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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Yesterday, Western University, Quindaro, Held the Grandest Commencement in the School's History! --- COATSVILLE BETRAYED! Local White Editor Says Stories of Assault on White Women by Colored Men are Rank Falsehoods. Historical Society State House Fifteenth Year. No. 23. Yesterday, West COATSVILLE Local White Editor Say sault on White Won Men are Rank F (Coatesville Times, May 20, 1913.) It will be two years on August 13th since Chester county was disgraced with one of the most fiendish crimes in the history of American civilization, When Zack Walker, Southern Negro, who had murdered Officer Rice and then attempted to kill himself, was dragged in a half conscious condition from the hospital, where he had been sent for treatment, and burned at the stake in East Fallowfield township, a short distance south of this borough. Purpose in the False Stories. The injury such sensational statements have done Coatsville can never be computed. The youngest child in the town today cannot possibly live years enough to outlive the disgrace which has been cast upon our town and people by such slanderous reports —yes, generations yet unborn will live to hear Coatsville spoken of in derision, on account of the disgrace those would treacherously betray its fair name have cast on it. The Latest False Story. Only this week a sensational story has been sent broadcast of the fiendish crime of TWO NEGROES in this town on Wednesday night, that shows to what extent unscrupulous writers will ply their art to create racial prejudice to stir up strife and cast odium on a community. It is impossible to conceive of more false or sensational accounts of a crime than that published in the Press and Ledger yesterday of a crime which is alleged to have taken place in this borough on Wednesday night. We do not pretend to say that a crime was not committed by someone; but if there is a man or woman with any knowledge of the attending circumstances whose mind is so clouded, and whose discernment is so dense that they can bring themselves to believe it was the work of TWO BFUTAL NEGROES, or that the highly-colored published reports of the crime are true, such a one is a fit person for an insane asylum, and a commission should be taken out for them at once. When the story of the alleged crime was first told in Coatsville, a few hot-headed persons were ready to swear vengeance on "BRUTAL NEGROES" but it soon fell flat as the people began to unravel it and draw their various conclusions. The stories of the crime were so illogical and bore so many ear-marks of falsity—in so far as NEGROES participated in it, that it was laughed to scorn, and no sensible person gave it the slightest credence. Many of the nauseating details of the alleged crime are too disgusting to go into; but let us just suggest a few of the conflicting circumstances. Why Colored Could Not Have Been It is safe to say there were at least FIVE THOUSAND persons in the vicinity of the circus grounds when the crime alleged to have been committed. Chief of Police Umstead, we are told, was in the circus tent at the time, and Officer Miller knew at If the story credited to Miller is correct, why didn't he notify his chief at once, and have a posse organized to search for the criminals? Why didn't he at least report the crime to police headquarters the next morning, WHICH HE DID NOT DO? Why did not Officer Miller, the girl's escort, the girl's parents, or the girl herself, summon the services of a physician that night if she were in a mutilated, hysterical and nervous condition she has since been reported? Why was it that a physician was not summoned at least by the next morning instead of her stating to a newspaper reporter that she intended to walk up town and consult a physician in the afternoon? Why did not the family of the girl report the alleged crime to the Chief of Police Wednesday night, or Thursday morning when he was walking up and down Main street, and could have easily been found? No, none of these things were done. but the polson sent broadcast of the lawlessness in Coatsville has done its work before the world. The true story of the alleged crime will never overtake the columns of falsehoods which have been published. Let us hope that after the August grand jury has finished its work, and the "statutes of limitation" will stop any further prosecutions being brought against the fiends who conceived or carried out the crime of lynching Zack Walker, that there will be no further need for the manufacturing of sensational "rot" of the crimes of "Brutal Negroes" in this borough, and that the fair name of Coatsville will cease to be held up to the scorn and derision of the civilized world. SPIRITUAL ADVANCEMENT OF THE NEGRO RACE. A race's right to live is determined by the progress or lack of progress it makes. All real progress is based primarily upon spiritual development and a tendency to spiritual development is as common to the nature of man as are the natural appetites of physical beings. We can trace this influence from the very beginning of days to the present advanced and highly developed condition of human activities. It exists in every civilized race and determines the character of it. Religion, music, art, poetry; these are the great levers by which man is raised from the depths of savagery to the heights of civilization; from the valleys of humiliation and despair to the hilltops of faith and hope. The Negro in ante bellum days believed in conversion or regeneration. There were no religious orders devoted to his conversion; no movements on the part of his captors to convert him from heathenism; but in the various, irregular ways he caught a suggestion of the Christian life, which met with an enthusiastic and ready response, because it relieved his overburdened soul and satisfied his longings as nothing else could do. In the time of bondage, the Negro knew no such thing as church organization. It is true that a large percentage of the race felt a religious impulse, but there was no organized effort to achieve widespread results. Rather, their worship was a blind seeking after something that in some far-off distant day would give rest to the tired soul and body, wormout with earthly burdens. But even then, the spiritual seed was planted and after fifty years of hard labor it has grown to a fruitful tree and we can reap the benefits of it. Now in the United States the Negro has a higher average of church membership than the other races, and constitutes one-fifth of the numerical strength of all Protestant denominations. His religious progress has been phenomenal. It would be difficult to find its parallel in the whole history of missions. Over a million of these people are to be found within the communion of the Baptist churches. Considerably more than a million are within the Methodist churches, while thousands are to be found in the Presbyterian, Congregational, Christian, and others of the evangelical denominations. Several independent Negro denominations are supporting foreign missions in Africa, conducted by their own men and means. This fact is a strong evidence of the Negro's spiritual development. The supreme vital test submitted to a people claiming advancement is whether that people is willing to help others to rise. No people take a greater pride in their churches or give so large a share of their means to support them. The church furnishes the broadest field for the exercise of talent and is a field in which the Negro has shown superior executive ability. At the time of the emancipation the Negro had no church edifices. His places of worship were in the back pews and upper galleries of the white churches, in his own cabin or in God's out-of-doors, with nothing but a tree or the sky for a shelter. Now, within a half cen- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JUNE 6, 1913. tury, he has erected about 24,000 edifices, valued at more than forty-five million dollars, with a seating capacity of six million human beings. He is connected with every denomination worthy of a place in the catalogue of organizations and in every one of these organization he has established and built schools, colleges, universities, seminaries and hospitals. No one can study the record of the Negro in the material and spiritual development of the church without according him a high place in the religious life of the nation. Moreover, in slave time, a Negro minister was rarely to be found, practically all the preaching being done by the white ministers. But now the Negro church everywhere has its own pastor and there is no more remarkable body of men in America than these Negro ministers who guide the people in the ways of truth and righteousness. It is extremely difficult to measure the advancement or to estimate the weight and quality of the good that has been done. No people have made greater advancement in Christian and moral character. On every hand is revealed the Negro's Christian virtues, of meekness and of humility, He marries according to law, rears his family in a home of culture and morality and reaches up with divine aspirations to the ideal perfections of human nature. Wherever Christian education has reached the Negro it has awakened in him a taste for the true, the beautiful and the good. This may be seen in the high plane of living of many of them. Christian homes are being built up, decorated with the beauties and improvements of art. Large libraries and music halls are being rapidly established. Already the poems of Dunbar, the essays of Miller, the music of Johnson, and the paintings of Tanner are the property of the nation and the world. No other race can boast of such rapid advancement in so short a time. It was the consolation of religion that solaced and sustained the Negro slave under burdens as heavy as any human race has ever been called upon to bear. It was the manifestation of the religious spirit that gained for him the sympathy and confidence even of his oppressors and played no small part in effecting his emancipation. And just as religion played a very important part in the life of the Negro slave so will it help the Negro freeman to solve the problems confronting him. All there is of hope for the Negro in this country rests upon a healthy moral and religious development. And judging from the advancement made in a half century of freedom we feel confident that his continued progress is assured. D. DOLORES WEST. (This is the second article of a series on "Race Progress in Fifty Years."—Editor.) NEGROES SURPASS WHITES! From Zero to First Place in Fifty Years—Negro Public School Ranks First in Entire System Numbering Forty. The above fact was made public at the closing exercises of Sumner High school last week, when Dg. Fulton, member of the board of education told how Prof. A. J. Neely, supervising principal of Negro schools, had brought the Douglass school to the top of the list of all the schools in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Fulton complimented Mr. Neely for his splendid work and owes him a new suit for his accomplishments. The Douglass school is the largest Negro public school in the state, having fifteen teachers and an attendance of 750 pupils. With this crowded condition, Miss Harlan deserves the highest praise. With an average of one teacher to fifty pupils, something a white principal would not stand for and still out from the handicaps and inconveniences, the Negro school stands at the head of the list. JAPAN SEEKS FRIENDLY Boston Guardian: We republish the following article on the Japanese-California case as deep and illuminating: Toklo, May 24—Dr. J, Ingram Bryan, editor of a Japanese magazine in Toklo, writing on the possibilities growing out of the California anti- Distinguished Educator Visits Kansas Friends. JOHN H. HARRIS Dr. William Tecumseh Vernon. Kansas has been honored this week by a visit from Dr. W. T. Vernon, president of Campbell College, Jackson, Miss. Dr. Vernon is an educator of national reputation, and it was he that built Western University at Quindaro, and was for four years registrar of the United States treasury. Dr. Vernon's school in the South is one of the great schools of the A. M. E. church and the race. over four hundred studs greatly assisting in solving problem. Dr. Vernon is one of platform orators in America preacher and it is predi will some day be one of of the church he serves and well. Kansas is p Vernon. Kansas made ways has a warm welc eloquent son. alien land ownership legislation, says it is fast coming to be understood by the nations of the world, that racial rivalry is going to be the crucial international problem of the future, if it is not already sufficiently pressing to demand solution. The prospects at present are that the contest will be between the East and the West, between the so-called yellow races and the white, Dr. Bryan says, and there is an equal certainty that Japan will be the leader of the hosts from Asia. His article continues: Owing to the enormous annual increase of population, Japan is now face to face with the problem of finding an outlet for her surplus, and this she must do either by emigration or extension of territory. In choosing which of these means she will adopt it is probable Japan will turn in the direction of least resistance, but what that direction is, who can say? It is safe to say that Japan's chief hope at present lies in an extension of empire in a friendly way; that is by purchasing land for her immigrants. Land acquired by Japanese in foreign countries is Japanese land and may be looked upon as a peaceful extension of empire. Japan's present polic, then, is territorial extension by purchase, such as she is at present adopting in South America. If she must find room for her people this seems to her the most practicable way of doing it. The ambition of Japan is to meet and mingle with the Anglo-Saxon peoples, and it is altogether unlikely that she will continue to endure the attitude of restriction to freedom of intercourse now placed upon her by the white race. The United States has a population of honor and dignity as well as of racial and territorial nencessity. Including Japan and Korea the popo of not more than 100,000,000, and the country could easily support fifteen times that number. If America could boast the same birth rate as Japan, as Mr. Rossevelt desires, she would have a population of 400,000,000 in 100 years, and no less than 1,600,000,000 in 20 years. According to present prospects E. church and the race. They have over four hundred students and are greatly assisting in solving that perplexing problem. Dr. Vernon is one of the greatest platform orators in America; eloquent preacher and it is predicted that he will some day be one of the Bishops of the church he serves so faithfully and well. Kansas is proud of Dr. Vernon. Kansas made him and always has a warm welcome for her eloquent son. America will never attain this goal without the help of Japan and East Asia. And as the races of the East are determined to have an outlet, just as England has, and just as Germany is determined to have, it would seem more prudent to adjust the scheme of intermingling as peacefully as possible. Whether Japan and China will find vent for their congesting populations peacefully depends altogether on the attitude of the so-called superior races now occupying most of the sparsely peopled portions of the earth. If Japan is forced to choose between congestion and forcible expansion she will have little hesitation in deciding. If the races of the earth are willing