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Historical Society State House THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER RACE DISCRIMINATION STRONGLY OPPOSED RACE DISCRIMINATION STRONGLY OPPOSED Legislature Proposal Considered Dangerous President by Howard University Educator. To the Editor of the Stat: The eternal Nagro question has been a instaing element in public and political discussion from the foundation of the government down to the present hour. The public mind may seek temporary relief by focusing attention on economic and material issues; the perplexed statman may put it inside for some more convenient season yet ever and ever it recurs with unabated aggravation. At the present time it appears in the form of the pending proposition to segregate the colored employees under the civil service of the federal government. Should this proposal become enacted into law it would more definitely indicate the inferior status of the Negro race before the law than any single legislative act since the adoption of the constitution It would, indeed affect the declared purpose of our national policy, based upon absolute equality of citizens in all public considerations. The federal statute books, so far, are free from race and class legislation. At the time of the founding of the constitution, one fifth of the population was African blood and servile status. But the tar seeing wisdom of the founders omitted all racial designation or discrimination in organic law. A government boasting as equality as its basic principle which should deliberately debase the weak and helpless among its own citizens would be an anomaly in the eyes of the nations of the earth. Amid all of the passion and tumult of the anti-slavery conflict the federal statutes were kept free from the odium of race distinction. The obiter dictum of a chief justice of the Supreme court which infected race distinction into the decision of that tribunal was swiftly repudiated by the moral indignation of the aroused conscience of the American people. For this government today, to declare that the Negro shall not enjoy identical rights and privileges with the rest of his fellow citizens would be equivalent to the re-enforcement of the discredited dogma of Judge Taney. Indeed, the principle involved is just as vital to the ideal of the nation today as it was sixty years ago, although the public conscience may be less keenly alive to it. The war amendments in the constitution reaffirmed the original intention—that there should be no race distinction recognized by the national government. These great amendments written into the Constitution by the point of the buyone dipped in patriotic blood can never be erased nor their purpose ultimately defeated. Race discrimination is mentioned only to be forbidden. Mindful of the existence of these amendments, the states that have enacted laws repugnant to their spirit and letter have sought circumvention by cunningly devised phrases and tricky continuances. Every much revised constitution bears the stamp of righteous condemnation in its very phrasology. The policy of social separation of the rates alleged in justification of the pending measure, is a matter with which the federal government has nothing to do. The intimate social and personal relationship of citizens do not fall within the scope or purview of the federal authority. Its concern is with the comprehensive relations of all citizens. Matters of minor detail are left to local and subordinate jurisdictions. Situation in States. The general government cannot find warrant for such action in the example of the several states. Discriminatory laws in the states are sought to be justified on the ground of the relative number of Negroes in the general population. It is alleged that the great number of Negroes are unprepared for participation in government or for free intermingling with the whites without seriously lowering the tone and standard of civilization. The federal government has absolutely no such basis of excuse. The Negro repre- --- Sixteenth Year. No. 14. Free of Class Legislation. Discrimination Forbidden. that possess less than 11 per cent of the total population of the Union. This ratio is growing less with the passing of the decrees. So far no state with so slight a Negro current has deemed it necessary to adopt a code of "Jim Crow" laws. If the general government should be required to follow the example of the states it would more wisely follow the lead of the more numerous and populous ones, rather than the smaller number involved in exceptional circumstances. The Negroes at present constitute less than 5 percent of the federal employees, where is no discernible indication of an increase in this ratio. For forty years the Negro has entered the civil service of the government on the basis that he retains his hold shows that his work is satisfactory. It is not claimed that the race has up to the present time, been exempt from prejudice or discrimination in the public service. Neither is it fair to change that the present administration is the author and finisher of segregation. But this is the first time that the race as a whole has been humiliated by the threat that the iniquitous principle would be enacted into legislation and become a fixed policy of the government. I served in the civil service of the government under Democratic administration; the colored employees were then relatively more numerous than they are today. At that time no such law was deemed desirable or even dreamed of. The Negro since that time has made great progress both in the cultural and the substantial basis of respectability. During all of these years the public service has suffered no detriment nor his fellow employees any reasonable hardship by reason of his presence. If there has been cases of individual impropriety the case should be dealt with on the basis of individual descent. The segregation of the race is an unnecessary as a practical expedient as it is subversive of the spirit of free institutions. "Jim Crow" Slogan. "Separate but equal accommodations for both races" is the slogan of "Jim crow" legislation. Experience shows that this impracticable, as reflection would show it to be impossible. Identity is the essence of equality on all public functions. Two non-interchangeable parts cannot long maintain their original parity. If some of our sagacious statesmen should secure the enactment of a law that there shall be different weights and measures for the two races, but that the two yudsticks shall have the same length and that pound weights shall contain the same number of ounces; provided that no Negro shall be accommodated by the white man's units of weight and measure, and vice versa, under heavy penalty of law; in the short process of time human nature remaining what we know it to be, the Negro would be receiving the lighter weight and the shorter measure. The man who cannot protect himself will become the victim of every issue where his interests are separated from those of the community at large. If there were two stundeds of coinage, of the same weight and fineness only that the one set of coins must forever circulate among Negroes and the other among white people, the black man's coins would immediately depreciate in comparison. The parity could only be maintained by free interchangeability. Confidence In Dollar. The Negro has supreme confidence in the American dollar because he knows that the same coin that is in his pocket today will be in the white man's pocket tomorrow. And so it is with rights and privileges under the law. There can be no equality of rights denied. To the casual observer the assignment of space in government building to a handful of colored civil service employees would seem to be a matter of trivial importance. But closer inspection reveals a deeper significance. It is but the thin blade of the wedge whose entrance threatens to split the log usunder. Should the national government adopt this seemingly simple pro- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 3, 1914 on, it would thereby sanction all of the discriminatory legislation on the statute books of the several states, and would suggest and justify all such enactments in the future. The present plight of the Negro is a significant commentary on the doctrine that the white race is good enough to become the beneficent governor of the Negro without his consent or participation. There are 10,000,000 Negroes in the United States who are rapidly progressing in intelligence and wealth, and in responsible power. He has no voice in making administering or interpreting the laws by which he is to be governed. Men of the highest public place, whose positions rest upon the basis of a Negro constituency, denounce their black constituents from the seat of public power in a language not to be found in the lexicon of decency. There is no voice answering back. Legislation is proposed to humiliate and degrade the Negro such as no officer of the government would dare whisper concerning any other element of the nation. But the Negro's tongue is tied and his voice is hushed because of his political nullity. In his helpless need, the Negro can only say to the nation that he has been loyal and devoted to her standards and ideals with the hope that she is too fair to be unjust even to the least of her citizens. But in face of the current trend of things, he can only indulge in the plaintiff queery: "Is this the reward of loyalty?" KELLY MILLER. Howard University. GREAT BEND, KANSAS. Miss Mabel Rawels left a few days ago for Kansas City, to get married to a Doctor from St. Joe. The 28th we had a fine rain. Farmers are looking glad and people are planting gardens and cleaning house. Mrs. Mamie Pitchfutric of Studgard, Arkansas, arrived the 28th on No. 11, to attend the funeral of her brother, William Lowe. Great Bend is going to have a paved street. Work has commenced. Mr. Edward Porter, from La Junta, Colorado, came home the 28th. He passed examination for the mail service. Eddie Rucker is preparing to go out with a minstrel show soon. All the members are good. The A. M. E. church and the Baptist church are expecting a nice time Easter. Rev. Ramsey of the A. M. E. church is doing fine. The church and Sunday School are doing fine. The First Baptist church is doing fine under the pastorate of Rev. Rainey. The young men's organized class will give a concert and supper. April 1. The girls will buy the boxes. Mr. Booker is improving at this writing. He has been sick a long time. WINFIELD, KANSAS Among those who visited in Arkansas City last Sunday, were: Miss Lillian Franklin, Miss Dorothy North, Mr. Arthur Brown, Mr. Clarence Foust and Mr. Fred Cottom. Among those who went auto driving last Monday, were: Miss Lavenna Franklin, Omega Nichols, Miss. Walter Nichols, Mr. Verlett Lee, Mr. Jas, Nichols and Miss E. Hall. Mr. Beryl Brown came in last H. H. TUCKER, JR., IN SENATE RACE! H. H. Tucker, Jr.'s wonderful fight to establish and maintain a great enterprise in Kansas and Oklahoma has made his name known in the remotest part of the nation. His successful invasion and occupancy of a field, heretofore the undisputed province of the Oil Trust, forms one of the exceptional achievements of the Kansas City country. Kansas, with its eighty thousand square miles of prosperous area, with its generous prairies and productive valleys where literacy is loved and freedom revered—in the kaleidoscopic review of its soil of progress recently disclosed a dramatic political figure; the entrance into the Republican Senatorial Campaign of H H. Tucker, Jr., has introduced a new angle in the commonwealth already rooted for its complex politics. Politically Tucker is an unknown quantity and his strength is therefore not measurable by any of the accepted political standards. But Tucker is a fighter and Kansas has loved fighters since the old territorial days. when the country-side took up its muskets for free speech and free men; this is a gift of heredity, his father having been one of the men who bore arms for the Union and Lincoln. Tucker has played, and is playing, a big game, with has cards on the table, face exposed to whomsoever may look. Against him is pitted Brute Power—Criminal Money—operating through its devious and questionable methods, through its prostitution and purchase of American manhood, through its debauchery of corps, perjury of witnesses and terrorization of communities. The murderous methods of Huerta and the primitive savagery of Villa are alike lily-white when compared with the black flag, black-hand ways of the Ol Trust. Tucker started an oil company some ten years ago. He was successful. As an organizer and as an executive, he developed qualities of ordership. With him became assisted thousands of people who believed in oil and who had confidence in his integrity and ability. Led he been willing to be moderately successful, he might not have been the kind—probably would not have been The motto of freedom-loving Kansas "Ad nastin per asperin" ("To the stars through difficulties") became the armen of his ambition, the lone star of his goal. The Uncle of Oil Company had accumulated properties worth more than $2,000,000 consisting in part as follows: Three oil refineries, paraffine plant, 270 miles of pine line, forty distributing stations, 101 producing wells, faylene tank cars, 27,000 acres of oil and gas lenses in five great Oklahoma oil fields. Then came Tucker's final stroke of daring! To the oil trust to all his impudent career no such challenge had ever been issued. Tucker picked the richest plum in the oil world—the immense 41,000-acre oil lease in the Ouage nation—worth no more $20,000,000. The Oil Tiger, surfeited with the life blood of thousands of independent producers, enriched with a billion dollars torn from the homes of the nation, went forth from its lair to destroy Tucker. But Tucker wasn't afraid. Never was such a battle fought since time was begun. Tucker's aim was strong: his armor was paneled with flight and with him to the danger zone advanced 12,000 stockholders. But against him as an individual the weapons of falschool and vilification were directed. We want every reader of this paper in this city, and every other city and township in the state to sign the