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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Historical Society State House Sixteenth Year. No.19. IN OTHER TOWNS! IN OTHER TOWNS! Interesting Stories of Happenings Among Our Neighbors. The marriage of Miss Della M. Smiley to Prof. C. Milton Yeager took place Sunday May 3d at 7 p.m. at the residence of Prof. and Mrs. W. F. King, Weir, Kas. The beautiful and impressive ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. A. Broxinax, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church of Pittsburg. The rooms were beautifully decorated in pink anw white wedding bells and flowers. About forty intimate friends of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony. The bride was attired in a lovely white crepe du chine and wore a wedding veil and carried white and pink bride's roses. Just before the ceremony Miss Veil's Jackson, of the Baxter High school sang, "Mine." Miss Alice Smiley, sister of the bride played the wedding march. The bride was born in Palmyra, Mo., and has been a popular and successful teacher in the Missouri and Kansas schools. During the past three years she has taught in the Weir public schools. She is also an accomplished musician and has an affable and amiable disposition and a sunny smile for every one. The groom is to be congratulated in securing such an accomplished young lady for a wife. The groom is a graduate of Western University and also holds a life certificate from the Pittsburgh normal. He is well known and has been principal of the Baxter colored school for the past four years. The happy couple were the recipients of many presents. "The groom presented the gift with a handsome $400 piano, Prof. and Mrs. Yeager will keep house this summer for Prof. and Mr. King while they are away on the summer vacation, after which they will locate in Baxter, where both will teach in the public schools. The following out-of-town guests attended the ceremony: The bride's mother and sister, Mrs. R. A. Smiley and Miss Alice Smiley, of Palmyra, Mo. Mrs. Lulu Moore, Mrs. Edward King and Miss Dolly Johnson, of Kansas City, Prof and Mrs. A. N. Wright, Mrs. Joe Jones and daughter, Wenonah, Miss Lenora Dillon, Mr. Binkley, Mrs. Tena Dues, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Pierce, Mr. H. Crouch and Rev. J. A. Broadnax, of Pittsburgh, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter, Miss Viola Jack and Mr. Wayren Eates of Baxter Springs. We extend congratulations and wish them luck and happiness. Mr. Milton Reed, of Kansas City, a former resident of this place is in the city and will spend a week or several days. The public schools closed here on the fifth and the exercises at the house were a grand success from every point. More than $30 was realized. The annual sermon of the Odd Fellows and the Household of Ruth was preached Sunday by the Rev. E. P. Green, of Kansas City. Headed by Pagne's Military band, the following lodges marched to the church: Parens, Chetopa, Pittsburg and Yale. The sermon next year will be held at Chetopa. Kim Ethel King has returned to her home in Kansas City. While in the city she was a guest at the Sunday Yeager wedding. She was the guest of her mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. King, Prof. W. F. King was re-elected principal of the public schools. The terms begin in September, Miss Vina Jackson, of Baxter Springs was elected assistant. The baccalureate sermon was delivered on the 4th by Rev. Tanner of Chetopa, at Saint John Baptist church. There were twelve in the class. SCHOOL CLOSES AT CHETOPA The initial commencement of the Douglass school was brought to a home Friday night, May 1, 1914 in the Chetopa opera house. The pau- city of the class was overlooked by the speaker and the graduates. Miss Louise Horton and Mr. Edgar Russell Bassett were rendered a very increased address by Prof. Ernest J. Hawkins, A. B, general supervisor of colored schools, Fort Scott, Prof. Hawkins, "the Kansas Negro's Roosevelt," who convinces his audiences by forceful presentation of of facts and practical argument, rather than by high flown rhetoric and literary allusions, held his audience spell bound when he touched the key note of life in illustrating to the class, "you are set in the stage of life which resembles pig iron. You must undergo certain stages of development to prepare yourselves for useful citizenship." Much credit is due Prof. J. A. Holder, principal of the school and his assistant teacher, Miss Victory F. Nestfield for securing such an able speaker as Prof. Hawkins and presenting before a mixed audience the true worth of the Negro. The program was a splendid one which follows: Paino Solo—Lelia Bassett. Invocation—Rev. C. M. Madden. Solo—"I'm Looking for my Papa." Leo Willis. Declaration—"The Raven" "Edgar Bassett." "Grandmother's Story," a Declaration—"Inez Horton. Class Address—Prof. E. J. Hawkins, A. B., Fort Scott. Selection—Male Quartett. Presentation of Certificates—Supt. Lisle Williams. "Anchored," (Cowen)—School Chorus *Graduates. ATCHISON. KANSAS. Mrs. Bertha Ewing, aged 35 years died at her home, 415 M street on Tuesday May 5, at 4:30 o'clock after an illness of over two months. She was a widow, her husband having died seven years ago. Mrs. Ewing had a daughter who died last summer and her father passed away in 1911 and also had a sister to die last year. Mrs. Ewing was born in Atchison and lived here all of her life. She was a member of the A. M. E. church from where the funeral was held. Wednesday, May 6 at 2:30 p.m. Mrs. William Gibson of Muscota Walt's sister of the deceased and the only one in the family that is living. Dr. W. H. Hudson left Tuesday afternoon for White Sulphur Springs, Montana. There were two surprise parties given in his honor before his departure. Dr. Hudson is one of the most highly respected citizens and professional men in the city and the wishes of the entire community is that his trip will bring him health and happiness. On Monday night about seventy-five men and women invaded his beautiful home on Division street, and gave him one of the most happy surprises, of his life. He received many handsome tokens of friendship and esteem. On Friday night Mayl he was the guest of honor at a big stag surprise party at the True Eleven hall on North Sixth street, and there were over one hundred men present. Dr. Hudson will remain in White Sulphur Springs about three months and if his health improves he will return to Atchison. The Doctor has run down as the result of overwork, and all hope and believe that a good rest will bring him back to his former self. The N. U. G. club met at the residence of Mrs. Rebecca Ingram, 826 Kearney street Wednesday, May 5, and a fine dinner was served by the hostess. The club completed one quilt and nearly finished another. The club will disbund for the three summer months and will give a reception for their husbands and friends at their closing meeting. Fred Potter died Wednesday, May 6th at 10 o'clock at the residence of his father, 307 Riley street. The action of Gov. Hodges and the prison officials in pardoning him two weeks ago is fully justified. As it was known that Potter was given a life sentence last November for killing Misa Emma Matthews. He was received at the tenentiary Dec. 4, last and paroled April 24, after serving less than five months. The illness demonstrated itself about eight weeks ago when he began to go down rapidly. It can be said in the way of fairness to the young man that there wasn't a better young man in Atchison than Fred Potter up to the taking of Misa Matthews' life. He was 30 years old, industrious and trust-worthy and a dutiful son and devoted brother. White people who employed him hold him in the highest esteem and he had TOPEKA,KANSAS. FRIDAY MORNING MAY 15, 1914. MAKING A GREATER KANSAS CITY! Metropolitan Street Railway Spending Millions. Metropolitan Street Railway Spending Millions. Will Ask for a More Reasonable Franchise in Order to Make a Greater Railway System. Despite the dull reason, freak laws, etc., intended to impede the onward march of concerns that are a blessing, and a necessary adjunct to any city's growth and business activity, the Metropolitan Street Railway Co., has spent millions in the two Kansas Cities during the past twelve months. The Metropolitan has furnished labor for men when the company was making a sacrifice in so doing, but the operators are large hearted liberal men, who have the welfare and happiness of the people at heart, look only after their interests. The time has arrived when the great common people must cease to listen to the siren song of the agitator whose aim and only object is to array the tolling masses against concerns that are furnishing bread and butter for thousands. Concerns like the Metropolitan should be dealt with liberally in the way of franchise,etc. They Give the Best Service. For service, equipment, etc., there is no city in the Union better fixed along this line than the two, Kansas Cities. The Metropolitan takes pains in handling laboring people and their schedule, comfortable cars, etc., enables the poor man who is compelled to live a great distance from the city to get to his work as quickly as the man of wealth, who has high-priced autos and chairsteps at his command. Their cars are comfortable in winter, and a pleasure in summer. They are large and roomy and the many friends. His father, Mr. Harvey Potter and three sisters survive him. His mother died a year ago last January. The funeral services were held at the residence of his father May 8. Mr Moore of South Atchison is ill at his home. He is the father of Miss. Willie Kelley. Sunday May 10th the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and the Household of Ruth had their annual sermon at the Mount Olive church of which Rev. W. S. Blake is pastor, Rev. Blake preached the sermon. He took for his text Ruth the 4th chapter and 14th verse. Subject, "Society the Medium of Race Redemption." It was a masterful effort and Rev. Blake was highly complimented by all" who heard him. Rev. Dan Jones is numbered with the sick. Mme. Dabrey, of Kunjun City was a business visitor to the city Sunday. If you want to read the news pay for the Plaindealer. Mrs. Long our agent will call on you one day next week. Mrs. Robert Brown entertained the Mission Circle at her residence, 705 North First street, one afternoon this week. Rev. J. W. Wilson, pastor of Zion Baptist church is well pleased with the work of the Circle and the meeting proved to be one of pleasure and profit Mrs. Mary D. Mitchum died at her residence, 1421 Walnut street Tuesday, May 7th. She was the widow of the late Walter Mitchum, a veteran of the Civil war, who died at the Soldier's Home a few years ago. Deceased was an upright, honorable woman, a devoted mother and a true friend and neighbor. The funeral was held from the Ebengasar Baptist church Saturday, May 9th at 4:30 p.m. She is survived by two childrens, Mr. William Mitchum and Miss Lili- service of the employes the best that can be obtained. A transfer in Kansas City is good on any line, another convenient feature for the working people. Making Kansas City a Trade Center. Kansas City is the hub of the Western business world, made so by the thrift and activity of the men behind the Metropolitan Street Railway Company. Officials are Thorough Business Men Mr. J. M. Egan, general manager of the Metropolitan, is one of the best and most successful business men in the country. He is a blessing to the men who toil, is generous in giving out employment, and sees to it that every man is well paid. His big heart rejoices at the sight of happy children playing at the doors of the working people. The sweetest music to him in the world is the hum of the wheels of industry and the merry whistle of satisfied workmen. Mr. Egan is a great railroad man and Kannas City is indeed very fortunate in having him at the head of her fine street railway system. He is a builder and if properly supported will draw millions of dollars to the two Kansas Cities in the way of investments in business and home building. Should Be Given Franchise. (The Metronolitan Street Railway has asked for another franchise and the voters of the two Kansas Cities should do all in their power to assist them in securing it. By all means grant them this privilege for they have your interests and welfare at heart, and anything against them is against the happiness and prosperity of your own home. han Mitchum, one granddaughter, a sister, Mrs. Baxter and two nephews, sons of Mrs. Baxter. Rev. W. H. Hill, of Liberty, Mo., delivered an appioplate sermon and paid a fitting tribute to the memory of a noble Christian woman. Her remains were laid to rest in Mount Vernon cemetery. Mrs. Julia Kelley was taken ill minute to church Sunday and had to be conveyed to her home. We wish her a speedy recovery. (Left Over from Last Weekt Mr. Albert Jackson who was very sick a few days ago with Brights disease, died Sunday, April 26 at 2 a.m. at his home, 1039 North Seventh street. The deceased was an honest, Jaborer when he was well. He is survived by eight children, six boys: William, Fred, BenJ, John Leyle and Paul and two daughters: Rachel and Deille Jackson and one sister, Mrs. Martha Mitchell, who resides at 1005 North Eighth street. The funeral services were held at the Sawin and Douglass chapel on Monday, April 27th at 2 p. m. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery. Fred Potter, who was taken to the state penitentiary Dec. 4, 1913 to serve a life term was paroled Friday April 24 after serving less than five months. Governor Hodges, it is understood to have signed his parole on the recommendation of Warden Botkin' and prison physicians upon the grounds that Potter is fatalily ill of consumption. He returned home on Friday and stood the trip as well as could be expected under the circumstances. His father will take him to the Western part of the state where the climate is more favorable. Potter was convicted of first degree murder at the October 1913 term of the district court for the murder of Misa Emma Matthews, a young lady with whom he had been keeping company for a long time. He showed no sign of the dreaded disease at the time he was sentenced. It is said that he contracted the disease in the coal mine at the prison, to which place he had been assigned to pay the penalty of his crime. Rev. W. H. Hill, of Liberty, Mo., preached at the Ebenezer Baptist church Sunday. Rev. J. W. Wilson baptized two converts Sunday. Rev. W. H. Hill was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hickey Sunday. The Rev J. W. Wilson expects to start the erection of the auditorium sometime during the present month. Already the material is being placed on the grounds. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Boone, of Kansas City, Sundayed with Mr. and Mrs. Scott, mother and father of Mrs. Boone. Rev. J. N. Majors reports a fine time at Lowemont, Sunday, where he pastors one of the local churches in that city. He reports four additions to the church and a splendid Sunday school. We thank the members of Ebenezer Baptist church for throwing open their doors for the candidates who were baptized Sunday. Mrs. Else Dyson left Tuesday for Los Angles, Cali., where she will visit her niece. The Lincoln school entertainment which took place in the High school MANHATTAN, KANSAS. Rev. S. A. Stripling, the Presiding Elder of the M. E. church, held, Quarterly meeting Sunday. He preached three glorious sermons and a large congregation greeted him at each service. Mr. C. B. Dawson was called to Topeka Sunday, to attend the funeral of his brother. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Hanks were called to Osage City Monday, on account of the death of Mr. Hanks' sister. Rev. Garret of the Second Baptist church, preached in Junction City Sunday. Rev. C. W. Wilson of Osage City, preached at the Second Baptist church Wednesday evening. The young people as well as the old are sorry that Rev. Grant's time as a supply minister at the A. M. E. church has expired. It is hoped that he will be fully stationed here at some future time. The party given at Wilson's hall by Chester Middleton of K. S. A. C. was much enjoyed by the guests present. Dancing was the principle feature of the evening, after which the guests were served delicious refreshments. The Rock Island club of the Second Baptist church met with Mrs. Lulu Donnell Monday evening. After the business meeting was over a delicious luncheon was served. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Gilbert Harrison. Mrs. Jackson of Wamego, spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. R. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Donelson, of Salina, have moved to Manhattan and are now at home to their friends, 815 Yuma street. The May Day Festival given at Douglass school by the primary children under the direction of Miss Mayme Carter was greeted by a large audience. The children did excellent and they looked very pretty as they skipped to and fro in their white suits to the beautiful strains of music by Miss Taylor. The primary room was decorated with pink and white and blue streamers and potted plants and the May Pole streamers were in keeping with the same color scheme. The little May Queen, Vivian Wilson was borne in by four little tots and she presided in sweet repose amid a bower of plants and flowers during the exercises. The selected numbers; a solo by Miss Wilson, of K. S. A. C., instrumental music by Miss Alberta Smith and "The Birth of Butterflies" by the high school girls were indeed good. The ladies of the Mothers Congress served refreshments in Prof. Freeman's room and with the door receipts a neat sum was realized for the Mothers' Congress. Missie Nora Wesley, Isabella Carrol, Tressle May and Ollie Anderson spent Sunday in Junction City. Miss Daisy Hull and Miss Easle Anderson spent Sunday at Mr. and Price $1 50 Per Year. Mrs. Charles Howell's beautiful country home. Rev. J. H. Taylor who has been ill for sometime, passed away on Thursday of last week. The Rev. Taylor was formerly pastor of the M. E. church and he was loved by every one who knew him. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his demise. WILL PROF. JACKSON ACCEPT THE MONEY? During the summer it is the custom to give free band concerts at the several different parks, and while the taxpayers pay the freight, Jackson's Twenty-third. Regiment Band has never been given any consideration. In point of age, Marshall's is the only band in the city that has them skinned. Prof. Jackson thinking that his band was entitled to a slice of the concert money, appeared before the city commissioners and presented his case. They "fiddled" several days trying to figure out a way to side-step the Jackson proposition and finally decided on three bands—Marshall, Knights and Ladies of Security and Jackson. Marshall will receive $1,400 for their share; the Knights and Ladies something more than $350, and Jackson was given four concerts at $20 per. The Plaindealer has been aware all along that Jackson's band needs financial aid, but didn't think they were quite so hard up, and if Prof. Jackson accepts an insult like the bunch handed by our good commissioners, we will be forced to believe that he has lost his old time pride or that he needs a jury to look into his case. We can never believe the band will accept. There is another band in the city appealing through the newspapers for public aid, and here is where the city commissioners could use that $80 to an advantage, as we cannot be led to believe, that Jackson is that hard up. Oh you commission form of government! The Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth held their annual sermon at the Auditorium Sunday afternoon. Visitors were here from Kansas City, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Atchison and Salina. Headed by Jackson's Twenty-third Regimental band, the procession left Metropolitan hall promptly at 2:30 and marched to the Auditorium where the Rev. B. R. Ross, pastor of Brown's Chapel, delivered an able and instructive sermon. There were some three hundred or more in line, and it can be truthfully said that it was one of the cleanest and prettiest parades that ever passed down Kansas avenue. Under the direction of Principal Musician David H. Board, the old Twenty-third presented one of the strongest and best bands it has been our good fortune to hear for sometime. Truly, the whole thing was inspiring and a credit to the participants and a source of pleasure to the vast throng that looked on with admiration. $10 REWARD FOR BARDEAU Beware of one Howard B. Bardean 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. OXFORD COLLEGE Free Agencyship OUR Lodge Supplying From Our Negro Fin Love Regalia C W. K. LOVE, Preside Avenue. Kansas City. Rorabaugh-W Dry Goods Company HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. A MOST CORDIAL WELCOME to all or colored—Every one receives the same ent.. THIS STORE was built for ev erson, and Kansas, and we want you to interest in this institution. Y Department Has Been Enlarged, we Attention to our BEAUTIFUL WOMEN PPAREL and MILLINERY SECTIONS. AY parcel post on all mail orders to ab and Oklahoma. The Rorabaugh-Wi Without cost of obligation to me please send full particulars regarding the HOME TRAINING COURSE, and your limited tuition scholarship offer. Name Mrs. W. L. Majors, Prop. W. L. Majors, Gen. Mgr. Buy Your Lodge Supplies From ..Big Negro Firm.. The Love Regalia Co., GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. ENTENDS A MOST CORDIAL, WELCOME to all people white or colored-Every one receives the same courteous treatment.. THIS SPORE was built for everybody in Hutchinson, and Kansas, and we want you to feel a personal interest in this institution. While Every Department Has Been Enlarged, we direct your Special Attention to our BEAUTIFUL WOMEN'S WEARING APPAREL and MILLINERY SECTIONS. WE PRERAY parcel post on all mail orders to all points In Kansas and Oklahoma. Dry Goods Company HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Mrs. Juda Grove of New Orleans, has just celebrated her 114 birthday anniversary. She is very spry, works continually and can thread a needle without specs. She is the oldest Negro woman now living. The Missouri State Federation of Women's clubs will meet in Lexington Mo., May 22-23. The farm at Tuskegee contains 2350 acres. There are more than a thousand domestic animals and hundreds of chickens. Last year Tuskegee raised 16,000 bushels of oats. The other large crops are hay, corn, peanuts, peaches and garden truck. On the farm are 110 buildings, large and small, some of which are very beautiful. Nearly all of these buildings, grounds, equipment and live stock are worth almost one million four hundred thousand dollars, and there is an endowment of about two million dollars. Negroes in Sououth Cato'ina pay taxes on farm property worth more than $22,000,000. They pay half of the poll taxes, which amount to $109,000 a year. The old tale told by ignorant and blatant candidates that "the white people are sweating under a load of taxation for the education of Negroes" is not true. The white people are paying taxes for the education of their own children, and if they are opposed to a compulsory school law on account of its cost, it is because they don't want to pay for the schooling of an increased number of children of their own race. Whether the people of South Carolina vote for or against compulsory school attendance the fact remains that the Negroes pay for pretty much all they get. Don't be deceived. A child is born in the neighborhood; the attending physician gets $25. The editor gives the sound-lunged youngster and the happy parents a send-off and gets $0. When it is chistened the minister gets $10, and the editor gets $00. It grows up and marries. The editor publishes another long-winded flowery article and tells a dozen lies about the "beautiful and accomplished bride;" the minister gets $10 and a piece of cake, and the editor gets $000. In the course of time it dies. The doctor gets from $25 to $100; the undertaker gets from $50 to $100; the editor publishes a notice of the death and an obituary two columns long, lodge and society resolutions, a lot of poetry and a free card of thanks and gets $0000. No wonder so many editors get rich. Bettis Academy, Trenton, N. C. has 500 students who come from far and near. A great number of them will, some coming eight and ten miles, and returning home every night, gladly making those trips that they may receive an education. The Negro boys of Millen's Ferry All, have a Boys' Corn club. A picture of a number of them appears in the Negro Farmer, and is the first and only picture of its kind ever published. Tommie Marsh, one of the