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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER We Wish Each Kansas Negro in the Li Meeting of Sunflower sociation Shows M Commendable P WAS A GREAT DAY AT INDUSTRIAL INS Kansas Negro Farmers in the Lime Light! Meeting of Sunflower Agricultural Association Shows Marked and Commendable Progress. WAS A GREAT DAY AT THE TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE. --- The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale landscape with a few trees and buildings in the background. A HERD OF FINE STOCK AT THE T. I. I. THAT WAS ADMIRED BY THE VISITING FARMERS. .. Historical Society State House in rear. No. 51. The annual session of the Sunflower State Agricultural Association, composed of the colored farmers of the state of Kansas, was held at the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute Thursday and Friday of last week. Never in the history of the state has there been a gathering of such earnest, progressive and aggressive colored men. The farmers of Kansas certainly know how to farm. The telling of their varied experiences proved extremely helpful to every one. It is very gratifying to note that practically every person on program was present, and came prepared to tell in his own way the subject assigned. The program is published for the benefit of our readers: Thursday, December, 11. 11 a. m.—Trustee and acquaintance meeting. 2 p. m.—Prayer, Rev. J. M. Brown, pastor of St. John A. M. E. church. Reports from Vice Presidents of Districts on "Condition of Negro Farmers." Appointment of committees. "Breeding Chickens for Profit," Rev. W. W. Russell, National Sweepstake Poultry Champion, Topeka. "Alfalfa ages," Henry Graves, Pratt, Kansas. "Making a Rural Milk Route Pay," James Scott, Derryton, Kansas; Perry Johnson, Auburn, Kansas. "Opportunities of the Negro Stock Grower," John James, Meriden, Kansas. Selection, Institute chorus. 7:30 p.m. — Prayer, Rev. B. R. Ross, pastor Brown Chapel. President's Address, Prof. W. R. Carter, "How I Became Potato King," Hon. J. C. Groves, Edwardsville, Kansas. Address, Prof. Geo. R. Bridgeforth, D irector of Agriculture, Tuskegee, In itute, Tuskegee, Ala. "Making Benties Pay," Wallace Smith, Elm mont, Kansas. "The Farmer and the Editor," Hon. Nick Chiles, editor of The Topeka Plaindealer. Friday, December 12. 9 a. m. - Player, Rev. Geo. Gilbert Walker, rector St. Simon's Episcopal church. "Dry Weather Crops," Prof. R. E. Malone, Western University, Quindato, Kansas. "Some Titles a Fruit Grower Should Know," Maj. M. Brown, Topeku, Kansas. "Selection of the Dairy Herd," J. R. Roger Princeton, Kansas. "The Farmer's Wife," Mrs. B. Coffey, Frankfort, Kansas. "The Conservation of Negro Health on the Farm," O. A. Taylor, M. D., Topeka, Kansas. "The Necessity of Co-Operation," J. C. Carso, Lawrence, Kansas. 2 p. m.—"What the Farmers of My Charges Are Doing," Rev. I. B. Chiles, Fudota, Kunas. "Every Day Law That Every Farmer Should Know," Hor. W. L. Sayers, County Attorney of Granarn county, Hill City, Kans. "Silo Building and Enslage." Prof. George C. Wneeler, associate editor Kansas Farmer, Topeka, Kansas. "Truck Gardening." Will T. Turner, Topeka, Kansas. "Every Farmer Hill Own Butcher," Ptyor Dickey, Oak Mill, Kansas. Question Box. 7:30 p. m.—Selection, Institute chorus. Prayer, Rev. G. W. Henry, pastor Second Baptist church, Topeka, Kansas. Reports of Committees. Selection, Institute chorus. "Our Best Crop—the Boys and Girls" W. H. McBrier, Ottawa, Kansas. Address, Prof. Geo. R. Bridgeforth. "The Farmer and His Church," Rev. J. C. Rogers, Hutchinson, Kansas. General Discussion. "My Inspiration from this Meeting." Election of officers. Following its usual custom the association formulated a Declaration of Principles. These principles attack at the vital life of the farmer and are calculated to be productive of much good. 1. We would reiterate our former declaration that the race continue to buy land in large acreages; if living in the city, purchasing of lots or suburban property. The man that owns the land is controlling the situation. God is not making any more land, and when this is possessed there will be no opportunity for securing more. II.—Whereas the state of Kansas has various climates and soils, we are urging upon the farmers of various sections to study and grow such crops as would best suit the local conditions for the prosperity of that particular section. III.—For the Experiments with Drought Resisting Crops: We would further advise the experimenting with such drought resisting crops that have in some measure proved to be successful in various sections of the state, such as kaffir corn, milo maize, frititta, sorghum, low peas, soy beans and alfalfa. IV.—The Growing of More Lave Stock: As the state of Kansas is particularly adapted to the growing of live stock, with its acreages increasing rapidly in alfalfa, and with its splendid markets for all kinds of live stock, we would urge upon the Negro farmers of the state to grow larger breeds of horses, large mules, more dairy cattle, more beef cattle, chickens, sheep, and hogs, not only for their own use, but to supply the demands of the markets. V.—State and County Fair: A TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING DECEMBER 19, 1913. it is necessary for the Negro boys and girls to become educated along agricultural lines as well as along literary lines, we would urge upon all to attend the state and county fairs; for gaining such information from the displays made at these various fairs beside making exhibitions of their best horses, mules, chickens, and other farm products to stimulate the Negroes throughout the state and to inform the public what the race is doing along agricultural lines. VI.—Truck Farming: With the present high cost of living, with potatoes, cabbage, and other vegetables having a ready market just as any other farm products, we would call the attention of the Negro farmers to the necessity of turning to truck farming, such as growing potatoes, cabbages, peas, beans, tomatoes, not only for home consumption, but for the market. VII.—Use of Hog Cholel Serum: The state of Kansas has liberally provided a hog cholera serum plant to assist the farmers of the commonwealth to check and prevent the ravages of hog cholera. We would further urge upon the farmers of the state to avail themmselves of this scientific treatment for the prevention of this costly disease. VIII.—Exhibition: Whereas the Farmers' Conference is growing rapidly, the present session would urge that in the coming conferences that the various farmer bring samples of their products to the next session for demonstrative and educational purposes; that the farmers might see the natural resources of the state. IX.—Homes: It is further declared by the conference assembled that every farmer become more interested in beautifying the home, building more modern houses with better sanitary equipment, better baths and further provide amusement on the farm and to attract others back to the land. Having set forth these declarations of principles we invite the co-operation of all in our endeavors to reach and help every farmer in the state. The following committee on the revision of the constitution was appointed: J. R. Rogers, chairman, Princeton, Kansas; T. W. Ganaway, Platt, Kas.; John M. Brown, Topeka, Kan. Sherman Coffey, Frankfort, Kansas; Miss Idia Groves, Edwardsville, Kansas. The association is enthusiastic for the establishment of an experiment station, and appointed the following committee to work out plans and details for the establishment of same, the committee to report next annual meeting: M. Bolin, chalman, Oakland, Kas; Ptyor Dickey, Oak Mills, Kans; S. A. R. Moore, Cuthondale, Kans; J. E. Carson, Lawrence, Kans; Wm. Kirtley, Nicodemus, Kansas; Mm. M. Johnson, Council Grove, Kans; Frank Flemming, Pratt, Kansas. At the close of the Friday evening session Principal W. R. Carter, also president of the association, announced that there would be a general farmers' fair held in connection with the association at its next annual session. Premiums are to be awarded for the best exhibits in forage crops, grains, canned and dried fruits, fresh and cured meats, district school exhibits and for other products. The committee is to be commended upon the inauguration of the Woman's Program in connection with the General association. This meeting was presided over by Miss Ida Groves of Edwardsville. Among the many topics discussed were the "Education of the Farmers' Children," "Poultry Raising," "How to Plan a Meal," "Canning Vegetables at Home," "Home Amusements" and "Home Decorations." The women entered heartily into every discussion, and have planned a great meeting for the next year. Conference Notes. Rev. W. W. Russell, national sweep stake poultry champion, has developed the title of Professor Russell, because of his knowledge of poultry. His service so impressed the confer-ence that he has been offered a lucrative position at Tuskegee Institute. Kansas has another king—Henry Graves, the king of alfalfa, at Pratt, Kansas. Last year Mr. Graves made practically $5,000.00 on alfalfa alone. Mr. Graves told the boy how he did it, and they all are going to try to do the same thing. Hon. J. G. Groves, Edwardsville, Kansas, continues at the head of his profession as potato raiser. His new potato of his own breeding is a wonder. Booker T. Washington certainly struck the right line when he sent Prof. G. W. Bridgeforth, Director of Agriculture, to represent that institution. Prof. Bridgeforth will long be remembered by the Kansas farmers, and has a perpetual invitation to return. Nick Chile knows how to stay on the outside of the jail; he also knows how to get on the inside of the confidence of the farmers. They believe in Nick, and are goig to have him make The Plaindealer a farmer's paper. Dr. O. A. Taylor's talk was very helpful. The farmer and their wives and daughters propounded questions enough to him to balk Solomon, but he was able to answer everybody. If the farmer's follow Prof. Wheeler's advice you will find a silo on every farm in the state by the next year's meeting. Whenever you get hungry go up and see Pryor Dickey at Oak Mills, Kansas. He always has on hand a large supply of home cured meats. Dickey is not only a talker, but a worker as well. Rev. J. C. Rogers made many firm friends for the church. He enabled every farmer in attendance to see how he could help his preacher. Western University let the farmers of the state know that they were with them in sending its president, Dr. H. F. Kealing, and Prof. Malone of the Agricultural Department, to participate on the program. The Executive Committee decided that two meetings in different sections of the state will be held before the next annual session. This is done to conserve the interest and enthusiasm of the meeting just held. All visitors were impressed with the growth of the T. I. and K. I. They are realizing more and more what the school means in the development of the youth of the race, the advantages offered, and the necessity of putting their sons and daughters in school. The teachers and students of the institution know how to make it pleasant for visitors. They made everyone feel like a special invited guest. "Uncle" David Chiles, a veteran sweet potato grower of the Kaw Valley, captivated the audience with his talk on spuds. He brought a basket of the finest potatoes ever seen, and when you want sweet potatoes or ships be sure to write "Uncle" Dave. He gets his mail at Oakland, Kans. Mr. S. A. E. Moore, Carbondale, Kansas, made a splendid talk on the growing of feterita. He had in several acres of it and claims it will grow and make good in ninety days, rain or no rain. Among the many persons noticed at the Farmers' Conference are the following: T. W. Gannaway, Pratt: Jas. Hay- i. PROF. WILLIAM R. CARTER, President, Sunflower Agricultural Association, and Principal of the Topeka Industrial Institute. den, Oakland; John Cole, Oakland; H. C. Bryant, Oakland; Pryor Dickey, Oak Mills; Sherman Coffey, Frankfort; W. W. Buckner, Topeka; Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Roos, Topeka; W. H. McAllister, Frankfort; David Chiles, Oakland; George Davis, Hoyt; Wm. Foster and sons, Calbondale; George T. Murray, Topeka; Moses Barber, Topeka; I. B. Chiles, Oakland; Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, Topeka; Mrs. Mary Giles, Topeka; Mrs. Kitty Haley, Topeka; Mrs. Gertrude Hayden, Grantville; Mrs. G. W. Washington, Topeka; Hon. Nuk Chiles, Topeka; Mrs. E. Ridley, Topeka; Mrs. Ruth E. Brown, Topeka; Rev. and Mrs. W. W. sas City; Mr. and Mrs. I. Clardy, Tecumseh; Misses James, Meriden; J. T. Jamison, Elmont; Mrs. Madhua Lee, Grantville; John C. Carson, Sibleyville; Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Bolin, Oakland; J. R. Rogers, Princeton; Henry A. Graves, Pratt; Perry Johnson, Auburn; Mr. Johnson, Carbondale; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Cooper, Pauline; Dr. H. T Kealing, Kansas City; Perry Oden, Topeka; Thomas Woods, Shawnee County; Charlie MoTen, Shawnee County; M. Tyler, St. John; J. C. Rogers, Hutchinson; J. G. Groves, Edwardsville; William and Robert Turner, Topeka; Miss Ida Groves and Sylvester Groves, Edwardsville; C. A. Powell, Auburn. There were many others whom the reporter could not reach. Prominent Lodge and Club Woman's Condition Grows Serious. A special to The Plaindealer from Kansas City, Kansas says: "Miss. Lulu Summers, Grand Worthy Councillor of the Court of Calanthe, Kansas and jurisdiction, and one of the best known women in the West, is seriously ill at her home, 312 State avenue. Her brother, of Indianapolis, Ind., was wired to come at once, and he and his wife arrived, and are now at her bedside administering to her comfort." The Plaindealer and her numerous filennd throughout Kansas and the West are eagerly watching and praying for her speedy recovery. Mrs. Summers is a valuable woman and has contributed much toward the uphift and advancement of the race. A program of exceptional interest has been prepared for the Annual Tuskegee Negro Conference which meets on January 21 and 22, 1914. On the first day of the Conference, which is given over to the farmers, the Fiftieth Anniversary celebration of Negro Farming will be held. The Price $1.50 Per Year. y Christmas President, Sunflower Agricultural Asso. a Industrial Institute. subject for the Farmers' Conference is "Fifty Years of Negro Farm Life." The Conference will open with a parade, showing the improvements that have been made in farming in the past fifty years. Among the features, will be the Negro farmer of half a century ago with his cob pipe, ox and wooden plow. The improvement in Negro farming will be shown principally by impliments and products. The wooden plow will be followed by another old time farmer with a small mule and scooter plow. Then will come a more up-to-date farmer with a good snule, but still a one horse plow. Next in the parade will be a twohouse plow to be followed by a fourhouse gang plow, disc harrow, roller, seed drill, mower, binder, thrasher, gasoline engine, corn harvester, cotton stalk chopper, and other modern farming impliments. Another special feature of the parade will be nine hogs, horses, mules, and cattle. Floats will show girls dressing vegetables, trees being sprayed, fruits and vegetables being canned, milk being separated and tested, and girl, making butter. After the parade the farmers will assemble in the Chapel of the Institute and discuss improvement in methods of farming during the past fifty years, how the homes of Negro farmers have been improved, and the improvement in the rural schools and rural churches. The Conservation of Negro Health. In order that the Workers' Conference, in contrast to the Farmers' Conference, may have a forward look and that a wide interest may be created among both white and colored in the South, the subject for the workers' Conference will be "The Conservation of Negro Health. 