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CAN'T TELL WIVES FROM NEGRO WOMEN! Sad Plight of the American White Man---Is it "the Sins of the Father?" Must Eat the Fruit of Outrages Perpetrated Upon a People During a Cruel and Heartless Slavery...The Cup is Bitter, But the White South Must Drink. From The Denver Post. Arthur C. Little, a druggist, of No. 1619 Joseph Campau avenue, Detroit, Mich., has begun suit for divorce from his wife, Mrs. Alma Boone Little, on the ground that she has Negro blood in her veins, which she concealed at the time of the marriage. This divorce case gives new interest to some of the most curious questions in anthropology and makes it plain how impossible it is for any so-called white man to prove that his wife is not a Negress, or that his own veins do not contain Negro blood. Your personal appearance may show all the characteristics of the white race, and yet you may have Negro blood. On the other hand, your complexion may be dark, your hair blinky, and your feet flat, and yet you may be of the purest white descent. Science has failed to discover any infallible method of determining to what race a man or woman belongs. The distinctions between the true Negro and true Caucasian types extend to every structure and every form of the body, but very few white persons are perfect types. There must be thousands, of white persons in Europe and Americas, who have remote Negro ancestors. No marked discrimination has been shown in Europe against marriages with Negroes, and as Africa is a very short distance from Europe, these marriages must have been going on for ages. Moreover, science has proved that in prehistoric times a race with Negro characteristic lived in the South of France and other parts. It is probable that many descendants of these people are now living, and that though they may be of Negro descent, they may not be of African descent because their race originated in Europe. If you think over the list of your friends, you will probably find that many have something of the characteristic Negro protruding jaw and flat nose, and that a few of them, perhaps, have the Negro's kinky hair. You may even find other Negro characteristics by careful examination in persons who at first sight appear perfectly white. So it will be seen that the case offers possibilities of a scientific controversy more far-reaching than the discussion of insanity in the Thaw case. Mrs. Little, who is a pronounced blonde, and apparently of strictly Caucasian features, says that she will call Professor Franz Bonn, the noted New York anthropologist, to prove that she has not Negro blood. Mr. Little, on the other hand, declares that he will call scientific experts and other witnesses to prove that his wife is of colored parentage. * Professor Kona is professor of anthropology at Columbia University and curator in anthropology at the Metropolitan Museum of Natural History. He has studied strange and civilized races all over the world. Already he has made a preliminary examination of the Little race, and makes this statement about it. "As every scientist knows each race has certain characteristics, and in the event of a marriage of persons of different races, the characteristics of either race may predominate in their children. Characteristics of one race which may not be at all apparent in one generation may be strongly so in another. If Mrs. Little, whose case is now attracting so much attention, has any of the characteristics of the Negro race, it ought, to be easy to find them by a close examination. Yet she may have Negro blood in her veins and show few or none of the characteristics of that race. I have seen octoroons who apparently had none of the characteristics of the Negro. "Science finds the hair the most re liable means of telling to what race a person belongs. It is possible by a microscopic examination of a cross section of the hair to determine with a reasonable degree of certainty what kind of blood it is that flows in one's veins. The cross section of a hair from a Chinese is round, that of a white person is oval, and that of a Negro is a flat ellipse, somewhat like the outline of a bean. "If a cross section of Mrs. Little's hair, when examined under the microscope, revealed the form of a flat ellipse, I would feel reasonably certain that she has Negro blood in her veins. On the other hand this cannot be considered absolute proof. A cross section of her hair might be a perfect oval and yet she might have a large percentage of Negro blood in her veins. "We know that the eyes of a Negro have certain characteristics; likewise his nose, his lips and his jaw. His teeth are set in a different way from that of other races. The pigmentation in the skin is another important thing to be taken into consideration in proving the presence or absence of Negro blood. But experience and tests have shown that a person of mixed blood may have several characteristics of another race. "It is impossible to attempt to settle the question by relying on one feature or one characteristic alone, because, as everybody knows, you often find among certain races one or more features which are commonly described as characteristics of entirely different races; and yet you would be unable to say that the person in question had in his veins the blood of the nation of which this special feature is a characteristic. "The characteristics of the Negro race, like those of every other race, may run through many generations. There are many of them which are quite pronounced besides those I have mentioned." "It is easy to decide whether Mrs. Lattle has any of the characteristics of the Negro race, but nevertheless the lack of them would not be proof that she has no Negro blood in her veins. When science faces a problem like that presented by this case it has to confess how comparatively little it really knows about heredity. "It has been asserted that a chemical examination of the blood will show whether a person has Negro ancestry, even though it be many generations before; but I do not believe that this is a reliable test. I do not think that it has worked out accurately. "As a matter of fact, we know less about the hereditary characteristics of the Negro than we do of the other races. It seems to me that much good could be done for the Negro by making a thorough study of the race with a view to obtaining more scientific data along this line. It would in the end prove more helpful than the giving of great sums for the education of the Negro. "It has been said, for instance, that in mixed marriages only the unfavorable characteristics of the Negro remain; but this has not yet been proved scientifically, and personally I do not believe it to be a fact." All that Professor Bias and other scientists have to say on the subject makes it plain how impossible it is in the present state of our knowledge of hereditary for any one to prove his purity of descent. A man may possess all the characteristics of the purest blooded white and still may have in his veins a strong strain of the Negro or the Chinese. This strain, which during the present generation gives no outward sign of its existence, is likely to crop out among his children in the shape of pronounced Negro or Chinese characteristics. Science so frankly confesses its inability to determine the purity of a per- Lincoln's Failures does a blood that Mrs. Little will be forced to abandon her plan of meeting her husband's charges with analysis of her blood and other scientific tests. If this golden-haired blood really has Negro blood in her veins, not a humband in the world can feel assured that his wife is not a Negress. Until science knows a great deal more about the secrets of heredity than it now does, he can never be certain whether she is white, black, brown or yellow. ALL HONOR TO THATCHER AND FITZGERALD. First Victory Against Jim-Crow Car Bill. Instance of Racial Self Help. Douglas Memorial and Protest Day, February 27. New York, N. Y., Feb. 9, 1915! The first skirmish on the Bill for Jim-Crow cars in the District of Columbia was won by the opponents of the bill yesterday, led by Rep. T. C. Thatcher of Massachusetts and Rep. John J. Fitzgerald of New York, Democrat who felt the desire to show they were not in accord with the Southern Democrats on this color line measure. When the session of the House of Representatives opened at 11 A. M., Rep. Thatcher presented the remonstrance of the National Independent Political League, Mass. Branch to the House. Then Rep. Fitzgerald moved substitution of the Sundry Civil Bill for the District of Columbia Bill which has the Jim-Crow car resolve, it being the regular day to take up D. of C. One side of Lincoln's life is usually ignored in the celebration of his birthday anniversary. We hear much of Lincoln the successful public man. Yet the thirty years of his preparation for the presidency included one failure after another. Failure was what made him great. Just after he came of age Lincoln ran for the legislature and finished far down on the list. Then he went into business with a worthless partner. The business failed, the partner died and Lincoln was left alone to face a burden of debt. Even his house, saddle and surveyor's tools were taken by his creditors, and it was seventeen years before the debts were finally paid. This was the incident that won him the name of "Honest Abe." He became engaged to a fine and beautiful young woman, but she died a year later and his grief was bitter and lasting. The woman he afterward married was a constant burden to him. He was a candidate for the congressional nomination, but his rival captured the county, delegation and he attended the convention to push his trial's claims. Elected to congress finally for a single term, he made no great impression. At the end of his term he hoped to get the appointment as commissioner of the general land office, but failed. In 1874 he was a candidate for the senatorial nomination and was defeated, although he started with forty-five votes, while his successful opponent had only five. In the Fremont convention of 1876 he was voted on for Vice-President, but the nomination went to another. Two years later he made his famous campaign against Douglas and again was defeated in the legislature, although he had a plurality in the state. Where can you find another such record of repeated failures, varied by only an occasional minor success? But those very failures were what gave Lincoln the strength, the insight, the sympathy to do the work that was in store for him. When Napoleon was sent on St. Helena he told this story: "One day on parade a young lieutenant stepped out of the ranks much excited to appeal to me personally. He said to me that he had been a lieutenant for five years and had not been able to advance in rank. I said to him, 'Calm yourself, I was seven years a lieutenant, and yet you see that a man may push himself forward for all that.' "I will study and get ready," said Liepolin, "and maybe the chance will come." It did come and he was prepared. We do our duty day-by-day. William, dames, wrote in his physiology, and we see nothing come of it for measure. The motion of Fitzgerald was carried for yes to 107 no. Rep. Clark of Florida was sore. • Douglas Memorial Day Protest. The next regular day for District of Columbia Bills is February 21st. The Equal Rights League appeals to the African-American in every city to hold a meeting on Sunday, February 21st, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the death of Frederick Douglas, and to pass resolutions against the Jim-Crow Car Bill, asking Representatives to speak and vote against it, and mail a copy to every U. S. Representative in Congress from the state. If in a Southern state, select some Northern State's Congressman. The Massachusetts Equal Rights League, passed and had its resolutions published on February 3rd, and mailed a copy to Rep. Thatcher and the other Congressmen from Massachusetts and Rep. Thatcher answered the League that he would present them and fight the Bill. Branches of the League from Boston to Kansas sent resolutions, while the D. of C. Branch went to the Capitol. But the Chief of all the Colored Citizens of Boston through the activity of Secretary Trutter sent Attorney Joshua A. Crawford was a personal lobbyist to Washington against the Bill. He was at the Capitol at D A. M. Monday and went to work on the Congressman. This Colored organization is proud of this self-help. Any city desiring to form a branch league, should write to National Organizer, Rev. R. C. Ransom, 437 W. 33th St., New York, N. Y., or Secretary Trotter at Poston, Mass. Let the whole race organize. a long time. But if we keep at it we have made a success. Civilization has developed only through struggle. Failure, rightly used, is a great asset. It lays the foundation for advancement.-Kansas City Mar. NEGROES WILL OBSERVE A NATIONAL HEALTH WEEK! Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Feb. 9- After considering the whole matter carefully, I am authorized by the Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League to invite the following organizations, as well as others to be named later, to unite with the League in observing a National Health Week: Daily and weekly Newspapers, Health Journals. The National Medical Association. The National Association of Graduate Nurses. The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. The National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools. The National Negro Press Association. The Bishops and other officers of colored religious denominations. State Medical Associations. Annual Church Conference and Asso cciating, Secret Society organizations. Colored insurance companies. Farmers' Conferences. Farmers' Improvement Societies. Churches, schools, and other local organizations. State Health Officers. In Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, and other states special Health Days have been observed. For some years the Virginia Organization Society, under the leadership of Major B. R. Moton, has observed a Health or Clean up Week. It is thought to be well to unite all these efforts into a National Movement and join the movement on to the Virginia efforts into a National Movement and join the movement on the Virginia effort. It is thought that the race will welcome this opportunity to unite all these efforts in one great National Health Movement, and thus gain the benefit of the momentum and the enthusiasm that will come from the great United Health Movement. The dates decided upon are March 21, to 27, 1913. Without health and until we reduce the high death-rate it will be impossible for us to have permanent success in business, in property getting, in acquiring education, to show other evidences of progress. Without health and long life all else fails. The following plain facts illustrate something of the need and importance of this health movement: 430,000 Negroes in the South alone are seriously ill, after the time; the annual cost of sickness of these 430,000 Negroes is $73,000,000. 