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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER The State Industrial D COLORED SERVE BLOCK UN Official Washington M One Hour Because O to Serve Breakf COLORED SERVANTS BLOCK UNCLE SAM! --- The Washington housekeeper, be she boarding house mistress, or merely the head of the family, is dependent upon these Negro women for the work of preparing meals. Many housewives do their own work, but the proportion probably is smaller than in any other American city. Servants are relatively cheap compared with wages in cities where whites are employed and are uniformly incompetent. Nevertheless, Washington could not get along without them. Subscribe Subscribe today. Fifteenth Year. No. 20. From Boston Transcript: When a local paper on a recent fine morning put it forth that the Wilson administration was planning to bring government clerks to their desks at 8 o'clock in the morning, the news had all the terrorizing effect of a bombardment by a hostile army. The rumor has served to call attention to the peculiar domestic organization of Washington, which probably is not duplicated in any other city in the country. Breakfast earlier than 8 o'clock is practically unknown. In fact, it is impossible, as a general proposition. Nearly all the domestic "help" is colored—as inefficient as it is independent. Threats of discharge as a measure of discipline have no terrors, for idleness is as normal as industry. Moreover, probably 90 percent of the colored domestics of Washington live in their own homes and go to and from their work morning and night. Some of them live just around the corner from where they are employed and others miles away. They will come at whatever hour they please and they please to come in time to get breakfast ready at 8 o'clock. They will quit when they please at night, most of them whether their work is finished or not. This is not true of all, of course, for the "jewel of a girl" among Washington domestics is to be found in the ratio of 1 to 10,000, but it applies as a general proposition. The Potentate in the Kitchen. To cause this vast army of the Negroes employed to advance its working time even half an hour would be beyond the power of any administration. The Negro cooks and housemaids, as a class, would no more prepare for a 7 o'clock breakfast than they would agree to serve 6 o'clock dinners Sundays. They would starve first. If the clerks were ordered to their desks at 8 o'clock in the morning, 90 per cent of them would go there without breakfast, unless they got it without Negro help. Clerks Moving to the Country. Another phase of the question is still more serious. Washington, at least within walking distance of all the departments, is an asphalt city. It is not comfortably habitable in the summer, for the pavements absorb the sun's heat during the day and give it out again at night. The houses in this district are all of brick or stone; rents are high, back yards unattractive and streets dangerous for the children to play in. This is as generally true of the fine residence section as of any other, and few of the wealthier class remain in downtown Washington through the summer if they can go anywhere else. Because of these conditions, because Washington is not a good place to live in which to bring up children, the government clerks have bogun an oxodus to the country. They are buying homes, with patches of land about them, in all the adjacent fringe of Maryland and Virginia. The railroads are wholly unequipped for rapid transit. Same Problem at Night. When the half hour was added from 4 to 4:30 some years ago, the results were almost disastrous to the local merchants. The stores open about 8 o'clock, to accommodate a hurried early trade, and were in the habit of closing at 5 o'clock. With half an hour cut out between 4 and 5, the clerks were unable to do their shopping; and as Washington never has enjoyed the Saturday half holiday, except through July, August and September, the stores were compelled to keep open so much longer. Their trade was locked up in offices from 9 to 1:30 o'clock, and as a government clerk cannot take off half a day for shopping purposes without having the time deducted from the annual vacation, the stores had no alternative but to extend their hours. It has been thought that the government might get an extra half hour by tacking it on at the end of the day, but here again the domestic problem interferes. As the Negro servant dominates the breakfast, so does she the dinner; she will not get breakfast before 8 o'clock, and she will not serve dinner after 6 o'clock. If people want a later dinner they can get it themselves, she cooly informs them. The government is caught coming and going by the universal servant problem; and this is made easier in a city where the prevailing servant class is incapable of any sense of responsibility. The economy and efficiency commission tackled this subject once in a tentative way and was obliged to give it up. The present discussion was not stimulated by that body of eminent reformers. The Commission was striving to arrange some plan of uniform hours in the departments, but it wisely sidestepped the whole problem and left its solution to the individual heads of departments. If Postmaster General Burleson has the courage to attempt any reforms in this direction, he will show more than all the rest of the administration put together. (The biggest part of this article is pure "bunk." Let Uncle Sam say to the clerks: "Be at your desks at 8" and they will all be there. Many of the clerks and others who work in the departments get to work by 8 every day and they get their breakfast, too. Most of the old clerks around the departments do not do half a day's work in a week, but the new "guys" do more than his share. He is not "wise." The majority of the colored people who work in Washington are fairly well educated and will not do any more work than they get paid for. And the majority of the clerks are not able to pay any more than the law allows. They spend most of their time trying to keep up in fashion with the "big bugs" of the Washington society, and it is all the cooks can do to get them out of bed in time to get eight o'clock breakfast, much less at seven.—J. M. D.) KILL BIG WOLF IN TULSA, OK! A Negro Slew a Beast That Has Been Terrorizing the Neighborhood. Tulsa, Ok., April 18. A large black wolf, which has been terrorizing people in the northern part of the city several weeks, was killed by a Negro on the outer edge of the city last night. The colored man had been on watch for the animal for several nights. It weighed 160 pounds. It is believed the wolf had its lair in the Osage hills not far from here. THE COLORED WOMAN. The real epic of American life will never be written until the tragic story of the American Colored woman is written. Frederic J. Haskins in the New York Globe of last Wednesday gives larger credit to the progressive colored woman than any other of the popular white writers we have recently read. There he tells of the colored women of to-day, who, organized under the Federation of Colored Women's clubs, are seeking and are doing throughout the country a notable work in the uplift of their race. But the real tragedy of America, surpassing in its moving pathos and in its national scope Longfellow's Arcadians in "Evangeline," sublime as the story of no other race's women folk which history records, save that of TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MAY 16, 1913. lough arrangement in our book of Farm Progress. Phone 371. Esther in the Bible, is the heroic struggle of the black woman of this country of the last three centuries. Today the fostering mother of her race's progress, the main stay of its racial purity and the backbone of its ambition, she it is that has caused her race to rise from the object slavery of fifty years ago to its full grown, promising, plodding American citizenship of today. That poet who can tell in soul stirring song the tale of the shame, of the persecutions, of the degradation of slavery, of its chains, its blood-hounds, of its escaping Lilas, of its faithful nursing mammies, of its debauchery of black womanhood, and then her rise, Phoenix like, full grown into the pure and immaculate womanhood of today, the equal in virtue of Caesar's wife, and the peer in dignity and in pride of her people of the Roman matron, Julia, the mother of the Gracechi—that poet will have sung the song which history will accord first place among the heroic poems of the new world. Who is there that will depict the nobility of soul of Phyllis Wheatley, whose poems won high commendation in the time of the American Revolution from George Washington? Who will dare tell of the heroism of Harriet Tubman, the heroine of slavery honored by Lincoln? Who is there to rightfully appreciate the splendid work that leaders past and present of the Federation of Colored Women's clubs are doing without funds, without encourment, aye, indeed, in the face of these? These women are building reform schools in the southern states, where until now colored youths have been herded together with hardened criminals; they are building rescue homes for the fallen sisters North and South; they are teaching everywhere, both by precept and example, the dignity of labor and the sanctity of virtue to their people. Without straws, they are making bricks. Out of the hotels, against the alluring temptations of the ante-moral slavery and the immoral caste system of the South, the colored woman has become one of the first ladies of the land. From the superstition and poverty and degradation ingrained in their race for two thousand years, the coldee women of this country are those who deserve most credit for building a race that shall stand some day equal among the races of men. WHO ARE THE MOST USEFUL AMERICANS? The New York Independent has been conducting a poll on this question since Jan. 30, 1913, with the following result. The vote stands: Thomas A. Edison. 898 Jane Addams. 611 Andrew Carnegie. 604 Theodore Roosevelt. 511 Helen Gould Shepard. 474 Alexis Carrel. 470 George Goethals. 461 William J. Bryan. 458 Woodrow Wilson. 427 Luther Burbank. 398 Boker T. Washington. 326 Booker T. Washington was the only colored man seriously considered and stands eleventh in the list; the others (not named here) were mentioned also. Commenting on the standing of Booker Washington the Independent editorially says: Highest in the class of educators comes Dr. Booker T. Washington, but of those who include his name in their lists not so many mention his development of a system of vocational training at Tuskegee as his services to his race as a whole, as the following phrases show: "The inspiration of 10,000,000;" "the evangel of peace in the South;" "doing for the South what Jane Addams is doing for the slums;" "the Moses of the Negro race, leading them up from slavery through the desert into the promised land;" "race pacificator and educational opportunist;" "solving the second hardest question we have to deal with in America;" "because of his efforts for the promotion of a better understanding between the races." (And thus it is that the merit of Booker T. Washington continues to magnify the man. Let us hope that a beneficent Father will lengthen out the brittle threads of his life and bid his moments to roll along for many years.) In one particular, at least, the Federal courts of the country are de- serving and inviting a severe criticism than any that has yet been poured out on them; and this is in relation to the enforcement of the white slave law. It is a Federal statute. Criminals must be tried in the federal courts and sentenced by the federal judges. And for the most part the sentences thus far pronounced are a mockery of justice and a disgrace to the bench. Consider the enormity of the crime. A girl's life is ruined beyond all possible reparation. In the most favorable circumstances she has left many gray days of remorse and shame. For the most part her predetermined future lies along the swift decline of debauchery, disease and dishonored death. And this fate is mute out to her not merely for so honorable a thing as the gratification of a base passion, but for the more hideous crime of selling her body and soul. Such are the offenders who come before the judges to be sentenced. It is a weakness of the white slave law that the punishment is not made death in cases where there are no mitigating circumstances. That is what it ought to be. The white slavers have no more business to live than have mad dogs and rattlesnakes. But where the law is timorous and inefficient, we can at least go to its limit. It is within the power of the courts to make it at least a deterrent. What have they done? A few months ago the women of the West were justifiably enraged by the sentence of one of these beasts to three months in prison. Three months! mark you. The reason for lenency was that the criminal had a family! Consider the nature of his crime, and then think of making his family an extinguating circumstance. More recently a judge in Philadelphia sentenced another beast for nine months, on the ground of his youth. Again remember that he had worse than murdered a girl, perhaps many girls, not for passion's sake, but for money; and think of such a sentence and the apology for it. We want to clean the country of these infamous creatures, and no means are too severe to be used. Meantime, let the courts lock to the records they are making.—Phoenix. HAWAII TO TEST JAP CLAIMS. The Naturalization of Orientals Will Be Pought Bitter. Honolulu. April 18.