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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER NEGRO BUSINESS ACTIVITY GROWS Interesting Facts About Our Business People Furnished by the National Negro Business League. George W. Brown, a colored property. A large auditorium man, has recently opened a $25.5 of pressed brick, is one of its 000 storage house at Scranton, holdings. J. R. Wilson, the secPa. Mr. Brown owns the build-retary, is a big factor in making, which has just been com- it a success. Historical Society State House THE Fifteenth Year. No. 34. The Meeting of the NEGRO BUSINESS ACTIVE Interesting Facts About People Furnished by Negro Business George W. Brown, a colored prop man, has recently opened a $25, of 1 000 storage house at Scranton, hold Pa. Mr. Brown owns the build-retu ing, which has just been com- it a pleted. A Local Business League, to affiliate with the National Negro Business League, was organized at Fairmont, D. C., July 23d. Present to lend encouragement and who made short addresses were, J. C. Napier, Registrar of the Treasury; Daniel Freeman, president of the Business League at Washington, D. C., and Ralph W. Tyler, National Organizet. The Mallory Bros., Frank dan Edward are conducting a very successful business at Jacksonville, Ill., handling almost everything possible, from diamonds to stoves. Their business is perhaps the most diversified controlled by any of their race. Recently they added a real estate department. They began as musicians, having the Mallory orchestra, the leading orchestra at Jacksonville. They still conduct their orchestra while managing their other large business. 0 C. H. James, a Negro wholesale commission merchant at Clarkeston, W. Va., did a $60,000 business the past year. Mr. James owns the three story block in which his business is located. He employs ten people, all of his own race. He has been, at times, secretary and chairman of the Wholesale Commission Merchants' Association of his city. 0 The most thoroughly modern private hospital in Huntington, West Va., is the Barnett hospital, owned and managed by Dr. Clinton Barnett, a Negro physician of that city. Dr. Barnett built and equipped his hospital at an expense of $25,000. He is a member of the Negro Business League. 0 The finest barber shop, a marble palace, in Wheeling, W. Va., is owned by two Negroes. It is the most modern and complete shop in the city. A. L. Jackson, one of the owners, is active in his interest in the Negro Business League. Huntington, W. Va., offers a good opening for a capable, hustling Negro undertaker. The city has over 2,000 Negro population, and in addition a very large Negro population in the coal fields tributary to Huntington. 0 The Negro Business League at Washington, D. C., under the presidency of Daniel Freeman, has become a potent factor in that city, and the opening of many new and diversified business places there is largely due to Mr. Freeman's inspiration and interest. 0 The most successful caterer in Pittsburgh, Pa., is John T. Writt, a Negro, whose place of business is 209 4th Avenue, that city. Mr. Writt has been in business for a number of years and includes among his patrons the wealthiest and most exclusive whites in the smoky city. The Industrial Savings, Loan and Investment Co., with a paid up capital of $25,000, is a Negro organization at Danville, Va., that is proving a great success. The company in addition to aiding Negroes secure homes in the city, owns considerable real estate, much of which is business "The Apex," is one of the best equipped motion picture houses in the city of Topeka, Kansas. It is owned and operated by a company of six men—all Negroes. Its equipment is the best that money can secure—everything new and up-to-date, and though less than a year old, it is one of the best patronized theatres in the city, many of the patrons being white people. It is said that they are figuring on erecting a new play house at a cost of about $55,000, where vaudeville will be included. The members of the company are all live wires, each being an enthusiastic worker in the local Business League. Rev. C. O. Smith of Hutchinson, writes the following interesting note from Cheyenne, Wyoming: "Editor Plaindealer: You will not be surprised to hear a Kansan say that they are at sea without The Plaindealer. I have not read your paper for at least a month, for the simple reason that I boarded a train in this city at 3:35 p. m., June 17 for Ogden, Utah. I arrived in Ogden at 11:15 a. m., June 18. I found it a very beautiful city indeed, consisting of about 27,000 people, of which 380 are colored, and of that number 180 of them are railroad men with their families or non-residence, and I regret to say that we find that the colored people of Ogden are not so thrifty and enterprising as they might be. There is not a representative business of any kind conducted by them—very indolent indeed! All labor except railroading, is conceded Greeks. A large per cent. of the colored male residence of the city depend upon the opposite sex for a livelihood. "My Mission in Odgen was to organize a Baptist church and I succeeded in doing this, I am proud to say for I cannot recall when I was ever in a place where the influence of churches were needed worse. I had the good fortune to meet the Hon. E. W. Hoch, exgovernor of Kansas in Ogden, who demonstrated in every way the character of a Kansas gentleman, when he stepped briskly across the floor in the depot and grasped my hand with a certain friendly grip; one would have been reminded of Hiram of old, and in the meantime proclaiming, "Why Smith, what are you doing here?" I am always glad to meet a Kansan." We had both been to Salt Lake, but I met the Governor in Ogden. "I returned to Cheyenne at 2:21 a. m., Sunday morning, July 13th. I will likely remain here at least as pastor of the Second Baptist church. Good luck to The Plaindealer. (REV.) C. O. SMITH." The convention opened with enthusiasm, the work being taken up with vim and activity, which spirit prevailed throughout the session. The president opened the ses. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING AUGUST 22, 1913. sion with an address that was highly instructive, which was followed by enrollment of delegates and visitors. Business taken up and carried out harmoniously throughout. The program which followed was excellent and teemed with many scholarly addresses, lectures and papers. A lecture, "The Test of Love," by Eld. N. H. VanDerzee of Lincoln, Neb., an able educator and active churchman, was indeed a treat. The young people carried out their Sunday school program in a manner that reflected great credit, and it was a success. An excellent paper was read by Mr. E. Johnson, of Manhattan on "How May we Improve Our Conventions?" One of the greatest events of the meeting was a paper by Mrs. Carrie McMillan, of Emporia, superintendent of the Second C. C., on "The Bible School an Asset to the Church." Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President—George T. Murray, Topeka. Vice-President—W. J. Sharp, Eskiaidge. Secretary—Miss Elizabeth Davis, Kansas City. Treasurer—B. F. Tydings, Lawrence. Corresponding Secretary—B. C. Duke, Topeka. The next session will be held in Wathena in August 1911. JACK JOHNSON TELLS IT! Big Champ Says Americans Jobbed Him. Was Forced to Pay Out $120,000 to Settle Foolish Claims—Tells How He Organized a Baseball Team and Escaped to Canada. Jack Johnson has publicly announced in Paris that he has no intention of returning to this country to stand trial again. In a signed article published in La Boxe et Les Boxeurs, a prominent French sporting paper, under the heading, "My Misfortunes," Johnson writes; "Since my return from France to America I must say that I have been the most persecuted man in the whole world. The Americans, decidedly unable to stomach my victory over Jefferies, and some others relatively important that I gained, have tried to destroy and ruin me. There has not been a day on which I was not the victim of some plot, on some ridiculous charge, which ended only with great loss of money for me. One day they accused me of violence to my chauffeur, when, in fact, he menaced me, and I was forced to give up heavy damages. At the same time I was in trouble for exceeding the speed limit, when I had made ten miles an hour, and on the charge that my auto smoked, which was absolutely false, and the fines were always drained from me. They accused me of trading in white female slaves, when I had simply traveled with my legitimat wife from one state to another I was arrested, and was not released until I had deposited a ball of 50,000 francs. It was always my money that they were after. "It would take all the page sufficient. One day whe nl of this paper to tell all my misfortunes. A single example will was punching the bag in public the cord holding the ball broke, and the bag, projected ten meters struck, a woman spectator lightly, without hurting her in the least. The woman's lawyer hailed me into court and claimed enormous damages. Do you know what she demanded? Simply $2,500 (12,500 francs). Notwithstanding the bad faith of the complaint, the court con- demned me to pay $2,500 (12,500 francs), a sum absolutely ridiculous under the circumstances. "In brief, with all these attacks and persecutions, the American judges had already succeeded in forcing me to pay, in some months, more than 600,000 francs ($120,000), and there was no reason why I would not be continually arrested until my last dollar was gone I resolved to take to flight. But, alas, that seemed impossible. They obtained an order to arrest, charging me with leaving Chicago. I resolved to use a ruse. I organized in Chicago a baseball team composed of Negroes. I had chosen for it fifteen men as big and black as possible, all of whom resembled me marvelously. My team being in training, I sent a challenge in the name of the Negro team to one of the best teams in Canada. The challenge was accepted and a date quickly fixed. Disguised in baseball outfits, it was very hard to identify me. My secretary, wife and domestic embarked for Canada by another route. I had bought in advance tickets to Havie by the steamer Corinthian. When I arrived at Montreal this precaution saved me. I had arranged with a big Negro who resembled me closely, and when he said he was Jack Johnson, the policemen would have taken him back triumphantly to my house in Chicago. Fortunately, all went well in Montreal. The local authorities, unfriendly, demanded how long I would stay in Canada, and if I had not had my ticket I might not have been so fortunate. As I was only going through their country the Canadians could say nothing. Once on board the Corinthian I was safe. I was in England. The officers and passengers on the Corinthian were truly charming to me. "I count on settling permanently in their city and never returning to the United States." LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. First A. M. E. Church. Lincoln in the past week and a half has been going some. Last week the Invincible Four—a musical organization of fine parts, consisting of Mr. James Johnson, Mr. Ed. Mackey, Mr. William Turner and Miss Blanche Thompson were the guests of honor at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bedell. A splendid three course luncheon was enjoyed by a large number of friends. Rev. C. F. Smith, of Beatrice, is now a Lincolnite. He has accepted a position with the Citizens National Bank. The Kansas Conference. As arranged by Rev. C. R. Runyon, the Kansas Conference was a grand success and $93.00 was realized. Bishop O. J. Burckhardt, D. D. Presiding. Presiding Elders. Rev. Roxie Collins, D. D., Omaha District. Rev. P. S. Moore, D. D., Kansas City District. Rev. T. R. Reynolds, D. D., LL. D., Topeka District. Rev. Geo. Miller, A. M., Ph. D., Wichita District. Pastors—Omaha District. South Omaha—Rev. Leona Dean, $2.00. Omaha—Rev, Alice Harding, $1.00. Lincoln—Rev, Anna Burckhardt, $6.00. Leavenworth — Rev, G. L. Maston, $1.00. Atchison—Rev, V. Knight, $4.25. Kansas City District. Kansas City—Rev, Anna Bedell, $5.00. Parsons—Rev, K. C. Moore, $2.00. Osage—Rev, C. H. Runyon, $3.00. Coffeyville—Rev, Eliz. Reynolds, $1.00. Topeka District. Topeka—Rev. Anna Creel, $1. Argentine—. Rev. O. J. Burckhardt at once defused the conference spirit into the large audience and a splendid session was held. Rev. J. F. Smith led all the pastors with Rev. Eva Lyon next. Three pastors failed to report and were "dropped." Program. On Sunday last, the Sunday school rendered a splendid program at the 8 p. m., service to a large audience as follows: Duett—Misses Jerrett Jones, Nulan Coleman. Recitation - Master Thomas Smith. Song - Miss Hazel Holcomb, accompanied by Mr. Otis Murry, violinist. Trio - Misses Mae Smith, Frances Hill and Florence Mitchell. Violin Solo—Mr. Ottis Murry. Mrs. E. J. Peniston, the superintendent is proud of her Sunday school. The program was conducted by Miss Christeale Westerfield. Miss Mable Patterson, of Neodesha, Kas., the guest of Miss C. H. Runyon the past two weeks returned to her home on Friday of last week. She will teach in the public schools at Coffeyville, Kas., during the coming season. Mr. Lester Washington returned home from a vacation trip to his old home at Junction City, Kansas last week. Mrs. Helen Thompson entertained her daughter, Miss Blanche and her numerous friends Saturday night of last week, Music and refreshments were enjoyed by all. Mrs. O. J. Burckhardt left one day this week to spend a few days with her mother at Burlington, Iowa. Mr. L. B. Thomas enjoyed a pleasant trip to Kansas City and Saint Joseph last week. Lincoln Notes and Personal Lincoln was well represented at St. Joseph, Mo., during the forty-seventh annual communication of M. W. G. L. of Missouri and jurisdiction Aug. 13-15. Those attending