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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Historical Society State House And for those who do not think for themselves, nor for anyone else-six inches beyond their nose are out out of the scope of vision-they would barter justice for the feast of a few and sell their rights for a smile --- Mr. Editor:— We, the loyal citizens of Jamaica City, wish to establish in our behalf concerning an article published in our daily paper by one of our own race, in the person of Sergt Frank D. Stevenson of M S S. Dept., encouraging the separate school system. The peace making, honest, industrious body of colored coworkers, sincerely regret to say that, we have in our midst a wolf in sheep's clothing. And we wish to desirce the man as a swindler who is ten times more despicable than a gambler, as he is trying to rob our children as well as his own of their rights. He is robbing in the most hypocritical disguise a man can assume, causing prejudice among the two races of this city, creating contention among our own people by his cowardly assertion in print. For a few paltry spoils this mercenary hypocrite is trying to bring about a literary concession. This scallowag who owes not a foot of ground, who has not even hargained for ground to bury his miserable, ungrateful carcase, is conspicuous among humanity; has done his friends a great injury, socially, intellectually, morally and literally. No concatenation of circumstances can justify him in the standing he has taken. This man has no quick perception, no active temperment, no genial disposition and his physiognomy does not possess fine or social domestic qualities, it contains nothing. Therefore we as citizens denounce him as an importer, because seemingly he is trying to stir up envy, malice, hatred and contention in a quiet, harmonious city, and cause a separation of schools, or rather bring about "Jim Crowism." MOLLIE MAE ALDRIDGE, HOBACE G. DAVIS, Reporters. JUNCTION CITY NEWS. Our literary talent is on the progressive side as the participants in the program last Tuesday evening made a wonderful literary display and that body of intelligent coworkers are aspiring for higher mentality. The following is the program, rendered at A M E church Dec 18. Instrumental solo, Mrs Nellie Wilke; selection, Mrs Clarence E Wilson; vocal solo, Mrs Gai gill; Honolulu chimes, Ft Riley Quartette; selection, Miss Kate Harris; duct Mollie Aldridge and Mr Thomas; paper, Mr Reed, solo, Leroy Mason; discussion Which has been most destructive to man, war or whiskey? Much enthusiasm was shown and many bright and beautiful thoughts were expressed by the debaters. The affirmative side won out. Mrs Sadie Crews, who has been indisposed for several months from a series of operations, is gradually recovering. Mrs Kate Jones has issued invitations for the marriage of her daughter, Miss Olivia Gibbins, to Mr Richard Alexander Jackson of Chicago, Monday evening. December 25, at 8 o'clock, at 1557 Jackson street, the residence of Mr L W Harden. WINFIELD, KANE Rev Warder and family have returned from Salina and Abilene. where they visited with relatives Rey Robert City of Salina filled the pulpit at 2nd Baptist church on Sunday morning and evening, and at Arkansas city in the afternoon Mrs Thomas Cotum is visiting with relatives and friends in Mem- phis, Tenn. WEIR KANSAS W B P A S M T have elected their new officers who will be installed on the 20th by Dot Deputy A R Phillips, S Paul, 9: A Johnson W M; G W Williams V W M, J A Moore, See', M Lee Treas, Wm Moore chaplain; and Excelsior No 9 the following: Laura Lee W P, Emry Clark V W P, Ella Young S. e', Lula Washington treas, Hattie Moore chaplain Queen Esther, No 17, Mrs A R Phillips W P, Eliza Scott V W P, Luella Reed See', Mrs Hall treas, Mrs Brown chaplain. Rev Ewing was out of the city on the 27th and Lis pulpit was filled Rev Gunner and McClane of Mireral Rev A J Rogers visited the 17th. There will be Christmas trees at both churches the night of the 15th. D L Borders is a live wire in the grocery business and by his magnetic and counter us manner is building up a tangible business for his race. George Jackson, the retired merchant on account of illness, is now convalescing. Central school, the bulwark for boys and girls, is unrelenting in its efforts to lift up the standard for its people. Prof W F King, who for the past six years has been the principal of our schools, with the assistance of Miss D M Smiley, late from Missouri, is still teaching the "young idea how to shoot." The Central school received from the entertainment $37 10 and of that $40, 19 were expended, leaving a balance of 91 cents, ATCHISON, KANS. Mrs Alex Claggett was Lostess for the Carnation art club Tuesday afternoon. After business refreshments were served. Andrew Ousley and wife are the proud parents of a son, born Dec. 18, Dr Hudson attending physician. Mrs. Martha Hoy is ill at her home on Kansas avenue. Jos Harper, wife and son, Roy, Sundayed in Effingham with the daughter of the former, Mrs Henry Buchanan. Mrs E Hapen and children, of Okley, are visiting their cousin, Mrs J D Colbert. Mrs Frank Wilson visited he son Allen, and wife in Kansas City last week. The Sunflower art club met Monday with Mrs Jerre Shack'efoid on N. 7th. After business the president, Mrs W S Blake, was presented with a beautiful hand-made bag by the members. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by her daughter Blanche, The Mire missionary society of Campte I chapel will meet Thursday with Miss Hattle I. Igram on Kearney street. Mrs Hickey visited her sister in Kansas city last week. Rev Majors is recovering. A C Bivens, the guest of Mrs F. Wilson returned Friday to his home in Kentucky. Miss Hannah Winrow and moth. