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Sa ae Bok vx « > * “BM ull ‘ sae r = 3 2 ae FE ves a Be taue “7 } 4 a oF ‘ gs Amo: ° ‘Doings mong « Colored People! olore eople . a ty . = % # . interesting Jots Gleaned.from all Parts e of the Globe. dt - ; _—_ 7 “One ARK MAN HAILED A HERO. |cannct tell, phe ey at first made = — the ignorant, l-hearted Negroes ‘enee,.Ablantig. City Chale Roller, |frum Africa the parente~of thelr Seventa-Droweleg Woman Amid |childron, and are‘yet stating the “Cheon. same until this day, ffumeking the — father of my children is not my equal OTHER MEN 8TOOD BY LIKE CO-|1 would like to know who is? $5 ‘WARDS. This ehould be the sentiment of . _ every man and woman in this broad “Brave Cripple Plunges In Serging }land of ours. Shame on the men that | Serf and Saves Mary Donevan of | will disfranchiee his own soa from Springfeld, Whose Companion |the polls, and.if not gon, grandson, Geea Down. nephew or brother. Who is it that is “YAtiaatic City, June 9—One of the gnost thrilling rescues witnessed at ‘this resort occurred this afternoon, swhen a one-armed colored chair ,at- “ttndant went into the surf in an ef. fort to rescue a man and a woman who ,were drowning, The colored aman succeeded in saving the young swoman, fui her companion was drowned. Miss Mary Donovan, of Springfield, Mase, ‘epending a few days here, went in for a “dip” this afternocn with Edward Brady, an art glass. ‘worker, of this place. The young womaa was caught in the strong tide and despite her efforts was being carzied out rapidly’when Brady went to her aid. s Cripple Alone Brave. His eries for help and those of the young woman brought a number of “bu tuwaikern® to the twach, hut none seemed anxious to go out after ‘the pair. Jobn E.Stoner, colored, was stand- fag by bis roller chair, and, despite ‘the Satt that he-had only-tne-ensmy ran to the edge of the beach and removing bis coat went in after the couple, ‘He got to them just as they were about to give up their struggle and as he was siding Miss Donovan ¢o get “back to the beach Brady dsappeared swith a ery and was not seen again. ‘A number of presons relieved the colored man of his burden as he teached the beach, and then 2 boat ‘was sent out for the body of Brady, but as yet it has not been recovered. ‘THE QUESTION OF MISCEGENATION. Dear Editor Mitchell: ‘What puszles me on the ract question {js this; Why do the whites | disfranchisq thé Negro, and shur him os H he were not an equal {some whites, I do not mean all) sand call the Negro inferior, and at the same time jz he giving his blood over to the race. If there were & race of people that I scorned, pre: ‘tended to hate, that would be the ‘last thing on earth I would do my, wself, to give over my flesh and blood to the race I could not recognize as an equal. Does not a man care les! ‘for himself than_a dog when he gives ‘hin children to a Negress, whom he “holds himself far above, in society, ut makes her the mother of his chil. _dren, his own flech and blood; if the Negro is inferlor, should the childron be given to the race? It seems to me that # person or “race should care for themselves more than others, and their children { bone of their bones and flesh of their flesh, let It be where it may, it Is theirs, Shame on those that will harp on the Negro race and at the sane time hao kindred in the race, sore sons and daughers, and all ther kindred besides. Shame on those that will trample their own race, and that Js whet the ‘whites are doing when they put down, or try to put down, the Negro ace, for the race {s fast leaving the ‘African race, and began to do s0 ewhen the first ‘slave came to Ameri- oa, to form another race, the middle ‘race, all through the agency of the rwbite man, Jn a few more years there will not “be a fell -uoniee Negro in America. ‘They ore fast disappeating or dis ‘solving, inte the white race, and then stor'that, rice to: hold itself superior Porthe colored:race is riduculous, J cannot tell, yee ier at first made the ignorant, l-hearted Negroes frum Africa vhe parente of thelr children, and are ‘yet stP ing the same until this day, ffumeking the father of my children is not my equal T would like to know who is? This ahould be the sentiment of every man and woman in this broad land of ours, Shame on the man that will disfranchise his own son from the polls, and.if not gon, grandson, nephew or brother. Who is it that is not in some way related to the Ne- gro race? A few, maybe, but 1 doubt it, All races are the same in the sight of God, and the time is not far in the distance when it will bave to be acknowledged by man. Tam one who loves justice. MRS. J. D. FULLEN, Lebanon, Va. —Richmond Planet. J ee pe ee, ee ne ee Mrs. John Chambers and daughter, Emmaline of Cripple Creek‘ are vi- siting in Denver. g Miss Sarah Bell Carter of Cripple Creek is in Denver as a delegate from” Handy Chape) to the Sunday School Convention, Rev. Washington of Handy Chape' is visiting in Kansas, Mrs, Walter Matthews of Victos spent Sunday id Colorado Springs visiting friends.* Messrs. McGee, Hattiman and Har. tis from the “Climbers Club” are pending their idle, time dimbing the, mountans of which there are s LEP Tere iim oketin es, Mr, Allen Harrel) of Pueblo is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wal. Ofat. thews in Victor. Mr. Lawrence Cotwell of Victor returned on the 8th, Mrs, Dave Hilt of Cripple Creek is able to be up and around. Messrs. Matthews, Harrell, Bryant and Harris were visitors in Cripple Creek. Mrs. W. C. Harris was a visitor in Cripple Creek, making calls, Mr, W. C. Harris was a visitor in Cripple Creek in the interest of the paper, Miss Anna Garr is visiting rela. tives in Cripple Creek Mr. Wm, Woodfoik is a visitor fr the district, Mrs. Fred Hopkna is indisposed. Mrs. A. L. Stewart left Sunday, June 13 for Pueblo to spend her va. cation, Mrs, Cotwell accompanied her as far as Colorado Springs where she spent the day. Olrs, John Kemberling returned on June 10th from a visit in the East. Mrs, Benj, Payne returned irom Denver and the District conference, .Mrs, Smythe entertained the Mu- sical club on Tuesday evening at her residence on Warren St., Cripple Creek, Mr, Alfred Peterson and brother are visiting in the distriet They are from New York City, Chitdren's Day was a grand suc cess at Handy Chapel under the lead- ership of Madame Smythe. Mra, Pattl Morria of Cripple Creek was a visitor in Victor last Thursday. Mr, Geo, Hartman departed Sun- day for the East, where he expects to reside indefinitely. Mra. Allen Harrelt arrived Sun- day to join her husband. They ex. pect to make Victor their home, Mr. and Mra, Wm. C. Harris sent out invitations to Mr. Harris’ birthday anniversary, Mr, Lawrence Cotwell, proprietor of the Victor Shining Parlor will spend his yacation, attending to busi. nesg at the Shining Parlor, Mr, Cot- well has been attending school at Fort Collins, where he Js studying veterinary. The Negro’s Right to Enlist! Editor Amsterdain News. Sir: Let us take a broad and com. The Right Mr. Wright Visits Emporia tusiness Men Our Own John M., President Negro State Bus. iness League is Greatly Impressed With the Thrift of Emporia Business People. * Prépensive edew of this question abd the\mang questions arising from it affecting ws directly, and indirectly. ~Aqninet their will the first slaves wore brought to this country ia 1619 and scld at Jamestown, Va, Until the traffic was forbidden in 1848 margi thousands followed. rety thelr descimdants including the »dif- ferent crosses and admixtures of Cau casian and Indian blosd,aumber prob- ably ten to twelve million—quite a fractional part of the countrys “te- tal populaticn, and a very consider, able part grhen we take into account. Ing tha many millions of altens, and naturatized, citizens ‘in this grand body politic, whose loyalty at best is an unknown quantity, should our cquntry ‘be forced. te fight fatylts existence against the armed be of Europe or Asis. ” ‘We can mruster over § million men physleally fit, ‘between 18:and 45— a force not to be ignored. We can lay claim’ to being true Americans. We know not of, nor lay claim to, any foreign country, king, prince or potentate, All the customs and tra- ditions connecting ‘us with any other land have long since disappeared, How many of our so styled super. lor, divine right white citizens, a. mong the native element, have stop- ped to think that they may be forced some day to come to us in their dire need and distress to help save the liberties of this country which they haye left no stone unturned to secure only unto themselves? Do they re- alize the injustice of the past and present, with no break discernable in the clouds obscuring the future of our hopes? Even the nearest and vilest white emigrant, who lands on our shores from the very day his feet touches our soil, is accorded rights and privileges denied us since 1619, though our people worked faithfully for them (without renumeration from 1619 to 1865), even sacrificing’ their lives in their defence, and in so many cases under-studied, I may say, the refinement of cruclity~ The la- bor of our men, the virtue of our wo- men have all keen, pacrificed to their Friday evening the Local Buisness League of Exnporis -was host at one of the moat remarkable gatherings ever seen ju that city. The officers of the league, have reorganized the old organization and are doing more to put Emporia on the map than the celebrated journalist who, asked, “What's the matter with Kansas?” This organization is doing effect- ive league work as outlined by the Natlonal President, Dr. Booker T, Washington, and are to be congrat- ulated upon the showing made, Recognizing the fact that in union there ig strength, Jess than three months ago a dozen of the live men and women of the city put their head together, and the result is; a mem- bership of forty and one of the best local leagues in the West. Mr, D, L. Stafford, as president, ‘Is receiving the united support of the buisness men and women of Emporis, regardless of color and the near fu- ture will be full of success in good things for the citizens of that city. ‘The local league is conducting an up-to-date employment agencys through which dozens of men and women are placed in profitable on ployment, and there are several other movements that will grow out of the influence of the league. When the population is considered Emporia people may well be proud of thelr eity, for there are found per- Jennings to Prison, News was recelved in Topeka this week that Frank J. Jennings, former custodian of the Widows and Or- phans Fund of Prince: Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. and A, M., furisdict- jon who was convicted some time sgo Ingatianiy wet. My charges are oaly too true. fhe following instances of A great ‘many that may be elted Proves’ my contention: Cotton, the grest staple of the Southland, where the great masses of my people still Hive, bas built up untold wealth for the nation. Sad but true the man whose labog made this possible, never Whared in the general prosperity, For the rast'of my charge how a few meng pei,tesemble, even remotely, the native:dfrican? ice ten’ xe repaid them? wertag thie queston shows on what a narrow base their boasted superiority, rest, to wit In the darkest days of our history we thousands of heroes in the of this country—their eoantry At? Crispus SAttocks ‘was among the first to give his life for their liber. ties and rights at the Boston mas. sacte, Many thousands followed Bim during, the revolutionary war; our boys served under Perry at Lake Erie; Jackson at New Orleans; at Fort Pillow they were massacred to a man and ‘goes not faing stl point a finger at the gallant charge up San Juan HY}, - Let us look at this much wanted freedom that came to us in 1865. How many of us have calmly and dispassionately looked at it in its true light? Do we realize it came as a@,war measure? That Lincoln saw it as the only way out of a desperate situation, rather than follow the im- pulses of magnawinity, or a desire to do justice to us as a people? An adept in statesmanship, do you think he overlooked the advantage of asking ¢hb slaves out of the field, clothing him in the Union blue as soldier, which he did to the number of three hundred thousand (300,000) thereby adding more enemies to the Confederate cause, and incidentally depleting the Confederate armies by forelng -them to send soldiers to the farins, dewerted by the slaves, to feed their 2 G, W. (Co jed Next Week-) song engasged-in the following buis- Negs and ptofesstons: caterers, car- penters, painters and paperhangers, one puysician, five ministers, two restaurants, one steam laundry and several hand laundries, barbera, bair- dressers, cement contractors, mani- curists and chiropodists, zgonemasons well diggers, one master-blacksmith inthe A.T. & S, F. R. R. shops and over thirty others employed at profitable wages for this R. R. Com- pany; several janitors and watch- men besides a healthy number of common Jaborers, Emporia js the foremost school city of this section of he gtate, here are located the State Normal School with a large attendance; the Kansas Wesleyan University and the best o1 grade and common achools, There Sg no segregation or discrimination in any of these institutons of learn. Ing, These conditions make Emporis an Ideal home city. No billiard or poo! halla are permitted and in every way strong safeguards are thrown around the young men and women who attend the schools, The banquet served by Mra, My Faw, one of the caterers of the city was a six course dream of beauty and the acme of the art de cuisine. Btat, president, John M. Wright of Topeka, was present as the guest of honor, of embezzlement, was sentenced this week In the Wyandotte County court to serve from one to five years in the state prison a Lansing, Since the time of his conviction some time ago Jennngs was under bond, pendng an appeal to the su- preme court, but this week his bond- man surrendered him to the custody of the sheriff and stntence was im posed. * Tn wing funds intrusted to his care and keeping Jennings probably had no idea of defrauding the lodge, but dollor after dolar followed each other’ until thousands had gone a glimmering down that easy road to deatroction, and then realizing what bad happened and seeing no avenue of escape and rather than face his brethren in disgrace Jennings fled. But, be sure your sins will find out. After a long serch he was located and returned to the scene of his wrong doings and fs now paying the penzlity; Moral; Yield not to temp- tation, WINFIELD, KANSAS, Editor Nick Chiles was in Winfield on business Iast Thureday and Fri- day. He also attended the District Conference, During his atay he was the guest of Mr.and Mrs, Frank Montgomery. Mrs, Alonza Monroe of Kansas City is in Winfield visiting her mo- ther, Mra, Frank Tate. Mfrs, Mon. roe wilt also visit her sister, Mrs. Archie Brown and her many friends whom she has here, The members of the A. M. E. church gave a reception last Monday evening for the members of the Bap- tist church to show their appreciation for the help given them during the District Conference. ° The District Conference which met here on the Sth, 10th and 11th was a grand success. The town was filled with strangers from Wl over the District. Athensas City was well represented, also was Great Bend, Pratt, Hutchinson, Wichita and Well- ington, Brother Daniels, the pas- tor and his wife are well liked by ail who have met them, both Metho- dist and Baptist. The Methodist peo. ple are talking of building a new vureh, which is badly needed and. if they do stary to build, we are all ‘with them to do all we can. Many able preachers and delegates wer in attendance. H, G. Holden made the welcome address, which was very ably delivered. ” Mra, 4. W. Wood and sons, Tre. mane “and” Boyd, one of WW.'eem highly réspected families in this sec- ‘tion of the country will leave on the ‘17th for Parsons, Kansas to make their fature home, They have lived here for 20 years and have a host of friends who hate to see them leave our city. They bave « beautiful home on East 12th Ave., and s place on S, Main St. They will not soll their property here for feer they may wish to retum some day. This is an example of a progressive family and this fs the way to live, so yous, friemls will hate to see you leave and the race is made better by you deing one of them. Mr, J, H. Snowden, Editor of the Hutchinson Blade was in Win- field on the 9th and -20th attending the District Conference ana looking after the interest of his paper here. | Miss Estella Saunders {s looking af-| ter the Blade jn our city. ‘ Among those who entertained for Mrs. J, W, Wood and family were Mr, and Mrs, J, R. Brown, 8 o'clock breakfast; Mr. and Mrs. John Ni- chols, 12 o'clock dinner; Mr, snd Mrs. W, A. Wright, 8 o'clock din- ner; Mr, and Mrs, Andy Charles, 6 o'clock dinner, Rev. R. C. Let gave a lecture at the Second Baptist church, Sunday, June 6th. He also preached last Sunday evening. Rev. Lee is a splendid talker and the people are always gisd to hear what he has to say. Mr, and Mra, Frank Montgomery and daughter, Jotsie gave « 6 o'clock dinner last Monday evening in honor of Mrs, 3, W. Wood and family, Those present were: Sirs. J, W. Wood, Arthur B, Fox, Leon Nichols, Chas, T, Wood, Miss Edna Hogan, J. W, Jackson, H. G, Holden, Ed- win Cooper, Guests of Honor, Miss Pear] Harding delightfully entertained a few friends at a pretty two course six o'clock dinner, Sun. day evening, honoring Mrs. J, W. Wood and son Charles and Arthur Fox, who will leave this week for Parsons to make thelr future home, The dinner was served at the Charles home on West Eighth avenue. Pink rosea formed the table centerpiece und were eae used rarer’ the rooms, inted cards 2 pink vnieled the hee Covers were jald for Mr, and Mire, Wilt Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Jeeso ‘Brown, Mr, and Mrs. George}? chole, Mr, and Mre, Andhtny Sibel. roe, Mr. and Men: Valeine eee ‘Mr. and Mre. Arthur‘ Nichola, Or- and Mrs. Andy .Charles, Me. _. Mrs, Mathles Keys, Mrs. $..W¢° Woot Mrs. Nettie Walton,~; ahem Willa Brown, Mise Gertrude Micheli, Miss Peart Harding, Eugene Arama,’ W. G, Holden, J. W, Joheeos, Ar. thur B. Fox, Charles Wood. “"* A Well Earned Vacation. Mrs. A. P, Tone Wilson, Je.,.