were R. H. Young, grand senior warden, and Mrs. Young, Arthur L. Williams, worshipful master, representative from Lebanon lodge No. 126 A. F. and A. M., Messrs. F. A. Johnson, A. L. Corneal, Major Moore, Lon B. Thomas and Willis W. Mosely. All report a fine time and the grand session a success. The "plum" tree was shaken and Lincoln won by getting the D. G. M. in Mr. R. H. Young, and Dis. D. G. M. in Mr. Arthur L. Williams. Rev. Geo. A. Maston is confined to his bed and is growing weaker. Mr. Willis W. Mosely returned home Sunday from a week's vacation at Atchison with mother and brothers. Mr. Lon B. Thomas was in Kansas City last week. Read The Plaincolor BLOOMINGTON, KANSAS. Wells are very low here and the people are praying for rain. Attend services at the Bloomington Baptist church, the Rev. J. Jennings, pastor. Services at 1:30 and 8 p. m. The Rev. J. B. Chiles, of the A. M. E. church conducts Sunday school after the regular church service. "The Burden of Christ," was ably presented by Rev. Jennings Sunday, and an appreciative audience listened with deep interest. At 1:30 Sunday school was conducted. Deacon Washington and Bros. J. Thornton and Adams attended the Kaw Valley District Association at Topeka. Price $1.50 Per Year. A goodly number attended the band boys' picnic at Lakeview. Mrs. Alton Pinkston and Mrs. Fannie Daniels visited last week with their sister, Mrs. C. W. Johnson. Miss Henrietta Washington spent last week at home. Miss Melia Kizer has gone to Denver. Colo. Miss Rebecca Hayden spent Friday with Mrs. W. A. Mitchell, Preaching at Rockvalley A. M. E. church at 11:30 a.m., by the pastor, Rev. I. B. Chiles. INDEPENDANCE, KANSAS. This section is still suffering for rain. The rally at the A. M. E. church was a great success from every point of view.. Rev. Terrell held his last quarterly meeting for the conference year. Rev. Warren hopes to wind up the year's work in splendid shape and thus leave smooth sailing for his successor. Mr. Joseph Vanderford has recovered from his recent illness which was caused from eating watermelon. Mrs. Matthew Fuller has returned from a visit to Baxter Springs. Rev. J. W. Edwards is an Independence visitor quite often. Mrs. Rosa McCullough directed a successful musical at the A. M. E. church recently. One of Africa's native sons delivered two lectures at the Second Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Clem Fluellen has returned from a visit to Oklahoma. Hon. Nick Chiles, editor and owner of The Topeka Plaindealer, was a recent visitor in the city. The remains of Mr. Paul Wesley arrived here Thursday of last week from the state institution at Parsons. Funeral services were held from the A. M. E. church by Rev. Warren. The funeral of Mrs. Love was conducted by Rev. Teal from the Baptist church Saturday. During the recent carnival at this place, our own Arthur Gates, Negro champion wrestler of the state demonstrated that he is all that is being claimed for him when he defeated Sailor Jack, a white wrestler of the top notch division. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Fields were called to Emporia to attend the funeral of their mother. Miss Delitha Ewing is quite ill at this writing. Three white prisoners made a successful escape from the county jail Saturday of last week, and th last heard of them they were still going. They gained liberty by sawing two large iron bars. Miss Blanche White is numbered among the sick. Mrs. Carl Everett, who was seriously injured sometime ago is reported as being better by the attending physician. Rev. Warren visited Coffeyville one day this week. Revs. Terrell, Rowe and Stradford were the guests of Rev. Warren at dinner Sunday. Mrs. O. C. Crumes is on the sick list. Mr. C. A. Harris was in Coffeyville Saturday. Mr. Bunch has returned to the city from a visit to Arkansas City and reports a pleasant visit. BASE BALL AT IOLA. The Iola Go-Devils defeated the Moran Greys Sunday by a score of 12 to 9. They had previously played two games that resulted in a tie each time after fourteen hard innings. The game Sunday was a see-saw affair and was nobody's game up until the ninth. The features of the game was the work of the battery—Sweet and Wright. The Go-Devils have played 24 games this season and won 21. Among their victories are three Kansas City teams including the Palace Colts, of Kansas City, Kas., K. C. Cyclones and the K. C. Royal American Giants. For information call or write H. Bland, 206 N. Washington street. The "Old Settlers" reunion is on program for today and a very large attendance is anticipated, as all those who settled here in 1893 and their friends are expected to be present. The Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor had their usual meeting on the 12th at Jackson building on W. Main street and there were many out-of-town visitors present. Mrs. Lucy Scott arrived here on the 11th on a visit to her son. Rev. J. H. Scott. Rev. John Williams of Parsons, pastor there of the A. M. E. church, was in the city on the 12th posting bills for a "big" time in Parsons on the 19th. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Surprise Reception Tendered to Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Harris. Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Harris arrived in the city Friday afternoon. Aug. 8th, and were met at the station by Rev. Dr. J. M. Harris and wife. After an auto ride about the city, they were driven to their temporary home at 863 Washington Av., where dinner was served at six o'clock. About 8 o'clock Rev. and Mrs. Harris departed, leaving the happy couple alone to enjoy the quiet of their own souls, but about thirty minutes later Mrs. Harris returned, accompanied by Ms. dames Boste, Lear, Edmonson, Chittwood, Crane, Duncan and Miss Gray, acting as hostesses to receive the one hundred and twenty guests who began to arrive about 9:15. The good doctor had to hustle into his coat and to assist his bride in receiving congratulations. Introductions were given by Mrs. J. M. Harris. After enjoying conversation and music, refreshments were served. Remarks of congratulation were made by Messrs. W. R. Fulbright, Geo. Buford, A. B. Freeman, and the poem below was written and rendered for this occasion by Mrs. A. J. Jarrett, and dedicated to Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Harris: May your life be fragrant As the flowers in June. And the songs of the birds Your hearts attune. May the joys of heaven Be yours to keep When the buds are Blossoming at your feet. May the ties of home Grow strong and sweet. As the years go sweeping Eternity to meet. Then may love still With you always stay, Making of old age One joyful day. Filling your lives With sunshine and flowers Like sweet singing birds In every bower. Mr. A. E. Wynne, one of our popular undertakers, as master of ceremonies, in a very fitting manner, presented the bride and groom a Sheffield silver bread plate., and a cut glass vase given by the guests; from Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hardrick and Miss Blanche Morrison, cut glass sugar bowl and cream pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jarrett, cut glass mayonnaise bowl; Mr. Clarence Morrow and Miss Marie Stemmens, silver baking dish. Dr. Harris responded in words of deepest appreciation. Springfield is proud of Dr. and Mrs. Harris. The bride was formerly domestic science instructor in Lincoln High school of this city and has a host of friends. The groom has in waiting a beautiful all-modern house on E. Center street, one of the prominent thoroughfares of the city, which they occupied on the 15th inst. Mr. Jas. S. Hardrick of Hardrick Bros.' grocery store, left on the 10th, accompanied by his wife and Miss B. K. Morrison of St. Joseph, Mo., for Philadelphia to attend the National Negro Business League. Mr. Hardrick is o nprogram for an address. On their trip they will spend an indefinite time at St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Albany, Niagara. New York and Washington. The Court of Calanthe held its grand session at Kansas City, OMAHA, NEBRASKA, Aug. 27-31, 1913. Grove M. E. Church, 22d & Seward. FIRST DAY—MORNING SESSION. 8:30—Devotional Services, by S. A. Stripping, D. S. LADIES AID WORK. 2:00—Devotion, J. S. Button, R. C. Cooper. 2:30—"Ladies Aid Society:"— (a) Social Influence Upon the Church: Delegates, Kansas City, Kansas, and Colorado Springs, Colo. (b) Its Moral and Religious Effect Upon the Community: Delegates—Topeka (Arbury) and Denver. (c) Its Financial Worth to the Church: Delegates—Mount Olive (Topeka) and Omaha Each delegate ten minutes. General discussion, three minutes each. EVENING SESSION. 7:30—Pride Service: L. C Allen and J. H. Danals, 8:00—Sernon ..... S. N. Smith Nondiction SECOND DAY—MORNING SESSION. 8:20—Devotion, W. P. Davey and A. P. Plakemore, 9:00—Report of District Superintendent, S. A. Stuplin. 9:20—Reports of Parties, 11:01—Sermon: Alternate W. Diwson. 12:00—Recess. SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK. District S. S. Supt. Presiding. 2.00—Dvotion. C. P. Thompson, and A. Laulner. 2.30—"The Sunday School Work:" (a) The Sunday School Superintendent's Place in the Work:—Delegates, Independence, Wichita, Roedale and Mound City. (b) The Value of the Teachers' Meeting in the Work:—Delegates, Kansas City, Kansas, Dunlap, Manhattan and Salina. (c) The Importance of the Children in the Church of Today:—Delegates, Lincoln, Hastings, Burlingame, Alma Circuit and Bonner Springs. (d) The Relation of the Sunday School to the Board of Education:—Delegates. Topeka, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Ft. Scott, Clay Center, and Valley Falls. THIRD DAY—MORNING SESSION. 8.30—Devotional Exercises, G. T. Wooten and M. M. Jefferson. 9.00—Reports of— 1—Sunday School Superintendent. 2—Presidents Ladies Aid Societies. 3—Presidents of Epworth Leagues. 4—Methodist Brothethoods. Center street attended the United Order of Odd Fellows which convened at Columbia. Mo. He represented the local order. He was elected to a place on the staff of grand officers. Mr. and Mrs. James Stephenson were out Sunday afternoon visiting the sick; making a few calls and enjoying a drive. Mr. Vess Tyndall has been very ill but we are glad to report him improving at this writing. Prof. H. V. Wilburn and wife will leave shortly for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wilburn. Mrs. Juanita Hardrick and Mrs. Maggie J. McAllister will leave the latter part of the week for a delightful visit to Saint Louis, Chicago, Saint Paul and other points. The O. E. S. grand session at Saint Charles was largely attended, and proved to be a gathering of pleasure and profit. Mrs. Francis L. Boxley, was re-elected Royal Grand Matron. She is held in the highest esteem by the members of the order as was shown by the many handsome gifts from the members. Mrs. Clara Mitchell, Royal Matron of the local order returned with an excellent report. Mrs. Adah Stephenson, past Royal Matron was appointed Honored Grand Warder. Miss Powler has returned to the city from a visit to Coffeyville, where she was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Grant. Mrs. J. W. Wood was unable to attend the Grand Chapter, O. E. S., at Salina and Mrs. Mary Belle Grant went in her stead. The rally at the Second Baptist church was a grand success in every particular. Miss Pearl Harding received a message telling of the death of her nephlew. Business Manager A. D. Grif- AFTERNOON SESSION. EVENT SESSION AFTERNOON SESSION. EVENING SESSION. 7:30—Praise Service, II. South. Sermon, Walton Brown. Benediction. Mo., at Centennial church, 19th and Woodland, and Mrs. Buckner of St. Louis was re-elected as grand president of the united order. Mrs. Maggie Scales who was elected last year as grand escort, was re-elected. The next grand session will be held at Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Maude Jarrett of Kansas City, was the house guest of her sister, Mrs. W. C. Scales. She divided her time with her other relatives and many friends and remained until after the SemiCentennial celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation at the new Convention hall, on the 19th inst. Mrs. Lucy Williams received the members of the Womans Musical and Literary club at her hospitable home Aug. 7. It was indeed an enjoyable afternoon. Good and enthusiastic talks were made by Mesdames Bertha Fullbright, Naomi Foster, of Kansas City, Mo., Lucy Hall, of Denver, Colo., Rev. Dr. J. M. Harris, Miss Alda Johnson and many others. Mrs. McAdams received honor for the best quotation and Mrs. William Smith second best on the Life of Paul Laurence Dunbar. The daintiest and best of the season was served in abundance.. The club enjoyed a most delightful outing at Ingram Mills on the James river Aug. 8. About 36 or more were out on this occasion. Mr. James Stephenson, who laid off from duty and at a sacrifice of time and money, joined the number. This party feasted on ice cream, cold lemonade, fried chicken, and everything good that could be called to mind. Mrs. E. C. Johnson and others brought in nice strings of fish. By moonlight, the merry, happy crowd returned to the city. Mrs. Parmer, a trained nurse, of Kansas City, Mo., is planing to spend her vacation with Mrs. W. C. Scales. Mr. A. B. Freeman, 630 East 11.00—"The Necessity of the Southwestern Advocate in Our Homes," by S. A. Stupling, D. S. 11.20—Sermon by M. M Jefferson; alternate, I. W. H. Terrell. 12.00—Recess AFTERNOON SESSION. 2.00—Devot on by District President. 2:30—"Woman* H. M. Society:" Its Work (a) In the Local Church—Deligates, Arbury (Iopeka), Denver, Colorado Springs. (b) In the Annual Conference—Deligates, Kansas City, Kansas, Omaha, Rosseau, and Manhattan. (c) In the General Connection—Deligates, Lincoln, Salina, Wichita and Independence. EVENING SESSION. 6:00—Prance Services, J. H Taylor. 