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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Colored Farmers Hold Fine Meeting Topeka Industrial Institute Was Scene of a Highly Instructive Gathering. Historical Society State House The Year is Rapid Colored Farm Hold Fin Topeka Industrial In of a Highly Instru NEGRO FARMERS MAKE GOOD, JE Getting Hold of Kansas Soil-Re Remarkable Showing at Farmers' Conference. Much has been said about the Negroes throughout the country leaving the farms and flocking to the city. While this may be true in some states, Kansas is indeed an exception. During the Farmers' Conference held at the Industrial and Educational Institute, east of the city, it was developed that the Negroes of Kansas owned 1,532 farms. The total acreage of these farms being 135,000 and valued at $8,452,975, the lands themselves being valued at $6,468,294; value of buildings, $949,020; implements and machinery, $190,513; live stock, $945,148. There has been a net increase of 125 per cent in the holdings of the colored farmers during the past ten years. The exodus of pioneer Negro farmers to the state of Kansas, the sacrifices, the struggles, the holding on and final victory is an inspiration not only to the Negro youth, but to the youth of both daces. During the conference gray-headed men told how they came to Kansas penniless, and today several of them have holdings ranging from $60,000 to $75,000. Every speaker made an earnest appeal to the youth of the race to stick to the soil. All movement has been in augurated for the establishment of corn clubs, canning clubs and pig clubs, to operate under the direction of the Farmers' Conference. The two days of the conference proved helpful to everyone in attendance. The following program was rendered: WEDNESDAY, 10 A. M. Meeting of executive committee and trustees. 2:00 P. M. Prayer—Rev. F. J. Peck, D. D. Reports of vice presidents. Appointment of committees. "The Rotations of Crops"—Ed Harvey, Eudora; Wm. Smith, Larned; Prior Dickey, Oak Mills; W. H. McAlister, Frankfort; A. Alexander, Nicodemus. "Poultry Raising"—Dave Lane, Topeka; O. W. Redding, Independence; Mrs. R. P. Brown, Morris; Riley Potter, Blaine. "Growing Potatoes on Clay Soil"—Prof. P. L. Jacobs, Western University, Quindaro. "The Water on the Farm"—Prof. M. W. Freeman, Industrial Institute. "Sticking to a Western Kansas Claim"—Miss Georgia Walker, Hudson, Kan. Question box. Murle-Industrial Institute students. Traver-Rev. G. W. Henry. "Relation of the Business League to the Farmer"J. M. Wright, Topeka, vice president of National Negro Business League. Address—Prof. George R. Bridgeforth, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. "Development of an Idea"—Prof. J. W Dumel, Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. Question box. THURSDAY, 9,00 A. M Prayer—Rev. G. W. Walker. History of the Association—Arthur Emery, secretary, Lawrence. "Intensive Farming" — Jason Smith, Topeka; J. R. Rogers, Princeton; James Suggs, Grantville. Swine Symposium—Henry Ritchanan, Potter; James Scott, Topeka. "Growing 115 Bushels of Corn to the Acre"—N. Cl Bruce, Bartlett Agricultural School, Dalton, Mo. "Care of the Feet of Live Stock" —J. H. Wilson, Ottawa. "Vaccination of Hogs"—Prof. R. E. Malone, Industrial Institute. "Making Dairying Pay"—T. P. Mallory, Eskridge; Perry Oden, Topeka; Perry Johnson, Auburn. "How I Have Succeeded Since I Left the Electric Lights"—James Wallace, Eskridge. "Sudan Glass and Other Dry Weather Crops"—B. P. Pulley, Larsa; T. W. Ganaway, Pratt. "Two Apples to the Quart"—Mrs. W. G. Anderson, Baldwin. Address—Governor Arthur Capper. Music-Industrial Institute students. Prayer—Rev. McK. Muller. "Raising and Marketing Mules" —Robert Woods, Strong City. "The Getting Together of Farmers' Wives"—Mrs. M. Bolin, Oakland. "Molding the Young People to the Farm"—W. L. Sayers, county attorney, Graham county. Address—Prof. Geo. R. Bridge forth, director of agriculture, Tuskegee Institute. "How the Meeting Has Helped Me"—Led by J. C. Carson, Sibleyville. Reports of committees. A special program was arranged for the women. Mrs. M. G. Bolin had charge of the women's session. Among the many subjects discussed were: "Making Home Life More Attidactive." "Rural Club Work," "Home Canning," "New Plans for Next Year." POULTRY SHOW. The poultry show was a very decided success. More than 125 birds from different parts of the state were exhibited. The following awards were made: Canned Pears—Mrs. Geo. Walker, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. Jas. Scott, 2nd prize, 25c. Canned Peaches—Mrs. J. N. Fisher, 1st prize, 50c Mrs. H. Colwell, 2nd prize; 25c; honorable mention, Mrs. George Walker, Mrs. R. F. Hayden, Mrs. James Scott, Mrs. Syl Morrow, Mrs. M. G. Bolin. Canned Tomatoes—Mrs. F. E. Barber, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. R. F. Hayden, 2nd prize, 25c. Canned String Beans—Mrs. F. Barber, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. M. G. Bolin, 2nd prize, 25c. Canned Blackberries—Mrs. Scott, honorable mention. Canned Beet—Mrs. R. P. Hayden, honorable mention. Grape Jelly—Mrs. Jas. Scott, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. M. G. Bolin, 2nd prize, 25c; Mrs. Ed Vance, honor able mention. Quince Jelly—Mrs. Mims, honorable mention. Plum Jelly—Mrs. S. Mims, honorable mention. Canned Corn on Col—Mrs. F. E. Barber, honorable mention. Pickled Peppers—Mrs. M. G. Doin, honorable mention. Chow chow—Mrs. G. Bolin, honorable mention. Pear Preserves—Mrs. Ed Vance, honorable mention. Preserved Apples and Quinces—Mrs. Jus, Scott, honorable mention. Apple Jelly—Mrs. S. Mims, 1st prize, 50¢; Mrs. Ed Vance, 2nd prize, 25¢; honorable mention, Mrs. Syl Morrow, Mrs. J. N. Fisher. Apple Butter—Mrs. James Scott, honorable mention. Peach Butter—Mrs. Colwell, hon orable mention. Green Pickles—Mrs. M. G. Bolin, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. O. W. Per guson, 2nd prize, 25c. Pickled Pickles—Mrs. E. Spotts- ville, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. Colwell, cond prize, 25c. Mixed Pickles—Mrs. Vance, hon orable mention. Candies (fondant)—Mrs. M. G. Bolin, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. O. W. Ferguson, 2nd prize, 25c. Bread—Mrs. M. G. Bolin, hon- orable mention. Chicken—Mrs. M. G. Bolin, hon- orable mention. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING DEC. 17, 1915. Cake—Mrs. J. N. Fisher, honorable mention. Canned Cherries—Mrs. Ed Vance, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. F. E. Barber, 2nd prize, 25c. Canned Plums—Mrs. E. Vance, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. J. Colwell, 2nd prize, 25c. Needlework—Mrs. Wilson, 1st prize, 50c; Miss Dickey, 2nd prize, 25c. Silk Quilt—Mrs. P. Phillips, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. Ed Sizemore, 2nd prize, 25c. Cotton Quilt—Mrs. Henry Buchanan, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. P. Phillips, 2nd prize, 25c. Butter—Mrs. James Scott, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. M. G. Bolin, 2nd prize, 25c. Fresh Fruits—Mr. George Walker, 1st prize, $100. Pumpkin—M. Bolin, 1st prize, 50c. N. Chiles, 2nd prize, 25c. Yellow Jersey—M. Bolin, 1st prize, 50c; D. Chiles, 2nd prize, 25c. Southern Queen—D. Chiles, 1st prize, 50c; E. Spottsville, 2nd prize, 25c. Potatoes—Mrs. J. R. Rogers, 1st prize, 50c; N. Chiles, 2nd prize, 25c. White Beans—Mr. Hayden, 1st prize, 50c. Dozen Eggs—James Scott, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs Bolin, 2nd prize, 25c. Mile—Rev. S. M. Lee, 1st prize, 50c. Kaffir Corn—Rev. S. M. Lee, 1st prize, 50c; Mrs. P. Phillips, 2nd prize, 25c. White Dent Corn—Foster Chiles, 1st prize, $2.00; Miss Anna Bell Ross, 2nd prize, $1.00. Yellow Dent—Foster Chiles, 1st and 2nd prizes, $2.00, $1.00. Rhode Island Red—Mrs. F. Vance, 2nd prize, 50c. White Leghorn—James Scott, 1st prize, $1.00. White Chinese Geese—Mrs. F. Vance, 1st prize, $1.00. Plymouth Rock—David Lane, 1st prize, $1.00; G. Jamison, 2nd prize, 50c. Black Spanish—David Lune, 1st prize, $1.50; G. Jamison, 2nd prize, $1.00. Rouen Ducks—Mrs. P. Phillips, 1st pirze, 50c. Indian Runner—Mrs. F. Vance, 1st prize, $1.00. Honourable mention to the following: Yellow corn, R. C. Cunningham; preserved fruit, Geo Walker; white corn, Mr. Robinson; turnips, A. Emery; pumpkin, Mr. Chiles; white navy beans, Mrs. M. G. Bolin; red onions, Mrs. Mims; corn, W. L. Sayers; sausage meat, Mrs. J. R. Rogers; Oats, James Scott; yellow corn, James Scott; Kaffir corn, Mrs. Phillips; popcorn, Mr. Caldwell; sugar corn, Mr. Jamison; 90 day corn, Mr. Caldwell; popcorn, Mr. Hayden; white corn, P. Dukey; yellow corn, A. Emery; corn, S. W. Lee. The exhibits of farm, field and household products far surpassed the most sanguine expectations. There were exhibits from every station of Kansas, also from Colorado and Missouri. N. C. Bruce, the champion corn grower, exhibited corn that yielded 115 bushels to the acre. This corn won the sweepstakes throughout the entire country. The address by Governor Capper was an inspiration to every farmer. The conference ordered the Governor's address to be printed and knt to every farmer in the state. The one idea throughout the conference has been the holding of the young people to the farm. The following declarations were approved by the conference, and every farmer pledged himself to carry forward the prosecution of the work: First-That it is the voice of this conference that the Negro farmers of Kansas change as specially as possible from the one crop system to a diversity of crops, the rotation of crops, and the growing of more live stock. Especially does this conference urge the growing of more alfalfa and the introduction of live stock for the maintenance of soil fertility and for the greatest crop production throughout the state of Kansas. Second-We would further urge the improvement of the home and home conveniences, for the comfort, health and happiness of all of the occupants, with special emphasis being laid upon the comforts and con veniences for the women of the home. Third-The Negroes are further called upon to see to it that their children have the very best education along agricultural, industrial and academic lines, and that every means afforded by the state government of of Kansas and the United States government for the progress of its citizens living upon the farm, be used by the Negro farmers in advancing themselves along all of these lines. Fourth-The conference would further urge that the Negro farmers throughout the state of Kansas give land to the planting of less acres and tilling these acres more intelligently than ever before. Knowing that it is a common practice among many farmers to plant crops that must of necessity ruin for lack of labor or proper management, it seems wise to especially urge that the crop acres be reduced. Lifth—The fair that is now being held in connection with this conference has grown so rapidly and created so much interest, we would urge that this fair be continued and that the Negro farmers throughout the state be encouraged to make an exhibit at this fair each year in connection with the conference. It is so doing we feel that the conference will be of highest service to the people and afford the Negro farmers that come to the conference an opportunity to see what other sections of the state are doing. Sixth-We would strongly advise the organization of clubs among Negro boys and girls throughout the state, such as potato clubs, tomato clubs, corn clubs, poultry clubs and pig clubs for the proper training of Negro boys and girls to give them an early insight into the advantages on the farm, and thus prevent the Negro boys and girls in the state of Kansas from drifting towards the cities. Seventh-As the health of our people is so dependent upon the water supply, we cannot but urge the farmers throughout the state to see to it that they have nothing but the very best and purest water supply, not only for the family in abundance, but for their live stock. It is encouraging to note the interest that the schools are taking in the conference. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, sent Prof. Geo. R. Bridgeforth, director of agriculture. Mr. Bridgeforth knows agriculture from A to Z and his addresses proved beneficial to every farmer in attendance. Bartlett Agricultural School at Dalton, Md., sent its principal, N. C. Bruce, and Mrs. Bruce, whose counsel and support the conference valued highly. Lincoln Institute, at Jefferson City, Mo., was represented by Prof. J. M. Damel, director of agriculture. Prof. Damel is indeed a live wire and is always on the firing line. Western University was very fittingly represented by Prof. Kealing and Prof. P. L. Jacobs. All have agreed that it was the most successful meeting ever held in the history of the organization. Just before the close of the last session the farmers made a very substantial donation to the institution. The farmers were loud in their praise of the way the institution cared for the delegation, and the general interest of faculty and students. Everybody left the institution thoroughly imbued with the spirit of accomplishing more during the incoming year. Already plans have been inquired for more extension work during the coming season. The following officers will preside over the destinies of the conference for the next year: Mrs. M. Bolin, Second Vice President. T. W. Ganaway, Third Vice President. J. C. Groves, Treasurer. J. R. Rogers, Chairman of Executive Committee. Mrs. Ida M. Woods, Director of Women's Department. Arthur Emery, Secretary. NEWTON, KAN. We wish to say that the revival which has been running the past three weeks at the A. M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, H. C White, and the evangelist, Rev. T M. Reaves, was quite a success. On Thanksgiving day the Rev. Turner of the C. M. E. church and Rev. Garnett of the Second Baptist church came down and united with the A. M. L. church, and all there enjoyed an outpouring of the presence of the Holy Spirit of God. Our cottage prayer meetings were soul-stirring and at the command the net was let down, and in pulling to shore we had to beckon to our beloved partner and pastor, Rev. Garnett of the Second Baptist church, to land the draught. There fore in each church the spoil was divided. In this united effort of pastors there were fifteen to be divided, as follows: Three conversions to the Baptist church, and two accessions. For the A. M. E. church there were four conversions and six accessions. We feel encouraged to launch further out into the deep. We have a good congregation of strong Christian workers, down at Hall's Chapel A. M. E. church, Eleventh and Oak streets. When you come to town and want to have a spiritual awakening, come down and come in Our doors, hearts, hands and homes stand open night and day. We welcome you to our pulpit if you come well recommended. Any of our general officers passing this way please write us. We shall be glad to have you stop over to see us. J. I. C. WHITE, Pastor. WILL THEY KEEP I R. BIDDLE? The Ex-Rays Democrat Takes a Slap at State Hospital Scandal State Asylum A Disgrace From the X-Rays Democrat. The whitewash has been carefully smeared over the dirty work done at the State Asylum. Dr. Arthur Capper is the little boy who spreads the white wash. He had just finished the last nice white coat on Dr. Biddle and stated that the Dr. had fired the last one of the culprits who outraged the little colored girl, when lo and behold the sheriff's pose of Topeka followed the "I'll user leaves" right to the Asylum grounds and watched the last one, Ray Barton, escape from the Asylum. To the credit of our officers, we wish to state that they did not lose the warrant, even if they did let the prisoner escape. Yes, these county braves still have the warrant, and they told Dr. Biddle about it, too. Then Dr Biddle confided to the worthy officers that he had asked Ray Barton if he was guilty of rape and Ra had told the Dr that he (Ray) was a good boy. If the sheriff's pose are not too busy, we suggest that they send a list of the names to Dr. Biddle so the Dr. can clear his skirts by letting any more of the law violators escape. The retention of Dr. Biddle in the State Asylum is little short of an outrage. It is a disgrace to the state. Governor Capper will find that his whitewash won't fool the people when the 1916 election comes. Arthur, your whitewash is thin Governor Hodges made the same mistake. He retained Dr Biddle. Yes, George did what Arthur is doing in the matter and Arthur will find that history repeats itself. LOUISIANA. MQ. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis entertained a few of their friends on Thanksgiving day: Those present were Missa Bessie Anderson, Myrtle Reid, Mabel Holmes and Norn Bubbs, and Messrs. Samuel Alexandria, I. E. Moore and Bishop Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Covington and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Scott spent Thanksgiving in the country as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell. Miss Bessie Anderson spent Thankgiving in Jacksonville, Ill., the guest of Mrs. Hazel Scott. Miss Beulah Scott spent Thanks giving in St. Louis, the guest of Mrs. McDonald. Rev. Howell of the Baptist church Price $1 50 Per Year. was chosen by the Ministerial Alliance to preach the union Thanksgiving sermon, which showed preparation, deep thought and wisdom. Mr. Thomas Watt of Fremont, Neb., was in the city last week, the guest of his nephew, Rev. L. R. Grant. Sunday, November 28, Mr. John Lewis was married to Miss Sophia Richardson. On the 29th about 50 friends of the newly married couple gathered at their place of shores and gave them the surprise of their life, with bells, pans, tubs, drums, whistles, etc. They got quite a few presents among them a sack of flour from Dr. I. E. Moore. Mr. Lewis is a man of good standing, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and runs the leading barber shop of the town for colored. He is also on Uncle Sam's pension roll. We wish for them a long and happy life. Rev. Beal, the presiding elder, of the Sixth Street church, was in the city Sunday. Rev. Daniel was at his best Thanksgiving and gave the people of Clarksville a sermon that was soul stirring as well as logical and eloquent. INDEPENDENCE. KAN. Miss Alberta Campbell of Topeka, Kan., spent Thanksgiving with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Deloy, 803 South Nineteenth street. Mr. W. Knox is reported on the sick list. Miss Annn Savemore of Pawhaskan, Okla., and Mr. A. Martin of this city were united in marriage Sunday, November 28, Rev. B. M. Stradford officiating. Mr. Pennington of Garden City, Kan., a real estate dealer, was in our city last week on business. Miss Mabel Vandeford, a very popular young lady of this city, and Mr. Osborn Oliver of Cherryvale, Kan., were united in marriage November 25 by Rev. J. J. Cable. Miss Ella Moore of Medicine Lodge, Kan., is visiting her grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Cable Mr. and Mrs. Tony De Loy gave a party in honor of Miss Alberta Campbell, at their home on South Nineteenth street, Monday, the 29th. The funeral of Mr. Thomas Davis was held from the M. E. church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The sermon was preached by Rev. Sanders. A large number were present to pay final respects to the memory of the esteemed citizen. Miss Bessa ollpson is reported on the sick list. Misa Dora Carter entertained a party at the home of Mrs. Wm. Payne, on South Pennsylvania avenue, Friday night. Bridge whist was the amusement for the evening. At a late hour refreshments were served and all departed declaring Miss Carter an ideal entertainer. The funeral of Aunt Sarah Green was held from the Second Baptist church at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. An old time Thanksgiving dinner was served at the St. John's Baptist church Thanksgiving day. Turkey, chicken, ducks, pumpkin pies, etc., were served. Twenty dollars and forty cents was received from the sale of dinners. Miss Bettie Knox spent Thanksgiving in Tulsa. Mrs. G. McFarland is on the sick list. Miss Deltha and Mrs. F. Demors have returned from Claremore,Okla. Mr. Charles McWesley of Bolton, Kun., and Miss Ann Wilson of Sedan, Kun., were united in marriage Thanksgiving at the Wesley home, eight miles west of town. NICK CHILES ILL. Editor and Owner of Plaindealer Suffering from an Attack of Pneumonia. Hon. Nick Chiles, editor and owner of The Plaindealer, is seriously ill at his home, 914 Buchanan street, as the result of an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Chiles was forced to take his bed a few days ago. Dr. O. A. Taylor, the attending physician, reports his condition as serious but not dangerous. At this writing he is resting easy, and all are praying for his speedy recovery. Progress of the Race in the Sunflower State. BY THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe. THE NEW YORK TIMES MISS MABEL COLE Emporin, Kan. The above cut is that of Miss Mabel Cole, one of the race's brightest young women, a graduate of the Kansas State Normal, receiving the Bachelor of Science degree, class of 185. This young woman is an exceptionally ripe scholar and is one A RARE ENTERTAINER. MADAME CORINE BETTIS-SMITH. The above cut is that of one A man who pleases all who have the pleas will give several high class entertain' after the holidays. The people of the gifted lady to visit them. No one in Betis-Smith. 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CENTRE OF MEATS Up to Now Service. Promo We Sell Only the Best. MARLICK & SON. SPRINGFIELD. Your Weaver's Shoes at Weaver's Shoes The line is one of the largest and be selected in Springfield. The Quality we will please you. It's no feat to fit. If you want Real shoes see us. WFR'S East Side square Springfield Nathan Clothing Springfield, Missouri. OF SWELL GOODS at Living Prices. Stock What You Need we have it. Polite clears are in showing you goods. The colored citizen to visit our store and look our our stock over. Cheaper Than the Cheapest. The above cut is that of one of America's greatest readers, a woman who pleases all who have the pleasure of hearing her recite. She will give several high class entertainments in Oklahoma, commencing after the holidays. The people of that state are lucky in having this gifted lady to visit them. No one should miss hearing Madame Corine Betis-Smith. PURE DRUGS, NOVELTIES, ETC. PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED. See us for what you need along our line "THE BEST POS THE MONEY." BOONEVILLE, N.F. SPRINGFIELD, MO The line is one of the largest and best se lected in Springfield. The Qualit and Price will please you. It's no seat to fit your feet. If you want Real shoes see us. HOME OF SWELL GOODS at Living Prices. Stock is Complete-What You Need we have it. Polite cleaks who find pleasure in showing you goods. The colored citizens are invited to visit our store and look our our stock over. Our motto: "Cheaper Than the Cheapeast." Nathan Clothing Co. Springfield, Mo of the best scholars ever to finish from this well known institution of learning. She is a devout Christian, and though a young woman has been a zealous worker for the Master. Miss Cole also graduated from the musical department of the above school and is a musician of more than passing notice. Any town desiring the service of a cultured young Christian woman as teacher should write Miss Cole, 114 Congress street, Emporia, Kan. WELLINGTON, KAN. It was our pleasure to call at the palatial home of that excellent citizen, Mr. F. M. Roberts, whose home is an ideal one; in fact it is one that is a credit to our race. These good people, too, are the kind who make it pleasant for all who visit them. Mr. Roberts is one of the oldest colored business men in Wellington and at present owns the Tullone Cafe, one of the swellest places of the kind in that city. They have one son, Mr. Homer Roberts, who is owner of a cabaret and doing nicely. There is another son, Mr. Francis Roberts, who is a student at Ann Arbor, Mich., where he is making good. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts are heavy property owners, paying taxes in three states. Their son's wife, Mrs. H. B. Roberts, has been a pleasant guest of her husband's parents. The Plaindealer wishes the race had many more such people. The chef at the Antlers hotel, the America's greatest readers, a wom- measure of hearing her recite. She comments in Oklahoma, commencing that state are lucky in having this should miss hearing Madame Cor- Store, J. T. DUCKWORTH Proprietor. MES, ETC. PRESCRIPTIONS D. See us for what you need TOS THE MONEY." SPRINGFIELD, MO. Son. Phones 755-1580. 110 P. Commercial St. GREAT MARKET. To Now Service. Prompt De- best. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Ver's SHOE STORE. The largest and best se- field. The Qualit and It's no feat to fit your real shoes see us. Springfield, Mo. Clothing Co., d. Missouri. At Living Prices. Stock is Com- save it. Polite cleaks who find its. The colored citizens are in- ook our our stock over. Our mot- pest." Springfield, No. Regardless of the scarcity of Foreign-made Toys this year, you will find them a-plenty in Jones' Chrtstmas Fairyland this year. For twelve long months we have been busy gathering this stock for the pleasure and enjoyment of all the Kiddies of the southwest. for Men, Women and Children Every gift Thought of the World's Manufacturers finds a place in this wonderful stock. Useful gifts-gifts of Luxury-gifts for Men-gifts for Women-gifts for Boys-gifts for Girls-they're all here in wonderful array. Come to Jones' to do your Christmas shopping. We Pay Your Round-trip Railroad Fare to Kansas City We refund to out of town patrons round trip railroad fare up to 5% of their Purchases. THE JONES STORE leading white hotel of Wellington, of the race. This cut shows him is Mr. Nate Cooper, a man of our his uniform. race, who is one of the recognized cooks of the country. He is a Christian gentleman and a Mason. For years he has been following the profession of cooking, and we have very few men who can excel Mr. Cooper. The most representative Negro enterprise at Nowata, Okla., is the grocery store and meat market Mr. H. A. Ridgway, who carries a $4,000 stock. For years he has been in business, a Mr. Major Dabney, an excellent young man of our race, is second cook at the Antlers hotel, Wellington, and is buying property. He is an ideal Christain gentleman and is full of push, and we wish we had more such young men. A DEEP IN OKLAHOMA. M. HON. J. A GIVENS Battleville, Okla. The above cut is that of one of our representative citizens at Birthville, and a popular K. of P. and Odd Pellow. He is full of business and has the confidence of all. He has the best sleeping place for the race at that place, and his other place is frequented by large numbers. He is a joyful fellow, well m. and is one of the Plian dealer's admirers. ```markdown ``` 81. A. RIDGWAY, Nowata, Okla. Past Eminent Commander of St Peter's Commandery of Memphis, Tennessee. of the race. This cut shows him in his uniform. The most representative Negro enterprise at Nowata, Okla., is the grocery store and meat market of Mr. II. A. Ridgway, who easily carries a $4,000 stock. For four years he has been in business, and by keeping what the public desires and selling it right, Mr. Ridgway is succeeding. He is not one who believes in "popping off," but who does things. We only wish we had more Ridgways. MARION, KAN. Mr. Nick Chiles, Editor Plaindealer: Please give space in your paper to say a few words about my church work. I have some of the best people in the state to pastor. I was called as pastor of the Second Baptist church of Strong City in July, and have been recently called at Dunlap, Kansas. I want to mention some of my best people at each place. Deacon R. Sewell at Strong City is an all around man; also Bro. Scott Woods and others are making good. At Dunlap, Bro. Thos. Turner and Bro. W. M. Ray and Bro. Deacon Patterson and Bro. George Loyalty and Sister Jefferson, Sister Lowery and Sister Turner, in fact all of these good people can be depended upon. I will begin a tended revival on New Year's night at Dunlap. RDV. S. H DUNCAN. CARD OF THANKS. Strong City, Kill, Dec. 6, 1918. We take this opportunity to thank the many friends, both of Strong City and Imporia, who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our cousin and niece, Mae Levell; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. A McLean and family. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Carson, VINITA, OKLA. Harvey Martin has returned from Chanute and will remain Indefinitely in Vinita. Willie Barker of Oklahoma City came over Thursday for a visit with his parents. Parents, see that your children do more home reading. It is the means of keeping up their school work. Mrs. Brown, who was operated on not long ago, is getting along nicely and will be out of bed in a few days. Dr. I., If Ryan is to be complimented for such successful operations as he has performed since locating in this city. The Doctor wants to see Santa Claus, too. Be sure to attned the opening of the new school building. Mrs. W. W. Williamson of Hulwee was in the city Sunday. Adam Davis of Kelso visited the city Saturday. Mrs. Belle Davis is improving rapidly from her illness. Christmas is coming. Do not forget the little ones, Santa Claus. Osie L. Reed was called to Lang- s'on Thursday owing to the illness of her father. T. T. Love has moved his family to Wagoner. J. D. Davis, Mrs. James Hardrick and Mrs. R. L. Green were at home over Sunday from school work at Welch, Blue Jacket and Rue-Creek. Ben Sanders of Salt Creek was in the city Friday. J. W. Smiley passed through the city Thursday enroute to Wagoner from Chelsea. H. Martin, S. Vann and L. Bean were transacting business in the city Saturday, from Keichum. Mrs. Berry Thompson returned from Oswego Saturday. Miss Osle L. Reed returned Monday from Langston. Her father died December 11 nad was buried on the 12th. Many are planning to make trips I with the holidays. Rv. Iagan has accepted a church n Lenapah, giving Vinita and Lenapah two Sundays each CHETOPA, KAN. Everybody is entitled to attend the thirty second annual ball given by the U. G. of C. S. Social Club at Chetopa Opera House, December 27. These gentlemen will spare no pains in making this affair one of the grandest events that has ever been given in the city, since the days of such that were given by these excellent gentlemen, as Terrell and Jacob Perkins, Stere Jefferson, Pete Wilson and the late Henry Edmunds. The promoters of this grand function are: Messrs. C. A. Glasse and U. R. Smith. Forward, March. Be on your toes at 9 o'clock and trip to the lovely strains of music furnished by Prof. G. W. Lloyd of South Coffeyville, Okla., and Prof. McLord of Springfield, Mo. PITTSBURG, KAN. Mrs. H. T. Gooder is preparing to present a beautiful cantata of fifty voices, entitled "The Light Eternal," sometime during the Christmas week. She is being assisted by the following Normal students: Messrs. Lee and Fox and Misses Bryant, Woods, Brown and Hindley. Mr. Beaton of Yale, Kansas, was seen on the street Saturday. Miss Olivia Porter and Prof. Bruce Easter, from Oswego, spent Saturday in this city. Miss Franc Haley and Mr. Ed King were Webb City visitors Saturday. Misses Woods, Bryant and Brown were guests at the Dismuke home Sunday. Rev. L. G. Cooper is conducting a series of reviva. meetings in Croweburg. He reports much success, many being added to the church. Mr. Horton was up from Mineral Sunday visiting relatives. Sunday was a high day, both spiritually and financially, at Mt. Hebron Baptist church. Communication was taken at the evening service and one soul was added to the church. Many visitors and young people were present. Come out and help us make our services mean something. We are especially interested in our young folk. We have literary on Tuesday evenings. All are cordially welcomed. We have some fine talent, especially among our normal students, who assist us from time to time. A short time ago Mrs H Gordon Rice of Coffeyville, assisted by two normal students, Miss Bryant and Mr Pox gave a recital in the city High School Auditorium, which was highly successful. We want to show Coffeyville what Pittsburg can put up in the way of musical ability, also, so we are sending up Miss Adam Gyles, who gives a recital next Thursday in Coffeyville. LOUISIANA, MO. Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, the newlyweds, and the following unexpected guests at their home Friday night: Mesdames Easter Reid, Lloyd Berry, Chas. Davis, Charles Rose, Miss Myrtle Reid, and Messrs. Chas. Rose, Sanford Williams, Jr., and I T. Moore. They were forced to make a big pot of coffee, as the visitors claimed they came to sit up with the wake, and they did stay until the wee hours of the morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis are very well fixed and desire to adopt a smadt, bright boy about 8 years old. A good home for some worthy boy. For further information write Dr. I. E. Moore, Louisiana, Mo. Dr. L. R. Grant is some better after his illness as a result of vaccination. Dr. Homer Allen, dentist, of Hannibal, Mo., will be in the office with Dr. Moore once a week. Mrs. Beverly of Des Moines, In., is in the city visiting her parents. Dr. I. E. Moore has bought the J. B. Hood property, which is two blocks from the heart of the city and two bolks from the two depots. The lot is 60 x 100 feet, with a beautiful brick bungalow. The Doctor has received congratulations from his many friends. Miss Rober Vaughn is on the sick list this week. We wish for her a speedy recovery. The Harmony Slee Club of Quincy, Ill., was in the city last week and sang at the Ninth Street church. This club is worthy of praise. The harmony was fine. Prof. and Mrs. Malone were in the city last week. Mrs. Covington accompanied them on a pleasure trip to Quincy and Hannibal, and they will probably make a number of other stops. HARRISONVILLE, MO. Rev. L. P. Page was master of ceremonies at the Booker T. Washington memorial exercises held at the M. H. church Sunday. A beautiful program was rendered. Sunday school was well attended at the Baptist church last Sunday afternoon, under the superintendency of Mrs. Oscar Brown, assisted by Rev. J. H. Lee. Miss Baulah Vernon is in Kansas City, Mo., for a short visit. Mrs. J. R. Elliott is on the sick list. Mrs. Wilzena Dumas is indimposed. Mr. Jones was taken suddenly all Sunday afternoon, but is better at this writing. Mrs. Charles Smith was called suddenly to Kansas City to be at the bedside of her sick daughter, Mrs. Pearl Isom. Mr. Will Verter has a severe case of grip. Mrs. Fred Thomas and M. E. Davidson went up to Kansas City Monday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. E. B. Thompson and returned the next day. The Club is meeting this month at the president's house, M. E. Davidson. Mr. Jones of Kansas City was here on a hunting trip and stopped with the Martins. Prof. E. W. Turner was here Saturday hunting and viting with his cousin, P. C. Turner. Rev. A. M. Sommerville filled the pulpit Sunday. COPFEYVILLR KAN. Ode Sharp is reported on the sick list. Mr. Jess Brown and family have moved to Muskogee, Okla. Mr. Ivy Hunnigan was a visitor in Pittsburg. While there he was the honored guest of Miss Mary Adams. Miss Margie Malone of Topuka was the honored guest of Mr. and Mrs. David Morris. Miss Lennie Dawson is teaching school in Oklahoma in the place of Mrs. M. D. L. Cox. Itev S. M. Graves was a visitor in Bartlesville, Okla., last week. The A. M. E. church held its quarterly meeting Sunday, Dec 5th. Presiding L'der Smith had charge of the meeting. Miss Eila Moore of Medicine Lodge was a visitor at the Cleveland school Monday afternoon, being the guest of Miss Louise Vincent. Mr Andrew Fitz was elected a delegate to the Interstate Literary Society at Hutchinson. M. E. Woods of Cushing, Okla., is visiting his family. Miss Nola Larby is visiting in Newton and Wichita. Officer Cartwright of the Coffeyville police force is taking a ten days' vacation. Mr Claude C. Skinner motored to Kansas City Wednesday morning on business pertaining to the Pierce Arrow car of his employer, C. M. Ball of the Condon bank. He left the car and returned home by rail. The trip was made in seven hours. KANSAS CITY, KAN. The Rural Art Club gave a very nice dinner on Thanksgiving day at the residence of the president, Miss Anna J French. Mary friends and members were present, making the day an enjoyable one with music and games. All departed at a late hour declaring Miss French an ideal hostess. Miss Anna J. French spent a few days in Leavenworth as the guest of Miss Edith Noerlin. 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The custom of making gifts at or near Christmas time is a custom that has been handed down through the generations, which has come to be second nature with the people, and there are so many who do not consider the nature of the gifts they make. It is a very important question, this making of gifts, when considered from the proper point of view, since so many gifts are selected and made without regard to the bearing they will have upon the lives of the recipients. The custom of gift making without judicious forethought has for years wielded a mighty influence in the shaping of the destiny of our young people, in that so many inconsequential gifts are made. We should always aim to make some gift, that will leave some impression of the good intents of the giver, upon the mind of the recipient, which plan, if adhered to, will in the ordinary course of events prove helpful to both parties. The present age is one of enterprise; the great tasks of tomorrow are for the most part dependent upon the young people of today. Whatever failures or progress the world shall look upon in the coming age, are in preparation in the hearts and minds of the young people of tomorrow that will cause the great thinkers to wonder, are today being made inevitable by forces set to work in the inner lives of our youth. How important then that we should help to make our youth of today what we shall hope for our men and women of tomorrow to be. The things we are saying and doing are helping to shape the young lives of today, that shall carry forward the work of the future; so let us think noble thoughts, and do our best in whatever we have to do, if we are to be worthy examples of Christian men and women. In regards to our Christmas gift making, let us distribute more good literature among the people in the way of good books, instead of so many useless toys and adulterated candies, that are undermining the health of the great bulk of our population. Let us take to ourselves a lesson for our daily lives from the Christmas spirit, and the happiness and joy it brings. Let us reflect upon the rest of the year that we are denied this happiness, and strive to keep the Chrihtmas spirit alive each day in the year by the doing of kindly acts one toward another, and the speaking of kind words to those who need sunshine in their homes and lives. Vegetation, which is spontaneous in its growth, is equally swift to decay, and the tree that requires generations to come to maturity may see the races come and go, and watch the transofrmation of a continent from a wilderness to the homes of millions, dotted by great cities, intersected by lines of railroad, blooming with fertile farms. But the little plant which is full grown in a short while from the time its head appears above the soil, dies before its birth-month is ended. Friendship, character-building, all things worth while, take time in the making, but endure. The rule opplies to the standard of life. Some folks view with horror needs which some people accept as invitable. Others prudence as a matter of course, virtues which to othrs seem so lofty as to be a almost out of reach. But all men and women should have the same standard, that should be the highest standard. In character making, we should have one standard, and that a lofty one, so that right doing, from our standpoint, should appeal to the moral sense of every nation, and set a good example for lands not yet christian. We will do well when setting out our workers in any class of organized effort, to not forget that there is no success worth having, which is obtained without struggles. There are improvements to be overcome, new paths to blaze, new things to reach for that call for united action--aggressive action. Aggressive action is sure to call out criticism. If one only stick to their undertaking while they are receiving encouragement, success will be short-lived. Those who hold out against discouragement and criticism, who are persistent in spite of obstacles and hardships, are the ones whose victories are assured. The excuse habit is never harder worked than in explaining a lack of promptness. There are so many reasons, apparently, to keep some people from getting to an appointment. The trouble with such is, they ap- Mills Stores Co The Store of the Christmas Spirit --on sale in the Bargain Basement An immense purchase of novelty jewelry—a well-known manufacturer's sample class and surplus stock bought at practically 1/2-price and to be sold the same way. 'This is strictly 1st class, high-grade, gold filled jewelry and included are pieces of all kinds: jewelry for women, jewelry for men and jewelry for girls and boys—and what a royally welcome Christmas gift is jewelry! On sale in four lots Gold-filled ear drops; belt pins; waist sets of three pins; beauty pins; Sterling mounted tie clasps; pearl cuff links and other German silver and gold-filled jewelry novelties—your choice .19c (On Sa —UP TO 25c VALUES Gold-filled brooches set with pearls; beauty pins in sets of two and three; Sterling silver hat pins and clasps; scarf pins, cuff links, etc.—your choice for...10c —UP TO 50c VALUES ly excuses to the wrong end. If the habitually tardy once made a practice of starting on time, they could find trifling delays not a serious matter. Instead of putting off their start till the last possible moment, they should themselves throw in the time at the start for reasonable delays. The man who is on time with his appointments is not given to making excuses. DENNIS S. THOMPSON. Big S. Paid to honest men and women; steady work year round; make from $50 to $125.00 per month. No experience necessary; deputies wanted for every county in the state of Kansas. Write for big folder and terms. J. H BRANSON. Deputy Supreme Grand Master, Kans 414 N Wichita St Wichita, Ks. BETHEL, KANSAS. Mrs. C. K. Enyard of Kansas City, was the guest of Mrs. Pernina Thompson last week. Rev. I. Locke of Kansas City preached at the Oak Ridge Baptist Church Sunday evening. Among the sick this week are: Mrs. Wade Scott, Mr. Tolliver Thompson and Mr. Kemp Turner. Mrs. R. H. Wase is home from the Bell Memorial Hospital, Rosedale, where she had been under a treatment for rheumatism. Mrs. Ellen Bailey, who underwent an operation at Douglas Hospital in Kansas City last week, died at that institution Saturday afternoon. Death was due to a severe attack of gasralgia. The remains were shipped to Topeka Monday, where they were laid to rest. She is shrived by her husband, Leonard Bailey, and her mother, Mrs. Sophsonia Simms of Topeka. Mrs. George Dunn was in Kansas City shopping one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Brown attend and services at the Metropolitan Baptist Church at Kansas City Sunday. At the "Poor Man's" social held at the Oak Ridge Baptist Church Saturday evening, the prizes for the most ragged woman and man present were awarded to Mrs. Donald S. Thompson and Mr. Thornton Crock- Christmas ewelry--1/2-prise a sale in the Bargain Base of novelty jewelry—a well-known m at at practically 1/2-price and to be s h-grade, gold filled jewelry and include jewelry for men and jewelry for girls mas gift is jewelry! On sale in four lo -UP TO 75c VALUES Gold-filled brooches set with semi - precious stones and in velvet pad boxes; bracelets; neck chains; beauty pins with chains; shirt sets; and so on. A great big table fall-your choice..25c Sterling silver brooches; gold-filled cuff link; La Vallieres in padded boxes; tie clasps; babies' beauty pin sets; scarf pins; waist sets, etc.; the largest and best lot of all—your choice . . . 39c (On Sale in the Bargain Basement.) If a very secoff. A large crowd was present and unenjoyable time was had. Mesplamen Geo. Porter, Annie McLain and Mary Graves composed the committee. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, December 10, 1915.) Notice of Hearing of Application for Pardon or Parele. Nice is hereby given that Chas. Arthur Patton of Topeka, Kansas, who was convicted in the District Court of Shawnee County on the 26th day of September, —, and who was sentenced to imprisonment in the state penitentiary for a term of not less than one to seven years, for the crime of horse stealing, has filed in the office of the Governor of the state of Kansas his application for pardon or parole, as may seem at, and that such application will be for hearing and determination before the Governor at Topeka, on the 29th day of December, at two o'clock, when and where any person may appear to show cause, if any he has, why such application should or should not be granted and an unconditional pardon, or a parole, be granted said C. A. Patton. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, December 10, 1915.) Notice of Hearing of Application Notice is hereby given that A. L. Mason of Dullar, Texas, who was convicted in the district court of Shawnee County on the 6th day of December, 1913, and who was sentenced to imprisonment in the state penitentiary for a term of not less than one or more than five years, for the crime of grand harceny, has filed in the office of the Governor of the State of Kansas his application for pardon or parole, as may seem fit, and that such application will be for hearing and determination before the Governor at Topeka, on the 27th day of December, at 10 a.m. o'clock, when and where any person may appear to show cause, if any he has, why such application should or should not be granted and an unconditional pardon, or a porole, be granted said A. L. Mason. A. L. MASON Petitioner. 777-OFFICIAL-338 Taborian Directory Jurisdiction of Kansas SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P., 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka, Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S., 321 Dakota Street, Leavenorth, Kansas. SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G. T., 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES, C. G. R., Liscola Nebr. DRT. EMMA BLACKWELL, H.P. 926 N. Topeka Ave. DRT. LENO MURRIMY, C. R. 922 N. Western avenue, N. Topeka, Kans. Taborian Temple No. 11, Wishita, Kans, 513 N. Main, F. Miller, Chief Mentor; W. C. Curtis, Chief Seribe, meet first and third Thursday evenings of each month We are waiting for the temples, Parrons, Kans. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16 meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 1112 Main street. Dir. KATHERINE SHAKESPEAR. H. P. Golden Link No. 8—J. B. Brown, P. P., 1326 North Washington, Wichita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Kaufmann's Market, ..Good Meats.. —Home Made Sausage and Lard a— Specialty—Fresh Fish Daily. Home Phone West 322. 532 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS- Let The Plaindealer tell you the news of the race that happens in this broad land of ours. RICK CHILES.....Editor and Owners WHOO. DAUGHMAN.....Traveling Agents Awarded at the Postoffice at Topeka a Second Class Mail Matter We are proud to have the first issue of the Kansas Official, which came to our desk last week. It is a magazine that is timely and very necessary for the benefit of county and state officials, who should be informed on such matters that would be beneficial to them and will keep them in the straight and narrow path and will make their officeholding a success. Mr. O. K. Swayze, county clerk of Shawnee county, is editor and owner and is well qualified to make it what is necessary to constitute a first class news item for what it is intended. If it is properly read and its editorials digested it will mean the saving of thousands of dollars, not only to the officeholders, but to the taxpayers of Kansas. He is going into every phase that will interest the taxpayers as well as officeholders. He is a man of great courage and ambition and can always be found standing on one side of a question and proclaiming that from the housetops. The state of Kansas could do no less than elect a man like this auditor of state. He would be a great asset to the state and would earn his money while saving thousands for Kansas. NEGRO BEST CORN GROWER. K. S. A. S. Student Raised 102% Bushels to the Acre. Sabetha, Kans., Dec. 1.