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WHY THE BELGIANS? Late South African Missionary Tells of the Cruel Belgians. United States Would Admit Them to Our Shores Without a Literacy Test. The Immigration Bill Passed the Senate by a vote of 50 to 7 The Smith-Burnett goes through a literacy test, with exception in favor of Belgian farmers who are to be colonized in this country in great numbers. Now this will be a menace to the average American farmer. Why Belgians? The fence has been put up to prohibit the immigration of Africans or those of African decent and they only enter to receive an education and training to return to their own land and teach their less fortunate brethren in darkness and superstition, hardly ever one remaining in this country after they have received an education. THEN WHY BELGIANS?. It will be remembered that a few years ago the Belgian government perpetrated the most heinous crimes on the defenseless Africans in the Congo Basin—cutting off their arms, hands, feet, cars, plucking out their eyes and burning their villages, all because they did not bring in the amount of rubber required to the licentious kings of the Belgian government. Nor was that all; the nations and ministers of the gospel of every denomination were forced to rise and protest against the atrocious treatment in the Congo Basin. No Belgian Prince, appealed for Africa's helpless millions and now this nation is preferred to and above all the dark nations of the world and some of the fairer races. Why? Will some one tell me why? MRS. M. BRANTON TULE. Late of South Africa. LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. Mrs. Alpha Washington, of Kansas City is visiting her parents, Rev. W. A. Brooks and wife. Mrs. Amelia Lewis was called to Iowa on account of the serious illness of her father. She left Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. William Hunter gave a surprise party in honor of their daughter, Miss Eva, Monday night. They were assisted by Miss Pauline Bloice. The party of young people met at Mr. William Hunter's restaurant at 8:30 o'clock from there went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Engene Conway on Noith Tenth St. A pleasant evening was spent in music and conversation. At a late hour, the guests went down in the dining room to a table spread with the most delicious menu. The party left declaring Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Conway ideal hostesses and hoping Miss Eva would have another birthday in the following week. Mrs. Josephine Bates spent Sunday in Higginsville. NINTH CAVALRY IS DESIRABLE IN DOUGLAS. Secretary of Chamber of Commerce Sends Wire to Carl Hayden. Asks That Regiment Permanently Located in This City. Secretary Oscar Gall of the Chamber of Commerce this morning sent the following telegram to Congressman Cal Hayden at Washington, asking the representative to use his The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of three individuals standing in a forested area. The background consists of dense trees with a dark, shadowy atmosphere. The individuals are not clearly distinguishable due to the low resolution and blurry quality of the image. Southern Farmers Discussing Cotton Prices city influence with the war department to have the Ninth cavalry permanently located here. This regiment has now been in Douglas for more than two years and the citizens of Douglas have been led to appreciate their presence and regard them as permanent residents of the city. There should be a permanent army post located in Douglas, as the most desirable point on the border in this state, it being so located that troops could be quickly dispatched to any border point in Arizona. Following is the communication of Mr. Goll to Congressman Hayden: Douglas, Ariz., Jan. 18, 1915—Hon. Carl Hayden, M. C., Washington, D. C.-My Dear Carl: I take the liberty of addressing you relative to the Ninth cavarly now stationed here in Douglas. As you well know, there are very few places in the United States where colored troops are acceptable; but we can conscientiously say that a better behaved lot of Negroes were never assembled in any community than those assigned here, and it is for this reason that you are asked to use your influence to the end that the Ninth cavalry be stationed here permanently. Voicing the sentiment of the people of Douglas as a whole, I can conscientiously say that the members of the Ninth cavalry by their exemplary conduct have dissipated the racial prejudice and have won the tolerance of the people of this community Humanity, justice, enlightenment and patriotism, tinged slightly of course, with the ineliminable element of material interest, have conspired to bring about this altogether to be desired condition. The troopers themselves seem fully to realize that upon their proper conduct depends their stay in the vicinity of Douglas; and right well do they live up to a standard and deport themselves that render their presence innocent of anything savoring of the disagreeable. Hastily to resort to the resume: We wish you would see to it that the Ninth cavalry be permanently established here. Craving your indulgence, permit me to assure you that the people of Douglas, its Chamber of Commerce and Mines, and the sub-cubber hereto are Hopefully, Confidently and Faithfully Yours. FORT SCOTT. KANSAS Miss Tennil Pettus was born in Williamson County Tennessee, 1846. Most of her early life was spent in Nashville, Tenn., with her parents, where she grew to womanhood. In 1869 she was married to Richard Harris, to this union, two children were born—a son, Thomas, and a daughter, Lizzie. Sixteen years ago she came to Fort Scott to live with Immorality Follows White Man's Invasion! her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie McLemons. Mrs. Harris professed a hope in Christ 35 years ago and joined the Shiloh Baptist church and on coming to her new home she brought her letter and united with the Shiloh Baptist church here under the pastorate of Rev. Matt Jones. After an illness of but a few days, she died Jan. 12 at 4:30 p. m... 1915. From the beginning she told relatives and friends that she knew her time had come, and she was willing and ready to go and she would soon lay down her burden. She leaves a devoted husband, a loving daughter, son-n-law, Immorality White Ma SAYS BRIBES AND LIQUOR HAVE RUINED ALASKANS. In Many Sections Wives and Daughters Are Dishonored, While Male Relatives, Plied With Whisky and Money, Ceane to Make Resistance. Washington, Jan. 21.—A scathing arraingment of the conduct of the white man in Alaska toward the native is coupled with charges of wholesale and continual violation of liquor traffic regulations and laws to protect fish and fur-bearing animals of Alaska and the Pribilof and Aleutian islands, in a report submiated yesterday to President Wilson and Secretary Redfield by Dry E. Lester Jones, deputy commissioner of fisheries. Dr. Jones recently returned from Alaska, where he spent six months making a survey of the fishing and fur-seal industries, and studying the administration of the various islands. He concluded that proper regulation would be facilitated by vesting full authority over the industries in the department of commerce. Immediate steps for the protection of the natives and rehabilitation of their morals are urged in his report. Women Are D'stonored. "The white man's lack of care and regard for the sanctity of the native's home is the crime of Alaska," the report says. "In many sections the wife and daughter are dishonored, and any resistance from the husbands, father or brother is overcome by threats and bilies and liquor, until even the men have all their best impulses and senses deadened and seem to be unmanned. "Wheeover the write man has settled the saloon prevails, and that has had riot to do with the ruination of the Indian and the Aleut than all other causes. In sections where the saloon is not found liquor reaches, the ```markdown ``` two brothers and a sister as well as a host of friends to mourn their loss. Words cannot express the strong personality this beautiful character possessed, so unassuming, so simple, so pure, yet so deep, one had only to know her to love her. A loving mother, a devoted wife. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon Jan. 14 at Shiloh Baptist church conducted by Rev. W. A. Bowren, of Kansas city; Kas. We loved her yes we loved her But Angles loved her more, And they have sweetly called her To yonder shining shore. natives in the form I pay and bribes. "There is a generally demoralized and bad atmosphere among the natives," concudes the report. "It was told me by one of those who had been intrusted with care of the natives that it was as common for them to use obscene and indecent language as it is for us to talk about the weather." The above shows the tendency of the American white man to import all other races except his own, as he is doing the natives of Alaska so he is doing the colored citizens in the Southern states. These outrages should be stopped and the better class of white people in this country should take hold of this matter and see to it that the lower elements of their race be compelled to respect the laws and the rights of other people to whatever race they may belong. We have correlated all along that there is a certain class of white people in the southern states, and serve in the western states who are doing, all in their power to belittle and outrage the colored people of America and nothing is being done to check it. It is the duty of the Christian organization, of that ace to pass resolutions denouncing these outrages. It is the duty of the ministers and publishers of newspapers to shame them of their criminal acts. If this is allowed to continue the imminence will continue to breed and when the time comes for international strife the members of the other race will join hands with the people of other countries in trying to overthrow those in power, who continue and wink at these outrages. The time is come that segregation law which humiliate colored people and bar them from privileges of other American citizens should be stopped. No white person loves to be humiliated or pointed out as a dog or other animal and the colored people have arisen to the place in life where they cannot stand idly by without protesting and doing everything to stop it. We are proud that Dr. Lester Jones had the manhood and courage to speak out boldly on the outrages that were being committed by white people on the natives of Alaska. If they are doing the Alaskans that way and the attention is being called to the government at Washington, why not do the same thing to the colored people in America, and especially in those states where they are lynching and burning the Negro. It seems to be the policy of American white men that wherever they go and are allowed to exercise their rights, that they take whiskey, prejudice and all manner of evil with them to lower and debauch the citizens with whom they come in contact. CLUB LADIES RESENT INSULT They Plead Not Guilty as Charged in a Recent Article. In the Editor of your Topeka Plain-dealer. In the issue of your Topeka Plain-dealer of Friday, January 22, 1915, there appeared under the column alleged to be news from the North Side, an article which at once is an offence to all respectable womanhood, an outrage to common decency, and the most vile and degrading insult to a whole community, that has never given any offense for which they might expect such returns, and among whom nothing has ever transpired at any time that would furnish the highest grounds, reason or excuse for such disgusting humiliating publicity. The objectionable article dealt with a so-called Non Producing club and in its entirety showed plainly that it was the product of a violent, depraved mind that could see no reason why the names of good, honest bodies should not be used to give color to an article that the puttfully, unfortunate writer had evidently petished him or herself to believe was a great joke. We have on the North Side, a club of ladies known as the Fluer De Lis Art club of which we are justly proud and among whom there has never entered any dissention such as was mentioned in the article published. But by reason of the fact that several of the ladies whose names were mentioned in the aforesaid article are really members of the Fluer De Lis Art club, we must admit that we can see no reason for the sending of such article for publication, other than to injure the Fluer De Lis Art club, whose entire membership list is printed below:—Mrs. B. F. Payne, President; Mrs. N. W. High, Vice President; Mrs. M. W. Owerton, Secretary; Mrs. Henry Lansberry, Mrs. Albert James, Mrs. H. C. Smith, Mrs. J. W. Baker, Mrs. William Payne, Mrs. William Warns, Mrs. A. J. Payne, Mrs. H. Norman, Mrs. Jerry High, Mrs. Ivan Alexander, Mrs. M. Murphy, Mrs. Joseph Walker, Mrs. C. Birdwhistle. We wish this printed that your read os may know that the article pre- viously referred to was a base and de- licate slander. The article which brought forth the above justifiable protest "shipped" the keen eye of the Managing Editor of The Plaindealer in fact he was so dull that he did not grasp the point until our attention was directed to same by numerous protests over the phone and in person. It is not the aim and purpose of The Iopaka Plaindealer to publish articles but reflect upon anyone, and we hope that all concerned will take a broad, sensible view of the matter and not charge The Plaindealer with publishing, same with malicious intent. The ladies concerned