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LINCOLN INSTITUTE AND HER PEOPLE! Day With President Allen and Prof. West Reveals Wonderful Progress. Historical Society State House Sixteenth Year. No. 50. Only a Few Days M LINCOLN INST AND HE A Day With Pre and Prof. We Wonderful P Splendid Work of Two Faithful Educators is Placing Missouri's Institution for the Education of Blacks in the Lead of all Others. It is a source of pleasure for any one to visit Lincoln Institute when visiting the state capitol at Jefferson City. Your visit would not be complete until you have seen this magnificent Institution, its president, B. F. Allen; its faculty, five hundred students and the several departments. They instruct in normal and industrial courses. Some of the most successful professional and business men and women have come out of this institution; also it has sent out its quote of students who have made a success in the mechanical and industrial world. President Allen was elected to take charge of this school in 1902. Since that time he has made great progress along all lines pertaining to the advancement of this great institution. New buildings have been added and improvements of all kinds for the settlement of the health and pleasure of the student body. In the several departments will be found a corps of high-class educated teachers whose services are almost indispensable. President Allen takes pride in looking over every department to see if every rule is carried out to the letter. The students are busily engaged in learning millinery, domestic science, carpentry and in fact everything in a mechanical education can be had at this institution. Prof. Allen has ingratiated himself into the hearts of the progressive white and colored citizens of the great state of Missouri, who have aided and encouraged him in every way to build up this great school. They have faith in his honesty and integrity as a scholar and gentleman to carry on this great work. They have never lost an opportunity to respond to his call for large appropriations for the maintenance of this school as well as for building purposes. The large attendance of the school has outgrown the present quarters and they are now uncomfortable crowded. Prof. Allen will ask the next general assembly to appropriate several thousand dollars to erect a dormitory for boys and also a domestic science building for girls, a trades building and hospital and a dairy. He has the support of such men as Col. C. C. Butler, of Saint Louis, who is also owner of the American Hotel and this school has on exhibition in the lobby of this hotel, some of its paintings and other work of art. He also has the support of C. C. Mosby, state school inspector and also member of the board; Hon. J. E. Mengo, banker, of Fulton and the Hon. F. Guy Chinn, county collector and president of the board. In fact the school has the support of most of the brainest and wealthiest white citizens of Missouri and the assembly has never as yet neglected to make a large appropriation to carry on the great work as laid out from time to time by President Allen. He has endeared himself in the hearts of his race and is often counselled and sought after to address important bodies of both races on educational matters. He served for several years as president of the colored teachers state association and declined the re-election at the convention held at Saint Paul last November. He brought the association up from a mere struggling body which had no force or effect of standing among other educational bodies until President Allen took a hold. President Benjamin F. Allen, of ever Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. held, a foremost place among the men of letters of this country. President Allen was born in Savannah, Sept. 8, 1873, and received his early training here. He graduated from Atlanta University in 1894 and received his A. B., degree there. He recruved his A. M., degree from the same school in 1904. Received the degree of L. L. D., from Wilberforce University in 1904 and Ph. D. from Morris Brown University. Pres. Allen is a member of high rank in such learned societies as the Masons, State Historical Society of Illinois, the American Academy of Political and Social Science, the American Economic Association, and the National Education Association. He is president of the Missouri State Teachers' Association and Chairman of Bureau of Education for the Negro Exposition for the state of Illinois. As a teacher, he served as Professor of Latin and Greek at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., from 1894-1901, Professor of English and Pedagogy at the Ga., State College from 1901-1902. He has been president of Lincoln Institute since 1902. He is a leader of education in the state of Missouri. As president of Lincoln Institute, he has increased the enrollment of the student body from 144 to 550 and the, teaching force from 9 to 84. Lincoln Institute over which Prusi- P PROF. ROMEO A. WEST. ident Allen presides, is one of the best equipped and supported Negro schools of the country. The colored people of the entire city of Savannah and the state of Georgia regard President Allen as one of her formost sons. President Allen married a Georgia girl, Miss Manjee L. Williams of Macon, Ga., a graduate of Atlanta University of the class of '94. From the union an interesting family has sprung. President Allen is well situated financially and enjoys the respect and esteem of the leading citizens both white and colored throughout the entire Middle West. He has also been invited to address large bodies in different parts of the U. S., and has just recently been invited to address an organization in Savannah, Ga. It requires a man of brain, ability and energy to govern an institution of five hundred students, where the strictest rules have to be observed, and where so many different things come up for adjudication. He handles them as if he was saying his prayers. There is never any friction or trouble in the school for the reason he is elected to govern the institution himself and is responsible to the board for whatever happens and the board does not meddle or interfere with the running of the institution. So long as everything is in first-class shape, they never interfere or hardly suggest a plan to the president as they have the utmost confidence in his integrity to plan and carry out anything and everything that is necessary to mould and round out full fledged men and women who are to go out into the world to make a livelihood. PROF. ROMEO A. WEST. Connected with Lincoln Institute is a young man, who is worthy of much consideration, and that is Prof. Romeo A. West, who is superintendent of grades and an assistant of Pres. Allen at Lincoln Institute. He was graduated from this institution as a young man full of force and energy whose sole aim and object is to do things that will count in life not only for himself but the betterment of his race. He is kind, courteous and polite and is always willing to accept advise that would better anything that he is interested in. Mr. West was a member of the committee that went before the Missouri Legislature and assisted in defeating the Jim Crow bills. Mr. West is one of the leading politicians of Missouri. He has assisted the Democrat party and therefore has influence, and through that influence with push, courage and ability, he succeeded in getting the better class of Democrats to defeat the bill. The following is a copy of a sample of a letter that we received from members of, the House stating the great work done by him: Gallatin, Mo., Apr. 2, 1914. Mr. Nick Chiles, Editor, Topke, Kansas. Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of recent date inquiring concerning the service of R. A. West in behalf of the beat interests of his race will say that he appeared before the Committee on Agriculture when there was a bill before that committee, which would have resulted in the injury of agricultural work of Lincoln Institute and opposed it very effectually. He also did able work personally with a number of members in these subjects. In regard to the Home for Negro Incorrigible girls will say that that was followed and I would attribute considerable credit to him for the results that were attained. I hope that I have furnished you with the desired information concerning Mr. West. You're truly, F. S. TUGGLE. Weaubleau, Mo., Apr. 3, 1913, Mr. Nick Chiles, Editor, The Topeka Plaindealer, Topeka, Kansas. Dear Sir: Replying to your inquiry regarding Mr. West, an employee of the last Missouri Legislature, I am glad to say that Mr. West made a very strong argument before the R. R. Comf. against the "Jim Crow" bills. Hjs argument was committed to writing and read before the committee, and you will do well to secure a copy of it. I have myself asked Mr. West for a copy. I think he did more than any one else to defeat those bills. Yours truly, O. B. WHITTAKER. Grant City, Mo., Apr. 3, 1913. Mr. Nick Chiles, Editor, Topeka, Kansas. Dear Sir: In reply to your favor of recent date in regard to one Mr. West of Jefferson City, permit me to say, I found him to be a gentleman of exceptional ability, and when he appeared before the Agriculture Committee, he was fully able to cope with all his opponents and fully maintained the justice and right of retaining the agricultural school at Jefferson City; and the committee so agreed without a dissenting vote, which decision was materially brought about by Mr. West's fair and impartial preexamination of the matter. I do not write this in the hope of any reward or fear of punishment, but as facts as I saw them. Olean, Mo., Apr. 5, 1913. Mr. Nick Chiles, Topeka, Kansas. Dear Sir: Your letter of recent date regarding the work of Mr. West, against the "Jim Crow" law received. I was a member of the R. R. Committee and I think that Mr. West done more to defeat the "Jim Crow" law than all others combined. He had a written speech which he wrote and delivered before the Committee, which was a cracker jack and won the compliment of all the committee. He was courteous and had the good will of the committee and I think he deserves great credit for his manly way of fighting this law and I am sure you will give him credit for what he did. . . . . . . Rev. W. Samson Brooks Has Made it a Leader in the Religious World and a Power in St. Louis. Any one visiting St. Louis will miss half their interest if they fail to visit St. Paul A. M. E. church and witness that great congregation of over two thousand members, and hear that great choir and the sound of that large pipe organ and also the great divine, Rev. W. Samson Brooks. He is the only minister in the United States that has accomplished so much in such a short time, by going into St. Louis and raising enough money to pay off his indebtedness of several thousand dollars that had been on that church for the past quarter of a century. Rev. Brooks is not only one of the best ministers we ever met, but is an elcquent pulpit crator and can hold any congregation for ns long a O REV. W. SAMPSON BROOKS, D. D. time as he wishes. His church is beautifully located and under first-class control. He is a born leader of men and is loved and respected by the ministerial orgainzation of Saint Louis, which is composed of all the leading ministers of the city. His congregation is standing by him and are looking forward to the time when they can be of greater service to him. During the summer, he organized with another church and secured a park for church services and raised over six thousand dollars in six weeks. The following sketch is from the Central Afro-American, a St. Louis publication: The Rev. William Sampson Brooks, D. D., pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, St. Louis, Mo., has broken the record for money raising for relig- ious work. He has made for himself a place in the history of the African Methodist Episcopal church that will ever remain as a monument to his energy and which will mean his promotion to higher official life. Dr. Brooks was born in May, 1864. He has achieved success by hard and persistent labor, and his home state is proud of his admirable record. Schools for the education of colored people were few and far apart when young Brooks arrived at school age. It was after he had reached his majority that W. Sampson Brooks decided to take on more education, hence he went to Baltimore and entered Morgan College, remaining there just seven years during which time he completed the academic course and spent some time in the college department. This was the beginning of his active work in the church and for his people. In 1893 he joined the Iowa Annual conference at Des Moines and was assigned to Minneapolis, Minn. During his stay in Minneapolis, he erected a fine church. Dr. Brooks has pastored churches in Des Moines, Chicago and Nashville. When that congregation of the St. Paul A. M. E. church was struggling under a heavy debt, Bishops Parks was petitioned to send to the church, a man of experience in church finance, an organizer and leader. Dr. Brooks was pastoring in Nashville, but the Bishop heeding the call of St. Paul church, assigned Dr. Brooks as its pastor. On taking charge of the church, the indebtedness amounted to $14,000 and he declared that it should be wiped out. In May, 1912 he raised $5,000 in a single rally and May 19, 1913 over $7,000 was placed on the table. A few weeks later Dr. Sampson Brooks brought to a successful close the all day service and mortgage burning. Beginning with a prayer service at 6 A.M., the exercises climaxed when the deed of trust which represented the last of a debt which had existed for 40 years went up in smoke and ashes after seven members of the board of trustees had touched candles to it. Financially, spiritually and otherwise, the pastor has had a very brilliant and successful career. The secret of Rev. Dr. Brooks' success are: First, he is an effective preacher, has travelled extensively and made careful observation; second, he is genial, has the faculty of ingratiation and receives all who come to him with open arms and an open heart; third, he is public spirited, "nothing that concerns mankind is foreign to him." He carries religion outside the church into the affairs, of the state and applies it in the work of general uplift. Price, $1.50 Per Year. special way to be a leader in the higher ranks of the church. Dr. W. Bampson Brooks is entering upon the fourth year of his pastorate at St. Paul A. M. E. church. His return to this historic institution and its large and loyal membership is an evidence of his past usefulness, not alone to the church and its environments, but to the community. Dr. Brooks stands out prominently as one of the most potent factors in community betterment. His keen insight into every day life and his broad knowledge of human character has made him eminently fitted as a moulder of sentiment and opinion. The many innovations in church work, which he has instituted and all of which have been crowned with success have been instrumental in opening up a new line of thought and activity and firing the ambition of many citizens of St. Louis to greater efforts. It is the consensus of opinion among men of deep thought that Dr. W. Sampson Brooks since coming to St. Louis has been instrumental in improving conditions in many walks of life. His influence like the rock of Gibraltar will stand for ages in this the sixth largest city in the Union. Dr. Brooks has proven him self to be a master in cementing broken ties, a pulpit orator, a money producer, and a diplomat in the handling of men and women. WHOSE WHO IN MISSOURI! A Few of the Men and Women Who are Doing Things. The colored people of Missouri should be proud of Mr. Alex Slater, who is an employee in the state auditor's office. Mr. Slater is a prominent politician and lodge man. He has been employed n the State House for the past six years and has gained the friendship and respect of the entire state house force. He is kind, honest and upright gentleman, who can be trusted to carry out any proposition that he may attempt. Mr. Slater is a great admirer of the present state auditor and Colonel Bill Phelps. During the last campaign he volunteered his services and paid his own expenses and visited Jasper County and campaigned for Colonel Phelps for State senator, for which 1920 MR. ALEX SLATER. position he was elected by a large majority. 