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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER --- Historical Society State House Fifteenth Year. No. 32. DR. Eloquer . Ser Democrats and DR. J. W. CLA ON Eloquent Kansas City D Sermon Before the Baptist Associat DR. J. W. CLAY ON EDUCATION Eloquent Kansas City Divine Delivers an Able Sermon Before the Kaw Valley District Baptist Association at Topeka. "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you."—Matt. 28:19-20. These are the words of our Lord Jesus, commanding His church to teach, to instruct, to educate, to inform, to train humanity. Jesus knew the need of humanity. He knew that the human intellect rbed training, and He insisted on having men taught. the penetrating genius of a Locke has scanned the powers of the human intellect, and described the laws of the mind in so clear and forcible a manner as to win an immortality of fame. Through the process of learning the capacious intellect of a Bacon has surveyed the entire circle of human science, and marked the appropriated of intellectual pursuit for succeeding generations. Education is the result of teaching. For it means to instruct, to inform, to bring up, to train. Education is properly to draw forth, or draw out. It implies the discipline of the intellect; the establishment of principles, the regulation of the heart. Why We Ought to Educate Humanity Because a human being is not in any proper sense a human being until he is educated. What sculpture is to a block of maible education is to the human mind. Therefore the command is to teach all nations all things whatsoever is commanded us by the Lord Jesus. The philosopher, the saint, the hero, the wise and the good, or the great, very often he hidden and concealed in a common person, which proper education might have disinterred and brought forth or brought to light The aim of education should be to teach us how to think, how to improve our minds so as to enable us to think for ourselves rather than to load our minds with the thoughts of other men. Education, briefly, is the leading of the human mind and soul to what is right and best, and to make man better in time for eternity. The training which makes men happiest in themselves also makes them more serviceable and useful to others. The college, appealing immediately to the mental part, is yet to train every part. It is doing its duty only when it causes man to regulate appetite, to crush passion, to guide desires, to quicken affection, to prevent wrong actions, to stimulate right choices. If men would know the true end of life he must be educated. True education is the awakening of the mind for the love of truth; giving a just sense of duty; opening the eyes of the mind to the great purpose and end of life. Therefore, we as individuals, are to love the good for the sake of the good; to be virtuous in action because in heart; to love and serve God supremely—not from fear but from delight in His perfection. We are to teach men because of the capacity of the human mind. How wonderful is the faculty of the human mind. And what a vast store house of knowledge may be treasured up by that power. It has been said that the mind is a natural substance, and to educate it is a delusion, and will only last in time, and will go out like a candle in the high winds of eternity. But I hold that the mind $l_{5}$ immaterial—the intelligent and self-active agent, that spiritual essence, the chiefest attribute of the human soul, if not the soul itself, the scope of which is unbounded in its flights. The flaming bounds of the universe cannot limit the flight of the human thought, and yet upon the tablet of memory is recorded the speculation of the mind, and the flight of the imagination throughout this immense range. We are to teach men because of the future possibilities of the mind. The utmost capacity of the human intellect has never yet been exhibited. The shortness of the human life, together with the many hindrances with which the most highly favored must necessarily contend in their intellectual pursuits, has ever precluded the possibility of testing, by example, what the human intellect, under more favorable circumstances, might accomplish. Yet the achievement of the human mind, in the various departments of knowledge, have been truly astonishing. The mineral, vegetable and animal kingdoms have passed under the philosophic view of the human mind. Through the process of training Through the process of training --- the penetrating genius of a Locke has scanned the powers of the human intellect, and described the laws of the mind in so clear and forcible a manner as to win an immortality of fame. Through the process of learning the capacious intellect of a Bacon has surveyed the entire circle of human science, and marked the appropriated of intellectual pursuit for succeeding generations. Not has the research of the human mind been restricted to this globe upon which we live. But the towering mind of a Newton, through the process of learning or education, has goared from world to world, estimating the magnitudes and distances of those immense oths, and expatlated on the laws, binding them together and guiding them in their harmonious revolutions. We are to teach men because of the superiority of the human mind above that of the body. Contemplating the mind or soul as the center and source of all mental achievement and all moral emotions, how transcendently great must be its powers. It stands confessed as the greater the nobler part of our nature. It is as much superior to the body as the heaven is above the earth. A material of finer texture than the body it is wrought up to a higher state perfection. All that is profound in the researches of intellect, all that is attractive or beautiful in the creation of fancy—all that is grand or sublime in the visions of imagination, all that is heroic in patriotism, all that is angelic in virtue or God-like in devotion but the going forth of the mind—the out-breathing of the soul. We should train the mind because the body is only an instrument of the mind. The body has to do with things of the earth, hence earthly. And as an instrument of the mind, it can teach forth its hand and grasp the treasures of the world. It can open its eyes and ears upon all the beauty and melody that surrounds it. But the mind can take a nobler flight and hold converse with spiritual things. She can spread her wings abroad and soar aloft to the highest of heaven; she can mingle with seraphims and cherubims in gazing with wonder and admiration upon the out-shining power, and vision, goodness and the glory of Almighty God. We should teach man because of what has already been accomplished through the trained intellect in the field of activity. We have witnessed the exploits of talent and genius in their various departments. We have seen something of what the powers of a trained mind have accomplished, but we know not the extent to which those powers might be conducted. Education, in all its departments, has spread open wide fields for the range of the human mind. The deep mysteries of nature have been explored, her most subtle agencies tamed by the genius of man and made to render obedience to his bidding and tributary to his comfort. And, too, the sublime doctrines of revelation have been surveyed, and rich promise of an endless life have been grasped by the human mind or soul as the pledge of an undying hope and a blessful immortality. "Go ye therefore, and teach and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things what ever have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always even unto the end of the world. Amen!" Rev. W Braxton, of Pueblo, Col. is in the city this week. He preached for Rev. C. R. Runyon and his congregation Sunday. Mrs. Mary L. Joyce, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., stopped over in the city Sunday. She was en route to Colorado Springs, Colo. She was the guest of TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING AUGUST 8, 1913. her cousin, Mr. W. W Mosley Mrs. C. A. West has returned from a visit with friends in Salina. Mrs. Mayme Lewis Jackson is the guest of friends in the city. The Knights of Pythias held their outing in Riverside park Monday. A large crowd went out and enjoyed the day. The affair was a grand success. Messrs. John L. Wright and Major Moore and Mrs. G. D. Streeter were Omaha visitors last Sunday afternoon at the cornerstone laying of the Bion Baptist church and report the ceremonies attending same very inspiring and sublime. Prof. R. T. Coles, most worshipful grand master of the Missouri jurisdiction of A. F. and A. M., was in the city Monday on his official visit to Lebanon large No. 126. Granh Master Coles was accorded a royal welcome in our midst. He gave a very fitting report of the work done during the three years of his administration an the same was celebrated by the Craft. Quarterly conference at the A. M. E. chuch next Sunday Covenant and communion services were held at Zion Baptist church last Sunday PROGRAM FOR PRINCE HALL GRAND CHAPTER, O. E. S. Salina, Kansas, August 13th, 14th and 15th, 1913—Sessions Beginning at 9 O'Clock A. M. Wednesday—Morning Session. Song...Prince Hall Grand Chapter Invocation...Grand Chaplain Welcome Address in behalf of the city...Mayor Niquette Response...Mr. H. I. Monroe.Topeka Welcome Address in behalf of Martha Capter No. 52, Mrs. Bertha Payton. Response...Past Grand Matron, Mrs. Lutie Brown, Wichita. Music...Selected Wednesday Afternoon. 2:30—Grand Matron's Address, Mrs. Bertha Carroll. Wednesday Evening. Piano Duett...Miss Bessie and Mrs. Grace Greene. Vocal Solo...Mrs. Lutie Webster Grand Lecture...Grand Lecturer Piano Solo...Mrs. Mary Smith, Parsons. Reception. Thursday Evening. Reception. 8:30—Piano Solo.....Selected Reading.....Mrs. Rosa Jones Vocal Solo.....Miss Geneva Adams Piano Solo.....Miss Cora Henderson Reading.....Mrs. Vesta Grimes Connet Solo.....Dr. A. K. Lawrence, Wichita Reading.....Mrs. Smith, Newton Music—Selected. Vocal Solo.....Miss Ota Jordan Reading.....Miss Marie Banks Vocal Duet.,Misses Geraldine Bryant and Elizabeth Perrin. Reading.....Mrs. Lulu Findley Short Address.....Dr. H. H. Wilson Music.....Magnolia Quartette FRIDAY—6 p. m. Outing. CHARLESTON HAS BIGGEST TEN CENT STORE. Only One of Its Kind in America— $20,000 Raised by Dollar Subscriptions—Building Four Stories—25 Young Men and Women Given Work. From Chicago Defender: Charleston, S. C., Aug. 2.—What I reported to be one of the largest commercial ventures of the race in the Southland is a four-story ten-cent store owned and operated by the race. This is the outgrowth of a small company that started years ago and by dollar subscriptions raised $20,000. Recently they have enlarged their space and are now covering four floors. It is patronized by both races and gives employment to twenty-five members of our race and to two white girls, who have been employed in other ten cent stores. These white girls act as managers in different departments. The store is well kept and the grade of merchandise that is sold is equal to any for the money. It is not only the largest but the only one of its kind in America. It proves to the world that if the race would unite throughout the United States . they would be successful. One of its kind could be made to pay in any of the large northern cities, namely New York and Chicago. There is a vast field in the latter city and as the young men and women are denied a place to work in the stores of the other race it would give employment to the otherwise idle. The Negro Man Who Accepts Office Stands in Danger of Life—Kill the First Race Man to Accept Segregated Job—Napler Realigned at the Request of Young College Men. Washington, D. C., Aug. 1. President Wilson has sent to the Senate the name of Attorney Adam E. Patterson of Muskogee, Okla., as Registrar of the Treasury, to succeed Mr. Napier. Mr. Patterson comes well recommended and is championed politically by Senator Gore of Oklahoma and by the National Negro Democratic League. His case is handicapped somewhat by a bitter fight Senator Vardaman is making against his confirmation. The objection to Mr. Patterson is based solely upon color. The friends of the Oklahoma statesman are hopeful of ultimate success, however, in view of the strong personal influence of Senator Gore in the Senate and his recognized prowess as a political warrior. The colored people, very naturally, wish for the confirmation of Mr. Patterson, as they would regard it as a calamity if the Registrarship of the Treasury should be lost to the Negro race. (But Brother Patterson didn't land and the place is now in the hands of an Indian. Too bad, but true.) Colored Young Men Angry. Colored Young Men Angry. Cleveland, O., Aug. 1.—The young college men whose secret mission met here July 21 have decided to run to death any Negro who will accept the office of Registrar of the Treasury when he must take it as a "Jim Crow" preposition. "We have avowed to God to kill the brute who disrespects our race and takes such a kick from the Democrat" is the watchword. White Dining Car Conductor Forced to Rebuke Colored Walters to Their Sense of Duty-Net Fit for Service Should Be Dismissed. Last week one of the most outrageous treatments that could befall a young lady was forced on Miss Myrtle Witherspoon on a Union Pacific passenger train. Having spent the winter in the balmy clime of California, she boarded a train for the East. Having Pullman accommodations she was shown her seat and given all the courtesy that one could wish by the porter, and both train and Pullman conductor, but, in entering the dining car her journey had to be marred by the illiterate southern brutes who try to lowrate a lady to the white men as in the South. She was seated at the table by the steward and given a bill of fare and check. Pausing long enough to write her order she noticed that none of the waiters came near to serve her. Waiting patiently, thinking that they might be busy, she said nothing, but the situation soon began to become strained, for these brutes began to make remarks not only to one another but to the white steward in charge. Finally this gentleman, seeing that his crew were not men, got them in the party and cursed them, telling them that a dog could not have been treated worse; that no Irish, Jew, German, Greek nor any nationality on the face of the globe but a toward "niggeeer" would try to, much less treat a woman who has proven herself a lady as they had—that on the end of the trip none would ever leave the station with him again. "Woman is a woman, and you have all had mothers, many have sisters, and to do as you men have done proves to me that you are not fit to mingle with the class, you are hired to serve, of which this lady is one. She has a ticket, she is a passenger, and under the law and while I have charge of this car you must serve everyone the game—black, white, yellow or brown makes no difference to me." LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Rev. David Saint Clair, of Kansas City, Kas., preached an excellent german Sunday evening at the warren Street Baptist church. While in the city he was the guest of Mr. George Byrd. Mrs. Randall Lillard and children of Kansas City, Mo., returned home Thursday after a two weeks' visit with Mrs. Lillard's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David McCloud. The Queen Esther circle of the Warren St. Baptist church met last Thursday evening with Miss Mattle Miller, nearly all the members being present. Miss Anderson was a visitor. Light refreshments were dispensed at the close of the meeting. Plans were made for a social which was given Wednesday at the home of Miss Birdie Ellis. Warren St. Baptist church, corner Warren and Ohio, Rev. G. N. Jackson, pastor. Services: 11 a.m., Covenant. 12:46, Sunday school. 6:45, B. Y. P. U. 8 p.m. preacning by Rev. St. Clair of Kansas City St. Luke A. M. E. church, corner New York and Warren. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by the pastor, Rev. J. M. Brown. Morning subject, "Beauty of Service." Evening subject, "Abiding in Christ." 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. 