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. : T ., f ) [ ) : 1 . THE 0 EK L | | DE L . a: i i ‘ aD gM : ¢ ' i a oe ere — Sixteenth Year. No. 20, TOPEKA,KANSAS, FRIDAY MURNING MAY 22, 1914, Price $1 50 Per Year. — ? 66m 9, 99 Now That You've Paid for Your Easter Finery, Kindly “Oil The Plaindealer’s Mit!” You Owe us, Now Pay Off a le en een eee eine that little or nothing will be accom-[enakine good, and nro valuable as-[sersation, At 4 p.m a dainty Yale, Kansas, were united in. mar- A D plished by merely talking about white rete to the commumties in whih/ luncheon was served by the hostess. riage, May 1, at the home of the people who ate in charge of ralt- they reside. It Is to these that 1| The club adjourned to meet Wednes- bride. They are now living in Yate, roads, ete, The only way to get any| woul direct my remarks; the time day afternoon, May 20 at the resi which ls to be their future home. ° E AF RO-AM ERICAN results is to'go to the people and hav come when organization among | dence of Mrs. D. G. Morris. | Rev. Beaton was in Franklin en talk to them and not about them. | thel Negro farmers has become neces-' Don't forget the great reunion at business Saturday, and alto the ray (Signed) tary. [the Macedonia Baptist church, May guest of frlends In Crowburg on BOOKER ‘T, WASHINGTON, The social or community center, is) 29 to May 30, Pandey, 5 lvsahepse Institute, Alabama, Bist. ne -necensaty. ux: the sctiool | Mrs, Carrle White has been very! Mrs. Walker ts still on the sick Booker T. Washington Throws Light! «teste, thre fib 8 efor t mec sme tne She dod Monday, aaaces ‘, ——— face, and their neighbors, wh afternoon, May I8 at the home of; Quite a number of Yale folks visit- on This Vital Question. arcs ANU GMIPFIN IN Ter may tome loreiher co dieae| her slitel, Mre Jobnion, jed in Welr on Sunday. Atl report a —_—— SOUTHERN KANSAS! atl matters having to do with their] Rev. S. A. Williams, of Pittsburg, grand time, : 1, PRORER ACCOMMODATIONS 13, PROPER AND JUST ACCOM. — [tuctress of social relations, or which{ “#3 In the city Saturday transacting| —-——-.- &% RESTAURANTS CONTROL | MODATIONS ON RAILROADS | Editor Nich Chiles and Manager, wouki epertain to the material wel-| business with Rev, D. A. Jefferson. ‘PAOLA, KANSAS. LED BY RAILROADS. | ‘A. Present Conditions: ihe ita etn Ca Meathan'... Rik Wittinses: sald odie antl Seni St, Veeah Ais ao Cae: iA. Present Conditions: i, Catered persons can purchase mo font or trains In the South in the majn ty of cases, This makes it nesetsity for them to try to obtain foat 9% the railroad restaurants. If. ikey are seldom permitted to buy Sood at railroad restaurants, Itt U2 they are allowed to pur- chas: zond ut these restaurants, they west tahe the food out of the place, we 422: to some room not properly aed for, or be kept waiting at the lures stand until it fs almost time for their train to leave. {¥, Colored restaurants are vel- dor 1 2ar enough to the depot to be vf ans service to the pasengers, B. Conditions Desired. {ay (ov Particular: Tt. Opportunity to purchase .food tt railroad restaurants so that color- ed passengers may claim the service, not 44 a favor grudgingly given, but 1s 2 orivilege to which they, like all athes passengers, are entitled, and wnthoyt paying higher prices, Uf. Proper provision in these res. taurants so that colored passengers may be served promptly and courte- ously, always with a view of their having the same time to eat their meals a4 other clas.es of passengers: have | 2 CROPPER ACCOMMODATIONS iN SITTING ROOMS IN THE DEPOTS CONTROLLED BY RAILROADS, RAILROADS, A, Present Condition. {1} Waiting Rooms, Alone— CHoced waiting rooms, {, Are not kept elean. et. Are usually too small. {(f, Seldom are built so as to per- 1 proper ventilation. © {¥, In winter are very often with- mt Ie. V. Seeata are often the most un- vamfortable character. Vf. Seldom offer any toilet com- fers tor colored women who travel— te sevet cases convenient for wash- (ng tha faces and hands and prepar- tc the toilet, generally, are abso- luts'y unheard of, VE. In almost every case, the ac- voae+adations denied colored pauxen- ‘ge-s, a2 Indicated above, ure given to shher passengers in other waiting roms at the same depot. (4) Waiting Rooms in Connection ¥-th employees of the rail- nade VUCL In a great number of cases, tlehet agents will not sell colored peo- ole tickets until all other passengers hive been served, even though color- 2M sassengers have ceen standing at ches alndows long before the arrival ai the most favored class of passen- gers. {£. The harshness of speech of mary tichet sellers, directed stadi- ansty and specificially to colored pus- verjers, Is provocative of needless tretton and bitterness, and is one of tke most grievous burdens laid upon’ anced travelers, R. Conditions Desired. ' £, Clean Waiting rooms. ££, Rooms large enough to sean medite comfortably all the colored painergers, | {{l, Properly ventilated waiting rans, | *(V. ‘EMeient janitor service :@ is urovided for passengers of the mort, tavo.ed class, V. Comfortable seats, VE, Cleanly kept toilets with nec- wasicy comforta for women who ieavel, | Vit. Ticket agents who will not necu'ecty Insult colored passengers wis ash for tickets. VL Such regveitions for the zoverrment of railroad ticket offices, wr tich Wierease in the number of tin or agents, an will permit colored pamenzers to purchase their tickets ia anple time to a!!ow the former to then" thelr baggage and go into the'r; iran» without needless friction und Sle reek ] 3 PROPER AND JUST ACCOM MODATIONS ON RAILROADS A. Present Conditions: 1. Interior equipment. of cars, em: bracing — 1. In many cases, but half of car, the other half Leing either bag gage compartment or a smoker fot white men. jf -. In most cases, bug one toilet for men and women, | 3 Toilets witnout conveniences for washing face and hands. | 4. Dalapidated and worn-out cars 5. Cars without any conveniences for sleeping. In the South, colored passengers are prohibited from rid: ing In sleeping cars, even when they ho'd sleeping-car tickets, 8, Cara without smokers for color. ed pacsengers, 7. Cars without convenience for the purchaze of food. If, Apnoyances and Embarrass. mente— 1, Location of news “butchers” in Negro coaches. Since these agents sell cigars, pa- pers and magazines, the colored coach ic constantly being Invaded by white men who usually tight their cigars and begin smoking before leaving the car, thereby making a amcking car of the only enr the Negroes have. 2. Use of the cofored coach to Franeport rection hands from one point to another on the road. 4 3, Failure to heep cars clean. 4, Permitting conductors and news “butchers” ta prohibit lunch venders at way stations to bring food into cars for colored passengers. wwe Be Condition Deglred. iCars equipped ax for white pas- fenzers, to include— 1, At least one compartment or tar for the colored passengers, repa- vate from the baggage car and from the smoher for the whites. 2. Separate toilets for men and women, each properly equipped. 3. The same clare of cars as used for the moat favored class of passen- gers, 4. A smoking compartment for eolored men. 5. Such changes in car equipment or regulution: ax will petmit colored passengers to purchase food on trains, 7, Steel eare for colored pussen ger wherever steel curs are used be- hird or before Negro coaches, or, before and behind them, 8. Removal of news “butchers.” 9, Use of separate cars or come partments for the transportation of rection hands of all races, so thut the colored conch need not be em-| ployed for this purpose, 10, Clean cars, 11, Permission for lunch venders to! rell lunches to colored passengers in their cars, that is, permission for them to enter these cars. 12. Some authority to whom these matters may be referred, where fric- tion arises, and who will, in good faith, Investigate and adjust them. 4 IN) GENERAL, CONDITIONS DESIRED ARE: AL The xame clanz and quality of accommodations for the colored par- sengers as are provided for the most favored class of travelers, Hi. Such regulatiuns as will pro- tect colored passengers from the rudeness and insults of employees of the railroad. NI, Some definite authority to whom these matters may be relerred, where friction afives, and who will in good faith, investigate and adjust them, All those who.are golng to act on the auggentions to make a united ef- fort to bring about Letter railroad and other travejing facilities, should Rot omit to remind our people that they have a duty to perform as well as the railroada, First, our people should try to heep themselves clean and presentable when traveling, and they should do| their duty in trying to keep waiting rootrs and rullroad couches clean, Seeord, It should be borne In mind that little or nothing will be accom: plixhed by merely talking about white People who are in charge of ralt- roads, etc, The only way to get any results is to go to the people and talk to them and not about them. (Signed) BOOKER ‘1, WASHINGTON, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, May 15, 1914, CHILES AND GRIFFIN IN SOUTHERN KANSAS! Editor Nick Chiles and Manager Griffin are touting the Southern part of the state. They write that despite the duil times, that the col- ored people are holding their own and enjoying os much prosperity as any one could expect. Keep your eye | sbimmeat They are likely to be in your city any old time, They ure | hunting? Yes, hunting money, and a part, If not all ef what you owe [will go a long ways toward paying | for fa recently purchased , lipotype machine, quiet the nerves .of; several Ihungry printers und greatly assixt In the purchase of a new *$2,700 printing press, which will enable us te make u larger Pluindeuter and get it to you on time each week, No joke, we need and MUST have there things and {t all depend's upon the people who owe us, [f you ate on the squaie and honest, » thing that we believe of all of our readers, you will “pay: offt” ORGANIZATION THE STIMULUS OF RURAL LIFE, | By Dennis S. Thompeon. The time Is not far distant when all the affairs of the world, religious, business and social, will be one great organization the one depend. Ing upon the other, - Already, we have tt so to a greut extent, but every day Is bringing us nearer the point where the {mpor- tance of united effort is being |brought home to us. | ‘This is being made necessary, be- cause of the great competition that is going on In every tine of human endeavoi, the conetant struggle for wupremecy. There is however, little speculation ax to the outcome, for sooner or later, it must resolve it- self into organization which no doubt will eventually work out for the best. ‘The Negro in the past, has been at his best in secret and fraternal organizations, he ia jux, coming into the business orgarczution, and there is no doubt but that he will avall himself of each opportunity that is presented, in the matter of effilia- tion with helpful united effort. The greatest need for organization just at this time among our folks, is in the country districts, especially among the farmers, When we get down to teal fucts, we find that age riculture js the basis of all wealth, and that for a while, at least, the Negro must turn iis attention to agricultural pursuits, if he would keep pace with modern progress, and hotd his place in the world with other people. While individual achieve ment Is possible, and history's pages’ are emblazoned with many notable instances, the greatest accomplish- ments of our time must be brought about through concerted action. { The great majority of the Negro race detest country life, many claim- ing thut there js nothing Interesting enough about country !ife te muke. it worth their while, and this wilt be found just ax expresved in many communities, In most |notancea that huve come under my “observation, I find the pne great mintuke of the Negro far- mer and country folks Is their fall- ure to study their environs and the things that should conceru them most in buriness ways. low then, an they Interest and attract peo-! ple from the city, showing such lit- le interert In country life an many lo? ‘There is no doubt but that many Negroes now In the cities, «huld mprove their conditions financially ind physically, were they to get out n the country and turn their atten- lon to agriculture. But there are| 9 many of our folks in the country: vho are such poor examples, that nany city people hesitate in moving heir residence to the country bee aure of this one fact, But on the other hand we have a). reditable number of progremive, in-| lustrious Negro farmerk who are fete to the communities in which they reside, It Is to these that 1 | woul direct my remarks; the time hat come when organization among thel Negro farmers has become neces. tary. The social or community center, is Just as necessary as the school ot church, in that it affords a meeting place, and their neighbors, where they may come together to discuss all matters having to do with thelr [tiucitexs of xoclal relations, of which woul} epertain to the material wel- tare of the community, | ‘The church or school building |which ever would be the most con. ‘venient for the nijority af the niegh- shore, would be the place for holding such meetings, which In a well or- ganized community, should include ‘the agricultural. sodiety, having charge of all business pertaining to farm matters; a mothers’ ctub, a good literary club and good church organizations for Sunday with which to begin the week, Where there are gond intellectual and entertaining organizations at work throughout the week, some- thing to interest the people, the young nor older ones are liable to stray very far from the path of right living, There is one thing certain, if there Is not something that tends to ele- vate the minds of the younger peo- ple, we canno, expect to have a de- sirable claxa of citizens, but instead, we Fhall continue to he burde td with a class that is a detriment to the race. The advantages accruing from community organization are mani- fold and the value of such meetings cannot be over-estimated; In coming together to discurs the practical things of every day life, there are foany times when we are able to find the weak spots in one another, and perhaps there may be some one in the mectingrx that might say some- thi-g, or offer suggestions that might strengthen the weaker ones, The scope of community organlza- ttn should ‘not be timitad; In every- thing pertaining to the welfare of the people, there should be organiza- tion, from the buying of farm seeds, to making the eropr; good church arvicex, good Sunday schools, plenty of social entertainment to enliven the minds of the young folks.. In summing up the good that has rome out ¢* the nieghharhood social, renter ux instituted and encouraged hy others, and seeing the advantages + would be to our people, in the way of promotion of race pride and a higher standard of the ideals of fe, it would seem that as a people who are struggling as we are to rise it tife, that we whould grasp every opportunity to improve our condition generally. While many who claim to be Hhristians, lenderx and educators sre crossing swords in their endeavor 19 out-da one another in the disrup- ire of the race, the crap-shooter and he shiftlens «lass continue well or- ganived, und are adding to their ranks every day. Ten't ot fanes 2 DENNIS S$. ITHOMPSON, Rethel, Kansas COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS, | Editor Nuch Chilex and Manager A. D. Griffin of the Plaindealer, were in the city a few days last week, tranencting business for the Plain- dealei, The great reanion and‘home com- ‘Ing of the Macedonia Baptist chorch heginy Monday, May 25, and con- linues to May 30, Rev, H. H, Walon and other noted men of Topeka will be present, A grand time ix expect- ed. You are cordially invited, The Tennessee Drug Store ia do- Ign nicely, A new stock of goods of all kinds has been purchased and D, G. Morris, the proprietor, would sopreciste your patronage, Mr, W. McWalter the new pharmacist, ia fully qualified to fill your prexerip- tions and deliver the name, Mr, J. R. Robins of Pittsburg, Kan., Rev, and Mra, R. A, Cartwright of Parsons, Kans., were In the city Monday, attending the funeral of Mra, Martha Waterhouse. Visit M. J. Dickerson’s tailor shop order a new sult ot have that old suit cleaned. He can make