1. The annual economic loss to the South because of sickness and disease among Negroes. (a) On the farm. (b) In the town. 2. Some ways of conserving Negro health. (a) On the farm. (b) In the town. Every Negro organization in Alabama—medical associations, educational associations, church organizations, secret societies, etc.—has been invited to send representatives to the Workers' Conference. The Workers' Conference program is especially appropriate at the present time because of the interest that is being manifested everywhere in the conservation of health. Of particular interest is it to the Negroes of the country, for it is estimated that every year sickness and death cost them $50,000,000, of which it is said by means of preventable remedies at least $20,000,000 of this amount might be saved. Dr. Booker T. Washington, Principal of Tuskegee Institute, has invited interested group of individuals to be present and participate in making the coming conference one of notable interest and value. Mutual "THE SOFT-WATER" Laundry CHMATTHEWS FOUNDER & MANAGER. We Wash Anything from a Lace Handkerchief to a Circus Tent. Everything Washed in Soft Water. Family Washing 6c Pound. F. O. Box 298. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. Mrs. Lizzie Gant is not much better at this writing. Mr. William Robertson, who has been quite sick, had to go to the hospital Friday, Dec. 12th. Miss Irma Nelson, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nelson, is quite sick at their home, on N. 15th St. The stock visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McWilliams and left them a baby girl. Mother and baby are reported getting along fine. Quite a jolly crowd of young folks surprised Miss Flossie Patrick and her brother, Mr. Arthur. Mrs. Lucinda Thomas was entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mrs. Agnes Knight, 816 S. 16th St. Another· Centenarian Laid to Rest Was 118 Years Old. The General of Mrs. Elizabeth Nown was Feld at St. Paul chapel Dec. 12. Mrs. Nown was 118 years old having been born in the year 1795. She was the mother of 12 children and had lived in Kansas City 30 years. Twenty-five years she had been a christian and during the latter years of her life was under the constant care of her nephew and niece. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Berry. Mrs. Etta Scott McCurry conducted the funeral preaching from the text "Cast me not off in the time of old age, forsake me not when my strength failth me." The funeral of Mrs. Maggie Bailey was held at St. Paul chapel. She died suddenly Nov. 29th, 1913. Mrs. Bailey was born in the State of Kentucky, in the year 1863 and came to Kansas City in 1903. Mrs. Etta Scott McCurry, Evangelist and president of the Evangelist Home and Foreign Missionary Association officiated, her text being "My days are past My purposes are cut off and the intents of my heart." Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clayborne, who kept a grocery on 10th and Washington, have been greatly complimented for the skill and bravery at catching and having arrested two robbers (white) who entered their store not long ago. Miss Lola Terrell, who has been derk for the Standard Life, of Kansas City, Mo, was seriously hurt in a street car collision Thursday, due to the dense fog. Miss May Belle Washington has charge of the Circle Department now. The Autalt club met Friday morning with Mrs. Dr. Lambright. A pleasant morning is reported. CHEYENNE, WYO. NOTES. We are just surviving from one of the worst storms known in thirty years. Business was practically suspended for almost a week. We are Fine, Shirt, Collar and Cuff Work. We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Etc., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs thin any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for catalogue. IT IS FREE. SAM WILLEK. HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. very glad to note that there was very little suffering. On Thanksgiving morning our beloved pastor, Rev. J. W. Warren seemed to be endowed with the spirit from on high, and many were the compliments he received on his excellent sermon. Titly the Holy Gost was present and it was good to be there. Rev Mr. Warren has already won the hearts and co-operation of the entire community and we know that we are moving on to victory and we are sure much good will to conquer during his stay with us. The Senior and Junior Stewardess boards gave a very successful dinner Thanksgiving, in the church dinner room. The dinner was a big success and our able chairman Mrs. S. L. Willis is due much praise in the way she managed the dinner. No one went away hungry. After all expenses were paid, $57 was cleared. Presiding Elder Ward came up Sunday to hold the first Quarterly meeting of the year and although the storm kept many away, a glorious time is reported. Rev. Ward was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Warren during his stay. The officers of the chefs are preparing to give an old fashioned Opossum dinner during the holidays. SALINA. KANSAS. Rev. W. P. Banks preached two able sermons Sanday and a large crowd was present at each service. The church is getting along nicely. The Dundar Art club met last Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. B. Hawkins. After regular business a two course luncheon was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. B. Hill next. The St. John Sewing Circle met at the residence of Mrs. J. Hayes. After an interesting meeting the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. B. Hill Tuesday. Mr. Thomas, of Hutchinson is in the city, visiting his daughter, Mrs. Renfro. The Y. M. C. A. met at the usual hour Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. The work is progressing nicely. We wish for the young men much success. Mr. Chas. McCaw is seriously ill at his home with appendicitis. Mr. Wm. Beck received a telegram announcing the death of his father, David Beck, which occured at Denver, Col. Mr. Beck was an old resident of Beatrice, and his death comes as a shock to his many friends. Mrs. Wm. Bloss is able to be out after a long illness. The D. S. P. was entertained Thursday evening by Missy Beck and Garvie at the home of Mrs. I. J. Gordon. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. I. J. Gordon, vice president, Mrs. Chas. McCaw, secretary, Miss Nondug, N. Scott, treasurer, Mr. A. Newton. After a literary program was rendered, a three course lunchcon was served. Mr. Robert Scott's Indian Runner ducks, took the first and third prizes at the poultry show last week. Mrs. I. J. Gordon who has been ill, is much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Parish have moved over to South Bentrice. WHY DO WE GO TO SCHOOL? A Short Address to be Delivered by Mr. Theodore C. Ranks. If you were to put this question before some boys and girls of the day they would quickly say "We go to school to study arithmetic, history, grammar etc," but dear boys and girls that is true enough but that is not the most important thing that we go to school for. We go to school to learn how to become young men and women, but defore we can become young men and women we must have three responsibilities in our character, first, pride, second manners and third, love and kindness. Now boys and girls I think the first thing a school should do before startin on their books in the morning, is to sing, read a scripture from the Bible and repeat the Lord's Prayer. That brings the boys and girls in contact with God There is another point in view that I want to bring up, that is, being prompt. Boys and girls, that is one thing that is pulling the colored race down. Now say if, you were running a place of business and you had a man or a woman working for you, you would go to work the next morning and did not find the person there, but they would come in about eight thirty or later, the first thing you would do would be to discharge them. That means, boys and girls, always repeat the golden rule in your mind, Do Unto Others as You would Have Them Do to You. We are the people or the day and will have to strive hereafter to make the Negro race what it should be. Our mothers and fathers have brought us up this far, just stop and look what our mothers and fathers have done for us these many years, and they are willing to do more for us if we will help them. We should not stop at this junction and say that there is nothing for us to do, for there is. Our mothers and fathers did, not have the opportunities that we have today, they did not have the fashions and the different studies we have, but they have brought this world up to what it is today. Boys and girls, the thing that we will have to do is to stop our running and mischevous ways and get into business with full swing before we can make any progress in this world. We should be thankful that we are living and for what our mothers and fathers have done for us. Do not grumble or back bite our parents when they speak to us or want us to do something for them. We may work for them until we are gray headed and can never return the good they have done for us, for the scripture says, "Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee." The lov or girl is known by his or her character, for instance three stutents in college and room together, one becomes an athlete, another a social fop and the third a real student. The same force surround them but they centre their attention on different portions of the enviroments, only that $ t_{0} $ which one gives deliberate attention vitally effects character. If he is so busy with things that he cannot cultivate fellowship with persons, sooner or later he will wake up only to find himself completely isolated and all things which he has gathered will bring him no satisfaction. He who does not build his relationship with God and Jesc's Christ, cannot possibly build the largest character. Now boys and girls, and our parents, let us strive to do our very best, and see what we will accomplish in life helping bring the Negro race to a high standard. Let us get right with God and friends and we can settle the Negro Question. I close here hoping you and every one will do their part to make the colored race a better race instead of letting it fall by the way side. Salina, Kansas. UNWRITTEN LAW FOR THE BLACK MAN. Pleading the unwritten law as it applies to the white man, Carl Oliver a colored man, lies in a Texas jail convicted of murder in the first degree, praying a decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse the verdict of the Texas jury, which sentenced him to hang for murdering a white man for invading the sanctity of his home. The story goes that a white man had taken advantage of the black man being absent from his home and had practically forced the black man's wife into compromising relations with him. Very unexpectedly the black husband returned and shot the white man to death, and at his trial he pleaded the white man's unwritten law, but the court refused to charge the jury that the black man had the same right as the white man to defend the honor of his home and wife and the jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree and a sentence of death was pronounced. If the murder had been a white man there is little doubt but what the judge would have charged the jury that the husband had the right to defend the honor of his wife and home and there is little doubt but what the jury that tried him, if tried at all, would have turned him stock fee and applauded his action. This case like many other cases of its kind, which has occurred in the South, lard and proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that the colored man has no right, from the Southern man's way of thinking that the white man needs respect. The Teeas court by its action in sentencing the colored man to hang has denied him the right of the white man's unwritten law. Now the verdict of the Supreme Court of the United States, which is supposed to give equal justice to all men, is anxiously awaiting--Advocate, Portland, Ore. It has been said by a majority of white men that the colored man has no right, that the white man need respect, and it goes to show that he defies the constitution as a mode to govern and not be governed by it himself. To prove it the white man goes to the various legislatures and makes their laws and when such cases as the Carl Oliver comes to test he forgets the same law he made. The unrighteous acts will not stand and retain the high recognition of the egalitarian nations of the earth. The American white man will not continually elevate no long as he will ignore his voice (the law). He must acknowledge God is the father of all mankind, and all men are created equal, though they may differ socially and politically. The black man knows these things to be so, cannot look for a haven of rest in the North, the East nor the West. He must stand pat where he is and trust God and do the right. Make a better citizen, make a better Christian, get a lease on all of God's land he can and hold same till death. Remember Him who said, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." The Negro has been oppressed, he is yet under discriminating laws and some white men want to legislate him off the earth, but stand firm, there are some true friends to come to your relief. The Negro only wants justice in the courts, a square deal in business and he will solve the rest.