8 p.m. Allen Endeavor Prof. and Mrs. J. C. Winston of Kansas City, Mo., spent a few days in the city last week en route home from the State Normal at Emporia While in the city they were guests of Mr. Winston's mother and sister, Mrs. Hannah Bartleson and Miga Irene Bartleson. Prof. Winston was a graduate from the State Normal this year. Rev. G. N. Jackson, Rev. R. H. Thomas and a number of Lawrence people attended the Kaw Valley District Baptist association at Topeka last week. Many Lawrence people attended the picnic at Lakeview Monday given by the band boys. Mr. Solon Todd of Eudora, Kas., visited in the city Sunday, guest of his sister, Miss Mabel Tood. Mr. George Byrd delightfully entertained Rev. David St. Clair at his beautiful home in West Lawrence last Sunday. Rev. G. N. Jackson was re-elected as moderator of the Kaw Valley District Baptist association. The following persons attended the Kaw Valley association at Topeka last week: Rev. and Mrs. G. N. Jackson, Mrs. Susan Hawkins, Mrs Mary Tydings, Mrs. Lucy Brown, Miss Mabel Todd, Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Thomas, Mr. George Byrd, and Mr. William Harney. Miss Moore and Mrs. Alice Montgomery of Kansas City, Kas., were visitors in the city Sunday, guests of Mrs. Montgomery's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Miller. Mr. Robert White, who has been very ill, is able to be out again. Miss Eva Minor, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert White, has returned to her home at Omaha, Neb. Rev. David St. Clair has returned to his home at Kansas City, after a short visit in the city. Miss Lillie Burns returned Thursday of last week from Emporia where she had been attending the Summer school. Miss Lillie Williams left Wednesday for Denver, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harney, George Johnson and Mrs. Flora Brooks spent Sunday in Eudora, guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Lee. Mrs. Lucy Brown left Wednesday for a two weeks' stay at St. Joseph, Mo., with her daughter, Mrs. John Gregg. Several people attended the services conducted at the poor farm last Sunday by Rev. J. M. Brown. Mrs. Lucy McPike, Mrs. Ella Bowers, and Mr. C. C Yeager left last Saturday for Bowling Green, Mo, on a visit to the mother of Mr. Yeager and Mrs. McPike. A large number of people attended the picnic given at the home of Mrs. Green north of the city. OKLAHOMI CITY, OKLA. The thermometer now has a daily habit of ascending beyond the 100 mark. The excessive heat is causing much sickness. Mesdames Wm. Grant, Milage Winslet, Robert Taylor and Miss Rebecca Cunningham are on the sick list Price $1.50 Per Year. or Just the Same! Miss Edna Wright is convalescent after quite an illness. Mr. E. T. Haynes is suffering from tonsilitis. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jones a pair of twins boys. Dr. A. B. Whitby has gone to the Claremore springs for treatment. Mrs. Emmitte Smith of Texarkana, Ark., and Mrs. G. W. Edwards of Higginsville, Mo., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Freed Williams. Mrs. Moses Brooks and daughter, Maxine, are visiting Mrs. William Simpson. Mrs. H. Hake of Kansas City, Mo., visited in our city last week. Rev. W. H. Jerrigan of Washington, D. C., visited his former church, the Tabernacle Baptist, a few Sundays. He was warmly received by his former members and friends. Dr. Wm. Blount of Eunis, Texas, was up to the medical association. Rev. C. R. Tucker is spending the summer months in part at Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Hall and daughter, Mary, are visiting Mrs. Parlee Hoffman of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Josiee Sparks and son, Delos, are visiting in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Tyson of Wewoka, spent a few days with us while enroute to the grand lodge at Boley. Mrs. Brown and daughter, of Los Angles, Cal., after a pleasant visit with relatives, left for their home Tuesday. They will visit in Kansas City while en route back. Mrs. Taylor Reed and daughter, little Miss Castilla, will leave for Pratt City Tuesday. Mrs. Reed is the guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Slaughter. Several entertainment; wente given in her honor. Mrs. Henry Hawkins and Fred Williams gave a picnic at Delmar Gardens for the house guest of Mrs. Williams. The outing was enjoyed by all. Dr. Haywood has been all smiles since thee return of Mrs. Haywood and son, Miles. They had a fine visit on the Gulf Coast. Quite a unique entertainment was given by Dr. and Mrs. eter in honor of Mrs. Taylor Reed, of Topeka, Kansas. Thee weather being warm it was made an out-of-doors affair where the gueests could mingle and converse. The invitations read: "A Tramp on the Lawn." The guests were met by two gentlemen hobos in the person of Messrs Henry Hawkins and Pierce Winslett. This added murth to the occasion. These gentlemen invited all present into "Hobo Circle" where all learned the pass word, and in the future they will have no trouble in meeting and greeting a tramp. Miss Minnie Pope, of Dallas, Texas, rendered several very choice selections while the refreshments were being served. The decorations were these colors of the Semper Tidelas club, of which the hostess is a member. Mrs. Wotten opened her doors on Wednesday in honor of Mr. H. Hake, of Kansas City. The affair was enjoyed by all the younger set. The Randolph Concert band gave a recital at Avery chapel. The attendance was large, and the concert was highly appreciated. Mr. Chester Jones and several of the young gentlemen gave a dance at Brenson's hall Friday evening. A number of the younger set chaperoned by Mrs. Wm. Grant had a delightful evening. Mrs. Thomas Edwards received at her home from 5 to 9 p.m., in honor of Mrs. Taylor Reed of Topeka, Kus. The ladies were lovely in evening dresses. There were many beautiful gowns and hats. The little Misses Zethel Brazelton and Mildred Jeter presided at the punch bowl. Miss Castilla Reed, daughter she gueest of honor, was tendered by the young misses a place of honor among them by request of these misses, she was asked to receive thee cards. Miss Castilla performed thus charming duty with grace and dignity. Mrs. Thomas Edwards is a charming hostess and Mrs. Reed an ideal guest. Mrs. William Kelley assisted in serving the ices; Mrs. J. H A Brazelton assisted in receiving. ```markdown ``` MISSING A CARIBOU. An Attack of "Buck Ague" Made a Fool of the Hunter. What the "buck ague" is like is described in "The Journal of a Sporting Nomad," by J. T. Studley. The author's first attempt against the caribou resulted in humiliation. He tells that Johnny, his Indian guide, suddenly dropped like a stone into the wet grass and muttered "Stag," and there, sure enough, strolling along the front was a fine caribou. "I sat down, resting my elbow on my knee, waiting until he should put in an appearance my side of the rock. I had the rifle to my shoulder, and at last the grand beast walked into view, not more than 100 yards away. He stopped, looking about him, and I drew a bead on his shoulder. Useless! The rifle wobbled all over the place, and for the life of me I could not keep it still nor hold my breath. My heart was in my mouth, and all the time the rifle trembled and shook. The caribou moved on a few paces, and I determined that if I meant to shoot at all I must obtain better control of my nerves. I still covered him with the sights, or thought I was doing so, as I pulled the trigger on the beast that was standing broad side on with his head turned from me. "I was using a fine rifle, and it was the work of an instant to pump an other cartridge into the chamber and fire again. Still no move on the part of my target. He faced the other way nonchalantly, listening with interest to the echo of the rifle in the distant canyons. I was getting desperate now and could hear the Mk16mac muttering all sorts of imprecations behind my back, which only made things worse. I fired five more shots at that caribou as he stood as though carved in wood, persevering until he turned off calmly into a belt of timber. "This story is an absolute fact. I would not have credited it had I not been the one to make such a fool of myself. My feelings can be more readily imagined than described. I could have cried with vexation and shame. Johnny took the rite, looked it over, patted it as though he would demand of it whether the fruit lay with it or the user, and I tried to make excuses to myself for myself." A Doubtful Introduction. In Rubinstein's "Reminiscences" we read how the illustrious pianist went from Berlin to settle in Vienna, fortified by letters of introduction to various celebrities given to him by the Russian ambassador at the Prussian court. He presented several of them without any beneficial result, and it then occurred to him to tear open those which remained and read them. They all ran, he says, as follows: "Dear Countess—Our position as ambassador and ambassador imposes upon us the tiresome duty of patronizing and introducing all kinds of compatriots, who are often most important in their solicitations. I therefore now venture to introduce to you a certain Rubinstein, the bearer of this communication." After that experience Rubinstein threw all his letters of introduction into the fire, and he got on a great deal better without them. An Actor's Qualification. Among the London Lyceum company of Irving's day was Evergreene Howe, a Quaker, of whom this story is told in the "Life of Martin Harvey." "Howe went to see Kean at Richmond and explained his desires. Kean listened more or less patiently, and Howe used to deliver his verdict, imitating his manner. "Why, Cockle, you are a Quaker, eh?" Kean said. "Yes," admitted Howe. "And you want to go on the stage, do you, eh?" "Again Howe admitted the accuracy of the estimate Kean turned to him in his inimitable way and asked: "Well, Cully, can you starve?" "Not an encouraging suggestion," Howe used to add "But Kean knew something of starvation as a passport to the stage," he used to conclude grimly." When Harmonies Are Exhausted. Once during a conversation on music, when James Hinton, the English physician and philosophical writer, was among the company, some one suggested that "owling to the unlimited number of musical compositions a time would come when all music would only be a repetition of exhausted harmonies. Hinton remarked that then would come a man so inspired by a new spirit that his feeling would be not that all music has been written, but that no music has yet been written." Mr. Havelock Ellis cites the saying in "The Task of Social Hygiene," applying it to the domain of love. Sheer Waste. Sir Archibald Geltik tells a story of a Scotchman who, much against his own will, was persuaded to take a holiday. He went to Egypt and visited the pyramids. After gazing for some time at the great pyramid he muttered, "Man, what a lot of manion work not to be bringlu' in any rent!" Success and Failure It is sometimes hard to find out just how the man who is successful has managed to succeed, but it is always easy to see why failure comes to those who fail—Chicago Record Herald. A Hard Job. Ils Friend What part did you find most trying when you were on the stage? Koollights—Trying to live up to the salary I told my friends I was drawing. ...PROGRAMME... OF THE Topeka District ..Lincoln Conference.. Methodist Episcopal Church TO BE HELD AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, Aug. 27-31, 1913. Grove M. E. Church, 22d & Seward. FIRST DAY—MORNING SESSION. 8:30—Devotional Services, by S. A. Striping, D. S. 9:00—Organization. 10.00—Welcome Address. Response.....I. W. H. Terrell 11:00—Introductory Sermon, A. W. Talbert and W. H. S. Rowe. 12:00—Announcements. Benediction. LADIES AID WORK. 2:00—Devotion, J. S. Burton, R. C. Cooper. 2:30—"Ladies Aid Society:"— (a) Social Influence Upon the Church: Delegates, Kansas City, Kansas, and Colorado Springs, Colo. (b) Its Moral and Religious Effect Upon the Community: Delegates—Topeka (Asbury) and Denver. (c) Its Financial Worth to the Church: Delegates—Mount Olive (Topeka) and Omaha. Each delegate ten minutes. General discussion, three minutes each. EVENING SESSION. 7:30—Praise Service: L. C. Allen and J. H. Daniels. 8:00—Sermon S. N. Smith Benediction. SECOND DAY-MORNING SESSION. 8:30-Devotion, W. P. Davey and A. P. Blakemore. 9.00—Report of District Superintendent, S. A. Stripling. 9.20—Report of Pastors. 11:00—Sermon ..... S. E. Saunders; Alternate, W. Dawson. 12.00—Recess. SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK. District S. S. Supt. Presiding. 2.00—Devotion, C. P. Thompson, and A. Paulkner. 2.30—"The Sunday School Work:"— (a) The Sunday School Superintendent's Place in the Work:—Delegates, Independence, Wichita, Rosedale and Mound City. (b) The Value of the Teachers' Meeting in the Work:—Delegates, Kansas City, Kansas, Dunlap, Manhattan and Salina. (c) The Ipmortance of the Children in the Church of Today:—Delegates, Lincoln, Hastings, Burlingame, Alma Circuit and Bonner Springs. (d) The Relation of the Sunday School to the Board of Education:—Delegates. Topeka, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Ft. Scott, Clay Center, and Valley Falls., EVENING SESSION. 7:30—Praise Service, H. South. Sermon, Walton Brown. Benediction. THIRD DAY—MORNING SESSION. 8:30—Devotional Exercises, G. T. Wooten and M. M. Jefferson. 9:00—Reports of 1—Sunday School Superintendent. 2—Presidents Ladies Aid Societies. 3—Presidents of Epworth Leagues. 4—Methodist Brotherhoods. ma City; Mr. John Waukamis, Oklahoma City; Mr. J. D. Rarholph, of Oklahoma City; Mr. D. S Sned, of Oklahoma City; Mr. Frank Pearson, Coffeyville, Kas.; Mr. Jas. Harrison, Sapulpa; Mr. Calvin White, McAlister; Mr Lester Hill, Tulsa. Mr. Snead Bowie, chef at the Cobb Bath House, left Saturday for a visit of thirty days at his home at Eldorado, Ark. Mr. Garland Jaggers is the expert bath attendant at the Cobb Bath House, and has charge of the gents. Mrs. Charlotte McDonald is the expert attendant for the women. She is from Parsons, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Mason and their sons, Horace and Ralph, have returned from Cairo, Ill, where they been visiting relatives for the past three weeks. They were accompanied home byMr. Mason's mother, Mrs. Tandy, who will spend some time in the city. Mr. Daniel Mayfield of Montreal, joying the affair were Mrs. Ida Page, Mrs. J. M. Gross, Mrs. W. C. Downing, Mrs. Lloyd Rickman, Mrs. U. S. Rickman, Mrs. Wayman Anderson, Mrs. Keane Rossiter, Miss Bessie Frame, Mrs. Walter Leavelle, and Miss Bessie Butler. Mr. Hobart Elliott of Emporia, is spending a few days in the city, the guest of Mr. W. T. Bell. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor have arranged for a celebration and basket dinner to be held at the Athletic park Aug. 12th, and a very interesting program has been arranged for the occasion. The Yellow Jackets defeated the Wichita team Monday in a game at Wichita by a score of 19 to 3. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. F. Sawner of Chandleer, Okla., made a few hours' stop in the city Tuesday afternoon enroute to Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, Boston, and other northern and eastern cities. Mrs. Sawner is a very pleasant lady, highly cultured and is principal of the school at Chandler and also secretary of the State Teachers' association of AFTERNOON SESSION. AFTERNOON SESSION. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. The Men's Rosebud chorus sang at the Macedonia Baptist church last Sunday evening. The young men are making a rapid progress under the leadership of their manager, Mr. G. Blackwell. Mrs. Lona Jones is on the sick list. Mr. Cordell is much improved after a severe illness. Little Irma Gilbert is visiting in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Clay has returned to her home at Omaha, Neb, after a six weeks' visit here. Mrs. D. A. Jefferson, teacher of No. 5 class, of the Macedonia Baptist Sunday school, entertained for her class last Tuesday at the Forest park. A nice time was enjoyed by all the little tots. A big picnic was given at Forest park on Aug. 4th by the members of the Sardis Baptist church and many good things were in store for those who attended. There was excellent speaking by citizens of oratorical diplomats of Coffeyville. Miss Beulah Thompson and Miss Louise Fits, teachers of class No. 3 of the Macedonia Sunday school delightfully entertained their pupils Thursday of last week at Forest park and a nice time was enjoyed by all. A "hobo" concert will be rendered by the men of the Macedonia Baptist church on Aug. 14th at the Odd Fellows hall, which promises to be one of the biggest hits of the season. All are invited to be present. CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. Rev. Parker of the A. M. E. church filled his pulpit Sunday. Rev McClendon returned to his flock and preached a soul-stirring sermon Sunday morning and evening. Claremore is still on the boom. Hotel Wright and Cobb bath house are full as usual, but if you will come to Claremore we will make room for you at the Cobb Bath House. Registered at the Cobb Bath House this week are Mrs. Nellie Price of Oklahoma City; Mrs. Davis, Boynton; Mrs. McClain, Independence, Kans.; Mrs. Maggie Payne, Oklaho- 11:00—"The Necessity of the Southwestern Advocate in Our Homes," by S. A. Stripling, D. S. 11:20—Sermon by M. M. Jefferson; alternate, I. W. H. Terrell. 