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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER WHITES RIOT OVER A MULATTO GIRL! legro is Killed by Mob for Courting a Woman of His Race---Southern Whites are Hypocites on the Color Question. Historical Society State House THE Savententh Year. No. 3. Wm. Monroe Trot WHITES RIOT A MULAT Negro is Killed by Mol Woman of His Ra Whites are Hyp the Color Qu (Special to The Ledger.) Seneca, S. C., Dec. 31.—Two colored men are dead, a third dying and half a dozen white men were wounded by bullets as a result of a race riot. Fair Play, a small village twelve miles from here, Saturday, Dec. 26. An hour after the rioting started white, and blacks came across the line from Georgia to take part in the fight. Trouble between th races had been brewing for days and came to a head when a white man and George Gibson, a young colored man, quarreled over Gibson's attention to a mulatto woman. The colored men aided with Gibson and last night the friend, of the white men formed a mob and took Tom Spright, colored, across the Savannah river into Georgia and gave him . terrible beating. Gibson and his father, Green Gibson, arrived on the bridge in a buggy and demanded that the bridge be cleared of the mob so that they might pass. Walking to the buggy, one of the men said to young Gibson: "You are the one we want." Gibson was pulled from the buggy. He resisted and escaped. The escape only infuriated the mob more. And after a time caught. Then he was beaten to death. Spright, unconscious and near death, was hurried to a nearby town. It is reported another colored man was killed, but this has not been verified. Following the killing and beatings the colored men formed in large numbers and attacked the whites. The white men injured are Magistrate W. C. McClure, shot in the face; Paul Marroll, shot in the back, condition serious; Woodrow Campbell, shot in the chest and stabbed; Logan Ramcy, shot in the eye, and several others who were badly hurt. Several of the whites were shot by the elder Gibson, who protected himself behind the bridge. Then he ran and was brought down with a bullet in his back. His gun was broken to INTERSTATE BEST EVER Lawrence a Royal Host to Literary Folk. The Interstate Literary Association which convened at Lawrence on Dec. 28th, 29th and 30th, at the Baptist church, Ninth and Ohio streets, was by far the best and most enthusiastic meeting during its twenty-four years of existence. This was the twenty-fourth annual session of the association. It has had a meeting every year and is one of the strongest literary organizations in the country, and embodies the literary genius of four states—Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. The purpose of the association is to promote literary work among the race and it is succeeding admirably well, as three prgrams were successfully carried out each day. Papers were read and discussed at every meeting. The best points of the papers were brought out and the construction and language used in the composition was discussed. The association is one of the best edu- pieces and used to beat him to death ooo The above shows the inconsistency of the Southern white man's prejudice toward colored people. It is only skin deep with him and is a mere custom of habit that they have formed among themselves to pretend to the Northern and Western white people, the only pure blooded of the Caucausian race in this country and that it is maintained from the fact that they do not assimilate with any other race and especially the Afro-American, but when one sees the different colors and complexions and such outrages as were committed in this instance there should be no hesitancy on the part of the North to repudiate and stamp out this which is permeating in the North and causing much prejudice and trouble for the colored people. The sooner the Southern white mar is made to respect the rights of everybody irrespective of color or previous condition by the enactment of national laws whereby Congress can protect the electoral vote of its own members and the president, whereby colored people can exercise the right of franchise so that in some districts men will be in sympathy with the existing conditions and will work to bring about a friendly feeling between the races; but as long as the colored man is disfranchised so long will these outrages be committed and the white men will continue to make love to the colored women and attempt to bar the colored man from making love to his race and if it is attempted there is a lynching and a burning even if the colored man attempts to defend the women of his race. He is denounced and pounced upon aq in the above case. We believe the time may come when the better class of white people will muster up courage enough to denounce these outrages not only from the pulpit but in the halls of Congress and all constitutional bodies. The white man is not sincere in this race question; if he was, there would not be such a mixture of colors. notes better education as very few other organizations can. The Interstate closed Wednesday night and this being contest night, was the best of the session and deep interest was shown by the great crowd that assembled to witness the finest and best literary program ever staged in Lawrence or the West. The guests all voted thanks to the people of Lawrence for the way they entertained the visitors and delegates. The management of the care of the guests was in the hands of Dr. F. D. G. Harvey and h3 handled the matter in a creditable way. All of the committees worked hard to make the meeting a success, and they have just cause to feel proud of their labor. Fifty dollars in prizes were given away. The prize for the best original music went to Mr. A. L. Countell of Lawrence. The prize was $10. The prize for original poetry went to Miss Myrtle Brown, of Western University. This prize was $3. The prize for declamation was won by Miss Lenore Jordan of Lawrence. The prize for declamation was $3. The oratory prize was won by Mr. Frederick Jackson of Western University. The prize was $10. Mrs. Edythy Motin Smith, of Topeka, won the second prize in oratory. The next meeting of the Association will be held in Hutchinson in December, 1915. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JAN. 15, 1915[ DR. ALLEN VISITS THE SOUTHLAND Eloquent Missourian Addresses the Largest Emancipation Celebration Ever Held in the South at Savannah, Georgia. M. H. President—Dr. F. D. G. Harvey, Lawrence; First Vice Pres.—Mr. M. Wynne, St. Joseph, Mo.; 2nd Vice Pres.—Mr. B. Easter, Oswego; 3rd Vice Pres.—Mr. N. H. Jeltz, Hutchinson; Recording Sec.—Miss Lol Wilson, Wichita; Asst. Recording Sec.—Miss Tracy Harvey, Eudora; Treas.—Prof. W. E. Gray, Atchison; Historian—Mr. S. Joe Brown, Des Molnes, Ia.; Chaplain—Prof. A. Gregg, Quindaro; Corresponding Sec.—Mrs. E. M. Guy, Topeka. Executive Com—W. W. Evans, Chairman, Hutchinson; Mr. Tilford Davis, Kanaa City, Kas; Miss Adah Upshaw, Topeka; Prof. G. E. Watson, Fort Scott; Mrs. T. W. Bell, Leavenworth. PITTSBURG. KANSAS Rev. J. T. Ellias preached an excellent sermon Sunday night. After services Mr. Jim Robins and Mrs' H. Ramey were united in marriage. Mr. Sid Morgan passed away Jan. 2d. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Lizzie Alexander gave a 4 o'clock dinner Jan. 3d. Those present: Miss Leota Fletcher, Mr. Turner Alexander, Miss Mable Cole, Mr. Herbet Alexander, Rev. A. J. Williams and wife. The dinner was served in courses. All enjoyed themselves to the highest. Miss Nellie Goodwin is in the city visiting her parents and relatives. The choir is progressing nicely under the leadership of Mrs. H. H. Hopkins. Mr. Walter Hughea has accepted a position as chauffeur in Wichita. DR. ALLEN W THE Eloquent Missourian Emancipation Celebr the South at Sav Savannah Tribune: The celebration yesterday of the fifty-second anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln was one of the finest held in this city for many years. For several weeks prior to the celebration preparations had been made by the Chatman County Emancipation Association and the Emancipation Association to hold a joint demonstration and the showing of yesterday gave evidence of the thoroughness of the plans as laid by them. THE NEW YORK TIMES At 11 o'clock in the morning the parade, headed by the Knights of Pythias band, started from West Broad and Gwinnett streets. Following the band came four companies uniform, rank Knights of Pythias He is a Christian young man and may success, be his. Mr. and Mrs. Walker visited their daughter a few days last week, Mrs. G. Taylor. Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Neal Pierce are numbered among the sick. Mrs. Julia Fletcher has returned to Lawrence where she has a position as nurse. Her friends wish her success. Mrs. Cora Alexander served a 3 o'clock dinner to Rev. J. T. Elias and wife, Mrs. Julia Fletcher, Mrs. Ester Bell, Mr. Baker, Marie Heath, Mr. and Mrs. Starkey, Mr. Stanley, Mr. Heath and family. All enjoyed the many good things to eat. ABILENE, KANSAS. Mrs. Grace Perrin returned to her home Cincinnati, Ohio, Wednesday. She was accompanied by Miss Rosella Patterson and Miss Hattie Bellas, as far as Manhattan. Rev. C. P. Morrow went to Manhattan Wednesday and returned Saturday. Misses, Helen Harrison, Lena Smith and Mr. William Harrison went to Salina Saturday and returned Monday. Little Honey Smith is able to be out again. Mr. Douglas Simpson is on the sick list. Mr. Robt. Warder and Jeff. Moore returned from Kansas City, Friday. Mr. C. Brown of Salina was a guest of the Harrizon family Saturday. Mr. J. Moore departed for his home in Nicodemus, Sunday. VISITS SOUTHLAND Addresses the Largest celebration Ever Held in Savannah, Georgia. Wilson. Next in line came Middleton's hand followed by four companianes of the Uniform Rank Knights of Damon, commanded by Major L. M. Suares, and three companies of ca lets. The civic and social organizations followed and made a very creditable showing. Immediately behind these came the carriages conveying the speaker of the day, President B. F. Allen, of Lincoln Institute, the two presidents of the two Emancipation associations and the reader of THE LEGEND OF THE WORLD'S FIRST FARMER the Emancipation Proclamation. The remaining ten carriages in the parade carried the members of the two associations and their friends. The parade traversed some of the principal streets of the city, going from West Broad and Gwinnett. streets and ending at St. Phillips A. M. E. church, Charles street, where the exercises were held. At the church a packed house witnessed the exercises the principal feature of which was the address by President Allen on the subject, "Emancipation and Its Justification" President Allen's address was a masterly one and he was compelled to stop during the course of his remarks by loud and vociferous cheering. The speaker's appeal to the educated Negro to act well his part in the upward work of the race was very impressive and seemed to sink deep into the hearts of his hearers. Miss A. E. V. Rambeau read the Emancipation Proclamation. Mrs. Rosa Stevens rendered a solo, Miss Ada Scott read a paper and Miss Geneva Fisher each added considerably to the program by rendering snores. Two pieces were rendered by the Imperial Quartette and Rev. J. S. Irby delivered the prayer. The K. of P. band rendered two selections. Capt. W. H. Burgess was master of cermonies. President Allen's address is as follows: "When you invited me to deliver the address on this occasion, I regarded that invitation as indeed an honor, and in the course of my remarks I sincerely hope that I may be able to say something that will be of practical and spiritual value to you. "It is surely fitting on an occasion like this to preface my discourse with something about Abraham Lincoln, who gave his life for his country, and without whose loyal devotion to the cause of freedom our emancipation from slavery would have been greatly retarded." "The history of Abraham Lincoln is a most remarkable one. He began life as a lowly person. He ended it the most celebrated man of the 19th century. And deservedly so, for not only did he give his life to save the Union but he also sacrificed that life to the freeing and the enfranchising of an oppressed people. "Yet while Lincoln was president, he was probably the victim of more abuse, more vilification, more ridicule than any other man in office. Never the less, when he died, not only America, but all the other civilized rations of the world vied in paying humage to his irreproachable character and to the part he bore in two of the important achievements in modern history—the preservation of the American Union and the emancipation of the colored race from the bond of slavery. "No wonder Lincoln is known in history as the most striking example of the possibilities of American life. With all due respect to the Father of our Country, I can say that Lincoln was literally the antithesis of Washington. Washington began life under many advantages. Birth, education were his. He was the hereditary owner of a palatial, almost baronial mansion on the grand old Potomac. Lincoln started from the bottom from the very bottom. "To the young men of this country, especially to the young men of our race, Lincoln's life stands as a beckoning beacon. To the youth of energy, ambition, integrity and ability it eloquently declares there is no obstacle that cannot be surmounted. "It is perfectly natural that a man thus destined, like Lincoln, to do a special work should be born and reared amidst the environment and conditions he later shaped to human betterment. From early days, too, the spirit of the man showed in his speech and in his acts. "As far back as 1831, Abraham Lincoln was sent by one who knew his honesty and ability to float a flatboat down the Mississippi river to New Orleans. On that trip began his indignation against slavery. 