—The Ennis Scimitar. SCHOOL FACILITIES IN ATLANTA POOR. 11 Out of 55 Schools Provided for 40 Per Cent of Children of School Age. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 11.—The poor public school facilities furnished the colored people of this city are occasioning much unfavorable com- ment among the leaders of the race here. Of the 55 schools here only 11 are A wire from our store to your home connects us so closely that you practically have a drug store right at your door. Phone your order and if you are in the city, the goods will be delivered promptly by messenger. If you live on a rural route, you will Receive Goods by Parcel Post by next mail. When you want drugs of quality at common drug prices, remember your phone, our store, and our quick, free delivery. T. W. CARLIN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST. Phone 16. Salina, Kansas. for colored pupils, which comprise 10 per cent of those of school age. five new buildings for colored schools. The coored schools are for the most part housed in unsanitary and inadequate places. Though public schools are maintained for the whites, not one is maintained for the colored race. Those of the race who desire that their children receive higher training are compelled to send them to the private schools for advanced training maintained here. The needs of the colored schools has been brought to the attention of the public in the suggested $2000 00 bond issued for the erection of new school bluidings. Of this sum $500, 000 will be issued for the erection of five new buildings for colored school. One suggestion, however, that intenses the colored people here is that literary instructions be eliminated from the last two grammar grades and manual training substituted. The point is made that the literary instructions should be increased. No objection is made against manual training, however. BETHEL, KANSAS Miss. H. W. Baker spent Friday in Kansas City, on a shopping tour. Rev. David Thomas, of Edwardsville, filled his regular appointment at the Oak Ridge Baptist church Sunday. The A. M. E. church which has been conducting a series of meetings for the past two weeks, closed Sunday evening. Rev. Ellis has been assisted by Rev. Patterson, of Kansas City. Miss. Anna Holmes has returned to her home at Kansas City, after a brief visit with her daughter, Mrs. Lethia Scott. The Miss Scott entertained a few friends at their home Wednesday evening. Messrs Edward Ross and Jesse Thompson, of Kansas City, Mo. spent Saturday hunting around Bethle. They were the guests of Dennis S. Thompson while here. Mrs. Georgia Anna Sharp and daughter, Miss Cora, are visiting friends in Kansas City. Mrs. Emma Thompson and the Miss Scott, visited Mrs. Nellie Porter at the Loma Vista, Sunday. 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The colored farmers held their annual meeting at the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institution East of this city last week, Commencing Thursday and ending Friday evening. This was one of the best meetings held since its organization, Prof. W. K. Carter who is serving his first term as president has brought the meeting up to the standard. There were discussions and papers on all subjects pertaining to farming, truck gardening, poultry and stock raising. The meeting opened Thursday with prayer by Rev. J. M. Brown, Rev. W. W. Russell who has captured the National sweepstake prize as poultry champion gave some very interesting instructions on poultry. Mr. Henry Graves, of Pratt, Kansas, who grows considerable alfalfa sold over $3,000 00 worth of alfalfa seed off of 160 acres of land. J. G. Gioves talked on the potato subject. He gave the farmers some good instructions. The selection by the dairy herd was by J. R. Rogers, of Preston, Kansas. Dry weather farming, by Prof. Malone, of Western University was a very interesting subject. Prof. Carter has several head of Poll Angus cattle and several good milk cows. Mr. Rogers showed how to select good milk cows and beef cattle. The herd was there on the grounds and were selected for the demonstration. Dr. O. A. Taylor discussed health on the farm, which was very instructive. Mr. J. G. Carson, of Butler County, discussed the necessity of cooperation among the farmers. Rev. I. B. Chile spoke about what the farmers were doing that were members of the church. He said there were many that were progressing and owned fine farms and good stocks. Truck gardening was discussed by Will Turner, of North Topeka, and he gave some instructions on the growing of lettuce, tomatoes, pear etc. Mr Pryor Dickey, of Oak Mills, Kansas, who own over 400 acres of land and raises several hundred bushels of wheat each year, told of making money in raising hogs and told the farmers why they should be their own butchers and how to preserve meat. "The farmer and his church" was discussed by Rev. J. C. Rogers, of Hutchison, and his lecture was forceful and inspiring and he gave the farmers some good hint, how to succeed by attending church and being honest and truthful and said that the church and the farm were God's handwork. Address by the editor of the Plaindaler on the "farmer and the editor." Prof. Carter was fortunate in securing Prof. Geo. R. Bridgeforth, Director or Agriculture at Tuskegee Institute. He is certainly an intellectual and practical farmer and an all around business man. He gave some valuable instructions both from the scientific and practical standpoint to the farmers, which was worth a thousand dollars to them. We can favorably compare him with any of the instructors of the Manhattan Agricultural School and must say that he is able to demand a high salary and if he was a white man Dr Washington would not be able to keep him 15 minutes. The South should get their eyes open to the fact that men like Prof. Bridgeforth are scarce and not only the colored farmers, but the white ones seek him for information. He made an everlasting impression in Kansas and we hope he will return again soon. Prof. Carter and Freeman, the entire faculty and student body deserve great credit and should be commended for the fine manner in which they entertained the farmers of the surrounding country. There were plenty of clean rooms and wholesome food and also barn room and feed for the teams. Some very fire music, both vocal and instrumental were furnished by the student body of this institution. They have several fire buildings, beautifully planned and built. Prof. H. T. Kealing, of Western University, attended the second session and the farmers were highly elated over having new present and lectured on the causes of ruralization, saving, and a good thing and he had learned much information that was useful to him. Prof Kealing is also one of Kurasad. cators and is constantly working for the upbuilding of the race. Prof. Carter was re-elected as president for the ensuing year and Miss Ida May Groves, of Edwardsville, aust. Secy. She is an ideal, practical young lady and lives on the farm and knows the essential things and those that are of benefit to the woman in helping to make the farm a success. There were several ladies present who devoted most of their time to poultry raising. They had a meeting to themselves and thoroughly discussed the subject. Rev Ganaway, of Pratt, one of the originators of the organization, was on hand and gave the organization a fine talk on wheat raising. At the next year's meeting, there will be prizes offered for some of the best products, stock and poultry raised by individuals and brought to the meeting for exhibition in 1914. The meeting adjourned to meet at the same place in 1914. FRANKFORD, KANSAS. Mr. Walter Taylor came in from Onago, and spent Sunday, with home folks. Earl McAllister went to Blue Rapid Sunday. There was a large crowd at the social given at the C. M. E. church Saturday evening. It was a grand success. Miss Lola Potter went to Sullivan to visit for a few days. Theodore Coffey is on the sick list at this writing. The C. M. E. church is progressing nicely under their new pastor, Rev J. H. Norton. Mr. Walter Smith called Sunday at the J. B. Rice home. Mr. Roscoe McAllister returned Sunday, from his visit at Concordia. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Coffey spent Tuesday evening with Rev North and wife. Mr. Edward Patterson came up from Suvillan Saturday evening. Dean McAllister is spending a few days with his cousin, Albert Logan. Rev H. North and wife spent last week at the C. H. Smith home. Mr. Lewis Parks came Saturday evening from Blue Rapids, and is spending a few days at the home of his sister, Mrs. C. H. Hickman. Mrs. Hooker spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Harris. ATCHISON, KANSAS The Sunflower Art Club met Monday, Dec. 15th, at the residence of Mrs. William Cook, 215 East Kearney street. There were some new members added to the toll of the club. After all business was over the hostess served a very nice lunch, after which the club adjourned, to meet at the residence of Mrs. Louis Dale, 934 Spring St. The Ebeinerer Baptist church has organized a Young People's Union, which meets every Sunday evening at 6.00 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Myers, of Chicago, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Alexander Clargett, 1261 North 8th St. The Union Sunday School is making great preparations to entertain the old folks, Dec. 26th at the Ebernezeen Baptist church. They will have a tree and program. Mrs. Joseph Smothers, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is the guest of her mother Mrs. D. Generals. Dr. W. H. Hudson, who has been on the sick list, is up and out again. Rev. Thomas Morton, of North Hickork St. is on the sick list. Mrs. Dealie Generals reports born to Mr. and Mr. Junius Wilson, a nine pound boy. Mrs. Cora Brown and her children, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ingram. GREAT BEND, KANSAS. Rev. Ramsey has been on the sl. list, but is able to be out again. The members of the Baptist church gave prayer meeting Dec. 11th and had a glorious time. Mr John Willis is still confined to his bed with the rhumatism, and is not improving very fast. Mrs. Mary Price, of Emporia, came in last week to see her brother, Mr. Willis, who is sick. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Sanders is still improving. Mrs. Bettie Carter is able to be out again. The A. M. E. church is getting a gracefully, under the pastorate of Rev. Ramsey. tittle Sam Micheaux is getting better with his rheumatism and is looking fine. Jimmy Walker and Willie Robertson came home for Christmas, to see the girls. We are glad to see them. Mr. George Walker was in the city last week and ate Jimmer at the Emerson short order house. The A. M. E. sewing circle is doing fire and will give a bazaar Dec. 17th, at the Old Follows hall. Mr. L. D. Williaris came home to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Buchanan. The Christian Endeavor meets every sunday evening at 6:30, at the A. M. E. church. C. W. Ewing, pres. The Odd Fellows will give a play at their hall on the 19th. A prize will be given the one holding the lucky number. The prize will be a big fat turkey. Mrs. Ewing is selling a good many Christmas presents. Call around and ses them, corner Main and 10th. Mr. Selectman, of Oklahoma, has been in the city visiting his son. He enjoyed his stay here. A. P. TONE WILSON GETS A SLICE OF DEMOCRATIC PIE! Well known Topeka Lawyer and Editor Will Be Registrar of the Land Office in Topeka. A. we go to press, we learn from the press dispatche that our friend, Hon. A. P. Tone Wilson, jr., has been appointed registrar of the United States land office in Topeka. Mr. Wilson is a well known attorney and editor of the X-Rays Democrat, and a strong factor in the ranks of the Democracy. The appointment came through Senator W. H. Thompson and is highly gratifying to a host of Kan. A. B. HON. A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr. sans who are proud to number Tone among their list of friends. He is not a Democrat of the hide-bound variety, but a broad, liberal minded gentleman whose friends are numbered among men of all parties, races and creeds. The Plaindealer extends congratulations to both Mr. Wilson and Senator Thompson, for Wilson is bound to make good. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. Mr. Starling James and Mr. William White, students of Lincoln Institute, are home spending vacation with their parents. Rev. J. C. Cheek, the noted evangelist, of Canton, Miss, held services at Mt. Hebron church Tuesday night, with a large and appreciative audience present. Miss Nellie Goodwin has returned home to spend the winter. The services at the Mt. Hebron church Sunday, were most excellent. This being the Men's day, a very strong sermon was preached by the pastor, and two members were added to the church. The B. Y. P. U., of Mount Hebron Baptist church rendered a program at the Progressive hall Tuesday evening. A neat sum was realized. Mrs. Darby, of Baxter Springs, Kansas, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Howard. Mrs. D. A. Elias is in Coffeyville visiting her parents. Mrs. Neil Pierce entertained the Mission Circle, of Mount Hebron Baptist church at her home last Thursday. After the usual business had been transacted, a two course luncheon was served. All spent a most enjoyable evening. The teachers of Mt. Hebron Sunday S. school are busy, practicing the child for the Christmas exercises. The young people are still hot excellent meetings at the Union on Tuesday nights. Co and help them. NEWTON, KANSAS. The Excelsior Art and Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Minnie Morgan, on East 6th street. Prayer and devotional exercise were conducted by the Chaplin. Roll was called and members present answered with quotations. After the regular business, the hostess served a very nice lunch The club adjourned 20 meet with Mrs. Gilmore Bell. The N. U. G. club met at the home of Mrs. John Jackson, Dec. 8th. The club was called to order by the president, Mrs. Williams, who read the scripture lesson. The members present, responded to the roll call with quotations from Tennyson. This being lunch day, a very interesting program was rendered. The hostess served a very nice luncheon and was assisted by Mrs. W. R. Garret. The club adjourned to meet next with Mrs. S. Dickerson. Miss Geraldine won the first prize and Miss Josephine Mayfield the sec- ond, at the spelling match that was given at the DuBois Lyceum, Friday night. The following were elected delegate to the Inter State, to represent the DuBois Lyceum. Mr. Samuel Ridley, Mr. Carl Gross, and Mrs. Chas W. French. Mr. Wayman Anderson, Mr. A. J. Tandy and Miss Marie Roach, were appointed alternates. Mrs. Chas. W. French has been ill with the LaGrippe, but is improving. Mrs. Lucy Hart has been very ill at her home in the Ramey flat. Mrs. Pinkard entertained with an evening at whist, and quite an enjoyable time was had by all present. The following were guest: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Frazier, Mrs. Minnie Morgan, Mrs. Ethel Caston, Meerss O. Johnson, Jack Pearson, Lee Roy Hogan, Daveo Green and Chester Anderson. OBITUARY. Our brother, Paul Williams, to whose remains we come to pay the last tribute of respect today, was born of the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Williams, Missionary Baptists in faith, Oct. 10th, 1882, in Abbyville county, South Carolina. He was united in marriage to Miss Essie Smith, Jan. 22, 1905. To this happy union there were no children born. They were as husband and wife truly devolved to each other and during their lifetime a period of eight years passed through no ordeals out of the ordinary nor did any weapon of disaster sever the private cords of their moral, social, religious or domestic happiness. He was converted to Christ about seven years ago and was a member of the Friendship Baptist church, Atlanta, Ga., Rev. E. R. Carter, D. D., pastor, in which church he was converted and by which pastor he was baptised. Between three and five years ago, he became a full member of this, the Shiloh Missionary Baptist church and from that time to this has proven an active member and consistent Christian worshipper. Occasionally he was indisposed, growing more serious at each successive attack till finally the environment overcame the organism and in the Davis hospital, Pine Bluffs, Ark. Friday morning, Dec. 12, 1913, at 4:30 o'clock with a low spiritual murmur on his lips at the age of 31 years two months and two days, with his hand in his sister's hand and his eyes fixed steadily upon her, the weary traveler lay down upon his burden for a pillow and fell asleep. He leaves a wife, a mother-in-law, a father, three brothers, one sister, three sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, with a host of devoted friends; both white and black to mourn his loss. He was conscious of his death and upon being questioned as to the ability to make his trip to the hospital, a distance of forty miles, said: "The Lord will take care of me." In his dying hours said, "A few more days and it will all be over. I see two men. They are digging a grave for me. I'll soon be entered there." Though dying, his sense of sympathy, love and care remained with him, for when his blind brother, the most unfortunate of the family passed out of the room apparently disturbed, he paused, mastering death for a time, and as victim of the old time boyhood love and care, whispered to his sister, "what is the matter with David." Upon being told that everything was all right, he again joined hands with the grim master, taking up a continuance of their walk through the valley and shadow of death, without apparent relentless step. The curtain fell and at the golden gate he shook hands with his mother and other relatives, who at their master's side bade im a cordial welcome and chided him for remaining so long from home. As an expression on behalf of the family, we have this poetic epitaph by his blind brother, David Williams and last spiritual director as well, in whose home at Dumas, Aik, the deceased spent his last days, beeeching him for prayer and calling for the reading of the 14th chapter of Saint John in his dying hour, which chapter of the holy writ was a favorite recital with his mother: That which hath entered here, And hath our brother's soul's inertia broke. Its cruel cold hand, dealt a fatal stroke. Yet only mortal poison killed it, breath: The terror thereof, doing out God', will. Cruised victims of these human senses went and mourners come upon the truth at last No one is dead. Nay? one has fa! Drink and Tobacco CURED. WE CURE THE LIQUOR AND TOBACCO HABIT. The only Scientific Home Remedy on the market. Cure guaranteed. Write for full information as to our Secret Home Treatment F. A. Lake Home Remedy Company, Department A. 603 W. 6th Ave. Topeka, Kans. len on asleep: Yon brightness spells the darkness of the past Then heals the heart that bleeds. To die, is but to live! To never die, but live, is meanest pain! Death is our loved ones true Commencement Day— The life below in perfect bloom above: There'll come the union and sweet refrain, In Heaven, there, unbroke, earth's chain of love And sweetest union too, dore'er to stay. Would we be sad that he Now dwell alof from deserts' scorching sand? Sweet fate—that chose for Paul the best The way thereto seemed veiled from every sun But brighter light shore on his fatherland: The battle's fought, the victory won; The warrior takes rest. A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr. Lawyer. 217 West Fifth Street Phone 1.04 Topeka, Kansas Plain Sewing.... Parlor Millinery Mrs. Essie Clark, 1414 WESTERN AVE. 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DR. J. M. JAMISON. TOBACCO HABIT. The only market. Cure guaranteed. Write e Treatment ome Remedy epartment A. Topeka, Kans. Allen Cantrell No More. Mr. Allen Cantrell, 1021 Washington St., one of the old and respected citizens of Topeka, who has been ill for many months, passed quietly to his Maker yesterday morning at the ripe old age of 77 years. Mr. Cantrell was twice married and both of these help mates have preceded him to the threelast shores of everlasting peace. He was a faithful member of the Third Baptist church, from which the funeral will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and the Rev. W. P. Banks, of Salina, a former pastor, will probably preach the funeral oration. Mr. Cantrell leaves five daughters and three sons to weep for the fallen, namely: Mr. Dorsey Cantrell, Mrs. Alice Buford, Mrs. Fannie M. Douglas, Mrs. Maggie Howard, Mrs. Edna Dandridge, all of Topeka, Mrs. Anra Wiminton of Kansas City, Mr. Allen Cantrell of San Francisco, and Mr. William Cantrell of Prince Albert, Sask., Canada. To those who mourn we say that he has Gone from a land where sorrow dwell. dwell, Where want and misery lie— Gone to a land of pure delight. Where angels sing and fly. Gone from a home beneath the sky To a land to man unknown— Gone to a land of bliss and love To dwell with angels 'round the throne. The Maker gave this life on earth To dwell in a house of clay. And the Maker called this life to Him On His own appointed day. Amid the scenes of earthly soil The house has tumbled down. And from its ruins the soul escaped "near a stairy crown. UNCLE HARRISON CIRCLES AT REST. The general of Mr. Harrison Chelle was held at Brown Chapel at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. B. E. Ross officiating. He used as a text Phil. 4:18. Mr. Chelle was born in Anheville County, S. C. in 1817, and was 76 years and nine month of age. In 1860 he married Miss Elizabeth Chelle and to this union she born a large family of children, five of whom survive. Two years ago his wife departed this life. In 1850 he professed a hope in Christ and joined the A. M. E. church in South Carolina. He came to Kansas about 20 years ago. He was leader of Class No. 1 ever since he joined Brown Chapel and proved a faithful leader and member, never shunning his duty or shrinking responsibilities. He had been ill several months prior to his death last Friday morning at the home of his son, Mr. Foster Chelle, in Oakland. He leaves to mourn his demise three sons and two daughters namely:—Rev. I. B. Chiles, Rev. J. D. Chiles, Mr. Foster Chiles, Mrs. Julia Biggs and Mrs. Juda Wilken; also two brothers, John S. and David Chelle, besides a host of grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends. We need not ask how he died for we that knew him best know that he died like he lived—honest, straight and true. We can say with a blessed assurance "Peace be to his inher." "Well done thou good and faithful servant. Rest from thy labors and will say to those left behind "Weep not; he is not dead, only a leap in Jesus." Blessed sleep. MRS. LUCILE SMITH'S FASHIONABLE ROOMING HOUSE Nestly Furnished Rooms Clean Beds 1027 KANAS AVENUE Mrs Lucie Smith has just opened on a first-class Rooming House at 1027 KANAS Avenue. The building has been newly papered and furnished from top to bottom. She desires the patronage of the public. For first class groceries call Beck, Phone 388-311 W. 14th street. Rev. J. R. Ransom of Kansas City, was in the city, a few hours Tuesday on business. Hon. John B. Fleming of Horton, spent a few hours in the city last Friday on business. Rev. J. T. Smith's smiling countenance was seen on the streets of the city Wednesday. Mrs. Minnie Page Tillery of Chicago, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Page. For the very best in groceries, meats, fruits and produce, see E. W. Beck, 311 W. 14th. Phone 388. Mrs. A. D. Knox of Tabor, Alberta, Canada, is visiting at the residence of her sister, Mrs. L. Smith, 1540 Kansas Avenue. Miss Leona Escoe of Lawrence and Miss Jenie DePriest of Salina, visited in the city last week, guests of Miss Izene Smith. "The Castle Christmas," a beautiful drama will be presented at the Second Baptist church Dec. 25. Admission ten cents. Prof. and Mrs. J. C. Winston, of Kansas City, are in the city, called here by the death of Mrs. Winston's father, Mr. Allen Cantrell Rev. H. W. King, presiding elder of the Kansas City district of the A. M. E. church, spent a few days at home with his family this week. Mr. Geo. J. Jones of Oskaloosa, was a visitor in the city this week, guest of his sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Cunningham on Quincy. Rev. J. W. Wilson, presiding elder for this district, was in the city the first of the week to hold quarterly meeting and conference at St. John A. M. E. chuarch. Mr. H. L. Campbell, who left Topeka last summer for New York, and whose wife recently passed away in that city, returned here last Sunday, and is again with Mr. M. W. Cunningham, the tonsodialist. The "Joyance" club met last Saturday afternoon with Miss Minnie Jones, 12th and Randolph. The time was spent in conversation and cards, after which a delicious repast was served and the club adjourned to meet next week with Miss Jessie Oden. The Oriental Art club met Thursday of last week at the home of Mrs. Young, 816 Clay street, and a very pleasant session was held. A dainty repast was served, after which the club adjourned to meet yesterday at the home of Mrs. G. W. Graham, on King street. The Kansas City Son has changed its name to "The Kansas City Sun" and comes to our desk brilliant in new type heading and other typographical excellencies. It appears to us that the Kansas City Son must have received a remittance from "the old man." Rev. W. W. Russell received word this week that his coopof blooded poultry had won first prize in the Poultry Show at Convention Hall at Kansas City, Mo. This coming right on top of the excellent showing made at New York places Rev. Russell in the front rank of poultry breeders. 0 Mrs. Chas. Martin was called to Great Bend, Kansas to attend the funeral of Mrs. James Rechanan. She and her husband have only been married about a year and were in the city on their wedding tour about one year ago. Mr. Buchanan is one of the prosperous farmers of Western Kansas and owns about 150 acres of lard. Rev. J. R. Ransom reports one of the finest tuberculosis meetings ever held at his church in Kansas City, Kansas, last Sunday. Dr. S. H. Thompson was master of ceremonies on that auspacious occasion and the following doctors talked on the subject, consuming about two hours in the meeting: Dr. J. F. Wilson, Dr. Hayden, Dr. Pettigrew Dr. L. H. Anthony, Dr. J. G. N. Sorres, Dr. Brown, Dr. Johnson, Dr. J. P. Thompson, Dr. S. M. Barke, Dr. W. W. Montgomery. When the meeting was concluded the entire audience, the house's capacity, went away determined to use more precaution in ventilation, ventilation, etc., in the future to void that dread disease, tuberculosis. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Scott are visiting in Chicago this week. ROOMS for rent in a modern home at 1726 Topeka avenue. Phone 2232 Red. Remember Madison school will own the Apex on the 26th inst. Buy a ticket and assist the little folks. Everybody visit Mullen's Meat Market, 110 West Eighth street. Phones 3735 or 3736.—Advt. Mr. Wm. Cantrell of Prince Albert, Sask., Canada, arrived in the city this morning, called home by the death of his father. If you want a nice switch come while the sale lasts. Special attention paid to out-of-town orders.—Mrs. A. C. McClelland, 832 Kansas Ave. Miss Viola Walton, of Orlando, Okla., arrived here one day this week and will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Agnes Persley Charles. Mrs. Smith, our city collector will call on you sometime within the next few days, and we hereby notify you to be prepared to pay a part if not all of your subscription. Everyone is all smiles at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Allen over the arrival of Clede-Jones Allen, Dec. 5th. Under the care of Dr. T. P. Martin, the mother and babe are doing fine. 0 Hon. Elisha Scott, of Muskogee, Okla., is traveling for a big land syndicate and will spend the holidays in Topeka with his mother and sisters. 0 Miss. Fate Russell entertained one day this week in honor of Miss. Jennette Johnson, of Colorado, a cousin of Mrs. J. Moore. The day was spent in making candy and social conversation. --- Mrs. Mary Burghart, of Leavenworth, who is visiting Mrs. Essie Clark, spent Monday with Miss Birdie Scott, who served I o'clcock luncheon in her honor. --- Miss Anna Jackson, of Kansas City, Mo., arrived here one day last week to be at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Benj Arms, who is quite ill Miss Jackson will remain until after Christmas. Mr. Joseph Rollins, one of Topeka's most highly respected young men, left one day this week for Kansas City, where he will spend Christmas with friends. --- The boys and girls of Madison school expect your presence at the Apex on the 26th. Five special reels of the best there is in motion pictures have been selected for this occasion. Mrs. C. C. Daniels has returned from Richland, Kansas, where she was called by the sickness and death of her little nephew, Warren Virgil Johnson. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Johnson and children, Bessie and Frances. Miss Willa Abe Cooper, a student in the State Manual Training school at Pittsburgh, is spending her vacation with her father and sister. Miss Cooper is highly pleased with the school and is doing nicely. She has many warm friends who are pleased to welcome her home. --- The Shiloh Baptist Sewing circle met with Mrs. G. Thompson at her home on Grand avenue Dec. 12. The president, Mrs. C. Williams was in the chair. Rev. Fishback offered prayer after which the members responded to roll call with quotations. A dainty luncheon was served and the Circle adjourned to meet with Mrs. Emma Gaines at her home on Buchanan street. 1 "Ier Commencant," a club of energetic and enterprising young ladies will present a beautiful play, "The Gift" at Saint John A. M. E. church, Monday evening, Dec 22d. This club is educating a little boy at the Tepeka Industrial Institute, and the proceed will be used to assist them in their undertakink. It's a worthy cause, and why not attend, and besides you will receive your money's worth. --- The Dana Art duo was very nicely entertained by Mrs. Margie Matley at her home Dec. 22. President Miss Birdie Scott opened the regular routine of business. ReI was called and dues collected. Mrs. R. McAdoo, Mrs. Cracroft and Miss Nellie Ellis were visitors. The club repaired to the dining room where a two course dinner was served and enjoyed, and all declared Mrs. Matley an ideal hostess. The new meeting will be with Mrs. Belle Morten, Jan. 9, 1914. FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS HOT SODAS. CANBIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS Our old time friend, Jack Johnson, fighter, trainer and basic ball player, called on The Plaindealer one day this week, and when the big knight of the roped arena walked in we thought Edison had turned on about a dozen are lights in the place. He immaculately dressed, and covered with diamonds as large as a cranberry. A prize fighter's prosperity is measured by the number of diamonds he has on hand, and from this it can easily be seen that Jack is in it over his head. We invited him to sit down and tell us all about it. "I'll tell you some but not all," he replied. "Well, Jack," the reporter continued, "We see that you have placed Carl Morris in the limelight of pugdom—away up where people are beginning to sit up and watch the old boy, what about 'em?" "You've said the whole thing," replied Johnson. "It's a dead shot that he is the greatest white fighter in the world today. Morris is young, has the kick in either mit, and you can just jot it down in your memory that he will get John Arthur's goat." Jack Johnson has toured throughout the East, in every city of note where there has been anything doing in purdom, as manager, trainer and legal advisor for Carl Moise, the Oklahoma white hope. Johnson has developed this fellow who was a pugilistic joke into a real fighter, and he is today the most talked of white hone there is in the game. The Eastern papers put particular stress on the fact that Johnson is the first man of his race to act in the capacity of trainer, manager and legal advisor for a white fighter. Bob Armstrong, who trained Jefferies, Fitzsimmons and others, was only used as a punching bag. The day of a fight, he did not have a word to say, but took his place holding the spongue, bath tobe and other paraphanalier. Johnson is a real manager—all businesses being transacted through him, and in every fight he sat in Morris' corner directing him what to do and when to act. Dr. C. A. Trampton, veterinary surgeon, of Sapulpa, Okla, the man who is backing Morris, in speaking of Jack in a letter to "his hope" says in a post script: "We have been so interested in your welfare that we have allowed our paper to run out before we have given K. C. Jack his dues. As you well know we have a high regard for Jack. In my estimation he is the cleanest and whitest black man that I have ever had the pleasure to meet and since I have known Jack, my attitude toward his whole race has changed. If there were more men of his color in this part of the country, there would be no need of Jim Crow law and the general attitude toward the clored man would be different. Jack has won the hearts of the Sapulpans because he has been white with you and should Jack ever want for friends, he need only to come to Slapulpa or call on us and he will not find us weighed in the balance and found wanting. We like Jack, and we do so because you do, and you like him because he has delivered the goods and is worthy of your friendship and when a man is worthy of ones friendship, regardless of his color, his friends are the friend's of your friends." Jack related a number of interesting stories, which we will speak of some day when we are not crowded fortune. Church Notes. BROWN CHAPEL NOTES. (Rev. B. R. Ross, Pastor.) Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Russell, Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Ross attended the State Agricultural association last week at the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute. The Delta Napna Game club met at the home of Miss Leota Williams, 903 Wood street, last Thursday and a very pleasant evening was spent The club will must next with Miss Eyrl Hall. Mrs. Ruth Donnelly is on the sick list this week. Mr. Garfield Grant, District Supt. of the A. C. E. League, organized a Junior League Suunday morning and Miss Louise Dupree is superintendent, Roosevelt Snead, President, and Florence Hardy, Secretary. Preaching began Wednesday night after a week of prayer. Rev. Ross preached a very stirring sermon You are invited to attend each service. Preaching every night. SAINT JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH (By Church Staff.) Our quarterly meeting last Sunday was one of much profit and interest. Great crowds greeted the Presiding Elder at every service. And, though this was Elder Wilson's first visit to Saint John in the capacity of Presiding Elder, he seemed to enjoy himself and was favorably impressed with Topeka. The day was indeed a high one and the Presiding Elder preached two very excellent sermons at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. At the close of the morning sermon the rite of baptism was administered by the pastor, Rev. J. M. Brown, to three and five were taken into full membership. Miss Ollie Newman, of Iola united with the church in the evening. A large number took communion in the afternoon. Rev. H. Dent, of Saint Mark A. M. E church, delivered the sermon. To pay the least, it was a very timely and an interesting discourse. Subject, "Self Examination." Monday evening a very large crowd met again for quarterly conference business. The reports from all departments were just fine and showed marks of much interest and progress. More than one thousand dollars had been raised for all purposes in the past two months. The sewing circle was entertained Wednesday by Mr. Wm. Smith. A very enjoyable time was had and an excellent lunch was served. Great interest is being manifested in the benefit musicale to be given by the Twenty-third Regimental band on New Year's evening at the Auditorium. Tickets are now circulated and a real selling campaign is now being inaugurated. The Warren M. Crosby Dry Goods Co. has agreed to give the lady selling the highest number of tickets for the occasion, a nice umbrella. The August Clothing Co. offers the finest pair of gloves in their store to the gentleman selling the largest number of tickets. Let a large number of sellers now get into the field and let us put the largest number of our people into the Auditorium that has been there for some time. The occasion is indeed a worthy one and our people in general should give their support. Superintendent Buckner and his fine corp of workers are making great preparations for the Christmas exercise to be held Christmas Eve. The parents and all friends should unite in making this a time of real good cheer for both old and young. Don't miss the benefit program to be given by the Ministerial League at Saint John Friday evening Dec. 26th for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. All should help this very worthy institution. The Mite Mission Society was very royally entertained last Friday by Mrs. Hattie Dornally at her beautiful home on West Fourth street. Prof. and Mrs. Wade, 1100 College avenue were host and hostess to Revs. Wilson and Brown at dinner Monday evening. The students of the Topeka Industrial Institute, in a body, worshiped with us, Sunday morning. They are a body of well trained and dignified young people and we are always glad to have them with us. Saint John choir is preparing to furnish us a splendid Christmas musical program Sunday evening, the 28th and it will evidently be a treat. The Christian Endeavor is doing finely and will join with the "good fellow" of the city in making the shut-ins happy. Saint John wishes all a merry Christmas and tenders a hearty welcome to its services. In the District Court of Snawnee County, Kansas W. L. Reynolds, Plaintiff. E. L. Reynolds, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas to Ella Reynolds You are hereby notified that you are sued in an action in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, wherein W. L. Reynolds is plaintiff and Ella Reynolds is defendant, and that the petition in said action was filed in the Clerk's office of said court on the 21st day of November, 1913, and that unless you answer and retURN or before the 21st day of January 1914, judgment will be re- dered against you in said action with a divorce from you. Attent) C. W. Bauer, Clerk of the District Court. No pains has been spared to make this your Christmas buying place pleasant for our patrons. 