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LL. NY ong f 7 . ra : i + Seventeenth Year. No.45. 0, TOPEKA, KANSAS, PRIDAY MORNING OCT. 15, 1915. Price $1.6 Per Year. Law Abiding Cit‘zens Throughout the Netion Should Ask the Next Congress to Make Lynching a Federal Crime « * ; a : oie de at hgh o € = J 7 \ Panes vanitlatal shed cangDAOths in BRA aie db, a we cena bin whl _. » Mew f ane ee ‘DOINGS OF " THE RACE . Interesting Jots. Concerning Col- ored People Gleaned From ° Different Sources. SOUTH CAROLINA'S FOLLY Countless generations ago a sage sald you can't prevent the sun from rising by stopping the rooster’s crowing. Accepted by all wise men ever since, still South Carolina weeke to stop the thrift and progress of the black people by stopping them from buying land. No surer ‘method could be found to increase the progress of her colored citizens. Now every sober-minded black man In the State will feel it neccessary for tim to do that very thing, and as gpeedily as possible, It is the same old thing over again—so far and mo farther. To which every man with red blood in his veins re- sponds: “I will cross the dead line or die trying’ —xX—_ «.» THE BOXING COMMISSION .. ‘We wonder if Governor Whit- maa will enjoin upon the new box- ing commission the immediate re- peal of Rule 34, which forbids mix- ed bouts in the Empire State. No such rule exists in amateur sports, and the fastest atheletes of the world, Howard P. Drew and Roy Morse, are colored—and popular at that. The rule was a disgrace to the State under the Democratic Ad- minietration. It will be a burning disgrace, not only to the State, but to the Republican party, if it is now tolerated, OHIO BARS nie OF NATION AFTER CENSOR PROTEST. Columbus, Ohio—The colored peo Ple of Ohio, aided by sympathetic white folk n the State, yon a great victory last week when the State Board of Censors barred “The Birth of the Nation’ from Ohio. The N. A. A. C. P. inaugurated the fight against these films, and civic bod- Yee, church organizations and prom- inent individuals co-operated, Theo barring of the photo-play from 0- hio means the loss of thousands and thousand of dollars to the misera- ble producer, Tom Dixon, who has joommercislized , his hatred for the race. Hon. Daniel J, Ryan, one- time Secretary of State for Ohio, lawyer and historian, led the fight, and his activity is responsible for the victory won, Governor Willis ‘wae out of the city, being now in California, when the application for a permit was made by the film com- pany. He was known, however, to ‘be epposed to it, if the State Board of Censors found it as objectionable as reported, and likély to create ra- cla} antagonism. The representa- tive of the producers, a Mr. Her- rick, of New York, left immediate- ly after the decision was rendered ter New York, to get further in- streetions from the company. If the company decides to go to law there is no fear, af the courts of thie State have backed up the State Censor Board, ©. G. Williams, chairman of the Obie board, when asked for the- reasons of the board jn rejecting the film, said; . “Many protests have been brought to ear altention from sources that indieate that the entire colored race and those especially interested in their advancement seriously ob- ject to sald film. Governor Willis has repeatedly called the attention of the board to the fuct that many protests against this film have been entered in his department. He has also repeatedly requested that this poard give said film very careful attention, and if It should be found jo be of such character as to re- eet upon the colored race and tend o rouse racial hatred and prejudice 1s claimed, he has urgently rec- oramended that we reject the seme. “On the other hand ,the owners: of eaid film have filed quite a num-|' er of recommendations, praising|: hia photo-play, It is claimed by/|: pany reputable individual citizens || hat said film ought to be exibited|’ because of {ts dramatic and histor- ical value. It is urged that it fs the most gigantic production from the standpoint of care and sepetac- ular achievements the film indus- try has yet produced.” With the arrival here last Tues: day night on the steamer Norseman from Liverpool of eighteen distres. sed Americans, forming what was left of the crew of the British steamer Liberia, a dramatic chapter was written into a colonization scheme, headed by Alfred Charles Sam, sald to be chief of an African ‘tribe to, transport colored people from the United States to the west const of Africa, The capture by the British au- thorities of the colonization ship and the subsequent chasing of the crew by a German submarine were among the adventures of the Liber- la's sailors, ‘The project, as described by Sam was to enable colored people to go to West Africa, form a colony and live in comparative luxury. Before the Liberia sailed on its first trip Sam _ widely announced his plans, chiefly In the New England States. ‘At Boston and Portland, Me., he delivered Jectures urging colored people to join the expedition. At Portland last March the Federal au- thorities investigated the plan and were told by Sam that he had al- ready 200 colored people ready to sail, The Liberia, financed, it was sald by colored people, left Portland in May, ard after stopping at Norfolx, Va., proceeded to Galveston, Tex., where it was reported to have ta- ken on forty colored people and started on its voyage to the west- em coast of Africa. At Anamabu, on the African coast, the Liberia was seized by British authorities, sz the owner was a Britishr subject. While there the crew was sricken with fever and were removed to a hospital, After their recovery they were dis- charged. Many members of the ex- pedition have died. They then went to Liverpool, thence they were started for home as consular passengers. The Norsc- man, on which they were homeward bound, was chased by a submarine Sept. 26. The steamship escaped oy stearing in azigzag course. CHAMP CLARK AND SON 5 STOP MISSOURI LYNCHERS! Bowling Green, Mo.,—Speaker Champ Clark, his son Bennet and Prosectting Attorney MecGinnls headed a posse of fifty men yes- terday that dispersed a mob storm- ing the Bowling Green jail in an at- tempt to lynch a colored man. Mrs. W. P. Hawkins, wife of the sheriff, parleyed with the mob un- til the posse arrived, About twenty men went to the jail at 2 A. M., und after breaking an outer door began pounding with slegdes on the steel bars of the cell In which wag the colored man. Ske-'ff Hawkins while they were. breaking in the outer door, sum- moned his posse by telephone. —xX— e Baptist State ° Convention. The State Baptist Convention and Women’s Home and Foreign Mission convention he!d their twenty-fourth annual session at the Ninth Street Baptist church, Lawrence, Rew G, N. Jackson, pastor, Rev. W. A. Bow. ren, A. B, president and Rev, Chas, G. Fishback,"D. D., corresponding secretary, This was one of the best sessions held for a munber of years, everything harmonlous and, peaceful, The greatest thing achieved was the paying of the balance of the debt ou the Old Folks’ Home located at Lawe. See ek ae Tg, eet ee cee nce rence. The Home coat about $4,900 and a balance was duo to amount of over $500. This mortgage was held by the Hurvey Bros. Dr. Harvey in a neat little speech donated some- thing [ike $150 from the total amount to Kklp the qause. Rev. George McNeal is president of the ‘Home board. The Women's Home and Foreign Mission {s one of the best auxiliaries of the church. Mra, Emma Gaines {s president, The session began Tues: day morring and ended Wednesday night. There were several reaponded to the program which was very help- ful to all Mrs. I. B. Frazier, of Wichita, is corresponding secretary, and she and Mrs. Gaines have filled thelr respective offices for @ num ber of years. Both were re-elected by acclamation, The State Convention proper, opened on Thursday morning with s large attendance. The welcome ad- dress on behalf of the clty was de- livered by Mayor Frandsco; J. R. Johnson on behalf of the church; Rev. Holmes of Kansas City, re- sponded. There were several visi- tors present among whom were Rew E. Arlington Wilson, ex-Vice Presi- dent of the Convention; Rev, Gar- nett, president of Macon College; and Mr. Charles Stewart, representative of the Associated Press, who lectured on Friday evening to men only and also gave a descriptive write-up for the daily papers of Lawrence each day. Mr. Stewart is one of the lead- ing men of the country and is liked sand loved by everybody, and is a great asset to the race. They should seck him and have tim lecture at every cross road and hamlet in the country, as he hos a ggod message to the men folks as well as the women, Mr. John E. Lewis was elected recording secretary of the Conven- tion. On Friday evening, Rev. J. 2) Van Leu, general missionary of the Baptist State Convention made his annual report, which showed the dis- trict In fine condition and that he is raising considerable money for the extending of the work for the Bap- tlats in Kansas and that the men on small charges are getting mor money each year through his work by the position he has so honorably filled for the past several years, Prof. Carter wag there on Sunday with about twenty students of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, also Mrs, Carter and their little son, Wayne. The students gave a concert on Saturday evening and stayed ow'r Sunday and sang for the benefit of the convention, The financial reports from all de- partments came up to the «tandard and the Messengers who attended the convention claim it was the best und most harmonious they had ever attended and went home feeling that much good had been accomplished. Dne great thing accomplished was the paying off all arrears and de+ cits on Missionary clalms. Much credit is due Rew G. N, Jackson and his lady auxiliaries of|. nis church for the splendid, intelli-| gent and dignified manner in : which they entertained the delegates | , 0 this convention. In the fine din- ng room in the basement, the guests , vere well fed and fared sumptuously | , ind they were given good places | ; vhere they obtained comfortable} | odging. The different committees erved on different days. f The members of the Ninth Street| / laptist church presented Rev, Jack-| \ on, thelr pastor, with a fine $15/! old watch and chain; presentation | ( ag made by Mr, W. C. Brown, a eacon of the church. This was | I iven in token of the high esteem nd regard with which the members| h eld the reverend. v Mrs, Salina Holmes, head of the! dies auailiary deserves much cred-| ” for the great werk she did dur-|° 1g the convention, 5 KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, 2 Mise Odessa Pinchard and Mr. B. 8. Stovall two graduates of Sumner High school, surprised many of their {riendas by getting married at the bride's parent's pretty residence in Argentine. Mr. and Mrs Pinchard gave the bride away and Rev. Harris performed the ceremony. Only im- mediate friends were present. Thieves broke into the lower rooms of the Matthews apartments on Wabash boulevard and took wear Ing apperat of Mr, Davis and a watch and clothing from his step-son, lhe C. M. E. church of America dedicated their new basement last Sunday, Many prominent persons spoke for the Rev. Warfield. The granitoid steps about seventy- five feet wide are completed for the Metropolitan church. The roof was put on this week and the next thing done will be putting in the windows and flooring, ete, In two Sundays ‘and a recent two weehs’ rally, they have raised_four hundred dollars and over up to Sunday, Oct. 10. To Oct. 8, Rev, Holmes had induced them to raise $8,800 in ten months, and with the $400, totals about $9,200 in eleven months, At the Blind Boone concert at M. & O. hall, the program was classi- cal with some comical selections. Boone's waltz he composed was beau- til as was the “Storm,” but the ‘Master piece he played was the 12th Rhapsoday from Liszt. ““The cantata, “Trial by Jury,” given by the Metropoiitan cavir net- ted owr $20, ‘The large crowd m attendance, said it was very nice. Mr, and Mrs. Wilhams on State avenue, entertained the past week, Mr, and Mrs. B. S, Stovall, Mrs, M. C. Matthews and others. Miss Harriet Walton, a Kansas City, Mo. teacher, who stops on Washington boulevard, may take the Spanish course at the night school at Sumner High school. The walls of the A..M. E, church are torn out and they may begin put- ting up the new brick wall soon. Mr, and Mrs, B. J. Frye on Wash- ington boulevard, returned Monday fiom a weeks* visit at Lawrence. Miss Leona Green Is attending schoo! at Emporia, and will be home vo viet, Thanksgiving. Mr. C. A. Long made a weeks’ visit to his son in Saint Paul. He was also served dinner at Attorney 3. S. Smith's in Minneapolis. Oe jeports a wiry leavant visit. Mrs, Tulle, a Baptist Missionary, fiom Africa, has changed from the Y, W. C. A. rooms and is stopping it Rev. and Mrs, McMorris’. Attorney D. Green, on North 8th treet is quite sick at his home. a .*. PARSONS, KANSAS. (Left Over from Last Week.) Mrs, A, Farfax and Misa Lizele Bool.er, who have been very ill are now on the road to recovery. Mrs. E. Jefferson and Mrs, Gladys Fears are also on the mend. The A. M. E. church und members are preparing for their fall festival and expect to make it one of the greatest events in the history of the church. The Stewardess of the A. M. E, church are also preparing for their annual banquet in honor of Rev. and Mrs T. W, Greene, Jr., Oct 21 and look forward to a successful time. The Jewell Art club was delight- fully entertained Mondsy with Mre. A. O. Diggs at her beautiful home on ‘West Margan avente, and will meet Monady with Mrs. A. O, Glass on Grand avenue, Mrs. H. I. Butler ty wisting in Kansas City, Miss Corine Shakespear, was at home Sunday from her school in No- wata, Obla., visiting her parenta, The Jitney girla club are prepar- ing for n chicken fry at the home of Miss Rue Roberts on I'riday eve- ning. Mrs, Estelle Fisher, who was re-| cently left a widow, is preparing for | an entirtuinment at her’home on [2. | Corning avenue Friday night, und will serve California puffa and all the delicacies of the season, All are cordially Invited to patronize her at this time. The Gleaners club are preparing » play, “Dame Fashion,” the Trus- ees club, “Been Not Wanted, and he Nickle girls cl.b, “The Bootleg- Ing Party. ', All of which are well worth 26¢ will be presented for 10¢ ach at the fair, beginning Nov. 8th and continuing through the entire week. Please bear this in mind and witness these plays. pantunsvinut OKLAHOMA, We are enjoying the cool winter- like days, Mra. I, H. Medlock, of Coffeyville, was in the city this week. Miss Clara Turner has returned from Oklahoma City, Mr. Charles Davis has returned from a visit to Ardmore. | The Carnation Art club met at the home of Mrs, Hl. M1. Morrison Thurs- day evening and had an enjoyable time. After electing officers, they partook of a nice two course lunch. Mr, J. E. Edwards left the city for a short stay. Mr. Western, the musteian, will’ leave for Independence, Kansas on Thursday to play for the grand open-' ing ball. parson) KANSAS. Mr, and Mrs, Dee George, of Tul- sa, Oklahoma, was in the city last week visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, P, R. Hogan. Mrs. Dee George and C, Hogan will leave Thursday for Independence to visit their brother, Angel Hogan. From there Mrs, George will go to Newton for a visit with her sister, Mrs. C. W. French, Mr. Jim Brown is very ill at the home of his sister, Mrs, P. R. Ho- xan, We are glad to announce that we hase our old preacher, Rev. T. W. Green, for another year. We antici- pate a prosperous year’s work. The members of the A. M. E. church are planning a banquet in honor of their pastor for the 20th of October, Mr, Brown, of Fort Scott, stopped over night in the city to see his uncle, Jim Brown. The Panay Art club met with Mra, Wright Oct. 7th and a two course luncheon was served and enjoyed by all. ENID, OKLAHOMA. A' number of ladies organized » Needlecraft club with the following officers: President, Mrs, Emma Backstrom; vice-president, Mra. Al- ice Cabeli; secretary, Misa Flossie Graves; treasurer, Mrs, Lily John- son; instructors, Mies Flossie Grave and Miss Gertrude B. Stevens. The club held its first meeting with Mrs, Backstrom. A large number of In- dies wtre present and a very en- joyable and brofitable afternoon was spent. The hostess served refresh- ments after which all departed, to meet again with Mrs. Alice Cabell. BLIND DEE peficuts KANSAS CITY'S CRITICS. | Blind Dee's Concert company un- der the management of Prof, G. F. Porter, appeared in grand splendor last evening at Rey. Hurat's church, Kansas City, Mo. There ts no ques- tion but Blind Dee is in a class by himself, He is in a class by himself. He is not only a pianist of the fore- most class, but is a pleasing singer and reader, He Is supported by strong assistants, Mrs, Porter well takes care of the prima dona role. Hier sweet interpretation of “Dad- dy's Sweet Heart,” is unique and thrilling. In some respects Mrs. Porter reminds many of the late Ada Overton Walker In her child imper- sanations, Mra. Will Boone Is among the few women who is mis- tress of the baritone saxaphone, She left the audience jubilant over pez rich low tones, ‘The musical 3“c.alties by Mr. Toomey were some- thing new and won great applause. The church and pastor gladly wel- romen their return engagement in November, WINTIELD, KANSAS, Mrs Charles Mack, of Kansas City left for her home Thursday morning after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Bradford, Mrs, Mack is the stepmother of Mrs. John Tradford and Misa Belle Mack, Mrs. Thomas B. Downey and her daughter, Mra, Thomaa Cochran left Inst Saturday morning for Oklahoma City and other points in that state to visit friends. Miss Corine Bettis, who ja a stu- dent in Southwestern college, was ralled to Wichita Tuesday on account of her father, William A. Bettis, city detective, being dangerously wounded in ao pletot duel with a crook. Mr, Claude Brown and Mr. P, A. ‘Waldon, went to Wichite Monday te visit the fair. BAXTER spnttas, KANSAS, Miss Ida Bunn, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, James Bunn, died at tee home of her parents in this ety Tuesday. the funeral services were held at the Baptist church Fridey, conducted by Rey. Uriah Cole, Mrs. W. C, Harris, of Columbus, Ohio, is the guest of relatives in the city. Mesdames Carter and Samuel Slaughter, visited relatives in Pare cons last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson who had been visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. Wheaton, returned to thelr home in Chicago on Wednes- day. Quite a number attended the bat! in Joplin, Mo. Monday evening. Mr. and Mra. Yeager, transacted business in Joplin, Mo., Saturday. >Mr. W. A. Adams visited friends in Joplin, Mo., Monday and Tuesday. ——e—_ . HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. An entertainment was given at Broadus Fall Tuesday evening by the members of the C. M. E. church, It ‘Was well attended. The Forum met Sunday afternoon and was ably addressed by Mr, Imac Butler, Jr. Able remarks were aleo made by Mrs. M. C. Harris, travel- ing evangelist, of the Ohio confer- ence, who is an eloquent speaker. Another number which was comsid- ered quite a treat was given by Mann's Jubilee singers, who will ap- Pear here on the 19th. Mr, James Fue, of Muskogee, Ok, is visiting in the city. oe Mrs, Charles Hayes, who had been away for the summer has returned home, * The pulpit of Bethel A. M. EL church was filled Sunday by Sirs, M. C, Harrle, evangelist. Mr. Burl Neely spent the week ia McPherson on business, my Messrs Wiley Graham, Geerge and Hi. Green, visited the fair at Wichita. Mise Bessie Richardson and Will Richardson, her brother, left for a: visit at Omaha and other points in the North. e . eee HAMILTON, MISSOURL Rev. C. C, Swader, our pastor, was with us Sunday and preached a no- ble sermon, Mr. Charles Dunn's son, George Hi. Dunn, died in Puello, Colorado, Sept. 22d and was buried here Gept. 26, Rev. Reynolds officiated, The remains were accompanied by bis wife, Mrs. Ella Dunn, who returugd fo Vancouver, British Columbla “oe October 2d. Mrs. Belle Walker and family of Ottumwa, Ia., attended the funeral of Mr. Dunn and are now visiting her father, Mr. Charles Duun. Prof. F. H. Ridge, of Cameron, at- tended the funeral of Mr, Dunn and made some sppropriste remarks, as @ former instructor of the deceased. Mr, Gilbert Harris is visiting his wife in Kansag City, Mo. Mr. George H. Dunn, son of Char- les and Harriett Dunn, was bora in Ray County Missouri, April 5, 1864 and died in Pueblo, Colo., Sept. 22d, 1915, being 61 years, five months and seventeen days old at the time of his death. Hie was raised in Hamilton County Missouri and attended the public schools of Hamilton and grad uated from the High school of Des Moines, Iowa. He taught school a number of years and waa a clerk in a drug store in Der Moines, Iowa for a number of years. He had bees in the service of the Pullman company with headquarters at Pueblo, Colo, for elght years, and was employed nt the time of hia denth. Ole was married to Miss Ella Williams Nov. 18, 1899. Hie was a member of Union Congregational church, Des Moines, ia. He prayed*hard to become rec nciled with his Maker, which he did three ctaya before he died, In re- ponne to 4 question es to his remlie 18s to meet God, he suid, “J ‘an ready ind willing to go." He was a duti- ful son; he seldom let a month pecs Without writing his mother and father, He leaves to mourn his de- nise, a wife, futher, three sisters, @ rother and a host of relatives and riends. Springfield, Missouri Interesting Survey of the Metropolis of the Southwest Along Social and Business Lines. By THEO. BAUGHMAN. Special Scribe. In the death of Prof. Fred W. Gross, who died on a strain while en route from Chicago to Houston, Tex., recently, removes one of the race's bright scholars, a same leader, and whose life stands as an open book, each leaf crowded with brilliant events. He lived an unselfish life, and told to help build a race. He was a true and tried friend to the scribe, and we shall never forget the financial assistance, the fatherly advice, etc., he gave us. A great man has fallen, as few men measured up to Fred W. Gross. One of the wealthiest men of our race at Springfield, Mo., is Mr. McCullah, who owns a modern farm adjoining the city. This man is easily worth $100,000 and helps a devout member of the A. M. E. church. We called at his magnificent two-story residence and found a modern place stocked with every thing. He owns many neat houses in the city of Springfield, and no man stands higher in the estimation of the people than he. We found Mr. McCullah a pleasing gentleman, and we wish we had more such men, as they give our race some standing. We called at the home of Rev. J. S. Bowery, one of the veteran Baptist preachers of Missouri. This good man spent 33 years in the ministry and moved only twice during that time and has served only 3 churches a record indeed that any man might be proud of. We called at is home, a modern place, and we found a Christian gentleman. We regret to and this God-sent man ill; he's been sick since July 15th and The Plaindealer trusts this able man will soon recover. It is no "feat to fit feet" at Weaver's Shoe Store, as the line is complete, and you can secure every imaginable kind of Shoe. The stock was selected with the idea of pleasing all classes of people, and if you visit this place and can't be pleased, you had just as well give up the job. The propriators are among the leading business men of Springfield, and they strive to give perfect satisfaction; in fact, the success of this excellent enterprise is due largely to the fact you get the best for the least money and every one, regardless to color, who visits the Weaver store, are accorded courteous treatment. A great many of the best colored citizens are patrons of this store, because they know that they will be treated right. The brothers, Moses Alex and Gusp, belong to that school of chivalous white men, who believe in every man having a square deal. If our people need Shoes, call and look their stock over. They have the goods, and they'll treat you right. Nathan Clothing Co., One of the mammoth dry goods stores of the state of Missouri, is located at Springfield. It is the Nathan Clothing company's place, one of the swoulest in the city, and packed from pit to dome with every imaginable thing to be found in an up-to-date dry goods store. Your scribe visited this store and inspected each department (three stories) and found the latest goods at prices to please the customers, in fact it is a place where a little money goes a long ways. The proprietor, Mr. Louis Nathan, has carefully selected a stock that would reflect credit on a much larger city, and everything is marked down to rock bottom prices. The bulk of the colored trade of Springfield, go to this store because they treat the colored race right. In fact one of the employes, Mr. James Andrews, is a colored man. At no time has Mr. Nathan shown anything but a friend to our race, and we trust our people will do their trading with him. See his display ad elsewhere. He is soliciting colored trade through a colored newspaper, and we trust he'll get it. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. M. Gatewood, a property owner, who owns two excellent pieces of property at Springfield. He is employed by the city of Springfield, a position that pays him well. His excellent wife is a club lady, and and the Gatewoods are among our leaders. Mr. Earl Bedell, a young man on Springfield, died on the 5th of Oct. at Bismark, N. D., and the remains were brought to his former home—Springfield, for interment. The funeral occurred from the residence of his parents, 1362 Division St., Saturday, Oct. 9th at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. John McAllister officiating. He was an exceptionally fine young man and by his sweet disposition he readily made friends of all whom he met. For two years he has resided at Bismark, and was industrious and lived a life that any one could imitate. He never forgot the Christian training received at home. The many friends of the family extend to them their heartfelt sympathy. Deceased was twenty-five years of age. We dropped into the home of Mr. Ben Brown, an ex-United States soldier, who served in the First Kansas, Seventy-ninth U. S. Vol. Infantry. He served his country four years. He owns seven rental houses, aside from his residence, and receives a pension from your Uncle Samuel. He is a devout member of the A. M. E. church, and stands for everything which means the betterment of our people. His son is employed in the Frisco shops, and a daughter, Mrs Price, resides in Oakland, California. We found him a man who is imbued with a spirit to do. The Douglass school at Springfield, is under the sole principalship of Prof. C. H. Wilburn and has an enrollment of sixty pupils. This young man is doing yoeman service in the school room, and has been teaching for five years. Prof. Wilburn is the product of Lincoln Institute, and as a teacher, has few equals. Tate's Dry Cleaning works is a Negro enterprise at 859 Pearl street, Springfield, Mo., which is a credit to the race, and owned and operated by Mr. M. C. Tate, an excellent young man. He does all kinds of repair work, tailoring, etc., and his patrons are among both races, and what we mean, he does work right. Mr. Tate is assisted by his wife, and his excellent sister, Miss Nellie. The work of the Tates is a strong recommendation for them. Mr. T. S. Hardy, a business man of the race at Springfield, Mo, is conducting a swell tonsorial parlor for the white race in his city. It is a three chair place and furnished in excellent-style. The Turkish bath department is under the able supervision of Mr. George Stone an expert along his line and who takes front rank as a chiropodist. This feature of the shop has not been neglected, and the entire shop is up-to-date. The barbers working at Mr. Hardy's are: Mr. Luther Everett, Mr. Samuel Dicus, and the old ace, Mr. T. S. Hardy. The "coarse hand-writer" is Master Hubert Barbee. The scribe called, and was shown every courtesy by Mr. Hardy, who is a practical business man. Fully $2,500 are ```markdown ``` MISS MARIE W. ANDREWS, Springfield, Missouri. A POPULAL TEACHER The above is one of the race's leading educators—assistant principal of the colored High school of Springfield. This accomplished young wo invested, and Mr. Hardy's home a good one on ten acres of land, is very valuable. He also owns some rich dirt on the North side. Such men are the kind that the Negro race shold laud to the skies. Among the history makers at Springfield, Mo., are the members of the family of Mr. and Mrs. James Andrews. The father is a leading Mason, and his good wife is one of the most industrious women in our race. They own several rent houses and in fact their property is some of the best owned by the race in that city. Missa Marie W. Andrews. This accomplished young lady is assistant principal of the colored High school of Springfield, and is a recognized educator. For several years she has spent her summers in Chicago University preparing herself for her duties as a teacher. She is not only a ripe scholar, but is proficient in music, and by her sweet disposition, has won numerous good, warm friends. She is a young woman who is not afraid of doing her duty eo the church, being organist of the M. E. church, and a prime factor in secret and social society circles; in fact Miss Andrews is one of the race's best young women, and believes in a high standard for Negro womanhood. Mr. James W. Andrews, her brother, an excellent young man, has for eight years, held a position with the Nathan Clothing company, one of the largest firms at Springfield. His employer has implicit confidence in him, and our people appreciate the fact that one of the race is used by such a representative concern. Another brother, Mr. Emmett Andrews is a leading hotel man in Chicago. Miss Ida Andrews is also a popular teacher, and a very useful young woman. She is also an excellent musician, and her work as a teacher is above criticism. She's one of our young women who has applied herself, and takes the front rank as an educator. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hardrick tendered a few of their friends an outing Sunday, spending several hours on the James river, gathering nuts, sight seeing, etc. The outing was in honor of Mrs. R. A. A. Vaughn, Chicago, a sister of Mrs. Hardrick, who is a guest at the palatial Hardrick home. These good people loaded their friends up in Mr. Hardrick's automobile truck, and hied away to the woods, where an enjoyable evening was spent. Those in the party were: Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hardrick, Mrs. H. L. Tiner, Mrs. R. A. Vaughn, of Chicago; Miss Nettle Tate, of Arkansas; Miss Marie W. Andrews, Miss Edith Osborne, Miss Hazel Smith, Miss Mabelle Andrews, Miss Georgia Carneal, Prof. Louis Bustill, Mr. Ulysses Hardrick, Mr. Albert Jarrett, and The Plaindealer scribe. One of the progressive spirits of Springfield, Mo., is Mrs. Nellie Edmondson, who owns a good home at 124 Cherry street. The Plaindealer man called at this good widow's home, in a select white section and found it a veritable palace, furnished in exquisite style. She is an expert cateress, and her cooking has made her famous and her service is sought by the leading white citizens of her town. In fact, whenever there's a swell wedding, or social function, Mrs. Edmondson has full charge of them. She is a devout member of the Presbyterian church, member of the Presbyterian church, and a leader in social circles. She is connected with the different societies and we are sorry that more of our man has spent several summers in Chicago University, preparing herself for a teacher. She's a devout Christian, and a worker for race elevation. women do not come up to this excellent Christian lady. She is a Plaindealer friend, and not the kind who encourage us with "God bless you," etc. One of the largest meat markets and strictly sanitary is that of T. H. Garlick & Son, 410 East Commercial street. They carry the best to be obtained along the meat line and everything is sold at five and let live prices. The proprietors have figured it out that if you treat the public right, the public will see that you are treated in a like manner. It is one of the oldest business establishments in Springfield, and has won a name that very few concerns are able to boast. These men are broadminded and liberal and will go out of their way to live up to the golden rule: "Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them do Unto You." If it is meat, at the right price, call or phone Garlick's 725 and one of the best meat cutters in Missouri is employed by these excellent men in the person of Mr. Vest Tindell, a colored man, and for this reason, if none other, our people should concentrate their patronage to an old time Plaindealer friend, and and is easily in the front ranks of his profession. You sure will find him at Moses Garlick & Son's. One of the modern drug stores at Springfield, Mo., is the Owl Drug store, located at 601 Boonville street. It carries one of the largest stocks of pure drugs, novelties, sundries, etc., to be found anywhere in the country, and the success of the place may be attributed to the fact that the best service is given the public at reasonable prices, good enough does not suit the proprietor, because his motto is "the best." The Owl Drug store is a place where the public is invited to trade, and everyone, and people packed into the Champion Theatre of that city on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 13th and 14th, to see the photo play, "When True Love Wins," which was written by Mr. Isaac Fisher. A reception like this would indicate that our people have come to "parting of the ways" with moving pictures which ridicule the race and will hereafter demand the class of pictures in which the race is represented as men and women possessing the qualities of intelligence, culture and refinement. Concerning this picture, the Montgomery (Alabama) Advertiser says: A Negro love romance, written by a Negro and played by Negro actors, has just been completed in Birmingham on several hundred feet of film and will make a round of some 900 moving picture theatres throughout the country that cater to Negroes. This is the first picture ever made where the Negro is placed in a different position than with a razor or a pistol and chasing other Negroes or in some ludicrous position. The picture was made with scenes laid in Birmingham, better residences of wealthyiegroes being used throughout the film. The drama was written by Isaac Fisher, a Negro editor at Tuskegee, Ala., once personal friend of Booker T. Washington, and the title of the play is "When True Love Wins." The film was manufactured by the Southern Motion Picture Company as an experiment, heretofore the belief being that Negroes would rather see white people in pictures than Negroes. The best amateur talent among Negroes of the better class in Birmingham was engaged and the play put on: In addition to his success in producing this photo-play, Mr. Fisher has been winning the Against It. soul plight, us day and night; it it. vote away, happens to us from day against it. e dogs when we travel, age or lowest hovel; against it. es, hotels and public places, to attend any of the races, are up against it. e lowest wage scale higher wages against it: for the poorest homes, rent, the landlord says, against it. a decent neighborhood, are of Negro blood;" against it. in the press, are neatly dressed; against it. presentation ration; against it. en have no rights which a t to respect; white woman, k his neck; e up against it. e courts, not vote, against it. e man grins; against it. We're Up Against It. We Negroes are in an awful plight, The white man studies for us day and night; And puts us up against it. He has taken our right to vote away, We expect anything that happens to us from day to day; Because we are up against it. We are publicly labelled like dogs when we travel, Whether we are from college or lowest hovel; You see we are up against it. We are forced out of theatres, hotels and public places, Very seldom we are allowed to attend any of the races, There is no doubt we are up against it. We are pressed down to the lowest wage scale When we wish to ask for higher wages Our hearts will fall; We know we are up against it: We pay the highest rent for the poorest homes, If you miss one payment, the landlord says, "Move on;" And we are still up against it. We cannot buy property in a decent neighborhood, The white man says, "We are of Negro blood;" You see we are up against it. We are held up to ridicule in the press, We are scorned at if we are neatly dressed; Because we are up against it. We are taxed without representation Throughout every administration; We just stay up against it. In law and