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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER RACE PRIDE SAVES MUSKOGEE BANK Negro Institution Endangered by a Law Suit. When a Run Started, Wealthy Men Among the Blacks Hastened With Money to Deposit and Reassured the Depositors. --- THE Historical Society State House Fifteenth Year. No. 26. RACE PRIDE S MUSKO Negro Institution by a Law When a Run Started, Wea Blacks Hastened With and Reassured the A special to the Kansas City Star from Muskogee, Okla., under date of June 18th says: Pride of race and determination to show that Negroes could show business courage equal to white people saved the Peoples Bank and Trust Company, strictly Negro bank of this city, from ruin, and it is running today as usual following a stress that would have wrecked most any bank in the state under similar circumstances. A suit brought by one of the stockholders started an internal strife within the bank that leaked out and started a run. This forced the bank to close its doors. Then the state bank examiner took charge and the bank remained closed all day while anry depositors stormed the outer doors in an effort to get their money out. Meetings were held in every Negro church in the city and the Negro ministers preached on the subject of the bank. They appealed to race pride and to cool judgment. They pointed out that to get panicky and draw out deposits meant to break the bank, sure. For the bank to fail would be a sad commentary upon the Negro as a factor in the business would, a thing that the Negroes could not afford to have happen. The Negroes were advised to let their money stay on deposit and put in more. This had its effect. While the bank's doors were still closed on Negro merchant stood in front of it with $5,00) in a bag stating that he was going to deposit it. Several others with big rolls joined him. In the meantime the officers and stockholders of the bank, all Negroes, were busy. The bank examiner demanded an assessment of 100 per cent on the capital stock of $25,000. This was promptly met, and the Negro financiers piled on top of the assessment $75,000 more to show good faith. With the permission of the bank examiner the bank was reopened the following day. Another crowd had gathered, but these were depositors trying to get their money into the bank instead of trying to draw it out. The bank had sufficient cash in its vaults at that time to pay every depositor in full, but the money was not demanded and the bank was saved. Resolutions from Twin City Baptist Ministers Alliance. Kansas City, Kas, June 23, '13.. To the President and Board of Directors, Peoples Bank and Trust Co, Muskogee, Okla.: Whereas, we have received the intelligence of the heroic stand and most manly efforts of the citizens of Muskogee and patrons of the Peoples Bank in saving it from ruin and shame. Whereas, this act of loyalty as elicited by the Negroes of Muskogee showed race pride, business tact, energy and determination in perseverance to succeed in the commercial world. In view of said facts, recognizing the severe strain under unfavorable conditions and the miraculous salvation of this bank. Do it resolved, that as Ministers assembled at the Metropolitan Bap. tist church, that we hereby commend the Negro Ministers and race leaders for their words of cheer and advice from pulpits and churches, and the intense loyalty of Negro merchants and patrons to rally at a heritage to the sable sons of Ham who will dare to do and succeed. Respectfully, Missionary Baptist Ministers Alliance of Kansas City, Mo., and adjacent towns. REV. D. B. JACKSON, REV. J. W. HURSE, REV. E. A. WILSON, Committee. FIFTY YEARS AGO AND NOW! What Has Emancipation Done for the Negro Economically? Ida C. Craig in National Review. We live in a commercial age, and men are prone to measure progress in terms of material development. The question, what is he worth transcends the question what is he; and if the the Negro is to be counted as an important factor in American life, among other essentials, he must have economic strength. Under the system of slavery, economic advancement, from the enthralled was impossible, for the clothes he wore did not belong to him, the house he lived in was of necessity another's. He received no pay for in fact he was his master's property. Under such conditions, the actual possession of property was impossible; may more, the Negro was entirely without a sense of value and monitorship. From 1619 to 1863, the Negro was worked for the economic development of others, while he had filched from him the honest product of his toil. Through the sweat of his brow the South was made to blossom like a rose and the whites of that section reaping the fruits of his labor, lived in opulence and reared their families to refinement and culture. When the Emancipation Proclamation took effect in 1863, the freedmen presented a sad picture of want and misery. They were not only without food but protection, and the sudden collapse of the rebellion, making the Emancipation a universal fact was like the shock of an earth quake. Those freed were afraid to work for their former masters, because they thought that they might some morning awake and and themselves again in slavery. The whites were afraid to hire them, as it was generally thought that Negroes would not serve them faithfully as free laborers. In this unsettled state of affairs, the race made its entrance into the ranks of free and civilized men. It could not be expected that such a vast and complicated machinery would work without friction and most assuredly it did not and does not even today. While legal slavery has been abolished, it has left behind however vestiges in debt and penance and convict lease system. Today, the Negro is the most excluded, the poorest paid and the least protected laborer on the American continent, but in spite of these handcuffs he has not only earned a living, but has actually accumulated some wealth. Four million and a half human beings, ignorant, penniless, without food, without shelter, many without employers, living in the midst of a people hostile because they felt that their human property had been forebly and wrongfully taken from them, would have so weighed and burdened a less virile and ambitious people that retrogression and not progress would have been the result. At the time of the emancipation ninety-nine per cent of TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JUNE 27, 1913. the race in the South were field hands or servants of the lowest type. Today, among the bread winners of the race,there are 950,000 farmers, 90,000 teamsters, 33,00 saw mill employees, 20,000 nurses, 21,000 teachers, 28,000 porters, 15,000 clergymen, 14,000 maisons, and 13,000 dresssmakers. Pause on every hand in this fair land, proud Ethlope's swarthy children stand beside their fairer neighbors. The forests flee before their strokes. Their hammers ring, their forges smoke. They stir in honest labor. Fifty years ago these people were not only landless, but were themselves assessed as real estate. They have gradually and constantly increased their land holdings until today the aggregate acreage of their possessions is equivalent in area to the six New England states. Of the 950,000 farmers, 25 per cent own their farm property, and in 1910 the total valuation of their farms was nearly half a billion dollars. The total wealth of the race is considerably above that figure. Negro wealth is not only individual, but in a measure enters that higher field of economic development, known as cooperation, we find first evidence of this form of wealth in the church, where as in the days of slavery, the Negro church was only spiritual in its opportunities since emancipation the race has acquired millions in church property and has shown in this manner its power to carry forward organized efforts. Through the medium of the church, the Negro supports wholly or in part 200 private schools, and maintains various charitable institutions, such as 130 hospitals and old folks homes and 500 cemeteries, aside from contributing largely to miscellaneous charity. In freedom the Negro has made provisions for himself against sickness, accident and death, by establishing beneficiary and insurance societies some of which are doing an immense business. In addition to numerous small co-operative businesses, the Negro is making some ambitious attempts such as the establishment of a fullfledged old line life insurance company with a capital of $100,000, several manufacturing and mining enterprises, and has to his credit at least forty banks in various parts of the country. In spite of the exclusion from higher forms of labor, in spite of low wages, in spite of higher rents, in spite of often being forced to pay more for his goods than other Americans, fifty years of freedom have enabled the Negro to advance from being possessed to possession of millions of acres of land, from being homeless to the ownership of thousands of homes; many palatial and modern in every respect, from working as a slave to the employment of thousands of laborers in his own business enterprises, in short, from an utter ignorance of all forms of business to successful management of many large commercial undertakings, that considering the social group upon which he draws would reflect credit upon the greatest captains of industry. More About the Colored "Frats!" From The National Review. This Rho Omega (?) fraternity at Lawrence, Kansas composed of some of the colored students and a whole bunch who do not attend the University has already begun its iniquitous work. It is not only closing the different white flats to the Negroes where in many of them the Negro boys are no longer allowed to work, not only has it made the Negro student body the laughing stock of Lawrence, but now when school has closed and the degrees issued a wholesale "flunking" has taken place. All the past school year, the Rho Omegas (?) like the grasshoppers had a good time. They danced and played their time away. They worked for from $1.00 to $200 per week with board and then gave fine parties, paying $2.50 to rent full dress suits, 50c and $1.00 for cabs, $1.00 to $1.50 for flowers, besides other small expenses, not one or two but a series of these parties, neglecting all their studies. There was and could be but one result, failure. One student in the senior class from Kansas City, Mo., also a party-giving Rho Omega (?) found that he did not have enough credits, and made a flat failure, and will not receive his degree for at least a year, if then. Another senior, who lives in Lawrence and belongs to this "jolly bunch" also failed. Do not think that these failures were due to prejudice. It is not true. These failures could have been averted. If these students had been enough interested in themselves to have gone in and seen Registra Foster, a very splendid courteous gentleman, they could have found just where they were short and could have cleared up all deficiencies. But so intent were they on having a good time that they never considered their own graduation. If we had time, we could take the school record of these Rho Omegas and with about five exceptions show the most miserable record of failures ever recorded at Kansas University. Some movement, some club movement is necessary at the University to bring the colored students together. To develop the social side and to help develop the intellectual side. But a series of dances will not do so. If there is one thing on earth that was conceived by the cunning brain of the devil, it is a public dance hall. These dances cause more ruin and send more young people to torment and shame than any other cause. This is an appeal to the mothers and fathers of the colored student body. You can stop this condition if you will go to Lawrence next year when school opens, see conditions for yourselves and whip your children into line. The colored students can remedy this condition if they will and next year, knock this Rho Omega foolishness higher than a kite. Let them remember that they owe something to posterity, and that they have no right to make the prejudice any more rife at K. U., when they leave than it was when they entered. All credit is due Miss Hazel Schloss, A. B., who finished in the college department, Miss Marie Overstreet, who has finished in the college and in music and Mr. Gray, who finished in pharmacy, and strange to say these three brilliant Negro students were not followers of this frat outrage, but attended strictly to business and made good. The Review does not want to create the impression that any attempt is being made to break up the Rho Omegas or even dictate to them. We merely want to prepare the colored people of Kansas for the inevitable, so that when these things come there will be no need to say that it is all due to the white man's prejudice. We want the parents of the colored students at K. U. to know that when out of your sons or daughters comes home and his made a number of "flunks" and tells them that these "flunks" were made because some particular professor is prejudiced, that they are using this prejudice scheme as a subterfuge behind which to hide their own short comings. It is a fact that there is some prejudice on the part of the white faculty, but any Negro who devotes his time to study and hardwork, who goes into each class room with well prepared lessons and is ready for each examination, and makes a creditable showing can kill every bit of this prejudice in short order. It has been done and is being done by a few faithful, hard-plodders. On the other hand it is much easier to go to a big dance and card party, neglect lessons, flunk and then cry "an old prejudiced teacher" than it is to study organic chemistry, college algebra or French. Whenever you find a K. U. student whose by-word is prejudice, you can safely say that that student has made a number of failures and is a Rho Omega. RESIGNATION OF REV. E. ARLINGTON WILSON Metropolitan Baptist Church Loses Brilliant Young Pastor. To the Deacon Board, Officers and Members: Truth, Mercy and Gruece be unto you. First, permit me to thank our Heavenly Father for you. My heart's desire and prayer to God is for you always to be active and ever abounding in the works of the Lord. It has been nearly sixteen years ago since I came to you as your under Shepherd and Angel of the church. You were then scattered and some of you divided by petty envy, strife, jealousies and confusions. It was through the Providence of God that at such a time that I was called to you as leader and Shepherd of the Mock. Amidst averse criticisms and misrepresentations, my career with you has been one of peace, prosperity and happiness. From a membership of 116 on the roll and less than fifty in regular attendance at the time we came to you, from Sunday collections of $6 and $7 respectively, we thank God today, that we have lived to witness the return of every member that left this church as a dissatisfied