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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER We are Personally Acquainted With Judge Thompson, and Know Him to Be a True Friend of the Colored Race! THOMPSON FOR U.S. SENATOR! Garden City Judge Only Candidate Worthy of the Curtis Mantel. Colored Republicans Only Hope for a Square Deal is in a Good, Clean, Manly Democrat. Fourteenth Year. No. 40. We are Personally THOMPSON Garden City Judge Only of the Curtis Colored Republicans Square Deal is in Manly Den The voters of Kansas will be called upon at the coming election to selcet a man to represent this great state in the Senate of these United States. They have two from which to choose, Judge William H. Thompson, Democrat and Gov. W. R. Stubbs, leader of the Bull Moose movement in Kansas, but who by fraud and deception manages to keep his name on the Republic ticket under that of Taft and Sherman, while on the stump throughout the nation he is espousing the cause of Theodore Roosevelt, and all other foolisms that he thinks will tend to detract from the splendid administration of President Taft. The Plaindealer speaks in all fairness, when we say that we cannot and will not swallow, Stubbs nor his doctrine, and we believe and urge every true loyal Republican to vote and work for the election of Judge William H. Thompson. Mr. Thompson comes nearer to Senator Charles Curtis than anything in sight, and if elected would ably represent the people regardless of creed, color or religion; he would be for the best interest of Kansas and Kansans. Republicans (not Bull Moose variety) white and black are lining up for him throughout the state, which means that Judge Thompson will be the next United States Senator from Kansas. Here is what a staunch Republican paper has to say of Judge Thompson: William H. Thompson for Senator. William H. Thompson comes before the people of Kansas as nominee of the Democratic party for JOSEPH H. ULSH; Topeka's Popular Laundryman Candidate for County Commissioner. Mr. Joseph, H. Ulsh, the well known and popular laundryman, is a candidate on the Democratic ticket for county commissioner, city district, Second, Third and Fourth wards. Mr. Ulsh has been a taxpayer in the city for twenty-one years, and is also one of the most progressive and successful business men in Shawnee county. He has been engaged in the laundry business for many years, and success has constantly crowned his every effort. He is in every way well qualified to fill any position that requires the care and guidance of a good, careful, painstaking business, and if elected, would serve the taxpayers to the best of his ability. Mr. Ulsh employs a large number of people, many of them being colored, and his kindly treatment and square dealing with them has won him their admiration and respect. Win, lose or draw, he is always just plain, jolly, good ritured Joe Ulsh, ready to lend a helping hand to any worthy proposition. HARGIS OUT FOR REGISTRAR OF DEEDS. Popular Young Pharmacist Wants To Serve the People. Art Hargis the popular druggist at 995 Kansas Avenue, has announced his candidacy for Registrar of Deeds on the Independent ticket. Mr. Hargis is one of the best and most favor- United States senator with a record clean in every respect and will bear the most acrupulous inspection. He was raised and educated in Nemaha county and practiced law with his father in Sabetha. He also held several county offices. All his life he has been closely associated with the laws of city and county, and now holds the office as Judge of the 32nd judicial district of Kansas, all of which ably fits him for the position he is striving for. With his manly character and straight-forward business principles he has endeared himself to the people of this county, and not only among the Democratic party alone, but regardless of politics has many friends here, who wish him success in his campaign for senator. —Sabetha Star. (Republican.) A Deadly Parallel Answer to Dolley's challenge for comparison of public service of senatorial candidates. WM. H. THOMPSON Democratic Candidate At age 16 (1887) Deputy Register Nemaha County. At age 18 (1889) Deputy Treasurer Nemaha County. At age 20 (1891-94) Court Reporter 22nd District. At age 22 (1894) Admitted to the Bar. At age 25 (1897-1901) Clerk Kansas Court of Appeals. At age 35 (1906) elected Judge 32nd District. At age 40 (1912) nominated for United States Senator by the Democratic Party. W. R. STUBBS So busy making money to become a millionaire, that he neglected the greatest duty of citizenship, according to his own statements, by having failed to even vote before he was 40 years old. ably known young men in the city; clean, upright, honorable and fair, which method has made him many warm personal friends among the colored people, who are actively supporting him. Art Haugis who has resided in Topeka practically all his business life, is a native born Kansan, was member of the famous Twentieth Kansas regiment during the Spanish-American war, is a graduate of the University of Kansas and has made success of every thing to which he has set his PETER H. MR. ART HARGIS. hand; and if the voters of Shawnee County honor him with their confidence, they may rest assured he will render them the same service and good judgment that has characterized TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING OCTOBER 4, 1912. his every move on the checker board of his business career. Mr. Hargis is eminently qualified for the office being an expert accountant and bookkeeper and will conduct the office in a manner that will save the people's money and at the same time give them prompt efficient service together with courteous treatment. Why not give a good, clean, conscientious young Republican a chance? Join the big majority and vote for Ait Hargis for Registrar of Deeds. If you or your friends want to make money, go to the German-American State Bank, they will tell you how. SHAWNEE COUNTY CANDIDATES Judge R. D. Garver, who is serving his first term in the court of Topeka is a candidate for re-election without opposition. This speaks well for him and shows that he has won the confidence and support of the voters of the city. He is a young man and has a great future. We are looking to see him judge of the district court. --- Judge Ernest R. Simon, candidate for re-election to the office of county attorney for Shawnee county, is a young man full of push and energy. He has filled the office to the satisfaction of the taxpayers and voters and merita re-election for a second term. He has always been fair and impartial and believes in giving a square deal to all. Judge Simons is a staunch Republican and his many friends are rallying to his support and expect to give him a large majority. --- Mr. Tim Donovan is a candidate for re-election to the office of marshall of the court of Topeka. He has served the citizens of Topeka for a quarter of a century in an official capacity, and is always found doing his duty. The voters of Topeka should remember him on election day and run over in the Democratic column and give him a vote. LEAVENWORTH COUNTY. Hon. H. S. Swan, a veteran of the Civil War and ticket agent for the Electric Railway Co., at the Soldiers' home, Leavenworth county, has been selected by the voters of that district to represent them in the next legislature. He is an able man, well qualified to assist in making the laws to govern this state and is a candidate to represent the Sixth representative district. He served throughout the war and engaged in several noted battles and his friends speak in the highest terms of him, and they will make the majority so large that his opponent will be sorry that he even ran against him. The people should stand by him to represent them, as he will champion many good laws for the betterment and uplift of all. --- Hon. Frank Fitzwilliams has been selected by the Democrats as their nominee for county attorney at the coming election. He was born in Leavenworth County in 1873 and has resided there every since. He has the reputation of being one of the best lawyers in the state, and has served Leavenworth as justice of the peace. Tom Larkins, who has served in the sheriff's office the past term as under sheriff has been selected by the Democrats as their nominee for sheriff. He has lived in Leavenworth nearly all of his life. He promises if elected to give the county a good, clean, fair and honorable administration. He is upright and conscientious and can be relied upon to do the square thing. Hon. B. F. Endres, one of the leading attorneys of Leavenworth and the West, is a young man with a great future. He is enjoying one of the largest practices in that city and has Mr. Hope Says Knights and Ladies of Protection Skinned Him! Let Guy, Hamlet, Fishback, Wilson, Groyes, and Other Members of the Gang Explain the Mason Debt. one of the best equipted offices found anywhere. He is well versed in law and has the confidence of the people. Mr. J. C. Davis is a candidate for coroner of Leavenworth county and will be elected by an overwhelming majority. He is one of the most successful undertakers in the West, and has one of the finest and best establishments to be found anywhere. He is at present busy looking after the interest of Arthur Capper for governor. He is organizing clubs and holding meetings in Capper's interest throughout the county. Mr. Davis says the reason he is for Capper is because Capper believes in union labor and came up rom the ranks. He heartily indouses his idea on the school book proposition which he contends if carried out will give the poor man's children an opportunity to get books at cost. He says that Capt. Ed. Moore, Capt. Charles Taylor and Hon. Dick Hazelridge are the most influential men in the Capper movement in Leavenworth county. WYANDQTTE COUNTY. Mr. Samuel Stewart, the present county treasurer of Wyandotte county, is a candidate for re-election. He will receive the support of a large majority in his county irrespective of party. While he is a staunch Republican, he has the confidence and respect of everybody in Wyandotte county. He is a business man and always runs things on that principle, and his records have always been clear. Mr. Hope Says Knight of Prote Let Guy, Hamlet, Fishback, Wilson. G Gang Explain the Editor of the Plaindealer: I desire to answer the gentleman that wrote the article published in the "Western Index" September 20th, 1912, in answer to the one he read in the Topeka Plaidealer some few days ago. The person that wrote the article in the "Western Index" needs to be pitted not on the account of ignorance but for being an oney coward who would write such an article without signing his signature to the same. It looks as though he was trying to throw the responsibility on the editor of the "Western Index," but knowing the editor as I do I look upon him to be too much if a gentleman to do an oney trick like that. Yet, I threw a stone in the camp of the "Knights and Ladies of Protection," in which somebody's "houn' pup" was hit or hit close too. When I was a boy living on a farm in the State of Kentucky we had a lot of "fox hounds" that would run a fox all night and the next day they would lay around the shed and sleep and if some one would throw a stone they would let you know that some hound had been hit. It looks from the article that I have hit some one's "houn' pum." No one knows better than I know myself that the $51,000 that I went on the note for the gentleman at 525 Kansas Avenue and these gentleman that represented "The Knights and Ladies of Protection got the money for that purpose. The time went on for seven months and the gentleman wanted his money and began to make some inquiry why I didn't take up the note that the "Knights and Ladies" through its officers had borrowed and promised to pay. I told the President of the "Knights and Ladies of Protection" to go to some bank and get the money at a reasonable rate of interest and pay the note and stop squandering the people's money at such a high rate of interest. The gentleman went to The Capital National Bank to get the money to pay off the note made at 525 Kansas Ave. in a real estate and loan company. When the note at the bank came due I, D. D. Hope, had $51.00 to pay. I then wrote a letter to the treasurer of the Knights and Ladies of Protection at Edwardsville, Hon. H. J. Smith, Democratic nominee for judge of the district court, Third Division, is asking for a third term and the voters of that county will undoubtedly elect him as he has always given them a first-class administration. He is honest, upright and conscientious and fair to all mankind and his re-election is a foregone conclusion. ATCHISON COUNTY. At Eighth and Commercial you will find a fine class of young men who will tell you how to make money. See the bank. Mr. Roy C. Trimble, Republican, candidate for Sheriff, is another "home grown" product. He was born on a farm thirty-six years ago, where he grew to manhood and worked until seven years ago, when he came to town opened a livery, feed and sales barn. He is popular, and highly respected by all classes and will receive their hearty support for sheriff. The colored people whom we met speak of him in the highest, and are loud in their approval of his candidacy, because they have always found him to be straight, fair and honest. Mr. Trimble is a hustler and is loosing no time in seeing the voters. Take your savings to the German- American State Bank, Eighth and Commercial streets. ights and Ladies tection Skinned Him! Groyes, and Other Members of the the Mason Debt. Kan., and when he came to Topeka I tried to take up this matter with him and he told me of lots of his own troubles that had come about through the officers of the said organization and taking no steps in regards to my affairs. I then went to the Insurance Commissioner and laid my case before him and he met the officers of the Knights and Ladies of Protection and they agreed for satisfaction they would pay D. D. Hope the $51.00 or give him a bankable note for same, but they have not done either, and for that cause I still claim that the Knights and Ladies of Protection still owe me the $51.00. The gentleman in his article states that the statute limitation has run out but if I will go to some court and get judgment against the Knights and Ladies of Protection they would pay the debt inside of "ten minutes." I don't know why the gentleman wants me to go to court unless he is a lawyer and wants to air himself before the court at the expense of the said "order." I have no money to go in court but am willing to trust my case in the hands of Negro men of our race since we have so many judges and lawyers among the race of which I am a member. It is high time that we were settling our little difficulties among our selves. It is only now and then that we get justice in the courts. The court generally decides on the evidence of the witnesses and jury does the same not knowing whether the witness is telling a lie or the truth. The statute of limitation is a great thing to fall behind when we fail to pay our debts. All of our debts will get old and bald headed if we don't pay them. The statute of limitation does not say that you do not owe the debt, but says time had run out for collection. The gentleman spoke of my reputation. From 1878 up until this date I can put my reputation up against his in any place where we have ever lived, especially in the city of Topeka. And for race pride who has done any more along that line than I, D. D. Hope with the small amount of capital I have possessed. When the Topeka Industrial Institute started in Circulation 8,000 Guaranteed Price $1.50 Per Year. this city in a two room house at the corner of Fifteenth and Washington. I, D. D. Hope, alorg with Mrs. Dr. Vernella, Mrs. Susan Tellis, Mrs. Penny Mason and others too numerous to mention at this time, put our little mites together and did everything in our power to make this institution a success. And from that time up until now I have been doing my duty toward that enterprise of which the president of the Knights and Ladies of Protection's picture is hanging on