it look like a new suit. ‘The I, S. 1. Art Club met Wednes- day, May 13, at the residence of Mra, H. Ho Hawkins, The afternoon wae spent in the usual ait work uni cone ‘ersation, At 4 p.m, a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The club adjourned to meet Wednes- day afternoon, May 20 at the resi- dence of Mrs. D. G. Morris. Don't forget the great reunion at the Macedonia Baptist church, May 2% to May 30. Mrs, Carrie White has been very It for some time, She died Monday afternoon, May I8 at the home of her sister, Mrs, Johnson. Rey. S. A, Williams, of Pittsburg, was in the city Saturday transacting business with Rey, D. A, Jefferson. Rey, Williams staid over until Sun- day afternon and preached an excel- lent sermon Sunday morning at the Mecedonia Baptist church, theme, “Obedience is better than sacrifice.” Many good thoughts were brought out. ‘The pastor preached an exeel- lent sermon in the afternoon services theme “Lazarus and the rich man.” The Flue-De-Lis Art Club met Friday May 16, at the home of Mrs. Isa Donley. The usual needle work wea assumed for two hours. After the general routine of beiness, a dainty repast was served by the hos- tess. Mrs. W. E. Love was elected us dteznte to attend the Federatiqn of Women's Clubs, that convenes in Kansas City, Kunsua in June. You that owe for The Plaindealer, pay the same. You that read The Plaindealer and do not take It, pleare phone 1746 and subscribe for same. The agent is at your rersice. The Chatauqua and Rally. ‘The Chatauqua and Rally held at the Surdis Baptist church from Bay 12th to May 17, was a success so- cially financially and spiritually. The great Masque historical play, written by Miss Jennie Skinner, who was ably assisted by Miss Myrtle Rucker and Mr. James Buckner, de- serves. special mention here. On Sunday the city pastors, Rev. McAlster, Rev, Rice, Rev. Kipg Rev. Barnes, were present with a large representation from their churches. (The C. M. E. church and the Macedonia church were well rep- resented, We tahe this way of thanking every person who helped us in the wecks effort. Total money raised $143.00 REV. P. D. SKINNER, pastor. Sister Martha Waterhouse was the daughter of Jackson and Matilda Dodd. She was born in St, Augus- tine, Texas in 1849 and died May 16, 1914 at 7:45 o'clock, age 65 years. She leaves G sisters 1 brother 1 daughter and son in Jaw nnd 7 vrand children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss, We feel that our loss ia Heaven’s gain. Rev. ). A, Jefferson, pastor of the Mace- donia Baptist church, officiated. Dr. R. 5S. Whitaker was called to Howden, Okla., Sunday afternoon to attend the patient living about 2 12 miler In the country there, j Mra, Fannie Baker, wife of Mr, ienry Baker, an old citizen and high- y esteemed, died Thursday, Moy a, ifter an Illness of several months. | She was a falthful member of the| A. M. E. church; a Stewardess and in active member for yenra, She is| survived by a husband, two daugh-, ers, Mrs, Carrie Hunter of Kansas “ity, Mo., Mra, Ora Taylor of Wichita | 1 son, Mr, Sam Baker and a host of! riends who extend to the bereaved ‘amily thelr sympathy. She was a nember of the O, E. S. and H, Il, of uth. ’ ‘| ABILENE, xXANSAS, Messrs Howard Nommon, Harry and Amos Tyler, went to Salina Batarday, Mra. Rebecca Jones, D. M. N. G. of Leavenworth, met with the House- hold of Ruth Friday, and benutifully addressed them, The ‘Willing Workers Club af the Zion Baptist church is having the church remodeled, {A number of Households ef the order 725 and others, went to June- tlon City, to attend the Annual ser- mon, YALE, KANSAS, Mr, and Mrs, Thomus Murdock speng Sunday in Missouri with Mrs, Hunter, The Donkey party given at the A. M. E. church on Saturday night was quite a success, All reported * wond time and was attended by Rev. Eadman, the pastor and also his mother, from Birmingham, Ala. Mrs, Mildred MeCabe visited rela- tives and friends Monday, Misa Luella Mondie of Croweburg, Kansas, and Mr, Arthur Jackson of Yale, Kansas, were united in mar- riage, May 1, at the home of the bride, They are now living in Yale, which a to be their future home. ° Rev. Beaton was in Franklin on business Saturday, and also the guest of friends in Crowburg on @anday, Mrs, Walker is still on the sick bet. Quite a number of Yale folks visit- ed in Welr on Sunday. <All report a grand time, = *PAOLA, KANSAS. Mr. Frank ‘Alexander of Garnett, was in the city last week, the guest of Rev.and Mrs, K, P, Bond, Rev. Martin of Olathe was in the ity Friday and Saturday. The following walked to Hiltedate, a distance of seven miles, Sunday: Mra. K. P, Bond, Mrs, G. W. Lowry, Mra, Alex Strother, Mrs. Mary Over- shiner, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shockey, Mrs, Ferne Brooks, Misses Daisy Peak, Ruth Jackson and James El- lson. They carried lunches and had a Jolly time. Mrs. Nathan Smith entertained the Daley Art Embroldery Club. Sat- urdav evening, May 9, at her cosy resldencé at the corner of Shawnee and Oak streets, The special fea- ture was the invitation extended to the husbands and other gentlemen to be present. Mrs. G. W, Lowry, the prosidéat of the club, in a few well chosen words, extended a cordial welcouré to the visitors and stated the object of the club, An interesting program waa carried out, after which riddles and story-telling was the order of the evening. The display of work on exhibit, showed that the clute is moving along in the right direction. An elegant two course lunch was served and at a late hour the guests departed pronouncing Mra. Smith a mont dxcellont hosters, Mrs, Wen, Robinson assisted Mrs, Smith in eer- ving. MONTEZUMA, KANSAS, Crops and-gardens are looking fine after the big rain. Robert Elltott returned home frem his claim in Stanton county, Kansas Saturday, May 2. The surprise party given on Miss Fannie Washington was well attend- ed. All report a fine time. Miss Edna Walker passed through Montezuma Thursday, on her way to Great Bend. Jethro Peoples finished setting out ontons Friday, Mr. Wiley Smith passed through the city Inst week. It is understood that Miss Georgia Walker will teach the Shaw school the next coming term. HUTCHINSON. KANSAS. The Womans Social and Study ‘Club was entertained at the home of the president, Mra, Mattie Smith. A pleasant time was spent and all had a lovely time. (The musicale which was given last Friday evening a¢ Broadus hall, was nicely carried out, and was a succese in every detail. $20.00 was realized by the ladies and an excellent pro- genen was rendered. Mr, and Mrs, Will Owens enter- tained. at a four: course dinner/ in bonor of Mr. Browine Brooks, who left for an extended visit with rele- tives and friends in the east. The appointments were especially at- tractive, while a centerpiece of cut flowers faced the table. “Slabtown Convention” will be pre- sented by the Hounehold of Ruth, Tuenday evening, June 2, at the. Mf. and ©. hall. The patronage of + all is rolieited, . . Mrs. 8. T. Jones of Leavenworth. wan in thie clty this week on her an- nuat visit to the Household of Ruth, 1242, She reports the work in good condition so far. We are sorry ta hear Mrs, Jones say that this is the last year on the work, During the past fqur years she has made a host of friends in her visits to our city, While bere she was the guest of the Minees Plummer. The cornerstone laying at Bethel A. ME. church brought many, viale tora from the surrounding towns. $1510.00 was the contribution ralsed during the day. Two able sermona were preached by Kishop H. Blanton Parkn af Chicago, and one by Rev, C. A. Williams of Wichita. Mothers’ Day was fittingly ob- retved by the membera of the Bap- st ehurch. 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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. From A KANSAN DOWN EAST. New York City, May 5, 1914. Editor Plaindealer: Having been a subscriber to your paper for quite a number of years, and never before having asked for space in your columns, I feel at this time that I am not asking too much when I would like to write a few lines telling what our people are doing, as I find them in my travels. Have been touring the country now for three years and have always been a booster for your paper. I left Winfield, Kansas on April 9th and arrived at Passaic, N. J., April 15th. Then came on to New York City, where I remained three weeks. During that time I made various visits in this vacinity. I had the pleasure of visiting an Episcopal church., where there were 800 voices in the choir. Also visited the Y. W. C. A., where they are doing a great work for our people. The Y. M. C. A., is small in membership, but very progressive. I found our people in this section of the country similar to those in the other districts. Some are millionaires, doing business on Wall street while others are very poverty stricken. I had the pleasure of meeting my old friend, Mrs. Walls, a long time resident of Winfield, Kansas and also her sister, Mrs. S. L. Calhone, who was for two years district superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday schools of the Southwestern district of Kansas. These ladies did all in their power to make my visit in New Jersey pleasant and agreeable. I visited in New York and found my old friend, W. M. Menton, who is an accomplished musician, having charge of the orchestra in one of the most prominent colored churches in the city. He was instrumental in making my visit in New York City most pleasant and agreeable. I had the pleasure of attending a lecture by Booker T. Washington at Englewood, N. J. on May 3d. He recommended that the Negro return to the soil. His lecture was brief but instructive. It was opened by two beautiful solos, rendered by Miss Symes, after which the choir of the Presbyterian church gave several numbers. He was introduced by Dr. Willoughby, of Englewood, N. J. He was compelled to make two more speeches that night, so could not remain for a reception, which had been planned for him. A collection was taken and a handsome sum realized for the benefit of his school at Tuskegee Ala. Those on the reception committee were Dr. Willoughby, Mr. Hinton, Mr. Colbs, the tailor, Rev. Wilson Rev. McQuien and others whose names I could not secure for lack of time. I also met Miss Cummings a prominent dressmaker, who was instrumental in making it pleasant during his stay, as likewise were Misses Kiley, Robertson and Callhone. I will close for this time and should you grant me space will endeavor in the near future to send you other items of interest concerning our people. Trusting I will see this in the columns of your esteemed paper, I remain. Very truly yours, J. W. JACKSON. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The Lawrence High school Kewpee's have issued invitations for the formal party, May 22, at the Auditorium. Miss Majorie Malone of Topeka, was a visitor in the city Sunday, May 10, the guest of Mr. Charles Pennell. Mrs. Malone of Topeka, spoke at the Forum at the Warren Street Baptist church, May 10. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Overstreet announce the marriage of their daughter Isabelle to Mr. David Morris of Leadville, May 20, at 2501 Clarkson St. Miss Isabelle Overstreet is a charming young maiden with attractive personality, a sweet disposition and a winsome way and is a great favorite with both the young and old. Miss Overstreet was born in Nicholasville, Ky., and was educated at Lawrence, Kansas. In Denver she has been for nine years a member of and ardent worker in Zion Baptist church, also of the Bible class and church Aid Society, and is always happy doing work for charity. Mr. Morris, a resident of Leadville, Colo., for seven years, a very industrious property owner, received his education in Gunnison, Miss. The wedding will be a quiet and simple affair, only attended by relatives and intimate friends, owing to recent deaths in both families. WICHITA, KANSAS A new world's amateur record for the 120 yard low hurdle was hung up yesterday afternoon at the Arkansas Valley interscholastic meet at Fairmount. When Sol Butler, Hutchinson's crack track man, flashed over the ten 2 1-2 foot bunkers in 14 seconds flat. Four of the six timers caught him in 14 even. The other two caught him in 14 1-3. The world's record for this distance, according to statistics published by Jas. E. Sullivan, secretary of the Amatuer Athletic Union, was 14 2-5, made by J. G. Ellers of New York in 1909. Sol Butler is one of the best all round athletes that has ever flashed about the Fairmount oval. Sol did not exert himself in either the century dash of 220. It is said his athletic prowess has attracted Chicago University mentorsk who believe he will have a chance to place in the try-out for the United States Olympic team. Butler received a hat full of medals from the meet, five gold and one bronze. He received enough cups to fill a suitcase. Butler received five firsts and one fourth. Mr. Brown, a colored boy of Winfield, Kansas, High school, was successful in winning some prizes viz. first place in high jump 5 feet 5 inches. Second place in running and broad jump, 19 feet 9 inches. There were several boys and girls here from Winfield and Hutchinson to witness the track meet. Lawyer Blakemore is winning out in his case in this term of the District court. Mr. Justice Cole and Harry Chinneth, charged with forgery, were paroled without fine. Rev. S. B. Butler pastor of the Calvary Baptist church is going to preach a series of sermons beginning Sunday, May 7. He will preach for his first sermon from the text, "After a Man." He desires that all the members of the church and their friends be present at this occasion. All the public schools of Wichita will have an exhibit of the work of each pupil of every room at the Forum, beginning Wednesday evening, May 13, and lasting until Saturday evening, May 16. The teachers of the colored schools of this city are preparing to have some of the work of their pupils on exhibit and will be pleased to show and explain to you all the details of their work. Lawyer Blakemore, a prominent colored lawyer of our city, has purchased an automobile, no, not a Ford but a Stoddard Dayton and he has taken several of his friends for a ride over the city. Atty. Blakemore, Dr. A. K. Lawrence, Dr. S. T. Bolden and Mr. Thos. Fines made a business trip to Gueda last Tuesday evening in the car. Sargent... and Kincaid Fine Groceries and Meats, Fish, Oysters and Poultry. Both Phones West 781 901-3 N. 10th KANSAS CITY, KAS THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION.— Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St. HAIR—HAIR—HAIR EAST INDIA HAIR MAGIC TAIYLAH The only Hair Oil made in India, and imported to the United States. Guaranteed to promote the growth of the Hair and the functions of the "Sebaceous" glands. Cures dandruff and prevents the hair from falling out. Peasan softening and straight- ting qualities. PRICE $1 00 PER BOTTLE. Mail Orders Promptly Filled. All charges prepaid. Address THE MAST INDIAN HAIR MAGIC AGENCY. 2323 Ogden St. DENVER COL. A. O. RORABAUGH Dry Goods Company EMPORIA, KANSAS. EVERYTHING IN ..Dry Goods.. LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS, MILLINERY, CARPETS AND SHOPS Reliable Merchants at willabel, prince treatment to everyone. Satisfaction or Your Money Back. W. G. ROBINSON, President. R. H. BRADLEY, Cehr. J. E DUNN, V. Pres. H. E COOPER, Aasl. Cahn Total ..... $1,016,618 01 The above is correct. THE DURLAND - FURNITURE Furniture, Pianos, Vi and Re Undertakers an 117-119 WEST SEVENTH STREET. The J. E. Bak THE AND-SAWTELL FURNITURE COMPANY Pianos. Victor Talking Machines and Records. takers and Embalmers. ENTH STREET. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS E. Baker Mer. Co., DURLAND-SAWTELL FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking Machines and Records. Garden City, Kansas. THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GARDEN politely and promptly waited upon no distinction between white and blackness and want. There are good and humility. Those who pay their bills be settled every week or month as they pay promptly as agreed, we decline are white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Thirty Years in the Milling Business... So we think we know how to make having the BEST. The Shelter Mill and Elevator SALINA. "THE ONE PRICE VAN LEEUW "PETTUR MERCHANDISE UP TO DATE High Grade Clothing Furnishings for Me "LADIES SHOES AND B Junction City, Kes. PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they are notly waited upon when they enter our store. We make green white and black people. We appreciate your busi- ere are good and bad eople of all colors in every com- to pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to week or month as the case may be. Those who do not agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they need, rich or poor. E. Baker Mercantile Co. ers in the business... We know how to make GOOD FLOUR. Insist upon having the BEST. Manufactured by Shellabarger and Elevator Company, KANSAS. THE ONE PRICE CASH STORE." LEEUWEN BROS., FOR MERCHANDISE FOR LESS MONEY." UP TO DATE—HIGH GRADE Trade Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Shoes for Men, Boys, Children. SHOES AND HOSIERY A SPECIALTY." City, Kas. - Wagoner, Okla. ECKE'S COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS. 943-945-947 Massachusetts St. 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 eople 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 VAN LEEUWEN BROS., "PETTER MERCHANDISE FOR LESS MONEY." UP-TO-DATE-HIGH GRADE High Grade Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Furnishings for Men, Boys, Children. "LADIES SHOES AND HOSIERY A SPECIALTY." Junction City, Kas. - Wagoner,Okla. BETWEEN TOPEKA — AND — PORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WEB CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeka at 9:00 a.m. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent Phone 371 LAWRENCE. KANSAB. THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE H. T. GEEDER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND BURGEON. PITTSBURG, —— KANSAS Office: 124½ E. Third St. Phones: Office 1475; Res. 1945. —Disenses of Women a Specialty. D.W. HAINER, DRUG61ST. Drugs, Medicines, Palisid, Oils, Telliet and Pancy Articles, Fine Perfumery, Books and Stationery, Cigars, Tobacco and Jelly NYAL'S FAMILY MEDICINES 643 Commercial St. Phone 326. HISPORIA, KAN MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN FURNITURE, RUGS, LINEOLUMS, SHADFES. HARDWARE—in fact Almost Everything. LAWRENCE. KA KANSAB. When in Kansas City and want first class service and a fine place to stop, call on Mrs. Josephine Daven, 317 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS —and want a FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON in Stephens-County, 8 miles Northwest of Hugston. Will trade for Kansas City, Kansas property. Address. (MISS) R A WILLIS 1925 N. 54 St. Kansas City, KS - . matic : * a: aA Le 7 a WHAT NEXT? | 2 a | The Home Natianal Bank Of Arkansas City, Kansas (ESTABLISHED 1998) Capital Stock. ...cseeeees85U,000 WW Surplus (tarned).oes sees THMAD Profits (earned) sere sees 22,663 48 Circulation sseccsesevsess 48,600, 00 Deposits ccscesseeces 06+823,206 GF | Totals ccseceeeeees$10L9,270 22 | We Invite;Your Business 4. HW DENTON, President, GEO D ORMISITON, Vice Pres. W =H. SMITH, Ast Cashier, R A. BROWN, Cashier. * NEGROES ARE TERRORIZED. Whitecappers Reported Active in the Rosebloom Vicinity of Misatssippi. Grenada, Miss.—News has reached here from the most reliable sources that “whitecappers” are terrorizing the Negroes In the Rosebloom Com- munity, 12 mites northwest of this place. Notices are being posted on the doors of the homes of Negro familles that they will be given su many days or so many hours to Izave and if they are found there at the end of the gtace pericd that they will suffer the consequences. Many Negroes have already moved and numerous others are appealing to their white friends for counsel and for protection, Rosebloom, while jn Tallahatchie county, is not far from the Grenada county tine, bat the homes of Negroes in both counties are being posted, Sfreral Negro churches were burned about two sears ago in this section and sundry things have hnp- pened that would Indicate that there are some tn those parts who would Prefer that t he Negroes were milys away, A constable of that district told your correspondent today that pistol shots had been fired into the homes of some Negroes and that ap- peale had been make to him for pro- tection, He was in Grenada today to consult with officers as to what should be done. The larger planters and the business men of Grenada are considerably disturbed about the sit- vation and some steps will be taken to protect unuoffending people, both white and black, e e The New Era Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS, — anu aa “ihe Gieorated “POlar hr, Bear” Flour | % BEST FLOUR for 9 \, aa a Insist on your " vt b Wee Dealer giving you the best == 4 —that is “POLAR REAR.” - N = Other excellent brands are ey “NOXALL and X T. CC." MANUFACTURED BY The New Era Milling Company . Of Wellington, Kans. A Good Plaze to Bank. Capitat Sack $50,00000 #)ne Dollar Starte an Account in Our Savings Department. We Pay Interest on all Savings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PEN- NY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a good place to Bank. aio Lei dal Sart! Aa £. B ROSER, Pres. H. T HARBAUGH, V-Pres. OHAS. P. HANGEN, Cashier G. E. HARBAUGH, Aca’t. Cashier The above article gives a correct status of the condition of race preju- dice that exists toward the colored People in the Southland. To nome extent this policy is outlined by the white man to keep the colored peo- ple subjugated and half-slaved. The white-cappers near Grenada, Miss., are only a small matter comparative- ly speaking, besides the other many outrages committed in the Southern states. They do not hesitate and whenever they can pretend that some imaginary wrong has been committed against some white person, they use that as a cause to rlaughter and out- tage innocent colored people, and-al- though they have always been loyal to the stars and stripes and have A Splendid Opportunity For tnvestrient . Stock For Sale in the Haw Valley Truck Farm Co. (INCORPORATED ) Growers and Shippers of Early Garden Vege- tables, Sweet Potato Plants, Tomato, Pep- per and Cabbage Plants, Potatoes and Watermelons. : QGeferences: Commercial National Bank, Independence, Kannan Commercial National Bank, Kannan City, Kansan. (Rev. J 2. Rsaardaos, President, Rav. W. A Bowran, Vice-President, Re, A. B. Jacksi-, Tremaurer, OFFICERS AND DIRBCTORS— H.P, Raing, Secretary and Manager, learge McNeal, Assistant Secretary, J.C Branch, Assistant Manager, Nek Chiles, Asattor, (CF Bradley, Attorney. General Otmees: 117 West Sixth Stecei—Il. [. EWING, Manager. Agenta: J PF. MAYNARD, 2330 Vire Street, Bell Phone Fant 2330. REV. G, T. MOSBY, 2194 Highland Avenue. | DR. W, ROGER RUSSELL, @ s mn | DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Sathsfaction 832 Kaneas Avenue, - Phone S49. —————— OFFICE HOURS: Fam to 12 a, 2p om to 5:30 pm 7 p.m. to B:30 p.m. Sunday by Appointment ORM. L ROS 3 Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office and Residence 720 Kansas Ave., Rooms 5 and 6, PHONE 3987, Catalogue of the Free! Free! Freetisersiic ct AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAIR q y ee Lae ai“ hey oN ron uy We are the largest dealers in Cre- | Ne La ole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the | ne pound; Electric Combs, Ete., in this or oe Mm country We show « larger variety a 1 8 = re of styles and sell more Fine Creole ¥ ed Faam Wigs than eny other manufacturer tn a) re ef the United States. aid Write for ccatalogue. IT IS FREE SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO., P.O. Box 298 Shrevepect, La, 29 Inch Creole Switchen 25¢ Ewch; 24 fnch 30c Kach, Ut™ee hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 3 te 6 Bell phone 901, MW. THADDEUS P, MARTIN Uhysieion *ad Surgeon 832 K» ases Ave, Reaence: 3°26 Buchanan 3. Renié ace phones; sell 901-2, Ind 28A9 Re re DOR J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon Examining Physirian of the Knigh and ° Aire of Protection Special attention to Miccanse of «Women and Private Diseases.. Ofhce and Residence, 327 Madison St. Ball phone 108 Both phones 774, Res, Bell eo OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. BD Physician aad Surgeon. ° ‘ice 384 Keneae Ave., over Gthler’. Drug Store, srroas from Three Hotel Cals Anavored Day and Night, Residence; 1536 Van Barew & | Ste Edanabrerr ikon Grocery and Meat Market Cheapest and Best Place in City Trade 502-504 WEST TENTH AVE. PHONE 340 Firet Clage Accommodations. Het and Cold Baths, . Fifth St. Hotel, Mrs. 3. W. PROWELL, Prop. Show Troupes A Specialty, Electric Lights. ® East Fifth St, _ Phone Maia soso, never betrayed @ trust, they are without protection under it and the authorities sanction such outrages by their sitence and failurue to act or attempt to put a atop to them. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS, Jesse James and family Sundayed here, with Flora Bradley, Rev. Gentry of Topeka, and ten other members of his church, were here Sunday and had foot washing, A few from here attended the s0- cial in Paxico Saturday night. School was out the fifteenth, Gladys and Ethel Wallace spent Saturady and Sunday in Paxico visite ing their aunt, Mrs. ©, Martin and Edith Walls. Mr. nd Mrs, Henry Davis of Mc« Farland, Sundayed with Thomas Bol- ton and family, Mrs. M. Wallace and Mra, H. Oli- ver Sundayed in Alma, at Mrs. Wal- lace’s home one mile west of Alma, Lee Bradley and Pintos Wallace were in Utchison a few days last week, —_—_—. HUTCHINSON. KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Owens enter- ‘tained with p six course dinner last Sunday, in honor of Mrs. E, 1, Brooks ‘Who will leave the city, The house was beautifully decorated In red and white, with center piece of red and white carnations. The evening was plearently spent and all left deglar- ing Mrs. Owens an ideal hostess. Rey. J. C. Rogers, pastor of the Second Baptist church, preached a beautiful sermon Sunday morning, which was mother's day. The church was decorated with cut flowera and potted plants, Rey. J. N. Stokes of Pratt, preach- ed two very good and inspiring ser. mons Wednesday and ‘Thursday nights of last weew, at the Baptist church. CHANUTE, KANSAS. ¥he young lady that was shot | thou accident by the little 8 year old son of Mr. and Mra. B. MeCor- mick, ts improving nicely and Is able to sit up this week. . The members of the A. M. E church are busy preparing for the District Conference, which is to be held in June. Misa Cleo Williams and mother spent Saturday afternoon in the city visiting with Mra. L. C. M'Cullough and Miss Beulah Gaston on their way to Tole. Quite a large number or young people from here attended the base ball game in Iola, Mr, Nelson Howard left Tuesday afternoon for Springneld, Mo., where he Intends to make his future home. We are very sorry to lose Mr, How- ard, as he js such a jolly young man. The New Hope Baptist Mission Circle met at the home of Rev. [. F, Hammonds. A very pleasant after. noon was spent after which u deli- clous tuncheon was served, Mr. W. Brown is improving his yome on S. Central Ave. Mrs, Mary Johnson has returned ro Vinita, Ohta, after a long stay in Chanute. Mr, George Evans a very promi- neit sounsy colored citizen of this city, is rejoicing over his prize of 125, whith he won in his wrestling natch with Tubo, the famous Jap- nese wrentler at the Headhic Thea- tre, (After wrestling with three of the best wrestlera in town the night before, Mr, Evans was the only man able to hold him down for twenty minuter, Mrs. M, Gaston made a shot trip lo Humbolt Sunday, to visit Grandma Jones, who ix very all, The A, ME. church Sewing Cire ‘le met at the home of Mis, M, Gas. on, A very enjovahle meeting wus reported, after which a defightful hree course luncheon waa served Miss Beulah was hostess, Every one ia busy muking rendy or the grand rally which Is to bef! eld at the A. M, E. church Sunday, |} fuy 17, Everything looks fair and] ve hope for a good success, { The bosket meeting held by the A, {i 1, FE. church Sunday war quite al: uecesr, Rev, Green of Iola, preach- d quite un able sermon Sunday |; fternoon. I PITTSBURG, KANSAS, The Junior Aid meeta at the resi- dence of Miss G, Foster Friday. The Aid Society meets at the home of Mre, A, No Wright next Thurs. day evening, Mra, W. A, Dismuke {seriously iN at this writing, The Mite Missioiry Society con. vened at the A, M, E, church today, There wax a social given by the pastor, Rev, J. A, Rroadnax Fri- day evening, SALINA, RANSAS. Mra, Bess Ray was guest of Mr, und Mrs, Harrison Campbell, Mrs, Earnest Brown served a four course dinner in honor of Mrs. Ray of Empaila, Mra. Rebecca Jones, District Most W. H. Sta io WS cecccs eece Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Stoves, Pictures, Etc, F Ones toe tie eae ere ee UPNitU | — {rte month of March, We have 4 oale.. Glimirancse YOUR CKEDIT IS GOOD HERE, 49, KANSAS AVENUR PHONE 1724, ° NE . « AT YOUR DOOR. . Phone or Mail Your Orders, A wire from our slore to your home connects us 80 closely that vou practically have « drug store right at your door, Phone your order and if you are in the city, the goods will be delivercd promptly by messenger If you live on agrural route you will Receive Goods by Parcel Post by nest mail. When you want drags of quality at common drag prkes, remember your phone, our store, and our quick, free delivery. T. W. CARLIN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST, Phone 16. Salina, Kansas C. H. CAMPBELL, Midland Meat Market All Kinds of Meat at the Best Prices. Via LE WEY na eee TAYE LLY TE iy 4 i ; f Ue [3s f a Se F is F G Nek i . 5 @ a 7 A bade Y bo. y ¢ ‘@e A ae my crear “The Billion Babtle Soap” oe y é 5 a woms P Dy C stal ee, f Y if y R te Ue a ty, LEG AY Dp % The big white cake ip 7] es Ui, thattakes awaythe 259 9 ay y nn] Monday gloom. oe a Z my ] {t saves > ; 7 ; time, patience and ae a 3 rf on clothes. a 5 yp” 5c a Cake i \ B q at any reliable grecer’s I * Vi , PEET BROS. MFG CO. waa \\\f og i f al, Kansas City. A Fe ay, , Ss el? Aa Yn re = j A iad La i rin eas 4 Gj (nr ae He amas ” Ue. Noble Governor, visited Salinu House- hold of Ruth Friday evering, After business phe Lodge gave a reception in honor of Mra. Jones. A lovely four course luncheon was served, The tables were beautifutly decorated with red and white roses, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Parker are the parents of a baby boy, born Muy 16, Mother and babe are doing nicely. Mra. Lillian Smith epent a weeh in Topeka, She also turned out with the Household of Ruth, Mrs, Minnie Eliza In the guest of her mother, Mrs, David Stelle, | Mins Hattie Alexander wan culled home on account of the Illness of her brother, Mrs. Alfred Young wan the guest, EE Hot Days Are Here! For Cooling, Refreshing and Invigorating Beverages just go acrosx 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 Sate, DRY DALB, —— MISSOURI Rot hh aed Joe SEN AMS ap ire eT Ades of her mother, Mra, Philip Haynes, Mrs. Will Gordon, who has been very sick is able to be up agaia, OE ; arms.... q For Negroes. Colored men, why oot buy = farm in @ land where a man ie a rmeaa, where ONE crop will pey for yous farm. I can sell you s farm in Logas sovnty, Kansas, PRICES FROM BI TO $20 per s:re; easy terms, good coll, best climate. [f you mean pasb" vue, write S. E. CAREY, Alterney at Law, Ressel! Spriega, Cances, A BARGAIN, *ORTY ACRES of good weet Pp- tatoe and watermelon land. cated foar miles from Topeka FOR SALB. This land will‘produce fram 160 ts ) bushels of potatoes per acre and fram $7560 ta $100.00 worth of mele ona per acre, Address, THE PLAINDEALER, --- The Topeka Plaindealer Established in 1894. Entered 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. In all the great army of the unemployed throughout the United States, do you know of any Negro I. W. W.'s? Are there any Socialists or persons of anarchistic symtoms? There are over ten millions of our race in America and not a single one can be found with any of the above tendencies. We have over five hundred newspapers and 1000 periodicals, many of which we receive at this office. They are representative papers—a credit to any people or race of people. They reflect the intellectual power of the Negro. In not a single one of these papers have we ever read one line favoring anything but an honest, equal chance to make a living. How many Negroes do you find tramping, begging and "mooching" off the public? The Negro has come to a recognition of his ability to labor and earn for himself a competency. Since his freedom he has been self-supporting, rarely drawing upon the charity of his more favored white brother. He gives to our institutions of public charities but little trouble. He wants no division of the property of others, nor desire to trespass upon the rights and privileges of the people. He only prays for a fair show and an equal chance in the struggle for existence. This, the country he made, and for which he fought, grants it to the peons of Mexico, the scum of Italy and the offscourings of Greece. The blackest, most lousy, flithy and degraded of either of the above races are permitted to ride in cars which the Negro dare not enter, no difference how cleanly he may be dressed. It is a well known fact that the Negro will go hungry that he may be able to dress well, and dress clean, and he always tries to behave himself. Why discriminate against him? Who will answer? Exhibition at the Forum a Phenomenal Success. There were more than 30,000 people visited the exhibit at the Forum on last Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week. There were numerous specimens of the work of all of the pupils from the different departments and in fact each room of every school in the city. The colored schools had their exhibits in the north end of the arena, and we want to tell you right now, if you ever felt proud of your race and rejoiced to know that you were a member of the Negro race, this is one of the times that you could relate to the splendid workmanship of the pupils with pride and dignity, and I will say concretely without fear of contradiction, that the work of the colored schools measured up to the standard and if not surpassed the work of the white schools, and we are looking forward to greater achievements next year at the annual school exhibition. The following teachers were elected for the next school year; Misses Laura Edwards, Pansy Cox, Anna Smith, Virginia Elliott, Gertrude Owens, Virgin Frierson, Georgia Penny, Edna Schweich, L. Rawles, Myrtle Hurst, Mattie Scott, Lois Wilson, Ernestine Whitman, Prof. R. Brown, Profs. E. M. Barnes, F. C. West, Dr. F. L. Barnett. EDDIE SAVOY "OFFICIATES." Veteran Negro Messenger Delivers Passports for Third Time. Washington, D. C.