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State Administration Draws Color Line? Race Men Complain at Treatment by Governor Capper's "Men in Charge!" Civil Service Cuts no Ice, Blacks are Ignored---Claim to Hold Fewer Places Than Under Hodges' Democratic Rule---Blame Men the Governor Has Placed in "Charge"---Want Mr. Capper to Investigate. "What is the Republican administration of Kansas doing for the colored man?" In answering this question, I want to say in the beginning that the colored citizen is not a pauper or a beggar, asking something for nothing, or is he seeking any special favors or considerations aside from any other people. But we do ask a fair chance in the race of life in this land of the brave and home of the free; a chance with other men, of life, liberty and the pursuits of happiness as guaranteed by our national constitution. I need not delve into the annals of the world's records, and recite to you in glowing terms the history of the colored man. His loyalty; his patience; his thrift; his devotion and his patriotism, even up to the present moment. With his muscle and sinew he has penetrated the bowels of the earth to develop her natural resources; with his horny hands he has felled the forests and tilled the fields. In trouble and trials of his country he has always been loyal and brave and among the first to bare his bosom and shed his blood in defense of the Stars and Stripes In political struggles too, he has been tried and found not wanting. In return for all this what are we getting? Even the g. o. p. in Kansas, the home of John Brown and the cradle of freedom, what are we getting? You, my dear reader may answer in your own words. I cannot find language befitting an answer! We have a Governor, a good and just man—a product of Kansas and life-time Republican, a strong supporter of the "Society for the Advancement of Colored People." We have a Republican administration of good, devout Christian men in harmony with the Governor. Why the dearth of colored employees in the state institutions and why the hellish and unjust discrimination against the very few that we have? The Governor has advocated economy, efficiency and civil service in the administration of the state affairs. That is no bar to us. We can be and are just as economical as anybody. We are just as efficient as anybody and can stand just as good a civil service test as anybody. Yet by some hook or crook or political maneuvering, we are almost barred. Of the many institutions of the state and the thousands of employees on the pay roll, how many are colored? And what consideration do they receive? At one of the largest institutions we have two colored men as officials. They are reported by the management to be very trustworthy and efficient, yet they are not accorded, in many ways the treatment and consideration of white officials. They must work longer hours, always at the minimum wage and at the most undesirable positions, and be subjected to and humiliated by the taunts, knocks and indignities of low-bred subordinate white officials. We would like for the Governor to explain to us why this is so and why it is that the colored people have not got the representation and are not receiving the consideration received under Governor George H. Hodges, a Democrat! Notwithstanding, the Governor is Topeka 26,000 colored votes in the last election. Yes, we know, too, that we have civil service. But like others we have stood the test and are illigible. We think the trouble is there are too many narrow minded, prejudiced hypocrites in our official family, to whom are delegated the duties of apportioning these jobs and dealing out justice, who have betrayed the trust confided in them by misappropriation to their own self-adgrandizement and that of their friends. There are ignorant, prejudiced, Negro-hating men on the state's pay roll, appointed without regards to civil service law, whose greatest ambition is to prey upon and thrive at the expense of some colored man and whose only appellation, when referring to a colored man, is "d—— nigger, snow ball, coon or shine." How long must this continue? Is the Governor strong enough to demand a hearing, and see that we get a square deal? Or is he a weakling? Why not a colored man member of some of the state boards when nearly one-half per cent of the inmates are unfortunate colored men and boys? Why not a colored woman matron or assistant matron at some of the state institutions where a greater percent of the inmates are women and girls of our race? Why not a few colored girls as nurses in the hospitals? For in the state are many colored nurses, as good as any in the state. Several of whom passed the civil service tests with high averages. How many have received appointments in the state mines? Not one and I think we are safe in saying there is not liable to be one appointed by or under the present management. There seems to be special pets o. political parasites, who have been placed on the pay roll and holding positions that should be held by men who have qualified and are on the civil service elligible list. They are clothed with authority and strut around with their chests protruding like a pea-cock, especially delegated to make things the most possible unpleasant for those regularly certified by the civil service commission. From every possible angle and viewpoint the colored man is entitled to just and fair consideration. He has earned it and is justly entitled to it. He has suffered and been mistreated long enough. Why not the state administration do something to show to us that they want to do the fair thing by us while our brave boys are now as ever upholding the banner that proclaims to the world equal rights to all regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude. A SUBSCRIBER. The Plaindealer is glad to announce to its many readers that Hon. Robert R. Church, Jr., was elected as a delegate at large to the national Republican convention from Tennessee. Young church is a wide awake, business man, full of ambition and courage and a great race man. We are always proud of such young men as Mr. Church and hope to see him continue in power. The Republican party of the South is bound to take on new life with such men as Church in the lead. Mr. John Grant Pegg, inspector of weights and measures at Omaha, Nebr., has been on his ranch at Whitman, Nebr., for the past ten days looking after his herd of fine cattle. He owns a section or more of land and has it stocked with fine cattle. We would advise all the colored men holding positions to invest their money in something that will earn them a living when they pass TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MAY 19, 1916 out of public life. Mr. Pegg has paved the way and is now owner of that vast amount of land and good, high-bred stock. We are informed that Mr. Pegg is an alternate to the national convention from Nebraska. We note by the papers that Hon. W. B. Townsend, one of the leading attorneys of the nation and a graduate of Kansas University, now practicing law in Denver, Colo., is making a manly fight for the rights of the race and it is the duty of every colored voter in Denver and the state of Colorado to stand by him in this great battle. This man Nisbet and his kind should be defeated and not allowed to hold office of any character in the county or state. This class of red-necks and misguided Negro haters should be relegated to that place where fire and brimstone have full away. The devil has a hankering for such white men. Let Mr. Townsend and his good work go on and much good will be accomplished. TEXAS! The Begining and End of Hell. Lone Star State Stages a Fine Exhibition of the Highest Standard of Southern Civilization. Great God!! what inhuman hellhounds that infest the soil of Texas. Fifteen thousand heartless beings assist and witness the lynching and burning of a poor Negro boy who was charged with a crime that there is no proof he committed, but a lot of semi-savage hellhounds took it upon themselves to say he confessed. This is one of the reasons that we would like for the American white man to read Dr. Sheldon's latest book, "Of One Blood," as it treats of a case similar to this. We would that Villa and his bandits could clean, cut all of this low element of Texans. President Wilson had better be sending soldiers into Texas to protect citizens than be sending them into Mexico; and no sympathy should be shown Texas as the Governor of Texas is no better than the mob who lynched this poor fellow, as he never used any influence or offered any assistance for the capture of the culprits that they might be dealt with according to law. The average Texas white man is just as guilty as the colored lad they burned, for every day of their lives some of them are outraging virtuous girls of both races and nothing is said or dohe. If the people of Texas would get busy and get a little tar, coal oil and matches to this class of white men they would put an end to it, but to take up a boy and make sport of him is more than any reputable citizen can imagine. We pray God that Texas will sink into hell and all the people who think as the crowd did concerning the lynching and burning of this fellow. There are more brutes in human form in Texas than all the other Southern States combined with Georgia a close second. THE GALENA SCHOOL CASE At Galena, we are sorry to note the fact that the school board ignored the rights of the colored children and barred them from the public schools by Jim Crowing them and the colored people would not stand for it and brought mandamus proceedings. Testimony was taken in the case and appealed to the supreme court and is now awaiting a decision. During this time the children are kept out of school, but if the lawyer had known his business, he could have gotten an order from the supreme court and the children allowed to go to school. There is no way on earth for the schol board to win. The law is plain on this matter and we pray God to send some pestilence that will destroy the hearts that exist in such a class of white people who try to retard the Negro in every way possible. The money is paid out of the public fund and the buildings are owned by the public and why should there be any discrimination. Let what good people there are in Galena get together and stand by the colored people in this fight for their rights! Jitneys Should Not Be Given Advantage Over Concern That is Doing Things for Topek1. The citizens of Topeka and taxpayers are indignant at the treatment the Topeka Railway Co., is receiving at the hands of the city commissioners. It is the duty of Mayor House and the commissioners to see to it that all corporations, and especially those who are paying thousands of dollars into the treasury as taxes and thousands of dollars on improvements of the city of Topeka, have a little justice and protection against a lot of bandit jitney busses that pay no taxes to amount to anything and are running to and fro in competition on the main streets of the city against a corporation that has helped Topeka and is building up her outlaying districts so that laboring people can get to and from their daily vocations without any inconvenience. Now we think it is the duty of Mayor House and the city commissioners to regulate in such a manner that the city would be benefitted by a corporation that is doing the most good. The jitneys will not stop to pick up ordinary passengers and if a person does not look all right to them, they will drive on without noticing him; and especially if such a passenger happens to be a colored person. The people are justly indignant at the way the street car company is being treated by the imposition of this mythical traffic for the reason that as soon as something happens that they cannot make the business pay, they are gone, but the street car company with their charter and hundreds of thousands invested must continue in order to hold their franchise. These jitney busses can run as they choose, just so they eke out a living and be in the way of some concern that pays out money to help all the people. The business should be regulated and the jitneys required to give a big bond in case of accidents and this would make them liable the same as the street car company. They should also be required to pay a certain amount of money they collect from passengers and should not be allowed to drive on streets where the street car line has a franchise. SHAWNEE COUNTY! Other Good Men Who Show That They Desire to Reach the Colored Voters by Announcing in The Plaindealer. We take pleasure in calling attention to the announcement of Mr. Ralph H. Gaw, candidate for probate judge of Shawnee county which appears elsewhere in this paper. Mr. Gaw is one of Shawnee's most highly respected citizens, an able lawyer and in everyway qualified for the place he seeks. Mr. S. H. Haynes, present county assessor has announced himself as a candidate for re-election, subject to the Republican primaries. Mr. Haynes is one of Shawnee county's most substantial citizens and was a practical farmer before he took the office of assessor. He has saved several thousand dollars to the taxpayers and also made money for the county and has so to it that tax-dodgers did not get by. Mr. Haynes has surrounded himself with a corps of competent and efficient assessors who have done their work well and he is to be congratulated for making a success of such a difficult position, which requires a great deal of figuring and quick judgment. Price $1.50 Per Year. ng Plenty of Assistance Held for Murder of Negro Girl! Coffeyville White Man Must Answer for Death of Mary Glass. Mr. Ed Buckman has announced himself as candidate for County Commissioner from the Third district, which comprises the Fifth and Sixth wards and country district on the south side of the river. Mr. Buckman has been a resident of Shawnee county for 47 years and is one of the county's most substantial and highly respected citizens. He was born in Ohio and has been a Republican from birth. He was for years one of Shawnee county's most successful farmers, was one of the first grocers and was located on the southwest corner of Tenth and Topeka avenue. His father was a commissioner of Shawnee county for a number of years and made one of the best the county ever had. Senator James A. Troutman has announced himself as candidate for second term as State Senator, subject to the Republican primaries. He is one of Shawnee county's favorite sons and has never spared time, pains or money to not only build up the reputation of Topeka, but the entire state of Kansas and the West. His service is invaluable and he has made one of the best Senators who ever represented Kansas and did