and their husbands are our personal friends, and we pre these lines feeling that we owe this explanation to the public. In the future all "club notes" sent to this paper for publication must be signed by the writer, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith or they will be promised to the waste basket. Managing Editor Iopaka Plaindealer, Word has been received in Topaka telling of the death of Mrs. Violett Woods, aged 98 which, occurred in Chicago, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lulu Wiljey. She was the mother of Mrs. H. Etherly and resided with her in this city before Mr. and Mrs. Etherly removed to Chicago a few year ago. Mrs. Woods was an honored and faithful member, of Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. church from where the funeral was held on the 24th inst. The deceased was also this grandmother of Mr. Albert Etherly, of this city, an attache of the Mills Dry Good, Co. Many Topaka friends extend sympathy to those bereaved. Mrs. Davis, a former resident of Topeka, and also mother of Mayme Davis, died Friday of last week at her home in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was a personal friend of Mrs. H. Etherly, formerly of this city but now a resident of Chicago, and upon hearing of her demise, Mrs. Etherly left for Fort Wayne, where she attended the funeral, and when she returned to her home in Chicago, her mother, Mrs. Woods, died the next day. The Wise and Otherwise! Some people who are wise have a poor way of demonstrating their ability. For instance Attorney General & M. Brewester thinks it would be wise for the Kansas legislature to enact a law making cities habble for damages in cases where men got drunk on booze bought from a bootlegger. This would be a harvest for crooks who desired to scroup up a few easy shekels simply by injuring themselves while drunk and then get their wives to sue the city and claim that the booze was bought from a bootlegger. Under such a law every city in Kansas would soon go bankrupt, for the graft would be great. Brother Brewester had better go and crime again. TOPEKA WOMAN MAKING GOOD. To the Edton, Mr. Nick Chiles. 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There are many opportunities that are going to present themselves to the Negro, as well as other races, that they should avail themselves of, because they will not come again for several generations, if ever. The war stricken countries of Europe will need all that can be spared from America, for Jecades at least; American farms, factories, and all the great industries, will probably be taxed to their fullest capacity for years to come. The eastern hemisphere will look to America for a great deal of its supplies; the Caucasian with an "all seeing eye," as Uncle Jake used to already got his eyes open. The Negro should also awaken to the situation and grasp the opportunities that are coming to him. The Negro farmer should be first to make good, from the fact that people must eat, and if he can grow as good live stock, and produce as others can, and when it is shipped to market there will be no color line, nor segregation, nor restrictions placed thereon. What the Negro needs to do most, is to see to it, that he produces just as good a horse, hog or cow as any other man, which when he does, I believe will go a great ways toward lifting the burden from his shoulders. I have said, the Negro must wake up. The Southern Commercial Congress, an organization of white business men of the Southern states, are working up a sentiment in the South to bring European farmers there, when the war shall have ended, which is nothing more than a scheme to displace the Negro. This organization I understand, will, when it meets in Muskogee next April select a committee whose sole aim will be the encouragement of Belgian and other foreign farmers to work Southern farms. However, this proposition is a very ambiguous one, to say the very least; it is a settled fact that the Belgian, nor any other foreigner will come into the Southern states, and submit to the treatment that this Negro has undergone in the past fifty years. If the large planters, the state boards of agriculture, and the United States Department of Agriculture, had been doing their full duty, during all the years in the way of teaching the Negro improved method of agriculture, there would be no racial problem in the South, nor would there be any desire to bring European immigrants there to work the farms. The system that has been in vogue in the South, of letting plantations to Negro tenants, especially the "cropping on the shares" system has proven a detriment to the tenant. The landholder as a rule, was a storekeeper who would give credit to the tenant until the next crop was harvested; the storekeeper generally kept the accounts, and juggled them to suit himself; the tenant probably would have just enough crop to get him a little more in debt each year, and consequently the soil has been depleted from constant growing of cotton, and the white man has become tired of the Negro. But one great drawback to the great mass of Negroes, not only in the South, but throughout the entire country, has been the liquor evil. While a great many Negroes have been successful, a great many more are unsuccessful because they are trying to farm, trying to sell liquor, trying to gamble, and do everything else that tends to lower the moral scale of the race. A great many may ask how to do. This question is very easily answered; the first thing to do, and the best thing to be done, is to do what is right, and if the Negro will, as a race adhere to this rule, a great opportunity now lies at his door. Will he avail himself of this opportunity, or will he let it go unheeded? The time has come when the Negro must show to the world his ability to make good food and hold his own with the other nations. The time is here to make good right where we are—here, in America, and not in Africa, or any foreign country. The name of Africa instantly suggests another problem, which will arise out of the present European crisis, namely, that of an immediate food supply when peace shall have been restored. Africa is the world's last great prize, and after the war is over, all of the stricken and hungry countries of Europe will turn their thought and effort toward the growing of huge crops, which the virgin soil of Africa is more capable This will forever preclude the possibility of the realisation of a former hope of many Negroes, that, in the distant future, Africa would be the 'promised land' of the Negro people. Indications at present are favorable and there is evidence of a sufficient character to bear out the foregoing prediction, so if the Negro ever is to achieve to any extent, it must be here in America and his time is now. Let him make ready. Agriculture is the basis of all wealth, and it is up to the Negro farmer to take the lead, in the matter of piloting the race to a higher progress, that it might receive a permanent recognition in the commerce of the world. We can only improve our condition in rural life by a study and tillage of the soil, both of which must be thorough; we must increase our producing strength, to the extent that it shall exceed the consuming capacity of the race. We must grow more live stock, more poultry, more produce, in fact we must grow more to eat, and more to sell, and in growing more, we must grow it better. Now is the time to lay aside self-conceit, and profit by the success of others, and by our own mistakes of the past. The people we meet, who are really successful, and are honest in what they are doing, open our eyes to our own capacities. A great many times we attempt something we never should have tried if some one had not have June it. And because there is so much inspiration in the achievement of others, we ought to cultivate the friendship of those who are doing something. Many persons stay in a rut, and never begin to realize their abilities, simply because they have not chosen the friends who achieve. Too many are set in their ways and for this I would urge that more of our people preserve an open mind; at all hazards, keep abreast of the times, as it is unfortunate that changing of ones mind should have come to be looked on as a mark of weakness. This is due perhaps to the fact that the extremes of this characteristic, the vacillating temperament which never reaches a conclusion without beginning to swing toward the other extreme like a pendulum, is so serious a defect that it has prejudiced people against any change. The fact of the matter is that if we are alert to grasp new truths, new evidence, we shall be continually changing. There are people who in forty years have not changed an opinion. Now that they are wrinkled and white-haired, they think about things as they did in their youth. But such people should not be held up as models for our emulation. Their Gibraltar-like attitude of mind means that they stopped growing intellectually many years ago. Do not be ashamed of changing an opinion when you have good reason for it. The thing to be ashamed of, indeed is to live where new and enlightening truths are forever pouring in upon you, and fail to profit by them. We should not be ashamed to emulate the good examples that are being set by Negroes all about us, who are thrifty, encomical, and successful. We should be grateful to all that are helping us, and from whom we are drawing new lessons of life each day. We can do nothing more nobler, or commendable than grasp each opportunity these little helps are bringing to our doors. Mr. and Mrs. J. Othello English have moved to Kansas City. This was one of our most progressive young families and we wish them much success in their new home. Miss Vanda Tennyson has been elected superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday School. Mr. Alva Cooper's cottage in the west part of town was burned last week. It is not known how the fire originated and it was insured for $200,00. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Taylor entertained a few friends Friday evening in honor of their sister, Mrs. Ida Jones of Chicago. Miss Ida M. Beck, the elocutionist and lecturer of Kansas City, delivered a lecture at the opera house, on Thursday evening to an appreciative audience. Mrs. G. W. Lowry visited her laughter in Holliday and friends in Kansas City last week. Mrs. Ida Jones of Chicago made a very appropriate and intelligent address to the A. M. E. Sunday School last Sunday. Mr. Aaron Peak was on the sick list last week. Rev. K. P. Bond is not yet able to fill his pulpit. The members and friends wish for him a speedy recovery. 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Capita and Surplus $200,000.00 42 Years Successful Business in Winfield, Kansas. Miss Ada Floyd gave a party at her home on North Iron St, Jan. 16. Quite a number of her young friends were present and enjoyed the evening by playing games and telling riddles. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. H. Bowlen was in the city Saturday from Prior Creek. M. G. Weaver reports school work good in his district near White Oak. J. Davis spent Sunday with relatives, returning to Welch in the evening. Mrs, Nancy Grubba and grandchildren returned from Iola Wednesday. Miss Lizzle Davis spent several days in Chetopa last week. The literary at the First Baptist church Monday night was indeed inspiring. Rev. E. Hudley filled his charge at Blue Jacket Sunday. Lawrence Davis is getting along nicely after being operated upon. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Williams, of Hulwee, were in the city Saturday. Mr and Mrs. A. Davis were in the city Sunday. A. Rider is somewhat indisposed. Mrs. Mable Hawkins, of Parsons, Kansas, is the guest of Mrs. Kate Moore. The Autogild reception given by the First Baptist church Saturday night at the Rider hall was quite a swall affair. The program was as follows: Invocation—Rev. R. L. Green. Address—J. E. Finley. Vocal Solo—Miss Sadie B. Davis. Instrumental Solo—Miss Eva M. Venters. Paper-Miss Alice A. Walton. Vocol Solo-Dr. L. I. Ryan. Paper-J. W. Williams. Remarks-Rev. R. L. Green. OLATHE, KANSAS. Maude Baker was absent from school last week on the account of sickness. Mrs. Katie A. Beasley spent Tuesday in Kansas City shopping. The Poetic Recital given by the Rev. S. Robinson at the A. M. E. church, Friday night was well attended and a good success. The Rev. Robinson is said to be a great poet. The 28th of this month, the U. B. F. and S. M. T. will have their usual installation at the U. B. 