club, 17 years old, raised forty- nine bushels of corn to the acre and got the medal. There has not appeared to be any burning war fever among colored people on account of the Mexican situation. The Government has never been over-anxious that colored men should die for it in war times, and they are beginning to realize the fact. It may not be that way always, but it is that way now. What the Negro and the Jew get in war times or peace times they have to fight for with the rest of mankind largely against them, and they are beginning to realize that fact also. THE NEGRO IN OFFICIAL LIFE! There are today 22,540 Negroes in the employ of the United States government, who draw a total of $12,-456,760 a year. Of these Negroes 4,426 are in the army; 1,529 are in the navy; and 2,140 are in the various navy yards and stations. Of the rest 5,347, with an annual payroll of $4,099,116, are employed in Washington and the remainder work in government buildings throughout the United States. Twenty-seven Negroes are employed in the White House; 26 in the Treasury; 170 in the War Department; 174 in the Navy Department; 87 in the Postoffice Department; 593 in the Interior Department; 43 in the Department of Justice; 164 in the Department of Agriculture; 236 in the Government Printing Office; 41 in the Interstate Commerce Commission; 115 in the Senate Office building; 45 in the Congressional Library; 171 in the Washington postoffice; 2,415 in the District of Columbia local government. In the department service outside of Washington, 16 Negroes are employed in the diplomatic and consular service; 1,082 in the treasury branches; 2,342 in the War Department; 3,509 in the Postoffice Department; 31 in the Interior Department; 102 in the Department of Agriculture; and 755 miscellaneously. There are 635 Negroes employed by the government in New York; 670 in Chicago; 195 in St. Louis; from 40 to 90 in the other large cities of the country and 14,130 in miscellaneous cities. Arbitration in the settlement of disputes between nations has accomplished a great deal, but it has a great deal more to accomplish before mankind ceases to regard it as necessary to shoot each other as nations in order to settle their disputes. During the past fourteen years there have been destructive wars in the four quarters of the globe, including Asia, Africa, Europe and America. "The armed truce" of the world is easily broken, like the word of the average individual in private and business life. It should not be so but it is, nevertheless. EMPORIA, KANSAS Recently we had plenty of rain and cool weather but a little of the rain now would do much good. Gardens look promising and a fine Gardens look promising and a fine yield is hoped for. Mrs. Hattie Stanford is visiting with her parents, Mr. and George Jobes. Mr. George Douglas, who was seriously injured in the old High school building, is improving nicely. The St. James Baptist church is being repaired and the improvements certainly made a fine looking building. This is being done under the supervision of the new pastor, Rev. J. W. Pair. Mrs. Hattie Helm and Mrs. J. Smith and M. Rich were called to Hill City, Kansas, recently on account of the death of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. A. B. Reed. She leaves eight children to mourn her demise—Mrs. Helm, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. M. B. Lewis, Mrs. Knight, Arthur Reed, James Reed, and Moses Robert Reed, besides a host of other relatives and grandchildren who realize that their loss is heaven's gain. The B. Y. P. U. at the St. James Baptist church is growing and progressing nicely under the presidency of Miss Pearl Henderson. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. The Wyandotte County Commissioners yesterday let the contract for muckamiring the road from the end of the Quincy boulevard car line to Western University for Negroes at Quindato. The cost will be $1908. K. C. Journal May 1. 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W. C. ROBINSON, President. R. H. BRADLEY, Cehr. J. E. DUNN, V. Pras. H. E. COOPER, Asst Cohn. DURLAND-SAWTELL FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking Machines and Records. 117-119 WEST SEVENTH STREET. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. The J. E. Baker Mer. Co. Garden 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 "BETTER MERCHANDISE FOR LESS MONEY." 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Hamlicar took Hannibal to the highest peaks of the Alps, and pointed to the glittering spires of Rome, said: "Son, I want you to hate Rome" How well Hannibal obeyed the injunction is well known. We want to take the Negro youth of America to the towering peaks of intellectuality and moral granduer and social refinement, and pointing to the offensive swamps of ignorance, vice and immorality, say: "Young men, hate these things." No difference how lattered your clothes, how old style your hat, how black your completen, they cut no swarth with intelligent men, black or white. It is your conduct. Be a man; illumine your face with a smile, have a cheery word for all, a warm hand-shake, cordial greeting; be courteous, obliging, honest and upright, free from the affectation of the fool, but exercising on all occasions discretion and you will command honor and respect. The Italian and the Greek take our money and send it home. The Negro earns his dollars and invests them here. The foreigner builds him a home across the waters, the Negro erects churches, school houses, colleges and homes for his family in this country. One would tear down our institutions, the Negro would lay down his life for America. If you are going to run a Negro newspaper, run one. Give the news, all of it, of every nature, educate your people, patronize your color and those of the white race who patronize you. The hard earned dollar jingling in your pocket should be exchanged with your own race for such necessities as you need. Help them that help you. Organizations for the upbuilding of the Negro; of placing him upon a sound basis, one that will command respect; are being inaugurated in every state in the Union. There never was such an awakening. Who can foresee the results of the next twenty years' work. There are some Negroes and many low down poor white trash that it would be an awful shame and disgrace to kill and pollute hell with, but the progressive Negro element is engaged in rapidly weeding such characters out. Let our white brother put in a few good licks while the work goes on. *** An old ex-Confederate surgeon in DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. 932 Kanana Avenue Phone 919 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. ROSA Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office and Residence 720 Kansas Ave, Room 5 and 6 PHONE 3987 Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 2 to 4 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEU'S P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon 812 Kensans Ave Residence: 128 Buchanan N. Residue phones: Sell 901-2 Ind 2859 Re Examining Physician of the Knight and Ladies of Protection Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases. Office and Residence. 327 Madison St. Bell phone 109 Both phones 774. Res., Bell 64 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibber Drug Store, across from Throes Hotel. Calla Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren First Class Accommodations. Hot and Cold Baths. Fifth St. Hotel, Mra. J. W. PROWELL, Prop. Show Troupes A Specialty, Electric Lights. 8 East Fifth St. Phone Main 1010. the southern army said to us just a few days ago "Nick, the happiest time of my life, and the sweetest money I ever made amid the many thousands of dollars I have made, was in 1866, when I secured the money from the state to start a Negro school, and taught that school myself for four months at $20.00 per month. I had over 150 pupils enrolled, ranging in age from five to twenty years. In all the four months I failed to find one single violation of my rules, and not once did I have to reprimand a single one. It does my old soul good to meet one of them now. I am proud of them and the progress they have made. I voice the sentiment of the true and honorable Virginians, Kentuckians and Tennesseeans when I say we are the friends of the Negro." The fact that an intelligent, refined Negro is employed in the same place where a white lady has duties to perform, does not imply that he wants to make advances toward his white co-laborer. On the other hand such a Negro would spill his blood in defense of the woman. The Negro does not expect his employer, or one of his associates in business, to invite him to any of their social functions. The Negro does not favor the amalgamation process. He wants his own color and race. We are sorry to write that we cannot say as much for some of our white masheres—the fellow with the broad guage breeches and low cut shoes. He never looks upon the colored girl with an honest eye, and never hesitates in creeping to the couch of innocence and stealing the mantle of virtue from the shranking form of chastity. Why let the ignorent foreigner come here and use up the rightful position of the Negro? In many of the larger cities, grafters, ward heelers, professional bondsmen and corrupt office seekers use the Greek, Mexican and Italians to further their nefarious schemes and to assist in keeping them in power. This, these people do and receive in return a shovel and a street job on the city pay roll. Now, there was a time when the poor, ignorant, half-starved Negro would take a dollar or two for his vote and that he might be able to purchase bread for his babies, but that was awhile ago. He thought it was nothing but right then for the white man had told him so. The Negro has not been slow to absorb all the trickery and downright cussedness of the demagogue and political trickster. His eyes have been pried by the fense rail of past experience wide apart, and he refuses to even nibble at the notten bait placed upon political hooks, therefore, Mr. Negro, you don't get any job. We will give the job to those who will do as we direct, request or deserve. Thank God the day is right here at hand that there will be one of the greatest upheavals in the political stock yard of the modern politician ever known. The much talked of Negro colonization is simply nonsensical. This is the land and home of the Negro, and here he should be allowed to live, and compete with his white brother in various branches of civic industrial, economic, agricultural and professional lines, which go to make life on earth. This would be a lonely old America if our colored brothers were taken from us. We have had them from the dawn of our independence and we have become used to them. Not so with the treach cross, lousy, greaser, the murderous Bland Hand of Italy and the Greek, with his secondary touch and thieving proclivities. Let us keep our Negro race, and let us give them any assistance in their upward march to a higher and more elevated station in life. HAMPTON AFLOAT AND AFIELD For a hundred days in ten states a score of colored boys and Indians from Hampton Institute will hold pageants through the summer of 1914. Union the little eighty foot scooner "Hampton" the chorus will make the long voyage from Hampton Roads, Va., to Bar Harbor, Maine, striving to aid their school by giving the best of Negro music and folklore and the vividly beautiful tribal dance and ceremonial chants of the Indians. To be crew, cast and chorus; to act, to sing, to march, to sleep in the crowded forecastle afloat; to make camp ashore, to give the best of their peoples' songs and customs to strangers; to try to gain new scholar ships for new boys at Hampton—this is the gift of these Negro and Indian students to their school. The camp of brown khaki tents which stood upon the lawns of Newport, Har Hathor and the North shore two summers ago, will be carried ashore from the sooner "Hampton" for campaigns into the White W. H. Stalons..... Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Stoves, Pictures, Etc. YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD HERE. AVENUE. PHONE 1724. Mountains, the Adirondacks and the Berkshire Hills. The Hampton school has become not only a model of industrial education and training for leadership. It is also the center of true American music and folklore, of the Negro and Indian songs and custom. By sending out the best plantation chorus in America this summer, the workers and stuedents of Hampton hope to gain new friends and new aid for the school. —From Hampton Institute Press Service, Hampton, Va. Rev. G. W. Mason, pastor of the First Baptist church, Alton, Ill, has bought him a nice little farm in Rocky Fork. Mr. George Mattock has moved into his new cottage in Rocky Fork. Mr. Foster Murphy of St. Louis, Mo., was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hindman the 9th and 10th, and attended the basket meeting and baptismal services in Alton last Sunday. Mrs. Florence Cannon of Alton, was out to Rocky Fork on the 7th planting flowers in the cemetery and A DRUG .. AT YOU Phone or Mail A wire from our store to you that you practically have a d Phone your order and if you are delivered promptly by messenga you will Receive Goods by next mail. When you want o prices, remember your phone, delivery. T. W. C WHOLESALE AND Phone 16. C. H. CA Midland Me All Kinds of Meat a A DRUG STORE AT YOUR DOOR . . one or Mail Your Orders. from our store to your home connects us so closely actically have a drug' store right at your door. order and if you are in the city, the goods will be emptily by messenger. If you live on a rural route. Receive Goods by Parcel Post When you want drugs of quality at common drug member your phone, our store, and our quick, free W. CARLIN, HOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST. 6. Salina, Kansas H. CAMPBELL, and Meat Market s of Meat at the Best Prices. A wire from our store to your home connects us so closely that you practically have a drug store right at your door. Phone your order and if you are in the city, the goods will be delivered promptly by messenger. If you live on a rural route, you will Receive Goods by Parcel Post by next mail. When you want drugs of quality at common drug prices, remember your phone, our store, and our quick, free delivery. C. H. CAMPBELL, Midland Meat Market All Kinds of Meat at the Best Prices. THE NEW YORKER [江戸] "The Billion Bubble Soap" Crystal White The big white cake that takes away the Monday gloom. It saves time, patience and clothes. 5c a Cake at any reliable grecer's PEET BROS MFG CO. Kansas City. specie Furniture ..Sale.. 415 KANSAS AVENUE. Phone: (0)136—New 1. We are offering to give all customer 10 per cent. on all new goods for the month of March. We have a complete line of New and Second Hand Goods and trade new for old. Call in and figure with us. PHONE 1724. calling on friends. May the 8th was a very cold day and we expected a visit from Jack Frost. The W. M. B. Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hindman, May 3rd. The A. M. E. Sectional Sunday school Institute met in Lebanon, Ill., at the A. M. E. church May 9. The Second Baptist church held a basket meeting and baptizing Sunday, May 10th. A blind preacher., Rev. S. Grisroold, preached the baptismal sermon Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Thirty-five candidates were baptized. Many persons from Rocky Park and neighboring towns attended the services. Hot Days Are Here! For Cooling, Refreshing and Invigorating Beverages just go across the Terminal Bridge to THE COUNTRY CLUB BUFFET and get the largest and best Glass of Beer in the world for a "gitney." Goetz's Celebrated Beer on Draught, Fine Wines and Liquors on Sale. DRY DALB. —:— MISSOURI. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS Mattered at the Postoffice at Topaka as Second Class Mail Matter. All persons writing to this office for information concerning themselves or their interest, please send 2c stamp for reply, as we cannot furnish information and postage. We do a rushing business and are always in need of ready cash. Send us what you owe us. SALINA. KANSAS. Rev. W. P. Banks, pastor of the Saint John Baptist church delivered two good germons Sunday and they were highly appreciated by a large audience. Mr. Vernon Brown is developing into one of the best athletes the state ever produced. During the recent high school meet in this city he won three races—one of them a hundred-yard dash in the fast time of ten and one-half seconds. The Dunbar Art club met at the home of Mrs. Flora DePriest. After the regular routine of business, a nice three-course luncheon was served and greatly enjoyed. Mr. Benj. Hill of this city left Monday for Kansas City where he will make his future home. Miss Ruth Henderson is arranging to stage a play called "The Country Folks." The most talented young men and women in the city will make up the cast. The Y. M. C. is doing some excellent work. They meet at the different churches every Sunday. If practice will make a good ball team our boys will clean up this season. Saint John Sunday school has a membership of over fifty. Let every parent see that their children attend school regularly. Mrs. L. Gordon is on the sick list, but at this writing is greatly improved. YOUR DUTY. (By Theodore Banks, Salina.) We as a race of people are striving to reach the mark of progress of this world and we cannot do it either unless we all work and pull together. We have been thrown down and trampled upon by the other races. It is time for us to wake up for this is the twentieth century. Let us organize Y. M. C. A's, Bible classes and colored schools for the older people as well as the young, and not so many pool halls, gambling dens and things that will help to bring the Negro race down. Let us establish restaurants; decent rooming houses and things that are of some benefit to the Negro race. If the Negro man or woman don't step forward in this world for his benefit who will? He will be just as far in twenty years as he is today. Just consider how many Negro people their are in this world, and if more of them were to wake up tomorrow and begin to do something for the Negro race, the race would be astonishing to the whole world. About one-third of the Negro race are lovers, drunkards, gamblers and do not care to make anything of themselves. I repeat it dear friends, we have got to wake up and push this race to the front and not lag behind all these many years. If you are too old don't stop, but teach the younger race that they are to fill your places. The Negro race needs Negro doctors, nurses, lawyers, school teachers and all the things that education requires. You see that the white man is trying every day of his life to enlarge his place of business or study some great invention. He is the man that is going to accomplish something in his life. We also need Negro drug stores, grocery stores, restaurants and meat markets. The most trouble with the Negro of today he does not patronize his own race enough. He is all the time finding some fault about the person or about the place of business he conducts. Young man and woman spend your time in trying to be of some use in the world. Learn some trade that will be of a great benefit to you some day, you will not always be bound, so you had better learn this thing while you have the chance. Let us all work together and make this Negro race what it should be. Then we will not have to talk always about the Negro problem. / SPRINGETELD, MISSOURI. The Household of Ruth held its annual services at the Washington Avenue Baptist church Sunday after noon at 3 o'clock, May 10. There was a large and appreciative audience who enjoyed and was benefited by the eloquent discourse as delivered by the pastor, Rev. Holmes, of said church, as well as the members of the Order. Miss Ellen Elinger is Noble Governor of this delightful Order, which is prospering and steadily growing. Rev. W. H. Wheeler, formerly pastor of Pitts Chapel M. E. church, but now Presiding Elder, spent several days in the city, in the interest of the local church. His many old friends were welcoming him with hearty hand-shakes. An intellectual program had been arranged by the pastor, Rev. J. M. Harris and members at the close of which Rev. Wheeler addressed the audience. On the following Sunday, at Quarterly meeting, Rev. Wheeler in his own distinguished manner, addressed a large and representative audience. Mr. Albon Foster who is president of the Y. M. C. A. at Wilberforce University, Ohio, has been elected as delegate to attend the National Convention at Atlanta, Ga., May 14-17 inclusive. Mrs. Mabelle Bruce Cobb has become an artistic seamstress as shown by the pretty gowns designed and made by her own hands. Mrs. Mary Foster, Miss A. C. Denning, Miss C. Foster and Mr. W. Penn enjoyed quite a pleasant stroll about four miles into the country Saturday morning at Water Valley Mill. The only interruption of their enjoyment of nature's scenery, was the sight of a dead, large blue racer snake. As there has been much sickness and many deaths in the last six or eight months, Mr. W. P. Campbell, a yoyung man of sterling worth, courteous and kind, as well as very efficient in his profession, is kept very busy. His undertaking parlor is splendidly located at 869 Washington Ave. We are all eagerly and anxiously anticipating the arrival of Dr. B. F. Allen, president of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, about the 16th, to address the graduating class of '14. Rev. S. J. Grier, pastor of Gibson Chapel C. P. church, who always carry a pleasant greeting of encouragement and cheer and sunshine in his wake, has become one of the Plaindealer's subscribers. The church is prospering and doing well under his pastorate. GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA. The talk of the town, both Saint and sinner, is all about the meeting just closed Sunday night, conducted by our new pastor, Rev. William Young. By his masterful sermons, both black and white that heard him are praising the Conference for sending them such a divine. The black and white people filled the pews each night to hear him. The whole Negro population is stirred up by such a meeting. The whole church has taken on new life. The Ladies Aid will hold their first spring social at the church Thursday. A big crowd and a jolly time for all. The pastor and his wife have moved in their new home, 40'f E. 4th street. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Mr. Robinson of Great Bend, has been awarded the contract to build the new Bethel A. M. E. church. No better selection could have been made by the building committee. Mr. Robinson is a Negro and a graduate of Western University and knows what to do with a hammer and saw. The last service in the old church was held last Sunday, being Quarterly meeting. A good sound report of all the church departments was made and is good spiritual meeting was had. It is given up by all ministers that Rev. Franklin Bray's equal is not in Kansas, and a good many other states. He has raised since coming late September, over $2800. He has did so well that his beloved members voted him a 3 weeks' vacation on full pay and will pay all of his expenses on his trip. He will go to Colorado, of course, where all the wealthy people go to spend a few weeks to rest up from work. Bishop Parks was here on May 3rd and laid the corner stone of the new Bethel church. Bishop Parkle is a fine speaker and a good man, but he could be of better service to the district if he would live in it. Bishop Grant lived and died in the district. Bishop Parks is the better man than Bishop Grant. H. F. Bray is a logical man for Bishop, a writer, statesman, pastor, neacher and builder. The writer observe Bray will die with his sheer on. 100 Candidate for Sheriff of Leavenworth Co., on Democratic Ticket Democratic Primaries Aug. 4, 1914. Metropolitan St. Ry. Kansas City, Mo., THE METROPOLITAN STREET RAILWAY COMP'Y HAS ASKED FOR A FRANCHISE, AND IT IS THE DUTY OF THE PEOPLE TO GIVE IT TO THEM, AND AT ONCE, AND GRANT THEM ANY PRIVILEGE THEY MAY ASK IN REASON. [The Metropolitan Street Railway Company has your interests and welfare at heart and anything against them is against the happiness and prosperity of your own homes. Western Supply Co. High Class Specialties. BOLEY, OKLAHOMA. WANTED! 1000 Hustling Colored Young Men and Women, Boys and Girls to sell large beautiful Photos of the Largest Negro City in the world. 