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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Historical Society State House A DAY WITH GO Twenty-five Hundred Listen to an Encouraging Speech at Western [Portrait of a man in a suit with a tie]. A DAY WITH GOV.HODGES Twenty-five Hundred Colored People Listen to an Encouraging, Manly Speech at Western University. --- Fifteenth Year. No. 24. Over 2,500 men, women and children assembled in the spacious pavilion at Western University Thursday of last week to witness the graduating exercises of the State Industrial Department. It was a gathering of the state's most industrious citizens—representing every section of Kansas. They had come to see with their own eyes, what the great tate of Kasnas is doing for their uplift, and hear the peer of all of his predecessors, Gov. Geo. H. Hodges, deliver the charge to the forty-eight boys and girls, who, from that day were going out into the world to grapple with the sterner duties of life. They are in every way fitted, and the state's chief executive was on hand bearing a message of hope and cheer, and also to remind them to ever keep in the path pointed out to them and ever be faithful, honest, upright and true to the trust placed in them by the state and nation, that the eyes of this great state is upon them and expects full toll for every ounce of confidence placed in them. Governor Hodges was met at the Grand hotel, in Kansas City, Ks., by Hon. A. D. Griffin, president board trustees and Hon. Cyrus Lindell, the alert and efficient business agent of the same department, and in a large touring car, they were hurried over six miles of the best dirt road in the state to the University. They were met several blocks from the institution by the State Industrial band and escorted to the pavilion where 2,500 people were anxiously await- ing his coming. Governor Hodges was received warmly. Everybody was exceedingly happy and the man who had arrose from the ranks of the great common people to the highest place in the gift of the state, plainly showed that his heart was with his auditors, and he was pleased beyond expression to let them know that moral worth and true character will ever predominate with him in all walks of life, that he is (which he has proven) the governor of no clique or clan but of all citizens, showing special favors to none. The life story of this most remarkable man is one of privation and toil and an excellent example of what is held in store for the man or woman who is fair, square and honorable. Gov. Hodges did not rehearse the story of "fifty years of freedom" to his hearers, nor did he say that "you colored people must do so and so," but he forcefully impressed upon them that the door of opportunity will ever swing outward for he who is nited. He gave them to understand that whenever it is within his power, no man or woman need fear to mount the ladder of progress on account of cruel, color or religion. Governor Hodges, one of the most principal men in the state, knows the ins and outs of life, and of all the governors who have addressed colored audiences, Gov. Hodges impressed them more deeply, and himself treatment of them both in and out of politics has proven to them that he is fair and a hold dee TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JUNE 13, 1913. fender of human rights. (The open declaration in his inaugural address saying that he was against any form of "Jim Crow" generated a spark of confidence in the hearts of the sheptical which has grown steadily, and since he has made his words good to the letter, that vast army of men and women who have been the foot ball of prejudice and hatred simply because of their color, are singing his praises throughout this and other states. The Governor's appeal to the graduates inspired twenty-five hundred happy souls with confidence, and they departed for their many homes singing his praises, and in every nook and corner of the state, it is being loudly proclaimed "He has arived? The second emancipator—Gov. Geo. H. Hodges." Political men who stand by their word, especially when it has to do with colored people, are found one in an hundred. Gov. Hodges regards his word above all else, and if any declaration he has made regarding the rights of citizens would cost him the privilege of being governor, he would step down and out with reluctance. He would rather keep his word with the humblest man on earth than hold any office in the gift of the people. Following are a few extracts from the most manly and inspiring address ever delivered by a white man before an assembly of Kansas colored people. Among many other things Gov. Hodges said: "The man of Galhlee did not draw the hem of His garments aside for fear of touching the poor soul that had been tempted by fate beyond his power to resist, would that we could find that same trait in mankind today. "An. I pertain of heresy when I depreciate the time worn advice of 'catching your 'Charnot to a Star' and to the exact contrary give it as any belief that the world is yearning for the plain, practical, everyday man. "That position is more secure—the better—the more permanent when we achieve it by mastering details a little at a time. In the beginning, Mr. Mudge, the head of the great Rock Island System, was an humble wage earner on the section—unlettered, unknown. He became captain of that great industrial neterprise a little bit at a time; brakeman, fireman, conductor, associate manager, mastering the duties of each, doing each allotted task just a wee-bit better than the best, mastering every detail, he is today the most powerful practical railroad man in the West. He is the living embodiment of the everyday man. "Study the lives of successful men and the story is the same. Methods may and do vary, but results were achieved by the same honest effort, the same earnest toil. Hard work and personal sacrifice define the difference between success and failure. To be an everyday man you must have common sense; that is defined as the faculty of knowing values, of knowing a big thing from a little one. your state and brains far outweigh wealth. There rae some so proud of their genealogical tree and who are so profound in their self admiration that they sehom pronounce their own names without taking off their hats. Their zealousness for the original tree prompts the thought that there must be some dead wood in its present branches. There are others who if they had the power would form a close corporation on sunshine and only sell stock to the favored few whose income is $100000 00. "The educated man will do a world of good if he will only put his intelligence to the right use. Some would urge your studying political economy. I would urge your studying state and national affairs; study men, study politics and prepare yourselves for the burden of state and nation must fall upon your shoulders. Do not belong to a political party because your father did. Conditions are changing—party platforms and pledges were never held so lightly." Gov. Hodges Has Made Gbod. As governor of Kansas, as in all other walks of life, Gov. Hodges method of conducting the affairs of the state have been from the tap of the gong strictly that of a capable, honest business man, and a faithful public servant. It is a fact which cannot be gain- sard, George H.Hodges, as governor of the great state of Kansas, has from the moment he took the oath of office to this hour, given the people of all classes and conditions an administration which has not been ex- celled by any of his predecessors which is being conceded by all, even those who opposed him in the campa- gn. The colored people happily join with the other citizens of the state in singing his praises. They are highly gratified with the fair, kind and generous treatment which they have received from him as governor. They can and do testify that they have never received more fair, courteous or magnanimous treatment or consideration from any governor of Kansas. CHILES--WILLIAMS. THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY GUESTS WITNESS UNION OF TWO POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE. The magnificent colonial mansion of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Chiles, 914 Buchanan street was the scene of the prettiest wedding witnessed in Topeka this season, Wednesday evening, when their beautiful and highly accomplished daughter, Miss Arnicholas and Geo. K. Williams, of Kansas City, Kas., were happily united in holy matrimony at 7 o'clock p. m., by Dr. J. E. Edwards, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Columbia, Mo. In costliness and grandeur, it has had no peers in Kansas this season. About 370 guests witnessed the ceremony which took place in the spacious double parlor which were elaborately decorated in white and gold, the same coolers being carried out in the gowning of the bridal party. White canyards was laid from the walk extending clear through the house to the upper porch, and the en- tire front was decorated with strands of green and daisies, and the banisters of the stairway were wound with smilax and tled with bunches of daisies. The ceremony was read before abank of palms, ferns and yellow flowers. After the guests had assembled, several minutes before the appointed time for the ceremony to take place, Miss Jessie Oden rendered in a rich, clear voice, "Beloved it is Morn," accompanied on the piano by Miss Helen Jones, an accomplished and talented musician of Montgomery, Ala. Scarcely had the last note died away when Miss Helen McLean struck up the wedding march and the bridal party came down the stairway, across the hall, and through the dining room into parlors. Followed by the flower girls Miss Thelma Chiles and Castilla Reed, who carried baskets of daisies which they strew in the path of the bridal party, came the bride and her father and other members of the party who took their place in front of a great bank of palms, ferns and white and yellow flowers, where the Rev. Dr. Edwards read the most solemn and sacred obligation that can be administered unto mankind. The ceremony was very impressive, and when the minister read the words, "tull death doeth part," the answer, "I will" in clear, full tones was heard throughout the spaceous house. Gowned in white charmeuse, made with high neck and short sleeves trimmed with seed pearls and shadow lace worn with long white gloves and white slippers, and the long tulle veil fastened in the hair with pearls, the bride was a picture most beautiful to behold. Her bouquet was a shower of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Lucile Joidan, of Colorado Springs, an aunt of the bride, was matron of honor, and her gown was white carmine elaborately trimmed in duchesse lace which formed a panel in the skirt and black picture hat with French plumes and roses. She carried yellow roses. The maid of honor, Miss Anna Smith, of Wichita, wore brocaded charmeuse with pearl and lace triming. The bridesmaids: Miss Elizabeth Brown, Montgomery, Ala., wore crepe media and chantilla lace and rhinestone; Miss Pearl Rhodes, brocaded charamance and venisean lace; Miss Alberta Guy, crepe media and beaded chiffon and pearls; Miss Corine Jones, brocaded chiffon over crepe media and lace. The latter three reside in Topeka. Thaddeus Mattin, Jr., who carried the ring, white satin suit trimmed with thread lace. Miss Castilla Reed and Miss Thelma Chiles, the flower girls, were gowned in marquisette over messelene. Miss Helen McLean who played the wedding march wore an elaborate gown of white satin and chiffon, while Miss Jessie Oden, who rendered the beautiful solo looked very charming in brocaded chameuse and gold lace. Miss Helen E. Jones of Montgomery, Ala, who accompanied the singer on the piano wore brocaded satin with chrystal trimming. Mrs. O. A. Taylor and Mrs. A. A. Alexander were ushers and Miss Margaret Foster, Miss Captolia Jones Miss Emma Ellene Cooper, Miss Minnie Jones and Miss Ellen Page received the guests, and Miss Dorothy and Rose Page presided at the punch bowl. All were clad in becoming gowns that were not only in keeping with the occasion, but costly and rich in design. Mrs. Julia Brown and Mrs. Ellen Page received the presents and assisted in making the guests comfortable. Highly Accomplished and Popular. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Chiles, and is one of the most popular and widely known young ladies in the West. For several years she has been associated with her father in the publication of The Phi and thee, and to her credit it can be truthfully said that she was a most valuable assistant, and to her tast, skill and sound judgment may be traced a goodly portion of the success attained by the paper during the past few years, and she has gained a wide reputation in literary and social circles throughout the North, South, East and West where she has traveled. This writer has been associated with the ibide for over fourteen years, and feels safe in saying that but few young ladies can boast as Price $1.50 Per Year. many accomplishments as Mrs. Williams. After graduating from the Topeka High school she entered a business college conducted by Miss Cannon, completing a course in typewriting, stenography and bookkeeping. She is a fairly good etenographer, a strong, forciful writer and the first lady of her race in the West to operate a linotype machine at which she is an adept, and her knowledge of the mechanical workings of this most complicated of all machines is far above that of the average woman, being able to take care of a machine alone and make any adjustment necessary, a thing that nine out of every possible ten linotype operators on the daily papers cannot do. During the past year, she has set a major portion of the type used in The Plaindealer, kept books and assisted in the preparation of "copy." From the cook stove to the piano she is perfectly at home. She has learned that which is required to attain success in life—that is how to work. She is familiar with what it takes to run a home and how to prepare it in a manner that will save. She has been the stand-by of her mother, who largely depended upon her judgment on everything pertaining to the running of the household, and her presence will be greatly missed by the members of the newspaper force and in the home where she dispensed sunshine and happiness to mother father 'and a dear little sister. Mr. Williams has been exceedingly fortunate in gaining the heart and hand of such an excellent young lady. The groom, Mr. George K. Williams is a native of Colorado, and after completing his education in the public schools of Denyer, he entered Western University at Quindaro, and immediately upon his graduation, he was given a position as registrar of that institution, where he has been employed for the past twelve years. He is one of the foremost pillars of the institution and has given the state eminent satisfaction. Mr. Williams is a gentleman of education, culture and refinement, and his pleasing manner and fine deportment has won him friends throughout the country. After the ceremony, an elaborate luncheon was served, and at eleven o'clock, the happy pair accompanied by the bride's aunt, Mrs. Lutle Jordan, departed for Denver, Colorado, amid showers of rice and old shoes where they will spend their honeymoon at the home of the groom's parents, and on their return they will reside in Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have the best wishes of a legend of friends throughout the country who hope that their only interruption down life's rugged stream will be by an occasional annual squall. The presents were many and will aggregate about fifteen hundred dollars. They came from friends throughout the country. Music was furnished throughout the evening by Wilson's orchestra. Following are the out-of-town guests: Miss Willa L. Smith, Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. Lloyd Wichita, Mrs. N. Clark Smith, Wichita, Miss Ellizabeth Brown, Montgomery, Ala., Miss Helen E. Jones, Montgomery, Ala., Miss Georgia White, Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Georgia Saunders, Denver, Colo., Mrs. H. T. Kealing, Kansas City, Kas., Mrs. Bertha Phoenix, Emporla, Mrs Hayden, Kansas City, Kas., Miss Inez Garratt., Kansas City, Mo., Hon. Cyrus Lindell, Kansas City, Kas., Rev. H. W. White, Atchison, Rev. Bell, Ottawa, Rev. J. C. C. Owens, Kansas City, Kas., Miss Ella Saxon, Kansas City, Mo., Rev. Wayman Ward, Denver, Colo., Miss Mayme Elliott, Emporia, Miss Anna Smith, Wichita, Mr. Lee Mason, Lawrence. I. S. According to reports sent out there are more deserters from the army of the United States than there are enlisted men in the army. It is said that on an average of 300 men desert the army each month. There certainly must be some good reason why these men take a chance on desertion and the cause is not in the seven year enlistment either. There is a deeper motive and it looks bad for the United States. Certainly there are no rewards in our ranks. PASSING COMMENT BY JOHN M. DORSEY. At last the baseball "trust" has gotten into the limelight, and Congress has ordered its heads to be prosecuted. But the "fans" will have to foot the bill for all the troube the magnates have to go to to defend themselves against the butinski habits of your Uncle Samul. After all these months of waiting the highest courts in the land have decided that Porter Charlton must go back to Italy to stand trial for the murder of his wife. But this man had money and friends to back him against a return to the scene of his crime, but the poor American who is minus friends or money has justice and in many cases injustice meted out to him before the water gets hot. The old crazy gag is running the gauntlet these days and times. A green-eyed murderer may go forth and commit all manner of crime and some shyster lawyer comes along and gets his client to set up a claim of insanity, and most of them if they have any friends at all get off without much ado. Judges of courts allow such things to be done when it suits their fancy to do so. But all such cases should be Thawized in Jerome style. If they are not crazy when they play it they should be so confined in the "bug house" that when they have carried there a short time they will be as lusty as a bed bug when a house is on fire. Down in Georgia there are nearly one thousand convicts in the state prison, and of this number there are representatives of nearly every calling except the new-paper field. But the strange part is that there are more preachers in that prison than bartenders, and yet the general belief is that the ministers of the gospel are the best people on earth, but the record above mentioned shows up bad for the calling, and we are frank to say that if more of these sanctified hypocrites were behind the bars there would be more religion in the world. There are in Kansas some of the evildoers garbed in the longtail coat that are mere bundles of sin and corruption, and a fitting place for them would be in the penitentiary. Evidently the Capital and Journal have imported a couple of "crackers" from the lowest pits of Dixie for reporters on these journals. For the past few weeks the great dispensers of news in Topeka have taken a great delight in using the ugly and insulting word "darky," which is an entirely new innovation for these great metropolitan dailies. If we are not mistaken Mr. Capper, editor and proprietor of the Capital, is president of the new movement for the advancement of the colored people in the United States. If he is, his first duty would be to start at home, and a nice start would be to secure respect for the colored people. And as for Mr. MacLennon he can join hands in the defense of the colored people by showing at all times respect for the intelligence of the race. Last Sunday a bunch of hypocrites, with long-drawn, sanctified looks on their sin-crust faces, went to the city bastle to pray and sing with the prisoners down there. If they had a spark of religion in their makeups they would have slag down in their "jeans" and paid the fines of these poor unfortunate creatures. If these cranks can find nothing more around a jail than pray and sing, they had better stay at home and sing psalms with their babies, and help their wives wash dishes (if married) or sit in judgment on their own cases, and try to figure out how much "time" and times would be due the city if they were rounded up in their sins, which they hide behind the walls of the Y. M. C. A. and kindled places where more hell lurks than in all the grog shops, gambling dens and joints in the state. Any time a man is wanted just whisper around one of these goody-goody gangs and you've got all the cutthroats you need. If all courts consulted a man as drunk according to the ruling of the Michigan courts, many a poor man throughout the nation would be better off by many dollars assessed against them by a lot of mummies known as police targets. If much of those dollars have been filleted from the poor only because they did not have money to go to a court where to those times an be found. All men are tried and jailed every day for being drunk, we are not rear the police. drunk when we a little jolly just a little jolly his feet unsteady when the sidewalk seems to come up to meet him, he ought to be considered drunk in all sections of the country. And if a man in this condition is not drunk in Michigan he ought not to be considered drunk in Kansas. GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA. Mrs. Fred Williams and children are in Clearview this week visiting Mrs. J. B. Tompson. The Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe gave a banquet Thursday evening in honor of the Grand Chancellor and Grand Worthy Counsellor. Quite a number of the Guthrie citizens attended the Langston Commencement last week. Among them: Judge Perkins, J. W. Capers, Dr. Wright, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. E. Jackson. Dr. H. W. Conrad made professional visits to Goodnight and Ripley this week. Prof. Carry spent Sunday in the city from Chandler. Prof. Carry is one of the Normal conductors this year. Mesdames Wright and Scales have returned from a trip to Cleveland Mr. Will Wade has returned to the city after an absence of several years. Mrs. S. B. White is entertaining her mother, Mrs. Beatty, of Fallis, this week. The Park Sanitarium and Bath House will soon be ready for business under the management of Dr. Conrad. Mr and Mrs. H. W. Wilson and children are spending the summer in Colorado Springs, Colo. The weather is quite warm and dry these days; temperature Sunday 101 degrees in the shade. Rev. C. A. Buchanan left Monday of last week for Muskogee to attend the National Baptist congress. Mrs. Leha Shaw-Johnson was in the city Tuesday from Perry. The many friends of Miss S. V. Floyd will be glad to learn of her marriage June 3, 1913, to Mr. J. O. Alexander of Oklahoma City. Mr. Fred Williams of Oklahoma City spent a few hours in the city with friends Tuesday. Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Sneed of Langston were shopping in the city last Saturday. Mr. Will O'Dell of Arkansas City, Kansas, was in the city Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson of Meridian were business visitors here Tuesday. Prof. and Mrs. Gilbert Haven Jones of Langston were in the city Wednesday. Profs. Bailey and Sadler were visitors from Langston Saturday. Little Amelia Conrad is spending a few weeks at Shiloh, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Favor. The Eastern Star Ladies had their annual sermon Snuday at the First Baptist church. Rev. Buchanan delivered the sermon. Mrs. Neva Williams-Thompson of Clear View is in the city, the guest of her brother, Mr. Fred Williams. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bledsoe of Goodnight were in the city this week. Prof. Bogan of Langston was in the city Wednesday. STROUD, OKLAHOMA. Rev. J. H. Scott peached at Shiloh last Sunday. The annual Thanksgiving sermon of the Masons and Eastern Star was preached by Rev. J. Neal at the First Baptist church. A large number of the members of the various lodges was present to witness the ceremony and they heard a wonderful sermon. There were three or four hundred people present. The welcome address was delivered by Rev. J. H. Degraftonede in a graceful manner and the response by Mrs. Annie Rogers was splendid. The Home Mission circle is progressing nicely under the leadership of Mrs. S. Jones. Miss Pamie Broach of Oklahoma City, visited last week with relatives and friends. Miss Helena and May Belle Powler entertained with a six clock dinner in honor of Messrs John and Mrs Frankie Craig of Dyson. Miss. Lilian and Candus Brooks returned home Saturday from Lington where they attended school. Mrs. Marie A. show returned home from Bardstville where she spent several months and report a pleasant time. MAKING THE LITTLE FARM PAY MAKING FARM W HILEN a man or woman has de- cided to own a little farm there are a few salient points that need careful con siderection. 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 obtainable at from $20 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 ..... $2,000 Buildings ..... 1,000 Six cows ..... 300 Team of mares ..... 50 Pigs and poultry ..... 50 Vehicles and implements ..... 50 Seed, feed and incidentals ..... 100 There are nice little improved farms 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 bill. 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 limb or burl, often of advantage in taking out timber, or can find the height to a desired thickness of the trunk, which is often TITLE MEASURING DEVICE. required in cutting telephone or telegraph poles of equal length and thickness of top, says the Orange Judd Farmer, from which picture 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 1k, having a perfect) 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 stile 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 back until the line of vision strikes the desired point. Then make due 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 put vazized but work should not be commenced too early. Plowing the ground while it is too wet will cause the soil to pack in soil jumps. Good land is often ruined in this summer — Farm Progress. Keep the Money Home. By C. C. BOWSFIELD need not pay down more than one-quarter of the purchase price. If a debt is ever 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 acre farm well situated and skillfully managed is from $1,500 to $2,500 a year Set aside an acre for experimental 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—Farm Journal ```markdown ``` 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 lentillets, flowers in clusters generally white with black eyed wing Photograph by Long Island agricultural experiment station THE ENGLISH BROAD PLAN. The pools 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 storage and as human food. The blood 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? Hand up an old flat file and take it to a blacksmith who under stands 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 hops some good fresh bean. If the soils are with the earth so much the better. One of the remedies for the pop used by Port House country rabbits is raw onions cut up one and forced down the throat followed by a little water. . Colored People's Hair. WALL PAPER, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS.—TRUNKS AND TRAVELING BAGS. Phone West 161. 632-63 4Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. 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 one 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 have a feeling of dissatisfaction with its native meal, while good butter lends an ornamental charm. 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 Both Phones 53. Holzmark Furniture Furniture, Carpets 624-26 Minnesota Ave. Colored People ...WIGS... WIGS Our Specialty. Send two cent stamp for New 1913 Catalogue THE OLD RELIABLE Mme. Baum's 486 8th Ave., Bt. 34th and 35th Sts. WALL PAPER, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, AND TRAVELING BAGS. Maunder & Do Books and St B. DOUGHE Phone West 161. KANSAS CITY, NOTICE TO THE Trolly to Kane Cars leave Third and Delaware, Le Main, Kansas City, Missouri, every 6:30 A. M., to 10:30 P. M., except night last car leaves at 12 o'clock Sunday when the weather is nice, half hour from 8:30 A. 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Euclid Ave. Inglewood 1107 Morroe St. or call 2079 Red Goods Sold on Easy Payments H. T. GEEDER, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG, KANSAS Office: 1241/2 E. Third St. Phones; Office 1473; Res. 1945. Diseases of Women a Specialty. G. Q. LAKE, Drugs. Medicine Toilet Goods. Cleanest and Best stock in Kansas. N. E. Cor. 10th and Minnesota Ave. --- W By B nize Met By B EL dina and Spe Our ance Be Ka Washing By Electricity has passed the E nized Everywhere as the Most Method of Doing Work Which By Most People More Than Any ELECTRIC WASHERS Tha dinary Sized Family for Five and the Electric Iron is Now se Speaks for Itself. Our SALES DEPARTMENT ances to Your Home for a 30 Be Fairer Than That? Kansas Ga COM Phone Ma Washing and Ironing By Electricity has passed the Experimental Stage and is Recognized Everywhere as the Most Satisfactory and Economical Method of Doing Work Which is Necessary and Yet Dreaded By Most People More Than Any Other Part of Domestic Service. ELECTRIC WASHERS That Will Do the Washing for an Ordinary Sized Family for Five Cents Are Now on the Market and the Electric Iron is Now so Well Known That it Readily Speaks for Itself. Our SALES DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of These Appliances to Your Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. Could Anything Be Fairer Than That? Kansas Gas & Electric 125 SOUTH MAIN STREET. is u No and room wells 65 we use and the nates al The used un Suc strong w All MAKE This a dozen Sen Deep Water, Soft is used exclusively in our Not ordinary rain water fil and roof top; but pure sparkling wells 65 feet deep. Every drop we use a day is chemically treat and then treated again by a com- mates all the chemicals. The water then is perfectly used unstintingly through even Such water greatly elimin strong washing compounds are All that is needed in addit MAKE OURS AND KNOW IT This 'water proposition is j a dozen others which go toward Send us a trial bundle of la PHONE The Mut is used exclusively in our extire'Washing Process. Not ordinary rain water filled with impurities from the air and roof top; but pure sparkling crystal like water from our own wells 65 feet deep. 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 treated again by a compressed air system which eliminates all the chemicals. The water then is perfectly soft and absolutely pure and is used unstintingly through every process of laundering. Such water greatly eliminates the wear on clothes for strong washing compounds are unnecessary. All that is needed in addition is good pure soap—WE MAKE OURS 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. C. H. MATTHEWS, Founder & Mg'r. OLD TI SUIT to 0 Olof Ekber The Popular Olof Ekberg... The Popular Price Tailor SUITS Made $25 to Order for Overcoats and Trousers SUITS Made to Order for $25,27.50,$30 Overcoats and Trousers Accordingly. Over Walk-Over Shin FOR 24 F FOR SALE . . . 240 Acres Good Farm Land . . . Three miles from Nicodemus, Kan.— 50 acres in cultivation. Good farm residence—never-failing water sup- ply. $30 per acre—one-half cash. Address, THE PLAINDEALER FORTY ACRES of good sweet potatoe and watermelon land, located four miles from Topeka FOR SALE This land will produce from 150 to 800 bushels of potatoes per acre and from $75.60 to $100.00 worth of millions per acre. Address, THE PLAINDEALER, LAWRENCE, KANSAS. LAWRENCE. KANSAS. St. Luke A. M. E. Church. Corner New York and Warren Sts. Quarterly meeting was held last Sunday, the presiding elder, Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, being present, preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. The Lord's supper was administered at 3 p. m., the sermon being preached by Rev. H. Dent of the St. James A. M. E. church. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., Mr. Penny, superintendent. Allen Endeavor league at 6:30 p. m., Mr. Pierson president. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening. All are welcome to worship with us. First Baptist Church. N. Lawrence Preaching Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by the pastor, Rev. R. H. Thomas. A subject of morning discourse: "The Christian Department in the Day of Adversity." Evening: "The Faith of Abraham." Sunday school at 12:15, Mr. T. W. McCalep, superintendent. Mid-week services --- COMPANY, Phone Market 4650. 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Just one of our hobbies—we have made our service the BEST. Laundry and see for yourself. WE 519 Actual, "The Soft Water" Laundry rg. . . Price Tailor ,27.50,$30 rousers Accordingly. Wednesday evening. The public invited to all services. Observed Memorial Day. Memorial Day was observed by the colored people of Douglas county on May 20th. Led by Samuel Walker Post No. 365 and the Samuel Walker Corps No. 113 the procession went to the First Baptist church, North Lawrence, where they and a host of friends listened to a sermon on the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States and much other matter by Rev. W. H. Thomas, the pastor. Hon. John W. Clark read Linecoln's Gettysburg Address. Commander R. M. Wilson urged the importance of the people perpetuating Memorial Day and all for which it stands. This service was continued at the Warren Street Baptist church under the command of the president of the Relief Corp where many speeches were listened to chief of which were Mr. Penny's address and Mrs. Wallace's reading and many other enthusiasts for the cause of liberty. A chief question of consideration was, "How shall we make the results of the Civil War perpetual?" Rev. G. N. Jackson, pastor of the Warren Street Baptist church, delivered the annual address to the graduates of Carter's school at Topka in the absence of Bishop H B Parks. Mrs. Reces entertained the Lake Birthday club Wednesday afternoon at her home on Town street. Mrs. Hitter, who has been severely all of heart trouble is recovering nicely. Rev. J. M. Brown returned Friday of last week from Minhattar, where he attended the Sunday School Convention Mr. G H. Fortner, who has been attending K U. returned to his home in Endora Friday of last week. Mr. David M. Cloud met with all WICHITA, KANSAS 708 KANSAS AVE. painful accident last week. He dislocated two joints of a finger. Mrs. Goldie Jones departed Sunday for Junction City, where she will make an extended visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Carrie Tompkins, of Kansas City, Kas., is the guest of her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield Young. Mrs. William Lee, of Eudora, spent Friday of last week in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. M. Harvey. Mrs. Lee Wilson, who has been very ill at 740 Missouri street is improving. Miss Mae Strode, returned Friday of last week from Manhattan, where she attended the State Convention. Miss Leota Roberts, who met with a serious accident by spraining her ankle is improving slowly. Mr. Todd, of Eudora, visited his uncle, Mr. Richard Harris Sunday. Mrs. Gus Miller entertained the Auxiliary Board of the Saint Luke A. M. L. church Monday afternoon. Mrs. W. C. Brown, who underwent an operation for appendicitis a few weeks ago, is improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Mannsfield Young entertained about 100 guests Thurs. day evening of last week in honor of their twenty-fifth anniversary. The affair was in the nature of a reception, the hours being from 4 to 6 in the afternoon and from 7 till 10 in the evening. With Mrs. Young in the receiving line in the afternoon were Mrs. Clarence Cropp, Mrs. Will Thompson, Mrs. Ike Johnson and Mrs. Germany. Two ceremonies were performed—one at 6 o'clock and one at 7 o'clock by the Rev. G. N. Jackson. Punch was served during the entire evening by Misses Hester Thompson and Opal Wood Misses Josephine Clark and Ruth Pennell checked the wraps for the guests and Misses Jessie Hopkins and Ruth Clark acted as souvenir girls. The friends who assisted Mrs. Young during the evening were Mrs. Ben Anderson, Mrs. Nealey Henson, Mrs. King and Mrs. Albert Salisbury. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lamay, of Kansas City Kas, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown and Miss Jones, of Omega and Mrs. Monroe Tompkins, of Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. and Mrs. G. N. Jackson attended the commencement exercises at the Topeka Industrial Institute. The Reverend delivered the annual address tothe graduates in the absence of Bishop Parks. Mr. M. C. Byrd left Monday evening for Chicago, where he will make an extended visit. Many people attended the commencement exercises at K. U. Sunday evening. Miss Mabel Todd attended the commencement exercises of the Eudora High school May, 30. She also visited her mother. The people of Lawrence are preparing for the Federation which convenes here June 18 and 19. We are glad to note that Miss Cordelin Baker is able to be out again after a severe illness. The Mens' League of the Warren Street Baptist church are preparing for a grand picnic to be given on the 4th of July. Lawrence has been flooded this season with elaborate dancing parties. One of the prettiest and most unique and enjoyable affairs that has been enjoyed by the Lawrence folk was a progressive whist party given Saturday night May 21th by Miss Catherine Grant and Miss Amelia Gleed, complimentary to Miss Chlora Polk, of Jerome, Arizona. The house was decorated with Japanese lanterns, parasols and pennants of various schools and colleges. (There were six tables and the guests played an hour and a half for prizes. The first prize, a Japanese plate was awarded to Miss Chlora Polk. The booby prize, a Japanese doll baby, was awarded to Miss Mario Elliott of Emporia. Mr. John Ferguson of Topeka favored the guests with several of his favorite selections during the evening, which was greatly enjoyed by all. At a late hour dainty refreshments were served by Patine Tompkins, attired in Japanese costumes. Sunday morn- MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN BETWEEN TOPKA — AND — FORT SCOTL, PITTSBURG, WEB CITY AND JOPLIN Have Topkai at 9:00 a.m. F. E. NIPS. Ticket Agent Phone 371. THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE Mme.M.Beard, Hair Specialist. I Make Switches and Wigs to Order. AGENTS WANTED Mme.M. Beard, ing all departed declaring Miss Grant and Miss Gleed the most delightful entertainers in Lawrence. Among the many social functions of this season, one of the best times was enjoyed by ten couple Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Miller. A moonlight picnic had been planned complimentary to Miss Chlora Polk of Jerome, Arizona. On account of a heavy rain the crowd was forced to spread on Mrs. Miller's dining room floor and each basket was filled with many good things to eat. It was indeed a delightful event and greatly enjoyed. Time and space prevents our publication of the list of those who enjoyed the affair. Mr. Sterling Hughes, of Ottawa, Sundayed in the city. Miss Lillian Burns, of Coffeyville, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rechard Burns. Mrs. Greer, of Kansas City, Mo. was the guest of her daughter, Miss Estellene Greer last week. Miss Green is a member of the graduation class of the college department of Kansas University. Mrs. Arthur Moss, of Ottumwa, Ia. is visiting Mrs. Adella Miller. Miss Chlora Polk left Sunday morning for a few days visit at Kansas City. The Board of the Sunflower Grand Lodge met in Topeka, May 30th. Mrs. Adella Miller, G. R. of D., attended. Mrs. Freda McKissae entertained the No Name club of the First Baptist church Friday afternoon of last week. Mr. Jason Moore, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Lawrence, died Friday afternoon at his home 285 Lake street, North Lawrence. Mr. Moore held membership in several Fraternal societies among them being a Scottish Rite Mason. The funeral was held from the residence Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. R. H. Thomas officiating. The Decorating and Art club of the Warren Street Baptist church put Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Jane Kuntz. The Nickle Circle of Saint Luke A. M. E. church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Miss Louise Dupree, 1725 Tennessee street. The Queen Esther Circle of the Warren Street Baptist church met Tuesday evening with Miss Jessie Hopkins. The Auxiliary Board of the Warren Street Baptist church will meet on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. G. N. Jackson. The Sewing Circle of the Warren Street Baptist church met Friday of last week with Mrs. Parrette Forzes. Miss Irene Bartleson very delightfully entertained with a dinner on Thursday evening of last week in honor of the K. U. graduates: Misses Hazel Schloss, Louise Dupree, Marie Overstreet, and Estellene Greer and the Lawrence High school Graduates: Misses Beatrice Harvey, Maude Carter and Mae Strode. The coctors of Pink and white were carried out in all the suggestions. The guests were Misses Hazel Schloss, Estellene Greer, Louise Dupree, Beatrice Harvey, Maude Carter, Anna Salisbury, Emma Lee, Hazel Hurst, Mattle Muller, Corinne Emery, Jessie Hopkins, Helen Clark, Allena Smith, Ethel Johnson, Berniece West, Mrs. Richard Burns and Mrs. G. N. Jackson. Assisting in the dining room were: Mrs. Thes. Dulisdom, Mrs. Frank Webster and Miss Mable Todd. Miss Trussie Smothers, of Kansas City, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Drisdom. The Queen Esther Circle of the Warren Street Baptist church held a pleasant meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Ethel Johnson, entertained by Miss Johnson and Miss Lizzie Stokes. A good number was present and all enjoyed themselves immensely. The girls of the Tau Kita Beta and their gentlemen friends enjoyed an especially delightful evening at Potter's lake. The occasion was a farewell lunchon in honor of Miss Hazel Schloss, of Atchison, who graduated from K. U. The out-of-town guests was Miss Chlora Folk, of Jerome, Arizona. Mr. Marquis Tucker, who has been attending K. U., left Saturday morning for his home in Hutchinson. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. Mrs. John Taylor of Great Falls, Mont. is visiting her friend, Mrs. Dorscy Green, at her home, No. 316 Greely avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Skinner entertained for Mrs. John Taylor at their home, 2812 N. 7th street, at dinner last Saturday. The Honolulu Star-Bulletin has the following account of the Howard—Burke Nuntials. Mr. John G. Howard, formerly of Topcka, Kansas, U. S. A., but now a member of the Twenty-fifth U. S. Infantry, and Miss Estella M. Burke, youngest daughter of Mrs. Martha Brown of Honolulu, H. I., were united in wedlock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wise on Nuuhnu avenue, at three o'clock p. m., May 21, amid a host of friends, both civil and military. It was a brilliant affair in every respect. Luncheon was served on the lawn to fifty guests. Under the genial hostage of Mr. and Mrs. Wise, and the service of the Palm Cafe caterers, it was a pure delight. At six o'clock autos took the entire party to Waikiki, the residence of the bride and groom, where dancing and refreshments finished the programme. The presents received were too numerous to mention. Among the guests was Hon. Chas. A. Cottren, collector of internal revenue of Hawaii; Mr. and Mrs. Collins of Waikiki, Mr. and Mrs. C. Eldridgo of Honolulu, Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Honolulu, Mrs. L. Thompson, of Atlanta, Ga., U. S. A., Mrs. Prensaul of Oklahoma, U. S. A., Mrs. Swan of Akron, Ohio, U. S. A., and a host of soldiers and civilians from Schofield Barracks, Leilehua, Hawaii, numbered among others of the guests. Chaplaum Scott of the U. S. Army performed the ceremony. Miss Aloo Prestage and Sergt. Major A. As Morrow acted as bridesmaid and groom-man at the ceremony. GT. BEND. KANSAS. One of the most enjoyable event given in Great Bend for sometime was the reception given by the Literary and Art club at the residence of Mrs. Jack Johnson south of town. The club opened with roll call and each member responded with a quotation. The following program was rendered: Address, by the President, Mrs. Gen. Donnell, in which she said: "This moment affords me great pleasure to stand before you and attempt to give you a brief account of the work accomplished during the past year. We cannot say that we have excelled in our work or that we have reached the top of the ladder, but we feel that there is room for improvement and we earnestly hope to do better in the future with the cooperation of our members than we have in the past. With our own hands and brains it is our aim to make our homes brighter and our husbands happier, our daughter and sons more contented with country life. We, the ladies of the Literary and Art club, have learned by experience that country life is the most independent life in the country. One main object is to prove to our surrounding friends that we are proud to be sons and daughters of the farmer. You see before you on exhibition the work we have done this year. We are proud we are country club ladies. Thanking you for your attention." "How to Make the Most of Life," by Mrs. A. J. Michaux; "Club Work, Miss Mabel Rambo; "Club Influence," Mrs. Joe Donnell; excellent papers by Miss Lucinda Mannont and Miss Myrtle Johnson; Miss Ethel and Miss Beatrice Michaux rendered a duet; Miss Irma Pope and Mr. Jesse Robinson played instrumental solos; little Gladys Beam and Ruth Greenlee rendered musical selections; Miss Minerva Greenlee sang a pleasing solo. At the close of the program Mrs. Wells responded to the address of the president. Refreshments were served by the committee and everybody departed reporting a delightful time. HUTCHINSON. KANSAS. The local Chapter, O. E. S., met on Friday evening of last week for the purpose of initiating Mrs. E. H Moss and Mrs. Tom Owens into the mysteries of the order. The chapter will meet in regular session Friday night. (This promises to be an intense meeting and all members are requested to be present. The Masons will have their annual session preached at the A. M. H Church Sandy June 22 at 3 p.m. On June 21st the Masons order will give a public installation and to ception at Breadas hall, to which the Ladies of the Eastern Star have re- celved invitations. Miss Bertha Ritchie has returned home from school at Quindare, having graduated. The members of the C. M. E. church, with the assistance of the band, gave an entertainment at the M. and O. hall for church purposes. An enjoyable time was had. Miss Rhoda Frazier, who has been on the sick list for the past week is recuperating. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor will hold their annual sermon Sunday afternoon, June 15th, at the Second Baptist church, at which Rev. M. Wooten will officiate and the lodge from Newton has been invited to participate also. This is the first annual event of this order in this city, hence it is looked forward to with much interest. Sunday was Children's Day at the A. M. E. church and in spite of the inclement weather a large crowd was present all day and an excellent program was rendered. Hon. J. H. Lewis, Grand Chancellor of Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, made his annual visit to the order here recently. Mrs. Lulu C. Summers, Grand Worthy Counsellor of Sunflower Court, order of Calanthe, K. of P., was in the city this week on her annual visit to the local lodge. The reporter for The Plaindealer in this city wishes to state that it was not intimated that the G. A. C. was about to break up or that they were not in running order. We simply meant that they had not met for three weeks which they did not, and if they had asked us to explain the meaning of the word which was used we would have gladly done so, and would have gladly corrected the item. A Bazaar was given at the C. M. H. church by the ladies of the City Federation. If you are hungry and want a good dinner go to the Sunflower Cafe, 310 Kansas avenue. Rev. E. N. Games left Thursday of last week for Muskogee, Okla, to attend the National Baptist Sunday School Convention. Mr. Charles T. Wood and Arthur B. Love departed Monday for Parsons to spend their vacation with Mr. J. W. Wood Roy Moore left Monday for his home in Medicine Lodge to spend his vacation after attending Southwestern during the past year. Mr. R. L. Moore, of Chicago, left Sunday for his home after a delightful visit with Miss Lillian Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols entertained with a musicale in honor of Mr. Moore, of Chicago at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Charles one evening last week. A delightful program was rendered and a delicious two course lunch was served. At a seasonable hour all departed for their several homes declaring Mr. Moore a pleasing visitor and Mr. and Mrs. Nichols an ideal host and hostess. The C. T. T. club entertained fourteen young misses at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Monro Wednesday afternoon. The girls were shown a table upon which were numerous articles and each was required to write the name of as many as they could remember. Mrs Eva Thompson was awarded first prize, a hand painted plate, while the consolation, a small doll, went to Miss Emma Johnson. Verloc Hayden and Lawrence Brown entertained the Piano club at the cozy home of Mr. and Mrs B. Brown on Friday evening of last week. A nice luncheon was served and all had a pleas-ant time. The C. T. T. club gave an entertainment for charity at the Second Baptist church Wednesday evening and a mat sum was realized. Children's day was fittingly observed at the Baptist and A. M. E. churches Sunday and very interesting programs were rendered. Miss Arthur Fox, Charles Wood, and Roy Moore Sunday in the country with Leon Nichols. Miss Lallian Elascander and Mr. R. I. Moore took dinner Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George Nichols at their beautiful country home. Miss Beulah Duke, of Elburada was the guest of Mrs. J. W. Wood a few days last week. Miss Awild) Brown and Clarence Foust were grade school graduates this year. Mrs. Belle Kenney left for her home in Kansas City Sunday after a week's stay with not sister, Mrs. John Bindford, who was seriously ill. Mrs. Guss H. I. wee, of Independence street, in the, Mrs. Salmon North $1.00 PER DAY 10 FIVE AGENTS: Sells to every school can and woman on earth; this is the quickest band of cast pony; send the stamps or coin for sale sample and terms; money back if not satisfied at first glance. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. We are proud to say that Attorney General McReynolds has declared the labor union a trust. We hope he will give this matter a thorough investigation, as the colored men are not admitted to the unions and for this reason there must be something wrong, for any honorable, progressive organization will admit colored men if they are capable. The Plaindealer and the citizens of Kansas in general wish to recommend to the people of Mushogee, Okl, Rev. E. Arlington Wilson. He is a first class gentleman and has few equals in the pulpit. He has done a great work in Kansas in upbuilding the church and if given a chance, will do the same thing in Oklahoma. He is bound to make good. He has been president of the State Baptist Convention of Kansas for years, and has been identified with the U. B. F., a growing and prosperous order, in the capacity as grand secretary for some time. His estimable and devoted wife is a distinguished lady of rate ability and one of the best workers in the church in her community. We hate to lose them, but Oklahoma demands them and can pay the price and we therefore have to relinquish our hold upon them. We wish them every success in their new field. We are in receipt of a book, called "The Conquest," giving the experiences of a Negro pioneer. Starting with his experience as a Pullman porter and taking you through the various walks of life, he gives you a vivid idea of the trials and difficulties of life. His experience is invaluable and we advise all families, both white and black to purchase this book, being very interesting from start to finish. The experiences of this man should be read by everyone and valued next to the Bible stories, for we think it will do a great deal towards helping the younger generation of all races. This is no trashy, cheap literature, neither a long monotonous story, but an interesting, vivid description of the incidents that happen to each of us in every day life. The book is neatly bound in linen and the price is not beyond the reach of any one—$1.50. It would be worth while if every assembly could get the young man, who is author, to give a series of lectures. We note that the War Department is in dire distress for the want of young men to enlist in the United States army. The reason set forth is the seven year enlistment period, four years of which are in actual service. Our advice to the United States and to the governors of the different states to insist on the legislatures to enact laws giving colored men the privilege to organize state militia with colored officers. If the white people of this country expect the colored men to support the flag, they must prepare them for the same, and the colored people are getting disgusted with the way they have been treated as citizens, when they have been loyal to this government from the time of the War of 1776 to the present time. They are now tired of defending the flag that gives them no recognition as citizens, and our advice too Secretary of War and of the Navy is to drop prejudice and give the colored men a chance. It is a disgrace to note that no colored men are allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps other than servants. We have one colored man from West Point, who has been appointed as Major and in order to retain his position they have sent him off to a little place in Africa. This is a disgrace and the crisis is now on. Soon they will realize they have to have the colored soldier if they wish to win. Miss Minnie Lou Tucker, of Kansas City, is in the city the graet of her cousin, Miss Molita Mishah. We are glad to note at the writing that Mr. James Loe was among the High school graduate this year. He is the first college graduate we have had for several years, but we have several more who are pressing forward with them. to have me come to the Mr. to be to come to the when, to see con Wes in the at the Mrs. P. Minor Thou on Mr. and Mrs. George are the proud parents of a fine girl. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Mr. Henry Crews and Mr. Oscar Hall, two accomplished young business men have opened an ice cream parlor. Sunday was observed as Childrens' Day at Ward Chapel, A. M. E. church. An excellent program was rendered. Reports from the delegates who attended the District Convention at Manhattan were received. The delegation was composed of Mr. Henry Crews, Misses Rosezella Earp and Montrula Harden. Miss Harden was elected assistant superintendent of the A. C. E. L. and Miss Earp was elected secretary of the District Sunday School Convention. Mrs. Emma Dade was ditsrict stewardess and brought back an excellent report. Sergeant Barnes was elected lay delegate to the annual conference, which convenes at Omaha, Neb. Quite a number of people of this city attended the District Conference at Manhattan Wednesday. Mrs. Henry Crews and daughter, Valeria, returned home Friday after a week end visit in Salina with their mother, Mrs. M. Perry. Mrs. A. Hall has resumed her old position at the Bartell house as head cook. She has been employed at this place for a number of years and is an excellent cook. Mr. and Mrs. Hall are putting up a first-class hotel on East Fenth street. Mrs. Sallie Briggs is still on the sick list. Colored Peoples' Hair 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. 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During July he will visit Newark, East Orange, Atlantic City, and Jersey City, New Jersey; Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburg, Pa.; Huntington, Wheeling and Charleston, W. Va.; Lexington, Frankfort, Louisville, Owensboro, Hehderson, and Madisonville, Ky.; and Indianapolis, Ind. Two weeks prior to the annual meeting of the National Negro Business League in Philadelphia, will be spent by Mr. Tyler in Philadelphia, co-operating with the local league of that city in preparing to entertain the National Organizaton, August 20, 21, 22, 23, 1913. NOTICE We wish all our subscribers in Muskogee, Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Wagoner, Okmulgee, Boley, Tulsa, Vinita and other towns of Oklahoma that our agent will be around to see you soon, please be prepared to meet US GROW because we treat our Groceries are like every one cit enemies. ch·Us Grow AYTON, incy Street. e 1193. Free! 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Intelligence without industry does not win, and the two together must be coupled with perseverance, and to this must be added that degree of honesty in dealing with one's neighbors that makes friends for life." WHITEWASH FOR FARMS. Australian Method of Manufacture. South Americans Use Cactus Juice. The Australians use a whitewash which it is asserted will not rub off. It is prepared in the following manner: Dissolve two pounds of ordinary glue in seven pints of water and when all is dissolved add six ounces of bichromate of potassium dissolved in a pint of hot water. Stir the mixture up well and then add sufficient whiting to make it up to the usual consistency and apply with a brush in the ordinary manner as quickly as possible. This dries in a very short time and by the action of light becomes converted into a perfectly insoluble waterproof substance which does not wash off even with hot water and at the same time does not give rise to mold growth, or whitewash made up with size often does. It may be colored to any desired shade by the use of a trace of aniline dye or powder coloring, while by the addition of a small proportion of calcic sulphite its antiseptic power is much increased. A recent consular report states that a traveler in the rural districts of Uruguay will be struck by the fine white color of the farm buildings even during the wet season. This neat effect is secured by the use of a whitewash prepared by incinerating the sliced leaves of the common cactus in water for twenty-four hours, producing a liquid of creamy consistency, to which time is added and the whole well mixed. It is suggested that in sections of the United States where the cactus is abundant it might be utilized with advantage in this manner. The effect is durable. These whitewashes, like all those which contain milk, flour, glue or other organic matter, are not recommended for use in damp, interior places. Board's Dairy num. Roller Gate. A farm gate sixteen feet long, as it should be to get through easily with a hayrack, is too heavy to slide easily. There is a cast iron roller made for the purpose and sold in hardware stores. The cut shows how it is fastened to the posts so the gate slides halfway back. In a long gate there is always a center piece up and down, with a diagonal brace running from the purpose and sold in hardware stores. The cut shows how it is fastened to the posts so the gate slides halfway back. In a long gate there is always a center piece up and down, with a diagonal brace running from the center to the front end of the gate. The posts are mortised to let in a two inch block, and the casting that holds the roller is let into this block and an iron washer slipped over the bolt so the casting will turn easily.—Farm Press. Excellent Horse Rules. No horse should stand on a cement floor. This is an axiom insisted on by all who know much about breeding. Following are others, and they are excellent. Every horse should have clean bedding and his feet picked out and kept clean. There is no excuse for thrush. Have no mangers and feed hay off the ground. Feed grain out of a pail or portable feed box that may be removed when the horse has finished. Keep the horse clean and be sure he has feed, light, rest and exercise. No man has a better right to stand up squarely and look the world squarely in the eye than the farmer. He is the creator of this nation's wealth. Stand up so the back of your neck will touch your collar.—Kausas Parmer. The Hive In Winter. Elither the hive entrance should be too shallow for a mouse to intrude or it should be protected by wire cloth having three meshes to the inch. The essentials of successful bee wintering are good stores, warmth and blives Do not place bees in clumps upon low ground where the bottom boards will become damp and remain so all winter. Place the bunches upon dry ground raised up on 2 by 4s or upon hive stands. A southern slope with shelter from west and north winds is highly advisable. Practically nothing can be done at this season of the year that will be of any advantage to the bees. It is generally best to leave them strictly alone at this time. However a slight exception might be made in connection with uses stored in cellars or other winter or summer in which case it is well considered to avoid the collisions and swarms in the dead bees that accumulate on the floor. This is a positive aid to the live ones and in a less presumptive the air of the house is coming and Farm life. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan S. Residence phones: Bell 901-2. Ind. 2289 P-4 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 109 Both phones 774. Res., Bell 644 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibber's Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1636 Van Buren B 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 317 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KA8. 