8:00—Sermon, J. W. Conquest. Benediction. FOURTH DAY—MORNING SESSION 8:00—Davison, H. J Donrell. 9:00—Finish-up Conference Business. 11:00—Sermon, G. T. Weoten; Alternate S. J. Deas 12:00—Adj. ment. ALTERNOON SESSION. Epworth League and Methodist Brotherhood. 2 00—Work Service led by P. C. Carry, D. st trict President. 2 00—Subject: "How May Young People be Used in the Church Work?" by R. J. Kell and R. J. Jackson. 2—"The Non-Interest of the Young People in Their Societies." by B. F. Swanell. D. K. Mckelbog. (a) What is the Cause? What is the Remedy? EVENTING SESSION. 7:0—Evening Services conducted by M.C. Simpson and Thomas Simms. 8:00—An Address: "Stewart Missionary, Foundation for Africa," S. D. Davis. 8:10—"Our Lincoln Conference College at University Heights, Oklahoma: How May We Help to Develop it?" by the District Superintendent and others. FIFTH DAY—SUNDAY SERVICES. 9.00 a.m. Saratay School conducted by Superintendent Hayes. 10.00 a.m. Love Coast—J. J. Cabbell, H. South. 11.00 a. m. — Sermon, S. A. Stuphleg, D. S. 3.00 p. m. — Sermon, S. D. Davis. 8.00 p. m. — Sermon, S. I. Deas. Morning talks of eight minutes each will be given by the District Superintendent on the following subjects: 1—The Pastor as a Soul Winner. 2—Ministeral Courtesy. 3—The Pastor as a Financier. 4—Importance of Child Corversion. 5—The Pastor's Hand on the Throttle. The Sunday School, League, Ladies Aid Society, Methodist Brotherhood, the Woman's H. M. Society and the Woman's F. M. Society are requested to send or bring fifty cents (50c) each to defray the expenses of the Conference. The District Stewards will meet at 2:30 p. m. Friday. All members of the District Conference are expected to be present the first day, and remain until the Conference closes. All Pastors will report their vouchers and money for Benevolence the second day of the Conference session. Committee:—WALTON BROWN. I. W H. TERRELL, S. A. STRIPLING, D S. J. SMITH, Pastor. WINFIELD, KANSAS --- fin. of The Plaindealer, was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery one day this week. Mrs. J. W. Woods, Mrs. Wm. Wright and Mrs. Jessie Brown went to Wellington on Monday morning to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts. Mr. Anthony Monroe left Saturday via auto for Colorado. Mrs. Pearl Hardin was called to Larned on account of the demise of some of her relatives. You can pay your room and board and have one medical bath a day for $680 at the Cobb Hotel, Claremore. Miss Mayme Larkins will depart one day this week for a sojourn in Kansas City. Dr. H. T. Geeder was called to Ohio by the sudden death of his sister. Miss Mable Haynes, Miss Mable Henderson and Mr. Norman Robertson, of Parsons were in the city Sunday. Mrs. DeLarey and daughter, of Leavenworth visited Mrs. Cobb and family last week. The social given by Club No. 2 at the home of Mrs. Fletcher was quite a success. The services were excellent at Mount Hebron all day Sunday. Rev. Elias preached two fine sermons. Eight members were added to the church. Mrs J. W. Pierce and Mrs. Robert Cain have returned from Salina, where they have been attending the Grand Lodge of O. E. S. Mrs. P. Coin and son. Miles, will leave Thursday of this week for Topeka for a two weeks' visit with relatives WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS and want a FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON MRS. C. R. BRAXTON, 915 E. Huerfano St., COLORADO SPRINGS. -: COLO. 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S. A. FARMS q 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 dual news, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs Kansas. . Mrs. Hunt, of Crowberg and mother and sister of Leavenworthworth, were guests of Mrs. Hallie White Saturday. Mrs. Lubertha Smitherman and sister, Mrs. Ada McDaniel, of Crowberg, visited a few days in the city. They were guests of Mrs. Ella Maples and Mrs. S. Walker. Mr. George Horton, of Mineral, was the guest of Miss Jessie Kincaid and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hudson Sunday. Mrs. Stella Huntington, of Coffeyville, and Mrs. Addie Cooper, of Pittsburg, were the guests of Mrs. Bettie Dewberry Sunday. While here Mrs. Cooper also visited her father, Rev A. G. Beaton, and Miss Easter Beaton, and friend. The U. B. F. lodge will hold a grand picnic here on the 25th. Messrs Frank Palmer, John Walker and Cowell Gypson, the arrangement committee for the big U. B. F. picnic are sparing time nor money to make it a grand success. Miss Minnie Palmer, of Pittsburg, visited her parents and friends here Sunday. Whereas, by the decree of Him who doeth all things well, our worthy pilgrim, Henry Moore, of Golden Eagle Lodge No. 12, of Yale, has departed this life, since the setting of the last Grand Lodge, and therefore be it. Resolved, that this lodge has been deprived of a zealous and beloved Pilgram, pure in purpose and wise in council. The U. B. P's, have lost one of their truest votaries and brightest examples and his afflicted family fidelity was as sacred as life and whose void no human power can fill. Be it further resolved, that while we submissively bow to the will of Providence in this afflicting dispensation, we offer to his family our heartfelt sympathy as U. B. F's, in their sad bereavement and confidentially point them for consolation to that bright and better land where those who live worthy on earth are re-united for eternity, and where the Grand Master of the universe forever presides in His holy Grand Lodge above. Be it further resolved, that as a tribute of respect for our deceased Bro. Henry Moore, is directed to spread these resolutions upon our minutes and also that a copy be sent to the bereaved family and to The Topeka Plaindealer for publication, and be it further resolved that our charter be draped for a period of thirty days. GEO. W. SHANK GEO. WHEATON W. THOMPSON PARSONS. KANSAS. Grandma Ransom is ill at her home on East Clark street. We wish her a speedy recovery. Little Thurman Jones who has been very ill is improving. The young people of Parsons spent a pleasant time Tuesday evening when about fifteen boys and girls went five miles into the country on a hay-rack ride. They returned at a late hour declaring that they had a jolly time. Mrs. P. R. Hogan was a delegate to the Mite Missionary convention at Leavenworth a few days ago, and reports a nice time. She returned by way of Osawatomie, where she was the guest of her son, Mr. Henry Hogan, who is getting along nicely. Mrs. McMillian, of Wichita, is the pleasant guest of Mrs. Fannie Carr. The Parsons baseball team is under new management and is making good. BANTER SPRINGS. KANSAS. Rev. J. W. Lavender preached at the First Baptist church in Carthage, Mo., Sunday. The audience was very large and appreciated his brilliant and instructive effort. Rev. C. R. Bruester, pastor of the Mount Olive Baptist church preached a grand sermon to his flock Sunday. He also delivered an eloquent sermon that night to an appreciative audience. Mr. Samuel Hopkins, one of Baxter's most highly respected citizens is reported on the sick list at this writing. Rev. Bruester has organized what is known as the Ministers Alliance. It is hoped that it will be a success. Mrs. Ellen Pillars, who has been quite ill is reported much better at this writing. Sunday was generally known as pastor's day at the A. M. E. church and had been looked forward to with much anticipation. There were a number of out-of-town guests present from the surrounding country and the collection amounted to over $50, which was applied on the pastor's salary. Miss Lucile Jamison, of Oklahoma City, is the guest of Mrs. R. Wickliffe. Miss McWilliams, of Kansas City, is visiting her sister. Mr. I. Copeland of Wichita, is visiting in the city. The revival services which were being conducted under canvass by the A. M. E. church were brought to a close with one conversion. Mr. Millard Thomas left one day this week for Omaha, Neb. Quite a diversion from the routine of midsummer social functions was the luncheon followed by an afternoon at cards by Miss Estella Johnson in honor of Miss Lucile Jamison, of Oklahoma City and Miss McWilliams, of Kansas City, when society bowed to these estimable young ladies. The beautiful floral decorations served as a back-ground for the handsome gowns worn by those present; while the menu was served in a manner that is always characteristic of the charming hostess. The guest list included: Miss. Biley Wickliffe, Mrs. Lilly Hayes, Mrs. B. Cunningham, Mrs. G. W. Allison, Miss Gertrude McWilliams, Miss Nola Browne, Miss Bessie Johnson, Miss Mabel Plummer Miss McWilliams, Miss Lucile Jamison, Miss Estella Johnson, Miss Loranace Saunders, Miss Viola Saunders and Miss Floyd. All left after a delightful time declaring Miss Johnson an excellent hostess. Miss Pearl Ball has returned from a visit to Kansas City. Miss Allegra Harrison left on Sunday evening for Colorado Springs, Colo., where she will join her sister, Miss Bessie, who has been spending the summer in the mountains. Hon. A. D. Griffin, manager of The Topeka Plaindealer, was a visitor in the city a few days ago. Rev. J. C. Rogers has returned from Wichita, where he had been attending the Association. Other members of the delegation were: M. P. Stevenson, Mrs. E. A. Shackelford, Mrs. Mary Grayson, Mrs. Thomas Owen and Miss Mae North. Mr. W. M. Brown and Mrs. A. Davis attended the O. E. S., grand lodge at Salina, and report a pleasant session MAPLE HILL, KANSAS Mrs. Mary McDonald, of Alma and Mrs. Edith Simpson, of Salina, were the guests of Mrs. M. Stanley and other friends Miss Ruth Garden-shire, who the first of the week. had been visiting Miss Velmer Bolton, returned home Thursday. Mrs. Amanda Wallace is on the sick list. Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Miss Alta Bradley and Miss Florence Stanley, returned Sunday from Kansas City where they attended the convention of the Kansas Christian Churches. William Davis was a Kansas City visitor Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson visited in Paxico last week. George Oliver was an Alma caller Thursday. Mrs. M. Wallace returned last Tuesday from Kansas City. She had been attending the convention of the Christian Churches and visiting her mother-in-law. Miss Gertrude Simpson, of Alma, is the guest of Gladys Wallace. Jerry Gordon, of Omaha, Neb., is visiting his daughter and friends. Miss Cora Jones, of Missouri, is shaking hands with old friends. Miss Olie Robinson, of this city, wishes to thank her Kansas City friends especially the young men of the Cosmopolitan club very much for their kind hospitality and generosity shown her while in that city. Her stay was a very delightful one and she hopes to return some day soon. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Miss Katheryne Bedell left on the 16th inst., for Pueblo, Colo. Miss Mayme Scott will join her in Kansas City. A LITTLE FARM. Dill Acres bought a farm that was The largest one for miles around. He couldn't till it well because 'Twas scattered over too much ground. He could not keep the weeds out down. Nor could he keep the fences up. He had to sell and move to town And now owns nothing but a pup Jim Homestead bought a little tract So small that when he started out Folks laughed at him, but 'tis a fact That he is rich now and about As free from care as he could be And leads a life that a full of charm He tilted the soil so well that he Just made it pay—that little farm. -Charles H. Mellers in American Agriculturist. TYING UP A FLEECE. Directions For the Proper Care of the Wool Grower's Crop. First, all the tag locks must be removed, whether they be dung or grease and dirt, written W. C. Coffey of the Illinois station, describing the proper way to tie up a fleece; second, the fleece should be carefully rolled up by hand (not in wool box), with no ends or stray locks protruding and with the flesh side out; third, the fleece should be tied with a hard, glazed twine, not larger than one eighth inch in diameter. In tying the ends of the twine especial care should be taken to make a firm, hard knot that will not slip. Tag locks are not so common that their presence in fleeces from farm flocks is the rule rather than an exception. The total effect of leaving them on fleeces is bad. It puts our wools in bad staining with wool houses and manufacturers. Long continued, it has led to the only logical result—namely, discrimination in price against our wools. Careful rolling, with the flesh side out and no ends or stray locks showing, adds greatly to the appearance of the fleece. It also prevents mixing the wool from different fleeces, and, by the way, each fleece should be tied to itself. In the wool warehouse it is a pretty sight to see the heaps of graded wool faced with a titer of carefully rolled and tied fleeces. GOOD FOR THE GRUNTERS. This Handy Swill Barrel Doesn't Need Much Material or Labor. A very handy swill barrel for feeding a lot of hogs when they come crowding around the trough is made as follows, says the Iowa Homestead, from which article and illustration are reproduced. The barrel A is set on a small platform immediately above a trough, B, next to the hydrant D, which has a goose neck so that water can be drawn into the barrel directly from the hydrant. In the center of the bottom of the barrel is bored a two-inch auger hole which is kept closed by means of a plug, C, the handle of which is HANDY SWILL FEEDER. made of an old broom handle and long enough to reach to the top of the barrel. Swill is made of ground feed, and when it is desirable to feed the hogs all the operator has to do is to stir the swill and pull the plug, and the swill runs out into the trough without any trouble. When enough has run out the plug may be returned to its place, and in this way there is no spilling or handling of swill. The trough may be of any convenient length. Spring Culture of Wheat. Harrowing wheat in the spring is a practice that is receiving considerable attention of late years. Where the ground is compacted hard from beating rains of early spring, followed by rather dry weather, the harrowing of wheat with a drag harrow is good practice. So far experiments have shown at the Missouri station, however, the harrowing of wheat is not always sufficiently beneficial to pay for the work, although where one harrows in closer seed at the same time the practice is usually a paying one. Where the wheat is badly "heaved" the use of a heavy roller in the early spring is a good practice. All depends, however, upon the extent of the "heaving" Kill the Rats and Save Chicks. In answer to a subscriber who complains of rats getting away with his young chicks and requesting a remedy for exterminating the rodents, a correspondent of the Kansas City Farmer says that if powdered sulphur and cayenne pepper are scattered around the rat holes the vermin will disappear. Another remedy is to scatter powdered lye around their holes. The lye will stick to the rat's feet. He commences to lick them, which causes death Why Rely on Corn? In sections where corn has not proved a success it is folly to rely upon corn. In such sections there are crops which do succeed, and it is the part of intelligence to plant them. Katrin, mito and other crops grow and do well where corn falls. Then why rely on corn? Farm and Kanch N. E. Cor. 6th and Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. WORDS OF APPRECIATION. Mothera Testify to merits of XXth Century Hair Preparations. Nelson, Mo., April 13, '13. 