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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER PLEA FOR A SQUARE DEAL The following is from the Daily Oklahomaman, and handles the lynching proposition without gloves: "The lynching of the Negro woman over at Wagoner a few days ago is giving Oklahoma some fine advertising throughout the country, particularly in the North, East and West. In the South it seems that lynchings of Negroes are accepted as a matter of course and excite no surprise nor comment. There will be those who will charge, of course, that Gov. Cruce's commutation policy is responsible for the numerous lyncings in this state and seek to make it appear that a killer in the Governor's office would put an end to lyncings. The facts, however, belie such conclusions and make them appear as extremely weak excuses for frequent manifestation of barbaric impulse. The Wagoner mob lynched the Negress because it is the popular thing to do. It is understood that our prosecutors long since learned to shut their eyes to anarchy of this nature. Moreover, we must have some form of innocent amusement for the bloodthirsty. But the state is suffering no end of adverse criticism among law-respecting people everywhere because the mob spirit runs riot every time a Negro commits some dastardly crime. We are being held up before the gaze of the world as a bastard, sent-civilized people who observe the forms of law only when we find it convenient. "If it could be truthfully said that our courts and juries were remits toward the crimes committed by Negroes some excuse might be found for these numerous lynchings. But the contrary is the case. We have an abur lance of law for adequately punishing every crime committed by Negroes as well as whites or reds and courts and juries which met out justice with a stern hand. The conclusion is unescapable that we indulge in lynchings so often because as a race, we thrist for Negro blood and love the excitement which attends the stringing up of a black skull. Let us look out, however, that we are not met with a derisive smile when we say to a stranger that we are a civilized people. *** "Governor Cruce has commuted the sentence of Newton Henry, Negro, who was convicted of first degree murder some months ago, in the local courts, and the maximum punishment assessed. Henry will spend the balance of his days in the state penitentiary. "In commuting the sentence the governor tells us anew that he is opposed to capital punishment and expects to adhere to his policy of commuting death sentences to life imprisonment to the end of his term. What policy will be followed by the state after that time is, of course, a matter testing with the next governor. "The Oklahomaan agrees with Gov. Cruce that the state, no more than the individual, possesses the right to take away, whether it be the fair name of some idolized young or the breath of life of the blackest Negro in the state. The taking of a divine attribute is a right which tests in higher hands than may be found in this or any other state. "The only legitimate criticism which may be offered against Gov. Crice's policy in this connection has to do with his failure, when a candidate for the suffrage of the people of the state, to make known his views affecting capital punishment to the end that a different sort of a governor may have been chosen if a majority of the people were not in accord with the same. It is undoubtedly the right of the public to have a killer for governor if it chooses. We question the legitimacy of cheating its host for human blood through failure to inform it fully as to executive policies the same as dery it the right to take a human life as a toll for transgression. When the question involved having failed of being raised and duty bringing the governor face to face with moral responsibility, he will appear remote only to those who are in- capable of differentiating between human and divine right and who imagine that because the law—the written word of man—makes a thing legal it also makes it moral." He has shown to the world in the 15 years of freedom something of the latent forces which slumbered beneath his black skin. By work on educational lines he has wiped out 70 per cent. of illiteracy and the winning of permanent recognition in the varied forms of the highest mental endeavor. From tilling the soil and the production of food and food-stuffs to the highest industrial pursuits, such as carpentry, masonry, mining, manufacturing, forestry and many other allied activities the Negro is engaged. He has played a prominent part on land and sea in the naval and military departments in all the leading wars. The South is the natural theatre of the freedmen. The greater percent of them were born in slavery. Their rapid rise in the scale of human progress demonstrates the ability of the race to utilize the mite so sparingly doled out to him. There are over two millions of Negroes engaged in the agricultural pursuits, seventy-eight per cent of whom are located in the South. 28 per cent. of the total farmers in the South were Negroes in 1910, and 12 per cent of the total farm acreage was operated by them. His ability has been thoroughly demonstrated in law, medicine, dentistry and other scientific avenues. Over 26,000 books, pamphlets, brochures and monograms have been written by white authors on the Negro quest'on. The Negro has contributed 6000 books and periodicals, 7000 titles of songs and original music and musical compositions. There are hundreds of fine paintings and sculpture to be found as the result of his labor. He has fine churches, school houses, banking institutions, colleges and societies in which they take the greatest pride. They are the most patriotic of American citizens and are devoted to their land and flag, and the friend of the white man for whom they would lay down their life. They often feel the need of their white brother's friendship and kindly teachings for which they appreciate with greatful hearts. We give it as our opinion that the United States should never have interfered with Mexico, onl yin so far as would be necessary in getting our people away from there and let the Mexicans fight it out on their own lines. We have been talking peace and waiting while our flag has been insulted and our people killed. Have'r gone, however, this far we should walk right in and give them one of our old time thrashlines. It may do them good, but while we are parking the daughter of our folks continues. BETHEL KANSAS We are having splendid rains and the mendows look fine. Farmers are busy putting in their crops and with no bad luck, will reap a beautiful harvest. Wheat never looked better, and the variety and truck farms are in excellent condition. Mr G V Brown of Kansas City, Kansas who was out here at his country home down with the thomsonmation for three weeks, went to Eve's or Springs, Mo. for treatment. HANTER SPRINGS, KANSAS. Miss Dainne Gant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gant, missed away Sunday morning. April 19, at the home of her mother. She had been in bad health for about six months, but not until the last week had she been confined to her room. She will be sorely missed by her large one's of many warm friends. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MAY, 1. 1914. Two nunts, Mrs. James Clay of Cherryvale, Mrs. Charles H. Mott, of Kansas City, Mo., and two cousins, Mr. Henry Cox and Miss Jaunita Powell, of Kansas City, Mo., were in attendance at the funeral Tuesday, April 21st at 2:30 from Saint John's A. M. E. church. Rev. Uriah Cole, a life long friend of the family and Rev. Gillapie, the pastor, officiated. May angels guard her soul. NUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA. The Tulsa District Conference which convened at Bethel A. M. E. church on the 15th inst., broke the record of all others both spiritually and financially. The people spared no pains in cheerfully caring for the extra large delegation, and the Conference was graced with the presence of Bishop W. D. Chappell, who delivered an able sermon at 11 o'clock. Rev. Brookins and the church were very agreeably surprised by a donation of $50. Presiding Elder Kidd is greatly loved by the ministers of his district. From this place the delegation was joined by the delegates of the whole state and moved on to Tulsa in answer to the call of Bishop Chappelle for the Presiding Elder's Council and the organization of a State Convention of the W. H. & F. M. S. of the A. M. E. church. Many names were enrolled in this convention and the amount of $50 was paid for membership and representation fees. Those elected were as follows: Mrs. M. L. Brookins, of Muskogee, president; Mrs. M. E. Thompson, McAllister, first vice-president; Mrs. Ida Reed, Oklahoma City, second vice-president; Mrs. H. O. Johnson, Holey, recording secretary; Mrs. M. L. Parker, Wagoner, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Mary Kidd, Tulsa, treasurer, and the executive committee whose names cannot appear at this writing. Dr. James A. Johnson and his good people made it very pleasant for everybody. The work of Bishon Chappel's excelsis that of all the Bishops ever presiding over this district. Long may he live. GODFREX, ILLINOIS. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mutlock and baby, Urace, of Terre Haute, Ind., have moved to Rockyford, Ill. and have purchased them a small farm and have began to plant a crop. Mr. Joseph Cannon spent the evening of the 22d with Mr George Hindman and family. They spent a very pleasant evening. Miss Clara and Walter Green are spending a few days with Mr. Henry Snoddy. Mr. James Jackson was a visitor at the home of Mr. Joseph Perry a few days this week. Mr. Doney Perry and Mr. George Stewart spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hindman. The evening was pleasantly spent in music, games and conversation. Mr. J. Perry spent a few days at the home of of his daughter, Mrs. Joe Green. The W. M. B. club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery one day this week. The Rocky Park Tabernacle No. 80 held their regular monthly meeting on April 25th in Alton Ill. From Godfrey comes the news that Frank Smirres is organizing a company to go to war and that he puts in several hours daily drilling the recruits. The Cifton Hill School closed on the 21th. The year has been one of pleasure and profit to the students. The General of Miss Jessie Dathey was held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the Northside A. M. B. hurl h. The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Taff, Prayer was offered by Rev. Grant of the Alton Baptist church. The grantate lesson was read by Rev. J. A. Viney Mrs Dathey died in Chicago, 11. Tuesday the 21st and the body arrived in Alton the 21d. She leaves besides her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Dathey two sisters Mrs. C. Townsend and Mrs. Louis Valley. The choir sang some very choir relations for the occasion. The floral offerings were praised and heartful. The farmers are busy harvesting their asparagus crop. The prospects for a larger wheat crop in this section is fine. Miss Louise Myers spent the latter part of the week with her sister. Mrs. Ben Muttock. Mr. Joseph Hindman can be seen every Sunday morning on his wheel gliding over the hills and green valleys of Rocky Fork making calls and attending Sunday school and church. Mr. Baker Price, of Alton, and Miss Josie Green of Godfrey, were united in marriage on the 24th. Mr. John Johnson, of Upper Alton, was a visitor at Rocky Fork Sunday, also Dartha Evans of Alton, Ill. Mr. Oscar Swanson, of Woodriver, has accepted a position as asparagus cutter at the Olson farm. The country is certainly looking beautiful and many of our city cousins drive out to enjoy the fresh and beautiful scenery. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. Mrs. S. A. Kennell went to Port Scott on the 28th to visit a few days. Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Merriweather on the 27th, a boy. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Prof. W. F. King had business in Yale one day last week. Mr. Hal Grier, of Topeka, was in the city on the 25th and 26th on business. H. A. Williams has opened up a pool hall on West Main street. Rev. B. F. Berry is preparing to erect a hall on West Main street. Remember the closing exercises of Central school May 5th.. Admission 25 cents. The old settlers re-union will be held May 4th. Business of importance will be transacted. All are cordially invited to attend. BASE BALL AT JOLA. Sunday the Go-Devils, Iola's fast colored team defeated the Moran Greys in the opening game of the season at Electric park by a score of 7 to 1. The features of the game was the long and timely hitting of the Go-Devils and also the pitching of Murry, a youth who surprised the fans by holding the hard hitting visitors down to four hits and striking out eight men. Any team wishing games with the Go-Devils please challenge through The Plaindealer or write Arthur L. Grubbs, 110 W. State street, Iola, FORT RILEY, KANSAS. The Sixth Field Artillery left the post for the Mexican border on the 27th. Most all of the officers going to the school were ordered to join the regiments at once. We have in the post at present, one troop car, one detachment of hospital corps and 143 men of colored detachment. Everything seems lonecome in the post now. The colored detachment is doing general duty. Received a letter from Sergeant James in Honoura stating that the Twenty-4th Infantry is getting along fine. Sergeant James retires in 1915—thirty years. Corporal Borer left Fort Piley with horses for the Mexican Border. He is a member of the coloal detachment. We are all waiting for orders to leave for the Border and are anxious to go. Mr. N. D. Abludge defeated head cook, McClroy at checkers last week. He has earned the title of Villa. B. low and Marse Youseman, two land workers and industrial men called one day this week and showed their appreciation of a journal that is endeavoring to fight the race's battles by ordering the paper sent to their respective addresses. Let others follow their example. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Mr. Anderson Pence, of Independence, Kas, was visiting in Kansas City last week. While here he called on H.P. Loving and visited the Raw Valley Truck Farm Co., and was very much pleased with the start they are making. LENAPAL, OKAHOMA A successful rally be Ruth club No 1 on April 6th netted the sum $41.16 at the Saint Paul Baptist church. This club of eight members and each one is a worker. We are pleased to have Rev F. Bates of Hutchinson, Kansas as our pastor. He is a strong man, a plan, clean cootie minister. BINNLEY, NASAR Udon I'comun has returned from his work in burial and reports in a time and also that he likes the work. He says that he has the best deacon board he ever came in contact with. Mr. S. H. Wood was a very agreeable caller this week. Mrs. O. Jacobs is turning her attention toward chicken raising. The Union Literary society is simply doing fine. They have elected the following officers: President, Mr. Jacobs; vice president, Mr. Thomas; Secretary, Miss A. P. Freeman; Assistant Secretary, Miss S. Winchester; Treasurer, Mr. J. Gaines. All are good workers and will make the society a fine success. Rev. Miller was in the city this week. He was en route to Colorado. We are all lost for the presence of Mr. nd Mrs. H. Haskell. They have moved near Dodge City. Presiding Elder Payne will preach at the Church of God, the Lord being willing. Everybody in town should hear him. Mr. Caldwell and father met with a serious accident last week when their team became frightened at a train, and as they were between the track and the fence, the horses took the latter, upsetting the wagon and threw the occupants out. The elder Caldwell is 112 years of age, and of course was helpless in the misup; but a crowd soon gathered and lent aid to the victims of the runaways. Neither men nor animals were dangerously hurt. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Revival Fever.—The Eighth Baptist written the helplift of doing things—great things for "MART." OGLESVIE Well Known and Popu lar Sport Prepares For a Big Outing. A NEW MOTOR BOAT Friends Will Launch Craft in June. A Pandaler scribe dropped in on our old friend, Martin A. Ogelsvie one day last week, and found the the big champion of field sport banding over the engine of a high-powered motor bout, which he was endeavoring to set in order. Looking up he commanded, "sit A MARTIN A. OGLESVIE A 'Good Scout' and One of the Best known Sports in the West. down, I'll be through in a minute and we'll talk it over." The writer assured him that he did not want to detain him from his work, finally yielded to his desire that we sit down for a social chat and sport an agreeable half hour discussing the subject of fishing and other field sports, and by the way, Mr Oglesvie is an authority on fishing, hunting and trapping, and a conversation with him along this line. --- 1 Price $1 50 Per Year. A few weeks ago the church, after some of its devotees came to school and Women's M. I. sent to Africa, through the Foreign Mission Board, of which L. G. Jordan, D. D. is secretary, thirty-one dollars and eighty-nine cents. Many children bands are being organized in the church. Mrs. E. J. Thompson is doing a great work with the children. Mrs. H. C. Pumphrey, president of the Women's work, is progressive in the mission work. Mrs. Hettle Perkins has charge of the Volunteer club (not to go the Mexican border) but to go on duty for the church. Mr. Wm. Garrison, with a mighty host of friends, is making all necessary arrangements for a banquet on the pastor, Rev. D. B. Jackson, D. D., and wife, which will be a great pleasure to all concerned. Last, but not least, the church is at this time in a great revival meeting and many souls are being saved and lukewarm Christians are taking on fresh courage. Baptizing will take place about May 17th in the afternoon at 11th and Washington Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. C. C. Calloway, pastor of the Pilgrim Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo., is preaching and calling many to Christ. Our pastor, Rev. D. B. Jackson, D. D., is indeed glad of the success of the church in all the above mentioned departments of the church work. A. L. COLLINS, Church Reporter, 1052 Freeman Avenue. a source of much pleasure. He is a lover of this class of sport and owns the most expensive fishing, trapping and hunting outfit of any man of his race in the West, and including a high-power motor boat he recently purchased his outfit represents an investment of some four or five hundred dollars. About June 15th, Mr. Oglesvie and a party of friends will leave for a two weeks' fish at which time the new boat will be launched. Mr. Oglesvie is one of the most interesting and unique characters we have ever had the good fortune to meet. He is a fine speciment of physical manhood, and his facial expression tells the story that in his bosom beats a kind, sympathetic heart and that he is a man who will step out of his way to extend a helping hand to the "under dog." For years "Mart," as he is dubbed by his friends, has been employed at the D. O. Coe feed store, and he is well and favorably known to most of the business men and farmers. He is thrifty and enterprising, and at one time was a stockholder in the Apex, a motion picture theatre, but thinking that he saw bigger game ahead, disposed of his interest in the playhouse and invested in other business. Mr. Ogleswie has accumulated quite a roll of cash and is one of those fellows who is always got the dollars to invest in a proposition that will bring quick returns. He is honest, honorable and square in all of his transactions, and those who know him will accept his word as quickly as they would a banknote. If "Mart" stands good for a thing, though said, it will be looked after promptly. The Ogleslie home is the abode of joy and happiness. His sweet tempered wife and good natured sons strive to make each other happy, and a visit to their home will convince one that they are getting all there is in life. Mrs. Orleslie loves her home and family. She is not a woman of the "visiting" type, but finds joy and pleasure in making things pleasant in her own home, and when Mr. Ogleslie starts on one of his favorite sporting expedition, she is just as interesting in getting things in shape as Mr. Ogleslie ever dared to be. True, this is a happy, contented family. They have just what they want, attend to their own business and have a host of warm friends who wish them continued happiness and among them may be counted. The Plaindaleer The following gentlemen will accompany Mr. Ogelvie on his trip: "Dick" Porter George Charles, Ben Glasse, H. H. 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Rider spent several days oat to his farm last week. Rev. Borders returned Saturday morning, from Okmulgee. An eg hunt was the fenture at the Vinters home Sunday, A. Flemming has been somewhat inhsposed for the past week, | The delezates from the Elders’ ‘Councit: met Monday, Tuealay a purty of Ashermen were on the near by creeks. A revival waa commenced nt the Tirst Baptist church. N. Moore and son. of Ketchum, were in the city Monday. Those wishing to see the exhibit of the schools, call at Miss Venter’s room We request all parents to visit these exhibits. J, K, Finley attended the Reading Cirde in Lennpah, Triday. | JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. {fhe Mite Mission Circle wall imect Friday, May 1, at the home of Mrs. M.S. Johnson. . Mr. Abe Arhbury is on the sich list. . Rev. L. P. Greenlee entertained Thuraday April 24, at un ice cream social, and program, in honor of the Colored Mounted Service School, at- tended by the soldiers and their fam- ilies and friends, The address giv: en the soldiers by Mr. Henry Crews in behalf of Rev. Greenlee, were excellent and to the point. The re- sponse by Capt. Stevenson in behalf of the soldiers, was also good. Mr. Wately also had an extra good pro: vram prepared. This being the first of its kind to be given in this city, it was well appreciated by the sol- diers of Fort Riley, our noble sons of America. Mrs. Josie Mason, who has been ‘on the sick list, is much improved at this writing. It is rumored that the M. S. S. detachment may have to leave at any moment for the Mexican border. Many of the soldiers’ families, as well ag their friends, hope that Dame rumor is wrong for once. Sergeant Smith, of M Troop, 10th, and wife, who have been in the city for the past three weeks the guests of relatives, left Saturday, April 26, for their home, PAOLA, KANSAS. Miss Willie Dillard, one of Paolar most popular young ladies, has gone to Oklahoma City for an uniimited stay. Miss Lentha Davis of O-awatomie, was In the city several days last weeh, the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mis, R. M. Shelby, Miss Zola B, Lowry, daughter of Prof, and Mrs. GW, Lowry, closed ab very successful tarm of school Thursday, April 23, at Holliday. Miss Lowry received the commenda- tion of the school Board and was re- clected for another term of eight months, Vaola needs a few more men lhe R. M. Shelby, who in a quiet, but forcible way, stands up for the rights and fair play for his race. Mrs, K. P. Bond, in the absence of one of the members entertained the Woman's Mite Missionary Soclety Thursday afternoon, April 23. The Society is always pleased to meet with Sister Bond, A dainty luncheon was served. Albert Wilson, wao has been sick at his brother's, Ben Wilson, for reveral weehs, died Monday, April 27, Tuberculosis was the cause of the death. He was born and raised In Paola, but had not made his home here for many years. Funeral ser- vices were held at the Second Bap- tist church and his remalns were laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery. Mre, R. M. Shelby entertained the Daisy Art Embroidery Club at her residence, on East Kaskaskia St. Saturday afternoon, April 25. Special fentures were story-telling, vutter revipe nnd butterfly drawing, Prizes “were awarded Mis, Mildred Shocks pay and Mrs Ellen Smith, Mbs« Leahi Davie of Osiwatomie wasn cy sitine avert, An eseeltent lunch wo mived and Mia, Shelby mide t fat at home by her ger lal smi'es ob dolly marner, GODPRRY, ILTINOTS, Mi. Andrew Teiae and her three allen, have gone ta Collinsville, ML. to visit her mother, Mrs, Elen M Gee, Mra, dare Green of Alton, Th. «ime aut to Rocky Tork on the Lith. ea visit her daughter, Mrre, Mary A Windran, Mr, Frank Kennedy epent a few days visiting his father, Mr, I, Ken- nedy, of Carleton ml. Me, Henry Snoddy remain« quite sick at this writing. Miss Eva Cannon continues to Improve in health, Sunday, April 19th, was the third Quarterly Conference mecting day at the Rocky Fork A. M. E. church. Rev. Chas, Young preached a grand sermon at 11:00 a.m, and at 3 p m,, the pastor in charge, Rev. J. W. Tif, preached a very forceful ser. mon. Scripture lesson, Matt 17 and 10% Psalms in conjjunction, We had our Claes meeting, which was very Interesting. (fhice persons went up to the frent for prayer. The Suns day school is doing very nice indecd. Mr. ant Mrs, John Hawkin« and Miss bana Hawhins were visitors with Mre. Joveph Green anat week of Delhi, M1. Among those whe came up frem Alton, Ul, to attend the Quarterly meeting were: Mrs. Jane Green, Mrs Florence Cannon, Mre John David: son, Mra, Martha Holdman, Mr. and Mre, Vanderburg, Afr, Buher Price and John Walker, of Wood river, hy Mr. and Mrs, John Hawkins, of Delhi, Ill, It was very cold and disagreable, but the congregation wae large. The wenthce te fine row and the farmers are putting in good time planting their spring crops, Mr George Hindman is on the sick list. GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA, Mr. Tn. J. Turner of Boley. was in the city Wednesday, enroute to Ardmoie. Mra, A. R, Dobbins has returned from a trip to Tulsa, Mr. S. G. Garnet, an honored citl- zen of this city, died Friday, Apnl 24, and was buried Sunday, the 26th. Mrs. S.C. Long, after a long ill- ness, died Tuesday, April 21. Her remains were interred at Victoria, Texas. Dr, C. A. Sneed, Prof. Hogan aad Pearson, were Suncay visitors from Langston. Mr. K, Wagner Garrett of Kunsas City, Mo., is in the eity, ABILENE. KANSAS. Mr, A. B, White visited Chapman Saturday, | Born to Mre, M. Shavers, a fine ‘boy. Mother and baby are doing nicely, Mrs, Emma Gaines of Topeha, vis- ited the Dauchters of Tabor Thurs- day and beautifully addressed them. | Mrz. George Hawkins, 1. Jordan and Bryant, were visitors here, Sun- day, Mrs. Frank Smith is on the sick list. Sargent... s e and Hincaid Fine Groceries and Meats, Fish, Oys- ters and Poultry. Both Phones West 78% M13 Nth KANSAS CITY, KAS When tn Omaha THE: PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop (2 Blecks So, of Union Ststion) —CAFE IN CONNECTION — Meals st All Hours. Fhone Douglas 4446 1014 36-28 Sovth 11th St. OMAHA, 3 : NEBRASKA MAIR—WALR—HAIR EAST INDIA HAIR MAGIC TAIYLAH The ealy Heir Oil made in India, aud imperted te*the United States Guaranteed te premete the grewth of the Hair and the functions of the “Sebsecens” glands. Cures dandruff and prevents the hale from falling out. Pesses softening: and straigh- tening qualities. 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RESOURCES. — Loans and dissounts,....9614,507,68 Capital etockssseereesene$100,009.00 Overdrafts cesovesencecs 2,972.88 Surplug fund..cccossssee 100,000.00 U. S. bonds at par.cosess 16,837,289 Unduided prefitsss.ssee0 16,837.29 Banking house, turniture. Circulation sessevreseeee 100,000.00 und Ayturenseeereenere 40,000.00 Deposits sesccovseevesee 699,780.72 Cash and sight exchange, 259,138.06 Tot cereccecenvecen FI NNG618.02 Total sesccevevesevesee$l,016,618,03 | The above is correct. R. 1M, BRADLEY, Caxhier, | THE DURLAND - SAWTELL | FURNITURE COMPANY Anthea Ste Tew ‘ Furniture, Piencs, Victor Talking Machines eins Records. Undertakers and Embalmers. Ti7-119 WEST SEVENTH STREFT, JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS The J. E. Baker Mer. Co., Garden City, Kansas. TIM: COLORED PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they are Politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinetion between white and black people. We apreciate your bust- nees and want, There are good and bad eople of all colors in every come munity. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, te be settled every week or Month as the case may be. Those who do noe pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they are white or colored, rich or poor, 'Etfel ¥sPshen Feel Cie . . The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. Thirty Years in the Milling Business... So we think we know how to make GOOD FLOUR. [Insist upon . having the BEST, Manufactured by The Shellabarger Mill and Elevator Company, SALINA _ - - KANSAS. “THE ONE PRICE CASH STORE” VAN LEEUWEN BROS., “BETTER MERCHANDISE FOR LESS MONEY.” UP.TO-DATE—HIGH CRADE High Grade Clothing, Shoes, Hats and . Furnishings for Men, Boys, Children. “LAIMES’ SIIOLS AND HOSIERY A SPECIALTY,” Junction City, Kas. - Wagoner,Okla. 4 os RSH PACIFIC IRON: | MOUNTAIN BETWEEN TOPEEA — AND — PORT SCOrs, PITTSBURG, WEDD CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeke at 9:00 a m F, E NIPPS, Ticket Agent Phone 371. THROUGH TRAIN SERVICR H. T. GEEDER,M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG, —!