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After the Lapse of Fifty-Eight Years Seventeenth Year. No. 30. Now the "Grandfather After the La Fifty-Eig The Kansas City Jour Portrays the Differ in Half a Co "DRED SCOTT' REVISED Fifty-eight years after Rodger B. Taney, supported by a majority of the supreme court of the United States, rendered the historic Dred Scott decision, the same august body has just handed down an opinion which also bids fair to become famous. Of the Dred Scott decision all that is remembered by the average citizen is that it laid down the principle that the Negro has no rights which the white man is bound to respect—an interpretation of Chief Justice Taney's words wholly unwarranted by the facts as easily ascertained by a careful reading of his words. Even more historic, from some points of view, is the decision invalidating the so-called "grandfather clause" legislation of various Southern states. The laws of only two states, Oklahoma and Maryland—the latter the very state which claimed Rodger B. Taney as its noted son—are directly challenged by the decision, but in the nature of things those of all other states which have sought this means of nullifying the fifteenth amendment must give way before the organic law of the land. Some other subterfuge will of course be attempted, but for the time being at least a halt has been called to the defiance of the constitutional provision that the right of suffrage shall not be denied by reason of race color or previous condition of servitude. Something must be devised more ingenious than this crude attempt to circumvent the plain letter of the solemn and binding amendment to the federal constitution, an amendment written in the blood of half a million men who gave their lives on Northern and Southern fields during four years of civil war A survey of the circumstance and the law existing at the time of the Dred Scott decision and at the present time, must lead every unbiased man to the conclusion that neither could have been rendered otherwise than they were and remained consonant with the law and the facts. There was no fifteenth amendment to protect Dred Scott. When a slave touched free soil he was a freeman so far as that soil was concerned, subject in some states, however, to the fugitive slave law. When he returned to slave territory he became again a slave. The supreme court of Missouri held that Scott was still a slave, NOWATA, OKLAHOMA. Resolution Whereas, the unseen Sovereign, through His majestic power has seen fit to shock two of our co-workers of the L. A. W. C. Art club in the persons of Mrs. W H. Alwell and Mrs. Anra Lamels, by taking from their sides one whom they loved so-well and have withstood the storms and wilds, of this world together up until their departure a few days ago into the realms above and have left a vacancy in their homes that will never be filled: We the L. A. W. C Art club extend to our bereaved co-workers, our earnest, sincere and heartfelt sympathy and pray that they may meet their brothers in that light Beyond, where the family chains are once more linked never to be hurled asunder again. Tall L. A. W. N. ART CLUB. Mrs Wm. O'Neal, Pres. Mrs J. J. Rose, Sec'y. LAWRENCE AANSAS. Mrs. Ella Cline of St. Louis, Mo. left for Kansas City, Thursday, June 24th, after a three week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cloud, 1121 New York St. While in the city she was delightfully entertained by her many friends. On Tuesday evening, the 22nd, Mrs. Cloud entertained a number of friends at cards in her though he had set his foot on free territory. The federal circuit court decided that he was a citizen but not entitled to freedom—whatever that sort of a decision means. The supreme court of the United States held that he was not a citizen or free when he returned to slave territory and that he was not entitled to the freedom for which he sued, his suit being based on the ground that, having been taken into a free state he was no longer a slave; even though returned to slave soil. All of these decision, save perhaps the second, appear in absolute accord with the law and the facts as repugnant as they are to the views now universally held. But the "grandfather clause" presents quite a different state of affairs, in law and facts alike. Between the black man invested with political citizenship and the white man who would abrogate that right raises the fifteenth amendment, whose efficacy is recognized at least to the extent that it is sought to be evaded. The wisdom of endowing the Negro with the right of suffrage is not involved in the litigation under discussion. Men may entertain what opinions they please thereon, so far as the decision is concerned. The supreme court holds that the fifteenth amendment is an insuperable barrier to all such efforts to take away political rights guaranteed by the constitution. In itself the "grandfather' clause" is an affron to ordinary intelligence and elemental fairness and justice. What possible difference can it make, in view of that intelligence, fairness and justice, whether a man's grandfather could or could not vote prior to the adoption of the fifteenth amendment? Each voter stands squarely on his own merits and qualifications in the eyes of the law, modified only by facts which affect his citizenship. The "grandfather clause" does not challenge citizenship, but burrows under half a century of conceded citizenship and emerges behind the adoption of the 15th amendment, visiting upon the third generation the disqualification inhering in the ancestors of that day. Race, color, previous conditions of servitude, the very crux of the amendment itself, are universally recognized as involved in this amazing legislation which has been rebuked and nullified by the highest tribunal in the land. Kansas City Journal. On Wednesday, June 16th, Mrs. Mack Brown, 1033 Indiana street, entertained with a dinner party in honor of her daughter, Mrs. John Gregg of Jacksonville, Florida and Mrs. Ella Cline of St. Louis, Mo., the guest of Mrs. Albert Cloud. PITTSBURG, KANSAS. Mrs. A. L Marshall of 321 West Forest Ave., left for Okmulgee, Oklahoma on the 23rd of June, where she will spend a few eeks. Mrs. J. D. Stanley departed this life, June 26th. The funeral was held June 27th at 3:30 p. M. She leaves a husband and two children to incur her lors. Mr. Clyde Porter is on the sick list. TO THE PEOPLE OF MISSOURI. Theo, Baughman, The Plaindealer's Traveling Auditor, will visit the town of Missouri, in the interest of this paper and will give descriptive write-ups of the race in that state, and we ask the co-operation of all. Any favors you show Mr. Baughman will be appreciated by NICK CHILES, Editor and Publisher. People who do not receive this paper promptly and regularly, please write this office. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JULY 2, 1915. [Silhouette of a woman in a hat and dress]. Of Wichita, Kansas, Recently Re-Elected President of the State Federation of Colored Womens Clubs in Its Session at Salina, and also Re-Elected Secretary of the Baptist State Sunday School Convention Held Last Week in the City of Pittsburg, Kansas. The Baptist State Sunday School Convention and the State B. Y. P. U. met in their fifteenth annual session last week with the Mt. Hebron Baptist church of Pittsburg, Kansas, Rev. J. T. Elias, pastor. President S, I. Monroe of Topeka was in the chair. This convention is made up largely of the young people and the progressive class of ministers and ladies of the various boards of the church, who are doing things that count for race development. It was a source JOHN R. HON, H. . MONROE, Topeka, Kansas. of pleasure to witness the exercises and hear the discussions on how to "Skin Game" Checkmated Montgomery County Colored Man Wins Victory in Court. COLORED MAN WINS IMPORTANT SUIT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. A foreclosure suit was started last fall by the Union Life Insurance Co., to recover on a mortgage of $3,500 against the Dr. Tann estate, Alvin McCullough and wife Naomi, owning one-fourth interest in said estate. One J. F. Glimby, a white man, hav- enlarge Ahs Sunday school work by the different young men and women who represented the different Sunday schools over the state. The following are the amounts collected by districts: Kaw Valley, $86; Southeastern $85; Southwestern $54; Northeastern $10; Smoky Hill $2; Neosho Valley $37; general collections $112.25. The following are the officers for the ensuing year: H. I. Monroe of Topeka, president; Rev. C. Teal of Independence, vice president; Miss Florence Hughes of Kansas City, recording secretary; Mrs. Henrietta Harper of Wichita, corresponding secretary; Prof. A. E. Clark of Parrons, treasurer; executive board: H. Hopkins, Ruth Parrott, Nancy Owens, E. L. Brooks. The convention voted to meet at Winfield in 1916. A resolution of thanks was voted to the colored churches and citizens in general of Pittsburgh for the many courtesies shown and the kind hospitality extended them. The Woman's Missionary convention, the Deacons board and the B. Y. P. U. auxiliaries also had very excellent sessions and much good work was accomplished in the various auxiliary bodies. Several of the leading ministers of the state were present and lent able assistance in the various departments. The progressive young people were much elated over the presence of Miss Aritha Dorsey, of Parsons, who just graduated from the Parsons high school. Her services on the committees proved to be invaluable. ing prior to this procedure procured a judgment against McCullough and one Wm. Flake for $275 and unknown to any of the defendants procured Sheriff's Deeds to all of McCullough's one-fourth interest in 160 acres of oil land in Montgomery Co., Kas., with 12 producing wells thereon, and a one-third interest in 51 acres of good farming land just two miles from the incorporated limits of the city of Independence. Mr. McCullough employed Lawyer Geo. Fitzpatrick in this foreclosure proceeding and then it was that Glinty attempted to have his deeds enforced and asked the court to partition the property and thus steal the interest of McCullough and wife to these valuable lands. Mr. Fitzpatrick saw what he was up against, so he employed Attorney A. Gov. F. B. Willis of Ohio Speaks Out Chief Executive of the "Buckeye State" Does not Bite His Tongue in Defense of Justice. GOVERNOR FRANK B. WILLIS OF OHIO—ON THE "GRAND-FATHER CLAUSE." tion of, the principle that in this country a citizen's worth is to be measured by his own merit, and not by the qualifications of his grand- Columbus, Ohio, June 28.—Governor, Frank B. Willis, of this state, who proved his strong interest in the race by causing to be revoked the State Censor's permit given to the photo-play, "The Nigger" to show in Ohio, and his declaration that "The Birth of the Nation" should not be produced in Ohio, has again won the plaudits of the Colored people here by his splendid endorsement of the Federal Supreme Court's decision in the Oklahoma case. Thus far he is the only state executive who has expressed himself respecting that decision. When the decision was rendered he promptly gave public utterance to the following: "This decision of the United States Supreme Court against the "Grandfather" clause in the laws of Oklahoma, and in the Maryland case, is one of the most important and far reaching in years. It is a vindication. R. Lamb as his co-counsel in the partition matter which was passed on today, setting aside the Sheriff's Deeds to Gimby and giving McCulthese lands. This case was being watched by all the attorneys in the county. It was a sweeping victory for McCullough and teaches our people that it is their interest to employ their own professional men when available, notwithstanding the fact that sometimes they may employ co-counsel, they invariably look out for our interest and we are better protected in court by employing colored attorneys, who are worthy of looking after our interest in matters before the court. However, Gimby was not able to carry out his plan to steal these lands. ALVIN M_CCULLOUGH. NEWTON. KANSAS Rev. Bray, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Hutchinson preached here Sunday night at the A. M. E. church and held quarterly meeting in the place of the Presiding Elder, Rev. Palne. Measrs. Horace Mason, Ralph Mason and C. James Gross went to Peabody last Friday to a party given by Mr. Will Hall and sister, Mable. They enjoyed the affair immensely and longed for a repetition of this kind soon. Mr. Clifford Flueling and Mr. Clementine Wilson of Wichita spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Pat Rickman and Mr. K. C. Rossiter gave a miscellaneous shower at the home of the latter in honor of Miss Bernice Robinson who will be married July 1st to Mr. S. A. Paine of this city. The wedding will take place in Arkansas City at the home of the bride. The evening was spent in various games and music, also the prophecy for the young couple was led by C. J. Gross, followed by Miss Mattle Jordan and Chas. Rowland. This afforded much merriment. There were thirty persons present; and many useful articles were presented. A dalinity two course lunch was served and the host and hostess were complimented very highly for their way of entertaining. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mrs. Leanah House to Mr. Milton Roach, July 7th. Mr. Jackson Roach who was operated on at the Axtal hospital a few days ago is doing nicely. Mrs. Ray Williams who has been confined to her bed for some time is also on the road to recovery. The Excelsior Art and Study club met with Mrs. Wagener, Tuesday afternoon on East 6th. After the regular routine of business a delicious lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet, subject to call. Rev. R. W. Willis is in the qily, and will preach at the C. M., E. church this week. tion of, the principle that in this country a citizen's worth is to be measured by his own merit, and not by the qualifications of his grand-father. The principle of the "Grandfather" clause was un-American, unfair and altogether out of harmony with our institutions. The law should encourage every citizen, without regard to race or color, to improve his own condition, not dampen and kill his energy and ambition by applying a rule of recognition as arbitrary and indefensible as ever stained the pages of the history of hereditary feudalism in the dark ages. The 15th Amendment meant what it said when it proclaimed that the right to vote should not be denied on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. This amendment does not prohibit a fair educational qualification applicable to all races alike, but it does prohibit an unfair discrimination between races. The decision of the Supreme Court will be hailed with satisfaction by every person who believes in a fair chance for all." OLATHE, KANSAS. Sunday, June 20th, the Second Baptist Sunday School observed Children's Day with an all day program and rally which was a success. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Coleman gave a dinner party, June 20, to the following: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Caldwell, Miss Lida Crump, Messrs. Rollins and Delmont. Miss Lida Crump attended the State Baptist B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School convention in Pittsburgh last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, Caldwell are visiting Mr. Caldwell's parents in Carrollton, Mo. Mr. Walter Rollins spent Sunday in Carrollton, Mo. Miss Etta Blanche Kelly of Osawatomie visited Miss Fredricka Martin last week. Mrs. S. J. Booker of Imperia, Kansas was in Olathe Friday between trains. Miss Rozella Brown who has been at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Ellen Crump, for the past three months, left for Kansas City, Monday. Mrs. America Martin and Mrs. Rosa Vernon are on the sick list. The members of the A. M. E. church gave a grand rally Sunday. About $150.00 was raised. Much credit is due the members, especially the young members for this financial effort. Mr. Timothy Hughes of Blackburn, Mo., was a Sunday visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Carr spent Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Park, Kansas City, Mo. The Olathe Sluggers (colored) defeated the Olathe Athletes (white) in a ball game on the D. and D. grounds, Monday afternoon. Mrs. Jno. McDonald and daughter Miss Sabra Adams came home last week from Kansas City, where the former has been under medical treatment for the past six weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Burdette visited in Holliday Sunday. Prof. Wright of Sedalia, Mo., visited Prof. Hughes last week. Mrs. Millie Edwards of Kansas City was an Olathe visitor Tuesday. 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 Rogan 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. 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Samuel, 220 Delaware street, Leavenworth, Kansas, for now is the time, as the business season is opening up; can be bought on reasonable terms. Ill health cause for selling. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, 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. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Miss Edyth M. Young departed for Emperia, Kansas, to attend the Normal there, an route she will spend a few days visiting relatives in Kansas City. Mrs. Katie B. Wilson, the honored Grand Lecturer of the United Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, made an annual visit to Eucild Chapter, O. E. S. A large number was present who enjoyed and was benefitted by the most excellent address delivered by Mrs. Wilson, after which a reception was held in her honor. Wednesday morning, June 16th, at abuot 11:16 o'clock, a little 7 pound daughter made her arrival to bloss the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Fletcher of Kansas City. Mr. Fletcher has not been able to quit smiling since baby's arrival. Mother and little daughter are doing nicely. Miss Alice E. Wilburn of Muskogee after closing another successful term of teaching is enjoying a part of her vacation at home, the remainder of which she will spend in traveling. Prof. H. V. Wilburn and wife of Kansas City spent a week with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Wilburn, 909 S. Grant street and other relatives. Mrs. Brown of Lawrence, Kansas, mother of Mrs. H. V. Wilburn, joined them here on their visit, returning with them. Their stay was curtailed $ o_{n} $ account of the big wedding at Kansas City, and other business of importance. They were delightful visitors and friends and kinfolks regretted their departure. Mrs. Priacilla Bruce accompanied Mrs. Maggie Bostic and grandson, Howell to their southern home, Ft. Smith, Ark., where she had a most delightful visit. Mr. Herbert V. Smith is enjoying a beautiful and valuable watch which was a graduation gift of his cousins, Wilburns, Smiths and Coopers. Mr. Chas. L. Williams is enjoying a most elightful summer vacation in Cleveland, Ohio, with kinsfolks and friends. The L. H. club is still enjoying its meetings, Miss Geneva Vickers and Miss Edwina Smith, having been the pleasant hostesses. The club will soon close its meetings for the summer as some of its members are contemplating spending their vacations in Philadelphia, Denver, Chicago and other points. Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett was an ideal hostess 'to her club, The Woman's Musical and Literary club on Friday afternoon, June 18th. A most delightful meeting was experienced. The president and vice president were absent, Mrs. Prof. McAdams presided. Prizes were presented by the hostess, Mrs. Jarrett, and won by Mrs. Ida V. McAdams, a silver flower stand for the best quotation, by Mrs. Mary Foster, a perfect marble statue of a horse, for answering most questions from the bible, and by Mrs. Bertha B. Cooper, a beautiful cut glass vase, for best number on program. An elaborate and delicious course menu was served to Mrs. Francis L. Boxley, visitor and the members. The next place of meeting is with Mrs. Mary Foster, on North Benton Ave. The following instructors have been elected by the Board of Education for the ensuing year at Lincoln High School: Miss Clara Nuttall, Miss Adah Fulbright, Miss Marie W. Andrews, Miss Edythe M. Young, Miss Dori; B. Cooper, Prof. Crosby Vernon Avenue School and Prof. C. H. Wilburn, Douglas School and Miss Edwina H. Smith and Mr. Chas. L. Williams, substitutes in Lincoln High School. Mr. Homer Allen, the only son of Mo. Andr. v Allen and nephew of Mrs. Anna Stephens, after a raging illness of fever, passed to the great beyond and was interred Sunday afternoon, June 13th. Services at C. P. church, Rev. Rankin officiating in a most appropriate manner. The casket was covered with a profusion of beautiful flowers, tokens of love and sympathy from a host of friends. Mr. Lawrence Hogan who is under the care of Dr. J. Burnett Clark is still confined to his bed, we regret to state. Rev. W. J. Gillispie left Monday for Iola, Kansas to attend the District Sunday School Convention. Miss Essie Lacey went as a delegate to the District Sunday School Convention, which is in session in Iola this week. Mrs. Elia Fine and Miss Eva Stewart are attending the Sunday School convention in Iola this week. Mrs. Dekota Foster and little daughter, Zenovia left Monday for Iola to spend the week end with her mother, Mrs. Susie Jackson. Mrs. Mary Arnold who has been quite ill is convalescent. Mrs. Alice Taylor and daughter, Mrs. Edith Fowler of Mound City, Mrs. Elizabeth Sime of La Cygne is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ida Collins and family here this week. Mrs. Irene Wright of Mound City is spending the week here, the guest of Mrs. Henry Downing. Mr. Dallas Graham of Mound City was in the city Sunday morning visiting relatives. BALDWIN, KANSAS. The Mount Zion Baptist church of Baldwin had a grand rally and basket meeting, which was well attended. Rev. Woolfork, our pastor, assisted by Rev. Montgomery of Baldwin had charge of the services. We had a fine time considering the condition of the weather, but the Lord was with us and realized $35.80. NICODEMUS. KANSAS. The rain and hail last week was very damaging to wheat and corn, causing the loss of thousands of dollars. But most of the wheat in this section of the country was inaured and the farmers will suffer very little loss if any, on their crops. The destruction caused by water was so great that it will take a few months to repair the railroad bridges and tracks in this locality. There was a cyclone at Hill City which caused no little excitement. It destroyed quite a number of residences and barns. A number of people from Demus went to the other side of the river Sunday to services and to witness a baptism conducted by Rev. Warder, who baptized seven candidates. Rev. Austin Smith and Rev. Prince Coleman spoke able sermons at the First Baptist church. The Children's Day program was very nice and the little ones show forth a coming future talent. Miss Lucretia Rice has returned home from Seneca, where she has been attending school. Mrs. West Coleman's condition is still critical, she improves very little. Mr. Robert Warder purchased a fine car in the East and returned with it, accompanied by Messru. Noel Smith and Howard Moman, and as the waters and bridges for travelling are still dangerous they experienced a very exciting trip. Mrs. Bates and sons, and daughter Maybelle arrived from Kansas City last week. The home talent of Nicodemus are advertising a drama, entitled, "Too Much of a Good Thing," which is to be Saturday night, June 26th and great success is expected as some of the best talent of Nicodemus are acting. Mrs. George Sayers is visiting a brother in Hoisington, Kansas. We wish her a pleasant visit. VINITA. OKLAHOMA. There was quite a number of people from here attended the club opening at Chanute, Kansas. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Moore, Misses Sadie Davis and Eva Venters, Mrs. Jim Davis, Mrs. Enoch Hawkins, Mrs. O. Moore, Mr. L. B. Sudduth and Mr. Alfred Venters joined the party at Parsons, Kansas. The whole bunch declared the Interpris club royal entertainers. Mr. and Mrs. A. Moore are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Velly of Girard, Kansas. The Vinita Bunch were the guests of Mrs. C. N. Williams and Mrs. C. J. Johnson of Chanute, Kansas. Mrs. L. B. Sudduth and Mr. and Mrs. Caramer Sudduth returned from a few days visit with their mother at Coweta, Okla. Miss Haydee Finley is spending the summer with her auntie, Mrs. Bassett. Miss Ola Webb is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nenters. Master Clarence Williams stepped on a hot iron and he is very cripple. or a new iron and he is very cripple. Miss Octavia Martin has returned home with her sister for a visit with her mother from Chanute, Kansas, where she attended the high school. Mrs. O. Moore will visit friends in chanute before returning home. NOWATA, OKLAHOMA. Master Delos Green of Tulsa is visiting Mrs. Cinda Lee. The International Order of Twelve held their annual sermon Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Skinner of Coffeyville officiated. Mr. E Moss of Lightning Creek was in the city Thursday. Nowata Red Devils defeated the Coffeyville Black cats Friday 5 to 4 and Saturday the Cats beat the Devils 4 to 0. The picnic at the City Park given by the 1st Biggest ruler was a grand success. The C. S. Quartett rang in the evening. A large congregation was out Sunday at the 1st Baptist church to hear the annual sermon of the Masons. Miss Eva Bazham is on the sick list. Mr. Louis Barton, chef at Hotel CRIMM, COLOBADO. The young people of Handy Chapel have organized a Junior choir and are progressing nicely. They rendered some fine music on last Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Payne, Miss Sarahbell Carter and Rev. W. E. Washington were the guests of Mrs. Easle Smithy, 231 Warren Avenue, Sunday. A four course dinner was served and everyone departed complimenting Mrs. Smithy on being a good church worker, a splendid cook, a royal entertainer and a good looking widow and that she would make the right man a good wife. Sunday School is at 2:30 o'clock. Most of our scholars were late, as though they thought 4 o'clock was Sunday School time. Rev. Carter, Sunday School Supt., was absent and we hope he will do better in the future. Miss Dorothy Cave is the leading soprano of the Junior choir, also a leading young lady in church work. Miss Henrietta Gregory was indiaposed last week, but was able to fill her place as usual with the Junior choir. Rev. Ward of Denver spent Sunday $ _{n} $ Cripple Creek looking over church affairs. Mr. Robert Wagner of Victor, who has been ill the last two weeks left Sunday for Colorado Springs hoping the lower altitude would benefit him. He expects to be gone a week or ten days. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robinson of Cripple Creek left Friday for Denver to spend 10 days. They expect to attend the Colorado Derby, as Mr. Robinson is a former race track man. Mrs. Mattle Hill was a visitor in Victor Saturday. Mrs. Jennie Black was a visitor in Victor Saturday. Mr. Wm. Bryant was a visitor in Cripple Creek last week. The Mite Mission of Handy Chapel has reorganized and will meet at the church each Thursday. The Ladies Sewing Circle will hold its regular meeting with Mrs. Smithy. BETHEL, KANSAS. Mr. I. V. Brown has been confined to his home for several days, having met with a planful accident while in the discharge of his duties at the Sulzberger Packing company, Kansas City. Mr. Robert Lee is visiting at Oak Mills. There will be an old fashion barbecue in Hovey's Grove, Monday, July 5th. Mrs. Minnie Higginbotham of Kansas City, Mo., was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson. Miss Maggie Hatcher is serioaly ill at the home of her brother, Mr. Wm. Hatcher. The members of the M. E. Sunday School gave a picnic last Saturday in Wise's Grove. Miss Francis Thompson is expected home this week from Muskogee for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tolliver Thompson. There will be a grand rally at the Oak Ridge Baptist church, Sunday, July 4. A number of our people attended the Children's Day exercises at the Zlon A. M. E. church at Horanii, last Sunday. A well arranged and interesting program was rendered. 12 Post Cards 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. ABILENE, KANSAS. Miss Helen Harrison returned from Salina Monday accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. C. Brown. Mrs. F. Smith is on the sick list again. Mrs. R. Travis and little daughter Catherine returned from Salina, Friday. The Daughters of Tabor gave a social Thursday at the home of Mrs. Bell. OLATHE KANSAS. Mrs. Geo. Williams, 437 N. Chestnut street very royally entertained at dinner on Sunday, June 20, Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Jackson of Kansas City. It was a four course affair and was highly enjoyed by all. Mrs. S. Rofflers, after a pleasant visit of two weeks in the city, has returned to her home in Kansas City. "Klean Maid" College Hill Bread ```markdown ``` Moerschel's— "THE PALE LAGER," "HUB CITY BREW," and the MUEN- CHENER STYLE." PHONE 27. BREWERY COMPANY, Missouri. No. 3363. L, . . $100,000. National Bank.. at Bend, Kansas. DIRECTORS: L. HAMILTON, E. J. EVERLEIGH, D. R. CHAPMAN, F. V. RUSSELL, PETER BLACK, CHAS. V. BRINKMAN Bauk in Pawnee County. Surplus $60,000.00. FETT BROS.' NAL BANK ARNED, KANSAS. W. W. Charles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr A. H. Moffett. CAPITOL BREWERY COMPANY, CAPITOL BREW Jefferson City, No. 8 CAPITAL, ..First Nation Great Benef DIRECT CHAS. E. LOBDELL, R. L. HAMILTON W. TORREY, P. H. MILLER, O. B. CHAP PETER The Oldest Bank in Capital and Surplus MOFFETT NATIONAL LARNED, DIRECTORS:—John Liadas, W. W. J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. Mo We Pay CHAS. E. LOBDELL, R. L. HAMILTON, E. J. EVERLEIGH, W. TORKEY, O. B. CHAPMAN, P. V. RUSSELL, F. H. MILLER, PETER BLACK, CHAS. V. BRINKMAN. DIRECTORS:John Lindas, W. W. Charles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. Moffett. service extended by this bank is evidence of its desire to promote a lasting and friendly relationship with all of its patrons. a State Bank. KANSAS. Emporia S EMPORIA, 1872. First National ....Bank.... Capital and Surplus $200,000.00 W. C. ROBINSON, President. J. E. DUNN, Vice President. R. H. BRADLEY, Cashier. H. E. COOPER, Aunt's Cashier. 42 Years Successful Business[In Winfield, Kansas. THOS. B. KENNEDY, President. W. F. MYLLER, Cashier. JAR. V. HUMPHREY, Vice Pres. F. A. DURAND, Asst. Cashier. First National Bank, JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. Capital and Surplus, - $175,000 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. 