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 22, 1911 er left Tuesday for DesMoines, Ia, where the former was quietly married to Basal Porter of that city. The bride I widely known for her beauty and womanly qualities. The groom has visited here and made a wide circle of acquaintances and friends. The couple will reside in Des Moines and have many Attention friends to wish them success. A benefit was given at the A.W. church monday night for Miss Ella Gasaway. A one act drama, "The Wrong Accusation" was given by Merdames Ethel Roy and Camille Briggs and a neat sum was realized. The Sewing circle of Campbell chapel met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Elizabeth Porter and her daughter, Mrs Stanton Roy. A large number of members were present, and after business an elaborate two course lunch was served. The Anniversary club was royally entertained Thursday by Mrs. Hattie Jackson. Mrs. L. Whitehawk of Columbus, Ohio, was the cut of town guest. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The rally at a church on last Sunday was a success. Rev Blake, of Shiloh church, delivered a rousing sermon in the afternoon. Rev Biggers filled the pulpit in the morning and evening. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Philip Adams, an old and respected settler living 8 miles north, died recently. Mrs Maggie Thompson, formerly of this place died in Kansas city my burial in Kansas city, Kansas. Aid society, C.P. church, have sold several quilts at $2.50 each and $15 worth of rugs. Mendames Duffy and Hardlock conducted a splendid program at Gibbon chapel. Dec 18. Mrs Jas Hardrick, he for X'mas and birthday gift, a beautiful large diamond ring. W M and L club met the 13.h with Mrs Sallie McCracken, assisted by her sisters, Susie Marley and Mrs Mattie McCracken Adelicious lunchon was served and X'mas souvenir cards were given out. Next meeting with Mrs Mattie Young. Dr Earl A Harris was summoned Sat day to the bedside of Mrs Leena Harris now very ill in Stouin Mrs M A Jarrett was elected W C, Court of Calanthe, Dec 13th Mrs Lucy Irvi g, a caterer of no mean ability, expects to go to K C in the near future. Mrs. Vattie Horn and F. Wright were married December 17th, Rev Dr J. M. Harris officiating. Several bands are out soliciting for the new Puts shapel now in the course of erection. The corner stone will be laid Sunday Dec 21th by the Knights Templar. The S.S will have their X'mas tree Dec 23 and a series of entertainments will be given during the holidays for the benefit of the building fund. Harry Ross has gone to St Louis to the bedridd of his sister, Mrs Lair, who is not expected to live Wm Smith, U.S. postman, has purchased a large farm Jesse Chambelrain and wife are dressing three large hoops. Panny Yoakum of Lincoln Institute is here for the holidays. Mrs Susie Carr and children will spend the winter with her parents, J B Johnson and wife Alda M Johnson who is studying and teaching at Atlanta University, will not be home for the holidays. Albon L J Foster will spend the holidays here after a year at Wil. berforce, O , University. Rev O W Newton is expecting his bride Thurenay; and may they with their friends spend a delightful X'mas. Next meeting of Springfield Literary and Social society 1st Thurs. On to Wichita, Dec. 29th On to Wichita, Dec. 29th For several years the literary folk of nearly a half dozen states have gathered themselves together near or about the festive and merry-making days of Yuletide, for literary enlightenment. This Inter State Literary marks the coming of artists, poets and orators; it is the meeting of a mighty host of intellectual giants. The program has been very elaborately arranged, comprising musical selections, addresses, ten-minute papers and talks and many other interesting and entertaining numbers. Among the great men to be present are Attorney Joe Brown, Hon. W. T. Vernon, Ex-Registrar of the Treasury; Governor Stubbs, Dr. H. T. Kealing, Pres. Western University, and other notables. Meet me at the Inter-state Literary in the city of progressive people whose congenial entertainment will make a lasting impression upon those who attend this literary feast at Witchita, Dec. 29th. The entertainments for Benton avenue chapel, Hey Newton pastor, will be; Monday eve, Dec 25, Xmas tree and good program; on Tuesday eve the choir will render a musical and on Wednesday 25th, a bassin when the booths will represent the different nations of the world. ABILENE, KANS. W F Warder, wife and daughter Venitia left for than home at Winfield on Friday last. J Hunter of Winfield, was the guest of Emma Warder on Sunday. Mrs Vera Tyler went to Salma on Saturday. Mona Griffith is on the sick list. The Children's band gave a tally pulling at Mrs S Hampton's home Conference was held at A M E church for a few days last week church for a few days last week Lewis Martin was born in Clark county, Ky., May 24, 1821; died December 6th, 1911, at Abilene, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Altee Gibson One of the oldest inhabitants of the place, he leaves three children to mount his loss. Meadames Alice Gibson. Ida Taylor and Ella Webster. His wife died several years ago. He died in the triumph of faith. The funeral was conducted by Rev Johnson, Fr. day at 3 p.m at A M E church. The Sunday School of the AM E church will give a X'mas tree on Saturday. On to Wichita For several years the literary f have gathered themselves together merry-making days of Yuletide, the Inter State Literary marks the cors; it is the meeting of a mighty program has been very elaborate selections, addresses, ten-minute interesting and entertaining numbe be present are Attorney Joe B Registrar of