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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER As we go to Press, Geo. H. Hodges, Democrat, Has a Lead cf 29 Votes Over Arthur Capper, Republican CAPT. HARVEY TELLS OF LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES! Historical Society State House Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed Fourteenth Year. No. 46. As we go to Pre CAPT. HARVEY TELL LIFE IN A Former Army Officer Practicing Law In The Islands Tells "Home Folks" of That Far Off Land and Her People. Capt. Sherman A. Harvey, of the late Twenty-third Kansas Volunteer Infantry, and now a practicing attorney in the Philippines, is back in Kansas visitig relatives at his old home in Lawrence. Captain Harvey visited Topoka friends a few days last week and on Saturday evening delivered the following interesting and instructive lecture on the habits and customs of the natives of that far off land before the Pleasant Hour Literary society at the Y. M. C. A. rooms. Capt. Harvey is a close observer and one of the most interesting talkers Kansas ever produced and much valuable information can be gleaned from the message delivered by him. He said: In the year 1898, just after war had been declared against Spain, I together with several of the leading citizens of Lawrence was a speaker at a meeting held to celebrate the nomination of our fellow-townman, Mr. Bowersock for Cngress in the Second district. The fighting spirit of the American people had been aroused and President McKinley had been forced, against his will, to declare a war to settle a question with Spain which could have been and should have been settled without war. Contiary to all of the other speakers I argued against a war of conquest and was rather severely criticised for my remarks, and something was even said about my disloyalty. I alone of all the speakers afterwards proved my loyalty by enlisting and went to Cuba, where I tried to do my duty, and where I did all my country asked me to do. As a result of the Spanish-American war the Philippine Islands became the territory of the United States and the U. S. is responsible for the government and welfare of the Filipino people. After ten years residence in the Philippine Islands I am unable to see the wisdom of the undertaking. In my judgment, and according to my experience, observation and understanding our work in the Philippine Islands has not been a success. I believe the people of the United States are great enough in moral force, wealth, Christianity, and intelligence to do what ought to be done there, but whether they are doing what ought to be done now or will do so in the future is another question. In the first place it, will require some definite policy as to what we really intend to do, and then a system and much time, hard work, expense and patience to accomplish it. The three or four hundred millions of dollars spent by the United States in the Philippine Islands should do someone a great deal of good, materially, morally and mentally. So far it has not benefitted the people of the United States; and as for the Philippines they have been benefitted but very little and not near as much as they should have been by that expenditure (of money). Do you know for what purpose the U. S. took the Philippine Islands? No, and no one else knows. Did we take them for our benefit, or for the benefit of the Philippine people? Did we take them for our commercial advantage in the Orient? Did we take them with the view of turning them over to the Philippines when they shall become fitted for self-government? Nobody knows. Do you know why, with such bitter race prejudice existing, the U. S. should add to her burdens and further complicate her greatest problem of the day by beginning responsible for the government and welfare of the dark people of Hawaii, Porto Rico and the Philippines! Should not charity begin at home? We are told on every hand that Providence gave us the Philippines. Such an answer is prompted by cowardice, sacrelige and ignorance. And it looks like a case of short sighted statesmanship. Judged by our standards the Filipino at best is but partly civilized, shading off into many wild, savage non-Christian tribes, with different customs and habits, having no common or universal language, but speaking more than twenty different dialects. Ninety per cent of them cannot read or write, not even their own dialects; and those who are Christians are Roman Catholic. The others are Mohammedans or have no religion. The great mass of the people are ignorant, child like and lead a simple life. They average very well in honesty and integrity. In their home life they are simple, hospitable and not very careful about hygiene and sanitation. It is no uncommon thing to go into homes of the well to do Filipinos and find them eating on the floor with a table near by; eating with their hands; with the leaves, forks and spoons carefully packed away in a chest or cupboard; sleeping and sitting on the floor while the bedstead and chairs are packed away in the corner or in some spare room to be dusted off and used when extraordinary company comes. The great majority of the people have none of these things, they can not afford them and do not know how to use them. On calling, a Spaniard or Filipino will, with the utmost assurance and politeness, tell you his house is yours and that he is at your service. He will serve you with cigarettes or cigars or something to drink, or all of them if he can afford them, and with chocolate or coffee and cakes and crackers if the call is very long. It is the ambition and pleasure of Spaniards and Filipinos to be able to serve chocolate to their callers and guests. The father is lord of the household and all are subject to his will and orders. He even whips his wife with no serious results and with no fear of a case in the police court or a divorce suit except in extreme cases. At the death of the father his rule and most of his property is passed on to the eldest son, whose rule is often more tyrannical than that of the father. Woman's place in every department of life is an inferior one. The Filipinos are a tomorrow people. They never do today what can be put off until tomorrow, and most everything can be put off until tomorrow or some other day. He will tell you that he is going to do something right away. He may do it tomorrow of day after tomorrow. If you complain about the loss or inconvenience you have suffered you will be rewarded by his telling you to have patience. Patience is a most valuable asset in the Philippine islands. It is the greatest school of patience I have ever attended. They must be the direct descendants of Job. If asked why he does thus and so when it would be better, easier or more profitable to do it some other way, he answers; "Costumbil," (it is custom.) "Manaua" (tomorrow), "Costumbil," (it is custom) and "Pacencia" (patience) cover all the sins of the Filipinos, and make up his working force. He absolutely refuses to become excited about life or death, prosperity or adversity, the present or future, in fact about anything, and with a stolical indifference he resignedly leaves all things to God. Nature, through climate and productiveness of soil, has made the Filipino's needs few and his wants easily satisfied. Everything just grows. The chief products are rice, tobacco, hemp, lumber, stock and sugar cane all of which can be made to grow in abundance. The Filipino lives a sample life, close to nature. Everything is conducive to a life of ease and inactivity. He still likes to fish and hunt. His civilization has taught him to look upon work as degrading and as TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 15, 1912. soon as he can read and write, or is able to wear shoes and a white suit he must quit work, having become disqualified to do manual labor. The country could be made to support in luxury five times its present population with very little added cost and energy. Men live in such a country a few years and become practically unable to keep up the pace and make a living in a country where life is strenuous. The poet and muse 'sing of the beautiful, babny, fragrant, and fascinating tropics, and the "East a calling," as the land of poetry, of song and of love, and men long to go there. But really, it is not these things that call and lure him. It is man's natural desire and ability to "come back" to his natural state, and to live close to nature. It is nothing less than idleness and irresponsibility calling him. In addition to this lay aside your better self and adopt Filipino customs; so easily done and do things al Filipino; turn the cold shoulder to Americans and discredit all things American to the advantage of the Filipino, as many Americans are doing, and you have what is called "Filipinitis." Based on some statistics made, it is said that seven years' residence in the islands will produce "Filipinitis" in the great majority of foreigners. Some say only four years are required, and that ten years will render it incurable. I resided there ten years, but I borne that I am an exception. Spain seems to have been satisfied to keep the Filipino people in ignorance, and to collect tribute from them for the church and state; and was not very much concerned about the development of the country or the people. Only a very small percent of the people know anything of book learning. Their education was very simple and rudimentary, and their higher and professional education more or less superficial. They committed to memory and knew what was in the text books but were weak in the practical application of their education, nor do they seem to have grasped the fundamentals of education. They had no common or public schools, but church, parochial and private schools, where the children spent about half of their time learning the ritual of the Catholic church and the other half in learning the elementary principles of reading, writing and arithmetic. Their so-called colleges and universities, except Santo Tomas University, which the Americans have helped reform, and the Philippine University, established by Americans, are not worthy of the name. The schools conducted by the Spanish Friars and the Filipinos do no real university work, but give the degree, BBachelor in Arts, to mere boys who cannot enter the High schools established by the present public school system. They had no co-education and the convent schools and colleges for girls were inferior to those for boys. However, the Filipinos have produced some able men, greatest of whom was Dr. Jose Ruzal, reformer and author, who did much to help his people, and who was condemned and put to death by the Spanish government as a traitor for urging his people to throw off the Spanish yoke and be free. It is generally conceded that their ablest man now is Senior Cayetano Arellano, chief Justice of the Supreme Court. All of their ablest men have finished their education in some European countries, Hong Kong or Japan. The Americans have established a system of public schools patterned after ours here in the United States, consisting of the primary school, high school and the Philippine University, carrying with it a school of pharmacy, medicine, engineering and law, and a normal school education is free in the public schools and even the books were furnished the children until recently. The teaching is under the direction and supervision of Americans with Filipino under-teachers. Much progress has been made in the face of many odds and drawbacks. And today, after fourteen years of American rule, more Filipinos can speak, read and write English than can speak, read and write Spanish after four hundred years of Spanish rule. The education we are giving them is broader, more thorough and is calculated to result in a common language and usefulness. Hoping for independent soon, when Spanish will be the official lanspirit cause a large per cent of the better class of Filipinos to pay large tuitions and send their children to the church and private schools where they can learn Spanish and the doctrines and rituals of the Catholic church. Many more would send their children to these schools but for the fact that government employment is now given only to those who can speak English, and the rich don't enjoy seeing all the lucrative government jobs going to the cons of the poor, who have taken advantage of the public schools. Under Spanish rule only the favored few and the rich were permitted to attend school, and their education was limited. Now the schools are free and compulsory. The Filipino people are influenced and dominated by a very few men, known as caciques. A cacique is a boss of the worst type and the curse of the Filipino people. He is one of the educated and most intelligent men of the community, a grafter, a pascal, a go-between, a troublemaker and a self-styled leader and reformer all combined. His control is absolute; and his graft is direct. His nearest counterpart here in our country, is our present day self-appointed leader and reformer. And like our reformer he is for the "people" and everything that he does is founded in selfishness, and this aim and ambition is to get in office and to get more power. He is still further like our reformer in that he is a man who thinks he knows all about it, but don't. So complete is the control and power of the cacique that the Filipino will or can make but little progress until he is done away with. The Filipinos are not in sympathy with the Americans and what they are trying to do for them and they are not working very well together. The cacique is anti-American and causes his people to be so. He knows his occupation and power will cease when the Filipinos take up American ways, education and customs. Speaking of customs, if you hear a band playing in the street, it may be playing "El Capitan," "Whistling Rufus," "A Hot Time," "Matching Through Georgia," or some similar music you will have to go into the street to see what the occasion is. It may be a wedding, a baptism, the arrival of some high official or the boys celebrating an athletic victory, or it may be a funeral. The music is just the same. "Marching Through Georgia" is a favorite funeral march with them, and it will only be a short time until more souls will have gone to glory "Marching Through Georgia" than