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The Misses Thomas being ideal entertainers, nothing could be criticised. The T. H. S. basket ball team played L. H. S. team Friday night at L. H. S. Gymnasium. It was a very close game and the score was 21 to 20 in favor of L. H. S. Much praise is due Captain David Logan who has tried hard to make the L. H. S. team successful. The team is scheduled a game at Kansas City, Kansas with KANSAS. Sumner High school and Western University. Mr. Kenneth Mason is quite sick at his home, with rheumatism. Miss Esterine Copeland is ill at this writing, suffering from a severe attack of la grippe. The following had a lily party Tuesday night to "When dreams come true," at Bowersock opera house: Miss M. Abbott, Mr. Elmo Copeland, Miss E. Copeland, Mr. E. Young, Miss B. Mayberry and Mr. Chas. Pennell. Miss Helen Clark who has been ill at her home on 19th & Mass., is convalescent. Mr. Earl Danforth of Topeka accompanied the Topeka basket ball team here Friday. Mr. Chas Pennell entertained the Friday Night Good Tine club, Friday evening at his home on 10th & Delaware Sts. The house was decorated with Kewpies and club colors and at the close of the evening a delicious hundheen was served and the guests departed declaring Mr. Pennell an ideal entertainer. The ladies Auxiliary of 9th St. Baptist church met with Mrs. Salene Holmts, Thursday night, Jan. 14, and the following officers were elected: Mrs. Holmes, Pres.; Mrs. Marie Henson, vice pres.; Mrs. C. C. Coleman, Secy.; and Mrs. Tydings, treas. Mrs. Lee Mason was chairman of the fair committee and raised $106.52 during the two nights the fair was held. Misses M. Abbott and B. Mayberry entertained the Gool Time club last Wednesday evening with a "chestnut roast." The house was decorated in corn stalks and leaves and the club colors. The evening was spent in various games and they feasted on roasted chesnuts and weiners. The evening was spent in an enjoyable fashion. Refreshments consisting of Hudson sandwiches, shrimp salad, creole cake and chocolate mousse. Members of the club are Esterine Copeland, Kid Pennell, M. Abbott and Beatrice Mayberry; Earl Young, Albert Browne, Elmo Copeland and C. Pennell. The members declared the hostess to be uncomparable. The club adjourned to have a line party to "Everywoman," at the Bowersock, Wednesday, Jan. 27. Mrs. J. H. Powell is confined to her bed, suffering from la gripe. Mr. J. H. Cooper has accepted the quarrying contract of Haskell Institute. He is a very industrious and intelligent young man and also very prosperous. The Rho Megas entertained their friends Saturday afternoon with a matinee dance at the M. and M. hall. About 40 couples enjoyed their hospitality. Mrs. Lucy Gleed and Mrs. Julia Holland gave a 10 cent lunchcon at the residence of Mrs. Holland, Monday afternoon for the benefit of the stewardess loaid. I was attended by a sure crowd and a success socially and financially. A parlor concert was rendered in the evening. Miss Nellie Peterson has been quite ill at her home, but is now improving. HAWATILA, KANSAS. Presiding Elder J. C. C. Owens of the A. M. E. church held quarterly meeting Jan. 17 and the meeting was quite a success both spiritually and financially. Rev. Owens took for a text Rom. 7:24—"O, wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?" and he handled the topic well. At 8 p. m. he took his text from Jer. 18:11 and he said many many good things for the edification of the soul. The ordinance of baptism was administered unto four—three children and one adult and it was a great time in the church. Rev. Owens left the next morning for White Cloud for his meetings there. Rev. J, R. Frazi.r left on the 18th for Horton, Kansas, to assist Rev. H. McTassell in a revival meeting. WICHITA, KANSAS. Mr. Wm. Lloyd has returned to the city and will start a chicken ranch in the northern part of the city. The Alkeb club met at the home of Mrs. R. B. McWilliams on East Murdock St., last Tuesday afternoon, Jun. 16th. Mr. Ambrose Woodard has returned from Southwestern College at Winfield, Kansas, where he has completed a business course. Mrs. Milton Perry was hostess to the Booker T. Washington club last Thursday afternoon at her home on N. Toneke Ave. Misses Goldie and Hazel Crouch left Saturday for Kansas City, Mo. to visit and attend the Bettis-Garrett wedding, Jan. 27th Mrs. N. Clark Smith of Kansas City, Kansas visited with her moth r. Mrs. M. A. Lloyd and her daughter, Miss Anna Smith last week. The musical and literary program given by the senior choir of the Calvary Baptist church, Monday night, Jan. 25 was a great success. Mr. Chas. S. Bettis and Mr. Watt Morris left Tuesday night for Kansas City, Mo., to attend the Bettis-Garrett wedding on Wednesday, Jan. 27th. Mr. Sam P. Oliver left Monday for an extended visit through Missouri. Mrs. U. C. Griffin was hostess to the G. L. A. club at her home on E. 13th St., Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 19. A successful supper was given on Jan. 21, at the Second Baptist church by the Third Ward club of which Mrs. N. J. Blue is president. Great credit is due her committee as well as herself. The committee was as follows: Mesdame, B. Harrison, W. Holmes, O. Williams, Myrtle Carter, Leona Johnson, M. Spencer, M. DeWitt, S. Williams and Nellie Blue. Mrs. N. J. Blue was chairman. Hyatt and Ed. Terry are on the sick list. The Civic League met January 26, with a large attendance at Mt Emery Baptist church and an excellent program was rendered. A grand musical was given Jan. 26, at the A. M. E. church by the Gleaners. A successful fish fry was given Jan. 19 at the A. M. E. church. Mr. B. Tate, Mrs. Anna Henderson, Mr. Tom Mitchell, Chas. Higgins and Mrs. Nellie C. Parks are on the sick list. Presents were given to Mrs. Wade, the Evangelist by Mesdarran A. Hill, Florence Cowns, Miss Mamie Sallee Rev. Noland and wife were royally entertained at an excellent supper at Mrs. Samuel Hobbs, Jan. 19. Mr. Robert Blue who has been employed in Indianapolis, Ind., returned home. He is one of the most industrious citizens of our city. The funeral of Mrs. Malinda Wilbourn, who died at her home in Memphis, Tenn. 160 Winchester Ave., was held Jan. 5, at Pilgrim Rt Baptist church where she was a faithful member. Rev. J. L. Campbell officiated. She was the mother of Clarence Wilbourn, and sister of Mrs. Annie Sykes of Memphis, Tenn. and sister of Mr. Lydia Coffman of Jacksonville, Ill., and Mrs. Mamie Ed. wards of Carrollton, Ill., was her niece, also the aunt of Mrs. Mamie Hill, Mrs. Annie Duke and Eugene Davis. Interment in Zion cemetery. Mr. Hairy Baldwell and Mr. Illram Bryant of North Omaha were the guests of relatives here. The Needle Crane club met Jan. 22 with Mrs. Medora Bryant on S. Lurton St. A successful suppr has given on Jan. 21, at the A. M. H. church by Allens' Improvement club. The West Art club met January 22, with Mrs. Jul'a Curry on S. East street. The Allens' Improvement club met Jan. 22, with Mrs. Louise Wright on S. Main St. NEWTON, KANSAS. Anniversary of the N. U. G. Club. The N. U. G. club scored a decided success, Wednesday night, Jan. 13, when it celebrated its thirteenth anniversary at the home of the president, Mrs. George E. Payne, 1217 N. Walnut. The guest list numbered about thirty, all of whom enjoyed the splendid program and excellent supper which followed. The house was tastefully decorated with the club colors, pink and white and everyone was presented with souvenirs of the same color, thus completing a most beautiful picture. The proceedings wen opened with a song. Welcome address by the president, Mrs. Payne. It was well delivered in a very interesting manner and reflects great credit to both speaker and club. Mrs. C. R. Ramey was selected to respond, which she did in a very pleasing manner. Mrs. A. L. Ford had the history of the club; vocal solo by Miss Roach, which was very pretty; Mrs. F. C. Childs gave the year's work of the club, beginning in Sept. and up to Jan., at the close of which the company showed their appreciation by loud applause. Mrs. Ray Williams gave an instrumental solo, which was rendered only as an artist such as she could do. The duett by Mrs. M. L. Tundy and Mrs. W. R. Garrett was great; a paper, subject, "Woman" by Mrs. Jackson Roach was nicely read and we are indeed proud to have such a name on our list; Mrs. J. H. DeWitt's number was a vocal solo and very good. Miss Rolland gave a reading; this was in keeping with the occasion; the club song by the club and the last was a double quartette, which rendered, "Sing to me the Rosary." The evening was then spent in various amusements. Mr. H. L. Broil was awarded first prize for answering the most questions correctly. Much credit is due the N. U. G. club for the excellent entertainment provided for its thirteenth anniversary. 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. Proprs THE HOTEL SAM WILLER. HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. JOHN H. SAM FEWS. "The Little 2631 S. W. BOULDER —HEADQUARTER Pullman Porters and POOL ROOM, BARBERSHOP AND P NECTION—Located on the Rosedale C minal round house.—FIRST CLASS C FEWS & MILLIG SAM FEWS. Ball Phone: Grand 4762. WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager. Geo. Eysell D Union Depot D Mail Orders Prompt Opposite Waiting at the Best Brand of W 1036 Union Avenue KANSAS Come Phone West 268 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. Obituary. Mrs. Ora Parker, the wife of Rev. J. K. Parker, pastor of the Pleasant Green Baptist church, Cor. Elliott Ave., and Washington St., St. Louis, Mo., departed this life Sunday, Jan. 24th at 1 A. M. Her funeral was attended by all of the ministers of St. Louis. Rev. Gen. C. Stevens, master of ceremonies, Rev. O. C. Maxwell, D. D., Layett, Ind., Rev. J. W. Clay, of Kansas City, and others spoke 5 minutes each. Rev. J. W. Clay, pastor of the King Solomon Baptist church, Kansas City, Kansas, a life long friend of Rev. and Mrs. Parker preached the memorial sermon. It was the largest crowd of its kind that has ever gathered in the Pleasant Green Baptist church. Sister Parker had many friends and was loved by all the members and those who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, Rev. J. K. Parker and sister, Mrs. Mamie Everett of Ocola, Ark., and a host of friends. The Rev. J. K. Parker and funeral party left with the remains for Memphis, Tenn., at 11 P. M., over the I. C. R. R., where she will be buried, Thursday, Jan. 28, at 2 P. M. YALE, KANSAS. Mr. G. W. White and Mrs. Weaver are numbered among the sick. Mr. Sidney Gilmore and wife were ni Yale last Sunday from Reno, Washington. Mrs. Rutley was in Yale visiting yesterday. Miss Minnie Palmer was in Yale attending lodge. Mr. Alas Gain who has been very ill is now much better and is walking around. Mr. Turner from Dunkirk was in Yale Tuesday on lodge business. Mr. Dennis Hudson has finished paying for his home which he is very proud of, for he knows now that he can call it his own. He has a lovely place. Mrs. Callie Lewis and Mrs. Hud- N. B. MILLIGAN. the Pullman," BOULEVARD. PARTERS FOR and Railroad Men. AND READING ROOM IN CON- medale Car Line, opposite the Ter-ASS CAFE in connection. LLIGAN, Proprs. KANSAS CITY, MO. All Drug Co., Drug Store. Comply Attended. Waiting Room. of Whiskey—resisted in Bond KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ```markdown ``` Fall Phone West 60m 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. The Central Hotel, MRS. O. E. MARSHALL, Prop. W. H. H. ASHBY, Mgr. Marshall Sisters Cafe in Connection. Barbershop on Third Floor. Rest Room for Gentlemen. 402 South St. Excelsior Springs, Mo. son gave an entertainment Saturday night and had very good success. Mrs. Shaves and family and Mr. S. Hampton are on the sick list. Mrs. Jennie Belle returned from Manhattan. Rev. Garrett of Manhattan was the guest of Rev. C. P. Morrow and proached Wednesday and Thursday, two able sermons. Thome first night; "He calleth for thee," and Thursday night, "Prayer." Born to Mr. and Mrs. E. Lewis a fine boy. Mr. Emmett Williams is home from Concordia. Mr. P. Tinsley was a guest of Miss Tillie Warder, Wednesday and Thursday. He was en route to his home in Oakley, Kansas. Rev.C.P. Morrow ascended his rostrum and preached an able sermon Sunday; thems, "Teach me to thy will," stating the necessity of the same prayer for peace in the confused countries. --- Entered at the Postoffice at Topaka as Second Class Mall Matter. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:—Mr. Theo Baughman is the authorized solicitor and traveling agent for the Topeka Plaindealer. We beg the public to give him their support as he is a man who is interested in the uplift 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 of our race, also cuts of prominent people and their homes in the various portions of the United States.—Nick Chiles, Editor and Owner of the Topeka Plaindealer. People in Kansas are constantly putting out reports that the state is ideal in prohibition matters. Kansas is set out as an example of strict prohibition, but when the police court records are produced, showing great numbers of arrests made for drunkenness, there is a wall on high that reports are garbled. A Chicago paper told of the large number of arrests made in Topeka and the number was so alarming to these false claimers that the Daily Capital had to get out counter claim and reduced the number from 681 to 53, and these figures were still further reduced by Mayor Cofran to 1. That one was the only actual drunken man arrested in Topeka during the year 1914, and as the Mayor ought to know a "drunk" when he sees one and as Mayor Cofran visits the police court every day, his report ought to be authentic. Now, then, what does this show? According to our reasoning, the police court of Topeka is one of the most gigantic hold-up games in existence. According to Mayor Cofran, one man was actually drunk and yet records show that 681 men have been arrested for drunkenness and have been assessed fines running into thousands of dollars. Roy L. Bone, Commisioner of Finance, states that in 1914, there was over $52,000 collected in fines and license and the major portion of this vast sum is for fines and the greater portion of the number of arrests for any one particular offense is for drunkenness, which shows that the city of Topeka operates a highway robbing scheme which takes thousand of dollars from the poor, thus robbing women and children of the necessities of life. In order to destroy this giant robber, we hereby nominate the Honorabe R. L. Cofran for the next police judge, for the soul reason that he is able to tell a "drunk" when he sees one. Most men prefer to have a six-shooter thrust under their noses and made to "fork over" rather than be haled into court and charged with crime in order to be robbed. We believe that if those 680 men, who have been filched out of their money during 1914, would contest in a fair court, and take the Daily Capital editor and Mayor Cofran as chief witnesses, that they could recover their money. It is reported that more than 500 colored people including many news boys have joined the 1915 Christmas Club of the Wage Earners' Bank at Savannah, Georgia, of which Walter G. Scott, a graduate of Tuskegee, is cashier. The Colored Waiters and Cooks' Association of California has been organized with headquarters at Los Angeles. Greater efficiency, protection and advertising their services to hotel proprietors of the state are some of the objects. The Montgomery Local Negro Business League presented resolutions of respect to Hon. Emmet O'Neal the retiring Governor of their State, endorsing his administration as one of justice to the race. While Governor, Mr. O'Neal set up a standard in the matter of lynching, which all State executives would do well to follow. --- During the last three months of the year 1914, the Mutual Aid Department of the United Brothers of Friendship, Jurisdiction of Texas, received from its members, $32,916. 