4% On Savings. 1872. Delivered to Your Kitchen Door Like Grocerlen. Prompt and Personal KANSAS. 1914 AGENTS WANTED SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. Sayles' Millin THE HOME OF PRETTY HATS to $10.00. A large and well selected Millinery Goods, Etc., which will plea can be pleased, as my prices are c Mrs. C. E. Sayles Boley, The Topeka P Millinery,. PRETTY HATS!—Ranging in Prices and well selected stock of Up-to-date, which will please the most fastidious prices are cheaper than the cheapest. E. Sayles, Proprietress. Okla eka Pure Mill Sayles' Millinery,.. THE HOME OF PRETTY HATS--Ranging in Prices from 50c to $10.00. A large and well selected stock of Up-to-Date Hats, Millinery Goods, Etc., which will please the most fastidious. You can be pleased, as my prices are cheaper than the cheapest. Mrs. C. E. Sayles, Proprietress. The Topeka Pure Milk Co. Established 1903. Wholesale and Retail Gilt Edge Butter, M Phones 537-1411. Baskets, Berry Boxes And Farm Millet, Cane, Kaffir Corr Aud Turnip Ask For Special The Harnden Seed Co. Wholesale Seeds 505 WALNUT STREET. Uptown Store 1418 KANSAS CITY. and Retail Hienzlce Butter, Milk and Cr 411. Topeka, Berry Boxes, Fruit Pa- nd Farm Seeds. Kaffir Corn, Cow Peas Aud Turnip Seed. Ask For Special Price List. Seed Co. SEE Seeds SET. Long Distance Tele- nown Store 1418 Grand Avenue. ME. BAUM'S Hair Goods Are the Best Made. Hand Made Human Cre Wholesale and Retail Hienz Ice Cream, Gilt Edge Butter, Milk and Cream. Phones 537-1411. Topeka, Kansas. 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I will send a Receipt and Directions for curing any Case in 1 to 3 days. The first treatment gives great relief and if continued will cure forever BETTER THAN DOCTORS OR HOT SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. Leghorn Vicinity. It is still raining. The fields are very wet and work has been delayed. The wheat is ripe and needs to be cut, but under the present condition of the fields nothing can be done for several days. The oats are ripe and will be shattering before the wheat is cut. Corn is looking well, but far behind. Mrs. A. J. Treece entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday the 20th. Mrs. Treece is a pleasing hostess and the occasion was pleasantly spent. Mr. O. W. Reddins has been ill. He is under the doctor's care and is now doing nicely. Mr. David McFarland, who has atta been dangerously ill with pneumonia, peo --- --- Latest Styles always my aim. We sell Creole Hair Goods, Wigs, Pails, Braids, Puffs, and Transformations. Hair in bulk, Hair Nets, Straightening Combs, toilet articles. 310 E. 2d St. PINE CIRCLE HALF We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Etc. in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Wrje for Catalogue. IT IS FREE! P. O. Box 298; 26 Inch Creole Switches Me Each; 24 Inch 59c Each. linery, . . ATS!—Ranging in Prices from 50¢ selected stock of Up-to-Date Hats, please the most fastidious. You are cheaper than the cheapest. les, Proprietress.] Oklahoma. Pure Milk Co. Rail Hienz Ice Cream, Milk and Cream. Topeka, Kansas. Boxes, Fruit Packages from Seeds. Corn, Cow Peas, Alfalfa, Snip Seed. Special Price List. Co. SEEDS! Long Distance Telephone 1618. 118 Grand Avenue. RECEIPT. Bonds. Price $1.00. from Unnatural Discharges, Gleet, all Urinary Troubles. I will send a any Case in 1 to 3 days. The first if continued will cure forever ORS OR HOT SPRINGS LYONS, Oklahoma City, Okla. and appendicitis is improving at this writing. Miss Anna Wilson of Sedan is the guest of Miss Parthina Wesley. Services were held at the residence of Mr. George Briggans Sunday, the first time since last fall. The crowd was small owing to the rainy weather. Rev. Coleman announced a basket dinner for July at Mr., Briggans' Grove. Everybody is invited to come and bring their dinner. Sunday, July 4th, the people of this vicinity are planning a trip to Dearing to have church at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Watson. The couple is getting old and cannot get out to attend meeting and have asked the people to meet at their home Sunday, --- MISSOURI ```markdown ``` --- A committee of the Board of Trustees of the church, with the assistance of some of the older members of the church gave Rev. J. A. Broadnax and family a pleasant surprise party, Wednesday evening, June 16. Some of the Second Baptist members, also soldiers from Ft. Riley contributed largely. A purse of $6.00 was made up besides a nice basket of provision- Rev. Broadnax preached the Odd Fellows annual service in Salina, Kansas, June 20th. Meadstone a Dade, Griffin, Benson, Smith. Washington, A. Davy and Mr. Davy spent several days in attendance at the Art Federation at Salina, June 16, 17, 18. The ladies of the Reading and Art club held their annual reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dade, Thursday evening, June 24. The home was beautifully decorated in the club colors of white and purple and lovely flowers of the same color garnished all the rooms. In one corner of the parlor was the art work of the club valued at $192, $n exhibit for the visiting guests. The evening was enjoyably spent in modern social recreation until eleven, when $c$ cream and three different kinds of cake and punch were served. All guests departed, declaring the evening the most pleasant spent this social season. Mr. Joseph Miller on West 14th street is confined to his bed on account of illness. Mrs. John E. Mark is very ill, but her condition is improved. Four colored men, strangers in the city, while trying to cross the Republican river last week during the high water, were drowned by the boat capsizing. The men were buried unidentified and unknown to the community. It is thought they were harvest hands, en route for the West. Mrs. Stella Crews and daughter, Valeria and her little niece, Ernell Vivian Wilks are spending several weeks in Salina, attending the Federation, also visiting Mrs. Crews mother, Mrs. Perry. Little Einza Harris and Richard Harris are visiting relatives in Salina. Mrs. Della Harris spent several days of last week in Clay Center, the guest of her husband Mr. David Harris. Mr. Willie Richardson of Kansas City was called to the bedside of his father, Mr. William Richardson who is very low. James Oliver Crews was born in Saline County, Missouri, Dec. 7, 1888 and departed this life Tuesday afternoon at 3 P. M., June 22, 1915; age 26 years, 6 months and 14 days. He moved with his parents to Clay Center, Kansas in 1891. In 1901 they moved to Junction, where he made his home when not following his profession as cook. He was a kind, loving and obedient son to his parents. He was converted and baptized May 6, at the Second Baptist church. At all times during his illness, his talk was of his eternal home, where he would join his dear relatives. He leaves a mother, father, three brothers and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his demise. Our loss but heaven's gain. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Rev. J. D. Rice, pastor of St. James M. E. church left last Wednesday for Cave Springs, Ga., where he and Miss Estella Gordon were united in holy matrimony, June 30th. They will spend two weeks visiting friends in the South, after which they will go to Denver, Colorado for a visit with the groom's parents. They will be at home to friends at 569 East 6th St., after July 16th. Miss Odessa Brinkley and little Thelma Stout are visiting Miss Brinkley's relatives in Pittsburg. Rev. J. S. King, Rev. D. A. Jefferson, Mr. J. A. G. Blackwell and Miss Hannah Coleman attended the State B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School convention in Pittsburgh last week. All report a splendid session and J. A. G. Blackwell who has served as president of the B. Y. P. U. for two years was re-elected. Miss Mabel Fuller will leave shortly for Van Couver, B. C., where she will visit her mother. Mrs. F. B. Watson of Kansas City, Kansas, who is just from the Women's Bible Training College in Baltimore, Md., is in the city doing mission work Under the auspices of the Macedonia Baptist church. Miss Helen Roan is visiting relatives and friends in Kansas City. Dr. R. S. Whittaker has moved his office from the old place up over the Kansas Land office to 705 Union, up over the E. and M. Drug Co. Christina Bell has returned after a few days visit with her mother in Bartlesville, Okla. She is staying with her aunt here, Mrs. Maud Winfrey. Miss E'myra Moss passed through the city last Saturday en route to Omaha, Nebr., where she will visit her brother. The Kansas City Mission Conference, Sunday School Convention and Allen Christian Endowor League of the Kansas conference met in Ward Chapel, A. M. E., church, June 22, 23 and 24, Iola, Kansas, Rev. T. W. Greene, Sr., pastor; and Rev. J. T. Smith, presiding elder. Miss Jeannette Greene, district superintendent of the Sunday school convention and Mr. Oecil Maxwell, district superintendent of A. C. E. L., were present. Rev. R. C. Davis conducted the opening services; Rev. J. J. Watson preached the opening sermon, after which the prealding elders, Revs. J. R. Ransom and Rev. J. T. Smith, and others administered the Lord's supper to sixty communicants. The regular order of the program was as follows: Roll call; Revs. G. E. Pettigrew and J. W. Williams were elected secretaries, and Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., as reporter for all papers. Rev. R. C. Davis, Rev. G. E. Pettigrew and Rev. E. W. Smith preached excellent sermons during the session. The mayor of Iola, Hon. J. J. Varner, delivered the address of welcome on behalf of the city; Mrs. Eva Carter, on behalf of the church; Miss Maud Dunsey on behalf of the Sunday school. Responses by Rev. J. R. Ransom, D. D., Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., and Rev. A. Brown. Prof. J. S. Patterson delivered an address on "Effective Service." Prof. H. T. Kealing, in a scholarly manner, presented the works of Western University, urging parents not to rob their children of their rights. All reports were excellent and showed that care and study had been used in preparation. The district is standing well along all lines and will go to annual conference with round reports on all lines. The Sunday School Convention, through the papers rendered and discussions, brought forth some excellent plans and suggestions to better our Sunday School-One by indorsing the Graded System, Class organization, and the teachers training class-The Three essentials of a well taught lesson. Presentation, illustration and application etc. The League impressed upon all present the value of sentence prayer, the great possibility of the League becoming a dynamic force for God, by developing the latent talent of our young people. You may tell the other districts that the Kansas City District Conference was that it should be spiritually, financially, and in literary attainment. All honor is due our Presiding Elder and we cannot praise him to much. He is the right man in the right place. Miss Jeannette Greene and Mr. Cecil Maxwell so well performed their duties that they were unamniously reelected to their respective offices. Mrs. Dr. Geeter was elected Supt. of teachers training department, and Mrs. Moris, Supt. of Cradle Roll. Resolutions touching the death of Rev. H. M. Turner, D. D. were passed. Also heartily indorsing the administration of our great leader, Bishop H. B. Parks D. D. and indorsing the candidacy of Rev. J. R. Ransom D. D. for the office of Bishop. Among the notable devines who graced our session were Rev. J. C. C. Owens D. D. P. E. of the Omaha Dist., Rev. H. W. King D. D. 7. E. of Topeka Dist., Rev. A. H. Brooks P. E. Witchita Dist., Rev's J. S. Payne St. Luke Lawreence, C. A. Williams Witchita, H. F. Bray D. D. Hutchinson. Prof. H. T. Kealing Pres. Western University, Rev. Greene and wife with the loyal hearted people of Iola made our stay a pleasant one. The new church completed last year is a credit to them or any congregation, and the parsonage yard and surroundings were beautified. We left for our homes Friday morning with a prayer on our lips for Gods blessings to rest upon the Presiding Elder, Dist. of S. S. and League and upon the pastor and people of Iola. There were about 80 ministers and delegates present, aside from visitors. T. W. Greene Jr. reporter. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. The town is being depopulated on account of people going to harvest. Saturday, July 3rd bids fair to be a great day in the good old town, as the Fourth will then be celebrated in conjunction with one of the big days of the Chautauqua. Mrs. Emma Lucas left recently to join her husband in the large wheat harvest. Miss Jessie and Miss Sibyl say they will remain orphans until they return. The Clark family will soon leave for their farm in Logan County, Miss. Mr. Bond. As they were going away the preacher could hear singing but honeybunch and see a person come-off smile on both faces. Mr. Buchanan was born Jan. 27, 1845, at Lavirgne, Tenn., and at the age of 27 years he came to Gt. Bond without a dollar, but with tact and force, engendity, step by step, he has centered on the upward way of progress and on the financial road to success, until today he owns 220 acres of some of the best land in this section—well stocked with horses, hogs and cattle, with chickens galors. He is also owner of property in Topeka. His holdings are estimated at $440,000, and being in possession of this amount of worldly goods he deemed it wise to take unto himself a help-meet. He so chose for his partner Mrs. Luelia Brown of Topeka, who is a woman of high literary attainments, a conservative thinker and a devout Christian. I am dearous of locating my brother, last heard of was in Pine Bluff, Ark. His name is Edward Riley, 65 years old and born in Barnsville, S. C. I understand he has a large family and any information furnished of his whereabouts will be gladly recieved by S. S. Green, his brother; Room 318, Lannom Bldg., Bartlesville, Oklahoma. D. H. KURTZ Drug Co. Drugs and Physicians' Supplies. No. 6 North Main St. The Greenfield Clothing Company FORT SCOTO, KANSAS Frank Shoemaker, DRUGGIST. 704 East Wall St.-Phone 254. -S. & S.- Drug Store 15 South Main St. FORT SCOTT. -: KANSAS. Phone 17. "We always have what you want at one of these two stores." BALDRIDGE BROTHERS Cash Meat Market, WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS FRESH AND CURED MEATS, POULTRY, FISH, ETC. We buy and sell livestock and pay the highest cash prices. PARSONS, KANSAS. F. P: BYRON. C. G. COE, Topeka Byron & Coe No. 2 South James St. WHOLESALE & RETAIL MEAT MARKET Home Phone Main 1742. Bell Phone Main 0128. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS Look for this It's a Guide to Pure Foods ...