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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. Allow me space in your valuable paper to tell you of our town. I left Topeka 14 years ago and am living in this town. I am doing well since I have been here and I have bought and paid for a 9 room modern home, which is complete in every way. I also am operating a big laundry which I am making a success of. I am the only colored person. My home was thrown open Xmas, also New Year's to my sister, Mrs. M. W. Moore and cousin, Mrs. Nannie Moragne, from Pueblo. The parlors were a dazzling some of cut flowers, potted plants, etc., and the handsomely gowned ladies who enjoyed Mrs. Powers hospitality. Truly it was the most elaborate affair ever witnessed in Greeley, Mrs. Powers simply out-done herself in making it pleasant for her guests and she was ally assisted by her friend. Many friends came and took them in their autumn, sight-seeking that part of the country, which they enjoyed. This Ames will be long remembered by Mrs. M. W. Moore and Mrs. Moragne. New Year's night, just as the New Year was about to pop in, they all assembled on her plaza and shouted were heard for miles around and then they were escorted to the dining room, where a roasted pig and other dainties were served. 615 6th St, Greeley, Colo. MRS. POWERS. 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 preached Wednesday and Thursday, two able sermons. Theme 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. Tinahcy was a guest of Miss Pillie Warder, Wednesday and Thursday. 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JONES’ CAFE, s Sanitary Rooms—Phone 467, 306 Union Street w fo a, Coffeyville, Kansay 4’ (By Deanis 8, Thompson) The present European war, 0 rather the conditions it has brough about, and which will continue t arise as it progresses, will no dob’ open Up many new avenues to Buc: cess for the American people, Ther: are many opportunities that are go- ing to present themselveg to the Ne: gro, ag well as other races, thal they should avail themselves of, be: couse they will not come again for several generations, if ever. The war stricken countries of Eu- rope will need all that can be spaced from America, for Jecades at least; American farms, factories, and all the great industries, will probally he taxed to thelr 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 secing eye, ag Uncle Jake used to already got his eyes open. The Ne- gro should also awaktn to the sit uation and grasp the oppottunitles 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 ia shipped to market there will be no color line, nor segregation, nor restrictions placed thereon, What the Negro needs to do most, is to gee to it, that he produces Just as good a horse, hog or cow as any other man, which when he does, 1 believe will go a great ways towanl lifting the burden from his shoulders, T have sald, the Negro must wake up, The Southern Commercial Con- gress, an organization of white dusi- ness men of the Southern states, are working up a sentiment in the South to bring European farmers there, when the war ghall have ended, which ig nothing more than a scheme to displace the Negro, This organiza- tion I understand, will, when it meets in Muskogee next April select a com- mittee whose sole aim will be the encouragement of Belgian and other foreign farmers to work Southem ferme. However, this proposition is a very ambiguous one, to say the very least; it 1s a settled fact that the Belgian, nor any other foreigner wilt come into the Southern states, and submit to the treatment that th Ne- gro hag undergone ir the past fifty year, If the large planters, tha state hoards of agriculture, anil the United States Department of Agriculture, had been doing the'r full duty, dur- ing all the yxars in the way of teach- ing the Nexro improve? methods of agriculture, there would be no racial problem in the South, nor would there be any d-sire to bring Euro- penn immigrants there to work the farms. The system that has been in vorue in the South, of letting plantations to Negro tenants, especially the ‘cropping on the shares” syst-on has proven a detriment to the tenant. The landholder as a rule, wa; a gtore- keeper who would give crodit to the enant until the rxt crop was har- vested; the storekeeper generally cept the accounts, and juggled them ‘o suit himself; the tenant probably ould have just enough crop to gt im a little more in debt each year, ind congequenily the soil has been}: lepleted from constant growing of otton, and the white man has be-|. ‘ome tired of the Negro. But one great drawback to the}. vreat mass of Negroes, not only in|: he South, but throughout the entire ountry, has been the liquor evil. While a great many Negroes have een successful, a great many more |! ire unseccessful because they are rying to farm, trying to sell liquor, tying to gamble, and do everytaing tse that tends to lower the moral scale of the race. “{ ); Ce COTO 1] nthe Yase'of the ‘globes iian! ” ‘Thiy will forever preclude the por sibility of the realisation of @ for -Jmer hope of many Negroes, that, $ ,|the distant future, Africa would b {the ‘promised land’ of tha Negr || People, Indtestions at present are favor fable and there is evidence of » suffi |clent character to bear out the fore |going prediction, so if the Negri ever is to achieve to any extent, f must be here in America and his tiny is now, Let him make ready, Ag riculture is the basi. of all wealth and it $s up to the Negro farmer t take the lead, in the matter of pilot: Ing the race to a higher progress that It might recelve a permanent re- cognition in the commerce of the world, We can only improve our condi- tlon in rural life by a study and till- age of the soil, both of waich must b» thorough; we must