the Treasury; Gover Pres. Western University, and o Inter-state Literary in the city of genial entertainment will make who attend this literary feast at Inter-State Literary Announcement. To the Presidents and Secretaries of all Literary Societies of the Middle West; This comes to inform you that the I. S. L. A. of Kansas and the Middle West, will hold its 21st Annual session to Wichita, Kansas, Christmas week, 1911, opening Wednesday Dec. 27, and closing Friday December 29th with an historical contest. Every literary society that has been regularly organized for a period of three months, and has held at least 12 regular meetings this calendar year, is entitled to and is hereby requested to elect and send three delegates, one of whom may appear upon the program, provided there are not more than three much societies in the same city. In cities where there are more than three such societies the delegates from these societies must meet and elect not more than three of their number to appear on the program. The membership for new societies is $1 50; for old societies $1. The program will be arranged by a subcommittee on Dec. 2nd, and each society must have in the hands of the corresponding secretary by that date, its membership fee, the names and addresses of its delegates, together with the manuscripts of the contestants. Contents in oratory, original music, original poetry, poetry and declaration will be held. Cash prizes Arthur Simpson of Newton, is visiting his sisters, McClintock M. Stanley and M Wallace. Miss Amanda Oliver was in Tepeka Saturday, shopping. Mr New of Pasco was a visitor here Sunday. Ira Monroe and brother of Pasco Sundived here. Mrs M Wallace was shopping in Tepeka Tuesday and while there called on Rev B Q Duke and family and other friends. Rev. Duke's many friends are glad to know that he is home again and expects to be room again with ELWOOD KANS The Grant Literary club met last Thursday night at A M church and rendered a fine program. A court department has been connected with the literary, which makes things very lively. Those desiring to plead law in this county will please come before the bar next Thursday night at 6:30. Examiners are A Walker Sr., W M Riley and Mrs M L Barclay. Mrs Lacy Jackson is still very ill The infant son of A Walker and wife is still on the sick list. The choir met wit Miss Leona Mo Curry last Wednesday evening. The choir will have an Omaha Rinkle entertainment on Thursday evening. All are invited. ta, Dec. 29th folk of nearly a half dozen states her near or about the festive and for literary enlightenment. This coming of artists, poets and orate host of intellectual giants. Thely arranged, comprising musical papers and talks and many otherbers. Among the great men to crown, Hon. W. T. Vernon, Exnoror Stubbs, Dr. H. T. Kealing, other notables. Meet me at the of progressive people whose con a lasting impression upon those Witchita, Dec. 29th. will be awarded the successful contestants as follows: Oratory. 1st prize $10; 2nd $5 Music, 1st prize $6; 2nd, $1. Poetry, 1st prize 66; 2nd, $4. Declaration 1st prize $3; 2nd $2 No graduate in any subject will be admitted to that particular contest. No paper or oration shall be more than ten minutes in length. Please bear this in mind when writing your introduction A special train will carry the delegates from Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, and will probably leave Des Moines some time on December 20 and it is earnestly desired that many will join the party at St Joseph, Kansas City, Topeka and many other points along the road. For further particular address Atty, S. Joe Brown, Prew, No 500 Mulberry street, Des Molnes, Dr J. R. A. Crossland, Ch'man Ex. Com. No. 903 Frederick avenue. St Joseph, Mo., Mrs. W. L. Grant Cor. See, 1904 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Ks. GEORGE A. NEELEY Of Hutchinson, Democratic Candidate for Congress, Seventh District. Platform. If elected, I pledge my whole endeavor to enact into law the following declaration of principles: 1st. A Presidential Primary. 2nd. The initiative and referendum. 3rd. A national income and inheritance tax. 4th. A law providing for the recall of all unfaithful public officials. 5th. The election of United States NUMBER 51 senators by direct vote of the people 6th. An immediate revision of the tariff downward, and the placing of all trust-made goods on the free list. 7th. The regulation of public service and other corporations by the state and nation, and a strict law prohibiting over-capitalization of same, providing both fine and imprisonment for violations thereof. 5th. Increasing the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission so that they shall have jurisdiction over all interstate business, including express, telephone and telegraph companies. 9th. Amending the long and short haul clause of the Hepburn bill so that the common carrier may not charge a higher rate for the short haul than for the long haul in the same direction, thereby removing the discrimination against the jobbing centers of the Seventh district. 10th. I believe in a further weeding out of useless officials who are PETER H. parasites upon the body politic; cutting out every graft and reducing the expense of the administration of affairs so that every employee will give a dollar of service for every dollar of pay. 11th. I believe in the further extension of rural deliveries, and of further federal aid to agriculture, good roads and irrigation in this district. 