faction prior to our pastorate. With a membership of 500, a band loyal and true, too strong to be broken asunder by the wolf or hirelings of the flock. At times with fightings within and fears without you have marched steadily on, one in hope, one in faith, one in doctrine and one in charity. You have run well, some have been called up higher, others have been hindered, some have fallen by the wayside, while a few are yet skulking about the camps seeking whom they may devour, but our God is leading us on. Your unstinted support, hearty cooperation, earnest prayers, words of cheer and your faithfulness have given me courage in the hour of trials and made it possible for me to leave you as master of the situation and pastor of all the people. Your words of praise and noble defense of my good name and character over and above the vile epithets and slanders of base and deceitful men and women, have made it possible for me to be honored at home and abroad and to further prepare me for a life of service both to God and man. Forgetting the past, with your faces toward the future, continue to press forward under the banner of the "white plumed Captain of Calvary." Therefore, my dear beloved, with malace towards none, good will towards all, friend or foe, I herewith hand you my resignation as pastor of Metropolitan Baptist church to take effect the first Sunday in July. Commending you to the care and keeping of Him who hothest even the ravens when they cry, praying that you may ever think on that which is lovely, that which is kind, that which is just, holy, good and true. The resignation was not accepted by the congregation, but was laid on the table—Editor. DR. F. G. SNLLSON'S Bride Resided in Lopeka While Her Father Was Pastor of St. John. Stoubenville (Ohio) Daily Herald-Star: The marriage of Miss Blydina Nancy Snelson, 18, second daughter of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Snelson, pastor of Quinn A. M. E. church, Stoubenville, Ohio, to Mr. Harry Edward Lovette, 21, of Carnegie, Pa., second son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Lovette, substantial citizens of Carnegie for many years, was quietly and daily celebrated at the parsonage with only the contracting families present. Dr. Snelson officiated. The bride was radiant in delight and the groom was triumphant in nuptial joys. The wedding march was played by Miss La Ursa Waterloo Snelson, who recently graduated from Wilberforce University and for whose special happiness the wedding had been set for this date. The bride was elegant and beautiful, clad in a wedding robe of white charnuse silk, with draperies of old lace and pearl bead trimmings and the groom was faultlessly attired. A reception and shower party was tendered the bride-elect Friday evening and happiness and cheer abounded and many tokens were showered upon her. A joyous wedding breakfast and a drive about the city were features. Sunday evening the nuptial party attended divine services at Quinn A. M. E. church. A grand reception will be tendered Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Lovette at their new home in Carnegie, and they will leave Sunday morning to enjoy the honeymoon in Toronto, Canada, Detroit, Mich., and Cleveland, Ohio, where their friends wait impatiently to Price $1.50 Per Year. honor them. The long list of bridal gifts will be published after Mr. and Mrs. Lovette return from their honeymoon. Kansas City, Kansas Women. Kansas City, Kansas Women. YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION NOTES. (By Lydia C. Smith.) The purpose of the Young Women's Christian Association, Fifth and State Avenue, named the "Yates" Branch in memory of the late Mrs. Josephine Silone Yates, is being achieved. Notwithstanding the fact that it was opened late in the spring season, the women got busy and soon had our Association rooms in order. Since its opening on April 21 it has been doing the real work of the Y. W. C. A., and has succeeded through "Him" who said, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." The Y. W. C. A. activities include the physical, social and spiritual development of our women and girls. While we have not a fully equipped gymnasium, through our Department of Hygiene and Physical Education headed by Mrs. Thomas H. Dickson and the young and aggressive women of that committee our Association women have been given opportunity to play croquet and for other out of door sports including systematic tramps and picnics. Through Miss Sarah A. Chinn of this committee, the "Yates" Association women and girls of the Junior Department will be privileged to use the Allen A. M. E. Chapel Swimming Pool. In next weeks' issue of this paper we will tell you about further plans. The Y. W. C. A. Bible Class met on Monday evening of this week and enjoyed an interesting review of the lessons of the past quarter. The Camp Fire Bible Class has been delayed in announcing its opening because our girls failed to register at the Association. Girls, the General Secretary awaits you. Our office is open at 9 o'clock A. M. The Y. W. C. A. has a telephone West 1566. We had a splendid assemblage of women at our vesper services on last Sunday. Everyone enjoyed our lesson entitled "If God Penitual," and the singing was especially good. Many of the women and girls say "I like the vesper service, because it is like a real service." The Secretary was reminded of that verse in the Scripture "And I, if I be lifted up will draw all men unto me." Guts, come next Sunday at 3 o'clock. The service closes at 1 P. M. The first picnic of our Association is to be held, under the auspices of the Hygiene & Physical Education Committee, at Budd's Park on Thursday July 10, 1912. It is to be a basket picnic and every one is reminded to take lunch. Our members are inviting their friends to join us in this first outing. You are requested to meet with your respective groups at the Association rooms, 5th and State Avenue at 10 o'clock A. M. Members of the Y. W. C. A, desiring to go in with the first swimming party will meet at the Association building on Tuesday at 2 P. M. Let all of our women and girls come and join the Young Women's Christian Association and enjoy all of its privileges. It only costs one dollar yearly. Out "Children's Hour" is from 11 to 12 o'clock every Tuesday. Prominent among our out-of-town visitors at the Association this week were Mrs. E. P. Morehead, of Saint Lut. Y. W. C. A., Mrs. Minnie St. Clair, of Chicago and Mrs. Ella M. Gay, of Topeka, the latter was accompanied by Mrs. Mayme B Bradley, of our own Association. Come and be a Booster for the Y. W. C. A. Bible Class! Come and join the Culture club! Come and join the Camp Fire Girls! Who'll be a booster for the Camp Fire Girls Bible Class? Come and join the Y. W. C. A. Choral class! Come and join the Sewing class! Come and join our Physical Culture PASSING COMMENT BY JOHN M. DORSEY Strangers who land in Topeka and find their way to an "oasis" in this "dry" desert are assessed 40 extra in police court for their extra good scent in nosing out these places. In place of fining these people it would pay the police force to pay these people to get their knowledge of the ins and outs of the manner of locating the "forbidden land." --- A drunken colored man broke into a house by breaking out a piano of plums from a wind that by cutting his hand so that it bleed freely, leaving a trail of blood behind, was captured by the police put so many morgues ago, and the daily paper took occasion to emphasize the matter by calling them "great detectives." A school boy could follow a trail of blood and not think anything very wonderful about it. Because a white woman was struck by a punching bag that was the property of Jack Johnson, she sued Johnson for $25,000 and a jury of white men awarded her damages in the sum of $2,000. Just what damage was done to woman is hard to tell, for ordinarily a punching bag striking a person would not disturb a fla in his operations of diving, but any old thing was culine to file the golden sheets from Johnson's jeans. We sometimes wonder if judges and jurors really understand justice. There is a man in the Kansas state prison for the rest of his life, sent there on a charge of killing a companion by shooting him. There were two big bullets in the dead man's head and only one hole in the skull. The convicted man was so drunk at the time the crime was supposed to have been committed that it took at least three days for the man to realize the nature of the crime changed up against him. To put two bullets in one hole is the feat of the very best marksmen in the world, and the man that can accomplish this feat must have nerves of steel and strictly no touch of intoxication. Let that jury and judge put on their thinking caps for a few moments of sober second thought and see if this is not more than a notion as to the guilt of that poor man now behind the bars. --- Our local contemporary, the Western Index, has some very excellent editorial thought in its last issue, food for study and consideration. One says: "When the ministers, the churches and the Christian institutions patronize and support papers, whose chief business seems to be the destruction of all noble efforts and worthy enterprises, they are to be blamed more than such papers." This is a barrel of truth in a nutshell. Many of the men engaged in the ministry, while pretending to be engaged in the work of soul salvation, are really doing more, by their acts of every day life, to destroy the effect of religion than the men who live as they talk. The minister who puts on a sanctimonious countenance on Sunday and spends the other six days of the week basking in the sunlight of the smiles of every other woman but his wife, is worse than the thug who goes upon the highway. The latter takes only that which can be returned or replaced, the other that which can must be redeemed—character, the trade mark of a good name. When a minister gets to the place in life where he is regarded as a discoverer, a hypotrite, and is not wanted in the home of the members of his flock, his influence teaches only among those incapable of being deceased. When he arrives at that stage in life he is more apt to view the things of life in an observed light or through glasses that have long been situated in sin, and along this line our contemporary truthfully marks: "When you, by your patronage, influence, job work, etc., support a paper that spends the biggest efforts to tear down you, are sowing to the wind. When you pick up that paper and see in its columns darts, thrusts, incandescent, a superposition named at you, your family and the best interest of your face, you are reaping the whirlwind. Why fatter the dog that is always barking at your heels?" Many of the wolves in the wool of sheep, who read this are likely to say "Amen!" But if they will read between the lines they will find little succor or balm for the wounded soul, for no but a guilty wrinkle will take a voiled reference unto himself. The guilt within him wrings his conscience to confess unto himself that "that means me." The truth is the light and the light is the last thing on earth a guilty wrinkle wants turned on. Through our ministers, teachers and professional men who have free access to our homes at all times, manking should be lifted upward and not cast downward, but one hypocrite in the guise of one of these can tear down more in a moment than the gaints can build up in a life time. COFFEAVILLE, KANSAS. The delegates who attended the Southeastern District Convention sent to Galena instead of Girard, as reported in a recent issue. Miss Iva Jesse is home from school at Western University. The musical concert given by the G.C. band recently was a grand and glorious success, as a large crowd turned out to hear the boys. Very excellent service were held at the Macedonia Baptist church on the 10th Rev. Jefferson, the pastor, presented a wonderful service in the morning and evening around his hearts with his eloquence. In the afternoon baptizing was held Mrs. Stella Hunnigan, who attended the District Convention at Galena, stopped over in Pittsburg a few days visiting. Rev J. S. King, pastor of the Mt. Gunnin Baptist church, attended the Southern District Convention hall recently at Galena. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Buckner a free baby girl. Mother and late doing nicely. The annual sermon of the Knights and daughters of Tulare, L. O. T., was preached Sunday, June 15th, at the First Baptist church by Rev G. G. M. The sermon was very able and appropriately delivered to a large audience. The collection was $150.00. Mrs. A. K. Knight is touch im proved after a few days' illness. Mr G. Blackwell was a recent visit in Pittsburg. CHANUTE. KANSAS. Sunday, June 5th, was Children's Day and quite a success at Rev. I. Hammond's church. He was ably assisted by Rev. J. J. Watson. In the afternoon the little folk rendered a splendid program and in the evening the older ones assumed charge, and rendered the following: Music by the organist, Miss Etta Hall; solo, Mr. N. Campbell; declamation, Mr. Fred Goodseal; harp solo, Mr. J. B. Odair; music by the chorus; solo, Mrs. Fred Goodseal; solo, Miss Blanche Gaston; music by chorus; solo, Mr. Willie Washington; remarks by the super-intendent, Mr. Ernest Crith. They raised $23.00 for the day. Mr. Cecil Hail has returned from Ottawa where he visited a few days. Mrs. Lewis Butler was called to Ottawa on a sad mission. The stewardesses of the A. M. E. church gave a social recently for the pastor and raised $700. Mr. G. Landers has started a new restaurant on E. Main street. We hope him success. Mr. Anthony Ray and wife were recent visitors in Parsons. Miss Joella Johnson, Miss Grace Johnson and Miss Blanch Johnson attended the commencement exercises at Western University, and from there they visited relatives at Emporia and Ottawa. Mrs. Maddow, who was quite sick, is able to be up again. Mrs. John Dixon led a number of her friends—Mrs. Jerry Campbell, Mrs. Maud Dixon, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Mattie Campbell, Mrs. Henry Taylor, Mrs. Hattie Campbell, and Mrs. Ellis Dixon—in a surprise to her husband at his pool hall and there all enjoyed a pleasant time. Mr. Sam Tally and Mr. Jack Cown entertained Mr. Tommie Hall and wife, Mr. Green Ginston and wife, Mrs. Georgia Foster, and Miss Wiletta Davis at a five-course luncheon Sunday afternoon and all report a time. The people's here are looking forward to a grand work by Rev. Hammond. They are preparing for a new parsonage. All wish him unbounded strength and all stand ready to assist him in his great struggle. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Washington a nine ten pound girl The A. M. E. church raised $15 last Sunday night. ABILENE, KANSAS. Mr. F Helm of Wichita was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Frances L. was recently. Mr. R Travis and little daughter, Catiana, were recent visitors at Salina. Mrs. Lillian Sayers of Nicodemus was the guest of her mother, Mrs. F Lewis, the past several days. The annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters was preached here on the 15th at the A. M. E. church, the sermon being delivered by Rev. Scott. There were Knights and Daughters from surrounding towns, making the occasion quite auspicious. Mrs. E. Finch and baby of Salina were recent guests of Mrs. D. Curtis. Mrs. Mellye of Lawrence, is the guest of Mr. J. Williams and family. The Zlon Baptist Sunday school rendered their Children's Day program on the 8th. Farm and Garden HELPING CABBAGE ALONG. Fertilizers That Bring the Big Heads. Some General Advice. The soil for cabbage should, if posi- slide, be an area upon which a green crop, or a liberal application of stable Photograph by Wisconsin agricultural experiment station CARBAGE IN THE FIELD. manure can be turned under previous to planting in the fall. If fertilizers are used at planting time they should carry normal quantities of phosphoric acid and potash, but only a small percentage of nitrogen. There are two reasons for this: (1) A slow vegetative growth is desired at this season in order that the plant may be prepared to withstand the most trying period of the winter; (2) nitrogen, if applied liberally when the plant is small, will, because of its solubility, be lost, as the plant will not be able to use it as fast as it becomes available. Then, too, a liberal amount of nitrogen available at this period would induce a rapid, succulent growth, which would make the plants tender and unfit them for passing the severe weather of the winter. A satisfactory fertilizer for the planting season will carry $1_{1/2}$ or 2 per cent of nitrogen, 6 to 8 per cent of phosphoric acid and about 10 per cent of potash. This fertilizer should be scattered broadcast over the area at the rate of 1,000 to 1,500 pounds per acre—Bulletin United States Department of Agriculture. One Way With the Labor Problem. A good way to solve the labor problem which threatens to become so serious is to build comfortable cottages, provide conveniences for them, plant orchids, lay out gardens and employ a man with a fatality, one who appreciates the value of a comfortable home in addition to his wages. There is reliable labor for farms, but it is difficult to induce men to accept fair wages and live without home comforts.—Farm and Ranch. For San Jose Scale. Ground time is not as good as stone or lump quick time for making lime-sulphur wish but it can be used. In the relative proportion of time about one fourth and ball more thou oughtly. Use twenty to twenty five pounds time, fifteen pounds flowers of sulphur and ball for one and a half to two hours with enough water to cover. Strain and dilute to fifty gallons -Ohio Farmer DOLLAR IS NOT EVERYTHING. Every business former has to look out for the dollars. They come handy at certain times. But in looking at the business side don't forget to see the beauty of a fine posture or a well turned animal. There is lots of pleasure in handling good crops or good stock. Clover and Manure Are Partners. The belief that use of clover and manures or mineral fertilizers as two separate and independent schemes of maintaining the fertility of the soil has led to many wrong conclusions as well as badly depleted soils. These two must work together for good farm progress. Alfalfa For the Sile. Any crop of airlift may be put into the soil, but the first one is usually the best to use, first, it is coarser than the following crops, and, second, it comes on at a season of the year when there is more or less rain to interfere with during a crop of hay.—Hoard's Dairy man. THINK THIS OVER! One ton of butter contains 50 rents worth of fertilizer constitu- ents. One ton of milk contains $2.00 worth of fertilizer constituents. One ton of wheat contains $7.75 worth of fertilizer constituents. One ton of clover hay contains $0.05 worth of fertilizer constitu- ents One ton of alfalfa contains $0.50 worth of fertilizer constitu- ents - bounty industrials HERE'S A USEFUL RAG DOLL Teste Corn Just as Well as Any Expen- sive Contrivance. With an expenience of half a dollar or even less and an hour's time a seer can be made at home this will answer every purpose. This simple device for selecting good corn ears is known as the "rag dot tester," probably because it resem- bs nothing more than a rag dot when it is rolled up and put to soak in a pool of water. Its efficiency was proved in general years test of it at the Iowa agricultural experiment station, which says that it will select good ears as anti-factory in the best ex- perimental agricultural testers. Buy a few yards of sheeting of good quality and tape it into strips eight inches wide and from three to five inches long. If it is planned to use the strips a number of times then the edges as otherwise theravelings sometimes disarrange the kernels in unrolling. Down the middle of each cloth strip lengthwise draw a line with a heavy pencil. Then draw squares about three inches wide and number the squares. Wet one of the strips thoroughly and stretch it out in front of the ears to be tested. Take six kernels from car No 1 and place in square No. 1; take six kernels from car No. 2 and place in square No. 2, and so on. When the cloth has been filled begin at either end and roll the cloth up. If the cloth is well moistened the kernels will not push out of place. When the cloth has been rolled tie a string around each end rather loosely or, better still, use a rubber band. Number this soil No 1. Then proceed with No. 2 in the same way. As many rolls may be used as are necessary to contain the corn which one has to test. From thirty to fifty ears can be tested in each roll, depending upon the length of the strip of cloth. After the rolls have been filled they should be placed in a bucket or tub of water, where they may remain from two to eighteen hours, depending upon the preference of the operator. At the end of this time pour off the water and turn the bucket or tub upside down over the rolls or use a common dry goods box for this purpose. A couple of small pieces of wood should be laid under the rolls and one edge of the pail should be lifted from one-half to one inch in order to give ventilation. At the end of fire days the kernels should be ready to read. Depending upon the arrangement of ears, select first either roll No. 1 or the last roll filled. This cloth will be unrolled in front of the ears represented. Examine all kernels carefully. In all cases in which all six kernels are not strong in germination the ear should be thrown away. - Farm Press In the accompanying illustration, taken with the description from Popular Mechanics, is shown a handy rig for carrying a spool of barbed wire. FENCEL WIRE TRUCK SIMILAR TO A BAG-GAGE TRUCK, WITH A ROD BETWEEN THE HANDLES FOR THE BLOOD. when putting up a fence. The manner of construction is obvious. The spool of wire can be easily handled by one man with this device. When rough lumber is $19 a thousand, about the price at present, a six foot bough trough made of two inch plank costs about 50 cents for lumber. Labor and units add 25 cents to the cost. Hours destroy from one to three such troughs in a year. Feed gets wasted, too, for a new trough is seldom made till the old one is poorer than it ought to be. Three troughs at the above estimate cost $2.25. An iron trough six feet long costs $2.25 and will last a lifetime - American Agriculturist. Heavy Fertilization Is Best. In wheat fertilization experiments at the indiana experiment station on clay and loam soils the complete fertilizer give the largest average increase and the greatest average profit per acre. The use of 200 pounds of fertilizer per acre on wheat proved more profitable than the use of 100 pounds per acre. 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President Allen is now one of the strongest man of the race and his experience of almost twenty years in one place speaks volumes for him as a good, clean man and a great worker in his chosen field. Few men of color are better prepared now to manage a school of this kind than is President Allen. Time and space prevents our publishing a list of the graduates and the excellent program, but it will appear in our next issue with a more detailed account. Truly, President Allen has made Lincoln Institute a great school—one that is a credit to both state and nation. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. Junction City has been the scene of a charming series of social functions during the past week. The parties have been given complimentary to Miss Mayme Lou Tucker, of Kansas City, Kansas, and Miss Goldie Jones of Lawrence. The first party being a "Cozy Theatre Party" Wednesday evening by Miss Rokezella Barp. Twelve girls dressed in white gathered at 2.30 o'clock at the home of the hostess then proceeded to the "Cozy" and on returning at 5.30, they were served a dainty two course lunchcon and the rest of the evening was spent in a social time. Those present were: Misses Mayme Lou Tucker, Goldie Jones, Mollie Aldridge, Travis Blantyre, Evee Thompson, Ethel Dorsey, Mabel Crews, Emily Bruster, Carribbelle Harden, Rosa Bomer and Marie Burnside. Mr. C. W. Harris entertained a few guests informally on Wednesday evening at his home complimentary to the "Cozy" theatre party girls. A number of young people enjoyed a hay-track ride Thursday. The party on leaving town proceeded to Three Mile creek, north of Port Riley, where they were delightfully entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Burns. The feature of the day was fishing and playing games. They returned in the evening declaring Mr. and Mrs. Burns an ideal host and hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Creex entertained the haystack party Thursday evening at then home on West 12th street. Miss Elish Thompson was hostess at a delightful party Friday evening at her home on West Third street. About fifty guests were invited, the guest of honor being Miss Goldie Jones. "The feature of the evening was "Cupid and His Arrow." At a late hour a debtor three course lunch was served. Miss Thompson was assisted in serving by Misses Marie Burnside, Ruth William and Mrs. C. Minor. Miss Mollie Aldridge was hostess at a charming party given Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Blantyre. About thirty guests were invited, the guest of honor being Miss Mayme Lou Tucker. The spacious lawn was brightly lighted with strings of Japanese lanterns. Music and games made the time pass very quickly. Delicious refreshments were served. The Big Four club entertained on Monday evening complimentary to Miss Tucker, who will leave Tuesday for her home and to Miss Jones. Miss Mollie Aldridge left Sunday for Oklahoma, where she intends to attend the normal. Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Toland complimentary to their wedding anniversary. An interesting program is tendered at the A. M. E. Literary every Tuesday night. Messrs Charles Richard-on and David Redmon are running a steam laundry on West Fourth street. They are promising young men and the race should feel proud of them. YALE. KANSAS. Little Florence Walker who had seriously ill is improving. Mrs. Harvey is on the rich list. Mcdames Hallie White, Minnie Spencer Maples went to Arma Tuesday. Mr. Charles Hampton, of Pittsburg visited friends here Wednesday. The Children's Day program at the Baptist church was a grand success. The Mission Circle gave an entertainment at the hall Monday night. Mrs. Callie Lewis went to Arma on lodge business Thursday of last week. Mr. Robert Dewberry and Mrs. Hallie White returned Saturday from Galena, where they attended the Sunday School convention. The A. M. E. church is planning a gaily for July. Meerss Ben Lewis and Hoven went to Crowberg Tuesday night. Miss Catherine and Luvenla Dewberry went to Pittsberg Wednesday. Mrs. Burdie Athan was visiting friends Tuesday. Miss Minnie Palmer has been visiting home folks the past two weeks. NEWTON, KANSAS. Little Lucile Downing entertained Thursday afternoon of last week in honor of Bessie Miller of Kansas City at her home on West Sixth street. Fifteen little girls with their dolls spent a very pleasant afternoon in games and gulish conversation. The house was decorated in roses, and the hostess, assisted by Miss Ruth Tandy, served the guests with sheeret and cake, after which the party went to the Athletic park, chaperoned by Mrs. Lloyd Hickman. Mesdames William Coleman, W. R. Garrett, Ed. Johnson, J. M. Gross and H. Reeley attended the Federation of Colored Women's clubs at Lawrence last week, and report a fine session. Mrs. Chas. W. French received an appointment from Gov. Hodges as a delegate to the National Negro Educational Congress which meets July 15-19 at Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. W. C. Downing had as dinner guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Wayman Anderson, Mrs. Walter Lovell of Cincinnati, O., and Messrs. Chester and Wayman Anderson, Jr. Miss Tomlin of Nashville, Tenn. is spending a few weeks in the city. The Hutchinson ball team defeated the Smoky Giants by a score of 9 to 6 Sunday afternoon. About fifty visitors from Hutchinson, Wichita and surrounding towns enjoyed the game. Quite a number of Wichitans were in the city Sunday to the Masonic annual sermon, which was preached at Military hall. Mrs. S. A. Wagner and family left Saturday night for Lincoln, Neb., to join her husband, who has secured a position there and intends to make it their future home. Mrs. Luther Simms, who was operated on at the Bathel hospital last week, is improving and is expected to be able to return home in a few days. The bazaar given by the members of the C. M. E. church was quite a success and all that attended it had a very enjoyable time. WICHITA, KANSAS. Misses Beatrice and Roba Martin, of Garnett, are the guests of Mrs. A. Dixon. Mrs. H. T. Bolden, who spent a few weeks visiting her son, Dr. H. T. Bolden, has returned to her home in Marysville. Prince Hall Grand Court and Heroines of Judo hold their session in the city last week. The members of the G. L. A. club met Tuesday afternoon with Miss L. A. Covington. Grace Hathmon is visiting relatives in Kansas City. Miss Lau Rawles left Saturday for Emporia to attend the State Normal. Miss Land Rawles left Saturday for Emporia to attend the State Normal. On Thursday evening of last week Mr. J. R. Whitted was host to a delightful dinner party at his home, 500 North Water. The dining table was beautiful in its appointment of cut glass and silver which added to the pleasure of the elegant four course reptile served. After which the guests were treated to a motor boat rule and was highly enjoyed and a most pleasant feature of the occasion. The guest list included: Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Perry, Mrs. Jack Dodson of Chicago, Misses Lois Wilson, L. Covington, Lucille Thomas, W. Rawles. Lloyd Avery is visiting relatives in Guthrie, Okla. Mr. Jack Dodson and Little daughter, Laura, of Chicago, are visiting in the city. Mr. Panne Baker has been ill for several weeks. On Wednesday evening, June 11th maundy, "Queen Eather" was rendered at the A. M. E. church by the members of the choir and it was the grandest musical event ever staged in Wichita. The drop curtain and trenery was so arranged as to give the production the proper effect, and the costuming was elaborate and rich. 