marched through Georgia to the sea. Baptism, weddings, birthday parties and funerals are celebrated in the same manner. They usually begin with some appropriate religious service—praying and repeating parts of the rituals of the Catholic church, after which the festivities begin, which consist of eating, drinking and making merry, dancing, playing various kinds of games for money, and until recently cock-fighting. In religion the Filipino is a Catholic, though they have many forms and ceremonies that you don't see in our Catholic churches here. Their worship consists chiefly in devotion and prayer to the Virgin Mary and various other saints, and celebrating the conception, birth, death, burial and resurrection of Christ, and each year at the proper time these events are celebrated with great pomp and ceremony. During Lent they chant songs and pray sometimes all night long; and on certain days, especially on the first and second Sunday before Easter, and on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, they parade the streets about 6 p.m. These parades are made up of the images of the Virgin Mary, Jesus and the various saints on wagons like floats in a town carnival, with the people following, carrying candles, accompanied by hands of music and orchestra. In the large towns where are large and wealthy churches these images, especially of Saint Mary, wear costly raiment and jewelry worth thousands of dollars. Thousands of people take part in these parades and all on foot. The images are drawn by the people, they considering an act of devotion to do so. In Manila, where there are many large churches the whole town is parading, and with the beautiful images and the thousands of lighted candles it makes a very beautiful sight, and looks like a flambeau club parade in a political campaign. But it all seems rather out of place. In all of these parades St. Peter has a conspicuous place, carrying his famous rooster, perched high on a pole. From the importance attached to both, the Filipino attaches some connection between St. Peter and his rooster and cock-fighting, for every town has its cock pit and every church seal has on it a rooster. I attended Easter services last year. Easter eve was most beautiful night. A rain had cleared and cooled the atmosphere. Not cloud was to be seen, not even did the mist hover on the mountain tops. Each star stood out in the heavens only to love its luster in the halo of silver light of a full moon, seldom seen, except in the tropics. At 3 o'clock in the morning the church bells, silent for two days as a sign of mourning for the crucifixion of Christ, announce the hour and summon the people to the celebration of Resurrection Mass. I awoke and could not resist the temptation to attend. Silently, in the beautiful, still morning did thousands wend their way to the church. The air was permeated with devotion and Divinity. The images were prepared, the candles were lighted and the procession formed. Passing out of the church the images of Saint Peter, Martha and Mary passed to the east, followed by a long procession, while the image of Christ followed by another long procession passed to the west. At the first street they turned south, and again at the first street they turned east and the two processions marched toward each other. They so marched that the images of St. Mary and Christ met under an arch erected at the cross streets, where the two processions turned again toward the church. And there under this decorated arch, from whose top floated the American flag, as the night dies and the day is born, there in the dawn, when the first tints of rosy morn begin to chase away the silver light of the moon and the evening star, companion for the night, now descended far into the western heavens, an angel descends and lifts the mourning veil from St. Mary and she is face to face with the resurrected Saviour. With music and prayer and song the procession returns to the church and the Resurrection Mass is celebrated. It is Easter morning, an ideal tropical day, cool and clear. And O, If the American women could only have such a day to display their bonnets and gowns! It is all over. They have observed "holy week;" they have worshiped; they have made sacrificies; they have witnessed the crucifixion of Christ and they have wept with Mary; they have seen the resurrection and they have rejoiced with Mary over a risen Saviour. Their sins have all been forgiven and everything is alight. They are ready to begin it all over again. With the Filipino religion and Christianity does not necessarily have anything to do with morality, right living or human betterment. They make little or no attempt to apply it to their every day lives. It is a custom and a faith and they blindly follow it. They spend too much time going through empty forms, masses, processions and observing festival and saint's days and spend too little time in applying practical Christianity to everyday life. Shivish observance of customs and tenets of the Catholic church causes many things they do to seem ridiculous and sometimes revolting. Before the dead can be buried permission must be had from the authorities. The body must first be viewed by a doctor on sanitary inspection for the purposes of telling what caused death and to get data for sanitary purposes. The body is then taken to the church for services, and to get permission to bury in the church graveyard, for all of which the priest collects a fee and rings a certain number of bells ac- (Continued on Page 4.) Circulation 8,000 Guaranteed Price $1.50 Per Year. er, Republican "Bob" Woods is Doing It? Chase County Colored Man Proves That Thrift and Energy Will Solve the Problem. An entire trainload of cattle, consisting of seventeen cars and each car containing on an average nearly thirty head of stock, was the size shipment which Robert Wooda, a young colored man of this county, who has made an unusually successful record in the stock-raising business, has just purchased for this winter's feeding. A few years ago, young Woods began farming on a small scale with only limited means. He had considerable ability as a stock raiser and was an unerring judge of horseflesh. Mules were his hobby and the breeding and raising of good mules became his main business. His mules soon made a reputation all over the county so that when a farmer wanted to buy a good team of mules he invariably thought of Woods. As success came to him, the young man continued to increase his drove and began to add to his farm, and handle horses and cattle in addition. At one time he is said to have had as many as a couple of hundred mules in his drove and his sales, which were made to all parts of this and surrounding states amounted to a small fortune each season. Recently Woods has been making cattle his biggest business and for the past few seasons had handled several hundred head each year. His present shipment of 17 cars of Oklahoma stock is the largest drove he has ever. before purchased at one time. These he will put in his feeding pens for the winter. Young Woods is now one of the best known shippers among the Kansas City commission firms and his success shows what industry and good judgment and a Kansas farm can do for a man regardless of his race or humble beginning.-Topeka Capital. KANSAS WOMAN PRAISES SOUTHERN NEGROES Mrs. N. J. Lawrence returned home from a very pleasant trip to Tennessee where she attended several associations of the Primitive Baptist church. She visited Columbia, Petersburg and Nashville, and speaks highly of the treatment received and of the colored people in general. She says they are prosperous and are making money and are buying farms, horses, houses and hogs. She also says the young men own horses and buggies and the young ladies never have to stand back a minute for company in going to town to churches and theaters. The young men do not have to depend on the white man for a livelihood, as most of them are farming their own land and own their own stock. She says there is a great increase in the membership of the church and they all seem to enjoy the Christian work that they are carrying on. She was absent two months and returned home looking well and highly clated over the prospects in the South. She tells us the white people are moving to the city and leaving the country and farms to the colored people, which is certainly a blessing. NOTICE! The Baptist churches of the Kaw Valley District Association, comprising the Territory from Topkaka to Kansas City will take notice that the first meeting of the Executive Boards will meet in Eudora, 21-22, 1912. All churches, Sunday Schools and Mission circles will send their priora to this meeting. H. I. MONROE, Clerk. --- PASSING COMMENT BY JOHN M. DORSEY. When the colored people of Atchison wake up to realize the sad condition of their public school facilities there ought to be a kick that would resound around the world. -Fred S. Jackson, who went down to defeat in the recent Democratic victory, attributes his ill luck to the weakness of Roosevelt. That is saying a whole lot for himself. Some where in this broad land of ours justice is buried. A chromo to the person who can locate the burial ground. Perhaps a bugle call will disturb the angels who have watch over the tomb and their moving will disturb the much wanted unit. The song that is most popular in the race for governor of Kansas is "Sometimes up and sometimes down, and sometimes almost level with the ground." But it matters not how the count results there is little comfort to the winner who imagined the pairies on fire for him and that he would sweep up the earth with his opponent. It's a close race. When a court refuses to accept bonds from a regular bonding company for the appearance in court of person charged with crime it simply shows that the court is filled more with prejudice than with justice and would rather disgrace a person by incarceration in jail than have him be accorded the rights of a free born American citizen. Oh, mercy wilt thou sleep or just in a trance? The base ingratitude of the people in rejecting Colonel Roosevelt and his tommyrot theories gave him such an attack of lockjaw that he could not talk for a week after the burial of his pet theories by an avalanche of disapproval by the people. A similar dose two years ago and another at this time is enough to kill most men seeking power, but Teddy dies hard and will not give up. In a certain city in Kansas is a woman of the under world holding the responsible position of teacher in the public schools, and this said woman is a product of the slums of Topeka, having spent the best part her life in a den of vice and corruption, and now goes forth to inculcate ideas of dencyce into the minds of little children. It is our information that this woman carried with her into that city recommendations of the highest character from business and professional men, white and colored, and we wonder if these men would recommend this woman as a fit companion for their wives and daughters. If it has got to the place when we have to search in the dens of vice and infamy for our teachers it is time to put a padlock on the school house door. Some time in July this department wrote a letter to Gov. Stubbs and in it was the following: "If you are a man of honor you will either stand for the National Republican platform and its candidates or you will get out of the party, as your boss, the 'Bull Moose,' has done. "The seaman, before mutiny, decides on murder, rapine and pillage, and stops at nothing to accomplish his aims, and though at the time successful in the attempt, he is doomed, as there is a price on his head. You may overpower the crew of the ship of the Republican party now, but you will be worse than the horsethief you now proclaim to condemn. You may wreck the Republican party in Kansas, but you send your own doom in the wreck." We ain't a prophet, but we hit the nail square on the head. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Dr. R. S. Whitaker is on the sick list. Mr. J. R. Robins was a visitor in Coffeyville Sunday, November 10. The Mission circle of the A. M. E. church gave a corn husking party at Williams hall Thursday night. Mrs. Haley is president of the circle. A short program was rendered after which the contest took place. A cake was given the one husking the most corn. The result is as follows. Mrs. G. Blackwell 12 cars, Mrs. Queen Henry 20 cars, Mrs. Garfield Blackwell 21 cars, George Blackwell 21 cars, Earl Tallifero 32 cars, Clinton Knight 35 cars, Johnson 35 cars, Major Robinson 37 cars, and John Tallifero 38 cars. The prize was awarded to John Tallifero, after which all was served a lunch. Monslame Donnelly, Kidd and Miss Anna Carter composed the commu- Mrs. Bledsoe, who lives on West Eleventh Street, is very ill. She is a very old lady. Foster Williams, who has been in the grocery business for sometime has gone out of business. Garfield Blackwell, who has worked with him about nine years has accepted a position at the Union Grocery Store. The Forum met as usual last Sunday and had quite a successful meeting. The Mission circle of the Macedonia church met last Friday afternoon at the church to transact business. They adjourned to meet Friday, the 15th, at Mrs. E. H. Briley's residence on East Fourth Street. Mr. Claude Skinner entertained at luncheon Sunday evening at 6 p. m. Those present were Mrs. B. Hunnigan, Clarence Maddox, C. Ford, Jam Buckner and Miss Beulah Thompson and mother. They all enjoyed themselves and declared Mr. Skinner an ideal host. The orchestra under the auspices of Mr. C. Skinner gave a very successful musical last Thursday night for the benefit of the First Baptist church, at Odd Fellows hall. Encourage the boys. Miss Jennie Skinner has been elected as one of our city teachers and she is well pleased with her work. She succeeded Mrs. Davidson. Mary Jackson was born in St. Louis, Mo., more than 70 years ago and was married to Henry Robertson and to their union five children were born. She later moved to Texas and was married to John Thurman and to their union nine children were born. She moved to Kansas March 12th, 1880 and professed a hope in Christ about eighteen years ago. She died fifteen minutes of 2 o'clock November 7th, 1912. Her last words were, "I am going to rest." The decease leaves a husband, four children, nine grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her degenise. Our loss is heaven's gain. BIG TIME AT LINCOLN. Jefferson City, Mo, Oct. 24, 1912. Dear Teachers; We are trying to get out one of the strongest programs ever offered to the teachers of the state. Among the prominent speakers on the program may be mentioned Prof. W. R. Carter, Topeka Industrial Institute, Topeka, Kann; Prof. R. F. Bowles, Lincoln Polytechnic High School, East St. Louis. Ill.; Dr. J. C. Sherull, President of George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo.; Prof. N. C. Bruce, Principal of Bartlette Agricultural and Industrial school, Dalton. Mo.; President H. T. Kealing, Western University, Quindaro, Kansas; Prof. Frank L. Williams, Principal Sumner High School, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. S. W. Bacote, Pastor Second Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo.; Dr. J. M. Benson, St. Louis, Mo.; Principal R. H. Cole, Simmons school, St. Louis, Mo.; Prof. C. C. Hubbard, Sedalia, Mo.; members of the faculty of Lincoln Institute and others. You will miss a great meeting if you fail to attend. HUTCHINSON, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Bell and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Perkerson entertained at the residence of Mr. A. Perkerson with a musical, in honor of Mrs. J. R. Perkerson, who expects to leave soon for her home. The color scheme was white, yellow and green which was carried out all through the lunch. After the musical Mrs. J. R. Perkerson was escorted to the dining room where she was surprised by a miscellaneous shower. Many beautiful and useful remembrances from each guest were received. Then the hostesses served a most delicious two course lunch assisted by Mrs. E. A. Shackleford and Mrs. W. H. Perkerson. The invited guests present were Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Rogers, Dr. and Mrs. P. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Cayton, Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, M. and Mrs. E. Morse, Mr. and Mrs. W. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Raduck, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Johnson, M. and Mrs. T. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. McQuary, Mr. and Mrs. B. Crow, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. S. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Perkerson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. P. Perkerson, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Rhoton, Mr. and Mrs. B. Butler, Meddames Anna Gardner, Howard, Gothard, Bertie Wheeler, Shackleford, Misses Roda Neeley, Maude Barnette, Bessie Johnson, Willie Staten, Messers, Harry Thomas, E. Brooks, B Butler, H Brown. All departed at a late hour declaring Mrs. W Bell and Mrs. A. F Perkerson the ideal hostesses. The meeting of the Imperial Art club was held at the home of Miss Maude Barnette on East Second St. The club opened with the song, "Rock of Ages," and prayer by the Chaplain. Roll was called and all responded by quotations from Long-fellow. As it was embroidery day the afternoon was spent in doing the same and a most enjoyable af- ternoon was spent. Visitors present was, Mrs. J. R. Perkerson. There was a delightful two course lunch served by the hostess, after which a round table talk subject, "Kindness." The club adjourned all feeling much benefitted and looking forward to the next meeting which will be held at Mrs. S. Collins, 901 Fifth East. The Federation of Negro Women's clubs met in a very enjoyable session last Monday evening at the Second Baptist church. The ladies discussed the work to be done by the Federation in the future. Roll call was responded to by giving a short history of great women which brought about much comment. Mrs H. Broadus gave a very beautiful and instructive paper, subject, "Why I am a Club Woman," which was enthusiastically discussed. Mrs. Sam Colling also gave a very good reading which was well rendered. The Federation then adjourned to meet the first Monday in December at the A. M. E. church with the following program to be rendered: Roll call Shakespeare; solo, Mrs. Plummer-Cunningham; instrumental, Miss Thelma Broadus; paper, Miss Floissie Parking. The entertainment given by the trustee helpers at Broadus hall was not very successful and will be repeated in the near future. Miss Beulah Baugh and Miss McWilliams were hostesses last week of a delightful dance at Broadus hall. Quite a number were present and all reported a nice time. The Grant club was entertained last week at Mrs. Carroll's owing to the illness of Mrs. Allison, who was to take the club. After the fancy work was laid aside a delicious lunch was served and all left reporting a good time. The past Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder Payne preached some very instructing sermons and it was a successful Sunday in every way. NEWTON, KAN Mrs. Slaughter has been quite ill for a few days. Mrs. C. W. French is numbered among the sick. Mr. E. Smith has accepted a position in Mr. E. Smith's barbershop. Rev. John Wilson passed through here one day this week on route to Hutchinson to attend the annual conference of the C. M. E. church. Rev. and Mrs. Byron are enjoying a visit from Mrs. Byron's mother who resides in Frankford, Kansas. Mr. G. O. Johnson is in Temple, Texas for a few days. He is in the employ of the [Fullman Company. Mr. Hicks, a railroad man of Omaha is running out of this place. Mr. Roach, the drayman, is able to look after his business after a spell of sickness. Mrs. W. H. Reevley met with a painful accident Friday of last week while attending a club meeting. While entering the house her foot became entangled giving her a terrific fall. No bones were broken, yet she sustained several severe bruises. The I. R. A. club met with Mrs. Jordan Saturday of last week, and from what we can learn they had a delightful time. BETHEL KANSAS The Rev. John King, of Bonner Springs, preached Sunday evening to an appreciative congregation at Oak Ridge Baptist church Sunday, Mrs. Silas Williams, of Brenner Heights, visited her motifly, Mrs. Rhoda Spruell at this place Sunday, Rev. Mrs. E. D. Jackson, of Kansas City, has been the guest of friends here. A great many of our people attended the funeral of Fred. Bailey, at Horanaf Sunday morning. Mr. Clarence McFarland, of Nearman, who has been visiting her father, Mr. Wm. Dunn, who is suffering from a paralytic stroke has returned home. Mrs. Wade B. Smith has returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo., after a pleasant visit with her relatives and friends here. Mrs. Geo. Dunn spent Monday in Kansas City shopping. Mr. S. S. McClure is in Little Rock on business. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson were shopping in Kansas City Thursday of last week. Inley Coran is attending the night school at the Summer High school in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell moved to Quindaro, Kansas, where they will make their future home. Many friends here wish them success. Mr. Fred Sharp came out from Kansas City Sunday and spent the day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sharp. Ed. Hadley, John Hatcheer and Jesse Porter were up from Vance Sunday shaking hands with old friends. THE large profits which should attend pork raising are dissipated tend pork raising are dissipated in too many cases through disease and neglect. Hog cholera will continue to scourge the country until all farmers learn that the pig is not naturally a dirty animal and that it requires field range and forage crops just as much as the horse and cow do Hog pens and yards should be kept clean, changing to fresh ground every year. Such forage crops as rape, artichokes, Canada peas and alfalfa ought to be accessible all summer. Shade and clean water are the next essentials. In addition it is well to give whey or sour milk and light rations of corn, peas or barley. Heavy feeding of grain is only necessary in the last few weeks when fitting for market. Corn silage is an excellent food. A little crushed coal, wood ashes, salt, charcoal and oilmeal aid plgs digestion and contribute to its general healthfulness. Young pigs are seriously injured by overfeeding and by wet floors and cold bedding. There should be no haste to feed grain either to a farrowing sow or a young litter. Both before and after farrowing the dam is better off with slops, mashes and boiled vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes and beets. When the young things get firmly on their feet the mother may be gradually put back on grain for the purpose of hardening up the flesh a little. Sucking pigs should have gradually increasing ratios of bran, shorts and boiled vegetables. 'That was a wise remark made by a speaker in a farmers' institute when he said that "good farm judgment consisted largely in under-standing principles and their working, and as good an understanding of conditions to know if the principles will apply." THE DOG ON THE FARM. Get a Good One and Train Him Properly is an Excellent Rule. Every farmer should have a dog. A well trained dog, no one will dispute, is the most companionable of all animals and a labor savior to the farmer, says a correspondent of the Orange Judd Farmer. Systematic instruction should be used in drilling the mind and body of the animal to bring out the intelligence required. A well trained, well treated and good tempered dog is one of the most agreeable creatures to have about the farm. It is a paying investment to the owner to take palms in training a dog. In the house he should be taught thorough cleanliness, and when once this is established the animal is miserable un- SKUICH SHEEP DOOR. less it can get out of doors when nature demands it. When the dog is young, say two or three months old, he should be fed in small quantities. Newer permit him to eat to his own satisfaction, because the ultimate result will be a very sick and unhappy little puppy. It is well to give him his last meal about two hours before he is shut up for the night. Cornmeal mixed with water, a very little salt and a handful of finely chopped liver or meat thrown in, the whole baked in a cake and when cold broken in bits and fed to the dog makes a very good supper. A great many people insist on giving their pets bread and milk for the evening meal, but this is not a very desirable diet if the dog is to be shut up in the house all night. There are a great number of tricks which may be taught a dog, but the farm dog should not necessarily be taught tricks. He should be taught sensible things. A great many, and I may say nearly 90 per cent of the dog owners of the present day, allow their dogs to run recklessly about through their neighbors' gardens, crops, etc. This is a very injudicious piece of business. It not only brings about a hard feeling, but is absolutely uncalled for. Untreated Alfalfa Is Best. The results of the years' tests indicate that for fattening hogs the way to feed alfalfa most satisfactorily is to feed it without grinding or chopping. This method has given faster and cheaper gains than feeding a like amount of chopped or ground alfalfa or a larger percentage of either.—Nebraska Experiment Station. LITTLE FARM PAY B. C. C. BOWSFIELD Grown hogs require dipping as soon as the weather is warm and again in midsummer. Once will be sufficient for the youngsters, and this may be about the list of August. If cholera has ever been known on the place the land occupied by the hogs should be plowed and used for other purposes for a year or two. The usual medication for dipping and the remedies commonly sold for cholera are safe and effective if used promptly and thoroughly. Prevention is better than any cure, and the farmer who means business will keep his stock healthy by giving them a clear range, sanitary buildings and suitable food. If cholera exists in the neighborhood or has ever been on a place the serum should be given. In wet weather every owner needs to guard his hogs against pleuropneumonia. It is best to use full blooded sires in pork production, changing every year, so as to avoid inbreeding. Any of the standard breeds can be recommended. A pure breed Poland China sire crossed with a grade Chester While or Duroc-Jersey dam will give excellent results, but this is merely given as an illustration. There is decided merit in the other distinct types. A dam should have one litter in the spring and another in the fall. It is a good plan to market the spring pigs when nine or ten months old and weighing about 250 pounds, keeping the fall pigs until they are fifteen to eighteen months old, when they should weigh 350 to 100 pounds. If dams are retained after they become heavy and awkward the offspring will be guarded or they will be crushed to death. It is best to give them a warm nest by themselves, allowing them to suckle four times a day. The popular song of the Illinois farmers' institute runs; What makes the landscape look so fair What flowers bright perfumes the air? What must remove the farmer's toll And will enrich the wornout soil? Alfalfa! WASTED FERTILITY. Failure to Use Liquid Manure Means Throwing Away Money. The Northulturist discusses the value of liquid manure. It says: We believe there is no system of enriching the land for small gardens, with a view to perfection of crops, so truly economical and so available as the use of liquid manure. We occasionally hear of a gardener or an amateur grower of some special crop that has practiced enriching with liquids, but it is only occasionally, yet the result of every record is in its favor, and a search inquiry into extra production of fruit, flower or plant almost invariably gives watering with liquid manure as the cause. There is on almost every farm a waste of liquids, which usually go into the sewer drain or possibly upon the road, where they are of no avail, but which if saved by being conducted to a tank would enrich the entire garden of vegetables, small fruits, furnish stimulus to the rose and other flower borders and keep the grass plot green and fresh even in the hottest and driest of midsummer. The use of a little plaster occasionally thrown in and around the tank would always keep it sweet and clean. By the use and practice of liquid manure no delay would ever occur in planting time because of the manure