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Ps y “ foe Che_,dopeka Plaindealer | “a . Eighteenth Ye: erga TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING AUG. 1t, 1916 Price $1.50 Per Yeor, a > ~ Don’t Say, “Another Winter Will Never Catch me Thus!” You Have the Timeand Weather to Fill Your Coal House a pany has been fair to the employes; u weoela {8 pure ‘folk lore’ and tx not Mee, Frank Montgomery, Misa Jo- Topeka Needs [Sioeiaaisi net ire|WAS IT A NIGHTMARE So rete Fanaa. [Mads Chan Se e. : —_"——— Tat Friday, City Physician oe OR PU RE CUSSEDNESS? THE FRUIT OF THE TREE, "Te carer one laying ot the ae AA SOCIATION MEETING, —— Phitutetphia Public Ledger: “Aa)cers, "The ‘comertiove wre laid by A Careful, Painstaking Man sia Topeka White Girl Tells Unbelievable the twig is bent, the tree is Inclined. Pasinaster A. L. Monroe, The sere Should be Selected to {The Kaw Valley District Assocl- The force of the old saying is| vices were very solemn and impres- Look After Public ation held a ae aa Story About Negro Entering Her “enone mee | hae to tot te iat Vay ndge No. #8, Ar ra hiloh Baptist chure wee aye : 1d, ‘ M, b Health at Shioh Baptit church tat wee] Dailies Use Big Type | iit ay breed rum spon thea. athe, church sere. ware Dr. M. L. Clark, city physicisn, made a wery bad blunder by doclar- Ing thet the infant child of Mr, and Mra. B. N. Martin, 1426 Qhincy atrect, died of smallpox and order- ing fumigation and a private fu- nen! after the people had ascom- bled and after Dr. T. P. Martin, the stloediag physician, had sald that seat was due to other com: pleinkt, Mow Dr, Clark comes forward with an apology for his blunder. ‘We think the city should get a competent physician who will not mater such fool blunders as this. J& was also unprofessional for him te do such an act, as he hell not esmulted Dr, Martin. This shows kis imcompetency, or that he is a mam full of prejudice. Fol. lowing is hts weak apology, not: tnthotamding he has damaged Dr. Martin amd the family, taken from the Daly Capital: “Because of a rumor that the in- fant cha of E. N. Martin, of 1426 Quincy sbreet, had died with some symptoms resembling smallpox, Dr. Hi, L. Gierk, city physician, or- dered a private funeral held and the house fumigated. However, a more complete ierestigation revealed the fact ‘that there wos no ground for the smalpox rumor and the order were reeaed, but not before some of the friewds of the family had re- celved @ etight scare. ‘After a closer Investigation of the case and # con- ference with Dr, Thaddeus P, Mar- tin, the attending physician, 1 agreed with Dr. Martin that there was no ipéication of smallpox and no occasion for alarm,’ ald Dr. Clark last night” The Impending Strike. We hepe the Brotherhoods of Conducters, Fireman and Trainmen will stay with the great Santa Fe Railroad company in the event that a strilse is ordered. It would be suicide fee anyone who Is a mem- ber of the union and employed by the Santa Fe to join the strike if it is ordered, as the great Santa Fe is one ef the mos‘ popular and greatest systema in the world. It does not do thinga by halves, but by the whole. Mr. Ripley, the president, and Mr, Kouns, the gen- eral maseger, are men well versed in railread matters and it will be no trouble for these gentlemen ‘to operate the great system within a fow weeks after a strike is on, The buisness ef the Santa Fe is oper- ated In each a dignified and honor- able mameer that it has the sym- pathy ef the entire public of those states which it traverses and the good will of the entire country. It than bocn feir and liberal to its em- ployes aad his done more than it agreed te do by giving pensions and peying hfe benefits to the families of deceased empioyes. The insur- is apporttoned according to the tuary received by the employe. The company cannot afford to go into the kande of receivers or bank- rupt the stockholders just to pay en immptaary and fictitious salary to w set ef misguided men who have been treated fairly and honor. ably by this corporation, The peo- ple af thie country wall not stand for such unjust hostilities toward a 8 corporetiom like the Santa Fe and the strikers can rest assured that if they me eut there will be plenty of men te 611 their places, and those wha have been jn the service for thirty er forty years and go out to foin the strikers will have to remain out and fese all the good things they bawe been working for and have helped ¢o earn, and the Santa Fe has the foresight to look ahead and aave it for the interests of their, employes after they became too old to work or for thelr familles if deith chevld claim them, The com- pany has been fair to the employes and they should be fair to the com- pany. We hope the good work may continue, —s-—__ KAW VALLEY DISTRICT . ASSOCIATION MEETING. (The Kaw Valley District Associ- ation held ite twelfth annual session at Shiloh Baptist church last week, from August 1 to 6, All of the churches in the district, which, com- prises Kansas City, Lawrence, To- peka and the small towns between Topeka and Kaness City, were rep- resented, Rve, G, N. Jackson, who makes an excellent presiding officer, was re-elected moderator; HI. I. Monroe, corresponding secretary, and Rev. D. B, Jackson, recording secretary. Mrs. H, DP. Scott was elected pres- Ident of the Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Board and Miss Bessie Haynes recording secretary. Much eredit is due the local com- ‘mittee of Shiloh church and its pas- tor, Rev. C. G, Fishback for the way In which they entertained the delegates and visitors. Meals wore served {in the spacious basement, which was neatly arranged and fit. ted up for the occasion. Ice cream and soda were served on the cam: pus by Mesdanes Anna Johnson Kate Slaughter, Kate Starnds and Eliza Slaughter. The services were enjoyed by the many hundreds of people who attended, The con: vention was favored by an evangel ist singer, Prof. Lewis, who elec: trified his audience. The associa. thon adjourned to meet with Topeke Industrial Institute in 1917. OUR NEW TRAVELING AGENT We are proud to say that Myr, W. W. Evans of Hutchineon has entered the field as traveling agent for the Topeka Plaindealer and we wish him success. He is a versa tile young man and a good writer, and if he sticks ta the business will make good within the. next year. The trouble with a great many of our correspondents and agents Is that they get cold feet too quickly. Mr. Evans is now making cities in Western Kansas—Salina, Hill City, Nicodemus, and in fact throughout Logan county. The Plaindealer is proud to have Mr, Evans as one of its representatives and we hope that in the course of time he will be as great and forceful In the newspaper business as our agent, Mr. Theo. Baughman, who has no equal asone of the best traveling agents and writers we have had since the or- ganization of the paper, He is a diplomat, a gentleman and scholar, and the Plaindealer feels proud of having him connected with us. Among the many local agents and correspondents we are pleased to «ay that Miss Eva P, Washington of Kansas City, Kan., is ubout to break in and make a success of the newspaper business, if she continues to learn the business and keeps on pushing as vigorously aa she has during the past three months, and not stop when snow comes, She Is the only woman we have at this time who is about to make a per- manent business of the newspaper work, We consider thoee success- ful who can make thelr living from the paper, and when one accomp- lishes this we think they have reached the stage of perfection and can be call full fledged newspuper agents, Such can now be sald of Bhughman, and Foon can be svid of Evans and Misa Washington, HUTCHINSON, KANSAS, Mrs, Mollie Faust and Everett Faust of Winfield, are here visiting the former's sister, Mra. Emma Reeves, Revs, P 1D. Davis and J, W, White went to Sterling, Sunday to hold quarterly meeting for Presiding Elder A, H, Broops, who was not able to be present, Mise Bessle Harrison left Mone day for Colorado for an indefinite may. ‘A number of our people attended the Memorial celebration of the vis- it of Booker T Washington to Sterling on August 2d = Amon, the number that attended were: Misses Birl Snowden, Blanche Blan- ton, Mattle Woolingham, Myrtle WAS IT A NIGHTMARE OR PURE CUSSEDNESS? Topeka White Girl Tells Unbelievable Story About Negro Entering Her | Room--Dailies Use Big Type | to Spread the Story. | HARD TO UNDERSTAND. tthe same size, wore the same kind It puzzles us to understand the actions of some people, Monday morning the Daily Capital, suppos- ed to be edited by a man of baring, came out in big black headlines with a cock and bull tale that Inmates of the Osawatomie institution dare not believe. A poor, giddy girl, craving notoriety, gave out the statement that a colored man hed entered her room last Sunday after- noon, ‘and afber binding her hand and foot and putting a gag in her mouth, was frightened away by her pushing the gag out with her tongue and giving an alarm by screaming. The mother was in an edjoining room, as were ulso two dogs, and neither the dogs nor the woman knew anything of the attempted ac- sault. Neighbors saw no stranger in the vicinity, especially a colored man, at any time during the efter- noon. But, with all this, our great sheriff, the Hon. L. L. Kiene, goes fourteen miles into the country and brings in a colored man for this degenerate young idiot to identfy as her wouldbe assailant. This little imp of Hades took a good lock at the man and said that he fooked just like the man, was about White and Viola Reyonids; Messrs Iesac Butler, Jr., Elick Jones, Les- ter Harrison, Earl Butler, Forace Parker, Chester Lewis, Vern Watts and many others whose names we did not learn, All report a good hime. Prof. H, T. Kealing, president of Western University, Quindaro, stopped over en route to his home and delivered an excellent lecture which waa pleasing ta his hearers. Prof. J, E. Patterson of Kan- sas City, delivered a pleasing lecture to the Peoples’ Forum, Sunday, All enjoyed his address very much, Correspondents will write on one side of the ‘paper only or it will be consigned to the waste basket. There weie many who attended the cclebration ut Great Bend, Friday, among whom were: Missea Be- atrice Plummer, Maytrol Fife and Marle Warren, They remained for a visit with friends. Miss Viola Reynolds is reporter for The Plaindealer, Ail having news or businces see her, OKLAHOMA CITY, ORLA The funeral of Mrs. Susie Kim- bro, who died in Oklahoma City, Okla., was held at the Tabernacle Buptist church, July 26, She was a member of the O, E. S, and has served as matron of one of the Ok- lahoma Chapters for four years, Rev, Perry preached a very appro- priate sermon, Duet, Miss Cor- rothers and Lawyer Harrison; solo, Mrs, B, Smith, Resolutions were read from the choir, Sunday schcol, Missionary society, the church and 0, E, S, The floral offerings were many and beautiful; for which the family wish to thank the many frlends of Oklahoma City —————— THOSE BLACK AND WHITE TWIN BABIES A Kansan City Physician Trice to Make it Appyar That the Mother in a Mulatto When She ix a White Woman, Below is a clipping from “Speak- ing the Public Mind” column of the Kansas City Star and the writer Has about as much conception, thought and reason a8 a mule would in handling the business of a railroad company, The woman jn this case fata pure saxon and not x mulatto and Dr. Kuhn has started to change it already and no doutt before it is over they will succeed in making the same size, wore the same kind of clothes, of the same color, but was not the man, This was said ufter she had told that the man who had attempted to nasuuN her was short, thick and black, whereas the mun before her was tall, thin and very light. This little Mar needs to be kept under lock and key, The State Journal dished out the eame dope in the evening and the Capital again next morning. These two great dailies, read by hundreds of colored people, can mnever say anything good of the race jn their columns, During the past three weeks thice organizations of atate wide importance have held their an- ‘nual sessions in Topeka, bringing hundreds of prominent colored peo: ple here—one secret order and two church bodies—and not a word has either of these papers sald ulout them. Editor Capper of the Capital Is president of the Topeka branch of the ‘National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People and Mr. F. P. MacLennan of the Journal claims to be friendly to the colored people and yet these men permit auch damnable rot to occup) columns—pure “bune” that will put to shame the most ribald prejudice of the South. Yes, it puzzles us. tt.la woman a Negro when the facts Rave already been set forth in the matter, and all of the excuses Dr. Kuhn {s making only makes him ap- pear very amall, All we want the Ded'or to do Is to tell us if » black mun‘a blood js as rod as ‘that of a white man, although there is a dif- ference in the cobor of the skin? The Doctor writes: “To The Star; In the Monday morning issue of The Star appeared a news item under the heading, “Twine—One White, One Black.” The facts as given in this item from Denver are altogether probable and not at all strange. The fact thet one child kx white and the other Lack would indicute she is a mulat- to, and this result is stridtly accor- ding to the haws ot heredity, The result of the general law that one- fourth of all the children are pure white, one-half mulatto and ane- fourth pure Negro. In the inter marriage of a pure white with a pure Negro, the children are all mu- fatto, but if the white strain is the more dominant, the children might pats for white children, although they ate mulattoos, but in the event the Nogro strain is the more domi- nant factor, the children might pars as pure Negroes, “Because these children ure twins does not alter the law, These twins are known us ‘ordinary twins’ and not ‘identical twins.’ ‘Ordinary twins” are or may not be of oppo- site sex and are dissimlar, while ‘Idemical twins’ are always of the eame sex and similar, The two Drdmion in Shakespeare's ‘Comedy of Errors’ are good a example of identical twins, while Viola and Se ‘bastian in Twelfth Night Is a case of ordinary twins, although Shakes- peare played upon hie imagination and under poetie license has them look alike, In the Denver case these ordinary twins follow the game ‘law of heredity as if they had been born two or more years apart, “These facta aa stated follow the Mendellan law of heredity, “The further statement that ‘This woman shatters the hereditary ten- dencias which decrae the father's \keneas and characteristics to the xirl, and those of the mother to the boy’ ja not true, There is no law or tendencies of heredity that de- crees any such a thing. That a girl purtakos of the tendencies and gen- erul mabe-up of the father, and that the boy partakds of more of the mother {# pure ‘folk lore’ and ts not true in act or theory.” WILLIAM F. KUHN, M. D. —n—— THE FRUIT OF THE TREE. Philadelphia Public Ledger: “At the twig ts bent, the tree is inclined.” The force of the old saying is brought home to us daily as we nee the “chickens come home to roost,” the rancld, soggy bread return upon the waters, In men’s lvec, when their earlier days rise up to demand full accounting. As the murderer unrolls the sor- did and unsavory panorama of hie past life the logical sequence of cause and effect is clearly cee. No ‘film drama’ wag ever a more melodramatic portrayal of the re ‘sults of following the primrose path ulong the line of least resistance. It at is casy to point the moral from the tale, and countless sermons upon the wages of sin are preached the country over as a by-product of the telling. The dead ts only the culmi- nition of a life of crime begun in a day of small things with minor of- fenses constantly and villainously enlarging. ‘The child of furtive meanness and gallous brutality was father to the man of homicidal {nstinct and fran- tle avarice, He was cruel to animals ‘when he was little. He slighted his pchoolbooks and cheated at exami- nations and stole from the membera of his own fraternity in college. Then he embarked on a long and consistent course of cheating in bus- iness, ‘and to secure promotion and prestige habitually lied about his former activities, The climax was reached, when, in order to get het money, he wooed and married a girl he did not love and committed the atrocious infamies at last disclosed in fue, Evidently there was a taint in the Hood at the start. Who can may what might not have been done to eradicate or mitigate thet taint with a fit environment bnd a careful training? ‘The plausible shrewd. nese and the real ability employe! ‘o criminal ends, the pleasing super- fichal personality that advanced the miscreant high In social favor, might under changed circumstances have counted to produce a valued member of society, a benefactor of the race, Inetdad of malefactor whose recital horrifies every one but himself. “Tt takes a life to make a life,’ aid a wise man of God, and this is au true of a good life as of a bad one, Instinctively you fight shy of a man whose eyes you cannot trust, whose glance is furtive, who wears in his face the records of a life of wilful yielding to impulse and 8 loore rein to pursion, The slow and steady fellow who stuck at his job and was palnstaking through prosaic has the hero medals, the boquets and the plaudits denied his brilliant rt. val, The tortolee outfoobed — the hare, ' Nature and life are always pitless- ly logical, whether our own minds are not. There is no special ex- ‘emption to be pieaded, Fute cares not wha is who; she only wants to Know what js what, The peerage Is no more impressive to her than the ‘telephone book or the city directory, WINFIELD, KANSAQ, Mr, and Mra, Leroy Franklin, who are making their home in Ahgusta, are visiting Mr, Franklin's mother, Mra. Carolina Franklin and thelr many friends, Miss Mollie Fost and son, Emmett are visiting friends in Hutchinson, TYcy will be gone two or three weeks, Mrs, Ho Dixon and son, Mr, Richard Hogan, ere visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Will Hogam Mrs. Dixon Is Mr, Hogan's mother, Mra, Jessie Brown left Tuesday for Emporia, to attend the Grand lodge of the 0, E, 8S. She is the delegate from Winfield. J, W, Jackson and H, G, Holden will leave goon to attend the grand lodge at Hutchinson, Mr. Jackson will visit his brother, Mr, Robert Jackson in Salina during his stay, Among the delegates to the asno- elation at Great Bend B. Y, P, U, were J, W, Jackson, Edna Hogan, Sandy Schore, HW. G, Holden, Mrs, G, A. Nichols, Inez Franklin, Home Mission: Mrs, Franklin, Mrs, Will Hopen, Visitors: = Mrs, — Frank Montgomery, Miss Gertrude Nichols, Mr, and Mrs. George Nichols, Mrs. Frank Montgomery, Miss Jo- sie Montgomery and Mr. Leon Nichols, motored to Arkansas City and Chiclocce fast Friday. ‘The corner stone laying et the A. M. E.church was a grand suc- cess. The cornerstone was laid by Pastmaster A, L. Monroe, The sere vices were very solemn and impres- aive, The work was done by Wal- nut Valley Lodge No, 65, A. F. & A. M. The church services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Daniels, assisted by Rov. C. As Williams, of Wichita, who is an able spcaker. — ELWOOD, KANSAS, ‘ Mrs. Mollie Johnson, of Junction City, is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Effie York, who Is very ill. Many of the people of this city attended the picnic at Lake Contrary park In Saint Joseph, Mo, given by the U. B. F. lodges of this place and Saint Joseph, Aug. 4. { Mrs. E. J. Malone, who was take en suddenty Il! wt the picnic Friday, is much better, Mr. M. A, McCurry spent Sun- day n Kansas City, visiting hie brothers and sistersin-law, Mesers K. H. McCurry, S. C. McCurry and Mr. and Mrs. James McCurry. Mrs. H. Madison Molden trans- ‘acted business in the city Thursday, | Rev. E. J. Malone returned home {Monday from Highland, where he held quarterly conference for Rev. Thomas, Juarfita and Elfred Davis, of Bt. Joseph, Mo, spent the week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D, C, Brown, Mr. and Mrs. M. A, McCurry spent the evening of the 4th and all day Saturday with Mr. and Mrs, Edward Rider, who are both very fll at thdir home 1101 Main street, Bt, Joseph, Mo. They also spent Sun- tay in Troy attending a rally at the Christian churoh. Mrs, Hattie Walker and daughter, Mrs. Ethel Kennison, were the -din ner guests of Mr. and Mre, Stoke Smith, Sunday, * Mr, George Crittenden was visit- ing in Marysville, Mo., last week. .., OTTAWA. KANSAS. ‘The primaries are over, and we ure pleased to state that the Plain. desler was the means of saving many of the candidates from an emlmrising trip up “Salt Cresk.” ‘The citizens of Franklin sounty have organized a colored sdvance- ment League. The organization ‘is designated to do a great work in the way of uplifting the race intevery phase of life. This is the day.of organization und without it the race will suffer, ’ Echtor Nick Chiles was in the city @ few days ago, and the real with which ‘he manifested, to the race, his interest in the advancement of bis own race makes him an acknow- jedged champion of the race, You have only to read The Topeka Plaindealer to know him, The Sunday achool picnic given Aug. 4 by the Third Baptist Sunday schoo! ended with a tragedy. Cor- nealous Garrett, 14 yeare old was drown while swimming in the river at Welohe's beech. The funeral was held at the church Sunday, the Rev. S. A. Willlams officlated. He de- livered an eloquent and appropriate sermon from the text: “Prepare to Meet Your God.” Mrs, S. A, Williams, who is a deacher in the public schools at Pittsburg, spent the week in the cRy visiting with her husband, On the eve of her departure, she and her husband were victims of a skilfully srranged aurprise party, The even- ing was spent in conversation and other pastimes, which was followed with a luncheon of seasonable dain- tles. You may never know it happened ff you fail to read ‘The Topeka iPlaindealer, ¢ JETMORE, KANSAS, Phreshiny is now in under way in our community, The yicld end quality of the grain ts good. Mr. Walter Evans, a represent tative of The Plalndeger, was a visitor in town Saturday and Sur- days Born to Mr, and Mra. La:jon Reed, July 4th, a oan, Mr, and Mrs, LeRoy White, of Hutchinson, are guest of thelr par- ents, Mr, and Mre, Georgt Brad- shaw. ye ‘ | Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute Practical Training of Negro Youth. A School for Christian Culture. Trains Thinkers to Work and Workers to Think! Endorsed by Your Pastor! Whitley Hall boys industry Commercial Hall JB Larken Hall and Dormitory Bradford Millan Academic & Admin Fanoramic View of Principal Buildings. Buildings Are Modern. Steam Heat, Electric Lights, Hot and Cold Water on Every Floor. Pupils' Health Safeguarded by Evey Convenience. School Opens Tuesday, Sept.12. Be Present Opening Day! Junior Normal, Normal, Teachers' Professional, Music, Military, Band, Industrial, Agricultural. Send For Catalog. WM. R. CARTER, Principal. INDUSTRIAL AND HISTORICAL PAGBANT TO FEATURE THE 17TH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE, KANSAS CITY AUGUST 16, 17, 18. Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 9, 1916. "We believe that the Industrial and Historical Parade which we have planned as a feature of the Business League meeting will surpass anything of its character the race has ever had," said Fortune J. Weaver, president of the local Negro Business League of Kansas City today. Probably the most impressive thing the stranger meets in Kansas City at this time is the whole-souled enthusiasm of the citizens as they speak to you of the coming meeting of the National Ncgro Business League. Everyone in Kansas City seems to feel a sense of pride in the fact that this organization is to hold its annual meeting here and officers of the local league together with the various committees which have been appointed to arrange the details of entertaining the delegates, have been most cordially supported in their efforts. The meeting at Kansas City will be the epoch making in the history of the League in many respects. Memorial Exercises. First: This is the first meeting of the League to be held since the death of Booker T. Washington and Memorial Exercises which are to be held on the evening of the 16th at Convention Hall, one of the largest auditoriums in the city, will include on its program speakers of natolinal character from all parts of the country. In a sense these Memorial Exercises in honor of Mr. Washington will be national in scope and therefore special interest to people in all parts of the country. Industrial Parade Second: On Thursday afternoon, August 19th, an Industrial and Historical parade will be conducted. This demonstration will represent the progress and achievements of the Negroes of Kansas City and vicinity. Decorated automobiles and floats together with other features will make this parade unique and will afford the visitors to Kansas City an opportunity to observe the splendid work being done by the progressive colored people of Kansas City. The parade which is to be reviewed by the Mayor and city officials will be headed by the Uniform Rank of the various fraternal organizations represented in Kansas City and will be followed by officers of the following organizations: National Negro business League, National Negro Press Association, National Negro Bar Association, National Negro Undertakers, National Negro Insurance Association, National Negro Retail Merchants Association, all of which are affiliated with the Nation- al Negro Business League. These are to be followed by the Physicians of Greater Kansas City; floats representing the various business enterprises owned and operated by the colored people of Kansas City, officers of the Pullman Porters Association, officers of the National Alliance of Postal Employees and thirty automobiles representing Oklahoma State Negro business League. The Knights Templar Band, K. P. Band and Prof. N. Clark Smith's Concert Band and several other bands will dispense lively music during the progress of the parade and the line of march will cover all the principal and most important streets of Kansas City. In order