Increase our froducing strength, to the extcét thet 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 cat, and more to sell, and in grow- ing 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 sucozasful, 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 dune it, And bee cause there {s g0 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 chos'n 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 haz- ards, 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 extrem of this characteris- tie, the vacillating temperament which never reaches a conclusion without beginning co swing toward the other extreme like a pendulum, is 80 serious a defect that it has pre- judiced people against any change, The fact of the matter is that if we are alert to grasp new truths, nw evidence, we shall ba continually changing. There are people who in forty years have not changed an opinion. Now that thdy are wrinkled and white-haired, they think about things as they did in their youth. But such pople should not be held up as mod- els for our emulation. Their Gibral- tar-like attitude of mind means that they stopped growing intellectually many years ago. Do not be ashamed of changing &n npinion when you have good reason for it, The thing to be ashamed of, inded is to live where new and en- lightening truths are forever pouring in upon you, end fail to profit by them, We should not be ashamed to emu- late the good examples that are be- ing set by Negroes all about us, who are thrifty, enconmical, and success- ful, Wia should be grateful to all that are helping us, and from whom we are drawing new lessons of life sach day. We can do nothing more wobler, or cammendable than grasp ach opportunity these little helps sre bringing to our doors, Mr, and Mrs, J, Othello Engitaa have moved to Kansas City. This was one of our most progressive young familles and we wish them smuch success {n their new home, Miss Vanda Tjennyson 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 net known how the fire originated and it was insured for $200,00, Mr, and Mra, R. M, Taylor enter- talned a few friends Friday evening In honor of thir sister, Mrs. Ide Jones of Chicago, Miss Tdg M, Beck, the elocutlonts' ang lecturer of Kansas City, deliver ed a decture ot the op ra houce, oF Thursday evening to an appreciative aud'erce, Min GW. Lowry visited het taughter jn Holliday and {rb mds fr Kaneas City last week, Mra, Ida Jones of Chicago made 1 very appropriate and Intelligent ad: dress to the A, M. E. Sunday Schoo fast Sunday, Mr, Aaron Peak was on the ale! list last week, Rev, K, P, Bond is not yet able t fil his pulpit, Th» members an friends wish for him a speedy re covery, if Al se —li<i itll hl! The .-Home Natianal Bank | Of Arkansas City, Kansas C258 (ESTABLISHED 1988.) 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We Puy Interest en all Savings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PEN. NY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a good place to Bank. | EZ, B, ROSER, Pres. H. T. HARBAUGH, V-Pres. CMAS, P, HANGEN, Cashier G. E. HARBAUGH, Ass't. Cashle | 1872, 194, | e e First National eeee Ba n k... e@ WINFIELD, KANSAS, Capita and Surplus - - $200,000.00 w.c. ROBINSON, President. 4d. E. DUNN, Vice Prisident, fe Wt, BRADLEY, Cashier, H. EF. COOPER, Awn't Cashier, | 42 Years Successful Business in | Winfield, Kansas. a" Ovawatomle’ Sunday,” Jan. th, Miss Ada Floy3 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 gameg and tell- ing ridiles, —_— VINITA, OKLAHOMA. H, Bowlen was in the city Satur. day from Prior Creek. M. G. Weaver reports school work good in his district near White Oak J. Davis spent Sunday with rel- atives, returning to Welch in the evening. Mrs, Nancy Grubbs and grand- children returned from Iola Weit neaday, Miss Lizzle Davis spent several days in Chetopa last week, _ The Nterary at the First Baptlst hureh Monday night was indeed In- spiring. Rev. E. Hudley filled his charge at Blue Jacket Sunday, Lawrence Davis fg 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 clty Sunday. JA, Rider is somewhat indisposed. ce ee ee, ee ee, Re es Otina ‘Jackes 'Baturday,” "Ht "S irs, Mable ‘Hawkins, of Parsons, Kanaas, Ie the guest of Mrs, Kate Moore. . The Autogild reception given by” the First Baptist church Saturday nigit at the Rider hall was quite a awall affair, The program wae ap foliows: s Invocation—Rev, R. L. Green. Address—J, E, Finley. Vocol Solo—Miss Sadie B, Davis. Instrumental Solo—Misg Eva M. Venters, Paper—Miss Alice A, Walton. Vocol Solo—Dr. L. I. Ryans Paper—J. W, Williams. Remarke—Rev. R, L, Green. OLATHE, KANSAS. | Maude Baker wag absent fronr school Jast week on the account of sickness. Mrs, Katie A, Beasley spent Tues- day in Kansas City shopping. The Poetic Recital given by the Rev. S, Robinson at the A, M. E.. church, Friday night wa, well at- tended and a good success. The Rev. Robinson {s sald to be a great poet,. The 28th of this montk, the U. B. F. and S, M. T, will have their usuer installation at the U. B. F. hall. 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Ne frome-loving man cen afford t 2¢ without Life Insurance ’ THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT is duly suthorized by the tawe of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas. Ite officers are bonded in a reliable Gurety Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For Information address NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 619 Kansan Avenue, . Topeka, Kanse®, OUR MOTTO: “Proapt Payment of Claims.” JOHN M, WRIGHT PEARL McNEAL, National President. National fecretary. .. THE KOPP BAKERY... Kansas City, Kansas ... HOME PHONE 246 WEST. Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brands: “TIP TOP,’ “BUTTER BREAD,” “HOLSUM” and “HONEY” Kopp's Bakery is Sanitery and everytthing in firat-class condinus 36-38 South Seventh St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. ee en re RNR USS TG Meats and Poultry At Living Prices. Make this your... 5777, Headquarters for Poultry eae First class meats of all ” kinds at money-saving ; prices. Eggs, oysters and pure lard. White House Meat Markets, Phones: 1422 Grand; 558 Main. Kansas City, - - - Missouri. Thirty Years in the Milling Business... Bo we think we know how to make GOOD FLOUR Insist upos = having the BEST, Manufactured by The Shellabarger Mill and Elevator Company, SALINA ~ - - KANSAS. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. lave davaloviie aa watestck inc neon The young ladies of Lawrence ue- lightfully entertained with a six w'dock dinner at the Gleed home on South Mats., St. complimentary to the Topeka Y. M. C, A. basket bali team, Covers were laid for eight: Mr, E. W. Beck, Mr. Autin, Mr, Cunninghsm, Mr, Hatkey, Mr G, Beck, Mr, M. Perkins, Mr, Danforth ang Mr, Richardson, During the din- mer music was furnished by Miss Beatrice Maddox, pianist and Miss Amelia Gleed, vocalis. Unfortuns ately Topeka Jost tht game which the coach, Mr, H.W. Reh dactoreg the eladoraie dinner was rerponsible tfor, Nevertheless the c{nner was greatly enjoyed and all departed de- claring the hostesses most delight- tal entertainers, , The colored L. H. S. girls organis od two basket ball teams, ,The girls are developing an astonishing amount of skitlfullness in a very short time The members of tram No. 1, ar Blanche Patterson, captain; Ada An: drews, Bertha Howard, Lorena Kiser, Ruth Pennell and Bernice Reeves; team No, 2, Leah Wilson captain; Esterine Copeland, Rhona Evans, Leora Lewis and Nellie Psterson, The Misses Thomas entertained at whist at their home Saturday even- Ing. The Misses Thomas being ideal entertalners, nothing could be criti- clsed, The T, H. S, basket ball team play- ed L, H, 8, team Friday night at L, H. S. Gymnaslum, It was a very close game and the score was 21 to 20 In favor of L. H. S. Much pralay 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 aa eee | ree University, Mr. Kenneth Mason Is quite sick at hi, home, with rheumatian. Misg Esterine Copeland is ill at this writing, suffering from a severe attack of la grippe, ‘ Tha following had a ling party Tuesday night to “When dreams come true,” at Bowersock opeis house: Miss M, Abbott, Mr, Elmo Copeland, Miss E. Copeland, Mr. E. Young, Mies BH, Mayberry and Mr. Chas, Pennell. Misa Helen Clark who has been ill at her home on 19th & Mass., is con- valescent, Mr, Earl Danforth of Topeka ac- companied the Topeka basket ball team here Friday, Mr. Chas Pennell entertained the Friday Night Good Time club, Fri- day evening at nis home on 10th & Delaware Sts, The house was de. corated with Kewpies and chub colors and at the close of the evening a de- Nctous luncheon was served and the guests departed declaring Mr. Pen- nell an {deal entertainer. The ladies Auxiliary of 9th St, Baptist church met with Mrs, Salene Holmes, Thureday night, Jan. 14, ang the following officers were elected: Mrs. Holmes, Pres.; Mrs. Marie Hen- son, vice pres.; Mrs, C. C. Coleman, Sec'y.; and Mra. Tydings, treas. Mrs. Lee Mason was chairman of the fair committee and ralsed $106.62 dur- ing the two nights the falr was held. Misses M, Abbott and B, Mayberry entertalned the Goo] Time club last Wednesday evening with a “chestnut roast.” The house was decorated in corn stalkg and leaves and the club colors. The evening wag spent in various games and they feasted on roasted chesnut, and weiners, The evening was spent In an enjoyable fashion, Refreshments consisting of Hudson sandwiches, shrimp salad, crevle cake and chocolate mouyse. Members of the club are Esterine Copeland, Kid Pennell, M, Abbott and Beatrice Mayberry; Ear] Young, Al- bert Browne, Elmo Copeland and C. Pennell. The members declared the hostess to be uncomparable, The club adjourned to have a line party to “Everyweman,” at the Bowersock, Wednesday, Jan, 27, Mrs, J. H, Powell is confined to her bed, suffering from la grippe. Mr, J, H, Cooper has accepted the quartying contract of Haskell Institute. He is a very industrious and jntelligent. young man and also very prospervus, The Rho Megas entertained the'r friends Saturday afternoon wth a matinee dance at the M, and M. hall, About 40 couptes enjoyed their hoz- pitality, « Mrs. Lucy Gleed and Mrs. Julia Holland gave a 10 ecnt Junchcon at the residenee of Mrs, Holland, Mon- day aftcrnvon for the benefit of the stewardess iwatd, § was attended Wot sure crowd rd nq Buccess f0- lally and financially, A parlor con- ‘ert. way rendzied in the evening. Miss Nellie Peterson has been wuite i} nt her home, but is now tim- HIAWATIIA, KANSAS, Presiding Elder J. C. C, Owens of the A. M. [, church held quarterty meeting Jan, 17 and the meeting was quite a success both spiritually and financially. Rev, Owens took for a text Rom. 7:24—“0, wretched mn that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” and he handled tie topic well. At 8 p. m, he took hig text from Jer, 18:11 land he raid many many good thing, for the edification of the soul. Tae ordinance of baptism was adminis- tered unto feur—three children and one adult and it waa a great time In the church. Rev, Owens left the next moming for White Cloud for his meetings there, Rev. J, R. Frazi-r left on the 28th for Horton, Kansas, to assist Rev. H, McTassell in a revival meeting. WICHITA. KANSAS. Mr, Wm, Lioyd hag t:turned to the city and will start a chicken ranch it the northern part of the city, The Alshic club met at the home of Mrs, R, B, McWilliams on Eset Murdock St., last Tuesday afternoon dan. 16th, Mr, Ambiose Woodard hug return: ed from Southwestern Colleze at Winfie'd, Kansas, where he has com- pl ted a