100 per cent profit. You make big money. Why work hard for small wages when you can make BIG MONEY working for us? We trust you—you can't fail. Also valuable premiums given. Write at once for territory, before it is too late, and begin making money right away. Address WESTERN SUPPLY COMPANY. No. 411. Boley, Okla. Jesus was a Negro With Woolly Hair. Books by Elder J. M. Webb. "JESUS WAS BORNED OUT OF THE BLACK TRIBE OF JUDAH." .....Price 35c. "THE BLACK MAN FATHER OF CIVILIZATION" .....Price 75c. "PICTURE OF JESUS AND THE HOLY ANGELS WITH WOOLLY HAIR" .....Price 75c. Postage 10c extra. A. B. CRIDDLE. 124 E. Miller St. JEFFERSON CITY. MISSOURI. A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr., Dr. L. J. Ryan performed an operation of laparotomy upon Mrs. N. Ross. Monday. It was a very difficult case, owing to a temperature of more than one hundred degrees and pulsations of one hundred and twenty five. Mrs. Ross is much loved by the people of our city and all hope her a speedy recovery, as she is getting along nicely after the operation. Rev. C. J. Jennings left Saturday for Fultaula. The Gospel Team of the Missionary, Baptists of Oklahoma will close their evangelistic work in the city this week. Mr. F Douglas returned Sunday from Tulsa after a few days on business. All indications point to a new school building for the colored youngs for the next school term. Proff. A. B. Jackson came down from Kansas City Saturday. Mr. B. Reede of Christoppa was in the city Saturday. R. Cutle of Welch was in the city Sunday. The H. of R. held their thanksgiving sermon at the Methodist church Sunday, Rev. Jerome E. W. Williams, officiating. A good number was in attendance. Mr. A. D. Johnson made some very interesting remarks in an address to the order. The summer school for Oklahoma teachers will be held in Langston, and Muskogee, commencing June 1 and closing August 7. The Vinita White Sox played Oswego ball team and walloped them on their own ground, with a score of 9 to 4. Dr. Sudduth went along as mascot, Carl Davis, the boys report never even failed the ball during the nine innings. Some of our city people ought to stop being so narrow and throw their little strength with the Progressive element and be strong. Rev. J. E. W. Williams attended the A. C. E. League at Wagoner this week. Mr. P. Pickett is improving very nicely. As usual, some who had failed to keep up their school work failed to be promoted. Yet they think they should have been promoted. You need not look to be advanced unless you do your work. So be ready for the next term and do better work. Mrs. Dora Hubbard and Miss S. F. Andrews were in the city Saturday from Estella. Owing to inclement weather, the school picnic was not held. It will be held the 15th. Miss Lizzie Davis has returned from Tulsa. Mr. W. M. Martin has organized a young folks' choi. The young ones should take advantage of this chance and improve their voices and minds. COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS. The services at the A. M. E church were very good Sunday. Owing to the revival services in progress at the Baptist church, the A. M. E. church did not have services Sunday. evening. Mrs. Cora Banks, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed through the city last week, enroute to her former home in San Antonio, Texas, where she was called to the bedside of her mother. While in the city between trains, she spent the night at the home of Miles Hooker. Mrs. Frank Chambers and daughter Mary, returned to their home in Oklahoma City, after spending two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Nancy Settler. Mr. Ralph Walker has been very ill at the home of Rev. Henry Merritt. He is much improved and has returned to his home in Henington, Kansas. Mr. Edward Gaumer is still on the sick list. The Young People of Council Grove spent a very pleasant evening one night last week at the home of Sarah Fisher, Music and games were the special features of the evening. At a late hour all departed to their respective homes. The pupils of Lincoln school will give their closing exercises at the hall, May 21. All are invited to attend. Mr. Mike Hooker spent Sunday in Dunlap. This is his first visit since 1894. Mr. Mann Campbell, Frank Means, Rev. Henry and Clarence Hooker spent Sunday in Dunlap. Mrs. Laura Johnson and daughter Callie spent a few days in Emporia and Dunlap last week. --- HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. The rendition of two beautiful colors and some excellent papers with a brief lecture by Prof. Atwood of Denver, brought the Forum of the Bethel A. M. E. church to a close until October. It is with much reluctance that the literary people of the city give this up as the Forum for the past seven months has been the mecca of inspiration along all lines and intelligence. This Society has won a name state-wide and is the best that has ever been produced in the city. Mrs. Zenobia Hiekman, of Omaha, is visiting in the city with her parents, Mr. nad Mrs. Hunley. Miss Luma Taylor of Pueblo, is a pleasant visitor in the city. Mr. Joe Davis made a flying trip to Manhattan and returned to his home. The Order of Odd Fellows and the Household of Bath held their annual sermon with the Order at Newton and report an excellent time. An address was delivered by Mr. Carrie Harris in behalf of Hutchinson, which was well rendered. Mr. Elk Music who has been quiet forloring with those fractured ribs, has taken a relapse. WOOD AND IRON WORKING TOOLS, LATHES AND LATHE CHUCKS, DRILL, PRESSES, EMERY GRINDERS, POWER HACK SAWS, UNIVERSAL WOODWORKERS AND ALL KINDS OF WOODWORKING TOOLS. LEATHER AND RUBBER BELT, PULLLEYS, SHAFTING, HANGERS AND OTHER SUPPLIES. Telephone Home 839 Main. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI KRESGE'S MRS. M. R. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. 1702 East Twelfth Street, KANSAS CITY FIRSE CLASS PHOTO PLAYS. REELS CHAN ...THESE GOOD NEW P Sreet. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI TO PLAYS. REELS CHANGE DAILY. OOD NEW PIANOS... 1702 East Twelfth Street. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI FIRSE CLASS PHOTO PLAYS. REELS CHANGE DAILY. ...THESE GOOD NEW PIANOS... Piano Do you realize that NAME, FAME, QUALITY, ECONOMY are combined in these dependable, durable, worthy Pianos, and not only have they these good desirable qualities but the prices are lowest in the United States. Don't buy the unknown, cheap, make a good one. There is Variety in price WALDEMAR. Don't buy the unknown, cheap, made to sell Plano when you can get a good one. There is Variety in price to suit every purse. A saving to you of $75 to $100. A marvelous bargain at this very low price. ELBURN. Selling all over the Great $225 Southwest night against Pianos at $50 to $100 more than our low price. We can show you thousands of Elburn owners, and most wonderful letters of praise. SCHAEFFER. Here again is a well known Piano, regularly advertised in other parts of the country by some dealers at $350 (40. This is a fact. Our price is a big saving to you. $400 has been received for $285 this great Piano very of- ten in other parts of the country. You know the Ludwig, and perhaps Sons Sons' Music Co. Kansas City, Mo., Joplin, Mo., Kansas City, Independence, Kans., Atchison, Kans., Salina, Portleville, Okla., Muskogee, Okla., Oklahoma t. Smith, Ark. Now Open. more, Okla., for the m Water Baths. J. W. Jenkins S JENKINS' STORES in Kansas C Kans., Hutchinson, Kans., Independen Kans., St. Joseph, No., Bartlesville, City, Okla., Tulsa, Okla., Ft. Smith, Season No At Claremore, Radium Wa J.W. Jenkins Sons' Music Co. JENKINS' STORES in Kansas City, Mo., Joplin, Mo., Kansas City, Kans., Hutchinson, Kans., Independence, Kans., Atchison, Kans., Salina, Kans., St. Joseph, No., Bartlesville, Okla., Muskogee, Okla., Oklahoma City, Okla., Tulsa, Okla., Ft. Smith, Ark. Season Now Open. At Claremore, Okla., for the Radium Water Baths. We are prepared to take care of the patients. Don't listen to other people's talk. Come while you can and don't wait too late. The patients in the Cobb's Bath House are: Mr. Frank Love, Muskogee, Okla. Mr. Franklin Smith, Tulsa, Okla. Mrs. Reddin, Colleyville, Kannar. Mrs. Russell, Taft, Okla., Mrs. Chatham, Hartshorn, Okla., Mr. Smith, Clarpinee, Okla., Mr. Emmanuel Rowe, Chickasha, Okla., Mr. Goodwin, Aitorilla, Texas Mrs. Lucy Beans, Pensacola, Okla., Mr. August Robinsani, Natchitocchie, La., Mr. Wesley Butler, Tulsa, Okla., Mr. Fulley King Bergd, Okla., Mrs. Wood, Haskellan. We are prepared to give a kind of treatment this season. When it SCHAEFFER. LUDWIG. have friends in other states who have bought this self same Piano at $100 more than our low Jenks Plan price. KURTZMANN. Just compare this Piano with its 65 years' past $325 proud perfect performance. We find this Piano sold in some other cities regularly at $425. Here again our price of $325 is positively lowest in the United States. Everybody knows the fine old Kurtzmann. Another seasoned, true, $360 tried, universally known Piano. Been on the market 60 years. $450 is the price some dealers ask for the Vose and it's worth it too, but we sell it at $360, in keeping with the Jenkins Plan of best Pianos at lowest prices. Come in or Write town call on us and we will carry you through our place and of the radium water give you a taste; from sickness and pain will be free, and meeting shall again be. Oh! won't that be a happy time—to come to Claremare and go back home look- ing fine. Happy home can then be prepared when our pains go, and make a mansion in that husband- home like all well women do. Why should we fear to come to Claremare and from our sickness be free? and then go home forever bleed, looking well, you see! 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Death of Rufus Shaw. The death of Rufus Shaw, colored, which the Tribune of last week forecasted, occurred Friday, April 24, at 4:20 o'clock p. m., in a sanitarium in Guthrie. The body was embalmed there. It was accompanied to this city by J. W. Taylor, and he was joined at El Reno by G. I. Curtin, of Dover, Kingfisher county, who is the Grand Master of the Masonic order of the Oklahoma jurisdiction. The remains arrived here at 5:30 p. m. Saturday, April 25, and were conveyed at once to the family residence at 402 W. Kansas avenue. There they lay until their removal to the M. E. church, where at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon the last rites this side of the grave were enacted The music was furnished by a choir of colored people and was exceedingly appropriate. The deceased was a thirty-second degree Mason and was secretary-treasurer of the Masonic Temple commission, Oklahoma jurisdiction. The Masonic Temple of the Oklahoma jurisdiction is at Boley. It was built at a cost of $40,000. Large aggregate sums of money were headled by Treasurer Shaw, and a cent never passed through his hands which was not clearly accounted for. So it was that the first ceremonies at the funeral were conducted by the Masonic order, there being present, we are informed, one hundred and fifty or two hundred members of high rank from different parts of the Oklahoma jurisdiction. The ceremonies, with the participants in full regalia, were at once elaborate and imposing. The Masonic ceremonies were followed with the funeral sermon, delivered by Rev. S. D. Johnson, one of the leading colored men of this community. The ceremonies were witnessed by the most of the colored people of this city and by many white people. The spacious M. E. church edifice held only a part of those who sought admission. The procession to the cemetery, we are informed, was half a mile in length. Aside from those in the procession, many went to the cemetery in automobiles and in other ways. The exercises at the cemetery were in keeping with those that preceded at the church. This community has sustained a real loss in the death of Rufus Shaw. As the Tribune of last week stated, he had not approached life's prime, being only 31 years of age. He came here in the early days of the town. He had thirty-five dollars. He went to work, but it was by slow stages that he attained a glance into what business success meant. He did what he could confining his efforts to no one line of endeavor until he had been here for some time. A leading citizen here—a white man—tells us that Mr. Shaw set up in the furniture business with a stock of goods that could easily have been transported on a wheelbarrow. But he was always ready on the minute with his rent money. The man who handled the property wondered at this. He did not see how Mr. Shaw could raise it. The value of the property left by him is stated to us to be about $49,000. Nearly all of this he had made in the last seven years. Mr. Shaw's will was filed for probate the forepart of the week. In accordance with his desire, Grand Master Currin was appointed by County Judge Hume as executor of the estate. Mr. Currin informs us that he had known Mr. Shaw since the latter was a little child. The will makes liberal provisions for the widow, and remembers his sister and three brothers. It also directs that the large furniture business which he established shall be continued in the usual way, with Thomas Watkins (white) who had for seven years been his faithful helper, as manager. The deceased owned three business houses and five dwellings in this city. The value of the goods on hand is estimated at $15,000. Mr. Shaw carried insurance to the amount of only one thousand dollars. He had considerable money banked. WINFIELD, KANSAS. The boys who took part in the High school truck meet scored high and did credit to their race. Those who took part were: Tremane Wood, Lawrence Brown, Clarence Faust. There three bright young men will help represent the High school at the Wichita track meet on the 8th. A number of young people enjoyed a very nice time at the picnic at Hiots park Friday evening. The evering was spent in roasting welnics, swinging and bowling. Miss Ether Hall, Harry Nichols, Berye Fox, Misses Louvenia Franklin, Lillian Franklin, Awilda Brown, Jennie Worth, went to the track meet at Wichita last Friday. Rev. M. Wooten spent last week in Hutchinson visiting his wife. Rev. Gaines of the Second Baptist church spent last Sunday the 10th, in Hutchinson on business. The ladies of the C. C. T. Club gave a shower on Miss Lillian Alexander, who is to be married some time in June. She received many very nice presents. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. Rev. B. C. Duke preaches morning and night here now. Mrs. Ida Owens of Paxico, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends here. The social given at Solomon Stanley's Saturday evening was quite a success. Miss Vinola Davis spent Saturday and Sunday the guest of Thomas Bolton and family. Mrs. M. Wallace entertained Mrs. H. Oliver and grandchildren Sunday, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fairra of Keen, to dinner. Mrs. H. Hall and sister Shrilda Bradley went to McFarland Friday on 39. Lee Bradley and little sisters Alta and Printos Wallace, spent Sunday in McFutland. The Plaindealer has been late for the past several weeks on account of various mishaps that are likely to occur in the use of machinery, but we always try to get the paper out on time, and when we fail it cannot be avoided. So, be patient. The Bulkley Dry Goods Company, EXTENDS to the Colored People a Most Hearty Welcome to Come in and Visit this. You'll Receive Courteous Treatment and Find Here Large Assortments of DRY GOODS, MILLINERY. READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES. —Send Your Mail Orders to—— The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. WE PAY POSTAGE. Farms.... Q For Negroes. 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They will build on the 6th St. property and will reside there. The Mt. Zion Baptist Mission Circle was nicely entertained April 30 at the residence of Mrs. Frank Sheperd. 1111 N. 6th street. Prot. and Mrs. W. E. Gray have over two hundred young chickens. Mrs. Allen J. Mack of Taocma, Wash., is here on a two months' visit at the home of Mrs. Cunningham of So. Atchison. All of her friends are glad to see her and hope she will come back to this place to live again and hope that her husband can accompany her. We are informed that Mr. Mack belongs to the U. S. army, stationed at Tocama. The Union Sunday school met at the Mt. Olive Baptist church, Rev. W. S. Blake pastor. There were many present, but the crowd was not so large as usual as there was baptizing after t he morning services. Miss Ima Simington was a visitor at Oak Mill, Sunday, May 3rd. Mrs. J. D. Beverly who came in from Kansas City Sunday April 26. to see her sister, Mrs. Turner of N. 7th street, baptised, has returned to her home in Kansas City. The Ebenezer Baptist church had their baptizing Sunday, May 3, in Riverside park. Rev. W. S. Blake and Rev. J. W. Wilson with their flocks matched to the waterside and Rev. W. A. Bowren of Kansas City in charge. There were sixteen men and three women. Rev. Bowren was assisted in the water by Mr. James Brown and Mr. Benjamin Jackson. Rev. Wilson, pastor of the Zion Baptist church, was asked by Rev. Bowren to say a few words and he responded in an able manner, as also did Rev. Blake of the Mt. Olive Baptist church, after which a soul-stirring prayer was offered. At night at the Ebenezer Baptist church Rev. Bowren preached a short sermon, after which the newly converted members were extended the right hand of fellowship. The collection for the day was $94.46. After the collection communion was passed and the congregation was dismissed. Rev. W. A. Bowen may take the pastorship of the Ebenezer Baptist church. HENNESSEY, OKLAHOMA. Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks wishes to announce to the Plaindealer and its many friends in Olathe, Wichita and Topeka, Kansas, the arrival of a baby boy May 4, 1914 at their home two and one half miles north of Hennessee, Okla, whom they have named George Henry Washington. Mrs. Hicks was formerly Miss Anna L. Washington of Topeka, Kansas, the only living child of the late Henry Washington, who was an employee of the C. R. I. and P. Ry. for 19 years. Miss Washington was married to Mr Hicks Feb. 28, 1913. OLAWA, KANSAS. Mr. Isaac Curry of this place died April 25th at his home, 801 Cherry street at the age of 75 years. He was born in West Virginia in 1838. He came to Ottawa from Ohio in 1884. He leaves a wife and six sons to mourn his demise. OSAWATOMIE. KANSAS. Miss. Ross was called to Parsons, to attend the funeral of her daughter Mrs. Emma Williams. The Odd Fellows annual sermon will be delivered at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. Miss Gertrude Benton is the only colored graduate this year. Oawatomic feels proud of her. Mr. Lewillis Jordan, one of the old citizens, departed this life Saturday night and was buried Sunday. He was 84 years of age. Peace to his ashes. Miss. Minnie Van is on the sick list. Mr. Wm. Davis snent Easter in Garnett, Kansas. He reports a pleas ant time. Mr. Wm. Armstrong of Garnett spent Sunday and Monday in this city attending his uncle's funeral. Mr. George Van returned from Lane, Wednesday. Miss Eva Marshall is visiting her uncle, Mr. John Stutley and family. Rev. Henry, formerly the pastor of the A. M. E. church preached the funeral of Mr. LeWillis Johnson. Miss Letha Davis spent one day last week in Paola, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shelby. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shelby of Paola, mrde - visit to Mr. Willaim Davis and family's ranch, south of town. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. The weather is fine for an outing now, so let us be up and going. Prof J. R. Doole is a great fisherman and it is feared that he will catch all of the fish if you don't hurry. The Flue de-lis Art Club met last Friday afternoon, May 8, at the residence of Mrs. Walter Carter. Needle work was the feature of the evening. A delicious luncheon was served at a late hour and the club adjourned, to meet Friday, May 15, at the residence of Mrs. Isa Donnelly. The ladies of the club are making preparation to attend the Federation, that will convene in Kansas City, Kansas sometime soon. Mrs. Cartie White continues to stay the same. She is very ill. Mrs. Sam Brown was in Independence, Kansas last week attending to business. Dr. Chas. Washington, one of our prominent city physicians, addressed the Macedonia B. Y P. U. Sanday. May 10, at 7 p.m., on the subject "Hints for better living." Some very good thoughts were brought out and many excellent hints were given. A an experienced physician Dr. Washington understands and knows what is required for better living. Mrs. G. Blackwell was in Independence Kansas a few days last week, in the interest of The Topeka Plaindeener and stopped with M. and Mrs. J. L. Davis. Rev. R. E. Tanner of Chopta Kansas, preached at Sardis Just Baptist church Sunday, May 10. Rev. Tanner is said to be an able speaker and the people delight in listening to him speak. The I. S. L. Art Club met W morday afternoon, May 6 at the dence of Mrs. J. E. Gilbert Club was called to order by the presi tent Mrs. Gilbert, toll was called and members responded with quotation. The usual work was carried out and a daily repast was served by the hostess. The club polished, to meet at the home of Mrs. H. H. Hawkins, Wednesday afternoon, May 13. The annual sermon of the Old Fellows was preached Sunday, May 10 at 11 p. m. at the Old Fellows' ball, by Rev. Robertson. Quote a crowd of the young people of Independence, Kansas, visited Mrs. Fields and other friends here Sunday, May 10. Dr. J. M. T. Baskett was in Pitts- burg, Kansas last week transacting business. Mrs. Mary Jones is still on the sick list. Rev. R. A. Cartwright of Parsons, Kansas, passed through the city one day last week. Remember the great Reunion at the, Macedonia Baptist church, beginning May 25, closing May 31. Resolution. Whereas it has pleased the Almighty God to take from our milest our beloved and highly esteemed brother and friend, Poster Williams, and Whereas, as his service in this community and society has been of imestable value and, Whereas, his business qualifications have greatly stimulated colored business in our city, and thereby giving employment and latter opportunity to those of his race, and Whereas he has always faithfully and correctly as well as sincerely served in the highest capacity of that of his church and his loss will be greatly felt by both church and society. Therefore, he it resolved, that we the members of the Coffeyville People's Forum reverently how our heads in humble submission to the will of the almighty God, who worketh to the highest good of all mankind. Be it further resolved, that we extend to the bereaved ones our deepest sympathy and tenderest compassion most earnestly beseeching God's divine care and protection upon his beloved family. Be it further resolved that a written copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and to the Topeka Plaindealer for publication. Committee DORA PORTER REV. ROBERTSON FRANKIE D. HAILEY 1S 113 TODAY. Colored Woman in Hastings is State's Oldest Resident. Hastings, May 7.—In Mrs. Claus Fountain, colored, better known as "Grandma Briley." Hastings has the honor of having the oldest person in the state, she celebrating her 113th birthday anniversary at the home of her son, Nelson Briley, today. She attends to all her household duties with dishwashing as a specialty and for several years has cooked a big birthday dinner to a host of invited guest. She has never been sick a day in her life and feels as well as ever. "I was born in Culpepper, Va., on May 7, 1800, and can remember many things that happened in the war with England in 1812. When I was a little girl I lived with my parents who were saved until freed by President Lincoln. A. C. Cooke, Prescription Druggist... Stationery, Toilet Articles, Sick Room Supplies. 13th and Quindaro Bldd. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE STATE SAVINGS BANK Leavenworth, Kansas At the Closet of Bunuinera December 4.1913 RESOURCES Loans and Discounts ... 172,256.37 Creditrafts ... 212.30 Furniture and Fixtures ... 1,400.00 Bonds and Warrants ... 2,000.00 Guarantee Fund with State Press ... 500.00 Cash and Sight Exchange ... 54,798.33 Total ... $233,967.00 LIBRITIES Capital Stock ... 27,000.00 Surplus Fund ... 4,000.00 Interest ... 1,201.9 Deposits ... 203,763.05 Total ... $233,967.00 11. above letter is correct 11 MAINS Vice-President Lon Smith & Son Funeral Directors and Embalmers Road Building 141-141 So. Santa Le SALINA. BARBERSHOP FOR SALE. I offer for sale my barbershop three chair combination. Bath toomes prolean tubs, Cigar taz and stand Laundry branch. Space for pool tables, etc. My business is well established having been in some block fourteen years. My reason for selling is on account of my health, must go to a warmer climate I offer entire fixtures at n bargain Address or call in person J. B. Leester, 567 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. SALE OR TRADE For Kansas City property, a 2 room House with three lots; 2 room house with two lots; 10 room house with three lots located in Atkinson, Kansas and now renting for $70 per month. Three blocks from the busiest center of Atkinson. Price $7,500 Address ROSA BLANNING. 