[e, enjoying a‘ well earned vacation with, her parents and friends in Nebraaie. Mra, Wileon is one of the state’e best ‘women, an excellent housewife ‘and when it comes to buriness, she stand) faway up in the front rank of, hen: sex. Her husband, fon. A, P. Tore Wilson, Jr., lp registrar of the U; 8, Land office, has a large and tay creasing baw practice, and is" obey, editor and owner of the X-fay Demy, .crat, a pubNcation that has espoused the cause of Democracy in the anpf-' tal city for over three years, without’ ‘missing an leeue, a trick sh bas never been turned before in the bia tory of Topeka. The X-Ray, exe ‘acription Het js increasing daily dnd rasan advertising medium, likewlew,. its popularity increases with-age. H a jl { a Benn a ae is aa ‘ Sata : 4 i an = ae ae eee MRS. A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr, There's an inelde to everyhing’and to get back to our story, well heve to glance atthe innde, Mr, Wieom imply contritutes an occasionag ar. ticle to the X-Ray, but his extimabte wife with the able assistance of Mr. F. E. Hyde, at Garnett ere the powers behind the throng, May, fWileon is on the fob early snd Late, and worka in every department. She in pleasing in -nanner and posvemegn & disposition that readily wiam favpr with all who meet her, Mra," Wilson is ad golicitor, press feeder, mailing’ clerk, and excellent housewife, , Tite Plaindealer wishes the Wilsomg apd thelr X-Ray Democrat aoa every undertaking, a ———— ay HORTON, KANSAS. (7° Mr, Eugene Flemming went .§,a delegate to the District Sunday Schoo) convention, which js in.peaslon In Leavenworth this week. Marie Henry, the littts daughter of Mrs. Walter Irving has bem visit- Ing her grand parents, Mr, and Mra, Plum of Circleville, but returned lasg week accompanied by her grandmo. ther and Miss Alice Green, Mrs. Plum’s daughter, 5 Hortense and Robert Hollgway went to Topeka last week to vieit relatives. Mrs. N. A, Clay entertained the Troperial Art club last week. The “Stork” has visited the home of Mr, and Mrs, Jesse Evaas and left a 9 pound girl, whose name le ‘Martha Helen Yoetta Evans. Mq: ther and baby are doing nicely, © On Friday night, June 11th, Mfise Sadie Cooper gave a birthday sur prise party on her morher, Mrs. Gea Cooper, The guests mot at the home of Mrs, Sophia Starka and went from there to the Cocper sealdence, the evening being very pleasantly spent, Miss Sadie had the door open no the party guests very quietly ap- proached the house and walked in before Mrs. Cooper was awate of anything golng on, after which the lawn was very beautifully lighted by Japanese lanterns. Mrs. Qooper received quite a number of useful presents, After the old folks spent a few, hours in childhood games, re- freahments of ice cream, cake and frult were served and all departed, leaving Mes. Cooper feeling one year younger, lg Peete ss 7 ye ees FO i ~ * af Hair Culture 6 WEST BIR SS M2. WHEL PAY YOU TO INVROR- GATE, THE CXFCRD SYSTEM, ——o We Yond the world in growing hale on the ekia, Gan coowners tvs to be tb Wo will tezeh you to treat and teach Bthere, te gryw, hair and beantify i Mim fw st tlt at oe oy ; 5 §85,00 Home Training Course Fres! Barn from §1500 te $25.00 per week. at, home. Diploma given, ‘Write today to our Home Train BDapartment, “Don't wait! Be ready Gee the opening season, Kind folks, take advantage of this Far a it the OXFORD SY%3- rol Write for the history of OXFORD! Read it; compare it with all others. You will be convinced that OXFORD fe unexceRed in quality, OXFORD COLLEGE 0 HAIR CULTURE, ‘W. L. MAJORS, President, 448 W. Belle Place St. Louls, Mo. Ini Coal and Union Feed ‘Co. Coal, Feed and... Poultry Supplies. BN, ROOKS, * Bell Phone West S36. 1889 Quindare Bird., EANSAS' CITY, —:— KANBAS W.: ‘HERBERT, GROWER OF ‘POPATO@ SETS—NANCY MALLS A SPRCIALTY. ‘The Naticy Hall Potato is one of thd sweetest, best flavered, mellow- ett, prettiest, best adapted to table use‘and bést ‘keeping Yam Potate to behead” Gets are now ready for aéde and' shipment, The capacity of oar beds te be to 75 thousand weekly aha‘ Wwe'ahip by express or parcel post te any part ef the U. S., guar- antestig ths sets te reach you in good condition, Price 30 cents per 166; $2:88 per 1,600, F. O. B., Boley, Okla,” Remittances must accompany ordes; Reference Farmers and Mer- chante Bank, Beley, Okla, Address Box 153, Beley, Oxla. ay Farms... G@ For Negroes! Colored Mes, why not buy » farm in'a land where a man is a men— where ONE crop will pay for your farm? can sell you a farm jn Lo- gan eootty, Kans, PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine soil, beat climate. If you mean busl- ness, write 8. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, —:— Kansas, FOR SALE—A SNAP. Here isi an opportunity to Jnvest a.amall gem of money in a good pay- ing restaurent, lunch counter, soda water fountain and ice cream parlor in Leavenworth, Kansas, on the main bosines, stree} and it is the only place that serves both white and colored, An old ctablished business with fret class standing; for parti- cslarg write B. F, Samuels, 220 Dela- ware street, Leavenworth, Kansas, for now’ ig the time, ag the business seazop is opening up; can be bought on reagonable terms, Il] health cause for selling, ‘On and after May 22 Madam A, C. MoClelland Todd's hair dressing parler wit be leested at 1615 Van Buren &. Phone 4484 tiack—Ady, ‘| wheres” Ort amon A Se ee ae There was a storm here Sunda; night. Two barns were struck by lightning; one near the home of W. H. Venters. Hie home was not dem. aged, although the paint. was blister. ed on the houge and « few trees dam. aged. Misg Josephine Lynch and Mims May Davis left Tuceday evening or the Flyer to spend the summer with Miss Wilda Johnson and Miss Octa- via Martin of Chanute, Kansas, Mr, C. N, Williams and Mr. H. M. Martin retumed to their home after a few days visit here. Master Lais Williama and Clarence Willinms are sp2nding their yacation with grand parents. Mrs, R. L. Green left Sunday A. M, to conduct summer school. Mrs. John Davia entertained the ladies missionary society to a very elaborate lunch, which wae enjoyed by all presert, Miss Sadie Davie returned home from Fort Gibson and reports a very pleasant tim. Dr. L. 1. Ryan is mach better after @ week of illness, Mrs, LC, Jackson will move soon to Kanses City. We hate to give her up, but the best of friends must part, We wish her much joy and we hope she will make the friends in Kansas City as she has made here in Vinita, which we are sure she will, We hope to have her with us again soon, Mrs. A. Rider and cousins who are here visiting from California are visiting relatives on Lghtning Creek, The mule team of Earne Buffing. ton ran away, They were frighten- ed by a pipe. The two men were thrown out, striking on their head; but a oman who was in the wagon wag unharmed. The mules stopped at a ire fence and that was all that saved her Little Vernell Moore is euffering from a cut foot, which she received about a week ago. Ara. L. B. Sudduta and little Nilus Nedeen will spend s few days with Mr. Sudduth’s mother in Coweta, Ok- lahoma. Several school mates of Mra. Flos- sle Moore passed through over the Frisco Tuesday evening a their way to St. Louis, Mo. Several of the Vinita people have already received invitations to the grand opening of their club in Cha. pute, Kaneas. President, Mr. Crith; Vice Pres., Mr. C, J, Johnson. NOWATA., OKLAHOMA. air, Chas. 2o0lnger died Slonday, funeral was held at First Baptist church, Miss Parthena King who has beez the guest of her sister, Mrs, Harve Bouldin returned to Trumwright, Ok- lahoma. Mrs, Belton of Oklahoma City was in the city a few days. Mr, A. W. Turk East Delaware has painted his pool hall. Rev. Brewster and Rev. Wilson of Kansas were here last week . Rev, Hamilton of Bristow wes here Thursday. Derby Shannon made a quick trip to Mississippi. The Moonlight picnic in the wilder. ness given by the lat Baptist church was @ grand success. Mrs. Fred Douglas of Coffeyville, Kansas was here en route for Hay- den Oklahoma to seo her grand- mother. Mr. John and Wm. Madden of Hay- den report the crops are doing fine, The C. S. Quartet sang for Mr. and Mrs. Harve Bouldin, Friday ev- ening. Mr. George Hubbard of Blue Jack. et was here Thursday, Circulars are out announcing the social session and whist tournament at Anderson hall, June 23rd, | Mr Ella Mingo will leave for Claremore to be gone several weeks, LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Miss Beatrice Maddox has returned to her home in Coffeyville after a ‘successful term here at K. U. The colored graduates from K. U. this year were Misses Judith Simms, Kansas City, Mo.; Hazel McDaniels McAllester, Okla.; Ednah Miller, of Leavenworth, Kans.; John Simms, St. Jospeh, Mo.; Eugene Perry, Wich. ita, Kans; Clyde Taylor Paola, Kansas. The gtaduates from the iligh School were Percy Young and Alden (Bud) Logan. Mra, Albert Cloud and Mrs, Mat. tle Hamilton entertained at dinner in honor of Mra. Elia Clines of St. Iouls, Mrs, I, F. Bradiey and Misa Ruth Bradley of Kansas City, Kans.; Mr Walker Johnson, Kansas City, Kansas; Mise Francls Kealing and Miss Bertie Jackson, also of Kansas City, Kansas, The dining room was beautifully decorated and the elegant five course dinner fully enjoyed by all. Miss Helen M. Clarke has returned from Kansas City after spending several days the guest of Miss Ar lene Jackson, also attending Com. mencement of Lincoln H, §., Kansas City, Mo, The Imperial Art club sends the eration of Art ‘clubs at 3) Bers. R. Ly King, Mes, Mattie Bryant Mrs, Gracia Thompkins, and Mrs. Loulea Verder. Mra. John Grege cf Jacksonville Florida and Prof. and Mrs, Wilburr of Kansas City, Kansas are guests of their mother, Mrs, Mac. Browne. 10th and Ind. Mr, and Mrs, Jonlug Pennell en. tertained with a four course dinner, Sunday, June 18th in honor of Mrs. Fannie Hoyt of Los Angeles, Calif, Covers were laid for 8. Queen Hether Circle of the $th Street Baptist church will meet on Tuesday evening with Mra, Ethie Moore. ‘The T. I. B. clab was delightfully entertaimed Monday evening with a line party to the Alrdome; guests were Ade Andrews, Ruth Clarke, Es ‘terine Copeland, Helen Clarke, Ruth Pennell, Blanche Patterson, Beatrice Mae Beery, Verna Keith, Margaret Abbott, end Minnie Hughes, ‘The T. I. B. club will give their hayrack ride, Friday June 23rd av Sunflower Home. Mr. Jim Young, oldest scn of Dr. J. H. Young of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs, Laura Seymour of Minnespolis, Minn, gpent a few weeks here guests their father, Dr, J. H. Young, 8th & Maine. Miss Ruth Clarke is preparing to leave for an extended visit through the East, The Sunday Schools of the 9th Street Baptist church and the St. Luke A. M. E. are having a great contest., The one having the largest amount of money and scholars each successive Sunday until the middle of July will receive a prize. The oth Street Baptist Sunday School at present is im the lead. FULTON, MISSOURL The Festival of Music given et Calvary church, May 20, under the direction of Mrs. A. W. Ross was in- deed successful, A large and appre. clative audjence of both races greet. ed us and enjoyed thia musical trest. Some of the best white people in the city were among ua and listened with interest to the renditon of the pro gram. The program was well ren- dered and interesting from statt to finish. Each participant acquitted himself with credit. Much credit is due Mrs. Ross for her superior taste and earnest labor. Every number on the program was classical and up- to-date, It was shown that much time, forethought and patience were expended to produce such an excel- lent program, It was voted by all to be one of the best programs ever rendered in the city by any race. Sunday, May 23, “Mother's Day” wag observed at Calvary Baptist church and the pastor, Rev. Ross preached special sermons to the Mo. thers, In the morning tre great monarch ascended the throne and preached from the text: St. John 19:27; theme, “Motherhood/’ Ana when his deep oratorical voice begun to resound and penetrate every nook aud corner of Calvary, the whole church wae aroused, for the spirit dwelt among us. He paid a glowing tribute to mothers and every heart in. that vast audience was touched, Ew eryone who heard the glorious ser- mon went bome thanking God for sending us a man who could produce the gospel truth by every word, look and gesture. In the evening we were favored with a masterpiece by the same great Divine: text, Prov. 16:3; theme, “The Glory of the Aged.” A vast pudience assembled to drink of this spiritual treat. After he had begun hia discourse everything wes as silent ea the chamber of death, su Interesting and entrancing was the sermon and 90 very intent were the isteners. The thoughts were beaut. fully portrayed and the whole au- liepce was electrified. “Mothers Day" was well observed and quite a unique affair, Owing to the forethought of the pastor, a committee was sent out in conveyances to bring all the old. de. srepit, cick and afflicted mothers out to church who could not walk. Numbers of the mothers took advan- tage of thie golden opportunity. Al- so there was a flower committee who decorated the church beautifully and gave to every person present & flo. wer, Those whose mothers were Jiv- ing received red flowers and to those whose mothers were dead they gave white ones, This day will ever be remembered at Calvary church. The U. B. F. and 8, M, T, observ. ed Thanksgiving services Sundsy afternoon, May 23, at Calvary church They were quite fortunate in secur- ing the services of Rev. A. W. Ross, who preached for them an excellent sermon, He preached from Joshua 1:9. Rev, A, W. Ross is doing a great work for Calvary church and not only for Calvary, but for Fulton and ite whole community as well, He has only been here a short time, but regatdiess of that fact he has by. hia earnestness, integrity and untir- Ine efforts succeeded in releasing the church of $000 ‘indebtednons, ' (bleh the church {wae under wher he’ cam to us. He is editing one of the most unique ttle papers in the ety, “The Calvary Bulletin.” originated and e= tablished by him and maintained by Calvary church, ‘This is the first of ite kind to ap. pear in the olty and we are indeed proud of the originator, The church fs in splendid condition and the fu. ture outlook ts promsing with him at the helm. He has a God-fearing, in- tellectual and industrious man, full of good thoughts and excellent plana and posses all the qualities necessary to compel ali with whom he comes in contact to love and reverence him. The church ts to be congratulated upon having been able to secure him and indeed it is an honor to have at ite head one so brilliant aad inspir. ing. Calvary ts plamaing a new church and everyone is gonfident ghat under his direction and divine guid- ance, the plane wilt soom be executed and in the place of what is now standing for a church, there will soon be erected a beautiful new structure thet will be a oredit to the town and to the race. Sunday, May 30 wes rally day at Calvary church. Again the men and women were in a contest. The men were led by Brother Arthur Dicker- son, an eatmest and devout Christian man, and the women were jed by Sis- ter Lena White, a competent Chris. tian woman. The contest was fuls of intense interest, The men worked diligently to win, but the women Proved to strong for them and they went bravely down to defeat, ex- claiming, “We worked hard and we lost, but it is sweet to lose to % wo- man, because my mother was a wo-| man.” These brave and gallant knights are not chagrin at all but are calmly waiting for the bugle to call them on the field of battle oncw more, Everyone Is joyful and hap- py because of the glowing succe,e of this effort, To much cannot be said for Sister Rosa Wiggans who 60 faithfully helped the women to vic- tory and also Brother Walter Scott is to be commended for his timely assistance to the brothere, The ral ly lasted all day and Pastor Ross preached two powerful sermons, in the morning and im the evening and Rev. W. H. Bowen, Pastor of the Second Christian church preached a splendid sermon for us at the after. noon services, May God bless all who partictpated In ghia $100.00 ral- ly. 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Miss Myrtle Johnson of Grea‘ Bend, Kansas is the guest of Dr. and Mra. Goodson, Miss Zelma Endicott, one of St. Joseph’s most popular teachers, las} Monday afternoon pleasantly enter- tained her intimate friends at the close she annoanced her engagemen; to Mr. Frank Thompson of Warrens. burg, Mo. Wedding June 30th, Dr. W. H. Bruce of Kansas City, Mo., was a visitor in our city last week, He was an attendant at the Bachelor Boys’ party. Mrs. Anna Teney of Chicago ie convalescent at the home of her ms- ter, Mre. Ocle Burns. | Mrs. Virginia Elliot, of Kanses ‘City, Mo., waa the guest of Miss ‘Ethyl D. Groes last week. She was an attendant at the B. B. party. Last Tuesday evening the Bache. lor Boys entertained their friends at a Palm Beach Party. The hall was beautifully decorated with flowers and soft lights. The orchestra was stationed in one corner of the hall and sent forth such sweet strains as shall jong be remembered by those In attendance, The ladies in thelr evening dresses with sweet pea cor- sages and the young men in palm beach sults made a most beautiful sight. At a late hour the guest de- parted declaring the Bachelor Boys ideal entertainers. The recital last Wednesday even. ing by Mrs. Jennie Watte Brown un- der the auspices of the Choral club was ® grand success, Madam Brown Is a reader of rare ability and held her audience spell-bound. Mrs, Robert Armstrong entertained at six o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs, V. Elliott and Dr. Bruce of Kaneas Qty, Mo. Mise Ruth Strawn of Columbia, Mo., was the guest last week of her brother, Dr. Strawn. We Pay Prompt and 0 Personal service extended by this bank is 7 0 evidence of its desire to promote alasting and friendly relation- On Savings. ship with all of its patrens. 