—When Eddie Savoy the veteran-Negro Messenger at the state department, delivered Mexican Charge Algara his pass ports he performed that highly responsible mission for the third time since he came to the department in Hamilton. Fish's day, forty-four years ago. Mr. Algara departed for Toronto, Canada. His service as in others, Savoy was enjoined to "bring back written evidence" of a safe receipt by the diplomat. He returned to the department with WICHITA, KANSAS. Charge' Algara's autograph endorsement on the wrapper which had contained the passports. This the messenger will file away with scores of other souvenirs of his long association with the state department. Savoy, who has seated diplomats at banquets, arranged them solemnly with due regard to precedence at state funerals, and looked after their proper placing at all kinds of functions for more than a generation, first delivered passports to Sir Lionel Sackville-West, the British minister, who displeased President Cleveland toward the close of his administration by interference in American politics. His second mission was performed sixteen years ago when he carried to the Spanish legation here the passports that gave Minister Luis Poloy Bernaba a safe exit from the United States upon the declaration of war with Spain. Among the diplomats at the state department as everybody calls it, it known as the Alba and Omega of the Spanish war, for at its inclusion he accompanied the peace commissioners to Paris and melted the wax with which the peace treaty was sealed. On Sunday, May 10th, we were blest to have with us Mr. Daniel S. Malekelbu, a native African of the Yao Tribe, born in Cluradzula Blantyre, British Central, Africa. He addressed a large audience in the eve ning and sang in the African tongue and his visit here was of interest. The church gave him a splendid collection. On Monday night he lectured and showed the curious habits of Africa. Although the weather had grown somewhat wintry, a great crowd awaited his arrival. He is perusing the medical course at Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn. On Tuesday morning he visited the white schools, accompanied by Mrs. A. B. Cheek, the correspondent, and heard several classes in history and geography, after which an hour was set apart for him to address several grades in Central High school He sang and then gave them a brief talk on Africa and told of customs of the African people. The principal and teachers together with the student body enjoyed his remarks, and extended to him an invitation to return and they would welcome him with gladness. He left Tuesday, the 12th for Kansas City. The correspondent is able to walk now, after being in. for several days with a dreadful dog bite. The Sewing Circle met May 15 at the home of Mrs. Mary Banks on Iowa street. Quite a large crowd attended. The afternoon was spent in sewing and cutting. A two course luncheon was served. Mrs. Banks proved herself to be a master of the situation. The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. John Miller, May 22. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Suggs, a prosperous farmer and wife, entertained at dinner May 17th, Mr. and Mrs. Gamble and granddaughter, Rev. J. R. Richey and wife. May Powers Richey, Alexander P. Richey and Mrs. A. B. Cheek. The Literary Society gave their closing program for the season, Wednesday, May 13. Quite an interesting program was had. The 4th Sunday in May is set aside for a big rally at the Second Baptist church, Rev. M. J. Smith, pastor. All are cordially invited. An interesting program will be rendered. Rev. Lewis of the A. M. E. church will speak. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lewis are domiciled at 115 12-2 N. Main street. Mrs. Courtney, Miss Johnson and Guines are new arrivals in the city. They have rented flats at the foot of 9th street. Mr. E. T. Haper and wife are expecting to locate in Sioux Falls. These young people have recently married and well educated and will no doubt make good. Mrs. James Allen, whose leg was broken last month is some better and able to be out again. Mr. Ernest Shaleri, with Brown and Soeger printing Co., is making good. He impets to build a handsome residence this summer. Theo. Sorrell of Des Moines is working at the Palace Barber shop "Teddy" has won the boss. It is reported that thirty colored will be employed on the street paving pang this summer. Some have come from Omaha already, and will remain and others will come from Kansas city. An effort is being made to get a mission started for the colored people of Sioux Falls. A building has been seured and next Sunday will be the first meeting. Mr. Geo. W. Tramwell is doing good business at the Minnehaha shop. George is preparing to build a home and settle for good, in Sioux HIAWAITHA. KANSAS. SIOUX FALLS. S. D. THE MISSING MARY WILSON Candidate for Sheriff of Leavenworth Co., on Democratic Ticket Democratic Primaries Aug. 4, 1914. Metropolitan St. Ry. Kansas City, Mo., THE METROPOLITAN STREET RAILWAY COMPY 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. 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. Wright shop, is repairing his home on the south side. It will be a two story modern building. Mrs. Sam Northern who was on the pick list, is improved. PARSONS, KANSAS. Miss Coriide Bradley, charmingly entertained, is a good diner Sun- afternoon was spent and the guests departed declaring Miss Bradley an ideal hostess. Mrs. Riley of Panther Creek, Okla., is the guest-of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Diggs. The Jewel Art Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. L. Butler. Miss Zephyr Coffee has resigned her position here, to accept another in Kansas City. Her many friends regret to know she will not be with us another year. Miss Leah Bridgewater has returned home from Oklahoma, where she has been teaching the past year. Mr. Nick Chiles was a pleasant visitor in our city. Mr. Lewis Lowe is quite ill at his residence on South 20th street. Mrs. Pelora Ballinger expected to go to Claremore, Okla., this week, for her health but was detained on account of the illness of her son. Mr. Henry Peterson died in Peoria, Ill., and was brought here bor burial. The funeral was held at Mt. Pleasant church Sunday afternoon. Miss Estella Foster is rapidly improving from her recent illness. GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE CLOSES. George R. Smtih College, Sedalia, Mo., closed a very successful year on May 13th. The commencement event proved interesting and attractive, and there was a large attendance of visitors, many of them from out of town. The music department, under the direction of Miss Minniola Jackson, furnished excellent music, and gave a fine concert on Tuesday night, May 12. Baccalaureate Sunday was especially memorable. Dr. S. B. Campbell of Springfield, Mo., delivered the baccalaureate sermon in the morning, and Rev. W. A. Bohanan of Butler, Mo., the annual sermon in the afternoon, and Dr. W. C. Ellis of Sedalia and Dr. A. H. Higgs of Fayette, Mo., made stirring speeches at night. The Departments of Domestic Science and Art gave splendid exhibits of their work on commencement day, and the reception in the afternoon was well attended. The commencement exercises on Wednesday night, May 13, were a fitting climax to the weeks' doings. Dr. C. B. Spencer of Kansas City, Mo., editor of the Central Christian Advocate, delivered a masterful address to a crowded house, which was followed by the award of diplomas to the graduates, who numbered about twenty. Mrs. S. E. Cotton, the daughter of the late General George R. Smith, after whom the College is named, occupied an honorary place on the platform, and fitting allusions were made to her part in the founding of the school twenty years ago. Many of those who were present commented favorably on the new electric lighting of the Chapel and considered the lamps a great improvement. Extensive repairs are now being made on the roof and other improvements and repairs are planned for the summer. CORNER STONE LAYING OF Y. M. C. A. BUILDING—PASEO BRANCH. To Be a Brilliant Affair—Epoch in the History of the Negroes of Kansas City—Ten Thousand Spectators to be Present. The corner stone laying of the Paseo Department of the Kansas City Young Men's Christian Association will take place Sunday, May 31, at 3:30 p. m. This building fully equipped* will cost $100,000. It will be the largest building west of Chicago for the exclusive use of Negroes. Hundreds of men will make up the grand pageant consisting of the uniform ranks of the Odd Fellows, U. B. F., K. of P. Knights of Tabot, Hod carriers and other prominent Lodges and organizations. The following program will be rendered: March of organizations terminating at the Y. M. C. A. building. Three bands will furnish the music. Invocation. Opening address—Ex-Mayor H. M. Beardsley, president Y. M. C. A. Address—Dr. J. E. Mooreland, Washington, D. C. International Secretary. Short addresses by— P. G. M., B. K. Bruce of the U. B. F. C. G. M., A. R. Chinn of the Knights of Tabor. D. G. M., R. D., Brown and G. M. Dorsey, Green of the Odd Fellows. G. G. A. W. Lloyd and Brig. Gen. W. H. Butler of the Knights of Pythias. G. N. Grisham and Edward Ross and others. Laying the corner stone by K. T. Coles! Lodge. Paying of subscriptions and collections. Exhibitions from various parts of Kansas and Missouri will bring vast crowds to Kansas City. Baughman Bros. ICE CREAM FACTORY, 23rd and Lincoln Streets TOPEKA, KANSAS. Telephone 3640. ARTIFICIALLY COLORED AND FLAVORED. 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, PULLEYS, SHAFTING, HANGERS AND OTHER SUPPLIES. Telephone Home 639 Main. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI VISIT... "Kentucky" Theatre The Old MRS. M. R. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. 1702 East Twelfth Street. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. FIRSE CLASS PHOTO PLAYS. REELS CHANGE DAILY. ...THESE GOOD NEW PIANOS... 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, made to sell Piano when you can get a good one. There is variety in price to suit every purse. J.W. Jenkins Sons' Music Co. JENKINS' STORES in Kansas City, Mo., Joplin, Mo., Kansas City, Kans., Hutchinson, Kans., Independenterdee, Kans., Atchison, Kans., Safina, Kans., St. Joseph, Mo., Bartlesville, Okla., Muskogee, Okla., Oklahoma City, Okla., Tulsa, Okla., Ft. Smith, Ark. Season Now Open. At Claremore, Okla., for the Radium Water Baths. Do FAME are co penda Piano they quality lowes Don't buy the unknown, cheap, m a good one. There is variety in pri WALDEMAR. A saving to you of $75 to $100. A marvelous bar- grain at this very low price. 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 $51000. This is a fact. Our price is a big saving to you. LUDWIG. $400 has been received for this great Piano very often in other parts of the country. You know the Ludwig, and perhaps J. W. Jenkins S JENKINS' STORES in Kansas C Kans., Hutchinson, Kans., Indeperde Kans., St. Joseph, Mo., Bartlesville, City, Okla., Tulsa, Okla., Ft. Smith, Season No At Claremore, Radium Wa 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. Roddin, Coffeyville, Kanaa, Mrs.' Russell, Taft, Okla. Mrs. Cheatham, Hartaborn, Okla. Mr. Smith, Claremont, Okla. Mr. Emanuel Rue, Chickashaw, Okla. Mr. Goodwin, Amorilla, Texas, Mrs. Lucy Bean, Pernola, Okla. Mr. August Rebeijns, Natzihlenbaa, Lau. Mr. Washy, Burles, Tulsa, Okla. Mrs. Fajar, Borga, Okla. Mrs. Reedy Hargsham, We are prepared to care for a kind of treatment this season. When have friends in other states who have reought this self same Piano at $160 more than our low Jenks' Piano price. KURTZMANN. Just compare this Piano $325 with its 65 years' past proud perfect performance. We find this Piano sold in some other cities regularly at $425. Here again our price of $325 is positively lower in the United States. Everybody knows the fine old Kurtzmann. VOSE. Another seasoned, true, $360 tried, universally known, Piano. Been on the market 33 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 I lunos at lowest prices. Come in or Wilte ons' Music Co. ity, Mo., Joplin, Mo., Kansas City, ce, Kans., Atchison, Kans., Safina, Okla., Muskogee, Okla., Oklahoma Arh. Now Open. Okla., for the ater Baths. 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 looking fine. Happy home can then be prepared when our pain goes, and make a mansion in that hirsute 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 best, looking well? Bath Roof and Board, and what? BRUSTER MORRISON, Bath Mrs. Dennis Ray, 82. Clay street, is still ill at her home. Prescriptions carefully compounded at the People's Drug Store. Mr. P. W. Washam, who has been at Junction City for some time, is again in the city. Physicians' prescriptions carefully prepared at the People's Drug store, 404 Kansas Ave. Phone 788. Mr. Wm. Baker of Junction City was a visitor in the city last Friday and made this office a pleasant call. Mrs. George, K. Williams of Kansas City, Kansas, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Chiles. Mrs. B. McCord of Creston Okla., spent a week in the city, guest of her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tutt, 911 N. Western Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Penix are here from St. Louis, visiting their mother, Mrs. C. Moss, on 15th and Washington streets. Rev. David Williams, the blind evangelist, is in the city again and preached at the Third Baptist church last night to a fine congregation. Miss Daisy Stonestreet, little Miss Bernice Stonestreet and Miss Eva McAdoo were the guests for a few days last week of the former's aunt, Miss Farinda Crouch of Lawrence. The Miles Blanche and Claudia Quarles of Kansas City were guests of Mrs. Geo. Jones last week on E. Eighth street. They spent Sunday as the guests of Miss Corline Jones. Presiding Elder J. W. Wilson of the Topeka District of the A. M. E. church, is reported very low at his home in Kansas City, and his many friends in Topeka hope for his complete recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey W. Scott left last Sunday for Kingfisher, Okla., on a visit to Mr. Scott's father. Mr. Geo. Scott, who is, in poor health. They will visit in Wichita, Kans., and in other places in Oklahoma. David B. Chiles will have space No. 1 at the Auditorium this year. This is where he will conduct his watermelon stand and also other fruits and vegetables will be sold. Don't forget the date, June 1, 1914. Mrs. H. Waters on Line street, was burned very badly while getting dinner one day last week. Mrs. Waters is much better at this writing and we sincerely hope she will soon recover. THE BEST.