—A report is being circulated that a claim made in Teko that Japanese living on American soil are eligible to naturalization will be tested in the Hawaiian courts if the question is not settled at Washington. If the Hawaiian Japanese were admitted to citizenship they would have an overwhelming voting majority on the islands. POLITICS IN THE SCHOOLS. There are many men who like to play the political game, but these same men with very few exceptions, regardless of how well they like the game themselves, hate to see politics injected into the schools. There is no quicker and surer method to destroy a school or a church than to allow them the puppets of the politicians. In the selection of teachers who must guide the youths of the land, men and women of merit and worth should be elected and retained. No man or body has the right to remove these teachers because they did not get out and campaign for the Democratic or Republican party. Picture in your mind a schoolroom where politicians have gained control and you will see a schoolroom where each teacher is striving to serve the rotten goof of politics and doing what he thinks will be pleasing in the eyes of the politicians, but will not give a rap about the education of your children, or the man who is simple enough to pay taxes. Just such tricks as these, is what has made the name politician odious and a stink-pot in the nostrils of decent men and women. This is what has made them stay away from the polls on election day, because of this indecent element who hang around and usually swing things to suit themselves. Take the schools out of politics, recognize only merit and worth and see how things will change. must and will be done. If the Ne- concerning the rews of the day. The Two Kansas Cities The Two Kansas Cities From the National Review Mr. L. M. Jones of Mosby, Mo. visited here with his brother last week. Mrs. Mollie Stanley of Osawatomie and her sister, Miss Etta Kelley, of Western University, were guests of Mrs. Lulu Jones, 910 Nebraska Ave. After spending a pleasant and profitable winter in California, Mrs. Geo. P. Porter has returned to her home in this city. Eighth St. Baptist Church. Eighth St. Baptist Church. We, the Eighth St. Baptist church, have not quit work. Day and night the hammers are ringing and the sound is heard far away, even at the still hour of the night. Nehemiah and his force are still at work in and around the building, getting ready for the grand rally and opening on June 1, 1913. $1,200 we are trying to raise on that day. The church and friends say that we can with God's help. The Mission circle, under the leadership of Mrs. L. E. Fitzhugh, the Sewing circle under management of Mrs. E. J. Thompson, the Rose of Sharon club, guided by Mrs. L. L. Jackson, the Voolunteer club, under command of Mrs. Hattie Perkins, the Willing Workers club are all coming to the church's rescue and are looking forward to June 1 and through Mr. S. B. Lott and Mrs. L. E. Fitzhugh of the Sunday school more of the sheaves are on the way. Deacon William Garrison and preacher are doing some excellent work to bring in $75 through the ways and means committee of the B. Y. P. U.. The church is preparing and working all these ways to meet the cities on June 1, and be entertained by her friends. Miss Minnie Jackson who was carried home from Stowe school very sick, is back at her post. Dunbar school will have its closing exercises at Sumner High school about May 16th. The chorus under the direction of Prof. Reynolds of Sumner High school repeated the "Rose Maiden" this week by special request for the white pupils of the 9th St. High school. Major Peel is rehearsing some of the Vernon school pupils to assist in the W. U. drama. Friends of Dr. Hayden's wife, Mrs. Stella Wilson Hayden, are glad to know that she is convalescent. Miss Winnifred Morton and Mrs. M C. Matthews were guests of Mrs. Lulu Kennedy last Friday. The closing exercises of Douglass school will be held Wednesday, May 21, 1913, in the Auditorium of the Summer High school. Miss Harlan, the principal, has a class of thirteen, who are candidates for graduation. The program follows, subject to change at the discretion of the principal: Program. 1.—Invocation.....Rev. S D. Davis 2.—Chorus. 9.—Recitation.....Winona Jones 10.—Inst. Solo.....Hortense Flowers 11.—Oration.....Dorothy Leach 12.—Recitation.....Bernethel Cotter 13.—Inst. Solo.....Kathryn Davis 14.—Oration.....Valedictory Mary Link Arthur Bishop, Bernethel Cotter, Kathryn Davis, Albenus Graves, Winona Jones, Mary Link, Dorothy Leach, Myrtle Oliver, Ida Robinson, Elbert Shaughter, Catherine Turner, Vernon Wilkerson, Glena Wright. Prof. Marquess, principal of Sumner High school, has received notice from Mr. Johnson, high school inspector for the university of Kansas that Sumner has been received in the North central association. (This means that graduates of Sumner High school will be received into the colleges of the following states without examinations; Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ne- Price $1.50 Per Year. braska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Wyoming. While it will be impossible for the students of Sumner to enter the colleges in in the states of Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kentucky, yet the fact that these three states are members of the association and voted for the school to be admitted, adds that much more prestige. This High school with the exceptions of Sumner High school in Saint Louis, is the only Negro High school in the United States that has this honor. The Ladies Aid Auxiliary of the 1st A. M. E. church was entertained royally by Mrs. Lucy Monroe of 1135 New Jersey Ave. Those present: Misses Castone, Lawrence, Barton, Harris, Baldoch, Steener, Manly, Williams, Gamble, Rev. Ransom and J. H. Moosthead After finishing the regular routine of business we were ushered into the spacious dining room by the hostess where we enjoyed ourselves to all the delicacies of the season. We have but words of praise for the hostess. She holds the office of secretary in the Aid and is strictly a business woman. Just before the closing, the pastor, Rev. J. R. Ransom, in a befitting speech reviewed the marriage history of the president, Mrs. J. H. Moorehead, the occasion being her twenty-fifth anniversary. It seemed but yesterday when the happy ties were cemented, and though a quarter century has passed not a mistake has been made, and at the conclusion of his remarks, Rev. Ransom presented her with a pair of handsome ear bobs as a present from her husband. The Ladies Aid is one of the best auxiliaries to the church. The regular meetings are the second and fourth Fridays. All are cordially invited to attend. Miss Theodosia Hamilton entertained the "Lifters" club at the residence of Dr. G. E. Horsey, 828 Nebraska Ave., May 8th. After the business had been properly transacted the following program was rendered:—Inst. solo, Elizabeth Wilson; Inst. solo, Mrs Rilcan Jackson; Reading, Miss Jessie Jackson; Vocal solo, Miss Mabel Jackson; Remarks, Mrs. G. E. Horsey. Among the visitors were Misses L. Talifarro Wilson, Steener, McWilliams, E. Jackson O. Scott, Mrs. and Miss Bell of Cabb, Texas, and Mr. N. Campbell. A very enjoyable time was spent. LINCOLN VS. SUMNER. Friday May 9, the annual baseball game between Lincoln High school and Summer High school of this city was played at Riverside park. A feature of the game was the pitching of Lloyd Dave, of Sumner. Dave was called in the fifth inning; after Lincoln had made three runs in the first, one in the second, one in the third and fourth. By his superb pitching and excellent control he held them hitless from the fifth through the ninth. Many students and friends of the school and team are asking why it is that the coach will save his best pitchers until the game has been lost and then run him in, in time to bear the blame for losing the game. This is not only very unfair to Dave, but it is also unfair to the fans and rosters who pay their money and pull for the team. Nobody would expect Dave to pitch everyday, but with a team that plays about once every two weeks, would it not be better to allow Dave to save the game and then run in some utility man? Who can answer this question? A regrettable feature of the game was a fight between some rough-team and a gang of hoodlums on this side. This riff-raff and trash should be excluded from the grounds in future games. These cut throats who merely attend games for the purpose of raising rows, but don't care nothing for either school, have no business on the grounds, but if they must be admitted, the management should have a policeman at the gate to search each one of them. The final score was Lincoln 6; Summer 4. The commencement exercises of Stowe school will be held on Monday night, May 19, at 8:15 in the Summer High school auditorium. The principal, Misa Smothers, reports a class of seventeen pupils, candidates for graduation. The program will be a Colonial Carnival, depicting the history of the United States from the founding up to the present. Admission 15c. PASSING COMMENT | BY .JOHN M. DORSEY. q methods and he is right, for all wi follow them generaly go off hal cocked. eee Naturally Bristow will fight to tl Isat ditch to keep the Democrats | Congtess from snatching away h trust-sweetened “pacifier” by tinke: ing with the sugar tariff, Why shou he defend the sugar schedule? As the sugar kings, eee One J. N. Dolley who should hav resigned the chairmanship of the Re publrcan State committee last yea hae reserved that specific “stunt' until the time je ripe for the “har mony” meet. Ile ie some suplejack but his antics now cut no ice, 4 aes The man who lives in a city anc advises other« to go the farm should practice what he preaches; as alsg the man who tells the colored people to «emigrate to foreign Jand« should go himself and say “come.” It would sound hitler and have more eat. eee Some 2a4 crank, eupposed to live in Oklahoma, but probably residents of a certain hill In Lawrence, are fending oat post cards booming one Stubbs for president in 1916, but as the title ie not specified it fe pres sumed that Stubbs fe desited for the presidency of the umon of crank whe infest the nation. tee That meeting in Chicavo, supposed to have been attendad by Reput han Senators was made up of men who followed the big Ball Mosse in the campatyn ast fall, They. though rebed in garments beating the brand of Republianism, iae lining lice to the nation, for not unc of them isa Republuan at heart. but a disgruntled pohticfan who seee defeat dtaring him in the face when he again ate tempt to ful the Republican party into donning them in the royal vais, eae It seems that Arthur Capper, pat Moose candidate for governor last fall, is experuencing a change of heart, Not long since at Indepen- dence he proclaimed to the deluded beings aroun him that he was a Bull Morse, but ince such wonderful signs are deviloping along the har- mony line, he seems to find himself again riding astiide the cld horse of | uncertainty, Better get your wires uncrossed, Bro Capper, and get i trim for the great buttle, which is coming. The new creed je as dead’ RS Hector's pup, and you are too ten, ler in years to enter into etscunty pn dead issues, | eee Jack Johnson has been found Fully | of violating the Mann white slave; ict. He was comicted by white men enfcld more guilty than the man hey seck to destiny, On the testi- nony of one woman, whe ie Fo far veneath the last svrapings of tare nent that even sermin would become polluted by coming contact with ner, was this man adjudged sult. | Iustice was put on a tack sent and) prejudue was the all powerful brace hat Johnvon had to contend avainst, No man of a Udach shin can prevail usinst thay menster that stalks, une eashed, throughout the length and! meadih of this great Christian na | ion, Whore tms woman oume for, he dens of sno atd iniquity, are houvands mcje of hor stripe, and nen flock there daily, but thelr skins re white and this fact alone robe hen of the stma f came Tren! n the eninted capital of thi nation, vhere the highest laws In the in re enacted the law-mahere dwell in he tents «f the wicked, i sin ard] niquity, and come forth from their airs covercil with puto grime of nfamy to pas. laws to make cther eople rightvous, Ch, Distwet where rt thou? ‘ eee One in Ninety Million? Once in a hfe time a trie nan te ound § “Fhi¢ man wee as true tue yom the croun of his saintly head te oles of his fuct fs the preser® thie | xentive of Alabama, Gov, O'Neal | Once in a hfe time a trie nan te fount ‘This man wie a true Hue from the crown of his saintly head te toles of his fuct fs the presen? chief executive of Alabama, Gov, O'Neal Some time ays twa white ren wore consinted of tae mader ef a cater man, whub ps pither a strange pros ceednge in that sectier of le glide, and were sentimeed to crane A delegation of white ren cai'ed upon Gov, ONaad te score Me here sede handal murderer 4c mmutat'er of eentence on the grand that their only crime was the hUlry ¢f a “nye ger” but when they beard the wards of Gov, O'Neal thes probally had yeaen to think that the lad mire takin the reid ard nad iandad ou Varadiee intend of the presence of the chic executac ‘These are the words of the finetror "Gentlemen, when F assumed the gerunersdap of Alabama the epan season for killing: Negroes eclused, These men eae! matted wilful oe Tete. oat eR Ba cae a cae SRG, geet OF Ree a white man cuts no figuze with me,” and when these words rang down the corridors this delegation was strick. en deaf, dumb and blind as it were, with all the force that a lghtning shaft would penetrate into the port of safety. They could not believe that they were in the presence of mortal man and especially in Alabama, and had heard such words, But they did hear aright, and not only that bat these murderers were hanged on schedule time. If this nation could find ten such men ag Gov. O'Neal of Alabama the vengeance of God would not be poured out upon the land, but like In the day of Lot at Scdom and Gomorrah they cannot be found and the avenging angel is bound to open the vial and spill its contents upon the wiskedness of the world, But before this time comes we would hke to «te the royal diadem placed upon the brow of Gov. O'Neal of Alabama, __—. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. ee ee Sere ee) Nae Ce; Mee ere lot the Odd Vellows and Household o {Ruth war preached Sunday afterngs Jat the M. and O. hall by Rev, M.A | Elianth to a sery large audience. At instructive talk was given by Rev Rogers, TAcellent: music was fur nished by the Baptist choir, $13.2 was cetitributed during the after roon, Quarterly mecting: was held at th AL MOM. church by Presiding Eldet Payne, A suceseful quarter Is re ported, Reve dH, Van Lue of Widuta wa: in the uty Sunday. Mise Stella Taylor who hag beer Visiting in Gicanshurg and Wichita has returned home. The entertainment which was. giv. cn by the Houscheld of Ruth Thurs. day nacht of list week was a decided hstecees, ‘The dull hept the audience | si Wolound from start te finish, ane Was witnessed by ao lange audience. | $10 73 was tahor mn. ‘The Rastern Star will give an “Al star Play and Old Volks” concert in the near future, Watch for the date, ir promises tu cchpse anything that hay ever been given in the city, | Mr. Willjam Renfro, who spent Sunday at his old home at Salina, acturncd and reports an excellent trip. | Vacisal Owen, a young boy, was acculcatally shet last Saturday, but not seriously, and is rapidly improv- ing and wall soon be out again. Mrs, 8. G. Toole arrived from Tul- a, Ohla, where rhe had been for several wech¢ assistny her father in putting on a musical show at the Grand opera house, On Thursday following her arrival she received an Urgent message from Lawyer Toole's aunt to come to Kansas City at ance, az she was very sich, Mrs. Toole left on Triday night for Kansas City. Resatutions of Condolence, The following resolutions were res cently adopted by Bonus Lodge No. 21, K. of Piz Whereas, It has pleased almighty God ta tahe from its earthly habita- tion the smut of Sister Jonnie Wal- dron, and Whereas, She was a member in Food standing: of Magnolia Court No, 97, Court of Calanthe, an auxiliary of the gicat order of Knights ef Pythias of Kansas, loved and revered as a co- Wother ard sccher after truth and things cnnokhing, as well as a true and tued pilgiim at the shine of Pythiaisn, therefore be it RESOLVED, ‘That we, the mene lets of Bonus Lodge No. 21, K, of P., do adept this methad fo paying our last thibute of respect to the memory of our ducased sitter, ‘The three wicatert words in the Unglich lan- Ellaye, bays one writer, are “Mother, home and heaven” Thi mother is rere tiyond human ills, tomptautions, and odials, What we say here and now will do her na geod If she would, she could not reply, for fram For ve clone hipe there will come no sornd, but for those that are living fet it he rad of her that she was a hand and dosing mether, a faithful wife in the home, and wha will ques- tien the fact that whoever dies in the faith reacties beyond the portals of glory and bathes In the sunticht af God's ineffable preseree. Then add te this the fove for humarity, evem- péicd Ty her duvetion te the cause of Pythanem, and we are compelled to Write tpon the taldet. of our mem- em tic ers. *V NORE TIppe Anoohe dtaw the drapery of her toute atoumd ber for the List time and lat down te a bist forge dream: Nees orteete We Were compelled fe mot. her Toes, set we consale aur elves seth Unis undyiaye tauth: That eur lore ie heaven's gain Me it tur. ther RESOLVED, That y copy of thes> resolutions le sproal upon the intn- ules of Rorus Tedge Ne 21, and a copy be sent te Magnata Cout No OF ada the family f the deweased SoG Ta0LL, «© Hhartan