— KANSAS Office: 12445 E. Third St., Phenes: Oifiee 1475; Res. 1945. —Diseases of Women 9 Specialty — Hoenn ee ee eee nee e mamma D.W. HAINER, | DRUGGIST. Druge, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Tort and Fancy Articles, Vine Perfumery, Rooke ond Station. ery, Cigars, Tobucco and I'Tpes, NYAL'S FAMILY MEDICINES. £03 Commercial St, Phone 326, EMPORIA, KAN ECKE’S 1 amy COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, 943-945-947 Massachusettes St. FURNITURE, RUGS, LINEOLUMS, SHADRES, HARDWARE—in fact Almost Everything. LAWRENCE, KANSAB, ee Eat or Sleep? then... _ When in Kansas City and wane first class service and & fine place te stop, call on Mrs. Josephine Daves, $17 Minnesota avenue, Kansas Clty, Kansas. WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS —and want a— FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON MRS, GW EL BRAXTON, 915 E. fMuerfano 8t., COLORADO SPRINGS, —:= COLO, Pace hl ict —For— Sale or Trade $00-Acres Farm fn Stephens County, 8 miles North west of Hucoton, Will trade for Ken sas City, Kansas property, Address, (MISS) L A WILLIS 1935.N, 3d St, — Wensas City,Kas, Capital Stock.....$50,000,10 Surplus (earned).....75,000 10 Profits (earned).....22,563,58 Circulation .....48,500 00 Deposits .....823,206,64 Total.....$1,019,270,22 We Invite Your Business A. H. DENTON, President. GEO. D. ORMISTO W. H. SMITH, Ast Cashier. R. A. BROWN, CA The New Era Millin ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Total.....$1,019,270,221 Invite Your Business N. President. GEO. D. ORMISTO Ast Cashier. R. A. BROWN, CA New Era Millin ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. A. H. DENTON, President. GEO. D. ORMISTON, Vice Pres. W. H. SMITH, Ast Cashier. R. A. BROWN, Cashier. The New Era Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAN. POLAR BEAR MANUFACTUR The New Era Mill The Bank of Of Wellington A Good Place to Bank. Capital Starts an Account in Our Savings on all Savings REMEMBER— NY EARNED—START NOW A good place to Bank. MANUFACTURED BY New Era Milling Co. Bank of Comm Of Wellington, Kans. Please to Bank. Capital Sack $50,000.0 Account in Our Savings Department. Savings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAV ED—START NOW AT BANK OF to Bank. The Bank of Commerce A Good Place to Bank. Capital Sack $50,000.00. One Dollar Starts an Account in Our Savings Department. We Pay Interest on all Savings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a good place to Bank. E. B. ROSER, Pres. CHAS. P. HANGEN, Cashier A Splendid Opportunity Stock For S Kaw Valley Trust (INCORPOR Growers and Shippers of tables, Sweet Potato P per and Cabbage P and Water References: Commercial National B Commercial National B and Opportunity For Stock For Sale in the Valley Truck Farm (INCORPORATED.) and Shippers of Early G sweet Potato Plants, Tom and Cabbage Plants, Pot and Watermelons. Commercial National Bank, Independence Commercial National Bank, Kansas City. Growers and Shippers of Early Garden Vegetables, Sweet Potato Plants, Tomato, Pepper and Cabbage Plants, Potatoes and Watermelons. References: Commercial National Bank, Independence, Kansas. Commercial National Bank, Kansas City, Kansas. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS General Offices: 117 West Sixth Street Agents: J. P. MAYNARD, 2330 Vine REV. G. T. MOSBY, 2404 H Free! Free! F AGENTS WANTED! 17 West Sixth Street—H. P. EWING AYNARD, 2330 Vine Street, Bell Pho G. T. MOSBY, 2404 Highland Avenue. Free! Free! Cata! Late TS WANTED: FINE CREDIT General Offices: 117 West Sixth Street—H. P. EWING, Manager. Agents: J. P. MAYNARD, 2330 Vine Street, Bell Phone East 2330. REV. G. T. MOSBY, 2404 Highland Avenue. Free! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of AGENTS WANTED FINE CREOLE HAIR ```markdown ``` Box 298 Shreveport Creole Switches 25c Each; 21 Inch 5 berger H. gerger H. GEM Fry and Meat M leapest and Best P in City Trade F. O. Box 298 Shreveport, La. 29 Inch Creole Switches 21c Each; 21 Inch 50c Each. 29 Inch Creole Switches 25c Grocery and Cheapest and in City Grocery and Meat Market Cheapest and Best Place in City Trade 502-304 WEST TENTH AVE. PHONE 310 --- Fritz J. Leuenberger T. R. Leuenberger OUR Business GEO. D. ORMISTON, Vice Pres. R. A. BROWN, Cashier. a Milling Co., CITY, KANSAS. Manufacturers of "Polar Bear" Flour THE BEST FLOUR for family use. Insist on your Dealer giving you the best -- that is "POLAR REAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL. and X. T. C." OF Commerce Bington, Kans. Capital Sack $50,000.00. One Dollar Savings Department. We Pay Interest OFFER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PENOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, H. T. HARBAUGH, V-Pres. G. E. HARBAUGH, Ass't. Cashier Unity For Investment Sale in the Truck Farm Co. (CORPORATED.) Ss of Early Garden Vegeta o Plants, Tomato, Pep- e Plants, Potatoes termelons. Bank, Independence, Kansas. Bank, Kansas City, Kansas. L. A. Robinson, President. W. R. Carter, Vice President. W. C. Hueston, Treasurer. H. P. Ewing, Secretary. Robt. Turner, Assistant Treasurer. George McNeal, Assistant Secretary D. B. Jackson, Auditor. Nick Chiles, Assistant Auditor. C. H. Calloway, Attorney. Street—H. P. EWING, Manager. Vine Street, Bell Phone East 2330. 04 Highland Avenue. Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of FINE CREOLE HAIR 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 than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for catalogue IT IS FREE SAM WILL LR, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO., Shreveport, La. 25c Each; 21 Inch 50c Each. EM Meat Market and Best Place y Trade --- H. E. Leuenberger H. L. Klopfer. PHONE 310 SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Mrs. John Haywood is the only one of color who is enjoying the luxuries of an electric car. Many of her friends are rejoicing, for Mrs. Haywood is quite generous in sharing her blessings of this world's goods. Mrs. Trella Bedell Turner is here from Pueblo, Colo., on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bedell. Miss Mayme Scott will visit in Lebanon, Mo., her old home place for a few days. Mrs. Calvin Stephens on last Friday afternoon very royally entertained the Woman's Musical and Literary club. There was a very large attendance and the afternoon was spent most delightfully. Beautiful quotations from Ella Wheeler Wilcox were given in response to roll call. The Smithson division rendered a most excellent program The judges, Merdames J. M. Harris, Jessie Chamberlain and I. B. Johnson, who had previously been selected by the presidedn, Mrs. Jackson Jarrett to decide which division rendered the better program, as she had decided to give the captain of the best division a prize. As the prizes had been so closely contested, the judges could not decide, so by the chance of drawing the highest number, Mrs. William McAdams won first prize and Mrs. John Thomas Cooper the second. The hostess, Mrs. Stephens, also gave prizes for the best quotations. Mrs. Jackson Jarrett, the president won first prize and Mrs. William Bruer second prize. A delicious three course menu was served in abundance to the visitors. Mrs. William Baker, Mrs. Harrison Thomas were among the visitors. The next place of meeting will be at the home of Prof. and Mrs. William McAdams. The Mothers club held a very interesting meeting at Lincoln High school on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Angeline Denmings, the domestic science instructor will entertain the mothers, teachers and visitors at the meeting in May. Mrs. J. A. Thompson has recently made several trips to Saint Louis to undergo an operation. Since her return home she is reported as being much better. LEXINGTON, MISSOURI Miss Jeanetta Woodson has returned home after closing a successful term of school at Dober, Mo. She arrived here Tuesday night. Little George Williams was thrown Friday afternoon by a larger boy running into him while engaged in a ball game. He received a huge cut DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5.30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8.30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSA Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night Office and Residence 720 Kansas Ave, Rooms 5 and 6 PHONE 3987 Office hours: 9.30 to 10:30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon 912 Krusar Ave Residence, 128 Buchanan St Rest area phones: AT 11011-4 Ind 2899 fee DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon Premining Physician of the Knights and Officer of Protection Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases. Office and Residence, 927 Madison St Rail phone 100 Both phones 774 Res., Bell 649 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D Physician and Surgeon. Office 734 Kansas Ave., over Gibberd Drug Store, across from Throon Hotel Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence 1535 Van Buren P First Class Accommodations. Hot and Cold Baths. Fifth St. Hotel, Mrs. J. W, PROWELL, Prop. Show Troupe A Specialty. Electric Lights. A East Fifth St. Phone Main 100. on his nose, and was unconscious for nearly two minutes. Dr. Ball was called and attended the injured lad and he is now improving rapidly. Mrs. Dora Waters, of Kansas City, has spent three weeks with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jennie Hawkins and also her uncle, Mr. Robert Douglas. She departed Monday morning far her home. Mr. William Schaffer, one of Lexington's most highly respected citizens passed from this life to the one beyond Wednesday morning at 4:40 o'clock. Mr. Schaffer was a man of strong personality and was always ready to help someone that was in need. When in trouble you could always depend upon him to lend a helping hand. He had been ill since last December, and suffered much pain. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church and the U. B. P. lodge. He leaves a wife, two daughters, one grandson and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his demise. The entire community extends the greatest sympathy to the bereaved family. YALE, KANSAS. Miss Clara Gipson, who has spent a few weeks in Vinita, Okla, has returned, accompanied by her aunt and little niece. Mrs. Sallie Knight is on the sick list. Splendid services were rendered at the A.M.E. church by the pastor, Brother Edman, and wife. Mrs. Turner, from Edison, spent a few days in the city among friends last week. Miss Sublett and Mrs. Lewis attended revival services in Pittsburg last week. HAMPTON'S ANNIVERSARY. Hampton W., Va., April 29.—Mon. William H. Taft was elected president of the Hampton Institute Board of Trustees to succeed the late Robert C. Ogden, who had served for many years the cause of education through Hampton. Mr. Taft, at the forty-sixth anniversary exercises of Hampton Institute, presented to the trustees the candidates for certificates and academic diplomas. He declared that the Negroes should use the economic freedom that they have and work along honest, industrious lines. Dr. Samuel C. Mitchell, president of the Virginia Medical college at Richmond, delivered the "Robert C. Ogden Memorial Address." He paid a hearty tribute to the man who had an abiding faith in the common man, in the common school, and in public taxation as a means of improving economic and social conditions. "Gifts to the nation," an evening present, showing in future and song the contributions of the Indian and the Native to American Life; a demonstration of Hampton's practical training for farm life; an automobile tour among "the schools in the background," a "pilgrimage" of Northern friends; Dr. Hollis H. Priskel's annual report as principal on Hampton's vital relation to the public; an address by Mr. Taft on "The Mexican Question" -these were some of the interesting incidents of Hampton's anniversary.-Hampton Institute Press Service. Mrs. C. C. Skinner visited Miss Anna Williams in Parsons one day last week. Rev. H. T. S. Johnson, of Muskogee, Okla., was in the city a few last week attending to church business. Don't forget the great reunion at the Muldoma Baptist church beginning May 25th and closing on the 1st. Rev. H. R. Wilson, the great owner of Audunne, Okla., will be here and several other noted men from Lewis. Mr. R. can be returned to her house in Pittsburg after remaining with her daughter a few days, who has been very ill but is now on the mending list. You that owe for The Plaindealer we don't you pay for it? Well I have not got the money just now! No when it comes to paying for the Pouleau but you have it for other things. Be real nice and pay the agent or send same to the office. Don't wait for the agent to look you up, you get out and look her up or let phone 1746 The I. S. L. Art club met the day afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Dawson, 120 E. New street. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent in the usual fancy needle work and at a late hour the hostess served a dinner lunchroom and the club ad bonned to meet at the home of Mrs. I. A. Dodd. Mrs. Jane White, who sent to Kansas City and had an operation performed has been brought home and at this writing is slowly improving. Her sisters, Mrs. T. homel and Mrs. Ada Johnson brought her home. Rev. D. A. Jefferson has returned from a month's visit in Texas with W. H. STALONS..... Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Stoves, Pictures, Etc. YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD HERE. relatives and friends in Anderson and Houston and his home in Bryan and many other places. Rev. Jefferson says that he loves Texas, but the truth of it is he loves Kansas better. His members and many good friends are glad to welcome him back. Misses Frankie Robinson and Beatrice Maddox are numbered among the sick. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. Presiding Elder Payne arrived in the city Friday morning saying that he was imploring Jehovah for rain. The pastor wanted the Lord's will to be done but was not very anxious for an over abundance of rain, however it came in torrents on that day — never the less the services all day were glorious, both spiritually and financially for those who were intercepted by the rain sent in their compliments so that this proved to be one among the best quarterly meetings of the present administration. The district steward was too ill to be present but her influence was felt both in the quarterly meeting and the quarterly conference. Bio W. J. Hait, who will celebrate his seventy-fifth anniversary on the 9th inst., was one of the most active and pleasant worshipers in attendance on the quarterly meeting notwithstanding the cloud bursts of rain. Sister Lena M. Pennington and her two little sons, Frank and Charles did not miss a service during quarterly meeting. Rev. G. P. Henderson and wife braved the rainstorm and attended quarterly meeting, but the rest of their congregation were blocked by the rain. Mr. George E. McCune will leave shortly for an extended trip through the great northwest including Canada Dame Rumour has it that he will bring back a bride. A DRUG .. AT YOU Phone or Mail A wire from our store to you that you practically have a c Phone your order and if you a delivered promptly by messen g you will Receive Goods by next mail. When you want prices, remember your phone, delivery. T. W. C WHOLESALE AND Phone 16. C. H. CA Midland Me All Kinds of Meat 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. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISE Phone 16. Salina, Kansas C. H. CAMPBELL. Midland Meat Market All Kinds of Meat at the Best Prices. $100.00 in Gold .... To our customers in the next QUICK-EASE LINIMENT, Arms or Legs bent with retained in one hour; Womb d 24 hours. No matter where a chance to get $100 in G Boley. Special $10 IN GOLD greatest number of bottle WANTED AT ONCE. For To our customers in the next 30 days to advertise our QUICK-EASE LINIMENT, the Great Pain Destroyer. Arms or Legs bent with recent rheumatism straightened in one hour; Womb derangement set aright in 24 hours. No matter where you live you have as good a chance to get $100 in Gold as customers here in Boley. Special $10 IN GOLD to the agent selling the greatest number of bottles over 100. 20 AGENTS WANTED AT ONCE. For further information THE BOLEY MF'G & DEV. CO., --- Furniture ..Sale.. 40. KANSAS AVENUE Phone: 014 116-New 1. Address Lugrand Building We are offering to give all customers 10 per cent. on all new goods for the month of March. We have a complete line of New and Second Hand Goods and trade new for old. Call in and Figure with us. PHONE 1724 The rally and basket dinner on the 26th ult., at the First Baptist church was a success. Rev. Roey, the district missionary, preached us two wonderful sermons. Rev. Bowers, of the A. M. E. church and his members came over and helped in the tally and the members of the Baptist church wish to thank Rev. Bowers and his members for their kindness and loyalty to the church. The program in the afternoon was pleasing, well rendered and a credit to all who took part. The installation services were omitted as Rev. Leighty, who was to be installed as pastor was absent. The amount raised during the day was $17.11. WARNING TO THE PUBLIC Beware of one Howard B. Bardean who has credentials authorizing him to solicit business for The Topeka Plaindealer. You are hereby notified not to transact any business with him. He is a defaulter and embezzler of several dollars, which he collected and converted to his own use. He is about 5 ft. 5 in. in height and could pass for a half breed Indian or Mexican; very talkative and represents himself as being an instructor of motion picture plays. He is very much infatuated with young women and is quite a "masher." Anyone seeing or hearing from him will favor us greatly by reporting same to this office. I offer for sale my barbershop three chair combination-3 Bath room prolean tubs, Cigar case and stand. Laundry branch. Space for pool tables, etc. My business is well established having been in same block fourteen years. My reason for selling is on account of my health, must go to a warmer climate. I offer entire fixtures at a bargain. Address or call in person J. B. Lester, 657 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. LLAVENWORTH, KANSAS BOLEY, OKLAHOMA Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka at Second Class Mail Matter. All persons writing to this office for information concerning themselves or their interest, please send 2c stamp for reply, as we cannot furnish information and postage. STATEMENT of the Ownership, Management, Circulation, required by the Act of Congress Aug. 24, 1912, of The Topeka Plaindealer, published weekly at Topteka, Kansas. Editor, Nick Chiles. No Corporation. Nick Chiles, owner, Known handbelters, nont. Known benefactors, home. Sworn to by Nick Chiles, April 3rd, 1914. W. HERBERT JAMISON, (Seal) Notary Public. Commission expires Feb. 3rd, 1915. Subscribed and sworn to. Continue to read, study, labor and by your conduct let the world know there is a remnant still in the heart and brains of old Afric's chony sons and daughters. It was no importation nor invitation, but downright national abduction which planted the black race in America. This is his home; he has helped to build it; he has proven himself capable of great things, and here he should remain—not abused, maligned and wantonly murdered, but upheld and protected by the law of this country. The election this fall will be one of the most exciting and hotly contested political engagements ever fought upon the historic fields of Kansas. The guns are being put in position ready for action, and we are proud to say the Negro will be to the front, well prepared for the battle. The colored voters of Kansas have gathered many lessons in the past political battles, and having accumulated more diplomatic knowledge will exercise greater judgment in the use of his franchise. New York has organized a regiment of colored troops ready for the Mexico situation should Uncle Sam need them. Several places in the South are doing the same thing. The Negro can always be depended upon when, his country calls him—under any and all circumstances, but would it not be a good thing to send some of those worthless lynchers of innocent black men down there to step Mexican bullets? The black man is too valuable to be wasted, while we can spare a few of those cowards who assault honest colored women and lynch black men. JUDGE CLARK SMITH Men of character, honor and official ability are sometimes hard to locate, but we are proud to state that Kansas possesses a few of the rara avis. If not imposing upon the modesty of our Supreme bench we would like to mention Hon. Clark Smith as a learned gentleman of marked legal ability, sterling qualities in all that go to make up an honorable man; a man of irreproachable character and unswerving devotion in his relations to his fellowmen. As a hurist of the highest type has been demonstrated to our people during his term in office. The people need him in the chair once more and he has concluded to make the race for re-election. JUDGE HENRY F MASON JUDGE HENRY F. MASON, Justice on the Supreme bench of the State of Kansas, is a gentleman too well known by his co-workers and constituency to need much comment. He has tailed his offers to the letter, with credit to his legal ability, fidelity to his obligation and justice to the people of the state. His past record as a jurist is above criticism and his every move has been marked by motives of honesty and uprightness, and his decisions have contained no flaws. Having served the people so faithfully the past years, a call has been made on him, asking that he come out in the nice arm and have the honor and pleasure of returning to the place he be in, should honorably and freely. Never in the history of the world has the glorious powers of Africa required the original protection them are obtaining at the present day. They are attracting the attention of the leading statesmen and scholars of America. One of the largest gatherings of distinguished men and women, white and colored, will take place in Baltimore, May 3rd, 4th and 5th under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People. Both white and colored speakers will be on hand. Southerners will be there in numbers, prominent statesmen, able divines and social workers. Chief among the Southern workers will be found that gifted Southern lady, Miss Adelene Moral, Mrs. Robert La Palette, wife of Senator LaFollette, from Wisconsin. Our race is certainly edging to the front, and in a few more years we will be enjoying the well earned rewards of years of patient waiting and untiring energy. General Don Pancho Villa, now leading the revolutionists in Mexico, name shr shr shr shr shr shrlm is an Afro-American. His right name is Spencer Young. He has a brother in Baltimore by the name of Rev. Alfied Young, pastor of the Whatcoast M. E. church. General Villa was born on a farm near Cambridge, Md. He is well educated and it is said that he was a born military genius. He served in the Tenth Cavalry, United States Army fifteen years. General Villa is the hero of Mexico and shows to the world what American blacks can do when given a chance, they would prove themselves as wonderful as Hannibal or any of the great generals of the world. THE KAW VALLEY TRUCK FARM A Commendable Enterprise Worthy of Esteem and Admiration. Five miles west of the Market Square in Kansas City, Mo, in Kansas and the Valley of the Kaw river, you will find one of the prettiest, most lovely of garden spots of 104 acres in this or any other state. It is the Kaw Valley Truck Farm. The farm is in easy access of the markets of both Kansas Cities. A magnificent macadam road runs right along side of the farm, and travel by team day or the darkest night is made a pleasure drive by the illumination of thousands of arc lights which follow the road all the way into the towns. This splendid garden is under the exclusive management of that practical gardner and able business man, Mr. H. P. Ewing, known as the "potato king" of the Kaw Valley. With him are associated several other prominent men of his race. They begun operations with but small capital, but worlds of energy and determination. We walked over the entire 101 acres Sunday in company with Mr. Ewing, "Uncle" Charlie Archer, porter of the H. C. Arnold Drug Co, Kansas City, Mo., and others. It was one of the most pleasing sight we ever laid eyes on. Here we found acres upon acres in onions, indishes, peas, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, beans, spinach, peppers, asparagus, celery and other vegetables including Irish and sweet potatoes and fifteen acres of watermelons. The entire garden is in the best condition on everything growing nicely and not a single weed anywhere. With even a half crop this farm will produce over $10,000 this season by actual figures. Such an enterprise goes to show what a few men of limited means, backed by industry, a will power and desire to be somebody and do something can do. These are all colored men—some seven or eight in number—and are poor men, but they have put their shoulders to the wheel to make it roll and it will roll, and roll proudly too. If they can accomplish this with only a few dollars what might they do if backed by a few thousand dollars. This is a lesson that should impress itself upon the heart and mind of many others of the race. There is plenty of land, sunlight, rain and muscle if you would only use it. Get away from the city and build you a home if it is only a two-acre tract. You will need it one of these days. Whether these men ever sell a cent's worth of stock or get any outside help, this year's so will come year after year the world and next year will see them many thousands of dollars winner and may others consider the ways of the art and he who A BARGAIN. OBLY ACRES of good sugar pe stone and watermelon land locate four miles from Topeka FOR SALE This land will produce from 150 to 100 bushels of potatoes per acre and from $75.00 to $100.00 worth of mel ne per acre. Address. THE PLANDEALER For the news read The Plaindealer. Farm and Garden DOES SHELTER PAY? Reskening the Cost of Keeping Farm Machinery Under Cover. A correspondent of the Kansas Farmer says that paper places undue importance upon the necessity of sheltering farm implements and that the cost of lumber and interest on the investment in a machinery shed is greater than the depreciation on implements as a result of exposure. The paper replies: The average 160 acre farm is regarded as having $1,000 invested in farm machinery, including wagons and buggies. It is our judgment that the average Kansas farm has nearer $1,500 invested. We are confident that the depreciation on farm equipment when exposed to the storms is not less than 10 per cent per year. We are inclined to the belief that it is 20 per cent per year. We know that a 20 per cent depreciation will apply to at least a part of the equipment. "The more equipment exposed to the weather the larger the depreciation in dollars and cents. One hundred dollars will erect a first class machinery shed. If $100 is not available $50 will erect a shed sufficiently large to house in a very satisfactory manner $1,000 to $1,500 worth of machinery. The $50 shed will be smaller than the $100 shed, and its use will require some piling up of machinery. "This, however, can be done with no cash outlay and with little outlay of time and labor. If the depreciation on the shed itself is 5 per cent per year and the interest on the investment is 8 or 9 per cent per year there is still a considerable amount in favor of saving the 10 per cent or minimum depreciation on the machinery. "It does not seem possible that a wide awake farmer would argue against the advantages of good machinery care, even though it be impossible for him to provide a machine shed." FLOUR BARREL COOP. Cheaply Made and Provides Plenty of Room For the Chickens. Flour barrels unke excellent coops, roomy and cheap, says Farm and Fireside, from which this article and illustration are taken. A little frame is made for the front, consisting of four pieces of board, the uprights 6 by 24 inches, and two cross-pieces, top and bottom, 2 by 20 inches. Fastest frame to front of barrel by wire, learing opening for door. O Fasten it so that a slide door eight inches wide can be easily dropped in from the top. This door is made of one half inch mesh cellar window wire, nailed FLOOR BARREL This door is made on coop. one half inch mesh cellular window wire, nailed or stapled to strips of wood. This gives good ventilation and is absolutely vermin proof. Cover barrel with old tin roofing or spouting. so as to make it rain proof and prevent the sun from warping it. Of course a coat of paint will add to its attractiveness, but it is not necessary for practical purposes. Runs of any size made of wire netting can be attached to the barrel, and with netting over the top of runs the chicks are safe from crumbs or the annoyance of grown chickens. Barrels and runs can be easily moved to fresh ground. The runs are made substantial by the addition of a few stakes driven into the ground to support the wire netting. CROPS AND CRITTERS. Grow more leguminous crops and keep animals to consume these plants. This will build up your soil and increase the profits of your farm. What the Lawyers Tell Us. As a general rule, the owner of a vicious animal who has notice of its vicious character is liable for any injury committed by it and due to its fault. A person who, with knowledge that his agent, in violation of his authority, is purchasing goods for use in the business of his employer, fails to disent will be held to have ratified and adopted the agent's acts - E. D. Keyes & Co. Versus Union Pacific Trav Company (Vtb, 71 Atlantic 201. If you sell food to a middleman, who sells it to the consumer and the food proves to be diseased to such an extent as to cause disease in the consumer, then you are liable to the consumer for the damage to his health. This is the decision of Judge Noyes to the federal district court in New York. A written contract should be drawn and signed by both the landowner and the renter when a rental agreement is committed. This may avoid a misunderstanding and prevent trouble in oral contract should be an binding as a written agreement, but the oral contract may be forgotten or its stipulations not fully understood. FREE = FREE!! READ THIS SPECIAL OFFER During the opening Season of our new tailored to-order clothing department we will give you absolutely free of charge a genuine $5.00 Labinean Raincoat made from the seasoa's latest creations direct from the big John Hall Tailoring Co. REMEMBER DURING THIS SALE ONLY. FREE A $5.00 RAINCOAT FREE Hand Tailored Two $16.50 Piece Suit. . . . Fresh from the big John Hall Tailoring Co....Blue and Black Serges, Cheviots, Cashmeres, Homespuns; in all the new weaves and colorings; blues, browns and greys, handtailored to your order any pattern, any style and a $5 RAINCOAT included absolutely FREE. GUARANTEE Every garment is tailored to your order—made to your measure and will give satisfaction. REMEMBER It's the big sale. We want your first order—we want you for a regular customer and for this reason we make this special offer. 