the walls through a special effort of D. D. Hope and others. We put the money up to hang his picture on the walls of that institution, by giving him a life time membership and after doing so this gentleman was ordered by the gentleman who helped make him a life time member to put on the trustee board, Mrs. Buckner, Jno. Mr. Wright and D. D. Hope. The gentleman put on the board Mr. Wright and Mrs. Buckner and placed Harry Safford, a white man and left D. D. Hope off. Mr. Safford was a white man that had never done anything for the institution, but D. D. Hope stayed with it from start to finish and was on the trustee board at one time with Robert Stone, a representative of this district and Joab Mulvane. Now the gentleman says if I am a race pride man I would get behind these institutions and help them out. Now let the gentleman look up the record of that institution or ask the superintendent how many girls I have paid part of the tuition in that school. Then let him ask the Rev. P. D. Skinner if D. D. Hope ever bought from him when he was agent for some firm in Chicago. I ordered a suit of clothes of $20 and sent to a young man who was in school at Tuskegee at that time. The gentleman that wrote the article in the Western Index tried to throw a damper on my reputation but if he will get out from behind the good men that are in the Knights and Ladies of Protection I will take all of the hide off of him. When it comes to reputation, ignorance as he says I can go on the scale with him with all his intelligence when it comes to "reputation." J. M. Mason who was president of the "said order" died and was buried in this city. At his funeral the gentleman who is now president of the Knights and Ladies of Protection made a statement of Mason's high standing in the order and what a good man he had been to the order but never once told his widow and two children when they would get their money. But from what I can learn they have not been told yet. Why not take this money that some lawyer seeks by airing himself in the court to represent the "said order." J. D. D. Hope will rule that part of it out of order and move the "Mason claim" be paid first, as she is a widow with two children. Now I hope you will take up the "Mason" matter at once. I have no money to throw away in court to see some lawyer who is a member of the "said order" play the "clown act." Fifty-one dollars is not enough for me to take up time in court with as I have done without this long. If they never pay they will always owe it. The statute of limitation is a great thing for people to pay their debts by hollowing statute of limitation has run out. The statute of limitation will run out on all of us if we don't pay. Now this is all I have to say in regards to this matter. In my last answer to anything that may be said by the gentleman that wrote the article in the Index yet kills every "maud dog" in town. D. D. HOPE. 1314 Washington St. Topka, Kan. Kindly vote for H. S SWAN Candidate for Legislator from 6th District. Vote for FRANK FITZWILLIAM for County Attorney of Leavenworth, County. TOM LARKINS Candidate for Sheriff 2nd Term, Some people who are proclaiming from housetop, hill and valley, "thou shalt not steal," seem to have forgotten that there is another injunction which reads: "Do good unto those who despitefully use you," which Mr. Taft seems to love about as much as playing golf, while for Teddy it has no meaning, especially in politics. Last Sunday was spent by Mr. T. Roosevelt in searching the decayed runs of a Georgia village for some remembrance of his mother's birth place, but it is also possible that he looked for some sign of the auction block upon which the Negro woman sold that wedding finery might be purchased for his mother to be married in. It certainly must have been a pleasant thought to ponder. When we are figuring on the high cost of living let us not forget that great army of men and women who never work, yet who live in more case and comfort than the general run of people. Some one provides for them and it must be the man who works. If you spend half of your time on earth working for Satan you will spend all of your time in eternity in his employ without pay. According to the pre-election returns there is no need to spend several hundred thousand dollars to hold an election on November 5th. Vote buying in Pennsylvania is an expensive proposition, as it cost the Bull Moose about two dollars a vote, which makes popularity in that commonwealth come pretty high. Don't forget that gas is a minus quantity this year, and set around till winter is upon you before buying that coal stove and coal. The guards in the Wyoming penitentiary who allowed a Negro to be lynched within the prison walls must been the single leaders in that most hellish and dastardly outrage. Moh violence is a sample of what we would have in this country if the new doctrine of "let the people rule" were put into effect. Some people are following after the cry of the Bull Moose "let the people rule," while others who are supporting him are in search of a concentration of government. There are some people who are crying for a revision of the tariff, but when a schedule is reached that directly concerns something that they have to sell they are not so anxious for a revision, especially if the revision is downward. SPRINGFIELD, MO Recently Mr. Jno. T. Cooper spent several days in Chicago with his son, Cedric L. M. Cooper, whom he has not seen for nearly two years. C. L. M. Cooper spent his vacation working in Chicago. Woman's day was very excellently observed at the Washington Avenue Baptist church Sunday. Three programs were rendered. Some very splendid papers and talks were made by Mesdames Ora V. Foid, Dehla S. Smith, Francis L. Bosley, Mary A. Jarrett and others. A very interesting and delightful lecture was delivered Mrs. C. W. Newton and Mrs. E. C. Johnson also gave a very timely talk, timely talk, Dr. J. S. Dorsay, pastor. A very interesting, sociable and delightful week was enjoyed by Miss Adele Johnson, Miss Blanche Johnson and their friends, when they entertained Mr. Gay of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Mr. Fletcher, formerly of this city, and who is so much interested here that he does return frequently. Mr. Gay in no uncertain tones impressed it upon his friends that he had an object in visiting Springfield, and that he will soon return and seize that object. Mr. Gay made many friends while in the city and Mr. Fletcher's old friends are always pleased to see him. We are pleased to see the C. W Newton again able to till his pulpit. Mr. Cronie I. M. Cooper after spending the summer vacation very profitably and pleasantly has returned the University of Illinois. Born to Pfr. W H. McAdams and wife a fine son. Miss Ethyle Alice Wilburn returned to Manhattan, Kan., to attend the college. Dr. D. Marshall and Mr. Ulysses R Smith spent Thursday afternoon Automobiling in the country. Mr. U. G. Hardin and others were entertaining Hon. Charles H. Phillips with a drive. Mr. Phillips will address the colored voters on the issues of the day at Republican headquarters. Vincent J. Foster and family have changed their course of travels and instead will visit St. Louis, Mo., Chicago, Ill, St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn. During the summer vacation Mr. Albion Foster was employed on the railroad between Detroit and Sandusky, Ohio. He is now in Wilberforce, where he has attended for several years. Mrs. Lulu Bedell of 1302 Rogers entertained from 3 to 6 Wednesday evening in honor of the following out-of-town ladies: Eunice Mosby of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Carrie Wood of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Ida Waite of Denver, Colo. Miss Katherine Bedell served at the punch bowl. Those who enjoyed her hospitality were, Misses Larkie Burnett, Florence McBroon; Ms. dames Savana Lane, Ethel Bedell, Salbe Marshall, Eliza Stemmons, Queen Haywood, Erva Abernathy, Myrle McCullough, Thursday Tillman, Salbe McCrackern, Jewel Squires, Dussey Bedell. The Blind Singer Passes Away at 7:17 P.M., Friday, Sept. 20th, 1912. Clay Center, Kansas, Sept. 25. Miss Lucy Holmes, the blind daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Holmes of this city, died Friday, Sept. 20th, at 7:15 in the evening, and was buried at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, Rev. Hayes officiating. She was born in the state of Missouri in 1878, on the 17th day of October, being 33 years, 11 months, 3 days old. She was the seventh of a family of ten children—six boys and four girls. Two sisters, Mrs. Mae Clayton of Parsons, Kans., and Mrs. Sadie Crews of Junction City, preceded her in death. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her mother, father, one sister, Mrs. Amanda Lawton of this city, six brothers—John, Matthew, George, Lewis, Lester and Harry—thirteen nieces, five nephews, four grand nieces and one grand nephew. Miss Holmes attended the public schools of Clay Center until the age of sixteen, when she was accidentally shot, the effect of which rendered her totally blind. She afterwards went to the institute for the blind at Kansas City, Kas., where she graduated with honors. She was converted to the Methodist faith at the age of 13 years and lived a consistent Christian until the last. She was always cheerful, though misfortune was her lot, and she always had a smile on her face. She was energetic, always and ever ready to do what she could to bring sunshine and cheer. For a number of years Miss Holmes was engaged in concert work, being gifted with a beautiful voice and able to sing God's praises to touch the hearts of mankind. To know her was to love her, as her life was as God would have it to be—wonderful, pure and noble. She is now at rest with the perfect, viewing the sights of eternal bliss, but her memory and work linger with us. Her work on earth is ended, Her mission here is o'er, Peacefully with the angels She shall rest forever more. You who round her honored bier Shed bitter drops of rain. Don't wipe, for in you brighter world. You shall meet with her again. LINCOLN, NEBR. Mrs. H. M. Williams is indisposed this week. The body of W. S. Samuel, who died suddenly a week past, was interred in Wynnea cemetery here last Friday. A number of friends collected money for burial. The funeral was held in Mt. Zion Baptist church Friday afternoon and was preached by Dr. May. Mother Lloyd is centrally ill at her home on Pine Street. Dr. H. A. Langdon arrived home last Saturday after an enjoyable visit with parents in Chillocothe, Mo., and with friends in other cities. Mr. and Mrs. Cato Dresdol arrived in the city last week and will remain during the winter. Gov. Aldrich will peak at Mt. Zion Baptist church next Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Mrs. Mattee Mathias and brother of Enid, Okla., are visiting their brother and wife, Mt. and Mrs. L. J. Allen here. Members of the A. M. E church are pleased to have their pastor, Rev. C. R Runyon returned for another year. Mrs. Lizzie Hall is 3ft confined to her bed, but doing fine. Western University The leading school for the industrial training of the Negro youth of the West, began its 13th annual session The outlook for a large enrollment this scholastic year, according to applications already sent in, is very good. Since the establishment of the industrial department in 1899, to this now widely known institution, Western University has grown yearly in favor with the people of the West. In fact, it has registered students from all sections of the country. Each year has seen an increase in the number of trades till now more than twenty trades are being taught. The Legislature of Kansas has dealt generously with the school. The flart appropriation was secured during Gov. Stanley's administration and each governor: W. J. Bailey, E. W. Hoch and W. R. Stubbs, in his message to the Legislature, has called attention to the splendid work of this institution and urged an appropriation commensurate with the needs of the school. The largest appropriation was obtained from the 1911 Legislature under Gov. W. R. Stubbs' administration, the appropriation being more than $105,000.00. H. T. KEALING, President and Superintendent. W. W. FISHER, Fiscal As TRUSTEES: H. B. Parks, President; H. Fatterson, L. W. Keplinger, FOR.... arks, President; H. T. Kealing, J. R. Ransom, on, L. W. Keplinger, Green Keith and Thomas H. B. Parks, President; H. T. Kealing, J. R. Ransom, Corvine Patterson, L. W. Keplinger, Green Keith and Thomas Glover. Health and Happiness The Bell Telephone Serves all its patrons alike without reference to race, color or condition. It is always ready, always willing, always efficient and always obedient. It gives more than it gets and there is no prospering without it. W. W. FISHER. Fiscal Agent. J. R. Ransom, Corvine with and Thomas Glover. A Mob Attacked Oklahoma Farmer For Hiring Negro Cotton Pickers. Muskogee, Okla., Sept. 23, 1912. Three wealthy farmers, Sam Robinson, W.A. Larrimore and John Hilton, living near Bilartown, Ok., were shot last night in a battle with neighbors. None of the men is dead, but Robinson and Larrimore are believed to be fatally wounded. Unable to get white hands the three farmers imported Negro cotton pickers. There is a strong sentiment in that locality against Negroes and they have never been allowed to live there. At night a band of white men went to the shacks where the Negroes were quartered, to drive them out. Robinson, Larrimore and Hilton, fearing trouble, went to the Negro quarters to protect them, and when they stepped out into the open, the shooting began. It is not known whether any of the band was killed. More trouble is feared there. Sheriff Wigner has gone to the scene of the trouble with a strong force of deputies and if any more shooting is done they will be in the game. NEGRO MADE MAJOR IN REGULAR ARMY. Washington, D. C., Sept. 1912. Captain Charles Young of the Ninth United States cavalry, the only Negro officer graduated from West Point, has been promoted to the rank of major. It is said no other Negro has attained that rank in the regular army. Young is now military attache in Liberla, and is organizing the army of the black republic. (First published in the Topeka Flam- dealer October 4, 1912.) In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas: Benjamin F. Kemp, Defendant. To Benjamin F. Kemp, Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by your wife, Mary Kemp, in an action to obtain a divorce, and that unless you answer the petition filed in said case and court, on or before the 9th day of November, A. D. 1912, the said petition will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered against you in said case, divorcing the plaintiff from you, and for costs of suit.. Attest: C. W. Bower, Clerk District Court. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer October 4, 1912.) In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas: State of Kansas, to Atoka Gaskin, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the above plaintiff has filed his suit for divorce, and that unless you appear and answer the said petition before the 15th day of November, 1912, that the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly divorcing him from you and for all other relief to which he may be entitled. NOTICE Miss Mollie Aldridge of Junction City, is authorized to solicit subscriptions for the Plaindealer. She is now in Iowa. ROHLFING & CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS Corner Third and Cherokee Streets, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Office Phone 224 Res. Phone298 Howard's Confectionary Ice Cream, Sherbert, Ices and Candies. R. L. HOWARD, Manager. 514 Main St. Osawatomie, Kaa. When in SALINA Call at the PALACE Dining Hall Phone 838. FOR FIRST CLASS MEALS Meals 25c. Beds 25c. MRS. ROSA B. SMITH, - Proprietor 334 N. Santa Fe, Salina, Kana. ASK FOR "Fitright" Overalls and Coats Quality and Workmanship Unsurpassed. MADE BY The Ranny-Davis MERCANTILE COMPANY C. H. Northfoss Dealer In FURNITURE, CARPETS, UNDERTAKING Phones 57 and 109. 