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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Fifteenth Yen. "AN IDEAL CHURCH!" Rev. Biggers, Presents an Able Paper. Eloquent Leavenworth Devine Tells the Kansas City Ministerial Alliance How to Build Such an Institution. The word "Ideal" means an exture Idea; Mental—existing in imagination only; the highest and best conceivable; the perfect model; the highest conception of anything. An "Ideal Church" means the highest conception of the methods which govern the church. There are many methods essentially necessary to produce a model church, for a church is like the body of a man, it is made up of many elements, chiefly which are the heart, hand and backbone. An ideal body cannot successfully exist without an ideal head. Christ was and is the great ideal head of the church, with a faultless character so said the Roman Governor, who exclaimed in one of the most trying hours in human history—"I find no fault in him." Now to the thinking mind that is willing to reason, we find that the pastor being divinely called and officially authorized is the local head of the church; and now it becomes a case "Like priest like people. If you would have an ideal church, you must of necessity have an ideal pastor; hence the burden of proof is upon the writer to give some ideas relative to an ideal pastor as the antidote to the "Ideal Church." An Ideal Pastor in brief is a man well qualified for his work and able at all times to "deliver the goods." This pastor like a wise huntsman takes his gun and goes to the woods and lakes, with all kinds of ammunition and with this ammunition he uses the best judgment. He does not shoot bird shot at a deer; neither does he use buck shot to kill snow birds, but everything to its proper place. There is no question of doubt but what an ideal pastor can chisel out ultimately an ideal church. Henry Ward Beecher in his lectures on perching under the head of "They Educate the People," has this to say about ministers shaping the people through prayer meeting. I quote: "I notice that in prayer meetings which have grown up under a minister who illustrates, all the members of the church illustrate too, they all begin to see visions, and to catch likenesses and resemblances. This becomes a habit, and it is to them a pathfinder or a starfinder. It leads men to truth not only in one aspect, but in all its bearings, and to make analogies and illustrations for themselves, and thus brings them into the truth." Therefore the illustrative pastor brings up his congregation to understand the truth more easily than by any other method. A minister, to mould a rounded-out ideal church, must be a man of close observation. He must see every one in his congregation, both young and old, great and small. Observation is a wonderful asset toward forming an ideal church. The genius on commercial law peeps in on the plant of observation and has this to say. I quote: Observation is a faculty susceptible of culture; and is capable of becoming a mighty power." In other words he who would get on top and shape the destinies of an organization must keep his eyes; ears and mind open. He must be quick, alert and ready." It was said by Wellington that the presence of Napoleon added more strength and inspiration to the army than forty thousand additional troops. Professor Gordy in his psychological notes, that are studied extensively by the State University of Nebraska, has this to say in substance on "Idealism," v1z: "The teachers may not be able to arouse the child or pupil's mind with an idea, but the teacher may seek to become the pupil's ideal and thus catch the mind of the student and give him the idea later. So the pastor who first arrives to become the ideal for his congregation will have but little difficulty in shaping his following into an ideal church. Second and last thought, is the "Ideal Church" Having presented you a brief receipt for an "Ideal Pastor" we feel as though we will have but a meager task in telling the essentials for an ideal church First step for an "Ideal Church" may well be based on the statement of our Lord and Master who said: "If any man will come after me, let him first day himself and take up the cross and follow me." We find the chief corner stone for an "Ideal Church" in self-denial. The pastor or the forerunner of the ideal church is very much acquainted with the rules of self denial; and if he does not understand them well, surely in the course of time the people will teach him, at least this is the experience of the writer. Promptness should play an important part in erecting or constructing an ideal church. Jesus came into the world on time, and went out on time and we quote from the Master's lips viz: "I have given you an example that you should do as I have done, to you." An ideal church begins on time and quits on time. An ideal church is one that I salways wide awake physically as well as spiritually. We underscore the word physically, meaning that the members of the church should sit in church with their eyes open and not sit on the front seats and in the amen corners looking like sleeping care. Honeaty. Paul said: "Owe no man anything." An ideal church is one that pays its debts. There is just as much religion in paying your church obligations as there is in paying your grocery, butcher and coal bill, and to beat a church debt because you can is down right dishonesty, and a dishonest person cannot be an ideal Christian. Social Side. The point on which attention must be fixed is simply this, that the test of the efficiency of the church must be found in the sociat conditions of the community to which it ministers. Its business is to Christianize that community. There is no question but that the resources are placed within its reach by which this business may be done. If it is done, the church may hope to hear the commendation, "Well done, good and faithful servant! If it is not done, no matter how many other gains are made, the church must expect the condemnation of its Master. It must not be gathered from this argument that the church in modern life is a failure. There may be discouraging signs, reasons for solicitude; but it may appear, after all, that the signs are on the whole encouraging. We are not maintaining that the social tendencies in modern society are all downward; far from it. We are simply pointing out that it is only observing these tendencies that we can judge whether or not the church is fulfilling its mission. It is greatly to be foared, however, that many of the churches of the present day fail to apply this test to themselves. Their social responsibility is by no means so clear to them as it ought to be. Indeed, there are not a few among them that spurn it altogether, declaring that their business is to save souls; that the condition of the social order is no concern of theirs. There is some reason to believe that phrases of this kind are often used without due consideration of their meaning. What is meant by the saving of a soul? Is not the one gain from which souls need to be saved the sin of selfishness? Is not the death that threatens the souls of men, from which we seek to rescue them, simply the result of the violation of Christ's law of love? What is salvation but bringing them back to covenant of this law? And this law finds expression in the social order—can find expression no where else. It is the law of our social relations. What possible evidence can you have that a soul is saved until you see it entering into social relations and behaving properly in them. It is, to be feared that these very simple truths are not always so well understood as they should be. There TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 18. 1913. is a notion that salvation is something metaphysical, or legal, or sentimental; that it consists in the belief of certain propositions or the experience of certain emotions. But all this is delusivie. If it is with the heart that man believeth, he "believeth unto righteousness;" that is the destination of his faith; and unless his faith goes that way and reaches that goal, there is no salvation in it. Righteousness is the result of saving faith; and "he that doeth righteousness is righteous"—none else. Righteousness is right relations—first with God, and then with men. And no man can have any evidence that he is in right relations with God except as he finds himself in right relations with men. Last Obedience. Obedience is essential to complete an ideal churchman. "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of moa said he of old." The very word "yoke" carries with it obedience. For you can do neither of the two without obeying Christ was the highest idealist that ever lived on earth; and it was said of him that he became obedient even unto the death of the cross. No stubborn, hard head, rebellious churchman can be an ideal parishoner. We must obey ere we command. Therefore an ideal church is one that has mottos hung on its walls reading thus: "Thy will be done not mine." Having said and lived this to the best of their ability, the case rests with him who knoweth the hearta of all men who said, "I will never leave then nor forsake thee." I thank you very much. WAS IN FAVOR OF PEACE. But King Menelik Knew all About the Fighting Game. If King Menelik of Abyssinia—Menelik II, Negul Negust, King of Kings of Ethiopia, Victorious, Lion of the Tribe, Lieutenant of God, Descendant of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba—is dead the most remarkable representative of the negroid race has passed away at the age of 69. It is not certain yet, however, that the wily old Ethiopian is dead. He has been killed off by dispatches on three former occasions, only to be heard from a little later "doing business at the old stand." The French newspapers have used his obituary many times, and once one of them published a detailed account of his imposing obsequies from a staff correspondent. It has been definitely known, however, that he has been ill for a long time. He suffered several strokes of apoplexy. The record of Menehdi will compare most favorably with that of any modern sovereign, even if his domain was in Darkest Africa. When he ascended the throne Ethiopia was divided into petty states and principalities, constantly at war. He welcomed and fostered commerce with the outside world and introduced coined money as a medium of exchange. Essentially a man of peace, yet he headed an army which administered one of the most humiliating defeats of its history to Italy, which sought to establish a protectorate over the kingdam. This was in 1895-1896, and two years later England ceded to him 8,000 miles of territory, formerly absorbed in the interest of peace. With it all he died with his life's great ambition unsulfilled. "I want to extend the limits of Abysinia to Khartum and Victoria Nyanza, restoring the ancient boundries of Ethiopia," he once said. England had something to say on that, and Menelik was far too wine to enter upon the argument.—New York Sun. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE NOTES Facts Purnished by the National Negro Business League. The Home Delicatessen and Grocery is the name of a new Negro Grocery store in Chicago. Cannonville, Georgia, is a Negro town owned and controlled wholly by Negroes. It has an industrial school and many businesses. Hanford, California, has a colored population of 230, owning approximately $200,000 worth of property. In Muslogee, Oklahoma, the colored people are said to own and op- estate thirty-one brick buildings for business purposes. The Mosaic Temples of Arkansas are authorizing the erection of a four story brick temple, the structure to cost $50,000.00. 0 In a recent report the Douglas Industrial Association, of Hot Springs, Ark, lists its disbursements as $6,444.43; pay to agents $3,000; ledger assets; waiving deposits, fixtures, etc., $22,433.82. --- The Mutual Aid Board of the Grand Lodge United Brothers of Houston, Texas, reports the total receipts for three months as $42,735 37. The managers set aside $20,000 to pay death claims for the quarter. Reports show that the Grand Lodge owns in its name property worth $200,000 in two cities, which brings in a revenue cost $60,000.00. --- The Quick Printing Company is a thriving printing house of Birmingham, Ala. Of the 132,685 inhabitants of Birmingham, 52,305 are Negroes. A conservative estimate places the average earnings of the Negro labor of the city at $100,000 per month. A movement in the form of a realty company has been launched in that city to capture and handle more of this Negro money. --- The North Dakota Coal Company is a Negro mining firm which has recently fallen into the hands of Messrs. Ruffin and Adams of Chicago. The company is said to be installing $250,000 worth of new and up-to-date machinery, and will soon be in operation again. Much of the new machinery is the invention of Colnelo Ruffin. The company has purchased, in addition to the mining machinery, 1,000 acres of land. --- The colored citizens of Denver, Col. have organized what is to be known as the Colorado Commercial Alliance. This organization is to act for the social and commercial interest of both the city of Denver and the state. The war, earning capacity of the Negro of Denver alone is $2,000,000. The Alliance, while not engaged in business itself, will see to it that a good share of this money is circulated among Negro business men, promoting business and giving employment to Negro boys and girls. 