708 Kansas Ave., - Topeka, Kas. Mr. J. H. Clayborne, the merchant, also lost one of his houses by fire last week, estimated loss, $900.00 The home of Mrs. Bettie Tolbert, 1005 Washington Std, Kansas City, Kansas, was damaged by fire to the amount of $200.00 last week. She carries a $2000.00 insurance on her house and property. We visited the Kaw Valley Truck Farm, west on Kansas Ave., Armour dale, Kansas: This farm is located about one-half mile from the Petc Bros. Soap Factory. We left for the farm about 5 o'clock in the morning in company with Mr. H. P. Ewing, manager of the farm and arrived there in about an hour and found the men eating breakfast and preparing to go to work. This farm consists of 102 acres and is the first and only institution of its kind organized among colored people in the United States. They have in about 20 acres of watermelons, 25 acres of potatoes, 8 or ten acres of cabbage, 3 or 4 acres of mustard, 6 acres of peas and onions and sweet corn. In fact, they have all the vegetables generally raised on a truck farm, and all they need is money to pay help and buy teams. Mr. Ewing has been handicapped in this enterprise by having promised several who gave nothing but talk. If they had come up with the money, he would have had vegetables on the market by this time. This is one of the best propositions that has ever been offered the colored people, and a good thing to invest money in. We also furnish labor for many children, gather the vegetables. We can personally touch for the productivity of the land as we have visited the farm and seen the vegetables grow. Mr. Ewing is well experienced in the truck gardening and his knowledge of growing potatoes is unexcelled. We advise Mr. Ewing to drop some of the dead heads whose names only appear to add popularity as we must have men whose names will be supported by helping to defray the ex- penances and not so much wind. There are plenty of good substantial citizens who will put their money into this, to push it on to a greater success. hankas City, Mo. Prof. R. T. Cole and wife have a beautiful home at 2327 Lydia. This is a fine brick building, all modern and well furnished. In the same block Mr. B. B Officer and wife also own a fine brick building, neatly furnished and all modern. These two residences are in the popular district of Kansas City. TURNBO-MALONE NUPTIALS. Mr. and Mrs. A. E Malone has the hearty congratulations of the Topeka Poundcaker and we wish them a happy voyage through life. Mrs. Malore, formerly Mrs. A. M. Pope Turnbo, proprietress of the Poro College of St Louis, Mo., and one of the most progressive and energetic women of the race in the United States, is to be congratulated upon her high taste in selecting for herself a companion in the sphere, Prof. Aaron Eugene Malone of Chicago, who stands high in the Professional world and to whom the people are glad to pay homage. Mrs. Malore is also one of the wealthiest colored women in the United States, all of which she has earned herself, starting out in the world without a dollar. Her disposition is so angelic and unassuming and she has a magnetic power born within her to respect and treat her fellow citizens as human beings and it is her daily study and thought how to act and think for the betterment of her race, especially her sex, in the advancement of art and culture. The bride and groom will take a trip to California, and will be away from business for a while, after which time, they will be at home to their friends, at 3100 Pine street, St. Louis, Mo. We had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Kathrine M. Johnson, whose permanent address is 200 N. 9th street, Kansas City, Kansas. She is the travelling representative of the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People, and also its official organ, the Crown of New York. She is doing a great work for the uplift of the rate and is one of the best lecturers of the country, and she has been spending much time in the Southland. She says she needs some encouragement in the Southland for the race, but things are in a desperate condition. In the state of Louisiana there is not a High school or college supported by the state or any city for the colored people and the only education they receive is through agencies from the North. The common schools in most of the districts run from 3 to 4 months and in some they have no schools whatever for the colored youth. In New Orleans there are 28,000 colored children of school age, and out of this number, only 8,000 are going to school, and there only one-half day in crowded, duty rooms, not fit for animals. She said she visited the "Bravo Bottoms" of Texas, and says the colored people in this vicinity are in a deplorable condition and work on large plantations with the lowest class of white men bossing them and sleep out of doors and in cotton patches, and live in the very lowest way. If there was any place where the Christians should be endowing to send Missionaries, it should be to these bottoms. Among both classes they live in the lowest standard of immorality and very little attention is paid to it. It is often hard to ascertain to what race some of them belong and they are often received into society and become social leaders of the other race. She says the ministers are not doing their duty. They are not striving for the progress of the race spiritually and otherwise, but their only cry in the almighty dollar. There is plenty of work for the colored people in this vicinity, but they are not exercising their rights of manhood. She said it was dangerous for her to travel in towns of 8,000 or 10,000 inhabitants or more, as the red necks would not allow her to talk on the conditions as they were and would drive her out of town if she did, and perhaps do her bodily harm. She will go to Baltimore to attend the National Convention of the Association next week. TO CORRESPONDENTS: It would save much annoyance and guessing on the part of of compositors if our correspondents would not use such term as "tuesday," "today" or "tomorrow" in writing but always give the date; and be sure not to write on but one side of the paper. Don't miss Queen Esther at the Auditorium Friday night. Mrs. Pearl Mack returned yesterday from Oklahoma where she had spent the winter. Attorney Elisha Scott has returned from a trip over the southeastern section of the state. Mrs. Cora M. Rny, 524 Clay street, has been quite ill, but at this writing is much improved. Attend the musical concert Tuesday evening at 413 Kansas avenue. Admission fifteen cents. Rev. J. H. Van Lou of Wichita, Baptist State Missionary, was in the city Wednesday on business. Hon. I. B. Blackburn, one of the merchants of Kansas City, was in the city Thursday on business. Mr. Wesley Page of Eckridge, Ks., passed through the city this week en route to Kansas City with a car load of hogs for the market. Everybody will be at the Auditorium Friday evening to witness Queen Esther. Better make up your mind and join the big throng. Miss Georgia Hall, who is taking a trained nurse course in Kansas City, spent last Sunday in the city with her parents and friends. Mrs. Kate Hoe Young has returned from Alaska to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Hoe, 1135 Washington street. Queen Esther at the Auditorium Friday evening. Saint John choir assisted by the best talent in the city will present this beautiful cantata. Mrs. Josepine Carleton, who has been ill for several days is greatly improved at this writing and hope to see her out in the next few days. The Shamrock Art club met with Mrs. Anna Edwards at the residence of Mrs. Dwight Burton. The next meeting will be with Mrs. D. I. King on 15th street. Attorney David Gregg has returned from Roswell, New Mexico, where he spent the winter. He is looking fine as a fiddle and says that he expects to return shortly. Mrs. J. Preston Smith and sister, Miss Minnie Jones, spent the weekend in Oskaloosa, Kans., visiting at the home of their brother's family Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Jones. Mr. Robert Cuney, who had been at the State Hospital for some time, departed th't life Wednesday. The funeral will be conducted today from the Chapel of Stone Street & Son. Mr. Andrew Pope, brother of Mr. Purrill Pope, after a lingering illness of more than four months, departed this life early Tuesday morning, and was buried Wednesday afternoon. The Attucks school teachers of Kansas City, Mo., who visited in the city last Friday and Saturday, were Prof. Gaitha Page, principal; Misses Taylor, Rogers, Overall, Hill, Wylie, Yates, Todd, Vandever, Webster, Mason, Welton and Mr. Watkins. Miss Maggie Moss, one of the refined and cultured young ladies of the city, and Mr. Elmer Gordon, an industrious young man, were united in the bonds of holy wedlock Wednesday evening. We wish them the blessings of earth and heaven. The Poinsettia Art club will give an ice cream social May 5th at the home of Mrs. Lillian Clark, 22d and Jefferson streets. Everyone is invited to attend MRS. SPAULDING President. MRS. IDA STEWART. See'y. Alberta Campbell celebrated her eighteenth birthday anniversary, or so-called her "setting out" party, given by her parent at their home, 1237 Buchanan stree. Last Saturday afternoon from 8 to 6. Twenty persons were present and enjoyed the afternoon with Miss Alberta. ForSale! NICE RESIDENCE PROPERTY FOR SALE TO COLOR PRICE $3500. Adc The Capital. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills and after taking them some month I found a decided improvement in my kidneys and I am glad to say that I hope soon to be fully restored to health." Sold under a guarantee assuring the return of the price of the first box if they fail to benefit. The Wilson-Slaughter dinner given Thursday at the St. John A. M. E. church was a grand success, and the food was well cooked and cannot be compured as to the amount. Fifty dollars or more was the sum cleared. The church thanks the public. If you care to enjoy a rare treat in music and singing go to the City Auditorium on May 8th and witness the rendition of that beautiful play, "Queen Esther," as to be presented by the choir of St. John A. M. E. church, assisted by some of the best musical talent of the city. Mr. C. A. Long, G. H. P., of the Royal Arch Masons of Kansas was in Topeka last week on business and left for Atchison Sunday with the Grand Secretary, Mr. Payne. Mr. Long is one of Kansas City's enterprising citizens and is doing a great work for the Royal Arch Chapter. . Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gentry, Miss Victoria Saunders, Miss Bessie Bennett, Miss Jennie Grant, Miss Mary Spites, and Miss Rae Thompson spent last Sunday in Lawrence as guests of Miss Mae Strode, and attended the special program given by the Kansas City Forum at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Mr. W. T. McKnight, one of the foremost and progressive citizens of Topeka, after an illness of several weeks, departed this life Tuesday just before noon. While the illness that ended in death had afflicted him for years, a throat trouble, his death was a distinct surprise and a great shock to the community. Funeral and other announcements will appear in full in the next issue. Mrs. John Page and Miss Ellen Page, on Friday evening of last week at the hospitable home of Dr. and Mrs. T. P. Martin, 1026 Buchanan street, entertained for their brother, Prof. Gaita Page, and the twelve other teachers of the Attucks school of Kansas City, Mo., who came up in a body to see the Topeka schools. The evening was very pleasantly spent and all concerned enjoyed the affair immensely. Mrs. John D. Page, Sr., very pleasantly entertained at six o'clock dinner last Friday in honor of her son, Prof. Gaitha Page, and the other twelve teachers of Attucks school of Kansas City Missouri, and all who have enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Page can realize just what a treat these welders of the birch received at her hands. They all returned to Kansas City with regret that they could not remain longer in Topeka --- NOTICE! The "Old Dairy Horne-stead," a drama in three acts, will appear in Topaka, Wednesday, May 20th, at the Second Baptist church. Third and Quincy. This play shows the skillful work' of an ex-convict; and also how a detective can capture a criminal. It also shows a little girl with nerve and a revolver standing "pat" against a criminal. She wounds him and this mark on his hands leads to his identification. In the District Court last Saturday a divorce was granted to Mrs. Alice Buford from Anderson Buford and the malden name of Alice Cantrell restored to the plaintiff. Miss Cantrell is one of those hard working women, industrious and progressive. In consideration of $800 she has purchased the property at 1021 Washington street, and will improve the same and inside there. Judge A. M. Thomson was her legal adviser in the divorce proceedings. The Rose of Sheeron Art club met at the home of Mrs. H. Austin to law and was called to order by the President, and after the regular