much at the last session to bring about the introduction and passing of bills for peace which were of vital importance not only to business men but to laboring men as well. Mr. Troutman is an honest, conscientious, upright gentleman and a staunch Republican, who has never wavered an inch from his party and it is due him to have the second term and furthermore he has never held a lucrative position in the Republican party in all these years of its existence. He served as lieutenant governor which amounted to about $300 and the same salary as State Senator. The Plaindealer calls attention to the announcement of our good friend, Henry McAfee, for County Commissioner from the Third district of Shawnee county, which appears in this issue. Mr. McAfee is a type of citizen whom the people should welcome as a candidate for public office. He is a successful business man who has made a success of his own business and knows the value and importance of economy. We say he is a "business man" and he is. Farmers are quite as much business men as those who sell goods or engage in other trades. Mr. McAfee says he believes a public official should handle the public's money just as he 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. MR. HENRY McAFEE would handle his own. He is right and if all public servants thought the same way and practiced what they preached, taxes would be lower and the cost of government would be reduced. Mr. McAfee is the pioneer agitator of good roads in Kansas and was the first president of the State Good Roads Association. He has always advocated better roads, better live stock, better living conditions on the farm as well as in the town, and while he believes in strict economy, he is not selfish or narrow in his views, but a liberal and progressive citizen. He belongs to the Commercial club and the Rotary club of Topeka, is a high Mason, a Lutheran, and has always supported and contributed toward every movement that would benefit and build up the state and its people. He is a native born Kansan and has lived for nearly 40 years on his present farm near the city. While he is not a crank on any subject, he doesn't use tobacco or intoxicants and never did. He is a clean-cut, straightforward Christian gentleman and we predict will have many friends at the polls when election day comes. WYANDOTTE COUNTY. Mr. A. C. (Bert) Cooke has announced himself as a candidate for sheriff of that county, subject to the Republican primaries August 1. The citizens of Wyandotte county will do well to give their support and vote to a man of Mr. Cooke's caliber. He is a successful business man, energetic, and well qualified for the office which he seeks. He fully realizes the responsibilities of that office, and with his valuable experience received while serving the county several years as register of deeds, he will see that the affairs of the taxpayers are well cared for and that the interests of the county and state are properly handled. We sincerely hope that all voters in Wyandotte county will urge their friends to give him their votes at the coming primaries. Bert, as he is familiarly called since retiring from public office, has been engaged in the drug business at Thirteenth and Quindare boulevard, where he has one of the most popular and up-to-date stores in the city, and where he is always found with a pleasant smile and a hearty handshake. A 'vote in Bert's behalf will not be regretted by anyone. Vote for Bert Cooke for sheriff. ALLEN COUNTY.. Miss Margaret E. Forney has announced herself as a candidate for clerk of the district court of Ailen county. She is now serving her first term and has filled the office of the entire satisfaction of the patrons and especially those who have transacted business with that office. She was formerly a school teacher and is a staunch Republican and a leader among her sex. She has no opposition for the nomination and very little bit for the election. She is a beautiful lady, unassuming and diplomatic and the party can make no mistake in nominating her for the place. Hon. Traves Moss, one of the leading attorneys of the state, and one of the most successful members of the Allen county bar, is a resident of Iola, and has announced himself as a candidate for judge of the 37th judicial district, comprising Allen and Woodson counties. He came to Kansas in 1885 and settled in Wichita. He is a jurist, gentleman and scholar, a man well versed in law having first read law in 1874 in Richmond, Ky., in which state he was in the service of the government for a number of years. He is a born Republican and has stood the test of Republicanism in the state of Kentucky where it almost costs a man his life. He came to Iola in 1898 and is now 59 years old. His life has been devoted to the upbuilding of the human race and his legal ability is such as qualifies him not only for the position for which he aspires, but the highest judicial position in the country. The people over the state are rallying to the support of Miss Lissie E. Wooster for superintendent of public instruction. This young woman is making great progress and a great campaign, and the Republican party can do no harm to nominate and elect her to the office. The coroner's jury at Coffeyville, Kan., held Dave Cline, a while man, for the murder of little Mary Glass, a fourteen-year-old colored girl, whose body was found in the Verdigrls river some days ago. Cline is quite a wealthy man and this girl was in his employ, and all the evidence points to his guilt. Under the rules of the supreme court the offense is bailable and bond was fixed at $10,000. We are glad that the people of both races got together and ran the murderer down, Progress of the Race In Our Sister State. By THEO, BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe. EUFALA, OKLAHOMA. We met Prof. William A. Hill, the eminent educator while at Eufala, who was there arranging with Prof. J. I. Jones concerning the Summer Normal which will be held at Eufala, June 5 to July 1. This no doubt, will be one of the strongest Normals held in the state, as Profa. Hill and Jones and Haynes and other instructors are among the leading educators of the race. Ample arrangements have been made to care for the numerous teachers who will attend same. Eufala is an excellent town and no one will regret spending four weeks there. See the display ad elsewhere in this issue. For particulars write Prof. William Hill at Rentleville, or Prof. J. I. Jones, Eufala. McALLESTER, OKLAHOMA NORMAL WILL OPEN One of the State Summer Normals for Oklahoma will be located at McAllester, commencing May 22d and will go ten weeks. The conductors will be Profs. W. Pettus and John R. Hogan, assisted by an able coterie of instructors and every detail teaching the teaching profession will be thoroughly taught at this school. The McAllester Summer Normal will be the only branch State Normal in the state, an honor indeed for McAllester and Prof. Pettus. Last year a State Normal was held at this place and it was said by Superintendent Wilson to be one of the best conducted Normals in the state. There are numerous good homes to accommodate the many teachers who attend there and in fact it is an ideal place to attend Normal. Elsewhere in The Plaindealer appears an ad, concerning the school. We met Prof. Pettus while at McAllester and he was busy making arrangements to make the Summer Normal this year a record breaker. STEAM ROLLER HOWARD AGAIN ELECTED DELEGATE At the recent Republican conventions of Mississippi, Perry W. Howard, widely known, not only as president of the National Negro Bar association, but as the Southern Negro lawyer who made the point of order on the steam roller at the last national convention and who afterwards led the Mull Moose colored delegation from the South, was again elected delegate to the Republican national convention, which convenes in Chicago, June the 7th. Dr. S. D. Redmond, known as one of Mississippi's wealthiest colored citizens, was also elected a delegate from the state-at-large of Mississippi. Dr. E. E. Howard, brother of Perry W. Howard, was elected from the Fifth district of Mississippi. The Howard brothers and Dr. Redmond have been for five years vigorously fighting the cause of Col. Roosevelt in Mississippi at great sacrifices and under trying circumstances, at all times being up against a rigid and well oiled machine. But they eventually triumphed. It will be recalled that Lawyer Howard and Dr. Redmond went on the stump four years ago for Col. Roosevelt, Mr. Howard in the East and Dr. Redmond in the middle West. OTTAWA, KANSAS. The funeral of Mr. Wm. Slaughter was held Sunday at the A. M. E. church, Rev. B. R. Ross officiating. His remains were taken to Kansas City for burial. At 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon the funeral of Miss Anna Williams was held at the Third Baptist church, Rev. S. A. Williams officiating. The body of Mr. Charles Rhodeman was shipped here Friday night of last week from Kansas City, Mo, where he was shot. The funeral was held last Saturday from the Third Baptist church, Rev. S. A. Williams officiating. Mr. Charles Seymore of Minneapolis, Minn., spent Sunday in the city with his uncle and aunt, Rev. and Mrs. Clayborne. Mrs. Oliver Lewis spent Easter in Kansas City, guest of Mrs. Clifford Carmell. Rev. S. A. Williams preached a special sermon on Tuesday night of last week at Lawrence. Miss Hode Lewis was the guest of Mrs. Marvidence Baldwin Monday night of last week. BMPOMA, KANSAS. Mrs. Phoenix who has been very ```markdown ``` REV. R. M. HOLT The above gentleman is not only a prepared preacher, but a teacher of note, being principal of the Sand Spring, Okla., colored city schools. Rev. Holt is one of our strong men and a credit to the race. One of the race's ripe scholars, a woman of rare attainments, is Mrs. Sadie E. Green, wife of Rev. R. L. Green, of Vinita. This accomplished woman attended Samuel Huston College of Austin, Texas, five years, graduating from the Normal department and also finished the classical course at Clark University, Atlanta, Ga., receiving A. B., degree, and in this woman we have a gem in the educational world, and one who takes front rank as an educator. Mrs. Green is a thoroughly prepared woman, and her Christian life makes her one of the strongest women in our race—one that is a standard by which all women may go. She is not only a brainy woman, but her sweet disposition readily makes friends of all whom she comes in contact. Her work in the school ill on N. Merchant street, died last Sunday morning. Mrs. Stella Ray has just returned home from Kansas City where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. McAfee. Naomi Chapter No. 13, O. E. S., is sparing no pains/getting ready to entertain the Grand Chapter which will convene here in August. Charles Price has returned from a trip to Ft. Worth, Texas. The Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. L. H. Smith recently and eight members were present. Rev. Jennings of Paxico, who filled the pulpit at St. James Baptist church last Sunday in the absence of Rev. C. P. Morrow, preached a grand rermon and the Spirit was felt by everyone and one soul was added to the church. The Ladies Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. Woods and after business a lovely lunch was served. Miss Nellie Evans of Chicago, Ill., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans. Mrs. Charles Douglass, Mrs. Abe Davidson left Wednesday morning for Eskridge to attend the meeting of the Executive Board. The reporter is making a special effort to get The Plaindealer into every home in Emporia. All those who do not read it should call up 1457 green and see about it. ADILEVE, KANSAS Mrs. R. Bell and daughter, Mrs. W. Curtis, departed for Manhattan, Sunday. Mr. Robert Warder departed for Bogue with stock for shipment one day this week. Mr. Ralph Bell has returned after a visit in Manhattan. The Modern Pricilla Art club met with Miss Bettie Tyler, Tuesday afternoon. STERLING, KANSAS. The Booker Washington Art club was royally entertained by the president, Mrs. L. Adams. It was election day for delegates and Mrs. Arizona Williams, secretary, was elected to represent us at the State Federation. After work and business a six-course luncheon was served. Mrs. Polly Bland will be hostess to the B. W. A. club. Mrs. Ben Rawlens was called to Hutchinson to be present where her cousin, Miss Fay Bowen will undergo an operation. Mr. John Gill met with a very painful accident recently. His right shoulder was injured. Rev. N. H. Jeltz, pastor of the A. M. E. church and family are now comfortably located in the parsonage. ```markdown ``` MRS. SADIE E. GREEN room has been above pir and she has a bright future indeed. Such characters go to make a strong race and we regret that all women do not measure up to Mrs. Green. The Plaindealer takes special pleasure in presenting her likeness [Image of a woman with long hair and a white shirt]. A. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM MISS SARAH E. WILLIAMS REV. T. J. HALE, the popular Bla people are conducting a great der worth while, and is mixing we had more such men. the popular Baptist minister, or acting a great mercantile company and is mixing business and rela ch men. M. REV. T. J. HALE, the popular Baptist minister, of Red Bird, whose people are conducting a great mercantile company. He's a leader worth while, and is mixing business and religion. We wish we had more such men. REV. T. J. HALE, the popular Baptist minister, of Red Bird, whose people are conducting a great mercantile company. He's a leader worth while, and is mixing business and religion. We wish we had more such men. DEWEY, OKLAHOMA. "Ye shall be known by your works," is very applicable to Miss Sarah Eloise Williams, who is serving her fourth year as principal of the Dewey, Oklahoma colored city schools, and by doing real school work, and possessing a pleasing personality, has brought that school out of a choitic condition and put it on a footing with the best schools in the country. She is blessed with a ripe brain, and has a happy faculty of knowing how to impart to others, and by keeping abreast with the leading educational topics, and bearing an unselfish interest in the betterment of the race, she is giving the children a thorough drilling and seeing that not one single detail is overlooked to make them prepared men and prepared women. Her method of teaching is above criticism, and along with the text book, she teaches domestic science, the arts, etc., and the work the children are doing there would reflect credit on a much larger school. We carefully overlooked the drawing, sowing, paint- --- herewith, because the scribe has known her for many years and can say, without fear of contradiction, that she's every inch a scholar and a woman. The school that receives her services will be fortunate indeed. THE LEGEND OF THE WESTERN WORLD aptist minister, of Red Bird, whose mercantile company. He's a lea-business and religion. We wish ing, and various articles made by the children, and were compelled to believe, that ere long we'd be a race. There were, on the walls, blue ribbons won at the annual fair, 1914, and what makes the ribbons more interesting, they were won by Negro boys and Negro girls over white scholars from all over Washington county, Okla. This alone speaks volumes for Miss Williams' ability as a teacher. At the 1914 annual school fair, this little school won 25 points. An old colored lady remarked to us, "We love Miss Williams; she's done so much for us older colored folks in her moonlight school; God bless her." The night school under her, taught gratis, has worked wonders, and many old men and women of our race have been taught to read and write by attending same. Eight years as a pedagogue has demonstrated that Miss Williams made no mistake in choosing teaching as a profession, and she is a standard for other lady teachers. It's no guess work with her, as she knows teaching from a to z, hence her success. Her early educational training was secured in the schools at Scotland, Ga., then she finished from Payne College, Augusta, Ga. and put the climax on, has attended the State Normal at Emporia, Kansas for several years. Her teaching has been confined to the states of Georgia and Oklahoma, where she's made a record that any one might be proud. Her education has not been neglected, nor has she overlooked domestic science and arts as she's authority along these specific lines, this was more than verified when her children excelled the white children from all over Washington county. 'Nuff said! We had the pleasure of seeing beautiful dresses, lovely paintings, exquisite drawing, in fact, everything to be found in a modern school. Not only the efficient superintendent of education of Washington county, but every lover of education, regardless to color, have the highest regard for Miss Williams; and her school work and her school, must be commended. She applies herself to her work, and strives to scatter sunshine in the path of all. Miss Williams is a living evidence of what preparedness means, and it would be a blessing if every Negro school could have as a teacher women of her calibre. The Dunbar school of Dewey is a great factor for better citizenship, and the teacher of same is capable of holding, with credit, a position in the leading educational institutions of the country. PARSONS, KANSAS. The Nickel Girls will meet with Mrs. Cleo Binge. The Golden Reapers will meet on Monday night with Mrs. Ida Gary. The Jewel Art club will meet on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Oscar Macklin. The Clover Leaf Art club will meet with Mrs. Nora Clardy next Wednesday afternoon. The Trustee Helpers will meet on Friday afternoon with Mrs. A. F. Little, 723 S. 22nd. Buck Nowlin, Katy porter, is at Sedalia. Walter Carter has a prize hen that is setting on 35 eggs. Walter S. Davis left Tuesday for Topeka, St. Joseph and Wathena. Miss Gladys Botts of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting with Mrs. M. J. Stephens. Miss Carrie Norman is seriously ill at her home on E. Clark. Ray White of Oswego visited his cousin, Miss Leota Broadus Friday of last week. Miss Mary Grimes spent the week end visiting her sister and brother at Coffeyville. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Morton and Miss Mary Smith attended a banquet at Independence recently given by the Shriners. Barney Madden of Nowata, Ok., who has been in the city having his eyes treated, has returned home. Miss Hattie Broadshaw of Kansas City, who was a guest of Mrs. S. E. Walker, returned home last Wednesday morning. Mrs. Ellen Blackburn of Joplin, Mo., stopped with her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Washington, en route to Coffeyville last Thursday. Rev. T. W. Greene left Friday the 28th ult. to join the delegates at Kansas City for the A. M. E. general conference at Philadelphia. Mrs. Henrietta Harper, president of the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs, also District Grand Most Noble Governess of the Household of Ruth, was in the city May 3 and held a joint meeting of the two Households. Miss Georgie Baskerville of Pittsburg is visiting her uncle, Rev. T. W. Greene and will stay all summer in our city. Mr. Gloss Floyd who had been sick so long, died April 24th. Debate Contest: Parsons vs. Coffeyville at the Parsons High school auditorium Friday, May 26: Affirmative—Garnett Rogers and Andrew Fitz; Negative—Cleo Roberts and Melvin Carl. Several good musical numbers will be rendered. CARBONDALE, KANSAS. The Woman's Home Mission circle celebrated the fifth Sunday, the 30th ult., and services were held at 2:30 p. m. Preaching by the Rev. Mr. Duncan, pastor of the Dunlap church, Paper, "Duty," by the president, Mrs. S. E. White, and remarks by Rev. Bly, the pastor. We expected the Mission Sister from Osage City and also one from Topeka, but owing to the inclementy of the weather they could not be with us, which was quite a disappointment to us, as there was a basket dinner on program. Collection for the day $6.00.—Mrs. S. E. White, president; Noah Meadows, sec. Rev, Bly, Rev, Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. A. Meadows, Misses Virgie and Marie Harrison, Master Noah Meadows were dinner guests of Mrs. S. E. White Sunday, April 30th. Doyle, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. George, who had been very ill with pneumonia is improving. Rev. W. H. Hill is moving from 814 Riley to the corner of Eighth and Riley streets. The property was formerly occupied by Rev. Blake. Rev. Hill is thinking of buying the property. Mrs. Nora Ferguson, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. Perry Allen. Mrs. Frankie Jenkins, who had been seriously ill at her home on N. First street is improving. Mrs. Otis Johnson entertained the Eastern Star club Wednesday at her residence on Columbia avenue. A goodly number of ladies were present and enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon. Ice cream and cake was served by the hostess. Mrs. Julia McDonald, one of the most prominent church and Sunday school workers of the city, died Tuesday night, May 2d and funeral services were held Friday, May 5th from the Independent Baptist church. Mrs. McDonald was superintendent of the Independent Baptist Sunday school for several years and also a member of the choir. She was a member of several lodges, all of whom turned out to pay their last tribute of respect. Several friends from Kansas City attended the funeral. Services were conducted by Rev. J. D. Hunt. Mrs. McDonald is survived by a husband, three sisters and other relatives and a host of friends. Mr. Ben Baker, a well known barber, of South Leavenworth, died Tuesday night, May 2d and funeral services were held Thursday afternoon. Mr. Baker had been ill for several months. He is survived by his wife, sister, and other relatives and friends. Miss Edith Nowlin is quite ill at her home on Pottawatomie street. Miss Harriet Walton spent the week end visiting her mother, Mrs. N. J. Walton. The annual sermon of the Good Samaritan lodge was held Sunday May 7th at St. James C. M. E. church, the Rev. John Wesley McGee officiating. Mrs. Otto Gliaconella entertained the Eastern Star club Wednesday afternoon at her beautiful residence on Ottawa street. After the meeting the members were served ice cream, cake and candy by the hostess. Mrs. Olivia Duncan, formerly of this city, died in San Francisco and funeral services were held here Wednesday afternoon from the First Baptist church, Rev. Hayes officiating. The body accompanied by the eldest daughter, Miss Mamie Johnson, arrived here Sunday morning. Mrs. Duncan is survived by her mother, brother, three children and a host of friends. Memorial services of White Rose Court of Calanthe No. 26 and Damon Lodge No. 27, K. of P., were held Sunday afternoon at St. James C. M. E. church, Rev. John Wesley McGee officiating. Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Lambkins, who died Thursday afternoon, were held Sunday afternoon from Bethel A. M. E. church, the Rev. C. R. Runyon officiating. Mrs. Lambkins is survived by a husband, seven sons and two daughters and friends. Funeral services for Sergeant Jas. Jackson, of detachment No. 2, Army Service school, who was killed Friday morning by William White, were held Saturday afternoon from the chapel in the Post hospital. He was buried in the National cemetery with military honors. EDWARDSVILLE, KANSAS. There was a social given at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church, Saturday night in honor of the B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Rosa Brown is not improving much at this writing. Mrs. W. J. Bennett was called to Kansas City again Wednesday on account of the illness of her brother Rev. J. A. Goodin. Mrs. Chas Austin and Mrs. Jessie Smith stopped in Kansas City, Saturday. Mrs. Nora Ford, of Bonner Springs, visited her aunt, Mrs. Rosa Brown. EUFAULA, OKLAHOMA. Mrs. E. L. Adams, who had been ill for sometime is improving. Mr. J. L. Douglass and V. W. Watson, who had been visiting their aunt, have gone to Claromore, where they will spend a few months --- PROCLAMATION. Grand Master Geo. McNeal Issues Proclamation to U. B. F. and S. M. T. Kansas City, Kas., May 12, 1916. Thanksgiving Proclamation No. 3. To all local Lodges, Temples, Juveniles, Past Masters Counsels and Encampments, must observe Thanksgiving Day. To the Most Worthy, Masters, Most Worthy Princesses, Most Worthy Mother Matrons, to the Most Excellent Past Masters, Most Excellent Queens, Knights of Friendship and members of all branches of the United Brothers of Friendship and the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, of Kansas Jurisdiction, Greeting: The Annual Thanksgiving Proclamation to be observed, the fourth Sunday in May, 1916. Whereas, the law of the National Grand Lodge, of the U. B. F. and S. M. T., and Juveniles of North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, has authorized the fourth Sunday in May for Thanksgiving, therefore, the National Grand Master has ordered that this day shall be set apart and known as Thanksgiving Day, and whereas, Article 10, Sec. 3, page 62 of the National Constitution: The United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten, of Kansas Jurisdiction provide that an Annual Thanksgiving anniversary be observed by all local Lodges, Temples and Juveniles on said date. Any Lodge or Temple desiring to hold their anniversary sermon on any other day must get a dispensation, for which they shall pay Two Dollars to the Grand Master of Kansas and Jurisdiction. This Thanksgiving day is set apart for the purpose of rendering thanks to the Supreme Ruler of the universe for His general protection and guidance in the affairs of our Order, and by this Proclamation we call upon you first to thank God for the general blessings that He has bestowed upon the U. B. F. and S. M. T., throughout this Jurisdiction. Another twelve months has passed with much experience and business and love. Sympathy has been added to our past history in the Kansas Jurisdiction, we have been called upon to meet our assaults of real enemies of the different races, both with and without our ranks, but with the power of the scopter of the living God we shall march through with a smile upon our faces. We have tried to live in peace with all mankind, especially the Brother and Sister of the purple degree, we hope to cultivate the spirit of charity and extend the benevolent hand to all loyalty of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten. Let us meet all mankind upon the triangle of Justice, Mercy and Truth, when we have accomplished this great work, we hope to hear our Heavenly Father say, "Come unto me and rest." Yours in the work, COUNCIL GROVE, KANSASL Mrs. Willa Majors, of Osawatomie arrived Saturday as the guest of her mother, and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Majors. Miss Martha Brown, of Manhattan, is the guest of Mrs. Sarah Fisher. Miss Rose Givens is at home after visiting two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tyler, of Dunlup. Clyde Payne, Eugene Kibble, Mark and Joseph Esex, Harry Harden, Daniel Harding, Sam Harness, Kirk Bridgets, Abner Johnson, were initiated into the Odd Fellows order Saturday night. The rally given at the A. M. E. church, Sunday, May 7, was carried out with success. Visitors from Dunlap, Rock Creek, and Strong City were in attendance. Rev. C. Davis delivered an excellent sermon in the morning. After the basket dinner, Rev. Sam Duncan of Marion, preached a wonderful sermon, and Rev. D. Coburn of Dunlap conducted the night service. Total collection of the day was $11.10. Mrs. E. I. Moore left shortly for Kansas City, where she will visit relatives a few days before departing for Rock Island, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harding visited with their parents, Sunday on Rock Creek. Miss Mayme Porter visited in the Grove. Miss Amita Garnett, of Osage, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Richard Mitchell. Mrs. Nep Mitchell is still on the sick list and her many friends hope to see her out again soon. Mrs. Anna Owens is out again after a sick spell. Mrs. W. W. Fields, Mrs. Fred Dunkins and children, visited Mrs. Harry Martin in Fort Scott. Mr. Fred Dunkins joined his family on Sunday and returned home with them. The ladies of the A. M. E. church are preparing for a big fair next week. The death of Mr. C. W. Hickerson last Sunday caused great sorrow in Iola. Death was very sudden. He was an employee at the post office, a position he had held since the erection of the new building. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Second Baptist church, the Rev. Gordon officiating. The floral tributes were beautiful and profuse. It was the largest funeral ever held from that church. Mrs. H. G. Smith gave a line party Friday evening at the Grand to twelve of her friends in honor of Mrs. Fern Williams, who with her family will leave soon for Fredonia. Those who enjoyed her hospitality were, Mrs. Roy Groomer, Mrs. Fred Duncan, Mrs. Edna Bland, Mrs. Pearl Bass, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Frank Daniels, Mrs. Lora Crawford, Mrs. Dora Campbell, Mrs. W. W. Fields, Mrs. William Rucker, Mrs. J. S. Bass and the guest of honor, Mrs. Fern Williams, Mrs. Smith with her guest went to Berry and Bland's cafe, and treated them to ice cream—all they could eat. Mrs. A. L. Crawford was a pleasant hostess Sunday afternoon to Mrs. J. Crisp, Mrs. W. W. Fields, Mrs. Fannie Fields, Miss Mildred Garner and little Misses Mary and Roheala Smith. Delicious ice cream was served and enjoyed. Dr. T. W. Klirk, of Topeka is visiting Iola quite, often, and we a-sire to inform the genial Doctor that our "crop" of girls are very, very short—just enough to supply home and we do not want to see him carry one of them away. However, our good friend, the Doctor, seems to have sent his case to the jury and secured a verdict, and ere many moons, one of Iola's fairest belles will be a resident of the Capital City. Here's to you, Doctor, and ye scribe takes advantage of the opportunity to cast the proverbal old shoe now so as to be the first. Editor Nick Chiles was in the City Thursday and Friday. He looked the witness of health. OLATHE, KANSAS. Mrs. John McDoald and daughter Miss Sabre Adams very delightfully entertained a number of their friends Thursday night. The evening was spent in playing various games and music. A beautiful two course luncheon was served. Mrs. McDonald and Miss Adams were assisted by Misses Mamie Allen and Mae Ferby. At a late hour all departed for their several homes. One of the biggest hits of the season was the minstrels given under the auspices of Cedar Beam Lodge, No. 23, A. F. & A. M., on Monday night at the Gem theatre, and afternoon matinee. The house was filled to its utmost capacity, and many were turned away. Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Greene, Mrs. Minerva Alexander, Mrs. Felix Payne and Misses Mae Jones and Capitola Rollins of Kansas City, attended the minstrels Monday night. Mrs. George Williams and Miss Lida Crump, attended the Knights of Pythias annual sermon in Kansas City Sunday. Misses Maurine and Bernice Harrison, of Kansas City, visited their aunt, Mrs. Joe Fanon, Monday. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Mrs. Mary Williams, who had been on the sick list is much improved. Mr. Dallas Lenore, who had been confined to his bed with a severe attack of rheumatism, is able to be out again. Prof. C. II. Williams, who has just closed a successful scholastic term, en route to Topeka, Kunsas, where he contemplates entering business, with a pleasant visitor for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. John and Miss Doris B. Cooper. Mr. A. Wallace, father of Prof. H. V. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. John Yoakum, Miss Helen Anderson, Miss Thelma Gray and Mr. Rallegh Wallace, spent Sunday with Prof. and Mrs. H. V. Wallace, of Carthage. Rev. R. J. Robinson, of Benton Chapel, A. M. E. church, is attending the general conference of his church in Philadelphia. Mrs. Hall entertained her "The Pleasant Hour Art" club Friday afternoon, May 5, most delightful time was spent as Mrs. Hall is an ideal hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smilley were out driving Sunday afternoon in their lovely rig. Prof. W. H. McAdams, of Lincoln High school and Prof. C. H. Wilburn, are preparing for commencement and closing exercises. The Misses Carrie Foster, Beatrice V. Hardy and Mr. Ernest Curtis, spent Sunday in Cave Sprmgs. Master Herschel Nunley is reported on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Young and daughter, Miss Edythe, M., very often share the pleasure of their handsome rig. with their friends. Mrs. Phanis Tyner, of 704 Boonville street has been somewhat indiposed, but is better at this writing. Mrs. Lon Vickers, of 1228 North Main street assisted by her daughter and sister-in-law, Miss Geneva and Mrs. Francis L Boxley, spared neither time nor expense in giving the Woman's Musical and Literary club one of its most enjoyable meetings. A large number were in attendance together with the ladies L. H. club. Mrs. Mayme Hardrick and Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett tied for prize on best quotation, Mrs. Jarret winning by draw. Mrs. B. B. Cooper and Mrs. D. S. Smith won first and second prizes on answering most questions as prepared by Mrs. Chamberlain, who presented the prizes. The best number on Perseverance program was a quartette as rendered by the L. H. club, which was heartily enced. A delicious course menu was served. The study of Mr. Paul L. Dunbar will be continued. Miss Grazia S. Corneal gave a very splendid "Cantata" of room 4 and 5 of Lincoln High school at the High school auditorium Friday evening. Mrs. Pansy Yoakum Perkins and little son, Sanford Mauitie, of Fort Dodge, Iowa are in the city visiting their parents and friends. Mrs. A. E. Runkin spent her time pleasantly with relatives and friends at Hope, Ark. Rev. A. E. Rankin has secured a noted Negro architect from the South, who has begun work on the erection of greater and newer Gibson Chapel. Services are now being held in the basement. Prof. C. H. Williams has been re-elected for his fourth term of the Washington High school of Greenfield, Mo. MARSHALL, MISSOURI. Rev. John Ward and wife, of Denver, Colo., passed through this city en route to the A. M. E. general conference. While here they were the guests of Prof. J H. Kenner and wife. Mrs. Fannie Carper, of Kirkwood, were visitors in the city last week. Mr. Timothy Hughes has closed a successful school year at Blackburn, and is now at home with his parents for awhile. Dr. W. H. Madison, a physician and surgeon, of this city, has purchased a Ford touring car. He has formed acquaintances and made many friends during his short stay here and we predict for him a successful career in our city. Much interest is exhibited in the rally at the A. M. E. church which is to be in May. The captains of each club are working hard to make this rally a great success. Rev. Martin, pastor. At a meeting of the school board, all of the teachers were re-elected. We are glad to know that Mr. Luther Colder is improving rapidly after having underwent a serious operation at the Providence hospital in Kansas City. He was accompanied by Dr. W. H. Madison, who assisted with the operation. Green Valley Court No. 60 held their installation at the K. of P. hall Saturday night. It was a grand success. The Marshall board of education and Marshall are sorry to lose the efficient and faithful services of Prof. J. H. Kenner, who for 29 years has filled the position of Principal of the colored schools as few could have done. He has resigned on account of ill health. VINITA, OKLAHOMA Mrs. Minnie Childers was buried in the Blue Jacket vicinity Monday after an illness of several weeks. A. Rider returned from his farm Saturday. Mrs. T. W. Kidd, of Muskogee, and Prof. W. E. Day passed through the city Sunday en route to Philadelphia to attend the general conference of the A. M. E. church. Sam Vann and Orlando Beane were in from Penssola, Saturday. Prof. J. H. Davie was en route to Wagner, Monday form Cheslea. Mr. Adams of Tulsa, spent Sunday with his brother, Silas Adams. Mrs. A. D. Johnson left Monday for a visit with her son and daughter in Chanute. Owing to the illness of Mr. C. B. 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Rev. Clayton also preached the "Mother's Day" sermon at Brown's chapel, A. M. E. church Sunday morning to a highly representative audience and on that occasion, also crowned himself with glory. Mr. E. Percy Roberson has filed his nomination papers with Secretary of State for presidential election on the Republican ticket, subject to the Republican primaries in August. He is a bright, intelligent young man, a member of the Republican county central committee. He is the only colored man that has filed application for this place up to this time and we have no doubt but that he will be one of the nominees. He was offered the position of guard at the penitentiary at Lansing, by Governor Capper, but could not afford to accept as it would not pay and his many good, warm friends insisted that he decline for something better. The friends of Rev. K. P. Bond were deeply grieved to learn of his death, which occurred at Galena, May 8th. In the two years he was pastor of the A. M. E. church in this city, he and his wife done a good work and were loved by all regardless of denominations. The pastor and members of the Saint James A. M. E. church are busy making arrangements to entertain the District Conference and Sunday School Convention which convenes here the second week in June. At a recent meeting of the board of education, Miss Daisy N. Peak and John Lowry were elected teachers of the colored schools for the ensuing year, "Mother's Day" was observed, Sunday, May 14 at the Second Baptist church. A nice program was rendered under the direction of Meadames H. M. Davis, Bettle Cooper, Viola Allen, Miss Daisy N. Peak, Mr. Louis Nowling and Mr. John Lowry, and Interesting talks THE STORE OF COURTESY AND SERVICE 61 640 Johnson, of Chanute, Kansas, Mrs. Altha Moore was called to his bedside, but had to hasten back, Sunday, owing to her husband taking violently ill. Mr. Will Vann and family, of Lenapah, were in the city Sunday visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Adam Davis has decided to remain at Kelso until later, when he will be changed to some section where it will be convenient for him to send his children to school. S. Adams is contemplating visiting his mother in Beaumont. Rev. A. E. Hubbard held his quarterly meeting at the Methodist church, Sunday. A sermon was delivered that was much needed in our community. We entreat every loyal citizen to help carry Into practice the doctrine expounded by the Reverend. T. J Mayhue was in the city Saturday. Mrs. Joe Davis and son, J. D., were called to Welch, Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. George Adams. PARSONS. KANSAS. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Transylvania Lodge No. 2299 and Households of Ruth Nos. 340 and 1108, held their annual celebration at Mount Pleasant Baptist church last Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. Although the elements were threatening a severe storm, the attendance was unusually large and the Grand Old Order made a most creditable showing, and to a crowded house, Rev. S. O. Clayton preached one of the most impressive sermons on "Odd Fellowship and Fraternal Union" that was ever heard by the large concourse of people that had gathered to hear him. Rev. Clayton, at all times an interesting speaker, was at his best and that sermon will always be remembered by those who heard it. The speaker took for his text the thirteenth verse of the fifteenth chapter of St. John: "Greater love hath no man than this, that man lay down his life for his friend." 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SUCCESSORS TO THE MILLS DRY GOODS CO. cs were made by a number of the Mothers and Mr. A. Peak. We are proud of the fact that we have three colored graduates from the Paola High school. They are, Misses Esther Paytan, Beulah Dillard and Ernestine English finishes a post-graduate course. Mrs. Minnie White, of Butler, Mo., was in the city last week visiting her piece. Mrs. G. W. Lowry. Mrs. Viola Allen returned to her home in Atchison, Sunday, after a very pleasant visit with her uncle, Mr. A. Peak and family. Mr. Pleasanton Webster, who had been ill quite awhile, remains the same. The teachers and pupils are busy with their final examinations, as school closea May 19. Miss Minnie King, of Joplin, Mo., was in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Alex Strother and family. She left for Bonner Springs, Wednesday. Corn planting is now on in full blast. Mrs. J. G. Board is in the hospital at Larned. We wish for her a speedy recovery. Miss Stella Bradahaw has returned from Hutchinson and Sterling. Messrs Banks, Douglass and Caleb, of Pretty Praire, paid this community a visit. They report our wheat as being in tip-top condition. Rev. Owen Freeman occupied the pulpit Mother's Day. We are glad to see some more of the good families coming to the church. Let us all get in line. Mr. Lawson Reed and family, spent Sunday in Olney. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, of Olney, and Mrs. James Grabb, of Gray, county, were in the community, the guests of Rev. Lee and family. When the attention of The Plaindealer is called to any misstatement of facts in its column, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unsigned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. Everybody should read Dr. Sheldon's latest book, "Of One Blood" now on sale at $1.25 and it is worth $50 to anyone for the information to be obtained from its pages. After reading the book, you become a better citizen. Dr. Charles M. Sreldon, the author, is a citizen of Topeka, and pastor of the Congregational church, and if there was ever a man since the days of Christ and his disciples, who followed in the foot-steps of the Saviour, it is Dr. Sheldon. He is a great man and we are compelled to say he has no superior in this world as a citizen, scholar and Christian gentleman, who is doing as the Saviour did in serving and helping mankind. We are in receipt of a letter from the Hon. W. E. Green, general superintendent of the Midland Valley Railroad which has headquarters at Muskogee, Okla. This is in response to a letter written by the editor of this paper complaining of the conductors taking undue liberty with the colored women when alone in the Jim Crow section of their train. A complaint was made by a woman to the railroad company and this man should be discharged. It is an outrage and disgrace to allow a conductor to work for a the company and attempt to carry out immoral designs on the road with passengers whom he is supposed to protect. There are any number of conductors on the road in Southern states who are very fresh with railroad passengers and the companies should see to it that as soon as the tickets are taken up, the conductors be compelled to return to the coach with white passengers. We shall call the attention of the various farroads in the country to this matter and ask that conductors and white trainmen be compelled to be more polite and use better discretion than they have heretofore. The fault lies somewhat in the colored porters also as they know the conductors who are in the habit of doing those things and they are afraid to mention it. Now, when the time comes that any man, white or black, fears his job and will sacrifice womanhood to hold a job, he should not only be discharged, but treated to a coat of tar and feathers, for should he make known these evils, not only would the company stand by him, but the community at large. The safety of the passengers, especially the females should be looked after by all means. The published reports of the doilags of the Democratic leaders at McAlester, Okla., are disgrueful at best. Since the "grandfather" clause has been declared unconstitutional, the white people are trying to abridge the rights of the colored voters by refusing to register them under a registration law recently enacted in the state of Oklahoma. The very idea of a governor of a state making such a statement as that made by Governor Williams! This is more than we can understand. The idea of arresting and imprisoning a citizen because he was trying to exercise his rights as a citizen to register and have his vote counted at the ballot box! Note that when a warrant was sworn out for the county registrar for his refusal to allow a colored man to register, and he was placed under a $1,000 bond to appear before the federal grand jury, Governor Williams and his state officers got back at the colored man by having him arrested under a state law and requiring him to give a $10,000 bond. This is only a bluff to intimidate voters who may swear out complaints against registrars. We hold that this will have no effect upon colored voters. The law is plain, and if voters are not permitted to register they can have a warrant sworn out. Every mother's son who attempts to intimidate voters should be put in prison for the rest of his natural life. 