0 The Prudential Savings Bank of Stirlingham, Ala., celebrated its 20th anniversary by announcing total deposits of $50,000. This institution boasts of being the only one "of its and in the country" to start business with a paid capital of $25,000. The bank carries burglary insurance and is bonded with the United States Guaranty and Fidelity Company. It does not loan to its officers and employees. The officers themselves are said to represent individually "a combined responsibility of more than $150,000." "A Back to the Farm" Association is being formed by the Negroes of New Orleans. The purpose of the organization is to raise a million dollars. With this they will purchase large tracts of land, which will be cut up into ten acre plots. They will erect cottages of not less than three rooms on each plot and furnish mules and equipment for farming. "Applicant to pay not less than two per cent (2 per cent) per annum on the amount invested on his plot, which two per cent (2 per cent) shall be credited as a part payment on the principals, and six per cent (6 per cent) as interest charged on sale price of farm. All proce of farm. All moneys paid on principal shall revert to the general fund. From such portion of the interest as may be necessary, industrial schools, non-sectarian in character, shall be erected." --- The Standard Life Insurance Company of Atlanta, Ga., has at last secured license to operate in the state of Georgia. The insurance laws of Georgia require a deposit of $100,000 in registered municipal bonds with the state treasurer, the financial statement duly certified by a public accountant and approval, by the insurance commissioner of the state. All this has been done and the company has now opened offices in the new Odd Fellows' building at Atlanta. This is the first old line legal reserve life insurance company to do business. with a paid up capital stock of $100,000 to write insurance on the lives of colored people, and the only company of its kind operated, controlled and officered by Negroes anywhere in the world. It reports that more than $400,000 in applications for insurance are waiting to be passed upon. --- GENERAL RACE NEWS. The Lincoln State bank of Chicago is to have a big new bank building on State street with all up-to-date appointments. The Union City News is a new Negro paper of Union City, Tex. This town is owned and operated by Negroes. The District Grand Lodge No. 18, G. U. O. of O. F., Invited the general public to Atlanta, Ga., to the grand opening of the $100,000 Odd Fellows hall, on April 1, 1913. --- New York city is said to have a colored daily newspaper called the "Gazette." Its chief point of interest it is said, is that the staff is to be made up of Negroes who are "rich in experience as Journalists." --- The Los Angeles Liberator contains a glowing account of the activity now being displayed by well-to-do Negroes in that section in the matter of building business houses for Negroes. It mentions one man who will invest $40,000 along this line. The colored people of Los Angeles are the best housed of any in a city of like size in the United States, The Liberator claims. ```markdown ``` Albuquerque, New Mexico, is to have an up-to-date Negro Fashion store. "A fine line of hats and hair goods" and "a complete line of Parisian fashions" are what the proprietress advertises. A firm known as Brown and Parson has recently opened a modern garage in Albuquerque. Their cars with their valuation are one Chalmers, $1,450; one Pierce and Arrow, $1,650; one Thomas Flyer, $1,690; one Llmousine, $7,500. 4 4 4 "Banking Day Along Industrial and Financial Lines" is the headline of a big circular put out by a Colored Citizens' committee of Memphis, Tenn. The exercise is a sort of rally to attract the Negro to banking and business houses, conducted by members of his own race. The circular strikes a high and appealing note. It comprehends the laborer and wage earner, encouraging them to save and teaching them the way to a bank where their patronage is courted. --- Negroes now edit and publish 400 newspapers and periodicals. They own 100 insurance companies, 300 drug stores and 10,000 grocery and other stores. There are 300,000 or more working in trades and other occupations requiring skill—blacksmiths, carpenters, cabinet makers, masons, miners, engineers, iron and steel workers, factory operators, gold and silver workers, printers, lithographers, engravers, tool and cutlery makers, etc.—Freeman. WESTERN UNIVERSITY NOTES. The Vesper hour was spent pleasantly and profitably last Sunday, with an address by Father Willet and Society. Western University is all vague with preparation for commencement. We are always recipients of good address and honored with high personages but we were heartily pleased to have with us last Tuesday two ladies engaged in work of racial uplift, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Davis, of Chicago, the national organizer of the National Association for Colored Women and Mrs. R. E. L. Bailey, of Kansas City, Mo. Both of these tollers for uplift of down trodden humanity gave excellent talks which shall long be remembered. Western University is always anxious to acquire more good and we earnestly ask all lovers of the race to bring us a message of cheer and food for, thought. Miss Helen Minnie is indimposed at this writing. Miss Freddie Martin of Olathe, is out again after a weeka illness. Friday night, April 18th the oratorical contest concert will be given in the auditorium. Let all friends of the two cities come out. A splen- Price $1.50 Per Year. did musical program will be rendered. Western University will some day have the pleasure of producing a second Colridge Taylor, we hope. Mr. John Sellers, one of our graduates and now bandmaster and orchestral director is doing commendable work which brings much credit to our institution. The entrance to Stanley Hall has been remodeled and is now almost complete. It was very much needed and will improve the appearance of the building very much. The students reception rooms have been furnished with new furniture, new carpets and tapestry and are indeed very home like. The students are simply overjoyed with them as they have been overlooked so long. The new benches which adorn the front of the ladies dormitory come in handy these pleasant days. The young men of the iron working department made the comfortable red iron benches that adorn their tennis court and the buildings. At last the old water tank, which has stood in the circle between the group of buildings has been removed. Prof. Jones and the engineers disposed of the last steel rail yesterday and leaves the clear sight now between the campus and the river. Preparations is being made to lay the brick side walk around the campus and to the girl's dormitory. This wo certainly appreciate. Last Friday the Choral Society, under Prof. Jackson's direction, rendered a musical program at the Central Ave. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kansas. Each selection was heartily enriched and the audience seemed pleased at the rendition of the program, which ran from the Negrofolk songs to the classics. The question is frequently asked, "What are your graduates doing?" Here is a partial answer: One is a wealthy stockdealer and farmer in western Kansas, controlling and owning 1,000 acres of land; one is engaged in the clothing business in Moberly, Mo.; one is a practicing physician in Kansas City, Kan.; six are clergymen located in different sections; seven are now officially connected with their alma mater, to-wit; librarian, assistant in science and mathematics, assistants in music, assistant in the commercial department, stenographer in the fiscal agent's office, registrar and bandmaster. Forty-five are teaching school in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Alabama, Kentucky, Arizona, and Washington, D. C., and one in the auditor's office at Tuskegee Institute. Twenty-one are pursuing higher courses in universities from Boston to California; three have received degrees from other colleges; one a diploma from Howard University; five have enlisted in the United States army, one of whom is a commissioned officer; one served three years as a noncommissioned officer in the Philippines, receiving an honorable discharge and several medals as an expert marksman; one has served as secretary to ex-Congressman Meklejohn of Nebraska; five are successful farmers; one is a general bookkeeper in a Negro bank; one is a secretary of a real estate corporation in Texas; ten are engaged in dreammaking and tailoring; four are serving as government railway postal clerks; nineteen are stenographers; eight are music teachers; and six are trained nurses. It will be seen from the above fact that Western University graduates do not, as a rule, disappear from view; but, instead, enter into active and productive life. 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 move him. WOMENS CLUBS TO MEET. The State Federation of Women's clubs will meet at Lawrence, Kansas, June 18 and 19. All new clubs desiring membership this body are required to make application by April 19th. Please send $2.00 membership fee with your application Old clubs please send $2.00 membership fee not later than May 19. For further information address Mrs. A. L. Pattar, Corresponding Secretary, 1231 Buchanan St., Topeka, Kansas. A Sure Gift To Poultry Success. ever offered on the subject and is published only by us. The price is only 20 cents —about one-third the price of a spring chicken. 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We mourn the loss of this beloved ter, and sympathize with the reaved family. Funeral service were conducted from the A. M. church by Rev. Teal Sunday at noon. The club reception given by I White a few evenings ago was "As the date of the 'harmony conference at Topeka draws nearer the Republican and Progressive Kansas newspapers are generally committing themselves in favor of it. In fact, the harmony sentiment is growing so rapidly that the editors who still withhold their endorsement are becoming conspicuous by reason of the smallness of their numbers. When the plan was first proposed there was some doubt in the minds of its promoters whether the time was yet ripe for a get-together meeting. The Progressive bosses were strongly opposed to it, and it was believed that these leaders exercised a more powerful influence over the rank and file of Progressives than they really did. "A very large proportion of those voters who took the Roosevelt end of the recent unpleasantness in Kansas have thought the matter out for themselves. While they are still attached to the Progressive idea as a general thing, they are realizing that the only way to accomplish results is through the Republican party. The dwindling of the Bull Moose organization both state and national is impressing the sensible Progressives that they can hope for nothing from that quarter. All the noisy bluster and extravagant claims of the self-appointed leaders have come to naught. The only tangible result of the Republican split has been the turning over of the state to the Democrat, which is a very poor victory, to say the least, for those who had planned to "regenerate" Kansas. "Such men as Stubbs, White, Sartin and Allen burned their bridges behind them when they repudiated the Republican party to follow Roosevelt, and they are not expected to come back or to give any encouragement to the harmony movement. But the rank and file of Kansas Progressives are in favor of rescuing the state from Democratic rule, and they know that the only way to do that is for Republicans and Progressives to get together again in one party. The main causes of separation have disappeared and the bitter feeling has subsided. Harmony is in the air both in state and nation and Republicans of all shades of belief will get together on a working basis and undo the mischief that was done last November. And the frantic efforts of the unreconciled leaders cannot mar the plan." And it's possible that this bunch of wild geraniums will fade away into forgetfulness and then bloom again in another form and be at rest at home once more. Even Arthur Capper, Bull Moose candidate for governor, is letting the light shine thru the blits in his head. Rev. B. M. Strauff left Thursday for St. Louis, Mo., to attend the bedside of a sick son. Four candidates were baptized last Sunday morning by Rev. Meal in the river. All the churches seem to be progressing nicely. The A. M. P. church plans to give a week fair the first week in May, which bids fair to be a decided success. Rev. Warren was a visitor at Cherryvale this week. Miss Alice Fluellen returned Friday evening, after spending the week in Coffeyville. Hrm. Alexander Harris being ap- Sauc con ing An qu have ma he of se PASSING COMMENT BY JOHN M DORSEY Many people are told that success depends on one's own self, but in a great majority of cases it depends on chance and every man does not get the chance. People might as well be pleasant as to be cross and crabbed, jolly as well as sad. Try it once and the world will seem different. Enough of the states in the union have ratified the amendment to the United States constitution permitting the election of United States Senators by popular vote. Just what the difference will be remains to be seen. Congress is grinding away on the tariff, and while they are grinding the world turns over just the same as it did before, but many people had an idea that the minute the tariff tinkering commenced that the earth would case to turn on its axis. The new chief of police claims that he wants no men on the police force who use liquor, and yet one of the first men he appointed worked in a place where booze was dispensed and where the sheriff's force raided and captured a quantity of booze. No doubt this said man who now dons a star knew of the existence of this booze, but there is no evidence that he endeavored to have this illegal sale of booze stopped. --- --- The Rev. Gordon, who bought so much booze during the recent city campaign and endeavored so hard to show that Topeka was one of the "wettest" towns on God's footstool, seems to have succeeded better than he thought, in fact he succeeded so well that California liquor men are using his arguments to prove that prohibition in Kansas is a failure. Rev. Gordon, however, wants the general public to understand, and especially the "dry" element in California, that he didn't mean what he said during the campaign. Campaign lies are one thing and hypocrisy is another, but Gordon doesn't care which is which so long as he thinks he is carrying his point. It seems to a man up a tree that when a man is being tried for his life for murder that the state ought to be able to state clearly and plainly as to how the murder was committed, but it seems that when a man is arrested on half-cocked evidence he can be tried on a hundred and one different counts for the same offense, therefore forcing a defendant to defend himself against the field. It is an awful tough proposition to go up against, but if so learned a man as a judge of the court says it is all right, it must be so. Under this ruling a person can be shot to death and a suspect found guilty of killing him by means of a razir or club. It's a dead cinch that a man can't choke a person to death and then drown him, or vice versa, neither can a man be clubbed to death and then killed by being stabbed. The law certainly has some crooked binks in its makeup. THE SPIRIT OF HARMONY Under the above caption the Kansas City Journal says some pertinent things concerning the "harmony" meeting scheduled for June 3, in Topeka, and it seems to think that the Bull Moose leader, Stubbs, White, Allen, and "Un Sortain" Sartin have so effectively burned the bridges to blind them that there is no hope for Uncle Sam Poultry Book Uncle Sam Poultry Book Here's just the book you are looking for. It tells you all about how to succeed with chickens. It is a compilation of the reports of work done by the U. S. Government. It therefore has Uncle Sam's backing and authority. It is a book of plain and reliable instructions on how to handle the poultry business. It is the changed publication Five Years Guarantee. Sixty Days Free Trial. Freight Paid. night, died suddenly while going from her chair to the bed. We all mourn the loss of this beloved sister, and sympathize with the bereaved family. Funeral services were conducted from the A. M. E. church by Rev. Teal Sunday afternoon. The club reception given by Mrs. White a few evenings ago was a success. The assistance renudered the A. M. E. church choir by Mr. V. B. Brady, formerly of Kingfisher, Ok., with the cornet is indeed commendable, and the reporter wishes to join with the many others in remarks of commendation. With such talent in our midst why can't Independence have a brass band? Wake up young men! As Mr. Brady will be here for some time we have a number of young ladies who will make it pleasant for him, no doubt. Will you stay? Speak up! We delight in having such young men among us. We again note another death in our midst—Mrs. Battle. The remains were taken to Cherryvale for Interment. Quito a number from here accompanied the remains. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow. The recent cold spell prevented the reorganization of the literary club at the A. M. E. church Thursday night of last week, and the president desires all to be on hand at the next meeting. Last Monday evening a number of friends gathered at the home of Mr. Francis Bell to help him celebrate his birthday anniversary. In behalf of the young people Miss Nondus Scott presented to Mr. Bell a beautiful gold stick pin and tie holder. The evening was spent in music and games, after which a three-course luncheon was served. At a late hour all departed for their homes, wishing Mr. Bell many more happy birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Arnett entertained a number of friends on Wednesday evening of last week at whist. The evening was spent in cards and laughter, after which the hostess served dainty refreshments. Mrs. A. Newton departed Saturday morning for Lawrence, Kas., for a visit with her son, Mr. C. N. Pierson, Pierson. Invitations were issued for a dinner to be given by Mrs. Edw. Camper Thursday evening. Mr. T. J. Gordon was a passenger to Omaha last Friday morning. If you are a constant reader of The Plaindealer you will not be behind the times Keep posted. When in Kansas City and in want of a nice room call on Mrs. Miss Boch. 420 East 6th street. Mme.M.Beard, Hair Specialist. Mme.M.Beard, Hair Specialist. AGENTS WANTED Mme.M. Beard, INDEPENDENCE, KAN. BEATRICE, NEBRASKA. ```markdown ``` Farm and Garden FOR FUTURE PORK. How to Handle the Squeakers and Their Dams to Get Best Results. In raising hogs cheaply it is necessary to begin with the sows. They must be fed well in order to produce a good litter of strong, vigorous pigs Oats are a splendid feed. They are a well balanced food. Corn is not suitable. It is too fattening. Also provide plenty of pure water. Exercise is necessary. This can be provided by feeding the oats on a feeding floor, scattering them thinly. It is not necessary to grind the oats. The sows should be handled so one can go up to them at any time. A good time to hure them farrow is about April 1. A good place is a stall in the horse or cow barn. The time of farrowing can be deterred quite exactly. The milk comes into the tents four to six hours before farrowing. Don't feed the sow for twenty-four hours after farrowing, but give her slightly warmed water. They feed some feed like oats and some shorts. When the little pigs are five or six weeks old begin feeding them some grain feed like ground oats. A good THE way is to fence off their trough so the sow can't get to it. Wean the pig when about twelve weeks old. A good pasture should be provided For early spring a rye pasture is one This can be followed by a mixed pasture, as follows: Peas, two bushels per acre; barley, one bushel, and rapa, three to four pounds. Some grain should be fed, as the pasture alone will not be sufficient. Then plant a patch of aquaw corn. The pigs can be turned into this the middle of August. The sows that are to be used for breeding should not be turned into the corn, but keep them on the pasture and feed some grain, as oats or shorts. This requires the minimum of labor and makes cheap pork. An expensive hog house is not necessary. A straw shed will answer very well. Set up some posts in a circle, with an alley leading to the east. Put woven wire fence on the posts and some poles on top. Throw the straw ever it when thrashing. The A shaped houses are fine for the sows after they have farrowed.-W. H. Lanzon, Super intendent Hettinger Substation, N. D. The greatest advantage in dairy farming is its relation to the fertility of the soil. No other system of farming excels it in this respect, and but few equal it. A farm used for dairy purposes does not love in fertility, but gains, and may be used for this purpose almost indefinitely. Drilling Oate la Rest. Oats which are drilled usually yield just a little better than when broadcast. Because of the uniform covering less seed is required and the ripening is more even. Quick Work With Alfalfa. Alfalfa land should be dislaced as early in the spring as the ground is in condition, as alfalfa starts rather promptly and will be injured if it is already under way "GOING TO LAW." According to a recent decision of the United States supreme court, the states have no power to annual contracts be between railroads and shippers limiting the liability for loss of interstate shipments. Where a tennant from year to year remains in possession after the expiration of the year with the acquiescence of the landlord and without a new agreement a tenancy for a new year on the date is created.—Grizwold Versus Brantford, Conn. US All Rep. 187. You cannot compel the mail carrier to leave his regular route so as to come within a quarter of a mile of your home if it lies one half mile or more from his route. 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PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG. KANSAS Office: 124½ E. Third St. Phones: Office 1473; Res. 1945. Diagnosis of Wounds Specialty. meeting of the executive board of the State Federation. The ladies of the Modest Art club will sew at the Orphanage Thursday, the 17th. Mrs. Rev. Brooks entertained the Unity Sewing circle of St. Paul A. M. E. church Friday. A delicious lunch was served. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, 25. In the matter of the estate of Joseph Martin, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of April, A. D., 1913, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed administrator of the estate of Joseph Martin, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern, themselves accordingly. SPENCER E. HALL, Administrator. First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, April 11, 1913. Medicine DELEASES OF THE Bladder, Setting, Inability of Old Control Their Water. 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Mr. Joseph Anderson and family are glad to be out after having been quarantined for about four weeks. All are looking well. The A. M. E. church received a new coat of paint and papering in fact the whole interior was renovated, and everything looks bright. Rev. Duncan, pastor of Second Baptist church, is conducting a revival and much interest is being taken for success in the effort. Mrs. John Crawford spent a couple of days in Joplin last week. Quite a large delegation went to Chetopa to witness the baptizing April 13th. Misses Anderson and Washington attended services at Chetopa Sunday night. DEATH COMES TO After an Illness of more than a Year She Passes Away at Her Home in Leavenworth, Kansas. Miss Goldie Young, one of the most popular and widely known young ladies in Leavenworth, died Sunday morning at her residence, 423 Klown street, after a lingering illness. Miss Young was born and reared in Leavenworth, and being of a refined and gentle disposition, naturally possessed a large number of friends. She attended the public and high schools of this city and was a graduate of the Leavenworth Business college. Miss Young was a member of Bethel A. M. E. church, an ardent Sunday School worker, and a prominent member of the choir for several years. She possessed a beautiful voice and was always a cheerful participant in any musical event. She was a member of the Leavenworth Summer Girls club of Leavenworth, which was organized by the younger set of society girls in 1904. Miss Young was for many years a member of Fidelity chapter No. 9, O. E. S., having presided for two years as matron of the order. The funeral services were held on Wednesday morning under the auspices of the chapter from Bethel A. M. E. church. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Biggare, assisted by the Rev. John Gregg. A profusion of foral offerings from the many friends of the deceased testified as to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by them. Burial at Mt. Muncie cemetery. . CHOUTEAU, OKLA. Robert Edward, the oldest son of Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Ross, was born near Ft. Gibson, Okla., Feb. 2, 1877, and died at the home of his parents near this place April 7th, 1913, aged thirty-six years, two mos. and four days. He was a member of the Brushy Creek Baptist church and died in the full triumph of the faith. He called his mother to his dying bed and told her he was going home to live with Jesus. He had a peaceful hour in which to die, surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves a wife, one child, Homer, three brothers, five sisters and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his demise. The funeral was conducted by Rev. G. W. McLendon of Ft. Gibson, ably assisted by Revs. Crawford and Tanner. Rev. McLendon preached a soul-stirring sermon, selecting for his text Job 9:12. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in this their hour of bereavement. We watched him breathing thro' the night, His breathing soft and low, As in his breast the wave of life Kept heaving to and fro. So silently he seemed to speak, So slowly moved about As we had lent him half our pow- To oke his living out. Our every hope belled our fears. Our fears our hopes belled, We thought him dying when he slept, And sleeping when he died. For when the moon came dim and and, And chill with early showers, His quiet eyelids closed—he had Another morn than ours. —A FRIEND. OLATHE, KANSAS. Sorrow at the Second Baptist church last Sunday were vary inter. setting and instructive. At 11 a. m. Rev. Wm. Jackson prescheduled an excellent sermon, after which ten candidates were baptized. This was also rally day, which was a success. Rev. Lewis of the A. M. E. church prescheduled in Hilladale last Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Jenkins spent the week-end in Kansas City visiting with relatives and friends. Mrs. M. E. Ross, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again. Mrs. Wm. Jackson and Mrs. Flemings of Kansas City spent Sunday in the city. The literary of the A. M. E. church meets every Friday night. Prof. R. H. Hughes is president. Misses Minnle and Maybelle Allen and Nellie Johnson spent Sunday in Kansas City. Miss Amelia Davis spent the week-end with her parents in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. John Baker had as their guests for dinner Sunday the following: Mrs. Emma Rose, Misses Blanche and Gladys Brady, Messra. Earl and Ketchum Snell, and Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Spring Hill. Miss Bessie Snell of Spring Hill, visited Mrs. F. S. Douglas Sunday. Mrs. Hattie Scott of Independence, Ma., spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Samuel Pratt. Mrs. Bessie Gilmore is still on the sick list. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Rev. H. H. McAllister of Bethel A. M. E. church gave a grand reception to his brother, Rev. A. J. McAllister, of the Lincoln Conference, on April 10th, at the Bethel A. M. E. church. A most delightful time was had. The following program was rendered by the good people: Anthem by the church choir; prayer by Prof. Henry; opening song, choir; address, Judge M. D. L. Cox; solo, Mrs. David Morris; instrumental solo, Mrs. Lulu Love; short talk, Prof. T. M. Henry; song, choir; short talk, Prof. W. A. Carter; short talk, Rev. H. H. McAllister; closing address, Rev. A. J. McAllister; song, choir, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." The following young ladies served ice cream and cake to about one hundred guests: Misses Annie Carter, Gertrude Bradley, Eva Cartright, Marie Claggetti, Pearl Martin, Louise Morris, Elsie Hailey. Rev. H. A. McAllister is pastoring at the M. E. church instead of at the A. M. E. church as stated last week. Mrs. Lonna Jones and Mrs. Ida Gilbert attended the funeral of Mrs. Mollis Battle at Cherryvale, Kans., last Wednesday, April 9th. Miss Lena Williams entertained at dinner Sunday complimentary to Miss Louvena Franklin of Winfield, Kas. Those present were Misses Lecha Brittian, Bennetta Webster, Leo Etta Roan, Mrs. A. D. Grant, Mrs. Freda Donnelly, and Mrs. Mrs. May Owens, of Pueblo, Colo. All enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Miss Blanche White and Mr. Chester Harris of Independence were in the city on Friday evening of last week, guests of Miss Lena Williams. Mrs. May Davis is on the sick list. The Macedonia Mission circle met last week with Mrs. W. M. Brilcy. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Crouch and son, Maurice, left last Saturday for Kansas City, Mo., to visit with Mrs. Crouch's sisters, Mrs. Helen Brown and Mrs. Lizzie Cole. Miss Frankie Robinson and brother, Major, were the honored guests of Miss Lucile Dorsey at Parsons last Sunday. The young people of the Macedonia church are planning to give a concert Thursday night, April 24, entitled "The Dry Bush." MAPLE HILL, KAN. Mish Grace Stanley is in Topeka visiting her sisters. Mrs Annie Miller of Topeka spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Mrs. George Oliver of Topeka, was here Saturday visiting the Oliver family. There will be batizing here the fourth Sunday in the month. Miss Ina Boot is on the sick list. Mrs. Birdle Gleen of Kansas City, is here visiting home folks. The birthday party given at the home of Miss G. Oliver was well attended. The young folks had a nice time and a dainty lunch was served at a late hour. The A. C. C. club met at the home of Solomon Stanley Saturday night. BUTCHINSON. KAN. The Imperial Art club met at the residence of Mrs. Gothard on E. W. April 3rd. After the regular business the roll was called and answered by "My Best Candy Recipe." This was embroidery day. Later the hostess served a delicious two course lunch. The club adjourned with their motto. The Imperial Art club met at the home of Mrs. Rosa Perkinson on 13th W. April 10th. The roll was answered by current events. A two course picnic lunch was enjoyed by all present. The club adjourned with the motto to meet with Mrs. Ona Rhoteen as hostess, 18th W. The revival services which have been going on for the past two weeks, at the C. M. E. church have closed and although there were no converts a general spiritual awakening was manifested throughout the city. Mr. Frank Taylor of Lyons, made a flying trip to the city. The Household of Ruth met in regular session Thursday afternoon with the M. N. G. in the chair. Miss Maude Barnett was elected as delegate to the grand lodge, which meets in Osage City. Mr. Willie Harrison is the only Negro student, who will graduate from the high school this year. He will be honored guest at several functions this spring. The banquet which was given by the high school Juniors to the Seniors at the Chalmers hotel was