'There it was,' says Hanks his companion, 'we saw Negroes chained, maltreated, whipped and scourged. * Lincoln saw it and later said: 'If I ever get a chance to hit that institution, I will hit it hard.' At this point the speaker told vividly of the campaign for the United State Senate which was entered into by Lincoln with Stephen A. Douglass as his chief rival, in 1858, the real issue being the extension of slavery to the territories. Douglass, the speaker showed, cared not whether slavery was voted out or, in the test Price $1.50 Per Year. ritorles, but Lincoln, he showed, was emphatic in his stand against the spread of the institution, and used every opportunity to condemn it, and his friends took occasion to tell him that such a stand was hurting his chances, to which Mr. Lincoln replied: "If I had to draw my pen across my whole life and erase it from existence, and I had one poor little gift of choice left as to what I should save from the wreck, I would choose that one speech and leave it to the world." The above reply to the speech in which Lincoln said that he did not believe that the government could endure half slave and half free and that slavery would either be considered lawful in every state or that it would be made extinct throughout the country. "He lost the senatorship. But his speech was heralded not only over this country, but also over the entire civilized world. It set men to thinking as they had seldom thought before. That speech sent a shaft straight to the heart of slavery—and it made Abraham Lincoln president of the United States. "History tells us that between 1850 and 1860 the slavery question became acute. The events that took place during that decade proclaimed that the crisis was war. "The execution of John Brown created a stir. Yet for a while it seemed to be only the fate of a fanatic. But little did the public realize that in so short a period as four years, one million soldiers would be marching across the country, bent on the extirpation of slavery and keeping step to the war song: 'John Brown's body lies a moulding in the grave. "Immediately after his election, impatient statesmen and generals urged Lincoln to issue the proclamation of emancipation. But he refused. He waited until the time was ripe. Said he: 'My paramount duty is to save the Union and not either to destroy or save slavery. What I do about slavery and the colored race, I do because I believe it helps to save the Union; and what I forebear, I forebear because I do not believe it would help to save the Union. "First, he asked Congress to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Then he offered freedom to all Negroes who would serve as Union soldiers. After that he sanctioned the bill of Congress which prohibited slavery in all of the territories of the United States. "Carefully, prayerfully, patiently he await the inevitable hour. On January 1st, 1863, it came. It was then that he issued his immortal Proclamation of Emancipation and four million human beings stopped out of bondage into freedom. "Indeed, no other individual act in the history of our country can be compared in momentous human importance with the Proclamation of Emancipation. Moreover, the marvelous progress of the republic since Lincoln's day is indisputable evidence has been settled forever on the side of God. "The war has ended—and ended gloriously. The question of slavery has been settled forever on the side right. The life long efforts of Channing, of Whittier, of Lloyd Garrison, of Wendell Phillips, and of all that glorious army of abolitionists have been accomplished and we shall remain forever free citizens of this great republic. "in our grateful admiration, however for Lincoln, do not let us forget the important part the Negro himself played in the struggle for his own freedom. He was not a mere looker-on in Venice. He was faithful to every trust—even when that faithfulness meant his own enslavement. Henry W. Grady, in that remarkable speech before the New England Society of New York, in 1886, spoke of the fidelity with which the Negro guarded the defenseless women and children whose husbands and fathers were fighting against his freedom. "As an example of the Negro's indomitable courage in open warfare, allow me to call your attention to the battle of Port Huron which occurred May 27, 1863. To the Negro soldiers under Col. Nelson was assigned the difficult task of taking that almost impregnable fort. Col. Nelson in. Majors' Oxford College of Hair Culture 4246 W. Belle Place, St. Louis, Mo. I Want to Benefit One Thousand More Homes Before Withdraw This "FREE OFFER." 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Mrs. Finley Dysart, who has been visiting in Omaha, with her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Dysart and received a handsome plush coat as a Christmas present, returned on Wednesday. Mr. James Smith and Miss Christina Davis, young people of this city, were married Wednesday, Jan. 6th by Rev. D. W. Majors. The groom is employed by Geo. Rowe, the grocer. Mrs. Hattie Logan, formerly of Atchison, died recently in Kansas City. She is a sister of Mrs. Lizzie Martin and Mr. Charles Bruce of this city. Mr. Eldridge Dysart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Finley Dysart, of this city, who is attending a dental college at Omaha, expects to open an office in this city when he completes his course. Mr. Charles Seymour, of Minneapolis, Minn., is the guest of his cousin, Mrs. Ella Taylor. Rev. Dr. H. T. Kealing, president of Western University, Quindaro, preached Sunday morning at the A. M. E. church of which Rev. J. F. C. Taylor is pastor. The services were grand and will long be remembered by all who attended. The holy spirit was felt throughout the entire congregation. The Jubilee singers sang so solemn, "Steal Away to Jesus." In the afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, the program was rendered by the Western University Jubilee Singers. The singing was grand. Words cannot express how they did sing. Before the Jubilee Singers ended the program, Rev. Dr. Kealing was introduced to the congregation as the speaker of the hour and Rev. Dr. Kealing closed with very, very encouraging remarks. Rev. J. F. Taylor invited the Jubilee Singers here and we feel that by Rev. Taylor's invitation he has benefited Atchison. It has caused a great many children, young ladies and young men to become more interested in attending school. They see the value of it. We need a few more men or ministers like Rev. Taylor. He seems at all times trying to bring something before the people that will entertain them and make them do better. It seems like the longer he stays in Atchison the more benefit he is to A. M. E. church and the whole community. Those who failed to hear Rev. Dr. Kealing preach and the Jubilee Singers sing, missed something that was very inspiring. Mr. and Mrs. Jerre Taylor, 717 Washington Street, entertained on the 7th with a stag party in honor of Mr. Charles Seymour, of Minneapolis, Minn. The guests that were present were: Mr. Fred Smith, Dr. F. C. Pearl, Mr. J. D. Colbert, Dr. E. L. Williams, Mr. Willis Covington, Mr. Edward Brown and Mr. John George, the guest of the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Jerre Taylor. Mr. H. G. Lett, aged eighty years, died at the Soldiers' Home near Leavnworth. Death was due to general debility and old age. Decased was first sergeant in Co. G 29th regiment of colored volunteers, and lived for many years in Atchison where he is well known and respected by all. The funeral was held at 2:30 p. m. from the Soldiers' Home and the interment was in the Post cemetery with military honors. Sergeant Lett is survived by two sons, Mr. William Lett, of Oakland Call, and Dr. C. E. Lett, of Emporia. The deceased was a member of the Masonic lodge, having been Past Deputy Grand Master. Those who entertained for Mr. Charles Seymour, of Minneapolis, Minn., are as follows: Mr. J. D. Colbert, Monday night, Jan. 11; Mr. Edward Brown, Friday night, Jan. 8; Mr. John George, Monday afternoon, Jan. 11; Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, Sunday, Jan. 10 at high noon. Miss Gwendolyn Quarrels, of Kansas City, Mo., took dinner with Miss Vernetta Allen Sunday. Dr. C. E. Lett and wife of Emporia, who went to attend the funeral of the Doctor's father, Mr. H. G. Lett, who died Friday at the Soldiers' Home, stopped over in Atchison and visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Porter en route home. Mrs. M. L. Railly, of Chicago, Ill. sang a solo at the Ebenezer Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Charles Porter and Mrs. Lewis Dale went to Leavenworth Friday to attend the funeral of Mr. H. G. Lett. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hunt on East Mound street. The Sunflower Art club was royally entertained at the home of Mrs. Mary Cook. There was about twenty members present. Visitors were as follows: Mrs. Rev. J. W. Wilson and her niece, Mrs. George Kerford, Jr., Mrs. M. L. Railly, of Chicago and Mrs. Clennie Brown, of Chillicothe, Mo. The hostess served a three course menu and all departed claiming that Mrs. Cook had been a most ideal hostess. Mr. William White, aged 37 years, departed this life Sunday Jan. 10th at 7 o'clock at his home on Utah avenue, of tuberculosis. He was a member of Mt. Olive church of which Rev. W. S. Blake is pastor. The funeral services were held at Mount Olive and Rev. Blake prefcribed a noble and powerful sermon. The floral offerings were beautiful. Mr. White had many friends in Atchison who will miss him in the near future. His remains were laid to rest in the Mount Vernon cemetery. Please be ready when Mrs. Long calls at your residence to collect for The Plaindealer. The friends of $ M_{15} $ Vernetta Allen are very sorry she cannot secure reeds for basket making on account of the war. Western University Jubilee singers, who rendered several recitals at the M. E. church (white) and A. M. E. church Saturday and Sunday, are the subject of wide spread comment. The singers possess very fine voices and numbers rendered held the people almost as did the sirens of old. Prof. Jackson is to be greatly praised for his earnest efforts and his great ability. Dr. H. T. Kealing preached an excellent and inspiring sermon Sunday morning. He is doing a wonderful work at Western University which should be crowded with our boys and girls. Mr. Eudell Wilson is on the sick list. SALINA. KANSAS. Sunday was the first Sunday in the year, also the first Sunday in the month. Services were largely attended at St. John Baptist church. Rev. Banks preached in the morning and administered the Lord's supper and at the evening service Rev. R. Cox preached. Thursday afternoon Mrs. R. C. Jackson on South College, opened her pleasant home to the members of the N. U. G. Art club, it being a regular meeting of the club. In addition to the regular members, Miss Carrie McReynolds, of Denver, Colo., who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Brown, was a visitor. A short business session was held and the officers were seated, Mrs. Jas. DePriest, presiding. A short program was rendered. The balance of the afternoon was spent in an informal social manner and as the members chatted, they busily plied their needles. A tempting luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hayne are on the sick list. Miss Fannie Garvin has returned back to school after spending the holidays with her parents in Granby, Mo. Miss Cora Daniels of Sedalia, Mo., is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henderson on South College. Master Hobart Garwin returned on Sunday after spending the holidays The B. Y. P. U. met Sunday afternoon at the usual hour. After the recital of the lesson and program, the yearly officers were elected as follows; President, Mrs. Biddie Garvin; vice-president, Mrs. Winifred Travis; secretary, Miss Esther Perrin; assistant secretary, Mr. Jasper Banks; treasurer, Mrs. Perry Renfroe; librarians, Earl Brooks and Clarence Hudson; program committee, Mrs. Rose Hudson and Mrs. Savannah Owens; organist, Mis Geraldine Bryant. Miss W. Stewart has gone to Kanga, City, Mo., for a visit. One of the most elaborate features of the season was the carnival given by the Dunbar Art club on the 1st and 2d at the U. K. T. hall. Mrs. E. Rosemond has gone to Tennessee for a visit. Mrs. R. C. Jackson spent three days visiting in Beloit, accompanied by her daughter and sister. Saint John Baptist Sunday school is progressing nicely. Mrs. Ocenia Davis Holwell of Van Buren, Ark., is visiting in the city, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L Davis and family. Miss Fannie Lonican of Garnett, is visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. Wm. Lonican entertained at tea on Wednesday afternoon a few young ladies in honor of Miss Fannie Lonican of Garnett, Kansas. Miss Ethel Hale who has been ill for sometime is improving rapidly Miss Jane Vanderford is confined to case of appendicitis. We wish her a space recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Wn Lounen gave a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson in honor of their niece, Miss Fannie Lutian of Garnett. The evening was pleasantly spent in music and reading. The hostess served a delicious lunch, and all present declared they had spent a most enjoyable evening. Miss Beatrice Taylor who has been spending part of her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor, returned Friday to her school work in Kansas City, Kans. The Literary Society is progressing nicely. The election of new officers took place, Jan. 4. There will be a reception given by the Society for new officers and members at the A. M. E. church, Jan. 11. A jolly time is anticipated. BETHEL, KANSAS. Mr. I. V. Brown was home from Kansas City, and spent Saturday and Sunday with his family. Mr. Edward Ross and Ernest Morris, visited at the home of Dennis S. Thompson, Saturday. KANSAS. n was home from pent Saturday and family Friday ev WEIR, I Card of Mrs. Maud Turner of Quindaro was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Jeff Griggsby, Friday of last week. The Home N Of Arkansas (ESTABLISH Capital Stock.... Surplus (earned) Profits (earned) ... Circulation ... Deposits ... Total..... We Invite You A. H. DENTON, President. W. H. SMITH, Ast Cashier. The Oldest Bauk in Capital and Surplus MOFFET NATIONAL LARNED, J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. M. DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W. W. THOS. B. KENNEDY, President. JAS. V. HUMPHREY, Vice Pres. First Nation JUNCTION CITY Capital and Surp UNITED STATE OLDEST, LARGEST BANK Home National Bank Of Arkansas City, Kansas (ESTABLISHED 1888.) Capital Stock.....$50,000.300 Surplus (earned).....75,000.600 Profitss (earned).....22,563.580 Circulation.....48,500.000 Deposits.....873,208.640 Total.....$1,019,270.220 Invite Your Business N. President. GEO. D. ORMISTER Ast Cashier. R. A. BROWN, Ca Oldest Bank in Pawnee County and Surplus - $600 MOFFETT BROS. NATIONAL BANK LARNED, KANSAS. Wk Krouch, A. H. Moffharles, H. T. Tayl John Lindas, W. W. Cett. EDY, President. W. F. MILLER, C. KEY, Vice Pres. F. A. DURAND, A National Bank FUNCTION CITY, -: KANSAS and Surplus, - $110 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY LARGEST BANK IN GEARY Bank of Comm The Home National Bank Of Arkansas City, Kansas (ESTABLISHED 1888.) Capital Stock.....$50,000.30 Surplus (earned).....75,000.60 Profits (earned).....22,563.58 Circulation .....48,500.00 Deposits .....873,208.64 Total.....$1,019,270.22 We Invite Your Business. A. H. DENTON, President. GEO. D. ORMISTON, Vice Pres. W. H. SMITH, Ast Cashier. R. A. BROWN, Cashier. The Oldest Bauk in Pawnee County. Capital and Surplus $60,000.00. MOFFETT BROS.' NATIONAL BANK LARNED, KANSAS. J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. Moffharles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W. W. Oett. THOS. B. KENNEDY, President. W. F. MILLER, Cashier. JAS. V. HUMPHREY, Vice Pres. F. A. DURAND, Asst. Cashier. . OLDEST, LARGEST BANK IN GEARY COUNTY. The Bank of Commerce The Bank of Commerce Of Wellington, Kansas. A Good Place to Bank. Capital Sack $50,000,000 Starts an Account in Our Savings Department. We on all Savings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAVE NY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF O good place to Bank. E. B. ROSER, Pres. H. T. HARBAUGH CHAS. P. HANGEN, Cashier G. E. HARBAUGH 1872. e to Bank. Capital Sack $50,000,000 account in Our Savings Department. W ages REMEMBER—A PENNY SAW D—START NOW AT BANK OF O ) Bank. A Good Place to Bank, Capital Sack $50,000.00. 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National President National Secretary ..THE KOPP BAKERY.. Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brands: "TIP TOP," "BUTTE RBREAD," "HOLSUM" and "HONEY" Kopp's Bakery is Sanitary and everyttthing in first-class condition 36-38 South Seventh St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Meats and Poultry for Poultry meats of all money-saving oysters and First class meats of all kinds at money-saving prices. Eggs, oysters and pure lard. White House Meat Markets, Phones: 1422 Grand; 558 Main. Thirty Years in the Milling Business... So we think we know how to make GOOD FLOUR. Insist upon having the BEST. Manufactured by Telephone 45. Miss May Smith of Parsons spent a few hours in the city last Tuesday, the guest of Mrs. L. Love. Mr. N. N. Gilbert lg in Pittsburg, attending to business, the guest of his sister. Mrs. D. A. Elias. One of the prettiest parties during the holidays was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Grant, when the Fluer De Lis Art club entertained their husbands and a few invited guest. The rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the evening was delightfully spent in games and music, after which a dainty two cuorse luncheon was served by Mesdames L. Love, G. Grant, A. Donley and M. Grant. Those present besides the club members were Dr. and Mrs. Badger, Mr. and Mrs. Summers, Profs. Penn and Easter, Mr. J. Tallaferi, Miss Baird, Mr. I. Hunnigan, Prof. and Mrs. Carter, Miss M. Whittaker, Mrs. J. D. Chattan and Mr. Garnett Rogers. At a late hour the guest departed declaring the club ladies ideal hostesses. One of the swellest affairs of polite society during the holidays was a watch party given by the Misses Elsa and Francis Hailey at their beautiful home, 503 E. 7th St. About 35 of Coffeyville's best society turned out en masse to watch the old year out and the new year in. The occasion was indeed an enjoyable one. The costumes worn by the ladies were something grand and the presentation greatly reminded one of the "Vision of Fair Women." The parlors and dining room were beautifully decorated with mistletoe, Xmas bells and red and white crepe streamers. The evening was spent in whist and dancing. An elaborate three course luncheon was served, consisting of chicken salad on lettuce leaf, sweet gherkin, bread and butter sandwiches, angel food cake, pineapple pudding with whipped cream and marchino cherries, Roman punch and nabisco wafers. The young ladies were ably assisted by their mother, Mrs. Odie Hailey and Mrs. William Donelly. On Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. James E. Gilbert was hostess to the I. S. I. art club. All of the members were present and quite an enjoyable afternoon spent in Art work, music and conversation. This, being the first meeting since Dec. 15, each one seemed glad and eager to begin the New Year's work. The prospects of having a very successful six months of club work are very encouraging. After the business hour, the hostess assisted by her sister, Mrs. T. A. Ingram served a very delicious two course luncheon, after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. T. A. Ingram on Jan. 13, 1915. The Coffeyville Peoples' Forum met at Davidson's Chapel, Sunday, Jan. 10. Miss L. F. William's report of the Inter State was read. Miss William was the delegate from the Coffeyville Peoples' Forum to the Inter-State, which met in Lawrence, Kansas. She gave a detailed account of the meetings and some of the inspiration of the Inter State was infused into the hearers, by the excellent report of the delegate. A vote of thanks was given Miss Williams by the Forum. The People's Forum will meet at Bethel A. M. E. church, Sunday, Jan. 17. All are welcome. The Cleveland school G193 Club gave two numbers on the program, Friday morning at the High School Chapel services. The numbers were as follows: "Gaily We're Tripping," by Venzie and "Carmena" by Wilson. The girls performing were: Misses Stella Harris, April Morris, Eunice Hayle, Ora Fitz, Ella Goodrum, Corine Donell, Cleo Skinnor, Bessie Warron. The girls deserve much credit for their excellent singing and Mrs. B. H. Guy, the 7th grade teacher is to be congratulated for this musical. The manual training and kindergarten of the Cleveland school are indeed a great success and much credit is due Prof. Easter for these two additional departments to our school. The Mother's Club met at the Cleveland school, Friday, Jan. 8, at 4 P. M., with a good number present, Rev. J. D. Rice addressed the club, His remarks were timely and much appreciated. The Mother's club was organized by Prof. Easter and since its perfection has been doing effective work. The officers are as follows: Mrs. Wm. Haskell, Pres.; Mrs. Robert Taylor, Secy.; Mrs. Ada Gilbert, Treas. of the Executive Committee; Vice Pres., Mrs. Johnson; Aask, Mrs. Elmer Briley. Prof. Easter reports a very successful term in the colored schools and is anticipating a much better one the incoming term, which will begin Monday, Jan. 18. The Cleveland teachers are anxious to come in closer contact with each patron and urge that the parents study more carefully the characteristics of their terested in their work at school and thus be more able to assist in making our boys and girls great factors in this world. Misses Adams, McClain, Vincent and Prof. Penn report an excellent Xmas vacation. Mrs. Guy has organized a school chorus and quartette. The members of the Macedonia B. Y. P. U. were very beautifully addressed by the pastor, Rev. D. A. Jefferson, Sunday evening, Jan. 10th. Subject, "The need of a Christian education." Many good interesting thoughts were brought out and he emphasized the need of the bible study in the home, the proper instruction and beginning in early life makes a strong Christian young man or woman. All present enjoyed the address very much. Mr. Wells Ingram is reported ill at this writing. VINITA. OKLAHOMA. J. Davis was in from district 15, and Miss Emma Hawkins from district 21, Saturday and stayed over Sunday with their parcels. Both are getting along nicely with their work. M. G. Weaver of White Oak was in the city Saturday. School work is progressing nicely in his district. Rev. R. T. Green left for Boynton Monday to spend a few days with his wife, as she is teaching near that city. Mr. and Mrs. Bowler of Prior Creek were in the city Saturday. J. Martin of Blue Jacket was in the city Saturday. Rev. Motley of McAlester came up Saturday to fill his appointment at Sunrise Baptist church, Sunday. . . Atty. Hood of Wagoner was in the city Monday. A. B. Jackson left Sunday for Kansas City, to go out on his run as mail clerk. N. Moore of Ketchum was in the city Friday. Mr. Hardrick of Grand River was in the city Saturday. Dave Woody was in from Lightening Creek, Saturday. Misses Dillard passed through the city Saturday en route to Tulsa from Chetopa, Kansas, where they have been visiting relatives. A. Rider came in from his farm, Sunday. Clara N. William was in from district 48, Saturday and reports school work is fine. The First Baptist church organized a literary society Monday night. The Vinita Literary Society will meet on Thursday evening of each week at the A. M. E. church. All are cordially invited to attend. The Sunday Schools were well attended, Sunday. Parents, let your children come every Sunday. Nick Macer and wife were in the city, Monday, en route to Chelsea from the north part of the county. School opened with a good attendance after the holidays and the pupils sett'ed down to work at once. James Vann was able to be up to town Friday after being treated for several days for paralysis by Dr. L. I. Ryan. Some who attend the Grand should be more careful and not let your conduct debar all the Negroes from attending shows. Get ready for the State Association, Feb. 11-13. Mr. and Mrs. Maddox of Chicago are resident of our city now. Mr. Maddox is one of the best barber of our city. Miss Jessie Allen spent New Year's Day in Springfield, Ill., also Mrs. L. Plant. The Young Married Peoples' club met recently with Mrs. Roy Hill on E. Chamber St. A masquerade party was given on Jan. 2, at the home of Mrs. H. Hogan, by the Domestic Social Science club. The needle Craft club met recently with Mrs. Ollie Williams on S. Ebey street. The Blue Ribbon club met recently with Miss Josephine Waddie on Anna street. Mrs. Fanny Hogan of Chicago is the guest of her parents and other relatives here. Mrs. M. Carpenter and son, Earl are improving from their illness. Misses Blanche Oliver, Irene Campbell and Margaret DeWitt were Springfield visitors recently. Dr. Scruggs of Monmouth ably preached, December 3, at Mt. Emery Baptist church. Mrs. Jacob Stewart received word of her sister's serious illness in Michigan. Her sister of Colorado passed through here en route to Michigan to see her sister. The Mallory Reunion of the family was held Dec. 29, at the Mt. Emery Baptist church parlors. The guest room was prettily decorated and the serving room of the guests was in Pullman Porters and Railroad Men. POOL ROOM, BARBERSHOP AND READING ROOM IN CONNECTION—Located on the Rosedale Car Line, opposite the Terminal round house.—FIRST CLASS CAFE in connection. FEWS & MILLIGAN Prospect Geo. Eysell Drug Co. Union Depot Drug Store AGENTS WANTED THE HOTEL SAM WILLER. HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO., Shreveport, La. JEWISH MEMORIAL SAM FEWS. "The Little 2631 S. W. BOUL —HEADQUARTER Pullman Porters and POOL ROOM, BARBERSHOP AND I NECTION—Located on the Rosedale C minal round house.—FIRST CLASS FEWS & MILLIG SAM FEWS. Bell Phone: Grand 4762. WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager Geo. Eysell I Union Depot D Mail Orders Prompt Opposite Walt All the Best Brand of W 1536 Union Avenue KANS Home Phone West 262 charge of Mrs. D. Duncan. Special waiters were Messrs. A, Corbin, W. Smith and Q. Johnson and Mrs. M. Reed introducer of the Mallory family. Mrs. O. Brown is on the sick list. HIAWATHA, KANSAS. The play given by the Sewing circle Dec. 29th was a success. A large crowd attended and the door receipts were good as was also the booth receipts. The ladies of the Circle were all smilex Friday to see the treasury swell. The Circle met with our president, Mrs. Ella Baker. The Circle will meet Friday, the 10th with Mrs. Ben Maxey, Sr. The three young men who were shot last Sunday night Jan. 3d are improving fast. They were Mr. Lafette Robinson, shot in the left lung; Wayne Duncan, in the left leg, above the ankle and Amey Miller, in the left thigh. Wayne Duncan is not able to walk yet. Robinson is able to sit up, and Amy was able to cripple out to Sunday school Sunday. The young men had narrow escapes. Johnson and Miller were hit by stray bullets aimed at Robinson. We trust this will prove a lesson to our young men to remain in church hereafter. George Goins, of near Horton did the shooting and is still at large Messrs Robinson, Duncan and Miller are young Sir Knights. Sir Knight Deacon Jackson accompanied Sir Knight Davis to Hiawatha Saturday Jan. 3rd to assist in installing the officers in the Saint Martha's Tabernacle No. 21 Quite a prayer service was held after the business was transacted, after which a two course lunchon was served by the Chief Preceptress, Vice and Chief Recorder. A reception was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sims, Wednesday, Dec. 30. The Masonic hall was beautifully decorated. Good music was furnished. A large crowd attended. Mrs. Sims left Thursday morning for her former home in Marysville, Mo. A dainty luncheon PINE CABOLE HAIR We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Etc., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for Catalogue. IT IS FREE! 20 Inch Creole Switches 25c Each; 24 Inch 50c Each. N. B. MILLIGAN. Pullman," BOULEVARD. PORTERS FOR and Railroad Men. AND READING ROOM IN CON- dale Car Line, opposite the Ter- ASS CAFE in connection. LLIGAN, Proprs. KANSAS CITY, MO. Manager. Fall Drug Co., Drug Store Compily Attended. Waiting Room of Whiskey—buffed in Bone KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Fall Phone West 604 was served at a late hour. On December 31st we were given a treat of our lives. The Moses Dickson Palatine Guards of Atchison, gave an exhibition drill and entertainment in honor of King David's Temple and Tabernacle. Sir Knight Davis, grand deputy, of Atchison, set up said lodges in this city and to prove his loyalty to the Sir Knights and Daughters he came with his forces to our little city. The number was large. Good music was the feature of the evening. It seems to the Sir Knights and Daughters we can still hear the echo and re-echo of their feet as they kept perfect step. It will be long remembered as one among the grandest things Hiawatha has ever had. Just before devotional exercises, a sacred solo was sung by A. B. Check, the Chief Preceptress of St. Martha's Tabernacle, No. 21 of Hiawatha, subject, "The Heavenly gates of Paradise." Sir Knights you have a standing invitation at all times to our little city. Mrs. Fannie Miller Walker of Nebraska, left Sunday night for her home after spending three weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller. Mis. Edna Parrot, a teacher, of Atchison, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Ellington. She came to witness the drill and returned Sunday in order to arrive in time for school. Mr. Willie Cobbs is on the sick list. Mrs. Robert Mays has returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo., after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wathall. Miss Clara Lee, of Dodge City, has returned to her home after spending Christmas with her cousin, Miss Irene Ellington. Little Maceo Robinson, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Christmas with Master Charles Bowman. FOR RENT-Store building. In a good location. 25 x35 with ball above Address. H. J. WILSON, Manhattan, Kansas. --- NICK CHILES, »+++++++00++ Editor , SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Gre Yeariccsesssessecvnree GIO FUy' Momthe.sccrsossseserecces 100 Saree Mente: scesceeesetecnse OF Advertising Rates Per Month $2.06 . Per Inch, Sutered at tha Pestofice at Topeks as Second Class Mail Matter. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:—Mr. Theo Baughman Is the authorized s0- Meitor and traveling agent for the Topeka Plaindealer, We beg the public to give him their support as he fg a man who Is interested In the up- Uft of the race and will call on you not only to subscribe for the paper, but will interview you for write ups on leading men and women pf our race, also cuts of prominent people ‘and their home, In the various por- tlons| of the United States.—Nick Chiles, Editor and Owner of the To- peka Plaindealer, BITS OF WISDOM RST SARE Mae neneway A thorough mixing of religion and business must be one of the things that we, as a race, must do this year. It will help us wonderfully if we will, The Negro must become identified with every business move, thereby becoming a factor in the commercial world; don’t understand tg to mean that you must neglect the plans of grace, but devte mre time to business enterprises, A home up yonder, and a home down here, won't hurt. ooc- ' President Wilson in addressing the University commision on Southesn Race Question, recently among other things said: “Our object Is te know the need, of the Negro, and sympa- thetically help him in every way that ig pojable for his goo! and our good.” We trust our chief execu- tive means all he says, but his stand in the segregation of races at Wash- ington, a9 well es stand on the Ne- gTo question before he went to the white house, make, us believe that he doesn’s give a cloggone about the Negro race. * . 200 Many of the obstacles, prejudice, etc, that are heaped upon ua, can be overcome by common sense methods and our people must not lose their head, in working out their salvation along all tines, A litthe thinking will bring to us true conditions, and if we'll tax our thinking apparatus a little, g panacea for each trouble will come to us. Think some, then get busy to improve matters. « o00 The Negro housewife who proper- ly care, for the home's larder, ig a great asset to her husband's success, Economical methods in our homes eventually must be = prime factor in bringing us to success, and our women cun't put in too much time in studying the ends apd outs of true race Is to be a powerful race our housekeeping, because if the Negro women must be adepts along this specia} line. e000 The general education board, foundeg by John D. Rockefeller and which has been operating for about twelve years; up to June 30, 1914, had contributed for educational pur- poses $15,894,356.99, Negro colleges ang school, were given $699,781.13. This fund has reached $34,000,000 and will be spent to promote edu- cation in the Unite States, “without distinction of race, sex or creed.” ooo The successful Negro farmer must be sure to put in considerable time looking after, his well-stocked pen of hogs. They ade essential to the farm ving and they can be raised at a profit. Let us take more interest in hog raising. ooo The colores man must learn that “hard knocks” do not hurt much, and those who know how to suffer deeply can appreciate the greatest joy, The more you are knocked, the more de- termined you should hae to succesd, eon The colored man regardless to what line of endeavor he’s engaged in should have for bis motto: “IMci- ency;” do it hetter than the other fellow, 000 The selfish Nexro never respects the rights of others unless he hag to. ‘ 000 A large number of our race could grent!y inprove themselves by «tudv at night; cut out “running at night” and try it. ooo «The Negro race must take a more gerious interest in Negro journalism it le to be improved.