to live and let live there is plenty of room for all. But if greedy and selfish races are going to treasure up unoccupied holdings for a posterity, yet unborn, and with little or no prospect of being born, then there is going to be trouble. Progressive Rainbow Receptions. A TRIUMPH OF IMMACULATE GOWNS AND CUT GLASS. Wednesday afternoon, June 4, 1913 was a day that will long be remembered in the circles of Topeka's uppercrust, and the "Progressive Rainbow Receptions" set the pace for all future events. It was an afternoon in honor of Miss Arnicholas Chiles, who becomes a bride June 11. The decorations of red and green were pretty, appropriate and very tasty in arrangement. In the center of the table was a miniature lake in which gold fish flitted here and there giving the boat, bearing a little bride and groom, a motion that made it look life-like. It was beautiful to behold—marvelous in conception and cunningly executed. Gaily bedecked autos, hacks and Price $1.50 Per Year. feminine finery lent grandeur to the rich effect produced by the scene. The plans and specifications of the immaculate gowns showed the craftsmanship of a modern architect and the skilled land of a master builder. The luncheon was palatable and keenly relished. The place cards were clovers of the four leaf species plucked from nature's own bountiful garden, and the favors were little doll brides, and between the great folding doors, red and green hearts were suspended. Truly, it was a pretty affair and one that was highly enjoyed by the participants. --- Act 2, scene 2, opened and closed at the magnificent and well appointed residence of Mrs. Thaddeus P. Martin, 1026 Buchanan street, who was ably assisted by Mrs H. R. Ole and Mrs. Logan Campbell. Here the decorations showed at and skill, and the whole place was a wilderness of cut flowers, potter plants, palms, sweet peas, etc. Over the tables was a cunning piece of mesh work depicting the rainbow in all of its fascinating colors, and a better imitation of nature's handwork would be impossible. Suspended from this were half moons and at each end of a rainbow, hung the mythical bag of gold. This was Mrs. Martin's first time to entertain since her arrival from down East more than four years ago, and with this event marked a new departure in the art of entertaining, and the leaders of the "cutglass set most gracious bowed in acknowledgement. The hand painted rainbow place cards were very pretty and appropriate; sweet peas were used as favors. The bride-elect was presented with a beautiful corsage bouquet. The luncheon was in keeping with the unique arrangement shown throughout, and it was greatly relished. Mrs. Martin is an ideal hostess. Her style, manner and highly cultivated taste for the finer things in art are indeed a valuable acquisition to society. --- Mrs. John M. Wright and Mrs. L. C. Clark, 1414 Western avenue, furnished the stage setting for scene 3, act 3 and while it marked the closing scenes of the prettiest drama ever staged in the way of entertaining, it was by no means the least. The decorations consisted of pink and white hearts and cut flowers, and aided by their artiste touch, made one of the prettiest and most unique scenes of the entire series of entertainments. Throughout the time, Miss Josephene Cunningham, a talented young musician furnished music. The numerous cut flowers, imported table linen etc., reminded one of the scenes of beauty depicted in story books—the wierd tale of an idol dreamer. Favor cards were designs of brides; girls looking forward to the happy day were required to write their wish to the bride-elect, which were collected and presented to the honored guest, who will preserve them in the archives of her home until her daughters are grown and promise some happy youngster that they will assist in lighting the fires, etc., when they will be taken from their dust-covered hiding place and read for their edification. The menu and serving was the feature of the affair, and not only were Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Clark proclaimed ideal hostesses, but artists in the line of preparing things that are palatable, appeasing and good. I.S. THEY DIDN'T KNOW IT. The American people did not repudiate Theodore Roosevelt because the charge of being a drunkard had been made against him. Many people had not heard of the charge until his suit started, and very few knew that he did handle and drink as much of the stuff as he admits he does, until he had given his testimony before the Marquette court. FOUND A SOLUTION. The Japanese have found in the Fourteenth Amendment to the constitution of the United States a pinnacle for their trouble with the anticleric land bill in California, and unlike the Negroes in the United States, they take a way and manner of making folks respect their own laws. . PASSING COMMENT BY JOHN M. DORSEY. Bishop Walters and the colored Democracy are having troubles of their own. It seems that there are so many anxious ones seeking places at the pie counter among the whites that the colored brother has but little show. Hope, however, rests still within the breasts of the faithful. Many of the Bull Moose organs in Kansas were loud in their exclamations of honor and disapproval of the charge that Teddy got drunk. They claimed a perfect knowledge of his complete abstinence from booze, but the colonel's admissions that he does drink prove these Kansas followers false in their claims, and before they are dead and forgotten they may learn a few others of the supposed good traits of the colonel are as far from the truth as this drinking claim. As Congress grinds away on the tariff measure, the business interests of the country are becoming more and more worried over the results. If the Democrats are leary of the thing it is perfectly plain that the people to be affected ought to feel a little alarmed. If the Democratic party in Congress would go at the tariff measure like a carpenter in building a house, with assurance and confidence, there probably would be less worry than the daily-daily tactics now going on at Washington. --- The harmony meeting Tuesday was productive of much good, in fact, more than can be realized until next year. The fact that all the Progressives in the state and all the Republicans were not in Topeka signifies no part of failure of the meeting. The meeting was called as a representative meeting and if reports were true there were representatives here from all sections of the state. Naturally no one surmised for a minute that the leaders in the lost cause of Mooslann would be here, for they have declared their alliance with the Republican party forever severed, but the rank and file of the voters are in for one more thumping of Democracy, and then they can die in peace and harmony with all mankind. No true Republican could possibly die in peace as things were left last year. Some writer, who possesses more knowledge than the ordinary human, says that Japan can't fight. If Mr. Bryan, President Wilson or even the Teddymoose, the mighty, had had such an idea, this writer would not now need to be writing opinions—the fact would have been established as between Japan and the United States. There are not one hundred white people in the whole wide world today who believed that Russia, the monarch of nations, would have had to call her attempt to thrash Japan a war. Most of them considered Japan just a breakfast spell, but when the army of Russia was engulfed in defeat, all eyes turned to the magnificent navy of the Russians and their hearts filled with glee as they pictured the downfall of the Japanese before the mighty squadron, but alas the ocean's bed proved the resting place for this great and powerful life destroying aggregation, and the funny part of the whole matter the Russians never saw the Japanese fleet. So, all who believe that the Japs can't fight, take warning. --- Generally nothing travels faster than false reports. The people of Coatesville, Pa., who disgraced that burg two years ago, are still in the "dumps" on account of the lynching by burning of a Negro, and now, in order to overcome some of the calamny into which they plunged themselves, they are striving to poison the mind of the world against the colored people thereabouts. The dirty work of some writer there trying to conceal a story of inhuman treatment of a white girl by TWO NEGROES was so ridiculously false that it got outside of Coatesville only by the denial by the people who are really fit to be outside an asylum. Evidently Coatesville needs something to bring it out of the "dumps," but treachery and falsehood will not prove the means. If they can get the world to believe they are more than common things, thieves and red-handed murderers, let them get the guilty scoundrels who burned Jack Walker, the actual partisan, and hang them by the neck until dead. Hundreds of them know their dogs. Until this is done Coatesville will ever remain. Rev H. D. Jackson, of Kansas City, Mo. was in Bethle Sunday and occupied the pulpit at the Oak Ridge Pentit church in his home Mrs. Bea Turner of Argentine. valted her aunt, Mrs. Samuel Walker on Saturday. The funeral services of Mr. William' Dunn, Sr., who died after an illness of eight months on Sunday evening, May 25, was held from the First Baptist church in Kansas City Decoration Day afternoon. The Rev. Bowren, pastor the church conducted the services, which was very appropriate for the occasion. Mr. Dunn was an old soldier, a life long devout Christian, one of the old settlers of Wyandotte county, and an organization member of the First Baptist church. Bethel loses in Mr. Dunn one of her most valued and worthy citizens. Mesdames Tolliver Thompson and Samuel Walker, visited at Edwardsville Sunday. Messrs James R. and William Dunn, Jr., of Chicago, attended the funeral of their father last week. Miss Ruth Thompson has returned home to Kansas City after a few days stay with her sister, Mrs. George Dunn. Mr. Jos. Crockett, of Kansas City, was in Bethel Sunday visiting his daughters, Misses Martha and Ann and Paralee Crockett. Mrs. Mildred Porter, of Kansas City, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary Weathers Sunday. Mrs. Dennis Thompson, entertained Sunday evening Misses Annabel and Ellora Scott and Misses Lessie, Davie and Ida Porter of Loma Vista. Mrs. Hattie Carson, of Kansas City, Mo, has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Rhoda Spruell. EMPORIA, KANSAS. One of the prettiest affairs of the season was the second annual May party given by the Rho Tau Girls, of Emporia, May 29th at the Annuity hall. The hall was beautifully decorated with club colors, green and white. Palms, rugs and pillows were in abundance and pennants adorned the walls. Every nook and corner displayed the exquisite taste of these young ladies. Creme de ment punch was served throughout the evening, which brought out the color scheme and even the tiny electric bulbs were in enchanting harmony, casting mellow shades of delicate green. Entrancing music was furnished by the Copeland orchestra. A large number of guests were present, among whom were Chlora Polk and Mr. Floyd of Lawrence, Miss Ruth Scott, Mr. Odell, Rhodes and McAdoo of Topeka and Mr. Jesse Williams, of Atchison. Favors for the gentlemen were cigarettes and tiny flags were given the ladies. The Rho Taus have been delightfully entertained during the past few weeks with a series of social functions. A slumber party was given by Miss Mayne Elliott was the crowning event of the season. A sumptuous five course repast was served in true Eastern style. The party continued the entire evening and the guests were served excellent 8 o'clock breakfast. Flashlight pictures were taken of the party. Music for the evening was furnished by an orchestra from Kansas City. Pillow fights ensued and various other amusements. Every moment was pleasantly spent due to the efficient efforts of the charming hostess. Miss Ellhott also gave a reception in honor of Miss Cassie Fleming, of Colorado Springs. The affair was unique as it was delightful. The color scheme of yellow was carried out in harmony with Miss Fleming's gown which was a beautiful creation of yellow chiffon over satin. Orange ice and orange cake were served. Miss Carrie Davis entertained with a delightful three course luncheon and a line party to the Air-Dome theatre where the guests witnessed a four act comedy. All enjoyed the evening immensely. The girls enjoyed a good old fashioned supper that brought back memories of the "good things mother used to cook," and visions of "home sweet home," given by Mrs. McMillan. It was most enjoyable in every detail. Mrs. Reeves entertained the Rho Tau with an elegant five course breakfast Sunday morning. Two of the sweet girl graduates, Miss Elsie Catter and Miss Alice Rogers were present. Mrs. Reeves is an excellent cook as well as an entertainer and to say that the morning was spent delightfully, puts it but mildly. A Correction from Hutchinson, Kas. Enter Phandealer; By the author- ity of the G. A. C. club, I would like to correct the error in last week's paper stating there had been an arrangement in the G. A. C club for a past two or three weeks. I would be with the G. A. C club is run- ing smoothly and nice and no argument has come up in our the members ask that this not be published in order to right the misleading statement at last week. MRS. S. CALANDER, Pres. MRS. PRED DOUGLAS, Sec. MAKING THE LITTLE FARM PAY MAKING FARM W HEN a man or woman has decided to own a little farm there are a few salient points that need careful run sidereation These are cost, improvements, nearness to town, transportation facilities and neighborhood The investment may not be of first importance With many persons the tone of the neighborhood would be considered first, and rightly so The matter of location has to be carefully considered by any one who proposes to continue city employment In such case the land will cost about $200 an acre This would be the average price for a twenty acre tract thirty to forty miles from a large city If farming is to be the sole occupation a person can afford to go to the more inland sections, where land is obtain- able at from $50 to $100 an acre. In no case is it wise to go more than three or four miles from a good railway town. A fair estimate of the necessary investment is as follows: Twenty acres of land ..... $200 Buildings ..... 100 Six cows ..... 30 Team of mares ..... 50 Pigs and poultry ..... 50 Vehicles and implements ..... 50 Seed, feed and incidentals ..... 