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I will send a Receipt and Directions for curing any Case in 1 to 3 days. The first treatment gives gfeat relief and if continued will cure forever BETTER THAN DOCTO RS OR HOT SPRINGA | S. D. LYONS, 310 E. 2d St. Oklahoma City, Okla. Paes te Oat db, the Retdue, one ae Domo ft cee poate ® oo Nay oe PIWTECTION FOR NEGRO WO- MANHOOD. By NON, M. B, MADDEN, * Congressman of Iilinols, Mr, Speaker, I am opposed to in- termatriage of the races, The }re~ toes themselves are opposed to such marriages. But I am opposed to legislation making such marriages a ctime, If a white man and a black ‘woman want to marry, It should be @ matter for them to decide. I think they would both be foolish to Ghus cotracize themaclves from ss- pociation with thelr own people, ; ‘and that is what they do when they, marty, But if they want to ostras cize themselves, that ia @ personal , matter between them, and should be. To make such marriages criming] and void would leave the children of such marriages without he protect- jon which they need and should have, Instead of betterlag the moral con- ditions such g law would make them worse, It would Jeave many young girls at the mercy of brutes willing ta take advantage of their virtue and then desert them to a life of shame, T cannot conceive of a condition under which = white man should be allowed to cohabit with a black wo. man not his wife without being com. pelled by' law 40 marry ‘her or pro- vide for the care of their children, Why should innocent women of the Negro race not have the same pe tection of the law which Js accorded to ‘womnem’ ‘et’ say othte’ receY 11 will not do to ony there’ ts no such conditions a that to which I have abuded, Byretyone knows better, else how does it happen that we have vo many peceple of mized blood in the United States, The Negroes are willing to con- tinue thelr marriages to their own tace, indeed they would prefer that, but they have a right to demand that the women of their race shall not by considered the legitimate prey of the men of other races. (Ap- plause.) If marringe between the Negro and Caucasian is s0 abhor- rent as to some it seeme to be, why do 20 many of the Caueasian men inalat om taking euch undue liberties with defenselese Negro women? Why do they insist on mixing tho blood of th races? If the blood of both races can be kept pure by law, all right; but who can assure It? By all means if we are to have a law against mixed martiages, that law should provide for arrest and prosecution for bastardy, wo that it will ba possible to expose those who boast of the purity of their blood while they continue clandestinely and legally to cohabit with those a- gainst whom this law is directed. | Let the law of marriage stand as ‘It ia, end trust to the pride of race, both among the Negroes and Cau- casiang to contract their marriages with their own people. The purpose of this law ia to further degrade the Negro, to make bim feel the iron hand of tyrranny so long practiced against his race. We should do all we ran| to com bat the spirit of persecution ‘and pre- judice which confronts the Negroes of this country and to assure to them every right, privilege, and op- portunity to which every citizen of the United States is entitled, The Negroes ask no favors, no privileges, no specia} advantages. They ask no indulgences for their short comings, or any unusual economie and ed- ucational opportunities, They ask only equal opportunity—equality in the courts of the land. We should heatir ourselvea to ald the Negroes, not embarrass them or ghame them. We should make them feel that they are a useful and desirable part of our people. No other people has ever made greater progress under like condi- tions. ‘They have increayed in num- bers from 1863 to 1915 from 4,500,. 000 to 10,000,000. They have ad- vanced from almost total illiteracy since emancipation until today 70 per cent can read and write. They have among them musicians, artists, doctors, lawyers, mechanics, artisians agriculturists, bankers, educators, preachers, merchants, and are ene gaged in every useful occupation, They ave accumulated property valued at $700.000,000—$70 per cap- ita—a Marvelous showing, = greater showing, indeed, than has ever been made before enywhere during all sivilization, No other emancipated eople have ever made so great a progresa in ge short a time. We should not continue to put the tamp of our dieapproval wpom him ind cast him adrift and discourage jim in an effort to reach that moral tandard for which we all hope and ontinue to pray, The enactment of hia law will be one more step back- vard, which should never be taken y a Congress representing the peo- Je of America, (Applause.) KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Mrs. Geo, Chester entertained at luncheon Thursday, June 10th, com plementary to Mrs. Chas, Holloway of Denver Colo. The following were ‘present; Mrs. Chas, Holloway, Mrs Joseph Holloway, Mrs, Geo. Payne Mrs, Floyd Washington and Miss Olivia Lewis, Mrs, Nellie Young of K.C, Mo, entertained at dinner, Wed. June 9th, in complement to Mrs, Chae, Hollo- way of Denver Colo, The following were present; Mrs.Chas. Holloway Mra. A, Morrison, Mise A, Moppine, and Mrs, Joseph Holloway, * Mrs, Floyd Washington entertain- ed at luncheon, Tuesday, June 8th, complimentary to Mrs. Chas. Hol- loway of Denver Colo, The follow- Ing were present: Mrs, Chas, Hol- loway, Mrs.Geo, Chester and Mrs, Olivia Lewis, On Friday evening, June 11th, Miss Vella Roberts and Miss Mary Green entertained a few of their friendg at the home of the former, 1324 Barnett, The occasion was com- plnventary to Mra. Mabel dlolloway Pruitt of Cclorado Springs and Mr, Louis Carter of Missourj, A very enjoyable evening was spent. The following were present: Mr, and Mrs, Barton of Denver, Misses Olivia, Lewis, Jessie Mae Saunders, Sarah Chin, Beaulah Belle Douglas, [7 w Davis; also Messrs A. Kennedy, Dr, 3. H. Thompson, H, Cypert and H, Spalding, WINFIELD, KANSAS. Mr, Ernest Campbell and 3ir. Law- rence Brown are Iraving for the East to spend the mummer. Hoth young on @rq very prominat mm bmany ways end we are quits sure they will be greatly enlseed during thelr ab- sence, ‘ Qties Eurics Guaset of Prats’ has been spending the week end with Mrs, Lawrence Wood, amd sisy Mr, Mr, Ernest Campbell, Of ovr many fine young ladies, Mise Goseett is one who alwaye woare beight sun. shine emiles. Misa Nettie Walden of Wichita hes been spending the past week here visiting freinds and relatives, Mr. Nich Chilee was én our sity © fow days on business for The Platn- dealer and all were glad to see him, MAPLE HILL. KANSAS. Mrs. Thomas Bolton was ia ‘Po- peka shopping Saturday. Mrs, John Oliver is on the sick list. Mm. Elizabeth Andersca and Ee ther Wallace were in St, Mary shop- ping Monday. Mrs. Harry Gfall of Atehison i home visiting. Mrs. Annie Miller was a Topeka visitor Saturday and Sunday. Mrs, Cora Pinchem and daughter, Ethel of Waubansee were the guest of her niece, Mrs, M. Stanley and ues M, Wallace, Thursday and Fri- ye Horace Farrar of Topeka salled on his brother Edd, . ABILENE, KANSAS. Miss Maybelle Bates departed for Nicodemus, Thursday, accompanied by Mr, Howard Mommon. The Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School rendered beautiful Childrens Day progiam Sunday. Mr. Henry Warder departed for Kansas City, Sunday to visit is bro- ther, Mr, V. Warder, Mra. Chas. Williams was a guest of her sister, Mrs. M. Shaves, Sun. day. Mr. J. Wogan of Conconiia is visiting friends in this tcwn. | (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer May 23, 1915.) STATE OF KANSAS, Shawnee County, ss, In the matter of the estate of John Briggs, late of Shawnee Coun- ty, Kansas, NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of May, A, D. 1915, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appeinted Admiaistrator of the estate of John Briggs, late of Shaw- ‘nee County, deceased. All parties Interested in said estate will take notice and govern themeelves ac- cordingly —(St.) ELVA A. BRIGGS, Administratore CALL FOR THE BAPTIST STAT? SUN. SCHOOL CONVENTION, The Baptist Sunday scheels of Kansaa will take notice that the ‘Convention will convene with th Mt. Hebron Sunday school of Pitts burg, Kansas, June 24-25, of thi: year, and they will please elect thel, program delegate and seou the nam and addrese 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 name at once to Mrs, Harper. We also request you to begin te plan now for the raising of your fi nances for this seasion, that prom ises to be the best yet held. Many of the schools have entered the con test 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 ad dresses and the eluging will be the best we have bad. The Round Table discussions wil! be very instructive and Interesting for the Sunday school workers. We hope that each Susdsy schoo! in the state will make aa effort. Programs aed letter will be mailed you later. Yours for a great convention, H. I. MONROE, President. MRS. J. L. HARPDR, Cor. See. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. The banquet at the First Baptist church, Monday evening given in honor of the graduates of Leaven- worth High School, Class 1915, was largely attended. The eight gradu. ater, Ruth Walton, Ruth Haworth, Edna Duncan, Ethel Ewing, Gladys Rivera, Ethel Johnson, Morrison Rivers, Wirt Walton, were all pre. gent and enjoyed a plearant evening. The Old Folks' Corcert, Sfonday evening at Bethel A. 3, E. church was very good indeed, and well ate tended. Mrs, Edna Hudson and tittle daughter of Lexington, Mo., are yi- siting with Mr, and Mrs, Townsend. Rev. A. C. Terrell of Bethel A, M. E, church preached the annual sermon of the Daughters of Bethel Lodge, No. 1 and Juvenile Lodge, e Look for this ., It's a Guide to Pure Foods ee. ..at Your Grocers... YOU WILL FIND THIS MARK ON ALL Lee Pure Food Products - ASK FOR LEE BRAND EXTRA FANCY GRADE— “SUMMER GIRL"—“MOTHER GOOSE”—Extra Standard Grade. 2 “CADET,” “LITTLT JACK,” “SAILOR BOY"—Standard Grade. Sold by Your Grocer. ; ot teh Man, ah he Pe tm Budiey! ene ¢, dn 'engallent pre- mwas rendered by ‘members of the Order. Over $16.00 wae collected ind divided among the minister, choir and trustee department, Mizeeo Rath and Rachel Moore of Oklahorm are visiting thelr uncle, Mr. 8. Townsend, Mra, H. J, Townbend of Chicago, who has deen visiting with relatives and friende for the last month re tarned home, Saturday, Miss D. C. Lowery left Sunday for Pittburg, Kansas, where she will attend the Normal this summer, ATCHISON. KANSAS. Mr. and Mre. Joseph 8. Fugett rye vse of honor ata baa tiful reception given by Mra, Fu- get's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Porter, Tuesday evening, June 8th, The spaclous rooms were effectively decorated In cut flowers and colored lights for the effair. About one hundred called during the evening and were met in the receiving line by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Colbert, Dr. and Mra, W, W, Caldwell and Mr, and Mre, W, BE. Grey and the hon- ored gueste and passed to the beau. tfully decorated table in the dining room, where dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. J, H. Kelly and Mrs. Ira Hickey and Mrs, Lewis Dale served punch in the hall, Gladys Claggett and Syble Brown assisted throughout the evening. The callers during the evening ex- pressed themselves as witnessing a very pretty reception, The out of town guests were Mrs. James An- derson and Mrs. J, D. Tucker of St, Joseph, Mo, Mr. and Mra. Fugett are enroute to their home in New York, where the gtoom owns a large farm, Mr. Joseph R. Fugete cf Waterloo, New York and Miss Hazet Schloss of this city were quietly mar- ried at high ncon, Tuesday, June 2, at the residence of Mr, and Mrs, R, A. Clarke at Tuskegeo Institute, Ala, The Rev. Smith officiated and they immoiiately left for Atchison to visit a few days. Mr, Fugett's parents are Mr, and Mrs, Wm Por- ter, 832 Mound St. Rev. W. H, Mill preached o glor. ious sermon at 11 o'clock, to the chil+ dren, Suniay, June 13th at the Ebe- nezer Baptist church and the Holy Spirit was felt, Rev. Hill seems to make his sermons quite Interesting, and if you go to hear them once, you will go again. The people of today are living in an advance age and they, enjoy good preaching, especially when the minister tries to do what is right and lives an upright Chris- tian life as Rev. Hill does, Mrs, Belle Barker formerly Miss Hodges is visiting in the ty. She has been yisiting in Eureka Sprngs, Arkansas. Mr, Benjamin Jackeon, Sr., is able to be up and out again. Mre, Simmington and ber grand- mother were gone for a faw days to visit her daughter in Morris, Kansas, but has Now returned home, OLATHR, KANSAS. Bt. Freak Crane, one of Jomnscs County’s eldest farmers died Wod- nesday, June 2nd at his home meat Corlwe. His funeral wae Friday af. ternvon from the home; interment in De Sota cemetery, Mr. Crane eaves ‘to mourn his joss, a son, Bert and a daughter, Mrs. Cora Dillard, both of Kansas City, five grand children and many other relatives. The Apostolic Aid Society held their 12th annual Thanksgiving eer. vices at the Second Baptist church, Sunday, June 13th at 11 o'clock. The following program was rendered: Singing by choir; prayer, Brother W. Rosy; remarks by Persident; anthem, chcir; paper, Mrs. Chas. Coleman; Quartette, Messrs. Robinson, Pratt, Weiker and Glover; scrmonj Rev, Wm, Jackson, singing, choir; prayer, Rev. D. B, Jackaon, Kansas City, Kansas; vocal solo, Mrs. Stella J, Hays, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the annual Thanksgiving services of the U. B. F. and 3, M, T, was held at their hall on Santa Fe and Kansas Avenves, The program was as fol. lows: Singing, A. M. E. cholr; pray- er, by Chaplain; athem, A. M, E. choir; paper, Mrs. Laura Smith, Prineeas; anthem, choir; address, Geo. Williams, W, M.; anthem, choir; see: | mon, Rev. D, B, Jackson, Kansas. pata ty Oye ee EH UF YO hn ha re on, Oky,' Kanan; aMterkoryy (7, et) | Rav. D, Bs cena i a son of Kansne City, Kenta; spent Sondey in Olathe, the quect of: the ULB. P.ende.M,T. § 627 Mr. and Mra. Lawrences Cohbedl, Mr. and Mra, Chae, Cobsinast, Milats Lida Crump; Mesers, Rollina, ‘Brown, Manlowe and Lewis cpeat Sunday evening in Kansas City, at Lincoln Park. ts Misees Mee Forty and eth Holmes came home Saturday after. noon from Eenporia, where they at. tended the Sunday Scheel Genven- tion, They report qhis the Basner session, ae KANSAS CITY, MISSOURA, | One of the most delightfas parting of the season was the 10th, birthdey anniversary of Master Edward Youg by his parents at 2504 Michigans Awe. Twenty little boys and girls enjeyed the merry pleasures offered by I. ward, all wishing hire many returns of the day. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS,, RE- PORTERS AND AGENTS; Fer the past two or three weeks, eat paper has been crowded for reem,and sil news did not appear; but ¢o net be discouraged when this happens as it will not be often and from now o@ wo wilt try to insert all cerrespoo- dence. a D. H. KURTZ ‘ Drug Co. Drugs and Physic- | ians’ Supplies. - | No, 6 North Main St. * FORT SCOTT, —:— KANSAS. THE NAME... , a Greenfield..:. Means Not Only ' ' BETTER CLOTHES . But Also FASHION AND FIT The Greenfield Clotting Ce, has. been the Jeader in this section of Kansas, and 2 correct dreag- ers arc patrons of gs The Greenfield Clothing Company FORT SCOT, —:— KANBAS We Deliver, Frank Shoemaker, DRUGGIST, - 704 East Wall St-—Phene 254. -S. & S.- Drug Stere 15 South Main st. s FORT SCOTT, —:— KANSAS: Phone 17. “We always have what you want at one of thesc ‘wo stores.” Idee BALDRIGE. ROTHERS». * Cash Meat Market, WHOLESALERS AND RETAILDRS FRESH AND CURED MEATS, POULTRY, FISH, ETC. We buy and sell livestock and pay the highest cash prices, ‘ PARSONS, KANSAB. F.P. BYRON. C.G. COR, Topeka Byron & Coe No. 2 South James St, WHOLESALE & RETAIL MEAT MARKET Home Phone Main 1742, Bgll Phone Main 6123, KANSAS CITY, —:— KANSAS JACK CANDLES, ..... Editor THRO. BAUGMAN, Traveling Agent Begging is a peculiar business. A prison can give when he or she feel so disposed and turn a deaf ear if not inclined that way. There is no compulsion to give. It is a free will offering. However, we were a bit surprised last week to learn that one of the ladies of an organization known as the Christian Messengers had been arrested at the instigation of one A. C. Bartel, assistant city attorney, on a very grave charge—that of begging on the streets, and when this same Bartel learned that this organization was chartered under the laws of the great state of Kansas to solicit succor for the poor and needy he sets forth to have the charter revoked in order that he may make a criminal case against this woman. Now, this same Bartel got an idea in his head that the people of Shawnee county owed him a living and could pay him by giving him a fat county job, and he raced up and down the county begging the voters to place him in that said fat job at the expense of the taxpayers. What, Bartel begging for a living! No—just asking. Begging! That's nothing. Even the great president of the great United States traveled throughout the length and breadth of the land begging the people for their suffrage, and from time gone ages ago people have begged for what others had to give. Even the poor mortal who wishes to escape the penalty of the damned has to beg for mercy. Hence, why cometh this wise sage of the Kaw to put a ban on begging? The great mercantile establishments of the country are begging for trade; the great railroads of the nation are begging for patronage; the great newspaper systems of the world are begging for readers to read the "ads" of the merdhants begging for patronage, and the churches are begging for an increased membership that finances might be increased. So, if Bartel undertakes to put a ban on begging he has a big job. But the pestiferous crank who gets a taste at the public crib and then imagines that the world owes him something and is continually sticking a card of announcement for office under the nose of every passerby is far more of a nuisance than any one begging for charity to help the unfortunate. ARKANSAS CITY. KANSAS Arkansas City was well represent- ed at the District Conference at Winfield last week. Those attending, Rev. and Mrs. R. S. Everett, Rev. E. A. Mitchell, Miss Cora Carpenter, Helen West, Edith West, Ivah Sawyer, Georgia Drumgould, Murriel Garner. Mrs. Eliza Sawyer visited with her daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Nichols and attended the District Conference. Little Earnestine and Essie Harper who have had the whooping cough are much better. Rev. Brooks held quarterly meeting at St. James A. M. E. church, Sunday, June 13. Rev. Daniels of Winfield visited in our city Sunday. Rev. Krisel of St. John preached a very able sermon at St. James A. M. E. church Sunday night. The annual sermon for the Masonic Lodge will be held Sunday, June 20, at the Second Baptist church. Arkansas City is very proud of Miss Cora Carpenter, who graduated from the A. C. H. S. this year, being the only colored member of the class. Mr. Will G. West has about finished picking a most successful crop of strawberries. The berries were the best for many years. Mrs. Roche of Wichita spent a few days in the city, the guest of Mrs. A. L. Davis. Mr. Ben Hart has returned from Coffeyville where he was called on account of the sickness of his mother. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS. The Fluer De Lis Art club met at the home of Mrs. J. A. Lane last Thursday at Jowden Okla. It was a beautiful day and the fifteen ladies boarded the 130 car and arrived at Howden at 2 P. M. After the general routine of business as usual, an hour was spent in needle work. The ladies have some very pretty pieces ready for the Federation, which will meet at Salina, Kansas the 16th and 17th. Mrs. Lane served an elaborate luncheon, consisting of four courses. At six o'clock the ladies with smiling faces barded the car and arrived in Coffeyville at 6:20. All report the beat time had this year. Mr. Grant Cain of Pittsburg, Kas, who has been here staying with his sister, Mrs. J. B. Hunnigan has returned to his home to remain permanently. Rev. Chas. Teal of Independence was in the city Monday. The great union revival being conducted at Sardis First Baptist church by the city pastors of the Baptist churches and Rev. Winston and his wife of Muskogee, Okla., have proven to be a great success. The early morning prayer meetings are very effective. Rev. Winston is an able speaker and a great work is being accomplished. Mrs. Winston is a strong conscientious Christian woman of understanding. Her melodious voices is beyond measure. Mrs. W. E. Love and Mrs. A. D. Grant left Tuesday morning for Salina, Kansas, where they will attend the State Federation of Art clubs. Mr. Sam Bledraw, a well known barber, died, June 9th of asthma. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. H. McAllister at the home, 606 W. 11th St. Mr. Bledsaw lost his wife about two years ago. Horace Bledsaw of Oklahoma attended his brother's funeral. The following are the delegates that attended the S. E. D. Convention that convened in Cherokee, Kas, last week, at Mq. Canaan Baptist church: Rev. J. S. King, and Mrs. Cora Cartwright of Macedonia Baptist church; Rev. D. A. Jefferson, G. Blackwell, Misses Lillian Teal and Edwina Pierce, all have returned and report a successful session. Why don't you phone your news items to 1746. if you want them published. Thelma, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gilbert, 813 W. 16th St., entertained a number of little friends, Thursday afternoon, the 10th in honor of her seventh birthday. Those present were Irma Gilbert, Vivian Cole, Quintilla Bell, Evelin Prowell, Chaterina Martin, Mildred and Vera Ingram, Izeph and Alma Dickson, Ruby and Dolly Hampton, Rex Shepard and Sylinthias Whittaker. A dainty luncheon was served and the little folks enjoyed themselves to the highest. MR. GEORGE W. FINNUP. One of the firm business men of Garden City, Kansas, one of the men who labor in season and out in order that his home town may keep abreast of the times, is Mr. Geo. W. Finnup, a real estate dealer. His business was established in 1879, when Garden City was a reality in name only, but he pictured a bright future, and has labored, successfully, that his dream come true, and after all these years, Mr. Finnup has never ceased his efforts in helping to build up Garden City. One of the things that has made the growth of Garden City so rapidly is its notoriety as a health resort and Mr. Finnup has done more than his share in advertising this phase of Garden City. The following is taken from the Garden City Telegram: "We believe there are very few people in Finney county who have ever considered the many strong points that Garden City has as a first class health resort. It was not until the writer had passed through here several times in search of health resorts, that we decided to try Garden City. Having traveled nearly all over Texas, New Mexico and Colorado, and having lived at several of the noted health resorts in these states, we have decided that this place is in many respects preferable to any of them."—T. A. Williams. This is the kind of advertising that pays best and Mr. Finnup is always keeping it before the eyes of the world. Any person desiring information concerning Garden City as a health resort, farming locality or business center should write Geo. W. Finnup, real estate dealer Garden City, Kans. Sunday was Children's Day at the A. M. E. church and the primary class rendered a short program, Sunday night. Mrs. Edith Fowler of Mound City was in the city Monday visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. II. Downing. The Hustler club gave an entertainment at the church Saturday night. Mr. Percy Salisbury of Mound City was in the city Sunday, en route to La Cygne, Kansas. Mrs. Jane Frock is spending the week in Mound City, the guest of Mrs. Joseph Wheeler and other friends. Misses Nettie and Mae McNear of Fulton, Kansas were the guests of Miss Lizzle Carter, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Fred Wilson of La Cygne, visited his mother-in-law, Mrs. Celia Marson and other relatives here Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Amanda Crouch and sister of Butler, Mo., were guests of Mr. an Mrs. Robert Bass, Saturday. Mrs. G. W. Arnold gave a birthday party at her home Sunday afternoon in honor of her little grandson, Roy Arnold's 4th birthday. Games were played and about 6 o'clock refreshments were served and the little ones returned to their homes, wishing Roy many more happy birthdays. The invited guests were: Misses Meanor and Elvia White; Nettle and Mae McNear, Dora and Gladys Collins, Mary Smith and Lennie Foster; Messrs. Willie Collins, H. K. Fuzua, and Floyd Cherry. CHICHASHA. OKLAHOMA. The A. M. E. church has been successful in a revival meeting. 24 additions having been made in ten days. The New Hope Baptist church has called as their pastor, Rev. J. H. called as their pastor, Sev. J. H. Pepper, and is moving on to success. Rev. Pepper is the right man in the right place. The Sunday School is progressing nicely. Rev. D. D. Jasper is going to conduct a meeting next week at the First Baptist church. BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Collins of Muskogee are visiting his brother and wife and report having a fine time. Rev. F. N. B. Walls, Mrs. H. H. Morrison, Mrs. Jessie Farmer, Mrs. W. C. Ward and Mrs. Margaret Stuart are attending the Sunday School convention at Boley. Beatrice Ray, the 19 year old adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Shears ended her life by taking carbolic acid. Robert Edding, C. C. of Sampson Lodge, No. 104, received $50.00 for the burial of William Black. People who do not receive this paper promptly and regularly, please write this office. Great Radium ...Water... God's Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the bowels of the earl)—the greatest germanster that's known The diseased germs are busy tearing down the tissues of the body. Omen to Clarimore, Okla., and bathe in the "Fountain of Health." Stop at Obbey Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable. CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. Baughman Brothers, TOPEKA, KANSAS. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Manufacturers of High Grade —SODA WATER. Tel. 3640. 23rd and Lincoln Sts. HAIR.... TREATMENTS—Pressing and Scalp Treatment—Oils and Tonics for the HAIR—Transformations and and Braids and Hair Switches made to odor. 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State Industrial Department QUINDARO, KANSAS, A school for the training of young men in Business, Industries, Agriculture and A full Faculty, Brick Buildings, Steam Lights, a Fine Library. Literary, Theological Courses. EXPENSES LOW! Careful attention given building. Come here and State Industrial Department, QUINDARO, KANSAS, A school for the training of young men and women in Business, Industries, Agriculture and Music. A full Faculty, Brick Buildings, Steam Heat, Electric Lights, a Fine Library. Literary, Normal and Theological Courses. EXPENSES LOW! Careful attention given to character building. Come here and Learn a Trade That Will Make You Independent SEWING, MILLINE WORK, DOMESTIC SCI RICULTURE, PRINTING MUSIC are some of the A class of thirty-one this year. Write early for Cata GEO. K. WILL QUINDAR School opens September Phone 187. ZEIGLER Wholesale Ice Cream and "Fancy Ta NEWING, MILLINERY, WOOD WORK, K. 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Ramsey and Mrs. Bettie Williams was one of the best that has ever been given here. It consisted of recitals, soles, both instrumental and vocal. The children certainly played their parts well which showed that Mrs. Ramsey had taken great pains in drilling them in music. Everyone went away feeling good. Rev. Ramsey was not very well, but said the mission spirit was higher than it was last year. This was AND ERY, WOOD WORK, IRON ENCENCES, TAILORING, AG- BUSINESS COURSE and invocations taught. (31) graduates turned out logue. Address— HAMS, Registrar, O, KANSAS. March 13th, 1915. We Deliver. R & SON, e and Retail and Sherbets. ♥ ble Butter." TOPEKA, KANSAS. Human Creole Hair FREE TITIFULLY ESTRATED BOOK Duke, Back View, $2.95 ORED WOMEN'S HAIR "JEWEL" Straightening Comb, 50c. each "VICTOR" Straightening Comb, 75c. each "MAGIC" Heater, 50c. each "MAGIC" Comb and Heater, $1.40 complete human hair goods are very specially. 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Meeting opened at 9 A. M., with Rev. H. W. King, P. E., in the chair; roll call, all pastors being present except Rev. C. A. Woods, W. P. Greene, D. H. Harris and Rev. Robinson. Each department had good representation that they may be sure that they may be sure that be sure that their church would not be ashamed of. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. Jas. Holmes of Olathe, using as a subject, "A Successful Hunter." text. Gen. 10:9. Reports of pastors throughout the district were very good, an increase over last year, with 142 conversions, improvement on different churches one new church being built. St. John A. M. E. church in Topeka reported the largest membership enrollment of 450, per capita brought to the convention, $5.00; Osage City' smallest membership, 13 members, 39 cents per capita. Oldest Sunday School scholar present during the convention, Rev. G 'W. Guy of Topeka, youngest Sunday School Superintendent present, Miss Johnson of Council Grove 16 years old. Many good papers were read and discussed thoroughly. Some very important sermons were preached by Rev. J. T. Smith, P. E. of the Kansas City District; Rev. Bailey of the Rosedale Mission and Rev. Sanford of Manhattan. Rev. Sanford is a young man and has done a great work at Manhattan and we predict success for him in the future. Mrs. Payne of St. Mark read a splendid paper on the "Minister a hindering-cause in the Sunday School." A motion carried that each Sunday School organize a training for service class. Rev. B. R. Ross of Brown Chapel was elected superintendent of this department. Paola Sunday School reported 6 conversions. Rev. Morrow, pastor of the Baptist church was introduced to the convention and made a few remarks. Rev. Rice, pastor of the congregational church was introduced and made a splendid talk on the primary work of the Sunday School of which Mrs. Amanda Taylor is superintendent and did some very good work during the last year. The meeting was carried out as per program with a few exceptions. Prof. Wade was elected District Superintendent of the Sunday School. By to votes, Mrs. Lillian Carter of Lawrence and Miss Hazel Rogers were elected superintendent of the Dilistrict A. C. E. L. work. Anron Greene, Sr., and Rev. G. W. Gross were elected delegates to the Annual conference. In fact our A. C. E. L. is making good although the District is aiming for higher ground. It was said, yea said again, that surely God was guiding those who were leading the meeting. It was well decided that this meeting was one of the best ever held in the District we may say to the good people we cannot give you enough thanks for the hospitality you showed us while in your midst; the many homes that were opened to us and the many friends we found awaiting our arrival, showed us that we were welcome, yes twice welcome and the good pastor, Rev. D. C. Miller with his hand extended, surely had planned and arranged for our coming and was waiting our arrival. We only ask God's blessing on him and his good members of the Mt. Olive A. M. E. church. Now let everyone go home with a view of doing more work in his or her home church. MRS. MARY A. ROSS, Reporter. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. Children's Day was appropriately observed by the various churches on the 18th inst. The delegates returning from Winfield are loud in their praise of the work done by the various departments of the District meeting, and of the high class entertainments furnished for the occasion, together with the friendship and social atmosphere, so characteristic of the good people of Winfield. Charles W. Adams, ex-rural letter carrier of Route No. 1, out of Holcomb has returned from his tour around the world. Mrs. F. C. Brown and Mrs. N. H. Washington departed recently for Holcomb. Rev. M. S. Jones departed for Logan county recently. Rev. Henderson reports Mrs. Henderson convalescent. Mr. Harry Elliott, one of the pro- prietors of the Windsor livery barn accompanied some young ladies home Sunday afternoon and so far forgot his bicycle that it was put into the lockup, where it remained until Monday morning. 21. [התחלה] Attorney Elisha Scott was a business visitor at Bethel last week. Mr. William Brashers of Colorado is in the city visiting his parents. The Dumas Art club will picnic at Gage park to first Friday in July. Mrs. Edythe Moten Smith, who has been quite ill for several days, is able to be up again. Miss Melonee Miner of Kansas City was the guest of Miss Viola Scott during last week. Manicuring and facial massage, Miss Zephyr Turner, 1315 Van Buren St., Phone 2457 White. Mrs. Lulu McAdoo of Carbondale was a guest of relatives last Saturday and Sunday in this city. Miss Ruth Porter spent last week in Kansas City, Mo., visiting with friends and looking after business. Mrs. Birdie Scott Taylor entertained at six o'clock dinner for Mrs. Lulu McAdoo of Carbondale, Kans., last Sunday. The B. Y. P. U.'s of the city will sell ples tomorrow to raise money to represent in the State convention at Pittaburg next week. --- All the latest styles of Creole Hair goods, electric combs, $1.00. A. C. McClelland Todd, 1315 Van Buren St. Phone 2457 White. --- The Shiloh Baptist Sewing Circle was very royally entertained on Friday afternoon of last week by Mrs Clifford Meaux, 405 Madison St. --- Prof. W. E. Guy, principal of the school at Leavenworth, is spending a few days at home with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Guy. --- Mr. and Mrs. Major Brown of Chicago Ill., spent several days in the city last week, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mukes, 405 Madison street. --- Mrs. H. I. Monroe and her little daughter Alice left Sunday for Colorado Springs, where they will spend the summer. Mrs. Monroe has gone for her health. Mrs. Willa Thomas and daughter, Marguerite, and niece, Hazel Bell, left on Friday of last week for a few weeks' visit in Kansas City and other points in Missouri. Old hair goods made over and dyed equal to new. Braids made from combings. A. C. McClelland Todd, 1315 Van Buren street. Phone 2457 Whitte-Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Whittaker stopped over in the city on Thursday of last week enroute from Kansas City to their home in Colorado Springs, Col., and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Sims while here. --- Mrs. Charles Grinsted of Kansas City is spending a fortnight as the guest of her mother, Mrs. Fannie Cunningham and her sisters, the Misses Cunningham on Clay street in Martin Dennis' place. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 7 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 3608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. Mrs. Henrietta Clark, who has been visiting her son, Mr. Lemon Clark, 1414 Western Ave., for the past few weeks, and has been under the care of Dr. O. A. Taylor is much improved and has returned to her home in Eskridge, Kansas. Rev. R. Mayers of Knoxville, Tenn., who spent several days in the city, remained over Sunday and preached again at the Calvary Presbyterian church, and his discourses were thoroughly enjoyed by the congregations present. --- Mr. Lewis Pericles Dolphin of Boley, Okla., who attended the business college here all winter, left recently for Des Moines, Iowa, where he will spend the summer. Mr. Dolphin is full of push and vim and believes in going forward at all times. --- We sincerely hope for the speedy of Mrs. Brashers, Mrs. Mary Bennett of this city, and Mrs. Clara Rundtree of Terre Haute. Ind., who is reported quite ill. All are members of St. John A. M. E. church and the members extend prayers and sympathy for these sick sisters. Mrs. Marietta Martie, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 3608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. The Dumas Art club was entertained by Mrs. M. Oliver on May 18 and the next meeting was with Mrs. Birdie Taylor at her home on Lane street, at which the following delegates were elected to the State Federation which convened this week at Salina: Mrs. Eliza Slaughter, Mrs. Birdie Taylor and Mrs. M. Matley. Miss Anna Brown, who has been teaching for the past three years as the Oakland school, has accepted a school in the mining district near Pisttburg for the next season. Her place at Oakland has been accepted by Miss Louise Dupree, a graduate of the State Normal, and who will make good, as she is one of the kind who will not stop at obstacles. Mr. Jeromo Songo Behelemo, a subject of the British empire, who is now making his home at Independence, Kans., was in the city last week on business. Mr. Behelemo has been summoned to his colors in the British army, but has been in poor health during the past year. He will join his regiment as soon as his physical condition will permit. --- The Senior Literary club met with Mrs. Esther Bennet, June 14th. This was a very interesting meeting with Rev. Mayers of Knoxville, Tenn. Rev. Mayers gave us a very interesting talk. The hostess served a delicious two course lunch. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Wm. Allen, June 28, declaring Mrs. Bennett an ideal entertainer. Mrs. A. Hubbard, president, Mrs. Wm. D. Queenry, secretary. ALLEN CANTRELL DEAD! News was received in Topeka last week of the death of Allen Cantrell, a former Topeka boy, on May 11, at Saaramento, Calif. The news was quite a shock to his relatives and many friends, as it was not known here that he was seriously ill, although he had gone West for the benefit of his health. He leaves a brother, Mr. Dorsey Cantrell, three sisters, Misa Alice Cantrell, Mrs. Fannie Douglas and Mrs. Maggie Howard of this city; a sister, Mrs. Anna Winston of Kansas City, Mo., and a brother, Mr. William Cantrell of Canada, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his demise. Knowing the severe strain under which the family had gone in the past year and a half, Allen had requested his wife not to let his people know that he was ill, but had promised her that as soon as he got better that he would write; but death claimed him ere he wrote. Allen was a good boy and is kindly remembered. The brothers and sisters have the sympathy of a host of friends in their sad bereavement. ZIEGLER & SON. A Topeka Enterprise Whose Ice Cream, Butter, Etc., In Leading All Others In Topeka. The mission of the Plaindealer is to guide our people along the right path in all things, especially when is comes to purchasing goods. They want polite treatment, prompt service and the best to be had, therefore we take pleasure in directing their attention to Ziegler & Son, who conduct a creamery at 1301 Kansas Avenue. It is not the largest creamery in the world nor by no means the smallest, but their ice cream, butter, etc., is beyond all doubts the best that money can produce. They are pure, sweet and wholesome; and once a customer, always a customer. Again, it is a pleasure to deal with Ziegler & Son. They are polite, courteous and kind and will take as much pains with your child as they do with grownups. They are high-class gentlemen, dignified, upright, honest and honorable and by such tactics they have won the admiration and respect of men, women and children all over this section of the state. They are particularly kind to the colored people and our lodges, private parties, socials, etc., will make no mistake in using Ziegler's products. "Beloved, now are we the pone of to God" the Rev. E. C. W. Cox, D. God."—1 John 2:2. D., of Atlanta, Ga., now pastor of Under the caption "Man's Relation Asbury M. E. church, has started a Mary Ann REV. E. C. W. COX. D. D. ..In Bulk, Dainty and Deliciou BEATI Continental Ice Cream ..In Bulk, Bricks or Fancy Designs.. Dainty and Delicious. Shipped Everywhere. BEATRICE CREAMERY CO., Any person writing this office for information will please send stamps, if an answer is expected. Mr. Arthur E. Toney of Kansas City, Mo., spent a few days in the city this week with friends. Miss Corrine Knott entertained Miss Melonee Minor at six o'clock dinner on Wednesday evening. Mrs. D. V. Haynes and daughter, Hehrietta left Monday for Plum Lake, Wis., to spend the summer. Misses Elizabeth Hagan and Ruth Haynes entertained a few friends at whist complimentary to Melonee Minor of Kansas City. The subscribers will please watch and be ready to meet Mrs. Smith, our collector as she will be knocking at you deer very soon. Sunday will be rally day at the Third Baptist church and Rev W. W. Ewing and members are looking toward raising $100.00. Mr. and Mrs. John Page have returned home after a pleasant visit to Kansas City, where they visited Mr. Gaitha Page and friends. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Room 8608. 60 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. Miss Myrtle Evans, who has been spending the past two weeks in the city as the guest of Miss Lucile Troupe, will leave today for her home at St. Joseph, Mo., much pleased with Topeka and the people in general. Mr. T. W. Troupe, state organizer of the Colored Mens Buisness League will leave early next week for Parsons, Kansas to set up a league there Mr. Troupe will travel over Kansas most of the summer in the interest of the State Buisness league. --- Topeka, --- A tinen Ice Cream Bricks or Fancy ous. Sh RICE CREAMER The Churches LANE CHAPEL C. M. E. CHURCH. (Rev. N. L. Smith, Pastor.) Lane Chapel was crowded all day Sunday and several new members united with the Sunday School. Superintendents Henry Edmonds and Mr. Eagleron are building up a great Sunday School. Sunday at 11 A. M., the house was crowded and our pastor talked from the subject, "Pushing out from the shore." We all have decided that we have the best in town. You should come out and hear him. In the afternoon our pastor preached the annual sermon of the Daughters of Liberty and the large audience was well pleased. Come again if you want to enjoy yourself. At the evening services, the people were coming back to church before dark. The meetings are out not later than 9:30 and it does seem that everybody should come to church We had a large congregation and our pastor used for his subject, "Spiritual Blindness." We were made to feel that our eyes had just begun to open. You missed a treat and should have heard him. Our church is spiritually alive. The pastor's birthday was on the 14th last Tuesday and the Stewardess Sisters gave a dinner at the church and called it a birthday dinner. It was a success. The people had a plenty. Drs. Ransom and Martin never allow a dinner to pass without coming and eating with us and we are glad to have them around because they believe in reciprocity. The fourth Sunday is our rally day. Bishop Jamison will with us. Come and hear him. Now let the members get ready, for we must have success in this rally. BROWN CHAPEL, CHURCH. (Beg. R. E. Bass, Pastor.) Sunday School was well attended; most of the time used in arranging series of germons at 8 o'clock this Sunday evening running to July 11. Rev. Cox is a graduate of Common Theological College at Atlanta, Ga. He took a two years post course at the same institution, and a special course at Clark University, Atlanta, Ga., and is generally known as "The Man from the South." He is forceful, sound in logic, resourceful, eloquent, and above all, a spiritual uplift. Bring your hearts along and have them warmed. Asbury's motto is: Good music polite treatment and a hearty welcome to all. Miss Etta Combs, who has been under the care of Dr. O. A. Taylor, at her home, 1013 Kansas avenue, is greatly improved in health at this writing, and if no complication sets in, she will be at her post of duty, Monday at the Country club. Miss Combs is said to be one of the finest culinary artists in the West, and in filling her chosen vocation, has tickled the palates of some of the world's foremost diplomats, statesmen and actors Mr. Arthur C. Pace of the graduating class of '15 of T. I. E. I., has returned to his home. This fall he will enter some higher school of training. Miss Evalyn Thomas on the East Side, who has been quite ill, is much improved at this time. The little daughter of Mrs. Davis Brown, who has been ill, is better. Read The Plaindealer for the news tal eam y Designs.. ipped Everywhere. Y CO., Kansas. the classes with the idea of promotion and a view of a graded Sunday School. At 11 A. M., song, 501; prayer by Rev. A. DeMoss; scripture lesson, John 17:1-24, read by Rev. A. DeMoss; song 63. At this time Brother Gus Anderson was allowed to read from his bible and tell us what great good he gained by going to night school, for when he started to night school he did not even know one letter. Now, just think he can read through his first reader and now he is taking up the study of learning to read the bible. Remember he is not a young man. Sermon by the pastor, using as a subject, "Union with God," text, St. John 17:24. At 6:30, the Allen C. E. League led by Brother R. Williams and Rev. A. DeMoss. 8 P. M. song; prayer by Sister DeMoss; sermon by Rev. A. DeMoss, subject, "Love," text 1 John 2:15. Again Aunt Lucy Chiles is on the sick list. We pray for her recover'. Mrs. Christian Fox is also on the sick list. Mrs. L. Bacon and son Peter have returned from Streeter, Illinois, where they spent the winter with her brother. Be sure and attend the Grand Barbecue to be given by the choir on Monday, July 5th at the Oakland School house, for the benefit of the choir. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. (Rev. J. M. Brown, Pastor.) (By the Staff.) At 9:30 o'clock Sunday morning the children with a number of adult members gathered in the church and their joyful voices blended with the music of the organ as they sang praises to Him of whom they came to learn. The lessons were very interesting. All of St. John's Sunday School will soon study the graded work lessons, which are indeed instructive and uplifting. The teachers are preparing the children for a grand Children's Day program, which --- will be the Fourth Sunday of the month. When the hour for morning services drew near; "Like pilgrims of old clustering around some sacred spot," so came the old soldiers of the cross and clustered around the altar to receive the promised blessing. Sunday being quarterly meeting, the Presiding Elder, Rev. King was present and delivered the sermon; he chose for his text, St. John, 7:46. It treated upon the life of Christ. The sermon was rich and full of light, which leads to a better understanding how to serve the Christ. After discussing the temptations over which they triumphed, he insisted that the Christians should have enough backbone to resist temptation. The holy spirit seemed present and as the Presiding Elder poured forth words of consolation, many there were who wiped their eyes as tears of gladness fell. Rev. King closed the discourse by imploring God's help that we may be faithful to our trust. In the afternoon, communion services were held; a goodly number greeted Rev. Ross, who preached a soul stirring sermon. He emphasized that Christians, "Let your light shine". Immediately following the sermon, Sunday morning. Mr. Edward Baker of Lawrence came forward and favored the audience with a violin solo, the music was exquisite. Pastor Brown left Tuesday, evening for Leavenworth, where he will attend the Sunday School Convention and Conference of the Omaha District. The Sewing Circle was royally entertained by Mrs. Amanda Smith, Wednesday afternoon. She has just returned from a visit in Oklahoma. Mite Missionary Society had a call meeting and met with Mrs. Williams The Stewardess board met with Mrs. Floyd. The Christian Endeavor was well attended and the lesson was very interestingly led by Dr. Ransom. SUNFLOWER STATE AGRICUL TURAL ASSOCIATION. Meeting at Edwardsville, June 20-21. The Sunflower State Agricultural Association will hold its quarterly meeting at Edwardsville, June 20-21st. All members of the Association and families are cordially invited to be present. The Executive Committee has arranged a most helpful program. Every phase of farm life is to be discussed. Come and tell us what you are doing. At the time of the meeting the Inter-Fraternal Hall will be dedicated. Large crowds are expected from all over this and adjoining states. Hon. and Mrs. J. G. Groves will be pleased to provide accommodation for all persons in attendance whether members of the Association or not. Let every farmer in the state see the truck garden development of the Kaw bottom. Persons traveling via Santa Fe will purchase tickets to Bonner Springs, then use street car to Edwardville. Persons traveling via Union Pacific, buy direct to Edwardville. WILLIAM R. CARTER, Pres. J. R. ROGERS, Chm. Ex. Com. A. EMERY, Secretary. DR. J. M. JAMISON-327 Madison St. Special disease. 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. 3907. Res. 1394 Monroe St.—Tel 3907 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 8 to 9 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon, Phone 8606. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 8608 R. R. Tel. 774 Res.—774 Ring 2. OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M.. D. Physician and Surgeon, Office 364 Kansas Av. over Gilber's Drug Store, across from Threep Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day—Res. 1865 Van Buren St. DR. W. 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It takes you thy the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas. the National Beldiers’ Home, Ft, Leavenworth, ang both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-seeing places, Carg leave Kansag City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. te 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 pm. except Satur- day night, Inet car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Cary leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 & m, to 10:80 p. m. except Saturday ang Sunday nights the last car deave, at 12 o'clock midnight, . ‘ The Kansas City-Weslemn Railway Co e Thirty Years in the 7 Miding Business... . Bo we think me ee et eat enaca Insist spos The Shellabarger Mill and Elevator Company, SALINA: -_ - - KANSAS . Buy Your Lodge Supplies — From the _ --Big Negro Firm -- THE | OVE Regalia Company GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Avenue. 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The revival meetings which have been going on for the past ten days at the C. MM. E. church under the management of Rev. R. W. Wells, the Colored Billy Sunday, met with nich success, A apiritual awaken- ing has been manifested and the Rev. is to ba commended for his diligent work, A basket meeting was given Sun- day at the C, M. E. church at the conclusion of the morning services; all epeng an enjoyable time, Some good hair dresser, if they come to this city at once can make THE NATIONAL OF TENNESSE! The National Life and Accident Insurance Co. BUCO Uw Ve Incorpotated Under the Laws of the State of Tennessee. PRINCIPAL OFFICE: 7th Ave. and Union St., Nashville, Tenn, Branch Office: 621 Rorabaugh-Wiley Bldg, Hutchinson, Kansas. Liabilities . . . . . . « $504,000.00 Cash Capital,.... .. 