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CIRCULATE 9,000 Guaranteed I NE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER --- Fourteenth Year. No. 41. Judge Thompson CANDIDATES IN OTHER KANS For the Benefit of the Busy Reader, We Present a Short Sketch of Some of the Good Fellows Who Will Appreciate Your Support. SHAWNEE COUNTY. Joseph H. Ulsh, the Democratic candidate for county commissioner in the Second, Third and ourth wards, is making an aggressive campaign. He is a fine fellow, honest, and competent to fill the office he seeks. Att Hargis, the popular druggist, who is making the race for registrar of deeds on the independent ticket, is a splendid young man—honest, upright and thoroughly reliable. He has many warm friends who are advocating his cause and they intend to leave no stone unturned in search of votes. 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. Mr. S. H. Haines, the present capable and efficient county assessor is a candidate for re-election, and he richly deserves everybody's vote in Shawnee county, because he knows the work, is competent and saves the taxpayers thousands of dollars annually. He is purchasing agent for the county and notwithstanding the advance in prices, he saves over $3,000 yearly in this department. He is a tireless worker and does more for the amount of pay he receives than any official in Shawnee county. Judge E. R. Simon, county attorney, is asking the customary second term. He is a conscientious Republican and has done his whole duty showing special favor to no man or set of men. His high regard for his oath of office has made him friends among all classes, and his numerous friends are vigorously pushing his campaign. Our highly esteemed friend, Mr. F. E. Nipps will be the next county commissioner from the Second, Third and Fourth wards, city of Topka. He is an able business man—careful and painstaking, and his fine executive ability makes him a most valuable man to this community. Mr. Nipps does not believe that a public office should be used to satisfy personal desires, but that the people should be given an honest, fair and square deal on every hand. Mr. Nipps has been local agent for the Missouri Pacific for many years and no man in their service is more trusted than he. It was while serving in the city council that he endeared himself in the hearts of the taxpayers of Topeka. His keen eye, sound judgment and splendid business ability saved the people large sums of money. Everyboy likes F. E. Nipps because he has been tested and found to be pure gold. JACKSON COUNTY We found things at Holton prosperous, the people busy and enjoying life. As in all sections of Kansas, sentiment is growing daily in favor of President Taft. The colored people are sailing under the Taft banner and all express themselves as believing that Kansas is going to give Mr. Taft a good, big majority. Here we met Mr. H. C. Tucker, the genial postmaster. He is held in high esteem and praised by all of the people for the splendid manner in which he conducts the office. Mr. Tucker has had charge of the office just a year and a half, and everyone --- Probate Judge Slimmer is another old timer, having resided in Jackson County for thirty-five years and a staunch, tried, true Republican. He has made a splendid official, and conducts the office on a money saving basis. Two years ago, he pranced under the wire with a majority of 900. He is popular with the colored people, and many of them are lending him active support. While in Holton and Hoyt we talked to many voters about the contest for state senator, and we failed to find one against Hon. B. P. Waggener of Atchison. They say that he has always served them better than any man that ever represented them in that body. He stands for the people and is ever alert to their interest. On everyhand one sees Waggener buttons and the wearers are enthusiastically supporting him. WYANDOTTE COUNTY. Mr. James Meek, present County Attorney of Wyandotte county, is a nominee for re-election. He has always been fair and impartial in his lessly. His host of friends and admirers are confident of his success on November 5th. The colored people of Wyandotte county are supporting John T. Sims, present Probate Judge, for re-election. He is a conscientious, truthful and upright man and has always helped the colored people of Wyandotte county, and merits the support of not only the Republican party, but of all parties, as he is fair and impartial and should be elected by an overwhelming majority. Hon. Jos. H. Taggart, present Congressman from the Second district of Kansas, feels that he will be re-elected again on Nov. 5 by the liberal minded voters of that district as he has done his duty as it was revealed unto him. He says that the colored people will vote for him for he has been their friend. He is now trying to secure the passage of a bill for the building of a levee at Kansas City the work on which will give employment to several hundred colored men for some time. He is in favor of increasing the army with colored men, for he says they make the last fighters, which was proven during the Civil and Spanish-American wars. He is a candidate on the Democratic ticket, but that does not in the least make any difference to his standing in the community, nor does it impair his usefulness in the halls of Congress. ATCHISON COUNTY. Roy C. Trimble, the genial Republican candidate for Sheriff of Atchison county, is making an active personal canvas, and if straws indicate the direction of the wind, he will be the next Sheriff. Mr. Trimble was born and reared in the county—knows everybody and stands high in the esteem of all the people. Hon. W. W. Guthrie, candidate for County Attorney, is one of the best lawyers in the state. He is young, strong and vigorous and has the education, knowledge and ability to give the people an administration of which they will feel proud. He is an active Republican, and those who support him will have nothing to re- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING OCTOBER 11, 1912. Mr. J. W. Orr, of Atchison, Kas., is Democratic candidate for the legislature from the Second district. Mr. Orr is one of the most distinguished lawyers in the West, and was leader in the last meeting of the House. He was on several committees and recommended several bills which were enacted into law and are now on the statutes. He was the author of the general drainage law, which has caused the reclamation of several thousand acres of land by the people of Kansas. He was on the judicial committees to which many important bills are referred before being passed. It was through him that a law was passed compelling railroads and street railways to build viaducts over streets where the traffic of the city would be impeded. He is also champion of the utility bill, which is now a law and gives perfect satisfaction to the public. While he served in the capacity of legislator for the people he was at personal loss financially, for he enjoys a lucrative practice at law, but still sacrifices this to devote his interest to the upbuilding of the commonwealth. His friends say if the senatorial fight is very interesting they will push him for the place, as there is no other man more competent to fill the place than he. He has practically no opposition for the position he now seeks, as all parties are doing all they can to reelect him. GREENWOOD COUNTY. Mr. Perry Clemens, Democratic candidate for state auditor, is a native son, and cashier of the First National Bank of Hamilton, Greenwood county. He is capable and competent to fill the office he seeks, and a splendid business man, and if elected would render good service to the state. He comes from a family of Warriors. His father served in the late Civil war, and his mother had three brothers that followed the Old Flag through the Southland, one of whom never returned. His father was with Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea, and ended with him at the Nation's Capital. He was in many engagements, beginning at Iouka, Miss., and assisted many colored people to freedom. Young Clemens inherits that friendliness for colored people, and says that if elected, he will act as in the past, always accord them a square deal, and a man's chance. Mr. Clemens was in Topeka during the Woodrow Wilson rally, and made many warm friends while here. HUTCHINSON, RENO CO. Mr. E. T. Poote, the present county attorney, is a candidate for a second term on the Democratic ticket. He is a young man, having two years as county attorney of Reno county and made one of the best the county ever had. He shows no favors when it comes to administering the laws of the commonwealth. He stands at the head of his profession, a lawyer with great ability, well schooled along all legal lines, fearless in his convictions and performs the duties of his office without fear or favor to the evil doer. The people of Reno county will return him again to the office of county attorney. He is a man of his word, unassuming in his manners, easy to approach and has made a great success in his profession. He is a man of great executive ability and one who the people will remember on Nov. 5th as one of the county officials who has served them so faithfully in the performance of the duties of his office and who has also saved many dollars for the people We present to our many readers of this district the platform of Mr. E. E. Frizell. He will carry it out to the letter. He is a man who has labored and struggled through life and has