attended by Mr. Willie Harrison, Senior; Mr. Vern Watte, Isaac Butler and Cecil Harold, all Juniors. The above named being the only Negro students present. Miss Mabel Plummer who has been indisposed, is better at this writing. The Order of the Household of Ruth will give a drill the first of May for the benefit of the treasury. The Ladies Sewing Circle met at the A. M. E. church Friday at 8 o'clock under the presidency of Mrs. M. P. Johnson. Some good work is being accomplished. There were twenty-five ladies were present. At the conclusion of the sewing hour a very delicious lunch was served. The order of the Eastern Star met as usual Friday afternoon with an exceptionally good meeting. Each member was requested to help increase the membership so those who are eligible will be asked to join and assist in the progress. The bible train class met at the A. M. E. church Friday evening. Mrs. H. Broadus is teacher, and is doing very proficient work. SKETCH OF SAMUEL COLRIDGE TAYLOR. Read at the Sunday Forum by Mrs. C. M. Peal, Western University. From the National Review. The subject of this short sketch at the mentioning of whose name brings to us soft strains from "Hiawatha," vehement passionate harmonies of African pianoforte the soulful tones of his "Atonement," and the low weird music from the "Tale of Japan." All these delightful musical sensations are offered us by this great genius, Samuel C. Taylor; and proud we are to claim such a genius. The father of this distinguished Anglo-African composer was an African surgeon of Sierra Leon, who came to the British Isles to study medicine and later married an English lady. Colridge Taylor began writing music when quite a boy. He took up the violin also at an early age, and in 1890 entered "The Royal Academy of Music" where he studied composition under Sir Villiers Stanford. He was graduated from this institute in 1894 with honors. It has been truly said, the death of this great composer at the early age of 37 robbed the world of one of its noblest musicians and the Negro race of a great benefactor. Mr. Taylor was an active associate of the Royal College of Music, London; Conductor of Handel Choral Society and also had charge of the Choral Choir, orchestra and opera at Guild School of Music. He held many other prominent positions and filled them with credit. His compositions are varied and versatile, comprising songs, pianoforte, violin pieces, with orchestral accompaniment, a number of trios and quintets for string and clarinet also symphony and choral work. He holds a high place in the musical world for his individuality. Mr. Taylor is intensely racial in his compositions. Negro Folk Song having a great fascination for him, he composed an orchestral Rhapsody on Negro melodies for the Norfork Festival, 1910. He has been likened to Braham, who has done so much for the folk music, also Greig, who has by his Norwegian themes created a style all his own. We crown the poet lasting wreaths of ivy when he sings sweetly the "simple annals of the poor." Robert Burns will live as long as the republics of earth maintain "a man's a man for a that." The theme of the poet controls the amount of praise men will allow him. Longfellow came down to the semi-barbarous Indian and lifted this willd denizen of the woods to a considerate place within the human family. Colridge Taylor admiries the poetical pity that the bird extends to the red man, and Hiswatha, a mythical Indian hero, trends majestically through the epic of a Caucasian, and this epic set to immortal music by a member of our own race. A wonderful trinity of races; a marvelous mingling of themes and varied talent! Child of the leafy grove, brain of the white race; humble-mighty musician of African blood—all of these meet on the high vantage ground of soul and thought and rythme; where, if you will pardon the prediction, all of the children of men will one day hold a peace-congress of nations. Ethiopia will have contributed her services to the cause of world-wide harmday. A stream of melody forever rises from the lyre of cone of Africa's sons. The world must listen, chained by the charms of music. Over against the happy sweep of the composer's notes, will you not allow me to repeat in conclusion the Indian's benediction pronounced upon the tribe's of men: Weary of your wares and bloodshed; Weary of your prayers for vengeance, Of your wranglings and dissens- clone; All your strength is in your union All your danger is in discord: Therefore be at peace hencefor- ward And as brothers live together." n'en;-o shrd dhrhrdl mfwy bgggg SEKD SWEET POTATOES of all kinds for sale by D. Chiles, Oakland, Kansas. Call or write for prices. Phone 3751 K-1. NOTICE The State Federation of Women's clubs will meet at Lawrence, Kansas June 18 and 19. All new clubs desiring membership in this body are required to make application by April 19th. Please send $2.00 membership fee with your application. Old clubs please send $2.00 membership fee not later than May 19. For further information address Mrs. A. L. Patton, Corresponding Secretary, 1221 Buchanan St., Topeka, Kansas. No. 27986. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas: Lucy Schweer, Plaintiff. Edward Schweer, Defendant. State of Kansas to said Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, Lucy Schweer, whose petition in said case was filed on the 26th day of March, A. D., 1913, and that unless you answer said petition, or appear herein on or before the 9th day of May A. D. 1918, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you, and such reliefs stated in said petition. Lucy Schweer, Plaintiff By J. J. King, Atty. for Plaintiff. (Attest) C. W. Bower (Seal) Clerk District Court Union Coal and Feed Co. E. E. DAVIS, Proprietor. All Kinds of Chicken ...Feed... Ice and Water... Furnished on Application. Home Phone W 626. Bell Phone West 3436. A Trial is All We Ask 1839 QUINDARD BLVD. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. FARMS For Negroes Colored man, why not buy a farm on a land where a man is a man, where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Logan nity, Kansas. PRICES FROM $18 NO $30 per acre; easy terms, good soil, beat climate. If you mean busi- ness, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas. GRAHAM RETREAT IF YOU WANT A GOOD HOME In a First-Class Neighborhood, With Nicely Furnished Rooms and Excellent Board, Call Bell Phone West 36th.-820 Virginia Avenue. We are proud to say that the late J. P. Morgan requested, before his death, that one Mr. Harry Burleigh, a famous Negro baritone singer, be one of the singers at his funeral. Mr. Burleigh is one of the noted singers of the country and we are glad he is so recognized by the great men of the country. The public would like to know exactly where the many ten and twenty dollar bills come from that have been picked up on the streets of the city of Leavenworth. Perhaps that city is getting better and the Lord is raining money upon her. We lean to the idea that Leavenworth would be a good field for the revivalist who could do a great work in bringing the lost back to the fold, which they say are 99. EN-WARDEN HASKELL VISITS IN TEXAS. Ex-Warden Haskell of the Kansas state prison, is now in the real estate business in Kansas City, Kansas. He has just returned from Texas, where he had been for the past few months, and where he owns several hundred acres of good land. In talking of Texas, he says he was highly entertained at a colored agricultural school, located at Prairie View, Tex., in charge of Prof. E. L. Blackshear, who is president. He was shown throughout the school and made a twenty-middle address to the student body. He was also served a delicious hineon, prepared by the domestic science department. The college has over nine hundred students enrolled, and located on 1500 acres of land. All of the trades are taught in this school, and Mr. Haskell says it is equal to Manhattan, and that he never saw a finer set of students than were in this college. He said he found several colored people doing well and one colored man that owned over 1000 acres of land and was getting rich. Mr. Haskell served the state as a senator for several years and was Warden of the state prison for several years and has always been a friend of the colored man and always stand ready to push him forward. BURNING OF THE STATE PENITENTIARY! Ann Eve Witness Tells of the Big Fire at Lansing. Lansing, Kas, April 16, '13 Editor Plaindale: It might be of some interest to you and your thou- sands of readers, many of whom are taxpayers, to have from an eye wit- ness a short story of the big fire at the state prison. Much has been, and is being said by the newspapers who had repres- ntatives on the grounds, yet they are quite at variance. It was just 11:55 a.m., that I was amused from sleep by an unusual sound of the big rpison whistle. I knew it was not the escape signal at the sound of which every officer must report for duty, and looking out of the window I could see large volumes of heavy, black smoke coming from the within the main walls. I knew at once that there was no frame or wooden structure inside to burn; nothing but the big twine plant could be furnishing material for such a smoke and fire. In ten minutes, I was, within the walls. I give myself credit fro getting on the grounds pretty quickly, but nothing further. But much credit is due Landsay, and many officers in their htwout which the entire prison would have been a total loss. No less credit should be given the prisoners who put forth such an effort and many of whom put their lives at hazzard to save the state's property. Never did men work more earnestly or with more sincerity than did these men to extinguish the fire. Some of them wet, smoked, repaired, bare-footed and half clad, they took many dangerous adn daring canes-many times venturing into places where the officers would advise them to not t n are o well systmetic manner on the outside of every one of the first precautionary steps Warden Cellite took not out of heavy armed guard line outside, away from the wall and also to have in readiness extra outside assistance should occasion demand it. But there was no disposition on the part of the prisoners to give any trouble. It only shows what good care, good treatment, good food and proper discipline will do for a man; good-or bad. I will not endeavor to describe to you the buildings destroyed, their location and use or valuation, as this has been thoroughly explained in the daily papers. But the report that the fire was set and scattered by convicts is not given much credence here by the officers or convicts nor any one else who is familiar with the situation here. The use of electric dynamos for power here among as inflamable a material as this oil soaked sisal may not have been just what we ought to have had, but the state, years ago had it arranged that way and had not thought it necessary to change it or make other improvements that should have been made, and now the entire shop district is in ruins, the result of one of those unavoidable accidents that happen on the out side as well as on the inside, and I think it unfair and unjust to attribute it to the unfortunate convict, who it seems is doing all he can to prove to the world that he will be a man and law abiding citizen if he only has a chance. Pax 45. K. S P Miss M. Winchester returned home from a visit of a week or ten days Rev. and Mrs. O. Freeman. Messrs. Towns and Williams were pleasant visitors in the city Sunday. Church services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m; Bible reading 3 p.m. Come one and all. All services were well attended last Sunday. The senior and junior cases in the S. S. were ably instructed by their respective teachers. Rev. Williamson was again in Dodge and reports things doing nicely in a spiritual way. Mrs. R.Bradley and sisters were pleasant callers on Mrs. O. Freoman Sunday. Mrs. Tillee Miller o.5Omaha, Neb. is visiting relatives in the city. Rev. M. Toomey of Davenport, In., is alding Dr. May in a series of meetings at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Rev. O. J. Burckhardt filled the pulpit at Mt. Zion last Sunday a. m., preaching an able sermon. Rev. Van Derze of the Christian church delivered the evening discourse. Mr. Chas. E. Haynes has pur- chased a nice home on So. 10th St., and will occupy it soon. Miss Zoll Bedell is confined to her home by illness. An educational program, consisting of music, addresses, etc., was rendered at the A. M. E church last Sunday night. Prof. Taylor of the State University, addressed the audience, speaking on "Education," which was one; Dr. H. A. Longdon, one of our race, made a most excellent address, and was well taken by the lecturers. These were followed by others. Collection for educational purposes, was $1500. Mrs. Emma Lyman is confined at home by illness this week. Mrs. M. S. Curtis, mother of Mrs. Ida Curtis, Mrs. Lizzie Bratcher, Mrs. J. W. Bush, George and Fred Curtis, died in Brownke, Neb. April 14th, after a lingering illness. The body was brought here for burial. Mrs. Ellen Corneal is yet confined to her home by illness. ABILENE, KANSAS. Mr. J. Washington, who had been the guest of the Gray family has returned to his home in Russell Springs. The Lowery band played a successful concert at Alton Thursday evening of last week. Mr. Blackwell, of Strong City, is here visiting friends. A number of young people gave a surprise party at the Gray residence in honor of Mr. J. Washington. Mrs. C. Brown, of Salina, joined her mistr. Mrs. C. Harrison on a visit to Junction City, where they will visit their sister, Mrs. W. F. Warder. Mr. Vernon Brown and Walter Braves were in the city Sunday. A number of young people gave a pub party Saturday evening at the residence of Mrs. M. Gibson in one of her cousin, Miss Amelia Holford. Mrs. Rebecca Jones, D. G. M. N. G. visited the Household of Ruth and delivered a one lecture. Mr. Fred Cottum, of Junction city and the Warder family Tuesday Rev. S. of Sahra, prescribed Rist. of Church The church will hold a rally Sunday We Thank You! We appreciate the liberal patronage you have given us, and assure you that we will do our best to merit the same in the future. Please remember us with your Grocery and Meat orders. Yours to please and serve, G. F. PAYTON, 1300 Quincy Street. 