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It comes with very poor grace for the governor of Oklahoma to say the white people are being overridden by Republicans and Negroes because they want to exercise the right of franchise. It is as much as to say that they will call out the militia to see that the law is violated. Mr. C. K. Fisher, one of Lawrence's highly respected and substantial citizens, has announced himself as a candidate for sheriff of Douglas county, subject to the Republican primaries next August. He has just recently resigned as chief of police to make the race for this office. He has resided in that county for a number of years—for over a quarter of a century. He was born in Indiana and reared in Kansas on a farm, and at one time was one of the most successful farmers of his county. He is a staunch Republican, and says he has never had cause to regret anything he ever did, nor cast any reflection on himself or his friends. 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EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. display of his work, going along in a calm and cool manner, and the public knew that he meant business. It was no trouble for him to enforce the law. He takes great delight in saying that he was one of the four men who made it possible to nominate and elect Sherman Harvey, captain of the Twenty-third Kansas, as county clerk of Douglas county. He is very proud of Mr. Harvey's record, and says he made the best the county ever had. Capt. Harvey is now in the Philippines practicing law. Mr. Fisher has always been fair and impartial in the execution of the law and says that the colored people are his friends. The Hon. John J. Riling has announced himself as a candidate for county attorney of Douglas county, subject to the Republican primaries. He was reared in Douglas county and has arrived at the age of thirty years; is an active, substantial lawyer and has enjoyed a lucrative practice. He is a graduate of K. U., having worked his way through school. He says that if elected county attorney the law firm of Riling & Riling will be dissolved. His office will be at the court house and all laws will be enforced. Mr. Riling has practiced law in Douglas county ever since he was admitted to the bar. WINFIELD, KANSAS, Mrg. Claude Brown, who had been quite sick for the past two weeks, is reported much improved. The members of the Second Baptist church are making great preparations to entertain the Sunday School Convention, which meets in this city June 22 and 23. There will be hundreds of visitors in the city during this convention. Miss Mabel Banks who has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery and attending school, will leave for her home in Pretty Prarie Saturday. Miss Banks will graduate from the High school next year. She has made many friends during her school days in Winfield and all will be delighted to see her return... Rev. C. R. Bruster has purchased a restaurant on South Main street. The members of the A. M. E. church have moved their church building to the corner of Sixteenth WILLIAM CORE DIES! Until Six Weeks Ago He Was Custodian of City Building, Keeping Nature of His Illness Secret. Employes in the city hall paused a moment Tuesday afternoon when news arrived of the death of William Core, colored, who for fifteen years had been a familiar character around the headquarters of the powers that be. Until six weeks ago, when the discovery that he was in the final stages of tuberculosis led to his discharge, Core had been in the employ of the city, serving alternately as custodian of the Auditorium and dog catcher. He kept the nature of his illness secret. From the time he was deprived of his job, Core had seemed to lose heart and sunk JOHN H. HARRIS steadily. The end came at 1 o'clock Tuesday. For twenty-six years he was grand treasurer of the Kuights and Daughters of Tabor, a colored organization of the middle west. He leaves seven children, two boys, Samuel and Cecil, and five girls, Mary, Lulu Leola, Emma and Mirma. Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from Shiloh Baptist church. and Manning streets. This is a first-class location for the church and it is a credit to the community and all the people of Winfield. The church has a cement basement for their entertainments and when completed and finished will be a credit to the race. Rev. Daniels, the pastor is putting all his energy into the work. Mrs. E. Robbins and children, of Arkansas City, spent Thursday visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery. Mr. G. L. Cochran and Miss Lucile Baldwin were married at Wellington, Wednesday evening. They were accompanied by Mrs. G. L. Johnson. During their stay in Wellington, they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Letcher. Mr. Cochran is one of our popular young men and is highly respected by all who know him. He is prosperous and a good worker. Mrs. Cochran is one of Winfield's best young ladies, very refined and has a host of friends. The people of Winfield wish them much success. At present they are making their home with Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Johnson, on Third street. The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin, died Tuesday afternoon after a very brief illness. Rev. R. C. Bruster had charge of the services. Interment in Highland cemetery. Our friend, J. W. Jackson, who has just completed a large porch on his home, is now painting it and when completed, will be a credit to that part of the city. It looks more and more like cake to his many friends. Mrs. Isaac Butler, of Hutchinson, is visiting Winfield and Arkansas City. She is here on business and to visit her many friends. ENID, OKLAHOMA. The "Mother's Day" program at Grayson Chapel was well attended, and all enjoyed a nicely rendered program. The Home Mission of St Stephen A. M. E. church rendered a nice "Mother's Day" program at 8 p. m. Each number was highly enjoyed by all present. The Literary club met Thursday evening, the 12th. The attendance was splendid. A ten days' meeting is being held at Grayson Chapel. All are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Edward Vandorf is improving in health. Mrs. Tippin, of Boley, is here visiting her daughters, Mesdames Calvin Johnson and J. Moore. Misses Alberta and Helen Douglas, of Hennessy, were visiting in the city with friends. Miss Alberta is the primary teacher in the public schools of her town. A B X OF "PORO" ...Is What Patrons Who... Want Best Quality Call For. "PORO" COLLEGE CO. 3100 Pine St., Dept. V. Saint Louis, Missouri. LeRoy, Davis & Hendrickson Shoe Co. The only colored retail shoe store in the West. Your patron- age is earnestly solicited. Drop in and examine our stock. 840 N. KANSAS AVENUE, TOPEKA, KANSAS. Bell Phone West 823 REV. McNEAL & FORREST B. ANDERSON'S Real Estate Exchange 400 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas. We solicit the best houses for $50 down and $8 to $10 p and we'll give you a house GOOD FARMS IN OKLA., CO 200 Propositions to Select Than it is to Rent." We solicit the best houses for Colored people—Pay us $25 to $50 down and $8 to $10 per month for three or four years, and we'll give you a house. GOOD FARMS IN OKLA., COLO., MO., KANS., AND IOWA 200 Propositions to Select from—"It's Cheaper to Buy Than it is to Rent." PARKER'S SKIN WHITENER A MULTIPLE SUPPLEMENT FOR THE COMPLEX BASION OF OUR SKIN MORE PRODUCTS ALBERTA, GA PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER 25c Delivered Clears and Bleaches the Completion Makes Dark, Brown or Sallow Skin White Good for Pimples and Rough Skin Get the Original and Genuine Made Only by JACOBS' PHARMACY ATLANTA, GA. Capital stock . . . . $ 50,000.00 Surplus and profits , 23,058.03 Deposits all secured by Kansas guaranty law 542,864.39 $615,924.42 The above statement is correct. L. W. WAYMAN, Cashier. Your business, small or large, invited. We are big enough to handle it, not too big to appreciate it. Over 2,000 satisfied customers. Ask one. The ladies band will give a concert Monday night, May 22d. The ladies Needlecraft club met with Mrs. Henry Backstrom at 308 E. Market street, Thursday. After the general business, the rest of the evening was spent in conversation and needle work. The visitors for the evening were: Meadames E. Beaty, A. Guest, and Miss Elsie Price. A few encouraging remarks were given by each. A delightful repast was served to BREST B. ANDERSON'S Exchange , Kansas City, Kas. For Colored people—Pay us $25 to per month for three or four years, DOLO., MO., KANS., AND 'IOWA from—"It's Cheaper to Buy the guests. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Earl Slaton at 318 E. Market street, June 8. Mrs. Lillian Talliaferro, of Perry, grand worthy matron of the O. E. S., made her annual visit to Northern Light Chapter, No. 59. She delivered a very interesting lecture on the "Theory of the Eastern Star." G. W. HAMILTON. JOHN H. HARRIS Our popular Undertaker 309 KANSAS AVE. I am Open for Business Night and Day. WeNEVER SLEEP. OLDEST NEGRO REGALIA HOUSE Everything For —International Order of Twelve —Order of the Eastern Star —Heroines of Jericho —Masonic Bodies —U. B. F. and S. M. T. Catalogues and Samples FREE Lowest Prices and Satisfaction. 1217 Woodland Ave., KANSAS CITY, - MISSOURI. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our friends for the kindness shown and the floral offerings sent us during the recent illness and bereavement of our mother. Miss Gertrude Solomon. HOME WANTED for a colored girl of 15. Good character and training, but is homeless. A home on a farm is preferred.—Mrs. S. F. Malone, 827 Center Street, Jonaska, Kansas City Happenings Mrs. A. S. Clark is visiting her parents in Holton. May 31 is the date—"Her Friend, the Enemy," is the play. --- Mesdames William Gaines and Chas. Butcher were in Kansas City a few days last week. ```markdown ``` Mrs. John T. Johnson gave a four course dinner in honor of a few friends from Kansas City. --- Mrs Effie Tyler left Sunday for St. John, Kun., for a three weeks' visit with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Taylor have purchased a home at 1170 Lincoln and are now occupying it. Mrs. John Lange, of Kansas City, was in the city last week in company with the Blind Boone Concert company. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Misses Flora and May Wilson of Carbondale, Kan., were the guests for a few days of Mrs. John T. Johnson. ```markdown ``` Mr. W. W. Evans of Hutchinson, and well known in Topeka, is now a guard at the penitentiary in Leavenworth. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Mary Moran entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday, complimentary to Mrs. J. J. N. Gray, of Kansas City. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Harry Brown of Kansas City, Mo., attended the party given by the Spring Maids. She was the guest of Miss Viola Scott. ```markdown ``` The Installation of the Daughters of Liberty will be held Friday evening, June 2, at the Tabernacle hall, Thirteenth and Quincy. ```markdown ``` Mrs. S. F. Malone, city welfare worker, is acting in the place of the police matron while the latter is out of the city on business. --- Mrs. Ellen Slaughter has nice furnished rooms at reasonable rates, 1407 Monroe street. The rooms are large, well ventilated and neatly furnished. ```markdown ``` Mr. Ed Ransom, son of Rev. J. R. Ransom, who served as jailer under Sheriff Kienc, is among the new guards at the Lansing penitentiary. ```markdown ``` When in Kansas City and you want to visit a good show, go to the Old Kentucky Theater, 1702 East Twelfth street. Henry Williams, Prop.—Adv. --- . The Young Matrons' Study club was entertained by Mrs. Charles Lytle last Wednesday afternoon. The ladies report a very pleasant meeting. ```markdown ``` Mr. Pete Roberts, veteran Santa Fe office employe, has been laid up for repairs on account of an injured back. He went back on the job Wednesday. ```markdown ``` Lane Chapel Stewardesses and "B" Street Mission Circle will serve dinner all day May 30th at Mrs. Lilia Greer's, 1934 Van Buren street. Dinner 25 cents. ```markdown ``` Mr. Wilbur F. Stonestreet, of the Stonestreet & Son, Undertaking company, is suffering from an attack of small pox. We hope for his speedy recovery. 图 1 图 2 Miss Josephine Cunningham, who has been quite ill with an attack of pneumonia, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Cunningham, is convalescing. --- "Her Friend, the Enemy," a war drama in four acts, will be presented Wednesday, May 31, at the Second ("B" Street) Baptist church for the benefit of the City B. Y. P. U. --- Mrs. Junius J, N. Gray returned to her home in Kansas City, Sunday morning after a three/ weeks' visit with her mother, Mrs. Lena Brewer and sister, Miss Almeda Brewer. --- WANTED—Man and wife to cook for a construction company. Good wages' to the right parties. Answer at once. Address: William Burton Construction Co., Tipton, Kansas. ```markdown ``` Mothers' day was observed Sunday at Shiloh Baptist church. The sermon by the pastor was on the topic of the day and several numbers with a similar theme were given by the choir. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Mr. Frank Jennings, ex-police man of Kansas City and well known in Topeka, died at his home last week. He was born in Mississippi. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Mattle Scott and Mrs. Pauline Davis left Wednesday for Kansas City for a few days visit and from there they will journey to Chicago to spend a short time with relatives and friends. 图 图 Mr. Art Hardy, physical training teacher at the Y. M. C. A., Kansas City, Mo., was here a few days last week visiting his parents and friends. Art is the picture of health and looks fit to take on Jess Willard. --- WANTED-Men and teams to work for construction company. Can use 100 or more at once and laborers wanting work can go to Tipton, Kansas or for further information, write William Burton Construction Company, Tipton, Kansas. ```markdown ``` Mrs. James Johnson proved a delightful hostess at the Country club one afternoon last week, when she entertained in honor of Miss Mabelle L. Bates, Miss Corline Saunders and Mrs. Junius J. N. Gray, all of Kansas City, Kansas. --- Miss Frances Carpenter entertained at dinner Sunday at her residence in Woodward avenue, complimentary to the Misses Corine Saunders and Maybelle Bates, of Kansas City. Covers were laid for Miss Saunders, Miss Bates, Miss Vivian Sims, Miss Goldie Duke and Miss Carpenter. ```markdown ``` Eunice Barker, aged 16, died Monday, May 15, after an illness of about three weeks. She was a young girl of sweet disposition and had many friends who extend their sympathy to the bereaved ones. The funeral was held Thursday at two o'clock from Shiloh Baptist church. Interment was in Mt. Auburn cemetery. --- The Knights and Daughters of Tabor, International Order of Twelve, will hold a public Installation at Metropolitan hall Wednesday evening, May 21. There will be a grand march led by the Knights and Daughters of Tabor band. If you want a real evening of enjoyment, come and bring your friends. Delicatessen lunch will be served. --- Judge W. I. Jamison, the well known attorney, and one of the wealthiest men in Shawnee county, has purchased a "Haynes" automobile at a cost of $2,000. Hon. W. Herbert Jamison, his son and law partner, has learned to operate the machine and is now trying out our broad streets and avenues. This is one of the finest touring cars in the city of Topeka. ```markdown ``` The Rev. Robert Gordon, pastor or the First Baptist church, Ninth and Jackson streets, will deliver a special sermon at the Third Baptist church, Eleventh and Washington streets, Sunday at 3 p. m. This special service will be for the purpose of raising funds to help pay off the church debt. Rev. Ewing and members extend a cordial welcome to the general public to attend and hear Rev. Gordon, who has won a host of friends among our people by his recent discourse on Dr. Charles M. Sheldon's latest book, "Of One Blood." Hear him. Show Dr. Gordon that we appreciate him for his manly stand against that fatal disease, prejudice, that is sapping the very life of the American people. ODD FELLOWS HOLD Order Turned Out in Full Force Sunday With the Household of Ruth—Parade Grandest Spectacle Witnessed on Kansas Avenue in Years. The annual sermon of the G. U. O. O. F. and Household of Ruth was held Sunday at Shiloh Baptist church, the Rev. W. W. Ewing officiating. Headed by Jackson's Twenty-third Regimental band, under the direction of David H. Beard, bandmaster, the grand imposing parade marched down Kansas avenue to Tenth street and west to the church. The lodges, Shawnee, Exodus and Saint John, led by the Patriarchs composed the parade, and made one of the most imposing scenes witnessed on Kansas avenue in several years. The band was the height of perfection and scored a big hit. Mr. A. D. Griffin, editor and owner of the Kansas Elevator, spent Sunday and Monday in the city at his old home place, the Chiles residence on Buchanan street Mr. Griffin has been quite sick for some time, has lost over fifty pounds but now seems to be recuperating, and we hope for his complete recovery within a short time. He left Tuesday morning for Kansas City, Kansas, where he will resume the editorial chair. Miss Mabelle L. Bates, sister of our friend and brother printer, J. Franklin Bates, and Miss Corinne Saunders, two of Kansas City's beautiful, cultured and refined young ladies, spent the week end in the city, the house guests of Miss Goldie Duke. They returned home Sunday, declaring Topeka not only the most beautiful and hospitable city in the country, but also the abode of the earth's most royal people. A grand musical and literary program will be presented next Friday night, May 26, at the Third Baptist church, Eleventh and Washington streets, for the benefit of the B. Y. P. U. Miss Ethel Woldridge, Mrs. Essie Clark, Mr. Erma McCord and Mr. Grover Starnes of this city, and Miss Florence Aritha Dorey, of Emporia, assisted by Misses Evalyn Thomas, Reita Dandridge, Lottie Dunn, Leana Brown, Mary Woody, Minneola Murphy, Mrs. Jane Washington, Mrs. Rebecca Bolin and Mr. Floyd Ewing will furnish the entertainment. Mr. J. M. Dorsey cordially invites all his friends to be there and shake hands with his daughter. Saint John A. M. E. church is enjoying some good sermons by the Rev. J. B. Isaacs, instructor of theology at Western University. The Reverend is well versed in the scriptures, is highly educated young man and the people are certainly enjoying his sermons. We predict great things for him in the future. He is conducting services in the absence of the pastor, Rev. F. Jesse Peck, who is attending the general conference at Philadelphia. Rev. Isaacs comes up on Friday and remains until after Sunday night. His wife is the guest of Mrs. Peck and will remain until the return of her uncle, Rev. Peck. Rev. Isaacs addressed the Y. M. C. A., Sunday afternoon and everybody was pleased with his address. Banquet Ham For Your Breakfast They are mild, sweet and delicious; make red blood and hard muscles, satisfy the appetite and nourish the brain. Made in Topeka by Chas. Wolff Packing Co. OUR OCCUPATION IS SELLING PURE DRUGS THERE ARE IN THESE UNITED STATES WHAT'S YOURS? 31,191 STEAM BOILER MAKERS 31,183 MALES 8 TEMALES 1931 WOMEN OF MUSCLE They Are Up-to-date in the Style of Their Garments and Hats, and No Doubt Depend On Some Good Drug Store for Many Items So Essential to Woman's Comfort. People's Drug Store. SODAS, SUNDAES, ETC. Phone 788-404 Kansas Ava. --- 测测 --- 100 a box of straightning oil FREE with every straightning comb...Price... $1.00 All kinds of hair goods for sale cheap. MRS, A. C. McCLELLAND TOOD, Phone 2457 White. 1315 VanLuren St. NOTICE. April 27, 1916. The Leroy & Hendrickson Shoe Co. offers three prizes to contestants. First prize-$65, or tuition paid for one term at Washburn College. Second prize—Midwinter trip to Denver, Col. Third prize—A diamond ring. Contest commences May 1, 1916, and closes Sept. 1, 1916. Prizes will be given to persons receiving most orders for shoes, according to number of prizes. Orders must be bona fide. F. D. LEROY, Business, Mgr. HENRIETTA STEWART, Rev. William E. Harrison, of Stockton, attended the S. H. R. D. association board meeting at Eskridge last week and reports a fine meeting. En route to Alma, where he has accepted a second call as pastor. By invitation, he stopped off in Topeka and preached two very appropriate sermons at the East Hill Baptist church, Sunday, and by invitation, will deliver the Children's Day rermon at that church on the second Sunday in June. Cook to Serve eet and delicious; d hard muscles, te and nurish the peka by Packing Co. NOTICE. Mr. William Burton, of the Burton Construction company, was a visitor to the Plaindesier office last Saturday. He is now located at Tipton, Kansas, where he has the contract for fourteen miles of road for the Salina and Northern. This is a new road running from Salina to Osborne and then further west. Mr. Burton is the first colored man to contract building roads in Kansas and the people are proud of him from the fact that he is successful. He is working about 175 white and colored men and has had twenty years experience in this line of work, having operated in Texas, Oklahoma and other states. While in Topeka, Mr. Burton purchased $3,000 worth of supplies from the "Road Supply and Metal Co. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH. The Central Baptist church tag day, which was last Saturday was a great success. This tag day being the first colored tag day in Topeka, caused the public to take great interest in it and donated to the cause loyally. There were only fourteen taggers, but they were as a set of busy bees always making honey. In the sight of the public this was another star added to our crown as a race. The sum taken in for that day was $97.45. It was paid on the mortgage of the church excepting the expense. We heartily thank all who contributed. We shall never forget the loyalty of our white friends. The headquarters of the south side was the colored Y. M. C. A., and here, Rev. J. H. VanLeu, state missionary, and Mrs. J. M. Wright, held the fort and assisted in the checking of the taggers. Headquarters of the north side was the pastor's residence. We are proud of our pastor, for he is a leader as well as a preacher and is always looking and thinking for the future. The proceeds taken in from the rally was $191.75. You Will Want.. Ice Cream for Dinner and to Secure the Best Call Ziegler&Son 1301 Kansas Ave., Phone 187 NEW POLICY AT THE APEX. We are especially glad to announce that we have been able to secure for Apex patrons the best pictures that are being produced today. Beginning with the week of Monday, May 22, we shall show four programs per week instead of six as heretofore. As usual on Monday we show "Graft" and two selected reels from the Universal program. On Saturday we show "The Red Circle" with two reels from the Pathe program. On the other four days we shall present two programs of two days each—Tuesday and Wednesday, and Thursday and Friday. Our first Tuesday and Wednesday program will include "The Iron Strain," with Dustin Farnum, brother of William Farnum, who played in "The New Governor" and "My Valet," a two part Keystone comedy, with Raymond Hitchcock. On Thursday and Friday, Douglas Fairbanks in "The Lamb" and another Keystone comedy, "A Game Old Knight," with Charles Murray. We urge you to see these extraordinary feature productions and ask you to invite your friends. Admission on Monday and Saturday, five cents; on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, ten cents. Note This—Change in time Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: Matinee, one show only, 2:30. Persons arriving as late as 3:05 will see whole show. Night, two shows —7:15 and 9:00. Make it a point to come on time. You will enjoy the pictures ten times as much if you see the first reel first. The objection that many have to four, five and six part pictures lies in the fact that many come in the middle of the picture and cannot get the run of the story, and not in the picture itself. We are giving you our word that we are offering the best pictures in the world and we want your liberal support of our new policy. We are adopting the same policy as is used by the "big uptown shows" and we are confident that you will like it. THE APEX THEATRE, 302 Kansas Ave. Phone 3913. Wilson's Garden opens Decoration Day. --- A pig is being fattened for the big barbecue feast at Wilson's on May 30th. # The revival at the Third Baptist church, conducted by Rev C. P. Morrow, of Emporia, closed last Friday night. The church was spiritually revived and Rev. Morrow returned home that night much gratified over results and Rev. Ewing and members are equally well pleased. ```markdown ``` Rev. George McNeal, Grand Master of the U. B. F. Lodge was in the City Tuesday in the interest of the order. Rev. McNeal was a very pleasant caller at The Plain-dealer and made our hearts glad by paying up his subscription. We are always pleased to see the Reverend, and should he visit Topeka and fall to lift our latch-string, we would feel slighted. Mrs. Minnie Chiles is on the sick list this week. Quinoleum Is Queen A "Yes, I use Quinoleum, and like it fine." JUST FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Ours are the finest made preparations for the Hair and Face. When we manufacture HAIR PREPARATIONS. Quinoleum Hair Grower . . . Quinoleum Hair Tonic . . . Quinoleum Hair Shampoo . . . FACE PREPARATIONS. Quinoleum Face Bleach ..... 300 Quinoleum Face Cream ..... 300 Quinoleum Camphor Ice ..... 300 Dillard's Little Liver Pills ..... 200 A liberal sample of our new preparation, a fragrantly perfumed toilet powder and a velvety powder in pink and flesh coloured (brown) sent free with any order. 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Monday night was rendered the primary programme and to do justice to the occasion, this was the best programme which it has been my good pleasure to see for some time rendered by children of the grades. The house was filled and Mr. Chandler and Mrs. Bradley, instructors, left not a stone unturned in the preparation of these little ones Tuesday night the intermediate department gave a most excellent program, consisting of some very beautiful plays that held the congregation spell-bound for something more than an hour. All were pleased with the program and Mrs. Burrows and Miss Dunlap received many congratulations for their efforts in this connection. Kansas City ides in the State of Kansas is on the Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This picturesque country. It takes you to Lansing, Kas., the National City, and both the Federal and Military sight-seeing places. An hour on the even hour from 6 a.m. Kansas City at 11:30 p.m. except Saturday o'clock midnight. Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 Friday and Sunday nights the last car Western Railway Co. Sweetness, Madam To convince you of the low-Gold Butter. Try it long into hundreds of thousands of the country. Sty, fine-flavored Gold Butter D. Meadow-Gold Butter The butters. You will find it using it regularly that when you want it and you reasonable price. Made only send us your order to-day. MEadow Gold Butter COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. ating exercises of the Eighth grade. Twelve young men and young ladies were graduated. The program consisted of a class play which was a master piece and enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Cousins, the teacher, is an untiring worker and deserves no little praise for the good service tittle praise for the good service she has given the people. The good people responded to the call of the Superintendent Friday and a most excellent dinner was spread for the teachers, pupils and friends at noon and allfared sumptuously. The Lima nine crossed bats with the Holdenville team and came out the winner. Friday night, Mrs. Jones, the music teacher, rendered a musical program that was not unlike the exercises which preceded. There was an oratorical contest conducted by Prof. Jones that was one of the best I have ever witnessed. Four young men participated. Dowitt Dunlap was the winner. There was scarcely standing room and the exercises throughout were very good. Prof. Jones and his corps of teachers have certainly brought things to past in the schools here this year. This is evidenced by the fact that he has been unanimously re-elected for the coming year with an increase in salary. By reading The Flaindealer you will know of things about the Negro race. HOW'S THE GARDEN? (By Dennis S. 