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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Historical Society State House Fifteenth Year. No. 30. TOPEKA ROYAL TO BAPTISTS! TOPEKA ROYAL TO BAPTISTS! Western Convention Receives a Hearty Welcome at Shiloh. The Western Baptist convention held their convention at the Shiloh Baptist church last week. Delegates from several states in the West were present. The ladies department convened on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev. George W. Harts, of California, preached the introductory sermon. The program was splendid and many timely things were brought out that will serve to advance the race. The ladies are the life and spirit of the gathering, and they had a fine session which was enjoyed by everybody. President—Mrs. Brown, Iowa Vice - President - at - Large— Mrs. H. F. Frizier, Wichita. Recording Secretary — Mrs. Susie Hazle, 532 W. Knox street, Galesburg, Ill. Corresponding Secretary — Miss L. D. Lockridge, 921 Walker street, Kansas City, Kas. Treasurer—Miss Verta Cohron, Saint Joseph, Mo. Vice-Presidents of States Kansas—Mrs. F. B. Watson. Iowa—Mrs. M. E. Oliver. Illinios—Mrs. B. K. Jackson. Missouri—Mrs. J. H. Garnett. Kansas—Mrs. H. Howard. Iowa—Mrs. W. A. Brown. Illinois—Mrs. Eva Hooper. Executive Board Members. Kansas—Mrs. I. B. Frazier. Missouri—Mrs. J. H. Garnett. Iowa—Mrs. P. Frederick. Illinois—Mrs. L. Wallace. Art Department. Chaikman—Mrs. L. Wallace, 3218 Armour Ave., Chicago. Vice-President—Mrs. J. H. Brown. De-Moines. Ia. President—Mrs. W. L. Grant, absent. The Convention was composed of a distinguished set of Christian gentlemen whose deportment could not be excelled from any point of view. This is the first Convention we ever attended where so much respect and dignity for each other was carried out. Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, the secretary succeeded in taking the next meeting to Muskogee in 1914. He is working for the good people in Oklahoma now, which means much. A vote of thanks was tendered Rev. Fisback and the ladies who waited on them no nicely. They did not spare time nor money in trying to make it a grand success. One session was held at the Western Tuskegee on Friday. Prof. W. R. Carter, president of the school did everything in his power to make it pleasant for the delegates and visitors. Meals were served to all free. Tre Topeka Industrial School is noted for its hospitality in the entertainment of large gatherings of the race, and on this occasion excelled all previous efforts. Mr. Fisher, the newly elected president knows how to rule a body of men. Rev. Dr. Cohron, of Saint Joseph, Mo., was elected general missionary for the entire West. He is one of the most popular men in the Convention. Strong resolutions and a vote of thanks were tendered to Rev. T. L. Grubith, the retiring president for the dignified and Christian manner he had conducted the affairs of the Convention during his season in office, and they regretted to see him retire. He positively refused to let his name go before the body as a candidate for re-election. The following is the list of elected for the ensuing year: President-E. J. Fisher, Chicago, Ill. Recording Secretary—Dr. E. Arlington Wilson, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Corresponding Secretary—Dr. J. Goins, Jefferson City, Mo. Treasurer—Rev. Geo. M'Neal, Kansas City, Kansas. Statistician—Dr. E. L. Scruggs, Monmouth, Illinois. Scruggs, Monmouth, Illinois. . . Rev. W. W. Russell, of Topeka was elected secretary of the Educational Board also of the Foreign Mission Board. He is one of the leading ministers of the West and a coming young man. The following is the list od representatives: Rev. J. W. Gordon, Second Baptist church, Iola. Miss Lenora Jenkins, First Baptist church, Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. W. A. Bowren, First Baptist church, Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. S. B. Butler, Second Baptist church, Wichita. Rev.W.W. Russell, Third Baptist church, Topeka. Miss Evelyn Thomas, Third Baptist church, Topeka, Mr. P. C. Thomas, Third Baptist church, Topeka. Mrs. W. W. Russell, Third Baptist church, Topeka. R. E. Reeves, Third Baptist church, Topeka. Miss Anna Brown, Third Baptist church, Topeka. Rev. G. W. Henry, 121 Monroe street, Topeka. Dr. G. W. Jackson, D. D., Warren Street Baptist church, Lawrence. Rev. J. R. Richardson, Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. D. B. Jackson, Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. E. Arlington Wilson, Muskogee, Okla. Rev. J. T. Carr, Second Baptist church, Ottumwa, Ia. Rev. F. B. Woodward, Mount Zion Baptist church, Buxton, Ia. Mrs. W. A. Brown, Mount Zion Baptist church, Buxton, Ia. Rev. M. J. Burton, Missionary, Keokuk, Ia. Rev. S. Bates, DesMoines, Ia. Rev. F. C. Boling, DesMoines, Iowa. Rev. G. C. Saunders, DesMoines, Ia. Mrs. S. Bates, DesMoines, Ia. Rev. T. J. Griffith, DesMoines, Iowa. Mrs. C. Reeves, DesMoines, Iowa. Rev. G. W. Stanton, DesMoine, Ia. Rev. M. Loomey, Omaha, Neb. E. J. Fisher, D. D., LL. D. Olivet, B. C., Chicago, Ill Rev. G. W. Harts, 607 Ashtabul. Pasadena, California. Rev. John Goins, D. D., Jefferson City, Mo. Rev.E. M. Cohron, Francis St. Baptist church, Saint Joseph, Missouri. Miss Verta Cohron, Francis Street Baptist church, Saint Joseph, Mo. Mrs. M. M. Christopher, St. Joseph, Mo. Rev. B. P. C. Gayles, Vine Street Baptist church, Macon, Missouri. Rev. R. Williams, Boonville, Missouri. Rev. R. E. Hunt, Warrensburg, Mo. Rev. D. Holmes, Springfield, Missouri. Rev. H. C. Vaughn, Moberly, Missouri. Mrs. H. C. Vaughn, Moberly, Missouri. Rev. John F. Thomas, Ebenezer Baptist church, Chicago, Illinois. THE LAW CALLS BLACK "NEGRO." Oklahoma Judge and Attorney Consult Constitution in Dispute Over Term. Tulsa, Okla., July 23.—By what the name the Oklahoma constitution officially refers to the Negro, was the subject of an exciting colloquy between TOPEKA. KANSAS. FRIDAY MORNING JULY 25. 1913. Assistant County Attorney Nat Ligon and Judge M. A. Breckenridge of the superior court in open court today. Ligon was prosecuting Henry Randolph, a Negro, for murder in Judge Breckenridge's court and persisted in referring to the defendant as a "nigger." Judge Breckenridge commanded him to stop, declaring he must use either the term "Negro" or "colored man" as provided in the Oklahoma constitution. Ligon insisted the black man was termed a "nigger" in the statute constitution and a copy of the document was sent for. It sustained the court's contention. Both Ligon and Breckenridge are Southern men. WELCOME ADDRESS Knights and Daughters Tabor Receive Hearty Cheer at Parsons. A MASTERPIECE OF ELOQUENCE! Delivered by Sir Knight S. O. Clayton at the Twenty-Second Annual Grand Session of the International Order of Twelve Held at Parsons, Kans., July 8-12, 1913. Most Wotty Grand Mentor, Most Esteemed Chief Preceptress, officers and members of the twenty-second annual grand session of the International Order of Twelve of Kansas and Nebraska Jurisdiction: The duty that is mine this evening is one that is held with Sacred Jealously, the honor that is conferred upon me by Moses Dixon Temple No. 12, Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 28, and their subordinate branches is one that shall never be forgotten, nor cease to be cherished while memory clings to those events of my life which are dear to my heart. I do not hesitate to say that it is not the good office of every man to thus be honored, although he may live out an extended lifetime beyond the allotted Three-Score Years and Ten. I hold that it is my good pleasure to extend this most cordial welcome to one of the most August bodies of men and women known throughout the states of Kansas and Nebraska. I come to welcome in our midst and to our homes one of the most worthy organizations of this country—an organization whose spiritual, social, educational, financial and moral uplift is sanctioned not only in the West but throughout the great commonwealth of America. Chief Grand Mentor, Chief Grand Preceptress, Sir Knights and Duaghters, we might justly be counted insanely inconsistent and worshipers of petty society constructions were there not profound, wholesome, righteous and just fundamental principles underlying all and that gives us unquestionable cause extending to you this most hearty greeting. Fraternal love, universal liberty, and justice are the noble triumvirate that palpitate the heart, fire the blood and renew the tissues of this grand order that you represent here this evening. Fraternal love, against corrupted and polluted selfishness, which lurks in the night of its own hideous nature and tramples upon the bleeding hearts of its hapless victims. Universal liberty in opposition to that system of thraddom that paralyzes the better forces of nature and thrusts upon us a maddened and deprived people. Justice rather than the evil of unjust measure and unrewarded merit. The height, the depth, the width, the proportion of your work performed in the past and your purposes yet to materialize are not to be measured by the narrow conception of the carping critic. The fair-minded and observing people everywhere ac- knowledge that the work being done by the International Order of Twelve is of no small magnitude and far-reaching in its nature. With organizations as with individuals, only those who succeed over opposition are worthy of special note. The past history of this orderis ablaze with the record of golden achievements obtained by ceaseless efforts and unalloyed fidelity. The Taborian army is numbered by its thousands and has set the world to vibrating with the unison of its forward movement—an army of Taborian knights and daughters going forth to conquer the world, not with the bayonet, but with love. We welcome you again because you have clothed the poor wanderer and encouraged him along his journey. You have fed the hungry, you have cooled the fevered brow of the sick, you have been husband to the widow, a father to the fatherless, a mother to the motherless. You have hushed the cry of distress and wiped away the tears of sorrow. During your too brief stay among us we will guard you with unfaltering vigilance. Our hearty "ha, ha" will mingle with your merry laughter and with one common interest we shall fight against those dangers seen and unseen that may seek to mar your pleasure. There shall be no days too long nor nights too dark to keep us from responding to your wishes. And finally, Sir Knights and Daughters, when the evening of life is nearing its close and the past is rolled back like a scroll and when the Taborian bells are pealing forth their sweetest chimes, may the welcome we offer you be the sweetest strain of that Heavenly creation. Again, we bid you a thousand welcomes to all of ours that is best. EMPORIA, KANS Miss Mayme Elliott left last week for a month's stay in the resorts of Colorado. Miss Sadie Philips entertained last Thursday with dinner for Miss Nell Ellis and Mrs. Clara Roundtree of Toncka. The State-Wide Institute opened Tuesday of last week with the following colored students enrolled: Misses Laura Rawles and Anna Smith of Wichita; Mrs. Lillian Webster, Miss Ethel Gross and Prof. Taylor of St. Joseph, Mo.; Miss Virginia Elliott of Kansas City, Kans.; Miss Nellie Ellis, Miss Louvenia Brown, Mrs. Clara Roundtree and Prof. R. H. Wade of Topeka; Misses Johnson and Thompson of Leavenworth; Mr. Gray, Mr. Rector and Mr. Whalley of Oklahoma; Miss Lillian Burns of Lawrence, and Mr. Carter of Coffeyville. Miss Callie Beard, who has been attending the Normal, left last week for a trip through Canada. The A. M. E. church held its weekly social last week with Mrs. Carl Carter. Misses Effie and Beatrice Anderson entertained the younger set Thursday evening of last week complimentary to Misses Jennette and Lola Brown of Garden City, Master J. W. Elliott, Jr., of Kansas City, Kans., is visiting his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Giles Elliott. Miss Lattie Hawkins of Topeka passed through the city last Monday en route home from Cottonwood Falls. The many friends of Mrs. D. W. Weeks will be surprised to learn of her marriage Monday to Mr. Mayo of Dunlap, Kans. The Young Men's club of this city entertained with a dancing party Friday evening of last week for the new Normal students who have just arrived to attend the Institute. Week—Mayo. An agreeable surprise was given the inhabitants of this quiet little burg at an early hour Monday morning when Mrs. S. A. Weeks was joined in holy wedlock to Mr. B. F. Mayo of Dunlap, Kans., at 5:15 at the bride's beautiful Rural Street residence. Rev. B. C. Duke of Topeka performed the ceremony that made two hearts to beat as one. Those who were fortunate to be awake at that hour to attend the services were well paid for their effort, as an excellent five-course breakfast had been prepared by the hands of our most highly esteemed and competent caterress, Mrs. S. A. Weeks (for the last time.) Mr. and Mrs. Mayo left immediately for Hot Springs, Ark., Nashville, Tenn., and Mexico City. They will be at home to their friends at 710 Rural St., after August 31st. Mrs. Wm. Andrews, who has been quite ill for the last three or four weeks, is reported as being on the road to recovery. Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Terry, July 11th, an eight pound boy; name—Charles Albert. Mrs. Roy Weeks, who has been visiting at Ottawa for a week, has returned home. The young ladies of the local Christian church are doing a very commendable work in helping the church financially by a series of entertainments. ABILESE, KANS Miss Pearl Phillips of Lawrence is visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Williams. Mrs. Lizzie Williams of Nicodemus, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Nancy Tyler. Rev. J. D. Morrow, D. D., is the guest of of his son and family. Rev. C. P. Morrow. Miss Emma Warder has returned from Osage City where she attended the annual session of the Household of Ruth. Miss Ethel Hampton is visiting in Salina. The installation service at Mt. Zion Baptist church will take place Aug. 31st, in honor of the newly elected pastor, Rev. C. P. Morrow. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Mrs. C. B. Harrison, Supt. Scriptural sermon at 11 o'clock by Rev. D. D. Harrison of Alma, Kans. Song by the choir. Collection. At 2 p. m. Scripture reading by Rev. J. D. Morrow, D. D., Psalms 119. Song by the choir. Prayer by Mr. N. A. Warder. Address by Rev. Hull off Abilene. Address by Rev. W. F. Warder of Junction City. Song by the choir. Paper, "Duty of the Church to its Pastor," Mrs. Vera Tyler. Address by Pastor P. C. Morrow and family. Paper by Mrs. A. B. White. Song by Mrs. Sonny Hampton. Paper, "The Relation of the Deacons to the Pastor," by Mr. B. F. Gary. Paper, "The Scriptural Qualifications of the Deacon," by Mr. S. Hampton. Paper, "What is the Sunday School?" by Mrs. C. B. Harrison. Solo by Mrs. B. Simpson. Paper, "Duty of the Mission Circle," by Mrs. Alice Gibson. Collection. At 8 p. m. Rev. W. P. Banks of Salina will preach. Collection and benediction. Hev, Milton, D. D., of Tennessee, preached an excellent sermon here last Wednesday night. WICHITA, KANSAS. A delightful "hay-rack" ride to Valley Center was given Wednesday night in honor of Mrs. Matthew McKeether of Denver, Colorado. Mrs. T. H. Cox left Sunday for Kansas City to attend the Grand Court of Calanthe. Mrs. N. Clark Smith, who accompanied Capt. Smith and his famous Tuskegee Institute band on a weeks' trip through the state has returned and has as her guest, Mrs. William H. Bell of Kansas City, Mo. The "Secret Order of the Golden Goose" will be staged at the Masonic Temple July 30th by auspices of the O. E. S. Mr. Ernest Woodward, secretary of the colored Y M. C. A., left for Washington, D. C., Saturday of last week, where he will attend the school for Y. M. C. A. secretaries for a month. Mr. Ernest J. Hawkins, of Ft. Scott, Grand Master of Prince Price $1.50 Per Year. Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., made his annual visit to Arkansas Valley Lodge, No. 21 one evening this week and delivered an able and instructive lecture to the craft. Miss Pearl Hackley and Mr. Howard McDaniels, who were quietly married last month at Newton have gone to Omaha, Neb., where they will reside. Mrs. Madonna Ford, of Dermott, Ark., returned to her home Wednesday after a two weeks' visit with her mother, Mrs. McFee. Mrs. William J. Brown and children, of Ft. Scott, are the guests of her sister, Mrs. John Hall. Miss Nora B. Hyler left Sunday for her home in Meridian, Oklahoma. Mrs. William Parks left Tuesday morning for Chicago where she will spend the summer and from there will go to her home in Asbury Park, N. J. Mrs. Frank Chiles, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Saturday with Mrs. J. H. Sayles. She was en route to Denver, Coto. Mrs. A. L. Patton, of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. L. Fleming, of Los Angles, Cal., are the guests of their mother, Mrs. William Clark. A. Lee Garraitt and W. H. Jones have purchased a printing plant and opened a print shop at 603 North Main street. They will do general job printing and publish Wichita's only colored paper. These gentlemen are well known citizens and will give the public a good clean, bold and fearless paper. Mrs. Mattie E. McKeether left Sunday for her home in Denver, Colo., after spending a month with her aunt, Mrs. R. B. Hill. The Vasti club met in a business meeting Tuesday night at the residence of Miss Isis Brooks on Ohio street. The Vasti girls club gave a lawn social at the residence of Mrs. Harry Wilson on North Main street Tuesday night. Refreshments were served from quartett tables. Japanese lanterns made the yard very effective. An orchestra furnished music during the evening. Mrs. John T. Chinneth and children left Sunday for Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. Nelson Smith, of Muskogee, Okla., is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. I. J. Porter. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS Y. W.C.A. NOTES. By Lydia C. Smith. The Yates Branch of the Y. W. C. A. at 1101 N. Fifth street, Kansas City, Kas., is holding an interesting vesper service on Sunday from 3 to 4 o'clock. Mme. C. J. Walker, Indianapolis, Ind., was the speaker on last Sunday. There was a large and appreciative audience present. A jolly trip with the Y. W. C. A. Girls has been planned by the Hygiene and Physical Educational Committee for the evening of Aug. 8, 1913. Special attractions will be arranged for each of the several stations. The party will leave the Yates Y. W. C. A. on Fifth and State Avenue about 8:30 o'clock. Purchase your tickets early as the number is limited. The Y. W. C. A. Swimming Class took its swim on Wednesday morning of this week and everyone went in. Our class is growing and so is the membership of the Association The Y. W. C. A Tennis Club through Mrs. T. H. Dickson, secured Heathwood park for two afternoons of last week. The Cromuel ground for the Y. W. C. A. has been changed from New Jersey to North Sixth street at the residence of Mrs. Dickson. Much interest is being shown on the part of those who are to take part in the drama, "From Cabin to Congress," which is to be presented for the benefit of the Association. All women and girls are invited to attend our vesper service at 3 P. M. on Sunday. SHOT AND SHELL IN OLD MEXICO Spectacular Daily Feature of Fire Arranged for Whole of Fair Week at Topeka. 250 PEOPLE IN OUT DOOR PLAY Thrilling Drama of Early Days in Old Mexico on Natural Stage 350 Feet Long—Grand Finale is the Eruption of Mount Popocatapetl. "Who hath heard the music of Mexico knoweth the melody of it, but whose cars hath not listened to its concord hath not known the tuneful sound of nature's songs." • The greatest open air pyro spectacle ever witnessed in Kansas will be staged one whole week during the State Fair at Topoka, September 8th to 12th. Two hundred and fifty people are needed in putting on this wonderful display of the works and scenic effects. 'Old Mexico - 1847,' is a faithful reproduction of the storming and capture of the fortress, Chipultepec, by the American troops under General Winfield Scott. This was the most thrilling interesting and spectacular feature of the Mexican war. It will be widely reproduced for the people of Kansas who come to the State Fair at Topeka in September. All of the characters of the American and Mexican army under the leadership of General Scott, Twiggs and Pillow for the American forces, and General Santa Anna and Pravo of the Mexican forces, will appear in this great historical spectacle, an entertainment of the highest class, and the most elaborate of its kind ever presented to Kansas people. Each night during State Fair week on the Association's fine grounds in Topeka, may be seen the awful and awe inspiring spectacle of Mt. Popocatapetl in volcanic eruption. The scenic effects stretch out 350 feet long. This panorama will show the City of Mexico as it was in 1847. Kausans familiar with the geography and historical points of the Mexican capital, as they have read about them in the public press during the past five years, and as they have kept track of the many rebellions of that country, will see, when they come to the State Fair at Topeka, in September, in one extreme end of the great spectacle, the fortress Chapultepec; on the other extreme end the National Palace. The central portion of the scenic effects where President Madero was executed is a typical Mexico City view, showing the Grand Plaza, Market Square, the main Cathedral and other churches, stores, theaters, adobe houses, pulque shops, etc., with the Smoking Mountain of Popocatepetl in the background. This animated and realistic picture, 350 feet in length, contains over 10,000 square yards of canvas painted in oil, and will be correct in every detail. The 250 people who will take part in this stupendous spectacle will all be properly costumed, showing the many picturesque classes, the American and Mexican soldiers, the Padres, the official dignitaries, the gamblers, the bull fighters, the flower and dancing girls, the poor Feuons and bergars. The opening of the spectacle is in the early morning. Chimes and bells are ringing in many churches in the city, and worshippers are seen coming from early mass. Priests, nuns and altar boys wend their way slowly from the Cathedral to the Fortress to hold services for soldiers. Pugle calls and life and drum attract the people to the Public Plaza Following this introduction comes the greatest spectacular entertainment ever offered the people of Kansas. The program contemplates more than two hours of high class entertainment each evening of State Fair week. Space would not permit the publication in detail of all the features that combine to make 'Old Mexico' the most superdous as well as the most gorgeous spectacle ever shown in this country. The great show comes to the State Fair, Topeka, direct from the Nebraska Fair, preceding which it is given at the Iowa State Fair. The Kansas State Fair Association, realizing that the people of the state appreciate high class entertainment—the very best that can be secured in the country, will present at Topchka, September 8 to 12, a spectacular show that will be well worth a trip across the state to see. This great entertainment, with the week of standard concert music and many other forms of clean amusement, combined with a State Fair at the Capital city that will rank with similar expositions in any state of the Union, offers to the people of Kansas an unusual opportunity for a pleasurable outing. PREPARATORY DAYS Three days, September 367, will be allowed for preparatory work and installation of exhibits at the State Fair, Topoka. This will give five full days, September 8 to 12, inclusive, of Fair. Every exhibit must be in place before the opening day, September 8. This rule is now in effect at all the great fairs of the country and will be strictly enforced at Topoka. Our New 1913 Catalog showing the latest styles in Colored People's Hair We are the largest importers and manufacturers of Colored People's Hair. We guarantee our hair to stand combing and washing. Our prices are lower than those quoted elsewhere. We sell hair by the pound, also hair nets and straightening combs, toilet articles and all styles of hair. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Send two cent stamp for our beautiful catalog. Agents Wanted. Humania Hair Co. Department F. 23 Duane Street, NEW YORK CITY. Association District Association Second Baptist July 31st. Kaw Valley Associ The Kaw Valley District Ass Meets With the Second Bap Church July 31st. Kaw Valley Association The Kaw Valley District Association Meets With the Second Baptist Church July 31st. THURSDAY—AFTERNOON. SESSION. July 31st, 1913. 2.00 p. m.—Devotional Meeting. Theme: "Need Help."—Rev. W. R. Owens, Kansas City, Kansas; B. Bonner Springs, Kansas. 2:30 p. m.—Call to Order and Remarks by Modern Jackson. Welcome Address Response:—Mrs. F. B. Watson, Kansas City, Kansas 3.00 p. m.—Introduction of Mesengers and Visitor of Committee on Enrollment. 3:30 p. m.—Address: "New Creatures in Christ T. Mack, Kansas City, Kansas. 4:00 p. m.—Introductory Sermon, Rev. G. W. Herka, Kansas. 1913. Setting. Theme: "Need of Divine Kansas City, Kansas; B. B. Locke, and Remarks by Moderator G. N. Kansas City, Kansas. Messengers and Visitors. Re- tat. New Creatures in Christ," Rev. I. Sermon, Rev. G. W. Henry, Tope- SESSION. by Rev. Smith, Eudora, Kansas, Kansas. Annual Address, Rev. G. N. Jack- Sermon, Rev. Geo. McNeal, Rev. L. S. Arthur. July 31st, 1913. 2.00 p. m.—Devotional Meeting. Theme: "Need of Divine Help."—Rev. W. R. Owens, Kansas City, Kansas; B. B. Locke, Bonner Springs, Kansas. 2:30 p. m.—Call to Order and Remarks by Moderator G. N. Jackson. Welcome Address ..... Response:—Mrs. F. B. Watson, Kansas City, Kansas. 3.00 p. m.—Introduction of Messengers and Visitors. Report of Committee on Enrollment. 3:30 p. m.—Address: "New Creatures in Christ," Rev. I. T. Mack, Kansas City, Kansas. 4:00 p. m.—Introductory Sermon, Rev. G. W. Henry, Topeka, Kansas. EVENING SESSION. 7:30 p. m.—Devotionals, led by Rev. Smith, Eudora and Mrs. Tillie Rorev, Rosedale, Kansas. 7:40 p. m.—Moderator's Annual Address, Rev. G. son, Lawrence, Kansas. 8:30 p. m.—Denominational Sermon, Rev. Geo. Kansas City, Kansas; alternate, Rev. L. S. Arthur. 7:30 p. m —Devotionals, led by Rev. Smith, Eudora, Kansas, and Mrs. Tillie Rorex, Rosedale, Kansas. 7:40 p. m.—Moderator's Annual Address, Rev. G. N. Jackson, Lawrence, Kansas. 8:30 p. m.—Denominational Sermon, Rev. Geo. McNeal, Kansas City, Kansas; alternate, Rev. L. S. Arthur. Appointment of Committees. Adjournment. FRIDAY—MORNING SESSION. August 1st, 1913. 9:00 a. m.—Devotionals, Rev. J. Jennings, Blo Kansas; Mrs. Laura Harris, Eudora, Kansas. 9:20 a. m.—Paper for Discussion, "The Ordina Their Significance," Rev. W. W. Russell, Topeka, Kans 10:00 a. m.—Business Hour. Reports of Officeers 11:00 a. m.—Preaching Recess. est, 1913. Rev. J. Jennings, Bloomington, Dora, Kansas. Discussion, "The Ordinances and Russell, Topeka, Kansas. Reports of Officeers. 9:00 a. m.—Devotionals, Rev. J. Jennings, Bloomington, Kansas; Mrs. Laura Harris, Eudora, Kansas. AFTERNOON SESSION. 2:00 p. m.—Devotionals, Deacon J. H. Walker, Kansas; Mrs. Amanda Alexander, Topeka, Kansas. 2:30 p. m.—Reading Church Letters. Election of 4:00 p. m.—Preaching, Missionary Sermon, Rev. D. D. son, Kansas City, Kas.; alternate, Rev. J. H. Daniels, Kansas. Recess. con J. H. Walker, Kansas City, er, Topeka, Kansas. Letters. Election of Officers. ionary Sermon, Rev. D. B. Jack- e, Rev. J. H. Daniels, Lawrence, SESSION. Second Baptist Church Choir, 2:00 p. m.