100 There are nice little improved farm of forty, fifty or eighty acres to be picked up at $2,000 to $5,000, including good dwellings and other buildings. The location would not be suitable for a city man who had to go back and forth every day, but otherwise they would fill the hill. In buying such a place as this one Every well used day on the farm right now means many dollars in the fall. When the weather will not permit outdoor work the planters, cultivators, etc. ought to have attention, putting them in condition for later work TO GET AT THE HEIGHT. Simple Homemade Device That Is Used For the Calculation. Having this simple device, you can ascertain the height to a timber or burl, often of advantage in taking out timber, or can find the height to a desired thickness of the trunk, which is often TREE MEASURING DEVICE required in cutting telephone or telegraph poles of equal length and thickness of top, says the Orange Judd Farmer, from which plotter and desCRIPTION are taken. Take two straight pieces of wood, A A, fifteen inches long; fasten together at exact right angles and connect ends with the piece B, having a perfectly straight outer edge; fasten the horizontal stick with a bolt and thumb screw to a stake, C, three feet long. Select a point at approximately same distance from tree that the limb or other point is from the ground, set the strike upright in ground and fasten the triangle with one arm perpendicular and the other horizontal and poluted to the tree. Night across the diagonal stick at the height it is desired to measure. If the line of vision comes above move nearer the tree; if it falls below move back until the line of vision strikes the desired point. Then, making the allowance for irregularities of the ground, the distance from the stake to the tree will equal the height to the point sighted. Good Garden Advice. In many instances the yield of gardens can be increased by simply getting down a few inches deeper with fork or spade. The French gardeners can give Americans many lessons in this respect. The soil should be pulverized, but work should not be commenced too early. Plowing the ground while it is too wet will cause the soil to pack in soil lumps (good) and is often pulled in this manner - Farm Progress. Keep the Money Home. If it pays little, run quick growers to send withhold or subsidy paid across the town and after paying freight and a duty of 25 per cent ad valorem to sell it for present价 what would it pay some of our growers here? - Rural New Yorker Don't Forget the Wrensh A wire which is good thing to have along with the wire in the spring. Be forceful to of tension it to the beam with a short strap and handle. A wire will answer the purpose, too, but is apt to cut the point off the iron and mattte rest. By C. C. BOWSFIELD need not pay down more than one quarter of the purchase price. If a debt is over justifiable it is in a case where a man of moderate means is trying to do the best thing for his boys and girls and is determined to bring them up on a farm. It is always possible to rent a farm and that is the easiest way to get a start. By renting one is soon able to tell whether he is adapted to farm life or not. Nobody should begin this vocation with the idea that it is free from care and hard work. It does not call for drudgery, but the great essentials are industry, patience and intelligent management. To city people who know what farm life is and who are determined to go to the country I wish to say that conditions are the most favorable that they have ever been for making money from the soil. This is because cities have grown and good markets developed at a faster rate than agriculture has advanced. In these days a farmer who raises a diversity of articles such as town families have to buy for their tables has no trouble to sell all he can produce. Prices are high enough to afford satisfactory profits. It is only necessary to raise a variety of good products and to handle them with taste and skill. The cash is always ready. This is in reality a day of opportunity for the producer. With such an equipment as I have outlined the earning capacity of a twenty more farm well situated and skillfully managed is from $1,500 to $2,500 a year Set aside an acre for experi mental purposes this year. Then you can try out your new ideas and the likely suggestions you get from the papers and thus prove their fitness or unfitness for yourself.—I farm Journal DO YOU KNOW THIS BEAN? It's the Broad or English Variety. May Be Worth a Trial Here. The broad bean, known sometimes in this country as the English broad bean, is the common bean of Europe. Some authorities say it cannot succeed in the United States or continental Europe, being not well adapted to hot, dry summers, but it may be worth a trial. It grows well in England. The broad bean requires a heavy, rich and well drained soil. The plant is erect, two to four feet high, has thick angular stems, leaves with two to five oval leafers, flowers in clusters, generally white with black eyed wing Photograph by Long Island agricultural experiment station The pods are large and thick, and the beans are thick, flattened and generally angular The varieties and subvarieties in cultivation are numerous and variable The beans are grown both in the garden and field for forage and as human food The broad bean is an ancient plant, having been cultivated in Europe from remote times Makes a Dandy Knife. Do your folks need a good butcher knife? Hunt up an old flat file and take it to a blacksmith who understands tempering steel and have him make you one. It will outlast any knife you ever had if made right COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO! Shade must be provided for the fowls and the little chicks during the hot weather. As soon as it can be had give the bens some good fresh horn. If the sods are with the earth so much the better. One of the remedies for the plp used by Portuguese poultry tallowers is raw onions cut up fine and forced down the throat, followed by a little water. The Maline experiment station tallow for fowls. Pulverized ginger one quarter pound pulverized ginger, one quarter pound pulverized ginger, one quarter pound with sulphate one quarter MIX of roughly and use two or three pennials in ten quarts of dry soil. Furniture Co., Store, Carpets, Draperies. Ave. Kansas City, Kansas AVE YOU BEAUTIFUL HAIR? Holzmark Furniture Furniture, Carpets Holzmark Furniture Co., Furniture, Carpets, Draperies. HAVE YOU BEAUTIFUL HAIR? Wll are the only Importers and Manufacturers of Real Colored People's Hair. Also Wavy Hair. We absolutely guarantee our hair to stand cembing and washing and to retain its color and crimp. Wigs, Plats, Braids, Transformations and Puffs in stock or to order; all shades, none too difficult. Early straightening Combs and Toilet Articles. N-CROSBY COMPANY'S Medal Flour RED WESTON & CO., butors, Greater Kansas City... handle. Hay and Grain. 76 OFFICE & WAREHOUSE 905-7-9-11 N. 3d. 904-6-8-10 N. 2nd. OILS, GL ASS.—TRUNKS BAG S. & Dougherty, and Stationery. DOUGHERTY, 632-63 4Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. RE TO THE PUBLIC.... to Kansas City. and Delaware, Leavenworth, for 10th and Missouri, every hour on the half from 10 P. M., except Saturday and Sunday at 12 o'clock midnight. weather is nice, cars will leave on the A. M., to 9:30 P.M. Express car leaves delayed, at 8 A. M., and 2 P. M. and Penn., Kansas City, Missouri, at 11 City-Western Ry. Meadow Gold Butter every day delicacy that all ord. a month covers the difference mary butter and "Meadow Gold." of these "big little things"—a poor a feeling of dissatisfaction with good butter lands on or mineral flavor of "Meadow Gold" Butter early enticing. Its rare richness to the most fastidious palate. Sold by all dealers who are butter particular. Its Flavor Wins Favor WASHBURN-CROSBY Gold Medal ALFRED WESTO Exclusive Distributors, Great Also handle Hay and ALL PHONES West 76 OFF WALL PAPER, PAINTS, OILS, GL ASS. AND TRAVELING BAGS. Maunder & Do Books and St B. DOUGHEY WASHBURN-CROSBY COMPANY'S Gold Medal Flour Exclusive Distributors, Greater Kansas City.... Also handle Hay and Grain. WALL PAPER, PAINTS, OILS, GL ASS.—TRUNKS AND TRAVELING BAGS. NOTICE TO THE Trolly to Kansas Cars leave Third and Delaware, Lea Main, Kansas City, Missouri, every 6:30 A. M., to 10:30 P. M., except night last car leaves at 12 o'c lock r Sunday when the weather is nice, half hour from 8:30 A. M., to 9:30 D. Leavenworth, if not delayed, at 8 Leaves depot at 6th and Penn., Kansas A. M., and 5 P. M. The Kansas City- Meadow Butter is an every day delicacy can afford. A few cents a month cover between ordinary butter and Butter is one of those "high quality can leave a feeling of d intensive meal, while good butter charm. The delicious flavor of "He is particularly enticing. It appeals to the most fast Sold by dealers w butter par NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC..... Trolly 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 Sunday night last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Sunday when the weather is nice, cars will leave on the half hour from 8:30 A. M., to 9:30 P.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. The Kansas City-Western Ry. Meadow Gold Butter is an every day delicacy that all can afford. A few cents a month covers the difference between ordinary butter and "Meadow Gold." Butter is one of those "big little things"—a poor quality can leave a feeling of dissatisfaction with or more meal, while good butter lands on mineral shores. The delicious flavor of "Meadow Gold" Butter is particularly enticing. Its rare richness appeals to the most fastidious palate. Sold by all dealers who are butter particular. Its Flavor Wins Favor WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager. Geo. Eysell D Union Depot D Mail Orders Prompt Opposite Waitin All the Best Brand of WI ysell Drug Co., Depot Drug Store Laders Prompily Attended. Opposite Waiting Room. Best Brand of Whiskey—Bottled in Bond. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Geo. Eysell Drug Co. Union Depot Drug Store STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES Fresh Meats, Cigars and Tobacco. 322 E. 1st St. Topeka, Kansas H. T. GEEDER, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG. KANSAS Office: 1241, E. Third St., Phones: Office 1475; Rez. 1915. Diseases of Women a Specialty- Both Phones 53. 624-26 Minnesota Ave. HAVE YA We Also W We combine crimp. We stock on Phone West 161. 1036 Union Avenue Home Phone West 360 Goods Sold on Easy Payments Bell Phone West 6404 WANTED AGENTS: To write Life and Accident Insurance Policies for Shawnee County. NTA'L LIFE INSURANCE CO Chicago, Ill. T. W. TROUPE, State Agent 428 Lancet St. Topel a, Kun. State Agent, One five room house, 501 F. Euclid Ave., Inquire 1407 Monroe St., or call 209 Red. Washi d lroning { By Electricity has passed the Experimental Stage and is Recog- 1 nlsed Everywhere as the Most Satisfactory and Economical | Method of Doing Work Which fa Necessary and Yet Dreaded 1 By Most People More Than Any Other Part of Domestic Service. ‘ ELECTRIC WASHERS That Will Do the Washng for aa Or { dinary Sized Family for Five Cents Are Now on the Market } tnd the Electric Irom is Now so Well Known That it Reedlly { Speaks for Iteelf. + Our SALES DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of These Appi- + Sees to Your Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. Could Anything * Be Falrer Than That? “a 6 Kansas Gas & Electric COMPANY, . Phone Market 4660. "1q9 83% SOUTH MAIN STREET, WICHITA, KANSAS #Deep Water. Softened} and Parifiedw is used exclusively in our extire| Washing Process. Not ordinary rain water filled with impurities from the alr and roof top; but pure sparkling crystal like water from our own wells 66 féet deep. Every 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 dreated again by a compressed air system which elimi- gates all-the chemicals. ‘The water then is perfectly soft and absolutely pure and is ‘ased unstintingly through every process of laundering. Such water greatly eliminates the wear on clothes for atrong washing compounds are unnecessary. All that is needed in addition is good pure soap—WE MAKE-OQURS AND KNOW IT IS PURE. ‘This 'water proposition is just one of our hobbies—we have dozen others which go toward making our service the BEST. Send us a trial bundle of laundry and see for yourself. PHONE 519 a : “The ScfiWeta” The Mutual, “7 i strery ©, H. MATTHEWS, Founder & Mg'r. Olof Ekberg. . . The Popular Price Tailor SPECIAL PRICES: a oae es $20, 27.50, $30 vedata Ml Thies iter. Over Watk-over Shoe Bins 198 KANSAS AVE FOR SALE... 240 Acres Good Farm Land... fhree miles from Nicodemus, Kan.— 08 acres in cultivation, Good farm nesidence—never-failing water sup ply. $30 per acre—ons-half cash. Address, THE PLAINDEALER —— A BARGAIN, FORTY ACRES of good sweet po fatoe and watermelon land, locates four miles from Topeka FOR SALE This land will produce from 160 & 800 bushels of potatoes per acre anc from $76.00 to $100.00 worth of mel | ons per acre. Address, THE PLAINDEALER, GRAVITY, IOWA, Mrs. H. Farmler and Miss Mabel Johnson of this city were delegates from Clarinda, Iowa, ta the Colored ‘Women's State Federation which met at Davenport, Iowa. These ladies stand high in the social, moral and religious circles and are worthy of the respect and confidence reposed In them. Miss Johnson fs a graduate of the Gravity Jhgh school, and a noble character and is loved by all who are fortunate to be on her list of ac- quaintances. She is an carnest Chris. lan worker and is a member of the white 31. E. church and stands high fn its circles. She tives with her father and mother on a beautiful farm in which she takes great pride, Mrs, Farmier is a member of the Sec- ond Baptist church at Clarinda and is Joyal and tha community holds her, fn High esteem in and out of the church. } WICHITA, KANSAS, Wilson—Payne, | Of special interest was the wedding of Miss Ida Wilson and Mr. L. A Payne, Jr, of Garnett, Kansas, whict was celebrated at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. H. F, Wilson, 523 N. Main street. The wedding service wus performed” by Rev. S. B. Butler of the Second Bap- tist church. The bride was robed in a white silk mulle gown over white silk, trimmed In shadow lace, jewel trimmings. The groom was attired in a beautiful blue serge suit. A song was sung very sweetly and promisingly by Mrs. J, L Harper, title “Oh, Promise Me!” The wedding march was played by Bliss Louvenia Harper, Refreshments, consisting of ice cream, cake and strawberries were served, Those present were:—~ Rev, and Mrs. Butler, Mr, and Mrs. J. L, Harper, of the city; Mra. J, A, Markham, of Independencce, Kas. Mr. Harold Markham and Miss Mil- dred Markham of Independence, Kas. Many beautiful and useful presents were received. We wish them a hap- py ond prosperous journey on the sea of jife, BASE BALL AT IOLA, The Go-Devils fast team shut ou! the Llemor white team Sunday by « score of 11 to 0, Harper of the Go- Devils pitched a wonderful game, al. lowing no hits and no bases on balls, Not a single man on the Flamore team reached first base unt one man was out In the ninth, the runner get- ting on the bag by a misjudged fly by the second baseman, but a minute later he was caught napping on firat base und was thiown out. ‘The Go. Devils fielded fine and everybody hut the ball, This fs their ninth straight victory, COMMENCEMENT WEEK AT WAMPTON INGSTITITT Hampton, Va.