—Six Room Modern house in Topelan—$2100. This elegant property at 1401 Jackson St., can be bought on terms. See State House or 928 College Avenue. Mrs. Bowers of Lawrence, Kans, is in the city under the care of Dr. Paine, the eye specialist. Mrs. Bowers underwent an operation for her eye and is doing nicely. While in the city she is the guest of Mrs. Williams, 942 College Avenue. News comes to this office of the serious illness of Mrs. Joe Phelps at El Reno, Oka., where she has been visiting. She has been critically ill for the past three weeks and at the last news from there she was but little improved. Her many friends in Topeka are praying for her speedy and complete recovery. Mrs. Jamison and her little children entertained at the Third Street Baptist church Tuesday evening, May 19. Never have we enjoyed such a splendid program as we given by such small children. We must say that Mrs. Jamison has taken these children well trained both mentally and physically. Rev. Ggo W. Harts, a former resident of this city, but now living at Los Angeles...Calif., who has been touring the East and South for the past six or seven months, arrived in the city last week on route home. He prepared all day, Sunday at the Second, 4th, St. I. Baptist church to large congregations. Collection for the day, 125. On Wednesday he addressed a good audience at the Third Baptist church and last night he discoursed to the congregation at the Second Baptist church. Rev. Ggo W. Henry pastor. "My Heart Is Cured; It Never Troubles Me Any More— I am thankful I saw your advertisement of Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy Before I began taking it I had heart trouble very bad I am glad to report that I am now in very good health, after following your advice as to the use of the Heart Remedy." Mrs. Annie Parron, Topeka, Kan. Are you careful of your heart, and are you sure it is as strong as it should be? Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy steadies the heart action and enables it to recover its strength after exhaustion caused by over-work, worry, shock or strain. If the first bottle fails to benefit your druggist will return your money. For sale at all drug stores. Ice cream sodas, confectionery, etc., at People's Drug Store. Special low prices on hair goods. Hair straightening, 25c, Hair Switches, 89c, Mrs. A. O. McClelland, 113 West 10th St., Phone 4484 Black. The Municipal Welfare League of the East Side will hold a public meeting, at the Third Baptita church next Monday night, May 25, and a nice program has been arranged for the occasion. Prof. S. G. Watkins will be present and will explain the difference between the Republican and Progressive parties. You are cordially invited to be present. --- The intermediate class of the Kansas City General Hospital Training school is planning a reception for the graduating class tomorrow, May 23, at the studio of Madam Overall, and a very pleasant time is anticipated by those who expect to attend this grandly arranged function. Officers: Miss Florence Hopkins, President; Miss Lentha Hargrove, Secretary; and Miss Georgia Hall, Treasurer. The Coronation Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Geo. Yose, 1306 Quincy street. The club was called to order by the vice president, Mrs. Emma Wellington. A dainty lunch was served. After the regular routine business the club adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Frank Kelly, 1333 Jackson street. Mrs. Clinkscale and Mrs. Woods were welcome visitors at the club. They made interesting talks, which were highly appreciated. AT REST—Mrs. Grace Seals. beloved wife of Mr. Wm. Seals, brother of Officer Samuel Jones, departed this life last Thursday, May 14, at the home of her parents at Dover, Okla., where she had gone about a month ago. The funeral was held at that place last Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Her death was a surprise to her many friends here. She leaves to mourn her death a loving, kind husband, two sweet children, a dear mother, father, five sisters, two brothers, other relatives and a host of friends. --- Mrs. George Tutt and Mrs. L. Lyman were hostesses at an informal affair on Thursday evening of last week at the residence of the former, 911 Western avenue in honor of their cousin, Mrs. B. McCord of Creston, Okla. It was one of those delightful affairs of the season. The table was attractively decorated with garden flowers and hand-painted china. Mr. Henry Smith was master of ceremonies. Covers were laid for twenty, including Mrs. B. McCord, Mr. and Mrs. G. Cornish, Miss L. Perkins, Mr. L. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Grisson, Mrs. S. McCord, Mrs. J. McCord, Miss Sadie Warfield, Mr. and Mrs. B. Bell, Mr. McKinley Warfield, Mrs. J. Barker, Mr. Jesse McCord of Creston, Okla., and Mrs. S. Frazier. A TRIP AROUND THE WORLD. The trip around the world will take place May 29, in automobiles. this will be one of the grandest affairs ever taken place. Automobiles will be lined up at the church at 7:30 and will continue until 11 a'clock. This trip will only cost you 25 cents the round trip. You will be served free at all stations, but America. The first station will be America, second will be Mexico, third will be Japan, fourth will be China, fifth will be Iceland. Everybody come and take this trip around the world for only 25 cents. Benefit of the rally of the Second Baptist church, Srd and Quincy. There will be one of the best Children's concerts of the season, May 19th. Mothers cone and enjoy an evening of real pleasure by hearing this children. Second Baptist church, 3rd and Quincy. Admission 10 p.m. There will also be a chicken dinner served the same day, beginning at 11 o'clock and lasting all afternoon. Please come and help me簿 of the rally. REV. I. C. NICHOLSON CONGRATULATED AND APPRECIATED BY MINISTERIAL LEAGUE. In view of the fact that the Rev. I. C. Nicholson, pastor of Calvary Presbyterian church, and president of the Ministerial League of Topeka, Kansas, has been elected by the Topeka Presbytery to lead the delegation of said Presbytery to the General Assembly, to convene at Chicago, May 21, 1914: We, the members of the Ministerial League, take this method of extending to the Rev. Mr. Nicholson our hearty congratulations on account of the high esteem in which he is held by the able and broad-hearted ministers and members of the Topeka Presbytery, and on account of the high honor conferred We wish further to express our hearty and sincere appreciation of the excellent work he has done for eight years in this city, for the uplift of humanity and the development of the kingdom of Christ. Always a thoughtful student of men and things, the Rev. Mr. Nicholson is eminently qualified for high service in his church, and we feel sure that we voice the sentiment of all who have had the pleasure of contact with this broad-hearted gentleman and servant of the Master, when we, from the bottom of our hearts, extend to him our sincere appreciation and best wishes. Special Committee: They are a groupe of the best talent that could be gathered together and have formed a company and will exhibit at the city park for the first time on Monday and Tuesday evenings if the weather is favorable. Mr. O. D. Crumwell, a man of many years experience in the theatrical business has spared time nor money to make it one of the best things ever staged in Topela. Remember the date, Saturday May 23d and Monday, May 25 will be the opening. One good reel of high-class motion pictures will be shown in connection. Air Dome, at City park. Turn out and encourage them in their first attempt and at the same time get your money's worth. Fresh stock of pure drugs at the People's Drug Store, 404 Kansas Av. Gladys the little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T. P. Martin is ill at her home on Buchanan street. Ollie Madison, the hatter, has returned from Kansas City where he purchased fishing tackle, tents, and other supplies to be used on the Oglesvie fishing trip, at which time the moton boat, "Oglesvie" will be launched Mr. Madison is managing the affair for Mr. Oglesvie, but as yet has not given a definite answer as to the exact location of the battle ground. The New Southside Cafe and Restaurant at 1027 Kansas avenue is one of the neatest places ever opened in Topeka for the accommodation of colored people. Swell Mission furniture, tables for ladies and a grill room for the gents who prefer dining in their shirt sleeves, or those who feel that their working apparel would be distasteful to those who occupy seats at the tables. Nifty, eh! And then they certainly do that which our people like—cook good and feed well. "The Old Reliable!" Mrs. McClelland, ```markdown ``` Uneared for Hair cannot be beautiful. There is no part of the human makeup so revengeful as the hair. It cries out "Look at me; care for me or I will disgrace you. Treat me with consideration and I will be a glory to you." No matter how short the hair may be it can be made long by using McClelland's Hair Grower. Price Twenty-five Cents Scalp Treatment Free Hair Straightening ..... 25c Hair Shampoo ..... 25c Sale on Hair Goods—Any Switch 39c Special attention to out-of-lown orders To the Baptists of Kansas The State Sunday School Convention will meet with the Topeka Industrial Institute, Topeka, Kahsas June 24 to 26th. We trust that each school in the state will be represented either by delegate or by letter. The facilities for entertaining all who come are the best we have had, beautiful buildings, good water and the promenade grounds are just fine. It is our hope to raise $700 00 this session for State missions. Our Missionary pastor's fund is very much in need of help, also the Sunflower Home at Lawrence is calling upon us for assistance. The program will be one of the best we have had. We hope to have with us Mr. A. C. Powler of Texas who is authority on young people's organizations, upon living subjects We wish that it was possible to have all our young Christian workers to hear him. You are requested to send the name of your delegate to the corresponding secretary as soon as you hold your election. If you cannot send a messenger, please send $5.00 or as much as you can, for the work. MRS. J. L. HARPER, Cor. Sec. 539 N. Watee St., Wichita, Kans PAOLA KANSAS The Daisy Art and Study Club met with Mrs. Alex Strother on S. Silver street, Saturday afternoon May 16. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in needle work, music and conversation. A cainty two course luncheon was served and each member departed, declaring Mrs. Strother an ideal hostess. The A. M. E. church has been wired with electricity. The parsonage is being re-papered and overhauled. Mrs. G. W. Lowry was called to Butler, Mo., last Thursday, owing to the death of her step-mother. Mrs. Lowry brought her father home with her. The public schools close here this week. Prof. G. W. Lowry and Miss Daisy Peak were re-elected as teachers May 11, for the ensuing year. LAWRENCE. KANSAS. Mr. Robins, a K. U. student, gave his graduating recital Friday, May 8, at the Warren Street Baptist church. He was assisted by Miss Mattie Miller, pianist and Mrs. Mable Dimey, soprano. The recital was worth hearing and was enjoyed by a large audience. Queen Esther Circle royally entertained by Dr. F. D. G. Hawley. The evening was spent in sewing. An elaborate two course luncheon was served and the guests departed, declaring the evening well spent. L. H. S. produces six graduates this year. We wish them all much success through life. Mrs. China Jackson entertained with a beautiful birthday party, in honor of her daughter, Marie's 10th birthday. About twenty little folks enjoyed the afternoon playing games. A two course lunch was served and all departed wishing little Marie many more birthdays. Mrs. S. F. Malone and daughter Majorie, of Topka, spent Sunday in Lawrence, guests of Mrs. Dora Prather. Mrs. Malone of Topeka, organized a Cenic League of St. Luke A. M. E. church, last week. The club has twenty members and officers were elected. Miss Gladys Anderson has the honor of standing second on the graduating program of L. H. S. as an honor student in all subjects. Mrs. Benjamin Johnson and Mrs. Mayme Barker Webster of Kansas City, Mo., Miss Delcenn Barker of Liberty, Mo., and Miss Agnes Wheatley of St. Joe Mo., sent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Smothers. Misses Inez Jeans and Fanny Rose of Independence, Mo., sent the week end with Mrs. James Bowers. Mrs. James Bowers very delightfully entertained at whist, Saturday May 19 for Misses Inez Jeans and Fanny Rose of Independence, Mo. Miss Bowers was assisted by Miss Milissa' McPike. Mrs. Mayme Smothers entertained at which for Miazes Inez Jean and Fanny Rose of Independence Mo. A very delightful time, was enjoyed. Mia. Gladys Carle of Kansas City, Mo., spent a few days in the city with her parents, Mr., and Mrs. Ollie Bradford. Mr. Charles Brown spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss Dora Gray. The little Misses Dorothy and Marie Lillard of Kensington Crest, We spent a few days in the city last week, the guest of their grand son. ents, Mr. and Mrs. David McCloud The Queen Esther Girls of the Warren Street Baptist church were felightfully entertained last Tuesday evening by Dr. F. D. G. Harvey, King Esthet, at his home, 1230 Conn. street. ABILENE, KANSAS. Mrs. Jennie Depriest of Manhattan, was the guest of Miss Amelia Holford Sunday. The A. M. E. church had a rally Sunday, which was well attended, conducted by their pastor, Rev. Wilson. They raised a nice little sum Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Warder and family of Junction City, are visiting relatives and friends here. Rev. W. F. Warder preached at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday. Rev. C. P. Morrow, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, organized three clubs Monday. They all seem to be very interested and are making efforts to do good work. Mrs. M. Gibson is on the sick list this week. Horrow, pastor of the list church, organized Sunday. They all seem treated and are making good work, son is on the sick list KANSAS. Rev. T. W. Green H building porches on the Every one is pleased Green's work here as indeed a hard worker. Rev. Green will press Sunday, at the A. M. K The H. T. G. M. Cl home of Miss Naomi 14. An elaborate land IOLA. KANSAS. Bishop Parks' sermon preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday, April 26, was well accepted by both saints and sinners. The house was packed to a large capacity and $260 was raised. Mrs. Celest Watson returned to her home in Virginia, after an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fie'ds, Miss Susie Good, Miss Maggie and Annice Anderson accompanied her. Mr. Lucas Crisp is expected home Sunday from Kansas City, Mo., where he is in the undertaking business. Rev. King held the 3rd Quarter in the new A. M. E. church. The meeting was attended by a large congregation. Rev. King congratulated Rev. T. W. Green, pastor of the church, for the good work he has accomplished. Mrs. H. P. Garner is a lucky poultry raiser. She has 100 little chicks hatched and 106 eggs under hatch. The Tabernacle will give a public installation and drill the 28th of this month. Mrs. E. Gaines, G. C. P. will be present. The Second Baptist church of Iola has called Rev. C. A. Holt, of Mt. Vernon, Ill., to pastor the church. The members hope that Rev. Holt will be a man of satisfaction. The ladies of the O. E. S. Club met with Mrs. H. Smith last Week. O. F. Smith is on the mend, after three weeks' illness of eygus trouble and a bad cold. Messrs Nick Chiles and A. D. Griffin were in the city last week on a business tour through the south. Briss is expected home Kansas City, Mo., where undertaking business. Hold the 3rd Quarter in E. church. The meet- ded by a large congre- king congratulated green, pastor of the good work he has garner is a lucky poul- ce has 100 little chicks 100 eggs under hatch. Anacle will give a public dill the 28th of this E. Gaines, G. C. P. t. Baptist church of Iola, V. C. A. Holt, of Mt. to pastor the church. hope that Rev. Holt of satisfaction. of the O. E. S. Club H. Smith last Week. is on the mend, after illness of eye trouble. Chiles and A. D. Griff- city last week on a through the south. MRS. H. ESMOND of Iola Kansas. Misses B. H. Satter- ten. J. W. Gordon and returned from Fort they went to meet the Board. BETHEL, KA. Miss Paralee Crocker of Mrs. W. J. Buchan, for a few days. Miss Annie Harvey friends at Tonganovoe. Mrs. Allen Thompson. Mrs. Al Rogers Sunday. Mt. Wm. Armstrong City, an agent for the pool at Creekola, Ok., Sunday. Mrs. Stella Walker, indisposed for some to visit friends at Kand day. Miss Fern Gregory family of her brother, gory. at Piper Sunday. The little son of Mr. Dunn, who was oper- week, is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. La Mr. Herchael Murray is more than interested in fishing. He says the river is too high now to have any luck. We have less readers of The Plain-dealer than any town in the state You Should Know T PRESCR Should Know That Your RESCRIPTION You Should Know That Your PRESCRIPTIONS Will be filled right and for less Money at ART HARGIS' Drug 935 Kansas Avenue. HARRIS HARGIS' Drug 935 Kansas Avenue. HARRIS HARRIS Laundry A. HALL, Sole Owner Phone 3027. 