—Devotionals, Deacon J. H. Walker, Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. Amanda Alexander, Topeka, Kansas. 2:30 p. m.—Reading Church Letters. Election of Officers. 2:30 p. m.—Reading Church Letters. Election of Orcers. 4:00 p. m.—Preaching, Missionary Sermon, Rev. D. B. Jackson, Kansas City, Kas.; alternate, Rev. J. H. Daniels, Lawrence, Kansas. EVENING SESSION. 7:30 p. m.—Song Service, Second Baptist Church Choir, North Topeka, Kansas. Vocal solo, Mrs. Rosa Jones, Kansas City, Kansas. 8:00 p. m.—Preaching, Educational Sermon, Rev. J. W. Clay, Kansas City, Kansas; alternate, Rev. Robt. Bell, Topeka, Kansas. 8:00 p. m.—Preaching, Educational Sermon, Re Clay, Kansas City, Kansas; alternate, Rev. Robt. Belle Kansas. Educational Sermon, Rev. J. W. ornate, Rev. Robt. Bell, Topeka, SATURDAY-MORNING SESSION. August 2nd, 1913. 9.00 a. m.—Devotionals, Deacon Ransom Taylor Kansas; Mrs. L. A. Wilson, Kansas City, Kansas. Address, Deacon J. G. Groves, Edwardsville, Kansas. Address, "The Galeda and Metoka Movement," Mr. Bradshaw, Topeka, Kansas. and, 1913. Deacon Ransom Taylor, Topeka. Kansas City, Kansas. Ces, Edwardsville, Kansas. Metoka Movement," Miss Mattle committees. temperance Sermon, Rev. T. T. Chas. Ferguson, Kansas City. 9.00 a. m.—Devotionals, Deacon Ransom Taylor, Topeka. Kansas; Mrs. L. A. Wilson, Kansas City, Kansas. Address, Deacon J. G. Groves, Edwardsville, Kansas. Address, "The Galeda and Metoka Movement," Miss Mattle Bradshaw, Topeka, Kansas. 10:00 a. m.—Reports of Committees. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching, Temperance Sermon, Rev. T. T. Ward, Topeka; alternate, Rev. Chas. Ferguson, Kansas City. AFTERNOON SESSION. TOPEK A.' SESSION. BERARY PROGRAM. Delenia Stoner, Managers. NING SESSION. rd, 1913. Mass Meeting. Superintendent, City, Kansas. ev. R. H. Thomas, North Law- Benedictlon. EVENING SESSION. MUSICAL AND LITERARY PROGRAM. Mr. F. M. Ware and Miss Delenia Stoner, Mans SUNDAY—MORNING SESSION. August 3rd, 1913. 9:30 a.m —Sunday School Mass Meeting. Super- Miss Lydia Lockridge, Kansas City, Kansas. 11:00 a.m —Preaching, Rev. R. H. Thomas, No- rence, Kansas. MUSICAL AND LITERARY PROGRAM. Mr. F. M. Ware and Miss Delenia Stoner, Managers. 9:30 a.m —Sunday School Mass Meeting. Superintendent, Miss Lydia Lockridge, Kansas City, Kansas. 11:00 a.m —Preaching, Rev. R. H. Thomas, North Lawrence, Kansas. Offertory—Benediction. AFTERNOON SESSION. 3.00 p. m.—Memorial Sermon, Rev. Geo. McAdoo Kansas; alternate, Rev. B. Davidson, Topeka, Kansas. 3:30 p. m.—Missionary Mass Meeting, Conducted C. G. Fishback, Rev. J. H. Van Lue. Con, Rev. Geo. McAdoo, Topeka, Mison, Topeka, Kansas. Miss Meeting, Conducted by Rev. Lue. Benediction. SESSION. Miss Meeting, Miss Mattle Brad- ro. C. Patterson, Kansas City, Kansas. ing Senton, Rev. G. N. Jackson, Benediction. EV. G. N. JACKSON, Moderator 3.00 p. m.—Memorial Sermon, Rev. Geo. McAdoo, Topeka, Kansas; alternate, Rev. B. Davidson, Topeka, Kansas. 3:30 p. m.—Missionary Mass Meeting, Conducted by Rev. C. G. Fishback, Rev. J. II. Van Lue. Offertory—Benediction. EVENING SESSION. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. Mass Meeting, Miss Mat shaw, Topeka, Kansas. 7:30 p. m.—Devotionals, Bro. C. Patterson, Kan Kansas; Mrs. Harvey, Eudora, Kansas. 8:00 p. m.—Preaching, Closing Senton, Rev. G. N. Moderator, Lawrence, Kansas. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. Mass Meeting, Miss Mattle Bradshaw, Topeka, Kansas. 7:30 p. m.—Devotionals, Bro. C. Patterson, Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. Harvey, Eudora, Kansas. 8:00 p. m.—Preaching, Closing Session, Rev. G. N. Jackson, Moderator, Lawrence, Kansas. Offertory—Benediction. FREE FREE 5.00 p. m—Recess. H. I. MONROE. GREATEST SHOW IN KANSAS The State Fair, Topeka, Will Be the Greatest Exposition of Kansas Exhibits in Its History—Amusement Attractions Best Ever—Finest Races in West. The State Fair, Topeka, September 8 to 12, will combine in exhibits, great racing, new and up-to-date free attractions, and night spectacular shows, the greatest entertainment ever offered to the people of Kansas. Briefly summing it up, there will be: Mammoth live stock and agricultural exhibits, with new concrete buildings for stock and exhibits There will be four grand band concerts daily, and many new and up to date free at tractions. Patterson's new shows will be on the Midway to amuse and please the visitors. The racing will be the best ever seen in the Middle West. The people of Kansas City and other large cities in the Mississippi and Missouri Valleys will see nothing in the way of fine races this year that will compare with the great racing program at the State Fair, Topeka. The best and fastest race horses of the country will delight the throngs that come to the State Fair, Topeka, September 8 to 12. There will be thrilling aeroplane flights, and every night Palm's mam moth spectacle, 'Old Mexico—1847, will offer to the people of Kansas the grandest spectacular entertainment ever seen in the West. This great show reproduces the storming and capture of Portress Chapultepec, and the awful and awful inspiring feature of Mt. Popocatapetl in volcanic eruption will be seen. The scenic effects are 350 feet long and 200 performers participate in this most wonderful spectacle. Each night this is followed by the greatest fireworks display ever seen in Kansas. The truth is, fellow Kansans, the Fair at Topeka is in a class with the big State Fairs of the country. Come, and bring your families along for the best and most profitable outing you ever enjoyed in your lives. CAMPING ON STATE It has been said, and truly, that a person camping on the State Fair grounds at Topeka for a week and visiting every department, viewing every individual and county display, is well able to mirror in his mind the condition of the people in each and every one of the 105 counties. He can tell what kind of homes there are in the several counties; the physical and intellectual condition of the people as shown in their products, art and handiwork; the condition of the schools and school houses, the condition and ambitions of the state's towns and cities. All these are reflected in the exhibits of the state's citizens, and in their interest and pride, in a great State Fair at the Captail City September 8-12, that fully and completely emphasizes her progress, and mirrors, like a great show window, the marvelous achievements of a great people. A most cordial invitation is extended to all Kansas people to avail themselves of the splendid camp grounds during the week of the State Fair at Topeka. A special shady plot, with running water, is set aside for this purpose. No charge will be made for camping permit. Admissions collected each morning. Parties coming with vehicles will pay one regular admission for same, but no additional fee will be collected while the same remains on grounds. RACING AT STATE FAIR, TOPEKA. Lovers of the sport will have the opportunity to enjoy a splendid race program every afternoon, commencing at 1:30 p. m. at the State Fair at Topeka. Five days harness and running races, interspersed with splendid free acts and band concerts. This one feature of the Fair will be the best in the western country. Come early, look over the big live stock and agricultural exhibits and enjoy the best and snappiest races in the state. The grounds and buildings open to the public every day from 8 o'clock n. m to 10 30 p. m. Electric lighted and commodius rest rooms. Gentlemanly guards always ready to serve the visitor. Five big days of wholesome fun and wonderful object lessons worth a trip across the state. Bring the family to your Capital City, September 8 to 12 and visit the State Fair. The Great Patterson Shows will furnish the Midway Features of the State Fair at Topeka, September 8 to 12. Their attractions include a large wild animal exhibit, an old-fashioned one ring circus, electric panaroma of the working of the Panama Canal, splendid riding devices and free acts. These shows together with the Pain's Spectacle each evening in front of the Grandstand, four great Band Concerts each day and full racing program each afternoon, gives the visitor plenty of high class amusement STATE FAIR AT TOPEKA. 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Address, THE PLAINDEALER FORTY ACRES of good sweet potatoes and watermelon land, located four miles from Topeka FOR SALE This land will produce from 150 to 300 bushels of potatoes per acre and from $7500 to $100.00 worth of melons per acre. Address. ALER. Mo. THE PLAINDEALER, . A BARGAIN. Home Pastry Cooking reised "as good as lard," thereby of lard. Good, pure lard must be making. act, Kansas fed, fat, little pigs, fed in open kettles and carefully, t, odor-proof pails. ands of the best families who say in buy. Don't accept a substitute. or butcher. He has it. ff Packing Co., U. S. A. Mme.M.Beard, Hair Specialist. . T PLAY FOR PROFIT FOR ALL KANSANS "Joy Week" for the State is Sept. 8 to 12---A Crowd of 200,000 People Expected in Topeka. Greatest State Fair Kansas Has Ever Been Is to Take Place in Topeka Amusement Features of Un- paralleled Quality and Cost. The State Fair, Topeka, aside from its wealth of exhibits in every de- partment, is to be a great, Celebration, a Festival, a Vacation, a Recreation. The Kansas State Fair Association, recognizing the demand of the people for more freedom, more joy, more life and more pleasure to sweeten the busy cares of the time, will supply this demand at the great exposition to be held at Topeka, September 8 to 12. The management of the State Fair, Topeka, regards a great Fair as an institution that must be accompanied with clean, wholesome amusement. It is so with other organizations, and why not a great State Fair? The universities have their fraternities, their entertainments and their athletic games. The common schools have their playgrounds which are just as necessary in the child's physical well being as are the books and teachers in his educational advancement. The churches have their social functions. Lodges and other organizations hold and increase their membership through the series of entertainments that interest and amuse everywhere, serious work is closely connected with inspiring play. At the State Fair, Topeka, in September, it is expected that more than 200,000 Kansas will gather to seek information, to rub elbows with their fellows, look upon the wonderful accomplishments to be reflected in their exhibits of Kansas products, and to enjoy the varied amusement offerings. "Old Mexico—1847," the greatest pyro-spectacle ever witnessed in the West, will be shown each evening during the Fair. No other entertainment feature could have been secured that would so delight and interest the visitors. This wonderfully realistic production vividly portrays the storming and capture of the fortress Chapultepec by the American troops under the command of General Win field Scott. The musical features will eclipse all former offerings. Great bands and orchestras will enliven every hour of State Fair week at Topeka. Many shows and features now being arranged for will add to the list of entertainments that are certain to make the State Fair at Topeka memorable in its amusement attractions. THE CAPITAL CITY. Topeka, the capital of the state, is a city of fifty thousand people, with hotels ample for accommodating thousands of visitors, and entered by four large trunk line railways: The Union Pacific, Santa Fe, Rock Island and Missouri Pacific—all having commodious depots. Switching facilities to and within the fair grounds. MISSION OF STATE FAIR. The mission of the Kansas State Fair Association is to encourage better agriculture, horticulture, stock raising and manufacturing. It induces men to think and urges them to put forth better efforts for intelligent farming and stock breeding. It is the place for those who have learned the lesson well to demonstrate results. EVERYBODY SATISFIED. "Get the Habit of Attending the State Fair at Topeka," has become a popular expression by all citizens who attended last year. It is a way they have of telling their neighbors about the most complete exhibition of agricultural, live stock, horticultural and other products ever seen in the middle west. STATE FAIR MUSIC. Visitors to the State Fair at Topeka will be regaled with music morning till night and supper to train time, by the best bands obtainable. Nothing so completely rounds out a day of sight seeing and entertainment as does good music. GREAT EXHIBIT OF MACHINERY. One of the great features of the State Fair at Topeka will be the machinery exhibit, where all the modern farm implements and machinery will be displayed by the largest machine houses in the West. Five days' racing at the State Fair at Topeka, September 8 to 12, will be appreciated. Many of the fastest horses in the country will go in these races. Big program every day. Dring the boys and girls with you to the State Fair at Topeka, September 8 to 12, 1913. They are entitled to a vacation. In this day and age machinery is entering more and more into the farm work. At the State Fair, Topeka, you will see everything needed. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. Mr. Carles Smithton, of New York, is visiting friends in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and children of Hiawatha, Kas., are visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Lizzie Hale was taken to Saint Elizabeth hospital Tuesday where she will undergo an operation on one of her legs. A special musical program was rendered at the A. M. E. church Sunday night. Rev. George Maaton is yet confined to his home on account of illness. Mrs. Laura Johnson returned Sunday from Saint Louis where she reported a grand time while in attendance on the Grand Session of the O. E. S. Mr. D. McAdams has returned to the city. A temporary Christian Union society was organized by the Baptist church Friday evening of last week. Mrs. J. C. Collins of the A. M. E. church was made president; Mrs. R. H. Young. of Mount Zion, secretary; Mrs. M. Moore, treasurer. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Miss Kathryne Bedell entertained Wednesday evening at her beautiful home on Prospect avenue in honor of Miss Susie Hall, of Denver, Colo. The house and lawn was decorated with field daisies. The evening was spent in dancing. Among those who enjoyed her hospitality were: Misses Susie Hall, Emma Dabny, Thelma Bruce, Beatrice Hardy, Larkle Burnett, Mary Adams, Marie Stemmons, Laura Burnett; Messrs Ernest Cobbs, Wendell Campbell, J. T. Williams, Ed. Spears, Stewart Fullbright, Clarence Marr, Guy Coker, of Arizona; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lane, Mr. and Mrs.N. Edmonds. Mr. and Mrs. George Wright, of Saint Louis, Mrs. Cora Hardy, Mrs. Lulu Bedell and Mrs. Effie Bedell, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. McCullough. YALE. KANSAS. Mrs. Duberry is on the sick list. Prof. Findley, of Oklahoma, is the guest of Yale friends this week. Mrs. Ella Maple, little Florence Walker spent Saturday and Sunday in Crowberg. Mrs. Julia Turner was in Yale Tuesday. Mrs. Jessie Kincaid is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hudson. Her husband died May 28th. Mrs. Spencer Walker was in Croweburg and Pittsburg last Thursday. Mrs. E. Gallaway off Girard, is keeping house for Mrs. Hally White while the latter is attending grand lodge. Rev. A. C. Terrill, presiding elder for this district, held his last quarterly meeting Sunday. Mrs. Cain of Pittsburg was in the city last Thursday to meet the Eastern Star lodge. Mrs. Dora Smith of Pittsburg attended lodge here last week. DISTRICT GRAND LODGE NO.17. G. U. O. OF O. F. (District Grand Lodge No. 17, G. U. O. of O. F., jurisdiction of Kansas, convened last week at Osage in its 30th annual session and the reports from various sources show great progress in the past year under the leadership of District Grand Master Dorsey Green of Kansas City. All lodges show increase in the number of members and all the treasuries show a neet increase. Several of the local lodges have purchased their own halls. The Household of Ruth and Juvenile auxiliaries have shown a wonderful stride in the past year, making it the crowning year in the history of the lodge in Kansas. The endowment treasury made a rapid gain on the death list this year and is in good condition. The watchword of the District Grand Master to the Odd Fellows and Ruths was "Forward March." The officers for the ensuing year are as follows: Dorsey Green, D. G. M.; King Adams, D. D. G. M.; M. C. Rhoten, D. G. Sec.; Robert C. Chatman, D. G. D.; Wesley W. Shobe, D. G. Treas.; Dr. S. M. Banks, Endowment Sec'y; D. D. Hope, Endowment Treas. Fast horses, fine stock annd poultry and splendid music at the Fair Grounds Aug. 1.—Shawnee Driving club. The State Fair, Topeka, Offers the Best Racing to be seen in All the Middle West—The Best Racers in the Country are Coming Great Trotting, Pacing and Running Races Scheduled. Everybody loves a good horse, especially a race horse, and Kansans, more than any other people, delight in these great speed contests. At the State Fair, Topeka, September 8 to 12, the speed ring every day will be the center of attraction. The greatest races by the best horses in the country will be pulled off daily. This great speed contest on Topeka's fine track will fully repay every Kansan who attends the great State Fair. The people of this county and section of the State should begin making preparations to attend the State Fair at Topeka. It would be fine for us to organize and go in a body to this, the biggest show and the greatest amusement center of Kansas, this year. Why not take hold and let our county lead in a great display of its products? Why not show the balance of the people of Kansas who are going to Topeka for their annual outing, that this county stands in the front in its products, including its representative men and women and its bright and beautiful children? While the country will show its finest racing horses as they spin over Topeka's fine track, let us load up several coach loads of our people and how our neighbors of other counties the kind of men and women that are making of this section a veritable garden spot. We will pit the men, women and children of this county against those of any other section of the State in intelligence, energy and progressive spirit. Let's organize, let's "get together" and spend the week of September 8 to 12 at the State Fair, Topeka. We need to have one good time; one fine outing this year, and Topeka, our capital city, is the place to have it. Who will take the lead in organizing for the trint ONE GREAT FAMILY ONE GREAT FAMILY Kansans Bound Together by Tie of State Pride—Great "Get- Together" Meeting at State Fair, Topeka. We Kansans are one great family. The tie that binds us is state pride. Our fortunes are linked in the one purpose of building here a state that will fully reflect our industry, energy, progressive spirit and high class citizenship. Topeca, the Capital city, through the State Fair bids every Kansan come to the State Fair, September 8 to 12, and make it a week of pleasure and profit. There are thousands of citizens in the state, and many thousand women and children who never have visited their Capital city. They should come once each year and spend a day among the interesting things to see in the state house, and they should see the new Memorial hall and other public buildings in which every Kansan has an interest. There is no better time or season for this visit to the Capital city than at the close of the promised bountiful harvest when the products of the farm and factory are spread out before you The "get together" spirit is a good thing for Kansas people. Let it be statewide, and let the week of September 8 to 12, mark the initial justice and homecoming that shall be held annually at the State Fair at Topeka. STATE FAIR GROUNDS, TOPEKA, EASY TO REACH. When you come to Topeka to visit the State Fair, September 8 to 12, do not think that you will have trouble and expense in getting to and from the fair grounds. The State Fair has two double-track street car lines to its grounds and connecting with lines to all parts of the city; the fare is 5 cents, including transfer privileges to and from any part of the city. If you desire to walk, the fair grounds can be reached by a 20-minute walk from almost any part of town. Brick and cement sidewalks lead to the fair grounds gate and a half dozen brick paved streets lead to the same place. The State Fair grounds are within five minutes walk from the State Capitol building, which is within the heart of the city. No other fair grounds in the United States are so advantageously located for the comfort and convenience and pleasure of the visiting public. EVERY DAY A BIG ONE AT STATE FAIR, TOPEKA The opening day of the Topeka State Fair, Monday, September 8, is Children's Day, Old Soldiers' Day. A grand display of daylight fireworks, full race program, free band concert, and a great spectacular night entertainment in front of the grandstand This is the best day to see the Fair. A few days' visit to the State Fair at Topeka, September 8 to 12, is an inspiration to every one. All work and no play makes the boy dislike the farm. Where? Topeka! When? September 8 to 13. What? State Fair, For Negroes Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Logan county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $10 TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas. Eat or Sleep? Then... When in Kansas City and want first class service and a fine place to stop, call on Mrs. Josephine Daven, 317 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. WANTED AGENTS: To write Life and Accident Insurance Policies for Shawnee County. NTA'L LIFE INSURANCE CO Chicago, Ill. T. W. TROUPE, State Agent 428 Lincoln St., Topeka, Kan. State Agent, E. D. JONES, STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES, Fresh Meats, Cigars and Tobacco. 322 E. 1st St. Topeka, Kansas. H. T. GEEDER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. PITTSBURG, —: KANSAS. Office: 124 1/2 E. Third St. Phones: Office 1475; Res. 1945. —Diseases of Women, Specialty. Both phones 774. Res., Bell 648 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Giblair's Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren SA Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence phones: Bell 901-2. Ind. 2859 Bed DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to Diseases of ...Women and Private Diseases... Office and Residence, 327 Madison St. Bell phone 1091 DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 832 Kansas Avenue. - Phone 3494. Furnished Rooms. When in Topeka and want a neatly furnished room, call at 113 W. 10th St. Mrs. B. F. Austin, Prop. Rooms by day or week. Strictly first class. For Sale. MY HAIR DRESSING, MANICURING AND MASSAGE PARLORS. My equipment is all up-to-date and comparatively new. The business is well established and in splendid location. Reasons given privately for desiring to sell. None but an experienced operator can handle the trade. Address MRS. A. DORSEY-CLAYTON, 1802½ Main St., Parsons, Kansas. Hadley and Robinson, BARBERSHOP AND BATHS Shining Parlor Everything neat, clean and up-to-date. 317 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KAS. UNION... Cafe, HOTEL... 127 West Railroad Street. SHERMAN TROTTER, Prorrictor. BOARD AND LODGING. Everything First Class. NORTH TOPEKA, KANSAS, --- PUBLICATION NOTICE. Statement of the Ownership, Management, Circulation, Etc. Statement of the ownership, management, circulation, etc., of The Topeka Plaindealer, published weekly at Topeka, Kansas, required by the Act of August 24, 1912. Editor, Nick Chiles, Topeka, Kansas; business manager, A. D. Griffin, Topeka, Kansas; publisher, Nick G'ks, Topeka, Kansas; owner, N. Chiles, Topeka, Kansas. (Signed:) NICK CHILES. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of July, A. D. 1913. My Commission expires Feb. 20th 1916. Pensioning Ex-Confederates. We note by the telegraph that one Hobson wants to pension ex-rebel soldiers. Is he crazy or just making a little play to the gallery? If he wants to commit a humane and Christian act, let him introduce a bill in Congress to pension all ex-slaves who have reached the age of 65 and over. The blacks gave the best days of their lives to the service and care of the white slave holders and now in the evening of a life of privation and toil, they should receive a small pittance from the government to keep them from poverty and want. Now, let some of our Congressmen who want to see justice and fair play predominate, introduce a bill of this character. HORTON, KANSAS. The Second Baptist church of this city should feel proud of its able and worthy pastor, Rev. J. R. Williams. He is also District Missionary for the N. E. association. Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church is progressing as it never did before under the pastorate of Rev. Wm. Enyard. He also reports the church at Sabetha and Fairview doing a grand work. Next Sunday there will be a grand rally and basket meeting under the auspices of the A. M. E. church at Sabetha. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, presiding elder of the Omaha district, held his last quarterly meeting here Sunday, July 13th, which was greatly enjoyed by all present. We are sorry to note the death of Mrs. Rosana Denton at Sabetha, which occurred on July 10th. Mrs. Denton was born in Kentucky May 15th, 1850; was married to Mr. Isaac Denton in 1870. She came to Kansas in 1886. She leaves to mourn her death one sister, and three children, besides a number of grand children and a host of friends, both white and colored. She lived a consistent Christian and was a faithful member of the A. M. E. church; also member of the Eastern Star. She was laid to rest under their last rites. "A precious one from you is gone, A voice you loved is stilled; There is a place made vacant in your home Which can never be filled." Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Brooks and daughter, Mrs. E. B. Williams, attended the funeral of their niece and cousin, Mrs. Blaine Montgomery at Hiawatha, July 10th. We are glad to state at this writing that Mrs. Henry Clay, better known as "Grandma" Clay, is able to be up and about again. Mr. Artemus Irving of Chicago, visited his parent4. Mr. and Mrs. John Irving, last week. He also spent a few days at Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City before returning to Chicago, where he is in the government service as a meat inspector in one of the large packing houses. He is a bright young man and who wish him success. The ladies of Horton are glad to add to their society Mrs. Walter Henry Irviving of Circleville, has many friends in Kansas She comes from one of the best families of that town. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brown are the proud parents of a little girl. Mr. and Mrs.. Carter Woodson are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine boy. Mrs. Harry Johnson entertained the Ladios Choral club on Thursday of last week, and after business was over the hostess served a two-course luncheon to the delight of all present, as follows: Mrs. J. B. Fleming, Mrs. H. Brooks, Mrs. T. Brooks, Mrs. R. C. Smith, Mrs. N. A. Clay, Mrs. I. B. Woodson. Mrs. Leroy Johnson was a visitor. Miss Sadie Cooper entertained with an evening party for her guest, Miss Ethel Smith, of Elwood, Kas. Those present were Misses Pearl and Cassie Woodson, LaRue Fleming, Geraldine Williams, Gertrude Masterson, Neva and Vistula Akers, Gladys Brooks, Ethel Valuzet, Mayme Watkins, May Watkins, Virgie Hayes, Messrs. Arthur Valuzet, David and Edward Watkins, Roy and Sterling Fuget, Roy Hayes, Eugene Fleming. Oliver Akers. Mr. Nat Adams of Kansas City, Mo., is with his sister, Mrs. Wm. Fuget. After an illness of about two years he rapidly improving and speaks of Horton as the second Colorado Springs, Colo., as a health resort. Miss Lydia A. Fuget is the authorized agent and solicitor for The Plaindealer at Horton. PITTSBURG. KANS. Rev. J. A. Broadnax of this city was appointed by Governor Hodges as a delegate to the Negro Educational Congress and was in attendance at Kansas City July 15th. Rev. J. T. Elias is seriously sick at 630 N. Water St., Wichita, Kansas. He has the sympathy of his many friends here who wish him a speedy recovery and safe return home. Miss Leota Fletcher has just returned home from a visit of a few days with Miss Lennie Dawson. Miss Mabel Cole has returned home from a few days visit at Coffeville with Mrs. G. Yancy. Mr. Rayworth Cole left last Saturday for Kansas City on a visit to his grand father and other relatives. The Home Mission circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Cobb. Club No. 2 served Monday night at the Mt. Hebron Baptist church, which was quite a success. The social given by Mrs. Sadie Green on Smith St., was a success. Mrs. J. W. Pierce has just returned from Vinita, Oklahoma, where she was visiting her sister. PAOLA. KANSAS. Powell Thomas, a young colored boy, about eighteen years old, was found dying on the railroad tracks here last Friday. He told his name and said he lived in Oklahoma City. He was beating his way on a freight train and fell off. His parents did not know where he was until a message was sent that he was dead. His father came and the remains were buried in the Paola cemetery. This should be a lesson to other young men beating their way on trains. Prof. A. N. Wright, principal of the Pittsburg school, was in the city a few days last week, the guest of his cousin, Mrs. G. W. Lowry and family. Rev. N. J. Stokes and Prof. G. W. Lowry left this week for Kansas City, Kansas, where they attended the grand session of the Knights of Pythias lodge. MANHATTAN. KANS. [Mr. P. M. Phillips has just returned from a tour of southeastern Kansas, where he has been in the interest of the National Industrial Insurance Co., and The Plaindealer. He was very successful and sees nothing but success for his people in the eastern and southeastern parts of the state. While in Coffeyville he met our people working hard and branched out into all business capacities of the business world. He visited the Union Grocery company under the management of Mr. Love, who does nothing but business in a business way and takes care of his customers with interest, as well as himself. Here he met Judge Kirkpatrick. His office always has a client in it looking for information pertaining to business of some kind. Here also Mr. Sam Jones and wife conduct one of the best and most. up-to-date cafes in that section of the country—always remember them. Dr. J. M. T. Baskette, physician and surgeon, is located there and enjoys a large practice, as well as being the foremost physician in Montgomery county. Our old friend Dr. Whittaker, is also located at Coffeyville. He is a young man and possesses all the ability for a physician. Rev. P. D. Skinner of this place has one of the finest Baptist churches in the state, built by the National Industrial Insurance company, and Rev. Skinner's members certainly appreciate it. Rev. Skinner's family is composed of some of the best musicians to be found in that locality. They are a family for any father and mother to be proud of. In Cherryvale Mr. Phillips labored for a few days and he found all our people at work and no loafing. At Oswego Mr. Phillips was guest of Mrs. Nannie Holmes. Hotel and better accommodations are not to be found in that section fo the state. When Mr. Phillips returned to Manhattan he found the A. M. E. quarterly conference in session with Rev. H. S. Henrie's church, under auspices of Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, P. E., that eminent divine. On Sunday evening Prof. H. T. Kealing lectured to a crowded house. It will be remembered that Prof. Kealing needs no introduction, for his position at Western University makes him related to all. Rev. Taylor of the A. M. E. church is also making progress along Christian lines and he is a man who believes in rising early in order to watch his sheep. We pray he may ever stand by his guns. Mrs. G. Hanks has returned home after spending a month outing in the summer resorts of Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster have gone to Oklahoma to reside permanently. Mrs. John Walker and family are at present visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Harrison of So. Pott avenue. All of our enterprises are apparently enjoying good trade. A party of our neighbors started for Topeka recently on a little pleasure trip by automobile, but their machine broke down near St. Mary's just in time for the party to catch the midnight flyer for home. It was a little dark and we could not discern who the parties were but it is safe to say that they that they got home before day. Messrs. Holmes and Boydston of Clav Center visited in the city last Sunday. Gus Brown of Ft. Riley made a business call here last week. The Young Women's Art club met Thursday, July 24th, with Miss Pansy Jackson. Mrs. Bertha E. Carroll, grand matron of the O. E. S., visited the Sunflower Chapter No. 58 of Manhattan on Tuesday, July 15th, and gave a most wonderful address to the chapter, which was highly enjoyed by all and greatly appreciated. By the teachings and works of Mrs. Carroll the chapter was led into the secrets and mysteries of the order as never before and what was received will long be remembered. A social was held after the work and the hall was filled with members and visitors and everyone went home feeling that they had been well paid for the coming out, glad to do honor to one so worthy. May God bless her in her chosen field of labor wherever she may go. CARBONDALE. KANS. The Mission circle adjourned at its last meeting to meet with Mrs. A. Harrison. Rev. J. H. Wilson. our pastor, filled the pulpit and preached two noble sermons last Sunday. His text was "The Midnight Prayer." Mrs. S. E. Smith was called to Lexington, Kas., on account of the illness of her mother. Mr. Henry McAdoo, brother of Mr. A. McAdoo, who is here visiting from Tennessee, likes Kansas fine, but he thinks his farm looks better than any other piece of land in the United States. The Topeka carpenters who have completed the improvements on Mr. A. McAdoo's residence, certainly have made a wonderful change in its appear- ance. the family is enjoying the use of the porch. the use of the porch We are getting ready for the association which will meet at Osage City. Rev. Wilson 'left' Tuuesday morning for his home at Emporia. JUNCTION CITY, KANS. The quarterly meeting held at the A. M. E. church Sunday, July 13th, was a very pleasant session. Presiding Elder J. F. C. Taylor was present all day and preached three noble and inspiring sermons. The Mite Missionary society of the A. M. E. church held a bazaar on Thursday and Friday nights of last week. An excellent program was rendered each evening. The ar. work on exhibition was disposed of and a neat sum was realized financially and a good time enjoyed. Mrs. Emma Dade, as president, is doing a creditable work and the success is due to her untiring energy. Prof. H. T. Kealing of Western University, was a pleasant visitor in our city last Saturday and part of Sunday. Dr. Kealing gave an excellent discourse at the A. M. E. church last Sunday morning. He was here in the interest of the sschool. He is an able and fluent speaker and a credit and an honor to the race. Mr. N. D. Aldridge, through appointment of Governor Geo. H. Hodges, represented us as a delegate to the Negro National Educational Congress last week at Kansas City, Mo. He reports a small attendance, but an interesting meeting. It proved a beneficial session. Mr. Fred Cotton, chauffeur, left the city for Kansas City, where he has obtained work for the summer. Miss Rosella Earp was a delegate to the grand session of the Household of Ruth which met at Osage City. Mrs. Mattie Brooks of Paris, Ky., was a guest of Mr. N. D. Aldridge and family recently. She left last Saturday for Kingfisher, Okla., on a visit to her brother. Also she will accept a position as teacher there this fall. Mr. Paul Crews spent several days in Kansas City, Mo., visiting relatives and friends. The Housely Quartette, consisting of Miss Lorena Jones, Mrs. Stella Crews, Miss Mollie Aldridge, Mrs. Elizabeth Gaitskill, and Mrs. Nellie Wilkes, as piano accompanist, in two weeks will fill an arranged engagement each week at one of our best white theatres. The ladies are complimented highly for their musical talent. They are commended over the state as first class jubilee singers. The stork visited Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Warder last week—s sweet little daughter is the gift. The M. S. S. D. boys are ideal entertainers and are fast winning a record for their social recreations. Messrs. Hurd, Allison, Steele, Ellis, Coleman and Myrick gave several pleasant outings in the last two weeks complimentary to their lady friends visiting in the city. PRATT. KANSAS. Mrs. Irena Porter died Monday evening at her residence after a long illness. She was Born in Dallas, Texas, Dec. 28, 1868, and was 44 years 6 months and 21 days old. In 1885 she was united in marriage with Mr. John Hall. She was converted in 1889 and was baptised by the Rev. Mayo, pastor of the Second Baptist church of Wichita. She then became the wife of Mr. J. W. Porter, March 9, 1909. Mr. Porter and family moved here in February, 1912, and united at once with the Second Baptist church. Mrs. Porter lived a devoted Christian until her demise. Her last remarks were "It is well with my soul." She was the mother of twelve children—seven boys and five girls. Mrs. Porter is survived by her husband, six children and a host of good warm friends. We realize that our loss is heaven's gain, yet we grieve at her departure. It was also her request that Rev. J. A. Wilson formerly pastor of the Second Baptist church preach her funeral. LAWRENCE , KANS. Mrs. Emma Harris entertained at six o'clock dinner for Rev. J. M. Brown and wife and Mrs. Pierson of Chicago. Mrs. McDaniel and daughters have'returned to their home in Oklahoma'after spending six weeks with her daughter, Miss Hazel, who attended summer school at K. U. Mrs. Cora Yeager attended the grand lodge of the Household of Ruth at Osage City last week. A number of Lawrence people attended the basket meeting at Clinton last Sunday. Miss Estellene Greer returned to her home in Kansas City after spending six weeks in summer school at K. U. Last Sunday was "Special Effort" day at St. Luke's A. M. E. church and $115 was the collection for the day. Rev. J. T. Smith of St. John church of Topeka, delivered the sermon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Brown, pastor of the A. M. E. church in Oklahoma, and Rev. R. S. Brown, of Beatrice, Neb., both brothers of Rev. J. M. Brown, were present and delivered excellentnnt sermons. The Auxiliary of the Warren St. Baptist church had their annual picnic Monday afternoon on the University campus. A number of people were present, and all report a splendid time. About seventy-five people enjoyed the hospitality of the Auxiliary, jumping rope and other simple games were played. Mr. George Wright of California, is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Miss Cecil Carter is home from Manhattan where she attended school. Mrs. Hattie Drake of North Lawrence is on the sick list. We wish for her a speedy recovery. Mr. George Byrd motored to Topeka last week in his touring car, accompanied, by his sisters, the Misses Byrd. Miss Nellie Figgins and Miss Mattie Miller. Misses Miller and Figgins while there were guests of Mrs. Essie Clark. Miss Louise Dupree was called home last Saturday by the illness of her mother. Mrs. Stella Carter and children of Kansas City are visiting Mrs. Aubrey R. Cloud. HUTCHINSON, KANS. On last Monday night a band concert was given at the M. and O. hall for the Odd Fellows and some beautiful pieces of music were rendered and all had an enjoyable time. Mr. Mack Harrison left for Osage City last week as a delegate to the grand lodge of the Odd Fellows. Miss Maude Barnett was a delegate to the grand session of the Household of Ruth at Osage City last week. Mr. Johnnnie Jones of Wichita passed through the city last Friday. The Sunday school picnic was postponed until a future date.. On August 17th a grand rally will be given at the A. M. E. church all day. The program will consist of some of the best talent in the city and will also include some out-of-town people of prominence. Mrs. J. H. Nichols, wife of Rev. J. H. Nichols, died Thursday afternoon of last week at 3 o'clock after a long and continued illness. She has been feeble for sometime, hence her death was not unexpected. The beautiful life of Mrs. Nichols will always be remembered by those who knew her best, for in spite of her illness, she was always looked on the bright side of life. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to sorrow over her demise. BETHEL. KANS. Mrs. Willa Brown, who has been on the sick list for several days, is somewhat improved at this writing. Leonard Bailey visited with friends in Argentine Sunday. Mr. Riley Coran, who had his shoulder dislocated a few weeks ago, is improving slowly. Mrs. Joseph Taylor of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of her niece, Mrs. Stella Walker, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson spent Sundav in Kansas City, Mo., the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Smith. Mrs. W. F. Wood entertained a number of friends Saturday evening at a party given for her son, Francis. Mrs. John Farrell, of Quindaro, was here last week visiting with friends. Mr. I. V. Brown met with a painful accident Sunday evening while returning from a fishing trip. His horse became frightened and ran away, throwing Mothers Testify to merits of XXth Century Hair Preparations. Nelson, Mo., April 18, '18. Dear Madali Dabney: I am writing you for a small order. I want you to please 'send by mail three bottles of your shampoo, three boxes of hats grower' and two boxes of preserving oil. I like the remedy just fine. 