29. The O. P. Baur Company of wer, Colorado, one of the oldest and largest catering establishments in Commission Government in Topeka! Claim has been repeatedly made that the Commission Form of City Government is more economical than the old System. We submit the following official figures from the office of our County Clerk which anybody may verify, showing an increase of 71% 49% in expenditure of last year as compared with 1907 and 1909 respectfully. Next Meeting at Lincoln Post Hall, To-Night, Friday evening, at 8 o'clock, January 29th, 1915 COME Everybody Open Discussion Invited. By order of Executive Committee of 3,500 Petitioners the West, has several colored people holding responsible positions. Owen Caswell has under his care all of the linen and silver and chinaware. C. H. Watson of Charlotte, N. C. has published a study of the colored people of his city. The book is neatly done and contains a statistical study of Negro business enterprises, together with a hundred cuts of residents and residences. --- Robert Jones, a young colored man, is salesman ii. The Garcher Shoe Store of Atlantic City, New Jersey. ```markdown ``` The "Negroes' Creed" is a "Confession of Faith" in Negro business enterprises written as an advertisement by Charles II. Anderson of the well known banking firm of Anderson and Company of Jacksonville, Florida. It is a splendid example of "reason-why" advertising, and is printed on an attractive card. Mr. Anderson is Treasurer of the National Negro Business League. The African Union Company, an organization of Negroes, incorporated under the aws of New York for $600,000.00, recently shipped from its African office to its New York office 6,820 pounds of cocoa beans, and two hundred, ninety-three and four-fifths tons of mahogany. The European war has made shipping hazardous, but the company has continued storing logs in Africa and is awaiting opportunity to ship more of them. Mr. Jos. L. Jones, Secretary, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mr. John T. Birch, Treasurer, of Brooklyn, N Y., are busy finding markets for many kinds of African products to be forwarded to New York. TRUE LOVE KNOWS NO RACE LINE, SOUTHERNER REMEMBERS COMMON LAW WIFE. Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 25—Col A. H. Jennings, of Pearl, Shelby County, wills his entire estate, estimated at $80,000, to Mrs. Bottle Hicks and her seven children. He had no white men for his associates. He was well known, but never made any attempt to seek the association of those of his own race. Nearly fifty years ago he came here from Tippah County, Miss., bringing his brother and sisters. His brothers and sisters married and moved away. He remained with his mother. Fortune prospered them. The farm was extended and a nice home built. Mrs. Jennings died. After his mother died he left his home and went to a small cabin in a far corner of the farm. Mrs. Bottle Hicks was there. He acknowledged in his will that he was the father of her children. For more than 20 years he lived in that cabin. Jennings was never on good terms with the remainder of his family, but about two years ago, it is said, when his brother, D. C. Jennings, was in trouble with the courts in what Judge J. P. Young described as one of the worst cases that had ever been tried before him, he came forward with a check for $10,000 scrubbed on a piece of old bag, to help his brother save his land from being sold to satisfy a court judgement. GRANDFATHER CLAUSE IN GEORGIA DEAD. Voters in Georgia can no longer avail themselves of the exemptions of the so called "grandfather clause" in registering. The "granufather clause" expired of its own limitation January 1st 1915. The clause exempted a veteran or legal descendant of a veteran from all qualifications to votes except the payment of taxes. While the clause did not mention Negroes directly, it operated against them. White and blacks are now admitted to the polls upon the same footing.—Atlanta Constitution. WILSON TO SPEAK AT NEGRO EXPOSITION. Washington, D. C.,—In response to an invitation extended by Giles B. Jackson of Rlohmond and Judson W. Lyons of Augusta, Ga., former register of the treasury, and a number of others, President Wilson has promised to speak at the exposition to be held in Richmond this year commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Negro. COFFEEVILLE, KANSAS. The Fleur de Lis Art club met at the home of Mrs. A. D. Grant on the 18th. After the general routine of business the club rendered a nice program as follows: Duett, Instrumental—Mrs. L. Love and Mrs. A. D. Grant. Current Events—Mrs. Gladys Grant. Vocol Solo—Mrs. P. Washington. [Ancient Art—Rev. J. D. Rice. Vocol Solo—Mrs. Gladys Grant. Instrumental Solo—Mrs. J. Brown. The club was honored by three visitors—Rev. J. D. Rice, Mrs/ N. N. Gilbert, Mrs. James Smith, Miss Carrie Wright, each gave us a short talk which were very interesting and beneficial. At a late hour the host served a dainty lunch and the club adjourned to meet Jan 26th with Mrs. William Donley. been repeatedly made that the more economical than the other figures from the office of the showing an increase of 7% compared with 1907 and 1909. 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Mrs. Frank Jenkins very pleasantly entertained the I. S. I. Art club at her home on East Ninth street Wednesday afternoon. The ladies are finishing some very beautiful pieces of embroidery. The new stitches for the month bring tattling and Rhodes Medieval. After the lesson, the President held a short business session. At 4 p. m., Mrs. Jenkins assisted by Miss Ida Mace Dawson served a dainty luncheon after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. D. G. Morris on Eall Seventh street on Saturday Jan. 27. Mrs. Lillian Merrill and little daughter, Elizabeth, who have been the guests of their aunt, Mrs. M. E. Woods for the past two weeks, left Sunday night for their home in French Lake, Ind. Mae Daw- heon after and to meet on Eall y Jan. 27. and little have been Mrs. M. E. weeks, left or home in indisposed the sick list pastor of preached day morn- returned to lied by her and Mrs. Trolley To L One of the most delightful ride TROLLEY LINE between Kansas road runs through beautiful and p by the door of the State Penitentiary Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, prisons and many other important Cars leave Kansas City every h to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas day night last car leaves at 12 o' Cars leaves Leavenworth, Kansas a. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-W Mrs. M. D. L. Cox is indisposed this week. Mr. Green Low is on the sick list as is also Mrs. Robertson. Rev. D. A. Jefferson, pastor of Macedonia Baptist church, preached two stirring sermons Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Lona Cowing has returned to Pittsburg, Pa., accompanied by her daughter, Stella and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Winfred. The Forum met Sunday afternoon at St. James M. E. church. Miss Brownl'e Baird, the president, presided. 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Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-seeing places. Cars leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a.m. to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Saturday nights last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Cars leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. cellent program was rendered. Prof E. J. Hawkins, of Fort Scott made some very interesting remarks to the Forum. Bell Phone West 3436. 1839 Quindaro Blvd., KANSAS CITY, —— KANSAS LAMP CAP Latest Styles always my aim. We sell Creole Hair Goods, Wigs, Paits, Braids, Puffs, and Transformations. Hair in bulk, Hair Nets. Straightening Combs, toilet articles. Soft, Silky Strands a rush of growth, so much so, the EUREKA COMB a favorite, and a Needed Device. ```markdown ``` # Coal, Feed and... Poultry Supplies. B. N. ROOKS. Through Ancient America to California's 1915 Expositions That's the Santa Fe way—the only line to both Expositions. Puccio Indiana, petrified forests, painted deserts for you to see on route. And the Grand Canyon of Arizona, earth's second marvel. Reduced fares during Exposition period. Ask for all-naturalized folders about California, the Expositions and what to see on the way. T. L. King C. P. & T. A., Phone 3682. WHO WILL HAVE HIM? Afine colored boy baby, two month old. Inquire of The Kansas Children Home Society, 923 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Tyler is on the sick list. 3642 is the number to call if you want good coal. Mrs. Fred M. Perkins is ill at her home on Lincoln street. That coal question? Better talk it over with Wilson. Phone 3642. Mrs. F. R. McKinley has been on the sick list during the past few days. Mr. Hugene L. Bell of Oak Mills, Kansas was in Topeka on business this week. Two neat rooms, partly furnished for light house keeping. Call at 207 Jackson street. Mr. Robert Turner, a prosperous farmer on the North Side is very sick at this writing. Mrs. Amanda Logan, 1705 Fillmore street, is very sick and her recovery is very doubtful. If you want a first class meal with first class service, call at Mrs. A. C. McClelland's, 113 W. 10th St. We are glad to know that Mrs. Hattb Brusher is able to be home after undergoing an operation. Mr Charles Morton, who for some time had been quite ill is greatly improved in health at this writing. PIOTURES FRAMED—Portrait Photos. For high quality and low prices, call 2553 White, 1170 Lincoln Street. Mr. Harry O. Abbott, the genial manager of the Apex theatre has returned from a very pleasant trip to Oklahoma. The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Literary club met on Jan. 15th with Mrs. M. D. Boyd. The next meeting will be held Jan. 29th with Mrs. B. C. Duke. --- Messrs. Jas. Richardson and Geo. Thompson have been in Kansas City the past several days as witnesses for the government in the Badders case now on trial. We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Robert Rollin is the mother of a fine baby girl. The Plaindealer feels that the Hon. Nick Chiles should have the pleasure of naming this baby. Rev. H. W. White, of the Central Baptist church, who conducted a series of meetings at the Mt. Moriah Baptist church in Omaha, Neb., has returned home and will soon go to Atchison to hold a meeting there. --- Mr. Aaron Abbott, who was stricken with an attack of appendicitis last week, was taken to Christ hospital Monday and underwent a surgical operation Tuesday. He is doing nicely and his many friends hope for him a speedy recovery. Rev. J. R. Ransom, pastor of the First A. M. E. church, Kansas City, held memorial service in honor of the late Bishop Abram Grant on last Friday, Jan. 22. A very elaborate program was rendered and there were addresses by several of the most prominent pastors and laymen of the A. M. E. church. Much commendation is due Rev. Ransom. Mr. A. D. Griffin of The Topeka Plaindealer, and Mr. N.B. Milligan of Kansas City, have gone on a trip to the South land. Mr. Griffin goes to Shrewsport, La. on a visit with his father, who is quite ill and Mr. Milligan goes to Fern, Texas, on a visit with his parents After a visit of a few days at these respective places the gentlemen will get together and tour Texas in interest of The Plaindealer. We hope them much success in thier native country and that they will return with good news of great improvement of the races there. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Finney are the happy parents of a fine baby girl, making the twelfth child born to them. The children are all fine and healthy. Mr. Finney is employed at the State House and owns a nice home in Pierce addition. He is a progressive citizen and one of the leading men of the race and is always found in the front rank, fighting for the uplift, of the cause. At the same time he is doing much to increase the population of the race, he is bitterly opposed to race suicide. He is much attached to his family and devotes all spare time at home with them. "I would be in my grave but for Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy. I will take care of the house and I do not take care of the husband and consumption. A lady told me to try Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy I rent and got 15 00 worth and I got letter. I weighed 115 pounds I now weigh 180, and I owe my health to Dr. Miles' Homedress." Mrs. Fred Witten, R. F. D. No. 13, Allen, Mich. Most people who use Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy have the same experience Mrs. Witte had, they get better. A medicine that enables a weak heart to regain lost strength without depressing effects is the best to use. The first bottle is guaranteed to burn us or your eugiat gives back that trust. Mrs. Hazel Waters spent last Wednesday in Lawrence, Kansas, visiting relatives. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms. One of the best locatons in the city, 113 W. Tenth street, 4484 black. Mrs. Geo. D. Ralmey, who has been visiting relatives and friends at Great Bend during the holidays, returned one day this week. Wilson sells coal cheap. Better stock up before it gets cold and the price advances. Call 3642 and all orders will receive prompt attention. Messrs John Lowry, W. D. Harrison and John Simms, students in the Kansas University, were in Topeka one day last week and spent a few hours at the state house. After partaking of a delicious supper at the home of the Misses Payne, they proceeded to the home of the Misses Troupe and spent a glorious evening. The honorable gentlemen arrived home Saturday morning. Mr. Wesley Page, the successful farmer and stock grower, of Wabauasee county, was in the city this week en route from Wichita, where he attended the Kansas Live Stock Association. He and Mr. Robert Woods of Strong City, are the only colored men belonging to the association. This association constitutes all the live stock men in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma. Mr. Page is the father of Mr. Emmett Page, who was a clerk in the State Bank Commissioner's office several years ago. At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florence Crittenton Mission (colored) Rev David L. Williams, the blind Evangelist was elected solicitor. He is at this time the only person except Mrs. Malone, who is authorized to solicit funds for the Mission. At the same meeting, Rev. Ross of Brown Chapel and Rev. Terrell of Mt. Olive church were added to the Auditing Committee. Miss Ida Taylor entertained in honor of her sister, Miss Allie Taylor, R. N.' of Kansas City, Kansas, at the comfortable home of their uncle, Mr. J. H. B. Taylor, 928 college avenue. The decorations were pretty and appropriate. Ten guests enjoyed Miss Tayor's hospitality. Whist, music and conversation were the order of the afternoon. A palatable menu was served and keenly quished. Miss Allie Taylor is a registered nurse, graduating several years ago from Douglas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas and she has made good. At present Miss Taylor is taking care of her sister, Mrs. H. I. Monroe, who has been seriously ill for several weeks. C. A. Whitney Real Estate, Loans, Insurance, Rentals. PHONE 1422. Agency Southern Surety Sick and Accident Ins. Co. of St. Louis, Mo. 832 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KAS. "The Old Reliable!" Mrs. McClelland. 113 WEST TENTH STREET. Phone 4484 Black. Uncared for Hair cannot be beautiful. There is no part of the human makeup so revengeful as the hair it cries out "Look at me; care for me or I will disgrace you. Treat me with consideration and I will be a glory to you." No matter how short the hair may be it can be made long by using McClelland's Hair, Grower Price Twenty-Sve Cents. Scalp Treatment Free. Hair Straightening 25c Hair Shampoo 25c Sale on Hair Goods—Any Switch 39c Special attention to out-of-town orders. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. (Rev. J. M. Brown Pastor.) (By the Staff.) Resolution of Sympathy for Dr. B. FWatson and Family by Saint John A. M. E. Church. Topeka, Kss., Jan. 17, 1915. Whereas; The sad intelligence has come to the members of Saint John A. M. E. church and friends of Topeka, of the death of Mrs. Rev. B. B. F. Watson, esteemed wife of Dr. Watson, secretary of our Church Extension Department, located at Washington, D. C. and Whereas; Dr. Watson was for a number of years our much respected pastor and presiding elder—himself and family move than endearing themselves to all the peope, and Whereas; The death of Mrs. Watson is so deeply deplored by all; therefore be it. Resolved; That we, the members of St. John church and citizens of Topeka, do most heartily sympathize with Dr. Watson and daughter in this their sad hour of sorest bereavement, and assure them that their loss we also keenly feel as ours. And, while we bow with them in humble submission to Him who suffereth all things for the best, with much reluctance we part forever on earth with the loving companionship of this sweet and tender character. Resolved; That we shall prayerfully commend Dr. Watson and family to the great heavenly Father of $ u_{8} $ all, who so loved $ u_{8} $ a $ _{8} $ to give His Son, who has said, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."—Matt. 11:28. Resolved; That a copy of these resolutions be published in The Topeka Plaindealer and a copy sent to Dr. Watson, 1535 14th street N. W., Washington, D. C. (Signed) Committee on Behalf of Saint John's A. M. E. Church, Topeka, Kansas. J. M. BROWN, Pastor. ASHBURY M. E. CHURCH. (Rev. Walton Brown. Pastor). 837 N. Van Buren St. Asbury has taken the lead on the Temperance question of our churches of the city. Mr. G. B. Turpin, a leading layman has from time to time in his strong addresses made forcible this great question. Asbury maintains a strong temperance organization. Mrs. M. H Turpin, 841 N. Tyler street entertained both the W. H. M and the Ladies Aid societies, serving luncheon at the Ladies Aid society. At the Lincoln Birth Day Banquet Feb. 12th the ladies who have gentlemen escorts will be admitted free. You want to be present and hear about Lincoln on that evening. Pastor Brown for a change is doing some writing without his typewriter. He says it is the first time he has done any writing with his hand for nearly six years. He does not like the change. Class number six took the banner Monday evening at the Leaders and Stewards Meeting Monday evening. Mrs. N. Mitchell is leader of this class. Rev. Brown is of the opinion that the word "stimulate" is better to use in church work than the word "revive." He says it is more modern. The people in the church need to be stimulated and encouraged. Joshua used the words "strong and courageous" to Israel. He says the world needs more encouragement than it is getting and more especially the church. Misses Mary and Vastl Haynes, two of the active, young ladies of Asbury Sunday school graduated from the Eighth grade of the McKinley public school Friday. A Welcome Church! A Friendly Church! Timely Topics—The pastor de livered two powerful sermons last Sunday. The Stewardly and Trustees are getting things ready for the annual conference which will meet in Coffeyville the last of March. Mrs. Vennie Fisher, 1412 N. Jack son street entertained the Ladies. Ald Society Friday afternoon. As is Mrs. Fisher's custom, she made it pleasant for the ladies. The Womans' Home Missionary society held a profitable meeting. Mr. R. J. Norman, one of the trustees of Asbury, met with an accident a few days ago by injuring two or three of his ribs. The Lincoln Birthday promises to be a big affair at Asbury. There will be a banquet held on that evening under the auspices of the Steward's Board. Miss Grace Turpin is again at her MAN AGAINST MAN TIFTEEN WEEKS UNIVERSAL THIRTY REELS post as secretary of the Sunday school. Several visitors worshiped with us last Sunday. Visitors always have a hearty welcome at Asbury. The Parent-Teachers Association of McKinloy school will have its next meeting Friday, Feb. 5. A very appropriate programme for the occasion has been prepared and we wish to have all the parents and friends attend.—Mrs. J. Walker, president. BROWN CHAPEL NOTES. (Rev. R. B. Ross, Pastor.) Sunday service was well attended all day. Sunday school began on time and every one seemingly was greatly interested in the lesson for well we can say it was a good lesson indeed. Promptly at 11 a.m selection by choir; prayer by pastor; scripture leeson, John 15-1-10 lead by Rev. A. Demoss; sermon by pastor, subject, "Personal Cleanliness;" text, Mark 1-40 He showed us the necessity of a thoroughly cleansing before God and the great need of so doing. The Junior Endeaver at 3 p. m. conducted by Miss Louise Dupree, A. C. E. L. met as usual with the president in the chair. Lesson was led by J. S. Chiles. He made clear our minds some of the leading character of the Bible and showed us where we could be leading characters among men and women of today by trusting in God as our leader and guide. Mr. H. P. Ewing of Kansas City Kas was introduced to the society and made a few timely remarks which were very touching. Evening service was well attended Rev. Jennings delivered us a grand sermon, using as a subject, "Repentance" which was very touching and to the point. Don't forget that Feb. 7th will be our second quarterly meeting. Our presling elder, H. W. King will be with us throughout the meeting. Rev. Smith, pastor of Lane chapel will preach at 3 o'clock. Come ye and hear this great gospel preacher. We will have a message for you. We pray this will be a meeting long to be remembered. Remember, you are invited to be with us. We are glad to note that Mrs. Cora Chiles is much improved in health. Prof. H. T. Kealing, president of Western University was in the city last Saturady on business and was the guest of Rev. Ross at luncheon (Revival service is still being conducted. We are meeting with great success. Already one convert. We are glad to hear that Rev. W. W. Russell is meeting with good success in his evangelistical work. We are glad to know that night school will open at Washington school Monday night, Feb. 1st which means next Monday night. We trust to see a full enrollment. State House Notes. The present session of the Kansas Legislature has been somewhat liberal in the distribution of places of employment of the colored people. Twenty-six men and women have been given positions as follows: Senator—W M. Maxwell 38th district, Jetmore, head janitor; Jas. R. Taylor, 25th district, El Dorado; W. W. Keller, 3rd district, Athens City; W. J. Gordon, 2nd district, Atchison, janitors. A J. Rolinson, 35th district, G. Bend, head attendant cloak room; Mason White, 7th district, Anthony, assistant. Guards W. M. Boone, 4th district, Kansas City; P. C. Thomas, 15th district gripped in bloody combat!!! Alone in the hot deadly wastes of the desert. Certain death facing the one who lost. One fought for a "woman" who must be bought for gold. The other for his own little child. One is Willerson—the other is Gallory. It forecasted fifteen years of mighty struggling against fate—against misery—against human suffering. And the Combat? Who Won It? You can see it all in the thrilling MASTER KEY serial at the Beginning Wednesday, February 17th, and running every Wednesday thereafter. Coming to The Apex! Mon. and Tues., Feb. 8-9 THE A rip roaring comedy produced entirely by colored people and featuring Big George Bell, 7 ft., 9 in. tall, largest colored man on earth. Topeka; Miss Susie Russell, 17th district, Topeka. House: Samuel Walker and Noah Mansfield, Wyandotte county; A. G. Magan, Paul Jones and John Simms, Shawnee county; Albert Morton of Atchison county; Edward Cooper and Jacob Falls, Douglas county; Frank Level of Chase county; Alexander Miller and Geo. W. Jackson, Leavenworth county; Mrs. Ada Barton Coulter, Sedgwick county; Mrs. J. B. Karuthers, Wabunsee county; Mrs. Mary Smith, Cherokee county; Stephen Burney, Ford county; L. S. Sparkman, Crawford county; Ellis Hunt, Saline county. Mr. Jas. R. Taylor has the honor of being the first colored man that has ever landed a legislative position from the 25th district. Mr. W. M. Maxwell took dinner last Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. Wm. Bradshaw. FOR SWEET CHARITY! We are pleased to announce that an organization has been perfected by some of Topeka's progressive ladies for the purpose of looking after individual charity cases and will give entertainments, etc., to raise funds to look after those who are in need. This is something that has been long needed in Topeka. The other race has an organization which looks after individual people who need aid and they have a home known as the "Engleside" which takes care of a number of old women. This organization among our women will be known as the Alpha Assisi Circle. The circle met at the home of Mrs. John Odell last Tuesday and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Paul Jones, president; Mrs. Wm. Allen Alexander, vice president; Mrs. T. P. Martin, secretary-truasurer; Mrs. Jno. H. assistant secretary. The others of the circle are Mrs. J. M. Wright Mrs. Isaiah Llsemby, and Mrs. B. Alexander. The first charity ball will given Wednesday evening, Feb. 10th, at Metropolitan hall and we hope everyone will buy a ticket for the occasion whether they attend or not, $a_5$ this is for a good cause and inese ladies are to be complimented upon entering this great task and looking out for the poor. FOR SALE—A good four room house equipped with city water. Fifty-feet foot front by 200 feet deep; good barn and two good out buildings for $1100; $100 down and balance on payments. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer Jan. 22, 1915.