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This is the second time within three months that the grim reaper has entered their home, from an attack of peritonitis. Mrs. Oma Hoon is recovering nicely. Jim Steele is able to walk with the aid of crutches. He recently came in contact with the business end of a gun. Mrs. Amanda Howard is convalescing after a mild attack of pneumonia. Euchid Chapter No. 23, O. E. S., will hold memorial services in honor of Mrs. Maria L. Harrison, P. R. G. Matron and P. H. G. Secretary and Mrs. Sarah B. Walker, A. G. Matron, both of Saint Louis. The services will be held on the 27th inst., at 2:30 at the Washington Avenue Baptist church, and the following program will be totalled: Instrumental Solo Mrs. William Fulbright. Paper—Mrs. Clara Mitchell. R. M. Song—Chapter. Chapter of Sorrow conducted by Wm. Smith, R. P. Remark—Dr. J. S. Dorsay. Eulogies—Mrs. Francls L. Boxley, R. G. Matron. Cornet duett, "Flee as a Bird," Mr. George Abernathy and Mr. Eugene Abernathy. Instrumental solo—Miss Marie W. Andrews. Recitation—Miss Clara Nuttall. Quartette—Mrs. Maggie Scales, Miss Adah Fullbright, Mr. Geo. Allen and Committee—Bortha B. Cooper, James Andrew, Mattie Young, H. H. Dorsey and Hattie Abernathy. Mrs. W. H. MeAdams will entertain the Woman's Musical and Literary club on the afternoon of April 25th. The Ladies Aid society held a good meeting at the residence of Mrs. Nellie Edmondson one afternoon last week, and much good work was accomplished and a pleasant afternoon spent. There was a goodly number present. HIAWATHA, KANSAS. Mrs. Blayne Montgomery, of Sutton, Neb., who recently underwent an operation in Omaha, is now in Denver, Colo., for her health. Rev. T. B. Batclay preached in Highland Sunday. A. S. Miller conducted services during his absence. The entertainment at the A. M. E. church on the 15th inst., was a fine success. The young people met at the Baptist church Friday evening of last week and organized a library society. Rev. J. T. Stewart is in Kansas City conducting revival meetings. Mrs. Otis Graves and little son, Rodney, are in Cape Girardeau, Mo., for a three months' visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney. Born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Suggs, a daughter. About fifty patrons of Sumner and Linein schools, guests of Principals Bruce and Guy, witnessed the domestic arts and manual training classes of the seventh and eighth grades at the High school Friday of last week. They were daintily served to rose, apple and vanilla wafers prepared by their daughters in the cooking class while they looked on. The needle work was declared superb by those who know. The guests declared themselves also highly pleased with the boys wood and commended the superintendent and board of education on the practical achievements of the public schools of Leavenworth. Mr. and Mrs. M. Wilson have been kept indoors several days on account of illness. Dr. Moates expects to have them out shortly. Mr. Earl Lawson and Prof W. E. Guy spent the week end in Kansas City with relatives of the latter. Mrs. S. T. Jones left Monday for a ten days' visit to Households of Ruth of the state of which she is the state executive. Many colored people have been among those who spent money in South Louis worth recently. Where the money, chiefly $200 bills came from another mystery. Mr. William Montgomery also recently impredeed his Knows street property in the absence of a she tential fence along the front. Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Moore and Mrs. Newton left last week for Ottawa where the Reverend succeeded Rev. S. W. Alexander as pastor. Mrs. W. H. Bowera was called to Lawrence last week by her sister's illness. The gentleman despite his size appeared quite lonelyome. Attorney T. W. Bell journeyed to Topeka Sunday on business. The mother of Mr. Ben Shaap is reported much improved in health, and all of her family and friends are much relieved. Rev. Hardin Smith, of Oakland, Kas., attended the funeral of his niece, Miss Goldie Young. His visit and address at Lincoln school were highly appreciated. The Plaindealer prints all the news that's fit! FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR REAL ESTATE. OLIVER'S SMOKE HOUSE I am going to leave the city on account of all health, and I offer for sale or trade, the best equipped Pool Hall in the state. It is a good paying business, the result of ten years' hard labor in building it up. Come and see for yourself or write. GEO S OLIVER, 119 West Fifth Street, and get a price on the olny first-class Pool Hall in the city. THE TIME FOR PRECAUTION. The Time for Repairing the Natural Destruction of Winter is in The chill of winter makes it necessary, in the spring, to use something on the scalp which will have a tonic effect if you would have and keep good hair. 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Mrs. Simon Edwin Saunders of Wichita, is the guest of friends and relatives. Mrs. Saunders before her marriage was Miss Claud B. Wiley of this city. The Excelsior Art club met at the home of Mrs. S. Jenkins, 2003 W. Tenth street. The next meeting will be with Mrs. D. L. Waddlington, 430 Ime street. Alton Pinkston, who was struck by a street car, has been removed from Christ hospital to his home, 618 Lane street. He is recovering rapidly under the care of Dr. O. A. Taylor. The Bachelor Blume club will give a line party today and will also spend part of the afternoon at the Apex. Miss Sasetta Grant, President; Miss Vera Berry, Secretaty; Miss Thelma Walker, Treasurer. --- We, the One Four Social club members, extend our heartfelt sympathy to one of our members, Miss Pearl Walker, who lost a kind and loving mother.—Miss Lizzie Owens, president; Miss Mamie Reevley, secretary. Mrs. Agnita Charles, G. S. E. B., of the Court of Calanthe, has been seriously ill from an attack of liver trouble and threatened with appendicitis. She is slowly improving under Lizzie Brown, aged 21, died Monday morning at her home at 112 Harrison street. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Second Baptist church, Third add Quincy street. Interment in Mount Auburn cemetery. Mrs. Lizzie Sylvia Walker, aged 59, died Saturday afternoon at her home at 915 Lincoln street. The funeral was held Tuesday, under the auspices of the Macedonian Temple No. 93, at Mt. Calvary Presbyterian church. Interment in Mt. Auburn cemetery. --- Mr. Andrew Murdock died suddenly of heart disease Saturday night at Tenth and Tyler streets. His residence was at 1045 Woodard avenue. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. John A. M. E. church. Interment in Richie's cemetery. --- The Carpation Art club met at the home of Mrs. Ray Phillips, 1175 Lincoln street Friday afternoon. A very interesting paper was read by Mrs. G. O. Ramey, after which a dainty repast was served by the hostess. The club adjourned to meet Friday, April 18th, at the home of Mrs. E. I. Lewis, 1412 Vanbuten street. Mr. John M. Dorsey will leave tomorrow afternoon for Parsons to attend the funeral of his brother, Daniel Edward Dorsey, who died at National City, Calif., last week. His sister, Mrs. Aritha Dorsey-Clayton, will pass through the city tomorrow accompanying the remains, and Mr. Dorsey will join her. --- Mrs. Saruh L. Hammett, female haritong, soloist, and Miss Map- personator, will give a recital at St. persanator, will give a recital at St. John A. M. E. church, Monday, April 28th. These young ladies are wonders in their respective line of work. No one should miss hearing them. Admission 25 cents. --- The Oriental Art club met Thursday afternoon, April 10th, at the home of Mrs. Eva Hall, 1417 King St. Business was transacted in the usual way. 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Pinkston, arrived on the 10th in response to a message of the accident to his brother, Alton. "Chip off the old block." He is an ideal man full of business and looking fine, after an absence of eight years. He compliments Topeka of its rapid growth and nice clean homes. He returned to Chicago today encouraged of his Brother's condition. Mrs. S. P. Malone, E. Center street delightfully entertained Sunday, April 6th with a dinner in honor of Rev. W. W. Russell, the newly called pastor of the Third Baptist church, and wife. A delicious dinner was served, consisting of all the delicacies of the season. Mrs. Malone proved herself an adept of the culinary art. Those who partook of the hospitality besides the pastor and his wife were: Rev. G. W. Henry, wife and daughter. The text is cut off. F. A. E. S. N. club met with Mrs. Brown instead of Mrs. Christian, April 16 as was stated in last week's issue. The president called the club to order and after prayer, the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Luncheon was served, after which the club adjourned to meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Christian, 12th and Washington streets. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Bess Jackson one afternoon the week Mrs. M. H. Bradshaw, the efficient president called the meeting to order, after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read, corrected and adopted. Among the things of real interest was a popper on "Negro Schools and Colleges" by Miss Itene Smith. All members are urged to be present at the enext meeting, which will be held at the residence of Mrs. Joseph Phelps, 1154 Clay street. On Monday while Rev. C. H. Mendenhall was in the midst of pain and inditing good thoughts in his heart, Rev. C. G. Fishback, G. W. Hennry, W. W. Russell, F. T. Ward and Dencon Ransom Taylor assembled at his bed and presented to him Christian greeting and a token of esteem in the way of a nent purse from their different congregations; and the minister has visited with their greeting and cheering words. Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Mendenhall wishes to thank than many good friends through the Plaindealer for their kindness in the time of his illness The Hyacinth girls made their first appearance in public, Friday evening, April 11th. They royally entertained about sixty guests at 420 Kansas avenue. The hall was beautifully and artistically decorated in their club colors, which are pink and green. The colors were also carried out in soiving, flowers and on the souvenirs. The Hyacinth girls, who are very popular among the younger set of Topeka, were handsomely and richly gowned in their evening costumes and each girl wearing a charming corsage bouquet of pink carnations and roses. The guests glided along so fastically over the hall by the sweet strains of music. They danced until a late hour, all departed declaring the Hyacinth girls royal entertainers and awaiting for their next appearance. --- Mr. Horace Mason, of Denver, Col. formerly of Topeka, is in the city visiting relatives. He was called to the beacon of his sister who is all. His father, Mr. E. Mason, is one of Topeka's most highly respected citizens. Mr. Horace Mason is an industrious young man and is making good in the Rocky Mountain district. He owns a fine brick residence in the fashionable part of the city. He was a most agreeable caller at The Plain- dealer office and handed us on big silver dollars for subscription, with a remark to keep the good work going. We would be pleased to not others follow in his foot-steps, as much industrious young men as Mr Mason are the ones that are building up the Newly race and enterprise op erated the members of the race Mr. Musson would be glad too acces- tory of his fold friends as possible while here. FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS HOT SODAS, CANDIES, LTC., THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS The Wilson Orchestra Open for engagements. Dance and Party Music. DWIGHT BURTON, Mgr. Phone 3106 Mrs. Anna Winston, of Kansas City, Mo, who spent several days in the city, guest of her father, Mr. Allen Cantrell, has returned home. Miss Winona Spradley, who has been indisposed for some time, has had a relapse and is quite sick again at her home, 12th and Chandler. Tennesseetown has almost been deserted during the past week, the center of attraction being the District Court room where the Wallace case has been on trial. The ladies of St. John A. M. E. church are making arrangements for a grand fair to be held the 13th, 14th and 15th of May. A grand time is anticipated. The Eagle Orchestra is one of the coming attractions of the city. The orchestra rendered excellent music at the Austin Cafe last Sunday for dinner and supper. Mr. Guy Taylor and Miss Hattie Logan will appear before Judge Rugh McFarland to have the mutual knot tied that will make them husband and wife. The young people have a number of friends, who wish a long and happy journey on life's sea. The next regular meeting of City Federation will be held at the Shiloh Baptist church on April 25th. The following program will be rendered: Vocal solo, Mrs. Beulah Allen; recitation, Mildred Carpenter; address, Mrs. A. Howard. Mr. Wintred J. Johnson and Miss Leona A. Parker were married at the home of the bride, 925 North 27th street on the 31st alt. The bride is of one of Omaha's oldest and best families. The groom was formerly of Topeka and a son of Proof, W. J. Johnson. --- Rev. W. W. Russell, new pastor of the Third Baptist church, seems to be the missing link in that body, for the attendance is steadily increasing and the members in general are taking an active interest in the work. The services last Sunday were well attended and were instructive. . ____ The home of Deputy Sheriff J. J. Holman, on North Lincoln street, came near being destroyed by the early Wednesday morning. The roof was burned off and only by hard work was the house saved. The cause of the fire is unknown. There is no water service in that part of town, and for that reason Mr. Holman can call himself lucky to have a house left instead a bed of ashes. FOUND BODY IN RIVER. Colored Man, Who Had Evidently Been Murdered. The body of a colored man, who had quite evidently been murdered and thrown into the Kansas river. and thrown into the Kansas river, was taken out of the Kansas river, waterworks plant west of the city Monday morning. According to Dr. J. H. Birchart, coloner, who was called, the man had evidently had been stuck on the back of the head, hard enough to make a hole, and then his pockets had been filled with stones and his body thrown into the river. A piece of carpet made into a rope was found tied about his neck, and he accidently had been dragged by means of the impimptu rope, the corpse says, before being thrown in to the river. The man appeared to be about 10 years old, of medium height and build, with just a little gray hair. The body had been in the river two weeks. Dr. Rinchart thinks, for its condition. There is no telling where it floated from before reaching here. Nothing was found upon the body to give any clue to its identity. No inquest will be held Landscape gardeners, carpenters, pianters, etc., are busy getting Wilson's Summer garden in order for the opening which Miss Wilson says will open sometime in May. Better keep a sharp look out for the date. A five piece orchestra will furnish music during the entire season. GUTHRIE, OKLA. A. S. Breaux and brother were in Tuesday from Langston. Rev. G. W. Washington is spending the week in the city visiting his family. Prof. and Mrs. Gilbert H. Jones were business visitors Monday from Langston. The Knights of Pythias are besieged with applications since there annual Thanksgiving sermon. Dr. A. H. Hyson of Wewoka passed through the city Saturday on route to Pakin, Oklahoma. The A. M. H. church put on a lap anese drill at the City Hall Wednesday night of last week. Mrs. M. L. Washington was manager. Mr. L. A. Gilbs has gone to Muskogee. Prof. L. A. Dugas, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Henderson were all in from Langston shopping this week. Mr. A. S. Butler, Meridian was a business visitor here last Saturday. The Southwestern Iron Works and the Guthrie Mining Company are expecting to open soon under new management. "Out on the Streets," a modern drama, was put on by the Junior class of the Logan County High school last Friday night. Dr. H. W. Conrad spent Sunday in Langston and Goodnight on professional business. Rev. J.T. Ellis has returned home after spending a few days in Coffeyville. The Home Mission circle wet with Mrs. Hester Thursday afternoon. The A. M. E. church is progressing nicely under the payrate of Rev. Broadenax. He is an able minister. Mr. J. W. Pierce has just finished painting his lovely home at 426 W. Sixth street. Mr. Pierce is a young man of much home pride. Mrs. B. Hunter who has been quite ill, is reported better. Miss Esther Ellis has accepted a position. Wedding bells are going to ring shortly on W. Second street. The rally at the Mt. Hebron church given by the Home Mission circle was a success. The Senior choir furnished excellent music. Money raised during the day $25.00. Mrs. Lewis and daughter, Corn, have been on the sick list, but are able to be out again. 