200,000.00 CORNELIUS A. CRAIG, President. W. RIDLEY WILLS, Vice President. good. The work can be carried on among the wealthy white ladies of the city and the person who anewers this advertisement must be first class, Any information concerning this work can be given willingly by send- ing a self addressed envelope; Hair Dresser and Masseur. The Delicatessen club met in a pleasant session Monday evening and on account of the approaching warm, weather, we will stand adjourned un- til the first Monday in Octoner. The Imperial Art club did not meet this weeh on account of the cases of sickness which have been reported. ‘Those who were to represent at the State Federation have therefore de- cided not to go and have sent a let. ter instead. Mra. Charley Williams wishes to announce to her friends that she has obtained an annulment of her mar- riage to Mr. Charley Williams and was restored to her maiden name, Miss Bessie Richardson. BETHEL. KANSAS We have been having lots of rain: during the past few weeks, but th, farmers are getting along nicely witt their work, and there are prospect: of good crops. Attorney Elisha Scott of Topeks was a Bethel visitor last week. Mr. and Mre, Wesley Clay of Kan. sas City, wisited their sister, Mrs. Lethia Scott, last week. Mr. Samuel Walker's team ran away with him while in Kansas City, Saturday, throwmng him from the wa- gon and infllotng painful injuries, Mrs. Ida Mae Smith of Kansas City, Mo., will be the guest of Mr. andi Mra. Geo, Dunn this week, Mrs, Josephine Coran was in Kan. sas City on businesa Saturday, Mrs. Bernina “snompson will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Wal- ter Bettia at Edwardsville, Sunday, Mrs. Stella Walker will have as her guest this week, her nlece, Mrs, Rosa Turner, of Argentine, Master Tilford Davis of Kansas City is visiting at the home of his aunt Mrs, Ellen Bailey, Mrs. Lucy Mack ig making some extensive repairs on her residence. Mrs, Margaret Dennison of Wol- cott spent Sunday at the home of Mr, Samuel Walker. Mre. John P, Hovey has returned from & week's visit with friends at Topeke. Mr, and Mre. Jas. R. Rhodes of Kansas Crty, Mo. ‘were week end gueste of Mrs. Dennis S, Thompson. Miss Lavina Lovejoy, her brother, Mr, Jno. Lovejoy, and Mr, Marshall Lee of Oak Milla were guests of the Misses Crockett, Saturday morning. Saturday evening they went to May- wood, where they visited with Mr. and Mrs, Thos, Lee, returning to Oak Mills, Sunday, Misa Elna Walden of Kansas City, Mo,, will be the guest of Mrs, Emma Thompson, this week. EMPORIA, KANSAS, The Sunday School Convention and the Alay League of the Topeka La. trict of the Kansas Annual Confer. ence in the A, M, E. church, con- vened at Mt. Olive A. M. E, church In this city, June 8th, 9th and 10th, The Ccnvention was well attended and its records will go down in his- tory ay ope of the most spiritual, satisfactory as to peace and har, mony and actual practical work of any convertion as yet ever held. || VORVERHON Wah BS THITWE, CONEECS ,[ed by twe proficlem, men Eider H W. King and Prof, ®. H. Wade, Die I trict Superintendent of the Sunday ‘| School Convention: || ‘Tuesday afternoon eeesion con. '|vened at 2:00 P, M. by Devtiona exercises led by Rev. E. Hf. Bailey; | music; address, P. E., H, W. King: |mastc; address, “Beyond,” Prof, R '|H. Wade; paper, “Fundamentals of | the Sunday School" delegates from Brown Chapel, Mrs. Ella Donnelty responded, also Mra. Victoria Saun. ders, Manhettan. Both papere show- ed the work of forethought, excep- tional ability and careful preparation. These papers were nicely discussed by those ieratty aroused by their excellent literary and educational food. Echoes from the International State Sunday Schou] Convention were beautifully and intelligently deliver- ed by Mrs. Flora Abbott of the Pri. mary department, Topeka, Kansas, Intermediate department, Mrs, Maude Gentry ; “Teen Age,” Ren 3B. R Rose; adult, Mra. Bertie Wade; “Best Things,” Rey. J. M. Browne music. Following was Sunday School In- stitute; papers from delegates, Mrs. Nelta Peterson, North Lawrence; Miss Ruth Holmes, Olathe and Aticg Frieda Wileon, Ottawa delegate. All were excellently rendered and well discussed by pastors and delegates. Concluding thoughts by Rev. J. 3S. Payne of Lawrence, who captivated his audience by his excellent deli- very; collection; benediction, Wednesday afternoon session was aa followa: District Superintendent, Prof. R, H. Wade presided, The meeting opened at 2:00 P. M.; de- votional services; workers’ confer- ence, Primary, Mre. A. Taylor, Pri- mary supt.; teen age, Rev. B. R. Ross; adult, Mrs. Bertie Wade; sug- gestions, W. W. Buckner, Topeka, Special attention was given here to the Cradle Roll. The different ways of showing and training the child. Itere a white visitor, Rev. Rice from the white Presbyterian church gave excellent ideas and his ideas of the Sunday School work and its different branches. Hindering causeg to the Sunday School work by the Council Grove delegation. also hindering causes to the Sunday School in the home by Mr. James Smith, Junction City delegate, Both papers were ap- preciated as they showed much tact. Collection; extemporaneous remarks from Mr. Perkins of Hytchinson, also Prof, Carter, Coffeyville. Wednesday evening session, pre- siding officers, District Supt, R. h. Wade, Meeting opened at 7:45 P. Bi.; devotional exercises by Rev. K. P. Bond; theological discourse by presiding Elder J. T. Smith of the Kansas City District. A very expli- cit and splendid discourse. Minutes of the previous meetings received and adopted with the necessary cor- rections, Continued hindering causes to the Sunday School by ghe Sunday School eacher; paper by the Emporia dele- rate; paper, “The hindering causes © the Sunday School work by the ninisters,” Saint Mark delegate, To-{ eka, Mre, Mattie Payne, a special ' repared thesis; selection, ohoir, Nearer My God To Thee.” “The Missionary spwit, teaching |< t, applying it, and aupporting it,” y the St. John delegate, Topeka, irs. Bertie Wade, Mra, Wade al- vays interests her audience She eserves great credit for her &ffi- iency and ability to handle any and | | subjects, Applying the missionary spirit, aper, St. Luke delegate, Lawrence; Supporting the missionary work,” aper, Argentine des pate; colo and horus “The King’s Business,” by irs. Hawkins of Topeka, Here a teachers training course of x months, also the graded ceries purse was adopted by the conyen- on, Reports of each consecutive abbath School with assessments; | * ection and benediction. " INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. Leghorn Vicisity. We are still having a plenty of rain, The farmere have not yet ‘caught up with thelr work. Harvesting wil! begin this week If the weather permits. The wheat, asa rule ls very good. ’ rs. E, R, Roberts of Coffeyville apent the past week vsiting Mr. and Mrs, O. W. Reddins and famty, Mr. J. Knox spent Saturday and Sunday visiting frienda in this vi- cinity, Mas Francs Washington and Mr, Henry Hudson were guesta of the latter's sister, Mrs. A, J. Greece and family Sunday, Miss Myrtle Briggane spent the week end with relatives at Indepen- dence. A number of the young folks at. tended the basket dinner at Sedan, June 13, Whea Ia Sait Lake City and went 6 nice place te cat and rest, atop at Leo esr@ Jacksce, 144, 8. sth Bt, Wet, 3308 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY MISSOURI. Large Stock. Highest Grades. Prompt Service. Everything In the Hardwood Lumber Line. Twe Leng Distance Phones in Our Office: Bell 827 Grand— =~ Home 837 Maia, Honteg fe, TP Macec 9 mien ae enna S CAEERSTAMPO s oo tee aa iN) Pitre anit ud i ¥ —_ (a single = MAILED: OPNCE MONTY ONeER ve a» : te Mette, Drier Coo y Apo isMinn indivaials,, XS ‘“ ' 4 BEAUTIFUL READ OF HAIR 38 A LADTS CROWNING GLORY.~And every lacy cam Dave it ifahe will use the Meet, The Magte will dry the bair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the eurtlest bead of hair, It willalse otimuletelte grewth. The Alumiatam Comb came fet injare the balr, beenuce it la never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which iaheated on oar Alehebe! Heater, ot any other heater. We advice thvuce of Hayes’ Hair Ponade, Best on the market Price per bor, bs, Alcohol Heater, price be, Liberal terms te agents ‘Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Stonestreet & Son, Undertakers < nd Funeral Directors. ~e We carry one of the finest lines of ~~” UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. 636 Quincy St. — ‘Phone 52 | Oldest Negro Regala Firm! Order of Twelve, Heroines of Jericho, Eas- tern Star, U. B. F. and S, M. T. Masonic Branches. | Uniforms, Books, Badges, Banners and Supplies. SPECIAL CATALOGUES FREE! | The Moses Dickson Regalia, and Supplies Co., 1217 Woodland Ave. ansas City. Mo. a aa i The J. E. Baker Mer. Co., Garden City, Kansas. THE COLORED PEOPLE OF GARDEN CITY all know that they are ‘olitely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make 10 distinction between white and black people. We spreciate your busi- wean and want, There are good and bad eople of all colors in every com- unity, Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, te « settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do med ay promptly as agreed, we decline'to run accounts with, whether the, re white or colored, rich or poor, The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. SSS rey itl Whitlock Bres. Ma rket, 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. —One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing.— REMEMBER THE NUMBER: £16 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS, 0 a .- THE KOPP BAKERY... . Kansas City, Kansas HOME PHONE 246 WEST. Pure and Wholesome! Principal Brands: “TIP TOP.” “BUTTER BREAD.” “HOLSUM” and “HONEY™ Kopp’s Bakery in Sanitary and everytthing im first-class condition 96-26 Seeih Bovesth Bt. KANSAS CITY, KANBAS. THE FURNITURE COMPANY, Furniture, Pianos, Victor Talking Machines§ | and Records, . Undertakers and Embalmers, 217-119 WEST SEVENTH STREFT, JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. —————eEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEOO eee Lee-Warren Milling Co. SALINA, -: KANSAS. “AMERICAN EAGLE’ FLOUR, proceed Sete ite it —Distributed by the Chase Wholesale Co.,'Topeka, Kansas.— ASK YOUR, GROCER FOR IT.. ' --- A black cat or some other varnish must have crossed our track, and then turned right around and crossed it again; however, a fellow's voodoo can't hang on to him forever, and before many moons, ye scribe intends to be "going some." Conditions have made some parts of Oklahoma tough and we struck all the worse places about the same time, but be sure "its better father on." Nick Chiles' name is becoming a household word in Oklahoma, and if it had been possible for him to have heard the many compliments paid him recently, the old gentleman's heart would have leaped for joy. They say he's it. Since our last contribution we have visited two or three summer normals and have had an opportunity to "spew out" some of our oratory. The Rentiesville Normal, as well as the one at McAllester, are made up of progressive bunch of teachers, and those in attendance are drinking from the educational fountain, and preparing themselves for a more effective work in their respective fields of labor. Rev. W. L. Lagrone, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church at McAllester, has served that city as scavenger for many years. He has a two story residence worth $2,500, and a modern steam gin at Clearview. This eminent prelate is a firm believer in mixing business and religion. Prof. W. B. Jones, who has been recently elected principal of the city school at Lima has spent 13 years in the school room, and is a teacher that there is something to. A never closing topic in Oklahoma is the recent appointment of Prof. Ben. F. Abner, as head of the colored schools of Oklahoma City and the undoing of Prof. Brazleton. Abner has been discussed much and some think his shoulders are not broad enough to wear the educational garb that has been placed on him. Put is as you may, "Ben's carried the bacon home." Recently several Negroes have been shot and killed by members of the race in Oklahoma towns that your scribe has visited, and among the killer was Rev. James, a 60 year old Baptist minister. The colored man seemingly has forgotten that commandment: "Thou shalt not kill." Mr. Pierce, an aged colored farmer at Eufaula dropped dead suddenly while at work in his field. The numerous friends of Prof. Inman E. Page regret to note that the waters have been made muddy, and at this writing things do not look very roseate for him being at the head of Langston college longer. The wise ones have it that a commission has been appointed to study Tuskegee methods. Whoever is appointed to fill his place, will certainly have to not be a "Snipe." It seems that Mayor John R. Hogan of Langston, teacher of History at Langston College, is the biggest Negro in Oklahoma and what he cannot do, with the powers that be, is because Bro. Hogan doesn't care to do it. Catch me Steve? This old timer received his politics training down n Texas, and he's most likely to put one over at most any old time. --- CUSHING, OKLAHOMA. Dr. G. B. Scott, a son of Meharry Medical Coll has hung out his shingle at Cushing, Oklahoma, where the people of that live town have received him with much appreciation, and giving him their practice. Dr. Scott is one of our able men and skilled in medicine, and has a long career that is filled with numerous cures and he has demonstrated that he knows medicine. The people of Cushing are blessed in having such a man in their midst and should give him a liberal practice. The scribe has known him for a long time, and would advise the people to use him provided they desire the services of a competent physician. He has erected a modern office and the public is invited to visit him, where consultations are free. The majority of the Negroes at Cushing do not belong to that class who work, but many subsist on their wits and the "macking process," a damnable process indeed. Soiled doves in large numbers flocked there and immorality, so far as the Negro is concerned, permeates the very breece, and the festive dance hall, the den, etc., are much in evidence. Do not figure it out that there are no good Negroes in the place, but the other bunch, have the right of way. Officers who permit such are not the black man's friend. We really found more after dark social equality at Cushing than all Oklahoma put together. Every self respecting Negro should join the forces who believe in the purification of citizenship. Through the kindness of Mrs. Matte C. Robinson we had the pleasure to visit the home of the Feredated Colored Ladies' clubs of McAllester. They have nice quarters that are packed with magazines, etc., and they are furnished with modern furniture, etc. There is a cooking department where demonstration work is carried on. The good ladies cooked pies, cakes, etc., and sell them, the proceeds go to maintain the reading room. There are more than 75 good women members of the three clubs, and yoeman service for the betterment of the race is being accomplished by these noble women. Mrs. Robinson is president of the culture club; Mrs. W. Hollwell is president of Phyllis Wheatley club and Mrs. J. D. Davis, is president of the Domestic Science club. They meet once a month and Mrs. M. E. Thompson is president of all the clubs. We wish the race everywhere would emulate the women at McAllester. Expert Tailor. Mr. Forest Randall is an expert tailor at 341 E. Choctaw St., McAllester, where he turns out work which pleases the most fastidios dressers. He has followed his trade for five years and is succeeding. His place is a credit, and reflects on his worth as a workman Confectioner. Mr. T. W. Howell, an expert ice cream man, is conducting an ice cream parlor and confectionery—a creditable place indeed. He keeps what the public wants and is liberally encouraged. He is also an insurance man of note. He is located at 827 E. Grand, McAllester, Grocer. Mr. W. R. Robinson, an old admirer of The Flaindoeer, owns an 80-acre farm, and in the meantime conducts a grocery and meat market at 827 E. Grand street, at McAllester. He is about ready to cut 40 acres of fine oats. Mr. Robinson is one who doesn't believe in sitting down waiting for something to come his way, but goes out after it. --- EUFAULA. OKLAHOMA. There are three good churches at Eufaula—First Baptist, M. E. and A. M. E.—and each one has a very good pastor. The school house is a magnificent brick, costing $7,000.00. Five teachers are employed and there are 240 punis. Grocer and Confectioner. Mrs. D. L. Floyd is conducting a creditable enterprise at Eufaula. She is in the grocery and confectionery, cafe and tonsorial business. By thrift and in treating the public right she enjoys a nice trade. She employs her husband in the barbershop and he is some kind of a workman. They own their business house and other valuable property. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd are full of push and are making good. They started business sixteen months in a shack and within a capital of $10, but today they are worth $1000. That's the way to make things go! McNeil and Wilson are the tonsorial artists at Eufaula and their work tell the story. They are located in the Goodlow brick building and are doing nicely. Prof. McNeil is one of the teachers and his partner, Mr. John Wilson is a live wire and these men are a team. Look them up when you want a barber for your whiskers. Miss Reanna M. Wright is in charge of the Ph. C. Rentiesville Drug Co's, place at Eufaula. She is a Meharrynite and a cultured little lady. This store carries a complete line of drugs, sundries, sodas, etc. it is located in the Goodlow brick building and is a commendable enterprise. Miss Wright is a pleasing lady and knows the ends and outs of her profession. Mr. W. M. Redmond a man of the race at Eufaula is at the head of a pool parlor and has two high-priced tables. Many of our race frequent this place, because he is conducting it in an orderly manner. He also carries a complete line of soft drinks. Mr. Redmond has 3 houses and seven lots and is a Plaindealer friend. Drs. Cooper and Cooper, two brothers at Eafaula own a two-story brick, worth $5,000. It is a beautiful business house. These excellent men are graduates from McHarry Medical College. Dr. A. M. finished 15 years ago and his brother, Dr. C. L., graduated five years later. Since they finished, they have reflected credit on that well known institution by performing many cures. These men secured their literary training at Claflin University, Orangeburg, S. C., and recognized as brilliant men. They own valuable city property and have the respect and confidence of both races. These men are going it double and make a strong team in the medical world. The swellest roaming house at Eufaula is conducted by Mrs. L. K. Blakemore, and excellent widow, in fact her rooms are as good as can be found anywhere in the world. This lady is one of the industrious woman who believe in doing everything to make her guests feel at home. When you go to Eufaula and desire a nice place see her. Mr. P. C. Patton, an expert colored shoe-maker, is employed by Mr. H. L. Orr, a popular white harness man at Eufaula. He does all kind of repair work and is recognized as at expert workman. He knows the ends and outs of his trade and it is very seldom you see a man of our race holding a like position. Mr. Orr is one of those chivalrous white men who believes in recognizing ability. Mr. W. T. Bannarn has a $2,600 business at Eufaula, consisting of groceries and meat market, in fact it is one of the best conducted places in that city. He keeps what the