1915 N.3d St. — kansas City, ks. The Renick Drug Co. S. F. Cor. 10th and Minn. Ave. KANSAS CITY. --- KANSAS. Home Phone 232: Bell 749 We carry an up to date line of high grade Cigare, and Tobacco, School Supplies, Stationery, Candies —All Kinds of Drugs, Prescriptions given special attention and delivered free. Your patronage kindly solicited. The Renick Drug Co. Phone: Office Hours: Office 214 11 a.m. to 12 m. Res. 645. 2 to 5-7 to 8:00 p.m. R. S. Whittaker, M. D. Office: 1021; E. Eighth St. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS. Special attention given to the treatment of Cancer, Eczema, Dropsy, Bright's Disease, Paralysis, and Diseases Perilar 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 ware. We can satisfy you "QUALITY ALWAYS." JUNCTION CITY. KANSAS A Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops itching of hte scalp and takes out the knink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful Send stamp for Damphlet. 50c Per Box. Agents Wanted MME. M. BEARD. 119 S. 16th St., ST. JOSEPH, MO. DR. J. W. BROWN. ```markdown ``` VEILBINARY PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND DENTIST, 14 MARMONTON AVK LOUF SCOTT.——KANSAIL Phone 586-Home 1736 Calls Answered Day or Night. Out-of-Town Calls a Specialty. Consulting Membership in American Technical Society Authorized Live Stock Importer. Flowers Sent to all Parts of the the United States. ORDER BY TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAPH 血 SPRAYS, £1 00 and upwards DESIGNS, $150 and upwards We Please the People Both in Print and Quality. Flowers Cut Fresh Every Day. Lodge Emblems and FUNERAL DESIGNS A SPECIALIST. Weaver Floral Co., 1510 E. 18th Phones:—Home; Main 7564—Bell- East 4798. KANSAS CITY, MO. Geo. B Blum. J. A. Gusault Home Phone 586 West. Wyandotte Sheet Metal Works. TIN. SHEET IRON and COPPER WORK OF ALL. KINDS. Cornicea, Sky Lights, Slate Roofing, Furnace and Blow Pipe Work. 447 MINNESOTA AVE.. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS FOR SALE .... 240 Acres Good Farm Land... Three miles from sucedomen, Kem 10 acres in cultivation. Good sup evidence—never falling water sup ity. $30 per acre—one-half cash. address. THE PLAINDEALER For the news read The Plaindealer, CHETOPA, KANSAS. Mr. Venters of Vanita, Okla., passed through the city Sunday, enroute to Parsons. Messrs Dials, Hudson, Reed Newman, Morrison, Thompson, Barton and Reynolds were Oswego visitors Sunday. Mrs. Easter Davis of Oswego, is the guest of Mrs. Washington, for a few days. Bee Ball team of Douglass school of this city, will challenge the base ball team of Lincoln school of Oswego, Friday, May 15, at the latter's dawards. A number of people attended the annual sermon of the G. U. O. of O. F. Sunday at Weir City, Kansas. Mr. P. H. Bassett was speaker of the day. Little Jessie Walker, daughter of Mr. George Walker of Iola, Kansas, who has been ill, is rapidly improving. The committees of the Eastern Star who did so well at their entertainment May 1, will give a reptile in the future. Ladies who are interested in "High Brown." products, call on Mrs. U. Jones R. Smith, Box 75 who is agent for the Overton-Hygienic Mt. Co. Chicago, Ill. Miss Mamie Reynolds who has spent an eighteen months' visit in Chicago announced June 14, as the date of her return. Leroy Lydle of Pittsburg, spent Sunday with homefolks. Mrs. Mollie Motley, of Parsons, Kansas, visited her parents, Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Clariday. Prof. J. A. Holder left last Saturday to visit relatives at Murion Kansas. The teachers of Douglas school were retained for another year. Mr. Bud Hudson has a chance to prove his efficiency as Sunday school superintendent of the M. E. church, during the absence of Mr. Holder. Mr. Robert Lincoln has returned from Lexington, Mo., where he held a good position. Mr. James Jackson went to Pittsbury Saturday for an indefinite stay. Rev. Tanner, Pastor of Little Flock church, has demanded a parsonage and is located west of Station at the Bennett home. The choir of the M. E. church is rapidly progressing under the supervision of Prof. J. A. Holder. Mrs. Rosa Jackson who has not been so well, is much better. Vilma R. Motley of Parsons, visited her relatives Sunday. We are glad to see her looking so well. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. The Aid Society of Mt. Hebron Baptist church met last week at the home of Mrs. Dues. A very pleasant evening was spent. About fifteen members and visitors were present. The subject for discussion was "Econo prize," which was very ably discussed by those present. The Society adjourned to meet next week at the home of Mrs. H. Hopkins. Mrs. J. D. Alexander and sister, Mrs. Willis James, visited in Oswego a few days ago. Mr. Lewis of Wichita, Kansas, was a pleasant visitor in our city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Williamson of Vinita, Ohio., visited in our city last week, the guests of relatives and friends. Misses Mable Haynes, Lela Bridgewater and Miss Nessfield of Parsons spent a few hours in our city Sunday evening. Mr. Henry Weaver died last Friday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Neil Pierce. The body was carried to Springfield, Mo., his former home, and laid to rest beside his mother and father. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Pierce and children and Mrs. Eltra Goodwin accompanied the remains to Springfield. The members and friends of Mt. Hieron Baptist church are preparing for the grand rally to be given at the church the second Sunday in June. Mrs. Esmond of Iola, Kans., was called here by the serious illness of her son, John, who underwent an operation at the Girard hospital. At this writing he is doing as well as could be expected. Miss Henrietta Esmond also accompanied her mother here. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friends, neighbors and the Adelphia Art Club, for their sympathy and kindness in our overwhelming sorrow, shown us during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and niece; also for the beautiful floral offerings. MRS. AMY PLUMMER 131 Trump Ave, Kansas City, Kan. Min. Tillie Parker Mosa gave a dinner party at her cozy home on N. Water street, Saturday evening, May 9th, in honor of Mrs. Stella Robinson of Colorado Springs. The colors of decoration which were pink and green and white were carried out beautifully. Music was furnished by Miss Woodson and Miss Florence Bailey. The guests left declaring Mrs. Moss an ideal hostess. The G. U. O. of O. F., and, the Household of Ruth, held their annual sermon last Sunday at the 8th Street Baptist church. 4 or 3 hundred people turned out in the presence of 2 or 3 thousand spectators. The band played appropriate selections and Rev. G. L. Prince preached a logical sermon. Attorney Green gave an address. The Metropolitan church began a series' of entertainments for their rally. Monday night the Star and Leader clubs were entertained with a cantata of female voices. Tuesday night, the Progressive club gave a masquerade. Wednesday night, the charter members' club gave a literary program. Miss Anna Brooks was buried from the A. M. E. church Sunday at 1:30. Rev. Ransom officiated. Miss Audrey Plummer was buried from the Eighth Street Baptist church Sunday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Jackson officiated. The funeral cortege consisted of automobiles. Mrs. Celesta Meeks, who has been sick, is improved. Mrs. Madison is also better. Mrs. A. Kennedy of 025 Washington Boulevard, recently returned from Chicago, where he ordered salenery for the Oriental Airdome, owned by Messrs Willis and Williams. Drs. S. H. Thompson and Hayden have new automobiles. Mrs. F. C. Long returned Sunday from the bedside of her father. Mrs. E. Fine of Pleasanton, Kansas, visited Miss Mattie Lawrence, her sister, on last Sunday. Mr. T. Davis, who has been sick, is out again. Prof. Page, of Kansas City, Mo., addressed the Citizens Forum on last Sunday. Mrs. A. Marr returned recently from a visit to Mrs. E. A. Wilson, in Muskogee, Okla. Mr. F. Douglass of 1102 Oakland Ave., is visiting, in Ft. Smith, Ark. Mrs. Lowe is in Flemmings, Mo., nursing her sick father. Rev. McNeal baptized many converts in the Kaw river last Sunday. Mr. William Green of 1508 N. 8th street, is quite ill. Messrs N. Chiles and Griffin were visitors in our city recently. Mr. and Mrs. R. Garvin entertained their cousin, Kimbrough, of Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. M. C. Matthews, at dinner in their pretty little bungalow on Everett Ave., last Sunday. Mr. Richard Elliott, a prominent young man of Lawrence, called on Miss Marie Johnson last Sunday. Miss Allie Cornell is improving and remodeling her parent's home-stead on Freeman Ave. The Funeral services of little Clarence Gayden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest L. Gayden, were held at the Metropolitan church Monday afternoon. Rev. Prince officiated. He died of pneumonia. Mrs. Merritt, who has the Juvenile club of the A. M.'E. church, gave a fine baby show last Tuesday night. Mrs. M. C. Matthews and Mrs. Thomas attended the Creation at Convention hall. The showing of it took 8 hours and five hundred people to conduct. HAFTER SPRINGS, KANSAS. The Odd Fellows from Joplin, Mo., Galena, Kansas, Fort Scott, Kansas and several other neighboring towns met with the Odd Fellows here Sunday, May 10, where they had a grand turn out. The sermon was preached by Rev, G. W. Gillispie. The choir sang beautifully, while Miss V. M. Jackson presided at the organ. Rev, J. B. Melbowell, while attempting to jump a fence, got his foot hung in the wire and sustained a painful injury, getting two small bones broke in his lower limb. He is disabled to work at present. Rev. J. W. Lavender preached at Galena, Kansas Sunday, May 10. He preached two grand sermons, which were appreciated. Several out-of-town visitors attended the Odd Fellows sermon here Sunday, May 10. Miss Lily Clay of Joplin, Mo., was brought to her home Sunday morning very ill. OSWATOMIE, KANSAS Rev, and Mrs. H. M. Davis of Paula, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Davis Sunday. The annual Thanksgiving services of the G. U. Q. of O. F., were observed Sunday, May 10, at the A. M. E. church, by the Osawatomie Iodge No. 3663. Rev, James Holmes of Olathe, delivered the sermon. Mrs. Lizzie Wilson and daughter of Paola, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Stutley Sunday. Rev. James Holmes of Oiathe, has been assigned to the pastorate of the A. M. E. chulich of this city. Miss Gertrude Benton will graduate from the Oiwatomie High school this spring. Oh God see that human hand, I pray to join them in single band; Let there be no strife, Mrs. Osa Hughes Hayes of Chicago Mrs. Wills, Laye Majors and Miss Gertrude, Benton of this city, will attend the alumni of the Oswatomie High school Man 23. the guost of Oh God I pray To see a higher day; of Garnett And please let us see his uncle, A greater place to be. day. every member We see a place to be blest, first call And now we can rest; between now Amen we will pass this day, once The bird has flown away. Oba White, 7th grade, Bartlett high school. Mrs. Goodson, the bride of Dr. F. swert on N. Goodson, is on the sick list. We and. located hope for her a speedy recovery. Mr. Will Henderson is the guost of his uncle, Matloh Lay. Mr. William Armstrong of Garnett attended the funeral of his uncle, Louis Jordan last Monday. The faithful and every member of the A. M. E. church must rally to make it a victory, between now and the Annual Conference. SORTY ACRES of good sweet potato and watermelon land. located four miles from Topeka FOR SALE. This land will produce from 180 to 200 bushels of potatoes per acre and from $75.00 to $100.00 worth of melons per acre. Address. Alonza Free, one of the popular little boys of his class had the unfortunate accident to be hit by a stone, on the head, thrown by Roy Deboe, the son of Rev. Deboe. The boy is at the point of death. We hope for his recovery. Our Merchandise For Spring..... Our Merchandise For Spring..... MASTER PIECES OF FASHION—the moved from the hackneyed and common showing is the