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I. and E. I. The colored farmers from every section of Kansas held their annual conference at the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 9 and 10. The meetings were held in the assembly room which was artistically decorated by the students in the Agricultural Department under the supervision of Prof. R. E. Malone, director of the department. A large banner bearing the inscription, "Welcome Farmers," greeted the farmers as they entered the room and made them at once feel the characteristic hospitality of the institution that is so well known throughout the entire West. This year the Association inaugurated the display of various farm products, so that the hall resembled a county fair. Booths were erected and there was on exhibition specimens of various grains, wheat, al falfa, sugar cane, sorghum, all kinds of potatoes, carrots, vegetables of every description. The women's department was represented in exhibits of bread, cakes, pies, preserves, canned fruits, jellies, apples, nuts and candy. The exhibit from the Institute attracted especial attention. The sessions were helpful in every A. H. "UNCLE" DAVID CHILES, Who Has Grown to Be an Aristocrat from Profits Derived from the Rich, Fertile Soil of Kansas. detall. The discussions were full of life, right to the point and were beneficial to all present. Dr. J. H. Bias, veterinarian, of Tuskegee Institute was in attendance upon the meeting and delivered a very appreciative talk on stock raising, prevention of hog cholera, tuberculosis in cattle and the hoof and mouth diseases of cattle. The discussion of the program this year manifested an improvement in the life and work of the Kansas farmer. On Thursday night the judges made the following awards: White Dent Corn, first prize—Mr. Ernest Spottsville. White Dent Corn, second prize—Mr. Pryor Dickey. White Dent Corn, third prize—Mr. J. T. Jamison. Any variety of Corn, ribbon—Mr. I. B. Chiles. Best Yellow Dent Corn, first prize—Mr. Poster Chiles. Best Yellow Dent Corn, second prize—Mr. I. B. Chiles. Wheat, first prize—Mr. Pryor Dickey. Feterita, first prize—Mr. S. A. Curey. Feterita, second prize—Mr. Ernest Spottsville. Clover seed, first prize—Mr. Pryor Dickey. Alfalfa, first prize—Mr. Ernest Spottsville. Kaffir, first prize—Mr. Ernest Spottsville. Kaffir, second prize—Mr. S. A. Carey. Any variety of Potatoes, first prize —Mr. France Harber. White Sweet Potatoes, first prize —Mr. J. P. Hayden. White Sweet Potatoes, second prize—Mr. David Chiles. White Sweet Potatoes, third prize Mr. M. G. Bolin. Red Sweet Potatoes, first prize— Mr. David Chiles. Carrots, first prize—Mr. J. T. Jamison. Parsnips, first prize—Mr. J. T. Jamison. Pumpkin, first prize—Mr. J. F. Hayden. Turnip, first prize—Mr. Foster Chiles. Turnip, second prize—Mr. David Chiles. Best exhibit of vegetables, first prize—Mr. David Chiles. Best plate of Apples, first prize ... parks. Best coop White Plymouth Rocks —Mr. J. T. Jamison. Brown Leghorns, first prize—Mrs. Frances Barber. Black Spanish, first prize—Mr. J. T. Jamison. Best three pounds of Lard, first prize—Mrs. P. Mason. Best Loaf of Bread, first prize— Domestic Science Department. Best Loaf of Bread, second prize— Mrs. P. Mason. Best Loaf of Bread, third prize— Mrs. Frances Barber. Best Loaf Brown Bread, first prize —Mrs. P. Mason. Best Rolls, first prize—Mrs. F. Barber. Baking Powder Biscuit, first prize—Mrs. Mason. Doughnuts, first prize—Mrs. P. Mason. Best Apple Pie, first prize—Mrs. F. Barber. Grape Jelly, first prize—Mrs. Garrett. Apple Jelly, first prize—Mrs. M. Garrett. Tomato Ketchup, first prize—Mrs. M. Garrett. Watermelon Preserves, first prize Mrs. M. Garrett. Fear Preserves, first prize—Mrs. F. Barber. String Beans, first prize—Mrs. F. Barber. Pears, first prize—Mrs. F. Barber. Peach Butter, first prize—Mrs. M. Garrett. Canned Peaches, first prize—Mrs. P. Mason. Canned Tomatoes, first prize—Mrs. P. Mason. Hepburn Hall Boys' Locker Penman Hall Big Locker Crested Eagle Hall British Royal Navy A Birds-Eye View of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, Where the Sunflower Agriculturalists Were Royally Entertained. More and more are the farmers realizing the value of the Sunflower Agricultural Association and they are determined that it shall have the unqualified support of every farmer in the Sunflower State. Conference Notes. Mr. J. G. Groves, of Edwardsville, although international in reputation, still continues one of the boys and is ever ready to give practical help form his storehouse of scientific knowledge. A meeting without Bro. Julius, would be a failure. It takes a woman to bring out the fine points in poultry raising. Mrs. R. B. Brown, of Bonner Springs, is an expert in the business and knows how to make young chicks soon grow into money. Mr. J. R. Rogers and his family were on the eve of departing for Kentucky but just had to come up and participate in the proceedings of the meeting. He brought quite a delegation from his section of the state. When you want syrup that is sure enough sweet, don't fail to write to O. D. Redding at Independence, Kas. The crops of Western Kansas were so abundant that they were more than three times the purchase price of the land that raised them, according to the statements of representatives from that section. Mr. David Chiles, the veteran truck farmer of Eastern Kansas knows how to produce even if he can't get anybody to cook them for him. Some of his potatoes weigh more than ten pounds. Mr. Pryor Dickey, of Oak Mills, is still claiming that hogs are great mortgage reducers. Mr. Dickey grow his hogs by the hundred. The exhibit of seed corn shown by Mr. Ernest Spottsville, of Garnett, attracted the attention of every one. Mr. Spottsville is to be congratulated upon the breed of corn that he has developed. If the farmers of the state follow the suggestions of Mr. P. E. Laughlin, assistant bank commissioner, it will not be long before they will have several rural banks among them. Hon. J. C. Mohler, secretary of agriculture, State of Kansas, is still a farmer and knows the farmers' language. His address will always be remembered by those privileged to hear him. The executive committee decided to hold two sectional meetings during the year; the first one to be held at Edwardsville early in the spring and the second in Western Kansas during the month of July. The committee is doing everything possible to bring the Association in vital touch with the farmers. The farmers are loud in their praises of the hearty welcome given and the treatment accorded them by the faculty and students of the Institute. They feel that it is their school, the place for their boys and girls. The address delivered by Hon. S. E. Carey, county attorney of Logan county, made us all desire to try the broad fertile acres of the Western portion of our state. "Uncle" David Chiles, the veteran gardner and sweet potato king, represented The Topeka Plaindealer in the absence of the editor. "Uncle" David is wise when it comes to the agricultural end of a newspaper, and in covering the meeting, all are very highly pleased with the way he handled things. VINITA .OKLAHOMA. The churches will have a joint Christmas tree Thursday, Dec. 24th. All are cordially invited to attend. The public schools will furnish the program and no pains will be spared to entertain all. School closes for the holidays Dec. 23d, and takes up Jan. 4th 1915. Rev. Rowe, of Nowata, preached at the First Baptist church Sunday. All are well pleased with their new pastor at the Methodist church. J. Davis spent Sunday with home folks, returning to Welch in the afternoon. M. G. Weaver was in from White Oak Saturday. Mrs. Oscar Moore entertained on Monday evening in honor of Mrs. Alta Jacobs, of Richmond. An enjoyable evening was spent in games and refreshments. Mrs. Lee Williams entertained on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Alta Jacobs was the guest of honor. A prize was awarded the guest of honor and Miss Sadie B. Davis won the prize in the guessing contest. All were pleased with their evening's amusements and retired at a late hour. Rev. R. T. Green came Tuesday to take charge of the A. M. E. church. Rev. J. E. W. Williams and family left Friday for Boynton. James Vann is improving rapidly under the medical care of Dr. L. I. Ryan. The babe of Mr. Leadman's daughter that was operated on some time ago is improving nicely. The child had two abcesses on the head, one on the hand and one on the foot. Dr. L. I. Ryan has eliminated all doubt as to its recovery. A. Rider returned Monday from his visit to his farm. Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, of Muskegee, delivered an excellent sermon at the First Baptist church Monday night. Revs. H. T. Borders and J. C. Jennings are carrying on a revival in Bartlesville. The report that a part of the teachers are going to resign during the holidays is not a fact. All are required to abide by their contracts and we are of the opinion that they will. A number of school children have not yet entered school. Parents, are you going to suffer your child to grow up uncultured and ignorant of the letters? The present age demands the education of your children. Rev. H. F. Bray is having success with his church. Mr. Curtis M. Harris of Dewey Colo., and known as one of the few funeral directors in the West is M guest of his brother, Frank Harris of the Elite cafe. Rev. and Mrs. Bray had for the guest, Saturday evening at 6 o'clock dinner, Mr. Curtis M. Harris. Mrs. Letha Stawart of Sterling Kansas spent two days in our city this week. Mr. B. Owen died at his home last Tuesday. The funeral was held a 3 P. M. from Bothel A. M. E. church Sunday, Rev. H. F. Bray officiating Curtis M. Harris, funeral director. Mr. and Mrs. H. Wickliffe had for their guests in their home at 329 H West, Mr. and Mrs. F. Harris, M. Viola Reynold, and Curtis M. Harris. Mr. Curtis M. Harris will leave our city Monday for Newton and Topeka and Lawrence, Kansas; he is going to Indianapolis, Ind., to spend time with his mother, whom he has not seen for 22 years. A painful shock to the city was the death of Mr. H. B. Owens on last Wednesday, which had been expected for some time, having been ill for over two years. Although his physical strength had been practically exhausted for some time, his spiritual and mental strength was excellent. He served as secretary of Bethlehem church over fifteen years, was a faithful member and a loyal citizen. The funeral services were the largest ever held in the history of the city. Proceeding the corpse, the beautiful and numerous floral offering was borne by four little flower girls while the Sunflower orchestra played sad sweet music during the entrance and departure of the cortege. Music was furnished by the Baptist and C. M. E. choir and several selections were also rendered by the Hutchinson concert band. The sermon was ably preached by Rev. H. Franklin Bray and condolence from all the auxiliaries of the church were read by Rev. N. H. Jeltz. The choir turned out in a body. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank the friends for the beautiful floral offerings and kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved husband, father and brother. Mrs. H. B. Owens. Percival Owens, Etka Owens. Ed Owens, Martha Owens, Colia Owens. Mr. Leon Wilson is critically ill. Mrs. Eather Owens left for Mabe Springs, having visited in the city. Springs, having visited in the city. Mr. Bert Raddick spent a few days visiting in Kansas City. Mrs. H. Bradley returned from Atchison after having spent a pleasant time. Miss Alice Wilson is visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Alebrt Slaughter of Newton is in the city. A band concert was given at Broadus hall and was largely attended. All the selections were well rendered and they are now practicing for a minstrel in the near future. A grand recital was given Thursday evening at Bethel church, which was a success. MAPLE HILL KANSAS. Miss Florence Bluford of McFarland is here visiting friends. Rev. B. C. Duke preached here Sunday and returned home on No. 36, Sunday evening. Norman Oliver spent the week end in Topeka, visiting his aunt, Mrs. Birdie Glenn. Mrs. Hattie Davis and little son is here visiting. Miss Grace Stanley was taken to Stormont hospital last Tuesday and operated on. Sam Flake is on the sick list. Alwayne Smith who has been in McFarland working is home again. Solomon Stanley visited his daughter, Grace, who is in the hospital, on last Sunday. OSWEGO. KANSAS. Mr. Nathaniel Hawthorne Jeltz lectured on Negro immigration West. He gave us a splendid talk at the M. E. church, also sold a few books on the spirit, thought and inspiration of the West. The literary society had a grand time, Friday, Dec. 12. The debate was, "Should the Negro immigrate," was, "Should the Negro immigrate," and was won by the negatives, also had a few good readings and the choir sang some very beautiful songs. Mrs. Green is ill and doesn't seem to be improving very rapidly. Mrs. Nannie Holmps was called to Chetopa, Monday on account of the illness of Mrs. Velma Roberta. FOR RENT—Store building. In a good location. 25 x35 with hall above. Addres. H. J. WILSON, Manhattan, Kearns. 