—Rev, Geo. T, Soott, associate chaplain at Hampton Inati- tute, preached the baccalaureate ser- mon to the Hampton graduating classes. “By their fruits ye shall know them.” This was Mr. Scott's teat. Iils theme was the Sentor mot- to: “Let Deeds Prove.” He urged perstefent and unselfish service ta men. In the annual competitive drill for the Winston cup, a silver trophy orig: inally given to Hampton by Major Thomas W. Winston, U.S. A. the prize was won by the coinpany com. manded by Bishop Brown, of Cuth: bert, Ga. The judges were Captaln i. T. Matthews and Captain R. I McKinley, both of Fortress Monroe. Interesting and exclting boat races in navy gigs were rowed on Hamp- ton river, A silver cup was presented to the Junior Middler crew repre: senting the Hampton day echool. The annual band Koncert, under the direction of Professor William M, O. Tessmann, Included classical and popular music. Class-Day exercises were held by the Agriculture, Business, Trade, and Academic classes, The Hampton certificates were presented by Dr: George P. Phenix, vice principal of ‘Hampton Institute. After several months of illness, Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, principal of the Hampton school, was able to address the Senlor class and present the di- plomas to the students. Dr. Friasell said: “We expect great things from you because you have had great op- portunities. I do not think we shall be disappointed in you. I want you always to be glad and strong and courageous, no matter what happens, no matter what dsappointments you may have. I want you to remember what General Armstrong was so fond of saying about gaining advantages from our disadvantages.” LAWRENCE. KANSAS. The Mens League met Tuesday night with Mr. Mack Brown. Queen Esther Circle of the Warrer Street Baptist church was entertainec at the home of Miss Birdie Ellis. Leota Roberts, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Overstreet, {s suffering from a badly sprained ankle, We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Geo. Byrd, Mr. Jack Porter anc wife and Rev, J, M. Brown went to Baldwin City last Sunday to attend the funeral of an old friend, Bishop H, Blanton Parks and Rev. J. M. Brown attended the commence- ment exercises at the Topeka Indus- trial Institute last week. Mis. Newton of Beatrice, Nebr., hag returned home after visiting her son, Mr. Clarence Pierson. Mrs, King Adams entertained the Excelsior Art club at her home in Noith Lawrence. Last Sunday was quarterly meet- ing at St. James church and the meeting was well attended, consid- ering the annual sermons and other meetings, The presiding elder, Rev. J. F.C. Taylor, was in the city and sonducted the services. | Mrs. Cora Yeager entertained the ladies of the Auxiliary Board Monday afternoon. The Girls’ Embroidery club met with their president, Miss Ada An- drews, at the home of Mrs, Maria Henson. The girls have just organ- ized and are doing nicely, Mr, Lawrence Walton and sisters, Edgatine and Hattie, of Leavenworth, spent the week-end in the city, the guests of Mrs, Lucy Brown, Miss Mary Strode and Mrs, James King were delegates to the Sunday School convention. Saturday evening last the doors of St. Luke A. M. E, church were thrown open to the graduates of the High school, those entering High school and the University graduates. The dining room was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and colorg of pink and white. A nice program was ren- dered by the graduates and remarks by Rev, Brown and Dr. Harvey, Mrs. Craige and children of Wash- ington are in the city, called here by | MISSOURI PACIFIC Eh ee BETWEEN TOPES 4 — AND— FORE SCOL1, PITTSBURG, WEBS CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeka st 9:00 a, m, F. E..NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 371, THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE Mme. M.Beard, Hair Specialist. I Make Switches and Wigs to Order. AGENTS WANTED * a AE, Mme.M. Beard, $15 So, 17th St. Saint Joseph, Mo. ss ee eee Miss Sallie Shepard of Kansas City, was the guest of Miss Mary J Dillard last week, Mrs, Crutchfield of Garnett, is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Bowler. The Auxiliary Board of St. Luke church met Monday afternoon with Mrs, Lulu Verder, The Sierra Leone club met with Mrs. Sophia Snowden. The Queen Esther circle of the Warren St. Baptist church met with Misses Hazel Schloss and Mazel Hurst on the 27th ult. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The visitors present were Miss Ora Car- iter, Mrs, Hannah Bartlecon, Messrs. ‘Lowell Mason, Joe Bowler, and Ben Ellis, After a dainty supper was served the club adjourned to meet Tuesday, June 3, with Miss Ethel Johnson at her home on Lim street. Muliz—Scott, On last Thursday afternoon at the residence of Rev. G, N. Jackson Miss Nadine Shultz and Mr. Karl Scott were united in the bonds of holy matrimony. We wish them a happy journey un life's sea. The “No Name” club of the First Baptist church, North Lawrence, was entertained last Friday afternoon by Mrs. Beulah Moore McCloud. We are sorry to note that Miss Cor- delia Baker is seriously il] at this writing, The “Tua Hacta Beta” sorority was entertained last week by Miss Ora Carter, The Nickel Girls of the St. Luke A. M. E, church held their meeting last week at the church. The “Tua Hata Beta” sorority met Monday night, May 19, with Miss Birdie Ellis. Miss Judith Simms entertainea the Queen Esther circle of the Warren St. Baptist church last Tuesday evening, The auxiliary board of the Warren St. Baptist church met with Mrs. Savannah Germany last Thursday afternoon. Mr. Mac Brown entertained the Men's League of the Warren St. Bap- list church on Friday night of last week, Miss Marie Elliott of Emporia was the guest of Miss Carrie Davis for the “Tau Haeta Beta” May party. Mre, Albert Mughes left Sunday morning for Ios Angeles, Calif. where she will spend the summer, Mrs. W. C. Brown, who has under- wone an operation, is doing nicely. Miss Leota Roberts, who was in- jured while playing school, fa Im- proving. | Rev. G. N. Jackson, pastor of the Warren St. Baptist church, held his rally on the third Sunday In May and 3330 was the amount raised during he day. Mrs. Karl Scott entertained the members of the No Name club of the First Baptist church, North Lawrence, n Thurfsday evening of last week, A dainty two-courre luncheon was erevd, consisting of cake and ice ream. Her guests were Mr, and Mrs, Joe Lupsy, Mr, and Mrs, Walter ’eterson, Mr. and Mrs, Will Payne, Misses Verna Kieth, Lois Johnson, foxy Laury, Essie Anderson, Alice inderson, Addie Brown, Freeda Me. (issack, Mrs. Beulah Moore McCloud, firs. Nadine Hultz Scott, Mr, Karl ‘cott, Mr. Nelson McCloud, Mr. Bre] est Cooper, Mr. Harry Letcher, Miss ‘lorence Perry, Miss Rozcttu [ultz, fr, Horace Peterson, Miss Nellie |. ritton, Mr. Will Scott, Mr. Oliver i juttz and Mr, L. Wultz. Thee Juwrence igh school boys ntertained thelr girl friends with a ienle on Thursday of last week, A leasant time was enjoyed. Their uests were Misses Edna Byrd, Goldie i ones, Bertha Byrd, Nether Byrd, || larle Yates, Annie Salisbury, Mrs.}' ucy Brown, Messrs, Wiley Thomp-|' on, Aldon Logan, George Byrd, D.|. ogan, and Clarence Goodwin. ' Mr, Adam Salisbury spent the week |: id In Kansas City with his sister,|! irs, George Porter, CHANUTE. KANSAS. The Busy Bee club met with Mrs, Lonnie Mail on Thursday evening of last week and a great time was had in the work, The following were present: Miss Jolla Johnson, presl- dent; Mr, Henry Drady, secretary; Mes. Grace Johnson, treasurer; Miss Willetta Davis, Mrs. Beatrice Hail, Miss Beulah Gaston, Miss Blanche Johnson, Miss Georgia Foster, Mrs. Belle Nail, Mr. James Cole, Mrs, Ed- na Cole, Mr. Nelson Dansforth, Miss Ina McDaniel Mr. Chester Hail, Mr, Richard Gaston, Mr. Ben Turner. A spelling match was the feature of the evening and Miss Georgia Foster and Miss Grace Johnson won the cham- plonship. A lovely two-course lunch- eon was rerved, the hostess being as- sisted by Miss Willetta Davis, Mrs. Georgie Toster. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Beatrice Hall, Mrs. Maddox is still on the sick list. Miss Etta Mail has returned home from college. Mra, Cora Gates of Independence has been visiting relatives in Chanute and enjoyed her stay. Mrs, Frances Johnson {s visiting in Emporia, Mr. Cecil Hail and Mr. Roy John- son have returned from Iola where they visited. On Friday evening of last week the Masons entertained their friends with a program, Rev. Hammond addressed the audience. The attendance was very good and all certainly enjoyed the affair. Refreshments were served and the Masons showed that they know how to please, Mrs. Henry Hall Is a visitor in the city. | Mr. and Mra, Reed of Oklahoma are In the city and expect to make this their home, They have pur- chased a beautiful residence in the north part of the city. Master Leonard Hail is learning the blacksmith trade. Mr. Brown {s on the sick list. Mra. Fletcher is on the mend again after a recent illness. Mrs, Harvey Martin is still im- proving after a serious sickness, Rev. J. W. Watson preached a noble sermon last Sundav night, ‘The ladies of the K. P. gave an en- tertainment last week and had a very delightful time. They are doing an exgellent work and putting forth every effort to make a success, Mrs. Louis Butler visited her son, last week, in Topeka. Mr. Jos. Morris is on the sick list, Born to Rev. Hammond and wife a fine baby. Mrs. Jerry Hail is some better. On Tuesday night of last week a very pleasant time was spent at the home of Mre. Arthur Brown. i YOUNG WOMEN'S CIHIUSTIAN ASSOCIATION NOTES. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, (Ry Lydia C. Smith.) The Yates Young Women’s Chris tian association, second floor of the building on Sth and State avenue, ob: served its first national holiday on May 30th. It was a reul associatior day, with many visitora throughou! the day. Prominent among our early callers was Mr, R. B, DeFrantz the yeneral secretary, who has succeas. fully marshalled the forces under the banner of the Young Men's Christian association in Kansag City, Mo. The Yates Y. W. C. A. congratu- Jates the citizens of color of Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City, Kansaa, and Kansas and the vicinity who have counted it a privilege to give to the buiiding fund of the Y, M,C. A. Mrs, E. A. Wilson was in charge of the “Galeda” Class, composed of ‘eighteen young women of the Metro- politan Baptist Sunday school, who visited the Y. W. C. A, on Memorial day. Several young men responded to an invitation from the girls and were among our agreeable visitors. The latter, however, could not be per- sauved to be photographed. The “Galedas” made a fine show- ing and Mre, Wileon is justly proud of them, With one accord they spoke in endearing terms of Drs. Wilgon, lhe membership comnuttee, Mrs, D. W. White, chairman, held its reg ular meeting on Monday of this week at 1 o'clock, The members deetded to get busy, pledging to bring five members each to the association monthly, Mra, A. G, Eohridge re- corded the doings. Mra. Flora St Clair made suggestions sind Mrs, Pauline Freeman mady the closing prayer, ‘The vesper service on Sunday was enjoyed by all who were present, Come and bring your friends on next Sunday, Our girls are going tu help: ping the Christian association song. — Our ¥. W. G, A, Bible glass met on Monday evening of thia weeh at the! association rooms and enjoyed a very, Interesting semsion, Mra Dovie liars pole was added to the class member-| ship. We had one visitor who failed to enroll, The piano recital given recently at the A. M. E. church, Rev. Dr. J, R. Ransom, pastor, by the pupils of Mrs. L. C. Summers (under her di rection), assidted by Mr, Fred J. Work, vocalist, resulted as follows Gross recelpts..e seoeees $34.40 Expense sccesseseseeccoes 9410 Net receipts to datesssveees $2630 The association takes this onportunt. ty to thank Mrs. Summers, her pus pils, Me. Work and our helpers who sold tickets and those who advertlaed in our programs. Our tickets were sold through the following: Mrs. Tilford Davis, $3.15; Mrs. Starnes, $100; Mrs, Pauline Freeman, $1.15; Mrs. Julia Smith, $2.40; Mra, E. A. Wilson, $1.35; Mra. J. M. Mare quess, $1.50; Mrs, Sofia Scales, $1.50 Mrs, D, F. Harris, $2.10; Mra, W. G. Wedd, $1.20; Mrs, Rosetta White, Nc; Mrs. Dorsey Green, 76¢; Mrs. Dandridxe, $105; Mrs. Bettie Lee, Toe; Mra, Calvin Carter, 0c; Mrs. Holmes, G0e; Mrs, J. W. Jacobs, 45¢; Miss Harlan, 45c; Mrs. Bernard, 45¢} Mrs, D. Drazier, 15c; Mra, Cahill, 45¢; Miss Marie Johnson, 25¢; Mrs. Cora Merndon, 15¢3; Mrs. Willa Taylor, 15c; Mrs. Stovall Hampton, 10. We want also to thank those who have paid for advertising with ua:— John W Jones, funeral directors; Slaughter’s Ice Cream parlor; Scales’ lestaurant; American Life Insurance company; Mr. I. B, Blackburn. There Will be an additional report when all teturna are made, On behalf of the Y. W. C. A. the Keneral secictary destres to thank every one, including the patrons and purnacers of tickets. Mrs. F. Ky Douglass and Miss Ida Lyone looked carefully after our finances, repre- senting as they do, the finance com+ mittee, The relationship committee met tn the parlors of the assoclation on last Wednesday at 3 o'clock, Dr. Emma Cooper, of the Central association, presided Mrs. W. A. Morrie, presi- dent of the Central association, was present. Among our visitors since writing up the doings of this association were Messis, R. B. DeFrantz, F. A. Harris, secretary and assistant secretary of the Y. M. C, A. of Kansas City, Mo., F. 1. DeFrantz of Independence Ind., Rev. D. B. Jackson ,pastor of the 8th St. Baptist church, who raised more than $1,100.00 in cash at hts rally Sunday, Mrs. Harry Watkins began the Y, W. C. A. Children's story hour Tues- day at 11 a, m, with a group of seven. Mother ure asked to come and bring their children every Tuesday ut LL o'sluck, AICUSON, hANSAS. Subsarivers piedse be ready when the cvllectur calls on you, It aa quite 4 tach to call 20 many times and find you unprepared, The list fur- nshed vur collector 1s correct: and you wall please settle according to her Louk» unless yuu have receipts to show otherwise, The entertainments given by the Shiluh Baptist church of which Rev. J. W, Wilson 1s pastor have been very successful. The members and fiends responded nicely and over four hundred dollars was reahzed. Mr. Eugene Tolbert ungrwent a very delicate operation for an abcoss on the brain, U1, W. U. Hudson and Di, LE. 1 Mitts performed the oper ation Mr>. D. Owens, of Hutchinson, was the guvat of Mrs, Maggie Shepherd Sunday. She lett Monday for Dal- jton, Mo, where she will make @ short Vieit. We ae proud to note that four of our best girls graduated from the Atchison High schoool. Miss Ber- niece Barnes wore a silk mull, Mis Margurett Blake wore a marquisette, Miva Willa Belle Greenfield wore a white embroidery und Bliss Loutee Simpson wore a white silk, The girle aie very intelligent and stand high in noctety’, Boru to Mi, and Mra, John Hotbert, 4 tine boy, Mts. L Gormon, of Muscota, was am the city, the guest of Bra, Julia Rally. Mrs. Mollie Waters fs raising @ nice lot of chickens, Rev. JW, Wileon received the sad. intelligence that his brother in Louls- ville, Ky, died Saturday, Misa Zolla Sheppard and Mr, Cle didge Dyeait were united im holy matrimony Jun, Jat and announces ment has Just been made, The affair Was quite u surprise to their many ftlendy who wich them good luch Mr Hemy Wateon tecelved a sive sage Tuesday otating thet hia son, James, who te in California, was not expected to live, Mr. and Mra, Samuel Long made a flying trip to Kansas City Decoration Day. 7 i a Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. What the Editor Sees At Atchison Dr. W. H. Hudson is remodeling his home and making it modern and very beautiful. The exterior will be stucco and the design is pretty. The Doctor and his wife deserve credit for building such a beautiful home, which shows a highly cultivated taste for art. We attended the installation exercises at the Ehenezer Baptist church Saturday, which was the installation of Rev. H. W. White, who was called to that church by a unanimous vote. Many of his Topka friends where he formerly pastored were present and short talks in his behalf also some of gave expression of their respect for him. Many papers were read and the members of his former church read some excellent papers. Hon. H. I. Monroe, of Topeka, spoke on "Woman Suffrage;" Hon. J. M. Wright, of Topeka spoke on business and Nick Chiles, editor of The Topeka Plaindealer told of the "Power of the Press. Rev. G. D. Olden, who had charge of the exercises won many friends by his eloquent talk. There were over 200 people present and everyone enjoyed themselves. The members of the church, especially th ladies deserve great commendation for