716 Main St. NEWTON, KAN. Feathers cleaned and curled. Hats made over equal to new. MRS. SUSIE WILLIAMS 420 Kansas Ave. Bell 'Phone 2596 Transact Your Business With the Citizen's National Bank Insures Every Dollar Against Loss. Condensed Official Report of the Citizen's National Bank Great Bend, Kansas. At the close of business April 18,1912 Resources. Loans and Discounts.....$334,988 70 Overdrafts ..... 2,120 19 U. S. Bonds to secure cir- culation .....50,000 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds.. 2,305 00 Bonds, Securities, Etc..... 7,482 80 Bank Building.....20,000 00 5 per cent Redemption Fund 2,500 00 Cash and Sight Exchange..83,619.56 $503,211.28 The above statement is correct. Liabilities. Capital Stock.....$50,000 00 Surplus and Profits.....20,365 16 National Bank Notes Out- standing ..... 50,000 00 Deposits ..... 382,846 00 $503,211 28 R. H. MOSES, Cashier. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. THE HOME DRUG CO. H. G. Jones, Mgr. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS. Drugs, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Druggist's Sundries Spiriting Goods. Independence, Kanzane JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS Rev. W. H. Housley, pastor of the A. M. E. church was re-assigned to this city for the coming year. The Literary society at the A. M. E. church convened Tuesday night after having been closed during the summer. The Literary society at the Baptist church with Sergeant F. D. Stevenson as president is doing nicely. The death of Miss Lucy Holmes, which occurred at Clay Center Sept. 20 was a shock to this community. Miss Holmes formerly resided here with her sister, Mrs. Jadie Crews, who passed away about five months ago. After the demise of her sister, Miss Holmes went to Clay Center to reside with her parents. Miss Holmes was a member of the Ladieq Progressive Reading and Art club of this city and the following members went to Clay Center to attend her funeral: Mesdames Perkins, Harden Dade, Griffin, Roberts, Crews and Davy. The club purchased a beautiful floral design which was presented by the members in attendance at the funeral. Miss Lulu Walker, of Kansas City, Kansas, is the guest of Mrs. Emma Dade. She has just completed a modern six room cottage and entertained the following young ladies in honor of her guest: Misses R. Boner, M. Burnsides, H. Veil, L. Jones, E. Thompson and M. Aldridge. The home was beautifully decorated in colors of red which brightened up the house and gave it a festival aspect. Misses Maile Burnsides and Mollie Aldridge were hostesses at a delightful reception at the home of the latter, 710 West Tenth street Friday evening of last week in honor of Miss Lulu Walker, of Kansas City, Kansas. The evening was spent in soci past-times consisting of a program and a prize winning contest. At 11 o'clock a delightful three course lunchcon was served after which the guests departed with many words of appreciation for the enjoyable evening. Mrs. F. Boener served a 12 o'clock luncheon Tuesday complimentary to Miss Lulu Walker, Mrs. Dade and Mrs. Montrula Harden. The Ladies' Progressive Reading and Art club are again in session. Their first collision was served on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. A. J. Asbury and Miss Mollie Aldridge as hostesses at the home of Mrs. A. J. Asbury. The program follows: Scripture Reading ..... Hostess. Prayer ..... Chaplain. Roll Call ..... Secretary. Unfinished Business. Six O'clock Dinner. Adjournment. OSWEGO. KANSAS. Miss Anna King has returned from Coffeyville after several weeks visit. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jackson are erecting a neat little cottage on Wisconsin street. Mr. LeRoy Wilson was the guest of Miss Corinne Williams in Joplin, Mo., last week. Miss Mort Minnefield spent several days in Joplin last week visiting her sister, Mrs. John Webb. Mr. John Crawford, of Joplin Sundayed with his wife who is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Belle Hughes. Miss Mattle Bruce of Fort Scott, is spending a few days with Mrs. Mort Minnefield. Miss Dorothy Horton, a former student at the Topeka Industrial Institute is attending the Oswege High school. Miss Mary Lindsey accompanied by Mr. John Lindsay and two small daughters Sundayed with their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca Lindsay. Misses Bertha Anderson and Sarah Williams attended the fair at Chetopa Thursday of last week. Mr. Jerry Irving has returned to his home in Kansas City after several weeks visit with his mother, Mrs. Fannie Irving. Miss Kate Hunter returned from Paisons accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Cherry. Mrs. Fannie Irings' home which was partially destroyed by fire is being rebuilt. Rev. Haytei, pastor of the A. M. E. church arrived last week and delivered a very creditable sermon Sunday morning. INDEPENDENCE: KAN Rev. J. W. Warren, pastor of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church, who attended the conference at Lawrence, Kan., has returned to us for another year. We are all glad to have him back again. Miss Beatrice Taylor will leave shortly for Paola, Kan., where she will attend school this winter. Miss Ollie Fields Sundayed in Coffeyville, and reports a delightful time. Mr. McCowan of the Topela Plain-dealer, was a business visitor in our city last week. Miss Morrison of Galena, visited in the city, the guest of Mrs. J. W. Warren and family. Rev. A. Gamble of Pahauska, Okla., passed through the city last Sunday and while here preached an excellent sermon at Quinn chapel. Mrs. G. Wright attended the conference at Lawrence. Mr. Iia Fields returned last week from an extended trip in the northern part of the state. Messrs. Cleon Fluellen and Floyd Ingram attended the circus here September 20th. The literary society of the A. M. E. church elected new officers last Thursday evening, and will have an installation next Thursday evening. It promises to be one of the greatest events in the history of the organization. The musical entertainment given last week at the Baptist church was a success in every way. The sewing circle met at the A. M. E. church Friday afternoon. Lunches were served by members of the Stewardess board and a neat sum was realized. The Autumn Leaf Embroidery club was delightfully entertained by Mrs. A. Markham, at her home, 519 S. 8th, on last Thursday. The club will meet with Mrs. A. Peace next Thursday. The Willing Workers Embroidery club will meet with Mrs. Fred Taylor Wednesday. The Social club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnson of S. 19th, Thursday evening. Mr. C. Bunch is contemplating a trip to Muskogee, Okla., in the near future. OLATHE. KAN. Rev. Wm. Jackson of the Baptist church, preached two excellent sermons on last Sunday. Mrs. Morton of Iowa, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Martin in East Olathe. Mrs. Bessie Gilmore spent Saturday and Sunday with her father near Desota, Kan. Rev. W. B. Nichols passed through this city last Monday en route to Paola from the A. M. E. conference at Lawrence. The beautiful residence of Geo. Williams, on N. Chestnut street, caught fire Tuesday evening. Fire Company No. 1 responded to the call and soon put out the fire. The damage was small. Mrs. Anna Allen of Kansas City, spent Saturday visiting the family of J. W. Allen. Saturday was old settlers day and it was a fine success and well attended. C. L. Sanders, contractor, for all kinds of cement work, is doing excellent work, and is greatly in demand. ABILENE KAN Rev. W. P. Banks and Rev. R. Cox, of Salina, were visitors of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Wednesday. Rev. Banks preached an able sermon entitled, "Be My Witnesses." Mrs. S. King of Topeks, was the guest of her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Warder and family. Mrs. King departed for Manhattan Sunday accompanied by her neice, Mrs. N. A. Warder, as far as Junction City. Mrs. Warder visited her son, Rev. Warder, and family Sunday and returned Monday. Mr. T. Tyler departed for Kansas City and from there to the Springs for his health. Rev. Andetson of Topeka, stopped in town Monday. Mrs. G. T. Ralney is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Simpson. Mrs. S. Hampton and daughter, Hallie, returned from their summer visit in Indianapolis, Ind. The Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School gave a social Thursday, which was well attended. IF NO CANDIDATE WINS. There is still much uncertainty in the minds of many persons as to what would happen if none of the presidential candidates should get the majority of electoral votes required by the constitution. Repeated inquiries on this subject continue to be made by leaders of The Star. The constitution provides that if no candidate should receive a majority of electoral votes—in this case 266—the House of Representatives shall proceed to ballot for President. The choice is restricted to the three candidates who have received the highest number of votes in the electoral college, and the voting is by states. That is Kansas, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, each casts one vote. A majority of the representatives from a state determine how its vote shall be cast. For election a candidate must receive the vote of a majority of the states. The electors will meet on the second Monday in January, and Congress will count the votes on the second Wednesday in February. Should there be no election the two houses would at once proceed to ballot separately, the House for President, the Senate for vice-president. Now it is a tie. The line up is as follows: WILSON. OPPOSITION. Alabama. California Arizona. Connecticut. Akansas. Deleware. Colorado. Idaho. Florida. Illinois. Georgia. Iowa. Indiana. Kansas Kentucky. Massachusetts. Louisiana. Michigan. Maryland. Minnesota. Mississippi. Montana. Missouri. Nevada. New Jersey. New Hamshire. New York. North Dakota. North Carolina. Oregon. Ohio. Oregon. Oklahoma. Utah. South Carolina. Vermont. Tennessee. Washington. Texas. Wisconsin. Virginia. Wyoming. Total—22. Total—22. The four remaining states, Maine, Nebraska, New Mexico and Rhode Island, are evenly divided. To be elected, one of the candidates would have to win three of the evenly divided states. The choice is restricted to the two candidates having the largest number of electoral votes— $ \mathrm{n} $ this case, presumably, to Johnson and Marshall—and a majority of the senators, or forty-nine would be required to elect. The Senate includes Republicans, 50; Democrat, 44; vacancies, 2. The vacancies, which are from Illinois and Colorado, would presumably be filled in January by the election of one Republican and one Democrat. So the Republicans would have a majority. But there are enough standpatters, who doubtless would refuse to vote, to prevent either candidate receiving a majority of the whole number of senators. In that event there would be no election and the Secretary of State, Mr. Knox, would become acting President after March 4, under the law of the presidential succession. Under this law he is required to convene Congress in special session, giving twenty days' notice. Congress, convening March 20, would then provide for another election, the date to be fixed at its discretion, but probably within a few months. If no candidate should get a majority of electoral votes in the November election, the chances are that Mr. Knox would be acting President after March 4, and that there would be another presidential campaign and election next year. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN TOPEKA — AND — FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WEBB CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeka at 9:00 a. m. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 371. Baughman Bros. Ice Cream Factory Artificially Colored and Flavored 23d and Lincoln Sts. TOPEKA, KS RESTAURANT and ICE CREAM PARLOR B. F. SAMUELS, Proprietor. 220 Delaware, Leavenworth, Kan. PORT SCOTT, KANSAS. Master Carl Morton entertained about twenty-five of his young friends Wednesday of last week from 5 to 8 o'clock in honor of his fourteenth birthday. A pleasant time was spent by all present. Mrs. L. Berry has returned from Pittsburg, where she spent the past week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Pierce. Rev. J. M. Brown and family will leave Friday for Lawrence to take up his work as pastor of Saint Luke A. M. E. church. The people of Fort Scott regret very much to lose them and their influence will be greatly missed by all. Dr. G. H. Gordon, formerly of Kansas City, has located in this city. He has an office at 203 Wall street. Rev. J. W. Wilson, the new pastor of Wayman chapel will leave Tuesday for Kansas City to make preparations for moving his family to this city. COFFEYVILLE. KAN. Mr. Ellis Kidd was injured in a railroad wreck between this place and Fort Smith, Ark. He is now confined to his room. Mrs. Alice Dixon is very ill. Mrs. J. D. Chattan is on the sick list. Rev. S. W. Alexander, who pastored the A. M. E. church at this place has been assigned to Ottawa. Miss Hannah Coleman, who has made her home with her sister, Mrs. G. Blackwell during the past two years, has gone to Higginsville, Mo., where she will reside permanently. Rev. H. H. McAlester has arrived and will take charge of the A. M. E. church. The people accorded him a warm welcome. NOTICE Beware of colored newspaper fakers, who are going over the state soliciting business for news sheets that are not issued regularly, have no circulation and not entered in the postoffice as second class mail. Demand them to show their circulation. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer September 20, 1512.) PUBLICATION NOTICE in the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. J. Grubbs, plaintiff, vs. E. A. Byers, defendant. State of Kansas to said defendant. You are hereby notified that in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff for the sum of $22.00 for house rent. That said case was filed in said court on the day of —1912 and a garnishee summons issued, attaching property belonging to you in the hands of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company. And that said garnishee has answered that it holds in its possession personal property belonging to you described as follows: two trunks filled with personal property, further description see property, subject to prior lein for storage; and that unless you answer or appear in said case on or before October 7th, 1912, the allegations filed in the Bill of Particulars in said case will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you in the sum of $22.00 and costs, and an order of said court issued to said garnishee to pay into said court or deliver said property to the officers of said court to be sold and the proceeds of said sale to be applied to the payment of costs and plaintiff's claim. J. GRUBBS, Plaintiff. J. J. KING, Atty. for PII. Attest: R. M. LEE, Cleik. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the Estate of Sadie Hicks, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of July, A. D., 1912, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed administrator of the estate of Sadie Hicks, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. HENRIETTA HICKS, Administrator. First Published in the Plaindealer Friday, August 30, 1912. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Amelia A. Galbraith, Plaintiff. vs. Clyde O. Galbraith, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas to Clyde O. Galbraith, Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in an action in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, wherein Amelia A. Galbraith is plaintiff and Clyde O. Galbraith is defendant, and that the petition in said action was filed in the Clerk's office of said court on the 24th day of August, 1912, and that unless you answer said petition on $ o_{r} $ before the 4th day of October, 1912, judgment will be rendered against you in said action, granting the plaintiff a divorce against you. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff, Attest: C. W. BOWER, Clerk District Court First Published in The Plaindealer Friday, August 30 1912. Always Takhoma Sunshine Bestsellers Tak Loose The - Loose Wiles Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit. Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co. The - Loose Wiles Biscuit Company NOTICE TO AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS Please send cut or photograph that we may use during the year. Have correspondence in by Wednesday. We have installed our new linotype machine and paper will be out reru- Newton Stee on Steam La Newton Steam Laundry Newton Steam Laundry Best Work in the city----Our Wagons Encircle the City. 115 West Fifth Street. J. W. MOE Health and Pleasure Seekers Stop "Albany Hote ith Street. J. W. MOI and Pleasure Seekers Stop Albany Hotel EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. This place which is celebrated for two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS. SANFORD W. ING. THIS MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PRINTING 1911 STEEL HEATING MARK which is celebrated for its curative waters in Kansas City, Mo. ORD W. ING, : : This place which is celebrated for its curative waters is only thirty two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS. SANFORD W. ING, : Proprietor and Right here Mario Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Writer or Literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 that is entirely good, while good butter lends an almost charm. Its delicate 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 Trolly to Kansas City. Cars leave Third and Delaware, Leavenworth, for 10th and Main, Kansas City, Missouri, every hour on the half from 6:30 A. M., to 10:30 P. M., except Saturday and Sunday night last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Sunday when the weather is nice, cars will leave on the half hour from 8:30 A. M., to 9:30 P.M. Express car leaves Leavenworth, if not delayed, at 8 A. M., and 2 P. M. Leaves depot at 6th and Penn., Kansas City, Missouri, at 11 A. M., and 5 P. M. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. Rev. H. S. Henrie has returned from conference at Lawrence. His many members greet him with much joy and also extend many thanks to Bishop Parks for his favoring—in returning Rev. Henrie again to this charge. Rev. H. W. White en route to the Western part of the State stopped over in Manhattan and preached to his congregation Tuesday evening. Mrs. Tucker Hines expects to leave soon for Topeka and Eastern points to visit friends, whom she has not seen for quite a number of years. The Afro-American Advancement club of Junction City, had a very nice picnic the 23rd. Miss Estella Harrison was the guest of Misses Montrula and Carne-bell Harding on Monday, 23rd. Mrs. Jennie DelPriest is very ill at present of rheumatism. We hope her a speedy recovery. Mr. Henry Cook of East Riley Street, has gone to Omaha to make his home permanently. Miss Alberta Smith left for Waldon school in Mississippi, where she will finish her B.A. degree this term. May success follow her. F. M. M. Martin's new cement walk in front of his new mercantile building is only another step of industry of which he possesses so much. Mr. Wesley Davis, a young man from Illinois, has opened up a new barbershop on South 9th street and deserves much credit for the enterprise of which Manhattan badly needed. Prof. Wade of Topeka, will put on a moving picture show at the A. M. E. church October 5th. Mr. Wade comes highly recommended. The K. S. A. C. students are taking a very active part in the young folks literary at the M. E. church on Friday evening's. Mr. and Mrs. Masterson drove in from the country Tuesday evening to do some trading. Mrs. Leahr of Independence, Kan. left for her home Monday, after a month's visit to her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Cowns. BETHEL, KANSAS. Rev. Wade Scott occupied the pulpit at the Oak Ridge Baptist church Sunday morning. Mrs. Anna Taylor, of Kansas City, Mo., will be the week end guest of her niece, Mrs. Samuel Walker. The Busy Bee club met with Mrs. Al Rogers Friday evening of last week. A very enjoyable time was had. Mrs. Commodore and daughters, Misses Minnie and Angel, were visitors in Bethel Sunday. Rev. J. W. Gillespie, of Tonganoxie, was calling on friends around Bethel Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McFarland, of Newman, visited relatives here Sunday. 60. Andrew Smith, of Kansas City was out Monday hunting and shaking hands with Bethal friends. MOUND CITY, KAN. The deceased, Esther Smith, was born in Kentucky March 19, 1830 and departed this life September 24, 1912 at 6:15 p.m. She came to Kansas in 1862 and has lived in Mound City, Linn County, Kansas ever since. She professed a faith in Christ at an early age and has lived a true and faithful Christian worker. Mrs. Smith was ready and willing to go. The deceased leaves one daughter, Mrs. Jennie LaCount of Kansas City, Kansas; one son, Mr. J. R. Smith of Oklahoma City, 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren to mourn their loss. Mrs. Smith's constant city throughout her last illness was "Lord I have Mercy" and on Monday afternoon she roused up and prayed very loudly "Lord have mercy and they sank back into an unconscious state from which she never aroused, but sleepeth peacefully. Her funeral pay, pay at the home, Rev. A. Clayborn: conducting the services. - *WEIR* CITY, KAN. The sisters of Excelsior lodge No. 9, S. M. T., entertained in honor of two visiting sisters, Mrs. Lallemore of Vanburn, Ark., and Mrs. Lucy Steele, at the home of Mrs. Ellen Lee on the 25th. All of the U. B. F. brothers and their wives were present. The evening was spent in songs and plays and at a late hour a three course lunchcon was served. Everyone reported a very enjoyable time. Mrs. W. W. Ewing and her sister, Mrs. Latimore went to Chanute to visit old friends. Floyd Ewing left here on the 29th for Topeka, where he will attend school this winter. Mr. J. P. Carson of Chanute, was in the city on the 24th visiting old friends. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson. Mr. Barber of Baxter Springs, was in the city on the 28th visiting Miss S. Miller. Mr. Joe Pierce and wife were in the city on the 29th. They attended the St. Johns church. We are informed that our old friend, Rev. John Williams, will be pastor of the A. M. E. church at Parsons this year. We hope he will make us a visit soon. PARSONS HAPPENINGS. The Jewell Art club has resumed work after three months of suspended sessions during the warm summer weather. Messrs. C. A. Glass and Walter Williams were in Oswego, Tuesday on business. The members of the A. M. E. church are proud of their new pastor, Rev. Williams, formerly of Junction City. Rev. Williams is a just, upright man, excellent speaker and a profound thinker. With these qualifications together with his untiring zeal, he will have no difficulty in making our church a grand success. Mr. W. B. Arch has returned from a visit in Oklahoma City. Miss Mary Hatcher of Brunswick, Mo, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. C. Dickerson for the past few month left Friday evening for her home. Mr. W. O. Perry of Guard, Kan. and Miss Blanche Bassett of Ft. Scott, were the Sunday guests of the Bachelor Boys and Optimate clubs. Miss Ida B. Morley, county superintendent of public instruction has made Labette County a capable and efficient official. She is a candidate for re-election and worthy of the consideration of the voters. NEWTON, KAN. Evangelist of Larned. Kansas, stopped over in the city for a few hours en route to Wichita, where he will conduct a meeting. Mrs. Mollie Baker, of Houston, Texas, who has been visiting her brother in Spokane, Washington has returned. Mr. Ben Williams, one of Hutchinson's leading citizens, has accepted a position in the roundhouse of this city. His family will follow soon and will live on West Fifth Street. Mrs. P. M. Merideth while caning fruit was burned about the face and eyes, which was very painful. She is much improved. Miss Myrtle Tandy is home from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Miss Massey Harris is confined to her bad. She has been ailing for sometime. Manager Ginnin spent the day in the city Tuesday. Messie M. Roach, H. I. Broyles, Frank Smith went fishing for a week. They will camp out. Mr. Pugene Roland and Miss Julia Centris were married last week at Wichita. They will be at home to their friends soon in North Oak St. Mr. Thornton Johnson spent the past Tuesday in Wichita Mississippi Ray and Pearl Vick of Hutchinson, stopped over in the city. They were on route to Wichita. The play at the M. E. church, put on by Mr. C. J. Pauge, entitled, "The Kindergarten Grown Up," was indeed a grand success and very comical. Mr. Pauge is to be complimented. Mrs. J. W. Anderson has returned from her eastern trip. She reports having the greatest trip she has ever taken. COTFEYWILLE HAPPENINGS. Rev. Alexander, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached his last sermon here Sunday before leaving for Lawrenc to attend the annual conference. Club No. 3 of the Macadonian Bantist church rendered an excellent program on Tuesday evening of last week. W. E. Miller, of Noxie, Okla., was shot in the back Monday evening. The Afro-American Business club was organized on June 24th with seven members, and has grown to a membership of thirty-four. The aim of the club is to raise our moral and industrial standard. Hon. D. L. Banks has organized the young boys into a business club and they have started a grocery store and ice cream parlor. Mrs. Calvin Johnson has returned form Boley, where she had been visiting her mother. Everybody .Is .Going. to .Oliver's Smoke House. The "New Smoke House," the only colored Smoke House in Kansas, where one of the largest line of domestic and foreign cigars, tobacco and soft drinks are carried among our people. Also five well kept pool and billiard tables. If you don't play pool visit our reading [Picture of a man with dark hair and a white shirt. The background is a light color with a faint pattern.] room in the front where you will find the latest daily and Sunday papars. Our reading and smoking room is open to your service on Sunday and shoe shining chair. Make the Smoke House your headquarters while in our beautiful city and if there is any information you wish to know write, Oliver Smoke House, 119 West Fifth Street, Topeka, Kan. GEO. S. OLIVER, Prop. DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON. Physician and Surgeon 404½ Kansas Ave. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 432 Kansas Ave. Bell phone 1201 Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence phones: Bell 901-2 Ind. 2889 Rec DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knight and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases.. Office and Residence, 327 Madison St. Bell phone 109 Both phones 774. Res., Bell 64 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibler' Drug Store, across from Throop' Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence 1535 Van Buren St MRS. LUCY STEVENSON Serves Thou- "BEST EVER" MEALS, LUNCHES, AND SHORT ORDERS Everything First-class. 314 E 1st St. Topeka, Kansas When Hungry Eat At Phi ' Restaurant, Everything First Class WFIR CITY KANSAS. The Phi ' dealer goes to press (first morning, and the last Friday. Correspond- take notice, and to reach this off- sheday to insure tissue. During weather, our and must have saturday. The ink and gas- are not the earth and your list them to get a ANNOUNGEMENTS. S. B. RIGGS, Republican Candidate For REPRESENTATIVE Larned, Pawnee County ,Kansas. E. E. FRIZELL, Republican Candidate For STATE SENATOR, Thirty-Eighth District, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas. A. A. DOERR, Democratic Candidate For REPRESENTATIVE, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas. W. T. STROUD, Republican Candidate For SHERIFF, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas. H. J. JACQUART, Democratic Candidate For PROBATE JUDGE Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas Your Vote Solicited. RANSOM H. BROWN, Democratic Nominee For COUNTY SURVEYOR To the Voters of Sedgwick County: Having had 25 years experience in surveying and civil engineering in Sedgwick County, I am personally acquainted with the location of almost every government and legally established corner in the county, also all government and state laws governing the establishment of lines and corners. Remember it is the duty of the county surveyor to establish lines and corners. If you want a county surveyor who can legally and accurately do your work, then you will vote for me.—RANSOM H. BROWN. EMERSON CAREY. Republican Candidate For STATE SENATOR, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. K. C. BECK, Democratic Candidate For SHERIFF Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. CHARLES L. CARROLL, Democratic Nominee For COUNTY ATTORNEY Great Bend, Kansas. Please announce that I am the Republican nomine for re-election for the office of CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT, Harvey County, Kansas EDWARD DUNKELBERGER. Vote For... E. W. SLAYMAKER. Democratic Nominee for Re-election SHERIFF, Newton, Harvey County, Kansas Vote For... N. G. PERRYMAN. Republican Nominee For REPRESENTATIVE Newton, Harvey County, Kansas. L. G. HARLIN. Republican Candidate For COUNTY ASSESSOR Newton, Harvey County, Kansas. Vote For.. HARRY HART, Candidate For COUNTY ATTORNEY Newton; Harvey County, Kansas. Remember.. NEWTON, KANS. Reed's!... That has one price and a square deal for every patron. We want you to come here and learn how well it will pay you' to make this your store for things to wear. J. S. AMICK, Candidate For COUNTY ATTORNEY Douglas County, Kansas. Subject to the will of the people November 5th. CHAS. E. MOSS, Candidate For Re-election For CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT, Your vote is solicited on November. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer September 20, 1912.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. County, Kansas. Mary Shriwise, plaintiff, vs. George Shrwice, defendant. The aforesaid defendant will take notice that he has been sued by the aforesaid plaintiff in the above entitled action in the aforesaid court and that he must answer the amended petition filed by said plaintiff in said cause on or before November 1, 1912, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against him as therein prayed for, granting to said plaintiff a divorce from said defendant and awarding to her the custody of her minor son, Frank A. Shriwise, and decreeing and awarding to her as almamy the following described land lying and situated in the county of Barton and state of Kansas, to-wit: The Southeast quarter of Section 4, in Township 18 S. Range 13 W. 6th P. M. together with such other property and such sums of money as may be deemed fair and equitable by said court. MONROE BOARK & TAYLOR Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. BOWER. Clerk District Court. (Seal) D. W. Hainer, Druggist. Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, toilet and Fancy Articles. Fine Perfumery, Books and Stationery, Cigare, Tobacco, Pipes. 603 Commercial Street 'Phone 326 EMPORIA, KANSAS The Eggleston Furniture & Music, The One of the Oldest and Best Houses in Larned, Kansas. Furniture, Music and Undertaking Morris Drug Company, EMPORIA, KANSAS. Agents For.. Ponayo Remedies "O Medicine for Each Ill," "NO CURE ALL" Thursday night is your night at Wilson's. McManus Department Store Newton, Kansas $7.95 for Men's all-wool Suits, plain serge and novelty weaves Women's Suits, In all the New Weaves and Styles $9.95, $12.50, 14.95, 25.99 WE FIT YOU Shoes! Shoes!! Good Shoes For Everybody! C. W. CHASE, NEWTON, KANSAS. R.B.Lynch, —DEALER IN— COAL, FEED, WOOD AND STONE. A Square Deal and Correct Weight Give us a Call. 203 East Sixth St. Phere 11. NEWTON. KANSAS. Chas. J. Brunner GROCERIES, Fresh and Cured Meats, Oysters and Fish. 118 W. Sixth St. . 'Flerel10 NEWTON, KANSAS County Kansas. Charles F. Newell, Plaintiff, vs. Editn Newell, defendant. Shawner. 