12th. The government of the United tSates owes a sacred duty to its defenders, and I believe each soldier of the Union army is entitled to a pension of one dollar per day during the balance of his life. Respectfully submitted. GEORGE A. NEELEY. ELWOOD NOTES The coffee club met with Mrs. Patrick Friday afternoon. After the routine of business an elaborate luncheon was served Next meeting will be with Mrs Johnson. Mrs Barclay and daughter Allie, and Lillian and Pearl Winner spent last Saturday in St Joseph. It was a high day at the am church Sunday. A number of visitors from St Joseph attended the service and all were much adfied. Mendames Star and Kelly of St Joseph Sundayed with Mrs Nellie Riley and piece. The Stewardesses will give an entertainment next Saturday night. The Baptist Sunday School will have a Christmas tree and program Saturday night. The children of A M E church will also give a program and Christmas tree on Monday night Elks' Christmas Tree. The colored Elks will give a X'mas tree and concert at their hall 413 Kausas Avenue, Monday after noon, Dec. 25, from 3 to 4:30. It will be for the be efit of the orphans and the children whose parents are unable to give them anything for Christmas. This is a move in the right direction and these good fellows are to be commended. The Topeka Plaindealer ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $0.00 PER INCH. BROK CHILES. Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Six Months by mail.....$1.00 Three months by mail.....$0.00 Served at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second class Mail Matter FRIDAY, DEC. 23, 1911. We are glad to see congress and President Taft getting together on the abuse of the Jews in Russia by abrogating the treaty of 1832 making it possible for American or naturalized Jews to be protected in Russian territory as well as looking toward giving them more protection. This is the right step. We want all human beings on the globe to have full protection of the laws of the land in which they inhabit as well as full sway of the doctrines of Jesus Christ having the Golden Rule as a guide We sincerely hope that when President Taft and congress get through seeing to it that all other oppressed in foreign lands have their full rights as people, they will turn their attention to the outrages perpetrated in this their civilized and Christian United States upon the colored people are given the same rights asked for in foreinn lands. Russia could call Uncle Sam's pot black whilst he is calling her kettle black on the treatment and outrages of certain class of citizens in their various countries. Let justice be done. The Men and Religion Forward Movement was launched in Topeka during the past few days, and while we believe the men at the head mean well, but we doubt very much if their work will have any effect on the people of Topeka and we shall watch diligently to see how close the different denominations will get together on the work outlined by these gentlemen or how much the interest will be reduced on borrowed dollars where they have been extortionate or how much reduction on the cost of living or how much will the salaries of the wage earners be increased—the cook, the laundry woman, the over taxed shop girl will get instead of the fourteen thousand dollar automobile and trips abroad. We shall look for the sacrifice to live up to the golden rule. We do not expect much for the colored brother. He was given the cold shoulder on the start and made to understand that the Saviour died to save everybody but him. We have witnessed many religious movements in Topeka but little results for the ordinary every day plug. Let's stop fooling the dear people. It is out of the question to fool the Lord. In the District court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas. Kether E Brown, Plainoff. State of Kansas to must defend. ant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District court of Shawnee, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, Esther, E. Brown whose petition in said case was filed on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1911 and that unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 19th day of January, A. D. 1912, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment be rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you and for all other equitable and proper relief stated in said petition. Pisintiff, J. J. KING, Attorney for Pisintiff. BECK, The Grocer Can supply your wants for Xmas Chickens Fresh and Salt Turkeys Meats a Ducks Specialty 'Phone 388 and we will bring Earl W 311 W. 14th STREET OWEN M Whis "It Leaves No s Four Full Express Prep You cannot buy good Moore and Mail Order Departm 101 Garrison Ave., and we will bring the goods to Carl W. Beck 14th STREET, TO WEN MOOR Whiskey Leaves No sting Behind Four Full Quarts Express Prepaid $3.50 cannot buy good whiskey re and Alexa Mail Order Department. Box 433 Garrison Ave., : ort Smith 'Phone 388 and we will bring the goods to your Door OWEN MOORE Whiskey "It Leaves No sting Behind" Four Full Quarts Express Prepaid $3.50 You cannot buy good whiskey for less Mail Order Department. Box 433 101 Garrison Ave., ort SmithArk., Visitors welcome at Holzmark Furniture C Carpets, Draper and Furniture mark Furniture carpets, Draper and Furniture J.C. 