gone to the top of the ladder of fame, and is known throughout Kansas as a good roads booster. He has been mayor of Larned for sixteen years without salary, as he has always contributed his salary to the poor and needy. FRIZELL'S PLATFORM I stand for the principles advocated by by the progressive Republicans. I believe in the initiative and referendum, the recall, a presidential preference primary and the election of United States Senators by popular vote. Mankind struggled for ages for the privilege of self-government. I believe it to be the highest duty that rests upon an American citizen to take an active interest in all public questions and see to it that this becomes and remains, in fact well as in name, a government of, for and by the people. I stand for a Greater Western Kansas. I believe the possibilities of this section of the state are enormous. I am in favor of all things in reason that will tend toward the development of these possibilities. Especially do I believe in the development of irrigation. by running his office on an economic basis. TO THE PUBLIC:—The under-signed members of the Reno County Bar, believing that efficiency, accuracy and accommodation are much more largely to be considered in the selection of Court officials than the political affiliations of the candidate hereby commend to the favorable consideration of the voters of Reno county for the office of Clerk of the District Court, Carl A. Richardson who is a candidate for that position. During the past four years Mr. Richardson has faithfully, carefully and cheerfully served the resident of this county and members of the Bar in the capacity of Deputy Clerk. He has proven himself to be an excellent official in a position when efficiency is necessary; and believing that the best interests of all concerned will be subserved by the election of a clerk who is familiar with all the details of the office rather than one who is not, we heartily recommend Mr. Richardson to the voters of Reno County. C. E. Branine, Judge Sheridan Plough H. Whiteside P. L. Martin A. C. Malloy W. H. Lewis P. P. Hettinger R. A. Campbell A. W. Tyler R. L. Burns P. J. Benscoter S. G. Toole H. S. Lewis C. M. Williams P. Dumont Smith W. G. Falkchild Ray H. Tinder G. V. Kickseeker Warren H. White Eustace Smith Van M. Martin Walter P. Jones C. E. Deming NEWTON, HARVEY CO. Ruth F. Mitten, candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools, has been in school work for eighteen years, having begun teaching when she was but eighteen years of age and gave great satisfaction, teaching in both rural and graded schools. She graduated from the High school of Mendota, Ill., and the Illinois State Normal at Normal, Ill. She taught a rural school in Harvey county for three years and was principal of the Lincoln school in El Dorado for one year, and then entered the city schools of Newton as teach- . part of the state pays the state taxes and fully none of the state will believe in Wea- reiving its equitable new state institutions, the share of all state State Senator I shall rest interests of my shall consider my- of my constitueats, my highest aim to be representative and to will to the best of E. E. FRIZELL. er. From the Newton school she was elected to her present position and was given a handsome majority. It has not been denied that the people did a wise act when they nominated and elected such an efficient and able educator as Ruth E. Mitten to take charge of the educational work in this county. She stands at the top of her profession with other educators throughout the state. She has time to discuss school work with any rural teacher for the improvement of the school work at all times. We predict that the people of Harvey county will elect her by a larger majority than she received before. KINSLEY, EDWARDS CO. Mr. St. Manuel of Kinsley, is a candidate for county treasurer on the Republican ticket, and no better man could have been nominated for this important office than he. He is a man just in the prime of life. He was born in 1869, and came to Kansas in 1884, at which time he settled in Edwards county, Kansas, and seeing the great need for work along educational lines he taught school for ten years in this county. He has contributed both time and money to the party. The office of the county treasurer is one of the most important in the gift of the people and at the same time one of the gravest responsibilities. While the incumbent should be a man of well known integrity, honesty of purpose, it must not be presumed that these qualifications, excellent as they are of themselves, are sufficient. If the office is no sinecure, but requires careful attention to the details and executive ability of no mean order. The calls upon the treasurer are numerous and during the year involves great sums of the people's money. To see that this is properly handled and properly accounted for and paid out properly is a matter that requires great ability. In person Mr. St. Manuel is quiet, unassuming, agreeable in his address, cordial in his speech, and all who have had the pleasure of his acquaintance are warm in their admiration of his many good qualifications, both of mind and heart, and these are by no --- Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed Price $1.50 Per Year. means limited, but comprises a large number of people residing in all portions of the county. Possessing of the ability and standing in the estimation of the people his candidacy has much to commend it. He is a warm champion of the American principles and American institutions, a firm believer and a warm advocate of the public school system, and a friend of law and order, and a believer in the doctrine of human liberty as exemplified in the Constitution of our country. By reasons of this and other noble qualifications he has a large following among all the classes of citizens and they desire to see him elected to the office of county treasurer of Edwards county. F. L. Wellman for Register of Deeds We take great pleasure in presenting to our many readers the name of Mr. F. L. Wellman, the man who has been register of deeds of Edwards county for three terms and the good people of that county say that they are going to return him again to the office of register of deeds for another term. He is a man who believes in treating every man as a man regardless of his-color or religion. He further says that he is the servant of the people, and not the people his servants. Mr. Wellman has been residing in Kinsley for twenty-five years. He was born in New York. He is highly respected by all who know him, is well educated and has been a life long Republican of the old type. We predict his re-election on his record, which shows that he has made one of the best registers that the county ever had or needs to ever have. 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 ever 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 one of the best equipped offices found anywhere. He is well versed in law and has the confidence of the people. Mr. J. C. Davis is a candidate for conquer 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 from the ranks. He heartily indorses 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. The man who claims that he know all the things that another man will not do is wiser than the old owl which never sleeps. There is only one all-wise One in the known universe, but some people have got to the place where they claim that they are up on the level with that One. The man who never stops to think when a new proposition is sprung to him usually gets stung for his not thinking, and he gets just what he deserves for not doing so. The farmer who is getting the best prices for his products that he ever got in his life and has the gall to kick because he is not getting a little more is to be pitied for the want of respect for the wishes of his fellowmen. After you have let the other fellow out talk you there is little comfort in going to court to get back what you have lost, for by the time you pay the lawyer and get something for the time you will lose you will be the loser just the same. The colonel was so busy denying that any trust money was spent in his campaign of 1001 that he forgot that $240,000 of Harriman's, the $150,000 of Morgan's and the $100,000 of Standard Oil, but since these big financiers gave it for the good of the country, there need be no denying for the giving. The agitator is the fellow who reaps the harvest caused by the discontent and unrest stirred up by his harangues. Many a man is making a handsome living by the gift of gab. With some people it is the sound of the voice that cuts the mustard, no matter how senseless the words may be. The abundance of moisture last winter, the warm weather and timely showers of the summer have put the farmer in a position to be envied by the town guy, but from the reports of the spell-binders and agitators they are in need of a change, but just the nature of that change has not yet been made known. If we stop to think how many able bodied people are idle because they desire to be so and would not work if given a chance we can figure in some of the high cost of living, for it is a certainty that some body is supporting them and it is just as likely to be you as the other fellow, so when you lay by a dollar for a rainy day, put in a few extra pennies for the loafing element. In the past few years the people have been railing against the trusts and especially against Wall street, but from the recent facts developed Congress it would appear that the people should bow down in sack cloth and ashes for railing against their best friends, for Mr. Morgan and Mr. Petkins have been donating to the campaign funds just for the "good of the country." Just where the good comes to the people is left to the Teddymoose to tell, since he has been the recipient of the greatest good from these contributions, running up into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Miss Amanda Oliver and nephew, Little Walter Glenn, went to Omaha Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan cloudy, of Paxico, made a business visit to the city Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Anderson spent Sunday evening with Mation Wallace and family. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bolton and family were the guests of Jerry Cruthers and family at Alma Sunday. Mr. Ed. Farrar made a business trip to Topeka Friday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. James Officer of Paxico, drove down to catch No. 40 to go to Tepcha, but the train being late, they postponed the trip. A number from this place attended the social in Paxico Saturday night. Mr. S. Oliver and family have moved to the west part of the city, where they have purchased a home. Lee Bradly met with a painful accident last week. While shopping with a sharp axe, the tool in some way glanced and badly cut his foot. Clarence Welch was painfully cut about the shoulder one day last week. The accident occurred while in the act of threading a binder. For your entertainments, parties, balls, celebrations, etc., consult The Plaindealer for prices on printing. M. PRESIDENT TAFT'S DEEP SYMPATHY FOR THE RACE. I am fully alive to the heart pangs that a colored man endures when suffering from the contemptuous insults of white men not at all his equal either in point of intelligence or devotion to duty. I know the sense of injustice that has oftentimes burned itself into his breast when he realizes that his rights have been trampled upon and his claims to fair treatment rejected solely because of the color of his skin—President William Howard Taft. "I KNOW THE BURDENS YOU HAVE TO BEAR." I know the burdens you have to bear. I can understand the disadvantages under which you labor. I know of your sufferings, mental and otherwise, and humiliations. I can understand what they are and how hard they are to bear, but I want you to know that there are a lot of good people in this world who sympathize deeply with you and are anxious to help you in your hard course—From Speech of President Taft at Georgia Industrial School, Ga., May 1, 1912. I cannot consent to take the position that the door of hopes—the door of opportunity—is to be shut upon any man, no matter how worthy, purely upon the ground of race or color—THEODORE ROOSEVELT. TEN YEARS LATER----1912. It would be much worse than unleasal to try to build up the Progressive party in these southern states, where there is no real Republican party, by appealing to the Negroes or to the men who in the past have derived their sole standing from leading and manipulating the Negroes.—THEODORE ROOSEVELT. PROGRESSIVE NATIONAL CONVENTION THE OPEN DOOR Adapted from the Philadelphia Ledger; HUTCHINSON, KAN. The Imperial Art club held their first meeting of the season with Mrs. Coleman of Sterling, Kan., Septebmer 26, who is a member of the club. The club was called to order by the president, Mrs. R. B. Perkerson. Roll call and all responded with a quotation from Shakespeare. After the transaction of business election of officers was in order. Mrs. P. Washington, president; Mrs. L. Gothard, vice-president; Miss M. Barnett, secretary; Miss Bessie Bell, assistant secretary; Miss Rhoda Nelley, treasurer; Mrs. L. Collins, historian; Mrs. J. Bell, critic; Mrs. M. P. Johnson, chaplain; Mrs. W. H. Perkerson, reporter; Mrs. H. Wickliffe, embroidery teacher; Mrs. R. B. Perkerson, journalist. An excellent program was rendered as follows: instrumental solo, Miss B; bell, paper, "Life of Shakespeare," Mrs. W. H. Perkerson; vocal solo, Miss M. Barnett; club paper, Miss V. Bell; instrumental solo, Mrs. Tolle; vocal solo, Mrs. L. Collins; paper, Mrs. R. B. Perkerson; vocal solo, Miss W. Stratton; reading, Mrs. S. Wickliffe; news idioms, Mrs. P. Washington; Mrs. M. Taylor and daughter, Miss Crace Taylor, of Lyons, Kan., made interesting talks, which were highly appreciated by all. Mrs. Taylor extended a hearty invitation to the club which was highly accepted. Mrs. Keins and Mrs. Williams of Sterling, Kan., were also guests and both made good and encouraging talks. Mrs. Coleman made an ideal hostess. In the dining room two long tables were decorated with flowers and fruit which made the center piece and a delightful three course lunchon was served. Before eating each member gave a toast to the hostess. All came away rejoicing, looking forward for the time to go again. The City Federation of clubs will meet this week at the C. M. E. church. After 8:30 visitors will be admitted as there will be a program rendered and refreshments served. The Toussaint L'Overture club met for the first time after vacation at the residence of Mrs. N. O. Berry. At which time they decided to meet the first and third Thursdays. The following officers were elected: Mrs. N. O. Berry, president; Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, secretary; Mrs. J. Freeman, treasurer. The Imperial Art club never met last Thursday as planned but will be entertained Thursday at the residence of Miss Rhoda Neely with Miss Maud Barnett as hostess. The Handy Literary society will meet for organization at M. and O. hall next Friday evening. The A. M. E. church has organized itself into four different clubs for the purpose of aiding the $100.00 rally to be given sometime in November. For the same purpose Rev. T. M. Reeves has offered his assistance to give a play entitled, "Thirty Years of Freedom." Miss Hazel Holmes is on the sick list this week. The two Misses Reeves of Edina, Mo., are visiting relatives at present in the city. Mr. Eddie Saunders and wife have moved to Waterloo, Iowa, where he has a position with C. H. McBurney Dry Goods Company. PITTSBURG, KANSAS. The eighth anniversary of Sahara Chapter, O. E. S., was fittingly observed Monday evening at People's Progressive hall. Mrs. John Craft visited in Columbus last week. A large delegation of Baptist left Monday night for Kansas City to attend the State Convention and among them were Rev. and Mrs. John Elias, Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Williams, Mrs. Emma Cole, Solomon Hester and Miss Marcella Young. Mrs. Emma Isaac and Mrs. Crouch were Girard visitors Sunday. Messra W. O. Perry, and Walter Hughes were Pittsburg visitors on Tuesday evening. Mrs. D. A. Jefferson was in the city Wednesday evening the guest of Mrs. Neal Pierce. She was en route to her home in Coffeyville form a trip to Chattanooga, Tenn. Mr. Rayworth Cole is preparing to take the examination for civil service soon. We wish him much success. Mrs. Maggie Balling will leave soon for West Virginia and the east to visit relatives. Mrs. Balling came west about twelve years ago with her husband and has never been home since. She expects to be gone about two months. Will also visit New York, Cincinnati and Springfield, Ill., returning home near the holidays. She will meet her daughter, Miss Lucille at Charleston, West Va., who will perhaps accompany her on her return to Pittsburg. The new A. M. E. church is still towering and is expected to be ready for occupancy by the last of November. Graham Retreat Rooms and Board. W. W. GRAHAM, Prop. W7 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. CONDENSED STATEMENT OF First - National - Bank OF CHANUTE. June 14th, 1912. RESOURCES. Loans ..... $379,450.12 U. S. Bonds to secure Circulation..... 100,000 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds. 500 00 Bonds, Securities, Etc..... 69,490 62 Banking House, Furni- ture, Etc..... 22,500 00 Other Real Estate Owned 18,000 00 Cash & Sight Exchange 198,981 17 LIABILITIES. Capital ..... $100,000.00 Surplus ..... 20,000 00 Undivided Profits ..... 16,075 35 Circulation ..... 100,000 00 Deposits ..... 552,846 50 $788,021.91 The above statement is correct. A. N. 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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. dealer October 4, 1912.) In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas: Roy Gaskin, Plaintiff, vs. Atoka Gaskin, Defendant. NOTICE. State of Kansas, County of Shawnee. 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. ARTHUR J. BOLLINGER, Plaintiff's Attorney. Attest: C. W. Bower, Clerk District Court. (Seal) * In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. Daisy McMinn, Plaintiff. Walter McMinn, Petitioner State of Kansas to Walter McMinn: You are hereby notified that you are sued in an action in the District Court of, Shawnee County, Kansas, wherein Daisy McMinn is plaintiff and Walter McMinn is the defendant, and that the petition in said action was filed in the Clerk's office of said court on the 25th day of September, 1912, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 23d day of November, 1912, judgment will be rendered against you in said action, granting the plaintiff a divorce from you. Clerk of the District Court. (First Published in Topeka Plaindealer October 14, 1912.) Miss Mollie Aldridge of Junction City, is authorized to solicit subscriptions for the Plaindealer. She is now in Iowa. Howard's Confectionary Ice Cream, Sherbert, Ices and Candies. R. L. HOWARD, Manager. 