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Seventeenth Year. No. 24. St. Mark Lays Cornerstone Ceremony Was Grand and Impressive. The corner stone was laid at St. Mark A. M. E. church on the North side last Sunday by Deputy Grand Master, H. I. Monroe, assisted by Kaw Valley, No. 18, Mt. Morish, No. 5, and Euclid No. 2; Mt. Oread Commandery of Lawrence and Cyrene Commandery of Topeka. The exercises were opened with prayer, Rev. Martin, Master of Ceremonies. Rev. H. W. White of the Central Baptist church on the North side represented Governor Capper and delivered the address of the occasion eulogizing the work of the church, its members and the pastor and the work they are A. B. carrying on, and also the great progress that is being made by the race as a whole and the Masonic bodies. Rev. White is one of the best pulpit orators of the West and, his speech for fifteen minutes was one of the best or racial and religious lines that has been heard on such an occasion for a long time. The Commanderies and lodges assembled at the Masonic Temple at 404 Kansas avenue, headed by Jackson's Military band, under the escort of Mt. Oread Commandery, under Captain James Bowers, followed by Cyrene Commandery, Will Williams, Captain, and the three blue lodges of Topeka, Deputy Grand Master, H. I. Monroe and the grand officers. The line of march was from Kansas Avenue to North Topeka, then west to Harrison and Norris St., to St. Mark church. Sir H. I. Monroe, D, G. M., is being congratulated upon the manner and way in which he conducted the ceremony and the laying of the stone. His assistants who aided in the work are being complimented upon the way in which the effect and solemn duties were imposed upon them and how masterly they were carried out. Deputy Grand Master Monroe is a 33rd Mason and is also captain of Cyrene Commandery and has led this commandery for several years to victory in competitive drills. After he pronounced the corner stone lain in due and ancient form according to Masonic rites, he delivered an oration commending and thanking those who assisted in the work; and also commending the work of Rev. Martin and the members of St. Mark church and asked that everybody assist in completing the building of the church. Mr. Monroe has been Deputy Grand Master for several years and his relation to the fraternity is of the very best type and according to masonic rules; and when Grand Master Hawkins retires, Mr. Monroe is expected to succeed him. The Mt. Oread Commandery of Lawrence is one of the best drilled and finest looking commanderies in the West. Their uniforms are unique and the men are handsome and their department is of the very best and they have won several prizes in competitive drills. They were met at the depot by a committee of the Cyrene Commandery who entertained them at dinner and refreshments while in the city. They were the center of attraction whilst here and the people were glad to see and welcome them. GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE. The George R. Smith College or Bedalis Mo., has just closed a very successful Commencement season. On Sunday morning, May 9th, Dr. I. TOPEKA PLAIN TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MAY 21, 1915. Garland Penn, of Cincinnati, one of the corresponding secretaries of the Freedmen's Aid Society, delivered the baccalaureate sermon before a crowded house. He showed in a masterly way that humility was the basis of service, and urged the graduates to do well whatever task lay before them instead of waiting for something better, that promotion would come to the deserving, and that only as they were meek and approachable could they be of service to humanity. The sermon was eloquent and full of common sense and was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by the entire audience. The music was of a high order, and the Infirmammatus, rendered by the college Choral Circle under the direction of Miss M. Minniolla Jackson was especially fine, the solo parts being taken by her sister, Miss Viola Willene Jackson. In the afternoon, the Rev. H. T. Reeses, of Columbia, Mo., an alumnus of the College, delivered the annual address to the Religious Societies on "The Wonderful Book," which was both interesting and instructive. At night Dr. W. H. Wheeler, superintendent of the Kansas City District, gave the annual lecture, the subject of which was "A Symmetrical Life." It was a thoughtful and earnest presentation of the truth, and following it Dr. Wheeler's daughter, Miss Gertrude, delighted the audience with one of her beautiful solos. one of her heroes. On Monday night the Annual Oratological contest was held, four members of the College Department participating. Miss Aurora Smith of Seda'ia was the successful contestant and the prize a gold medal. and the prize On Tuesday the Domestic Science and Art Departments gave an exhibit of their work, and at night there was a recital by the Music Department. The rendition of the Sextette, "What for Vengence" was especially fine and received an enthusiastic endorse. On Wednesday afternoon President and Mrs. Evans held a general reception, assisted by the Faculty, and at night the Commencement Exercises proper took place. Orations were delivered by several members of the graduating classes, the valedictory being given to Miss Ora Anna DeMoss of Topeka, Kansas. The address to the graduates was delivered by Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer, D. D., pastor of the First Christian church of Sedalis, and was eloquent and inspiring. At the close, the degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on Miss Ora Anna DeMoes of Topeka, Kansas, and Miss Hazel Valeria Smith of Lexington, Mo., and diplomas and ce tificates given to the graduates of the Nerima, College Preparatory and Commerceal Departments. Prizes were distributed for excellency in oratory, housekeeping, and needlework. The weather throughout the Commencement week was ideal, the audiences large and appreciative, and interest in the school was evident everywhere. The year just closed has been a succe ful one and greater things are being planned for the future. THE LESSON CHINA TEACHES Final settlement of the Chinese situation, thereby averting a crisis that threatened alarming results, has given Japan an overwhelming influence in the celestial nation, the outcome of which remains for future generations to witness. For under the arrangement made no nation can hope with reasonable certainty to shake the shadow of the Mikado from China. Despite the announcement of the Japanese embassy in Washington that Japan "receded" from its most important demands, it was agreed to "keep on record" all these supposedly objectionable demands. Keeping on record in this case means they will stand! And what ar t these proposals which are to be "kept on record?" Read them as they come from the Jana nase embassy; The Chinese government will, in case it is deemed necessary in the future, employ Japanese advisers; in case Japanese subjects desire to lease or purchase land for the purpose of building schools or hospitals in the interior, the Chinese government will permit them to do so; the Chinese government will, some day in the future, send its military officers to Japan in order to make arrangements directly with the Jap- The Neglected Grave of Bishop Grant Last Resting Place of Noted Churchman and Leader is Hidden by Weeds and Brush. J anese military authorities for the purchase of arms from Japan or for establishing an arsenal in China under Japanese and Chinese management; the Chinese government engages not to grant any other power concessions to build shipyards, naval or military establishments or invest capitol in Euklen province. There can be no question about the EFFECT of these matters of record. They will give Japan a predominating influence in the internal affairs of China to the subordination of the Chinese in the affairs of their own government—and to the exclusion of every civilized nation in the world. The Chinese are the reverse of the Japanese in many ways. Where the Chinese are slow, conservative, peaceable, the Japanese are makers of history, inclined to be radical and dominating. This is not to say the Chinese would not fight if properly organized, disciplined and equipped With the influence of Japan hang- The Neglect of Bisc Last Resting Place man and Leade Weeds are We note a photo of a man in the Crisis standing on the sunken grave of the late Bishop Abram Grant at San Antonio, Texas. The grave is all covered with weeds and underbrush where the moles, owls and rattle snakes are making their home. Oh, where is the man upon whom he cast his mantel? His former associates of the Bishops Council that are living! Oh, where is the property he left? Oh, where is those benefitted by his will? Oh, where is all those ministers he has worked with and helped for a half century? Are they dead? We think not! It is a shame and an everlasting disgrace not only to the African Methodist church, her bishops, ministers and laymen, but to the entire race to allow such a stigma as the neglecting of Bishop Grant's grave to rest upon the race. If the great host of men who claimed his personal friendship don't take up the matter, The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale image with a blurry background. let some outsider see to it. The late Bishop Grant did so much for his church and race, and now to neglect to pay homage to his memory is a calamity. There is a move on foot among several of the general officers and bishops to erase his name from all the good things he started. Ignoring laws passed at the last general conference and by those who profess to have been his best friends. First they are trying to wreck the Ministers' Home purchased at Colorado Springs by the late Bishop Grant with forty thousand dollars. They are trying to starve the old veteran ministers and drive them from the home by refusing to pay them money out of a fund appropriated at the last general conference. This old veteran and his wife are trying to ing over them they probably will develop into just that kind of a nation—battlers for Japan! China is a great country with undeveloped resources. Japan has a surplus of population. An influx of Japanese means development of manufactures and expansion of Japanese commerce in China. Japan aspires to be a product of iron and machinery; to produce cotton goods on a large scale; to create other industrials that will aid in gathering a big portion of the world commerce. But Japan is short of raw materials. She has no iron ore, no coking coal, no raw cotton, while China has ALL of these. Listen to this part of the agreement: 'China is to consult Japan first before either contracting railway loans or loans to be secured by taxes." China is borrowing and will continue to borrow large sums of money, but these loans MUST have the ted Grave shop Grant e of Nuted Church- er is Hidden by nd Brush. carry out the late Bishop's plan to provide a home for the old and infirm ministers, but the gang of fixers and interpreters of law have blocked it by saying the law is not explicit enough. Oh, what a shame for men who claim to be the followers of Christ resorting to such methods. Let us here say to those fellows that all the money handled by the financial secretary is charity finances secured from hard working people through the poor, hard working ministers and no soft-handed scabrat should try to withhold it from where it justly belongs. This is only one of many things they are trying to destroy to build themselves up. The Bishops good works will live on after this class are dead and forgotten. Bishop Grant built the John Brown monument at Quindaro on the grounds where stands Western University, but he never lived to see it unvalled. He was not selfish, but ```markdown ``` like his Saviour, went about doing good things. He put Douglass hospital upon its feet, yet they are not doing for that institution what they should do. We think it high time to get rid of the Negro fake. He has fooled the public long enough! If the A. M. E. Bishop's council don't take steps to erect a monument or tombstone at the head of the late Bishop Grant's grave, we shall appeal to the Governor of Texas, calling his attention that one of his state's grandest sons has fallen and his grave is being neglected by those whom he most benefitted. Now let Texas pay honor to whom honor is due and show the world that the name of such an illustrious man shall never die. NICK CHILES, ```markdown ``` Prof. Joseph E. Hereford on 11th and Campbell St., Kansas City, Mo., is also manufacturer of the Moses-Dickson Regalia Co., located at 1217 Woodland, where he manufactures the goods and also has his residence and general office. He has been connected with the Lincoln High School for several years and has under his supervision 700 children and a corp of fourteen teachers. He also has a kindergarten in connection and has a first class training department of Domestic Science. He has the only first class cafe in the West connected with a colored school where ninety per cent of the students patronize. His school was the only one of the many located at Kansas City that was selected by the board to experiment on the us$_0$ of paper towels; and so well and so economically has it proven to the board by Prof. Hereford's skillful management that it will be installed in all the schools the next term. He is past Grand Mentor of the State of Missouri, where he served the Knights and Daughters of Tabor for sixteen years. He brought APPROVAL of Japan! The story of Egypt and Persia may be repeated—and Japan will become absolute ruler of the greatest nation of the Eastern Sun. And remember, too, the signed stipulation provides China is NOT to "alienate or least to another power ANY territory or island!" In many projects, railway extension, establishment of industries., China and Japan agree to go in on a partnership basis—and a partnership basis in every instance means Japanese CONTROL! Japanese are given power to buy land for buildings and commercial purposes and industrial uses or agricultural pursuits; to travel and reside and conduct business. In Manchuria, even the Japanese courts are to handle cases where Japanese are defendants and pass upon taxation matters. This is Japanese rule outright. These are the rights which China has signed away—signed away while other great powers were busy elsewhere—and under which Japan has entrenched herself no doubt the destiny of a nation with unlimited resources, obtaining for Japan national industry and strength, be coming to China what England is to India and Egypt, as well as the establishment of a new Asiatic Monroe doctrine. And there was nothing else for China—China, a helpless nation with millions of people, the most wonderful resources on the face of the globe, to do but agree to the covenant. FOR CHINA-GREAT CHINA HAS NO ARMIES, NO NAVY, NO MUNITIONS OF WAR, NO MILITARY LEADER SHIP, NO FRIENDS IN FACT. What a lesson this new covenant should teach to the other world nations!-Kansas City Post. NEW TRUSTEES FOR WESTERN UNIVERSITY. A new board of trustees for the Western University, state school for colored boys and girls, was named by the order up to where it now stands, as one of the foremost orders from a financial and business basis. Mr. Hereford was born at Chillicothe, Mo. He has a son serving in the army and is making good. Prof. Hereford is being urged by his many friends to give his consent to serve as Grand Master of the great state of Missouri at the expiration of the term of Nelson Crews, who has another year to serve. The time has now come that men of our race are being recognized as men of ability, honor, trust and worth. Mr. Hereford merits the support of not only the members of the various organizations of which he is a member; but by the entire colored population of Missouri and elsewhere. He has worked hard to attain the standing he has in the West and is an honorable, upright Christian gentleman; and it is the duty of the rank and file of the race to keep such as he in the front. Let us get out of that joyous habit of putting men in positions because we are prejudiced to the success of one who is more worthy and better qualified. Governor Capper this week. The trustees are: Willard Merriam, Kansas City, Kansas, the Rev. J. R. Rappom, Kansas City, Kans., the Rev. H. W. King, Topeka, and Eugene L. Bell Atchison County. All of the appointees are colored men except Mr. Merriam. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Mrs. G. A. Nichols is the guest of Mrs. Frank Montgomery and will attend the High School exercise at Island Park. Mrs. Nichols is much improved. Roy Moore went to Wichita to represent Southwestern at the track meet, which was held last Friday. Charles T. Wood accompanied Moore to see that he did his duty. Charles T. Wood, Clarence From, Lawrence Brown took an active part at the High School track meet at the fair ground last Friday. Lawrence Brown won a gold medal for the broad jump. J. W. Jackson went to Salina to visit his brother, S. C. Jackson and to see his best girl. Jackson may put the renter out of his home sound of these days. Monro Garner, Ivan Sawyer, Ed Brunce, Green Sawyer, Edith West, Helen West were guests of Josiah Montgomery last Friday and to attend the track meet. Oscar Brown and Beryle Brown are much improved and are able to be up and around. Rev. Daniels and his wife from Lawrence have taken charge of the A. M. E. church. Rev. M. Woten went to Newton where we trust he will do well. The conference will meet here in the early part of next month. Mr. Thomas Cottom, who is the best cement builder in this part of the country is putting in a big job on College Hill. The C. C. T. club met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Lula Brown. The pleasant hour club met with Mrs. A. L. Nichols at the home of Mrs. D. E. Douglas on Main street. Everybody Invited To Be present. The Trustees, Faculty and students of Topeka Industrial Institute, extend the general public a cordial invitation to be present at the annual Commencement Exercises beginning Sunday, May 23rd. The Commencement announcements follow: Bunday, May 23, 2:30 P. M.—Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. J. A. Bray, A. M., Birmingham, Alabama, Commissioner of Education, Colored Episcopal church. 8 P. M., exercises, Religious Organizations. Monday, May 24, 10 to 12 A. M. Examinations. 3 P. M. —Field sports 8 P. M.—Recital Musical Dept. Tuesday, May 25, 10 to 12 A. M. Exercises, Examinations and Industrial Exhibits. 2 P. M.—Class Day exercises. 4 P. M.—May Queen Pageant. 8 P. M.—Senior Class Play. Wednesday, May 26, 10 A. M. Meeting Alumni Association. 2 P. M.—Commencement Exercises. Address, Rev. L. G. Jordan, L. L. D. Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary Foreign Mission Board, National Baptist Convention. Principal Carter and his teachers will be pleased to provide accomodation and entertainment to all persons of various sections of the state. This is our institution. Let every parent in the state see the work and see the progress that is being made by our boys and girls. FOR SALE-A SNAP. Here is an opportunity to invest a small sum of money in a good paying restaurant, lunch counter, soda water fountain and ice cream parlor in Leavenworth. Kansas, on the main business street and it is the only place that serves both white and colored. An old established business with first class standing; for particulars write B. F. Samuels, 220 Delaware street, Leavenworth, Kansas, for new is the time, as the business season is opening up; can be bought on reasonable terms. Ill health cause for selling. Oxford College of Hair Culture Oxford College of Hair Culture 4248 WEST BELLE PLACE, SAINT LOUIS, -------------- MISSOURI WILL PAY YOU TO INVESTIGATE THE OXFCRD SYSTEM. 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Dr. L. Bordery and Company have struck coal in their new shaft, north of Weir. The school children and their teachers entertained their parents at the Central School building on the night of the 6th. After some literary work, a program was rendered, after which ice cream was served and all were happy. The Little Dixie Band gave her first public concert on the street on the 8th. Prof. W. F. King left here at 12th for Vinita, Okla., where he will deliver the address to Prof. J. E. Finley's commencement on May 12th. The Little Divic Band entertained the day school picnic at Columbus on the 15th. Miss Viola Jackson is assistant teacher in the day school for the new term and Miss Linham of Bowling Green, Mo., was elected on the 15th. Mrs. M. Lee who has been sick so long is able to be up in the house. OMAHA TALENT DRAWS LARGE AUDIENCE. "Because I Love You," a drama of love and adventure was presented at the Krug Theatre last Friday evening by the Du Bois Dramatic club. It was the third offering by this splendid organization and it quite exceeded the fondest expectation of its most sanguine friends. The stellar roles were played by Smith, as Imogene Courtleigh; J. W. Bundrant, as Horace Verner; John Smith, as Dick Hall; B. K. Ward, as Major Duffey; Hazel Walker, as Prudence Freehart and Andrew T. Reed, as Ira Courtleigh, the villian. Of lesser importance, but well played were the roles of the Gypsy father, mother and daughter,taken by B. F. Covington, Jessie Moss and Hazel Perry and Lige by Master Cecil Alexander. Ada Smith as Imogene acquitted herself creditably throughout the production, as did Messrs. Bundrant and Ward, Mrs. Walker and Andrew T. Reed as the villian rose to the plane of art. The supporting company was excellent and the play has fully justified the expectations of the public and on every hand hopes are expressed that it will be reproduced. There were scenes of love and adventure, and cleverly executed climaxes throughout. The nemesis of justice finally overtook the villian and throttled him, and he expiated his imfamy by death on the sword's point, while the hero claimed and married his heroine. There was huand pathos and between each act a mor and pathos and between acts a ducers with these were Messrs. Badger, R. W. Long and Roscoe Miller. Mrs. W. T. Osborne, generally regarded as the ablest promoter in Omaha, is responsible for the artistic and financial and social success of the play, which brought out the most representative audience which up-to-date has graced any of our play houses for the witnessing of drama. A hope is here expressed that the Du Bois Dramatic club will give the public another artistic treat in the near future. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Will you please do as other have done.—Pay the collector, will you, please? Fluer De Lisi Art and Literary club met at the home of Mrs. A. Donley, Tuesday. The meeting called to order by vice president. After the general routine of business, one hour was devoted to fancy work, after which Mrs. Donley served a dainty two course lunch and the club adjourned to meet at te home of Mrs. O. R. Hailey, Tuesday the 18th. Miss Clyda Bradford is in the city visiting friends. Mrs. W. E. Love spent Tuesday in Parsons, the guest of Mrs. A. H. Morton. Rev. J. D. Rice and Mrs. W. D. Love returned from the teachers picnic Saturday with a sprained ankle. Rev. Rice was compelled to use an imported cane from some husky tree on his return home. Dr. R. S. Whittaker was in Independence, Kansas on business last week. Mr. Paul Grant is able to be out again after a few days illness. Rev. J. A. Alexander of Muskogee, Okla., and the superintendent of the Tulsa district was in the city and held quarterly meeting at the C. M. E. church. Rev. Graves, pastor. Excellent service was rendered. Mrs. J. W. Powell is on the sick list. Mr. R. H. Hightower made a business trip to Independence, Kansas last Monday. The Sunday School rally at the Macedonia Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, May 16th, was quite a success. The Sunday School was represented by ministers as follows: Rev. J. S. King and Rev. J. E. Barnes Independent. Bach minister, spoke 15 minutes and the total amount raised was $20.03. Rev. Teal being in the lead, represented the primary and young men's class. Mrs. D. A. Jefferson, teacher of primary is due much credit, also the other teachers, G. Blackwell, superintendent. Misses Edwina Pierces, Lennie Dawson and Mr. Dean Johnson are the graduates among the colored pupils of the C. H. S. The Chautauqua rendered at Sardis First Baptist church was excellently attended out throughout the week and proved to be quite a success. Rev. P. D. Skinner, our pastor is a splendid business man. The drama given at the Bethel A. M. M. church last Friday evening was one to be praised. A splendid audience witnessed same. The drama was under the auspices of Miss Frankle Hailey. LOOKEBA. OKLAHOMA. We are having some real cold weather for May. Mrs. Joe Gunter and children Sundayed with Mrs. H. B. Ray. Mrs. P. S. Webb of Colony attended the rally at Oak Grove Baptist close May 21st and we are looking for her home. Lady Lizzie Fitzpatrick will make her annual visit with Sunrise Chapter, No. 13, May 31st. A grand banquet will be given in her honor. All master Mason and families are invited. Miss Maud Eaton is visiting with her sister-in-law, Mrs. J. H. Gunter. Young men, the ladies are here. Mrs. J. H. Griffin is here on account of the severe illness of her sister, Mrs. Luella Anderson who is slowly improving. Mrs. Clarissa B. McNeil was in this vicinity Saturday, attending her chapter. Miss M. Wilson is suffering from an ulcerated tooth. Grandma Gunter and daughter, Mrs. Fields went to see Mrs. L. H. Anderson, Tuesday. Mr. S. M. Ray helped his brother, A. L. Ray plow Monday. The old soldiers will hold their memorial services at Bridgeport, Oklahoma, May 23. Rev. O. W. Winkfield is preparing a grand Children's Day program, and dinner will be spread on the ground and plenty of good cold lemonade. Rev. H. Beasle delivered a splendid short sermon Sunday at Oak Grove. Mrs. C. G. Mcvenn was up to see her daughter, Saturday and Sunday, who is very sick at this time at her sister, Mrs. H. B. Ray. Mrs. E. Harris is slightly indisposed this week. Mr. A. L. Ray and son attended the rally Sunday. MEASURE INTRODUCED BY REV A. C. STEIN PASSES HOUE BY VOTE OF 138 TO 34. DEFEAT PLAN TO DELAY Stein and Geary Made Notable Speeches in Support of Bill.. Great Victory for the Pitsburg Courier and Representation Base Leagues of Pitaburg. Harrisburg, Pa — Wednesday, April 14, after one of the most spectacular fights in the history of the legislature, the bill introduced by Representative A. C. Stein to give equal rights to the Afro-American race was passed by a vote of 138 to 34. Mr. Stein and Thomas P. Geary representing the first legislative district of Pitts, made the battle for the bill, Rep. Phillips tried to postpone action, but was defeated on the appeal made by Stein. Phillips later was cheered when he voted for the bill. Stein's Great Speech. Representative Stein spoke in part as follows: "I rise to add my effort for the passage of the bill guaranteeing to all persons, regardless of race, creed or color, the equal protection of the law. The bill simply prohibits the usual forms of race discrimination practiced daily against our colored citizens, and provides that any person so insulted may be recompensed in damages and the offender criminally punished. It is merely an amplification of the act of 1887 which was intended to accomplish the same purpose but is unenforceable. The rights of over 250,000 of our citizens are involved. "I plead simply for the justice granted by the fourteenth amendment to the federal constitution, guaranteeing every person the equal protection of the law. This right was recognized and followed by the framers of our Constitution in 1874, for the very first article thereof declares these inherent rights of man- That all men are born equally free and independent and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights, which are the enjoyment and defending the life and liberty of acquiring, possessing and protecting property and reputation and of pursuing their own happiness. "The Republican platform adopted at Pittsburgh in August, 1914, upon which our party secured its magnificent victory, contained this declaration for justice to the Negro citizen; "We condemn the so-called Jim Crow bills introduced in Congress by Southern Democrats, and other measures antagonistic to the Negro citizen, together with the rulings for segregation in the executive department of the government of Negro employees. We declare these race discriminations are contrary to the spirit of American institutions. "Upon this promise the Republican party procured the Negro vote. Can we now as honorable men refuse to carry out our pledge?" Representative Geary, also of Pittsburg followed Steins lead in support of the bill and dwelt in a lenthy manner on it as a measure insuring fair play. OLATHE, KANSAS. The 3rd quarterly executive board meeting of the Neosho Valley District Association, and its auxiliaries met with the 2nd Baptist church, May 13. A nice delegation was present and an interesting session was held. Mrs. Eliza Clark spent the week end in Kansas City. Miss Amelia Davis of Kansas City was the week end visitor of Mrs. George Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Moore spent Sunday afternoon in Kansas City. Mr. Harry Hays who has been unable to perform his duties as torsorial artist in Mr. Andy Williams' shop, is able to be at his post again. The members of St. Paul A. M. E. church are putting down a cement walk on the west side of the church. The work is being done by C. L. Sanders, a cement contractor. Friday, the 21st, will mark the closing of the city schools of Olathe. Lincoln school will render an excellent program at Society Hall. P. P. G. Porter and his assistant, Miss Alma Bass are to be commended for term of school. They have been re-elected for the next school term. Miss Rosa Brown who has been quite sick with typhoid fever is improving slowly. Mr. Joe Manlow spent last Tuesday in Chanute on business. Mr. Simon Dixon of Kansas City was in Olathe last Saturday or business. Rev. James Holmes preached the Odd Fellows' sermon in Fort Scott last Sunday, May 9. Rev. Robinson of the A. M. E. church who was called to Paris. Mo., two weeks ago, on account of the sickness and death of his mother, is at home again. Mother's Day was fittingly observed at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Sunday, May 9. A nice program was rendered. GOOD COMPETENT WOMAN TO CARE FOR INVALID LADY; WANTED: A competent lady to take care of a lady who is almost an invalid. This is a splendid home and the party will have time to earn extra money. Salary from $18.00 to $20.00 per month; good reference must be furnished. This is a splendid opportunity for the right party. For particulars, address, Mrs. G. I. Martin, 1701 Morton St., Great Bend Kansas. BEER MADE AT HOME! NEW DISCOVERY REVOLUTIONIZES THE BEER BUSINESS! Cincinnati, O., May 21.—By a new method of concentration a well known Brewer of this city has discovered a process whereby real beer in concentrated form can now be furnished. Anyone can now have in their own home a glass of beer whenever wanted at a cost of only one cent a glass. He furnishes the Barley Malt, Hops and other necessary ingredients of Beer in the concentrated form so that simply by the addition of water and a little sugar a sparkling, foaming glass of Lager Beer can be quickly prepared. It is said that this beer is far superior to the regular Brewery Beer and as a result of this discovery thousands of people all over this country are already making their own beer at home. This new discovery will be welcomed by thousands of people living in dry territory as on account of its concentration it can be delivered quickly and cheaply anywhere by Parcel Post. No one, whether in field, factory, farm or home, needs now to be without their daily glass of refreshing Lager Beer. Mr. A. S. Shuh of 2724 Third St. Cincinnati, O. has written a very interesting booklet giving the history and secrets of his process which he is mailing with free trial offer to anyone sending him their name and address. "Klean Maid" College Hill Bread It's Made in the "Sun-Lit G. L. Jordan, Bakery on College Hill." PROPRIETOR Landauer MERCANTILE CO. EXCLUSIVE LADIES STORE WINE CAPITOL BREW Jefferson City, The Oldest Bank Capital and Surplus MOFFET NATIONAL LARNED, J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. M. DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W. W. OLD BREWERY COMPANY, City, Missouri. Oldest Bauk in Pawnee County. and Surplus - $60,000.00. MOFFÉTT BROS.' NATIONAL BANK LARNED, KANSAS. Krouch, A. H. Moffharles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr John Lindas, W. W. Oett. The Oldest Bank in Pawnee County. Capital and Surplus $60,000.00. MOFFETT BROS.' NATIONAL BANK LARNED, KANSAS. J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. Moffbarles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr DIRECTORS:—John Lindas, W. W. Oett. service extended by this bank is evidence of its desire to promote a lasting and friendly relationship with all of its patrons. poria State Bank. KANSAS. The Bank o The Bank of Commerce Of Wellington, Kansas. A Good Place to Bank. Capital Sack $50,000.00 Starts an Account in Our Savings Department. Won all Savings REMEMBER-A PENNY SAVEN NY EARNED-START NOW AT BANK OF O good place to Bank. to Bank, Capital Sack $50,000.00. One Dollar account in Our Savings Department. We Pay Interest REMEMBER-A PENNY SAVED IS A PEN- D—START NOW AT BANK OF COMMERCE, a Bank. A Good Place to Bank. Capital Sack $50,000.00. One Dollar Starts an Account in Our Savings Department. 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. E. B. ROSER, Pres. H. T. HARBAUGH, V-Pres. CHAS. P. HANGEN, Cashier G. E. HARBAUGH, Ass't. Cashier 1872. First N 1914. First National Bank 42 Years Successful Business in Winfield, Kansas. We Pay 4% On Savings. EMPORIA, MILLINERY KANSAS. Delivered to Your Kitchen Door Like Grocerlea "THE PALE LAGER," "HUB CITY BREW," and the MUENCHENER STYLE." Prompt and KANSAS. H. T. HARBAUGH, V-Pres. G. E. HARBAUGH, Ass't. Cashies Rev. Gentry and oters of his church were up from Topeka and had a basket dinner with Slater Dicle Boot Sunday. The social at the church Saturday night was quite a success and a neat sum was cleared. Mrs. Thomas Bolton and Velmer were in Paxico, Sunday. Miss Lavera Farrar of Topeka, Sundayed here with her aunt, Mrs. Wen. Davis. Mrs. Lizzie Davis was a Topeka caller Thursday and Friday. Dan West of Paxico made a business trip here this week. K. D. Officer and son Walter of Paxico were here on business one day last week. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Many persons say the fine arrangement of the Chautauqua-Carnival program will not soon be forgotten, also that the classical music and current discussions were very intelligently arranged by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, the directress. The first night at Summer High School, Western University singers, under Prof. R. G. Jackson came at the invitation of Rev. D. A. Holmes and sang on the Chautauqua date. The soprano solo, "Ae Bawning" was fine, also the comic solo, "Three Little Chestnuts," the trit, "Father Lead Me," and the bass solo were very fine. The solo and chorus, "Little Brown Baby," received an ovation. There are many good voices in the W. U. Chorus. The Mission Circle under Mrs. F. Morris served dinner Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, Mrs. F. A. Calaway, president of the Sewing Circle led the ladies in serving the finest dinner of the week. They had a Japanese booth decorated with Japanese banners, etc., and had confetti and ice tea. Their tables had Japanese decorations, etc. The principle feature of their program were paper, "Club Women" by Mrs. I. P. Bradley, which was a fine rendition. The ladies also discussed "National Prohibition Is Necessary;" the majority were for it. Temperance quotations were given and suitable music was rendered. Mrs. Cline of St. Louis, made appropriate remarks. Meedamas R. Dickerson and Lyle were present. Miss Mary Thomas was sick and the spelling contest could not be had. On children's Day, Mrs. Matthews addressed the children and Miss Olle Henderson's pupils sang and recited and Little Miss Willa Dwiggins rendered a pretty piano solo. Monday evening the Kings Daughters with Mrs. J. J. Lewis as president, entertained with a May Queen Drill, directed by Mrs. Celesta Meeks. The children drilled well. There were also two tableaux. A good crowd was present. There were only two pay nights during the whole Chautauqua. Mr. D. W. White worked to help make it a success and Mrs. Matthews has been asked to arrange similar programs for other churches and was asked to have the same one extended or repeated. Prof. Grisham showed his appreciation by sending written regrets that his illness prevented his attendance. Prof. Gregg also wanted to appear on another night. Judge Bradley was present, also Prof. Reynolds, who is a fine singer and a very trivial gentleman. The same officers are asking to have one or two nights' program about June 20th. Mrs. Rodgers, the new president of Excelsior club is a fine worker. Mrs. B. W. White is ill. Mrs. Sophia Fine-Shelby of Chicago passed through and visited Miss Lawrence, her aunt, en route to Pleasanton, where she will remain. Some of the A. M. E. church members say they realized over $4000.00 at the rally at their church, May 16. Mrs. Maggie Merritt of Chicago, is here and will visit her relatives about 6 weeks. Mr. Albert Burdette, of California is here on a visit. Rev. Mollanibo preached Sunday night at Metropolitan church. He is from British Central Africa. Rev. Holmes in the ordinary collection raised $99.00. Miss Mattie Walton, a teacher in Kansas City, Mo., is stopping at Mrs. Rusanell's. Bishop Parks of Chicago preached a fine sermon Sunday morning at the A. M. B. church. Revs. T. S. McMorris, J. R. Richardson, D. B. Jackson and G. McNeal attended the Chautauqua. Mr. and Mrs. Day at 608 Northrup, entertained at dinner recently. Miss Myrtle Brown, a senior at W. U. Miss Cook, Mr. O. Smith and Mesdames M. C. Matthews and Rhodes. Mrs. Stella Hayden is somewhat indisposed. Mrs. Pearl Douglass is sick. Mr. Roy Fulcher, from Colorado, is very sick at the home of his mother on Washington Blvd. We regret to receive the announcement of the death of Mrs. Walker, an old and respected citizen, who passed Monday between 12 and 1 o'clock. She is survived by Mr. Henry Walker, Miss Kittle Walker, Mrs. M. Johnson, Mrs. Lizzie Brown and Mrs. Smith and other children and relatives. At the annual public school exhibit in the old Masonic hall on Minnesota, Earl Thomas of Sumner High, made the largest and best cedar chest and a rosewood dressing table. Prof. Willburn's 5th grade had lovely drawings, as did also Miss Saunders and Miss Jackson's 5th grades. Two girls from Miss Harlan's 8th grade had special good sewing and crochet. Miss E. Robinson's grades in drawing were good. There were others good in sewing and drawing, but we have not their names. The visitor did not see any iron pattern works from the colored schools. The white High School had gasoline engines, etc. - Bishop Parks and Rev. Ransom left together for Atlanta, Georgia to attend the funeral of Bishop H. M. Turner. The Chautaugua had longer program, which we could not speak of at it would take too much space. They are having good revivals at King So'omon Baptist church. Mrs. Cline of St. Louis is visiting at the beautiful home of Mrs. I. F. Bradley at 400 Haskell Avenue. Rev. T. S. McMorris has a bulletin printed for the 9th Street M. E. church. Miss Myrtle Reed of Colorado Springs, is expected in the city soon to visit the Misses Ruth and Zelma Endicott. Mr. Jerry Grider who was shot a few weeks ago by one of his wards, is sloly improving. Excelsior Springs, Friday, returning Sunday. Quite a bunch hired jitneys to Elwood, Kansas last Thursday evening to attend the graduating exercises. Mrs. Dr. George Mason of Chatanoga, Tenn., is visiting her sister, Miss. J. Carrion Miss Maybelle Henderson of Parsons, Kansas is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Bell. Mrs. Thomas Cook and Mrs. Prof. B. T. Perkins entertained with a week end house party last week for five ladies from Leavenworth, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Carriger have opened a first class restaurant on Edmond street and are doing a fine business. Sunday was men's day at Ebenezer Methodist church. A nice pro- realized. Twenty four young ladies entertained with a dance party at Maconie hall last Friday evening for Mrs. Prof. B. T. Perkins and Mrs. Thomas Cook's house guests. The favored dance number of the evening was Vernen Castles' famous one-step and lame duck castle walk. Everyone was in evening dress and the ladies made it a very pretty scene. Dame Rumor has it that two of our most popular teachers will be led o the alter very soon. The colored jitney service is doing nicely and gives first class satisfaction. Mrs. Thomas Cook is indisposed. Mr. Samuel Hitton, who suffered a stroke of apoplexy a few weeks ago is convalescing. The Hon. Nick Chiles of Topeka, Kansas was in our city a few days last week. At the lovely home of Mrs. and Prof. B. T. Perkins, Mrs. Thomas Cook and Mrs. Perkins asked about 80 guests for 'ast Thursday afternoon, from four until six,' to meet their house guests, Mrs. Alice Baker, Joseph Henderson, Samuel Montgomery, Henry Hulm, and George Henderson, all of Leavenworth, Kansas. Pink and white was the color creation, both in the decoration and refreshments. In the parlor, hidden behind huge palms and ferns the Dixie Cabaret Orchestra were seated doing the music honors, singing and playing from the most difficult grand opera to the daily popular airs. So gorgeous were the decorations that one could but believe they had entered a garden of flowers. In the living room, in every nook and corner, bunches of pink and white flowers were placed. The grill was latticed with fragrant locust blossoms, interwoven with pink and white sweet peas; the same hanging in showers from the massive inverted, lighted dome. In the spacious dining room, the table decorations were a cluny face cover on which the center piece, a white cheperdeas basket, filled with pink and white snap-dragons, was placed. On four tiny cluny face covers, crystal holders, tied with tapers were placed. Little Dorothy January, in a dainty white embroidery frock received at the door, while in the receiving line were the hostesses, Mrs. B. T. 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Company, handsome in an empire gown of yellow pussy willow, over which white marquesette was draped. Eighty-three invited guests were present. GODFREY, ILLINOIS. Mother's Day was observed and a nice program, was rendered by the Sunday School pupils. Rev. J. W. Clover, District Superintendent delivered the Mother's Day sermon, text John 10:26-27. It was one of the most notable days in our Sunday School. All enjoyed the services. Many Altencions came out to be present at the Mother's Day services. Among those who came were Mr. Joe Miller and family. Mr. Arthur Miller with his camera took many pictures of different scenes, among them being the church house and the congregation. Mrs. Eliza Darbey of Alton was the guest of Mr. George Hindman Myers and family Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Jackson of Alton were the guests of Mrs. B. Matlock last Sunday. Rev. Charles Young and wife spent Sunday, the 16th, the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Mary Thompson of Wood River. Mr. Edward Swanson and Misses Edna Swanson and Lena Hawkins of Alton were Sunday callers at the home of Miss Ethel Cannon. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. Mr. Dan Smith, an old resident of this city died on last Monday, May 10th. The funeral was held at the Shiloh Baptist church on Thursday, conducted by Rev. Davis, pastor of the A. M. E. church. He leaves to mourn his loss, relatives and friends. Mr. General English died suddenly in Coffeyville, May 11. The funeral was held at the C. M. E. church of this city, Rev. N. Hetold officiating. To mourn his loss he leaves a host of relatives and numberless friends. The Old Fellows and Household of Ruth held their annual sermon at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on last Sunday, celebrating their 72nd anniversary. Music was tendered by the Shiloh Baptist choir. Thanksgiving sermon by Rev. N. L. Smith of Pittsburg, Kansas, which was very interesting. It aroused and stirred the souls of every man and woman present. It was well accepted and a large crowd attended. The Autumn Leaf and Snow club were highly entertained at Mrs. D. Bruce's on last Thursday, May 7th. The ladies of the club entertained their husbands and sweethearts, and lunch was served in buffet style and a good time was witnessed by all present. Grand Most Noble Governor of the household of Ruth stopped here and was entertained by the sisters. PHOENIX. ARIZONA. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nesbitt of 1904 W. Washington street lost their only child who was drowned in an irrigation ditch, May 13. It is supposed it fell into the ditch while playing on the bank. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. J. Norris, May 15. Mr. Anderson Morrison of 1002 9th avenue is on the sick list. Mr. J. O. Culberson who at one time conducted an undertaker's parlor in Dallas, Texas, is here for his health, but doesn't seem to be improving very fastly. The Phoenix Forum celebrated mother's Day at the A. M. E. church. The program was carried out with credit. Papers written by Mrs. Geo. White, Mrs. Rev. Jones and Mrs. Stanzel were exceptionally good. Room No. 2 of Douglas school had its closing exercises May 14. Everyone present enjoyed the exercises. Mrs. E. L. Clayton is the teacher of the grade. The other rooms will have their exercises May 21st and we have every reason to believe that they will be good, for Prof. Landry, Mrs. Clayton and Mrs. Marooney have put forth every effort to make this term a success. Mrs. Henderson of Santa Barbara, Calf., is visiting her brother, S. W. Thompson of 527 E. Jefferson street, whom she has not seen for 29 years. The Odd Fellows annual sermon was preached by Rev. Herring at the A. M. E. church, Sunday night, May 9. The house was crowded and a good collection was taken. When wanting some news call at 428 E. Jefferson street or Phone 1552. The ministers and deacons union of the Smokey Hill River Baptist Association, convened with the Second Baptist church of Strong City, May 5-6-7-. Owing to the inclementy of the weather, there was not many present, nevertheless the spirit of God seemed to exist among us. There were several soul stirring sermons delivered and a choir of soprano girls from the ages of 12 to 15 rendered some beautiful music and we take them second to none. The meeting adjourned to meet in Emporia in August, 1915. WM. GRIZZARD has opened a buffet on 18th St. between Highland and Woodland avenues, Kansas City, Missouri, where he will serve fine drinks to the public. This is the first time that a colored man was ever permitted to open a drinking place in this district.—Adv. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4866 East—Home phone 4213 East. This is the place to buy first class candies, fruit, ice cream and soda water. Give this place a call.—Adv. News of Hutchinson. News of Hutchinson. The pulpit at the Second Baptist church was ably and elequently filled Sunlay morning and evening by Rev. Robert Cox of Salina, who preached at both times to a well crowded house. All present felt the spirit which was manifested all through the day. The Annual Thanksgiving sermon of the Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth was delivered Sunday afternoon at the C. M. E. church in charge of Rev. Cox of Salina who took his text from the second chapter of Ruth and pictured it in a very elaborate manner to a packed house. A lovely choir of 25 voices did their best. The day was a complete success and the collection was $25.00. The Delicatessen club met this time with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bell as pleasant host and hostess. The principal business of the evening was the organization of a standing quartette. After having spent a delightful evening, we adjourned at the usual time. Miss Daisy Smith is visiting in Chicago and will be joinel by her sister, Miss Viola. Mr. Isaac Butler, Jr., made a flying business trip to Wichita and Oklahoma City. Mrs. Josephine Wickliffe visited her mother in Kinsley and reports a very pleasant time. Mrs. Adams of Pratt is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. William Wickliffe. Mr. Otis M. Anthony met with a very painful accident by spilling acid in his eyes, rendering his eyesight poor but there is a chance for the gradual cure of his eyes. Mrs. Bessie Cunningham entertained the following guests Sunday ta. a two course dinner. Mrs. A. Bristow of Great Bend; Mr. Leroy Knox, Messrs. J. McCook and Buddy Coleman of Newton. All enjoyed themselves immensely. Mrs. Banks and daughter, Miss Nellie and Mr. Banks of Pretty Prairie were in the city Sunday in attendance to the annual symposium. Mr. W. W. Shobe and Mr. Hudson of Salina meted to the city. Mrs. Sarah Chism and Mrs. Born Tipps of Wichita have succeeded in setting up the S. M. T. lodge and a large number plodged themselves to stick to the Order and, from all appearance the lodge will be successfully carried on. Phone 280. I. Butler, 315 South Main St. Coal and Groceries WE RAISE OUR OWN ... PRODUCE. ... HUTCHINSON. --- KANSAS BON TON BAKERY E. POEHLER, Prop. WITH A COMPLETE LINE, OF ICE CREAM, ICES AND SUNDAES. Party Work a Specialty. Everything First Class. 15 North Main St. HUTCHINSON. --- KANSAS. Isaac Butler, Jr., 515 South Main St.. .Public Stenographer... WISHES A CLASS IN STENOGRAPHY AND SHORTHAND. Valuable service for dictation work and other business lines. HUTCHINSON. --- KANSAS PEERLESS Truck Garden AND GREENHOUSE Direct from Grower to Consumer. —Full line on hand always.— Popular Prices. 