—Howard Wilson, son of a Negro farmer near here, grew an average of 102½ bushels of corn on five acres in the Kansas Agricultural College corn growing contest this year. James Wilson, the father, grew eighty-seven bushels of corn to the acre on 126 acres. Wilson will not permit a riding cultivator on his farm. It is to this and the fact that he plows deep that he attributes most of his success. Wilson grew more corn his season than his white neighbors. The reason for the walking cultivators is that when the cultivator misses a weed the driver will stoop and pick it up, whereas on a riding cultivator the driver will not get down and pull weeds missed. A man could carry all the weeds on the entire three hundred and twenty acres Wilson is farming. CHETOPA, KANSAS. Dr. R. E. Smith of Parsons was in the city last week visiting friends. Mr. McDavid of Pittsburg visited Mr. and Mrs. Frazier last week. Mr. S. Dial and daughter, Clarissa, of Pittsburg visited parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dial. Mr. Minnifield of Oswego, an expert at concrete work, is putting down sidewalks around the Oswego Investment Building. Mr. C. H. Caldwell was in the city last week, also Mr. Addison Craven. The entertainment given by the young folks, managed by Mr. Clarence Walker, for the benefit of the St. Paul Church, was a grand success. Mrs. Maria Mack is visiting her son and daughter at Joplin Mo, this week. Memorial service. in honor of Booker T. Washington at Douglass School was a grand and solemn affair. Miss Inez Horten and Mr. Melvin Hudson are improving at this writing. Mr. F. M. Caldwell and Mr. Roland Craven were in town last Wednesday. Mesdames Grazier, Wilson Blurton and Mrs. Edmonds spent Thanksgiving at Pittsburg. Mr. J. Peoples and Mrs. Virginia M. Shaffer spent Thanksgiving in Pittsburg visiting Mr. Peoples' parents. NICODEMUS, KANS. Rev. H. M. Davis, Pastor of the A. M. K. Church. Mr. Nick Chiles, Editor of The Plaindealer; Please allow me space in your paper to say a few words. We left Paola, Kans., Oct. 30, for Nicodemus, where we were assigned by Bishop H. B. Parks of the Kansas Annual Confrence We arrived at Nicodemus the 31st at 11 p. m. The good people received us with glad hearts and made us to feel at home. We took hold of the work and everything has moved along nicely. I must say that this is a beautiful country with a large acreage of wheat and corn. Here I found the corn kings of Kan- sas, a county of prosperous colored farmers. We held our first quarterly meeting November 28th. The presiding elder, Rev. A. H. Brooks, of the Wichita District, was with us and preached at 3 p. m. He used for a text the 91st Psalm: "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall ablide under the shadow of the Almighty." The elder preached a great sermon and all were glad. Bro. Charles Baxter is sick at this writing, also Bro. Zack Fletcher. We pray for their speedy recovery. Mrs. Calvin Sayers was badly burned by the explosion of a coal oil can while filling an oil stove. Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Davis have gone to housekeeping on South School street. Rev. A. H. Brooks and D. Self of Hill City were guests of Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Davis at supper at 1 p. m. the 29th. STRONG CITY, KANS. Card of Thanks: We take this opportunity to thank the many friends both of Strong City and Emporia, who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our cousin and niece, Mae Levell; also for the beautiful floral offering. MR. and MRS. A. McLEAN and Family. MR. and MRS. PEARL CWSON. (First published in the Topkeo Plain dualer Idleby, Dec 4, 1815) STAIR OF KANNAH, SHAWNEE COUNTY, 89 In the matter of the Estate of John Colvin late of Shannon County, Kansas, NATIONAL AHORNTIAN NOTICE OF AVOIDANCE Notice is hereby give to the 27th day of November, 1915, the undersigned with the Probate Court of Shaw County, Kansas, duty appointed Ad- ministrator of the estate of John Culkin, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All purposes interested in sold estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. J. I. HARRISON. Administrator, The Country Club Sa'oon Telephone 521. Famous "Country Club" on tap— Choice Wines and Liquors. DRYDALE, MISSOUDI. 1914 YEAR W-SAIN WHITENER AMERICAN WINES AND Liquors BASILON AND MISSOUDI JACKSON PHARMACY CO. ATLANTA GA. STAIN WHITENER PALMER'S 25c Delivered SKIN WHITENER Clears and Bleaches the Complexion Makes Dark, Brown or Sallow Skin Whiter Good for Pimples and Rough Skin Get the Original and Censure Made Only by JACOBS' PHARMACY ATLANTA, GA. AGENTS WANTED. Write For Termin. THE SOUTH AT THE BAR. (From Amsterdam News.) Although differing from our opinion in certain important aspects, we were induced to republish the following editorial from the Milwaukee (Wis.) Free Press for its strength and fearlessness of expression. Observant readers will note that it looks at the Frank case from more than one angle and fully recognizes the viciousness of the Dixon picture-play propaganda. "The spirit and method of the Ku Klux Klan has once more triumphed in Georgia. "Once more southern 'gentility and 'chivalry' have revealed their true character in murder, secession and anarchy. "For the same bestial spirit that sought to disrupt this union, the same spirit that lashed and ravaged the helpless slave, the same southern spirit that today is celebrating the blood lost of the Ku Klux Klan as a virus, is living in the persecution and murder of Leo Frank. "Americans have gazed askance at the bloody immorality of Serbia, But Serbia is a paradise of civilization compared with the state of Georgia. "Southern readers have written that we must not confuse the Georgian rabble with the 'better classes.' But where have the 'better classes' been during the nightmare of Frank's persecution? If the 'better classes' permit the rabble to run Georgia's courts, its newspapers and now its penal institutions, they are worse than the rabble—a cheap spineless and degenerate social group. "If there exist in Georgia any appreciable number of men and women who have passionately resented Blind Boone Concert Com'y. This is Our Thirty-Sixth Season Before the Public. Metropolit Hall, 404 Kansas Ave., THURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1915. 1914 BLIND POONE Pianist. MARY MAY MISS MARIE JACKMAN. Soprano. MISS MARIE JACKMAN. Soprano. the prostitution of the most sacred machinery of government, the most precious dictates of humanity, the holiest considerations of justice, they have damned themselves far worse than the mob, because they have tolerated and through toleration condoned "And this is not the worst. The worst is that the spirit of Georgia is typical of a spirit that prevails throughout a large portion of the South. Every southern state that tolerates lynch law, whose people revel in the writings of tortured blacks, is capable of Georgia's most treasonous outrage. Lery community that burns Negroes at the stake or hung them for unproven petty crimes would act as Georgia did in the Frank case. How can the nation—the civilized, responsible and self-governing part of it—longer tolerate this anarchy, this bloodhit on the part of a nation that once defied humanity and government till it had to be broken with swords and bullets. The North, with the familiar sentimentality of the conqueror, has been inclined to accept the southern explanation of the continued persecution of the blacks. With a romanticism unworthy of school girls, the North has swallowed the pretense of 'chivalry' and 'honor' and superior 'gentility' with which the South has venerated its barbarism. "It is time that this folly came to an end. Statistics prove that not 3 per cent of Negro lynchings are for the crime of rape. STATISTICS PROVE THAT SOUTHERN WHITES ARE THE REAL RAPE FIENDS AND NOT THE BLACKS. The truth is and it should be driven home to every fool who applauds 'Dixie'—the tune that was played to disrupt the union and conserve slavery—that Negroes are lynched for the pettiest of crimes to satisfy the racial venom and blood lust of their former masters. "And then this rot about the dangers of miscegenation. Who is responsible for the mixture of Caucasian and Ethiopian blood in the country, the Negro or the southern white? Not one light colored black in 5,000 is the result of a Negro's design on a white woman. The light-colored black, with scarcely an exception, dates his ancestry to the last of some southern white master, who did not hesitate to make the creature he bought and sold as an animal the mother of his children. "So much for the southern hypocrisy that prates of miscegenation to justify its crimes. "Hundreds of thousands of splendid men and women inhabit the southland, just as they did at the time of the rebellion. Stock that could produce a Lee has in it much of human virtue. But as at the time of the rebellion, so now, these men and women are not determining; they have permitted themselves to be swept along by the current of the majority because of sectional prejudice, reactionary tradition and the recognized danger of opposing hectic public sentiment that thrives no where as in the South "But because the South seems helpless to redemit itself is no reason why the bulk of the nation should stand ally by and permit it continuously to disgrace this country in the eyes of the world; least of all, to propagate its doctrine of race-hatred, anarchy and blood lust throughout the land by means of lying now and motion pictures. "If the cries of the burning black victims of a hundred southern stakes have not been able to rouse the conscience of the North, can it remain deaf to the last agonizing prayer of Lao Frank as his tortured body was swung by 'southern gentlemen' from a southern pine?" "If Georgia cannot be sturged from out the sisterhood of States, if she cannot be reduced to a condition of dependence lower than that of the Philippines, she can at least be visited with a commercial, social and political ostracism which will convince its gentry that free Americans still enthrone justice and humanity as the chief bulwarks of the nation." OFFICIAL CALL Western Negro Press Association to Officers and Members of the Western Negro Press Association—Greeting: ly authority of the power vested in me as president of your association. I hereby request you to assemble in the 15th annual convention of the association on the 28th day of December, 1915, in the assembly room of the Kansas City Sun, in the Masonic Temple bldg., 1803 E. 18th THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN JOIL LANGE Manager. Kansas Ave., 30, 1915. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN MISS MARGCERI.E BOYD, M zzo Soprino. MISS MARGCERI.E BOYD, M zzo Soprino. St., Kansas City, Missouri, for the purpose of transacting business of the organization, and discussing and taking action upon the important question concerning the welfare and peace of our people. We expect a good attendance and much good to result from the meeting. All newspaper or magazine publishers, editors, agents and correspondents are invited to attend. Further information concerning the W. N. P. A. and the meeting at Kansas City next month may be had by addressing: J D. COOKE, Milwaukee, Wis. Secretary; or JI. R. GRAHAM, Kingston, Mo., Statistician; or NELSON C. CREWS, Editor The Kansas City Sun, Kansas City, Mo. Editor The Tulsa Star, Tulsa, Okla. HENNISSY, OKLA. Miss Alberta Douglass, primary teacher of public school, purchased a lovely home last week. Mrs. T. Barton was out of town on business Monday. M. s. L. M. Luckett spent Thursday in Kingfisher. Prof E. H. Hall mate a husty trip to Elrano Friday. Mrs. Lela Taylor, who has been at the Guthrie Sanitorium several weeks, is recovering from her severe attack of fever. BAD PLAY PHA JOWS Manager-You have the villain biss ing too much. Playwright-I thought it was neces ary to have him biss. Manager-No, the audience will de most of that. HOLDEN, MO. The school concert at the M. M. church is said to have caused quite a comment; many spoke very highly of it. Though it rained, there was a very good attendance. The patron liked every number. Program. Chorus—"Meet Mother in the Skies." Solo—"Horey That I Love So Well," Gertude Taylor. Short Play—"Tom Brown's New Suit." Solo—"Picture No Artist Can Paint," Arzelia K. Perkins. Short Play—"Gold Brick." Solo—"Only You," Garnetta Juailey. Operetta—"Bogy Man." Quartet—"O. P. R. A.," Perkins, Clay, Taylor, Johnson. Solo—"I'm Looking for My Papa," Clara Carmichael. Short Play—"Society for the Suppression of S'ang." Tablenu—"Cupid," Gertrude Taylor. Drill—Eight girls. Closing Chorus—"Reapers for the Harvest," School. We wish to make particular mention that the people came early, some before 7 o'clock, and the program started precisely at 8:00. The verdict of the assembly was in favor of Irene Taylor, who responded to a tremendous encore of her solo, "How Do You Do, Miss Josephine?" All the pieces were given ovations, but the greatest was to this little miss. "The Bogy Man" was heartily enceded, the star actor being Master Harrison Clay. The "O. P. R. A." comic quartet also took the audience into a state of ecstasy. Everybody went home feeling they had enjoyed the entertainmnt. Mrs. Ralph Murray and sister were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Murray Thursday. Mrs. Geo, Smith and daughter of Iola, Kan., left for home Saturday. Mrs. Freeman, who has been in Iola, Kan., with her daughter. Mrs. Geo, Smith, came home Thursday. Mrs. Fannie Miller of Kansas City and Mr. Norman Little were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jacobs Thanksgiving. Mrs. Florence Johnson of Centerview, Mo., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Berry. Same parties dined with Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Jacobs. The Missionar) Circle met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Smith Friday night and report a good time and a financial success. Miss Stella Combs, teacher of the Lebo school at Windsor, Mo., is home on a visit with Mrs. Lizzie Duncan. Miss Combs says she has an enrollment of thirty two pupils, the largest since September. She is teaching basketry, sewing and stenciling. All around, the school is doing fine work. She is well liked by the patrons and pupils and is making splendid progress. Miss Jennie Brown of Harrisonville, Mo... was the guest of Mrs. Sarah Clay the past week. Rev. A. M. Somerville held services at the M. B. church Sunday. Mothers and fathers, go to chruch. Encourage your friends to go. Take your children. The church house is the best place in town to go. Live close to God and trust in Him and you will prosper. Parents, wake up. Quit sleeping while your children are going the downward road. The church and school are the only salvation of our race. If we neglect them, sad, sad will be the future of the coming generation. We were around and shook hands and said a few kind words to Mother Allen. It seemed to cheer her up quite a deal. Don't forget the old people of our town. Stop in and say a word of cheer to them. You will lose nothing up it. Mr. Forest Merry was home from Warrensburg Sunday to visit his mother and father. Mr Richard Simms has been putting a new cover on his house on Vine street. He is fixing up considerably. Wonder if there is anything in the wind? He and his daughter are both single. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Taylor and family, Mrs.-Edward Lee, Mrs. Wm. Dodd and Mrs. Bell Hunlev spent Thanksgiving in Kingsville. Holden was visited with the first snow of the season Sunday, November 29. We know that the Plaindealer is getting popular in Holden from the way that your reporter sells his papers. Sold twenty the past Sunday, and expect to sell twenty the coming Sunday. We like to read the Plaindealer, particularly when it has Holden News. --- Merchant Policeman John Miller is on the sick list this week. Dr. O. A. Taylor has purchased a new seven passenger Hupmobile. Rev. J. R. Ransome of Kansas City yas in Topckn a few hours Monday. Miss Inez Burns, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is able to be out again. Mr. Asa King will spend the Christmas holidays with relatives and friends near Kingfisher, Okla. Mr. Thomas Mack, 938 N. Fillmore street, has been confined at home several days with an attack of rhinism. --- Mr. T. W. Troupe was a recent visitor at Salina and other points in Western Kansas in the interest of the Business League. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Dr. Marts of Kansas City, Mo., who has been the guest of Mrs. Mayhew, on Western avenue, has returned to her home. ```markdown ``` Mr. Clyde Crith has returned from Salina, where he spent several days visiting Rev. Wm. Tyler and family. He reports a pleasant trip. --- Mr. Clifford Meaux, one of the firemen of No. 3, who was taken seriously ill recently at a fire on the North Side, is improving slowly at his home, 405 Madison. --- Mon. Dennis Jones, a prominent Leavenworth attorney, was transacting business with Governor Capper Monday. He made the Plaindealer a very pleasant call. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Agnes Campbell, who spent two weeks in the city with her son and Ms wife, Mr. asd Mrs. H. L. Campbell, left Thursday of last week for her home in Guthrie, Okla. ```markdown ``` Mr. Huntley Mack, who is employed at the Santa Fe lumber yards, was severely injured yesterday when he slipped off a pile of lumber, striking his side against the end of a log. ```markdown ``` Mrs. S. I' Malone, city welfare worker, spent Tuesday of last week in Atchison, the guest of Mrs. Wm. Smothers. Mrs. Malone carried two children to the State Orphans' Home at Atchison. 粥粥 When hungry and tired and in want of something good to eat or a good place to eat and go to bed, call at the New Model Cafe, 323 Kansas Avenue. Phone 1501. Mrs. Lula Bradley, Prog.—Adv. ```markdown ``` Mrs. A. B. Check of Iliawatha announces her engagement to J. W. Williams of St Joseph, Mo. The marriage is to take place some time during the holidays. They will reside in St Joseph, Mo. ★★ Miss Laura Smith of Abilene, Kan., stopped over for a few days' visit with Mrs. Allie Todd, 1908 Topeka avenue, enroute from St. Joseph, Mt., and Wathena, Kan., where she visited friends. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Carrie Russell royally entrained the Young Matrons' Study Club at her home on Central avenue Wednesday evening. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Carl Spears, December 22. ```markdown ``` Mr. Samuel Harding, lineman for the Topeka street railway, who was severely injured several weeks ago when a street car ran into the repair wagon, is now at home from Christ hospital and is recovering nicely from the effects of three broken ribs and a battered head. His many friends are glad to know that he is doing so nicely. ```markdown ``` The funeral of Mr. Bose Recely was conducted at the Second ("B" Street) Baptist church last Sunday afternoon under he auspices of the G. U. O. of O. F. lodges, the deceased being a member of Exodus lodge No. 93. One of the largest concourses for some time turned out at the funeral. Stonestreet & Son were he undertakers. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The Shamrock Club met on the 7th of December with Mrs. Alexander, 1206 Chandler. After the regular business of the club the ladies enjoyed a three-course lunch prepared by the hostess. The next regular meeting will be December 21st with Mrs. Vance, 314 Para more street. 测试 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robt. J. Johnson yesterday morning. Mrs. Johnson was formerly Miss Bertha Hlarlan, a sister of Mrs. O. A. Taylor, at whose home she is stopping. Mr. Johnson is a sergeant in the Ninth Cavalry and will sail some time this month for the Philippines. Mother and babe are doing nicely. ```markdown ``` Hon. A. D. Griffin was in the city a few days last week, conferring with Democratic leaders in regard to his appointment to the office of recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. The last board has been nailed on the "fence" and it's all up to the President, and the wise ones say that "Griffa" appointment will be the President's first official act after his marriage. ```markdown ``` Th body of Mrs. Bailey arrived in Topeka at 2:15 over the Rock Island, accompanied by her husband and three court members and Rgv. Ransome, Mrs. Bettie Lee, Mrs. Tilford Davis and Mrs. Graves. She was a member of Hermoine Court No. 3, Kansas City, Kan., and was a faithful member until her death. She was the daughter of Mrs. Frona Sims of Topeka. On arrival in Topeka, Prince Albert Court No. 1 took charge of the body. --- Mrs. Emma King of Camden, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ben Menifee, at Eskridge, Kan. Mrs. Mary Hicks of Fleming, Mo., has also been a guest of Mrs. Menifee. Mr. Ben Menifee motored to Toppea with these ladies in his large automobile for a visit to Mr. Scott Menifee and family. They enjoyed the trip very much and spoke very highly of Kansas and the progress of the people. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gaines of Riverside, Ill., passed through Topeka Thursday evening, December 16, enroute to Southern California to spend the winter. Md. Gaines was formerly of Ttopeka and both he and his wife have a host of friends here who wish them a nice time in their winter resort. Mr. Gaines has been connected with Mr. Hodges, general officer of the Santa Fe. For several years. ```markdown ``` Officers of Bethany Chapter No. 7, O. E. S., for 1916, are as follows: Mrs. M. E. Drune, W. M. Mr. R. S. Sums, W. P.; Miss O. Officer, Asst. M.; Mrs. E. Ihnk treasurer; Mrs. M. Northington, secretary; Mrs. C. Henry, Cond; Mrs. D. Jones, Asst. Cond.; Mrs. S. Washington, Ada; Mrs. L. Cannon, Ruth; Mrs. C. Pace, Esther; Mrs. L. Spauldig, Marthu; Mrs. C. Sims, Electa; Mrs. L. Stewart, warder; Mr. Wm Link, sentinel ☆ ☆ ☆ Mr J M Marquess of Kansas City, prnud secretary of Prince Hall Grand Lodge A P and A M, was in the city on lodge business. Mr Marquess was a pleasant caller at the Plumdealer, where he met his boyhood friend and former school mate. Mr. Daniel Winston, a lno-type operator, of Nashville, Tenn., who recently accepted a "chair" on this paper Messrs. Marquess and Winston dined together and enjoyed a pleasant time talking of boyhood days down in "old Arkansas." --- We are informed that our friend W T Vernon, ex register of the treasury, is now filling the pulpit in one of the largest churches of the South, located at Memphis, Tennessee. Avery Chapel, whose membership numbers over fifteen hundred. The editor of the Plaindealer and the people of Kansas are proud to hear of this appointment and it is safe to say that Avery Chapel is proud of her pulpit orator and great church worker. They will have a standing in this country they never had before. We hope for the Reverend continued success. More than two months ago Rev. W. W. Russell left a rush order for business cards at this office, and was to call that evening or next day for the same. We haven't seen nor heard of him since. Has the Reverend met with soul play, or is he ill. Any information concerning him will be gladly received at this office. CONDOLENCE. After hearing of the death of your father, words are inadequate to express our feelings and sympathy to you. But the Good Lord has promised to be our shepherd and guide, and if we be patient He will always show us that he does things in His own way and in His own time, for the betterment of our conditions. Very truly yours, WAITERS OF THE EDWARDS --- Mr. Fred Thompson, who some two months ago accepted a position as machinist operator on the Fraternal Clarion, a St. Louis publication, is filling the bill to the very letter. Fred learned the linotype in he Plaindealer office, and we are proud of our "cubs." He came by the "way of the cross," the only time he had being after putting in ten hard hours on the Santa Fe section. He is a graduate of the Topeka high school and is imbued with the kind of stuff that will place him in the front rank of his chosen profession. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson, two of Topeka's oldest and most highly respected citizens, and they are justly proud of their boy. ```markdown ``` The Alpha Assisi Circle met at the home of Mrs. T. P. Martin Tuesday night, December 7. Miss Mabel Adauns, confidential secretary of charities, made quite an interesting talk which was enjoyed by those present. This charity organization was organized less than a year ago with the following members: Mrs. Paul Jones, President; Mrs. T. P. Martin, Secretary and Treasurer. This club is doing excellent work and has carried sunshine into a number of unfortunate homes. The generous Thanksgiving donations were very much appreciated by the exchange and now the members are bending every energy to d cevn mote to help with the Christmas cheer. Be it known, that Mr. C. M. Johnson of Omaha, Neb., is a legal and duly authorized official of the Fraternal Order of Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem (incorporated), having been elected a supreme grand organizer at last session in Kansas City, Kan., August 25, 1915, and is also a regularly commissioned supreme grand deputy at large. He has full authority to organize and set up subordinate numbers in all the departments of the order in any state or territory in the world. We solicit for him a cordial reception and a patient hearing of their claims of our order upon your consideration wherever he may go and seek recognition and favor for our society. HARRY R GRAHAM. Supreme Grand King. Headquarters at Kansas City, Mo. dated November, 1915. Mr. Pryor Dicky, one of the wealthy colored farmers of the state, located at Old Well, Kun, attended the Farmers' Convention last week. In speaking of the country and the outlook for the Negro at large, Mr. Dickey does not take a hopeful view of things from the fact that he just returned from a visit to Kentucky, where he went to see his relatives. He was at Bowling Green, where he spent his boyhood days, and he says he is compled to say that the Negro is losing ground; that the white man will not rent him over three or four acres of ground because he is afraid the Negro will become too prosperous. Mr. Dickey also says that the races are becoming more mixed in the South and it is hard to tell one race from the other; that the accommodation on the Jim Crow cars is unambiguous, and that the rebels do not respect the rights of the colored people. He can not understand why such conditions exist, and he knows of no remedy to better conditions. Mr. Dickey owns a fine auto and enjoys life on his big farm. He is a great wheat grower, BOOKER T. WASILINGTON before death wrote his own life book 150 pages, selling price $1.25. $100 a month easily made. One Agent sells 31 first day with circular. Another makes $5.75 in one hour, a million copies will be sold Agent wanted everywhere. Outfit free postage 16 cents. Anybody can sell. My Express is quickly. Multikin Jenkins Co., Washington, D.C. OLATHE, KANSAS. Mr. Joseph Tonorio an old soldier, died last Thurhday at the Soldiers' Home, Leavenworth. Funeral was held Friday. Interment in the National Cemetery. He leaves a wife, two sons, William and Albert, and a young daughter, Clara. Miss Mae Caesar Porter of Kansah City, Kanaas, gave a recital Monday night at the A. M. E. church. She was well received by a large audience. Mrs. Millie Clarke, who has been very sick, is much better. Miss Maureen Harrison is much improved at this writing. Quite an epidemic of whooping cough in Olathe among the children of Lincoln School. Little John Harvey Baker, Jr., has whooping cough. Charles C. Burnett, Jr. has been seriously ill, but is much better The Curnation Culture Club was organized November 27 at the residence of Mrs. P. G. Porter. The following officers were elected Mrs. P. G. Porter, president; Mrs. P. H. Hays, vice president; Mrs. Chas Coleman, secretary; Mrs. Geo. Williams, assistant secretary; Miss Lida Crump, treasurer; Mrs. Eliza Clarke critic. The first meeting was held December 4 at the residence of Mrs. Elliza Clarke. A discussion on the life and works of Shakespeare was widely opened by Miss Lida Crump, followed by Mrs. Porter and others. After the usual routine of business the club adjourned to meet December 11, with Mrs. Chas Coleman. CHANUTE, KANSAS Rev. Smith of the A. M. H. church was in Iola last Sunday assisting Rev. Watson in a rally. Harvy Martin left Thursday for Vinita, Okla., where he will spend the holidays with his parents. B. Y. P. U. at the Baptist church and Christian Endeavor at the Metropolitan church are being well attended on Sunday evenings. Rev. Smith heartily endorses the work of Rev. Barrett. Mr. Floyd Crith is visiting Topeka and Ottawa. Mr. Jackson Kowns was in Tulsa, Okla., last Wednesday. Mr. Cecil Hall was in Inla Sunday. Mr. Phil Richardson is gradually implying after a serious attack of pneumonia. Mr. Samuel Mix Jr., has accepted a position at the Manhattan Hotel. Mr. Ray Johnson leaves the first for Chicago. His stay will be indefinite. Rev. Barrett has appointed his staff and work will begin immediately toward the betterment of the Negro in general. Miss Lacy Brigman passed through the city Thursday enroute to her home in Thayer, Kansas. While here she called on Miss Gaston. Miss Crith left Thursday for Ottawa, whre she was called to the bed-side of her mother. The fish fry given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Brigham Thursday evening was well attended. Mr. Fay Bradly expects to spend the holidays in Oklahoma --- BELOISE, KANSAS. Mekvenzie-Gunn James McKenzie of Beloit and Miss Velma Gum of Holton, both colored, were married at 7 o'clock last night at the court house by bury H Cooper, probate judge. It was the first colored wedding at the court house during the tenure of Mrs. Cooper almost eight years. The groom of last night's wedding is known to every man and boy on Beloit to insite as "Big Jim" and is one of the trusted employees of the McGuire & Stanton Construction Co. During the summer he ran the big concrete mixer on the Beloit paving and is now working as a bricklayer. Mr McKenzie came originally from Tennessee, but is making Beloit his home for the present. Mrs. Michenzi is a young woman of capabilities, one of the highest types of womanhood of her race, and is worthy of the position of wife of a man as industrious as "Big Jim" has proven himself to be Large posters are here announcing the Original Christmas Ball at the topa, December 27. Mrs. Bonds, after visiting her daughters a few weeks returned to Pittsburg. Mr. Bob Delozier of Muskogee has purchased the Asking & Riley Dispensing Co. Mr. Jesse Brown of Coffeyville her Saturday. Mr R C Culton of the Delmocan Candy Kitchen, has been very busy the past week posting circulars in the country for the Christmas trade Miss Kit Martin after a successful operation is out again. "Symposium"--C. Poynter, J. A. Harris, Hazel Bean and others. Song—"Jesus, Lover of My Soul," written by C. G. Tutt, teacher. ELLSWORTH KANS. Mrs. Kate Levell, the daughter of Rev. P. R. and Mr. J. R. Frazer, was called away to Strange City, Kansas, on yesterday morning to meet her demented husband, Frank Levell, who was brought there from Concordia, Kans., Satur day by the sheriff of that county to await trial for insanity. On Thanksgiving evening the F. & A. A. Y. Masons, Prince Hall Origin, gave an entertainment at their hall and it was a nice affair and well attended. Rev. J. R. Frazier and Mrs. Frazier have returned to Ellsworth, their old home, from Nebraska City, Neb. where he was appointed. Rev. Frazier has a very bad ankle with rheumatism, but he is on the mend now. They were much appreciated by their old friends of Ellsworth and it made them feel like at home once more in life. Mr. Charlie Buckner has been on the sick list with the fever, but he is out again. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph, the leading Negro tonsortallists of Ellsworth, made a flying trip Thanksgiving to visit friends at Bunker Hill and were nicely entertained. The A. M. E. church of Ellsworth is without a pastor again, by being attached to Salina Kansas. Rev. Tyler has resigned and that leaves Ellsworth a loyal people with out a pastor. Rev. Tyler is a nice educated young Christian gentleman and ought not to have been sent to his death so early in life and that is Salina, Kans. Rev Brooks, P. E., held his first quarter at Ellsworth Wednesday night and said it was a better quarter than on Sunday before at Salina and he raised more money on that night than all day on Sunday at Salina. That goes to show what people can do with God in them and not on the outside of them. Rev. J. P. Prazier is expecting to return to his appointment as soon as his leg will permit him. CHERRYVALI, KAN. Cherryvale is still on the map and we are doing things over here. The wedding bells rang daily in our town Thanksgiving day Mrs. Mona Carter of Emporia re PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR I M LAMISON—327 Mad. St. Special diseases. Phone 952 DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM. Physician and Surgeon. 409 Kandan A4. Phone 4265 Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a.m. 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.; 7:30 to 9:00 even ing Sundays by request. OPTION HOURS 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. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon. Calls Answered at Night. Office 72 Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. 13* Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. *Once hours: 9:30 to 10:30 * DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. Phone 3608. 832 Kansas Ave Residence • 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone • 3608 R. 2. Tel. 774 Res.—774 Ring OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D Physician and Surgeon Office: 374 Kansas Av., over Guller Drug Store, across from Throo Hotel. Calls answered Night an Day—Res. 1535 Van Buren St. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. 