12.00—Recess AFTERNOON SESSION. 2.00—Devotion by District President. 2:30—"Woman's H. M. Society:" Its Work (a) In the Local Church—Delegates, Asbury (Topeka), Denver, Colorado Springs. (b) In the Annual Conference—Delegates, Kansas City, Kans., Omaha, Rosedale, and Manhattan. (c) In the General Connection—Delegates, Lincoln, Salina, Wichita and Independence. EVENING SESSION. 17:30—Praise Services, J. H. Taylor. 8.00—Sermon, J. W. Corquest. Benediction. FOURTH DAY—MORNING SESSION 8:30—Devotion, B. J. Donnell. 9.00—Finishing Conference Business. 11:00—Sermon, G. T. Wooten; Alternate S. L. Deas. 12.00—Adjournment. AFTERNOON SESSION. Epworth League and Methodist Brotherhood. 2.00—Song Service led by P. C. Curry, District President. 2:10—Subject: "How May Young People be Used in the Church Work?" by R. J. Keel and R. J. Jackson. 2—"The Non-Interest of the Young People in Their Societies," by B. F. Swindell, D. K. Muckelburg. (a) What is the Cause? What is the Remedy? EVENING SESSION. 7:30—Evening Services conducted by M. C. Simpson and Thomas Simms. 8:00—An Address: "Stewart Missionary, Foundation for Africa,' S. D. Davis. 8:40—"Our Lincoln Conference College at University Heights, Oklahoma: How May We Help to Develop it?" by the District Superintendent and others. FIFTH DAY—SUNDAY SERVICES 9:00 a. m.—Sunday School conducted by Superintendent Hayes. 10:00 a. m.—Love Feast—J. J. Cabbell. H. South 11:00 a m.—Sermon, S. A. Stripling, D. S. 3:00 p. m.—Sermon, S. D. Davis. 8:00 p. m.—Sermon, S. L. Deas. Morning talks of eight minutes each will be given by the District Superintendent on the following subjects: 1—The Pastor as a Soul Winner. 2—Ministerial Courtesy. 3—The Pastor as a Financier. 4—Importance of Child Conversion. 5—The Pastor's Hand on the Throttle. The Sunday School, League, Ladies Aid Society, Methodist Brotherhood, the Woman's H. M. Society and the Woman's F. M. Society are requested to send or bring fifty cents (50c) each to defray the expenses of the Conference. The District Stewards will meet at 2:30 p. m. Friday. All members of the District Conference are expected to be present the first day, and remain until the Conference closes. All Pastors will report their vouchers and money for Benevolence the second day of the Conference session. Committee:—WALTON BROWN. I. W. H. TERRELL, S. A. STRIPLING, D S., D. SMITH, Pastor. Ukamis, Oklah Rarlolph, of S Sned, of bank Pearson, Vas. Harrison, Canada, Mrs. W. K. Bowie, of Saint Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Leon Iron Moccasinn of La Plant, So. D., are visiting their mother, Mrs. Lucy Mayfield and other relatives. --- NEWTON, KANSAS. EVENING SESSION Mrs. Geo. Dell was called to Peabody by telegram Tuesday. Mrs. Pat Rickman entertained last Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Bessie Butler and Mrs. Walter Leavelle, of Cincinnati. The nofernoon was spent in playing whist. A very dainty lnuch was served. Those en-Oklahoma. Mr. Sawner is one of the most successful business men of the Oklahoma, a cotton buyer and shipper, shipping cotton to Liverpool and several other European cities. We wish for them a pleasant stay on their vacation. Mrs. J. M. Gross entertained with amiscellaneous shower Tuesday evening complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Grey, who were married a short time ago. The evening was spent in games and music. Many useful presents were received and we wish Mr. and Mrs. Grey a long and prosperous married life... Miss Frazier is visiting wnth her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Frazier. Mrs. John Jackson, who has been ill, is improving slowly. 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. MRS. W. W. GRAHAM, 320 Virginia Ave., Kansas City, Kaa WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS and want a FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON MRS. C. E. BRAXTON, 915 E. 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Mme.M.Beard, Hair Specialist. Switches and Wigs to Order. AGENTS WANTED Mme.M. Beard, WICHITA, KANSAS ```markdown ``` KANSAS CITY,'KANSAS Dr. H. T Kealing returned from a trip South last week and immediately left for the East Any one wishing to send news to the Review may leave same at the office of Patterson and Gayden, 527 State Ave., where they will be received. Mrs. Shelton French attended the funeral of her nephew at Sedalia last week. The splendid electric fan and modern equipment in the offices of Dr. Hayden, the dentist, insures you perfect ease and less pain this warm weather while having your dental work done. Try it. Miss Capitola Rollins, a graduate of Western University, who for the past three years has been teaching at Shawnee, Kansas, has been elected to teach at the public schools at Quinduro, Kansas, next season. Mr. Considice Jenkins, who enlisted in the U. S. navy recently, reports that he finds conditions very favorable at the navy yard and looks forward to a trip to Europe in a few weeks. Should he not go he tells us he will get his furlough and returns to Kansas, home of sunflowers. The tennis bugs are busy now. We note the agility and rapidity with which the men move around over the courts at the Washington Boulevard play ground. Some of the stars at this time seem to be Prof. Marquess, Prof. King, Messrs. Williams, Starr and Matthews. Gentlemen, we are ready to publish the announcement of a challenge to Kansas City, Mo., Topeka and St. Joseph any time you see fit to let us proceed. The happiest and jolliest man around town is Mr. Tom Crowder, who runs the moving wagons. He says if you want to move call him; Bell Phone West 247. We are anxious to make this paper one of the best in the business, the busiest little paper in the West, but we can't do it without your help. If the citizens of Kansas City desire to place this paper where it ought to be call Home Phone 503 West or Bell Phone 215 West. Ask for Mr. E. L. Gayden, Jr., and he will see that your parties, dances, visitors and religious services are published. Mrs Jack Payne of Parsons., Kas., is in the city, the guest of her sister, Madam Geirude Di-her, 205 McGee street. Madam Anna Brown will give a musical at the Pleasant Green Baptist church next Monday night. Mudam Geirude Fisher entertained the following out of town guests: Mrs. Jack Payne, Mrs. Chas Hudson and Mrs. Oscar McLin of Parsons, Kans., Mrs. Leatha Hopking of Pittsburg, Mrs. Sidney Tallman of Chicago, and Mrs. Young of Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Hardin have returned from a ten days' visit to Excelsior Springs, Mo. Why not let us all go out and play tennis on the courts that are prepared for us? Why go where we are not wanted? Are we seeking social equality? We hope not. Mr. Robert Womack of Parsons, Kansas, spent Monday in the city. He is now running on the diner from St. Louis to Parsons. WORDS OF APPRECIATION. Mothers Testify to merits of XXth Century Hair Preparations. Nelson, Mo., April 13, '13. Dear Madam Dabney: I am writing you for a small order. I want you to please send by mail three bottles of your shampoo, three boxes of hair grower and two boxes of preserving oil. I like the remedy just fine, I would not be without it for anything. I am using it on my little girl's hair and it seems to be helping it great- MRS. ANNA BRUNER. Kansas City, Mo. 1-20-1913. Dear Madam Dabney: I am a mother of four girls. In trying to improve their hair I had tried several preparations but none gave me the good results until I used Mme. Dabney's XXth Century Preparations. Their hair was thin, harsh and would fall out so that I dreaded to use a comb. Now their hair is growing nicely—does not fall out, has no dandruff, is soft and pretty. Three of the girls are attending Wendell Phillips school Howard and Vine streets. Investigation will bear out my testimony. I would not be without the XXth Century Hair Preparations in my house. 2455 Woodland. A six week's treatment of Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations sent on receipt of P. O., money order of $1.25 or a single package of XXth Century Hair Grower, Preserving Oil or Shampoo sent for 50c. Write today to Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXXth Century Hair Preparations Co., 1806 E. 24th street, Kansas City, Mo. Dent. 36. Farm and Garden DO YOU GROW SWEET CORN? No Crop Responds Better to Good Treatment Than This One. Every truck farmer knows that the first early sweet corn in the market pays as great a profit as any crop grown. It is usually sold by the hundred and marketed in sacks containing that number of cars. The fodder remaining after the crop is sold is nearly as valuable as timothy hay. The best profit comes from the earliest acres, says a writer in the Farmer's Review. Sweet corn cannot be shipped a great distance, as it deteriorates rapidly; ```markdown ``` Photograph by Long Island agricultural experiment station. SWEET CORN AND LIMA BEANS. therefore the local grower does not have such competition as does the grower of less perishable products. Sandy or light loam soil, with an open subsoil, is best for this crop. The very best seed of the best and most popular varieties should be provided. Home grown seed, well selected and well cured, will pay big profits on the cost of labor employed for this work. The first plantings must be made early in the season, and seed only of the greatest vitality will withstand the unfavorable weather conditions that are likely to prevail at this season. The cultivation of this crop should be thorough, and no crop will respond sooner to good treatment. To succeed in growing sweet corn for the early market a liberal amount of plant food must be provided at the right time and in available form. This means cover crops and an increased use of commercial fertilizers. Roosters not needed, loafing hens, boarding cows, small litter cows, run down soil—these are what hold a farmer down—lowa Homestead The wet mash of cornmeal and bran that used to be the standard morning feed of the farm flock seems to be going out of style in favor of the hopper full of a mixture of dry ground grain. The new plan is better for large flocks, but for a small flock the wet mash has advantages. For one thing it is easier to keep up the water supply than where the fowls are given all dry grain. Another point is that the constant presence of dry feed attracts rats, while the wet mash as usually fed will be eaten up clean.—American Cultivator. It should be the rule never to handle manure more than once. When removed from the barn or feeding shed, it should be loaded at once into the spreader and hung to the field. If the farm is small and the amount produced is only at the rate of one or two loads a week, the convenience and improvement of taking it directly from the stable and spreading it at once on the field will certainly justify driving the manure spreader slowly. Orange Judd Farmer. ALL AROUND THE GARDEN. As soon as the cutting of rhubarb stalks is over give the ground a good dressing of manure. Cauliflower can be grown more easily than cabbage. It is always in demand at good prices. Wild strawberries have the most delicious flavor. They are easily transplanted to the garden. Do not neglect to mark the wild flowers now which you wish to transplant later in the border. In some sections of the country the practice of mulching potatoes is followed by a number of growers. Pick the blossoms of pansies, nasturtiums and sweet peas every day. If allowed to seed they cease to bloom. Very fine fruit and large yields can be secured from tomatoes by setting posts and running horizontal wires similar to the grape trellis. Where the soil is strong a good crop of vegetables may be raised between the rows of trees in the young orchard This means cultivation and manuring -Farm Progression. Drugs, Medicines, Toilet Goods. Cleanest and Best Stock in Kansas. N. E. Cor. 6th and Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. FARMS Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Logas county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $10 TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate. If you mean busliness, write S. E. CAREY. Attorney at Law, Russell Springs Kansas. Eat or Sleep? Then... When in Kansas City and want first class service and a fine place to stop, call on Mrs. Josephine Daves, 317 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. To write Life and Accident Insurance Policies for Shawnee County. NTA'L LIFE INSURANCE CO Chicago, Ill. T. W. TROUPE, State Agent 428 Lincoln St., Topeka, Kan. State Agent, E. D. JONES. STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES Fresh Meats, Cigars and Tobacco. 322 E. 1st St. Topeka, Kansas H. T. GEEDER, M. D. PITTSBURG, KANSAS Office: 1241/2 E. Third St. Phones: Office 1475; Res. 1945. Diseases of Women a Specialty. If you are a constant reader of The Plaindealer you will not be behind the times. Keep posted. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. OUHELIA GUY, Plaintiff. WALTER GUY, Defendant. State of Kansas to said defendant; You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, Ophelia Guy, whose petition in said case was filed on the 17th day of July, 1913, and that unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 29th day of August, A. D. 1913, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you annulling your marriage to the plaintiff and for all other equitable and proper relief stating in said petition. OPHELIA GUY, Plaintiff, J. J. KING. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. BOWER, Clerk of District Court. If you have stomach trouble and the doctor can do you no good, go to Claremore, at the Cobb Hotel. WANTED! A good colored barber wanted at once to work on white trade. Phone or write J. B. Lewis, Abilene, Kansas. $250 REWARD! Frank Jennings is Wanted Badly! THIS REWARD OF $250 IS ON DEPOSIT WITH THE COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK OF KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. The Masons and members of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. will pay $250 reward for the apprehension or arrest of Frank J. Jennings, formerly of Kansas City, Kas, and Custodian of the W. & O. Fund for the Jurisdiction of Kansas. He was a member of the police force of Kansas City for several years. He is a Misalissippian by birth,height about five foot eleven inches, weight about 220 or 240 pounds, large stomach, black mustache and eyes of a brownish hue, slue-footed and large fluffy jaws. He drinks and likes a good time and when he has a "few on" is very talkative. Jennings would most likely work at anything from a railroad porter, janitor to ordinary labor and would no doubt be found among Masons, but not discussing the workings of the order. He has a wife and three children living in Kansas City, Kansas. He is wanted for embezzling funds belonging to the the Masonic order which had been entrusted to his care. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Y. W. C. A. NOTES. Prof Shelton French is to be the speaker at the vesper services of the Y. W. C. A. on Sunday, Aug. 10th. Come early and enjoy the entire service from 3 to 4 o'clock The Association is glad to welcome Mrs. Grant Ewing of Wichita, Kas, into its membership. Mrs. Ewing read of the Association through the Topeka Plaindealer, came to Kansas City, worshipped with us at vesper service and joined the ranks of the World-Wide Movement through our branch. Miss Beatrice Stamps, who swam with our class last week, is a member of the Y. W. C. A. of Denver, Colo. Many of the young people off on vacation have sent Association souvenir cards from various centers (either of the Y. M. C. A. or the Y. W. C.) These have been greatly appreciated by the General Secretary The Y. W. C. A. Swimming Class of last Tuesday included sixteen women, many of whom were new members. They were as follows: Mrs. S. L. Roberts, Mrs. W. L. Grant, Mrs. M. A. Evans, Mrs. Emily Keys, Mrs. E. A. Shelby, Mrs. Eleanor Lewis, Mrs. D. W. White, Mrs. H. D. Voothies, Mrs. Minnie Bruie, Mrs. Ella Adams, Miss L. J. Harlan, Miss Olivia Lewis, Miss May Evans, Miss Maurina Dorton, Miss Henrietta Perkins and Mrs. Lydia C. Smith. The General Secretary regrets that some of the members were too late for their weekly swim. Come early next Tuesday, so we can reach Allen Chapel on time. I'or further information come to the Association- or call West 1566. Beginning on Monday, Aug. 11th, to Aug. 21st, inclusive, the Yates Branch of the Y. W. C. A., through its Membership Committee, Mrs. D. W. White, chairman, will conduct a membership campaign Mrs. White has been busy with her preparations and has interested more than a score of women to be captain booster for the Association for ten successive days. The Association needs five hundred (500) women at once to help the work of reaching our young women. What the young women of the two Kansas Cities need is love. Christ, whose name we bear, has given the command, "That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."