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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER EX-SLAVE EARNS $1,000,000 FREE! J. Milton Turner of Saint Louis Gains Fame and Fortune. Authority on International Law, Ex-Minister to Liberia, the Friend of General Grant, Edward VII, Bismark and Kaiser Wilhelm I...His Life Story. Fifteenth Year. No. 10. All Hutchinson EX-SLAVE EA $1,00 J. Milton Turner of Fame and Authority on Internation Liberia, the Friend o ward VII, Bismarck helm 1...His From the Saint Louis Republic I from the Saint Louis Republic Wrapped in meditation, a patri- tal black man may often be seen sitting on the south steps, of the St Louis Courthouse. When asked the reason of his preoccupation, he will reply: "On these steps I was sold in a stave for fifty dollars, 67 year, ago." By one of the fairy tales of emancipation, this $50 helot arose to be a Minister of the United States, with the rank of Brigadier-General in the army and of Commodore in the navy. He became the friend of King Edward VII, of Bismark and of Emperor William of Germany and one of the imperial carriages was placed at his disposal in Berlin. Through his remarkable ability he and his legal partner-talley stand to win a million-dollar fee in Indian land cases. Its rise, as his beginnings were lowly, may be compared with that of Benjamin Franklin, as related in his autobiography. It is a romance of "Up from Slavey." James Milton Turner was born 72 years ago in a plantation near the St. Charles road, in St. Louis County 12 miles west of St. Louis. He fathom chained descent from a Moorish pawn and his mother was servant in the Vey tribe in Africa, which is said to have inverted a system of writing and elaborated a grammar his father was a priest of Nurember, leader of the way in arrrition in Virginia in 1831, and although I had no part in its conspiracy would have lost his life but for the devotion of his young master, Benjamin Tillman. For the sake of his slave, Tillman obtained his share of the family estate, hastily converted it into movables and emigrated to St. Louis. In defiance of the law, Tillman had taught his servant to be a veterinary surgeon. They set up a partnership in Barondelet Reverses coming, Turner was, sold to Frederick Colburn, and continued in the business for himself. For 25 years he paid $9 a month to Mrs. Colburn for control of his own time—a system of self-freedom which was then practiced. As "Black John, the house doctor," he was familiarly known by Ulysses S. Grant, then an obscure peddler of cordwood; Frank I. Blair, Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell, the late William J. Lemp, the elder Wainwright and the elder Anheuser. His wife had been a wedding present to the bride of the Rev. Aaron Young of Kentucky, and later of St. Louis County. Having purchased his own freedom, Turner was anxious to liberate his wife, but the price set upon her, $3000, was beyond his means. It happened that she broke a bone in one of her wrists. Dr. Tuffen, a free-seller, said to Turner: "I will report to your wife's owners that her hand must be amputated. This will depreciate her value, and you can buy her." The plot was successfully carried out, and the Negro bought his wife for $400, on the courthouse steps. James Milton, being ther 4 years old, was thrown in for an extra $50. He declares that his mother was willing to suffer the loss of her hand had it become necessary to free herself and her child. The fear of being sold South then possessed all slaves in the border states, and as the commercial value of Negroes in St. Louis was much less than their value on the cotton plantations, their owners were often tempted to sell them, although the sale meant a breaking up of families. Our Turner relates that his father always. St. attended the big slave auctions in St. Louis on the first of January, and later sometimes prevented a wife's being taken from her husband and children. by purchasing her with his own money. The boy's education was the anxiety of his parents. A tallow candle school, instituted secretly for Negroes, was broken up by the police. At the Old Cathedral, on Walnut street, a band of nuns, in open opposition to the law, conducted a school for the children of slaves. Here the boy attended three years. While working as an office boy at $6 a month for Dr. McDowell, Robert H. Whitelaw and others, young Turner satisfied his passion for learning by studying their books secretly, with a watchful ear cocked for the fottsteps of those who might detect him and denounce him to the authorities. When he grew older his father sent him for three years to Obelcin College, in Ohio, where he became acquainted with John Brown. On his return he was that prodigy in a slave state, an educated Negro. After the battle of Shiloh, Turner found that he had had his fill of war and came to St. Louis, conveying 5000 which belonged to Col. Miller, who, in thought, had been killed. HeNegro delivered the money to Mr. Miller sister of the late Gov. Thomas C. Phelcher of Missouri. Miller arrived to St. Louis some weeks later, or parole from Libby Pinson, but at that he did not possess a cent in the world. He was so overjoyed to find his money awaiting him that he gave Turner $500. The latter devoted himself to "running off" slaves to the North. Often, at night, he tied a skiff containing a fugitive slave to the stem of a steamboat and was towed to the Illinois store. There the slave would be entrusted to the Rev. John Anderson of Brooklyn, Ill. In 1866 Turner went to Jefferson City and by his own efforts helped obtain the passage of a law establishing the present system of Negro schools in Missouri. He himself opened the first colored school in the State, at Kansas City. Almost the only Negro with education in the entire State, he was appointed Second Assistant Superintendent of State Schools, with the duty of establishing Negro schools all over Missouri. As an assistance in the work, he obtained a salary of $225 a month and traveling exposes from Gen. O. O. Howard, head of the Freedman's Bureau in Washington. The great difficulty was lack of instructors. White teachers imported from Northern states found their condition intolerable because of the contempt in which they were held by their white neighbors. Turner saw that it was necessary to provide training for Negro teachers. How he helped raise the first money for this end is an engaging story. A Negro regiment, composed mainly of Missourians, was stationed in Arkansas. On their pay day Turner appeared before them and delivered a speech instead of the customary religious exercises, at being Sunday. At the close of his appeal, the soldiers within a few minutes contributed $5,000. The money was delivered to R. B. Foster, captain, of the regiment, and with it he put chased the present site, at Jefferson City, of the Lincoln Institute, the State normal school for Negroes. Turner then went before the legislature and asked that the proposed school be made a State institution. A resolution was passed to the effect TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MARCH 7, 1913. that as soon as the promoters of the college raised $15,000, the state would contribute $15,000 more for buildings and appropriate $15,000 annually for its maintenance. With Captain Foster, Turner went East to solicit the money. In Pittsburgh, he was introduced to William Thaw, father of Harry Thaw. After listening to the Negro's plea, Thaw gave him a check for $1,000, and his sister, who was present, gave $500 more. Capt Foster obtained the rest of the required $15,000 in Massachusetts, and successive Missouri legislatures, Democratic as well as Republican, have made generous appropriations for the support of Lincoln Institute. Turner likes to recall that the first sum, $20 towards the establishment of Lincoln Institute, was contributed by the Rev. Samuel A. Love, now advanced in age, but for many years prominent among Negro Baptists in Missouri. Love was major of the Eleventh Volunteer United States Infantry, composed of Negro troops. Turner's position as state superintendent of Negro schools was turned by him to political advantage in 1870, the first year in which Negroes voted in Missouri. The state Republican convention, which met in Jefferson City, had 220 black delegates, who knew just enough to vote solidly as Turner instructed which gave the Negro leader the balance of power in the convention. "The Republicans learned a lesson that week," says he. "They haven't allowed the Negroes 220 delegates since." Carl Schurz, United States Senator from Missouri, endeavored to put through a plank for the re-enforcement of ex-Confederates. Although approving of the measure, Turner found minor phrases of the bill which alarmed him and he threw the solid phalanx at the Negro delegation against Schurz, who was therefore defeated again and again. Such pressure was placed upon Turner that he telegraphed President Grant for instructors. The only came: "You don't seem to know that I hear every speech to the convention by means of a wire on my desk. You are right. Who cares for Carl Schurz." Mr. John K. Price, a candidate for city commission of Kansas City, He has chosen the department of water and light, in the position he wants and feels the best qualified to fill. The following is his platform: Extension of water mains to all parts of the city. Laterals for fifty feet beyond curb along the same lines as Gas Company Electric light wires to be furnished by the city free of charge. He has been in business about nine years in the plumbing and heating line. He is a fine mechanic, a master in his line. He was employed by the United Steel company for twenty years and six months as a constructing engineer so that it can be seen that he is thoroughly qualified to handle the affairs of the position to which he seeks election. The water and light plants of the city are a valuable piece of property in those plants are installed many thousand dollar worth of valuable machinery, also there are mules and mules of many, and wire, all of which require skill and constant attention for its management and care. A man with the experience of Mr. Irwin is an ideal man for the place and should be supported by all classes. Mr A. R. James is in the race in Kansas City for commissioner of streets and public improvements. Mr James is engaged in the feed and farm business in which he meets at the rate, with all classes, the rich. He has sold material to contractors and public improvement men and had much experience in building and public improvements of all kinds. In selecting the position of commissioner of streets and public improvements he wisely chose the place for which he is best qualified to serve the public. Mr. James is in the prime of life, is careful and reable and a hustler. His business life has been crowned with success and his public life will be like his private life if chosen to this position. Kansas City is a rapidly growing city, metropolitan in its nature, and needs men capable of up to the times to manage its mutual affairs. Mr. James is an ideal man for this place at this period in the affairs of this city. He never turns backward but always moves forward and upwards to higher and better things. With the board of commissioners of his high standing and business caliber Kansas City will continue to grow and prosper. ```markdown ``` Politics at the mouth of the Kaw 19 warming up and will be very lively ere the 24th of March rolls around. Among those now candidates for office 19 Mr. James L. Beggs, who is a candidate for Commissioner of Parks. Mr. Bergs has lived in Kansas City and Kansas for many years. He has always been a very public spirited gentleman and taken a lively interest in every thing looking to the betterment and beautification of Kansas City. He early was an advocate of Public Parks, and believes they are a great benefit to the people, not only as a means of adding to the beauty of the city but for affording a home to the people and the children to for recreation and rest. He is a successful business man and will take into public for the same methods he adopts in private life. We know that the proud of Kansas City will select him as one of the From a howtey tells of a Visa to Columbia, co. Carolina. he Rev. Richard Carroll, one of the ablest and most influential colored men in the South, has been in the service of our American Humane Education Society. With headquarters at Columbia he has traveled widely, spreaching, lecturing upon human education, and before farmers' institutes, at agricultural fairs, at meetings of teachers and preachers urging the need, the duty, the value of those principles for which we stand. By nature a lover of animals, always interested in farming of great kindness of heart, gifted with a fine sense of humor, a leader among men of his race, and commanding the confidence of the white people wherever he goes, he has been able to accomplish a very effective work. A few months ago, at his suggestion, the Society employed Mrs. E. L. Dixon, the widow of a colored Methodist minister, a lady of attractive personal appearance, well educated and an excellent speaker, to engage in work among the colored women and children of South Carolina. When, therefore, the National Corn Exhibition was planned for Columbia, and railroad fares were consequently to be reduced, the sixth Race Conference, instituted by Mr. Carroll, was called to meet at the same time and in the same city. Then came the invitation to me to visit Columbia and speak at such gatherings as might be arranged for. It is of my experience in accepting the invitation that I am writing. The opportunity afforded has been a remarkable one, and I trust I may be permitted to say that I have availed myself of it to the best of my ability. I reached Columbia Tuesday, Jan commissioners and believe he will prove to be a valuable man to them in the management of their affairs. Mr. B. R. Collins, familiarly known as "Bargain Betty," the poor man's friend, is a candidate for a place on the city commission of Kansas City. Mr. Collins has been in the grocery business for nine years, during which time he has done more to keep down the price of living in the grocery line, than any other man in Kansas City, Kansas. During eight of those years he has been located at his present location, 1721 Quindro Boulevard During all this time he has been content with the smallest profits and by honest and fair dealing with all has made friends of his customers and customers of his friends. His thorough knowledge of the business enables him to buy cheaper than some other merchants and to sell cheaper than the majority of his competitors. His place is always kept clean and in a sanitary condition and nothing is offered for sale except the best of groceries and meats. Prior to entering the grocery business he was in the wholesale dairy business for three years. When he entered the grocery business he was forced to borrow $1,000 and has not only paid that back, but now owns a fine modern home, five store rooms on Quindaro Boulevard, all rented, and his grocery business now runs from four to five thousands dollars per month. Running a city and its business is a business proposition. The people in choosing the managers for their business ought not to select those who are failures in their own and other lines of