custom our women have no ri white man is bound to respect; Just let a Negro look at a white woman, Four hundred men will break his neck; We can't help it, we are up against In law and custom our women have no rights which a white man is bound to respect; Just let a Negro look at a white woman, Four hundred men will break his neck; We can't help it, we are up against it. We cannot get justice in the courts, It may be because we do not vote, And we are still up against it. We are lynched for anything, After the lynching, the white man grins; Because we are up against it. We are lynched for anything, After the lynching, the white man grine; Because we are up against it. We are denied an education Whether we live in city or on plantation, Because we are up against it. We are continually insulted from the day until the day of our death, The Lord knows best when he takes our He knows we are up against it. —By FREDERICA HOLLOWAY 24 Richard St., Ashville, N. C. (Copy Rig) isaac Fisher Not . Resting On following print His Oara. $10.00 in the According to reports from answering the Birmingham, nearly four thou- (Continued) From the day of our birth, or death, we takes our breath, against it. HOLLOWAY GASTON, C. (Copy Right Pending.) following prizes: $10.00 in the third prize for answering the greatest number (Continued on page 4.) Isaac Fisher Not . Resting On following prizes: His Oarn. $10.00 in the third prize for According to reports from answering the greatest number Birmingham, nearly four thou- (Continued on page 4.) regardless of color receive a square deal as one price is charged all. Expert pharmacists are employed, and every prescription is carefully compounded. The proprietor has ```markdown ``` HON. BEN BROWN, Springfield, Ma. an ex-soldier, a landowner, and a progressive citizen. He owns some of the best land in his city, and seven rent houses. built up a large trade among our people because they have found him a strict business man and a friend. He doesn't try to fool our people by pretending to love us, etc., but he demonstrates his friendship by materially assisting us, and treating us right. Such fair and broad-minded white men as Mr. J. T. Duckworth, will always be able to boast of customers among the colored race. The churches of the city are doing nicely. Rev. W. L. Humphrey was out of the city Sunday, and Rev. Cane carried on the good work. "A Trig to Hell" was shown in motion pictures at Gracon Chapel. After the entertainment, the Mission ladies gave an entertainment. Mrs. Grimes and Mrs. Banner gave a concert at the A. M. E. church Tuesday night. Hon D. L. F. Banks gave an entertainment at the First Baptist church Tuesday night. The Mission ladies of Gracon Chapel met at Sister Birks Wednesday evening. Sister Stimmond was called to Memphis, Tenn., on account of the death of a relative. Means Alex and Joe Breckenridge came to the city from Okeene via auto on business. They were guests at the home of Mr. C. W. Allen, while in the city. Mrs. Sellers was out calling Friday evening. She has a sick girl at her home. Mrs. Mathes was to call on Mrs. Carrington Friday evening. Mrs. Ford is on the sick list. Her sister and niece arrived from Dover to care for her. Mrs. Hardy has a very sick girl at her home. Mr. Clark Johnson and two sons was to visit Mr. Allen's country home Sunday evening. The young men of the city have organised a real nice band. The young ladies Sewing club will meet with Mrs. Cables this week. Mr. C. W. Allen, a scientific fruit grower, is boxing his pears forr the holidays. The members of the Independent Baptist church choir pleasantly surprised Mr. and Mrs. Amos Alexander Thursday evening. The party enjoyed a very pleasant evening and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander were the THE OLDEST BANK IN Capital and Surplus MOFFETT B National LARNED, : DIRECT —John Lindas, W. W. Chan Doerr, J. B. Brown, Mark No. 3 CAPITAL, First Nation Great Bend, Kansas. GREAT BEND, KANSAS DIRECTORS: Chas. E. Lobdell, R. L. Hamilton, E. W. Torrey, O. B. Chapman, F. V. F. H. Miller, Peter Black, Chas. V. Br The New Era Millin DIRECTORS: Chas. E. Lobdell, R. L. Hamilton, E. J. Everleigh, W. Torrey, O. B. Chapman, F. V. Russell, F. H. Miller, Peter Black, Chas. V. Brinkman. Polar Bear The New Era Mill The J. E. Bake GARDEN CITY, The Colored People of Gat they are politely and prom they enter our store. We tween white and black people business and want it. The ple of all colors in every c The J. E. Baker Mer. Co. The Colored People of Garden City all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want it. There are good and bad people of all colors in every community. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to be settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they, be white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. Prof. E. J. Hawkins, grand master of the Masonic lodge, A. P. & A. M. and Prof. Watson, of Fort Scott spent Sunday in the city. The members of the Athanaen were entertained by Miss Eunice Diemer Friday. DeLux orchestra gave a dance Friday evening at the Masonic annex. Quite a large crowd attended. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. The Davis Women's Clubs program Tuesday evening was a very good one and greatly enjoyed. The Glideon band had a splendid meeting under the management of Mrs. J. M. Shaw at the parsonage on Thursday of last week. The Sewing Circle had a very good meeting and spent the time in tacking quilts. The chitterling and chill supper at Mt. Zion Baptist church had a splendid success. Rev. B. Hillman preached a splendid sermon Sunday morning. The City Mission had their regular meeting at the Christian church last Sunday afternoon. Don't forget the grand Domestic Fair at Mt. Zion Oct. 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29th. Mrs. Kate McHinton of Portland, Ore., who has been visiting with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Corneal, left last Sunday for Chicago to visit friends. There was quite a crowd at the A. M. E. church Sunday to hear the new pastor, Rev. Payne. There were three additions to the church. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Gates will soon move into their new home. There was a surprise party given on Mrs. Wm. Woods on Friday evening of last week, the occasion being her birthday. Mrs. J. W. Cooley took her out for an auto ride and when she had returned home she found the house decorated for the occasion and filled with the invaders who brought many beautiful and useful presents. Everyone seemed to enjoy the affair. IN PAWNEE COUNTY. $60,000.00. BROTHERS' Bank, KANSAS. TORS: Charles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Krouch, A. H. Moffett. 363. $100,000. onal Bank TORS: Hamilton, E. J. Everleigh, apman, F. V. Russell, ek, Chas. V. Brinkman. Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. Mfrs. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" The Best Flour for family use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best--that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL" and "X. T. C." Manufactured by ing Company! er Mer. Co. KANSAS. Garden City all know that imply waited upon when we make no distinction be- ple. We appreciate your here are good and bad peo- community. Those who St. Alicia Tuskegee No. 11 will give a chitterling supper and fry at Mt. Zion Baptist church on Thursday, Oct. 21st. Mr. and Mrs. Lyons and family have moved to 811 C St. Mrs. Lyons is a new subscriber to The Topaka Plaindealer. Mr. David Nichols and Mr. W. S. Colley are new subscribers for The Plaindealer. Prof. L. J. Umstead. Prominent Educator of Oklahoma. One of the most prominent and leading educators of the race is Prof. Lewis J. Umstead. He is a graduate of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, where he received the degree of A.B., class of 1904. After leaving THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN PROF. L. J. UMSTEAD. Lincoln he allied himself with the great secret service and remained with them nearly two years. He then entered the law department of Howard University in 1905 and graduated with high honors, and received the degree of L.L.B. in 1908; received his L.L.M. at Hamilton College of Law in Chicago. During the fall of 1908 he located at Boley, but being desirous of knowing more about the world he toured the Golden West, returning to Oklahoma in 1910 and accepted the principalship of Blaine school at Perry, Okla., which had an enrollment of 400 scholars. Having resigned the work at Perry, he is now meeting with great success as principal of Blanton school at Wewoka, Okla., having been employed for the summer term of two months and because of his very satisfactory service was asked to return to take up the work for winter and spring term after the four to six weeks' vacation that will begin October 8 for the people to gather their enormous cotton crop there. Prof. Umstead is a man full of push and one who has read extensively. He is one of our foremost men, a sound thinker and a doer. ELWOOD, KANSAS. Rev. J. E. Malone, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached his first sermon here Sunday night after having spent the day attending the Northwest Missouri conference at St. Joseph with a number of his members, among them, Rev. John Gorman, who had also attended the Kansas conference in Kansas City, the previous Sunday, and Mr. E. Bailey, S. Henderson, W. Hughes, William Brown, Mrs. J. Grider, Mrs. R. Gorman and Mrs. M. A. McCurry. Rev. Malone's family arrived on Tuesday evening and express themselves as delighted with Elwood. On Friday night a party of members and friends led by Mrs. Wyatt Hughes, met at the U. B. F. Hall with apples and potatoes by the bushel and all other kind of groceries and fruits, and some with money and loaded Mr. Hughes' wagon and after all had gathered preceded by the Elwood cornet band they marched to the parsonage and halt'd while the band played, "The Boosters" and when the door was opened, the women unloaded and carried their presents into the house while the band played, "Uncle Jasper." After the pastor and family overwhelmed them with thanks, they returned to their homes leaving a very grateful and happy family behind them. Rev. Malone was still thanking them the next morning. There was an entertainment at the hall Saturday for the purpose of assisting in raising the presiding elder's assessment. Quarterly meeting will be held on the 17th. Rev. and Mrs. Dent left Wednesday morning for Beatrice, Nebr., where he will pastor this year. His success your Miss Pearl Winner is still on the slick hirt as is also Mrs. Harriet Turner, Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jackson, Saturday, Sept. 25, a son. All are happy. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wilkinson and Mrs. Mabel Gaskin, of Troy, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. A. McCurry. Mrs. Jennie Walker and daughter, Miss Leona, of Denver, Colo., are here to make Elwood their home among relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown and Miss Chloe Pyles, one of the teachers here, were the guests of Mr. Jerry Watson and sister, Miss Madison, of Burr Oak; as were also Dr. J. R. A. Crossland and others. (By Bertha B. Cooper.) Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Chamberlain drove a good bargain when they sold their beautiful rural home for $2,500 cash, yet their home was a lovely one. They have purchased on Sherman street in the 1100 block, a small yet lovely home for $1,400. On Tuesday evening Miss Carrie M. Foster was a most delightful hostess to the following guests: Mrs Savannah Lane, Misses Beulah Day, Tate, Catherine Bedell, Marte W. Andrews; Messrs W. P. Campbell, James Andrews, Baughman and Duke. The evening was very enjoyably spent in music and other amusements. The Rev. T. A. Harvey and G. W. A'len are attending general conference at Kansas City. Mrs. Martin of Garnett, Kansas, mother of Mrs. Dr. Harris, who has been in attendance for several weeks departed for her home. Mr. and Mrs. George Perkins, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, are rejoicing over the arrival of an 8½ pound son. Mrs. Yoakum, mother of Mrs. Perkins, who had been for several weeks with her daughter, will soon return home, as mother and son are doing nicely. Mr. H. M. Fletcher has opened up a moving picture show. Palms and expense have not been limited in fitting up this splendid theatre. It is a lovely place, well situated on N. Jefferson street, next to the Peoples' drug store. Good attendance every evening. Mr. Fletcher receives many compliments and congratulations for preparing such an elegant place for the pleasant diversion of the people. Mr. A. L. J. Foster, who is attending Wilberforce University in Ohio, was made president of the X. L. Chapter—Alpha Phi Alpha, as his scholarship was the highest of the senior class. Sunday Oct. 10, about 10 o'clock a.m., Mr. Moses Gatewood was operated upon for rupture by Dr. E. A. Harris, assisted by Dr. Wilbur Smith and another physician. The operation is not judged to be very serious, so we are anticipating a speedy recovery. Euclid Chapter, No. 23, O. E. S, held a splendid meeting Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 6. A nice number of members were present. Collection was $65. The Masonic Joint Stock company through one of its agents, Bro. W M. Smith, paid in $24 as interest on $100. Mrs. MaryA. McKinney, treasurer; Mrs. N. J. Layton, secretary; Mr. I. W. Jackson, royal patron; Mrs. Bertha B. Cooper, royal matron. The trip around the world conducted by the Baptist, M. E. and C. P. churches was a delightful and profitable success. Each church realized a neat little sum, and a real sociable time was experienced. The remains of Mr. Earl Bedell, the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bedell were brought home from N. Dakota and services were held from the home of his parents Saturday afternoon. Rev. McAllister, of the M. E. Chapel officiating, as Rev. T. A. Harvey of the A. M. E. Chapel was away to conference. Mr. Bedell died at the age of twenty-five years and eight days. The announcement of his death to relatives and friends was very sad, for he has been away for several years. The floral offerings were large and beautiful, evincing the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Funeral arrangements under the direction of W. P. Campbell. Miss Emma Sims and others visited the city of the dead Sunday and strew sweet, fresh, flowers over a number of graves. Mr. Theo. Baughman is in the city and is assisting in creating a greater interest in The Plaindealer. Extra copies of The Plaindealer may be secured from the local agent at 5cts, per copy weekly. The Pleasant Hour club was delightfully entertained at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. James Davis, 700 Grand avenue Friday af- very pleased to have the excellent needle work, and other regular routine of business. A two course menu was served to the visiting guests: Mrs. Mayme Hayes, of Saint Locks; Mrs. Robert Danforth and members present, Mesdames Nettle Dillard, Bertie Canlax, Mary Barker, Mary Cook, Alice Cook, Birdle Anderson and Minnie Thomas. Mrs. Davis was ably assisted by Mr. Davis, who like his wife, is an excellent entertainer, and is much at home among the ladies. Mrs. Nettle Dillard is president; Mrs. Bertle Canlax, secretary and Mrs. Mary Barker is treasurer of this splendid club. The next place of meeting, with Mrs. Catherine Lenore. Mr. McKeever, of Kansas City, spent a very pleasant day, visiting Mr. and Mrs. James A. Davis. Mr. McKeever is a man of means, and strictly a business man. Mr. Davis accompanied Mr. McKeever on his return to Kansas City. En route they stopped at all the smaller towns in the interest of their business. Little Miss Mayba May Barker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barker, is a sweet, pretty baby, who enjoys hugely to be entertained, Miss Barker is growing nicely. Miss Marie W. Andrews sustained an accident, and is now under the care of Dr. E. A. Harris. Mrs. Vaughan, of Chicago, is paying her sister, Mrs. James Hardrick a pleasant visit. Miss Ada Woods of Garfield, and her sister, Mrs. Grace Welch, of Dodge City, were visiting in the city Monday. Mrs. Ellis Tife was called to Hutchinson, Sunday on the account of the death of her nephew, which occured during the fair. Misses Margy Pully and Ida Shepard, were spending a few days in the country, the guest of Mrs. H. G. Smith. Mrs. D. H. Gill of Sterling is spending the week end with her daughter, Mrs. Emma Crcoms. Mr. W. V. Smith left for Illinois, to look after his Uncle, who is seriously ill. Mrs. B. F. Towns, suffered a stroke of paralysis, Friday but is better at this writing. Mrs. Sam Woods and her friend, Mrs. Smith of Coffeyville were calling in Larned, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Towns, of Kansas City arrived Saturday evening to be with his mother, who is seriously ill. Mrs. Sarah Franklin of Kinsley, arrived to take care of her mother. Mrs. Towns. Mrs. Edward Clark and sister. Mrs. Hardison of Kansas City; Mrs. Woods of Garfield and a friend, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Sam Shepard, and Mrs. Kate Woods, all left for Jetmore, Monday, where they are spending the week visiting friends. Mrs. Wm. Smith who has been in the city visiting her daughter, has returned home. FULTON, MO. The $600.00 rally at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday Oct. 3, 1915 was one of the most renowned in the history of the church, and one of the most successful church rally's the town has ever known. We had all day services at Calvary Church. In the morning all who attended were much benefitted by the spiritual covenant meeting. In the afternoon we were treated to a splendid sermon, by Rev. George Reeves, pastor of St. James M. E. church. In the evening, we listened to a wonderful sermon by our pastor, Rev. A. W. Ross. The whole church was aroused and enthused over the brilliant discourse. We can attribute much of the success of this rally to the leader of Calvary church, who is one of the most eminent men of the times. A stalwart God-fearing and highly cultured christian gentleman one destined to lead any army to victory. He has only to plan and when his people follow his advice to the letter, then we see "success" written everywhere standing out in bold relief from everything else. The business of the church was planned most excellently, the church membership being divided into six clubs with six proficient captains at the helm to lead them on to victory. Club No. 1 was led by sister Hannah Scott an earnest and deserving christian woman. Club No. 2 was led by sister Silvia Berry, one of the pillars of the church. "THE CHOICEST PRODUCT OF THE BREWERS ART." E. G. Cassidy Merc. Co. (Distributers.) F. F. Long,..... 