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Miss Jessie McWilliams and Mr. Arthur Williams, students of W. U. are spending a very pleasant vacation at home. Miss Maco and Frances Stanley report a pleasant visit in Kansas City and while there they attended the W. U. commencement. Miss Daisy Peak, of Paola, visited the Sunday schools of this place Sunday. Mrs. Mattie Redfield, of Denver, Colo., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Mollie Stanley and family, left for Chicago Thursday evening. She was accompanied as far as Kansas City by her sister, Mrs. Stanley, who spent a few days with her son, Wayman, who is employed in that city. Mrs. Redfield like Kansas and says there isn't a spot on earth that can surpass Kansas when it comes to growing things. The A. M. L. church will hold a basket meeting in the John Brown park Sunday. Rev. Nichols, the pastor extends a cordial invitation to everybody. Miss Marie Dryden is not improving as rapidly as her friends desire. Read and Be Wise. 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Mrs. Pannie Williams of Junction City, is the guest of Miss Matte Finch. Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. M. DePriest, Mrs. F. DePriest, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Mary Banks, Miss Lizzie DePriest and Miss Jennie Bowell attended the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs at Lawrence last week and report a very first and interesting session. Miss Edith Hawkins has returned home from Denver, Colo., on account of illness. Mt. S. Thompson returned Sunday from Idaho. Messrs. Thompson and Vernon left Monday for Palun, Kansas. Miss Mary Banks was the guest of Miss Mam'e Hagan while in Lawrence last week and highly entertained in that city. NOWATA, OKLAHOMA. This community has suffered a drought, but we have had some nice rain recently. Wheat and oats have fared pretty well in this community until near harvest time when the chinch bugs got busy. Quite a number of corn crops have also been destroyed by the pecky bugs. Health is generally good in this locality. The church work seems to be the center of attraction. They remind one of the seepers in the harvest—they are all trying to get their harvest in the garner. Rev. R. B. Wells has taken his departure for Muskogee after being with us since last Wednesday week. He has done a great work with us, having perfected a permanent organization of the Second Christian church at Nowata, and said church will be represented in the Convention at Muskogee June 28 and 29, and placed on record. Rev. Wells found many friends in our community and will come again. The booze introductors have had a great time here, but the law has become so rigid that they have about gone out of business. The officers have given their attention to the bootleggers and we don't find so many drunken men and women as formerly. WEIR, KANSAS. Mrs. Laura Lee went to Parsons on the 15th on business. Mrs. Lillie Shay and daughter left on the 19th for California to join Mr. Shaw who has been there since Jan. 10th. Evergreen Lodge No. 61 and the Eastern Star Court installed officers jointly with the local lodgess here on the 12th, and then annual remon was preached jointly in this city on the 22nd, by Rev J. W. Edwards at the A. M. H. church at 8 o'clock. Rev. J. H. Ganner was ordained to the ministry at the st. John Baptist church last Sunday. He is pastor at Mineral. Mrs. Patry Goodman is very sick. Mrs. Mary Stewart went to Parsons on the 24th or business. Mrs. R. C. Charnan entertained the little children on the 22nd in honor of her little girl's birthday. We have been informed that our old friend, Mr. Ed Kittel of Columbus, Kan., died on the 19th, aged about 75 years. He leaves a wife, three children and a host of friends, both white and colored, to mourn his death. He had lived in Columbus for about thirty years. His only daughter, who lives in Louisiana, did not get to the funeral. All eyes are on Weir for Aug. 4th. The colored people will celebrate their 20th year in Weir. All of them came here in 1893 are especially invited. The "Blue Ribbon" club made a new start on the 23rd after being still all the winter. EMPORIA, KANSAS. We notice in your paper of recent date a statement from Rev. W. M. Alford, pastor of the St. James Baptist church of this city, that the trouble here was just between himself and Rev. Wilson of Carberda'e The statement is not true. There is trouble between Rev. Alford and the deacon board of this church and other members of the St. Jamees Baptist church. Rev. Alford also published a false when he said that Brother C. Woods knew nothing of the letter to Carbondale. Bro. Woods gave him no authority to write such a false as that. C. WOODS, J. JOBE, MRS. MARY BANKS EMPORIA, KANSAS. Mrs. Charles Groves, of Edwardsville, has returned to her home after a two weeks' visit in the city. While here she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. William Anderson. Mrs. Kittle McDowell, of Great Bend, was the guest of Mrs. S. Sydney last week. Rev. William Alford went to Newton, where he officiated at the Masonic annual thanksgiving sermon. His vacancy was filled by the Rev. Beasley, of Strong City. Mrs. Ewing, of Kansas City, Mo. visiting in the city, the guest of her brother, Mr. Isaac Caren and wife. Mrs. Bett Rich made a hurried trip to Florence to visit her husband. While there she was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brewer. Miss Lizzie Tunkley and Mr. Jerry Holt were quietly married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. M. Colly on Wednesday evening. Only relatives and close friends were in attendance. Their many friends wish them a happy and prosperous married life. Mr. and Mrs. Holt are at home to their friends at 1127 Sylvan street. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Messrs Oldham and Bunett are recovering from their recent illness. The annual thanksgiving sermon of Maredon Lodge No. 32, A. F. & A. M., was preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday by the Rev. W. R. Richardson. It was largely attended, and highly inductive. Mt. Thomas Campbell, of Winfield, District Grand Master, of the Masonic Grand Lodge, installed the newly elected officers of Meridian Lodge Tuesday night. Grand Chancellor John E. Lewis, of Wichita, made his annual visit to the Pythian lodge Wednesday. Mr H. M. Gray has opened a cafe. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. The L. L. S. Kensington club entertained a large number of friends at the beautiful home of Mr and Mrs. Jas. O'Donnell on West "C" St. Monday night in honor of the five sweet girl graduates of the Lincoln High school. The honored guests present were Misses Anita M. Jenquenz. Chrystal L. Westerneld, Josephine Hawkins and Belvin R. Spicer. The ladies, big-hearted and hospitable as usual, entertained all friends in a pleasing manner, giving the girls some wholesome advice. A token from Mrs. Westerfield was presented to each graduate, all of whom returned thanks in a few appropriate words. A neat program was rendered which received applause. Refreshments were served Mr. W. H. White and Company tendered their concert in Temple theatre last Thursday night. The attendance was good. There were five graduates from the High school this year: Mses Anita M. Jonquenz, Chrystal L. Westerfield, Belva R. Spicer, Frieda F. Cooley and Josephine Hawkins. The following persons attended the Nebraska Federation at Fremont this week: Mrs. Lucy Sellers, president, Mrs. J. W. Bodell, Mrs. Lalu B. Mone, Mrs. B. Washington, Mrs. E M. Woods, Mrs. P. Chrisman, Mrs. C. H. Runyan. Mr. Ernest Graves went to Denver, Colo. this week. Miss Estella Douglas of Omaha, is stoning with her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Weaver. Mrs. A. Talbott of Junction City, Kansas, is visiting Mesdames E. Edgert n and O'Donnell in the city, and also her daughter, Miss Josephine Smith, is visiting here. The members of Mt. Zion Baptist church will hold their annual Fourth of July cutting in F St. park. You are invited to be present. Mrs. M. May and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Rachel May, left Wednesday for St. Louis, Mo. and Nashville, Tenn. The annual Thanksgiving sermon of Lebanon Lodge No. 126, A. F. and A. M., was preached by Rev. C. R. Runyan at the A. M. E. church last Sunday and quite a number turned out to hear the exercises. Mrs. W. D. Prutt entertained friends at dinner Monday night in honor of Mrs. Julia Stewart and Mrs. M. May and mother. Mrs. Julia Stewart will join her husband in Omaha in a few days. Shawnee Driving club at the State Fair Grounds Aug. 1. Mrs. Anna Johnson is ill at her home on Buchanan street. July 4th Wilson's Summer Garden Barbecue and Picnic all day. Mrs. Lizzie Jordan visited Mrs. Chas. Grinstend at Kansas City, Kas. Rev. A. J. Lewis and wife of Olathe who visited in the city, have returned home. Mrs. Jeannette Stonestreet entertained Miss Chlora Polk while a guest in the city. Mr. William Gaines returned Wednesday, after spending two months in California. Mr. James McDowell of Trinidad, Colo., is here visiting relatives and friends for a few days. Mrs. Lee Anderson entertained at whist in honor of Miss Chlora Polk and Mr. Floyd Polk of Arizona. Grand race meet at the State Fair Grounds Aug. 1. Shawnee Driving Club and Live Stock association. Mr. and Mrs. Nealy Henson of Lawrence, spent Sunday in the city, guests of their daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Stonestreet. Miss Chlora Polk and brother, Mr. Floyd Polk of Arizona, were guests of Mrs. E. W. Matley and Mrs. C. E. Smith last week. Miss Cora Knott returned Tuesday morning after attending the State Federation at Lawrence and visiting a few days n Kansas Cty. Misses Mollie and Mattle Perkins left Tuesday afternoon for Kentucky and Tennessee. They were accompanied by their brother, Mr. Robert Perkins. Miss Zepha Turner and Miss Iva Reeves went to Lawrence last Saturday evening to be the guests of honor at a "Slumber Party." They returned home Monday morning. Mrs. Chalres Grinstead of Kansas City, entertained at one o'clock dinner for the following visiting ladies: Miss Birdie Scott, Mrs. Lizzie Jordan and Miss Thelma Ashworth. The C. O. Z. Y., a club of young folk, tendered a farewell party to Albert and Virgil Pottinger on Saturday evening, June 7th, prior to their departure for Denver, Colo. Helen, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elija White, died at the home of her parents, 1201 West Norris street. The funeral was held from the home of her parents Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Yourself and family are cordially invited to attend a barbecue and picnic at Wilson's Summer Garden July 4th. Come early and stay late. Can lounge in the swings or on the rustic benches, cat barbecue or dance. Mrs. Lee Anderson, Mrs. H. Washington and Mrs. Ada Green attended the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs at Lawrence last week and while there were the guests of Mrs. Adella Miller and Mrs. Johnson. Miss Bessie Royster of Kansas City Kas, entertained the following ladies visiting in Kansas City, at 10 o'clock breakfast: Mrs. S. E. McCarrill, Miss Birdie Scott, Miss Cora Knott, Miss Maud Turner and Miss Thelma Ashworth. Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Russell and Miss Mary Brown of the Third Baptist church were delegates to the State Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. conventions at Wichita last week, and report a most enjoyable, interesting and instructive session. Mr. Robert Troupe, Sr., and Mr. Mr. Robert Troupe, Jr., of Paris, Tex., father and brother of Mr. T. W. Troupe of 428 Lincoln street, are in the city visiting with the family. Both are enjoying their stay in the breezes of the "Sunflower" state. --- During the past few weeks a number of subscription parties have been held at Wilson's Summer Garden, and all have proven real enjoyable. The young people are taking advantage of the opportunity offered for amusement at this resort, and parties of this kind are becoming very popular. Keep your eye on the sayings of the Shawnee County Driving club's announcements for Aug. 1. Mrs. Ida Henderson, of Western University, is visiting her brother at 605 North Topeka avenue. Good music, refreshments and a pleasant place to rest—Wilson's Summer Garden every Thursday night. Keep off the date! July 4th has been reserved for the big barbecue and celebration at Wilson's Summer Garden. Wood from the burning sands of Arizona are to the effect that Mrs. Lena Voss-Kimbel is enjoying herself and improving in health. Miss Birdie Scott and her niece, Miss Thelma Ashworth, are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Mrs. N. B. Reynolds, at Kansas City, Mo. Wilson's Orchestra will furnish music for the big barbecue and celebration at Wilson's Summer Garden on the glorious Fourth of July. Dr. Perchand Lee Barnett, of the "Pearless Princess of the Plain," was in a city a few hours last week in route to Canada to spend the summer. Mr. Stephen Laye of San Francisco, Calif., and Miss Leone Huttan spent Sunday in Rossville, guest of Mrs. Johnson, sister of the former. Rev. and Mrs. G. D. Olden entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Olden and Mrs. G. E. Olden, Mr. Leslie Stewart and Misses Alice and Hazel Stewart. Mrs. George Brewer, who for several weeks had been confined to her bed by an attack of rheumatism, is able to be up and around the house. Mrs. Gustava Jones of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is in the city visiting her sisters, Mrs. R. McAdoo, Mrs. K. K. Pinkston and Mrs. W. Northington for a short time. Miss Chlora Polk and brother, Mr. Floyd Polk of Jerome, Ariz., were guests last week of Mrs. M. Matley, 1165 Clay street, and Mrs. Lee Anderson, on Western Ave. Mrs. Rosa Jackson, Mrs. Laura Williams, Miss Izene Smith, Miss Goldie Duke, all of the NePlus Ultra Art club attended the State Federation at Lawrence last week. Miss Rose Bertha left Sunday morning for Kansas City, where she will spend a few days and from there she will go to Chicago and Saint Paul, Minn, to spend the summer. The Rocky Mountain club of the Second Baptist church will meet with Mrs. Hessie Johnson, Monday evening, July 20 All members are invited.