the manner in which they so royally entertained the visitors. They served ice cream and cake free. They all spoke in the highest terms of their minister and are very much pleased with him and the way he has started the work. The exercises lasted all week, ending Sunday. Distinguished persons from all parts of the state took part on the program each day. The people are looking forward to a great work by Rev. White, and The Plaindealer wishes him unbounded success and stands ready to assist he and his members in the battle for the uplift of mankind. The following member of the Reverend's former church read excellent papers: Miss Rose Stone, Miss Ollie Stull and Mrs. Amanda Alexander. Other members who were visitors: Mr. J. J. Holman, Mrs. Eliza Napue and Miss Golda Napue. Mrs. Irene Rucker, assisted by her mother, Mrs. C. Ferguson, is conducting a first-class ice cream and soda parlor and cafe at 1700 North Third street. There is considerable gossip going around that Rev. Geo. McNeal will succeed Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, who leaves for Muskogee, Okla., soon, as president of the State Baptist Convention. Mrs. Josephine Franklin, one of our best subscribers owns a very nice home on New Jersey street. Mr. E. P. Landor, manager of the dining department of Western University, is a man of good business ability and is making a success of the department. Prof. Jackson, instructor in music at Western University is meeting with great success in that department and his ability as a musician and instructor cannot be surpassed. Mr. William Shute, of Kansas City, Mo., will leave in a few days for Falls City, Mont., to spend the summer. Mr. George Bivens of Lawrence, is now bartender at Harry Browdy's place at 112 E. 6th St., Kansas City, Missouri. The Pan-American Medical association met last week at Lyric hall 1729 Lydia avenue, Kansas City, Mo. It induced a pleasure to see so many of our young people get together and organize for their own protection. Dr. O. A. Taylor of Topka, and Dr. Stafford and Phillips of St. Louis, were present. Dr. Phillips and Dr. Stafford are two of the most distinguished doctors of the state of Missouri, especially of St. Louis. There were some very interesting papers read and discussed among the doctors. The following are the only Dr. J. M. Harris, Sedalia, president; Dr. W. H. Mintz, St. Louis. Charles, second vice president; Dr. L. G. Bluitt I. St. Louis, 04, third vice president; Dr. O. C. Queen, Hannibal, measurer; Dr. F. F. Shannon, Kansas City, secretary; Dr. R. S. Tharmon, St. Louis, company secretary; executive committee; Dr. J. E. Perry, ALL WHITES WOULD UNITE. English Writer Says all Would Stand Against Japan in a War With America—Japan Couldn't Fight. London, May 20.—Lovat Fraser, an authority on Eastern affairs, contributes an article to The Daily Mail, in which he declares emphatically that Japan will not fight over the treatment of Japanese in California. "A conflict between Japan and the United States at this juncture," he says, "would mean ruin to Japan, who could not run the risk of invading the Pacific slope, because she would soon be ejected. She might take Hawaii and the Philippines, but how long could she hold them? The United States would press forward the completion of the Panama canal, spend its vast resources in building an invincible armada or dreadnaughts, and devote all its incomparable energies to winning back its lost possessions. "The ultimate outcome of the struggle would never be in doubt, as far as the near future is concerned, for Japan could get no more ships and no more money. A temporary success would be of no avail in such a mighty conflict. Japan fought herself to a stand-still in her war with Russia, and had the fighting continued a few months longer the result might have been reversed. "She knows full well that the United States would never accept a transient defeat. She is equally well aware that the Western world would not give her more ships and money to prosecute a war based upon such an issue as the California land bill." "It would be a war deliberately fought to challenge the world supremacy of the white races, and in such a cause the white races would instantly unite. They would not all fight but would not help Japan. "The welfare of America means more to the white races than the welfare of Asia. We may take it for granted then that the present differences between Japan and the United States of America will in some way or other be composed." (First Published in The Topeka Phiological May 30, 1913) Plaintiff, May 30, 1913. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. James M. Bamfield, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, County of Shawnee, ss. The above named James M. Bamfield is hereby notified that suit has been commenced against him by the above plaintiff, asking for divorce, a restoration of her maiden name and other relief, and that unless he appear and answer same by July 12th, 1913, same will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against you as prayed for. A. J. BOLINGER, Attorney for Plaintiff. C. W. BOWER. Clerk of the District Court. (Seal.) The Sunflower Art club met at the residence of Mrs. Cal Sanders Wednesday afternoon of last week. Two hours were spent in work, and discussion, the subject being: "Manuscripts and Versions of the Bible." Afterward the hostess served a lovely two-course luncheon. Adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. George Williams 137 N. Chestnut street at the next meeting. Officers were recently elected as follows: Mrs. Geo. Williams, president; Mrs. Chas. Coloman, vice president; Mrs. A. J. Lewis, chaplain; Mrs. John Jenkins, secretary; Mrs. Cal Sanders, treasurer; Mrs. Leona Holmes, pianist; Mrs. Chas. Coloman, reporter. Mrs. M. H. Ross visited in Mound City last Friday and Saturday. The following Kansas Citians were in Olathe on Decoration Day: Mrs. Jennie Johnson, Mrs. Lydia Young, Mrs. Jessie Bryant and Miss Capitolola Rollins. The Olathe "Browns" played the Eudora ball team in Eudora Sunday, Score 12 to 3 in favor of Eudora. W. P. Bardette and Mrs. Vana H. Simpson of Rochester, Ill., were quietly married last Tuesday evening by Prostate Judre Riker. They are at home to their friends at "115 West or East." On family of last week a holiday party from K. C. in the city came to Olathe, and did in Coventry. Mrs. Joe Emion spent the weekend in Kansas City. Mrs. Mary Williams of Mancie, Ks. with her sister, Mrs. K. A. Browley. The A. M. E. Sunday school is pre- WATCH US GROW WHY?---Because we treat everyone alike. NEXT---Our Groceries are new and Clean. 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Three of the girls are attending Wendell Phillips school Howard and Vine streets. Investigation will bear out my testimony. I would not be without the XXth Century Hair Preparations in my house. A six week's treatment of Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations sent on receipt of P. O., money order of $1.25 or a single package of XXth Century Hair Grower, Preserving Oil or Shampoo sent for 50c. Write today to Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXXth Century Hair Preparations Co., 1806 E. 24th street, Kansas City, Mo, Dept. 36. WATCH U WHY?---Because everyone alike. NEXT---Our new and Clean. NEXT---We and don't solocit Come Watch G. F. PA 1300 Quin Phone Free! Free! P. O. Box 298. Stonestre Undertakers and BULL PHONE WEST 1576. I. B. Bla Coal a New York and New Jersey (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer May 9, 1913 Case No. 27045. SHERIFF'S SALE. In the District Court of Shawnee Counay, State of Kansas. The State of Kansas, Plaintiff vs. Porter Patterson, Martha Horton, alias Martha Williams and Martin Ogelsvle. By virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me, out of said District court, in the above entitled action, I will, on Monday, the 9th day of June, A. D., 1913, at 2 o'clock p. m., of said day, at the east front door of the Court House in the City of Topeka, in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas offer at public sale, and sell to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand, all the following described real estate, to-wit: A tract of land beginning at a point 156 feet South of the Northwest corner of the South half of South East Quarter of Section 36, Township 11, Range 15, thence South 106 feet, thence East 48 feet; thence North 106 feet; thence West 48 feet to place of beginning, said premises being known as house or street number, 1423 King street in the City of Topeka, lying and situated in the County of Shawnee in the State of Kansas. The above-described real estate is taken as the property of said defendants, and is directed by said order of sale to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said order of sale. L. L. KIENE, Sheriff of Shawnee Co., Kansas W. E. ATCHISON, Attorney. US GROW because we treat Groceries are like every one it enemies. ch Us Grow AYTON, incy Street. e 1193. Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Etc., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for catalogue. IT IS FREE. SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO., Shreveport, La. eet & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines o UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Thre Licensed Embalmer in attendance. 61d Qalvey St. Phone 62 GENERAL CONTRACTORS. ackburn, and Feed KANSAS CITY KANSAS Auto Tags Ready for Distribution. Secretary of State Charles H. Sessions has received word from the factory that the Kansas automobile and motorcycle tags will reach Topeka next week. This means that he can begin handling applications for tags by June 1. The tags will be good until July 1, 1014. How to Get a Tag. Application must be made to the county treasurer, who will have the blanks. No application nor money can be received by the Secretary of State direct from the owner. If convenient, apply to your county treasurer in person, pay him the fee and have him fill out the application. If not convenient to go to the county seat, ask your home editor, garage owner or dealer for a blank, fill it out in full carefully, and mail it to your county treasurer with $5 if for an automobile tag and $2 if for a motorcycle tag. Write your name and address plainly. The county treasurer will send you a receipt which will be good as a license until July 15. The tag will be sent direct from the Secretary of State's office by parcel post upon receipt of the application from the county treasurer. At the same time, a license card, together with full copy of the new automobile law containing road rules will be sent you by first-class mail. Practically all of your money is to be kept in your county and used for maintenance of the roads. Automobile owners should see that the money is spent for that purpose only. HORTON. KANSAS. The twenty-first session of the Omaha District Conference Sunday School and Allen Endeavor Leagues convened in Quinn chapel, Horton, Kansas A. M. E. church May 27, 1913 at 9 a.m. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, prepresiding. Rev. H. Sheppard lead in prayer. The conference was one of complete success under the leadership of Presiding Elder Owens, of the Omaha district. Colored Peoples' Hair We Are the Largest Manufacturers Of Colored People's Hair. Our prices are half those quoted elsewhere. We make wigs, switches, pompadours, braids, transformations and other styles of hair goods. We guarantee this hair to comb the same as your own. Perspiration or water will not effect it, as the dye will not run. Our hair is of the highest quality, with all the latest styles. We also sell the largest line of Straightening Compos and Toilet articles, Hair Nets and Cut Hair by the pound, at the very lowest prices. We guarantee perfect satisfaction or money back. Send two-cent stamp for illustrated catalogue. Agents Wanted Everywhere. SYLVAN FASHION COMPANY. Dept. 41 10 E. 14th St. New York WEIR. KANSAS. Rev. Geo. McNeal of Kansas City, Guard Master of the U. B. P. and S. M. T., made his annual visit here on the 27th ult. He wert from here two Gliard, thence to Parsons. Mr. Elisha Scott of Topeka, Grand Lecturer of the U. B. F. and S. M. T., was in the city on the 26th ult. and lectured at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. S. A. Kinnell and Rev. W. W. Ewing left here Tuesday for Muskogee, Okla., to attend the National Baptist convention. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Snow of Washington, D. C. who are traveling with twelve orphan children, gave two concerts at Baker's hall on the 2nd and 3rd. Rev. Pettigrew pastor of the A. M. F. duch, enjoyed the company of his trither and his wife from the last for a few days recently. Mr F. duch Mrs F. duch Sublett, Mrs Lone Lee Mrs Ada Williams all returned home from school on the thir NOICE W. wish all our subscribers in Muskogee, Oklahoma City, Gathrie Wagoner, Okmulgee, Baley, Tulsa Walla and other towns of Oklahoma that our account will be around to see --- Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. 882 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence phones: Dell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Red DR. J. 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 774. Res., Bell 648 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibler's Drug Store. across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren St. Go to the Sunflower for 6 o'clock Sunday dinners, 25 cents. The best meals and first class service. The Highest Market Price Paid for Eggs At PAYTON'S Quincy Street Grocery. The Wilson Orchestra Open for engagements. Dance and Party Music. DWIGHT BURTON, Mg'r. Phone 3108 Hadley and Robinson, BARBERSHOP AND BATHS Shining Parlor Everything neat, clean and up-to-date. 317 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KAS. The State Federation. The State Federation of Women's clubs will meet June 18, 19, 1913, at St. Luke's A. M. E. church, corner Warren and New York streets, in Lawrence, Kans. The Executive Board will meet at the church June 17, (Tuesday afternoon.) All members please be present. Delegates go directly to the church. MRS. A. L. PATTEN, Cor. Sec. NOTICE The Baptist State Sunday School Convention of Kansas will hold its 22d annual session with the Second Baptist church, Wichita, June 17to 20. All Sunday schools are requested to elect their messengers and send the name of the delegate who will represent them on the program as soon as possible to Mrs. W. L. Grant, secretary, 1964 North Fourth street, Kansas City, Kas. Rev. S. B. Butler, pastor of the entertaining church is making splendid preparations for the accommodation of those who attend, the entertainment will cost nothing, the Convention badge will cost fifty cents. Each school is expected to send an offering for the Old Folks' Home. The literary and musical program on Friday night the 20th will be very entertaining. The Sunday school Rally will be held on the second day of the session. There will be two banners for first and second honors. For information as to accommodations at Wichita, write Rev. S. B. Butler, 212 West Elm street, Wichita, Kas. MRS. W. L. GRANT, Cor. Sec. H. I. MONROE, President. A Thrilling New Version of the Famous Noon Meal..... 1227 Baltimore Avenue. Moon's ..... Meals BIG 15 CENT WONDER The Great Modern Room Sensation Regular and Transient Bell Phone Grand 2928 Y. KANSAS CITY. --- MISSOURI. GRAHAM RETREAT A STRICHTY PRIVATE FAMILY, has a large beautiful modern home with up-to-date furnishings. Rooms for rent to satisfy the needs of the people. Board of trustees. Mrs W. W. W. H. M., 