—John 13:34. The Rev. Dr. S. N. Voss, noted-lecturer on the "Bible," who has distinguished himself through his Bible Institutes, the well known Baptist divan of Raleigh, North Carolina, will lecture for the Young Women's Christian Association at the First Baptist church, Rev. Dr. W. A. Bowen, pastor, on the evening of Aug. 18th. The affair will be held under the auspices of the Religious Committee, Mrs. J. M. H. Smith, chairman. Mrs. Dorsey Green, chairman of the Y. W. C. A. Junior Committee, is busy with her preparations for the organization of the "Camp Fire Girls" in the early fall. Let the girls come and join the Association. It costs only 50c yearly, which can be paid in weekly installments. ABILENE, KANSAS. Mrs. Goodridgegge, with her grand daughter, Miss Alma Anderson, of Chicago, ils in the city visiting with relatives and friends. Quite a number of the young people from Salina attended the picnic here last Thursday. Miss Ethel Hampton has returned from Salina. Rev. C. P. Morrow, D. D. filled the pulpit at the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday. Quite a number of the young people attended the ball game at Salina. Miss Lettie White has returned from Kansas City where she had been attending the Douglass hospital Miss Fannie McWilliams of Kansas City, a student in the Douglass hospital, is a visitor in the city. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. BETHEL, KANSAS. Mr. I. U. Brown, who was severely injured in a runaway two weeks ago, is able to be out again. Miss Dove Parker of Kansas City, visited friends here the first of the week. Miss Georgia Howard, of St. Joseph, Mo, who has been the guest of Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson for the past week, has gone to Kansas City, Mo., to visit with friends. Mrs. Delilah Thompson of Kansas City, spent a couple of days here last week with her daughter, Mrs. George Dunn. She was accompanied by her daughters, Misses Eva and Ruth Thompson. Mr. John Farrell of Quindaro, visited Mr. Tolliver Thompson here Saturday morning, and went to Edwardsville in the afternoon to attend a meeting of the G. A. R. post at that place. Mr. Thornton Crockett visited with friends a few days las week at Oak Mills, Kansas. Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson and Miss Annabel Scott attended church services in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday Mrs. Mary Weathers is in Atchison and from there we will go to Denver to visit relatives. Frank Peary is in Oak Mills this week visiting with friends. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS Miss Viola Davis and Miss Lillian Scoot were the guests of Mrs. Franklin Anderson last week. Quite a number from here attended the celebration at Alma Aug. 1, and all report a fine time. Mrs. M. Wallace, who has been ill for the past month, is able to be out and around again Miss Nancy Martin spent Sunday at home in Paxico. Mrs. Flora Bradley returned home last Wednesday after being gone the past month Mrs. C. C. Officer and daughter, Miss Frances, were guests of Mrs. M. Wallace and family recently. Miss Velma Bolton is visiting with friends in Alma. Mrs. Birdie Glenn of Topeka spent Sunday here at her home. PUEBLO, COLORADO. Mrs. Alice Woods arrived home on Thursday of last week from Tennessee, where she buried her husband, Mr. Mack Woods. Miss Maggie Foster and Mrs. Nellie Dotson are home again after a visit of several weeks with friends at Denver Mrs. Eva King is indisposed, but at this writing is much better. Mrs. Will Hatcher is confined in St. Mary's hospital where she underwent a very serious operation. She is doing nicely and her many frilends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Dan Straighters is quite sick. Mrs. Clara Harris visited relatives here Sunday. The rally given at the St. Paul A. M. E. church last Sunday was quite a success, There is quite a deal of sickness on account of the hot weather. Mr. George Criswell of Chicago, is visiting friends in the city. Mr. Milton Guyer is residing in the city again. Miss Ora Johnson is able to be out again after a long and dangerous spell of sickness. KANSAS CITY, MO. Miss Ole L. Robinson of Holcy, Okla. who has spent her vacation with us will return home Wednesday to take up her summer school. We regret very much to have her leave, but since she will make a speedy return during her fall vacation, we are left feeling better. Miss Jesse Shute of Topeka is spending a few days in the city visitign her father, Mr. Wm. Shute, and other relatives. Miss Fay Slaughter of Topeka, is spending a week in the city with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shute, 27 West 28th street Miss Rebecca Haydee who has been on the sick list for some time with typhoid malaria fever, is better at this writing. A quiet and enjoyable time was experienced last Sunday at Siegel grove when the Bloomington Baptist church held a delightful basket meeting, Rev. Thomas preaching for the occasion in the morning from the subject, "The Living Redeemer," from Job 19:25. In the afternoon a few remarks were made by the pastor, Rev. J. Jennings from the subject "Love," from Rev. 2:4. The collection was $70.56 REV. J. JENNINGS, Pastor REV. J. JENSINGS, Pastor REBECCA HAYDEN, Clerk. Miss Sallie Cowen is spending the summer at her home. Rain is greatly needed in this section of the country. Miss Rebecca Hayden and mother were visitors at Mrs. Johnson's last week. Mr Henry Washington is on the sick list. KANSAS CITY, KANS. Miss Josephine Johnson and Miss Myra Parker of Lexington, Mo, are visiting Mrs. Tillie Parker Moss on N. Water street. We are glad to note that Mrs. Mittie Bowman is better at this time after a siege of illness. Mrs. Susie J. Hawkins, of Lexington, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. A. E. Marshall. Miss Georgia Bradford of Mayview, is the guest of Mrs. E. M. Brockman. Mrs. George Brown is visiting with relatives and friends at Chicago and Galesburg, Ill. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. Rev. W. H. Housey spent several days last week in Topken on business. days last week in Topeka on business. Mr. N. D. Aldridge, through appointment o Gov. Hodges, left Saturday for Claremore, Va., to attend the Men's Business League. The loyal citizens, both white and colored, of our city, and of Pt. Riley, contributed towards the financial expenses and raised enough money for the trip. Miss Rosella Earp returned last week, after attending the District Session of the House Hold of Ruth at Osage City, Kans., as delegate from this city and also spent a few day in Topeka the guest of Mrs. Ella McCord. Rev. W. H. Housley, pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal church held song service Sunday, and it was greatly enjoyed by all Misses Montrula and Caribell Harden entertained Friday of last week at their home on North Jackson, in honor of Miss Careloid Counts, of Leavenworth. The feature of the evening was music and dancing, and at a seasonable hour light refreshments were served, and the guests departed feeling that they had been royally entertained. The "Black Cat" club entertained Tuesday evening at the Odd Fellows' hall in honor of Mrs. Viola Rivers and Mrs. Sadie Allen and Mr. Harry Holmes, of Clay Ceneer. Miss Jennie Howell and Miss Smith of Manhattan were in the city last week, the guest of friends. Miss Mollie Aldridge entertained Friday of last week complimentary to Miss Careloid Counts, of Leavenworth at an informal two course dinner party at 6 p. m. Following are the guests: Misses Careloid Counts, Carebell Harden, Josephine Smith, Marie Burnside, Rosezella Earp, , Mrs Green, of Salma, and Messrs Herbert Allison, Wilburn Steele, Pye Lowe and Samuel Myrick. Mrs. McGee, daughter of Rev. W H Housley, has removed from Lexington, Mo., to Omaha, Neb., and is doing nicely. Sergeant and Mrs. Barnes gave an informal reception Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 at their home on Jefferson street complimentary to Mrs. Smith, sister-in-law to Mrs. Barnes, who departed Thursday morning for Virginia, when she will join her husband, Sergeant Smith. The army service school ball team from Fort Leavenworth defeated the M. S. S. Detachment team of Fort Riley in a slow game on the grounds of the latter on Monday by a score of 14 to 8. A reception was held that night at the detachment headquarters in honor of the visitors. Mrs. Mary Washington's many friends are glad to note her recovery after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. L. W. Harden gave a musicale and doll drill Tuesday evening. It was quite a success an well uttered. Mrs. Nellie Wilks spent several days in Clay Center last week visiting relatives and friends. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Mr. Eugene Talbert went to Kansas City to Saint Marquett hospital where he will undergo an operation upon his car. Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Mollie Brown, Mrs. Fannie Whitley and Mrs. James Jackson are still on the sick list. Rev. Wilson and his members are working hard to complete the church at Eighth and Division streets. Dr. W. H. Hudson's residence has been completed and it is one of the prettiest in the state. Rev. W. S. Blake preached the sermon for the Masons at Weston, Mo. Sunday. Mr. Fred Potter, a highly respected young man of this city, shot and killed Miss Emma Matthews, a respected lady, at her home Sunday at 8 p.m. Mr. Potter and Miss Matthews were seated alone in a swing on the front porch. The young lady was employed at Ramsay's dry goods store as a professional hair dresser. Mr. Handy and his stepdaughter were alone when he went to milk the cow. Miss Matthews becoming lonesome, went across the street to the home of Mrs. Clara Webster for a brief visit. She had been there but a short time when she saw Potter approaching her home and she immediately left the Webster home and joined Potter on the front porch. No one save Potter knows the nature of the conversation that ensued, but it is presumed that he again broached her to accept his hand in marriage and meeting with no encouragement, proceeded to fire two bellets into her right temple. It is a deplorable affair, and deeply regretted by all. Mr. Potter is now in the county jail awaiting the harml of justice to punish him for his flendish act. WICHITA, KANSAS. Mrs. Giles Elliott, of Emporia, is the guest of Mrs. N. Clark Smith Mrs Walter Leavelle and Miss Bessie Butler, of Cincinnati, Ohio, who are visiting in Newton during the summer, spent Sunday in the city. They were accompanied by Mrs. O. Johnston of that city Miss Anita Smith and Miss Laura Rowles have returned from Emporia, where they attended the State Normal. The "Good Time" boys delightfully entertained Wednesday night about fifty guests at Sullivan's dam. The party left the city about 8 o'clock on the interuben, returning at 11:45. Dancing and music were the amusements of the evening. A picnic supper was served by the chaperones. Mr. Charles J. Perry returned Sunday from Kansas City and Topeka, where he visited a few weeks. Miss Laura Rowels left Monday for a two weeks' visit with relatives in Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Virginia Saint Clair Elliott and son, James, of Kansas City, are the guests of Mrs. Grant Brown. Mrs. William H. Bell, of Kansas city, who was the guest of Mrs. N. Clark Smith for the past three weeks, returned to her home Saturday. Mr. LeRoy Huff was host to a party of friends Sunday afternoon to a motor boat ride. In the party were: Mrs. Walter Levelle and Miss Butler, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr. O. Johnston, of Newton, Miss Anna Smith, Miss Isis Brooks, Miss Myrtle Hurst, Mr. Bernard Brooks, Mr. Maurice Jones and Mr. Huff. Mr. William Washington, of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting in the city. Miss Lucile Thomas and Mr. Jasper Whitted left Friday of last week for Chicago, and Washington, D. C.. The home of Miss Isis Brooks was a brilliant scene Tuesday night, when the "Good Time" boys entertained with a garden party complimentary to Miss Ida and Miss Ethel Jones, of Kingfisher, Okla., Miss Dorothy Hill, of Chicago, Mr. Wm. Washington, of Kansas City, and Mr. Edward Hill, of Chicago. The lawn and porches were beautifully decorated with Japanese lanterns. Refreshments were served from a quartett of tables, and the thirty odd guests were royally entertained. Mrs. M. A. Lloyd and grilldaughter, Miss Anna Smith, left Wednesday for Denver, Colo. Mrs. C. Roland Smith and Mr. William Washington, of Kansas City, aril Miss Isis Brooks were dinner guests of Miss Irene Bettis Sunday. THOUGHTS FROM THE REVIEW. Get ready for the winter, brother. This weather won't last long. With the new Democratic administration "Jim Crowing" us and we "Jim Crowing" ourselves, what will we do next? Did you ever see a more patient and persevering race than the Afro-American? Hammer away, Mr. Negro, you will win by and by. And sure enough, we are going to have a Ward Hall at Western University, bigger, grander and more beautiful than ever. But then we must advance with the times. The following advertisement appeared in a leading white paper a few days ago: "Wanted man; must be polite, black and submissive." Some ignorant white "cracker" from "way down yonder" must have made it. The same action that was taken against the white jury commissioner in Detroit, Mich., the other day, after he had made the statement that he "would not pick a 'nigger' for a juror," should be had in the case of every white man who makes such a statement or even hints at it. Farm and Garden They're Fine With Gravy—Here's How You May Grow a Crop. Plant a few sweet potatoes in your garden this spring. They aren't hard to grow, and what is richer to eat than brown sweet potatoes with gravy? Besides, this vine is very ornamental, and its thick, dark foliage helps to make your vegetable garden more attractive. Sweet potatoes are grown by means of sets or sprouts which grow from the root buds. It is beat to get them from seed growers or gardeners. They require warm, moderately rich, sandy land. If the land is too fertile there will be a large growth of top at the expense of the root. The plants may be set out from the middle of May until the 1st of July or after the late frosts are over. The potatoes may be grown on the level, but a ridge usually is preferred in the garden ridging may be done with a hoe, making the ridge about eighteen inches broad and six inches high The rows should be from three and a half to four feet apart. Set the plants along the center of the ridge—they should be about two feet apart—and if the soil is moist it is only necessary to dip the roots in water before setting. But if it is unusually dry at this time it will be advantageous to sprinkle the plants occasionally. When the plants are small they should be cultivated often enough to kill the weeds and keep a mellow surface. Later on the vines themselves will cover the ground; then cultivation is impracticable as well as undesirable. After the vines are too large to cultivate they should be lifted occasionally or they are likely to take root at the joints and keep on forming more vines with no roots in the hill large enough for use. The vines should be lifted once a week. Every vine should be loose from hill to tip. This lifting may be done very rapidly with a pitchfork, but some care must be taken. Kansas Industrialist. FOLKS OUT, STOCK IN. Here's a Simple Gate That Will Help to Solve the Problem. It is often inconvenient to pause and unlatch and then latch a gate between the barnyard or some other place where stock is kept and the garden or a field from which it is desired to keep animals away. To obviate such difficulties the plan illustrated will be found very convenient. As will be seen, the fence is made to end at two stout posts, be [From the American Agricultural.] STOCK STOPPING GATE tween which is a rather larger opening than is usually allowed for a footpath gate. From one of these posts the daring lines of fence are built to posts so as to form a V shaped opening, each ending at a post. On the other large line post is hung the gate, which swings each way and either comes against the V shaped sides when pushed or may continue so as to strike the smaller posts. In either case animals cannot get post, and yet the gate is always open for human beings - American Agriculturist. OLD AND TRUE. The old English farmers put their advice about keeping barnyard manure into two lines: Keep it moist and tread it tight And it will well your care requile. That is pretty much the whole story.