—Mrs. Eliza Link, President. --- Mr. Herbert Jamison, son of Judge and Mrs. W. I. Jamison, arrived home one day this week from Chicago, where he graduated from the law department, Chicago University. He was accompanied by his another, who witnessed his graduation. Mr. and Mrs. George K. Williams arrived here yesterday from Denver and other points in Colorado, where they had been on their honeymoon. Mr. Williams will leave tomorrow for Kansas City, where his duties call him as registrar of Western University. Mr. Williams will join him in a few days. Officer J. W. Anderson, one of the best patrolmen on the force, has been suspended for ten days by Chief J. W. F. Hughes because he did not know that a man, who ran past him, was being sought by the officers. Mr. Anderson was off duty at the time and did not see other officers after the man, nor did he hear any cry, "Stop, crap-shooter" Mrs. Mattle Wilkler-on, sister of Mrs. R. L. Skerace and Mrs. Henry Edmonds, was married to Mr. J. L. Reniv at the home of Mrs. Blanche Briarce, sister of the groom, 2103 Elliott avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. Rev. T. W. Lewis, pastor of the St Peter A. M. E. church read the service before the members of the groom's family and a few intimate friends. Following the ceremony dalnty refreshments were served. Mrs. W. W. Webb and children are visiting in Kansas City. If its Thursday evening, you will find your friend at Wilson's. Miss Mattie Knight returned last week after spending a year in Trinidad, Colo. Lieutenant William A. Bettis, of Wichita, was a caller at this office Tuesday afternoon. Wilson's garden open every Thursday evening. Come early and stay until the last car. Mr. D. A. Lewis of Kansas City, who spent a pleasant visit in the city has returned home. Mr. Andy Wallace, the young pressman, who was shot and dangerously wounded two weeks ago is out of the hospital and able to come down town. Mr. John D. Lewis, Grand Chancellor of the K. P. order was in the city one day this week transacting lodge business. He departed that evening for his home in Wichita. Rev. C. G. Pishback, Mrs. Emma Guinnes, H. I. Monroe and J. P. Brock and Misses Geitrude Solomon and Ruby McKnight attended the Sunday School convention last week at Wichita, Kansas. Misses Birdie Scott, Cora Knott and Thelma Ashworth attended the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs at Lawrence last week, and were guests of Misses Olda and Essie Anderson. The One Four Social club had its closing meeting for the summer with Mrs. Mayane Reevley on the 19th. Mrs. C. Mendenhall was a visitor and gave the club a very interesting talk. It was highly appreciated by the club. The funeral of Mr. Jacob George, 71 years old, who died at his home, 226 North Polk street, of heart disease, Saturday evening, was held Monday afternoon from the Second Baptist church, corner of Third and Quincy streets. Mr. and Mrs. John Roundtree entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday, June 26th. The dinner was delicious and elaborately served in courses. The guests were Miss Georgia White, Miss Helen E. Jones, Miss Elizabeth Brown and Miss Willa Smith. The fame as an artist of Mr. Robt. E. Bell is steadily reaching out over the country. Mr. Bell has traveled in the interest of his art work, but traveling is rather expensive and for that reason Mr. Bell has decided that he is going to try the mail order business and will submit a proposition to the public as soon as his plans are completed. Watch The Plaindaleer for his announcement. Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis of 614 Topela Ave, gave a very delicious dinner and supper at her residence, it being the 82nd anniversary of her birthday. All of her children were present, as follows: Rev. A. J. Lewis and wife of Olathe, D. A. Lewis of Kansas City, Rev. R. Rucker and wife, Mrs. Matie Anderson and children, Mrs. Pannie Smith and children. All of these declared that their mother, in her 82nd year, an ideal hostess. President O. A. Taylor and Secretary H. G. Brown, of the Shawnee Driving club, authorizes the Plain-dealer to announce that their annual race meet will be held on Friday, August 1st at the State Fair grounds. Everybody should take a day off and go out and enjoy themselves. Good horses have been entered, which is a guarantee that the races will be worth your time and money. Dr. O. A. Taylor and Mr. Geo. S. Oliver went to Kansas City one day last week returning with the Doctor's hand-one five passenger automobile. It is one of the finest machines in the state. We are pleased to see the Doctor in possession of a car as he can look after his large and increasing practice in about one-half the time it took formerly, which will give him a few spare hours for a little recreation and a well earned rest. Go to the HAWNEE DRUG STORE FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS HOT SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS Out three weeks Third Editon Ordered The Narrative of the Year "The Conquest," A Story of the Northwest In these chapters (as told by himself) is the story of a young sleeping-car porter who was discontented; that is, he possessed energy—a desire to become more than just "George." To have a part in American progress or to be a "eog" in the wheel was the big idea. "Go West, young man, and grow up with the country" was the final ultimatum. What followed this advent makes up a story of unusual interest. A thrilling tale of homestead development and town building, with a strong human interest, and a strange outcome to a love affair. It is truly a story of CONQUEST. The following notices from the press tell of its attractiveness: Chicago Inter-Ocean:—"A big story of Western development with a love feature, and an entirely new kind of story from the pen of a Negro." Western Labour:—"A revelation." Snow Falls Press:—"Contains that human interest that holds the reader spellbound from cover to cover." Des Moines Register and Leader:—"An unpretentious narrative, that should serve as an inspiration to colored men, white or black." BUY IT! READ IT! Full cloth, 311 pages, sixteen full-page illustrations. On sale at all Book Stores, or from the Publishers - $1.50 postpaid. The Woodruff P Lincoln, 2:30 .... MATINEE "AP THEA 302 Kansas MOTIO PI 5c---ADMIS Woodruff Press, Public MATINEE EVERY DAY APEX THEATRE 302 Kansas Avenue. MOTION PICTURES ADMISSION-- Management. U. A. GRAHAM K. K. PINKSTON J. M. WRIGHT The Woodruff Press, Publishers, Lincoln, Nebraska. 3..EVENING SHOWS..3 CELEBRATE THE GLO Wilson's Sum The Coolest Spo Dancing Every Thu Come and enjoy the Swings, Hammo k Rent for Private Parties—Permits H CALL 485 TE THE GLORIOUS FOUR 's Summer G the Coolest Spot in Tope ing Every Thursday Eve the Swings, Hammocks and Rustic Be e Parties—Terms Reasonable CALL 4821 N-1 CELEBRATE THE GLORIOUS FOURTH AT Wilson's Summer Garden The Coolest Spot in Topeka Come and enjoy the Swings, Hammocks and Rustic Benches-Garden to Rent for Private Parties—Forms Reasonable CALL 421 N-1 OGEAL, WILSON, Manager. CLLM WILSON, ABS'T Mgr. The first time in the history of the state it required a vote to select a jantor for the state house, occurred one day this week when the executive council assembled to award the colored brothers their slice of the pie. Several weeks ago they took a vote which resulted in a tie, but this time the dead-lock was broken, and J. H. B. Taylor, an ardent standpattern was awarded the plum. It had long been predicted by the "wise ones" that Taylor was fighting a lost cause on account of his stubborn opposition to the bull moose, but it seems that he rushed 'can out and made them relish it. Mr. Frank M. Prince of Pasadena, Calif., spent the week-end in Topeka, guest of his cousin, Mr. S. D. Hawkins, and family. Mr. Prince is a prosperous Californian and passed through Topeka twenty-eight years ago, going west. He was delighted with the great improvement that has been made in our city, and also the advancement of our rate as shown in the educational standards, fine schools and churches and in the homes. He was en route to his old home in Hunt- H. O. ABBOTT M. A. OGILSVIE FRANK R. WILSON EVERY DAY --- 2:30 EX" THEATRE Lass Avenue. N CTURES SSI0N----5c ement. J. A. GRAHAM K. K. PINKSTON J. M. WRIGHT ---3 ---3--REELS--3 COLORIOUS FOURTH AT Summer Garden Spot in Topeka Thursday Evening books and Rustie Bonches--Garden to Reasonable 4821 N.1 CLIM WILSON, ASST Mgr. ingdon, for H. expects to visit Chicago, St. Louis, Tuskegee, Mobile and other cities before he retains to his home. He made many friends while here who hope he will give them an opportunity to entertain him on his return trip. JEIMORE, KANSAS. The First Baptist church of this place had a great meeting last Sunday at the morning service. Rev. E. H. Lee, the pastor, preached a very interesting sermon on "Baptism," after which Rev. O W. Preeman of Kinsley, Kinsley, was baptized. Rev. Preeman was formerly pastor of the Church of God at Kinsley, Rev. F. Bates, of Hutchinson, who was visiting in the city, preached a glorious sermon, coming from the text "What W I W. Do With Jesus?" At the conclusion of the sermon the right of followin was excused to two others joined the church. The Lord's supper was administered. The collection was $10 60. The day's work closed with many joyful hearts. Rev. F. Patee of Hutchinson left Monday for Larned, Kinsley and Dodge City. MISS ELIZABETH COOPER ENTERTAINS An Enjoyable Spend-a-Day Party in Costume. From 11.00 a.m. until 7.00 p.m. merry peals of laughter, music and pleasant sounds of all descriptions could be heard floating from the direction of Miss Cooper's home on Jackson street, which meant that eight young ladies were enjoying themselves most thoroughly. The day was spent in one continuous sound of fun. Dinner was served at 2:30 and the rest of the day was spent in games and taking snapshots. A salad and ice course was served late in the afternoon, and at 7 o'clock the guests departed with fond memories of many happy hours. The following are the guests who enjoyed Miss Cooper's hospitality: Miss Willa Smith, Miss Elizabeth Brown, Miss Georgia White, Miss Elie Burge, Miss Helen E. Jones, Mrs. John Roundtree and Mr. Samuel Backwell. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The ninth annual convention of the Kansas Conference Branch Woman's Mite Missionary society of the A. M. E. church will convene in the A. M. E. church, Leavenworth, Omaha district, Thursday and Friday, July 24 and 25, 1915, Rev. W. T. Biggers, A. M. pastor, Rev J. C. Owens, D.D. providing elder. The convention promises to be one of the best ever held and the president is very anicious that all societies be represented. Annual daes 50c for the Sarah Graham Home. MRS. PAULINE WOODFORK, President. MAUDE JELTZ-GENTRY, Recording Secretary. ON HIS ANNUAL VISIT. I't Scott, Kansas, Jure 23, 1913 Mr. R S. Sums, W. M., This will inform you that I will make my annual visit to Topka, on Tuesday, July 8th, 1913. I will meet all the local date. Summon all the brethren of Euclid No. 2, to be present, and insist on an early meeting. Hoping to see you soon, I remain, Fraternally, E. J. HAWKINS Judge A. M. Thomas Entertains at Wilson's Summer Garden. Fifty guests were entertained at Wilson's Summit Garden by Judge A. M. Thomas Wednesday evening from 8 to 12 p.m. in honor of Miss Lizabeth Brown, Miss Helen E. Jones and Miss Georgia White. The evening was most pleasantly spent in dining and when the strains of "Home, Sweet Home" floated on the air everyone was surprised to know that the time had slipped so pleasantly away. (Ray Walt n Brown, Pastor.) Abury is enjoying one of the most prosperous seasons of its history. The cannot and progressive pastor seems to be the man of the hour. Keep department of the church is doing effective work. Mrs. Ida Daniels, president of the Ladies Aid Society; Mrs. Mary Turner, president of the Woman's Home Mission Society, and Mrs. Della Smith, president of the League, are active and have fine working auxiliaries. The big rally will be held on the First Sunday in July. The object of the rally is to clear the indebtedness of the church and modernize the building. Some of the greatest pulpitators in religious work will appear in the program that Sunday in the platform meetings held in the hall that day. We extend a cordial invitation to all friends of religion to visit us at some of the services of the day and attend in our rally July 6th. Mrs. S. F. Malone spent Saturday and Sunday of last week in St. Joos, Mo. She and her daughter, Miss Margery, also attended the session of the State Federation of Clubs in the city of Lawrence, and they report a splendid time and a very successful session of the Federation. The country residence of Hon. and Mrs. W. I. Jamison, about four miles north of the city, was destroyed by fire one last week. The men of the origin, as Mr O. McHugh, representative of the Woodruff Press, of Lincoln, Neb. publhbcrf f "The Conquest," was in the city this week and will seek out some good person in this vicinity to act as agent for the book. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Homer Holden has returned from the State Sanday School convention which convened in session at Wichita last week. He reports a successful session, and says that he has nothing to regret for having attended. Rev I S Hammond of Chanute prescheduled last Monday night for Rev. Game and the congregation heard some excellent truths. Mr. G Tidwell returned home to Independence last Sunday evening after a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. North. Mr. Solomon North is taking a lay-off from his duties on the rail. The Maors had their annual ecmon at the A. M. E. church Sunday at 6 o'clock. It was preached by Rev. E N. Gates, who delivered a masterly address. The young gentlemen entertained at the home of Mrs. Clarence Poult on last Tuesday evening Lawrence Brown, Vette Lee and Roy Williams were the promoters. Mr. Josephine Strong, national foreign rilheonary lecturer, spoke at the Second Baptist church Thursday evening of last week. Mr. Squire Johnson entertained the Mission circle on Friday afternoon of last week A federation of church is in progr at the A. M. E. church this week and much good is expected to be acce plished Mr Tobe Works of Oxford visited with his wife and attended the Ma- sic annual term in last Sunday Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Nicho s last Sunday a fine boy Mother and son doing fine. The father is the worst of Mr William Wright has added a fine new porch to his home on North Merriam st, which adds to its beauty causes Mr Wright to have lovely home BEHIEL KANSAS Mrs. Jerrie Robinson, of Kansas City, visited with her father, Loliver Tappan, last Sunday Mrs. Rose Futter of Argentine, Spent Sunday here with her aunt, Mrs. Stella Walker. Melanie Rhoda Williams, Peter Fulton and George Scott, of Brenner Heights, and Hattie Carson of Kansas City, visited at the home of Mrs. Rhoda Spruell Sunday Fred Sharp came up from Sheffield, Mr. and spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Sharp Arthur Johnson of Kansas City, visited his mother, Mrs. Petunia Thompson, one day last week Rev David Thomas of Edwardville, filled his regular appointment at the Oak Ridge Baptist church last Sunday. Baptismal rites were administered to a number of candidates and a basket dinner was spread in the church yard in the room for the visiting friends. A large number was in attendance from Kansas City, Better Springs, Edwardville, and surrounding town. Mrs. Holmes of Kansas City, attested her daughter, Mrs. Wade Scott, a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cunis of El- warkville, Rox. J. W. Gillepee of To. grouve and Mrs. Mattie Rardall of kansas city, Mo. were gifts of Mrs. Denni Thompson Sunday Miss. Mattie Ann and Pattie On her entertained a number of franks from kansas city Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Du Carson of Kansas City were guests of Mrs. Al Rogers Sunday Mr. Fred Grace of Edwards Pa. was the city Sunday Mr. and Mr. Henry Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Sumit Madison, Mrs. Commodore and daughter, Mrs. Manna, of Hannah, attended the basket meeting here last Sunday. Mr. James H. Cooper of Kansas City visited friends here Sunday Mr. Lydia Traeman Ellis of Kansas City, Mr. was the guest of Mrs. C. C. McClain Sunday Jerome Larkhorn of Kansas City, spent Sunday late with friends. Mr. Lorraine Henderson of Kansas Crystal, Ms. is visiting a few days with her grandmother, Mrs. R. Spruce Mrs. C. A Wo Isard on, Marshall will have one day this week for Kansas City, when they will visit Mrs. Mary Jorge Marshall for the summer. The annual sermon of the Daughters of the Tabernacle was proached on the 15th by Rev. C. A Woods at the G. A. R. Hall. Mrs. Ollie Newman, and I. Blan Biss have returned from Pittsburg and Parsons and report a fine time. Mrs. Newman was re-elected secretary of the Sunday school convention which met at Pittsburg and Mrs. Biss was elected treasurer. Mr. William Foldi is visiting his mother in Pratt. Mr. Silan Banh is recovering from his recent illness. The comedy show at the G. A. R. hall given by I. S. and the Johnson brothers was well attended and enjoyed by all. The young men pat on the entertainment for the bereft of Rev. Woods and netted a sum. Mr Napier Bass, son of Dr. J. S. Bass, has returned from Nashville, Tenn., where he graduated from the Meharry Medical college. Miss Mae Miller has returned from an extended visit with relatives and friends in Muskogee, Okla. Larka Smith and Cati Barges left Sunday for Kansas City where they will spend the summer. Mr. William Fields returned last week from a visit in Western Kansas. Rev J. W. Gordon returned home Saturday after a few days visit in Guena Misses Cause and Sylvia Newman gave a surprise party on Marshall Woods Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m at the residence of Mrs. Millie Newman, on North Batheye street. About fifteen guests were present. A two course lunchcon was served. Miss Maude Dunson returned home Friday from Nashville, Tenn, where she has been attending school Mr. Lawson Newman has returned from Qandaria where he has been working during the past year as right watchman at Western University Mrs. Jetome Wilson, of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. Robt. Scott. Mr. I. B. Smith left Wednesday for Harri-burg, Pa., for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Clifford, former residents of Beattie. The rally contest between Misses here Robinson and Ince Gondor resisted in putting the coupon 57547. The cath of when Mrs. Robinson was captain was the winner. The contest for the erection of Ward hall will be forwarded to the proper parties at once. A jolly crowd went to the grove Thursday and spent the day in swimming, shooting and fishing. They were the guests of Mr William Beck and other young men. A fine time was spent and a large boat came for the bunch at 9 p.m. Mr William Arnett enjoys a responsible position at Ayer's Cafe. EMPORIA, KANSAS. Saint John Lodge No 11, A. I. & A. M., held their annual sermon at the A. M. church Sunday. There were about sixty Masons in the grand procession that marched from the Mason hall to the church C Dougall was marshal of the day. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. W. Glencoe, Jr., who handled the subject at hard to a very mysterious manner. The sermon was excellent and one that will be long remembered by all Masons present. S. John I. due has made rapid progress under the leadership of J. L. Brown, W. M., in the last year, there having been nineteen new trainees trained in the lodge, and will present memorials they expect to be well represented at the Prince Hall Grand Lodge. The new war-trapping master, R. C. Evans, says that with the heart congeniality of all the deacons, he will John Lodge No 11 of the strongest lodge in the state. G J BOOKER. SELECT NOVELA LAS FILMAS Its Timber Hill church had a large snow palace, the service was fine, they ordained two deacons, and a saint and an angel was served, which was greatly enforced by all. Mrs W. L. Miller was a visitor in the city recently. There will be a social given at the Bradford school July 1. All are invited to be present. Miss Anna Cox of Confeysville, is visiting with Mrs. Dora Vern. Every one reported a delightful time at the party given by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. Mr W. M. Bradford and Miss Josie Whatley were visitors at the basket dinner and services at the Tambet Hill church last Sunday. The Novel "Bloomers" prayed the "Wins," writing over the latter by a copy of 1 to 2. He Sunday school is making good headway and class one holds the inter at present: Miss Lark Coy, Miss Bessie Webb and Miss B Boss and Joe Newton were pleased to arrive at the home of Mrs T D Bind and recent's BASE BALL AT JOLA. The "Go-Devils" made at the 11th straight victory by defeating the Bartlesville "Blues," colored champions of Oklahoma, by a score of 11 to 2. The grounds were slow and heavy, making fast play impossible. The feature of the game was the heavy hitting and excellent base running of the "Go-Devils." Score by Innings:— Bartlesville—2, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0—5 Go-Devils—7, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 1, 1—11. WHICH KIND ARE YOU? In the opinion of a current writer, there are three varieties of farmers—the new farmer, who is the progressive business agriculturist; the old farmer, once up with his times, the pioneer with a wholesome love of work, but little ability as an administrator, and the mossback or the old farmer who has gone to need, who does not love work and is hopelessly lost in modern competition. He is a drag upon the progress of agriculture and an obstruction in the wheels of the country community organization. The new farmer will take care of himself, and the old farmer and the mossback are rapidly disappearing, but the extension idea in the idea of taking to them the inspiration and help that the new farmers can give.—Country Gentleman --- TOOLS FOR THE FARMER Save Money, Time and Temper by Having the Rooms Equipment Having the Proper Equipment. Every farmer should keep good tools, so that during bad weather, when work cannot be done in the fields, repairs may be made. This work can be done in the shop. A small shop may be built cheaply. There are many repairs that will be seeded during the year. Buildings will need repairs, implements need fixing, fence materials are to be cut and put ap, new devices, handy, contrivances, etc., made. A man handy with tools can save much expense during the year, and the tools will give him employment when perhaps his time would not be profitable otherwise. Boys usually and pleasure in using carpenters' tools H. B White of the agricultural engineering department of the University of Minnesota gives the following list of tools that the average farmer should have: Square, rule, rip saw, mallet hammer, oilstone, hand saw, wood rasp, jack plane, draw knife, ratchet brace, screwdriver, expansive brace, marking gauge, chisels—half, one and one and a half inch; bits—one-quarter, three-eighths, one half, five-eighths and three-quarter inch. The best plan is to buy good tools. Cheap tools will seldom give satisfaction. Then the tools should be kept in a tool box in the shop or some place where they can be protected. Whenever you have finished with one always put it back in its place. Tools to be truly serviceable must be kept sharp. No progressive person can afford to waste time using dull tools. They should also be polished and kept bright.-Farm and Ranch. GETS THEM BY THE LEGS. This Hog Catcher is the Work of an Old Time Practical Blacksmith. I am an old time blacksmith and have made a good many hog catchers like that in the picture, says a correspondent of Farm and Fireside, from which paper cut and description are reproduced. It is a common pair of plincers, only the jaws are rounded in place of flat. Make them about eight inches long. from rivet to eye in end of handle. One handle has a socket as illustrated. Fasten a half inch rope in the eye by making a knot in end; then pass the other end through the second eye. This rope should be as long as the pole, which is from twelve to sixteen feet. Put it in the socket loosely. When catching the hog, throw a little corn down or in the trough, open the catcher wide, reach with the pole to one of his hind legs and pull the rope. Pull the handle or pole out of the socket and draw the hog toward run. Have You a Celt? It the colt is bred right and handled right he does not need to be broken. He breaks himself. If the owner is on proper terms with his mares and begins handling the colts when they are quite young and if they are bred of draft type the matter of breaking them is not a question of breaking at all, but one of education. A colt can be educated just the same as a boy. It can be done by the use of the brains or a hickory stick. If brains are used a good colt will develop into a good horse, just as a good boy will develop into a good man. If the club is used good cannot be expected from either.—hansson Farmer. Keening Calves Well Bedded. The stomach of the little calf is very sensitive and easily ruined. Nothing will do it sooner than keeping the animal confined in a wet, dirty pen. Clean the calf often and bed it with a liberal supply of dry straw oftener. It is no little labor to keep a stall where several calves run clean and dry, but there is no other way if you want to raise good calves.—Farm Progress Give the Little Pigs a Chance A trough for the pigs arranged with V shaped partitions set strongly in the trough would give the little fellows an equal show with the big ones and the weaker ones could get their share of food. A haudy man can make such a trough arrangement in an hour or so—Farm Progress. Major's Mechanical, Technical, Correspondence Chauffeur School LEARN BY MAIL Automobile Expert TO BE AN... The Largest and Best Automobile School in the Country-Thirteen Years of Experience Our Course can be completed for $3000 in seven weeks. The best investment ever made, and a knowledge that's growing in demand. 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A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will do it by hair after in shampoo or bath, and straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminium Comb cannot injure your hair, because it is never heated direct, but it will shave it from the hunting hair which belongs to our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade. Best on the mink. Price per box, $9.00. Alcohol Heater, price $10.00. Lateral tins to agents for furniture today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA The Knights and Ladies of the Orient ERALERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will issue policies for yourself, Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death Homeloving man can afford to THE KNIGHT AND ORIEN laws of the State of Kansas, and of Insurance of Kansas. Its off Surveys Company. Liberal terms address. NATIONAL HEAD 519 Kansas Avenue, OUR MOTTO: "Prompt JOHN M. WRIGHT National President. Stonestreet Undertakers and F due policies for yourself and children, paying tith, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of de- living man can afford to be without Life In THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT is duly authorized in the State of Kansas, and is under the Superi- rance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For Infu- NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kan. OUR MOTTO: "Prompt Payment of Claims." M. WRIGHT National President. National S nestreet & S takers and Funeral Direct Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying Partial Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of death. No honoring man can afford to be without Life Insurance THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a reliable Surety Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For information address. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. 519 Kansas Avenue. Topeka, Kansas. OUR MOTTO: "Prompt Payment of Claims." JOHN M WEIGHT PEARL McNEAL. National President. National Secretary. Stonestreet & Son, Undertakers and Funeral Directors. 639 --- self and children, paying Partial Benefits in case of death. No to be without Life Insurance ENT is duly authorized by the and is under the Superintendent officers are bonded in a reliable arms to Agents. For information HEADQUARTERS. Topeka, Kansas. Accept Payment of Claims." PEARL McNEAL, National Secretary. eet & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmerz in attendance. 