business course, Mrs, Milton Perry wag hostess to the Bovker T, Washington club last Thursday afternoon at her home on N. Topeka Ave. Misses Go'die 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. Livyd and her daughter, Mise Anna Smith last week, . The musical and literary program given by, the senior choir of the Cal- vary Baltist church, Monday night, Jan, 2) was @ gteat success, Mr, Chas. 8, Bettie and Mr. Watt Morris left Tuesday night for Kan- sa, City, Mo,, to attend the Bettis- Garrett wedding on Wednesday, Jan. 27th, Air, Sam P, Oliver left Monday for Qn extended visit through Missouri, Mra, U. C. Griffin was hostess to the G, L. A. club at ber home on E, 13th St, Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 19, JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS. A successful supper was given on Jan, 21, at the Second Baptist church by the Third Ward club of waich Mrs. N. J. Blue ig president, Great credit fe due her committee as well ag herself, The committe, was as follows: Mesdamey B, Harrison, W, Holmes, O, Williams, Myrtle Carter, Leona Johnson, M. Spencer, M, De- Witt, 8. Williams and Nellie Blue. Mrs, N. J. Blue wag chairman, | Hyatt and Ed. Terry are on the sick list. The Civic League met January 26, with 9 large attendance at Mt Emery Baptist church and an excellent pro- gram 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, Mra. Anna Hender- son, Mr, Tom Mitchell, Chas, Higgins and Mrs. Nellie C. Parks are on the sick list, Presents were given to Mrs. Wade, the Evangelist by Mesdam'y A. Hill, Florence Cowns, Miss Mamie Sallee Rev. Noland and wife were royal- ly entertained at an excellent supper at Mrs, Samue! Hobbs, Jan, 19. Mr, Robert Blue who hag been em- ploy:d in Indianapolis, Ind., return. ed heme. He is one of the most in- dustrious citizens of our city. The funeral of Mrs, Malinda Wil- bourn, who dieg at her home in Men- phis, Tenn, 160 Winchester Ave., was! held Jan, 5, at Tilgrim Rot Baptist church where she was n faithful, member, Rev. J, L, Campbell ofzi | ated, She was the mother of Cla- rencg Wilbourn, and sist of Mrs Annie Sykes of Memphis, Tenn, and sister of Mr. Lydia Coffman of Jach- sonville, Iil., and Mrs. Mamie Ed. wards of Carrollton, Wl, was her niece, alto the aunt of Mrs, Mamie Will, Mie, Annie Duke and Eugene Davis, Interment in Zon cemetery. Mr. Hery Baldhwll and Mr, Whe ram Bryant of North Omaha were the guests of refatives here, ‘The Needle Cro& cub inct Jan, 22 with Mis, Medora Bryant on S, Lur- ten St. A successfu} supp r has given or Jan. 21, at the A, W.. Circa hy Allens! Improvament club, The West Art club met Janiiy 2, with Mre, Jul'a Curry on 8, Kurt treet, The Allens’ Improvement club m ¢ jan 22, with Vas. Louive Wright on 3» Main St. NEWTON. KANSAS. Anniversary af the N. U. G, Club. The N, U. G, club rcored a decide! saccess, Wednesday nigat, Jan, 13, ulin it celebrated its thirteenth qn. niver-nry nt the home of the presi- Ment, Mrs, George f. Payne, 1217 N. Walnut. The guest lst numbered about thirly, all of whop, enjoyed the splendid program and excellent sap- per which follow d, The house wax tastefully decorated with the club co'ors, pink and white ant everyone wag presented with souvenirs of the rane coler, thus completing a most Lenutiful picture, The proceedings wen opened with a song, Welcome addres, by the president, Mrs, Payne. It wag well delivered in a very inter. vding manner and reflects grent credit to both speaker and club, Mrs, C, R, Ramey was selected to respond, which she dig In a very pleasing manner, Mra. A, 1, Ford had the history of the club; vecal 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 appreci- ation by loud applause. Mrs, Ray Williams gave an instrumental solo, which wag rendered only a8 an artist guch as she could do, The duett by Mra. M, Le. Tandy and Mrs, we R. Garnett was great; a paper, subs Ject, “Woman” by Mra. Inckson Roach was nicely read and we are in. deed proud to have such @ name on our list; Mrs. J, HW. DeWitt's number wad a vocal sole and very food. Miz, Rolland gave a reading; this was in keeping with the occasion; the club song by the club and the Jast was a double quartette, which rene dered, “Sing to me the Rosary.” The evening was then spent in variou, amusements. Mr, H, 1, Broil was awarded first prize for answering the mist guestion, corpsetly, Much creJ- t ia due the N. U, G, club for the excellent entertainment provided for ts thirtenth anniversary, | . Catalogue of i Free! Free! Freelisinessiz AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAR PD a) aoe : a 7a —_—_—_—_————aSs—— _ 4 _— w ae - a ee wee ae . ; . j xa - &e Fees ed oe | 4 ; Cr id & —— . ww " “ae a eee 2 i. we re omens largest dealers ta : , . a hy the pound; Blectrie Comba, <1 7 a (Eke, in tole Souatey. We shew be = e ao larger variety of stztee and exh AY ia aell more Fine fe Wigs a, I 7 @han aay other manufacturer Stele in the United States. Write for Catalogue. iT 18 FREE! SAM WILLER, P.O. Box 298, HUMAN HAIR GOODS Co. 20 Inch Creele Switches 20 Shreveport, Le. Each; 26 Inch 5¢e Each, > a : —_ - ae 1 i ; 4 Ser So ee oD aed ay op i a aS, Me ~ ‘ e 3g ea 5 F a : 7 ae bs SS | . + i hs H A 5 SAM FEWS. N. B, MILLIGAN. “The Little Pull 7 he Little Pullman, 2631 8. W. BOULEVARD. HEADQUARTERS FOR— Pullman Porters and Railroad Men, POOL ROOM, BARBERSHOP AND READING ROOM IN CON- NECTION—Located on the Rosedale Car Line, opposite the Tere minal round house.