that the colored people of Kansas City may have the opportunity to witness and participate in this important event all of the local business houses have agreed to set aside August 17th as a holiday. Delegates intending to be present during the sessions of the National Negro Business League are urged to write Mr. J. H. Simmons, chairman, Housing Committee, 1516 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, Mo., so that proper arrangements for home accommodations, etc., may be made in advance. Mail intended for delegates may be addressed to them, care of League Headquarters, 1516 East Eighteenth street, Kansas City, Mo. Miss Corrine Knight, 1618 East Ivy street gave a line party at the "Pictureland" theatre Tuesday evening, complimentary to Miss Effie Anderson, of Emporia. After the young people enjoyed the show, they went to the Knight home where they enjoyed music and dancing and whist. At a late hour a dainty two course lunch was served in the dining room; the table being tastily decorated for the occasion. At a certain hour the boys left for their respective homes and the girls formed a slumber party. At 9 o'clock next morning, breakfast was served and and about 11:00 o'clock, all departed for their homes, declaring Miss Knight an ideal hostess. Miss Ethel Goines entertained a few of her friends Monday evening in honor of Miss Effie Anderson, of Emporia. Music and whist were the amusements of the evening. Dainty refreshments were served. The guests included: Miss Effie Anderson, Ada Pitts, Dorothy Simmons, Ruth Seymore, Corine Knight, Elizabeth Simpson, Lucile Pitts, Ethel Goins, Mr. Walker White, Toby Owens and Vernon Kenard. The Shiloh Baptist church gave a picnic on the church lawn, Friday Aug. 4th and all report a grand old time. Miss Nancy Owens left Monday for Newton. A grand ball was given Friday Competent Teachers, High Moral Tone, Modern Buildings, Complete Library, Best Latest Equipment, Expenses Reasonable, Every Student Learns a Trade, Exceptional Musical Advantages, Warm Rooms, Good Board, Work Furnished. Your Educational Opportunity! Instruction so Delegates. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. TRADE8 TAUGHT: Carpentry, Painting, Be Stenciling and Weaving Millinery, Gardening, S ne, Modern Buildings, Complet reasonable, Every Student Learn Warm Rooms, Good Board, W unity! Topeka, Kansas. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Beatty. Miss Corrine Knight and Miss Effie Anderson will leave Thursday for Kansas City to visit relatives and friends. The rally at the A. M. E. church was quite a success. Rev. E. W. Smith was assisted by Rev. J. J. Watson and choir of Iola. Mr. Smith, instructor of Iola choir is to evening at Gunn park by the young people. A large crowd attended and all report a good time. Miss Martha Hickman, of 1715 E. Wall street is ill at her home. Miss Elizabeth Simpson left Sunday for Kansas City to visit a few weeks with friends. Mrs. C. L. Elliston and daughter, Ora, left Sunday for Kansas City where she will be the guest of Mrs. Kurr. The Shiloh Baptist church gave a leap year party Thursday evening. Send your name and address in at once to the Committee on Homes, care of Rev.J. W. Hurse, D.D., 800 Dependence Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Every church or religious organization is entitled to representation in this meeting. Come out to Kansas City and help the constructive forces build for present as well as future generations. Come where pure orthodox Baptist doctrine reigns supreme. Join in with us that have been stigmatized as "little unknown Baptists." There will be thousands in attendance. Every accommodation that can be afforded a visiting organization will be arranged by the people of Kansas City. A mighty host of"little unknown Baptists" will be in attendance: Carpentry, Painting, Book-Binding, Plain Sewing, Dressmaking, Tailoring, Stenciling and Weaving, Art Needle Work, Domestic Science, Laundering, Millinery, Gardening, Stock Raising, Poultry Culture, Concrete Work. M. W. FREEMAN, Asst. Principal. (UNINCORPORATED) As Well As West Of The Mississippi. Send For Catalog. be congratulated for his ability as an instructor. There was also a large attendance from Iola. Rev. Allen, of the M. E. church preached in the afternoon and Rev. J. J. Watson at night. Mr. Milo Gaston is improving after a few days illness. The Busy Bee club met at the home of Misses Grace and Beulah Johnson, Friday. Mrs. Bessie Pounder who was a delegate to the Mite Missionary convention at Junction City, has return- NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE ned and reports a splendid meeting. Mrs. M. Gaston is visiting in the city, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Lloyd Brigham. Mrs. Bert McCormach was suddenly called to Topeka, Tuesday on account of the serious illness of her husband, who underwent a double operation in the Santa Fe hospital. Miss Lacie Brigham, of Thayer, returned home Tuesday morning after a weeks' visit with her friend, Miss Beulah Gaston. The New Hope Baptist church has purchased a splendid parsonage and located it on the corner of Central and Chestnut An old folks' concert will be given at the Knights of Pythias hall for the benefit of the M. E. church. Mr. Richard Gaston has left for Hannibal, Mo., where he will take up work at the Atlas Cement plant. His wife will join him soon. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. The famous company M Patriarche No 147, G. U. O. O. F., at Hannibal, Mo., August 1, 2 3 and 4; Patriacche encampment of the Fourteenth Regiment's annual field day was one long to be remembered, as Capt. Edward Jones in his skillful way of getting his team ready to enter a contest has always met with success. Three drill teams entered the contest: Co., A of Saint Louis; and Co., B of Kansas City Mo. The boys from the Sunflower state now stand ready to challenge any drill team in the west. First Lieutenant C. R. Johnson will soon device plans for the team to go to the next B. M. C. The team the week before going to Hannibal had just returned from Wichita where District Grand Lodge No. 17 held its thirty-third annual grand session. The team put on an exhibition one of the finest ever witnessed in the state of Kansas and won honors from two other teams. Edward Jones, captan; C. R. Johnson, first lieutenant; Oscar Williams, second lieutenant. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Rev. George McNeal, of Kansas City, Kansas, grand master, U. B. F. Lodge, visited Darcas Temple No. 36 and Sunlight Lodge No. 5. Friday. Sister Frankie L. Graves W. P., and numbers were glad to have him present. Worthy Master Bro. Hightower and brothers appreciated his visit. Mrs. Clifford Howard is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace. Mrs. Carole Füller, of Kansas City, Mo., attended the funeral of her brother, Mr. Wash Waterhouse, Friday. Miss Lena Williams, a kindergarten teacher, returned from Pittsburgh, where she attended the summer Normal. If you are a constant reader of The Plaindaleer you will be wise. (By DAVIDIS S. THOMPSON) The primary elections are over, the ballots have been counted, and the results have been given out to the public. To those who have been successful, the results have brought glad tidings, but to those men who met with defeat, and especially those men who have aspired to office from year to year, unsuccessfully, cannot as a matter of fact, see any encouragement in the results. The country has an unusually large number of this class of men which have increased every year since primary elections were enacted, and adopted, but which was not possible under the old convention regime. There are so many men who do not understand why they are defeated for nomination to office, when all of their friends, and their friends are with them, and working for them. The need for good, clean men, for office was never so urgent as at the present time, but in most cases the failure to nominate, and elect, such men to office, may be attributed to their own thoughtlessness. After some years of observation, or at least, since the coming of the primary, I have found that it matters little how good a man may appear outwardly, like "Barkis," is "willing" to "tote" with all classes in order that he be successful. "I must be nominated, I must be elected," so many say; I need the votes, I need the help of everyone; but shortly after the election when the votes are counted, and they find that the footman has unsuspectingly rowed them up "Salt River," they are ready then to chide their real friends and falsely accuse them of infidelity. But politics does not vary to any alarming extent from any other pursuit, and no man can be successful who is "just the fence." Any man with common sense ought to know that he cannot have any success through any dealings he might have with people whose views are widely different from his own. The man who goes in for reform cannot hope to have the support of the brewery syndicates, and the agents of commercialized vice, but through his fit of anxiety to secure the nomination to office, he is willing to be handled by all classes of people, good and bad, with the bad ones usually in the majority. At this rule, there can be no hope for improvement in government; if we are to have men, of character, and ability in office the people who respect law and order must get out, and work and vote for men of that type, because the lawbreaker is always busy, and on election day, votes early and often. Shall this vote of the liberal element be overcome? Surely it is time. But it cannot be done merely through talk; but there is lots of work that must necessarily be done, if there is to be any marked change from present conditions. The man aspiring to office who claims to be a good man, must rally around him good people, because people not of his class will not be for him. Two of the greatest drawbacks to good government, is the failure of the good man to stand pat for the things he advocates, and the failure of the good man to get out and vote. If the influence of these two agencies can be gotten together and properly put to work, then, there is a ray of hope for a brighter day in the political world. ON THE TRAIL WITH COL. WALTER W. EVANSI The. Plumdealer's New Traveling Agent Writes Interesting Stories of Progress Along Business and Social Lines—He Chats With a Host of Prominent People. STERLING George Boydston, the house mover, is doing well and works for the city when he is not moving houses. He owns good property and a beautiful home. His family constitutes a wife and son. Young Boydston is studying the automobile business, and if there is anything about a machine he does not know he has not yet came in contact with it. He is also a High school student and is holding his own. Mr. Boydston stands high with the white people and all speak well of him, and he can get any kind of favor he wants. He is a member of the A. M. E. church and a staunch race man. He would not do without The Plaindealer. Mr. Levi Kern has been with D. J. Fairs for twenty years. Mr. Kern is looking ahead for a rainy day, and is laying up some of this world's goods. He owns a beautiful dwelling house; seven lots, cows, pigs and a fine driving horse and has two sons in High school. Mrs. Kern is a hustler. She is a catress and busy all of the time. Mr. Kern is a believer in his race, reads The Plaindealer, and is a trustee of the A. M. E. church He and Mr. Boydston are the pillows of the A. M. E. church. O. H. White has been with the Quigley Lumber company for eight years. When you go for a bill of lumber Mr. White is as likely to sell it to you as anyone else. He knows the business. Mr. White is a hustler and is preparing to take life easy some day. He owns a beautiful home and has chickens and hogs. It is a pleasure to Mr. A. L. Mincer to meet the colored people and they all trade with him. They get their money's worth. Mr. Mincer ordered The Plaindealer sent to son's colored person, whoever the writer choose to send it to, and ye scribe selected Mr. Robert Lowry. Wm. Fleeson & Son, clothing, shoes and furnishing, Sterling, Kansas. The colored man's friend. They all trade with them. LARNED. Alex Jones, the wheat king, is as pleasant as a basket of chips. He has 450 acres of wheat and it is producing about eight thousand bushels. Jones' farm is well stocked with hogs, chickens cattle and it is a pleasure to Jones to have his old friends visit him. He delights in telling them his struggle in life. He has a beautiful home and Mrs. Jones delights in keeping it clean. The writer is going back. Mrs. Will Jones is a very busy woman. She looks after the home then to the restaurant to help her husband get the nickels. McClain owns and operates an eating place close to the depot and he is making money. Feeds everybody. You don't have to go to the back door at McClains' place. He owns a good farm and it is well stocked with everything that is needed on the farm. Rev. R. H. Thomas and his people are preparing for an Emancipation celebration, Sept. 4th. It will be the biggest affair ever held in Pawnee county. Rev. Thomas is the man to get up a