112,000 Negro workers in the South alone are sick all the time; their annual loss in earnings is $43,000,000; 45 per cent of the annual deaths among Negroes is preventable. 225,000 Negro workers in the South alone die annually; 100,000 of these deaths can be prevented. The annual funeral expenses of Negroes of the South alone amount to $13,000,000; $0,500,000 of this amount could be saved. Nickness and death cost Negroes of the South alone $100,000,000; $60,000,000 of this amount could be saved. We must reduce our high death rate, dethrone disease and enthrone health and long life. We may differ on other subjects, but there is no room for difference here. Let us make a strong, long united pull together. Other facts will appear in the weekly press and in circulars from week to week and information will be gladly nished. furnished. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. President, National Negro Business League. MANY NEGRO DOLLS Nashville, Tennessee.—An Announcement was made by the National Negro Doll Company that their rush season, which it usually has during the Christmas, is just on. This is occasioned, declares the manager of the company, on account of the delay in the importation of material from which these dolls are made. The ship was caught and held as a prize of war and was only recently released, hence, the material did not reach Nashville until Christmas day. But the people, says the manager, were so determined to have the size doll they wanted that they all rephed, "We will want to get the big dolls." While hundreds of small dolls were sent out, the manager declares that it was surprising to note that the people wanted the dolls ranging in sizes from 17 to 36 inches. The orders are being sent out impily. Many of the churches have sent in orders that they might conduct their bazaars. Dolls will be shipped throughout the year, declares the manager of the Doll Company, as we are ready to fill orders as they come. WESTERN U. BAND MADE GOOD! Arouse Deeper Interest in the Great Trade School For Colored Youth. Yesterday at high moon The Plain-dealer was given the grandest treat of its entire career, when Capt. N. Clark Smith and his Western University band of forty young men ranging from 16 to 20 years marched down in front of the office and played one of the best concerts we ever heard. They were here to play before the legislature and were kind enough to include The Plain-dealer in their list of calls. A finer looking lot of young men never matched down Kansas avenue, and their music, department, neat and tidy appearance is an excellent example of what can be made of our young men, and Kansas feels proud that she has not nor will not be nigardly in appropriating for the school that is doing so much for the uplift of the colored race, Western University, which is located at Quindero, is one of the grandest institutions in the state and a God send to the colored people of Kansas. They love the school and every loyal black father and mother in the state stands ready and willing to testify as to the commendable progress that is being made on all sides by the black boys and girls since the state took hold of the institution. After the conert, the young men were shown through the plant. All of the various trades were liberally rep research among them including tailors, carpenters, blacksmiths, printers, shoes and harness makers and farmers. When they leave the institution will be prepared to fight life's rugged battles and contribute to the advancement of society. They will be Jesirable citizens welcome in any community on earth, and Kansas feels happy to claim them as her own. Capt. Smith is one of the world's THE CAPT. N. CLARK SMITH. greatest bandmasters, a musician and composer of the highest class, and although this is his first season at the school, his band tells the story of what he is accomplishing. LAWRENCE. KANSAS. Queen Esther Circle royally entertained their friends Tuesday evening at the beautiful residence of of the King Esther, Dr, F. D, G. Harvey. The evening was spent in music and various games. The guests were beautifully dressed and taxi cabs were used. At the close of the evening an appearing two course luncheon was served by the following members: Mlasea Bertie Mills' president; Leora Fitchue, Luna Johnson, Ora Lee, Nellie Figgins, Ruth Pennell, Elsa Brown, Lutitia Jackson and Lottie Smith. About forty guests enjoyed their hospitality. Dr. Harvey being he only gentleman in the club is known as King Esther. He is a faithful member and does all in his power to help the club socially and financially. He has a very beautiful home and is a king not to be equaled. The Lawrence basket hall team defeated the Eudora team Wednesday night at H. N. gym in a hard game. The score was 15 to 20. The Friday Night Good Time club is planning for an informal Valentine dinner Feb. 12th. Mr. Chas, Pennell has gone to Troy, Kansas, on a business trip. Mr. Earl Young, who has been quite sick with la grippe, is improving. Mr. A, R. Cloud entertained the E. O. club and their company with a delightful surprise party in honor of Miss Ada P. Bell's twentleth birthday on Friday of last week at their home, 1025 Indiana. The evening was spent in music and games. A large white birthday cake, bedded with small red tapers, was placed in the center of the dining table where dainty refreshments were served. Those present were the Misses Ada P. Bell, Ednah Miller, Loree Jones, Judith Simms, Beatrice Harvey, Blanche Patterson; Messra, W. D. Gordon, W. A. Thompson, W. S. Maxwell, W. D. Harrison, A. L. Countee and J. H. Simms, Jr. The C. E. O. will give its first of a series of social functions Friday night, Feb. 12. Miss Blanche Patterson has been made an honorary member of the C. E. O. Mr. Edward Baker, Jr., has completed the full doctors' course at K. U. this semester. Mr. Baker graduated last June, but came back for a few points. He is a very industrious and intelligent young man. He has a rich tenor voice and plays the violin very skillfully. He has made many friends here who are sorry for his departure, but wish him success through life. Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Stine announces the birth of twin girls Feb. 8. Mother and babies are doing nicely. Prof. H. T. Kealling of W. U. spent few hours in the city last Saturday arranging for the content to be given here by the chorus of W. U. 4246 W. 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Mr. Geo, Dunn visited his sister, Mrs. Sarah Madison at Edwardsville last week. Miss Katie Reits returned home from Kansas City, Monday. Mrs. Mary Graves and Mr. Tolliver Thompson attended church services in Kansas City, Sunday. Miss Maria Crockett returned Sunday from Atchison, where she has been spending the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Claudia Carter of Kansas City, visited at the home of their uncle, J. H. Carter, Sunday. Mrs. Pernina Thompson is suffering from an attack of rheumatism this week. Francis Wood has returned to Lawrence to resume his studies at the University. NOWATA-OKLAHOMA. The L. A. W. C. Art club which has been recently organized and the only club of its kind among colored people of this city, gave a choice entertainment Friday evening, Feb. 5, which was a decided success. Everyone present declared it the finest that had been given in Nowata. This club has calendars of its meetings. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Prof. N. Grubbs of Nowata came to the city Tuesday and remained several days. Rev. J. E. W. Williams of Boynton was attending court in the city Thursday. Mr. Moore of Ketchum was in the city. Saturday. Mrs. A. Rider visited several days in Coffeyville last week. Miss Emma Hawkins was compelled to suspend school on account of sickness. She has been very ill, but is convalescent. Born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Sudduth, a girl, both are doing well and the father is all smiles. G. Adams of Welch was in the city, Tuesday. M. Webber was in the city Wednesday. M. G. Weaver was in from White Oak, Saturday. Literary at the Baptist church has been suspended indefinitely on account of the revival. Good literary at the Methodist church, Thursday evening. The grandchild of Mr. Leadmon died Saturday night, probably due to another fall that it received. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Reede were called to Chelopa Saturday, owing to the illness of Mrs. Reed's sister in law. BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS. Rev. J. W. Lavender has returned from Cherryvale, Kansas, where he has been assisting Rev. J. A. Bramlett, pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist church in a ten days revival. Rev. Bramlett was lately called as pastor in Cherryvale and all indications show that he will succeed. Sunday, Feb. 7th was a high day in Zion at the Mt. Olive Baptist church. Communion services were held and every one felt the spirit. I desire to heartily thank the following members of the Mt. Olive Baptist church who so kindly visited my bed side during my eight weeks of illness and assisted me in many ways: Mrs. Sarah Dawdy, Minerva Bunn, Ophelia Estes, Katle Brown, N. A. Slaughter, Vera Owens, Scena Smith, Charity Cox, Emma McDowell, Misses Pearl Lawrence, Daisy Stephens and Rev. J. B. McDowell, also Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Wells. Mrs. Mary Edna Conner. PITTSEURG. XANSAS. A grand reception was given in honor of the teachers of the Southeastern Kansas Association, at Progressive hall, Thursday evening, Feb. 4, 1915, by the members of the Commonwealth club, namely:—Neil Pierce, Pres.; W. W. Caldwell, Vice Pres.; Dr. L. N. Bass, Secy.; Bert Reshlik, Asst. Ser'y.; R. C. Crouch, Trans. Program was as follows:—Voco solo, Miss Leota Fletcher; Welcome address, Neil Pierce; vocal solo, Dr. L. N. Bass; Response, Prof. B. C. Faster; vocal solo, Miss Allie Abernathy; instrumental solo, Miss B. L. Williams; vocal solo, Mr. Ray Cole. At the close of the program, Prof. E. J. Hawkins was called on for remarks as the guest felt that they could not afford to let the opportunity pass without hearing remarks from such an esteemed man as Prof. Hawkins throughout the state working in all capacities, in all things that are uplifting to the race, for we can always learn something that gives inspiration to an ideal life. The teachers present; Prof. E. J. Hawkins, Prof. G. E. Watson, Miss Penn, Miss Lane, Wilmington, Miss Brownbles Baird, Miss Male Halley, L. Vincent; B. H. Guy and Miss Bailey, of Coffeyville; also Miss M. F. Adams, and Miss J. E. McClain of Coffeyville; Prof. B. C. Easter, Prof. R. P. Johnson, Miss Olivia Porter of Oswego; Prof. W. G. Whittaker, Miss Mary L. Jackson, and Miss J. Balley of Parsons; Prof. J. A. Holder, Miss Victory Nestfield, Chetopa; Prof. C. M. Yeager, Mrs. C. M. Yeager, Baxter Springs; Prof. W. F. King, Miss V. M. Jackson, of Weir City; Miss Battle Myers, Yale; Prof. J. Reese of Yale; Prof. J. B. Cooper, Lacygne; Miss E. Bryant, Columbus; Miss Sarah Rogers, Chatman. The following teachers of Douglass school, Pittsburg: Prof. A. W. Wright, Miss B. J. Williams, Miss Lenora Dillon, and Mrs. F. M. Williams. Several distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the city were present. The hall was beautifully decorated in white and pink and 500 cut flowers and must say that the reception was the grandest affair that ever was held in Pittsburg among our race. Never have we witnessed a time before when our teachers in the same rank and file assembled in Pittsburg as the other race and the Negro boy scouts met the trains and each were escorted in autos to their respective places as the white teachers and we commend the Commonwealth club for their interest in this timely arrangement. It reflects credit to our race and we can realize that we have a "Moses" yet, namely, the Commonwealth club and we pray God for more such young men, who are ready to do something worth while for the race. The menu was as follows: Punch a la Savoy cream d'mint ice, variety cake, Miss Mable Cole presided at the punch table with credit and each one enjoyed the music and amusements and at a late hour returned to their respective homes, saying it was good that they were there. Entertainment Committee—Mrs. Bert Reedlick, Mrs. Roy Crouch, Mrs. Julia Fletcher, Mrs. W. W. Caldwell, Mrs. Neil Pierce, chairman. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Obituary. Mr. John Douglass one of the old residents of this city departed this life, Feb. 1, at the age of seventy-two years. The deceased was only ill ten days. Many years ago he had lived in Baxter Springs, Kansas, where he had numerous friends. He was a member of the St. John Methodist church of Kansas City, Mo. He leaves to mourn his loss the following: A faithful wife, Mrs. Jane Douglass, one brother, Mr. Charley Douglass, one son, Mr. Thomas Douglass, of Denver, Colo., one sister, Mrs. Luella Lavender, Baxter Springs; one cousin, Rev. C. R. Bruster, Coffeyville, Kansas; four nieces and three nephews. EL DORADO, KANSAS. Mutual Literary Society met last Tuesday night. Program for the evening: Select reading, Mrs. Reed; duett, Mr. Bell and Mrs. Franklin; reading, Miss Ollie Brown; solo, Mrs. Will Bell; debate for the evening, "Resolved that the love of money is the root of all evil," affirmative, Miss Golda Reynolds and Mr. Gus Law; negative, Mr. Will Bell and Miss Mary Patterson. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative. Miss Gladys Patterson of Florence is visiting relatives and friends. Rev. and Mrs. Lillard's daughter, Phillisle, has been seriously ill but is better at this writing. Miss Carrie Willis,is on the sick list. A number of young men went hunting, Feb. 3. Miss Jaunita Bradshaw has gone to Dodge City. Miss Mary Patterson, Miss Gladys Patterson, Miss Ollie Broune, Miss Josephine Browne and Mrs. Iras Patterson had a line party at the Gem Theater Saturday night. Mr. Campbell has moved his restaurant from South Maine to North Maine. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Law will entertain the World's Wonder club Friday night, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Presiding Elder boarl met with Mrs. N. M. Lowry, last Tuesday. Coporal and Mrs. Sampson returned last week from Topeka, where they went to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sampson's uncle. The funeral of Mrs. Martha Glass was held last week from Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. A. C. Terrell officiated. She was a member of three orders, the Daughters of Bethel, Good Samaritans and the Independent Order of Benevolence. The Civic League entertained Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Alberta Chavers, complimentary to Mrs. A. W. Ross and Mrs. Georgia Harrison. Clover Leaf entertained Friday at the residence of Mrs. Alberta Chavers, complimentary to Mrs. A. W. Ross and Mrs. Georgia Harrison. Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Ross left Friday for Fulton, Mo., where Rev. Ross has a charge. Attorney T. W. Bell was called to The Home National Bank Of Arkansas City, Kansas (ESTABLISHED 1888.) 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We Pay Interest on all Savings REMEMBER—A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a good place to Bank. 42 Years Successful Business In Winfield, Kansas. Day, complimentary to Mrs. Georgia Harrison who leaves shortly for San Francisco, Calif. Sergeant and Mrs. Dendy spent a few days with Sergeant and Mrs. Williams, en route to Douglas, Ariz. Mr. John Glass who has been on the slick list is much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rowlett have returned after an extended eastern and southern trip. IOLA. KANSAS Rev. C. A. Holt returned home last week from Oklahoma. Miss Maud Dunson, the superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School was a welcome visitor at the Second Baptist Sunday School, Feb. 7th. Come again Miss Dunson. Miss Floy Coker will leave Iola in the near future for Topeka for an indefinite stay. The Shadow Social last Friday night was a success regardless of the inclement weather. The services at the Second Baptist church, Sunday were well attended. It being covenant meeting, a spiritual feast was enjoyed by many. Rev. Turner Buchanan filled the rostrum at night. He took his text from Matthew 3:12. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Crowder lost their infant daughter last week from suffol cation. We are sorry to learn of the illness of Mr. John Eamond, one of Ida's favorite young men, who has been in Pittsburg for the past year. Mrs. Finley, his grandmother went to Pittsburg Sunday to care for him. Rev. Holt filled the rostrum at the Baptist church in Garnett Sunday. The ladies of the Baptist church will begin rehearsing for a play very soon. begin rehearsing for a play very soon. Mr. Lamar, one of lola's leading men lectured at the Forum last Sunday on Africa. He had on display a various assortment of war weapons, farming tools that were made and used by the natives. There is a great deal of sickness from Iola. CLARKSON, OKLAHOMA. 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Weathurly, a Southern white man, the Southern field secretary of the international committee, Y. M. C. A., who uses in the proposition to segregate the Negro farmer a deliberate shifting of the responsibility of helping the Negro by southern white men. Mr. Weatherly has prepared an article for the exclusive use of the Survey Press Service, an association whose purpose is to learn and interpret the facts of working and living conditions and to promote intelligent effort for social advance. In this article is set forth strong opposition to the establishment of Jim Crow communities. Statistics are quoted to show that in the rural sections of the South the Negro farmer is not depreciating the value of the farm lands nor is he a manace to social life. Mr. Weatherly is optimistic and believes that the rising generation in the South will assume its duty and deal fairly with the colored neighbor, thus really solving the problem. The question of segregation in the cities is not dwelt upon at any length in the article, but in referring to it Mr. Weatherly declares that the true reason why Negroes seek to buy homes in the white section is because they want to live in a community where the controlling people will use that decency and order are maintained. The charge is made that white communities neglect the sections in which the Negroes live, and allows all kinds of vice and crime to pile up about the Negro homes. The article prepared by Mr. Weatherly is as follows: "There is a very definite move in the South at the present hour for the segregation of the races, both in the cities and country communities. "This article does not mean to deal with the question of the segregation of the races in cities, a questin on which there are many things to be said both for and against. The white owner in a city block rises to demand protection when a Negro has moved into that city black and thus reduces the prices of land and the values of his houses; on the other hand, the Negro brings scathing charges against the white community for neglecting sections in which Negro lives and for allowing all types of vice and crime to ple themselves up about Negro homes. "The truth is that most of the Negroes in the cities who seek to buy land and build homes in the white sections do not be aware they prefer to live among white people as white people, but because they prefer to live in a community where the controlling people will see to it that decency and order are maintained. Color Line Proposed. "There is, however, a determined move on the part of a few white leaders to see to it that segregation is carried out in the rural communities throughout the entire South. The plan is just this: "That wherever the greater part of the land acreage in any given district that may be laid off is owned by one race a majority of the voters in such a district may say, if they wish, that in the future no land be sold to a person of a different race. "In other words, wherever a majority of the people in a community are white, they can easily get together and vote that they will not allow any new Negroes to move into the community; but in much as the Negroes in many communities are scarcely able to swell themselves of the privilege of voting, it would be very difficult in any Negro community for the Negroes to get together and decide that no further white people should come into that community. Negro Farm Neighbors. "As to the Negroes being an unsatisfactory neighbor, there is a vast difference between the rural community and city community. One farmer is not in any sense socially affected by those who live around him. The proof that this is the fact comes from the testimony of large numbers of farmers with whom I have talked and with whom I have corresponded, saying that they do not at all object to their Negro neighbors. "Some time ago I wrote a letter to every United States farm-demonstration agent in the South, some 760 in number, I asked them two or three definite questions on this particular point. First I asked them if Negroes were buying land in their communities; second, I asked if there was any opposition on the part of the white people to their buying land; third, I asked if the land values in that particular community were rising or falling and fourth, I asked if the fact that Negroes were buying land had anything to do with this rise or fall in land values. "In answer to the first question, a great majority of the demonstration agents answered that there was no opposition whatever in their communities. Rise in Land Values. "In the third place, I found that in almost all of the farm communities land values were rising. Even in those places where the Negroes were buying land rapidly values were still rising. And, in reply to the fourth question, most of the demonstration agents answered that they did not think it made any particular difference as to the land values whether Negroes were buying land or not. "The question of the support of school and church in the rural community is a pressing one, and perhaps in this regard the advocates of the segregation movement for rural communities have one of their best arguments. If counties were solidly Negro or white, it would, of course, be possible to have unified schools and a much smaller number of schools. But this question of the size of the Negro school, and of the white school as well, is being gradually solved by the consolidated school movement, which takes the children from a sparsely settled section into the neighboring section, thus reducing the number as well as increasing the efficiency of the schools now in existence. Reasons Against Segregation. "It seems to me that any movement for segregation would certainly have some or all of the following serious handicaps: "First. The Negro being discriminated against in the country, would be prone to move at once to the city, where he would probably become both a burden and a menace. The city becomes his undoing in most cases, and he is seriously in danger of becoming a criminal as he drifts into the segregated districts of our cities. We are all convinced that the Negro is a much greater economic asset, he is a larger influence for good citizenship, he is a better neighbor in the country than he is in the city." "Second. Such a segregation of the races would soon mean a lack of proper labor supply in many country communities. The fact that this would be the outcome is served by many of the big plantation owners, most of whom are, as I understand it, decidedly opposed to the question of segregation. "Third. But suppose there were a satisfactory supply of foreigners to take the place of the Negro, we ask seriously whether it would relieve us of an embarrassment or whether it would bring us new and more intricate problems. Though many Negroes are inefficient they nevertheless have a homogeneity, a common national pride, a common religion and a common language, with the white people who surround them. Race Antagnoism. "Fourth. Perhaps one of the most serious results of segregation in country communities would arise from the bitter antagonism that would result from any such movement. "Immunity as segregation would come by the vote of the white people of any particular community, and would be viewed as a new discrimination against the Negroes of the community, there would at once arise a new source of antagonism. Put in strong opposition to each other, each race would be constantly a menace to the other rather than a help. "Fifth. But let us grant that it could be worked out peaceably and amiably. Economically speaking, would this be to the advancement and the upfit of the Southland? The truth is that in these communities where the Negroes have been left alone and have not been brought in contact for many years with white people they have not developed in their economic productivity as they should have done. If the Negro does not develop into an efficient farmer the whole South will be economically poorer for all years o come. Hence, our segregation movement might easily result in destroying rather than helping the white neighbor, of which so much has been made. "In the sixth place, it seems to me that perhaps the most serious handicap that would come out of this segregation movement would be the deliberate shifting of the burden of responsibility for the uplift of the Negro from the shoulders of the Southern white man, Problem Defined. "The great problem of the South is, after all, not primarily an economic problem, but a problem of manhood. We of the South, who claim to be the more advanced and the stronger race. are on trial. It is not the Negro today who is on trial, but the Southern white man, and I say this as a Southern white man. The question is not whether the Negro is as moral as the white man, whether he is as intellectual, as strong as the white man; whether he is or ever will be as advanced as the Southern white man. The question is whether we, the boasted leaders of the South, will so deal with the Negro as to prove to the rest of the world that we are men with a brotherly spirit, worthy to be trusted with a great responsibility in the development of human life. "My honest conviction is that the rising generation of Southern white men will in increasing measure assume the responsibilities laid upon their shoulders, and will deal fairly with the man in black by their side. This, and this alone, will really solve our race problem." PAOLA. KANSAS Miles Vanda Tennyson went to Independence last week in answer to a message announcing the serious illness of her aunt, Mrs. Henry Taylor. Miss Zola B. Lowry after spending a week's vacation at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lowry, returned to her school at Holliday Sunday morning. Miss Esther Paylon, Deulah Dillard and Ernestine English, are seniors in the High school and are expected to graduate in the spring. Clarence Means who was arrested sometime ago on the charge of trying to hold up Robert Allen, was discharged by the county attorney. Rev, H. O. Johnson and members of the Second Baptist church are carrying on quite a successful revival at the church. Up to date, many are at the mourners' bench, several converts, and much interest being manifested. The meetings are well attended. Rev. Bond of the A. M. E. church is much improved in health and is able to curry his pulpit. Misses Isabel Carter, Boulah Wilson, Gall Smith, and Louise Hess were pleasant visitors at school last week. Mr. Louis T. Ellison, the popular junior at the court house was at the last meeting of the county commissioners reappointed for another year. Miss Ada Floyd who has been out of school for a week with a sprained ankle was able to return Monday. ELWOOD. KANSAS Rev. H. H. Dent is in Troy this week helping Rev. Weaver in a series of meetings. Mrs. Amanda Douglas, who has resided in Flossdale for 35 years, lost her home by fire Thursday. Mrs. D. C. Brown, who has been suffering with meningitis for the past week is better also her little daughter. Elaine will soon be able to attend a hool again. Miss Mintle Wilkinson, of Troy, is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. A. McCurry this week. She also expects to spend a day or two with Miss Beatrice Dayton, of Saint Joseph, Mo., before returning to her home. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Davis are the grand parents of a baby girl, born January 29. Mrs. M. A. McCurry was called to St Joseph, Mo. Tuesday to attend the funeral of her very dear friend, Mrs. Sadie Frederick, who died Monday of aute pneumonia. She was ill only a short time and died very suddenly. Miss Queenne Walker was in Troy Thursday and Friday taking the teacher's examination. Mrs. Lulu Brown and Mrs. Susie Brown were in St. Joseph, Mo. Friday night attending the play, "Every Woman" at the Lyceum theatre. Mr. Sam Brewer and Mr. Howard Walker, of St. Joseph, Mo., were the guests of Miss Laura McCurry and Miss Mintle Wilkinson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Pat McWilliams were the guests of her mother, Mrs. Ida Walker on Sunday. Miss Pearl Women, who is a pupil of Mrs. Stella Mae Hill, of M. Joseph, is improving so fast that she is able to be assistant organist for the choir. The Ladies Sewing Circle will entertain Saturday, Feb. 1? at the U, B, F, hall with a masque social, also a Valentine postoffice. They will serve chitterlings, fish and ice cream. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Holt are quite proud of their four-year-old twins, whom they adopted in December, 1914 and seem quite as attached to them as real parents. PUEBLO COLOLADO. St. John A, M. E. Church Notes. Our choir of twenty voices does excellent service each Sunday. The old folks' concert was an overwhelming success. The church was packed. The pastor, Rev. W. T. Biggers, has organized a teener's club, which consists of young people between the ages of 12 and 20 years who meet every Thursday afternoon. They have pass words, grips and signs. Pastor Biggers came to us a little more than one hundred days ago; since coming he has taken into our church seventy-five new members; and still they come. Free! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAIR We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Ec., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for Catalogue. IT IS FREE! SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. P.O. Box 296, 29 Inch Creole Switches 25c Emb; 24 Inch 58c Bush. POOL ROOM, BARBERSHOP AND READING ROOM IN CONNECTION—Located on the Rosedale Car Line, opposite the Terminal round house.—FIRST CLASS CAFE in connection. Geo. Eysell Drug Co., Union Depot Drug Store SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. SAM FEWS. "The Little 2631 S. W. BOULDER —HEADQUARTER Pullman Porters and POOL ROOM, BARBERSHOP AND R NECTION—Located on the Rosedale C minal round house.—FIRST CLASS C FEWS & MILLIG Bell Phone: Grand 4762. WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager. Geo. Eysell D Union Depot D Mail Orders Prompt Opposite Walsh All the Best Brand of W 1036 Union Avenue KANS Home Phone West 360 The reception which was given in honor of the new members was a grand affair. The beautiful santata, Queen Esther will be presented at our church in the next future. It is under the splendid management of Mrs. Henrietta V. Biggers. It promises to be a grand affair. The literary society is well attended with Friday night. The Wednesday evening prayer meetings at St. John are certainly a lively stone in the building. The Emergency club is composed of a body of very active women of Saint John. They are doing excellent work. St. John is very proud of her young people as well as other people. One of the unusual features here is to see the large number of young folks who take an active part in church work. Stewardess boards numbers one and two are doing their part in helping to make old Saint John a success in every way possible. The unique manner in which Pastor Biggers delivers his sermons has almost filled St. John to overflowing. The trustees are planning on enlarging the building and making other improvements. The Womens' Mite Missionary Society is doing excellent work. The Ladies All of our church is steadily growing in interest. LA JUNTA. COLORADO. A number of visitors were here Sunday to witness the baptizing, but were disappointed, as the baptizing was postponed. The churches are taking on new life. Their congregations continue to grow. At the A, M, F, church, both morning and evening one united with the church. Rev. E. Ramsey of West Fourth street is confined to his bed with a slight attack of pneumonia. He is reported much better at this writing. Mrs. G. A. McKinney of East Third street suffered a very painful accident by stepping on a nail. She has been laid up for several days. Mrs. Walker of West First street and Mrs. James Scott of East First street are on the skir list. N. B. MILLIGAN. Pullman," BOULEVARD. CARTERS FOR- and Railroad Men. AND READING ROOM IN CON- odale Car Line, opposite the Ter- CASS CAFE in connection. LLIGAN, Proprs. KANSAS CITY, MO. Manager. Pall Drug Co., Drug Store Compilily Attended. On Waiting Room. of Whiskey—Bottled in Bond KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Pall Phone West 688- Pool and Billiard Parlor. One of the finest up-to-date pool and billard halls in the country is in Claremore, Okla., owned and operated by J. A. Lewis and has also a large line of cigars and tobacco. It is also headquarters for waiters and porters and employment bureau. 11/2 Blks. W. P. O. Home Phone757. Furnace Heat. Electric Lights. Nicely Furnished Rooms. Central Hotel, MRS. O. E. MARSHALL, Prow. W. H. H. ASHBY, Mgr. Marshall Sistem Marshall Sisters Cafe in Connection Barbershop on Third Floor Rest Room for Gentlemen. 402 South St. Excelsior Springs, Mo. Mrs. George W. Grant of First St. East delightfully entertained thirty of her lady friends Feb. 3 from 3 to 4 p.m. in honor of Mrs. Clardy, of Oklahoma and Mrs. Motte of Washington, Iowa. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white chrysstemmia. Mrs. Sophia Williams presided at the punch bowl. The drawing of hearts was participated in by all; Mrs. Ed Tyler carrying off the prize. A lovely two course luncheon was served. The favors were little baskets and pink and white carnations. There is a rumour afloat that all of the old train porters will be given their runs. We hope it is true. $50.00 PER MONTH, MAKE BROWN YOUR SPACE TIME. In the old train porters will be given their runs. Instructions and collection certificates. This is the chance of a life time for any employee. The porters will be given the opportunity to get this position. Every family would a pleasure with the beauty of modern invention. Readers are invited to inquiry and catalog. BAYTON NORBO DOLL COMPANY. 619 Broad Ave. N. Nashville, Tenn. Honest weight and prompt service is making Wilson the most popular coal dealer in Topaka. Call 3642 --- Social and other Topical Miscellaneous W. I. Jamison is among the sick. Mrs. Durrell Pope is very sick. Mrs. C. G. Fishbeck is still on the sick list. 8642 is the number to call if you want good coal. Mr. Robert Thompson on Einmet St. is on the sick list. Miss Gertrude Officer of Paxleo, Kansas is visiting in the city. Mrs. Ellen Brown, who resides at 24th and Chandler is very sick. That coal question? Better talk it over with Wilson. Phone 3842. Mr. Anna Smith of Kanata City is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McComb on Harrison St. When in Salt Lake City and want a bike place to eat and rest, stop at Leonard Jackson, 146, S. 4th St., West. PICTURES FRAMED—Portrait Photos. For high quality and low prices, call 2558 White, 1170 Lincoln Street. --- Mr. E, Black, 118 Kansas Ave., and Mr. Pryor Dickey of Oak Mills, Kane, were callers at the office today and paid their subscriptions. --- Prof. Jackson of Western University who in Topeka last Monday evening with the basket ball team. Prof. Jackson is one of the finest musicians in the West. Attorney Elisha Scott and Miss Birdie Scott attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Jane Scott Wallace in Kansas City, Kansas last week, returning home Monday night. --- Mr. Wm. Foster of Carbondale, Kana, was a caller at the office this week and paid his subscription. He was in the city to attend the Legislature and the Lincoln Day banquet at St. John A. M. B. church. The Second Baptist church Sewing Circle will meet with Mr. and Mrs. A. West, 1100 Brooks Ave. The public is invited. Mrs. Shlelda. Pres. Mrs. Ada Barton Coulter of Wichita, who is employed at the State House is having her property overhauled and several repairs are being made, such as side walks and kitchen. She owns property at 615 Lane street, occupied by Editor Jeltz. --- Excelsior Lodge, No. 3, K, of P. installed the officers last week and also conferred the degree of Knight upon one member. Sir Knight Rufus Prazier was the new chancellor commander and has already begun to effuse new life in the order. --- Dr. Thompson, Grand Chancellor of the K. of P., state of Kansas and jurisdiction reports the grand order growing and the subordinate lodges doing much work for the upbuilding of the K. of P., and is also one of the foremost physicians in the state of Kansas. 1 Jack, the little son of Dr. Wright, the popular druggist, was painfully injured Sunday by falling against a large table. The little fellow sustained an ugly cut over the eye, but at this writing he is able to participate in the days' group with his playmates. --- Colonel J. D. Norton, ex-sheriff of Shawnee County has announced himself as candidate for Commissioner of Finance. He needs no introduction as to his business qualifications for the position. His honesty and upright-courness as a gentleman and scholar and Christian is unquestioned. 0 The Western University basketball team played the Colored Y. M. C. A., at the Metropolitan hall Monday, score 32 to 14 in favor of the Y. M. C. A., although the University team was the heaviest, the Topeka boys showed superior skill and made a very interesting game. 0 . The Founder's Day will be celebrated all day at St. Mark A. M. E. church, North Topeka, Sunday, Feb. 14. Over one hundred years ago Richard Allen and many others were pulled off their knees in prayer in Philadelphia and were forced to organize what is now known as the A. M. E. church on account of segregation in the white church. It will do you good to attend all the services and hear the excellent program. Dr. Louis Pansom will speak at 3 o'clock and many others at night. We will tell you about our Father's church. Grace Church will all Rev. W. M. Martin Pastor. "I feel it my duty to say To Suffering Humanity something to do. To Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills for nervous spells or headache after attending church, the theatre or some social gathering, will find Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills a true friend in time of need Carry one or two tablets in your course or pocket and take them as needed. All drug listings if the first box fails is invalid, your money is returned. WARNING NOTICE The party or parties who took the books and records of the Benetolent Lodge will please return same at once, as they are well known and there will be no prosecution in case the property is returned at once to Masonic hall, 501 Kansas Avenue. --- Mrs. Jane Scott Wallace a former resident of Topeka died in Kansas City, Kansas, Feb. 1, 1915. She was a member of the Christian church in Kansas City, Kansas. Her husband, the late Rev. Solomon Wallace, a minister of the Christian church who died one and a half year ago. Mrs. Wallace was an aunt of Attorney Elisha Scott of Topeka. --- The Dumas Art and Literary club met with Mrs. Milderd Brown, the president, Mrs. Eliza Slaughter presided. The regular routine of business was transacted. Miss Birdle Scott and Mr. M. Oliver read papers on "Idealism," which were discussed by the club. After a dainty two course luncheon, the club adjourned to meet with Miss Viola Scott, Feb. 12. Lincoln's birthday will be the subject discussed. --- The Ladies Aid Society of the Calvary Presbyterian church met with Mrs. B. F. Thompson at her home in Highland Park Place, Wednesday afternoon. The new officers for the ensuing year are Mrs. B. F. Thompson, pres. Mrs. Ethel Johnson, See'y.; Mrs. J. Boyd, treasurer. After the business of the club the hostess served a delicious luncheon. Dr. J. L. Nansom was a guest. Mrs. J. Boyd will be the hostess of the club at the next meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 24. --- We hope the colored truck growers, farmers and stock raisers will write us letters giving advise how to produce stuff of this kind on small acreage. We would like to encourage people who have a few lots on the suburbs of town or a few acres to use, and encourage them to produce hogs and chickens. The question is how to grow enough feed for the stock and poultry. Some farmers and stock raisers kind have had such experience could be of much help to those going in this kind of business by writing an article giving their experience in reference to this. Every colored man who has a few vacant lots should try to grow hogs and chickens. Mr. Charles W. Wolff, Jr., was married to Miss Jessica Short of Topeka. This couple is one of Topeka's most prominent and leading society people. Mr. Wolff is an energetic and successful young business man, having succeeded his father after his death in the business of which his father was the originator. His young beautiful bride comes from one of the finest and most highly respected and wealthy citizens of Topeka. The late Chas. W. Wolff, Sr., was one of the greatest benefactors Topeka ever had and we are proud to chronicle the name of his son who so fortunately married one of Topeka's best ladies and has now buckled on the whole armor to carry out the work of his father and to make the great Wolff Packing Co., a still greater concern. --- In the District Court of the State of Kansas. Bertha Calbert, Plaintiff, vs. No. 29218. Charles M. Calbert, Defendant. State of Kansas to Charles M. Calberts Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of the State of Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, for an absolute divorce, and that you be barred from any interest, right or title in or to Lot No. 445 and the North half of Lot 447 on Madison Street, in Shawnee Place Addition to the City of Topeka, Kansas, and that unless you answer the said petition or otherwise plead havein, on or before the 5th day of March, 1915, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you in accordance with the prayer in said petition contained. T. D. HUMPHREYS. (Attest) Attorney for Plaintiff C. W. Bower, Clerk of District (Seal) Court. The Churches ASHBURY M. R. CHURCH. (Rcv. Walter Brown, Pastor.) 