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The recital given by the pupils of Mr. Theodore Copeland at the St. Luke A. M. E. church was well attended. Miss Leona Escoe is on the sick list this week. Miss Carrie Davis has returned from a two weeks' visit with relatives at Clinton, Mo. and Kansas City. Mrs. Frank Webster is indo-nosed at this writing. Miss Colinne Emery was a chatting hostess at a dinner on Sunday evening. Her guests were Misses Esterine Copeland, Irene Bartleson, Vergil McRoy, Annie Salisbury, Mrs. Addie Miller, Mrs. Susie Taylor, and Messrs. Clarence Goodwin, Orville Copeland, John Chatman. Messrs. Burton and Duke of Topeka visited in the city last Sunday, guests of Miss Leona Escoe. The sewing circle of the Warren St. Baptist church met last Thursday with Mrs. Woodruff. Mr. Arthur Whitfield died last Sunday with heart trouble. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from his home at Reno and the remains interred at the Reno cemetery. Rev. J. M. Brown officiated. Mr. Whitfield was 31 years of age and leaves a wife and one child. Mrs. Whitfield is a sister of Mrs. Viola Washington of this city. Mrs. Pennell and Mrs. Mary Rogers entertained Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Clara Jackson of Kansas City, Kans., Mrs. Pierson of Chicago, Ill., and Miss Lillie Burns of Coffeyville, Kan. The evening was pleasantly spent in reading, singing and playing. Light refreshments were served. The guests were Misses Corinne Emery, Esterine Copeland, Lillie Burns, Marguerite Verner, Edna Parrett, Birdie Clark, Ora Carter, Mrs. Louis Verder, Mrs. Clara Jackson, Mrs. Pierson, Mrs. R. L. King, Mrs. Howard Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Miller, Mrs. Mary Rogers, and Mr. Theodore Copeland. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Overstreet entertained Miss Mabel Todd at dinner Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Carrie Thompkins, who spent the summer in Paxico visiting Mrs. Ada Hull, while returning home was the guest of her brother, here Mr. Mansfield Young, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Young entertained at dinner Sunday. Their guests were Miss Mabel Todd, Miss Ida Escoe and Mr. George Byrd. Mr. Henry Fortner of Eudora visited his cousin, Miss Mabel Todd, Sunday. Mr. Clarence Todd of Eudora visited in the city last Sunday, guest of his sister, Miss Mabel Todd. Mr. Eli Lee entertained the Men' League of the Warren St. Baptist church Thursday evening of last week. Mr. Jacob Washington was called to the bed-side of his aged mother at Bethel last week. She is ninety years old. Miss Ora Carter left Sunday for St. Paul, Minn., to visit Miss Lena Smith. Mr. Jack Giles is seriously ill at the home of Mrs. Alice Myrs and his many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Miss Winifred Morton, who has been attending the summer school at K. U., left Wednesday of last week for Atchison, Kas. Mrs. Verder entertained last Saturday complimentary to Mrs. Annie Simpson Pierson of Chicago, and Miss Ernestine Whitman of Wichita. The time was pleasantly spent in music and conversation. The guests were Misses' Ernestine Whitman, Lillie Burns, Ora Carter, Birdie Clark, Mrs. Clara Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strode, Mrs. Mary Rogers, Mr. Frank Anderson. Mr. Thecdore Copeland left Friday of last week for Geneeseo, Ill., to visit his sister, Mrs. White. He will remain there until September. Mr. Frank Germany, who has been very ill, is improving. Mr. William Frye left Sunday for Oklahoma. Miss Edna Parrette, who has been attending summer school at K. U., returned to her home at Atchison last Friday. Miss Bettie Cooper gave a social Thursday evening of last week at her home for the benefit of the Warren St. Baptist church. Mrs. Eli Lee entertained Miss Mabel Todd at dinner Friday evening of last week. Mrs. Anderson, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burns, returned to her home at Newton, Kas., Friday morning of last week. Miss Emma Lee left Monday morning for Oskaloosa, Kansas, and from there she will go to Kansas City to spend several weeks. We are sorry to note that Miss Minnie Hines is seriously sick at this writing. Very excellent services were held at the Warren St. Baptist church on the 10th and Rev. G. N. Jackson, the pastor, preached a wonderful sermon at both the morning and evening services, arousing the hearers by his eloquence. The Stewardesses of the St. Luke A. M. E. church gave a social Monday afternoon at the residence of Dr. F. D. G. Harvey at 1230 Connecticut street and an enjoyable time was had. Miss Verna Keith entertained the No Name club of the First Baptist church on Friday afternoon of last week at her home, 161 Elm street. The members of Warren St. Baptist church gave a moonlight social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace last Saturday evening and an enjoyable time was reported, and also it proved a financial success. Miss Nannie Brown is very ill at this writing and her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Rev. Wm. L. Brascoe of Lee Summit, Mo., is conducting a tent meeting in Pinckney grove. He is an eloquent speaker. The Queen Esther girls of the Warren St. Baptist church gave a social recently for the church at the residence of Miss Birdie Ellis, and raised eight dollars. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. The annual meeting of the City Federation was held Tuesday of last week and the following officers elected for the ensuing year; Mrs. Lucy Carethurs, president; Mrs. Dora Cottrell, 1st vice president; Mrs. Julia Hawkins, 2nd vice; Mrs Mary Carr Edwards, secretary; Mrs. W. M. J. McCoy, cor. see'y; Mrs. Mary Smith, treasurer. Mrs. Moses Brooks, after a pleasant stay here with relatives and friends, has returned to her home at Fresno, California. Mrs. Henry Hawkins and Miss Della Asher, as representative of the church, Mrs. Aigan of the Christian Endeavor, and Mr. M. Grooms of the Missionary, are attending the A. M. E. District Conference at Hennessy. Rev. Tucker has returned from a hurried trip to Atlanta, Georgia. Miss Rosa Hodges and Mrs. W. A. Stroud entertained a few friends at Vincent hall Wednesday evening. Miss Ione Avery of Guthrie is visiting Miss Adell Grooms, Mrs. P. Simpson entertained Thursday in honor of her sister, Mrs. Pearl Brooks. Mr. E. T. Hanyes was called to Meridan to attend the funeral of his sister. The C. M. E. church held its District Confidence in our city last week and a nice grove was chosen where all could enjoy a splendid series of meetings, and they were well attended and highly enjoyed by all. Dr. Bullock of Chickasha and Mrs. Clark of Ardmore, were in our city last week attending the C. M. E. District Conference. Mrs. Wm. Grant left Tuesday for Wewoka to visit friends. Mr. Robert Townsend has returned from a tour through the southern states. The Imperial Orchestra will entertain at Vincent hall on Friday evening. Miss Bessie Bradley is visiting in Earlsboro. Mrs. Wm. Cotton was at home to a few friends last Friday in honor of Miss Minnie Pogue of Dallas, Texas. The Favorite orchestra furnished music. Dr. and Mrs. Mrs. Haywood invited friends to a fishing party Wednesday. The ladies prepared the lunch and the gentlemen saw that the wants of the ladies were attended, especially when it came to baiting a hook. Any way a general good time was enjoyed and the guests feel grateful for the honored contered upon them by the host and the hostess. Mr. Troy Jeter has returned from a pleasant trip to the country near Meridan with his grand mother. Mr. Lewis Ralston Cotton, enroute to Paul's Valley, passed through our city recently. Mrs. Dawsy is suffering from lame foot. She had the misfortune to stick a nail through it. Mrs. Grant Cunningham is on the sick list and quite ill. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jones is quite sick. Mrs. Mattie Jones is convalescent after an illness. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Y. W. C. A. NOTES. (By Lydia C. Smith.) The lecture given by the Rev. Dr. S. N. Voss under the auspices of the Yates Branch, Y. W. C. A., on Monday evening at the First Baptist church, Rev. W. A. Bowren, pastor, was attended by a large and enthusiastic audience. Both in attendance and interest the affair was a success. Mrs. Lydia C. Smith filled the chair, Mrs. George F. Porter presided at the piano. Rev. Dr. Bowren gave the invocation. The congregational singing and the recitation of the 23d Psalm were led by a chorus of Association women. Dr. Vass delivered his famous lecture on the "Origin and Early History of the Negro." He was applauded again and again and concluded while every auditor was interested. On behalf of the Y. W. C. A. I want to thank each pastor of the city for his kindly co-operation as a booster for the lecture and especially for his presence. The Religious Committee, Mrs. J. H. M. Smith, chairman, looked after the financial part of the affair. The result of which will be announced later. Bring your out of town friends to the Y. W. C. A. It has been the popular center in Kansas City, Kans. this summer. The Swiming Class of the Y. W. C. A. met early this week and enjoyed a thoroughly good time. Mrs. Roberts excelled the class of sixteen. There were twenty-three in the party. The swimmers were Mrs. S. E. Roberts, Mrs. W. L. Grant, Mrs. Carolina Shelton, Mrs. A. E. Shelby, Miss L. J. Harlan, Mrs. Edna Lou Washington, Mrs. Edna Swain, Mrs. D. W. White, Mrs. H. D. Vorhies, Mrs. Minnie Littel, Miss Olivia Lewis, Miss Myrtle Smith, Miss Ella Robinson, Mrs. Ann Scruggs, Mrs. Anna Nettles and Mrs. Lydia C. Smith. Others present were Mrs. J. H. M. Smith, Mrs Hayden, Mrs. Minnie Brue, Miss Leota Wilson and Miss Melonee Minor. The receipts so far from the Jolly Girls' trip are $15.80. The Y. W. C. A. House Committee has planned a large evening with its Japanese Fete at the residence of Mrs. Wilson, 915 Everett on Saturday, Sept. 6, 1913. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Send all news to Mrs. Long, 1326 Oak street, or telephone 2636. Please be ready when Mrs. Long calls at your home to collect for the Plaindealer. Rev. D. W. Majors, Mrs. F. Fry and Rev. Blailons were the delegates from the Christian church of this city to the convention recently held at Kansas City. Miss Glover, formerly of this city, now living at Kansas City, is visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Dealia Generals reports a boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie McCoons, South Tenth street. Rev. Harry Brown and family en route from the Christian Convention at Kansas City, visited with friends a short while before returning to their home at Parsons, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Crawford. Mr. Baxter is a brother of Mrs. Crawford. Mrs. Florence Dale entertained Thursday morning of last week at her home with a porch party from 9 to 12, and all present enjoyed themselves. Those reported on the sick list are Mrs. Helen Ouseley of So. Atchison, Mrs. Davis of Mound street, and Mrs. Hulda Stamp. The latter's health is so poor she resigned her position as teacher in the schools of Oklahoma. Mrs. Maud Porter is reported better at this writing. Mrs. Lulu Givens and Mrs. Gertrude Brown have returned from a trip to California. A state warrant was issued here Monday for one McKinley Woods, who ran off from Mr. and Mrs. Staunton Waters, who sometime ago took him from the Orphans Home northeast of the city to work for them. On the night of July 4th he burglarized the house of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Van Lieu (white), ran-acking the carriage house, and stole a motor cycle and then set fire to the building, doing $3000 damage. Mr. and Mrs. Waters are highly respected citizens in the city and they tried to make it pleasant for the boy, who had no need for this act. Mr. and Mrs. Baker of Omaha, Neb., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Hodges. Mrs. Baker is a sister of Mr. Hodges. Hon. Nick Chiles of Topeka, editor of The Plaindealer, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Hudson last Sunday. Rev. W. S. Blake, Miss Maybelle Barnett, Miss Allie Barnett, Mrs. Pearl Page, and Miss Julia Gunther went to Leavenworth