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Kansas. Bertha Calbert, Plaintiff, vs. No. 29218. Charles M. Calbert, Defendant. State of Kansas to Charles M. Calbert; Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of the State of Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, for an absolute divorce, and that you be barred from any interest, right or title in or to Lot No. 445 and the North half of Lot 447 on Madison Street, in Shawnee Place Addition to the City of Topeka, Kansas, and that unless you answer the said petition or otherwise plead herein, on or before the 5th day of March, 1915, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you in accordance with the prayer in said petition contained. T. D. HUMPHREYS. (Attest) Attorney for Plaintiff C. W. Bower, Clefk of District (Seal) Court. "CHIEF SAM" REACHES AFRICA. The steamship Liberia which sailed from Galveston last October with Chief Alfred C. Saim and a number of followers in the "Back to Africa" movement among the colored people of Texas and Oklahoma, has arrived at Salt Pond, Gold Coast of Africa. 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Kansas City, Missouri of Gold Now Gold very selected, thor- churned makes ever, always pure. turns in patented serve all its good- er for Vavor. o., Topeka, Kas. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. Rev. M. S. Jones, pastor of the Second Baptist church, will soon be released from the smallpox quarantine, which has held him away from his pastorate for some time. His members, no doubt, will be glad to have him with them again. Presiding Elder A. H. Brooks of the A. M. E. church held quarterly conference Saturday night of last week and quarterly meeting on last Sunday. He preached three able sermons Sunday, and Monday night he delivered the message to an apreciative audience at the Ebenezer Baptist church, the pastor of which, Rev. Henderson, and the Fantroy family, are old acquaintances of the Rev. Mr. Brooks. Mrs. Nettie Houchins having recently recovered from a serious spell of sickness, has developed into a gigantic soldier for Christ. Miss Vernon Carter, who has been quite sick, is convalescent. Mrs. M. J. Adams, who is a valiant hearted Christian scientist, is healing the sick, clensing the leprosy, curing consumption and in general is baffling the physicians, and says that she is going to move onward and upward to the mark of the high calling until she is able to raise the dead. She has more calls, both far and near, than she can answer. Charles Adams has bought him another motorcycle, upon which he carries the mail. He said of his first one: "The more you use it the better it is," so he used it up. Mr. Robert Pennington greets everyone with a smile and is very courteous. No doubt he and Uncle Sam are proud of one another and we are justly proud to see our young men aspire to such lucrative positions. Mrs. T. L. McGee is on the sick list but is now on the road to recovery under the electric treatment of Dr. M. J. Adams. The Masonic recruiting officers are teaching some new comers how to ride the "goat." They are building up quite a strong lodge. The K. of P. lodge is also taking on new life and Deputy Grand Chancellor N. J. Stokes installed a fine corps of officers during his recent visit here. All of our pupils in the High school and most of those in grade school have passel the recent examinations. Mr. Charles R. Price delivered a splendid temperance lecture recently before the Forum, while the pastor of the A. M. E. church carried off the banner as the best speller. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. Rev. H. H. Prentice was installed as pastor of the St. John Baptist church last Sunday and the installation sermon was preached by the Rev. S. A. Williams of Pittsburg at 11 o'clock a. m., from the text Acts 11:23, subject: "Leaders Must Have a Fixed Purpose to Success." Rev. J. T. Elias preached at 3 p. m., and many good papers were read and a fine vocal solo was sung. Deacon A. John-on delivered the charge to the pastor and the charge to the church was delivered by Prof. W. T. King. The welcome address was delivered by Mrs. Lora Banks. Many visitors were present from Pittsburg. The new pastor preached at 8 p. m. on the subject: "Run This Race With Patience That Is Set Before Us." The house of Mr. Rich Bluitt was dynamited Monday night, but as he nor his wife were at home at the time they escaped death, for the part of the house where they slept was literally blown to pieces. The barber shop of Mr. Robert Fields was destroyed by fire Monday night. The fire was first noticed by Mrs. Ella Young about 9 o'clock and it is believed to be of incendiary origin, and had it not been for the early hour the entire building, including a boarding house, would no doubt have been destroyed. There is a certain young man who quite frequently visits this city and there is a young lady always in the best of good humor and wreathed in smiles at his appearance and the wedding bells are expected to ring in the very near future. Mrs. B. F. Crowder of Cherokee was in the city Monday on business. Mrs. W. J. Banks went to Rally Monday. Mrs. W. F. King went to Pittsburg Tuesday. OAK MILLS. KANSAS. About thirty young boys and girls spent a very enjoyable evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Buchanan. The evening was spent in games and music. At a late hour a four course luncheon and ice were served. All present declare that a pleasant time was had. Mr. Eugene L. Bell met with the . The Imperial Barber Shop 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 Subscriptions and Circuits When in Wichita Visit Landrum and Hickerson's Cafe When in Wichita Visit Landrum and Hickerson's Cafe misfortune of getting his foot cut while chopping wood. The wound is quite serious. James Richardson who has been indisposed is up and around again. Miss Grace Ingram and Mrs. Wallingford returned Saturday from a trip to Atchison, where they spent the week with their sister, Mrs. Ida Downing and friends. Mr. Lincoln and John Buchanan shipped a car load of wheat Wednesday. The Ingram Bros., had their wood sawed last week. Mr. Lincoln Buchanan has an electric headlight for his buggy. OSAWATOMIE, KANSAS. Miss Ruth Holmes, of Olathe, spent Sunday and Monday in the city visiting her father, Rev. James Holmes and while here stopped with Mrs. Majors. Monday night the residence of Mr. Tom Martin was destroyed by fire. The cause of the fire is not known. Rev. Holmes and Rev. H. M. Davis have closed a very successful revival meeting at the A. M. E. church with a few additions to the church. On Monday evening Mrs. W. B. Majors delightfully entertained Miss Ruth Holmes of Olathe. The evening was spent in conversation, games and music. Miss Holmes received the prize, a beautiful bouquet of lilies, cornations and ferns while Mrs. Vann received the consolation prize, a chocolate cup and saucer. Ice cream and cake were served. The guests departed at a late hour declaring Mrs. Majors an ideal hostess. Miss Maggie Dryden drove Miss Holmes out to the State Hospital Monday. Miss Blanche Stanley, who for the past half year has been residing in Kansas City is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mollie Stanley and sisters. Rev. Jordan of Coffeyville, is conducting a revival meeting at the Baptist church. Mrs. Susan Linville is much improved at this writing. The Household of Ruth held their meeting Tuesday morning as usual. We are glad to say already this organization is a credit to the city. The members and friends of the A. M. E. church surprised their pastor, Rev. Holmes with an old time pound party Monday night. Much valuable things were given him. The pastor was delighted and hopes this will not be the last pound party. Mrs. H. M. Davis, of Paola, Sundayed with her husband, Rev. Davis and friend, Mrs. John Stutley, Mr. John Stulley is on the sick list. Mrs. Anna Draper's daughter and husband are visiting with her for a few weeks. Mrs. Isaac Dryden is still on the sick list. The Plaindealer contains more news of the race than any paper in the West. Why not subscribe and pay for it? ATCHISON, KANSAS. Rev. H, W. White, of Topka will preach the second Sunday in February at the old Christian church on Kansas between Tenth and Eleventh. Mr. Samuel Long is on the sick liq. He is the husband of Mrs. Clara Venters Long. Mr. Eudell Wilson, son of Rev. J. W. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson is well and able to be up and go out among the boys. Mrs. Annie Allen is on the road to recovery, who has been sick with rheumatism. Mr. Elijah Irving, jt., who was arrested sometime ago for cutting his wife in the face was found guilty but the case was appealed. We will know in a few days whether a new trial will be granted. Mr. Virgil Bayless, one of our best intelligent young men of this city, was attacked Saturday night, Jan. 24 by an unknown white man. Mr. Bayless was performing his duties as house man at the Frank Harrison residence. This makes the second time that this has happened to a col- ored resident. It seems that they don't intend for Negroes to work at that place. Mr. Fred Smith is laid up from an attack a few weeks ago in the same place. Mr. Bayless suffered very much with hemorrage. Application has been made to the court to have the rights of majority conferred upon Mr. Lloyd Kerford, son of the late Mr. George Kerford, deceased. Mr. Milton Stevenson, an aged man was found dead in bed Monday Jan. 25 at 803 M street, where he lived with his daughter, Mrs. Amelia Shaw and son-in-law, Mr. Charley Shaw. Mr. Stevenson was past 75 years old and has been in failing health for five years. When Mrs. Shaw went to call him at 5:30 Monday morning on the above date, he was dead, Dr. Caldwell was called and said Death was due to heart trouble. Mr. Stevenson had been living in Atchison for over forty years. He was born in Kentucky. Three daughters survive him. They are Mrs. Amelia Shaw, of Atchison; Mrs. Emma Rogers and Mrs. Mary Thornton of Kansas City. J.H. Tschudy Hardy 2300 BROADWAY, KANE Large Stock. Highest C Everything in the Hard Two Long Distance Bell 827 Grand— SHAMPOO DRIER MEN CO A BEAUTIFUL READ OF DAIR IS A LAD have it if she will use the Blade. The Magic will straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also o not injure the hair, because it is never heated direc is heated on our Alcohol Hunter, or any other he Best on the market. Price per box, 80c. Alcohol will be for liters MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY Stonestreet Undertakers and Dady Hardwood H BADWAY, KANSAS CITY Highest Grader. 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Pressing Oil, $1.25 per box. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. On Saturday afternoon Jan. 17, Miss Ida Andrews very delightfully entertained the L. H. club at her residence, 300 State street. The afternoon was spent in beautiful needle work, pleasant conversation, music and a guessing context, the prize being awarded to Miss Doris Cooper. Lovely refreshments were served to the visitors who were: Mrs. Dr. Harris, Miss Mabelle Andrews, Miss Gracia Corneal, Miss Marie Andrews and members. The most royal function of the season was held at 624 Cherry street when Mrs. Nellie Edmondson acted in the capacity of a most excellent hostess, to the W. M. and L. club being assisted by two charming ladies her niece, Mrs. Wilburn Barker and Miss Bertha Whitlock. Twenty-five ladies enjoyed the hospitality of the hostess. In the "song" contest conducted by Mrs. Stella Barker, Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett won first favor, Mrs. Dr. Clark, second. In the "penny" contest conducted by Miss Bertha Whitlock, Mrs. Dr. Clark won first prize and Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett second. In the "Bible" contest conducted by Mrs. Edmondson, Mrs. Delia A. Smith won the first prize, but graciously bestowed it upon Mrs. Rev. Young, who was a visitor and also a close contestant. Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett also won honor for the best quotation, and Mrs. B. B. Cooper second best. Mrs. Delia A. Smith received a second prize on Bable contest. Mrs. Lucy Williams scored the highest mark on answering questions on the author's life. Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Clark and others deserve special mention for excellent work. A delicious, hot, appetizing three course lunchon was served to visitors, viz: Mesdame, Lon Vickers, Harrison Thomason, Edward Perry, Ott Penn, Rev. W. M. Young, Henry Bedell, Calvin Hogan and members. Mrs. Lon Vickers, a visitor will entertain complimentary to the Womans' Musics and Literary club, the first Friday in February. 