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 this 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. (Attest:) MRS. W. L. GRANT, Cor. Sec. H. I. MONROE, President. BLOOMINGTON, KANSAS. (Reported from Lawrence.) A very good rain visited this section Wednesday and was a needed adjunct to the happiness of the farmer. H. Y P. U. was organized at the Baptist church the first Sunday in June, with the following officers: H. Washington, president; R. Hayden, vice president; J. Clayborne, recording secretary. A choir was organized with Mrs. A Johnson, president, and L. Kizer, secretary. A very delightful surprise party was given on Miss Mitne Kizer in honor of her birthday May 20th, and she was the recipient of many nice presents. Games were played during the social hour, after which a club on luney was paid for thirty-one hours. W. and W. Mitchell Carswell fun of the evening. All attended at lat hour, while Miss Mitchell was a happy natal in at 1. Baptist h h h h 1 Sunday. at If you go in the hall of living up to time you read The 1st in earlier If its Thursday evening, you will find your friend at Wilson's. Mrs. L. Scott left this week for Chicago to spend the summer. Miss Aurora Ford departed Sunday for her home in Bonner Springs. Mrs. Lottie Spaulding leaves tomorrow for Chicago on a two weeks' visit. Dance every Thursday night at Wilson's garden. Full orchestra and plenty of refreshments. Rav. B. J. Bell of Ottawa, Kansas, was in the city this week to attend the Chiles-Wilhams wedding. --- Mr. Carl Sharp left Sunday for Lawrence after a week in Topeka, the guest of Mr. Festus Duke. Mrs. J. E. Pottinger and sons, Albert and Virgil, left Sunday for Denver, Colo, on an extended visit. "That Blond Person," an interesting drama will be staged at the Central Baptist church June 27th. Phoebe, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown died at the family home yesterday. The funeral was held from the residence. Interment in Mount Auburn cemetery. Mrs. Ada Barton Coulter of Wichita, one of the wealthiest women in the state, was in the city last week to pay her taxes on her city property. She says Wichita is progressing. Miss Brownlee Baird, of Centralia, spent Friday of last week in the city the guest of Miss Almeda Brewer. Miss Baird was en route to Emporia to attend the summer school at the State Normal. Prof. and Mrs. J. C. Winston of Kansas City, were in the city Sunday, guests of Mrs. Winston's father, Mr. Allen Cantrell on Washington St. They were en route to Empodia to attend the Normal. ```markdown ``` The Ne Plus Ultra Art club met on the 6th with Mrs. Taylor in East Hill. The next meeting will be a call meeting held with Mrs. Hortense Oden on June 13th. All members are earnestly requested to be present. Mrs. Gertie Tibbs, after spending a delightful week with her brother Mr. Roger Campbell, 1257 Buchanan, and other relatives, has returned to her home at Kansas City, Mo, declaring that Topeka is the only place in which to live. --- The Tuskegee Band, Orchestra and Glee Club will be the attracting feature for Topeka on July 3rd, at the Auditorium. This great musical organization comes under auspices of the Kansas Ave. Department Y. M. C. A. This promises to be the greatest attraction of the season. Thee Shamrock club was entertained on May 20th at the parsonage by Mrs. Green. After business was over the club enjoyed the good things prepared by the hostess, who is an ideal entertainer. The club closed with their annual picnic at Wilson's Summer Garden Tuesday, June 10th. Miss Hortense Olympia, the bright little daughter of Mr. J. H. B. Taylor, was the guest of the Oriental Art club on a trip to Kilmer. She is one of the most interesting children in the city, and her sunny disposition and pleasing manners have made her a favorite among a wide circle of friends. --- One of the prettiest and best plays in the form of a cantata was rendered at Saint John A. M. E. church Monday evening under the auspices of Mr. Robert Floyd and Miss Zephyr Turner assisted by a chorus of forty voices, and the saying that the "goddess of melody is under a dark skin" was proven true. --- At the rally at St. John A. M. R. church last Sunday the different clubs raised $110 00. They now have over $1,000 00 in the treasury and expect to put in the foundation soon. As the people have collected the money for this purpose we think it is best to carry out the diet at once, for it will encourage them to go further. There is a race, I demand over the country for barbers, and we cannot see why our voting men do not not busy and be in this trade. We have several clues in show that are in all fields and cannot be supplied. Hadley and Bob are 517 Kansas avenue, are in need of a first class barber. Dr. A. L. Hawkins of Ft. Scott, and Dr. R. E. Smith of Parsons spent the week in the city, the guest of Mrs. Lee Anderson. District Superintendent R. H. Wade will organize a Sunday school at Oakland school house Sunday, June 22nd, and earnestly request that all persons living in the district be present, and also that as many Sunday school workers from the city, who can make it convenient, come out and assist. Take Oakland car and get off on Belmont avenue, where vehicles will be in waiting to carry them to the school house. The Kansas State Medical Board met in a three days session this week and out of eighty-one who took the examination nine were Negro doctors and all passed. The names and the schools are:—L. N. Bass, Iola, Meharry; A. Porter, Kansas City, Meharry; J. E. Strain, Kansas City, Meharry; A. L. Hawkins, Ft. Scott, Meharry; C. M. Wilson, Hennessy, Ok., Flint Medical, New Orleans; R. E. Smith, Parsons, Meharry; W. L. Ross, Chattanooga, [Tenn., Meharry; and our own J. L. Ransom, Topeka, Kansas Medical College. --- Little Miss Eva C. Atkinson, who is making her home with her aunt, Mrs. E. D. Wright, 123 Van Buren St., gave a birthday party June 3rd. She was eight years old. (Those present were little Misses Lucile Porter, Dores Atkinson, Erner Lee Andrews, Cecelia Atkinson, Bertha Diggs, Hazel Atkinson, Helen Millon, Masters Jearl Porter, Thrdordo Allen, Delico Atkinson. The out-of-town guest was Miss Fay Powell of N. Lawrence. At five o'clock a dainty luncheon was served in the yard. Every child was given a souvenir, a small fan with pink and blue ribbon tied on the handle. All went home rejoicing. The little lady from Lawrence went home Sunday morning. --- Twenty-seven members of the Oriental Art club met at the Santa Fe depot at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5th, and took a north bound train for Kilmer, Kas. They were met at the station in Kilmer by Mr. Homer James with a hayrick for a conveyance. They were carried to the beautiful farm which has a large magnificent mansion and the yard is clustered with a beautiful grove and fragrant flowers of various kinds. Miss Alice James, the hostess set a strong pace for the other members of the club when it comes to high-class entertaining. Everyone enjoyed the great feast that was spread before them. It was very clabortate and highly palatable. When they returned to Topeka they were singing high praises of the trip. The club feels much benefited over the splendid outing. The big rally and basket meeting at the Third Baptist church last Sunday was a grand success both spiritually and financially. In the forenoon Rev. Ward of North Topeka, delivered an excellent discourse, and in the afternoon Rev. G. W. Henry of the Second Baptist church delivered the message in a fervent sermon and several other ministers were present to see the work well done. In the evening the pastor, Rev. W. W. Russell, had to tread the wine press alone but was equal to the occasion. The various clubs, named after the large cities of the country, made excellent reports and one hundred and sixty dollars ($160 00) was the net amount raised. The Chicago club, Mrs. Alice Buford captain, raised $35.45; the New York club, Mrs. Bell, captain, turned in $10 even; the Denver club, Mrs. Anna Noble captain reported $17; the Kansas City club, Mrs. Mary Anderson captain, turned in $27.05; and the Topeka club, Mr. Joe Clemons captain, reported nine dollars, while other club turned in good reports, bringing the amount up to the sum above stated. Rev. Russell is well pleased with the day's work and the members and friends of the church are rejoicing with him. The McKinley School. The 1913 graduating class of the McKinley school, North Topeka, had their exercises at the "B" St. Baptist church on Wednesday night, May 28. A large and attentive audience was in attendance. The play rendered by the class was the court scene from "The Merchant of Venice," which was a grand success. Prof. John L. Harrison, principal of the Washington school, made a noble and excellent address to the class. He also presented the diplomas to the folling wives: Victor Mundock Anderson, Laloy Whibam Anderson, Gorotha Kuruline Brown Ernest Griffith Hall. As an W. Douglas, McKinley John W. H. Algenthia J. Vince. The class was blue and white. "There is an excellent with our great leader," which the great class will ever remember and cherish in their hearts. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS YOUNG DOCTOR MAKING GOOD Dr. E. A. Harris of Springfield Mo. son of Dr. J. M. Harris, Sedalia, Mo. is one of the young Negro doctors of the state of Missouri making good. He enjoys a large practice. He has one of the best equipped and best loca- ted offices in the city. He is just completing his new, strictly modern residence at 1015 Center street, at a cost of something over $3,000. The doctor has the confidence of the best citizens, white and colored, of Spring- field. It is only an example of what a young man with push can do. The doctor was recently elected a trustee of Geo. R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo. YOUNG COMMENCEMENT AT QUINDARO The commencement at Quindaro last week was a great success. Much credit is due the superintendent, Dr H. T. Kealing, A. D. Griffin, president of the trustee board, and Mr. Cyrus Lindell, business agent, for the manner and way they handled the exercises, which continued through the week and were well attended by the citizens of both Kansas Cities and from different parts of the state. A large pavilion was erected for the occasion, in which were demonstrations of the various trades and departments each evening. The students covered themselves with glory by the manner in which they took part in the exercises, especially the demonstrations. Gov. Hodges addressed the students Thursday, commencement day, and it must be said that it was an intellectual feast. He did not play to the gallery, but gave them good, wholesome advice, and admonished them that no person could be successful without push and energy. The most unfortunate thing that occurred was a storm that came up in the midst of the talk of Gov. Hodges, causing a little excitement, but we're sure it had no effect on the impression made on the minds of the students. Dr. W. T. Vernon also addressed the students and commended the new board on the great improvements made since their appointment. The program as a whole was a fine one and the music could not be excelled. DIRECT FROM AFRICA. Mr. Arthur Jordan, brother of Mr. Josiah Jordan of this city, and cousin of Representative Robert Stone, who has recently returned from Liberia and Sierra Leone, West Africa, will speak on "Winning Souls in West Africa," at 8 o'clock Sunday evening at St. John A. M. E. church, corner 7th and Topeka avenue; at the Kansas Department Y. M. C. A. at 404 Kansas avenue in the afternoon, and at Shiloh Baptist church, 12th and Buchanan, in the morning at 11 o'clock. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., of Washington, D. C., wrote as follows after Mr. Jordan spoke in his church to a large congregation: "Washington, D. C., May 19, 1913. "To the Christian Public, Greeting: "It was our pleasure to have our brother in Christ, Arthur Jordan, a returned missionary from Africa, with us at the evening service yesterday. The story of his trip to and from the Dark Continent and his labors there, were full of interest to us as our sympathies go out to the people of that long neglected land. I trust that our brother will receive the 'God-speed' of the churches, as he returns to his family in the far West. "Yours in Christ, "WALTER H. BROOKS." "Pastor 19th St. Baptist Church, Washington, D.C." After Mr. Jordan visits his family at 1822 Melvia street, Berkley, Calif., he expects to return to work with the Ku tribe of Liberia, Africa. He has gotten a Rescue Home proposition under way for colored fallen girls at Stamford, Conn. Mrs. H. J. Meyers of 17 Somers St., Brooklyn, N. Y., is secretary and treasurer of the home. Both of the above lines of my stony work are absolutely works of faith, as no Mission Board is standing behind him. Mr Joseph Robinson and will start for Mary the Oldenburg up to be home next to absence of Our Wouldn't meet of the through the paper and would give too fear from them to letter for other late at any time. ANDY WALLACE SHOT! W. M. Morris Dangerously Wounds Young Pressman Whom he Believes Killed His Daughter. Yesterday morning the city was thrown into a tumult of excitement when the news went out over the city telling the story of the shooting of Andy Wallace, a young pressman employed at the Trapp Print Shop, 113 East Eighth street by W. M. Morris, a watchman at the Santa Fe brass foundry. The shooting is the outgrowth of a belief by Morris that Wallace murdered his daughter. About twelve months ago, Mabel, the 15-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Morris, disappeared from home on Sunday evening, and she was noticed by several people in company with Wallace, and she was not seen again until a week later, when her remains fully clothed was taken from the Kaw river, near the Sardeau bridge. This coupled with the fact that the girl's watch was found in a pool hall where the young man was employed at the time lead to his arrest, and nearly a year later he was tried in the district court and acquitted by a jury. Mr. Morris believes Wallace guilty and yesterday morning as he entered the printing office where he has been employed since a mere lad, Morris strode into the place behind him and fired three shots, two of them piercing Wallace's body through and through and the other hit Mr. Charles H. Trapp, the proprietor of the establishment in the fleshy part of the leg. Morris then went to police headquarters where he surrendered, and Wallace was hurried to Stirmont hospital, where at this writing he is reported as being in a fair way to recover. Both parties are well known and respected citizens and the affair is deeply deplored by the entire community. Mr. Morris is in the county jail awaiting the outcome of the young man's condition. Hon. Cyrus Lindell, business agent of Westuin University, spent several days in the city this week. Mr. Isaac James, of Kansas City, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright one day this week. Mrs. N. Clark Smith and Mrs. Lloyd, of Wichita, were guests of Mrs. Taylor Reed one day this week. The ladies were here to attend the Chiles Williams nuptials. Dr. Anthony Hawkins, of Fort Scott, was in the city one day this week taking the examination before the state medical board. While here he was the guest of his cousin, Mrs. Dennis Ray. Mr. John E. Roundtree, who has finished a law course at the Howard School of Law, at Washington, D.C., is expected home today or tonight, according to news conveyed to us. There are many friends in Topeka who will extend a glad welcome to this young man. ```markdown ``` Miss Bessie Buckner, one of the popular young ladies of the city, and Mr. Samuel Jenkins, an industrious and hustling young man, were united in the bonds of holy wedlock this week. Then many friends wish them a long and prosperous journey on the sea of life. Editor Nick Chiles us headed for Enid, Okla, where he will appear before the United States District Court Monday as a witness for the government in the prosecution of a gang of grafters for using the mails to defraud. He will make other Oklahoma town while in that section. On last evening Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Buford, 1827 Van Buren street, entertained a few friends at whist. A repast of ice cream and cake was served. Those present were Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Wade, Mr. Shields and Mr. Dussey. The latter with Mr. Walker won the honors. Furnished Rooms. When in Topkai and want a neatly furnished room, call at 113 W 100h St. Mrs. B. P. Austin, Prop. Room by day or week. Standly first class. PARLOON, M. to and from to well as all and to Raven event tally for do time to sell. No to expired lover to to do Addres. M. A. BORSEY CLAYTON. 52, 53 Mon St. Parsons, Kansas. If you are a conant reader of a printiser you will not be be ing the times. Keep posted "APEX" THEATRE 302 Kansas Avenue. MOTION PICTURES 5c----ADMISSION----5c H. O. ABBOTT M. A. OGILSVIE FRANK R. WILSON ENING SHOWS..3 3..REELS..3 From Meadows of Gold 3--EVENING SHOWS From Mead 3--EVENING SHOWS--3 :: 3--REELS--3 A Meadow Gold Butter Purest of cream, ca oughly pasteurized, s this the best of all sweet and good. Packed fresh from the odor proof packages t ness for you. rest of cream, carefully selected, thoroughly pasteurized, skilfully churned makes the best of all butter, always pure, neat and good. ucked fresh from the churns in patented proof packages to preserve all its good for you. Purest of cream, carefully selected, thoroughly pasteurized, skilfully churned makes this the best of all butter, always pure, sweet and good. Packed fresh from the churns in patented odor proof packages to preserve all its goodness for you. Ask Your Grocer for Meadow Gold Butter Its flavor wins favor. Topeka, U. S. A. MRS. O. A. FAYLOR'S LUNCHEON. Series of Social Functions in Honor of Miss Chiles Closes in Grand Stok The prettiest and most elaborate of a series of social functions in honor of Miss Arnicholas Bates occurred Saturday of last week at the beautiful home of Mrs. O. A. Taylor, 1515 Van Buren street. About thirty richly owned ladies enjoyed Mrs. Taylor's hospitality, and all declared it the most unique and original of the functions given for Mrs. Chiles, the color scheme of green and white was carried out in the lunchoon which was the feature of the afternoon in fact it was the finest that has been spread during the present social season. Cut flowers and sweet peas were artificially used in decoration and added greatly to the beauty of the scene. Mrs. Anna Garrett of Kansas City, was the guest this week of Mr. and M. L. F. family and Mrs. Nick Chiles. PANEL: A little girl from ten to twelve years old. Nice long for practicing. W. came early and went out car. "It must hurries up his flight into the room on come early and at car. If you a constant reader of The Plant detect m will not need to ask the day of the day Ios keeps up his flight The promise that the event are anticipated. 