business. Here is a real success and live wire in the business and commercial world asking to be elected as one of the youngest in the public business. He is willing to be judged by his work and by his record and standing in the community as a merchant and man. In the people of Kansas, City want their municipal affairs in the hands of reliable and capable men they can trust before them to elect Mr. Collins. --- I included Carroll met me, introduced me to Dr Adams, a white phytologist, and a descendant of one of the oldest families of South Carolina, who showed me much of the city in his automobile, and entertained me at lunchroom. Then I visited the Race Conference and spoke briefly in response to a cordial welcome. Wednesday I made my real address before the Conference. There were present between two and three thousandcolorg ministers, teachers, lawyers, doctors, farmers and business men, the waves of many of them also being in attendance. To reach all these, each a center of influence and power for good, was something worthy of a man's best endeavor. From numbers of these men and women came afterwards words of the sincere personal appreciation and gratitude that their attention had been called to the subject which had never been impressed upon them before as a vital part of all religion and right thinking. Such expressions as, "You have opened a new field of service to me," "I am going back to teach these things to my people," were indications that the seed had fallen into good ground. The same day I was given the chance to speak to the students of two splendid colleges, Benedict and Allen. At each there were about five hundred pupils. I was greatly impressed by these fine bodies of student. Their appearance, their dress, their keen, eager, intelligent faces not only made me feel that I was before audiences that deserved all I could give, but they inspired me with hope for the future of their race. A few more generations of such trained, self-respecting men and women as leaders of those people, and the race problem will not seem the thing it is today. The courtesy, the welcome extended by the presidents of the colleges and the members of the faculties, I deeply appreciated. That same evening, by the kindness of Dr. Burts, the pastor of old historic First Baptist church (white), of Columbia, in the meeting-house of which the first secession gathering was held, I Price $1.50 Per Year. was invited to speak at a mid-week service of his people. This too was an exceedingly pleasant experience. Later in the same evening, at a largely attended meeting of the Race Conference at SidneyPark A. M. E. church. I spoke on Slaughter-house Reform The great occasion, however, was Thursday. A mass meeting of as many children of the public schools (colored), as the largest colored church in the city could accommodate, had been planned. At 3 o'clock they began to gather at Mr. Carroll's auditorium. By half past 3, two thousand of them were in line. The weather was perfect. They had all been allowed to go home at noon and they appeared in Sunday attire, as clean and pretty a body of children as I ever saw. The white dresses of the girls, with many gay ribbon and sash, and the neat suits of the boys, were evidence enough of the place these children hold in their parents' hearts. They were of all shades, not a few so white that I would never have imagined there was any trace of African descent about them. At the appointed hour they marched to the church, a procession extending several blocks. At the church were parents and friends and many members of the Race Conference, making in all nearly three thousand people. I never spoke before an audience that stirred me more profoundly. When the address of twenty-five minutes was over, listened to with unfailing attention, a bright little girl of about twelve, in a speech too flattering for me to print, but which I shall always preserve, presented me, on behalf of them all, with a beautiful cluster of three dozen white carnations. Well, the emotions of the moment I shall not try to depict. From my childhood a lover of this race, always with faith in their future because I have believed them human but then in God's one human family, I count that how among the most memorable of my life To Mrs. Dixon, who introduced me to the children, and to the earnest teachers in these schools, was due the success of this splendid gathering the fruit of Mrs. Dixon's work in the schools, and the co-operation with her at the teachers, no one could question when he noticed that each of the two thousand and children wore our Band of Mercy badge. Yes, it was worth while. An opportunity for service in the name of our Society that I would not have missed had its cost in time and money been far more than it was. I think perhaps I received as much as I gave. In kindness of heat, in gentleness of spirit, in genuine courtesy, no people has ever excelled, if they have equaled, this colored race. One recalls the fact that through the bitter years of bondage their songs, in which their inner life found utterance, breathed no spirit of resentment or hate, but always one of inspiration, humility and good will. They know how to forgive and to forget. Their power to love, to suffer long and be kind may yet prove the mightiest weapon for their final triumph over oppression, prejudice and wrong. Who of us has yet half believed that love is the one all conquering force, the one divine passion, that, though dying on its cross, wins, even though death, thy victor's crown? Are not the meek to inherit the earth? Mr. Carroll took me also to the state's prison, the county jail, to one of the camps where I saw a southern chain-gang. Mr. Taylor, a prominent white citizen and bank president, very kindly showed me about the city and went with me to one of the largest cotton mills, I be have, in the world, located at Columbia. Of course the things learned by these experiences I cannot speak here save to say that South Carolina has still hard problems to solve in dealing with her criminal classes, and in adjusting some of her criminal classes, and in adjusting some of her commercial enterprises to the demands of the things that are higher far in value than dividends and the triumphs of vast business undertakings. South Carolina is a wonderful state, Columbia its state capital, is rapidly becoming a beautiful city. Before both is a future of vast undeveloped possibilities. 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Here is to make a statement of effort to pass it not measured without some such motif, lighting it and being willing to unite the two states of Kansas with Indiana and distance in order to satisfy this powerful point that trouble within his bosom. "Trump, Trump, Trump, the Boys Are Marriage in the time that most familiar in the cars of the man who treaclessly endeavors to decide that monster called work, and would rather go hungry and sleep out in the cold than to be adduced guilty of being a labour but the one weary ones, who have plodded over the long wastes between stations, and yet continue without ceasing, have learned many lessons that the common man has never experienced, and these lessons train them to be adept in the art of deception; and again, these weary ones have high ideals born of necessity, and if ever fortune smiles upon them they are perfectly well qualified to assume the dignity of the position, and though, at the time of their tramping period they are often glad at the thought of a square meal, much less the real stuff, and when a dry crust is as milk and honey, yet when these days of want have ended through a fault of their own and fortunes have no more than the assemble an ample fastlobber than the common run of moth bakes and on deavor at all times to give the impression that they have always been of that manner born and that which would ordinarily satisfy a king is not good enough for them. The late taking of William Howard Taft from the White House was attended with no heartaches, no regrets on banking, or yearning spirit to return again, but in that simplicity of the man who is dizzed that he goes with the knowledge of duty well done and Ex President Taft will not die of broken or corrupted heart as he bears the honor of having been trusted by his countrymen as the chief executive of the nation. He will never be found in a mad scramble for that honor again. He is too polished, too dignified, too much of a man This paragraph from the inaugural address of President Wilson clearly indicates the brand of legislation that will suit his fancy. "This is not a day of triumph, it is a day of dedication. Here master, not the forces of party, but the forces of humanity, I common all hope and joy, all patriotism, all toward looking upon to my side, God, helping me, I will not fail them, if they will but care and sustain me." Putting to the forefront will pave the way to do injustice to the Negro. President Wilson has a lot to tell applicants at the pre counten. and he has many a piece of pie to shoppe but with all this there will be many hong faces and bleeding hearts over failure to seize a piece of pie In this class is one Cyrus Lyndell, who has trumped all the way from West Virginia to the extreme West, and is now breastinating his way back to the East. He landed in Kansas a few months ago and, finding that the Democratic party had a good chance to win, accordingly hand up with that party, making a few speeches in the state, but it took the "sash in hand" to unlimber his battle-trap to tell of the good of Democracy. Being very smoothie in speech and of only tongue, he succeeded in pulling the wool over the eyes of Grant Harrington, private secretary to Governor Hodges, and he succeeded in getting selected for the position of fiscal agent for Western University at a salary of $100 per month. And now from pigtails, hog ankles, etc., he has merged into an cater of squabs. English lamb chops, etc., and boasts that it costs him $60 per month for his eating alone. And now that his appetite has taken on this superb air his salary is not sufficient and he set out to have another $50 to bed to the $100, and when he thought he had his trap all set and hated he pulled the string, but instead of catching a bunch of suckers he landed a Tartar, and said Tartar was a flat fusal on the part of the president of the trustee board. Mr A D Griffin designed a voucher for more than $100, and now the trap setter is sorry at the fact who slipped the game in the bud. The Walnut cabinet is one that the nation can view without alarm that southern produced ideas will be tampant in the administration We were not on the Mexican border, but it's dollars to doughnuts that the Mexicans did not first upon the American soldier. NOTES INDICATING NEGRO PROGRESS. 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It is a book of plain and reliable instructions on how to handle the poultry business. It is the cheapest publication ```markdown ``` Five Years Guarantee. Sixty Days Free Trial Flight Paid. The land of commissioners of the knights of Pythias has authorized Mr. Sydney Pittman, the Negro architect who designed the Jamestown Negro building, to draw plans for a $150,000 temple to be built in Dallas, Texas. The United Brothers of Friendship of Texas, located at Houston, announces that the receipts of the order for 1912 are $125,000. All told the treasury has collected $610,000 for the windows and orphans. Its net resources above all claims are $50,000. A number of the most prominent Negroes of Arkansas assembled at Pine Bluff a short time ago and organized an old line legal service life insurance company. The capital stock of the company is $250,000. At this first meeting $5,200 was paid in cash, security being given for the balance. The board of directors is made up of the leading business and professional men throughout the state. --- What promises to be one of the most playhouses in this country operated in the interest of colored people will open its doors about March 10th at Savannah, Ga. This new theatrical proposition is owned by the Savannah Picture Play Co. of that city. The sum of $10,000 is being put in the construction, meaning every convenience and beauty accustomly. A first-class playhouse is the object of those interested, and everything possible is being done to watch that end. By Herbert Kaufman When you are satisfied with your success, you've retrograded no man at last can do his best. Tomorrow the world will adopt higher standards—new ideas will upset old ideas—intention will open into invention—machinery will be improved—systems simplified—wastes eliminated. Men who have carried their problems to bed while you are resting upon your laurels will see a better way of doing what you have done; and some fine day you'll awake with failure for a pillowmate. You can't stop, because your rival won't quit—a sure job is a poor job. While thirty million men are striving to better their lot, you can only be secure in a position that no one wants to secure from you. This earth isn't the same two days running. The modern giant is hard and stern and swift and unrelenting. The very sheet that you are reading will give at least one competitor Mme.M.Beard. Hair Specialist. T Swatches and Wigs to Order MOLNIS WANLP 518 1716 Joph 11.1.1911 an inspiration to alter his viewpoint and suggest valuable alteration in his plans. So long as journalism courses highway and byway for information—so long as the press is a diary of universal activity—so long as news is gathered, interpreted, and spread throughout civilization, alert brains will glean suggestions to be applied to personal tasks and to further individual ambitions. You read, but you do not heed. You've stopped yearning and therefore ceased learning. You believe that you have achieved your utmost, but within a week in hundred strangers, whose names you have never heard, will begin to undermine your security. You must constantly review your situation and steadily renew your knowledge. The methods responsible for your rise will in time prove fatal stumbling blocks. Wear and test to more dismantle machinery and careers. Improvement is the twentieth century wrecker. Speed is now the watchword. The rest of us are racing after you If you slow down you'll be run down It's the man behind who determines how far and how fast you must travel. He measures your destiny he sets your standards. If you want to stay ahead use your head. What you have and what you have been guarantees nothing The future has no memory and no mercy. Get up or get out Chicago Sun day Tribune Miss Clara Gumble has been on the sick list. Master Dewey Harvey is all but at this writing is reported much better. Master Essextt Fendhill and Alfonso Crockett are on the sick list. Preparations for a big time at the close of the public schools are now under way. Prof Reese is training his ten part band and the girls are rehearsing a play for the occasion. The Yale school has many visitors since Prof Reese has installed a graphophone. Miss Hollence Felton is on the sick list. Rev. Cooper was a Yale visitor on Tuesday. Miss Rosa Meller has been ill, but is greatly improved. Mrs. Robert Baker is recovering from her recent illness. Mrs. P. Jackson who died Sunday night at Crossting was burned Tuesday in the Yale factory. Rev. Cooper officiated at the funeral. Dr. Gadie was called to Yale to attend Mrs. Latter one day last week. The mid at the A.M.E. church was a success in every particular. HORTON KANSAS. Miss Gladys Brooks is on the sick list. Miss Mar Hughes is improving in health. Mt. Henry Akers was the guest of Mt. Nora Wendon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Williams Sundayed in Fall City. Mrs. "Mursh." G. Holloway gave a party Thursday afternoon of last week in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Hazel Clark, of Topeka. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent by all present. It is announced that Miss Pearl Brooks and Mr. Ross Gamble will be married sometime this week at the church. Miss Savannah Williams is staying with Mrs. Wilbe Jennings. PARSONS, KAN. Mrs. Beatrice Peygas has returned from Portworth, Texas, where she went to visit her father Mrs. Rachel Rector returned home Sunday, after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. G W Lester. Mrs. A H Morton and Mrs. Annie Cooper are able to be up after a long spell of illness. Mrs. Fiona Lester is in a critical condition at this writing. Mrs. Martha Grump is very ill at our home on Corning Avenue. Mr. A. H Morton is able to be out again after a few days of illness. Mr. I Henderson has recovered from a severe attack of la grippe and is now well. Mrs. Iris White, unhospised this morning Mrs. Katharine Dempsey was here at the church she attended Tuesday evening at Brown chapel A. M E burch and Friday on mor at New town Baptist church Her histories were fine and curved by all thinking colored people. Mrs. P. R. Hogan very pleasantly entertained the Mute Missionary S ociety last week at her home on Main street All departed feeling it was well to be there. Miss Mulahi Ormond and Mr. Will Bolar of Ft. Scott were quietly married Sunday morning March 2nd at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs. G. W. Lester. There present were: Mesdamus Mary Buffington, Martha Craig, Colleen White, Mattle Jones, G W Lester Mrs Christine Orchard, Mr. Jones and Lester. 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The twin sisters, Mollie and Edna Green, of 1220 Hickory, celebrated their fifty-first birthday Sunday, March 2d Only members of the family were present: Mr. and Mrs. Mary Hall and Miss Alice Majors and a few others. A three course dinner was served and all had a pleasant time. Mrs. Hattie Scott attended a party in Leavenworth one day this week and while in that city was the guest of Miss Romaine Smith. Mr. Joseph Harper is improving rapidly and it is said that he will be able to be out in a few days. Mrs. Joseph Harper made a flying trip to Kansas City one day this week. Mr. Richard Nunn is greatly improved and is now able to set up. Rev. H. W. White, of Topska is doing a great work in this city. Since he has been conducting a series of meetings, many have confessed a faith in Christ. Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Brown departed this life Saturday night, March 1st at 11 o'clock at her farm home. She was faithful and motherly and leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, and five grandchildren. She was a faithful, conscientious Christian, adhearing strictly to the teachings of the Lowly Nazarene. May angels guard her soul. The following persons joined the Shiloh Baptist church of which Rev. J. W. Wilson is pastor: Mr. Jackson Hodges, Chifford Booker and Will Highball and several others whose names we were unable to obtain. Those numbered among the sick: Mrs. Fannie Whitley, Mrs. Martha McDonald, Mrs. Jessie Hueston, Mrs. Pearl Page, Mrs. Pinnie Sears, Mrs. Nick Rockwell, Mrs. Jessie Hueston, the last named will have to go to a hospital in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS The Citizens' Forum had the largest meeting Sunday of the year. The business men tendered a very fine program of which every number was encored. The Program follows: Summer High School Orchestra. Quotations. Western University Band with Prof. Sellers, their prominent leader Chorus, County-three W. U. Students Address - Prof. Margotse of Sumner High School Ophthous Glee Club, directed by Prof. Potter of Sumner High School. Selection by Western University Band Statuary room was at a premium and although chairs were procured from Sarnier High school, many were turned away. Each number was excellent, but the crowning feature was Prof Marquiss's address. It was an excellent plea to the race to stop trying to down, each other and to trade with and help upbuild each other; and also it was a plea of encouragement to the race to go on in their endeavor for greater prospects until they equal any other race. He held the vast audience spell-board and received an ovation at the close. The Y W. C. A. met last Tuesday night and listened to the national secretary from the East and effected a permanent organization. The fifteenth anniversary of Rev. R. A. Wilson's pastorate will be held at the Metropolitan Baptist church Sunday, March 9th. An appropriate program will be rendered, with addresses by Rev. Dr. Beckham, Rev. J. R. Ransom, Rev. Bacote, Rev. W. A. Howren, Rev. D. B. Jackson, Rev. Geo. McNeal, Dr. Spurgeon Davis and other pastors. Music will be rendered by the different choirs of the city. Rev. Wilson is the originator of the Citizen's Forum and the first Chintauqua in this city. Pleasant Green Baptist church had sacrament Sunday. Mr. Oliver Smith, who is very sick, has joined the Baptist church at Quindaro Summer High school gave a fine program at its exhibit on Friday night of last week. A large crowd was present The night school closed with a good program on Feb. 28th. Miss Minnie Jackson, a teacher at Stowe school, has been quite ill, but is out again Mrs. Jenkins gave an entertainment for the Y W, C. A. at the A. M. H church on Thursday night of last week. Miss Cox, of Edwardsville, piece of Mr J G Groves, is private secretary and stenographer for Mr. Lyndell at Western University. Prof R G Jackson directed the W. C chorus at the Forum "Business Mor" "Sav In order to keep posted and be able to intelligently discuss the affairs of interest to the race you must read, and there is nothing for this purpose better than The Pisindealer. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. Hon. Henry Dolde, the present Commissioner of Finance and Revenue is as his many friends and the people of Leavenworth expected, and desired that he should be, a candidate for re election. Mr. Dolde is one of the old inhabitants of Leavenworth, and has spent a life time there in the business, financial and commercial field. He is one of the largest cigar and tobacco dealers in the city and has been located in the same building for twenty years, which in itself demonstrates the fact that he is a stayer, and that he knows a good business town when he sees it. For many years he has been associated with the other able and substantial and progressive business men of the community in their associations and has been with them in every enterprise for the betterment of the people at large. Two years ago he was nominated and elected Commissioner of Finance and Revenue, the position to which he now seeks re-election. Commissioner Dolde is a true representative of the people. He believes that every public servant should be responsible to the demands and needs of his constituents and of the people at large. In all of his acts in his official capacity he follows that principle and policy. He watches the financial situation and is the watch dog of the treasury. He does not think that a public officer should show less care with the people's money intrusted to his care than he does with his own, and unlike some we have known in other localities he does not think he should spend money for every thing and for any cause so long as it is someone's else money that he is spending, but he carefully guards the treasury and does not consent to any expenditures except those which are lawful and in accord with good public business policy. Our representative was recently in Leavenworth and from the careful investigation which we made it is our judgment that the people of Leavenworth are going to retain in office this valuable, able and honest man for further service in their behalf. We do not think they could do better than to retain him where he is. Henry Johnson is all right. COFFEYVILLE, KAN. Mrs. John Lewis of Claremont, Osk., was in this city one day last week writing her sister, Mrs. Ongest. Mrs. Gattitude Paddley in the rich list The three debs Art lab entered in room of Mrs. Lutheranton, another last evening at the entrance of Mrs. W. L. Love. After a very nice lunch was served the evening was spent in conversation with a woman and institute the evening was one of enjoyment and pleasant. The members of Mrs. Dumson viewed the occasion. Art could ideal enter hall. The social given at the Ood Pell in a week Wednesday evening by the staffees and Daughters of Tabor has a grand success. The endowment in Mrs. Sarah Moore was paid to her husband, Sir Robert Moore. A good show was present and all enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Claggett is in Claremore with her sister, Mrs. Lewis, who was hurt in house home from here last week. The husband and brother of Mrs. Carrie Luther are both sick and con- nued in bed. Miss Katherine Johnson of Kansas City, addressed the B. Y. P. U. of the Macedonia church Tuesday evening, subject, "Betrayment of the Negroes." She emphasized very much on race pride and morality. She also spoke at the M. E. church Wednesday evening, and at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening. Miss Johnson comes among us highly recommended and well equipped for the course she is pursuing for the avancement of athletics. A few of Mr. and Mrs. N. N. Gilbert's friends gave a surprised party on Mr. Ginourt Thursday evening, the occasion being a celebration of his birthday. The evening was spent in conversation, guessing and puzzle games. At a late hour a delicious two course lunchon was served by Mrs. Gilbert. All enjoyed a pleasant time and departed hoping Mr. Gilbert may more birthdays like this one. Miss Katherine Johnson addressed the girls and women Monday evening at the A. M. B church, subject, Lugene is " Prominent thought; were presented A girl's round table club was organized Miss Ruby Thornton, president; Mrs. M. D. Cox, secretary; Committee, Mrs. M. B Woods, chan man; Mr. G Blackwell, Queen Henry, Pearl Martin, Winfred Patterson, Louise Morris, Ida Husmang and Miss Anna Garter. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. Mrs. Harriet Oliver and Amanda Wallace were in Alma visiting on Friday of last week. James Nichols, of Paxico, Sundayed with Thomas Bolton and family. "The Unknown" club gave a social Saturday night at the church and a neat sum was realized. Luther Bradley, of Paxico, attended the social here Saturday night. Jefferson Stanley spent the week end in Topeka. Miss Shrilda Bradley is in McFarland visiting Sam Smith and family. HUTCHISON, KANSAS. Mrs. John McCullough entertained in a very delightful manner, the ladies of the Grant Art club. The beautiful bungalow presented a scene of beauty, and the handsome gown worn by the ladies made the picture more beautiful. An excellent program was the diversion for the afternoon following the regular routine of business. After the hostess having served a delicious luncheon the club adjourned to meet at the home of the President Mrs. S. G. Carroll. Mr. L. Ray Petkins, Vern Watts and Mr. Isaac Hates were guests at a party given in Wichita and report a splendid item. As the weather has been very inclement for the past fortnight, the literary society has not met regular, but it is requested that all members and friends be present Friday evening of next week to assist the new president and administration They expect to accomplish much good within the next few months. Revival services are still in progress at the Second Baptist church. A new evangelist has been engaged and the future prospects looks bright. COLUMBIA, MISSOURI Editor Plaindealer: Knowing as I do the very special interest you have in everything that pertains to the welfare of the race in particular, and the public good, I am sending a few notes from this city: We have just concluded a campaign of two weeks revival services with Dr R A Adams, of Kansas City, Kansas, with special results. Sixty persons, confessed their faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and united with the several church organizations The pastors of all the churches, cooperated with the campaign. A large gospel chan of fifty voices furnished the music while Mrs. V. L. Walden and Mrs. J. B. Coleman presided at the piano and organ. Columbia is stunned and now thinking as never before. The results must be astounding and far reading. Dr. Adams as a preacher of ability and experience at level of great effectiveness, a musician and lecturer of five and fact is putting into the microchrist work more than any No grover yet put into it; therefore it is only just and right that the OT should excel in results. The special addresses to men, women and special services for children are in advance of anything undertaken by or for Negroes, and they are bearing fruit. The whole community passed resolutions of appreciation, endorsing the work of Dr Adams. I am sure of continuous results from the services of this two weeks. May The Plaindale live long and be honored in the fight for the race. J. E. EDWARDS HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Miss Thelma Broadus was hostess to the Excelsior Art and Literary club on Wednesday, Feb. 19th, at her home at 407 West 9th street. The response at roll call was statistics of the Negro race. After the regular routine of business the afternoon was devoted to needle work. Miss Thelma served a delicious two course luncheon. During the serving each member spoke of an interesting article read during the week. Mrs. Payne's name of Newton was brought in for membership. The club adjourned to meet next with Mrs. M. Wooten. On Feb. 20th the Golden Leaf club met at home of Miss Bessie Johnson on Second Avenue East. The evening was spent in games and music, and after delicious refreshments had been served every one went home with words of praise for the hostess The minstrel given by the band boys and their friends on March 4th was a decided success. The boys rendered excellent amusement to a full house and they played as "old timers" at the game. As usual Clarence Phillips and Sol Butler were the leading fun-makers. The ballad singers, headed by Charles Divers, did exceedingly well Leroy Parkins, Harry Thomas and Ben Williams, also sang time, and on the whole the audience appreciated the efforts of the boys and gave them many ovations. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. A very pretty wedding recently was that of Mr. E. Motley to Miss Matic How. The wedding ceremony was held at Pitts M. E. chapel, Rev. Dr. Harris officiating. A lovely supper was served by Mrs. Jas. Motley, mother of the groom, at her home. Many lovely and useful presents were received by the happy couple, who are costly domiciled in their rural home Mr. James D. Brewer was confined indoors for nearly a week, suffering from a fractured leg, caused by a fall on an ice walk. Mr. James Wyatt Brewer, Jr. has been ill, but is reported better at this writing. We sincerely regret that Miss Naomi Smith continues on the list of the sick. Mr. and Mrs. George Allen lost by death their baby son, after a severe illness. Mrs. Allen is improving. Mr. Marshall, the undertaker, was kept very busy last week, having in charge four or five funerals. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Alden, the infant son of Prof. and Mrs. Crossley, the mother of Mrs. B. F. Adams, and Mr. Eugene Pitts, who was shot to death. His body was prepared at the Marshall Undertaker parlor, and shipped to Lebanon. mains of Mrs. Adams, mother of Mrs. Bertha Adams, were held at Pitts chapel Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 26, Rev. Dr. J. M. Harris officiating. Interment was made in South Hazelwood cemetery. Mrs. Adams has the heartfelt sympathy of the community in this her hour of bereavement. Mrs. James Stephenson was a most pleasing and hospitable hostess to the Woman's Musical and Literary club Wednesday afternoon. The regular routine of business was transacted. The life of Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox was studied, and best quotation was given by Mrs. Ellen Eslinger; second best to Mrs. Ida V. McAdams. A very dainty and most excellent and sumptuous three-course menu was served and greatly enjoyed by all in attendance. The hostess was assisted in serving by her sister, Mrs. Ellen Eslinger. At a late hour the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Calvin Hogan on Minor street the second Wednesday in March. The study of the life of Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox will be continued. Mrs. James D. Brosey is preparing to pend her letter in kansas City, and may she have an unfavorable one LEAVENWORLD, KANSAS Last Sunday morning despite the cold and snow, a family good audience met Bishop Parks, at Bethel A. M. E. church. The Bishop's sermon was a rare specimen of pulpit oratory, born of a desire to lead men by means of intelligent conviction to choose to the Christian discipline. The platform crise in the afternoon was also a success. Hon Nick Chiles, and A. D Griffin were among the noted visitors to our city last week. Mrs. Pruche Johnson made a welcome visit to Lincoln school before departing for Wichita, her future home. Mrs. Johnson will be missed in the Salbath school and church at Bethle Mr. J. H. Rotland, formerly of Lind, Oklahoma, was a pleasant visitor in the city on his return to Kansas City from a visit to his old home. Tuesday afternoon occurred the funeral of Mr. Sam Lowery, an old residenter, at the A. M. E. church. He died Saturday March 1st, leaving a widow and five children. He was at one time foreman of the North Leavenworth mining shaft and also at one time a member of the city police force. The funeral was largely attended and he was buried with Masonic honors by Mount Olive Lodge, No. 3. Rev. William A. Moore left Thursday for Ottawa, where he will take charge of the A. M. E. church. Rev. S. W. Alexander who has been in charge being too feeble to continue the work. Prof. William E. Guy lectured at the Independent Baptist church Tuesday evening on "True Education." Mrs. B. K. Bruce was an interested hoster to Bishop Parks' splendid service Sunday morning. Mr. Earl Lawson made a business trip to Kansas City Monday. The floral offerings at the Lowers funeral were fine and profuse. Carter's Undertaking Co. presided very creditably. The Tom Thumb wedding was reported at the A. M. H. church Wednesday night. Rev. J. D. Hunt assisted in the funeral ceremonies of Mr. Lowery. Key, Biggers was in charge. The Plaindesler for society and social news is without a peer in the West SEED SWEET POTATOES of all kinds for sale by D. Chiles, Oakland, Kanada. Call or write for price. Phone 3751 K-1. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. AHRAHAM LINCOLN. F. E. H. R. in Our Dumb Animals: The month of February commemorates the birth of Washington and Lincoln. The greatness of the former is beyond all controversy. History has fixed his place. It is hard for us at this far-off day, to believe that in his time he was valiant, maligned, made the object of most bitter demonstratory criticism. We are neater Lincoln. His name among the immortals has not yet been given its final place. Our conviction is that a hundred years hence it will stand at the top of America's long roll of her honored dead—the greatest man, the noblest soul, the most product of this new world. We believe it could have been said that April day when he passed beyond our human vision: "Never to the monsters where the Since their foundation came a noble guest" FOR THE COLORED MAN. We quote from the Chicago Broadway of February 5th: Prof. Foster boldly proclaimed that the amalgamation of the white and black races was the only logical solution of the race problem in the United States. Prof. Foster hails from the sunny South—his father bravely fought in the Confederate army in order to hold on to slavery in this country, yet he freely prophesied a better and brighter day for the Afro-American in this country. Some of his very boldest remarks follows: "Men have declared that geographically separation was the one way to solve the question. It was only last week that I heard time statement made by a professor at Harvard University. A speaker at our own university made a similar assertion. "This is not a fact. In the first place, you might not want to go where we would decide to put you in the next case, when our earth would we put you." Some have said South America again comes the fact that you might not want to go there, and if you didn't we couldn't compel you to take a single step. "After we have considered everything, the bleeding together of the two races, the white and the black, is the one and final solution of the so-called problem. "To some, at first thought they may be distasteful. Distasteful or not, it is ultimate. Nature gradually but surely is doing the work. Before me I can see some faces that are black, and some that are white and others that I cannot tell what they are. "No matter what people may say about the absurdities of race amalgamation, nature is taking the affair out of our hands; you may scuff, you may say that you are too particular but remember that nature is not so particular that it already has performed much of its work. "I hope to see the time that you Negroes enter the balls of congress, the time when you have an equal voice in every phase of government, when you share alike with the rest of citizens the advantages of society. And this time will come, for you are climbing rapidly." "We tried to give you the most when we talked in keeping you alive, and we did not succeed in significant ing you. As a result you were put to washing clothes to wash in doors and the like, but this will cease and the time surely will come when you are judged by your actual worth with the rest of human beings. "We must not touch other brothers. But just you must take the initiative and show the brothers spirit you ourselves. You must not return evil for evil; instead you must look to the higher art, and for evil. The art of art will be able to give you slow. "It has been said that the small garnation of the in an inferior people I do not believe do that it At least, this is a question to be asked of be not not of "I close in extending my wishes that you to relieve your hopes, that you have to share alike in what society holds, that you come into your own. The Broad ax adds further: "All in all; it was a great meeting and it will go a long way in assisting to restore that friendly feeling of brotherly love, which has always existed between the two races in this city, which had become ewing to recent developments, somewhat strained." MR. PERRYMAN OF NEWTON Representative From Harvey County Redeems His Pledges to Us. The present session of the Kansas legislature has now almost drawn to a close; only a few days more remain until the 1913 session will be a past historical event. As usual it has developed its strong men and its weaklings. Among the able and hard working members is the representative from Harvey county—Mr. Perryman. Mr. Perryman is a prosperous farmer of Harvey county, owning one of the best improved and most productive farms in that section of the state. Last fall he was opposed by strong men, but was nominated and elected by a fine vote. In the legislature he is a member of the committee on cities of the second and third class and on charitable institutions. He does not claim to be an orator, but he is a great committee worker. It is in the committee room that bills are passed, killed or amended. There is where the cool lights take place. He has been present at all meetings of the committees of which he is a member, and there and on the floor of the House has worked hard and effectively to pass good and substantial measures and kill some serious and unwise ones. When the intermarriage bill was first up for consideration he voted for it under the misapprehension of the wishes of his constituents. Subsequently he has been advised that they do not want their representative to vote for such a needless and pernicious piece of legislation, therefore he has ever since opposed it in every form and every vote and roll call has voted no. Mr. Perryman's record entitles him to a re-election should he desire to be returned, and we hope that we may have the pleasure of agreeing him in the lower house of the Hopi Littie. Mr. Perryman voted against the bill for the separate high schools for the education of white and colored children, which put him on a horn a true and true friend of the Kansas colored people. STANDS BY A WORTHY LADY. Rev. C. O. Smith Prises Colored Woman for Making Race for Member School Board Linton Plantader. I have received a communication from my home town, Hutchin, in reminding me that Mrs. I. K. Broadus has announced her candidacy for the nomination of member of board of education. Mrs. Broadus is fully capable and competent to fill the office in a manner that will reflect honor and credit not only to herself, but the community and people whom she represents. Mrs. Broadus is a woman of exceptional ability--worthy and well qualified to fill any trust that might be bestowed upon her and upon my return home. I intend to do all in my power to bring about her nomination and election, and I earnestly solicit the assistance of you and your most valuable paper in all in the right for her success. (REV) C O. SMITH OLAHE, KANSAS. The Sunflower Art club met with Mrs. A. Lewis Wednesday afternoon. He "human element" in the Bible and the history and chronology of the Bible were the topic of discussion. A symposium of the lesson was given by one of the members, and then the subject matter was taken up by the class. The club adjourned to meet with Mr. George Williams after retiring. 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We highly appreciate the dear rite they are striving to make it a success, and deserve the plaudits of all believers in the welfare of the church and the advancement and uphift of mankind. The officers of the Circle are: Sister Amanda Alexander, President; Sister Alta Jones, Secretary; Sister Dorn Gupton, Treasurer. Report $14.15. I think that is remarkably well for these faithful few who meet at their humble home through the snow, sleet and rain. Remarks were made by different persons. The Helping Hand and Sewing Circle raised during last month $1125. Sister Amanda Alexander is president and Sister Sarah McElroy is secretary. We the members of Central Baptist church do denounce Bin. Farev action and conduct at Atchison. Kass on last week of slander of the pasto and members of Central Baptist church being notified of his action by the members of Ebenezer Baptist church of said conduct. We take further action to exclude him from the Central Baptist church, that he be further denied all rights and privel edges of said Central Baptist church and that we the Central Baptist members do cancel or will have it done, the license which he carries. Done by order of Central Baptist (Signed): Rev. H. W WHITE, Pastor. MISS OLLIE STULL, Clock Atkinson, Kas., Feb. 28, 1913 To the Officers and Members of the Central Baptist Church, Rev W H. White, Pastor, Topkau, Kas.: Dear Brother:—We, the officers and members of the Ebenezer Baptist church, Rev. Wm. Smothers, Pastor, Atchison, Kus., send greetings and tullings of great joy. Coming from the greatest revival meeting ever held in our city, conducted by your pastor, who has championed the greatest victory from a pulpit standpoint that was ever known to this people. His warnings and invitation to the sinners were entirely convincing to the unsaved and there was no further need of further action to have them come forward to the anxious seat, of which it appears a miracle to us. In seeing men break forward from the ranks of satan and fall crying for mercy that never be fore attended services. God has led on the stage of hardage and set them at liberty, and now they stand as living witnesses for God. In less than three weeks' addition to the church has been made and out of that number 50 converts are ready for baptism. We tender our thanks to your honorable body for the loan of your pastor whom we esteem as the highest type of the Baptist preacher in the state of Kansas. His deportment as a Christian gentleman has been beyond reproach therefore he is a credit to you and not you only, but to every Negro in the state, and we see him go on; through the gates lifting up a standard for the people who stand almost alone in making such attempts. REV WM. SMOTHERS. Pastor. DEACON JAS A BROWN. Chairman. NOTICE We wish all our subscribers in Muskogee, Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Wagoner, Okmulgee, Boley, Tulsa, Vinita and other towns of Oklahoma that our agent will be around to see you soon, please be prepared to meet him. 1 ARGENTINE KANSAS. Anthony Jones, one of Argentine's oldest citizens died at his home on 21st street, Wednesday, Feb. 26th at the age of 107 years. Funeral was conducted Friday from the A. M. E. church. Mrs. W. F. Biggers and Mrs. Maria Battice, of Leavenworth, were in the city a few hours Monday the guests of Mrs. Dolle Baldwin. The Juvenile Board of the A. M. E. church was entertained very delightfully by Mrs. Lulu Brown at her home on 21st street Saturday of last week. Don't forget the grand concert at the A. M. E. church on March 18. PILSBERG, KAN. Witnessiculous shower was given at the home of Mrs. Penny Cole, com- mentary to Mrs. Rose Parkson on her marriage to Mr. William Ellis, age Lam- which occurred at the Mount Hibern in baptist church the country of February 20. A woman was given by Mr. Sarah Ackley and Mrs. Dary Thompson. A present afternoon was spent and delicious refreshments were served consisting of apricot, butter, angel food cake and as- YOU WILL LIKE CALIFORNIA because there you will have a chance to succeed. There climate, soil and water, in conjunction with intelligent labor, work wonders. Alfalfa, fruits, garden truck, poultry and dairy products point the way to more than a mere living. Colonist Excursions Mar. 15 to April 15 1911. Then one-way second class tickets from Kansas City to Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and to many other points in California will be sold for $100. Corresponding fare from points on other lines in connection with the Santa Deliberal stop-over privileges. 