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The rooms were ex- ‘exquisitely decorated with holly and ether Christmas designs extending from and across the ceilings; potted plants and cut flowers, intermingled with sweet strains of music, The guests were daintily and elaborats- Ty served to a three course mend consisting of wine, turkey, escolloped eysters, celery, pickles, bread, varicd ‘prick ico cream, assorted cakes (the ‘dnd that would melt in your mouth) ‘and some more wine. Music, games and dancing furnished the pleasant diversion of the evening which speeded for too quickly. Lach guests presented the admirable hostess with ‘an envelope containing 42 pennies, wevincing the number of years she ‘thas lived and wishing her the happy return of as many moro years. She was assisted in entertaining her many friends who called during the ~day, by her husband, Mr. Walter Sesith, Mrs. Allean Anderson, Mr. ‘and Mrs. Harry Dean, Mr, Rosove "Wilks and M'ss Edna Wilks. , The senor and junior young men ‘of Lincoln High achool entertained peith an elaborate reception Friday g, Dec. 4 at the residence of yHeleh Wallace and Thelma “There wore. a large umber or young ladies and other invited guests who enjoyed themselves until a late hour with games and dancing, Just before de- parting refiesuments were served to all, ‘A very enjoyable meeting of tha Womans’ Musical and Literary club ‘was that which convened at the resl- dence of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Young ‘on Friday afterncon, Dec. 4. There were a large number present. Tao vice-president, Mrs. B. B, Cooper, called the club to order with Mrs, B. L. Fulbright at the piano; Mra. Dr, Clark Yeading In prayer, After the regular routine of business, que ++ tions were ashed by the vice-presi- dent on the author, Dunbar's life. Mrs, B, I. Fulbright answered the greatest number of questions en this and the two previous mectings, at the next meeting the presilent, Mrs, M. A. Jarcett will present the price which wre had offered, For bert quotation, of the visitors, Mra, Vich- ers received the prize, and for the best quotation ¢f the club members, Mrs. B, B, Cooper received the prize. These prizes wero presented ant gives by the hostess, Mra, Yount, who wag aasisted by her charming little daughter, Miss Lenna, in serv- ing dainty refreshments to ihe vial- tors, Meodames Vichers, Marvey, Long, Bedell and members, Next place ef meeting, with Mra. B. B. Cooper, $38 Ssuth Grant street, Mrs, Rachel Jones, of Chicago, Il., wat summoned home on account of the death ef her sister, Mra. Della Raymond, whe died suddenly at her ten ia @klaborss. Her, husband, Ms; Rayuaped ond. alr little. childrey accompanied the body here for burial. Bhe died suddenly Wednesday morn- ing, Dec. 24 at her home, at the age of 32 years, leaving wix sweet little bables, a devoted husband, mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. John Jar- rett, two sisters, three brothers and a hove of relatives and friends tu mourn her seemingly untimely de- partute. The flowing excellent program under the direction of Mr. Willlam Smith was yendered at Gibson chapol Monday evening Dec 21: Invocation—Rev. D, W. Boatner, st eee ero eee Sve ieee ee ee ee ee drews and Doris B. Cooper. Recital—Prof. L. H. Bustill. Vxc0l Solo—Eugene Metcheley. Duett, Cornet and Trombone—Mes- ars, George Abernathy and L, IH. Farris. Vocal Solo—Mrs. Lucile Pitts. Vocal Solo—Mrs, Bertha Fulbright. Pano Nuett—Misses M. Andrews and Edna Smith. Recital—W. R. Fulbright. Tromb-ne So'o—Mr. 1. MW. Parris. Reeital—Dorls 33%. Cooper. Violin Solo—Miss Garzia Corneal. Mise Ethel A. Wilburn, of Musko- foe, Okla, enjoyed an exectlent ser- mon delivered by Rey. I. C. Nichole son Sunday morning, who will be the new pastor of the C. M, [. denoml- nation of said place. Mrs. M. F. Lenox, of Saint Louls, will pay ler a.n of Texas a visit very noon, Quit. a deal of sichness prevails: Mr, William Smith, Mr. W. IL. For! and Mrs, Margaret Cain and othors are reported on the sick list. Mrs. Clarissa Speney*, who has bert sick for several weeks, died Tuesday afternoon. Services will be held ot the A. M. E. church, Pev. T. A. Har vey, pastor, will dofiver the sermon. The services will be under the aus- nices of Queen City Court, Wednes- day afternoon, Dec, 9. Interment in Hazelwood cemetery, Misg Ida And.jns was a most gracious hosters to her L. H. club Saturday afternom, Dec. 5. The members stesdily applied their nee- dies for two hours, after which with the president, Miss Vickers in the chair, the necessary business of the club was transacted. After which appetizing refreshments were served to Mrs. Dr. Harris and Miss Marie W. Andrews and mombers. Tals worthy club has made many friends In the community, and many are seek- | ing the pleasure of entertaining its [smemtors, ameng whom are Mee Chas. Andrews on the Boulevard, Mise O.born, instructor of domestic scl- ence, Lincoln High school, Mra. Dr. Clark; on St, Louis street, Mrs. Lon Vickers and cthers. Mrs. Vickers | will present each member with a | beautiful Christmas gift of her own handiwork, as she is an artist in that ling of no mean ability. Mr. Chas. L. Williams and Mr, Hobert Moss will entertain with a reception, Friday evening, hours 8 to 12, on Summitt avenue at the residence cf Mr. Williams. Mrs, Walter Smith has set the pace as an entertainer for a birth- day anniversary. Her 42d birthtay will long remembered—thres large turkeys, six gallons brick cream— white, yellow and angel food cake, assorted spark!ing winss, dainty can- dies, celery, pickles, oysters. 2 C-anN emfw emfw mtw shrdhhho Mra, Mary A. Jarrett was unable to ve in the chair at her cluls on Friday afternozn, owing to the de- mize of her niece, Mrs. Della Jarrett Raymond, A very splendid, yet sad and touching original poem was com- posed and read by Mrs, Jarrett at the fervices cver Mrs. Raymond, ‘Mr. and Mra, J. Vincent Foster and daughter, Miss Carrie, are expecting their son, Mr. A. L. J. Foster als? a nephew of Mr, Foster, Mr. W. M. Douglas, of St. Paul, Minn, wha will spend the holidays as their guests, Mra, Clarisea Spencer was beautl- fully laid to rest by the Queen City Court, No, 64 also Euclid Chapter, No, 23, O. E, S., assisting. Rev, T. A. Harvey ¢f the A. M. E. church Jelivered » bewutiful and impressive oration over the deceased, Mra. Spencer was a Christian woman wiln a kind and lovable dispoution who posseszed many friends <f both races. She leaves a liusband, four daugh ters, two Lr-ther, and « large num her of other re‘atives and friend, to mourn her sad departure, Beautiful floral trilutos covered the casket. Mr, John Trdg on South Moin Sty scntinues on the sick list. Miss Clara Nuttall will spend tae] ek ee eR hSee ol Pe lende: of the clob’ssfifteenth anniversary was postponed to an Indefinate date. The next reguiat meeting, will be with Mrs. B.°B. Cooper. Ming Osborn, Instructor in domestic art, cordially invites the parents and friends to inspect the work which will be on exhibition and to enjoy a ‘meng, which will be prepared at tho ‘lose of school December 18, for tha Christmas holidays. Mr. T. Layton hag just finished butchering, and Is now enjoying his wotd spareribs, tackbones, good sausage and pure lard under his own Ag and vine tree. He also enjoys the product of one of the best cows in the country. Mr, Layton fs kind and liberal and enjoys his friends, Mrd Margaret Cain, ono of Spring- fields oldest respected and beloved residents, passed to the great beyont Satunlay, Idec, 12, She had been Ill for sometime. ‘Lhe funeral was hell at the C. Ys hurch on Tuenday, Dee. 45th und§ the auspices of Queen City Court No. Gi. Rev. W. Dz Bb atrer officiated. The “Good Fellow” entertainmert riven at the Presbyterian church on the 10th under the direction of Mrs. J, I. Clark asedstedt by the Ladies Literary and Musical club was a fine success. The program Was an u1- usually gord onc, the most plea ins number he'ng a sketch rented ty Miss Carrie I'vster and Mr. Hariiso1 Rector. ‘Ihe prime object of the en- tertainment {1 to send cheer tu the toys and girls who are and have been Izng neglecte’. The promoters of the movement feel very much th+ need of work of this kind among oat pezple, and know that if only one person Is made glad at Christmas time through the work of those who have striven to render service, tas effort or nim hag been indeed worth while. GODFREY, ILLNOIS. Weather has been good until now, ani new the cold weather has set iy and we have had flurries of snzw for thres days. Farm work is at n stand still and ghe corn is yet to ga- ther. Many of the farmers are lov- ing their fine horses. Mr. Geo. North has gone to Sa- crente, Ill, to visit hig sister, Mrs, Mary J:hnson. % Mr. Odes Lowry haz gone to Cen- tratia, IIL, to spend the winter with hia parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lowry. Mrs, Anderw Cannon and Miss Clara Green of Altcn attended ser- vices at the,A. M. E. church, Rocky Fork, Dec. 13. Mr. Joseph Hindman Myers cele brated his 18th birthday, Dec. 11, with a pie feast. It being his desire that his friends present to him ples as a present. So he received many pies cf different varicties. Mr, Collins came through here Dec. 13 inspecting the line and was enter- tained at dinner at the home of Mr. Geo. Hindman Myers and wife, after- wards he proceeded cn his journey ‘n his auto to Dow. Mr. ard Mrq, Benj. Mallock enter- tained Mr. Frank Kennedy and fam- ‘ly at dinner, Dec. 13. Mrs. Benj. Matlock and Miss Iruie Hindman Myers was the guest of Mrs. Joe Cannon, Dec. 14. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Mrs. D. E, Douglass and dazghter, Mra. A. L. Nichols, went to Wichita en V'riday of last week to visit with Mrs. Henry Wright, who i quite il). Mrs, Wright is the daughter of Mrs. Douglass. Miss Susie Weakley of Columbus, ‘Kana, fa visiting Mrs. Chas. Elliott pn South Menox street. Mrs. Elliott gave a very pretty party in honor ef her guest on Wednasday evening ef last week and the time was very pleasantly spent in making and pull- irg candy, Those present were Mr. and Mrs, F. Montgomery, Mrs. Eva Cole, Miss Edna Hogan, Miss Josie Montgomery, H, G. Holden, J. W. Jackson, Ambrose Woodard, Edward Cooper, Mr, Roy Moore, the popular Bret~ ton Houxe man, went to Wichita last Monday to visit Miss Geneva John- xon, bis lest little girl. Mr, Anthony Monroe who drove his big car to Topeka last Thursday returned home the first of the week and reports the weather quite ¢:M In that lecality, LARNED, KANSAS. The W, Il, M. society met at the parsonage with Mrs. C, If, Anderson and a 2-course luncheon was served, after which the soglety adjourned to meet with Mes. Td Clark, The Sunday scho:! will have thelr Christmas tree and program an Dee. 2tth. The Stewardesses sister, wi'l have a turkey supper after the pro- gram Xmas Eve night. Pav, and Mrs, Anderson enjoyed Thankagiving day with Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Wood; also with Mr, and Mrs. W. Smith on Friday following. 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Saturday and Sunday i nighte last par leaves 32 o'clock midnight. , ; Cars leave Tenth and Main, Kansas City, every hour . on the even hout from 6 A, M, to 10 P, M., theutre car 11:30 1 * on Monday, Tuerdsy, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday ‘ nights, Saturday and Sunday nights theatre car leaves at ! 11 P, BM, last car leaves 12 o'clock midnight. , : . . | Th B AdNSAS Liy-WESIEIN hallway LO jf e ' . * IS eS AAS i wires wwf NCS 8 GW Eta ataNeen. Staudt Setting the Trap. Representatives of the Department of Justice, especially those around Chicago, Ill., are getting "wise" to the chicanery being practiced by shrewd women with reference to the Mann white slave law, and now propose to investigate all such cases before proceeding to prosecute. One of the latest cases brought to their attention is one in which a rich old man is defendant and the plaintiff has a desire to bilk him out of a sugary sum of $50,000 and the woman in the case is willing to divy with the government agents if they will secure the said $50,000. This case drags the law down, to a level of a blackmailing scheme and places the Mann Act as a lever for revenge. All laws should operate to the ends to secure justice, but this has not been the case in a single one of the many cases that have been tried in this country since the enactment of the law. In a recent Topeka case, a man was found guilty on the word of a perjurer and a disappointed adventurer. Had this man possessed the means that he probably claimed to have, there is no doubt in the public mind but what the woman in the case would never have returned to the city with such a fairy tale or cock and bull story as to send a man to prison. If the, Department of Justice agents smell danger in the law now, they are to be commended for awakening from the lethargy. But we do not believe that they are just coming to realize the danger in this law as now being applied. The law was stretched to the breaking point to enmesh Jack Johnson. They "got" Jack all right, but he was not the only one. Some of the most wealthy men in the country have been caught in the trap set for Johnson and if the truth were known and could be established the government would have to go bankrupt to build jails enough to hold all men, white and black, rich and poor, high and low, and government officials too, who would get trapped in the meshes of this law, as now being interpreted. To make this law effective and to remove all chances of blackmailing and revenge being wrought under its terms, the present term of Congress should amend the law to include the woman in the case as equally guilty with the man and the agents of the Department of Justice will find little to do along this line. "Jim Crow" Law The case of the Kansas City physician who was denied proper accommodations under the law was also before the court and involved the same law, the same conditions and treatment, also by a singular co-incident the petition in his case and the petition of the petitioners in this case are identical in so far as they are held to be faulty and in violation of the rules of the court. By agreement the cases were consolidated and the following proceedings had in accordance therewith: In the United States Supreme Court. In re Martin and five other persons of the African race. Petitimmers complaining of the Oklahoma Jim Crow, law as being discriminative and unconstitutional. The highest court of the land, delivers the knock-out blow to this Oklahoma law, the pet of the Negrohating South. They hold that its provisions are invalid and in contravention of the constitution of the United States, but for technical reasons, because of carelessness, neglect or incompetency on the part of the petitioners they refuse to make such holding a part of the record for the reason that the petition in the cause was not prepared in accordance with the strict rules of the court. The United States Supreme Court in its rules has prescribed certain things which petition to it in certain cases must contain. Of necessity they enforce these rules and all petitions no matter from whom or what the subject matter are dismissed without receiving consideration on the merits if they do not conform to these iron elad rules. The case is one in which Horace Martin and five other persons of the African race, claiming that the entire Jim Crow law, was unconstitutional, sought an injunction to regain five railroads, the Santa Fe, Missouri Pacific, Frisco, Rock Island and the M.K. & T. from conferring it. The case was first presented to the United States District Court. In Oklahoma and was by that court dismissed for the reason that that court passing on the case on its merits held the law valid. An appeal to the United States Supreme Court at the National Capitol was then attempted to be perfected. The majority of the court sustain the dismissal of the cause because the Negroes had not shown in their petition that they had applied to the railroads for accommodations under the law or that the railroads had notified them that they would be refused such accommodations. The majority through Mr. Justice Hughes stated however, that they could not agree with the lower court that the law was constitutional. A minority consisting of Chief Justice White, Justices Holmes, Lamar and McReynolds concurred in the order of dismissal, but declined to express any opinion in the order of dismissal, but declined to express any opinion on the