conclusion of master mis- organized co-operation between maker and max of years of ascendant enthusiasm to be second to none. OF FASHION—the furthest possible re- hackneved and common place—each vestige of inclusion of master minds. The result of or- ation between maker and distributor—the cli- f ascendant enthusiasm with a determination none. all—Service—Reliability and Courtevy Inter- prise operations that make these things possible. Department. Store. Benton, 1: Kansas. FOR A GOOD SCHOOL THIS FALL? Study and the Advantages Offered By University and the State Industrial Department are superior to any other school west of the to the East when you have this opportunity in its tuition on the railroad to get to some thorough training in the following literary Normal Preparatory, Normal. INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT offers a liberal which to prepare yourself for steady and in life. Just observe them: Truck Gardening Wheelwrighting Steam Engineerig Millinery Manual Training Printing Tailoring Scientific Agriculture Electrical Engineering MUSIC DEPARTMENT in the West, bar training in the following: Training, Musical Theory, Musical History. AL DEPARTMENT is well equipped with lines and latest systems. The course in- ranches: Using a complete system of Bookkeeping ether with actual office practice gives the page for superior preparation in this work. OFFERED TO KANSAS STUDENTS. Monday, September 7th, 1914. Write and application blanks. For further infor- gladly furnished, write MASTER PIECFS OF FASHION—the furthest possible removed from the hucknosed and common place—each vestige of showing is the conclusion of master minds. The result of organized co-operation between maker and distributor—the climax of years of ascendant enthusiasm with a determination to be second to none. With one price to all—Service—Reliability and Courtesay interspersed with large operations that make these things possible. Courtesy—Service—Reliability to all—trade! Make yourself at home in this. McManus. Newton. : Kans LOOKING FOR A GOOD SCHOOL The Course of Study and the Advance Western University and Industrial Depart At Quindaro, Kansas are superior to any of Mississippi River. Why go away off to the East when you at your door? Why spend a year's tuition on the distant schol no bitter? You are offered thorough training in course: Sub-Normal, Normal Preparator The STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT choice of trades in which to prepare your profitable employment in life. Just observe Cabnet-making Truck Ga Courtesy-Service-Reliability to all-We appreciate your trade: Make yourself at home in this store. LOOKING FOR A GOOD SCHOOL THIS FALL? The Course of Study and the Advantages Offered By Western University and the State Industrial Department At Quindaro, Kansas are superior to any other school west of the Mississippi River. Why go away off to the East when you have this opportunity at your door? Why spend a year's tuition on the railroad to get to some distant schol no bitter? You are offered thorough training in the following literary course: Sub-Normal, Normal Preparatory, Normal. The STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT offers a liberal choice of trades in which to prepare yourself for steady and profitable employment in life. Just observe them: We have the best MUSIC DEPARTMENT none, giving excellent training in the folk Planoforte, Voice Training, Musical The Pipe Organ. Our COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT modern types of machines and latest syscludes the following branches: Stenography, Typewriting, a complete syscl and Banking, this together with actual of student unusual advantage for superior pre SPECIAL TERMS OFFERED TO KAN The fall term opens Monday, Septemb early for catalogues and application blankation, which will be gladly furnished, wri We have the best MUSIC DEPARTMENT in the West, bar none, giving excellent training in the following: Our COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT is well equipped with modern types of machines and latest systems. The course includes the following branches: Stenography, Typewriting, a complete system of Bookkeeping and Banking, this together with actual office practice gives the student unusual advantage for superior preparation in this work. SPECIAL TERMS OFFERED TO KANSAS STUDENTS SPECIAL TERMS OFFERED TO KANSAS STUDENTS. The fall term opens Monday, September 7th, 1914. Write early for catalogues and application blanks. For further information, which will be gladly furnished, write H. T. KEALING. President and Supt. GEO. K: WILLIAMS Registrar. Quindare, Kansas. PAY AT YOUR POSTOFFICE BEAUTIFUL 20 INCH Send Your Name To Day We will send by Parcel Post choice of a black, brown or dark b either Creole, Wavy, Crimpy or S items, 20 inches long. You pay for a satisfactory. Send No Money with you POSTOFFICE $1.00 FOR THIS L 29 INCH SWITCH send by Parcel Post C. O. D., your black, brown or dark brown switch made of Wavy. Crimpy or Straight natural hair, 3 fees long. You pay for switch at your Postoffice, if and No Money with your letter, just send your PAY AT YOUR POSTOFFICE $1.00 FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL 29 INCH SWITCH choice of a black, brown or dark brown switch made of either Creole. Wavy. Crimpy or Straight natural hair, 3 items, 20 inches long. You pay for switch at your Postoffice, if satisfactory. Send No Money with your letter, just send your FULL NAME, ADDRESS and lock of hair for matching. Odd shades a little more. This switch sells for $2.00 everywhere and if you do not think you are getting a bargain, return same and get your money. Send for ILLUSTRATED CATALOG of Braida Switches. Pomps. Puffs. Wigs and high grade HAIR CROWERS, POMADES, ETC. JOHNSON'S BRANCH, 973 Talmont St.; Roxbury Crossing, Mass. THE PLAINDEALER. The Store We Stand For Carpentry Dress Making Domestic Science Poultry Raising Steam Laundering Blacksmithing Dairying Stock Raising Send Your Name To. Day The bird has flown away; For ever and ever to stay; By a lot of trash and plunder They aru, torn, naunder. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. The Odd Fellows and Household, held their annual sermon at the Second Baptist church May 10. A large crowd attended to hear the splended sermon, preached by Rev. H. C. Carter. Mrs. Bell Smothers is seriously ill at her home, 703 N. 31d street. Mrs. Laura McGinnis is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. The colored students of the High school feel very proud of Mr. Roy Robinson, who won first place in the track meet in Winfield, May 1, giving A. C. more points than she ever gained before in the huddle race. Mr. Robinson brought a gold medal from Winfield on May 1, and May 8, entered the track meet at Wichita and came home second in the race, being surpassed by a young man from Hutchinson. Mrs. Chas, Brown, who is visiting in Los Angeles, Cal., writes she is having a splendid time, and likes the west fine. U. A. Robinson is on the sick list this week. E. W. Robina is visiting his family and improving his property, by paint ing, this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Kelton have moved to 307 S. 6th street. Mrs. Priscilla Cox entered Mercy hospital last Sunday, for an operation. Mrs. W. G. West and daughters, Misses Edith and Helen, Mrs. John King, Mrs. Kelton, Miss Elsie Kemp, Mrs. Logan and daughter, Miss Helen Miss Georgia Drumgould, Mrs. Iva Sawyer, attended the track meet last week. Mrs. Katie Hopper and granddaughter, Miss Mollie Hayter, returned from Enid. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney DePriest Have Issued Invitations. Salina, Kas., May 13. 1914.—Mr. and Mrs. Sidney DePriest, among the best known and most highly respected colored residents of this city, announce the approaching marriage of their eldest daughter, Jane, to Malcomb Alexander Austin, of Denver. The wedding will take place Wednesday, May 27 at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. DePriest, one and one-half miles west of the city. Miss DePriest was born and reared in Salina and has received her education in the city schools, graduating from the High school with the class of 1912. She also attended the business college. She is clever and nice looking and has many friends. While visiting in Denver last summer, she met Mr. Austn, an employee of the Scholtz Drug company, and their acquaintance has ripened into love.—Salina Daily Journal. SITUATION WANTED — Colored Tuba player, also a good ball player — amateur or league ball.. Am 21 years old. Address, C I I F O R D AL S O P, 1010 South Second Street, Atchison, Kannas. Announcements. THOS. L. JOHNSON announces his candidacy for nomination as Judge of the Probate Court subject to the Republican primaries. PHIL. HUSSER announces his candidacy for the nomination of Sheriff subject to the Democratic primaries. Leavenworth, Kansas. JUDGE Ett. C. LITTLE, Kansas City, Kansas. Announces his candidacy for JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT. Subject to Primaries Aug. 4, 1914. JUDGE G. H. BUCKMAN, Winfield, Kansas Announces himself a candidate for JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT. Subject to Primaries Aug. 4, 1914. JUDGE NELSON CASE, Oswego, Kansas, Announces his candidacy for JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT. Subject to Primaries Aug. 4, 1914. J. R. CHAPMAN, Acklson, Kansas, Announces his candidacy for FIRST DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN Subject. 14 Democratic Primaries August 4, 1914. CHARLES D. ISE, Coffeyville, Kansas, Announces his candidacy to the Republicans of Montgomery county for the office of COUNTY ATTORNEY. (Second Term.) Primaries: August 4, 1914. Vote for A. J. DUFF FOR MAYOR OF NEWTON, Newton, Kansas. A progressive city needs a progressive head. Mr. Duff will prove the right man in the right place. CONGRESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination to from the Seventh Congressional District, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters of the district at the August Primary election. If nominated, I will support the policies of President Wilson to the best of my ability. F. P. HETTINGER Hutchiron, Kansas. CONGRESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Democratic nomination for CONGRESS from the Seventh Congregational Disti trict, subject to the action of the Democratic voters at the primary on August 4, 1914. JOUEIT SHOUSE, Kinsley, Kansas. CONGRESS, SIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT, EZRA BRANINE. Newton, Kansas. Announces himself a candidate for CONGRESS from the Eighth District, subject to the Republican primaries, Aug. 4. IRA TRAVIS, Fort Scott, Kansas. Announces himself a candidate for REGISTER OF DEEDS, subject to the Republican Primaries August 4th, 1914. A. M. KEENE. Fort Scott, Kansas. Announces himself a candidate for REPRESENTATIVE from Bourbon county, subject to the wishes of the Republican voters at the Primaries Aug. 4th, 1914. EDGAR D. WELLS, Oswego, Kansas. Democratic Candidate for COUNTY TREASURER of Labette County Subject to Democratic Primaries August 4, 1914. R. M. PERKINS, Lawrence, Kansas. Announces his candidacy for the nomination for the office of COUNTY ATTORNEY on the Progressive Party, ticket, at the Primaries to be held Aug. 4, 1914. W. J. CUMMINGS. Lawrence, Kansas. Announces himself a candidate for re-election as SHERIFF OF DOUGLAS CO. subject to the Republican Primaries August 4th, 1914. JUDGE DENNIS MADDEN Emporia. Kansas announces his candidacy for congressman Fourth district, subject to Republican primaries Aug. 4. 1914. JOHN BOLLIN, Leavenworth, Kansas is a candidate for County Commissioner (re-election) subject to the Democratic primaries Aug. 4, 1914. ROBERT E. MARTIN, Leavenworth, Kansas announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Leavenworth County subject to the will of the male and female voters at the primaries Aug. 4, 1914. G. F. DOHORN, Leavenworth, Kansas announces his candidacy for County Attorney subject to the wishes of the Democratic primaries Aug. 4, 1914. FLOYD E. HARPER Leavenworth, Kansas, is a candidate for judge of the city court, city of Leavenworth (second) term) subject to the wishes of the Republican primaries Aug. 4, 1914. announces his candidacy for reelection to the office of Probate and Juvenile Judge of Miami county. Democratic primaries Aug. 4 1914.