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If you want to Double Your Money and secure an ideal Home Location, and identify yourself with the most commendable effort now being made to benefit the Colored People-Buy One or More of These Lots Today. We Believe You Will. See our Agent or address the Company. A Strange Experience With a Happy Ending. "Will you kindly accompany me to my rooms, sir?" The speaker, who touched my elbow while I was passing along the street, was one of the most singular looking persons I ever saw. His eyes were large and dreamy, his body small and delicately made. He was bent and withered. "Why should I do that?" I asked. "Because I desire your assistance." "Is any one in danger—dying?" I am sorry, sir, but I am hurrying to keep an engagement and cannot comply with your request." "Your engagement can wait. I cannot. I have been many years coming to my present position and do not intend to defer satisfying myself as to the result of so much thought. Come!" "But you can at least give me some idea as to the nature of this assistance you require." "That can be better explained in practice than in word. I am a poor talker, and this crowded street is not a fit place for communicating what one may have to say. There are too many people passing. Come to my house. There we will be alone. There I can explain to you that which has occupied the principal portion of my life. I propose to honor you with a confidence never before bestowed on any living person. Only the dead have ever received it. The time has now arrived for me to impart it to the living." "I have been experimenting," he said, "for years upon a new method of crenation. I have done away with the hours heretofore required to incline and am now able to accomplish the work fifteen minutes. If you will step in here, I will show you my retort." He felt me into a rear apartment without windows and with but the one door through which we entered. We had no sooner pressed in than he turned the key and put it in his pocket. In the center of the room was a square brickwork resembling an oven. "This is my secretary," said my strange host. "The heat is galvanic. You see those wires. They conduct the current to the inner part, where by a new union of chemical forces heretofore unknown the heat is generated. This door is the aperture through which the object to be incinerated enters by means of this rolling carriage." "But, my dear sir," I protested, "I am not interested in crematories." "I am," he replied decisively. "I am about to test my invention, and I need an assistant as well as a subject. I am going to experiment upon you. You will have the advantage over a dead subject of being able to tell me exactly wherein my device falls, wherein it is successful." "I? How could I tell you, being incinerated?" "Co n, mount to the carriage." He did a revolver and held it to my temple. Trembling, I mounted the carriage and lay thut on my back. Then there was a creak of rollers, and I moved forward and held the clang of the furnace door. Whether or not I lost consciousness I do not know. At any rate, there was a blank. Then I heard the voice of the operator outside ask if I had any suggestions to make. I replied that I would most hopefully suggest that he open the door and let me out. "Not until you have learned from experience the defects of my oven," he said. "It is here I. repent "It is the high degree of heat that I wish you to report on especially " "It is seven times hotter than the fiery furnace into which King Nebuchadnezzar thrust the prophet Daniel!" I exclaimed "Excellent! I have not yet turned the heat on. If it is not now, what will it be when in operation? Now I will make the connection." "Hold on!" I riled "I have noticed a defect in the brickwork. If you turn on the heat the oven will crack open." "That's queer," he said. "I made that brickwork myself. It's all right. You're mistaken. Watch everything carefully so that you can give me a perfect account of all points to be tested." I heard a click, and very soon the place began to warm up. Then it began to get hot. I yelled to my tormentor to let me out. Then—well, then my wife shook me. "Stop that hallooing! Do you want to wake the baby?" to wake the baby?" "What unfounded strange things dreams are?" I muttered. "Ugh! I'm all in a tremor and my heart is beating a gavelly." Meadow Gold Butter is an every day delicacy that all can afford. A few cents a month covers the difference between ordinary butter and "Meadow Gold." Butter is one of those "big little things"—a poor quality can leave a feeling of dissatisfaction with an entire meal, while good butter lends an additional charm. The delicious flavor of "Meadow Gold" Butter is particularly enticing. Its rare richness appeals to the most fastidious palate. Sold by all dealers who are butter particular. Its Flavor Wins Favor TROLLEY TO Kansas City 17 Trains Daily Kaw Vciley Mince Meat Is luscious with choice meats, pure sweet cider, spices and fruits. Kaw Valley Mince Meat is heavy or soggy and does not cause stromach distress as is in the common idea of most mince meats. Order some today along with O. K. Lard and you will be surprised at the delicious, pie you can make with these two ingredients. The crust will be crisp and brittle—the filling juicy and delicious All good markets and grocers handle Kaw Valley Mince Meats The Chas. Wolff Packing Co., SEARCH Where you will, you will find few flours EQUALING and none SURPASSING Cain's No. 1 Flour GUARANTEED at the top in color, flavor and yield The Cain Mill Company Atchison Kansas Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo. Friday Evening December 29, 1911 To the greatest Monic event of the century. All branches Masonry, male and female, will pass in view in the several uniforms. Assistant Attorney General, William H. Lewis, will be the orator. President H. T. Kealing will fittingly and eloquently introduce him. If paid for before December 20, a box of 8 cents can be bought for $4.00, after that date, $6.00 Admission 50 cents See bills and circulars Nelson C. Crews, D. G. Master, Chairman DIPLOMAT Whiskey "Just Right" Blue Springs, Bottled in Bond Glasner Distilling & Importing, Co. Kansas City, Mo. Leavenworth to Kansas City Christmas Store BARRACKS The Mills Dry Goods Company Corner Ninth Street and Kansas Avenue, Topeka all kinds, including Staples and Novelties