not being on land or not being in a sufficiently rotted condition, but planting could proceed and the application of manure be made at leisure. Training Horses' Mansa. When the horse's mine inclines to the wrong side an excellent plan is to the wrong side and can make a cover, like the one here shown, to fit closely over the horse's neck. It may be made of heavy muslin or canvas with buttons underneath to fasten it in place. It does not interfere with the bridle or col on the horse as long Farm and I provide make a cover, like the one here shown, to fit closely over the horse's neck It may be made of heavy muslin or canvas with buttons underneath to fasten it in place. It does not interfere HORSE COLLAR with the bridle or collar It can be used on the horse as long as it is needed Farm and Iroide Timely Bee Notes. It is the worst folly to try to winter over a weak colony for it is almost sure to palish, and for this and other reasons unite two or more such colonies to give sufficient loos to insure wauthth. Just throw them together in one hive, queens and all, and let the bees fight it out themselves as to which queen shall sway the captor of power. It is a noticed question as to whether the entrance of the hives should be contracted when bees are to be wintered out of doors. Many experts consider it best to contract the entrances. A single or other place of wood can be used for this purpose. It should be so tacked over the entrance of the hive as to allow the colony an outlet of one to two inches. WANTS TO NEAR FROM CHARLIE HAMILTON! Osage City, Kan., Nov. 8, 1912. Mr. Chiles, Dear Siri I am writing to see if you can assist me in finding my boy. I heard that he was killed and if you will help me to find him I will pay you what you charge for the trouble. His name is Charley Hamilton and weighs about 290, about six feet tall dark brown skinned and his former home was in Topeka. I received the news through Sarah Reed. I don't know where she is working but she is a cook. Answer soon. I from, Mrs. Jennie McReynolds, 304 North 5th St. PEABODY, KAN Misses Seattle Bush and Mabel Hall visited their aunt, Mrs. George Dell. of Newton, last week. Mr. John Powell returned to Kansas City Saturday after a visit of several weeks here with his daughters. Misses Ida McLean and Mae Levell of Strong City, visited here with their aunt, Mrs. Dell and Miss M. Hall last week. Mr. James shipped a car of cattle to St. Joe, Mo., Tuesday. Miss Mabel Hall entertained Misses McLean and Levell of Strong City, and Mr. Chester Anderson of Newton, at dinner Sunday. CHEROKEE, KAN. Mrs. Ella Doster, Mrs. Millie Lemons, Miss Nellie Myers and many others gave the pastor and wife, Rev. C. H. Anderson, a swell reception November 8th and also many valuable presents. This is the first of the kind ever given here before. For Sale... 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. So Different from the Rest, CAFE RESTAURANT and ICE CREAM PARLOR B. F. SAMUELS, Proprietor. 220 Delaware, Leavenworth, Kan. When in Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prep. (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION.— Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014-16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA, : : NEBRASKA. Graham Retreat Rooms and Board. W. W. GRAHAM, Prop. 907 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. J. W. Gaston, Preesident D. B. Zook, Vice-President. J. M. Roberts, Sec'y-Treas. W. L. McLaughlin, Genl. Mg'r. The Farmers' Mercantile Co. 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THE MISSOURI AND KANSAS TELE JUST as the click of the reaper means bread, the click of the clock means time and the purr of the sewing machine means clothes, so the ring of the BELL TELEPHONE means unity and organization. A Bell Telephone not only insures perfect local service, but also Long Distance service which is invaluable. THE MISSOURI AND KANSAS TELEPHONE CO. --- Notice to Literary Societies! To the President and Members of all Literary Societies of the Middle West: This comes to inform you that the Inter-State Literary Association hold its 22nd annual session in Topeka, Kansas, Christmas week, 1912, open 26th, and closing with the annual contest in Oratory, Original Music, Original day evening, December 28th. Every Literary Society in the Middle-West that has been regularly months and has held at least twelve regular meetings this calendar year is elect and send three delegates, one of whom may appear on program. This comes to inform you that the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West, will hold its 22nd annual session in Topeka, Kansas, Christmas week, 1912, opening Thursday evening, December 26th, and closing with the annual contest in Oratory, Original Music, Original Poetry and Declamation Saturday evening, December 28th. Every Literary Society in the Middle-West that has been regularly organized for a period of three months and has held at least twelve regular meetings this calendar year is entitled and is hereby invited to elect and send three delegates, one of whom may appear on program. This comes to inform you that the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West, will hold its 22nd annual session in Topeka, Kansas, Christmas week, 1912, opening Thursday evening, December 26th, and closing with the annual contest in Oratory, Original Music, Original Poetry and Declamation Saturday evening, December 28th. Every Literary Society in the Middle-West that has been regularly organized for a period of three months and has held at least twelve regular meetings this calendar year is entitled and is hereby invited to elect and send three delegates, one of whom may appear on program. The membership fee for new societies is $1.50; for old societies $1.00. The program will be made up by a sub-committee on November 30th, and each society must therefore have in the hands of the Corresponding Secretary by said date its membership fee, also the names and addresses of its delegates, together with the subjects of those who are to appear on program and the manuscripts of all its contestants. The program will fore have in the hands of addresses of its delegates scripts of all its content The program will be made up by a sub-committee on November 30th, and each society must therefore have in the hands of the Corresponding Secretary by said date its membership fee, also the names and addresses of its delegates, together with the subjects of those who are to appear on program and the manuscripts of all its contestants. All societies please take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Cash prizes will be awarded to the successful contestants as follows: Oratory, first $10 Original Music, first $10, that particular contest. No paper or oration ing your production. A special train will leave Des Moines sometime can will join the party at information write Dr. Pre or Mr. Done by Order of Ev Oratory, first $10, second $6; Declamation, first $3, second $2; Original Poetry, first $5, second $3; Original Music, first $10, second $6. All other sessions will be free. No graduate in any subject admitted to that particular contest. No paper or oration shall be more than ten minutes in length. Please bear this in mind when writing your production. A special train will carry the delegates from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. It will probably leave Des Moines sometime on Thursday morning, December 26, and it is earnestly desired that as many as can will join the party at St. Joseph, Kansas City, Lawrence, and other points along the route. For further information write Oratory, first $10, second $6; Declamation, first $3, second $2; Original Poetry, first $5, second $3; Original Music, first $10, second $6. All other sessions will be free. No graduate in any subject admitted to that particular contest. No paper or oration shall be more than ten minutes in length. Please bear this in mind when writing your production. A special train will carry the delegates from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. It will probably leave Des Moines sometime on Thursday morning, December 26, and it is earnestly desired that as many as can will join the party at St. Joseph, Kansas City, Lawrence, and other points along the route. For further information write Prof. Fred Roundtree, Chairman Executive Com., 1317 Van Buren St., Topeka, Kan., or Mrs. G. G. Brown, Corresponding Secretary, 937 Indiana Ave., Wichita, Kan. Done by Order of Executive Committee. FREE! CATALOGUE OF THE Lat at Styles of FINE CREOLE HAIR, and Electric Combs for Straightening your hair and make it grow nicely. WE MANUFACTURE In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas in the matter of the Estate of Thomas Butler, deceased. NOTICE OF FINAL SITTLEMENT. 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Its rare richness appeals to the most fastidious palate. Sold by all dealers who are butter particular. Its Flavor Wins Favor NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. 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. The Kansas City-Western Railway. Health and Pleasure Seekers Stop at The "Albany Hotel," EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. This place which is celebrated for its curative waters is only thirty-two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS. SANFORD W. KING, : Proprietor Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. "The Jack Johnson business," remarks Charles H. Trapp in his Pink Rag, "is growing apace. A half-dunken traveling man noticed a colored porter going into a room occupied by a woman. He seems to have kept tab and in twenty minutes he yelled over the telephone to the clerk and raised a howl about the porter. The incident strikes me peculiarly. Why was the man watching the woman's room in the first place? What right had he to presume that the woman was what his yell suggested? I happen to know the porter and as a man and a gentleman I prefer him to many with white skins. I don't tell about the Jack Johnson affair because Johnson is black but because of the iniquity of his acts. Johnson couldn't have tangled with Lucile Cameron had Lucile Cameron repulsed him. It's like Fred said last night: 'If my wife tangles with another man I am not going to raise the roof with the man. But if a man hounds my wife or daughter I am going to see about it.' There is too much playing to the grand stand and not enough moral basis to the majority of this business." VICHISON, KAN. Mrs. Mary Pennington was the guest of her brother, Mr. ifive Brown. Mr. William Turner is still on the sick list. Mary's temple is improving. They are receiving new member every meeting. Mrs. Amanda Smith is on the sick list. Mrs. Pay Tolbert was taken ill Sunday over to her mother's and had to be carried home in a back. Rev. W. H. King was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Waters Sunday. Mrs. Susie King entertained the sewing circle Friday. A nice lunch-eon was served. Mrs. Thomas Morton, who broke her limb three weeks ago, is improving nicely. Mrs. Martha McDaniels is still on the sick list. Rev. Hancock of the Christian church has resigned. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer November 15, 1912.) In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the Matter of the Estate of J. W. Patterson, an Habitual Drunkard. NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO MORTAGE REAL ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that there is now on file in the Probate Count of Shawnee County, Kansas, the petition of Potter Patterson, Guardian of the Estate of J. W. Patterson, an habitual drunkard, asking and petitioning said court to authorize and empower him to mortgage the following described real estate for the payment of debts, the cost of administration and the maintenance of said J. W. Patterson; Lots Four Hundred Sixty-sex, (466) and Four Hundred Sixty-eight (468) on Buchanan Street, King's Addition to the City of Popeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; that said petition is set for hearing at the of face of the Probate Court in the Court House of the City of Hopka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 14th day of December, 1912 at the hour of 10 o'clock A.M. of said day. PORTER PATTERSON, Guardian of J. W. Patterson, W. L. JAMISON. Attorney. 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Scott with her parents where she joined the Shiloh Baptist church and was baptized in December, 1890. She was married to Robt. Mims Campbell in 1901 to which union was born four children. They moved to Oklahoma City, Okla., where she joined the Baptist church under Rev. Dungeon. On their return to Ft. Scott she and husband united with the M. Zion Baptist church where the worked faithfully and untiringly, no task was too hard for her to preform in the church; always willing and ready to do what her hand, found to be. She was an earnest Sunday School worker, an affectionate wife, loving mother and a dutiful daughter. She was loved by all who knew her. Before departing this life she said to Brother Bright, that she was ready to go and on another occasion she said, "I am going home for it is alright with God." "A voice at midnight came. She started up to hear, A mottled arrow pierced her frame, She fell but felt no fear." OLATHE. JAN. Jacob Johnson of this city, was killed Friday, November 1, by a south bound Santa Fe passenger than near Snow. The deceased was a old resident of Olathe. He leaves a wife and daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Johnson of Kansas City. His funeral was held from the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Wm. Jackson officiating. Mrs. Givan and daughters of Kansas City, Mrs. Ed Givan of Corliss, Klan, Mrs. M. Alexander of Paola and Mr. Walter Walker of Kansas City, attended the funeral of Mr. J. Johnson. Amelia Davis attended the State Teachers Association in Topeka last week. Mesdames Lizzie Moten of Kansas City, and Theodosin Moten of Lenaea, attended the funeral of Mrs. Elnora Moten Friday. Mrs. Elnora Moten died last Wednesday at her residence on N. Willie street. She leaves a husband and four small children to mourn her loss. Her funeral was held from the Baptist church Friday afternoon. Messrs. Eugene Carr, Roy Brown and Walter McCullough spent Sunday in Kansas City. Mrs. Maggie Jenkins spent the week end in Kansas City visiting relatives. Mrs. Lonia Pratt Beck and children of Atchison, returned home, after a short visit with her father, Henry Pratt, and other relatives. Misses Nelle and Lillian Johnson are visiting in Lexington, Mo. Miss Lida Crump and Mrs. R. B. Molten of Leneva, Kan. attended the Aviation Meet in Overland Park Sunday afternoon. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Daisy McMinn, Plaintiff Walter McMinn, Defendant. State of Kansas to Walter McMinn: You are hereby notifies 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 sale 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. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff Attest: C. W. BOWER. Clerk of the District Court (First Published in Topika Flair dealer October 11, 1912.) President Taft is for a wanted party to edit and he is not by himself in this wish, for many a man who dreamed that Russell was go- ing to make a clean sweep of all the North and to take great inroads into the South, have opened their eyes to a sad mistake. They now know that he attempted the imposs- able, and they are anxious to get back on solid ground The "New Smoke House," the only colored Smoke House in Kannam, 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 M. C. H. 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. 404½ Kansas Ave. nd. phone 918. TOPEKA DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 52 Kansas Ave. Bell phone 1200 Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 501. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan S. Residence phones: tell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Rc 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 Gibberl Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night Residence: 1535 Van Buren St WANTED AGENTS: To write Life and Accident Insur- ance Policies for Shawnee County. NTA'L LIFE INSURANCE CO Chicago, Ill. T. W. TROUPE, State Agent 428 Lincoln St., Topeka, Kan. State Agent. Cafe and Restaurant Basement: 401 Kansas Avenue. Meals 15c. Lunch at all hours. Everything First-class. MRS. MATTIE HARDISON, Prop LABOR MEN'S Full line tobacco, cigars and soft drinks. Pool and billiards. Mrs. A. F. Farris, Hairdressing and Hair Wrok. Massage and Shampooing a Specialty. 920 College Ave., Topuka, Kas. You are invited to visit MRS. CHAS, R. JOHNSON at her "PORO" Hair Dress- ing Parlor, 832 KANSAS AVENUE Braids, Switches, Transformations, etc., made to order. Phone 8494. FOOL THE KICKING COW Simple Device That Prevents Hot From Simple Devices That Prevents Her From Putting Her Foot In Milk Pail. The illustration herewith is a simple device to keep a cow, from kicking. It consists of two pieces of rope, about four and one half feet long and a piece of an old fork handle across the cow's back. Insert an eyebolt in the floor so the left of the cow about halfway up toward the feed box, then fasten your piece of rope in this ring and to the fork handle just about the height of the cow's back. Fix the other side in like manner, excepting that the eyebell be put farther back so as to al- ANTI-KICKING DEVICE low room for milking operations. This apparatus is left fastened on the left hand side and thrown back across the partition when not in use. Just before milking the cow is fastened in the stanchion, and this is thrown across and fastened in the ring on the right hand side. This is especially good for the cow that is in the habit of putting her foot in the milk path. She cannot raise her foot without howling her back somewhat, which this prevents. And if she persists in doing this trick tighten up the rope on the right hand side. The object in fastening it to the floor is that it gives her a certain amount of freedom, and if she moves backward and forward it tightens. After a time the cow gets noustomed to this, and if it is simply hid across her back she will not move a foot. I have used this in a number of bad cases and found it works to perfection, says a correspondent of the American Agricultural. FARM BUTTERMAKING. No Reason Why It Should Not Beat Cosmetics Product An Price Creamery Product in Price. Butter trade from a single herd of cows in a small dairy located on the farm, gives a Washington state bulletin, should command the highest price of any butter on the market. The first essential in making good butter is good cream. To get this simply means to take ordinary precautions regarding clean cows and barn, clean attendant and clean utensils and then cooling the cream at once after separating, either by running it over a cooler or by setting it in running cold water and stirring. Cream should not be stored with any substance having an aroma. Sweet cream churns hard and gives a butter having a fat taste. To sour or ripen the cream, first, heat it to about 70 degrees F. (use a thermometer) and let it stand until it has a mild but distinctly acid taste, or, second, add some sour milk or butter-milk (starter) to start the ripening, at the same time holding it at 70 degrees. The best cream for churning is that which tests about 30 per cent fat after starter has been added. The temperature at which the cream should be churned depends on the size of fat globules, hardness of fat globules, age of the cream, percentage of fat in the cream, kind of feed the cow is getting, and this cannot be determined except by trial. Thirty five degrees may be proper on one farm and 60 degrees on the one indulging. A good rule to follow is to have the butter come about the size of wheat kernels in about thirty or forty minutes. While the granules are about the size of wheat the buttermilk should be drained, the granules washed and the salt added. Then they are worked together, only enough to distribute the salt evenly. When the churn is not stopped until the granules become large some of the buttermilk is increased, and it makes butter of poor keeping quality. Mottles in the butter are caused by an uneven distribution of salt in the presence of buttermilk. --- If we use but one crop on the land and cultivate it clean all the time the soil will quickly be robbed of its humus. Therefore we must follow a proper rotation in order to supply humus without which we can do little. Some man have never discovered this fact, however. --- Warning. The Florists' exchange reports the death of a child in Oregon from eating the berries of the Virginia craper. Aphrodisia quinquefolia, which had not previously been regarded as poisonous, though the bulk, sometimes used cautiously in medicine, appears to possess poisonous properties. Saving Many Steps. Can you bring a rod through the shed to open the door to let the cattle out the back way, closing the door with a lever? It will save you three miles a year. Think it over.—I farm and Fireside. (Concluded from Page 1) cording as the people are able to pay. They return from the grave to the home of the deceased to pray, feast and drink according as the means of the people will afford. Nine days after the death this celebration is repeated only on a larger scale, when they pray, sing, eat, drink, play games for money, dance, and until recently fought chickens. Gambling has been made a crime by law and cock fighting has been limited to certain days and for these reasons they no longer form a part of the ceremonies except in the small towns and where it is known that the authorities will not interfere. With the coming of the Ameri- lans have come many changes, but it is yet to be seen whether these changes will be better or worse for the people. The various protestant churches are trying to do church and missionary work among them, but I doubt very much if they under- stand or care very much about the teachings and tenets of these churches and I think it will take long years of education and teaching to make them understand it. Very many of them take part with the Protestants but when they die they ask to be taken to the Catholic church for the ceremonies of that church. The fact that they can see and hear no one in the Protestant church, forgive and take away their sins and that they will not be buried with their friends and relatives in a cemetery blessed and made holy, causes many to doubt and at the last moment to break away and follow Catholicism. Sunday in the Philippines is the brief day for wor-hip, recreation and sport. Mass, cool fighting, large racing, dancing and sports of all kinds take place on Sunday, and all classes of people take part. It is the custom of the country and one is as appropriate as the other. American occupation has changed things so far what by preventing some of the more vulgar sports and limiting sports to certain days, and closing certain kinds of sports on Sundays, but it is still a day of sport and recreation. Americans are forced by circumstances and official suggestion to associate with the natives, and are forced to adopt many of heir customs that are contrary to their training and notions of propriety. They are given to understand that they must not antagonize the natives, hence it is no uncommon thing to see men and women who were sent to take part in church work, Sunday school and epworth league work, giving teas, attending balls, receptions, ball games and the like on Sundays. It is a case of an earnest Sunday school worker becoming an enthusiastic Sunday base ball rooter, through circumstances that she cannot control. The American is a stranger in the Orient, and it a question if he will even become a factor in its future development and history. He is trying to do things different from everybody else. He is selfish, arrogant, egotistical, and about many things ignorant, and insists on doing his own way, ignoring customs, traditions, civilization and even nature itself. In the Philippines he is trying to apply a Twentieth century civilization on a people who are yet fat in the year when judged by our standards; trying to hit a temperate climate civilization on a tropical people without any preparation or change; he trying to have the Filipino use a steam plow when he don't know how to use a hoe; to use a harvester when he don't know how to use a reap-hook; to use electricity when he don't know how to use a horse; trying to teach him English literature before he knows the English language, Greek and Latin before he has a language. We are trying to environ the Filipino anew and then develop him instead of developing him in nature's environment. We are failing to teach him the necessity and dignity of labor. We may succeed by such methods, but I don't believe it. We surely are not succeeding very well now. The Filipino has nothing in common with us, and I regret to be forced to say he is ungrateful for the good we have done for him and tried to do for him. There is something wrong when nineteen out of forty-two provincial treasurers had to be dismissed and four of them sent to the penitentiary; when orders have to be issued to male American officials call on and associate with Filipinos; when a vagrant law had to be enacted chiefly for the benefit of Amethians; when a law had to be enacted prohibiting Filipinos from flying their insurrection flag instead of the stars Miss. Daisy Morton of Whiting is in the City, the guest of Mrs. Mary Moran. Messrs. Commodore Oden and Alphonso Jackson attended the Rho Omega party in Lawrence last Friday night. Miss. Hortense Clark attended the Rho Omega party in Lawrencee Friday night and remained over Sunday with friends. Mrs. Kizzie Richardson, living at 316 East Crane street, is very sick and the attending physician entertains but little hope of her recovery. The "All Star" whist club meets every Monday night at Cunningham's tonnorial parlor. It is now a doven strong and much interest in manifested. The Western University vs. Topeka Industrial Institute foot-ball game, held at League Park last Saturday afternoon, resulted in score of 6 to 0 in favor of T. I. E. I. The case of Andy Wallace set for trial yesterday, was postponed by the state. If there is any chance of "sticking" Andy there ought not to be so much putting off on the part of the state. This case has been on docket since early in the spring. Misses Lillie Williams, Alena Smith, Merlie Piggins, Phillis Bar-Murrell, Hizel Walker, Jack Giles, Ket, Meesss, Sam Davis, Emanuel Robert Jackson, Leonard Sayles. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Demery, and Mrs. Bivens of Lawrence came up Tuesday 11. to see the "Smart Set" and returned the following morning. Miss. Viola Scott entertained at whist Saturday afternoon at her home 1154 Lane St. The first prize a china plate was won by Mrs. Emma Simpson and booby prize, Miss. Brownlee Baid of Olathe. A delicious two course lunch was served. Out of town guests were Misses, Elisa Doney, Mary Thomas, Bessie Rosson of Kansas City and Brownlee Baid of Olathe. All present report an enjoyable time. I desire to express hereby my sincere appreciation of the honor conferred upon me by the voters of the 81st legislative district in electing me last Tuesday their representative. I am especially grateful to the colored voters for their generous support. C. G. BLAKELY. Adv. and stripes; when the commercial interests of the islands have steadily declined; when a libel law was enacted so stringent as to prevent free and honest criticism of official acts; when the chief insurrection and most radical anti-American Filipinos are given the best official positions; when Filipinos openly and publicly show than dislike for Americans and will do more for the entertainment of a native official than they do for the Governor General; when not a single American business enterprise in the islands can boast of success; when Americans become filipinized more than Filipinos become Americanized. Since my return home I have searched the newspapers in vain for a bit of news about the Philippine Islands. Not even was the result of the general election held there June 5th reported; an event that causes as much interest and excitement as our presidential election. And this brings us to the point that the people of this country are not concerned about the Filipino nor his country. You have too many problems to work out here at home—things that are dear to you, and that effects your government; your homes and your posterity to care much about the Filipino. It is interesting to watch and study your own country and people at a distance of nine thousand miles and compare them with other peoples who are doing things also in the world. I have been forced to the conclusion that with all of our boasted greatness, civilization and superiority, there are some things we Americans can't do as well as other people; and I am almost pursued that there are some things we can't do at all. The Spamards, Germans, Englishmen, Frenchmen, Japanese and even the Chinese all look at us laugh, shrug them shoulders and say it cannot be done our way. Let us hope the United States will soon announce definitely what she intends to do in the Philippines and then set about in an intelligent, common sense and Christian like way to do it. Mrs. Jeff Johnson is ill at her home on Madison Street. Mrs. Eva Cobbs of Lawrence is visiting Miss Pearl Walker. Hon. John B. Fleming of Horton, Kan., was in the city Wednesday on business. Miss Mattie L. Bradshaw entertained Miss Dessie Rosson and Mrs. Wm. Boone at dinner Thursday. Mr. William Fraizer, a fireman at No. 3 station, who met with a serious accident is improving nicely. Mrs. Wm. Boone and Miss Ethel Ransom were delightfully entertained at the home of Miss Corinne Jones Saturday afternoon. The musical treat of the season is being prepared by Mrs. Jas. Buford and the host of little girls under her management. Don't forget. Miss Daisy Morton of White Cloud, visited in the city several days this week, the guest of Mrs. Mary Moran and son, Mr. William Boone. Mrs. William Boone of Kansas City, Kan., attended the K. T. A. last week and while in the city was the guest of Miss Ethel Ransom, 1726 Topeka Ave. Quite a number o Topekans will go to Curbondale next Thursday eve to put on a musical treat in the interest of the Loyal Workers club of St. John A. M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Holton, Kan., were in the city to attend the "Smart Set" Tuesday, and while here were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McNary on Quincy St. Wm. Lusco, four blocks south of Highland Park schoolhouse is offering his house with twelve lost for sale for the bargain price of $650 This is a great bargain and should be snapped at once. A LIGHTER COMPLEXION. The Perfect Face Bleach positively removes freckles, tan, sunburn and all skin blemishes. For sale at McClelland's Beauty Parlors, 420 Kansas Avenue. Phone 4787 Red. OLOF EKBERG, —ROYAL TAILORS— Registered: State of Kansas. 708 Kansas Avenue. PRICES: $20.00 to $50.00 —Every Sult Made is Guaranteed.— The Football game between Western University team, Quindaro, and the Topeka Industrial Institute team was played Saturday afternoon at the League park. /The score was 6 to 0 in favor of T. I. I. Messrs. Geo. K. Williams and Peek accompanied the W. U. team. Mrs. Ellen Slaughter and Mrs. J. W. Bradshaw are in Chicago, attending their little sick granddaughter, Lucille. She is the daughter of Mr. Chas. Slaughter. The little girl is seriously ill and their many friends in Topeka pray for her speedy recovery. The One Four club met last Thursday evening with Miss Lucy Owens. Miss Pearl Walker read a paper on the race, after which each and every guest had something to say on the subject. Miss Tressa Penman, visitor, sang a very pretty solo. Out of town guest was Mrs. Ivy Cobbs of Lawrence, Kansas. Mrs. M. D. Boyd, captain of Loyal Workers club of St. John A. M. E. church and her many friends will be entertained Saturday night at Oakland school house by the neighbors in that vicinity. Vehicles will meet the street cars in Oakland and will convey all to the school house free of charge. Join the crowd. Mrs. W. I. Jamison, one of the most successful teachers in the city and who is now teaching at Washington school, gave an exhibition of her school class work last Friday at the First Baptist church, Ninth and Jackson Streets, for the benefit of the teachers who were attending the state convention. Her children, were very neatly dressed and responded bright and cheerful. They went through their exercise in such a dignified manner and with so much ease that they interested the entire audience who say they were highly entertained. All the teachers present were glad to form her acquaintance and to get information from her as to how she succeeded in getting such good work out of her classes. Miss. Alberta Guy, attended the Rho Omega party in Lawrence Friday night, 11 31 Mrs. Sanford Clark of Eskridge, is in the city, the guest of her son, Mr. L. C. Clark. Miss Ara McAdoo left Sunday for Kansas City to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Jack Johnson. Mrs. Tarwater of Kansas City, Mo., returned home Sunday after a two weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Menefec. The children under the management of Mrs. James Buford are making an excellent showing in their rehearsal for the affair soon to come to pass. 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. TRADE OR SALE.—A bargain on two good Pool Tables. Will trade them for lots or take cash. Here is a splendid opportunity to get two good tables cheap. Address, Mrs. Charlotte E. Giles, Manhattan, Kas. Miss Hattle Ingram of Atchison, attended the Teachers Association and was the guest of Mrs. Essie Clark. A large crowd of friends were at the depot Sunday evening to see Miss Ingram leave, who arrived just as the train was about to leave. The Shamrock club met November 5 at the beautiful home of Mrs. Payne near Scahrock. After business the club enjoyed a three course lunch. The club adjourned to meet Nov. 19 with Mrs. G. W. Jackson, 1020 Washburn. The Pattie Rose Tabernacle will have a tacky entertainment at their hall Friday, November 22, 1912. Thirteenth and Quincy Street April for the tackiest dressed person. Admission to hall free. Oysters and Chittelings will be served. All temples and tabernacles are invited to attend also friends. The following program will be tendered at the City Federation Friday, November 22, at 3 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist church: Instrumental solo, Miss Zonola Jackson; paper Mrs. A. R. Jackson; address, Rev. Gilbert Walker, pastor of St. Simon All members are requested to be present. Friends are cordially invited. A "sociable" party was given Thursday evening, Nov. 7, in the honor of Miss Sallie Taylor of Washington, D. C., given by the members of Central Baptist church at the residence of Rev. H. W. White. A handsome gold jewelry box and a silver sterling finger nail file was presented to her as a small token of love. The evening was spent in a sociable talk. Ice cream and cake was served. Those present were: Rev. H. W. White, Mesdames Dona Gupton, Amanda Alexander, Eliza Napue, Harry Moody, Misses Sallie Taylor, Rosa Stone, Ollie Stull, Alta Jones, Goldie Napue. Several of the young men of this city entertained complimentary to the visitors Saturday night at the home of Miss Arnicholas Chiles, 914 Buchanan Street. Music and games furnished amusement for the evening, after which a dainty repast was served. At a late hour all departed declaring they had spent a delightful evening. The out of town guests present were, Mrs. Lucille Jordan of Colorado Springs, Misses Grace Walker of Denver, Francis Kealing of K. U., Lawrence, Anna Smith, Penny, Whitman, Richardson, and James, all of Wichita; Messrs. Peck, Geo. K. Williams and McShan of W. U., Quindaro. IN A GOOD CAUSE. Rev. George McNeal of Kansas City, was in the city yesterday in the interest of one Robert McDaniels, who is serving a life sentence in the Kansas pententiary for killing a man at Ottawa six years ago, but according to the petition laid before Gov. Stubbs by Rev. McNeal this man was used as a scapegoat to shield two white men with whom he was in a stealing compact, and who really did the shooting of the man while the said McDaniels was busy in a box car stealing for these two white thugs, who are now enjoying the fruits of their ill gotten gain while their companion is spending all time in durance vale. McDaniels was forced to make a confession to exonerate these men by being threatened with mob violence by the friends of the men. Rev. McNeal is going to sift the matter to the truth and if some one don't watch out they will be on the inside looking out.. FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS COLD SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS Mesdames Dora Brown, Maggie Clay, Lena DeFrantz of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Lillian Shoemake of Troy, attended the State Teachers Association. Mrs. Hurst of Wichita of Wichita accompanied her son to Topeka Saturday to enter him at the Topeka Industrial Institute. While here she stopped with Mrs. Harvey Scott. Professors Jenkins and Porter of Kansas City attended the State Teachers Association and were the guests of Mr. and Miss. L. C. Clark, 1414 Western Ave. Messrs. Jacob Dixon of Dallas, Texas, and Charles French of Newton, Kan, were in the city Wednesday on business. While here they made this office a call. MR. T. W. TROUPE has an "ad" in the Plaindealer for agents to write life and accident insurance. If you are in need of something to make a few extra dollars write him today. The Carnation Art club met November 8 at the residence of Mrs. H. W. Ware, 1019 Pine St. The club adjourned to meet November 15 with Mrs. Harry Pace, 1033 Woodard November 15. Bishop Isaac Lane and wife of Jackson Teem, and Mrs. H. W. Gibbs of Kansas City, Mo., while in the city were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Burns, 1402 Van Buren, en route to the annual conference at Hutchinson, Kan. Mr. Elisha Scott was host to a 6 o'clock dinner party Friday evening at his home, 1151 Lane St. The excellently prepared meal was heartily enjoyed by all present. Covers were laid for the following: Misses Brownlee Baird of Olathe, Edna Cantrell, Almeda and Gustava Brewer, Viola Scott and E. Scott, host. Mrs. Beulah Allen entertained a number of friends November 6 from three to six p. m. at her home on Lincoln Street, the occasion being her birthday. Whist was enjoyed throughout the afternoon. At the proper time Mr. Cleade Oglesvie served a delicious three course luncheon. A pleasant time was had by all present and each pronounced Mrs. Allen an ideal hostess. Church of St. Simon the Cyrenian Rev. George Gilbert Walker, Ph. B, minister in charge. Sunday service: Morning—Prayer at 11 o'clock. Evensong at 4:30 o'clock. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Subject of sermon at 11 o'clock. "The Power of Thought." At 4:30 o'clock, "The Voice in the Wilderness. Everyone is cordially invited to all these services. A meeting of the representatives from each Literary society was held last Wednesday evening and it was decided to call a meeting of all persons or citizens interested in the entertainments of the Inter-State Literary Association, which meets in Topeka December 26, 27. 28 for Wednesday, November 20, at the Y. M. C. A rooms. Such persons are cordially invited to attend whether or not they are connected with a society. FRED POUNDTREE, Ch'r'm. Executive Committee. Society graciously bowed to Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Alexander yesterday evening at 8 o'clock and declared them idael host and hostess. The occasion was a dinner party complimentary to Mrs. Lucile Jordan, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Miss Grace Walker, of Denver, Colo., and Miss Lizzie Pattison, of Los Angeles, Cal. Their cozy home at 1216 Lincoln street resembled a veritable flower garden and these elaborately gowned ladies preening from behind banks of cut flowers made it a scene long to be remembered and one that will not soon be surpassed in Topeka's social circles. An elaborate six-course dinner was served in style, after which the twelve guests repaired to the parlors where they enjoyed themselves at whist and in conversation and at a late hour departed for their several homes feeling highly clated over having been thusly honored. Coal, Wood, Kindling and Feed Cheaper than any dealer in in Topeka. Prompt delivery, Honest Weights our Motto. Visiting Te Here's distinctive WALK-OVEN BOOT SHOP We Want Every Lady to Inspect Acme Art Aseptible Hair Dressing ... Shampooing... Scalp Treatment MRS. AQUILLA COLEMAN Sole Agents for the Celebrated Room 211—612 Kansas Ave Stonestreet Undertakers and Walk-Over The Shoe for You Visiting Teachers! Here's a store full of new and distinctive— WALK-OVER SHOES Designed over the smartest lasts, comprising all of the different shapes and leathers, right up to the minut. WALK-OVERS never fail to satisfy, the name stands for real merit and satisfaction. Come in and be fitted in the WALK-OVER way. For Women $2.50 to $6 For Men $3.50 to $6 WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP, 708 Kansas Avenue C. G. M'CLEERY, Pres't & Gen'l Mgr. The M'Cleery LUM and Building Coal Yard Corner Phones: 866, 3598, 3599 Yards: Topeka .. Palace Me 933 Kansas Everything CUT RAIE The M'Cleery Lumber Co., LUMBER, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. CARL FOWLER, THE MISITING TEACHERS. The following persons are among the number that attended the State Teachers Association here last week: Kansas, City, Meerser, Hau- Town, Min, Jeff. King, J. M. Mar- n, J. Q. Reynolds, Woody Jacobs, Baster Hodge, H. N. Jockin Pot- n, J. J Lewis; Misses Winfried Morton, Trussa Samothers, Laina Hallan, Ollie Henderson, Wilson Gertule Lankford, Mary Thomas Bessie Rosson and Montgomery; Whitna- Dr. F. L. Barnett, Measre West, Barnes, Roberts, B. H. Avery, Misses Myrtle Hurst, Anna Smith. Telephone 3726. We carry one of the finest lines UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Thre- Licensed Embalmerz in attendance 636 Quincy St. 'Phone 52 C. V. DEWAR. Sec'y. and Treas. Lumber Co., BER, Building Material East Fifth Street. TOPEKA, KANSAS and Manhattan, Kas. Great Market, as Avenue. in Season. E MARKET. Gertrude Penny, Ernestine Whitman, Gottruk Owens, Richerson, Con- lare Hazel, Allene James, Laura Rawley, Vida Herriford, Mr. M. L. Copell H. Dawson, Missa Salm Stone, Wayne Dillard, Oma Carter, Weston Polversity, Quindale- President H. T. Kealing, Major Peal Profs, Gregg, Peck, Patterton, Reu- lon Brown, Shilton Lorch; Oathea -Misses, Brownley Baird, Davis, Leuvenworth-Misses, Wiggington, Namar, Blanch Miller, Estella Chri- tian; Parsons-Misses, D. E. Ward field. Zaphyr Coffey, W. G. Whittaker, R. F. Miller. Manager COLORED TRADE. Our goods are the best in the market. We guarantee the crimp to remain. Old hair made over equal to new or exchanged for new. Swatches from ..... 