601 WEST 19TH ST. MUTCHINSON. KANSAL. Taskegee Institute, Alabama, May 11, 1915 Editor The Topeka Plaindealer, Bird: I wish to urge our people everywhere to "take time by the forelock" and adopt in advance, such measures as will prevent the production of the photo-play, "THE BIRTH OF A NATION" in any community, North or South. It will be a serious and grave mistake to wait until the pictures are actually being exhibited in these cities and then attempt to close them up. The weakness of this plan has been clearly demonstrated in New York and Boston. Another and more important reason for taking preventative measures is that once the play has been put on in a city, the managers encourage and even skillfully initiate opposition on account of the advertising the play receives when attempts are made to stop it. The people in Chicago are acting very wisely in forestalling its appearance; and this is the policy which it would be well for every community to pursue. ) In each town where there is a possibility of this play being put on, it would be well to have a committee of citizens representing the churches, the schools and the business men to take the initiative in lodging a suitable objection. The play is fundamentally wrong in that it attempts to deal with the development of America since the abolition of slavery by ignoring the substantial progress of the Negro race and emphasizing the cruel misunderstandings of the readjustment period in which unfortunate individuals of both races figure. No matter how many other artistic and historic features the play may have, its ultimate result will be to intensify race prejudice and thereby do great and lasting harm to both races. (signed) BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Tuskegee, Alabama. NICODEMUS. KANSAS. We are having a very late spring this year and everybody is wondering if we will really have summer weather. We had a light snow the first of the week and the frost visits us frequently these cool mornings. Mr, William Kirk of Downs, Kans., was a pleasant visitor of Miss Mona Griffin Sunday. The stork saw fit to call on Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wharton and leave at their door a little girl. Mother and infant are doing nicely. Rev. Warder is still in the poultry business and he has been successful in bringing off about one hundred and forty little chicks and prospects are good for about twice that many from about twenty-four hens in all. Rev. G. W. Perkins of Arkansas City, is visiting friends here. He preached three noble sermons all day Sunday to a crowded house. Rev. Warder baptized eight candidates on Sunday and the remaining candidates will be baptized on next Sunday. Rev. W. F. Warder is conducting a meeting across the river and has already added to the cause of Christ, two back-sliders and five conversions. We pray for his further success. A large crowd witnessed the baptism on last Sunday, including visitors from Logan, Hoxie, Hill City, Bogue, Plainville, Damar, Stockton and Zurich. Mrs. Nealy Williams is still very low, but is improving slowly. Mrs. Mattle Bibbs has taken Mrs. Williams little son of four months to care for him through Mrs. Williams' sickness. We hope for her great success in caring for the chil'd, who is also ailing from a deep cold. The new restaurant owned by Mr. and Mrs. Craig is proving very successful. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. The Masonic Fraternity will give a grand entertainment with a good program, Tuesday evening, April 18, all are invited to help a worthy cause. While the entertainment of the Eastern Star, given some time ago was quite successful, the ladies would like still better results and will give a repetition of the one given recently. Watch for the date! BISHOP H. M. TURNER DEAD! HENRY McNEAL TURNER, senior bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, departed this life Saturday noon, May 8, at Windsor, Ontario, Canada, whither he had gone in response to a call for his official service as bishop at that place. Bishop Turner was eighty-four years old at the time of his death, and had been a member of the A. M. E. church for more than fifty years. His life has been one of the most eventful of great American lives. He was born in Abbeville, South Carolina, a free man, his mother being descended from an African prince. He was a carpenter by trade and applied himself to that calling for a long number of years. Soon after entering the Christian ministry he was commissioner a chaplain in the United States Army by President Lincoln and was recommissioned by President Johnson. He was for several terms a member of both branches of the Georgia legislature, an active member of the Georgia Constitutional Convention, and came within five votes of being elected a United States Senator from Georgia; for four years he was the efficient post master at Macon, Ga. After serving out this term he addressed his great genius and ability to the cause of Christianity in general and the advancement of the A. M. E. church in particular and was its first presiding elder in the state of Georgia. During his ministerial life he has personally taken into the church more than 100,000 souls; he established the African Methodist Episcopal church in West and South Africa with his own hands and visited the dark continent upward of six times. He has been a bishop in the A. M. E. church for thirty-five years, having been elected in Saint Louis, Mo., in 1880; he was the bishop of the Georgia diocese for twelve consecutive years, and at the time of his death was the bishop of the Fifteenth Episcopal District, including Canada and Michigan. Early after focusing his attention up on his church work he devoted his heart and soul to the education of his people, and there are hundreds and hundreds of poor boys and poor girls whom the good Bishop has been instrumental in educating. He addressed himself heroically to the rehabilitation and permanent establishment of Morris Brown University and for a number of years was Chancellor of the University, the main building, and the Theological Department bearing his name. The travail of his people always appealed to Bishop Turner and the lamentations of the Negro always found in him an abundant sympathizer and a most distinguished advocate. On the lecture platform, in the public forum, in magazines, in Kennedy's a first class and sanitary place. Subscribe for the Plaindealer, the Peer of Race Journals. Mrs. B. F. Dewberry who has been on the sick list for the past week, we are pleased to say, is some better. Mrs. L. G. Cooper of Pittsburg, was in Yale for the past few days visiting her sister, Mrs. B. F. Dewberry, during her illness. Mrs. H. White and Mrs. C. Lewis attned the great intellectual and musical feast at the Auditorium on Tuesday night in Pittsburg. Yale Tigers vs. Pittsburg Greys played Sunday May 16 in Pittsburg, scores 10 to 2 in favor of the Tigers. The exercises at the closing of school were appreciated by everyone and the rendition of the program by Prof. Riece was simply grand. Many out-of-town people from Croweburg, Pittsburg and Weir were in attendance. Rev. Prentice from Atlanta delivered a sermon on Monday night at Mt. Hebron Baptist church, subject, "Seek a Resting Place." Theme, "O, had I the wings of a dove, I'd fly away." Naomi Temple is rapidly growing with new members. They met today and report a good meeting. PRATT, KANSAS. Mrs. Kimbrough and son are visiting her mother at Kinsley, Kansas. We wish them a pleasant stay. Last Monday evening the teachers and officers of the Second Baptist Sunday School were entertained by Rev. and Miss. N. J. Stokes. Light refreshments were served and at a late hour all departed, declaring they had had a delightful time. Sunday afternoon, Prof. Brooks gave us one of his soul inspiring newspapers, indeed everywhere, Bishop Turner has brought to bear all of his great learning, research, heart and soul for the advancement and edification of the Negro the world over. In the days that tried men's souls immediately after the war, when the Ku Klux Klan and like conspiracies threatened the very existence of the Negro in the South, Bishop Turner stood as some strong oak defying tempest and storm, defending and leading his people through it all. He was an omnivorous reader, a deep and hard student of the arts, sciences and literature. His love for history amounted well-nigh to passion, and his magnificent library of many thousand volumes was a work shop wherein he was found night and day preparing his defense for his people and pleading for their full and complete manhood right as citizens and as men. His conception of the Christian ministry was not that he should merely exhort in his church at regular intervals, nor did he feel that, as an evangelist, he should be confined to the walls of his church; he went out into the highways and hedges, into the dark places where the despised and sinful were, and no man nor woman was too degraded for this generous man to strike on the shoulder and bid them look up, and see their God. He early realized that public sentiment was the greatest factor affecting the Negro race and he so addressed himself that his words and defense would reach the public, be known to all people, white and black, to the end that public sentiment might be softened toward black folk in America. And he succeeded wonderfully. He is survived by a devoted wife, Mrs. Laura L. Turner, two sons, Dr. John P. Turner, of Washington, D. C., and Mr. David M. Turner, of Philadelphia, and four granddaughters; and last he is survived by a grateful citizenry who moan the dimming of the brightest star in their racial constellation. He was respected by white men everywhere for his eminent ability and his kingly bearing. Many are the tears that have come to millions of black folks when the tiding came: Bishop Turner is dead. His body will rest at his home, 30 Young street, until Tuesday, May 18, at 10 o'clock, at which time the remains will be carried to Big Bethel church and there lie in state until Wednesday morning, May 19, when the formal funeral ceremonies will be had. It will look strange when Negroes meet to pray, and to petition, and to demand that they be treated as men made in the image of God, and not see the stalwart form, and hear the ringing voice of Bishop Turner. He has fought a good fight and he lives always "in that home, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." —HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON. The Second Baptist church, Sunday evening observed Mother's Day. On account of the rain Sunday before last, the program was postponed until last Sunday. A good crowd gathered and listened to a well rendered program. It consisted of readings, poems, solos, quartettes, duetts and choruses. Special features of the evening were an original poem sent by Miss Daisy Peaks of Paola, subject, "A Tribute to Mother"; a solo by Miss Jaunita Williams and talks by Dr. Allison and Poei. Brooks. They admonished all not to forget mother who has done so much for you. We who have living mothers should try to make them happier. We who have mothers, who have crossed death's sea should cherish fond recollections of her. The funeral of Mrs. Fannie Jackson Diaz took place at the Second Baptist church on the 15th at three o'clock, P. M., Rev. E. H. Adams officiating. Interment in the Garden City cemetery. The deceased was the daughter of Mrs. Lillie Smith of Kansas City, Mo., and the granddaughter of Mr. Wash Jackson of this city. She appeared resigned to her fate and prayed incessantly. Her sister, Miss Edith Jackson lives at Sweet Springs, Mo. The relatives of the deceased are very grateful to the friends who helped so much before and during their hours of bereavement. Baughman Brothers, Mrs. Sarah Henderson, the ami- lectures, subject, "If every member was like me, what would this church be?" How vividly he showed the progressive and diligressive side of church life and make each one ask himself which side am I on. He left the thought that the church is just what the members make it. Then let us all bear it in mind and make our churches just what they ought to be. able companion of Rev. G. P. Henderson remains very ill. Rev. M. S. Jones, pastor of the Second Baptist church was not in the city on the 15th or 16th, to the great disappointment of his congregation. Mrs. Lillie Smith of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. Philips, an insurance agent from Topeka and Mr. Simmons are among our visitors. Mr. George C. Pennington, our wide awake real estate agent has purchased the splendid Breese property and will soon move his family therein. Nearly all of our people here own their own homes. Some own a great deal of other property, besides their immediate residence. Among those who are in business are W. h Jackson, gardener; James Goodwin, horse-trader; E. H. Pitts, tonsorial artist; J. H. Brown, shoe-maker; and assistant marshall, Father Hill, Justice of Peace; Mrs. F. C. and Mrs. L. M. Pennington and Mr. W. J. Hart, truck gardeners; G. J. Brown, pantatorium; Jack Fauntroy, the sweet potato king; John Hart, the house-mover, while Henderson, Jones and Adams look after the spiritual interest of the people. TOPEKA, KANSAS. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Manufacturers of High Grade —SODA WATER— Tel. 3640. 23rd and Lincoln Sts. We guarantee them to COMB and WASH and for the CRIMP to remain THE OLD RELIABLE MME. BAUM'S HAIR EMPORIUM 486-8th Ave. NEW YORK CITY. Send 2c stamp today for Catalogue. ...T. K. KING... General Farming and Stock Raising. "Back to the Farm" LOOK! STOP! READ! Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaffir corn, maze, 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 wait- ing for you. Write T. K. King for further information, R, F. D. 1, Box 76, Plains, Kansas. 1 1/4 Blks. W. P. O. Home Phone757 Furnace Heat. Electric Lights. Nicely Furnished Rooms. The Central Hotel, MRS. O. E. MARSHALL, Prop. W. H. H. ASHBY, Mgr. Marshall Sisters Cafe in Connection Barbershop on Third Floor. Rest Room for Gentlemen. 402 South St. Excelsior Springs. Commercial Cafe FIETS & BROADWAY FIRST CLASS MEALS TO ALL T. A. BERRY, Propr. Hamburger, Chili, Ice Cream, Ices, Soft Drinks and Sundaes. STERLING, KANSAS. Miss Edna Greene, I make a speciality of copying legal documents, sermons, essays, etc. I also take dictation and will be pleased to serve the public at any time. I can be found daily at The Plaindealer office, and if you cannot call, phone 3300, and I will give your wants prompt attention. No manuscript too difficult for me to handle, no job too small or too large to receive careful attention. Union Coal and Feed Co. Coal, Feed and... Poultry Supplies. B. N. ROOKS. Bell Phone West 3436. 1839 Quindaro Blvd. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION— Meals at All Hours. Phones Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St. OMARA. NEBRASKA Konantz Undertaking and Carriage Co. —FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND— LICENSED EMBALMERS. GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 174. 15 Wall St. PT. SCOTT, KAS CALL ON W. M. Johnson, FOR Second Hand Furniture HOUSEHOLD GOODS BOUGHT AND SOLD. Dealer In Second Hand Clothes and Shoes. When in Salt Lake City and want a nice place to eat and rest, stop at Leonard Jackson, 146. S, 4th St. West. Latest Styles always my aim. We sell Creoles Hair Goods, Wigs, Paits, Braids, Puffs, and Transformations. Hair in bulk, Hair Nets, Straightening Combs, toilet articles. PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Miss Daisy Smith left Sunday for Kansas City to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Bellamy. Mrs. Cora Smith and daughter, Marie, recently visited with Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark and other relatives at Galena. Mr. Ernest Fine of Carthage, Mo., visited his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fine and other relatives in the city, Thursday and Friday. He visited relatives in Mound City also. Messrs. Mont and John McNear and Emmett Neves attended the carnival here last week. Miss Georgia Arnold spent Sunday afternoon in Fort Scott. Rev. John Sullivan was in the city Thursday, en route to Olathe. Mrs. Mattle Lacey recently visited her mother, Mrs. Matilda Walker at Mound City. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson of La Cygne, Kansas arrived here Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wilson's brother, Mr. Mark Morton. Mrs. Mary Smith is slightly ill. Miss Alice Harrington of Mound City was in the city Monday on business. Mark Morton, son of Mrs. Cella Morton of this place, died at Marion, Iowa, Saturday, May 8, of catarrh of the brain. His brother John, who with Mark worked in the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul round house in that place, accompanied the remains home, arriving here Tuesday night. Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Gillspie, after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest. Deceased was born in Kansas City January 9, 1885. He was the second son of a family of seven children and when about fifteen years of age he with his elder brother took the place of father at the head of the family. He moved to this place about fifteen years ago. He was an honorable young man and his demise is a sad blow to his aged mother. Great Radium...Water... God's Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the bowels of the earth the greatest germsiter that's known. The diseased germs are busy tearing down the tissues of the body. Come to Claremore, Okla., and bathe in the "Fountain of Health." Stop at Obb's Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable. CLAREMORE OKLAHOMA 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. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, Calls Answered at Night. Office 720- Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. 1381 Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30: R t r DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon, Phone 3608. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 3608 R. 2. Tel. 774 Res.—774 Ring 2. OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office: 334 Kansas Av., over Gibler's Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day—Res. 1535 Van Buren St. DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give ... Satisfaction. ... 