807 N. Van Burep St. A Welcome Church! A Friendly Church!! Timely Topics!!! The pastor delivered two forceful sermons Sunday. There was a goodly number of visitors at each service. The Gospel Team of the North Topka Baptist church (white) held services at 3 p.m. It was stimulating to every Christian to listen to this well organized team. The Lincoln Birthday Eulogistic program was excellent on Friday evening. The whole service was quite appropriate. Mrs. N. Mitchell enterttined the Ladies' Aid Society on Friday afternoon. Mrs. M. H. Turpain entertained the Womans' H. M. Society on Wednesday afternoon. Asbury will hold a Big Food Sale also a sale of Dry Goods on the evenings of Feb. 18 and 10, Thursday and Friday. There will be a program in connection with the sale. There will not be any admission fee. This will be your opportunity to get food and dry goods cheap. The sale is under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society and the Womans' H. M. Society. Mrs. R. J. Norman's little girl has been sick for several days. Mrs. Lovie Chambers has been among the indisposed. Rev. S. A. Stripling spent Monday and Tuesday at home taking a short rest. Rev. Brown is plying his spare time in the research of Psychology. He has always been a close student of this science. He has spent a great deal of time pursuing the study of "Suggestive Therapeutics" which is work in advance Psychology. There has been much favorable comment on his special sermons on the mind. The new Sunday school superintendent, Mr. Curtis Hicks, began his administration Sunday under favorable circumstances. Mr. G. B. Turpin, former superintendent introduced Mr. Hicks and helped in the opening services. Mr. Turpin has charge of the adult class. BROWN CHAPEL NOTES. (Rev. R. E. Ross. Pastor.) The Sunday school was well attended. Class No. 7 was the lanner class for best attendance for the month of January. Taught by Mrs. Ross. At 11 a.m., selection by the choir; prayer by pastor; scripture lesson Rom. 8-1-15, lead by Rev. A. DeMoss. Naturally this being quarterly meeting sermon by the pastor, subject: "Therefore With Joy Shall Ye Draw Water out of the Well of Salvation." Text: Jan. 12 3. He preached a splendid sermon. At 3 p.m. the Presiding Elder announced hymn 211, A. M. E. Hymnal. Prayer by the Rev. Martin, selection by the choir, Rev. N. L. Smith was introduced to preach the sacramental sermon. He preached a grand sermon. Many were made to cry aloud and declare it was good to be here and wait upon the Lord for his spirit was in the temple. The meeting was very well attended. The following churches with their pastors were well represented: St. John, Lane Chapel, Mount Olive, Saint Mark, and the Perkherian, of which we feel very proud and grateful to them and when we hear their cry for help we will go to this relief. At the A. C. E. L. was led by Miss W. Lamberson which was very instructive. We are glad to see the young men become interested in the meetings. At 8 p. m., the presiding elder delivered the seremon. Subjects: "Never a Man Spake Like This Man." Monday evening quarterly conference was held closing up the work for the second quarter. The meetings are still in session, preaching every night. We are always glad to see you as you are a welcome visitor at any time, so come again. After a few days illness, we are glad to see Sister Merritt out again. The Mothers' League of Washington school met Tuesday afternoon. It was well attended though some were disappointed by the speaker of the evening not being present, but the President got busy and in a few minutes had prevailed with Mrs. Tule and she made us a short talk on her work in Africa, which made us forget our disappointment. Dr. Ransom was the guest of Miss Fapanola Ross for lunch Wednesday evening. Mrs. Ella Dolphin is on the sick list at her home on East Belmont avenue. Obiturary. Baby James Humbert McKee was born January 15, 1915 and departed this life Feb. 7, 1915 at 7:10 a.m., at the age of 21 days. We loved him, yes we loved him, ... but Angels loved him more! And they have sweetly called him to yonder's shining shore, Sleep on, sleep on. A short funeral service was held at the residence of Mrs. D. D. Hope by Rev. B. R. Ross. Interment in Mount Auburn cemetery. It was quite a shock to the many friends and acquaintances when they heard of the sudden death of Mr. Samuel Higgins, who was employed in the service of the Santa Fe for many years. He was on private car No.1 in company with Mr. Adolphos Hubbard, who was also an employee on the same car, Mr. W. E. Bailey, the general auditor was in Galveston, Texas on business and on Saturday afternoon Mr. Hubbard went to the hotel where he was stopping to get his baggage to bring to the car as they were intending to leave Galveston on Saturday night. When he returned, Mr. Hubbard says he found Mr. Higgins lying in the hall or passage way of the car unconscious; says it was about 3:30 when he left the car and about 6:43 when he returned. Mr. Higgins never regained consciousness. The deput agents were called in and the Santa Fe physician, who came in about thirty minutes, but when he arrived, death had claimed all that was mortal of Mr. Higgins. The body was removed to an undertaking parlor by directions of Mr. Bailey, who ordered it prepared for shipment to Topeka. He spared no pains with money and did everything that was necessary to return the body to Topeka, leaving there Sunday night and arriving here on Tuesday. Mr. Higgins was a Kentuckian by birth. He leaves a wife and one son and a host of friends to mount his demise. He was a member of Emulid Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M., and Cyrene Commandery No. 3, which orders had charge of the funeral, which was held from Shiloh Baptist church, the Rev. C. G. Fishback officiating; and a great crowd of friends and acquaintances thronged to pay their last respects. The floral offerings were many and protuse. The remains were entered in the family plot at Mount Hope cemetery. Mr. Illgrins was one of Topeka's most highly respected citizens and owned a fine home in Lowman Hill. He was one of the Santa Fe's most trusted employees having traveled all over the United States in a private car and has served some of the nobility of the world and most of the general officers and wealthy citizens on private cars. Rey, Thomas and wife, life long friends of the family, came from Chicago and also his sister-in-law, Mrs. Lizzie Washington, of California to attend the funeral. Peace to his nieces. Obituary. Jan. 18, 1915, Mrs. B. Arms was called to Junction City to the bedside of her mother, whom she found very low. She passed away Jan. 27 at the age of 70 years. She leaves four children. Mrs. Arms of Topeka, Mr. Winter Falls of Junction City, Mrs. Lena Burdue of Council Grove and Jake Falls of Lawrence. She leaves twelve grandchildren and other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was a constant Christian and our loss is heaven's gain. We wish to thank the many friends in Junction City for their kindness toward my sick mother. Their kindness, I cannot forget, 'She was buried in Council Grove, her old home place. My husband and I helped to defray the funeral expenses. I also wish to thank the many friends of Council Grove for their kindness and floral offerings extended to our deceased mother. MR. & MRS. B. ARM9, 617 Western Avenue. Obituary. Mr. Thomas Jackson died at Chicago last week and his body was brought home by his son, Frank who lives in Chicago. His son Leonard immediately furnished money to undertaker Stone street to have the body brought to Tapka for interment. Mr. Jackson was born in Louisville, Ky., and was over sixty years old at the time of his death. He leaves six children, three boys and three girls. His oldest son, Leonard with whom he had made his home for some time came from Salt Lake City to attend the funeral. Mr. Jackson had been feeble for the past two or three years. He was an employee of the City Railway Co., for a number of years and held different trust positions. He was track coach for a number of years and enjoyed the confidence and support of the Railway office as well as his fellow employees. He was a resident of Tapka for fifty years and was one of Tapka's most highly respected citizens and he leaves a host of friends. He was a life long Mason and was call to be one of the last informed Masons of the state. --- Roy, Wm. Martin has returned from Omaha after a very uneasy festival with Roy, other of that city, and a well-lammering away at St. Mary last Sunday was a great day called. The Sunday School, C.E. School, all abeyond our expectations, in greatness. The average attendance at the library is 55 every Friday night. The new foreday night summed any 18 four ```markdown ``` months, the house not being able to accommodate the people. We give God the praise. A $500 rally is to be pulled. If about the middle of April and all restrictions point to success, Mrs. Idw W. Warren, Queen Father club, No. 1, says their $100 will be there was wanted for, Mrs. D. S. Payne, Calanthesen, No. 2, superintendent of the Sunday School has quite a sum already on hand, Mrs. Wheeler, N. M. T. club, No. 3 is in the fight to come out. In a steady quiet way she is getting the money. Dunbar Literary Society is raising the $250 asked for by the pastor to put in a memorial window. The C. E. Society led by Miss Woldridge and the their are banking money to furnish a part of the interior. The Topeka Plaindealer is going to put in a memorial window. There will be a great feast in the wilderness at St. Mark on the 17th of this month. Many prominent speakers will be present! Hon. Nick Chiles, Prof. Watkins of McKinley school, Miss Kiriah Wims, Miss Ethel Woldridge, Mr. Overton, Mr. Thomas Wims, Mr. McKinley Warfield are all taking part in this great program. Mr. Walker, Master of Ceremonies. Don't forget the $200 rally about the middle of April, because we are going to leave the money. --- Mr. Pryor Dickey, one of the most prominent and prosperous citizens on Oak Mills, Atchison county, Kansas was a visitor in the city this week. Mr. Dickey owns the controlling interest in the Farmers' State Bank of that place, is a farmer along extensive lines, owning 400 acres of land on which he produces several thousand bushels of wheat. I short time ago he sold 4,000 bushels of wheat at $1.53 per bushel. He is a member of the Kansas Sunflower Agricultural Association and at the last session of that body carried off first prizes for wheat, corn and clover. He also owns a farm in the state of Oklahoma. Twenty-five years ago he came here from Baron Co., Ky., and purchased some land and being thrifty, energetic and a hard worker, he has accumulated his present holdings. Being a strong advocate of the "back to the soil" movement he regrets that the younger generation of the race is leaving the farm and flocking to the city. When he came to Kansas there were two colored churches, well supported by the citizens of that community and today there is one and it being poorly supported. He is surrounded by a number of successful colored man who are doing well and maintain a high standing in the community among them being the Buchanan brothers and Eugene Bell. St. Mark A. M. E. C Replaced by N Beginning the construction of an $8,000 church before he has been in Topeka four months, is the record of the Rev. William M. Martin, pastor of the St. Mark's African M. E. church, at Norris and Harrison streets in North Topeka. The Rev. Martin came ```markdown ``` REV. W. M. MARTIN. to hopaka four months ago and found the congregation of St. Mark's in despair. They had often tried to get together on a new church, but each time were unsuccessful. Then they planned to remodel the old building, but their plans did not materialize, then Rev. Martin came to the church, and within Mr. Dickey paid the Plaincolor ink white here and paid in advance for the paper. Mr. Leonard Jackson of Salt Lake City, formerly one of Topeka's most popular boys, was in the city to attend the funeral of his father, Thomas Jackson. Leonard is looking fine and spoke well of Salt Lake City. He says the Mormon state is a fine place and the majority of the people are prosperous. The colored people have plenty of world and those who are thrifty and industrious are getting along nicely. Mr. Jackson conducts a cafe and rooming house, 140 S. 4th St., West and will he glad to meet his many friends who might stop over at Salt Lake, en route to the coast. While here he was always industrious and always carried a bank account and never spent his last dollar foolishly. He had his father to come to live with him in Salt Lake and we are proud to say that this is one young man who respected his father and cared for him in his old age and when the time came for him to pay his last respect, he came all the way from Salt Lake City and telegraphed the money to Chicago to have the remains brought to Topeka. This is something that cannot be said about many young men of our race. The people of Topeka are grateful for the good things this young man has done in showing respect for his father. May his days be long upon the earth. ...T. K. KING... General Farming and Stock Raising. "Back to the Farm" LOOK! STOP! READ! Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaffir corn, maize, barley, oats, corn, almost any thing planted grows and does well. Wheat yields from 25 to 40 bushels to the acre. This land can be bought at the right price in small tracks or large ones, with small payments. Titles are good and terms are easy. I will be glad to hear from you in regard to this land, while it is cheap and waiting for you. Write T. K. King for further information, R. F. D. 1, Box 76, Plains, Kansas. Wilson Cash Coal Co. gives more good coal for $1 than any other place in the city. Phone 3642. We would like ot impress upon the minds of our debtors that we are dire need of ready cash and any assistance will be highly appreciated. Church to Be New Structure Soon. four months after his arrival work had begun on a handsome new church. * The building will be of a basement and one story and will occupy the site of the old church that was destroyed. The structure will be of cut stone finish and the interior of the church will be well decorated. It will be ready for occupancy about August 15. L. M. Wood is the architect. The Rev. Mr. Martin was born in Dallas county, Arkansas, in 1858. His parents died when he was only a little boy and he was given to an aunt, who brought him up under the best conditions that prevailed at that time. His early life was spent on a farm. He studied what books he could get, and at the age of 14 entered the ministry. His education was obtained at Philanther Smith college at Little Rock. After attending college for several years he returned to the farm and stayed there until he was 21 years old. He then went to Oklahoma to work as a missionary among the Indians. He was 17 Oklahoma twenty years and during that time caused to be built more than twenty churches. Rev. Martin was at one time editor of a great newspaper while in Oklahoma which added much importance both to the state and church. He is successful with his congregation in North Topela, and has brought the attendance up to the point where the little church now in use cannot accommodate the worshipers. -Topela Daily Capital. 