to attend the Northeastern Baptist Association. Miss Josephine Ayers left for Muller City, Sunday morning. NOTICE TO EXECUTIVE BOARD OF WESTERN BAPTIST CONVENTION. The Executive Board of the Western Baptist Convention is called to meet at Nashville, during the National Baptist Convention, for a conference, at sometime whenever the president, Dr. E. J. Fisher, shall call it. Please let each member be present and ready for the conference. T. L. GRIFFITH. Chr. J. GOINS. Secretary. Dr. Fisher Calls. Awake! Awake! oh Western Baptists! and put on thy strength, for the work is great, and we are separated in these states one far from another. I am sounding the trumpet of alarm and urge therefore that you Baptists of each state come together at Muscogee, Okla., in July, 1911, for a better understanding and to devise plans to further the kingdom of our Redeemer throughout this country, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth. Through the Foreign Mission Board of the National Bap. Convention we ask also that each and every member of the Executive Board of the Western Baptist Convention and messengers of the included states meet us in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, September 18th, for a conference. I am yours for the salvation of the entire West. E. J. FISHER, Pres. Additional Local. Wilson's summer garden is the place to spend Labor Day. Mr. J. L. Reeves left Wednesday for a visit with relatives and friends at Anderson, S. C., where he will spend a few weeks, returning about Sept. the 15th to enter Washburn college for further training. He was accompanied on his trip by his cousin, Miss M. M. Whitner, who will probably spend the winter in the Southland. Don't forget the big picnic at Wilson's summer garden on Labor Day. WANTED: A little girl from ten to twelve years old. Nice home for the right girl. --- These days are too hot to be housed up in the city. If you want to entertain your friends, take them to a cool spot, Wilson's Summer Garden. The water you drink at the Cobb Hotel, Claremore is the best in the world for Lumbago or any disorder of the kidneys. They will meet you at the depot if you write. Farm and Garden DO YOU LIKE "SWEETS?" They're Fine With Gravy—Here's How You May Grow a Crop. Plant a few sweet potatoes in your garden this spring. They aren't hard to grow, and what is richer to ent than brown sweet potatoes with gravy. Besides, this vine is very ornamental, and its thick, dark foliage helps to make your vegetable garden more attractive. Sweet potatoes are grown by means of sets or sprouts which grow from the root buds. It is best to get them from seed growers or gardeners. They require warm, moderately rich, sandy land. If the land is too fertile there will be a large growth of top at the expense of the root. The plants may be set out from the middle of May until the last of July or after the late frosts are over. The potatoes may be grown on the level, but a ridge usually is preferred in the garden ridging may be done with a hoe, mucking the ridge about eight inch inches broad and six inches high. The rows should be from three and a half to four feet apart. Set the plants along the center of the ridge—they should be about two feet apart—and if the soil is moist it is only necessary to dip the roots in water before setting. But if it is unusually dry at this time it will be advantageous to sprinkle the plants occasionally. When the plants are small they should be cultivated often enough to kill the weeds and keep a mellow surface. Later on the vines themselves will cover the ground; then cultivation is impracticable as well as undesirable. After the vines are too large to cultivate they should be lifted occasionally or they are likely to take root at the joints and keep on forming more vines with no roots in the hill large enough for use. The vines should be lifted once a week. Every vine should be loose from hill to tip. This lifting may be done very rapidly with a pitchfork, but some care must be taken—Kansas industrialist. FOLKS OUT, STOCK IN. Here's a Simple Gate That Will Help to Solve the Problem. It is often inconvenient to pause and unlatch and then latch a gate between the barnyard or some other place where stock is kept and the garden or a field from which it is desired to keep animals away. To obviate such difficulties the plan illustrated will be found very convenient. As will be seen, the fence is made to end at two stout posts, be- [From the American Agriculturist.] STOCK STOPPING GATE tween which is a rather larger opening than is usually allowed for a footpath gate From one of these posts the daring lines of fence are built to posts so as to form a V shaped opening, each ending at a post. On the other large line post is hung the gate, which swings each way and either comes against the V shaped sides when pushed or may continue so as to strike the smaller posts. In either case animals cannot get past, and yet the gate is always open for human beings - American Agriculturist. The old English farmers put their advice about keeping barnyard manure into two lines: Keep it moist and tread it tight And it will well your care requite. That is pretty much the whole story.—Rural New Yorker. FARMING WITH BRAINS. Never venture upon an old bridge with team or machinery without seeing that it is firm and safe for heavy weights. If the fertility of the soil is to be maintained it must be supplied with vegetable matter. Turn under cover crops and increase the humus supply. According to the town Press bulletin No 12, sodium arsenite is the only chemical that will entirely destroy the Canada thistle. It is applied at the rate of one and a half pounds to fifty-two gallons of water. Do not expect the bired man to feel satisfied if you leave him alone with all the chores while you are away visiting unless you are willing to do the same for him occasionally. Uired men are human beings and will, as a rule, appreciate fair treatment. A soil that dries out quickly, is loose and sandy and loaches is also in poor physical condition from too little water and organic matter. Where irrigation is practicable this is admissible, plenty of manure, green manure, liming if there is sourness and thorough and persistent cultivation. MISSOURI MASONS MEET. The Masonic Grand 'Lodge of Missouri held their 47th annual session at St. Joseph, Mo. last week. The street parade was a gorgeous one, led by Prof. Jackson's Military Band of Topeka, composed of 42 pieces, followed by over two hundred plumed Knights in their nifty attire, followed by over two hundred and fifty Blue Lodge members. The white population turned out in a mass to see and hear the band, which held them spell-bound until the finish. Prof. Jackson and his band has got the country and is one of the best advertisers for Topeka that the city has. It should appropriate money to keep them together. The boys made many friends and their deportment was excellent. They are in demand everywhere. Mr. F. M. Stonestreet, the popular uncledtaker of Topeka, Kans., and general manager of the band, was on hand to see that everything went off all right. The competitive drill was held at the auditorium; St. Joseph first, Far West, second; Emanuel third. The drilling was fine, Emmanuel winning first prize. Over seven hundred people witnessed it. The committee in charge deserve great credit for the success. The session was held in the Masonic Temple. Grand Master Coles deserves great credit for the great work done in the past three years. The following named officers of the Grand Lodge were elected: Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, grand master; Richard T. Young, Lincoln, Nebr., deputy grand master; L. F. Payne, Glasgow, Mo., grand senior warden; Harry H. Walker, St. Joseph, Mo., treasurer; George W. K. Love, Kansas City, secretary; W. W. Fields, Cameron, Mo., secretary of relief; E. J. Cupps, Cameron, Mo., lecturer; Rev. W. F. Botts, Omaha, Nebr., chaplain. The first prize in the contest was $75 and was awarded to Emanuel Commandry of Kansas City. Second prize, $50 went to Northwestern Commandery, St. Joseph, and third prize, $25, was awarded to Far West Commandery, Kansas City. Both phones 774. Res., Bell 648 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibbler's Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren St. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 3 to 8 Bell phone 901 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN. Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence phones: dell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Red and Ladies of Protection Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases... Office and Residence, 822 Madison St. Bell phone 1091 DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 832 Kansas Avenue. - Phone 3494. Hadley and Robinson, BARBERSHOP AND BATHS Shining Parlor Everything neat, clean and up-to-date. 17 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KAS UNION... Cafe, HOTEL.. EVERYTHING FIRST CITY NORTH TOPEKA. KANSAS. Miss D. A. Stoner, 832 Kansas Ave., has the coolest hair dressing parlor in the city. Give her a call and be convinced. Better go out to Wilson's these sweatering evenings. It's cool and you can return to the city and enjoy a good nights' rest. If you want to enjoy yourself Labor Day, go to Wilson's. Mrs. S. H. Peterson purchased a new buggy last week. Miss Birdie Jenkins returned to Kansas City after a week's visit with her parents. Miss Bertha Greene of Kansas City, Kas., is the guest of Miss Katherine Reeves. Miss Mollie Perkins attended the grand session of the Eastern Star at Salina last week. Mr. Alphonso Jackson has returned home after a stay of six months at Mulvane and Wichita. Miss Ruth Scott left last week for Chicago, where she will visit a few weeks with relatives and friends. Mr. Bernard Brooks of Wichita was in the city last week, the guest of Mr. Alphonso Jackson, in Lowman Hill. If you are in need of braids, switches, or any kind of hair goods, call on Miss D. A. Stoner, at 832 Kansas Ave. Mrs. R. B. Lillard and children of Kansas City are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hubbard, 1019 Washington street. Miss Cleo Morgan left this morning for Omaha, Nebr., where she will visit friends and relatives for a few weeks. Mr. Roy Butcher of St. Joe, Mo., visited a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Butcher, 1125 Boswell Ave. Before attiring for that evening reception call and see Miss D. A. Stoner, the fashionable hair dresser, 832 Kansas Ave. Mrs. G. H. Smith is in the city visiting her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bryant, and her brother-in-law, Rev. J. T. Smith. Mrs. Gertrude Hayden, and her guest, Mrs. S. H. Peterson of Lawrence, were visitors at The Plaindealer office Monday. Miss Frances Austin entertained a party of fourteen at her home, 1022 Washington street. Every one reported a pleasant time. Mrs. C. Hill has gone to Iola to visit with friends and relatives, and from there she will go to Kansas City to spend a week or ten days. Mrs. Lillie Allen of Gary Ind., and Mrs. Ella Jones of Junction City, Kas., were guests of Miss Ogeal Wilson last Friday evening at Juncheon. A trial will convince you that Miss D. A. Stoner has the best place in town to get all kinds of hair goods. Your hair arranged in the latest style. 0 Mr. Arthur Bledsoe of Kansas City, Kans., was in the city a few days this week visiting with his mother, Mrs. Bledsoe of North Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. John Rucker were called to Kansas City the first of the week on account of the serious illness of their son, Mr. Fred Rucker. Misses Helen and Myrtle Hughes of Chicago, who have been visiting in the city, guests of Mrs. Charles Slaughter, returned home this week. On Tuesday evening Miss Ara Hawkins entertained a number of her neighborhood friendly complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. S. Simmons of Cherryvale, Kansas. Mr4. Fannie Cunningham and Miss Linnie Cunningham have returned from Kansas City after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Cunningham's daughter, Mrs. Charles Grinstead. Mr. Fred M. Stoneestreet was in Lawrence this week attending the semi-centennial celebration of the survivors of the famous Quantrell raid. Mr. Stoneestreet's grandfather was slain in the raid. You can't afford to miss the barbecue and picnic at Wilson's on Labor Day. Prof. W. R. Carter of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute has gone to Philadelphia to attend the meeting of the National Negro Business Men's League. Rev. W. W. Russell, pastor of the Third Baptist church, was in Ottawa last week attending the Neosho Valley District Baptist association and reports a very fine session. Mrs. Alice Dandridge made a flying trip to Kansas City last Saturday to see her son, Clifford who is there. He was crippled some time ago while in the employ of Crosby Bros. Co. here. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Etherly left last Sunday for a visit of two weeks with relatives and friends in Chicago. Little Milfred Hardeman accompanied them to visit her aunt, t Mrs. Bessie Bell. Mrs. Cora M. Ray is attending the session of the National Negro Business Men's League at Philadelphia, and is seeing New York, Baltimore, Washington, Brooklyn and other points in the East as well. Master Francis Jackson, one of Topeka's youngest musicians, is learning very fast in his music and will soon be on top of the younger set in music, like his father, Prof. G. W. Jackson, the bandmaster. Mr. Clyde Bell of 125 Lime St., has been very ill at Kansas City for the past few weeks. His mother, Mrs. J. W. Washington, has been at his bedside since Thursday of last week. At this writing he is reported much improved. Mrs. E. W. Matley left today for Baltimore, Md., where she will attend the supreme lodge session of the Court of Calanthe and was accompanied as far as Chicago by her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Smith, and little son, Matley Emery. Mr. Joseph Rollins, one of Topeka's social heroes, returned Thursday morning from Chicago, where he has been spending the summer. He reports a fine visit and likes the big "Windy City" all right, but says "Topeka for me." News received last week by Mr. John M. Dorsey announced that he was "Uncle Mon" again, as a bright little lady, Miss Jean Adelaide, had made her arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Clayton, of Parsons, Kans. Mrs. Geirude Hayden's mother, Mrs. Amanda Hogan, and sisters, Misses Stella and May Logan, and Mrs. Callie Lewis, of Rock Valley, spent the two weeks past visiting in the city, guests of Mrs. Hayden and friends. 