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THF TOPEKA PLAINDEALER LITERARY FEST WAS BRILLIANT! The Interstate Meet One of Profit and Pleasure---Much Good was Accomplished For Racial Uplift. The twenty-second annual meeting of the Interstate Literary association convened Dec. 26, for three days at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets. There were over two hundred delegates present from Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. The following officers presided: Dr. J. R. A. Crossland, President, Saint Joseph, Mo. Dr. F. D. G. Harvey, First Vice-President, Lawrence. Mrs. J. M. Gross, Second Vice-President, Newton. Miss Nellie Leftridge, Third Vice-President, Enterprise, Iowa. Miss D. Mae Lee, Recording Secretary, Buxton, Iowa. Mrs. Lulu Roundtree, Assistant Recording Secretary, Omaha, Neb. Mrs. G. G. Brown, Corresponding Secretary, Wichita. Dr. A. K. Lawrence, Treasurer, Wichita. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Prof. Fred Roundtree, Chairman, Topeka Prof. G. F. Porter, Kansas City, Kansas. Miss Olda Anderson, Saint Joseph, Missouri. Prof. W. E. Gray, Atchison. The greatest feature of the meeting was the contests in oratory, original poetry, original music and declaations. The following prizes were awarded: Oratory—Miss Susie Lee, $10.00, laranda, Iowa. Mr. T. Hogg, $600, Western University. Declamation—Mr. A. Woodland, $1, Wichita. Mrs. Charles French, $200 Newen. Poetry (Original)—J. Chifford Williams, $5, DesMoines, Iowa. Miss Hattie Ingram, $100, Atchison. Music (Original)—Miss Marjorieucker, $10.00, Lawrence. Miss Louise Stewart, $600, Western University. Following are the delegates in attendance on the association: Omaha, Nebraska. Mrs Mattie Slaughter. Mrs. Lulu Roundtree. Mrs. E. L. Blue. Mrs. Lucinda Smith. Newton, Kansas. Mrs. Lafayette Taylor. Mrs. J. M. Gross. Mrs. Charles W. French. Denver. Miss Nelsine Howard. Lincoln, Nebraska. Rev. Vanderzee. Coffeyville. Mrs. David G. Morris. Miss Lallian Burws. Stockton. Miss Effie Green. Wichita. Miss Anna Smith. Miss Lena Rawles. Miss Lulu/Cosington. Mrs. Eddie Bowers. Mrs. F. O. Miller. Mrs. Isis Brooks. Mrs. Thomas Anderson. Mr. Ambrose Woodard Miss Mabel Griffin. Mrs. Georgia Frazier. Mrs. G. G. Brown. Dr. A. K. Lawrence. Miss Gertrude Owens. Hutchinson Dr. G. W. Allison. Emporia. Mr. Roy C. Evans. Mr. Guy Booker. Mrs. L. D. Harris. Miss Eva Elliott. Miss Marie Elliott. Mr. Hobart Elliott. Mr. Prenk Staley. Mr. Ed. Staley. Mrs. P. Harris. Mrs. Nellie Wilson. Lawrence. Lulu Johnson Beals. Mrs. R. L. King. Mrs. Jack Johnson. Irs. Snodden. Irs. Verder Jrs. Cora Yeager. Dr. Harvey. George Byrd George King. Miss Ida Escoe. Miss Ethel Escoe. Miss Mabel Escoe. Miss Fishback Rev. Brown. Master Merle Brown. Mrs. Wm. Harvey. Mrs. Gleed. Mrs. James Strode. Miss Mae Strode. Catherine Grant. Mrs. Reed. Mr. Theodore Copeland. Miss Ruth Prather. DesMoines, Iowa. Attorney S. Joe Brown. Miss Gertie Hyde. Mrs. Selma Brown. Miss Stella Stanton. Mr. Jesse A. Graves. Mr. Tug Wilson. Miss Nellie Leftridge. Buxton, Ia. Miss D. Mac Lee. Dr. L. R. Willis. Mrs. Ella Lucas. Mr. Wm. Brown. Clarinda, Ia. Miss Susie Lee. Saint Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Luther Perry. Mrs. Townsend Winn. Miss Callie Winn. Mrs. Cordelia Hawkins. Dr. J. R. A. Crossland. Miss Laura Pearson Dr. F. N. Goodson. Miss. W. H. Phoenix. Miss Joburnce Redmon. Mrs. Mary Coleman. Mr. W. H. Jonest Atchison. Miss Hattie L. Ingram. Miss W. W. Caldwell. Miss Emma Matthews. Mrs. W. E. Gray. Leavenworth. Prof. W. E. Guy. Miss Beatrice Martin. Hon. T. W. Bell. Officers for the Ensuing Year. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President Prof Fred. Roundtree Topeka. First Vice-President Miss Effie Green Stockton Second Vice-President Miss Susie Lee, Clarinda, Iowa. Recording Secretary Mrs. Lulu Roundtree, Omaha, Neb. Assistant Recording Secretary Miss Nellie Leftridge, Buxton, Iowa. Treasurer Mrs. W. L. Phoenix, St Joseph, Mo. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. G. G. Brown, Wichita. Historian Prof. Ernest J. Hawkins, Fort Scott. Chaplain Rev. H. W. King, Atchison. Executive Committee. Dr. W. W. Caldwell Chairman, Atchison. Jesse A. Graves, DesMoines, Iowa. Ora C. Carter, Lawrence. Mrs. E. A. Wilson, Kansas City, Kansas. Miss Beatrice Martin, Leavenworth. The program was carried out to the letter and every one did themselves great credit. In fact it was the grandest meeting in the history of the association. MRS. M. D. JONES IN PARIS. Tells of the Beauty and Grandeur of the Metropolis of the French Republic—Going to London and to the Philippine Islands. Paris, France, Dec. 12, 1919 Editor Plaindealer: Since so many of my friends have requested me to write another letter to the paper, I again ask you for a bit of your most valuable space. We left Bimc, Oct. 11th, the place where the readers of The Plaindealer last heard from me. I had only been there two weeks, but not long enough to become so familiar with the At- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JANUARY 3, 1913. lantle Ocean as to go in swimming as everyone else did when the tides came in, but I soon mustered up courage and went in with a French maid. I was a little nervous at first. The tide took me up and down, and it was delightful after the first time. The tides come in twice each day and as I watched them, I thought of how everything in nature obeyed God better than mankind. The tides have performed their duties since God created the ocean and gave them their work to do, and they do it the same now as when first given the commandment. Blackberries and strawberries did not get ripe until the last of Sept. and the 1st of Oct. When I saw people who were lame and some on crutches that had come a great way to get that salt water to be healed, I thought much about when Jesus was on earth how the sick and all manner of diseased people came to Him to be healed.. I saw many fig trees full of fruit. We were glad to get back to Paris after two months on the beach. I will never be able to describe this lovely city. I can only express my thoughts on what I have seen. The city is about seven miles long and five miles wide. The Seine flows through it for a distance of seven miles. I have seen TOO much to tell the readers of The Plaindealer even one-half. I will only mention some of the many things. November 2nd Lieutenant Montgomery took me with a party of about 300 through the Catacombs under the city where the bones of six million people was placed in walls like brick. Lieutenant and Mrs. Montgomery have been very, very, kind to me. They take me to all of the places of importance. In Jordin des Plantes on 200 garden, is a cedar of Lebanon. I got a piece of the bark. Bois de Boulogne, a park covers 2,200 acres. Place de La Concorde is considered one of the finest sights in Europe. The obelisk of Luxor is in the center. It is a monolith, of granite seventy-five feet high. On either sides are beautiful fountains and along the sides of the place are statues representing the chief cities of France. That of Strasbourg is erected in mourning and cut flowers, the year round because the Germans took it away from France. We spent four weeks in a beautiful little town, Chantilly. I enjoyed my stay there fine. I attended an English M. H. church (white) every Sunday and they were nice to me indeed. The minister came the first Sunday I attended the church and introduced himself and gave me a cordial welcome among them. I took part in the Sunday school and church services. Everything is classified in France; first second and third class—even in marriages. The first-class marriages have a fine place to be married in the city hall of Paris. Marriage hall in this building is a beautiful room. The third class go in the back door and stand upon the steps to be married. Children in France are a legend. The beauty of Paris is not due merely to its well cut streets and its monuments, but also its sky, its atmosphere, its sky has tones of infinite delitacy and variety; it is never too low nor too high. One afternoon I was sitting in the Tuileries looking at the beautiful view of are de Triomphe at the end of the avenue des champ Elysees with the setting sun adding its glory to the scene. I thought how wonderful was the people of old, to plan such a great city. We leave Paris this afternoon for London from there go to the Philippine, Islands. Any one wishing to write me can address their letters to Fort McKinley, P. J. care of Capt. Fitzhue Lee. When I return home if it is the Lord's will, I shall have been around the world. I am enjoying good health and and learning to speak French fine. The Lord is preparing me for a great work in His cause. When I cross the Red Sea and the River of Jordan, I shall feel that I am nearing my heavenly home. Well can I say I have learned where to sit down. GIRLS IN HIGH SCHOOL. "A truly remarkable record" is the way Dr. P. P. Claxton, United States Commisioner of Education character to the work of S. H. Edmund, president of schools at Sumpto South Carolina, in keeping the boys and girls in high school. And figures presented by Mr. Eyre and showed that comparatively well by the way in Sumpto school system. There are 63 pupils in it, in high school, of 60 in the fourth year, 60 in the third, and 55 in the fourth year. Last year 63 graduated from high school and 10 went to college, an almost unprecedented proportion in a public high school. The work of these boys and girls in college is highly commended by President D. B. Mitchell, of the University of South Carolina, and President D. B. Johnson, of the Winthrop Normal and Industrial Institute, both of whom declare that the Sumter pupils were notably well prepared. Dr. Mitchell says that Mr. Edmunds has effectively answered the question "How to hold boys in high school." The superintendent himself mentions a number of points that seem to him to account for the enviable figures. In fact the first place, he cites the fact that in his system boys and girls are educated separately from the sixth grade up, making it possible to apply education more directly to the special needs of each sex. Again, he points to his military company of grammar and high school boys, in charge of a regularly employed commandant, as another feature that proves attractive. More fundamental from the educational point of view than either of these is the insistence by the superintendent that each pupil shall realize that he is an individual, not not a mere og in the machine. Thus a valuable sense of personal pride is developed, which leads to a desire for more and more education. At a further incentive for the pupil to remain until the end of the course, graduation from high school is made an important event in the student's career. Although giving due weight to these explanations, educators who have investigated the conditions believe there is a deeper reason for the presence of so many pupils in the Sumter high schools. According to Prof Hard, the State High school inspector of South Carolina, the real reason to be found in the conditional relation that exists between Superintendent Edmunds and girls in his system Whatever the exact explanation, it seems in keeping boys and girls at Norton is an unusual one in American high schools, and demon- tates what can be done even with the ordinary curriculum in a school where an orthodox superintendent tuts his whole soul into the task of education and inspires an entire community with some of his own feerv. HARRIS TO LIBERIA? The following editorial appeared in The Kansas City Journal of December 19th. "I. Silas Harris of this city, President of the Negro National Educational Congress, is being urged for the position of minister resident and counsel general to Liberia. Without in the least denying the qualifications or prejudice the claims of any other men suggested for this responsible place, it may be observed that Mr. Harris represents the very best type of American Negro. He has agent a quarter of a century in the schools of Kansas City and has tendered efficient service in that capacity. During all this time he has stood for the best interests ofistance. He has contended that those interests can be advanced most effectively by the elevation of the standard of citizenship by the Negro themselves and not by any of the objectionable "mixtures" which some "leaders" favor. He believes that the Negro has a definite and distinct place and that he should stay in that place, working out his own salvation by proving himself worthy of the assistance of the whites. "Mr. Harris has made himself enemies among the disreputables of his own race, and apparently among those who have it in their power to reward in adequate measure the services which he has read real in his professional capacity. Elevator to a political office would remove him from a sphere in which, though an humbler one, he is effectively serving his race and the community. He is presentation would be a significant landmark among the battle of of Amherst Negroes HUTCHISON, KANSAS. Christmas festivities were obeyed in a very fitting manner at all of the churches in accordance with the annual custom. On Christmas live, at the Second Baptist church, a very beautiful and interesting program was rendered and many gifts were received from the miniature house which was the feature of the evening. At the A. M. H. church an excellent program was rendered, and Mrs M. A. Tyler, the superintendent of the Sunday school is much to be commended for her artistic taste. The church was beautifully decorated in red and green and the presents were given from a tree. Behind the tree was a ladder leading up to a star behind which was a reflector. Each Sunday school scholar was given a present and all declared it to be a Christmas much to be remembered. The Grant Art club was delightfully entertained this week by Mrs. G. W. Allison. It being a pleasant day, all members were present, after the regular routine of business, a delicious menu was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Johnson next week. The revival meetings closed with much success. Mrs. W. D. Holmes, of Kansas City spent the holidays with relatives. Mr. G. W. Bradford left for a few days visit with friends in Kansas City and Coffeyville. Dr. G. W. Alhson went to Topeka where he attended the meeting of the Interstate Literary association. Mr. Marcus Tucker, a K. U. student spent the holidays with his parents. Miss Pearl McWilliams was hostess to a dancing party at Broadus hall Friday evening. ALLEGED RAIDERS ARRESTED! Four Georgians Charged With Assault Disguised as Negroes. Dalton, Ga. Manlytown, a small settlement in the western part of the city, was again invaded by men disguised as Negro women recently. On John Grant's claim to have recognized them warrants were issued against Joe Massey, Bill Goff, Pink Miller and Ben Staton, all of North Dalton, and they were arrested. The men succeeded in throwing the people into terror. They kicked in the door at one place and attacked two women. At the name of John Grant they sat for some time before a fire and talked with him. He is willing to swear to their identity. The four men are alleged to have been members of the masked band that whipped Johnny Watkins, a half breed, last Friday morning. (No doubt several other crimes have been committed by this very band of blacked face scoundrels, and charging their dastardly acts to some Negro whom they dishiked, assisted in lynching him.