—Rural New Yorker. FARMING WITH BRAINS. Never venture upon an old bridge with team or machinery without sewing that it is firm and safe for heavy weights. If the fertility of the soil is to be maintained it must be supplied with vegetable matter. Turn under cover crops and increase the humus supply. According to the Iowa Press bulletin No 12, sodium arsenite is the only chemical that will entirely destroy the Canada thistle. It is applied at the rate of one and a half pounds to fifty-two gallons of water. Do not expect the bired man to feel satisfied if you leave him alone with all the churns while you are away visiting unless you are willing to do the same for him occasionally. Bired men are human beings and will, as a rule, appreciate fair treatment. A soil that dries out quickly, is loos and sandy and leaches is also in poor physical condition from too little water and organic matter. Where irrigation is practicable this is advisable, plenty of manure, green manure, liming if there is soreness and thorough and persistent cultivation. HOLDS A MIRROR UP TO NATURE State Fair at Topeka Reflects Conditions in Each of the 105 Counties of Kansas. TOPEKA THE LOGICAL POINT Capital City the Only Natural Mecca for All the Citizens of Kansas—How a Great State Fair Has Been Developed Without a Cent of Tax Upon the State at Large. --- The people of Kansas appreciate the greatness and magnitude of the State Fair at Topeka. Here within a few years has been built one of the strongest, most permanent and best equipped State Fairs in the midwest. The State Fair, at Topeka is in a class with the falls of surrounding states that have been financed by hundreds of thousands of dollars of state money. Not a dollar has been appropriated by the State for the State Fair at Topeka. This great collector of Kansas' prizes and advancement—this show window of the State of Kansas—the greatest educator in the industrial affairs of Kansas—has, in a few years, taken first place among the great State Fairs of the midwest. This is due to several influences First, Topeka is the natural location for a great institution like the State Park, The Capital City of the State to which its people delight to make an annual pilgrimage each autumn, is, in countless ways, attractive to visitors. Every through line of railroad in Kansas touches Topeka and when the people come to the State Fair to exhibit their products and rejoice over the prosperity that has blessed them from year to year, they find the best appointed Fair Grounds in all the West, and within nine blocks of the business section of the city. There the visitors may review the work of a progressive State Fair management. They will find permanent, fire-proof buildings and improvements erected during the past three years at a cost approximating $200,000. It all is a splendid reflex of the enterprise, energy and public spirit of the men who manage this most important Kansas institution, an accomplishment made possible by the generous support of an appreciative people. The State Fair at Topeka has come to be in reality the reflection of the physical and financial condition of our State. The coming great exhibition of Kansas products at the Fair, September 8 to 12, will eclipse in every way the fine record of last year. Not only is the State Fair at Topeka a mirror as to Kansas, but is a mirror of the states adjoining. They are all competitors. It is the ambition of the people of one state to surpass those of another in material growth and advancement. This is a worthy ambition, and Kansas people are to be congratulated in their desire to promote, encourage and support an institution that is doing more to herald Kansas achievements and mirror the state's marvelous accomplishments than any other interest. The management of the State Fair at Toroka assured of the encouragement and patronage of the people in building here a State Fair that shall stand among the greatest in the Union, will not disappoint a single visitor during the week of September 8 to 12. The racing, the fine amusements and the exhibits in all departments will be greater than ever witnessed at any State Fair in the west. They should be enjoyed by every Kansan BOOST YOUR COUNTY --- Every County in Kansas Should Be Represented at State Fair in Topeka-Ar. range for Display. Every county in Kansas should send to the State Fair, Topeka, samples of this year's products. This is important. Visitors will be looking for these exhibits. Hundreds of men who have purchased Kansas land during the past three or four years selected a location through seeing a county exhibit at the State Fair, Topeka. To boost your county advertisise it with an exhibit of its products at the State Fair at Topeka September 8 to 12. Note—Shipments of fruit, grain, vegetables and other products of the soil will be transported from point of shipment to the State Fair grounds at Topeka at the regular tariff rates the freight thereon will be refunded upon presentation of a certificate from the secretary of the Fair showing that such shipments have been placed on exhibition. If the owners of this class of freight desire it returned to original point of shipment, regular charges will be assessed thereon. Iiring the boys and the girls to the State Fair, Topeka. WICHITA, KANSAS. Mrs. Joseph Halfaway, of Kansas City, who was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. B. H. Neeley and also Mrs. Amanda Dixon for the past two weeks, departed Friday for her home. Miss Hazel Hurst returned Tuesday from Lawrence, where she attended K. U. Mrs. L. Fleming, of LosAngles, Cal., and her sister, Mrs. P. Patton, of Omaha, Neb., were honorees at a Garden Party Friday night given by their mother, Mrs. Mrs. William Clark and the affair was highly enjoyed. The lawn was artistically decorated with aapanese lanterns, and the Clark Chinmeth orchestra furnished music throughout the evening. About seventy-five guests were present. Mrs. Minnie Carr and daughter, Tessie, moved last week to their former home at Coffeyville. Mr. Russell McDaniels, Mr. P. J. Coleman, Mr. A. A. Fuller an Mr. J. H. Carter attended the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias at Kansas City last week. Mrs. Ella Hicks and daughter, Berniece, left Tuesday night for Oklahoma, where Mrs. Hicks will teach in the public schools. Mr. DeWitt Fuller of Colorado Springs, Colo., is the guest of his father, Mr. A. A. Fuller. Mrs. Wm. H. Bell of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of honor at the breakfast given by Mrs. L. B. Lloyd. Twelve ladies were present. Mrs Pearl Patton of Omaha, Neb. left Saturday for her home. Mrs. A. J. Martin entertained at breakfast Wednesday morning with Mrs. A. Flemings of Los Angeles, Calif., as honor guest. Covers were laid for seven The men of the Evangelist Team of the Second Baptist church gave a trolley ride Tuesday night over five of the lines. Three cars were used. After the trolley ride refreshments were served in the basement of the church. Fifteen couples went to Sullivan's Dam Wednesday, July 23, to dance. A very pleasant time was spent. Mrs. V. Fawver of St. Louis, Mo. is the guest of her sister-in-law, Miss Luna Fawver Mr. Thomas Anderson is ill at his home on Meade avenue. Mrs. Ernest Moore entertained informally Wednesday night for Mrs. Joseph Holloway of Kansas City, Kansas. BURLINGAME, KANSAS. Mrs. William Payne of Eskridge, is spending a few days in the city with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Frazier have returned from Sterling. They will make their home in Burlingame for a while Mrs. B. Dunlap, who has been ill for some time, is improving nicely. A large and merry crowd went to Eskridge last week to attend the celebration. A fine time was reported by all. Little Sybil Shaw of Topeka is in the city visiting her aunt, Miss Maggie Mitchell. Mrs. Loona McIntosh left Sunday for Kansas City. Mrs. H. Williams has returned from Olathe. Miss Mabel Ragin, who went to Salt Lake City four weeks ago, writes interesting news back concerning the West and the enjoyable time she having. Mr. Vann of Manhattan was in the city this week on business. "Why Have Kinky Hair? PRESTO STRAT-N-IT KING OF ALL HAIR 3 TRANSLATES NEVER TO BEFORE. AFTER. Straightens the most obstinate, coarse, kinky hair. Easily applied, Harmless, Odorless, Clean and Lasting. Apply once Presto and your Hair will become straight instantly, remaining so for months without another application. Presto eradicates Dandruff and other Diseases of the Hair and Scalp. Nothing like PRESTO in the world. A package of Presto with directions sent postpaid securely sealed on receipt of One Dollar. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. LAFAYETTE MANUFACTURING CO., Drexel Bl'dg., Philadelphia, Pa. Dept. "F" Dept. "F" Reliable Arents wanted everywhere—Ladies or Gentlemen. Presto is a money maker. Jackson's band have opened their park to the public and are playing fine concerts. Miss Eva Grant, of Kansas City, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bell, 1704 Topeka avenue. Miss Izene Smith entertained inforlast week for Baltimore, Md., where she will attend school this winter. Mrs. Donally, of Coffeyville is visiting Mrs. Mitchell, 615 North Kansas Ave. She is en route to Omaha, Neb. Mrs. William Jackson has gone to Denver, Colo., where she will remain during the summer and take a much needed rest. Miss Willu Wilson and Miss Fannie Mae Williams spent three days in Kansas City visiting friends, returning home Monday. Mrs Vera Fisher, of North Jackson entertained a number of her friends Wednesday evening, and all present report a royal time Mr. and Mrs. Albert Etherly will leave Sunday for Chicago, where they will spend three weeks visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Etherly; Mr. and Mrs. George W. Jones announce the marriage of their daughter, Captolia to Mr. James Preston Smith, the wedding will take place September 3d, 1913. Mrs. Alice Hyde, Mrs. Elizabeth Washington, of Kansas City, delegates to the Kaw Valley District Association and guests of Mrs. Louise Russell, returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs Lewis Smith entertained at supper in honor of Mrs. Josephire Anderson and Mrs. Luella Reed, of Omaha, Neb., at their home Tuesday evening. They are visiting Mrs J. H. Daniels and family. The baker, and their families will picnic at Wilson's Summer Garden tomorrow. This popular resort gets all of the public and private outing parties, which is proof that it is a well appointed place, and the people appreciate it. Mrs. Victor Washington and three little daughters are visiting in Saint Joseph, Mo., guests of Mrs. Davis, wife of Rev. P. D. Davis, and report having a fine time. Mrs. Washington will spend about ten days, during which time she will visit the Chautauqua at Wathena. Rev. P. D. Davis is closing up his fifth and last year as pastor of Brown's Chapel, A M. E. church, and on August 17th he will hold his last quarterly meeting. He invites all member $ ^{n} $ and friends $ t_{0} $ be present $ a_{g} $ this will be the last sacramental and quarterly meeting under his pastorate for this conference year. Don't forget the date and place, Aug. 17th, Brown's chapel, Twelfth and Washington streets. Mr. Pete Roberts and Miss Leona Talbot were quietly married a few days ago, and are now at home to their friends, 1928 Harrison street. They are hardworking and industrious young people, and are bound to succeed because they attend strictly to their own affairs. Mr. and Mrs Roberts have a host of warm personal friends who join The Plaindealer in wishing them peace, prosperity and plenty. Mrs. John W. Edmonds returned Friday of Just week from Enid, Okla., where she spent two happy weeks visiting her aunt, Mrs. Delia Fox. Many social gathering were given in honor of Mrs. Edmonds among them being a dinner party at the beautiful and well appointed home of Mrs. Frank Washam. It was an elaborate affair, and the pretty, decorations elaborate gowns and tasty furniture, etc., added to its beauty and showed cultivated taste for the finer things in art on the part of the hostess. Mrs. Edmonds says that the Washams are doing fine and that they are certainly enjoying the luxuries of a magnificent home. Mrs. Nellie Young also entertained at a musicale in her honor. It was highly enjoyed by all present who departed for their several homes declaring Mrs. Young an ideal hostess. Mrs. Edmonds says that it is hot and dry down there, like it is here in Kanaas, but the color people are getting along nicely just the same. Mrs. Sarah R. Brant, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mrs. James Richardson on Golden avenue. Misslzene Smith entertained informally Wednesday evening complimentary to Misses Myrtle and Helen Hughes, of Chicago. Better go out to Wilson's these swealtering evenings. It's cool and you can return to the city and enjoy a good nights' rest. Mrs. Martha Fox and daughter, of Kansas City, Mrs. Spaulding, Mrs. Thompson and Mr. George Slaughter of Chicago, were called home by telegraph on account of the serious illness of their father, Mr. William Slaughter. Mrs. O. A. Taylor is the only colored woman, in Topeka that owns an auto, and the first to drive a car through the streets of Topeka. Mrs Taylor has been driving about two months and she manipulates the steering wheel like a veteran chauffeur. Rev. Mrs Elizabeth Dupree died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Davidson, 1009 Kansas Ave., Wednesday morning. The funeral will occur Sunday afternoon from Brown's chapel. Mrs. Dupree was one of the most remarkable women in Kansas and we will publish obituary next week NOTICE The McClelland Hairdressing Parlors have been purchased by Miss D. A. Stoner Patrons will find everything the same, and the high-class help that has made (these parlors the peer of any in the West. Give us a trial. Friday and Saturday, the 15th and 16th will be the grand opening. Everybody is welcome. Rev. H. W. White, who is pastoring row at Ebenezer Baptist church, Atchison, has just returned from a trip through the South, visiting at Hot Springs and Little Rock, Arh., and at Memphis, Tenn. Rev. White says that crops are in first-class condition there being plenty of rain. Rev. White called at this office in company with Mrs. M. D. Jones and other ladies in a touring car. Mrs. Jones has recently returned from a trip around the world having visited in Lonon, Eng., Paris, France and in the Philippine Islands. She looks well and reports a fine trip. Mr. and Mrs. M W Jones, son and daughter, Walter and Miss Corne, have returned from a very agreeable and pleasant visit to their old home "back South." They stopped in Memphis where they spent a number of days sightseeing and from there they proceeded to McKenzie, Tenn., the birthplace of Mr. and Mrs. Jones. It was here they received an old time royal welcome, and they spent many happy hours discussing pleasant incidents of their youthful days. Mr. Jones is one of Topeka's most enterprising and industrious citizens—owns a comfortable home, where he and his estimable wife and cultured son and daughter live happily. Misses Lela Finney, Mildreda Carpenter, Elmira Troupe and Lillian Jenkins entertained a few friends at a moonlight picnic at Central park Monday evening in honor of Miss T. Kelso, of West Virginia. Those present were: Freda and Zenola Jackson, Ehongene Taylor, Louelia Martin, Bessie Radford, Daisy Stonestreet, Odesa North, Miss T. Kelso, Eva Grant, Kansas City, Kansas; Messrs Festus, Duhe, Frank Bates, Earl Brown, Samuel, Simms, Theodore Williams, Eugene Richardson, George W. Jackson, Jr., Lyle Edmonds, Ire McAdoo, Lemon Reeves and Howard Logan. After spending a pleasant evening in conversation and games, they feasted upon the delicious viaris brought by the girls, often which the hostess served them to orange sherbert and cake. The young folks left at an early hour, declaring the young girls ideal hostesses. FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS COLD SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS. The