Tucker petition when presented until they are filled to the law's limit. This is a fight for Kansas and it should be the pleasure of every loyal citizen to aid in such a contest for right. Our forces are already at work in the northwest, center, the western the entire eastern and southeastern part and along the southern borders of the state. We are going to organize in every precinct and every county in the state, and it will be a real tight very minute from now until real principles of Lincoln Republicanism has won in Kansas by an overwhelming majority, and aids to encourage the forces of right in every other state under the Stars and Stripes. Yours for victory. W. M. DIAL, Campaign Mgr. Campaign Headquarters, 1409 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Ks. WEIR, KANSAS The Berry and Lee Coal Co., will hold their annual meeting on May 2, and all members are requested to be present. The company will be one year old on that date, and is the first Negro enterprise of this nature to achieve success in operating a coal mine one year without a break. D. L. Borders, president; M. Lee, treasurer; T. S. Berry, secretary. Mr. John Lucas is very sick at this writing, as also Mrs. Sylvia Stewart. Several of the people from here attended the annual sermon of the K. of P. last Sunday at Cherokee. These sermons are arranged in districts and the next year's sermon is to be preached here. TEACHERS ASSOCIATION. On Saturday March 28, the Cherokee and Crawford county Teachers Association met in Weir City, Kankwa, and enjoyed the best meeting of the year. At 2:30 the following program was rendered at the High school: Chorus . . . Central school girls, Invocation . . . Rev. Wm. A. Moore Chorus . . . Central school boys, Means and Methods of Discipline . . . Miss Della M. Smiley, General Discussion . . . Weir, Kans. Relation of Home and School . . . Prof. A. N. Wright, General discussion . Pittsburgh Kans. Inst. Solo Miss Huttle Myers, Croweburg. The Mathematical Troublesome Corner Discussion .. Prof, W J, King Web, Inspirational Devices in spelling ... Miss Lenorm Dillon, Pittsburgh, Discussion Closing remarks .. Supt. Hutt, We r. All the papers of the program were excellent, and showed that they had been given to competent teachers. Saturday night the city teachers tendered the Association and citizens, an elaborate reception in the beautiful and spacious Baker's hall which had heretofore failed to open its doors to Negroes. A good and acceptable program was rendered by home talent and visitors teachers, to a large and intelligent audience, after which, they marched to the reception Price $1 50 Per Year. Suits His Purpose! hall, where the delicious delicacies of the season were served. At the conclusion of the program, the approaching marriage of Prof. C. Milton Yeager, of Bristol Springs, and Miss Della M. Smiley, of Weir was announced to take place May 3. All of the teachers deputed, giving Weir the banner for its hospitality and entertainment. The officers of the Association ate: PROF. W. S. KING, president PROF. W. W. KERWLY, vice pres. MISS LENA DILON, secretary. MISS FLORENCE HUGHES, ac- sistent secretary PROF. A. N. WRIGHT, treasurer. CHERRY VALLEY KANSAS. The small pos is tinging in Cherryvale. The cases cannot be numbered among both white and colored. It also stopped Lincoln school. They are going to Phumagate the whole building, as so many children broke out in school. Rev. Haines of Oklahoma, is in the city. Rev. Johnson, pastor of the A. M. E. church was in Independence Sunday, March 20, to preach an annual sermon of the Knights of Pythias lodge. Rev. Mrs. Johnson is slowly recovering. Mr. Will Bennett, who taken sick last Thursday with pneumonia, is just about the same. There was no Sunday School last Sunday at the Bethlehem Baptist church, because of the small pox being so bad on the East side. The West side was afraid to come over. Mr. J. L. Robertson, who lives here in Cherryvale, started up a grocery store and cafe. The opening was last Saturday night. Remarks were made by Rev. Cain. This is a colored concern and the first that was ever started among the colored people in Cherryvale; and we can say to the colored people of any town or city that has to come here and stay over night, and have no place to lay their heads or get a square meal, to come around on South Depot street where our store is, and come in and they will treat you as nice as you are treated in any white man's store. GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA. Mrs. T. H. Wright has returned from a six weeks trip through the Southern states. Mrs. Wright reports the time of her life. Among the cities visited were: Dallas Fort Worth, Texas; Shreveport, New Orleans and Alexandria, La. Mr. Willis West, a former resident of this city, but now of Trinidad, Colo., was in the city a few hours Tuesday, looking up old friends. Mr. West is now in caval service. Mme. L. Azeela Hutchley was in the city last week on her annual tour. The various clubs gave a reception in her honor Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. M. L. Washington. Mr. Wm. Odell, of Arkansas City, was a recent visitor here. Mrs. A. R. Eagleson spend the week end in the city. Rev. A. R. Dobbins closed a successful revival Sunday night. Rev. Seth Neal made a business trip to Oklahoma City Friday. Rev. Canada, of the M. E. church is preparing to go to Conference. Rev. L. W. Johnson of Enid, was a Guthrie visitor Monday. Mrs. S. B. White and Miss. P. G. Moore were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Puntt, Sunday. Hon. H. I. Saddlet has gone to the Wilson oil fields. Judge O. H. Bradley, of Boley, was in the city Sunday and Monday on business. Prof. J. H. McKinzie has closed his school at Cushing. The colored people of Guthrie are getting busy these days, putting all of their money in oil. The Mothers Kindergarten Club will have a program Friday at the First Baptist church. The Margaret Washington Club is planning a retreat for Friday evening at the city hall with Mrs. I. B Sneed as star attraction Miss P. G Moore is assisting Rev. Neal with his office work this week. NOTICE! A thrilling detective drama will make its appearance in the near future at the Second Baptist church. It is also followed by instrumental. Watch for the date. Rev. Henry, pastor CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE STATE SAVINGS BANK At the Close of Business December 4, 1913 RESOURCES Loans and Discounts ..... 172,256 37 Overbrafft ..... 212,30 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 4,100 00 Bonds and Warrants ..... 2,000 00 Guarantee Fund with State Trust ..... 500 00 Cash and Sight Exchange ..... 54,598 33 Capital Stock ..... 25,600 00 Surplus Fund ..... 41,000 00 Interest ..... 1 203 92 Deposits ..... 203,763 08 Total ..... $253,967 00 The above statement is correct. T. I. MAINS, Vice-President Lon Smith & Son Funeral Directors and Embalmers ROAD BUILDING 141-143 So. Santa Fe SALINA, HINDOO SALVE. JUST ARRIVED—the World Wonder, HINDOO SALVE, used by the Hindoos to cure Dandruff. Prevente the hair from falling out, or breaking off and gives it a glossy appearance. Enclose 10c in stamps for sample Price 50c per jar. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30th, 1906. Serial No. 55666. HINDOO SALVE COMPANY, 2645 Lawton Ave., St. Louis, Mo SALE OR TRADE For Kansas City properly, a 3 room House with three lots; 2 room house with two lots; 10 room house with three lots located in Atchison, Kansas and now renting for $50 per months. Three blocks from the busi-ness center of Atchison Price $5,500. Address ROSA BENNING. 1935 N.3d St. — Kansas City, Kan. The Renick Drug Co. S. E. Cor. 10th and Minn. Ave. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. Home Phone 232; Bell 748 We carry an up-to-date list of high grade Cigars, and Tobacco, School Supplies, Stationery, Cardies —All Kinds of Drugs, Prescriptions given special attention and delivered free. Your patronage kindly solicited. The Renick Drug Co. Phones: Office Hours Office 244. 11 a.m. to 12 m Res. 645. 2 to 5-7 to 8:30 p.m R. S. Whittaker, M. D. Office: 1021' E. Eighth St. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS Special attention given to the treatment of Cancer, Eczema Dropey, Bright's Disease, Paral- lysis, and Diseases Leukoar to Women. The Famous.... Cancer Remedy The Cancer, if Not Removed—No Pay J. J. and W. F. MUENZENMAYER, FOR HARDWARE COOK or HEATING STOVES and GAS RANGES Call and see our warts. We can satisfy you "QUALITY ALWAYS." JUNCTION CITY. KANSAS. PITTSBURG, KANSAS. The Mission Circle of Mt. Hebron Baptist church held a very enjoyable meeting at the home of Mrs. Alice Leslie, 110 West Carlton. Quite a crowd was present and at a late hour all were invited to the dining room where lovely dinner was served. All departed to meet next week, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Elias. Owing to the sickness of the mother of Mrs. Willis James, the Church And Society of Mt. Hebron Baptist church met last week at the church. A very pleasant evening was spent. Mrs. H. Hopkins has returned from Kansas City, where she has been transacting business. The revival services of Mt. Hebron church closed Friday night, with a great success. Rev. G. N. McNeil of Pleasant Grove Baptist church, Kansas City, Kansas, deserves much credit for his excellent preaching. Wednesday night he chose for his text: Job 39:21, theme, "The Horse pawing in the valley." Thursday night, text from Ezekiel 37:4, theme, "Oh ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord." Friday night theme "The eagle retires on her nest." About 30 members have been added to the church. The collection during the revival was $162.78. The members of the Sunday School. B. Y. P. U., Mission Circle and Aid Society, gave the pastor and family a grocery and fruit shower, which was very much appreciated. Charley Canner is very ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. Sidney Morgan. Rev. G. N McNeil, of Kansas City, Kansas, who has been assisting Rev. J. T Elias in a meeting, returned to his home Saturday night. The services at Mt. Hebron Sunday were excellent. The pastor preached an excellent sermon Sunday at 11:00 o'clock, from Rev. 21:8, from which he preached a stirring sermon, showing the doom of the unbelieving. He gave a striking illustration, using the magnitude of an elevator, as faith in God. At 8 p. m., Theme "God's irresistable power over man," from which he preached a splendid sermon. The sermon was instructive and very inspiring. Mrs. J. D. Alexander has returned from Oswego, where she was called by the illness of her mother. Mr. Henry Weaver is somewhat indisposed at this writing. Be ready to pay for The Plaindealer when the collector calls. ORLEANS, NEBRASKA. Editor Plaindealer: In your issue of Feb. 20, 1914, I notice in the last item under Osage City, Kansas, news the following:— "Any young lady of good moral character wishing to get married on or before the 28th day of April, 1914, will please communicate with Mr. Thomas Clark. After this day no lady need apply, etc." Do you suppose the gentleman will accept a man after the above mentioned date? If so, I believe I can place him in communication with one. I am reading your paper with interest and your paper editorial are very interesting and instructive. I must say, without flattery, you are one of the strongest race fighters we have and I feel sure your efforts are of great benefit to the colored man. May in the near future, the fruits of your good works shower upon you in great abundance and live forever in the hearts of the colored people. Just a word from your Well wiser. HARRY MOTIN. Orkans. Neb. Iarned, Kansas:—Nuomi P. Madison was born in Iarned, Kansas, Feb. 25th, 1894, and departed this life on March 5th, 1914, at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Moses Madi- 31st West Tenth street, aged 20 year & days. She was converted and joined the Second Baptist church in Iarned, being baptized by Rev. C. O. Smith. She was a faithful church worker, always willing to do her duty and was church organist, as well as secretary of Bethel Mission circle at the time of her death. None knew her at to love her, as was shown by the faithful floral offerings and the tiny friends who carry to pay their tribute of respect at the funeral which was conducted by Rev. C. H. Anderson assisted by Rev. O W. Brown and Rev. G. H. Harris, from late evidence. Death from a great offering. She leaves besides her mother and father a host of relatives and sorrowful friends to mourn her ultimately death. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The colored people in this city transfer about 3,000 out of 350,000 population. There are lawyers, doctors, dentists, real estate dealers, real dealers, grocers, barbers, etc. There are two A. M. E. churches, two Baptist churches and two missions. We have with us Rev. C. A. Mor- gan, wife and son, of the Kansas Conference! Rev. Morgan has been with that conference for twenty or more years and is a credit to our city. He has purchased property in South Alberta, Canada in the town of Cardston, 20 miles east of the Rocky Mountains, 14 miles north of the United States border. This is the coming railroad center. It is a splendid place for colored people. FORMER W. U. FOOTBALL, STAR MAKES GOOD AT TUSKEGEE. Tuskegee again took her place as the leading football team of the south out, of six games played, Tuskegee won three and tied three. And what has been given out by southern newspapers, is that she easily had the best team in this section of the country. Especially was this true at Nashville, Tenn., where Tuskegee played Fisk on Thanksgiving day, surprising even her most severe critics by not letting Fisk make over one touch down. Tuskegee showed all the fine points of the open game, a new thing to Tuskegee and it is said that coach Gordon R. Thomas sprung a surprise on coach Welker in the Nashville game, and that he did not expect such a display of real football. Mr. Thomas is a former Western University football star, having played three during the season of 1910-11. This was his first year of head coach, being assistant during the season of 1912. He is employed in the auditing department of Tuskegee. He was well and ably assisted by Mr. D. Bayless, a former track star of the Kansas Agricultural College. Mr. Thomas states as his reason for not winning all his games that he lacked the punch, in other words, the back field was too light. He has been appointed to the position of head coach again for Tuskegee and says that with the present outlook, with heavy material, Tuskegee will easily win the Southern championship of the 1914 campaign. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Mrs. H. F. Bray writes that her mother is rapidly improving and unless a relapse is taken, her recovery is expected. Mrs. M. V. Plummer is indiposed at this writing. The Mock trial given Thursday evening at the A. M. E. church created any amount of merriment and laughter. This entertainment was given under the auspices of the Forum, with Mr. E. H. Moss prosecuted having assaulted his wife with intent to kill, to obtain her insurance and was given ten years in the penitentiary. The case is appealed for this Thursday and $5.00 was cleared, to be applied to the Forum treasure. The Forum met at Bethel church at 4:30 p.m. An unusually good program was rendered. Mrs. Maxtal Fife, who has a promising voice, rendered "Harbor of love" in a very charming manner and received a storm of applause. Mrs. Debert Harrison gave an excellent paper on "The church as the prime factor for race development." This paper numbered among the best productions of the literary season and received much comment for its fluency. A recitation by Miss Arta Reeves which was well rendered, closed the program. Then all went outside and a picture of a large number was taken. Mr. A. S. Newkirk and Mr. Eugene Baker, of Wichita, who have been in the city for some time, returned to their home at Wichita. The work toward the building of the A. M. K. church has begun, and is rapidly progressing. Every club and auxiliary of the church is doing all within themselves to push the good cause forward.' Not a Sunday passes, but that new members are added to the church, nor does a day slip unless the subscription fund swell. From the fact that all members and friends bend forth their energies to erect a more beautiful and creditable building, which would coincide with other structures of the city. Mrs. Belle Lavette Washington was the guest of Mrs. Havden and grand daughter, Reberen, Mar. 10th. Mr. Charles E. Washington of Barry IL, who has been visiting in Missouri for the past three months, made a week's stay here with his sister Mrs. Lewis Washington Wedding bells are ringing in the neighborhood. Wonder who? Mrs. Belle Washington was hostess Monday night, Mar. 9th, to a social gathering in honor of her brother Mr. C. E. Washington of Barry, Ill. Games and amusements were the pleasantries of the evening, after which a luncheon in courses was enjoyed by the following: Mr. Chas. E. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Washington and three children Mrs Marv Hawden, Miss Mattie Lewis, Miss Henrietta Washington and Miss Rebecca Hayden. Mr. Robert Posten of Hiawatha. Kans., was a pleasant visitor at the home of Mrs. Hayden recently. Mrs. M. E. Brent has been having trouble with a gathering in her head, but at this writing is much better. Mrs. Ella Edwards left Monday of last week for Reno, Nev., and we all join in wishing her prosperity in the land of the setting sun. Mr. Wm. Mitchell spent the evening of the 5th inst., at the home of Miss Rebecca Hayden. Miss Davis, of Coffeyville, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of the Cartrights. Mr. Earl Surveyor, of Cherryvale, Kansas, spent a few hours in the city Sunday, visiting with Miss Leona Button. Owing to the fact that Sunday was baptizing day, only a small number was present at Sunday School, but we hope a large crowd will attend next Sarday, as a good program is being prepared for all present March 29th. The Ladies Att Club served lunch at the beautiful home of Mrs. S. E. Walker, on W. Corning Ave., Tuesday, Mar. 18. An elaborate lunchcon was served and all enjoyed themselves, and the ladies are ideal servers and entertainers. Mrs. R. F. Miller is all at this writing. The concert given at the A. M. E. church last Thursday night was very amusing and enjoyable. A large crowd attended. Mr. A. H. Diggs was very proud of the audience and the entertainment was for fitting the church with electric lights and Sunday the house looked beautiful. Mrs. V. A. Glass entertained a few ladies Monday afternoon in honor of her birthday. The afternoon was spent in quilting and conversation. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Miss Bassett, of Fort Scott, Kans, is in the city visiting Miss Stella Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Fields and daughter, who resided in the city a short time, have moved back to their home in Coffeyville, Kansas. Mr. C. Glass spent a few days visiting in Kansas City, Mo., returning home Monday night. The Merry Mankers Club was entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. Jones. A pleasant afternoon was spent. The club will serve luncheon at the home of Mrs. D. W. Curr, on E. Clark Ave., Friday, March 27. (First Published in The Topeka Plain-dealer March 6, 1914.) In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the estate of Frances E. Buckner, deceased. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT All creditors and all others interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that on the 6th day of April, 1914, said day being the first Monday of said month and the first day of the April, 1914 term, I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and or an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of Frances E. Buckner deceased. ROBERT J. BUCKNER. Administrator HAIR—HAIR—HAIR EAST INDIA HAIR MAGIC TAIYLAH The only Hair Oil made in India, and imported to the United States. Guaranteed to promote the growth of the Hair and the functions of the "Sebaceous" glands. Cures dandruff and prevents the hair from falling out. Poases softening; and straight- tening qualities. PRICE $1 00 PER BOTTLE. Mall Orders Promptly Filled. All charges prepaid. Address THE BAST INDIAN HAIR MAGIC AGENCY. 2328 Ogden St. DENVER COL. ANNOUNCEMENT KINGFISHER SEPARATE NORMAL The seventh annual session of the KINGFISHER NORMAL INSTITUTE. (seperate) will be held in the city of Kingfisher, Okla., during the first normal period beginning June 1, 1914. Special work in four new subjects added by the late Legislature to First Grade Certificates. Faculty of Instructors unsurpassed Good board at reasonable rates can be secured in the best of homes. For further particulars address. M. S. SARAH LISTON, County Su- ment, Kirkfisher, Okla., or E. C. HATL, conductor, Hennessey, Ukianerra --Adult. PORTY ACRES of good sweet pea and australian land locate miles from Toneka FOR SALE land will produce from 150 & 100 huskels of moisture per acre and from $75.60 to $100.00 worth of mel ons per acre. Address. THE PLAINDEALER. W. C. ROBINSON, President. R. H. BRADLEY, Cehr. J. E. DUNN, V. Pros. H. E COOPER, Aast. Cehr. OF WINFIELD, KANSAS. At the close of business August 1th, 1913. Capital stock..... $100,000.00 Surplus fund..... 100,000.00 Undivided profits..... 16,837.29 Circulation..... 100,000.00 Deposits..... 699,780.72 Total ... $1,016,618 01 The above is correct. THE DURLAND FURNITURE Furniture, Pianos, Vi and Re Undertakers at 117-119 WEST SEVENTH STREET, The J. E. Bake Garden City THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GAL politely and promptly waited upon no distinction between white and bla ness and want. There are good and munity. Those who pay their bills be settled every week or month as pay promptly as agreed, we decline are white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Bake Thirty Years in the Milling Business... So we think we know how to m having the BEST. The Shell Mill and Eleva SALINA. "THE ONE PRICE VAN LEEUW" "BETTLER MERCHANDI UP-TO-DATE— High Grade Clothing Furnishings for Me "LADIES' SHOES AND F Junction City, Kas. THE LAND-SAWTREE FURNITURE COMPANY e, Pianos, Victor Talking M and Records. Mertakers and Embalme SEVENTH STREET, JUNCTION C J. E. Baker Mercantile Garden City, Kansas. ED PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know promptly waited upon when they enter our st between white and black people. We apreci There are good and had cople of all colors who pay their bills promptly we run acc week or month as the case may be. Tho as agreed, we decline to run accounts with colored, rich or poor. J. E. Baker Mercantile Years in the Business... ask we know how to make GOOD FLOUR. having the BEST. Manufactured by The Shellabarg and Elevator Com "THE ONE PRICE CASH STORE." IN LEEUWEN BRO ETILR MERCHANDISF FOR LESS MONEY UP-TO-DATE—HIGH GRADE Grade Clothing, Shoes, Hats Fishings for Men, Boys, Child DIES SHOES AND HOSIERY A SPECIAL Son City, Kas. • Wagoner Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking Machines and Records. 117-119 WEST SEVENTH STREET, JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want. There are good and bad cople of all colors in every community. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to be settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they are white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. So we think we know how to make GOOD FLOUR. Insist upon having the BEST. Manufactured by "BETTLR MERCHANDISE FOR LESS MONEY." UP-TO-DATE-HIGH GRADE High Grade Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Furnishings for Men, Boys, Children. "LADIES' SHOES AND HOSIERY A SPECIALTY." Junction City, Kas. Wagoner,0kla. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN BETWEEN TOPEKA — AND — PORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WEBB CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topkea at 9:00 a.m. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent Phone 371. H. T. GEEDER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG, KANSAS Office: 1241½ E. Third St. Phones: Office 1475; Rev. 1945. —Diseases of Women a Specialty.— D.W. HAINER, DRUGGIST. Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Toilet and Fancy Articles, Fine Perfumery, Books and Stationery, Cigars, Tobacco and Pipes. NYAL'S FAMILY MEDICINES. 603 Commercial St., Phone 326. EMPORIA, KAN --- Loans and discounts..... Overdrafts..... U. S. bonds at par..... Banking house, furniture. and fixtures..... Cash and sight exchange. THE SAWTELL COMPANY Actor Talking Machines Records. and Embalmers. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS Ker Mer. Co., City, Kansas. ARDEN CITY all know that they are when they enter our store. We make talk people. We appreciate your business had couple of all colors in every company promptly we run accounts with, to the case may be. Those who do not to run accounts with, whether they er Mercantile Co. make GOOD FLOUR. Insist upon Manufactured by Allabarger Ector Company. KANSAS. THE CASH STORE." WEN BROS., SF FOR LESS MONEY." -HIGH GRADE Dog, Shoes, Hats and Ben, Boys, Children. JOSIERY A SPECIALTY." - Wagoner, Okla. ECKE'S ECKE'S COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHER 943 945-947 Massachusetts St. FURNITURE, RUGS, LINEOLUMS, SHADEES, HARDWARE—in fact Almost Everything. Eat or Sleep? Then... When in, Kansas City and want first class service and a fine place to stop, call on Mrs. Josephine Daven, 317 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS —and want a— FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON MRS. C. E. BRAXTON, 915 E. Huerfano St., COLORADO SPRINGS. —: COLO Sale or Trade 100.Acres Farm in Stephens County, 8 miles Northwest of Hugoton. Will trade for Kansas City, Kansas property. Address (MISS) L. A' WILLIIS 1935 N. 3d St. — Kansas City, Kane We Invite Your Business A. H. DENTON, President. W. H. SMITH, Act Cashier GEO. D. ORMISTON, Vice Pres R. A. BROWN, Cashier. B The New Era Mill The Bank of MANUFACTURED BY New Era Milling Co. ank of Com The New Era Milling Company The Bank of Commerce Of Wellington, Kans. A Good Place to Bank. Capital Sack $50,000. 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GEM Grocery and M Cheapest and in City Tr Grocery and Meat Market Cheapest and Best Place in City Trade 502-504 WEST TENTH AVE. PHONE 310 Kntz J. Leuenberger T. E. Leuenberger THE BEST FLOUR for family use. Insist on your Dealer giving you the best that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL and X T. C." ACTURED BY Milling Company of Commerce Capital Sack $50,000,000. One Dollar Savings Department. We Pay Interest BER-A PENNY SAVED IS A PENOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a H. T HARBAUGH, V-Pres. G. E. HARBAUGH, Asst't. Cashier unity For Investment For Sale in the Truck Farm Co. CORPORATED Srs of Early Garden Vegeta to Plants, Tomato, Pep- age Plants, Potatoes atermelons. Bank, Independence, Kansas Bank, Kansas City, Kansas. E. A. Robinson, President. W. R. Carter, Vice President. W. C. Huenton, Treasurer. H. P. Ewing, Secretary. Roht. Turner, Assistant Treasurer. George McNeal, Assistant Secretary D. B. Jackson, Auditor. Nick Chiles, Assistant Auditor. C. H. Calloway, Attorney. Street—H. P. EWING, Manager. Vine Street, Bell Phone East 2330. 04 Highland Avenue. Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of FINE CREOLE HAIR We are the largest dealers in Croole Hair Goods, Haw Hair by the pound; Electric Gumbs, Etc., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Croole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for catalogue. IT IS FREE NAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO, Shreveport, La. 21c Each; 21 Inch 10c Each. EM Meat Market Best Place Trade H. E. Leuenberger H. L. Klopfer. PHONE 310 MANHATTAN, KANSAS. Mrs. Sarah Zackny is visiting in our city the guest of Mrs. Debra Geeter, her cousin. She came recently from Des Moines, Iowa, where she spent the winter and is returning to her home in Pittsburg, Kansas. She has been meeting many old friends and acquaintances, as Manhattan was formerly her home Rev. Dr. J. C. Sherrill, field secretary of Missionary Society of the M. E. church, delivered an elegant and most profitable sermon Sunday morning and evening at the Pitts M. E. church, Dr. J. M. Harris, pastor. On the following Monday evening, the church was crowded to its utmost capacity the occasion being a lecture on "Racial Reputation," as delivered by Rev. Dr. Sherrell. Dr. Sherrell is always greeted by a packed, representative house as one is always benefited by his powerful, soul stirring, enthusiastic lectures. The approaching marriage of Miss Eliza Randall of Decatur, Alabama, formerly of this city, will be solemnized about the last of April. The nuptial ceremony was solemnized when Mr. C. L. M. Cooper, of Campaign, Ill., chose for his bride Miss Florence Harris, of Chicago, Ill. A royal welcome awaits the home coming of Mr. Cooper and his charming bride. While in the city, Rev. Dr. Shorell was the distinguished house guest of Dr. and Miss. L. A. Halris, 1015 Center street. Mr. Albon Foster, whose society was so much enjoyed during the past holidays, in now busily engaged and hard at work again at Wilberforce, Ohio. Aside from making high marks in his literary subjects, he is associated editor of "The Sodalian." He is also president of the Y. M. C. A. Upon official business, he attended the Presidents training school, which held for three days. Mr. Foster's DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 632 Kansas Avenue. Phone 3494 OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 12 m. 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m Sunday by Appointment DR. M. L. ROSS Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office and Residence 720 Kansas Ave, Room 5 and 6 PHONE 3987 Diseases of Women a Specialty Office 106 W. Eighth Street... Phone 1616. — Topeka, Kans Hours:-9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 3:30 to 5.00 p. m., 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. DR. G. A. BROADY. Physician. Office 106 W. Eighth Street Hours: 2:00 to 4:00 p. m. Other hours by appointment. Phone 1616. — Topeka, Kans office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 2 to 4 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. 852 Krassa Ave Residence: 1126 Buchanan St. Resid. ace phones; Sell 901-2. Ind. 2880 Rea DR. J. M. JAMISON. Physician and Surgeon Examining Physician of the Knight and Ladies of Protection Special attention to Disagree of Women and Private Disagree Office and Residence. OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D Physician and Surgeon Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Grbler Drug Store, across from Throw Hotel Calla Answered Day and Night Residence 1535 Van Buren P First Class Arcommodations. Hot and Cold Baths. Fifth St. Hotel, Mrs. J. W. PROWELL, Prop. Show Traupea A Specialty. Electric Lights COFFEYVILLK. KANSAS. friends are always proud to note his progress and success. Mrs. William Bruce very delightfully entertained the Woman's Musical and Literary Club and friends, Friday evening, March 20, at her hospitable home on Summitt Ave. The day was ideal, and a large number were present to enjoy the good things prepared by the hostess as she was in one of the most charming moods for entertaining and the guests took of her spirit and a joyous, enthusiastic afternoon was too quickly spent. The two literary and musical divisions are contesting for a prize. The decision will be tendered at the next meeting at Mrs. Anna Stevens. The Perseverance tendered a good program concluded by an eloquent address by Rev. Dr. Harvey, of the A.M. P. church. First and second prizes were awarded to Mrs. Bertha Pullbight and Mrs. Angeline Denings by the hostess, Mrs. Bruce, who the critics, Mrs. Bostie decided had won them. The club colors, lavender and white, was beautifully carried out in the dirty and abundantly served refreshments, of lavender and white brick ice cream, cakes, candies etc. Easter souvenir cards were presented each guest. Mr. Bruce was assisted in serving to the members and visitors. After expressions of a lovely afternoon spent with the hostess, with reluctance, all departed. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON IN CALIFORNIA. Los Angeles, Cal., March 20, 1911 Among the many receptions given Dr. Binket T. Washington the Tu- k degree educator while he was here, one of the most notable was the one given by the Friday Morning Club, the largest and most exclusive wom- n's club of California. It was a most extraordinary affair and the largest attendance in the history of the club was present to listen to Dr. Washington. Women of the highest and best classes flocked to the meet- ing in such numbers that they had to stand in the court yard. The luncheon which was afterward tendered Doctor Washington was equally well attended. It was a most unusual sight to see so many of the highest and most influential women of the city assembling to applaud and encourage a member of the Negro race. During Doctor Washington's stay in California, in Los Angeles and elsewhere he has been most cordially welcomed by the southern white medical women who have located here in considerable numbers along with the native Californian. Doctor Washington's address a few evenings ago at the combined meeting of the Tuskegee Club and the Los Angeles Local Negro Business League was an occasion of great importance in the civic life of the Negro people. Many hundreds of people were turned away despite the fact that many persons went to the church at 5 o'clock in the afternoon to be on hand for the meeting which was included to begin until 9 o'clock. At Pasadena, the colored people raised money for two scholarships at Tuskegee Institute and the Tuskegee Club at Los Angeles has no only given money for a scholarship, but also collected twenty dollars additional at the meeting addressed by Dr. Washington a few days ago. The Wizzard's sojourn in Southern California has been a ventiable triumph, both for himself and the great cause for which he stands. Misses Bethea Williams and Myrtle Terry of Fl. Scott, were pleasant visitors in our city last week. Mrs Millie Howard departed this life Wednesday March 25, at 9:30 a.m., at her home 308 N. Pine St. and the funeral service were held at Bethel A. M. E. church Friday evening at 2:30. Rev. Watson con- ducted the funeral. She leaves a loving husband one son and five sisters and a brother beside a host of friends to mourn her loss. The Church Ad Society of Mt. Hebron Baptist church met last Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Willis James. Quite a number was present. After the usual business was transacted a dainty three course luncheon was served. All departed to meet next week at the home of Mrs. John Farron. The Mission Circle of Mt. Hebron church met Thursday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Elias. The evening was very pleasantly spent. The discussion for the evening was "How to brighten up the dark spot in Pittsburgh" which was very ably discussed by Mrs. J. W. Pierce and Mrs. Cona Alexander. At a late hour a dainty two course lunchon was served. All departed to meet next week at the church. Mt. Gilbert of Coffeyville Kansas, is in our city the guest of his sister, Mrs. D. A. Elias. The concert and drama given by the New Hope Baptist church, was quite a success in every way. Quite W. H. STALONS.... Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Stoves, Pictures, Etc. specia Furniture ..Sale.. YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD HERE. a crowd was present and all sport an enjoyable evening Mrs Morris and sister Miss Waletta Davis of Chimute stopped over a few days with Mr. and Mrs F. L. In smoke, on their way to Springfield, Mo. where they expect to make their future home. Mrs. Miller Howard died Wednesday day morning, at 9,90 a.m. She leave a husband, a son, four sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Her funeral was held at Bethel A M. E. church. Mrs. J. A. Broadenax has been on the sick list for the past week. She is some better now. Rev. J. A. Broadenax and Mr. Cobbs, went to Weir City Sunday afternoon. The Quarterly Conference and the Eastern Star annual sermon will be praced by Rev. J. A. Broadenax at Bethel A. M. E. church, on April 5, 1914. Every one is cordially invited. ABILHNE, KANSAS. Mr. M. Boylston of Junction City, was shaking hands with friends here Sunday. A DRUG . AT YOUR Phone or Mail A wire from our store to you that you practically have a d Phon your order and if you w deliver, I promptly by messenge you will Receive Goods by next mail. When you want o prices, remember your phone, delivery. T. W. C WHOLESALE AND Phone 16. PAY AT YOUR POSTOFF BEAUTIFUL 20 Send Your Name To Day We will send by P choice of a black, brown either Creole, Wavy, C stems, 20 inches long. Y satisfactory. Send No Mon FULL NAME, ADDRESS and lock a little more. This switch sells for $2 think you are getting a bargain, retu Send for ILLUSTRATED CATAL Puffa, Wigs and high grade HAIR C JOHNSON'S BRANCH, 973 Trem C. H. CAM Midland Meat All Kinds of Meat at Phones; Old 136—New 1. $100.00 in Gold ... To our customers in the next QUICK-EASE LINIMENT, the Arms or Legs bent with re tened in one hour; Womb de 24 hours. No matter where a chance to get $100 in Gol Boley. Special $10 IN GOLD greatest number of bottles WANTED AT ONCE. 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Warder and Mrs. J. Patterson. The W. H. and I. M. celebrater Sunday as a mission day. They rendered a very interesting program, which was enjoyed by all present. Miss Hettie Pothes returned from Washington county Friday. Mrs. H. Wharton and children returned to Nicodemus Saturday It would save much annoyance and guessing on the part of of compositors if our correspondents would not use such term as "yesterday." "today" or "tomorrow" in writing, but always give the date; and be sure not to write on but one side of the paper. A thrilling detective drama will make its appearance in the near future at the Second Baptist church. It is also followed by instrumental. One Watch for the date. Rev. Henry, pastor PHONE 1724. Establishment 1949 NICK CHILES, ..... Editor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES one Year..... $1.50 六个月..... 1.00 Three Months..... .50 overlapping Rates Per Month $2.00 Per Inch entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. THE ESSENTIALS OF A GOOD GOVERNMENT. In order to form a clear concep tion in considering this subject, no doubt it would be wise to consider it first in its simple meaning. Webster tells us that the essentials of a thing implies not only that which is necessary to the constitution or the existence of a thing but in its broader sense, it implies the most important principles upon which that thing is constituted. Again we have the word government, a very common word I will admit but how few have stopped to consider this word ever in its simplest meaning. Government politically speaking implies the form of fundamental rules or principles by which a nation or state is governed,—then why do we have government? Because it seems a necessary consequence of man's nature. The people in general will need roads for traveling; will need school houses in order to secure an education, they will desire to preserve the local peace and many other things they will desire for the public welfare. therefore, in order to carry out their desires, so they might work in harmony it is necessary for them to organize as a political body. As there are many different kinds of government used in different countries, I am going to base my opinion of the "Essentials of good Government." upon the general government of the United States, as a whole. We, as a nation, are known as a Federal National Republic, living under a government advised as the National Government; a government supposed to be "of the people, by the people and for the people;" a government organized to carry on certain public work, to establish justice and to provide for the common defense of the people. Then if this being a government "of the people, by the people and for the people" it would appear to me that the first essential toward a good government would be the just consideration of each eligible voter of this Nation, before casting his vote for those who are to be chosen to rule the people of this nation, also the enforcement of the requirements of certain qualifications in the voters of this rep Blc Again. It ours is a government "of the people, by the people and for the people." it is an evident fact that her weakness is not the responsibilities of the President, his cabot nor other leader officials but her weakness devolves itself upon the people of this nation. The responsibility of a good government rests upon the people in general, because it is their privilege to select and elect those persons who are most capable to give perfect operation to the machinery of the government; to adjust its movements; to prevent its eccentrices and to balance its forces. It is through the people that the progress of a good government or the downfall of a corrupt government is determined. Yet after all this construction of "Essentials of good Government might fall, for the work of man is perilable, yet it must fall, if there be not that vital spirit in the people if there be not that vital interest in the people which alone can nourish, sustain and direct all its movements toward good government. These in my opinion, are first essential in the making of a good government and when we as a people of a nation, awake within us that spirit that interest and that determination which alone is necessary for the progress of a good government and when we learn to consider justly with ourselves and cast our votes for those men who are capable of giving us clean and fast government, then we will have accomplished the basic or first essential of good government. The most great essential of good government is the enforcement of the requirements of certain civilisation. We are men whom the people choose for office; of those into whose hands we commit the municipality our government. They should be men who have the interest of the people in hearts; they should be men who are clean, just and honest; they should be men who are best qualified or fitted to manage the affairs of the people. For we consider briefly the responsibility that arises upon those men whom the people have placed in office. Our government is divided into three branches, namely: 1. The Legislative and Law Making branch, which is composed of those men who are chosen by the people to make laws which are to govern the people of this nation. 