—Ed.) NIGHTRIDERS IN GEORGIA! Northern Georgia Scene of Nightly Outraages and Lynching Mobs! Gamestville, Ga., Dec. 28. Gov. Jos. Brown, of Georgia, has been appealed to by hundreds of the leading citizens of this part of the state to call out the militia and stop the reign of terror, anarchy and race riots, in this section. Nightly an organization of whites, all of whose members are known to the authorities and who imitate scarcely less fiercely the brutal race persecution of the Ku Klux Clan here, has set for its task to drive the colored people out of the northern part of the state. They have met with such success that all of the colored people have left several small towns, and the property owners, planters, and business and professional people are entirely without help. While there have been numerous reports of alleged attacks on women, they seem either the criminal inventions of local newspapers, on the frightened fear of hysterical women. The movement has been in progress two months, and originally started over some street lights and the alleged murder of a planter by colored men. The crusade is being conducted by bands of mounted men, who ride through the country after dark and leave notice at the homes of all, colored men, warning them to leave before sundown next day. Disobedience is followed the next night by flogging and other maltreatment. If there is resistance the offenders are shot. All are escorted out of the country when necessary. GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA. Mrs T D Jackson, of Tulsa, is in the city visiting friends. Mrs Joe Ellis has returned from an extended visit to Chicago. Miss Rarlee spent the holidays in Kansas City. Roy G W Washington is in Newkirk this week. Mrs. L. L. Sawner, of Chandler, visited here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jackson are spending the holidays in La Port, Indiana with their dahguter, Blanche. Mrs. A. C. Jackson spent the holidays in Tulsa. ELLSWORTH. KANSAS. Mr. Jesse C. Gaston and Miss Ethel B. Frazier were quietly married Sunday evening at 5 o'clock, Dec. 29, at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. D Frazier. Rev. J. W. Johnson of Salina, conducted the ceremonies Miss Pearl Smith rendered the wedding march, Mrs. Birdae Gaston acting as bridesmaid, and Mr. Fred Williams best man. Only relatives of the bride and groom were present. After the ceremony a two course lunch was served. We wish them a long and happy married life. The A. M. E. church gave a sacred musical concert on Friday evening, Dec. 27th, at the church. The concert was well attended and a neat sum was netted from the free will offerings. The opening address was by Rev. R. D Frazier, the closing address by Mr. Lewis N. Grimes. The stage and characters were managed by Mrs. Katie Levell, the music by Miss Pearl Smith. Compliments were that it was the best concert which had been in Ellsworth for quite a number of years. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. The program at the church Wednesday night was well attended and drew a large crowd from Paxico and surrounding country. Mr. Marion Wallace and son, Richard were the guests of Rev. B. C. Duke at Topeka Thursday. Mrs. Jerry High, of Topeka spent Christmas with her daughter. Mr. High came up Sunday morning and accompanied her home. Miss Ruth and Edith Gardenhire, of Alma, was the guests of Velmer Bolton Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Howe, of Manhattan, were the guests of Presley Boots and family a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Charlee Gordon and sister, Mrs. Ida Banks, of Omaha are here visiting friends. Mrs. Thomas Bolton departed Monday for Fulton, Mo., where she will visit her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bradley, of Kansas City, are visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Pinchem, of Marion, were guests of their nieces, Mesdames M. Wallace and M. Stanley on Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Stanley visited friends in Topeka Wednesday. Miss Anna Miller, of Topeka spent Christmas at home. Richard and Gladys Wallace spent Christmas day in Rosville with Mr. Franklin Anderson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Davis and Mrs. Nichols and mece, of Paxico, had Christmas dinner with Thomas Bolton and family. ABILENE, KANSAS. Miss Ruth Harrison, of Salma, was the guest of Miss Helen Harrison on Christmas day. Miss Oresa May, of Manhattan, was the guest of Miss Mildred Bell Christmas. Mrs. C. B. Brown, of Salma, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. Harrison Wednesday. Rev. C Crutchfield, of Kansas City preached at Zion Baptist church on Sunday. Mr. N. A Warder departed Saturday for Wakeencey to visit his cousin Mr. L. King. Mr. S. Gray spent Christmas here with his parents. He left Thursday for Dakota where he holds a good position in the government service. 765 Andred Coats cut to size all garments, many of cycle, cheviots, and imp any coats and all class SUITS: He has such a sale of mas. Tailored Suits of smart tailored gar- pound and trimmed— or line striped worsted colors. Diningery at Half Price and New York hats JU Underwear Radio hose wide welt and sears—wear guaranteed. Departm All man tailored garments, many of them from the workshop of worth. Baucle, cheviots, and imported cloakings, English Top coats, Johnny coats and all classes of garments included. Never in Newton has such a sale of winter apparel occurred before Christmas. Tailored Suits sold for half price. A grand assortment of smart tailored garments lovely autumn models, some braid bound and trimmed—of whip cords—diagonal cheviots and hair line striped worsteds. Complete range of sizes and all wanted colors. $30.00 suits ..... $15.00 $25.00 suits ..... $12.50 Hosiery and. Underwear Radically Reduced. Pure thread silk hose wide welt and extra spliced heels and toes, choice colors—wear guaranteed. 4 pairs for $3.00 NEWTON, : KANSAS. Give the We Give the Limit of Clothes Satisfaction ...A Magnificent Array of Winter... GUARANTEED ALL WOOL Suits, Overcoats and Toggery. A magnificent array of winter suits, Overcounts and Toggery for men and boys that appeal to every man (and his wife) who sees them! Choose new fabrics, graceful shawns and attractive colors, in fine variety. As to prices, you see the same quoted in everybody's "Ad" and you've seen them season after season. It's not what you pay, it's what you get for your money that counts! That's where we claim the "bulge" value giving exceptional! Horace W. Reed, The Clothier Newton, Kans. Down Goes PRICES on Ready to Wear Clearing excess apparel, fabrics and accessories—a move made urgent by an imposing exhibition of holiday merchandise. NEVER SUCH VALUES AT THE CREST OF THE SEASON. Boats cut to One-half Price. Hats, many of them from the world, viols, and imported cloakings, En- suit and all classes of garments in $17.5 $12.5 $10.0 $ 7.5 JITS: Such a sale of winter apparel or Tailored Suits sold for half price of tailored garments lovely autumn and trimmed—of whip cords—diag- triped worsteds. Complete range of $15.0 $12.5 Hat Half Price. York hats JUST HALF PRICE. $5.0 $4.0 $3.0 Wear Radically Reduced. Side welt and extra spliced hee- der guaranteed. $3.0 the Lim es Satisfa --- Turkey has succeeded at last in losing two wings and a leg. Better sell the other leg before it is lost. An ingrate is twofold more despised than the thug, thief or gambler. A man who forgets his friends is soon forgotten by those who were his friends. The thirty-eight dynamiters who have blown up millions of dollars worth of property, who were convicted recently by the United States government, received sentences in range with an ordinary thief among colored people. Another white hope has sprung up in pugdom, but he does not propose to be a punching bag for any colored man, hence he will have to declare himself champion bruiser of the little part of the world occupied by the white race, not of the whole world. The seeming unwillingness on the part of certain state house job-holders to relinquish their places indicates that there is something wrong around the dome that doesn't bear exposure. Butter get out the kinks though, for the grand march out and in is due in a few days hence. It was reported this week that a man out hunting mistook a man's cap for a rabbit and fired at the same. Wonder if that hunter ever saw a rabbit? We once saw a Boston lady who did not know a rock from a coyote and when shown a coyote she wanted to know if it was not a dog. Over in Atchison some white women, two white men and two white officers chased a supposed Negro assailant of white fqminine virtue, but no Negro could be caught. Wonder if it is not possible that some white man has not been practicing the act of the minstrel in burnt cork? One hundred and fifty thousand carment workers in New York have gone on a strike for more pay and shorter hours. Wonder how much pay they will get while working the full twenty-four hours per day try- ing to show how badly they are in need of more time and money for themselves? Railroad trainmen seem to think that the proposed law to punish the trainmen who drink intoxicants on the train casts aspersions upon them. There is a law to punish passengers who drink on the train and the men in charge of trains delight to show their authority in punishing said offenders. Trainmen drinking on the train are no better than the passengers. Because there is a law is no sign of its violation. Don't kick until you are hit. It would be cheaper to pay fifty cents for gas and get what you pay for than to pay twenty-five cents and get wind, which the gas company manages to force into its mains. If you don't believe this statement just watch your meter some day when the gas is low that you cannot find the blaze with a field glass and you will discover that the wind is playing sad havoc with the register on the meter. It is all bosh about paying 16c for gas from the big corporation. The big concerns have been supplied with gas at ten cents and the gas company made a big profit at that price. That the Atchison Champion is edited either by a fool or maniac is shown by two articles, one in its issue of Dec. 27, the other Dec. 30. Some white women seeking notoriety have charged that they have been assaulted by Negro men, and all seem to give about the same description of the man. Two of these same women identified a man as their assailant and he happened to be in jail. Three days after another woman comes up with a like tale and the Atchison paper thinks the same Negro did the three jobs. Either these women are liars or the Champion man a fool, for certainly the last woman was not assaulted in jail. The Nashville (Tenn.) Clarion has this to say of Roddenberry of Georgia: "The colored press severely slashed Mr. Roddenberry, who misrepresents his constituency in Congress from Georgia, for making a speech in the House a few days ago against the Negro race. All we have to say of Mr. Roddenberry, that his name is now 'Rottenberry,' with the colored people hereafter, and is now numbered with the Tillmans, Vardamans, Davises and other of their kind. May the Lord bless them and save the Negro race." We can't see why a blessing should be asked for such shrimps. Should the blessing be bestowed and Roddenberry made the chief shoveler in torment he would not be satisfied until he was chief mogul of all the infernal regions. INTRESTING RACE NEWS. Jackson, Miss., has the distinction of having all its letters carried by clore men. Muskogee, Okla., once had the same fame. Mrs. Purnell, who has been employed at the Wanamaker store in Philadelphia for the past 20 years has been granted a pension for her years of valuable service by the Hon John Wanamaker. She has the honour of being the first woman of her race to be pensioned by him. Miss Ada Hyde, a talented colored girl and a recent graduate of the Iowa State University, has been given employment at Ogden, Iowa, in a school in which the two race are about equally divided. This is the first time a Negro teacher has been employed in Brown county, in which Ogden is. Anuron P. Prileau, a prominent South Carolina Negro, and a recent candidate for Congress from the First Congressional district of South Carolina, has filed notice of contest with the State Board of Canvassers, charging that the election of George S. Legare, the Democratic candidate, had been secured by illegal methods. Mr. J. H. Baxter of Oklahoma has settled down and will make his home in Weir City. At the regular meeting Dec. 10th, the U. B. F. and S. M. T. held their annual election and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: A. Johnson, W. M.; W. Johnson, D. M.; James A. Moore, Sec.; M. Lee, Treas.; O. S. Stewart, Chaplain. The installation will be on the second Friday night in January, '13. Mr. Wm. Moore has been very sick but is some better at this time. Sunday Dec. 15th, was grand rally day at the A. M. E, church. Rev. Broadingan of Pittsburg preached at 3 p. m., and a soul-stirring sermon was delivered. Mrs. Fisher and Father Goodwin have gone to Alabama. The former has two daughters there and the latters has two daughters. Both will visit through the holidays: There is a Man in Newton... Who makes absolutely no distinction with any class of people, just so the party is a square dealer and worthy of the courtenies extended. The man is your Furniture Dealer and Undertaker.... who wants you to come into his st come him to the business and profe Henry J. Sp Nentons New Furniture Man and Yearn an Undertaker. Western University Quindaro, K The Great Industrial for Kansas and The Leading and Best Industri COURSES:—Classical, Collegiate, Normal, Musical, (including Pia and Mechanical, Carpentry, Printi Business, Stenography and Typew and Plain Sewing, Tailoring, Coo Gardening. ADVANTAGES Splendid Location, Healthful Cli and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION:—For Terms, Prices a H. T. KEALING, J. Spr Furniture Man and Utility Undertaker. 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Could Anything Be Failer Than That? COMPANY. Phone Market 4650. 235 SOUTH MAIN STREET. Do Your Baking for Chic and all the WITH "VICTOR Baking P Ask Your Grocer Made in Top Your B ing for Christ and all the Y —WITH— ICTORI ing Power Your Grocear Made in Topek Ask Your Grocea for It. Made in Topeka. Mr. J. H. Vanhook of Cherokee, was in the city recently shaking hands with old time friends. At a recent meeting of Excelsior Temple No. 9 the following officers were elected for the ensuing year; Mrs. Lora Lee, W. P.; Mrs. Ellen Lee, V. P.; Mrs. Ella Young, secretayr; Mrs. Lulu Washington, treasurer; Mrs. Tena Williams, chaplain, all to be installed the second Friday night in January, 1913. PHONES.