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Two colored men were members of a committee of the Colorado miners which recently appeared with grievances before the officers of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. The Mammoth Life and Accident Insurance Company, of Louisville, Kentucky, has won a notable suit from the State Insurance Department; as the result of which the company will begin operations at once. The colored people of Denver, Colorado, are in the midst of a vigorous campaign to raise funds for the establishment of a tuberculosis sanitarium. Through the persistent effort of Chas. Banks, the Bank of Mound Bayou has been reorganized and placed upon a more substantial basis. The Commercial College of Howard University has issued a very interesting booklet on the history and development of Negro banks. The Lynchburg (Va.) Opportunity has started a movement for a Negro bank in that city. The Local Business League at Savannah, Georgia, recently held a special Sunday service at the First Bryan Baptist church, Rev. J. C. Martin, pastor. Printed circulations showing ten reasons why colored people should patronize their own business enterprises were distributed. One of the reasons is as follows: "In and around Savannah, there are more than 400,000 Negroes. We must spend for food more than $200,000 per month. The profit on this enormous amount of business is at least $500,000 annually. By buying our groceries from Negro grocers it would enable them to give employment to nearly 500 men, women, boys and girls at an average salary of $5000 per month and then leave a balance of $225,000 for other purposes. Mr. V. H. Tulane, Cashier of the Alabama Penny Savings Bank, Montgomery, Alabama, has started a Christmas Savings club. The plan and purpose is to afford children and adults the opportunity of stating a bank account with five cents and increasing the deposit five cents each week. At the end of fifty weeks the total deposits will amount to $6375. Mr. Tulane's statement in advertising this Christmas Savings club is altogether crisp and convincing. His circular states 'None too Old—None too Young—there are many good reasons why You Should become a Member. You are Invited so are Your Friends—so is Every One in the Family. No Price—No Free—No Red Yaupe—No Trouble—It is Easy Money.' At Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Charles H. Anderson, Cashier, Anderson & Co., Bankers, has also started a Christmas club upon the same idea. The Christmas Savings club idea affords the privilege and opportunity of saving money without a due hardship. It is earnestly recommended to Negro banks throughout the country. DISCRIMINATION AT CALIFORNIA EXPOSITION. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.—The office of the Secretary of the National Negro Business League is in receipt of a communication from Mr. J. L. Nashburn, Secretary of the Local Negro Business League at Oakland, California, stating that the Commissioners of the International Exposition to be held in San Francisco during the present year have notified the Local Negro Business Leagues of Oakland and San Francisco that there will not be equal accommodations in San Francisco during the Fair, for colored people. The Local Leagues of those cities have been requested to appoint committees to locate places in San Francisco and Oakland for colored visitors and to notify intending colored visitors of this condition. The Hotel and Restaurant Association of of San Francisco is responsible for this action the Commissioners state. The Local Negro Business League of Oakland has made a vigorous protest against these conditions and proposed to give full pulity to this matter before any large number of our people start for California. THE VIGILANCE COMMITTEE AGAIN We Always Thought It Necessary To Keep A Watchman Of The Race At Washington To Look After Such Legislation As Necessary To Keep Peace Between The Races. Last week we called attention to the necessity of Viligance Committee in the city of Washington to look after the interests of the Negro. Approval of this suggestion has come to us from several sources, and that such a committee is an absolute necessity, grows upon us with increasing urgency. If Hand and Electric Massage The Best Equipped Negro Shop in the State—Sanitary in Every Detail When in Wichita Visit Landrum and Hickerson's Cafe various organizations and reform movements finds it necessary to maintain a representative at the Nation's capital, why does not the Negro find it necessary? We have no representative of our race in Congress. No doubt some one will quickly say that the congressmen there are our congressmen. That is true. But there is no racial representative of the ten millions of Negro citizens, there. There ought to be some one there at the city of Washington who could at least suggest the mind of one tenth of the American population. There are many things that a Vigilance Committee with a competent superintendent could do. This superintendent could accomplish a vast deal of good in coming into direct touch with the Inter-state Commerce Commission and reporting to them specific infringements upon the equal accommodations. This superintendent could watch legislation, note special points where the Negro is concerned and make friends for the cause. Further, such an officer could send out a sign of distress to all parts of the country through the Negro Press when the interests of the race were in jeopardy. This superintendent could be at the head of a publicity bureau and could exploit through the darty papers the praiseworthy achievements of the Negro and also facts concerning attacks made upon Negroes. It would be worth all it would cost the race if a man were to be in a position where he could up facts concerning lynching. There is no doubt but that there would be enough to keep such an officer busy. Associated with him could be a number of the most prominent representative man adjunct to the city of Washington who would be his advisors and who could be called together without much expense. In addition to this, a Board of Directors could be appointed that would meet at least once a year and go over the matter of receipts and expenditures and promote the policy of this Vigilance Committee. As to financing this committee and superintendents, that could be easily done if we had anything like the hearty operation that such a movement should receive. With the concurrence of the General Conference, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church could appropriate out of the General fund, say $500 per year. The National Baptist Convention could appropriate easily $500 or $1,000 per year. The Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, a like sum, the B. M. C. of the Old Fellows and so on with other secret organizations. Then, the National Negro Business League, the National Medical Association and other gatherings, representative of the race in various capacities, could write into their budgets so much a year. Such an investment for a Vigilance Committee would yield large returns if a conservative, wide awake, fearless, persistent, high minded, conscientious, straight forward man were placed at the city of Washington. We would like to hear what the Negro Press of the country has to say to this suggestion. -South western Christian Advocate. "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED!" Leavenworth—In my hours of deepest bereavement after bringing my mother here from Chicago, Ill., a corpse on Dec. 27, 1914, came to my rescue in the midst of snow as she sleet, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Bright without a single invitation. Such friends are few and far apart. Came from their lips those sweet and soothing words, "As long as you are in the city looking after your welfare, come to my house and stay without money and without price if it is a month." I have been here now close on to six weeks spending one week in Kansas City with friends and I find no difference in their ways and actions—the same pleasant ways and their two sweet girls, Miss Blanche and Miss Ethel did all they could to make it pleasant for me. The man with his millions could not have treated me any better than they have in their lovely home. Their kindness to me shall never be forgotten. My prayer to God is that He ever bless them and prosper them in their business over the head of very opposing opposition. On the 27th of January I was also the guest of Prof. R. M. Chase of Duluth, Minn., and his sister, Mrs. Eliza Bettle, who spread a delightful dinner for me with many members and friends of the Sunflower Baptist church, who did likewise my husband join with me in thanking my friends for their kindness. Respectfully, MR. & MRS. J. P. COX 3350 Prairie Ave., Chicago, Ill. A LESSON ON PIGS. The boys in the North Dakota Pig Clubs have worked out some interesting information. Charles Russell produced 2,003 pounds of pork from one litter of pigs in 203 days, at cost of a little less than three cents a pound. The sow was a Yorkshire; number in litter, 14; number raised, 14; total cost of feed, $43.12; profit, with pork at six cents, $01.06 for the litter. 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PERKINS NIFIC SCALP SPECIAL 35th Avenue, Denver kins, of Denver, Colo., who I know interesting women all over. No matter how dark your skin, variations and scientific methods of growing the hair, will grow even. Her treatments have have you written her? If ever to-day. Be sure to enclose address very plain if you expectress. TOP, WAIT, LIST he long hair, it is a Glory to He can Have that Glory If Sh Madam 'f. D. Perkins, of Denver, Colo., who has spent five years in study of the scalp, is now interesting women all over the globe in the care of the hair and scalp. No matter how dark your skin is, Madam Perkins' matchless scalp preparations and scientific method of treatment for cultivating, beautifying and growing the hair will grow your hair if there is no physical ailment to prevent. Her treatments have been successful where all others have failed. Have you written her? If not, and you want hair like her own, write her to-day. Be sure to enclose n 4-cent stamp and write your name and address very plain if you expect a reply. Don't write unless you mean business. THI-THI-THI-STORY COPYRIGHTED 1970 WOMEN, STOP, WAIT, LISTEN, READ! If a Woman have long hair, it is a Glory to Her: 1 Cor., 11-15. Every Woman Can Have that Glory If She Wishes It. This is for you, but soft, long, beau not be put on the Do you want this write for particular kins, the Scientific Denver, Colo., who world with her won hair. My own hair is ment. With these grew 17 inches in malned one-length years. What I did doing for hundreds do for you with my Scalp Preparations. No more ironed hair, tiful hair that need dresser on retiring kind of hair? If so, to Madam T. D. Per-Scalp Specialist of is astonishing the dertful art of growing my best advertise-treatments my hair two years. It had re-(four inches) for 15 for my hair I am of others, and will Matchless Scientific My treatment store. Madam Parkins Before Treatment of it and scalp scurf, causes the it, no matter how harsh; thick it, no matter how kinky. First it. Do not wait if you are in over the United States by mail making the care of the hair, and when a 4-cent stamp is en- dinal history of your hair and s answered when a A-cent stamp is race growing hair to-day wh or was when I first began treat- ses. You can secure these p- made in the world. The T. Parkins, sole agent. ends, removes dandruff and scalp scum matter how short; soft, no matter how straight from the bulbs, no matter how wonderful improvement. Do not wait I give treatments all over the United I send booklet concerning the care of taking my treatments when a 4-cent agents. I need a personal history of a condition. All mail promptly answered when the only woman of the race growing the real length my hair was when I let if you mean business. You can me. None like them made in the Preparation, Madam Perkins, sole agent ends, removes dandruff and scalp scurf, causes the hair to grow long, no matter how short; soft, no matter how harsh; thick, no matter how thin; straight from the bulbs, no matter how kinky. First treatment will show wonderful improvement. Do not wait if you are interested in your hair. I give treatments all over the United States by mail. Write me at once. I send booklet concerning the care of the hair, and testimonials of those taking my treatments when a 4-cent stamp is enclosed. I do not have agents. I need a personal history of your hair and scalp and your physical condition. * All mail promptly answered when a 4-cent stamp is enclosed. I am the only woman of the race growing hair to-day who can show the public the real length my hair was when I first began treating it. Seed for booklet if you mean business. You can secure these preparations only from me. None like them made in the world. The T. D., P. Scientific Soap Preparation, Madam Perkins, sole agent. This is for you, but soft, long, beau not be put on the Do you want this write for particular kins, the Scientific Denver, Colo., who world with her won hair. My own hair is ment. With these grew 17 inches in mined one-length years. What I did doing for hundreds do for you with my Scalp Preparations, falling hair or break THE: PATTON: HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION. Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4448. 1014 18-18 South 11th St. OMARA. NUBRASKA H. T. GEEDER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PITTSBURG. KANSAS. Office: 124½ R. Third St. Phones: Office 1475; Res. 1948. —Discourses of Women Specialty— Hedwood Lumber Co. KANSAS CITY MISSOURL Grades. Prompt Service. Hedwood Lumber Line. Phones in Our Office: — Home 827 Main. HB MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER HAIR STRAIGHTENER. NAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. 