Can on Resolutions PIEESBELG, KANSAS, . noes Vian oe & beade the Baptist “‘cburch;* entitled “ “On Sweetly Solemn Thought,” which wa appreciated by the congregation. Rey. Broadenax spent Sunday {: Tola. Rev. J. T. Elias preached a goo sermon Sunday morning. He toot for m text Mark 1:11, Rey, J. T, Elisa baptized ‘five can didates Sunday morning as follows: Mrs. Jessie Haines, Mrs. Emma Hay: wood, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Hogan, and Mr. James McCalpin. Rev. Eliaa {1 doing a great work, The Senior choir ig progressing nicely under the leadership of Mrs. H. H. Hopkins, Rev, Cooper will give a grand rally Sunday at Croweburg. He ts a young tainister and dotng nicely, Messrs. W. 0. Perry, Amiel Pierce and Herbert Alexander spent Sun- day in Coffeyville. Mrs. D. Elias spent a few days in Cherrysale looking after the Mis- sion work, Mrs, Ellas is a faithful Christlan woman and Is devoting her time to the work. Rev. Rroadenax preached a won- dorful sermon Sunday night: “Sock and ye shall find” was his subject, ind he brought out some very inter- sting thoughts, The choir furnished excellent mus- c and is doing nicely under the lead rship of Mrs. Hf. T, Geeder. The District Conference will be eld at the A. M. C. church Monday, May 19th, Miss Irene Smith is serlously ill. COFFMIVILLE, KANSAS, Mrs. D. A. Eas of Pittsburg, wa: in the city last week in the interest o: the Mission work, and while hete or vanized a cucte at the St. John Bap tit church with a membership of 2% entolled to begin with, May they ever Te successful and grow strong. The financial effort put forth by the members of Macedonia Baptist chuich to raise funds for the church last Sunday was a great success. Rey. 1. A. Jefferson, the pastor, de- livered two excellent sermons, both the morning and evening services be. ing very instructive and soul-stirring. The church was divided, the women and men against each other, The women talsed $43.38 and the men taised $28.78, a total of $72.16. Mra, W. M. Pits is on the sick list. Measts. Crowder, Morris and Ivory 'Hunnigan attended the school com- ‘mencement exercises at Howden, Ok, last Friday evening and they report that the children showed that they had been well Instructed by their teacher, Prof. Wright. The social given at the residence of Mrs, Teal on Tuesday evoning of last weeh by Miss Lithe Teal for the benefit of Macedonia B. Y. P. U. was very successful. Mr, Robins of Pittsburg was the guest of Mrs, W. M. Briley Sunday, Missey Mabel Iaynes, Mabel Hen- derson, and the two Hendersoni brothers of Parsons, were grucsts of Misa Lottie Cartwright all day Sun- day, and a very plersant time was enjoyed by all. The annual Thankegivinng, sermon of the Odd Tellows and the House- hol of Ruth was preached by Rev. D. A. Jefferson list Sunday at Tackett's Audtoriam., A large number of the members of the various Iedyes was present to witness the ceremony, and they heard a wonderful sermon, Tt seemed ta arouse the whole city to a Tigher standing, and every one ene Joyed the many geod things spoken, ‘Thee were three or four hundred present, ‘The welcome address was delivercd by Prof, W. M, Easter in a sraceful manner and the response by Mr. Thomas Henry was splendid. We do not regret to entertain an ou- dience of this nature, and it seems that they enjoyed our courtesy for S229 was contributed In the box, GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA. Mrs, Bessie Uster-Brown of Saint Louis, Mo, spent the past week in the city visiting her parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Brown, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Ward of Lang. } Mme.M. Beard, ) Hair Specialist. J Mahe Swatehen : and Wigs a to Order, es eo ALENES _- WANTED ais Py Mme.M. ot Beard, fecaml anit HS se, eee Vth st, pee Saint acy Joseph, oe i hlo, Set ous: j POR INSU TH STURT D WEL OM Dalversity’ bell team.” * Raa Mrs. Sadie B. White was called t Fallis Monday en account of the death of her father. Frof. G. 11. Jones of Langzton was over lant Friday, M rand Mrs, Wm. Jchnson of Mer. iden were business visitors Saturday. Thee Knights of Pythias are plan- nig to have a banquet in the neat future at the City hall. Mesdames Clements and Wallace of Goodnight were shopping Saturday. Mr. Alva Oden of Langston Uni- versity spent the week-end in the elty. Mr, A. P, Portwood hat returned from a trip te-Tulsa, The colored club ladies cf the city conducted a Mothers’ Day prograre at the City hall Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mre.J, E. Roberts ef Lang- ston were in the city Saturday. Mrs. R. A. Pruitt has returned from a trip to Kansas. Rev. J. E. Toombs epent Sunday at Oklahoma City, and at El Reno. Rev, C. A. Buchancn tpert Sunday at Boley. Rev. Dobbins preached the annual rermon for the G. U. ©. cf O. F. and Household of Ruth of this city. Miss Kathryn Johnson is in the city jeprerenting thee Crisis, Quite a number of out-of-town vise tore attended the tax sale Monday. SALINA, KANSAS, Mr. George Pre of Ft. Riley te vie- iting in the esty, We are sorry to learn that Miss Blanche DePratt met with a tad ace cident recently by teng burned about the face. She ts restirg as «nsily ng could be expected under the ciicumetances, The Household of Ruth and the Odd Fellows held thar annual Thanksgas- ing services last Sunday at the Saint Jchn Baptist church, It was largely attended by home folks and visitors, Rev, Doinell of Manhattan preached the sermon. Miss Cora Hendcr-on ‘eft Tuesday fcr Clay Center to attend the B. Y. P. U. Convention. Mise Naomi Green is on tke sick list but is improving. Mra, Kezee of Ellsworth, was in the visiting this weeh. Mr, Ed Hudson is dcing niceiy at hig grocery store, as is also Mr. W W. Shobe in his cab service. Club No. 1 gave musica] concert at the M, and O. hall last Saturday nigkt to a crowded house. The St. John Baptist church is co- ing nicely, The rally held last Sun- day was a success, 850 Leng raised. Rev. Johnson of the A. M. E. church preached in the afterncon ard hie dise edourse was appreciated ty the large audience, We are sorry to hncw that cne ¢f our leading: colored men ci the city was scverely injured when his teari tan away, He is doing nicely arcer the circumstances. Rev, W, P. Banks, pastcr ef the St. John Baptist church left Thursday for Clay Center to attend the Beard meeting. Mr. Roy Travis of Atikne. Karr, is visiting in the city this neck, The sewing circle of St, Jorn Bar- thst church met at the residence ¢f Mis. Alue Perry on Thareduy after noon of last weeh, After the regular husingss was over a tvo-courre lanch- con was served The clab adjcwined to mect next week, The Dunbar Ait clube met rt the residence ef Mis. A, GQ. Merrat en Thureday of lot week. A twoeccurse luncheon wae ecrsed The club then adjowned te meeg rent sek uth Mrs. Johnson. Mis, Ella Gordon left Tuctoay for Kansas City to vit aan rehtives and frends, Mics Grace Hamilten fs santrg: in the city, gucet of Mre, Lee . Mies U. Hamilton, Mus Ho Boll, Mi>» L. Smith, Miss G. Warder. Mre. Smith, Mr, Amoe Tyler, Mr Harry Young, Mr. Joe Hamilton, Matter T. BR. Bell, Mr. & Bell, Mr Rov Trevis. Mr, and Mre, Gibbons all cf Alilene spent Sunday in the city. | Mr, Oa Gaston of Elleworn war a Sunday visitor in the sity | Miss Fra Cooper cf M.rreapotis, Kas, spent Sunday with Mes Eva Henderson in this city. Rey, Johnsen, pastor of the A. FE. church, left last Satuidar fo1 Ene | to preach the Odd Tullews cerr cn | KANSAS CIPY, MISSOURI. | Miss Nettte Bradshaw ef Rartles. valte, Ola, is the guert of Mice Ida Warh, 1820 Vire stiet | Mire Brad- ehaw was antertamed by her hostes¢ there being twenty-four present, the feature of the evcning baru pregrere aive whist, after whith a twa-course Tusche nowas served whi wee great ly enfoyed by all. Eat or Sleep? then... When in Wansas City and want first eliza rorsice and a fine place ta stop, call on Mrs, Josopline Daves, "17 Minnesota avenue, Kaveas Citv, slanege Holzmark Furniture Co., Furniture, Carpets, Draperies. 624-26 Minnesota Ave. : Kansas City, Kansas eer RS OK 2 eu Beapora. Fae? 7 are the on - BY] turers of eal "Colored Peopte's Halr, Also Wavy Halr. pen We absolutely guarantee our hair to stand 5 i Save snd washing and to retain its color and FAN Wiss, Plats, Braids, Transformations and Putts ta oA HF stock of te order) all shades, mene too dilficalt. mw” whe bof Straightening Combs and Toilet Articles, end twocent stamp for Price Lint Mail Onlers receive prompt attention, The Old Reliable Mme. Baum’s Hair Emporium 486 Pith Avenue = 1216216 Petween Wh and Vth pla, NEW YORK CITY _ WASHBURN-CROSBY COMPANY'S _ Gold Medal Flour ALFRED ‘WESTON & CO., Exclusive Distributors, Greater Hansas City--- Also handle Hay and Grain. nests West 76 “verse a PAPER, PAINTS, OILS, GL ASS.—TRUNKS AND TRAVELING BAG Ss, : } Maunder & Dougherty, Books and Stationery. B. DOUGHERTY, Phone West 161. 632-63 4Minnesota Ave. t KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, e+e++- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC....... Irolly toK Ci roily to Kansas City. Cars leave Third and Delaware, Leavenworth, for 10th and Main, Kansas City, Missouri, every hour on the half from 6:30 A. M., to 10:30 P, M, except Saturday and Sundsy night last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Sunday when the weather i nice, cars will leave on the half hour from 8:30 A. M., to 9:30P.M. Express car leaves “Leavenworth, if not delayed, at 8 A. M, and 2 P.M, Leaves depot at 6th and Penn., Kansas City, Missouri, at 11 A.M, and 5 P.M. e The Kansas City-Western Ry. ok a aqaow 3 Rutier e y Je an every day delicacy that all ‘ ena afford . _A few conte a month covers the difference between ordinary butter and “Meadow Gold.” * Rutter le one of those “big little thivcs"—a poar \ Coatky can leave a fasling of disatisfutie ete ui} tmtive arsed, while geod bister lends ot @’ Stiezal charms "Yiu delidem fisvar ef “Hesdow Gol!” Butter | 6 fe particularly enticing. Its rare richness appeals to the most fastidious palate. € Sold by off \ ee butter perileulon Wet Favor Ko ony ae WILL H. WITTIG, President and Sanager, Geo. Eysell Drug Co., Union Depot Drug Store Mail Orders Prompily Attended. Opposite Waiting Room. All the Best Brand of Whiskey—Bottled in Bond 136 Union Avenue KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Tome Phone West 360 Bell Phone West 6663 NS WANTED AGENTS; E. D. JONES, ‘ To write Life ang Accident Insur we gs sete ance Policies for Shawnee County, SPAPEE and PANCY GROCERIES "°°S (OTST INSURANCE Zo Treeh Meaty Cigars and Tobacco, Chicago, Ml. 422 Edel St Topcha, Kansas T W. TROUPE, H. T. GEEDER,M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG, —:— KANSAS Othce: 124}, E. Third St. Phores: Office 1175; Res, 1915, <Drvases pf Women a Spectalty - WANTED AGENTS; To write Life and Accident Insur ance Policies for Shawnee County, NIA'L LUE INSURANCE CO Chicago, Ml. T W. TROUPE, State Agent 428 Lincoln St., Topeka, Kan. State Agent, ———_—____ One five room house, 601 E. Euclid Ave., Inquire 1107 Monroe St, or call 26th Red. FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR _ REAL ESTATE , ° 9 | Oliver’s SmokeHouse On account of ill health, 1 am going to leave the city and ! offer for sale the best equipted Pool Hall in the state. It is a good paying business, the result of ten years’ hard labor ‘in building it up. Come and see for; yourself or write, Geo. S. Oliver, 119 W. FIFTH STREET, and get a price on the only first Pool Hall In the city. Washing and Ironing By Electricity has passed the Experimental Stage and is Recog- nized Everywhere as the Most Satisfactory and Economical Method of Doing Work Which Is Neccasary and Yet Dreadeg By Most People More Than Any Other Part of Domestle Service. ELECTRIC WASHERS That Will Do the Washng for an Or- dinary Sized Family for Five Cents Are Now on the Market and the Electric Iron is Now so Well Known That Ii Readily Speake for Itself, . Our SALES DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of These Appil- ances to Your Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. Could Anything Be Fairer Than That? Kansas Gas & Electric COMPANY, _ Phone Market 4650, s & «Deep Water, Softened! and Parified # is us2d exclusively in our extire' Washing Process. — Not ordinary rain water filled with impurities from the air and roof top; but pure sparkling crystal like water from our own wells 65 feet deep. Eyery drop of the 25,000 gallons of water we use a day is chemically treated to kill the alkali that is in it and then treated again by a compressed air system which elimi- nates all the chemicals. The water then js perfectly soft and absolutely pure and is ased unstintingly through every process of laundering. Such water greatly eliminates the wear on clothes for strong washing compounds are unnecessary, All that is needed in addition is good pure soap—WE MAKEAOURS AND HNOW IT IS PURE. This ‘water proposition is just one of our hobbies—we have a dozen others which go toward making our service the BEST. Send us a trial bundle of Jaundry and sce for yourself. PHONE 519 “The Sofi Wate” The Mutual, laurdiy ©. H. MATTHEWS, Founder & Mg'r. - ne Catalogue of the a aa S Freelfaizic Styles of i wl) V5 SSS SF LD a, FINE CREOLE HAIR AND ELEC. wes YD tric Combs for Straightening your, ) acs i on hair and make St grow nicely, Sats Saae) WE MANUFACTURE be p hy THE FINEST CREOLE WIGS in va eH PA the United States. These you can % Ee Bi) comb and redress the same as your ss + = wy own hair, Write for Free Cata- Po logue, Address a SAM WILLER HUMAN JELAIR CO. P, O. Box 298, Shreveport, La, _ Subscribe Today. FOR SALE... 240 Acres Good Farm Land... Whree miles from Nicodemus, Kan.— 8@ acres in cultivation. Good farm wealdence—never-failing water sup ply. $30 per acre—one-half cash. Address, THE PLAINDEALER A BARGAIN, FORTY ACRES of good sweet po tatoe and watermelon land, locates four miles from Topeka FOR SALK This land will produce from 150 te 300 bushels of potatoes per acre ane from $75.00 to $100.09 worth of mel ons per acre. Address, THE PLAINDEALER, WHICH KINO ARE YOU? In the opinion of a current ‘writer, there are three varieties of farmers—the new farmer, who Is the progressive buetoess agrt- culturist; the old farmer, once up with bie times, the ploneer with a wholesome lore of work, but little ability as an adminte- trator, and the moseback or the old farmer who bas gone to seed, who does not lore work and ts hopelessly loat {9 modern com- petition. Ie is a drag upon the > progress of agriculture and an , obstruction tn the wheels of the . country community organization. The uew farmer will take care ; of himself, and the old farmer - and the mossback are rapidly ; Gisappenring, but the extension » idea In tho fuca of taking to them , the Inspiration and belp that the > new formera can give.—Country ; Gentleman TOOLS FOR THE FARMER. Bave Money, Time and Temper by Having the Proper Equipment. Every farmer should keep good tools, vo that during bad weather, when work wannot be done tn the fields, repairs may bo made This work can be done m the shop. A emall shop may be built cheaply. There are many repairs that will be Beeded during the year. Bulldtogs will sead repairs, implements necd fring, tence materials are to be cut and put ip, new devicos, handy, contrivances, etc, made, A man handy with tools tan save much expense during the year, and the tools will give him employ. ment when perbaps bis time would not be profitable otherwise, Boys usually 4nd picasure in using carpenters’ tools. H. B. White of the agricultural en- gineering department of the University of BMinueso.a gives the following List of tools that the average farmer should have: Square, rule, cipsaw, mallet, hammer, oflatone, bandsaw, wood rasp, Jack plane, drawknife, ratchet brace, screwdriver, expansive brace, mark- lng gauge, chisele—half, one and one ead a half inch; bits—one-quarter, three-elghtbs, one-half, five-eighths and three-quarter Inch. The best plan te to buy good tools, Cheap tools will sekiom gire satisfac- Bon. Then the tools should be kept in & toot bor im the shop or some place where they can be protected. When- ever you have finished with one always put it back In its place. Toola to be truly serviceable must be kept sharp No progressive person tan afford to waste time using dull tools They should also be polished and tept bright—Farm and Ranch. GETS THEM BY THE LEGS. Thies Hog Catcher ts the Work of af Old Time Prartical Biackemith. 