514 Main St. Osawatomie, Kan. When in SALINA Call at the PALACE Dining Hall Phone 833. FOR FIRST CLASS MEALS. Meals 25c. Beds 25c. When in SALINA Call at the PALACE Dining Hall Phone 833. FOR FIRST CLASS MEALS. Meals 25c. Beds 25c. MRS. ROSA B. SMITH, - Proprietor. 334 N. Santa Fe, Salina, Kana. "Fitright" Overalls and Coats Quality and Workmanship Unsurpassed. MADE BY The Ranny-Davis MERCANTILE COMPANY Condensed Statement of THE FIRST NATIONAL 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.. 83,819,56 J. W. Gaston, President D. B. Zeek, Vice-President. J. M. Roberts, Sec'y-Treas. W. L. McLaughlin, Genl. Mg'r. The Farmers' Mercantile Co. Hardware, Implements, Buggies, Wagons, Plumbing and Tinning. Corner Fifth and Broadway, LARNED, KAN. . 'Phone No. 5 Anything You Want 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. School Books We are the Appointed Agents for All ADOPTED STATE TEXT BOOKS. Make Exchange of Old Books We carry SCHOOL DESKS in Car Lead Lets. We Farninsh.. 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. --- 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 Sollicit Your Patronage. S. E. Cor. Com'1 and 8th Sts. Prof. W. F. King was called to Kansas City on the 4th on business. He returned on the 7th and was able to resume his duties at 9:00 a.m. that morning. Rev. J. W. Williams filled the pulpit at the St. Johns A. M. E. church on the 6th at 8:00 p. m. Mrs. Annie Moore and Mrs. Ellen Lee left here on the 6th for Kansas City. Mrs. Moore will visit her son Mr. Alex. Baxter and Mrs. Lee will visit her brother, Mr. Joe Brown. Mrs. W. W. Ewing's sister, who has been visiting her for the last month, left for her home in Arkansas on the 8th. Several of the school girls that were attending high school were stopped. Some are now attending at Cherokee and others at Columbus. Mr. A. R. Phillips left here on the 5th. His whereabouts are unknown. Mrs. S. A. Kinnell left here on the 7th for Kansas City to attend the State Convention. Miss Nellie Lindsey entertained the young people on the 5th at the home of Mrs. John Shaw in honor of her 14th birthday. Mrs. Rachel Penington Bash Laid to Rest. Mrs. Rachel Penington Bush was born in Marshall, Mo., March 2nd, 1880, and died September 27, 1912. Miss Penington was joined in holy wedlock to Mr. C. D. A. Bush, December 20, 1902 in Garden City, Kansas. The result of that union there is one child, Claudius J. Bush. Mrs. Bush is survived by her husband, C. D. A. Bush, a son, Claudius J., of Pueblo, Colo., a sister, Mrs. Zera Penington Green, a brother, Author Penington, two aunts, Mrs. Wilson Penington Carter, all of Garden City, Kan., Mrs. George Penington Smith, of Kansas City, Kan., and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their lost. Mrs. Bush did not suffer for attention or anything else that money could buy. Mr. Bush answered every request of his wife; carrying her to every place suggestsed by her physician, seeking health. Her aunt, Mrs. George Smith of Kansas City, Kansas, after loosing her husband, came to Pueblo and remained with Mrs. Bush trying to nurse her back to health, but providence decreed it differently. Rev. J. B. Holmes, pastor of St. John A. M. E. church of Pueblo, Colo., of which Mrs. Bush was a member at the time of her death preached the funeral sermon in a most touching manner. The floral offerings were beautiful, especially those from the Eastern Star Chapter No. 45 of Pueblo, Colo., of which Mrs. Bush was an active member, and Mrs. Roy Handy of Denver, Colo. Mrs. James Murrell of Pueblo, cColo., attended the funeral and was a source of comfort to the bereaved family. Resolutions. Eastern Star Chapter No. 45 of Pueblo, Colo., of which Mrs. Bush was Worthy Matron: Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to take out of the world our dear sister, Rachel Penington Bush, who for nearly a year presided over our Chapter so lovingly and impartially, and Whereas, The chapter was accomplishing so much under her administration, therefore be it Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved in this the saddest of all hours, and be it further Resolved, That we bow our heads in submission to Him who doeth all things well. Mrs. Fielding Webb entertained the ladies quilting club, Wednesday, October 9th. Mrs. C. Savages of Denver, Colo. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Williams. Mr. J. B. Fleming of Horton, Kansas spent a few hours in the city visiting friends. Dr. E. A. Harris of Springfield, Mo. and Misses Viola and Josephine Martin of Kansas City, Mo. motored to Leavenworth Sunday. Miss Beatrice Martin returning with them. Mrs. Claud Grayson of St. Joseph, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Adam Tolliver. Mr. Lawrence Wulton returned home after several days visit in Kansas City. Mrs. J. Lawson has returned after several weeks visit at the home of J. H. Escoe, Lawrence, Kansas. Atty J. H. Guy of Topeka, Kansas, was in the city on business a few days. 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 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. Ramsdale. Judge City Court— Grover Pierpent. Clerk City Court— H. H. Carr. Marshall City Court— M. F. Morris. Advertisement 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 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 ICE CREAM. 23d and Lincoln Sts. TOPEKA, KS. Star Club JOHN H. HARRIS Every convenience prepared for your entertainment and amusement. Courteous treatment and prompt service. Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a maize 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 bush ness, write Attorney at Law, Russell Springs Kansas. For Sale.... 240 Acres Good Farm Land... Three miles from Nicedemus, Kan.—50 acres in cultivation. Good farm residence—never-falling water supply. $30 per acre—one-half cash. Address The Plaindealer. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer September 20, 1912.) PUBLICATION NOTICE 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 Plff. 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. 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. GO VIA GO VIA THE A. V. L. ROUTE When traveling between NEWTON, HALSTEAD and WICHITA Courteous treatment to all. Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit. Loose Wills Biscuit Co. 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 linetype machine and paper will be out repu. Newton Steam Laundry Best Work in the city----Our Wagons Encircle the City. This place which is celebrated for its curative waters is only thirty two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS. SANFORD W. ING, : : Proprietor THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $1.00 POSTAGE PAID. LADIES LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and luxuriant head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the Magic dries the hair, removing the dandruff, and it will straighten the current head of hair. The Magic will not turn or lace the hair, because the comb is perforated. The steel hair bar which keeps the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a handbag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for 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 with an entire meal, while good butter lends a nutritional charm. The delicious flavor of "Meadow Gold" Butter is particularly enticing. Its rare richness appeals to the most fastidious palate. Sold by all dealers who are butter particular. Its Flavor Wins Favor 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. The Kansas City-Western Railway. Good Things to Eat. Quick Service JONES' RESTAURANT 705 Union St., Coffeyville, Kansas Elegantly Furnished Rooms. Reasonable Prices. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. In the approaching November election the voters will have their choice for United States Senator between a Democrat robbed in the garments of republicanism, which is nothing more or less than a rank fraud, and an honest, straightforward Democrat. Hon. William H. Thompson, the nominee of the Democratic party, is an open and avowed supporter of the party which honored him with its confidence, loyal and patriotic to its principles, and stands open and above board for the national platform and candidates of his party, while Walter R. Stubbs, who is masquerading under guise of a Republican, is doing everything in his power to defeat the party under whose colors he is sailing. Every known trick in dirty politics has been resorted to by him and his cohorts to destroy the Republican party. All such venomous reptiles are in need of their heads being caved in with a brickbat, but since some good man would have to suffer for the best service ever rendered to the state, it is better to kill him with the keen edge of the ballot. Some people can commit any kind of crime from stealing a party and all its machinery to lynching colored people for the fun there is in it and escape punishment but others who harm none but themselves must take their abode in the penal institutions of the city, county or state. Judge Wm. H. Thompson is the man to vote for and thus rid the country of one of the most dangerous demagogues that ever sat foot in shoe leather. CHARLES SESSIONS One of the best men that ever served Kansas in any official capacity, is Mr. Charles Sessions, the present secretary of state. He is popular with the people and has more good, warm, personal friends than any one man in Kansas. His administration has been honest, clean