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Mrs. Louisa Wheeler, who has been ill is able to be out again. Mr. Washington Smith, who has the la gripe is able to be out again. Earl Danforth, who has been very ill of pneumonia is slowly improving. If you are hungry and want a good dinner go to the Sunflower Cafe, 310 Kansas avenue. Mrs. Maggie Howard, 927 Wood street, who has been indisposed with a serious cold, is improved. Miss Budee Scott will leave Saturday for a short visit with her sister, Mrs. N. B Reynolds in Kansas City. Mrs. Scott Thompson, who was reported all last week at her home 138 Emmett street is slowly improving. Mrs. Edna May Cantrell, who had a relapse in her illness, and was under the care of a physician last week is somewhat improved. B. G. W. Brown, an attorney at-law of Muskogee, Okla., is in the city the guest of Mt. M. W. Cunningham, our popular tonsorial artist The Remix Bros., old time Topeka boys, who have been traveling in vaudeville are renewing acquaintance after an absence of twenty-two years. Rev. T. W. Greene, of Saint Mark's A. M. E. church went to Emporia Wednesday to assist his son, Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., in a revival meeting. Mrs. Eugene Williams of Kansas City, spent Sunday and the first of the week with his mother, Mrs. Win Needley, 11th and 12th, in Belvoir addition. Messrs Harry Pope, Howard Lazan and John Shraighter made a business (?) trip to Kansas City Sunday of last week and returned the same evening. Mr. John M. Dorsey received the news this week that his brother in-law, Mr. Chas H. Knaves, of Joplin, Mrs. who was seriously ill last week, is much improved. The A. S. E. N. club met with Mrs. S. F. Malone. After the regular business was completed the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. S. E. McCarroll March 12. Miss Pearl Anderson is visiting in Los Angles, Cal. She accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Giant Bradshaw, and while in that city will be the guests of Mrs. Stella Slaughter Ross. Mr. E. A. Robins, of Great Bend, visited in the city last week, the guest of Miss Margaret Hairis. Mr. Robins made The Plaindealer an agreeable tall while here. Hon. R. Emmett Stewart, of the firm of Brown and Stewart, attorneys and counsellors at law of Muskogee, Okla., visited in the city this week the guest of Mr. M W Cunningham and family. Mrs. William Armstrong, of Garnett spent the past week in the city visiting her husband who is employed at the state house during the hospice. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Donna Ray, 891 Clay Street. --- A committee of Jackson's band is preparing for a grand Easter ball and promenade at Metropolitan hall on Monday evening, Match 21th. The grand match will be led by the full band of twenty-five men in uniform, a new and novel feature in promenade. Miss Luevela Calton, who is taking a course on party training at the general hospital in Kansas City, was called home on account of the death of her joint, Mrs. Mary Witherpoon, which occurred in Los Angeles. Calton remains will be brought to this city and funeral conducted from the C.M.E. church, Fourteenth and VanBuren streets, Saturday afternoon. Miss Carroll will return to her post of duty Monday. Mr. Clyde Bell has gone on a business and pleasure trip to Vancouver. Rev. Henry Bell of Ottawa, sunday, guest of Mr. and Mrs. N. Chiles to dinner Thursday. The Oriental Art club met Thursday, February 27th at the home of Mrs. U. A. Graham, 1218 Lane street. After the general routine of business a dainty repast was served and the club adjourned to meet next (Thursday at the home of Mrs. R. Clemmens. Nettie Taylor Evans, aged 21 years, of 801 Golden Avenue, died at Fairmount hospital March 4th. Funeral will be held this afternoon from the East Hill Baptist church under the arapices of the Household of Ruth No. 198. Interment in Mount Auburn cemetery. Mr. Henry Warfield of North Topika returned Wednesday evening from Kansas City, Mo., where he has been attending a trial of the Interstate Railway Traction Company in which he is one of the share holders. Before returning to our city he visited his daughters. --- Mrs. Marcus Owens was "fired" from his position at the Santa Fe general office last week for taking off time to work in the interest of the maitong boys before the legislature on order from Gen Manager Kouns, and as soon as the latter hand of the discharge, a re-statement was immediately effected The Good Samaritans met Daughters of Samaritin, Macclona No 2 will have their anniversary Match 14 at their hall. All members and friends of the order are cordially invited to attend. Big B's Girl Band will furnish music for the occasion. D. C. Scott, P. Clair, Birdu Scott, R. Secretary. Mrs. Ella Clark has returned from Alma, where she went last week to be at the bed-side of her sister, Mrs. Amanda Davis, who passed away soon after her arrival. She was a native Kansan having spent all of her life in Alma. She was a dutiful wife and loving mother, and leaves many warm friends who sympathize with the bereaved relatives. Mrs. H. Bradshaw entertained the Shannon club at her hotel, 723 Locust Street Match 1 The attendance was good Mrs. W. W. Blackner Mrs. T. Vaughan and Mrs. Mayne Johnson were guests. After the regular routine of business a two course lunch was served and all departed declaring Mrs. Bradshaw an ideal host. The next meeting will be with Mrs. John Edmonds, 1320 Van Buren street, Match 15 Mr. C. W (Bump) North, formerly of this city, but now a resident of Kansas City, Mo. has won a place in the spotlight as a song writer. His latest production is a beautiful ballad entitled, "When the Pendulum of Love Swings True." It has been set to music by the Kollogy Music Co. of New York and published by the same company. Indications are very flattering for a large sale of the song. The "Joyance" spent an enjoyable evening on Friday of last week as the guests of Miss Corine Jones, 1331 Monroe street. After the regular routine of business, the young ladies spent an hour discussing their future plans, husbands, etc., during which time the hostess served the guests with a delicious luncheon. The club members were the guests of the hostess at a line party to the "Apex" theatre. After the show all departed declaring they had spent a large evening. The Cunningham family is one happy set in musical endeavors. Mr. M. W Cunningham is the violinist, Emmett, the younger son, plays the cornet and handles the drum, while little Miss Josephine, nine years old, furnishes excellent music on the piano. No matter what key or time, she is ever ready, keeping perfect time. Ye scribe was royally entertained last Sunday evening by the production of several selections by the Cunningham trio. Visitors there never lack for entertainment Wednesday evening of last week, being her husband's birthday, Mrs. Reuben Slaughter planned and carried out a successful surprise party on her husband. Upon his return from work in the evening he was greeted by the following friends: Mrs. Emery Slaughter, Ed. Hailan, Edgar Holloway, William Green, Alonzo Clement, Gab Williams, Jas Watt, Oscar Huskell "Son" Watt, Merdamus A. Watt, Slaughter and Mrs. Mary Watt. An elaborate holiday was served, and all spent a jolly evening in music, games, and conversation. # Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS MR. JACOB PREER GETS COUNTY PENSION. Enterprising Young Man Who Lost His Eyesight a Few Years Ago. A pension of $1250 per month was granted last Friday by the board of county commissioners to Jacob Preet, now blind, who resides with his family on Lincoln street. For several years before losing his eyesight Mr. Preer was employed by the Mills Dry Goods company and was an industrious and thrifty young man He is now 30 years of age, and has a son 6 years old. He has been receiving some support from his aged mother, who lives with him, but recently Miss Cheney has been unable to work. He told the board that the Mill Day Goods company, in order to help him support himself, gave him a horse and huckster wagon last winter. He peddled vegetables for several weeks, but had to have a boy to drive his horse, and said that with few exceptions the boys he hired short-changed him on his route so that no profit was left for his work. Mr. Preer's wife has worked hard, too, to assist her husband in his misfortune, but the strain was telling on the women folk, and he is very thankful for this, help from the board. MOTHERS LEAGUE MEETING. The Mothers' League of Washington school held their regular meeting at the school Tuesday evening, and as usual was largely attended. The program was excellent and seemed with interest throughout, the feature of which was an address by the Rev. Geo. Gilbert, Walker, director of the Episcopal church. "The School as a Social Center" was inspiring, eloquent and brim full of logic. Rev. Walker is an able young man and his influence for good is bearing fruit in this community. The Rev B G. Bell, of Ottawa, former pastor of the Third Baptist church, of this city, was a visitor and made a happy ten minutes talk. Mesdames W T McKnight, I Prec, B C Duke and J D Page, of the Buchanan school league and Miss, J. H Vandyne of the Madison school league were visitors. Miss McKnight, who is president of the Buchanan school league made an excellent talk which was enthusiastically received. Current topics by Miss Bennett, one of the teachers in Washington school were ably presented and showed that she has a wide range as well as being a pleasing talker. The league served a palatable two course luncheon and every one went on their way feeling glad to have been guests of that noble band of women—the Mothers' League of Washington school. ATTENTION, SIR KNIGHTS! Excelsior Lodge No. 3, K. of P., will hold their annual Thanksgiving Memorial services on Sunday, March 30th, at 2:30 p. m., at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets, and all members are requested to meet at theh new Castle Hall, 420 Kansas avenue, Mar. 20th to further the arrangements. The Rising Sun Uniform Rank No. 1, under command of Captain James Buford, and the K. of P. band, under direction of Ss H. G. Brown, will meet every Wednesday evening. Rev. Henry Bell of Ottawa, was the guest of his former church members and friends last week. He was entertained on the 5th by Mrs. J. W. Washington, 120 Locust, and a fine dinner was served. On the 4th Mrs. Matilda Jackson entertained with an informal dinner. Mrs. Lusco of Highland Park, gave a reception Wednesday evening in honor of Rev. Bell's birthday. An elaborate and well prepared dinner was served and the guests were highly entertained throughout the evening. Homas R Pope, Inspector of Fright Freight Claims A, F & S Railway, candidate for Commission of Finance and Revenue, city of Topeka. He has the expatency, and will appreciate anything you may do for him. (Advt) The Excelsior Art club meet at home of Mrs Patton, 226 Second St. After the general routine of business a lanty luncheon was served. The rex meeting will be at the home of Mrs Henry White, 114 Terrake Ave. H. H. F. F. is a member of Major of the city of Funkie is one of the best known business men in Shawnee county. He has given the city in the same capacity and gave the taxpayers and citizens a good, clean, honest money saving administration. Mr. Cofran is well known among the colored people; male and female and he has many warm friends and supporters among them. He has always treated them square, fair and honorable and they appreciate it and feel and know that Mr. Cofran is their friend. He will appreciate your vote and support (Advt.) TO THE VOTERS OF TOPEKA. I desire to announce my candidacy for Commissioner of Parks and Public Property. I make this selection of a position under the new law on account of my twenty years' experience in building, contracting and sanitation together with a wide experience in business and dealing with people generally. My petitions were circulated just two days, receiving three hundred names with at least two thirds busi-ness men. If elected will give the city a care ful business administration My home at 905 Harrison street Respectfully, (441) W. BOLINGGR. MAYOR BILLARD'S FRIENDS PREDICT A SURE VICTORY Declare His Splendid Administration Makes Him Solid With the Voters and Taxpayers. So far as Mayor J. B. Billard is concerned, he is not tearing his shirt over the out some of the approaching primaries. His friends insisted upon his making the law for reelection, and put him in the fight, so it is up to them to carry the thing through. They say that the Billard administration has not only made good but is compelled to rethink all of his products. He has put the same energy and executive ability into the people, admits that has brought success in its personal alliance. They claim that Mayor Billard has given a trust business administration, all ways of the alert to that which had to its aim and object the happiness and prosperity of life, poor, white and black alike. They sight as one of the many things that should place him up close to the common people, his fight against the gas company in their effort to change an extinction rate for their product. The Mayor stood put and fought them like a "Dutch uncle," and won out for the people. They also highly praise his police department, which under the capable management of Chief Jenkins has tendered capable and efficient service. They point with special pride to the manner in which they have raised the standard of this department, that they have been true guardians of the peace—not content with looking out for violators of the law, but the poor, sick and needy have received equally as much attention. No person of persons have went hungry or cold since Billard has been Mayor and Maurice Jenkins chief of police. Mayor Billard is human, high attained and believes that no man should be permitted to suffer, which policy has won him many good substantial friends. A BARGAIN. FORLY ACRES of good sweet potato and watermelon land locatee from miles from Tojaka FOR SALE This land will produce from 150 to 300 baskets of potatoe per a re and from $7500 • $3000 worth of melons per new Address THE PRAINDELLER. Tojaka, Kansas The Davis Fuel Co., carries nothing but the best .Coal. and sell for the same price you pay for inferior grades. PHONE 1695 OUR NEW DRUG STORE OPEN! OUR NEW DRUG STORE OPEN! We have a nice bar of toilet stools, letter, soiled Books, Sundries, etc. Prescriptions accurately compounded by a properly measured drugist. All our stock is fresh and new and our possession we are sure to stay. Your patronage selected satisfaction or money returned HAMPTON'S PHARMACY. 1001 N. 27111 N. 11111 -- End of appendix and cover 2:30 ... MATINEF EVERY DAY ... 