1129 Kansas Avenue. SAVES MONEY AND CLOTHING-ALL FAMILY WASHINGS ALL FLAT WORK·MANGLED—We call for Deliver Anywhere in the City, and by bringing in your bundles and calling for same you can get the following REDUCED PRICES on Men's bundle work—a saving of 33 1-3 per toen: All Shirts, 10c; Union Suits, 12c; Collars, 2c; Underabrats, 5c; Cuffs, 4c; Drawers, 5c; Socks, 3c; Handkerchiefs, 2c; Overalls, 10c. Let's get our glasses and read The Plaindealer. Subscribe for 3, 6, or 12 months. Mr. Frank Berry is a visitor in Springfield and Ashgrove Mo. Miss Henrietta Esmond has returned from Girard, where she went to be with her brother, Jno. Esmond, who was operated on for appendicitis. Mr. Chas Harper has returned from Chicago to Iola, where he will join his old team, the 'Iola Go-Devils.' Small pox and measles are common in Iola. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelles Peoples returned from Pittsburg a few days ago, where they have been visiting relatives. Mr. Will Cash has returned after a brief business trip to Parsons. Rev. T. W. Green has been busy building porches on the parsonage. Every one is pleased with Rev. Green's work here as a pastor and indeed a hard worker. Rev. Green will preach at Channis Sunday, at the A. M. E. chruch The H. T. G. M. Club met at the home of Miss Naomi Burgess, May 14. An elaborate lancheon was served. The club adjourned at 6 o'clock, Miss Kitty Grubbs has been on the sick list but is improving nicely. To the People of Pittsburgh, Kan. We wish to express our thanks and gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. F. May, Mrs. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Morgan, Mr. Bert Pierce, also many other friends, for their kindness, help and sympathy during the operation or our son and brother, John. MRS. H. ESMOND and daughters, Iola Kansas. Miss B. H. Satterfield. F. Weston. J. W. Gordon and O. H. Flippin returned from Fort Scott, where they went to meet the Executive Board. BETHEL, KANSAS. Miss Paralee Crockett is the guest of Mrs. W. J. Buchan, at Loma Vista, for a few days. Miss Annie Harvey is visiting friends at Tonganovic. Mrs. Allen Thompson entertained Mrs. Al Rogers Sunday. Mr. Wm. Armstrong of Kansas City, an agent for the Creekola Oil pool at Creekola, Ok., was in Bethel Sunday. Mrs. Stella Walker, who has been indisposed for some time, was able to visit friends at Kansas City Saturday. Miss Fern Gregory visited the family of her brother, Mr. Ray Gregory, at Piper Sunday. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dunn, who was operated on last week, is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bailey visited at Kansas City Sunday. Mrs. Hawkins, of Fort Scott, is in the city at the bed-side of her daughter. Mrs. Cora M. Ray, who is quite at her home on Clay street. That Your RIPTIONS IS' Drug Store os Avenue. The Knights and Ladies of the Orient A PRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying Partial Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of death. No home-loving man can afford to be without Life Insurance. 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All kinds of Straightening Combs, Pomades, and Skin Preparations FRONT PARTS-Mid with a part in the centre. She 7c 1.30 1.50 and up Will stand combined. 11 The Way of the South! Guilty or Innocent, the Blacks Must Suffer. NEGROES IN PENITENTIARY Jackson, Miss.—Three Negro convicts have been pardoned by Gov. Brewer, one of them being well known to the police of Jackson. Mayor Taylor joined in a petition for his pardon. The prisoners pardoned were: "Judge" J. D. Drummond, convicted in the First district court of Hinds county for receiving stolen property, and sent up in July, 1912, for three years. Among those who requested the granting of the pardon were Mayor Taylor and Deputy Sheriff Pridgen. The pardon was granted upon the condition that the Negro observe all laws in the future. A breach off the condition will be put into full force the unserved portion of his sentence. Henry Kearney, sent up from Panola county in March, 1911, to serve ten years for manslaughter. One of the men who served on the jury makes a most remarkable admission that his conscience had been hurting him ever since he voted to convict the Negro, and that a majority of the jurymen did not believe him guilty, but convicted him because they thought on general principles it was best to do so, as its effect would be to "keep down the Negroes in this neighborhood." Kid Hops, alias Mose Johnson, convicted in Coahoma county in April 1905, for manslaughter. This Negro appealed to the governor for a pardon. Gov. Brewer knew all about the case, as he was the prosecuting attorney who help to send him to prison. The Governor stated today that he thought Kearney had been sufficiently punished, especially as in view of the fact that he killed another Negro who was advancing upon him with a knife. The Negro was in for 20 years. The pardoning of three Negro convicts from the penetentiary as is shown by the above article, because one of the jurors in one of the cases admitted that he and the majority of the jurors believed the Negro innocent, but returned a verdict of guilty because it would tend to keep the other Negroes down and that his conscience had punished him ever since the verdict was returned. This shows how the courts in the South and how justice is meted out to the innocent, who have to suffer the same as the guilty, where there is no one to defend them. They talk about Mexico and the indignities of Huerta, but they are nothing compared with the indignities and outrages heaped upon the colored people of the United States every day by a race that is supposed to be advanced in intelligence and civilization and Christianity, and who have become in possession of this vast wealth as a result of slave labor. Hon. G. I. Currin was a Guthrie visitor Wednesday. Mrs. S. J. Faron of Shiloh, spent Sunday in the city. Mother's day was observed by the club ladies of the city. Quite an interesting program was rendered. Rev. A. R. Dobbins is spending his vacation in Topeka. Mrs. H. A. Downey is quite ill at this writing. The Odd Fellows had their annual sermon at the First Baptist church. Mrs. Dr. H. T. Geeder is still on the sick list, but is improving nicely. The B. A. M. E. church Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. E. Isiel on April 30. Dr. H. T. Geeder and Dr. L. N Bass, spent last Sunday in Iola Miss Alice Abernathy is in Argentine, Ark., where she is spending her vacation with relatives. The Junior Aid met at the nome of Miss Lula Crouch. After the regular routine of business, a delightful luncheon was served. $10 REWARD FOR BARDEAU Beware of one Howard B. Bardeau who has credentials authorizing him to solicit business for The Topeka Plaindealer. You are hereby notified not to transact any business with him. He is a defaulter and embezzler of several dollars, which he collected and converted to his own use He is about 5 ft. 5 in. in height and could pass for a half breed Indian or Mexican; very talkative and represents himself as being an instructor of motion picture plays. He is very much infatuated with young womer and is quite a "masher." Anyone seeing or hearing from him will favor us greatly by reporting same to this office. DALTON, MISSOURI. Editor Plaindealer: Owing to our necessity of building the new boys' dormitory and completing other necessary school equipment, we had to close the school today, Friday, 3d Inst., at the last month's session. We had a very practical and acceptable program. Ada Baskett, Verlie and Lilly Payne, Armstrong, Mo., received the first three diplomas issued in the history of the school; the B. H. E., Bachelors of Home Economics and diplomas. Bessie Harrelson, Clifton, Mo., was granted an honorary certificate for industrial efficiency in Home Economics. The spring and summer farm school opened April 6th for five months and until September. The academic and literary departments for 1914-15 will open, we trust, in the new building, Monday Sept. 28. This has been a very successful year, and with the boys' new dormitory assured and other necessary equipmnet and with applications from scores of new boys and girls, the future of this Missouri-West Rural Life School for our people should be very encouraging to all. N. C. BRUCE. Principal SITUATION WANTED — Colored Tuba player, also a good ball player amateur or league ball... Am 21 years old. Address, CLIEFORD ALSOR 1010 South LIFFORD ALSOP, 1010 South Second Street, Atchison, Kansas. Do you want all the Negro news, news of all current affairs; know what is going on in the world of whites and blacks? Take The Plaindealer. Do you want to find a friend or relative? Put a line in The Plaindealer at a small cost. Do you want to know where to secure the best bargains in the business world? 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Corner 10th & Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY, KANS. 2...Big Stores...2 Prescription Druggist The Most Reasonable and Reliable Drug Store in the City. The Bulkley Dry Goods Company, SALINA, KANSAS. EXTENDS to the Colored People a Most Hearty Welcome to Come in and Visit this. You'll Receive Courteous 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. --- There is No Substitute In the World for for Pure, Wholesome Substitutes are always advertised acknowledging the superiority of law used to insure good cooking or baking. O. K. Lard is made from select, under federal inspection, rendered in packed in our patented, air-tight, odor. O. K. Lard is used by thousands of it’s the best lard that money can buy. Order today from your grocer or The Chas. Wolff TOPEKA, U. S. D.K.LAR e, Wholesome Pastry are always advertised as good or the superiority of land. Good, pre- good cooking or baking. is made from select, Kansas fed, inspection, rendered in open kettle, patented, air-tight, odor-proof pa- is used by thousands of the best f ard that money can buy. Don't acce- from your grocer or butcher. has. Wolff Packing TOPEKA, U. S. A. O.K.LARD for Pure, Wholesome Pastry Cooking Substitutes are always advertised "as good as lard," thereby acknowledging the superiority of lard. Good, pure lard must be used to insure good cooking or baking. 0. K. Lard is made from select, Kansas fed, fat, little pigs, under federal inspection, rendered in open kettles and carefully packed in our patented, air-tight, odor-proof pails. 0. K. Lard is used by thousands of the best families who say it's the best lard that money can buy. Don't accept a substitute. Order today from your grocer or butcher. He has it. Best Short Order House in Coffeyville. JONES' CAFE. Sanitary Rooms—Phone 157. THE MAGIC SHOP AND HAIR STRAIGHTEN MAILED ANY WHEN SEND MONEY BY POST C Address all letters to Me Minneapolis Minne DOP OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLOBE Magic. The Magic will dry Lie hair after of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The it is never heated direct, but takes its heat for heater, or any other heater. We advise the as per box, $5e. Alcohol Heater, price $5e. Lib Write for literature today. DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS estreet & ters and Funeral D Hunting Brew Trialac 1994 Long THE M AND HAIR SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY MAILER SEND MONEY Address at Munneap A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CR have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry straighten the curvilinear head of hair. It will also stimulate not injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but it is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We Best on the market. Prun per bus. 50c. Alcohol Heater. Write for literature. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY. Stonestree Undertakers and Fur Hunting Bee THE MAGIC U.S. LONG THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIED AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAGE PAID SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL READ OF BAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can love it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry Lie hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the curvilinear head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Karen's Earl Female Best on the market. Prun per bus. $10. Alcohol Heater, price $10. Liberal terms to agents; Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Stonestreet & Son. Undertakers and Funeral Directors. WILL H WITTIG. President and Manager Geo. 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Superintendent. 705 Union Street 1336 Union Avenue home Phone West 360 951 Minnesota Ave. LARD come Pastry Cooking critised "as good as lard," thereby of lard. Good, pure lard must be baking. Collect, Kansas fed, fat, little pigs, served in open kettles and carefully light, odor-proof pails. made of the best families who say for less. Don't accept a substitute. pepper or butcher. He has it. lff Packing Co., A. U. S. A. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER FOR HAIR STRAIGHTENER AILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID — AND MONEY DRY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER press all letters to Mona Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. NOTS CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb con- duct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Eair Pomada, fluffer, price $90. Liberal terms to agents; literature today. ANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA et & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one or the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS In the State We never sleep. Three Licensed Embal. err in attendance 686 Quincy St Phone 87 Manager Drug Co., Drug Store Impily Attended. Waiting Room of Winnkey—attended in Bond KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Hell: Phone Wear 6459 Bakery RESBURY, Props. Fruits, Nuts, Cigars Tobacco. Home-Made Bakery Goods Everything First-Class. Quick Service. Coffeyville, Kansas Kansas City, Kansas Mrs. A. M. Pope—Turnbo Results of "Poro" Treatment. "PORO COLLEGE" Largest College of its kind in the world. 200 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. OUR GUARANTEE Every box of "PORO" is fully guaranteed without reserve. No or restriction. Should the contents of this box, FOR ANY REASON, not meet with the approval of the purchaser, it may be returned at our expense, stating where purchased, and we will replace same free of charge. NOTICE! Every Colored Man and Woman Read!! The Capital Specialty Co., Of Los Angeles, Calif., OWNED EXCLUSIVELY by Negroes, has secured the "Mail Order Agency" for the famous "Kimo Shoe Polish Outfit"—clean, compact, always ready for use. No more tin boxes to break the rulls—for "Kimo" comes to you in a collapsible take, which prevents its drying up. Just squeeze out a little on the shoe—ro dirty brush (you don't need one with "Kimo")—ro mass, no soiled hands. THE KIMO MITT prevents all this and gives you a brilliant phone. Each KIMO OUTTIT consists of a Collapsible Tube of Washing, Patented The Capital Spe 904 E. 39th St., NOTICE! For the next 30 days we include with every Shoe Polish, Outfit FREE of charge, one "Egg The Gran Olathe's Only De Capital Specialty Company 39th St., Los Angeles. For the next 30 days Separter," a useful and with every Shoe Polish, housewife. of charge, one "Egg The Grange Store It's Only Department S NOTICE! 