1 U. A. GRAHAM K. K. PINKSTON J. M. WRIGHT 127 West Railroad Street. SHERMAN TROPTER, Prorrietor. BOARD AND LODGING. DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 812 Kansas Avenue. Phone 3494. When in Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) — CALL IN CONNECTION. Meals at All Hours. Hone Douglas 4145. When In Kansas City and in want of a nice room call on Mra. Hine Roch, 420 East 6th street. DID NOT START THE TROUBLE! Rev. Wm. Alford Denies the Charges As Published by Un Last Week. Himporia, Kansas, June 9.—I wish to correct an error which I find in an article in the last issue of The Plains dealer concerning the Rev. Wilson of the Carbondale Baptist church, and myself, pastor of the St. James Baptist church of Emporia. I wish to say that to you, dear sir, and all who read your paper, that the statement which appeared to the effect that I started trouble in St. James Baptist church is a false statement, and I also wish to say that Calvin Word, and T. Cheatum, two of the deacons of St. James Baptist church, whose names appeared in said article did not know the contents of the letter sent to your paper. The trouble mentioned in said article was a personal matter between the Rev. Wilson and Rev. Alford, in which the church and deacons should not have been concerned. I am sincerely yours. WM ALIORD, P. O Box 125 Pastor St James Baptist Church COLLEGEVILLE, JANUARY Rev D A Jefferson, Mr. G Baskell Misses Lottie Cartwright and Ida Hunnigan are delegates from the Macdonald Baptist church to the State Sunday School convention at B Y P U, which meets in Wienna, Kansas, June 17th, and will leave for that place on June 16th. Mrs Sille Martin is on the list Cain—Hannigan. Miss Stella Cain of Pittsburg and Mr J B Hamigan were quietly united in the bonds of holy matrimony on June 2nd, at the home of the bride's parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Cain, in Pittsburg. The happy couple immediately departed for this city, where the groom had in waiting for the bride a nicely furnished home on North Santa Fe street. They were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. In the evening of their arrival about twenty-five of the friends of the happy pair gathered at the home and a very enjoyable time was spent. At a late hour ice cream and cake were served. We wish the new couple a happy and prosperous journey on life's sea. Rev. P. D. Skinner is able to be out again after a few days' illness. Mr Wm. Gilbert, Jr., and Robert Strunger, who have been attending the Topeka Industrial Institute, have returned home to spend the summer. Rev A D. Jefferson, Rev. J. S King, Rev Brutt Dodd, Rev. Barnes and W C. Gregory attended the National Sunday School Congress at Muskogee, Oklahoma, last week. The C.C. band rendered a musical program at the Old Fellow's Hall Thursday night. The band is made up of young boys, and are rendering one music for ones so young. Mr D B Hurrigan is manager and Claude Skinner is director. The program rendered at the Mace- jona Baptist church on Thursday and Friday nights of last week for the benefit of the Sunday school was quite a success and too much praise cannot be given those who were on program. Of special interest was the old song Thursday evening by little Jina Gilbert, "A City I'm Away" she was remeted to sing again on Friday night and did so, rendering Which Way Did My Mamma Go?" Rev. White of Muskogee, Okla., is on the city conducting a ten days' revival at the First Baptist church, better known as Sardis. Much good is expected to result in the way of lifting humanity to a higher plane Rev P. D. Skinner is the pastor The following delegates left Wednesday morning for Guard to attend the S. E. District Sunday School Convention and B. Y. P. U—Macedonia; G. Blackwell, Lalhe Teal, Beatrice Maddon; Mt Canaan; Clarence Maddux Bertha Roberts; First Baptist; Mrs. Beasley, James Thurman and Rev Stratford. Rev Chas. Teal of Independence, was in the city last week The W. M M S, Mrs. M J Rur- on, president, held an unusually in- teresting session Sunday The Mite is growing Miss Otis Murray, James Murry, George Martin and Mead Jones, Alice Harding, Grace Starley and Ann Ramsey joined the A M P church last week Mr Peter Baker, of Sain Joseph, Mr. is the pupet of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Christiansen Rev C. R. Runyon, Mrs. Rae Collins and Miss Citysolt H Rau- son returned from the Horton District Conference and Sunday School Convention reporting a pleasant and profitable session. The First A. M. E. Sunday school broke all records in point of attendance Sunday. Mrs. E. J. Penerson is superintendent and Miss Byou Collins organist. Mrs. Vernal Barnett is assisting friends in Kansas City. The five class leaders, Bros. J. F. Malone, Frank Christman, William Nelson and Mrs. Anna Bedell and Mrs. E. J. Pensiston will terminate a class rally on the 22d. The pastor will present a suitable prize to the winner. Mr. Wiley Lloyd, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens is very ill Mr. and Mrs. Lester Washington, 1621 South Eleventh street entertained their pastor and family at 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday Mrs. Bessie is young but knows how to entertain. All are glad to see Mrs. Rebecca Gillam out and well again Mr. Mitcham, the author, from South Dakota, spent the week in the city looking after his book, "The Conquest," which is selling rapidly. He owns 500 acres of land in South Dakota. His sister will arrive here this week to the charge of the sales department. The A. M. E. Sunday School Convention convened with Rev H. S. Horns. We correspondent was able to be present through the entire session, and a more business-like session we never witnessed. The delegates seemed deeply interested in seeing that everything was carried out in a business-like manner. We paid strict attention to Presiding Elder Taylor and could see in him a man of genius, and one that the great A. M. E. church should feel proud. Prof R H Wade, district supermier dent was also present, and in him the Sunday school has a tireless worker and a man who will advance the cause of the church and school We were introduced to the visiting delegates and noted among them a counterance that marked future history of the Negro in America, both in Christian circles and the general uplift along all lines. Rev J M Brown is another distinguished churchman who took a very active part in the deliberations of the body. He is a powerful speaker and is accomplishing much for the race and church The trio who furnished such classical music for the convention was greatly appreciated by all. Miss M A Johnson, superintendent of the primary department is a woman of exceptional ability, push and energy and she has elevated the standard of her department. Misses Crews and Mrs Gate-skill were visitors to the Howell-Barns wedding as well as Megatee to the Sunday school convention. Mrs Lallie Lamberson and daughter, Miss Willa, of Tapela, were the guests of Mrs. P M Phillips at 116 Riley street during the convention. Miss M A Harding and Miss Rozella Erp were in attendance on the convention from director 447 the Convener from Sanction City Mr William Taylor, of the Manhattan commercial club, has been called to Washington, D. C., by the death o. his grandmother. While in Iopoh one day last week we had the pleasure of meeting Rev H W. White, who is now presiding a church at Athens. He says that everything is moving nicely along all lines and that he is highly pleased with Athens and her thrifty people. We also met Dr W T Vernon, who had just arrived in the city from the Southland. We extended an invitation to the Doctor to be with us again on the First of August, which he gladly accepted. Dr Vernon is one of America's foremost educators and his presence among us will be a rare treat. Dr J. W Brown, a former K S. A. student and a graduate of the veterinary department, visited us last week. He is principal of the animal husbandry department at Tuskegee. Mrs. Levi Pitts who underwent an operation at the hospital sometime ago, and was not expected to live, is able to return to her family, who are retiring. Word has reached the city telling of the death of Mrs James Books of Great Bent Mrs Books is very fine in Manhattan who are bowed in sorrow with her beloved relative who mourn her remise She was a dear wife and loving mother May prey upon her soul. J. S. A. will soon have her commencement A host of friends will soon depart for their respective homes and may joy await them and grant them a safe return. Rev Hone has opened a office at the River Island district. Normal of Rogers, Nowata, Craig, Tulsa and Mayes cocuntles, which will be held at Claremore, Okl., the county seat of Rogers ccounty, 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. H. 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, Brids, 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 cent stamp, and we will send you absolutely free our illustrated catalog. Humania Hair Co.. Kansas City, has accepted a position with the Manhattan Interuban railway company. Miss Isaabell Carroll, of Topeka, is a visitor at present with her aunt, Mrs. Allen. EMPORIA, KANSAS The Saint James Baptist church is progressing nicely under the passionate of Rev. Wm. Alford. The church is now completing the basement. The Mission Circle is doing a great work under the leadership of Sister Panny Stafford Club No. 1 held a social at the residence of Sister Harrison Friday evening on Cottonwood. The members of club No. 2 agreeably surprised Mrs. R. A Jordan Monday evening at her home 300 State street, who will soon take her departure for her new home in Kansas City, Kansas. Those present were: Rev. Alford and wife, Bro. Henderson, Sister Ashley, Burns, Canfax, Thompson, Gaydon, Booker, Davis, Cheatman, Rav, Buffkins, E Wilson $250 REWARD! Frank Jennings is Wanted Badly! --- 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 porter, junior 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 strifezling funds belonging to the the Mason's order which had been intrusted to his care. 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Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agree. Write or life; nature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota. By order or the BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Fred Roundtree. Union Coal and Feed Co. E. E. DAVIS, Proprietor. All Kinds of Chicken ...Feed... ...Ice and Water... Furnished on Application. Home Phone W 626. Bell Phone West 3136. The Knights and Ladies of the Orient A Trial Is All We Ask. 1839 QUINDARO BLVD. A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying Partial Life, Stick, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of death. No home-loving man can afford to be without Life Insurance. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. FARMS 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 Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man where ONLY crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Logan county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $10 TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate. If you mean usual press, write 519 Kansas Avenue. Topeka, Kansas OUR MOTTO: "Prompt Payment of Claims." JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARL McNEAL. National President National Secretary. S. E. CAREY. Attorney at Law, Russell Springs Kansas. MYirst Published in The Topeka Plaindealer, May 80, 1913.) Case No, 37,918. Bheriff'a Sale Notlee—(On Aliad Order of Sate.) SHERIFF'S SALE. "In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. ‘The National Council of the Knights and Ladies of Security, Plaintiff. u ,_ Fs E; Barnes, John G. Cooper and ‘Cora T, Cooper, Defendants. By virtue of an alias Order of Sale Issued to me, out of said District ) Court, in the above-entitled action, I ‘will, on Monday, the 30th 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 bid- der, for cath in hand, all the follow) ing-described real estate, to-wit: Lots 389, 391,393,3950n Polk St, except the east 105 feet of lot 389 and the north elght and one-third feet of the east 105 feet of lot 391 on Polk Fatetg in the City of Topeka, Kansas, ‘except the right to the owner of the excepted part of said lots to use the north ten (10) feet of the rear 45 feet of sald lots for the purpose of a driveway and the maintenance of a private sewerage across said 45 feet, lying and situate In the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, The above-described real estate is taken as the property of said defend- ants, and is directed by said alias or- der of sale to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said alias order of sale. L, L. KIENF, Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas, Ferry, Doran and Dean, Attorneys. SO ra ee ete a PUBLICATION NOTICE. Edwin R. Bennett and John I. Dan- by, if they are alive, will take notice, and if they ore dead, their unknown heirs, executors, administrators de- visees, trustees and assigns will take notice that they have becn sued by C. E, Streeter in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kunsas, to quiet his title av against them to lots 368 and 370 on Michigan Avenue, in what was formerly known as Jenkin W. Morris’ Addition to the City of Tope- ka, but now as in Oakland, Shawnee County, Kansas, ant to bar them from ever setting up any lien there- on or claim thereto adverse to him, and that they must answer the peti- tion filed by him as plaintiff in said action in said Court on or before the 28th day of July, 1913, or sald peti- tion will be taken as true and judg- ment will be rendcied against them accordingly. MATT CAMPBELL, Attest: Mainaff's Attorney, Cc. W. BOWER, Clerk of the Distiict Court. (SEAL) PRATT. KANSAS, Mr, John Fleming, who was very ick so tong, died recently, He leaves & brother and many friends to mourn his departure, Mra. J. W. Porter fs still very sich, Mr. Bert James, one of the best young men of this acction, was in town recently with 2 Joud of hogs. Little Opal Smith, who has been on the siek hst, is some better. Mrs, Ramsacy went to Hutchinson Jast week with Mir, Taylor, She ree ports a good time, and says If you ure “blue” xo to Hutthinson, Rev, Payne, presiding cider of this district for the A. M. E. church, held his District Conference in this city May 27 to 90, It wus a grand rue. cess, one In which the spint of God scemc to move upon the hearts of all these rpeeent, Mr, Virgil Bright cared a wagons load of pleasure sechcrs to the Fish hatchery, All seemed te enjoy the trip immensely Among the crowd were Mrs, Lee of Winfield and Mr. Glover of Wichita, Mr, M, Jonex of Wichita war a Alsifor in the city Sunday. Pratt haw agam been blessed with: a pocdt rain, which makes the farmers feo} jubilant, The Sewing clicle of the A. M. gi church mct with Mita. J. R. Ramsey May Sih Mr G. W. Vox went to Kansne City recently on an instruction trip with Dow Stuart, ene of the oblvet porters an the rrond, | If you ue in the habit of heing up to time you read The Miindealer | If you are nb constant: reader of The Plone tier . om wall rot be be | ‘lis eihns an eered ' Eat or Sleep? then... Wher in Mae Cry at want Fret chiew -vivies and a fue pings ta stop, cali on Mrs, Josephine Daves, BIT Mpneeta avenue, Kaneus City, Kan-re, KEEP A RECORD. Many farmers set out trees each year and in a year entirely forget what varlety was set there. They bave to wait until fruiting time and then guess at the name, A good way is to write down the date when set, variety of fruit and exact position, some- thing Nke this; March 1, set apple trees, Jones’ nursery, back field, Grst row, first alx trees, Northern Spy next two, Fallawater, etc, Then you have the exact data, Beats guess: lng of forgettlog.