constitutional question to be raised. Justice Hughes speaking for the majority stated; "The reasoning of the railroad companies is that there may not be enough persons of the African race seeking accommodations to warrant the outlay in providing them. This argument with regard to the value of the traffic seems to be without merit. It makes the constitutional right depend upon the number of persons who may be discriminated against, whereas, the very essence of the constitutional right is that it is a personal and individual right. Whether or not special facilities are provided may doubtless be conditioned upon there being a reasonable demand for them, but, if facilities are provided substantial equality of treatment and accommodations traveling under like conditions must be furnished. For the reasons, however as formerly stated, we cannot make any reference by us to the merits of the case a part of the record. The case is not before us in accordance to the rules of this court and correct practice in such cases and for that reason, that it is improperly here the petition is dismissed." From the above decision and statement of the court it appears that the complainants have taken too much for granted. They did not make applications to the railroads complained of for accommodations desired and claimed as their right as citizens, and did not incorporate an allegation in their petition that they had made such demand and that if made it had been refused. No doubt when such a time shall come when some person of African decent in a proper manner demands equal accommodations with those furnished others and if the accommodations are then refused and the case is prepared and presented to the court in accordance with its prescribed and printed rules of practice that court will hold the law to be invalid and unconstitutional. In the next case, nothing should be presumed. Let the persons discriminated against perform their part well and, their rights will be protected. THE LAW IS A VICIOUS ONE AND IS WITHOUT DOUBT UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Fellowing are the men who comprise the United States Supreme Court and the state from whence they hail: Chief Justice White, Louisiana. Justice Hughes, New York. Justice Pitney, New York. Justice Day, Ohio. Justice McKenna, California. Justice Lurton, Tennessee. Justice Holmes, Massachusetts. Justice Lamar, Wyoming. Justice McReynolds, Alabama. A GREAT BOOK ON THE NEGRO QUESTION. (By Prof. Charles Altxander ) Every reader of The Topeka Plaindealer should have a copy of "Battles and Victories of Allen Allensworth," the great book just published by Sherman, French & Co., of Boston, Mass, written by Prof Charles Alexander, of Los Angles, California. This wonderful book contains the narrative of the life of Colonel Allen Allensworth, who rose from the lowest levels of degradation in slavery to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Regular Army of the United States, the highest rank yet attained by a colored man; and it also contains the history of the Negro race from the beginning of the slave trade in the United States up to the present time. This book is written in the most fascinating style, with bits of moral philosophy and sound wisdom, altogether admirable. It is intensely interesting to readers of every class. It is one of the really great books on the Negro question—a most valuable contribution to our historical literature. Orders sent to Prof. Charles Alexander, 502 Thorpe Building, Los Angles, California, will be given prompt attention. The book contains over 400 pages and COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Payl Payl Payl All you owe the Plaindealer now, while you have the money. Mrs. Susie Taylor was on the sick list last week. Also Mrs. Bertha Roberts. Cupid is certainly performing his duty in this part of the country. Rev. P. D. Skinner performed the ceremony last Friday afternoon uniting in marriage, Miss Esther Newton and Mr. John Campbell. The groom owns a fine farm in Oklahoma and the newly married couple will make their home on the farm. Miss Brownlee Baird made a business trip to Kansas City, Mo., Saturday and Sunday of last week. The Macedonia B. Y. P. U. elected officers last Sunday evening for insuing year. Mr. G. Blackwell was re-elected president, Prof. Penn, V. Pres., Miss Hannah Coleman, Sce'y, Miss Lillian Hunnigan, Asst. Sec'y, Mrs. D. A. Jefferson, Treas. The officers are competent and we hope the year 1915 will be a banner year. The bible discussions every Sunday evening at 6:30 P. M., are found to be very interesting and very helpful to those who attend. Excellent service was held at Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday. The presiding elder, Rev. J. T. Smith was present and had communion services in the afternoon. Quarterly conference was held Monday evening at 7:30 P. M. Mr. G. W. Basketttville and family left for Iola, Kans., last week. Ha will return shortly. Unfortunately Mrs. Maude Winfrey fell one day last week and is confined to her bed, having bean quite ill from the fall. The revival services are still going on at Sardis First Baptist church, and Rev. Skinner, the pastor is assisted by Rev. George W. McClendon, pastor of Central Baptist church of Muskogee, Okla. The Fluer De Lis are club met last Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 8th at the residence of Mrs. Odie Hailey. After business the afternoon was delightfully spent in art work. An excellent paper was read by Mrs. Garfield Lane, a sweet instrumental solo by Mrs. A. D. Grant. After the social hour, a two course lunch was served by the hostess and highly relished by all present. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Chaz, P. Washington, Dec. 15. Mrs. M. E. Woods entertained at dinner, Monday. The presiding elder, Rev. J. T. Smith and Rev. H. H. McAllister were present. The Forum met at St. John Baptist church Sunday, Dec. 13. After the opening, the members responded to roll call with quotations. General business was taken up, the program that should have been rendered was postponed because of inconvenience and will be rendered Sunday, Dec. 20, at Bethel A. M. E. church, at which place the Forum will meet. Mrs. P. J. Grant entertained a few friends, Thursday evening, Dec. 10th at her home. The evening was very pleasantly spent in music and games. A chinty repast was served by the hostess. The following persons were present: Mrs. W. E. Love, Miss Louise Vincent, Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Badger, out of town guests, Mrs. A. M. Monros, Kansas City, Ms., Mr. Parks, Kansas City, Kansas. At a late hour all departed declaring Mrs. Grant an ideal entertainer. The I. S. I. Art club met with Mrs. J. A. Dodd on Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30. In spite of the inclementy of the weather, there was a full attendance, and the time was spent quite pleasantly. After the business hour a rehearsal of the drama, "The Lonelyville Social Club" was held. Mrs. Dodd assisted by her sister, Miss Edwina Pierce served a dainty luncheon at 5 P. M. and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. J. B. Hunnigan, on Dec. 16th. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Sheba Chapter, Q. E. S., elected Mrs. M. Wilson as matron and Mrs. Douglas as associate matron. They were installed the same day. Electa Chapter, O. E. S., the richest lodge in town, had its annual election of officers last Monday and Mrs. A. M. Brown, past matron, held the election. Following are some of the officers:—Mrs. Lillie Eskridge, matron; Mrs. Sonnes, associate matron; Mrs. Bailey, treasurer; Mrs. I. Lyons, secretary; Mrs. V. White, conductress; Mrs. C. Poenix, associate conductress; Star members—Mrs. N. Holloway, Mrs. Sullivan and three others; Auditing committee—Mrs. Link, Mrs. M. C. Matthews and Mrs. E. Hampton; Dr. Soane was elected as patron. All were installed together with the officers of Alice M. Browne Chapter and Star of Bethlehem Chapter. Mesdames Browne and Jackson and matrons elect of the above-named chapters. The hall was overcrowded. Dr. J. H. Anthony and Prof. M. Colling were Masonic vial- CROCKETT'S BIG SALE Started Dec. 10th with crowds of.... SATISFIED BUYERS. Our Sale of Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear Garments Will Last 19 Days. Big Reductious! Buy where your dollar will go the farthest. All goods have been re-tagged and great reductions in every department. $50,000 STOCK Of Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear Garments On Sale for 19 days, Ending Dec. 31. ...New Years... ...CROCKETT'S... 629 Kansas Ave. 618 Kansas Avenue. 833 N. Kansas Avenue. Less Price---More Variety. The only merchants between Kansas City and Denver buying:Toys in car lots. Buy Your Christmas at THE FAIR. MME. BAUM'S Hair Goods Are the Best Made. Real Hand Made Human 6 We guarantee them to COMB and WASH and for the CRIMP to remain THE OLD RELIABLE MME, BAUM'S HAIR EMPORIUM 86-8th Ave. NEW YORK CITY. Send 2c stamp today for Catalogue. Mrs. I. V. Brown of Bethel, Kas., attended Electa Chapter Monday. Mrs. Ruth Bradley is visiting in St. Louis, Mo. Rev. Brown of Bonner Springs, and Mrs. Britain were in the city this week as witnesses in the Britain murder trial. We are proud to see Mr. Olin Smith, a student of the Pennsylvania Polytechnic school, in the city visiting Mrs. Alice Day, his mother, during the holidays. We are sorry to hear that Rev. A. M. Ward of Denver, Colo., lost his house and furniture by fire recently. Miss Mabel Wilson has been out of school a week. Rev. Holmes still holds the banner for preaching soul-stirring sermons, his text last Sunday was from Josh. 6:23, "The Scarlet Cord," his theme being "Was the House on the Wall!" The A. M. E. church will give concerts Christmas Eve night and also on Christmas night. The Ninth St. M. E. church has begun to excavate for the new edifice. Mrs. Scoif, mother of Mrs. Gee King, is ill at her other daughter's home in Kensington Gizz. Ma. Latest Styles always my aim. We sell Crocole Hair Goods, Wigs, Palts, Braids, Puffs, and Transformations. Hair in bulk, Hair Nets, Straightening Combs, toilet articles. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Clark of 2455 Flora avenue, Kansas City, Mo., entertained Mrs. M. C. Matthews and Mrs. Moore of Memphis, Tenn., at dinner last Thursday. Members and friends of the Metropolitan Baptist church, under the leadership of Mr. Cordelle White, gave Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Holmes a pleasant surprise. Useful things and groceries of all descriptions were given them. The pastor thanked all concerned publicly from the pulpit. Miss Mattie Lawrence has built a new vestibule and new porch to her house on Nebraska avenue. We are sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Scott of Mexico., Mo. He is the son-in-law of Mrs. P. Bradford on State avenue. They say "That wedding bells will soon ring on Nebraska avenue." They say "Santa Claus has visited Mesdame, Groen and Crawford with new black satin gowns, and Mrs. M. C. Matthews with a new seal coat." Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown have purchased another lot on Washington boulevard. Instead of the colored people getting off of that thoroughfare, as so many white and colored people, numerous, they are still on C # Topeka, Kansas. the huaste negotiating to buy more lots there. Smith's Special Sale OF Drugs, Druggists, Sundries and Useful CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Fine Maincure sets ..... from ..... $2.00 to $5.00 Beautiful Gold Watch Bracelets 8.00 A good Watch for ..... 1.00 One Dollar Alarm Clock ..... .75 One Dollar Pocket Knives ..... .90 Straightening and Drying ..... Combs ..... 1.00 Durham Duplex Razors 35c ..... Syringes ..... 1.00 Cigars per Box ..... 1.00 Vassar triple Chocolates per ..... box ..... 50c and 1.00 Twenty-five cts. Black Draught ..... 1.18 One Dollar Wine Cardul ..... 1.85 One Dollar Caldwell's Syrup ..... of Pepsin ..... 1.85 We carry a full line of Mime. Walker's Hair Grower, Glowing and Shampoo. White's Specific Face Cream Palmer's Skin Success Ointment and Soap, High Brown Powder, Ada and Elite Pomade, Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the face, Ford's Hair Pomade, Human Hair goods, Switches, Bangs, Transformations, Braids and Wigs. Mail or Phone orders promptly sold. You can save money by buying Xmas gifts or anything in the Drug line from us. We are supplying hundreds of people throughout Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma. THEO. SMITH'S, DRUG STORE, Southeast Cor 18th and Tracy KANSAS CITY, MO. Home Phone 5667 Main—Bell Phone 4591 Grand. Wilson Cash Coal Coal gives more good coal for $1 that any other place in the city. Editor Nick Chiles was transacting business in Leavenworth this week. Miss Lena Lair of Springfield, Mo., is visiting Mrs. B. J. Johnson her aunt on 1706 Fillmore. Mt. Olive M. E. church is preparing to put on the four act drama, "The Finger of Scorn," Monday night Dec. 28. Cyrene-Commandry, No. 3, Knighta Templar will give a benefit drill at the Metropolitan hall, Dec. 30, for St. John A. M. E. church. News reached the city Monday of the death of Rev. H. E. Strickland at Kansas City, Mo., last Sunday. Full particulars will be given later. --- Rev. H. W. White, pastor of Central Baptist church was called to Kansas City, Mo., the first of the week on account of the death of Rev. H. E. Strickland. --- Dr. W. R. Russell, the popular dentist, who was stricken with apendicitis some days ago, has about recovered, which fact his many friends are pleased to note. --- Mr. Leslie Taylor of Eudora came up from Lawrence last Friday with the basket ball team and spent the week end with Mr. Theodore Harvey on Fillmore street. --- A HOME WANTED!—For a dark colored boy of nine years. Fine disposition and excellent spirit. Apply to the Kansas Children's Home Society, 023 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kas. The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Literary club met Dec. 11th with Mrs. J. M. Wright. The next meeting today with Mrs. M. F. Clark; and the January 8th meeting with Mrs. M. D. Boyd.—Miss Izene Smith, reporter. Prof. Kealing lectured at the Topeka High school about ten days ago and it is the talk of the whole county. It is given out that there is no finer lecturer on the road than Prof. Kealing. --- Commencing Jan. 1, 1015, at Mt. Olive M. E. church revival meetings will be conducted by Rev. T. S. McMorris, D. D., pastor of the Saint James M. E. church of Kansas City, Kansas. All are earnestly requested to attend these meetings.—Rev. I. W. H. Terrell, pastor. Attorney and Mrs. S. E. Cary of Russell Springs, are visiting with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Barker. Mr. Carey is county attorney of Logan county. He attended the Farmers' Congress at The Topeka Industrial Institute last week. They will remain through the holidays. 