115 So. Main St. Wholesale and Retail BREAD, CAKES AND PIES For Parties and Church Festivals BROOKFIELD, ::- MISSOURI. LIVELY & STUART Meat-Market. 120 No. Main St. BROOKFIELD, MO. Dealers in Good Things to Mat. Everything First Class. Tel. 154. Club No. 3 was led by sister Maude Noel, the ever smiling willing and ready christian worker. Club No. 4 was led by sister Nettie Scott, who is one of the greatest church workers in her community. Her heart is always in whatever she undertakes and she deserves much credit for her part of the work. Club No: 5 was led by sister, Genevie McCracken, a young christian girl who is lovable and highly accomplished. Last but not least, Club No. 6 was led by brother Samuel Yocum, one of the most earnest, energetic and conscientious men that Calvary has. Is there any wonder with five such noble women and one such an able man, that Calvary marched on by the limit that the pastor had given her and surprised her pastor, members and friends by bringing in and laying on the table in cash money $678.60? We thank each and every member and friend who contributed to this effort, and we especially thank each leader. Sister Hannah Scott, Club No. 1 led the workers with $168.55 Sister Nettie Scott, Club No. 2 came next with $146.50. Sister Silvia Berry, Club No. 4 came next with $103.98. Sister Genevie McCracken, Club No. 5 came next with $69.86. Brother Samuel Yocum,Club No. 6 came next with $90.31. Calvary now has a building fund of $2128.25 and we expect to begin building greater Calvary in the spring. "Buried With His Niggers." For a year after the enrollment of colored soldiers in the Civil War the question in the minds of every one was, can they fight? Could courage and bravery still have their place in the Negro character after 250 years of bondage? The answer came to a dubious nation just one year after the enlistment July 18, 1863, at the attack on Fort Wagner. The officer, who believed in the ability of his men, who led them into this baptism of blood that convinced America forever of the bravery of the black man, and who fell just as his regiment reached the paraphet was Robert Gould Shaw. In answer to the relatives request for the body of the fallen Colonel came the reply, "We have buried him with his niggers." Colonel Shaw's final resting place is the family vault in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Mass., in history, however, his name is in dissollubly bound to his regiment, the 54th Massachusetts. The monument on Boston Common, opposite the state house, commemorates more than the life and death of a gallant leader, it recalls to our remembrance the recognition of the Negro soldier 52 years ago.—Afro-American. MARK GILLES, Editor MARK BAUGMAN, Traveling Agent SUBSCRIPTION RATES. New Year.....$1.50 New Months.....1.00 Prices Months......50 Advertising Rates Per Month $2.90 Per Inch. Lattered at the Postoffice at Topaka as Second Class Mail Matter. STATEMENT of the ownership, management, circulation, required by act of Congress Aug. 24, 1912, of The Topeka Plaindealer, published weekly at Topeka, Kansas: Editor, Nick Chiles. No Corporation. Nick Chiles, owner. Known bondholders, none. Sworn to by NICK CHILES. J. M. WRIGHT, Notary Public. (Commission expires Oct. 21, 1917.) Winter is the next call on the schedule and there is no better time than now to lay in a good supply of the comforts of life. The scrap of the civil service commission with Mayor House is nothing more than a bid for notority and not for the good of the business affairs of the city. A colored man is soon to be hung in Minnesota and the press dispatches announce a wild scramble among citizens in the neighborhood to witness the killing. Surely there are good Christians in that neck of the woods. There are many of our people who raise a yell because some white people will permit them to indulge in a feast of "crow" at places of amusement. If our people don't want, to eat "crow" it woul be a wise idea for them to remain at home and enjoy life. After a year or more of savage combat in Europe it seems that the conflict has just begun, and twelve great nations are now involved. Just how long this salaughter will continue is beyond conjecture, but it seems now that it is a battle royal and a test of endurance. Jess Willard, though a Kansan, has swallowed enough colorphobia to kill a rattlesnake, and poor old Jesse has gone the way of the lost. If he had remained a man and defended his title against all comers, white or black, he would have been a man now instead of a thing. It now seems that the present administration feels much misgiving as the time for the convening of congress approaches. With a big deficit facing the nation, a war tax in operation when there is no war and a big decrease in revenue and an increase in expenditures, naturally there is misgiving on the part of those who have got to face the music. If the city law making machinery would create a law making it a felicey for automobile drivers, owners or otherwise, to look backward while driving their cars, it would probably have a wholesome effect. Many of these drivers are in the habit of talking to others in a rear seat, and no one can look back and talk, and see or know where they are going. It will take a stringent law on this subject to convince drivers that it pays to look where they are going or go where they are looking. Now that the women have run the split skirt into the realms of oblivion, they have now commenced a campaign to force the school girls out of knee dresses. It seems that a certain class of women who delight in exposing as much of the pedal extremities as possible, seemingly for the purpose of attracting man's attention, have crowded the rule of decency to the wall. What this class of women need is a swift kick and about three ounces of strap oil to teach them when women deliberately try to attract the attention of men they are immediately put into the scrap-heap as the common rabble. MILTONVALE, KANS. Miltonvale, Kan., Oct. 15. Mrs. Myrlyn Hamilton Brown wife of Harry A. Brown, Union Pacific train porter, of this city, received first prize for tatted handiwork and first prize for Mexican drawn work at the Farmers' Institute held here on October 13th and 14. OBEDIENCE TO GOD THE BEST EDUCATION Unbelief and Ignorance of God Abound- ing—Darkness of This World Palp- able—God's People Walking in Light—Knowledge of God's Word Costly—Time, Attention, Thought, and Loss of Worldly Influence, the Price—Simple, Harmonious and Reasonable Are the Holy Scriptures. Aug. 8. — Pastor Runnell preached today on the text, "Sanctify them through Thy Truth; Thy Word is Truth." — John 17.17. PASTOR RUSSELL The Faster called attention to the fact that today the great majority of people think very little about the Word of God. PASTOR RUSSELL people think very little about the Word of God. Years ago it was quite customary that the Bible should have a prominent place in the colleges; for nearly every college was under the control of some denomination. This gave them a sectarian bias, however; and they were not entirely free to study Truth. But now the larger part of those graduated are total unbelievers in the Bible as the inspired Word of God. Many are ministers, who select their texts from it and who retain a certain respect for it, as for an old friend of their parents. But if closely cross-examined, probably ninety-five of every hundred would say, "I do not believe the Bible to be God's Word." The speaker emphasized the point that the colleges and the ministers have left the Bible, although the preachers select their texts from it just as they might on other occasions quote from Shakespeare. But as for any belief in such inspiration as the Bible teaches that "holy men of old spake as they were moved by the Holy Spirit," not understanding what they said—it is doubtful, he said, if even five per cent. of the ministers believe the Bible to be God's Word. With teachers and preachers in this condition of unbelief, it is no wonder that religion is at a discount with the people. Jesus said, "When the Son of Man cometh, shall He find faith upon the earth?" The audience were witnesses that our Lord has not found much faith.—Luke 19:8; 2 Peter 1:21; 3:3.5. "The Wise Shell Understand." Then the speaker contrasted the world's unbelief and ignorance of God with the increasing light coming to God's people. From Daniel 12:1-4 he showed that we have before us today unmistakable evidences that we have reached the Time of the End. Many are running to and fro in automobiles, electric trams, steam railroads, etc. Knowledge is increasing everywhere. But the deep things of God's Word are hidden from the wise and prudent, and are revealed unto babes—those not too worldly-wise, who accept the Bible as God's Word and are guided by it. In this connection the Pastor explained the parable of the Ten Virgins. (Matthew 25:11-13.) This parable pictures conditions in the Church of Christ at the end of the Gospel Age. In the Time of the End the cry went forth, "The Bridegroom cometh." All justified believers made ready to meet Him. But He tertied; and all the virgins numbered and slept, not knowing what to make of the delay. Again the cry went forth, "Byhold the Bridegroom."—He is here. Again all the virgins awakened. The wise virgins trimmed their Lamps, saw the Truth, and were ready to follow the Bridegroom into the marriage—Jasmin 110.105. But the foolish virgins had no oil, no light. The oil represent; the Holy Spirit and the enlightenment coming therefrom. The foolish virgins go to buy when they give time for investigation—time taken from business, pleasure and worldly affairs. Those who do not that time for study, do not wish to hate the light. Although true Christians, they will not pay the price. Whoever is repelling in the light of Present Truth will testify that it has cost him something of worldly influence, time, attention and thought. The Church Jailed. Not Compelled. God is not seeking to deceive people nor to force them into the Kingdom During this Gospel Age He has merely sent forth His Message to gather out those who wish to respond—no force, no compulsion, merely His Word (Acts 15.13.18) We heard the call; our hearts responded, and we came back into harmony with God. His Word informed us that He had made all arrangements for covering our sins through the death of our Lord Jesus Christ; and that He was willing to receive us into His family and make us His heirs, joint heirs with Jesus. God's Word is Truth—not truth on every subject, but on the most important ones. The most important truth is that which God purposes to teach all His intelligent creatures—that obedience to Him is the best education. All other learning will prove valueless, perhaps injurious, unless associated with obedience to God. The majority of professed Christians are under the devisions of the present evil world. They are outside, like the remainder of mankind. But the true Christian has that which is satisfactory. Therefore he is contented to let God shape his affaire If wishes were auto 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 dance 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 'em 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 Esperanto 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 curves 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 critic 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 textiles anew to the proverbial sickleness of New York's after theater appetite. MAKE YOUR OWN LIQUOR AT HOME Let us show you how. 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HERTRU-LINE removes the ugly kinks and curls, and makes the hair grow so long and soft that it can be done up, in any style. This pretty picture was sent us by a customer, made happy by using Her-Tru-Line. Large Jars 50cts at agents. Isaac Fisher Not Resting On His Oars. (Concluded from page 2.) of questions upon the history of woman suffrage in the United States offered by the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage—a Philadelphia organization. Mr. Fisher is not opposed to Woman Suffrage., but simply answered the questions bearing upon its history. The first and second prizes of $150.00 and $10.00 were won by Pennsylvania contestants.—Tuskegee Student. SPECIAL NOTICE By order of the National Baptist Convention assembled in Chicago, Ill., you are hereby directed to send all orders for Sunday School literature, merchandise, etc., to S. P. Harris, Secretary, 409 Gay St., Nashville, Tenn. Beginning now, make out your orders in accordance with this instruction. Send him your order for literature, etc., for the October quarter. E. C. MORRIS, Pres. R. B. HUDSON Sec. NOTICE. The Topeka Plaindealer was made official organ for the Knights and Daughters of Tabor at Salina and we request that each Tabernacle, Temple and Tent forward to the office $1.50 for subscription and the paper will be sent to the Queen Mother, Chief Mentor and Perceptress. The paper is payable in advance and we will be glad to receive the subscription at the earliest convenience. ‘City Happenings ae Mr. W. B. Bryant, Is home again after spending several weeks in wes- ern Kansas. * ae Miss Cleo Geraldyne Morgan, who had been quite ill, is again able to elirealaté among her friends. aan Miss Minnio Wells, who has been indieposed for several weeks, is im- proving and able to be out again, ‘ ae sy Miss Cora Cunningham has retur- ned from an oxtended trip to Denver and Js greeting old friends again. ame Mra. Jennie Elliot, nqe Bell, of Kansas City, was {n the city visiting this week and will return home this evening. uae Mrs. Susan Tellis and Mrs. R. 5. Simms were delegtacs to the Bap- tist State convention at Lawrence last week. umm Mrs. Jackie Lewis, of Rossville, is ‘epending @ few days in the city with her sister, Mrs. Martha Barker, 905 N. Tyler street. nam Mrs, Malone has a fine little col- ored boy four years old she wants to find a home for. See Mrs. Malone at 827 Center street. . «i . unm Mrs. Sadie A. Frazier (nee Bark- er), who has been in poor health for sometime, went to Saint Frances hos- spital Sunday for treatment, nam Rev. J. H. Van Leu, Baptist state missionary of Kansas, was in the city during the week, and was an agreeable caller at this office. wm Mrs. A. A. Weatherly, of Lansing, wan in town last week visiting rel- atives and friends and having some repairs made on their property. an. Mr. Anthony Scott, on Van Buren street, was taken quite ill Tuesday night, but is now much improved un- der the care of Dr. O. A. Taylor. ume The Kewpie club met at the home of Mr. Sam Sims Tuesday evening, Oct. 12, The next meeting will be: at the home of Mr. Dick Bass, 915 College avenue. ane \ Mrs, S. P. Hawkins left today for Wichita, where she will spend two weeks with her husband, who is erec- ting a fine church edifice for the A. M. E. congregation. < Pr FOR RENT—Four room House—3. lots, barn, well and cistern.—W. E. SEGUINE, 418 Kansas Ave, (up- stairs.) . Phones—Office 1179 Rj 1. Residence, 1179 R2, Mrs, Dick Porter was hostess to a number of young people Thursday evening complimentary to Miss Scott, who leaves in a few days for Chiengo to join her people. i “ee iRev. and Mra. W. W. Ewing of the Third Baptist church returned. Sunday from Lawrence, where they attended the Baptist State Conven-_ tion and reported « very enjoyable time, aan | Dr, T, W. Kirk, F. D. and S., of Meadeville, Pa., is in the city looking over the situation with an eye singled on the possibility of Jocating here. He ia the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Chiles, | uae ‘ FOR RENT—Three room modern stone house—electric lighted, ice box, six parlor chairs, show cases and in good location, Ten dollars’ per month. See J, E. DOUGLASS, 1170 Buchanan street. uae | Mrs, Emma Fisher, who had been ill at her home on Clay street for the past ten days {s much Improved under the care of Dr. J. Lewis Ran- som and ts expected to be out again Mr. Solomon Hi. Buchanan of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, {a in the city in the interest of Bethesda Mis- sion school, located at Wynnewood. He was a pleasant caller at this of- fiee during the week. em Miva. Emma Blackwell, of the North side, was a pleasant caller at this office one day last week and made us happy by paying the sub- seription for Macedonia Tabernacle. Let others follows sult. aa , Mra, Henrictts Martin, dressmak- ing, class from to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock esch Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 9608, 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and muke your own dress. ieee with Mrs. Bell Oct. 27, aan FOR RENT—Fine Room—Modern in every way. Five dollars per month. Three room house, good location, for $450 per month and a good four room houser<close in $5 per month. See GUSS ANDDRSON, 1483 Chan- dier street. ame Mrs. S. F. Ma'one was in Kan- sas City last Friday and will be in Salina on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 17 and 18, in the interest of the wel- fare work. Mrs, Malone is proving Gaily that she is the right woman in the right place. um Mr. Charles Morton received word Wednesday telling of the sudden death of Mr. James Buchanan, of Great Bend. Mr, Buchanan was well and favorably known in Topeka and was married about three mon- ths ago to Mrs. Brown of this city. uum The Kewple Art club met at the residence of Mrs. Farris, 920 Col- lege avenue. After one hour was devoted to needle work, a two course menu was served and adjourned to meet the first Thuraday in Novem- ber at the residence of Mre. Bass, 927 College avenue. unm The funeral of Mrs. Harriett Ful- ton, aged 98, was held Sunday after Noon at the Third Baptist church. Mrs, Fulton was the mother of Mrs. J. J. Jennings and was a devovt ‘Christian lady and leaves many rei "atives and friends to mourn her de- mise. Rev. Ewing officiated. Le | Rew J. M. Brown and family left Wednesday for their new home at Oakland, Calif, after a successful two-year term at St. John A. M. E. Church. He and his estimable fam- ily have a host of friends here who regret to see them leave, but wish them unbounded success in their new field of labor. Rm M- Through the kindness of Rev. N. L, Smith, Mr. Chas. Pillows, Jr., and Mr, Henry Edmonds this office has recently turned out tickets and pro- Rrame for the sixth annual fair of the Lane Chapel C. M. E. Church on all next week. This fair promises to eclipse all previous attempts, and the general public is cordially in- vited to attend. 