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. "CADET," "LITTL7 JACK," "SAILOR BOY"—Standard Grade. Sold by Your Grocer. rare observations of common sense. Mthel Francis and Mr. Billie Lewis have gone to Dodge City. The Masons had a grand social and installation of officers. Thursday night, June 24th. The following are the new installed officers: Sam Houchin, W. M.; Les Stewart, S. W.; Nate McCormick, Trans.; Geo. Pennington, Soley.; Chester Brown, S. D.; Norman Green, J. D.; James Goodwin, S. S.; Braster Lewis, J. S.; Joe Green, Tyler; Rev. G. P. Henderson, Chaplain. LOOKEBA, OKLAHOMA. Mr. Johnnie Gunter spent Sunday afternoon at Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ray's. Grandma Gunter and son, Joseph were in Anadarko looking after business Monday. Mother and father Ray spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. H. B. Ray. day afternoon with Mrs. H. B. Ray. Rev. O. W. Winkfield, Carry and Napoleon Ray were in Hydro Saturday night, but returned to Bridgeport Sunday morning in time for services. The Children's Day program at Pleasant Grove, June 13th was well attended and each and every one report a nice time. Miss Mildred Wilson is on the sick list this week. Rev. G. E. Neal attended Normal at Kingfisher, we hope to see more teachers in Cadlo County in interested! The heavy rains last week did a great deal of damage to the cotton in this section of the country. Mr. S. M. Ray is yet out with his binder, I guess mother and father Ray are getting very lonely by this time. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. We had the pleasure of having in our city Profs. Andras Babera and Castella Villieto. Prof. Babera made a very interesting lecture, and was a rare treat to those present. He is the only black man in America who belongs to the Brotherhood of Magicians. He says he has one text and one song everywhere he goes. His text is "Love your brother like a hog loves mud and his song is "Blest Be the Ties that Bind" He said when the American loves his brother like a hog loves mud he would change his song to "Hallalujah, it is done." He played many different things, which were both enjoyable and laughable. If he is on your circuit don't miss hearing him, because his lecture is worth fifteen cents. The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. A. D. Johnson. We had Professors Babera and Villieto with us. A few remarks by Rev. L. Green. Several blocks were made and the vice president was in the chair as it was the president's time to serve. We were served hot rolls and fried chicken and I think we all left declaring Mrs. Johnson an ideal hostess. Mr. and Mrs. A. Moore returned home from a short visit in Girard, Kansas with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Valley and Mr. and Mrs. Langford. While there Mr. Valley was taken suddenly ill, but they reported him as being much better. Mr. Moore caught more fish and had better health while away than ever before. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Hawkins came down from Paisons, Kansas Monday. Mr. Hawkins came to the doctor for his health. He seems to be failing and came to consult a physician here. They returned home Tuesday evening. Miss Lucine Henry will leave for a few days to visit with her brother at Iola. Mr. and Mrs. L.B.Sudduth have with them, his cousin, Miss Calpepper of Alabama. GT. BEND. KANSAS. Mr. James F. Buchanan of this city was recently married in the city of Hutchinson to Mrs. Brown, who arrived there last Wednesday on A. T. & S. F. train No. 5. As the intended bride stepped from the train the groom-to-be was in evidence and made a bee line for the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Walters, 120 Third St. East, where Rev. J. E. Allen of the Baptist church was in waiting; and in jig time he had put on the LOST-RELATIVE Means Not Only BETTER CLOTHES But Also FASHION AND FIT The Greenfield Clothing Co. has been the leader in this section of Kansas, and all correct dressers are patrons of Lee Farm and Old Man's Concert to be given, July 5th at Pierre's Edition. We are sorry to learn of the sudden and serious illness of Mrs. Vance. Mr. Karl Young of Lawrence spent Sunday in the city the guest of Miss Flora Barker. Rev. Alexander conducted services at Pierre's Addition last Sunday which were enjoyed by all. We are sorry to say that Mrs. Mollis Parc is still very ill at her home, also Mrs. Mary Bennett. Mrs. Chas. Caldwell visited relatives and friends in Kansas City and Leavenworth a few days last week. All the latest styles of Creole Hair goods, electric combs, $1.00. A. C. McClalland Todd, 1315 Van Buren St., Phone 2457 White. Home wanted with some good family for 7 weeks old baby boy, colored, Kansas Children's Home Society, 918 Kansas Ave. Mrs. Richard Slaughter who recently underwent an operation at the Santa Fe Hospital has been taken home and is now improving. Mr. W. E. Hill of 3520 Prairie Ave., Chicago, spent a few hours in Topeka Friday, June 25, visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. Duncan of 315 Lime street. --- Miss Flemmings of Horton is here visiting Mrs. Hazel Clark. She is the daughter of the late John Flemmings, who was widely known over Kansas. --- Miss Jessie Lamberson, Miss Lea Payne, Miss Edna Green, Mr. Clyde Crith spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Effie and Mr. Alonzo Tyler, 1191 Lincoln street. --- Old hair goods made over and dyed equal to new. Braids made from combings. A. C. McGlelland Todd, 1315 Van Buren street. Phone 2457 Whitte—Adv. Remember Wilson's Summer Garden, July 4th—a big celebration, barbecue dinner, concert by Jackson's band at night. Come and enjoy yourself at this ideal spot. Rev. L. D. Stevens will preach next Sunday at the East Hill Baptist church and those who would partake of a spiritual feast should hear this young giant in the ministry. Mrs. Bertha Fulcher of Greenville, Miss., and her baby daughter, are in the city spending a few weeks as guests of their cousin, Mrs. Edith Slaughter, 1219 E. 10th street. Misses La Rue Fleming and Hortense Holloway of Horton, Kansas, were pleasant callers at this office, Wednesday. They are here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clark on 91C Jefferson St. Miss Maude Glover, after spending a week as the guest of Miss Katherine Barker left for a visit to Atchison. Miss Glover was one of the bridesmaids for the Beck-Walker wedding. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 1 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. For the benefit of the new stone church, corner Norris and Harrison streets, known as St. Mark A. M. E. church, given by the MOZART CHORAL SOCIETY, under direction of Mr. Robart Floyd, Tuesday night, July 6th. Admission—Children 5c; Adults 10c.—Rev. W. M. Martin, pastor.—Adv. Mrs. Geo. Lee, Miss Ruth Harper of Helena, Mont.; Miss Mildred Bryant of Colo., and Miss Lara Graham of Hot Springs, were the honored guests at a kodak party given by Miss Rae Thompson. An interesting event of the afternoon was a sketch by Mr. Geo. Hamilton. He drew his breath. Among those present were; Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Rosa, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gibson, Mrs. Dick Porter, Mrs. W. M. Allen, Miss Helen McLean, Margaret Foster, Bessie Bennett, Ara Hawkins, Willa A. Cooper, Cleo Morgan, Rose Bertha, Katherine Barker, Mr. Joseph Rollins, Kenyon McDonald, Harry Abbott, Walter Jones, Harold Harris, Geo. Hamilton, Harry Dand The Young Matron's club had their annual closing picnic last Wednesday. They departed, each declaring that she had had a joyful time. Hon, H. J. Pinkett, a prominent attorney of Omaha, Nebr., was a visitor in the city last week and was the guest of Mrs. Ellen Slaughter, 1407 Monroe, until Monday. Mrs. Rose Jackson has returned from Osawatomie, Kansas, where she went to confer the Household of Ruth degrees on H. of R. No. 5064, also visiting a few days in Kansas City. Mrs. Fannie Black of Atchison and little grand daughter, Ernestine stopped over in Topeka a few days, en route from California and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jackson. The Phyllis Wheatley clob will have a lawn social at the residence of Mrs. A. Hardy, 1419 Quincy St., Monday evening, July 12th, 1915; Mrs. A. Hardy, pres.; Mrs. Chas. Lytle, Sec'y. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, $22 Kannas avenue, Phone 606. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. On last Saturday afternoon, the Baker's Union had their annual picnic. The Royal, Ideal, Avalon and White Form. The picnic was at Wilson's Summer Garden and was the occasion of a fine time for all present. Hon. T. W. Troupe returned last Tuesday from Parcous, Kansas, where he set on foot the temporary organization of a local colored men's business league. Some time during the present month he will return to Parsons to complete the organization. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Roberts are having their home on Topeka remodeled. New porches, rooms, etc., are being added, and when completed, it will not only be modern in all of its appointments, but one of the most beautiful and comfortable in the city. Let other young people follow this excellent example. Mrs. James Johnson was hostess to a pretty dinner-party on Saturday evening, complimentary to Mrs. E. H. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Fred McNeal of Hennessey, Okla. Coverers were laid for Mrs. E. H. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Fred McNeal, Miss Corrine Knot, Miss C. Geraldyne Morgan, and Mrs. Johnson. NOTICE! We have an application from a young man and wife who are desirous to go on a farm and earn some money with the intention of farming for themselves later on. Anyone wishing a young couple of this kind will do well to write this office for particulats. --- News was received here today that the 23-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Williams, James B. Williams, Jr., died Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. in Chicago. Mr. Williams is a former Topeka boy and has a host of friends here who will regret to hear of his and bereavement and extend sympathy. Last Saturday afternoon, June 26, was the occasion of a delightful little surprise party given by Mrs. De Priest at her home, 6th and Filmore. It was in honor of the 13th birthday of her two children, Cleo and Leo. There were thirteen girls and boys present. Games were played and refreshments served after which the little guests departed, feeling very happy. The Oriental Art club met with Miss Effie Tyler, 1191 Lincoln St. Opened with prayer by Chaplain, Mrs. Core. Discussions were held about the conference which met at Salina, Kansas and the officers for the ensuing year were elected. Refreshments were served, consisting of strawberries, ice cream, fruit, punch and wafers. Everyone went home declaring Miss Tyler an ideal hostess. MOUSEHOLD GOODS BOUGHT , AND SOLD. Dealer in Second Hand Clothes and Shoes. 4100 Lincoln St. Topeka, Kans. Continental Ice Cream ..In Bulk, Bricks or Fancy Designs.. Dainty and Delicious. Shipped Everywhere. BEATRICE CREAMERY CO., playing at the Lincoln Music Center, headed by the young comedian, Eugene Bell, clean, classy and strictly up to date—new songs, jokes and new faces coming at all times—with funny comedians, plenty of girls change of, program, three times a week—something different every day—good scenery, plenty of singing and dancing—featuring that funny comedian, "Jabo Jones," in eccentric dancing stunts; also the little favorite comedienne, Carrie Sanford; and Miss Lola Moland, the Cherokee song bird, singing the latest New York hits—featuring that beautiful song, "I Want to be Somebody's Girl," and many others. Miss Lissie Thompson, the "Louisiana Coon Shouter,"—something new at all time—a screaming show from start to finish. Coming. The famous "Cream Puff," Mr. S. R. McDaniel, that clever, eccentric, dancing and singing comedian, with a reportoire of the latest southern song hits. Mr. O. JY. McDaniel, producer and scene painter and lyric writer, producing something new every minute, will try to please you with good shows at all times.—Comedy team of House ad House.—O. H. McDaniel, Mgr. and Producer. Mr. Wm. Grissard has opened a new cafe and palooza at 1709 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. He also has a lunch stand in connection. Manicuring and facial massage, Miss Zephyr Turner, 1815 Van Buren St. Phene 2467 White. ..In Bulk, Dainty and Delicious BEATI Topeka, Mr. Edwin Burge, 117 E. 14th continues on the slick list. Miss Delle Nevilla and Mr. E. N. Martin, two popular young people of the city, were united in the bonds of holy matrimony Monday evening at the home of the bride's cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ransom and Dr. J. L. Ransom, 1716 Topeka ave. Rev. W. M. Martin, D. D., pastor of St. Mark A. M. E. church officiated. Only members of the two families were present. The bride wore a blue taffeta coat suit, and the groom the conventional black. They are residing for the present at 1416 Quincy street. --- Miss Margaret Foster entertained with an auto party, June 29, in honor of Miss Sarah Graham, who is her guest. About six couples met at her beautiful and cheerful home on Boles Ave., and at nine o'clock three large cars stood outside ready to take her party. They traveled about twenty-five miles out of town and returned by moonlight. After the ride which was enjoyed by all, they returned to find a grand repast awaiting them, which did not consist only of ice cream and cake, but of the delicate things which this season affords. About midnight they departed and truly it wae the classiest affair of that kind that has ever been given. --- Miss Mattle Bradshaw was hostess at a very jolly party given complimentary to Miss' Ione Avery at the home of Miss Essie Clark 1414 Western avenue, Friday evening, June 25th. About twenty young people enjoyed the hospitality and spent the evening in cards and dancing. Later in the evening refreshments were served, after which Miss Avery announced her engagement to Mr. Askew of California, which was a surprise to her many friends. Miss Avery departed Saturday evening for her home in Guthrie, where the wedding will take place later. She has the hearty wishes of a host of friends in Topeka. --- Hon. A. D. Griffin, advertising manager of The Plaindealer, exmember board of trustees of Western University, and leader of the western wing of Negro Democracy, packed his "carpet bag" last Saturday and the destination indicated by the sign of a peculiar shaped hole in the margin of a railroad ticket about eighteen inches long read: "Washington, D. C." Mr. Griffin is the strongest candidate in the race for the appointment of Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, and is going on the grounds to press his claims. He has in his possession as fine a lot of endorsements ever given any man, white or black, for a political job, and with the aid of several influential Kansas Democrats, who accompanied him, he expects to land the plum. Mr. Griffin has letters from every federal officeholder and Democratic leader in the state, including the smooth-bore or ward politicians. Several attempts were made to "draw him out" on the matter, but Mr. Griffin refused to make a statement other than that he was going to Washington and that he would be accompanied by men away up in the ranks of the party. He also refused Attenent Ice Cream Bricks or Fancy ous. Sh RICE CREAMER The Churches BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH. (Rev. B. R. Rea, Pastor.) Sunday School was well attended. The superintendent was at his best and everyone present showed great interest throughout the session. At 11 A. M., song; prayer by Brother Ell Williams; song; scripture lesson 