85. The State of Kansas to North Newell, greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by the above named plaintiff and that unless you appear and answer his petition on or before the 25th day of October, 1912 that same will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against you and for him, divorcing him from you and for such other relief as to the court shall seem just. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for Fkirtoff. Attest: C. W. Bower, Clerk District Court. (Seal) (First Published in the Topeka Fizindealer September 13. 1912.) NOTICE To the Public: Beware of colored newspaper fakers, who are going over the state soliciting business for news sheets that are not issued regularly, have no circulation and not, entered in the postoffice as second class mail. Demand them to show their circulation. Mrs. Matt Greer is ill at her home on VanBuren street. Rev. E. A. Wilson, of Kansas City, was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. Pope Jones has returned after a pleasant visit in Omaha. Come and let us show you our new hair goods—Shawnee Drug Store. Mrs. John Machena, of Fort Worth, Texas, is the guest of Mrs. Lee Anderson. Mr. Wallace Scott left Sunday for Ashork, Arizona, where he will spend the winter. Mrs. Ray Phillips is in Chicago, where she will spend two weeks visiting relatives. Mrs. Mary Burkhart left Wednesday for Leavenworth, where she will visit a few days. Misses Viola and Birdie Scott will attend the state convention in Kansas City, Mo., next week. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson entertained Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Robinson at G o'clock dinner Saturday. Come and we will talk over the Skin Whitener and soap, the great skin wonder—Shawnee Drug Store. Mrs. Leora Harris was called to Omaha, Neb., to be at the bedside of her grandmother, who is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Jones were called to Perry Monday on account of the death of his father, Mr. Milton Jones. Mr. Thomas Nixon, of Chicago, left Tuesday for his home ater a very pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. C. Meaux. Miss Henrietta Hicks and sister, Alice, who have been visiting in Omaha, Neb., and Council Bluffs, Ia., have returned home. Misses Lucille Troupe and Ogeal Wilson spent last week in Excelsior Springs and Kansas City, and report a very delightful time. We have searched the country for superb remedies for the treatment of the hair and face. We have found them—Shawnee Drug Store. Miss Aurora and Edna Ford delightfully entertained their club, The Sigma Beta girls Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Miss Ruth Shuck. The next meeting will be with Miss Ruby M'Knight. Mr. J. H. Harris, the contractor, is spending a few days at Western University this week. This is his third or fourth visit to the seat of Negro industrial education, and his friends are beginning to wonder "what's on." Mrs. Hattie Goff Haines, who had been visiting her mother, Mrs. Goff on Madison street has returned to her home in Omaha, Neb. She was very pleasantly entertained by her many friends while in Topeka. Mr. B. I. Martin, of near Rock Creek, was in the city on business one day this week. He is one of the state's most industrious young men. He is taking care of his father's farm since his death last year, and making a success. We regret very much to learn of the serious illness of our friend and fellow townsman Mr. Elijah Edwards who has been confined to his bed for several weeks. As we go to press word comes to this office that he is greatly improved. Mrs. Victorie Miller Cloud, of Lawrence, visited in the city the guest of Mrs. Maggie Boyd. Mrs. Cloud is the commander for The Plaindealer, and she in the city, she and Mrs. Boyd be this office an agreeable call. The Shamrock dence of Mrs. of the city. T park at 9:30 ful home at 11isted of even at 1:00 After tertained with vocal selection Mrs. Vance is excellent omg guests were and Mary F journeyed at they had a met at the resi ten files north in left Garfield their beauti which con i was served club was en- mental and vln Vance. her and an The invited V. Smith club ad- Next meeting Wilson. Miss Lucy Clay, who was stricken with paralysis a short time go, suffered a relapse last week and is now confined to her bed. If you urge it Dr. James White will immediately fit up parlors and demonstrate the great hair and face wonders—Shawnee Drug Store. AN ANNOUNCEMENT. Mrs. Charles R. Johnson wishes to announce the opening of a "Poro" hair dressing parlor at 832 Kansas Ave. Braids, switches, transformations, etc., made to order. 'Pone 3494. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. McCarroll, who for several years had resided in Denver, Colo., arrived here Saturday of last week with their household goods and will again cast their lot with us. They own a nice home on Lime street and as soon as painters, paperhangers, etc., get through, they will once more be at home to their friends under their own vine and fig tree. Rev. H. W. White was in Atchison Sunday and filled the pulpit at Ebenezer Baptist church for Rev. Smothers. He says that they raised a very large sum of money at the rally and that improvements will begin on the church at once. Miss Stull, Mrs. Alexander, and Miss Alta Jones also went over to attend the meeting. Assistant Attorney General Coleman is all smiles over the arrival of a nine and one-half pound boy at his home. The boy will bear the name of his illustrous grandfather, who was attorney general for the state of Kansas for four years. He is one of the best lawyers in the country. We predict that Coleman, Jr., will follow in the footsteps of his grandfather and his father, who has also won the reputation of being a finished lawyer, one whose opinions are always much sought and are seldom reversed. The Plaindealer wishes the youngster health and a happy, prosperous life. Mr. Charles Funk, an old time Kansas, but now a prosperous baker at Brookfield, Mo., Sundayed in Topeka with his brother, Eed, a printer on the Daily Capital. He was en route home from LaCygne, his old home, where he had been visiting his aged father and mother. Mr. Funk is one of those jovial, good natured fellows and comes from that sturdy German stock who believe in a square deal for all men regardless of race, religion or previous conditions. This writer has known him and his estimable parents for more than twenty-five years, and along with a host of other colored friends, we are always pleased to meet and greet any of the family. While in the city, Mr. Funk made The Plaindealer office an agreeable call and spent an agreeable half hour talking of ye olden times. Mr. Charles F. Slaughter, wife and child were in Topeka a few days visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Slaughter is one of the most successful railroad men in the West. He has been with one man, Mr. H. U. Mudge for eighteen years. Mr. Mudge was formerly with the Santa Fe, but resigned to take a position with the Rock Island, and Mr. Slaughter went with him as chef on his private car. While here Mr. Slaughter completed payment on his home, which he purchased at a cost of nearly $2,000. This sale was made by Deputy Sheriff Charles Lyle and is located at 1400 Quincy street. We are pleased to announce that Mr. Slaughter does not owe a dollar on his property which is notting him a nice little income each month. He has made better progress and saved more of his earnings than any other young man in the railroad service in these latter years. The Plaindealer would be glad to say that at least ninety per cent. of the colored men that enter the railroad service in the last few years were making such commendable progress. THE CASH COAL COMPANY H. C. Wilson and Son Frank R., Will Furnish Your Coal for Lens. Mr. H. C. Wilson, who retired from active business several years ago, has joined hands with his son, Frank R. Wilson, and together they will promote the Cash Coal company. Besides coal, they will handle wood, kindling and feed. Mr. Wilson, Sr., is one of the best known men in Topeka, and will give a good honest dollar's worth of every thing purchased. He also proposes to not only deliver orders promptly, but will save patrons money on every purchase. The new coal company is located in the old Hale building, corner of 13th and Monroe streets, where you are cordially invited to call or 'phone your bidders.' See their ad. elsewhere in The Plainlander. SHAWNEE DRUG STORE FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS COLD SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, presiding elder of Topeka district of A. M. E. church, and wife, of Lawrence were in the city last week on business. Tommy Mims, who left here about ten years ago, and has been residing in Omaha, arrived one day this week for a visit with home folks. Mesdames Anna Snell and Jessie Bailey of Kansas City were in the city Sunday to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Lydia Warden. Mr. Cyrus Lindell, lecturer and organizer of National Negro Citizen's league was in the city Wednesday. He was a pleasant caller at the office while here. Mme. Anita Patti Brown said by the critics to be the sweetest singer of her race, will appear in a song recital at Saint John A M. E. church on the 31st inst. Mr. Neal Caldwell, son of our townsman, Mr. Jeff Caldwell, the veteran barber, arrived here a few days ago from the Northwest for a visit with relatives and friends. It cost one of our friends fifty cents to find out who was president when California was trying to shut Japanese, out of the public schools. In some way his "trolly" slipped and he got it into his head that Bill Taft was guiding the ship of state, when it was Teddy Roosevelt. Cafe and Restaurant Basement: 404 Kansas Avenue. Meals 15c. Lunch at all hours. Everything First-class. MRS. MATTIB HARDISON, Prop CUT RATES AT THE Harris Laundry 1123 Kansas Avenue Beginning July 1. Bring us your work and save money at the following Reduced Prices: All shirts 10 cents; collars 2 cents; cuffs 4 cents; underwear, per suit 10 cents; handkerchiefs 2 cents; socks 3c pair; union suits 12c; overalls 10c No delivery at these prices. C. T. HARRIS, Prop. Phone 3027. LABOR MEN'S Full line tobacco, cigars and soft drinks. Pool and billiards. W. J. HAWKER, PROP. 508 W. Railroad St., N. Topeka. Mrs. A. F. Farris, Hairdressing and Hair Wrok. Massage and Shampooing a Specialty. 926 College Ave. Topeka, Ks. You are invited to visit MRS. CHAS. R. JOHNSON at her "PORO" Hair Dressing Parlor, 832 KANSAS AVENUE Brands, Switcher, Transformations, etc. made to order. Fphone 3404. Write H. R Graham, W. U. Station, Quindaro, Kans., for a snap in store building, fixture, stock Across street from W. U. UNION HOTEL CAFE. 127 W. Railroad St. M. G. MURPHY, Prop. Board and Lodging Everything First Class NORTH TOPEKA, KANSAS. As the day was dawning Saturday of last week, the earthly being of Mrs. Lydia Warden; was closed and the spirit of one of God's noble old ladies summons to "higher ground." Faithful, loving and joyful, she passed on life's highway leaving cheer and happiness wherever she went. No word of tongue or pen can ever do justice to the valor, love and devotion of these grand old ladies who bore the burdens of a cruel, heartless slavery, and their gallant efforts to build comfortable homes, contribute to that which would make the world grow better, and bring peace and happiness to all mankind. Thus her life was spent, never brooding over the cruelties of the past, but ever looking to the promised blessings housed in the far off future. Mary years ago, she with her faithful husband came to the land of promise—Kansas, from Abbeyville, S. C., where she was born, and here they have resided, and bravely met the stubborn obstacles in life, till an Allwise Providence called her from the walks of man. Mrs. Warden was a faithful Christian, being a member of Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church from where the funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. P. D. Davis, the pastor. He paid a glowing tribute to the life and character of the deceased, which in itself was a beautiful story of love and Christian devotion. Deceased resided on a farm east of Oakland with her brother, David Chiles, and leaves a husband, several brothers, three of whom reside here, Messrs. Harrison, David and John S. Chiles, besides numerous other relatives here and in the Southland. She had rounded out her three score and ten, and passed out of the world with the conscience of having done well every duty imposed upon her. A large concourse of relatives and borrowing friends followed her remains to Mt. Auburn cemetery where they were gently consigned to earth. It's Your Church. Save It. Now that the A. M. E. conference is over and ministers assigned to the several churches, all should get down to brass tacks and work for one common good. Because you are not satisfied with the minister assigned to your church, don't gang off in little cliques and grumble and say that you are not going to work or assist in anyway. It is the silliest thing one can do. Did you ever stop and think that the disatisfied ministers will only be with you just twelve months, and that you are at home and will be there long after he is gone and forgotten? Then why act a fool and let your church property run down, debts and interest increase, and perhaps in the end lose all? Let the churches throughout the land, put up a solid front and work. You can cuss the distasteful preachers after your debts are paid, building repaired, and said preacher in another field where he is well liked and doing good for God and humanity. * Lived to be 111 Years Old Mrs. Mary Hobson of Columbus, Kan., grandmother of J. E. Hobson of this city, died at the home of her son, A. D Hobson at Columbus last week at the age of 111. She came from Virginia to Tennessee about 90 years ago. Since the death of her husband she had made her home with her son, A. D Hobson, who with his family came to Kansas 36 years ago. The deceased is survived by four children, fifteen grand children and seven great grand children. Mrs. Hobson was well preserved for one of her age up to three months ago when she killed off from old age. She was to be with death and was for years member of the Primitive Baptist church The first meeting of the City Federation was held on the 27th ult., with Mrs Ray Phillips and the attendance was larger than for several months. The rest and all other meetings will be held at Shiloh Baptist church, Twelfth and Buchanan streets. As usual, lunch will be served. By, H. W. White, president of the Baptist State Church Industrial Fair, has just issued a neat little booklet on the work of the organization completed at its recent meeting. Prof. Geo. W. Jackson and his Twenty-third Regiment band attended a "House Coming" celebration at Reading recently and the bays report an excellent trip. The call for Co. A, 23rd Kansas, was evidently forgotten last Tuesday night. Another call for a meeting will be announced soon. Father Walker, of New York arrived last week to take charge of St. Simon's National church. Hon. T. W. Bell of Leavenworth in the city Monday on legal business. P. O. Box 298. FREE! CATALOGUE OF THE Latest Styles of FINE CREOLE HAIR, and Electric Combs for Straightening your hair and make it grow nicely. THE FINEST CREOLE WIGS in the United States. There you can comb and redress the same as your own hair. Write for Free Catalogue. Address SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR CO., Shreveport, La. Stonestreet & Undertakers and Fonera Stonestreet & Ga Undertakers and Funeral Directe We carry one of the UNDERTAKING in the State. We reeve Licensed Embalmer 636 Quincy St We carry one of the finest lines UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmart in attendance. 