother, who is a student in Western Tuskegee, and also other relatives and friends. The Donkey entertainment at the Second Baptist church, given by Mrs. James Hinton Friday night, was a success. Twelve dollars was realized for the Women's Home and Foreign Mission circle. Miss Henrietta Payne of Topeka has returned to her home, after a visit to Miss Blanche Harrison. SALINA, KANS. The members of St. John Baptist Church gave the pastor a very pleasant surprise last Wednesday evening at his home. The guests were not expected until they pounced in upon Rev. and Mrs. Banks unawares. The guests were thoughtful enough to bring baskets filled with good things to eat. The Pastor, in a few words, thanked his visitors for their kind hospitality. The donors were Meadames Garnett, Taylor, Jordan, Spicie, Shobe, Wigley, Shobe, Renfrow, Hayes, Kipple, Hayes, Hursion. Brooks, Thompson, Murrel, Hudson, Murrell, Cowans, Deprist, Messrs. Hunt, Renfrow, Carter. Wigley, and Garnett. THE WORLD'S MOST FOLKLOREMING MUSEUM FARM MISCELLANY The nitrogen of the soil is one of its most important constituents and a formlifting 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 wheeled 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 is 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 sent off 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 with out 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 Anemonia Asparagus can be grown in the cooler in winter wherever the owner heats his house by means of a fan maca. The natural conditions in such a collar are favorable to the forcing of asparagus as the temperature is 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 more 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, they then respond more quickly to the forcing process. There are placed in boxes in the cellar over the funace. Two or three inches of soil should be under the roots and fire or more inches of earth above, as the shoots need to be protected from over 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 collar. At some of the stations roots placed in the collar about the first of December have produced four or five good seedings 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 rinsing out varnels 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 coarsened enough. It is one of the best purifiers and cheapest. Its use can be applied to the cows' drinking troughs in warm weather, to remove the scum 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 carbolic 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, allowing a three-gallon pail about half full, adding about two ounces of crushed 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 wall, in the spring and fall—Farmers' Guide we * 7 wT 7 . x Tet Ears Se eae ws “eae e ° ee —_—_—_— ree ' Mrs. C.D. Terrell of Cleveland, | The Elks will have open doore * ’ ts Aa Ohio is expected in the city soontoj/New Years day from Path 6 Christmas Party. Negro Girls DECREES OF FASHION louse Mover and Bui visit her sister, Mra. Dennis Ra: ‘clock. — and Builder , nnis Ray [o'eloe! Sie Bicivaw may aves School Stire. | *®=™¥ AND CORRECT THINGS All work guorantecd. Prompt} Geod falleh- cow for sate, Call) Cyreue Commandery will enter-l a: the Metro nies car M ee —_—_—_— teins 7 attent! to all out | 2t J: 4. Chiles’ grocery store, corner} tain New Years night at Metropol potikan na’ Money| Mother D ention given to all ow! Teetfih ead Wohi mz pt night will nu doubt I ft ther Drexel purchased the old| mouse or Shirt Walst Suitable for Ail of town work. elfth and Washington. al There witl be a exhibition i cqualit = mevety ene 5 residence of Sam. J, Keith, the Mattia Shins With @hirred or . ke—Velvet Aibben Trim Mr. James H. Clayb Jee, lee {U anda grand time for every not aurpase anything of wealthiest resident of Nashville, ae ae Res. Itilian Ave., South For? eee Milites aececoud body, Admission 25cts, - — that hee occurred in thie|She then converted it intoa Negro singles for: Shei iaeeew Pickering. visit at Nasbeille, Tena. . — city during the past twelve months, | choo! over the protest of theformer Popular 8 fetiaee: SiemptisWiiensdsd HRSG NE mee Mr J+ W. Terpte, of the Ninth/and why not? The music will be of Owner and almost every citizen of Again ond ogaia tt! bas Deon prophe MissCarrie Johnson lett Monday|C2valty. stationed at Fort Riley, |ine highest clase aod the decorations | ‘tat eection of the city, The rcal-| Hed that the separate blouses must be Lampkin Hotel, 210 Limraiy Sr, Pueblo Cola. Neer the Union Depot— Roome neatly furnisaed— Mnquireat depot. 8B. W. Shelton, Proprietor. KALLITHRIX PARLOR HAIR GOODS, HAIR OR- NAMENTS, NEW POMPA. DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGs, TAPES, FRIZZKS AND BANGS ~Amnnr MRS, M. L. FIELD, S19 KANSAS AVE, = NOTICE. The Inter-State Laterary associa tion of Kanaae and the Weet oll convene in anaual session at Kanaas City, Mo, Dee. 26, 27, 23. Ean literary ancietots entitled to repre sentation by three delegates (nne ot whom may have a place on the pro gram) and three alteruates New ancietioa and those not having been enmlled at the jast sessson ot the association, wilihe required to pay afeeofgrso Societies encalled at last session will pay $1 member ship fee. The executive oonmuttee will con: vene in November for purpose of making up the program Any aociety may become a mem- ber ofthe association by applica tion to the president or correspond ing secretary onor before the first day ot Decewher, sending therewith the required fee, Jas H. Guy, President. 429 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kans. Miss AF. Moone, Cor, Sec'y 1214 Vine Street, Kanaaa City, Mo. ILM, Hoeroy. Ch'm'n Ex Com, 160% E 13th Kanaas City, Mo, § News OF THE WEEK, Mia, S. E. MeCarrot] will spend the holidaya in Kansas City, guest of Mr. and Mrs. 1. W. McCarroll, Will Page of Nakridge, apent a few day in the city this week, Mi, Tobe Haywood, who has heen visiting relatives and fiends in this city, will leave Satunday for San Franciaco, Calif, Mr. Walter Jones and sister, Mise Connne, Wil visit in Kanai City during the holiday a. Mr. Duncan Mi, Bertha, after spending vweek in the cits, left , Tucaday for Sin Francisco, where he resides, The Athencum Ast club met Tuesday with Sfre, Thomas Cook. Two new members were added to the clab, After an hour of work a nice two-course lunch was served, and the club adjourned to meet Dee, 26th with Mra, Johu I. Williams, 1326 Quincy street. — The Oriental Art club was very pleasintly entertained fast Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mra. L. M, Clark, 1414 Weatern avenue, An hour waa spent in needle work and in diecussiona of 8 literary nature, after which a dulu jous four course luncheon wan eerved. ‘The visitors present were Mendamen Paul Jones, Jamea Hare and John Jones, Theelub ia getting along ulcely, snd ovcupies an enviable placeamong the art clubs of the city, : | ; - Holiday Rat ) oliday Rates Fare and One-Third for Round Trip ) TICKETS ON SALE : December 22, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, and January, between all posnts on Frisco West of Mississippi River } and to points on other lines in Missouri, Kansas, | Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas. } Return limit January 4, 1906. : To the Southeast | To points in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Ala- ) bamp, Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina and Virginia, Tickets on sale December 21, 22 and 23. Return limit 30 days. Winter Tourist Tidkets, } To Florida and Cuba, at slightly higher rates, good } to return until June 2, 1906, are on sale daily. Through Sleeper Daily Kansas City to Jachson- } ville, Florida. | A. TULION, J.C, LOVRIEN, Gen'l Passenger Ag't, Aws't Gen'] Passenger Ag't St, Louis, Mo, Kannan City, Mo, ; a a ae re Mrs. C.D. Terrell of Cleveland, Ohio is expected in the city soon to visit hee sister, Mra. Dennis Ray _ Good mitch cow for sale, Call at J. A. Chiles’ grocery store, corner ‘Twelfth and Washington. Mr, James H. Clayborne, Jr., left last Saturday night for an extended visit at Nasbeille, Teno. MissCarrie Johnson felt Monday for Kansas City, after a weok speng inthe city visiting relatives and friends, Mr. J, W, Barker, train porter on the Rock Island, ruaning between Kaorae City and Phillipsburg, was painfully injured fast Satorday at Paxico by slipping off the cow. eateher, striking his leg against the tie, fracturing or breaking one of the bones iu the lower part ot the leg. Ele is being (reated at Stormont hospital, eee Mur. Chartea Whitney, the popular contractor, has completed the beauti- ful