2am The Ladies’ Shamrock club opencd the season Tuesday afternoon, Oct. Sth with Sanla Wileon. A large number of the club ladies were pres- ent, Mrs. Cooper, Misses James and Alexander were visitors. After the reguler form of business, the ladies enjoyed the hospitality of the hos- tess consiisting of a four course luncheon, They adjourned to meet with Mrs. Portee on Gordon Street Oct, 19. ae Miss Mayme Johnson was an agreeable caller at The Plaindealer| office Wednesday, and while here rquared herself on our books for the next fifty-two weeks. Miss Johnson is one of the state's brightest Ia- dies and ‘way back in The infancy of this great moral guide and Christian educator, she worked on the paper in the capacity of clerk and in the cir- culation department. uae Rev. J. W, Jacobs, presiding elder of the Topeka District will hold his fourth quarterly conference for the! present conference yeer st Lane Chapel, Fourteenth and Van Buren streets, Oct. 17th. All pastors of the city and their congregations are requested to be present on Sunday afternoon, Dr. McK, Miller will preach at 3:00 p, m. All members of Lane Chapel must he present.— Rev. N. .. Smith, Pastor, we Mr, E. D. Montgomery, son-in-law of Mr. S. E. A. Moore, the Carbon-| ' Mr. E. D. Montgomery, son-in-law of Mr. S. E. A. Moore, the Carbon- dale real estate dealer, is a new ad- dition to The Plaindealer staff, He Is employed In the capacity of super- intendent and city circulator, He is Ja Misstestppian hy birth and educa. tion, being a graduate of Tougaloo University in that atate. He is a bright young gink, full of vim and has the ear marks of developing Into a good newspaper man. | =m Misa Mamie Williams, accomp- Ushed daughter of Mr. B. G. Wil- Mamas, state house attache, left Wed- nerday afternoon for Jackson, Tenn., where she will teach in Lane Col- lere, Mies Williams is one of To- peka’s most prominent young women, @ product of Washburn Col- lege, cultured and refined, and will prove a valuable acquisition to the teaching staff of that educational Institution. Miss Willams has a host of friends in Topeka who wish her unbounded success in her new ventere. ‘ BR UNION BRYIVALE SS ee oe Dr. H. Franklin Bray and a Coterle | of Evangelistic Stars to Invade Satan’e, Rendezvous Here, ~— : Rey. H. Franklin Bray and Ws evangelistic company are making preparations for a gigantic crusade against sin and Satan in a hnion revival meeting to be held at the City Auditorium commencing about December 1st. Rev. Bray wae in the city this week making pretim- ‘nary arrangements. Rev. Bray will preach at St. John A. M. E. church Sunday morning. On Monday, Oct 25th he will meet the Ministerial Alliance at the Y, M. C. A. room to lay plans for this great religious upheaval. S25. _ as i 4 ji : i we oo oe ' % 7 | REV. H. FRANKLIN BRAY. Rey. Bray is well known in Kan- sas, having spent two years in the eity of Hutchinson, where he was interested in one of the greatest re- vivals ever held there. He has re- Hinguished the pastoral work and is devoting his whole time to evangel- fetic work, and there iy going to be a stirring time in Zion when this great battle is commenced in Tope- ka. Every pastor in the city §s cor- dially inwited to attend the meeting at the Y. M. C. A. rooms, 404 Kan- sas Ave. Monday, morning Oct. 5. = ————_— NORTH, TOPEKA. The Dunbar Literary society at the first fall meeting, elected officere Friday evening Oct. 8th at Saint Mark's A. M. E. church as follows: David Solomon, president; Miss Wil- la Martin, vice-president; Walter White, secretary;; Aaron Douglass, treasurer; Frank Penny, sergeant. at-arms and Alice Chism,~-Beulat Wims and Arche compose the exe: cutive committee. This is not a de- nominational affair, but for all who wish help better the condition in Noitn Topeka both socially and mor- ally. The members are practically young and are the first fruits so you can readily see that it is essential that we secure assistance from the community at large in order to suc- ceed. We pledge and purpose to put in one of the large colored win- dows in the edifice to be built by the Rev, Martin, pastor off Saint Mark's A. M. E. church, —_x— WE STAND CORRECTED In naming the distinguished guests at a dinner given by Mrs. Tilford Davis in Kaneas City during the re- cent conference, The Pluindealer through some oversight, omitted the name of Hon. Chas. Stewart, and we feel that we owe both Mrs, Davis jand our fellow cr ft.aan, 2ir, Stewart an apology. Chas. Stewart is a representative of the Associated press; the only one of his race to be thus honored. He is one of the live wires of the race and is loved and honored throughout the country. mm * Mrs, R. Hightower was hostess to the Oriental Art club one day last week, and royally entertained the club and Mrs. T. P, Martin and Mrs, Nenrietta Mat un, who woo Ge... J guests, In the absence of the pres- Ident, Mrs. John Williams, vice- president grased the throne, The business session was profitable and highly instructive. Thin dispensed with a delightful two course luncheon was served, and all departed for their severa] homes declaring Mra, Hightower's way of entertaining to be the very lart word in class, uae Rev. Mr, Rodgers, pastor of the Brp ist c'uch at Atf'ere, stoppew over in the city es route home inom the State Convention which met in Lawrence last week, and preached at Shiloh Baptist church, Rev. Rodgers formerly te'd a charge at Hutchinson, He js 8 gifted speaker and an upright Christian gentleman. ane Mrs, Henrietta Martin, dresemak ag, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to ¢ Velock each Tuesdsy, Wednesday an: Fridsy, 832 Kansas avenue, Phoo 9008, 50 cents « lesson; bring you vB gogés and meke yocs.ews dros fT Ww aS —_— The Plaindeslor takes pleasure in announcing to our many readers that Mr. W. W. Mills, veteran business man and staunch true friend of the colored race, has opened a new store at 825 Kansas avenue. It is one of the handsomest stores in the Wert, and the fact that Mr. Mills is con- dacting the buslness is a guarantee that the stock is the latest and best that money can buy. Mr. Mille has as many, if not more good, warm personal friends among the eolored race than any man in Topeka, He is kind to them and has been a great help in promoting their uplift and ‘advancement among all lines, He isa grand, good man and his presence {s @ blessing to men ard worer ef wl aces, creevs and refgion, In av ne ming up his large and increasing hoete of friends, nmem + th =: =" 8 ¢ found, The Vlandealer. — x 3% GOLDIN, Tee we 4. who more keenly feel the passing of Mr. J. C. Gordon, which occurred several days ago, than the colored citizens of Topeka and Shawnee county. Mfe always had a kind word for them, and would go out of his way to assist anything that had the uphft and adeancement of the black man at heart. Mr. Gor- don always gave them employment at a decent wage, besides assisting them in securing homes, ete, Mr. Goidon's heart was as large as his body. He prospered, and the (God of heaven b'essed him and spared him te live to a good ripe old age. He taught his ctuldron to be kind to our race and they have ever adbeared to the teaching of of their noble eire. ‘he life and work of Mr. Gordon han been all that H.s Creator would have it, and now that his labors are over lets drop a tear and murmur a prayer for one of our truest friencs and greatest benefactors, “Cope” Gordon. May angels guard his soul. TOPEKA WOMAN TAUGHT THE FIRST NEGRO SCHOOL ‘The first teacher of the first school for Negro children ever established in the United States lives in Topeka. She §s Mrs. Margaret Allison, colored 614 North Topeka avenue, Born in Marehall County, Tennes- see, in 1841 of slaves owned by dif- ferent masters, Mrs. Allison received what was denied even the poor whites of those times—an education. Act- ing as nurse girl to children of her master, Mrs. Allison remained with them _ while they were being taught by “private tutors, Remarkably quick witted, the skave girl gleaned knowledge almost as fast as those who were receiving the instruction. Noticing her interest, the teacher wave her a little time euch day and soon the little slave wey able to read. Then she was handed a hist- ory of the Mexican war and the life of Henry Clay. Sold at Age of Eight. When Margaret was eight years Tod her owner died and she was sold with other chattels, She re- mained with her new owner until January 13th, 1865, when she was set free. Immediately she hegan going to ‘school under a minister and his wife. For thelr services she paid them with work about the house. A little later she gathered together a number of colored children and started a school in Shelbyville, Bed- ford county, Tennessee, Two ‘yeara Jater she married Marshus Allison, but continued teaching school. One day a band of outlaws, styl- ing themselves the “Ku-Klux," fol- lowed her home. After she had gone to bed they ordered her ovt doors and, making her knee} down, put re- volvers to her head. But she prayed and they left her, taking many of her valuable things. At another time a gang of “Iome Guards wish- ing to stop the echool, surrounded the house and ordered teacher and pupils out. Being refused, they stoned the holuse, broke all the win- dows and doors, Mrs, Allison moved her school to a church, which was burned down one night. | In the Famous “Exodus.” In the famous “Exodus of 1879 Mre, Allison, her husband and son ‘ame to Topeka, The son wae edu- sated in the puliic schools here and rraduated from the High school, in- ending to go to Africa as a mis- jonary, He died, however, in 1888. Marshus Allison died ‘here in 3896, Mrs. Allison is a regular ordained ninister In the Cumberland Presby- erian church and has spent several ears in traveling and preaching. she was the first woman ever} icensed to preach in that church.|| she has composed several hymns and as written music for them. Lately she has been living quietly || n Topeka, sewing for @ living, Shej! as a remarkable memory and talks}: ith fluency of the days of Recon-|| Lincoin ==" | |. “Don't whine about your incl porte Miles for everyone who can convince the ‘world that he is worthy of succevs,” Your bank account gives you pride in your undertakings, and they’ can be turned into profity able account every day. f —THE— | STATE BANK. AITO Te, OF Fes we ee Miss Beasie Haynes attended the Baptist State convention at Lawrence fast week. Mize Haynes is one of Topeka's most popular young ladles, a church worker ond {fs also recog- nized In literary circles, being a con- tributor lo some of the leading mag: arines and newspapers of the coun try. nan The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Lit. erary chub met Oct. 8th at the home of Misa Jzene Smith, 1261 Lane St, The meeting was opened by Misa El- nora Smith, owing to the absence of the president, After a brief busi- ness sess‘on a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess, Mrs. Vernon was received as = new member. Next meeting, Oct. 15th will be with Miss Elnora Smith at the home of Mra. G. Thompson, 1233 Grand avenue. umm Mrs. Dora Alexander has resumed her clars in pianoforte teaching. Mrs. Alexrniler is a certificate grad- uate jn music of Miss Rudh and she Highly recommends ner as a good instructor for beginners. Miss Rush Is one of the widely known teachers of the city, being a graduate of mu- sie In the department of Fine Arts of the Sisters of Bethany college. Mrs. Alexander wil] instruct at the pupils’ homes for 50c a lesson and at her residence for 35c. PHYSICIANS AND BURGEON+ DR. 2. M, JAMISON—%27 Maat St. Special diseases, Phone 959 DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon, 403 Kan®ss Ave. Phone 4265. +-Ofice Hours: 9:30 to 12 a. m.; 2:00 to 6:00 p. m.; 7:30 to 9:00 even ing. Sundays by request. OFFICE HOURS. Dam. to 12 m 2 p. m. to 6:80 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment DR, M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, Calls Answered at Night. Office 72 Kansas Ave—TI. 8987. Res. 184 Monroe St—Teb, 8987 R. 2. (hee buure ¥-hu to burda, Re DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. Phene 3608. “32 Krosse ave Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 3608 R. 2. Tel. 74 Res —734 Ring 3 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D Physiclan and Surgeon, Office: 334 Kansas Av., over Gibler: Drug Store, across from Throo: Hotel. Calls answered Night an Day—Res. 1535 Van Buren 8t. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DE TIBT. All Work Guaranteed to Give » » » Satisfaction... , 832 Kansas Av. Phone 142, LARNED, KANSAS. Miss Alpha Holt and Geo. Towns, very prominent young people of our city were quietly married at the par- sonage, Oct, 12th, The ceremony was performed by the Rew C, H. Anderson, The groom is a highly respected young man. The bride, a popular young lady of Larned, is one of our best girls and highly respec. ted. We wish them a peaceful Jour- ney through life. Miss Mildred Perry is very ill at this writing. Mrs, Nancy Towns fs very ill also, Reporters ar correspondents writing for The Plaindealer will please use one gide of the paper; do nof use “today” or “tomor- row” or “next week,” but give dates in plain figures. Think of ‘the time when the paper {3 pub- lished and not of the time when you are writing in mentioning facts and others can understand as well as you. te € AT inne Kas? ‘We are proud to note the fect: that Lawrence is blessed with sero eral go-ahead business people aad among them we mention Mr. Chas. C. Coleman, who is conducting a general repair shop—cleaning, gas fitting and plumbing a specialty, Mr. Coleman is a Missourian by’ birth, but a Kansan by adoption. His educational training was se cured at Hobson Normal Institute, at one time maintained at Parsons by Towa Society of Friends. One thing Noticeable about the products ef ‘that famous shoool 18 that the rep~ Tesentatives ore ladies and geatie~ men in the full sense of the words, meny of the graduates having made admirabie records In Kansat, Okla- homa, Mirrouri and Colorado, Mr. Colerran is one of the faithful.and arduous workers of the Ninth #- {Warren St.) Baptist church, ama has been acperintendent of the Sua- day school for severrl years, bring— ing it up to the acme of sucecss, the highest interest being main- tained. In his business dealings Mr. CG. C. Coleman ‘s exact, honest and al- ways strives to please, and by his methods has established a well pay- Ing patronage. His place of busi- heap at 831 Vermont street, Law rence, atands ar a monument to the thrift and business ability of Mr. Coleman. aa WEIR CITY, KANSAS, Rev. Samuel Sidney, of Kansas City, preached at Saint John on the 6th. ; Rew F. H. Prentice, pastor of St. John church, who went to Alabama laht month, has not returned. Ge was to have been Lack in Wier en the 10th, His place is still being filled by Rev A. Fairfax of Parsons. Mr. George Jackson has leased euf- ficient ground from the railroad com- pany to square his store, as he had contemplated doing all along. It will give him a nice building. The Electric Coal Co. has equip- ped their mines with steam and will load their first flats on the Léth. They are still fixing up and have everything that ia needed save a pair of scales, which will be instal- led later on. Mrs, Belle Daily, who broke hee ankle sometime ago, seems te be suffering intensely. Mr, Wells, who sustained a broke leg sometime ago is resting fine, The new A. M. E. pastor, likes his new charge fine and Is trying to get his wife moved here this week, Mra, A. R. Phillips went’ to Inde- pndence on the 8th in the interest of the S. MT. She is one of the deputy officials. Mrs, S, A. Kinnel has returned. from attending the Baptist State convention at Lawrence, and reports a fine sersion. . Mr, John’s mother seems to like ‘Kansas, She is a member of the Reptiet cherch, and has been foe forty years, oe BAUGHMAN’'S NOTES. The get-together spirit must get into every Nero's heart and crowd out envy, petty jealousy and little things which make us knife each other, Our success would be two- fold 1€ we were able to boast of more business enterprises, if we did not allow ignorance to get the upper hand of us. Our personal feelings should be dropped, when it comes to. Negro enterprises, because we are ‘the builders of our own race, aad if we are to be a race we must bury dissension. see The spirit of commercialism’ should he manffefsted by the eole cored man just as zealously asthe re- ligious epirit. It is necessary to have tle saving grace of Jesus Christ, and it js also paramount with the Negro's solid progress to be Identified with the business world; in fact, the mixing of religion and business, aud then gulped down im large doses, will help us woderfully, This is in undeniable fact that the colored man must allow commer cialism to fasten itself upon him and then venture into the business world. ves The acquiring of property fe one of the main spokes in the Negros wheel of success, and in getting over the country we find, dotted prs- fusely, palatial residences. Thie is as it should be. Too, the Negro in the different towns must buy prop- erty in the best residence districts, and not be too ready to gobble up all the swamps, lowlands and por- Hons of the town which the white man “draws the ax on.” Just bee cause same fellow kicks, because a Necro buys a lot near him te no reason we should pay his kick any sttention. da * : five Ue . ‘hac ele d ow & = awed Psp ota, woe Xe ue Hates Een DREAMT ietetne Sct ee, tay, v os . ky ae = Hair Goods Are the | Best Madew , Real Hand Made Human Creole Hair ‘ We guarantee them to COMB and wee Seal Gas WASH and for the CRIMP to remala i ole Bele Gs Seach Wigs, THE OLD RELIABLE hy Sy Ex bvanotonzations? MME, BAUM'S HAIR EMPORIUM Bair in, bulk, Halt ag¢—ath Ave. NEW YORK CITY, Combs, toilet articles. Send 2c stamp today for Catslogue, Sr e EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO.— Ha ris F | ats 624 N. Main Street—First Class Place for Colored Trade—Clean, Beds and all other conveniences.THE BEST MEALS SERVED! Only the patronage of the best people solicited, Terms reasonable. ——-(MISS) CLAY ANNA HARRIS, Manager.— H. C, HARVEY, Proprietor. . e Whitlock Bros. Market, 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your’ Marketing — REMEMBER THE NUMBER. 