«: Let enek one Of v, do our part to make our jour- nats wholesome, iit goo cot ou ¢ iti, folly td waste time trying vw keep track of lost opportunities, 000 A famine {s on in Mexico and a heart-touching appeal for bread, etc, has reached thi, country. . 000 Join the number—be a paid up subscriber, ooo Regardless to our opinion about falte we mus, admire the good qualities in them. ooo ‘Those among ug who are acquain- ted with happiness should introduce tt toour neighbors. 000 The Negro press and pulpit should close their eyes on wrong, but fight it going and coming. . 900 The Platndealer will be improved and we are going to gee if you are going to help us increase our sub- scription list. ooo ‘The Negro race in all parte of this country must have “get to- gether” meetings, discus, ways and means to embark in some kind of business; we do not mean to open ‘restaurante” and barber shops,” either, but business enterprises that vill reflect credit upon us as a race. If we'll pool our mites together we vill be able to give this old world nother big surprisg during 1915. coo If the Negro race had acceptel and followed a “hundreth part” of the advice given it, gee we'd be ome pumpkin! Since we've stepped mut a free people some one’s been randing us chunks of advice, and too, ome of the worst devils in the world ave been brazen-faced enough to tell 13 what we should do. 200 The immigration bill had an air-' ng In the United States Senate last week, and after the smoke had Jenred away, it was discovered that an amendment to the bill was passed which was to exclude from Ameri- van shores in future all immigrants of African blood or the black race. Senator Reed offered the African ex- lusion amendment, which was adop- led 29 to 25. That great Negro lover (2) Senator Williams, who has won half of his glory by abusing Negroes, declared there were enough Negroes in this country now. Sta= Ustics were given to show that only 8,000 people of Afri¢an blood came to this country last year. Senator Reed got extremely busy along this ine and offered another amendment, 0 exclude all but persons of the Caucasion race, which was defeated, bug not until after it had occasioned sonsiderable discussion in relation to he Japanese, Many of the Senators held that it would affect treaty re- ations, Senator Sheppard of Texas, ¥og one among those who voted to xclude immigrants of African blood. When it comes to lambasting the flack race, the average Southern Senator is “Charley on the spot.” PHOENIX, ARIZONA. On January Ist King Alcohol met an ignominioug death in the state of Arizona, Every saloon in the state ceased to do business on ths above date and as an Immediate result, The Valley Bank of Phoenix, which has been closed for the past six weeks reopened with ample capital to pay off all depositors in full. Prosperity is in the very air you breathe here and Phoenix has made a new start to out-do her 1914 record which will be little short of marvel: our, Mrs, Lizzie Polk and daughters Chlora, Drucillin and little Miss Polk were down from Jerome during the holidays. Misa Cholra Polk was initiated into the Eastern Star Chap- ter while here, which was the chief object of the family’s walt in the city, Misa Drucillia Polk, although very young iz quite an accomplished mu- sician ang executes the most difficult pieces with an ease and grace that are wonderful, She has a bright future before her In tie musical world and we trust she will some day be recognized ns the leading mu. siclan of the race. The Polke are formerly of Lawrence, Ka3., and wish their many friends to know of thelt succes, in the far weot. The Phoenix Forum ele-ted officers for the next quarter on Jan, 3d. Th, following were chosen; President, A €. Councel; vice-president, C, C, Cre: dille; secretary, Mrs. S, 1, Gros; assistant secretary, Mrs, Thelms Green; treasverer, J. Smith; Jour nallat, Rev, Wm. Saliv, + A JUST PROTEST, A conmittee of prominent men and wemen of the raco fro sending out the following from Washington, D, C. ueder date of of Jaruary 8: Mais aE hliateeetee Metwe. Ta» —~ BD thet ay ta he wie Cea oe ieee ay WHeTeRs} ¢ AMC Ouen’ Bava placed lfesised pletures ‘on bill: boards throughout th streets of our National Cepital to advertise thelr hasiness; and,\ +: a Whereas; This gtest, Brewing en- terprise goes a business as extensive 8, fs our national grea, and conse- quently must have placed such pic- tures throughout our country; and, Whereas; These burlesque pictures are of the wort specimen conceivable of Negro Americans in form, fea- ture, dress and environment; and, Whereas; This great business con- cern has departed from its custom of selecting the most eminent Caucasian American to advertise their products and have resorted to portraying the worst specimens of Negro Ameri- cans; and, : Whereas; Such pletures are im: pressing white Americans that fn spite of the Negro’s contact with a civilization that is highly cultural, he Is grosa in physique, savage in fea- ture, antiquated in dress and degen- erate in home life and will, if con- stantly kept before the Negro Amer- ican make him dispise himself for no othér reason than that the American people scorn and belittle men who have committed the crime of having been born Mack Instead of white. Be it Resolved: 1—That we, the representatives of 100,000 Atmericang of this National Capital, in mase meeting assembled at Zion Baptist church, Dec, 2ist, 1914, earnestly protest against this defamation of Negro life by suclt caricatures dis- played at any place and in anyway whatsoever; and, 2—That we urge Anheuser-Busch fo withdraw, immediately from view everypwhere, all of these burlesque and parodies that do nothing more than hold the Negro up to ridicule and contempt. Respectfully, The Protest Committee, ‘REV. E. E. RICKS, Chairman, BEV. M. F. SYDES, D. D., REV. A. RANDALL, D. D., REV. J. M. WALDRON, D. D., MISS N. H, BURROUGHS, A.M. Secretary. CARD OF THANKS. Chetopa, Kas., Jan 8.—We, Prince Hall Chapter No. 17, 0. E. 8. wish to express our grateful thank, to the many friends and slater Chapters, who so kindly assisted us during the iMness and death of Sister Anng Smith. Also for the beautifu) floral offerings. , WICTORY NESTFIELD, W. M. VANCY WILSON, Sécretary, SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Mise Emma C. Freeman, 630 East Center stree, since her pleasant visit with relatives and friends In Mus- kogee, Okla., is enjoying better health, During the Christmas hulldays, the L. H. club enjoyéd a very delightful afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Young. Miss C. M. Foster, of 2134 N, Ben- ton avenue, was hestess Bt 6-o'clock dinner on New Year's day. Mise Esterdell Bruce was a char- ming little hostess to a scrap party given by her class, The Senior and also Junior class at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bruce, 1032 Summit avenue, during the Christmas. About 25 were present who greatly enjoyed the eve- ning. Fruits of various varities were served. The greatest event of the New Year was the formal opening of the drug store of Drs. J, Burnett Clark and OQ. U. Brown, situated on Jefferson street, on Thursday evening Jan, 7th. We are pleased to note that Mrs. E, C, Johnson, who has been ill for several weeks is able to be around her room. Mrs. Bertha Fullbright is presiding splendidly as Royal Matron of Eu- clid Chapter No. 23, 0. E. S. ‘The ladies of the city are prepar- ing q great social reception in honor of Mrs, Maggie Scakt and litle daughters, Mildred and Olivia, Mon- day afternoon, Jan, 18, as they de- part Tuesday for Kansas City to re- she og their future home. Mr, John Todd after being sick during the past year or more, died Friday morning Jan 8th and was interred in South Hazelwood ceme- tery Sunday afternoon, Services [were held at Pitts Chapel, M. E. church, Dr, J. M Harris officiating. i Mr. Todd leave, a wife, children, a | mother, two sisters and other rel- ‘atives and friends to mourn his rad | demise, The swt intelligence came that Mrs* Relle Houston, sister of Mrs, Jane Rrewer, who was run down by an avtomobile had succumbed to her in- Juries, The members and pastor, Rev, T. A. Harvey are engaged in q much needed revival ant we trust much good may be accomplished before its close, TABI Rt yA Eb Sgr elle sae ° vm Ea , yn va neneeennele van re] é. aa * a * i POM ANNAN SB % sons : . ot gut The Eurka Comb > m «Soft, Silky Strands: Is fulfilling its mission 6 rush of growth, ‘so ,+ “by decidedly causing much so, the EUREKA - pi eagerly seuunt " COMB a favorite, and a . eautiru ra fore an . Needed Device. ; Why 20, the demand of the device is sufficient to warrant us, that It is the best COMB for purposes oa. the market, when used, never to be without the splendid device. They are marvelously in evidence in’ thousands of homes throughout the country, and all are savorably impressed with the beneficial influences derived tieret verte Why s0, a combination of metals assimilated, and when heated will produce the effect wi jesired.. "Understand the EUREKA COMB {s made by professicnal efforts, 80 aq to give satisfaction, when used ag to direction, of which every COMB used goes with it instructions, how to use, and what for, We are particularly. srzlous to bring to notice and in short, they will be used by every one, They are usually sold it 1 rach, ete = Hoping this Swill convey 78 phy, the EUREKA COMB fs preferable. With our fasrantes. For further Information write: EUREKA COMB CO. Chattanooga, Tenn. AGENTS WANTED! LEAVENWORTH, RANSAS. Miss Geraldine Broadus spent sev eral days in Kansas City last weel visiting friends. Fidelity Chapter No. 9, 0. E. 8. gave a tea at the residence of Mra. Joseph Henderaon recently, Mrs. James Cone and Miss D. C. Lowery attended the reception given by the Dunbar Art club at Kansas City Wedneylay cevening. DeLuxe orchestra played for the dance at Turner hall Monday evening, Misses Alberta and Ruth Walton attended the «dance at Lyric hall given by the Cosmopolitan club Wed- neaday evening. Miss Lillian Hardwick, one of the nurses at the State Hospital, Osa- watomie, visited relatives here re- cently, Mr, S. S. King of Kaneas City was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Jone. Mr, and Mrs. S, E. Lowery enter- tained a few friends ‘Thureddy even. ing in honor of Sergeant and Mra Williams, who recently returned from the Phillippines. The Clover Leaf Art club kept open house New Year’s at the residence of Mra. A, Toliver. Mrs. Susie Sampson returned from Topeka after pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pace Mrs, Jamison, of Topeka was the guest of Mrs. B, K. Bruce recently. Miss Helen White returned home Sunday after eperding a few day visit'ng Mrs. James Cone. At a regular meeting of Deborsh Chapter, No. 26, 0. E. S. Friday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. V. Broadus, worthy matron; J. H. Glass, worthy patron; Mrs. Nora Green, associate matron; Mrs. Aman- da Humphrey, treasurer; Miss Eu- genoline Hunt, secretary; Mrs. Eva WAliams, conductress; Mrs, Hattle Fields, associate conductress, After the installation, the officers were ser- ved with refreshments by the ladies of the chapter at which time Mrs. V. Broadus was presented with an East- ern Star gold ring by the members of the chapter for her untiring ef- forts, ability ang zeal for the suc- ces, of the chapter. OSAWATOMIE, KANSAS. Rev. Jameg Holmes, of the A. M. E. church ig conducting o series of meetings starting with New Year's night, He has had several conver- sions and everyone feels that the meeting will be a spiritual success. Mrs, Susan Linville ig confined to her ded with a very bad cold, Mr. Rerry Lewis, of O:tawa, Sun- dayed with Miss Maggie Dryden. ‘Mrs, Ellen Wallace, of Lincoln, Nebr., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J, T, Hughes. : Mr, Daniel Hare, Independence, is visiting his niother, Mrs Eddie Wil- liams. Mr, and Mra, Floyd Vann, of Lin- coin, Nebr., have moved here, They FS at home to their friends a% Sec- ond and Madison streets. Mr, and Mrs, Vann are of Osawatomie’s younger set, Rev, 1, M. Davis, of Paola, is as- sisting Rey. Holmes in the meetings, IMisg Etta Kelley, of Kanzas City, spent Bune? with her sioter, Mrs. Molley Stavley. Misses LuabNand.Cleo Geraldine Morgan, of the State Hospital, at- tended the Perils of Paulire Satur- day night at the Majestic thea.re, Mrs, Rachel Henderson, of Kansas City, are visiting her mother and father, Mr, and Mrs, Jsanc Dryden. The friends of Mr, and Mra, F, C. Vann surprised them Saturday eve- ning with an old fashioned pound party ‘Mrs, Ford Clark and son, of Wich ita, are visiting her sister, Mra. Sarah Sheffield. Mrs, Clark ia one of Osawatomie’s gitls and everyone {1s detighted to see her home again, a 9 rN 22g MME. BAUM’S gai gee Hair Goods Are the wea) =—s Best Made. , Se” )=—s Real Hand Made Human Creole Hair We guarantee them’ to COMB and , Latest Styles always WASH and for the CRIMP to remal ais al Gos Wigs, THE OLD RELIABLE aits, By ‘ulls, ne and “Tranaformationt, MME, BAUM'S HAIR EMPORIUM oa ate cai g6-8th Ave. NEW YORK CITY, 20 Bets, SHVERINE Send de Hamp today for Calalorue Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides ang Sunday nights the last car / TROLLEY LINE between Kansas Cin the State of Kansas fg on the road runs through beautiful and picity ang Leavenworth, Kas. ‘This by the door of the State Penitentiaryturesque country. It takes you So'diets’ Home, Ft, Leavenworth, an at Lansing, Kas., the National Prisons and many other important sq both the Federal and Military Carg leave Kansas City every houight-seeing places, to 10 p. m,; last car leaves Kansas ¢ on the even hour.from 6 a. m. day nights last car leave, at 12 o’cCity at 11:30 p,m, except Satur Car, leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, tock midnight. ’ a. m. to 10:30 p. m, except Saturdayevery hour on the half from 6:30 leaves at 12 o'clock midnight, . . The Kansas Cily-Westemn Railway Co e and little Ford js well pleaseg with hig mother’s home, but can’, under- stand why his mama won't give him the electric lights in the A. M. E, church, Mrs, Sarah Jones is on the sick list. ; Miss Maco Stanley is on the sick ist. Rev, Burnett, of the Bap.is, church preached an able sermon Sunday. Mrg Ramsey has just returned from Santoul from the sick bed of her aged father. She reports him no better, and i, expecting to be called at anytime. oe Make this New Year the best one by paying for The Ploindealer and, those who do not take The Plain- dealer, get busy and adJ your names to the tist. Full of news and teem- ing with interest the year round. GOMFREY, ILLINOiS, Misg Mabel Montgomery has re- ‘turned home from St. Louls, Mw. where ata had been visiting her aun¥ ‘Mrs, Murphy. . Mr, and Mrs, Webb, of East Saint Louis, Hl., and Bliss Freda Pitts, of |Alton, spent a few days last week visiting the family of Mr. Joe Can- non. | Mr, Charles Hawkins, of St, Char. les, Mo., made a brief visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Haw- ‘king recently, Mr, Benj. Matlock and wife and Mrs. Lotta Isaac were entertained a: dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs ‘B. Holbert. They expressed them: elves as having a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs, J, Gibson, Mr, and ‘Mrs. J, Bass, of Alton spent a Sew days Inst week, the guests of Mr. ‘Phillip Hawkina and family, The ‘men enjoyed a rabit hunt while vis- iting, Miss Alice Harris returned to Jef. ferson City, Mo., to resume her school work after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Har- ris, Miss L, M. Freeman, g trained nurse, who spent several mon.hs at home, left on the 4th for Nashville, Tenn., where she will spend the rest of the winter, She will resume her work in Decatur early In the spring. Mrs, M. A, Hindman Myer, left on the dth for Terre Haute, Ind., to make an extended visit with her sons and daughters. i Coal and Union Fea ‘Co. Coal, Feed and... Poultry Supplies. B. N, ROOKS. Bell Phone West 3436. 