Asbury octette gave an excellent selection at Sunday evening service Rev. Walton Brown's special sermon last Sunday evening on "Moving Picture Shows" and flashlight on the modern social amusement question was a masterful effort. He is displaying rare ability in the delivery of these special sermons. The pastor is preparing to begin its summer revival in a few weeks. The Ladies Ald society and the W. H. M. society made the pastor a small donation few days ago All of the circles of the church are doing well. The foreign mission society recently organized with Mrs. F. Norman president has begun effective work. SHILOH BAPTIST CHOIR. The Greatest Musical Church organization in the State. The Shiloh Baptist choir was reorganized about seven months ago under the leadership of Fred. M. Ware Last Easter the choir showed remarkable improvement at which time they rendered an elaborate and appropriate program, which will be fresh in the memory of those present for years to come. Since that time they have been steadily improving and now no church in the state can boast of a better musical organization. The Shiloh membership, unlike many of our churches, is proud of its choir and when they need means or encouragement they never leave a stone unturned to give it to them. Officers:—F. M. Ware, chorester; H. I. Monroe, assistant chorester; Mr. W. T. McKnight, president; Mr. J. F. Brock, vice-president; Miss Gertrude B. Solomon, secretary; Miss Katie L. Woodson, treasurer; Miss Enid Link, organist; Miss Ruby McKnight and Miss Zenola Jackson, assistant organists. This organization is composed of the following excellent taler.. Sopranos—Mrs. C. G. Fishback, Miss Gertrude Solomon, Mrs. Viana Williams, Mrs. Preaton Talbert, Mrs. Lizzie Ware, Mrs. Tyler, Mrs Colla Thompson; altos—Miss Ada Upshaw, Miss Kate Woodson, Mrs. Mimms and Miss Leonard Sudeth; tenors—J. F. Brock, Henry I. Monroe and Fred M. Ware; basso—James R. Martin, Samuel Core and W. E. Bunch. Topeka needs to feel proud of Shilgh's choir MISSIONARY MEETING. The ninth annual session of the conference branch, Womans Mite Missionary society of the Kansas A. M. E. conference met in Leavenworth July 24 and 25. Mrs. Pauline Woodfoik, is the president, and rule with grace and dignity. The annual sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr. J. R. Ransom, of Kansas City, Kas. It was an able effort and teemed with wit, wisdom and wholesome advice. Rev. Owens, D. D., and presiding elder of the Omaha district, consecrated and administered the sacrament assisted by Drs. King, Smith an Biggers. The program was well arranged and every paper was a literary gem. The session lasted two days and was the best in the history of the society. The finance report showed $391.39 collected. The object of the convention is to double its efforts along missionary lines, and also increase in finance and members. All deeply regretted that it was a physical impossibility for Bishop Parks to be present. Rev. and Mrs. Biggers and the local society gave the visitors a grand reception. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President—Sister Pauline Woodfork. First Vice-President—Sister Cora Yeager. Second Vice-President—E. Hayes. Secretary—M. E. Gentry. Corresponding Secretary—E R. Ewing, of Wichita. Treasurer—Mrs. Ruth Collins, of Kansas City. Executive Board—Sister Beatrice Carter, Sister King, Miss Ethel Ransom, Sister Payne, and Mrs Williams. Thus closes one of the grandest conventions that ever assembled in Kansas. J. T. SMITH, Reporter. 2:30 ... MATINEE EVERY DAY ... 2:30 "APEX" THEATRE 302 Kansas Avenue. MOTION PICTURES 5c---ADMISSION---5c Management. H. O. ABBOTT M. A. OGILSVIE FRANK R. WILSON U. A. GRAHAM K. K. PINKSTON J. M. WRIGHT 3--EVENING SHOWS--3 :: 3--REELS--3 Come and Enjoy the Swings, Hammocks and Rustic Benches—Garden to Rent for Private Parties—Terms Reasonable. (ALL 4024 N*1. Colered People's Hair. . PASSED TO A HIGHER LIFE. In the death of Mrs. Lena Voss Kimble, which occurred Monday at her residence, 1024 Washington street, humanity loses a starch, tried true friend and neighbor and her children a loving mother. Mrs. Kimble was one of the best known women in the city, having conducted a restaurant at 1011 Kansas avenue for several years, and while she was not educated in books, she was one of the best business women in the state, and the enterprise conducted by her was a financial success, the proceeds from which she was able to accumulate a number of valuable pieces of property. She possessed a keen foresight, and once she looked into a business proposition, she knew whether or not it would be a paying venture. She has coped with shrewd people in the business world and always took good care of herself in any transaction. Mrs. Kimble retired from active business nearly two years ago and removed her beautiful and well appointed home on Washington street where she expected to enjoy its comforts and take life easy, but an All Wise Providence decreed otherwise, and a few months after her retirement, she was taken ill. She was under the care of a physician for many months and some three or four weeks ago, went to Arizona in hope of regaining her health, but she constantly grew worse and returned to home two weeks ago, where she passed to a higher life as stated above. Mrs Kimble was an honest, upright conscientious lady and a faithful Christian, having been a member and worker in Brown's Chapel, A M. E. church since her arrival in Topkha some twenty-five years ago. She possessed a big, kind heart, and was always ready to aid the needy and distressed. She loved her children and her home, and during her life-time always expressed a desire to leave them well provided for, and by hard work and patient toil, her wish was not in vain. The deceased was born in Abbeyville, South Carolina fifty-nine years ago. Here she grew to womanhood and came to Kansas twenty-five years ago, landing in Topeka, where she has since resided and won the highest admiration and respect of white and black citizens. She is survived by her husband, a son, daughter, three grand children 2:30 ... MATINEE "AP THE A 302 Kansas MOTIO PI 5c---ADM18 Manage H. O. ABBOTT M. A. OGILSVIE FRANK R. WILSON 3..EVENING SHOWS Wilson's Sum The Coolest S Dancing Every T Come and Enjoy the Swings, Hammer Rent for Private Parties—Terms I OGEAL WILSON, Manager. Colered Peo FREE FREE a brother and numerous other relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from Brown's chapel, the Rev. P. D. Davis officiating. He paid an eloquent tribute to the life and character of this grand old lady, who had lived as God have her and passed out of the world knowing and feeling that she had kept the faith. A large concourse of relatives and sorrowing friends followed her remains to Mount Aubusha cemetery, where all that was mortal of a loving wife, mother and true friend was gently consigned to earth. Mrs. Julia C. Robinson, of Leavenworth, grand princess of the Sisters Mysterious Ten, made her first visit to Golden Sheaf Temple, No. 21 on the 1st last. She was received with grand honors, and her visit was one of pleasure and profit to the order. She was also tendered a grateful reception by the sisters. While in the city she was the guest of Sister Mary Greer, the W. P. Miss Carrie Crockett, the wideawake scalp and beauty specialist, has returned from a trip down East, and is better equipped than ever to carry on her work. She is a natural born magnetic healer as well as having the scientific side of it. She guarantees to make hair grow on bald heads no matter of how long standing, and will make scanty hair grow thicker. She also restores grey hair to its natural color. Lawn tennis is an unknown thing among the colored people of Topeka. A club was organized a few years ago, but soon perished for lack of interest, because its members were too busy acquiring homes and fostering good, live, wideawake business enterprises to lose time chasing a rubber ball around a vacant lot. The spirit has prevailed every since, and today the colored people of Topeka are leading along business and other lines of substantial progress. All of the "classy" stunts among the society folk—black and white are held at Wilson's. It is the only cool place around Topeka and everything is arranged for comfort. Gee, but it is delightful out there? Wilson's Summer garden. EVERY DAY ... 2:30 EX" ATRE as Avenue. ON CTURES SSI0N----5c agement. U. A. GRAHAM K. K. PINKSTON J. M. WRIGHT 3--3 ::-- 3--REELS--3 Summer Garden Spot in Topeka Thursday Evening ocks and Rustic Benches—Garden to Reasonable. CALL 4624 N.1. CILM WILSON, Art. Manager. People's Hair. Our New 1913 Catalog showing the latest styler in Colored People's Hair. We are the largest importers and manufacturers of Colored People's Hair. We guarantee our hair to stand combing and washing. Our prices are lower than those quoted elsewhere. We sell hair by the pound, also hair nets and straightening combs, toilet articles and all styles of hair. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Send two cent stamp for our beautiful catalog. Agents Wanted. Department F. 23 Duane Street, NEW YORK CITY. IF YOU WANT FINE HAIR GOODS, SWITCHES, BRAIDS, ETC. OR NEED SCALP TREATMENT Write MRS. LUCY SWIFT, Claremore, Okla. Lang Hotel Miss Flora Barker and Mr. John M. Dorsey were royally entertained at dinner last Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Johnson, who are now cozily domiciled in their new home at 701 College avenue, and to say that the meal was enjoyed expresses it but mildly. Mrs. Johnson is one of those cooks after the "mother style," and not of the faddist order. Mr. Johnson came to Topeka about three years ago and having an eye single to business he purchased lots oct near Saint Francis hospital and at that time houses in that vicinity were few and far between, but now Mr. Johnson's home is surrounded by other commodious dwellings. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and daughter, Miss Edna, have occupied their new home about two months and a pleasant, happy home it is. They represent the progress of the colored people in Topeka, and this class of people will always find a harty welcome in our midst. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Dorsey were schoolmates in their younger days The water you drink at the Cobb Hotel, Claremore is the best in the world for Lumbago or any disorder of the kidneys. They will meet you at the depot if you write. The street cars carry you within a block and a half of the only cool spot in Topeka, Wilson's Summer garden. WANTED: A little girl from ten to twelve years old. Nice home for the right girl. NICODEMUS, KANSAS. The First Baptist church was well attended last Sunday owing to the fact that a council was to meet in examination of three brethren for ordination to the ministry as follows: Mr. D. Miles, Mr. Austin Smith and Mr. Arthur H. Pace. Having been questioned by the council, comprising fourteen members, of which the Right Reverend S. M. Lee was moderator, the ordinations were confirmed. Done by order of the church. Both phones 774. Res., Bell 649 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibbons Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren St. 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 St. Residence phones: dell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Res DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases... Office and Residence. 327 Madison St. Bell phone 1091 DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 832 Kansas Avenue. Phone 3494. Furnished Rooms. When in Topeka and want a neatly furnished room, call at 113 W. 10th St. Mrs. E. F. Austin, Prop. Rooms by day or week. Strietly first class. Hadley and Robinson, BARBERSHOP AND BATHS Shining Parlor Everything neat, clean, and up-to-date. 317 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KAR. UNION... Cafe, HOTEL... 127 West Railroad Street. SHERMAN TROTTER, Prorister. BOARD AND LODGING. Everything First Class. NORTH TOPEKA, KANSAR CLAY CENTER, KANSAS. On Wednesday of last week Miss Hortense Russell gave a party in honor of Miss Mary Rogers of Memphis, Tenn., at her home corner Lincoln Ave. and Second street, and the evening was delightfully spent, vocal and instrumental music being the especial features of the evening. Those present were Messrs. D. Harrison, J. Baker, P. Russell, C. Allen, H. Duncan, F. McAllester, W. Wilder, A. Lytle, Mrs. A. Wattison, Mrs. M. Thompson, Mrs. H. Rector, Misses M. Rogers, I. Russell and H. Russell Mrs. H. L. Rector assisted the hostess in serving a two-course luncheon. The guests departed at a late hour, all declaring they had spent a fine evening. Miss Mary Rogers departed on the 31st ult. for Denver, Colo. The literary and social given at the Baptist church each Tuesday evening is progressing nicely under the management of Mrs. "Bad" Perguson, the president. Mr. Francis McAlester left Monday for Leavenworth. We wish him a pleasant trip. Rev. E. Rocy left Monday for Osage City to attend the Baptist association of the Smoky Hill District. Mrs. H. L. Rector is agent for the J. E McBrady Co., selling toilet articles etc. She is doing nicely and solicits the patronage of those who are constant customers of the same. Rev. M. W. Lyle left Monday for Osage City to attend the Smoky Hill District Baptist association. Mr. Moses O'Bannon of Nebraska, was here visiting his mother and his friends for a wille. He left for King-Ashber, Okla., to visit his aunt before returning home. Mr. M. Rainey has installed a motor in his laundry and is now prepared for business on a larger scale. Mr. Freed Boydston is very busy these hot days loading horses and feed Messrs. Harrison and Duncan are the cooks at the Bonham. They are fine gentlemen and we are glad to have them with us. The literary and social given at the A. M. E. church us quite a success. Mr. George Holmes is president. Mr. George Holmes is engaged in the fish business and when in need of anything in his line call on him. The M. E. District Conference of the Topeka District which was to be held here this month, was transferred to Omaha, Neb, on account of the drought in this section. WEIR, DANAS. Mrs. Ella Young is still very sick and shows no improvement. Mr. Joe Jackson left Saturday on summer vacation. Mr. G W. Austin left Saturday for Kansas City on business Mr W. S. Glover, one of the old timers here, but now at Chatman, was shaking hands with friends Sunday. He promises to be back for the "Old Settlers" re-union on Aug. 22d. Rev. J. W Edwards, who has been on a preaching tour in Oklahoma for the past month, returned Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Aughtlaw, who has been sick so long, departed this life on last Saturday and the funeral was held Sunday under auspices of the Daughters Tabor and the S. M. T. She left behind a son, a grand daughter and a host of friends. The funeral was held at the A. M. E. church of which she was a member since 1876, being conducted by Rev. Pettigrew at 2 p.m. Prayer by Rev. Ed Eastman and singing "Servant of God Well Done." The pastor took for a test St. John 11:21, "Jesus said unto her, you shall see your brother again." Mrs. Mary Aughtlaw was born in North Carolina in 1849, professed religion in 1876, and unite with the A. M. E. church at Birmingham. She moved to Wear in 1893 and united with the church here an remained a consistent member until death called. Pref. L. I. Lomax lett Tuesday for his home at St Louis after a visit here with Rev. Pettigrew and wife. Don't forget the "Old Settlers" reunion August 22d Mrs. Maggie Bostle in a most royal manner entertained the Woman's Musical and Literary club at the lovely home of Mrs. J. A. Thompson, 1025 Sherman street. The rooms were acquaintely fragrant with cut roses and carnations. Miss Marie II. Sterimans presided at the piano and delightful strains of music, as only she can produce, were greatly enjoyed during the entire afternoon. The vice president, Mrs. B. B. Cooper, opened the meeting with devotionals. Mrs. Delta Smith leading with the Lord's prayer. Quotations were from Paul Laurence Dunbar, Mrs. B. B. Cooper receiving honor for the best given. An interesting and profitable discussion was led by Mrs. E. C. Johnson, in which members and visitors took part enthusiastically. Selection from Dunbar were rendered by Mrs. Mabelle Cobbs and others. The program was crowded out by diversions and business. A three course menu, consisting of fried chicken, brick ice cream, and other appetizing dishes, was served. The visitors were Mrs. Lena Fisk of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Taylor Smith, Mrs. Arthur Cobb, Mrs. Ada Chitwood, Mrs