—FIRST CLASS CAFE in connection. FEWS & MILLIGAN, Proprs. Ball Phone: Grand 4762, KANSAS CITY, MO. ee WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager. are Geo. Eysell Drug Co., Union Depot Drug Store. Mail Orders Promptly Attended. Opposite Waiting Roor *. oh, the Best Brand of Whyekey—rcgicd tm Bong « iv46 Unlow Avenue y KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI fome Vhane Weat 360 Pell Phone West co» etnies ST. LOUIS, MISSOURL ! Daal and Riilt..d Obituary. Mrs, Ora Parker, the wife of Rev. J, K. Parker, pastor of the Pleasant Greva Uaptlat church, Cor, Elliott Ave., and Washington St, St, Lous, Mo, departed this life Sunday, Jan, 2th at 1 4..M, Her funeral waa at. terded by yll of the ministers of St. Tavis, Rev, Geo, C, Stevens, mas- ter of ceremonies, Rev, 0. C, Max- well, D, D., Layett, Ind., Rey, J, W. Clay, of Katsay, City, and others spohe 5 minutes each. Rev, J, W. Clay, pastor of the King Solomon Baptist church, Kansas City, Kansas, a hfe long frienl of Rev, and Mrs, ‘Parker preached the memorial ser men, It wae the largest crowd of ita king that hag ever gathered in the Pleasant Green Baptist church, Sis, ter Parker had many friends and was loved by all the members and thoor who knew her, She leaves to mourn her Jozs a husbend, Rev. J, K. Par- ker ang sister, Mrs, Mamle Everett of Ocola, Atk. and a host of friends. The Rev. J, K, Parker and funeral party left with ths remains for Mam. phis, Tenn,, at 11 P.M. over the I. C. R. R., where she will be burial, Thurrduy, Jan, 28, at 2 P.M, YALE, KANSAS, Mr, G. W, White and Mrs, Weave: are numlsred among the sick, Mr, Sidney Gitmore and wife were ni Yale last Sunday from Reno Wanhington, Mrs. Rutley was in Yale visiting yesterday. Mins Minnie Palmer was in Yale attending Jodge, Mr, Ale: Gaing who has been very iU ig 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 hig home watch he is very proud of, for he knows now that he can call it hiv own, He has a lovely place, Mrs, Callie Lewis and Mrs, Hud- Pool and Billiard | Parlor. One of the finest up-to-date pool and billard halls in the country is in Claremore, Okla., owned and oper ated by J, A. Lewis and has also a large line of cigars and tobacce. It is also headquarters for waiters and norters and employment bureau. 1% Biks. W. P, O. Home Phone757, Furnace Heat. Electric Lights, Nicely Furniahed Rooms, . The Central Hotel, MRS. 0, 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, Me. —_———— son Rave an entertainment Saturday night and had very good success, ee eee Mrs, Shaves and family and bee, S. Hampton are on the sick list, Mra Jennie Belle returvet from Manhattan, Rev. Garrett of Manhattan was the guest of Rev, C, P, Morrow and preached Wednesday and Thursday, two able sermons, Thome first night; “He calleth for thee,” and Taursday night, “Prayer. Born to Mr. and Mrs, FE, Lewis « fine boy, ‘Mr, Emmett Williams is home from Concordia. Mr, P, Tinstzy was a guest of Miss Tillle Warder, Wednesday and Thurs, day, He wag en route to his home in Oukley, Kansas, (Rev,C.P, Morrow ascended his ros- trum and preached an able sermon Sunday; thems, “Tesch me to thy will,” stating the necessity of the same prayer fur peace jn the con- fused 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. Year Assessed Valuation 1907 $12,460,855 1908 44,210,250 1909 44,925,700 1910 49,242,525 1911 51,092,340 1912 52,210,010 1913 53,567,970 1914 55,090,320 1914 Other Sources Total Revenue Excess of 1914 over 1907 Excess of 1914 over 1909 Meeting at Lincoln Post evening, at 8 o'clock, E Everybody Op By order of Executive C and of the device is sufficient to warrant us, that if I did, never to be without the splendid device. They throughout the country, and all are favorably imply why so, a combination of metals assimilated, and EUREKA COMB is made by professional efforts, so which every COMB used goes with it instructions, he bring to notice and in short, they will be used by me.vey to you why the EUREKA COMB is preferable motion write: EUREKA COMB CO., Chattanooga Why so, the demand of the device is sufficient to warrant us, that it is the best COMB for purposes on the market, when used, never to be without the splendid device. They are marvelously in evidence in thousands of homes throughout the country, and all are favorably impressed with the beneficial influences derived therefrom. Why so, a combination of metals assimilated, and when heated will produce the effect so much desired... Understand the EUREKA COMB is made by professional efforts, so $a_{s}$ to give satisfaction, when used $a_{s}$ to direction, of which every COMB used goes with it instructions, how to use, and what for. We are particularly anxious to bring to notice and in short, they will be used by every one. They are usually sold at $1.50 each, complete Hoping this will convey to you why the EUREKA COMB is prefareable. With our guarantee. For further information write: EUREKA COMB CO., Chattanooga, Tenn. AGENTS WANTED! Miss Carrie Wright of Wichita, left Sunday morning for her home after a weeks' visit with her aunt, Mrs. A. D. Grant. Mrs. M. D. Cox spent a few days in Kansas City, Mo., last week. 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. After general business an ex- in Topeka! on Form of City Gov We submit the follow- clerk which anybody in expenditure of last Tax Collected 6247,071.01 1278,490.70 1283,003.58 310,221.61 408,694.26 365,370.83 374,952.88 371,749.53 52.165.82 423,915.35 176,844.34 140,911.77 -Night, Friday 9th, 1915 session Invited. 3,500 Petitioners warrant us, that it is the best COMB for purposes on a handid device. They are marvelously in evidence in that are favorably impressed with the beneficial influences of its assimilated, and when heated will produce the effect of professional efforts, so a to give satisfaction, when used with it instructions, how to use, and what for. We are they will be used by every one. They are usually sold. A COMB is preferable. With our guarantee. CO., Chattanooga, Tenn. AGENTS WANTED! MME. BAUM'S Hair Goods Are the Best Made. We guarantee them to COMB and WASH and for the CRIMP to remain THE OLD RELIABLE MME. BAUM'S HAIR EMPORIUM 486-8th Ave. NEW YORK CITY. Send 2c stamp today for Catalogue. Key To Kansas City most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the E between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This rough beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military any other important sight-seeing places. Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. at car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Satur- car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 o. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car clock midnight. Kansas City-Western Railway Co. Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the TROLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldiers' Home, Ft. 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. ‘oe oe | and 4 th oe eS ra. oe oe Epica, ‘Tyler in on the gick Tat,” © ¢ — 3642 Sa the number to call if you brant send ool 1 —. F ‘ Mra, Fred M, Perkins fs ill at her home ea Lincoin street. 7 — = That coal question? Better talk St over with Wilson, Phone 8642. —— Mrs F, R, McKintey has been on the sick Tst during the past few ‘days. — Mr, Mugeno L. Bell of Oak Mille, Kansas wa, in Topeka on businera thi, week. — Two neat rooms, partly furnished sfor ght house keeping. Call at 207 {Jackson street. i —o— My. Robert Turner, a prosperous farmer on the North Side is very sick at thi, writing, — + Mra, Amanda Logan, 12705 Fill- more street, Ip very sick and her Tecevery is very doubtful. —~— If you want a first class meal with firm, clagg service, call at Mrs, A. C. ‘McClelland’s, 113 W. 10th St. —— We are glad to know that Mrs, Hatth Brasher iy able to be home after undergoing an operation, —_ Mx Charles Morton, who for some time had been quite ill {s greatly Im- proved in health at this writing. —o— FIOTURES FRAMED —Fortrait Pho- tos. For high quality and low prices, call 2553 White, 1170 Lineoln Street, —— Mr. Harry 0. Abbott, the genial manager of the Apex theatre has returned from a very pleasant trip to Oklahoma, ~o— The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Liter ary 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 ag witnesses {0¢-the government in the Badders case now on trial. —o— We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Robert Rollin is the mother of &@ fing baby girl, The Plaindesler 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 e®- ries 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 wag strick. en with an attack of appendicitis Yast week, was taken to Christ hos- pital Monday and underwent a sure gical operation Tuesday, He ig do- {ng nicely and his many friends hops for him a speedy recovery. “hlOme Rev. J. R. Ransom, pastor of the First A. M, E. church, Kansas City, Held memoris] services in honor of the late Bishop Abram Grant on last Fridey, Jan. 22. A very elaborate program was rendered and there were addresses by several of the most prominent pastors and laymen ef the A. M,E, church. Much com- mendation is due Rev. Ransom, —— Mr, A. D. Griffin of The Topeka Plaindealer, and Mr. N. B, Milligan of Kanssg City, have gone on a trip to the South land. Mr, Griffin goes to Shreveport, La. on a visit with his “Ywould bein my grave but eager Remed; 1 Cals ‘Rotoses the house arc, 1 eld “my husband 1 a4 font < fady tia” me te Ly De.Miles’ Heart Remedy {rent end got 3600 worth and 1 got Totter, “1 weighed $13 pounds 1 now velsh 286, ant I owe my health to In," Bates" Romedinn.”* . Mies, Fret Wiltea, RF, D. No, 13, Allon, 3.tcn. Nost people who use Dr, Mics’ Heart Renicdy have the same ex+ pirence Mes, Waitse had, they get etter, A medicine that enablew 9 weak heart to regain lott strength without depressing effects is the Hest ta_use. Jre first bottle te guaranteed to bere OF pout Siuzelst gives back tha bee eee Mrs, Hazel Waters spent last Wed- nesday in Lawrence, Kansas, visiting selatives, —o— FOR RENT—Nicely furnisheg rooma. One of the best locatona in the elty, 113 W. Tenth street, 4484 black. —— | Mrs, Géo, D, Ralmey, who has been visiting relatives and friends at Great Bend during the holidays, returned one day this week. — Wilson pells coal chesp. Better stock up before it gets cold and the pricg advances. Call $642 and all orders will receive prompt attention. — Messrs John Lowry, W, D. Har- rison and John Simms, students in the Kansas University, were in Te. peka one day last week and spent a few hours at the state house. Af- ter partaking of a deliclous supper at the home of the Misses Payne, they proceeded to the home of the Misses Troupe nd spent o glorivus evening. The honorable gentlemen arrived home Saturday morning. —— Or. Wesley Page, the suecensful farmer and stock grower, of Wabaur- See county, was in the city this week ‘en route from Wichita, where ho at- tended the Kansas Live Stock At- sociation, He and Me, Robert Woods of Strong City, are the only colored men belonging to the association. ‘Thig association constitutes all the live stock men in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma. Mr, Page is the father of Mr, Emmett Page, {ho was 2 clerk in the State Bank Commission- jer’ office several years ago. — At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florence Critten. ton Mission (colored) Rev David L- Williams, the blind Evangelist was electeg solicitor, He is et this thme the only person except Mrs, Malone, who ig authorized to policlt funds for: the Mission, At the same meet. ing, Rev. Ross of Brown Chapel and Rev. Terrgl of Mt Olive church were added to the Auditing Commit- tee, MRS. S, F. MALONE, Pres. MRS, E. M. GUY, Sec’y. « — iMiss Ida Taylor entertained in honor of her sister, Miss Alle Tay- lor, R. N, of Kansas City, Kansas, at the comfortable home of their uncle, Mr, J, H. B, Taylor, 928 col- lege avenue, The decorations were pretty and appropriate. Ten guests enjoyed Miss Tayor’s hospitality. Whist, musie and conversation were the order of the afternoon. A pal- atable menu was served and keenly nelished, Misz Allie Taylor is a registered nurse, graduating severel years ago from Douglass Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas and she has made good, At present Miss Taylor iy taking care of her sister, Mrs. H. I. Monroe, who has been seriously C. A. Whitney Real Estate, Loans, Insurance, Rentals. PHONE 1422, Agency Southern Sutety Sick and Ac- cident Ins, Co, of St. Louis, Mo, 832 Kansas Aves TOPEKA, KAS. Se “The Old Reliable!” Mrs. McClelland. 