121. Georgia Ave., Hartford City, Kas. : ' ° Social and Other ‘ Topeka Happenings. EL BE SD CI Misses Marie and Dalsy Murdock left last night for Kingfisher, Okla. — If you want first-class HACK SER- YICE, call Phone 52 or 4513 black, and ODA SCOTT will gladly render you the service. Mrs, C. Meaux, who has been very {ll for some time, is convalescing and expects to leave soon for Excelsior Springs, Mo,, for her health . Mrs, Pearl Mack of St. Louis, Mo., arrived in the city last Saturday on o visit to her father, Mr. Samuel Ma- son, 14th and Chandler streets. Miss Della Bell and her guest, Miss Emma Davis of Pueblo, Colo., are in Kansas City this week attending the commencement exercises of Western University. | Mrs. Davis and daughter, Miss Emma, of Pueblo, Colo., are guests of Mrs, J. W. Washington and her daughter, Mins Della Bell, 425 W. Locust tsreet. Mr. and Mes. Clarence Jackson en- tqrtatned their cousin, Miss Lovie Spriggs, of Chicago, at a “Dutch” luncheon last Saturday evening. All present report a very pleasant time. Mr, Rebert E. Belt will) demon- strate the lightning drawing process at the Second Baptist church, Srd and Quincy streets, next Wednesday evening. It is wonderful how he can do this work, but you can see for yourself that he does it. Mrs, Adeline McNeal of Kansas City, was in Topeka on Memorial day to decorate the graves of her hus- band and son, returning the next day, Her many friends were glad to see her and would lke to see her back in her old home town. * Mrs. Pearl Falling (nee McNeal) of Denver, Colo, spent a day in the city last week, the guest of Mrs, W. 1. Jamison. She was looking well and her many friends were glad too see her, She was enroute to Kansas City to vinit her parents. The Oriental Art club met Thurs- day afternoon, May 29th, with Mrs. J. D. Graham on Buchanan street. Af- ter the general routine of businesg a dainty repast was served, and all dined sumptuously.. The club ad- Journed to meet yesterday with Miss Adah James at her home at Kilmer, Kansas. Our graduates from the High school this year are Miss Louise Oden, and Messrs, Edward Morton, Elmer Simp- son and Percival Smith. The latter is the first colored student to gradu- ate from the Topeka High school whose parent was a graduate of the name schoo}, his mother being a mem- ber of the class of Jan. 1894, We visited the harbeishop of our old friend, Mr. Geo. Gray at 834 Kansas Ave.’ and mustrsay that he hag a fine, well equipped shop. The chairs are of the Koch make, trimmed in white enamel and with all the Jat- est adjustments. Mr. Gray is one of Topeka’s successful citizens and one of the best barbers inthe state, Miss Caroline Rarfield was recently united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Mr. Charles Wynne, Rev, J. A. Hamlett of the C. M. E, church offici- ating. They will be at home to their friends ot 113 Enst 10th St. The Dride is a sister of Mrs. Epp Love of Kansas City, Mo, and is an induse. The Oriental Art club will have a grand exhibition at Shiloh Kaori’ church Thursday evening, June 12th, Some of the most artistic work will he shown by the ladtes. A selection from the exhibits will he taken to the State Vederation at Lawrence, There will be a play in connection with the exhibition, the titte of which is “When Women Rule” It will be Tatgely ettended by mane of thy cit fvenx to witness the exhibit and to see the play. Mr. doreph Rollins, ane of the vers papular young men af the ty, whe has been ciantesed for the past sear oa erkts assistant by the Hitman Greece enmmeny, doff hast San lay for Chienga, where be sacs ta enter the tusiness ant? with en uncle To hrsea priny Glenda here wha tee grt tase. hun va, but whet. him an abordut teen in hie new Beld af febor, toe waa captain ef the Cnt. Aary ‘Bay Seouts. and the die fen ef thot organization certainly acct 1S deengture, Uf Ste Thursday evening, you wil find your friend at Wilson's, Dr. 0, A. Taylor attended a meet- ing of physicians in Kansas City one day last week. | Dance every Thursday night at Wilson's garden. Full orchestra and plenty of refreshments. Wilson's garden open every Thursday evening. Come,early and stay until the last car, Mr. McKinley Warfield, of North Topeka, left one day this week for Lansing, to visit his sister, Mrs. A. A. Weatherly. CALL PHONE No. 52 or 4513 bik. We cater to first class hack service— weddings, parties, dances and private calls a rpecialty. The annual sermon of the Daugh- ters of Liberty, No, 1 will be preached Sunday June 8 at the Shiloh Baptist church by the Rev. C. G. Fishback. Members are requested to meet at 2:30 o'clock, Mrs. Charley Cunningham, aged 60 died at the home of her daughter in Belleview Addition, May 29. The funeral was held from Mount Ulive church June ist, Interment in Mt. Auburn cemetery, Mrs. Mary Smart, aged 70, died of a complication of diseases at her home near Tecumseh, Sunday. The funeral was held from the Second Baptist church at Tecumceh at 2 o’clock Tues- day, Her remaing were interred In Bethel cemetery. Miss Flora Jeltz, Bessle Bennett, Mies Willa Laimberrun and Miss Vic- ‘torla Saunders attended the Sunday School Convention at Manhattan this week, and while there they were the guests of Miss Saunders’ sister. Mra, L. Link and Mrs. E. W, Mat- ley gave a reception at the former's home, 1155 Clay street Monday eve- ning in honor of Rev. T. J. Carr, of Ottumwa, Ia. Rev. G. W. Henry, Rev. J. Aloxander and Mra. Tibbs, of Kan- tas City were among the guests, Card of Thanks, We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors, especially the Santa Fe Porters Floral club, for their kindness during the illness and death of our beloved husbang, brother. and uncle, Minor C. Small, and for the many beautiful floral offerings, MRS, ROSETTA SMALL, MRS, LULU BLACKWELL, MRS. MARY FORD, MRS. T. J, WILLIAMS. The A. FE. S. N. Club, One of the most delightful after- noons of the A. E. S. N. club was spent at the home of Mrs. S. F, Ma- lone on Centre street. After the reg- ular order of business was over, an e\cellent lunch was served and much enjoyed by the club and visitors. It being the last meeting until after the rummer vacation, much business was required, Mrs, Mabel Russell, wife of the new pastor of the Third Bap- thet church, was a visitor, MRS. D, JONES, President. MRS. C. BARTON, Sec'y. THE SUNFLOWER JUBILEE SINGERS, An otyanization under the above caption Is in Topeha, and while the members of the aggregation me all well known in the rocial circles, yet many pcople do not hnow they ave Ught up to enuff in the singing line, Mof, J.P. Brock, Mr. Pred M. Ware, Mr. James R. Martin, Ma, Clarence L. Bradshaw, and Mise Zenola Jackson constitute the Sunflower Jubilee singers, Under the auspices of the “Chicago” Gub, Mrs. Alice Buford captain, of the Third Baptist church, tho Sunflower Jubilee singers rene dcred a program at that church that took the audience by storm Some cf the best singing by home talent or any other for that matter, was, heard, and the plano piaying of Miss Jachton war the beet ever, Mr. | Martin, besfdes being an adept in the singing line Is aleo somethng to be, notecd in the dramatic line, Mis re. citing i. all that one can wih to! hear an the coamig om dialect seading | Among >» me of the ectections rene, absel ty the singers were "Loye of the Old Bisvade,” “Hatth of euch," Wofting AM the Lime" Who stee the Lo kt" ' Tre Rasa vt Wala n Teale? amt eSiber ‘Threads , Among the Gobh” These ant otic dlectiens woe Highly cal ved by te aiden. Ta Me Meruat or oa was were Oh Sue ¢ Phe Heavon's Pras - e “nnd Porch” Pe eeia bad TS Toe hottest Sun Gets due 697 was ore of the features, 3 Was also she Snr ste he OM Bata “When the Dorcst San f- Grow Col lL" Mas. Baferd recelwed taney canipl | mints far haying seu.ed the < tvfec cf tts company, Go to the HAWNEE DRUG TORE-— - FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS HOT SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS WANTED: A hittle girl from ten to twelve years old. Nice home for the right girl, After all of the colored bootleggers are safely behind the bars, we guess they will look after the white viola- tors of the law. Oda Scott will give special atten. tion to weddings, parties, dances, etc., with first class hack service. Call Phone 52 or 4513 black. Mrs, George Brewer ts confined to her bed at her home 1164 Buchanan street on account rheumatism. We wish her a speedy recovery. The Shamrock Att club will close the club year with a grand pienle and outing at Wilson's garden June 10th. This Is one of the most popular and progressive clubs In the city, and the past year they have accompléshed much good. | The bakers and their families of the Royal, Avelon and Ideal will pic- nic tomorrow at Wilson’s Summer garden. This has become one of the most popular outing places In the state, in fact the only one in Topeka where private picnics can be held and the people are taking advantage of it. | The Grand Worthy Counselor of the state of Kansas made her annual visit to Prince Albert Court, Topeka, May 30th. Her visit was a very pleasant one to the Court, and all en- joyed it very much. A reception was tendered her by the Court. She was accompanied by Mrs, Adella Miller, of Lawrence, They were the guests of Mrs. E. W. Mattey while in the city. Dr. W. T. Vernon, the man who made Western University and was for many years its honored president, was in the city a few hours to- day renewing old acquaintance. It was from this school that he was taken and made registrar of the United States treasury, where he served with signal credit to himself, school and the great state that was pleased to have him thusly honored. Dr. Vernon is now president of Camp- bell College of Jackson, Miss. Go This Summer? Upon the correct answer to this question will depend much of the pleasure of your outing. Why not avail yourself of the assistance of the undersigned, one of the Santa Fe’s summer tour specialists? His help wall cost you nothing, but you will find it invaluable, tee Why Not Visit | Colorade, Grand Canyon, Cali- | fornia, the Northwest, Chicago, Adirondacks, the Northern | Lake Regions, or the Atlantic | Coast Resorts this summer? Complete fnformation about | summer furea and train sere vice, ete., sent promptly, if you addreny ay TOS, 1, KING, a B) City Pass, Agent, Ko Mid OPERA, KAS UNION... (7 oF HOTEL, YaE Rog 1t7 We t He tread Street, ea CHUN TROPEER, Vrorrhter. BOARD ASE OHGING. Veerstting Piret Class, SOP POpReyy h ONS4S Prettiest place in all Kansas—Wil- son's Garden. Meet the merry makers there Thursday evening, Jackson's Twenty-third Regimental band will play concerts in several cities in Kansas and Missouri during the summer. It is one of the best concert bands In the country and the people will have the benefit of a very tare treat in whatever city they haps pen to go, Dr, 1. A. Shields has returned from Nashville, Tenn, where he was cal- Ted on account of the illness of his sister, It has been 4wenty years since the Doctor visited the scenes of his childhood and next week he may contnbute something interesting about Dixie, Cards are out announcing the marriage uf Mr, Arthur Charles and Miss Huzel Barton, octh of this city, which was solemnized August 1912, which was indeed a surprise to their friends, Mr. Charles is an energetic Soung Lusinese man and Miss Harton is one of our most highly reepected young ladies and a teacher in the publte school They will be at home tu thelr friends, 422 Filmore strct after July 4. tance of five mies or more in the boiling sun, If their mothers would have asked them to assist with the family wash, cook a meal or sweep, it would ccrtainly have been “too hot” ant their mouths would have been stuck out a yard, saying that mother was imposing upon then. Between @ sMceping broom and thexe “enjoy- able bhhes,” vive ux the former, Mra, Lena Voss Kimbel, left one day this weck for Arizona, where she sovs for the benctit of her failing health, Her many friends hepe that the climate will bring: her back to her former self once more. She has Just completed a modern two story residence and handsomely furnished it and was just settling down to en- joy its comforts in the evening of a useful and well spent life, but fate has decreed otherwise, which we trust will be but a short duration when we can have her enone us once more Mr. James Clayborne, one of the leading grocers of Kansas City, Kan- sas attended the “harmony” meeting. here Tuesday, He has all the car marks of a “bloated Londholder.”” We were glad to see Mr. Clayborne and note his prosperity, as were all of his many Topeka friends. He is a fine business man and if he keeps up his present stride, the day is not far distant when he will own and control one of the largest groceries in the country. While here he hifted our latch-string, and we had a very pleasant chat. Thore young white thugs that ate tached a colored mun at Garfield park: a few evenings ayo timply because they did not want colored people in the plave had Just as well learn mght now that there will be no “Jim Crow” business at this park. It is owned by the city of Topcha and the colored people pay taxes and have the same rights upon those grounds as a other citizen, and they are going assert these iights or know the reason why. Vor ther eussedness they thew a fine of $50 cach in the poliwe court. Our old time printer friend and school mate, Mr. Charles W, Mayr, cditor of the Ndyerten (Kas) Journal, was in the city Tuesday ¢ ttending the “harmony macting, and while here he made The Plaindealr a very agreeable call, Mr, Mays fs heartily in sping athy with the “ye€ te gether? propesition but is unwilhng to nee vept anything that has the slightest Minblence ef the Bull Moose, Hix paper is one of the strongest and most influential weeklies in Kantas and a brave und foatlors defender of the uuce of Republuaniom, We were dee tchted to sce Chathe, and sib he ind hiv most excellent paper a long md prosperous career, These who sisited Wilson's petdie| Pecoration Day fed) amply resaided for the tip. Tt was an ideal day. Mixes Wilean had made etiborite mcparations for the entertammert Moher grucete and eevecal hundred wopte te & edvirtone ef the oppor | aelly to yetoa tite ef the ming rand things reaved on thi oven-e ad VC Moadedeeten db peteed ey ist ay [ig, vale the tye at be rhectest seme, Pen 4 oy te u ' Melon aad nn Tah then + hose ” oobbe Fale a the Gaides than o9 hat omedcworkon pltched In "© y € fs at seowd Save been patty tm! ved, the trees gre larger, gal Milene | ) flaser fof, mote fehth and the ho wet nt Ste gery rte ta the {| 2:30 -»MATINEE EVERY DAY: 2:30 “APEX” THEATRE 302 Kansas Avenue. Morr PICTURES Sc---ADMISSION---5c : HO. ABBOTT << M. A. OGILSVIE XK. K, PINKSTON FRANK KR. WILSON J. M. WRIGHT 3-EVENING SHOWS--3 . 