J. A. Thompson, and Miss Marie H. Stemmons. All enjoyed the session Mrs. Vincent J. Foster, who lives on North Berton avenue, where it is mostly always cool and pleasant, has had a most delightful sleeping porch added to an already well arranged and lovely house Mr. William Bruce, 1932 Summit, is adding a bath room and making other modern improvements on her home. Mr. James Stephenson has returned after a most enjoyable visit at St. Louis with relatives and attending the grand session of the O. H. S. which convened at St. Charles, Mt. Mr. Royal Stephenson is visiting in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Cedric L. M. Cooper is spending and enjoying the summer vacation at Beulah, Mich. from whence he will return to the University of Illinois in September. Mrs. Louis Heindon of Kansas City is the house guest of Mrs. V J I later. Her many friends are happy in welcoming her return to the city. The many visitors have been the cause of much enjoyment for the people of Springfield A unique affair of last week was a lawn patty given by Miss Marie H. Stemmons in honor of Miss B K. Morrison of St. Joseph, Mo. Miss Essie Marr of Rolla, Mo. and Miss Susie Hall of Denver, Colo. The afternoon was spent in playing whist. Miss Donnie Cooper was successful in winning first prize and Mrs. Porter, second. Those present were Miss Essie Marr, Miss Blanche K. Morrison, Miss Susie Hall, honorees, and Miss Pansy Yoakum, Bettie Hardy, Donnie Cooper, Carrie Foster, and Mrs. Alberta Porter, Mrs. McAllister, Mrs. H. S. Thomason, Mrs. Dallas Foster of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. N. Edmon. Miss Carrie Poster entertained on Tuesday evening of last week at her beautiful home on Benton avenue and the following were present: Misses Panny B. Youkum, Thelma Bruce, Essie Matr, Marie H. Stemmons Emma Dabbney, Susie Hall, Blanche K. Morrison, Mrs. J. S. Hardrick Mr. Wendell Campbell, J. T Williams, Dr. O. U. Brown, Ernest Cobb, C R. Cobb and A. W. Wynne Miss. J. S Hardrick entertained for Misses B. K Morrison, Essie Matr, Marie H. Stemmons, Dr. O U Brown and J. S. Hardrick at six o'clock dinner Wednesday Miss Emma Dabbney left Saturday night for her home in Clarksville, Tenn., where she will spend her vacation. Miss Essie Mann, who has been the guest of Miss Marie H. Stemmons, for a week, left for her home at Rolla, Mo., Sunday night. Mrs. F. J. Brooks of 2051 North Third street, Kansas City, Kan., accompanied by her daughter, Helen Omega, arrived in the city Thursday on a visit to her husband, Rev. W. B. Brooks. Miss Carrie Foster entertained informally for the young set last Tuesday evening. Among those present were Misses Blanche K. Morrison, Marie H. Stemmons, Emma Dabbney, Surice Hall, Pansy Yoakum, Thelma Bruce, Essie Mair, Mrs. J. S. Hardwick, Mr. J. T Williams, Mr. W. P. Campbeell, Dr O U Brown, Mr. A E. Wynne, and Dr E. P. Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bruce had a short but delightful visit with their daughter, Edythe J Davis, of Columbus, Ohio Dr. and Mrs. E. A Harris arrived Wednesday evening "Lord have mercy on a married man" Mississauga Larkie M. and Laura O. Burrett enjoyed a ten day visit at Greenfield, Mo. with their aunt, Mrs. Harrett Robberson. Mrs. Ellis Brown will spend a week in St. Louis visiting Mrs. Emanuel Clayton. Mrs. Harry Woods is visiting her mother at Lathrop, Mo. Mr. William Smith will be in Hartville, Mo. a week or more attending to business of importance. He owns a good farm and it is there where the good people of that section make it so pleasant for him At 863 Summitt avenue Friday evening, Aug. 8, the members of the W. M. and L. club will assemble in regular session with Mrs Fred Williams as hostess Mrs M A Jarrett, president, who has just returned from Kansas City, will be present The study of the life and productions of Dunbar will be the lesson You can pay your room and board and have one medical bath a day for $6.80 at the Cobb Hotel, Claremore Bill Acris bought a farm that was The largest one for miles around He couldn't till it well because 'Twas scattered over too much ground He could not keep the weeds cut down. Nor could he keep the fences up. He had to sell and move to town And now owns nothing but a pop Jim Homestead bought a little tract So small that when he started out Folks laughed at him, but 'tis a fact That he is rich now and about As free from care as he could be And loads a life that a full of charm He tilled the soil so well that he Just made it pay—that little farm —Charles H. Mielers in American Agricultural TYING UP A FLEECE. Directions For the Proper Care of the Wool Grower's Crop. First, all the tag locks must be removed whether they be dung or grease and dirt, writes W. C. Coffey of the Illinois station, describing the proper way to tie up a dress, second, the dress should be carefully rolled up by hand not in wool box, with no ends or stray locks protruding and with the flesh side out, third, the dress should be tied with a hard, glazed twine not larger than one eighth inch in diameter. In tying the ends of the twine especial care should be taken to make a firm, hard knot that will not slip. Tag locks are not so common that their presence in theses from farm thieves is the rule rather than an exception. The total effect of leaving them on theses is bad. It puts our woolls in bad standing with wool houses and manufacturers. Long continued, it has led to the only logical result—namely, discrimination in price against our woolls. Careful rolling, with the flesh side out and no ends or stray locks showing, adds greatly to the appearance of the thieves. It also prevents mixing the wool from different thieves, and, by the way, each thieves should be tied to itself. In the wool warehouse it is a pretty sight to see the heaps of graded wool faced with a tier of carefully rolled and that thieves. GOOD FOR THE GRUNTERS. This Handy Swill Barrel Doesn't Need Much Material or Labor. A very handy swill barrel for feeding a lot of hogs when they come crowding around the trough is made as follows, says the Iowa Homestead, from which article and illustration are reproduced. The barrel A is set on a small platform immediately above a trough, B, next to the hydrant D, which has a goose neck so that water can be drawn into the barrel directly from the hydrant. In the center of the bottom of the barrel is horses a two inch auger hole which is kept closed by means of a plug. C the handle of which is HANDY SWILL, FLIDER made of an old broom handle and long enough to reach to the top of the barrel Swill is made of ground feed, and when it is desirable to feed the hogs all the operator has to do is to stir the swill and pull the plug, and the swill runs out into the trough without any trouble When enough has run out the plug may be returned to its place, and in this way there is no spilling or handling of swill. The trough may be of any convenient length Spring Culture of Wheat. Harrowing wheat in the spiking is a practice that is receiving considerable attention of late years. Where the ground is compacted hard from beating rinses of early spiking, followed by rather dry weather, the harrowing of wheat with a drag harrow is good practice. So far experiments have shown at the Missouri station, however, the harrowing of wheat is not always sufficiently bened but it ply for the work, although where one harrows in clover seed at the same time the practice is usually a plying one. Where the wheat is bodily "heaved" the use of a heavy roller in the early spring is a good practice. All depends, however, upon the extent of the "heaving." Kill the Hats and Save Chicks. In answer to a subscriber who complains of rats getting away with his young chicks and requesting a remedy for exterminating the rodents, a correspondent of the Kansas City Farmer says that if powdered sulphur and cayenne pepper are scattered around the rat holes the vermin will disappear. Another remedy is to scatter powdered lye around their holes. The lye will stick to the rat's feet. He commences to lick them, which causes death. Why Rely on Corn? In sections where corn has not proved a success it is folly to rely upon corn. In such sections there are crops which do succeed, and it is the part of intelligence to plant them. Kafir, milo and other crops grow and do well where corn falls. Then why rely on corn?—Farm and Ranch. Major's Mechanical, Technical, Correspondence Chamleur School Our Course can be completed for $30.00 in seven weeks. The best investment ever made, and a knowledge that's growing in demand. Think of the Government and Cities that are opening avenues for qualified men, especially those who hold a diploma. Write today for illustrated picture of the school and terms. We furnish working models. MAJORS' M. T. C. C. SCHOOL117 N. Cardinal Ave., St. Louis, Mo. W. S. FEARANCE, Secretary; W. L. MAJORS, President and Manager. The "COBB" Hotel and Bath House BOARD, ROOM AND BATH $6.80 PER WEEK. STOMACH TROUBLES, FEMALE TROUBLES, RHEUMATISM, ECZEMA, LUMBAGO, CATARRH, And All Kinds of Blood Disorders. W. D. COBB, Manager, CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. When in Omaha THE: PATTON: HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION. Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA, : : NEBRASKA Mrs. Thomas Stanley and Emma Peebles were guests of Mrs. A. I. Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Pierce are the proud parents of a fine 10lb. boy. The remains of Mrs. Frazier were brought home from Kansas City July 26th and interred here. Miss Esther Elias and Mr. Albert Bell of Iola, were joined in wedlock June 6th and have just announced it. Mro. A. L. Marshall is planning to go East for her health. We are glad to know that Rev. J. T. Ellius is improving and we hope to soon have him with us. Good four room cottage for sale at 1120 Lane street, 371/2 foot front annd 150 feet deep—gas in all rooms, sewer connections, fruit trees, grapes, good cellar and barn with paved floor, also good well and cistern. Go out and look it over, then drop a line to the Afro-American Investment and Employment Co., 911 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri. 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Lee preached two able sermons during the day. Owen Freeman of Kinsley, Ks., filled the pulpit at night Mrs. Belle Bennett of Hutchinson, Kas., and Miss Ethel D. Gross of St. Joseph, Mo., are guests of Mrs. Matte Lee at the Lee ranch. They will spend the month of August Grandma Freeman is on the sick list. Miss Naomi Madison of Larned, is the week-end guest at the Lee ranch. Mrs. James Board entertained at a six o'clock dinner Monday evening in honor of Miss Madison and Miss Gross. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bradshaw's home Monday night was the scene of a pleasant party given in honor of Miss Naomi Madison and Miss Ethel. At a late hour the guests departed, declaring the evening well spent. Quite a number went to Larned Thursday to attend the Baptist picnic given there. CHETOPA, KANSAS. Hon. Nick Cciles, editor of The Topka Plaindealer was in the city Saturday on business. Mrs. P. Rankin has returned to the city from Parsons, whee she spent a month visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. W. J. Morgan and daughters attended the picnic Sunday Mr. Ed. Gilmore was over Saturday from Pittsburg for a visit with his mother. Mr. Art Bradley, of Coffeyville, was in the city Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Lamb returned from Vinita Sunday. Goods Sold on Easy Payments Furniture Co., carpets, Draperies. Kansas City, Kansas Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair, Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Etc., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for ccatalogue. IT IS FREE. SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. Mr. Patch, of Muskogee, Okla., was a business visitor to the city one day this week Mr. Davis, Vinita, Okla., is the guest of his brother this week. Some of the Oswego boys were here Sunday to see the ball game between Chetopa and Baxter Springs, but the visitors failed to put in an appearance. Miss Carry Burkley went to Joplin to celebrate the 4th. Rev. II. II Curtis preached to a large congregation Sunday night. Rev. Haten, of Oswego, was in the city Saturday. Mr. Simpson, of Bartlesville, Okla., transacted business in the city Saturday. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. RICHARD P. COONS, Plaintiff, vs. NO. 28,202. MABLE D. COONS, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas, to Mable D. Coons, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has commenced action against you for a divorce, and filed the petition in said action on July 26th, 1913, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 13th day of September, 1913, judgment will be rendered against you in said action, granting plaintiff a divorce from you and awarding plaintiff the custody of minor child. E. R. SIMON, Attorney for Plaintiff. C. W. BOWER, Clerk of the District Court. By Fannie B. Houser, Deputy. AN INSOLENT WRITER. He Found He Couldn't Distate to a Typical John Bull. That sprouting Scotch peer, the Earl of Levon, who rebuked a ship news reporter who approached him by declaring that "no gentleman ever speaks to another without an introduction; it simply isn't done," is an old friend of James Francis Dwyer, the Australian novelist—that is, Dwyer doesn't actually know the Earl of Levon, but he knows his sweetly British sort. "I ought to," said Dwyer. "I was broke in London and I learned to know the true Briton. Once I am swered an advertisement for a literary secretary. To make certain that my letter would be read I wired the advertiser as follows: "Do not engage a literary secretary until you have read my letter of application." "That letter was a gem. I thought I would land the place with it sure. I was certain of it when a large, square letter directed me to appear at a named address at a given hour. It was a four penny bus ride, but I didn't care. My fortune was opening out before me I squandered the fourpence without a miserly thought. A pompous butler ushered me into a black oak library where the original stuffed model of John Bull sat at a table. I sat down meekly and waited to be spoken to. "Blam! He hit the desk with his elitched hand. "You cannot dictate to an English man,' sold this old lunge. "No, sir,' I said. "I tell you,' he shouted, 'you cannot dictate to an Englishman' "Ostrich! I said. "But you tried to,' he said. 'You sent me this importent telegram. No Englishman would have done that. It was an American trick.' "I tried to soothe him, for I wanted that job. But he got hotter and hotter. Finally he told me outright that he had hired a young man who once had worked for a lord "I have sent for you,' said he, 'and you should be grateful to me in order to teach you a proper respect for the traditions of England and for the British flag.' "You old fossil,' said I. 'If I had a British flag here I'd tear it in two and choke you to death with it.'"—Chicago News. "COOKING A PILL." That Is What Opium Smokers Call "Hitting the Pipe." The opium smoker in the act of smoking is said to be "cooking a pill." Smokers of tobacco in seeing opium pipes have been mistled into the belief that the large bowl of the pipe is filled with opium when really the "pill" is simply pasted over a tiny opening in the cover of the bowl. Heating of the bowl produces dense fumes, which are drawn through the bowl and the stem of the pipe into the smoker's mouth. Neither does one pipe of opium produce stupor. A "pill" dazes only even an inexperienced smoker as a large drink would effect a person unused to alcohol. The opium users who have been pictured stretched on bunks of opium dens in utter stupor have been saturated with the drug. Declining on a bed, the smoker places the layout within easy reach and lights the lamp Peanut oil, burning slowly and without evil odors or fumes, is used exclusively. The smoker is then ready to prepare his "pill." The yen-hok, or dipper, a long, needle shaped instrument, is put into the opium receptacle and turned slowly in the black and sticky substance until a small quantity of opium adhere to the point. It is then placed over the name of the lamp, and, turning the dipper the smoker rolls and cooks the "pill" until it is ready for the pipe. The tiny speck is then thrust into the opening of the bowl, which, held above the lamp, slowly begins to produce opium fumes, which are drawn in by the smoker through the stem of his pipe. The "pill" lasts only from thirty to forty seconds, and to enjoy another smoke the same preparations have to be repeated.