2 Psalms, led by Rev. A. DeMoss; sermon by pastor, subject, "God's Ways Are Best," text, Duet, 5:33. He plainly showed us our crooked ways in life and such beautiful paths of righteousness he very plainly pictured before us. The A. C. E. L. was led by Mrs. Washington; song, No. 12; prayed by Brother J. S. Chiles; song; scripture lesson, 133 Psalms, 1:11 read by pastor; song 18. A very short talk by the pastor on the work of the young people in the church. A very interesting program was rendered: Paper, Miss Lee Etta Williams, subject, "Young Girls as A. C. E. L. Workers;" song; paper, Mrs. W. W. Russell, subject, "Christ's Mission to the Church;" reading, Miss Okellan Grant; song; reading, Mrs. Evylen Gateskill. Each selection was well rendered. We are looking forward to the time when more young people will take an interest in the church work. Remember the Ladies Sewing Circle is meeting each evening in the church, where they are very busily engaged in quilting; come and assist us. Next Sunday at 3 P. M., there will be a missionary sermon at the church; come ye and hear him. On Friday, July 9th, Mrs. Luella Johnson of Lane Chapel will entertain Brown Chapel Sewing Circle and the Sewing Circle of Lane Chapel at the home of Mrs. Thos. Vaughn on East 15th street. She will begin serving at 12 and continue until 10 P. M. Now remember Sister John- --- season departure for the Nassau Capital. Be that as it may, these telegrams and a sudden departure for the scene battle mean something, and we are expecting daily to receive the news of Mr. Griffin's appointment. He is a almon pure Democrat and one of the first men in Kansas to espouse the cause of Woodrow Wilson for president. Mr. Griffin was a Democrat when it was considered a crime out here in Kansas for a Negro to preach other than Republican doctrine. He is worthy of all that he seeks. Kansas and Kansans would rejoice at his appointment. In the absence of Rev. W. W. Ewing last Sunday, Rev. L. D. Stevens preached at the Thirteenth Baptist church in the evening and his discourse was thoroughly enjoyed by the congregation. Rev. Stevens and family are recent arrivals to the city, coming from Wichita. He is employed at the new Kresge Dime house. He is a young man, but is destined to be a power in the pulpit. He is possessed of a voluminous vocabulary, an ease and grace in speaking and a fine delivery. The Sunday school of the Third Baptist church has set aside Sunday, July 11th, as rally day. The afternoon will be devoted to this financial effort. Preaching at 3:00 o'clock. Mr. John Rucker, 1807 Chandler street, who has been on the sick list for three weeks, is convalescent. tal eam ey Designs.. ipped Everywhere. RY CO., Kansas. son does not know failure. Success is her aim so be sure and come and hepl her in this good move as we are well aware of the fact that she will leave us very soon to spend the summer in the East. Just stop and think she leaves us as one and returns as two. Lunches will be 10 cents each. "Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me, for such is the kingdom of heaven."—Matt. 19:14. It was a glorious day; the sun shone a brightly upon our father's children, many of whom, were to be found worshiping at St. John. We felt more than bleasted. At 9:30 our Sunday school was opened by singing and prayer. The lesson then continued until 10:30, at which time the primary department was ushered upstairs where they united with the school proper and celebrated Children's Day, one of the greatest days of the year. Miss Lutie Hawkins and Superintendent W. W. Buckner and teachers had prepared a treat. The little people favored us with a dialogue, beautiful songs, flag exercises and many very nice selections. Master Leonard Hardiman favored us with a vocal solo, "Jesus Bids Us Shine." This was enjoyed by all. We hope that Leonard will continue and become a great vocalist. The Sunday school proper gave us some beautiful thoughts and music. Interesting papers were read by Miss Helen Forbes, Mrs Reed and Mr. Percy Smith. Miss Ethel Woldridge favored us with a vocal solo, which we all enjoyed. The Misses Reynolds rendered some very effective instrumental music. For the first time Sunday school was merged into church services with much success. Think of the little people! Sitting from 9:30 until 12:30 with no intermission. They were so patient and seemed practically absorbed in the program! After the program closed reports were .1 at one time presented by John Christian Endeavor at 7:40 p.m. he was well attended. Our lesson was very beautifully led by Miss Linda Hawkins, subject; "Song and Po Meaning." Many favorite songs were sung and with them their history was given. Those who were absent cannot know what they missed. We were a widely attended to the fact that a song plus its meaning, plus its history and worth while, is more than beautiful. Rev. Owens gave us a beautiful solo. After C. E. services church began. An excellent sermon was rendered by Rev. Owens. His presentation in the morning brought a large crowd for the eveing service. Many old worshipers came, out to hear him. Come to and pray for our morning prayer meeting—6 a. m. All are cordially invited. Begin the day with prayer, that the blessed Master may attend you. We have early prayer the first Sunday morning in every month. You can't afford to forget it.—A. C. E. Little Carrie May Donnelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Donnelly, was baptized Sunday morning. The Sewing Circle was royally entertained at the home of Mrs. Jackson, 129 N. Van Buren street. We feel that our circle will be compelled to grow with such hearty workers as Mrs. Jackson. Rev. N. L. Smith will preach for us next Friday night. His text will the missionary work. Everyone is cordially invited to be present and receive some of the many, good things from Rev. Smith'sarmon. Don't forget the trollly party July 8th—Place, beat in town. Guests: Yourself and friends. Come out and have a good time. The ladies of the Junior Stewardess board have prepared for you. "Get a Ticket." The third Sunday in July is to be examination day at St. John. Because to be present, and best of all, be prepared to answer the questions creditably: "How much did I give in the rally?" "How much do I owe my church?" This is glancing day. The name of every member on the church roll will be called, with their answer to the first question suffixed. Bear in mind, friends, this is to pay off the mortgage complete. Don't forget the time—Sunday, July 18. EAST HILL BAPTIST CHURCH. East Hill Baptist church gave rally, Sunday, June 27. Ministers officiating in morning services were Revs. Jennings, Johnson and Crockett. Rev. Crockett, speaker of the day chose his text from Ephesians 6:11. Rev. Crockett is a splendid speaker. B. Y. P. U. services at 6:30 were very interesting, having the subject "Mission" for discussion. Preaching at 8 o'clock. Rev. C. C. Crockett chose his text from Galatians, 6:7. Thursday, July 1st, 1915, the Mission Circle will meet with Mrs. Anna Kendrick. Launch will be served. The East Hill willing Workmen club will give a social July 3rd at Mrs. Ransom Taylor, 803 Golden Ave., into a guessing contest. Everybody invited; hamberg sandwich, ice cream, cake and soda pop will be served. Mr. Henry Thompson is very ill. Miss Gertrude Chiles returned home from Colorado, where she visited her sister, Mrs. Nellie Smith. She reports having a delightful time. Mrs. Washington, on Locust Mr. continues on the sick list. Rev. W. W. Ewing is out of the city this week on business. Any person writing this office for information will please send stamps, if an answer is expected. When in Salt Lake City and want to make place to eat and rest, stop at Lapard Jackson, 146, 8, 4th St. West. It is announced that Miss Alice Anderson and Mr. Roddy Rucker, two of Topeka's popular young people, will be united in the bonds of holy matrimony. 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Car₄ leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. So we think we know how to make GOOD FLOUR. Insist upon having the BEST. Manufactured by Mill and Elevator Company, SALINA KANSAS. -- Big Negro Firm -- GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Avenue. Kansas City, Missouri "Ah, there's Sweetness, Madam" Just one thing required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's the butter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. 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Mrs. John Hickman of Omaha who spent the week visiting with her parents returned to her home, having spent a pleasant time. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hunley entertained a few friends Sunday at din- THE NATIONAL OF TENNESSEE The National Life and Accident Incorporated 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. ner, complimentary to the visiting ladies who were in the city. Mr. George Bradford visited in Topeka. Mr. C. Johnson of Kansas City is a pleasant visitor in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCalup of Lawrence are visiting in the city. Miss Captola Stemmons who has been quite ill is able to be out again. Mr. Charles Divers continues on the sick list. All are proud to see the Owens brothers at work on the police force again. Of late they are doing some very splendid work, for which they are receiving high commendation from everyone, as they are making a place for themselves in the race. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Perkins are the proud parents of a ten pound baby girl.' Mr. C. A. Guilliford of Sterling was a Sunday visitor here. Ruth Chapter 48, Order of the Eastern Star met Friday afternoon in a business session. All members were present and much work was accomplished. Mr. Jaaper Rivers who has been in the city for some time left for Florence, Kansas. Mrs. Mayfield and daughter of Newton visited in the city. Mr. Jerry Taylor is indisposed t this waiting. Mrs. A. Underwood of Newton spent a couple of days visiting with her daughters. Mr. Jake Vick visited in the city and returned to Muskogee. The entertainment given, June 24 by the well known Frank Kirk, at the Second Baptist church was very largely attended and quite a success. Among the numbers well rendered were a violin solo by Earl Briscoe with Clarence Nasby, piano accompanist and an excellent vocal solo by Mr. T. Hermon. Mrs. Brown of Bowling Green, Mo., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mackay. Rev. Mackay of Pittsfield, Ill., preached an able sermon there. Mr. L. W. McCue colored left for St. Louis, Mo., recently at 6:20 and arrived at Jacksonville at 9:10 In W. T. Capp's Hudson car. Mrs. Francis House gave quite a successful banquet recently at the Second Baptist church for the Fourth Ward club of the Second Baptist church. The menu was excellent and it was largely attended and an excellent program was rendered. Miss Lily Fry of Springfield, Ill., visited her grandma and other relatives here. Mrs. Dr. Berry and daughter, Emma Jean of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. Emma Black of N. Cox St. Hicklin Tabernacle and Sir Knights and the Tent held their annual sermon, June 20th at the Second Baptist church. Rev. Russell of Topeka, Kansas officiated. Mendames Lucy Underwood and Grant Weir left for Painsville, Mo. Misses Ella Robinson, Mary Johnson and Bevie Ross are delegates of Mrs. Christian Middleton League in Quiney, July 28 and 29. Mrs. Fanny Tate of W. Anna St., was on the sick list. Miss Edith Stanton, sister of Mrs. Roxey Brooks and Mr. Robert Mitchell of Bloomington, Ill., visited Mrs. R. Brooks of Hardin Avenue. Mr. Sidney Keene of Alton, Ill., was the guest of his uncle, Mr. Samuel Rhodes of 650 S. West St. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waggoner a six pound daughter, their second child. Rev. E. M. Harlis returned from a two day's visit at the 5th District convention at the Christian church at Ashland, Ill. He ably spoke on the subject, "Treat the Black Man as you do the Other Men." He was appointed general agent of a book called the "History of the Different Churches in Illinois." There are 770 churches in the state. Mrs. B. Trumbo and husband Mr. Sterling Trumbo of Davenport, Ia., are guests of Mrs. Trumbo's mother on N. Sandy St. Mesdames Elnora Mitcherso and Lucinda Wright are on the sick list, also Ada Cooper on N. Cox St. Mr. Charley Moore who had his jaws operated on is now home much improved. The West Side Art club met June 25, with Mrs. John McCree on Anna street. For card writing, any size, very neat, and also composing poetry see Miss Nellie Early, 719 N. Cox St. Miss Allia May Creamery rendered an excellent piano solo at the Mt. E. B. church, at the supper given by Mesdames J. Saunders and Wright Among, those who attended the League meeting at Springfield, Lt. recently, were Dr. Kinniebrew, Messrs. John Dunn, Ed and Frank Mallory and Miss Laura Allen. Mr. Morgan of W. Edgmond St., was a Chicago visitor recently also Miss Oral Bell visited her uncle there. Among those $ o_{n} $ the sick list are Mr. C. Moore, Mrs. Elnora Mitcherson and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Terry. Richard B. Harrison, the entertainer gave a grand recital June 24 at the A. M. E. church. Mr. H. C. Mallory gave a social on the lawn of Dr. Scruggs for his Sunday School class recently. The Business meeting of the Second Baptist church was held, June 14, at the home of Miss Jessie Allen on N. Diamond street. Excellent refreshments were served. The paper read at the Literary by Miss Nellie Early, recently, entitled "A Duty To Mother," was fine and the recitation by Miss Francis Bowen was fine, also the piano solo by Lenora Fountain. Mrs. Mary Roed celebrated her 32nd birthday recently at her home, 321 Anna St. The house was tastefully decorated in pretty colors. 'She received a number of presents and a grand time was had by all present. MORTON, KANSAS. O. E. S. served a three course luncheon and all departed at a late hour feeling much refreshed and benefitted. Too much praise cannot be given Mr. Peak for the interest shown and help given Justice Lodge at Horton. Mrs. A. Gamble entertained the Imperial Art club last week. Quite a number of Horton people attended the entertainment at Hiawatha last week and all report a nice time. Rev. McTassel went to Sabetha on last Sunday where he conducted a successful rally rally. Rev. M. J. Smith preached at the Second Baptist church Tuesday night and at the A. M. E. church Wednesday night. Mr. Samuel Lee of Holton shook hands with friends in Holton, while en route to Omaha to see a sick son. Mr. Garfield Powell left Monday for a trip to the southeast part of the state on business. 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 candles, fruit, ice cream and soda water. 