— Farm and Fireside, THEY THREW AWAY CASH. Seld Bull Before Learning His Vales From His Daughters, ‘The bull when bought muat be judg ed by bis breeding, conformation, ete.. but his real value fs uot known until bis heifers come into milk, It fs the opinion of the Natlonal Stockman and Farmer that when a dairy bred bull ts purchored be should be kept tn the herd until bis helfers become produ cers, So to do may result in retaining bin at the bead of the herd or, if sold. dn giving Lim ap extra value—this fn ense he proves to be na xuperior animal A writer telle of bin experience, and from It the leasun can be drawn, He presents the record of fils dairy for the year 1012 and then says: “Near and at the head of the lst are the coma Besule, Lou, Lappie and Olga, half sisters, They are atl cows that guve over 2,000 pounds more than thelr dams, and we sade the fatal mistake of slaughtering thelr sire because he was fo cruxa, The bul? did not cost a great den} of money when we bought him, but we niuat nchnowledge that it cost us no little worry to hold him aud finally bad some ribs loosened at bis in stance, then decided to do awny with him, and did—one of the mistakes of our fe, for had we known then w bat we do now it would have takeu thou- snndu of dollira to take bim from the farm. We should haye kept him had we been compelled to build a stone wall around bim to keep him {p con- trol. Later we bought as much of that blood fn a alre ap we evslé peasibiy get, and white wo bove Ss: c= 730 pest of bis value, except from the looka of the calves, we paid mrny times the price of the original bull,” The soll cannot continue to | produce good crops if you take off all of the vegetable matter | and return nothing. ALFALFA AS A MILK MAKER. Comparea Favorably With Timothy, Cottonseed Meal, Wheat Bran, Eto. An [Ninois experiment station test showed that with an acre yield of four tons of alfalfa hay and one and one- half tons of timothy, the timothy worth $10 per ton, an acre of alfalfa wos worth $0844 more than an acre of timothy In milk production under the conditions of the experiment and with mitk at $1.30 per 100 pounds. The New Jersey station concludes that to feeding value three pounds of alfalfa are equiralent to one of cotton- seed meal, Where alfalfa was texted agnlost wheat bran and dried brewers’ graln the saving In cost of milk wis 12,7 cents per 100 and 23 cents per pound of butter, The milk value of an acre of alfalfa was $74. Loretta D, the great Jersey cow tht beat the world’s record at the St. Louls world’s fair, wan foil nifalfa, as were other cows that helped to make dairy history, Bear Down; Up Goes Post! A New York correspondent of the Farm Journal nye: ‘The WMustration shows a simple, ef- fective and very conventont Smpte- inent for pulling up posts when remov- ing an old fence. A stout pry has two round fron artns at- tached to Its end, The Iron has tts ends turned In and drawn to a point so that it can be driven inte the post. when the late “-™ & A stout pry has two round fron artns at- tached to Its end, The tron has tts ends turned in and drawn to 9 point fo that it can be driven into the ‘post, when the Int “Sd & ter can hy pulled up with ease, If the fost fu large the arms can be sprung part so that the polnts can be driven In on each aide, ‘The lever should be suctently long and strong, and the leverage blow may be a xepirate short tlece of wood. For the Sake of the Young Pigs. Plenty of exercise In Impegtant for the prosnant xuw, It should Te fintst- ed upwain and prosied In the way the breeder flaky best ailipted te his sil: uation. A Linge pasture iy net alw ips avatlihte, but the bremler mag neeure results by atran,die the house at one eusdet the hag lot and the foedang teor at the ether ender by ghing the swe water fi sneha way that te procure I they VID be competed ti walk seme istic a muanber ot tuned ete Tay Colin's “Raine a Ata tha What Ads the Clover Freld, Megnert Gilines of clover eney net he otie me goa te ta pee sald or a setsites tia bathe een. the proper Neder beetorte Glove be trata ae were an teil woes Ete uptl t He ef gamit Hester te mate + Ms Peet dla thet of a few but tet We eds ot sean) tiene at etewer Med May aM KEY cr re a etorer ol h plot Jows Mores stead SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. evening, May <oth, at & oclock the commencement exercises were held, and a large and appreciative audience witnessed the following students re+ ceive thelr parchments: Vence L. Franklin, Carrie C, Ingram, Bernice E. Layton, Mayme E. Young, Cerne- lius IL. Diemer, Hilma E. Jones, Mor- ris L. Wilburn and Lionel J. Tyndall. Rev. Brooks of the A, M. E, cchurch, who presented the diplomas to the classjdelivered a very instructive and interesting address, The class and audience, after the closing of the ex- erciscs, were entertained by the pas- tor, Rev. J. M. Harris and members at the Pitts Chapel, corner Benton avenue and Pine street. Previous to the evening of the High school commencement program the atudents of rooms Nos. 1, 2,3 and 4, Lincoln rchool, rendered ood pro grama, which reflected much credit upon Instructors and students. All the school entertainments were highly enjoyed and uppreciated by parents and friends as was shown by the large attendance each evening. Rev, P. C, Danforth spent more than a week attending the Gencral Assembly which convened at Mar- shall, Tenn, He also visited at Bowl Ing Green, Ky., Providence, Ky., and Evansville, Ind, and other places, He delivered a sermon Sunday even- inge at Dr. Simpson's chhurh to 500 people, also lectured at 3 p. m. on, “Cuba” and at 6:30 addressed the Christian Endeavor, This trip was a very pleasant and profitable one for Dr. Danforth. The Women’s Musical and Literary club held a very pleasant meeting at. the residence of Mrs. Smith. A large number was in attendance, all enjoy- ing a delightful afternoon, as well as an excellent menu. The next meet- ing will be at the rural home of Mrs. Jessie Chamberlain, instead of Mrs, Vinctnt Foster, Unfortunately Mre, Foster was called to Kansas City on account of the death of her brrother- in-law, who was killed in a wrech. Election of officers will be one of the features of the next meeting. Misses Larkle and Laura Burnett are spending the summer at home after being away during the fall and winter, which they spent visiting and traveling. They remained in Saint Louis until the holidays; thence to Chicago, Omaha, Neb., where they viewed the remains of the tornado, St, Joseph and Kansas City, They are now at home to enjoy a nice quiet usmmer and rest. The marriage of Miss Hazel Bur- nett too Mr. Brooks was quite a sur- prise to many of their friends. They will make their home in Oklahoma. May thei married hfe be a long and happy one. Miss Adela Coker and Miss Mary Adams have returned home after, in a very creditable manner, completing the Normal course at the George R. Smith college, Sedalia, Mo, Their orations were splendidly written and well delivered, Mesdames Alice Jones and Emma Marley attended the commencement at Geo. R, Smith college, Sedalia, Mo. Euchd Chapter, 0. E. S., held its annual service last Sunday at the C. I’. church in the afternoon. The Roy- al Patron, William Smith, conducted the exercises. Deep and instructive pupers were read by Miss Adah Ful- bright, Mis, 1. S. Smith, Mrs. Bertha Vulbright, and Mrs, Clara Mitchell, R. M, A pleasing instrumental num- ber was given by Miss M. W. Ans drews, vocal solow by Mrs. Bertha Fulbright and Mrs. Jamey Andrews, These were greatly enjoyed by all, | Together with their regala and and) beautiful flowers the ludies mide a pieht fovely {o behold. | Mrs. Emma Kennedy of Kannsas City came to witness the graduation ; of her cuusin, Mise Bernice E, Tay ton, and Was house guest for a Weck or) more with her aunt, Mrs, Ne G. Tae] jon, Mis. Kennedy was a very wele || Come Visitor In our city, and: her}! visit Wad enjoyed ax much by the] sitivens as the hereelf, | ‘The graduates were the reapicnts Ry ROT ee wa Jere oe CORB CANTON. ILD YNOLS. es Wilton, pate ir chive uf the Mi Camu chureh, pre whed % See sed dy The hare wes crowded to Tl tallest ene seaty H] test ues The peuple worked and erected a boy. of Gad." BAT, nd HERA BPE ee Se i i ee = BG a. at ON TAs Ani Leer a be y Rg / P a ™ id as 4 P a, By Me. nr , aay, Je A! yw’ | Spare a” if ll Sd 4 z ? ~~ Mrs. A. M. Pope—Turnbo Results of “ Poro” Treatment. 1) i. Y ERAS NS (OD Te aia es / 1TEGE” “p@RO COLLEGE, Largest Gillnge ofita kind in the ye kee 190 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, E's ame ‘OUR OUARANTES 5 ; sg bara Tahe tm Poet ned cores Won ox cubilia. 8 Shee ak of the perahae ® iy HELE, owl En rn TP oo 3 a fi mae re » ee Sa bai Be eet oe j BE - r : rtd crea. F b rn ae F 5 <a aa i oe Pe Ye et Te p ‘ta bene spacer oO bate oie aad a ay, a at ; Ks RAMs) corre oe teeny Se EC 8 Sa Eh He brought out «me very interest: ing points. tIwas the very thing for the people of this city, as they are very much in need of a place in which to worship God. That the words he spoke wall not be bhe the seeds sown in stony ground is the devout wish of many, but will be hke the seed sown an good so1l—bring forth an abundant harvest; that the young people will take an interest in the matter and start something that will lead to the creetion of a ‘house of worrlip. Remember the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh: blessed be the name of Him, for we know not the hour shen He wall call us to reward, He giveth us strength and health to mahe our means and we should divide them with Him. Ob, WAL for Him whose will is strong, Me suffers, but He will not suf fer long; Ne sulfers, but He cannot suffer wrong. We accordingly invite you to at tend our scrvices: Sunday mormng at 11o.m. and 8 p.m. B.Y. PU. at 3pm ‘The Children’s Day program at the Mt. Carmel church will be held Sune day, June 15th. ‘The colored people are coming inta Canton from all pots leoking for employ ment. Thete will be enough Negroes in Cunton an shart ta run thar awn husiness, such ue radming houses, cafes, ctv, a well as far work for the professional men--liwyere and does form, dentists, ete. Mis, Blanche Brown is in the city for a few days vacating rdativer, Teat deally tue thet Canton can't fuinish hot) or cife accommeda- tions for cur people? What about this, citizens? The ball gavon bg the Tiger Laly* dub at the 1. O. hall was largely: attended and an enopatte tine had by the guests, WICHITA, KANSAS, Mra. We 1. Paths, of Aelury Fark, Nod ae vecitings Mae. OE Hall, Mrs, LW. Hl and mothe, Mie. Woo Matha for the summer, Mee BOP Tht and Mis POW ital pntertancd for Mr, and Mrs. Milton Mery, Ma, und Mer, Charles Price and Min, Wo Barks Mi Tony: iid Just etarned ftom Suut Chare, sit Dour sath he bedley woot omens Mon fee Vivant, Was siluable proerts were cived M fey vis ane af Widuta’s host sean nen. bong Caplosad by thy goregne meetin gin cl tk We ll wish the Be een oa dhe Meet 1 gc ant geaet te from Mine rb as He Pyatme tf baa tte vo dare en 1 , va teat er f£ Wiebe det predict Both mide a2 cove pets anne et thee Wet ta oat » thera. ate poyt HME Wore Wad. NOTES CF NEGRO PROGRESS A Negro real estate concern has beeun an $80,000 flat an Memphis Tennessee, oo The Yale Lacksmithing Company fs @ prosperorus Negro loch+emathing: und Qeetrial supply firm of Sant Louis, Missouri, wile At a meetirg in Memphis, Tenn, Count of Calanthe of Tennessee, the ptrensuner reported “ever $15,000 in each" in the exchequer, oe The colored business men of Chi- fears recently met in the Hotel Maker to further consolidate busmess rela stots amenge Negrees and to give aad to members cf the race, oe ‘The National Nome Buiders Army asa Nopro real qstate erganization Of Austin, Teams, Hy purpose 1s to siad colored pecple te buy homes in the city and country.” It recke bua. hese net only un ite own town but many town or part cf whe county aes, ‘Ve Gdd Pellows Hall Arsoriation Huildors, cf Washington, 1, CO, who ewn a F060 Odd Pelows Hall ain that aty. has recently made pubhe the follosinge financial statement for ite past years In hand begining of ISI, S2105 26, ceeepts for the year, Shte jy total teeny ts anetudiny Jakeuce tor 18t2 $Ta80n, expendi Taree fer the seen, Ve b2es Laban on bard, 1008 25. ai The Negices of Warhingtoa, be, have a tak ef thes awn ft war opr Met Dt ard ge te be hrawa ie the Paturtitad Savings Bank Che metitaten sas cipaiccd on the eth of Felruniy, 1b 4 mn tne oftee of the Pabercrs aad Mecha Realty Co, ST erentine loth of & eo ou, rhates salad at Tl each There rhares vere all rere week from! the tate Ol ethatienten INDEPENDENCE, WAND AS Me ri date oie at the rerideme 2 OMe Cherter Ae Maris, T17 Wert ape tO Cpr © bate hes hust ow Mot ag Mee tweety Mee tee Cn at are Mr Peahalle Reiger, of Cateye Pee wet vader 8 oO team aed the v4 erating, way ron 8 fg sre ane ty « x Woe Clue ard es arregs a ™ , sans » feet ata we dey ati dew tyme hte Dont You Know Oot ng rere was GUESS UES SEFVICES NO the Negrocs of Kansas City and the Southweet as their one best protees tion when It concerns Real Estate In- ‘vestments or Employment as this company makes a specialty of handi- ing Real Estate and Rentals as well ‘4s finding employment for Negroes. In the part three sears the Afro- Amerian Investment & Employment Co. hax sold more homes and found more cmployment for the Negroes ef | Kansas Ctly than all the other offices combined. The Afro-American Investment & Employment Co. has the most deur- j able list of houses for sale or rent to Negroes, orery one who buys a hare | oF a business has full protection when at comes to getting the lowest price and terms, making out the legal papers and arranging payments ang interert zo that they can be met with- out any hardship on the buyer. Employment for Home Buyers. 1f'a man buys a home or rents from the Afro-American Onvestment & Employment Co, he can ret anrared that he will be kept etcadily employed. at good wages. If a man buys a home from the V Afro-American Investment & Ex- pleyment Co. he will be taken eare of when it comes time to have bis mortrages renewed or if he “wishes to borrow money. No White Agents Can chow you as complete a lint of Real Estate for sale to Negroes ap the Afro-American Investment @& ployment Co., neither will they give you the protection in buying or in keepmeg up your payments after you have bought. The Reason In Tecause the Afro-American Invest- ment & Emplsymient Co. makes a specialty of selling und renting: homes and furnishing employment to Ne- itroee and the white company simply maktt a deal with Negroca once 1p awhile ax aside fseue and is not bothered whether you are satisfied or not or whether you pay out cr lone out. \ Record to be Proud of, .. Tho Afre-American Investment & Employment Co. hus been doing busi- ness in Kansas City for the part eight scare and) {n that time they bave Fold hundreds of homes and placed thousands of men and women in good positions, And’ of all of the many komen. sold.” the company has fers- closed but one mortgage. Of the many customers who have bought homes through this company not one has been allowed to pay one cent more thon the original price asked by the owner. The Afro-Amem ican Investment & Employment Co. wunranteca their prices on property to be as low an any other agent's op. the asme property. The Employment Department Ts a medium by which the hest em- ployers get In touch with the best ser vante. And is no longer looked upos as the place where the Ward ta Please employer gets unreliable servants and the servants gets robbed of their money. ‘The Afro-American’s plan of a jek now and pay when yeu have earned the meney has made many friends fer the Employment Agency. The Company is preparing a very devirable hist of homes for sale in the near future, Get intouch with them and you will be pleased with thete way of doing business 2310 Lydia 8-room modern brick, full fee large rooms and halls, in good eon tion, large level yard 35 x 150. Thie will'muke an ideal home, as this part of the city is high, commanding a view of Greater Kansas City. For quich rule the price has been reduced! to $5,500 Rents for $30 per month. 