and straightforward, showing neither fear nor favor to friend or foe; he simply preformed his duty as prescribed by law. Mr. Sessions is an old time newspaper man, and did much to keep the Republican party in tact in Kansas, and his re-election to the office of secretary of state will be but a fitting reward for the many good things he has done for the party. This writer can recall back in the '90's, when it seemed that Charley Sessions was the only Republican left in Kansas. He made a good game fight, his ready pen was one of the mighty agencies that assisted in bringing the wandering sheep back to the fold. Re-elect Charley Sessions? Well, we should say yes, and The Plaindealer is going to help. The untimely death of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor will be deeply regretted by the English public and by his many admirers in this country. He was the son of a native doctor of medicine of Sierra Leone (South Africa), and an English mother, but was born in London, August 18, 1875. His early life was spent in Croydon, near London, and he gained his first musical experience, like so many English composers, singing in a church choir. He became a violin student at the Royal College of Music in 1890, and also studied composition under Sir Charles Villiers Stanford. He attracted wide attention while still a student by his setting for chorus and orchestra of "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast," which was produced in 1898 at the Royal College. He subsequently added two other sections to this work. "The Death of Minnehaha" and "Hiawatha's Departure," thus completing the work which, in spite of much activity, still must be regarded as his finest composition. Coloridge-Taylor has been active in all branches of composition in the larger form, besides anthems and songs, orchestral suites, a symphony, chamber music, incidental music to important dramatic productions. His most recent composition was a concerto for violin and orchestra specially written for Miss As a composer of songs Coleridge-Taylor has been very successful. Two well-known examples of his work in this connection are "My Algonquin" and "Thou Art." These works well represent the chief characteristics of his style of composition—rich, warm melody, striking and unusual harmonies, and very attractive rhythms. Coleridge-Taylor has done for the Negro in music what Paul Lawrence Dunbar has done in literature. He is not destined, perhaps, to find a place among the immortals on the summit of Parnassus, but he was a sincere, truthful artist, who always had something interesting to say, and could at times rise to passionate heights. The general character of his music had points of resemblance to that of Dvorak, Grieg and Tchaikowski. No man was more deeply concerned for the honor of his art than was Coleridge Taylor. He could not hear that music should be slighted on any way. The writer was once present at a concert given by a ladies' string orchestra in Croyden, at which Taylor was conducting. The audience was a somewhat fashionable one, and did not see why it should stop talking for the sake of the music. No sooner had the music started than a loud murmur buzzed down from the gallery. Suddenly Coleridge-Taylor rapped the desk, stopped the orchestra, turning glaring on the audience and shouted, "Silence! The concert cannot go on while this noise continues." It discontinued with a far like the breaking-off of a talking-machine record. He married an English wife, the daughter of one who befriended him in his struggling days, and leaves two children, a boy and a girl named, respectively, Hiawatha and Minnehaha, after the two principal characters in his most famous work. He was a man of great refinement, and never failed to do everything in his power to encourage and assist those less fortunate than himself in the difficult profession of music. LINCOLN, NEBR Mr. Monroe E. Williams left last Saturday for Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. F. - Pearson, Mrs. Ida Todd and son, William, were Omaha visitors last week. Rev. W. T. Osborne and Mrs. Osborne passed through this city last Friday en route from Montana to his new charge at St. John's A. M. E. church at Omaha. Rev. Williams of Seattle, Washington, was in the city last week. H. M. Williams is on the sick list this week. Mr. Lewis Harris returned home last week and is confined with illness. A Democratic club has been organized in our midst and Paul L. Moore was chosen president. Mr. Samuel Z. Westerfield has opened a peat restaurant on North Ninth St. It is first class in every respect.' Mr. Westerfield is a very energetic young man and we wish him success. Gov. Chester Aldrich spoke to a large crowd at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday night. His speech was very interesting. A grand rally at Mt. Zion third Sunday in October. All are cordially invited. EMPORIA. KAN. The citizens of Emporia have been especially favored during the past week by the presence of Mr. S. P. Johnson, a former citizen of our town, but recently of Los Angeles, California. The occasion of his visit was the fact of his having been in Terre Haute, Indiana, attending the National Convention of United Hod Carriers Union. Those who contributed in a special manner to his enjoyment were, Mesdames L. D. Taylor, L. Harris, A. Weeks, A. Reeves, O. Flowers, F. Stafford and Mr. E. I. Henderson. Each of the good dames mentioned above strove to make her luncheon the most bountiful, but coming as they did on different days and at varied hours none could be pronounced superior to the other and each was acknowledged to be the best. We hope Mr. Johnson will come again and bring his wife and babies. PITTSBURG, KAN. The Pittsburg, Kansas Progressive Company held their annual meeting, first week and elected the following officers President, J. W. Pierce; vice president, John Eason, general manager, J. T. Ellas; treasurer, R. G. Glenn; secretary, S. A. Williams; janitor, Willis James; assistant secretary, J. R. Robin. The company is doing fine and the colored people of Pittsburg should be proud of such an organization. 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 dark, indistinct area.] room in the front where you will find the latest daily and Sunday papers. 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. 404% Kansas Ave. nd. phone 918. TOPEKA DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 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: dell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Red DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases... Office and Residence, 827 Madison St. Bell phone 1091 Both phones 774. Res., Bell 644 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibler's 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 Phillips' Restaurant, Everything First Class WEIR CITY, KANSAS. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Advertisement S. B. RIGGS, Republican Candidate For REPRESENTATIVE Larned, Fawnee 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. Progressive... Having had 25 years experience in surveying and civil engineering in Sodgwick 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. 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. 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. R.B.Lynch, McManus 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 Will Appreciate Vote for FRANK FITZWILLIAM for County Attorney of Leavenworth, County. TOM LARKINS Candidate for Sheriff 2nd Term, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kan. Vote For CARL A. RICHARDSON Republican Candidate for Clerk of the District Court. Hutchinson, Kansas. A vote for Carl Richardson is a vote for the right man in the right place. HON. W. H. THOMPSON OF GARDEN CITY. Judge of the 32nd Judicial District For U. S. SENATOR. Vote for FRANK FITZWILLIAM for County Attorney of Leavenworth, County. TOM LARKINS Candidate for Sheriff 2nd Term, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kan. Vote For CARL A. RICHARDSON Republican Candidate for Clerk of the District Court . Hutchinson, Kansas. A vote for Carl Richardson is a vote for the right man in the right place. E. T. FOOTE Democrat Candidate for County Attorney Second Term Hutchinson, Reno County, Kan. Election Nov. 5th, 1912 Vote for CHAS. E. MOSS, Republican Candidate for Clerk District Court Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. Vote for J. S. AMICK, Candidate for County Attorney, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. Vote for J. M. CHAIN Republican Candidate For County Treasurer A resident of Sedgwick county for thirty-four years and thoroughly qualified to fill the position. Will Appreciate Your Support. --- Come and let us show you our new hair goods-Shawnee Drug Store. Miss Julia Chiles is very sick at her home, 623 East 12th Street, of rheumatism. Harry Pace spent last week in Kansas City on his vacation and reports a large time. The Sigm Beta club will meet Oct. 16th, with Miss Ruby McKnight, 1213 Lincoln street. The little son of Mrs. Henrietta Thompson has recovered from his recent severe illness. Mr. Guy Douglas came up from Kansas City and spent Saturday and Sunday with his family. Miss Edna Brown spent the week end in Kansas City, guest of her sister, Mrs. Walter Jordan. Miss Linnia Cunningham spent last Sunday with Mrs. Linnie Buckner at her suburban home. Miss Lizzie Patterson of Los Angeles, Calif., is in the city, guest of her niece, Mrs. M. B. Pitts. Come and we will talk over the