1839 Quindaro Bivd., KANSAS CITY, ~—:— KANSAS eT yy a , oh jars Y t ap: ‘eo ¥ America | e mle. aS MOL te ? o,s | positions - | ThiteheSineere [OO way—the ooly line Lee? - to hoth Expositions. § PuctTo Tadiars, petriGed il forest, painted deserts for you to ece en route, Aad the Grand Conyon . oi Asien trite sel | eared ‘meee eg eyo : A Pn, SS re h ved te L. King 2% aay ete iy all , Y WHO WILL HAVE HIM? ~,3 Afine colored boy baby, two months old, Inquire of The Kansas Child<; ren Home Society, 923 Kansas Avey Topeka, Karsas, ae Pe cca Me aoa ee ae é # oO 3 That coal gotstions Estey talk % ogez with Fplson. Phone 2642.,.+ if Hear, Wm. Monroe Trotter, Wed- 4 Toeday, Jan, 20th at the Second Bap- m Hat church. #. ‘ —— Y :}, Mizses Hazel and Alice Stewart gpent the end of last week with Miss ‘“Wigelthe Vance of Elmont, se —— ny: af you want a first class meal with 7 fret clagg service, call at Mrs. A. C. , McClelland’s, 118 W, 10th St. ‘. _ . The tittle Wilkerson girly spent New Year's Day with their uncle, ‘Mr, Edward Vance of Elmont, * —o + Miss Ruth Collins, who has been on the alck list Is able to be up and will start to school next week. —— PIOTURES FRAMED Portrait Pho- tos, For high quelity and low prices, call 2553 White, 1176 Uneeln Btreet — Mrs. W. C, Brown, of Lawrence, attended the inauguration Monday. Sho wa, the guest of Mrs, John M, ‘Wright. ° | —o ° | When you are hungry and want 2 good meal go to Mrs. A. C, Mc- Clellands, 113 W. 10th St. Meals 20 cents. — FOR RENT—Niccly furnished rooms. One of tho best locatona in the city, 113 W. Tenth street, 4484 Diack. — Hon, Wm, Monroe Trotter will lec- ture Wednesday, Jon. 20th on the topic of the hour, at the Second Bap- tat church, — Dr, J. E, Stran, formerly of Em- porla wag in the city Friday and Saturday, the guest of Dr. and Mrs, M, L, Ross, — Mrs. Sam Jones, who spent several week, at Dover, Ok'a., gueat of Of- ficer Jones’ parents, has returned and reports a most excellent visit. . <0. Mr.’ and Mrs. Shirly Yancy have returned from a delightful visit with friends during the holidays at Oma- ha, Nebr,, and Kansas City, Mo, —— Wilson sells coal cheap. Better stock up before it gets cold and the price advances. Call 8642 and all orders will receive prompt attention. —o— Mr, Fred Rucker of Kansas City came up last Saturday and remained over Sunday with hig parents, Mrang Mrs, John Rucker on the East Side. — The Ne Plug Ultra Art and Liter- ary club met on Jan. 8th with Mrs, A, L. Patton, The next meeting will be held Jan. 15 with Mrs. M. D. Boyd. —o Hop, William A. Bettis, of Wichi- ta, and Hon, Walter W. Evans, of Hutchinson; both bright newspaper men,-are in the city watching the lawmakers, oo Mr, Ed S, Harvey, Re R. 10, Law- rence, Kansas was 8 caller at this office one day this week. He was in the city attending the state board of agriculture. —— Atty Dorsey Green of Kansas City stopped over to attend the Inaugu- ration Moray. He Ss en route trom Junction City where he attended the meeting of the Odd Fellows. —— . “The Minister's Wife,’ a comedy fn one gct was staged at the Third Baptist church last Friday evening by a cast under Mrs, Lovise Russell, SE CURT » - Cree | BSc: } Ore Adi:-Pats Ville the bast Tweet ing fe Lheumatiam thal doutd be fund. They Lave dora him more good rE adything ever trict. We are never, Tiet’thwar- jor we And them eo ef wilent in wo Tony Kaye, for Fo mal lige, coxpactally tor shentache and Levinetl:a = Dr Mies’ remedies nia ww porlilye one always knows they will ‘ly Ruud.” = Insie A. Harris, South Dogning FL Piaua vinta % Dy. Miles’ Anti-Pain Pills wetong beew recognized, as Miss Unrris says, as one of the very Lest remedies tfor the retlef of rheuma lem. Rheumatic prins, etpecilly im chronic cases, often cause the most intense suffering, but Dr, Miles Anti-Pain Pills seldom fal to pve relief. Why avfer when relief is within easy reach? fold unite @ cuerentes assuring the re‘urn of the price of the firet bax if we bencht results, At all druguiate. Mr. Mart. A. Ogelsvie, who hal been quite Il fg able to be out again. | oe Honest welght and prompt service is making Wilson the most popular coal dealer in Topeka,” Call 3642 and your order will be forth coming. —— We are glad to note the fact that our friend U. Grant Smith, formerly of Parsons, Kansas has passed the Thinols State Board of Embalmers be the fall class of 1914. We hope him success, as he Is one of Kansas’ best boys. — Mr. D. D. Hope, Grand Treasurer of the Endowment Department of the G. U. O. of O. F. attended the meeting ot Junction City last week. He says the lodge is In a prosperous condition ang has op hand close to $5000.00 —— Mr, G. W. Harrison, Grand Trea- surer of the Odd Fellows was in To- peka this week visiting his son, who Is attending T. I, E. 1, Mr. Harrison {s en route from Junction City where he attended! the district meeting of the G, U. O. of O. F. — Mr, and Mrs, Frank Robinson of Hoxie, Kansas, stepped over in To- peka Saturday night to visit her brother Mr. Frank Bates and his sis- ter, Mra. Frank Hayes and family on Filmore St. They were en route home from Kansag City, where they have been spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bates. =o The sad newa hag come to the many friends of Dr, B. F, Watson, General Secretary of the Church Ex- tension Department of the A. M. E. church of Washington, D. C., of the death of hig wife. Dr. Watson was pastor and presiding elder of the A. M,_E. church of, this city and his many friend, here sympathize with him in hig bereavement. — Rev, G, N. Jackson, pastor of the “Warrqn St. Baptist church, Law- rence, Kansag Is making great pro- gress for the Baptist in Kansas. He is now Moderator of the Kaw Valley Baptist Association, He igs one of the leading ministers in the Baptist church of the state and is a man of national! reputation. He is a pro- gressive, conecienious, Christian gentleman, —o— Misses Eunice and Cornella Cole- man entertained a few friends in- formally at a chafin dish luncheon, Taursday, Jan. 7, in compliment to thelr broSher, Mr. Theodore Cole- man, (Ted), The everling was spent in whist and music, Those present were Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Davis, Mr, and Mrs, Harvey Scott, Mr. and Mrs, Charles, Miss Ethel Johns, Mr. Theodore Coleman, Mr. Siaith Moody and Mr, Orlando Atkinson, — Hon, Pablo R, Diaz and Mr, Joaquin Tamayo, two highly educated and re- fined Mexicans, were agreeable cal- Jers at the Plaindcaler one day thig week. Mr, Diaz is with A. P. Tone Wilson's X-Rays Democrat, and is also an assistant to the Mexican councellor, who is located in Kansas City, Diaz jg doing a wonderful work for his countrymen, and some day we hope to see him filling a more lucrative position in the coun- cils of hig people. Mr, Tamayo is 8 watch maker and inventer, and has something on tie way thay will star- tle the world, -—— The following girls met lost week and organizel u social survey club and will meet every other week at ore of the sirls homes, The after noong will be spent in discussing the conditions and what ci®: be done, and the girls will sew and the work will a ea a tall “| Chacha “Ste TY A RCH. aera he hea ars ee: “Teeach ug Savior to love, ‘Thee still May we work ag well a prey; Some good act each hour to fill, ‘That ours may be a well spent day,” The Sabbath dawned into a day of drizzle rainy heavy clouds veiled the sun and dismal gloom seemed to fill the air. Nevertheless at the appoint- ed hour for service a goodly number of faithful ones were in their re- spective pews at St, John Sunday morning. Pastor Brown choose his text from Jos, 17:14, subject, “No excellance without labor.” The ser- ‘mon furnished the eager listeners many good messages which would wake every sleeping Christian to the sense of duty. He emphasized hese facts: The Subbath is a day to be devoted to God In pratue and service, but ts so often abused and slept away and that life without effort is worth- less, and prayer without work is also of no avail. The Sunday School is ever on {ta onward march. Officers were elected for the new year, with zealous hearts each momber endeavors to keep the work moving upwards, Mra, C. E. Johnson and Mrs, Stella Etherly royally entertained the Sew- Ing Circle, Wednesday at the resi- dence of Mrs, Etherly, 835 College Ave. . ° A series of revival services are being carried on at St, John, Rev. F, E. Matin, of Emporia, is asslating the pastor in the work, Interest fg growing and indication: points to s grand success. . Mrs. Braghers underwent a suc: cessful operation at Christ hospita and ig rapidly regaining her health Mra, Henrietta Tillman and Mrs Carey Bently recently joineg St John, We are glad to note that quite number of A. M. E. ministers wer fn the city to attend the inauguara: tion, A few of them are: Rev, Payn of Lawrence, Rev. J, C. C. Owens P. B, of Nebraska District, Rev, J R. Bansom of Kansas City, and Rev King, P. E. of the Topeka District Ladies Ald met with Mrs, Fitchue 1115 King St. Thursday evening. Evening services were grand an the pastor delivered an able sermor on “Wheat and tares,’” Mal, 3:8. ASHBURY M. E. CHURCH, (Rez. Walton Brown, Pastor.) 887 N. Van Buren St. The pastor delivered forceful set- mons, Sunday at 11 A, My and 7:45 P. M.* The change in the weather effected the attendance considerably. {At the Leaders ang Stewarts meet- Ing Monday evening, Clas, No. 4 was banner, Mrs. Della Smith, lead- ery Mr, G. B. Turpin will lead the Sentor League Sunday evening. Mr. Turpin is an excellent leader among the young folks. Mr. James DeMoss, our local minis- ter preached at the Thursday evening service, He is advancing readily as a loca) preacher, Mrs, M. H. Turpin entertined tae Woman's Home Missionary Society Wednesday afternoon, and Mrs. Ella Lee Watson entertained the Ladies Aig Society Friday afternoon with a ‘nice luncheon, Mrs. Watson is the active superintendent of the Cradle Roll, Rev. S. A. Stripling will hold his fourth quarterly conference the fifth Saturday and Sunday In this month, Mr, Louis Rutherford crippled him- self while at work a few days ago. The hurt did not prove serious, | Mrs, N, Mitchell hag recovered from q short spell of sickness, | Rev. Brown preached at St, Joan one evening Inet week, | Asbury fy planning a great pro- ‘gram for, Lincoln's birthday, Feb. 14, The birthday of Lincoln Ia on the 12th of the month, Lut the pro- gram will be he!d on Sunday, the 14. MT. OLIVE M, E. CHURCH. (Rey. 1. W, HL. Terrell, Pastor.) Pr. Cogsins, Field Secretary of the Temperance Soc'ety of the M, E. church matle Topeka a visit last week ng a telegate to the Intercollegiate Prohibition Axsoctation that was held in the elty last week, We were much pleased {o have Dr, Cogg'ns with us last Sunday morn- Ing, when he preached q ,ou! stirring rermon on the subject, “Magnifying the Lord,” A large audience was in attendance It Yeing the first sulbath in the New Year, Dr, Coggins is a very, eloque t speaker, Ife uses great choice in hls words and his phraseology Is simple but beautiful, Mt, Olive I, much pleased to have our field officers with us and a cor- dial welcome 4 exterded to all who desire to come. The revival is in progress at Mt. pelors longs" ERE ES Brother L. E, McGill formerly of (nts city, Lut now tiving in Keneas City, Js visiting his daughter, Mrs, aa Booker and family, While here Brother McGill ig making: himself very useful in the revival, which we fare conducting! We appreciate his ‘efforts. LANE CHAPEL NOTES, (Rev, N, L, Smith, Pastor.) Rev. R, W, Wells for the past thres weeks ;has been carrying on a auc: eessful revival meeting. We have had about 60 convers'’ons and addi- tlons to the church, The Woman's Miasiorary Society wag entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Alberta Spalding. The Cheerful Givers Sewing Circle will meet Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs, Amelia Edmonds, The Suniay Schoo) has taken on new life and also the Epworth League On the Sth Sunday in January the Missionary Indies will make an effort *‘o raise their asseasments, CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH. (ev. 1 W. White. Pastor.) The Sew'ng Circle reported $20.10 on the first Sunday In this month and the He'ping Hand reported $10 62 These two clubg nave worked untire- ingly from ‘one week into another luring the year of 1914. These two clubs made their annual report in the first meeting of the New Year, The .Sewing Circle re- ported for the yeyar of 1914, having tatseg $300.76. Mrs, A. Aleaanier Pres. The Helping Hand reported $214.15, Mra. S McElroy, res, Some of the members of these clubr have given from $30 to $40. Rev, H.W. Witte is in Omaha, Nebr., carrying on a series of meet- ings. INSTITUTES. NOTES. Rev, W, #. Banks of Salina, Kans., wag a visitor at the Institution Tues- day and Wednesday, visiting h's son, Theodore, Mr, G, M. Harrison of Hutchinson, visited h's son, Eugene for g few days, Mr. F. M. Sellars of Great Bend, called upon hig daughter, Marie, white in the city, Examinations for the close of the first semester have begun and every- body is on the anxious seat. A five course dinner wag served the visiting ministers and members of the faculty during the week of prayer, | The stork wag a recent visitor at the home of Prof. R. E, Malone of thig institute, bringing a baby gir as a New Year's gift, Great interest is being taken ir the Boys’ Debating club, which i proving very beneficial in developing forensic talent, The Y, M. C. A. members will serve the institution with dinner, Friday evening. GLORIOUS REVIVAL. yMany Students accept Christ. In pursuance with the annual cus- tom, the Topeka Industrial and Edu- cational Institute held its week of prayer last week. Instead of being a forma) prayer gathering, it turned out to be an old fashion revival meet~ ing. Soul stirring sermons were preached, inspiring hymns and melo- die, were sung, fervent prayers of- fered for the salvation of the uncon- verted. The following forty-three young people dedicated their lives to Christ: Thomas Herrod, James Thomas, Hortense Bowman, Arta Sneed, Mitchel Bruner, Rochelle Diggs, Ros- coe McAllister, George Jones, Orville McFarland, Jamz, Deemer, Levi Harlan, Moses Rentie, Wm, Grayson, Thomas Thompson, William Frank- fin, Raymong Carter, Ralph Durant, Lloyd Gothard, Walter Smith, Dean McAMister, Cora Henderson, Edna Lewis, Alice Smith, Wilma Carter, Jeawie Kuyhendall, Anna Garr, Net- ta Martin, Josephine Chiles, Ina Ren- tie, Fay Finley, Menryetta Haynes, Inez Hultr, Coming Bonam, Masel Smith, Viola Tinley, Exsis Holman, Ethel ee, Murle Lee, Mollic Rrunzr, Doithy Scott, Mary Lawrence, Sarah Smith. The meetings were In chaige of Rev, W, A. Bowren, 1, 1, Kaniae City, Kanag und Rev, W, HL, Vai de von of Atchl on, Kansas. The minister, of the c'ty of all denomi 1a- tions gave thelr vatuable assiaance The young people who accepted Chriut will unite with the churches of thelr choice at once and transfer their membership when they reach their reapective homey at .the close of school. Principal Carter and hid teachers ate grateful to the Heavenly Father for such an outpouring of tha Holy Spirit, » ‘Lpelab by Misg: ane GEE) COT 5 FT — Sojourner Truth was born in Afri- fo about the year 