residence of Dr. O, A, Taylor on South Van Buren street. It isa beautiful two story house, with eight rooms, reception hall, library, closete and bath rooma, heated with a hot air furnace, and with finishing of hard pine. Dr. Taylor is to be congrat ulated upon securing the good work mauship of Mr. Whitney to erect his newhome He has alan erected and completed the beautiful cottages of Otto Bennett and Walter Ware in the past six wonths, — Dr. O. A. Taylor has removed his office to the handsome and commo- dious roome over Lee's drug store, 921 Kuneas avenue, where he will be pleased to attend the wants of all who may desire his services. Dr. ‘Taylor is an old standby in Topeka, and enjuys the distinction of being one of the best physicians and sur- geuns inthe state, His success with the knife has been marvelous and some of the most successful and dif- feat operations that have ever come ‘before the medical profession bave been performed by him, In hia new quarters he has more room and will be better able to care for hie large and increasing practice. The Jubilee club of Western Tua- kegee sang to a good audience in Junction City Fridayevening, The maale seatette wae well received. The tenor singer, Mr. Brock deserves special mention, but Mra... Mo ten was the “star of the evening, each me responding to heavy en- cores, Sie waa presented three beautifal hougnets Commissary Ser geant Blakely and wife entertained at stx o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs, Motin, Mr. DW. Langston of Kansas City, Mo, has put ancw boikr in hie barber shoy wich will turnish suficient heat and hot water for his new bath tubs. He has one of the best shopsin Kansaa City, located at 718 E. Fighth street, and is doing a fine business, Miss Alice Dodson andjMr. A. A. West were matric Wednesday ev- | The Elks will have open doore New Years day from 2 until 6 o'clock. Cyreue Commandery will enter- tain New Years night at Metropoli tan hall, There will be a exhibition drat], anda grand time for every body, Admission 25cts, Mr J+ W. Tempte, of the Ninth Cavalry. stationed at Fort Riley, wild visit his aunt, Mrs. Ed. Greer, during the holidays, Miss Cyrene Smith and Miss Lula Jamison returned Tuesday trom Em* poria, where they spent a pleasant woek visiting friends. Mrs. Martha Scates bad a large tumor removed from her arm Tues: day. Dr, J. M, Jamison was the physician in the case, Mrs. ———-Chaney, we are glad to say, is improving from an opera tion performed at Stormont hospital, Her sister, Mrs, Austin of Burling- ame aod Miss Eva Thomas of Den ver are visiting her, All are re oicteg at her prospective recovery. Mies Corinne Lytle left this city last night for Brooklyn, New York, pire she will make an extended visit with her sister, Mrs, Alfred ‘Cowan, | Mr, Andrew Williama, who reaides at Tenth and Jefferson, has secured the contract of setting out ses- jeral hundred trees in the new addi tion taid out by William McLytle- ba Williams is one of the best sod and yard men in the West and is alwaysin demand, receiving most of the large contracts in Topeka. Mr, Ned O'Banion, the noted eo- loist of Topeka, will render several selections at the Shiloh Baptist charch during the holidays. Ne, ee aes ewe Magra ae 'very pretty wedding, witnessed by a number of frienda of the bride and eros The bride’s costume was of French linen, becomingly made, and her bouquet of bridal roses, Kev. T. J. Carr was theofficiating minnter, “One man with astyle of his own,” Count De Robeo, king of noi- cycle riders, who for the past week, has been playing in vaudeville in this city, will leave today for Kan- ‘sas City. In his Jine, all othere try to imitate him, but there are none of his like, The Hon. W.W Fisher baa ex tonded invitations (oa number of the leading Negroen of the state to ‘dine with him at hin home on the 2gth, inet. That the dinner will be an elaborate one goes without say ing, and at this (east many questioas of interest to the race will he die- cussed — Mrs, J. K, Carey expired at her home, 210 E. Thirteenth street on Thursday at four o'clock p.m. She leaves a devoted husband, a son and a host of relatives to muurn her losa, Christmas Party. The Cheistmas party tu be given at the Metropolitan hall Monday night will nu doubt in every point of wiew equal {f not eurpase anything of the kind that hae occurred in this city during the past twelve months, and why not?) The music will be of the highest class and the decorations the finest and best thet can be pro- cured, When questioned by a Praixpzaren scribe the other day, mr Frank R. Wilson, manager of the affair, among other things, ssid: “Last season the success of our Sum- met Garden was very encouraging, but was lacking In many particulars, ‘These things our friends did not hes itate to mention to as. All winter aaes have been made to us as to whether we would open the coming season, Well, you know it takes money, and if t e people want the Mgrs. : ee 60 ie ste ws ieee Le ay S y by Mr. Fain R, Winson. garden to continuc they will say so by their presence at the Chriatmas ‘party + We have plans laid for a larger and more commoc ivus payil- jon. and many other comtorts that go to make an ideal summer resort. So yuu see what position we are in.” We aeked Mr, Wilson if he was going to much expense preparing to entertain the people Monday night, and heaaid: “Well, I should say so. ‘There is nothing that my friends 03 Tecan think of, that will add to its success and the comfort of the peo- ple that I have not secured.” Mr. Wilson's move is acommend able one, and to those who care for this class of amusement, we heartily recommend that they patronize this entertainment, ‘Thatit will be first claas in every particular goes with out saying. The fact that Mr. Wil- son'e name connected withit means that it willbe a nice place ts spend Xmasnight, VINITA. I. T. Mer Clint Allen and Mixx Elts Holt were mutried at the home o the bride's parents, Mr, and Mra Joh Molt. ‘The wedding panace off quietly, Rev A. HH, Hawkin ofciating. William Moore the couk at Gus Onife, has taken a lay off for a couple of weekn, Anew loy han arrived recently at the home of Mr and Mes Will Bowers, on North Sceond atrect, Mrs Sarah ‘Turee, of Arkannas, the mother of Mra U3}, He Hawkins, in vaeitingg in the city. Mrand Mra Garbeld DBlachwetl have moved to Coffeyville, Nanvan, Will Fogg wianon the sick lint lant week, Everybody iv now preparing for Ae-tman, sud a yzreat time iv eapected, Mra. M, Johuson is contem- plating a vint to pointe in Kansas. Roy Balwidge wan up from Chel- sea, Indian Territory, Suenday of lant week, Altha Moore was on the sick lint lant week, Rolen Naves made a tlylog trip to Muscogee last weck, on businces. A special to {the St Louie Post Dispatch fesys Qilat Rey Mother Catherine Drexel the several times millionsite daughter of the late Anthony Drexel, of Philadelphia, hae aroused the andignation of rea identa of Nauth Nawhville Ly estab: lishing anu industrial school for Negro gnitiin the heart of the most arintocratioscnidence section ef the city. Her peimistence has caused much feeling againat her and Misb- op Byrne, Bolero lines, to be at all modiea, must cling close to the figure. One handsome black velvet gown bad applique of white kid for trim ming. Moleskin will certainly be wora by those who purchased garments thereat last winter, Broud bows of pink and bluo velvet, covered with glittering sequins, are shown for the hair, A questionable [a4 is a slender watch chain encircling the w ist and suspending the watch it front. Silk belts that match the g-wn are G@repod tight witheut buckle, deliness tag the suppleness of the walat. There was never 1 more favorabip me to get out odd bits of old trie ming and use (heu to good advam tage, Narrow toes b ve broadencd as@ wide toes have aarrowed aad the com promtse is a sensibio and pleasiag width. ‘This abirt waist will be found moss excellent for all t 6 walatings of the Season, cotton, linen, eilk and wool, end Is an smart as it is simple, b sides sulting stout Azures well, there being wo greaicr mistake extant than the thenry that euch are at their best tm plain waists, The wide tucks at the front that give ariple fullnesr selow the sthchings, and the broad box plait at {ce contor, are both new ant deat able, nnd combine most aatisfactority with the plain bak The uusel i made of cheviot, litte with Hes of dine, and ts worn with a blue Iinew tock, But this last can be anything ene may prefer, of can be omitted ab together In favor of ribbon tied tm w big bow, although it really ls edmip @ble Loth for this pecial walet aad @ model for the odd