Skin Whitener and soap, the great skin wonder—Shawnee Drug Store. Miss Bertie Jenkins returned last week after a visit of six weeks in Chicago, and reports a pleasant trip. We are pleased to report that Mr. Elijah Edwards, who was injured by a falling brick, is rapidly recoverng. Mr. John Johnson who was stricken with paralysis last week remains seriously ill at his home, 1160 Buchanan street. Mesdames Emma Gaines and Beulah Douglas are attending the Baptist State convention at Kansas City this week. Mrs. Frankie Buckner left Wednesday for her home in Chicago, after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. B. F. Austin. Miss Bertha Enix entertained a number of boys and girls at seven o'clock tea at her home, 1022 Washington street, in honor of Miss. Ray Word from Kansas City. We have searched the country for superb remedies for the treatment of the hair and face. We have found them—Shawnee Drug Store. APPLES FOR SALE! Hand picked Wine Saps, Jonathans, Ben Davis and other varieties at 50c bu. C. Chivers, Phone 3961n3 Tecumseh. Rev. Robert Cox and Rev. Banks, of Salina, were in the city one day this week en route to Kansas City to attend the Baptist State Convention. Mrs Lee Anderson entertained the St. John Sewing circle Wednesday afternoon. A delicious lunch was served and all spent a pleasant afternoon. Mr. Lilburn Bailey left Monday for Lincoln, Nebr., where he will reside in the future. Mrs. Bailey will join her husband within the course of three or four weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cain of Kansas City, Kans., spent Thursday of last week in the city, guests of his sisters, Mesdames Jas. Douglas and Wm. Buckner. Mrs. Chas Lewis and little daughter, Elizabeth, have returned to their home in Chicago, after spending several weeks with Mrs. Lewis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Crockett. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Meaux entertained a few friends at one o'clock dinner complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Robertson of Wichita. A very pleasant time was had by all present. Rev. Geo. Gilbert Walker, rector of St. Simon Episcopal church, will address the men at the Kansas Ave. Department Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Subject: "Social Salvation." Miss Edna Cantrell, who has been at the Old General hospital in Kansas City for the past several months taking trained nurse's course, had to give up the study on account of all health, and she returned home last Thursday. Mrs. Ivan Alexander had her left foot operated on Tuesday of last week and it is getting along nicely. If you urge it Dr. James White will immediately fit up parlors and demonstrate the great hair and face wonders—Shawnee Drug Store. Mrs. Ed Davis of Kansas City returned home Monday after a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Graham, 1160 West St. Mr. Ed. Hudson, of Salina, a prominent groceryman is in Topeka no business. While here he visited the state committee at the Taft headquarters. From here he went to Kansas City where he will purchase his holiday stock. AN ANNOUNCEMENT. Mrs. H. C. Wilson entertained the Baptist and, Methodist sewing circles last Wednesday week. She realized a nice little sum. Mrs. Wilson is an ideal entertainer and always meets with success on such occasions. The Plaindealer job room has just completed a nice souvenir of the Baptist State Industrial Fair. Rev. H. W. White, president and founder of the fair is to be congratulated upon the magnificent success he is making of the fair Prof. John L. Harrison left Thursday afternoon of last week for the city of Washington, D. C., called there by the serious illness of his brother, who was not expected to live. We have not been informed of the latest results. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Alexander and their little son, Leroy, are taking an extended trip to California and the Pacific coast. Before returning they will visit Portland, Seattle and San Francisco. So far they have reported a very pleasant and interesting time. Mrs. Allie Abernathy, aged 36, died October 5 at the home of Mrs. Diana Scott, 1164 Lane Street. Funeral was held at Stonestreet and Gaines Undertaking parlors October 7th. Rev. C. G. Fishback conducted the services. Interment Richie cemetery. Mrs. Fred Newman, who has been very ill at her home, 724 Lime st. was removed to Stormont hospital Wednesday afternoon and underwent a surgical operation yesterday. Mr. Newman, who had been in St. Louis, Mo., was called home to be at her bedside. We hope for her a speedy recovery. The following Sigma Beta girl composed a line party at "Farm Folks" Oct. 4th: Misses Aurora and Edna Ford, Cleo Morgan, Maggie Moss, Goldie Duke, Ruth Shuck, Izene and Madeline Smith, Hortense Clark, Willa Cooper, Ruby McKnight and Katherine Barker. Mr. John Roundtree left Sunday for Washington, D. C., where he will resume his studies in the law department at Howard University. Mr. Roundtree will graduate from that institution next spring, and the best wishes of many good, warm Kansas friends goes with him. Church of St. Simon, the Cyrenian, Wester Avenue and Seventh St., Rev. George Gilbert Walker, minister in charge. Sunday service: Morning prayer and service at 11 o'clock; Evensong and sermon at 1.30 p. m.; Sunday School at 10 a. m. Everyone is cordially invited to all these services. Mr. Andrew Preer of Chicago, who came home on account of the death of his sister, is one of the Topeka young men who have made good and is enjoying good health. He has an excellent position with one of the swell cafes of Chicago. He visited with his mother, Mrs. Rilda Cherney, and other relatives. His mother is one of the prominent catresses of this city. Mrs. S. F. Malone arrived home last Friday after having an extended visit through the South. She reports a very successful meeting of the National Baptist Convention. Through a recommendation of Mrs. Malone rescue workers will hereafter be allowed to take their places on the program with the other mission worker. She was also appointed chairman of the Social Service Commission of the state. The barber shop on West Fifth St. owned by our friend and fellow townman, Mr. Charles Lytle, was destroyed by fire Friday morning of last week. Origin of the fire is believed to have been from a defective electric wire. The shop was one of the finest in the city for the accommodation of colored trade, and is greatly missed. It was insured for a small sum, and Mr. Lytle says that he will be ready for business at the old stand as soon as the building can be put in order. He will be compelled to purchase new fixtures throughout as everything was ruined. WANTED AGENTS: To write life and insurance policies for Shawnee Co. NTA'L LIFE INSURANCE CO Chicago, Ill. T. W. TROUPE, State Agent 428 Lincoln St., Topeka, Kan. State Agent, Cafe and Restaurant Basement: 404 Kansas Avenue. Meals 15c. Lunch at all hours. Everything First-class. 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 HEADQUARTERS Full line tobacco, elgars and soft drinks. Pool and billiards. W. J. HAWKER, PROP. 108 W. Railroad St., N. Topeka. Mrs. A. F. Farris, Hairdressing and Hair Wrok. Massage and Shampooing a Specialty. 920 College Ave., Topeka, Kas. You are invited to visit MRS. CHAS. R. JOHNSON at her "PORO" Hair Dress- ing Parlor, 832 KANSAS AVENUE Bralds,/Switches,Transformations, etc., made to order. Phone 3494. Write H. R. Graham, W. U. Sta- tion, Quindaro, Kans., for a snap in store building, fixture, stock. Aerosq street from W. U. UNION HOTEL CAFE. 127 W. Railroad St. M. G. MURPIY, Prop. Board and Lodging Everything First Class NORTH TOPEKA, KANSAS. Miss Edna Bryant left Saturday for her home in Brunswick, Ga., after an extended visit with her aunt, Mrs. W. R. Carter. Miss Ray Thompson left last Thursday week for Nashville, Tenn., and Louisville, Ky., to visit relatives. Miss Francis Scales, aged 61, died October 9 at her home, 416 E. 1st. The funeral will be held from the Primitive Baptist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will be in Mount Auburn. Mr. Jas. Buchanan, a prosperous farmer of Great Bend, Kan, spent the week end in the city. While here he paid the Plaindealer his annual visit, which was heartily welcomed. Mrs. Jennie Brasfield of 1408 Jackson Street, was given a birthday surprise last Sunday. When she returned home from church the table was set with everything good to eat. Those present were Mrs. Campbell of St. Joseph, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Phillips, Mt. and Mrs. Chas. Morton and son, Edward, Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Edwards and children, Mr. and Mrs. James Scott and children. Mr. Andrew Preer of Chicago, accompanied the remains of his sister, Mrs. Blanche Preer Branford, who died in Chicago Oct. 2, to Topeka for internment. Her funeral was held at the Primitive Baptist church at King and Buchanan, Rev. Street officiating. Her remains were interred at Ritchies cemetery, Sunday afternoon, where many of her relatives are at rest. A large floral offering was made. She was 20 years of age. Mrs. Miley Boyd, aged 16, died October 8 at her home, 1032 Washburn avenue. The deceased was the widow of the late Calvin Boyd, for many years guard at the city prison. She was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist church and an old resident of Topeka and leaves many warm friends to mourn her untimely demise. The funeral was held at Shiloh Baptist church October 10, Rev. C. G. Fishback conducting the services. Floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment Topeka cemetery. On Saturday afternoon, September 28, 1912 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Holloway, Horton, Kansas, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Hazel, and Mr. Arthur S. Clarke of this city. The ceremony was preformed in the living room which was beautifully decorated with potted plants for the occasion. Miss LeRue Flaming played the wedding march, and also during the ring ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. M. J. Crocker, of the First Presbyterian church of Horton. The bride wore a tailored suit of white whip cord, with gloves to match. Her hat was a beautiful white beaver with ostrich trimming. After the ceremony a two course lunch was served to a few of the friends who witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Clark left in the evening for their home in this city, where the groom has a position as a city fireman at Fire Station No. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Clark will be at home to their many friends at 225 Jefferson street, after October 15th, 1912. OLATHE, KAN. Rev. Lewis of the A. M. E. church, preached his first sermon Sunday. The services were well attended all day. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clarley of Kansas City, and Miss Chambers of Carthage, Mo., are visiting relatives in Olathe this week. Mrs. Maitha Baker is yet confined to her bed but doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis of Pleasant View, attended church here Sunday. The Plaindealer goes to press (first side) Thursday morning, and the last side is printed Friday. Correspondents will please take notice, and mail news so as not to reach this office later than Wednesday to insure publication in current issue. During the remaining torrid weather, our printers want, deserve and must have a half holiday every Saturday. The fumes of linetype metal, ink and gasoline six days a week are not the pleasantest thing on earth and your promptness will assist them to get a bit of fresh air. P. O. Box 298. Stonestreet Undertakers and Stonestreet & Gaines. Undertakers and Funeral Directors. OUR PIA OUR PIANO SALE MADAME MELANIE A. A. Doerr Mer Larned, All First-class Cooks "KEYSTON A. A. Doerr Mercantile Company, Larned, Kansas. "KEYSTONE FLOUR." Try it Now. Every Sack Guaranteed. Keystone Milling Company, Keystone Milling Company, Larned, Kansas Cash C...will se Coal, Wood, Kin The Cash Coal Co., ...Will Sell You... Coal, Wood, Kindling and Feed Cheaper than any dealer in in Topeka. Prompt delivery, Honest Weights our Motto. 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Arthur Bert Davis, the youngest son of the late Mt. and Mrs. Jefferson Davis, (who passed away in 1996 and who was one of the pioneer families of Topeka, Kansas), was killed at Omaha, Nebraska, Monday night, September 23. He was always very industrious and was formerly employed by the Rock Island railroad as a porter, running from Council Bluff, Iowa to Phillipsburg, Kansas. He was born in Topeka and lived there until about five or six years ago. He is well known in Topeka and was loved by all. He leaves to mount their loss two brothers, Mr. L. W. Davis and Mr. Ed. J. Davis, of Los Angles, Calif., and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Lee of Los Angeles, Calif., Carrie Davis of Tacoma, Washington and Mrs Manie Ewing of St. Paul, Minn., and a host of relatives and friends. Mrs. Anna Lee, 305 Willard Place, was successful in securing a position as teacher in the National Industrial Training school of Pasadena, Calif. Mrs. Lee was formerly of Topeka, Kan., and as she likes the work she hopes to make a success of it. COFFEYVILLE, KAN. On Friday evening, September, 25, the home of Dr. R. S Whittaker was a scene of beauty and pleasure, When Mrs. Whittaker, assisted by Miss Lillian Burns, entertained at progressive whist in honor of Mrs. Rose Williams of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. D. H. Davis of Independence, Kansas. The motive of the evening — autumn, was artistically carried out in the decorations. Prizes were won by Mrs. D. H. Davis, Lawyer M. D and Mrs. Cox. The guests were, Mrs. Martha Mackey, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. David Morris, M. and Mrs. M. L. Woods, M. and Mrs. D. H. Dawson, M. and Mrs. Garfett Lane, Lawyer and Mrs. Cox, Mrs. William Love, M. and Mrs. A. D. Giant; Misses Elsie Haley, Vera Woods, Lennie Dawson, Ida Dawson, Dr. D. H. Davis of Independence, Dr. Frank Eagleson, Dr. O. N. Goins, Dr. J. Baskett; Messrs. Andrew Doddey, Frank Jenkins, Percy Dawson, Andy Giant, G. W. Lane, Dennis Hunnigan. All enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Whittaker and voted her an ideal hostess. LEXINGTON, MO. Rev. J. H. Allen is out of town this week attending conference at Bonville, Mo. Mrs. Sarah Robinson, a teacher of the High school, Douglass building, has been indisposed for the last two weeks. At this writing she is better and able to fill her place. Prof. Williams and Mr. meadows of Higginsville, Mo. spent Sunday here Mr. and Mrs. Dawson have returned to there home in Phoenix, Ariz. making a three weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. Vingil Johnson, Sr. NORTH MISSOUDIA, M. L. CONFERENCE CLOSES! The North Missouri Conference of th A. M. E. Church closed Sunday evening of last week at Columbia, Mo., when Bishop H. B Parks presented the sixty or more certificates of appointment as follows. Appointments. Hannibal District—Rev. O K. Jones, presiding elder; Hannibal Station, L. S. Wilson; Louisiana, J. A. Crews; Pajayra, G. P. Haywood; Arkville, L. L. Taborne; Clarksville, C. V. Page; Paris, W. P. McAllister; Bowling Green, H. Pittman; Paynesville Circuit, J. P. Walker; Canton Circuit, J. H. Smith; Kahoka, H. I. Golden; Rennessleat, ▲ Lalley; Edira, Ernest Brad Sheldina, P. A. Crombett, John L. Williams, transferred to Seattle, Wash.; Rg. North W. Williams, transferred to Southwest Missouri Conference St. Joseph District G. M. Hill Snowden; Maryville, John R. Carter; Weston, H. R. Roosman, Lex- ington, Junction, D. W. Mason; Trent- qp, J. D. Wells, Savannah, L. D. Brown; Marceline and Calvo, A. P. Dugans; Utica, W. F. Hamilton; Caneron Circuit, C. M. Toney; Pjatte City, A. L. Lovell; Liberty Station, J. K. Ponder; Richmond Station, S. L. Brooks; Chillouthe Station, D. W. Oakes; Gallatin, L. H. Harriet; Mason, G. W. Cross; Car- rodton, S. C. Dobey; Oak Ridge, R. Barbour; St. Joseph, John A. Gregg. Columbia District—J. H. Edwards, presiding elder; st Charles, M. S. Bryant; Moberly, F. D. Wells; Glasgow, B. R. Monroe; Centralia, R. F. Bates; Huntsville, E. T. Taylor; Sallisbury, R. H. Longdon; Hillsdale, G. W. Berry; Brunswick, L. L. Anderson; Wentville, J. Meadow; Tebbetts, R. Long; Roanoke, H. J. Jackson; Mexico, R. C. Henderson; Keysville, J. H. Ward; Marthasville, R. E. Jacobs; Stephens-Store, S. W. Leach. Farm and Garden MAKING HOME ATTRACTIVE. Farmers Have the Materials For Beautifying Right at Hand. Nent, conveniently arranged buildings, a well kept town attractively bordered with trees and shrubs and greatly to the appearance and value of the farm and to the happiness of its occupants, says a bulletin of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station on "Planning and Adorning the Homestead." The farmstead, including as it does the general area occupied by the farm buildings, house and lawn, is the center of activity for the farm its planning and development, both from THE FIRST WEDDING OF THE MARRIAGE OF THE MISSING WEDDING GIRL. Photograph by Long Island agricultural experiment station FREEZE APPROACH TO A FARMHOUSE. the standpoint of convenience and of securing an attractive landscape effect, deserve special consideration. A well thought out plan is the first regalia to get these results, as in the absence of a definite scheme serious mistakes are likely to be made. This plan should include the location of buildings, drives, walks, trees, shrubbery, and every other feature which contributes either to the convenience or ornamentation of the place. It should be developed with the larger relationships always in mind. The location of the house and farm buildings is the first consideration. Even though it happens that some or all of these are already on the ground, a plan for their location is important. New farm homes are erected to sup plant old ones and other new farm structures are added, which make practicable a general consideration of the entire building scheme. Material improvement can often be made in a farmstead by a readjustment as new buildings are put up, though the best results are obtained where things are planned right from the start. WONDERFUL FARMING. Dr. Russell of Columbia university says the island of Quercay is just about the size of one half of a government township, six miles square, and very much the same shape if divided diagonally, say, from the northwest corner to the southeast corner. On this small territory 40,000 people and 6,000 cattle did subsistence. There's farming for you Hang Up the Scythe. It is undesirable to leave a scythe lying about, yet it is equally difficult to find a suitable place to hang one. To hang it on a wall is to risk drilling the blade, while to hang it in the crotch of a tree is detrimental to the tree's welfare. However, there is a way. Obtain a V shaped crotch from an old limb, cutting one fork about a foot in length and the other about six inches. The rear side of the long fork is then