—Bell West 1423. and Ironing Experimental Stage and is Recog- Satisfactory and Economical is Necessary and Yet Dreaded Other Part of Domestic Service. Will Do the Washing for an Or- Cents Are Now on the Market Well Known That it Readily Will Send Any of These Appli- Day Free Trial. Could Anything & Electric PANY, market 4650. Baking Christmas the Year OREX" Powder rocea for It. ♥ Topeka. Mine Martha Scott who is att ing school at Quindaro, arrived b on the 21st ult. to spend the holid with her mother. Mrs. Eliza So who is the proudest mother in to Mine Scott is looking fine and rep that she is making great headway her studies at Western University Miss Ethel Sieblic who is atting school at Topeka, arrived hey spend the holidays at home. Rev. W. W. Ewing is visitin son, who is attending school in peka. Residence 18. WICHITA. KANSAS KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE WHISKIES ASPECIALTY We are located directly across from all of the EXPRESS OFFICES. This enables us to ship orders AS SOON AS RECEIVED. 1960 Uuion Ave. K Smart Set Cigar HENRY PARKS, Proprietor "Manufacturers of Haw ALL GOODS STRICTLY 1509 East 18th Street KANS Deep Water, Soften is used exclusively in our exe Not ordinary rain water filled and roof top; but pure sparkling cry wells 65 feet deep. Every drop of we use a day is chemically treated and then treated again by a compres nates all the chemicals. The water then is perfectly soft used unstintingly through every pro Such water greatly eliminates strong washing compounds are unn All that is needed in addition MAKE OURS AND KNOW IT IS This water proposition is just a dozen others which go toward ma Send us a trial bundle of laund PHONE 51 The Mutua Manufacturers of Havana Cigars ALL GOODS STRICTLY UNION MADE. 8th Street KANSAS CITY, M Water, Softened and Pure exclusively in our extire Washing. ordinary rain water filled with impurities but pure sparkling crystal like water deep. Every drop of the 25,000 gall- ly is chemically treated to kill the alkali created again by a compressed air system of chemicals. After then is perfectly soft and absolutely stingly through every process of laundry water greatly eliminates the wear on ing compounds are unnecessary. It is needed in addition is good pure ERS AND KNOW IT IS PURE. Water proposition is just one of our hobby ors which go toward making our servi- ce a trial bundle of laundry and see for y PHONE 519 The Mutual, "The Soft Laur "Manufacturers of Havana Cigars Only" ALL GOODS STRICTLY UNION MADE. 1509 East 18th Street KANSAS CITY, MO., U. S. A. Deep Water, Softened and Parified is used exclusively in our extire Washing Process. Not ordinary rain water filled with impurities from the air and roof top; but pure sparkling crystal like water from our own wells 65 feet deep. Every drop of the 25,000 gallons of water we use a day is chemically treated to kill the alkali that is in it and then treated again by a compressed air system which eliminates all the chemicals. The water then is perfectly soft and absolutely pure and is continuously through every process of laundering. This water proposition is just one of our hobbies-we have a dozen others which go toward making our service the BEST. Send us a trial bundle of laundry and see for yourself. The Mutual, "The Soft Water" Laundry C. H. MATTHEWS, Founder & Mg'r. KRESS' We have set a new standard in Dolls, Toys and Xmas Novelties By starting your Xmas shopping now and buy the day you even secure greater selection, more tin attention. ting your Xmas shopping now and buy even secure greater selection, more tin By starting your Xmas shopping now and buying early in the day you even secure greater selection, more time and better attention. Watch Kress' Windows Manager 12 and Pleasure Seekers Stop Albany Hotel Health and Pleasure Se "Albany Health and Pleasure Seekers Stop at The "Albany Hotel," EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. This place which is celebrated for its two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS. SANFORD W. KING, Gold and Pearl Umbrellas Special which is celebrated for its curative waters of Kansas City, Mo. FORD W. KING, : : and Pearl Handle ellas Special This This place which is celebrated for its curative waters is only thirty two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS. SANFORD W. KING, : Proprietor $5.50 This is a special lot of ladies' Umbrellas received just in time for the Holiday selling excellent quality of shower proof silk with stil in the latest approved designs of gold, inla receives one of these as a Christmas gift thoughtfulness and good taste of the one w lally priced this week at $550 each. JAMES B. special lot of ladies' Umbrellas that I fortune time for the Holiday selling. They are made of shower proof silk with steel frames, and the approved designs of gold, inlaid with pearl. And these as a Christmas gift 'will surely ap and good taste of the one who presents it. A week at $550 each. This is a special lot of ladies' Umbrellas that I fortunately have received just in time for the Holiday selling. They are made from an excellent quality of shower proof silk with steel frames, and the handles are in the latest approved designs of gold, inlaid with pearl. Any woman who receives one of these as a Christmas gift will surely appreciate the thoughtfulness and good taste of the one who presents it. They are specially priced this week at $550 each. 727 Kansas Avenue. The Cost of Living Can Be Reduced Only Grocer... Cornelius Grocer is putting dollars into the pockets of the daily by giving more and better Goods forthe other store in the city. Drop in and lets get Living Can Be Reduced Only Thro nelius Grocery ing dollars into the pockets of the Wor ing more and better Goods for the money in the city. Drop in and lets get acquai Ave. TOPP The Cost of Living Can Be Reduced Only Through Your Grocer... Cornelius Grocery Co., is putting dollars into the pockets of the Working People daily by giving more and better Goods forthe money than any other store in the city. Drop in and lets get acquainted. For Delicious Hot Drinks See 1135 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, Mo. gar Factory Ivana Cigars Only" BY UNION MADE. KAS S CITY, MO., U. S. A. 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Miss Marie Johnson and mother entertained the Alpha Art club with a most delightful menu and program. They were assisted by Mrs. M. C. Matthews. The Merry Whist club met at the home of Attorney and Mrs.Green and were served nicely. Miss M. Johnson won the first prize. The Pierian club met with Mrs. S. H. Thompson and had a most enjoyable time. Rev. Ransom had a large audience at his services at the A. M. E. church. The Adelphia Art club held its Christmas reception at Mrs. M. Dilbert's. "The Creole Belles of 1812," a play at the A. M. E. church, had a large audience. Their jokes were greatly enjoyed. The girls of Western University kept open house New Year's Day. They were chaperoned by Miss Mattie M. Lawrence and Prof. Brown. Mrs. Bertha Curroll, Grand Matron of the O. H. S., had a most sumptious 6 o'clock dinner Christmas on her husband's arrival from San Francisco. Her guests were Mrs. M. C. Matthews and Mr. and Mrs. Weedan. The menu was turkey, chicken, oyster dressing, salmon croquettes, sweet potato balls, new peas, creamed potatoes, olives, cranberry jelly, pound cake, peaches, cream, celery, pumpkin pie, bananas oranges, candy, assorted nuts, etc. Dr. Marquiss visited Prof. Marquiss during the holidays. Frank Bradley visited home folks during the holidays. He is a student at K. U. Mrs. Julia Garratt, who has been ill is improving. Mrs. M. Steamer, 1102 Oakland, is seriously ill at this writing. Mr. C. Griffith, who was injured in an accident at the Burlington round house is worse. Mrs. Odelia Lewis-Keene has returned to Manhattan. A large delegation of teachers and other literary lights attended the Interstate at Topeka last week. Mrs. B. Carroll had entertainments at Bonner Springs on the 26th and 27th ult. Mrs. Hubbard is ill at her home on N. Tenth street Blaine Lowe and Blanco Crawley spent the holidays down in Missouri. Blaine will return to Fort Scott to enter the High school. Mrs. Elvana Banks spent Christmas in Hutchinson. Mr. Bell went to Atchison to bring his wife home. She is very ill. The Forum, led by Prof. Giess, Prof. Necley gave largely to the orphan's home and to the friendless and destitute people. The Kansas City, Kansas public schools gave bountifully to the poor. The pupils of the Vernon school-priary room, taught by Mrs. Mat thews, gave also to the orphan's. All of the churches had successful Christmas trees and entertainments. Rev. B. A. Wilson has returned from a visit to Southern Kansas. Rev. D. B. Jackson, on Jersey avenue is on the sick list. Mrs. Millie Scott was buried from the M. E. church under the auspices of the Mysterious Ten. She was a devout Christian and leaves several children and many friends who deeply mourn her demise. Prof. Brown, of Jefferson City, Mo. visited Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Johnson during the holidays, also Rev. Bowen, of Fulton, Mo., was a guest at their home. Miss Marie Johnson visited Mrs. S. E. McCarroll at Topeka while attending the Interstate. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Mrs. Lucy Brown is visiting with her daughter, Birdie Brown-Wilburn, at Muskogee, Okla. Mrs. Fanny Dillard has been on the sick list, but is some better. A new telephone has been installed in the office of St. Luke's A, M. E. church. Mrs. Ella Bather entertained the Auxiliary Board of the Warren St. church last Monday afternoon. Quarterly meeting at St. Luke's A. M. E. church on the third Sunday In December was a grand success. The presiding elder, Rev. J. P. C. Taylor was present, and it seemed like old times to see him back at St. Luke. He seemed to think well of the progress the church was having along the lines of raising money. He preached in the morning and evening and in the afternoon Rev. Dent of the St. James A. M. E. church on the north side delivered an able sermon One hundred and two dollars was the sum tailed for the day. The third Sunday in each month has been set aside to raise money to pay off the debt on St. Luke's A. M. J. church. Owing to the fact that the quarterly meeting came on the third Sunday for December the day was postponed until the fourth Sunday when $120.00 was raised. The pastor, Rev. J. M. Brown, preached in the morning. Rev. Daniels, pastor Myser Brothers, Importers, No. 609 Commercial Street. EMPORIA, KANSAS. Whole or Steel Cut, Roasted and Packed in Kansas City by 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. of Holly Grove Baptist church, spoke in the afternoon, and in the evening a Christmas cantata was rendered under the management of Prof. Theo. Copeland. Mr. Clarence Pierson is spending the holidays in Beatrice, Neb., with his mother, Mrs. A. Newton. Grandma Strode is still ill at her home on New Jersey street A number of Lawrence people attended the Inter-State at Topeka. The members of St. Luke's A. M. H. church made their pastor and his family a Christmas present of a turkey and an office chiar. Mrs. John W. Clark visited relatives and friends in Leavenworth, Kas, during the holidays. The funeral of Nathan Miller, an old resident of the city, was held at the Warren St. Baptist church last Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. HORNIFET, KANSAS. Misses Amanda Webster, Minnie Webster and Burgess Cammodore, Mr. Junion, Sylvester and Ralph Groves, spent the week end visiting friends in Tonganoxie. Miss Ida Groves is somewhat improved. Mrs. Perry Commodore was hostess to a dinner Christmas day in honor of her brothers Rev. A. D. Wilson and Rev J. W. Wilson. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Wilson, Rev. J. W. Wilson, Mrs. Letha Rogers, Mrs. Tatum, of Oklahoma, Misses Amanda, Minnie and Rathenia Webster, Etnia Groves, Myrille Wilson, Helen Wilson; Meerss Fred, Ora, Junior, Ralph and Sylvester Groves, John Stewart and Harrison Douglass, of Oklahoma. All reported having a delightful time. Quite a jolly crowd went to Bonner Springs Tuesday night to attend the Gentry-Gray wedding, namely: Misses Minnie and Burgess Commodore, Amanda and Minnie Webster, Bertha and Etnia Groves, Measles Fred, Ota, Junior, Sylvester, Ralph and Glenn For Eighteen Years the... "Home of F High quality an go hand in hand Myser Brother No. 609 Commercial Street. RED WOLF Always the Always Go Whole or Steel Cut, R Kansas City by RIDENOUR-BAKER ...THI CENTRAL- PAPER WHOLESALE PAPER The Be Telep Groves and Harrison Douglas and Reed Fleming of Western University. Miss Minnie Commodore and Mr. Fred Groves visited in Kansas City a few days the guests of Mrs. II. Reef. Mrs. R. Clark, of Kansas City, was here Wednesday and visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Commodore. Mr. Henry Dawson gave a swell dinner Sunday. Quite a few were present. Mrs. M. Webster was hostess to a dinner Sunday—had acrowded house. Everybody enjoyed themselves very much. Miss Divers spent two days visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Williams. Mount Zion had a beautiful Christmas tree Tuesday night. MICHISON, KANSAS. Rev. Majors married the following couples Christmas week: Miss Jennie Slosz and Mr. John Taylor and Miss Arnetta Peoples and Mr. Billinger. One of the most surprising events occurred in the circles of society on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Willis Covington where she entertained in honor of her sister, Mrs. A. B. Johnson, of Chicago. Forty-two guests were invited. The rooms were decorated in red, white and blue. There were two guessing contests, in which Mrs. Astilla Harper and Mrs. C. Briggs were successful. There was a stand of ferrandine, around which all the guests stood. Mrs. Johnson tossed a boquet of car nations in their midst, and Miss Mable Jackson caught the boquet to which was attached a card announcing the engagement of Mrs. C. B. Johnson to Mr. Marion Murphy. Mrs. Bettie Potter is seriously ill. Her daughter Myrtle Monely is getting better. WRITE ON ONE SIDE OF THE PAPER ONLY. It Confuses the printers, who seldom think of looking at the back of the "copy." Important news items are lost or "cut" a great many times on this account. Fine China" and Low Prices and here. ers, Importers, EMPORIA, KANSAS. COFFEE the Same. food Roasted and Packed in GROCERYCOMPANY. E... -TOPEKA R CO., Topeka, Kansas The Davis Fuel Co. carries nothing but the best and sell for the same price you pay for inferior grades. PHONE 1696 First Published in the Topeka Plain dealer November 29, 1912 In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas: In the matter of the estate of Susan Jackson, deceased. NOTICE OF FINAL SENTLEMENT Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that on the 6th day of January, 1913, said day being the first Monday of said month and the first day of the January, 1913 term, I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a final settlement of said estate and for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of Susan Jackson, deceased. H. I. MONROE, Administrator Everybody .Is .Going. to .Oliver's Smoke House. The "New Smoke House," the only colored Smoke House in Kansas, where one of the largest line of domestic and foreign cigars, tobacco and soft drinks are carried among our people. Also five well kept pool and billiard tables. If you don't play pool visit our reading [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit] 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. 