ones of whiem there can sever be too many, The walst lo made with fronts aad back that are fixted by mane of shoulder amd uné.r-arm seams, and fe gathered at the waist line, the bach Ddolag drawn down smoothly, th frente made to blouse over the belt The sleeves are the accepted ones of the geason, and are faished with straight wats, and the shaped stoek iajsheg @e newk. ‘The quantity of material required fer the medism alce is 4% yarda 3% fecbee wide, & yarie 37 inches wide, q@ 2 yards 44 Inches wide, wih @ eed of any width for soek, ——— Wern at Oticazs Heres Show, Am effective aid elaborate white gown {ns Indie lawn and lece tasertion, eecn at the Cize70 heree show, hades ia Girls’ School Stire. residence uf sam, J. Keith, the wealthiest resident of Nashville, She then converted it into a Negro schoo! over the protest of the former owner and almost every citizen of that eection of the city, The resi. dence ocoupies a beautiful elevation of a double block, and wae bought threugh an attorney for $50,000. No intimation was given of the parchaser’s intentions until Mother Drexel arrived to begia the neces: aary alterations. Scores of protests have been made, but Mother Drexel stands firm and has opened the tchool according to her original plans, Mr. Keith, the former owner, offered Mother Dresel $2,500 to return the property but she refused. fle pleaded thatthe old residence had been his home for 40 years and that all bisohildren had been born and reared there, and had much rather give the property for some oth rure tian to acl it an a convent forNegroes, Getting no satiafact- ory reply from Mother Drexel, be applied to Bishop Byrne of the Nashville diocere with no better auccena, Finding that pereuiion would accomplish nothing, legal methods were resorted to, Abstracted deeda of the property for newly a hundred yeara were looked up, and it wae found that an awner nome seventy: five years ago hid given the city permission to open astivet Chrough the center of the property, The property iaa double block, and open streets come to the center on either side, A completed street would di- vide the building iu the center, A petition for the opening of the atreet according to the former owner's plans waa presented to the City Council, Legal advice showed that the gift to thecity was void bec auee of statutory limitation. Injunction was sought, on the ground that a Negro achoul would bea nivance, butthisalxo failed, ‘Then came talk of violence and guarda patrolled the grounds to prevent the enraged pevena from setting tire to the builling or doing other threatened damages, Tn epite of all efforts, Mother Drexel opened her echoot Task week with an attendance of over fifty students, Tv thetiiet sdhwolot the hind in the south, Mather Drexel inherited shout #10,000,000 from her father, An- thony Dreael, the linker. Befare hin death she established many iniasionn for the poor in) Philadel- yhit, aad when khe eame into pos veuxion of her fortune «he took the veil and soon rere to the rank of Mother Superior, For several yeira ale worked among the Indians, and ia now wupporting a snore of mis | tionsin Colorate, Utah, Atizona wid New Meaien. Then whe turned: her attention te the Negro, and hie done much towarda increiang the: Negro membership af the Cutholie Church. | Bishop Byrne, of Nishville, waa very enthusiastic over her propoxed work, She paid $40,000 for the school site and altered the building to make it answer the purpose thin DECREES OF FASHION PABTTY AND CORRECT THINGS TO WEAR, Blouse or Shirt Walst Suitable for All Materiale—Skirt With @hirred or Pialn Voke—Velvet Albben Trim tmlng—Hints for the Home Popular Separate Blevecs. Again and agalo it bas been prophe sled that the separate blouses must be pet one alde, but as yet practical wee om will pot give them up. The tabe tween blousss, dressy enough for the ater or luncheong, but high-necked aad long sleeved, acem to get prettier aad pretiior, The loveliest ef them al ere mace of those exquisite Howered sike—with shadowy Sowers that fade im ont of the background im ao artistis @ way, Those exquisite eof crepes with Gower prints ere charming @raped and trimmed with tiny hasé- Wee tucks, or pufigs, or lace Soft @rapy silks are very good—but a0 are 18 ollks, a4 @ combination of bow, ‘The poft chiffon fallles, in exquisite Wy soft shades of pink, of blue, or vie tet, make up foto beautifal blouses. Bet, besides sik, soft dne woolen etuffe—moatly white, are being used & great deal. Albetross, atik-and-wool wteffs, soft wool crepes and a dozen others are made wp inte as attractive Mouses, in their way, aa the alke are im theirs. ._—_—— Magnificent Evening Costa. One of the novelties of the acasom fm the way of en evcning coat 18 out m the lines of a mandarin’s coat, rich- wy embroidered in colors and gold thread and lined throughout with Chi- mese sable. This table is oven rarer than the Russian fur and {6 less ox- pensive, It has a very long nap and is In two distinct colors, @ rich mouse gray near the pelt and cinnamom brown at the tip, Among the newest evening coats are those madé of fow @red nating and wilke. They are quite fell around the skirte and profuse decorated with lace and touches of fur. é mS (‘®) \od Witte THE TpA Dees Blouse er ihirt Waleat. reg Ne mv yt --- PUBLISHED al Topka, Shawnee county, Ks. very Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO, 130 EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, BUDWEIS MANAGER J. M. CHILDERS, EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One rent by mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50 Six montes by mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 Three months by mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 Entered at the postoffice at Tepcha as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, DEC 22, 1905. I hereby announce myself a cong didsy for short, subject to the Republican primaries. I am a candidate for nomination for County Attorney by the Republican primaries of Shawnee County. FRANK H. FOSTER. S. H. Haynes announces his candidacy for county commissioner, subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. Stanley Medlicott, deputy County Treasurer, announces himself a candidate for the office of County Treasurer; subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. H.I. Monroe, deputy County Clerk is a candidate for County Clerk subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. Judge Lobdell was in Topeka last week on business. He looks the very picture of health and as ardent a Republican as ever. The Executive committee of the Lincoln Day Club met at the office of James H. Guy last Wednesday evening. The club will hold its annual celebration on Feb. 12, 196. The colored people of the West should take advantage of the time and secure some of the good public land in Western Kansas. We are told that most of it is taken out, but if there be any left, our people should rush in and take it up. Prof. W. T. Vernon was in the city this week on business. He feels confident of his appointment having the solid support of the West and Northwest. Secretary Shaw seems to think there is no doubt. Mr. Vernon refused an appointment to Brazil which no other colored man would have refused. Judge West, the Assistant Attorney General is a candidate for Attorney General at the next State convention. He is one of the best lawyers in the West and has the silent backing of a large majority of the Republicans in Kansas for this position. The party could do no better and will make no mistake in nominating him for the position. Judge West is honest, faithful, and upright, and if elected to the position will fill it with honor and credit. We are sorry to learn of the indictment of Senator F. Duemont Smith. We know he is innocent and nothing will come of the charges. He is one of the leading lawyers of the West, state senator, a gentleman, diplomat, scholar' honest, sober and uprifft. We think that this is spite work, as there are always people trying to do something to tear down those who are rapidly rising from natural resources which they cultivate and put into force. Senator Smith has all of Kansas back of him and we know nothing can happen that will mar the good feelings of his friends. WICHITA. Mrs. Ruth Drake, of Kansas City, is visiting relatives in the city. The ladies of the Stewardess Board gave a house social at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Jones, on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Mabel King has been on the sick list the past two weeks. Mr. Jue. Fox of Shawnee county, a prosperous farmer, is visiting here, the guest of Mr. I. Miskel. The ladies of the G. L. A. Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. E. Landrum. The Tabernacle Baptist Literary society gave an entertainment at G. A. R. Hall, Tuesday evening of last week. Mrs. M. Fitshugh, of Enid, Okla., who has been visiting relatives here, has returned to her home. Mrs Cherry Crouch has been very ill for several weeks. Mrs E. Howard, the evangeliet, visited here this week. The A. M. E. S. S. rendered a splendid X-mas exercise Sunday afternoon, with especial music, appropriate for the occasion. Mrs Fannie Stewart has returned to her home in Leadville, Colo., after having visited with her mother for several months. A X-mas Ball will be given on Monday evening at Red Men's hall. PUEBLO, COLO. Thomas George, jr., died at his home, on Sunday, after a long illness of fever. Miss Winifred Harrison remains very ill. Mrs. Henry Rodgers gave a wafflesupper at St. John Church, Monday night, the 18th. Rev. Mrs. J. P. Watson is in Salida, Colo., holding meeting. The Modeste Art Club will meet with Mrs John Ashly, 100 Rice street, January 4th, 1906, Sunday, Dec. 17th, was rally day at St. Paul Church, between the states of Alabama, Tennessee and Colorado. There will be a sacred program rendered at St. John Church, Sunday night, the 24th inst. The Sewing Circle met last Friday afternoon, with Mrs J. P. Watson. 1101 Palmer avenue. They adjourned to meet Friday with Mrs. W. B. Townsend, 1029 Palmer avenue. VINITA. I. T. L. E. Muldrow has resigned as guard at the U. S. jail and Will Adair, of Emporia, has accepted the position. Dr A. J. Jordan's new building on Illinois avenue was finished last week, with everything up to date. The doctor has moved his office to one of the rooms upstairs. Andy Rider spent several days on his farm last week, on business. Needham Wright, of Chicago, Ill., was in the city last week, visiting Miss Georgia Rider. Miss C. R. Tucker, the district missionary of Eufaulia, I. T., was the guest of Mrs C. L. Humes, last Sunday. After several days illness Steve Hill is able to be at his work again. Prof L. T. Brown, of Muncoge, I. T., was in the city on business on Thursday of last week. Little Vivian Douglas, the infant child of Philip Douglas and wife, was quite sick last week Rev C. N. Austin preached at the A M E church last Sunday eve. Don't fall to see the Ninth Cavalry boys at the big Xmas party. SUPERSTITION IS NOT CONFINED TO THE NEGRO Western University, QUINDARO, KANSAS 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, Dreesmaking and Main Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. 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Coors, who found that the man was suffering from acute mania and was rapidly losing his mind. Crane declared to the officers that he was under a "spell," and that every time the wind blew in his nostrils he became frantic. He also protested against being touched saying that he was obliged to scream every time anyone came into contact with him. Dr. Marcus Haas, secretary of the Board of Health, examined Crane at his home and found that he had been refusing nourishment. Crane was found suffering severely in his cell at the Detention Station. Dr. Coors was notified and came immediately to the police station, but arrived a few minutes after Crane had died. Go to... H: BROWN, The Grocer Go to.. Fine Groceries—Just Opened— Everything Fresh—Give us a Trial. HOME 'PHONE 1282. 521 Joplin St. JOPLIN, MO. The White Side. Special to the Lost Dispatch Galveston, Texas, Dec. 16.--Ten persons, all of whom were connected with a lawsuit involving property given by a widow to an undertaker in payment for her husband's coffin, have died within the last three years of a mysterious malady which the physicians have been unable to diagnose. That the deaths are a judgment from heaven is the belief of the superstitious folk, and it is now impossible to find a lawyer or court official who will have anything to do with the case. George Smith and John Daily, the parties to the original action, died of the mysterious disease soon after the case was begun, in 1902. Then Thomas Brick, the district clerk, who had filed the case, succumbed to a similar malady. Three attorneys- Clegg Stewart, Porter Rose and William T. Austin- who argued the case, soon afterward died after a peculiar illness. Close upon these deaths came that of Judge William H. Stewart, who heard the suit and ordered a retrial. In preparation for the rehearing two surveyors were employed, and these men, Alexander Bartlingeck and C. A. Slas, became ill and the skill of of the foremost physicians in Galveston was unable to save them from the fate of the other seven. District Clerk J. F. Simons laughed at the superstition of other court officials and last he set case for a new trial. Before the week closed he was dead. Now there is no one in the office who will have aught to do with the papers in the "widow's coffin case." First-class service. Short orders a specialty. When in Kansas City, call and see me. If you're pleased tell your friends, if not tell me. R. S. STREET, Prop. 1204 K. EIGHTHNTH ST. "A Town of Splendid Opportunities" In an address before the people of Beley, Prof. J. C. Liftwich said, "Beley is the Negroes' paradise. This is a business man a way of saying what he knows about a place. BOLEY 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 profitably investment. Its opportunities for fruit, truck and stock growing. Its delightful and healthful climate. The Boley Business Men's Club is an organization of vigorous 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. Incorporated Under the Law of Kansas, Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. We issue policies 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. Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Busi. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Trust J. H. CHILDERS, Nat'l Sec. Headquarters: 413 Kansas Avenue, Tepika, Kansas. For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to STUDIO DE ART PROTECTION Are You INSURED? of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, taxes for $350, $500 and $1000. 150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20. Colored Fraternal Insurance in the United States. Two should carry some Insurance. We want in every town. Write at once for terms persons. and Ladies of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Bugt. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Truck. H. CHILDERS, Nat'l Sec., Avenue, Tepika, Kansas. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West Departments Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. in the Great West. ges on, Heathful Climate, Good In- W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. BELL PHONE 1091 MAIN OFFICE HOURS 124, Phone 869. 7 to 10 A. M. 12 M. to 4 P. M. 7 to 10 P. M. Examining Physician at the Knight and Ladies section Special Attention Needs of women and private persons Office and Residence: 3 Madison Street O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 890 Kansas Ave. Ind Phone 724 Calls answered day and night.] Office Hours {7 to 9 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mrs. John S. Chiles who has been sick, is able to be out again. Mr. Len McDonald of Kansas City was in the city Tuesday. Bigger—grander than ever—Wilson's Summer Garden next season. Go to the big benefit Christmas night. Miss Anna Chiles will leave for Kansas City Sunday to attend the Inter State Literary association. Oy.ters will be served at the Xmas party. Mrs. Fred Perkins is ill at her home on Chese street. Miss Ethel Woldridge and Miss Kathreen Price will spend Christmas in Kansas City. Mrs. Mattie Akers of Kansas City is the guest of her brother's family, Rev. and Mrs. C.A. Woods. Mrs. Akers is a deaconess in Rev. A. M. Ward's church in K. C. Remember the Yale orchestra will furnish the music at the Xmas party. Mrs. J. G. Pegg and children of Omaha, are in the city, guests of Mrs. Pegga' parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Page. They were accompanied by Miss Minnie Page, who spent several months in Omaha. What is Christmas without turkey —delicious turkey sandwiches will be served at the Xmas party. Quarterly meeting was well attended at St. Mark's church Sunday and was a spiritual and financial success. Five persons united with the church, a result of the revival which has been in progress, making eleven accessions to the church from the meeting. Come out and meet the strangers, friends from Atchison, Lawrence, Emporia, Fort Riley, Kansas City and from all nearby points on