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. Si ean te sae % Services wore’ well nitended jnors- ing and evening at the Second_Bap- Ust church, Sunday, Offering $37.02, The rauy-wag a decided success. Four hundred dotiars was realizud from all sources. (ach and every auxiligry of the church is up and doing full duty and everything is on a highway to prosperity. Our correspondents will please de- sist in devoting go much ppace to any one particular church, Telf your story In as few wirds as possible, We are aiming to give the people all of the news, but cannot do so if jour correspondents devote all of the space alloted to them giving minute details of some particular church or commenting on the eloquence of some ministers sermon. We want to be falr to the churches, but since The Plaindealer ig not a church organ, hence our readers expect, when they read the news letters from thelr re- spective towns to find what has been going on among their nefghbora and friends, —Manager, Rev. W. H. Smith has returned from Sedalia, where he was called on account of the illness of his biother, Piof. W. G. Smith, who pas- sed away, Sept. 24th. Prof. Smith was a Christian gentleman, and a member of Taylor Chapel, M. E, church. Many friends extend sym- pathy to those bereaved. Rev. W. B. Brooks attended the conference at Kansss City, His members sent him away well pre- pared, and he reported a splendid years’ work from this place. Rev. J. B. Nuby was with his peo- ple Sunday and was greeted by two large and appreciative congregations both morning and evening. On Oct. 23d there will be a Dim- ry's concert at the Christian church. See Mis. Shelhy and others for tickets, Mr. Theodore Honeback, the mya- terious wonder, was in the city pos- Ing as a tramp. He's on to his job. A literary society is being orga- nized at the Second Bapt'st church, It promises to be a good medium through which to develop our young people’s minds Mr. Frank Rinex, who waa In- jured a short t'me azo while exca- va'ing under a large building, {a re ported as doing nicely. An unknown man was found dead Wednesday. His name 1s believed | to be Jos Ervin. The Mothers’ club , took charge of the remsing and gave him a Christian burial. Revs. R. W.| Williams and W, H. Smith officlated. The funeral was held from the un- dertater'a establishment. Dr. Brecken was in the city one day this week. The doctor will per- haps locate in thig place. The Happy Hour club will meet on the 24th inst., at the home or Mrs, Estel’e Gratan. A very en- husiast’c meeting ba being looked forward to with # full attendance, Dr. A. H. Hudson was calied to, Ddesaa to de some dental work. He will be out of the city about two lays. A large number attended the con- i Bl i Ci Bae Trolley To Kansas City ue of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas {, on the WROLLEY LINE between Kansas City ang Leavenworth, Kas. This pead rung through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you tg the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Beldiere’ Home, Fy, Leavenworth, ang both the Federal and Military petzons and many other important sight-sesing places. Car, leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m- , te 10 p. mm.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p, xn. except Satar- @ay night, lest car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight, Car, leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 ®& m, to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday ang Sunday nights the last car beave, at 12 o'clock midnight, . ‘ The Kansas Cily-Westein Railway Co 0 : Buy Your Lodge Supplies — From the _ --By Negro Firm -- THE | OVE Regalia Company ~ GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Avenue. Kansas City, Missouri STA NNT ray £ oi = | oF a i SS ‘ ON a fave.) } we Pea 7) ia Deg ao eee ‘eee oe a Aa U ae eed eB pera aN 2 aa ee ® Lod 4 Ah, therés 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 thou- sands of homes all over the country, Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too igh priced. Mecadow-Gold Butter never “soars” like some butters. You will ‘find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can a/ways get it when you want it and you can a/ways buy it ata reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream, Send us your order to-day, <onenquena HIAWATHA, KANSAS. Mrs. Ellen He'm remains on the sick list Mrs. Ehzabeth Webster and Mra George Walthall attended the Mis. sourl conference at Saint Joseph, Mo, last week. While there Birs. Wal- thall met her cousin, Rev. R. H. Longdon, of Brookfield, Mo., whom she had not ween for thirty-six years, Messrs Clarence Hughes, Eugene Fleming, Nazier Clay, LeRoy and Sterling Fugett, motered from Hor- ton to Hiawatha, Sunday. Many young girls were all amites. Rev, ®. H. Longdom spent the week end as the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Gee. Walthall at their beautl- ful home on Utsh street. Miss Rachel Greene who had a slight attack of appendicitis, and had been {ll for several weeks is rapidly improving in health. ‘The New pastor of the A. M. E. church and family have arrived and taken up their abode In our midst. They are good Christian people and we pray for their success. Miss Octavia Maxey who had been suffering from an attack of rheuma. rae for several weehs is’ slowly improving. INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. Leghorn Viclaity. ANG GOW s - BRAN Se iv te iO ef eo gutttS Continental Creamery Company, Topeka, Kans. ‘The farmers are having plenty to do—plowing, haying and sewing wheat all awaits then. Mr, and Mhs. Orlando McFarland, pleasantly entertained Mr, and dfs. 0. W. Reddins and two children, of this vicinity and Mrs. Warren and daughter, Miss Besele and Mrs. Fits and daughter, Miss Ora Mue, of Cof- feyville, at their home Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. C. W. Fio'ds, of Cof- fegville, were the guests of Mr, and ae BT Te from jie recent ness.“ He was able to go to Coffeyville, Sunday. Mir. Lewis Hooker, of Cherryvals, was 8 week end’ guest at the Brig- gan residence. ¥ Mr, Clarence Briggans and Mr, Jackson were visitors at the Wealey iesidence Sunday. Miss Viola Swauncy and Mr. Robt. Washington were pleasant callers et the residence of W. O. Reddins, Sunday evening, from Independence. —xX-— ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURL Mr. J. R. A. Crossland, Jr, has returned to Ann Arbour, Mich. to re: sume h’'s studies at the State Uni- versity. Mr. William Beshears has fone to the State University of Io- 4 to finish his course in dentistry. Mrs. Mayrre Harper, wife of Mr, Joseph Harper, died Jast Wednes- lay. Rev. J. 1, Brooks and Mrs, Birale Powell were quietly married atur. joy. Miss Erma Robinson Ford, of Kansas City, Mo, wisited here Inst week, the guest of Mr. and Mra, R L. Scott, Miss Edna V. Lee has returned from a two weeks’ stay in Omaha, Mebr., where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lee. Miss H., Croombs has returned from a visit in Wathena, Kansas Mr. M. Stanford, of Kansas City, ia here and will remain indefinitely, Twelve jadies of the younger set entertained with an {informal dane: “ng party Tuesday in compliment to Mrs. Erma Robinson Ford, of Kan- sas City. Dr. Thompson, of Jowa, brother of Dr. Thompson, the pharmacist, was a visitor here Saturday, Mrs, Beatrice Hughes Swinneyy gave a motoring party on Tuesday night as a courtesy to Mrs, Erma Ford. The party included eight and they drove to Atchison, Kansas, Mr. Harry H. Walker, post office clerk, is having his vacation this month and enjoying {t immensely at his new country home, “Sunny Crest Farm.” Mrs. Flora McKissick has been in- disposed this week. Mrs. Holman Saunders, of Kansas City, will sptnd a few days in the city next week. Mr, and Mrs, John Jordan enter tained the S. S. C. club Thursday evening and Sfr. ami Mrs. V. J. Rice, Mr, and Mrs. Hargrove and Mrs. Agnes Lamb were visitors. Mr. M. D. Lawrie, our old reliable tailor, has returned from Colorado Springs and opened a shop at Third and Felix streets. Mra, Bessie Conway, has returned from a month's visit in Saint Louis, ‘Mrs. Thelma Thompson nee Endi- cott, of Knob Noster, Mo., was a vis- itor here last week at the home of Prof. and Mrs. J. A. Endicott. FAYETTE, MO. Dr. A. H. Higgs, pastor of Sain! Paul M. E. church was agreeably surprised by a large number of friends at the parsonage Wednesday nighe, the occasion being his birth- day. The party met at the home of Mr, and Mra, Andrew Cravens and from there proceeded to the parson: age. He was the reciplent of many useful presents and tokens of friend- ship and sppreciation for the good work he is doing among us, and the high esteem in which he is held. After toasts were ssid and and gooo wishes uttered for his continued suc. cess and usefulness, the party dis- persed almost as mysteriously as it came. We are glad to note that Mrs. Phyllis Jones {s recovering from sev- eral weeks illness. Rev. P, C. Campbell, of Spring- field, er route to Saint Louis to at- tend the Baptist State convention, stopped Tuesday and preached at the Baptist church. Mrs, Bettie Henry, nee Bundy, of Quincy, Ill, Mrs. Martha Nibbs, of Saint Louls, and Mrs., Minnie Mor- rison, of Chicago, who were here at- tending the funeral of their brother, Mr. Hampton Morrison, have retur- ned to their homes. Mr, Woodson Diggs at this writ- ing Is better. We overlooked the name of Wille Hstilt in making up the honor roll last week from Lincoln school. Rev. William Pankey delivered a splendid sermon at the Baptist shurch Sundsy morning. Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Tolson had the misfortune to love their home and contents. by fire Monday at noon, Happening at this season of the year will no doubt work a hard. ship upon this worthy young couple Mere ia certainly an opportunity -tc arove our fricndship. Mrs. Minnie ‘Tindall, of New Franklin, is visiting S84, Woodsor Diggs and family. Mr. Wm. Diggs, of Sedalia, was a visitor in the city last week. Cos + oa nee ok SAL ee a eg ces Rear tom Freel Freel Freeliiirscie a + AGENTS WANTED! “FINK CREOLE MAIR - : Pi wd he + - Z rr: oo oe red 2% “ Pal? SU he - a nee Pree Tal sy tS ‘i Ler eee , Pad od Fo wow x > Cer ier 7 ' A ad nd hit : . “ee Lara on . . a cre Bae Cons Ate Baa . 10) iw FE a ean vy the poahd) Blectte Combe: ee pees oa 4 country. We show fei, See See eee ‘ in irae. for Catalogue, IT 18 FRESI SAM WILLER, P.O, Box 298, HUMAN HAIR GOODS Co 20 Inch Crevle Bwitches 380 Shreveport, La. Each; 24 Inch &0c Each. 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MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA ~ Stonestreet & Son, - Undertakers i nd Funeral Directors. | ph dees Saxtheg We carry one of the finest lines of Sap RAN UNDERTAKING Goops HT tinats NB ee? in the State, We never sleep. Three S312) Licensed Embalmers in attendanes, \ D4 636 Quincy St. — .'Phone 52 —_— SS Hon, A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chan-| was not mentioned. Not so, we want cellor of the Knights of Pythias,/a line about everything that is go-- Missouri and Jurisd” ‘ion, was in the| ing on among our peoples Give sity on official business ‘Thursday | your club, church and society notes evening. to our correspondent and they will ABILENE, RAASAS. Misa Freeda Smith and sister, Miss <uvia, went to Salina Sunday ac- ompanced Ly their brother, John, 9 attend the funeral of a relative. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Saunders, of dinneapolls, Minn., were the guests f Mos. Baskerville Sunday. Mra. M. Gibson departtd Tuesday or Lawrence to attend the State Japtist Convention. Rev. and Mrs. DeMoss of Topeka, were the guests of Mrs. Mary Collins Thursday. The Daughters of Tabor gave a ,ocia) Thursday which was very suc- sessful, —xXx——_ COFFEYVILLE- KANSAS, The Fleur de Lis Art club held its first meeting for this year at the home of Mrs. P. S. M, Washington, the president. A nice attendance was present. After the opening and gen- eral routine of business, the presi- dent gave a few interesting remarks on the literary and art work for this year. A dainty lunch was served Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. A. D. Grant. ‘Mrs. Arnold Grant entertained the Fleur de Lis Art club Tuesday, Sept 28th after the usual routine of busi- ness the ladies apent a profitable two hours at their art work, after which the hostess served a dainty two course luncheon. Club adjourned to meet Oct. 5th with Mrs, Gladys Grant. 2 The Fleu de Lis Art club met on Thursday, Oct, 5 with Mrs. Gladys Grant. A splendid program was rem dered and after a dainty lunchess served by the hostess all departed declaring that they had been profit- ably entertained. ‘The Plaindealer wants to give all the news that Js going in the neigh- Lor hood, ro correspondents will do us a great favor as well as render valuable assistance along this line, if they will desist in writirg such long winded articles about one pat- ticular club, church, party, oF per- son, Tell your story in just as few words as possible, and by so doing ft will enable us to give ALL the happenings—Manager. For an in- stance, note the above, One would naturally bé Jed to believe that the Floe de Lis Art ia the only club in Coffeyville, and the ladies of other clubs will believe The Pleindealer is Slaying favorites because their’ club was not mentioned. Not so, we want a line about everything that is go-- ing on among our people? Give your club, church and society notes to our correspondent and they will recefve prompt attention when they reach this office——Manager. —_xX—_ WICHITA, KANSAS. A line party was given Saturday Oct. Oth at the Crawford theatre to honor Mrs, Frank Byron, ef Kan- bas City, Mo., Mrs. Massie Williams, of DesMoines, Ia,; Miss Alva Fine, of Independence; Miss Smith and Miss Maurine Bates, of Qarrolton, Mv. After the show kodsk pictures were taken. Twenty-five young Ia- dies enjoyed the afternoon, Qirs. Ora Carter left Monday for Salina, where she was called om ac- count of the serious illness of her grandfather, Mrs, Sam Collina, of Hutchinson, spent a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. M. M. Carr. ‘Mr, Fay North, of Winfield, is in the city, . Mr, Frank Bell left Saturday for his home in Salina, Mr. William A, Bettis, elty de- tective, was shot Sunday eyeniag on the corner of Main asd Central streets by Joe Johnston, colored be- cause of an old grudge. Mr, Bettis has proven himself so valaabie tn his work {t thought Johnston was hired to shoot to kill, However, Mr. Bet- tis wasnt serfously wounded and it is belleved that he wi recover im a short time. He-was immodiately taken to Saint T'rancls hospital where an operation was necessary to locate the bullet. Mrs, Irene Bettis Garrett arrived Monday evening from Kansas City, Mo., having been called whea her father, W. A. Bettis was shot by Joe Johnston, Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Graves, of Pratt, is in the elty for a few days. WEWOKA, OKLAHOMA, Report of Douglass School fpr the Firat Month, The reports of the first monthly ; examination, showing only the high est average in each grade, in the Douglass school in the grades men- tioned below are as follows; Eighth grade, Joscphine Bar nes—80, Sevonth grade,Leona Sutton—s3, Bixth grade, Annie Coffey—94. Fifth grade, Virginis Hayes—6i. Fourth grade, Alex Eckles—86, Reports on the other grades are not yet completed, J. BR. COFFBY, Priacpal, 244 WEST BELLE PLACE SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI We hand the world in growing hair and beautifying the akita. One thousand more towns to be tak- Will you help us? We will teach you to treat and teach horses to grow hair and beautify th I $25.00 Home Training Course Free! Born from $15.00 to $25.00 per week— at home. Diploma given. Write today to our Home Training Department. Don't wait! Be ready for the opening season. Kind folks, take advantage of this opportunity. Let the OXFORD SYB- 39M protect you. Write for the history of OXFORD! Read it; compare it with all others. You will be envious that OXFORD is unexcelled in quality.! W. L. MAJORS, President. W. Belle Place St. Louis, Mo. Farms.... Q For Negroes Colored Men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man—where ONE crop will pay for your farm? Ican sell you a farm in Logan county, Kans. PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, —:— Kansas: LARNED. KANSAS. Miss Ida Shepherd and Miss Mar- Miss Ida Shepherd and Miss Margaret Pulley, spent two days of last week with Miss Edith Smith of Ash Valley. Miss Clara Newsome spent a few days in the courery with her brother, Mr. C. S. Newsome. Mrs. H. G. Smith spent the week in Larned visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Shepherd and attending the Pawnee County Fair. Miss Margaret Pulley left Friday for Little Rock, Ark., where she will teach domestic science in the Arkansas Baptist college. Miss Pulley spent the summer here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burgess Pulley. Mrs. Nancy Towns is seriously ill at her home. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Towns returned Sunday evening from Kansas City, on account of the illness of their mother, Mrs. Nancy Towns. Mrs. Nellie Smith, of Coffeyville, is visiting old friends in Pawnee and Hodgman county. Mrs. Nellie Smith and Mrs. Laura Woods spent Sunday with Mrs. Ella Shepherd. They are old friends of pioneer days. Mrs. Nellie Smith and Mrs. Laura Woods spent Saturday and Sunday morning with Mrs. Kate Woods. Mrs. Nellie Smith of Coffeyville and Mrs. Laura Woods of Garfield, Mrs. Anna Hadison, of Kansas City, Mrs. Ella Shepherd and Mrs. Kate Woods of Larned, left Monday for Jetmore. These ladies were all formerly of Hodgman county and they anticipate a royal time with old time friends and neighbors. Mr. W. V. Smith was called to Mattoon, Ill., on account of the serious illness of his uncle, Mr. Horace Smith. Messrs Beryl Hutchinson and Willie Lamb spent Saturday evening and Sunday in Larned. UNSELFISHNESS A VIRTUE THAT SHOULD BE CULTIVATED (By Maggie Ladell Riley, R. 4, Lawrence, Kansas.) There is a degree of greatness woven into the character of the individual that is unselfish. The best and truest work that has been done the kind that lives through the years and stays longest in the hearts of the people, is that, which comes from the heart devoid of selfishness. People may dream of a great future and in their haste to reach the goal of their ambition, consider only the financial side of their ideals, and by growing careless, they cease to realize the effect that their influence is making on the world. The acts of carelessness that perhaps one pays little attention to gives rise to more evils than a thousand of people dream of. Today the world needs real unselfish love and nothing that is false can stand in the presence of this great truth practiced in the daily walks of individuals and organizations. We would have a greater race if so much selfishness did not exist, and the church would beam forth in the light of all her royal beauty, and the world would be an Eden on earth. When will women and men learn to rule their own spirit? He that ruleth his own spirit is greater than he that taketh a city. The women and men of ages past whose names will never grow dim on the pages off history, were those who through nobility of heart, and love of home and country laid salde personal feeling and through some peculiar force of character realized it was their duty to spend and be spent. What comparison is there to a life nobly spent? Flowers have their beauty; sunset has its charms, but these fade and pale in the light of a noble life, useful and unselfish life. The purity, the freshness and magnificance of its character is a glorious and inspiring sermon. JUNCTION CITY, KAS. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bridges entertained Sunday in honor of Mrs. Bridge's birthday. The invited guests were: Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Housley, Sargeant and Mrs. Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Blantyre. A three course dinner was served and highly enjoyed. BALDWIN, KANSAS. We, the members of the Womens' Baptist Home Missionary society of the Mount Zion Baptist church, of Baldwin, wish to express our appreciation, gratitude and thanks to Rev. Wm. Wolfolk, our pastor, of Topeka, for the good work he has done in our ten days' revival for the salvation of of souls for the Lord. $ \mathrm{T e n} $ were converted—twelve as an addition to the church. Baptism $ \mathrm{m} $ by the pastor was the fourth Lord's day in September. Eight were baptized. We highly esteem Rev. Wolfolk and wish him everlasting success and may the Lord still bless him in all his undertakings is the prayer of his people. Sister Mary Williams, President. Sister Blanche Saunders, Cor. Sec. CHANUTE, KANSAS. Rev. Curtis, of Joplin, Mo., delivered ewo able sermons at the Baptist church on the 3d. Miss Lacy Brigham spent the week end here visiting Miss Hart. They also attended the fair. Mrs. A. E. Ray returned Friday after spending two weeks in Kansas City and Topeka. Mr. Samuel Mix, Jr.. is on the sick list. Mr. Emmett Williams spent Sunday with Miss Beulah Gaston. Miss Lacy Brigham returned to Thayer, Sunday. Mr. Harry Bradley left Wednesday for the East. While gone he will attend the world's series in Boston. Mr. Jackson Kouns is in Topeka on business. The conference gave the A M. E. church a new pastor. We all regret that we could not have Rev. Watson again, but we have been told that the new one is equally as good. The Enterprise club gave a dance Thursday night. The music was furnished by a three-piece traveling orchestra. On Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Trivis gave one at the K. or P. hall and music was furnished by Miss Wall. Mr. Land's states that business is good. Mr. Chester Williams has installed hot and cold water in his shop. Mr. W. W. Fields, of Iola, attended the fair Thursday. Mr. Tony Bradley was in Osawatomie and Kansas City this week on business. Everybody seems to be bothered with colds. posed for the past week with in gripppe. Mr. Roy Johnson has gone back to the cement plant. WEWOKA, OKLA. Mrs. Oscar Braden was called to Vinita, on account of the death of her uncle, Mr. Sam Mayfield. Mr. O. B. Handy, of Butler. Mo. is in town. Mr. Franklin, was in Bartlesville, Friday. Hon. Lewis T. Brown, of Muskogee, was here last week. The Knights of Pythias concert Tuesday evening under the direction of Dr. Jones and Mr. Charles Moore was a grand success. Any news for the Plaindealer, call Ulysses R. Smith, phone 254. Rev. William Harralson, Mr. John Reed and Mrs. Cinda Lee attended the Baptist convention at Muskogee last week. Mr. H. A. Ridgeway has been repairing his store the past week. Mr. Ollie Borders and Miss Viola Sanders were married a few days ago. The L. A. W. C. Art club meet Thursday of last week at the residence of Mrs. Grant Wolfe. Mrs. Charles Moore and Wolfe as hostess. A short but interesting program was rendered as follows: Club song; recitation by the secretary, Mrs. J. J. Rose; life of Dunbair, Mrs; John Reed; solo, Mrs. E. G. Wolfe; recitation, Mrs. Boman; select reading, by the president, Mrs. W. M. O'Neal. Visiting guests were: Miss Mamie Borders and Mrs. Jesse Wolfe. The hostess served a dainty two course luncheon and all departed thanking the hostess for a happy evening spent. Adjourned to meet next week at the residence of Mrs. J. J. Rose. Mrs. Joe Pierce attended the colored State Fair at Muskogee and reported a nice time. LEXINGTON, MO. Mr. Pone Gordon passed from this life to the one beyond last Thursday morning, Sept. 30th. He was 85 years old, and was a noble citizen in his old age. He lived with his son Frank Gordon on Franklin street in Estelle Heights. His funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the Baptist church of which he was a member for twenty-five years. Rev. Williams, pastor of the church, delivered the funeral sermon. He leaves one son, Franklin Gordon and one daughter, Mrs. Martha Baldridge of Independence, nine grandchildren and a host of friends and other relatives to mourn his loses. Rev. W. A. Brooks has returned from conference. Miss Allie B. Freeman will leave Saturday morning for Kansas City to attend conference and visit with friends. Mrs. Martha Baldridge left Monday for her home in Independence. Mr. Jerry Freeman will spend Sunday in Kansas City. Mrs. Sarah Hunter is spending the week in Kansas City. BETHEL, KANSAS. Misses Dovie Porter and Marie Crockett, were in Kansas City, Saturday. Revs. J. Davis, and I. Johnson, of Kansas City, visited friends here the first of week. Mr. Horace Dwiggins of Kansas City spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Brown. Mr. Charley Pope and Silas Williams, of Quindaro, were the guests Fred Spruell, at "Hillcrest," Sunday. Mr. Leonard Bailey has gone to California, where he will do the exposition and other points of interest. Mrs. Ella Hovey, and Miss Annie Hovey, have returned from a trip to California, and Colorado points. A very pleasant nutting party which taken place last Thursday, was composed of Undertaker John W. and Mrs. Jones, Mrs. George Allen, and Mrs. Thomas Booker, of Kansas City and Mrs. I. V. Brown, Mrs. L. Mack and Mrs. D. D. Herndon. After a delightful day spent in the woods, a sumptuous two-course dinner was served at 5 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. I. V. Brown. Mrs. Brown was assisted by Mrs. Lucy Mack, and Mrs. D. D. Herndon. Mr. and Mrs. J. Granville Mason, and family, and Mr. Ellsworth Barnett, of Kansas City, were guests of Mrs. Lucy Page, and Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson, Sunday. Mrs. Rhoda Spruell, attended church at Horanif Sunday. The ladies of the Oak Ridge church gave a box social Saturday night. We are now having some fair weather and the farmers are busy sowing wheat and threshing. Little Rothchild Ferguson, son of Charley Ferguson, who was ill of appendicitis, is much improved in health. Henry Cooper was called to Omaha, Nebr., on account of the illness of his mother. Mr. A. W. Hunter has moved to the John Kelly farm near Atchison. Lincoln and John Buchanan, two of Atchison county's prosperous farmers shipped a carload of fat hogs to Kansas City Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Ingram has returned from Weatherford, Okla., where she had been during the illness of her sister. Asurprise party was given on Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lee Saturday evening. They recently moved here from Bethel. Mrs. Sarah Ferguson, who w. s here during the illness of her grandson, returned to Omaha, Nebr., Friday. Mrs. Blossie Buchanan was called to Saint Joseph, Mo. on account of the dath of her sister-in-law. Miss Ima Simirton, our popular school teacher, visited friends in Atchison, Sunday. Mr. Lincoln Buchanan and sister, Miss Isabelle', drove to Leavenworth Sunday. JETMORE, KANSAS. The threshers are again busy in our community. The church choir is doing nicely under the leadership of Mrs. C. Gill. Two new members have been added. Several old settlers have come back to visit us. We more than welcome them. They are Mrs. Shepard, of Larned, Mrs. Nellie Smith, of Coffeyville, Mrs. Hardison, of Garfield and Mrs. Nate Woods Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Sam Woods of Larned. Mrs. Sam Woods and Mrs. Nellie Smith are the guests of Mrs. E. H. Lee. Mrs. Nate Woods is the guest of Mrs. George Harris. Mrs. Hardison is the guest of her brothers, George and Ernest Bradshaw. Mrs. Siephard is the guest of Mrs. George Bradshaw. The First Baptist church threw open its doors Tuesday evening in the form of a reception in honor of the many visitors. A most pleasant time was had and refreshments were served in abundance. Music was played during the evening. Much credit is due Mrs. E. H. Lee, who managed the affair. At a late hour the guests departed declaring a royal time had been spent. Mrs. Emma Bradshaw entertained in honor of the visitors Tuesday at dinner. Mrs. George Harris entertained the visitors at dinner Thursday. Thursday afternoon Miss Stella Bradshaw and Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw, entertained in honor of Mrs. Shepard, of Larned, Mrs. Hardison, of Kansas City and Mrs. George Bradshaw, Sr. Dr. Washington, in his notable annual address before the National Negro Business League, several weeks ago, paid a deserving tribute to the Negro press. Among other things, he said: "I wish now again, as in other years, to thank the colored press throughout the country for its more than liberal and constant support of this League. We of the Negro race and of the white race know little of the self-sacrificing and patriotic work that is constantly being done by the Negro press." The Independene commends the eloquent words of Dr. Washington in that he has stressed the momentous importance of the Negro press. The Negro press has rendered incalculable service to the race; and, as Mr. Washington very aptly observes, it has not only been helpful to the Negro people, but to the community and both races alike. It has created a channel through which the business men of both races can reach to masses of the Negro people and put their wares before them. This is a substantial benefit to both races. It has sharpened competition and has done a great deal in enabling the Negro people to find the best prices and bargains for their money. Of all the factors in our racial uplift we know of none that is wielding such a powerful influence for good as the Negro press. It is a great educational factor and educates our people on current questions as no other factor could do. The Negro press has come to stay and there is no agency that deserves the support and patronage of all the people as the Negro press. The Independent wishes to commend our people for the liberal patronage that they have extended to this paper as well as to the other leading Negro napers throughout the country. For our people realize that the Negro paper must be very largely dependent upon their patronage. The Independent can boost that it has a circulation of 25,000 and it is growing weekly. All over the country it is in great demand not only from our own people, but from our white neighbors as well. We admit that while they patronize us primarily from a business consideration, we are not unmindful of the fact that it is done also out of an admiration and desire for our success and prosperity, and what is true of The Independent is more or less true of all the leading Negro papers. We are proud of the success of every Negro paper in existence wherever they may be. It is to be admitted that there are quite a few that do not come up to the standard, and it has long since been the opinion of The Independent that it would be infinitely better to have fewer and better ones; but time will correct these errors and the puny ones will be eliminated and only the bright and neway ones will survive. Nevertheless, we are glad to know that there are so many that are exerting such a powerful influence for good throughout the length and breadth of this country. The race owes it to itself to patronize them and give them a liberal support. Our people must learn the importance of advertising and the most effectual medium of advertising in through the newspapers. In this way only can you best support the newspapers as well as the goods which you wish to sell. Again, we wish on behalf of the Independent, to thank Dr. Washington for his patriotic and statesmanlike sentiments expressed before the National Business League in behalf of the Negro press. We want to thank him and in saying this, we feel certain that we voice the sentiments of all other Negro newspapers which are doing such commendable work in behalf of the race and community in which they circulate. Some of their editorials are worthy of any paper and The Independent hopes that the time will soon come when we shall not only have strong weeklies, but dailies as well. It does not forget that, in point of educating the masses, the newspaper has no superior. It has been well said that the pen or the press is greater than the sword.—Atlanta (Ga.) Independent. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Rev. A. H. Hawkins held services at East Timber Hill Sunday. Rev. Jackson, of Taft, was in the city, Sunday. Rev. Ridgeway and Miss Mamie Borders, of Newata, were in the city, Sunday. Come to the literary at the A. M. E. church every Thursday evening. Miss Octavia Martin visited in Kelso, Sunday. Miss Jaunita Andrews was in the city Saturday from White Oak. Squire Ward, of Big Creek, was a delegate to the convention. Mrs. W. W. Williamson, of Hulwee was a visitor Sunday. Mrs. Amanda Martin, Merl Davis and Curtis Davis, made a trip to Kelso Sunday. Mrs. Lizzie Ray, of Dunlap, visited the schools Friday. R. Curls, of Chelsea, was in the city Tuesday. Mr. Marlin, of Blue Jacket, was in the city Saturday. Presiding Elder Johnson, of Munkogee, passed through here Friday en route to Chelsea. N. Moore, of Ketchum, was in the city Friday. Mrs. T. H. Finley and mother, visited Mrs. Huff in the country Friday. Mrs. N. E. Edmonds, of Danville, is visiting relatives in the city. She arrived Friday. The Sunday school convention was quite a success, that was held Friday and Saturday. The program the last evening was excellent. Wednesday a picnic party composed of A. Rider and wife, Dr. L. I. Ryan and wife, Mesdames Belle and Lilly Davis, Miss Clara N. Williams, Mr. H. F. Watson and wife, and Mr. Adams went west to Cabin creek in a jitney bus and there camped for the day. Messrs Adams and Rider not being at angling, were detailed to barbecue eight chickens, which was done in fine style. The ladies spent a great deal of their time looking for snakes that had not gone in their dens for the winter. Miss Williams and Dr. Ryan were awarded the compliments of being the greatest chicken eaters. There were nothing left of the chickens but two feet and three heads. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 lock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 882 Kansas avenue. Phone 1008. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops itching of the scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow longer, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St., ST. JOSEPH, :: MISSOURI, 50c Per Box. Agents Wanted ...T. K. KING... 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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 crowned as she recognized the voice at the other end of the wire. "Teehaps you better talk to Mr. Messingwell; wait 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 Ludolph Fearnag. Buddensly she caught her breath as Messingwell's voice ruffly suddenly sharp and distinct to her listening ears "Very well, Fearing; 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 hook and the creak of his chail as he swung away from his desk. Emily Carman 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 tootting business as his means would permit, and so Alden was left with his promise to fulfill to the best of his ability. "I'll do the best I can, father," he promised. "I'm not a good business man-doctors seldom are, you know—as long as I have a penny to my name the old sign shall swing above the office door." His father had begged 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 die in the near future. The machinery in the long mill buildings was out of date, and Messingwell's methods were hopelessly 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 laughed as he read it and promptly hired 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 healted before she turned the knob that opened the door between her office and Messingwell's. At law she summoned courage and slipped in side, standing 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 Carman. But," he paused for an instant and looked in her face for the flush 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 close me up for good. I've made a mess of it all!" he ended with sudden passion. "I ought to have hired a manager and kept out of it myself." She permitted a little silence to follow in order that he might recover his poles. Then she said. "Of course it seems hard to let the business go to a man like Rudolph Fearing, 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 repeated. "You have estimated the possibility of my giving up-you have seen what a blanked 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 stave Fearing off for awhile." "You cannot do it, Mr. Messingwall," said Emily said. "If he holds all the notes you can't force him to arbitrate." "I'll borrow the money from somebody and pay him off," replied Alden, something for his hat. "We'll struggle 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 batch written very soon after he graduated in medicine I found a narrative which as I read on interested me in tensely 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 nothing of which the mind can conceive, however improbable, may exist. "Some years ago a certain noted anthur wrote a story—'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'—angusting that two different