0 Miss Floy Coker and Miss Anna Coker of Iola, are in the city visiting their sister, Mrs. E. G. Green, 1331 Jackson. They had been attending the association of the Neosho Valley district at Ottawa and report a very interesting and instructive session. 0 Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson left this week on their annual vacation. They will visit with friends in Chillicothe, O., Chicago, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Atlantic City, Washington, and at New York. At Baltimore they will attend the supreme lodge session of the Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe. Rev. F. Bates of Hutchinson, was in the city last Saturday en route to Horton where he was to preach Sunday. He had been attending the Neosho Valley District Baptist association at Ottawa. Before returning home Rev. Bates will visit Rev. A. Fairfax at Parsons. Hon. J. M. Wright and Prof. Fred Roundtree are in the East to attending the National Negro Business Men's League, but are "seeing" New York and several other cities as well. Mr. Roundtree has been in the East about two weeks, visiting at Chicago, Pittsburgh, Washington. New York and Baltimore. He and Mr. Wright were guests of Mr. J. R. Lytle, a former Topekan, while in New York. FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS Rev. J. T. Smith, pastor of St. John A. M. E. church, is closing up his year's work, and hopes to be able to return a better report of the work this year than last, and as this is the last quarter, it is hoped that the members will rally to the support of the work and make this the best quarter of the year Miss Lutie Hawkins left on Tuesday of last week to attend the grand session of the O. E. S. at Salina, where she was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Barbara Hawkins. After the grand session Miss Hawkins left for Denver, Colo., where she will visit relatives and friends for a month. Master Leonard Hardeman accompanied her. Mr. J. M. Dorsey received the news this week that Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Knaves of Joplin, Mo. his sister and her husband, had gone to Colorado Springs, Colo., for the benefit of Mr. Knaves' health. He has been in poor health since a siege of pneumonia last winter, and it is hoped that the mountain climate will benefit him. The following are the delegates from Pride of the West Lodge U. B. F.; Dr. J. L. Kansom and Mr. L. Reeves; from the Golden Sheaf Temple, S. M. T., Mrs. Mary Greer, Mrs. Lila Greer and Mrs. Catherine Ellis. This is part of the delegation to be sent to the meeting of the U. B. F. and S. M. T., which will convene at Kansas City, Kans., September 2. Mr. Floyd E. Martin, royally entertained about sixty guest, Monday evening, Aug. 18, at the beautiful residence of his aunt, Mrs. W. R. Roberts, 1111 Quincy St. The parlor was beautifully draped and arrayed for the occasion and the lawn gave a very pleasing and acceptable invitation to the many guest. The young men were all in their evening dress and the beautifully gowned young ladies brought to mind that pleasant picture of Roses among Thorns, as they arrayed themselves for the evening games and chats, which passed the evening off so hurriedly that the hours of departure seemed to have stolen from the arms of father time, and rushed the guest through their games and sport. As the hour grew late the guest were seated and elaborately served with ice cream and cake. While the guest were partaking "of these refreshments, Miss Willa Lamderson, an artist of music, highly entertained them in this capacity. After being served, each guest passed to the punch bowl and drank to the honor of Mr. Martin, who they declared was an ideal host. At a late hour the rattle of the cab and the buzz of the taxi was heard as the guest departed to their different homes. The visiting guest present were: Misses Helen Hughes, Chicago, Irene Smith and Marcia Hardison, Kansas City, Grace Hopkins, Leavenworth, Messrs. James Waters, of Iowa, Brutes Waltson, Shawnee, Okla, Chas. Robertson, Lawrence, Kans. The other guest present were Misses Naomi King, Winona Starnes, Lola Shinn, Ruth King, Augusta Huiley, Christine Wright, Alice Smith, Luella Sneed, Maude Floyd, Edlth Jarrett, Lillian Glover, Carrie Starnes, Eva Smiley, Hazel Gay, Ida Taylor, Birdie Moore, R. Jackson, Ada Hagan, Lucy Shields., Belle Kriss, and Misses Willa, Josie and Clara Lamberson, Messrs. Preston Smith, Eddie Morton, John Reeves, Aaron Hardy, Guy Cavens, Francis Oden, Faylon Cavens, Hobart McAfee, Percy Smith, Emmett Cunningham, Curtis Burton, Harold Thompson, Roy Jackson, Fred Thompson, Druis Moss, James Eagleson, George Jackson, Wendell Buckner, Theodore Williams, Albert Lacey, Burdell Reams, Lonzo Logan, Orlando Atkinson, George Radford, Roy Turner, Virgil and Albert Pottinger, and William Williams. The Greatest of American Roundups California Rodeo IN THREE FULL REELS A genuine picture of life on the plains. Hundreds of hardened and experienced COWBOYS in daring feats of STEER RIDING, thrilling ROING, death defying WILD HORSE RIDING, exciting BULL DOGGING, and dare devil BRONHOBUSTING. All these and many other interesting scenes. Kansas State Fair Hutchinson, Sept. 13-20, 1913 Under the Management of the State Board of Agriculture Created by Law and Located at Hutchinson $40,000 IN PRIZES 13 Years of Unequaled Success. Located in the heart of Agricultural Kansas. The Natural meeting place of Breeder and Buyer. Unrivalled Railroad Facilities. Electricity for Light and Power. Electric Rapid Transit, two Tracks. Steam Railroad into the Grounds. City Water---Pure and Plenty. Good Shade. Cement Walk to Grounds. The Great Agricultural and Livestock Show of Kansas. It is the Farmers' and Businessmen's Fair. Educational, Inspirational, Recreational. It always has been and still is the Peoples' Fair. Six Great Races Daily on Best Track in the West. A New Feature is the Horse Show Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights under Electric Lights. The Highest Class Free Attractions Ever Brought to Kansas, Carnivals, Bands, Free Acts—Something Doing Day and Night. The Greatest Display of Tractor Engines in America. Geo. B. Ross, Pres., A. L. Sponler, Sec'y. ATTENTION, SUFFERERS! To all Whom are Afflicted with the following diseases: Heart trouble, lung trouble, general debility, rheumatism and hay fever, and who like us have for these many months sought relief, know that "Bodi-Tone Tablets" have either cured or wrought a wonderful relief to the following chronic sufferers, and if it will relieve them, why not you? Wm. Ogelsvie, 1187 Lincoln St., hay fever; D. Hickman, 1108 Topeka Ave.; general debility; Amanda Sanders Johnson, 21st and Adams, heart trouble and rheumatism; J. L. Hatton, 1101 N. Kansas Ave., Kidney and lung trouble; Rufus Knott, 1203 Lane, general debility and Geo. Carpenter, 1001 Woodward Avenue, lung and heart trouble as well as rheumatism. Some of these persons have suffered for over thirty years. Give the tablets a trial. They will not hurt and are almost sure to help you. They can be procured from Geo. C. Carpenter, sole agent, 1001 Woodward Ave., Topeka, Kansas. There's nothing like it? Wilson's cool Summer garden. There is But One State Fair in Kansas Kansas Hutchins Under the M Created by L $40,00 T 13 Years of Unequaled Success The Natural meeting place of Electricity for Light and P Railroad into the Grounds. Walk to Grounds. The Great Agri- of Kansas. It is the Farmer's I, Recreational. It always Races Daily on Best Track in A New Fe Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday fractions Ever Brought to Kansas Night. The Greatest Display of There is But One State Fair in Kansas Geo. Wilson's Summer Garden The Coolest Spot in Topeka Dancing Every Thursday Evening Come and Enjoy the Swings, Hammocks and Rustic Benches—Garden to Rent for Private Parties—Terms Reasonable. CALL 4k24 NJ. It is just a nice auto ride from any point in Kansas. Special Trains, Special Equipment, Special Service on all Railroads. For Prize List or Information address Notes of Asbury Chapel. The Woman's H. M. Society held an excellent meeting last Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. Ida Daniels, 215 W. Laurent Street. Miss Cookey, Supt. of the Methodist Home for the Aged, addressed the meeting. Prof. W. E. Guy, principle of the public Schools of Leavenworth also addressed the meeting. Prof. Guy takes his place as one of the leading educators of the state. The pastor, Rev. Brown is delivering vernons both morning and evening, preparatory to his Sept. Revivals—on Sundays. The members and friends of Asbury are looking forward to a great revival in the month of peka l September. Rev. Dr S. A. 'Stripling, Disver. C Wilson's Summ The Coolest Spot i Dancing Every Thurs Come and Enjoy the Swings, Hammocks and Rent for Private Parties—Terms Reasonal OGEAL WILSON, Manager. The as State son, Sept. '13-20, Management of the State Board of Agric Law and Located at Hut 00 IN PRI success. Located in the heart of Ate of Breeder and Buyer. Unrivalled Power. Electric Rapid Transit, City Water----Pure and Plenty. G RE Admission One Dime. District Supt. of the Topeka District has moved his family from Muskogee, Okla. here to live and located in North Topeka. He and his family will be a valuable asset to the religious life in Topeka. Revs. Brown, Daniels and Mendames Dela Smith and Ida Daniels will leave for Omaha, Neb., Tuesday to attend their District Conference. Mrs. Rocksey Rutherford is baner class leader and also held the quarterly meeting. Miss Rosetta Haynes, S. S. Secretary is visiting relatives in Omaha. Mr. John Moss, a former Tepeka boy, was married last week to one of the fair ones of Denver, Colorado. Summer Garden spot in Topeka thursday Evening Rocks and Rustic Benches—Garden to Reasonable. CALL 4824 NJ. CLEM WILSON, Aest. Manager. There is But One State Fair in Kansas. ```markdown ``` thy Hill. of Chicago. Queen Ether club of War Miss. Isis Brooks had as her ren Street Baptist church endinner guest Sunday. Mr Wm. entertained at the home of Miss Wahington, of Kansas City, M.). Birdie Ellis last week. MANHATTAN, KANSAS. Light showers Sunday gave things new life after months of hot winds. We have just returned after a journey of several days in the Southern part of the state, where we found our people doing nicely. At Council Grove we met our friend, Mr. Edward Fisher, who is doing particularly well. He had a large span of young mules on the market that would tip the beam at about thirty hundred. At Osage City, Mr. John Williams has launched a new cafe and "getting his." He is an old Topeka boy and full of business. The delegates have about all returned from the Association, and all report a big time. The people of Osage, certainly underst and the art of caring for a large gathering. G. D. Hanks has returned after a visit to a government recruiting station where he went in quest of information, regarding the organizing of a company of soldiers. Wabauense county, around Eskhige, has the finest prospects for a good corn crop in the state. The Page farm has an excellent stand of corn. The big Sunday school preme at Eureka Lake park was a success in every particular, only a few of the church folk became angry because the young people would not dance. Mr. Arthur Fisher, assistant yard foreman at McFarland, is screaming to replace the Mexican help with good colored men. Arthur always remembers his people. Rev. Lytle, of Clay Center, transacted business here Satur Saturday. Rev. Lytle has accepted a position with the National Industrial Council of Topeka. Miss Clara Mitchell was hostess to the Young Ladies Att club Friday evening of last week and all present said she distinguished herself as a hostess. society people, us bootleger and everybody else is seeking an opportunity to be a policeman. It looks as though some of US want the job in order to "get by" the strong limb of justice. Officials are aware of the location of the trouble, so if you are not in it, don't jackpot yourself by meddling. A man cut a woman, another shot a man—a big bunch of Mexicans, all drunk and not a policeman in sight. Where are the night guardians of the peace? Those who walked up to the city hall and asked that good, competent men be placed on the police force ought to have known when they voted for the administration that they were sowing to the winds except the vote they cast for Jim Pratt. True, Jim cannot do it all single handed, but he is dead square and will keep every promise. Miss Clarinda Alexander, of South Pott, avenue is receiving a very pleasant visit from her cousin, of Lexington, Mo. Mr. George Alexander has returned from the West. George went West to _____, but we understand that Miss Carter expects to return to school, so Geo, just came on back like he had some sense. Morris Alexander is looking for a letter from Joe Mitchell, Monrovia, Africa. Joe has not wrote but once since he left. The Grey Bros. of Waubaunsee, were in the city over Sunday, the guests of Miss