public wants and by selling it right, enjoys a nice trade. He has four people at work, thereby helping in the solution of the race problem. Mr. Winston Merriweather, a meat cutter; Mr. Andy Newton, butcher; Mr. Johnny Cloman, delivery man, are those who are helping Mr. Bannarn. He buys and sells live stock in car load lots. He is a property owner and believes in the Negro pushing. Dr. W. R. Beamer, one of the strong men of the race and who has been a pulpit orator for 33 years, is still shooting at the devil and ignorance, and he seldom ever misses the mark. The A. M. E. church has no one who has done more for the uplift of the race. He pastored 13 years in South Carolina, 10 years in Texas and 10 years in Oklahoma. He has occupied many offices of trust in the church and has during his ministerial career erected 6 modern churches, and 2,000 souls have accepted the plans of salvation, and he has raised $25,000. His long life of usefulness is worthy of the young Negro imitating. His church at Eufauls is a good one, worth $3,000, and he has a membership of 140. Dr. Beamer is a power for good. He has been our friend for 20 years and we were indeed glad to see him doing so nicely. Mrs. Sallie Thurston is a lady tailor at Eufaula, and her work is her greatest recommendation. She is an expert workwoman, and the people appreciate the kind of work she turns out. The only hall in the city for colored is owned by the Masons. It is a beauty and reflects credit on the race. Miss E. L. Adams is a thrifty little lady and is conducting a grocery store at Eufaula. Her store house is hers and she owns a good home. Mr. R. J. Trice owns an excellent residence at Eufaula, presided over by a good wife. They have five fine children. Mr. Trice is a tonsorial artist and conducts a swell shop for white trade. The place is a 3-chair place with everything that goes to make it an ideal place. He is ably assisted by Mr. John Trice and Mr. W. T. Wright. These men are workmen of the first order and some of the best white men of the city are Mr. Trice's patrons. He is a man of worth and we are glad he is doing so well. One of the best homes at Eufaula is that of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lucas. It is modern and we were glad to be in same. A daughter, Miss Annie D. Lucas, is one of the efficient city teachers and we found her a pleasing lady. She is the product of Rust University and one of the brightest scholars that ever left that well known institution. Eighteen years of her life have been spent in the school room, learning the young idea how to shoot. She has more than made good and is a woman of worth. --- McALLESTER, OKLAHOMA. About the time the first legal hanging happened at this place, "Yours in the Lord" was hobnobbing in these diggins, but since that time there has been a wonderful improvement, and the colored man has helped. Below you will find some notes about our race: The Palace Tonsorial parlor is one of the popular places at 345 E. Choc-taw St., McAllester. It is a four-chair shop and that veteran barber is still delivering the goods, in fact Mr. C. J. Lane is ont only a good barber, but an excellent man and by practicing the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." If it is first class work you want, see him. He is ably assisted by Messr. N. B. Blanton and C. H. Roebuck. Dr. L. Anderson is one of the race's physicians at McAllester. He finished from the University of West Tennessee, of Memphis and is a man of ability and making good along his chosen profession. He has been practicing medicines for about nine years. Dr. E. W. South from the state "where you have to show people," is doing nicely at McAllester. He finished at Meharry Medical College, 1903 and has successfully practiced medicine at Topaka and in Oklahoma. having been in that state 12 years. He is a brilliant man, having attended Walden University and is a credit to our race. He owns $5,000 worth of city property and 280 acres in farm land. He belongs to that class of men who do things. Mr. W. T. Moore, a former Texan, is making good as a contractor and builder at McAllester, and by doing his work right he always has something to do. Some of the best houses in that town were erected by this gentleman. Nelson's cafe at 6th and Choctaw Sts, McAlester is one of the swellest colored places in that city. He serves everything and serves it right. If you want good eating and service, call on him. The Cottage Cafe, located 323 E. Choctaw Sts, McAlester is owned and operated by Mr. A. L. Golden, an experienced chef. The place has many friends, because the owner cooks what the public wants and cooks it right. If you want something to ent and service call on him. Mr. H. Allison is one of the thrifty men of our race at McAllester. He has a four table pool parlor and his players are many. He also carries a complete line of imported and domestic cigars, tobacco, cold drinks, etc. The best order is maintained and if you desire to while off a few pleasant hours visit his place at 343 E. Choctaw St. We called at the dental parlors of Dr. G. B. Littlejohn, who is a graduate of Howard University, Washington, D. C. Shaw University claims this excellent young man, as he received his literary training in that well known institution. He has had five years experience and is recognized as one of our best dentists. Hon. A. W. Westmoreland is the only colored attorney at McAllester and is doing nicely. He is a barrister of the first order and is making a great showing as a lawyer. This young man hails from Texas and being made of the right material he is compelled to succeed. Dr. J. W. Price, one of the scribe's old time friends and who is able to boast of a long career of brilliant achievements is a veterinary at McAllester and is delivering the goods. For years he was a pedagogue and many a boy and girl has been trained by this gentleman. He gave up the school room to accept a position at East St. Louis in the Agricultural department of this government, and from there to Washington, where he held a position in the treasury department. After serving with honor he was transferred to St. Louis as the government's veterinary and inspector. He resigned said position and is now making good at McAllester. He owns a farm of 120 acres, a good home and 4 rent houses. Mr. Price is a man who has done much for the betterment of our people and we were glad to see him installed in modern offices and enjoying a lucrative practice. One of the successful farmers at Rentiesville is Mr. Richard Ferguson who owns close to 100 acres of good land and a good home in the town. This is one of our good families and are supporters of The Plaindealer. His daughter, Mrs. E. M. Conner of Texas is on a visit to the parental home. We called at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards while at McAllester and found a very cultured little lady presiding in that home. She has been teaching seven years at one place and has given complete satisfaction. This little woman is a rare entertainer and few women are as accomplished as much as she. Mr. Edwards has been afflicted for years, but this noble little Christian woman has toiled and kept things going. Mr. Robert Hammer and his good wife are conducting a cafe at 516 E. Choctaw Ave., McAllester, and they are doing nicely, because they know how to provide for the public. They make an effort to treat the public right, hence they enjoy a trade that a great many people in a similar business do not enjoy. If you want eating that's eating, call on them. The Van DeMent place is one of the swellest for the race at McAllester. All rooms with bath and electric lights, and meals and lunch from 7 A. M. to 10 P. M. Mrs. T. W. Howell, an excellent lady is manager and goes out of the way to make it pleasant for her guests. She is ably assisted by her charming daughter, Miss Bessie. The place is a nine room house owned by Mr. DeMent and if it is service you want, make it your stopping place; 323 E. Delaware St., Phone 1363 J. The Pittsburg Barber shop is one of the commendable enterprises at McAllester. This modern place is located at 315 E. Choctaw St., and is owned by Mr. J. D. Davis, a veteran tonal artist, who turns out the best work. He has a three chair place, and is assisted by Mr. M. D. Hamilton and A. Williams. These men know the trade and the public keeps them busy. He is a property owner and is a man of worth. Dr. G. T. Gray, a son of Louisiana is making things go at McAllester. Five years ago he convinced the people at Meharry Medical College that he was entitled to a sheep skin, and since then the world is convinced that he knew what he was talking about. His numerous cures have convinced even the skeptic that he is a master along his line. His foundation upon which he has built was secured at Branch Normal College, Pine Bluff, Ark., he having graduated in 1905 with high honors. He maintains offices at 315½ E. Choctaw St., and has hundreds of dollars of instruments, etc., and the pretty part, he knows how to handle them. He can and is delivering the goods. He has 160 acres of farm land, 9 houses and 16 lots. He doesn't burst his "galluses" telling what he knows and what he has, but take it from us. Dr. Gray is some man. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. Rev. J. A. Broadnax of the A. M. E. church spent last week attending the Sunday School Convention with the following delegates of the various departments: Sunday School, Miss Roseella Earp, District Secretary of the Sunday School Convention; Mr. James Smith and wife, Mrs. Mellissa Smith, Mrs. Catherine Brown and Mollie M. Aldridge, representing the Allen Christian Endeavor League. Miss Rosezella Earp was re-elected District Secretary and Mollia M. Aldridge was elected District Treasurer of the Allen Christian Endeavor League and Rev. J. A. Broadnax was elected Secretary of the District Conference. Rev. Thomas Sandford, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Manhattan, passed through our city enroute for the District Conference, which convened at Emporia, Kansas, June 8th, 9th and 10th. Mr. William Richardson one of our old settlers is confined to his bed with illness. His condition at this writing is improved. Miss Lucy Powers is taking her vacation, visiting her former home, Eckridge, Kansas. Mr. Oliver Crews, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Crews, who has the tuberculosis is on the decline. He is sinking gradually. The many friends of the family extend to him their heartfelt sympathy. The colored soldiers are carrying away or decoying some of Junction City's best girls. The wedding heirs are ringing constantly this month. Best wishes are extended to all. Miss Francis Turner who has been very ill for the past month with pneumonia is now convalescent. Her many friends are welcoming her speedy recovery. 12 Post Cards 15c All Negro Subjects One hand colored. A money making plan for you, your church, lodge or club. Agents wanted everywhere! Send 15c today in stamps or coin for outfit -Afro-American Novelty Co., 119 W. Fifth St., Topeka, Kansas. EDWARDSVILLE. KANSAS. Rev. W. B. Nichols, pastor of the A. M. E. church prescheed an excellent sermon Sunday There will be a grand corner stone laying at J. G. Groves center, June 20th, at the Masonic Temple, and also dinner will be served at the ground. Mrs. Effa Austin has been indisposed for several days. We are glad to know that she is improving. A grand social was given at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church, Tuesday night for the benefit of the Sunday School. Miss Marguerite Thompson, Mrs. Ethel Carson and Miss Ophelia Bennett visited friends in Bonner Springs Saturday evening. NOXIE, OKLAHOMA. Rev. Hill of Nowata preached a delightful sermon Sunday morning. Mrs. Hattie Anderson attended the board meeting last Friday and Saturday at Wagoner, Okla. Mire Daisy Boyd returned home last Saturday from Langston University. Mrs. Fannie Bradford and daughters. Francis and Tola were in Nowata Monday on business. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWN It removes dandruff and stops itching of the scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St. ST. 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A 2801 Lincoln St., TOPEKA, KAS PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, The General Laws of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, under the direction of the Sub Committee of Management, has established and ordained in the State of Kansas, a District Grand Lodge, known as District Grand Lodge No.17, of the state of Kansas, for the purpose of diffusing the light of Odd Fellowship in said state; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the general laws of our Order as well as the rules and regulations of the District Grand Lodge of the state of Kansas, which provides that District Grund Lodge No. 17, of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in the state of Kansas shall hold an annual meeting on the 3rd Tuesday in July of each year, at such place as shall be designated by a majority vote at such annual session of said Grand Lodge, and that in accordance with said laws, rules and regulations, at a meeting held in the City of Atchison, on July 28, 1914 by a majority of votes therein, it was decided that the next Grand Lodge session should be held in the City of Salina, and. WHEREAS, in accordance with the views expressed, in each of our Grand Lodge meetings, to the effect that Past Grand Master's Council and Patriarchs be encouraged to organize within said state, and to the end that this be done, the loyal support of all subordinate Lodges be pledged; I fell it my indispensable duty to ask each and every Lodge in the jurisdiction to make some effort to enforce this idea by making a donation of the same; your donation can be sent by your delegate, and the same will be turned over to a committee appointed for that purpose. If our Order is to hold first place in this state among fraternal societies, we must contribute our SUPPORT and MEANS to this branch of our Order. Now, Therefore, I, Dorsey Green District Grand Master of District Grand Lodge No. 17, of the G. U. O. of O. F. of the state of Kansas and jurisdiction, by virtue of the authority in me vested by said General Law and the Constitution and By-Laws of said Grand Lodge in said state, do hereby declare that the 32nd annual session of District Grand Lodge No. 17, of the State of Kansas, be held in the City of Salina, on the 21, 22 and 23 days of July 1915, beginning on the morning of the 3rd Tuesday in July. And, I do require that all lodges within the jurisdiction of the State of Kansas, pay all taxes for the District Grand Lodge to M. C. Rhoten, District Grand Secretary, at his office in Junction City, Kansas, on or before the 15th day of July, 1915. Also that all subordinate lodges must pay all quarters due the Endowment Department to Dr. S. M. Banks, Secretary of the Endowment Department at his office in Kansas City, Kansas on or before the 15th day of July, 1915. IN WITNESS WIHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day of May, 1915. DORSEY GREEN, D. G. M. NICODEMUS, KANSAS. The weather has been very bad in this part of the country, especially for this time of year. It keeps so very cold that if the farmers expect any crop at all it will be very late, especially corn. We have had the worm flood this summer of 1915, that we have had since 1903. Considerable damage was done as well as a number of lives lost. Every bridge in this county (Graham) has been washed out, consequently the mail has been tied up for several days. Mrs. West Coleman is still very slick. Miss Ola Scruggs is attending the Normal at Hill City. Miss Ethel Sayers and Mr. Andrew Sayers went to Hill City Saturday on business. Miss Maudie Griffin has returned home from Plainsville. Miss Annie Clark is home again with her mother, Mrs. Rosa Clark. She has been spending the winter in Glen Rapids and Downs, Kansas, and we are glad to have her back again. Mr. Robert Warder left today for an extended Eastern trip on business. Mr. George Platner will leave Wednesday for the hospital at Tupela to undergo an operation. We pray for his success and expect him home again in a short time. Mrs. Bessie Reese of Plainville, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Moore, left for her home today. Mrs. James Girlie of Colorado is visiting friends here. Dr. and Mrs. Stewart returned home this week after visiting friends and relatives in Ellis, Kansas and report a pleasant stay. Mrs. Austin Smith is up and out again after undergoing an operation. WATONGA, OKLAHOMA. Little Mattie Gilland, a sweet girl of Glendone has come to spend the summer with her aunt and uncle at Watonga. Some time ago the was here and attended school. She will leave soon for Hot Springs to visit her cousins. She has been very sad over the loss of her grandmother and would be glad to hear from her many friends.. Her uncle has a nice grocery store and sells cold drinks. When in Watonga, call on D. W. Ellington; fancy groceries. cold drinks and nice cafe. Meals 50 cts.; beds 50 cents; everything first class. LOOKEBA, OKLAHOMA. We are still wearing our overcoats out here, why? Because we need them. Mrs. L. H. Anderson is slowly improving. Mr. S. M. Ray is somewhat improved at this writing. Rev. H. Beadle and Rev. D. Williams of Hydro left for Bridgeport this week to attend the Children's Day exercises at that place. The Children's Day exercises at Bridgeport were certainly grand, as it was so lengthy, we would like to hear from the other writers and we are just sending the important part: Rev. King of Lawton preached a soul stirring sermon; his text was found, John 3:4. The program for the small ones at 2 P. M., consisted of 28 children with drills, recitations and pantomime. Mrs. Shepherd is to be credited very much for the exercises of the children. At 7:30 the young people took the services. The station of Mr. S. M. Ray, titled "Don't drift