50c to $5.00 Pumpadours ..... 50c to $3.00 Hair Straightening ..... 25c to 35c Hair Shampooing ..... 25c to 35c Scalp treatment a specialty. MRS. A. C. MCCLELLAND, 429 Kansas Ave. ---Phone 4787Red Mr. and Mrs. Archie Huddleson were in the city one day this week visiting relatives and friends. They have spent several successful seasons in Vauduille, and are at the "Grand" in Kansas City this week with "The White Slave," one of the most elaborate productions on the road. Mr. and Mrs. Huddleson were looking fine and their numerous friends among white and colored were glad to see them. At the close of the present season they will tour Europe with this company. The Executive Committee of the Inter-State Inter-State held a meeting, Tuesday, November 9, 1912 at the Y. M. G. A. rooms. These present were, Dr. J. R. A. Crossland, president, and Miss Olda Arder on of St. Joseph; Prof. G. F. Potter of Kansas City; Prof. W. E. Gray of Atchison and Prof. F. Roundtree, chairman of committee, and Mrs. Dr. G. G. Brown of Wichita corresponding secretary. The committee made arrangements for the Christmas meeting of the Association and set December, 26, 27, 28 for the dates. They are looking forward to a great meeting. The Oriental Art club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. Games on Filmore St. with Miss Turmon and Mrs. E. Games as hostesses. The club was called to order by the president at 8 o'clock and the minutes of the preceding meeting were read by the secretary and adopted. The song by the quartette was very highly approved. The visiting ladies were Mrs. Rev Nix of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. E. Burnett of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. H. Howard of this city. A very delicious two course lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet next Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Miss Mary Graham, 1118 West King St. to have an informal social for the benefit of the club. Mrs. Essie Clark entertained at progressive whist Saturday after noon from 3 to 6 at her beautiful home, 1411 Western Ave., complimentary to Miss Hattie Ingram of Atchison. The first prize a china dish was won by Miss Ingram; second prize, a china plate, Mrs. Harrison Williams; booby prize, a painted tin cup, Miss Troupe. Refreshments of mints, peanuts, ice cream and assorted cakes were served. Out of town guests were, Misses Hattie Ingram, guest of honor; Mayne Carter, Manhattan Brownlee Bund, Olathe; Laura Harlan, Kansas City; Grace Walker, Denver and Anna Smith, Wichita; Mrs. Lucille Jordan, Colorado Springs, Colo. All present reported an enjoyable afternoon. UNION HOTEL CAFE. 127 W. Railroad St. M. G. MURPHY, Prop. Board and Lodging Everything First Class NORTH TOPEKA. KANSAS. DAVIS FUEL CO. Has All Kinds of PHONE 1698 BARGAINS IN AUTOMOBILES. 1 7 Passenger 4 cylinder Packard $1,200.00. 1 5 Passenger 1 cylinder Regal $400 1 5 Passenger 1 cylinder Smith $450 1 5 Passenger 1 cylinder F. M. F. like new $700.00. 1 5 Passenger 1 cylinder Cadillac $$250. 1910 Cadillac Cars, 5 Passenger, 4 cylinder $600.00. 1911 Cadillac Cars, 5 Passenger 4 cylinder 1 200.00. Write or call L. S. Gunther, 514- 516 Jackson street or The Topeka Plaindealer. Landauer MERCANTILE CO. EXCLUSIVE LADIES STORE LARNED, KANSAS Underwear, W. B. 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The following persons were present: Misses Hazel Hurst, Catherine Grant, Lizzie Stokes, Messrs. Theo. Copeland, Edward Baker. Eugene Perry, Blaine Venerable, Richard Elliott, Mesdames Hughes, Hopkins, Venerable, Rogers and Prather: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown of Kansas City, Kan. spent the week end with their mother, Mrs. Mattle Hamilton. Rev. John Gregg of St. Joseph, Mo, is spending a few days in Lawrence visiting relatives and frends. Mrs. Geo. R. King, who has been seriously ill, still remains very poorly at this writing. Her many frends wish her a speedy recovery. The Lawrence Athelete club defeated the Topeka Boy Scouts. It was one of the most interesting games of the season. Their next game will be with the Western University team Friday, November 15. Rev. Brown is continuing to meet with great success in his work at St. Luke A. M. E. church since his return. A new velvet carpet now adorns the rostum and about the alter, which certainly adds to the beauty of the interior of the church. The congregation continues to grow and the collections are fine. St. Luke people made no mistake in asking for his return. The quilt entertainment by the auxiliary board Monday, November 4th, netted nearly $50 in the six weeks. Considerable has been paid on the church debt. The Rho Omega club entertained informally with dancing and whist Friday evening at Smith hall. The hall was made more cozy by the use of college pennants and beautiful sofa cushions. Punch was served throughout the evening by Esterine Copeland. The out of town guests were, Misses Alberta Guy, Hortense Clarke, of Topeka. Laura Rawles of Wichita, Messrs. Commodore Oden and Alphonso Jackson of Topeka. All departed declaring the Rho Omegas to be delightful entertainers. Miss Hortense Clarke of Topeka, spent the week end with Miss Catherine Grant. 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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. IOLA. KANSAS. them a happy voyage through life. Rev. Woods and members of his congregation are making great preparations for a grand rally for the trustees on the first Sunday in December and they desire that you lend them a helping hand. Mr. Jeff Stanley and sister. Grace, and little Alta Bradley Sundayed in Topeka. Miss Veliner Bolton went to Paxico Sunday. Mr. Harry Hall and wife have settled on Wm. Wall's place where they will reside in the future. Mrs. James DePriest. of Keen, spent last week in the city the guest of her mother. Ed. Faurer and family spent Sunday in Paxico, the guests of James Officer and family. Miss Lillian School Sundayed in Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Phoenix, 605 Congress street, celebrated their aftieth wedding anniversary Thursday, Nov. 7th, 1912, from 10 a. m., until midnight. The house was beautifully decorated in ferns and cut flowers. Among the out of town relatives present were their daughter, Mrs. A. J. Minnis, of Topeka; son, Mr. W. L. Phoenix and wife of Saint Joseph, M. Mrs. Jerry Norris and daughter, Miss Mabel, of Cottonwood and Mr. Earl Phoenix, of Newton. During the day the couple received their many friends and conversed cheerfully together. Miss Mabel Harris furnished music for the day. The guests were served in the dining room which was decorated with ferns and carnations. The luncheon was a delightful three-course affair and highly relished. Among the many presntnts received were a gold headed cane, and salt and pepper shakers edged with gold given by Col. David Taylor and wife; set of gold collar and cuff buttons and muffler given by W. H. Haines; a gold watch and tie pin by their son, W. L. Phoenix and wife; hand painted plate by their daughter, Mrs. A. J. Minnis and husband, of Topeka; five dollars in gold by Mrs. Jerry Harris and family, of Cottonwood; two dollars and a half in gold by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams; one dollar by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hooker; five dollars in gold by a group of friends; picture of Col. H. C. Whitney. Regrets were sent by Senator Curtis of Washington, D. C., and Congressman Miller and Judge Evans, of this city. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS Rev. Warder, pastor of the Second Baptist church is conducting a series of revival meetings with much success. Rev. Woodson of Western Kansas is assisting Rev. Warder in his revival. Mr. Arthur Hall of the M. S. S. detachment of Fort Riley and Mrs. Alice Kimbrough of this city were quietly married on the 29th ult., the Rev. W. H. Housley officiated. They received many handsome and useful presents from both white and colored friends. About thirty guests witnessed the ceremony. Mrs. Kimbrough owns some very valuable property in the city and possesses many worthy business qualities. The groom is a worthy and refined man with an untarnished character. Their many friends wish them great success through life. The A. M. E. church is prospering and in a splendid condition both spiritually, and financially. They have just closed a successful revival with an addition of eleven souls. Mrs. W. H. Housley continues ill but at this writing is improving. In a few days she expects to undergo a surgical operation. Rev. W. H. Housley is held in the highest esteem by the M. S. S. at the Fort. They all like him and will go out of their way to assist him and his church. Mr. Nick Ward is dangerously ill. Rev. W. H. Housley's daughter, who for the past eight or nine months has been ill is able to be up and assist with the domestic affairs. Miss Montrula Harden spent a few days last week visiting the Harrison girls at Manhattan. Mrs. Gibson, of Abilene, is the guest of Mrs. Emma Dade. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crews are social entertainers of this city and take pleasure in such for recreation. They gave a delightful party at their home on West 12th street Friday evening. A large number of their select friends were present and spent a delightful evening. Miss Rosella Earp entertained the Twentieth Century club Friday evening of last week at her residence on East Eleventh street. The evening was pleasantly spent in social enjoyment. The Ladies Progressive Reading club met with Mrs. Sergeant Barnes Thursday afternoon of last week. An interelling program was pendered and all highly enjoyed themselves. WEIR. KAN. Mentre, George Clark and Ben Hughes are now in possession of a very fine team and all orders for coal will be promptly filled. A revival meeting will be held at the St. John Baptist church, beginning November 6. Mr. Walter Warren of Kansas City, was in the city on the 2nd. He was formerly a resident of this city, Mrs. Hattie Cowan of Kansas City, was called to the bedside of her sister, who is very ill. Mr. D. L. Boarders, who run for township clerk, was defeated and was the only man on his ticket who was defeated. Mr. J. A. Moore, who run for Justice of Peace, was elected and the first colored man elected to that office in this city. Prof. W. H. King and Miss Smiley returned the 10th, after spending about three days in Topeka attending the State Teachers association. Mr. King brought his daughter, who is ill, with him from Kansas City. Rev. D. B. Jackson of Kansas City, Kan, arrived here the 11th and started a ten days meeting at the St. John Baptist church. We have a new colored painter and paper-hanger in the city and so far his work has been very satisfactory. Mr. Louis Basterville and family of Independence, Kan., formerly of this city are here visiting friends and relatives. Grandma Baker is very ill. Gandma Baker is vey ill. Mr. I. W. Stewart made a business trip to Pittsburgh on the 11th. BARTLESVILLE OKLA Mrs. Mary Woods furnished the special music for the banquet instead of Mrs. Ida Mortison as was previously announced in these columns. Matthew Johnson is very popular with the Home Mission Lady since making his first speech before that body. The boys are wondering if he pays weekly dues. We are sorry to note that Mr. Howard Norman is numbered among the sick. The Sisters of Jericho gave an entertainment at the Baptist church Friday evening of last week and a merry time was had. Work for the uplift of humanity by boosting the literary. If you are not a booster don't knock. Don't take yourself too serious, there are others. Push don't pull. Brother Abram Thomas will apply for a license to preach before the next quarterly conference. We are pleased to note that there was no disposition to intimidate the Negro voters at the polls in the recent election. YALE, KANSAS. Mr. J. R. Miller and Miss Lee Hampton was married Sunday. November 10th, at the home of her mother, Miss. Jennie Hampton at Pittsburg, Kan. Miss Mary Weaver was in the camp yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Green has moved to Croeburg. Miss Minnie Palmer was out to attend the S. M. and T. lodge Tuesday. Mrs. Jennie Hampton was in Yale Friday. The colored school of Yale gave an entertainment last night and they had a lovely crowd and a fine success. Mrs. Baker is on the sick list this week. Mr. Monday has gone to Crowneburg to work. Mr. Doss Dirk was in Yale Monday. PARSONS HAPPENINGS The Gleaners Art Club Comediennes will present the novel comedy drama, "The Queen of Sheba" in four acts. Watch the Plaindealer for the date. Mrs. J. Henderson, president of the Jewell Art club, entertained her members Monday afternoon with a beautiful two course lunchcon. Mrs. C. Russell of Houston, Texas, was guest of honor. Mr. W. B. Cole of Carthage, Mo., Mrs. Nannie Diggs of Lexington, Ky., and Mrs. Sadie Morrison of Galena, Kan., were the guests of their relatives. Mr. and Mrs. I. M. McMurray. Miss May Watson of P. H. S., has been somewhat undisposed for the past few days. LINCOLN, NEBR. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Stewart were called to Omaha Monday, on account of the illness of Mr. Stewart's mother. Mrs. Emma Lyman is reported as being quite ill at her home. Mrs. Irene Mosley is indisposed this week. The interior decoration of Mt Zion Baptist church will be finished this week, and it will look very neat. Dr. May is planning an opening to be held soon. A big Thanksgiving entertainment and dinner will be given Mt Zion on Thanksgiving day and night. Mrs. Fred Pearson and her company of friends rendered their ghost drill and musical affair in Masonic hall last Wednesday night. All participants performed their parts well, which provoked applause. A large crowd was present and the affair was a flattering success financially. 