celebration. He knows no failure and you can rest assured that if Rev. Thomas is connected with anything it will be a success. Rev. Thomas is to be commended for his achievements since he accepted the pastorate of the Second Baptist church. He has purchased a five room parsonage for his church and four lots and has made a host of friends since coming to Larned about seven months ago. You will see everybody at Larned, Sept. 4th. Go. Hon. W. H. Vernon, the popular county attorney of Pawnee county, was nominated for the fifth term. This speaks well for Vernon. He has made good the past eight years and will make good two more years and longer if trusted. Herbert Dexter for county clerk, is closing his second term as sheriff, was nominated by his party for county clerk without opposition.. The Repubilians did not have any candidate to oppose Dexter for his second term as sheriff. Mr. Dexter is a very pleasant man to meet, and it is a pleasure to him to take you in his office and visit with you. During his four years in office, he has treated all alike. Mr. Dexter is one of those big hearted men and has lots of friends—both white and colored. There is no question about him being the next county clerk. Mrs. Martha Fife owns a nice home, and twenty lots. She has pigs and chickens enough to make her meat for he winter. GREAT END Mr. H. A. Hall, probate judge, was nominated the fifth time by his party for the office of probate judge. Mr. Hall has been in office for ten years and has lots of friends, not only in his party but the Republicans speak well of him. The colored people say he is loyal to them, and never refuses a favor. C. F. Younkin got by with the nomination for county clerk for the fifth term. He had opposition for the nomination, but his record as an officer, his pleasing disposition in meeting the people when they have business with the county clerk, has won him a host of friends and gave him the nomination by a large majority, and he will be elected on the 7th of November. The farmers around Great Bend are wearing a smile from one ear to the other. They have a right to do so. Talk with Jake Brown and he will tell you about the 5,000 bushels of wheat he is expecting to thresh and the fine weather we've had to harvest and thresh. Mrs. Nettle Norris is not one of the heavy farmers as yet, but she boasts of thirty-five acres and 1,200 bushels of wheat and plenty chickens, hogs and cattle. Mr. Israel Fauchu has a smile for all. The writer met Mr. Fauchu at the picnic. "How is your wheat crop," the writer asked. "It's just fine, never better," said Mr. Fuchu, "it tests from 63 to 64." He has 260 acres in wheat and is expecting about 2,500 bushels. He also has plenty of hogs, chickens and cattle. Mrs. Downing is located about six miles from Great Bend and has 780 acres in wheat and is not expecting less than ten thousand bushels. Mrs. Downing is a very pleasant lady to meet; owns and operates her car and is very fond of lawn tennis. attended the ball boy picture. Mrs. Jack Johnson, widow of the late Jack Johnson of the South Side, has an excellent wheat crop. She has threshed already 2784 bushels and sold it for $1.18. She expects 3000 more from the home place. Mrs. Johnson is quite wealthy and has one of the loveliest homes south of the river. Her daughter, Miss Myrtle, is the district superintendent of the Wichita district and also a very popular lady in her home town and at Saint Joseph, Mo., where she teaches. Dr. F. N. Goodson of Saint Joseph, Mo., was a very popular visitor in Great Dend last week. Miss Maria Overstreet has spent several weeks in our city and was entertained royally by the young people. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bowser who have been at Concordia, where Mr. Bowser was engaged in the automobile business, have now moved back to the city. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gibson lost their little three-year-old baby, August 4th. Hon. Walter W. Evans, of Hutchinson, representative of The Plaindealer, was mixing with the people on the 4th. JETMORE. The basket meeting was a grand affair and a success in every way. Those people certainly know how and enjoy feeding strangers. The writer cannot recall the time when he attended a basket meeting that the people had so much to eat as they had Sunday at Jetmore, and I must admit that I tried to do justice to the food and what I failed in the Rev Thomas made good. The colored people of Hodgman county are doing well. Plenty of wheat, corn, cattle and hogs. The Bradshaw boys own Hodgman county and it would be fitting to change the name of Hodgman county to Bradshaw county. Rev. E. H. Lee, pastor of the only Negro church in Hodgman county is doing well. He is not only pastoring the Baptist church, but is raising wheat, cattle, hogs and has the best corn crop in Hodgman county. Mr. O. L. Board is one of the best farmers in Hodgman county—a good church man and a great admirer of The Plaindealer. Mr. Board lost his wife about a year ago and left him with the children on his hands to look after and he is certainly caring for his children and giving them all the care a father can; yet he admits that he would like a help-mate. A good chance for some good lady that would like to live on a farm. ```markdown ``` HOTEL DALE CAPE MAY, N. J. Comfort and Elegance without Extravagance THIS MAGNIFICENT HOTEL, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SEASHORE RESORT IN THE WORLD is replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appolatments, sirveice and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premisis. Special attention given to ladies and children. Send for E. W. DALE, Owner. ATCHISON, KANSAS. The Church Industrial Fair of children's work held at St. Paul Baptist church under the management of Rev. H. W. White, was quite a success financially and in attendance. The general fair week will be held in Topeka, Sept. 1. Meerdames Edward Winrow and C. Taylor, gave a musical Friday, in honor of their sister, Mrs. Alfred Porter of Kansas City. Their cozy home on Ninth street was filled with ladies who enjoyed an excellent program till 5 o'clock when a dainty Pelleticis $1.50 bed spreadsonsale 95c These are fine, big, full-sized Spreads—the crochet weave in handsome Marseilles patterns; good weight, easy launder and very serviceable—a special under-price purchase of regular $1.50 Spreads on sale 95c Heavy crochet spreads----$1.98 —"seconds" of regular $4.00 ones There are two hundred of these fine Crochet Spreads, personally selected by our buyer from a great lot of more than 3,000 "seconds"—and you may depend on it, he took the best ones. In fact we've failed to find any fault in most of them. However, we bought them as "seconds" and we are going to sell them the same way—"seconds" of regular $4 fine, big, full-size Crochet very serviceable—special under-price purchase of regular rhoice $1.98 An excellent quality of Chambray Gingham for aprons, waists, house dresses, and the like; plain blues, grays and tans, and neat striped patterns—on special sale ..... 71/2C Up to 10-yard lengths of fine quality, crinkley white Crepe—mill ends of regular 12½c grade, on sale, per yard 9c Fine, soft finished, 30-inch Long Cloth; nothing better for Summer Gowns; and undermuslims—mill lengths of regular 12½c Long Cloth on sale, per yard ..... 91½c Percales---10c Remnant lengths and odd bolts of the very best quality of house dress Percales in fast color light and dark grounds with small figures and fine stripes—very special value at, per yard ..... 10c A beautiful quality of yard-wide, snow-white Barred Mainlock of a fine, soft quality especially desirable for making Summer undermusulins—the regular 12½c quality on sale ..... 10c 25c pillow t 42-inch, f bleached Pallow 25c-a-yard gra special sale Bargain Basement—Pelletier's pretty party for Miss Mable Jackson, whose marriage to Mr. J. Milton Payne occurred Wednesday, Aug. 9, when she entertained about twenty ladies at her home on Riley street. Each guest had to make a sample of lace for the bride. A Dainty lundheon was served. Attached to the ceiling and covered with decorations so that no one could see it, was a tiny basket oflice which was showered over the bride-elect. Those present spent a very pleasant evening. Mrs. C. A. Williams, who had been ill is improving. You may never know it happened if you fail to read The Torzeka Plaindealer. Mrs. R. M. Shelby and baby, Ethel Estelle, are visiting relatives at Carbondale, Ill. Mrs. Oliver Vantrice is quite ill at this writing. Mr. Willis Brady suffered a stroke of apoplexy last week. He is reported as slowly improving. The pastor and members of the Second Baptist church are busily engaged making preparations to entertain the association which convenes here next week. Mrs. Nannle King, of Richmond, Mo., who recently lost her husband, is in the city for an indefinite stay with realitives. Mrs. Phonnie Taylor, of Kansas City, Mo., stopped over in Paola on her way to Denver to visit her mother, Mrs. Hurriett Fristo. The young people of the Baptist church gave a picnic, Friday evening August 4th at the country home of Mr. Dee Wilhoite. All report an enjoyable time. There will be a big picnic given in Wallace park, Saturday, Aug. 12th by the pastor and members of the A. M. E. church. Rev. J. R. Ransom, of Kansas City, will be the speaker of the day. Miss Tootsie Vanterce, who has been visiting in Missouri, has returned home. Mrs. Ida Prather and mother were called to the deathbed of their brother and son, Mr. John at Omaha, Nebr. 1 Mrs. Lizzle Eagleson and Mr. M'Call's Patterns are best 10c-15c Chambray----7 1-2c 12 1-2c crepe---9c Long cloth----9 1-2c luncheon was served to all present. Rev. J. W. Wilson has returned from an extended visit in Kentucky. Mrs. William Young left yesterday for Kansas City for a few days visit accompanied by her nephew, Roland Tyler. Miss Mattie Lowry, one of the teachers of Lawrence and Miss Rosa Lowry are spending a week in the city, the guest of Mrs. R. C. Taylor. Mrs. Katie Crow and Mrs. Lucy Lowry, also of Lawrence, spent Sunday also with Mrs. Taylor. Mr. Andrew Johnson augu- ith visiting friends in Leavenworth, fth visiting friends in Leavenworth. Mrs. O. Colbert was hostess for the Utopia Art and Reading club at her home on M street. The many friends of Miss Isma Simmington will regret to learn that she is confined to her bed suffering from an attack of typhoid. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Pompey Moore delightfully entertained about twenty ladies on the 4th in honor of Miss Mable Jackson, who will be married to Mr. John Milton Payne, of Saint Joseph, Mo. The party was a handkerchief and hose shower and Miss Jackson received many handsome presents. The hostess served a dainty two course luncheon. A number of out of town guests were present. Carrie, the daughter of Prof. and Mrs. W. E. Gray, who had been indisposed is improving. N. C. Rothwell, Clarence Saunders and Charley Lee spent August 4th in Lawrence. Mrs. Flora Lett and Ale and Jerry Taylor left on the 8th to attend the grand lodge of the Eastern Star which convenes in Emporia on the 9th int. Visiting Guests: Miss Stoner, of Topeka, is the guest of Miss Hattle Ingram. Mrs. Cornell, of Des Moines, Iowa, is the guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Win Cornell. Mrs. R. Smith and Mrs. A. Robinson, who are guests at the Jackson home. Mrs. Ida Woods, of Kansas City, who is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Delia Generals. Miss Bessle Cornell, who teaches in Oklahoma, is at home to spend her vacation with her mother, Mrs. William Cornell. Mrs. Alfred Porter of Kansas City, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Dysart. Thelma Bradford is on the sick list. Mias Myrtle Potter gave a very Bleached muslin----10c Pure white, bleached Muslin; soft enough for Summer underwear, firm enough for good service—lay in a good supplf while it is on sale at, pe ryard ..... 10c 15c toweling----11c A very serviceable grade of part linen Toweling; very easy to wash and of most exceptional wearing quality—regular 15c Toweling, per yard ..... 11c 7 1/2 to 20-yard lengths of "Flaxon;" a fine, linen-finished wash material which comes in handseam striped, checked and flora pattern on white grounds--mill lengths of regular 15c, 20c and 25c "Flaxons," per yard..... 10c A very fine, closely woven grade of unbleached Mualin, especially desirable for making sheets and pillow cases—on special sale per yard 10c 25c pillow tubing---14c 42-inch, firmly woven, soft bleached Pillow Tubing—the usual 25c-a-yard grade on special sale 14c PAOLA, KANSAS. We Sell Munsing Wear Reed Holloway were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents on Minnesota avenue. Mrs. Dollie Fletcher left last week for Franklin, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor are visiting in Houston, Texas. Little Delmas Gooden is visiting in Kingfisher, the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. Mack. Miss Dora Williams is visiting in Dennison, Texas. Mrs. Bullock is visiting in Denver, Colorado. Elder H. H. Williams has returned from Anadarko and reports a pleasant time. Mr. L. S. Brown left Tuesday for Muskogee. Mr. Dudley Dickerson and Miss Jennie Faulkner are attending the grand lodge at Boley. - Rev. Stockbridge and delegates have returned from Shawnee, where they have been attending the Sunday school convention. - The revival closed at the First Baptist church with six converts. WHEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) N. P. PATTON, Prop. —CAFE IN CONNECTION— Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014-16 So. 11th St. MAMA. NEBRAKA. Farms.... q For Negroes! Colored Man, why not buy a farm is a land where a man is a man there ONE crop will pay for your arm? I can sell you a farm in Lo- ne county, Kans. PRICES FROM 10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine dll best climate. If you mean busi- ness write S. E. CAREY. "well Springs, ——: Kansas You may never know it happened if you fail to read The Topeka Plaindealer. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson, and left a baby girl, last Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hudson, of Dennison, Texas, are visiting Mr. Henderson's mother, Mrs. George Williams and Mr. Williams. Miss Lizzie Williams, of Salina, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. William Lewis and family. August 4th about 500 people came out from Kansas City over the Strang Line and had a picnic at the Olathe park. The picnic was given by Morning Star Baptist church Rev. Daniels pastor. Mrs. Vina Reed, Misses Bernice and Maurice Harrison, of Kansas City, visited their sister and aunt, Mrs. Farron, on the 4th. Mrs. Lewis and sons, Albert, Claude and William, Jr., Mrs. Joe Fanon, Mrs. McDonald, Misses Ethel Moore and Lipzie Williams, motored to Kansas City, Monday and witnessed the Barnum & Bailey circus. Mrs. Frances B. Watson stopped over in Olathe, Monday. She was en route to Osawatomie. Mrs. M. Botts left Tuesday evening for Emporia, to attend the O. E. S. grand lodge. MRS. HENRIETTA. MARTIN, fashionable dressmaker, 832 Kansas avenue, is conducting a class in this art every evening except Saturday. Mrs. Martin is a skilled artist, and a few lessons under her instruction will enable you to make your plain and fancy dresses cheap. For terma etc., phone 1423. G. W. HAMILTON, BENNETT Our popular Undertaker 309 KANSAS AVE. Buffalo ARE YOU HUNGRY? If so, go to the Buffalo Cafeteria, 544 State street, Kansas City, Kan. Ball phone W. 3710. Cigars, ice cream and regular dinner every day from 11 till 2. Wm J. Lee, Proprietor —Adv. Rolleves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Disburges in 24 HOURS Both pages to learn the name 87 Beware of commercial Build be all dringing The barbecue given at Wright's park was a success, many coming from surrounding towns. Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin, Mr. Bud Sellers, Claude Walker, Glenn Haskell, Mrs. Caldwell and daughter, Mrs. Thomas, of Kinsley, attended the barbecue. They stayed over Sunday and attended church. Rev. Krisell, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, preached two splendid sermons Sunday. Miss Orlesta Williams, of Hugeon, is in the city for a few days. Mr Hugh Haskell, of Wright, visited his daughter and family Sunday. Mrs. A. W. Reynolds and son of Kansas City, are visiting her par- The Topeka Plaindealer ESTABLISHED IN 1890. JACK CHILLS . Matter and Owner OF THE BANQUET . Traveling Agent SUBSCRIPTION BATTERY. New Year ..... $1.99 Old Year ..... $1.99 Three months ..... $1.99 ADVERTISING BATTERY FOR MONTH, NO VOL. FOR INCH. Address at the Properties at Topeka, Minnesota, or Second Chase Mall Matter. Address all communications to The Garden Plaindealer, 1120 Kanea Avenue, Southeast, Killeen, Money sent by Baxter, Pentagon Money Seller or Registered Loyalty of our staff otherwise at the risk of the matter. When the attention of The Plaindealer is called by any unanticipated of facts in the advertisement, or to any error concerning any man of taking, correction will cheer- ily be made. Designed communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. PARSONS, KANSAS. Mrs. T. W. Greene, Jr., Mrs. C. C. Clark and Mrs. I. M. McMurray have returned from the Mite Missionary convention that was held in Junction City and report a nice time. Spiritually and financially, they say it was a record breaker. Cards have been received from Mrs. A. H. Morton from Cascade, Colo., saying that she is enjoying the trip very much. Mrs. Daniel Bradley very pleasantly entertained the following persons at the cafe of Mrs. Gertrude Fisher: Rev. W. C. Cartwright, Americus Georgia, Rev. R. A. Cartwright, Mrs. Cartwright and Rev. Scott. Whoever is lucky enough to be entertained by Mrs. Bradley knows that it will be a royal, good time. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. M. Loveman were among those who passed through Parsons from Independence en route to their home at Fort Scott from the grand lodge. Miss Mabel Davis returned from Joplin, Mo. Monday. (Word has been received that Mrs. Will Tyson died at Osawatomie. W. T. Tomlin was a Saint Paul visitor, Sunday afternoon. Prof. W. G. Whittaker went to Coffeyville, Sunday. Miss Cozetta Harris, of the Henderson Millinery company and special correspondent and agent for The Topeka Plaindoler, has returned from Saint Paul, where she spent her vacation with her father, Mr. J. A. Harris and family. Mrs. Mabel Haynes Hopkins is here from Moberly, Mo., to visit her mother. Mrs. T. Haynes. Miss Dorthy Horton and Mrs. Nannie Holmes, of Chetopa, are the guests of Miss Victory Nestfield. Miss Dorthy Horton and Miss Victory Nestfield, left Tuesday to attend the Eastern Star grand lodge at Emporia. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Saunders have moved to Depew, Okla. Mrs. Theodore Miller left Tuesday morning for Moberly, Mo. M. S. Ilendrix is in the city from Whiteright, Texas. Steve Adams was a Fort Scott visitor, Sunday. .Mrs. Anna Smith, Mrs. Lucy Morto nand Mrs. Mattie J. Shepherd are contemplating a trip to Kansas City in the close future. Miss Fay Jones will leave shortly for Leavenworth. Mr. Emmett Bass and Mrs. Frankie Lovelady were in Erie, Sunday. J. Henderson, of 513 S. Twenty-second street, who has been confined to his home on account of illness, is able to be out again. Mrs. Lucinda Watkins died Sunday, July 30th. Interment in Oakwood cemetery. Please have your subscription money ready as Miss Cozetta Harris will be around for it soon. HIAWATHA, KANSAS. The annual sermon of the Masonic lodges was held at the A. M. E. church, Sunday afternoon. Rev. Smith was absent from the pulpit Sunday. Rev. Richey filled his pulpit Sunday morning. A musical program was rendered Sunday night by the Sunday school pupils. Mr. H. C. Greene has returned from Excelsior Springs. He is improved in health greatly. Miss Grazia Corneal, of Lincoln, Nebr., gave a recital Tuesday evening which was enjoyed by all who were fortunate enough to have been present. Mrs. John Hughes has returned from a two weeks' visit in Chicago. Mrs. Fannie Young, of Lincoln, Nebr., is the guest of Mrs. John Hughes and Mrs. Charles Ballew. Miss Elizabeth Henry has been visiting in Troy and Wathena. Mrs. Florence Jeffies, of Kansas City, returned home, Sunday after a few days visit with her sister, Mrs.' Melvin Smith. Mr. William Able sprained his ankle Sunday. If you fail to read The Topeka Plaindealer. Peoule who write atuff for The Plaindealer are cautioned to use but ONE SIDE of the paper only. It is a source of annoyance to our lino-type operators as well as a loss of time. News letters written otherwise will be gently consigned to the waste basket.—Edna Greene, copy editor. OLATHE, KANSAS. ```markdown ``` DODGE CITY, KANSAS. the reidence of Mrs. C. A. Burney, Wednesday. Mr. Walter Evans of Hutchinson was in the city the first of the week in the interest of The Plaindealer. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Oldham. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kinlow, of Kansas City, are the guests of his sister, Mrs. John Hollinger. Mr. James Nichols, Frank Stewart and Ed Swaggerty, filed on claims south of Lakin. We would like to see more of our people get land and live independent. DR. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER 25¢ Postpaid Whitens and Clears dark and brown skin. Bleaches saline or dark complexion, causing it to grow whitens. Get the original. 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Jefferson City, Mo., Have a Box of ORO sent by ARCEL OST Poro College Co., 3100 Pine St., Dept. V, St. Mo. Please Mention Name of This when Writing. e St., Dept. V, St. Louis, Name cf This Paper Poro College Co., 3100 Pine St., Dept. V, St. Louis, Mo. Please Mention Name of This Paper when Writing. I = H FLOUR Wherever I-H flour has replaced ordinary brands the improvement is commented on instantly by all the family. Spring this surprise at your home and notice the effect. ISMERT-HINGKE MILLING CO. Kansas City, U. S. A. ents, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hill. Mrs. Hattie Fuller of Saint John, spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. General Burney. Miss Lillian Jones returned on Monday night from Wichita, where she spent several weeks visiting relatives and friends. Mr. N. A. Jamison, who had been sick for sometime is up and around. Mr. Hunter, a prosperous farmer of Jetmore, spent a few days in the city. The W. C. T. U. will meet at PORO RAILROAD CRISIS IS UP TO CONGRESS Strike Seems Certain Unless Federal Commission Acts. IT REPRESENTS THE PUBLIC. Brotherhood Leaders Reject Proposals, One of Which Provides For Interstate Commerce Commission as Arbitrator—Also Oppose Arbitration Provided by Law They Helped to Enact. Washington.—Whether the wage controversy between the railways and their engineers, conductors, firemen and brakemen is to be settled peaceably or by a strike now seems to depend largely on what action congress will take on the proposal to refer the question to the Interstate commerce commission. The national conference committee of the railways at the recent conference in New York with the train service brotherhoods proposed settlement either by submission to the interstate commerce commission or by arbitration under the provisions of the Newlands law. The brotherhood leaders promptly rejected both proposals, not only objecting to the interstate commerce commission as an arbitrator, but expressing their determined opposition to the plan of arbitration provided by the law which they had helped to get enacted. To meet the objection that the interstate commerce commission now has no jurisdiction over railway wages the committee representing the railways proposed "that we jointly request congress to take such action as may be necessary to enable the commission to consider and promptly dispose of the questions involved." Upon the failure of the companies and the labor organizations to reach an agreement the question was put up to congress in another form, in a resolution which was introduced by Senator Newlands on June 22 providing for an investigation by the commission of the whole subject of railway wages and their relation to railway earnings. This resolution was proposed by the chamber of commerce of the United States after having been approved by a practically unanimous referendum vote of nearly 1,000 commercial organizations throughout the country. The Newlands resolution differs from the proposal of the railways. The latter refers only to the questions presented by the demands of the 19 per cent of railway employees engaged in train service and asks the commission to settle the controversy by a decision. The Newlands resolution is much broader and, without contemplating a final settlement by the commission, directs it to investigate and report on "the minimum, maximum and average wage paid, with hours of service, to each class of railroad employees in the United States," not merely the "big four" brotherhoods of train employees. The commission would also be directed to report on the hours and wages in other industries, the relation of wages to railroad revenues, the question of whether railroad revenues based on existing rates for transportation will admit of equally favorable terms to all classes of railway employees and "any other matter in this connection that the commission may deem relevant." The brotherhoods object strenuously to any idea of a federal tribunal fixing wages and declare that an investigation by the commission would only serve to delay matters. The only proposal they have made is that their demands be granted in full, with the alternative of a nation wide strike. They insist that the railroads will be more inclined to yield to their demands when confronted with a strike vote. In their reply to the brotherhoods the railways advanced as their reasons for proposing to refer the question to the interstate commerce commission that it is "the only tribunal which by reason of its accumulated information bearing on railway conditions and its control of the revenue of the railways is in a position to consider and protect the rights and equities of all the interests affected and to provide additional revenues necessary to meet the added cost of operation in case your proposals are found by the commis alon to be just and reasonable." Whereas a board of arbitration constituted under the Newlands act could pass only on the questions presented to it in an arbitration agreement signed by both parties and would in no way represent the interests of the public in the controversy, the interstate commerce commission would not be so restricted and could consider the relation of the wages of the train and engine men to those of the other employees, as well as the necessary effect of an increase in wages on the rates to be paid by the public. Without the support of public opinion on the railway brothels could not win a strike.