2:30 "APEX" THEATRE 302 Kansas Avenue. MOTION PICTURES 5c---ADMISSION---5c Management. H. O. ABBOTT M. A. OGILSAIF FRANK R. WILSON H. N. GRAHAM H. W. PINKSTON J. M. WRIGHT 3..EVENING SHOWS...3 :: 3..REELS...3 Everybody is Going to Oliver's Smoke House. The "New Smoke House," the only colored Smoke House in Kansas, was one of the largest lines of domestic and foreign cigars, teetrees and soft drinks are carried among our people. Also the well kept pool and billiard tables. If you don't play pool visit our leading [Pictorial portrait of a man with dark hair and a white shirt. The background is a light color with a faint outline of a building or structure.] room in the front where we will find the latest daily and Sunday papers. Our rooming and sleeping room is open to our service on Sunday and show binding chair. Next the Smoke Haze your headacheter while in our beautiful city and if there is any information you want to know write. Oliver S. Bros. 119 West Fifth Street, Inglewood, km (GEO S OUVER Prod. OUR NEW DRUG We have a nice box of toilet So- Books, Sundries, etc. Prescriptions accurately coug- drugist. All our stock is fresh and new. stay. Your patronage selected Sa- tive line of Candies and Tigers and Soda can't be beat. When in need of anything in our HAMPTON'S 3001 N. 27TH STREET 2:30 --- MATINEF "AP THEA 302 KANS MOTIO PI 5c---ADMIS Manage H. O. ABBOFF M. A. OGILSAIF FRANK R. WILSON 3..EVENING SHOWS Its the place to spend a year of pleasure and profit. At the Apex of course. Go to the Su flower store. I want a first class meal. The Kansas Avenue. Go to the Su flower store. Sunday dinner, 25 cents. The best meals and first class service. Cool? Well we should say yes. The Cash Coal Co. has plenty of and at a figure that a poor person can buy. If you are looking for SHEET POTMOLL, call at write D. Chiles, Oakland, house 110 1751 k.1. Mr. H. Hauley has people the Oliver and Hawkins company at 117 banns avenue. He and like to have all his friends give him. That good at the Cabbage yard in the heat over and let them quote you a price that you think impossible to stay in business. He's done it the name. If you want to first your order served in eight or the six flower cafe. ANNOUNCEMENTS. for the will ap prepare your report. I hereby announce that a date for the election of the city council will be held on the 15th of June, 2015. of the act of forgiving I will suppose I have an objection for Commissioners of Parks and Public Buildings, and I know, and I will appreciate your assistance with this matter. (Adv.) Wm. L. Doolittle R. Key I have your present Commissioners. I will candidate for election in the same office. Previous March 29th Election, April 10th. (Adv.) G STORE OPEN! PHARMACY. EVERY DAY ... 2:30 EX'99 ATRE ON PICTURES SS10N---5c armerd. P. M. GRAHAM H. M. PINKRION J. M. WRIGHT 3 ... 3... REELS... 3 DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON, Physician and Nurse Shary P. Pineau, Inc. DR. HADDENS P. MARTIN PRESIDENT AND LEGISLATURE AND MASTER GUE BROTHER OF 1824 PRESIDENT BROTHER OF 1824 PRESIDENT DR. I. M. JAMISON. Physician and Surgeon President of the Emporia and Society of Protection Specialist in Private Diseases Officer and Honorary 125 Madison St. Durham phone 4151 Oliver A. Taylor, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Inc. Knox Ave. over Gilberts Hotel Call American July and Nights Residence 1636 Van Buren M. When in Kansas City and in want of a nice room call call Mrs Hines Roch 424 East 61st street. Mr. Larry Magfield was the prior and a companion of the daughter here who has since died. I K. I Is it M. Mary Mrs. F. R. Jordan a first girl M. Mary and daughter de- fore made. Mr. C. F. Foley has a very decent and with a fine writer who is a num- ber and of immense quality in a special H was a friend from a youth. Ack t Kansen City. He has been with this in many years. Mr. M. White was born in Shirong Tuesday to Albert Ammon Chapter No. 22 of what we are number ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` the Assistant, all the day and Thursday afternoon. The Saturday also interesting events. Various Mrs. Crossfield of Toronto, Mrs. John Clark and Victoria Coul. Mr. Crossfield and all other parties the lunar was held from the time the 1st of December leaving charge. Mr. Crossfield and all other parties the lunar was held from the time the 1st of December leaving charge. Mr. Union Coal and Feed Co. All kinds of Chicken ...Feed... Ice and Water Land of the Appalachian Vine • Phan • Wheat Cotton • Wheat 360 A Farm. All We All 1820 JOHNSON DAVID LANDS 1727 LANDS FARMS For N-groes I hired men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man where ONE crop will pay for you. Farm I can sell you a farm in Logan county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $100 $20 per acre; easy terms, good and best climate. If you mean our news write S. E. CAREY. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MULTIPLE USES FOR ALL HAIR COLORS COLORS WITH A MORE PLAIN AND SUPER PUFFY ANY STYLE IN LEVITY WILL REPEAT EXCELSIOR IN MULTIPLE USES HAIR FROM TELLING OUR DANNIUM AND HOMING OF YOUR MESSAGE OF INDUCTIONS GET THE CERTIFICATE PUT UP IN 25+ AND 50+ CITIES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE TRY FORD'S ROTAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION WAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMEDIATELY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN, UNEXCEILLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. SOLD BY DRUGSTOCK. IF YOUR DRUGSTOCK CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WILL WILL BE INFO YOU DIRECT AT THE BOLLING SKIN SHOP SHOULD BE SAME DATE BOTTLED AT THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 221 LAKE ST. DEPT. 310 CHICAGO IL arrown from Almonte, Ga., to make the home life home. I have not seen him in thirty five years. LINCOLN, NEBR. Mr Henry White and his wife were widowers of a one act musical comedy in four scenes entitled, "Our Girls in School, which was given in Temple Theater last Friday night, February 24. The affair was given for the benefit of the A. M. E. church and about thirty persons took part in it. The young ladies, young men and children did their part well and are due special credit. The drill comprising twelve girls under the direction of Mr Henry What, was the best ever. They show deserved a fair better attention than they had. Mr. Henry White thinks of repeating it again." The who were in attendance at the Pursuit Meet at Omaha last lunday were Mesdames A. B. Brady, A. Gorman, S. Lubbes, L. Wenver, K. Gorman, S. W. Baskell, Ed Shippen and Ed Wenver They re- serve the best at your time overnight and communion service John at Mr. Zach Last Sunday. Mr. Walton Woods accompanied Mr. Macleod and his staff to Wash- ington. Dr. to witness the inauguration of President-elect Wilson March 17th Last program will be held at different churches Sunday March 23. On Monday night March 21 an Easter service will be given in Mt. Zion Baptist Church INDIPENDENCE. KAN. Mrs. M. E. Knox, an old settler of our city, departed this life February 20, a full triumph of faith. She was number of St. John chapel M. E. church about 35 years, and a very faithful Christian, loving wife and a tender hearted and devoted mother. The Lincoln Annual conference of St. John chapel M. E. church convened June 11 and a number of ministers has already arrived. New horton of Taft, Okla., is in the city. He arrived early last week to attend the conference. H. W. W. Lindsay, of Springfield, Mr. a man in the city Sunday evening, Mr. to assist the work in a city of woolliness. Mr. peoples of Old Chatham, in the city this week, the guest of his birth at West Pine street. Mr. B. Brady, of Kingfisher, Mr. city this week the Mr. Warren, his sister. Mr. Perry of Hudson, Knox, Mr. the funeral of Mrs. Knox. Mr. Gardner, of Jefferson, the city Men- sion. the resters of the A M E and of Baptist church with their services worshiped with Rev. I. Caleb and his congregation at Saint Jude Chapel M E church on sunday evening. Reserve review at Quinn chapel in preparation, etc. A few additions have been made in the mem- ber's date. The A. A. R. Restaurant has resumed business again under the management of Mr. Albert McCullough. Rev. J. H. Taylor, one of Quinn chapel's local deacons, is filling the palpit for the pastor of the A. M. H. church at Cherryvale while he is visiting his family in Denison, Tex., where he was called on account of the serious illness of his wife. Mr. Parvle Wilson is still very ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. Montgomery. Mr. Frank DeHart has been made custodian of the Independence Country club. We wish him success in his new position. PUERLO, COLORADO. Mrs. George West royally entertained at her 30th birthday. Covera were laid for twelve Mrs. Maude French and Mrs. Will Ashcraft presided at the piano. The evening was pleasantly spent in playing cards, and various games. After declaring Mrs. West an ideal entertainer, the guests departed wishing her many more happy birthdays. Those present were: Mr. Will Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Will Ashcraft, Miss Jessie Love Mr. and Mrs. Leon C. King, Miss Maude Frenell, Mr. Will Hayes, ad George Dale Mr. Jim Booze and George West Miss Clue Cousily is seriously ill at her home Mr Joe Turner died Monday and was buried Wednesday. He leaves a host of friends to mourn his demise. The revival at the Eighth Street A M E church is progressing nicely. Phon all news for this paper to Bed 6.771 Mr. James Hydle is confined to his bed with an attack of la grippe. Mr - France Hill is indlapsed. Rev Father Watson and wife have been appointed to care for the orphans and old folks home Mrs. Sarah Lynn is suffering intense pain caused from a sore eye. Mrs. Margaret Foster is indisposed. Mrs. Clara Harris is making her come in Pueblo for the present OLATHE, KANSAS. Osborne Holmes, youngest son of flew James Holmes, who was bitten by a mad dog, a few days ago is taking treatment at the Hosedale mall. He is getting along nicely and will soon return to school. Miss Amelia Davis spent the week out in Kansas City visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Harvey Baker, is doing fine after a recent attack of la grippe. Miss. Susie J. Rollins, of Kansas City, was transacting business in this city Saturday. Mr. Arthur Manlove is still on the list. Miss Nellie Johnson visited in Kansas City Sunday. Miss Glalee Brady of Spring Hill visited John Baker and family Sunday. Benjamin Batesley was born in Smith county, Tennessee, Dec. 10, 1874. He was married to Mrs. Kate A. Motin December 25th, 1892 and they moved to Olathe in 1990, where a resided until his death, February 25, 1913. A wife and three brothers are left to mouth his departure. He was a member of the Second Baptist church, a faithful and earnest worker—never shirking, but always ready and willing to do whatever duty demanded. His was a noble life, and his spirit of Christian love lingers to encourage those who knew him to fight the good fight, and like Paul, "he had fought a good fight, he has finished his course. He kept the faith." The funeral was held from the Second Baptist church Thursday afternoon, the Rev. William Jackson officiating. Mr. Batesley was a member of the Apostolic Aid Society, and this organization attended his funeral in a body. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Those attending the funeral from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. J. H Dixon, Mrs. R. A. Motin, Mrs. I. M Washington, Miss Kittie Washington and Mrs. Susie L. Rollins, of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. M. Williams, M. Rhalt John on, of Kansas City, Ks., Mrs. Pannie Dyers of Munroe WANTED:—A willow over twenty wishes to contend with a man of good habits and good society; one who owns property at a fine home. Nationwide the object Mr. V. B. Shelton, Quidditon, Kan Western University Postoffice In the District Court of Service County, State of Kansas Katie Smith, plaintiff John Smith, defendant State of Kansas to said Defendant You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, Katie Smith, whose petition was filed in said case on the 29rd day of January A. D. 1913, and that unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 7th day of March A. D. 1913, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered against you divorcing said plaintiff from you and quitting title of her real estate for all other equitable and proper relief stated and requested in her said petition. KATIE SMITH, Plaintiff. J. J. KING, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: FANNIE B. HOUSER. Deputy Slerk Diat. Court. WIER KANSAS. Mrs. Emma Gurcer has returned from a pleasant visit with her mother and father in Bessmer, Ala. Mrs. Hattle Borders who has been ill for several weeks is no better. Mrs. Margie Stewart continues very ill. Mrs. Mary Autlaw is on the sick list. Mr. L. W. Stewart is rapidly recovering from a recent sick spell. We are sorry to learn that Della Brown has been expelled from school. Mrs. J. W. Brown has returned from Joplin, Mo., where she went for a brief visit. WRITE THE BARTELDERS SEED COMPANY. Lawrence, Kansas, for their big, free 1913 catalogue. This company has been in business right here in Kansas for 47 years and this is certainly proof of their reliability. This catalogue is very complete and should be in the hands of every farmer and gardner. Miyor's Mechanical, Technical, Correspondence and Outfit School Our Course can be completed in seven weeks. A Good Opportunity for Industrious Men. We have MADE HUNDREDS of Dollars, and can place you in the same position at a small cost. Don't delay. Write today for illustrated picture of School and terms. MAJORS' M. T. C. C. SCHOOL, 117 N. Cardinal Ave, St. Louis, Mo. W. S. FEARANCE, Secretary; W. L. MAJORS, President and Manager. RACE ENMITY RIFE OVER CUBAN RIOT. Bartender Fined $70 for Not Serving Drinks to Negro Congressmen. MOB VISITS THE HOSTELERY. Four Hundred Blacks "Teach Lesson" to Americans by Entering Bar. Havana, Jan 3.—A strong race feeling has been engendered by the trouble which arose last night at the Hotel Plaza, an American house, over the refusal of the hattender to serve drinks to two Negro congressmen. This resulted in a plot, which, al though no one was injured seriously, made necessary the calling out of the police reserves. Today the clerks of the hotel are armed in the sectional court are fired. An enormous crowd of Nin- cluding a strong republic at the Veterans Association attent the court session and a emboly punishment on it the result to the race. Senator Presidator. Senior Morua Delgado, president of the senate and leader of the Negro element, conducted the prosecution and insisted upon the extreme penalty, which is a fine of $1,000 and six months' imprisonment. The decision oof the court to inflict a minor penalty was greeted with strong expression of disapproval. After the adjournment of the court the two Negro congressmen, heading a mob of 400 Negroes, marched to the hotel, crying, "Viva Maceo! Vira La Patria!" They entered the bar and demanded drinks, which were served with no further protests. Race War Feared. The incident caused much excitement and there are grave fears of a serious race clash. Many Cubans are sympathizing with the attitude of the American hotel management, but tonight a strong guard of police has been kept about the place. El Triunfo, a government organ, published a bitter editorial declaring that all blacks and whites are on a plane of absolute equality, and that "the Americans must be taught by the strong arm of the law that they shall not be permitted to introduce into Cuba the anti-Negro sentiments prevailing in the United States." (First Published in The Tropical Plaindealer Feb. 28, 1911. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, In the matter of the state of Frances H. Buckner, late of Shawnee County, Kansas NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of Feb. A D, 1913, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Frances H. Buckner, late of Shawnee County, deceased All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. ROBERT J. BUCKNER, Administrator We are going to have.... The Best Mince Pie You Ever Tasted It's made of Kaw Valley Mince Meat It is made from the choiceest beef, rich white meat; large, may, lawless apples; plump Grecian currants; the finest condition rains; candied citron; and the purest of spices; it is made by men who know how, in the clearest packing house in America. IF YOU WILL USE KAW VALLEY MINCE MEAT AND K LARD you can make the best plies you ever tasted. None of pure leaf goes into O. K Lard; it's carefully strained, and not used to open bottles, passed to an tight pails. 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The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a sandbag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to arent. Write or literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Knights and Ladies of the Orient A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying Partial Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of death No home-loving man can afford to be without Life Insurance 519 Kansas Avenue. Topcha, Kansas OUR MOTTO: "Prompt Payment of Claims" JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARI, McNEAL. National President National Secretary Brown JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. The A. M. E. church is still in the progressive column. Five additions have been made to the membership since the return of the pastor some five weeks ago. The church is making preparations for a grand rally some time during May. Rev. Housley has invited several out of town pastors from different sections of the state to be in attendance, among whom will be Bishop Parks, who has already accepted the invitation. Miss Melissa Harden and Mr. Jas. Smith were quietly married at the home of the bride on West Twelfth street Wednesday evening, Feb 12. Rev. W. H. Housley officiated. Only relatives were present. The bride was dressed in brown velvet trimmed in Parisian lace and the groom appeared at his best in conventional black. At ten an elaborate luncheon served. Mrs. Charles Dade conducted a play at the Old Follows hall Thursday evening of last week. The play was a grand success, but owing to the uncomfortable condition of the weather a small crowd was in attendance. It was repeated Tuesday evening with much more success in a financial way. Misses Monttrula and Curabel Harden, Rosie Bomer, Josephine Smith and Maria Burnsides were guests of honor at a reception given by the K. S. A. C., students Friday evening of last week at Manhattan. Mr. William Hutch, of Fort Riley spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. The B. C. club was to have been entertained by Mr. Harry Holmes, of Clay Center on the 21st, but owing to the implement weather it had been postponed. Prof. Freeman, principal of the Manhattan schools and his assistant, Miss Carter, were guests of Mrs. I. Perkins during the teachers' association which convened here Thursday and Friday of last week. Rev. W. H. Housley spent several days in Manhattan and Council Grove where he assisted in revival meetings. On the 21st ult. Grand Master E. I. Hawking and Dr. Soames and B. F. Harris set up a Masonic lodge in this city. Fifteen were inducted into the mysteries of Free Masonry. Mrs. Hattie McGee, daughter of Rev. Housley, is now residing in Lexington, Mo., with relatives. The literary at the A. M. E. church is the center of attraction on Tuesday evenings. A mock trial was very amusing at the last meeting Mr. Henry Crews and Mr. Blantyre, the able attorneys, displayed much executive ability and are coquent lawyers, as was shown by their display as public speakers. Snow, snow, everywhere. Rev. Thomas was calling on his member Monday afternoon. Mrs. Claude Guilford gave a birthday party for her husband and all report a nice time. Messie Levi Keim and Frank Williams spent Tuesday evening with Mr. Neal White. Rev. Thomas is doing a great work in this place. He has aroused a deep interest in the church than any minister that has ever been here. A few ladies met at the home of Mrs. O. H. White, Jr., and spent the afternoon sewing. The hostess served a dainty two course luncheon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Charlie Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Kern, Mr. Neal White and Mrs. Oliver ate supper with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams and had a nice time. Mrs. Sarah Stewart has been sick the past week. Mr. Greene and son, Luther took supper with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Guilford Monday evening. Ed Boydston and wife's infant daughter is on the sick list. George Boydston and family will move to town March 10th and will start in the dry business. CARBONDALE, KANSAS. The Mission Circle met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson McAdon, Mrs. Sarah Smith presiding. The meeting was called to order at 2.30. Many interesting topics were discussed intelligently and will no doubt accomplish much good Visitors to the Circle were Mrs. J. H Wilson, of Pintt, Mr. and Mrs. H. Moore, of Wichita. A three course lunch was served, consisting of hot biscuits, chicken, pie and coffee. All present went on their way reporting and declare Mrs. McAdon an ideal hostess. The next meeting will be held on the 6th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harrison. orid troops up San Juan Hill a Picture 16x20, that should be in every coloral hue. Sort to any I dress in the United States on receipt of 25c coin Address, JOHN C. WING, 610 N. 5th St. Arkansas City, Ks Farm and Garden PROTECTING THE ORCHARD. Oil Pots Successful In Saving Trees From Effects of Late Frosts Orchard heating to prevent loss of the crop from late spring frosts has become a matter of great importance in commercial fruit growing, particularly in the west. The most successful form of heating is with oil pots, says the floral New Yorker. These pots hold about five quarts and burn from five to eight hours, depending on weather conditions and quality of oil. Oil with a paraffin base, testing 25 to 30 degrees flame, is considered the best fuel for orchard heating, but in sections where this cannot be had at a reasonable price almost any available mineral oil or shop distillate is used. The number of heaters used in an orchard varies with the evident needs from 20 to 100 per acre, and the average increase in temperature runs from 2 to 31 degrees. Various methods of filling and distributing the pots are used. Some orchards have advanced tanks holding 400 gallons of oil the oil boiling ```markdown ``` Photograph by Nevada agricultural experiment station THERMOMETER PHILTTER USED IN ORCHARD HEATING IN NEVADA drawn direct into the pots, which are afterward distributed or put into buckets, from which the pots are filled. Another method is to haul the oil about the orchard in barrels on stone boats or驶 two men filling four rows of heaters. Where fifty or seventy five heaters per mere use two men and team can fill about 1,500 heaters in a day. Several potentled lighting devices are to be had but many use a homemade affair, consisting of a kerosene torch made of gas pipe and a candle wick and a spouted can of gasoline. A little gasoline is poured on the pot of oil and the torch applied. With heaters twenty to twenty-five feet apart an experienced hand will light about fifteen per minute. In a bulletin on orchid heating, is sued by the Nevada agricultural experiment station, it is said that if an ordinary thermometer is employed some shelter should be provided for it—for example, a homemade shelter—or it should be carefully kept in the shade and where the air circulates freely. There is another use to which the common thermometer can be put with more satisfactory results. This is the measurement of the rate of fall of the temperature after sunset to determine the probability of frost before morning. In this case the thermometer may be hung without shelter from the branch of a tree. Unproductive acres must be reneed. Taxes must be paid on them. The interest on the money invested in them is lost. Some labor must be put on them even if they are silie, and that is lost. Every unproductive area is a liability and not an asset to the farmer and the sooner be realized this fact the better off he will be - National Stockman and Farmer A Dairyman's Creed I believe in abundant exercise and nutritional food for cows and young stock I believe that a helper breed for milk production cannot be ruined for this purpose by too good feeding previous to her first calving I believe that the most important time to practice good feeding with a dairy cow is when she is dry I believe that a soft, comfortable bed to lie on will be represented by the cow in an increased milk flow. Likewise by absorbing the liquid manure we double the fertilizing value of the animal experiment - Farm and Dairy Keep the Soul Fed and Buoy. Intensive growers of vegetables at most invariably maintain mature corn post piles. When one crop is removed the soil is plowed, an inch or two of rotten mature applied, harrowed in and the next crop planted the same day perhaps. One more farmed intentionally may be worth more than its acres farmed indifferently - National Stockman and Farmer A WISE OLD WRITER. Columella, in the first century A.D., wrote "No one gifted with common sense will ever permit himself to be persuaded that our earth has grown old, as a man grows old. The sterility of our fields is to be imputed to our doings because we hand over the cultivation of them to the unreasoning management of ignorant and unskillful slaves." Columella also recommended the growing of alfalfa and vetches, commending their virtues in the highest terms. HARROW AFTER PLANTING. Iowa Authority Has Found It Pays to Treat Corn Soil That Way. If one could be sure of having just the right kind of weather during the time he is putting in and taking care of his corn crop it would not be a difficult matter to be scientifically exact in the methods adopted. When our labor, however, is punctuated by freequent tasks many plans are bound to carry, says the Iowa Homestead. In a general way, however, it is practical to do a tremendous amount of weed destruction before it is time to use the cultivators. From the standpoint of sound agricultural practice it is much better to put corn in a soil where weeds have already started if that is done no amount of skillful labor will ever lead them off, partion fairly in the corn fields. We have precluded in season and out of season about the necessity of thoroughly digging or harrowing the soil just before planting, and we have no hesitation about planting that kind. But this is not enough, because the best opportunity under average air conditions that is afforded during the whole season to destroy weeds is after the crop is planted and before it germinates. Two or three harrowings just as the corn is ready to shoot through the surface soil will often give the weeds such a check that they can never compete with the corn, and because of this we believe most seriously that one can afford to plant part of his netage somewhat later rather than to miss the opportunity of giving proper attention to what is planted early. While we appreciate much as any man in the necessity of getting the crop in in good time, yet on the other hand a few days' delay in planting does not always mean that the crop will be that many days late in ripening. Been in mind that the soil is warming up all the time and extra tillage on the surface the more rapidly liberates fertility, so that the crop when it is planted comes more quickly and more strongly. May Save a Horse or Two. Keep the spots covered in yard and garden where young, unshoe house shoes and brood marks run loose in the daytime. With a coatings of paint gravel, paint tiles or loam will answer the pump sew and even the moisture from the still water better than nothing. American construction Barreis to Lift? Try This When many Lintels are to be up ended the device shown here with will save back the finger strain. Including the six inch hand grip, the hand shown above the barrel is about two foot long. Just below the hand grip a metal hook about an inch wide is fastened. This fits over the chine CONVENIENT DARBURD HANDLE of the barrel. At the lower end is a wooden cross-section hollowed on the inner side so as to fit the curvature of the barrel. If very heavy barrels are to be handled the handle should be six to twelve inches longer, so as to get extra leverage when lifting - Orange Judd Farmer Fruit and Vegetable. Any septimus is the point trees kindest relative. She should always be on hand when painting out brightener branches. Let her wipe the knife after every cut. Consistent substitute is her best allis. Where the bodies of fruit trees are covered with white wish composed of lime and soft soap with a little crude carbolic acid added, there is less danger of injury from rabbits, sumac and insect pests that may attack the bark. Allow the usher to cool before usher them as a fertilizer for propagation then don't put them right up against the vines. In fact, it is best to dig a shallow trench a few inches away from the roots of the trees and place the ushers in that The ground for raindrops should contain a large amount of colloid matter and should be made thoroughly dry before drilling the seed. Flattening may be done any time after the ground is readily covering the seed with about one half inch of soil. It is easy to sow the much need thus making it necessary to this - American Agricultural turf. Mrs. A. M. Pope—Turnbo Results of "Poro" Treatment. "PORO COLLEGE" Largest College of its kind in the world. 