Christmas night at Metropolitan hall. The Excelsior Art club met with Mrs. Saulberry last Thursday eve. One hour was spent in needle work. A dainty luncheon was served, after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Frank Jordan. Christmas afternoon we entertain the visitors and all out of town people who come to attend the big party, Fred Newman has been assigned to a steady position on the private car of General Manager Cain of the Rock Island. He has just returned from Chicago, and reports that he likes the work real well. Mr. Newman is a good, steady young man and will prove himself worthy of any trust placed in him. The three chapters of the O. E. S. and Lodges No. 2 and 5 A. F. and A. M. will hold a joint public insallation on the 27 inst. Among other things on program will be as follows. Mrs. M. I. Langston, 'Secret Societies and the Church'; Mrs. Maggie Brown, Betheny Chapter No. 7, "Unity"; Mrs. M. D. Jones, Myra Chapter No. 5, "Obligation"; Mrs. Laura Adams, Rebecca No 8 "Possibilities of the O. E. S." Mrs. Alice M. Brown. Grand Matron Kansas and Jurisdiction. Admission 25cts., and supper free. You should be present. Every Heart-Ache Every Heart-Ache Every pain in the breast, difficult breathing, palpitation, fluttering or dizzy spell means that your heart is straining itself in its effort to keep in motion. This is dangerous. Some sudden strain from overexertion or excitement will completely exhaust the nerves, or rupture the walls or arteries of the heart, and it will stop. Relieve this terrible strain at once with Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. It invigorates and strengthens the heart nerves and muscles, stimulates the heart action, and relieves the pain and misery. Take no chances; make your heart strong and vigorous with Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. "I suffered terribly wit heart disease. I have been treated by different physicians for my trouble without results. I went to a physician in Memphis, who claimed that I had drowsy of the heart. I put the X-ray on me, and in connection with his medicine he came near making a finish of me. Some time before this a Mr. Young, of St. Louis, was in our town. He saw my condition, and recommended Dr. Miles' Heart Cure to me. I gave it little attention until my return from Memphis, when I concluded to try it, and am pleased to my three bottles curled me. CHARI ES GOODRICH Carutherville, Mo. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure is sold by your druquet, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If it fails he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart, Ind Business Manager Chiles is in Pittsburg this week. Jas. Bradford, an 18 year old lad sent to the penitentiary from this county about two years ago, has been paroled. The Yale Orchestra has recently had a fine group picture of the organization. It is a neat photograph and a credit to the boys. Mr, and Mrs, M. J. Bertha desire THE PLAINDEALER to extend their heartfelt thanks to the many friends who extended their kindness to them during the recent bereavement. Our highly esteemed friend, Miss Corinne Letitia Bennett, formerly a member of this force, but now a prominent educator in the public schools of Council Grove, will arrive Saturday to spend the holidays with her parents and friends. The three lodges of Topeka enjoyed a rare treat on Wednesday night, Grand Master A. M. Wilson accompanied by P. G. M. S. G. Watkins, Grand Lecturer, A. P. Smith, Grand Marshall and J. H. Childers Grand Secretary, paid his ananal grand visit. The lodge room was crowded despite the inclement weather and all present enjoyed a rare treat. Grand Master Wilson in responding gave the craft much wholesome instruction. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mattie Williams Plaintiff Mattie Williams, Plaintiff. 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. (SEAI) JOSEPH REED, (ARTIST) I.S.CURTIS,Clerk. First published November 10, '05. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Ruth Coursey, Plaintiff, vs Claud Coursey, Defendant, The above named defendant will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Ruth Coursey, for a divorce upon the grounds of abandonment and gross neglect of duty; and that he must on or before January 13th, 1906, plead or answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered, divorcing plaintiff from defendant. RUTH COURSEY, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNARY. Rising Sun Feir Insurance Co. OF THE 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. A PROSPEROUS BUSINSS in the best town in Kansas. As I have more business than I can look after, I will sell my interest in the UNION GROCERY COMPANY Corner of Seventh and Union Streets. Ms. John Blisg, my partner, is a perfect gentleman, and eny person buy ing my interest which is half,would not regret the investment. Come see for yourself or address Foster Williams 1023 S. WALNUT STREET, COFFEYVILLE, KAS. Home Phone 5913 Main. Open Day and Night Royal Cafe Regular Meals 15 Cents. B. ELDER, Regular Meals 15 Cents. 404 Broadway. KANASACITY, MO Holiday Gift. AS TO THE LEOPARD'S SPOTS By KFI L. 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 15c. Send to ALBATROSS SUPPLY CO.. QUINDAKO, KANS W. H. LUCAS, Photographer. The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE HALF? Stop and see me. 123 Kansas Ave TOPEKA. CAPITAL. $100,000. NESS backed by men who have pounded business basis according to the best all that any thinking man would be. Rising Sun Fire EXACTLY FILLS THEANCE against FIRE and LIGHTNING rise, Live Stock, Farm Implementies. ORD, President. H. N. JOHN The Clyde by men who have prevent their ability to basis according to the regular business of THINKING MAN would wish: G Sun Fire Insu N ACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION FIRE and LIGHTNING on Houses, Houses, Cock, Farm Implements, Grain, Buggies, ent. H. N. JOHNSON, Secretary. Clyde PITTSBURG, KAS. L.M. EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION. Hotel PITTSBURG KAS. Rooms, Board or Lunch Open Day and Night. S. E. HOLTON, Manager 115 West Third Street. Kansas Credit'Co., On Household Goods, Live Stock and Jewelry. 1010 N. 4th St. KANSAS CITY, KAS NOTICE OF PUBLICATION. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Cecile Terry, Plaintiff. 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 entitled action in said court, or the allegations in said petition will taken as true and judgment rendered, divorcing plaintiff the from defendant. CECILF TERRY, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNARY, Attorney for Plaintiff. SHERIFF'S SALE. No. 23,492. SHERIFF'S SALE. No. 23,492. In the District court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. F. H. Martin, Plaintiff. 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. Nov. 10, 1905. For Sale by J. P. A their ability to succeed in business regular business customs applicable to Insurance Co. PRESCRIPTION. In Houses, Household Goods, Office rain, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Secretary. J. 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Prompt service. --- A Powerful Hair Grower and Positive Cure for Scalp Diseases □ HANNIBAL, MO. Hannibal is in a stair over the marrage of Robert Phillips, age 80 years, and Mrs. Mary Robinson, age 45 years. Both live in the Broadway district. Nearly all the colored population of Hannibal and neighboring towns are invited. The wedding is to be at the home of the bride, the ceremony preformed by Rev. J. W. Williams of the A. M. E. Church. The bride gives up a pension in order to marry Mr. Phillips. It has been a long courtship, the groom being as gallant and as earnest in pressing his suit as a passion at lover of 28. The bride will sell their present home and live at the home of her husband when they have vowed to live their remaining days together. A grand birthday reception was given by Mrs. E. Braxton, 622 in honor of Miss Elnora Braxton of Chicago, Ill. The reception was from 7 to 9 p.m. Those present were Misses Monnie Morris, Sexton, Martha Ella Mammie Harper, Dora Lacon, Mammie Dows, Sexton, Mrs. Sexton and son, Mr. and Mrs. G. Wain, Prof. J. H. Pellom. Robert Johnson, who has been living in Chicago, came home to spend Christmas with his mother --- Meerenger Bradshaw, who has been living in St. Louis Mo., has returned to spend the winter in the city. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. J G Slaughter of El Paso passed through our city enroute from Santa Fe where he has been attending the funeral of his brother, William Slaughter. W H. Smith, steward for the San Fe hospital at Winslow, was in our city Wednesday shaking hands fourth old friends. Miss Yola Black served a birthday party to a few of her young girl friends. A right enjoyable time digas had by all present. Mr. Haygood of the firm of Hay 1900 and Coleman, house cleaners, as sold out his interest in the business and will enter the University Trestudy Theology. did uerThe ladies of the Coal Ave. A M. mr. Church served an old fashion hitling supper last Friday which was a success in every way. JEFFERSON BARRACKS entertainment that was given Tuesday night under the man ment of Sergt M V Jenkins, troop K 9th Cavalry, in the post change hall or the benefit of the Orphans home was a grand allusion and a success financially. The hall was crowded and a number of citizens from St Louis were present. The exercises began a eight o'clock sharp and the program which had been previously published was carried out to the letter. The first number was a drama entitled "Jumbo Jum" which was laughable from start to finish. After the dramatic plays were over, Mrs. R L. Harris, president of the refreshment committee, announced that she was ready to serve refreshments, and the crowd marched into the spacious dining hall where many tables were grooming under the weight of such food as the Bings calls grand and every body present eat until they wanted no more Sgt. James Wahden, 1st Sgt. of Troop Kgth Cav., will retire from the army in a few days. He has served his country as a soldier, true, honest and faithful, for thirty years. He is one of the heroes of San Juan hill. He will leave about the first of January for Sanfrancisco where he expects to make his future home. He has the good wishes of every soldier at Jefferson Barracks.. Miss Leslie May Fitzpatrick, an accomplished teacher of Marshall County, Tenn. who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. L. J. Sprague, will leave this week for Murphysboro, Ill. where she goes to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives. Miss Fitzpatrick made many friends among the Summer high school girls while here who wish her a pleasant trip, a safe arrival and a merry Christmas. left for their home in Denver last Thursday after spending six weeks with Mr. and Mr. J. Hamilton. Roy Williams was a visitor in the city last Sunday and Monday. Mrs G. C. James left Monday for California where she intends to spend the winter. Fred G'eed, one of the largest live stock shippers in Doug as county, was on the Kansas City market with a load of hogs last Wednesday. Miss Maude Escoe has been confined to her bed for the past few days. Miss Yeddo Smith is reported ill at her home in the west part of the city. W. G Brown was able to be out on the street one day last week. The "Jolly Five" spent a very pleasant evening with Miss Ella McPike Cards and stock exchange were the fetes of the evening. A't r a dainty luncheon the guests dispersed declaring Miss McPike a charming hostess. Jesse Dillard celebrated the 70th anniversary of his birth at his home Friday evening. The following friends were present: Msrsra Keith, Moore, West, Young, Hamilton, Mr Pike, Ellis, Smith, Gregg, Henson, Glue, Bartleson, King, Clark, and Harvey. They spent a very pleas ant evening and after partaking of an excellent supper at a late hour, they departed for their several homes. Those present presented Mr. Dillard with an elegant rocking chair. Glick spend the winters. The rest of the time they live in Atchison. President Roosevelt in his message emphatically served notice that he will not stand for confiscatory railroad rate legislation. This puts a crimp in the Esch-Townsend following, but the square deal is of more value to the country than the cheap triumphs of the politicians. The bill, however, what may be passed, will not be perfect if it does not absolutely get rid of rebates. This should be a strong feature of the bill. The interstate commissioners are seeking more power, but that is not what the country needs. The necessity is to get rid of the evil of rebates, and rates made by government would not do that. It does not follow that the federal government must assume and exercise the rate making power in order to secure justice, and it is not certain that even if it should adopt that plan it would not be successful. It would be easy to grant a secret rebate on a rate fixed by the interstate commerce commission as on one established by the carrier itself. The greatest evil in the transportation business is discrimination of one kind or another. Government rate making will not make discrimination impossible. Let Congress pass a law granting to the interstate commerce commission the power to make rates and put them in force at once and the problem of preventing discriminations would still be unsolved. What is needed is a law that will prevent the evils the people complain of and afford the relief they demand. It is not a question of rates, but of remedy that the people expect their law makers to find. F. L. V. CHRIST SMID, WATCH Yes, and that is right—watch; and pray also to God for that is the command of Christ. Some people conceive the wrong idea about serving God. They may dodge your steps, simply because they do not know the full meaning of Christian life. But don't let such toolish pranks fret you a particle. And this I say to every one who reads The Prairieeater or that hears the report: Every sensible Christian knows that if he throws down the faith and love of God he will disgrace himself. And if he lose confidence and hope in Christ he will lose his crown of life. It is a benefit, of a truth, to serve God. This do; Act square with every person and don't fear to be known in your profession as a Christian. Also be thorough Christmas Suggestions... Our stock is rich in all sorts of things that make especially delightful gifts---Things of lasting worth and beauty that every home is the happier for Possessing MOFITT FURNITURE CO. Statuary, Art Chairs, Folding Beds, Art Squares, Tables, Ladies' Desks, Ottomans, Parlor Suits, Davenports, Mattressess, Rugs of all kinds, Buffets, Odd Chairs, Couches, Lace Curtains, Bureaus, Side Tables, Rockers, Smyrna Rugs, Sideboards, New Carpets, Morris Chairs, Roll-Top Desks, Tabouretts. Shaving Stands, Clothes Polls, Sofa Beds, Mahogany Tables, Brass Beds, 612 Kansas and vigilant for the truth, and live in the scale and balance wherewith Christ has made us free, and when you stand before God at the judgment your most happy satisfaction will be that you have stood for the truth and that you have confessed Christ white in this life. Christians, please, don't get angry because some persons watch you. But let such persons gratify their curiosity. Then in they find you just what you claim to be they may also become behavers in Christ. Or they will learn a thing or two and then be ashamed of the insolence way in which they have treated you. And this do, as one man has said "Gardes la for," that is "Keep the faith"—that faith of God which was once delivered unto the saints. JOHN HARRISON, Junction City, Kansas. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" SO STRAIGHTENS KINKY or CURRY HALL, that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its length. Ford's Hair Pomade may formerly be made from hair pomade, the only safe preparation known so that makes kinky or curly hair straight, as shown in the use makes the most stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair soft, pillable and easy to comb. These results make bottles are usually sufficient for a year. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade (OZONIZED OX MARROW*) removes and prevents dandruff-related itching, investigates the scalp and makes it grow and by nourishing the skin gives it new life and vigor. Being elegantly perfumed and harmless, it is a toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Ford's Hair Pomade O/ONIZED OX MARROW* is used mostly since about 1910 and label OZONIZED OX MARROW* was registered in the United States Patent Office in 1915. In all that long period of time there has never been a bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade or its imitations. Have sold FORD'S Hair Pomade sweet and effective, no matter how long you keep it. Be sure to get Ford's, as its use makes the hair STRIGHT & DDT, and the MARROW* of its institutions. Remember the Ford's OX MARROW* is put up only in 80 cm tall and is made only in Chicago and by its. The generalman that signature Charles Ford Front on each package. Refuse all others. Full dull and thick hair. Bold by druggists and dealers. If your drug glaz or dealer can not supply you, be can procure it from his jobber or wholesale dealer or send us to it for one bottle postpaid or express paid. We ship in bottles express paid. Charges to all points in U B A. When order for and postal or express money order and menus this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None gen since without my signature) Charlie Ford Print 70 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted everywhere. BELL PHONE 4417. Christmas dinner at St. John's A. M. E. church. John Banks of Saint Louis will spend Christmas in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Powers entertained a few friends Tuesday evening, the occasion being the birthdays of Miss Mayme. Johns and H. V. Plummer. Kymphus Workcuff will spend Christmas at Sioux City, Iowa, with Zena Washington. Miss Crawford of Chicago, is visiting Mrs. James Smith. Harry Long has accepted a position with the U. P. railroad on the Los Angeles limited. Mrs. George C. Tucker has gone to Denver to spend the winter. N. E. Cross of Saint Louis, Mo., has come to Omaha to locate. He is quite a violinist. H. V. Plummer will leave Saturday for Chicago to visit Mrs. Plummer. Mrs Thomas Reece will enjoy a visit from her grandchildren from Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, during the Christmas holidays. LEFT OVER FROM LAST WEEK. The Eureka social club gave its opening party at Peterson's hall Tuesday evening, Dec. 19th. Mrs. G. D. Reynolds has recovered from an attack of tonsilitis. Mrs. Neale Gertrude Hawkins-Buckner of Chicago spent Wednesday day in the city. Mr. H. V. Plummer will spend the holidays in Chicago. Master Kymphus Workcuff will spend the holidays in Sioux City with Zena Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Escott W. Powers entertained Tuesday evening, the occasion being the birthdays of Miss Mayme E. Johns and Mr. H. V. Plummer. Mr. John W. Banks of St. Louis. Turkish Corners. Office Tables. Portiers. Dining Chairs, Hall Pieces, Willow Chairs. Furniture, Carpets and Rugs Music Cabinets, Typewriter Chairs, Kitchen Cabinets, Parlor Suits. Linoleum. Mantel Cabinets, Plate Racks, Rope Potieres, Toilet Tables, By MISS MAYME FREEMAN JOHNS. The most brilliant affair given this season was the opening party at Peterson's hall Tuesday evening of the Eunika Social club. The young people deserve much credit for the way in which they managed the the alm. Mrs. John G. Pegg, accompanied by her children and her sister, Miss Minnie Page, left last Sunday for Topeka, Kas., to spend the Xmas holidays with her parents. The Pleasant Hom club will give their Christmas party at Idlewild hall Wednesday evening. Mrs. Tibb Starnes will entertain at whist Thursday evening. Mr. Robert Bryant left last week for Colorado to spend several weeks to recuperate his health. Miss Stella Tribue of Kansas City, Kansas, is in the city for an indefinite stay with her sister, Mrs. Tibb Starnes of the Newport restaurant. Mrs. James Muse will spend the holidays in Kansas City, Mo., with her brother, Mr. Galveston Miller. Mrs. John A. Hardy is recovering from her recent illness. Master Joseph Bowler of Kansas City, Mo., will be the guest of his cousin, Maurice Bowler, during the holidays. Mrs. Barber of Galesburg, Ill., has come to live with her daughter, Mrs. Will Corton of N. 24th ave. John G. Merritt and wife have taken apartments with George W. E. Macklin, 2812 N. 20th St. The Entre Nous club will give a party during the holidays. Mrs. Will C. Harris of St. Paul, Minn., will spend the holidays in this city as the guest of Mrs. R. W. Workcuff. V. B. Walker has gone to Sheridan, Wyo., on a business trip. The Ladies' Aid society will serve Dressers, Leather Arm Chairs, Chiffoniers, Window Shades, Leathe. Suites, Desk Chairs, Imported Settees, Draperies, Screens, Bookcases, Couch Covers, Extension Tables, Steel Reds, Parlor Cabinets, Flat-Top Desks, China Closets, Small Mirrors, Wire Springs, Toilet Sets, Princess Dressers, Stair Carpets, Wardrobes, Go-Carts, Clocks, Combination Bookcases, Parlor Pedestals, Library Tables, Child's Chairs, RE CO., 12 Kansas Avenue NEB. Mo. spent Sunday in Omaha. Mrs. Barber of Galesburg, Ills. has come to the city to reside with her daughter, Mrs. William Coston. North 28th. The many friends of Mr. Edward Hurt will be pleased to learn that he is slowly recovering from his injuries received in the "Overland Limited" wreck at Ah Say, Wyoming. Mrs. John Long is enjoying a visit from her mother, who will spend the winter with her. Mrs. John A. Hardy continues quite ill at her residence on Twenty-ninth and Dupont streets. At this writing Mr. James Jewell is improving as well as could be expected with his malady. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Merritt have moved from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coston to 2812 N. Twenty-sixth street. We are about to have another business enterprise launched in our community by one of our young men. The "Entre Nous" club danced Thursday evening at Peterson's hall. Miss Ollie Gilkie received the first prize offered in the Thanksgiving contest at L on Baptist church. Alfred M. Booker, after a ten days' lay off, has again accepted his position with the Union Pacific. Don't Buy Your Xmas Hat Until you see my nice new HOLIDAY 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, 431 Kansas Ave., (upstairs) - ==> ian’ . A SSR ef 3 w fs Ys a . \: i THE 4 a fi PLAINDEALER ) " Is Considered a Household Necessity in i 5S © © 4 ‘ 5 i \ of the Best Homes in Kansas! The fis Ny e ° ih v Paper Growing Better While the y A Price Remains the Same jy 4 vis a SS — = oe x gn tr. Lai ! . eo i i | 40 Per Cent. to Hustling AGENTS Write us for Particulars The American Negro! (Paper read by Simeon Oliver Clayton at the Parents and Guardians' Congress at New Hope Baptist Church, Parsons, Kauss, Sunday, Nov 24, 1994) Nearly a hundred million people claim the United States as their home and pay tributes of honor to the stars and stripes as their national emblem. This myriad of millions, with the exception of a few misguided erratics, notwithstanding their social, political and financial status, stand ready at any moment to defend the dignity and protect the welfare of this country, thus demonstrating a common people, working for a common cause. It matters not how wide the breach between the white man and the black man, the national interests of this government are alike common to all of its citizens, regardless of race or color, nor can we afford to conclude otherwise. This vast number does not alone include those of every physical feature conceivable and those of every social condition imaginable, but being a composite nation it represents every race on the globe from pole to pole, from sea to sea. Beginning with the first permanent settlements on this western continent, the earliest, energetic and industrious Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock and the modern cavalier gentlemen of Jamestown, every nation or race has given more or less to the great surging common wealth of America until now "America" implies the home of the German, the Frenchman, the Jew, the Irishman, the African, the Pole, the Norwegian, the Scandinavian, the Swede and men, women and children of various other nationalities. Of all the grand gatherings of peoples who play upon the American stage only one was thrust thereon who had no voice in the shooring, and that one was the American Negro, the common subject of abuse, the man of sorrows and grief, and yet the most docile, the most patient of men, the very embodiment of loyalty and patriotism. Between the American Negro and others of this nation's citizens barbarism, inconsistency and errors baffled of himself have digged an almost immensurable chasm which the enemies of the black man seek to deepen and make wider. They have erected a sentiment that is unfair and pregnant with injustice. The great and most effective sentiment bafflers of the age have found pleasure in hiding the better side of the Negro and throwing the glare of the searchlight upon all that humiliating, mean and void of credit. These things, coupled with the many mistakes that he has made, place him in a very awkward position. Because of previous conditions for which he is not wholly to blame the Americ in Negro is looked upon from an unfair view point. From the day that he was unwillingly forced into this country, he has been shadowed by a darkness unknown to others of this great American people. The white man in his mutual efforts at colonization and advancement in America, was supported by his mother country and was led across the angry waters by