127 W. Railroad St. M. G. MURPHY, Prop. Board and Lodging Everything First Class NORTH TOPEKA, KANSAS. LABOR MEN'S HEADQUARTERS Full line tobacco, cigars and soft drinks. Pool and billiards. W. J. HAWKER, PROP. 508 W. Railroad St., N. Topeka. Stock Clean and Fresh. Phone 3493 Prompt Courtcous Service. E. D. JONES, STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES, Fresh Meats, Cigars and Tobacco. 322 E. 1st St. Topeka, Kansas. Silver Leaf BRAND SALAD DRESSING MANUFACTURED BY Otto Kuehne PRESERVING CO TOPEKA KANSAS Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. BRISTOW "NON-PARTISAN!" The Salina Journal, Senator Bristow's paper, copies an editorial from the Fort Scott Tribune in which Editor Marble says: "This newspaper desires to announce itself for the re-election of Joseph L. Bristow. Not because he is a Republican or a Bull Mooser, whichever he may be two years hence but because he has stood for the things in which we believe in national politics. For four years Mr. Bristow has fought in the Senate, courageously, and in a non-partisan way for the best things demanded in both the Republican and the Democratic platforms." This editorial appeared in the Ft. Scott Tribune some ten days ago. It has had time to go to Washington and be returned by Senator Bristow with orders to run it in the Journal and presumably that is what happened. Thus the Senator endorses the statement that he has been non-partisan since he entered the Senate. Now it is all right for the Ft. Scott Tribune to support the Senator on the ground that he has been non-partisan, for the Tribune is a non-partisan paper. But we submit that Senator Bristow was elected as a Republican. He made his campaign as a Republican and as such was nominated and elected. Had he stated during his canvas that he would not act with the Republicans in the Senate it is safe to say that Senator Long would have beaten him so badly that the Bristow vote would have been classed as "scattering." Senator Bristow was sent to the United States Senate to represent the political views of the Republicans of Kansas, not to represent such independents as the editor of the Ft. Scott Tribune. If it was his intention during his campaign to desert the party after he was elected then he obtained the office under false pretence. If he changed his mind after he got to Washington, then, as an honest man he ought to have resigned and permitted the election of a Republican. That he has not represented the Republicans who elected him, but has gone counter to the judgment of the party he confesses in this publication. And it has not needed this confession to convince the people of the state that he has acted outside the party. He has done all in his power to injure the party and has no claim upon it. If he should be a candidate two years hence it should be understood during the campaign that he cannot be depended upon to stay by the party that elects him. He will place his judgment above that of the majority of the party, Kansas City Journal No one ever accused Mr. Bustow of being honest. He is now alligned with the Ball Moose or third term party, but is too dishonest to come out in the open. But he might as well get from under cover, for he is going to be uncovered two years hence. If the voters have to do the job he will be as naked as a jay bird in whistling time. CLIPPINGS FROM EXCHANGES God is raising up friends for the colored folks. Where one door closes against them here another one opens over yonder.—Planet. With Gov. Blease of South Carolina legalizing the lynching of Negroes and Congressman Roddenberry of Georgia amending the constitution of United States to prohibit the marrying of Negroes to whites, the Negro will ere long find his place. Colorado Eagle. Mr. Dolley feels quite sure that a recount would show Capper was elected governor of Kansas, fully 10,000 votes having been thrown out because they were not marked as the law directs. But how does Mr. Dolley know that all the voters who were not intelligent enough to mark their ballots correctly were Capper men? Kansas City Journal. If J. N. Dolley, chairman of the Republican state committee, has knowledge that the count of the ballots in connection with the gubernatorial contest in certain precincts "was accompanied by fraud of the most open and notoriously flagrant character." it is his duty as a citizen of Kansas to name such precincts and --- present the proof of the frauds. Topeka State Journal. KIND REMEMBRANCE. Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 26, '12. Mr. Nick Chiles, I am in receipt of your note of recent date, and I embrace this opportune period to respond to same, and also to remit seven dollars on account and in a short period will send balance. I am sorry for getting so far behind in remitting, and promise not to let it occur again. We were on a vacation trip in November, and after a few hours spent in Leavenworth, Kansas City, and a day in Lawrence, our old home, our calculations for a one day's stop off in Topeka fell short, and our feelings were hurt, because we had decided to visit the (lion in his den) editor at the Plaindealer office. Our disappointment was greater than words can express. But we shall try some day again, we hope, with better success. Please acknowledge receipt for $7.00. for Mrs. J. R. Kinzy, 2176 E. 10th street, Los Angeles, California. Yes, Mr. Chiles, I note with pride, the improvement in the Plaindealer, in form, type and finish, also in its collection of news, and news items. We are always anxious for the arrival of the Topcka Plaindealer, for through it we read of friends, in the letters from many towns and cities, that otherwise we would not know where to find them, and the sharp and spicy customs of the southern statesmen for their discrimination against our people, and too, by that only Nick Chiles, who is not afraid to shoot it to them with that force that convicts and wins favor. Now, Mr. Chiles, we will close by wishing you and yours a happy new year and many of them, and continue sending us the Plaindealer Mr. and Mrs. J. R Kinzy. A RACE PRIDE MAN! Las Vegas, New Mexico, Dec. 20. Editor Plaindealer: Please find enclosed check for $11 for the paper. I am obliged to con- fess that there is such an improvement in the paper that I shall do all I can do to aid you in the good work. (Here is a man who recognizes the good this paper is doing for the race by sending in the amount he owed. Let others come as Mr. Gilstrap has done and we will show to the world how to solve the race problem. We are certainly going to show up the weakness of the white man on the problem of race prejudice. God created the colored man in His own image and for His glory as well as the white American, and we shall have no other gods before us. We recognize no superiors on the account of color or condition nothing but manhood. Thank you, Brother Gilstrap. A few more like you and we will how the world what a paper like The Plaindealer can do to mould public opinion and sentiment for a just and righteous cause for a mistreated and kicked about race. -Ed.) WRECKING BIS HOME Oklahoma Man Brings Grave Charges Against a Preacher. Edton Plumleiden I want to ask for space in your newspaper to say a few words about Rev Wm Thomas and his action with my wife Rev Thomas is pastor of the Mount Zion Baptist church here at Cluremore, Okla. My wife was a member of his church. I want to say in short that Rev. Thomas has broken up my home by seperating myself and wife. The following is a part of a letter he wrote to my wife, Mrs. E. J. Pinkard: "Dear Friend: I am O. K., hoping you are the same. Now dear you know that I told you sometime ago that 'I' wanted you all to myself Now' I want you to get that out of your head that I am going to forsaken you as you have gone through too much for me. If it is five years before I can get you all to myself I want' you and I am going to stand by you. I don't want you to quit your husband for me now, but if you do, I want you and I know where 'we both can go and do well. Come down one night next week and we can be together." Now, one of those letters was headed Wagoner, Okla., where he has another church. I just want to let the people know how this preacher of righteousness has treated a blind man. I have this letter now. Please publish. Respectfully your. When you have read the Plain-dealer tell your friends what they are missing by not reading it. Mme. 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Prof. and Mrs. Whitfield Ross, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield Ross, Sr. Mr. Lindsay Johnson, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this county, was found dead Sunday morning having died sometime during the night. He was born 68 years ago in Jefferson City, Mo. Came to Kansas and settled in Olathe in 1876. He had been a member of the Second Baptist church for 28 years. He leaves a wife, two sons, a daughter, one sister, Mrs. Rachael Ware of Lawrence. Funeral was held from the Second Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Wm. Jackson officiating, assisted by Rev. Harvey, of the First Baptist church (white.) Revs. Lewis and Holmes of the A. M. E. church also assisted. He was a good faithful member of the Apostolic Aid Society and this society turned out in full to the funeral. In Mr. Johnson we have lost a true, and faithful brother, friend and citizen. SENECA. KANS. 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Mr. and Mrs. Lum Townsend of Centralia, were in the city Saturday. Miss Luetta Rice returned home Sunday from Circleville after spending the Xmas holidays with her grand parents. Mr. Lesh Neely entertained a few friends Friday evening in honor of his friend, Mr. June Hogan, of Concordia. The out-of-town guests invited were Miss Mamie Gunn, Miss Rogenia Beard, both of Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Armstrong of Onaga, Columbus Green of Fall City, Neb, John Beard of Fairbury, Neb, Miss Ada Masterson of Fall City, Neb, Phillmore Beard of Centralia, and Mr. June Hogan of Concordia. Music and games were the amusements of the evening, and at a late hour dainty refreshments were supplied to the delight of the inner man. All departed for their homes declaring they had spent a delightful evening. Miss Annie Neely spent Christmas at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Neely. 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Fine Ladies' res. of all Kinds whole family and our prices are lower Haston Store A.J.COOMBS WILL EVERYTHING" chinson, Kansas street & Son, s and Funeral Directors. is full of good things. Men's Suits at $9.95,worth $15. Ladies' and Children's Coats cheap. Fine Ladies' Hats at cheap prices. Shoes for the whole family and our prices are lower The Boston Store A.J.COOMBS "WE SELL EVERYTHING" Hutchinson, Kansas .. Palace Me 933 Kans Palace Meat Man 933 Kansas Avenue Meat Market, Kansas Avenue. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. 636 Quincy St. Phase 52 Miss Billa Wyns left yesterday for Kalamazoo, Mich., to be with her sister, Mrs. J. T. Small, who was recently taken to the hospital. The Y. M. C. A. will hold an Institute Jan. 8, 9 and 10. One of the International secretaries will be present and conduct the Institute. Mr. F. M. Roberts, Jr., of Wellington, was in attendance on the big literary fest last week. He departed feeling well paid for his trip. Mrs. Harvey Fox, of Keystone, Ks., formerly Miss Edith Carpenter, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Carpenter, of Lowman Hill. Miss Lutie Hawkins entertained seventeen of the Hawkins family at dinner Christmas day in honor of her sister, Mrs. Leonard Bell of Chicago. Mrs. W. I. Jamison, who has been ill is very much improved in health. Her mother, Mrs. Hine, of Salina, is visiting her during the holidays. Mrs. J. B. Falls, of Topeka and Miss Phynola Moore, of Kansas City, are spending the holidays with their sister, Miss Beulah Moore in Lawrence. Mrs. Ellen Blue of Omaha, Nebr., and Mrs. Mary Burford of Kansas City, attended the Inter State and were guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Malone. Hon. Herbert W. Jamison, a student in the law department of Northwest University, Chicago, is spending his vacation with his parents, Judge and Mrs. W. I. Jamison. Mr. and Mrs. Mills of Junction City and Mrs. Alice Green of Osage City, were pleasant visitors at the home of Mrs. Florence Peaches Christmas day and spent an enjoyable time. Misses Mare and Rose Bertha spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Buckner. Miss Marie returned to her home in Chicago and Miss Rose went to Western University, where she is attending school. The reading by Miss Effie S. Green of Stockton, Kas., was a good demonstration of her ability as a Dunbaran elocutionist. She came to the Inter State as a delegate of the Western Searchlight Literary society. Miss Eva Elliott and Mrs. Harris, of Emporia, and Miss Ethel Gross, of Saint Joseph, Mo., spent the week end with Mrs. H. W. Scott at the Glo. Sneed residence on Lincoln street. They attended the "Joyance" dance. Mrs. Bertha Williams, of Kansas City arrived in the city Sunday on account of the illness of her little daughter, Jaunita, who has been with her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Neeley in Beltior addition, East of the city. Mr. J. C. Collins, of Kansas City, and Mr. J. T. Bradey, of Lawrence, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Arterbridge. Mr. Collins is employed by the Santa Fe and is one of the best railroad men in this part of the country. The D. L. S. boys entertained the girls of the society at a New Year's party at the home of Mr. Percy Smith. Those present enjoyed themselves by dancing, whist and other games. In departing all declared the D. L. S. ideal entertainers. A GRADUATE PHARMACIST, with three years' experience in a city drug store, wishes to purchase half interest in a colored drug store in Kansas or Oklahoma. State terms expected. Address all replies to The Plaindealer office. Mark (Ad. X.) Mrs. Beatrice Phillips-Cabbell, of Hennessy, Okla., is here on a three weeks' visit to the home of her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Goff, at 122 East First street, and mother and sister, Mrs. Belle Phillips and Mrs. Daisy Cabbell, of the same address. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gains, Mrs. Winnie Thurman, Mrs. Birdie Scott, Mrs. Juba Washington of Kansas City, Kas., and Mrs. Lulu Roundtree of Omaha, Neb., spent Sunday in Carbondale as guests of Mrs. Lulu McAdoo and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Johnson. The many friends of Mr. N. P. Patton, of Omaha, Neb., were pleased to see him in the city this week. He attended the Interstate. Mr. Patton is an old timer, having resided in Topeka for many years. He now conducts a high-class hotel near the union depot in Omaha and is doing well. BE A CHIROPODIST Learn to treat the fact, and become a FOOT SPECIALIST. The Chiropodist, both men and women, are busy 265 days yearly. We teach you by mail. Send 2 cent stamp for prospectus, to EDWARD L. MOORE, Instructor, 220 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich. Dept. T. P. The Shamrock Art club met Dec 17th with Mrs. Burton at her home on Harrison street. The club made several charity donations; and also spent one hour in needle work, after which the hostess served a three-course luncheon. The club adjourned to meet Jan. 7 with Mrs. Pace at her home, 716 Filmore street. Mr. Ellaha Scott entertained the following persons at six o'clock dinner at his home Last Saturday: Mrs E. Arlington Wilson, Misses Essie Anderson, Olda Anderson, Mrs. M. Oliver, Miss Overstreet, Mr. U. A. Graham, Mr. E. Hickman, Prof. F, L. Barnett, R. Griffin, Prof. Porter, Prof. Jeff King, and Mrs. Geo. Gordon. The D. L. S. boys gave a 6 o'clock dinner on Friday evening, Dec. 27th, at the home of Mr. Percy Smith in honor of the following guests: Miss Gertrude Hyde and Miss Staunton of Des Moines, Iowa, Miss Susie Lee of Clarinda, Iowa, and Miss Griffith, Messrs. Payne Ransom and Jenkins, of Kansas City. After the guests amused themselves for a short time in games and conversation, after which a line party was formed and all visited the Inter-State. Miss Alice Smith gave a dinner at her home on last Sunday afternoon and was most elaborate, served in four courses, prepared by Miss Alice. The following were the guests: Miss Jessie Lamberson, Miss Ruth Barker, Miss Clara Lamberson, Messrs. John Carter and Preston Smith, both of Western University and Mr. Percy Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Frazier, at Tenth and golden avenue, entertained at 6 o'clock dinner New Year's day Mrs. Enola B. Wade and ye scribe, and what they served would make a hungry person's mouth water for six months to come if not given a chance to feast, but the chance was given and there was no fooling about the feasting. Mrs. Elliott Donnelly of W. 11th St. entertained at a six-course dinner on New Year's day in honor of Mrs. Leonard Bell of Chicago. The following guests were present: Mrs. Geo. Smith, Mrs. Leonard King, Mrs. Jno Roundtree, Miss Alice Smith, Mrs. Jennie Grant, Miss Effle Burge, and Mrs. Freemun of Manhattan A very delightful time was reported --- Mrs. S. P. Malone entertained at a three o'clock dinner Sunday afternoon the following: Mr. W. I. Jamison, Mr. Herbert Jamison, Dr. J. M. Jamison; out-of-town guests: Mrs. J. M. Gross and son, Carl, of Newton, Miss Ruth Prather of Lawrence, Mrs. Ellen Blue of Omaha, Nebr., and Mrs. Mary Burford of Kansas City. All had an enjoyable time, each declaring Mrs. Malone an ideal hostess. Mr. Gale Shinn entertained at an elaborate six-course dinner party last Sunday afternoon the following girls: Misses Ruth Scott, Ruth Haynes, Ola Perkins, Maggie Hedge, Ruby McKnight, Ruth Shuck, Corinne Jones, Katerine Barker, Cleo Morgan, and Mrs. Lizzie Scott-Porter. The visiting guests were Miss Frances Kealing of Kansas City, Miss Hazel Miller of Kansas City, and Miss Katherine Grant of Lawrence. The girls all agreed that they had been delightfully entertained and Mr. Shinn has set the pace for the social heroes to follow. The Shawnee Driving Club and Five Stock association met on Dec. 27th and arranged for the 1913 race meet. Dr. E. D. Cuffie of Columbus, Ohio, made an address. The officers elected for the ensuing year were: Dr. O A. Taylor, president; Albert Hailey, vice president; H. G. Brown, secretary; J. C. Price, assistant secretary; James Clayborne, treasurer; C. D. Moss, chanman, C. C. Lytle, H. I. Monroe, Wm. Brooks, and Ned Perkins, Board of Directors. New members—Mr. Walter Wate and Mr. W. H. Washington. --- The colored Elks had a Christmas tree and gave away many presents to the poor children of the city. Much credit is due these young men for the work they are doing for the race and the people of Topeka should be proud of the organization. They are making great efforts to better the conditions of the people along all lines. Some of the leading spirits of the order are Mack Harlan, William Vaughan, Joe Curry and J. W. Brown, the popular druggist. These men are playing an active part in the uplift of the race as well as their splendid order. In the matter of the estate of Thomas Todd, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of Decembeer, A. D. 1912, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Thomas Todd, late of Shawnee County, deceased All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. T. P. MARTIN, Administrator. First Published Jan. 3, 1913. Reaj the Plaindealer and be wise. WELL REMEMBERED! Mrs. Lucy Radford-Payne, residing at 1329 N. Jefferson street, was the happiest woman in Topeka last week when the express wagon drove up and left her a twenty-five pound turkey. This treat came all the way from Lexington, Kentucky, and was the gift of her brother, Mr. Oscar Coleman. The bird was dressed and all ready for the oven when delivered and it was a fine specimen. Such a fine one was it that many of the neighbors, and even the postman and several of his friends came over to survey the product of the Blue Grass state. Mrs. Payne has not seen her brother in twenty years and words could not express her appreciation. Mrs. Payne has not been in the best of health for several months, but the day the turkey was ready for the table she was buoyed up over the thoughts of the gift and the giver that she felt real well. Mr. Payne was injured about the head in a fall on the ice last winter and is yet confined in the state hospital and this fact distracted much from the happiness that would otherwise dwelt in the Payne home. But the angel of peace and good will was there all the same. THE APEX THEATRE The citizens of Topka, especially those of color are showing their appreciation of the opening of the "Apes," a moving picture and vaudeville theatre at 312 Kansas avenue by crowding the house at every performance. The popular price of five cents is in reach of everybody, and the patrons are given five times the value of their money. Old young married and single are giving line nettes, and everyone who has a few leisure moments to spare spends their time at the Apes, and colored people caught purchasing "Crow" at white theatres when they have one of their own as good as any in the city should be ostracised or given a good sound clubbing. It is neat, modern and up-to-now in every respect. The pictures are the best that money can obtain. We also note that many of our white brethren, who appreciate something nice, clean and wholesome are attending this play house, and now it is the duty of each and all of us to get busy and boost this most laudable enterprise. The gentlemen interested in the promotion of the enterprise are: Mr. K. K. Pinkston, Mr. J. M. Wright, Mr. Martin Ogclissie, Mr. H. O. Abbott, Mr. U. A. Graham, and Mr. Frank R. Wilson. That wood at the Cash Coal Co's yard is the best ever. Call'em up and let them quote you a price that you think impossible and stay in business. They're doing it just the same. NOTICE! NOTICE! All are cordially invited to attend the Farmers' Congress Jan. 15 and 16, 1913 at the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute. Board and room will be free. Don't forget the date. NOLCE Public notice is hereby given that the place of business of the Hays Land & Investment Company, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the state of Kansas, has been duly changed from Hays City, Kansas, to Topeka, Kan. L. M. MONROE, Pts. L. D. MONROE, Sce. First Published Jan. 3, 1913 NOISE Public notice is hereby given that the place of business of the Wa-Keeney Land & Investment Company, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the state of Kansas, has been duly changed from Wa-Keeney, Kansas, to Topeka, Kansas. ...hrdluhrdluhrdluhrdumfwy L. D. MONROE, Pres. L. M. MONROE, Sec. First Published Jan. 3, 1913. NOTICE. NOTICE. Public notice is hereby given that the name of the Osborn, Monroe & Henkel Land Company, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the state of Kansas has been duly and legally changed to the Monroe Land, Investment and Loan Company, and its place of business changed from Wa-Keeney, Kansas to Topeka, Kansas. L. D. MONROE, Pres. L. M. MONROE, Sec. First Published Jan. 3, 1912. HAIR DRESSING. HAIR DRESSING, SHAMPOOS SCAIP treatment. Combings made into switches, puffs, pompadours or curls. Facial massage and mani- curing. Children's hair cut in lat est styles. First class work guar anteed. Out of town orders give prompt attention. Mrs. William C. Scott. 313 North Fifth, Leaven- worth, Kan. People's phone 1176 2:30 .... MATINEE EVERY DAY .... 2:30 3--EVENING SHOWS--3 ` :: 3--REELS--3 COAL We have all kinds of good coal and solicit a share of your patronage... Coal Yard: 604 E. 5th St. Phone 866. The McCleery Lumber Co. Miss Jeanette Henson of Lawrence spent last week with Miss Almeda Brewer. Mrs. Logan Campbell has returned from Kansas City for a short stay. While here she will be pleased to look after any plain or fancy sowing her friends may desire The Poynsetta club met Dec. 26th at the home of Miss Lela Ramsey, 1113 Tyler and today at the home of Mrs. John Miller. The next meeting will be Jan. 9 with Mrs. Green, Twenty-second a Monroe streets. Mrs. P. D. Davis, accompanied by Vivian and Evelyn, the pretty little daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Washington, went to Saint Joseph, Mr. one day last week to spend the holiday with Mrs. Davis' mother Mrs Mary E Boston, an old and highly respected citizen, passed away this morning at her home 1825 Van Buren street. The weight of her seventy-six years, superinduced by other complication, were too much for her fobile body and she seemed to the inevitable. She was a native of Kentucky, coming to Kansas some forty years ago, where she has since resided. Mrs. Boston was one of those grand old ladies; a conscientious Christian, loving mother and a faithful friend. She is survived by eleven sons and daughters, several grand children and many warm personal friends. Funeral will be held from the C. M. E. church of which she has been a faithful member since coming to Kansas forty years ago. Peace to her ashes. The Oriental Art club had open doors at the residence of Mrs. Henry Williams, 1157 Lane street New Year's day. Everyone was received with care by members of the club. Music was rendered by Mrs. M. Hickerson, Mrs. U. D. Graham and Miss Zenola Jackson. Each guest as they entered was ushered through the parlors and sitting room into the dining room where the table was beautifully decorated with the club colors - purple and old gold, and the beautiful flowers gave an odious spring breeze. After they had dined most sumptuously and deliciously, they were very deligently escorted through the setting room and there they were halted to initiate a souvenir of compliments of the club. They were then ushered up the rear winding stairs into the hall where a large mammoth cut glass punch bowl was sitting on a table and they were served with punch to their heart's content by handsome young ladies and then down the front stairs into the hall. After 7 o'clock p.m., when the visitors and callers had completed, the club members rallied around and had a most royal jollification for the remainder of the evening. The Shawnee Building & Loan Association, Plaintiff vs. Ceba Belle Combs and By virtue of an order of Sale is sued to me, out of said District Court in the above entitled action, I will, on Monday, the 3rd day of February, A D, 101%, at 10 o'clock a.m. of said day, at the cast front door of the Court House in the city of Topeka, in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, offer at public sale, and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand, all the following described real estate to-wait: Low number eighty-nine (89) on North Jackson Street in North Topeka, lying and situate in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas. The above-described real estate is taken as the property of said defendants, and is directed by said order of sale to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said order of sale JONAH TAN D NORTON Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansai W R HAZEN, Attorney J. G. B. Pinney, 1135 Kensing Avenue. DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF Drugs, Notions, Cigars, Holiday Goods. STERLING. KANSAS. One of the most beautiful weddings of the year was the marriage of Miss Izhan D. White to Mr. C. A. Gulford on Christmas evening. The home of the groom was the scene of ceremony, which had been amply fitted for this auspicious occasion. The bride was dressed in white and carried white carnations. The groom wore a blue serge, the color scheme being blue and white. After the ceremony by Rev Williams of the Congregational church, the guests were served a delicious three course wedding supper, prepared by Mrs. Jas Gulford and Mrs. Helen Island, the mother and sister of the groom. After supper music and games, were indulged in until morning. The young couple received many beautiful and useful presents, shopping the high esteem in which they are held by the community. The out-of-town guests were Miss Florence and Nellie Banks and brothers, Pearl and Trick, of Pretty Praise; Miss Princes Dainty of St John, Mt. Owen Holmes at Mutchinson; Miss Laura Gulford of Wichita, and Miss Alice Gulford of Trinidad, Colo. DODGE CITY, KANS. The Second Baptist Sunday School rendered a very nice program on Dec 24 and had a lovely Christmas tree which was loaded down with presents for the Sunday school children and friends. Music was furnished by Mrs. Ollie Jackson. The little church was crowded and all seemed to have had an enjoyable time. Mr. Nick Carter and Miss Shepard were united in marriage on the 4th of December. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan. Formerly of Topeka, are moving to Dodge City. Mr. Jordan is chef on a private car on the Santa Le. Mrs. Kato of Massville, Kans., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. M. Byrd, of this city. Mrs. O Trippelt is on the sick list and is going to the hospital shortly for an operation. Mrs. Mary Richardson went to Lawrence, Kans., to visit with her little daughter, Dorothy. Mr. Commodore Steel of Hadden Ohio, stopped a few days in the city recently with Mr. and Mrs. Trippelt. Mrs. Grant Berry is improving after a sick spell. Mr. Nicols, of Sterling, has moved his family to this city. We hope more good families will find their way into our modest. INDEPENDENCE KANSAS. Rev J W Warren of Quinn Chapel A M. E. church, was called to Cherryvale on Christmas day to assist in the funeral services of Mrs Nancy Shereles, who died Dec. 29, 1912 at her home in Cherryvale Hotel DePaxam received nine new boarders last Saturday night. The way of the hostlegger is hard. Mrs Frank Holt made a pleasant trip to Cherryvale to spend the holiday, with her sister, Mrs Wheaton. Mr. and Mrs Holt, entertained a number of their friends at dinner on Christmas day. It was a four course affair and equally relished. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wright at spending the holiday, at Iola with Miss Wright's relatives. Mr. Saul Harwell went to Columbia on business one day last week. The Cantata at Saint John chapel Friday evening was a grand success. Mr. Corman Sherle made a business trip to Independence one day this week. Mrs. D. H. Davis, visiting Mrs. Patterson and I family at Noodlesha. Mrs. C. T Everett received word a few days ago that her mother who repides in Alabama was seriously ill. Her many friends deeply sympathize with her and pray for her mother's recovery. It is better to attend church on Sunday and enjoy freedom than to rest on the Sabbath in the city jail. Come to church. Mr. Joseph Vandeford made a hurried trip to Conferyville recently to get his teeth repaired. Francis Gray and Mollie Walcox are visiting their mother in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mrs. Dora Richardson, of Ataway, and Mrs. A. F. Green, of Cherryvale, attended service at Quinn chap- FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES HORSE, KINNY OR CURLY HAIR GLASSY, SOFTEN AND MORE PLALE, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT BLOCKED FOR PREVENTING HAIR FROM FALLING OUT BROOMS AND ROUGH OF SCALE NEWARE OF IMMISSION,LET THE GENUINE,PUT UP IN 20+ AND 50+ BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON ENJOY PACKAGE THY PORUS ROTAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION. MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMEDIATELY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCEELED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. ••• SOLD BY DRUGGISTS IF YOUR DRUGGIES CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE BRINKING PRICES. ALL LITER BOTTLE IS LAYER BOTTLE THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 32 LAKE ST. DEPT. 318 CHICAGO, IL 61211 ed Sunday of last week. While here they were the guests of Mrs. I . H. Montgomery. The Masone banquet Saint John's day was a fine success and greatly enjoyed Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Washington t to Coffeyville Sunday morning at last week to be at the bedside of the sister, mother, who seriously all Miss James Warren and Robinson of with Mr. and Mrs. Fluellen Sunday NEWTON, KANSAS. The Christmas trees at the various churches were very nice and the wreaths showed there had been so thin the usual amount of filling on the part of the leaders, they showed themselves equal to the currency. Those who had charge of the churches were Mrs. Ed. Johnson at the A.M.L. church; Mrs. Al. at the A.M.L. church and Mrs. Jagger Gurnett at the Second Baptist church. Mrs. A. D. Bledsoe is on the sick list. Mr. H. B. Bruner stopped in the city a few hours while enroute to New Mexico, where he has a position to work on a ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson were host and hostess for an 9:30 breakfast Christmas morning, which was indeed a well affair, as well as a movie. Everything was in order, even the table being arranged the night before so as to have things on time. Everything was as accurate as clock work. Those present were Mrs. M. Hooks of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. I M Gross, Mr. and Mrs. Downing, Mr. and Mrs. Payne, Mrs. T. J. Anlinson and children. The breakfast was of the kind most delicious, the kind that Missourians have on such occasions. Messie Horace and Ralph Mason spent a few days in Kansas City last week. They report a good time. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Downing entertain at a few of their friends on I'r day evening of last week at cards. He evening was well spent and at a late hour all departed, expressing themselves as having had a delightful time. The N. U. G. club met with Mrs. P. Garrett Last Monday and was highly entertained. Mrs. Reeder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miles, who recently moved here from Putrell, Okla., is visiting her parents at this place. Mrs Wright is also a visitor in the city. Mr Joseph Freeman and sister, Miss Willie, of the Topeka Industrial Institute, spent Christmas day with the home folks. Mrs I M Gross, Mrs Chas, W. French and Mrs Lafayette Taylor attended the Inter state Literary association at Topeka last week. Mrs. French and Mrs. Taylor were delegates, while Mrs Gross was second vice president. They report a very instructive and interesting session FLORIDA, COLORADO. Mrs. W. McDoney entertained his day complications to our st. Mrs. Eliza "Vent, of " st. Kanss. Thus present" M. and Mrs. White, of Kanss. Mr. and Mrs. Ragn and Candy, Miss Myrtle Johnson, of Great Bend, Kansas, Genova Bevant, Topeka, Kansas, Mrs. Wilson of Creede, Mr. Wudworth, Mr. Moore, and W. H. Bevant, of Cripple Creek Mrs. Bryant is one of Topeka's most industrious ladies. She own a solitary truck farm within five miles of Topeka and each year, she and her son, Herbert clear hundreds of dollars from the sale of their products. She deserves a good long rest and we are pleased to note that her children are showing her the time of her life. Nothing is to good for mother in their motto and they are following it to the letter. Mr. and Mrs. Moore entertained in honor of their aunt, Mrs. Eliza Bryant, of Topeka, Kansas. Covets were land for about two dozen and all enjoyed themselves immensely. Mr. and Mrs. White gave a reception in honor of Mrs. Bryant, of Topeka, Kansas, on Christmas eve, night from 8 o'clock to 12. She will be entertained New Year's night at the home of Mrs. Harry Life SURONC CITY. Mrs. Lizzie McLean has returned from Lola where she visited her daughter. Mrs. Pearl Carson of Emporia are impatient her mother. Mrs. Mac Levell went to Emporia where she had a pleasant visit. Mrs. Anna Woods, Mrs. Mayne Levell went to Emporia a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Meritt spent a few days in strong City, the guests of her sister. Mrs. Frank Taylor is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Rheena Johnson, of Oklahoma, is here visiting with her grandfather, Mr. Richard Level. PRICE & LAST SENT PREPARED UPON APPLICATION RIEGER'S Monogram WHISKEY Express Prepaid 8 Full Quarts RIEGER'S Monogram $6 Private Stock 4 Full Quarts RIEGER'S Monogram $3 Extra Fine FREE two sample bottles, gold tipped glass and cork- crew with every order Great SMOOTH customers have the kind of experience for the food were desired but unknown and need some of Gordon's can be made with the best web order. Rare reduced if whiskey is not prefilled unfortunately. J. RIEGER & CO. 5788 Jackson Street, Kansas City, Mo. DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON. Physician and Surgeon. 10142 Kansas Ave. 4 phone 918 TOPEK. office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. 852 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence phones: cell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Re 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 Office 374 Kansas Ave. over Gibbars Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren R WANTED AGENTS: To write Life and Accident Insurance Policies for Shawnee County. F. W. TROUPE. State Agent 423 Lincoln St. Topeka, Kan State Agent. 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 WHEN IN COFFEYVILLE Stop at S. W. JONES' CAFE 505 Union Ave. Phone 407. Quick Service. Sanitary Rooms in Connection. Everything First-Class. FARMS For Negroes Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man where ONE crop will pay for your farm I can sell you a farm in Logan county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $10 TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate. If you mean must ness, write S. E. CAREY. Attorney at Law, Russell Springs Kansas When You Go To Springfield STOP AT THE DUNBAR CAFE Services Strictly Alacuart. SANUEL H. COX, Prop. Phone J, 2968 Graham Retreat Rooms and Board. W. W. GRAHAM. Prop. 907 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo Farm and Garden HOME CHEESEMAKING. Product Helps to Lower Living Cost by Taking Place of Meat. In these times of high prices it be booze us to manage in every way to reduce the cost of living, and yet be well supplied with plenty of whole home and nutritious food. Now, cheese will in a measure supply the place of meat, and if made in the home on the farm will not but little in comparison with meat. Any one having sufficient cows to obtain five or six gallons of milk in the morning or part evening's milk can be used providing it is per斤甜 sweet, can make deliions cheese, and if a part of evening's milk is used it may as well be skimmed, as that cream is likely to be lost. The often still needed can be found in any farm house. Take six gallons of milk, heat to 45 degrees in a clean wash boiler, remove from the stove and add one half of a rennet tablet, previously dissolved in half a cupful of warm water. Also add a little cheese coloring. A very little will answer, for one does not want cheese too highly colored. Stir well and cover first with a tablecloth and over that several thicknesses of corn forter or carpet. Let stand forty or fifty minutes, or until it becomes like A man in a suit is seated at a desk, holding a pen and a notebook. The desk is cluttered with papers and a glass of water. The background is a wall with a window. Photography by University of Wisconsin agricultural experiment station Photography by University of Wisconsin agricultural experiment station CHIPMARKET WORK thick diabected milk. Then cut clear to the bottom into small squares. Cover and let stand a while longer. Then dip off what when you can. With a skimmer shop and stir the cord from the bottom up until it is all time. Place a clean half bushel basket over a tub spread a cheese cloth in it dip in the curd, let whey drain off, salt to taste and work gently with the hand until well mixed. It is now ready to put into the press Use a small wooden bucket with the bottom out, for a hamp. Set this on a clean board, place a clean wet cheese cloth in the hamp put in your mixed curd and fold cloth over smoothies possible, put on a round board on a tin lid that will fit in the hamp and place your weights on not too heavy at first. Add more after a time. Press as dry as possible. Leave in press until evening. Take out, trim off all unclean edges. Put back into the press on a cloth wet cheese both other side up and put all the weights on. Leave until next morning. Take out and handle or not, as preferred. Place in a warm, ally room to ripen. Keep well covered with a dry cheese cloth to prevent flies from getting in it. Turn it and rub with a little fresh butter every day. It will be ready for use in four weeks, but will be better if left until six weeks old - American Agriculturist. FOOD FOR THOUGHT. In feeding crops do you consider the influence of manure constituents on plants having differing range or root action, differing periods and durations of growth and differing final products to build up? Food for thought here and the right kind of thought, followed by the right kind of fertilization, may save you money in fertilizer bills American Agricultural Training Farm For Boys. South Australia is to have a training farm for boys who wish to go on the farm. Boys from fourteen to nineteen years of age will be eligible, and they may stay two years or till they are seventeen years of age. They will receive an elementary training in all branches of farm work, and a small allowance in addition to board and lodging 6 Full 1/2 Pints FREE! with purchase order for Belle of Monett. Government Tested Old Stock Whiskey. This is Genuine 100 Proof and Old Stock Whiskey, Guaranteed for Age, Proof, Full Measure and Quality. 12 Full Quarts . . . $8.50 24 Full Pints . . . 9.00 48 Full Half Pints . . . 9.50 Free! SIX FULL Half Pints Free! with each case order ORDERS SENT C. O. D.— Without Money in Advance Draft sent to Bank. Write for complete price list. Danciger Bros., Dept. "P" Kansas City, Mo. 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WITTIG, President and Manager. Geo. Eysell D Union Depot D Mail Orders Prompil Opposite Waiting All the Best Brand of Wh Geo. Eysell Drug Co., 1 1036 Union Avenue Home Phone West 349 Our stocks are the largest and most complete dry goods stocks in Western Kansas. Everything that one might wish in reasonable, ready-to-wear apparel for women, misses and children can be found here. NEW COATS NEW RAINCOATS NEW SUITS NEW FURS NEW DRESSES NEW MILLINERY NEW WAISTS NEW SKIRTS Farm and Garden Here's One That Has Been Found to Work Very Satisfactorily. We have two wagon gates 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 row 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 male cannot push it open, and are bung 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 led horse, and there is GOOD FARM GATE 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 gate 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 on the west side, near the top of this board, or "wing," as we call it. A ring, or loop, is turned in the free end, from which a staller wire rests downward to near the middle of the gate, where it connects with the litchi trunk. This is a small red, the size of a sixpenny not and it passes through a three-inch hole, both hole, bored down goin through a six-inch board. The wet and hot square to the north and the wet from the wind to compact with it the eastern end to bounce diitty downward. Now, when the wind blows and enough to close the gate to open it will rise the wing and that will be on the eastern end of this pole. On the rate. If our gate this one is swamped, with the upper three nine feet from the ground. The wind often comes this late to stay back and forth, but this little always catches the gate in the life 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 brain as well as brawn must be used by the one who would succeed Pinfeathers. Some good poultry men think by feeding sitting hens in the morning they are more apt to remain contented by on their nests all day. Housy towls should be separated from the rest of the stock and kept where they are not likely to contaminate the soil or spread the disease. There is nothing no injurious to chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and pigeons as exposure to dumpness. Fly that is not meant the occasional exposure to the rain, but flying continually in damp places. One cannot feed heens barely enough to keep them alive and then expect eggs from them. It has also been proved that some kinds of foods will produce more eggs than other kinds. Supply the elements requisite to the growing of feathers, bone or france, flesh, a certain amount of fat (needful to conserve the animal heat) and in surplus to be turned into eggs. Christmas Gift! A Merry, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The celebration of the Emancipation proclamation at Independence on January 1st was a record breaker. The various committees spared nothing to make a success and elaborate preparations were made. Many of the prominent speakers of this section graced the occasion. We will give full particulars next week. Rev. McAllister of the A. M. E. church at Coffeyville, delivered one of his eloquent addresses before the Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Literary society on Thursday evening of last week to a crowded house, and the address was well worth hearing. Mr. John W. Thompson of Wichita, Imperial Deputy of Kansas A. E. A. O. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, N. Jurisdiction, arrived in the city on Dec. 17th, and was the guest of Amor Temple No. 57 until the following Saturday morning. He put on the work of the Consistory and Shrine. A class of five poor sons of the desert sought shelter in the Temple's dome. All who failed to attend the Shrine banquet missed a treat. Noble W. W. Fields of Iola, and a member of Oasis Temple at Topeka, was the guest of Amor Temple No. 57 for thirty days. He reported as having enjoyed the stay. Meyers, H. A. Tompkins and J. R. Ross, both of Iola, were in the city last week on lodge business. Quinn Chapel Literary rendered her Xmas program Thursday night, Dec. 19th, and everything was lovely. The proprietor of the Arcade building at the corner of Main and 3rd street, is having the building remodeled, and there will be quite a change in appearance of things in general when the work is done. Mr. Gentry McCollough was held up on the streets of Independence one night last week and relieved of his pocket change- about 75c. Hurrah for Independence! She is getting on the map. No, she is on! for Miss Lizzie Gett was assaulted a few days before Mr. McCollough, but she made an alarm and the yeggs were frightened away. Miss Martence Fluellen, a student of W. U., came down on Dec. 21st to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives and friends at home. The Willing Workers and Embroidery club had a very successful entertainment on Saturday night last at the Masonic hall, and realized a neat sum for their trouble. Mrs. R. J. Cheatham has gone to join her husband, Rev. R. J. Cheatham, in Kentucky, he being called there some months ago to attend the bedside of his father, who died soon after his arrival. We are loath to lose Rev. and Mrs Cheatham, but they have the best wishes of a host of friends and admirers. Master Jno. W. V. Warren was the victim of an altercation with the floors a few days ago and the result is a badly bitten tongue. Master James Holt, Jr., has been honored with the assistant teachership of Class No. 3 of Quinn Chapel A. M. D. Sunday School. Misses Alice Fluellen and Occanna Davis entertained on Wednesday eve of last week in honor of Miss Elbith Douglas at the home of Miss Davis. Various games and music furnished unassent and at a late hour all enjoyed a delicious repast, then departed, declaring the hostesses ideal entertainers. Mrs. J. Gray spent Christmas with her parents at Tolsa, Okla. GRANBY, NO. Mrs. William B. Jefferson, who has been at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. C. J. Jefferson, has returned to her home at Omaha, Nebraska. Mrs. Naomi Smith, the teacher of the Lincoln school, left last Friday night for her home at Springfield. Mrs. J. Murry of Parsons, Kans is spending the holidays at home with her mother, Mrs. N. Pembleton, and other relatives. Mrs. John Patterson was called to Galena, Kans, on Thursday of last week on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Brower. Mrs. James Brower spent the past week in Galena, Kans, with her son Mr. A. Brower. Mrs. W. Godley and Mrs. Alexander of Neoaho, and Mrs. L. Rolen of Omaha, Neb. spent Wednesday of last week with Mrs. D. D. Garvin. Mr. I. Lively has moved his family to Galena, Kansas. Mrs. Simmons spent last week in Galena, Kansas, visiting relatives. Miss Narmi Smith had a Christmas tree and a program for her to the ones on Friday before New. Mr. Annie Smith of Springfield was the guest of Mrs. R. Patterson for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Grey of Wabaurse were in our midst between trial day last week. Mr. Rufus Wilkes of Alma, was 14 relative to his brother's death, who died in Omaha, Neb. recently of typhoid pneumonia. Senteniel Wilkes was a member of the K. of P. lodge of Manhattan, and also a Mason. He leaves a host of friends and several relatives here to mourn his death. Sergt. G. Brown of Ft. Riley, was in town over Sunday, and while here received an invitation to attend a "smoker" given by the colored business men on Tuesday evening and an enjoyable time was spent watching the old year out and the new year in. There were also present several other prominent men from other parts of the state. We witnessed a crowded house on Friday evening of last week at the M. E. church literary society, where a mock trial was in session. A suit for breach of promise was brought by a young lady against a young man student of K. S. A. C. Mr. Jack Hart of the K. S. A. C., and Mr. L. Spvey Gunther of Topoka, of K. U. fame, represented the state, and Mr. P. M. Phillips, a local member of the Topoka Plaindealer staff, and Mr. Levi Pitts, of the Pitts Brothers' Temporal Parlors, represented the defense, and Blackstone was used in such a way that credit would have been given to the trial in any court of competent jurisdiction. In speaking of the case next morning Pitts remarked that "we fought that case from the start step by step, using every technicality that law possesses." The Hon. G. D. Hanks presided as judge, and the jury was composed of six ladies and six men, and the defense succeeded in securing a hung jury Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Harrison are spending the holidays in Lincoln, Neb., with their daughter's family. The Old Folks concert at the A. M. B. church, under auspices of Rev. Wm. Thompson was a grand success and was well attended. Major Andrew Lewis was the master of the evening at the Old Folks concert at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Taylor of the M. E. church is a hummer when it comes to drawing a crowd. So says Doc Phillips. He is a minister by faith and Doc is a politician by practice. Mrs. Essie Owens of Hutchinson, is in the city. She was formerly a Manhattan girl, but is now traveling for a hair firm in the East. All the churches combined together and gave a big Christmas tree at the Second Baptist church, 9th and Yuma streets and all enjoyed the feast Tommie Woods is spending the holidays with friends at Junction City. We called on Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hines recently and they are getting along nicely. They had just received a visit from Mr. Wesley, the founder of the A. M. E. church here. Mr. Wesley was well remembered Yuma by the good citizens here We will soon be in Topeka, armed with recommendations to land Mr. Edward Pierce somewhere around the State House. P. M. Phillips will not as guide in the metropolis to land Edhio. A large number of our boys will leave in a few days for Emporia in the employ of the Kaw Valley Paving company. If the Foster was a recent visitor at Junction City. Quite a number of the students of K. S. A. went to their various homes to attend the holiday. We are in receipt of a letter from D.J. W. Brown, formerly a K.S.A. student who graduated in the '12 year. He is now head of the division of agricultural instruction at the Tuskegee Institute. His many warm friendships have are pleased to know he is making good. On Dec. 12 Miss Lalah Cavens sent tertained about forty couples at Martin's hall at bridge whistle, after which freshments were served. After a sunset at cards the hall was cleared and the music that wafted upon the wave was followed by the jolly crowd in waltz and two-step. Everybody enjoyed the treat and declared Miss Cavens an ideal entertainer. The people of Manhattan listened to a soul stirring sermon at the M. R. church Christmas day by the pastor, Rev. Taylor on the "Birth of Christ." After the services Christmas day the following were guests of Mrs. L. D. Watson at a fine, up-to-date dinner: Mrs. Rose Mitchell and daughter, Mrs. D. Alexander and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Masterson, Mrs. Sue Mack and R. W. Watson. Those enjoying this feast could not find words express their appreciation Read the Plaindender, and get all was first hand T. GEEDER, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. RG. KANSAS 12412 E. Third St. Office 1475; Res. 1945. of Women a Specialty Read the Plaindealer and put all the news first hand. WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. 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UNIVERSAL LIFE INFO CO. 7470 Universal Blvd., Oceanside, CA Jerking the bit and yelling confuse a horse and advertise a blockhead Your horse many intend to please you, but does not understand your wishes You can get no more power from your horse than you give him in his foot Good food will put life into a horse a handful of times better than an eight foot whip. If the fellows are clipped and the horse legs kept clean scratching will never bother Never work a team of colts together until they are thoroughly broken as they will worry each other If dusty hay is fed, sprinkle with water and it will save the horns much amusement, but better not feed it all. It must some horns ugly to work them with horns that do not travel up with them. Match them as to gait as well as to other things. NEW CORN FOR PIGS: Useful Fattening Feed Added to the Ration Gradually. With proper judgment considerable use can be made of new corn in fattening the cattle pigs, says the Kansas Farmer. As the pastures begin to grow short new corn that is beginning to dent may be cut and given to the pigs. Care must be taken that they be some accustomed to this new corn radically. By cutting the new corn, stalk and all, a considerable portion of the green leaves and diner parts will be eaten. As the corn becomes more mature and the ration increases the hogs will cut less and less of the fodder until they are on practically a full feed of corn. It is seldom profitable to fatten hogs on a full ration of corn alone in a dry lot. They will cease to thrive and will not eat as large a ration as is desired. The balan el ration will yield the largest gains and almost invariably the cheapest gains. All of its pasture or good, height of its hay of the fourth or fifth cutting supplied to fattening hogs will be very efficient and economical means of balancing the corn ration. It supplies the protein, which is deficient in corn, and gives variety to the ration hay beans, where available, will serve the same purpose, given as a sixth part of the ration. Any feed if rich in digestible pro- tein, may be used with profit unless too high in price. The latest feeding stuff to be used for this purpose is the packing house by product called "tank- age" or "most meal". This highly at rogenous product, while high in price, is so rich in protein that only a small mount is required. It has been successfully and profitably fed by so many experiment stations and prac- tical men that there can be no doubt to its value. In a fattening hog of 150 pounds, weight one half pound of tankage daily is sufficient. Care must be taken that there is suf- ficient trough from for which hog to re- ceive its proper allowance. While corn is the chief grain for fat- ening hogs almost any of the cereals may be used. Kaffir corn is very simi- lar in composition and if ground and properly balanced gives results very hearly as good as corn. Wheat is fully the equal or one pound for pound in fact, hogs will be better on wheat long than on corn alone. When wheat is about the same price per pound as corn or only a little higher it will may to use it. Turley is not relished unto well by hogs as corn, but can be used as a fattening grain. For breeding stock it is better than corn bottomseeded although one of our chest feeds, is never safe for hogs far as we know at present. It may be fed for limited purposes and in small quantities with good results. Swine Succumb to Sunstroke Swine should be treated plenty of green food in order to keep their digestive acts in the best condition. They should be supplied with plenty of pure water and in abundance of shade and a sanitary wellowing place. If hogs are extremely susceptible to sunstroke, as they cannot perme lessly and have their body temperatures are reduced by the evaporation of the empirapation as in the barn. An ex- cellent plan is to temporarily awaken the hogs' bodies with water to keep them hot. A bug prostrated by the heat should be cooyed up a steady place, there cool water should be poured on the head and neck, but not over the out of the body. The amount of milk produced by a cow will depend upon the amount of water she drinks, not entirely of course, but it depends on reason that the cow cannot give milk unless she has plenty of water to drink. Now, if this water is warm, like that standing in a pool or a water trough, she will not like it as well and will not drink enough of it. As a consequence her milk now will fall away. Fresh, cool water is necessary for the milk cow and it costs money not to provide it with it. Ring the Cull Calves Every bull will reaches a stage at one year or age after which he will be usable to handle with a halter from that time on a ring and snap be in of a beer breed and a staff if a dairy breed will be the only means by which he can be handled safely. SILO WISDOM. Observe These Points and Get the Best Results From Your Labor. The best point about a silo is that it must be an air tight receptacle. A cement silo should always be pitched with tar or printed on the inside with some air tight material before filling. The sole reason for building the silo is that it is the most economical way of storing a succulent feed. We can store three trees as much dry matter in a silo per square foot as we can in a barnrow. The theory of silage is that sugar, protein, ele turn to lactate acid by fermentation. That is generated, from 100 to 175 degrees which kills off all germ life, or, rather, the germ life kills of itself. The longer this heat is maintained the better the silage. Around the outside the temperature is frequent by low Cypress wood and cement allow a little absorption, dry silage a little on the outside and provide for fermentation. Forty pounds per cubic foot is about the right weight for silage. It is principally uniform all the way down. The most expensive place to build a shed is inside a barn. It may be desirable for convenience, however, but it takes up a valuable space that can be used for storing grain or sheltering animals. Silage must be cut fine. The finer it is cut the better it will pack and the better it will be. A quarter of an inch is about the right length, and a half inch is the built at which silage ought to be cut. What you lose in cutting you gain in labor in the pit.