1775. ter former cme was Isabella, that of her par- exte, Jamea and Bets, slaves of Colonel Ardenburgh, who belonged to {tat class called the Low Dutch. He ived in Hurley Ulster County, New York. | At nine years of age Isabell was, seid for one hundred dollars to John Noaly of Ulster County, New York, She thinka her sale was connected ‘n some way with a flock of sheep, ‘The trials of her life dated from, this period, or as she expreesed it, “Sow the war begun.” She knew rothing of the Enghsh language, while the Nealeys could not tack Dutch. Mr. Nealey, however, could understand that language, but nel- ther mistress or maid could under- stand the langunge of the other, Tai, naturally led to frequent mis- understandings, and punishment for poor Isabell, She was often slap- ped over for bringing the wrong ar- ticle to her mistress, She suffered terribly from the cold; her feet be- coming badly frozen, ard while they gave her plenty to eat, they also gave her plenty of whippings; often for no yeason than her inability to urderstand what she Wag, told to do One Sunday morning, she was sent to the barn where she found her master waiting for her, with a bunch of rols {n his hand, stripping her to the walst, and tying her hands before her he gave her the most cruel flog- ving rhe ever received. Her flesh was dcasly lacerated, the blool streaming to the barn floor, the scars remaining to her dying day. And the never knew why she was go cruel- ty whipped. ‘ Often afterwards she stated, “Wher t hear ‘cm tell of whippin’ woner on the bare flesh, it mukes my flesh crawl, ard my very hair rise on my head! Oh, my God what a way fs this of treatin’ human tein’s.” She how remenfered her mother’s in: struction, to pray to God in time of trouble, and at once obeyed, begging God to rend her father, who wa, still living, and through him to pro: vide a kinder master, . This prayer (and indeed all he prayers) was promptly answered In a short time her poor old fothe came to see her, When ho starte away she followed him to the gate '|pnd unburdenel her heart. He pro J} mised to do what he could and in ¢ yrhort time sent a rough, hut kind hearted man, by the name of Schri | ver who purchased Isabell of he |} magter for one hundred and fiv |} dollars, Schriver lived about six mile | distance and owned a large family 1] He and his family were course Ig :| norant ang profane, but honest, kind hearted people. Here Isabell wa | kindly treated, but learned from thel | example to i\wear like a troopei Her work consisted of carrying fist hoeing cor, bringing root, an herbs from the woods for beers, an going errand, to the strand for | jug of molasses or liquor, Natural! instead of improving in morals sh | retrograded during the year and | Jhalf she spent there, Sometime af ‘Iter this a strong attachment sprun; ] up between Isabell and » slave name: '| Robert, belonging to an Engliv] ‘|neightor, named Catlin. But th | Engtish forbade him to visit Isabel Jand take a wife from among hts fel ‘| low slaves, | One Saturday afternoon, learnins | thay Isabell was sick, he boldly wen ‘lio aee her. But Catlin and his 501 followed him and aa ,00n ag he reach Jed the object of his affections, the; | both fell upon him like madmen, curs Jing and beating him over the hen Jond face with heavy canes. In § Jeourre of time the; were marric Jand she Lezame the mother of fivi | ee Sojourner ore vis'ted Mrs. 1arris! B, Stowe at her home; in the courre vf a conversution the question was asked:— Well Sojourner, dd you ulways FO ty this name? No Indeed, my name way Isabell; but when I Isf* the house of bondage, 1 lef, every thing be hind, I wag not going to heep any- thing of Egypt on me nat so went to the Lond ang asked him to give me a new name, ond He gaye ane Sojourner, beenwe 1 was to travel up and down the lund, showing the people their sins and being a xign unto them, Afternard I to'd the Larq I wantel another name, heeause everyhiody elre tad two names and the Lord gave me Truth heeaure | was to declare truth to the people, 1A few years after this, she feit cntleg of Gol to abor for the sulva- tion of souls, and the foot of her own oppressed people, Though neve er ale to read or ‘rite, she kept her triends hus reading the hille to her, ond areuering her numerous letters. She had , remarkable memory, learns * In revlewing, pe mgt io EaROT vonder what she might Snot’ bi -ten, had ghe,-when young, received | elad treatment and a thorough edu- friton, Heferting to Horace Greeley, phe ssid, “You call him « velf made, man, wel I am a self made woman, 31e certinly was, and the rerld 798 setter for her long sojourn in it; for tlig'went about doing good until: she passed to her reward from Dattle Creek, Michigan, Nov, 26, 1883 ,.07. IS THE NEGRO PREPARING FOR THE CRISIS OF TOMORROW? ae Seomrane Wi eneee Smkave Is the Negro preparing for the crisig of tomorrow? Tf not it te high time you are waking up to make the preparation for advanement, Lay aside that pre- Judice against another and look for ward to the help of the Almighty te bull up the betterment of race pride, We must hew out our own pathway. We must etand together a, a race, cultivating thag amount of faith, which will bring us closer together and will make ug patronize our own enterprises, which will make that business successful ag any other en- terprise conducted by any other race. Let us ut our money inte some business enterprise thet ‘will make money. The Negroes of this town coulg afford store or some business that would benefit us. We are too afruid to-risk the dollar; we have'nt the will power, We can do it if we have grit, the push, vim, For what are you educating your boya and girls for they all cannot be law- yers, doctors and school teacherh Now what must they do. Depend upon the white man for g position? Let us wake up to realize that the world calls for men of tolay, The Negro 4s something more than beast of prey. He has no superior, for he can surpags the other race, if he has the grit and the will todo. I would tour the world {n the intereat of my people, I would meet Tillman and our other dangerous enemies and teR them the Negro is not inferior; he is not a vicioug beast, that lives upom Ita prey, but a race whom was once unfortunate by the curse of the dark slavery, but who knows how to stan® up for true citizenship, advancement, race pride ang respect thelr women, Let us work without ceasing; let work and perserverance be our key- note, and by patience and righteous- ness ang putting our trust in kind Providence,,He will untock the doors shat wil lesd to opportunity. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Revival services ate in session at Bethel and the Second Baptist churches, Great spiritual awakening Is anticipaied as all things are point- Ing toward success. j | Mrs, Isaac Butler fs on the sick’ list, eh Miss Fern Brooks, of Parsons, is Jn the city at present to locate as a. stenographer, She is quite compen’ tent. 4 All Hutchinson people fee! proud: of the fact that we are to eniartala the Inters.ate next year and every, avallable effort shall be put forth te, make it a success in every detail. * Hon, W. W. Evans, Misg Mabe’ Plummer and Mrs. H. Wickliffe, whe: represented the Forum at the Inter state have returneq home. Miss, Plummer enroute spent the week end with friends in Topeka. All re.’ port an excellent time. ‘4 Misc Bessle Bell attended the Fae terstae at Lawrence. She also vie! ited a few days in Kansas City. cf A reception by the Knights < Py.hias wns given at Broadug hall Monday evenirg in tondr of Gi Master Stokes. an Miss Fay Bowen, of St, Jon, vise} ite t In the elty. ok The Forum met Sunday and eleoy ted the following officers: W, q) Evans, president; W. C. Madi vice-president; Mra, R. B. Pe son, third vice-president; Mrs. W, Owens, secretary; Misg Bessie Hi rison, assistant secratary; Miss sie Bell treasurer; Mr, B. Butlat chaplain; sergeants-at-arms, Mr, Rurbarge, Mr, J. H. Taylor; Board Current Literature and Histork Revearch-—Mlag Mabol Plummer, I. Fravktin Broy, Dr, M. B. B board of directors ard prograi committec—Mrs. Hf Broadus, Bessie Plummer, Miss Altha U1 woot, Mr. Leroy Perkins and I. Wickliffe, fi MUSBAND WASTED: I angi widow 39 years old, weight , pounds of light complexion, hair, well educated, a Christian, ge eook and housekeeper, would like eorrespond with n middle aged tian gentleman of means, who appreciate a good, true woman, Ag POLAR BEAR MANUFAOTU The New Era Mill PAY AT YOUR POSTOFFICE BEAUTIFUL 20 I We will send by Parc choice of a black, brown or either Creole, Wavy, Crime stems, 20 inches long. You satisfactory. Send No Money. FULL NAME, ADDRESS and lock of little more. This switch sells for $2.00 think you are getting a bargain, return send for ILLUSTRATED CATALOG stuff, Wigs and high grade HAIR GR OHNSON'S BRANCH, 973 Tremont MANUFACTURED BY The New Era Milling Company AT YOUR POSTOFFICE $1.00 B BEAUTIFUL 20 INCH SW We will send by Parcel Post C. O. D. choice of a black, brown or dark brown either Creole, Wavy, Crimpy or Straight stems, 20 inches long. You pay for switch at y satisfactory. Send No Money with your letter, NAME, ADDRESS and lock of hair for matchi more. This switch sells for $2.00 everywhere an are getting a bargain, return same and get y ILLUSTRATED CATALOG of Braids, Sw igs and high grade HAIR GROWERS, POMA N'S BRANCH, 973 Tremont St., Roxbury C PAY AT YOUR POSTOFFICE $1.00 FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL 20 INCH SWITCH choice of a black, brown or dark brown switch made of either Creole, Wavy, Crimpy or Straight natural hair, 3 stems, 20 inches long. You pay for switch at your Postoffice, if satisfactory. Send No Money with your letter, just send your FULL NAME, ADDRESS and lock of hair for matching. Odd shades a little more. This switch sells for $2.00 everywhere and if you do not think you are getting a bargain, return same and get your money. Send for ILLUSTRATED CATALOG of Braids, Switches, Pomps, Puffs, Wigs and high grade HAIR GROWERS, POMADES, ETC. JOHNSON'S BRANCH, 973 Tremont St., Roxbury Crossing, Mass. Home Phone 5394 Main. Friedman Wholesale and Re 542 MAIN ST Kansas City, Buy Your Lodge From Big Negr Tye Love Re L GEO. W. K. LOVE 418 Flora Avenue. From Meadows Meadow Butter Purest of cream, carefully pasteurized, skilfully this the best of all but sweet and good. Packed fresh from the ch odor proof packages to pres ness for you. Friedman Br Wholesale and Retail Groce 542 MAIN STREET, Kansas City, Your Lodge Suppli From Big Negro Fin Ye Love Regalia C GEO. W. K. LOVE, Preside Flora Avenue. Kansas City, From Meadows of Gold Meadow Gold Butter arest of cream, carefully selected, the only pasteurized, skilfully churned m the best of all butter, always p et and good. packed fresh from the churns in pate proof packages to preserve all its g for you. ..Big Negro Firm.. Tye Love Regalia Co., GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Avenue. Kansas City, Missouri A Meadow Gold Butter Purest of cream, carefully selected, thoroughly pasteurized, skilfully churned makes this the best of all butter, always pure sweet and good. Packed fresh from the churns in patented odor proof packages to preserve all its goodness for you. Ask Your Grocer for Meadow Cray Butter Its flavor wins Continental Creamery C Its flavor wins favor. Inental Creamery Co., Topeka, Its flavor wins favor. Continental Creamery Co., Topeka, Kas. Send Your Name To- Day From Manufacturers of "Polar The Celebrated Bear" Flour THE BEST FLOUR for family use. Insist on your Dealer giving you the best --that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL and X. T. C." REPEAT BY Belling Company PRICE $1.00 FOR THIS BUNCH SWITCH Bel Post C. O. D., your dark brown switch made of spy or Straight natural hair, 3 pay for switch at your Postoffice, L with your letter, just send your hair for matching. Odd shades everywhere and if you do not same and get your money. of Braids, Switches, Pomps, POWERS, POMADES, ETC. St., Roxbury Crossing, Mass. Bell Phone 657 Main. In Bros. Retail Groceries. STREET. Supplies Firm. Galia Co., President. Kansas City, Missouri of Gold Gold only selected, thor- ly churned makes ter, always pure. turns in patented serve all its good. er for favor. o., Topeka, Kas. Missouri. The Gaucher farm is one of the best farms on the Wakarusha bottoms. It will raise wheat, corn and alfalfa, and will always be worth more money. Mr. Edd Harvey will manage the farm. Mr. Sheman Harvey, a lawyer in the Philippines and Dr. F. D. G. Harvey of this city will help make the deal a success. Miss Beatrice Maddox returned Monday after spending the Xmas holidays at Coffeyville, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morton, Jr., spent the Xmas holidays at Atchison, the guest of their parents, Rev. and Mrs. Morton. Mrs. Janette Jackson, age 25, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the home of her father, Mr. George Frye. Mrs. Jackson was born in Lawrence and has spent her entire life in this community. Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, Mr. Walter Jackson. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the St. Luke, A. M. E. church. Rev. J. M. Brown of Topeka, Kansas officiated; interment, Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Thomas Dristom, 46 West 9 h St. continues ill and is confined to her home. Mrs. Roy Brown l $_3$ ill at her home, 235 Arkansa$_5$ St. Mrs. Asa D. Sampson and Miss Eota Jones went to St. Joseph, Mo., to attend the funeral of a relative. CHANUTE, KANSAS. Mrs. George Lucas, formerly Miss Lillian Bas of Iola is now making her home in Chanute. Mrs. Lucas is well acquainted in the city and we are very glad to welcome a young lady of her ability to our city. We wish her and Mr. Lucas who is a young man of this city much happiness. Mr. C. Bunch returned home after visiting in Baxter Springs, Joplin and a number of other places, during the holidays. Everyone was glad to see Miss Georgia Foster out again after such a serious illness. Mrs. M. Gaston is reported quite ill at this writing. The happenings among society last week were: Mrs. E. M. Dixon entertained Tuesday afternoon in honor of her sister, Mrs. M. Riley of Nowata, Okla. The afternoon was spent in games, after which a two course luncheon was served by Misses Etta Hale and Beulah Gaston. The young ladies were very much admired in their artistic way of serving.. Mrs. Will Minus entertained a number of friends Wednesday afternoon. A very enjoyable evening was spent, after which a dainty three course luncheon was served. Thursday afternoon, Mrs. J. S. Hale entertained a jolly bunch. The afternoon was spent in music and singing. Punch was served by Miss Etta Hale. The house was darkened and lighted by candles. A three course luncheon was served. Thursday evening at 7 o'clock, Mrs. Chas. Fields served luncheon, after which a line party was formed and all attended movies at the Peoples' Theater. Mrs. H. Taylor and Mrs. H. Newton served 9 o'clock breakfast Friday morning. The house was lighted with candles and very beautiful decorated with white and pink. Each lady departed with a beautiful carnation boquet. Mrs. Ada Johnson entertained a number of friends Friday afternoon from 2 until 5 o'clock. A very pleasing two course luncheon was served. Mrs. Lottie Johnson entertained a jolly crowd of ladies, Friday night. Luncheon was served at 9 o'clock and the evening was spent in music and games. Every one reported a delightful time. Mrs. J. Means and Mrs. B. McCormick spent Saturday and Sunday in Wellington Kansas visiting Mrs. McCormick's parents. Mr. L. Crith of Topeka was the guest of his brother, E. Crith for several days last week. Miss Viola Kennedy of Sedalia spent a few days in our city last week. She was the house guest of Mrs. Gertrude Ball. Dr. and Mrs. Hudson are the proud parents of a baby boy. The mother is doing well. Miss Pauline Biolce returned Sunday night, after spending a few days in Bunceton, Mo. Dr. Peck was in the city, Sunday, holding Quarterly meeting at Zion A. M. E. church. The services for the day were excellent and Dr. Peck is a man worthy of praise. Dr. Brooks, pastor of Zion A. M. E. church is a little indisposed with a cold. Mr. Irwin Hawkins, who has been so sick for nearly six weeks is better and able to go out some. Mr. Robert Douglas is better at Hand and Electric Massage The Best Equipped Negro Shop in the State—Sanitary In Every Detail . . . . . HAIR CUTTING A SPECIALTY. Hot and Cold Baths—Always . First Class Service—Finest of Tobacco and Cigars . . . Clothes Cleaned Whil You Walt. J. R. JOHNSTON, Prep. 610 N. Main St. WICHITA, KAS. When In Wichita Visit Landrum and Hickerson's Cafe When In Wichita Visit Landrum and Hickerson's Cafe 603 N. MAIN ST., WICHITA, KS. this writing. Mr. Irvin Hawkins, Jr., of Prescott, N. Az., is home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Hawkins. Mrs. Badgeett is enjoying a visit from her sister, who resides at Washington, Iowa and whom she had not seen for a number of years. Rev. Render has moved from Holbrook to our city and is now pastoring the Baptist church. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Scott stopped in La Junta last Friday, en route from Independence, Mo., to Rocky Ford, Colo. Her husband accompanied her. Mr. Love and son, Clifford are expected to arrive in the city soon. The union services held at the A. M. E. church are progressing nicely. Old residents of the city cannot recall the time when the residents of La Junta have witnessed such a spiritual feast. The house to house prayer meetings are proving to be quite a feature; four converts from a single prayer meeting is the record of Saturday afternoon. Sunday was a high day in Zion and will be remembered for a long time. Rev. Render was to have preached, but owing to the long distance he had to come, Rev. Reaves had already opened services when he arrived and announced his text from John 2:10, subject, "The miracles of Jesus Christ." At night he preached again from Eze. 1:10. Now the one comment from the people $ _{2} $ that he is a natural born preacher. The meetings will contine all this week and maybe longer. MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS. On Friday night of last week there was a supper given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Moore, it being Mrs. Moore's 41st birthday. Three courses were served and the affair was given by Miss Ella Moore, which was elegant. The menu consisted of turkey, duck, oysters, ice cream, cake and grape juice. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Moors, Mrs. Allen Edwards, Miss Bertha Edwards, Mr. LeRoy Moore, Miss Angie Bean, Miss Ella Moore, Mr. Joe Smith, Mr. Earl Edwards, Mr. Deb Edwards, Mr. Clifford Moore and R. E. Bunch. The evening was spent in games and music and all spent an enjoyable evening. CARBONDALE, KANSAS. Mrs. Wm. Foster of Carbondale spent Thursday and Friday with her mother, Mrs. Laura Ransom of Topeka. Mr. Howard K. Foster was up from the K. S. N. and spent the holidays with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster. Miss Abble Foster of Topeka spent the holidays with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster. The K. L. of P. held a meeting last Saturday night at Carbondale. Mr. Scott, Dr. Ransom of Topeka, and Mr. and Mrs. Erving of Burlingame were members from out of town, who were present. Pool and Billiard Parlor. 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. 1½ Blks. W. P. O. Home Phone757. Furnace Heat. Electric Lights. Nicely Furnished Rooms. JOHN H. HARRIS MR. EUGENE BAKER. When in Wichita, B. & K. BILLE AND WM. KNNIGHTEN, Sec'y. First Class Rooms and Bath Up 632 N. MAIN, W. A BEAUTIFUL READ OF HAIR IS A LADY have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also not injure the hair, because it is never heated direct is heated on our Alchemal Heater, or any other heat Best on the market. Price per box, $5c. Alcohol Write for liter MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER.COMPARE Stonestreet Undertakers and F NE BAKER. MR. W. In Wichita, Kansas. K. BILLIARD AND SMOKE TEN, See'y. EUGENE and Bath Upstaira—Sun. 322 N. MAIN, WICHITA, K. C IS 900 LITERS THE MAGIC AND HAIR STRAIGHT MAILED ANY POST SEND MONEY BY POST address all letters to Minneapolis, M. OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING agle. The Magic will dry the hair of hair. It will also stimulate its growth it is never heated direct, but takes its b ater, or any other heater. We advise her box, $8c. Alcohol Heater, price $8c. Write for literature today. DRIER COMPANY. MINNEAPOLIS When in Wichita, Kansas, Visit the WM. KNNIGHTEN, Sec'y. EUGENE BAKER, Mgr. First Class Rooms and Bath Upstairn.—Susensors to S. Jacoba. 632 N. MAIN, WICHITA, KANS. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. POSTAGE PAID SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Mask Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every hair can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alchemal Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Famade. Best on the market. Price per box, $5e. Alcohol Heater, price $8e. Liberal terms to agents Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIET COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA Stonestreet & Son. Undertakers and Funeral Directors. ```markdown ``` Mme. T. D. SCIENTIFIC SCALP 4630 W. 35th Avenue Madam T. D. Perkins, of Denver, study of the scalp, is now interesting with of the hair and scalp. No matter how matchless scalp preparations and sci- vating, beautifying and growing the ha- physical ailment to prevent. Her treat- all others have failed. Have you write like her own, write her to-day. Be write your name and address very plain unless you mean business. THIS TELEPHONE COPYRIGHT WOMEN, STOP, WAI If a Woman have long hair, it is Every Woman Can Have tha T. D.: PE ANTIFIC SCALP SPECIAL W. 35th Avenue, Denver orkins, of Denver, Colo., who is now interesting women all over. No matter how dark your hair variations and scientific methods and growing the hair will grow better. Her treatments have. Have you written her? If other to-day. Be sure to enclose address very plain if you expectness. THIS TELL THE STORY COPYRIGHTED TOP, WAIT, LIST No long hair, it is a Glory to He man Can Have that Glory If She 4630 W. 35th Avenue, Denver, Colo. Madam 'f. D. Perkins, of Denver, Colo., who has spent five years in study of the scalp, is now interesting women all over the globe in the care of the hair and scalp. No matter how dark your skin is, Madam Perkins' matchless scalp preparations and scientific method of treatment for cultivating, beautifying and growing the hair will grow your hair if there is no physical ailment to prevent. Her treatments have been successful where all others have failed. Have you written her? If not, and you want hair like her own, write her to-day. Be sure to enclose a 4-cent stamp and write your name and address very plain if you expect a reply. Don't write unless you mean business. THIS TELLS THE STORY COPYRIGHTED BY WOMEN, STOP, WAIT, LISTEN, READ! If a Woman have long half, it is a Glory to Her: 1 Cor., 11-15. Every Woman Can Have that Glory If She Wishes it. WOMEN, STOP, WAIT, LISTEN, READ! If a Woman have long hair, it is a Glory to Her: 1 Cor., 11-15. Every Woman Can Have that Glory If She Wishes it. This is for you, but soft, long, beau not be put on the Do you want this write for particular kins, the Scientific Denver, Colo., who world with her won hair. My own hair is ment. With these grew 17 inches in malned one length years. What I did doing for hundreds do for you with my Scalp Preparations. No more ironed hair, tiful hair that need dresser on retiring kind of hair? If so, to Madam T. D. Per-Scalp Specialist of is astonishing the derful art of growing my best advertise-treatments my hair two years. It had re-(four inches) for 16 for my hair I am of others, and will Matchless Scientific My hair is growing. Madam Perkins Before Treatment I and scalp scurf, causes the it, no matter how harsh; thick it, no matter how kinky. First it. Do not wait if you are f over the United States by ma- making the care of the hair, and when a 4-cent stamp is en- dual history of your hair and so I answered when a 4-cent stamp is race growing hair to-day wh or was when I first began treat- ess. You can secure these p- made in the world. The T. Perkins, sole agent. ends, removes daunruff and scalp scurl matter how short; soft, no matter how straight from the bulbs, no matter how wonderful improvement. Do not wait I give treatments all over the United If I send booklet concerning the care of taking my treatments. when a 4-cent agenta. I need a personal history of your condition. All mail promptly answered when the only woman of the race growing hair the real length my hair was when I first let if you mean business. You can see me. None like them made in the work Preparation, Madam Perkins, sole agent. ends, removes dandruff and scalp scurf, causes the hair to grow long, no matter how short; soft, no matter how harsh; thick, no matter how thin; straight from the bulbs, no matter how kinky. First treatment will show wonderful improvement. Do not wait if you are interested in your hair. I give treatments all over the United States by mail. Write me at once. I send booklet concerning the care of the hair, and testimonials of those taking my treatments. when a 4-cent stamp is enclosed. I do not have agents. I need a personal history of your hair and scalp and your physical condition. All mail promptly answered when a 4-cent stamp is enclosed. I am the only woman of the race growing hair to-day who can show the public the real length my hair was when I first began treating it. Send for booklet if you mean business. You can secure these preparations only from me. None like them made in the world. The T. D. P. Scientific Scarf Preparation, Madam Perkins, sole agent. This is for you, but soft, long, beau not be put on the Do you want this write for particular kins, the Scientific Denver, Colo., who world with her won hair. My own hair is ment. With these grew 17 inches in mained one length years. What I did doing for hundreds do for you with my Scalp Preparations, falling hair or break THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN MR. WM. KNIGHTEN. Kansas, Visit the BILLIARD PARLOR AND SMOKE HOUSE. EUGENE BAKER, Mgr. Upstairs—Sussexors to S. Jacoba, WICHITA, KANS. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER AILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID — $100 DONKEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER press all letters to Maxk Shampoo Drier Co. minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. BOY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every boy can will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and amalgamate its growth. The Aluminium Comb con- duct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which enter. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Fam- dale Heater, price $50. Liberal terms to agents literature today. ANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA eet & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines UNDERTAKING GOODS UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Emballers in attendance 686 Quincy St. Phone PERKINS HALP SPECIALIST. Annue, Denver, Colo. Mr. Colo., who has spent five years in women all over the globe in the care of dark your skin is, Madam Perkins' scientific method of treatment for culti-hair will grow your hair if there is no treatments have been successful where written her? If not, and you want hair sure to enclose a 4-cent stamp and stain if you expect a reply. Don't write LIT, LISTEN, READ! Is a Glory to Her: 1 Cor., 11-15. What Glory If She Wishes It. causes the hair to grow long, no harsh; thick, no matter how thin; kinky. First treatment will show if you are interested in your hair, States by mall. Write me at ones. If the hair, and testimonials of those stamp is enclosed. I do not have your hair and scalp and your physical a 4-cent stamp is enclosed. I am hair to-day who can show the public just began treating it. Send for book- secure these preparations only from world. The T. D. P. Scientific Scar- t. No more ironed hair, tiful hair that need dresser on retiring, kind of hair? If so, to Madam T. D. Per-Scalp Specialist of is astonishing the derful art of growing my best advertise-treatments my hair two years. It had re-four inches) for 16 for my hair I am of others, and will Matchless Scientific My treatment stops ing of curses split giving the flag to the color bearer, told him never to let it trail in the dust. The color bearer raised his cap to his officer and proudly replied, 'Gordon, I will bring back the colors to you in honor or report to tidie the reason why.' "At Fort Wagner a similar task of planting a flag was assigned to Sergeant Carney, of the 54th Massachusetts regiment of colored soldiers, under command of the gallant Col. Robert Shaw. Wounded, bleeding and suffering, Carney was brought to the hospital for treatment. As he passod, his own regiment, torn and bleeding, cheered him. Forgetful of his wounds, his sufferings and conscious only of his duty well done, Sergeant Carney exclaimed, 'Boya, the old flag never trailed in the dust.' "Men of the race, the fault is not in our capabilities and not in our stars that we are still in a sense under'ings. There is no such thing as what the gambler calls luck and we are capable of being the equal of any people. Yet the race problem is still a burning problem: The natural query is, why? "Can it be that we have not made the most of our God-given capabilities? "Among the many illogical attempts at a solution of the race problem may be mentioned (one) deportation to Africa; (two) colonization in some state or territory of the Union, and (three) extinction by natural selection. "None of these solutions has or ever will prove feasible. The Negro is a lawful American citizen, and he determined to stay right here, where he belongs. Hence, as a part of wisdom by the leaders of both races, it behooves these leaders to unite upon some logical plan for fully developing the Negro's capabilities and training him for high type of citizenship. "Furthermore, it is time for us to quit our specious argument, to quit our scholastic quibblings and get down to hard work. As the Apostle Paul proclaimed: God made of one blood every nation on the earth. Let us see to it, then, that we do our part in bringing our race and the whole world to an understanding of this sublime truth. "To whom should we look to be the pioneers in this movement? As a matter of fact, our eyes turn to the Negroes who have received the advantages of education. Yet is is with regret that I say often the educated Negro fails to appreciate the magnificence of his opportunity and duly to to feel the great responsibility God has placed in his hands. It is the duty of every educated Negro to help his race adjust itself to the economic conditions among which we live. It is his duty to help every individual of his race he can possible to become an efficient, self-sustaining, producing, honored member of society. Truly then will our race be prepared to take its rightful place in American citizenship. "I may add, that any race betterment, to be of permanent value, must be a betterment of the masses. All true contributions to the civilization must come from the actual work of the people. It cannot be made for them and donated to them. "Hence, today I wish to make a plan for the nobler, wilder unpaid service an educated man can render to society, by being thoughtful and by helping other men to think. The educated men ought to be the most conservative men of their race. They ought to be the men whom demagogues cannot influence, nor political bosses