636 Quincy St. Phone 52 Any movement that has for its end and aim the betterment of mankind, is deserving of more than a passing consideration by the people. To become a greater factor in the activities of American life, and a larger contributor to its growth and prosperity, is the hope of the members of the Negro National Educational Congress. If opposition to the Negro, as a citizen and a man, be on the increase, there must exist a cause or reason for such opposition—the location and elimination of which is one of the tasks that we have undertaken. We shall be pleased to have the good will and hearty operation of all who are in sympathy with the race, struggling against great odds—endearing to reach a higher sphere in man's civilization. By thrift, honesty, industry, economy, intelligence, and good department, coupled with greater reverence for law and the responsibilities of citizenship, we hope to win and hold the respect and confidence of the people. The Negro National Educational Congress, called to meet in Kansas City, Mo, July 15 to 19, 1913, will devote its future time to working out some plan whereby conditions of the race may be bettered. During his half century of freedom the Negro has made marked progress along all lines of human endeavor, and the hope of the race lies in his ability to make greater stride in the future. This Congress will concern itself not only with the affairs of the men and women of the race of today, but seek to so guide and direct the youth that they may be better prepared than were their fathers and mothers to enter into all of the activities of citizenship and national life. It is not the purpose of this Congress to supervise, displace, or usurp the plan of any other movement having for its object the betterment of the race, but rather contribute all possible support in the same direction. To find some ground of mutual sympathetic and harmonious cooperation upon which the races may work for the common good, is an effort rich in possibilities and worthy of the time and energy devoted to its development, as intended through this movement. If this Congress succeeds only in awakening interest and changing conditions along ONE or TWO neglected lines it will have well rewarded each and everyone who contributed to its success. As it is one of the penalties of intelligence to burden its possessor with increased responsibilities to one's fellowman, and as the means of developing a higher type of useful and selfrelying citizenship becomes the more apparent as the race advances intellectually, the men and women of today cannot escape their indebtedness to their less fortunate neighbors and to their own posterity. The following address was issued at the Saint Louis convention in 1910. It was prepared by a committee of the most thoughtful and intellectual men of the race. It should find a place in every Negro home in the land; An Address to the American People Issued by the Negro National Education al Congress, Held at Saint Louis, August 25, 26 and 27, 1910 "We the delegates to the Negro National Educational Congress, commissioned by the President of the United States and the governors of the states which they represent, to assemble in convention and earnestly to consider the ideals which should determine and control the thought and deeds of the people whom we represent, congratulate our country upon its era of peace and prosperity. "While the country is at peace and is prosperous, there are, nevertheless, many grave problems claiming the attention of all serious Americans, among which is the relationship of all mankind under the flag." "We declare our faith in the democratic from of society in which we live. No other form of society guarantees to the individual the requisite freedom for the maturing of his power for great public service, and at the same time secure to the individual the fruits of his own toll. "Believing that a democratic form of society requires for its members in all things that make for good government, righteous civic life, economic and industrial prosperity, we regard equality of opportunity as the sacred guarantees of a democratic society to each and all the members." "We affirm our faith in the following declaration of principles: I favor Owning Homes. "We believe that the owning of property gives the people anchorage in the community life, that it develops a consciousness of manhood and womanhood, and that such ownership has moral value since it implies thrift, ec romy and a sense of responsibility. It makes one so alert, useful and THE Every box of "PORO" is fully guaranteed without reservation or restriction. Should the contents of this box, FOR ANY REASON, not meet with the approval of the purchaser, it may be returned at our expense, stating where purchased, and we will replace any loss from charge. d. s. f. h. d. s. p. f. l. h. cautious citizen in his community, Let each American own his own home. "We believe that the school has been established by society for its own preservation. The needs by society require that the largest and fullest training shall be given to those men and women who are to be the leaders of the people. At the same time no child should be denied the opportunity of the best possible elementary education, accompanied by such form of manual training as may be suited to its strength and degree of development. We further believe that vocational training should find a place in all secondary education. "We believe that the best interests of society are promoted by giving to each of its members an equal chance to participate in the political, commercial and industrial life of the nation. Each individual should be permitted to work where he can work best and may secure the largest return for society and for himself. Efficiency and trustworthiness are the qualifications for good service, and these should be recognized among all classes of men. "We believe that the new call, 'Back to the farm,' should become universal. Brain, brawn, a few acres and faith in life are calculated to make any man happy. The rural home, the rural school and the rural church should be made attractive to the youth of the rural community in order that they may be kept from the crowded cities, where are found the sunken multitudes, steeped in crime with lost virtue, without purpose and without hope. "We believe in the spread of temperance as a result of a social-sowing of a quarter of a century. Only a sober and temperate people can hope for good health, long life and happy homes." "We believe that disease and crime are far too prevalent among the people, but these must be scientifically studied and proper preventive measures adopted. The hygienic and sanitary conditions must be intrusted to trained officials, and the administration of justice must be committed to unprejudiced men. "But the church with her kindred institutions, without regard to parish and denominational lines, must adjust herself in every preventive and rescue measure to the actual needs of the people in order to save them. Simple, busy lives, in neat, sunny homes, with a frown for id'ense, will greatly lessen both disease and crime." "Any kind of legislation which wrongs one member of society must ultimately wrong all. The common carriers in some parts of the country, which make ample provision for one part of the traveling public, fail to provide for another part and suffer ladies and childern to be placed in the most indecent situations, wrong the entire body of society. ```markdown ``` "We indorse any qualifications for suffrage which will give an enlightened electorate. We condemn any legislation or practice which prescribes a qualification for one voter that does not apply to all. Such a denial is entirely undemocratic and fraught with mischief. "We do believe that the press of the country, whether daily or weekly, or monthly, exerts immense influence. Too frequently, however, the power of the press is abused. This Congress, while approving of any and all measures giving freedom to the press, insists that a race should not be held responsible for the crime of an individual of that race by the practice so commonly in vogue in the American press of almost invariably mentioning the race stock of certain races in connection with the crimes of individuals of those races, thus indicating the race as well as the individuals, or at least creating a presumption in the public mind against the race so indicted." W. S. SCARBOROUGH, A M, Ph. D. President Wilberforce University, Nenia, Ohio. TRANK L. WILLIAMS, A. M. Principal Sumner High School, St. Louis, Missouri. INMAN E. PAGE, A. M. President Lungston University, Largest n, Oklahoma. JAS. B. DUDLEY, A. M. President A. and M. College, Green-boro, N. C. SHELTON FRENCH, A. M. Vice President Western University, Quindaro, Kansas. RUSSELL C. CALHOUN, A. M. Prairie Hungerford Normal School, Latonsville, Florida. JAS. H. GARNUTT, A. M. President Western College, Macon, Missouri. J. WILL JACKSON, D. D. Regent Geo. R. Smith College, Sedalia, Missouri. Illinois Baptist Association, Chicago, Illinois. HON. L. P. BRADLEY, Kansas City, Kansas. HON. W. C. HUESTON. COL. GEO. T. WASSON. L. SILAS HARRIS, President. DR. J. R. A. CROSSLAND, V. Pros HARRY R. GRAHAM, Cor. See'y. JESSIE D. ROBINSON, Rec. See'y. G. Q. LAKE, Drugs, Medicines, Toilet Goods. Cleanest and Best Stock in Kansas. N. E. Cor, 6th and Minnesota Ave. The annual sermon of the Masome order and the O. E. S. was preached at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday at 3 o'clock by the Rev. M. A. Ehrmann. The subject was a "True Foundation" and how it should be built upon. It was an able effort and highly instructive to the large audience that greeted the speaker. The lad, on engrates to the State Federation on which convened at Lawrence have returned to their several homes reporting an excellent time. The beautiful work that was placed on exhibition by Hutchinson netted them third prize and the coming year will find them acting every effort to capture first place. The Mass held a public installation at Broadus Hall Tuesday evening. After the settlements a reception was given in honor of their waves and friends. All had a splendid time. Miss Cattie Bunny has returned to her home from Quindale where she has finished food. Miss Celenthal Gouthard, who had been visiting in Kokman, has returned home. Mr W. W. Bynn was appointed a delegate to the National Educational Congress which meets in Kansas City sometime during the month of July. Mr. Bynn comes to be very fortunate in having been a delegate to many meetings of institution. An oathful program will be tendered that day evening at the A. M. E. church under the management of Rev. T. Ravens. This is for the purpose of raising the assessment for Quindaro and all should lend their assistance. The Household of Rath met Thursday evening in regular session. The usual time of meeting is in the afternoon but it was in order that the brothers may meet with them occasionally who seldom get to meet the order on account of being otherwise engaged daily. The Mothers' Conference met in an all day session Thursday of last week. The ladies are doing some excellent work. The local hall team went to Kingman one day this week. They were accompanied by the band. Children's day was very appropriately observed at the Tabernacle church Sunday. The music and recitations rendered was excellent and showed careful training. The church was also handsomely decorated. The annual sermon of the International Order of Twelve was held Sunday at the Second Baptist church. Sir. J. H. Nichols delivered the sermon the subject being, "A Vow" and he drew a beautiful word picture that made a lasting impression upon his heathers. Rev. Rogers, Mrs. E. A. Shackelford and Mrs. R. B. Perkerson have returned from Muskogee, Okla, where they attended the National Baptist Association. Mr. Guss Brown, a young man of this city, died Wednesday morning after a long and continued illness. The funeral was held Thursday from the Second Baptist church. He leaves a number of relatives and friends to mourn his demise. Miss Milhe Bradley, of Austin, Texas, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Washington. She attended the State Federation at Lawrence. Mrs. Bethea Carrol, G. W. M., of the Eastern Star, made her annual visit to the Chapter Friday of last week. She deflected a brilliant picture to the order, and all felt very highly clated. Mr. Lloyd Crouch, of Wachita, is visiting in the city. A large crowd from Newton witnessed the ball game here one day this week. The local team won by a score of 16 to 0. Mrs. J. H. Cannon left Sunday for Miskogee, Okla., where her husband will join her later and after visiting there awhile, they will go to their former home in Little Rock, Ark. An entertainment and bazaar was given at the C. M. E. church Monday evening by the ladies of the city federation. Some beautiful and costly pieces of art needle work were on exhibition. A reception was held at Broadhall Hall Friday evening of last week in honor of Mrs. Bertha Carroll, G. W. M., of the Kansas-Colorado Jurisdiction of the O. E. S. In spite of the indictment weather a nice crowd was present and all had a delightful time. Dr. P. L. Barnett, of Wichita, visited in the city. Mrs. Ophela Salters, of Sterling was among the Sunday visitors. Rev. F. M. Reeves was called to Sterling one day this week to presi the funeral of Mrs. Lelia Stewart the arrival of Mrs. Fred Douglas has returned from Wichita, where she attended the State Convention. Mr. Fred Douglas, who had been in Greenburg for the past two or three months has returned and will visit a few weeks with his wife and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Stevenson. hard boys, left Saturday for a summer resort in Co. auto. Miss Hail Hairson left Saturday she will spend the summer with her brothers, Messrs W. D. Eust and Edgar Hairson. Mr. George Harrison and M. Virgin Hairson visited last week. LAWRENCE, KANSAS Mrs. Mary Rogers entertained Sunday at a four o'clock lunar in honor of Mrs. Hazel Schloss. Mrs. Marie Overstreet, graduate of Kansas University. The guests: Dr. F. D. G. Harvey, Mrs. Hazel Hunt, Ruth Patheon, Catharine Gart, Emma Motters, of the Rajas, and Little Clark, on request. The table was filled with all the achieves of the season and decorated with a mason pair form. Mr. and Mrs. Jane Motters entertained Tuesday evening complaining enquiry to Mr. Arthur Moss, of Columbia, La. Music and games were an integral in until a late hour. Referees were carried and all departed after enjoying a pleasant evening. Mrs. Marie and Miss Emma Overstreet, late Monday morning for their home in Plae Rapids. Mr. and Robert White entertained Wednesday evening in honor of Saint Luke A. M. E. christ and Miss Mac Strode. A dainty three course lunch was served and companion remarks made by Rev. J. M. Lowe, Mr. George King, Mr. Cowan and Mr. Clarence Pearson. Mrs. Oda King delightfully entertained the Imperial Art club Friday afternoon last week. Mrs. Willa Thomas of Tupcha, was guest for the afternoon. Mrs. Ruby Thurston, of Colleville, is attending the summer session at Kansas University. Miss Edna Patrette, of Atchison, is attending the summer session at the University. Mrs. Simon H. Barker is seriously ill at this writing. Mrs. W. C. Brown has returned from the hospital at Kansas City and is improving nicely. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Birdie Brown Walburn left Friday to join her husband in Chicago. Mrs. Eli Freeman, of Manhattan, is visiting Mrs. M. J. Reed. Miss Mabel Gleed has returned from an extended visits in Kansas City. Miss Estelle Greer, Miss Duprec, Miss Hazel Schloss, Miss Hurst are all attending summer school. Mrs. Estelle Hayden was the guest of Mrs. Hattie Sparks during the Federation. Mrs. Clara Jackson visited her mother and attended the State Federation Miss Ella Thomas and Miss Ethel Loe left Saturday evening for Illinois Mr. Thomas, Master Ralph and Dorita Thomas accompanied them as far as Kansas City. The thirteenth annual season of the State Federation of Women's clubs hold their meeting in the city Wednesday of last week at Saint Luke's A. M. E. church. Many delegates were present from all over the state of Kansas. The exhibits were varied. Among some of the very expensive pieces were bed-pads and several the battling pieces. Our spread made by a Kansas City city valued at $100. Lawyers had a beautiful spread made by Mrs. Lois Strode valued at $50. The entire exhibit was valued at something over four thousand dollars. The President Mrs. Lulu B. Harris, of Topeka, drew a $100 credit for the sale she conducted the session she the total woman in the right place. Mrs. J. J. Lester and the daughter, Ariana, were the guests of Mrs. Bunah Venable who attending the Lubbock last week. Mrs. G. A. Minor, Mrs. Minne and Mrs. Milder Montgomery are the guests of Mrs. G. Milder during the session of the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs last week. Mrs. T. W. Ball of Power with was the guest of Mrs. John W. Clark last week during the Federation. The Convention and Progressive Art clubs of the city, had some work on exhibition at the Federation that was up to the standard. Their work was visited at Spruce, and came in march for best work. Mrs. Linda B. Harris, president of the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs, was the guest of Mrs. Penetr and Mrs. King during her stay on the city. Miss Jerry Peterson gave us for Los Angeles, Calif., to spend summer. If you are a constant reader of The Plaindealer you will not need to ask concerning the news of the day. WANTED: A little girl from ten to twelve years old. Nice home for the right girl. a (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer, May 30, 1913.) Case No. 27,919. Sheriff's Sale Notice—(On Alla Order of Sale.) The National Council of the Knights and Ladies of Security. H. H. Paine, John G. Cooper and Cra T. Cooper, Defendants. By virtue of an anas Order of Sale issued to me, out of said District Court, in the above-attitled action, I will, on Monday, the 60th day of June, A. D. 1914, at 2 o'clock P. M. of said day, at the cast short door of the Court House in the City of Topeka, in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, offer at public sale, and sell to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand, all the following-described real estate, to-wit: Lots 99, 121, 99, 139 on Folk St. except the cast 105 feet of lot 289 and the north, east and one-third feet of the cast 105 feet of lot 281 on Folk Street, in the City of Topoka, Kansas, except the right, the owner of the accepted part of and lots to use the north ten (10) feet of the rear 45 feet of said lots for the purpose of a driveway and the maintenance of a private coverage across said 45 feet, lying and situated in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas. The above-described real estate is taken as the property of said defendants, and is directed by said alias order of sale to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said alias order of sale. Stent of Shawnee County, Kansas. Kerry, Doran and Dean. (First Published in The Topica Flain- daler, June 13th, 1913) Edwin R. Bennett and John H. Danby, if they are alive, will take notice, and if they are dead, their unknown heirs, executors, administrators devices, trustees and assigns will take notice that they have been sued by C. E. Streeter in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, to quiet his title as against them to lots 368 and 520 on Michigan Avenue, in what was formerly known as Jenkin W. Morris' Addition to the City of Topeka, but now as in Oakland, Shawnee County, Kansas, and to bar them from ever setting up any hen thereon or claim thereto adverse to him, and that they must answer the petition filed by him as plaintiff in said action in said Court on or before the 28th day of July, 1913, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against them accordingly. MATT CAMPBELL. Attest: Plaintiff's Attorney. C. W. BOWER. Chief of the District Court. (SEAL.) First Published in The Topeks Plaintiff, May 30, 1913) Edna Mayetta Banfield. Plaintiff. M. Hamfield. County of Shawnee, ss. The above named James M. Bannfield is hereby notified that suit has been commenced against him by the above plaintiff, asking for divorce, a restitution of her maiden name and other relief, and that unless he appear and answer same by July 12th, 1913, since will be taken as true and Judgment rendered accordingly, grant you as praised for. Clerk of the District Court. (Seal) # UNDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair he smooth. I have not misshed my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, written Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, W. C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and murky hair and Ford's Royal White. It is the most complexion. Ask your doctor. Be sure and ask your doctor. Oxide is not my Chicago. 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 --- The News at Kansas City Mr Harry Berry is ill at his residence, 330 Nebraska avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, 837 New Jersey avenue report the birth of a baby girl, Sunday, June 22. Mother and babe are doing well. Mrs. James H. Guy, of Topeka, is visiting with Judge and Mrs. I. F. Bradley, 400 Haskell avenue. The funeral of Mr. Alexander Sprigges was held Sunday from the First Baptist church Dr. W. A. Bowren officiated. The annual sermon of the National Compact Masons was held Sunday at the First Baptist church. Rev. Jenkins preached the sermon. Music was furnished by the Lodge choir. A collection of $125.00 was raised. Mr. H. L. Mobily and Miss P. W. Moore have returned home from the State Baptist Sunday School Convention at Wichita. Mobily and Miss Moore represented the First Baptist Sunday school. The Golden Eagle club was entertained last Monday evening at the home of Mrs Mary Burford, 122 La Fayette avenue. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Burdett, 895 New Jersey avenue, report the birth of a baby girl, Lenora Dotothy, last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jarrett have moved to their new home, 922 Freeman avenue. Mrs. W. A. Bowren, 2109 North Third street has been on the sick list for the past week. Mrs. Katie Mirror entertained at dinner last week for Mrs. J. W. Norris of Sioux City, Iowa. Miss Janie Miller, 727 Freeman, is ill at her home, but somewhat better at this writing. The "Lifter" gave a free musical last Friday evening at the A. M. E. church. Refreshments were served on the lawn. Mrs. C. A. Woods of Iola, Kansas, returned to her home after a pleasant visit with her mother and sister, Mrs. Jones 715 Oakland Ave Miss Lester Wilson returned home Saturday from Pt. Scott, Kans. The "Lifters" gave a plate shower Monday evening at the A. M. E. church Many beautiful plates were received Miss Sina A. Perry, one of Lexington, Kentucky's most popular teachers is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lucia Bills, of the Riverside grocery store in Quindio The Adelphia Art club at Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. C. Jones 70s Freeman Ave. The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 2, at the home of Mrs. Melvin Jones, 932 Walker. The "Letters" club gave a moving picture show at the First A. M. E. church on Thursday evening of last week. The benefits to the club were large, both financially and intellectually. Friday the club held a special meeting at the home of Miss Mabel Jackson, 711 Oakland avenue. This Beautiful Stay-Tyde MILITARY PLUMES 20 Inches Wide 18 Inches Long Only 4.45 The wonderful Stay-Tyde patent process now by us gives you a land from Istanbul. You can cut you less than you pay now where for ordinary willows. Stay-Tyde Willow Plumes 23 in wide 2 in long $8.90 21 in wide 5 in long 7.90 in wide 23 in long 6.90 24 in wide 2 in long 9.90 21 in wide 23 in long $8.90 Pennsylvania Plumes 11 in wide $3.98 13 in wide $2.48 14 in wide $5.00 10 in wide $7.80 10 in wide $10.99 We have established a world- wide station on the 64th mile of French Carril Plume made with pearl and we will send all charged pre- paid. Mony is probably refunded if for any reason you do not satisfied. Send so to cover express charges and we will ship any of above C/D J/F free炭炭炭炭. Or, and full purpure water and we will send all charged pre- paid. Mony is probably refunded if for any reason you do not satisfied. Sand for free catalog of French C/D J/F Willow Plumes, Ostrich Ban is and A grettet, and get a complete and Coursed in Military, Dying, Cleaning, Curing, etc. SOUTH AFRICAN IMPORTING CO. 1841 Wabash Ave. Dept. 1374 CHICAGO No. 28149. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Ada Coffee, Plaintiff. State of Kansas to said defendant. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, Ada Coffee, whose petition in said case was filed on the 27th day of June, A. D., 1913 and, that unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 18th day of August A. D., 1913, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment tendered against you divorcing said plaintiff from you and, for all other equitable and proper relief stated in said petition. ADA COFFEE, Plaintiff. J. J. KING, Att'y. for Pl'tff. (Sealt) C. W. Bower, Clerk District Court. First Published June 27, 1913. WRITE TODAY and secure the agency in your city for "THE CON-QUEST," and reap the harvest while the book is new. Liberal terms. Good commissions offered. THE WOODRUFT PRESS, Publishers. Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 N. Residence phones: Jell 901-2 Ind. 2889 Re DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knight and Lady 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 64 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Tice 334 Kansas Ave., over Giblor Drug Store, across from Throo, Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren St. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 932 Kansas Avenue. Phone 3494 Furnished Rooms. When in Topeka and want a neatly furnished room, call at 113 W. 10th St. Mrs. B. F. Austin, Prop. Rooms by day or week. Strictly first class. For Sale. MY MAIR DRESSING, MAXICURING AND MASSAGE PARLORS. My equipment is all upto-date and comparatively new. The business is well established and in splendid location Reasons given privately for desiring to sell. None but an experienced operator can handle the trade. Address MRS. A. DORSEY-CLAYTON, 18021, Main St. Parsons, Kansas. Hadley and Robinson, BARBERSHOP AND BATHS Shining Parlor Everything neat, clean and up-to-date 317 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KA UNION... Cafe, HOTEL... 127 West Railroad Street. SHERMAN TROPTER, Protrietor. BOARD AND LODGING. Everything First Class. NORTH TOPEKA. KANSAS. When in Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks Su. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION.— Meals at All Hours. Prone Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA, : : NEBRASKA The Highest Market Price Paid for Eggs At PAYTON'S Quincy Street Grocery. --- KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Mrs. James H. Guy of Topeka, is in the city, guest of Mrs. I. F. Bradley. The members and friends of Rev. J. R. Richardson's church gave a moonlight social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cox, 358 Rowland avenue, last Saturday evening. An enjoyable time was reported, also it was success financially. As a farmer Mr. John Butler is an adept. We would like to see more of our young men go to the farm. It is a success. Mr. Calypsus Spencer, formerly of this city, but now of Rosemound, Cal., was married this week. Mr. Spencer owns a 360 acre farm at that place and is also mail carrier. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. G. Spencer. Mrs. Luella Patterson has returned from Leavenworth where she attended the funeral of her mother. As we go to press we are glad to note that the condition of Mrs. Thompkins, wife of Prof. Thompkins, is much improved. The Plaindealer wishes her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Beatrice Price and her niece, Mrs. Ruby Berry, of Memphis, Tenn., are visiting their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Martin, 403 Rowland avenue, and Mrs. Mittie Bowman, 2021 Water street, who has been very ill for several months. Mr. Annett Batton, who has been in Topeka for the past few weeks, is at home to friends. Word was received here Sunday that Mr. Napoleon Ward was called to Aberdeen, Miss., on account of the serious illness of his father. Mr. Will Scott, who was accidently shot by the police about five months ago, is able to be out on cruises among his friends again. Mr. Jas. Springs, a member of Widow's Son Lodge No. 17, was buried Sunday from the First Baptist church. Mr. Geo. Woodson and Leroy Woodson of Attichion were in the city Sunday, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, 100 Rowland Ave. They were accompanied home by little Miss Lillian Woodson Mr. Dan Williams of Rosedale, was in the city Sunday, guest of Mr. E. L. Gayden, member of the firm of Patterson and Gayden, real estate dealers. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scott of Chicago, were in the city last week, the guests of Mrs. Anna Scott, 538 State Ave. The Grand Matton will visit Elecat Chapter the first Monday in July. All members are summoned to be on hand at that time. Res. Chas. Fergusca, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, has gone to Claremore, Okla., in search of health. We hope him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Swiney have returned from Dalton, Mo., where they attended the funeral of their sister, Miss Bertha Jones. As we go to press we hear that Mr. Monroe Freeman and Mr. Mack Ward are seriously ill and we may expect the worst at any time. Mrs. Maud Richardson Williams, formerly of this city, but now of Junction City, was in the city this week, guest of Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Sharp, 407 Cleveland avenue. Mrs. J. R. Fox of 1101 Washington street, attended the alumni of the Baldwin City High school. She graduated with the class of 1901 as valedictorian. While there she was guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brown. Miss Edith Douglass of 107 Cleveland avenue, underwent an operation at Bell Memorial hospital last Thursday. At this writing she is doing nicely. Mrs. Rachel Douglass announces the marriage of her daughter, Mrs. Estella M. Wheeler, to Mr. Albert W. Sharp, at their home, 107 Cleveland, Wednesday evening, May 21, 1912. The Wintield Coutier pays the following tribute to one of their colored townsmen: Mr. Frank Montgomery this morning received a commission from Gov. Geo. H. Hodges appointing him a delegate to the National Negro Educational Congress to be held at Kansas City, Mo., on July 15, 1913. In the selection of Mr. Montgomery Gov. Hodges has conferred an honor on one of the most worthy colored men of the state. He will be accompanied to the Congress by his wife and daughter, Josie. GRAHAM RETREAT A STRICTLY PRIVATE FAMILY has a large bbeautiful modern home with up-to-date furnishings. Rooms for rent to strictly first class people. Board obtainable. Call Bell 3532. 320 Virginia Ave., Kansas City, Kas. Dance every Thursday night at Wilson's garden. Full orchestra and plenty of refreshments. JOB PRIN PRINTING The ```markdown ``` Plaindealer Wants Yours Be: =e =