2. The Judicial, or law interpreting branch, composed of officers who e duty is to explain the law to the people through the courts of the United States. 3. We have the Executive or law Enforcing branch composed of the Governor and other state officers, whose duty it is to see that the laws which govern the people are enforced. Then, seeing that we are to be wholly governed by those who we place in office and by those into whose hands we place the government of ourselves how much more careful should we be in choosing those who are to govern us? In the way of conclusion, the greatest strength toward a good government, is attained through a thorough knowledge of our weaknesses in our Nation as well as individual lives. How many nations have fallen through a failure of the people to recognize and remedy a weakness? How are we to remedy our weaknesses? First of all by being just, by being honest with ourselves and by casting our votes for clean, just, capable and reliable men. The sooner we as a people of a ration, struggling for existence and pleading for justice, I repent the sooner we blot our all forms of bribery and injustice, which serves to corrupt a good government the sooner will we have a good government and the sooner will we receive justice. Our only hope for good government and stability lies chiefly in the fact that our corner stone is eternal justice, the equality of all men before the law. In good government the worth of each individual will not be taken for granted, but it must be shown. Living in the highest belt of civilization, in a country capable of producing almost everything desirable, there is every reason to believe that if we are true to ourselves and our opportunities we may enjoy prosperity and boldly advocate our government as a just government, being "of the people, by the people and for the people." JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. Robert Milton aged 81 years died Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs. W. H. Housely, or East Fourth street. Mr. Milton was well known here and also in Topeka, having for merely lived there. He leaves two daughters Mrs. Housely and Mrs. Barres, of this city and Sergant Smith of Ft. Etham Allen, Vermont and several other relatives to mourn his death. The funeral services were held April 1. at 1:00 p. m., at the Holiness Mission church, or East 3rd street. Services in charge of Rev. Kayne. Interment at Fort Riley. Miss Marie Burnside who has been attending K. S. A.C. returned home months short course. Saturday after completing a cir Saturday, after completing a six Mrs. Fred Warc left Friday for Chattanooga Tenn for an extended visit with relatives. Mr. Blantyre returned last week from San Francisco Cal., where he has been for the past six months. Mrs. Julia Short returned last week from Popular Bluff, Mo., where she was called by the sickness of her daughter, Mrs. Annie Turner Mrs. Frank Vincent Sylvester Wells, Thomas Holley, of K. S. A. C., Manhattan, were in the city Friday and Saturday, to attend the Barrett ball given at Windsor hall. Presiding Elder Wilson was in the city Sunday, to hold quarterly meeting. The K. of P's, held their annual sermon Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, at the A. M. E. church. The sermon was preached by Rev. L. W. Greenlee. Mrs. Gury of Manhattan, and Mrs. Hickman, of Derve Colo., are in the city the guests of Mrs. I. Parsing. Mrs. Chas. Dade entertained the L. P. R. and A. C. and friends Satur- day afternoon at her home, on West 13th street, complimentary to Mrs. Gary, of Manhattan and Mrs. Hick- man, of Denver, Colo. The evening was spent in conversation and music. Dainty refreshments were served and everyone departed, declaring Mrs. Dade an ideal entertainer. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Perkins entertained Sunday at lunch, compliment- ment to Mrs. Grays and Mrs. Hickman. A very enjoyable time was had and everyone left declaring Mrs. Perkins an ideal entertainer. 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WE PREPAY parcel post on all mail orders to all points in Kansas and Oklahoma. ..The Rorabaugh-Wiley.. Dry Goo's Company HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. WARNING TO THE PUBLIC! Beware of one Howard B. Bardeau who has credentials authorizing him to solicit business for The Topeka Plaindealer. You are hereby notified not to transact any business with him. He is a defaulter and embezzler of several dollars, which he collected and converted to his own use. He is about 5 ft. 5 in. in height and could pass for a half breed Indian or Mexican; very talkative and represents himself as being an instructor of motion picture plays. He is very much infatuated with young women and is quite a "masher." Anyone seeing or hearing from him will favor us greatly by reporting same to this office. PAOLA, KANSAS. Missionary services were held Sunday evening at the A. M. E. church An interesting and instructive program was carried out. The annual sermon for the Knights of Pythias and the Court of Calanthe was preached at the Second Baptist church by Rev. B. F. Carlington. Mrs. Mary Overshiner entertained the Woman's Mite Missionary Society Thursday afternoon at her residence on East Maine street. Owing to the inclementy of the weather, there was only a small number present. A dainty luncheon was served. Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson of Winlson, Mo., is in the city visiting her daughter Mrs. Mary Overshimer. Mrs. G. W. Lowry and her daughter, Miss Zola, entertained the Dias Art Embroidery Club Saturday at ernoon at their residence 715 E. Panklshaw street. Mrs. Miles Cooper was the guest of the club. A feature of the meeting was a flower puzzle contest. Miss Daisy Penk was awarded first prize a chocolate cup, and Mrs. R. M. Shelby the second prize, a motto picture. A two course luncheon was served. We want 200 more subscribers for The Plaindealer. It is a great family paper and should be in every intelligent home. The young people who read The Plaindealer are more intelligent and have something to talk about beside foolishness and gossip. OLATHE. KANSAS. Mr. Earl Sneel, of Spring Hill spent Tuesday evening in Olathe. Mrs. Cantolia Rolling Green, of Kansas City Mo., spent Saturday with her mother Mrs. Walter Rollne. Miss Eunice Martin, Walter Rolling, Sylvester McKnight visited in Kansas City Sunday. Miss Amelia Davis spent the week end with parents in Kansas City. Mr. W. F. Burdeth recently purchased property on N. Chestnut, into which his family will move in the near future. M. and Mrs. Lawrence Caldwell have moved to 425 N. Chestnut St. Mr. Wm. Johnson in East Olathe is on the sick list. Mr. Allen Johnson of Kansas City visited his brother, Wm. Johnson, Sunday. Miss Lida Crump was a Kansas city visitor Saturday and Sunday. mother, Mrs. Mille Clarke, Sunday. The Yates Literary Society of the Second Baptist church is progressing nicely. On Tuesday evening, March 24, a prize was given for the best paper on this subject "The essentials of a good government." The judges composed of Mrs. Jno Barker, Mr. Samuel Pratt and M., Earl Snell, of Spring Hill award'd the first prize to Mr. Harvey L. Bates. The Sunflower Temple of S. M. T.'s will give an entertainment in the U. B. F. hall, Thursday evening, April 2. Music will be furnished by Ferby orchestra. VINITA. OKLAHOMA. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. W. J. Morgan, of Chetopa, passed through the city Tuesday enroute to Tulsa. The Minister, and Deacone's Union that was held last week, was well attended. Rev. J. E. W. Williams preached the K. of P. sermon at Nowata, Sunday. Rev. Ed Henley preached the K. of P. sermon at the First Baptist church. Miss Mamie Border, of Nowata, was an interesting feature of the meeting of the Ministers and Deacone. Miss Clara Williams visited her mother Saturday, returning to her school on Prior, Sunday. Miss Victory Nestfield passed through Vinita Sunday, enroute to Wagoner. Dr. W. E. Sudduth, of Muskonee has been a visitor for the most week of the district, en route to this week. Attends thee Literary on Thursday "Dr. Miles' Nervine Cured my Wife of Fits. but you would be pleased to see the change in her. When I went our own in to learn a picture of his mother after taking her Milton medicine he could not believe it until I told him the person that " Walter P. Hall has proven of benefit to hundreds who suffered like Mrs. Hall. Aremody that produces restful sleep and strenches the nervous system is best for such nervous troubles as epilepsy, hirs and St Vitus' dance. Dr. Miles' Nervine has stood the test of 25 years' use as a remedy for nervous troubles. Sold under a guarantee assuring the return of the price of the first bottle if it fails to benefit. At all druggists. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Mr W. W. Donaldson, an expressman, died at his home 1919 South Second Street, Friday night. March 20, at 10 o'clock. Mr. Donaldson had brights disease. He had been confined to his bed only fourteen days. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Marie Poster of Pueblo, Colo., and Mrs. Josie Johnson, of Pike View, Co', and two sisters. The funeral was held at the undertaking parlor of Mr. Saryins, Monday at 2:00 o'clock. Mrs. John White Mack, formerly of this place and is a niece of Mrs. Peddlecord and Mrs. Katie Foster, married some time in March in Colorado to Mr. Scott of Colorado Springs. Mrs. Scott has been living in Colorado Springs at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Ada Mason who has been making it her home for five or six years. Mr. Scott is proprietor of a cafe there. Mrs. Mitchel Finney, of Leavenworth, Karas came up to Atchison Sunday, March 22, to see one of her sons batised who was converted and joined the church. Mrs. Perre Allen, of 917 L. street engineered a delightful buffet luncheon for the benefit of her church Campbell Chapel and the Ebenezer Baptist church of Mrs. Charles Porter assisted her in engineering the luncheon. The house was beautifully decorated with pink and green crap paper, cut in ribbon lents and the house was lighted with candles. The ladies all over the city attended the party. Mrs. Wm. Waters presided at the party. Mrs. Joseph Harper, of 1005 Spring street died Monday, March 23, at 12:30 o'clock, of heart trouble and a hemorrhage of the lungs. She had been sick about two weeks, she is survived by her husband, one daughter, one sister and two brothers. The funeral was held at the Eleanor Bassist church at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday March 25, and was conducted by Rev. White, the pastor. The floral offering was very beautiful. Interment in Mount Vernon rememtery. The Sunflower Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Clare Hickman 905 North Second street, Monday, March 30. The club was called to order by the president Mrs. Charles Porter. After the regular routine of business, a daily luncheon was served. The club adjourned, to meet with Mrs. Perp Allen 917 L. street, Monday, April 6. Mrs. Abram Kerford, who has been sick in better at this writing. She is the mother of Mr. Geo. Kerford. Mrs. Henry Dickey was the guest of her mother Mrs. Kerford. Mrs. Julia Kelly is indisposed at this writing, and also Mr. Elijah Vipher, Mrs. Kla Taylor and M.s. Calvin Coke. There was a soul stirring meeting at the Zion Baptist church Sunday night. Rev. J. W. Wilson and w.f. enated no pain in trying to bring the church to the front. The Sunday School is growing very rapid. Mr. P. W. Barnett, president of the Union Sunday School, visited Zion Sunday School and spoke. His remarks were very encouraging. Mrs. Bertha Waltom, of St. Louis, Mo., is the guest of her brother, Mr. Mathew Kelly. If you want the rews, pay for the paper. Mrs. Long is calling on the subscribers every day. Please be ready. TO CORRESPONDENTS. It would save much annoyance and guessing on the part of of compositors if our correspondents would not use such term as "yesterday." "today" or "tomorrow" in writing, but always give the dates and be sure not to write on but one side of the paper. NOTICE Now at the wishing to become mem- her of the Kansas State Federation, please make conplication on or be- fore the 17th of April. All old clu- sion on or before the 17th of May. 1911 A R HARRIS, president. 905 Toulor street, Topeka, Ks. MPS A L. PATTON, Cor. Sec. 1170 Wart street, Topeka, Ks. --- A Maple Nut Sundae—Shawnee Drug Store. Mrs. W. H. Washington is numbered among the sick this week. Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Drain Sundayed in Kansas City with relatives and friends. They report a very pleasant time. Mrs. Lee Anderson went to Emporia last Saturday to meet Mr. Anderson and spent three days visiting in that city. Watch for grand opening a Health Resort Eater—Shawnee Drug Store. Mrs. Adolph Hubbard has returned from an extended visit or the Pacific coast and her many friends heartily welcome her return home. Fine Ice Cream Sodas Eater—Shawnee Drug Store. The Oriental Art club met at the home of Mrs. Susie O'Brien, 1180 Buchanan St., yesterday afternoon, and enjoyed a very pleasant and profitable session. The next meeting will be with Miss Edith Payne, 1105 Duane street. 