personalities might exist in the same man. I believe that the day will come when it will be demonstrated to the world that some, if not all, of us are composed 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 psychical 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 us to drift on without definition. One thing I noticed which I set down to a certain dickness or apparent dickness consequent upon the physical makeup of women. I would go to see her, say, on Saturday night, an evening I 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 flutch 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 conductive 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 jealousy 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 jealousy should be represented by No 1 (Jennie of the flesh) plus zero Jennie No. 2, to whom I was indifferent, the product being one-half. "Nevertheless I was in love, and one evening while thinking the matter over it occurred to me that I could study the case better as Jeunlea—I refer to Jeunlea No. I dance than as we were. On the impulse of the moment I went to her house for the purpose of making a declaration "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 Jennlea house to propose to her, and somehow I could not resist the impelling force. I asked her to be my wife. She hesitated, then refused me, telling me that she loved another. "I had begun this affair with purely scientific motives. Here was an end it, based on human reasons. I left the house feeling that for me the bottom had dropped out of the universe." Here the paper ended abruptly I was much disappointed hoping to find some continuation of my uncle's theory, 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 chum of his youth whom I asked how the doctor came to be a bachelor. The reply was that when a very young man he had been in love with a Miss Hatch, who married an old fellow double her age. This revelation gave a shock to my admiration for my uncle's scientific attributions until I remembered that when he mistook a girl's indisposition between himself and another man for a duplex being he was very young. Nevertheless, the incident indicated his mental bent and foreshadowed his future remarkable career as a scientist. HER "LOVE" RETURNED WHEN HUSBAND HAD MADE HIM SELF FAMOUS. But Now, Despite Her Pleas, He Does Not See Why He Should Take Her Back—His Concise Explimiation of His Reasons. They had been deeply in love when they married. That was ten years ago. Much had happened in ten years, and in their case they had drifted apart. At first there were little scraps, mended with a kiss and a few loving words. By degrees the rift became larger. She wanted the comforts, if not the luxuries of life, and told him many times of the motor cars and theater boxes she could have had if she had married Tom, Dick or Harry instead of him. Once he used to weave stories of a tomorrow, but tomorrow never came, and finally the friction became too much for him. "You are never afraid," he said after one of their quarrels, according to a New York letter to the Cincinnati Enquirer. "You have no belief in me. Perhaps I don't amount to much. We don't get on. You remain here and I'll find a place for myself I'll let you have enough to keep you going—$25 a week." She agreed to this joyfully, and in a few days he removed to a furnished room not many blocks away. Each week she received an envelope with the stipulated amount in it. Otherwise they lived as strangers. The man had only left himself enough out of his salary to keep himself alive. There was no overplus for amusements, and his chief recreation was reading at the public library. One evening, having finished his evening paper, he took up a pencil and began to draw on the edge. He had a sense of humor and was making a comic picture of something he had just read. He was fond of drawing and had given much time to it before his marriage. Then he took a sheet of paper and drew several comic sketches, and they amused him so much that just for fun he sent one to a comic paper. It was accepted and the editor asked for more. He kept on drawing, and in three years had attained a reputation under the name of "Scorn." Meanwhile his wife lived on in the old house, perfectly contente and only slightly curious when her allowance was gradually increased. When one day the envelope contained fifty dollars she decided to go after him. She called at the place where he had been employed when they parted and asked to see him. The clerk grinned. "He left over a year ago." She rushed to the house where he had roomed. "He left over a year ago," she was informed. Still the fifty dollars arrived regularly. In California lives a thin man who is something of a cynic. His reputation as a comic artist is established and money comes early to him. Once a pretty woman asked him why he lived alone. "I have a wife," he told her. "I left her because she didn't believe in me. I am never going back to her. It hurts a man to be tied a bundle of pessimism in petticoats." "And did she love you?" the pretty woman asked. "I hardly think so." Once his agents wrote to him that she wanted to know where he lived. "Tell her," he wrote, "that I am in the Town of Tomorrow." Want Market Commission. California women are anxious to establish a national marketing commission as suggested by the United States delegate to the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome. According to this plan, the president of the United States will appoint the national mar-president of an influential chamber of keting commission, consolating of the commerce, the mayor of three of the largest cities in the United States, three members of the leading mail order and department stores, a leading railroad man, a parcel post man, a leading banker, a leading workingman, two congressmen, a senator, making fourteen in all, and in addition to this fifteen farmers from various sections of the United States, making twenty-nine members of the commission. There would also be state commissions, appointed by the governors, and so on down to township commissions. There would be places in each town and city for sales, and farm produce would be put on sale at different hours in the week. Barrie Puzzles Gaby Delly. Miss Gaby Deslys' comments on Sir James Barrie, in whose first venture in musical burlesque the Parisienne is about to appear, makes pliant reading. The lady complains that Sir James is "strange author." Apparently, "he not like me to know what he means. When he look glad then I know I doing it all wrong, but if he look trist, then I know I doing it right." Moreover, Mlle. Deslys complains, and this is really a grave indictment, that she does not know whether the author likes her dresses or not, and that he is of opinion that she should do her hair with "nire lit the round bump at back." A Gentle Hint. "Sir, does your boy call his dog Rome?" "No; why do you ask that?" "Oh, merely that I noticed he seems to like to make it howL." Consumers Given Protection by Only a Few Cities, Baye a Recent Health Board Bulletin. Kansas cities having a population of more than three thousand should enact milk ordinances providing for at least monthly inspection of the dairies supplying milk to the community, and each city should maintain a bacteriological and chemical laboratory for the analysis of city milk and water samples, according to a bulletin of the state department of health just issued. The bulletin points out that of thirteen cities in Kansas having a population of ten thousand or more, only Coffeyville, Fort Scott, Hutchlineon, Kansas City, Leavenworth, Parsons, Pittsburg, Topeka and Wichita have milk ordinances, and that of these cities Parsons and Pittsburg have no milk inspectors. In the investigation upon which the bulletin is based it is asserted that it was found that the Wichita milk ordinance, which was enacted in 1907, conflicts with the state law. "Only two cities in the state have bacteriological analyses of milk samples," says the report. "These are Topeka and Fort Scott. It is recommended that all cities follow these two cities." It is pointed out that among the thirteen cities in Kansas with a population of five thousand to ten thousand, only Arkansas City, Manhattan and Winfield have milk ordinances and milk inspectors. Only three cities, Herington, McPherson and Osawatomie, out of seventeen cities with a population of from three thousand to five thousand have enacted city milk ordinances; but no inspectors are provided to enforce them. ROSCOE HORNBAKER IS FREE Jury Returns Verdict of Not Guilty on Charge of Murdering Louisburg Postmaster. Roscoe Hornbaker, charged with the murder of George McElheny at Louisburg on the night of October 4, 1912, has been acquitted. The jury, which retired about 3 o'clock, reached a verdict after two ballots, only one juror favoring conviction on the first vote. Hornbaker and a number of his relatives met the jury after it had been dismissed by the court, and to each Hornbaker extended his hand. Mrs. Maude McElheny, widow of the slain man, and her two children were in the court room. She took the verdict quietly. The court had instructed the jury that the verdict must be either for murder in the first degree or acquittal, and cautioned the jury against giving undue credence to circumstantial evidence. "The instructions of the court to the jury worked strongly against conviction," said B. J. Carver, prosecuting attorney of Miami county. "The throwing out of all evidence that bore the merest element of circumstance gave the prosecution little upon which to base its side of the case, since Hornbaker made an alibi that could be weakened only by the showing of apparent inconsistencies." ★★ Slayer Got 35 Years—George A. Post pleaded guilty to the charge of second degree murder of his son, Roy, June 2, at McPherson. He asked the clementy of the court and received thirty-five years in prison. *** Fall Fatal to Women—Mrs. Elizabeth Baldwin, 76 years old, is dead at Salina. A month ago she fractured her hip in a fall. Her husband and seven children survive. Stung by Tarantula—Pearl Payne, aged 16, was stung by a tarantula at Fort Scott the other day. The insect was inside a bunch of bananas. Physicians say that Payne will live. Soldiers Drowned at Riley—Fire men, four of them negro soldiers at Fort Riler, were drowned in the Republican river at Junction City when a small boat capsizeed. Private Dorfman, a horseshoe of Troop I, Thirteenth Cavalry, the only survivor of the party, reached shore after an unsuccessful struggle to save his companions in the surging flood waters. Private Tuttle, white, a saddler, was one of the men drowned. The bodies have not been recovered and the identity of the other drowned men has not been established. As part of the negro detachment at the post is water bound in Junction City, it may be some time before the names of the drowned men can be established. --- Plonser Merchant Dies—W. R. McDonald, an early merchant of Winfield, died at his home there recently. He went there in 1878. He served in the Union army during the Civil war. Baby Drowns in Tank.—Raymond, the 20-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kasper Heim, farmers near Salina, was drowned when he fell into a tank of water in the barnyard. New Church for Lyons.—At a Methodist rally at Lyons for the purpose of raising funds for a new church, more than $22,000 was subscribed. Dr. F. E. Mossman, president of Southwestern college at Winfield, conducted the financial campaign. The members of the church are planning to erect a building at a cost of about $30,000. Golden Wedding at Atchison—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Terry, who have lived in Atchison forty years, recently celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. HOW TO SELECT SEED CORN When Harvesting Seed Corn Choose Medium Sized Ears From Strong, Vigorous Stalks. GATNER IT FROM THE FIELD There is Danger of Selecting Ears Too Large—If the Season is Late and Cold or Frosts Come Early We Will Have a Lot of Soft, Chaffy, Moldy Light Corn From Which to Get Seed for Our Next Year's Crop. By PROF. P. G. HOLDEN, Director Agricultural Department International Harvester Co. of New Jersey. A good sized ear is essential to a good yield. It indicates that the ear comes from a strong, vigorous, healthy stalk and that in turn it will produce stalks and ears having a strong constitution and hardiness. No one would think of selecting for seed small, weak, puny-looking ears. Corn has been bred for the grain or ear until the proportion of corn to stalk is abnormal, high and consequently the tendency is for the ear to become smaller unless we select larger ears than we expect in the average of the crop. Select Medium Sized Ears. On the other hand, the greater danger lies in selecting too large ears and too large types of corn, and this is especially true of the northern half of the corn belt. For every dollar lost by growing corn that is too small or too early there are ten to twenty dollars lost from growing corn that is too large and too late in maturing. If the season is late and cold, or the frosts come too early, or if the seed is planted lated in the spring, the grower has a lot of soft, chaffy, moldy, light corn. In addition to this it is very difficult to secure good seed from such corn for next year's crop. It is certain to be more or less frozen, moldy and weak, and to result in a poor stand and a poor crop. Large, sappy, immature ears fill the wagon-box rapidly, and we deceive ourselves into thinking that we are getting a large yield. Corn of this kind often contains from 35 to 45 per cent of water. When the corn dries it is loose on the cob, chaffy and light. The little cells in the kernels are only partially filled with food and are dull and chalky, or starchy, instead of bright, hard, heavy and rich in appearance. The corn is apt to spoil, especially in the bottom of the crib, i.e., burns out, and it is unpalatable to stock. The grower of such corn is required to sell at a greatly reduced price. What we want is corn that will be safe every year. Remember that two small ears weighing but ten ounces each, to each hill will make 64 bushels per acre, or double the average yield. Three of them will give nearly 100 bushels per acre. This indicates full maturity, good quality, feeding value and yield. Large ears will generally have larger and deeper kernels. Short, bunchy ears are certain to have deeper kernels than long, slim ears. As a consequence the planter cannot be adjusted to give a uniform dron. If we have large and small ears, bunchy and slim ears, deep kernels and shallow kernels ears we shall not only have unevenness in size and shape of kernels, but we shall also have a great variation in time of maturity, some stalks bearing early and some late, and some having high ears and some low. POOR SEED MEANS LOW YIELD. One small eight-ounce ear of corn added to each hill will double the yield and value of the crop and add $1,700,000,000 to its total value. CORN GROWERS' RULES 1. Pick seed corn before October 1st, saving at least twice as much as will be needed. 2. Select only care that will ripen and that are of good quality. 3. Select from strong, vigorous buring care that be over at medium length on medium length shades. 4. Hang good corn in a dry, well ventilated place, so that the corn do not touch. 5. Select seed corn from your own land. 6. If you must buy seed corn, buy in your own locality. 7. In the spring, inspect the heat care and test each ear. 8. Select 100 of the chickens of these ears and plant in a separate See us for Good Job Printing KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Miss Edith Knowlin, of Leavenworth, spent the week end, the guest of Miss Anna and Myrtle French. Misses Gertrude Jackson, Miss Edith Nowlin visited the conference at Allen's Chapel on route to Kansas, City. Mrs. J. J. Thomas, of Kansas City, Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Perkine, of Topeka, visited the Misses French. The Rural Art club met at the home of Mrs. Garner. The following visitors were present: Miss Nordin, Leavenworth, Miss Jackson, Miss Ella Murphy, of Liberty, Me. HUTCHINSON. KANSAS Great preparations are being made to entertain the Interstate which is soon to convene here. A chorus of fifty voices is being trained and an orchestra also has been organised. Rev. P. D. Davis, the newly appointed pastor of the A. M. E. church has moved his family from Fort Scott to whom a hearty welcome has been extended. Mrs. W. D. Owens, of Kansas City, who had been visiting relatives and friends has departed for her home. 777-OFFICIAL-333 Taborian Directory Jurisdiction of Kansas SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P., 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka, Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S., 321. Dakota Street, Leavenorth, Kansas. SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G. T., 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES, C. G. R., Liscoln Nebr. The strongest Taborian Tabernacle of the Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction is the one located at Butte, Mont., Emma Galnes Tabernacle. They have $260 in the treasury and nine members. Good Eatables The Jitney Cafe serves good things to eat. Here are fresh foods in a place clean and neat, Every patron will get satisfaction complete. Jitney Cafe is cozy and small, It's large well cooked orders pleases 'em all. The finest of short orders; all times of day, Nice meats will be found at the Jitney Cafe. Excellent sandwiches at your command, You find here the pure foods suiting demand. Chili and coffee served good and hot All the good foods that hit the right spot. Follow the wise ones who come every day, Economy in prices at The Jitney Cafe. Shine parlor in connection. CLAUD GUILFORD, Prop., Sterling, Kan. GREEN'S Combination ...Store... 1622 Buchanan St We carry a fine line of Cigars and Tobacco, Ice Cream, All Kinds of Soft Drinks--Milk Depot in Connection. We have a Nice Line of Fancy Groceries. WM. GREEN. Prop. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4866 East—Home phone 4213 East. This is the place to buy first class candies, fruit, ice cream and soda water. Give this place a call—Adr. F. P. Byron. C. G. Coe, Byron & Coe, No. 2 So. James St. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ..Meat Market.. Home Phone Main 1742. Bell Phone Main 6128. KANSAS CITY, —: — KANSAS Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 3608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. = Ses sf =