3.REELS..3 Dance at Wilson's Thursday even- ing of each week, Notice to Masone . ‘The annual meeting of the Masonic Rustding association will be held at the Maconic Temple, 404 Kansas ave- nue, dure 10th It. All Master Masons and their families are cor- tally invited to he present. Refresh- ments will be served free. By order BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The Dumas Art Club met with Mise Birdie Scott on the 80th ult, After toll call the «lub proceeded to the regular routine vf fbuziness, The State President Mise 1, B, Harris made her viet to the club and de- lveied a very interesting and ine structive address, ‘The last meeting for the club year wall be on the lawn ut the residence of Mre, C. Morton, June 13, Rev. Dr. J. R. Ransom, formerly presiding elder of the Topeka dis- trict and for many years a resident of the capital city, but now pastor of the largest church in Kansas City, Kas, wos in the city Wednesday: to witness the graduation of his son, Dr. Lewis Ransom, who completcd a course in the Washburn School of Madicine, Dr, Ransom, Sr., looks the Ipicture of health und says that he and hie family are well and happy. ‘His work keepe him on the jump, but he feels an especial pride in the fart that it fs yrrowing by yeups and bounds am hy the end of the present cun- ference year, he will carry the best report exer turned in from thet city, His) many good, warm personal fiends in Topekassuintx and sin- nat. White and black, gave him a royal welcome, Rev, T. W. Greene, Jr, and wife, of Empotia, were in the city a few day» this weeh—the Reverend en route to Manhattan to attend the A. M. OE. District conference and his wife remaincd here and visited hix father, Rev, T. W. Greene, Sr, and family, On his atutn he stepped evar a few hours and made The Phundcater an agreeable call, This wiiter and Rev, Greene were hoys together in the same old town, and a nicer young man never bacathed the breath of life, He was alwave clan,’ upuight, honeraile and gcntlemanty, and now that he has entered the mine fotiy, We feed that he wall ever labor fe upbuild ard never de anything that will brie the Mush of shame upon the vocation he bias eho We wealways plowed te meet and greet Rey, Greene, and are prouder stall that he a» mahinar ond Mee Wed. damm entanared a rumberef grt at ber leautifal home on Filmore eticet ir honor of her sis- titlr-lav, Pette Pearl Lamm, who baslean here fer sone time attending schocf and wall depart for her home tt Pdyeaton Junction, Mo, tomorrow auftireoon, ‘the wicete were Misses irae Williams, ree Hightower, Lee tut Willige, Edaa Roberts, Nathella sanyer, Uthsl Willunie, Jonettd bilo, Het Waebh, Coad Atkinson, cL Atha te oa ARLE iy dee it Pune, Hortense Taylor, Hollen Ys 6 Main, Mateaoite Male fet OMAP eC oatne bachts y Crntole donee arf E ter Pantet Sawyer Mises anette Jickron, wae SI and TiHHe Tires furs ished the taues, Mie Willene With fe Add atthe pinch bestrrd Ml +. Me Joi oe and \inabelle Sanger sot ht ' ' Tho mucste departed declar- ech Teay ache st eit aG1ie of the lass cf thele fetend, | aalietes Seok Paeann. Re Treen DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST . All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 832 Kansas Avenue, +» Phone 3494. ee When in Omaha THE: PATTON : HOTEL N. P, PATTON, Prop, {2 Blocks So, of Unton Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION.— Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St, OMAHA, to NEBRASKA, : gy Pve Got my . Business Fixed T can sell you preperty in any section of Topeka—you name the place, and I will produce the goods. No re- spector of creed, color, relig- fon or politics, I will buy or aell you property. Call or write. 3 J. H. HARRIS, Phones: 3301 or 3605. ° 310-301 KANSAS AVE. — | Wilson’s Garden is now open. A full orchestra furnishes music every Thursday evening. | A SPLENDID YEAR'S WORK, Washington School Makes a Fine | Showing for Past Year. Washington school closed Tues= day with en exhibit and Mothers? Tangue reception, The evInlit was one of the finest ever displayed in Topeka. It told the tty of patience, ttudy and hard work on the part of teacher and pupil—that they had reached a» mutual understanding and were work ing to reach one common end, The Mothers’ League was out in full force, und recived in the halle and arved the 165 callers with cake and cream, The principal received down stairs and the teachers in their tepective rooms, The decorations which consisted of rugs, cofa pillows, cut flowers, ete, were very pretty and artitleally arranged by the cune ning hand of the mothere. In all, it was vr and and a magnificient testie moni! of the worth of the instructors ant the faithfulness of the students. FP Mesive ate the teachers who have been re-clected for the encu'rg sear: Ms. John [. Wirrison, priucte paly Mr, 1. Ridley. Miss Cora Bene mit, Mi Elizaheth Jones, Me. W. 114 on and Miss Jennie Grant, niinual training, and by the way, the woth of Misr Grant's department is recurs toe that of no teicher in the city of Toyka, and Washington school! can wall fecl proud of her, NEWTONS, KANS 45, ‘La Trpertal Ane duh was Infore riilly entertained at the home of Mie ROB Forkersan, ‘The uh net theoseal hear $ ' ules, renting Cf verk wae emitted. as che afternoon Wile a sort) ata [se . oat hon wore th ed as folowe: Veal os We Paruie YoY tos Pipe Th ER tare toa, St MF Nt a sae vd fs ae faints lunchson, ‘Yhe whab al mad bo ae horest with Sb on the pe ' LARNED, KANSAS. One of the pretty home weddings was that of Miss Lula Hawkins and Mr. James Virgil Towns on May 27 at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Nathan Hawkins. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Anderson, pastor of the C. M. E. church and was witnessed by relatives of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends. The ceremony took place at 9 o'clock, the couple being attended by Miss Ida Sheppard and Mr. Geo. Towns, a brother of the groom. The bride's gown was of pretty white volle trimmed in lace and brilliants. She carried a biquet of white and pink caranations caught up with pink and white dragons. The house was decorated in pink and white and green being the color scheme. After congratulations, Miss Sarah Hawkins, a sister of the bride served the guests with a two course luncheon. The bride's table was donned with a large center piece of white and pink roses and looked charming. Mr. and Mr. towns were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. Both are among Learned's best people and will make this place their home. They will be at home to their many friends on South Johnson avenue. Out of town guest was Mrs. J. J. Wells of Great Bend CARBONDALE, KANSAS. The members of the Baptist church entertained the Mission circle at the home of Mrs. S. H. Smith May 29th. The meeting was opened by prayer. Scripture reading was from Exodus 17, and the song, "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" was sung. The evening was spent in sewing, after which a three-course luncheon was served. All departed for home declaring they had spent a pleasant and profitable time. --- LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The Midgets gave their third annual party on Friday evening of last week and it proved one of the swellest affairs ever given in Lawrence. The hall was beautifully decorated in the club colors, red and white, and they had pennants with "Midgets 1913" upon them, and they surrounded the hall. There were several out-of-town guests. The Rho Omega gave their fare last Saturday evening and cleverest stunts ever once. They danced until twelve o'clock and then they were served a three-course luncheon at quartet tables, seven in all. Mrs. Hughes was caterer. Mr. Demary furnished the music for the evening, which was excellent. The Rho Omega raised the social curtains this year by giving the formal party and closing with a farewell party. The guests were Misses Maud Davis, Leona Escoe, Neosho Venerable, Carrie Davis, Katherine Grant, Frances Kealing, Byrdie Jackson, Hazel Hurst, Marie Over-street, Franky Walker, Ellen Polk, and Mrae Graham of Topeka The Rho Omegus were Mr. John Lowry, Mr Clyde Taylor, Mr Clarence Gleed, Mr Franklin Bradley, Mr. John Jenkins, Mr. Claude Jones, Mr. Edward Baker, Mr Fletcher Burns, Mr. Joe Bowler, Mr. Bruce Copeland, Mr. Edgar Woody, Mr Leonard Sayles, and Mr. Robert Jackson Mr Polk of Arizona was guest. The Rho Omega met Saturday afternoon and elected officers for the year They elected Edward Baker, president; Robert Jackson, Vice president; Clyde Taylor, secretary and Leonard Sayles, treasurer Miss Winchester was visiting in Jetmore last week. Miss Nettle Jones of Hanston is again in town to take a position at the Hotel Grove. Frank Taylor, the old porter and dining room boy, was shaking hands with friends in the city recently. Hurrah for the big ball game stunt pulled off Sunday. There certainly was a big crowd in attendance. Among the bunch of Jetmore fans to see the game last Sunday was Mr. Wm Maxwell, and he was readily chosen to be master of exchequer at the gate for the game and the best purse ever yet was the result Among the Sterling boys who were seeing the ball game Sunday were Mr. Charles Manuel, a cousin of Mr P. E. Munns. William of Larnel was in day. A good time and a well spent afternoon was enjoyed at the Sterling-Kinsley ball game Sunday. The game was called at 3:30 and continued until 5 o'clock. The game was well played, but the Sterling boys were too many for the home boys and won by a score of 19 to 3. OSAGE CITY, KANSAS. Mrs. Alice Green was in Osage, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Cassie Hibbs. In company with twelve of their lady friends spent Decoration Day on Salt Creek, where all had a delightful tune. When in Kansas City and in want of a nice room call on Mrs. Blair Roch, 420 East 6th street. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. A large crowd from here attended the "Holley Club" concert at Paxico last Saturday night, and everyone enjoyed the program Betty Mattain of Montana is here for awhile. Miss Shulda Bradley spent Sunday at McFarland. Mrs. Urge Simpson and daughter spent Sunday here. "The Chrysanthemum" club will give a concert and supper on June 21 and the general public is invited to remember the date and attend The admission will be ten cents Mrs. Thomas Bolton and daughter were Topeka visitors Tuesday. Mrs. M. Wallace was in Alma last Tuesday visiting Farmers are busy putting up alfalfa and cultivating corn HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI. Mrs. Gertie Hardin is still on the sick list Mr. Henry Conway, who has been confined to his room for several months was able to be out Sunday. Quite a number of friends from Lexington attended the commencement of Douglas High school at the opera house May 23. The teachers and pupils successfully presented an operetta, "Gyp Junior." The board of education showed their appreciation and satisfaction by re-electing the same teachers for the ensuing year. They are: Prof. W. V. Williams, Mrs. Anna M. Britt and Mrs. Dora Johnson. Mr. Hennietta Caruthers, of Kansas City, is visiting friends in the city. Quite a number of persons from rear-by towns were in the city on the 80th alt., to pay their respects to their deceased loved ones. Dr. J. T. Williams, of Joplin, spent two days in the city with friends. He was on his way from Kansas City where he attended the Medical Association. The Colored Fair Association is putting forth every effort to make this the most successful year in the history of its organization. If you are hungry and want a good dinner go to the Surflower Cafe, 310 Kansas avenue MARKDASSEY CITY, MARYLAND Rev. G. W. Perkins, Mrs. Perkins, Deacon Wm. Hooker, Mrs Mary E. Butler and Mrs. Eliza Sawyer left via the Midland Valley railroad last Tuesday for Muskogee, Okla., where they will attend the National Baptist Sunday School convention. Miss Jennie Harper, who has been sick, is a little improved. Owing to the death of a friend Sir John E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, was unable to be here as per appointment in his annual visit Monday night. Mrs Lulu Summers, of Kansas City, Grand W. C. of the Court of Calamthe, will pay her annual visit to Queen Esther Court No. 6 June 16, and all members are requested to be present. Rev. W. R. Richardson, Mrs. Hattle King, and Daisy Kelton have returned from the District Conference and S. S. convention at Dratt and they report a grand session, which was very largely attended. Rev Richardson was successful in finding Mr. G H Drumgould as a delegate to the Annual Conference. On account of the Convention at Muskogee, Okla., the Second Baptist church will will hold its Children's Day exercises on the third Sunday in June. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. We wish to thank Operative Sons Lodge No. 2136, G U O of O F. Council No. 147, Patriarchs, No. 14 Reg., the Eighth St. Baptist church, and also our friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father, and for the beautiful floral offerings MRS. W. M. MILLER AND FAMILY. ABILENE, KANSAS. Mr. C. Brown of Salina, was a visitor here Sunday. Miss Preda Smith went to Salina on Friday of last week, returning Monday. Rev. C P Morrow preached at the Mr. Zion Baptist church last Sunday, and five candidates were baptized Mr. C P Morrow and children were visitors here recently. Mr. George Meckling of Manhattan was here Sunday and accompanied his children. Howard and Helen, home Monday morning. Rev. C P Morrow has been called to the pastorate of Mt. Zion Baptist church and has accepted the call. The Women's Home and Foreign Mission circle met with Mrs R Warder on Thursday of last week Rev J H Day a, presiding elder of the A. M E church, presached at the A M E church Monday night Announcement Announcement Normal of Rogers, 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 1913. 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 $350. Special accdmmodations. Write the conductor. For further information write the County Superintendent, B. II. Hester. or Conductor, J. T. A. West, Claremore, Oklahoma. FREE FREE FREE COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR. We are the largest manufacturers of Colored People's Hair. We make Wigs, Switches, Braids, Transformations, and all styles of hair that can comb the same as your own hair. We also sell straightening combs hair nets and cut hair by the pound Our prices are lower than those quoted elsewhere. Send two cents stamp, and we will send you absolutely free our illustrated catalog. Humania Hair Co., Dept. "F," 23 Duane Street, New York City. If you are a constant reader of The Plaindealer you will not need to ask concerning the news of the day. The Masons and members of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & 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 poster, 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 Masonic order which had been entrusted to his care. NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the undersigned for the Board of Trustees 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, lintels, door and window frames, of Saint John's A. M. E. church, Seventh and Topeka avenue, also alternative bids will be received to construct the basement, the contractor furnishing the labor and scaffolding and the church furnishing the building material. The work will be done in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by T. H. Lesher, architect. Plans and specifications may be obtained from the undersigned or from T. H. Lescher, at his office. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a sufficient bond for the faithful performance of the contract. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Major's Mechanical, Technical, Correspondence Chauffeur School Our Course can be completed in seven weeks. A Good Opportunity for Industrious Men. We have MADE HUNDREDS of Dollars, and can place you in the same position at a small cost. Don't delay. Write today for illustrated picture of School and terms. MAJORS' M. T. C. C. SCHOOL, 117 N. Cardinal Ave., St. Louis, Mo. W. S. FEARANCE, Secretary; W. L. 