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To the Presidents and Members of all Literary Societies of the Middle West: This comes to inform you that the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West, will hold Ka 23rd annual session in Atchison, Kansas, Christmas week, 1913, opening Monday evening, December 29, and closing with the annual contest in oratory, Original Music, Original Poetry and Declamation Wednesday evening, December 31st. Every literary society in the Middle West that has been regularly organized for a period of three months and has held at least twelve regular meetings this calendar year is entitled and is hereby invited to elect and send three delizutes, one of whom may appear on program. The membership fee for new societies is $1.50; for old societies $1.00. The program will be made up by a sub-committee on November 22nd, and each society must therefore have in the hands of the Corresponding Secretary by said date its membership fee, also the names and addresses of its delegates, together with the subjects of those who are to appear on program and manuscripts of all its contestants. All Societies please take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Oratory, first $10, second $6; Declaration, first $3, second $2; Original Poetry, first $5, second $3; Original Music, first $10, second $6 No graduate in any subject admitted to this particular contest. An admission fee will be charged Wednesday evening only. No paper or oration will be more than ten minutes in length. Please bear this in mind when writing your production. A special train will carry the delegate from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. It will probably leave Des Moines sametime on Monday evening, December 29, and it is earnestly desired that as many as can join the party at St. Joseph, and other points along the route. Prof. Fred Roundtree, President, 1317 Van Buren St., Topeka, Kans. Dr. W. W. Caldwell, Chairman Executive Com., 507 Com'l St. Atchison, Kansas. or Mrs. G. G. Brown, Corresponding Secretary, 977 Indiana Ave., Wichita, Kansas. Done by order of Executive Committee. STROUD, OKLA., NOTES. The Golden Coast club met at the First Baptist church Monday evening and was well attended by many persons. Rev. Honbeck, of Aidmore, pastor of the Centenial Baptist church, preached Sunday. Mrs. Julia Carrington, of Bristow, was in the city shopping Saturday. Miss Ella Yeldell returned from Langston, where she has been attending school. Mr. L. S. Carroll spent a few days visiting at Guthrie. Mrs. L. R. Powler and Miss Helena Powler spent several days in Bristow visiting friends. Mrs. Yeldell started her school Monday, Dec. 8th. Rev B. W. Boyde preached a wonderful sermon at the First Baptist church last Sunday. Mr. C. A. Covington was in the city on business last week. Mr. Ira Powler and Mrs. May Bell Powler, spent Thanksgiving day at Chandler. Several of the young ladies of the A. M. E. church are preparing a program for Christmas. Mr. J. H. Todd is very ill at this writing. The H. H of Ruth met Dec. 6th, at the Masome hall and had an interesting meeting. They are doing nicely. Rev. B. C. Duke preached here Sunday. Miss Grace Stanley has gone to Topeka for the winter. There will be a box supper and program at the church Dec. 27th. You are invited to attend. Mrs. John Oliver is on the sick list. INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. The play given by the Excelsoir girls at Quinn chapel, was a success in every way. The members of Quinn chapel choir are preparing for an entertainment during Christmas. Mrs. J. McCullough and J. W. Jr. spent last Sunday in Winfield, the guests of Mrs. John Woods. Mr. Caprus Bunch has just returned from a business trip through Oklahoma. Mr. Fred Taylor is enjoying a visit with his father and brother, of Briaton, Okla. Miss Alice Fluellen spent last week in Parsons on business, stopping with the McMurray family. While there she was delightfully entertained by the MissesCorene Hogan and Leona Britton, former Western University students. Mr. Edmond Thomas has returned from an extended trip to points in Oklahoma. Mis. Henry Taylor is indisposed this week. The Literary Society, of Independence is progressing nicely. Subject for debate, Dec. 22: Resolved that the Negro should or shouldn't migrate to Africa. The Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. G. W. Washington on Friday, the 12th. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Gordon will leave next week for their home in Monroe, Georgia. The Excelsior Girls were entertained at the home of Mrs. E. Wesley, on East Cement St., last Thursday. The Old Folk's concert given at the Second Baptist church alst Wednesday, was a success. Mrs. J. Goodwin has returned after a visit with relatives in Bolcy, Okla. Sad indeed, was the death of Mrs. Clara Williams, sister of Mrs. V. Ogelsby, of South 3rd St. The entire community joins in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Mrs. R. Wilson, of Kansas City, returned to her home, after spending a few weeks with her sister in law, Mrs. V. Ogelsby. Miss Lela Lavender, who has been making an extended visit with her uncle, John Douglas, at Kansas City, is expected home soon. Mrs. J. W. Lavender and daughter Mrs. Weekly and Mrs. Conner were Joplin visitors Saturday. Rev. C. R. Bruster, pastor of the Mt. Ollive Baptist church, preached able sermon, Sunday and Sunday night. He is an able leader and the church is doing a great work. The W. W. V. of the Mt. Olive Baptist church is progressing nicely. Mr. Samuel Hopkins is numbered with the sick. The Mt. Olive Baptist Sunday School has a large attendance every Sunday. The Odd Fellows' lodge will give a social next Saturday night. Every one is cordially invited. Rev. J. W. Lavender will preach in Galena, Sunday. Mrs. Ben Tillery, who has been on the sick list is improving. Mr. Vernon Armstrong, who has been sick at the home of her parents, D. W. Whiteside, is able to be out again. Mrs. Henry Bibb is visiting friends in Centralia. Mrs. D. W. Whiteside went to Topeka to see her sister, Mrs. C. C. Plumb, who is in the hospital. Mr. Allen Allen is working new Centralia. Miss Laurina Logging expects to leave for Kansas. City. Christmas day. SENECA, KANSAS. Mrs. W. T. Montgomery returned last week after an extended trip to parts in Oklahoma and Western Kansas. A delightful surprise was tendered Rev. G. E. Pettigrew and wife on last Wednesday evening. Many valuable and useful gifts were received for which the pastor and wife were heartily grateful. At the close of the evening an elaborate luncheon was served by members of the party. A very delightful time was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. O. Neely, who has been very sick, is convalescent. PARSONS, KANSAS. The Ladie's club met at the residence of Mrs. P. Robinson on last Monday afternoon. Owing to the inclement weather last week, the Trustee Helpers and the Merry Makers' clubs were unable to meet. The Merry Makers will meet at the residence of Mrs. P. Carr Friday afternoon. Rev. Davis, of the South Western Conference preached two soul stirring sermons Sunday at the A. M. E. church, which were well attended. Miss Alice Fluellen, of Independence, Kansas, was in the city last week. Miss Corinne Hogan entertained last Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Alice Fluellen, one of her school friends. Covers were laid for ten while the table was decorated with holly. A light two course menu was served. The evening was spent in games and music. 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SPECIAL NOTICE. ., | TO CORRESPONDENTS, It would save much anneyance and guessing on the part of of compositors if our corres- pondents would not use such term as “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in writing, but always give the date; and be sure not tu write on but one side of the paper, MANNING IS BRAVE MAN, Equity Congress Applaud and Call Fearless Southerner Product of John Brewn, DEMOCRATS’ CRY EXPOSED. Tearing the Mask of Hy pocracy from the Faces of Those Who Cry “Let the South Alone and Gising a Clear Description of the Political Condition, The announcement the Sunday pre vioas that former Senator Joseph C Nanning, of Alrbama would be the speaker at the meeting of the Equity Corgress Jast Sunday afternoon, Lrought out a large number of per: tons, despite tre stormy weather. The bold and frarlers Southerner, ,*ho ig at prerent in the Nerth for the purpose of opening the eyes of the leaders of the Progresenwe and Repebhcan parties ae to the wretch- cd condition that exists in States South of the Maton-Dixon line has foaght to lnberate citizens in the South, who have been deprived of their votes by the Democrats for no other reason than that they are | solored men and Republicans. The words of the bruse Alabama man rang strong and true, and he show- ¢d conclusively that the Southern yarty leader, had hept the Northern people in the dark by telling them that when the colored people were demanding those political rights which belonged to them, they were after social equality, Mr, Manning, in the beginning of hie address, eaid that the real cre- active ard moving force constituting Fovernment was public xentuncnt. It was public sentiment among the Colonis's that the Colonists ought To have, ard were xniiped to a voice in representation, in that they were subjeted +9 taxation, and this sentiment led to the revolt of the Foloniets avaine} the tryanny ‘of King George, and jt was this rentl- ment and upon this Principle that evolted the moverert for independ. ence, ard firally trought imto exis- tance this repubtic, In the formatin «f the Union, | however, the ehivery condition in the South had to he rehoned with and acnurerced in ak a polticn] necessity, althourh there were those who fore saw the darscr, because of the ins waties of this condition It was| the insttution ©? slavery that had developal the Southern political cons ition in this diseussion This inet’ lution Lrovsht up .n the South a planter industrial evatem, envolyed an Hgricultural ¢r punter elave-hole uingarristricary, which tecame bom! nant In every phuse ef life in the South, The planter ardetacy Tee | ame the political Qigarchy, and in ta clutch the noneslave holding | whites were ag helntes, ar even he batke held in bondage, Amore marked class condition could note In the States of the North and West they grew up a real republi- can form of government, where there was recognized fhe equality of citizenship and the right of man, and where class distinction was un- known, The spirit of popular gov- ernment embraced all the people. After contrasting conditions North Mr. Manning then proceeded into a discussion of events to follow. “The white masses of the South have more than once shown they were conscious of thelr poli- cal enviroments,” Mr. Manning de- clared. Continuing he said: “You will recall that {in 1890, 1892, 1894 and 1896 there were uprising of the masses of several Southern States. In the State of Alabama within these years the opposition to the oligarchy was a majority party, and a majority of the whida, as well as the colored voters constitu- ted the fusion movement of Popu- lists and Republicans. This move- ment repeatedly carried the State, only to le counted out by the ma- nipulation of the black belt vote.” Here Mr. Manning explained clear- ly how this was done, and ridiculed the “ white supremacy” plea of the oligarchy, showing white major. ities were set at naught by bogus returng of the black belt. “It was the bringing up of con- tests from Alabama and other Sou- thern States before the Republican Congregg in these years and the un- seating of over forty Democrats from the South from one Congress that cause the Southern oligarchy to turn from the black belt countinx out rysteem,” declared the speaker. “The oligarchy took up the disfran- chisement plan, because they real- fzed they had to inaugerate a gys- tem of subverting popular govern- ment enabled them to hold reath in Congress as well as dominate in the Southern States,” he asserted, “It was not so much a movement to disfranchise the col- ored men as it was to mow down all the colored voters and with them eliminate a sufficient number of the whites as to make the new move- ment against the oligarchy power- less instead of powerful, “The affect of these laws,” Mr. Manning said, “shows the motive Le- hind them. In Alabama where there are 300,000 whites and 200,000 blacks of voting age, a vote of less than 80,000 elects ten Congiessmen and the oligarchy State ticket, There ure not, 3,000 colored, and about 200,000 whites of voting age exercise no voice in the state govern- ment. In the dozen Southern States a nullion votes dominata, whereas there are four million and two million blacks of voting age. This element of politics is now in controll of every branch of the national gov- ernment as a result of the insidious march of the oligarchy upon the people of the whole cuntry.” Mr. Mann'ng then discussed the so-called race issue, and sald there was no more a Negro question in Alabama than there was in New York, and that the propaganda of those seeking to press the crusade of the oligarchy in the North em- bodied attact upon the colored Peo- ple in order to divert the country from going into actual phase of the rystem of minority government in the South, which repressed whites rand blacks alike in the march of ‘this chaff about social equality and the preservation of the white race was talked for political effect, and in rome instances by some of those in the South who were strong in social equality talked in the day time, but forgot about it in the night time. Mr, Manning spoke of the sover- eignity of the citizens, and told how it was that through the ballot the citizen exercised hig sovereign voice. Without the ballot the sovereign citizen became a subject citizen, and there 3 no place in this country un- der our Constitution for subject ning in the effort he is making to better conditions in the Southern States. S. A. Duncan, speaker pro tem, appointed the following Con- Kressmen! A. B. Coshey, D. E. Tos bias, F. Walker Motley, J. E. Rob- inson, Peter Banks, J. Frank Wheat- on, J. C. Thomas Jr, Louis A. Lea- velle, V. T. Thomas, J. H. Press, Mitchell Royall, A. Thomas, J, Wells, W. T. R. Richardson and S. A. Duncan.