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O. money order for $1.25 and receive them by parcel post prepaid, or write for literature and information to Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century HAIR PREPARATIONS CO. 1806 E. 24th St. Dept. J. Kansas City, Mo. is B. Cooper spent a most pleasant afternoon with her L. H. club. A pleasant feature from the regular routine of business was an interesting contest resulting in favor of Miss Marie W. Andrews, first prize; Miss Edwina H. Smith, second prize. After partaking of refreshments, they all dispersed to meet with Miss Geneva. Vickers Saturday afternoon, January 30. Mrs. Bell Houston, who succumbed to injuries received in an automobile accident in Kansas City, was brought here by her sister, Mrs. Jane Brewer, from whose residence the funeral was held conducted by Rev. J. M. Harris. Beautiful floral offerings covered the casket and surroundings evincing the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Mrs. Abbie Shobe, after a lingering illness passed to the great beyond Friday evening, January 22d. The services were held at the A. M. E. church, the Rev. T. A. Harvey delivering the sermon. The services were under the auspices of Queen City Court No. 64, of which the deceased was a member. After performing the beautiful burial rite of the order, the remains of Sister Shobe was mournfully and tenderly laid to rest in Hazelwood cemetery. Mrs. Shobe was also a member of Euclid Chapter, O. E. S. The deceased was loved and respected by all who knew her. The floral tribute were beautiful. Sister Abbie Shobe leaves a daughter, a mother, a sister, a brother, a nephew and other relatives to mourn her and demise. A very important and interesting Parent-Teachers meeting was held at Lincoln High school Tuesday afternoon. Much good is hoped to result from these meetings and the President Mrs. Priscilla Bruce urges a large attendance for the next meeting as room No. 2 under the direction of the teacher, Miss Edyth M. Young will render an interesting program and other feature of the afternoon will be interesting and enjoyable. Friday afternoon at 624 Cherry street at the residence of his sister Mrs. Stella Barker, Mr. Harry Dean One jar Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Grower One box Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pressing Oil And one bottle Madam P. M. Dabney's TESTIMONIAL "With the use of Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth, Century Hair Preparations my hair has grown four inches in six months. I would not be without them." Mrs. Henderson, 1721 Forest Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo is the best cleaner for the washing of the heads of colored people. It contains no astringents or other ingredients harmful to the scalp. 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Mrs. Nellie EJmondson and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Barker spent a most delightful day Monday January 25 at the rural home of Mrs. Barker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Dean. It was a pleasant surprise to the home folks. An excellent dinner was greatly enjoyed. Mr. T. W. Lennox, of Texas, spent the Christmas holidays with his mother, Mrs. Mary F. Lennox of St. Louis. Mr. Edward H. S. Boatner gave two very successful and interesting programs in the city recently. Miss Emma Dahney, who for the past three years has been chief bookkeeper for Hardrick Bros., departed FREE FREE FREE Beautiful fashion book for coor- adies, showing all latest, styles of hair. We are the largest impo tion and manufacturers of this style which is sold by us at prices lower than any dealer, and also guarantee to be of the best quality and an washing and combing. Hair sold by the pound, also hair nets and toilet articles. Lowest prices. If not sat laffled, money returned. AGENTS WANT! D. Send 2 cent stamp for book. Humania Hair Co., DEPT. F. 23 Duane Street, New York. Lew made many warm friends among young and old who regret to see her leave. One gentleman in particular deserves special sympathy. The revival meetings which were being conducted at the A. M. E. church netted thirteen converts. Rev. Geo. W. Allen, pastor is a live wire and has made good. Dr. W. H. Peck of the Kansas City district held quarterly meeting at the church on the 24th, and the financial report for the quarter showed $3394.48. ELDWOOD, KANSAS Elwood is waking up once more, thanks to the pastorial influence of Rev. H. H. Dent, of the A. M. E. church, who believes in doing things, and inspiring others by his untiring efforts, broad-arteries and unfalling good humour to "follow suit" and is constantly enshrining in our hearts ideas that are pure and lofty. The Ladies' Sewing circle of the A. M. E. church entertained Saturday night at the U. B. P. hall with a chitterling supper and pie eating contest. Mrs. James Gorman, of Effingham, who has been visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Rev. John Gorman and wife, since Christmas, has returned to her home. Mr. Allen Walker and wife, Miss Jennie Walker, Miss Leona M'Curry and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. McCurry, braved the snow storm and attended the lecture by Dr. J. E. Spirgarn, of New York, under the auspices of the local branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at the Francis Street Baptist church Tuesday evening Jan. 19th The lecture will be remembered by all who attended. Dr. Spirgarn is updoubtedly a friend to the Negro race and his lectures are very encouraging as they hold out great promise which a little effort on our part will bring to realization. The navival services which have been in session since Dec. 31st, 1914 at the A. M. E. church, were closed Thursday night, Rev. Buren, of St. Joseph, Mo., delivering the sermon which was very beneficial to many. Rev. Martin of Topeka, also helped Rev. Dent four nights during the second week, after going to Omaha, Nebr., to assist Rev. Osborne in a series of meetings. There were six conversions and a great spiritual awakening was manifested. We desire to extend our thanks and appreciation to our many friends of the Baptist church here for their attendance and spiritual help during the meeting. Miss Ethel Smith, who has been suffering with a severe cold, which prevented her regular attendance to services Sunday morning, is better and we hope to have her present with us again Surday. Miss Leona McCurry, one of the teachers at the colored school here, is thinking of leaving Elwood in the spring for parts unknown. Many are in doubt as to whether or not she will go as Miss. Mrs. H. H. Dent, whose health has been very poor for a year or more is far on the road to recovery that she is able to take an active part in her husband's work. She was reelected Sunday as teacher to the primary class. She has made many friends here in both churches, who heartily rejoice to have her with us. The choir will practice Thursday night with Miss Leona McCurry at Mrs. Ed Walker's with whom she makes her home at the present time. We are glad to see Mr. Allen Walker back in the choir. He is one of our prominent young men—a graduate of the 1914 class. He was married in December to Miss Elizabeth Hockett, of Wathena, formerly of Tennessee. His many friends wish him happiness and success. Mrs. Ira Wilkinson, who has been visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. M. A. McCurry since Christmas, will depart this week and return to her parents in White Cloud. CLAREMORE OKLAHOMA. Rev. L. E. Nelson passed through the city Friday en route to Chelsea. Mrs. Darry Pratt was hostess to the Ladies Home Mission club of the A. M. E. church Thursday afternoon. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Pratt's mother, of Texas was the club's guest. Mr. Nathan Booker is still on the sick list. Prof. West made a business (?) trip to Oklahoma City Saturday. Rev. B. J Nelson spent last week in Muskogee assisting Rev. G H Burton in a retreat meeting. Mrs. Mariah Pintt entertained the Baptist Home Mission sisters Monday. Miss Larry's Clarget, of Coffeyville, Kanees, and Mrs. G. H. Hubbart, of Lightning Creek, were guests of Mrs. John Leals the past week. M. Al Watson, our efficient clothes cleaner and taylor, is doing a rushing business at the old stand. Miss Mabel Vaughan made her usual trip to Tulsa Sat. She is studying violin there and hopes to become a proficient with the violin as with the piano. We wish her much success. Mr. Harry O. Abbott, who had been in Claremore visiting an old friend, left Monday night for his home in Toneka, Kansas. The Christian Endeavor League of the A. M. E. church renders an excellent program every Sunday evening. Likewise the B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist church. The young folks of the city should endeavor to attend both meetings. Mrs.Lizzie Johnson is on the sick list this week. The trustees of the A. M. E. church gave an entertainment and social in the Lang hall Saturay. The affair was a financial success. The A. M. E. Home Mission club gave their pastor a storm party on Monday night. JETMORE, KANSAS. Miss Cora Bradshaw returned to Sterling after several days visit with friends and relatives. Several of the boys spent a few days in Garden City, the guests of Mr. John Brown. Miss Carrie L. Burney reports a nice time in Hutchinson with friends and relatives. Miss Mattie Lee is visiting with friends in Hutchinson. The party given in honor of Miss Cora Bradshaw was a grand success. Everyone reported a grand time. Mr. Jerry Bradshaw has been hauling wheat to Hanston for about two weeks. He has about one thousand bushels yet to sell. Mr. and Mrs. James Board entertained for a few of their friends recently. A dainty luncheon was served and enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bradshaw entertained Friday evening at 6 o'clock dinner in honor of Miss Carrie I. Burney. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and music, and at a late hour all departed declaring Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw ideal host and hostess. Mr. Joe Talfort spent a few days in Hanston, the guest of Mr. Will Gral. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. Rev. B. C. Duke preached here Sunday morning and Sunday evening. Miss Florence Stanley spent Saturday and Sunday in Topeka. Mrs. Sam Smith is on the sick list. Mrs. Shelby Oliver attended church in Paxico Sunday morning and returned on No. 12. There will be a play at the Christian church, Feb. 13. All are invited to attend. Mrs. Mary Martin who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. M. Wallace returned home Monday. Mrs. Amanda Wallace is on the sick list. DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison St. Special diseases. Phone 959. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment DR. M. L. R O S d Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office and Residence 720 Kansas Ave., Rooms 5 and 6. PHONE 1967. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 2 to 6 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1/20 Buchanan R. Residence phones: Stell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Re Joth phones 774. Res., Bell 640 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibber Drug Store, across from 11room Hotel. Calla Answered Day and Night Residence: 1536 Van Buren St. First Class Accommodations. Hut and Cold Bath DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. ```markdown ``` 832 Kansas Avenue. - Phone 3494 ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops ting of his scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long soft and beautiful. MME. M. BEARD, 510 S. 10th St. ST. JOSHIFE, MN. Phone: Office House: Office 244. 11 a. m. to 62 m. Rea. 645. 2 to 5-7 to 8:30 p.m. R. S. Whittaker, M. D. Office: 103½ E. 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WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS and want a FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON MRS. C. E. BRAXTON, 015 E. Huerfane St. COLORADO SPRINGS, --- COLR. The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. EXTENDS to the Colored People Most Hearty Welcome to Come in and Visit this You'll Receive Courteous Treatment and Find Here Large Assortments of DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES. Send Your Mall Orders to The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. WE PAY POSTAGE. Tuskegee Institute Ala., Dec. 31, 1914.—I find according to records kept by the Department of Records and Research of the Tuskegee Institute that during the year that has just passed 52 persons were put to death by mobs. Of this number 40 were colored and 3 were white. The number of persons lynched in 1914 was apparently the same as for 1913 and is the smallest number for a year since records of lynchings have been kept. Although the number of lynchings has not increased, there appears to be an increasing tendency to lynch for any cause, however fatal, and also to disregard sex. Of the 32 persons lynched in the past year only seven, or 17 per cent, two white and five colored, were charged with rape. Three of those lynched were women. One of these women was only seventeen years old, and was charged with killing a man who, it was reported, had raped her. Another of the women lynched was accused of beating a child to death; while the third woman and her husband were charged with setting fire to a barn. In the presence of these four-year-old child they were put to death. The crimes charged against the persons killed were: murder, 13; robbery and murder, 6; robbery and attempted murder, 1; suspected of murder, 1; raps, 6; attempted rape, 1; killing an officer, 5; wounding officer, 1; murderous assault, 1; biting off a man's chin, 1; accused of wounding a person, 1; killing person in quarrel, 4; heating child to death, 1; trying to tore way into woman's room, 1; stealing shoes, 1; stealing mules, 1; setting fire to a barn, 2; assisting man to escape who had wounded another, 1; being found under a house, 1. I find that lynchings occurred during the year in fifteen states as follows: Alabama, 2; Arkansas, 1; Florida, 4; Georgia, 2; Louisiana, 12; Mississippi, 12; Missouri, 1; New Mexico, 1; North Carolina, 1; Oklahoma, 1; Oregon, 1; South Carolina, 4; Tennessee, 1; Texas, 6. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. The record of lynching for the year in detail is as follows: January. 2. David Lee, colored, wounding of four white resisting arrest, Jefferson, Texas. 