832 Kansas Av. Phone 1822- --- --- Mrs. Mary Bennett, on West 8th street, is still, on the sick list. Mr. R. S. Sims is able to be out again. Mrs. Annie Cantrell Winston of Kansas City, was in the city a few days visiting relatives and friends. Be sure and go to Wilson's Summer garden, May 30th, and enjoy a pleasant time. See Dr. Wright at the Peoples' Drug store and he will tell you how to secure a beautiful oil painting, free of charge. He has twelve beautiful designs from which to select. Remember the barbecue at Wilson's cool summer garden on Decoration Day, May 30th. We are glad to hear that Mrs. Mattle Brown is able to be out once more and we will be glad to have her presence at church once again. We are glad to learn that Mrs. Eliza Alexander is improving so nicely at St. Francis hospital and we hope to have her home soon to her husband and friends. Mrh. Will Ransom and children arrived here from Kansas City, one day this week. They were accompanied by Mrs. J. R. Ransom, who will remain until after Sunday. --- We are glad to hear that Mrs. Annie Garrett, 1315 Highland, Kansas City, Mo., is able to be up after a serious illness. Mrs. Melissa Wright is the guest of relatives in the city, while en route to her home in Los Angeles, Calif., from Kansas City, Mo. Barbecue all day May 30 at Wilson's summer garden. Good music at night. Mr. Jno. M. Dorsey, member of the Plaindealer force, left Thursday for Parsons, Kansas, where he will visit his mother and attend the commencement exercises, as his daughter is a member of the graduating class. We are proud to say that Mrs. Adeline McNeal did not forget her church, but sent in her part for the rally. This is the sort of members that are always a blessing to the church. --- NEW LOCATION.—On and after May 22 Madam A. C. McClelland Todd's Hair Dressing Parlor will be located at 1315 Van Buren street. Phone 4464 Black—Adv. Need Money; for yourself, church or club? Send us 15 cents in stamps for samples and agent's offer. Afro-American Novelty Co., 119 W. 5th St. Topeka, Kansas. --- Mr. Verge Warder of Kansas City, who has been visiting relatives in Abilene stopped a day last week in Topeka with his aunt, Mrs. Amanda King, who is afflicted with rheumatism. 1 It has been requested that The Old Dairy Homestead play, be once more in Topeka. Those who have not seen it, watch for the date. Played by some of the best talents in the city; be on watch. --- Miss Inez McCoy of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Beatrice Martin of Leavenworth attended the Spring-Makle' party, the guests of Miss Ruth Ilaynes. The beautiful home of Miss Bertha Enix, 1024 Washington street, was a delightful scene of mirth and merriment last Saturday evening, May 15th, when she entertained a number of friends in honor of her birthday. It was grand indeed. The lawn was lined with Japanese lanterns, while within the profusion of plants and cut flowers and beautiful gowns of the ladies made a very pretty and attractive scene. Behind clump of palms, which graced the reception room, was the Owl Orchestra, which rendered beautiful music throughout the entire evening. In the three spacious rooms, tables were arranged, at which the guests enjoyed themselves at whist; later they were favored with some very beautiful solos by the hostess, after which a delicious two course buffet luncheon was served. The tables were then cleared away and the jolly couples danced to the beautiful strains of the orchestra, until the wee hours of morn, when they all departed for their respective homes, elated over the hospitality of Miss Enix. Mrs. R. C. Wright, daughter and son, Miss Lottle and Master Jack, left one day last week for several weeks visit with relatives and friends in Parsons. Wilson's famous barbecue needs no introduction to the people. May 30 all day and good music at night. The subscribers will please watch and be ready to meet Mrs. Smith, our collector as she will be knocking at you door very soon. NEW LOCATION. On and after May 22 Madam A. C. McClelland Todd's Hair Dressing Parlor will be located at 1315 Van Buren street. Phone 4484 Black-Adv. --- Mrs. N. L. Smith and son, N. L. Jr., left last Thursday for a two month visit with relatives at Nashville, Tenn., and Louisville, Ky. They will also attend Fisk Commencement. 1 The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Literary met on May 14th with Mrs. Pearl Raynor. The next meeting will be held May 21st with Mrs. James Martin at the home of Mrs. M. F. Clark, 115 Lane St. --- The Sewing Circle of the Third Baptist church postponed their quilt contest until Tuesday, May 25. These ladies are in the contest. Refreshments served; admission free. --- Mayor J. E. House has made permanent the temporary appointment of Mrs. S. F. Malone as assistant welfare worker. Mrs. Malone has made good in this work and the colored people are glad to know that Mayor House has recognized her ability. --- Mrs. Fortner and son, D. W. Fortner of Eudora, were the pleasant guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stewart, 329 Liberty St., Sunday, May 16. Miss Henrietta Stewart gave Mrs. Fortner a view of the city. Several visitors helped to entertain her and Mrs. Fortner reports a very pleasant time. She will leave May 26th for Cleveland, Ohio, where she will visit her son. --- ...A NEW LOCATION! On and after May 22 Madam A. C. McClelland Todd's hair dressing parlor will be located at 1315 Van Buren St. Phone 4484 black—Adv. Mrs. S. W. Thompson on Emmett St., and grandson, Edward Nelson visited in Maple Hill and attended church at that place last Sunday. Mrs. Mary Ann Hedge, who has been very sick with rheumatism at her home 312 E. 1st St., is convalescent and hopes to be able in the next two or three months to go to her daughter in California. Miss Ora DeMoss of North Topeka, graduated from George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo., and has gone to attend the wedding of Miss Hattie Smith at Lexington, Mo. She will arrive home next Friday, May 21st. Boys and Girls—can earn some vacation money easy, selling our post cards; send 15 cents for samples and agent's offer. Afro-American Novelty Co., 119 W. 5th St., Topeka, Kansas. --- TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF TOPEKA; Those who are carrying accident insurance policies will do well to cancel old policies by which they are being held up; and take out policies in the Clover Leaf Casualty Company, Rm., 431 New England Bldg., 5th and Kansas Ave. Mr. J. W. McGurie, the agent will give you a policy that you can afford to carry and you will get your money when due and they will give you the same courteous and polite treatment that they are are giving the white people. If the laboring men and women want to get a good policy that will pay them a decent amount when they are sick or disabled, they had better take up a policy with this company and cancel their others. This company will pay you in accordance to your position and will pay you well. ALL KINDS of FLOWER PLANTS For Cemetery and Boxes or Your Front Yard Cheap at ED. BASS' Greenhouse HANGING BASKETS AT COST 809 E. 131th St. Phone 3000. Mrs. Lucy Stevenson Greenway, 314 E. 1st street, owns two fine houses and a beautiful home. Her husband is employed at the Santa Fe store house. They are very industrious people and are doing well. Mr. K. W. Kerchelval, 1316 Van Buren, North Topeka, who has been quite sick is improving. He is an employee of the R. I. Railroad, where he has been serving for several years. He is one of the most worthy trusted employees and runs from Kansas City to Caldwell. --- Mr. William Brooks is up and able to be out again after being laid up for ten days from a kick from a cow. It is reported he will lead a comely widow to the altar soon. SPRING MAIDS' PARTY. Music hall was the scene of the prettiest dancing party of the season on the evening of May 7th. The party was given by fourteen girls, known as "The Spring Maids" and it was their first annual spring party. Beauty and splendor adorned the hall, which was very effective as a palm garden. The most attractive feature of the decoration was the "Centerpiece" formed by the use of a large palm tree, around which was built a flower bed of sod and blooming plants in oblong shape. Around the hall were large baskets of sweet peas that sat on high pedentals which added greatly to the beauty of the hall. The one popular feature of the evening was The Spring Malds' favor dance, "The Moonlight Waltz" during which time the lights were turned out of the hall and all that was left were the soft rays of moonlight. During the evening the Malds carried May baskets filled with lavender sweet peas and pink roses. Violet ice was served the guest by Misses Faye Schuck, Emma Haynes, Marguerite Oden and Annabel Odell. About one hundred and seventy-five guests were in attendance and among the out-of-town guests were Misses Rose Bertha of Chicago, Marie Elliott of Emporia, Florence Williams, Burlingame; Claudia Quarles, Blanch Quarles, Dovie Murray, Inez McCoy and Messrs. Edgar S. Williams, Eugene Mott, James Blake, Charles Greene, Raufel, Carter, Herbert Smith, Clyde Williams, of Kansas City; Miss Carrie Davis, Miss Katherine Grant, Miss Allena Smith, Miss Cordela Baker, Mr. John Lowry, Mr. Manuel Mearle, Mr. William Harrison, Mr. Robert Jackson, Mr. Leonard Sayles, and Mr. Clyde Taylor of Lawrence; Miss Cassie Fleming, Miss Minnie Jones of Emporia; Miss Beatrice Martin of Leavenworth Editorial Observation. We hope the several states in the United States where there are colored people will recognize them by passing an act to appropriate money to organize a colored state militia and equip them for any emergency that might arise. We hope the white man will forget his prejudice long enough to do this. --- Mr. J. H. Kelly, a colored man, is chief train dispatcher of the Illinois Central railroad at Carbondale, Ill. This is one of the most responsible positions in railroad work as, Mr. Kelly employs something near two hundred telegraph operators on his division and issues orders for the movement of all trains. The telegraph business is something that few colored people have taken hold of, but Mr. Kelly's success indicates that they will be heard from in this branch of industry in the future. --- Mr. Theodore Baughman is traveling agent for The Topeka Plaindealer. --- Mr. Mack Harrison of Hutchinson, Kansas, is in the city this week and will attend the exercises at The Topeka Industrial Institute, where he has a son in the graduating class. Mr. Harrison is one of the leading citizens of Hutchinson and is engaged in the baling of papers. He is also Grand Treasurer of the G. U. O. of O. F. of Kansas. His many friends here were g'dl to meet and make it pleasant for him. Mr. M. J. Dixon of Coffeyville, Kansas, is conducting a fine tailoring shop in that city and is doing well. Mrs. F. J. Weaver, the florist has purchased a fine automobile of the latest model. She is the only colored woman in Kansas City, who can operate one. 0 0 0 The many readers of the Plaindealer will watch next week's paper for Mr. Theodore Baughman con- tended to write of Oklahoma as a rentier for this week's paper was delayed through the mail and therefore we were unable to produce the good things he is saying about Oklahoma. He is one of the best newspaper writers in the United states and is also a leader of his race and is doing much for their uplift. He is now in Oklahoma traveling in the interest of this paper and his acquaintances are unlimited. ```markdown ``` TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS, REPORTERS AND AGENTS: For the past two or three weeks, our paper has been crowded for room and all news did not appear; but do not be discouraged when this happens as it will not be often and from now on we will try to insert all correspondence. --- Any ladies who wish a position in one of the state hospitals as a nurse will write to this office and we will send them an application blank that can be filled out and filed with the superintendent; but we wish to have the application sent to this office for the reason that we have been asked to recommend only those who have a fairly good education, or are graduates of some institution or have attended some educational institution—ladies of a good standing, honest, upright, truthful and conscientious and will take a pleasure in the work. We shall recommend the names of parties of this class and it will be left to the superintendent as to whom he will select. We shall not recommend any one particular party unless it is absolutely necessary. We want to same time be able to recommend such be fair with everybody and at the ladies as any one selected will be competent to meet the above requirements. The following is the ware schedule: nurses and women are paid, male: $22 to $34 per month, according to position, experience and quality of service rendered; females $19 to $30 on basis of above conditions. Domestic and laundreses are paid $15 to $22 per month, on conditions licited. --- Mr. E. E. McDaniel, railroad contractor who has built several railroads through contracts such as grading, surfacing and track laying has now resumed the operation of his stone crusher and is turning out ballasts for railroads at Avant, Okla. Part of his camp was burned out, but Phoenix-like he soon restored everything and now things are in much better shape. Mr. McDaniel is one of the most successful contractors in the West. He is trusted and highly honored by the officials of several roads, of which he has had business dealings. His home is at McAlester, Okla., where he owns a fine residence and his wife is one of the leading ladies of Oklahoma and was an educator and instructor in the public schools. He has a son in the employ of the railroad mail service and has been promoted until he is now occupying one of the best positions on the road. His daughter will graduate from K. U. this June. She is a fine cultured young lady and stands high in her class. She has a host of friends and is a beautiful as well as cultured young lady and is the pride of the family. Being a graduate from Kansas University, which is one of the foremost educational institutions of this country, speaks in the very highest terms for her. Mr. McDaniels is a gentleman who is kind, courteous and polite and has always been successful as a business man, for the reasons just stated and it is a source of pleasure to meet him. --- We are in receipt of a book just issued by Rev. W. Sampson Brooks of St. Louis, Mo. The title of the book is "What a Black Man Saw in a White Man's Country," or "The Footprints of a Black Man in the Holy Land." This Look is neatly bound and the print is first class and we highly recommend it not only to the ministers but to the public in general, especially those who wish to be enlightened on Jerusalem and her population. Mr. Brooks gives a detailed account of his trip from the time he left home throughout the entire trip and the return. The book is very interesting and when once read, it is bound to be re-read, as it grows more interesting each time. Mr. Brooks is one of the leading ministers of the A. M. E. church of this country as well as one of the most successful ones. He is now pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, 15 N. Leffingwell, one of the leading churches of the 5th Episcopal district. He has been urged by his many friends to become candidate for Bishop at the general conference in 1910 and he has so consented. His many friends predict his elevation. We ask the public to buy and read his book. --- Chaplain Anderson and wife of the United States Army were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. C. G. Fishback, Mrs. back. A reception was delivered in their honor, by the Sewing Circle of Shiloh Baptist church last Monday afterthoI at the residence of Mrs. Hadback and a very pleasant time was had. Chaplain Anderson delivered a short address at St. John A. M. E. church Sunday morning and Mrs. Anderson at Shiloh, and in the evening, Mrs. Anderson lectured at St. John and the Chaplain at Shiloh. Chaplain Anderson has retired from the service of the army on account of health. They have traveled around the world and have made a special study of all the different churches and denominations of Asia and Europe. It is a pleasure to hear them talk and discuss the religion and different creeds of the people of the countries where they visited, and it is certainly a treat to hear them describe the Holy Land. They made a tour of Jerusalem and visited nearly all the spots where the Saviour was wont to tread and to the place where he was crucified and buried. One can imagine himself right in Jerusalem, even behold the transfiguration and all the events leading up to that time when they hear these two people talk. They are both highly educated and polished as well as dignified Christian people. They left last Wednesday for the Pacific coast where they will attend the Fair at Los Angeles and San Francisco. Mr. Anderson is in search of health and his many friends are hoping for his speedy recovery. Those who heard them will be glad at any time to welcome them here again that they may hear more of their travels. HLAWATHA, KANSAS. The Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Mabel Banks, Friday, May 7, 1915. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Maxey, Jr., are the proud parents of a bouncing baby girl, this is their fourth child. Mrs. Louise Newland arrived today, May 10th to spend a while with her mother, who is down with rheumatism. The Knights of Tabor and Daughters of Tabernacle will hold a public installation at the postoffice hall May 25, admission 10 cents, supper and ice cream will be served. A short program was rendered at the Second Baptist church, Sunday in honor of Mothers Day. Carnations were seen on many as a token of their sainted mothers. The entertainments given by the newly organized clubs at the Second Baptist church are meeting with great success. Mr. Cumillous Powers who like the Prodigical, went away but returned home last week after being away one year and eleven months, is home again with his mother, Mrs. A. B. Cheek. He left her while she and Rev. Cheek were in Pine Bluff, Ark., with their Gospel service. Mr. George Goins, who shot the three boys of this place in January, was found guilty by the jurors of assault and battery, with intent to kill. Earnest Wells of Horton was also found guilty of man-laughter in the second degree, for killing his brother-in-law, Albert Enyard, both of Horton and had families. Mrs.*A. B. Cheek spent Sunday in Atchison, Kansas, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brown, members of Elenezer Baptist church. She was elated with the splendid and well disciplined Sunday School. She was introduced to the school, her remarks being short and just keeping in line with the lesson, "Friendship of David and Jonothan," and while their pastor ask could any child tell him what Friendship meant, and a dear little girl arose and her age being about 8 or 10 years spoke distinctly and said, "Friendship is one who knows all about you and loves you still." Indeed her words sank into the hearts of many, to know that such a small child could see so deep. After Sunday School came the great feast. It was Mother's Day, and the ladies wore pink and white carnations and the men small pieces of silbon. The white ones were placed on the ladies whose mothers had passed to the great beyond, and when the dear little girl asked me, "Is your mother dead," I replied "Yes", and she put a white carnation on my left breast and it melted my heart to tears. At the 11 o'clock services, the Rev. H. W. Illl delivered great thoughts to the congregation. The thought he said of our painted mothers, no greater nor sweeter words in the English language, than mother. He pictured it to beautifully. HAIR... TREATMENTS—Pressing and Sca'p Treatment—Oils and Tonics for the HAIR—Transformations and and Braids and Hair Switches made to adren. Call, Phone or address 849 Freeman Ave. Kansas City, Kansas Phone West230 Bell Phone West 2569—Office Bell Phone West 3098—Res. 920 N 3d St. — Kansas City, Kas CONTINENTAL MARBLE AND MARBLE COMPANY, of Canton Georgia GRANITE AND MARBLE. Monuments & Markers and Memorials. The home of quality. Mr. Simon Wyatt, Manager of the undertaking company of Wyatt and Randolph, the Kansas representative and has the Branch office where all the latest colors and styles can be had at reasonable prices-Call address or phone Bell Phone West 2569 Office Bell Phone Weht 3008 Res. Office 920 N. 3d St. Kansas City, Kau Millinery School PRIVATE—Pupils and Classes. All the Latest and Shortest Branches Taught Hats Made to Order In All Styles and Prices H. I. GEEDER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. PITTSBURG. — KANSAL Office: 124½ E. Third St. Phones: Office 1475; Rec. 1945. —Diseases of Women a Specialty. COMMENCEMENT AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The Annual Commencement exercises of Western University will begin May 26th at Quindaro, Kawasaki. The new board will organize June 1st. The Superintendent of Public Instruction will deliver the graduating address. On Sunday May 30th the baccalaurate sermon will be delivered by Rev. J. C. Anderson of Paul Quinn Chapel of Chicago. At 4 P. M., address by Prof. Frank L. Williams, principal of Sumner there and come on time. This will be one of the greatest events in the history of the Institution. President Kealing is sparing no pains to make this occasion one to be remembered in years to come. Everybody is invited to attend the exercises. Everybody Invited To Be present. The Trustees, Faculty and students of Toreka Industrial Institute, extend the general public a cordial invitation to be present at the annual Commencement Exercises beginning Sunday, May 23rd. The Commencement announcements follow: Sunday, May 23, 2:30 P. M.—Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. J. A. Bray, A. M., Birmingham, Alabama, Commissioner of Education, Colored Episcopal church. 8 P. M., exercises, Religious Organizations. Monday, May 24, 10 to 12 A. M.—Examinations. 3 P. M.—Field sports 8 P. M.—Recital Musical Dept. Tuesday, May 25, 10 to 12 A. M. Exercises, Examinations and Industrial Exhibits. 2 P. M. Class Day exercises. 4 P. M. May Queen. Pa-geant. 8 P. M. Senior Class Play. Wednesday, May 26, 10 A. M. Meeting Alumni Association. 2 P. M. Commencement Exercises. Address, Rev. L. G. Jordan, L. L. D. Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary Foreign Mission Board, National Baptist Convention. Principal Carter and his teachers will be pleased to provide accommodation and entertainment to all persons of various sections of the state. This is our institution. Let every parent in the state see the work and see the progress that is being made by our boys and girls. Bell Phone West—Home Phone West -686- -686- Quantity, Quality and Price Always Right. C. H. BARNEY, Coal, Wood, Feed. —Sewer Pipe, Water, Plastes, Lime, Cement, Sand and Brick. 2076 North 13th Street. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS POLAR BEAR Trolley To Kill One of the most delightful rides in TROLLEY LINE between Kansas City road runs through beautiful and picturesque by the door of the State Penitentiary and Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and prisons and many other important sites. Carriage leave Kansas City every hour to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City night; last car leaves at 12 o'clock. Carriage leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, e. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. 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Mrs. Kimberling, who is visiting in Pratt, Kansas is getting along nicely and having a lovely time. Mrs. J. C. Cantey who went South sometime ago for her health, has regained strength again and expects to return home soon. Mrs. Bob Wagner and Mrs. Geo. Cotwell, Mrs. Stewart of Victor were dinner guests of Mrs. A. B. Broadus. Mother Scott of 333 Sawer avenue is able to be out again. Rev. Washington, the pastor of the A. M. E. church has recovered from a serious attack of la gripppe. Mrs. J. H. D. Chambers of 105 Crystal street is out again after a severe attack of la gripppe. Miss Sarah Bell Carter, the organist of our church was elected as delegate to the district meeting, which convenes in Denver. Mr. Fred Hopkins has returned home. The party given by Mrs. Hal Clay and Mrs. W. H. Hartman was quite an enjoyable affair last Monday night OSAWATOMIE, KANSAS. Mrs. M. E. Porter of Kansas City, Mo., is spending the summer with her sister, Mrs. Jones. The Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth had their annual sermon Sunday, preached by Rev. B. R. Ross of Topeka. Rev. Ross is an able speaker and an Odd Fellow. Rev. Holmes of the A. M. E. church preached an annual sermon in Fort Scott, Sunday. Miss Blanche Stanley is on the sick list. The Baptist rally will be held Sunday to raise $100.00. Miss Lucile Morgan, one of the nurses at the state hospital is spending her vacation at the home of her parents in Topeka. Miss Ethel Turner who spent last week in Kansas City has returned home. Mr. Fred Dillard and Mrs. McKinley Vantree of Paola were the guests of Miss F. K. Stanley, Sunday. Miss Buelah Wilson of Paola spent Sunday in the city the guest of Miss Orrie Lewis. Quite a few of Paola's people attended the annual sermon of the Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth at the A. M. E. church. Sunday is quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church. Mr. Wm. Ramsey has been elected delegate to the Baptist board which convenes in Olathe soon. Mrs. Melley Stanley received the news that her sister, Miss Etta Kelley won highest honors at W. U., this year and Miss Jessie McWilliams, another Osawatomie Miss, won second place. Osawatomae is indeed proud of these two splendid young ladies. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS. The Fluer De Lis Art club met with Mrs. Jess Brown, Tuesday, Apr. 27th. Called to order by president, by repeating the Lord's Prayer in concert. Roll call and members responded with quotations. Business session was taken up. Mrs. W. E. Love and Mrs. A. D. Grant were elected to represent the club at the State Federation at Salina, Kansas. The ladies spent a pleasant hour at their art work, after which the hostess served a dainty lunch and the club adjourned to meet May G with Mrs. Moore. Mrs. M. L. Brookins who is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. B. H. Guy is just from the W. H. and F. M. State Convention of the A. M. E. church which convened in Oklahoma City, Okla., where she was elected as a delegate to the General Conference which convenes in Philadelphia, Pa. Canaan Baptist church was in Nowata, Okla., the first of the week and preached at the First Baptist church a few nights. Mr. P. D. Skinner, Jr., who has been ill for some time is improving slowly. Miss Esther Elias of Pittsburg, is visiting her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gilbert, also other relatives. On Wednesday afternoon the I. S. I. Art club met with Mrs. R. S. Whittaker at her home on East 8th St. A very pleasant time was spent in needlecraft, music and conversation. A short business meeting was held. It was opened with prayer and roll call with response by current events, after the general routine of business, Mrs. Whittaker, assisted by Mrs. Jenkins served an elaborate repast, which was highly enjoyed by all. The club adjourned at 5 P. M., to meet with Mrs. M. C. Woods on E. 9th street. The Fluer De Lis Art club met May 6, with Mrs. R. Moore, called to order by president. After the general routine of business the ladies spent a profitable two hours at their art work. They have some beautiful work, which they are very anxious to finish. They are planning for an exhibition some time the first part of June. After the work, the hostess served a dainty lunch. Mrs. Mitchell of Little Rock, Ark., was club guest. The club adjourned to meet May 13th with Mrs. L. H. T. Smith. Miss Fannie Counce is indisposed this week, suffering with tonsillitis. A correction of last week's items concerning the delegates and presiG. Blackwell. ABILINE, KANSAS. Mr. V. Warder departed for his home in Kansas City, Saturday. home in Kansas City, Saturday. Rev. J. C. Rogers of Hutchinson delivered two interesting and instructive sermons at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday. Theme in the morning was "Love", which 'was very effective. In the evening, "Hear Ye Him." The house was well filled. Mr. H. Bell is remodeling his house Rev. J. H. Van Lea stopped here Monday en route to Salina. Mrs. E. Williams of Salina and children were visiting friends here Sunday. ATCHISON, KANSAS. The reporter and Mrs. Rebecca Ingram visited the Lincoln school, Friday, May 7 and had a very pleasant visit. The scholars seemed to be deeply interested in their work and the teacher was giving them the very best attention. The girls that are learning to sew are learning very fast, and the only trouble is they could do better if they were in a new building. The services at the Ebenezer Baptist church were grand all day Sunday, May 9. There was a large attendance at the Sunday School. Ag it was Mother's Day, it was well represented. Rev. W. H. Hill preached at 11 o'clock, a wonderful sermon. Sunday night one of the best programs was rendered and the three papers that were read by Miss Hattie Ingram, Mrs. W. E. Gray and Mrs. W. N. Caldwell were very fine. Those who missed hearing those papers read, missed something worth hearing. The total collection for the day was $36.00. Rev. Hill seems to try very hard to interest his people. The G. U. O. of O. F. and the H. of R., had their annual sermon Sunday, preached by Rev. W. H. Hill, at the Ebenezer Baptist church at three o'clock, which was very grand. Please be ready when Mrs. Long calls at your residence to collect. Mr. Billy Porter is able to be out again after a few weeks illness. Mrs. Basil Porter of Denver, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Winrow, who is very sick. Mrs. Lewis Dale has gone to Excelsior Springs, Mo. to spend a few days. Mr. Stanton Roy is in town today, visiting his family. Mrs. Elise Dyson who has been in California for the past six months has returned home. Mrs. Henry Buchanan of South of town was in the city Monday, shopping. Mrs. Lizzie Fiemmings who has been visiting friends South of town for the past week has returned home. Mrs. T. N. Blake has returned home from Kansas City, where she was visiting the different courts. SAPULPA. OKLAHOMA. Buy your drugs, toilet articles, Sundries, etc., at the Peoples' Drug Store, "the popular store," 104 N. Johannes St., Sapulpa, Okla., Phone 1336, Walter L. Hughes, Prop. If it's from the Peoples' Drug Store., it needs no other guarantee. Everybody knows it's good. 104 N. Johannes St., Sapulpa, Okla., Prescriptions a specialty. We are in business for your health. Tell us your wants; prescriptions a specialty, Peoples' Drug Store, 104 N. Johannes St., Phone 1336, Sapulpa, Okla. It's from the Peoples' Drug Store, "Nuff sed", 104 N. Johannes St., Sapulpa, Okla. Our fountain service is the best; Peoples Drug Store, 104 N. Johannes St., Sapulpa, Okla. McCLOUD, OKLAHOMA. Miss Jaunita McKnight, having conducted a term of seven months school in McCloud, Okla., closed the session on last Friday night, May 7. An excellent program was rendered to a large audience and many of the patrons expressed the pleasure received from the evenings concert, also their appreciation for the unexcelled work accomplished during this session. Miss McKnight, though quite a young teacher is very efficient and is a credit to any community in both church and school work. We have no other thought than that she be reappointed. J.H. Tschudy Hardwood Lumber Co. 2300 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY MISSOURI. Large Stock. Highest Grades. Prompt Service. Everything in the Hardwood Lumber Line. Two Long Distance Phonra in Our Office: Bell 827 Grand— Home 827 Main. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.--And every lady can have it if she will use the Magia. The Magia will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. 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THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GA solitely and promptly waited upon the distinction between white and blackness and want. There are good and unruly. Those who pay their bills PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all tly waited upon when they enter o en white and black people. We a are good and bad eople of all o pay their bills promptly we run THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make the distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want. There are good and bad eople of all colors in every community. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to be settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether the white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. Whitlock Bros. Market. 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. —One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing.— REMEMBER THE NUMBER: 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. THOS. B. KENNEDY, President. W. F. MILLER, Cashier. JAS. V. HUMPHREY, Vice Pres. F. A. DURAND, Asst. Cashier. OLDEST, LARGEST BANK IN GEARY COUNTY. Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brands: "TIP TOP," "BUTTER BREAD," "HOLSUM" and "HONEY" Kopp's Bakery is Sanitary and everything in first-class condition 36-38 South Seventh St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS So we think we know how to make GOOD FLOUR. Insist upon having the BEST. Manufactured by BALINA. - - - KANSAS. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State We never sleep. Three Licensed Embal. are in attendance 636 Quincy St. Phone 3363. . $100,000. National Bank.. d, Kansas. TORS: LTON, E. J. EVERLEIGH, BARMAN, F. V. RUSSELL, BLACK, CHAS. V. BRINKMAN. RDEN CITY all know that they are when they enter our store. We make back people. We appreciate your busi bad eople of all colors in every com- THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC PARK IN COUNTRY. MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC PARK ON WOODLAND AVE. NEAR 19TH ST. KANSAS CITY MO. ON M. DANIEL ST. Notice. Notice to the pastors and visitors, contemplating on attending the Kansas District Sunday School convention at Larned, Kansas, would do me quite a favor to drop me a card and let me know how many you are expecting to bring with you; July 13th, 1915. We are expecting Bishop M. F. Jamison, D. D., and J. A. Hamlett, D. D., with us. We can care for all who come, but can do so conveniently by so doing, J. W. Jacobs, P. E. Adress Rev. C. H. Anderson, 1012 Johnson street, Larned, Kansas. STERLING. KANSAS. The Jubilee troupe of the A. M. E. church get results. They are playing in the cities and the surrounding towns and every engagement calls for another. At this writing the farmers in and around the community of Sterling are busy getting in their crops, which we are pleased to announce bids fair. Mr. Neil White, a very prosperous and successful farmer has 100 hens setting and 500 already off. He has wheat, oats, corn and all other kinds of vegetables by the acre. Mr. White makes a specialty of raising and selling plants and other farm products. Give your patronage to him. Mr. Noble Taylor of Lyons was a recent visitor in the city. Mr. George Strader spent a few days visiting with his relatives in Lyons. Miss Cera Bradshaw who has been in the city for some time has gone to her home at Jetmore. Mrs. E. A. Boyston is suffering from an ulcerated tooth which seems quite painful. The Olympic Ball Team is in good practice and is making great preparations for the seasons work. The Commercial Cafe-A place for first class treatment and quick service. Miss Margaret Dulley returned home Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams have returned to Larned. Miss Clara Newsome visited in Kinsley Saturday. A number of the young people entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox, Tuesday evening at whist, in honor of the Misses Roberts of St. John. There were about eighteen guests present. The house was beautifully decorated in yellow and green. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Miss Pearl Sowell and Lucile Shepherd. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Williams, the Misses Roberts and Miss Pearl Sowell. At a late hour, the guests departed declaring Mrs. Fox an ideal hostess. ELLSWORTH, KANSAS. The young co'ored people will give a concert next Monday night. Mr. Lewis Grimes is able to go back to his work. Brew Luther Franklin and Rev. B. Cox were up to officiate at the funeral of Mrs. Bell. Mr. Ld Keene was up Sunday for a short stay. Mr. Solomon Gaston is at home with a sprained back. Mr. Mitchell Gaston was up from Wichita for a few days. Willie Nelson has been on the sick list but at this writing is better. Mrs. Ed Williams is getting better. GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA. Mrs. Amanda Young is visiting her son in her former home at Wathena, Kansas. Rev. Young is on the sick list. Mrs. Palmer is improving in health Rev. Holmes, the M. E. Conference Evangelist will be with us to hold a series of meetings to start June 6th and last until the 15th. Mr. James Wilson is running an auto livery and is doing well. Thursday, May 13th, the Masonic Lodge had their monthly meeting. A large number was present. HASTINGS, NEBRASKA. The members and friends of the M. E. church gave a reception in honor of the return to the church of Rev. William Young. They gave the pastor a new suit of clothes and gave his wife a fine dress. The ladies served a most delightful three course menu. About 60 people were present Mr. Tennie Camper is still on the sick list. Mrs. Annie Daugherty is able to be up again. It would pay a few widows to visit Hastings, two or three widowers being without a help-mate. SPRINGFIELD. MISSOURI. On last Sunday Miss. Ed. Bedell entertaine with a lovely dinner in honor of Miss Carle Foster. Miss Mamie Scott passed through the city en route to Iowa. Mrs. C. M. Young departed for Kansas City to attend the musical recital of her daughter, Miss Cleo Young. Mrs. Mary Jane Marley, who unfortunately sustained a broken arm is doing nicely under the care of Dr. E. A. Harris. Mrs. Porter of Georgia, an aunt of Dr. Harris, while passing through the city spent a few days with Dr. and Mrs. Harris. Quite a few callers had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Porter while in the city. A most excellent program or drama called, "The Living Pictures" was presented at the A. M. E. church under the directions of Miss Grazia S. Corneal by some of the students of her room and in the interest for said church. This entertainment was out of the ordinary and the large audience that witnessed it was loud in its praise and encores. The finance went to the trustee helpers of said church of which Mrs. Henry Bedell is president. The members of Gibson chapel are preparing for an elaborate reception in honor of Rev. Rankin, their new pastor. Miss Pansy Leachman after a short illness passed away and was interred Thursday afternoon, services at the M. E. church, Rev. McAllister officiating. The family and friends have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The Teachers of Lincoln High are preparing their exhibit work for the close of school. The public is invited to inspect the work which will be wholly commendable. A large and enjoyable meeting of The Woman's Musical and Literary Good Ice Cream or Ices club was the one held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Hardrick. Mrs. Hardrick was a most delightful hostess. Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett, president called the club to order with Mrs. Clark at the Piano and Mrs. E C. Johnson leading in prayer. Mrs. Hattle Abernathy conducted the program which was very good indeed for the Smithsonian division. Mrs. Abernathy received the prize, a beautiful plant in bloom, for rendering the best number on program. For the best quotation, Mrs. B. B. Cooper received the president's prize, a beautiful lamp to light her pathway, also the prize given by the hostess. Mrs. Hardrick, which was a beautiful plant in bloom. Very pleasing and encouraging remarks were made by the visitors who were Mrs. Stockard Coleman of St. Louis. Mo., who was house guest of Mrs. Hardrick, having come to attend this meeting at Mrs. Hardrick's; Mrs. Lottie Fullbright, Mrs. Hardary, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. W. H. Young, Mrs. T. A. Harvey and others. Miss Osen gravely assisted the hostess in entertaining and serving an elegant course menu. Rare and exquisite music was intermingled throughout the afternoon by one of the very best victrolas, using the best selections known. At a late hour the club adjourned, after expressing their pleasure and appreciation for such a delightfully spent afternoon. The next meeting with Mrs. E. C. Johnson on Washington avenue; study, Poue and the fourth chapter of Matthew. Mrs. Pearl Thomason on St. Louis street entertained with a 1 o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Eunice Coleman of St. Louis, Mo. Around the beautiful appointed table, place cards were found for the honoree guests, Mesdames E. Coleman, Lucy Williams, Bertha Fulbright, Hattie Abernathy, Leon Thornton and B.' B. Cooper. Mrs. Thomason is simply unexcelled when it comes to the preparation of food, and the G course dinner was a veritable, beautiful feast. Between the courses was a studying contest which afforded much merriment. This game was closely contested, Mrs. Fulbright finally winning, who graciously presented it to Mrs. Coleman, who was next in pursuit. The prize was a lovely vise by the hosters. As this was a fastidious drawn out affair, which took several hours to serve, and after interesting conversation and pleasing jokes, it was late when Mrs. Thomason's guests hade her good-bye. Miss Ida Androws of 300 State St. was an ideal little hostess to her L. H. club and visitors who were Mrs. Porter of Georgian, Mrs. Viola Harris, Mrs. Leon Thornton, Mraletta Fulright, Mrs. Pearl Thomason, Mrs. Estella Brady. The afternoon was passed in about two hours of needle all on Commercial Cor. 4th and Taylor work and other pleasant amusements. In the guessing contest, Miss E. M. Young won first prize and Miss E. H. Smith, second prize. In the game contest, Miss D. B. Cooper won first prize and Mrs. E. Brady, consolation. At a late hour and before the club adjourned to meet with Miss E. Smith at the next meeting. Miss M. W. Andrews assisted the hostess in serving the season dainty refreshments. Little Master Howell Bostie who is very ambitious called his teacher my phone saying he would have to be out of school for 2 or 3 days on account of his eyes, but did not want to go to the foot of his class as he nearly always stood at the head. What a powerful race we would be, if all were ambitious to do or be something—to live up to our capabilities. Mrs. S. Coleman is looking quite grand and not a day older, one is always pleased to see her smiling face and grasp an old friend's hand. If you have toiled well, teachers and pupils are entitled to a three months vacation, and no one envy them the rest. All Baptists will please note the announcement of Rev. J. H. Van Leu in this issue of The Plaindealer. NOTICE. Special Session of State Baptist Convention. The members of the State Baptist Convention are called in special session to be held at Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, Wednesday, May 26th, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Dr. L. G. Jordan, Secretary of Foreign Mission Board, National Baptist Convention, brings a special message to every member of the Convention. You are urged to be present. Notify Principal W. R. Carter, Industrial Institute, of the time of your arrival and how many delegates you will bring with you. (Signed) W. A. Bowren, Pres. C. G. Fishback, C. S. W. E. HERBERT, GROWER OF POTATO SETS—NANCY HALLS A SPECIALTY. The Nancy Hall Potato is one of the sweetest, best flavored, mellowest, prettiest, best adapted to table use and best keeping Yam Potato to be had. Sets are now ready for sale and shipment. The capacity of our beds is 50 to 75 thousand weekly and we ship by express or parcel post to any part of the U. S., guaranteeing the sets to reach you in good condition. Price 30 cents per 100; $2.50 per 1,000. F. O. B., Boley, Okla. Remittances must accompany order; Reference Farmers and Merchants Bank, Boley, Okla. Address Box 151, Boley, Okla. WANT ream or Ices on Special Prices to Churches in any quantity; also High Grade Milk, Cream and Phone 622. Sts. Topcka, Kans. "Lincoln Highway!" Kansas City, Mo. May 16th, 1915. In reality, Saturday and Sunday, May 16th and 16th will be the two opening days, as one day will not be sufficient to care for those wishing to participate in this grand opening. If you want the finest treat of your life, COME! Capt. Smith's Lincoln Park Band every night, which means the Acme of Music. Walt until you see the dance orchestra. The management is too busy fitting concessions and attractions for this beautiful park to write lengthy advertisements. Just come and see! Adults 10c; children 5c. Free high class oicture show. The Ferris Wheel and Merry-Go-Round are the finest money can buy. Subscribers in the following towns look out for representative of The Praindealer and have your money ready for subscription: Hutchinson, Newton, Wichita, Winfield, Arkansas City, Independence, Fort Scott, Parsons, Baxter Springs, Osage City, Burlingame, Pittsburg, Weir City, Croweburg, Girard, Joplin, Mo., and other towns. (First published in The Topeka Praindealer, May 7, 1915.) ...In Re the application of John Mittonberger for a Pardon. To all whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that John Miltonberger did on the 7th day of May, 1915 file his application with the Governor of Kansas, asking for a pardon from the State Reformatory at Hutchinson, and that a hearing on said application will be had at the office of the said Governor on Saturday, May 22nd, 1915, at 2 o'clock P. M. All persons interested therein will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for John Miltonoerger. Topeka, Kansas, May 6th, 1915. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Grace Wallace, Plaintiff. Andrew J. Wallace, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS The State of Kansas to Andrew J. Wallace, Greeting! You are hereby notified and warned that said plaintiff has commenced her action in said Court against you asking for divorce, for the return of her malden name and for all such other relief as she may be entitled to in equity. And you are further notified that unless you appear and answer the allegations of the said petition herein filed on or before the 4th day of June A. D. 1915 that all the allegations of the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against you and for her as prayed for in her petition. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. Bowers, Clerk of District Court. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Metta Murrell, Plaintiff, vs. No. 29,401 James Murrell, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. Shawnee County, ss. The State of Kansas to James Murrell, Greeting: You are hereby notified and warned that said plaintiff has commenced her action against you in said Court asking for a divorce from you, for the custody of your minor child and for such other relief as she may be in equity entitled to. And you are further notified that unless you appear and answer her petition filed herein on or before the 16th day of June, 1915, that the same will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against you and for her divoreing her from you, granting her the custody of said child and for all other just and equitable relief. METTA MURRELL. By Arthur J. Bolinger, Attent: Attorney for Plaintiff. C. W. BOWER, Clerk. (Scal.) ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops itching of the scalp and takes out the blink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St. ST. JOSEPH, -: MISSOURL 306 Per Box. Agents Want 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 SPRING —and want a— MRS. C. E. BRAXTON, 815 E. Huerfano St. COLORADO Springs, --- COL The Bulkley Dry Goods Company. MATINA, KANSAS. EXTENDS to the Colored People Most Hearty Welcome to Come and Visit this. You'll Receive Courteous Treatment and Find Here Large Assortments of DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, READY TO WEAR GAMMENTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES. Send Your Mail Orders to THE BULKLEY DRY GOODS COMPANY. WE PAY POSTAGE CALL FOR THE BAPTIST STATE SUN. SCHOOL CONVENTION. The Baptist Sunday schools of Kansas will take notice that the Convention will convene with the Mt. Hebron Sunday school of Pittsburgh, Kansas, June 24-25, of this year, and they will please elect their program delegate and send the name and address to the Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. J. L. Harper, 539 N. Water St., Wichita, Kansas. The Sunday schools should elect on the first Sunday in May and send names at once to Mrs. Harper. We also request you to begin to plan now for the raising of your finances for this session, that promises to be the best yet held. Many of the schools have entered the contest for the banner now held by the Shiloh Sunday school of Topeka. We are planning to have a noted foreign speaker for each day. The program will be full of good addresses and the singing will be the best we have had. The Round Table discussions will be very instructive and interesting for the Sunday school workers. We hope that each Sunday school in the state will make an effort. Programs and letter will be mailed you later. Yours for a great convention. Yours for a Great Convention, II. I. MONROE, President. MRS, J. L. HARPER, Cor. Sec. ANNOUNCEMENT. THE EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE KINGFISHER COUNTY NORMAL (SEPARATE) will be held during the June period, 1915, at Kingfisher, Okla. This is one of the largest and best tutored Normals in the State. Special work in the new branches. Special attention given to the needs of the rural teacher. Excellent accommodations at moderate terms. For further information address, Mrs. Sarah Liston, superintendent, Kingfisher, Okla., or Prof. E. H. Hall, Conductor, Hennessey, Okla. Any person writing this office for information will please send stamps, if an answer is expected. --- BURLINGAME, KANSAS. Rain, rain, we are having more than we need. Mr. Wesley Williams took a car load of stock and farming implements to Akron, Colorado, their new home, yesterday. Mr. Eldridge Link of Topeka spends a few days visiting his wife and mother this week and while enjoying the vacation, Mr. Link and wife with several others took a fishing trip to the Dragoon, catching all the fish they could eat. Mr. Elmer Lee of Kansas City is at home on a visit, also to be present at the commencement exercises of his brother, who graduates from the high school of Burlingame. We understand that Mrs. Ford's brother-in-law, Mr. Joseph Perkins is very low at his home in Hutchinson Mrs. Pearl Gregg and two children have just returned from a visit to her brother, Mr. Perry Johnson of Topeka. Miss Nacml Ford will soon leave for Hutchinson, to be at the bedside of her uncle, Mr. Perkins, who is very sick. Rev. J. C. Broadnax officiated at the Annual Thanksgiving sermon of the Odd Fellows, May 9th. The program of the lodge and the Household of Jith was grand. Abraham Robert Asbury was born in Washington, Washington County, Pa., Dec. 13th, 1854; died May 6th, 1915. The earlier part of his life was spent in Pennsylvania. He came to Junction City in January 1888 and has since made it his home. He was married twice and leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, and