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Image Store Department Store ake, Mens' Clothing and Furnish- family—Groceries, Fresh Fruits and and Implements—a complete up-to- ge Store, L. P. GARRETT, Mg'r. Manhattan, Kansas. BAKERY... y, Kansas INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. Leghorn Vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Reddins visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Peebles of Independence, last Sunday, and enjoyed the visit nicely. Miss Annie Reddins and brother, and Miss Ollie Roberts, visited Baker school Friday. This was their last day of school. Mr. Arthur Treece, while trading in Independence Saturday, had the misfortune of having his team run away. The horses were tied to a post on Main street, when they were frightened by a street car. The team ran a short distance before being stopped. No damage was done to any extent. Miss Eva Briggans, who has been sick with the measles, is recovering but her brothers, Messrs Jesse and Clarence Briggans, are quite sick at present. The little children of Mr. and Mrs. C. Booker, are also on the sick list with the measles. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Reddins visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Budke Sunday. Owing to sickness at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Briggans, church was not held there on the 26, but instead, was held at Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Wesley's residence. Mr. Coleman preached a good sermon, after which Mr. Wesley spoke. A good crowd was present. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver's childern are recovering from the whooping cough. Miss Mayme Gritiker is down from Fredonia, visiting with relatives. Mr. John Robertson of Ochelata, Okla. came up Saturday to see his sister, Miss Ollie Robertson, who is ill at her home of her sister, Mrs. F. W. Gritiker. Ammie and Edward Reddins and Mrs. Carrie Johnson were entertained Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones at their home east of town. Mr. and Mrs. Orlando McFarland visited at the Ingram home. PARSONS, KANSAS. Rev. J. W. Williams of the A. M. E. church of this city is carrying on revival in Joplin, Mo. He reports a successful meeting. Sunday afternoon, April 26, Rev. J. W. Williams gave a 10 cent rally, for the purpose of raising educational money assessed the A. M. E. church for Western University. He invited Rev. Cartright of Mt. Pleasant, Rev. Youngblood of the Christian church and Rev. Pierce of the New Hope Baptist church over to help him. Each minister preached a ten minute sermon. The collection for the afternoon was $13.50. The Jewel Art Club met Monday evening, April 4, with Mrs. Tipton. After a delightful evening, the members departed declaring Mrs. Tipton an ideal hostess. Miss Iillian Wonack has been ill at her home, 2207 Morgan Ave. She is now able to be out. Sunday afternoon, May 3, Mrs. Little gave a surprise party on her little daughter Hortense. A number of small children were asked and the afternoon was spent in games of the season. Mrs. Will Arch and two sons of this city, are visiting with relatives in Brunswick, Mo. Miss Leah Bridgewater, a talented young lady of this city, who has been teaching in Oklahoma, has returned home for the summer. Mrs. Bradley and daughter, Miss Helen Thurston, are contemplating a trip to Galveston, Tex., Friday, May 8. The Merry Makers Club met Friday May 8 with Miss Lillian Womack and a very delightful time was had. home on 21st, is able to be out again. Mrs. Annie Lane, on 21st street, is still confined to her bed. Mrs. Emma Williams is very ill at her home on West Corning. Miss Corinne Hogan of this city, is visiting in Newton, Kansas. Mrs. Wordell, of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. M. Dunlap of this city. Miss Corine Shakespeare had an operation performed last Friday, by Dr. E. R. Smith. Miss Shakespeare is mending nicely. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. The death of Miss Louisa Coleman, formerly of this city, occurred Tuesday morning, April 5th, at the home of her mother, Mrs. E. Coleman, in St. Joseph, Mo. The body will be brought here today and the funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. W. T Biggers officiating. Bethel A. M. E. church is much alive and everybody is making rapid strides toward, the great rally that will be the Third Sunday in May. The anniversary of the Daughters of Bethel Lodge was held in Masonic hall last Thursday night. A large number were in attendance. A goodly number attended the annual sermon of the Good Samaritans that was preached last Sunday at the First Baptist church. Mrs. Alice Williams, 46 years old, a member of Bethel A. M. E. church, died at a local hospital of the complication of diseases. She is survived by her husband and two sisters. Interment to be at her former home at Platte City. It has been conceded by the best thinking people of this vicinity that Rev. W. T. Biggers is one of the most logical convincing pulpit artists that ever struck the city of Leavenworth. The Old folks concert given in Bethel church last Monday night, was a success. Each character played his part well. The newly organized Junior choir of Bethel A. M. E. church will make their first appearance in public during one of the services on rally Sunday. The watch word Sunday night, the 10th, was on the Ebenezer Baptist church, where a large crowd enjoyed a splendid program as only Ebenezer can give. With two Negro journals and two resident correspondents, both named Adams, no wonder the dust storms are so frequent in Garden City, for Adam, God made out of dust. Presiding Elder Payne held his Quarterly meeting for this place, the 24th to 26th inst. Mr. Samuel Houchin is absent from the city on account of the illness of his father. His noble companion is ably filling his position at the Owl cafe. Mr. Frantz has taken a trip to Hutchinson. We wonder if he will bring a Mrs. Frantz back with him! Mr. Galloway who is easily one of the leading chefs in this city, represents Mr. Frantz at the Merchants cafe during his absence. Mrs. P. C. Pennington has been somewhat indisposed, but is better now. Mr. W. J. Hart a very faithful member of the A. M. E. church, has moved much nearer the church of his choice. Mrs. Agnes Lewis and her two sons, William and Bartlett, all of Dodge City, are spending a few days in this city. Travel has been impeded on both rail and highway on account of the bridges being washed out. Mother's day at the Second Baptist church the 10th, was very beautifully celebrated. HUTCHINSON. KANSAS. The Gala day of Bethel A. M. E. church which has been looked forward to for some time, came about May 3, when in charge of Bishop H. Blanton Parks, the corner stone was laid. A number of ministers and out-of-town people were present to witness one of the greatest events in the church history of our city People of Wichita, Newton, Sterling, Pratt and St. John were present and the total for the day with funds from other sources amounted to $110,46. A chon of 50 voices rendered music for the occasion and Bishop Parks was assisted by Presiding Elder Payne, Rev. Williams of Wichita, Rev. J. H. Nichols and other ministers. The services were held at Riverside park and the white Methodist church. A brilliant banquet was given Monday evening at Bethel church, which wound up these ceremonies. A musical to be given by the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star in the near future, is under progress, and promises to be an excellent affair. Watch for the date as the Star ladies are brilliant entertainers and much success is anticipated. Mr. Nathaniel Jeltz of Abbyville, is visiting in the city. Mr. Jeltz and family are members of Bethel A. M. E. church and attend quite regular, to live such a long distance. They also gave $200.00 to the rally, and are very wealthy. They are well educated and possess great literary attributes. As many members and friends as can possibly do no are requested to attend the corner stone laying of the A. M. K. church, Wichita, Kansas, the First Sunday in June. Mr. Chas A. Austin of Denver, is in the city in the interest of insurance. Quarterly meeting services were held at the A. M. K. church Thursday evening instead of Sunday, as had been formerly announced. A larger report was received this quarter financially and spiritually, than usual. Mr. E. H. Moss is in a serious condition, as the result of having fractured ribs. CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE STATE SAVINGS BANK Leavenworth, Kansas At the Close of Business December 4, 1913 RESOURCES Loans and Discounts .....172,256 37 Overbraits ..... 212 30 Furniture and Fixtures .....4,400 00 Bonds and Warrants ..... 2,000 00 Guarantee Fund with State Treas... ..... 500.00 Cash and Sight Exchange .....54,598.33 Total ... $233,967.00 LIBILITIES Capital Stock ... 25,000.00 Surplus Fund ... 4,000.00 Interest ... 1,203.92 Deposit ... 412,763.08 Total ... $4,223,967.00 The above statement is correct. T. J. MAINS, Vice-President Lon Smith & Son Funeral Directors and Embalmers Rose Building 141-143 So. Santa Fe SALINA. I offer for sale my barber shop three chair combination-3 Bath rooms proclean tube, Cigar case 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 a bargain Address or call in person J. B. Lester, 657 Grand Ave Kansas City, Mo. SALE OR TRADE For Kansas City property, a 3 room House with three lots; 2 room house with two lots; 10 room house with three lots located in Atchison, Kansas and now renting for $10 per month. Three blocks from the busine center of Atchison. Free $5,500. Address ROSA BENNING. 1935 N.3d St. — Kansas City, Ks. The Renick Drug Co. S. E. Cor. 10th and Minn. Ave. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS Home Phone 292: Pell 748 We carry an up to date line of high grade Cigars, and Tobacco, School Supplies, Stationery, Candies—All Kinds of Drugs, Proscriptions given special attention and delivered free. Your patronage kindly solicited. The Renick[Drug' Co. Phone: Office Hours: Office 244. 11 a.m. to 12 m Req. 645. 2 to 5-7 to 6:30 p.m R. S. Whittaker, M. D. Office: 102½ E. Eighth St. COFFEYVILLE. --- KANSAS. Special attention given to the treatment of Cancer, Eczema, Dropsy, Bright's Disease, Paralysis, and Diseases peculiar 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 wares. We can satisfy you "QUALITY ALWAYS." JUNCTION CITY. KANSAS ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops itching of hte scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet 50c Per Box. Agents Wanted MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St., ST. JOHSEPH MO. DR. J. W. BROWN. ```markdown ``` VETERINARY PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND DENTIST, 14 MARMONTON AVE. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. Phone 586-Home 1756 Calls Answered Day or Night. Out-of-Town Calls a Specialty. Consulting Membership in American Technical Society Authorized Live Stock Inspector Flowers Sent to all Parts of the the United States. ORDER BY TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAPH m SPRAYS, $1 00 and upwards DESIGNS, $.150 and upwards We Please the People Both in Fries and Quality. Flowers Cut Fresh Every Day. Lodge Emblems and FUNERAL DESIGNS A SPECIALTY Weaver Floral Co., 1510 E. 16th. Phones:—Home; Main 7555—Balt; East 4798. KANSAS CITY, MO. Geo. B. Blum. J. A. Guendling. Home Phone 586 West. Wyandotte Sheet Metal Works. TIN, SHEET IRON and COPPER WORK OF ALL, KINDS. Cornice, 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 reedsmees, Man... 40 acres in cultivation. Good farm conditions—good falling water city. 800 per acre—one half acre. Address. THE PLAINDEAL For the news read The Plaindealer, . . - a . V # & we _ . ewe emt ope tree ene me rome eee Oe ee meee oF WICHITA. KANSAS. “Kes PJ, Coleman left Saturday on 1 visit to Wel'mgton, where she will spend several days with rela: tiven ’ The Jcha Brown Literary Club glasat their meetings for the season ) at tre A. M, E. church on Tuesday ; evening of last week, An excellent musical and literary program was rendered. ‘The G. U. 0. of UW. F. and the Ht. U. of Ruth held their annual sermon Sunday afternoon of last week at Calvary Baptist church, Hue tadies of the G. L. A. Ciub held their meeting on Tuesday after noon with 2irs, F, 0. Miller. Asourcement has been made of the ecgagement of Miss Elol<e Starves and Dr. F, L, Barnett. Pout. N. Clark Smith is sisiting in Chicago. Mr, Thos Fines entertained at wee tue on Monday afternoon, hone enat Mra H. T. Bolden, who leaves sore f2" Springfield, IN, where she wel eae her future home, A drama, “The Octaroon,” was ren dered by the ladies of the G. L. AL Club fer the bereft of charity at Paitarmony hall, on Thursday ae ning of fast week, and war a decid- ed siceess ns to the rendition and win cally. By request, they will repsat the play Tuesday evenirg, the 20th, at the Auditorium of Lovers tue» school, for the benefit of the butlding fund of the A. M. E. church. WELLINGTON, KANS 1S Mrs. H, A. Coney entertained tn- to-~ally complimentary to Rev, ani Mes HC, White, pastor and wile wthe A. M. E, church, The evening was spent in a guessing contest, Mis, Unite receiving first prize, Mrs, Le- ora Letcher second and Mrs, Drett thint prize, The house was beautl- fully decorated; the color rchene be- ing white ond green. Beautiful fers and cut flowera decorated the nooh\s and corners cf the rooms Gowers were Jaid for twenty-four be- aides the children, Those present were Rev, and Mrs, White, Mrs: Reece, Miss Ethel Jackson, Mr. and Mr. Charley Brooks, Mrs. Leona Letcher, Mrs. Neoma Brett, Mr. Fletcher, Mr. Jesse Thomas, Mr. F. Brooks, Miss Pansy Teal, Mrs, Horn, Mrs, E. L. Brown, Miss Bessie Mil- lee and sister, Mr. Ralph Ballard, Mr. and Mra, Coney, Prof. and Mrs, Thompson, Master Roderick Thomp- yo, Masters Clarence and Harry Jackvon, Master Clarence Hurt and litte Gladys Lexington. We wish to thank the friends who so hindly assisted us, FOR RENT—Rooms in Coloiado , City, Colo, Freq bath and five vets car fare to Manetou or Coloi- ado Springs and all attractions. One block from car line, For terms ad- “éress—MRS, IDA B, KIMBERLING 1134 Lincoln Ave., Colorado City, Colo, Phone Hyland 62, DODGE CITY, KANSAS, Mrs. Florence Peaches, one of To- peha's intelligent young wémen, who has made her home in Kansas City, Mo. for the past seven montha on account of ill health, is now again back on her regular position, travel- mg for the Natlonal Insurance Co., of Topeka, Mrs, Peacher has been with the company for the past three year® and the company speaks very nicely of her being u wide-awahe agent and does business promptly and straight, and is an agreeable la¢y to deal with, She is now out in Western Kansax, near the Color- ada tine doing a nice business for this worthy company. Topeka feels yacy proud of Mrs, Peacher and all hope that she will have steady em- plovment and continued succera. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. tr, B. F, Bruce, one of the best Laown colored men in Bourbon coun- ty, died Sunday morning at his resi- devce, 753 Lowman street of hvart tailure, he had rever been sick. When discovered at 10 o'clock by merbers of his family, he waa site ttrg In a chair his head tilted back acd his arms hung at his wide. He wia placed on the floor and every <ory was made to restore life, but at was in valn, Mr. Bruce was a poaerfully built man, tall and well Broportioned weighing 250 pounds. Before moving to Fort Scott three years ago, he lived on his farm of 150 acres three miles southwest of the city, The farm was always one of the most favorite picnic ground: in the county, It was situated nea! the river and was an ideal spot, Mr Bruce always kept his farm in per. fect condition. Nearly every boy Ir Fort Scbtt knew Mp, Bruce. All have pieniced on hix place or gath ered nuts on his pluce and he ha: always been willing to assist them ir having « good time. He was on man who never forgot when he wa: boy and the way he used to appre. caste’ the kindnesses of men. Mr Brute was born jn Richmond, Va., oF AxAil 6, 1836, At six years of ag he was taken to Kentucky thence to Miasourl, where ke grew to mane hood. He martied Margaret Cald- well in 1875 at Catrolton, Mo. He enlisted in the Cistl war an a sare geant of Co, C 28th U. S. Colored ‘olunteer infantry, where he served with gallantry, after being mustered out of the service he returned to his family at Carrolton, Mo. where he wae known as an honorable und ine dustrious citizen, Joining the Baptist church {n 1870 and becomng one of its most active workers, He moved to this city April, 1878 where he «pent the remainder of his hfe In the sertce of God and rearing of an ins telligent and industrious family of eight children, dive boys and three girls, His wife and two daughters, Sarah and Mary preceeded in death. His wife departing thls life Jon. 9, 1911, He is survived by four rons, John, James, Thomas, Douglass and one daughter, Mattle Bruce. The fureral was held from the home, six grandsons acting a4 pallbearers, The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. ‘The body of Mis Louisa Coleman who died in Saint Joceph, Mo. ar: rived in the city lact weeh and the funeral services were held from Rethel A. M, E. church, the Rev, W (T. Biggers officiating. Whe great rally at Bethe! church Waa grand sucess, A gondiy number atterded the an. nual sermon of the Good Sumaritan: Sunday at the First Baptist church Tt Is conceeded by the best think. ing people of this section that the Rev. W. T. Bizners Is one of the most logical and consincing pulpit orators that ever struck the city of Leavenworth, The newly organized Junior choit of Bethel A. M. E, church I+ doing nicely, They hope to make thir efforts appreciated, Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Smith have returned to their home in Atlanta, Ga, after several months stay in the city. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS, Mr. and Mra. John Turuner and Mrs. Ollie Smith, of Clay Center, were the guests of honor at an in- Informal reception Wednesday even- Ing at Odd Fellows’ hall by the “Maneuvering Three” club, the Mes- sers Wilbur Steel, Harry Sutherlin and Arthur Sawn, The affair was very informal and no invitations were issued, but a general invitation was extended to friends, Mrs. Smith wax formerly Miss Ollie Lawton. ‘Mr, and Mrs, Turner apd three chil- dren will leave shortly for Phila- delphia, Pa. where ghey intend to mahe their future home. Miss Hazel Veil and Mr, James Ellis, of the M, S. S. Detch, Fort Riley were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Sarah Veil on West Thirteenth street Sunday afternoon, May 3d. Rev, W. H, Housley, of the Holy Mssion church preformed the ceremony. The Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth's annual sermon war preach- ed at the Second Baptist church on Sunday, Muy 10th by the Rev. H, Dent, of Topeka, The Household of Abilene also turned out with them und helped to make the thanksgiving a success The sermon was highly enjoyed and largely attended. Mr. Chailes Dade is on the sick list. Misres Pauline Henley and Cee Cavens, of Manhattan, were in the city Sunday, the guesta of Miew Thelma Couch. Mr, Hart, of the Stute Agricul: turat college, Manhattan, was the guest of Mra. Nellle Wilks Sunday Mis, James Bruster has one of the finest gardens jn the state, he Fort Riley Mounted Service School bull team met Salina on their home grounds Thursday, and they Proved a soft thing for Salina. They also played I Troop team Sunday at the Fort, and again met defeat. Misa Essie Thompson entertained a aumber of her friends at a May party Friday night at her beautiful home on West Twelfth street. The feature of the evening being danc- ing and music, Dainty refreshments weie served, She was assisted by Migses Marie Burnside, Emilie Brus. ter and Ruth Williams, } Mrs, Mable Crews had quite a narrow escape from losing her eye- ‘tight Thursday morning. [n reach. ling upon a shelf on which was a bot. tle containing carbolic acid, it was |overturned and the contents spilled in her face, Quick medical assis: [tance saved her sight. The lovely spring days and upring blossoma made the Japanese party [hen by Misses Montrula Harden and Rovella Earp Saturday night at | the home of the former, a delightful affair, ‘The house was uppropriate. ly decoruted to represent O'Shan U ;earden huog with lattice work of ‘wild flowers und locust blostoms wiving the house a delightful scent. ‘This with the numerous Japanese Our Merchandise F . 8 7 . or Spring..... MASTER PIECES OF FASHION—the furthest possible re- moved from the hachneved and common place—each vestige of thowing Is the conclusion of master minds.—The result of or. ganized co-operation between maker and distributor—the cli- ma\ of scars of atcendant enthusiasm with a determination to be second to none. The Store With one price te all—Service—Reliability and Courtesy inter. spersed with large operations that make these things possible, We Stand For Courtery—Service—Reliability to atl—We appreciate your trade. Make yourself at home {n this store. McManus °°Steren" -. Store.. Newton, :: Hanses. | LOOKING FOR A GOOD SCHOOL THIS FALL? The Course of Study and the Advantages Offered By Western University and the State Industria]: Department At Quindaro, Kansas gre spperittrto any other sthool west of the Mississippi River. Why go away off to the East when you have this oppertunity at your door? ¥ Why spend a year's tution on the railroad to get tc some distant schol no btter? You are offered thorough training in the following literary ccurse: 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: Cabnet-making Truck Gardening Carpentry Wheelwrighting Dress Making Steam Engieerig ‘ : Domestic Science Millinery Poultry Raising Manual Training Steam Laundering Printing Blacksmithing Tailoring Dairying Scientific Agriculture Stock Raising Electrical Engineering We have the best MUSIC DEPARTMENT in the West, bar none, giving excellent training in the following: Pianoforte, Voice Training. Musical Theory, Musical History, Pipe Organ. Our COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT is well equipped with modern types of machines and latest systems. The course in- eludes the following branches: Stenography, Typewriting, a complete system of Bookkeeping and Banking, this together with actual cfice practice gives the student unusual advantage for superior ethan in this work, SPECIAL TERMS OFFERED TO KANSAS STUDENTS. The fall term opens Monday, September 7th, 1914. Write carly for catalogues and application blanks, For further infor- mation, which will be gladlv furnished, write H. PF. KEALING, President and Supt. GEO. K. WILLIAMS Registrar, Quindare, Kansas, PAY AT YOUR POSTOFFICE, $1,00 FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL 20 INCH SWITCH Send y - eee Seal We will send by Parcel Pom C,0.D., your “S__ Ton choice of a black, brown or dark. brown ewitel -medew 6 either Creole, Wavy, Crimpy or Straight natural bair, 3 ee. ems, 20 inches long. You pay for switch at your Pesiaffice, tf satifactory, Send No Money with your letter, jut send your FULL NAME, ADDRESS and lock of heir for matching. Odd ghadeg a litle more, This switch sells for $2.00 everywhere and if you do ne think you are getting a bargain, retum same and get your mosey. Sead for ILLUSTRATED CATALOG of Braids, ‘Switches Poenpy, Pudfa, Wigs and high grade HAIR GROWERS, POMADES, ETC. JOHNSON’S BRANCH, 973 ‘temont St., Roxbury Crossing, Mass, lanterns, yellow roses, ete, was & beautiful scene indeed. The evening was gaily spent, aud after partah- Ing of dainty 1efreshments, all went thelr way feeling sappy to have been there, ‘The Mission church had a bap- tIsthg Sufday at the dam. A large crowd iattended, The A. M. E. Sunday school is fooking forward to Children's Day. They expect to have a great time. ,Rev..¢. P. Morrow, of AlMene, de livered an able, sermon atthe Sepond Baptist jchurch, Sunday. ., 7 nThe A. CE. League ‘is progrer- pire nicely With Miss’ Mothe Ald- ridgq as presdent. 'An‘ en‘prtain- iment was given for theirbenefit on Thursdiy .esening at the home of Mis. Henry Crews and a nent sum wns realized.’ Cees abD o ——— 8B oe HUTCHINSON, KANSAS? ~*~ The A. M. E. congregation has beennranted the use of “the ‘coirt house’ to conduct ’serrices While their chweh In under course ‘of erection. The white people of Reno county certainly deterve much pratee for their loyalty to the A. M. E. con- giegation and the assistance they nig lending them daily to build their charch. The Hutchinson News has an appeal almost daily urging the whites to help them out. The best class of blacks and whites have joined hands in an effort to make Hutchinson the best city fi the state to live In, There’a plenty of room fgr.impravement, Let the good work continue. | THe Writer received The Topeka Plaindealer so early tast week, that we hurried through ifs well filled pages aé soon us possible, as we had grave fears that chocked off in an pbacure corner of-the aheet might ap- pear a line angouncing the death or sgtious Hllngss of “Old Nick,” as his good friends dub him. Glad that we found no such announcement, and hope the grand old rag will con. tinue to arrive on time. Mra. R, B. Parker has returned after, <twol: We@ks visit in Sioux City, Jang at, py iaide of her son, Hebrew. We ere plefsed to an- nounce that he is improving nicely and will,return*home’as soon as he is able to trayel. Little Miss Dorothy Wicktffe, the sweet little daughter of Mr. and Mra. H. G, Wicklive, was the wine ner in the baby contest at the A. M. E. church. If good looks counts, no one is surprised at her being the ee te Mrs. H. Broadus will represent the Sunday school at the District convention in Great Bend June 10-12, No better selection could have been made as she is one of the brightest and most active women in the state, Rev. Bray has the distinction of preaching the first sermon ever de- livered in the Reno county @ourt house. He did not use the judge's stand, if he had he might of sald to some of his hearers, $100 and thir- ty days. Mrs, Rhoda Frazier has gone to California, where she will spend the summer, Mr. Renfro will not go as was first reported. He will remain in Hutchinson. « A large delegation of Hutchinson people will atend the rally at Pratt on May 31, The writer ts goine in order to get a good meal free of charge once more in life. NEWTON, KANSAS, —— ae ae ee it was guests day the usual routine of business was dispensed with. The |program was as follows: Instru- mental solo, Mrs. Roy Williams; ad- dress on Women, Mrs, A, L. Ford; reading. Mrs, William Webb; vocal solo, Miss Anderson of Wichita; de- jclamation, Miss Coryne Hogan of }Partons; medley, Mesdames Childs, Coleman, Payne and Garrett; imper- | sonations, Mrs, A. I. Ford; address on Womens Clubs, Mrs, M. L. Tandy of DesMoines, fa. Other visitors were Mrs, W, H. Paige, Mra. A. J. Tandy, Mrs, U. S, Rickman, A two ‘course luncheon was served by the hostess, Adjourned to meet with Mes, B. M. Martin. Mrs, Clarence Paige will leave one day this week for Topeka where she vill visit with her sister, Misa Becsle Frame who Is attending the Topeka {Industrial Institute. Mts. Pricitla Slaughter anl daugh- sot, Mix. Mab'e Morrow left Monday for Chicago for a few weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. Irene Knowles, Mer. A. C. Soicer and Mrs. Aman- da Glase left Monday for a few days visit with friends, Mrs. E. H. Butler will leave the latter part of the week for com- ™mencement at Langston. Okla., and visit with her sister, Miss Lennie Edwards who js a student at Langs- ton Unversity, Miss Edwards will nanemnany Mrs, But'pe home and virlt a few days before l¢aving’' for Colorado to spend the summer, Mr, and Mrs, Georee Payne enter- srinnd ot dinner Wednesday Miss Coryne Hogan of Parsons, Mr. Le av Hogan and Mra. Charles W, Poeneh, | Mes WO Downine enent a few awa in Oxawatomie with her bro- sven Fo rovte she visited a few Pee weteh Mtoe William Turner and other friends in Emporia, She re- cnn-tz x nleasant time, Mrs, S, Frame has been ill at the hewn of her daughter, Mrs, Clarence Msten, but at this writing Is rapid. ly improvng. ‘the Evcelior Ait and Study club met at the home of Mrs, Gillmore Bell. The scripture lesson was read by the chaplain, The Lord's ortver was repeated in concert, Roll call and snembers prevent answered with Brble quotations. The lesson for the week was deferred on account of the short length of time, Luncheon was rerved by the hostess. (The next meeting will be at the home ofMrs. J. K. Frazier, on Thursday after- noon, ‘Mis Lettie West, of Emporia, and Miss Mable Peabody are visitng in the city. ‘The concert and play given for the benefit of the C. M. E, church Fri- day night proved quite a suqcess both financially and musically, The Piogram was ene of the beat ever rendered in the elty and the parti- cipanta did themselves proud, Ow- ‘Ing to limited space, we are pre- yesed from giving the program in fall, The Negro Business League held Its, annual election of officers Mon: day night. The following officers were elected: President, W. H. Cele; vice-president, P, M, Meredith; see- retary, Mrs. Charles W. French; as- sistant secretary, Chas, W. French; jtrensuror, A. TD, Bledsoe; chaplain, Rev, William Garnett. Little Lloyd Rickman in ill with aicpirthera. {Miss Ceryne Hogan, of Parsons, he Wan been visiting her sister, rs, Charles W. French, left Tues- day evening for her home, She was faccompanied to Kansas City and Orawatomle by her slater, Mrs. C. W, French. where they will avend a few dava in Kansas City and visit with their brother, Mr, Harry Hogan at Msanatomie, és Mr, and Mra, J, M. Gross have sold their enuity In the restaurant on West Fifth street and are moving lh to thelr home on East Eighth street, Mr, Sim, Harris, of Wichita, has accepted a position as barber at the Empire Smoke House, Mr, Sirelous Paynye has returned home. es beet Please phone al! news to t150'on or before Tuesday of each 'woek. BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS, Rev. C, R. Brustar, pastor of the Second Baptist church delivered an able and Inspiring sermon Sunday morning and also in the evening. rs tt Rta Announcements. (Advertisemeat..) cece THOS, L, JONNSON sncuncés his candidacy for nomination a¢ Judge of the Probate Court subject to the Republican primaries, Leavenworth, Kansan ——_$_$=—— “CONGRESSIONAL— ANNOUNCEMENT 4, M. KEENE, 4 * Fert Scutt, Kar=as, Announces himself a candidate for REPRESENTATIVE. from Bourbon county, subject'to the wishes of the Republican voters at the Primaries Aug. 4th, 1914, re EDGAR D. WELLS, . Oswego, Kansas, « Democratic Candidate for COUNTY TREASURER af Labette County Subject to Democratic Piimaries August 4, 1914, —_— @. M. PERKINS, Lawrence, Kansas, 8 Announces his candidacy : fer’ the nomination for the office of COUNTY ATTORNEY on the Progressive Party ticket, at the Primaries to be held Aug. 4, "16. w. J. CUMMINGS, Lawrence, Kansas, Announces himselt a candidate for re-election as SHERIFF OF.DOQUGLAS Co. abject to the Republican Primaries August 4th, 1914, ee JUDGE DENXIS MADDEN ‘ Empotia. Kansas announces his candidacy for con- gressman Fourth district, subject to Republican primaries Aug, 4. 1914, ——_—$$ JOHN BOLLIN, Leavenworth, Kansas Is a candidate for County Commis- sioner (re-election) subject to the Democratic primaries Aug. 4, 1916. ROBERT E, MARAIN, Leavenworth, Kansas announces hia candidacy for Sheriff of Leavenworth County subject to the will of the male and female voters at the primaries Aug. 4, 1914, ny G, F, DOHORN, Leavenworth, Kansas announces his candidacy fer County Attorney subject to the wishes of the Democratic primaries Aug. 4, 1914, —————— FLOYD E. HARPER Leavenworth, Kensas, , Is = candidate for judge of the city court, elty of Leavenworth (secend) term) subject to the wishes of the Republican primaries Aug. 4, 1944. ——$—$—$—— JUDGE GEORGE B, MeDANIEL, + Poola, Kansas announces his candidacy for te~ election to the office of Probate and. Juvenile Judxe of Miami county, Democratic primaries Aug. 4 1914,