一c一 Mrs. Sylvia Addison, near First and Van Buren streets died of heart trouble and acute indigestion at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning. She was a member of St. John A. M. E. church and Eastern Stu Charter No 8. The funeral will be conducted at S.. John church tomorrow at 2 p.m. Meet me at Health Resort Easter — Shawnee Drug Store. The City Federation of Women's Clubs will meet April 24 at Shiloh Baptist church. All club, in aircrea will please make good, in order that the final report of Secretary and treasurer may be complete. MISS LULA B. HARRIS, Pres. GOLDIE M DUKE secretary. Try a Banana Slit—Shawnee Drug Store, 3rd and Kareas Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Eivin Green, 1154 Lincoln street are rejoicing over the arrival of a nine pound son, Ervin George. The future boss of the household for the next twenty one years arrived March 29th, a date on the calendar that spells health and happiness. Our Motto: Cleanliness, Sanitation, Accuracy—Shawnee Drug Store. NOTICE! Everybody is talking about the "Old Dairy Homestead," a drama in three acts. One of the most daring parts in the ex-convict, who breaks jail and there is a reward for his capture. He is "spotted" by a detective and is finally taken back to prison. Watch for the date. At the Second Baptist church Rev. G. W. Henry, Pastor. Special attention paid to our dispensing departments—Shuwnee Drug Store, 3rd and Kansas Ave. Cyrene Commendery No. 3 will listen to its Easter sermon Sunday afternoon next at Lane Chapel C. M. E. church 14th and Van Buren St., by the Rev. Dr. G. D. Olden. These services will be in charge of Prelate Allen P. Smith, under command of Captain Geneva H. I. Monroe. This promises to be one of the feasts of the season, both intellectually and spiritually, and the public is cordially invited to be present. SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR VETERANS' CAMP IN TOPEKA The Twenty-third Kansas Regiment at Metropolitan Hall on the evening of April 1, organized the Col. Beck Camp No. 8, with the following list of officers and members: Commander, Lieut. Taylor; Senior Vice Commander Chas. T. Birdwhistle; Junior Vice Commander, M. J. Owens; Officer of the Day, BenJ. F. Perkins; Officer of the Guard, James Ruford; Trustees H. E. Searcle, Ben, Burton, Wm. A. Brooks; Adjutant, B. F. Payne; Quartermantor Geo. W. Jackson; Chaplain, Rev. Jno. Adams; Historian T. T. Jones; Surgeon, Dr. D G. Harvey; Sergeant Majo. J. R Martin; Ctt. Mas. Sergeant Wm. Vaughn; Color Sergeant. D. W. Sherman; Chief Musician, Wm. A. Brooks; Patriotic Instructor Geo J. Jones; Mart. of Ceremonies, Pov. G D O'Dell. Edwer Hollowa Rolls Sparre. Dulles Thurman, John M. Brown B C Morgan. Preceding the musterian addresses were made by Rev. Olden Mal A. M Harvey Hon. T A. McNeal Hon. J. T Botkin and Carl P H Coney. Canta M A. Cordia of Salina, who for more than twenty-two years served in the U. S. regular army, mustered in the camp. Dr. Phillips' Pure Mineral Water will be served Easter—Shawnee Drug Store. ABE HENDERSON. News reached the city one day last week, announcing the death of Mr. Abe Henderson, for many years a resident of Topeka and a member of the police force for several years. Mr. Henderson was one of the best and most favorably known men in the city. Quiet modest and unassuming, and his gentle manner drew around him a wide circle of friends among both races. He was a deacon P of the B. Street Baptist church, and after locating in California several years ago, he entered the ministry. Some five months ago Rev. Henderson visited several days with re'a tives and friends in Topeka, and at that time looked the picture of health and his demias was shock and surprise to all who knew him. The accompanying cut is a photo taken while he was a member of the Topeka police force. Rev. Henderson was a good, conscientious Christian, and none are sadder than his host of friends in Topeka. Peace to his ashes. REV. T. T. WARD'S LAST SUNDAY AT "B" ST. Editor Plaindealer: I came to Topeke twenty-three months ago through invitation of the Second ("B" St.) Baptist church, N. Topeku, for the purpose of taking charge of the church, and after we sized up each other in every visible way we both were satisfied—church accepted me; I accepted the church; and then began a campaign. At the time there was a mortgage of $2,600 and a floating debt of $250. After we found out the exact indebtedness of the church I agreed with the good people to throw my strength against these debts and see that they were paid and the church obligated themselves to see that the pastor's salary was kept up. The first eight or nine months on an average we raised in the neighborhood of $250 per month and by the end of seventeen months the debt on the church was cut to $1,600, but for some reason I have not been able to tell my salary got in arrears to the sum $300 or more. But after all I have no complaints and nothing bud to say against the good people whom I have labored with for these many months. I can safely say that on an average of doing things they are like all other Baptist churches. I do not regret the time I have spent in Toneka, and I am sure that I have made many life long friends and some I shall never forget. Sunday at the 11:00 o'clock service the dollar rally will follow covenant. Each member is supposed to give $1. At 2:30, preaching and baptizing and at night preaching and farewell address to the church and friends. As this is supposed to end my ministerial work with the Second Baptist church of North Toneka, a cordial invitation is extended to all members, friends and well wishers to be with us. (REV.) T. T. WARD. Try grape lemonade—soothing and refreshing—Health Resort Easter. Shawnee Drug Store. Miss Ivette Conner arrived home one day last week from an extended trip to California, with relatives and friends. Miss Conner reports having the most enjoyable time of her life and in smoking of her visit she said "I don't see how I can make things as pleasant for them as they did for me. However when they come to Tampa than" and "intactly on the outside" Miss Conner was slightly indisposed when she left, but the plungent sunshine and fragrant smell of oranges blooms make her look as sweet and tender as a child. We gladly welcome her home. The local orchestra will furnish music. Easter Sunday at the Shawnee Drug Store. Church Notes. SAINT JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. (By Church Staff.) And rejoice with the birds as they sing. And, too we're reminded of spring time. And as God causes the mustard seed To become a tree a rest room for birds So will He develop your little kind deeds, Your smiles or even kind words, ZEBRA THURNER As the bells pealed forth their silvery tones Sunday morning, calling to worship, many there were who traveled the well known road that leadeth to St. John. Well paid were they for their journey through the message delivered by the pastor, who chose for his text "Brethren be ye steadfast and unmovable." The sermon was rich and full of food for thought. Rev. Brown urged that we be more sincere in our worship, emphasized the fact that we need to live up to the laws we have, and not to make new ones, and as Christians we need more spiritual talks, prayer and sacrifice. After the sermon Miss Katie Turner came forward and cast her lot with St. John's membership. As usual the Sunday school was well attended and the "Lessons by the Way" were very interesting. The teachers have prepared an excellent program to be rendered Easter morn and every parent should hear it. The election of trustees was held after class meeting Friday night and every member of the board was re-elected. A delicious dinner was served by the Sewing Circle Wednesday at the church. Next Sunday the men will have their special service. The Ladies Ald met with Mrs Williams, 1316 W. 12th St., Thursday night of last week and after the regular routine of business refreshments were served. They adjourned to meet with Mrs. Woods, 1197 Lane. After choir rehearsal Wednesday evening of last week the members were entertained by the pastor, which was highly appreciated by all and they departed declaring Rev. Brown an ideal host. The Christian Endeavor was very interesting Sunday of last week and was led by Mr. Wm. Mallory. M. R. Floyd sang a solo Rev Hamlett was one among the visitors and gave some very encouraging remarks Rev. Brown chose for his subject Sunday morning "What Christian Education Does for Humanity." text Prov. 4:7-9. He made a strong appeal for Christian training in the home; showed the progress of race or nation whose cornerstone in the Christian religion; emphasized the fact that this is an age of work; that man is the best fitted for life who can do something, and no man can do anything lasting without Christ. The service was well attended and was enjoyed by all. The Sunday school is progressing nicely is preparing an excellent and interesting program for Easter. The Allen Christian Endeavor was led by Miss Smith, subject, "What Missions Are Doing for the World" Everyone enjoyed the lesson. You are cordially invited to attend. The Sunday evening service was under the auspices of the ladies of the church and an excellent program was rendered. Symposium "Women's Work in the Church," was very widely presented by Mesdames Smith, Barker Northington and Lamberson, and Mrs. Henry wife of Rev. Geo. W. Henry, gave a very instructive talk. Congregational singing was enjoyed by all. The Sewing circle met Wednesday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Buckner, President. The Stewardess Board will meet Thursday night at the church at 8:00 o'clock. Business of importance All members are requested to be present MRS GENTRY Secretary A branch of the National Congress of Mothers will be organized Tuesday afternoon at St John A M. F church promptly at 2.00 c'clock by Mrs. M. J. Smith, the national organizer, of Kansas City, Mo. It is organized in the interest of the Child's Welfare Movement. All women especially are cordially invited and urged to be present. The Junior *tewardee* Board met with Mrs. Gen. Smith last Friday afternoon at 3 c'clock, Mrs. Northington, President. There will be a musical and basket ball entertainment given at Metropolitan hall for the benefit of Saint John A. M. E. church April 17th. Mrs. Toliveen Byrd is still on the sick list. BROWN CHAPEL NOTES. (Rev. B. R. Ross, Parlor.) Sunday morning service was very well attended. The pastor, as usual, delivered one of his able sermons. Scripture lesson Titus 2. Prayer by the pastor. Text Titus 2: 11: "The grace of God that apeneth to all men." Mrs Ella Donnelly and Mr. Aaron Green sang a very touching duet. Class No. 1 was banner class A Jenkins leader. Sunday school was well attended. The Junior Endeavor meets at two o'clock in the evening. Th Allen Christie Endeavor, wiled by Mr. Aaron Green. The teachers of the Sunday school are not all effect to make the Easter day program one of the best for the school church. The Saving on the way at the parsonage last week. The pie and the cream social at the Washington school last Friday was a success $10.60 being netted. Mrs. Lucy Chile is or the sleet list Miss Joyce Chiles of Oakland. I visiting at the home of her guest Mrs. Julia Bieheen, 605 L. 12th S. Rev. Ross and wife were visiting in Pierce's addition Wed eday. The Hour club will serve at the home of Mrs. Edith Slaughter Saturday evening. April 4th. Lex Commescent Club Notes. Miss Rue Thompson very royally entertained the members of the Low Commisscants and their gentleman friends on Monday evening of last week at her beautiful suburban home on 23rd and Madison streets. A musical and literary program was rendered. Miss Mee Strode of Lawrence the honored guest will sport the week end with Miss Thompson, favored the club with some of her choice vocal selections. Miss Strode is leader of the choir at St. Luka A. M. E. church and has a rich soprano voice. Each member was highly entertained. The program was as follows: Inst. solo, Miss Rae Thompson; Quotations from Whittier; selection, Miss Strode; Current Topics, Miss Letie Hawkins; Reading, Miss Victorin Sunderds; Selection, Miss Mee Strode; Reading from Shakespeare, Miss Zepha Turner; Selection, Miss Strode; and short talks were made by Dr. Ross, Garfield Giant and Mr. E. W. Reck. Closing remarks by the President, Mrs. Maude Gentry. After dainty refreshments the guests departed, declaring Miss Thompson an ideal hostess. The next meeting will be with Miss Zepha Turner, Monday, April 6 1914 King street. The officers and members of the club are proud to report that Juckson White is getting along nicely at Quindato—in the band and has made several trips with them, and is making good in his studies, his grades being most excellent. Pineapple Sherbet Easter-Health Resort-Shawnee Drug Store. IN MEMORIAM A few years ago, three came among us, a woman of true character and high ideal in the person of Mrs. Lann Vaughn. To know her wee to love her. She was gentle and loving and possessed all those qualities which go to make up true womanhood. Now she is gone from us. No longer will her influence be good be felt in this, our city Federation and we mourn with the bereaved family, her departure. Wheensy, It has pleased the Almighty God to pluck from this garden; one of its choosest flowers; one whom we loved and admired for her noble example and Whereas, We deeply feel the loss of this our co-wother in the City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. Therefore, We bow with the family in this sad hour of their bereavement Our hearts are filled with sorrow because Sister Laurie Vaughn has been taken from us. We know, however, that Gods chastisements are in mercy and he doeth all things well. We commend them to him for comfort and strength at this and all times and under all conditions of life. We further resolve that these resolutions be spread on the tue of one minute and a copy be sent to the bereaved family, also to The Topeka-Plainenale MISS L. H. HOWARD president GOLDIE M. DUKE secretary. City Federation of Women's Clubs of Topeka Kansas. The season is on Easter at Health Resort.—Shawnee Drug Store. "FINTER ENTERTAINMENT" A grand joint entertainment will be given by the three chapters—Myra. Rebecca and Bethany, at Metropolitan Hall, April 16th. The Palace Hair Parlor BEAUTIFUL HAIR is the crowning glory of women; without it you are out of style and out of harmony with that which goes to make up a stylish appearance. Desiring to appear well the women have been quick to recognize the excellence of our "HAIR GOODS," as is shown by the many orders that are coming in from all directions. They are justly proud of the personal charm our Hair Goods give them. We can praise you if you will tell us your wants; then you will please others TRY IT. The latest thing is a wig to match your dress when you are going to a party or dance WANT ONE? HARRIS Laundry ALL PLAT WORK MANG'ED—We call for Deliver Anywhere in the City, and by bringing in your bundles real calling for same you can get the following REDUCED PRICES on Merl' bundle work—a saving of 411.39 per cent. Phone 3027 and Bro, the Expressman will call for your Bundle. For service and treatment go to the Health Resort and you will feel better. Messrs. J. H. Harris and C. N. Clark, Mrs. Elizabeth White, Dr. James White and Dr. J. W. Brown will look after your wants and needs Mrs. Sarah Smith of Carbondale, is the guest of Mrs. Guy Douglas on Locust street. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer April 3rd, 1914.) NOTICE. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the estate of William Shanks, deceased. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County Probate Court, asking for authority to soil the following described real estate, situated in Shawnee County Kansas, belonging to the estate of William Shanks, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to withd. lots numbered twenty five (25), twenty seven (27), twenty nine (29), thirty-one (31) and thirty three (33), in Keith's subdivision in southeast quarter of section five (5) in township twelve (12) on range sixteen (16), Shawnee County, Kansas. Sand petition is set for hearing Monday, the 29th day of April, 1914, at 10.00 o'clock A.M., at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order of sale. W. HERBERT JAMISON. Administrator Dated this 1st day of April, 1914. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. Both Mrs. Houchin and Mrs. Webster, who were very near death's door, are up and in good health and were out to church the 29th. The Knights of Pythias annual setmon was a grand affair. Rev. Jones covered himself with glory in the delivery of the setmon and Messrs Brafford and Goodwin showed their financial ability in taking in the cash, while the genial smiles of Mr. Nuthan McCormick, the exemplary chancelor commander, made all feel that it was good to be there. All up to date K. of Px. subscribed for, pay for and read the Plaindealer The W. M. M. S. has $11.40 cush, as the result of their effort on the 29th. The pastor preached at 11:00 o'clock, but at night, the ladies had The Palace BEAUTIFUL HAIR is the cut out if you are out of style and one goes to make up a stylish appearance the women have been quick to go to "HAIR GOODS" as is shown coming in from all directions. Personal charity our Hair Goods We can please you if you will please others T R Y I T The latest thing is a wig to make going to a party or dance W A The Palace 602 LOS ANAS AVE. AGENTS WAILED to sell our HAR Laun A. HALL, S Phone 3027. 1129 SAVES MONEY AND CLOT —WASHING 5c Pc. ALL FLAT WORK MANG'T Anywhere in the City, and by dies and calling for same v REDUCED PRICES on Mer of 30.32 per gall. All Shirts, 5c; Cuffs, 4c Handkerchiefs, 2c; Over All Work Guaranteed HIGH POLISH OR Phone 3027 and Bro man will call for a splendid program and a good audience. Captain Lena M. Pennington, of club No. 1, reported $9.45. Captain Sarah McCue of club No. 2, reported $2.95. All are looking forward and making preparations for Prof. Mosley at the A. M. E. church, Wednesday night, April 1. Prof. Mosley, who was equal to the occasion and displayed superb talent in his splendid recital and bassoon to the delight of all who heard him. Samuel Lewis is one of the nicest young men in the community and a credit to his race. He has not yet reached his maturity, a Christian gentleman, ready to help any one and every one and any where that his services are accepted possessing profound respect for his father and other members of the family; and is running a large farm all by himself. --- LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The Sierra Leone Club met with Mrs. Jackson Thursday, March 24. After the business was transacted, a program was rendered. A dainty two course location was served. The auxiliary met with Mrs. Mary Davis, Thursday March 26. The visitors were Mrs. Miller, Rev. Davis of Missouri, Mrs. All, M. Young, Mr. Nick Chiles, of Topaka and Miss Farinda Crouch. After the regular order of business, a two course luncheon was served. The club adjourned, to meet with Mrs. Fannie Smith. Rev. Davis, of Missouri, is carrying on revival services at the Nineth Street Baptist church. Mrs Herbert Lewis, of Hutchinson, Kansas, is visiting her sisters, Misses Laure and Lillie McWilliams Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, of Miltonvale, Kansas, are visiting here the guests of their parents, Mrs. M. Hamilton and Mrs. M. Brown. Mrs. Gertrude Fisher gave a recital at St. Luke A. M. E. church Friday evening. March 27, for the benefit of the Trustees. It was quite a success financially and socially. A large crowd attended. Mrs. A. Burke died Wednesday, March 25, at the County hospital. Funeral was held Friday at Lesher and Power's undertaking room. Rev. G. N. Jackson officiated. She is survived by a husband and one son. Mrs. Etta Falls, who has been all here for several weeks, has returned to her home in Topleka. Hair Parlor owning glory of woman; without of harmony with that which arranges. Desiring to appear well recognize the excellence of our body by the many orders that are They are justly proud of the give them. 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PEAPE McNELAI National Secretary We sell More CRIOLE Hair Goods than any other store in the United States—Wigs, Plates, Braids, Transformations, Puffs, Elc. All shades guaranteed to wash and comb. A kind of Straightening Combs, Tumels, and Skin Preparations FRONT PART—Made with a part in the center, Screw on 15 and up. Will stand combing Kansas City Delawar, every hour on the half M on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights Saturday and Sunday clock midnight Main, Kansas City, every hour M to 10 P. M., theatre car 11:30 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights theatre car leaves at 2 clock midnight Western Railway Co. flows of Gold arefully selected, ther- kilfully churned makes all butter, always pure. the churns in patented to preserve all its good- r Grocer for wins favor.ery Co., Topeka, Kas. REV. WHITE IN DEMAND EVERY WHERE. Memphis, Tenn., March 12, 1914. To the officers and members of the Ebenezer Baptist church. Greetings: In view of the fact, we the officers of the Beale Avenue Baptist church of Memphis, Tenn. being in a financial strain, feel that no one can render us the assistance that the pastor of your church. Rev. H. W. White can. Therefore, we pray you to give him four weeks leave of absence, to come to Memphis, Tenn., and assist in helping us overcome our struggle, as we know of no other minister capable of rendering us the assistance spiritually and financially, that he can, as his influence in Memphis is very great, being raised in our old nominations, and knowing this, we know that he can help us in this dark hour of need. Hoping that you will grant us the few you will help the old mother church of Memphis, of its struggle. We are yours in Christ, E. M MAXWELL, Chaplain, L W GROSS, Church Chal. Revival meeting was held at the Second Baptist church of Horton, by David W. Pitt, of Horton, Kansas for which seven were received as medals for baptism and three are instituted as members. Bert Green, Daisy Grace Harvey Reed, Etta Lee, Bartha Carter, Grace Foul and Cata May were candidates for baptism Sunday, March 29th. Mrs. Ellen Holton has been quite ill for two weeks at her home on Nebraska Ave., but is much better now. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Plumb was down Sunday, to the baptising services and brought a crowd from Seneca and Frankfort. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have been ill for the past week, with Tonsolitis. Mrs. William Davis has been appointed reporter to receive news from all branches of the Second Baptist church to be sent to the Plaindealer each week. Mrs. Clint Plumb and Mrs. Whiteside, of Seneca, stopped over in Holton visiting friends, after a visit to Topeka to see Mrs. Fannie Plumb, who is ill. Mr. Colnchous Williams has been quite sick and under the care of the Doctor, with a heavy cold, but is out and about again. Jack says: "You can't keep a good man down." That is the kind of grit to have to get along in this old world. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. Mrs. Frank Buckner, of Topeka, Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Soooman Stanley. Miss Amarda Oliver, of Topeka, Sundayed with her brother, Shelby Oliver. Mr. B. F. James, who has been in Kansas City the past month, is at home again. Mrs. K. D. Other, daughters and son, were the guests of Mrs. M. Wallace and other friends here last Tuesday. Mrs. Bindle Gleen, of Topeka, is at home helping to care for her baby son Walter, who is very sick. Miss Daisy Davis, who has been here for the past two months, has gone to her home in Paxico. Mrs. Jessie Davis and son spent Sunday evening and Monday, with Thomas Bo'ton and family. The biggest rain that we have had this spring, fell Saturday night. The Christian church will have their Easter program Sunday evening at half past seven. All are invited. It has been the final conclusion of a member of clubs and other organizations of the city, to give a benefit entertainment for Bethel A. M. H. church, to assist them with their building effort and one of the most recent was the charity ministrel, given by the inmates of the Reformatory, under the direct supervision of Superintendent Heri at Convention hall, which was entertaining in every corner of the world. A large audience witnessed this treat and quite a large sum was realized. A new choir of young voices is being organized at Bethel, which promises to give good choir service at all times. Reason of the notice included this news has been looked forward to with much interest, for by the time the church is completed, the voices will be well trained and ready for service. Miss B. Plumber Cummingham spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Wichita. The order of Household of Ruth, met Thursday afternoon with M. N. G. in the chair. The order is progressing nicely just having paid one death claim and is financially strong. Ruth Chapter 49 order of the Eastern State Post. In a very instructive meeting of the third degree. Likewise, a death claim was paid out of this order, which leaves us with a good treasury. A car load of K. of P.s., and friends went to Wichita Sunday morning to answer the invitation to the annual sermon. Dr. Franklin Bray was invited to deliver the excellent and instructive sermon, which was given and also spent the evening at Rev. Williams' church. An entertainment was given at the home of Mrs. W. W. Evans on Avenue B West, Tuesday evening, with assistance of her club. Quite a real was present and the evening was delightfully spent. An affair was also given at the residence of M. M. P. Johnson, on Fourth Ave., I t. Both were for the church and were very successful. Tuesday evening the club of Hon. W. H Madison entertained at a brilliant entertainment for the church. All members have joined in the saying we are going to have a church, and from the numerous efforts, it is very evident our desire shall be granted. The Bible Class at the A. M. L. church, with Mr. Morris Tyler as president and Dr. Bray as teacher, grows in interest and lively discussions. The Forum met Sunday afternoon with the usual preliminaries. A good program was rendered. The Bulkley Dry Goods Company, SALINA, KANSAS, EXTENDS to the Colored People a Most Hearty Welcome to Come in and Visit this. You'll Receive Courteous Treat- ment and Find Here Large Assort- ments of DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, . EADY-TO-WEAR GAR- MENTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES. Send Your Mail Orders to The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. WE PAY POSTAGE. A. O. RORABAUGH Dry Goods Company EMPORIA, KANSAS. EVERYTHING IN LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS, MILLINERY, CARPETS AND SHOES Reliable Merchanise at all label, prices. Your new treatment to everyone. satisfaction or Your Money Back. Farms.... Q For Negroes. Colored men, why not buy a farm on a land where a man is a man where ONE crop will pay for you arm. 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If you read The Plaindealer you will never be behind the times. LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. Mr. William Linsday has gone to the Pacific coast, San Francisco, Cal., where he will unite with his base ball team. They will be there for practice for several months, afterwards they will start out on their summer circuit. Mr. Albert Johnson was in Kansas City last week. Mr. Emmett Lee, of Britt, Iowa, and Mrs. Mary Cawl, were united in marriage last week at the bride's home. Mrs. Cawl was a young woman whose sweet refined ways made her loved by all who knew her. She was a renowned hair dresser of Madam Pope's treatment. She was too, a great church worker in the Zion A. M. E. church. Mr. Lee is a prosperous farmer of Britt. He is in possession of a nice little farm there. Mr. and Mrs. Lee have gone there to live. We hope them a happy married life. Prof. Edward Hayden, of Neosho, Mo., was called home Thursday, on account of the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Belle Lewis. His wife accompanied him. Miss Daisy Williams, of Bloomington, Ill., was called to the bedside of her aunt, Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Mose Mady and Mr. William Shaffer, are reported better. Mr. Edward Hayden left Sunday night for his home. Rev. Holms will hold quarterly meeting for Rev. Wilson the 25th and 26th. Rev. Holms was pastor of the A. M. E. Church at one time and the people will be glad to hear him. Owing to the rain, the Willing Workers will not meet until March 31st. Mrs. Sarah Fisher spent Saturday and Sunday in Emporia, the guest of her brother and sister, Mr. Hooker and Violet Hooker. Mr. Elias Patterson and uncle, Green Miers, are much improved, but Mr. Edward Barnes still remains very sick. Little Luci' Bardeau is out of school on account of sickness. She has been sick for several weeks. The Sewing Circle of the A. M. E church will meet at the home of Mrs. Sarah Fisher. Rev. Henry Merritt and a large number of his congregation went to Dunlap Sunday, to assist in the rally at the A. M. E church. BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS We the Mt Olive Baptist Sunday School, was glad to have our past superintendent, Miss. N. A. Slaughter with up and by request of the superintendent, Mt. Fred Estes, she took charge of class No. 1, little bright jewel, which proved to be the banner class of the day. The school is getting