1: ENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction 432 Kansas Av. Phone 14 turned t other home after visiting a few days with Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Greene. Mrs. A. C. Powell, after spending Thanksgiving with her daughter, Mrs. James Clay, returned to her home in Baxter Springs Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Grant of Fredonia were recent visitors in the city. Mrs. Mary Walter came up from Coffeyville and spent a few hours with Mrs. Grant Tyler. The Bethlehem Baptist church served dinner Thanksgiving day and in the evening a very commendable program was rendered under the management of Mrs. C. C. Clay. One special feature of the program was an original drill taken from the Bible, "The Fall of Jericho." The little soldiers, both boys and girls, were neatly dressed in crepo paper uniforms. After marching around the walls three times blowing forms the girls made a rush and captured the boys. Instead of breaking pitchers they bursted paper bags. After the concert the ladies served refreshments in the ball and a nent sum was realized. Mr. James Smith, after spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith, his returned to his home in Kansas City. The A. M. E. church was the scene of a very beautiful affair, given on the 27th by the Pink and Blue clubs. It was a contest, the Blues against the Pinks. The members of each club wore their club colors in the form of badges. The same color scheme was carried out on the tables, each having their respective tables, which were beautifully decorated. Ice cream in colors, fish, opusum with the necessaries, baked chicken, chitterlings, sandwiches, pickles, assorted cakes, cold pop, etc., were served to a packed house. Mrs. Henrietta Tyler, captain of the Blues, brought forward $23. Mrs. A. F. Greene, captain of the Pinks, took the prize for $27.31. Rev. R. C. Davis, pastor, deserves great credit for marshaling this affair. He is a live wife, and wherever he takes hold seems to put more life and ambition in the people. He has succeeded, with the help of his cabinet, during his seven weeks stay here, in adding another room to the parsonage, building a chicken court and raising $116.30. Attention will next be turned to a $250 rally. He says the church must be paid out of debt this year. Mrs. Terry has charge of the Sunday school, and preparations for Christmas will soon begin. Mr. and Mrs. Sum Richardson are enjoying a visit from their daughter, Mrs. Charles Fields, and children of Chanute. Patronize the Roberson grocery. They are your own people. Mr. D. M. Williamson seems to improve slowly. Mrs. Jas. Clay spent Saturday and Sunday in Pittsburgh, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Starkey MAKE YOUR OWN LIQUORS AT HOME. Cincinnati, O., Dec. 17, 1915.—A well known Distiller of this city has just produced a Concentrated Extract, with which anyone can now make right at home, any Whiskey, Liquor or Cordial, at a saving of over fifty per cent of the Liquor Dealers' prices. It's very simple and easy. A few minutes does the work, to immer no aparatus no boiling, no experience whatever. It is said that the Liquors made are for superior to those that can be purchased at most Liquor Stores, and as a result of this discovery thousands of people all over the country are already making their own Liquors at Home. The legality of this method has been carefully investigated by the highest authorities and found to comply with the Laws in every respect. No one now need be without their favorite Liquor as it can be made right at home or anywhere in a jiffy, just when wanted. The news of this amusing discovery has startled the country and he has already received thousands of letters of praise. Anyone can try a quart of his favorite Liquor free by writing to M. W. Prickett, 1615 Universal Ridge, Cincinnati, O., and ask for his interesting booklet, "Secrets of Making Liquors at Home," which he will send free to anyone sending their same ad address. Moses Reed, mail carrier for the last twelve years, from Langston, Okla., and a subscribed to the Topeka Plaindealer, died December 11, 1915, at 5 minutes to 6 o'clock a.m. age 74 years, 8 months, 25 days. Card of Thanks—Many thanks to all who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Thanks for the hospital force offerings. and Children. Lee-Warren Milling Co., SALIN . . . KAN-AN. Manufactured Especially for the Highest Class of Family Trade. Harris Flats Beds and all other conveniences. Only the patronage of the reasonable. — (MISS) CLAY IL. C. HARVEY, Proprietor. Whitlock Brook 216 EAST DOUGLAS One of the Best Places in the REMEMBER T 116 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. Trolley To One of the most delightful rides TROLLEY LINE between Kansas City runs through beautiful and pleasing by the door of the State Penitentiary Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and stations and many other important Cars leave Kansas City every hour 10 p.m.; last car leaves Kansas night; last car leaves at 12 o'clock Cars leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, m. to 10:30 p.m. except Saturday leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-W "Ah, there's sweet deliciousness of Meadow. It's the butter that's going sands of homes all over the Don't think that the tasty Meadow-G may be too high priced, never "soars" like some when you settle down to you can always get it which can always buy it at a reason from pasteurized cream. is Hats EXCELSIOR SPRING (21 N. Main Street— Place for Colored Trees all other conveniences. THE BEST MEALS the patronage of the best people solicite —(MISS) CLAY ANNA HARRIS, HARVEY, Proprietor. Lock Bros. Mar- 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. The Best Places in the City to Do Your M REMEMBER THE NUMBER. DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, Hley To Kansas City the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas. LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, K. through beautiful and picturesque country. It of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and many other important sight-seeing places. Kansas City every hour on the even hour from last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. exce- last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half 10 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights tha- 12 o'clock midnight. Kansas City-Western Railway There's Sweetness, Madness thing required to convince you less of Meadow-Gold Butter. Butter that's going into hundreds of homes all over the country. ink that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter too high priced. Meadow-Gold bears" like some butters. You w you settle down to using it regular always get it when you want it a ways buy it at a reasonable price. M urized cream. Send us your order to- DISTRIBUTED BY THE CHASE WHELLSALE CO. TOPEKA. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR IT. Harris flats EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. (214 N. Main Street—First Class Place for Colored Trade—Clean Beds and all other conveniences. THE BEST MEALS SERVED! Only the patronage of the best people solicited. Terms reasonable. —(MISS) CLAY ANNA HARRIS, Manager. IL C. HARVEY, Proprietor. Whitlock Bros. Market, Whitlock Bros. Market, 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing. REMEMBER THE NUMBER. 16 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the COLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sightseeing places. Car leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Satur day nights; last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Car leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. "Ah, there's Sweetness, Madam" Just one thing required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's the butter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. Meadow Gold Butter CONTINENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. CHANUTE, KAN. and d the Thanksgiving bu'l at Iola Mr. Crutt of Topeka spent Thanksgiving with his son Mr. H. Critt. Miss Effie Duncan of Iola passed through the city Wednesday enroute to Erie, Kan. Little Louise Gaston was indisposed Friday. Mr. and M.s. Charles Fields and family spent Thanksgiving in Cherryvale with relatives. The Mosaic lodge continues to grow. Mrs. Jerry Campbell is ill with the grip. Both churches were well attended Sunday. Mrs. L. C] McColough of Jola About twenty young people at- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. 621 N. Main Street—First Class Place for Colored Trade—Clean THE BEST MEALS SERVED! best people solicited. Terms ANNA HARRIS, Manager. s. Market, NUGLASS AVE. City to Do Your Marketing. THE NUMBER. WICHITA, KANSAS. Kansas City in the State of Kansas is on the City and Leavenworth, Kas. This picturesque country. It takes you at Lansing, Kas., the National and both the Federal and Military night-seeing places. Our on the even hour from 6 a. m. City at 11:30 p. m. except Satur clock midnight. Every hour on the half from 6:30 y and Sunday nights the last car Western Railway Co. Wetness, Madam to convince you of the -Gold Butter. Try it. ing into hundreds of thou- the country. y, fine-flavored Gold Butter Meadow-Gold Butter butters. You will find to using it regularly that when you want it and you reasonable price. Made only and us your order to-day. end d the Thanksgiving ball at Iola Thursday night. Miss Todwater and Mrs. Tucker of Argentine arrived Thursday to spend a week with Mr. and Mrs. Kizer. A Joint Thanksgiving service was held at the Baptist church Thursday morning and was largely attended. Mr. Philip Richardson has been seriously ill for the past week with pneumonia. The Old Po'ke' Concert given at the Methodist church Thursday night was a great success. Harvey Martin spent Thanksgiving in Kansas City. spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. OLATHE, KANSAS. Mrs. W E Ross spent Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Joe Manlove spent Sunday afternoon in Ain a City. The Carnation Culture Club met with Mrs Chay Coleman Saturday afternoon. "The Merchant of Nance" was the afternoon's topic led by M Sela J. Hays. Miss Winn'e Bradford of Holliday was a guest of the club. Mr. H I Monroe of Topeka ment Sunday in O'athe as the guest of the Second Baptist Sunday school. A sp'endid program was rendered by the Sunday school in the evening. Mrs E. Crump and Miss I. I very pleasantly entertained the follow- ing at dinner Sunday: Rev. and Mrs. Jackson, Hon. I. I. Monroe, Mrs. W. Rollins and Leroy Brown, Mrs. Charles Coleman, and Miss Minnie Brufordd of Holliday. Miss Minnie Bradford of Holliday attended teachers' meeting Saturday. Rev. B. F. Butter of Danville, Ind., a former Outhan, visited here Sunday. Miss Maurice Harrison, who has been very sick, is slowly improving. Bishop Parks of Chicago and Elder Gilbert of Kansas City, Mo, were in Excelsior Springs for a few days. They stopped at the Albany hotel. We hope to have them here again. Mr. Jack Broomfield and wife of Omaha, Nebraska are at the Albany hotel. Mr. Broomfield claims that this water has cured him. We hope his statement is correct, as we are glad to have them with us at all times. Mr. Bob Roberts of Omaha, Neb, is here with Mr. Jack Broomfield and wife. We hope that he, too, will become hooded before leaving. Mr. B. L. Douglas of Mexico, Mo., is numbered among our distinguished guests. We are glad to have him with us. Mrs. Wells has gone to St. Joseph, Mo., where she will reside with her sister. She is contemplating an operation. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. The dance given Monday night, December 6, by the Elm boys, was quite a success. Our friends from Liberty came down to help make the evening enjoyable. We welcome them here at all times. Afted the dance a bisquet was given Everyone present seemed to have had a lively time. Mr. Joe Pruttt was on hand with his bride and attracted much attention. Mrs. Wm. McKnight is here for the week-end, visiting her husband, head waiter at the Elms hotel. We are always glad to have her here. Mr. H. B. White, the main squeeze, from now on will be called "Uncle Henry." Mr. McKnight wishes to thank Mr. Desmond for his well rendered services as head waiter during his illness. The Albany hotel is in position to accommodate you with modern conveniences and a high social atmosphere. Mr. H. B. White says her trip to California helped her greatly. She is well pleased with the result. CROWEBURG, KAN. Andy Phelps is improving. Mr. Jake Galloway is very ill at this time. Quite a crowd attended the Baptising at Croweburg last Sunday. Rev. A. G. Beaton of Yale and others attended the services at Croweburg Sunday, December 12th. Rev. P. D. Skinner of Coffeyville read the Baptismal sermon at 10 a.m. and Rev. J. T. Elas of Croweburg preached the instrumental sermon in the afternoon. The evening service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Skinner, who preached his sermon. Everyone deed that they never heard better preaching anywhere. The St. John church closed its vival Sunday night, December 12, twelve of the 11th. The church is a great success such as will be long remembered here by many for Holy Spirit was with us in love. Nineteen persons added to the church as the re- sult of the meeting. The pastor, I. G. Cooper, and the church very thankful to Lily Grove Baptist church for their earnest hip through our meeting, also to Rev Elias, Rev Skinner, Rev, Prentice and Rev. Ford, in fact all who came out. Mr. R. B. Slaughter is on the list. Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Fields are the proud parents of a bouncing boy that made his arrival December 5. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs. Addie Johnson and little son Iury have gone to South Dakota to visit her mother. he Mission Sisters' rally will be fourth Sunday in January. All e cordially invited. Vrs. Alles Gamble's grandmother here from Oklahoma visiting with her. WICHITA, KAN. The John Brown Literary Society at Tuesday night, December 7th in the first meeting for the curren- tur, in the auditorium of the new A. M. E. church, at 8:15 p. m. Opened with prayer and singing after which quotations and curren- tions were given by the members The following officers were elected the ensuing year: President, Prof. Joseph Bowler; vice presi- tant; Dr. Chas. R. Price; secretary, Miss Isis M. Brooks, assistant sec- tuary, Miss Cona Topp; treasurer, Miss Lula Covington; Librarian, Lester Farset Dixon; organist, Miss Eva Williams; sergeant-at-nam- orcer, Dr. G. G. Broyn. Miss Laura Rawles, Miss Ellen Roach and Miss Clara Topp were elected as the delegates to the Interstate. By motion a standing vote of hanks was given the retiring president and his abe cabinet for so- my conducting the literory in the past three years. An interesting program was arranged and read for the next meeting, after which the society adjourned to meet Tuesday night. December 14. Memorial services for Booker T. Washington were held Thursday night. December 2, by the Booker T. Washington Club. An excellent program was rendered. Dr. G. G. Brown is preparing his second annual Better Baby Calendar, to be issued about the beginning of the new year. Vrs. A. Williams of Topeka, Kan., is the guest of her son, Rev. C. A. Williams, and family of N. Water street. Miss Alvah Fines and father returned Saturday from Independence, Kan., where they have visited for several weeks. Mr. Chester Anderson of Newton, Kan., was in the city last week on business. Major Blackwell and Mrs. Nobel Taylor of Wellington, Kan., were in the city last week. St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church's progressing under the leadership of the pastor, Rev. J. A. Wramlit. They have purchased a stone church on the corner of 12th and Washington avenues at a cost of $5,000. A three act drama, "Brace the Poor Housegirl," was given Thursday, Dec. 9, in the auditorium of the A. M. E. church to benefit the building fund, and it was a decided success in every way. Mrs. Lula Hill as "Brace" was exceptionally good. Mr. J. C. Bowler, who played the part of "Bob Wilder," proved himself an artist. Dr. Price as "Frank Karl," Rev. C. A. Williams as John Petkins," Laroy Hupa as "Ratsom Sage," Miss Mattie Scott as "Dorcas Jones," Miss Laura Rawles a "Rena Blake" and Miss Ernestine Whitman as "Charissa Every" completed the cast of characters and all played well. The musical selections by Miss Pearl Rhodes, Miss Anna Smith and Miss Bettie Mae Hall between acts were good. Miss Isa Brooks and Mrs. Will Howard motored to Wellington, Kansas, Sunday and had donner at the T Bone Cafe." An interesting program was tendered Sunday afternoon, Dec. 12, at the "Forum" in the Y. M. C. A. parlors. The Gary Home Laundry at 1305 Wabash avenue, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Gary, is fast coming to the front. Mrs. Gary, the proprietress, has had 12 years experience in the laundry business, five years of this time at the present location. "They have recently installed Western Electric Washing Machine which will enable them to take care of the large trade which they have worked up. Mr. and Mrs. Gary are both members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Mr. Gary being a minister of the gospel and a patron of the Phandaler. They are among the best families of our city OMAHA, NER Mr. C. M. Johnson, who has been very low with pneumonia for the past three weeks at his home, 1608 with Thirty first street, had a collapse Friday and is in a very serious condition. It's many friends are watching at his bedside and praying for his recovery. It is earnestly requested that the Christian friends and associates pray a special prayer for his recovery. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vin St. Kansas City, Mo Bell phone 4866 East—Home phone 4213 East This is the place to buy first candy, fruit, ice cream and water. Give this place a call—Ad ee! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of 1920 SAM WILLER 'HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO Shreveport La A BEAUTIFUL READ OF DAILY IS A LADY'S love it fair all use the Magic. The angle will o straighten the curvilent head of hair. It will al so atm not failure the hair, because it is never heated direct, is heated on our Alcohol Bottle, or any other bottle. Bottle to market Price per litre $ue Alcohol H White for literat Stonestree Undertakers and F A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GICKY, and it is worth it if you will use the Magic. The Magic will dry hair all over, and straightens the curliest Head of hair. 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Ican sell you a farm in Logan county, Kans. PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. B. CAREY. 4 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, (8 Block, no. of Union Street ... 11th N. CONNECTION Steals at All Hours. Lake Douglas 4442 8 South 11th St. OMA F. F. Long,..... Wholesale and Retail —BRFAD, CAMES AND PIES For Parties and Church Feuvals BROOKFIELD, :: MISSOURI SPECIAL NOTICE! By order of the National Baptist Convention assembled in Chicago, Ill., you are hereby directed to send all orders for Sunday School literature, merchandise, etc., to S. P. Harris, Secretary, 409 Gay St., Nashville, Tenn. Beginning now, make out your orders in accordance with this instruction. Send him your order for literature, etc., for the October quarter. E. C. MORRIS, Pres. R. B. HUDSON Sec. FOR SALE:—One ten table Pocket Billiard hall with fixtures at 310 Kansas Av. Cheap Inquire of W. E. Stewart, 32' Kansas Av. or Phone 1137 HAST HILL M. B CHURCH Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. All are cordially invited to come and worship with us. Past Rev L. D. Stevens, B. D. 1017 South Hancock St., Topeka, Kansas. BUTTE, MONT. For some time I meant to have sent you the doings of the Puget Sound Conference, especially since so many from the Sunflower State are in it. I came from Wilberforce University here last July and was here but a few days before I went to Portland, Oro., to attend the annual conference. There we were the guests of our son from Kansas, Rev. J. L. Craw, and his wife, Mrs. Lillian Jeltz Craw, the Topeka product who has no superior in church work. Rev. Craw and family are now in Los Angeles, where he is pastor of our First church. Before leaving this conference we made him the leader of our delegation to the Centennial Anniversary of our church. This shows that his obedience to Horace Greeley's "Son, go west and grow up with the country" was not in vain, and to go to the largest appointment in the West after four years is no bad achievement. Dr. C. N. Douglass, one of the old landmarks of African Methodism, is the other delegate to Philadelphia. He is a min we can't do without. The young men of the conference have no desire to supplant such fathers as he, for he keepspace with the needs of the church. Wherever I go I try to leave a Plaindealer subscriber. I hope you are still sending the paper to Ohio and receiving the subscription to it. I hear from my Bro. Rev. J. M. Brown, who is now in Oakland While we, the sons of John Brown's state, must go to other fields, we always cherish fondly our relationship. I point with pride often to dear old Kansas and Topeka. It is very unfortunate that the mayor of Topcka (House) did not get off the train when he passed through Butte. He received the wrong impression of the city. Our Commercial Club here I think will send, if it hasn't, a booklet of Butte so he can see what a wonderful city it is. Butte has a pay roll of $20,000,000 a year new money. Janitors receive $105 a month here as wages. Barbers get 75 cents for a hair cut and shave. But recently, since my coming here, we raised at one little effort $250 for our church. Thanksgiving alone the ladies cleared $50 at a dinner and at a little bazar the Baptist church raised $75. These last affairs were of course, among the colored. I am as strong a son of Topeka as Mayor House, but I must say there are only two things in which Butte is behind Topeka, viz: Butte is a wet town and has a restricted district for immorality. Even of the first one Topeka is not entirely exempt, for Mayor House himself will not begin to aver that liquor is not so'd in Topeka. And Butte makes up for its deficiency in this respect in two ways: First, when Butte adopts prohibition she will prohibit, not partially; second she gives to all of her citizens suffrage and equal rights. Any public place in Butte will serve all races, whereas, on Kansas avenue, under the shadow of the State House, where the American flag is unfurled (and many thinks to Kansans who recently wav'd it at half mast for my stepfather—Tolliver Byrd) prominent places will not serve any of the almost 10,000 of my race. I do point to Topeka as my home town with much pride, however, regarding the restricted district. This is the greatest stigmatizing upon our city here. But even recently the mayor ordered one of the largest schools in the city closed because it was in that district. It will be a number of days, however, before Topeka can boast of 85,000 inhabitants, enterprises paying out in new money every year twenty million dollars. There are no banks in Topeka that can equal our million dollar capital Lanks. The president of one this Thanksgiving gave £500 to charity. I like to read the Daily Capital and the Topeka State Journal, but we have three such dailies in Butte. We are reading the war news here while the papers are in press in Topeka. When the late Booker T. Washington died announcements were in the papers of memorial services to his honor when I received a message of his death from Kansas. Tell Mayor House well pay his way to Batte and give him a new suit of clothes to come and see this metropolitan city of Monatna. Very sincerely yours, (REV) R. S. BROWN, Pastor Shaffer A. M. H. Church JETMORE, KAN. The Thanksgiving program rendered by the pupils of Miss Carrie L. Burney's school was a decided success. Many visitors were out and partook of light refreshments. Friends are kindly assisting Mr. Ernest Bradshaw, whose home was recently burned. Mr. Mason of Lyons, Kan., has returned home. Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Lee entertained at Thanksgiving dinner. Besides the family, covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw, Misses Stellin Bradshaw and Carrie Burney, and Ralph Bradshaw. Rev. Thomas of St. John, Kan., has returned to his home. Rev. Van Leu, our state missionary, was in our midst and gave us a delightful lecture on Monday night. Last Sunday evening marked the ordination of Bro. Geo. Bradshaw, Sr. The service was very impressive. Scripture reading was by the Rev. Owen Freeman. The ordination sermon was preached by the Rev. Thomas in a most able manner. The ordination prayer and blessing were by Rev. E. H. Lee, and the charge by Rev. Van Leu. The choir tendered splendid music for the occasion. The meeting was a success, financially and spiritually. Mrs. Belle Bennet has spent the past week in the Valley settlement. GODFREY, ILI. Sir L. F. Dinnie, C. G. M., of Caliro, Ill., was in Alton November 17 and while here on his visit gave a very nice lecture at the Union Baptist church, after which the Knights and Daughters of Tabor gave him a nice reception. Mrs. Arthur Franklin spent a few days visiting her sister, Mrs. M. Baker, who continues quite ill. Mr. Nick Myers of Fort Scott, Kan., is visiting his brother, George Myers. Miss Clara Green has returned from Wamego, Kan., where she spent two weeks visiting her father, Mr. E. Green, and reports a fine trip. Mrs. Florence Green Cannon is quite ill at her home. VINITA, OKLA. Mr. A. D. Johnson spent Thanksgiving in Chanute, Kan., with his daughters and son, Mrs. C. N. Williams, Miss Wilda Johnson and Mr. C. J. Johnson. He reported a fine time. Mrs. L. B. Sudduth entertained with a Thanksgiving dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. A. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. O. Moore, Misses Josephine and Vernell Moore. Mesdames J. Davis, S. Adams, J. Davis, A. Moore, S. Jones, W. Tell, Lee Williams, O. Moore, W. Barker, Mother Finley and Misses Eva May Venter and Clara N. Williams visited the school Wednesday and heard the children render their Thanksgiving exercises. We must say Miss Sadie Davis should have much praise for the way she is training our small boys and girls. The A. M. E. church has changed its Sunday school time from morning until afternoon, on account of so many being unable to attend in the morning. Last Sunday we had thirty, and it is hoped we can get three times as many this Sunday. Mrs. R. L. Green, who is teaching out from Russell Creek, while boarding the train lost her purse, but it was found that night and returned to the owser. Mrs. John Davis and Miss Sadie Davis entertained the Missionary society. There were fifteen present. A two course lunch was served and all report a well spent evening. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Davis are busy entertaining a baby, which was named after his father. Mr. R. B Pune of Picasanton, Kau., visited Miss Josephine Lynch, Prof Davis and Misses Alice A. Waton, Gurna N. Williams and Sutie Davis attended the teachers' meeting in Muskogee Thursday and Friday of last week. Mr. L. B Sudduth is in Coweta this week attending to business matters. He will also hunt while away. He took his fine bird dog with him. Several attended the funeral of N. Owens, on Lightning, Monday. The specials given by the churches Thursday were a success. G Armstrong of Welch had business in the city Saturday J. D. Davie passed through the city Wednesday from district No. 48 to Muskogee. N. Owens died Sunday morning. Funeral was held Monday on Lightening Creek. He leaves a wife, a daughter, a father and a brother to mourn his loss. Freeman Martin Lightening was in the city Saturday. A. G. Sango passed through the city Wednesday from Coffeyville to Muskogee. Mrs. R. I. Green, Mrs. James Hardrick and J. H. Davies came in Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving. Vance Williamson came over Thursday for a visit with his father. Misses Alice (A. Walton, Clara N. Williams and Sadie B. Davis, Mru. R. L. Green, Mrs. James Hardrick, J. D. Davis, Miss Oanie L. Reed, J. H. Davie, Rev. G. C. Tutt, observed Craig county teachers the District Association in Mun- gee November 26 and 27. Vernal Hicks came down from Parsons Thursday to spend the holidays with his parents. Frasier Martin of Blue Jacke was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Watson. Joe Rowe of Ketchum was in the city Saturday. J. B. Jones of Chelopa was a visi- tor Thursday. Rev. J. W. Fagan returned from Lenapah Sunday, where he has been holding a revival. Mrs. A. Rider returned Sunday from Kansas City. Don't forget that just before time to enter our new building there will be a day set for parents to help beautify the school site. Mr. Annie Thompson was called to Oswego Sunday owing to the death of C. M. Condon. Mrs. Lena Otum Spent Thursday in Coffeyville. Mr. Buford of Oklahoma City was the guest of J. T. Williams Thursday. W Davis of Chetopa was in the city Monday. The rally at the Methodist church Sunday netted a neat sum. Miss Mattie Lynch is reported as being very sick. The Sunday schools are doing nicely, but there are more children that can attend. Parents, see to it that they attend somewhere. Work on the new school building is progressing rapidly. Lillie Adams returned Sunday from Oklahoma City. A B LEGHORN, KAN. The people of this vicinity gave a pie supper Thursday night of last week at the home of Mr. and Aim. Berry. The pies all sold at an ap preciable price. Miss Stella Brooker's pie brought the highest price, $3.50, bought by Mr. Marion Brigans. The total amount realized was $16.40. The funds will go towards a Christmas tree. Mr Lincoln Robinson and Mr. Milton Radcliffe of Cherryvale attended the pie supper at Mr. Berry's. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Treece and family had a startling adventure while on their way to the pie supper Thursday night. Mr. Treece's horses became frightened while only a short distance from home. Mr. Treece was unable to get control of them, but ran them into a fence, which caused them to stop. No one was injured, but all were shaken up. They continued on their journey. Mr. Edward Reddins drove to Coffeyville Sunday for a visit. Mrs. Ernest Roberts, his cousin, returned home with him and visited with relatives until Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Treece and family and their friend, Mrs. Keller of Independence, went out hunting Sunday. They report having spent an enjoyable day in the woods. Mr. Charles Wesley of this vicinity went to Sodin Wednesday, where he was united in marriage to Mhs Annie Wilson of that place Thanksgiving morning at 7:30 o'clock. They came to Bolton Thanksgiving evening, where Mr. Wesley had a home nicely furnished and prepared Mrs. We lay was a most promising young lady of Sodin, and will prove a worthy addition to this vicinity. Thir many friends wish them a happy future. Miss Patrina Wesley and Mestrs Jessie and Clarence Briggs attended the Wesley Wilson wedding at Sedan Thursday morning. A welcoming reception was awaiting Mr. Charles Wesley and his bride when they arrived Thursday evening from Sidan. A crowd of friends and relatives gathered at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley and extended a royal welcome. A sumptuous supper was spread, consisting of many good Thanksgiving edibles Miss Sadie Wilson and John Thursman accompany the bridal party from Sedan and attended the supper. Mrs. C. W. Fields of Coffeyville spent Thanksgiving and the remainder of the week the puet of Mrs. G. W. Briggans, returning to her home Sunday. Mrs. George Briggans received the news from Dearing that her mother, Mrs. Watson, was very all Mrs. Briggans and others hastened to her bedside. Mr. and Mrs. Berry and Mrs. Eva Briggans visited friends at Cherryvale Thanksgiving. Mr. Jordan Knox and Mrs. Dixon and daughter Iva of Independence spent Sunday evening the guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Reddins. There is a great deal of illness with the grip in this vicinity. We hope to hear of an improvement. INDEPENDENCE, KAN. Mumps seem to be the order of the day. Miss Bertha Garland spent Thanksgiving in Tulsa with friends. Miss Bessie Hopkins is very ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. Lance Carter spent the holidays with her parents in Garnett. Miss Flossie Vostin of Garnett is visiting her cousin, Mrs. William Payne. Oscar Fields of Coffeyville spent Thanksgiving with his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fields. Miss Mahel Williams is confined to her home with midsups, and could not be present at her brother's wedding, which occurred in Wichita Thursday evening. The young ladies of the Maple Street Baptist church will rehearse the Queen of Sheba" and will put the play on during the holidays for the benefit of the new church. Miss Birtha Campbell spent several days with her grandparents, Ir. and Mrs Deloy, returning to her home in Topeca Tuesday. Miss Mabel V. Vanderford and Aunfon J. Oliver of Cherryvale edited at the home of Rev. J. J. Catbell Thursday evening and were united in marriage. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Vanderford, well known in this city. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver of Cherryvale and is employed as a chemist in that city. OTTAWA, KAN. A good crowd attended the Third church Sunday all day, it being the first Sunday in the month. We had a very good, soul stirring meeting. The church is marching on. It is beginning to launch out in the deep, both spiritually and financially. Pastor Williams prescheduled a good sermon at night. Mrs. G. Hendleton, Mr. James and Mr. Muldox are on the sick list. Miss Elsie Lewis entertained the Bury Bee Art Club last Thursday afternoon. A two course luncheon was served. On last Thursday afternoon Pastor Williams and the ladies of the Mission Circle went on a tour visiting the sick and aged members of the church, and a good time was reported. Pastor S. A Williams and Rev. B. R. Ross, pastor of the A. M. E. church, are members of the White Alliance. Rev. Ross read a paper on the life of Booker T. Washington, and Pastor Williams spoke of Booker T Washington as an educator. Pastor Williams received a special invitation to go to the Farmers' Agricultural Association, which convenes at Topeka, to deliver an address on Wednesday. The young people of the Third Baptist church and friends are planning a three or four nights entertainment during the Christmas holiday. KANSAS CITY, KAN Mr Harry Tucker, of the Caucasian race, gave a fine community dinner for all persons of all churches at the A M E. church, free to everybody. Twenty three turkeys, oyster dressing, two harms, and the delicacies that go with them were cooked in the best of style and ice cream was the last course. Covera were lod for 1,500. Mrs. Lyle was chairman and was assisted by M. dames Dukerom, Lulu Tolson, Bert P. Woodfork, A Price and Smith, and Misses J H. Juanta Brown, and many others. Mr Tucker and his Caucasian friend, Mr Daniels of Kentucky, sat right down and ate with their guests. Rev Ransom asked the blessing and Messrs. Tucker and Daniels responded to the toasts. Some of the many at the guest table were: Rev J. R. Ransom, Prof. and Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Ovens, Mrs. M. C. Matthew, Mr. and Mrs. Somers, Miss P. Murray, Prof. French and others. All who appreciate kindness thank the rich oil man for his hospitality. The First Baptist church cleared 66 at their fine turkey dinner on Thanksgiving day. Nearly all the members and clubs of the Metropolitan church worked together for Thanksgiving. Rev D. A Holmes and Mr D W. White talked it up and had Mrs. M. C Matthews print a large notice, and Mrs. Rodgers was made chairman of all, and the members select donated, sold tickets and cooked Seventeen turkeys were served, also wild game, vegetables, ice cream etc., and they cleared over $120, with many tickets yet out. That is the largest amount ever cleared by one church in one night in this city. Three churches together have cleared over $100, and something for all churches, like the Y, M, C, A.. THE MARY SCHULZ Mme. Beard's Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWR It removes dandruff and stops it ing of the scalp and takes out kink and makes the hair grow soft and beautiful. Stain stamp for lampshade. more than that has been cleared in one night. The funeral obsequies of the late Rev. Hayes of the M. H. church were held at that church Sunday, Rev. McMorris officiating. The church was decorated with large natural palms and draped in black. Many good condolences were read about him, and the floral offerings were beautiful. The community has lost a useful Christian gentleman who leaves a loving wife, son and other relatives and friends who regret his demise. Mrs. B. J. Frye is beaten. The Indies of the Metropolitan Mission Circle, with Mrs. P. Morris as their efficient president, gave a Corn Carnival two nights recently. They decorated the church beautifully in corn. Mrs. Beeks resited Dunbar's "Corn Song," and was encorred. Mrs. C. Meeks also resided from Dunbar. Mrs. J. Woods presided at the piano. Mrs. M. C. Matthews gave a poetical history of corn and by special request rendered it the second night. The Missionary Play, led by Mrs. J. T. Roberts, was appropriate and well rendered. The Circle did well financially. The funeral of Mr. Wha was held from the Colored M. E. Church of America, Rev Warfield officiating. The Masons turned out in a body and many beautiful flowers were received. Decreased leaves a wife, several children, a sister and many other relatives and friends who regret his transition. Miss Marie Johnson was absent from Western University nearly a week on account of illness. She is up again. Miss Eula Hogg, on Washington boulevard, has been sick a few days. Mrs. J. W. Smith, on Washington boulevard, is quite sick again. Mrs. Dr. Keys, of Kansas City, Mo who came to visit Mrs. J. W. Smith, her aunt, was stricken with double pneumonia and is in a pre- carious condition. They have a trained nurse. Mr Rhodes, at 941 Washington boulevard, has been sick with paralysis. Mrs. Smith, at 937 Washington boulevard, is sick. Mr Woodson was buried from the Metropolitan church last Sunday at 2 p.m. Stonewall lodge, K of P, escorted by a hard, turned out is a body Rev Holm's officiated. The church was full and floral offerings were plantful. He leaves a wife, several children and many friends who greet for him. Miss Boulah Burke, a high school teacher, became so ill she had to return to her home in Washington, D.C. We hope she will soon recover. A steam heating plant is now being placed in the Metropolitan church. Mr. P. C. Thomas of Topeka was here visiting his mother and brother. He spoke for Christ at Covenant. Messrs John Stovall, Rev N. B. Robbisson and Mr. H. Tucker are three of our finest husges. The Citizens' Forum was entertained by Summer High School pupils last Sunday. Prof J P. King had a good paper on "Save the Boys" and Mr. Harry Tucker sang a beautiful bass solo, and was encorred. A young lady whose name we felt to learn sang a soprano solo and the chorus sang a parody on Strauss' "Beautiful Blue Danube" so well they received a double encore. Prof Reynolds is giving them fine musical training. HOMES CHEAP. Ideal location; you can buy at your own terms. Every man should own his home in these days. Go and see Ed Bass or phone hom. 3000. 809 East Fifteenth street. He will fit you out and give you a chance. Member of the Federal Reserve TOPEKA. KANSAS Capital and Surplus J.R. MEAT Capital and:Surplus - - $300,000.00 J. R. BURROW, President MEATS AT LIVING PRICES. SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY LAMB HINDQUARTERS, Saturday. 12c Fancy Chuck, Roast, lb ..... Plate Boil, 3 lbs. ..... No. 1 Calif. Hams, (smoked shoulders) lb..12½ No. 1 Hams, lb.....17c No. 5 can Lard. No. 1 sliced Hams, lb.....22c Pork Chops, lb .....15c No. 3 can Lard.. Pork Butt Roast .....15c Shoulder Roast, lb Country Cured Bacon, lb..16c Fresh Side Pork. Dry Salt Side Pork, lb..13¹²c Mendow Gold Butte Dry Salt Jowls, lb.....11c Parkdale Process Compound, lb .....10c Brick Cheese, lb Sirloinn Steak, lb .....17c Cream Cheese, lb Chuck Steak, lb .....12¹²¹c Fresh Pig Hams, Round Steak, lb .....15c Butterine .....12 Spare Ribs, lb .....10c Select Oysters, qu All Our Meats Gov ernment Inspected. White House Meat Market 423 kansas Avenue. HENESSEY, OKLA. Mrs. Toleda Bailey Smith of Kan nas City, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Stella Johnson, here and and her mother, Mr. Ida Bailey, at Oklahoma City, departed for her home Saturday, being called there on account of the extreme illness of her sister in-law, Miss Minerva Smith. Rev. J. H. Douglas of Kingfisher has accepted the call of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, made in the last business meeting. He is a highly cultured minister and there are various reasons for believing that his work will be crowned with success. Most pronounced of which is his popularity. Master Bretho Nelson is rapidly recuperating. He re-entered school Monday. Mrs. Marie Ziegler Drake enter lamod a goodly number of young people at her home Friday evening despite the inclementy of weather. Among those present were: Misses Birdie and Ethel Clark, Florence and Nettie Hardy, Piccola and Doria Ratliff and Oretha Buckman, Messrs. John Clark, Ansal Meaux, Alexander and Freddie Breckinridge, William Jackson, James Welber, Owen Ratliff and William Young, Mr. and Mrs. James Rouse, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hardy, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. T D. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Breckinridge and Mr. and Mrs. Mattox Every one ment a delightful evening The people of the rural districts are looking forward to glorious results from their present revival meeting. The most substantial basis for their expectations is the strong spiritual ability of their minister, Rev. J. E. Douglas. The ..Fair.. Is the TOY Store of Lopeka We buy in Our load lots and sell for less. 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Among an earlier batch written very soon after he graduated in medicine I found a narrative which as I read on interested me in intensely. Here it is: "We all know that many things exist of which the human mind has not yet any conception. I go further that this I believe that anything of which the mind can conceive, however improbable, may exist. "Some years ago a certain noted orchor wrote a story 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' suggesting that two different personalities might exist in the same man. I believe that the duo will come when it will be demonstrated to the world that some, if not all, of us are composed of more than one being. Indeed I not only believe it, I know it. If you ask me why I know it, this is my reply: There was something about Lennie Hatch that impressed me the first time I met her. She was what most persons would call old. Perhaps one reason for my becoming interested in her was that I was a recent graduate of a medical college and had taken a post graduate course on the physiology of psychological conditions. It seemed to me that Miss Hatch was abnormal—not that her body was abnormal but the spirit within it. For I am not so given to materialism as to believe that our spiritual and physical parts are one. "Whether Jennie Hatch mistook my scientific interest in her for love I don't know, but she came to look upon me as a lover. I did not either encourage or discourage her in this I permitted the relationship between us to drift on without definition. One thing I noticed which I set down to a certain flickleness or apparent flickleness consequent upon the physical makeup of women I would go to see her, say, on Saturday night, an evening I usually dodged my patients if I could do so without injury to them. She would receive me kindly and be a delightful companion I would visit her the following Wednesday and she would look at me as though she wondered why I had called. During the first visit she would be a girl, during the second a woman. During the first I would seem to be a proper companion for her—that is, a person of about the same age. During the second she made me feel that I was a boy at tempting to entertain a woman who had learned wisdom "My observations indicated to me that Jennie Hatch embodied two personalities. My deductions were not based alone on such differences as I have described. There was another and far more important symptom. I became convinced that Jennie sometimes loved me and sometimes did not love me. Not only thus—I came to suspect that there were times when she loved some one else * On the theory that she embodied two persons it seemed to me that Jennie No. 1 might love me and that Jennie No. 2 might love another. It was not conducive to love, or rather, comfort to be interested in one whose other self loved some other person. Never theless, I found myself growing fond of Jennie My theory did not admit of jealousy because I had no affection for Jennie No. 2 but, singularly enough, I was jealous of her lover I suppose it was on account of the two spiritual personalities occupying the same body. Identitively expressed, my jealousy should be represented by No. 1 Jennie of the flesh plus zero Jennie No. 2 to whom I was indifferent, the product being one half "Nevertheless I was in love, and one evening while thinking the matter over it occurred to me that I could study the case better as Jennie's—I refer to Jennie No. 1—dance than as we were. On the impulse of the moment I went to her house for the purpose of making a declaration. "I saw the moment she entered the room that she was her other self. "I once heard a woman say that if a man has made up his mind to a proposal nothing that she can say or do will stop him. I had gone to Jennie's house to propose to her, and somehow I could resist the impelling force I asked her to be my wife. She hesitated, then refused me telling me that she loved another. "I had begun this affair with purely sentimental motives. Here was an end. It, based on human reasons, I left the house feeling that for me the lost son had disappeared out of the universe." Here the paper ended inruptly. I was much disappointed hoping to find some confirmation of my uncle's theory based on his singular love affair. But not another word did I meet with on the subject. One day I was talking about him to a chum of his youth whom I asked how the doctor came to be a birthbearer. The reply was that when a very young man he had been in love with a Miss Lintch, who married an old fellow double her age. This revelation gave a shock to my identification for my uncle's scientific attributions until I remembered that when he mistook a girl's indication he sworn himself and another man for a duplex hands he was very young. New orthodoxy, the incident indicated his mental bent and formal shadowed his future remarkable career as a scientist. WHEN HUSBAND HAD MADE HIM SELF FAMOUS. But Now, Despite Her Please, He Does Not See Why He Should Take Her Back--His Concise Explanation of His Reasons. They had been deeply in love when they married. That was ten years ago. Much had happened in ten years, and in their case they had drifted apart. At first there were little clumps, mended with a kiss and a few loving words. By degrees the rift became larger. She wanted the comforts, if not the luxuries of life, and told him many times of the motor cars and theater boxes she could have had if she had married Tom, Dick or Harry instead of him. Once he used to weave stories of a tomorrow, but to morrow never came, and finally the friction became too much for him. "You are never fled," he said after one of their quarrels, according to a New York letter to the Cincinnati Enquirer "You have no belief in me Perhaps I don't amount to much We don't get on You remain here and I will find a place for myself I will let you have enough to keep you going—$25 a week She agreed to this joyfully, and in a few days he removed to a furnished room not many blocks away. Each week she received an envelope with the stipulated amount in it. Other wise they lived as strangers. The man had only left himself enough out of his salary to keep himself alive. There was no overplus for amusements, and his chief recreation was reading at the public library. One evening, having finished his evening paper, he took up a pencil and began to draw on the edge. He had a sense of humor and was making a comic picture of something he had just read. He was fond of drawing and had given much time to it before his marriage. Then he took a sheet of paper and drew several comic sketches, and they amused him so much that just for fun he sent one to a comic paper. It was accepted and the editor asked for more. He kept on drawing, and in three years had attained a reputation under the name of "Scorn." Meanwhile his wife lived on in the old house, perfectly contented and only slightly curious when her allowance was gradually in creased. When one day the envelope contained fifty dollars she decided to go after him. She called at the place where he had been employed when they parted and asked to see him. The clerk grinned. "He left over a year ago." She rushed to the house where he had roomed. "He left over a year ago," she was informed. Still the fifty dollars arrived regularly. In California lives a thin man who is something of a cynic. His reputation as a comic artist is established and money comes easily to him. Once a pretty woman asked him why he lived alone. "I have a wife," he told her. "I left her because she didn't believe in me I am never going back to her. It hurt a man to be tied a bundle of pessimism in petticoats "And did she love you?" the pretty woman asked "I hardly think so." Once his agents wrote to him that she wanted to know where he lived. "Tell her," he wrote, "that I am in the Town of Tomorrow." Want Market Commission. California women are anxious to establish a national marketing commission as suggested by the United States delegate to the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome. According to this plan, the president of the United States will appoint the national mar president of an influential chamber of setting commission, consisting of the commerce, the mayor of three of the largest cities in the United States three members of the leading mail order and department stores, a leading railroad man, a parcel post man, a leading banker, a leading workingman, two congressmen, a senator, making fourteen in all, and in addition to this fifteen farmers from various sections of the United States, making twenty- nine members of the commission. There would also be state commissions, appointed by the governors, and so on down to township commissions. There would be places in each town and city for sales, and farm produce would be put on sale at different hours in the week. 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