1 am ao old tle blacksmith and bave made a good many hog catchers Uke thet In the p’cture, saya a cor respondent of farm and Fireslde, from which paper cu¢ snd description are Peproduced. It ts @ common patr of pincers, only the Jaws are rounded fn place of fat. Make them about eight tncbes long a 4 GOOD H0G CATCHER from rivet to eye in end of handle. One handle bas a sxket as Illustrated. Wasten a uaif iuch rope in the eye by making a knot io end; then pass the other end through the second ese. Thie rupe should be as Jong as the pole, which is frow twelve to wisteen feet. Put it lo the socket loosely When catching the bog, throw a lit: tle corn down or “3 the trough, oper the cutcher wide, reach with the pole to one of bls hind legs and pull the tope Pull the handle or pole out of the socket and draw the log toward you. Have You a Coit? Tt the colt ia bred right aud handled fight be dove oot need to be broken. Ge breake bimecif, {f the owner ts on proper terma with his mares and be gine bandting the colts when they are quite young and if they are bred of catt type the watter of breaking them ts not @ question of breaking at all, but ove of education, A colt can be educated Just the same as a boy, It cap be doue by the use of the brains or a hickory stick If bratos are used & good colt will develop fato a good horse, Just aa a good boy will derelop Into a guod man. If the club ts used good cannot be expected from elther.— Kansas Farmer, . Keeping Calves Well Sedded. The stomach of the little calf ta very sensitive and easily ruined. Nothing will do It souner than keeping the aal- mal confced in a wet, dirty pen. Clean the calf often vad bed it with @ itberal supply of dry straw oftener, It ls no little fabor to keep a stall where sev: eral calves run clean and dry, but there Is no other way {f you want to ralus good calves —Farm Progress — Give the Little Pros 8 Chance. 4 trough for the pics arranged with V shaped partitivns set etrongls In the trough would give the little fetiows ao equal show with the big ones and the weaker unes could get their shate of food =A andy man can make such & trough arrangement fo an bour or sa— Farm Progresa. HAWAIIN SCHOOLS. Japanese pupils now form the most numerous element In the Hawalian achools, and they are increasing at ® more rapld rate than any other race, according to a statement by Governor Walter F. Frear, received at the United States Bureau of Edu- cation. The Japanese now have a considerable lead in the school popu- lation, with over 31 per cent of the total; the Mortuguese follow with a little less than 17 per cent; the Ha- walians come next with 14 per cent; Part Hawaiians comprise 14 per cent; Chinese, 11 per cent; and al other nas tions or races, 12 per cent. Governor Frear givce other {nter- esting mnfiqmation about Hawair's schools, Ile shows how, after the es- tablishment of the Territolat Gov- ernment in 1900, the public schools fared worse and worse until 1907, when, with increasing prosperity for the Islands, more ample provision was made for education. \inally, in 1911, a new method of financing the echools was adopted, under which there has been a ducidcd ain in the number of teachers, in enlarics, and in general efficiency. Tndustiiul schools that are partial ly self-supporting area feature of the Mawaiian school system. There are ‘three such schools, and in addition, the Normal School, the College of Agriculture and Mechanie Arts, two high schools, and 251 schocle of ele- ‘mentary grade. A number of the ‘schools maintain city or county grove ernments conducted by the pupils for practice in citizenship, and patriotic! exercises aie emphacized in all the schools, There oie now nearly 30,000 chi. dren in the Hawaiian schovls, about twice us many as there were at the time the Territorial Government was established, twevle years ago. The Territory lust ycur spent $582,536 for education, and the counties them- selves $47,799 udditional. ‘These fig ures are exclusive of expenditures for the College of Hawaii, which now oc- cupies a permanent site in the sub- urbs of Ifunolulu and has graduated its first class, The Hawanan schouls are up tu the American practice in length of term; their school year is 38 weehs. At- tendance is compulsury from 6 to 17 years of age, the maximum age have Ing been raised from 15 a ycar ago, Good attendance records are the rule; the average last year was &6 per cent of the enrollment. In this and other respects the schovls of Hawaii com- pare favorably with the best in the United States. | | EMPORIA, KANSAS, | The May party by Mr. Roy Evans ‘was a decided success. | Mre. A. Plullips was called to Hen- lderson, Kyy on Thursday of last week on account of the serious ill- a of her mother, ‘the churches of Emporia aie in a ete condition than they have been ‘for several years. | Mr, Theron Reeves left Sunday for Colorado, YOUNG WOMENS CHRISIIAN ASSOCIATION NOTTS, (By Lydia Cuffey Smith.) ‘the Josephine Yates Young: Wom. cme Chistian association, 2d floor of the budding Noth Sth and State JAve., held its firet members meeting and social on ‘Ihursday avening of lust week. The 100mg and hall were crowded with women and girls at an early hour and the affair proved a success from every point of view, An excellent program of vocal and instrumental music ond dramatic readings ‘was given by the Y, W, C. A. girls of Western University, and our own girls, Mrz. W, G. Wood con- ducted the opening, Refreshments were served by our social committee, Mrs, J. H, Clayborne, chairman, ably assisted by Mrs. J, J. Lewis, Mra. Marie Soanes, Mrs. L. D. Taylor Mrs. Ida Ewing. Judge J, F, Bradley made the closing speech. Mrs. Sadie Cur- ry headed the largest group of girls and the event was a pronounced suc- cess, Prominent at the Yates Y, W. C. A, Jast week were Miss Blanche Geary of the National Board, Y, W, C. A., of New York City accompanied by Miss Mildred Mitchell, Gen, Sec'v of ) san, eae b eS 7 0), a MOUNTAIN THROUGH TRAIN SEKVICE BETWEEN TOPEKA — AND — FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WERE CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeka at 9:00 a. m. F. E..NIPPS. Ticket Agent. Phone 371, Central Y. W.C. A., Kansas City, Dr. J. R. Ransom and Prof. W. W. Fisher of this city, and Mrs. Sadie Curry matron of “WV. U. The social committee of the Ys W. C. A, Mrs. J. H. Clayborn, chiarman, met at the association on Wednesday afternoon prior to the social. Those present were Mrs. W. J. Montgomery and Mrs, J. J. Lewis. The religious committee, Mrs. Julia E. Smith chairman, held ite monthly meeting on the afternoon of May 10, at the association 100ms. Those in attendance with the chairman were Mrs. Pauline Freeman, Mrs. W. G. Wood, Mrs, Ella Sinith, Mrs, Lilhan Carter ‘The Y. W. C. A. Bible class began on Monday evening at the association building with eleven young womenn in attendance. On request of those present it was decided that the class begin the study of the Bible with the “Life of Joseph” and with the lesson for next Sunday us atranged by the International Sunday School committee, Mrs. Lydia C. Smith was ‘selected by the class as its teacher. Those present were Mrs, Lillian Car- ler, Mra. Leota Miller, Mra. S. 1. Roberts, Mrs, I'rances Morris, Mra. Careline Shelton Mra. Ella §. Hamp- fon, Mra. Pauline Woodard, Mrs. Sa- tah Allen, Miss Phynola Moore, Miss Girtrude Jackson, Miss Maude S Johnzon, Owing to the lecture which is to be delivered at Convention Hall Kan- sas City, Mo, by Dr. W. E. B. DuBois on Monday evening, May 19 the Y. W. C. A. Bible class will meet on Tuesday evening, May 20, instead of Monday. The house committee of the Y. W. C. Ay Mrs. D, F. Harris, chairman held its monthly mecting at the as- sociation rooms on Monday of this. week, Mex, Harris will be ably sup- ported by Mra. S. I. Roberts, Mrs. Susie Montgomery, Mrs. 2. 'T. Trot. ter, Mrs. George Minor, and others. | All women and girls are invited to come to the Y, W. C. A. vesper sere vices at 4 o% lock on Sunday, Come and be a Booster fur the Y W. C. A. Hable Class! Come and join the Culture club! Come and join the Camp Fire Girls! Who'll be a booster for the Camp Tne Girls Inble Class? | Come and join the YW. C. AL Choral class! Come and join the Sewing class! Come and join our Vhysical Culture club! Would you hke a gume of Croquet? Would you like to join our Athletic lub? Our bochs are open for members tnd for the registration in classes. DIPPER IN OPINION. Recently the Atlanta Constitution published an article under the cap- tien “The Truth About the Negro.” Edward (1. Ware, president of the At- Janta University, answered the article in which he agreed with i* in parts, and in well chosen language Mr, Ware pointed out those puits which were faulty. We publish herewith a short paragraph from the answer: Editor Constitution; I have read with extreme interest your editorial “The Truth About the Negro,” in last Sunday's Constitution. Your esti- mute of the worth of the work of the Negro colleges is peculiarly wratify- ingr to me and accords with a° recent testimonial received form a group of influential citizans reyarding the work and influence of Atlanta uni- versity, | There is room for ao difference of opinion regarding the comparivon which you make of the condition of the Nesroes under slavery und now after fifty years of freedom. One unquestionable good result of the | combined efforts of the North and South in education is the reduction of| ilhteracy to about 30 per cent among them. Whatever obstacles they may have to meet under freedom as tillers of the soil, it is a significant fact that the Negroes own farm Jands and, buildings in the United States worth $273,000,000, and that in Gearpis | they own 15,698 farms, yalued at, $20,540,930, If in the days of slavery there were better trained and more, capable servants, and even if in the, Letter families there material and moral welfare was assured, stil it Was at best, under a system of benevo., lence, and we must agree with Presi. dent Wilson when ho supa, “Tenevo-| lence never developed a man or a nation, We do not want a beuevolint| sorernment, Livery one of the great achemes of social uplift which are now s0 much debated by a noble neo ple amongnt us is based, when tights ly concelyed, upon justice, not upon hencyolence,” : In defense of the editorial the Cone stitution of Sunday saya in part: President Ware's suggeatioth rer rarding the equipment of schools with lomostic training and manual arts ad-, juncts is excellent. The domestic work of the world, and of the South, must and will be done. If the Ne~ groes continue their present indiffer- ence in that direction, the work will he done by white people. That they ave growing less and less competent in this field needs no argument. Put an ad. in the Atlanta papers for do- mestic help, and the response Ig ac- tually pitiful. Few of those respond. ing can cook, sew or perform any ‘household work with ability, or fidel- tty. This condition cannot last. Even now white domestics are replacing the Negroes, Unless a change comes quickly the day will be on us when Negroes formerly discharging these services will be absolutely without means of employment. It is useless to dwell on the significance of that development. If proper equipment could be supplied in the training of this claes, not only the Negro but the white man would hinself be a matetial ainer, Oning to the length of the two arts Ictes, we cannot reproduce in full, Both are very Interesting, one stating the conditions and the olher offering a remedy, NOTH TOPEKA NOTES. Mr, and Mre, Howard Murphy en- tertalned In honor of thelr daughter, Misa Ida, Saturday evening. Those plecent were! Misses Valeda Solo. mon, Alta Visher, Zetline and Thresa dames, Via Williams, Anna Sewall, Alberta: Pathe, Cecil Gilkey, Ia White, Gwendolyn Dills, Thelma Gil- hey, Ida Murphy, Master Adrain Me+ Cord, Wilke McElroy, John Austin, [Niot Mach, Vern Garrett, Rufus White, Sam Solomon, Willie Austin, John Speed, Mesdames Smith and MeLhoy assisted in serving the soung people. NOTICE is hereby paven that seuled bids will be received by the undersigned for the Boaid of Trustec, until 5 p.m, Wednesday, May 14, 1913, for the furnishing of all material and labor necessary for the construction of basement, including water-tables, Inntels, door und window framea, of Saint John's A. M. E. church, Seventh and Topcha usenue, also alternative Lids will be received to construct the basement, the contractor furnishing fthe luher und scaffolding and the church furnishing the building ma- terial. The work will be done in ace cordance with plans and specifications prepared by T. I], Tesher, architect. Plans and specifications may be ob- fuined from the undersigned or from T. H. Lescher, at his office. The successful bidder wilt be re- quired to furnish a sufficient bond for the faithful performance of the contract, The Board of Trustees re serves the richt to reject any and all bids. , By order or the BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Tred Roundtree. BRADFORD SUIT CLUB. 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We did not share of visiting Summer High School as City Keeps the children in a lodge so the school is well. More than so much music. We visit it every month. must that W a de h look de i n such sum set fur the he and the will 22nd. One of the schools is the top floor, with comfortable seats and an excellent tool to prepare for every thing is put and cleaned in first class condition, and the lunch on is sold very reasonably. It is beans 2c, ice cream 2c, ham and roll 2c, pie 2c, glass of milk 2c, and all the ice water you want to drink free, which is a good thing. The dishes, dishware, and tables are kept clean and the pattern takes a tray and cup and goes to the table, who serves them. It is a pleasure to visit the school and watch them in their work. This faculty deserves much credit for the work they are doing in developing the colored youth and it is high time that the colored people were getting busy furnishing occupations for these young colored people, receiving diplomas. Prof. Marquess says they are contemplating building a large addition to their school and has asked for a gymnasium for the boys and one for the girls, and make some important improvements. We can see that there is a great effort being put forth to make Sumner High a greater school. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Chimple last week. The mother and baby are doing nicely. Miss Winifred Morton, professor of English in Summer High school spent Sunday in Atchison with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morton. Miss Alma Smith and Miss Luttila Jackson, of Lawrence, visited last week with Mrs. Alenz Kennedy, 1208 N Ninth street Dr. Henry Dollard fell down the steps at the Home Drug company, where he is employed, fracturing his arm and breaking a carbonated tank, with which his head came in contact. Mr. and Mrs. John Heitz, of 1829 Park avenue, entertained with a six clock dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Liceman and Mrs. Bettie Carter, of Palmyra, Mo. Miss Vassie Capps, of Liberty, Mo. spent Sunday in the city, the guest of her sister, Miss Hazel Capps and Mrs. Cora Young, at their home, 529 State. The Junior class at Sumner High school gave a banquet on the Senior class last week. Mr. William A. Towers, 14 made a very eloquent welcome address which was responded to by Mr. Walter Singleton, 12. Miss H. Cole sang a solo. After the program a very excellent four course lunchon was served. The Yates Y W. C. A. takes this opportunity to thank Mr. James H. Clayborne, one of our merchants, for his gift of ten dollars, which came as an agreeable surprise on Tuesday evening. Mrs. S. P. K. 712 Ernestt Ave. Left Sunday to a short visit at Garnett, Kansas. Rev. Warnch of the C. M. R. church, who is a stare a Hopkinsville, attended the meeting of the General Board in Jackson. The piano teclal given by the pupils of Mrs. J. C. Summers, assisted by Mr. Fred J. Worth, vocallt. for the benefit of the Yates Y. W. C. A. of the First A. M. H. church, Rev. D. I. P. I. day evening was a credit to the participants, the Y. W. C. A., the audience to Kansas City in general. The large and representative audience was liberal in its applause for the rendition of each number. Miss Joyce Dorsey of Lincoln High school was accompanist for Mr. Work. Presiding Elder Jacobs will leave this week on the third round of his district. The "Lafers" will meet Thursday, May 22, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Claughton, 127 Nebraska avenue. A cordial invitation is expected to all. Mrs. Matthia Lacy of Las Vegas N. M. and Mrs. C. R. Harvey of Law are visiting the city, guests of Mrs. Jas. Wil on, 1822 N. 8th St. Mrs. M. E. Jalton, 711 Oakland Are, entertained with a three-course dinner W due 's afternoon a hono or of Mrs. C. R. Harvey of Lawrence, and Mrs. M. Lac of Las Vegas, N. ```markdown ``` to meet with the following: 1. the 2. M. 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Mrs. Camille Briggs, of Atchison, attends the funeral of Mrs. Lulu Dack Saturday of last week. The Signa Brewery will be day afte Murray the 11th Winton S M I to inthe progress amour our ple. Mrs D W will meet, 10 in street, The next meeting will be with Boll, 715 B 11th M. H. H. at the faive. of One ha. is in mall city at the bus slide at her at who i very ill at his home 122 Past First street. Tu ley larl orchestra and vice club will appear at the Auditorium July 3rd, under auspices of the Y. M. C. A. Watch for further announcements. The One-Pour social club met with Miss Viola Belcher on the 8th inst. The evening was spent in conversation and music, after which a very nice lunch was served. The Executive Board of the City Federation met last Wednesday, May 7th, with Mrs. Jessie Brice. The next meeting May 20, will also be with Mrs. Brice, 1169 N. Jefferson St. Mrs. Charles C. Lytle was in Kansas City last week visiting her sister, Mrs. Carrie Hughes, who is very ill. She returned Sunday and reported her condition as being greatly improved. Rev. Geo. McNeal, pastor of the leading Baptist church, Kansas City, Kas., was in Topeka this week attending the funeral of Rev. Mendenhall. He was also one of the pall bearers and made a few touching remarks on the life and work of the deceased clergyman. Mrs. Lee Anderson has returned after an absence of two months. She had been in Amorillo and Fort Worth, Texas, where she visited her husband and Mrs. John Matheny. While away she visited the greater portion of the state including portions of Louisiana, Arizona and California. Miss Carrie Holman, one of North Topeka's most charming young girls, tendered a very pretty piano solo at the Auditorium Sunday when the Odd Fellows had their annual seminon. Miss Holman is president of the Juvenile Lodge No. 85, and her solo won high favor with the audience. The City Federation will hold its regular meeting at Shulch Baptist church Friday, May 24. The following program will be rendered: Song, glee club; address, Mr. A. P. Smith; instrumental solo, Miss Thelma Ashworth. Members and friends are cordially invited to be present at 2 o'clock p. m. The Shieldon Kindergarten will give a concert Friday evening at their rooms on King and Lincoln streets. Mrs. John M. Wright, the talented mezzo soprano, will render several selections, and there will also be an Indian dance in full costume. All are invited to attend. It is for the benefit of the band. The grand installation of Rev. H. W. White as pastor of Ebenezer Baptist church, Atchison Kansas, will be May 27, 28 and 29. Rev. G. D Olden of this city will have charge of the installation. A fine program will be rendered and there will be addresses by the following prominent men: Messrs. N. Chiles, J. M. Wright, H. I. Monroe, and Dr. O. A. Taylor of this city, Dr. C. M. Moates of Leavenworth, Dr. K. Ashington Wilson of Kansas City, Hon. A. D. Griffin of Western University, and Mrs. Anna Johnson of Manhattan. Central Baptist church of Topka will also be represented on the program. Bill and other announcements later. 1 OBITUARY. Mrs. Lula Fern Beck was born in this city October 22, 1849. Died May 4, 1919, at the age of 29 years, 6 months, and 16 days. She was the oldest child at Mr. and Mrs. Clay Oldall. She was married in marriage to Mr. Ed Wayne Back on Feb. 16, 1910, and a dear little daughter, Fern Amminta, was born to them Nov. 25, 1912. Mrs. Beck's health has been failing on external months, but she has been able to care for home, and milage. and the next was in placing her in the Candle Roll of the Sabbath school. She believed she would and to keep her little rose in the path of the God Shot her. she was a devoted member of the Commendatior club, because of the principles which inspired the hearts of the Christian young women who formed the organization. Her short married life was beautiful in the love between husband and wife. She was deeply devoted to her husband and baby, and was always happy in the knowledge of the love and sympathy which she was ever ready to give. She left him knowing that whatever the hands and heart of a loving and devoted husband could do and give was here for the asking. The memory of the many happy hours of loving companionship will be a solace to him in the hours of deep sorrow. Her greatest concern during her illness was her little daughter, and one day remarked to her mother: "Mamma, I must get well for Baby's sake." Lulu was a loving and obedient daughter, and the sweet companionship between mother and daughter will ever be treasured in the mother's heart. The father's heart will be lightened by the tender memories of the little daughter who first came to claim his love and later to repay that love by many little acts of affection and obedience. She leaves a devoted husband, a precious little baby, a loving mother and father, two brothers, and two sisters, and a large number of near relatives and dear friends who will miss her more than they can express. Her death may now seem untimely to us who mount for her, but yet we pick the flowers which bloom for us on earth when we see them in their greatest beauty, and who knows but the Heavenly Father gathers the flowers for His kingdom at a time when they have attained their greatest beauty? And God alone knows the time and why. The funeral was held Saturday morning from the St. John A. M. E. church of which the deceased was a member, being conducted by Rev. J. T. Smith, pastor, assisted by Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, P. E. Mrs. Benj. Gaines sang a very beautiful solo. The Les Commessant club of which Mrs. Beck was a member, turned out in a body. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment at Mt. Auburn. The following relatives from out of town were present: Mr. and Mrs. G. W Beck and daughter of Wamego; Mrs. Minna Cahlwell of Atchison; Mrs. Gertrude Williams of Wichita; Mrs. Bessie Bell of Chicago, and Mr. Charles Hawkins of Denver, Colo. and Miss Ara Hawkins of Puttshung, Kansas. PASSING OF REV. MENDENHALL Former Pastor of B Street Baptist Church, North Topka, Dles Mfar a Lingering illness. The funeral of Rev. C. H. Mendonhall, who died at his home Friday, May 9th at 1:15 o'clock in the hold Tuesday afternoon at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets. Deceased was an active member of the B Street Baptist church on the North Side and resigned the pastorate of the church on account of falling health, after 11:30, a fine brick structure. He played in Boston and Clatinda, La., also in Hot Springs, Ark., and was an influential minister, being highly respected by his congregation who ever in charge. The church was thirteen to four. ```markdown ``` Topeka, arriving here Tuesday, Rev. Bates delivered a soul-stirring sermon and one of the best ever heard in this city. He made several cheerful remarks, concerning the life of Rev. Mendenhall, which brought fourth laughter. He and there was no reason for giving and mounting for one who had spent a good life and had done a great work and died in the faith and hope of the future, but on the other hand should rejoice. Rev. Mendenhall leaves a wife and son and a host of friends to mourn his demise. Resolutions were read by Mrs. Williams, secretary of the city mission expressing sympathy for the family. Following is the obituary which was read: Rey, C. H. Mendenhall. It has pleased the Almighty God to remove from our midst, Rev. C. H. Mendenhall. Man that is born or a woman is of few days and full of trouble. He cometh forth as a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not. "Thou shalt come to the grave in a hoary age, as the sheaf is gathered in its season." As he lived he died. Proudly he entered the darkness, or dawn, that we call death. Unshirking he passed beyond the horizon, beyond the twilight's purple hills, beyond the reach of human harm or help, to that vast realm of silence or joy where the innumerable dwell; and he has left us his wealth of thought and deed, the memory of a brave, imperious honest man, who bowed alone in death. Rev. C. H. Mendenhall departed this life May 9th at 5:15 p.m. aged 17 years 7 months and 2 days. He was born August 7th, 1865 in Hot Springs, 4th. He professed a hope in Christ about thirty years ago. He united with the church and was baptized under the pastorate of Rev. Watson; served as Sunday School superintendent for three years. He came to Atchison, Kansas in 1890 and was married to Miss Alice Milligan in 1891. To this union was born one son. He was called to the ministry in 1895. His first charge was at Monrovia. There he built a church and pastored there two years. He then left for Clarinda, Ia. There he built a church and pastored there for sometime. From there he went to Buston, Ia. While at Buxton he was postmaster for two years. Leaving there he came to Topeka in 1908; built the Second Baptist church of North Topeka. During his illness he was very patient and said he was waiting on the Lord. "I must die, Oh let me die, In peace with all mankind, And change the effecting joys below "For please are more refined." His last song was "Neater My God to Thee." He leaves a wife, son, other in law, sister-in-law and other relatives and a host of friends. "Servant of God well done; Rest from thy Ive employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy." Funeral Durge. of "Brother, thou art gone to rest; he We will not weep for thee; She was a faithful member of her order, at one time being Most Noble Governoress. She leaves three daughters, one son, and a sister, Mrs. Martha D. Jones, who is now far away on the ocean's bury deep thousands of miles from land, on her return trip from a journey around the world, knowing nothing of the death of her sister; and the son was away and could not be reached. The secretary of the Household of Ruth read the following Resolutions: Whereas, Sister Betty Pennington of Household to Ruth No. 198, so faithfully and with great sacrifice, assisted Household of Ruth No. 4601 in its organization, and Whereas, She has attended our meetings and instructed us and tendered us every possible aid, and Whereas, During our brief acquaintance with her we learned to love her so dearly, and Whereas, The death angel has visited this home, and has taken from it a beloved mother, and a devoted sister, therefore be it RESOLVED, That we, the members of Naimid Household of Ruth No. 1601 extend to the daughter, Miss Elizabeth Pennington, our deepest sympathy in this hour of her grief and commend her to Him who doeth all things well and can heal all our sorrows. "Sweetly be her silent slumber; Quietly in her grave so low She no more will join our number, Or no more our troubles know, May she watch upon us While this lonely earth we roam, We will try and be contented. For God knows best and took her Lovingly. Naomi Household of Ruth No. 4601: MRS. LAURA VAUGHN, MRS. MAY SMILEY, MISS MAMIE JOHNSON. The Mission circle of the "R" St. Baptist church paid its repsorts in the following Obituaries. We have gathered here this afternoon to pay our respects to one of dear sisters. She was a faithful and devout worker in the church, having carried through all the "ups" and "downs." We can not help but weep when we know she to other can all the place she coupled. We do not fear as to her destination, but the thought of not having her in our bed again is the cause of our sorrow. Sister Pennington always served sympathy and good and praise for the Mission, circle. She was indeed a faithful worker for the cause. We have lost a worthy sister. Sorrow calls no time that's gone; Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresher nor grow again; Trim thy locks look cheerfully— Late hides end eyes cannot see, Joyeous winged dreams fly fast; Why should sorrow longer last? Groef is but a wound to wee— Gentlest fair morn, mourn no more. May a copy of these resolutions be proof upon the minutes of the Missouri cycle in the "Lift St. Baptist museum and a copy sent to the be- came family and a copy to the president, SMITH, President, SMITH, President. the main at North Here Depart n. Pa. of Awy in Oklahoma. of his well well level of freedom when he was of the trip in Kingd her and was of the peace and ser- al not was else the officer and held many other the postms in the state. He ate did several convictions and as- sisted in enacting laws for the bet- ment of the citizens of Oldham. He was an upright Child than a teen. He died from the effect of a fall, which ruined his stomach and from which he never recovered. He was commited to his home for almost a year and while thus afflicted, invested an envelope, which cannot be opened without detection. While a resident of Topoka, he and his wife founded Saint Simon's Mission. They joined the A. M. E. church in Oklahoma and were faithful workers. A short service was held at the family home in Kingfisher, before the remains were brought to Topoka, the Rev. Hayes officiating. He is survived by a wife, brother, sister and a cousin, Hon. Whitfield McKinley, collector of the port at Georgetown, and a host of warm friends. The funeral services were held from Saint Simon's Mission Monday afternoon, Father Walker Officiating. Mrs Alberta Guy rendered several very touching, appropriate selections. The firemen of No. 3 turned out as an escort under Chief Geo Walmouth, who was in the service with Mr. McKinley. His remains were entered in Mount Auburn cemetery. Mrs McKinley will return to Kingfisher to strengthen up afans and will then return to Topoka with her little nephew, Charles Levey. Peace to his ashes. The following re-solutions were read on behalf of the citizens of Oklahoma: Resolved, That it is with deep respect and profound sorrow that the people of this community and city hear, the announcement of the death of Francis R. K. McKinley, late citizen of this city, county and state; judge of the police court here and justice of the peace of Kingfisher city township in the county of Kingfisher and state of Oklahoma. Resolved, That the people of this city extend to his loving wife and family in South Carolina, Kansas and the far East our sincere condolence in their bereavement. Resolved, That as a particular mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, and in recognition of his eminent abilities as a distinguished benefactor, good, lawful citizen, kind and loving husband, father and public servant here among us, the people set apart some day for memorial proceedings in order that his colleagues, friends and associates may be able to pay fitting tribute to his high character and distinguished services. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the wife and family of the deceased—Dank! W. Lewis, a friend and Associate. NO.1011: Brown's Chapel A. M. E. coun. h will hold its third ordained meet on Sunday, May 14, and Lay. Walton Brown, pastor of Asbury M. E. chap. h will preach the communion sermon at 3 o'clock for Rev. P. D. H. H. will satisfy for many Cornelius Seal, aged 26, died at his home at 615 Saint John street, of stomach trouble Thursday night of last week. The funeral was held Monday from Saint Mark's A. M. E. church. The services were conducted under the auspices of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Instrument in Mount Auburn cemetery. Rev. George McNeal, Grand Master of the U B F and S M T, made his annual visit to Tupcha on May 2, and paid his respect to Golden Scaff Temple No. 24 and Prid. of the West Indies. The Temple of welcomed Rev. J. A. Harlett and Mr. Ellisha Scott, and a Mr. Elder, Pt. Prince of Kansas City, Kas. and vme death and beauty W. CROLL, N.Y. was de- quilting Mr. King, at Mr. 6. All call with Bruce. Late in the testamed at Mrs. Vaughn and Mr. P. After much en- vironment the church to meet M. F. W. 515 North Harrison street. A most his race, one was en- tended at the baseball park in Kansas City. I moved the week when Lin- coln High school played the Summer High school. I ammed High brought over a few throws from Hick's Hall to lily the game, and one little went so far as to draw a gun and hit at one of the players, but fortunately he missed his mark. We think Prof. Greham would send someone or come himself when his school goes out for a clean, honest contest as he would accomplish far more than he will playing lawn ten- nis. Mr. Sam Jones, of Kingfisher, Ok. was in the city this week to attend the funeral of Mr. Frank McKinley, also his brother, Moses Jones, of Perry, Ohla, was here on the same mission. Mr. Moses Jones has been appointed administrator of the estate of his father, Milton Jones' estate, which consists of 200 acres of land and other property. There are eleven heirs and they have agreed to let Moses purchase the farm, and we are glad to note that once in the history of the world, that eleven heirs of the colored once have agreed to let one purchase the farm in order that it will remain in the family, instead of letting the lawyers and courts eat it up. WANTLD: A nice home for a little girl 12 years of age. The right girl for the right kind of home. Write the Plaindealer. DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON. Physician and Surgeon. 40112 Kansas Ave Office hour, 9:30 to 10:30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon. 732 Kansas Ave. Residence; 1026 Buchanan S.. Residence phones: 611 901-2 Ind. 2889 Red DR. L. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases... Office and Residence 327 Madison St Bell phone 1091 Both phones 771 Res. Bell did Oliver A. TAYLOR, M. D Physician and Surgeon Office 331 Kansas Ave. Over Gilbert Drug Store from Throgs Halt Cells Answered Day and Night. Residence 105 Van Duren St. Go to the Sunflower for 4 o'clock Sunday dinner, 25 cents. The best meals and first class service WICHITA, KANSAS. The Vastl Girls' club was delightfully entertained at the residence of Miss Ida Wilson on North Main St. Tuesday evening, May 6th, with a party for the young ladies and their escorts, given by Miss Alta Lewis. The rooms were decorated with flags. The evening was spent in music, conversation and various games. After these a dainty repast was served, consisting of heet salad sandwich, strawberry ice cream and cake of two varieties. Those who enjoyed Miss Lewis' treat were Mrs. M. Carr, Mrs. Thos. Anderson, Mrs. Ford Clark, Mrs. Howard Jones, Misses Mabel Griffin, Ethel Woodward, Beatrice Banks, Mae Tripplett, Ellen Roach, Irane Bettin, Hazel Crouch, Lela Washington, Maude Bryant, Isis Brooks, Hia Wilson, Alta Lewis, Mrs. Bennett, Mees. Crawford Neeley, L. A Payne, Jr. Ford Clark, Jas. Reed, William Howard, Ambrose Woodard, J. A Marshall, Wintfield Banks, and Bryant Griffin. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. Rev J H May is preparing to go Washington, D. C., where he with a delegation of prominent Negroes from all over the country, will meet in a nation, wide conference to form an address to President Wilson and Congress with reference to the condition of the Negroes in the United States. This meeting has been discussed now for more than a year and some tangible results are expected. Mr. James Miller is improving. Mrs. Wilson, after a pleasant stay with her daughter, Mrs. M. Griffin, has returned to her home at Osage City, Kansas. Mrs. Clara Shipman and a company of young people rendered a neat program at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on Wednesday night of last week. The children did creditable work and are to be commended, as also the manager, Mrs. Shipman. A fine and appreciative audience enjoyed the affair hugely. Covenant and communion were held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on the 4th and the services were inspiring. Gov. John H. Morchead addressed the congregation at Mt. Zion Baptist last Sunday and a good audience was out to hear him. Qute number of cases of diphtheria in the city. W. H. Nelson died ARGENTINE, KANSAS. Miss Sadie Murray is visiting in Salina this week. The grand rally of the A. M. E. church was pulled off Sunday, May 4th, with a wonderful success, having raised $374. Rev. Harris is all smiles. Mrs. Margaret Delaney and Mr. Ben Porter were united in the bonds of holy matrimony on Tuesday, April 29th. They have a host of friends who wish them great success in their journey on life's sea. Mr. Loyd Dare and Miss Desdamona West of Kansas City, Mo., were in Argentine last Saturday, guests of Miss Nellie Monroe. Mr. Dare is a brilliant young man, and is visiting Argentine quite frequently. There must be some attraction! The Rev. Dr. Jenkins filled the pulpit at St. Paul A. M. H. church last Sunday afternoon, and preached a soul-stirring sermon. Come again Dr. Jenkins. Mrs. Mina Clymor entertained Mrs. J. W. Willis of Topeka, at a three-course luncheon. All present enjoyed a pleasant time. Miss Irene Strickland entertained the Juvenile Board of the A. M. E. church last Saturday evening. After the usual business a two course lunch was served. Ten visitors were present and all had a good time. Little May Harris was confined to her bed a few days last week, but she is much better at this time. HIAWATHA. KANSAS. Rev. and Mrs. Barclay returned last Monday from Highland. Rev. Barclay baptized in Highland Sunday. Mrs. Barclay was also in St. Joe, Mo., part of last week. She is having some dental work done there. Rev. H. C. Johnson of Kansas City, Mo., preached at the Second Baptist church last Sunday and administered corrections. He returned to Kansas City of day. Flipping of St. Joe, Miss Delta Crutchfield of Kansas City, Mo., were the guests of Mrs. Geo Walthall a few days last week. Rev. J. F. Stewart preached in Atchison Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Suggs visited in Atchison last Sunday. NOTICE TO CHURCHES! Muskogee, Okla, May 5, 1913. Editor Plaindealer: Please publish this notice in your paper. To whom this may concern: This is to certify that Rev. C. R. Bruster, moderator of the St. Paul Baptist Association of Oklahoma, was duly elected by the State Executive Board of the Missionary Baptist State Convention, as one of the committee on arrangements and finance for the National Sunday School Congress to be held at Mushogee, Okla, June 4-9, 1913 REV. R. A. WHITTAKER, Pres. State S. S. Convention. Guthrie, Okla REV. S. S. JONES, Pres. State Convention, Muskogee, Okla REV. C. A. BUCHANON, Corresponding Secretary, Guthrie, Okla REV. H T. BORDERS, Reporter, Lenapah, Okla. Rev. B. C Duke preached Sunday morning and afternoon here and returned to Topeka on N. 35 Miss Amanda Oliver was a Topeka visitor last Tuesday Jefferson Stanley is on the sick list The electric storm here Sunday night knocked part of the chimney off the house of Mr. Robert Oliver. Mr. Arthur Scot of Paxleco spent Sunday in the city. Miss Ima Boot and brother left last Monday for Montana to reside on the ranch owned by their father. Mrs. Flora Bradley and daughter, Mrs. H. Hall, returned home Sunday from Kansas City, where they had been the past week visiting relatives and friends CHERRYVale, KANSAS. Rev. I. Bland of Muskogee, Okla, who came to our city on April 27th to preach delivered three discourses that were full of the spirit. Bethlehem Baptist church certainly profited by his presence and we cheerfully recommend him to any church needing a pastor. We had plenty of rain last Monday night, the water running down the streets like rivers. Mrs. D. A. Elias of Pittsburg, was in the city recently and lectured to the Mission circle at the Bethlehem Baptist church. It certainly aroused the mission spirit and made us feel glad to know that our women are doing a great work. The Bethlehem Baptist church is planning to to build a belfry in the near future. The pastor, Rev. C. R. Buster, sure is preaching some excellent sermons. There will be baptizing the fourth Sunday and all are invited to be in attendance. Rev. Terrell held his quarterly meeting at Ward's Chapel last Sunday and the meeting was enjoyed by a large congregation. ANNOUNCEMENT! Normal of Rogets, Nowata, Craig, Tulsa and Mayes cocunties, which will be held at Claremore, Okl, the county seat of Rogers county, and the home of the famous Radium water, from June 2 to June 27 1911. The course will embrace all subjects required for First, Second, and Third grade certificates. All the instructors rank high as educators. Claremore offers advantages which can be had in no other city. While here you will have an opportunity to take the Radium baths, thus combining work with health Room and board $1250 Special accommodations. Write the conductor. For further information write the County Superintendent, B H. Hester or Conductor, J T A. West, Claremore, Oklahoma ABILENE KANSAS. A number of the citizens went to Salina last Sunday to attend the annual sermon of the Old Tellows and the Household of Ruth. Miss Corn Henderson of Salina, was a visitor in the city Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. I' Smith gave a birthday party in honor of their daughter, Miss Lena, and quite a number of the friends of the happy young lady were present and she received many beautiful presents. Mrs. M. Gibson and Mr. B. White attended the Board meeting of the Smoky Hill District association which met at Clay Center last week. Rev. Smith of Sahra preached at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. The mock trial given at the K. of P. Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of last week by members of the Second Baptist church and the A. M. E. church was largely attended and proved a financial success and on the strength of such a fine showing they have decided to meet again on the 20th to organize for future work along literary lines. G. H. Drumgould has accepted the agency for the Plaindealer, so please be ready to pay up and renew your subscription. Messrs. G. H Drumgould and B. A. Johnson journeyed by auto to Winfield Monday night to meet with Pride of Winfield Lodge No.20, K. of P. and they report a fine time. Mr. Mack Youngblood and family will move to Kansas City in the near future. The annual Thanksgiving sermon of Arkansas Valley Lodge No. 8690. G. U. O. of O. F., and the Household of Ruth was preached last Sunday at the Second Baptist church by Rev. G. W. Perkins. The discourse was one full of timely food for thought by the lodge members and the congregation as well. It was also a financial success. LARNED, KANSAS. Mrs. Anderson has wholly recovered from a severe cold. Mrs. Ida Barnett is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith were in town Sunday calling on friends who are sick, among whom were Dr. Ingalls and Mr. Strader. The churches are doing nicely and great work in progress. The Mayor has become interested enough to visit the various business houses and invited the people to attend religious services. The C. M. E. church is building an addition to the church and otherwise improving it. In a recent rally they raised $102. Rev. and Mrs. Anderson seem to be very successful leaders. Rev. C P. Morrow recently tendered his resignation as pastor of the Second Baptist church to enter a higher calling feeling that his duty was to be an evangelist. We regret very much to lose him, but if the Great Head of the Church be pleased to send him away into the field to seek for the lost we truly hope that many will find their way into the fold of salvation through his teaching. During the union meeting conducted by Revs. J. D. and C. P. Morrow and McCrey in January, 1912, the C. M. B. church and the Second Baptist more than doubled their membership. Rev. C. P. Morrow has kept his members together, taught duty and doctrine more than any other minister we have ever had. The church has received 26 new members, thirteen of them being baptized; established a deacon board of his new converts, with aged Bro. Smith as an honorary member; purchased a new pulpit, carpet, and at present are completing an excellent basement at a cost of $250. The wheat fields and gardens are looking fine and soon the farmers of Pawnee county will be ready to give employment to their less fortunate brothers. A. T. Jones is again in business and making good. J. H McLean has purchased a fine residence on West Twelfth street. W. V Smith is doing a nice livery business. The school will soon close and we hope that will stop the spread of measles. Frank Jennings is Wanted Badly! The Masons and members of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. I. & A. M., will pay $250 reward for the apprehension or arrest of Frank J. Jennings, formerly of Kansas City, Kas., and Custodian of the W. & O. Fund for the Jurisdiction of Kansas. He was a member of the police force of Kansas City for several years. He is a Mississippiian by birth, height about five foot eleven inches, weight about 220 or 240 pounds, large stomach, black mustache and eyes of a brownish hue, slue-footed and large fluffy jaws. He drinks and likes a good time and when he has a "few on" is very talkative. Jennings would most likely work at anything from a railroad porter, janitor to ordinary labor and would no doubt be found among Masons, but not discussing the workings of the order. He has a wife and three children living in Kansas City, Kansas. He is wanted for embezzling funds belonging to the the Masonic order which had been entrusted to his care. If you are hungry and want a good dinner go to the Sunflower Cafe, 310 Kansas avenue. When you have read the Plain dealer tell your friends what they are missing by not reading it. When in Kansas City and in want of a nice room call on Mrs. Hla Roch, 420 East 6th street. 