in the newest styles. Just as mauy inexpensive furs as those of finer quality, and all excellent values at the prices The Mills Dry Goods Co. Ge. shab t. the Susanne Drug Store. William Moran Sundyed with his best girl at Whiting. Rev P, D Davis of Brown chapel, has installed a new piano in his church: Wilbur Link arrived Sunday from Chicago to spend the holidays with his mother and sisters. Sunday evening of last week Miss Lizzie Owens entained a dozen little girls. All report a delightful time. Rev. T. W. Green, pastor of Saint Mark's church announces a Xmas tree at the church Monday evening and also a taukey party on the 28th inst. Meet me at Shawnee Drug Store cor. 3rd and State St. Mrs. John M. Wright was agreeably surprised by several of her friends one evening last week, the occasion being the anniversary of her birth. She was presented with a beautiful cake covered with candles which was made by Mrs. Cora M Ray. The time was enjoyably spent and the ladies departed wishing their host many more happy birthdays. Brow Big Dru Brown, is the Man. He Owns the Big Drug Store where Hot Drinks, Ice Cream and Sherbert are served 7--Days in the Week- the Old Stand 404 Kansas 7--Days in the Week--7 You are invited to visit all the Depart- Dr J H A Crossland of st Jie, will be the new president of Inter- State Literary association. T. W. Bell of Leavenworth is working for him and will put him on the stand --- Mr. J. M. Wright, city treasurer, received the bad news of the death of his only sister, Mrs. Cora Burnes, of Chicago, which occurred Friday of last week. He left Saturday morning for Chicago. Billy Grim s will leave today for his home in Ellsworth where he will occupy his place at the family table and contribute his part toward devouring the fatted calf. --- President H. T. Kealing, of Western University was elected member of the board of directors of the Jeanne Fund Thursday of last week to succeed the late Bishop Grant. Hot Chocolate, just right; Shaw see Drug Store Lieuterant McAdoo of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson of Kansas City, Mo. were called to the city this week to attend the funeral of their brother Clyde who was killed last Saturday after noon. George K. Williams, secretary of Western University, Sunday in the city the guest of Mrs. Arnichola Chiles. is the Man. He Owns the g Store he Week--7 404 Kansas Avenue Our Men's Furnishing Department on the Main Floor.. Offers every opportunity For the selection of Pleasing Gifts ments whenever you come down town; you will always find new attractions in Holiday Goods on every floor From the Toy Department in the Basement, to the Picture and Fancy Furniture Department on the 5th floor n's Furnishing ment on the door . . very opportunity selection of Gifts oods Co. When it Kansas City don't forget to visit the East side Cate. 1708 E 12 h street, Kansas City, Mo Dutson & Brum property Our相遇朋友, Dennis Ray left one day this week for his old home in Garnett, where, he will eat Xmas dinner with his mother. The tackey party at the home of Mrs. G. W. Henry Monday night was a source of much merriment and laughter. The styles of 1774 were represented and all report a pleasant time Our urescription department is growing. Bhamnee Drug Store. Rev. W. H Housley, of Junction City was in the city a few days this week to meet the First Sons and Daughters of Jacob. He reports the people prosperous and also the churches Both congregations are working in union Mr. and Mrs. Charles Caldwell of Enclod Park, entertained Sunday at a pre-Christmas dinner the following friends: Mr. and Mrs. G Wright, Mrs. Wright, Lewis, Jones and Bledsoe. After dinner conversation and music was in judge in until church time. Mothers' League. --- The Mother's League of Washington school at its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon devoted the time to the yuletide season. A very interesting program was rendered as follows: Quotations from members. A talk on the Christ--Mrs. Malone Sexette by Eighth grade. Short address, Rev. Anderson. Vocal duet, Fay and Anna Alford. After which the mothers served a most delightful two course lunch on which was [very much enjoyed by visitors and members present.] For your Drugs and Toilet antics go to Shawnee Drug Store. Go to the SHAWNEE DRUG STORE For Drugs and Prescriptions HOT & COLD SODAS, CAND DIES, Etc. The BIG NEW DRUG Cor. 3d and Kansas Avenue Jas. White & J. H. Harris Sole Owners Bell 'Phone 1130 WANTED—A good woman for Matron Old Folks Home, Leaven- worth, Kansas. Addrefs, OLD FOLKS HOME, Fifth and Michigan Ste. Leavenworth, Kansas. The smiling face of Hon. W. W. Fisher, fiscal agent for Western University, illuminated our streets one day this week. "I just ran up to see my father," he replied to a query as to his mission here. A peculiar light in his shruned eyes told his interrogator that he had a "hen on." A Chicola e Nut Sundae, if you please; shawnee Drug Store A union Benefit concert for Big B's girl band will be held at Lane Chapel Tuesday evening Jan 21, 1912 All of the churches will participate in one big effort to pay the organization out of debt. You should make it a point to contribute to the laudable cause. Rev. J. A. Hamlett, editor of the Western Index and pastor of the C. M. F. church returned from a successful trip visiting several annual conferences in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and Louisiana He says the colored people in reections are doing well, but in Texas he can see no redemption. Expert prescription work, Shawnee Drug Store W. C. Moore, the popular tailor, cleaner and dyer, is now comfortably located in swell quarters at 10114 Kansas avenue. The place is neat and clean with plenty of light and room. Mr. Moore is one