trimmed down slightly so that it can be nailed uprightly to a flat surface. This will form a permanent place for the scythe, where the blade will not get dull nor a fruit tree be injured. Farm and I treasble. Around the Honey Makers. Cumb homes that is to be sent to a distant market should be shipped before cold weather, since the combs become extremely fragile when cold. Change all filling or show queens promptly and based from the best you can secure, thus raising the standard of your stock step by step and improving the average year by year. The young birds, hatched from Aug 1 on, constitute the colony to be wintered, and for this reason it is wise to see that much blood is ready, even if you have to resort to stunned lative feeding. As a rule birds must a prime swarm as soon as the first queen cell is seated unless prevented by bad weather, there fore the first young queen may be expected to emerge on the eighth day from the first swain. When the birds are well distributed in a certain space their innate can be more easily handled. It seems to improve their disposition, especially if there are some trees, shrubs or the like about it. Robbing is not so prevalent, either, and the absence of that always helps to make bees better natured MAKING THE LITTLE FARM PAY IT ought to be the aim of every farmer to accomplish these definite results: Increase profits by enlarging production at a fixed expense. Diversify crops and all other products so as to distribute labor evenly throughout the year. Secure a regular income at all seasons by supplying customers with poultry and dairy products, vegetables, beef, pork, etc. Shorten the workday to ten hours, provide a comfortable home, improve the appearance of the premises and try to make life enjoyable. Let the young people have a little money from the production of fruit, flowers, vegetables and experimental crops. Teach them to plan work for themselves and to love the country. There are farmers who have delightful homes and who give the young people all reasonable advantages, but they are an exception to the rule. Country life is made dull and distasteful as a general proposition by long hours, dexility and a lack of social interests. This explains the large exodus of young people to town when they could be haplier and more prosperous in the country. The difference in yield between the land properly farmed and the land poorly farmed is so great that scientific farming experts are now calling the attention of farmers by communities to the urgency of taking up the study of certain crops and demon- Farmers have bad cause for repetition many times, but no farmer was ever sorry that he put in waterworks so that the windmill would send water to the house. When the housewife can have all the water she needs by a simple turn of the wrist she will appreciate it and reciprocate the kindness VETCH GOOD FOR THE SCIL. When Plewed Under It Adds Big Stores of Humus and Nitrogen. Vetchhes are not very extensively grown in the United States, and they are probably as little known as any of the leguminous farm crops. One reason perhaps is that they are more sensitive to climatic conditions than either cowpeas or soy beans. While filling practically the same place in the rotation, cowpeas and soy beans have, therefore, naturally become more wide spread in their cultivation. The seed bed for vetch should be well pulverized and be in a firm and moist condition. It is well to seed this crop broadcast on fall plowing after having harmed or disliked the field several times during early spring to destroy weeds. If there is any danger of weeds seriously menacing the crop it is ad ```markdown ``` Photograph by Rhode Island agricultural experiment station visible to sow unusually heavy, so that a thicker growth of vetch will another down the weeds at the very start. Ordinarily from four to six peaks or more per are sown, and this may be either broadcasted or drilled. The crop can also be seeded with clover, serving as a sort of nurse crop for the young clover plant and frequently gives very good results in this way. Sown with clover it makes an especially desirable sheep pasture, and is also a very excellent sowing crop. As a soil builder it is fully equal to cowpeas. On land adapted to it it produces an extremely heavy growth of vines. These plowed under add enormous stores of humna and nitrogen to the soil - American Agriculturist How Europe Saves Fertility. The fertility of European soils is maintained by maintaining the supply of active plant food and of organic matter. A part of the nitrogen is secured from the air, a part from the purchased feeding stuffs and some from the nitrogenous fertilizers. The losses of potash and phosphoric acid in the crop are counterbalanced by pur chases in feeds and fertilizers. Every care is taken to prevent loss of plant food leaves, stalks, etc., are either used and fed or are used as bedding ```markdown ``` By C. C. BOWSFIELD strating the great loss that is being sustained throughout the country in not making closer study in requirements of cultivation for large grain yields. It is rotation and diversity that are lacking—the former to keep up the farm, the latter the profits. Every practical rotation must contain crops that use nitrogen and crops that gather it. For example, in the common rotation of corn, wheat and clover the first two use nitrogen, and the third gathers it. In fact, clover is a user and a gatherer of nitrogen. Do not think because a legume adds nitrogen to the soil that it does not use up plant food. All the leguminous crops use more potash and phosphorus than almost any of the grain crops. A large amount of nitrogen is also used, but it is taken from the air. Now let the farmer push this diversification far beyond the corn, wheat and clover crops. Cowpeas and oats sown together make splendid fodder and benefit the soil. They can be harvested by midsummer and a crop of millet grown on the same land by fall. Rye and clover sown together in the fall can be cut for fodder by June 1 and potatoes, corn, rutabagas, millet or cowpeas grown the same season. While farmers are making $20 to $30 an acre on heavy grain crops they should not overlook such products as onions, beans, potatoes, sugar beets and fruit, which return a profit of $100 to $200 an acre and place agriculture on a business basis. A GOOD EXCHANGE. A manure pile is not pleasing to the eye when it lies in the yard, but it can be changed into corn or hay in a year if it is hauled and spread in the right places. There is about as much danger of "poisoning" fields with manure as there is of poisoning a harvest hand with food.—Iowa Homestead SAVE THE BEST TURKEYS. It Is a Mistake to Keep Inferior Fewls For Breading Purposes. Very often turkey raisers sell off for the early market all their earliest and largest birds, which are usually their all around best. With these, too, they frequently sell off the old, leaving only the later and smaller to furnish the breeding stock for another season. Indeed, I have known every thing to be sold but the very latest, birds so late and small that males and females could not be distinguished until the approach of the laying season, when, likely as not, one or more of the supposed hens turned out to be gobbler-gobbler too immature for breeding purposes, but which were either kept or sold for such, says a Wisconsin turkey raiser in Orange Judd Farmer. And such pullets as there were were small, poorly developed, slow to begin laying. I always save my best for breeders, which of the young is usually the earliest and largest These I select early, before any are killed or sold. No matter how good the market or how great the price or how few others I have fit, the best I save. It is big, early, well developed birds I want to raise another year, and it is big, well developed birds I must have for breeders. I know there is a temptation to sell first such as will bring the best prices, especially when there are only a com- paratively few suitable to sell and a large number to come on later, but the little gained is much more lost in the end. To be sure, good breeders may perhaps be selected from the later and smaller, but rarely as good as from the earlier and larger. As to whether I save old or young depends on individual merit. If there is enough of the young better than the old I save all young; if the old is the best, unless too old I save that. I usually I save both old and young, the best of each, especially the hems. Binger Corn Yield. Nine years' experiment in South Africa showed that corn planted in rows two feet apart give a greater yield than when planted in wider rows Little Farm Hints. Potash is especially valuable for wheat, cotton, tobacco, Irish potatoes and the grasses. It should be applied in fall for wheat Select for fall plowing the stubborn, refractory clay soil and on all fields not fall plowed have clover crops growing to be plowed under in spring Proliferous is in every case as important a feature as there can be in seed corn. Hence it is very important that the seed cars selected should not only be of best quality in every particular, but should be one of two or three cars that grow on the stalk. The best time to plant apple trees is as soon as most of the leaves have fallen, which is generally about November. The roots being then in an active state and the ground still retaining a certain amount of heat, they will form new roots before winter, which is a material advantage. 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