heaven's brightest star of hope, The Negro came, but there was no national power to bad him God's speed across the threatening waves. He came not as a man, but as a chattel slave. He had no star to guide him. He came in the darkest of the night and there were no friends to greet him. freedom; two hundred and forty years of the giving of Negro children that the white man and his posterity might live and prosper; two hundred and forty years of praying; two hundred and forty years of God's mysterious moving that surpasseth the understanding of men. What an awful condition to exist in a land where people claim to recognize through the spirit of Christianity the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God. There was the night of our despair, but God's purposes are ever unfolding. The pro-slavery sentiment in the South became aggressive and greedy. The anti-slavery sentiment of the North became crystalized against the extension of slavery. God decreed and sturdy men in answer met upon a terrible field of conflict. The crimson tide stained many a battle ground. The saddest message that ever burdened human hearts was carried alike to the homes of the North and to the homes of the South. But when the dim and roar of war had ceased and the smoke that shrouded the ghost of America thraddom had cleared away; when these things had been done and congress had declared, there stood on the threshold of a new era the American Negro, a new factor in this nation's citizenship, a people in part, weakened, in part polluted, in part degraded, and yet within this woefully conditioned people was found a germ of manhood and womanhood as pure as a crystal and as beautiful as the world ever looked upon and which within less than a generation startled the world by unprecedented and as yet unparalleled advancement along the line of intellectual development. It was not a great while after he inhaled the air of freedom before he was in evidence in the many exalted positions of life, holding high places in both the state and national government. The Negro's first or most predominating idea of education was the cultivating of the mental faculties alone. He was told to cultivate the mind and he did it in a most creditable manner. Not was it mistake it served its purpose well. But no sooner had the black man exploded the theory that he was mentally inferior to the white man than he found opposition he had not dreamed of before. In his mid rush for classical education the equally important requirement, an industrial education, had been overlooked, and the opponents of Negro advancement changed that he had one nothing in the industrial world and it was then that he found that in his taking among other men he had started his structure by building it the top. We live in an industrial age, where the song of progress is set to the accompaniment that rings with enterprise, sweetly blending in harmony with the buzz and tone of industry. When we retire at night the most nothing hallaby that wafts the children of men into the realms of slumber land, in the swelling chorus of the factory and the shop. "Industry is the keynote to success." What we need in connection with the letter is the skillful training of the hand, and in that we must strive to excel. The Negro must strive to be a better mechanic than the white man. The prejudice that predominates and passes judgment upon the worth of men, will require the Negro to display more mechanical skill in the bending of a pin than it will require of a white man in the building of a locomotive. The Negro must strive for success in the commercial world. It has been absolutely demonstrated that the Negro must work out his own redemption. What part has the Negro laborer, including the skilled mechanic, Negro business men and women, played in the solution of the race problem? If we were to compare their small achievements with those of other men and women the proportion would be small, but what they have done toward the solution of this ever perplexing question is far reaching and commendable. When we, under a fair consideration, remember that the Negro is only a few years removed from slavery it is very remarkable that throughout the greater portion of this country he is engaged in the various enterprises, and stands at the head of industries in which is involved thousands of dollars. The Negro business men are forging ahead. Prof. DuBois estimates that the amount of capital invested in Negro enterprises is nearly ten million dollars. Statistics show that over thirty thousand Negroes are engaged in business owned and controlled wholly by Negroes. The True Reformers' bank at Richmond, Va., owned and controlled by Negroes, has a paid-up capital of over one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars and a surplus of twenty-five thousand dollars. The Negro owns publishing houses that aggregate in wealth over three hundred thousand dollars. The Negroes of Virginia own one twenty sixth of all the land in the state. The Negro furniture store at Peninscolt, Fla., does a business of twenty thousand dollars annually. At Enfield, N.C., the Negroes own and operate a brick plant that turns out over three million bricks every year. We might point out throughout the whole country Negro business houses that are alike doing a prosperous business, and many of them paying their employees from $23 to $30 and $73 weekly. Two years ago the Lewis Tailoring company of Boston, Mass., paid to some of its workmen wages amounting to $73 weekly. Wherever the Negro attempts a business that is elevating to the race it should be greeted with the fullest measure of patronage and confidence, and race pride is the one thing essential to this end. The Negro is a race of consumers and to assure any marked degree of success he must become a producer as well. Although the Negro has never been accorded an equal showing and a fair chance in the trade alliances of this country and more or less denied a place in the industrial army he is slowly but surely coming to the front and are long must be counted an important factor in the army of skilled laborers. The Negro man of letters and skill will together most effectively solve the problem. The man who has the letter and sits still by will have no part in the solution. The man who has the manual training and does nothing will have no credit due him in the grand final. We need an army of active workers. The men who build the houses and bridges, lay the sidewalks and set up the machinery, till the soil, manufacture, sell and deliver the goods are they who will be reckoned among the worthy. The women who make the dresses and the hats, and do the cooking and mending will hold equal with those of the finer arts and are they who will be chosen. Let those oppose who may: God still reigns, and on the day of final reckoning I do not opine that the American Negro will be counted the least among earth's men. — SIMON OLIVER CRAYSON, MEMPHIS. TENN. F. H. Hurt, one of the successful barbers of this city, has completed his beautiful residence on Indiana avenue, which he is now occupying. Mrs. Mary Simmon, after a very pleasant visit at Sunflower, Miss., has returned home. Mrs. Maggie Johnson has returned from Jackson, Miss., where she visited relatives and friends. To keep thoroughly posted read THE PLANEATER. Mrs. Lulu Combs has returned after a month's visit with relatives and friends at Indianola, Miss.; the guest also of Mrs. Minnie Cox, formerly postmistress at that place. Miss Iannie Turner of Indianola, Miss., is the guest of Mrs. Combs on Gaines avenue. Prof. W. B. Adams, president of the Helen Gould Normal Institute, Magnolia, Ala., was in the city recently working in interest of that institution, and many business and professional men and women, the churches, etc., showed their hearty appreciation of the institution by subscribing from $1 to $6. It is our wish that success be attained by Prof. Adams and the institution. Mr. C. H. Cooper and Mrs. E. I. Williams were united in the bonds of holy matrimony on Wednesday evening, Dec. G, at 8:30, Rev. J. H. Grant officiating. Mrs. Maggie Robinson has returned from a pleasant visit with relatives and friends at Pocahotas. Mrs. M. Walker is very ill at her residence on Texas ave. We wish her a speedy recovery. Remember that when you are a constant reader of this paper you are well posted on the doings of the race. Subscribe now and keep posted. Mme. De Vaul Vincent's School of high class tailoring Tutition reasonable. Write for information, 1248 Walnut St. KANSAS CITY, MO Fred M. Stonestreet. 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