of the best workmen in the city and prides himself on doing things as they should be. No one has ever received a shoddy job at his place, hence he enjoys a large patronage among the city's best people. Personally, Mr Moore is a prince—liberal in his views obliging, accommodating and a splendid neighbor. Sawnee Drug Store serves Ice Cerm and Sherbert every Sunday A Sad Accident. Clyde McAdoo, aged 17 years and a student in the Topeka High school was accidentally killed by a west bound car Saturday afternoon of last week. He was aboard a car going east and as he alighted at Tenth and Topeka avenue, he stunted across the tracks and was hit by a car going west. The unfortunate youth was carried into Hobart's drug store and everything done to alleviate his suffering but he expired without regaining consciousness. He was a son of Mr. T. McAdoo who resides in Lowman Hill. Clydo was a bright boy, and well liked by all who knew him and his untimely death is deeply regretted by the entire community. He was a brother of Lieutenant Thos. M'Adoo, a prosperous business man of Salt Lake City, Utah Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from Shiloh Baptist church, the Rev. C. G. Fish back officiating. Interment in Mount Aucorn cemetery. The many friends of Miss Leona Scott will be surriied to learn of her marriage to Mr Fred Williams recently in Chicago. Mrs Williams is the daughter of Mrs Lisee Scott, 1013 Buchanan street, and was married in this city. The G. Forward of the St Marks A.M. church will meet with Rev and Mrs J. W. Green in Tuesday evening So5 Harrison, where I a M Jiden president and Mrs Caroline Du cante rary W. S. McCLINTOCK. A. L. QUANT. Attorneys for Plaintiff Attent. B. M. LEE. In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas DAVIS MLR ANTILE COMPANY, A CORPORATION. L. H. BROWN, TRADING AS L. H. BROWN AND SON. To the above named L. H. Brown trading as L. H. Brown and Sons, greetings: You are hereby notified that on the 20th day of November, 1911, The Davis Mercantile Company filed suit in the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, against you, asking judgment for $2,000 and costs and in said proceeding caused garnishment summons to be issued to and served upon The Actua Insurance Company, of Hartford, Connecticut, who are indebted to you. 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WALK-OVER 708 Kansas Ave., And you have the sum total of the reasons for the wonderful "Walk-Over" popularity PUBLICATION NOTICE DEFENDANT. Atchison, OKLAHOMA MILLER PRICE FOR U.S. Kingfisher, Muff Oier plead answer or demur to the Bill of Particulars filed in said court and cause by the plaintiff, on or before the 20th day of January, 1919, the court will proceed to trial in the above cause aid will enter judgement against you for the amount prayed for by plaintiff; will find that plaintiff's Bill of Particulars is true and will order the money held by the garnishee to be paid into court to satisfy plaintiff's claim and the costs in the above entitled action. R. M. LEE. Clerk, Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. First Published December 1, 1811. The State of Kansas Shawnee County ss. In the Matter of the Estate of Furias Sounde, state of Shawnee County Kansas NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of Dec. A.D. 1911, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court, of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Susan Scudder late of Shawnee county, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. W H JAWSON Administrator. First Published Dec. 15, 1911. Kansas Manufacturers of High-Grade Flour Oklahoma --- G FRI $25,0 419 Closing GIBBS FRIDAY. DE worth of $25,000 Shoes and To be closed The chance to buy cloth cost; you sa 419 KAN FRIDAY. DECEMBER 15, 1911 worth of Winter Clothing, $25,000 Shoes and Furnishing Goods $25.000 To be closed out by Jan. 1 The chance of a Life Time to buy clothing for less than cost; you save 50 to 75 per ct. Always Use at Me THE MAGIC IS LADIE The Magic bar which The Alum and the comb The Magic handbag. For with alcohol and lights here Magic Sh for literature Magic Sh SCHILLER PR THE WEALTHY BUY BR ENGAGE BE "America Topeka's B Wait, we WE ARE COMING Xmas Day for Grand Musical En at Metropolitan H THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE IN STEEL HEATING BAR LADIES LOOK! Every hair if sl Magic dri straighten ing bar which iron the hair, is alone, put into t The Aluminum Combi is easily detached and the comb goes back into place and is held The Magic Heater is also suitable for our handbag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcoh for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. SCHILLER CUTS PRICE OF BEER WE ALTRY WHISKEY WHOLESALERS BUY BREWERY OUTPUT AND ENGAGE BREWERY TRUST IN BEER WAR Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Writ- er literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota KANSAS CITY, Mo. - June, 1911. With the beer season just opening comes the sensational news that Schiller Bros., the wealthy whiskey wholesalers of this city, have secured control of the brewery output and are cutting prices in order 12 24 36 60 120 12 72 12 Pints of 24 Trade Pin 36 " " 60 " " 120 " " 12 " Qual 72 " " "American Eagle" Topeka's Popular Flour For best Result boom business and fight the beer trust. Schiller] Bros. do a mail order whiskey business and are therefore well equipped to handle mail orders for beer. They should get most of this business as it is believed their prices cannot be met by the trust. It is alleged that members of the trust are in an ironclad agreement to maintain present high prices. Schiller Bros. promise on the other hand to keep their cut prices in force all summer. Schiller