000 Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Drake entertained at dinner last Sunday, at their home on Taylor street, and coyers were laid for the following: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Drake, Messrs. Leonard Clark and Alden Logan of Lawrence, Misses Dorn and Reita Reeves, A. Hadley, Hazel Gay and Jessie Hadley, and a fine time was enjoyed. --- Mr. C. A. Long, Grand High Priest of Prince Hall Grand Chapter, R. A. M. of Kansas and Jurisdiction, was in the city a few days last week and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Benj Payne, 915 N. Topeka avenue. Mr. Payne is grand secretary of the R. A. M., who gave a dinner in honor of Mr. Long. Those present were Dr. W. R. Russell, Mr. Geo. Turpin and Mr. A. P. Smith. -0- The Asbury M. E. church has arranged for Dec. 22 and 23, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, one of the most interesting features of the holiday season. It is the Negro Business Aksociation, in which a grand program has been planned, in which some of the leading men and women in Topeka will take part. It will be a source of learning to those seeking knowledge, and a better place to spend two evenings cannot be found. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Harris, 1231 Mcnroe street, entertained in honor of Rev. and Mrs. I. C. Nicholson on Thursday evening, Dec. 3d. The feature of the evening was a guessing contest in which Dr. M. L. Rosa won first prize and Mr. F. M. Harris won second prize. A delicious repast was served, which proved that the hostess is an adept in the culinary art. In the number present were, Rev. and Mrs. L. Nicholson, Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Ross, Mrs. James Moore and "My wife and I recommend Dr. Miles' Nervine for Fits and spasms. We have a boy who spasms because he has had that spasms since he was two years old. We had tried everything we knew and also took him to different doctors who said it would only be a short time until these fits would kill him. They would not allow him to go to school; finally my wife commenced to give him. Dr. Miles' Nervine Now he seems completely cured and gone to school regularly and has not had a spasm for months." Stephen G. Horlisk, Ambridge, Pa. Spasms, fits, convulsions, St. Vitus dance and epilepsy frequently afflict children. If you have a child suffering from any of these diseases do not hesitate to give Dr. Miles' Nervine a trial. Sold under a guarantee assuring the return of the price of the first bottle if it falls to benefit. At all druggists. PICTURES FRAMED—Portrait Photos. For high quality and low price, call 2538 White, 1170 Lincoln Street. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms. One of the best locatons in the city, 113 W. Tenth street, 4484 black. Wilson sells coal cheap. Better stock up before it gets cold and the price advances. Call 3642 and all orders will receive prompt attention. The many friends of Mr. Clarent Beck, who has been confined in the Santa Fe hospital for the past month, after being operated on for appendicitis, will be glad to note that he is again able to be out and will soon take his place "among the boys". --- HUSBAND WANTED: I am a widow 30 years old, weight 125 pounds of light complexion, good hair, well educated, a Christian, good cook and housekeeper, would like to correspond with a middle aged Christian gentleman of means, who would appreciate a good, true woman. Address Widow C, Afro-American Invest. Co., 911 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo. We wish to call attention to the Gem Grocery's ad, which appears in this issue. They are offering special prices on turkeys, chickens, game, etc., and will save you money. In connection with their well stocked grocery, is one of the finest meat markets in the city, and they are offering their wares at live and let live prices. Read the Gem Grocery ad and call at the store, 502-4 West 10th Street. العربية The Fair, which has long been Topeka's largest and most completely sticked toy store, has lost none of her old standing, and if anything is outlining herself this season in every respect. Mr. Rickenbacher, the popular proprietor is a splendid business man, and is thoroughly familiar with the wants of people, and the prices they can best afford to pay. If you want to save money, go to "The Fair" and purchase your Christmas toys, etc. Elsewhere in this paper will be found the ad of Mr. Theo. Smith, the popular druggist of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Smith is a pioneer druggist of the race, and conducts one of the largest stores in the West. His stock is new, clean and fresh, and the best that money can buy. He is offering a great reduction on all standard goods. Read his ad, and write or phone him your wants and your order will receive prompt attention. Miss Edna Greene, I make a specialty of copying legal documents, sermons, essays, etc. I also take dictation and will be pleased to serve the public at any time. I can be found daily at The Plaindealer office, and if you cannot call, phone 3300, and I will give your wants prompt attention. No manuscript too difficult for me to handle, no job too small or too large to receive careful attention. "The Old Reliable!" Mrs. McClelland. 113 WEST TENTH STREET. Phone 4484 Black. Unaware 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-Eve Cents Scalp Treatment Free. Hair Straightening ..... 25c. Hair Shampoo ..... 25c. Sale on Hair Goods—Any Switch 39c. Special attention to out-of-town education WarrenM.CrosbyCO Buy Useful Gifts This Year. They will be appreciated a great has no practical value. You will fi gestions that are useful as well as give you valuable service in select what is appropriate. In the list be from various departments. Hosiery and Umbrell In this department will be found Women's and Children's Hosiery in rices at prices that are moderate in MEN'S PURE SILK HOSE, in be blue; 4 pairs in neat box..... CHRISTMAS UMBRELLAS for handles and good rain-proof cover $4 ones $3; $2 and the $2.25 nes a Why, Not Give Glove Hundreds of pairs of gloves in e sire. If the gift is for "her" glove KAYSER'S CASHMERE GLOVE lent gloves for cold weather. Speci CHAMOISETTE GLOVES in turn An extra weight for winter, pair. will be appreciated a great deal more than some tactical value. You will find this store filled with just as useful as well as ornamental. Our sale valuable service in selecting gifts if you are in appropriate. In the list below we give you an aus departments. Very and Umbrellas For Christmas department will be found a most complete list and Children's Hosiery in all colors, sizes, weave ties that are moderate in comparison with qual PURE SILK HOSE in black and colors. Reg ers in neat box. MAS UMBRELLAS for men and women; and good rain-proof covers. $10 ones at $5; $6 ; $2 and the $2.25 nes at $1.50. Why Not Give Gloves This Time is of pairs of gloves in every color, style and the gift is for "her" gloves will be sure to plea R'S CASHMERE GLOVES' silk lined, all size for cold weather. Special price, pair. ISETTE GLOVES in tan, gray, chamois, black weight for winter, pair. They will be appreciated a great deal more than something that has no practical value. You will find this store filled with gift suggestions that are useful as well as ornamental. Our salespeople will give you valuable service in selecting gifts if you are in doubt about what is appropriate. In the list below we give you a few specials from various departments. Hosiery and Umbrellas For Christmas In this department will be found a most complete line of Men's, Women's and Children's Hosiery in all colors, sizes, weights and fabrics at prices that are moderate in comparison with quality. MEN'S PURE SILK HOSE, in black and colors. Regular 35c value; 4 pairs in neat box.....$1.00 CHRISTMAS UMBRELLAS for men and women; stylish fancy handles and good rain-proof covers, $10 ones at $5; $6 ones $3.50; $4 ones $3; $2 and the $2.25 nes at $1.50. Why Not Give Gloves This Time? Hundreds of pairs of gloves in every color, style and price you desire. If the gift is for "her" gloves will be sure to please. KAYSER'S CASHMERE GLOVES silk lined, all sizes; an excellent glove for cold weather. Special price, pair. 25c. CHAMOISETTE GLOVES in tan, grau, chamois, black and white. An extra weight for winter, pair. 50c. Jewelry and Toilet Articles Gifts of pretty jewelry are in good toilet sets and accessories will solve lem. Lack of space will not permit assured that among the scores of ment you will find what you want. LA VALLIERES—An assortment naments just received. These are wants one. Made of 12k top gold from $5 down to. Handkerchiefs For Our stock of handkerchiefs is the have ever shown. Thousands of hair and fancy initials and borders. P leather folders. Prices that will run Men's and Women MEN'S SILK TIES—Four-in-hand styles. Priced at $1, 65c, 50c, an WOMEN'S NECKWEAR—An ennovelties in two popular priced nec Women's and O Where is the woman who doesn't the coldest weather yet to come the little tets should be warmly co Our fur department offers a range excelled. Shoes For Women During cold weather especial att proper shoes. Our knees combine DOROTHY DODD AND GOLD LEATHERS, also leather and fabric cable. A pair from $6 down to. NINE O'CLOCK SCHOOL SHOP qualified for wear, fit and style. P CHILDREN'S SHOES priced at. Hundreds of Books CHILDREN'S BOOKS—Mother's bles BETTER BOOKS WITH HEAVIES, Peter Rabbit Series, Furry each : Wizard of Oz, Sunny Hour Story Time Stories, etc. Priced at, each BOYS' BOOKS—Dare Boys, Mowardes Series, Motor Rangers, Boy A BOYS' BOOKS AT 50c—Big Leaf Big Game Series: From Log Cabin GIRLS' BOOKS—Meades books Motor Maid's Series, each. Molly Brown Series and Aunt J Dolls Are On the From among the scores of dolls thing that will satisfy any child. them pick cut what they fancy. UNBEAKABLE DOLLS priced TEDDY BEARS from. pretty jewelry are in good taste at all times and and accessories will solve many a difficult gift of space will not permit us going into deta- that among the scores of beautiful articles in will find what you want. BLIERES—An assortment of these beautiful must received. These are all the rage and o- Made of 12k top gold in various dainty des- down to. Handkerchiefs For Men and Women of handkerchiefs is the largest and most shown. Thousands of handkerchiefs in silk and initials and borders. Put up in fancy Christina holders. Prices that will meet with your appro- Men's and Women's Neckwear SILK TIES—Four-in-hand styles; latest popu- priced at $1, 65c, 50c, and ... N'S NECKWEAR—An especially strong shi- n two popular priced neckwear at 50c and... Women's and Children's Fur- is the woman who doesn't care for nice, warm at weather yet to come they will be doubly w wets should be warmly comel every time they department offers a range of selection and price. Shoes For Women and Children cold weather especial attention should be given. Our knees combine style and durability in SHY DODD AND GOLD MEDAL SHOES for also leather and fabric combinations. Stylish pair from $6 down to. DYCLOCK SCHOOL SHOES for boys and g wear, fit and style. Pair from $3 down to. REN'S SHOES priced at, pair $1.69, $1.39, $1 hundreds of Books For Christ REN'S BOOKS—Mother Goose Stories, Rhys FOR BOOKS WITH HEAVY COVERS—Christmas For Rabbit Series, Furry Folks Series, Young of Oz, Sunny Hour Story Book, Denislow Story series, etc. Priced at, each $99, 50c and. BOOKS—Dare Boys, Motorcycle Series, Boy ies, Motor Rangers, Boy Aviators, Bungalow Bo BOOKS AT 50c—Big League Series, by Burt Series: From Log Cabin to White House, et BOOKS—Meades books; also Amy Blanchard Maid's series, each. Brown Series and Aunt Jane's Nieces, each. Dolls Are On the Third Floor among the scores of dolls on display you can it will satisfy any child. Bring the children cut what they fancy. SKAABLE DOLLS priced at. BEARS from. Gifts of pretty jewelry are in good taste at all times and the dainty toilet sets and accessories will solve many a difficult gift-giving problem. Lack of space will not permit us going into details; but rest assured that among the scores of beautiful articles in this department you will find what you want. LA VALLIERES—An assortment of these beautiful little neck ornaments just received. These are all the rage and every woman wants one. Made of 12k top gold in various dainty designs. Price from $5 down to..... 50c. Handkerchiefs For Men and Women Our stock of handkerchiefs is the largest and most complete we have ever shown. Thousands of handkerchiefs in silk and linen; plain and fancy initials and borders. Put up in fancy Christmas Boxes and leather folders. Prices that will meet with your approval. Men's and Women's Neckwear MEN'S SILK TIES—Four-in-hand styles; latest popular color and styles. Priced at $1, 65c, 50c, and 25c. WOMEN'S NECKWEAR—An especially strong showing of new novelties in two popular priced neckwear at 50c and 25c. Women's and Children's Furs Where is the woman who doesn't care for nice, warm furs? With the coldest weather yet to come they will be doubly welcome. And the little tits should be warmly coated every time they go outdoors. Our fur department offers a range of selection and prices that is un excelled. Shoes For Women and Children During cold weather especial attention should be given to choosing proper shoes. Our shoes combine style and durability in every way. DOROTHY DODD AND GOLD MEDAL SHOES for women in all leather, also leather and fabric combinations. Stylish and serviceable. A pair from $6 down to..... $2 50 NINE O'CLOCK SCHOOL SHOES for boys and girls are unsqualified for wear, fit and style. Pair from $3 down to..... $1 50 CHILDREN'S SHOES priced at, pair $1.69, $1.39, $1 and..... 75c Hundreds of Books For Christmas CHILDREN'S BOOKS—Mother Goose Stories, Rhymes and Fables.....5c to 25c BETTER BOOKS WITH HEAVY COVERS—Christmas Tree Series, Peter Rabbit Series, Furry Folks Series, Young Folks Library, each.....25c Wizard of Oz, Sunny Hour Story Book, Denslow Story Books, Bed Time Stories, etc. Priced at, each: £50x,50c,and.....35c BOYS' BOOKS—Dare Boys, Motorcycle Series, Boy Scouts, Comarades Series, Motor Rangers, Boy Aviators, Bungalow Boys, each.....25c BOYS' BOOKS AT 50c—Big League Series, by Burt L. Standish; Big Game Series: From Log Cabin to White House, etc. Each: £50c GIRLS' BOOKS—Meades books; also Amy Blanchard books, ca. £25c Motor Maid's Series, each.....25c Molly Brown Series and Aunt Jane's Nieces, each.....50c Dolls Are On the Third Floor From among the scores of doll on display you can choose something that will satisfy any child. Bring the children here and let them pick out what they fancy. UNBEAKABLE DOLLS priced at ..... 50c to $3.00 TEDDY BEARS from ..... 50c to $1.99 The Churches ASHBURY M. E. CHURCH. (Re: Walton Brown, Pastor.) 837 N. Van Buren St. The Negro Business Association of Asbury promises to be one of the greatest enterprises ever held in North Topeka. Some of the most vital subjects as to the business world will be handled by this Association. Men and women of all walks of life will appear on program. A sufficient number of tickets have already been sold to guarantee a full attendance; in fact, enough have already been sold for the guarantee. Every young man and woman as well as the grown people should hear the discussion of these subjects that are touching their vital life. Mr. R. G. Norman, 1509 N. Kansas avenue, spent Sunday and a part of Monday at home. Although he is employed cut of the city he holds his place on the Trustees board. The infant boy of Mr. and Mrs. Carr Robbs died Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The funeral was held Monday, Rev. Walton Brown officiating. The pastor delivered his second sermon Sunday at 11 a.m. on "The Advent of Christ," which is a series of four sermons. These sermons will be delivered each Sunday morning until Christmas day. The last will be at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. The Ladies Aid society was entertained last Friday at the church, both afternoon and evening. It was a special meeting and the ladies served a chicken supper. Mrs. Victoria M. Perry, 1634 West street, who has been quite slick, is Mr. M. C. Robinson will spend the Christmas in Oklahoma among his much improved friends. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks moved their home on N. Jackson street recently in the 1400 block. They came to this city some months ago and since then t deal more than something that nd, this store filled with gift sug- ornamental. Our salespeople will ing gifts if you are in doubt about how we give you a few specials Alias For Christmas a most complete line of Men's all colors, sizes, weights and fab- comparison with quality. black and colors. Regular 35c val- ... $1 00 men and women; stylish fancy s. $10 ones at $5; $6 ones $3.50; t $1.50. Moves This Time? every color, style and price you de- will be sure to please. ESS silk lined, all sizes; an excel- al price, pair ... 25c. gray, chamois, black and white. ... 50c. and taste at all times and the dainty be many a difficult gift-giving prob- bit us going into details; but rest beautiful articles in this depart- out of these beautiful little neck or- all the rage and every woman in various dalty designs. Pricei 50c. Men and Women the largest and most complete we andkerclefs in silk and linen; plain out up in fancy Christmas Boxes and meet with your approval. Men's Neckwear and styles; latest popular colors and and... 25c. especially strong showing of new neckwear at 50c and... 25c. Children's Furs at care for nice, warm furs? With they will be doubly welcome. And never every time they go outdoors. of selection and prices that is un Men and Children ention should be given to choosing style and durability in every way. MEDAL SHOES for women in all combinations. Stylish and service- $2 50 ES for boys and girls are unse- air from $3 down to... $1 50 pair $1.69, $1.39, $1 and... 75c Kids For Christmas Goose Stories, Rhymes and Fa- 5c to 25c BY COVERS—Christmas Tree Se- Folks Series, Young Folks Library, 25c Book, Denslow Story Books, Bed 50c, 50c and... 35c Torecycle Series, Boy Scouts, Com- viators, Bungalow Boys, each. 25c ague Series, by Burt L. Standish; in to White House, etc. Each... 50c also Amy Blanchard books, ca. 25c 25c ane's Nieces, each... 50c The Third Floor on display you can choose some- Bring the children here and let at... 50c to $3.00 50c to $1.99 have bought and settled down for housekeeping. Mrs. Amie Norman entertained the Christmas Tree committee Thursday evening of last week at her residence and it was a pleasant time for the young folks. The Parent-Teachers Association met at the McKinley public school Friday, Dec. 4th, with Mrs. J. Walker, the president, in the chair. Mrs. Morgan Hill McCarty lectured to the association on "How to Raise Children" and also talked to the parents on "Their Duty to to Their Children" which were enjoyed by all present. The meeting was well attended. On account of the holidays the next meeting is to be later announced. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH. (Rev. I. W. White, Pastor.) Rev. White preached two excellent sermons last Sunday. At night the Lord's Supper was administered and the text was "I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vins until that day when I drink it new with you in my father's kingdom."—Matt. 26:29. It was a soul-stirring sermon. The collection for the day was $52.36. The Helping Hand club reported $20.01—Mrs. Sarah McElroy, President; the Sewing circle reported the sum of $13.60—Mrs. Amanda Alexander, President. Public collection was $6.72. These two clubs report every first Sunday in the month and by the help of the Lord and the teaching of the pastor they are always on the successful road. Despite the very inclement weather, Sunday, a goodly number of faithful members and friends worshipped at St. John. This being the first quarterly meeting, Presiding Elder King was present and prescheated at the morning and evening services. At 11 o'clock the deliverer an excellent sermon full of eloquence and gospel truths; text, "Axine, shine for the light is come and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee; Isaiah, 6011. Emphasizing the fact as Christian we must let our lights out that men may see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven. At 3 o'clock, Rev. N. L. Smith, the newly appointed pastor of the Land Chapel C. M. E. church occupied the pulpit, making his hearers think as he spoke from the well prepared theme, "The Secret, of a Happy Life," electing his text from Philip 4:4, after the elements of the Lord's supper was consecrated and administered to all communicants by P. E. King with the assistance of the visiting ministers. P. E. King again delighted those present at the evening services, with a forceful sermon from the text, Acts 17:16, at the close of which Miss Okellan Grant made a rare address. Love Feast was held on Friday night with a spiritual song and praise service. P. E. King presided. At the close of this service Miss Rosa Todd was baptized. P. E., J. T. Smith was a welcome worshipper. Quarterly conference reports on Monday night showed excellent work done the past quarter. The pastor and congregation are hoping to do more within the next three months. Rev. Martin of St. Marks church was a pleasant visitor. The Christian Endeavor lesson was lead by Miss Edna Turner. The League is progressing nicely under the leadership of Mr. Chas. Brown. Sunday School was well attended, considering the weather. Superintendent Buckner and his teachers are preparing for the Xmas exercises. The Mite Missionary Society met Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. A. Williams on Buchanan St. Mrs. Rolling, Pres., presided. The bible lesson was conducted by Mrs. R. B. Motin. The Ladies' Sewing Circle was pleasantly entertained Wednesday afternoon, at the residence of Mrs. Mary Smiley. The Sewing Circle' is doing excellent work with Mrs. Lizzie Buckner as president. The Junior Stewardess Board met Friday afternoon at the parsonage. Mrs. Bertha Smith, president, presided and a profitable meeting was held. Tickets are now on sale for the drill to be given by Cyreene Commandry, No. 3, at the Metropolitan hall, Dec. 30. Let us show our appreciation by giving them a crowded house. The true Xmas spirit is in making some one else happy. Let us not forget to bring some apples or potatoes on next Sunday to distribute among the needy. Numbered among the sick, Mrs. Mary Bennett, Mr. Tolliver Byrd, Mrs. Logan and Mrs. J. W. Phelps. An excellent Xtras program will be given by the choir on next Sunday. CHURCH OF S. SIMON, THE CYRENIAN. (The Rev. Geo. Gilbert Walker, M. A. Priest.) On Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24th, midnight mass will be celebrated at 11:15 P. M. There will be special music. Every one is very cordially and earnestly invited to attend. On Christmas morning, there will be a celebration of the mass at 9 o'clock. Children's Christmas services and Christmas tree will be at the church, Christmas Eve, at 7:30 P. M. All church people and friends are requested to make use of the tree in distributing gifts. The Bishops visitation will be on Thursday, Dec. 31st (Eve of Circumcision, S. Silvester) at 7:30 P. M. To these and all other services at S. Simon's everyone is most cordially invited. THE FLORENCE CRITTENTON HOME (Colored.) The Colored Florence Crittenton Home appeals to philanthropic people to assist it in carrying on its work among women and girls. That this institution is meeting an obvious need, and that its mission is appreciated by broad-minded, big hearted persons, is attested by the ready response heretofore made to our appeal. Therefore we again ask yur generous and much needed help. We are caring for destitute and unfortunate women and girls; we are saving them from the streets; we are helping them to take a stand for the higher values of life. 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Continental Creamery Co., Topeka, Kas. ```markdown ``` Home Phone 5394 Main. From Mrs. Furlough, who was shot on the 8th of Nov., and had her leg amputated died on the 7th of Dec., and was buried on the 9th, under the auspices of the America Davis, Tabernacle, No. 15 of which she has been a member for a number of years. The funeral was prescheduled by Rev. B. F. Henry, who baptized her several years ago. She was a member of St. John Baptist church and was 45 years of age. She was born in A'abama and came to Weir in 1893. She leaves a husband, one adopted son, a mother, seven sisters and brothers and a host of friends. She will be missed, especially by the ailing ones, as it seemed to be her calling in life to admire to the sck. Rev. H. D. Greene of Palmyra, Mo filled the stand at St. John on the 15th day and night and while in the city was the guest of Prof. W. F. King and wife. At a regular church meeting at St. John Baptist church on the 11th, Rev. Prentices of Se'an, Kann, was called to pastor St. John. The U. B. P. Lodge held its annual election on the 8th and the following officers were elected for 1915: A. R. Philippe, W. M; Nelson Riffe, D. M.; J. A. Moore, Sec'y; G. W. Washington, Ast. Sec'y; M. Lee, Treas; N. Johnson, Chaplain. These and other minor officers will be installed in January, 1915. Mr. Kent Burger and Mrs. James Anderson was put on trial for deacon and deaconess of St. John church on the 14th. Mrs. Emma Blankingship who has been sick so long is very sick at this writing. She has almost lost her eye sight. He husband is in Alabama. Rev. W. H. Tillman of Kansas City passed through the city on the 14th Piv. Ross of Iowa passed through the city on the 14th. ATCHISON. KANSAS. Mr. Charles Wilson, a young man who attempted to commit suicide on Mr. Waggener's farm, Thursday, Dec. 10, has recovered from the effects of chloroform and at this writing is able to be up and out again. Mrs. Parmelia Fisher, an aged lady was burned to death at Doniphan, Wednesday night, Dec. 9, in a fire, which consumed the four room house in which she lived alone. Her body was burned beyond recognition and was found next morning when the debris was searched and laid there for some time awaiting the coroner. The cause of the fire was unknown and was discovered by Mr. Matt Scarrit a next door neighbor about 10:00 P. M., and had gained such a headway that nothing could be done. The place was known as the Ed Bruer place and Mrs. Fisher had lived there about one year, coming there from Doniphan station. She owned a small place on the Leavenworth road. She was eighty years old; has a daughter, Mrs. Reed who lives in Doniphan. Rev. Blake, pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist church preached the funeral, Friday, Dec. 11 at Doniphan. Mr. Eugene Tolbert and family are making their home in Des Moines where he has a position in the Elks club. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown are still receiving welding presents, as they received a silver cheese knife from Mrs. Courtney Davis of Washington, D. C., Monday. They were married five years on the 20th of Nov. The friends of Mr. Felix Pillows will be very glad to meet him Xmas, also his wife, who will accompany him. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Dunklin, who live on Maple St., is much improved at this waiting. Mr. Richard Nunn of Denver, Colo., passed through the city, Sunday, Dec. 11, with his father, Mr. John Nunn of Marrow Bone, Cumberland county, Kentucky, en route to Denver. Mr. Richard Nunn has been visiting his father. He formerly lived in Atchison and while here they were the guests of Mr. and Mr. George Kelley. Mr. Richard Nunn is a porter on the train, running out of Denver. Mrs. Helen Osley, the wife of Mr. Henry Osley died at her home, 500 5th St., Friday morning, of Brights disease. She had been sick for four years. She was born in Lincoln Co., Kentucky, sixty years ago. She has been a member of Ebenezer Baptist church every since she was eight years of age and was a member of Estella Chapter, O. E. S, No. 4, Amity Court, No. 1 and the Daughters of Bethel. Besides her husband, five children survive her. She was treasurer of Estella Chapter until she became disable and was a peaceful, kind woman and borg her illness with patience. The funeral services were held at the Ebenezer Baptist church, Sunday, Dec. 18. Rev. W. H. Hill preached a wonderful sermon and she was laid to rest in Mt. Vernon cemetery. Dr. Pearl and Dr. Caldwell successfully operated on the thumb of Miss Mable Jackson, Thursday, Dec. 10, at her home on Oak St., and at this writing is improving. There is lots of sickness in Atchison. Those on the sick list are Mr. Milton Reed, Monroe Williams, Mr. Ruffin, Mrs. Smith of South Atchison. Mrs. Annious Wilson, the wife of Rev. J. W. Wilson fell and sprained her ankle. Mrs. Susie King, Rev. Bayless, Mrs. Florence Dale, and Mrs. Annie Allen are on the road to recovery. There is a marriage story in circulation of a certain man and woman in North Atchlson. The City Federation of Art clubs of Kansas City, Mo., celebrated their tenth anniversary with a banquet at the Pasco Y. M. C. A. building and two one of the greatest affairs of the season and 220 guests, beautifully gowned, were entertained with music and toasts as the chief amusements of the evening. Club colors were used on the different tables, which presented a beautiful scene. Mrs. R. E. L. Dalley, president; Mrs. M. I. Crossthwait, secretary. Allen Chapel and Libenezer, the two A. M. E. churches, had a bazaar last week and met with much success. Relief Workers club of the Second Baptist church, Tenth and Charlotte streets, Kansas City, Mo., gave a bazaar and quilting on Thursday afternoon of last week at the church and served dinner and supper. It was an enjoyable affair. The quilt was made by Mr. Geo. Walker and was a beautiful design. Mrs. Mary Wheeler sold the largest number of ticlets, but not enough to win the prize. The funds go to the aid of the sick and needy members and the friends of this church.—Mrs. Maud Gamble, president. Household of Ruth No. 267 held its annual election of officers Monday night and every thing went off very pleasantly. Mrs. Mary Ball. 1035 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kans., has returned home from Salina and reports a fine trip. Mrs. W. A. Jarrett. 923 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kans., returned home last week from Springfield, Mo., where she was called to attend the funeral of her sister, who died suddenly in Oklahoma, leaving six small children. The Plaindealer extends sympathy to the bereaved. Mrs. W. W. Penn, 3010 Summitt street, Kansas City, Mo., was guest of friendg in Kansas City, Kansas, Tuesday. Mrs. Moses Briggs, 2942 Summitt street, Kansas City, Mo., has returned home from a visit in Oklahoma and reports a pleasant trip. Budg of Promise rendered an excellent program Thursday evening of last week under the direction of Mrs. Merritt at the A. M. E. church, Eighth and Nebraska avenue, Rev. J. R. Ransom pastor. Rev. D. B. Jackson,722 Freeman avenue, is out again after an illness of two weeks. Rev. E. A. Wilson of Muskogoy Okla., was in Kansas City last week on business. Mrs. L. J. Maddox, 849 Freeman avenue, is ill at her home. Mrs. Anna Scruggs, 423 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, attended the bazaar and quilting at the Second Baptist church last week and did some very neat work on the quilt. She is matron of Mary Magdaline Court and an active worker in the First Baptist church. The club gave her a royal welcome. Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, 10th and Charlotte streets, held quarterly meeting last Sunday and also had a rally. Rev. S. W. 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Like the rest of the audience, I also took part in the laughter and mirth of their antics and gracefully ridiculous gestures accompanying their wit and songs, but in the midst of the merriment a thought flashed through my mind that in its magnitude and importance snatched me out of their house of song and laughter. If you will follow my dream, kind reader, let us hope that you will agree with me in saying that at last night's minstrel show the Negro has taught us a lesson that we will do well to heed if we are bent on developing not only our material, but also our spiritual wealth. It occurred to me, while listening to their singing, that the very thing we are striving for—a musical young generation, one that considers musical talent not an accomplishment, but an unconscious part of their spiritual compound—such an important factor in the cultural development of America, is right in our midst—the Negro race. 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Send us an order today y order for $1.25 and receive thm or write for literature and infor- Dabney's XXth Century EPARATIONS CO. Dept. J. Kansas City, Mo. bly genuine that to find among colored folks anyone singing out of thm is as rare as a white crow. Here in our midst is scattered about talent of such magnitude as to set a man's head whirling when one considers the great possibilities within our reach. Tonight we have heard them in all their primitiveness and without the guidance of a kindly spirit that would help this wonderful musical product of nature to develop in its unlimited musical resources. Have you ever thought of giving the Negro musical talent a "white man's chance?" No you have not. Have the music clubs of our cities ever made any efforts to help the Negro make the best use of his musical talent by developing his ability to the point where he will appreciate our masters and their classic works? No, they have not. Has it ever occurred to the directors of our choral works to experiment with this wonderful material in training them for oratorio or symphony orchestras? No, they have not. For thirty years I had the advantages of hearing the best of music—have studied the development of music in most nooks and corners of the world, but if I were asked where is the greatest musical material stored away waiting for development I would not hesitate for one moment in pointing to our Negroes. FREE FREE Beautiful fashion look for co. red adies, showing all latex, styles a hair. We are the largest impo t and manufacturers of this style which is sold by us at prices lieve than any dealer, and also guarant to be of the best quality and a sp washing and combing. Hair sold the pound. Also hair nots and tail articles. Lowest prices. If not sat lafted, money returned. AGENTS WANT D. Send 2 cent stamp for book. Humania Hair Co., DEPT F. 23 Duane Street, New York. FREE Not only their musical instinct, natural singing voice and hearing, and warmth, but their wonderfully developed rythmic feeling place them far above the average American youngster in this respect. I have never yet heard a Negro allow himself the distasteful and crude musical expressions that the primitive white musician is guilty of even in the so-called cultured stunts. And yet we allow this wonderful material to go to waste generation after generation. Musical culture, with its refining influences, would perform wonders among these great perpetual children of Nature. They would be helped and encouraged to strive for higher ideas—to discard the artificials which place them before us in such a pitiful light. The Negro would soon discover in his simple unaffected and genuine melodies sufficient beauty and poetry to cultivate it in every mode of musical expression to the highest form in the musical art. They would recarnate the Negro song and dance from its perverted modernized form; America would be the richer and more glorious land for it in its realm of music. I plead for the chance that the Negro's musical talent is most worthy of. Open a settlement music school for their children—give them your best music leaders free of charge if necessary. Point out to the Negro the higher ideals in musical art and he will amply repay your noble work with music that speaks true of the best and noblest instincts of human nature.—(Luzzio Delwartz of New York.) Rev. Watson, pastor of the A. M. E. church, entertained the Busy Bee club Friday evening of last week and a very pleasant evening was spent. The club adjourned to meet at the home of Miss Beu'ah Gaston. Misses Addie Watson of Girard and Georgia Taylor of Leavenworth returned home Sunday after spending several weeks' visit with friends. ALMA. KANSAS. Mr. Joe Simpson, an old citizen of this city, was struck by Rock Island train No. 12 near the depot last Saturday about 3 o'clock and instantly killed. He was 82 years of age, and was highly respected by all to whom he was known. He was a member of the First Baptist church and the funeral was held therefrom, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Beasley. Mr. Simpson will be greatly missed by the church, his family and a host of warm friends, and his seat in the "amen" corner will be vacant. He leaves a wife, nine children and a host of friends to mourn his tragic demise. On Dec. 12 the white school both teachers and children, gave his family a surprise, valued at $18.60, which speaks well of our deceased fellow citizen and his family. PRESIDENT ALLEN TO GEORGIA Noted Educator of Lincoln Institute Invited to Savannah, Georgia, to Deliver Emanclination Address Jefferson City, Mo., Dec.—President B. F. Allen of Lincoln Institute has been unanimously invited by the citizens of Savannah, Georgia, his former home, to deliver an emancipation address there on January 1st, 1915. President Allen delivered a similar address very acceptably several years ago and has been the emancipation orator on three or four occasions for the people of St. Louis. He is a very logical, forceful and cultured speaker and is very much in demand. He has delivered addresses before the Bethel Literary at Washington, D. C., the Boston Literary, the Standard Literary society of Chicago, the Teachers' Monthly meeting by the public schools of Kansas City, Mo., Baltimore, Md., Atlanta, Ga., and in various other places. His efforts in Savannah, Ga., will justify the faith of his friends. INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS Leghorn Vicinity: The people of Leghorn Vicinity gave a box supper Wednesday night, Dec. 9, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Wesley. The weather was cold, consequently the cr wd was small. But those that were present had an exceptionally good time, and the boxes sold high. Considering better success was had financially, than ever before. Miss Stella Booker's box brought the highest price, which was $210. Miss Anna Reddins' brought $1.70, it being the next highest. There were only ten boxes but they brought $12.15. The means will be taken for a Christmas tree. The young people are trying to prepare a nice program. We wish them success. Messars, Jesse Briggs and David McFarlane visited at the Wesley home, Sunday. Mr. O. W. Reddins returned home Sunday evening from Tonoka, where he went to attend the S. S. A. A. He reports a gulandid time. Mr. Reddins stopped at Eudora on his way home Mr. O. W. Reddins, Jr., spent a pleasant time in Coffeyville, Sunday the 13th. WANTED AT ONCE:—An intelligent young man or woman in each community to distribute literature. $2 per day easily made. An excellent opportunity for a school teacher or minister. Write for further information. Address, Manager, P. O. Box B. 1099, Dallas, Texas. PHONES: Home 1660 Main——Bell 6111 Mala. Larson Bros. Wholesale Grocery ...Company... 228 North James St. Everything First Class—the Best Good, at the Right Prices. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. When In Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) CAFE IN CONNECTION. Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA. : : NEBRASKA Fifth St. Hotel, Mrs. J. W. PROWELL, Prop. Show Troupes A Specialty. Electric Lights. 8 East Fifth St. Phone Main 1010. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS Pool and Billiard Parlor. One of the finest up-to-date pool and billard halls in the country is in Claremore, Okla., owned and operated by J. A. Lewis and has also a large line of cigars and tobacco. It is also headquarters for waiters and porters and employment bureau PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison St. Special diseases. Phone 959. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment DR. M. L. ROS J Physician and Surgeon Calla Answered at Night. Office and Residence 720 Kansas Ave., Room 5 and 6. PHONE 3987 Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 3 to 8 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1/26 Buchanan S. Residence phones: Bell 901-2. Ind. 2839 Re Both phones 774. Res., Bell 44 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibber Drug Store, across from Three Hotel. Calla Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren S First Class Accommodations. Hot and Cold Baths DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction H. T. GEEDER, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG, KANSAS Office: 124 1/2 E. Third St. Phones: Office 1478; Rua. 1948. -Diseases of Women a Specialty. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWTH It removes sandruff and stops itching of hte scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. 30c Per Box. Agents Wanted. MME. M. BEARD, 519 E. 18th St., ST. JOSEPH, MN. Phones: Office Hours Office 244. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Res. 645. 2 to 5-7 to 8:30 p.m. R. S. Whittaker, M. D. Office: 102½ K. Mighth 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 Pun MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN BETWEEN TOPKEA — AND — FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WI CITY AND JOPLIN Leaves Topeka at 7:45 a.m. F. R. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 371. THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE Farms.... Q For Negroest Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man, where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Legend county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $20 TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate. If you mean bushness, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs Kansas Bell Phone West—Home Phone West —686— —686— Qunntlity, Quality and Price Always Right. C. H. BARNEY, Coal, Wood," Feed. —Sewer Pipe, Water, Plaster, Lime, Cement, Sand and Brick. 2076 North 12th Street, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS and want a FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON MRS. C. E. BRAXTON, 915 E. Huerfano St. COLORADO SPRINGS. --- COLOR. The Bulkley Dry Goods Company, EXTENDS to the Colored People of Most Heart Welcome to Come in and Visit You'll Be Courteous Treatment and Here Large Assortments of DRY GOODS MILLINERY, LEATHER, LOWEAR GARMENTS, SHOES AND AGESCROSSES Send Your Mail Orders to The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. WE PAY POSTAGE Missouri the man to approach. He is well informed and knows every man of note and standing in the state of Missouri. The Plaindealer wishes we had more men around state houses like Mr. Slater. KG qn At Jefferson City, Mr. Geo: W. Dupee one of the old settlers of this town and janitor at the state house has held this position for several years. He owns good property and has lived there for forty years and has five children. His wife is now visiting in Seattle, Wash., the guest of Mrs. Winston, one of the leading hair dressers and chiropodists. Mr. Dupee is the father of Mrs. Green of Joplin, Mo. Mr. Green is a popular mail carrier and a leading citizen of that town. Mr. C. B. Luns is also an employee at the state house at Jefferson City, and is connected with the Secretary of States' office. He owns good property and is highly respected. --- At Lexington, Mo., you will find one of the finest breweries and ice plants in the Stap. This brewery was established in 1875 by Mr. Hoffman, who is now 81 years old and is retired and it is now managed by his son, E. W. Hoffman, who is row one of the owners and F. W. Bauer his partner, a gentleman who is one of the best business men in Missouri and they are the backbones of Lexington. Every saloon and buffet in that town uses their output of beer and it (First published in The Topeka Plaindealer Dec. 4, 1914) Case No. 28829. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. H. L. ARMSTRONG, Plaintiff. G. W. EWING, MAGGIE EWING AND FRED C. BOLTZ, Defendants. By virtue of an order of Sale issued to me, out of said District Court, in the above-entitled action, I will, on Monday, the 4th day of Jan., A. D.1915, at 2:00 o'clock p. m., of said day, at the east front door of the Court House in the City of Topeka, in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, offer at public sale, and sell to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand, all the following described real estate to wit: Lot 348 and the North seven birt of Lot 350 on Van Buren street City of Topeka, subject only to the mortgage and lien of The Capitol Building and Loan Association, lying and situate in the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas. The above described real estate is taken as the property of said defendants, G. W. Ewing and Maggie Rwing and is directed by said order of sale to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said order of sale. L. L. KIENE, Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas In the matter of the estate of Frank Wood, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. Notice of Appointment. Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of December, A. D., 1914, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator with will annexed of the estate of Frank Wood, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. W. HERBERT JAMISON, Administrator With Will Attached. (First published in the Topeka Plain (First published in the Topeka Plain dealer, Dec. 1, 1914.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 29,122. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. HANNIE BROWN, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM BROWN, Defendant. The State of Kansas to William Brown, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed in the above entitled court on the 21st day of November, 1914, her petition for an absolute divorce against you, and that unless you answer her petition on or before the 5th day of January, 1915, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according, divorcing her from you, of which you will take due notice. ALFRED B. CROSSLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. (Notify Elisha Scott) Attest: C. W. Bowers, Clerk, can be truly said that this beer is superior to any beer made in the state of Missouri, Budwisher notwithstanding. Mr. Hoffman, the founder who, although 81 years of age is as active as a boy of 18. He married his second wife at the age of 78. They are enjoying life and he is not only the founder of the brewery, but also of Lexington, Mo., and it is through his aid, influence and hard work that Lexington is a good growing town. They also furnish the output of ice in that section of the country. The citizen of Jefferson City can breast of the fine brewery owned by the Moorschel family. This is an old established plant engaged in the brewing and the manufacture of ice. Their watchword is 'quality and cleanliness.' They produce first-class goods. Visitors are cordially received and great palms are taken to show them through the institution for their inspection. Mr. Ernest C. Moorschel the treasurer is a young man, full of push and energy. He is well liked by everybody and is a thorough going business man, who is honest and upright. This is the wealthiest family in Jefferson City and the brewery has the reputation of standing among the best in the state. ```markdown ``` The colored women of St. Louis have an organization known as Women's Board of City Mission of which Mrs. C. K. Robinson is president and Mrs. S. D. Davis is secretary. Mrs. Robins is one of St. Louis' influential women and is doing much for the uplift of her people. Mrs. Davis is the wife of Rev. Davis, pastor of A. M. E. Zion church. She is a Topeka lady, a graduate of the High school and was for some time one of the teachers in the public schools and is a young conscientious Christian worker and is doing much for the uplifting of the race by looking after the poor and needy, the orphans and old people, especially women who need assistance. The headquarters of the settlement workers is 1413 Lucas Ave., Room 7 and 8. They are divided up into different departments, several vice presidents, an advisory body and a superintendent of departments with a chairman for each. Mrs. Julia E. Prince, chairman of the boys' club and a woman who was born and bred in Topeka and educated in the High school and is an accomplished young woman doing much for the race. This institution is interdenominational and takes in every church in the city of St. Louis. They look after fallen girls and have done much work in bringing about reformation in that section. They work in the thickly populated districts of St. Louis which have been woefully neglected until these ladies took charge. --- Rev. S. D. Davis, pastor of St. Mark A. M. E. Zion church, is a coming young minister, who has the highest respect and confidence of the people of St. Louis. He is upright, honest and a concientious Christian gentleman and if he continues as he is we will venture the assertion that he will be one of the bishops of that church in the next ten years. He is very prominent and is much sought after. The young people are lining up with him and he is looking after those who are in distress and need. Mr. W. H. Nolan, owner of the Live Wire barber shop and pool hall, BOTTLED IN BOND—SOLD NOW DIRECT TO YOU AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICE. Think of it, 4 full quarts of genuine "Old Fashion Sear Mash Whiskey" bottled in band for only $3.25 OLD FASHION DIST Whiskey By the Distilling Copress prepaid.— The little green government stamp is a guarantee for purity, age and full measure. It isn't safe to buy any other whiskey. Order immediately. Remember "Old Fashion," the whiskey with the velvet taste for family and medical use. 1708 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. has just, returned from a trip to New York and Chicago, where he spent a ten days vacation. He said he was carried away with the Pennsylvania station at New York city, where they have over one hundred colored men wearing red capia and callers at the Union Depot. He also met Mr. Geo. W. Bailey, one of the popular men of the Pennsylvania Railway, where he has been employed for over thirty-five years. He also visited his family and they made it very pleasant for him. Mr. Bailey lives on the Jersey side. Mr. Nolan is one of the most prominent business man in Kansas City and has a host of friends. Mr. B. F. Reynolds of Carrollton, Mo., is preprietor of the Virginia restaurant, is a musician and has a fine band and has traveled for several years with circuses and operas. He is a man who stands well as a musician. *** Rev. J. C. C. Owens has purchased a fine home at 1964 N. 6th St., Kansas City, Kansas. He has moved to it and is now fitting it up. Mrs. Owens is quite busy and likes her new home, which is a fine residence and something to be proud of. Rev. and Mrs. Owens are among the most prosperous and highly honored citizens in the U. S. He is a Christian gentleman, who has been in the ministry all of his life and has had no trouble all these years. He was a soldier of the Civil War and came out with honors. They are well fixed and have been industrious all their lives and do not have to beg any one in their declining years, except for love and rest. Mr. Owens just returned from California, and brought his brother-in-law, Mr. R. F. Johnson, who has been quite sick. He is a brother of Mrs. Owens and formerly lived at Telluride, Colo. --- We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of Rev. Dyett who is located at Pasadena, Calif. --- Mrs. Letitia Newman has opened a nice rooming house at 1328 E. 11th St., Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Newman is one of the leading officers in the Household of Ruth and was for a number of years grand secretary and is now Vice Noble Governess. --- We visited the undertaking establishment of Mr. L. S. Williams, 3234 Pine St., St. Louis Mo. This is one of the largest undertaking establishments and has an automobile hearse, chapel, horses and carriages and also manufactures tomb stones. Mr. Williams has connected with him, Mr. Grant G. Smith of Parsons, Kansas, who is an industrious upright business man, who is forging his way to the front. He is now preparing himself to take the examination of the Board of Illinois and Missouri for enrolment. --- We also met Miss Lucy Grinstead, who is one of the finest musicians in St. Louis. We are sorry to say that she was quite feeble when we were there, but had hopes for her speedy recovery. --- The greatest industry owned by colored people in St. Louis is the laundry of which Mr. W. C. Gordon, the undertaker is president. He is $c_{0}$ of the best undertakers in St. Louis and is a great race man and is investing his time and money which is making a great showing for the race. --- Mr. A. W. Dorsey of 27 20th St. is conducting the Silver Moon restaurant, which is the headquarters of railroad porters and trainmen. He is a wildower and is now on the carpet and any good woman who should happen to cast her lt in St. Louis would do well to meet him. We also met Mr. F. I. Shackleford formerly of Atchison, who is an officer in St. Paul A. M. E. church and also a first class blacksmith. NOTICE. The Inter-State Literary Association will hold its 24th annual session at Lawrence, Kansas, Dec. 28th, 29th and 30th, 1914. The special feature of the program will be the contests in oratory, declamation, original poetry and original music on the night of the 30th. At the close of the contest, cash prizes will be awarded as follows: first prize in oratory, $10.00, second prize, $5.00; first prize in declamation, $3.00, second prize, $2.00; first prize in original poetry, $4.00, second, $2.00; first prize in original music, $10.00, second, $5.00. Anyone may enter these contests, except persons graduated in either of the branches above mentioned. Your attention is called to the following rules:—The admission fee for old societies is $1.00; the admission fee for new societies $1.50; societies must have held twelve meetings within the year preceding the WILSON CASH COAL CO. Best Burlingame Lump $4.15 Best Osage City Lump 4.40 Semi-Anthercite 7.00 Weir City Lump 4.50 Weir City Nut 4.25 Pennsylvania 12.00 STOVEWOOD AND KINDLING: Per Rick $2.90; Kindling 1 bundle 25c, 5 bundles $1. Wilson's CashCoal Co. 421 Holiday 'Phone 3642 Each society is entitled to three delegates, one of whom may have a place on the program. All program numbers and fees must be in the hands of the Committee by Dec. 1. All productions are limited to ten minutes. For further information, write Dr. F. D. G. Harvey, Lawrence, Kansas, or Mrs. E. M. Guy, 410 Kan. sag Ave., Topeka, Kansas. Warden McClung Has Elevated Mis soull's Prison and Is Doing a Great Work for the Uplift of Mankind. Whily at Jefferson City we visited the State Capitol and the penitentiary. At the penitentiary we were courtsously treated and was shown all through the institution by Captain J. E. Clark, one of the ushers. Captain Clark is from Sedalia and is a gentleman who has a Christian heart and is kind and benovelent toward the prisoners. Whilst he escorted us through the different departments, both male and female had a kind word and a smile for him and his had the same for them. Warden McClung made no mistake when he appointed Mr. Clark as one of his aids in this great institution as it is through such men as Mr. Clark that keeps down scandals and cutragos that are attempted upon prisoners by would be smart elects who sometimes slip into positions of that kind and create trouble and confusion not only $c_{r}$ the party in power, but for the whole state as well. We also met Chaplain A. Sterling who is a Christian gentleman and take special delight in enlightening visitors about the departments and the conduct of the prisoners and it is a delight to him to make it pleasant for those incarcerated. The man of the hour who is doing great work in bringing a penal institution up to the standard is Warden D. C. McClung. Since h₃ has taken hold of the institution he has brought about many reforms that were needed. Former wardens had come to the institution and left with the conviction that the criminals entrusted into their care and sleeping were no more than beasts and they were treated as such in many cases. Prisoners were poorly fed and compelled to stand all sorts of punishments. Warden McClung has put a stop to all of this and has instructed his subordinates to treat the men as human beings. They are given more liberty, night schools are being installed; in fact everything is being done to reform them and make them good citizens when they go out into the world to try life over again. The following is the bill of faqs that is served to the prisoners each day: Breakfast: Oat Meal, Milk, Sugar. Hash, Bread, Coffee. Dinner, Roast Beef, Brown Gravy, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Lettuce and Mayonnaise Dressing, Bread, Coffee. Monday— Breakfast: Hash, Bread, Coffee. Dinner: Stewed Beef, Gravy, Breakfast: Hash, Bread, Coffee. Dinner: Pork Sausage, Sauer Kraut, Bacon, Corn-Bread. Butter, Syrup, Syrup, Bread, Coffee Supper: * Apple Sauce, Hot Rolls, Thursday— Breakfast: Hash, Bread, Coffee. Dinner: Stewed Beef, Gravy, Sauer Kraut, Bacon, Corn Bread. Supper: Apple Sauce, Sugar, Syrup, Bread, Coffee. The women have a very fine ward and are engaged in making overall and weaving. A new cell house is being erected, which when completed will be modern in every particular, and will be a great advantage over the old cell houss because some were much antiquated and poorly ventilated as they were built a half century ago when modern architecture was unknown and men were considered more or less as beasts when they entered such institutions. The average man thought it was his unbounded duty to treat them as beasts of the forests and to use them in such manner as though they were slaves and had no souls; but since such men as Warden McClung have appeared on the scene with big, warm Christian hearts, with a spirit of conviction that the same God created both he and the unfortunate prisoners, and that they are entitled to be treated as human beings, men after being discharged from such institutions seldom return. They have a commissary in connection with the institution where the prisoners can purchase most anything that they see fit to use such as fruits, candies and other dainties that will make life happy. Warden McClung's son's in charge of this department and is a very fine young man of special ability, full of business and push. The chief clerk, Mr. Oliver Bassmen and J. Patrick Murphy, assistant clerk, are men of sterling worth and ability and upon their shoulders lies a grave responsibility in carrying on the clerical work of that enormous institution. Of course it will take some time to put in the several new reforms that are being contemplated but at the next session of the general assembly they will have to enact some laws to put the prisoners to work where they can best be of advantage to the state. All the manufacturing that has been carried on by private individuals will end in 1915. AT THE BEAUTIFUL HINDMAN FARM IN GODFREY, ILL. The place we most enjoyed while on our recent trip was at Godfrey, Ill., on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hindman, at RoRcky Ford, our miles north of Alton. Mr. and Mrs. Hindman were residents of Topeka about twenty-seven years ago and decided to go back to their old home among the few colored people who went back to the farms owned by their parents and are now making good. They have learned what to do with the farm and they are producing products on the farm that are a pay- ing investment which you are the one of by the older people. This is why so many young people have made a mistake by leaving the farm when their parents died and allowed them to fall into the hands of white people. Had they come on like Mr. and Mrs. Hindman-by improving the rest would be much better off. They own two small tracts of farm land and the house is located on a high hill. They are the parents of six children, three boys and three girls. Three of the children are married. They also have four grandchildren. They have a little church close to the farm and their school is two miles. This community is composed largely of colored people and they all own their farms and those who are working hard are making a success. We met Mr. Phillip Hawkins. He is a prosperous farmer and neighbor of the Hindmans and has lived in that community for years and is doing fine. It is a nice visit to a country home where you can eat plenty of back-hoe, fresh spare ribs, nice chickens and rabbits. Mr. Hindman grows sweet potatoes and garden truck as well as corn and other cereals. They have a fine spring on the hillside whose waters are good for the healing of the nation. When we go to St. Louis, we will always try to make it to the spring on the Hindman farm because we believe the waters therefrom will do us good. Cem Grocery. . . Is the Place to Secure the Best in Groceries, Fresh and Cured Meats For your Christmas Dinner, we would be pleased to quote you Special prices on Turkeys, Oysters and Chickens. 502-4 WEST 10TH ST. FOR SALE OR TRADE. 80 acres of good Oklahoma land, under cultivation, and located in one of the richest and most fertile sections of the state. Will trade for city property. Call or address The Topeka Plaindealer. --- aS = =a 4 7 =