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E. church has planned a hundred dollar rally for the first Sunday in January. Miss Marie Douglass is on the sick list. The Baptist church is almost completed and will be occupied soon. Rev. Nichols, of the A. M. E. church is doing nicely and the young people are rallying to his support. Mr. and Mrs. Gico, Yann Sundayed with friends in the country. Miss Bessie Costen made a flying trip to Padua Sunday. Miss Mulhisa Fuell will deliver a very interesting lecture at the A. M. E. church on the 15th inst. All are invited to attend. The M. M. society met with Mrs. S. Sheffield one day this week. The teachers training class met Thursday of last week at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Bettie Oliver, of Paola is nursing her aunt. Mrs. Sidney Duncan, who is seriously ill. The Birthday rally at the Second Baptist church was well attended and a neat sum realized. The pastor and members heartily thank the people for their liberal patronage. Joseph Smith, of Medicine Lodge came over Sunday to visit LeRoy Moore and attend the foot ball game between Southwestern college and Patamount of Wichita. Joe Redmon was called to Newkirk, Okla. where he has a good job. The 40 T club met with Mrs Carrie Barker Wednesday afternoon. The usual time was taken in study, after which they engaged in needle work. The hostess served a delicious lunchcon, Mrs. Edgar Franklin, of Winfield and Mrs. Daisy Kilton of Arkansas City were club visitors. The next meeting will be PHONES:—Bell West 1423. WINFIELD, KAN. and Ironing Experimental Stage and is Recogn- it Satisfactory and Economical which is Necessary and Yet Dreaded any Other Part of Domestic Service. that Will Do the Washing for an Or- ve Cents Are Now on the Market so Well Known That it Readily It Will Send Any of These Appli- 0 Day Free Trial. Could Anything s & Electric COMPANY, market 4650. (First Published in the Topek Plain- dealer, Nov. 1st, 1912) dealer Nov. 15L, 1912J In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. J. R. Bancroft, Plaintiff, vs. J. T. Oyler, Defendant. The above named defendant will take notice that he has been sued in the above action by the plaintiff in the above entitled court for the sum of $24.85 balance due on account for groceries and meats, and that unless he answers in said cause on or before the 25th day of November, 1912 judgment will be rendered against him as prayed for in the sum of $24.66 with interest at 6 per cent per annum; and the defendant is further more notified that a garnishment summons has been issued herein against John Johns, doing business as the Johns Transfer and Storage Company, and the said garnishee has answered that he has in his hands personal property belonging to said defendant, the value of which he is unable to state, and that unless defendant answers herein as above stated, said personal property will be sold and the proceeds thereof, or as much as may be necessary will be applied to the payment of the amount so claimed by plaintiff, with interest, as aforesaid. T. D. HUMPHREYS, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: Robt. D. Garver, Judge Court of Topeka. When You Go To Springfield STOP AT THE DUNBAR CAFE Services Strictly Alacuart. SANUEL H. COX, Prop. hold with Miss Myr $ _{n} $ Franklin. Miss Lulu Franklin is quite ill at her home on South Milton street. Wedding bells will soon ring in this city. Mr. Lawrence Works, of Oxford, transacted business here Thursday of last week. Residence 16. WICHITA. KANSAH. Phone J.2968 That Jack Johnson Escapade! Reprinted from a Recent Issue of The Plaindealer Owing to the numerous requests, we reproduce our comment on the recent Johnson escapade. Copies of that issue have been exauated, and in order to satisfy the demands for name, we submit to the wishes of our readers and present same again. Unable to find Johnson guilty on the Cameron charge, they are now engaged in framing up new charges which will doubtless prove as groundless as the Cameron affair. Jack Johnson has money, and the gang that now hounds him are determined to break him and let him go about his business: We are indeed surprised to see so many of our white brethren peeping behind the curtain of the prize ring, ock-pst and barroom and working themselves into a frenzy over the doings of the brightest light in this category of actors-Jack Johnson. The history of the prize ring is an unprintable story of drunkenness and debauchery of women who seem to crave for and revel in the society of the knights of the roped arena. Jack Johnson being topmost in the profession—conqueror of all comers and goers, the white man's irresistable lust for fame and money made him forget all else and take the "King of Pugdom" and his white wife into their own ranks, while the colored brother stood in amazement and watched them snapping like so many hungry hounds in an effort to share his fame and fortune. Johson opened a fine saloon and cafe and even in this venture those who are hounding him now were in charge, the license being held by a white man. His patrons are principally white followers of the red lights and patrons of the green cloth, the price being far too stiff for the average man of color, no matter how strong his desire to enter therein. Now, please don't be hard on a fellow who has lavished his money upon you and yours. Please keep your Jack and give him what you would demand—a square deal. You have taken everything good the Lord has given us from our mothers, fathers, and daughters down to Jack Johnson, and so why not be fair? You have seduced, raped and outraged women of Jack's race until it is a difficult matter to distinguish a colored person from a white one, and today in the Southland white men are rearing two families—one with a white mother and the other a black. Unlimited proof can be secured showing where they go so far as to dare men of color to consort with women of their own blood, and now go into spasms because some foolish girl, who instead of obeying her mother and staying at home, is hanging around sporting reports like Jack Johnson's and others conducted by white men. Blame the parents and also the law for allowing places to run where women and men, be they of the same race, mingle and debauch themselves. The police of Chicago have seen not only that girl but scores of white women in Jack Johnson's place, and nothing was thought or said of it, but had they been doing their duty, not a woman of any color or kind could have entered the door of any such place, in the city of Chicago. We are sorry for the poor brokenhearted mother of this wayward girl, but she cannot expect her daughter to find the class of men that make useful citizens' and good husbands hanging around resorts of this character, be they run by men as white as snow or as black as the hinges of huddes. We know nothing of the facts in the case nor does the public. The reports are gambled and written by men who make it a business to picture the colored people in the worst light possible. Johnson is pictured at a demon, now who knows anything of the girl's past, and whether or not her appearance at the Johnson resort was her first time to cross the threshold of the devil's hell? Who knows that she has not long been a frequenter of such places? Johnson is wrong, but we must remember that he also has a partner in crime, if one has been committed, and according to the telegraph, admitted that she was with Johnson because she desired to be. Indians, Mexicans, Chinese and Dagos have done far worse than Johnson, and the world was not turned upside down as they are trying to do in this case. We are sorry that the "King of Sportdom" did not marry a woman of his own face so she could have enjoyed the comforts f his fine home, trips abroad and automobiles. Our white brothers never want to see colored people have anything good, so as soon as Jack was "inside" the long end of the change, they flocked around him like files around a molasses barrel, and now they have him, let 'em keep him and be contented. Thousands of colored mothers are nursing broken hearts from wrongful acts committed by white men, but on this matter, the white press is silent as the tomb. If the government officials do their duty they will go further than the Johnson case and look up white men who are doing what they claim Jack did. If this nineteen year old girl is to be an example for Jack, let it be for all races and men who seek to overthrow good womanhood. business in Wichita. The Plain- Jack Johnson has not brought any disgrace upon the honest, clean, industrious colored people, no more than that girl has disgraced the whites. As to Johnson, the class of colored people mentioned live in a different sphere, hence they are not yelping about that which is beneath them, but if they placed themselves in that catagory, they would likely take the stand of others and raise the roof. Wrong, no matter by whom committed should not be condoned in one no more than in another, and fair, honorable, clean minded people look upon it thus. In fact the high-class white people—those of blood, education and wealth are not saying a word about the girl and her black lover, for they regard both as being far beneath the notice of decent, respectable people of any race. It is the rough necks in both races who are willing to stain their hands. "As ye sow, shall ye reap." 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 Condensed Statement of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WINFIELD,' KANSAS. At the close of business Dec. 5, 1911 RESOURCES. ans and discounts.....$518,254.49 verdrafts.....9,018.84 J. S. bonds to secure circulation.....100,000.00 ranking House, Furniture and Fixtures.....40,000.80 onds for investment.....$65,000.00 ash and sight Exchange.....$218,268.40 283,268.40 capital Stock $100,000.00 Surplus Fund. $100,000.00 Individuals Profits. $19,457.72 Circulation. $100,000.00 Deposits $596,084.21 and account $35,000.00 $631,084.21 $950,541.73 The above statement is correct. E. W. BOI INGER, Cashier. V. C. ROBINSON, President. MOFFET BROS'. NATIONAL BANK of Larned, Kansas CONDUCTS A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS. Capital and Farnings. $67,000.00 Depository for U. S. Postal Savings See us Before You maMe a Loan We'll Save You Money. Special Attention Given to REAL ESTATE LOANS Telephone 29. BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Lindas W. W. Charles, J. B. Brown, H.-T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr Farm and Garden MAKING A FARM GATE. Here's One That Has Been Found to Work Very Satisfactorily. We have two wagon gales through which we must pass very often-often a dozen or more times every day-says a correspondent of Home and Farm. The boys live on one hill and the old folks on the other, and between the two places is a cow pasture three-quarters of a mile long, part woodland and part cleared land To get down and unfasten these gates at every such passing would be a great deal of trouble and in the run of a year would take time enough to do lots of other work. So it has been arranged to avoid this. Both gates are hung to open inward, so that a cow, horse or mule cannot push it open, and are hung so they will fall shut of their own accord. They are both light, one being made of three 1 by 4 bars, so they will not pound themselves to pieces. It is no trouble at all to pass through, even with a lot horse and there is ```markdown ``` great satisfaction in knowing that the gate will be sure to shut itself and require no further thought. But there is one difficulty which no doubt occurs to the reader's mind. Will not the wind blow it open and let stock into the cornfields? Yes, it will. And that is the point of this letter. One of the gates has a woodland to protect it from such an occurrence. Only a very severe wind from the east will affect it in the least. Only since a strip was cut through for a telephone line has such a thing occurred at all. The other one, however, is easily affected by a wind from the west, a body of woodland of very dense growth deflecting even a north wind against it. But we have solved even that problem with what we call a wind latch. A piece of inch board 6 by 12 inches is trimmed to almost a feather at one end. A three eighths inch hole is bored edgewise near the other end. A seven inch spike is put through and driven an inch into the post against which the gato strikes, near the top of the post, on the outside, so it hangs down clear of the barb wires of which the fence is made. A piece of heavy wire three inches long is driven sidewise and out the west side, near the top of the board, or "wing," as we call it. A ring, or loop, is turned in the free end, from which a smaller wire extends downward to near the middle of the gate, where it connects with the latch proper. This is a small rod, the size of a sixpenny nail, and it passes through a three-eighths inch hole, bored down grain through a six inch board. The west end is bent square to the north, and the wire from the wing is connected with it. The eastern end is bent directly downward. Now, when the wind blows hard enough to cause the gate to open it will raise the wing, and that will throw the eastern end of this rod so as to catch the gate. Like nearly all our gates, this one is swung to a tree, with the upper kningy nine feet from the ground. The wind often causes this tree to away back and forth, but this latch always catches the gate in spite of such. there should be a farmer's club in every neighborhood, and there should be the best of farm papers in every home. And brains as well as brawn must be used by the one who would succeed. Pinfeathers. Some good poultry men think by feeding sitting hears in the morning they are more apt to return contentedly on their nests all day. Ruppy nows should be separated from the rest of the flock and, kept where they are not likely to contaminate the soil or spread the disease. There I nothing so injurious to chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and pt frogs is exposure to dampness. By that is not meant the ovis island exposure to be rain but living continually in damp places. One cannot feel lions barely enough to keep them alive and then expect eggs from them. It has also been proved that some kinds of frogs will produce more eggs than other kinds. Supply the elements requisite to the growing of fathers, bones or frame, flesh, a certain amount of fat (neodful to conserve the animal heat) and a spurious to be turned into eggs. Plaindealer Contain 24 Richly Illustrated Pages Make Advertising Contracts NOW! --- — =