on life's ocean," was certainly grand. Mr. Ray is one of our coming young men, who is due much credit and also the oration by Mr. N. Ray and the poem by Rev. O. W. Winkfield should have been heard by all of our young men. The recitation by Miss Dewdrop Ray, "The signs of tomorrow," was a real sermon itself. We wish more of our young people would become more interested in the work. Don't forget the Children's Day exercises at Pilgrim Rest. Mr. Johnnie Nicholson was called to Watonga on account of the illness of his father, we hope for him a speedy recovery. The 9th Street Methodist church collected $31.00 last Sunday. Rev. Chinn, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., preached for Rev. Holmes at the Metropolitan Baptist church last Sunday night. The members of that church gave $61.00, at an ordinary collection. Rev. Holmes says "They are the best people in the world." They have given so well, that the church wall is quite high and the upper windows are in. Rain has detained the work some. A slight fire caused both fire departments to be called to one of Mrs. Green's houses on Washington Blvd. No great damage was done. Mesdames N. Wilson, Stella Hayden, Davidson and other delegates to the State Federation at Salina left Sunday night for that city. Mrs. Frances Watson who has finished a two-year course in Mission Work at Howard College, Washington, D. C., is in the city and will be here most of the summer. Mrs. B. Carroll, Marie Wilson and other delegates to the Grand Court at Lincoln, Nebr., have returned and report an enjoyable time. Mrs. Marie Wilson was entertained royally by Mrs. Major Moore while there. Mrs. Lulu Thomas on Everett con. by Mrs. Major Moore whose there. Mrs. Lulu Thomas on Everett continues ill. Mrs. II. Gamble on State is a ALL KINDS of FLOWER PLANTS For Cemetery and Boxes or Your Front Yard Cheap at ED. BASS' Greenhouse HANGING BASKETS AT COST 809 E. 15th St. Phone 3000. Mrs. J. Palmer on M. 8th St., in somewhat improved from her fall off the street cars. Mr. Woodson on Oakland Ave. is slightly improved. Mrs. Ray, of Washington, D. C., stopped in our city en route to Seattle, Washington. She visited Mrs. P. C. Long at 719 Everett and was entertained at 6 o'clock dinner. Mrs. M. C. Matthews was also Mrs. Long's guest at dinner. The menu consisted of Boston brown bread, white bread, beef au gratin, lettuce salad, cheese, olives, duchess potatoes, cherry pie merinque, and strawberry short cake and coffee. She left on the 9:30 Burlington train. Mr. Abe Rutherford is sick with paralysis at his home. Mendames L. T. Green and Lottie Hall and other ladies called on Mrs. Ray of Washington, D. C. The W. R. C. held its opening at the corner of 9th and Nebraska. The W. C. T. U. met at the residence of one of our wealthiest citizens, Mr. William Price, 7th and Oakland Ave. Mrs. Price made if pleasant for all present, Mrs. H. C. Bruce, president has asked Mrs. M. C. Matthews to have a treatise on "Womens' Duty To Each Other," at the next meeting which will be Wednesday, June 29th and perhaps will be at Mrs. J. W. Smith's, 905 Washington Blvd. The Kings' Daughters of the Metropolitan church served dinner from 12 to 6 Wednesday. The 8th Street Baptist Choir sang nicely at the 9th Street Methodist church, and on last Sunday the 9th Street M. E. church raised $31.00 in collection. The Metropolitan (Sewing Circlet met last Friday at Mrs. E. Robinson's residence. The following program was rendered: Music, prayer, Mrs. Hulsey; instrumental music, Mrs. D. A. Holmes; recitation, Mrs. John Stovall; sacred duett, led by Mrs. M. Weaver; current events, Mrs. M. C. Matthews and Mrs. Holmes; discussion of the new invention of a machine to tell wives whether their husbands have been out late attending to business or whether they have been otherwise detained. WICHITA KANSAS. Madam Corrine Bettis Smith of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Edha Jefferson of Topeka, Kansas, gave a recital at the A. M. E. church, Wednesday night, June 2nd, to a large and appreciative audience. They left Friday, June 4th for Hutchinson, Kansas, and on the account of the inclement weather the recital was postponed until Monday, June 6. On that night a crowded house greeted them. They returned to Wichita Friday evening after having stayed to attend the funeral of Mrs. Josephine Wickliffe, who was shot Tuesday. Madam Smith and Mrs. Wickliffe were personal friends. Miss Jefferson left Sunday for her home in Toptka. Madam Smith will visit with friends and relatives for a few weeks before returning to her home in Kansas City. Miss Isis Brooks entertained last Thursday, June 3rd with a one o'clock 4 course luncheon in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Corrine Bettis Smith of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Edna Jefferson of Topeka, Kansas, at her home on Ohio Ave. The rooms and luncheon table were made attractive with quantities of roses and honey-suckles. After lunch the afternoon was spent informally. Miss Anna Smith and Miss Jefferson gave a group of vocal numbers and Mrs. Smith gave several readings. Places were laid for Mrs. Smith, Miss Jefferson, Miss Esther Hurst, Miss Anna Smith, Miss Myrtle Hurst, and Miss Brooks. Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Butler announce the birth of a seven pound son, Friday morning, June 11th to whom they have given the name Nathaniel Bennington. Miss Emma Lambert of Wichita and Mr. Roy White of Bayneville, Kansas, were married Thursday night, June 3rd, at the home of Miss Lambert on E. 9th Street. Mrs. Ora Ford, Mrs. E. M. Barnes and Mrs. Walter Gibbs and Rev. Copeland are on the sick list. Miss Hazel Hurst and Mr. Eugene Perry have returned home from K. U. and Miss Fannie Rawles has returned from Emporia, where she has attended Normal. Miss Ruth White and Mr. Charles Green were married June 3rd. Rev. Frank Wilson was in the city last week in the interest of the International Order of Twelve. Miss Azaile Bright of Pratt was the guest of Mrs. Giles on Blaine Ave. last week. Mr. Ben Joyce who teaches in a Methodist College in Texas is in the city, the guest of Prof. E. M. Barnes Mr. Wm. Coulter assumed the duties of patrolman, June 1st, having recently been appointed by Mayor Mr. Walter Johnston and Miss Elsie Stevens were married Saturday night, June 5th. Miss Vina Dooley left Monday night for Denver to spend the summer. Prof. F. C. West has returned from Arkansas City, where he visited his brother. Miss Goldie Crouch who has been ill for the past three weeks is much improved. Mr. Ernest Moore was called to Hutchinson, Kansas last week to attend the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Josephine Wickliffe Rev. W. L. Darlus of the 15th Street M. E. Church is seriously ill. Mrs. L. C. Carr was hostess to the Alsbic club, Tuesday afternoon at her home on Ohio avenue. Ten members were present and answered roll call with a miscellaneous quotation. One hour was devoted to needle work and crochet. A delicious luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet Tuesday, June 15 at the home of Mrs. T. W. Fines of East Eleventh street. CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY CO., MAKING PROGRESS. Among the number of insurance companies doing business in the U. S., I believe I would make no mistake if I should say, there is none making greater progress than the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., located at Jacksonville, Ill. Having $100,000 capital behind them, and doing business in the various states in the Union and with their liberal contracts, I see no reason why it should not become one of the leading companies in the United States. Not only do they do a tremendous business with the white people, I am in a position to truthfully say, that owing to their fairness, the volume of business they are doing with the colored people is surprising to the most sanguine. The people of the country and especially of Saint Louis, look upon the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., as being exceptionally fair to colored men and women of ability. They have recently appointed two colored men as District Managers and one worthy colored woman as cashier; something unparalleled in the annals of insurance, so far as we have been able to learn. Their business methods in the adjustment of their claims in addition to the other features above mentioned should not only command attention, but the unswerving support of our people especially. (Signed) E. HAWKINS, District Manager of the city of St. Louis and Clerk of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. For information about our policies call on or address, E. L. Mitchell, State Agent or J. W. McGuire, General Agent, 431 New England Building, Topeka, Kansas. 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. DO YOU KNOW WHERE SHE IS? I am making inquiry about my daughter, whose name was Alice Davis. Her father Charley Davis took her from me when she was six years old and left me at Osage City, Kansas, nearly 40 years ago; left me with two children, taking my oldest girl, Alice. Charley Davis was a mulatto, with Roman nose and I have not heard from him or the girl from that day to this. I am a widow, left alone and would like to find my daughter. My name is Cella Ann Davis and you will find me by writing to the Plaindealer. 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. A NEW LOCATION! On and after May 22 Madam A. C. McClelland Todd's hair dressing parlor will be located at 1815 Van Buren St. Phone 4484 Black—Adv. Charm. He tilled the soil so well that he just made it pay--that little farm. -Chase's letters in American "Agriculturist." TYING UP A FLEECE. Directions For the Proper Care of the Wool Grower's Crop. First, all the tag locks must be removed, whether they be dung or greese and dirt, writes W. C. Coffey of the Illinois station, describing the proper way to tie up a fleece; second, the fleece should be carefully rolled up by hand (not in wool, box), with no ends or stray locks protruding and with the flesh side out; third, the fleece should be tied with a hard, glazed twine, not larger than one-sighth inch in diameter. In tying the ends of the twine especial care should be taken to make a firm, hard knot that will not slip. Tag locks are not so common that their presence in fleeces from farm flocks is the rule rather than an exception. The total effect of leaving them on fleeces is bad. It puts out wool in bad standing with wool houses and manufacturers. Long continued, it has led to the only logical result—namely, discrimination in price against our woola. Careful rolling, with the flesh side out and no ends or stray locks showing, adds greatly to the appearance of the fleece. It also prevents mixing the wool from different fleeces, and, by the way, each fleece should be tied to itself. In the wool warehouse it is a pretty sight to see the heape of graded wool faced with a tier of carefully rolled and tied fleeces. GOOD FOR THE GRUNTERS. This Handy Swill Barrel Doesn't Need Much Material or Labor. A very handy swill barrel for feeding a lot of hogs when they come crowding around the trough is made as follows, says the Iowa Homestead, from which article and illustration are reproduced. The barrel A is set on a small plank form immediately above a trough, B, next to the hydrant D, which has a goose neck so that water can be drawn into the barrel directly from the hydrant. In the center of the bottom of the barrel is bored a two inch auger hole which is kept closed by means of a plug, C, the handle of which is HANDY SWILL FREEDER made of an old broom handle and long enough to reach to the top of the bar- rel. Swill is made of ground feed, and when it is desirable to feed the hogs all the operator has to do is to stir the swill and pull the plug, and the swill runs out into the trough without any trouble. When enough has run out the plug may be returned to its place, and in this way there is no spilling or hand- ling of swill. The trough may be of any convenient length. Spring Culture of Wheat. Harrowing wheat in the spring is a practice that is receiving considerable attention of late years. Where the ground is compacted hard from beating rains of early spring, followed by rather dry weather, the harrowing of wheat with a drag harrow is good practice. So far experiments have shown a the Missouri station, however, the harrowing of wheat is not always sufficiently beneficial to pay for the work, although where one harrows in clover seed at the same time the practice is usually a paying one. Where the wheat is badly "heaved" the use of a heavy roller in the early spring is a good practice. All depends, however, upon the extent of the "heaving." Kill the Hate and Save Chloe Kill the rats and save chicks. In answer to a subscriber who complains of rats getting away with his young chicks and requesting a remedy for exterminating the rodents, a correspondent of the Kansas City Farmer says that if powdered sulphur and cayenne pepper are scattered around the rat holes the vermin will disappear. Another remedy is to scatter powdered lye around their holes. The lye will stick to the rat's feet. He commences to lick them, which causes death. Why Rely an Cornt in sections where corn has not prov ed a success it is folly to rely upon corn. In such sections there are crops which do succeed, and it is the part of intelligence to plant them. Kaffer, mile and other crops grow and do well where corn falls. Then why rely on corn—Farm and Ranch. "Good morning, Jim." "How are you, Tom?" Tom Gooding looked uncomfortable. He had come into his friend Tom Olcott's law office for a purpose, but he seemed to have difficulty in announcing it. "Jim, I want you to get me a divorce," he said at last. "What?" "A divorce. Edith and I can't get on together any longer." "Whose fault is it?" asked Jim. "Whose fault is it? Why, it certainly isn't mine. The truth is Edith is continually making mountains out of molehills." The lawyer looked grave and said: "The smaller affaire of life are more in keeping with a woman's nature than a man's. How do you know that you're not making molehills out of mountains?" "What do you mean?" "Why, it's quite likely that you have very important faults that you do not consider at all. Perhaps you are unconscious of them, and yet they may be breaking up your home. Now, this is a good time to remedy them. The new year is at hand, when we all expect to take a fresh start. New Year's resolutions are in order. I will give you a rule of action for the next twelve months, and if you adhere to it you won't want me to secure a divorce for you." "What is it?" Instead of replying the lawyer wrote something on a bit of paper, put it in an envelope, sealed it and wrote on it "To be opened New Year's morning." Then he handed it to Gooding. The next morning Mrs. Gooding appeared at the law office. She did not know of her husband's appearance there the day before, and Olcott did not mention it. "Jim," she said, "it's all up between Tom and me. I want you to get me a divorce." "Is there any special accusation you have to make against Tom?" "Only that he rubs me the wrong way all the time." Olcott looked up at the ceiling "How long will it take to separate us?" she asked. "No time at all. All you have to do is not to go back to the house." "I mean legally." "Oh! You wish to marry again?" "No such thing. Why do you say that?" "Because I see no other advantage in your case in a legal separation. Do you still love your husband?" "Of course I do! It's on his—" "Never mind his faults. Would you prefer to keep your home as it is if you could get on together?" "Certainly." "Edith," said the lawyer after a pause, "tomorrow will begin the new year. I will give you a rule for your guidance, and if you will follow it I guarantee that you won't need a divorce." "What is it?" Olcott wrote a few words on a bit of paper and, after reeling and addressing it as he had in the case of her husband, handed it to her, saying: "Take that, and, as the doctors say when they give you a prescription, if it doesn't cure you let me know and I'll begin divorce proceedings." New Year's morning was pleasant, and after breakfast Tom Gooding said to his wife: "Sweetheart, don't you think, this being a holiday, we'd better make some sort of a trip." "The very thing. Holidays are best utilized. To sit around at home doing nothing is depressing." So they arranged for an outing. The next day when the husband was about to go to business his wife asked him if he would go to a dry goods store, six blocks out of his way, and buy her a spool of thread of a certain hue. He bristled up, but suddenly surprised her by very affably agreeing to oblige her. But he was too late. With a kiss she said that she had no business to trouble him with such small matters when he had so many big ones on his mind. She was going to the shopping district anyway and would attend to the matter herself. These are samples of many such instances by which petty quarrels were avoided, and every day showed an improvement in the couple's domestic relations. Often when they bristled at some fancied cause for dispute one or the other would suddenly stop as if having remembered something and swing around like a weather cock from the bitter north to the balmy south. Scarcely a month passed before one day Mrs. Gooding put her arm about her husband's neck and said: "Tom, I've a confession to make." "What is it, sweetheart?" "Last December I gave up trying to live with you and went to Jim Olcott for a divorce. He wrote me a prescription. I began to practice it on New Year's day. It has shown me that our troubles were all my fault." "What was the prescription?" asked the husband, opening his eyes very wide. "Look within yourself." Tom Gooding's only reply was a hug and kisses. Not a word about having received the same prescription himself. And yet there are those who claim that man is the nobler animal. he Rig em ht Mr. Wright ne ver = an ils ss