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An important document has come to light since the death of the aged minister, which occurred recently in his city. He was ninety years old at the time of his death. The document referred to is his free papers. The record is as follows: 1. Free indenture. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Scott County, Sct. I. John T Johnson, Clerk of the County Court for the county afore- said, do certify that Robert, late a slave of Mallory Martin, of the following description: of a yellow compaction, twenty-seven years old, five feet six inches high, no scars perceptible, is a free person of color, fully emancipated and set free by said Martin, by his deed for that purpose duly acknowledged in said court. In testimony whereof, I have hereinto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, at the office thereof in Georgetown, this 18th day of February, 1850, and the 58th year of the commonwealth. JOHN T JOHNSON, Clerk By JAMES T KELLY, Deputy. Following this interesting document is another of surcely less interest, as it explains the probable cause of the emancipation of this slave. The second document is a license, to proach the gospel of the Baptist church of Jesus Christ. This is dated the third Saturday in June, 1850. The credentials of ordination are dated January 22, 1859. Thus this servant of the Lord was liberated 13 years before the other slaves and at once began preaching the gospel. It is said that at one revival he held at Frankfort, Kentnucky, one thousand persons were converted; during his ministry he baptized eight thousand souls. He was a minister in full faith in his Lord until his death, although of late years he was in feeble health and was retired. Rev. Robert Martin was born in Richmond, Va., March 22, 1823. Died April 5, 1913, aged 90 years and 14 days. He professed a hope in Christ at the age of 17; was licensed to preach at the age of 27 at Hartwood church, Scott County, Kentucky; was called to the pastorate of the church at Stamping Ground, Ken, soon thereafter at which place he remained until he was ordained. After his ordination he was called to take charge of the church at Frankfort, Ky., where he remained pastor for twenty years, during which time he received into the membership of the church by baptism and relation more than two thousand souls. In one meeting at Frankfort nearly one thousand were converted under his preaching. After moving his family from Frankfort to Kansas, he was called to the pastorate of the First Baptist church of North Lawrence. From the fruit of his first effort in the way of a meeting was 49 added to the church. He again returned to Frankfort, Ky., and was called again to the pastorate of the church and served them five years more, during which time his labors were well rewarded, baptizing at one time 190. He again returned to Kansas and pastored churches in various places but for the last ten years he has not been active in the ministeral work as his age would not permit. The past four or five years he has lived quietly at home with no cries. He did not take his bed until about two or three weeks before his death and then he had no pain, his death was but the woeing out of the human body. There was no pain to the last; just a peaceful passing across the river. He leaves to mourn their lost a wife, who walked by his side for more than fifty years, and who made every sacrifice necessary for his comfort to the last; five daughters, one son, a sister, two grand-sons, and a host of friends in this state and in the South. "Servant of God well done; Kent from thy loved employ. The battle fought, the victory wm. Enter thy Master's Joy." We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of our daughter, Missie, also for the many floral offerings.—Mr and Mrs I. H Mason and family We wish to thank our friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved mother and grandmother—Mrs. Louis Verder, Miss Marguerite Verder, Mr. and Mrs. Robb Strode. The No Name club of the First Baptist church, N. Lawrence, met last week with Miss Alice Anderson Mrs C B Venerable entertained the Imperial Art club at her home on New Jersey Street. Mrs. G. N. Jackson entertained the Men's league of the Warren Street Baptist church; Thursday evening at her residence, 901 Missouri St. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Thomas of Omaha, Nebr., left Wednesday evening for their home. They came here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Thomas' father, Rev. Robert Martin. Mrs. Hattie Grice is ill at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Robert Martin on Rhode Island street. Mrs. Wiley Jones of Muskogee, Okla., is visiting in the city, the guests of her children, Mr. Xenaphan and Miss Beatrice Jones, who are attending school here. The Decorating and Art club of the Warren Street Baptist church met Monday evening, April 14, at the home of Miss Fannie Sampson. The Queen Esther circle of the Warren Street Baptist church, met Tuesday evening, April 15th, with Miss Dorothy Doty. ATCHISON, KANSAS The Sunflower Art club met last Monday, April 7, with Mrs. Emma Shackelford of N. 7th street. After the business was disposed of an enjoyable luncheon was served. Four ladies became associated with the club by joining: Mrs. Nellie Claggett, Mrs. Cammie Briggs, Mrs. Cora Mosely, Mrs. Maud Gilam. Then the newly elected president of the City Federation, Miss Hattie Ingram, was introduced to the club. Mrs. Arabella Simition has recovered from a sick spell. Her daughter, Miss Ivory Simition, has returned from Oak Mills where she has been teaching for seven months. Miss Simition is a fine young lady and a splendid teacher. The body of Mr. Asa Boyd who was killed in the Omaha storm was brought here for interment. It was accompanied by an escort of K. of P. brothers and his four children. The lodge conducted the funeral and Rev. J W. Wilson and wife. Mr. and Mrs B. E. Taylor, of St. Joseph, Mo, were the guests of Rev. J W. Wilson and dwife. The Rev J W. Wilson, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church, baptized about twenty Sunday. The song service was beautiful and aroused the spirit Rev. H. W King and his members went over in the afternoon and he preached a soul stirring sermon and the choir rendered sweet music. Rev. King's members raised seventeen dollars on his table A large crowd attended church. Mrs. Mary Kinley, of Saint Joseph, Mo. was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Martha McDaniel Sunday. She will accompany her daughter home. Rev. B. J. Guthrie departed this life Friday, April 11 at his home on Mound street. He leaves a wife and six children of whom nearly all are grown. The services was attended by five ministers. The Masonic lodges Nos 4 and 63 turned out. The services were held from Rev. W. S. Glake's church. The N U. G. club met with Mrs Highton Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Williams of Muscota, was the guest of Mrs. Mattle Tipton Sunday. Rev. William Smothers of Eboneer Baptist church has tendered his resignation as pastor owing to his falling health. Rev. Smothers is a fine gentleman and worthy in every respect and he has been a wonderful help to Atchison and the race in general. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Holbert arrived hdme Saturday from Pardu, where they attended the funeral of her father, Rev. Barton. KANSAS CITY, KANS. Mrs. P. C. Long is indisposed this week. Elizabeth Gray, of Watonga, Okla., has enrolled in Vernon school. Miss Maude Turner is doing good work as a teacher. Mr. C. H. Long made a short visit to Athlson one day last week. The millinery opening at W. U. was quite nice. Mr. Emmett Scott died of tuberculosis and was buried Friday. Mrs. Fannie Anderson Moore is quite ill. Mr. Jackson, on Tenth street is numbered among the sick. Mrs. Charles Groves, of Edwardsville, attended the last county institute. Miss Mattie M. Lawrence has been somewhat indisposed but is better. Mrs. B. J. Fry is recovering from her recent illness. Mrs. Eward Brown's mother, at 945 Washington Boulevard is quite ill at this writing. Mrs. Bertha Carroll, one of Kansas City's most energetic secret society ladies has returned from Oska- loosen, where she went in the interest of the Eastern Star. The Y. W. C. A. will have its opening April 21 at Fifth and State avenues and a program will be rendered at the First Baptist church the same evening. Mr. C. S. Matthews, of Florida, who is in the civil service, has removed to 1102, Oakland avenue, where electric lights and water have been arranged for him. Mrs. M. C. Matthews, a teacher at Vernon school, anticipates giving the "Ethiopian Princess and Beauty. and the Beast" arranged by herself and a "May Queen," in May for her school. She writes poetry and won the prize in a contest for the Womens' Federation at Topeka. It was adopted as the State Federation song. The pupils and teachers of Sumner High school under the direction of Prof. Reynolds, the sweet singer, will give the "Rose Maiden" at the Ninth Street High school, April 25th, with Miss Eiffel Grant as star soprano, Prof. Work, tenor and Prof. Reynolds, baritone. The Adelpha Art club met at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Hulaey, 1020 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Wednesday afternoon, April 16. An excellent list of current events were given by Mrs. S. S. Dilbert. Next meeting Wednesday, April 23, at the Y. W. C. A. rooms. The Sewing Circle of the First A. M. E. church met at the residence of Mrs. Perry, 1815 N. Third Street, K. C., K., last Friday afternoon, April 11. Eight visitors from K. C., Mo. were present. Next meeting Friday, April 25, at Mrs. Shields, 207 Stewart Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. The Metropolitan Improvement Society will give a grand entertainment, "Feast of Seven Tables" Thursday evening, April 24th at the Metropolitan Baptist church. An excellent short program will be rendered. Admission 75 cents, supper free. A cordial welcome is extended to all. Maunder & Dougherty are the people to call on when you are in need of any kind of sporting goods, trunks or satchels. They are located at 632-34 Minnesola Ave., Kansas City, Kana. Phone West 161. Mrs. U. F. Scales has opened a first-class cafe at Fifth and State streets, Kansas City, Kans., where she serves regular meals and short orders, ice cream, sodas, cigars, etc. It is open from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m. She is satisfied that if you take one meal with her you will be sure to return. Her prices are rereasonable, and you will receive first class service. Mrs. Clara Jackson assists Mrs. Scales in conducting the business and is a lady that delights in pleasing her customers. Mrs. Josephine Davis has a first-class hotel and nicely furnished rooms at 317 Minnesota Ave. Her house is nicely furnished with electric lights and heated by gas. She is a fine cook and serves first-class meals. She is assisted by Mrs. Elen Davis, formerly Miss Sims, the daughter of Mrs. Saphronia Sims of Tongka. Prof. J. J. Lewis, assistant principal of the High School of Kansas City, Kas., is one of the leading educators of the country. He has been in the school the greater part of his life. He taught at Douglass school for twenty years. He is a native of Louisiana and has lived in Kansas twenty-nine years. He is an instructor in mathematics and is said to be one of the best in the country. Dr. H. T. 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Chorus from Hiawatha's Wedding Feast, club members. Miss Effie Grant's solo and the trio wero encored. There was a large crowd who enjoyed and praised this very excellent program. Mrs. Davis, of Saint Louis, organizer of women's clubs made an excellent talk. Mrs. Smith, organizer of the Y. W. C. A., of New Y rk, was also called and made a good talk to the Forum G. Q. LAKE, Drugs, Medicines, Toilet Goods. Cleanest and Best Stock in Kansas. N. R. Cor. 6th and Minneota Ave. (First Published in the Topeka Plain dealer April 4, 1913.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. C. J. 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Notice is hereby given that on the A%M%th day of April, A. D., 1913, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of William McNown, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All par- ‘thes interested in sald estate will take notice and govern themselves accord. ingly. M. T, CAMPBELL, Administrator. (¥iret Published in The Topeka Plain. dealer April 18th, 1913.) In the Probate Court of Shiwnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the eatate of R, 0. Hillard, decoased, NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. All creditors and all others inter- ested in the afvresald estate, are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of June 1012, said day being the firat Monday of sald month and the first day of the June, 1923, Term, I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Tope- ks, Shawnec County, Kansas, for a full arfd final settlement of sald es- tate and for an order uf the Court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of R. ©. Hilliard, deceased. W. I. JAMISON, Administrator, (First Published in The Topeka Plain- dealer April 18th, 1913.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. THOMAS BERTRAM, Plaintiff, vs. PEARL BERTRAM, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE, State of Kansas to Pearl Bertram, You are hereby notified that you are sued In an action in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, wherein Thomas Bertram fs plalntiff and Pearl Bertram is defendant, and that the petition in said action was filed in the Clerk's office of sald Court on the 16th day of April, 1918, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 29th day of May, 1918, jadgment will be rendered against you in sald action, granting plaintif? a divorce from you. Ww, ¥. JAMISON. Attest: . Cc, W. BOWER, Clerk of the District Court. PUBLICATION NOTICE. (First published in The Topeka Plain- dealer, Friday April 18, 1918. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas: Edna Brown, Plaintiff, vs. No, 28021. Chatles Brown, Defendant. To the above named Defendant: You will take notice that you are wued in the above entitled ection, in the District Court of Shawnee Coan- ty, Kansas, by eaid Edna Brown, and that you must answer the petition filed by said plaintiff on or before the Sist day of May, 1018, o the aald petition will be taken as true and Sndgment rendered according to the prayer thereof, divorcing sald plain- tf from you, the sald defendant on the ground of abandonment, E. R, SIMON, Attorney for Plaintiff, (Seats) | Attest: C .W. Bowor, Clerk of the District Court, Shawnee County, Kan. faB, | (first Foblished in the sopexa Plaindealor, April 18, 1928. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the estate af George W. Dupree, eceased. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT, All creditora and all others inter- ested in the aforessid estate, are hereby notified that on the 2nd dey June, 1913, sald day being the first Monday of said month and the first day of the June, 1918, Yerm, I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of To- peka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for & full and final settlement of said es- tate and for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of George W. Dupree, deceased. You are further notified that my claim for compensation aa adminis. trator and for attorney feos and other expenses Incurred in the administra. tion of bald estate has been filed and, | as ordered by the Conrt, will be heard on the sald 2nd day of June, 1913, at 10 o'clock A, M, ANDREW DUPREE, Admlalstrator, T. D NWUMPBREYS, If you ares constant reader of The Plandealer you w:ll not necd to ask concerning the news of the day. TURN DOWN THE BIGN PAINTER, Farmers should not allow their barns or outbuildings that are clove to the road to be decorated with the advertisements of ar- ticles or the business of mer- chante of vearby towns. It de. tracts from the appearance of the farm and gives the place a too much commercialized aspect. A sign of that kind soon becomes an eyesore to both the fermer and bis neighbora. What litte protection the advertiser's paint gives the building ts more than offset by tts ugly appearance — Northwest Farms and Howe. HOW TO KILL LAWN BUGS. Various Ways Suggested to New York Botanical Garden Expert. Ip answer to a call published Jn the New York Times Dr. W. A. Murrilt acting director of the New York botav- fal garden, received Interesting sug Bextionn relative to tho exterminatiog of white grubs thet have killed many of the Jawns In New York and viciolty by cutting the roots of the graws be neath the sod Tt is thought the worm mas be crush ed by watering the lawns nnd rolling them with a beavy borse roller. Pol eon fs sald to be effective, but for im mediate effects on badly injured tawna it fe probably best fn the fnll to plow and sow at once the Infested arean with three quarts of w bite clover reed to the acre. Dr. Murritl ts tnformed that the mature beetler, usually calied Sing bee tles or Juue buss, may be captured when they emerge from the ground Ia the late epring or early summer, at the end of the third year of their develop ment, by plidig tubs of water cou taining a little kerosene at ratiour points on the Inwn with lanterns run pended atove them. The tusects are attracted In swarma by the lights ond Mualty fat futo the tubs, where they are killed by the kerosene. Oue ad vantage of this inctbod Iles io the fact tut a fawn way be protected no mat ter where the lusects originate nor how abundant they may be. WARNING! Washington Experts Want Every One te Look Out For Bad Vetch Seed. Warnlug bas been Issued by the Ualt ed Sintes department of agricultur against the purchase of certain tots of Jow grade Uairy vetuh seed now being offered by wholesalers, The greater part of this {s imported from Europe Recent lots have Leen found to contals from 15 to 80 per cent of hairy vetch seed, the remaluder being forms of spring vetch not bardy ta the northern states or various species of wild vetch- es of doubtful value ‘The seed of hairy vetch te spherical, varying from three tbirty-seconds to Give thirty-seconds of an inch tn diame- ter, averaging about one-eighth of an inch. 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An other plan may be to vse gas pipes with the legu set in the pipe —Jowa Home steed. | Orchard and Garden, | & neglected auparagua bed on the place is of iitle conmercial value, and to take op the olf crowns and reset them would be unwise when young Dlante ca be ubtalved at a moderate cost and a urw bed planted at moc Jean expense , Bave all uf the woud asbes and ep ply them to the orchard. They sup ply potash, obich Is a aecennary ele- ment of fertility, In addition to the plant food value of nehes, they benedt The Mecbank ui condition of the soll In toaking tt meliow and friable, When the teinperotore drupa so low some of tlave nights baug a Mebted lantern tn the vellar, about foot frow the floor, inuking ware it eannot fall aad wet Bre te the house ‘The heat from) it muy tm cnoiigh to ane the idk ed tagascbiio five ticcingn | Farm and Garden HERE’S A COSTLY PEST. Ive the Green Apple Worm, Which Bpolle the Fruit, ‘The green fruit worm is a yellowish grees, naked caterpillar, which eate into the aides of small green apples with the resulte indketed in the pk- tore. It aleo eats the feates. When fully grown !t is pearly an toch and a half long. The caterpilinrs often make only small opeulogs through the aklo of the young aprlessyhieenstead ot beallug amoothly these wonnds forma a rusty of corky area, which tias often been mistaken for the tiu# apple scab by persons who have not seen the lat ter. Similar Injury is rometimes done to the pear, nays the Montana ngricul tural experiment ntatlun, Besides the appie und the peut, acon siderable vumber of other plants are fed upon by this fonert, Including peach, plum, quime, currant, oak, hickory, Wid cherry, tes eter and rose. Tits gps tox bet state tee thee satu fie Ry of moths 14 the ordinary eitworne, and the parent fia ¢ fen tit, nizhe a ee By SY oe" Co Ss agen PE gel asi. ie Ee o eer Ban ia NB oF ae Ree gute ars Sekt pute: ace Sires peal Flah a for PRO Sie eeeriatiaree dee Photegraph by Slontane agricultural ez- periment station APPLES DAMAGED BY GREEN PRUIT WORM. fying mouth, which would not attract attention if It were tu be seen by the frait grower, The detalls of its tife bis- tory are not well known, It Is probable the eggs are lald soon after the leat buds open, and the young worms, hatcblog a few days later, feed first on the leaves aud later on the frult. They continue thelr feeding through the jearty Part of the searon and reach full sire about tho time the apples are an inch in diameter, when they go Into the poll and pupate. In the late summer and early fall the moths issue from the pupae and pass the winter under any favorable shelter. Ip the spring they. resume activity. Clearly, spraying is tbe onty method by which we may expect to be able to eetroy these worms, and from the fact that they feed extensively upon the foliage, tt would appear to be easy to get satisfactory results, Professor Silngerland of Cornet! un!- vernity has poldted ont that tm the ex. perience of some ef bis correspongents it ls very MiMcult to XII this gree fruit worm efter the apples are large enough to furnish food. It ta prebable that an early epraying would be effert- ive, and we recommend that four pounds of arsenate cf lend be udded to every Sfty gulbce of Hmeselphor or the tobacco extract applied fust before the fruit bude cpen, er in water at the sane time or a little euriier if there fs no other pest requiring treatment. GET Wiser ‘This year will be & more prof: able year for the farmer if be makes ose of bis obrervations and experiente last year. Sure ly we cannot afford to make the same mistakes every year, Net Good For Peach Tree, Btadie manure alone ts not the dest plant food for a thrifty peach orchard The mepure coateies too large a pro- portion of nitrogen. The effect of this ie to Grive the trees to wood growth rather than to fruit. Apple and piam trees com stand this sert of feeding far better than pead, fhe latter being more Gelicate and more fpclined to make wood.—Roral New Yorker, What the Lawyers Tell tls. Chickens are not “dive stock.” This was the gist of & recest opinion by the taterstate commerce commission. A man has #0 avthority te open bin ‘wife's letters, sad he cannot give his attorney or any other person the right to open her persosa? mall, Ascietant Patest Commisaioner Ten- Rant Bas declée@ that, while the ae signee of the entire taterest In an ap- plication fer patent may be permitted to prosecute such application for pat ent to the exclosiun of the inventor, the patent office cannot recognize a party baving ovly en option to pnr chase Under the elder common law a per- ron wae entitled to Bil all pigeons coming en bia land. Pigeoon are now regaled an property, bowever, and are proterted by the law munch to the name extent an dotientiv fowks, Thia means (hut @ Ipextowner in not fuxtified tn shenting them merely bev aune of their corning ow hte peperty, bet be ray KIL thom where Ut te reasonably newer rurN to prevent thelr injunig ar de egw Seer: ee sy ss Ba ee uth. p “A rs oe ip :. re ae. e Fa aie Pg y sui Ay 3 So ers ei i A. u Fe Oe Results of N. PopeTurnbo a 1 a ‘o” Treatment. ee = peer at ae Suk rE Sera NE ye trees nny bee ia ea eal eee q =. S aa ~t-i] i “PORO COLLEGE” F¢@ Largest College of itekind inthe world. ; 100 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, wos __n_ouaRaTEE ’ americana BRE ¥ ‘ANY REASOM, wat mast ‘vith the appreval of the pershaser, Bes, Winey bo ratcrned ot bar Axpentes statlag where porebaned, x oea el syae tune £05 St mrt 7 fe ee FES Car! 3 i 5 a EBD n Sees “i t+ cls bad Billy [Se ie eee Pee ae vd en (5 en Cea or | Pa Nite eas aN ay i RENEE 8 hae a x Jia aaa ot man rr 3 aay a oe ye Oa mn e xe POR ee Aiea ees LAWRENCE, KANS (AS. Mrs. Bertha Strele was born jn Kentuchy, and hved there for many years, then moved to the state of Missouri, where she was married to Jordan Strode. After moving back from Missouri, she settled in Law- rence, svon after Nr, Strorde died leaving her a widow to raise three children of her own and four grand- sons, She was a loving and faith- ful mother, # good Christian and a good neighbor. She loved her church and would be found there when she was rently not able. She loved her order, Mt, Monah Tabernacle No. 62, of which she had been a member for twenty yearr. She was happy all through her illners, She urged her children to all tive Christiane, She waa veventy-cight years old. | “Sleep, beloved one, sleep; | Nothing can break the silence, { That calms thy peaceful breast | But while thy body slumbern here Im heaven thy sonl’s at rest.” J. M, Brown visited Rev. Alexander in Ottawa, who han teen sick since Conference. { Mr, Robert Strode is on the siek!| bist. Mr. C. C. Coleman, who has been dangerously ill, in improving. Dr. W.| W. Montgomery of Kansas City who} ie attending him, spent Sunday in the city. | The Sunday Forom is having ex- cellent programs, and 16 largely at- tended, Wart Sunday Rev. Stauffer addressed the Forum. Obitaary of Mira Flowsie Mason. | Miss Florsle Helle Maron, daughter, of Mr. and Mr. W PF. Meson, wan porn in Kansas City, Mo, Dec, 23rd,! 1892. She died April 6th, 1918, at & a. m., at her home in this city, 287 Lyon atrect, aged 20 year, 3 months] and 14 days, Her parenta having ived in Lawrence prior to her birth, | returned here to make this thelr per-| manent home when Flonnic was but a | pabe, All of her life wag practically pent In Lawrence, where she recelved er educaction, with the exception of |. . part of last year pent in Western’ Jniversity, Quindaro, Kans. She was | appily converted and jolned the A. || M. E. church Dee 1909, remaining « | aithful member until death She was | in esteemed member of the young : adies’ “Nickel Cirele,” once a Sanday choo} teacher, member of the choir, te. She way u cealous young church vorker and never thought she conld | lo too much for her eburch She of- 1 in would go when not able, She be eved in 8 straightforward Christian + fe, in the full discharge of duty, and 1an indeed very exemplary as a 1 oung Chrivtun She wan not only favorite ir, thu fawlly, but very \ opular and a favorite in the church, do ond In suctal cireles of this city 1 ho wag 8 faithful rember of Mount Titah Talernacle No 62. of tht § y / kemal disposition and made fmends with cvery body, She wus loved by the old and young us well, and will be sadly missed by all. She was in poor licalth for nearly a yeue, but de- clined rapidly In the tast six weeks. She bore her sicknesr with much pa- tience until the last, giving to no one uny undue worry or trouble, gratefol for the smallest favor, and died even without a struggle, She assurred her parents, members of the family, and friends that all was well with her and that she was ready to go, feeling that she was all right with the Lord, She said all had been good to her, but it was too late now to try do any more. She requested her funeral to he preached in br church and that she be buried in Oak Hill cemetery. She leaves to mourn her demive father, mother, one sister, three brothers, one sister-in-law, four uncles, one aunt, and a host of other relatives and friends, “She is not dead, but srmpty gone before.” “Another hand is beckoning us, Another call is given, Ané glowe once more with Angel stepa ‘The path which reaches heaven. Oar young and gentle friend, whove emile, | Made brighter summer hours, Auid the frosts of autumn time, Har left ur with the flowers.” =—Whitther. GREAT BEND. KANSAS, Rev Reeves asulsted Rev, Green {Ice in & three weeks’ revival at the A. M E church. He departed this morning for Hatchinson. | John Rosg was buried Senday eve. ning from the A. M. E. church. Rev Greenlee officiated Whe entertainmest to hav beer given at the Baptiet church Satar. day of laut week wan postponed. : Mra Green Stephen underwent « ‘delacate operation, and at this writ- inng os doing nicely. Mra Will Tenodie died Wednes- day and was buned Saturday. Sbe was a goo member of the A. M. FE. chorch Franera]l was prreached by Rev. Greenlee. Sbe realized that her time had come and said all wax well. Deceased leaves u husband and three small childres. Mra, Sam Landis 16 able to be out againn Ben Rows attended the funeral of hin brother John Retter Rosa ia alsa very il} Sum Lew ve reeoverng from his recent filness M r.Will Siddery am improving in health Nre Yulu Brown w very ill at this writhog Wer Edith Hawkirs is able to at- tend ehurch egaln tiirn Myrtle Johow visited heme fotks last week, " ustorly niretirg will be held at “8 4 Y* oly Sunky Mev, ‘ ee —<———[—[—== WONDERFUL RESULTS : ON SHORT WOTICE Thave used yonr Pomade Its the best thing Lever nse fur making curly bate He smooth, I have not fintabae my first bottle, but cau ae wanderts? results, writer Mra, Lovins K Mayne of Pineville, S.C Try Ford's Nair Vormude for burah atatborn and unmnty baie und Fords Royal White Skfn Fotvon for the com plezion, Auk your drogeint for them. Be sure and set the genuine (Ford ep manufactured by the Orovized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, IIL r (ae F (Na Ro : a a eS ; E E ae 4 i 2 Vy E Saal E Ng —-COLURED PEOPLE'S HWAIR.