'Thompson, Bethel Kanaas.) This is a question that we might well ask ourselves at this time, in view of the fact of the steady advance in prices of many of the necessities of our daily living. It is to the interest of every one that have land, if it be only a back yard in the city, to plant sufficient garden for the family needs, and have a little to sell. Too many people who live on farms as well as in the cities, depend on the grocery stores for truck, when with a little effort and common sense, could plant and grow vegetables for their own use through the summer, besides canning enough for winter use, and sell enough to pay for their seed, and labor, and yet have a profit left. But one great hindrance to this project on many of the farms is occasioned by the great influx of a class of people from the cities whose imagination have led them to look upon work as an enemy to the world's progress. There are a great many women who live on farms, who do not go into their chicken houses for months who will throw a little grain to their chickens each morning, and never see them until next morning, yet they expect to make a fortune each year from poultry raising. They do not seem to realize the fact, that by "sowing sparingly, they will reap sparingly." It is possible, however, for a woman with a few brains and plenty of will-power together with the necessary push about her, to realize a neat income each year from poultry if properly managed. In many instances though, the husband discourages the wife in working, and she eventually will be a "house butterfly" and a "chair warmer," but the Negro farmer will soon learn that if his wife is only a "chair warmer," that he will have a hard time in making his business a success. The woman who comes from the city, who detests work sows lots of evil seed in a community, in the way of persuading others to become shiftless. Here is where the women of our race can learn a lesson from other races; with fairly good opportunities for educational training, our women are not as thrifty as many of those of foreign races, whose chances have not been half so good. But it is not too late to take advantage of the opportunities which you have at hand, and those that are coming. The season for planting all garden and field crops has arrived, and while many consider it a late spring, it has been one that has afforded time for the planting of trees and bush fruits, because the weather has been cool, and there have been plenty of precipitation which have kept the young plants growing. While we have been able to complete this part of our work, between times we were cleaning up the premises, in order that when the time for planting came, and we would be ready to give the best of our time and thought thereto. Seed that have been sown in hotbeds and window boxes, are ready to be transplanted any time during May, or as soon as danger of frost is past, and the soil can be worked. The success of all seedlings depend on the fertility and condition of the soil. In transplanting, I would select a cool cloudy day if possible, but if I could not have such a day, I would do the work late in the afternoon; but such work can be done successfully any day during the growing season, if properly done. In lifting the seedlings from the nursery rows or the hot-beds, after loosening the soil, I would always pour water along the rows, so that the roots of the plants may retain the soil, which enables them to start into growth sooner in their new location. This is very necessary, in handling seedlings, and where there are any number of consequence lifted at once, they should be placed in lined baskets and covered, to protect from the air and light until transferred back to the soil. After the planting has been completed, cultivation should begin at once, using a Junior cultivator where there is room to work with a horse, or a wheel hoe in the garden or small plots. Cultivation must not be too deep, but frequent; once each week, and immediately after a rain, as soon as the soil can be worked, working as close to plants as possible without disturbing the roots. The time to discontinue cultivation must be governed by climatic conditions and time of maturity of the crop, but for successful crops I would impress upon all, the necessity of thorough, sensible, cultivation in season. The different varieties of crops to plant must be governed solely by the local conditions, and market requirements, but a list of all standard varieties of seed are to be found in the catalog of your local dealer. Berry bushes and plants that have been set out this spring, should be given the same treatment as garden plants in the matter of cultivation, up until late August. Droppings from the poultry house, manure from the hog lot, and well rotted stable manure, may be thrown in the middle of the rows of berry bushes and worked in the soil, but do not put around plants. Every farm and city home to be complete should have plenty of flowers around the yards, and in the garden, which adds to the beauty and comfort of the home. All flowers may be transferred to their permanent location now. In conclusion, I would urge everyone that possibly can, to work the soil for all there is in it; let the Negro farmers build up a business of their own the same as other farmers. There is money to be made on the farm if our people are willing to remain and dig it out, but the great difficulty lies in the fact that they want to make their fortune in one year, but it cannot be done honestly. Lasting success is of gradual growth; but success is sure to come, through persistent toil, perserverance, and honest dealing. PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Pink Whyte and Mrs. Whyte's daughter, Miss Cordelia St. Clair, came up from Independence Saturday to visit relatives and friends. Miss Salnt Clair will remain here with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fine. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith, of Kincaid, came over Sunday to visit relatives and friends. They returned home Monday accompanied by Mr. Smith's grandmother, Mrs. Hattie Stone. Mr. Bert Fine and brother-in-law, T. W. Whyte, of Independence, went to Kansas City, Saturday night, returning the next day. A surprise party was given Monday night in honor of the birthday of Rev. J. R. Bass. He was 76 years old and about sixty were in attendance. The people met at the A. M. E. church and marched to Rev. Bass' home singing, "Jesus Lover of my Soul" softly. A two-course luncheon was served and after two hours of merry-making Rev. Bass made a speech and all went home declaring it was an enjoyable affair. Rev. John Allen, of Olathe, visited with his niece, Mrs. Bert Fine and family Saturday and Sunday. While in the city he held meetings at the A. M. E. church. Mr. Homer Neaves went to Iola Monday to work. The Carnation Art club was entertained by Mrs. Mattie Lacy, Saturday. A dainty two-course lunch was served. Miss Rebecca Nelson will entertain next Saturday. LOUISIANA, MISSOURI. Lawyer George L. Vaughn, of St. Louis, was in the city Sunday, and while here addressed quite an audience at the A. M. E. church. He was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Nelson. Prof. H. M. Cockfield preached a lay sermon, "Mammon the Leper" which was very logical. Rev. H. C. Howell has been selected to preach the baccalaureate sermon to the class of 1916, of Lincoln High school. The school will close May 26. Prof. R. E. Brown, who is now holding the chair of science in the George R. Smith college, will deliver the doctorate address to the class of 1916, Lincoln High school. Mrs. Alice Holmes and daughter, Miss Mable, were in Hannibal last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Alice Holmes, mother. Miss Nellie Brice left last week for Iowa, where cupid has called. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Whaley, of Bowlinggreen, held the meeting for Rev. Bowles. Miss Maude Nelson is improving rapidly. Dr. Moore was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bolden, May 7. Mrs. Adaline Allison gave an entertainment May 10, 11, and 12 for the benefit of Maryland Baptist church, which was a financial success. Mrs. Abbington, of Clarksville, who is nationally known as a speaker, having traveled eight years in the interest of the Baptist, delivered a lecture here May 10th. Her thoughts were very logical and admonishing. Mrs. Abbington has personality. "People who live in glass houses seldom throw stones," why not subscribe for The Plaindenler! Mrs. Jessie Vaughn left last week for Elvira, Ohio, where she will join her husband. Miss Mattle Higgins, of Springfield is here the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Alice Roberson. THE HOTEL SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will do straighten the earliest head of hair. 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Boost For--- NEWS STAND, BARBER SHOP, and POCKET BILLIARDS Headquarters for Waiters, Pullman Porters and Automobile Chanfeurs. Opposite Court House. 533 N. Main St. Phone Mkt. 1094 WICHITA, KANSAS. GARNETT, KANSAS. Rev. Allen, of Ottawa, assisted Rev. Holmes with his quarterly meeting Sunday night. Mrs. Dora Lonian entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Willet and son, Vanzella, Mrs. Bessie Adams and baby, Miss Jessie Holland, of Independence. Misses Jessie Holland and Fannie Lonian were guests of Miss Naomi Jefferson Sunday. The afternoon was spent in playing and singing. Rev. Holmes of Olathe, preached at the A. M. E. church Easter Sunday. Miss Reba Martin, of Kansas University, came down to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Sunday. Miss Carrie Waller, who spent Sunday with her parents at Paola, visiting relatives and friends returned home Monday afternoon. Mr. Billie Manly, of Independence who spent Sunday visiting relatives and friends has returned to his home. Mr. and Mrs. Will Lonlan and Mrs. Beesie Adams and baby and Miss Holland, of Independence, Sundayed with relatives and friends. Mrs. Sarah Willet and daughter, Gurtie, granddaughter, Zelda, of Burlington. Sundayed with relatives and friends here. Mrs. Bert Willet entertained at Sunday dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cruse and son, Leo, Mr. and Mrs. Lemard Tolson and son, George and daughter, Mable, Mrs. Josie Cruse, Mr. and Mrs. Ell Lonian and daughter, Fannie. The out-of-town guests being Mr. and Mrs. Will Lonian, Mrs. Bessie Adams and baby and Mise Josie Holland. Mrs. W. M. Armstrong entertained at her home Monday, Mrs. Sarah Willet and daughter, Gurtie and granddaughter, Zelda, of Burlington, Mrs. Lonian, Mrs Jessie Holland, of Independence and Mr. Bert Willet, of Garnett. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Rev. H. F. Bray and family stopped off on their tour to Philadelphia to attend the general conference. Misses Lela Scott and Anna Buffett, Great Bend, spent Monday in the city the guest of Mrs. M. A. Tyler. Mrs. Anna Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowen, all of Saint John, spent a few days in Hutchinson this week. Mrs. B. J. Rawlins, of Sterling, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Blanche Tyler. Mr. James Wills and Clarence Wills were called home Monday to attend the funeral of their brother, Alvin Wills. The S. M. T. of Golden Circle No. 46, gave an entertainment at Broadus hall Friday night. A very pleasant time was spent. Mr. T. Glover, of Wichita, district superintendent of Allen Christian Endeavor, was in the city, Sunday and gave a very interesting talk. We wish him back. Mrs. R. Adams and Mrs. J. Adams were in the city last week visiting their daughter and niece, Mrs. Pearl Wickliffe. They returned home Monday accompanied by the former's son, Mr. Alexander Adams. The Jolly Four moved a notch in society. They were served with a two course luncheon at Harris' cafe Friday evening of which they enjoyed immensely. LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA. Miss Pennetta Bennett, entertained most delightfully Friday evening in honor of the young ladies. The house was decorated with baskets of killarney roses and ferns. The color pink and white was carried out in the delicious luncheon, which followed the game. Miss Willie Pyrtle on high scores favor in Rook, was presented with a box of crepedechine handkerchiefs. Miss Rosa Amos, the high scores in Rumme, a friendship book of poems. The guests of the evening: Misses Byrdalee Jordan, Robie Portwood, Willie Pyrtle, Charity Reed, Madline Youngblood, Zelia Stroud, Misses Kennedy, Viola Lewis, Janette Lay, Rosa Amos, Marlah and Sallie Simpington, Edna Chatman, Susie Giddings and Maggie Powell. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops itching of the scalp, and takes the kink out and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. ST. JOSEPH, ::- MISSOUR 50c Per Box Agents Wanted. 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. DRT. EMMA BLACKWELL, H. P. 926 N. Topeka Ave. 922 N. Western avenue, N. Topoka, Kana. SIR C. M. JOHNSON, G. P. P. 1608 W. 31st St., Omaha, Neb. DR. BESSIE HALL, S. Q. M. 406 Horton St, Ft. Scott, Kans. Taborian Temple No. 11, Wichita, 513 N. M., Dr. F. O. Miller, Chief Mentor; W. C. Curtia, Chief Scribe, meet first and third Thursday evenings of each month. We are waiting for the temples, Pargons, Kans. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16 meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 1112 Main street. Dtr. KATHERINE SHAKESPEAR, H. P. Golden Link No., 8-J. B. Brown, P. P., 1336 North Washington, Wichita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. --- Arcanum Temple No. 1—Meets first Thursday in each month, at Sixteenth and Cummings. Sir A. M. Harrold, D. G. M.; rea. Apt. 1, The Nathan, cor. Willis Ave. Light of the West Palatium No. 1—Meets second Tuesday night. Sir C. B. Kitchen, P. P., 2614 North Seventeenth street. Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No. 89—Meets third Thursday afternoon. Dtr. Hattle Kitchen, H. P., 2614 North Seventeenth St. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 94—Meets first and third Thursdays. Dtr. Lenora Gray, H. P., 1211 Missouri Ave. St. Maria Tabernacle No. 42—Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Dtr. Effle Saddler, H. P., 2606 Dodge St. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 36—Meets first and third Thursdays at Labor Temple. Dr. Ida Riddles, H. P., cor Twenty-fifth and R Sta. south side. Amalia Levels Tabernacle No. 19—Meets second Thursday night. Dtr. Rachel Harrold, H. P., The Nathan, Sherman and Willis Ave. Mayflower Tent No. 46—Meets second Saturday afternoon. Dtr. Sarah Severe, Q. M., 827 N. Twenty-sixth St. south side. Carnation Tent No. 27—Meets first and third Saturday afternoons at Odd Fellows Hall. Dtr. Jenale Sellers, Q. M., 2320 North Twenty-eighth Ave. Humphrey Temple No. 6, Omaha, Nebr.—Wm. Jackson, C. M.; meets the second monday night of each month. --- Mt. Nebo Temple No. 7, Wichita, meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. S. S. Washington, C. M., 1129 N. Santa Fe. COFFEYVILLE, KAN. The report of Charity Rose Tab- ernacle No. 24: Meetings every first and third Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock, at Morris' hall. All visitors are welcome. DT. M. V. FITZ, H. P., DT. ETHIEL WARREN, Reporter TABORIAN BOSTER FOR DIST. NO. 14, TOPEKA, KAN. Sir Wm. Buffington, D. D. G. M., 1047 College Ave. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93—Meets first and third Thursdays. Mrs. Emma Blackwell, H. P., 926 North Toneka avenue. Pearly Rose Tabernacle No. 77—Meets first and third Wedensdays. Mrs. Anna Williams, H. P., 1157 Lane street. Clinging Rose Tabernacle No. 27—Meets second and fourth Fridays. Mrs. N. Buffington, H. P., 1047 College avenue. Golden Eagle Tabernacle No. 31—Meets first and third Wednesdays. Miss Mumie Spradley, H. P., 1438 Lane street. Magdalene Tabernacle No. —Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Mrs. Frances Hardiman, H. P., 1801 South Kansas avenue. Palatium No. 3—Meets second Thursday evening. Sir R. Taylor, Ch. Prince, Golden avenue. Pride of Topeka Temple No. 16—Meets second and fourth Fridays. Sir Wm. Buffington, C. M., 1047 College avenue. (Tlhs roster will be completed in next issue.) WANTED TO KNOW, the whereabouts of my orother, Thomas Glaspy, who when last heard of was at Nodena, Ark., Mississippi county; also my sister, Victoria Yarborough, formerly Miss Glaspy; also a sister, Lucinda, who was the oldest. Our mother's name was Susan Glaspy and father's Thomas Glaspy, who died some years ago. Any information pertaining to these people which results in their location will be liberally rewarded. Address their sister, ADA COULTER. (Formerly Ada Barton of Topeka.) Victoria Hotel, 343 N. Main Street, Wichita, Kan. AT WICHITA IN JUNE! Among the many interesting women's meetings which are in preparation to be held this year, one very close at hand is that of the Northwestern Federation of Colored Womens' clubs, which will convene at Wichita, June 7-9. A knowledge of the program indicates that they will be a very busy set of women, and will accomplish some very effective work for the benefit and advancement of the cause for which they are organized. Among the Northwestern states which are interested are Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska Ohio, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Illinois. Meeting at the same time as the National Convention in Chicago, the convention takes on a peculiar importance and we are hoping for splendid results. Mrs. J. Snowden Porter, of Illinois, is president and Mrs. J. B. Rush, of Iowa, is secretary. Delegates will send their name and address to Miss Stella Turner, 518, N. Water street, Wichita, Kansas, chairman of the placing committee and she will send assignments. Delegates entertained free. ELWOOD, KANSAS. Rev. E. J. Malone started a revival meeting last week with Rev. Oakes, of St. Louis assisting and also Rev. J. W. Thomas, of Horton. Mrs. Edward Rider of St. Joseph is visiting in Elwood this week, he guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. McCurry. Beatrice Gorman is confined to her home this week on account of measles. The entertainment given by the Trustees Saturday night was a fine success. Mrs. Ethel Kinderson spent Monday in Troy attending to business. Mrs. Jennie Brown, Mr. William Brown and Miss Lenora Walker of Saint Joseph, spent Saturday and Sunday in Flwood. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Report of Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 21: Today was one of the biggest meetings we have had this year. This or today being our first meeting of the month, making our meeting very important and the Grand Officers made their annual visit. We were very highly complimented on our annual reports. Why yet we learned so much we did not know and do, for this reason it made us very interested in their lectures and instructiona. Our members turned out well, being about forty-two pres- ent. The Rebecca May Tabernacle met with us, making the number something over fifty. The Grand Preceptress and Chief Grand Mentor were very much pleased with the reports of both Tabernacles. Since our last report we have been visited by the hand of death in our Tabernacle and also our Tent. It took from us one of our most loyal members who had belonged with us so long. Her death was very sadlen. We know that death has to come to us all and we must prepare to meet it and we know if we are prepared we will also meet our beloved Dtr. Julia Moreland. The Tents were also visited by death the same week, taking from them Page Andrew Patterson, who had belonged twelve years. He was also one of their most loyal members. At the time of his death he was 17 years four months and two days old. Our Tabernacle has an invitation to the installation of the Helping Hand Tabernacle, of Cherryvale, which has been accepted, and a good number will go and assist in the installation. d twelve of their the time cars four Our Tab Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Douglass arrived one evening this week from Kansas City to visit his folks. Mr. Douglass is all smiles for he brings home a bride. H. P., M. V. FITZ, REC. ETHEL. WARREN. PITTSBURG, KANSAS. Normal School News. Prof. Holder, of Chetopa, was a Normal visitor Friday. The Entre Nous club held a business meeting Wednesday morning at which plans were laid or the annual school picnic. Miss Mattie Beasley left Saturday for Kansas City, to take charge of a position as stenographer. Mrs. Edna Herndon Lee, is down from Kansas City, the guest of her husband, Mr. Perry H. Lee. Miss Victory Nestfield, who had been teaching at Chetopa, is now a student in S. M. T. N. Misses Fane Don Hailey and Mac Jackson, very delightfully entertained at whist on last Friday, complimentary to Miss George Burnette, of Baxter Springs. The following were present: Misses Jessie McWilliams, Marie Wood, Zephyr Bryan; Mossrs Arthur Fox, Edward King, Percy Lee, J. Pierce and Medames George Burnette and P. H. Lee and Emma Issac. Misses Anna Brown, Zephyr Bry- ade Human Creole Hair Real Hand-Made Human Creole Hair LATEST STYLES IN COLLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR GOODS, WIGS, BRAIDS, TRANSFORMATIONS, PUFFS, BANGS, HAIR NETS, CUT HAIR BY THE POUND. 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The Entre Nons club under the direction of Miss Franc Don Hailey and Mr. Arthur Fox are arranging to give a musical at the A. M. E. church soon. LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. Miss Jeannetta Woodson has just closed a successful term of school at Dover. She has returned home. Mrs. Martha Woodson, of Kansas City, is visiting her daughter and friends a few days. Mr. Finnis Thomas, is very ill at this writing. We hope he will soon be able to get up. Mr. Robert Douglass is visiting his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Douglass, of Chanute, Kas. Mrs. Treva Cross, of Macon, is visiting her sisters, Mendames Jackson and Bates. HUNTSVILLE, MISSOURI. Mrs. Hobbs and little daughter, of Hannibal, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hicks. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church April 30. Mother's Day was observed Sunday at all of the churches. The talks by the Mothers were indeed interesting. Miss Blanche Barnes, and Miss Velma Hicks have returned from Dalton, where they attended the Bartlett Agricultural college. Mrs. Mille Ray is ill at this writing. Lincoln school will close May 20. Sunday, May 14th, the baccalaureate sermon will be preached by the Rev. S. J. Moore, of the Baptist church. Coverant and communion services were held Sunday morning at the Baptist church. # Branch State Summer Normal ...For Colored Teachers... At McAlester, Okla., Beginning May 22, 1916, and Continuing Ten Weeks. The only Branch State Normal for Colored Teachers in the State. The same course of study as taught at Langston University. Strong Faculty. For information write WILSON PETTUS, Conductor McAlester, Oklahoma. GOOD HOMES FOR ALL. McIntosh County Normal From June 5 to July 1, 1916. The Ninth Annual Session will be held in the City of Eulaula, Ok. Nice rrsuoundings, good, quiet homes—pleasant and hospitable. 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I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Marshal of the Court of Topela; subject to the will of the Republican voters at the primaries in August. HORACE LAMBERSON. COUNTY ASSESSOR. I hereby announce my candidacy for County Assessor, subject to the Shawnee County Republican primaries, August 1, 1916. F. C. BOWEN. Summer Normal Cured Teachers... Beginning May 22, 1916, During Ten Weeks. Normal for Colored Teachers in the of study as taught at Langston ulty. For information write ductor McAlester, Oklahoma. HOMES FOR ALL. County Normal 5 to July 1, 1916. will be held in the City of Eulaula, Ok. homes—pleasant and hospitable. Special professional as well as academic side of work. city will instruct in all branches required results expected. exceed $3.50 per week. Normal Fee $3; other information write ductor, Rentlesville, Oklahoma, or , Supt., Eulaula, Oklahoma. 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I wish to announce myself a candidate for the nomination for county commissioner, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary. F. E. NIPPS. I hereby announce my candidacy for county commissioner for the Third district of Shawnee county, subject to the Republican primary in August. I solicit the support of every voter and pledge the people intelligent, efficient and faithful service and an economical administration if elected. HENRY W. McAFEE. I wish to announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for county commissioner from the Third district, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary. ED BUCKMAN. COUNTY ASSESSOR. COUNT ASSESSOR. I desire to announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of county assessor, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary. S. H. HAYNES. .LYON COUNTY. DISTRICET JUDGE. I desire to announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the office of district judge of Lyon county. DENNIS MADDEN. 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For terms, etc., phone 1422. ...Vote For... U.S. GUYER Republican Candidate for CONGRESS Second Dist. BACK TO Protection and Prosperity (Advertisement.) MISS LIZZIE E. WOOSTER REPUBLICAN will appreciate your vote for State Superintendent of Public Instruction (Advertisement.) At the Primaries Remember COL.ED.C. LITTLE Republican Candidate fo. CONGRESS Second Dist. (Advertisement.) (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer, May 19, 1916..) In the District Court of Shawnee County and State of Kansas. Julia A. Shaw, Plaintiff, vs. No. 30135. William J. W. Shaw, Defendant, State of Kansas to William J. W. Shaw, you are hereby notified that Julia A. Shaw, on the 28th day of April, 1916, sued you for a divorce in the district court of Shawnee County, Kansas, abandon- ment, neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Unless you answer on or before the 30th day of June, 1916, the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and judgment taken against you divorcing you and said plaintiff. JULIA A. SHAW, Plaintiff, H. W. EULEL, Attorney. (.Attent) C. W. Bower, Clerk; by Margaret A. Schmitt, Deputy. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer May 19, 1916.) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNED COUNTY, IKAN. H. Mack and P. Mack, Plaintiff, vs. No. 30114. Maria Radford Frazier, and Charles Frazier, her husband; Henry R. Radford, Jr., and Belle Radford, his wife; Agnes Palmer, and Palmer, her husband; George Clark; and Mary Radford; and the unknown heirs of Henry Radford, deceased, if they or any of them be living, and the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, if they or either of them be dead. Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas, to Mary Radford. _____ and the unknown heirs of Henry Radford, deceased, if they or any of them be living, and the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, if they or any of them be dead, Defendants in the above entitled cause; Notice is hereby given you and each of you that suit has been filed in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, against you and each of you quieting title in the plaintiffs, to the following described land lying and situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, to-wit: Lot numbered two hundred and forty-five (245) and the South two (2) feet of lot numbered two hundred and forty-three (243) on Lime street in the City of Topeka. That petition in said suit was on the 17th day of April, 1916, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. And that unless you answer said petition on or before the 30th day of June, 1916, the allegations contained in said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer therein contained. JAMISON & JAMISON Attorneys for Plaintiffs. (Attest) C. W. Bower, Clerk; by Margaret A. Schmitt, Deputy. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer Friday, May 5, 1916.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Case No. 30,139. Marshall A. Brown, Plaintiff, vs. Mary S. Brown, Defendant. To Mary S. Brown: You are hereby notified that Marshall A. Brown has sued you for divorce and for custody of the minor children, Marlon A. Brown, James A. Brown, Walter M. Brown, Ralph E. Brown and John T. Brown, on the grounds of gross neglect of duty and abandonment, and that unless you answer said petition on the 20th day of June, A. D. 1916, his petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you as prayed for in said petition. 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