Alexander. P. M. PHILLIPS, Reporter. WICHITA, KANSAS. Dr. A. K. Lawrence, who attended th Masonic Lodg meeting at Indianapolis, Ind., has returned home. He also visited his mother at Columbus, O. Mr. Wm. Howard was host to a party of friends at several of the "movies" on Wednesday night of last week complimentary to Misses Ida and Ethyl Jones of Kingfisher, Ola. The "Good Time" boys delightfully entertained nineteen of their Friends Friday evening of last week with a motor boat ride. Singing and conversation were the principal amusements. Refreshments were served at the Makin' Eye drug store, after which the party went to Covington's hall and dance. The affair was in honor of Miss Dorothy Hill, of Chicago. Among those who went to Newton Tuesday night were: Misses Myrtle Hurst, Gertrude Bright, Geneva Johnston, Isis Brooks, Esthyr Hurst, Bettle M. Hall, Carrie Burns, of Kansas City, and Verna Hall; Messrs Cecil Briley, Arche Johnston, William Howard, Erwin Shane, Ulna Johnston, Robert Brown, Robert Johnston and Floyd Crouch. Mr. Bernard Brooks is in Topeka. Mr. Edward and Miss Dorothy Hill, of Chicago, Ill., were honorees at a porch party given by Mrs. B. P. Hill at her pretty home on North Topeka avenue, Wednesday evening. Dancing and whist were the features of the evening. Punch and wafers were served by Miss Lois Hill. About thirty guests were present. Mrs. N. Clark Smith entertained informally Monday night in honor of Mrs. Virginia Elliott of Kansas City. Mrs. Willia mBrown announces the engagement of her daughter, Edna Hammond to Mr. Ernest Perry. Mrs. P. J. Coleman, and Mrs. R. B. McWilliams were hostesses to thirty friends at whist Wednesday evening at the home of the latter. Mrs. Virginia Elliott of Kansas City was the guest of honor. Friday evening of last week, Covington's hall was a very pretty scene, when Mrs. J. H. Sayers and Mrs. R. B. Hill entertained in honor of their niece and nephew, Dorothy and Edward Hill of Chicago. The hall was beautifully decorated with oriental colors and the dance programs were of the same colors. Punch was served by Roberta Hill, Vivian Glover and Lois Hill. Music was furnished by Johnston's orchestra. About thirty couple were invited. Mr. J. C. Cowan, Mrs. M. M. Karr, Mrs. P. J. Coleman, Mrs. R. B. McWilliams, Mrs. S. W. Jones, Mrs. G. G. Brown and Mrs. Lulu Covington made up a motor boat party Thursday night of last week, honoring Mrs. Virginia Elliott, of Kansas City, Kas. Ice and assorted cake was served at the Pine street landing. Mr. William Washington has returned to his home in Kansas City. Mrs. Amanda Jones, of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of her niece. Mrs. M. M. Carr and son, Capt. S. W. Jones. Mrs. Virginia Elliott and son, James, have gone to Emporia after spending two pleasant weeks the guests of Mrs. G. G. Brown. Mr. Lioned Reid, of Saint Louis, Mo., is a guest at the residence of Mr. John E. Lewis. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Mr. C. C. Yeager has returned from a visit with his aged mother in Missouri. Mrs. Lucy Brown is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Gregg in Saint Joseph, Mo. The Stewardess ladies entertained Monday afternoon- and evening at the home of Dr. F. D. G. Harvey. A large crowd attended and a neat sum was realized. Dr. Harvey did all in his power to make it a pleasant gathering. The Excelsior Art club picniced Friday of last week at Brown's grove, five miles from the city. Mrs. J. H. Young is president of the club and all had a jolly good time. Mrs. J. M. Brown and sister, Mrs. Anna Person are visiting Mrs. Alice Page in Eskridge. A number of Lawrence people went to the county farm on the 10th inst. and held meeting including a song service. Rev. J. M. Brown, pastor of Saint Luke A. M. E. church delivered a very mon. Saint Maria and Mount Moriah Tabernacles held their annual picnic Tuesday all day in Pinkey Woods. A large crowd was present. Mrs. Clara Jackson, of Kansas City, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Hattie Sparks. Mrs. Eliza Watkins of the North side is somewhat improved in health Mrs. Gertrude Hayter and little daughter, Thelma, Miss O. Hopkins and Miss Jesue Hopkins are spending a few weeks in cool Colorado The Excellor Art club was the guests of Miss Mary J. Dillard Tuesday afternoon PAYS SIX TO ONE. A man who could invest a quarter and get back a dollar and a half would think he had struck a good thing. That is about what a farmer can do in the handling of manure. Twenty five cents' worth of acid phosphates added to the stable manure will return 150 cents' worth of crops. The Ohio experiment station has proved it, many farmers have found it to be so, and get most of us fall to invest the quarter or make the worse mistake of falling to care for the minute at all-National Stockman and Farmer FOUR SPUD CROPS A YEAR. Spaniard's Methods May Be Good For Others to Imitate. From Spain comes the report of a Spaniard who grew four crops of potatoes on the same land in twelve months. The potatoes were grown under ordinary conditions, and the ground was fertilized with horse manure. First crop, Scotch seed potatoes, planted Aug. 22 and dug Nov. 6, 1911, fair size, 11m and good quality; second crop, Scotch seed potatoes, planted Nov. 8, 1911, and dug Feb. 19, 1912, fair size and very good quality; third crop, Scotch seed potatoes, planted Feb 21 and dug May 19, 1912, large size and much better than those of preceding crops; fourth crop, Spanish seed potatoes, planted May 22 and dug Aug. 19, 1912, poor yield and potatoes small. The grower attributes the poor quality of the last crop to inferior seed, lack of water for irrigation and to several very hot winds that prevailed in July; but, as in other years, the crop of this same period has been a good one, the low yield of 1912 does not detract from the feasibility of the plan - Rural New Yorker FOES OF THE ROSEBUD. Get After the Fly and the Slug if You Want to Save Your Flowers. To destroy the green fly, colonies of which congregate on the young growth of the rosebushes and suck the juices of the plant, and other insect pests, we spray the bushes with tobacco dust after wetting them so the dust will adhere. We have also found fresh white hollebore dusted on the bushes a very good remedy. A slitter can be made by punching the cover of a baking powder can full of small holes and using the cut in the same manner as a salt or pepper shaker. The rose slug, a light green worm that eats the leaves, may be controlled by applying white oil soap, one-half pound dissolved in four gallons of water. The rose bug, a hard shell beetle that eats the leaves and blossoms and greatly damages the roses, is best controlled by hand picking or knocking off on a sheet in the early morning. Rosebushes can be kept quite free of insects, however, by liberally and frequently sprinkling with tobacco dust—Rural Life Keep the Calves "Coming." The calves must be kept "coming," whether they suck the cows or are hand fed Skimmilk calves grow strong and thrifty if given a chance. Their milk has to be clean and enough of it. With it they need something to take the place of the cream that is gone. Corn is a good substitute Oats help also Ground flaxseed in the milk is fine, but it costs too much these days. For cheapness and results corn and oats crushed together or just plain corn coarsely ground and fed dry are hard to beat. Iowa Homestead Hand or Power Spraying? Hand spraying is more expensive than power spraying. The cost varies much in different cases, depending on the efficiency of labor, convenience and other essentials, and much depends on the apparatus used. The pump should have capacity to maintain high pressure, and the nozzle must throw a due spray. The requirements are the same for every kind of spraying. Farm Progress. Handy Trench Cleaner. To a small pouch of half round post securely tack on the curved side with shingle nails a sheet of heavy galvanized from about fifteen inches long Bore a hole in the block at an angle of about forty-five degrees, deep single nail a sheet of heavy galvanized iron about fifteen inches long Bore a hole in the block at an angle of about forty-five degrees. deep enough to receive a long handle. This works very satisfactorily. Farm and Flieside "GOING TO LAW." A conveyance of land described as running with the meanders of a nonnavigable stream gives title to the thread of the stream in the absence of a contrary intention shown by the deed - Johnson Versus Wells, Ky, 135 S W 317 In selling personal property the general rule is that where no misrepresentations are made by the seller in respect to the quality or condition of the property the purchaser buys at his own risk and cannot recover damages in account of defects or unsoundness, but where animals or articles are sold for the law implies a warranty on the part of the buyer that such provisions are wholesome and it to eat, and the rule of buyers' risk does not apply Major's Mechanical, Technical, Correspondence Clerkour School 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. 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Good four room cottage for sale at 1120 Lane street, 371/2 foot front annd 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. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN BETWEEN TOPEKA — AND — — AND — 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 WILL FILL YOUR Prescrii He has pleased in Topeka for 15 next one to the Drug Store at 404 Kansas Phone SHAMPOO DRIER MEG CO A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF BAIR IS A LA have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic is straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also not injure the hair, because it is never hunted di as it is fitted on our Alcohol Heater, or any other best on the market. Price per box, $5c. Al vol. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY The Knights Ladies of th has pleased the best Phy eka for 15 years. Take one to the big, fresh store at 004 Kansas Avenue Phone 4211. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND MAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN POSTAGE PAID SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE Address all letters to Magic Sham Minneapolis, Minn. not f HEAD OF BAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And into the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shun- best head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Ala- be, because it is never hung direct, but takes its heat from the cohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hair Price per box, 50c Alcohol Heater, price 50c. Lateral tec- Write for literature today. SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, Knights and es of the Orient He has pleased the best Physicians in Topeka for 15 years. Take your next one to the big, fresh stocked Drug Store at THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER address all letters to Mask 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 brad of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayre' Hair Pomade. Best on the market. Price per box, $50. Alcohol heater, price $50. Lateral 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 yours Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death home-loving man can afford THE KNIGHT AND OR laws of the State of Kansas, of Insurance of Kansas. Its Surety Company. Liberal ten address NATIONAL IN 519 Kansas Avenue. OUR MOTTO: "Pro JOHN M. WRIGHT National President Stonestreet Undertakers and due policies for yourself and children, paying rick, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of de- viving man can afford to be without Life In THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT is duly authorized in the State of Kansas, and is under the Superi- rance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For infi NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, Kansas Avenue, TOpeka, Kansas OUR MOTTO: "Prorupt Payment of Claims." M. WRIGHT PEARL Mc National President National S nestreet & S takers and Funeral Direc 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. 519 Kansas Avenue. Topeka, Kansas. OUR MOTTO: "Propt Payment of Claims." JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARL McNEAL, National President National Secretary. Stonestreet & Son. Undertakers and Funeral Directors. ```markdown ``` --- ptsons? the best Physicians 5 years. Take your big, fresh stocked as Avenue. No 4211. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER AILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAOF PAID AND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Press all letters to Max Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. BOY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb can be used, but takes its heat from the heating bar which water. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade. Heater, price $50. Lateral terms to agents return today. ANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA and e Orient Self and children, paying Partial Benefits in case of death. No to be without Life Insurance. INSERT is duly authorized by the and is under the Superintendent officers are bonded in a reliable arms to Agents. For information HEADQUARTERS, Topeks, Kansas. Accept Payment of Claims." PEARL McNEAL, National Secretary. et & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. 556 Quincy St. 'Phone 52 Mrs. A. M. Pope—Turnbo Results of "Poro" Treatment. "PORO COLLEGE" Largest College of its kind in the world. 3100 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. OUR GUARANTEE Every box of "PORO" is fully guaranteed without reservation or restriction. Should the contents of this box, FOR ANY REASON, not meet with the approval of the purchaser, it may be returned at our expense, stating where purchased, and we will replace same free of charge. "Sweet Heart Flour" The Best Always. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS. J. KELL e and Fancy Groc in the city to trade. We g l price. Stewart & ral Merchan with a Price to Fit Every Pun y. We Want a Share o WEIR CITY, KANSAS. FURNISH THE HOME AND YOUR CR Reliable ture Com Staple and Fancy Groceries. The best place in the city to trade. We give you the advantage of quality and price. J. C. Stewart & Son, General Merchandise. The Big House With a Price to Fit Every Purse. and Goods Unsurpassed in Quality. We Want a Share of Your Business. WEIR CITY. KANSAS. EVERYTHING TO FURNISH THE HOME AND YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD Reliable Furniture Company --The-- rcial Nationa Commercial National Bank HUTCHINSON .KANSAS. Transacts a General Banking Business-Every Dollar of Our Capital Invested in U. S Bonds. CAPITAL STOCK, $100,000.00 SURPLUS, $45,000.00 New Accounts Invited Home Phone 26. A. J W Staple an The best place in the tage of quality and price Bell Telephone 92 J. C. St General The Big House With a surpassed in Quality. W " WE EVERYTHING TO FURN HOX R Furnitu 312-314 Dewey Ave. Phone 817. Commercial HU Transacts a Gen Dollar of Our C CAPITAL STOCK, $100,000 New A. E. ASHER, President. --- J. KELLY, WEIR CITY, KANSAS, and Fancy Groceries. in the city to trade. We give you the abvan- rice. art & Son, merchandise. Fit Every Purse, and Goods Un- t a Share of Your Business. Y. KANSAS. THE D YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD able Company BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA ne-- National Bank Bell Phone 85. Home Telephone 72 One ton of butter contains 50 rents worth of fertilizer constitu- ents. One ton of alfalfa contains $0.50 worth of fertilizer constituents.—Kansas Industrialist. HERE'S A USEFUL RAG DOLL Tests Corn Just as Well as Any Expensive Contrivance. With an expenditure of half a dollar or even less and an hour's time a seed corn tester may be made at home that will answer every purpose. This simple device for selecting good seed ears is known as the "rng doll tester," probably because it resembles nothing more than a rng doll when it is rolled up and put to soak in a pull of water. Its efficiency was proved in several years' test of it at the Iowa agricultural experiment station, which says that it will select good ears as satisfactorily as the best expensive manufactured testers. Buy a few yards of sheeting of good quality and tear it into strips eight inches wide and from three to five inches long. If it is planned to use the strips a number of times them the edges, as otherwise theravelings sometimes disarrange the kernels in unrolling Down the middle of each cloth strip lengthwise draw a line with a heavy pencll Then draw squares about three inches wide and number the squares Wet one of the strips thoroughly and stretch it out in front of the ears to be tested Take six kernels from car No.1 and place in square No.1; take six kernels from car No.2 and place in square No.2 and so on. When the cloth has been filled begin at either end and roll the cloth up. If the cloth is well molested the kernels will not push out of place. When the cloth has been rolled tie a string around each end rather loosely or, better still, use a rubber band Number this roll No 1 Then proceed with No. 2 in the same way. As many rolls may be used as are necessary to contain the corn which one has to test. From thirty to fifty ears can be tested in each roll, depending upon the length of the strip of cloth. After the rolls have been filled they should be placed in a bucket or tub of water, where they may remain from two to eighteen 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 over the rolls or use a common dry goods box for this purpose. A couple of small pieces of wood should be laid under the rolls and one edge of the pall should be lifted from one half to one inch in order to give ventilation. At the end of five days the kernels should be ready to read Depending upon the arrangement of ears, select first either roll No. 1 or the last roll filled. This cloth will be unrolled in front of the ears represented. Examine all kernels carefully. In all cases in which all six kernels are not strong in germination the ear should be thrown away.—Farm Press In the accompanying illustration, taken with the description from Popular Mechanics, is shown a handy rig for carrying a spool of barbed wire. FENCE WIRE TRUCK, SIMILAR TO A BAGGAGE TRUCK, WITH A ROD BETWEEN THE HANDLES FOR THE SPOOL. when putting up a fence. The manner of construction is obvious. The spool of wire can be easily handled by one man with this device. When rough lumber is $18 a thousand, about the price at present, a six foot hog trough made of two inch plank costs about 50 cents for lumber. Labor and nails add 25 cents to the cost. Hogs destroy from one to three inch troughs in a year. Feed gets wasted, too, for a new trough is seldom made till the old one is poorer than it ought to be. Three troughs at the above estimate cost $225. An iron trough six feet long costs $225 and will last a lifetime.—American Agriculturist. Heavy Fertilization Is Best. In wheat fertilization experiments at the Indiana experiment station on clay and loam soils the complete fertilizer gave the largest average increase and the greatest average profit per acre. The use of 200 pounds of fertilizer per acre on wheat proved more profitable than the use of 100 pounds per acre. Trees Are Worth Saving. A tree can be bridge grafted in less than half an hour, and it is better to take this time to do it than to let a valuable tree die. The Theo. Poehler Mercantile Company. WHOLESALE GROCERS Lawrence, Kas. Emporia, Kas. Prompt attention given ALL orders, large or ship promptly to any section of Kansas, Missouri or Prompt attention given ALL orders, large or small. We ship promptly to any section of Kansas, Missouri or Oklahoma. R. L. HOWARD CONTECTIONERY AND CREAMERY-HOME CANDIES, BON BONS, CIGARS AND TOBACCO CONFECTIONERY AND CREAMERY-HOME MADE CANDIES, BON BONS, CIGARS AND TOBACCO A. W. PANKN WHOLESALE DEALER IN Beef, Pork, Veal and Mutt The best place to trade in Kansas. You always go and the best goods the market affords. A trial order you that you have been making a mistake by going A. W. PANKNIN, WHOLESALE DEALER IN Beef, Pork, Veal and Mutton The best place to trade in Kansas. You always get low prices and the best goods the market affords. A trial order will convince you that you have been making a mistake by going elsewhere. STORES: Weir, Kansas-L. L. Arbuckle. Croweburg, Kansas-Lord M. Hatton. Scammon, Kansas-J. C. Goble. GENERAL OFFICE, WEIR, KANSAS. The Hatton-Arbuckle Trading Co Dealers in General Merchandis Successors to The J. R. Crowe Coal and Mining Company. The Bartlesville National Bank CONDENSED STATEMENT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 1, 1913 Loans and Discounts ..... $867,156.91 Overdrafts ..... 1,625.40 United States Bonds (at par) ..... 50,000.00 Other Stocks and Bonds ..... 10,000.00 Banking House annd Fixtures ..... 28,000.00 Other Real Estate ..... 2,500.00 LIABILITIES Capital ..... $100,000.00 Surplus ..... 50,000.00 Undivided Profits ..... 15,695.22 Circulation ..... 50,000.00 Reserved for Taxes ..... 1,908.61 Deposits ..... 1,176,132.09 $ 1,393,735.95 We invite your account, believing we can render satisfactory service. L. E. PHILLIPS, Cashier. You Can Test the superior quality of Carey-ized Rock Salt FREE OF COST. We will send a chunk of it free to every stock raiser who will write for it, if he can't get it from his dealer, and give us the dealer's name. CAREY-IZED ROCK SALT is CLEAN, REFINED DAIRY SALT, pressed by enormous hydraulic pressure, into stony-hard, uniform cubes. Snowy white—smooth as marble. It contains no stone, shale or other impurities to make animal's tongue sore, like natural rock salt. Not effected by moisture or weather—don't waste any when left in feed lot or open field. Can't be trampled in the ground. INSURES STOCK GETTING PLENTY OF SALT ALL THE TIME. Makes rich blood, strong bones, aids digestion, promotes quick growth, keeps stock in general good health. Call at your dealer's and if he hasn't got the Carey-ized rock salt send us your dealer's name for a FREE SAMPLE CAKE. Write today. THE CAREY SALT COMPANY, F. L. MEYER President. L. A. BIGGER, V-President. E. W. MEYER, Assistant Cashier. Ice Cream, Shotbets and Icees for Patty or Private Use—Ice Cream Patrol Agent "The Detroiter" WEIR CITY, KANSAS. STORES: Weir, Kansas—L. L. Arbuckle. Croweburg, Kansas—Lud M. Hatton. Seammon, Kansas—J. C. Gobie. . large or small. We serve or Oklahoma. ARD HOME MADE AND TOBACCO Osawatomie, Kansas. KNIN, IN Mutton always get low prices special order will convince you going elsewhere. ing Company handise. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Mr. H. G. Holden attended the Association at Wichita a few days ago. He was a delegate from this place and reports a good meeting. Tremane Wood and B. Fox, who had been spending their vacation in Parsons returned one day last week to get ready for school. They are both High school students. Miss Moore, of Medicine Lodge was in the city last week visiting Miss Owelda Brown. Her mother may locate in this city. Our good friend, Hon. A. D. Griffin, manager of The Topeka Plandcaler, was in the city a few days last week doing some business and trying to keep cool. Mr. J. W. Woods, manager of the track department of the interuban subscribed for The Plaindealer last week and will read up on the doings of the colored people. Mr. Wood is a first-class railroad man, and is giving the company a dollar's worth of good, honest service for every dollar received in pay. Mrs. I. Montgomery was on the sick list last week, but at this time is much improved Our friend, Mr. Monroe was enroute to Denver, Colo. in a big touring car but became ill at Hutchinson and was forced to return home with his party. We are glad to note that he is much better at this writing. Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Pancy attended the Association in Wichita last week. Some of our people in Winfield should ease up on so many shows and practice a little economy by laying up a few dimes for the hard, cold winter that is lurking just around the corner. GUTHRIR, OKLAHOMA. Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Dobbans are in Boley this week attending the U. B. F. Grand Lodge. Mrs. Roy Burkes has returned from a trip to Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. Albert R. Eagleson spent Friday of last week in Oklahoma City shopping. Mr. J. I. Hazelwood, of Langston, was a Guthrie visitor Tuesday. No rain yet. Mrs. P. C. Bradley, of Reley, is in the city. Mr. Henry Ralston, one of the victims of the Paul's Valley mob was buried in this city last Sunday. Mr. Moses Reed, of Langston, spent several days in the city. BURLINGAME, KANSAS. Miss Lillian Austin, of Topeka, spent Sunday in the city the guest of Miss Francis Austin. Mrs. Anna Ford and daughter, Naomi, spent Sunday in Osage City. Mr. H. T. Austin, of Topeka, was in the city several days or business. Mr. Lee Ford, S. Thompson, Lenard Irving, Mrs. Fred Ford and Miss Cora Bolden were called to Topeka Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Nora Small, who died in Denver, Colo. Mr. Fred High was in the city one day last week on business. Mrs. Blanche Clark, of Colorado, is the guest of Mrs. Irving. Mrs. Mira Clark, of Topekz visited here last week. She was the guest of Mrs. Samuel Williams. Miss Marie Bolden is all at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bolden. Mrs. Kate Turner, of Centraha, Mo., who had been visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Bettie Davis for the past few days was given an informal luncheon on the evening of Aug. 12th by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pryor at their residence on East Tenth street. The decorations were white and very pretty. The guest of honor were a light colored gown with pale blue flower which made her look very charming. Mrs. Bettie Davis. Mrs. E. B. Bradford, Miss Akins, Miss Fay Slaughter, Miss Jessie Shute. Mr. C. G. Blackwell Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shute were the invited guests IF YOU WANT FINE HAIR GOODS. SWITCHES, BRAIDS, ETC. OR NEED SCALP TREATMENT Write MRS. LUCY SWIFT, Claremore, Okla. Lang Hotel A School for Christian Cultur. Practical Training of Negro Youth. AND EDUCATIONAL UTE.... and Thinkers to Work TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL To. Teach Workers to TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL . . .INSTITUTE. . . To Teach Workers to Think and Thinkers to Work MIDDLEBURY HOSPITAL 1 B LARIMER HALL-GIRLS' DORMITORL. Steam Heat, Electric Lights, Hot and Cold Water, Inside Toilets and Bath Room. L B LARIMER HALL Lights, Hot and Cold ORL, Steam Heat, Electric Baths and Bath Room. TRADES YAUGHT Carpentry, Painting, Printing Binding, Blacksmithing, Tailoring, Plain Sewing, Dress Domestic Science, and Millinery. --- TRADES YAUGHT Carpentry, Painting, Gardening, Printing and Book Binding, Blacksmithing, Tailoring, Plain Sewing, Dress Making, Domestic Science, and Millinery. DEPARTMENTS Normal Preparatory, Advanced Normal, Industrial, Agricultural, Music, Military, Elocution. THE SCHOOL HOUSE 9 BOYS' DORMITORY—Steam Heated Electrically Lighted, Bath Rooms and Gymnasium. Send for Catalogue = GIRLS' INDUSTRIAL BUILDING—LATEST MODERN EQUIPMENT. . School Opens Tuesday, Sept. 9. ADVANTAGES. High Moral Tone. Competent Teachers. Library and Reading Room. Modern Buildings. Splendid Equipment. Expenses Reasonable. Every Student Learns a Trade. Self-help Encouraged. Exceptional Musical Opportunities. Be Present at the Opening Day M. MULLEN TRADES BUILDING. Boys Industries—New and Modern Museum Wm. R. CARTER, Principal M. W. FREEMAN, Ass't Principal