118 WEST TENTH STREET, Phone 4484 Black. Uncared for Hair cannot be beaut. ful. 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 J will be s glory to you.” No matter hew short the hair may be St can be made long by using MeClelland’s Hair, Grower Price Twenty-Bve Cents, i Scalp Treatment Free. Halr Straightening sssseeeeeseo25e Hair Shampoo .evccseeserensss 20 Sale on Hale Goods—Any Switch Soe Specie! attentfon to out-of-town orders. q Churches ST. JOHN' Ay 56 HF {URCH. (Rev, 3, M. Bro ator.) (By the Staff.) Reaolutioas of Sympathy for Dr, B. FW4eon and Family by Saint John A. M, E. Chureh, Topeka, Kzs., Jan, 17, 1915. Whereas; The sad Intelligence has come to the members of Saint John A. M. E, church and friends of To- peka, of the death of Mrs, Rev, B. F. Watson, esteemed wife of Dr Watson, secretary of our Church Ex- tension Dopartment, located at Washington, D. C. and Whereas; Dr, Watson was for a number of yeare our much respected pastor and presiding elder—himself and family more than endcaring themselves to all the peope, and Whereas; The death of Mrs, Wat- fon {8 so deeply depléred 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 bereave- ment, and assure them that thelr loss we also keenly feel as ours, And, while we bow with them In humble submission to Him who suf- fereth all things for the best, with much reluctance we part forever on earth with the loving companionship of thi, sweet end tender character, Resolved; That we shall prayer- fully commend br, Watson and family to the the great heavenly Father of ug all, who so loved ug ag to give His Son, who has said, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy Jaden, and I will give you rest.”"—Matt, 11:28, Resolved; That a copy of these resolutions be published in The To- peka Plaindealer and a copy sent te Dr, Watson, 1535 14th street N. W, Washington, D. C. (Signed) Committee on Behal! of Saint John’s A, M. E. Church Topeka, Kansas. J. M. BROWN, Pastor. ASEBURY MW, E. CHURCH, Rer, Walton Brows, Pastor.) ga7 NW. Van Boren St. Asbury has taken the lead on the Temperance question of our churches of the city. Mr, G. B. Turpin, a leading layman hay from time to time in his strong addresses made forcible this great question, As- bury maintains a strong temperance organization. Mrs. M, H. Turpin, 841 N, Tyler street entertained both the W. H. M and the Ladies Aid societies, serv- ing luncheon at the Ladies Aid s0- clety. ‘At the Lincoln Birth Day Banquet Feb, 12th the ladies who have gen- tlemen escorts will be admitted free. You want to be present and hear about Lincoln on that evening. Pastor Brown for a change is do- ing some writing without his type- writer. He says it is the first time he has done any writing with his hand for nearly six years, He doe, not like the change, Class number six took the banner Monday evening at the Leaders and Stewards Meeting Monday evening. Mra, 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 stimuleted ang encouraged. Joshua used the words “strong and coura- Keous” to Israel. He says the world need, more encouragement than it is getting and more especially the church, Misses Mary and Vasti Haynes, two of the active, young ladies of Asbury Sunday school graduated from the Eighth grade of the Me- Kinley public school Friday. A Welcome Church! A Friendly Chureh!! Timely Topics—The pastor de livered two powerful sermons last Sunday, The Stewanls and Trustecs aro fretting things ready for the annual conference which will meet In Cof- feyville the last of Maren. Mrs, Vennie Tisher, 1412 N, Jack fon stieet entertained the Lade, Ald Society ['ridcy afternoon. As i> Mra, Fisher's custom, she made I pleacant for the ladles, The Womans’ Home Missionary Fo- clety held a profitatle meeting, Hr, R. J, Norman, one of the trus- tees of Asbury, met with an acclien’ 8 few days ago by injuring two or three of his ribs, > THe Lincoln Birthday promises t« be » big affalr at Asbury,? There wild be a banquet held on that evening under the avsplees of the Stewar!’s Board, Misa Grace Turpiz is agaln at her L Te Bae aN a a 2 aa 1 es) cea’ ae a Os ae g MAN AGAINST MAN): af j , ' nk a BSB AG), exipped in bloody combat!1!.. | ’ Alone in the hot deadly wastes of the desert. < > Certain death facing the one who lost. ” oR One fought for a "woman" who must: be i = hoagie for gold, The other for his own Mittle Pg ile. * ‘ { Rt 7 One is Will:crson—tho other is Gallet (4 é It forecasted fifteen years of mighty atruggling H anes against fate—-against misery—against human =f ae 4 suffering. a a And the Combat? Who Won It? A Cas 4 You can see it all in the thrilling MASTER y aay KEY serial at the _ es Pa\s \) APEX THEATRE , > et | Way (JHE MASTER HEY) Cy Sy ISHN FLEMING WitSON rm o p alee THY Mert and botancel ES z Beginning Wednesday, February i7th, ang : running every Wednesday thereafter. CA tn edor svat BAGO RUT ett Se abst AVR eee UO, oF epee post as seca@etary of the Sundy school, Several visitora worshiped with ug last Sunday. WVisitors atwayg have a hearty wel- come at Asbury, The Parent-Teachers Arsociation of MoKinloy achool will have its next meeting Friday, Feb, 5, A very appropriate programme for the oc- easton has been prepured and wo wish to have all the parents and friendg attend.