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The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heating bar which irons the hair, is alone; put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after; the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a handbag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.30. Liberal terms to agents. Write literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota The Knights and Ladies of the Orient A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying Partial Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of death. No home-loving man can afford to be without Life Insurance THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a reliable Surety Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For information address NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 519 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. OUR MOTTO: "Prompt Payment of Claims." JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARL McNEAL. National President. National Secretary. Brown [Portrait of a man with a mustache and a suit, facing left.] Rev. H. W. White, Newly Installed Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atchison, Kansas. Protest Against the State Convention. A LETTER FROM THE EBNEZER BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATCHISON, KANSAS-A PROTEST FOR CAUSE. To the Baptists of Kansas: We, the members of Ebenezer Baptist church, are trying to complete ch edifice, which will thousand dollars and for this reason cannot by any means, help to take care of the messengers of your Convention. Done by order of the church, June 1, 1913. REV. H. W. WHITE, Pastor. CARRIE BROWN, Clerk. COFFLEVILLE, KANSAS. Miss Irene Thompson, who has been attending the Topeka Industrial Institute arrived home Friday. She has studied earnestly and graduated from the institution with the class this spring. The social given by Miss Lottie Cartright Thursday evening of last week for the benefit of Macedonia Sunday school was quite a success. Mr Robins of Pittsburg was in the city Memorial Day and stayed until Sunday evening visiting relatives and friends. Mrs Manda Thompson attended the commencement exercises at the Topeka Industrial Institute, returning Friday of last week and reports a grand time. The installation of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was a grand affair at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening. The hall was crowded and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Excellent music was furnished by the band. Rev. P. D. Skinner attended the commencement at the Western Tuskegee at Topeka and reports a very delightful time. Class A Eighth grade of the Lincoln school gave a surprise party on their teacher, Prof. W. A. Easter Thursday evening of last week. A delightful time was spent. At a late hour ice cream, cake and lemonade was served. Prisco Skinner, who had been attending the Topeka Industrial Institute has returned home to spend the summer. After being off of the job for a several weeks, ye correspo glad to be back on the works once more. Manhattan will royally welcome a large multitude of delegates to the city who will arrive here to be in attendance on the A. M. E. District Conference. Rev. H. S. Henrie expects to make this one of the most wide-awake assemblys ever met in Manhattan. T. J. Woods is the only colored base ball magnate who owns two ball teams that can deliver the goods. Miss Daisy Hall of the K. S. A. C. made Miss Montrula Harding of Junction City, a pleasant visit the latter part of last week. We are sorry to say but Miss Hall's only interesting scenery outside of the Harding home was the cemetery which sounds bad for Junction City. A few old mess-backs presented a remonstrance to the city commissioners against the paying of Fourth street from the depot to the city square. The commissioners ignored it and now we will have a big lot of public work going on in Manhattan. Hon. Nick Chiles, the genial editor of The Plaindealer was in the city one day last week in the interest of his great moral guide and Christian educator. Mr. Morris Alexander met with a painful accident while changing his clothing one day last week. Someone assisted him taking his cash out of his pockets so he wasn't bothered by having to change his money. The only thing left for him to do was to go ahead with his work. SAY JOHNSON IS WEAKENING! Washingtonians Condemn Recorder of Deeds for His Attitude Toward White South. Washington, May 30.—Two weeks ago the white newspapers carried a sensational report about what the Democratic Fairplay Association had uncovered in the office of Recorder of Deeds. A white woman of uncertain age in the office had made a lot of charges; that colored employees and whites were forced to work side by side in the same room; that she had been threatened with bodily punishment by a colored female clerk half her size, and a lot of other charges which reflected on every colored employee in the office. Mr. Oliver, Senator O'Gorman's clerk, took up the cause of this white woman of uncertain age, and pre-emptorily ordered Recorder Henry Lincoln Johnson to come to his office about it. And Jonson went at the behest of this clerk. On the outside Mr. Johnson assured his colored friends that the charges were a tissue of lies, which was true, and that he proposed to summarily discharge the white female. In any other office an employee making serious, unfounded and unproven charges against the office in which he or she worked, would have been discharged forthwith. Mr. Johnson has made three trips to see Senator O'Gorman's clerk, but not yet has he discharged this white clerk, and neither has he investigated the charges with a view of clearing the colored clerks. Everyone here is of the opinion that the colored employees in his office are entitled to consideration; that he should protect them by publicity asserting the charges of the white woman were viciously false, and by the dismissal of the white clerk, as he stated he would do. No one here now believes anything will be done whatever. Senator O'Gorman's clerk has either sung Mr. Johnson, the Recorder into a peaceful slumber, or he is so truulent to a white subordinate that he fears to protect his colored employees for fear of losing his own job. When Johnson stated he was going to dismiss the offending white clerk who filed unfounded charges against colored employees of the office, everybody here referred to him as "Manly Link Johnson." Now the colored people are wondering why he is not "manly enough to protect his own race. The white clerk will not be dismissed. BEATRICE, NEBRASKA. Miss Lela Arnett entertained the D. S. P. at her home last Thursday evening. About thirty-five people were present. The evening was spent in music and games, after which the hostess served a dainty three-course luncheon. A "Hard Time" soclai was given at St. Paul A. M. E. church Friday evening of last week in charge of the Misses Nondus Scott, Grace Gordon, and Lela Arnett. Mrs. Geo. Robinson was awarded the prize for the "tackiest" dressed woman, and Mr. Wm. Arnett for the "tackiest" dressed man present. Rev. R. S. Brown, Miss Nondus Scott and Miss Grace Gordon have returned from Horton, Kansas, where they attended the District Conference and Sunday School convention. Sunday will be observed as Children's Day at the St. Paul A. M. E. church. Ms. Chrysola Runyon of Lincoln, was a visitor in the city recently. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Robinson have purchased a new home on South 11th street. HLAWATHA, KANSAS. Rev. T. B. Barclay is in western Nebraska on business. During his absence A. S. Miller is filling his pulpit. Last Sunday he preached at Highland. A birthday party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kimsey in honor of Miss Elizabeth Henry. Refreshments of sandwiches, raspberry ice cream mand cake were served. Miss Henry received many beautiful presents. Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes and family attended the commencement exercises in Kansas City last week. We are glad to note at this writing that Misses Edna Greene and Lelia Miller were among the High school graduates this year. The schools are mixed here, but these two young ladies are the first graduates we have had for three or four years. Both are accomplished and we predict for them a bright future. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Dear Editor: Please allow me space to speak a few words through your paper concerning our success in the opening of our new auditorium of the Eighth St. Baptist church. At sunrise praise meeting. The Holy Spirit was there. At 10.30 a.m. Rev. D. B. Jackson was on the scene and read the 100th and 101st Psalms of David. The church and congregation sang "I love thy kingdom, Lord, the house of Thine abode." Deacon Richard Sanders led in prayer. Then Miss Orpheus Scott sang a solo. Rev. Jackson took for a text Mark 5:19, subject: "What the Lord has done for us and still doing." The church was thinned by reason of what was said by the pastor, and accompanied by the spirit of Christ. After a short brief sermon, the church joined into a covenant meeting which was good. At 1:30 p. m. we re-assembled upon a funeral occasion of Brother Wm. Miller, who had served the church in almost every place, including the clubs. At his death he was financial clerk of the church. All the high orders of the Odd Fellows, etc, were out upon this occasion. The church again assembled, with some of the many friends who had been invited to these meetings. Rev. J. M. Booker, master of ceremonies, read the scripture. Prayer was offered. Music by the Pleasant Green Baptist church choir. Kansas City, Missouri. Mayor C. W. Green was introduced and made some worthy remarks upon the church work, citizenship and accomplishment. We andod listened well to these timely remarks. Mr. L. J. Gillis, manager of the Badger Lumber Co., greeted the church which he has known by reputation for many years, for whom he spoke well and complimented the sticking by the leadership of its pastor, saying: "Long leadership is the best for the church." Rev. Chewning of the Chelsea Park white Baptist church spoke of the great achievements of the church in building such a magnificent stone edifice. Revs. G. H. Daniels, J. R. McCarthey, J. W. Hurse, G. McNeal, J. W. Clay W. H. Hill and Dr. W. A. Bowren were present. The Masonic lodges were out in full force with two bands to make music upon this occasion, under the leadership of Brothers R. L. Bruce and E. Holmes. After some remarks by some of the men high in the order, Rev. W. A. Bowren, with timely remarks, as this being a day of great achievements for the pastor, and presented him a diploma, showing the degree of Doctor of Divinity had been conferred upon him by the Afro-American School of Correspondence of Washington, D. C., of which Dr. Thos. L. Jones is president, and W. Bishop Plaindealer Wants Yours Johnson D. D., LL. D., is secretary. The church and friends rejoiced at the honor given pastor D. B. Jackson At 8 p. m. Rev. J. R. Richardson, pastor of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, preached an able sermon, and a glorious time was seen and felt. In this rally the church realized the sum of $1,410.21. God bless all who helped in this work for the Master. GREEN NOT LYNCHED, BUT ONLY WHIPPED! Head of Knights of Pythlas Punished By Florida Mob for Pullman Car Riding—White Pythians Suspected. New Orleans, May 28.—Today reports are flying thick and fast, but the latest reports are to the effect that S. W. Green, the wealthy and influential Supreme Grand Chancellor of the national order of the Knights of Pythias, was not killed by the Florida mob, as the first reports indicated, but only whipped. The tension is lessening, caused by the first dispatches which came from Milton, Ila, and said that: S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor of the colored Knights of Pythias, was taken off a train near that town last night by a mob of white men and lynched in the woods. Green, it is said, had been insisting on riding in Pullman sleeping cars in states where the Jim Crow law is in effect. Pullman porters who arrived here today told of the lynching. They said that Green had left the white coach and gone in the colored apartment when taken from the train. Green was wealthy. He had headquarters here in the Pythian temple, an eight story building, and the only skyscraper in the world owned by colored people. Later Reports Only Whipped. But later reports indicate that Mr. Green escaped at least with his life. Press dispatches sent to the New York Times say that he was only beaten by the Million mob. The trouble occurred while on his way to the session of the Grand Lodge held at Ocala, Florida. Mr. Green also experienced trouble upon his return from Ocala, having been rescued by a sheriff at Milton Junction, Fla., as a mob was present to take him out of his stateroom. Mindful of his unpleasant experience last week Supreme Chancellor Green secured a stateroom upon his return to New Orleans. He did not mingle with the whites and it was not until Tuesday that he was discovered on the Pullman. Before the train reached River Junction the supreme chancellor was Why Not Let.... BRO Prescrip He has pleased t in Topeka for 15 next one to the b Drug Store at 404 Kansas He has pleased the best Physicians in Topeka for 15 years. Take your next one to the big, fresh stocked Drug Store at Phone 4211. asked by the train conductor to go into the "Jim Crow" car, as a mob was bent on lynching him for having the nerve to ride on a Pullman. When the train reached River Junction a crowd of poor whites boarded the train in search of him, but he was not identified in the "Jim Crow" car. When the train reached Milton, another mob tried to get the supreme chancellor, who was rescued after being cuffed and roughly handled by the sheriff. He was later put under bond for violating the "Jim Crow" law and permitted to proceed to New Orleans.—Amsterdam News. NEGRO WOMAN AT HEAD OF BUREAU IN WELFARE BOARD Situation Makes White Women Investigators Report to Her. Fannie J. Jackson, a Negro woman, has been certified by the civil service board as head of the registration bureau of the board of public welfare. Social investigators, white women, make their reports to the head of the bureau. L. A. Halbert, general superintendent of the welfare deepartment, is having his objections to the situation met with liberal quotations from his writings on the Negro question. Halbert wrote the preface to Prof. to Asa L. Martin's book on "Our Negro the Population," which won the Kansas City professor a fellowship at Cor-well university. In his preface Hal- bert says: "Absolute justice toward the Negro on the part of every public agency is fundamental, if we expect to make a good citizen of him. "The mental suffering which the Negro of intelligence and refinement must undergo is distressing beyond the power of any ordinary person to imagine, and it only fair to demand of the white community that they should be discriminating in their judgments and that Negroes should be judged according to their individual merits and qualities, and not merely according to their color. "A good many Negroes who have been prepared for office work or literary or professional pursuits are either idle or working as porters, barbers or waiters. "The community should so arrange as to get the best possible return for the money invested in Negro education. "Nobody should be so prejudiced as to countenance unnecessary suffering on the part of Negroes. "An important feature in the industrial failure of the Negro is that so many occupations are closed to him because of his color." Heretofore the Negro employes of the welfare board have been assigned to Negro districts and none had authority over white employes. In the face of Halbert's writings, both the welfare and civil service boards are in a quandary. f me ease =