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M' Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations Co., 1806 E. 24th street, Kansas City, Mo., Dept. 36. him from the buggy, inflicting several wounds of the scalp. A dubbed-barreled shotgun being carried in the buggy, was discharged and the contents were emptied in his left arm. He was attended by Dr. W. F. Wood of this place, and Dr. Jasper Thompson of Kansas City, Kas. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dunn spent Saturday afternoon at Kansas City. A Real Estate Snap, $1,400 Terms to Sell. Terms to Sell. Good four room cottage for sale at 1120 Lane street, $37½ foot front and 150 feet deep—gas in all rooms, sewer connections, fruit trees, grapes, good cellar and barn with paved floor, also good well and cistern. Go out and look it over, then drop a line to the Afro-American Investment and Employment Co. 911 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri. "Why Have Kinky Hair? PRESTO STRAT-N-IT BEFORE. AFTER. Straightens the most obstinate, coarse, kinky hair. Easily applied, Harmless, Odorless, Clean and Lasting. Apply once Presto and your Hair will become straight instantly, remaining so for months without another application. Presto eradicates Dandruff and other Diseases of the Hair and Scalp. Nothing like PRESTO in the world. A package of Presto with directions sent postpaid securely sealed on receipt of One Dollar. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. LAFAYETTE MANUFACTURING CO., Drexel Bl'dg., Philadelphia, Pa. Dept. "F" Reliable Agents wanted everywhere—Ladies or Gentlemen. Presto is a money maker. OR NEED SCALP TREATMENT Write MRS. LUCY SWIFT, Claremore, Okla. Lang Hotel. GRAHAM RETREAT A STRICTLY PRIVATE FAMILY, has a large beautiful modern home with up-to-date furnishings. Rooms for rent to strictly first class people. Board obtainable. Call Bell 3532. MRS. W; W. GRAHAM, 320 Virginia Ave., Kansas City, Ks. Miss Okellan Grant entertained complimentary to class No. 5, of the Saint John A. M. E. Sunday school. The afternoon was spent in games. The colors were pink and white. Miss Eva Barker won first prize for scholarship during the last quarter and Miss Thelma Chiles won the second. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McCord entertained at a reception, Wednesday, July 23, in honor of Miss Rosella Earp of Junction City, Kans., at their residence on Western Ave. The guest departed at a late hour wishing Miss Earp success and declaring Mrs. McCord a delightful entertainer. The features of the evening were cards and music. 2:30 --- MATINEE EVERY DAY --- 2:30 "APEX" THEATRE 302 Kansas Avenue. MOTION PICTURES 5c---ADMISSION---5c Management. H. O. ABBOTT M. A. OGILSVIE FRANK R. WILSON U. A. GRAHAM K. K. PINKSTON J. M. WRIGHT 3--EVENING SHOWS--3 ::: 3--REELS--3 The Junior Mite Missionary society of the St Luke A. M. E. church gave a moonlight social at the home of Mrs. Katee Wallace last week. The entertainment was quite a success. Mr. James Clark entertained the Men's League of the Warren St. Baptist church Thursday evening of last week. The Auxiliary Board of the Warren St. Baptist church met Thursday night of last week at the home of Mrs. Edwards. Mrs. Rebecca Porter and her daughter, Miss Georgia, have returned to their home at Kansas City, after a two weeks visit with her mother, Mrs. Salisbury. 21 --- STATE FAIR, TOPEKA, KANSAS BEST ASSET A Great Institution that Ilas Mirrored the State's Wonderful Achievements and Marvelous Growth. OUR BEST ADVERTISEMENT The State Fair at Topeka Is An Inspiration to Every Citizen Who Visits It-Biggest Show in Kansas No newspaper in Kansas is large enough to detail what the State Fair, Topeka, has done educationally in the improved methods of farming, dairying breeding of live stock and poultry, and in advertising the state's matchless possibilities and advantages The State Fair at Topeka points with parionable pride to its annual exploitation of the state's resources Here at Topeka has been built an exposition that runs in every respect with the great fairs of our neighbor states Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa And this fine record has been built by the united efforts of the people of Kansas to the Association Other states have financed their fairs with generous approitions, running up over a million dollars Kansas, without such aid, presents annually a State Fair at Topeka, the equal of the great expositions held at Day Molines and Lincoln That this last been done, and will be repeated in a still larger scale. September 12, this year, is a tribute to the energy and progressive spirit of the Association, and to late loyalty and state pride of Kansas people, worthy of special mention. The coming great State Fair at Topeka in September, more than any other interest or attraction, will faithfully mirror Kansas greatness—the achievements of the most progressive people on earth The Associations exhibitions in the years past have brought new people and new wealth from other states The State Fair at Topeka in September, following a bountiful harvest and a year of unparalleled prosperity, will eclipse all former records Through the influence of Kansans who come to the capital city and witness this great statewide show of its wonderful resources and achievements will come other citizens and more wealth Kansans do not hide their light in a bushel They are glad to write to their friends in other states of our great prosperity, as it will be reflected in the State Fair at Topeka You ask what the State Fair at Topeka has done for Kansas? It is, in brief, an inspiration to every citizen who visits it. It causes men to turn over a new leaf and breed better live stock, grow better corn, wheat, pats and other crops, buy better farm ma chinery and, in fact, go to farming on a practical business basis. The Kansas farmer is the one man who has been immensurably benefited by the State Fair at Topeka. He obtains here all possible information which enables him to grow a superior product for the purpose of outclassing his competitors. As he collects this information and puts it into use he is benefiting himself in taking an advanced step in modern agriculture and brings himself on a better footing in his community. The farmer and his son visits the State Fair at Topoka and sees the very beat hords of cattle that are in the United States competing for the premiums, the largest draft horses that they ever saw, and hundreds of driving and saddle horses that have been bred to perfection, must be inspired, interested and benefited The State Fair at Topeka mirrors the wholesome, healthful development of all the industries of which Kansas is capable It emphasizes the fact with absolute proof—a great exhibition of its varied products—that Kansas is the greatest agricultural state in the Union. The mutual dependence of all industries of the field, the orchard, the factory and the workshop, one upon the other, is a lesson of value, and is one of the countless blessings growing out of the annual State Fairs held at Topeka The annual expositions at the capital city enables the people to get better acquainted The State Fair at Topeka, especially inculcates a love for, and appreciation of clean entertainment of all kinds; including the finest racing in the West, such wonderful spectacular shows as "Old Mexico," high class vaudeville, aeroplane flights and the best concert music. More than all else, the State Fair at Topeka has been a very important factor in encouraging the spirit of loyalty to home institutions, thus making effective the desire for a better and greater Kansas Let this one fact be remembered: The annual State Fair at Topeka has done more to advertise Kansas than any other one agency Beginning on Monday, September 3. the Fair Grounds will be open to the general public on each day of the Fair from 8 o'clock a m until 11 o'clock p m. Cincinnati, Ohio, June 2), 1913. Through a recent invention of an expert Brewmaster of this city a sparkling and foaming Lager Beer can be made right at home for one cent a glass. He has concentrated Barley, Malt and Hops, the principle ingredients of Beer, so that simply by the addition of water and sugar a genuine and pure Lager Beer can be made. Easily made in any kitchen, no apparatus, no experience necessary, a few minutes does the work. It is claimed by many that the Beer made by this method is better and purer than the best Brewery Beer, and above all saves the Brewers' enormous profits. The question of the legality of his method has been carefully investigated by the highest authorities and found to be legitimate in every respect. He has written a very interesting booklet giving the "Secrets of Brewing Beer at Home" and by writing to Brewmaster, A. S. Shuh, 532 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, O., he will be more than pleased to mail his booklet absolutely free to anyone sending their name and address The "COBB" Hotel and Bath House BOARD, ROOM AND BATH $6.80 PER WEEK. STOMACH TROUBLES, FEMALE TROUBLES, RHEUMATISM, ECZEMA, LUMBAGO, CATARRH, And All Kinds of Blood Disorders. W. D. COBB, Manager, CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. When in Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So, of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION.— Meals at All Hours Phone Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA. : : NEBRASKA PUBLICATION NOTICE No. 8870 In the Court of Topeka, in the city of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas John H. Rinehart, Plaintiff. vs. Harry Shingles, 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, John H. Rinehart, for $10.00 for professional services, on September 9, 1912, and a garnishee summons issued in said case by said court, attaching money in the hands of George Archer and Sherman Archer as partners, and said garnishees have answered, that they hold money in their possession belonging to you in the sum of $15.00 and, that unless you answer in said case or appear herein on or before the 25th day of July, 1913, judgment will be rendered against you for $10.00 and costs and an order of the court issued to said garnishees to turn over said money to the Marshall of said court to applied to the payment of cost and a plaintiff's claim. J. H. RINEHART, Plaintiff, J. J. KING, Atty. for Pl'tf. First Published July 4, 1913. No. 28119. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas Ada Coffee, Plaintiff. State of Kansas to said defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, Ada Coffee, whose petition in said case was filed on the 27th day of June, A. D., 1913 and, that unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 18th day of August A. D., 1913, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you divorcing said plaintiff from you and, for all other equitable and proper relief stated in said petition. ADA COFFEE, Plaintiff. J. J. KING, Atty for Plitff. (Seal): C. W. Bower, Clerk District Court WHY CHICKENS PAY. Eight Arguments in Favor of Poultry Raising by the General Farmer. A well known Canadian professor at Ottawa, in reply to the question, "Why is poultry valuable to the farmer?" gave the following reasons: Because he ought by this means to convert a great deal of the waste of his farm into money in the shape of eggs and chickens for market. Because with intelligent management bens ought to be all year revenue producers, with the exception of perhaps two months during the molting period. Because poultry will yield him a quicker return for his capital invested than any of the other departments of agriculture. Because the manure from the poultry house will make a valuable compost for use in either vegetable garden or orchard. The birds themselves, if allowed to run in plum or apple orchard, will destroy all injurious insect life. Because, while cereals and fruits can only be successfully grown in certain sections, poultry can be raised for table use or layers of eggs in all parts of the country. Because poultry raising is an employment in which the farmer's wife and daughters can engage and leave him free to attend to other departments. Because it will bring the best return in the shape of new laid eggs during the winter season, when the farmer has most time on his hands. Because to start poultry raising on the farm requires little or no capital Under any circumstances, with proper management, poultry can be made with little cost a valuable adjunct to the farm WHAT'S IN A FARM NAME? Every Comfortable Homestead Is Worth Its Own Distinctive Title. Every good man and woman has a cherished memory of the old home where childhood's days were spent, and if that old home was on a farm that farm should have a name that will distinguish it from all other farms of the county. Nearly every other business house, factory or farm has adopted a name and a credit is established. Every farm is worthy of a name, and every farmer can make a reputation and establish a credit for his farm and its products through intelligent, careful study and the adoption of approved modern methods of procedure. A well chosen name lends dignity to a place and is a sort of trademark which distinguishes it and its products; it characterizes its owner as a man of pride and stimulates all who are interested in it or its products to do and to be the best. We believe that a well selected name will furnish an incentive for better farming; that all implements, tools, vehicles, crates and products whenever possible should have the name of the farm indelibly stamped upon them; that it should adorn every entrance to the farm and be printed upon all stationery used on the farm. We believe that the name should relate to some distinct feature of the farm, its location, topography or products.