—Milwaukee Free Press If higher wages are due to the men higher rates are coincidentally due to the railroads New York Tribune. A general strike, tying up the rail roads of the country, is inconceivable Philadelphia Bulletin. Additional Local. We were favored with an order for printing the letterheads and envelopes for the Sunflower Court of Calanthe, of which Mrs. Mellie Cox is Grand Worthy Counsellor. --- Rev. J. H. Van Lev, of Wichita, Baptist State Missionary, was an avreeable caller at this office this week. He will preach at Midich on the fourth Sunday in this month. --- Mrs. A. C. McClelland Todd, the popular hairdresses, and husband, have moved from 1315 Van Buren to 116 East Fifteenth street and are comfortably domiciled in a nice home which they are purchasing. --- The news of the death of Mr. D. H. Wadlington, which occurred at Lawrence this week, was a shock to his man friends here. The remains were shipped here for interment. Stonestreet & Son officiated ```markdown ``` Mrs. Lula Delley has closed the Now Model cafe and has moved on Buchanan stree. This action was forced on account of the failing health of Mrs. Delley. Her many friends hope for her a spoody and complete recovery. --- Miss Mary Luc Walthaw, a member of the Chas. Jones Colored Musical Comedy company, who for the past four weeks had been showing under canvass at Eleventh and Kansas avenue died at a local hospital Tuesday, while undergoing an operation. She had been ailing ever since her arrival in the city some four weeks ago although she worked up until Saturday when she was forced to take her bed. Miss Walthaw's parents reside in Birmingham, Ala., and although bet 21 years of age she had not visited them in something over four years. The body was prepared for burial by Undertaker Hamilton, and every effort is being made to locate her relatives in far off Dixie. The members of the troupe did everything in their power to alleviate her suffering, for which they deserve credit. All are strangers in a strange land and the people should not be in the least backward in extending a helping hand should they ask it. ```markdown ``` Don't think this writer has suddenly came into possession of a fortune should you see him sporting a new "lid" during the next few days. We guessed right on the election when we wagered a new hat with our old friend, Hon. J. H. B. Taylor, that Hugh Larimer would receive 1,500 more votes in the race for sheriff than Geo. B. Frost. With nine candidates in the race, the proposition looked like fresh fish to the old "Political Profit" and he simply called our hand and let us know in good, plain English that he was willing to stand for a raise if we cared to back our judgment any further. "Let your confidence be your limit" said friend, Taylor, "and after you reflect over the matter and your sporting blood again becomes riled, you know where to find me." Fortune smiled upon this humble scribe, and when the smoke of battle cleared away, Mr. Larimer had nearly 3,000 more votes than Frost. We have not met our friend Taylor since, but through a close friend comes the cheerful news that he is ready to "pay off" as soon as we can find time to select said "lid." Taylor is game to the core, a good looser and a thoroughbred from every viewpoint. Editor The Plaindealer, Topeka, Kansas: Dear Sir: I desire to express through your columns my thanks to my many friends and neighbors who assisted us during the sickness of my husband, Wm. Danforth, and for the floral offerings at the burial. I also want to express my satisfaction for the services rendered by Mr. G. W. Hamilton, the undertaker, who conducted the funeral under the most trying circumstances and unfavorable weather conditions and the delay in making the funeral arrangements, which was caused largely by the awaiting of the arrival of relatives. The body was embalmed in the most perfect condition and after having been kept five days the services were held in the Mount Carmel Baptist church last Sunday, and friends were permitted to view the remains, which were in the most perfect condition possible. Several experts in embalming pronounced the work done by Mr. Hamilton as being satisfactory in every particular. As members of the family we desire to thank the Rev. Davidson for his conduct of the services. Burial was made in the family lot in Mount Auburn cemetery. MRS. HAGAR DANFOURTH. City Happenings Mr. Harry King has returned after five weeks in Hanston. Mrs. Allen A. Alexander is visiting her brother in Denver Colo. Mrs. B. F. Malone, welfare worker, is acting matron at the county jail. Miss Myrtle Hopkins of Lawrence was the guest of Mrs. Jane Willis, 1166 Lane street, last week. Mr. Alf. Brooks, on the East side, is using four legs to navigate, the result of running a nail in his foot. 图 1 图 2 Miss Marjory Malone will leave Tuesday for Colorado Springs, Colo., to spend the remainder of the heated season. Miss Hazel Lacey entertained the house guests of Miss Linnie Cunningham at a croquet party, Saturday evening. WANTED—A first class barber with Kansas license. Write Fred Douglas, 513 Union St., Coffeyville, Kan.—Adv. Mrs. Edna Shaw entertained informally for the house guests of Miss Linnie Mae Cunningham, Saturday afternoon. Seven young ladies were present. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Miss Pearl Hines and sister, Mrs. Nichola, of Oakland, Calif., were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Peck, Saturday. They left for Chicago where they will visit friends. ```markdown ``` The exhibition drill by Topeka Partarchie to have been given at Metropolitan ball recently was postponed until Tuesday night, Aug. 15. A grand time is anticipated. 美 美 美 Mr. Dallas Harper, one of the loading attorneys of Chicago, who was called here on account of the illness and death of his mother, Mrs. Cornelia Harper, left Monday evening for his home. --- Mrs. M. Perkins, of San Francisco, Calif., was called home on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Peter Spotts. While in the city Mrs. Perkins is the guest of Mrs. S. McCombs. ```markdown ``` Mr. James Price, of Lawrence, who for several years had been making his home in Denver, Colo., was in the city Wednesday renewing old acquaintance. He was an agreeable caller at The Plaindealer office. 瑞翔图 The informal affair by Miss Linnie Mae Cunningham for about 25 guests, including maids and gents, will be remembered by the guests as one of the prettiest affairs of the season, for her house guests, Misses Ford, Williams and Haynes of Osage county. ```markdown ``` Mrs. H. D. Scott, of Kansas City, is the newly elected president of the Kaw Valley District Baptist Women's Home and Foreign Mission society. She is a refined and cultured lady, of commanding influence, dignified and amiable in disposition, and will make an ideal presiding officer. 图 2-22 Prof. John W. (Blind) Boone, war in the city one day last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Giles on West street. He returned to Kansas City, Monday afternoon accompanied by his secretary, Mrs. Maggie Boyd, who since the death of Mr. John Lange has been made general manager of the Blind Boone Concert company, and Prof. Boone can consider himself very fortunate in obtaining the services of this accomplished young lady, who is full of business and will see that everything is carried out in order. ```markdown ``` From The Los Angles (Calif.) Eagle: "Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Sheppard honored Mrs. Fred Williams, Mrs. James Burk Thomas, Mrs. Bandy Lloyd Toliver, all of Oakland, at a very profitly appointed luncheon at the Eagle cafe, 814 Central avenue, Wednesday evening. The color scheme was white and yellow, which was carried out in decoration and service. The luncheon was served in seven courses, and was fit for a king. Not only did the guests compliment Mrs. Sheppard as being one among the most charming hostesses, but likewise the management of the cafe in making the service and surroundings artistic to the letter, and high-class according to the best New York society." Mrs. Sheppard was formerly Miss Elizabeth Cooper of Topeka, and the foregoing will be road with pleasure by a host of good warm friends. Missa Matie Bradahaw is detained at home suffering from an attack of rheumatism. # Dr. Madison of Marshall, Mo., is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. W. E. Miller. Miss Claudelia Jackson has returned from a pleasant visit with friends in Southern Kansas. Miss Emma Ellene Cooper is recreating at Excelsior Springs, as is also Mrs. Ethel Johns Astwood. Mr. Ernest J. Hawkins, grand master of the A. F. & A. M., was in the city this week visiting local lodges. --- Mark Neal, mechanician at the Buick garage, is suffering from an attack of inflammatory rheumatism in his hand. Mrs. A. T. Marr, Kansas City, attended the Kaw Valley Baptist association! She was the guest of Mrs. Diana Scott. Why, there aint anything a woman can't do. Give her a hairpin and a man and she can do anything with them—especially the man. ```markdown ``` Miss Claudelia Quarles and sister, Mrs. M. S. Ross, motored here from Kansas City with Mr. J. H. Smith who was en route to Denver. --- Rev. C. E. Craggett, Rev. B. C. Duke, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sharp and Mr. Clinton Duke are attending the Christian convention at Kansas City this week. ```markdown ``` "Then," says ne, "if you believe in woman's rights, stand up like a man," and I did. And they say my lectures don't amount to—but maybe they don't. Mr. Dennis Ray returned Sunday after a week's "souse" in the health giving waters of Excelsior Springs. He is looking fine and feels like a "cub" of twelve summers. Prof. Elbert Wooley will organize an orchestra Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock p. m. sharp, at 420 Kansas avenue. All who are interested in string music are invited to try out. Mrs. Sallie Jackson, mother of Prof. A. R. Jackson has moved to Topeka from Buxton, Ia., and is now comfortably domiciled at 1161 Clay street, which property she purchased. Mr. B. F. Thompson was a substantial visitor at this office one day this week. He squared his subscription account. Let others follow this excellent example set by Mr. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bentley of Oklahoma City were in the city to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bentley'smother, Mrs. Cornelia Harper. Mr. Bentley is proprietor of the new Hotel Bentley. ```markdown ``` --- --- 图 图 ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Messrs W. A. Coffey, Earl McAlester, Rollie Potter, Howard Coffey and Misses Brownles Baird, Rebecca McAldster and Alice Van Derzee, motored from Frankfort and spent a few days in the city. --- NOTICE—People who are not subscribers and wish to send locals to this paper will have to pay 10cts. per line for same. Many persons send matter to us with no signature and expect same to be published. --- The Odd Fellows and Ruths enjoyed a trolley ride over the city last Friday night and six cars were filled. The only drawback to the occasion was the failure of the hand to appear on the scene after being engaged to furnish the music. Mrs. Lennle Sinkford, the new hairdresser of Kansas City, wishes you to give her a call at 215 West Sixth, upstairs. She says she is prepared to arrange the hair in the many different styles. Giver her a call and she will prove satisfactory. - Adv. --- Mr. George K. McDonald, who underwent an operation at St. Francis hospital, and who is now recuperating his strength at his old home in Alma, spent Wednesday in the city looking after business interests. He says he will be himself again in about two weeks. CARD OF THANKS. We Wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and beautiful floral offering during the recent illness and death of our dear mother. MRS. CARRIE BENTLEY. MRS. HATTIE DONNELLY. MR. DALLAS HARPER WILSON'S SUMMER GARDEN For Rent to Private Picnic Parties, Church Socials, Sunday School Outings. A Cool, Beautiful Place, with Swings, Teter Boards, Rustic Benches, Tables for Basket Lunches and Pavilion with Piano. Two (2) Blocks South and One (1) Block East of End of Cemetery Car Line. Terms Reasonable. JACKSON'S BAND IN LABOR DAY PARADE Trades Council Gives Well Known Colored Organization Prominent Place in Ranks of Labor's Celebration Editor Frank Brown, of The Kansas Trades Unionist informed a reporter for The Plaindealer yesterday that