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Sunday was special offering for the stewards department of Saint Luke church. Collection for the day was $105. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Holmes entertained with a seven course dinner at their residedness 333 Arkansas street. In the center of the table was a strawberry place and a shepard basket filled with roses. The guests were: Miss Birdie Clark, of Denver, Miss Clara and Mr. Floyd Polk, of Phoenix, Arizona, Miss Edith Suttles, of Montgomery, Mo., Dr. J. J. Kenner, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown and Miss Elsie Brown. Mrs. Henry Henson left Friday of last week to join her husband in Mexico. The ladies of the W. C. T. U. in a contest gave prizes to the children in the seventh and eighth grades for the best theme on "Evil Effects of the Use of Tobacco." The second prize was awarded to Master Merrill Brown, son of the Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Brown. The drama, "Fifty Years of Freedom" or from "Cabin to Congress" so successfully staged by the Circle of Saint Luke will be repeated next week for the benefit of Saint James church, North Lawrence. Mrs. Maria Henson entertained the ladies of the Sierra Leone club Tuesday afternoon. Miss Essie Anderson entertained the Progressive Art club at her residence on the North side. The G. U. O. of O. F., No. 1942, held their annual sermon Sunday at Saint James church, North Lawrence. Rev. H. H. Dent, pastor, preached the sermon. The Decorating Art club of the Warren Street Baptist church met Monday evening with Mrs. Janie Potts. Miss Birdie Ellis entertained the Queen Esther Circle of the Warren Street Baptist church Tuesday evening May 6th. The Perpetual Rose club of the Saint James A. M. E. church met one afternoon last week at the church. The No Name club of the First Baptist church, North Lawrence, met one afternoon last week with Miss Verna Keith. Mrs. Mary Tydings entertained the Auxiliary Board of the Warren St. last week. A delicious two course luncheon was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Savannah Germany at the residence of Mrs. Mayme Young. The funeral of Lemon Todd, the 15-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Todd, was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the home. Rev. G. N. Jackson officiated. Mr. George Slaughter was a visitor in the city Sunday. Miss June Crutchfield, of Garnett, is visiting in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. C. Brown. The Shamrock club gave a mystical moonlight social Wednesday night at the residence of Miss Nellie Peterson in North Lawrence. Miss Leona Escoe and Miss Carrie E. Davis made a hurried trip via automobile to Topeka Thursday afternoon of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gleed entertained Saturday evening in honor of Bishop H. B. Parks. Besides the Bishop they had for their guests Rev. H. H. Dent and Rev. J. M. Brown. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church and a rousing time was had, and several persons were added to the church. Presiding Elder J. C. C. Owens conducted communion services, and Rev. M. Wooten preached. A good crowd was in attendance. Mr. W. L. Johnson and family will leave shortly for their home in Mississippi to reside in the future. Mr. Jaimey Miller is yet critically ill. Rev. J. H. May, accompanied by his little son and two daughters, left Sunday night for Saint Louis, Mo, where the children will stop over at their grand mother's and the Reverend will journey on to Washington, D. C., where he meets with a delegation of Negroes from all over the country to go before President Wilson and Congress. Their object is to counsel with Congress and President Wilson on the condition of the colored people in the United States. Mr. J. I. Williams will leave this week for Topeka, Kans. Gov. John II. Morehead spoke to the audience at the Mt Zion Baptist church last Sunday night and his words were of good cheer and all we heard have a love. The along religious and social lines, and warned us as we have the opportunity to improve it, to put forth our efforts for more and better improvements. SPRINGFIELD. MISSOURL Mrs. Tishla Jackson who has been ill about a month is still on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Williams who was injured by a train April 26th, is much better at the present time. The American Woodmen are progressing rapidly in our city. Some of the best citizens are making use of the opportunity of joining. The people of Springfield often wonder if Mr. Edward Carter is still singing "Gene, My Genel" The wedding bells will ring lightly at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Bruce Sunday, the 18th, for her daughter, Miss Maybelle M. Bruce to Mr. A. J. Cobb. Mrs. Mayme Stephenson-Smith, wife of Mr. Frank Smith, and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs James Stephenson, passed to the great beyond Friday morning, May 9, and was laid tenderly to rest Sunday afternoon, May 11, in Hazelwood cemetery. The services were held at the A. M. E. church, Rev. Brooks very ably and appropriately officiating. Mrs. Smith had not been in good health for several months, yet her death at this time was unexpected, as her parents were preparing to take her to St. Louis, Mo., for a change, thinking it would improve her health. She leaves a sweet little daughter, Essenine, a husband, father, mother, two brothers, aunts and uncle, and other relatives and a host of dear friends to mourn her untimely departure from this life. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. After an absence of several years Mr. L. C. Herendon is again making his home in the city for a limited time. WEIR. KANSAS. The public schools closed on the 5th. The closing exercises were held on the 8th at the Opera House, and well attended by both white and colored citizens. The receipts were more than $30. Prof. W. F. King left here on the 11th for Kansas City, Mo, where he has spent his summers for the past six years. Mrs. Clara Kennedy of Cherokee spent several days in the city, guest of Mrs. Emma Gunner. M1s. Lizzie Johnson of Oklahoma, engaged in mission work in Kansas, left here Monday for her home. She was the guest of Mrs. Hattie Moore while in the city. The case of Mr. Geo. Jackson and Mr. D. L. Borders was threshed out in Judge J. A. Moore's court on the 7th and the court handed down a decision on the 12th. Mrs. Carrie Jackson, who was shot on the 20th ult., has taken a backset and is now in a critical condition. Rev. John Williams, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Parsons arrived here one day this week to conduct services at the A. M. E. church. He is one of the old 1893 boys and it has been twelve years since he was here. Rev. J. H. Van Lue, Baptist State Missionary, preached at Saint John Baptist church on the evening of the 5th and Cherokee on the 6th. At the meeting of the school board on the 9th, Prof. W. F. King was re-elected for the next term, and Miss Della M. Smiley was retained as assistant. Mrs. Hannah Atkins is on the sick list. HUGOTON, KANSAS. We had the pleasure of seeing Gov. Hodges and hearing him and many other noted orators speak at the big barbecue here. There were about six thousand people present. Mr. and Mrs. George Walker from Great Bend were present at the big barbecue here recently; also their daughter, Miss Georgia, who has been teaching school in Stevens county. Last Friday was the closing day of school and the exercises were a grand access in every particular. Miss Georgia Walker is one of the brightest young ladies, in Stevens county. About two years ago she took up 100 acres of land, one of the finest quarters in the county. She taught school and proved up on the land at the same time. This goes to show what our people can do if they have a little knowledge and many of them have that. Mr. J. D. Walker and Mr. William Robinson have returned to their homes near Hugoton. Mr. H. Floyd of Hutchinson has returned to his claim in Stevens county. The new valley road running from Dodge City to Hugoten makes a big difference to the country. Mr. Harley Robinson is visiting in the city. If you are in the habit of being up to it you need a Printer. An Interesting Letter From the Land On the Other Side of the World— One Year in Foreign Lands. Munilla, P. I., March 12, 1913. Editor Plaindealer: Allow me once more space in your great paper in which to there is so much good reading to let its readers and my friends know that I have reached the Philippines safely and I am well. After seeing many other parts of the world, I am free to confess that London has been the best of all the places I have visited. I shall not attempt to describe that city of ninety-eight square miles—fourteen miles long and seven miles wide. I will only say that I visited many of the interesting places. I attended Christmas services at Westminster Abbey, a church where all the kings; queens and great men and women who have gone to their Maker are at rest. I have not words to describe its grander and beauty. The buildings are very large. The house of Parliament occupies an area of eight acres. In one of the towers of this building is the largest clock in the world. It is called "Big Ben." We left London Jan. 7th, and were eight weeks on the waters—Thames river, English Channel, Bay of Biscay, the Mediterranean Sea, Suez Canal, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, Strait of Malacca and the China Sea. We came in port in the Bay of Manilla. We had some terrible storms, but when the sea was calm we enjoyed our sail fine. We came ten thousand miles on water. We stopped at a great many ports for coal. Those which interested me most were Port Said in Egypt, Singapore in the Straits Settlement, and Hong Kong in China. In these places I saw many of their idols which they worship as gods. Hong Kong is a beautiful city, built in a mountain. I had the pleasure of going up the peak which is 1900 feet high. From the Red Sea I saw Mt. Sanal. We arrived here Mar. 4, and find this to be a very pretty town. Fruit is plentiful, growing all around. The chief among these are bananas and cocoanuts, which are plentiful. I must compliment the editor for his splendid writeup on the marriage law discussion, for he certainly knows how to tell the white man of his sins, and he didn't fall to call things by the right name. I certainly enjoyed the papers I found here on my arrival. There were so many things I read in them that I had heard nothing about. The Plaindealer is certainly read in all sections of the country, for I have received letters from people complimenting me on my trip around the world, one from Mr. Briton in Cleveland, Miss, having read my letter in The Plaindealer. I do not know him, but he wrote me a nice letter. I shall return home soon. All the cooks at Ft. McKinley are Filipinos and they get very small wages, and the nurses are Japanese. The weather here is now nice, as it is the dry season. Best regards to all. I am well. Address, Ft. McKinley, P. I, care Lieut. Montgomery. Respectfully, MRS. M. D. JONES. Race Discrimination Commercially and Socially Two Different Propositions. Socially two races should not be and will not be amalgamated. For neither one desires such amalgamation of them. Commercially it should be a survival of the fittest, and each year is growing more and more so to be. I noticed in the State Journal of the 26th ult. a full page "ad" of an addition to Topeka, called "Cunningham Heights," situated southeast of the city, near Highland Park. I note from an examination of the "ad" in question, the following among the conditions under which lots therein are offered for sale: "No Interest! No Negroes!" In the Capital of the next day is found a similar "ad" for the same addition and in that I find the following provisions: "No undesirable neighbors or business. Property will positively be sold to white people only." The members of the Caucasian and African races are, by reason of their color and other things, separated one from the other socially and by mutual consent. The former have their separate church edifices, their lodge and fraternal organizations, and the latter have theirs, the one not enriched on the other, and neither one has any desire to do so. Each has its own women's clubs and societies. Neither desires to encrouch upon the other. Each has its exclusive sets, its "100," from which they not only exclude those of the opposite race, but many of their own race are barred. The people of the two races do not attend social functions of the other and are not invited, and do not like to attend them except to rare Mrs. A. M. Pope—Turnbo Results of "Poro" Treatment. "PORO COLLEGE" Largest College of its kind in the world. 3100 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO., OUR GUARANTEE Every box of "PORO" is fully guaranteed without reserve. Kee or restriction. Should the contents of this box, FOR ANY REASON, not meet with the approval of the purchaser, it may be returned at our expense, starting where purchased, and we will replace some free of charge. GUARANTEED BROUGH THE PORO AND BYPASS OUT JUNE 26, 1927. or individual cases, and invitations are neither extended or accepted. In business matters, especially in this age of strict commercialism, the situation is somewhat different. We have in this community a colored physician, Dr. J. M. Jamison, whose practice is almost entirely among the members of the white race. Many of his white patients have retained him as their family physician for many years and so well pleased are they with him as a man and with his ability as physician and surgeon that they will have no other. The late Dr. Vernella was a member of the African race and he numbered among his patients many white persons, and they among the best and most prominent families in the city. Dr. Jamison has the distinction of being the first graduate of his race, making graduated from Meharry Medical college of Nashville, Tenn. in 1877, now thirty-six years ago. During these thirty-six years he has been continuously and actively engaged in the practice of his profession. He is kind, big hearted and generous, is a man of superior mentality, is cultivated and refined and is always a gentleman. His ability as a physician is recognized not only by the lay members of the community, but by the medical profession of the city. He has many times been called in consultation with some of the best and most widely known white physicians, and each and all regard him as a fine gentleman, a competent and worthy member of the profession. We also have a member of the Negro race in the legal profession. W. K. Jamison, who has held several important offices by the grace of the white voters and officers, and who has many white clients, and among them many respectable and well to do people. He is a good business man, and has a number of houses which he rented, mostly to respectable white tenants. There are in the city many merchants of the African race who have a large pattenge mong the best white families in the city. There are many white men in the professional line and many of them in commercial lines who are patronized largely by the colored people. Each thinks that the other's money, so long as it is made by Uncle Sam, is as good as that of any person, no matter the color of the line of the cover. If the man who is managing that act in which four important questions appeared will visit the police court of this or other cities of its size or of different size rather, and make a study of the