— We are she largest manufacturere of Colored Teople’s Hair We make Wigs, Switches, Uraids, ‘lransforma- tione, and all «tyke ef heir that cam comb the same ae your awn hair We also sll straightening comba, hatr net< and cut hair by the pound Our pricer are lower than thase Gloted eleewhere Sind two cent stamp, ang Wwe whl send yuu abvolute. Wo fice ear alle trated catalog, Agenty Wanted Humania Hair Co., Tupt “F," 2% Duane Street, New York City YEN seit) i PACIFIC Eee COU DEL IMROUGH TRAIN SERVICE RETWEEN TOPEKA — AND FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG WERE CITY AND JOPLIN Toave Tencks at 9-00 a om F. E, NIPPS, Tiehet Agent Phone 972 te Payne, prosiding elder will te co hand to condact the services. (First, Published in ‘The ‘Tepekw Plaindealer April 18, 1918.) STATE OF KANSAS, Shawnee County, a8. In the matter of the entute of Thomas Dixon, lote of Shawnee County, Kansan NOTICH OF APPOINTMENT. Notice in hereby given that on the 34th day of April, A. D, 1018, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, daly appeinted Administrator of the estate ef Thomas Dinan, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All par- ties Interested in said estate will take notice and govern themrelves accordingly. SAM CASE, Adrninistrater. In the Distret Coort of Shawnee County, Kensar. Wa Fiffert, Plamuft, va Roy Enffert, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee Shawnee Coanty, as The State of Kansas to Rey Bif- fert greeting: You are hereby notz- fied that the above named plaintif” has commenced her action against you for divorce, and that unless you appear and answer the sure on or be- fore the 7th day of June, 1918, the al- ferations of her petition will be taken he true a judgment, rend red accerd- ingly ugainst you, and for her divere~ ing her from you restoring her to her maiden name, Ida Seymore and for all other proper relief. ARTHUR BOLINGER, Attorney for Plaintiff Attest: C. W. Bower, Clerk of the Distriet Court. {First Published in the Topebu Flan- WICHITA. KANSANS _siw The Second Baptist church has Just closed a very eucceneful revival, with 120 addition to the church This was @ far-reaching rervival and the! ppirit of roul-raving Yo atid) upper- most in the hearts of the members. Tey, #. Bh. Rutter, the pastor, after fise weeks of sucessful labors, is on fn two weeks! sueation to rert up, He oll vistt Kareas City, Xanres, Lib- «tty, Macon, Palmyra, and otter reinte in Mistonsi, Rev, D, Wilsoa of Kingfisher, Okla, preacted all day fest Suecy for Pew Vythr and the tervene Were wall attended If you like it, you can also try were to furnish it with a must have made of other stuff with a kind of of room, an supplies when the room has been used. They are factual looks himself in believe that he might be in a better strain or variety. Nation in New York and so on. FOR • SOWING COWPEAS. Dear Moments to Does the Work We Hear you will lead a shard in the From Time and Time of the to and on will light where to ```markdown ``` C Fig. 7. Representation boards in various cases in the field. A to b show water depths over the tint of wheel and also send to all join Blitts are wired through hounds, which are furnished to snake to hold all to place And wheel given around the wood pattern will be swewn the corn row. One of them should be in each wheel Help one row B B C A A B Help one row ob time until once over them case and show trampling rows for small penns and one half turn bates in pan fifteen inches in diameter on forty four inch wheel will now about one hundred in the air. A bent? weather inside of penn will now be from loading. THOSE FERTILIZER FIGURES. They Tell How Much Nitrogen, Phosphoric Acid and Potash You Buy An occasional question concerns regulating the meaning of the terms used in assigning a fertilizer. It would well if no other designation were used, as it calls attention to the composition of the fertilizer and that in the one important thing The first number given the percent of nitrogen in the fertilizer the second gives the phosphorus and the third the potash. When a fertilizer is designated in this way such that is drawn directly to the final content of plant food We want to know how many pounds of each plant food would we get getting when we lay it on the soil would prefer to use 100 pounds of a 40 to fertilizer rather than 200 pounds of a 245, because we would get the same amount of plant food by handling only 100 pounds of it alone. Sample No. VU44177 The quality of the food is the first factor in the fight of water�s high to the change of the value and the means in with it to it into the value. Walk the primer condition all the information is here. The degree conditions are not expected to be used in the content of the food. The Foods are the only way which it is possible to follow the rules of the Foods. The Foods are the only way which it is possible to follow the rules of the Foods. Knighing Quinties of Silage It is all right to keep silage past "tout fall till next winter. We have known of door when feeling allige that was three or four years old and, so far we could see, gave just as good re- sults to village and the or poor to sade - Heard's Dalryman FOR THE GARDENER. thorn to are old in many cases in pots Figuish Heelle - spray with parsley green Tomato Worm - Hand pick with gloves or spray with parsley green Potato Beetle - Hand pick with parsley green and then brush off in a small low-pain and destroy. Outworm - Mix parsley and then and spread on a built future plant not outworm - roll around around pots. Ada may be controlled by powdering horses near their heads, putting in a few apounts of carbon tetrachloride and shoving the pincushion Artificially Curculion Beetle - Cover mounds with thurubloth screens, spray with straminee of lead, five pounds to felt gallons of water Spray Worm Spray with parsley some quard bran parsley green bait or lego dirt with a steel edge and to rips and kill them to the rounds Alliance Worm Spray with parsley to mounds is added some virgin worms to make it entry to the leaves The alliance for full grown daisy Senior John, sharp with ability, a practical artificer, but handsome in a few words of art due to the loss of my wry to the latter boy. He says, "would be that the three elements of knowledge, industry, education and intelligence in industry without intelligence does not win suppliment without industry, or a win, or it requires must be applied with perseverance, and to life must be added that of art in industry in doubt of which no mediators that makes friends for life." WHITEWASH FOR FARMS. Australian Method of Manufacture South Americans Use Cactus Juice. The Aristotle uses a whitewash will it be asserted will it not off. It is prepared in the following manner. Dispose two pounds of ordinary glue in seven pints of water and when all is dissolved add six ounces of bleachmate of potassium dissolved in a plot of hot water. Stir the mixture up well and then add sulfur whitewashing to make it up to the usual consistency and apply with a brush in the ordinary manner as quickly as possible. This dries in a very short time and by the action of light becomes converted into a perfectly insoluble waterproof substance which does not wash off even with hot water and at the same time does not give rise to mold growth, as whitewash shades up with size often does. It may be colored to any desired shade by the use of a trace of aniline dye or powder coloring, while by the addition of a small proportion of calcite sulphate its antiseptic power is much increased. A recent consular report states that a traveler in the rural districts of Uruguay will be struck by the fine white color of the farm buildings even during the wet season. This neat effect is assured by the use of a whitewash prepared for incinerating the allied leaves of the common cactus in water for twenty four hours, producing a liquid of creamy consistency, to which live is added and the whole well mixed. It is suggested that in sections of the United States where the cactus is abundant it might be utilized with advantage in this manner. The effect is durable. These whitewashes, like all those which contain milk, flour, glue or other organic matter, are not recommended for use in damp, interior places. Roller Gate A latin gate sixteen feet long as it should be to get through easily with a hayrack, 14 too heavy to slide easily. There is a cast iron roller made for the purpose and sold in hardware stores. The cut shows how it is fastened to the posts so the gate slides halfway back. In a long gate there is always a center place up and down, with a diagonal brace running from the center to the ROLLER GATE front end of the gate. The posts are mortised to let in a two inch block, and the casting that holds the roller is let into this block and an iron womb or slipped over the bolt so the casting will turn easily - Farm Press Encellent Horse Rules. No horse should stand on a cement floor. This is an axiom insisted on by all who know much about breeding. Following are others, and they are excellent. Every horse should have clean bedding and his feet picked out and kept clean. There is no excuse for thrush. Have no mangers and feed hay off the ground. Feed grain out of a poll or portable feed box that may be removed when the horse has finished. Keep the horse clean and be sure he has feed, light, rest and exercise. No man has a better right to stand up squarely and look the world squarely in the eye than the farmer. He is the creator of this nation's wealth. Stand up so the back of your neck will touch your collar.-Kansas farmer. The Hive In Winter. Either the hive entrance should be too shallow for a mouse to ingrade or it should be protected by wire cloth having three measures to the lack The essentials of successful bee wintering are good stores, warmth and hives. Do not place bees in clumps upon low ground where the bottom boards will become damp and remain so all winter. Place the bunches upon dry ground raised up on 2 by 4 or upon hive stands. A southern slope with shelter from west and north winds is highly advisable Practically nothing can be done at this season of the year that will be of any advantage to the bear. It is generally best to leave them strictly alone at this time. However, a slight exception might be made in connection with bears stored in cellars or other winter repositories, in which case it is well occasionally to ventuate the owl lars and sweep up the dead beetle that accumulate on the floor. This is a positive advantage to the fire ones and in a large measure prevents the air of the boiler from becoming sul. - Farm Journal Farm and Garden Reckoning the Cost of Keeping Farm Farm says that farm plows binded the crop from the necessity of shallowing farm implements and that the cost of it and its use in the investment in machinery should be given to the method in which the improvements are made. The use age is to be found in respect of housing $100 invested in farm for livestock to till wagons and be given. It is our judgment that the average labour cost has reached $1,500 invested. We are confident that the deposit on an arm equipment when exposed to the stains is not less than 40 per cent per year. We are inclined to the belief that 10-20 per cent per year. We know that a 20 per cent deposit will apply to at least a part of the equipment. The more equipment exposed to the weather the larger the depreciation in dollars and cents. One hundred dollars will cost a first class machine shed if $100 is not available $20 will cost a shed sufficiently large to house a very satisfactory manner $1,000 to $1,400 worth of machinery The $70 shed will be smaller than the $100 shed, and the use will require some putting up of machines. "This, however, can be done with no cash outlay and with little outlay of time and labor. If the depreciation on the shed itself is 5 per cent per year and the interest on the investment is 5 or 8 per cent per year there is still a considerable amount in favor of saving the 10 per cent or minimum depreciation on the machinery. "It does not seem possible that a wide awake farmer would argue against the advantages of good machinery care, even though it be impossible for him to provide a machine shed." FLOUR BARREL COOP. Cheaply Made and Provides Plenty of Room For the Chickens. Flour barrels make excellent coops, roomy and cheap, says Farm and Fireside, from which this article and illus tration are taken. A little frame is made for the front, consisting of four pieces of board, the uprights 8 by 34 in lice, and two crosspieces, top and bottom, 2 by 20 inches Fasten frame to front of barrel by wire, leaving opening for door. O Laster it so that a slide door eight inches wide can be easily dropped in from the top. This door is made of one half inch mesh cellar window wire, nailed on stapled to strips of wood. This gives good ventilation and is absolutely verio proof. Cover barrel with old tin roofing or spouting, so as to make it rain proof and prevent the sun from warming it. Of course a coat of paint will add to its attractiveness, but it is not necessary for practical purposes. Runs of any size made of wire netting can be attached to the barrel, and with netting over the top of runs the chicks are safe from crowds or the annoyance of grown chickens. Barrels and runs can be easily moved to fresh ground. The runs are made substantial by the addition of a few stakes driven into the ground to support the wire netting. Grow more leguminous crops and keep animals to consume these plants. This will build up your soil and increase the profits of your farm. What the Lawyers Tell Us. As a general rule, the owner of a vicious animal who has notice of the vicious character is liable for any injury committed by it and due to its fault. A person who, with knowledge that his agent, in violation of his authority, is purchasing goods for use in the business of his employer, fails to disent will be held to have refilled and adopted the agent's acts. E. D. Keyes & Co. Versus Union Pacific Tea Company (Vt.). 71 Atlantic 201 If you sell food to a middleman, who sells it to the consumer and the food proves to be discussed to such an extent as to cause disease in the consumer, then you are liable to the consumer for the damage to his health. This is the decision of Judge Noyes in the federal district court in New York. A written contract should be drawn and signed by both the landowner and the renter when a rental agreement is consummated. This may avoid a misunderstanding and prevent trouble. An oral contract should be as leading as a written agreement, but the oral contract may be forgotten or its stipulations not fully understood. --- JOB PRIN PRINTING The --- Plaindealer Wants Yours ```markdown ``` Ss =