—Ameterdam (N.Y.) News, ARNIS WP 3 ol NON, i Ni aN GRYSTAUNYH Ime r \ A ASS Lon ‘ \¥i ; | red S QO , ae \ NS i aan Ts cry Ka Re ee ; Et ee? NENG fF) aA FF aM D> ite aS Wy CRE 332 a, if wn WY re: s4hitks ais 33 cz a) \ Peay iiilpees \\ 323 fibiiistis tieseeee oe Off “THE BILLION: HTT Pee : feats sihlicGye b : BUBBLE SOAP” ey | \ H N “No mo’ steamin’, bilin’ 7 A back-achin’ Mondays” Ae o\ Pure White, Crystal White Sy ANNAN For washing clothes Sh 4 ASA AAS . ‘eet 'g. AAS NS aD Se Att {Nike \\F a ee, Oe) oho mee ee Ee: Don’t forget to pay for the Plain. deuler before the first of the year. Mray D. A. Ehas, of Vittsburg, Kanras, ix in the city visiting friends and relatives, Mis. Jameg « on the gick iat at thie writing, St. Jameg M. E, church, 9:45 A. M. Sunday School, Mise Lena Wilhams, Supt. 11:00 A. M preaching, 6:20 P.M, Epworth Leavuc, 7:30 7, M, preaching, Visitors and stiangers cordially invited. Rev. J In Rice. pastor, The attendance of the Macedonia Baptist Sunday Senoal was cightv five last Sunday, the subject of the lesson, “The Sin of AchanJ’ war very interesting, Clase No. 6, the Joung men's clase are endeavanng to have twenty-five young men present in thelr clase the fret Sunday in Jan- uary. All young men fiom 14 years ep me invited to come out ard help make ths number, The Sunday School will have a lo cabin thie year instead of a Christmas tree for Christ. mas, and atso an ercelient progiam Wednesday evening, Dee. 24th. Mis. W. E. Love has retureed from an eastended tirp to Kansa, City, Kan: sae, und Atchison , Kansans, She ree ports a very enjoyable time Mrs. G. Blackwell and a rumter &! friends, surprised her husband Mr, G. Blackwell, with a birthday party Tueusday evening, Tec, fth. At a late hour a deliciocy gne coutre lunca Was served and all departed for their respective homeg dedaiming Mre. Blackwell an ideal hostess. Mra. Jessie Kidd was called home from Pittsburg, Kansnr, where she has been ,faying with her sister, Mrs, Emma Ieaace, to the bedside of her mother Mrs, Sathe Martin, who is all. oe Mica Nettie Bradford, formerly ¢f thi, city, who has been in Wichita, Kansas, all the fall, is on the any and will remain until efter the holi- days ateover, After the musical rehersal at the residence of Miss Haily, Dee, 12th, a party of the city teachery formed a hhne party and attended the show at the Jetson, The party wa. chap- eroned ly Mrs. Patterson, Rev. VendT ou the Stare Wiest ary, oe. Wichita, haasas, Was in the oty I+t ween und held a meeting at the Macrae aw chuich three days ye Picachea all day at thie cnarch ard preached all day at thie chureh and preached at St, John Baptist church Monday muht, Surdie Baptist church Tuesday mirht and left for Parsons, Kansa-, Thursday evemng, We are alwaye glad to shake handy with Rev Van Leu, The Citizen's Torum met at Mz Canan Bapust chuuwk, Rev, oS King, pastor, last Sunday #fterronn, After the regular routme of burmers the Torum way addressed by Miss Rublie Thornton, teacher in Doug Jag builuirg, on the Geographical Con- dition of Africa, After an cffering Waa tahen to help defray the expen> Fex of the delegate, Rev, J, 0). Rice, to the Interstate. The mee ire ad- Journed to meet at the same "lace cn Sunday at 4:00 P.M. Prof W, A. Wilhams, president, Mise Lera Wile hame, Secretary, Rev Chas, Teal. of Indercndence, Kantar, way in the city yieiting Jaret ween. Eveibedy fe preparing for Christ. mas, th reporter would hhe fcr you fo remember und pay her a little. Kansas City Nurseries | GEO. H. JOHNSTON, Prop. (fhee 418 Ketiance Hid's.. Leth Phones 37@ Mate hansas City, Mo. and have the very Lect assortment in Good, Heavy Stoch. We have prow. ing in our Nursence at the present tune mere than eighty (80) varieties of Ornamental Tree#; more than 17% vardues of Ornamental Shrubs; 26 of Vines; 50 of Rovet, bevides a large assortment cf Evergreene, Murdy Merrenrial, Fruit Trees and Small Froite Will Be Pleased to Mail Catalogue on Request Sa _. es SS ME - cf , ‘ se Ng ‘ Sy | o. he eo BAH, 4 Fue aM .f, te = : eal uh Re ‘ snl ~— Se Fil er Re ZANE TH a8 ree wi | 4 wee a NL eget 2 AAG t Na, (BAe oe NW, joi. NY Beg ABBEN cz i hi LE a =z Sn: | le2ey " AG Rae Bz ofl Wy 1 7X OCHRE ZO, SG Ee (4 pga lBa- tea oe CO) LAS et WN i \"* OT ee, = “2 Le) <2 LE Wie SULT Z ee © oh nathdigigy oy a et OO QE ws we? W. F. SHEARAN, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating Any Place in the Central or Southwestern States. Ws FAST STNVENTS SIRFET TOPEKA, KANSAR Ng RA | ! ..The.. Ismert-Hincke Milling Co., tlard Wheat Flour Makers * “1-H” Best Patent ‘| Oe fas stood the highest test, and is Pure, Sweet and Wholesome 365 days in the year, See that your dealer handles it. Have no other | PORT RE MADE IN KANSAS CITY, U. S.A. | 9 Mme. Beard’s WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER Wt removes dandruff and ote Sata fre cf hte scalp and tahes 9 ts hink and inaher the Pair grey oct roft and Vcuutiful. Serd stamp for Pamphht Ste Mer Bow, Agente Wanted | MME M. BEARD, | 519 S. 16th St. ST, JOSEPH, MO. ye tk lt = Git = . ; *: * a , } + . elo yx 8 8 — MES #82, . wots - . Ses "4 i PAY 81x To Oni. G A mad twho could ladent a: qearter and get back 4 dollac | \and a halt woald thick be bad | setrack a good thing. ‘That le ; Jabout what @ farmer cag do tn | the handling of manure, Twen- | ty five conty’,worth vy acid phus- | Dhatcs added to th© stable wa: | mare will retnen 160 centa’ warth | ef crups. The Obto expertweut ‘ station hae: proved It, wang ; farmers have, fouud It td te no, ; aud yet mont of te Call ta Invent the qnerter or mate tht worse { mistake of falling to care for the manure at gil—Natloual Stu: | man aud Parwer ; FOUR SPUD CROPS A YEAR. ‘Spaniard’s' Methods May Be Good Fer Others to imitate Brom Rpatn comes tha port of a Bpaw/ard who grew four erpr of po tatu on tte name Inn tu twelve montls The popawes werd grown wy- der ordinary conditious, awl the groyud wae foppiileed with worse me fowre hye Vist, crue “Riotch seent portues, plptet Ang. 22 and dug Nov db ut fate alte, Atra and good qstdtz, ame end crop, acute aved potatoes, pli tat Nov, 8, (ily aod dug [rh “9 S42 Sale nine nad .epey gumd ton tty, thst erop, Keatcp gpl potuties, panted Feb 2t seul Big May 19, 0012, duege ‘dae andgawicd, better than ttwxe +f eventing) cone fourth srop Xpnateds seed pitatoos, planted Vay 22 sit t6 Aug. 10, 1012 poor yleit did jada emt! The grower attrituees the pwr qual ty Of the Inxt ceop tu Inferior wed lus ef waten for terization and ty averal very hot winds that provalied I. Tits: Dat, aa in other yours, th cmp of tts gane period tina heen a ued one, the low yield of 1912 dom not detoact fram the foantbility of the plan —Ruval New Yorker. FOES OF THE ROSEBUD. Got Alter the Fiy and the Slug ff Yeu Want te Save Your Flowers To deatroy the green My, culunion of which congregute an the yung growth ef the rusebraties aad ativk Ue Juteoe of the plant, aud otter tuw't peste, we spray the bunten with tobana dust affor wetting them oo the dant wit adhere. | We have also found frewb white hellehore dusted on the hushes @ very qoed remedy. «A alfttr enn be made by punching the cover nf a bale fag powder can Pull of suatl bules vod abl the che tn the eame manner A¢ a bait of pepper nliakar. Tho rove slug, a light xreen worm that eats the leaves, may be cuntrol- ted ‘by applying whale atl nunp. oue- fait pound ileqolved Ia four gallons ef'wator, The mae bug, a bard stet! Deetle tint eats the levver aml bios wenn and qreatly damages the rosen. te beet controtied by hand ptking or Kot king of on a sheet to the esrly moruing, Rorebusbes cou be kept quite free of tnuwta, however, by Bherally and frequently welvsitng with tobacco dust.—Rural Tite ' —— Keen the Calves “Coming.” Ribs culves wiust be kept “oclug.” whether they ak the cowa or are bend fed Sklar k calves grow strong ani turitty If given a chince Their mk bus to te clei and enongte efit) With ft they seed sometuing to ‘take the plwe! of the creun tit i gene Corn Is a cond aubstit ta O18 Relp abo Grovud daseord Li the ole fe fine, but tt costs too nth these bye Hor ctipgones att rew.tta core aad onta crushed together ac fine plein seen conmely, ground aud fot dry are Dard to best —lowa Maneste nt oF fund 97, Power Spraying? Bland eprayiiq ts more etpensive than power apraylag The cont varies aauch In dltgrynt cnas, depen tng on the cMiclensy .pf liber, conveolence omd other enuantiila, nud imneh de- pemdn on the apparatus weed The pemp whould fave vapacity to maine tafe high peeapure, aud the norzle must throw # fing eprny Tae re yttrementa ar (ho mame, for every clad of apray- tag -Faru Pryseees —_— . Handy, Trench Cleaner. + Me « nhort plove ut tinit roind post pecurely tac’ vn the curved alde with atingle Baris * abeet of heavy gal- vantred troa about Bttweo (aeues long. Hore @ tole ‘n the Blovk at ea eugle of almut forty five Menenni. Leow . ge MOOR ror eee ae y abeet of heavy gal ig i vantred tro abot " ‘ Stren (aches long on Bare @ tole ta the ty Blovk at ea engl vt of about forty five a wos degrees, deel envvgh to reretva a tong uandtis. Toh works very ‘eattefatuctiy.-Vara and Biroulte . “GOING TO LAW.” A conveyance of tand dewrihed as enolag with the aeunters of a non nariguble atten elves tite to the thread of the strowm in the abseme ef-s contrary Intention alaau by the deed Robinson Versus Wells, Ky 135 aw st Tn welling perwonel pryperty the gen erat raly [a thar where 20 miferepre- peutattona are mate by the seller in resus t to te’ quality or condition of the proerty the purchaser buye at hin own rin sing coanat revover dim akes on terount of teferts ar unsound Dew, but where walnea ar arth les are wal for fay) Pe law tuples a ware Senty on the part of the Unyer tac weds provialond sre wholemome ard Jt to ent, aud ple rule of buyer’ tak doen ait apply LAWRENCE. KANSAS Miss Janie De Priest, of Salina Kansas, spent the week end with Miss Carrie Davis. (The entertainment given at the Warren street Baptist church Mon: day , Dec. 13th, by the Topeka In. dustrial Glee Club, under the auspl. ces of the Men's League, of the War. ten otreet Baptist church, was 4 grand success, Mrg Bettie McCloud left Sunday avening for Ottawa, Kansas. Winfred Lexan, the infant daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Chit Logan, 485 Walnut St, N. Lawrence, died Sanday night, Dec. 4th, The funeral wag held from the home at 2:20, Taerday afternoon. The body of Mrs. Mary Parker, 5 years, was shipped here Monday, ftom Denver, Colorado, where she ded Dec, 7th, of heart trouble, Mrs. WPather wa, a former resident of Lawrence. The funeral eervicea were held from Leach and Power's Under: tehing rooms, Rev, G. N, Jackson, olficlated, Burial was ia Oak Hill Cametery. The funeral of Mr. Jack Walker, tke young man that wa, shot Sun- day night, was held Tuesday after-+ noon at 2:30, from the home of his pacents, Mr. and Mra, Sherman Wal- ner, 166 Deleware St, N. Lawrence. Mr. and Vira W.T. Eevoe left Mons dus for Mushogee, Ohlahoma for a short viwit Mixe Blanche Patterson ig ill at thi writing, Mr. George Sandburn I< making the read wuim for winter, Misy A. Ford spent Friday with Misy Carrie Davie, Mi, Roy Guham is head chef at a prominent cafe of N, Lawrence, but hig position fs interfering with his trips to Main St. PRATT. KANSAS, Just ten days until Christmac and everyone iy preparing fur a nice time, Mrs. Henry Gravey is visiting iclativey and friends, in Wichita, The many friend, of Mre. V. Bright, wre glad to see her out avain Mewers, T. W. Ganaway and Hurry Gravey were in Topeha lust weeh, attending the Sunflower Agricultur. ul Institute. Mrs. N. Gordon has returned home. Rev. and Mra. N. J. Stoke, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chay Alexander for dinner, Sunday. Misty Satah Jemes has purchased property in the South end of the city. Mra, WH, A. Russell, who hus been sistting relatives and friends in St. dobn, ix expected home thiy week. The A. M. E. und Second Baptist chinchee are cath preparmg exes tis for Christmas, The Nexro farmers, of Pratt and siciuty, have shipped fifteen car touds of cattle, ‘The following are among those who have billed from 1 to 4 hore since our fast writing: Green Wather, J.P. Russel, E.R. Martin, Henry Reid, Mosey Johnson, All of them remem- bered Rev, and Min N, J, Stokes with bach bone, pare ribs, how head, Tard und alse hame made sausage. PAOLA. KANSAS. | Mise Hattie Stone, of Puelli, Colo. rao, ix fn the city vastting her pare rents, Rev, and Mis, Carhugton. | The colored people of Taola will celebtate the Fifty Years af Nesro Freebom, at the A, M. E. euhich Friday esening Misy Zola B. Lowry visited her pare ent Saturday and) Sunday, She suse her ,chool Ie progressing n'cety at Holliday, Hon. ROM, Sh Thy, of Paola, and Mix, Verda McClure Gatewond, of Carbondale, Jackson County, Hhnors, were united in bonds of Holy Matn- mony, in PPaola, Dec, 10th, by dude McDaniels, The contracting ourties ale among yur most progressive and interesting people, Mi, Shelby by a prominent bustnext man and a rhiewd nnd gucceasful politicun, He has fought hix way, unaided fiom the dunks to an inviable place among the prominent men of his 1ace and xuntuined himself with becoming dig. nity,, E. M. Shelby buy, sure yauin und ‘writes more checks, than any other Negro in Kunsas., He tx identi- fied with every move that tends to advance hiy tace and is a (rue and tried many Hix bride comes highly recommended ax a cultured and re- fined lady, She wax educated at the Southern (now Normal University, and way the widow of the late Chas. Gatewood, She ty in every way, well equipped for the life companion of xo warthy woman ag Mr, Shelly. Mea shetty was organist and exector of the Hethel A. MoE church choir for reveral seats, and wag a factor in the social life of her city Paola extend, a hearty wercome ton woman of her plendid attainments and wish het and hethusband unbounded happi- nea und prosperity an life's jour neye OSAGE CITY, KANSAS, Miss Clara Morten waa in Topcha Wednesday, Dec, 10th, visiting rela. tives and frierds. The tadies of the Raptict church gave an entertainment Saturday even. ing, Dec, 19th, for the berefit of the pastor. The Mission meeting, held at the A. M. E. church, Sunday ufternoon, Dee. 14th, was largely attended. The Rose Bud Dramatic Club has revived again for the winter, and hope to give a very interesting play before the season is over. Mr. Thomag Clark has been on the sich list, Mr. Ferdinand Thompson, of Chi- ‘cago, ts home to apend Christmas with pis mother, Mrs, Carr'e Hadley. Miss Mary Garnett, who has been on the sick list for some time, is now Improving. Mr, Arthur Lewis, of Birmingham, was in Once, Saturday evening, Dec- ember 1th. An Epworth League was organized at the A. M, EB, church Sunday even- Inu. Thev insite all the young peo- ple to at4-nd and take an active pert in the meetings. The new officers of the Baptixt Sun- day School, elected for the ensueing year, ate ae follows: Mra, Chambler Lyons, president, Miss Landonia Tal- ley, secretary, Mrs. Robert Krisel, Mra Reba Krisel and Mrs, Mollie Garrett, Ist, 2nd and ted teachers, Rev. Harts