Jackson's Twenty-third Regimental band had been voted a prominent place by the Trades Council in the big Labor Day parade to be held here next month. It is a just and fitting tribute to a worthy organization, and The Plaindealer commends the union for their fair and impartial dealing with these men of color, and in so doing they will win the good will and friendship of a people who have all along believed the unions their greatest enemy. They had just as well learn now to recognize the black man and accord him an equal opportunity in which to earn his bread in every avenue of labor and industry or they will have to face him in a more serious roll—that of strike breaker. The colored man is here and he has to earn his bread and will do so no matter what the circumstances. He is willing to stand by his white brothers through all circumstances, but when the door leading to the avenues of labor are barred simply because he is black, the prejudiced white man will find that he is cutting off his own nose to spite his face. Anyway, it all depends upon the leaders of organized bodies, and when they place such good, clean, upright and honorable men as Frank Brown and Jim Stevic in the forefront, race prejudice and hatred will soon be cast aside, and every man will be measured by moral worth and true Christian character. JEPHTHAH AND HIS DAUGHTER. Beautiful Dramatic Cantata to Be Given August 17. High School Auditorium American Shiloh Baptist S. S. Special parts have been carefully assigned and are well supported by a big chorus of fifty voices—maldens, heralds and soldiers. The cantata is under the general direction of Miss Zenola Jackson, who is being ably assisted by Mrs. Mabel Hillman Bradshaw, who is coaching the dramatic art; Miss Ruby McKnight, the tambourine drill; Mr. H. I. Monroe, the soldiers' march and battle scene, and Miss G. B. Solomon, Mr. J. F. Brock and Mr. F. M. Ware. Mr. M. K. Griffeth, pianist, supported by the Excelsior orchestra, Miss Katherine Newman, accompanist. A trained cast of performers in gorgeous array of ancient costumes. Miss Jackson begs of the public to familiarize themselves with this pathetic story of Jephthah and the sacrifice of his daughter, Iphigenia. Come to the High School Auditorium Thursday evening, August 17, Persuade Your Persuade Your Cook to Serve Banquet Ham For Your Breakfast They are mild, sweet and deli make red blood and hard mud satisfy the appetite and nuris brain. Made in Topeka by Chas. Wolff Packing 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. Phone 1778 N 1. Ogeal Wilson, Manager. Extra Special Offer THE WEEKLY NEWS a box of straightning oil FREE with every straightning comb...Price... $1.00 All kinds of hair goods for sale cheap. MRS. A. C. McCLELLAN TODD, Phone 2457 White. 116 East Fifteenth St. sentation of these beautiful Bible characters. Admission 25 and 35 cents. Tickets on sale at People's Drug Store, Topeka Pantatorium and by members of the cantata. SHAWNEE DRIVING CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING The Shawnee Driving Club, which is composed of some of the leading colored gentlemen of Topeka and who are lovers of horses, gave their eighth annual meeting at the fair grounds last Friday. The race meeting is always something that pleases the elite of Topeka, as the horses are owned by colored men and include both trotters and pacers, and it is a pleasure to the public to see them race. The three minute trot was made by Mr. Mack, the horse owned by James H. Clayborne, and Zepha M., owned by C. D. Moos. Mr. Mack won. Time 2:52. The fast race and free for all trot by Happy Lassie, owned by Joe Thompson; Alice M., owned by Jeff Johnson; Miss Pinkston, owned by Al Haley; and Miss Arnicholas Chiles, owned by George Sneed, was won by Happy Lassie. Time, 2:45. The fourth cent was a special one-half mile buggy pace against time, by the Rosary, driven by Mrs. Willa Smith. The Rosary is a beautiful pacer and Mrs. Smith, who is a cautious driver, handled the horse with much ease. The beautiful pacer moves along with as much grace and ease as if she were carrying no weight. Mrs. Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson, who are among the leading and most highly respected citizens of Topeka. We have seen several ladies drive horses in con- Cook to Serve eet and delicious; and hard muscles, ite and nurish the opeka by Packing Co. testa, but none with more grace than Mrs. Smith. The Santa Fe band furnished, the music, which was enjoyed, and it was clearly seen that no mistake was made in employing them. We wish to thank our friends for the kindness shown and the floral offerings sent us during the recent illness and after the death of our mother. Mrs. Robert Jordon. Mrs. E. Lymon. Mrs. H. G. Tuck. Mr. G. C. Cornish. REAL COLORED PEOPLES HAIR NOW ON SALE. Have just received a lot of beautiful Braids of REAL HAIR and they are now on display at 116 East 15th Street.—Mrs. Alice Todd. Hon. Lloyd Gibbs, of Kansas City, was looking up old friends in the city one day this week. He was en route home from Colorado, where he had been spending his vacation. Mr. Gibbs is a lawyer and politician and well known in Kansas. He made The Plaindealer a fraternal call. 图 2-2 "Uncle" Jim Slaughter passed his 60th milestone one day this week. He is still "one of the boys" and says that he feels just the same as he did forty years ago. His friend, Ed. Wright and others, "spread theeps o' joy for the old gentleman and the day was one of real joy for him. ```markdown ``` Miss Lottie Mae Hall, the capable and efficient "marker" and bundle wrapper at the Sanitary laundry, is enjoying a well earned vacation this week. She will spend her time at home, save two or three days when she and her sisters, Misses Genevia and Georgia, will journey to Kansas City, where they will "shop" and visit friends. --- Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Taylor of Kansas City, Kan., were in Topeka last week the guests of Miss Effie Burge. Mrs. Taylor was formerly Mrs. Childress, and she likes to visit her old home once in awhile and see her many friends. Mr. Taylor had to go to Lawrence to attend the funeral of an uncle. They are among the leading citizens of Kansas City and own a beautiful home there. Mr. Taylor has been employed by the Union Pacific for a number of years. ```markdown ``` The installation exercises of the new pastor, Rev. T. L. Griffith, will take place at the Second Baptist church Third and Quincy, beginning Monday, August 14, and continuing until August 20. Rev. T. L. Griffith, D. D., lately of Dea Moines, has now located here with his family at 1115 West Tenth St. His family consists of himself, wife and five children. The citizens of Topeka are glad to receive this estimable family and will make them welcome. 梦 Joseph (Mike) Wardlow, member of the famous Twenty-fifth Infantry who had been visiting his grandfather, "Uncle" David Chiles, left Tuesday for Saint Louis, from where he will join his regiment on the border. Mike is an excellent soldier, and has medals of honor for marksmanship. He has served the past three years in the Islands and was glad to get back to the dear old U. S. A. He says that he would much rather be in Mexico than the Philippine or Hawaiian Islands. ```markdown ``` This office is grateful for the following orders for job printing this week: Mr. Harry Otis Abbott, bills for the Apex theatre; calling cards for Miss Majorje Malone; business cards for Mr. K. K. Pinkston, president of the Apex Amusement Syndicate, who will attend the Business League in Kansas City next week; an order for badges by Miss Viola Scott, for the district conference which is session at the M. E. church this week; programs for the installation of the new pastor, Rev. T. L. Griffith, of the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets, Aug. 14 to 20. ```markdown ``` Mr. Dallas Hayden Harper, attorney at law, room 8. 3522 State street, Chicago, returned home this week after attending the funeral of his mother. Mr. Harper is a graduate of Chicago University and is one of the leading lawyers of the state of Illinois. He is a Topeka boy and a Kansan of whom we are proud. He has a standing at the bar equal to any in the city of Chicago. He is well versed in law and has both criminal and civil practice, which he gives strict attention. Any Kansans having business there should write Mr. Harper and he will give them due consideration. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 933 College Av., TOPEKA, KAS. Mrs. A. J. Ellis, of the Topeka Cafe, spent last Friday in Kansas City, Mo., on business. --- Mrs. Susie P. Kimbro died July 23 at her home, 815 East Seventh street, Oklahoma City, Okla., after an illness of one week. Mrs. Kimbro was formerly Miss Susie Perkins. She was born in Clarkville, Tenn., Sept 30, 1872. At an early age she came to Topeka with her parents. In 1891 she was married to Mr. Isaac Kimbro of Topeka. About thirteen years ago she moved to Oklahoma City. There she united with the Tabernacle Baptist church, of which she proved an efficient member. She leaves a humband, two sons, three sisters and four brothers to mourn her loss. 聚 旗 霖 Charles Jones' Big Colonial Musical Comedy company, who have entertained the people for the past four weeks under the large canvass at Eleventh and Kansas avenue is one of the strongest and best troupes of its kind on the road, and they are delighting the people. Every performance is just a little better, and musical Topeka is showing her appreciation by giving them big crowds at every performance. Mr. Lockhardt, the energetic and hardworking stage manager promises the best show for Monday night of the entire series. David Beard's big minstrel band will furnish music for the occasion Monday night. The prices will be 10c and 20c. Mr. M. K. Griffith, son of Rev. and Mrs. T. L. Griffith, 1115 W. Tenth street, a very talented musician, has studied with some of the best teachers. Mr. Griffith is from the Conservatory of Music, Des Moines, Iowa, and is a good pianist as well as a pipe organist, and has much success as a teacher. Mr. Griffith will appear in a recital at the Second Baptist church in the near future. Watch for date. The music loving people are glad to welcome this young musician to their circle. He has been engaged to play for the cantata "Jephthah," to be given by Shiloh Baptist Sunday School August 17, at the High School Auditorium. Don't forget the date. Business of Worth! CARRIAGE AND WAGON PAINTING, general Blacksmithing, Moreshoeing, Repairing, Auto Work a specialty. Bell phone West 8114, M. phone West 8111. Mr. G.'A. Boyd and Mr. F. Freeman, 1404 M. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. DR. J. M. JAMISON—837 Madison st. Special disease. Phone 889. DR. J. LOUIS RANBOM, Physician and Surgeon. 409 Kansas Ave. Phone 4265. Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a.m. * to 8:00 p.m.; 7:30 to 9:00 even inr. Sundays by request. ro ‘eS ‘ ee e Trolley To Kansas City One of the mest delightfo] ridee ta the State ef Kansas i, on the SROLLEY LINE between Kansug City ang Leavenworth, Kes. This decd rane through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you ty the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kaa, the National Pekin’ Home, Fr, Leavenwerth, ang doth the Federal and Military wrfecns and many ether importeat sight-seeing places, Cary leave Kansag City every hour on the even hour frem 6 a. m So 1® p m.; lest car leaves Kansas City at 11:80 p,m. excep) Satar- tay alight, lest car leaves at 12 @elock midnight. Caz, leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half free 6:30 © in to 10:80 p.m. except Saturday ang Sunday nights the last cor | aaatog at 12 o'clock midnight, ° . : The Kansas City-Westem Railway Co,’ me Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never “soars” like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can @/ways get it when you want it and you can afways buy it ata reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. b ; . RCS . ; Bees | : re \\ am ee bd : ; is N ae Bi t S RQONBMNENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS ——_— FARRISONVILLE, MO. [J. R. Ransom of Kansas City wa: , (At the inst meeting of the C. W. I, club at tho home of Mrs. J. R. Huliott, all responded to roll cali with @ peem from thelr favorite mother, after which brilliant re parks were heard from Mrs, F. FH. Booker, one of the home girls from Trinidad, Colo, A dooutiful two course luncheon was served by Mre. Alvard Allen and Mrs. J, R. Faliott amid the club colors—orange and white, Souvenirs of orange and whrte Oelifornia popples were ocar- ried away by all. Mrs, J. HH. Booker left Sunday for her home in Trinidad, Colo. Af- ter a two weeks’ rest she will leave for a glx weeks’ stay in California. Mra Gertrude Clark, of Kansas City, Kacaas, spent several days in the city with relatives and friends, Bhe jeft Thuraday for Pleasant Hilt for a visit, Messrs Fred Thomas and J. W. Davideon made a hurried trip to Pleasant Hot, Tuesday afternoon. Ree, Smith, of Hiawatha, Kan. pas, delivered two able sermons here Bunday, Hie presence were highly appreciated. Mre. Jackson {3 up and