—Mis, J. Walker, president. BROWN CHAPEL NOTES. YRer. B. R. 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 Jeeston, 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'thoroughty cleansing before God and the great need of so doing, The Junior Endeaver at 3 p. m conducted by Miss Loulse Dupree. ai C. E, L, met as usual with the | president In the chair. Lesson was ‘led by J. S, Chiles, He made clear te our minds some of the leading characters of the Bible and showed us where we could be leading char- acterfg among men and women of today by trusting in God as our leader and guide, Mr. H. P. Ewing of Kansas City Kas wag introduced to the society and made a few timely ‘remark, which were very touching. | *Evening service wag well attended Rev. Jennings delivered us a grand sermon, using as a subject, "Repen- tance” which was very touching and to the point. Don't forget that Feb. 7th will be our second quarterly meeting, Our presiing ektr, H, W. King will be with ug 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 ChiSe, is much improved in health. Prof, H. T. Kealing, pres'dent of Western University was in the city last Saturady on business and was the guest of Rev. Ro’s at luncheon, iRevival service {5 still being con- ducted. We are meeting with great success, Already one convert, | We are glad to hear that Rev. W. W, Ruseell is mecting with ood suc cess in his evangllstical work, We are glad to know that right schol will open at Washington schoo! Monday night, Feb. lst which means: next Mondty night. We trust to sce a full enrollment, The p.crent session of the Kansit, Tegislature has been somewhat tb- eral in the distribution of places of employment of the colwred people, Teenty-si¢ ren and wonsn have been given positions ag fottons: Sentte;—-W M, Maxwell $8th dis. trict, Jetmore, head jonitor; Jas. R. Taslor, 25th district, El Dornde; W, W, Keller, 8rd district, Athaness City; Wo. Je Gerdon, 2nd) ley rict, Atchison, janitors, A_ J, Rotinson, 35th distriet, Gt. Bend, head atend- ant cloak room] Mason White, 7th district, Anthony, arsistart, Guards: W, M. Boone, ith district, Kansas City; P. C, Thomas, ith district Coming to The Apex Mon. and Tues., Feb. 8-9 2 coy eee ee 4“ " From Georgia in The Fall BiG GEORGE Te othe Mighty. A rip roaring comedy produced entirely by; colored people,and {featuring Big" George Bell,’ 7 it.. Din. tall, largest colored man on earth. Topeka; Miss Suste Russell, 17th district, Topeka. House:—Samucl Walker ang Noah Manofleld, Wyandotte county; A, G. Magan, Paul Jones and John Simms, Shawnee county; Albert Morton of Atchison county; Edward Cooper and Jacol Falls, Douglas county; Frank Level of Chase county; Abex- ander Miller and Geo. W. Jackson, Leavenworth county; Mrs, Ada Bar- ton Coulter, Sedgwick county; Mrs, J. B. Karuthers, Wabcunsce county; Mis, Mary Smith, Cherokeg county; Stephen Burney, Ford county; L, S. Sparkman, Crawford county; Ellis Hunt, Saline county. oes | Mr, Jas. R, Taylor has the honor of being the first colored man that hag ever landed a legislative position from the 25th district. eee Mr, W. M, Maxwell took dinner last Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. Wm. Bradshaw. FOR SWEET CHARITY! We are pleased tu announce that an organization hag been perfected by some of Topeka's progressive In- dies for the purpose of looking after individual charity cases and will give entertainments, ete., tu raise funds to look after thore who ary in need. Thig is something that hag been long needed in Topeka. The other race hag an organization which looks af- ter individual people who need ald end they have a home known as the “Englealde" which takes care of a number of old women. This organ- {zation among our women will be known as the Alpha Assisi Circle. The circle met at the home of SMrs, John Odell last Tuesday and the fol- owing officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs, Paul Jones, pres- ident; Sfrs. Wm, Allen Alexander, vice president; Mrs. T. P, Martin, secretary-trkasurer; Mre, Jno. H, assistant secretary, The others of the circle are Mrs. J, M. Wright Mrs, Isaiah Litemby, 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 rot, ag this is for a good cause aad inese ladies are to ty complimented upon entering thls great task and looking out for the ir D, TOR SALE—A good four rown hove, equipted with city water, | Fitty-fope: foot front by 200 feet deepi” good barn and two gvod out buildings for $1100; $100 down and balance on Payments, 8. V. TINDALL, Springfield, Mo. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer Jan. 22, 1915.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Kansas. Bertha Calbert, Plaintiff, va, No, 29218, Chatles M. Calbert, Defendant, State of Kansas to Charles M. Calbert; Greeting: You are hereby notified that you, have been sued inthe District Court* of the State of Kansas, by the abore named plaintiff, for an absolute di- vorce, and that you be barred from any interest, right or tile In or te ‘Lot No, 445 and the North half of Lot 447 on Madison Street, in Shaw- nee 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 trae and judgment rendered against you in accordance with the prayer in sald 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, Sam and a number of followers in the “Back to Africa”. movement among the colored people of Texas and Oklahoma, has arriveg at Salt Pond, Gold Coast of Afri. 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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. 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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. 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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 —