sitting of business a nice two-course lunch was served, after which the club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. J. Bash, 110 Toppe Avenue, on May 7th. MRS. H AUSTIN. President MISS SONORA WEDDINGTON. Reporter. Church Notes. BROWN CHAPEL NOTES. (Rev. R. R. Ross, Pastor.) Sunday morning was a glorious day and the Sunday school was well attended, J. S. Chiles, Supt. Promptly at 11 o'clock the morning sermon began by singing hymn No. 232, prayer by Rev. W. W. Russell and singing No. 225. Scripture lesson 2nd Cor. 5th chapter read by Rev. Russell, who also sang a very touching solo. Rev. Ross preached a very instructive sermon, using as a text 2nd Cor. 5:17. One united with the church, Sadie Kealing. At 5:39 p.m. the Junior Endeavor met, with the superintendent at her post of duty. In the absence of the president of A. C. E. Mrs. Ross acted in that capacity. In the evening the pastor delivered another of his able sermons to a waiting congregation. On Wednesday night we had a glorious prayer meeting, led by Mr. John S. Chiles. Each and every member and kind friend is requested by the pastor to be present at every service and be on time, so that they can get full benefit of the meeting, and be sure to bring some one with you. Now, don't forget the rally Sunday for the benefit of the Trustees. Every department of the church is doing their best to be leader that day. So, come with a full pocketbook and leave with it empty. Mrs. Espanolia Ross Madoo, who has been visiting with her parents Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Ross, left last Sunday afternoon for St. Joseph, Michigan. Miss Lottie Sneed is very sick at this time with an attack of malaria fever. Dr. Martin is attending. Mrs. Jane Washington entertained the Sewing circle last week. Rev. B. R. Ross will preach the annual sermon for the G. U. O. of O. F. and H of R. next Sunday, May 10th, at the Auditorium. A grand time is expected. Obituary:—Frank Melvin, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Greene died at their home on E. Twelfth St. last Sunday, aged one month, four days. He was sick a week with an attack of pneumonia, and suffered until the death angel bore him away on the wings of love to a home beyond this vale of tears. The parents and relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends. The funeral was held at Brown Chapel Monday, Rev. Ross officiating. Stonestreet & Son had charge. The interment was at Mount Auburn cemetery. MT. OLIVE M. E. CHRUCH. Those who attended the banquet and musicale given by the young people of the church, with Mrs. Della Williams as chairman, certainly enjoyed a very pleasant evening. The program was indeed a good one and the dinner consisted of all the delicacies of the season, and was served in good style. The ladies deserve great credit for the work, which was a success in every way. Sunday April 26th. was rally day. It was a day of great rejoicing and each perishing soul filled to overflowing with the water of eternal life. The morning sermon was delivered by the pastor and was full of advice and encouragement. Rev. I. M Brown of St. John A. M. E. church delivered a very able sermon at 1 p.m. The trustees are very well pleased with the receipts of the day. We are much pleased to have in our midst again Mrs. M. B. Pitts who has recently made her home in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Pitts has come back to stay and we are certainly delighted to have her worship with us. Miss Daisy Foster, one of our able workers, who for the last two years has made her home in Colorado Springs, Colo., is visiting in our city for a short stay. She worshiped with us last Sunday. Miss Foster is a member of Rev. Spurgeon Davis' church at Colorado Springs. The class leaders are working earnestly and it is hoped that thru their efforts enough money will be raised to pay the pastor's salary. Mrs. Amos Booker and daughters, Denantha and Dorothy, left Wednesday for a visit with relatives in Kansas City. ASHBURY M. E. CHURCH, (Res. Walton Brown, Pastor.) 827 N. Van Buren St. Mr. Mary Mitchell, 516 N. Toneka avenue, entertained the Indies' Aid Society last Friday. Miss Amanda Mit has no trips her same place in the their since her return from Muskegee, Okla. Rev. S. A. Stripling is in to see his family for the close of the annual conference with Arthur O'Dla Mr James' system of St. Louis in a her last week visiting his cousin Mr. Lovie Chambers and hisunt, Mrs. Jarn Venerable; also Mrs. Pila Hill of Kansas City, Mo. was visiting her sister, Mrs. Chambers. A series of meetings will be held, beginning Sunday, and Rev. T. S. McMorris, D. D., of Kansas City, will assist the pastor. Rev. Dr. McMorris tears a fine reputation as an evangelist, and the public is cordially invited to join in this meeting. Mrs. Pearl Rayno has charge of the Ashbury oetette. The oetette will furnish special numbers each Sunday at the regular Sunday services. Mrs. R. Ratherford, leader of class number four, won the banner at the Board meeting Monday evening. First Quarterly meeting will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10th. Mrs. Della Smith, 926 N. Madison street entertained the their at a social. Thursday evening, the W. H. M. Society met with Mrs. A. Haynes. In the school contest last week Miss Mary Haynes won the prize of the McKibbys school. Rev. C. G. Fiskback, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church and Secretary of the Baptist Foreign Mission, is attending a meeting of this Mission at Fort Worth, Texas. He spoke last Sunday at Dallas, Tex. Rev Fiskback is one of Kansas leading ministers, and is a leader and a power in his church. He has been called several places this winter to hold revivals and has been instrumental in bringing many souls to 'Christ Through his efforts they have just completed a fine parsonage for his church, which is a credit to the workers and members of his church. He is a progressive minister, a tax-payer and property owner. He will return the first Sunday in May. Mrs. A. D. Hubbard on Washington street, locked her door on Friday evening, April 18, and went to the home of her sister, Mrs. Sam Jones, where she had been invited to spend the evening. She placed her key on the floor beside her. At about 8:15 her nephew told her that a neighbor had called to see her. She reached for her key (where she supposed it had been all the time) and went to her home and admitted her friend into the dimly lighted hall. She immediately turned on the light in the parlor and to her surprise found the room crowded with ladies. Members of the Aurora club had planned it all and Mrs. Hubbard was an easy victim. She had spent the winter on the Pacific coast and is one of the first and best members of the club and everyone was glad to welcome Mrs. Hubbard back home. Mr. Jno. Stamps of Liberal, Kans., was in Topeka last week on business. Mr. Stamps homesteaded 160 acres of land about 1 mile from Liberal, a few years ago and is now one of the most successful farmers of that country. He has in a large amount of wheat, kaffir, corn and sugar cane this year. Mr. Stamps formerly lived in Topeka and his wife was also one of Topeka's most highly respected young ladies. She assisted her husband in making the farm, and if all women would stick to their husbands as Mrs. Stamps does here, the race would be far better off today. They are going right to the front and in a few years will be living on easy street. They have gone through the hardships of the homesteader and the "haven of rest" is near at hand. They have contracted to sell the crop of cantoupes to the Rock Island R. R. Co., this year. Mr. Stamps was a chef on a private car on the Rock Island R. R., and his services were so satisfactory that very often now, he is called to break in some new man or take out a special party. He is with Supt. Greene of the El Paso division. Their many friends made it pleasant for him while in Topeka. A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr., Lawyer. WEIR, KANSAS. The old setters Reunion met on the regular meeting right, April 6 at St. John Baptist church. After the regular meeting, another K. C. Company made a strong plan for the organization of a Mother's club. Mrs. G. C. came up with a plan on the third Providence, by who her hard work in operation. Jane M. C. and W. have posed in to M. He is Many, in a light with a woman at Worn, Knoxes, I need to not hurry with a child, such a baby it is, and I need to be sure here and then thinking to stop him. Nevertheless, he struck, and the child received the blow, killing it. He is in fall at Columbus. Queen Esther Cantata. .... MAY 8 AUDITORIUM MAY 8 Under the auspices of St. John's A. M. E. choir, assisted by some of Topeka's best musical talent. PERSONNEL: Kesther, the Queen ..... Mrs. C. Gniess Ahaucerus, the King ..... Mr. A. A. Hawkins Hannah ..... Mr. F. Ware Mortalcal ..... Mr. Brock Zeresa ..... Mrs. M. Gentry Mortalcal's Sister ..... Miss Zepha Turle Prophcters ..... Mrs. M. Foyd Median Princess ..... Miss Lutie Hawkins Persian Princess ..... Mrs. Gateskili Sorbe ..... Mr. E. Beck Beggar ..... Mr. H. McAfee Hugai ..... Mr. C. Bradshaw Herald ..... Mr. H. Monroe Hathorah ..... Mr. R. 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HARRIS Laundry ALL LAST WORK MANAGLED—the call for Deliver Anywhere in the City, and bring in your bum- sacking for sale—get the following REDUCED PRICES on New work—a saving 21.10 pence. Phone 3027 and Brown, the Expressman will call for Your Bundle. The Knights and Ladies of the Orient A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying Partial Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of death. No home-loving man can afford to be without Life Insurance THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT is duly authorised by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a reliable Surety Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For information address NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 519 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. OUR MQITO: "Prompt Payment of Claims." JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARL, McNEAL, National President. National Secretary Colored People's Hair. Trolley To Kansas City Cars leave Third and Delaware every hour on the half from 6:30 A.M to 10:30 P.M. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights Saturday and Sunday nights last car leaves 12 o'clock midnight Cars leave Tenth and Main, Kansas City, every hour on the even hour from 6 A.M. to 10 P.M. theatre car 11:39 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights Saturday and Sunday nights theatre car leaves at 11 P.M. last car leaves 12 o'clock midnight The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. A Purest of cream, carefully selected, thoroughly pasturized, skillfully churned makes this the best of all Butter, always pure sweet and good. Packed fresh from the churns in patented odor proof packages to preserve all its goodness for you. Ask Your Grocer for Meadow Gold Butter Its flavor wins favor. Continental Creamery Co., Topeka, Kas. NEWTON, KANSAS. The Excelsior Art and Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Leanna House, Thursday, April 17th. The scripture lesson was read by the Chaplain, Mrs. E. Butler, prayer was offered by Rev. E. A. Brown. Roll call was answered with quotations from Longfellow. It being guest day the following program was rendered: Reading, Rev. E. A. Brown; Inst. solo, Mrs. Gilmore Belle; paper, Mrs. J. M. Gross; solo, Mrs. E. Butler; reading, Mrs. Chas. W. French; program closed by reading the creed of club women. The social hour was event in reading and a guessing contest. Mrs. H. Morgan won the first prize by guessing the three most thought of words in the English language and was presented by the hostess, with a cream and sugar set. Mrs. Geo Payne and Mrs. George Brown tied on guessing the least thought of word in the English language and the second prize, a salt and pepper set, was divided between them. A very elaborate luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. L. Simms and Mrs. Gilmore Bell. Guests present were: Meadames U. S. Rickman, W. H. Paige J. Perkins, J. W. Anderson, Geo Payne, Little Buster Brown and Rev. E. A. Brown. Mrs. Cora Hillman has been very ill at her home of her daughter, Mrs. John Jackson. We hope her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Kate Leavell, who has been visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. Crazier, left Saturday to join her husband at Strong City. Miss Coryne Hogan of Paterson, Kansas, was called to the city to the account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Chas, W. French. Rev. J. W. Jacobs, Presiding Elder of the C. M. E. church, held Love feast Saturday evening at the C. M. E. church. On Sunday afternoon, the Lord's Supper was administered and Monday night Quarterly Conference was held. All of the services were well attended. Rev. E. A. Brown, pastor of the C. M. E. church, has been ill, but at this writing is improved. Mrs. Chas. Miller and daughter Bessie, have returned to the city to reside at their home on S. W. First street. The N. U. G. Club met at the home of Mrs. William Slaughter. Scripture lesson was read by the President. Roll call was answered with quotations from Emmerson. Lessor, "What will Gratitude do for us?" was led by Mrs. A. L. Ford. The club adjourned, to meet with Mrs. P. M Meredeth. Members present ten. The Excelsior Art and Study Club met at the home of Mrs E. Butler, with Mrs M. Grinstead as hostess. Scripture lesson was read by the Chaplain, Mrs. E. Butler. Roll call was answered with miscellaneous quotations. After business session, Miss Coryne Hogan, President of the Merry Makers Club of Parsons, Kansas, gave a very pleasing talk. Miss Hogan was made honorary mem ber of the E. A. and S. Club by a unanimous vote. Straw berries, cream and wafers were served by the hostess. The club adjourned, to meet with Mrs. L. Simms Thursday. The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs met at the home of the President, Mrs. J. M Gross Friday afternoon. After opening by the Chaplain, the President appointed the following Executive Board: Committee on Constitution and By-Laws and Literary Committee. After discussion on various subjects admitted to meet subject to call of the President. Quite a few of the younger set have arranged a tennis court at the site of the Raney building on West 11th street and every afternoon they may be seen playing. Mr Arthur Adams of Wellington, Kansas, is in the city, the guest of Mr and Mrs Gilmore Bell. About thirty guests surprised Mr George Brown with a birthday party Saturday night. They met at the Grosse Cafe and went to his home in a body. The evening was very pleasantly spent in games and conversation. At a late hour they departed wishing that Mr. Brown would have a birthday oftener than once a year. Mrs W. H. Ravley is all at her on 7th street Mr. John Carson, a prosperous Douglass county farmer, says that the soil is in good condition, the corn is up and wheat is looking fine. Mr. J. Pennell spent the week end in Troy, Kansas, the guest of his mother Mrs. S. P. Pennell. Mrs. Arthur Mong of Ottumwa, Ia. and Mr. Thompson of Liberty, are visiting here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Miller. The Excelsior Art Club met Tuesday last with Miss Ida Anderson. Ten members were present and the club adjourned, to meet with Mrs. George Baker. Carnation All Club met Friday, April 24, with Miss Emma Lee. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Bowers. Mr. and Mrs. Gentry and the Misses Rae Thompson, Jennie Grant, May Spires, Victoria Saunders and Miss Bessie Bennett, of Topeka, spent Sunday in Lawrence, the guest of Miss Mae Strode. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bradshaw, of Topeka, spent Sunday in Lawrence, the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Young. Whatsoever Club of St. Luke A. M. E. church gave a 10 cents lunchon at the residence of Mrs. J. J. Jones, 1406 Connetticut street, Wednesday afternoon, April 29, from 2 till 10. Messrs Earl Young and Russell White spent Sunday in Eudoria, the guests of the Misses Concee and Tracey Harvey. Mrs. Elgin Woody and Mrs. Eteve Dimey, entertained for Miss Ednah Rhodes, of Blue Springs, Mo. 'A very delightful time was enjoyed. TO CORRESPONDENTS. It would save much annoyance and guessing on the part of of compositors if our correspondents would not use such term as "yesterday." "today" or "tomorrow" in writing, but always give the date; and be sure not to write on but one side of the paper The Bulkley Dry Goods Company, SALINA, KANSAS. EXTENDS to the Colored People a Most Hearty Welcome to Come in and Visit this. You'll Receive Courtenous Treatment and Find Here Large Assortments of DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES. —Send Your Mail Orders to— The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. WE PAY POSTAGE. A. O. RORABAUGH Dry Goods Company EMPORIA, KANSAS. —EVERYTHING IN— ..Dry Goods.. 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A BEAUTIFUL READ OF DAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY — And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or hair, and straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade. Best on the market. Price per box, $5e Alcohol heater price $5e. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLI, MINNESOTA Stonestreet & Son. Undertakers and Funeral Directors. ```markdown ``` Geo. Eysell D Union Depot Dr Mail Orders Prompily Opposite Waiting All the Best Brand of Wine 1136 Union Avenue KANSAS Home Phone West 369 Eysell Drug Co Union Depot Drug Store Mail Orders Prompily Attended. 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Polishing Mitt, and a Mud Scraper, all securely packed in a handsome metal case. Complete outfit, your choice of polish—black, tan or white—60c post paid. Price of Polish per Tube—black tan or white—15c each; two for 25c post paid We hope to get the loyal support of our own race. Once tried you will cure no other. Send all money by Express, P. O. Order, Registered Letter or Stamps Address Specialty Company, Los Angeles, Calif.: "Separator," a useful article for the housewife. aka, Mens' Clothing and Furnish- family—Grocerity, Fresh Fruits and Implaments—a complete up-to- ge Store, L. P. GARRETT, Mg'r. 45. Manattar, Kansas. BAKERY.. Principal Brands: "HOBSUM" and "HONEY" everything in first-class condition KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Address BETHEL KANSAS. Mrs. Penina Thompson, who has been indisposed with an attack of rheumatism, is somewhat improved at this writing. Mrs. Al. Rogers, visited with Mrs. C. C. McLain Sunday afternoon, at Strong Point. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davison of Edwardsville, was the guest of Mrs. Rhoda Spruell Sunday. Miss Edmonia Walden of Kansas City, Mo., will be the week end guest of Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Coran are completing a new residence. Mr. James Campbell of Kansas City Mo, was the guest of Dennis S. Thompson Monday. Mr. Campbell was on his way to Hutchinson, where he will spend a couple of weeks. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. Mrs. J. T. Clemens and children, of Weir, Kansas, were the guests of her uncle, G. W. Brown last Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Elias attended the District Board in Cherryvale, last week. The Colored Douglas Armoury ball team has won all six games played with various white schools. Friday determined which one would be the leader. The Douglass boys entered the field determined to win. The game for a while was quite exciting, but finally Douglass ended the game with a score of 14 to 4. Arthur Peoples is the captain of the Douglass team. Dr. L. N. Bass and Dr. H. H. Geeder visited in Iola Sunday. Mr. John Esmond visited in Parsons, Kansas Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Pierce, who has been ill, was able to attend church Sunday. The young people of Pittsburg spent a most enjoyable evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Williams last Wednesday. At 8:30 a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess, Miss Leota Wagner. At 9 o'clock a line party was formed and a folly time was had. Quite a number of the Pittsburg boys attended the ball game in Coweburg Sunday. Please be ready to pay for the Plaindealer when the reporter calls to see you next week. Get in line and push the grand rally to begin the second Sunday in June at the Mt. Hebron Baptist church. LINCOLN. NEBRASKA. Revival services will be conducted at the A. M. E. church for one week, beginning April 27. Rev. W. T. Osbon of Omaha will preach Tuesday night. We wish them much success. Sunday, April 26 was Educational day, but owing to the inclementy of the weather, the program was postponed till hte following Sunday. Mrs. Goldie Dickinson and little son Theodore, are out of the city on a visit. The reporter and his family were in Kansas City last week visiting his mother and sisters. While there he found quite a few enterprising Negro men in business. The Negro business men there have formed a Negro Business League and we find them up and doing. The reporter also visited in Excelsior Springs Mo. Mr. R. W. Cornell, formerly of Kansas City, has a nice bath house and is doing well in Excelsior Springs NOXIE, OKLAHOMA. There was a big crowd at the depot Sunday evening. Mrs. Josie Carson and daughter Mary, were visiting Mrs. Dora Vann. Mr. Clarence Looney, Aged 26, and Miss Minnie Colbert, age 21, were quietly married at the home of the bride Saturday. Mrs. Dora Vann and Mrs. Lizzie Brown were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bradford. Mrs. Tessie Miller and family of Coffeyville, and Miss Frances Bradford of Coffeyville, visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Bradford, and other relatives. Mrs. Mabell Vann, of Bartlesville and Mr. John Havves, attended the wedding of Miss Colbert. Noxie is quite a business town. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Bradford took a fly trip to Coffeyville Monday. Mr. Perry Rowe preached at Timber Hill. Mrs. Louisa Downing of South Timberhill was the guest of Mrs. C. Varn of Noxie Sunday. Mrs. Ira Miller of Pawhuska, Okla., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Miller of Noxie, who has been away for some time, returned home Sunday evening. On Sunday school is incarcerated. Mr Jerry Eley is our Sunday school teacher. BEATRICE, NEBRASKA. Mrs. Florence McCaw recently returned from Lincoln, where she was called by the serious illness of Mr. I. B. Smith, who was hurt in an automobile accident there. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Robinson are improving their property. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Clayton have moved to Virginia. Nebr., where the former is employed as cook at the Virginia Inn. Mrs. Jessie Atnett who has been seriously ill, is improving. Mr. I. J. Gordon is conducting a lunch wagon on one of the main streets. Rev. Wm. Ratcliffe has gone to Lincoln, where he will assist in carrying on a revival meeting there. Friday evening, April 21. Mr. Ed. Camper entertained a number of friends at an eight o'clock dinner. The receiving room was decorated with potted plants and ferns. The dining room was decorated in spring flowers and candles. The center piece was a huge basket of American beauty roses. The favors were tiny May baskets, filled with fragrant flowers. After a very cool dinner was served, the event was spent in dancing and cards. After a very late hour the guests departed to their various homes, dancing. Mr. Camper an ideal entertainer Those present were: Misses Floretta Martin, Grace and Iris/Gordon, Nodias and Mable Scott, Lea A Arrette, WM-fed Ratcliffe, Tenochan Bioss, Camper; Messrs. Burt Kev, Wm. Roscoe Beck, Ima Cox, Emmett Guinia, Char Scott, Dave Amnett, Gen. Cisco. The St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday school will give a chicken pie dinner at Palmer's department store. Mr. Palmer has given the church free access to the front of his store. The dinner will be in charge of Misses Nondus Scott and Grace Gordon. Mr. Chas. Scott won first and second place in the Y. M. C. A. Bible class tournament. SALINA, KANSAS. Messrs Luther Gordon, George Hawkins and Walker, of this city, spent Sunday in Abulene, Kansas with friends. The people of this city are glad to know that we have two colored graduates from the high school this year. Miss Jennie Boswell and Mr. Vernon Brown. We hope they will not lay their education down and let it be trampled upon, but hold it up high where it shall shine in this world and in the world to come. Mr. Lee Thomas of this city, left Sunday for Victoria, British Columbia, where he is engaged in business. We wish him great success. Miss McGee and Master McGee of Junction City, are visiting in the city with their father. The colored base ball club gave a social Saturday night for which they are trying to prepare for the coming season. They are trying to organize two of the fastest colored teams in the state. Let us all boost for them. The B. Y. P. U. is doing nicely in the work. We wish more people would get interested in the work. The Y. M. C. A. met Sunday at their usual hour. We wish the young men will take more interest in the meetings. The Dunbar Art Club met at the home of Mrs. L. Banks Tuesday evening. After the regular routine of business, a dainty two course lunch was served, and all departed for their homes. The Silver Tone Ministrel entertained the people of Salma Thursday evening at the U. K. T. Hall Mr. Theodore Banks acted as instructor and Mr. William Reed and Mr. Vernon Brown end men. The people were well pleased. We wish more of the colored people of this city would subscribe for the Plaindealer. It is a paper that every Negro should have in his home. When wanting to subscribe for the paper or having news to send in, please notify Mr. Theodore Banks of this city. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS Mrs. Thomas Bolton and daughter, Velemer, and Richard Wallace attended the tract meet Friday in Alma. Mr. and Mrs. J. Depriest are at Kenee for a few days. The rally last Sunday will be continued until the last Sunday in the month. Ned Scot of Passport sport Sunday here. The two sick children of Mrs. Harriet Oversee, and a child present Mr. Wm. Davies in a four karat cut, a four karat worker a area in cultivation good form odence never failure water sum 400 per acre half mash Address THE HALL A111 A. C. Cooke, Prescription Druggist... Stationery, Toilet Articles, Sick Room Supplies. 13th and Quindaro Blvd. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE STATE SAVINGS BANK Leavenworth, Kansas At the Close of Business December 4, 1913 IT'S SO VICILS Leans and Discounts .....172,270.57 Avertaft .....21230 Furniture and Materials .....1400.00 Honds, and Warrants .....2000.00 Insurance Fund with State Taxes .....100.00 Cash and Sight Exchange .....51,796.73 Capital Stock ... 25,000.00 Surplus Fund ... 4,000.00 Interest ... 1,201.92 Deposit ... 203,763.08 Total ... $273,397.00 The above statement is correct. T. J. MAINS, Vice-President Lon Smith & Son Funeral Directors and Embalmers Roa. Building 141-143 So. Santa Fe SALINA. HINDOO SALVE. JUST ARRIVED—the World Wonder, HINDOO SALVE, used by the Hindoo to cure Dandruff. Prevents the hair from falling out, or breaking off and gives it a glossy appearance. Enclose 10c in stamps for sample Price 50c per jar. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30th, 1906. Serial No. 55666. HINDOO SALVE COMPANY, 2645 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, Mo FOR SALE OR TRADE For Kansas City property, a 3 room House with three lots; 2 room house with two lots; 10 room house with three lots located in Atchison, Kansas and now renting for $50 per months. Three blocks from the busi- ness center of Atchison Price $5,500. Address ROSA BENNING. 1935 N.3d St. — Kansas City, Ks. The Renick Drug Co. S. E. Cor. 10th and Minn. Ave. KANSAS CITY. --- KASSAS. Home Phone 232: Bell 748 We carry an up-to-date line of high grade Cigars, and Tobaccoos School Supplies, Stationery, Candies —All Kinds of Drugs, Prescriptions given special attention and delivered free. Your patronage kindly solicited. The Renick Drug Co. Phones: Office Hours: Office 244. 11 a.m. to 12 m Res. 645. 2 to 5-7 to 8:30 p.m R. S. Whittaker, M. D. Office: 102½ E. Eighth St. COLFEYVILLE. KANSAS Special attention given to the treatment of Cancer, Eczema, Dropsy, Bright's Disease, Paralysis, and Disease Peculiar to Women The Famous..... Cancer Remedy The Cancer, If Not Removed—No Pay J. J. and W. F. MUENZENMAYER, FOR HARDWARE, COLOR or HEATING STAINS and GAS RADIators Call and receive water. We can help you FUNCTION CITY THE MARY MARY Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops itching of hte scalp and takes out the bink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet 50c for Box. Agents Wanted MME. M. BEARD, 719 S. 16th St., ST. JOSEPH, MO. DR. J. W. BROWN, THE MISSING MEN OF THE WORLD VETERINARY PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND DENTIST. 14 MARMONTON AVE. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. Phone 566-Home 1756 Calls Answered Day or Night. Out-of-Town Calls a Specialty. Consulting Membership in American Technical Society. Authorized Live Stock Inspector. to all Parts of the the United States. ORDER BY TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAPE 四 SPRAYS, $100 and upwards DESIGNS, $150 and upwards We Please the People Roth in Price and Quality. Flowers Cut Fresh Every Day. Lodge Emblems and FUNERAL DESIGNS A SPECIALTY. Weaver Floral Co., 1510 E. 18th. Phoner:—Home: Main 7555—Bell: East 4796. KANSAS CITY, MO. Geo B Blum J A Guendling Home Phone 586 West. TIN, SHEET IRON and COPPER WORK OF ALL KINDS. TOWERS, Navy Lights, Slate Roofing, Larvae and Blow Pipe Work. 417 MINNESOTA AVE. MRS. LUCLE SMITHS LASSONABLE ROOMING HOUSE Neat's Furnished Rooms Clean Beds 1027 LANAS AVENUE Mrs. Lucle Smith has just opened on a first class Roaming House at 1027 Kansas Avenue. The building has been newly papered and furnished from top to bottom. She desires the entrance of the public. THOS. I. JOHNSON announces his candidacy for nomination as Judge of the Probate Court subject to the Republican primaries. ```markdown ``` PHIL. HUSSER announces his candidacy for the nomination of Sheriff subject to the Democratic primaries. JUDGE ED. C. LITTLE. Kansas City, Kansas. Announces his candidacy for JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT. Subject to Primaries Aug. 4, 1914. JUDGE G. H. BUCKMAN. Winfield, Kansas. Announces himself a candidate for JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT. Subject to Primaries Aug. 4, 1914. JUDGE NELSON CASE, Oswego, Kansas. Announces his candidacy for JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT. Subject to Primaries Aug 4, 1914. J. B. CHAPMAN. Atchison, Kansas. Announces his candidacy for FIRST DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN Subject to Democratic Primaries August 4, 1914. CHARLES D. ISE, Meyville, Kansas, Announces his candidacy to the Republican of Montgomery county for the office of COUNTY ATTORNEY, (Second Term.) Primaries: August 4, 1914. A. J. DUFF FOR MAYOR OF NEWTON, Newton, Kansas. A progressive city needs a progressive head. Mr. Duff will prove the right man in the right place. CONGRESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination to CONGRESS from the Seventh Congressional District, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters of the district at the August Primary election. If nominated, I will support the policies of President Wilson to the best of my ability. F. P. HETTINGER. Hutchinson, Kansas. CONGRESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Democratic nomination for CONGRESS from the Seventh Congressional District, subject to the action of the Democratic voters at the primary or August 4, 1914. JOEFT SHOUSE Kinsley, Kansas. CONGRESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT RZRA BRANINE. Newton, Kansas. Announces himself a candidate for CONGRESS from the Eighth District subject to the Republican primaries, Aug. 4 IRA TRAVIS, Fort Scott, Kansas. Announces himself a candidate for REGISTER OF DEELES, subject to the Republican Primaries August 1th, 1914 A. M. KEENE, Fort Sack, Kansas Amends himself a candidate for REPRESENTATIVE from Borum county subject to the wishes of the Republican voters at the Primaries Aug. 1th, 1911 EDGAR D. WELLS, Oswego, Kansas, Democratic Candidate for COUNTY treasurer of Iroquette County S. govt to Democratic Primaries August 1, 1911 R. M. PERKINS, Lawrence, Kansas. Announces his candidacy for the nomination for the office of COUNTY AUTORNEY on the Progressive Party ticket, at the Primaries to be held Aug 4, 1914. W. J. CUMMINGS, Lawrence, Kansas. Announces himself a candidate for re-election as SHERIFF OF DOUGLAS CO. subject to the Republican Primaries August 4th, 1914. JUDGE DENNIS MADDEN Emporia, Kansas announces his candidacy for con- gressman Fourth district, subject to Republican primaries Aug. 4. 1914. JOHN DOLLIN, Leavenworth, Kansas is a candidate for County Commis- sioner (re-election) subject to the Democratic primaries Aug. 4. 1914. ROBERT E. MARTIN, a source his candidacy for Sheriff of Leaverworta County subject to the will of the male and female voters at the primaries Aug. 4, 1914 G. F. DOHORN. announces his candidacy for County Attorney subject to the wishes of the Democratic primaries Aug. 4, 1914. FLOYD E. HARPER Leavenworth, Kansas, is a candidate for Judge of the city count, city of Leavenworth (second) term) subject to the wishes of the Republican primaries Aug. 4, 1914. JUDGE GEORGE B. MCDANIEL, Paula, Kansas announces his candidacy for re-election to the office of Probate and Juvenile Judge of Miami county. Democratic primaries Aug. 4, 1914. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer April 3rd, 1914.) NOTICE. In the Probate Cou. Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the of William Shankt, deceased. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following-described real estate, situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of William Shanks, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to wit: lots numbered twenty-five (25), twenty-seven (27), twenty-nine (29), thirty-one (31), and thirty-three (33), in Keith's subdivision in southeast quarter of section five (5) in township twelve (12) or range sixteen (16), Shawnee County, Kansas. Said petition is set for hearing Monday, the 20th day of April, 1914, at 10.00 o'clock A.M., at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order of sale. W. HERBERT JAMISON, Administrator. Dated this 1st day of April, 1914. A. C. Cooke, Prescription Druggist . . . Stationery, Toilet Articles, Sick Room Supplies. 13th and Quindaro Blvd., KANSAS CITY. KANSAS CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE STATE SAVINGS BANK Leavenworth, Kansas At the Close of Business, December 4, 1913 RESOURCES Lease and Discounts ... 172,250.87 Overbraff ... 212.30 Furniture and Fixtures ... 1,000.00 Grods and Warrants ... 2,000.00 Guarantee Land with State Lease ... 50.00 Cash and Sigh Exchange ... 54,504.79 capital Stock ..... 25,000 00 supply Fund ..... 1,000 00 interest ..... 1,201 02 deposits ..... 201,512 02 T. P. $211,967.00 No above statement is correct. T. I. MAINS, Vice-President Lon Smith & Son Funeral Directors and Embalmers Rose Building 111-101 No. Santa Fe SALINA, --- Dill Acres bought a farm that was The largest one for miles around He couldn't till it well because "Tame a tattered over too much ground He could not keep the needs cut down. Nor could he keep the fences up. He had to sell and move to town And now owns nothing but a pup Jim Homestead bought a little tract So small that when he started out Folks laughed at him, but "is a fact That he is rich now and about As free from care as he could be And leaves a life that's full of charm He tilled the soil so well that he Just made it pay--that little farm -Charles H. Melero in American Agriculturist. TYING UP A FLEECE. Directions For the Proper Care of the Wool Grower's Grop. First, all the tag locks must be removed, whether they be dung or groom and dirt, written W. C. Coffey of the Illinois station, describing the proper way to tie up a fence, second, the fence should be carefully rolled up by hand (not in wool box), with no ends or stray locks pruning and with the flesh side out; third, the fence should be tied with a hard glazed twine, not larger than one eighth inch in diameter. In tying the ends of the twine especial care should be taken to make a firm, hard knot that will not slip. The locks are not so common that their presence in fleece from farm flocks is the rule rather than an exception. The total effect of bearing them on fleece is bad. It puts our woolls in bad standing with wool houses and manufacturers. Long continual, it has led to the only logical result - namely, discrimination in prices against our woolls. Careful rolling, with the fleah side out and no ends or stray locks showing, adds greatly to the appearance of the fleece. It also prevents mixing the wool from different fleeces, and, by the way, each fleece should be tied to itself. In the wool warehouse it is a pretty sight to see the heaps of graded wool faced with a tier of carefully rolled and that fleeces GOOD FOR THE GRUNTERS. This Handy Swill Barrel Doesn't Need Much Material or Labor. A very handy swill barrel for feeding a lot of hogs when they come crowding around the trough is made as follows, says the Iowa Home-land, from which article and illustration are reproduced. The barrel A is set on a small plat form immediately above a trough, B, next to the hydrant D, which has a grouse neck so that water can be drawn into the barrel directly from the hydrant. In the center of the bottom of the barrel is buried a two inch auger hole which is kept closed by means of a plug, C, the handle of which is HANDY SWILL BRIDGE made of an old brown handle and long enough to reach to the top of the barrel Swill is made of ground food, and when it is desirable to feed the hogs all the operator has to do is to stir the swill and pull the plug, and the swill runs out into the trough without any trouble. When enough it has run out the plug may be returned to its place, and in this way there is no spilling or handling of swill. The trough may be of any convenient length. Spring Culture of Wheat Harrowing wheat in the spring is a practice that is receiving considerable attention of late years. Where the ground is covered hard from beating rains of early spring, followed by rainy dry weather, the harrowing of wheat with a digging hole is good practice. So far experiments have shown at the Missouri station, however, the harrowing of wheat is not always well suited to prey to the work, although where one harrows in closer work at the same time the practice is naturally a proving one. Here the wheat is badly "housed" the use of a heavy water by the early spring is a good practice. All depends, however, upon the extent of the "heater." Kill the Rats and Save Chicks. Kill the Rats and Save Chicks. In answer to a subscriber who calls plains of rats getting away with his young old kid and requesting a remedy for overexerting the rabbits, a notice specifying of the Kensington city litter maker that it possessed on pearl and city some pearl and a metallic around the rat looks the solution will all appear another remedy is to smother powder all five around their noses. Like the will all stick to the rat's food. The company to to kill them, which causes both. Why Rely on Corn? In some cases where corn has not prov ed a surplus it is fully in rely upon wheat. In much of these areas crops will be harvested and it is the part of intelligence to report them. Knight, ratio and other crops grow and do well where corn fails. Then who rely on corn? Farm and florida. One ton of butter contains 50 rents worth of fertilizer constitu- tents. One ton of milk contains $2.69 worth of fertilizer constituents. One ton of wheat contains $7.75 worth of fertilizer constituents worth of fertilizer constituents One ton of clover hay contains $0.07 worth of fertilizer constituents One ton of alfalfa contains $0.50 worth of fertilizer constituents.—Kansas Industrialist. HERE'S A USEFUL RAG DOLL Tests Corn Just as Well as Any Expensive Contravance. With an expenditure of half a dollar or even less and an hour's time a need corn tester may be made at home that will answer every purpose. This simple device for selecting good seed ears is known as the "rag doll tester." probably because it remains nothing more than a tag dot when it is rolled up and put to snake to a pile of water. Its efficiency was probed in several years' text of it at the Iowa agricultural experiment station, which says that it will select good ears as satisfactorily as the best expensive manufactured testers. Buy a few yards of sheeting of good quality and tear it into strips eight inches wide and from three to five inches long. If it is planned to use the strips a number of times them the edges, as otherwise the travelling sometimes disarrange the kernels in an coiling. Down the middle of each cloth strip lengthwise draw a line with a heavy pencil. Then draw squares about three inches wide and number the squares. Wet one of the strips thoroughly and stretch it out in front of the earn to be tested. Take six kernels from ear No. 1 and place in square No. 1; take six kernels from ear No. 2 and place in square No. 2 and so on. When the cloth has been filled begin at either end and roll the cloth up. If the cloth is well molested the kernels will not push out of place. When the cloth has been rolled it is a string around each end rather loosely or, better still, use a rubber band. Number this roll No 1 Then proceed with No. 2 in the same way. As many rolls may be used as are necessary to contain the corn which one has to test From thirty to fifty ears can be tested in each roll, depending upon the length of the strip of cloth After the rolls have been filled they should be placed in a bucket or tube of water, where they may remain from two to eighteen hours, depending upon the preference of the operator. At the end of this time pour off the water and turn the bucket or tub upside down over the rolls or use a common dry goods box for this purpose. A couple of small pieces of wood should be held under the rolls and one edge of the pallet should be lifted from one half to one inch in order to give ventilation. At the end of five days the kernels should be ready to read. Depending upon the arrangement of earn, select first either roll No 1 or the last roll filled. This cloth will be unrolled in front of the earn represented. Examine all kernels carefully in all cases in which all six kernels are not strong in permutation the ear should be thrown away.—Farm Press Truck For Segal Fence Wire In the accompanying illustration, taken with the description from Popular Mechanics, is shown a handy rig for carrying a spool of barbed wire. FENCE WIRE TRUCK SIMILAR TO A BAG-GAME TRUCK WITH A KOD BETWEEN THE HANDLERS FOR THE SPOOL. when putting up a fence. The manner of construction is obvious. The spot of who can be easily handled by our man with this device. Economical Hog Trough. When roughumber is $1N a thousand, about the price at present, a six foot bog trough made of two inch plank costs about 50 cents forumber Labor and mania add 25 cents to the cost. Hogs destroy from one to three luch troughs in a year. Beef gets wounded too, for a new trough is left from made till the old one is poorer than it ought to be. Three troughs at the above estimate cost $225. An iron trough six foot long costs $225 and will just a lifetime American Agri culturist. Heavy Fertilization to Rest. In wheat fertilization experiments at the Indiana experiment station on clay and loam soils the complete fertilizer gave the largest average increase and the greatest average profit per acre. The use of gold pounds of fertilizer per acre on wheat proved more profitable than the use of lust pounds per acre. 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