—New York Tribune. Humiliated Hubby. A newly married couple had had a little disagreement about some cakes which the wife had made. The husband complained that those his mother used to produce were far superior. On the next day the girl set before him a plate of hot cakes. "Now you have achieved something!" he exclaimed enthusiastically. "These are exactly like what mother used to make. How did you do it?" "I will give you the recipe," replied the wife coldly. "I used margarine in stead of butter, eggs a year old, I put alum in the flour and added plenty of water to the milk."—London Tit-Bits. He Didn't Know Art. "Where did you get that marble stetuette, my dear?" "Why, at Martino's. Isn't it lovely? And such a bargain! It was marked 'half off.' Didn't you see the tag?" "Yes, but I thought the tag referred to the clothing." — Cleveland Plain Dealer. Unsophisticated. "Darling," said the fond youth, produc ing a ring, "which is the right finger?" "For goodness' sake, Algy!" respond ed the malden "Don't you know Nineteen years old and never been engaged to a girl before?"—Chicago Tribuna. Easy. Lucy—How can I bring the count to his knees at my feet? Nelly—Drop a dime on the floor.—New Orleans Timus Democrat. Vanishing Steamen. It used to be stained. Now it is steammen. The change suits to a "t" The old time sailor has hardly finished. Steam has put him out of the running. If a new Sir Joseph Porter went to come from the imagination of some new librettist he would no longer be told of gifted sailors "who could handle, reef and steer or ship a slaveglove." There will be no present day. Alling ham to chant the glories of "the wet sheet and the flowing sea and the wind that follows fast to bend the will lowy must," for there are no longer sheets and masts enough to inspire his muse. For the matter of that, the entire song has gone out of sea life. When men "tripped anchors" and did it by manning a capstan and bending their backs rhythmically to the job, as the mate sang chanties to them, musle counted as an chillarant, but now steam winches lift the anchors and what would be the sense of singing to a mass of iron and steel?—Cleveland Leader. Trees and Lightning. The relation of trees to lightning, as shown by a bulletin of the United States forest service, does not wholly accord with popular beliefs. It is found that trees are the objects most often struck because they are the most numerous of all prominent objects they offer a short course to the ground and their spreading branches in the air and roots in the soil present an ideal conductor to the ground. Any kind of tree may be chosen by the lightning, the greatest number in any locality being found among the dominant species. The likelihood of any tree being struck is increased if it is taller than surrounding trees, is isolated, is on high land, is deeply rooted, and if its condition as when wet makes it the best electrical conductor of the vicinity at the time of the flash. Lightning may set a forest fire by igniting the tree or—what is much more likely to be the case—the humus about the base. First Recorded Alimony. An Egyptian mummy now on exhibition in London was wrapped in papyrus which scholars have found to be covered with inscriptions. Among others is one which indicates that at least one lady of the pharaonic period failed to agree with her life partner. The document is a petition to the proper authorities for justice against a spend thrift and abusive husband. "When I married Heracleides," writes the petitioner, "I brought 200 drachmas as a dowry. Besides this, my husband when he lost his property, found a home in the house of my parents. In spite of this, Heracleides, after he had run through my dowry, cursed me, beat me, deprived me of the necessaries of life, wickedly deserted me and left me in misery. I pray you to force him to appear before you and to cause him to return to me the dower I gave him in creased by half."—New York American. Turks First Banned Tobacco. Tobacco was first carried into Turkey by English sailors, and its use was quickly prohibited. As in Russia, a tradition was discovered prohibiting its use by the faithful. Mohammed, it was said, had prophesied that in future ages some of his fellowers would smoke a herb called to bacco, but these would be unbelievers Sultan Amurath IV. strictly prohibited its use. Search was made for smokers. Tobacco pipes were driven through their cheeks, and rolls of tobacco hung as collars around their necks. Thus arrayed they were mounted on nues, facing the tail, and driven through the streets as a warning to lusters after tobacco to be hanged - New York Sun. Euphemisms For Death: "Decense" is now a regular form of word for death. But it began as a gentle euphemism, "decusum" (departure) seeming much less harsh to the Romans than "mors." All languages abound in euphemisms of the kind, which go back to a superstitious reluctance to mention death plainly that gradually passed into a kindly desire to soften the idea. "Passed away," "departed," "gone," "expire" (threaten out), "no more," "demise" and even the late are expressions of this nature. Most striking of all is the Roman euphemism for "he is dend," "sixit" (he has died). See to Her Considered. Huh (after a night out)—I feel like the two spot. I wish you'd telephone to the office that I'm in bed with the grip Wife—That would be a lie Huh—How particular you women are Petch over that grip and lay it on the bed near my feet There' Now will you telephone?—Boston Transcript. Happy Homes. To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition, the end to which every enterprise and labor tends and of which every desire promotes the prosecution -Dr Samuel Johnson True Greatness. Life is made up of little things. It is but once in an age that occasion is offered for doing a great deed. True greatness consists in being great in little things - George Macdonald Literary Item. "Nothing except split a few intuitives." - indianapolis News. Nothing Mean There. "I say, Uncle Jack, I dreamed you gave me half a crown last night." "I did you, me love? Well, you can keep it"—London "Fatler." Biliary Confinement The punishment which replaced the death penalty in Italy—namely, life imprisonment with solitary confinement—is considered to be much worse than death itself. Murders sentenced to life imprisonment invoke death to end their sufferings. Isolation, complete in the very sense of the word-enforced idleness, lack of exercise and sufficient food and continual surveillance in a cell so small as to almost render any movement impossible—such is the fate of a murder in Italy. Solitary confinement lasts for five long years, sometimes for ten, but convicts can hardly bear it for more than six months. Invariably they are insane long before the term expires, and often they commit suicide. The fear of solitary confinement acts as a preventive to murder as much as and perhaps much more than that of capital punishment. It is quite true that the cases of murder have not diminished to any great extent in Italy since the abolition of the death penalty; but, on the other hand, they have not increased—Chicago News. German justice. A curious illustration of the principle of responsibility abroad is afforded by a civil damage suit growing out of the breaking of a plate glass window in a German town. A witness had testified as follows: "As I was passing down the street in front of the window I saw a big stone come whirling through the air, I did not know where it came. I saw it coming through the air, and I had just time enough to dodge to save myself from being hit by it." The witness was sharply questioned upon the point whether the stone that broke the window would have struck him had he not dodged it. He was then dismissed. Eventually the decision of the magistrate was this: "I insinuated as if the witness had not unfortunately ducked his head the glass would not have been struck by the stone, he is hereby adjudged responsible for the breaking of the window and is ordered to pay to the owner the value of the same."—Chicago Inter Ocean. Bess Stick to One Flower. It is usually supposed, especially by the poets, that bees sip sweets indiscriminately from many a flower. He wooed the Pope and weds the Peach, Inviigles Daffy downdily; And then, a desorter, abundons each For the points of the Lily. The seasons appear rather mixed in the verse, which in other respects, however, reflects the popular belief about bees. It is far from being the true one. All bees, including the honey bee, show a strong tendency in collecting both nectar and pollen to be constant to one species of flower. This is manifestly for the advantage of both insects and flowers. In the case of a number of bees flying for only a small part of the season this habit has become so specialized that they visit only one or a few allied species of flowers which offer an abundance of pollen and nectar.-London Post. Moving Pictures in Japan. The Japanese take the moving picture with the seriousness befitting the national character. They enjoy it thoroughly, but they like it best when it makes them sad. The favorite theme is the allegorical play that represents the warrior fighting for righteousness. Next in popularity comes the pathetic picture. The strictly educational film is also popular, and there is always applause for good scenery. But the love story is never represented in the Japanese moving picture. It would be an outrage to modesty and a violation of decency and therefore intolerable. Pictures designtory to the dignity of officials and of policemen are forbidden, as well as those likely to instill revolutionary ideas in the minds of the young. A Dangerous Precedent. The test case which I have seen of law versus justice and common sense is one which Montaligne relates as having happened in his own day. Some men were condemned to death for murder. The judges were then informed by the officers of an inferior court that certain persons in their custody had confessed the murder guilty of the murder in question and had told so circumstantial a tale that the fact was placed beyond all doubt. Nevertheless it was deemed so bad a precedent to revoke a sentence and show that the law could err that the innocent men were delivered over to execution — London Graphite. By Comparison. "Buy, mamma, my teacher'd make a fully highwayman!" exclaimed a boy as he rushed in from school "Why, Freddy what in the world do you mean?" inquired his astonished mother "Why, she's always telling the children to hold up their hands!"—Judge's Library Took the Count. "Bobby, you have been fighting with that Stipleton boy again. Did you count ten before you struck him, as I have always told you to do?" "No but I was told that somebody counted ten after he lauded on me"—Chicago Tribune. A Woman's Age. Guest—Delightful party you are having tonight, old fellow. Host—Yes, I am giving it to my wife. It is the twelfth anniversary of her thirdeth birthday—Hurper's Bazar. Millions of money are not better than millions of grins of sand at the gato of Eternity. . MANHATTAN, KANSAS. Posters are out announcing a big Sunday school picnic to be given by the M. E. church Aug 15th at the park under auspices of Rev J. E. Taylor. The delegate, to the Smoky Hill District Baptist association which met at Osage City Tuesday, left Monday to be present at the opening. Mr Daniel Hines made a business trip to Topeka last week. He thinks Topeka a good Town, but Manhattan a much better. Mr. Geo. Curtis is employed as a cook at Eureka Lake park, the summer resort between Manhattan and Junction City on the new interurban line. Mr. W. W. Shobe of Salina, passed through our city this week in his big touring car. Wesley is numbered in that class who help to make history for the black man. Mr. L. C. Cavens was a representative to the grand session of the K. of P. and Court of Calanthe recently in session at Kansas City. Several barbers have opened up in business here, but Wm. Thompson seems to be the only one that sticks to business. We met out old friend, Mr. G. D. Hanks, last week and he is considering existing for service in Mexico. We visited in Clay Center recently and found a large number of our young folks gone to Junction City. The program at the Baptist church was very interesting. Rev. Earl Masterson, of South Fourth street is receiving a pleasant visit from his sister this week. Mr. George Alexander left for Colorado Springs, Colorado, Surrey to spend the remainder of the summer. Mr. Alfred Montgomery of Clay Center was a visitor in our city last Sunday, guest of Miss Suele Mack. Manhattan was well represented at the emancipation celebration at Alma on August 1st. If you should happen to go West over the Mo. Pacific Central Branch stop at Stockton and visit Rev. M. W. Lytle, who has the only colored church there and get a lesson of how to conduct a church in a rural district with a few members. Mrs. Bert ackson of Hutchinson has been in our midst for about two weeks on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. Andrew Lewis, but at this writing she is improved. Mr. Edward Pierce made a business trip to Toneka last week. When we traveled west we met Mr. Sanford Johnson of Plainville, Kas, a colored man who don't boast every time you talk with him that he owns a 160-acre farm, but he owns land by the section, which is exempt from indebtedness. Mr. Johnson is a farmer who makes the community feel his weight regardless of conditions. We have been informed that Dr. J. M. T. Baskette of Coffeyville, Kans, may consider Manhattan as a business proposition. If he will make his appearance we can better judge if we will welcome him. Mr. P. M. Phillips recommends him, but we must see. The colored population of Manhattan is considering moving to Topeka during the State Fair. --- HUTCHISON, KANSAS. A very delightful surprise party was given last week in honor of Miss Josephine Butler, who is home from Kansas City on a visit to her parents. The evening was spent in music and conversation. About forty enjoyed the hospitality. Mr. Eugene Baker of Wichita is a visitor in the city. Mr. Christian Johnson expects to leave soon for Newton. Miss Blanche Tucker was the very charming hostess to an evening party at her home on 13th street, and quite a number of young people were present and all spent a very pleasant evening. About twenty couples were present at a dancing party given on the pavilion of the Riverside park last Thursday evening by the Underwood brothers. Dancing was continued until a late hour. Several out of town guests were present, and all left declaring the young men ideal hosts. Mrs. Greer and daughter, who left for Colorado Springs, Colo., recently were called back on account of a small son who was taken down with typhoid fever. Great preparations are being made for the grand rally to be given at the A. M. E. church Sunday, Aug. 17th. Special music is to be rendered Mrs. Mary Holmes and children of Karsas City are at home visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. George Bowen went to Sult John to visit with relatives for few days. Mr. Jesse Williams of the city visiting friends. Mrs. Nettle Waldron, Mrs. J. Walthall and a number of others went to Pratt to attend the fair at that place and returned home, reporting a very excellent time. TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE. To Teach Workers to Think and Thinkers to Work THE MUSEUM J. B LARIMER HALL—GIRLS' DORMITORL. Steam Heat, Electric Lights, Hot and Cold Water, Inside Toilets and Bath Room. Museum ADVANTAGES. High Moral Tone. Competent Teachers. Library and Reading Room. Modern Buildings. Splendid Equipment. Expenses Reasonable. Every Student Learns a Trade. Self-help Encouraged. Exceptional Musical Opportunities. TRADES TAUGHT Carpentry, Painting, Gardening, Printing and Book Binding, Blacksmithing, Tailoring, Plain Sewing, Dress Making, Domestic Science, and Millinery. DEPARTMENTS Normal Preparatory, Advanced Normal, Industrial, Agricultural, Music, Military, Elocution. The building is a two-story structure with a flat roof and a chimney. It has a large entrance with a door and a set of windows on each floor. The walls are made of brick, and there are several windows on the second floor. The building is surrounded by a grassy area. THE SCHOOL HOUSE BOYS' DORMITORY—Steam Heated E... Lighted, Bath Rooms and Gymnasium GIRLS' INDUSTRIAL BUILDING—LATEST MODERN EQUIPMENT. School Opens Tuesday, Sept. 9. BRADFORD MILLER HALL-ACADEMIC BUILDING. Be Present at the Opening Day McMULLEN TRADES BUILDING, Boys Industries—New and Modern Machinery Wm. R. CARTER, Principal M. W. FREEMAN, Ass't Principal as == Se