along nicely. The W. W. U. is progressing fast. The program Snuday was fine, our little Sunday School class No. 2, sang a song. They were assisted by Miss May Jackson at the organ. Our programs are booked for the first and second Sundays of each month. At the Mt. Olive Baptist church at 6:30, we extend an invitation to the public. The Union took up a charity offering last Sunday night for the benefit of the church, which was quite a success. We feel that under our general president and pastor, Rev. C. R. Bruster we can do a great work. Miss. Maude Abrams Brown, wife of E. K. Brown, died very suddenly on Tuesday night of this week at Eureka Smilies where she had gone for health. She was stitched with apoplexy, and lived only about four hours after the attack. Mr. Brown was in Kansas City at the time. He was wired for, and got here Wednesday morning, and immediately left for Eureka Springs. Mrs. Lucile Smith has just opened up a first-class Rooming House a 1027 Kansas Avenue. The building has been newly papered and furnished from top to bottom. She desires the patronage of the public. DR. J. W. BROWN. ```markdown ``` VETERINARY PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND DENTIST, 14 MARMONTON AVE. FORT SCOTT. KANSAS. Phone 586 Home 1756 Calls Answered Day or Night. Out-of-Town Calls a Specialty. Consulting Membership in American Technical Society. Authorized Five Stock Inspector Sargent... and Kincaid Fine Groceries and Meals, Fish, Oysters and Poultry. Both Phones West 783 901-3 N. 10th KANSAS CITY KAN COLORED MEN TOMMY HARRIS Wanted to prepare an SLEEPING CAR AND TRAIN PORTERS. No experience necessary Positions pay $65 to $100 a month. Steady work Kansas roads. Purpose and forms furnished with necessary Written I.R.Y. C. L. Dept. 18. Indianapolis, Ind. When in Omaha THE : PAFTON : HOTEL V P. PAFTON, Prop (2 Blocks So. of Union station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION — Meals at All Hours Phone Douglas 444b 1014 16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA. : NEBRASKA Flowers Sent to all Parts of the the United States. ORDER BY TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAPH 10 SPRAYS, $1 00 and upwards DESIGNS, $.150 and upwards. We Please the People Both in Price and Quality. Flowers.ut Fresh Every Day. Lodge Emblems and FUNERAL DESIGNS A SPECIALTY Phone:—Home: Main 7555—Bell: East 4796 KANSAS CITY, MO. (First Published in The Topeka Plain dealer, March 13, 1914) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Samuel Williams, Plaintiff, V.E. Maggie Williams, Defendant PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, to Maggie Williams, defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in an action in the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas, wherein Samuel Williams is plaintiff and that the motion in action was filed with the Clark all court on the 21st day of October 1913 and that notice was sent to the Clark on or before the 25th . April, the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you accordingly. That the suit above mentioned is one in which the plaintiff asks for a complete and absolute divorce from you. W. HERBERT JAMISON. A large crowd gathered at the Second Baptist church to hear Prof. Jackson's give club from Kansas City humane, Western University at the morning services. The people of lo'am enjoyed and appreciated their singing to the greatest exertion. Prof. Jackson's aid to the new A. M. E. church will be remanued by the good Christian people of that church. All the collections raised were given to the A. M. E. church by Western University Club. The evening services were held at the G. A. R. hall where Rev. Kealima preached a soul stiring sermon. After which a collection was raised. The crowd was dismissed by the dovology by the club. Miss Lula Beaty entertained them after church, at her home 009 N. Sycamore street. On Monday, March 24, the Western University glee club was royally entertained at a morning party at the home of M. and Mrs H Bland, 516 N. Scott street. The morning was spent by tutoring Music was furnished by Prof. Jackson, Rev. Keaillor, president of Western University, made an address in behalf of the good people of Leh and the courtesy they had shown him and his students. Mrs City Grants responded in behalf of the H. T. G. M. Club. After the response, in three course luncheon was served, after which they all shook hands and sang "Fired with you till we meet again." They departed for their train for Ottawa. Messrs H. Bland, Louise George, Dona Campbell and Pearl Pass were hostesses to the club. A large crowd gathered at the station to bid Prol K. Jackson and his students farewell. The entertainment given at the Grand theatre last week was witnessed by a large audience. Miss Many Miller, manager and composer of the play, should be proud of the many to pleased people who attended. $45.80 was cleared. This money. Miss Miller donated to the new A. M. E. church. The Go Forward Club entertained at the A. M. E. church last Friday night. A club of index of the A. E. meet at Mrs. O'Donnell's office to plan an entertainment to the 11th of March. The Forum met at the A. M. E. church at St. Mary's and was well attended and is deeply considerable response as a literary event to the Negroes in the county. The program for the event was one of the most dignified and appropriate programs we ordered at the Forum. GALLEN, MISSOURI Mr. Alexander Walters, one of Galatians good citizens departed with this life Saturday night, March 21 at 12 p.m. Mr. Walters was taken with Monday morning, Maren 16, by a sent come state and remained until his death, his suffering being intense. The two physicians called the first day gave to hope of his recovery. He was 59 years old; and leaves a wife son Thomas daughter, Minnie and grand son, Farnus and a most of retinues a friend to nourish his loss. The funeral services were held Tuesday March 24, at the A. M. E. church under the auspices of the Masone lodge in Galatiin, of which he was M. W. Master. Funeral services were conducted in the pastor of the A. M. E. church, Rev. L. H. Harris, Mr. Walker was one of the oldest members of the church board opened and the postmaster of Rev. M. S. Bryant, who here at the time of the farra. The church was filled to ever flowing by the many friends of the deceased. The Court and lodge both carried out to do honor to Brother Walters. The family were here at the funeral. Thomas went back Sunday after the funeral. There were care of a few of the white friends in attendance. The floral tribute was very beautiful. Several of the Maries Brothers and sisters were here later, Farnon, Mo., and some from Coffey Mo. Rev. L. H. Harrow by meeting S. M. ¥17.00. President Earl M. S. Bryant was here Quarterly or绞绞 load Monday night. The Baptist church Rev. J. T. Thornton ing la. were at and there to the church and during the meet. Botts, of Pittsburg W. M. Thornton during the meet. and an excellent meeting. Cornicee, Sky Lights, Slate Roofing Lurnare and Blow Pipe Work. 417 MINNESOTA AVE.. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS THE MARY SCHULZ Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops itching of his scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Famphlet. 50c Per Box. Agents Wanted MME. M. BEARD, 319 S. 161h St. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Mrs. Martha Lee has been sick but is now better. Mrs. Rachel Davis is suffering with these reasons. CLAY CENTER, KANSAS. CITICARY Mr. W. J. Davy was born in North Carolina, January 2, 1627, and died March 29, 1914, at 10:45 p.m. at the home of his son, William, 1607 E. Bridge street, leary at the time 85 years, 9 months, 16 days of age. In the year 1894 he moved with his family to Kentucky and was married to Mildred Montgomery, there being born to this union seven children, six boys and one girl, three of whom served him, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Albert Davy, of Junction City and Mr. William Davy, of this city. In 1654 he moved with his family to Kentucky and was married to when he moved, with his family to Kansas, and has remained there until death called him to a peaceful rest. At an early age he professed a hope in Christ and joined the C. W. E. church of which he was a faithful member. He was also a class leader for thirty years and he was always ready to do his duty. He leavened three sons, seven grand children, two great grand children and a host of friends to enquire his loss. A mortal arrow perced his face, He fell, but felt no fear. Mrs. Charn Smith, of Manhattan, in our city at the Home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Donell. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davy, Mr. Chas Davy and Mr. Ralph Davy, returned March 24, to their home in Junction City, after attending the funeral of their father and grand father. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Campbell, of Manhattan, was in our city Sunday, March 22. Mr. Will Baker, of Manhattan, is visiting in the city. Mrs. Nellie Wilks and Mrs. Myrtle Ransom are visiting in the city. Mr. Arthur Duncan has returned to the city and old friends are glad to welcome him. Mr. Roy Mason, of Junction City, is again employed at the Bonham hotel as cook. There was a party given at the home of Mrs. M. Ramsey, March 18, in honor of Mesdames Nellie Wilks, Olive Smith and Viola Rivers. The evening was spent in games and caneing. During the evening a three course luncheon was served. The guests departed at a late hour declaring Mrs. Ramsey an ideal hostess. BARBERSHOP FOR SALE I offer for sale my barbershop—three chair combination—3 bath rooms proclean tubs, Cigar case and stand Laundry branch. Space for pool tables, etc. My business is well established having been in same block fourteen years. My reason for selling is on accounts of my health, must go to a warmer climate. I offer entire fixtures at a barrina Address or call in person J. B. Leeter, 567 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. Please are the agent and pay my subscription or remit to thin office. MASTER PIECES OF FASHION—the furthest possible removed from the backneved and common place—each vestige of showing is the conclusion of master minds. The result of organized co-operation between maker and distributor—the client of years of ascertant enthusiasm with a determination to be record to none. EDGAR D. WELLS. Oswego, Kansas. Democratic Candidate for COUNTY TREASURER of Labette County Subject to Democratic Primaries August 4, 1914. ...THE... TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Miss Hazel Hurst, secretary. The Stewardess Board of the 9th Street A. M. E. church met at the church Monday, March 30, at 4.00 p.m. The Carnation Art Club met with Mrs. Johnson last week. A delightful afternoon was spent doing embroidery work. The club adjourned to meet with Miss Katie Figgens. A dainty luncheon was served. The Excelsior Art Club met Tuesday, March 31, with Mrs. May Young corner 8th and Main. About 15 members were present, with Mrs. Malone of Topeka as guest. The club presented her $2.00 for rescue of Crittenden home. After the regu- in order of business, a delightful lunch was served. The club adjourned, to meet with Mrs. King Adams. The II. G. O. L. Girls entertained their friends with a progressive whist party Friday March 27, at Tabernacle hall. Then they went to Dack's hall, where dancing was enjoyed the rest of the evening. The halls were decorated with club colors, violet and white. About 30 couples attended. A three course luncheon was served. Miss Esterine Copeland entertained a few of her friends with an informal party Friday evening, March 27, at her home 9th and Pennsylvania The evening was spent playing whist and various other games. At the close of the evening a delicious two course luncheon was served and the guest departed, declaring her an ideal entertainer. The Trepsichorean Club met with Miss Frances Kealing 11th and Conneticut, Saturday, March 28. Miss Judith Simms president of the Trepsichorean club is slightly indisposed at this writing, as a result of an accident received at the club. Mrs. Bryant, of Perry, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Edwards, here last week. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. A certain clergyman is preaching to himself "It is not good for man to be alone." Mrs. Kate Level writes of successful Christian labor at Newtor, where her tather, the Rev. Frusier, pastors. Mrs. M J. Adkins writes that Hutchinson seems dull The snow had begun in the gloom- leg. And busily all the night; Had been beeping field and highway, With a silence deep and and white. The above began to be true in this vicinity the 20th, after a very brusk- ly day. The Knights of Pythias annual common was preached at the A. M. E. church March 29, by the pastor, Rev. Jones. The prospects for the new govern- ment building here are said to be growing brighter. The widow Ford is improving her residence to some extent. A certain rural carrier says that he is tired of sewing wild oats and that he is reforming right along. There is no necessity of any one nowing wild oats for they soon go to the wind and may expect to reap the whirl wind. Rural letter carriers frowned at parcel post packages, but now they are smiling at the thoughts of an increase in salary from $1100 to $1,200 per year, and like the U. S. Supreme Justice, they have a life time job provided they behave them- selves and attend to business. Mr. E. G. Finnun, a real estate dealer and banker, is furnishing several of our people steady employment, which is highly appreciated, considering the number of unemployed. Boys, when you receive your check subscribe for the Plaindealer. NOTICE. "The Old Dairy Yomestead" is coming and will make its appearance in Topeka in the near future. It is a darling detective play, full of life. Watch for the date at the Second Baptist Church, Rev. Henry, pastor. A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr. lawyer. 217 West Fifth Street Phone 1394 Toneka, Kana A BARGAIN. FORTY ACRES of good sweet potato and watermelon land, located four miles from Topeka FOR SALE. This land will produce from 150 to 400 bushels of potatoes per acre and from $15.00 to $100.00 worth of melons per acre. Address. THE PLAINDEALER.