—Farm Press CHICKENS' MEAL BOX. Directions For Making a Self Feeding Hopper That Works Well. A self feeding hopper may be made from a box purchased at the grocery store. A box sixteen inches deep, two feet wide and two and one half feet long will make a very good hopper. The bottom of the box should form the back of the hopper. The top of the box should be fastened with hinges to form a lid. The top of the box should be removed and HELL INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION [From low & high plate] dented inward so as to leave a narrow space of the bottom for the mash to run out. The ends of the box should be nailed to suit the slanting board. The lower side of the box should be dreded to hold the mash by nailing inch pieces around the edge. The box can be filled with the mash giving the chickens a chance to what they desire. This will prove beneficial in the laying season to lower homestead EARTH AND OURSELVES. "And toil and unto them, be faithful, and multiply, and be pleased the earth, and satisfied it." We have multiplied, but the earth has submitted us," 413 Dr. Cyril to Hopkins of Illinois "Those things are necessary for the most profitable improvement and preservation of our upland prairie and timber soils limestone organic matter and phosphorus." Country Gentleman Don't Forget the Farm Girls. Do not forget the girls when the returns for the crops and animals are to be distributed among members of the family. The boss may have told in the hood and in the barns, and their work may need special reward. Bewild them and thus encourage them to undertake the more next year. But do not forget the girls who have made it possible for you and their brothers to allow. They have borne the heat of summer around the kitchen range, they have endured the frudgery of the weekly laundry, the choice preserves, publishes annual fruits, etc., are a result of their labor. Farm and Ranch "Test Your Seed Corn!" "Just your good corn" is a slogan for every corn growing state in the Union would not be a bad one. Do not trust to the other fellow to do the testing. Do it yourself. The germination lot is the most convenient place to advertise the bad from the good corn. When possible use good testing 10 per cent or better. And then if the seed does not grow look to soil and account for the poor stand. A good stand of good corn means good profit. Farm and Plainside Back Him Up Here is a scheme that makes the work of loading bogs easy. When one will not go up into the chute but turn back, just slip a timber basket over his head. He will start backloading to get the basket off his head. Follow him up and you can steer him up the chute and into the wagon like a wheel barrow.—Form and Fireside. P. O. Box 295. The Sunday Pasture hold one of the meetings in its history at St can church on the 22nd ult Mrs. D. Adelies and daughter, Miss Mother, of Pittsburg are spending the sunday with them mother and conjugents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Allers. The annual meeting at the Mac- man church last Sunday was well attended and highly instructive. A A interesting lecture was delivered by Rev. E. P Green, of Kansas City. The Christmas tree was well attended at Saint James. Miss Lena Williams, superintendent of the Sunday school deserves much credit for the management of the affair. Mrs. E. Monland is on the sick list. Miss Irene Thompson who is attending the Topeka Industrial school same home Christmas to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson. PUBLICATION NOTCIE In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Nellie Barreca, Plaintiff. vs. Fred Weibel, et al, Defendants State of Kansas, Shawnee County, No. 27803. To Fred Weibel, L. A. Neff and Neff, wife of L. A. Neff, Greeting: You and each of you defendants in the above entitled cause of action will take notice that you have been sued in the aforesaid court by the said plaintiff, Nellie Barreca, and must answer the plaintiff's petition in the above entitled action, on or before the 1st day of February, 1913, or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you and each of you, as prayed for in said petition, and that you will be forever barred and foreclosed of all right, title, estate, interest, property and equity of redemption in or to the following desibed real estate, to-wit: The West twenty-five (25) feet of lots numbered One hundred and forty-one (141) and One hundred and forty-two (142) on Jefferson Street in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, State of Kansas, or any part thereof, and for the costs of this action Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. BOWER. Clerk District Court. (First Published in the Topeka Plaintiff December 29, 1912.) (Seal) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Birdie B Stansel, Plantuf. Robert Stansel, Defendant. State of Kansas to Robert Stansel You are hereby notified that you are sued in an action in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, wherein Birdie B Stansel is plaintiff and Robert Stansel is defendant, and that the petition in said action was filed in the Clerk's office of said court on the 19th day of December, 1912, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 19th day of January, 1913, judgment will be rendered against you in said action, granting plaintiff a divorce from you. BIRDIE STANSEL. By her Attorney, W. I Jamison. Attest: C. W. Bowen. Clerk of the District Court, By Jesse M. Curtis, Deputy (Sand) (First Published in the Topeka Plain- daleer, December 6, 1912) In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas In the matter of the estate of Sarah J. Eames, deceased NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that on the 6th day of January, 1913, said day being the first Monday of said month and the first day of the January, 1912 term, I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of Sarah J. Eamos, deceased. Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of FINE CREOLE HAIR AND ELECTRIC Combs for Straightening your hairstyle and make it grow nicely WE MANUFACTURE THE FINEST CREOLE WIGS in the United States. These you can comb and access the same as your own hair Write for Free Catalogue Address SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR CO. The program Christmas Eve, might at the 14 Seventh street First Baptist Church was a success and many valuable gifts were tendered to those present. Club No. 2 remembered the pastor, Rev P. D. Skinner and his family very substantially with an extra large box filled with good things to eat and wear. Among theoral contributors were Mr. W. H. Clemens and wife, Mr. Bob Liggins and wife, Mr. Eleby, Mrs. Burton and daughter, Mrs. L. A. Buckner, Mrs. M. Owens, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Hattle Martin, Miss M. Rucker, Mr. George Wright. Mrs. D. A. Morris, president of the Peoples' Forum, attended the Interstate at Topeka. Rev. E. P. Green, of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting Rev. D. A. Jefferson and filled the pulpit all day Sunday and also in the evening. He will preach every night here for a week at the Macedonian Baptist church. Mr. W. M. Gilbert, Jr., of the Topeka Industrial Institute is spending the holidays at home. Mr. George Bradford, who at one time conducted a tailorshop in this city, is here visiting friends. There will be an interesting oratorical contest at the Seventh street Baptist church tonight. Rev S A. Stripling delivered two fine sermons in holding his fourth quarterly conference on the fourth Sunday. Rev Walton Brown received many Christmas presents among which was an order for an $1800 overcoat, the gift of members and friends of the church. Miss Queen Henry is on the sick list. The Christmas trees at the difchurches were a credit to the promoters. Mrs. Theodore Henry entertained the following at a delicious dinner Christmas at her home, 106 Grace Boulevard: Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Coffee, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Lloyd. A delightful time was had by all present. In the special financial effort at the East Seventh street church Sunday, Club No. 1 raised $25.00 and club No. 2, $17.00 also $2.00 was taken up as an after collection for Rev. Dunkin, who preached Sunday night. The street fair given by the Ladies Auxiliary of the A. M. E church on Christmas night was a splendid success. CHLROKLE, KANSAS. Mrs. Elizabeth Doster entertained at an elaborate four course dinner on Christmas day. The color scheme was pink and white. After dinner the evening was spent in music and games and stories of Yuktide. At 7:30 the guests attended the Star Theatre, returning at 9:30 and were served with cake and wine. At a late hour all departed for their several homes declaring Mrs. Grant Doster an ideal hostess. Mr. Wayman Abernathy, of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Mildred Lemons. Miss Jessie Rodgers, who is attending the Industrial school at Topeka, is spending the holidays with home folks. Mr. C. R Wilson, of Latchfield, visited old friends here Christmas. Miss Lucy Harris spent the holidays visiting friends. Will Kansas Pass Jim Crow Law? There is no mad rush of black men and white women to the matri- menal altar out here in educated Kansas, yet there is much talk going the rounds concerning "Jim Crow" legislation and the separation of the schools. For the benefit of a few who may harbour such thoughts, we deal to get them right. Kansas was baptized in blood that not only the colored man should enjoy the rights of a free man, but the white an well. Men of both races went to the front and fought down the enactment of slavery—the colored man for his freedom and the poor white man that he might get a home and earn a livelihood for his family. Both made an equal sacrifice, and why give this same man any special privileges over the black by the enactment of laws that would harmillate one and exalt the other. Martyrs like John Brown to stamp out this evil gave his life. Kansas was allotted to the people—no distinction of races being mentioned. School houses were erected for the education of the people, and there was no discrimination until the Blicases, Tullmans, Vardamans and other renegades from Dixie's swamps led Kansas to regain what they lost by the sword. They have spread their poisonous venom and now we are confronted with this hydroheaded monster at every turn of the road. We want to serve notice on those who are crying for such laws that the sons of the men who died for the privileges they are now enjoying will not suffer them to be wept away, without a conflict. Kansas will never be like Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana and a few and other Southern states who have Jim Crowed and disfranchised the colored man. No! No!! A thousand times NO!!! All such agitation breeds race trouble and conflicts, and as such things are unknown in Kansas, it should be stamped out by the same, honest, thinking men and women of the state. The Kansas black man is educated and a good citizen and he will how to none but the creator of all things. We cannot see where any white man gets the idea that he must continue to pass special legislation for his brother in black. If the whites lived forever and the blacks were the only human beings that died, it would prove the white man's superiority, but as all come, act and die alike, there is no reason for one man to bow down to another. We believe the colored man is entitled to at least as much consideration in Kansas as the Dago, the greazy Mexican, the Blanket Indian, the Chinaman or the Japanese. He contributed to the country's welfare when these foreignors were in their native heath. Why comes all of this dovlish agitation at this late date? No decent, self-respecting white man of reason, fairness, culture and refinement would continue to harp on the Negro question. It is only the class who are afraid to cope with them. Intermarriage. We place the teachings of no living man above these of the Bible, which says: "Marriage is honorable and the bed is undefiled, but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge."—Hebrew 12:4. Color, race, or nations are not mentioned in the above, but we suppose the agitators place themselves above Christ or any of his teachings. The only race that has violated the marriage law of God in America is the white man. He defiled the bed of his slave when he drove the man out and got into it himself with the black woman. He and his slave treated children by the same woman. Now this same fellow is trying to pass separate marriage laws only between the whites and blacks - letting in every scavenger of every race under the son to marry into their families. You cannot blame some of the good American heroes for going abroad looking for pure blood and titles. The American white man has no amalgamated the race with the Indian, Negro—in fact every being that he could get near, that the girls are forced to seek mates in other lands. Now because once in a while some colored man happens to marry a white woman, then a great man for black laws is kicked up when in fact this man of color is showing far more respect for the white woman than the men of her own blood are showing to the colored women by marrying her instead of living in open adultery as does the white man in the South today. He passed these separate marriage laws so that he could take advantage of the colored woman and bluff the colored man from the white woman. At this very day in the South, the white man makes no bones of going to a colored woman's house and driving away any male member of the race who happens to be found there because they have the law and courts so fixed that they will get a decision on anything they desire. The most of this agitation in the North is done by a class of whites whose relatives have married some colored man. What is needed is good strong laws against woman slavers, and adulterers. We are compelled to say that there are too many low-bred white men in this country for the perpetuation of the good of the people who want cleanliness to rule. Now let all Kansas raise up in her might and as, one people tell this wild-eyed creature of circumstances to halt! So far shalt thou go and no further, that we need no such laws and will not tolerate them. We have gone on for more than fifty years without them and we can go fifty more. The Kansas colored man is too well cultured and educated to be compared with the Please, Varda. man, Tillman kind. We need no segregation laws, as the people of Kansas have alwyas been able to marry to suit themselves and mixed marriages are almost unknown here. The day Kansas passes such a law her men acknowledge the weakness of her women. We know the colored women are strong and can be trusted and we believe the same of the white women. The Southern white man has done so much harm that he fears that his women will forsake him because he has forsaken them for the colored women. There must be a day of reconning somewhere and the Southern white man is responsible. It is too late to draw racial lines after they have been broken in a way that it is hard to tell one from the other. We think the white man should recognize his own or at least his half of the colored individuals and not legislate against that half. We are Prepared to do Neat Job Work Let Us Figure on Your Next Order.