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Through our efforts several thousand people will read the Plaindealer in that state, and that's not so bad. All in all our folks in Oklahoma love the paper; not all, oh not because some Negroes do not even appreciate that they are living, see? With a heavy heart, we pulled ourselves together and biding adieu to Oklahoma, we landed first at Joplin, Mo., where inclementy of weather put a quietus on our efforts for The Plaindealer, however, ye scribe had the pleasure of addressing a large audience at the Baptist church, of which Rev. Jones is the able pastor. The race boasts of three modern church edifices at Joplin, the gift of a Mr. Connor, a chivalrous white man, who has gone to his final reward. The school building for the race is also a beautiful two story brick building. After leaving that town we stopped at Pittsburg, Kansas, where we delivered a well-received talk at the A. M. E. church. At this place we were joined by the old Roman, Nick Chiles, where we introduced ourselves and planned for a whirl-wind campaign of subscription getting. Just here we desire to say that the lynch law came very near reacting on the Governor of Georgia, who commutted the death sentence of Lao Frank to a life imprisonment, and to save that executive and his property, the state militia had to be called out. Every sane mind thinks the governor did he property thing, but the demonstration of that howling mob, only goes to show how far if allowed, men will go in trampling under foot, the majesty of the law. We are not in favor of mob law, but in this case we would have appreciated the mob going a little farther by placing the rope on the governor's neck, and then turned him lose, sea? Well, after spending a day at Girard, Kansas with Editor Chiles, picnicing and understanding each other, we separated. He won loud applause from the picnikers in a response to an address by a white citizen. This fearless Negro editor rolled up his sleeves and handled the race question without gloves and what we want yoh to know he handled it. After the conclusion of Oklahoma write-ups in this issue, we'll talk about the Sunflower state. Your scribe while at McAllester, had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. J. E. Thompson, the accomplished principal of Clearview City School, and her faculty, consisting of Miss Ethel Dunlap, Miss Rue Kinchin and Miss A. C. Abrams, all who are attending the Normal at that city. Mrs. Thompson is one of the best lady principals we have met, who is giving satisfaction, and by the work she is accomplishing has won the people. She has an enrollment of 250 pupils and the Clearview School building is a two-story brick, four large rooms equipped with every apparatus that go to make it a modern school. The little lady is one of Oklahoma's leading pedagogues and with her excellent corps of teachers, each one being proficient in the educational work is doing much for the educational uplift of the race. Mrs. Thompson is the wife of Mr. Thompson, the founder of Clearview and we wish all of women possessed her ability. Over near Hope, Ark., the chilvurous whites recently lyndhed a colored man who had been forced to kill a white man. Arkansas is sadly in need of true missionary work. NOWATA, OKLAHOMA. There are not more than 500 colored citizens at Nowata, and like the race in the majority of the towns, their progress is most notable along the church line, and in the way of societies; there being five churches and six lodges. There are quite a few who own homes, and some of them real nice ones. At one time Nowata bloomed like a rose, but with the departure of the oil folks, a great deal of the push accompanied them. After going about, your scribe was able to glean the following facts concerning the part we, as a race, are playing there: The East Side Cafe at Nowata, is owned and conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Neal Stines. This is one of the thriving enterprises at that place. They feed you right and keep what you want and good eating is on at this place. Mrs. Stines is the real "boos" and gives Brother Stines a job to keep him out of devilment: Mr. Harvey Bouldin, one of the old land marks at Nowata, being --- one of the first men of our race on the ground. He has a three table pool parlor and up to lately conducted a cafe. His residence is one of the best in the city. Conditions are such that this gentleman has decided to cast his lot with the people at Cushing. He is having a two-story building erected in which Mr. Bouldin will conduct a combination business in that oil town. He is a good mixer and there is no reason he should not succeed. Mr. E. M. Morton, a tonsorial artist, is in business at Nowata, and his barber work can't be questioned. He is delivering the goods, hence he has many patrons. If you doubt what we say, call on him, and you will see he is a "barber for your whiskers." The Plaindealer's interest at Nowata is looked after by Ulysses R. Smith, who hails from Chetopa, Kansas where he represented the Overton-Hygienie Mfg. Co., of Chicago, but at present he is connected with Hotel Campbell. Smith, like the Smith of Jamestown fame, believes in hustling for your oats. He is letting the folks at Nowata know that its their duty to sustain a Negro newspaper. If more of our young men possessed Mr. Smith's push, our race would go ahead by bounds and leaps. The C. S. Quartett of Nowata is certainly a singing bunch and they warble "just like Malinda rings." The members are Messrs. U. R. Smith, soprano; Eugene Countee, tenor; Harvey Bouldin, baritone; E. D. Griffith, basso; instructor, Dr. P. P. Peppers. These young men are artists and their renditions are always received with much appreciation. They were singing for the "Humbug Circus," pulled off by the white Elks the night we reached Nowata and made a decided hit. As stated above they are rare entertainers and possess some voices. Mr. George Campbell who for years has been reading the Plaindealer is owenn of Campbell's Rooming House and Cafe. His rooms are the right kind and he feeds the way you like to eat. For seven years he's been in business and his policy is to treat all right. He owns his property, three good houses and he has 11 good rooms for the public. At Nowata, Dr. Ed D. Jones of our race is practicing medicine and has a nice office. He finished from Leonard Medical College, Raleigh, N.C., class 1909. He formerly resided at Tatinns, Okla., and spent his medical carerr in his native state. He is a brilliant young man and being made of the material from which success must come. He owns a farm and is one of the race's safe leaders. He pays special attention to diseases peculiar to women and children. The East Side Chill Joint is operated by Mr. Will Wesson, who is ably assisted by his wife. They serve Mexican dishes and are enjoying a nice trade. When in Nowata, call and see him at 314 E. Delaware St. The Dellmata Candy Kitchen, located at 405 E. Delaware St., Nowata is some swell place and the proprietor, Mr. R. C. Culton has not overlooked a single thing to make it one of the best places of the kind of Oklahoma. He is an expert candy maker and keeps a complete stock on hand. He also is an extensive dealer in confectioneries, tobacco, cigars, etc. His cold drink department is also well patronized. Large crowds frequent the Dellmata, where they get the best of everything. This young man secured his knowledge of candy making in Chicago, St. Louis, and Omaha and he is one of the best in the business. Such places reflect credit on us as a race. The Red Devil Cafe is one of the best known places at Nowata, Okla. The owner is Mr. L. L. C. Craig, n expert man in that line of business. He serves everything to be found in a first class cafe and his cakes and ples take front rank. His short orders has won popularity for the "Red Devil," as he doesn't employ anything but expert cooks. He is located at 301 E. Delaware and when you are in Nowata, call on him. Mr. W. M. O'Neal, a man of our race is engaged in the shoe repairing business, his shop being located at 309 Cherokee St., Nowata. He has been a workman for 35 years, which is proof that he knows something about his trade. He also is an all around leather worker, being an expert harness maker. Mr. J. W. Ezell, a man of our race at Nowata, is conducting a grocery and Mrs. Pearl Lott is his clerk. He carries a nice stock, and our people are liberal in their support of this enterprise. The place is contacted in a business like manner, and Mr. Ezell who is an expert me- ..BIG DAYS.. AT ...BEAUTIFUL... Lincoln Electric Park Kansas City,Mo There will be an Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Display July 4-5. chastic is kept busy doing carpenter work. Mr. A. W. Turk is one of the goahead men of our race at Nowata. He has a modern 9 room sleeping place, that is crowded at all times. The beds are clean and one enjoys every comfort, just like at home. He also owns a two table pool parlor and conducts a bath room. He is full of push and while out after money, tries to give everyone a run for same. He will appreciate a visit when you are in Nowata. PAWHUSKA, OKLAHOMA. PAWHUSKA, DALAHOMA. The race at Pawhuska boast of a Masonic lodge, just four months old, but it promises to develop into a healthy body. It is known as Pawhuska Star and is officered by Mr. Frank Walker, W. M.; G. A. Windsor, S. W.; James Mohair, J. W.; Nathan Holey, secretary; Jas. Dangerfield, Chaplain; W. J. Sils, treas. The organization consists of some of the best men in that city. There is only one other Negro secret society there—the K. of P., and there is also a S. M. T. society at Pawhuska. There is one Baptist church of which Derton Sils is the moving spirit and the A. M. E. church is established in that Indian city. The school is taught by Miss Emily E. Patterson of Muskogee. VINITA. OKLAHOMA. The A. M. E. church and parsonage at Vinita, are easily worth $6000.00. This church is pastored by that able man, Rev. R. L. Green, who has been in the ministry eighteen years. He is blessed with an accomplished wife, who is recognized as one of our best scholars, being a classical graduate, having finished at Clark University, Atlanta, Georgia. These good people are faithful work- ..BIG ...BEAU Lincoln Elect There will be an Old Fashioned Celebration a Display One Hour to Patriotism Under auspices of the Daughters of the American Revolution MONDAY from 1:30 to 2:30 p. m.—Big Patriotic Celebration—Public Speaking by Prominent Negroes. Among the invited are Bishop H. B. Parks, Rev. W. H. Peck, Rev. W. H. Thomas, N. C. Crews, Wm. C. Hueston, C. H. Cal'oway, J. P. King, Rev. J. W. Nurse, R.v. J. M. Booker, Rev. R. Davis, G. A. Page. A chorus of 100 voices will sing national songs—A thousand school children will give the thrilling flag salute. ers for the uplift of our race and are indeed a credit to us. Mr. W. M. Barker, an old time Plaindealer admirer is one of the strong men at Vinita. He owns 420 acres of rich land, and is one who believes in education, having a son, who is a student at Langston College. He has been a tonsorial artist for years and at present contemplates opening a modern place at Vinita. He is full of push and has the respect and confidence of all. Twenty acres of this land has oil wells—six in all—and is considered very valuable. Thomas Tonsorial Parlor is a high class place at Vinita for white trade. This shop has been going 25 years and only expert workmen are employed. The proprietor, Mr. S. B. Thomas is ably assisted by the following expert barber: Mr. Oscar Moore. The patrons are among the best whites at Vinita. Two good workmen are wanted at this place. The Twin Shining parlor is owned by Moore brothers, thrifty young colored men at Vinita. This place is conducted by white trade and three of our boys are employed. They are Clarence Barker, James Turner and George Venters. The swellest tonsorial parlor in the city of Vinita is the one owned by Mrs. Belle Davis, and managed by her sons Mr. J. E. F. Davis. Her deceased husband was one of the old land marks around that place and built up a large trade before his death and the work is being successfully carried on by his excellent son. The shop is strictly modern and there are four hydraulic chairs, furniture, etc., and bath in connection. The best men along that line are employed and at present the following ar- tists are at work: Rev. E. Hodley, Curtis Davis, Steve Fill and J. F. Davis. These men deliver the goods, hence they are kept busy. This enterprise has been going 30 years, and is the oldest in the city. Mrs. Davis owns 500 acres of rich land and other city property. This shop is indeed a credit to our race. The Rider Hotel is a creditable colored place at Vinita, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Andy Rider. They are careful that their guests are pleased and you make no mistake in "putting up" at the Rider. A high class soda fountain is installed and soft drinks are dispensed. These good people own 160 acres of rich farm land and other property. Mrs. Georgia Douglass of Coffeyville, Kansas is the only child. These people are real doers. Messrs. Owens and Tell are operating the East Side Cafe. These men are experts along their line and if its good eating you desire, drop in their place when you are at Vinita. A $1,000 grocery store at Vinita, is owned and conducted by Messrs. Venters and Williams, two comparatively young men who finished at Lincoln Institute. By strict application these young men are succeeding. Dr. L. I. Ryan is the successful colored physician at Vinita and his patrons are not confined to the race only, but he has many whites. Since casting his lot at Vinita, he has gradually won favor by his general knowledge of medicine and the many surgical operations he has performed. Dr. Ryan is a cultured gentleman, having secured his medical training at Meharry Medical College, graduating with the class of 1913. He has had a brilliant career since leaving school and is destined to take front rank in the medical world. DAYS.. AT TIFUL... Electric Park Kansas City,Mo 4th of July and Fireworks July 4-5. FREE Special Vaudeville Band Special Pictures The McDaniels Stock Co. supported by the Lincoln Park Orchestra, presenting high class vaudeville and stock plays. Program changed daily 50-OTHER ATTRACTIONS!-50 Dancing in the Pavilion on the finest floor in the West. Ferris Wheel. Merry-Go-Round. Admission 5c & 10c Mr. H. F. Watson who owns modern residence at Vinita has for years been a successful cleaner and presser and his patrons are among all races. He does his work right, hence he is kept busy. Mr. Watson is one of our well posted men and stands for something. . . . Excuses and good promises don't help to run a newspaper; will a bunch of our big folks bear this in mind. Ye scribe has about pulled himself together and intends to shell the woods for new readers. The Brittish are forming a battalion of Negroes in Carluiff, Wales. Many of the men were born in that city. --- The sheriff of a South Carolina town who sacrificed his life in protecting a Negro prisoner, should have a monument erected over his grave and the white race shouldn't be allowed to pay all the cost of same. The majesty of the law must be upheld and this sheriff should always be remembered by us as a just man. His stand for law cost him his life, but for what nobler cause can an officer lay down his life? Mr. S. J. Jenkins, a young man of our race is a merchant tailor at Nowata, Okla. He cleans, presses and makes clothes. He is an expert workman, and is kept busy doing work for both races. We visited his establishment and found him prepared to do all kind of work along his line. He has a similar shop at Lenapah, and it too enjoys a nice trade. The Autumn Leaf and Snow club met on Wednesday of last week with Mrs. D. Clayton and after the routing business a dainty lunchson was served by the hostess and enjoyed. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Phil Stewart. The Queen Esther club girls of the A. M. E. church gave a reception on Philippine soldier boys. The graduates of the Fort Scott High school and the Plaza school had an interesting program recently and was enjoyed by a good crowd. The motto of the High school was: "Struggle Onward" The young ladies of the H. P. club recently went on a hike and enjoyed a splendid time. On their return in the evening they entertained the young men very royally. At the Shiloh Baptist church last Sunday, June 20, the Children's Day exercises were held and a very good program was had, the whole affair being under Mrs. J. T. Rosson. Mrs. Vina Taylor is very ill. Miss Mina Hill, who has been very ill, is able to be up again. Miss Mattie L. Moore is reported as convalescent after an operation. Mr. Joe Pierce is ill with dropsy of the heart. The baseball boys are planning to put on some good exhibitions during the next few weeks. They will look swell in their new uniforms. The Modern Priscilla Art club had their closing meeting at the home of Mrs. B. F. Miller on S. Burke St., recently with an exhibit of their art work. The program rendered was as follows: Opening vocal solo by the president, Mrs. V. L. McLemore; prayer by the chaplain, Mrs. J. H. Brown; welcome address, Mrs. H. H. Bassett; response, with quotations from Dunbar, for roll call; two part song by members; vocal solo, Mrs. N. Wilkerson; recitation, Mrs. Sarah Parks; current events, Mrs. Eva Parks, and some very interesting remarks were read/closing talk by the president. Many encouraging remarks were made by guests after the program. A dainty luncheon was served in the club colors—pink and green. Much excellent needle and fancy wowrk displayed. Visitors were Mrs. C. Wagner, of Oklahoma, Mrs. F. Dodson, Waterloo, Ia., Mrs. Hancock, St. Louis, Mo., Miss Nora Sexton, Kansas City, Miss Beatrice Smalley, Chicago, Ill., Miss Ruth Seymour, Kansas City, Kas., Miss Hadee Finley, Vinita, Okla. Total number of guests present were forty-five and all witnessed a good time. A cyclone struck the city about 8:45 on Thursday of last week and did considerable damage in the east part of the city, especially to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Caldwell, 1524 Elm street. Their home was completely demolished, except a small portion of the kitchen. The family was kneeling in prayer when the wind took the house from over them. Joseph, aged 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Julian, died Tuesday of last week, after a lingering illness of two months, caused from an injury received about five years ago. The funeral was held Thursday at 2:30 p. m., Rev. P. D. Davis officiating. Interment at West Plain. CHETOPA. KANSAS Mr. Robert Dials who has been ill for a few days is able to be on duty. Mr. P. H. Bassett, the chili king, is at his post dispensing cold drinks these warm days. Miss Olivia Porter of Oswego, the grand matron of O. E. S. made her annual visit to Chetopa Chapter last week. Misses Eva Venters, Sadie Davis and Miss Webb of Parsons; Messrs. Sudduth, and A Venters passed through the city en route to Vinita from Chanute, Tuesday morning. Mrs. P. H. Bassett entertained the Mission Circle of her church Monday night. It was a success. Miss Ruby Jackson visited Mr. and Mrs. Cullens of East Timber Hill, Okla. Mr. George Roberts, who has been indisposed is better at this writing, Mr. Lewis Harris of Vimta visited his sister, Mrs. Emma Jackson and daughters. Mrs. Maybelle Johnson is enjoying a visit from her aunt from Parsons. Mr. Ulysses R. Smith, the general agent of the Southeastern Kansas for the Overton-Hygienic products, is home for a few days. Mrs. W. G. Morgan visited relatives in Tulsa last week. Mrs. Daisy Culberson and Miss Corrine Leede are expected home soon. It is too bad when an item is issued concerning one of our race, the person, no matter how well known in the city has to be designated by Negro or Negress, although we are proud of our race and have made an advancement worth mentioning since freedom. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWING It removes dandruff and stops it ing of the scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. 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Messingwell's Failure He Kept His Promise Faithfully By CLARISSA MACKIE The telephone bell rang sharply, and the girl at the typewriter paused and drew the receiver to her ear. She drowned as she recognized the voice at the other end of the wire. "Perhaps you better talk to Mr. Mies singwell; writ a moment, please," she said, pressing a button at the side of her desk. She hung up the receiver, but did not resume her interrupted occupation. From behind the closed glass door of her employer's private office came the deep bass murmur of his voice as he talked with Rudolph Fear fax. Buddily she caught her breath as Messingwell's voke rage suddenly sharp and distinct to her listening ears. "Very well! listening! if you don't hear from me by noon you can do your worst—and go to the devil afterward." Then she heard the receiver slammed on its book and the trunk of his chassis as he swung away from his desk. Emily Carrman had been Alden Messingwell's chief clerk for two years. It was a losing game for Messingwell. He had come at the bidding of a dying father to carry on the long established business of Messingwell & Co., which old Messingwell and a spendthrift younger son had managed to involve almost to the point of failure when a death stroke laid the father low. The younger son had taken himself as far away from the toterting business as his means would permit, and so Alden was left with his promise to fulfill to the best of his utility. "I'll do the best I can, father," he promised. "I'm not a good business man--doctors seldom are, you know--but as long as I have a penny to my name the old sign still swing above the office door." His father had burgled him to keep up the appearance of prosperity. "The business will come back again, Alden. Just give it a chance to recover from the depression." The depression was a thing of the past, and prosperity was abroad in the land, and there still remained the decaying business, perhaps a little strengthened here and there, but bound to lie in the near future. The machine in the long mill buildings was out of date, and Messingwell's methods were lonelyly old fashioned. The week before Alden had closed down the mills and given the hands two weeks' vacation. The notice tacked on the door spoke of an "inventory" being taken, but Rudolph Fearing had dangled as he read it and promptly threw all of the Messingwell hands for his own modern, up to the minute factories. He knew that Alden had not the money to pay his workers another week's wages; that there were no orders on his books; that failure was staring the unfortunate physician is the face. Emily Carman knew all these things and so she hesitated before she turned the knob that opened the door between her office and Messingwell's. At last she summoned courage and slipped in wide, winding with her slender, erect figure beside him. "Did you call me, Mr. Messingwell?" she inquired. He swung about and turned a pale dependent face toward her. "No. I didn't call, Miss Carmen. But," he paused for an instant and looked in her face for the fist of sympathy he had never failed to find there, and again he was rewarded. "did you know fearing had bought up every obligation we owe?" he asked bluntly. "I heard it yesterday," she said steadily. "He gives me until noon to settle, then he will come me up for good. I've made a mess of it all!" he ended with window passion. "I ought to have hired manager and kept out of it myself." She permitted a little silence to follow in order that he might recover his pulse. Then she said: "Of course it seems hard to let the business go to a man like Rudolph Pearing, but every firm must come to an end some day, timely or otherwise. If you sell all the buildings, machinery and fixtures I have calculated there would be enough to wipe out all the obligations and leave a clean record for the firm of Messingwell & Co." His astonishment was genuine. "You have calculated?" he repented. "You have estimated the possibility of my giving up—you have seen what a blackened failure I am!" He smiled bitterly and turned his eyes away from her. "It isn't failure to withdraw from business because one cannot honorably carry it on," she returned with spirit. "If failure is the ultimate end, why not draw out before it actually happens and thus frustrate the end!" He shook his head hopelessly, "I promised father I'd hang on to the business as long as I had a penny. I haven't got much now, but I think I know how I can stare I fearing off for awhile." "You cannot do it, Mr Messingwell," said Emily sadly. "If he holds all the money you can't force him to arbitrate." "I'll borrow the money from someone and pay him off," replied Alden, knowing for his hat. "We'll struggle along somehow for another month, and if Sherwood will only rake in a few orders on this trip we may be able to start up once more." "Who are you going to borrow it from?" asked Emily, and so much a part of his business had she now become that Alden Messingwell did not consider whether his chief clerk was overstepping the bounds of her position or not. Only those two knew the real situation of the Messingwell mills. "I'll go to Gilles. He offered to put me on my feet once before." Alden stood with his hand on the doorknob. "At rulous interest, and he'd sell you out to Mr. Fearing without the slightest compunction," exclaimed Emily. "I've got to do something!" cried Alden and left the office. Half an hour later he came back, white and shaking. He beckoned Miss Carman into his office and closed the door. "He turned me down—he turned me down, Miss Carman," he gritted between his teeth. "He treated me as if I had been a beggar ailing for alms, and he talked loud enough to inform his whole office force the nature of my errand. That is the man my father set up in business—who might have been drawing kerosene in a country grocery to this day if father had not helped him." He threw himself down in the chair and pulled the telephone toward him. "By the way, Miss Carman, please type a notice that owing to business troubles I must dispense with the entire office help from tomorrow night. Bring it here and I'll sign it and put it up in the main office. I shall be glad if you will stay with me until matters are closed up, if you will do so." "Certainly," said Miss Carman and left the room to do his bidding. As she closed the door she heard Messing well telephoning to his lawyer. It was an eventful day in the mill offices. The startling notice of his mischief agitated the half dozen men and women at the various desks, and there was little work done that after noon. Emily Carman made up the weekly pay roll and discovered that it amounted to exactly $85 more than the balance in the bank. That was a paltry $600 and ought not to be touched if they were going into the hauds of a receiver. But it didn't go into the hands of a receiver, for somehow Messingwell's lawyer got an extension of time from Fearing and in the meanwhile got in touch with an official of the trust and offered the Messingwell mills and enviable site for sale, and the trust accepted the offer and, paid a sum sufficient to clear the good name of the old company and leave the erstwhile doctor a little balance to start him once more in his profession. As for Rudolph Fearing, it was the worst turn of business he ever attempted, for in course of time the trust forced him to the wall, and he had to sell out or go under, so he said out and became a manager in what had formerly been his own business. The last day of office work came for Emily Carman when the affairs of Messingwell & Co. were finally wound up. She had accepted a position with the trust when the mills should start up again, but she looked very downhearted as she closed the desk where she had not so long with Alden Messingwell's responsibilities heavy on her young shoulders. As she leaned weakly against her desk his deep voice suddenly pronounced her anume, and she looked up to see him standing in the doorway looking down at her with a queer expression in his grey eyes. "Miss Carman, to dark back to the day when we dismissed the clerks, will you please explain how you managed to pay them off with a sum aggregating $00 when you didn't have a penny in the cash drawer and the bank account was tied up?" She standed her voice with difficulty. "Wh-why- Dr. Messingwell" giving him the title that was his once more. "I knew it was only a temporary embarrassment, and so-so I happened to have some money saved and I was glad to do it," she ended breathlessly. "I know you were glad to do it, Miss Carmin. You're been the pluckiest little partner that a man ever had! I've been going over things and I find that you haven't drawn half of the salary coming to you, besides advancing $90 that last day. You're borne my responsibilities and—and" — if could not control his voice and it broke strangely. "Please don't say any more. I have not missed the money, and some day when things go better you can pay it back. Now I must go." She held out her hand. "I wish you much success, Dr. Messingwell, and—" He held her hand tightly and looked down at her flushed face and suddenly confused eyes. Gone was the demurely quiet, young business woman, and in her place was the loveliest, shrinking girl imaginable. "Emily," said Measlingwell at last, "success won't mean anything to me unless you are my partner in it. Do you understand what I mean, dear?" Her face dropped until he could see nothing save her crown of lovely hair, so he was emboldened to take her in his arms and explain to her what he really meant—if she did not know? "Could you—would you marry such a fool as I am, darling?" pleaded the doctor in her pink ear, "I've made a failure of the business, and I don't blame you if you haven't faith in me"— Suddenly firmly looked up and her eyes were filled with happy tears. "Alden," she interrupted, "have you—failed in everything?" He looked deep down in her eyes and then kissed her lips. "My failures have been small indied, dear, beside the winning of your love," he said tenderly. By OSCAR COX My uncle, Dr. James Pulsifer, was a great scientist and an original thinker. He died a bachelor and left me all his property. After his death I examined every paper of his I could find, especially his scientific writings, thinking to publish them. Among an earlier hatch written very soon after he graduated in medicine I found a narrative which as I read on interested me in deeply. Here it is: "We all know that many things exist of which the human mind has not yet any conception I go further than this. I believe that anything of which the mind can conceive, however improbable, may exist. "Some years ago a certain noted au thor wrote a story—'The Stingage Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'—suggest ing that two different personalities might exist in the same man. I be believe that the day will come when it will be demonstrated to the world that some, if not all, of us are com posed of more than one being indeed, I not only believe it; I know it. If you ask me why I know it, this is my reply: There was something about Jennie Hatch that impressed me the first time I