—Illinois Farmers' Institute Feeding Value of Pumpkins Pumpkins are about 90 per cent water. It has been estimated that two and one half tons of pumpkins equal in feeding value about one ton of silage and that twenty pounds of pumpkins contain as much digestible protein as a pound of corn. The principal value of pumpkins lies in their succulence and as a part of the ration are valuable for all kinds of live stock.—Kansas Farmer. Labor Saving Log Roller. On every farm where there is timber of large size there ought to be a can-hook, an implement shown in the picture, for the purpose of moving heavy legs, says Home and Farm, from which picture and description are taken. It will save a tremendous amount of heavy lifting, and one man with a can-hook can do as much, or even more, than two without it. The handle should be about five feet long and the iron hook about twelve inches, or if very large logs are to be used fifteen inches. The hook should work loosely on a bolt through the handle and the "business end" be slightly curved inward and always kept sharp. Farmers in the future will not be so anxious to manage large farms, but will be more concerned in securing large yields per acre. Science is teaching what can be accomplished by the intelligent use of manure and fertilizers so that the yield of our farms may be increased.—Farm and itanch. Now Is the Time. Now is the time to plan crop rotations for the coming year. Study the results of the rotation followed during the past season. Discover its weak points and correct them. Major's Mechanical, Technical, Correspondence Chauffeur School LEARN BY MAIL TO BE AN . . . Automobile Expert The Largest and Best Automobile School in the Country-Thirteen Years of Experience Our Course can be completed for $3000 in seven weeks. The best investment ever made, and a knowledge that's growing in demand. Think of the Government and Cities that are opening avenues for qualified men, especially those who hold a diploma. Write today for illustrated picture of the school and terms. We furnish working models. MAJORS' M. T. C. C. SCHOOL,117 N. Cardinal Ave., St. Louis, Mo. W. S. FEARANCE, Secretary; W.L. MAJORS, President and Manager. $250 REWARD! Frank Jennings is Wanted Badly! The Masons and members of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., will pay $250 reward for the apprehension or arrest of Frank J. Jennings, formerly of Kansas City, Kaa., and Custodian of the W. & O. Fund for the Jurisdiction of Kansas. He was a member of the police force of Kansas City for several years. He is a Mississippian by birth,height about five foot eleven inches, weight about 220 or 240 pounds, large stomach, black mustache and eyes of a brownish hue, slue-footed and large fluffy jaws. He drinks and likes a good time and when he has a "few on" is very talkative. Jennings would most likely work at anything from a railroad porter, janitor to ordinary labor and would no doubt be found among Masons, but not discussing the workings of the order. He has a wife and three children living in Kansas City, Kansas. He is wanted for embezzling funds belonging to the the Masonic order which had been entrusted to his care. No. 28.185. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. OPHIELIA GUY, Plaintiff, vs. WALTER GUY, Defendant. State of Kansas to said defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, Ophelia Guy, whose petition in said case was filed on the 17th day of July, 1913, and that unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 29th day of August, A. D. 1913, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you annulling your marriage to the plaintiff and for all other equitable and proper relief stating in said petition. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. BOWER, Clerk of District Court. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WEBB CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeka at 9:00 a.m. F. E., NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 371. THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE BROWN He has pleased the best Physicians in Topeka for 15 years. Take your next one to the big, fresh stocked Drug Store at Phone 4211. THE MAGIC AND KAIR STREET MAILED AND SEND MONEY BY Address all latter Minneapolis. AIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING. The Magic will dry the hair. It will also stimulate its growth heated direct, but takes it any other heater. We advise use. Alcohol Heater, price Write for literature today. R COMPANY, MINN. ights and of the Or NAL BENEFICIARY For yourself and child and Death Benefits in an afford to be with AND ORIENT is duly Kansas, and is under uss. Its officers are liberal terms to Agent. NAL HEADQUARTER nue, D: "Protopt Payment ident. street and Funeral THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $410 POSTAGE PAID—SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Music Shampoo Drier Co., Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF BAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminium Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating but which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade. Best on the market. Price per box, $8e. Alcohol Heater, price $8e. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA The Knights and Ladies of the Orient A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying Partial Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of death. No home-loving man can afford to be without Life Insurance. THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a reliable Surety Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For information address NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. 619 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. OUR MOTTO: "Protopt Payment of Claims." JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARL McNEAL. National President. National Secretary. Stonestreet & Son, Undertakers and Funeral Directors. ```markdown ``` --- THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER AILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $4100 POSTAGE PAID AND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. ADD MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. ADD LETTERS TO MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER CO., Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. DY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can still dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and estimate its growth. The Aluminium Comb can be, but takes its heat from the heating bar which cooler. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pamada, Hair Cater, price 50c. Liberal terms to agents literature today. MANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. and the Orient NEPFICIARY SOCIETY self and children, paying Partial Benefits in case of death. No to be without Life Insurance. MENT is duly authorized by the and is under the Superintendent officers are bonded in a reliable terms to Agents. For information HEADQUARTERS, Topeka, Kansas. Accept Payment of Claims." PEARL McNEAL, National Secretary. eet & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. 636 Quincy St. 'Phone 52. ilies: ide Seat fib art Ut ? ae ir Ut i a Ar. cri en ay iy 3) ~ ¢ eT ae me by a ae nate ; i tens ‘ Hr mei b fire ee eee 2 4 y y.* . : wo . -— fd ed rs. A. M. P. 2 _ Re |. Pope—Tu: esults of “ Poro rental Ei oe eases. en sith ae et J upoRo COLLEGE! @ Largest College of skin the world. % ™ .-4 Ernp EINE STREETY ST, LOU, MO a “Gun, GUARANTEE os _poegtarairodor ei earl aN ronertas De: Vaaren rosteotion.g Should contents of tas, bers FOR ee S AKY REASON, eat moet with the fappranat of Weeperekoter, vied Rey bo roturned al Ot anpense, statieg uehere porehosed, 7 ‘and se wl reine ‘same free of OhOEHS, a a t aN SS oe me ‘4 § Mi FS oc \ Fe Oe Fe. ‘5 9 pees af AH vag Ua £4 Gia) i a: . ” eee a mere Poo ae -? x.) rae s im a5 ex, ES rong i ts Bn a Aa ey SB cn i be sendiayt santas a , % ey y en er re “3 ales ae a Both Phones 53. Goods Sold on Easy Payments Holzmark Furniture Co., Furniture, Carpets, Draperies. 624-26 Minnerota Ave. . Kansas City, Kansas F 9 Free! Fr Catalogue of the ree: ° CO watest Styles of Pra SS aa as. arn in We are the largest dealers in Cre- aan WA ole Hair Goods, Raw Halr by the i se pound; Electric Combs, Ete. in this S Za a A) country. We show a larger variety an RSE of styles ond sell more Fine Creole Sh S a Wigs than any other manufacturer in ah a at the United States. Own a i Write for ecatalogue, IT IS FREE. ~ 4 $, 7 - J SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS Co., P. 0. Box 298, Shreveport, La, WEIR, KANSAS. Prof, J. &. Piniey of Vinita, Oklahoma, a former_teacher ir the schools of Weir City, was ir the city on the 15th shaking hands with old friends. Prof, L. L. Lomax from Mis. souri, arrived in the city on the the 16th to visit friends, Rev. J. W. Williams, who is pastoring the A. M. E. church at Parsons, was in the city on business a few days ago, Rev. Whley Jefferson, of Cleaveland, Ohio, was in the city and preached on the 20th at Saint John Baptist church and at the A. M. E. church on the 2ist.. He will also preach two nights at Cherokee. Mrs, Frances Harrison and Mr. L. W. Stewart went to Par- sons on the 2ist, Rev. B. F. Berry is still on the sick list, Mrs, Tenie Duse and son, Ar- thur and the baby boy attended the meeting of the Grand Court of Calanthe at Kansas City. From there they will go to Bux- ton, Ia., to visit her brother. Mr. J, W. Cunningham is a delegate to the K. of P, Grand Lodge which convenes at Kane sas City this week, Mrs, S. A. Kennell and Rev, W. W. Ewing left on the 23d as delegates to the Association, Mr. Hi. A. Williams, who in- jured his hand in the coal mines a mall sable a work, ev, J. H. Gunner preached in Girard on the 20th. : Miss Ethel Sublic, who just completed her education inthe “sf) - schools cf} ‘Topeka. has \been elected to teach in the schools at Yale. We had a letter from our old friend: Melton Keid, who lost both of his leggs. He now earns his living by lecturing, and we hepe to have him pay us a visit on the 12th at which time the Sir Knights will hold their pic- nic. STROUD, OKLAHOMA, The Primitivec church had a succesful council meeting last week, The spirit and finance were in the appreciative degree. Rev. J, Honbeck and wife, of Marrietta, were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Jack Todd, while attending the Council. Rey, Ira Higgs and wife, of Ardmore, spent Saturday eve- ning with Mrs. A. Yeldell. | Mrs. E. Pollen is very ill at her home. Miss Hellena Fowler spent a few days last weck with friends at Chandler, The two months summer school started: Monday of last week, Amos Todd Sundayed at home, Mr, Czine and wife, of Boley, attended the Council last week. Mr, B. Long and wife and Mrs, Mary Jones, of Bristow, is the guest of Mrs, A. Rogers, Mr. Wenry Napier has been quite ill, but is improving fast. Mrs. Will Rogers is on the sick Hist, Miss Candus Brooks is very $)) at thia writing. | Farm and | FOR A GOOD WINDBREAK. Austrian or Black Pine Has Advan- tages Over Some Other Trees, The Austrinn pine, often spoken of Qs the black piue, is commonly planted throughout the United States east of the Rocky muuntulns for ornamental and windbreuh purposes, Coder furor. able conditions it will attalu a height of sizty ur seventy feet, with a diam eter of fully two fevt at the stump. It Is pleasing In nppearance, grows erect with a stroight, heavy trunk ool regu- Jor whorls of hewy Hmbs Thy leaves are from five tu seven Inches loug, very dark green and retain thelr green peas throughout the sear, In keeplug with the general appear: ance of the tree the follage fy dense and beasy, Which makes It one of the very beat of the pines for windbrenk purposes. tt ls readily propagated ee cs C a ae ae ea es ~ ns Waray set 7 - «oS L nd ‘i : ry ae | an baie f F ee ee S| Photograph by Kansas State Agricultural college. TOIBTY TRAR OLD AUSTRIAN PINTS Ov RANBAS FARM. from seed, but the seedlings are ten- der and susceptible to several fungous diseases common {a nurseries The seedlings transplant with much dill culty, and there Is usually a heary lors in the Orst transplanting, but only « small per cent of loss in the subse- quent plantings. Only trees thet bare been transplanted once or twice should be bought for permanent plantings. and these should be from fifteen to twenty Inches In helgbt. The Austrian pine is generally prop- agated by a'l ourserymen handling coniferous stock and can be obtained dn any desired numbers, The tree re quires special care tn the seedling stage. It fs impracticable for any ex- cept skilled nurserymen to attempt to grow it.—Kansas Farmer. THE FARMER'S PROBLEM, According to Former Secretary Wilson, every day in the crop growing season Is worth $50,000, 000 to the farmers of the United States This wealth, however, represents the work of nature as well as of men, The big problem for the farmer is to 80 arrange bis affaira thst be can keep nature working for bim all the time. Fer the Asparagus Bed. The land for on asparagus bed must be well drained, warm, rich soll and tuoroughly worked, or a home patch deep spading may do, but care must be taken to get the manure well mixed with the soll {f best reaults are desired For larger beds the manure should be turned under with a plow. Deep plow. ing {s advantageous tn most cases. The ret plowing should bo donc late in the fall, the second early in the spring Good, strong one year-old roots aro the best. A long bed, single row for the bome garden, Ja better and more casily managed than a short bed of a num ber of rows The plants should have plenty of space.