Writes of the South! PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS, This city i lucuted Just 42 miles fiom Litile Rock. $. E. on the Athan- saq river, in Jefferson County and hus a population of about 18.000, with a Neuro pooulation of 8000 in the city and in the County there is ubout 33 Nerrovy to every white man, This is a very fine businesg aection, ‘one of the best cotton markets in the South, a fine railroad center, a number nf roads running to thie pomt, some of them being: Southern, Prisco and lion Mountain, ‘hig makes it quite ;# place, where labor 1¢ in vreat de- mand. The Negro is being the most preferred. He is almost given his choice ag to what he willedo, from a host black to a fireman on the rand and boiler maker in the shops, but ay in every other city, he is given less for hig work than the white man by 1-3. If he vete a job worth & or $90 per month he must pay the fore- man $15 or $20 to get the job and mote times thun one, the Negro has taught thi, same white man what he know, about the work, Everybody im- poses upon the Negro, he Is paid a «mull salary hy the Gentile ord when he goes ty town he ix robbed by the Jew, [It has been known, that men have gone into stores and these Jews huve made Negroee the goods Just because they came in the store, The Tandlord makes him pay 1-2 more rent than he does the white man, Now, before U yo further, for feur xome ‘one may say thi connot be true, [ want ty tell yea that T have the knowledge of what Tam «aying. Thad ay personal way of finding out thine matters that je rot necessmy ty be told, but what [say is true, Tam steading of the good the Negro t4 doing in the South and wanted to know some of the hilly he had to chim ty peach the fertile plains of Joy and sucess, and ghoutd Tas the most hortify ing adjectives, F could not make sou huow the truth if you should: nee there, therefore 1 tell you in a plain straightforward manner, He was Emancipated an £863, but he ix yet to he set fee in many purty of the South, ‘There ig a number of Negioos dos ing well hes, but it Ix at the sad wXpenae of ther own people, also it at then own mistake, while they are in husingas, they are not united enough to buy their own yoodsx at auch a Phice as to give then own people an advantage of the buying and selling pines. They must pay the huch price ta the wholesale dealer and then he must charge hic own racy more to make anything for himaclt, und those who trade with him, do it with race pide, This xame wholesaler may Jom hands with hi, white bother and under yell the Negio, ‘The plan tact wbout thi, matter wm, the Negro i, handicaped any way he yoox, Where he by compelled to trade with hia own race, prices wre xo high he ix hept down, Sothe of the wealthiest Nextoey in the South wie in thiy Uttle town but he is Niger John or Jack. Jf he owns a» good Inolding in the main part of town, which they do, and if white amen have affices am thir building, he sannot oftve there, ye must get other quarters, in fact he hay no right that the white man must respect The Profersionat Side, ‘Thi, is vere much respected here from the simple fact that the South ein white man wants but little to do “ith the Negro, enly for the money he has, and the Negro woman at night when the sun does not shine, ‘The dentints are doing well, the Docs tors have mont of the colored people's ‘ practice, the Lawyer is in demand and | ands plenty to do but like all other professional men, alway, add, up his bills In bly own favor, ‘This Is work. ing hard on them. The Minister fs making a mark‘ of improvement in every way, which speaks well for this God's called ap- pointment and profession. 1 have told you of the professional laborer jand his back sets, now comes the teacher In the public school. ‘This, the most abused profession of any in the South, Aside from the Colleges and private Denominational achool, you cannot depend upon 2 per cent of the teachers for @ ioral and Intellectual qualification, and what Is true here, Ig true in two thirds uf the schools In Arkansas, Louisiana, Miss- issippi and Tennessee. For an ex- ample, in a certain county in this State, there was one Negro who was able to pass most any examisation he wanted. A number of men who desired to teach in this County, went to him. Ie replied, “What is tt worth for you to pass of for me to pass for you and let you copy from me?” ‘They would fix their prices and he would pary for them and they would lve him about 1-2 of 1 of a months wages to get the «chool, This is one of the Ways of xetting xchools, The women get theirs through some | prominent white man, who they muat eave ae his madam or some mem- ver of the school Boaid. This pro- fession tn the South, 9 cases out of 10, le w diegince, There ute excep- tions und they are few. Those are cold facts, and cannot be denied by any man or woman In Pine Bluff, or any other city of it, kind | Now, to tell about the habit of difok Isa divgrace, Men and women cannot believe such things would be permisatle in a civilized Country, a® ‘ate being permitted In the face of the taw. Even girls and boys from 12 years and up, are going in and out of the suloon, from 6:00 o'clock in the morning until 12 and 1:00 0’ clock in the motning of the next day, ‘Sunday and Monday. | We have only one hope, and that ix, that God will here the crys of ‘the true hearts and send ielief to thig race, Youre for the Race, Geo. W. Harts os | The leading race journal of the Flowers Sent to all Parts of the the United States. 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MME, JOSEPHINE HALL, Art, 2615 Lawton Ave, St, Louis, Mo, The leading race journal of the race—The Topeha Plaindealer, . GOY, BIEASE ¥8 WILSON, We are proud to see fhis man Blease, who poses as the Governor of South Carolina and who continues to belittle the standing of the colored man to make capital and put him- self in a way to get a salary after eaining it and when & man hke him can make one like Tilman sick, it fs time for the people to say he I, do- Ing good work for the race. No sane Christisn man or woman would pay any attention to a man of the Blease type, for he is only helping the cause of the colored race and we wish we could find 11,999,000 his superior. South’ Carolina should do well to elect a man like him for U, S. Senator and the world would then see the type of the majority of the white people of South Carolina, who are [Democrats constitute, The loferior breeding |g easily detected by the sire. Toet class of white men in this coun- try who had the Negro phobia fs ‘falling out and I think Blease will be about the last one heard from. The following article is nothing but the braying of an ass: oe Spottanbuig, S. Cy Nov, 30.«Accept ing the chatenge of Senator Benja- min R, Tilman, who declared Gover- nor Cole N, Blease ought not to be sent to the United States Senate be- cause he would not support President Wilson, the Governor has undertaken to persuade the South Carolina voters that the President is unworthy of rupport. Governor Blease sounded the hey- note of the campaign yexterday when he pictured “nigyers” ay the bones of white women in government ser- ‘ice at Washington and denounced President Wilson for countenancing this alleged state of affairs. One thousand Anderson County farmers cheered Blease’y attack on the rest. dent, ‘ The Governor told his audience he proposed to show that Senator Elli- von D, Smith had done nothing In Washington but draw his $9,500 a year. Blease said that when he went to the Senate he would see that the coloied people in the government em- ploy were put in their propper places. Woodrow Wilson will not be elected unless he chanyrey his attitude toward colored people, the Governor declared umid applause.—Evx. NEGRESS JIS .BURIED .BESIDE WHITES. Vausual Tribute iv Paid ty Teacher in Indepenberre, Mo, Ineependence, Mo, Dee, 13,—An unusual tribute way puid to the mem- ory of Amanda Brown, a negro wo- mo* when her body wag permitted to be buied in Woodland cemetary here, whete lies the hothes of mem- vrs of the first families of this city, She was buried beside her father, Yum Biown, who though born a shive. way one of the mose forcible wharacters in the carly history of Independence, Brown's master paid ‘wey for extia work, By extrodinary Industry he purchased hig own frees dom and then his wife's, He set up busineng us a maker of on yohex, which sere im great dentand In those days by flenthters und emigrants over the Santa Te trail, and this businesy developed inty a wagon fac- tory. When the trail vegan to decline Brown tuined his factory inte a plan. ing mill, which made him a com furtable fortune, fig daughter be- came a school teucher and taught in a school named for her father, When he died it was decided that ay a special mark of respect he ghould be buried in the white cemetery and the same honor was paid to hig daughter ay u tribute to per work for the ele- vation of her trace. —o~ We consider the above article as an insult and injury to the :espected colored people of this country. It seems that buring w colored person in a white cemetery in the South is looked upon ag an honor by the white people of that gection of the country, We look upon it somewhat ag a dia. honor to be buried among people who owned our people as staves, sold than from the block and took mothers from their children and we do not think any respectful colored person would want to be buried by them, ax we do not think they will hear Gab- rlel when he gounds the trumphet. We do not see where they could call It a special mark of respect but could add that it waa a special mark of dintinction showing that a coloied wos mon hed been buried in this cemetery and placed on the tomb stone; “Here heg the bodies of two human beings Who were hought and sold to en rich those who live around them and Why committed all kinds of deeds to dishonor them.” It fs an annoyance to us to read such happenings in the South, when g poor old ex-slave dies and these gteat stunts are pulled off and a few white people turn out and they are buried in a white cemetery, We ash that the children of these ex-slaves be yiven the same privilege in law and at the ballot box and the same opportunity tp earn an honest’ living as the white children, no more’ or no less, A BARGAINI PORTY ACRES of good sweet po- tatoe and watermelon land, ented four miles from Topeka FOR SALL., This land will produce from 150 te 00 bashels of potatoes per acre and trom $76.00 to $100.00 worth of mnet- ons per acre, Address, a THE PLAINDEALER, er D Additional Local. We call attention to the ad, of Bira. Lucile Smith which appears elsewhere in this paper, She ts located at 1027 Kansas avenue, where she ls cone ducting a clean, first class roeming house for the accommodation of the public, She will appreciate your pat- ronuge anil render good service at live ang live prices. — WANTED! Mending and Darning’ —Hore a, specialty, Call at 1184 Lincoln St., or Phone 3473. —o— The Ministerial league will render a program at Saint John A. M. E. church Dec. 26th for the benefit of the Y. M. C, A, Watch for the program. ee If you are in need of a, party dress, suit or coat of the Itest style and very cheap call at 1021 W. Sixth St. or Phone 1095. — The choicest Meats, Tish, Game and Oysters, Vegetables, etc, are found at Mullen’s Market, 110 West Eighth street. Phones 3735 or 3736, and your order will recelve prompt serviceAdv. —o— It's worth your while to see the new freezing procexg Installed in Mullin’s Meat Marhet, 110 West Eighth St. Everything 4 pure and fresh. The price is reasonable and you can find everything hept in a first-class and up-to-now mathet, Phone 3735 or 2730,—Adv. —o— Madison school will own Topeka’ populur motign picture theatre, Thi Apex, all day Dec, 26. Five special teels will be flashed upon the screne ‘on this occasion, The children want a Victrola, now be a good fellow like the Apex hunch and asvist them by, purchasing a ticket, a ‘TO OMAHA SUBSCRIBERS, Mr. L. B, Thomas, of Lincoln, Neb., will be in your city soon collecting and soliciting busincess for The To- peha Plaindealer, Kinly respond to his Macedonian ery, ASBURY CHURCH NOTES. Rev. Walton Brown, Pastor. Mrs. V. Kobb entertained the Ludiew’ Aid Society at her residence on N, Madison atreet last Friday. The fade, spent a pleasant evening. together, ‘There will be x big Christmas tree ‘and progiom, Chiistmas Eve nh, ‘Mia, Laura Willams, the Sunday’ ‘School Supenintendent, fy sparing no pains in making preparations. Mr, G. B, Turpin is chairman of the pre Kram committee. Regular preaching services at 11:00 A. M. on Chiistmas day. The chott ha, ordered 4 xet of new choir chafrés A committee hag been appionted|to mahe tepairs and improvementa; on the church and are arranging to pst’ in a large number of electri¢ lights. Quite a group of memberg' and friends wave Rev. Brown a surprise on hig birthday. Mr. G. B. Tutpin, president of the Trustee Board,.jed® the purty, After the presentation’ of many valuable presents to the pastor and nddresves by several, cake and; cream were served. The pastor feels’ elated over this token of reapect, Mrs, Roxie Rutherford still holds the banner of the class leaders, Mr, Jack Wattleton was not able to be out on rally day and pay hiv assese-§ ment, but turned it in last Sunday, | He gays Asbury must retain its good name in debt paying. Mra, Della Smith, president of the Ladies Ald Society and Mrs, Mary Turpin, president of the W, H. M. Soclety, have combined their auxile laries to give an apron and food sale during the holidays, Mra, 5. 4. Stripling, one of our ac- tive stewards, hay been on the ate list, for several days, but is getting’ up acaln, traces oe een Rev, Stipling wilt hold pig fourt} Quarterly Conference on the Fou Sunday in the month, FOR SALE... 240 Acres Good Farm Land... bree miles from sicodemus, Kan. @ actes In cultivation, Good fs vectdence—never-failing water ¥ pty. 330 per acre—one-half raxh, Address, THE PLAINDE. meee woah = Ee