met her. She was what most persons would call old. Perhaps one reason for my becoming interested in her was that I was a recent graduate of a medical college and had taken a post graduate course on the physiology of psychological conditions. It seemed to me that Miss Hatch was abnormal—not that her body was abnormal, but the spirit within it. For I am not so given to materialism as to believe that our spiritual and physical parts are one. "Whether Jennie Hatch mistook my scientific interest in her for love I don't know, but she came to look upon me as a lover. I did not either encourage or discourage her in this. I permitted the relationship between me to drift on without definition. One thing I noticed which I set down to a certain flickerness or apparent sickness consequent upon the physical makeup of women — I would go to see her, say, on Saturday night, on evening, usually dodged my patients if I could do so without injury to them. She would receive me kindly and be a delightful companion. I would visit her the following Wednesday and she would look at me as though she wondered why I had called. During the first visit she would be a girl, during the second a woman. During the first I would seem to be a proper companion for her—that is, a person of about the same age. During the second she made me feel that I was a boy at tempting to entertain a woman who had learned wisdom "My observations indicated to me that Jennie Hatch embodied two personalities. My deductions were not based alone on such differences as I have described. There was another and far more important symptom I became convinced that Jennie sometimes loved me and sometimes did not love me. Not only this I came to suspect that there were times when she loved some one else "On the theory that the embodied two persons it seemed to me that Jennie No 1 might love me and that Jennie No 2 might love another. It was not conducive to love, or, rather, comfort, to be interested in one whose other self loved some other person. Nevertheless, I found myself growing fond of Jennie. My theory did not admit of Jennymy because I had no affection for Jennie No 2. Yet, singularly enough I was jealous of her lover. I suppose it was on account of the two spiritual personalities occupying the same body. Scientifically expressed, my Jennymy should be represented by No 1 Jennie of the flask plus zero aldehyde No 2 to whom I was indulgent, the product being one half "Nevertheless I was in love, and one evening, while thinking the matter over it wanted to me that I could study the case better as James I refer to Jenna Not I name them as we were. On the impulse of the moment I went to her house for the purpose of making a description. "I saw the moment she entered the room that she was her other self. "I once heard a woman say that if a man has made up his mind to a proposal nothing that she can say or do will stop him. I had gone to Jenna's house to propose to her, and somehow I could not resist the impelling force I asked her to be my wife. She best tasted, then refused me, telling me that she loved mother. "I had begun this affair with purely identifiable motives. Here was an end it, based on human reasons. I left the house feeling that for me the last time it had dropped out of the universe." Here the paper ended abruptly I was much disappointed hoping to find some confirmation of my uncle's the ory based on his singular love affair. But not another word did I meet with on the subject. One day I was talking about him to a claim of his youth whom I asked how the doctor came to a bachelor. The reply was that when a very young man he had been in love with a Miss Hatch, who married on all four fellowships her age. This revelation gave a shook to my audition for my uncle's scientific attainments until I remembered that when he met his girl's indiscipline he twined himself and another man for a duplex being he was very young. Nor ethicless, the incident indicated his mental taint and foreshadowed his future remarkable career as a scientist. Not with the crash of cannon, Not with the drums loud bray, Grim old reminders of war-time; Let us welcome the Fourth today, But with gratitude and thanksgiving, With deeds of beauty and worth, Let us once again do honor; With prayer and praise and gladness, Let us welcome this blessed day Under the star flecked banner, May Progress and Independence With wisdom walk hand in hand; To drive the skulking evils, Out of our dear homeland. For our country needs brave soldiers To promote the cause of peace, To war with all evil forces, In goodess, in wealth, in power; Till the stars which shine above The beautiful star flecked banner, Shall look on a land of love. Where all men dwell as brothers, Where wealth is accounted worth, Let us work for the world's advance- ment, So best shall we keep the fourth." —MATTIE GILLIEAND Watonga, Oklahoma. WICHITA, KANSAS. The Alsbic club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Ernest Moore with Mrs. Cora Garrett as hostess. Ten members were present and responded with miscellaneous quotations. After the usual hour of business, an hour was spent in needle work and conversation. The hostess served a very dainty lunch and the club adjourned to meet Tuesday, June 29, with Mrs. G. G. Brown, at her home on Indiana Ave. Mrs. Edward Reeves left last week for Colorado Springs. Mrs. L. H. Booker who has spent the past three months with her sister, Mrs. Yancy Groves returned to her hom in Denver, Colorado last week. Rev. W. L. Darius of the 15th St. M. E. church is able to be out again after several weeks of illness. Mrs. Lillie Martin and Mrs. Lottea Devereaux returned last week from Kansas City, where they visited relatives. Mrs. F. O. Miller left Monday for Ohio where she will spend the summer. Mrs. Corrine Bettis Smith left Wednesday, June 23 for her home in Kansas City, Mo., after a two week's visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. J. C. Coffey and daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Reed left Monday for Kentucky and Tennessee, where they will visit during the summer months. Sunday, July 4th is the rally day at Calvary Baptist church. Dr. A. K. Lawrence has been appointed by Governor Capper as one of the commissioners to represent Kanras at the National Half-Century Anniversary of Negro Freedom to be held at Chicago, Aug. 22 to Sept. 16, 1915. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Mrs. F. Montgomery and daughter, Miss Jossie left on the 30th for a week's visit in Topeka and Oka loosa, Kansas. Mrs. Montgomery will visit her mother Mrs. M. J. Bland at Perry, Kansas and also her sister Mrs. M. S. Jones. H. G. Holden returned last Saturday from Pittsburgh, Kansas, where he was a delegate to the B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School convention Rev. C. R. Bruster of Coffeyville, Kansas has been called to pastor the Second Baptist church of this city. H and his family will arrive to take charge next Thursday, the 1st. Mrs. Jessie Banks will leave soon to visit friends in Kansas City, Atchison and Lavenworth, Kansas. She will be gone about two weeks. Mrs. Arthur Nichols is expected to leave soon for Denver, where she will visit her sister for a week or two. Pay North arrived Monday from Topeka, where he has been working for the past two or three months. Miss Geneva Johnson was a visitor in Winfield last Sunday. She has many friends in our city. Mrs. Squire Johnson entertained Saturday night at dinner in honor of Mrs. H. I. Monroe of Kansas City and Mrs. Buffington of Oklahoma City. Covers were laid for Mrs. Monroe, Mrs. Bufflington, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Banks, Mrs. Downey, Mrs. Archie Brown, Mrs. Slaughter, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Hogan. A delicious dinner was served by the hostess, after which instrumental selections were rendered by Miss Mattle Johnson and vocal singing by Mrs. Banks, Mrs. Hogan and Mrs. Slaughter. A delightful evening was spent by all. Please pay your subscription. If wishes were auses street railways would go bankrupt. No oculist can do anything for the blindness of self love. Turkey still in Europe is one of the grimmest jokes of history. Presumably the Anglo-French tunnel is to be a sort of "hands under the sea" affair. The simplified spelling board is going right on simplifying words that refuse to be simplified. It is unnecessary to send out a monthly statement to the fellow who owes you a grudge. One might define the millennium as a place where strictly fresh eggs may be bought on approval. British Dreadnought carries ten thirteen and one-half inch guns. Equipped like a sea gangster. Illinois women continue to sit on juries despite the attorney general's opinion that they cannot. In the Balkan regions they are picking the cannon balls out of the landscape preparatory to resuming agriculture. Referring to the advice of that eminent Croatian, "Eat garlic with all your meals and live a hundred years," is it worth it? Precanceled postage stamps are to be introduced, but inventors have not yet produced a stamp both precanceled and prelicked. Why is it that a woman sufficiently modest to hate newspaper publicity will engage in smuggling and take all sorts of risks? The Duke of Abruzzi has taken a prize as a tango dancer artist. And so royalty maintains its prestige in this exacting world. Surgeons now performing operations by electricity would make a greater hit if they could only discover a way to do them by wireless. If the mission of the automobile is to check the earth's tendency to overpopulation it is making considerable headway in fulfilling it. The Esposito congress advocates peace, and yet in print the language—if that is what it is—looks as if it might be well adapted to war. Vacations are usually taken during the fishing season. This fact has become so well known to the fish that they usually plan their own vacations accordingly. The United States is filling up so rapidly with immigrants that it will soon be impossible to find enough vacant space to accommodate the automobile races. About the only conclusion that can be drawn from the alphabetical air currents of the French aviator is that the letter "S" stands for so many different things. Authorities at the University of Wisconsin have forbidden the queer dances, as have the better hotels in New York city. These are signs of returning sanity. Efforts to suppress the African cannibalistic organization known as the "Leopard society" would probably be more successful if the spots were removed with an ax. The discovery of dictophones in the Chicago city hall need not disturb the officials. Probably some one is just getting a record of the proceedings for vaudeville purposes. Despite the partial failure of the corn crop there will be a national Thanksgiving this year as usual. Word comes from Cape Cod that the cranberry crop is O. K. An English cititle of American manners says that American men do not even know how to "sit up." That may be, but it must be admitted that we know how to take notice. Only a half dozen women cab drivers are left in Paris, and six years ago there were twenty times as many it looks as if Frenchwomen didn't take kindly to legalized brigandage. The second bankruptcy of a well known and once popular night restaurant in the white light region testifies anew to the proverbial fickleness of New York's after theater appetite. LOST BELATIVE. I am desirous of locating my brother, last heard of was in Pine Bluff, Ark. His name is Edward Riley, 65 years old and born in Barnsville, S. C. I understand he has a large family and any information furnished of his whereabouts will be gladly received by S. S. Green, his brother, Room 318, Lannom Bldg., Bartlesville, Oklahoma. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4886 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 ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE B. Y. P. U. AT THE STATE CONVENTION. President, members of the B. Y. P. U., State Convention, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is indeed a source of pleasure for me to meet you once more in our annual meeting, but I must say at this moment that I feel my inability to give justice to you on such in important occasion as this one, but since our duty calls us to this place, we will do with our might what our hands find to do, leaving the results with God. Now my friends and co-workers, I feel that we have very much to be thankful to the Almighty God for at this meeting, while the nations across a water have been disturbed with the noise of war and hundreds and thousands have been slain in battle, yet God has seen it to let this country in which we live remain in peace and happiness, and spared us to meet tonight under very favorable circumstances in this beautiful city and in one of our beautiful edifices with Rev. J. T. Elias pastor. The pastor and his splendid congregation are to be congratulated for having invited us to hold our fifteenth annual session in this beautiful church, made famous not by the beauty of designers and architective work, but because of the great Christian and human principals on which it is found and the noble men and women who have subscribed to its rules and regulations. The world is realizing as never before that the deeds of men are the only things that live on and on through the ages to inspire and lift up the generations that comes upon 1916 DIAMOND BOTTLE PG WORMS 2201 Lincoln St., TOPEKA, KAS the stage of actions. My friends another year has passed and gone and the wheel of time has made one more revolution and brought us together once more. Many and various have been the changes since we last met and God has seen fit to call some of our dear friends and coworkers from labor to reward though He has spared a few of us that we may lift high His name. My friends, the object of this convention is to unite the various B. Y. P. U.'s of the state of Kansas, composed if the Missionary Baptist churches in devising ways and means to promote the B. Y. P. U. interest and assets in spreading the gospel over the State of Kansas and in foreign fields and to promote the purity of religion by instilling in the minds of the young people of the Missionary Baptist church the true principles of Christian religion by precept and example and urge a higher educational standard in our minds. Let our mission be, go ye into all the world and preach the gospel of peace, for our work is greater and of more importance than that of any other organization on earth, for in our hands and to our care have been put the preaching of the gospel. Our progress in education is still growing. We as a race have made history that will live on and on when we have been called to the great beyond. Now as I close I will say, my friends, that I have served you to the very best of my ability. I have tried very hard to make my self worthy of the honors which you have conferred upon me, though on account of illness over which I had no control I was not able to visit as I had planned and for the same reason was able to meet only one board meeting this year but I have kept up correspondence, with each desk as best I could and urged them to give their support to the work. G. BLACKWELL President of the B. Y. P. U. 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. We need money and need it badly in the running of our business.