—American Agricultur- tet. Let Out the Ges. In severe canva of Gatulency or wind colic the lifo of the horse may be sav- ed by prompt tapping for the rewornl of gas The trocnr and canula used for the purpose are thrust into the most distended purt of the right flank, high up near to the rib und nt the edze of the feather of hair which runs the opposite way of that on the ribs. In @ cow tapping ty done on the left side There is little danger fn using the in- Strument, but ft must be sterilized be- foro ure, ard the wound should be dis- Infected after removal of the trocar— Farm Journal. It's @ Useful Servant. Where a furiner owns & wood lot and burns wood he can wake an excel Jent ioyestment by purchosiog a gaso Ine engine and woud sawing machine Fren a two and one-fourth horsepower engine will du a lot of sork, but it ls advisable, perhaps, to get 2 somewhat larger ong becnune the ¢hances are that after a farmer geta no engiog be will Gnd cher work for It to do Don't Grow Scabby Spude One thing is wure—if your potatoes are ecabby tn the garden ove yer you bad better cot plant any on the same ground another year, Put them some Ln pave of you will have more trou THINK THI8 OVERI : One ton of butter contains 50 tents worth of fertilizer vonstit- uents, One ton ef milk contains $200 Worth of fertilizer constituents, | One ton of whent contaiuy $7.75 | worth of fertilizer constituents, One ton of onts contains &7 26 Worth of fertilizer constituents. One ton of corn contains $0.75 worth of fertilizer constituents Ove ton of clover hay contator $907 worth of fertilizer constlt- uents ; One ton of alfaifa conteina $950 worth of fertilizer conntit- 3 vents —Kansas Endustrialist : Weber erbin HERE’S A USEFUL RAG DOLL ‘Teste Corn Just as Well as Any Expen- sive Contrivance, With an expenditure of balf a dollar oF even less and an bour's time a weed korn tester may he made at frome that Wilt answer every purpose ‘This slinple desire for selecting geod weed cats fe known os the “rag doll tester” probatdy became ft rewen bles noting more thin a tag doit When ft fs rolled up and put to xeate in A opal of water ty citclency was proved Ju wetcral seare’ test of It at the fowa neticuttural esperiinent sta thon, Which siya thet it wil select good ears ne satisfactorily as the best ex pénslve minute tured testud Buy a few gants of sheeting of good quality nnd tear it jute strips eet Inches whle and fiom thive te ve faoches long If It fs planned to ae the: strips a onumlir of times hem the edges, a4 otherwise the ravelings sotue. tines dixatrange the hernele ty an) rolling. ' Down the mld Ne of eich cloth stilt lengthwise draw a Hne with a teary pencil ‘Then draw squires about three: foches wide wed number the squires Wet one of the strips thoroughly and | stretch It out in front of the ears to: de tested ‘Tuhe alg kernels from ear No, Pand place in square No. 1; take siz bernels from enr No, 2 and piace In square No 2, and so on. When the cloth has been filed begin at elther end and rotl the cloth up. If the cloth Is well motstencd the kernels will not push out of place. When the cloth has been rolled tle a string a@roynd each end eather loosely or, bet- ter still, uso a rubber band. Number this rol] No 1. Then proceed with No, 2 in the sawe way. As macy rolls may be used as are necessary to con: tain tbe corn which one bas to test, From thirty to Ofty ears can be tested fa each roll, depending upon the length of the atrip of cloth. After the rolls bave beep Olled they should be placed in a bucket or tub of water, where they may remain from two to elghteen hours, depending upon the preference of the operator, At the end of this time pour off the water and turn the bucket or tub upside down owr the rolls or use a common dry goods box for this purpose. A conple of smal! pteces of wood should be Jala under the rotis and one edge of the pall should be tifted from one-balf to one inch In orter to give ventilation At the end of five days the’ kernels should be rendy to rend. Depending upon the arrangement of ears, select fret either roll No, 1 or the Inst roll Gtled, This cloth will’be anrolled in front of the ears represent> ed. Examine nll kernels carefully, In all cases in which all slz kernels are not strong in germination the ear should be thrown away.—Parm Prens Truck For Spool Fence Wire. In the accompanying Ilustration, taken with the description frum Popu- lar Mechsnica, 1s shown a bandy rig for carrying @ spool of Larbed wire 4a °, FENCE WINE TRICK, GIMTEZAN TO & PAG GAGE TRUCK, WITH A TOD BETWEEN THE HANDLES FOR THE BrOUL. when putting up a fence. The manner of construction Is obvious ‘Ibe spool of wire can be easily handled by one man with this desice. Minnaaccad linn Menneke: When rough lumber ts $18 a thou: sand, about the pike at prownt, a ott foot bog trough made of two Inch plant couts about 50 cents for lumber, Labor and nalla ndd 2% cents tu the cost, ors destroy from one to three buch troughs In ao sear Peed gete wusted, too, fur a new trongh In se dum made tl the old one is poorer than It ought tobe ‘three trunghs at | the above e+timate cost $225 0 An tren trongh six fect long costs $225 nod wi) last a Ufetiine.—Ameriian Agri teulturiat. Heavy Fertilization Is Best, In Wheat fertilization experiinents at the Indiana experiment *tation on clay ard loam soils the comphte ferthiver fate the largest averaze Incre me and the greatest gverace profit inp acre The use of 200 pounds of tatilizer per are on wheat proved there pr ptable then tle ose of 100 pountls per acre Trees Are Worth Saving. A tree can be bridge grafted In lew than bulf no hour, ond ft is better to take this time to do It than to let & aluable tree die. Farm and Garden DOES SHELTER PAY? Reckoning the Cost of Keep ng Farm "Aachinery Under Cover. A correnpondent of thy Kanear Farmer sage that piper plives undue Importance upon the ticosslty of sheltering farw Inpletwents and thit the cost of tumber and interest un the fovestnent in a Mnuchinery sted Is greater thin the deprecfitten on lnples merits ng a result of exposure The p41 per replios: “The sverige WO aere fam te ree garded as having $1000 invested tn fatm machlvery, Including wagons and buzeles Tt ty our Judement that the average Kanees firm hae nearer 815400 Invested We are content that the depreddition on Cirm: equipment when expowd to the storia fe not loss than W yer cent par vei, We me ine hued to the belief thit tt be St per cont por yer We bnew thita 2) per cent de- Prechitton wil apply te at feast a part of the equipment “Lhe mete equipment vspased to the weather the linger the deprectation in dollars nut conte One hundred dot Tare WH erent a frst class minchin ety whed ff $190 fa net available $0 Wht crect a shed suNcentty lire to house hn very xathefictory manner $1.0 to $1300 worth ef machinery The $0 shed will be «malter than the flo0 shed, and ite mse sill require some pilings wp of michiuery, “Tht, however, Gan be done with no cash onitias and with tittle outlay of thine amd Liber ff the eh preciation on the shed Hoel! Is S por cont per sear and the fiterest on the Investment Is 5 or @ per cent per year there ts still a considerable amount In favor of Baye fug the 10 per cent or mlolmam de- prediation on the machinery, “ht does bot seem possible that a wile awnke farmer would argue against the advantages af good ma- chinery care, even though It be lmpos- sible for him to provide a machine ahead” FLOUR BARREL COOP. Cheaply Made and Provides Plenty of Room For the Chickene, Flour barrels make excellent coops, roomy aad chenp, saya Farm and Fire side, from which tbls article and ilus- tration are taken, A iittle frame ts wade for the frovt, constating of four Dleces of bonrd, the uprights 6 by 26 ef ASS ls a inches, and two cross : pleces, top and bottom, f—"]__ 2 ty 20 tocbes, Fasten Pp pa | frame to front of barrel A “I by wire, leaving open- b NY tng for dour. i Fasten it eo that @ | | slide door eight inches NI ride can be eastty drop. INN. ag ped In from ths op. This door ts made o Foon “ous half Inch mesh cel- See. an ere eee eee z pléces, top and bottom, f—"]__ 2 ty 20 toches. Fasten A art frame to front of barrel én as} by wire, leaving open- UN ing for dour, ff | Fasten it eo that o | ] stae door eight toches NI mide can be eastty drop Nee ped in trom the top. This door ts made of ree oe Yous half Incb mesb cel- ler window wire, natled or stapled to strips of wood This gives g00d tentilation and is abyolutely ver tain proof. Corer burre! witb old tin roofing or gjwuting, no 28 to make it rain proof aud prevent the sum from warping It Uf course n cont of paint will add fo St# attractiveness, but it is not necessary fur practial purposes. Rans of avy wize mude of wire netting can be attached to te barrel, and with netting orer the top of runs the chicks are gufe from crons or the annoyance of grown chikkenw Barrels and rune can ba easily muted to fresh ground. The runs are made substantial by the addition of a few stakes driven Into the ground to wupport the wire netting CROPS AND CRITTERS. Grow more wyuminoun crops and keep aplinuls to consume these plunts, This will Luild up your soll and tncreuse the proots of sour form. What the Lawyers Tell Us. As a genceal ru’e, the owner of & victous antmal vho bay note of Sta vicloua churactis tv table for avy in- Jury comiuitted bs it end due to its fault. A person who, with knowledge thet bis agent, fn viglntluy cf lls authority, fa purchasing goods for ure in the budness of bis employer, falla to dis- rent will be held tu bave ratified avd adupted the agent's acts,—I2, 1), Keyes & Co, Versus Unton Pacite’sa Com: pavy (Vt), 7) Atinntic 201, If sou sell food to a middleman, Who eells It to the cousumer ond the 100d proves ta bo diveusal to%yuch an extent as to cause di-eave in the con sumer, then you ure lable to the con numer for the dunage to bis bealth ‘This fy the dectsien of Judge Noses ta fhe federal district court In New York. A written contract shoald be drawo and ¢igned by loth the landuwoer and the renter when a rental agreepent fe consummated ‘This may uvuld a wluuyderstanding and prevevt trouble Au oral contract should be as binding kg a written agreement, but tbe oral contract may Le forgotten or its stipo- lations not fully unteratood, | ws “Ss 6 2 Nee | PURLINGAME, RAMS, Kuma tne newe—Ite damnaceler, | Mrs. Laura Bevanew left Jast Puesday: for Okmuigee, Okla, Where she will spend the rest ¢f the summer. Mrs, Leona MeIntosh of Oke Jahoma, is here this week visite ing relatives and friends, Mrs, Bessie Dunlap is very iil ut the home of her father Mr, Newton Lee. Mr. Chester Lee, who has been attending the Industrial Institute at Topeha, is heme for summer, Mr. Clyde Frey of Osage City spent Sunday in the city, Mrs, Belle Burnett of Barkley ard her niece, Wise Maude Bur- nett of Hutchinson, were in the city this week. guests of Mrs, C, C, Ragin and daughter, Elsie. ATCHISON KANSAS. Hon, EB. P. Waggenr’s four- teemth annus) pene, given at Voest pak July 18th, was a vary gerandivliar. Ma. Waggen- uras one of the most sociable white men in the esty of Atchi- son and atoyteat trend to the children, both white and colored, The childien| would certainly miss Mr. Wagyencr if any bad Tuch should befall him. We be- Neve we eould not say enough gould things about him, He will alo help the poor and necdy re- gardless of colar, We ave very. sorry that Mr, Wiyggener had to return to Rochester. Minn, for another operation. We hope he Will mahe specdy recovery, Miss Oleatha Brown off Saint Joseph, Ma. is the guest of her uncle and aunts Rev. J. W. Wile son and wife, Mr. Eugene Talbot. Mrs, Jim Jackson, Mrs. Fannie Whitley, and Mrs, Maude Porter are on the sick list. Miss Josephine Ayers, niece lot Mr. and Mrs, Moses Van Meter, spent a few days in Kane sas City with her brother, Mr. C.F, Ayers. Mr. und Mrs, Samuel Long have moved to 1026 Oak street. Telephone 2636, Please let all who are subscribers and have not paid up be ready when Mrs, Long comes to your house. It is very imprtant that she col- lect all outstanding accounts as the editor needs the cash to run the business with. One call is all that is necessary. We don’t like long walks so often this hot weather. Mr. J, W. Hamilton of Chica- go, Ill., is the guest of his sister, Mrs, Roy and niece, Mrs, Estella Harper. Messrs. George and Arthur Seatt made a flying trip to this city from Kansas City Friday. Mrs, Flora Gilman of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of her ‘mother. Mra. Jerry Denning. — Mr. and Mrs. Anthony White entertained Mr. Hamilton of Chicago at a three-course dinner last Sunday, Mr, James Wilson is remodel- ing his house, Miss Hazel E. Schloss who was graduatcd from the State University, Lawrence, in June, has secured a position as teach- er of history and geography in the Tuskegee Nermal and Indus- trial Institute at Tuskegee, Ala. Mr. Lowell Mason of Law- rence was the guest of Miss Has 7] Schloss for a few days. HUTCHINSON, KANS. _ Mrs, L, Colander was hostess to a very pleasant picnic party at Riverside park on Thursday evening of last week, A very delicious Tunch was served at 7:30, after which the evening was spent with the attractions of the pmk. The guests were Dr, and Mrs. G. W. Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Wickliff, Miss Carrie Burney. Mr, H. Themas and Mr. Ri. Brooks, NEWTON. KANS. Rev, Wm. M. Webb of this place is sick here with chroni¢ dysentery and is at the Santa Ve hospital. His wife, of this city, and his daughter of Kane sas City were here at his bed« side, but left last Friday, leaving him feeling as well as could be expected. Let us hope that he will soon recover, G. Q. LAKE, Druge, Medicines, Toilet Goods, Cleanest ard Reet Stock in Kansas, N. E. 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