two sons, one son by his former wife, a brother and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at the A. M. E. church, Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. A. Broadnax officiating. Inherent at Highland cemetery. Mr. Oliver Crews, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Crews was converted last week and baptized last Friday, May 7th at the Second Baptist church. Mr. Oliver Crews is suffering with tuberculosis and his many friends extend he and family their heartfelt sympathy. Rev. J. A. Broadnax held his annual rally, May 9th at the A. M. E. church. The proceeds were $54.25. The rally will continue until May 16th. Mrs. Angie DePriest of Topeka spent Friday and Saturday in the city. She was called here on account of the death of Mr. A. Asbury. Mrs. Dora I. Burnside wishes to announce the engagement of her daughter, Martha Marie to Mr. Jas. A. Garfield McGee of Ohio. The wedding will occur in June. Mrs. Sarah Haytman, daughter of Mrs. Clara Williams arrived here from the Philippine Islands last week to spend the summer with her mother and daughter, Ruth Williams. Mr. Haytman's husband, Sergeant Haytman retires in September and will join his wife. Mrs. Rogers gave a birthday party Friday, April 30th at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Petty on S. Wahhington St. About forty guests were present. The evening was delightfully spent in games are social recreation. The guest of honor was Mr. Marshall Rogers of Kansas City, Mo., son of Mrs. Rogers and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Petty: A dainty two course lunch was served and all departed declaring the hostess and ideal entertainer. Mrs. McAlester received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Perkins of Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins are delighted with Oklahoma climate and as fishing is good they enjoy many fishing excursions. Mrs. James Bruster sustained injuries from a fall. She is much improved as her condition was not serious. Mrs. Nellie Wilkea spent several days of last week in Clay Center, Kansas. Her daughter Ernell, accompanied her. Mrs. Smith had a musical entertainment at Clay Center. --- VINITA. OKLAHOMA. Mrs. A. Rider returned from Lightening Creek Saturday, where she has been visiting her parents. Mesdames John Davis, Oscar and Altha Moore served lunch Thursday evening in honor of the graduates and teachers. Everything was artistically arranged and decorated The guests of honor were Monser Emmes Barker, Perry Hardrick, Mable Venters; receiver, Miss Mae Davis. Prof. King of Weir, Kansas left Thursday for his home. He likes Oklahoma and perhaps may be a citizen some day. J. T. Williams and J. E. Finley attended the closing exercises of Miss Clara N. Williams in district 48. It was indeed a treat to hear and see the children perform. Her work is a success. Mrs. A. H. Diggs passed through the city from Chelsea en route to Parsons, Friday. Mrs. Purnie Young, Misses Louise and Anna Morgan of Tulsa passed through the city Monday from Chastopa, en route home. Miss Alice A. Walton left for her home in Cannon City, Saturday. She was accompanied as far as Parsons by Miss Eva M. Venters. Prof. J. T. A. West of Claremore was in the city Saturday. The Electorial college of the A. M. E. church will meet in Tulsa, June 16th. Mrs. Virgie Thompson of Oswego came down Wednesday for a visit with relatives. Mrs. Homer Newman of Chetopa passed through the city Wednesday, en route to Tulsa. R. Curls of Chelsea was in the city Friday. Messrs. Webber and John Bowlden of Prior were in the city Friday. The Eighth grade commencement was excellent, everything was carried out in an interesting manner. Mesdames B. A. Dial, Helene E. Smith, T. James Finley of Chetopa, Mrs. Birdie L. Lynch, Miss Mrtle Cotten of Tulsa were among the out-of-town guests. Miss Clara N. Williams came in Friday from near Chelsea; her school closed, May 14th. J. T. Williams, while out fishing Tuesday got a nice wetting. W. H. Venters, W. W. Williamson and wife, W. H. Martin, Altha and Oscar Moore and their wives, Miss Sadie B. Davis, Mrs. James Davis, J. T. Williams attended the Odd Fellows' Annual sermon in Chetopa, last Sunday. Tuesday, Dr. L. I. Ryan hired a gentleman to hoe his garden, after a short while he discovered the laborer was blind. Sam Rogers returned from Chelsea Wednesday. The Tulsa ball team was forced to give up the game scheduled for last Thursday with the White Socks on account of rain. B. Reede of Cheropa was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. A. D. Johnson is getting along nicely. The school children did a very nice piece of work in horticulture Monday. The summer schools are at the following places: Langston, Muskogee, McAlester and Ardmore. A. Rider returned from his farm Wednesday. Mesdames W. H. Venters, Lee Williams and T. H. Finley gave an eight'clock dinner at the beautiful home of Mrs. Lee Williams on North Vann to the eighth grade graduates, who are as follows: Misses Haydee C. Finley, Lucine L. Henry, Severa Bean, Josephine L. Lynch and Masters Carl Davis, Olif Venters, Philip Pickett. The school faculty, Misses Sadie B. Davis, Eva M. Venters, Alice A. Walton and J. E. Finley were present. The guest of honors were Miss Mabel Venters, Messrs. J. T. Williams and E. A. Venters; receiver, Miss Wilda Venters; chaperom, Mrs. J. R. Reede. The class colors are pink and white. The rooms were beautifully decorated with the class colors, daisies, palms, carnations, sweet peas and dianthuses. The guests gathered long before the appointed hour and bathed their souls in solos, duets and trios. The guests were promptly called in at the set hour and partook of the following menu; Faint cocktail in orange cups; chicken, Okla style, new potatoes, peas, butter lalls, hot rolls, ice tea; pea sa'ad and wafers; pink and white ice cream; coffee, pink and white mints. The hostesses need not introduction as to their culinary art, for they are known the state ver and are often called to cities in Oklahoma and to Kansas City to supervise some marriage feast. Everything was simply up-to-date. After the menu was served, Mr. J. T. Williams, toastmaster, called on each graduate for a toast, each responded. A cheerful time was witnessed and all left at a late hour for their several homes. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our thanks to our many friends who so faithfully assisted us in the loss of our husband and brother, Jerry I. Hazlewood, who died suddenly in Langston, Okla., and was buried in Henderson, Ky., May 7. 1915. Mrs. Elizabeth Hatchett, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. Rev, J. C. C. Owens is in the city, to hold quarterly meting and quar- Rev. C. R. Runyon contemplates visiting his daughter and son-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Harper of Beatrice, Nebr. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Mason Todd of N. 14th St., will move to White Cloud, 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Todd have resided in Lincoln quite awhile and we regret very much to have them move away. C. W. Bryan, bother of W. J. Bryan, Secretary of State, has been chosen Mayor of this city. Before the election he promised to give the colored voters something, so now we are waiting on the anxious seat to see what the result will be. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cooley of 826 S. 11th St., have purchased a lovely seven passenger Studebaker auton obile. Mother's Day was observed at the A. M. E. church, Sunday with a ooly program, both morning and evening services were observed with fitting programs. Mr. J. Hayes of Independence, Mo., united with the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Mrs. Ellen Thompson will leave May 17 for Chicago for an extended visit to her daughter. Mr. Wm. Woods, 650 S. 20th St., is confined to his home with a sprained ankle. Mr. Milton Ohoran 826 C. St., is on the sick list. Mr. Horace Colley of Co. M, 24th Infantry, Camp Eldridge Laguna, P. I., is in the city visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Colley and other relatives. He has been away five years, and all old friends are glad to see him. ELWOOD, KANSAS Mrs. Dent, wife of Rev. H. H. Dent has returned home from Junction City, Kansas. $ ^{a} $ The Sunshine club is preparing to give a program. Rev. H. H. Dent will finish his theological course in this month; he will be awarded his diploma on May 30th. The good sisters of the Baptist and Methodist churches will give a reception in Rev. Dent's honor on Saturday night before the graduation. The Elwood band will furnish the music. 'Everybody is invited to attend. The commencement exercises of the colored high school will be Thursday evening. May 13th. School will close on May 14th. We wish the children a joyous vacation. We wish Miss Quinnie Walker, a graduate of the class of 1915, future success in whatever course she takes up. The newly organized "Girls' team" will play the "Boys' ball team" Saturday, May 15. We are sorry to depart from our teacher, Mrs. L. M. Webster and Miss L. McCurry. We thank them for their efforts towards and for the bet terment of our community. Master Hamilton Brown is greatly improving as a baritone player. The Elwood colored band will give an entertainment in Wathena, Friday, May 21st. The young base ball team played the old men's team Sunday with Clarence Lamaster as umpire. The band furnished the music. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kennedy, have installed a large soda fountain in their place and will please their patrons with a new line of drinks, ice cream, ices and sundaes. The cafeteria in the rear also draws attention They solicit the patronage of the public. The Masonic Fraternity gave an entertainment at Broadus Hall, on Tuesday evening a very fine program was rendered. Miss Selma Taylor visited in Kansas City and has returned home. Miss Bessie Richardson and brother, Willie, visited in Topeka and Kansas City. Subscribe and pay for the Plain-dealer; you get value received. The sick list continues to grow larger from day to day and disease has within its throes the following: Mrs. Jerry Taylor, Mr. Sam Williams Mr. Joe Perkins, Mr. M. P. Johnson, Mr. Blackburn, Mage Phillips; all of these are quite serious and we wish for them a speedy recovery. Quarterly meeting was held Sunday at the C. M. E. church, in charge of Presiding Elder Jacobs. In spite of the inclement weather a good attendance was evident. The Delicatessen club met at the usual time of meeting, after the rendition of a very good program, it was then decided to have a picnic at Riverside park for which invitations have been issued. The club will then adjourn for the season to convene in October. Miss Thelma Broadus delightfully entertained a number of her friends at an evening party. Music was the diversion of the evening and all present spent a very delightful time and announced Miss Broadus a pleasant Mr. C. M. Rivers of New Orleans, all live here permanent y STERLING, KANSAS. Mother's Day was observed Sunday at the A. M. E. church with a well rendered program. Rev. N. H. Jeltz is making good as pastor of the church and is to be commended for his good efforts, since this is his first year as a minister. He is not dependent upon the ministry for a living as he owns one of the largest farms and raises more wheat than any farmer in the middle west. and is classed as a moden farmer minister. Mr. C. A. Gulliford operates a first class shining parlor for ladies and gents and has a growing business. He is also manager of the Olympic ball club and wishes to make engagements with any amateur league. Miss Pauline Coleman is very ill at this writing. Miss Lumaa Adams entertained a few of her friends. Thursday at an all day house party in honor of visiting ladies. All present spent a delightful time. Mrs. Ben Rollins is indisposed. Mrs. Mary Kerns is the first cateress of the city and makes party engagements. Mr. Harry McNutt of Las Vegas, N. M., is a pleasant visitor in the city. Mr. Neil White is engaged in the poultry business and out of this he makes quite an industry, together with many other successes along the farm line, being considered very prosperous. Anyone having items for publication, please give them to Miss Lumae Adams, City correspondent, Phone 244 Ec The Sunshine club met in regular session, Tuesday afternoon and business of importance was transacted. This club grows in interest from time to time. Subscribe for the Pla'ndealer, the giuntest Negro Defender published. Mr. Carl White motored to Hutchinson Thursday to see the carnival. WELLINGTON, KANSAS. Wheat is looking some better after the big bug scare. Edward Thompson, Bessis McCline and Joe Teal took in the races at Winfield, Thursday. A certain club is to give a big blow out at Alma Hall on the 21st. One dollar per plate is to strong for me, boys. Francis Roberts and Kattie Brown are among the Sumner County High School pupils to finish this term. Bad Davis has a fine mule colt. Lawrence Work of Oxford is business caller this week. The train porters claim that they have discovered the meanest man on earth, who go married, bought a box of cigarettes and set up his friends. The Wellington Star base ball team goes to Newton Sunday. The Stars are among the best colored teams in Kansas and Oklahoma. We are always ready to match a game, Topeka, Oklahoma City or Kansas City preferred. Any team wanting dates, write to P. Pollard, manager, Wellington, Kansas. Mr. Jack Douglas of Tulsa was in town Sunday. Blind Wesley was at the A. M. E. church, Saturday night. Mrs. Rebecca Flannigan of Fort Smith is visiting Mrs. Geo. Craig. Miss Nancy Atkins one of the wealthiest young ladies in the Creek Nation is visiting H. A. Ridgeway and Mr. and Mrs. Harve Bouldin. Mr. John A. Turk spent Saturday in Coffeyville. The 333 and 777 installation was held at Anderson Hall, Tuesday evening. Mr. Riley Curls of Chelsea was in town Thursday. Circulars are out announcing the Mayflower Ball at Anderson Hall, May 25th, under the auspices of the Hotel Campbell Waiters. Miss Mary Campbell is visiting her brother, George Campbell for a few days. Sylvested Foreman spent a few days in Lenapah last week. Prof. Grubbs was in Muskogee on business last Thursday. Mr. Eugene Jones was shot accidentally by Walter Colbert. They were trying to unload the gun when it was discharged and shot him in the foot. The wound is not serious. Mrs. T. D. Bradford was in Nowata on business Thursday. The Postoffice is going to move soon. Continental Ice Cream.. Wholssale and Retail Hienz Ice Cream, Gilt Edge Butter, Milk and Cream. SPEND YOUR TIME ON THE . . . SALAD! Save it on the Dressing By Using the Famous... Silver Leaf BRAND SALAD DRESSING Made without Olive Oil— Pure, Delicious MANUFACTURED BY Otto Kuehne PRESERVING Co. MADE RIGHT— TOPEKA KANSAS SOLD RIGHT! Look For the Label on Your Food Products— An Absolute Guarantee of Purity. Otto Kuehne Preserving Co. Has Cured Thousands. Price $1.00. For Men and Women Suffering from Unnatural Discharges, Gleet, Chronic Genorrhea, Stricture and all Urinary Troubles. I will send a Receipt and Directions for curing any Case in 1 to 3 days. The first treatment gives great relief and if continued will cure forever BETTER TMAN DOCTORS OR HOT SPRINGS keyville to attend the carnival. Mr. D. W. Bradford, the captain of the base ball nine at Noxile has scheduled a game at Nowata, Sunday the 16th of May. They have won every game since the nine has been organized. Look out for the "Noxile Tigers". Miss Jennetta Bradford and Mrs. Dora Vann are in Deering, Kansas on business. A big fishing trip is being planned by the following: Mrs. Bradford and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vann, Mr. Chas. Downing, Mrs. Downing, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Garcia. A jolly time is expected and they will be gone about one week. For ball games, see the Noxie Tigers, D. W. Bradford, captain and Curtis Smith, manager. Chicago .Minsiter .Speaks Against Intermarriage Bill at Springfield, Ill. Through his own efforts alone, it is said, and by his logical and eloquent presentation of the case the Rev. A. J. Carey, D. D., pastor of the Institutional A. M. E. church, Chicago, defeated the bill recently offered by Senator Coleman of the Illinois state senate to prohibit the intermarriage of white and colored Americans. The bill had been referred to the committee of the whole and the Rev Mr. Carey, who happened to be in Springfield, was invited by Senator Daily of Peoria to make a speech against the bill. Mr. Carey had no time for preparation, but as he is always ready to speak against injustice he hurried to the senate chamber and made one of the most masterly addresses ever delivered before the Illinois legislature. The bill was defeated by a unanimous vote of the senators present, the author of the same having gone out of the hall before the vote was taken. Dr. Carey is not only well known as a minister, but is very popular with the masses of our people on account of his loyalty to the best interests of the race along all lines. DIAMOND Bottling... Works Phone 3178. Baughman Bros. & Legge, 2201 Lincoln St., TOPEKA, KAS. 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