Bros. give haudsome and valuable premiums to customers free of all charge. These premiums range from small articles like a fishing reel, to large ones like a piano. A catalog describing and illustrating over a thousand of these premiums will be sent free on request. Such low prices as 12 pints for $1.00; 24 pints for $1.90; 36 pints for $2.70; 60 pints for $4.25 and 120 pints for $7.90 are announced by Schiller Brothers. England's Fenal Settlement In the Andaman Islands. LIFE CONVICTS FROM INDIA. Often the Most Desperate Prisoners Kill One Another, While Others Fall Victims to the Native Head Hunters, to Whom Murder Is Sport. Frederick Taylor, P. R. O. S., writing in the Centu Magazine about life in the Andaman Islands, says. "The sailing of the Maharaja from Calcutta for the Ancient Islands was not accustomed by the usual goodwill and kindness of wishing, for of my fellow passengers there were seventy to whom he wished bon voyage or a safe return. These were convicts all murderer under life sentences, who for some reason had escaped the death penalty and included six women for the Maharaja is the ship used by the colonial Indian government to transport convicts to the penal settlement Port Blair, South Australia Island a distance of 650 miles from Calcutta. "The prisoners were all mancued and shackled about the ankles, with chains fastened to hands at the wrist. They were a desolable lot. At night a continual morning and cussing and hopeless soothing came up from the hatches and I made sleep out of the question for me, though the European officer in the staircase's calm apparent by slept undisturbed. Only the first morning I went on deck and learned that two of the male prisoners were ill and had been brought up to the deck for air. They were closely guarded, and raw results were stationed at the rilling to prevent them from committing suicide by jumping overboard into the Hungi river. "The Anduypans are literally the homes of murderers. The inhabitants are the most vicious members of an older civilization and the uncivilized heal hunters, among whom murder is a sport and a pastime. In the settlement are about 1,700 prisoners, including 800 women. On arriving at Port Bitir the prisoners first spend six months in solitary confinement in the cellular jail of Viper island. They are then transferred to one of the associated jails and the comparative blessing of hard labor in company with others, though still occupying separate cells at night. After a year and a half of this they become slaves, working in and at out the settlement during the day and shopping in barracks at night, always closely guarded. At the expiration of five years a convict becomes eligible to join the colony of self-supporters and live in the village, where he earns his living in his chosen way lives in his own house and can send for his wife and children or marry a comfort woman. In a limited sense he becomes a paterfamilias, but is always carefully watched and cannot leave the settlement without permission. Despite the rigid discipline and the vigilance of the authorities the communal life is far from harmonious, and the more violent often rebel. The murderers kill one another and are in turn murdered by the treacherous Andamanese, who regard the hapless convicts and their guards as their natural prey. Occasional attempts at escape are made by the prisoners, but the efforts inevitably prove disastrous. The fugitive, finding his conditional freedom worse than servitude, either dies at the hands of the Jatua warriors, falls a victim to fever or other disease or starvess. There is also a system in vogue by which the more friendly tillers of savages cooperate with the an horities in capturing escaped convicts and receive rewards for the return of the unhappy deserters. More often, however, the head hunters kill the fugitive and return only the head, receiving the reward just the name, the killing adding rest to the chase and the return of the head being the easiest and quickest way of earning the reward. "Under these conditions there are few attempt at escape, though many remarkably hazardous disasters for liberty have been made from time to time, which, though futile, were most during. Some time ago the steamer Palata picked up a poor, embittered wretch who was sighted on a small bamboo raft off the Arnakan coast. He was later found to be an escaped convict. When picked up he had been on the raft for twenty nine days during one of the southwest monsoons and had secured water by catching the rain and sucking it from his turban and loin cloth. He lived upon flying fish that flew aboard the raft, eating them raw. He was swept off the raft many times by the waves, but had managed to climb to it. After a month in a hospital at Ringoon he was returned to prison and solitary confinement. "Another daring attempt at escape was made by a party of six convicts who were sent with two native policemen to a small island off the middle Andaman to work. They managed to escape from the guards and, holsting the sail of the small boat, started out in a gale. After seven days of heavy weather they were dashed upon the rocks of the Tenasserim coast, and the boat was wrecked. All escaped with their lives and eventually reached the Siamese border, where they were apprehended by the local authorities and returned to the prison." The value of a thing is the peace of mind it gives you. K. C. FRENCH Cleaners & Dyers All Kinds of Cleaning, Pressing and Dying for Ladies and Gentlemen . . Mrs. Effie Arngtt Ind. 'Phone 1095 1021 W. 6th St. Topck. Kansas 1021 W. 6th St. Topeka. Kansai DR. W. E. JACKSON, Physician & Surgeon 400 Kansas Ave. 914, Phone 918 TOPEK Member N. A. 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