3101-1103 Michigan Corner lot, 50 x 125, with 2 frame houses, f-room and 6-reom, This is fine investment. Price $3,500. Chicken Ranches Onn Strange Line, 10c fare, 2 acros of ground, 5-room house. Price $2,000. Quindare, Kansas., 1% acres, ¥ Linche from Western University, Pre $450. . | I bloch from Rosedale car line, 1° nere of ground, 4-room houre. Priee $1,500, 272) Norton, 4robm cottage. Price $80 2315 Woodland, 8-room modert, Teich Price $2,500, Any of the above properties will be scld ‘to responsible people on Dasy Terms, Call at office and ect complete fist «@ houses for sale and rent. WRO-AMERICAN INVESTMENT & EMPLOYMENT CO., OTL McGee Street. Ifome Phone, Maia 7555. Bell Phon eMain 251 We have several good farms fer ete so See WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE Thave und your Pumade. Its the dest thing Lever used for making curls fur he smooth, f have net nimsdee ny fit bottle, bat can Kee wonder cess, Wries Mra Louise 1 1 ageg os Linville C, Try Feud Wat Pomade for hart stubern aed acenly herr and Pode ttoy al White Stan Letion for theeuta Mesh sae sein gaat tor tom Be wire ge sot dee senate (Leora Msuiiotod Py the © or sao Marian ¢ any aus, Clears f cor doe rem a atte Me Bunch Tb te reas a ate tab bh pean eg de pt “ Mottin. Moo Mn ‘ ‘ soo te de tha rete das oat see ' aR Ho. bos Mas ant we bie Tul at Babehe ab dee cotert. aaments, ni : | i . WEIR. KANSAS. | KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. THE WICHITA A. M. E. leor Chienwo where she and ate lence ae .2.hlCUe ae § Me. O, A. Stewart got badly hurt Tune 6th in a fall on the rocks tr Barrett's No. 7, but no bones were broken. There is a young preacier in our eaty who Is a widower, We hear that wedding bells are on the eve of ring: fing out glad tidings. He must be alt wight for he has seven little children and he needs a mother for them, Ur. D. L, Borders who conducts a little business on W. Main St, seems to have bad tuck. His place was en: tered by thieves for the fourth tlme since Jan. 1. The loases have been ‘trivial Misa Lola Coker, Mrs. Lulu Wash- ington and Mra. S. A. Kinnell left on 1th for Galena as delegates to the Inetnet Sunday School Convention that met with the Mt. Zion Baptict ehurch there on the Ith Mra. Mary Aughtlaw, who has been HM so Jong, had a relapse on the $th and at this time is very low, Mr. Jesse Giles made a fying top to Kansas City last week, Mrs. Rebecca Woods is indispoted with a very patnful bol on her rmizht ar ' The st John Baptist church in ay regular meeting un the vth voted ta: ardain Res, J Uo Gunner the foorth | sundiy in June. 1 SALIN (A. A ANS (Ss, b+ HOH Wilon read a very inter: sssting paper on “Hsdrametia At- tended with Eclampsia. Tolliwed by Hemeplegia.” before the Saline Coun. ty Medual soenty, of whi te ka member, Such (dees are vary Eare, the doetor said, and many cl prav- Tittomrs have never seen abe se coms plicated Mis Ophelia Henderson, oN Tifth St, whe has sufercd for the Past wesctal years, has successfully undergone two operations for telat She ts up and wetting along fire, Dr. Wilion is the attending phy ican, The St. John Baptist Sunday school Zave an excellent: program sundays ayght at the church A large crowd wag present and all seemed pleased at the worth of the children Mos Bertie Dandridge teft hast week for Arkansas City, Ras, We are glad to know that there are some colored gurls attending the euniner school ui this city The Knights awl Daughters of Tas bor and the Star of the West Tent No, 18, will go to Alnlene where the annual sermon of the order will be preiched Sanday Me Harty Youn and Mr Blacks well of Abilene wete stsitors in the city last Sunday, The Dunbar Art club met at the zesideme of Mis, John Henderson, After business was ever a two-cuurse Incheon was served. {This was the closing meeting of the club for the summer Mr. Bruyhs and son are very dl at at ther home. We hope they will soon recover Mr. Sam Travis has bea coutined to his bed, but a much better, Mr Herbert Hunt left la-t week for Kansas City. The MOE. chuich rendered 4 swell program on Sunday afterneon and a large crowd way prevent. Mra, Malnl Crews and little daugh- ter returned home lust Mriduy atter a two weeks’ visit with her mother The St John cncle met at Mrs, doe] | Freeman's residenve on N. Srde Stf. At members were present. The time was spent in business and tt aoctal]: manner ' Rev Bates preached an able ser-f mot Thursday ight of last week tof, a good congregation. Miss Freda Snuth of Abulene was a sivitor recently with Miss Jenme}, Bowell Misys Mury Banks has returned |: from Topeka where she attended the] Topeka Industrial and Educational Initatute, She is home to spend the wuTmer Mr, Will Hawhing left Tuesday fog]: lowa. The char of Samt John Baptist church Js making gieat progress in]. ainging, Whey were called to sing at the white MoE. church last Wedaes- |: Jay night ARKANSAS CUP. BANS AS, Rev. G. W. Perkins, who went to Muskogee, Ohla, last werk to attend the National Baptist Sunday School Congress, returned bast Friday even: ar and iepotts a grand time Mr, Nathan Oldham, who had about regavered from 8 spell of archness, has hala relapse and as vety atch at this writing, Mer J Buratt whe has bean cone fyed to bes raom with an attash of thegmatiom for two ween, le sore. what improved. Mr HA, dohnson spent sunday a, Wintild dhe rains whieh we are new having satyt avabe blaghbesry puchia very uot a few days at Mr Wilham Wests ninth of the cits Mise Jenme Harper, who wee ree ported some Detter het week, has taken a relapse und has beet tuner to the Asylum at Winfield KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. J Mrs. Rosetta Wilson, 044 Freeman has been authorized as agent for The Topeka Plaindealer, to solicit busi. ness In Kansas City and other points. Mrs, N. Robinson, 1044 New Jersey uvenue, is one of the most fashionable dressmakers in Kansas City, and has some of the best trade In the city. She ts a lady of splendid ability and well thought of in the community. Postmaster Chiles of Kansas City, is making good and keeping his office right up t> the standard and for reason of his good service we hope to xee him retained in this office. Mr. Joha French, one of the mail carriers on the rural route out of Kansae City, is one of Wyandotte county's successful men and f¢ doing fine. | Mrs, Luella Bille ta conducting a fine confectionery and lunch room at W. Us Quindaro, Ras, She fs enjey- nye a yrood trade and Ix a successful rustness woman and is making good Rev. A. Gilbert of St, Lous, Mo, ko Rev. Wo Sampson Hroohs of the ame place, attended the commence- nent exercises at W. GL Last week. | PITTSRURE, KANSAS. | OMr Ida Marshall has returned ff: ma teasunt visit at Joplin, Mo. Mer. dee Clay waa dea the aty hast week on a visit to hia aistet, Mrs Leese Starkey. Mr, Thos. Starkey went to Eipona hast Week en busines Tittle Irene Smith is on the sack list at this writing. MrT OR. Miter, who lives two males weet oF Pittshang, 6 ane of the prosaioaa farmer< of this section He has two of the findst mules a man ares to see Mi Thomas Starkey hag made exe tensive improvements on his property this sprang an dat Looks very pretty. Mre Olver and duushter of Weir: were guests of Mrs Oliver's sister, Mis Ct it, thre week, | LENCOLN. NEBR AUSI A. | Mia IM. Woods left List Sunday for Wichita, Kans, to attend the an nual sesvion of the Grind Court the atnusl sermon of the Kaughts and Daughters of Tabor will bbe held fat Mt Zion Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:0 u'loch. AL mem: bers are tequired tu take notice Whe Konchts and Daughters of Ta- bor will hold a plete in the City path con CE" atrect on June 2th, All ate invited to take an outing with then. Mr. Dave Stewart, formerly hea t- waiter at the Lindell hotel here, has accepted ao stnular position with the Henshaw hotel in Omiha He will fuave thia week for his new postition, Childiea’s Day evetcnes will be celebrated at Mt. Zion taptist charen next Sunday night. Mt. Zion Baptist church is prepare ing for ther July ith payne. The annual sermon of Lebanon lodge will be Peld at the Masome hall Sunday, dune 22nd | PAOL LL RANS bs, Rev BOR Ress and Mitty Edith McPherson were in attendance at the District Conference and Sunday School Convention wiih met at Man: hattan last week, | dohn BE. Lowry who has been at Lawrence the past sear attending the State University, came home Sunday to spend hin vacation with his par- ents, Mr and Mis. dW. Lowry Mise Alma Porter, who has heen steitings Miss Zola Lowry, left Tues. day night tor her home at Okmulgee, Okla She was accompanied by Misa Lowry who will viut several weeks with her Tom Martin, who killed hia broth. e1, John Martin, at Ovawaterme fast February, was convicted of second degree murder in the district court last week. The fishing party which went to Wea last Saturday was compoved of a jolly set. A sumptuous dinner was versed and about twenty pounds of fish were caught, Mrs. Amanda Maylor, with her two daughters, Misses Mary and Alma, have gone ta Burhngton, Towa, for an extended visit with her sister MAPLE HELE RANA LS. | Ned Seoot and ron of Pasta at. tended the Children's Diy program here lost Sundsy evening, Solomon stanley went to Topeka Sunday morning ta see his son who " suk there Mr. and Mrs, Bailey of Eorten [spent Sunday an the city, guests of Mies Tlora Bradley The Children's Thay peortam here Was well ittende db and the alnl fren ahd excellently, Mrx Jubn Olver, mother and estes ter wire tn Puxiee Last Sutundiy ate tending 4 funeral Chirency dates af MeParland was a Sundae siettar ar the city Mra. KD. Onicer of Paxico spent Monday here with her sister, Mes, MW Het Mr. Edw Tarrar and family. of Keen, spent Satday here Rev, BoC Duhe preached here last Sunday THE WICHITA A. M. E. DISTRICT CONFERENCE! y aly cntertains Velegates. ; The Wichita District Conference .jopened their annual sesston | i]the Bethel A. M. E. church Tuesda morning, May 27, Rev. J, S. Payne ,| presiding elder of the district calle {the meeting to order promptly -{9 o'clock, The appointinent of com | mittees and election of officers, fol lowed by the annual sermon deliverec {by Rev. J HE. Nichols, of Hutchinson, | completed the first days’ session. tn the afternoon the Sunday Schoo! department convened at 2:30 with Mrs, Hattle King assistant district superintendent, a8 presiding officer, Tapers and discussion of same; the election of officers and the appoint- ment of committees marked the clos ing of the first session of one of the most interesting Distri¢ Sunday School Conventions fa the history of the district. | The evening <ertice apened at 8 oelach with song and prayer, Wele came address and responses were sriven in behalf of the conference and He departments, A Masterly sermon wae dehyered to the vast and ap. wneiative pudince by Reve Co Ac Willams, of Saint Paul A. MEL eleach of Wichita. second Days’ Session. ‘The second days’ se<ston was opened wah devotional exercises led by Reve, J. W. Krisel and 3, W. Thomas Papers on the conditions of the people in the district and the weans of impreving the methods of tanning the church were well dis. cussed hy the mémbers of the con- fereme, A sermon by Rev. F. Scott followed with the benedition closed the meeting, ‘The Mistrict Sunday School Con- vention opened with song and Uible meditation by Rev, We R. Richard. son, The papers were principally composed of topics that are met in the average Sunday school. A query box was instituted to an- ower and assist the severgl delegates with questions that confront them mn their individual choals, Adjourn phe nite. The evening program was under the auspiees of the Allen C. LL Leacuy. The annual addiess was lehvered by Mr. ‘thomus Glover, of Wichita, district superintendent, Special mu-ie by a young peoples* thoir tiained espectully for this oe. pasion and papers and discussions fused the evenings’ meeting. Third Days Session, ‘The closing: session of the District Yonfereme was occupied in papers hat had not been read and report of he gaanial and several other com. uittees. The election of delegates 1 the annual conference and a ser- non by Res. W. oR, Richardson, losed the final session. Henedtetion. A Bible meditation by Rev. FL P. tiventee opened the session fullowed } papers of merit and discussion of ume featured in the program, A eport on the part of the committees n resolutions and finances were re- eived = The election of officers ree ulted in favor of Mis. P.O. Milfer, f Wichita, as distrit superinten. ent Adjournment, Jj Thursday night was devoted to the radustion exerenes from the eachers’ traning institute with o rogiam in keeping with the occasion, \ class Yo ten members received tplomas as maths fo completing the purse, The services were conducted y T. W. Gannaway, district super. itendent of truming department, Vriday Morning. The Allen C. E. League closing revting convened at 8:30 with de- ational exercises led by Rev, FP, reenlee, Interesting papers were rad and discussed by the members f the consention, A report was re- pived from the different comumittces, ty, Thomas Glover was re-elected spermiendent of the C, EB. Leaves 1 the district. Adjournment. S MAURICE JONES, §ICHISON. KANSAS. Mi George Sullvan, of Ft, Dodge, fawa, is the zuest of his parents, Mr, and Mr We. Sullivan on Division shiver Mrs Tenme Blake, Mis, Lulu Per. ter and Mia, Salina Kelley went. ta Wichita on the 9th to atteud a meet. vag of the Grand Court, Me Richard Hunn, who has been connne fin 4 hospital in Kansas City is expected home ene day this weeh. Mee Julia Mae Hall ie numbered among the aich, Mt» Slump returned Sunday from Oatahoma, where she had qlored a savceseful tot af shoot, Mra. J.D Colbert entertained on Wedmadsy im honer ef Mi, Colbert, of C dumlas, Mo, who is sieiting his nother, Ma. J, 1. Colbert. Varrtous games were indulged in until a late hour when the hostess served ou dainty repast, Miss Hattie Ingram left Sunday Why Not Let.... ’ —_ YOUR—- Z Prescriptsons ? He has pleased the best Physicians in Topeka for 15 years. Take your next one to the big, fresh stocked Drug Store at 404 Kansas Avenue. Phone 4211. ~ for Chicago where she and Mr Fletcher will be united in marriage They were school chums and we fee! and hope that the union will be a happy one. Mr, Fletcher taught in the Lincoln building for years in this city and made many gckd, warm friends. Several years ago he was made a Icerk in the Chicago post- office, where he haa made good. His bride is one of the state's most highly ‘respected and accomplished ybung ladies, and we wish them 2 amooth voyage down life's rugged stream. Eighteen young people enjoyed a most glorious outing Decoration Day at Doniphan lake. The day was spent in fishnig and boating. Miss Emma Matthews chaperoned the party, Miss Winifred Morton has returned after completing a successful year as teacher in Sumner High school at Kansas City, Kansas, | Mr, Virgil Baylis ts a graduate of the great Western University also Miss Chol Pyles, of the State Normal oth have returned for the summer. The concert given by the Junior tholr of the A. M. &. church was Wu‘ke a success. Mes. liza Hyston, aged 71 years, led Sunday at 3 p.m, at her home f a complication of diseases, JOB PRINTING The | Plaindealer Wants Yours