3100 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO., OUR GUARANTEE Every box of "PORO" is fully guaranteed without reserve on resale. Should the contents of this box, FOR ANY REASON, not meet with the approval of the purchaser, it may be returned at our expense, stating where purchased, and we will replace same free of charge. PITTSBURG, KANSAS. Miss Bessie Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Parks was united in the holy bonds of wedlock to Mr. Willice James Wednesday evening of last week at the Mount Hebron Baptist church, the Rev. John Elas officiating. The oracle was proceeded by little here Smith carrying a beautiful white satin pillow, indecked with pearl and white satin rose buds, followed by Veta Pierce, the flower girl strowing flowers before the bride. It walked into the church. The bride wore a beautiful stump of white dutch and trimmed in real hair and pink and white rose buds and a well training from the forehead to the top of the train of dress. She wore long white kid gloves and white fur slippers and carried white was over tied with wild gauze. The groom was dressed in the conventional black and wore a white rosebud and white kid gloves. Mr. Rufus Glenn was best man. Just as the bride entered the church, Mrs. John Bowling sang a beautiful solo "If ever I Forget You," which was sweet and appropriate. The wedding march was played by Miss Leotia Fletcher, during the ceremony. Miss Esther Elias and Miss Fletcher were the pianist. The church was decorated in green and white... Mr. H. Hopkins, Mr. Joe Pierce, Mr. Hendricks, Mr. S. Hester and Mr. Hendricks acted as ushers. The A white linen carpet was spread form the door to the altar. Among the prominent people were Mrs. W H Graves, wife of the Mayor and son and In A C Graves and wife. Miss Bessie Park is one of Pittsburgh's most highly respected young ladies and popular in church and social circles. She was the recipient of many costly and useful presents. Out of town guests: Mr. and Mrs. Gen. Parks, Oswego; Mrs. I. Hardell, Oswego; Mr. and Mrs. Holt, Kansas City, Mo., the bride's sister and Mr. Charlie Parks, of Coffeyville, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Langford, Ontario, Mr. and Mrs. Moore Valley and Mr. and Mrs. William Lennon. At the reception 125 guests were present. The wedding supper was served at the home of Mrs. I. D. Alexander, in West Lafayette, to the home of the bride's sister. The house was elaborately decorated in pink and white with numerous flowers. Flowers, etc. At 9 p.m., the 125 guests were seated at three tables. The luncheon was served. Mrs. Noel Pierce is all at her home on West Forest Avenue Mr. Gender is able to be at again after a brief illness Mrs. Hunter is able to circulate among friends once more Mr. George Parke is all at the home of her daughter on West Eleventh street. Mrs. Betty Mason will be the list as is also Miss Nettie Lee. The Mission Circle met at the residence of Mappa Howling on West Forest avenue. Business was also posed at after which a dandy two course lunch was served. The next meeting will be at the church on afternoon next week. Mrs H. Cole is president and Rev Lahie, pastor. Mr Chai, Williams is counsel at his home on Second street. The merger of the Pan are preparing for the church edifice. Rev. Boudhay is waiting at an simile over the arrival of a son. He another and babe are ding moxy. The colored school have started again Miss Care Mrs Williams and Proof Wright are the instructors. Mr. Stathing Lane attended the wedding of his brother, Mr. Willis James. He left Monday night for Jefferson City, Mr. she be at tending school. --- LA JUNTA, COLORADO Mr. James Scott is on the cork list. Mrs Tyler, who has been very all is better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. George Grant, who had been visiting their parent, have returned to their home in Warros burg, Mo. Mr. William Berry who had been attending school in Ipaka, Kansas has returned. A ten days meeting is in progress at the A.M. F. church. Rev J.P. Howard, the well known evangelist is conducting the meeting at the Methodist Church. It is the greatest meeting ever held in the place. Rev. K. P. Bork presides at the M. E church as highly chaired over the work accomplished by 'n meeting He has done a splendid work here Mrs. John Marshall entertained a host of ladies at a Valentine party at her beautiful residence. The colours white and red decorated and looked very nice. Those present, Mrs. Smothers and daughter, Mrs. Blatchie, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Winchester, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. James and daughter, Mrs. Captola, Mrs. McKinney, Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. K. P. Bloch, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Gore, M. Pacey, and Mrs. Peterson and a state host Mrs. Marshall served a dandy lunchroom Mrs. Peterson provided at the party bowl. The guests were all delighted to have seen these and now they are singing the chorus of their hostess. Mr. Will Munn is the out of town guest FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. One of the most enjoyable social events that has occurred in the city > WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE FREE FREE FREE We are the largest manufacturer of We make We produce We sell We offer We are a strong believer in We are a strong believer in We are a strong believer in We are a strong believer in Humania Brew Co., 120 W. 12th Street New York, N.Y. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN THROUGH TRAIN SERVI BETWEEN FORKY AND FORT SCOTT PIPESDUR CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Forth at 9.00 a.m. 11. SHEPS FURTHER STREET (No. 37) Rev Gordon in appreciation of the kindness he has always shown the society. Mrs. Gordon was also remembered that made away and perhaps peacefully slumbering — not even dreaming of what was to store for her. A few loyal women were working at her and remembered her with a beautiful pair of basket work shippers. The demeanor of the month presented a lovely pair of gold named plaques to Rev Gordon, who has currently worked for the manner of the church. Rev Gordon, in addition to the charcer and they feel that the much care and love done for the young town after the graduation and good work to the benefactor was appreciated in her several homes. WILMER KANSAS Your�alves A M b Ee eher will pender a pperr at the whie M 12 ehat Yleodday e for during the reterme "To Mio eveetlet faiid Mio. I caun fber, fomr well a the to this e in "110000" Mv W Mngtny w oen veting to parcels, returned to her to e Reasee M Tucnday Reviva seveep wn tope st Warm Street Taptet hnt w week WINFIELD, BANSA: The C. club met with Mrs Wesley Griffin Tuesday afternoon. The guest of honor was Miss Lela Bidan. The prize was awarded to Mrs. Roy Nichols. A duly two course lunch was highly relied on. Ex-Slave Earns 1000,000 Free. (included from pass 1) the Republican party in Missouri wide open. B Grate Brown was elected Governor. S Howe acted of renomination for Senator and the honor went to Frank P Blair, who was afterwards elected Brown, who was editor of the Sun Times Democrat was wound at it Salem in the last duel in Missouri to which blood was said His opponent was Thomas I Reynolds, afterward Ving the corner of Missouri. Purser's detention as a lone warrior him an appointment by President Grant as United States Minister to Liberia. After the appointment he met made front the secretary to be a witness that James was what black I. I still might know which at which. In our time the most famous liquor is what more than whisky Great drink, so that it might give you a little bit of the spirit. This drink, be it could have learned the secret from him. When he No we was a few, at selling a deal or and I . . . I . . . I . . . " from Tumor, the home doctor." Grant's brief was, I by a compassor, a man of art and who kept a stray of art and Valentine streets, though the box would be sure to be a "love present" world of whisky. This will be its cost, and it brought a spark at the beverage market, according to Turner, as honored the new English method of coloring strong liqueurs, and always insisted upon having to write, but in some cases he started on the court, "Mum." It is a great world usably. It is like a number now, get a whiskey. When "I am not with you, but with an Mishap in Windsor, later discovered in the Spanish American War, to which the ship He was every and other, future and housing. "Yes, your long, with long laugh" to ourselves. "Yes, say I "Then why is your long, with long laugh?" thundered the cry. "Why and little boy." I explained that it wasn't convenient just now, for the President of the United States to join him in a con- ference, and stating that unless he turned in Liberian army, I would hang him and Seyfoy too. There could have been a terrific pattition in a minute, but I instructed whole to turn several provisories from the floor. At the same time I told Amelia to turn loose a clothing gun now the f. The officer was tro- When President Grant as in for his credentials, he said "I shall hold you just as response how as I do the Ambassador at the Court of St James." The Negro took the test, and by windows, reading made himself an authority on inter "I'm very glad to see you," roared Bismarck, the man of blood and iron, in his thunderous voice. The Crown Prince, now the Emperor, was more impatient. He inquired particularly as to the condition of the Negroes in the United States, and paid Turner the compliment of expressing astonishment at his career. In England Turner was presented to the late King Edward VII, who had often succeeded to the throne, and was entertained at Windsor. first year of President Hays administration Turner was re- called to his own request, as he could meet with-star the deadly chas- set of Liberia. He had been the first to be appointed a Minis- tor of the United States accredited He was instrumental in obtaining the possession of the Cherokee nation about $1,000,000. He is now interested with Judge Laughlin and Robert H. Kane of St Louis in a suit favorably dated 1 February 20, 1911, by the United States Court of Claims, establishing the title to oil lands in Oklahoma valued at between $10,000,000 and $12,000,000. He is also prosecuting claims for Negroes formerly the slaves of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes, in which he has already won for them 100,000 acres of land. Associated with him in these last cases are Probate Judge Thomas B. Crane and Harry I Cantwell of Saint Louis. Should they be successful, it would that they will divide the land for a round million the administration of President Richard Turrer won the test in these Indian cases, involving a property of $75,000. For this service he voted fifteen thousand dollars. The man was paid twenty and John W. Noble of New York, the secretary of the Internal Revenue Department, and through Judge George H. Shields, who was at that time Judge W. at the Internal Department. he has acted a representative of Punjab India of India. L. T. COPRISON NATION, 2610 towns, persons of mixed Negro and Louisiana blood, which were striken from the roll by the Department of the Immigration, have been ordered restored by the United States Court of Claims. In Government has appealed to the Supreme Court, which is certain to attain the successor of the lower court. In this case properly amounting from 70 to two million dollars is involved. The legal fees in which Turner will share will be approximately $1,000,000. Another sum, possibly as large, may come to turn through the Choctaw Chickasaw cases. Bills are now perdu in Congress for the reopening of the trials, so as to admit the names of about 5,000 persons of Indian and Negro descent who are now exiled from tribal rights. It is probable that the bills will be acted upon next autumn; and if the legislation is favorable, about 10,000 individual cases will be filed. In all property worth approximately $70,000,000 is concerned in the Choctaw Chickasaw case." Despite his acquaintance with many of the illustrious men of the world and his own remarkable career, Torrer has remained as modest and unassuming as when he ran chores for Capt Grant. In all the negotiations which he has conducted with the various departments of the Government, he has permitted his white colleagues to take prominent roles, while he was content to suppress himself in the background until summoned to court forward. The first Negro school in Missouri was founded in Kansas City by J. Hilton Turner in 1868. The school commissioners, were ex-Confederates and refused to appropriate in salary for him. Every Saturday eight on so, he says, Jesus James, the celebrated landstt, rode over from Liberty, Mo. shot up Kansas City and robbed its citizens. Then he would gallop to the Negro school, discharge his pistols in the air and shout: We are Fighting Your Battles and always on the Job. Help Whisky to Gen. Grant at Shiloh. Here is the story of the whisky consumed at the battle of Shiloh by Gen. Grant as revealed by J. Milton Turner, the Negro who served the historic beverage to the Federal chieftain. Newspaper reports concerning Grant's alleged intoxication upon the field provoked him into a determination to resign from the army, and he would have done so, he limits in his memoirs, but for the circumstances of Gen. Sherman The Topeka Plaindealer "I was body servant of the Colonel of a Missouri regiment." Turner relates, "and on the morning of the battle of Shiloh fled across the country eight miles to escape the Confederates. Once I lay in the muddy water of a creek, submerged to my chin, and thunked Heaven I was 12. 1. Had I been white I should certainly have been seen "When I got near the river, the commander of a battery of artillery told me to go to the wharf and see whether Gen. Grant had arrived. He had just come, and I showed him the way to the battery. "You should have been here two hours ago," the commander shouted at Gen. Grant. He replied slowly: "I was fiving things for Sherman to turn the flank of the rebel charge. Have you got anything to drink?" "The artilleryman told me to go to his tent and fill three quart bottles with white whisky from the barrel. When I returned, Gen. Grant poured a pit of the liquid into a big cup and drank it at one draft. By Settling Part or All of Your "Several newspaper correspondents were with Gen. Grant, and I saw them busily taking notes. One was Joseph B. McCullough, afterwards editor of the Saint Louis Globe-Democrat. I heard one of the correspondents say to him "Give Giant I am your pater Joe." "Gin Giant wanted me to carry whisky for him whatever he wanted at the two to the front, but I was to frightened by the grape-shot. Goodly be had one of his orderlies do it for him. "Although Giant Giant drank quantities of whisky, it did not seem to affect him in the least. To my knowledge, he perfectly does at the battle of Shiloh." S Rerective Fall's of Oakley, Logan county is true Hue and a bold, brave, fearless, manly man. He believes in justice and fair play to all men regardless of race or previous condition. The nation would be best at the law-makers in the several states were made up of men like Mr. Pallas. In explaining his vote on Representative Hert's "Jun Crow" marriage bill Mr. Pallas ended his objection in writing which was read before the House and appears below: "As a matter of justice to the 178,000 colored troops, who fought in the war of the Rebellion of whom 2,000 were from Kansas and 900 of a later generation from this state, who fought in the Spanish-American war; and, If You are Not on our subscription list, you should start with the next issue WHEREAS, We fail to remember that out of our white population one in every 100 was a soldier in the Spanish war, while from our colored population there was one soldier in every 50; while in the war of the Rebellion, they were fighting for their own freedom, the latter war had no such selfish aim. "While there is room for honest difference of opinion concerning the intermarriage of races, there should be no difference of opinion in the face of these facts, about classing the colored race in the same ball with the epileptic and insane. About which latter classes there is no difference of opinion concerning their right to marry or their value to the state. I vote no." A PORTER CLUB FORMED A "Porter for Commissioner" club was organized last night at 618 Kansas avenue by a number of friends of William Porter, candidate for commission of parks and public buildings. This is the first candidates' club organized in the present city campaign. The fifty men who attended the preliminary organization meeting of the club last night decided to form a similar club in every precinct in the city to boost their candidate for the position now held by K. R. Statt. and will appreciate your work. wl