4100 POSTAGE PAID — HOUSE MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER press all letters to Music Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. BOY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every boy can will dry tie hair after a shampoo or bath, and eliminate its growth. The Alamidium Comb can but takes its heat from the heating bar which heater. We advise its use of Hayes' Hair Fomede. Heater, price $2.00. Liberal terms to agents sure & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State We never sleep. Three Licensed Emballers in attendance, 686 Quincy St. Phone 89 PERKINS ALP SPECIALIST venue, Denver, Colo. Mr. Colo., who has spent five years in women all over the globe in the care of dark your skin is, Madam Perkins' scientific method of treatment for culti- hair, will grow your hair if there is no treatments have been successful where written her? If not, and you want hair sure to enclose a 4-cent stamp and ain if you expect a reply. Don't write WAIT, LISTEN, READ! Is a Glory to Her: 1 Cor., 11-15. What Glory If She Wishes It. hurf, causes the hair to grow long, no now harsh; thick, no matter how thin; now kinky. First treatment will show it if you are interested in your hair, and States by mail. Write me at ones of the hair, and testimonials of those stamp is enclosed. I do not have your hair and scalp and your physical on a 4-cent stamp is enclosed. I am hair to-day who can show the public first treating it. Send for mode- secure these preparations only from world. The T. D..P. Scientific Body not. No more frosted hair, tuffel hair that need dresser on retiring. kind of hair? If so, to Madam T. D. Percalp Specialist of is astonishing the derful art of growing my best advertisetreatments my hair two years. It had re (four inches) for 15 for my hair I am of others, and will Matchless Scientific My treatment stops ing of, cures ailt Madam P. M. Dabney's XXTH CENTURY HAIR PREPARATIONS And Have Good Hair Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair, Grower Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Grower promotes a beautiful growth of hair, stops falling out and breaking of hair, removes dandruff and relieves itching of scalp. It will make YOUR hair grow. For woman, man or child. PRICE 50c. PER JAR Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Grower TESTIMONIAL "This is to certify that the writer suffered for four years with danduff and itching of the scalp until practically bald, trying many remedies but of no avail. About six months ago I began to use Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Grower, the results up to date are pleasing. Dandruff removed, itching stopped, good growth of hair started. The remedy is O. K. Yours for succes, Rev. L. W. Harris, Mod. Mt. Zion Baptist Association, Carrollton, Mo." Mme. Blair's 1911 Manufactured by Mrs. L. 2024 Morgan Ave., Par Removes Dandruff; Starts the Hair Grow Hair on Bald Heads if Used CURES ANY SCALP LADIES! If you wish a luxurious use this remedy. Price 50c per b Pressing Oil, $1.5 Mme. Blair's 1914 Hair Grower: Manufactured by Mrs. N. C. Blair, 2024 Morgan Ave., Parsons, Kans. Removes Dandruff; Starts the Hair to Grow in Four Days. Will Grow Hair on Bald Heads if Used According to Directions. CURES ANY SCALP DISEASE. LADIES! If you wish a luxurious growth of hair in six months use this remedy. Price 50c per box. Pressing Oil, $1.25 per box. Hair Culture ```markdown ``` Testimonials: Dear Madam: This is to certify that I have been taking treatments from Mrs. R. B. Berry, for the last five months, and can say that my hair has greatly improved. Mrs. Berry has finished the Oxford College Course, which, in my judgment is the best course I know. If you want your hair to grow, take treatments from Oxford College graduates. Yours very truly, Mrs. M. A. Bray. Texarkana, Tex. Oak St. The Oxford College treatment, when applied by Mrs. R. B. Derry, who has finished the course from that place, will work wonders with your hair. Respectfully, Harriet Thompson, Texarkana, Tex. 720 N. 6th St. Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pressing Oil Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pressing Oil is an ideal hair dressing, having properties which protect the hair from wind, weather and disease; make it soft and glossy; improves the quality of the hair and promotes straightening without irons. For woman, man or child. PRICE 50c. PER BOX Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century, Pressing Oil Six Weeks' Six Weeks' Treatment $1.25 Make a course of treatr which will last six week enclosing P. O. money or by parcel post prepaid, or mation to Madam P. M. Da HAIR PREP 1806 E. 24th St. 1914 Hair Grower: Irs. N. C. Blair, Parsons, Kans. Hair to Grow in Four Days. Will Just According to Directions. ALP DISEASE. Various growth of hair in six months per box. $1.25 per box. Make a course of treatment for the hair and scalp which will last six weeks. Send us an order today enclosing P. 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. Dear Madam:— I wish to express my gratitude to those who are head of Oxford College for the help they have been to me through Mrs. R. B. Berry. To have seen me when I began the treatments, and to contrast the difference now, you would say I have a new head. Respectfully, Mrs. Lizzie Wise. Texarkana, Texas. Do you wish to have long, beautiful hair? Permit, if you please, Mrs. R. B. Berry to use the Oxford treatment on your hair. My husband suffered with a bad case of Tetter. He scratched his head so until I was ashamed for him. We used every thing anyone would tell us. A friend was telling me of Mrs. Berry's treatment, so I thought I would try it, and I found it the best food for the scalp I ever used. The Tetter is gone and the hair is growing nicely. May God bless this wonderful treatment. Mrs. Albert Wise. Texarkana, Texas. Oxford treatment has done more for my scalp than any other scalp food I ever used. I had a very bad case of Tetter; it would almost run me crazy; I could hardly sleep at night. I have been using the Oxford treatment for six months. I never fail to recommend it to my friends. I can't praise Oxford treatment too highly. Yours very truly, Mrs. T. A. Smith. Texarkana, Texas. ATCHISON, KANSAS Rev. H. W. White preached at the old Christian church, Sunday, Jan. 31 and a large crowd attended, although the weather was bad. The Mission Circle of the Ebenezer Baptist church is growing very rapidly. Sunday afternoon, Jan. 31, a program was rendered and was quite interesting; all present were greatly benefitted. They read the bible and Rev. W. H. Hill, their pastor is their instructor; Mrs. Clifford Barnes was the Mistress of Ceremosies. --- 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 XXth Century Shampoo . Mrs. Albert Wise. 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. 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. It promotes hair health and vigor. For woman, man or child. Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo Treatment $1.25 treatment for the hair and scalp weeks. Send us an order today y order for $1.25 and receive them or write for literature and infor- Dabney's XXth Century EPARATIONS CO. Dept. J. Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Eli Green met almost sudden death early Tuesday morning, Feb. 2, when he took some people in the elevator at the Simpson Building to the upper story. Thinking the elevator was still at the same place where he left it, he stepped off and fell to the bottom of the shaft and when found was unconscious and died on the way to the hospital. Mr. Green was a very industrious young man and is survived by a wife and four sons, Willie, Archey, Fred and Gerald. The funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Ebenezer Baptist church. Rev. W. H. Hill preached the sermon. Interment at Mt. Vernon cemetery. Rev. W. H. Hill and family, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church and Rev. J. W. Wilson and family, pastor of the Zion Baptist church was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Kelley, Sunday, Jan. 31, who live on Spring St. Mrs. Deallie Generals reports born, Sunday, Feb. 7, to Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson who live at 1135 Walnut St., a fine ten pound girl. Mr. W. K. Smith who has been skil for some time departed this life early Thursday morning, Feb. 4. He lived at 423 N. 1st street with his brother, John Smith, while he was sick. He was one of the best men in town and worked for Mr. W. E. Lake at the Lake store for a number of years. Whenever you met him he would greet you with a smile and was a man that was saving and would not throw his money away FREE FREE FREE Beautiful fashion book for colorec ladies, showing all later, styles in hair. We are the largest importers and manufacturers of this style which is sold by us at prices lower than any dealer, and also guaranteed to be of the best quality and stain washing and combing. Hair sold by the pound, also hair nets and toilet articles. Lowest prices. If not sat isfled, money returned. AGENTS WANT D. Send 2 cent stamp for book. Humania Hair Co., DEPT. F. 23 Duane Street, New York. --- three ladies and lots is survived by two brothers, Mr. Jack Smith and Mr. John Smith, one sister, Mrs. Amanda Bedford of Kansas City, Mo. two nieces, Mrs. Eva Winrow and Miss Amanda Smith, two nephews, Mt Charles Smith and James Smith. The funeral services were held at the Mission Baptist church on Kansas Ave. between tenth and eleventh street. The services were largely attended and Rev. II. W. White preached the funeral sermon, which was very soul stirring; Interment at Mt. Vernon cemetery. The Sir Knights of Labor had charge of the ceremony. Please be ready when Mrs. Long calls at your residence to collect for the Plaindealer. Mrs. Julia Wilson of Omaha, Nebr., formerly of Atchison is the guest of her daughter, Miss Lyda Wilson, who lives on North Second Street. Mrs. Lizzie Flemings of Chicago, Ill. is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Sam Jones, who lives on Spring St. Mrs. Flemings also is a slave of Mr. Willis Covington. Mrs. Flemings is the noted speaker of the day. She has traveled across the Atlantic to Europe and has many things of interest to tell the people of Atchison, so whenever the opportunity presents itself, go and hear her speak and learn about the foreign country. The Sunflower Art club met Monday, Feb. 8, at the residence of Mrs. Rev. W. S. Blake, 722 Biley St. After business the hostess served a two course menu and the club adjourned to meet next Monday, Feb. 15, at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Waterson on North 6th Street. Mr. Charley Bratton preached his trial sermon, Sunday night, Feb. 7, at the Zion Baptist church. Rev. D. W. Majors has bought lot 3, in block 71 from Envah Jones for $500. The new congregation now calls itself the Mission Baptist, some of the members of the Ebenezer Baptist church and Rev. White of Topeka is preaching for them at present. Miss Maybelle Jackson went to St. Louis, Mo., a few days ago. She is the guest of her nunt, Mrs. America Robinson. Dr. W. H. Hudson, who has been very sick in Montann is improving. Mrs. Frank Jenkins Irving is at home sick with a sore throat. She has been living in St. Joseph, Mo. JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS. On January 16, a party of friends assembled at the residence of Mr. Fred Davis, armed with useful articles and proceeded to the residence of Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Beverly on S. West St. The affair was planned by Mrs. A. J. Jones and Mr. W. H. Williams and was a complete success throughout. Both were completely surprised and very thankful for the presents received. Those present were Mrs. A. J. Jones. Mrs. A. Scott, Misses C. Davis, Ressie Johnson, Mammie Salloe, Mrs. Hanners, Mrs. Walburn, Mrs. L. Bolden, Mrs. M. Floyd, Mrs. L. Wright, Mrs. A. Hill, Mrs. V. Brown, Louis Finney and Chas. Tinsley, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis and peopleaetoh eeSIIF etaoin shrdluf in W. H. Williams. The Young Married People's club met Feb. 3, with Miss Mary Gaines on W. Morgan St., and was royally entertained. The Primrose club met January 27, royally entertained at the home of Miss Bessle Johnson on W. Morton Ave. Mr. and Mrs. L, Hall of Litchfield, Ill., were the guests of Mrs. L. Hall their mother. The North End Social club celebrates its first anniversary, January 29, at the home of Mrs. M. Meadows. An excellent program was rendered, which was as follows: Welcome Address, Mrs Abner Strong; song, by the club, "My Country 'Tis of Thee"; response, Mrs. N. J. Blue, president of the Domestic Social club; paper, Mrs. G. W. Cooper; paper, Mrs. G. W etaoin3)- etaoin sh reading, Mrs. L. Meadows; paper, Mrs. F. Parker; Mrs. Abner Strong is the president of the club and in the "button hole" contest, prizes were awarded to Mrs. N. J. Blue and Mrs. Bacohs. Nice refreshments were served. The members of the Christian church very pleasantly surprised Dr. Basely on his birthday, January 37. He received a number of useful articles of which he is very thankful. Revival meeting is still in progress at McCabe church. Word was received here announcing the death of Father Mosely at Omaha, Nebr., formerly of this city. Mrs. G. C. Parks of Mammaboree st. has been taken to Pattfield, Ill. She is not much improved. The minister given January 18, at the residence of Mrs. M. Carpenter was fine. It was given by the four boys of Ward Minstrel Company. All the boys are making quite a number of hats. Among the songs sung were "The praacher went a-hunting." "That's what I call balling the Jack." "On the moonlight bay," and "Come on little children." COFFEVILLE, KANSAS. The following teachers attended the Southeastern Teachers' Association in Pittsburg last week: Profa. W. A. Eas- Dear Sir, Brownles Davis, Mary Honey and B. H. Guy. All reported a pleasant trip, but we are very sorry that Mrs. B. H. Guy is very sick at her home at this writing. Miss Louise Nitz also Mrs. Rosa Maddox is on the sick list. Rev. D. A. Jefferson was in Sedan last week. The Cleveland School rooms that were damaged by fire are being remodelled and will soon be ready for use. The Macedonia D. Y. P. U. is progressing nicely. Last Sunday evening the subject "Obedience and its reward" was very ably discussed by the members. Mrs. Will Haskell led the lesson and said many good things. The I. S. I. art club met last Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Dr. R. S. Whittaker. This being literary day a splendid program also the best that has been rendered this year was rendered: Reading, Mrs. T. A. Ingram; vocal solo, Miss Ida Dawson; instrumental solo, Mrs. J. E. Gilbert; vocal solo, Mrs. T. E. Shepard A very pleasant afternoon was spent, after which a dainty luncheon was served. The guest of honor was Mrs. I. H. Dawson. Mrs. C. Skinner is on the sick list, Mrs. Gertrude Yauney and baby, Idealia of Parsons are in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. J. A. Dudd. Mrs. G. Blackwell who has been ill for some months with a sore limb is still unable to walk. The Carnation Art and Literary club was organized Monday, Jan. 25, at the home of Mrs. J. B. Hunnigan. The following officers were elected: Mrs. J. B. Hunnigan, Pres.; Mrs. Hattie Thompson, Vice Pres.; Mrs. Beulah Skinner, New'y.; Miss Ruby White, And, New'y.; Mrs. J. A. Dald, Trusn.; Mrs. Ad Donnelly, Chaplain; Mrs. J. A. Dodd is the temporary instructor. Members: Mrs. Ada Gilbert, Mrs. Lillie Hunnigan, Pierre, Mrs. Victoria Briley. Last week the club met with Hunnah Coleman and spent an enjoyable afternoon in Art work ad adjourned to meet with J. A. Dodd, Thursday, Abl. 11. WEIR, KANSAS. Mr. Charley Wright and Miss Christia Christian were united in wedlock on the 6th by Rev. B. F. Berry at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Christian. The groom is 23 years of age and the bride 17. They will make their home in Welr. Mr. Plummer who went from here to Ellerton, Ga., last spring to see his mother and father returned on the 4th. He says the colored people of Georgia are doing fine in general. Mrs. Ella Young received a message on the 9th from Hasting, Colo., that Mrs. Lillian Shaw was dead and would be brought back to Wear for burial. Mr. Shaw brought his son here and buried him about a month ago. Mrs. Nannie Harris went to Pittsburg on the 6th to see her mother and was taken quite ill. Wilson sells coal cheap. Better stock up before it gets cold and the price advances. Call 3642 and all orders will receive prompt attention. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison St. Special diseases. Phone 959. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. R O S A Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office and Residence 720 Kansas Ave., Rooms 5 and 6. PHONE 2867. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 8 to 6 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1628 Buchanan St. Residence phones: Bell 901-2. Ind. 2859 Res Both phones 774. Res., Bell 64 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. 8334 Kansas Ave., over Gibberl; Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren St First Class Accommodations. Hot and Cold Baths. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 832 Kansas Avenue. Phone 3494 ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stains, taking off his scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. 80s Per Box. Agents Wanted. MME. M. BEARD, 619 R. 10th St., ST. JOSHUA, MN. Phones: Office House: Office 244. 11 a. m. to 62 m. Req. 645. 2 to 5-7 to 8:30 p.m. R. S. Whittaker, M. D. Office: 101½ R. Nighth St. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAH Special attention given to the treatment of Cancer, Kemena, Dropsy, Bright's Disease, Paralysis, and Diseases Peculiar to Women. The Famous..... Cancer Remedy. The Cancer, If Not Removed—No Fur MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN BETWEEN TOPEKA -- AND -- FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WIRE CITY AND JOPLIN Leaves Topeka at 7:45 a.m. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 871. THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE Farms.... Colored man, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man, where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Laguna county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $10 $32 per acre; easy terms, good toll, best climate. If you mean bush news, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas. Bell Phone West—Home Phone West 686 686 Quantity, Quality and Price Always Right. C. H. BARNEY, Coal, Wood, Feed. —Sewer Pipe, Water, Plaster, Lime, Cement, Sand and Brick. 2076 North 13th Street, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. WHEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS —and want a FIRST CLASS PLACE TO STOP CALL ON MRS. C. E. BRAXTON, 915 E. Huerfano St. COLORADO SPRINGS, — COLOR. The Bulkley Dry Goods Company, SALINA, KANSAS, EXTENDS to the Colored People a Most Hearty Welcome to Come in and Visit this. You'll Receive Courteous Treatment and Find Here Large Amounts of DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, READY TO WEAR GARMENTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES. Send Your Mail Order to The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. WE PAY POSTAGE. --- of clubs and organizations for social purposes and civic betterment the Negro community has also its full share. The list of these includes such familiar sounding titles as the Business Men's League, the Civic League, the United Democracy, the Republican Club, and colored branches of the Boys' Camp and Big Brother movements. There is a musical club called the Tempo, of which James Riese Europe, a composer of modern dance music, is president. There is a theatrical club known as the Frogs, of which no less a person than Bert Williams, late of Williams and Walker, and now known as one of the most popular Broadway comedians, is the head. Among the opportunities available for the young Negroes of the district, Public School 80 plays a most important role. There are some, two thousand pupils in this school, and eighty per cent are Negroes. One of the most serious problems confronting Mr. Thobald, principal of the school, is that of caring for the West Indian Negro children who later come with their parents to New York. At the age of eleven most of these children are not sufficiently advanced to take a place in the classes with Northern children of their own age. Of private stenographic and business schools there is a great variety available. Trades open to girls, such as hairdressing, manicuring, dressmaking, and millinery, are also taught by many competent teachers. It is hoped, too, that a trade division will soon be established in the public schools. There is a branch public library in the very heart of the community. Books on religion, history, biography and poetry are perhaps in the greatest demand. The community as a whole although this statement can hardly be taken as a proof of widespread erudition or scholarship, is said to be a veritable miat for the subscription look agent. With all this progress in the art of modern living is there no crime, no rioting or lawlessness? Indeed there is. But communities of ninety thousand people where there is no crime are not the most usual things in this world. Like white ratios of equal size, this Negro settlement has its slums, in which the violent element prevails but the citizens, through the medium of their civil organization and groups of workers, try hard to cope with that element and every illegal ach committed in the "black belt" is as much deplored by them as it would be in a similarly repectable and law-abiding white district. The sincerity and spirit with which this Negro community is attacking the problems common to all cities and towns irrespective of color and race of their inhabitants, may be judged, perhaps, by a brief quotation from the programme of a meeting of Negro business men called to discuss certain disorders in their district. Very clearly indeed the leading Negroes of this New York committee have learned that civic disorder means both social and financial loss, and that the city or organized society which permits and tolerates bad conditions is wantonly throwing away its best assets. This is what these Negro business men have to say of style betterment: The progress made by the citizens of this Negro community in cosmopolitan New York is well worth the attention and interest of all those concerned with bettering the physical and moral conditions of Negroes throughout the entire country. Is it too much to hope that the time may come when to all Negroes may be offered he opportunity for clean living and civic development such as is apparently available in the "black belt" of New York? WINFIELD, KANSAS. The Enfer Now club will meet at the home of Miss Leona Brown, next Friday evening, the 19th. Miss Belle Saunders received word from Keokuk, Iowa, that her brother, Earnest Saunders had been badly hurt by the overturning of a large coal wagon. His arm was broken and he fe- was taken to the emergency hospital. A. B. Smith is confined to his home with a severe case of la gripe. It was learned that he is some better at this writing and we hope for his speedy recovery. 10 A charity party was given last Saturday morning in the house of Miss America Harley of Junction City. The event occurred at the home of Mr. in L. Johnson on East 5th St. The evening was spent in playing games and a very nice lunch was served. Those present were Miss Leona; Brown, Miss Lucile Haldwin; Miss Belle Saunders, Miss America Harley of Junction City and Mrs. G. L. Johnson. Mrs. M. K. Keys who has been quite sick with pneumonia is said to be improving rapidly. We trust she will be with us again soon. The C. T. T. club met at the home of Mrs. Win, Hogan. Roll call was responded to by quotations from Shakespeare. After business a short program was rendered as follows: Paper, by Mrs. Jeanne Banks, also a paper an brain culture by Mrs. J. W. Woolls. Both papers were very interesting and in structure. The hostess served a dainty luncheon after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. H. A. Nichols, Feb. 10th. The C. T. T. club met, Wednesday, Feb. 10th at the home of Mrs. J. W. Woods with Mrs. G. A. Nichols as hostess. It opened by singing, "Just as I am." Roll was called with the members responding with quotations from Pope. After business was dispensed with a short program was rendered as follows: Address, "The Law of Progress" by Mrs. Jesse Brown; and a very interesting talk on personal responsibility for the improvement of the race, by Mrs. Arthur Nichols. Mrs. Frank Montgomery, a guest of the club gave an impromptu talk on the uplifting work of this club. Mrs. J. W. Nichols, better known as "Mother Nichols" was also a guest of the club and gave one of her always acceptable talks, which the ladies all enjoyed, after which a dainty lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. J. W. Woods. Wednesday, Feb. 15th. Mrs. Wilbur Nichols entertained the Kewpies at a whist party at which there were four tables of whist. The rooms were beautifully decorated with the club colors. More especially the dining hall. The long table was tastefully decorated with little Kewpie place cards lighted only by candles. The gentlemen present gave the ladies some very pleasing remarks pertaining to the club and entertaining. At a late hour they took leave declaring Mrs. Nichols a hostess incomparable. Those present were Miss A. Brown, Mr. Arthur Fox, Miss O. Nichols, Lakoy Moore, Miss E. Sawyer, Verlett Hayden, Miss A. Harley, Oscar Brown, Miss G. Nichols, Charles Wood, Miss M. Goodwm, Harr's Nichols, Miss L. Franklin, Archie L. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Berl Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Nichols. Little Sawyer Nichols has been on the sick list but is improving rapidly. Mr. Iolw Sawyer was the guest of Mr. Wilbur Nichols last Saturday. "Old Fashion Sour Mash Whiskey" BOTTLED IN BOND—SOLD NOW DIRECT TO YOU AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICE. Think of it, 4 full quarts of genuine "Old Fashion Sour Mash Whiskey" bottled in bond for only $3.25 express prepaid.—The little green government stamp is a guarantee for purity, age and full measure. It isn't safe to buy any other whiskey. Order immediately. Remember "Old Fashion," the whiskey with the velvet taste for family and medical use. A free whiskey glass and cork-screw. ..Interstate.. Dist. Company, 1625 W. Ninth St., KANSAS CITY, —:— MISSOURI. Miss Edna Greene, Graduate Biographer 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 $300, and I will give your wants prompt attention. No manuscript too difficult for me to handle; no job too small or too large to receive careful attention. St. Marks, A. M. E. Curren, corner of Harrison and Norris St. is doing a great work. This Society was organized a little over three months ago and is progressing splendidly. The Society is composed exclusively of young people Aaron Douglas, a student of the Topeka High School, deserves much commendation; every devoted work displayed with the Society. The Society meets every Friday night. A special program has been arranged by the program committee. This program will be dedicated to the memory of Abraham Lincoln. The program is a follow-up: Address by Fred Voiland, North Topeka candidate for Mayor; reading, "Lincoln's Proclamation," Miss Willa May Martin; address, "The welfare of the Society," Walter White; aside from the addresses mentioned several recitations and readings will be rendered, by the members, M. W. Overton will make the responsive remarks to Mr. Voiland's address. We extend cordial invitation to friends and visitors and all who wish to participate. David W. Solomon, the crite of the Society, is noted for his speaking. His criticism is gleeful and yet in harmony with the rule of the Society. Again let me extend in behalf of the Society, the cordial invitation to come over in "Macedonia and help us out," for we are doing a great work and deserve your approval. Where Brother Jones Got. Off. A bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church in Tennessee was entertaining a number of his preachers at a chicken supper, following the holding of the annual conference. Except one very small and very black presiding elder, all the guests were of an impressive size and bearing. In serving the plates the host overlooked the little man. Presently the time came for replenishing the plates, and now the bishop saw the small figure, wedged in behind two wade, broadclothed forms. "Brother Jones," he inquired in his last pulpit voice, "will you have more chicken? "More?" shrilled Brother Jones indignantly—"more? Huh! I ain't never had some jit!"—Saturday Evening Post. Honest weight and prompt service is making Wilson the most popular coal dealer in Topeka. Call 3642 COME TO TEXAS, save $10.00 per month. Buy a lot in a fast growing railroad city of 7,000 people and forty acres of land for $300,00, $10.00 monthly payments, without interest. Dept. 8. FRANK C. 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One half the thickness and weight of Regular Edition. Regular Edition: On strong book paper, Wt. 163/1 in. Size 147 x 81/2 x 6 inches. Write for specimen pages, Illustrations, etc. Must this WILSON CASH COAL CO. FOES OF THE ROSEBUD. 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 helleborine dusted on the bushes a very good remedy. A sifter 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.-Kural Life. 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 cats crushed together or just plain corn coarsely ground and fed dry are hard to beat.—Iowa Homestead. Hand or Power Spraying? 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 spray. Farm Progress 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 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 enough to receive a long handle. This works very satisfactorily.—Farm and Fireside. A conveyance of land described is running with the meanders of a non-navigable stream gives title to the thread of the stream in the absence of a contrary intention shown by the deed—Robinson Versus Wells, Ky., 125 B. W. 317. 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 unpounds, but where animals or articles are sold for food the law implies a waiver on the part of the buyer that such provisions are wholesome and it is not, and the rule of buyers' risk does not apply.