pervert. They ought to bring wild thoeries to the test of practical logic and their utility to mankind. I am glad to say that, to a large extent, thinking Negroes have already done much to make the race what it is to day. Indeed, nearly all our progress and our endeavors have been born of the inspiration of these educated, thinking Negro men and women. Most of them have been strong enough to drive out all unworthy alms and have enshrined in their hearts ideals that are pure and lofty; and they are training themselves, as they are training the race, toward a noble manhood and womanhood, and toward an enduring success. To me one of the most sublime nights in the world is that of a young Marco fighting his way up from the pit of ignorance to the sunlit heights of knowledge—fighting often in the tooth of what seems to be fate, fighting against poverty and hereditary environment, and beating it all down, each by inch. Neither he nor we may reach our ideals. For ideal, ours with one's progress. But, Like, hope; they will confess to inspire us to higher achievement. I am sorry to say, however, there if one charge that can often be brought with truth against the educated Negro. Though I lament to mention the fact, there are Negroes of education who are selfish in their own enjoyment and disregardful of the needs of the ignorant, the less fortunate members of their race. Then some of us who attempt to assist are inclined to become Pharical and approach our fellowmen in a spirit not that of humility and of brotherliness. "These are the days of the people. More and more is the importance of the masses becoming recognized. Hence the subject of sociology is receiving ever increasing study, both on its scientific and on its practical side. The relation of man to his fellows is being searchingly scrutinized, both in the interest of society as a whole and for the welfare of each individual unit drawn from these sociological investigations, it is becoming clear that there is no obligation to state, no interest vital to society, no occupation however humble, no sorrow of the afflicted, no need of the unfortunate that has not its claim upon all of us. As a matter of fact, according to the power circumstances has placed in the hands of cacii, so much, in just proportion, is due from each. "Hence, it is particularly the duty of every educated Negro to do his utmost in the developing of his race to its highest potentialities, by doing ill in his power to develop their highest degree the potentialities of every individual member of our race. "One of the quickest ways to bring about race development is to awaken race pride. And, if intelligently managed, this can be accomplished without the slightest stirring of the fires of race antipathy. "Yes, we need to be awakened to a pride that will make us eager to see the Negro the undisputed equal in education usefulness, morality, and patriotism of any race dwelling within the borders of these United States. "In doing this—in lifting our race up to a higher standard of citizenship—well indeed will we be showing our appreciation of Abraham Lincoln and demonstrating to the world the inspired wisdom of his Emancipation Proclamation. "We are not asking for socia' equality. What is social equality?" There are thousands of self-forms' social stratum in this country, many contending that it—spelled with a big 'i' if you please—is a few degrees better, several notches higher than any of the other stratum. To earnest thinkers, all this is a bit ridiculous and not worthy to consume the time, brains and the toil of serious purposeful men and women. "But we are asking for, and are entitled to, the same opportunities in schools and in Christian institutions as are given to the American citizen before the law and in the breadwinning occupations. "To bring these demands to fulfillment, it is well to look the matter squarely in the face and to realize that the quickest and surest way to accomplish them is to raise our race above censure and above reprench. This can be done only by intelligent, indefatigable work. "This work for the evolutional bettermom of our race may be mental, it may be moral, it may be manual. But whatroever nature it l. it must be sustained and concentratedly purposeful. It must be unseefish, ever progresses and discipline by education. "The man of any race who takes up the responsibilities of life without proper preparation and a purpose, is utterly weak, a futile striver. He is the sport of circumstances, the football of society. I may add, that all labor is self-expression and self-realization. Hence, through our lives and labors we shall either create for the Negro a higher place in the industrial fabric or forever keep him at the foot of the industrial ladder. "What the Negro needs today is no new system of ethics. It is simply a larger number of the people of our race who will live up to the system already planned for us." "It is one of the burning questions of today whether or not freedom and education and opportunity really fit Negroes for taking their share in the work of this country. There must be no abstract answer to this question. It lies with the young Negro just entering upon the activities of life as well as with the young Negro already in the trades and professions to give a concrete answer. And herein lies our opportunity; for it is in our power to illustrate to the world whether freedom and education tend to make us low and mean and produce, first-class shirkers and refined mulkers) or to illustrate to the world that freedom and education are enclosing means by which we can achieve the perfection of an unselfish culture, glorified by a light of devotion to humanity. "Yes, it lies with you either to show that you have not been strong enough to use your privileges, or to prove that you are able to use all that you have learned—and use it for the betterment of the race and for the betterment of the country in general. "Now, having spoken of physical, intellectual and moral affairs, it behooves me earnestly to speak to you of the part religion ought to play in punifying, preserving and sweetening the social life of the Negro, or of any race, for that matter. It is only through devout religion that we can bring out, intensify and rightfully favor all that is best in us and make ourselves good citizens, honest workmen, cheerful comrades, unselfish friends and true gentleman and gentlewren. "At this particular moment in the life of our race when all over the country we are celebrating the matchels strides we have made in education, in science, in indu.orial progress and in our ability to solve the hard and intricate problems of American civilization, the tumult and the shouting may tend to crowd out remembrances of the things that are more fundamental and more essential. "Therefore, it may be well, on this very occasion, to sound a note of warning, reminding you of the spiritual things that will serve, more than all else, to guide us in shaping the course of our race amid the battle lines of this twentieth century, and that will more than aught else, shield us against the dangers involved in thinking that men can live by bread alone. "At every gathering of this kind, our orators delight to tell us the number of lawyers, physicians, teachers and business men we have produced in so short a time, and of the amount of taxes we pay and of the amount of money we have deposited in the banks. But something else more than all this, has been done for us. Way back in the days of slavery, our fathers and mothers laid the foundation of religious faith that has grown with the years and that has done more than anything else to put us where we are. Slowly, and quietly we have been substituting law for license, self-restraint for passion, reverence for a perseverance and love for hate. It is this faith, this inspiration, this enthilastic devotion to religion that is making our people a great people and is making life well worth living to them. "Verily I believe that the Negro is even now in the Beginning of a religious renaissance greater than the world has ever seen since the days of the Reformation. I know that there is a rising tide of desire to comprehend the true meaning of the Bible, to live up to Christ's teachings, to feel the true power of its life and to interpret the true significance of his sacrifice for the redemption of mankind. I know, too, that today there are more young Negroes of culture, of character, of intelligence trying to find a way to make their religion known and felt, not only in words, but also in fact and in far influencing power. "I entreat you, therefore, to go away from this meeting more determined than ever to take your part, not with thee idle, the frivolous, the faithless, the selfish, the misguided; but, with the earnest, manly, the devout, the devoted men and women, not only of our race, but of the country. "I further summon you to do your share in the building up of every practical, possible religious obligation, not only for our own sake, but for the sake of the country as well." "On this bright public occasion, when despite obstacles yet to be surmounted, the outlook for the race is glowing and cheerful, when all around tells of the optimistic hope and glorious promise, let the vision of our race, with its perils, with its splendid opportunities, with its temptations, with its splendid power of triumph, rises before your very souls and spur you on to higher and higher achievements. "In conclusion let me say that the Negro needs nothing more than he does the cleansing, conserving, saving influence of education, of legetimate wealth and above all, of sincere religion. Especially is this true today, when it is so clear to all thinking men that— "We are living, we are dwelling, In a grand and awful time, In an age on ages telling To be living is sublime. Oh, let all the soul within you For the truth's sake go abroad; Strike! let every nerve and sinew Tell on ages, tell for God." EMPORIA: KANSAS. Emporia is still doing things. All students have returned from their WILSON CASH COAL CO. STOVEWOOD AND KINDLING: Per Rick $2.90; Kindling 1 bundle 25c, 5 bundles $1. Wilson'sCashCoalCo. 421 Holiday 'Phone 3642 different homes and are down to work to make good those five months. The Literary Society, with Mr. Geo. Hamilton as president has begun its meetings again with a spelling bee, Thursday night. George Douglas who assasinated the Rev. Pear of the Baptist church was remanded to jail without bond. He will be charged with murder in the first degree and the case will come up for trial in the February term of court. Mrs. Ollie Brown has lost both father and mother within the last three months, Mr. and Mrs. S. Johnson. They were old settlers of Kansas and lately moved to Humbolt, Kansas. They have a daughter, that Mrs. Brown would be glad to hear from. The pool hall election is working to a high degree, in fact higher than necessary. If we would preach Jesus it would do more good than to preach so much evil. We avertise the devils work to often. If the church members would get together in a revival with the same interest that they manifested in this election we would convert all the sinners in town. Rev. H. W. King held his Second Quarterly conference at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. It was quite a glowing success. Every department was well represented and brought forth words of commenlation from the department. Dr. F. F. Motin and officers say they will even do better in the next quarterly conference. The choir of the church is improving nicely under the leadership of Mizz Isabella Carrol. You should hear them sing! Dr. J. E. Strain left us a few days ago for Kansas City, Mo. He will harg his shingle on Highland Ave. Dr. Strain will be much missed 'n Emporia. He carries with him our best wishes. Dr. and Mrs. Lett returned from Leavenworth, where he went to the bedside of his father, an old soldier. Mr. Lett died and was buried with honors. He was 86 years old. Mrs. Bert Ray and daughter worshipped at the A. M. E. church, Sunday. Mr. Wm. Wilson was elected aupt. of the Sunday School for another year. Dr. Strain, former superintendent having resigned to leave the city. Brother Wilson is a faithful young man and we predict splendid work for him. WINFIELD. KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Gentry McCollough of Independence, who have been visiting at the home of Mrs. J. W. Wood on East-12th Ave., returned home last Thursday. Mrs. Squire Johnson left last Saturday for Salina to visit her sister, Mrs. Dan Young who is dangerously ill there. Mrs. J. W. Wood is in Parsons, visiting her husband, Mr. J. W. Wood and looking for a location. She may locate in that city when her boy graduates from the high school this year. We hope they will not leave us. Mrs. Jack Dixon who broke her leg by jumping out of a wagon about a month ago is getting along and will soon return to her home in Chanute. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Lee gave a party Monday evening in honor of their son, Lawrence's 16th birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in games. A one course lunch was served. The out-of-town guests were Misses Lucile and Mamie Banks of Emporia. Mr. Bert Fox entertained a few friend Saturday evening at a whist party in honor of his cousin, Miss Gossip of Pratt, Kansas. The Fourth club of the End Baptist church, met January 12, with Mrs. C. H. Freeman. Excellent refreshment, were served. Among the sick are Mesdames Hansbrough, Harriett Carter, Mr. Manuel Ross, Master Alexander Rose, Little Katherine Davis, Geraldyne Rhodes, Mrs. Lizzie Brown, Mrs. W. H. Richard, Mr. H. Richard, Mr. I. Mattawa, Lenora Kinnebrew and Mrs. Alice Early. The Friday Art club members royally entertained their husbands at the home of Mrs. C. H. Freeman, January the 1st. The Christian Endeavor will give a rally February 14, at the A. M. E. church, Mrs. E. Robinson, Pres, Miss B. Ross, Sec'y. Word was received by Mrs. Lydia Coffman of 671 S. Koscuisco St., of the death of her sister at Memphis's, Tenn. Miss Irene Campbell is residing in Chicago, Ill. Master Scott Daniel Timberlate celebrated his third birthday at his home. About 15 hrs. tot's were present and he received a number of presents. A beautiful Xmas tree was seen loaded with presents for all and everyone had a very pleasant time. Choir rehearsal was held Jan. 7, at the Second Baptist church and also church meeting at the same church. A successful chitterling supper was given Jan. 9, at their hall. The Sunday School officers of the Christian church are: Mrs. Leta B. Mounts, superintendent; Mrs. Emma Florence, Asst. Supt.; Mrs. Alberta Thomas, Treas.; Mr. Ora Moore, sec'y.; Anna Carter, Asst. Sec'y.; Genevieve Halttiman, organist. Mr. Simeon Faucett gave a successful supper at Mt. E. B. church and Miss C. Davis gave a concert. Allen's Improvent club met recently with Mrs. Mary E. Maxley. Miss Margaret Berry of 917 N. Diamond St., has returned to school. Revival meeting has been in progress at the A. M. E.'church. Miss Anna Wade preached able sermons each night. She is a member of the Ontario, Canada Conference and is from Louisiana, Mo. Miss Margaret DeWitt gave another one of her grand recitals in the Second Baptist church parliors and all on the program did fine. Mrs. Fred Edwards of Carrollton, Ill., visited her mother and fathen recently. The following officers of Household of Ruth, No. 4919 were installed recently by Mrs. A. J. Jones of the Household of Ruth No. 291. She was accompanied by Mrs. A. K. Scott; P. M. N. G. Mrs. Mary Ball; M. N. G. Mrs. Lydia Robinson; R. N. G. Mrs. M. Bryant; W. T. Ada Cooper; W. R. Nelle Parks; W. P. Mrs. Fred Davis; W. C. Mrs. G. Young; $4.50 4.75 7.50 4.75 4.50 12.50 W. W., A. Guthrie; W. C., Pearl Moore; N. G., Cecil Porter; Trustees, P. Short, C. Haittiman and Louise wright. 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