11.—Lawls Peck and unnamed companion, colored for murderous assault on white man who testified against them. Mulberry, Florida. 27.—James Wilson, colored, murdered white woman, Wendell, North Carolina. February. 16.—Johnson McInturk, colored, accused of wounding a wealthy saw mill owner, Love, Mississippi. 24.—Samuel Petty, colored, killing a deputy sheriff, burned at stake, Leeland, Mississippi. —Morgan, colored, murderous assault on sheriff, Alpine, Texas. 17.—Dallas Shields, colored, killing constable, Payette, Mo. 21.—Charles Young, colored, changed with rape, Chanton, Alabama. 22.—Umamel colored man, accused of murder, Verness, Mississippi. 23.—Allen Turner, colored, for wounding a white farmer with a hoe, Wynn Parish, Louisiana. 24.—Maine Nott, colored, seventeen years old, accused of murder, said to have been assaulted by man whom she killed, Wagoner, Oklahoma. 25.—Adolfo Padilla, white, wite mun der, Santa Fe, New Mexico. William Williams, colored, wounding a white man, Franklin, Texas. May. 7. Charles Jones, colored, suspected of having stolen some shoes from a store, Groveston, Georgia. 12. Edward Hamilton, colored, accused of assaulting a ten year old girl, Shreveport, Louisiana. 18. James Woodsman, colored, accused of trying to force his way into a woman's room in a hotel, Goodnille, Florida. June. 6. William Robinson, colored, killing a planter in a quarrel, Navasota Texas. 28. Jennie Collins, colored, charged with assisting a colored man to escape why had wounded a white person, Shaw Mississippi. 29. James Robinson, colored, accused of being implicated in a murder, Rob insouville, Mississippi. 30. John Smith, colored, charged with robbery and attempted murder, Louisville, Mississippi. July. colored killing Town Marshall, Nidell, Louisiana. 12.—Ileisa Carson, colored, accused of beating a child to death, Elloree, South Carolina. 16.—James Bailey, colored, accused of theft of three mules, Lake Orrinorant, Mississippi. 17.—Unnamed man, white, attempted rape, Baker City, Oregon. villle, Touli. August. 1. Crockett Williams, colored, charged with murder, Fufaula, Oklahoma. 2. Henry Holmes, colored, accused of robbing store and killing proprietor, Monroe, Louisiana. 3. Preston Griffin and Chapter Hall colored, charged with complicity in robbing a store and killing the proprietor, Monroe, Louisiana. 4. Unnamed colored man, suspected of killing white foreman of a logging campafter quarrel over a game of cards, Monroe, Louisiana. 20.—Nathan Brown, colored, murder, Rochelle, Georgia. October. 14.—Joseph Durfee, colored, murder in 1813 for which he had been sentenced to be hanged, but had been respited for thirty days, Angellton, Texas. 25.—Mayaho Miller, colored, eighteen years old, attempted rape, Aberdeen, Mississippi. 3. Thomas Burns, colored, alleged murderous assault, Haitiando, Mississippi. 4. James Henry, colored, shooting a white man in a squarrel, Hatvey, North Dakota. 12 - John Evans, colored, charged with murder, St. Petersburg, Florida. 24 - Dillard Wilson, colored, suspected of murder, Sulloh, South Carolina. 26 - Frederick and Jane Sullivan, colored, accused of setting fire to a bait, Put to death in presence of their four year old child, Bylalia, Mississippi, December. 2. John Lewis and Montague Duden, colored, charged with robbing a store and killing the proprietor, Sylvester, Louisiana. 3. William Green, colored, found under a house where he had gone he said to steal chickens, Coward, South Carolina. 4. Watkins Lewis, colored, accused of complicity in robbing stone and killing the proprietor, Burned at stake, Sylvester Louisiana. 5. Charles Washington and David Honderson, colored, accused of murder, Morgan sport Louisiana. 6. Allen Seymour, colored, charged with rape, South Carolina. 18. William Jones, colored, attempted type, Port Deposit, Alabama. 21. Charles Williams, colored, for bating off the clam of a plantation manager, Raleville, Mississippi. 23. Cinnamal Mexican, said to have lean the slayer of the Jailer, Oakville, Texas. "Old Fashion Sour Mash Whiskey" BOTTLED IN BOND—SOLD NOW DIRECT TO YOU AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICE. Think of it, 4 full quarts of genuine "Old Fashion Sour Mash Whiskey" bottled in bond for only YE OLD STYLE Old Fashion SOUTH MASH Whiskey Made in Dorset, England $3.25 express prepaid. The little green government stamp is a guarantee for purity, age and full measure. It isn't safe to buy any other whiskey. Order immediately. Remember "Old Fashion," the whiskey with the velvet taste for family and medical use. A free whiskey glass and cork-screw. 1625 W. Ninth St. KANSAS CITY. —: MISSOURI Konantz Undertaking 15 Wall St. FT. SCOTT. KAS Miss Edna Greene, Graduate Stenographer I make a specialty of copying legal documents, sermons, essays, etc. I also take dictation and will be pleased to serve the public at any time. I can be found daily at The Plaindealer office, and if you cannot call, phone 3300, and I will give your wants prompt attention. No manuscript too difficult for me to handle, no job too small or too large to resolve careful attention. He tilled the soil so well that he Just made it pay—that little farm. —Charles H. Melors in American Agriculturist. --- TYING UP A FLEECE. Directions For the Proper Care of the Wool Grower's Crop. First, all the tag locks must be removed, whether they be dung or grease and dirt, writes W. C. Coffey of the Illinois station, describing the proper way to tie up a fleece; second, the fleece should be carefully rolled up by hand (not in wool box), with no ends or stray locks protruding and with the flesh side out; third, the fleece should be tied with a hard, glazed twine, not larger than one-eighth inch in diameter. In tying the ends of the twine especial care should be taken to make a firm, hard knot that will not slip. Tag locks are not so common that their presence in fleeces from farm flocks is the rule rather than an exception. The total effect of leaving them on fleeces is bad. It puts our wools in bad standing with wool houses and manufacturers. Long continued, it has led to the only logical result—namely, discrimination in price against our wools. Careful rolling, with the flesh side out and no ends or stray locks showing, adds greatly to the appearance of the fleece. It also prevents mixing the wool from different fleeces, and, by the wa), each fleece should be tied to itself. In the wool warehouse it is a pretty sight to see the heaps of graded wool faced with a tier of carefully rolled and tied fleeces. GOOD FOR THE GRUNTERS. This Handy Swill Barrel Doesn't Need Much Material or Labor. A very handy swill barrel for feeding a lot of hogs when they come crowding around the trough is made as follows, says the Iowa Homestead, from which article and illustration are reproduced. The barrel A is set on a small platform immediately above a trough, B, next to the hydrant D, which has a goose neck so that water can be drawn into the barrel directly from the hydrant. In the center of the bottom of the barrel is bored a two inch auger hole which is kept closed by means of a plug, C, the handle of which is HANDY BWILL PEFDER. made of an old broom handle and long enough to reach to the top of the bar- rel. Swill is made of ground feed, and when it is desirable to feed the hogs all the operator has to do is to stir the swill and pull the plug, and the swill runs out into the trough without any trouble. When enough has run out the plug may be returned to its place, and in this way there is no spilling or handling of swill. The trough may be of any convenient length. Spring Culture of Wheat Harrowing wheat in the spring is a practice that is receiving considerable attention of late years. Where the ground is computed hard from beating rains of early spring, followed by rath or dry weather, the harrowing of wheat with a drag harrow is good practice. So far experiments have shown at the Missouri station, however, the harrowing of wheat is not always sufficiently beneficial to pay for the work, although where one harrows in clover seed at the same time the practice is usually a paying one. Where the wheat is badly "heaved" the use of a heavy roller in the early spring is a good practice. All depends, however, upon the extent of the "heaving" Kill the Rats and Save Chicks. In answer to a subscriber who complains of rats getting away with his young chicks and requesting a remedy for exterminating the rodents, a correspondent of the Kunming City Farmer says that if powdered sulphur and caye pine pepper are scattered around the rat holes the vermin will disappear. Another remedy is to scatter powdered lye around their holes. The lye will stick to the rat's feet. He commences to lick them, which causes death. Why Rely on Corn? In sections where corn has not provided a success it is folly to rely upon corn. In such sections there are crops which do succeed, and it is the part of intelligence to plant them. Kaffir, mil and other crops, grow and do well where corn fails. Then why rely on corn?—Farm and Ranch. WILSON CASH COAL CO. A man who could invest a quarter and get back a dollar and a half would think he had struck a good thing. That is about what a farmer can do in the handling of manure. Sweep it away, care, worth of acid photos added to the stable, manure will return 150 cents' worth of crops. The Ohio experiment station has proved it, many farmers have found it to be so, and yet most of us fail to invest the quarter or make the worse mistake of failing to care for the manure at all—National Stockman and Farmer. --- POUR SPUD CROPS A YEAR. Spanard's Methods May Be Good For Others to imitate. From Spain comes the report of a spanard who grew four crops of potatoes on the same land in twelve months. The potatoes were grown under ordinary conditions, and the ground was fertilized with horse manure. First crop. Scotch seed potatoes, planted Aug. 22 and dug Nov. 6, 1011, fair size, firm and good quality; second crop, Scotch seed potatoes, planted Nov. 9, 1011, and dug Feb. 10, 1012, fair size and very good quality; third crop, Scotch seed potatoes, planted Feb. 21 and dug May 19, 1012, large size and much better than those of preceding crops; fourth crop, Spanish seed potatoes, planted May 22 and dug Aug. 10, 1012, poor yield and potatoes small. The grower attributes the poor quality of the last crop to inferior seed, lack of water for irrigation and to several very hot winds that prevailed in July, but, as in other years, the crop of this same period has been a good one, the low yield of 1012 does not detract from the feasibility of the plan.—Rural New Yorker. FOES OF THE ROSEBUD. Get After the Fly and the Blug if You Want to Save Your Flowers. To destroy the green fly, colonies of which congregate on the young growth of the rosebushes and suck the juices of the plant, and other insect pests, we spray the bushes with tobacco dust after wetting them so the dust will adhere. We have also found fresh white hellebore dusted on the bushes a very good remedy. A after can be made by punching the cover of a baking powder can full of small holes and using the can in the same manner as a salt or pepper shaker. The rose slug, a light green worm that eats the leaves, may be controlled by applying whale oil soap, one-half pound dissolved in four gallons of water. The rose bug, a hard shell beetle that eats the leaves and blooms and greatly damages the roses, is best controlled by hand picking or knocking off on a sheet in the early morning. Rosebushes can be kept quite free of insects, however, by liberally and frequently sprinkling with tobacco dust.—Rural Life. ONE YEAR Keep the Calves "Coming." The calves must be kept "coming," whether they suck the cows or are hand fed. Skimmilk calves grow strong and thrifty if given a chance. Their milk has to be clean and enough of it. With it they need something to take the place of the cream that is gone. Corn is a good substitute. Oats help also. Ground flaxseed in the milk is fine, but it costs too much these days. For cheapness and results corn and oats crushed together or just plain corn coarsely ground and fed dry are hard to beat. Iowa Homestead. Hand or Power Spraying? Hand spraying is more expensive than power spraying. The cost varies much in different cases, depending on the efficiency of labor, convenience and other essentials, and much depends on the apparatus used. The pump should have capacity to maintain high pressure, and the nozzle must throw a fine spray. The requirements are the same for every kind of spraying--Farm Progress Handy Trench Cleaner. To a short piece of half round post securely tack on the curved side with shingle nails a sheet of heavy galvanized iron about fifteen inches long Bore a hole in the block at an angle of about forty five degrees, deep Pencil Plaindealer enough to receive a long handle. This works very satisfactorily.—Farm and Fleside. "GOING TO LAW." A conveyance of land described as running with the meanders of a nonnavigable stream gives title to the thread of the stream in the absence of a contrary intention shown by the deed.—Robinson Versus Wells, Ky., 135 B. W. 317. $1.50 In selling personal property the general rule is that where no misrepresentations are made by the seller in respect to the quality or condition of the property the purchaser buys at his own risk and cannot recover damages on account of defects or unsoundness, but where animals or articles are sold for food, the law implies a warranty, on the part of the buyer that such provisions are wholesome and it to eat, and the rule of buyers' risk does not apply. SESE —