636 Quincy St Phone 52. OUR PIANO R PIANO SA AND SALE OUR PIANO SALE SHARP INSTRUMENTS is attracting more than local attention. Dianos have been sold in all adjacent counties. On easy payments makes it to the very unmistakible home to be a musical with its attendant blessings. Music, hath charms. It makes home a better place to live. Write or phone us and we will call and see you at once. ercantile Company, Kansas. Want ONE FLOUR." A. A. Doerr Mercantil Larned, Doerr Mercantile Com Larned, Kansas. A. A. Doerr Mercantile Company, Larned, Kansas. All First-class Cooks Want "KEYSTONE FI "KEYSTONE FLOUR Try it Now. Every Sack Guaranteed. Keystone Milling Company, one Milling Company, Company, Larned, Kansas Keystone Milling Company, Larned, Kansas Cast Your Vote For HON. W. THOMP OF GARDEN CITY Judge of the 32nd Judicial U. S. SENA Your Friend, Attorney General John S. Da HON. W. H. THOMPSON OF GARDEN CITY, age of the 32nd Judicial District S. SENATOR and, Attorney General John S. Dawson . W. H. MPSON RDEN CITY, d Judicial District For ENATOR. General . Dawson HON. W. H. THOMPSON OF GARDEN CITY, Judge of the 32nd Judicial District For U. S. SENATOR. Will Appreciate Your Support H. C. WILSON, Pres. The Cash Coal ...Will Sell You.... Coal, Wood, Kindling Cheaper than any deal in Topeka. Prompt de The Cash Coal Co ...Will Sell You... Wood, Kindling and F Cheaper than any dealer in in Topeka. Prompt delivery, Honest Weights our Motto. The Coal Co., Sell You... Handling and Feed in any dealer in Prompt delivery, rights our Motto. Coal, Wood, Kindling and Feed Cheaper than any dealer in in Topeka. Prompt delivery. Honest Weights our Motto. Telephone 3726. : Cor. 13th and Monroe FRANK R. WILSON. Landauer MERCANTILE GO. EXCLUSIVE LADIES STORE derwear, 3. Corsets, Redfery Coats and Suits, Millinery, Iron clad Hosery, Drp Goods, isses and Childrens' Shoes, Et Newmar Dry Good Gompany Ladies' Misses and Childrens' Shoes, Etc. G. W. Newmar Dry Goods Company IMPOHA. KANSAS ERY GOODS Del of all kinds for Men, Women and Children at PRICES. y appreciate the patronage of the colored people ate them to our store. Rorabaugh Dry Goods company Emporia, Kansas. —EVERYTHING IN— GOODS, Ladies' Ready-to- wear Garments ery, carpets and Shoes. handise at reliable prices. Courteous treatment SPACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK. Edward inkelburger DRY GOODS and wearing apparel of all kinds for Men, Women and Children at FAIREST PRICES. We especially appreciate the patronage of the colored people and cordially invite them to our store. DRY GOODS, Ladies' Ready-to-wear Garments, inlinery, carpets and Shoes. Reliable Merchandise at reliable prices. Courteous treatment to everyone SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK. Edw Dunkel Edward Dunkelburger Republican Nominee For clerk of de OF HARVEY C He has made good. Candidate ciate YOUR SUPPORT. A vote for in the RIGHT place. ELECTION TUES When Presenting Anyone ARK of district court FOR HARVEY COUNTY KANSAS. GOOD. Candidate for SECOND TERM and will appre ORT. A vote for him is a vote for the RIGHT ma ECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1912. OF HARVEY COUNTY KANSAS. He has made good. Candidate for SECOND TERM and will appreciate YOUR SUPPORT. A vote for him is a vote for the RIGHT man in the RIGHT place. ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1912. with a piece of Jewelry—WATCH. DIAMOND or SILVERWARE isn't it worth while to feel assured that it is going to give satisfactory wear, that it is the best that can be had for the money? If such a gift has been bought at and has KALE'S name on the package you need give yourself any further concern regarding the quality of the goods Remember the place. Kale's Jewelry Store MOFFET BROS'. NATIONAL BANK CONDUCTS A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS. Capital and Earnings. $65,000.00 Depository for U. S. Postal Savings DEPOSITS GUARANTEED See us Before You make a Loan- We'll Save You Money, Special Attention Given to John Lindas W. W. Charles, J. B. Brown, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr A. M. Moffet, Mark Krouch. Vote For At Kale's... NEWTON. KANSAS of Larned, Kansas REAL ESTATE LOANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS LARNED, KANSAS Condensed statement of the condition of the FOURTH NATIONAL BANK Wichita, Kan., at the close of business on the 20th day of February, 1912. ASSOURCES. Loans and discounts....$1,370,650 83 Overdrafts.....1,873.78 Banking House.....52,485.54 Redemption fund.....10,000.00 U.S. Bonds at par.. $201,000 00 Other high class bonds at par.. 141,754 63 Cash and sight exchange 1,325,610.70-1,668,365.38 Total. $3,103,375.58 LIABILITIES. Capital stock.....$ 200,000.00 Surplus and profits.....217,562.19 Circulation.....200,000.00 Deposits.....2,495,813.4 Total.....$3,103,375.51 B. F. McLean, President. H. T. Case, Vice President. G. G. Tucker, Cashier. E. T. Bleckley, Asst Ca.:ler HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLU- and privileges to women. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each House thereof concurring therein: That the following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas, be hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection, namely: Section 1. The rights of citizens of the state of Kansas to vote and hold office shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex. Sec. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the election for representatives to the Legislature in the year 1912. The amendment to the constitution granting equal rights and privileges to women," and the vote for or against such amendment shall be taken as provided by law. Sec. 2. This amendment, if adopted, shall be known as section 8 of article 5 of the constitution of the state 4 Kansas. Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book. Passed the House February 7, 1911. Passed the Senate February 8, 1911. Approved February 9, 1911. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original House Concurrent Resolution No. 3, row on file in my office. LAWRENCE, KAN. Rev. J. W. Brown is to return to the pastorate of the Saint Luke A. M. H. church of this city. At the final session of the conference held here last week he was named as the pastor for the coming year. Rev. Brown was pastor of this church two years ago and made a fine record. He is a popular minister and the Lawrence church is glad that he is to return. Miss Carile Davis entertained informally for Miss Goldie Duke, of Hopeka. Miss Hazel Hurst, of Wichita, is attending K. U. Miss Florine Mason, who had been visiting Miss Cheysohia Runyon at Lincoln, Neb., has returned and reports a real enjoyable time. Mrs. I. Barker, of Topeka, has been visiting at the home of Mrs. N. Henson for a few days. Mrs. J. Lawson, of Leavenworth, has been visiting at the home of J. H. Escoe for a week and attended the state fair. Mr. Shirley Johnson left Thursday of last week for Washington to accept a government position. Mr. and Mrs. George R. King entertained at their home with a four-course dinner complimentary to Mrs. Lawson, of Leavenworth, Mrs. J. Bowers, of Lansing, Mrs. E. Rice, of Osh Kosh, Wis., Mr. George White, of Pheonix, Aliz, Mr. Geo. Byrd and sister, Mrs. Beitha were also among the guests. All enjoyed themselves and departed for their homes declaring Mrs. King an ideal hostess. Mr. Simon White, of Topeka, Sundayed in Lawrence, the guest of Miss E. Byrd. Mrs. Humer V. Walburn, of Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Brown. Miss Frankie Walker left last Sunday of Oklahoma to teach in the public schools. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown entertained last Sunday week at a delicious and appetizing course dinner at their cozy home on Connecticut street the following: Rev. Harris, Misses Arnicholas Chiles of Topeka, an Ida Garnett and Mrs. Joe Bowler. Mrs. Alice Miller Montgomery Sundayed in Lawrence with her parents. Miss Bertie Ellis has returned from Denver, where she was the guest of her brother and sister, Mrs. Chas. French. Mr. Gracia Burse, of Reno, Sundayed with his mother, Mrs. Mary Hughes. Mrs. Jerry Taylor, of Atchison, attended conference. Mr. Lewis Verder continues very ill. We all wish him a speedy recovery. MAPLE HILL KAN. Ned Scott and three sons of Paxico, attended the supper here Saturday night of last week. Quite a heavy frost fell in these parts recently. Better get ready for the chilly blasts of winter. Mrs. Henry Johnson and daughter are visiting friends in Ekssidge. Jeff Stanley Sundayed in Topeka. Maison Wallace and family Sundyed in Rosaville with Frank Anderson and family. Mrs. Anna Miller is in Topeka visiting friends. It is reported that she will make her future home in that city. John Wallace and butother were the guests of then sister, Mrs. F. Anderson Sunday. For Sale... 240 Acres Good Farm Land... Three miles from Nicodemus, Kan. 50 acres in cultivation. Good farm residence-never-failing water supply. $30 per acre-one-half cash. Address The Plaindealer. Has AR Kinds of .Coal. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Leavenworth Man Forced by Law to Pay Back Subscription. A man in Kansas was sued by a Leavenworth paper for 10 years dellinquent subscription. The jury awarded the paper a judgment for $24, and the court costs were over $109, not counting the attorney fees. KANSAN LIKES MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF LAW! Mr. Albert Ross, of Kansas City, Kansas, who recently went to Ann Arbor, Mich, to attend the Michigan University Law school writes us as follows: "This is a most beautiful place, thirty-seven miles from Detroit. The people treat you so kindly. You get equal accommodations at schools, churches, theatres and at even some well patronized barbershops. Michigan U., is a great school; 5,000 students, 343 teachers, 50 large buildings. There are fifty colored young men; no colored girls attend any department. Many Japanese, fifty Chinese and Europeans, Danes, Swiss, etc. It is a great human molting pot for elimination of race prejudice. In the law department are 898 students, 112 teachers and two lady teachers of law. In the freshman class going in with me are 300 "green men." Every year 1,000 students graduate. Michigan University has the greatest number of senators and representatives, state and Federal judges than any other school in the world. The contact, the attrition of minds and the lasting friendships which the Michigan spirit cements throughout life are the gains to be prized here among these future leading men of America and the world. Manly qualities proven by test win the way here, not color, not pull, not clothes nor money." Mr. D. M. Ferry, the Detroit millionaire seedman, has written Ross a letter of encouragement. HUTCHINSON NOTES. Mr. G. K. Powers, of Boston, Mass., has opened up a first-class tailoring establishment. Mrs. J. W. Thomas, of Meade county, who had been visiting Mesdames J. Davis and Austin Gothard, has returned home. The Imperial Att club went in a body to Sterling last Thursday where they were entertained at the residence of Mrs. Coleman. Mesdames Paul Perkinson, Sam Collins and Ben Crow left Friday for Lyons where they were guests at a birthday party given by Miss Grace Taylor. Mr. W. W. Evans attended the Emancipation celebration at Great Bend and reports a fine time. Miss Cordelia Berry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Berry is quite ill at this waiting. The Household of Ruth held an instruction meeting on Thursday afternoon of last week. Mrs. Bessie Plummer is now Most Noble Governness and the order is progressing under her administration. The Hutchinson colored band gave an entertainment at the G. A. R. hall one evening last week . It was well attended and highly enjoyed. Miss Gladys Dell, of Arkansas City, who visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Carroll has returned to her home. The Ruth Chapter, D. E. S., met on Friday afternoon of last week and held a highly interesting lecture. The Tabernacle Baptist church is progressing nicely under the leadership of Rev. Eilanth. Former Topekan Killed in Omah. Arthur Bert Davis, the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Davis, one of the pioneer families of TopekaTopeka, was killed at Omaha, Neb., on Monday, Sept. 23. He was always very industrious and was formerly employed by the Rock Island railroad as a porter, running from Council Bluffs, Ia., to Phillipsburg, Kansas. He was born in Topeka and lived here until about five or six years ago. He is well known in Topeka and was loved by all. He leaves to mourn his demise two brothers and three sisters: Mr. L. W. Davis, Mr. Ed. J. Davis, Mrs. Anna Lee, of Los Angles, Cal., Carrie Davis of Tacoma, Washington and Mrs. Nannie Ewing, of Saint Paul, Minn., and a host of relatives and warm personal friends. GRANBY, MISSOURI. Prof. Charles Wallace, Neosho, was the guest of Miss R. Embray Saturday afternoon. Miss. C. J. Jefferson returned Friday from Oklahoma where she had been visiting her brother for the past two weeks. Miss. L. Walker received news one day this week telling of the serious illness of her daughter, Miss. Hobson at her home in Chicago, Ill. She departed at once for that place to be her bedside. Miss Naomia Smith, of Springfield, is teaching Lincoln school Mr. Tom Embray and family spent Saturday at the picnic on Hickory creek. Miss. Jonah Patterson is on the sick list. Rev. A. J. Jones preached Thursday evening of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Embray, Mr. and Mrs. H. Browner, Mrs. L. Young, Mrs. J. Patterson, Mrs. M. Gamble were all Jeplin visitors Saturday. Why is a BANQUET HAM? From all the Hams which pass through our little plant about 5 per cent are carefully selected from young corn fed hogs of a specific weight and quality. These are cured and smoked with green hickory wood like our mothers used to do. The result of our care and cleanliness is the BANQUET HAM. Denver's favorite. The Charles Wolf TOPEKA The Knights OF THE The Charles Wolff Packing Company, TOPEKA, KANSAS. The Knights and Ladies OF THE ORIENT. A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of do home-loving man can afford to be without Life In THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT is duly authorized laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a Surety Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For info address Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying Partial Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of death. No home-loving man can afford to be without Life Insurance. THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a reliable Surety Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For information address NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. 519 Kansas Avenue. Topeka, Kansas. OUR MOTTO: "Prompt Payment of Claims." JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARL McNEAL. National President. National Secretary. 519 Kansas Avenue, OUR MOTTO: "Pron JOHN M. WRIGHT National President. THE Ice Cream Depot Wholesale Manufacturer of PURITY ICE CREAM AND GATE CITY BRAND BUTTER. Phone 646. Orders for Parties and Receptions a Specialty.—Special Rates Made to Churches, Lodges, Etc. COFFEYVILLE. - KANSAS. C. F. Claassen, President. C. B. Warkenstein, Vice President, II. II. Johnston, Cashier. The Kansas State Bank. Capital and Surplus. $92,000. NEWTON, KANSAS. C. B. Waikentin, S. M. Swartz, Dr. J T. Axtell, J. H. Linn, J. H. McNair, S. A. Hanlin, J. A. Randalli, J. S. Belgier, Thos. Sheridan, John Olinger, C. F. Claassen. COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR. We are the largest manufacturers of Colored People's Hair. We make Wigs, Switches, Braids, Transformations, and all styles of hair that can comb the same as your own hair. We guarantee satisfaction or money back. We also sell straightening combs, and toilet articles. Our prices are lower than those quoted elsewhere. Send 2c stamp for catalogue. Agents wanted. Humania Hair Co., Dept. "G." 23 Duane Street, New York City. THE PREVENTING MAN FROM GETTING OUT, MURDERING AND KILLING OF SCALE DEFORMATION OF IMITATIONS, GET THE CRIMINAL, UP IN 25 AND 30 BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION. MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMMEDATELY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCEELLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGING CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WILL BE SEND IT TO YOUR DENTAL BROTHERS. SHELL SHOW BOTTLES! LARGE SEED BOTTLES! THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 832 LAKE ST. DEPT. 10 AGENTS WANTED VIRUPA --- M? Company, Ladies NT. Society paying Partial of death. No Life Insurance. Offered by the Superintendent in a reliable information Kansas, iams." McNEAL, al Secretary. Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Ransom of Parsons, Kansas, passed through the city on their way to New Yory City and stopped over to see their brother, Waymon Ransom. They were out sight seeing by Messrs. Clarence Young, Earl Bradshaw and Waymon Ransom. After seeing the sights of Detroit they were accompanied to Mr. Ransom's boarding place, where the landlady, Mrs. Mary Brown, had prepared a nice six o'clock dinner. These present were Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Ransom and Mr. Earl Bradshaw of Parsens, Kan., Mr. Clarence Young of Detroit but formerly of Ft Wayne, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Brown, the landlady, Messrs. Waymon Ransom and Robert May of Kansas. A three course dinner of all the palate could enjoy was served, after which the party was shown the beautiful city of Detroit at night in a taxi. Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Ransom departed at 11 o'clock over the Wabash railroad for Buffalo. FARMS For Negroes Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man, where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Logan county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $10 TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY. Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas. COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK Independence, Kansas, at the close of business Tuesday, February 20th, 9112. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts. $ 916,340.31 Banking house. 10,000.00 Cash and sight exchange. $517,061.20 Demand loans 248,161.55 U. S. Bonds at par. . 141,164 67 Bonds and warrants. 125,000.00 Due from U. S. Treasurer 3,750.00-1,035,137.42 Total. .....$1,961,477.73 LIABILITIES. Capital. .....$100,000.00 Surplus and undivided profits. .....168,516.08 Circulation. .....75,000.00 Deposits. .....1,617,961.65 Total. .....$1,961,477.73 The above statement is correct. GEO. T. GUERNSEY, President. In the discharge of its obligations to the community this bank lends its facilities and its resources in the avenues which make up the business prosperity of Independence and Southeastern Kansas—its desire is to extend helpful service in all directions; to care for the needs of small enterprises as consistently as it does for those of larger proportion. 4 per cent interest paid on time certificates and savings accounts. We loan our funds to our customers. Our management does not borrow for personal purposes. No officer, directr or employee owes this bank a dollar. MADE BY exchange. . $517,061.20 Demand loans 248,161.55 U. S. Bonds at par. . 141,164.67 Bonds and warrants. . 125,000.00 Due from U. REV. G. D. OLDEN Will Disuss the Political Issues of the Day at Elks' Hall, 413 Kans. Ave., MONDAY, Oct. 7, 8 p. m. Music by Jackson's Band. EVERYBODY INVITED. SNOWFLAKE WHITE LAUNDRY SOAP SNOW FLAKE Suitable for Every Use The New Fragrant Glycerine Soap POND LILY For the Toilet and Bath Made of Pure Vegetable Oils COBB'S NO RUBBING SOAP COBB'S No Rubbing Soap OUR GUARANTEE - More than any part of the soap itself may be used, including the soap itself, the soap gums, and the soap curdling agent. Used for laundering delicate fabrics, dainty laces and lace curtains . . . Kansas City Soap Co. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. FETTERS BROS. Prepliers. Graham Retreat Rooms and Board. W. W. GRAHAM, Prop. 907 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. Condensed Statement of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WINFIELD, KANSAS. At the close of business Dec. 5, 1911 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.....$518,254.49 Overdrafts.....9,018.84 U.S. bonds to secure circulation.....100,000.00 Banking House, Furniture and Fixtures.....40,000.80 Bonds for investment.....$65,000.00 Cash and sight Exchange.....$218,268.40 283,268.40 E Capital Stock ..... $100,000.00 Surplus Fund. ..... 100,000.00 Undivided Profits. ..... 19,157.72 Circulation. ..... 100,000.00 Deposits. ..... $596,084.21 Bond account 35,000.00 631,081.21 The above statement is correct. E. W. BOLINGER, Cashier. W. C. ROBINSON, President. Is the place where you can get most anything at reasonable prices. This you can do at the E. R. Moses Mer. Co., OF GREAT BEND KANSAS. Who has been serving the people for over thirty-six years, studying their wants and satisfying them. See them. E. R. Moses Mer. Co. Arkansas City, Kan., Enid, Okla., and Anthony, Kan. Res. Phone 134% Office Phone 134 Richard M. Johnson UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL Private Chapel in Connection Open Day and Night Paola, Kansas The New Fragrant MAKING THE LITTLE FARM PAY --- TO grasp the idea of money making through selecting the better types of live stock farmers need to learn the story of Banastine Belle de Kol, queen of the dairy world. This Holstein cow, now five years old and owned by Dimmick & Bro, Ohio breeders, produced last year 27,194 pounds of milk testing 380 per cent fat. This means over nine gallons of milk per day, or enough to supply thirty-six farm lilies each with a quart of milk daily. If made into butter her fat production would equal 1,322 pounds of butter, or over three and one half pounds per day for 365 days. This is all the more remarkable be cause it was made without her being dry at all before freshening. No other cow has ever produced such an enormous amount of butter fat in a yearly test, and only one has exceeded Banostine's milk record. Banostine Belle De Kol is a strong, vigorous cow of wonderful capacity and weighs in the neighborhood of 1,600 pounds. She is the daughter of Banostine Belle, who was a granddaughter of Euphrasia A., one of the greatest foundation cows the breed has ever produced. The sister of Banostine Belle De Kol is I'lend Hengerveld De Kol Butter Boy. During the time that Banostine Belle De Koi was in the test she received nearly if not all the time more or less enslage and alfalfa. When available she received roots and mixed grain ration, the foundation of which was bran oats. She was also fed some dried DESTRUCTIVE APPLE PEST. Lesser Worm Continues Its Evil Work Even on Fruit in Barrels. In a bulletin on insects which do serious damage to the apple the United States department of agriculture treats of the lesser apple worm. The larvae, it says, do not reach full development as early in the fall as those of the coiling moth and may find their way to barrels with the fruit, where they continue to feed, often doing considerable damage. The picture illustrates apples thus injured as found in barrels in the Washington market, in New York city. The lesser apple worm is probably a native insect, and it infests other fruits, wild and cultivated, including Photograph by United States department of agriculture INJURY BY LESNER APPLE WORMS TO APPLES AFTER HARVIFLING. apples, haws, plums, prunes, cherries, penches and species of cratneugus. It has also been reared from the black knot of plum and from galls on oak and elm. Its life history and habits probably parallel those of the codling moth. It is known to be present quite generally in orchards from Canada south to Georgia and west to the Rocky mountains. It has been found abundantly in apples in the Pugat sound district in Washington and is known also from British Columbia. The schedule of treatments recommended for the coding tooth will be effective in the control of his species The treatment for the treating man is limited almost entirely to spraying the trees with arsenicals, such as patigreen or arsenate of lead. The latter is now principally used. In the east the poison is usually combined with a fungicide. In some sections building of trees is also employed and under special conditions is a valuable addition to spraying. From two to five spray applications are given, according to the section of the country and the season. Of all treatments the first is in the most important. This is given as soon as the blossoms have fallen and has for its object the placing of poison in the calyx cup of each little apple. This treatment may be successfully given during the eight or ten days between the dropping of the petals and the closing of the calyx lobes. Onions to keep well must be stored in a cool and dry place. A little freezing does not necessarily hurt them if they are not exposed to frequent freezing and thawing. Every farmer should get enough pigs to make his own meat next winter. Raccoon is apt to be high, and those who are raising crops to buy their supply are likely to regret it. The best plan is to raise your own meat and have plenty of feed to finish the porkers. Farm and Ranch By C. C. BOWSFIELD best palm, especially when fresh roots were not available. Her grain ration from the first was gradually increased to twenty five pounds or a little more, but later reduced to as low as nine pounds per day. As near as can be estimated, the average amount of grain fed was twelve or fourteen pounds daily. She also received, when it was available, green corn with the stalks and also green clover and any other green feed that might be available, including feed from the pasture. A cow of fair qualities produces four gallons of milk daily. She is not worth keeping for a dairy unless she will do this, and remember it takes no more feed, room or labor for one giving five gallons than for one giving three or four. This reasoning applies with equal force to other kinds of stock, but more particularly horses and swine. It requires only a little intelligent care in selection to raise a horse that will bring $250 to $700, whereas $150 to $200 is the price of an ordinary animal. The feed bill is not a dollar more. In raising rows breeding and selection will produce animals that will earn $100 to $150 a year or that will sell for $100 to $700, while the indifferent kind are worth next to nothing. There is the same difference in breeding hogs. The gain comes chiefly after the owner has produced something a little better than ordinary. This truth applies to poultry, fruit and farming generally. TWO WAYS WITH HOGS. Cars Taken With Animals Repaid Owner In Amount of Pork Yielded. The results of different treatments of hogs came to my notice last spring, when a neighbor sold two average pigs eight weeks old to a man who did not have any other hogs, says a West Virginia correspondent of the American Agriculturist. He bought the two hogs to make pork the next fall and, of course, wanted to give them a good chance to do their best. They were fed wheat middlings, milk and scraps from the table, in addition to the pasture they gathered. They were grade Chester Whites, farrowed in April. These two pigs dressed between 150 and 175 pounds each when about seven months old. The pigs that had not been sold and out of the same litter were allowed to run on pasture, and when corn was ready to feed they were fed enough corn to put them in pork condition, but when slaughtered at about the same time as the other two they only weighed sixty five to seventy pounds each. There was a difference of nearly 160 pounds between these well fed hogs and their mates not so fed, and it was wholly due to different treatments. It is easy to see which was the more economical pork producer—the well cared for hog or the one which got enough feed to barely live until fattening time. The difference in value was almost $10, as pork sold at 10 cents a pound here last fall. The two well cared for hogs did not eat near $10 worth of feed from the time they were separated from their mates until they were slaughtered. Toss these aggravating rocks from the wagon track before the freeze up or you may just count on jolting over them all winter long. It Frightens Them. Do your chickens or your neighbor's fly over your picket fence into your garden? If so, mail a little step to your neighbor's fence into your n little strip to cach post and stretch a white twine string about six or eight inches above the top of the pickets. The same plan will ```markdown ``` apply to woven wire fencing. A white twine string stretched along each panel of fence has all the horrors of the inquisition for a bon, and she will feel tively avoid it. The sketch will give you the idea AA strips, B strings.—A. G. Humphreys. Little Farm Hints. Never mix sun slaked lime with manure, as it will cause the escape of ammonia, one of its most valuable occurrents. Clean out the chaff and hayseed on the barn floor and scatter it over large places in the lots and pastures. This scattered wood represents good manure value, and it should be put in a pore. If you want to push for use in early spring, at the time when dauncey grasses are tipe, sow seed in September or October. Frequently it does not winter well, especially if not protected by covering lightly with litter. Where practicable the fruit on hardshould be planted in autumn. Among the principal advantages are leisure time, better physical condition of soil and the early establishment and consequent chiller growth of trees. Owing to its less hardy nature the pear is to be excaped from the fall planting. 933 Kansas Avenue. Everything in Season. THE CUT RATE MARKET. When You Go To Springfield STOP AT THE DUNBAR CAFE Services Strictly Alacuart. SANUEL H. COX, Prop. Phone J, 2968 Washing an By Electricity has passed the Experi- nized Everywhere as the Most Sa- Method of Doing Work Which is By Most People More Than Any Oth- ELECTRIC WASHERS That Wi- dinary Sized Family for Five Cen- and the Electric Iron is Now so We Speaks for Itself. Our SALES DEPARTMENT Will ances to Your Home for a 30 Day Be Fairer Than That? Kansas Gas & R. CAFE strictly Alacuart. hing and In city has passed the Experimental Stage anywhere as the Most Satisfactory and Doing Work Which is Necessary and People More Than Any Other Part of Do WASHERS That Will Do the War Family for Five Cents Are Now Electric Iron is Now so Well Known That itself. DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of our Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. O Than That? gas Gas & Elect By Electricity has passed the Experimental Stage and is Recognized Everywhere as the Most Satisfactory and Economical Method of Doing Work Which is Necessary and Yet Dreaded By Most People More Than Any Other Part of Domestic Service. ELECTRIC WASHERS That Will Do the Washing for an Ordinary Sized Family for Five Cents Are Now on the Market and the Electric Iron is Now so Well Known That it Readily Speaks for Itself. Our SALES DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of These Appliances to Your Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. Could Anything Be Fairer Than That? Kansas Gas & Electric Co. Kansas Gas & Electric Co. Phone Market 4650. University He THE OPENING OF A NEW THE EDUCATION COLORED AND DESTINED TO BE THE TIONAL CENTER IN THE THE COLORED An opportunity to make money. In the greatest struggle of life. Your children in order that they may women, respected and honored by AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ON EASY TERMS. WE PAY 5 PER CENT DOWN AND THEREAFTER. WARRANTY DEED AND ABSTE Address All Commu University He OKMULGEE, Diversity Heights, OPENING OF A NEW TOWN DEED THE EDUCATION OF THE COLORED RACE DESTINED TO BE THE GREATEST ROAD CENTER IN THE WORLD THE COLORED RACE. Opportunity to make money. A chance to an greatest struggle of life. An opportunity in order that they may become not expected and honored by their fellowmen. Opportunity TO OWN YOUR OWN EASY TERMS. WE PAY ALL TAX CENT DOWN AND $5.00 PRI AFTER. DIVISION DEED AND ABSTRACT OF THE Address All Communications to Diversity Heights KMULGEE, OK THE OPENING OF A NEW TOWN DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATION OF THE AND DESTINED TO BE THE GREATEST EDUCATIONAL CENTER IN THE WORLD FOR THE COLORED RACE. An opportunity to make money. A chance to assist your race in the greatest struggle of life. An opportunity to educate your children in order that they may become noble men and women, respected and honored by their fellowmen. AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME ON EASY TERMS. WE PAY ALL TAXES. TERMS 5 PER CENT DOWN AND $5.00 PER MONTH THEREAFTER. WARRANTY DEED AND ABSTRACT OF TITLE GIVEN. Address All Communications to University Heights Co. OKMULGEE, OKLA. WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise H. Hayes or Pineville, S. G. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and murky hair and Ford's Royal White skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your dermatist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Organized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager. GEO. EYSELL Union Depot D Mail Orders Prompt Opposite Waiting All the Best Brand of W EYSELL DRUG on Depot Drug S Mail Orders Prompily Attended Opposite Waiting Room. All the Best Brand of Whiskey—Bottle Ue KANSAS CITY, MIS t 360 Belle --- 1036 Union Avenue Home Phone West 360 Cor. Central Ave. and Main St. Wichita, Kan. and Ironing Experimental Stage and is Recogn- satisfactory and Economical is Necessary and Yet Dreaded Other Part of Domestic Service. Will Do the Washing for an Or- cents Are Now on the Market Well Known That it Readily Will Send Any of These Appli- Day Free Trial. Could Anything & Electric Co. ket 4650. Heights, Okla. NEW TOWN DEDICATED TO ACTION OF THE RED RACE, IN THE GREATEST EDUCA- TION THE WORLD FOR RED RACE. y. A chance to assist your race e. An opportunity to educate y may become noble men and by their fellowmen. OWN YOUR OWN HOME PAY ALL TAXES. TERMS AND' $5.00 PER MONTH STRACT OF TITLE GIVEN. communications to HeightsCo. OKLA. DRUG CO., Drug Store Impily Attended. Waiting Room. Whiskey—Bottled in Bond. INSAS CITY, MISSOURI WICHITA, KANSAS. POLITICS AT LAWRENCE! Two Worthies Who Ask for and Will Appreciate Your Support at the Election in November. Mr. Cnas. E. Moss, candidate for Clerk of the District Court, merits the honor and confidence of the voters of the Republican party, who have nominated him the second time. Nearly every voter in that county is personally acquainted with him and should vote for him irrespective of party. He is a persistent Republican and does not believe in straying off from his party to adjust matters when they can be adjusted in the party. He is very popular and his many friends should push him forward for the Secretary of State in the next few years. Mr. Moss is an honest, conscientious man and works hard for a living. Before coming to Kansas, he served as County Clerk of Missouri. Unfortunately he lost one of his legs and has been compelled to go on crutches until recently, when he has been trying to accustom himself to an artificial limb for locomotion Mr. J. S. Amick, attorney at law, who is a candidate for County Attorney of Douglass County, is a young man who has made his way up in this world by fair dealing. He was reared in Wellington, Kansas, and is a graduate of the Law department of Kansas University. He is young and vigorous and very careful and conservative and says if he is elected he will use the office to the best interest of the taxpayer; that he will advise the commissioners and other county officers as he does his clients and never bring a suit unless he has grounds to win. He will not make the people miserable and spend their money but better their condition and enable them to save money. Vote for E.R. SIMON The German- American StateBank Capital - $50,000 Surplus - $10,000 Atchison, Kas. Lewis W. Voigt, President H. E. Klostermeir, Vice-President. Wm. Klostermeier, VicePresident. E. A. Mangelsdorf, Cashier. We Solicit Your Patronage. S. E. Cor. Comf and 9th Sts. Ahything You Went For the Home in House Furniture You can find at our store and your patronage will be appreciated. "Home of the Quality Kind." Great Bend Furniture Company, GREAT BEND. — KANS. J. W. Gaston, Preesident D. B. Zook, Vice-President. J. M. Roberts, Sec'y-Treas. W. L. McLaughlin, Genl. Mc'r. The Farmers' Mercantile Co. Hardware, Implements, Buggies, Wagons, Plumbing and Tinning. Corner Fifth and Broadway, LARNED, KAN. Phone No. 5 School Books We are the Appointed Agents for All ADOPTED STATE TEXT BOOKS. Make Exchange of Old Books We carry SCHOOL DESKS in Car Load Lots. We Furnish... GLOBES, MAPS, BLACK BOARDS, CRAYON, BELLS, In Fact Everything Used in the School Room. PENNANTS AND FLAGS. The Goldsmith Book and Stationery Co., WICHITA, KAN. Vote for SAMUEL STEWART Republican Nominee for County Treasurer 2nd Term, Wyandotte, County, Kan Vote for J. C. DAVIS Your Friend Son of an Old Veteran Candidate for Coroner Republican Ticket Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kan. WANTED AGENTS: To write life and insurance policies for Shawnee Co NTÁL LIFE INSURANCE CO Chicago, Ill. T. W. TROUPE, State Agent 128 Lincoln St. Topeka, Kan. State Agent, Star Club CRIPPLE CREEK, COLO KING Every convenience prepared for your entertainment and amusement. Courteous treatment and prompt service. Homemade Davies Recommended In Place of Andes or Channels. An easier and speedier method of reducing beets, carrots, turnips and other roots to pulp than chopping up with a spade or the four bladed chopper sometimes used for this purpose is provided by the cheap homemade grinder illustrated. Any poultryman or stock raiser can make it at trifling expense of time and work and use it with belt wheel for steam or gas engine power, or, if desired or compulsory, a crank and flywheel may be attached and the grinder operated by hand power. Manner of making hopper, attaching legs, braces, etc., is well explained in large illustration; usual illustration X HOMEMADE ROOT GRINDER [From Farm and Fireside] shows sectionally the interior or main working parts. A triangular shaped strip of wood (A) extends across rear side of box, firmly nailed in place behind the spilled cylinder (B), which revolves and does the grinding, and another wooden strip (C), fitted with teeth like the cylinder, extends across front side and slides in grooves or small strips at ends of hopper as an adjustable compass. Teeth may be twelve penny spikes, heads cut off and the remainder driven into cylinder, leaving about a half inch projecting, with ends filed sharp. The distance cylinder teeth are placed apart and position of movable concave, the teeth of which should intersect those of the cylinder, will determine the degree of success to which roots may be reduced. The grinder may be made of any desired capacity. If all its working parts are well made with screws and bolts, it will be very durable and may be run at high speed—Farm and Fire side. SPREAD MANURE NOW. Plow It Under Good and Deep and Watch Results Next Year. Every up to date farmer or landowner knows that the keeping of farm land up to its highest possible state of fertility involves the intelligent use of large quantities of barnyard manure, says Professor Jones of the Idaho station. The question of when and how to apply it most advantageously is, however, sometimes a puzzling one. Particularly is this true in the case of the man who grows small grain only, it being well known, of course, that manure may prove a detriment rather than a benefit when its application is followed at once by a wheat or oat crop. But to the man who makes a practice of growing a cultivated crop each year the disposal of the annual accumulation of born and mature presents no serious problem. He will apply the mature to the land which is to receive the cultivated crop There are two good reasons for sug- gesting that whenever possible barn- yard moisture should reach the fields in the fall rather than in the spring of the year. First, there is less waste of the elements of fertility by the leaching effects of the winter and spring rains; second, when applied in the fall and also turned under by fall plowing decomposition sets in imme- diately, progresses slowly during the winter, then proceeds rapidly with the warming up of the soil in the spring Nitrogen, one of the most important of chemical elements to growing plants, is thus made available for its use even before the crop is planted. Fall plowing, especially when left rough, also puts the soil in the best possible condition for the absorption and retention of the winter and spring rains. Are you testing your seed for germinating qualities? It is a simple matter, and the state ex pariment station will send you full directions for doing it at home. With the Feathered Folk. For fattening chickens buttermilk is a feeder, the above 50 cents per 100 pounds. This is considerably in advance of its value for feeding birds. One of the best things to keep chickens in good health is to have grilled chicken before them at all times. It is the best corrector of the stomach that can be given them. There is nothing that the chickens enjoy more when confined within their quitters than a bank of fallen leaves in which to scratch and explore for insects that are interesting among them. It is impossible to succeed in raising airkers unless you have simple range for them. A wooded range is most suitable, and under these conditions the birds get much of their food with out expense in their owner. No other one thing will cause young chicks to put so close a development or make and keep the heaps growing merely, while busily filling the egg hatcher, the animal food of some kind. When bugs and worms and grasshopper pets and crickets are plentiful now the feathered docks grow and thrive! Farm and Garden Pure Bred Stock Offers Opportunity Even on High Priced Land. The only possible solution of the problem which confronts and affects the whole country in a threatened beef famine during the next five or ten years is for the corn belt farmers to breed and raise more cattle on their farms and not loose from the idea of buying cheap cattle for breeding purposes. It is claimed that farmers will not undertake to raise beef cattle on high-priced land, because of the belief that it cannot be made profitable. With alfaifa, which will grow in most localities in the corn belt states, and by the use of the silo for the preservation of the entire crop of corn instead of only 50 per cent of it, as under present methods, and by the use of a good grade of cattle, particularly of herd headers, the corn belt farmer is assured of abundant money profits as well as the preservation of his soil fertility, without which no system of agriculture can be made permanent or even of a long duration. With the best beef cattle selling on the market for better than $150 per head, and good breeding bulls for not The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale image with a dark background and some white areas that could be interpreted as noise or artifacts. Therefore, no text can be accurately extracted from this image. Photograph by Tennessee agricultural experiment station. much more. It would seem that the present conditions and prospects offer the opportunity of a generation. If not of a lifetime, to the man who would raise beef cattle on his farm, and in answer to the objection that beef cattle cannot be raised profitably on high priced land it is only necessary to say that it is being done and that the careful methods necessary under present conditions not the farmer more profit than he formerly obtained under the conditions which surrounded the cheap beef steer. As an avenue for money making for years to come, the raising of beef cattle on the farm will not be excelled by any other proposition except perhaps the production of dairy cattle in favored localities. For the general farmer throughout the country, the growing of beef bred cattle offers a greater opportunity than any other apparent source of revenue. Now is the time to buy breeding stock, and money lies in the pure bred - Kansas Farmer. PREPARE FOR NEXT SPRING Ground Plowed in the Autumn is Easier to Handle the Coming Year. I find that soil ground broken in the fall is easier to work up in good shape with disk harrows in the spring than that which is freshly plowed in the spring, says a correspondent of Farm Progress. The furrow slices will be better settled down and easier to cut up with the disk than when it is just plowed in the spring and the furrow slices are loose and easy to be thrown about by disks without cutting them up due. I do not claim that grass will not grow to some extent on the land plowed in the fall. I am sure that a good job of plowing done in the fall—and what I mean is the furrow also turned outright over, with the soil in contact with the bottom of the previous furrows will be in better shape after thorough rowing than can be made with the same amount of work on spring plowed land. Save all the liquid fertilizers on the farm in order to be applied where crops are to grow. This will recover the greatest farm waste of our time. James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture Spreading Lime. Ground limestone can be spread quite evenly with an ordinary manure spreader. Cover the bottom of the spreader with some course cheap cloth cold wicks will do, letting them lap, leaving it loose so it can roll under and hold with moving bed, tacking it at one end and probably in center dish the grader at its lowest rate, which is four loads per acre. Spread one fourth of quantity of lime meal over bottom of spreader and it will be scattered quite nicely.—Kural New Yorker. MEN WANTED Immediate Labor at The IOLA PORTLAND CEM the year round. Good wages p 200 men. SEDGWICK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET. State Senator— Frank Nighswonger. Rep. 66th Dist.— A. D. Spencer. Rep. 67th Dist.— Perry D. Plain. Rep. 68th Dist.— Theo. Osweiler. County Clerk— Carl Aley. County Treasurer— Samuel Nolan. Register of Deeds— H. I. Merrill. County Attorney— George McGill. Probate Judge— D. A. McCanless. Sheriff— John F. Millhaubt. Coroner— J. R. Brown. County Superintendent— J. V. Colville. County Surveyor— Ransom Brown. County A. P. L. A. Dist. Judg David S. Clerk Din A. O. J County C Nick E. County C W. M. Judge Citi Grover Clerk Citi H. H. C Marshall M. F. M TH Whe NEWTON Court THE IOLA PORTLAND CEMENT CO. is round. Good wages paid. Free. COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET. — Hswonger. — St.— Cer. — St.— Plain. — St.— Eiler. — — Surer— Plan. Deeds— Ill. ney— Gill. ge— Canless. Hilhaubt. n. Printendent— de. veyor— own. County Assessor— P. L. Arnett. Dist. Judge, Div. 2— David Smyth. Clerk District Court— A. O. Andrew. County Com'r, 3rd D. Nick Elsen. County Com'r, 2nd D. W. M. Ramsdale. Judge City Court— Grover Plerpont. Clerk City Court— H. H. Carr. Marshall City Court— M. F. Morris. Advertisement GO VIA THE A. V. L. H. When traveling NEWTON, HALSTEAD Courteous treatment at The IOLA PORTLAND CEMENT CO.'S Plant the year round. Good wages paid. From 150 to 200 men. SEDGWICK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET. State Senator— Frank Nighswonger. Rep. 66th Dist.— A. D. Spencer. Rep. 67th Dist.— Perry D. Plain. Rep. 68th Dist.— Theo. Osweiler. County Clerk— Call Aley. County Treasurer— Samuel Nolan. Register of Deeds— H. I. Merrill. County Attorney— George McGill. Probate Judge— D. A. McCanless. Sheriff— John F. Millhaust. Coroner— J. R. Brown. County Superintendent— J. V. Colville. County Surveyor— Ransom Brown. County Assessor— P. L. Arnett. Dist. Judge, Div. 2— David Smyth. Clerk District Court— A. O. Andrew. County Com'r, 3rd Dist. — Nick Elsen. County Com'r, 2nd Dist. W. M. Ramudale. Judge City Court— Grover Plerpont. Clerk City Court— H. H. Carr. Marshall City Court— M. F. Morris. Advertisement GO VIA THE A. V. L. ROUTE When traveling between NEWTON, HALSTEAD and WICHITA Courteous treatment to all. PRINT Within 15 Days after placed in our hand within 15 Days after copy placed in our hands any Within 15 Days after copy is placed in our hands any Minute or Pamphlet in a workman like manner cheaper than the "dub" shops that are not equipted to do the work. For Prices Write THE PLAINDEALER. Sees S Si whet a ES ac a ce aL. ie sm wh ‘n e — cin