characters who are from time to time haked in there as offend is against the law, he will find out that a very large percent of them who are classed as undisirable citizens are white people. He can ascertain, if he will, take the trouble to do that there are many members of the afflicted race in the city who would make as desirable neighbors as some of the white people whose money he will cheerfully accept if he has an opportunity to do so. If a white or colored man does not conduct himself in such a manner as to be a desirable neighbor there is a manner ofidding the community of him. We think that any man having the money and desiring to do so should not be harried from the purchase or occupancy of property because of his color, so long as he does not meddle with others, is industrious and lwa-abiding and keeps his place up and in good repair. Why should there be discrimination against him because of his color? We are glad to note that the best, ablest and most fair-minded men in the community, and in others as well, do not refuse to sell groceries, hardware, real estate, or anything else to people because of their color. A WHITE MAN. AFCHSON KANSAS The Ebenezer Baptist church has called Rev. H. W. White of Topeka to the pastorate. We wish them great success. There was a mock trial at the church Monday night which was witnessed by a large audience and all present had a delightful time. After the trial refreshments were served and a general good time had. The members are strong very hard to finish their new church, which will be a very beautiful structure. There was a musical given at the Shiloh Baptist church in which the following choirs took part: A. M. E. Ehencer and Christian, and the singing was grand. Deacon Brown spoke of the need of more union in our churches and spoke of this affair as a right offered ably supported by Prof W. E. Gray Deacon Brown then had all to shake hands in token of universal fellowship. The song "My Father is rich in houses and land" was sung and the spirit was upon us all, leaving us to feel that united we stand, divided we fall. The Methodist church of which Rev. H. W. King pastor, has a "Street Pan" in progress. They are buying a good time and there are many excellent pieces of art and other work on exhibition. Rev Walter Brannon, D. D. of Cannon City, Colo., was the guest of Rev. J. W. Wilson last Sunday and preached all for him, delivering two excellent discourses. Mr Samuel Coulter is building his new house on North Tenth St. He is an industrious young man and does lot of the work himself. He is two and half of children. Mr Lubilee Bacharan of Oak Mills was the guest of Mr. Ivery Sammington. Mr. Martha Hoy, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lotcher, and Mr. Anderson Mosely all want to待客 last Sunday to hear the Old Fellows sermon. They all feel their step The Afro-American Investment & Employment Co. offers its services to the Negroes of Kansas City and the Southwest as their one best protection when it concerns Real Estate Investments or Employment as this company makes a specialty of handling Real Estate and Rentals as well as finding employment for Negroes. In the past three years the Afro-American Investment & Employment Co. has sold more homes and found more employment for the Negroes of Kansas City than all the other offices combined. The Afro-American Investment & Employment Co. has the most desirable list of houses for sale or rent to Negroes, every one who buys a home or a business has full protection when it comes to getting the lowest prices and terms, making out the legal papers and arranging payments and interest so that they can be met without any hardship on the buyer. Employment for Home Buyers. If a man buys a home or rents from the Afro-American Investment & Employment Co. he can rest assured that he will be kept steadily employed at good wages. If a man buys a home from the Afro-American Investment & Employment Co. he will be taken care of when it comes time to have his mortgages renewed or if he wishes to borrow money. No White Agents Can show you as complete a list of Real Estate for sale to Negroes as the Afro-American Investment & ployment Co., neither will they give you the protection in buying or in keeping up your payments after you have bought. The Reason Is Because the Afro-American Investment & Employment Co. makes a speciality of selling and renting homes and furnishing employment to Negroes and the white company simply makes a deal with Negroes once in awhile as a side issue and is not bothered whether you are satisfied or not or whether you pay out or lose out. A Record to be Proud of. The Afro-American Investment & Employment Co. has been doing business in Kansas City for the past eight years and in that time they have sold hundreds of homes and placed thousands of men and women in good positions. And of all of the many homes sold, the company has foreclosed but one mortgage. Of the many customers who have bought homes through this company not one has been allowed to pay one cent more than the original price asked by the owner. The Afro-American Investment & Employment Co. guarantees their prices on property to be as low as any other agent's on the asme property. The Employment Department Is a medium by which the best employers get in touch with the best servants. And is no longer looked upon as the place where the Hard to Please employer gets unreliable servants and the servants gets robbed of their money. The Afro-American's plan of a job new and pay when you have earned the money has made many friends for the Employment Agency. The Company is preparing a very desirable list of homes for sale in the near future. Get intouch with them and you will be pleased with their war of doing business. 2310 Lydia 8-room modern brick, full 2-story, large rooms and halls, in good condition, large level yard 35 x 150. This will make an ideal home, as this part of the city is high, commanding a view of Greater Kansas City. For quick sale the price has been reduced to $1,500. Rents for $30 per month. 1101, 1102 Michigan Trinity High School Corner lot, 50 x 125, with 2 frame houses, 5-room and 6-room. This is a hue investment. Price $3,500. Chicken Ranches Onn Strange Lane, 10c fare, 2 acres of ground, 5-room house. Price $2,000. Quindare, Kansas, 1½ acres, 2 blocks from Western University, Price $450 1 block from Rosedale car line, 1 acre of ground, 4-room house. Price $1,500. 2732 Norton. 4-room cottage. Price $850. 2813 Woodland. 8-room modern block. Price $2,500. Any of the above properties will be sold to responsible people on Emergency Terms. Call at office and get complete list of houses for sale and rent. AUTO-AMERICAN INVESTMENT AFRO-AMERICAN INVESTMENT & EMPLOYMENT CO., We have several good farms for sale in Kansas. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Mr. Harry Britton passed through here on route to Parsons, Kas. Ietroy Moore has gone to Wichita and Lind-sborg with the Southwestern baseball team. Mrs. J. W. Wood entertained the C. T. T. club after the regular routine business at a two course luncheon. Mrs. Caroline Faust entertained a few of her friends in honor of Mrs. William Faust of Wichita. Rev. E. A. Galine has returned from his trip to Ardmore, Ok, where he was called on account of the illness of his sister. Rev. Morgan of the A. M. E. church baptized five converts last Sunday. Mrs. Burtle Askins and son, Guy, of Oxford, were visitors in the city Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Lawrence Works of Oxford, passed through the city en route to Guthrie, Okla. If you are a constant reader of The Plaindealer you will not be be-ing the times. Keep postel. Eight Arguments In Favor of Poultry Raising by the General Farmer. A well known Canadian professor at Ottawa, in reply to the question, "Why is poultry valuable to the farmer?" gave the following reasons: Because he ought by this means to convert a great deal of the waste of his farm into money in the shape of eggs and chickens for market. Because with intelligent management bens ought to be all year revenue producers, with the exception of perhaps two months during the molting period. Because poultry will yield him a quicker return for his capital invested than any of the other departments of agriculture. Because the manure from the poultry house will make a valuable compost for use in either vegetable garden or orchard. The birds themselves, if allowed to run in plum or apple orchard, will destroy all injurious insect life. Because, while cereals and fruits can only be successfully grown in certain sections, poultry can be raised for table use or layers of eggs in all parts of the country. Because poultry raising is an employment in which the farmer's wife and daughters can engage and leave him free to attend to other departments. Because it will bring the best return in the shape of new laid eggs during the winter season, when the farmer has most time on his hands. Because to start poultry raising on the farm requires little or no capital Under any circumstances, with proper management, poultry can be made with little cost a valuable adjunct to the farm. WHAT'S IN A FARM NAME? Every Comfortable Homestead is Worth Its Own Distinctive Title. Every good man and woman has a cherished memory of the old home where childhood's days were spent, and if that old home was on a farm that farm should have a name that will distinguish it from all other farms of the county. Nearly every other business house, factory or firm has adopted a name and a credit is established. Every farm is worthy of a name, and every farmer can make a reputation and establish a credit for his farm and its products through intelligent, careful study and the adoption of approved modern methods of procedure. A well chosen name lends dignity to and is a sort of trademark wishes it and its products; owner as a man of as all who are later established in all its products to do and to be the best. We believe that a well selected name will furnish an incentive for better farming; that all implements, tools, vehicles, crates and products whenever possible should have the name of the farm indelibly stamped upon them; that it should adorn every entrance to the farm and be printed upon all stationery used on the farm. We believe that the name should relate to some distinct feature of the farm, its location, topography or products—Illinois Farmers' Institute. Pumpkins are about 10 per cent water. It has been estimated that two and one half tons of pumpkins equal in feeding value about one ton of silage and that twenty pounds of pumpkins contain as much digestible protein as a pound of corn. The principal value of pumpkins lies in their succulence and as a part of the ration are valuable for all kinds of live stock-Kansas Farmer Labor Saving Log Roller. On every farm where there is timber of large size there ought to be a canthook, an implement shown in the picture, for the purpose of moving heavy logs, says Home and Farm, from which picture and description are taken. It will save a tremendous amount of heavy lifting, and one man with a canthook can do as much, or even more, than two without it. The handle should be about five feet long and the iron hook about twelve inches, or if very large logs are to be used fifteen inches. The hook should work loosely on a bolt through the handle and the "business end" be alightly curved inward and always kept sharp. In the future will not be so anxious to manage large farms, but will be more concerned in securing large yields per acre. Science is teaching what can be accomplished by the intelligent use of manure and fertilizers so that the yield of our farms may be increased.—Farm and Hatch. Now is the time to plan crop rotations for the coming year. Study the results of the rotation followed during the past season Discover its weak points and correct them. The Seventeenth Annual Commencement Exercises ustrial De western Univ 28 TO JUNE 5, State Industrial Department At Western University MAY 28 TO JUNE 5, 1913. COMMENCEMENT: Wednesday, May 28, 8 o'clock P. Thursday, May 29, 8:15 o'clock Department. Friday, May 30, 8:15 P. M.—Can Fifty voices; elaborate con- at which charges will be a plete chorus display even ment. Admission for ad- Reserved seats, 10 cents o Sunday, June 1, 11:00 A. M.—I Sunday afternoon, June 1, 1 o'c Religious Societies. Sunday evening, June 1, 8 o'cle Religious Societies. Monday night, June 2, 8 o'clock— Tuesday, June 3.—Exhibits from 3 P. M. Tuesday, June 3, 10 A. M.—Meet Tuesday afternoon, June 3, 2 Rooms Open to Visitors. Tuesday night, June 3, 8:00.—Or. Wednesday, June 4.—Exhibits from Wednesday, June 1, 10 A. M.—S0 Wednesday night, June 1, 8 o'c All trades actually working ence of the audience. Thursday morning, June 5, 10. dress and Business Meeting Thursday Afternoon, June 5, Co —ADDRESS GOV. GEORGE Thursday night, June 5, Farewell. NOTES:—Lunch and refreshmen on the University grounds at a a turn to the city until the night e Visitors are respectfully re ing on the grounds. Polite Guides will be in att and explain the Exhibits. Do not miss the Cantata MUM," on Friday Night, May 30, STRATION, Wednesday Night, interesting events. o'clock P. M.—Band at 8:15 o'clock P. M.— P. M.—Cantata, "Prince Laborate costumes. The times will be made. It display ever attempted occasion for adults 25 cents, 10 cents extra. A. M.—Baccalaureate June 1, 1 o'clock.—Adverties. 1, 8 o'clock.—Annualities. 8 o'clock—Class Night Exhibits from Department. A. M.—Meeting of the June 3, 2 o'clock.—For Visitors. 8:00.—Oratorical Conferences from 9 A. M. A. M.—State Industry June 4, 8 o'clock.—Inductively working upon the audience. June 5, 10.—Alumni Business Meeting. Election June 5, Commencement. —ADDRESS BY— GEORGE H. 15, Farewell Social for refreshments will be held at a small cost, the night exercises are respectfully requested to attend. Will be in attendance to Exhibits. The Cantata, "PRINCIPAL, May 30, and the INDEPENDENT NIGHT, June 4. The Wednesday, May 28, 8 o'clock P. M.—Band and Orchestra Concert. Thursday, May 29, 8:15 o'clock P. M.—Piano Recital, Music Department. Friday, May 30, 8:15 P. M.—Cantata, "Princess Chrysanthemum," Fifty voices; elaborate costumes. This is the only exercise at which charges will be made. It will be the most complete chorus display ever attempted by the Music Department. Admission for adults 25 cents; children 15 cents. Reserved seats. 10 cents extra. Rooms Open to Visitors. Tuesday night, June 3, 8:00.—Oratorical Contest for Annual Prize. Wednesday, June 4.—Exhibits from 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. Wednesday, June 1, 10 A. M.—State Industrial Board Meeting. Wednesday night, June 1, 8 o'clock—Industrial Demonstration Thursday morning, June 5, 10.—Alumni Meeting; Annual Address and Business Meeting. Election of Officers. Thursday Afternoon, June 5, Commencement Exercises at 2:30. GOV. GEORGE H. HODGES Thursday night, June 5, Farewell Social for Students. NOTES:—Lunch and refreshments will be provided for visitors on the University grounds at a small cost, so that none need return to the city until the night exercises are over. Visitors are respectfully requested to refrain from smoking on the grounds. Polite Guides will be in attendance to show visitors around and explain the Exhibits. Do not miss the Cantata, "PRINCESS CHRYSANTHEMUM," on Friday Night, May 30, and the INDUSTRIAL DEMONSTRATION, Wednesday Night, June 4. They will be unusually interesting events. Why Not Let.... BRO OW BROWN He has pleased the best Physicians in Topeka for 15 years. Take your next one to the big, fresh stocked Drug Store at 404 Kansas Avenue. Phone 4211. 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