around aga. Rev. E, L. Cohron, of Saint Joseph wae here Monday in the in. ferost of the Baptist church and de- Hivered a timely lecture to the an apprediative audience, We wish hir $0 vome egain soon. Mr, A, C, Vernon camo home lact week from Kansas City, il! but $e better at this writing, We wist bim a speedy recovery. Rev. J. Ii, Lee was overcome by eat Twesday, Lut bs improving rap: diy and fe sround about his du thee. ‘Nr. John Lee is suffering from an attack of sheum:tism, @OFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Tre ehurch here fs getiing along just fime{ in the mldst of the warm Wwosther, We just closed a most de- pghtfl parbecue on the 28th, Dr, J. R. Ransom of Kansas City wa: present and made a pleasing speech that filled the people with new zeal both for the church and state, 01 course this is what Rev. Ransom gifted for and we didn’t expect an} thing else of him, Attorney Fitz patrick wos present and made « spanking good speech, He is Cof. feyville’s leading colored attorney. The music was furnished by the brass band, and the entertainment was goud, The pastor, Rev, Everett was cal. led to assist Rev, Walker, in his grand comerstone laying and bas het dinner, at Chetopa, where he delivered two strong sermons, with one conversion. Here we had s grand time; they sure had a nice time with plenty of food on the ground, It looked like old times. Rev, Walther has only six members, |but he succeeded in building a nice church, that will seat at least one funder’. This sure is a credit to African Methodism, and Rev, Walk. er hag the town in hand, The stone was lald by the U. B, F, Lodge. Mesdames Charles Brown, Laura Logan and Drumgould, were visiting Mrs. R, S. Everett, Mrs, Ellen Washington and D. G, Morris are still on the sick list. Mrs, Gertrude Henderson {fs im- proving nicely. , The A. M, E, church is looking forward to their big annual Fair, which promises to be a grand affair, | The young cholr at the A, M, E church js doing nicely, ‘ GRACE STOUT, Reporter, VINITA, ORLAUOMA, —_— Joseph D. Davis was at Welch, Thursday in the interest of the rchools, Mra, A. Rider feft Friday for a vieit with her daughter, Mrs, Fred Douglass, at Coffeyville, Kansas. From there she will apend a few days with her husband at Owneso, Fay Bradley, of Chanute, Kansas is making goo-goo eyes at Miss Oc. tavia Martian. | Mrs. R. L. Green has bees threatened with a fever for severa days. She went to Claremore, Mon day to tale the baths. Joe D. Davis made a fly trip t& Parsons and Chantte, Kaneas, Sat prday. Mrs, Helene E, Smith, of Che topia, Kansas, wes calling on the county superintendent Wednesda) and was appointed to teach district No, 16. , Mr. Walter Adams was over from Tulsa, Thursday to attend the pic. nic at Blue Jacket, Mrs, John Bean run a stand at the Grand River picnic. Riley Curls, of Chelsea, waa look- ing after oil interests in the city, Thursday. Buck Leadman celebrated at Lake- side, Thursday, rdiurning Sunday. Miss Clara N, Williams was at Blue Jacket, Thursday, looking after school matters. Albert Lynch passed through the city, Saturday en route to Blue Jackdt. Rev, Blakemore, of Chetopa, closed his meeting on Punther Croek, Sun- day and was in the city, Saturday. Mrs. Mabel Hawkins, of Parsons, Kansas, came down Friday to spend a few days in the city visiting rel- atives, | Several attended the picnics at Blue Jacket. fam Vann, of Pensacola, was in the city Tuesday, Sam Pointer, of Wolch, was en route to Owasso, Thursday to work on the pipe line. LAWRENCE, KANSAS, Mrs, J. WH. soung is spending poveral weeks in Wichita and Ar. hansas City, visiting relatives. Rev, John Gregg, of Florida, is visiting relatives and friends here. Miss Beatrice Harvey will leave in a short time for Washington, D, C,, where she will attend Howard Uni- veitsry, Mr, Earl Young is spending sev. eral weeks in Kansas Caty and Chi- cago on business. The Blind Boone Concert company delightfully entertained a full house at Woodland park Friday evening, August 4, The concert was fully enjoyed by all. Misa Louise Craig has returned to her home In Washington, D, C., af: ter spending three successful ywart in K. U. ‘Miss Bsterine Copeland will spend the week end in Topeka, the guest of Miss Edna Johnson, Seventh and College avenue. [The funeral of Mr. G. W. Heeves was held Sunday from Saint Luke JA. M. E, church, Mr. Reeves ‘was a prominent citizen and a faith. ‘ful church worker and is sadly mis: ‘sed by all. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and also of the Knights of Tabor. He is survived by a wife and three daughters. YOUNGSTERS GET A, B'S Louise Craig, 18, and Forrest Mut: ler, 19, Get Degrees From K, U. Thia Summer, University Kansan; Two of the youngest persons who have ever beer graduated from the University o! Kansas ure candidates for bachelor flegrees this summer, They are Louise Harriet Craig, an eightecn- year-old Negro girl and Forrest J, Miller, 19 years old, Miss Craig grad&uted from the M Street High school, a Negro schoo! of Washington, D. C., in 1913. She was then fifteen years of age, She ‘entered the University the following autumn and has hnished her work ‘here in three years. Miss Craig's parents ate both gradudes of ithe University, In ‘95, her father, A. U. Craig was graduated from the School of Engi- necring ‘and her mother from the College, Mr. Crng has ‘been o professor of civics in the Howard University, a Negro school in the city of Washington, since 1900, Miss Craig’s mother has property in Law- rence and is now making her home tere, Miss Craig's home js in Wash. ington, ». C, Miss Craig wants to teach, and hopes later to take her master's de- gice, At present she plans to teach a few years before completing her work, Her ambition is to become an instructor in clther the M Street High school or the Howard Univer: sity of Washington, D. C. Vorrest Miller, whe entered the ‘University of Kansas at the age of 14, was the youngest student ever ‘40 enter the University at Lawrence, NEWTON, KANSAS, Mr. Farl Phoenix, of Suint Jo- seph, Mo. spent a few days in the ety, the guest of his mother, Mrs, U_ 8, Hickman, Master Mason Downing and Book. er T, Bledsoe went to Emporla, Sat. urday and accompanied Misa Luce! Downing home, She had been visit. ‘dng Mre. Charkes Turner, Misves Julla Shelton and Virgints Bkearse, of Chattanooga, Tenn., rp turned to thelr home ‘after spending six months in Newton, Miss Skearse is a neice of Mrs. U. 8. Rickman ‘and Miss Shelton js a cousin of Mra. W. If. Page of this city, Mra. Page accompanied them home and ‘will stay until the Patter part of | October. Miss Bessie Frame, of Wichita, is spending the week end with her sitter, Mrs. ‘C. J. Paige. Prof, W. L. Majors’ beauty par. Jors, of Saint Louis, Mo. were in the city Saturday ‘and demonstrated in facial and hair culture. They were traveling overland in a handsome auto, There were four in the party and they had traveled over two thousand miles, Prof, Majors ts an entertaining talker and is enthused over hbs achievements, Waving patented several electrical machines which aie used in his work, Rose Si Catalogue of the ‘Free! Free! 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Burton, Misses Floseie Tolson, Dora Car- ster, Ethel Holt, eame up from In- dependence to visit relative: and friends. } Mr. and Mrs, Uancewell Carter and Mrs, Rebecea Carter, Miss Stell Carter, and Mr, Garland, of Inde- pendence, motored to Garnett yes- terday to visit relatives and friends, returning home Sunday evening. 4 Mrs, Dameron, Mrs. Willet, Mrs. Cruse wnd Miss Fannie Lonir, who finve been attending the grand lodge nt Independence, returned home last week, Mrs. Dameron was the dele- gate sent from Garnett. Mrs, Boler, of Wichita, and Mrs. Mason, of Lawrence and son, Byron, tare spending the month of August mith their parents, Mr. and Mra. Cruthfiel® ! Mrs, Harris and baby of Spring- field, Mo,, are here visiting her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Joe Martin. + Miss Jennie Alexander, who Ttas been visiting her sister, Mrs, Carter, of Independence, returned home last meek, ) Mr, Vanzell Thomas who has been visiting relatives and friends at Independence, returned home on Sunday evening. Miss Blanch Alexander who Was ‘been attending school at Emporia, ‘returned home last Sunday night. Miss Gratis Walker, who has been visiting relatives at Ottawa, returned home last night. >? Heateg Be LR iAGIC BOK TY EMAC PO js cee eat) es B NHC prick. D Mi, HO ne” HAR STRAIGHTEN MAILED®S ied Ae U BSTAGE PAD > Olas Aa * SEND MOREY EY PUT OF LICE WONEY OFDOR My = cies Ql letters te Magt“bhampao Drier Coy o> Angapolis Minn, not fo axinninke, ‘ A BRAUTIPDL NEAD OF MAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLONT.—And every lay car have it ifehe will uso Uie Masle, The Magte witl dry the balr alter a shampoo or bath, acu stralehtsa the carlleat head of halt. 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Under the caption of "Dry Bones," The Advocate says: "We learn that there is quite a rattling of dry bones in the ranks of the ultra-society circles all because of a seemingly chilly attitude assumed recently by The Advocate towards things socially. Especially those functions where a lot of society dressed ladies and their conventionally attired escorts have been gathered together, mostly by taxicab and automobile route, to do honor to nobility or to lend their august presence to some sublime occasion. Now the white printer was paid to print the invitations, the taxicab and automobile men were paid for their services, the dressmaker, florist and gift merchants made money out of the affairs. Now The Advocate is not weeping because it got nothing but an offer to boost free, for it was in strict line of business, and the business was none of the editor's of The Advocate. However, The Advocate is a business and the editor of this business ought to know what he can do, gratis, and what he cannot do, gratis. Nevertheless society people and a lot of others expect too much of a little weekly paper. For instance they subscribe to the white man's paper, which has lots of space to spare. But can there be read any of the society happenings among the colored people in their columns? No, and you never hear any complaining about the matter, either. But whether a black man is a subscriber to a colored paper or not, he thinks that paper is duty bound to publish his society news and all else, free, just because that paper is run by a colored man. Very illogical way to reason. The colored editor has to pay from $1.50 to $2.50 for every column of news that appears in his paper and to keep his paper going he must learn to distinguish between the people who help to support it and those who do not. Now mind you, even those who help to support us by letting us do their printing and also subscribing to the paper, cannot dictate to us as to what we shall publish and how much we shall publish about them and theirs, gratis. However, if there is any preference to be shown, newspapers like individuals will show that preference to those of their friends who are loyal to their efforts. Running a paper is a cold business proposition and for that reason The Advocate cannot afford to become too strongly anchored to society and it's doings, or anything else where it is all loss and no gain. Therefore, hereafter when The Advocate sees fit to only make a brief mention of society events, we trust that those who are interested will understand that it takes money to elaborate on any class of news and if it is their desire to have their social affairs elaborated on it will be to their interest to call at the office and talk it over." BETHEL, KANSAS. Messrs I. V. Brown, and Horace Dwiggins, of Kansas City, visited friends here, Sunday. Mrs. Silas Williams, of Brenner Heights, visited her mother, Mrs. Rhoda Spruell, at "Hillcrest" farm, Sunday. Rev. Andrew Smith, and little daughter were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn. Prof. H. Walden, of Kansas City, Mo., was in Bethel, Sunday. Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson, was the guest of Mrs. William Page, Jr., and Mrs. B. W. Compton, in Kansas City, Mo. Sunday. Mrs. Lucy Mack, and Mrs. Willa Brown were in Kansas City, on business, Monday. Mrs. Pernina Thompson, visited at Edwardsville, Thursday, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Bettis. Mr. Ben Bailey, who has been confined to his room for several weeks, with an attack of typhoid pneumonia, is some better. Miss Inez V. Page, and Misses Edmonia and Marie Walden, of Kansas City, who have been the guests of Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson, have returned home. Miss Francis Scott, visited her mother, Mrs. Wade Scott, at Kansas City, Friday. Rev. H. C. Hall, has gone to Oklahoma, for a few weeks. Rev. S. A. Williams on August 6th preached the funeral of Mr. Cornelius Garrett. The community THE MISSING MAN Mme. Beard's Hair ...Grower... It removes dandruff, stops the itching of scalp; it gives wonderful results. Three Months Treatment for $2 25 or 50 c per Box. Agents Wanted MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St. SAINT JOSEPH, — MISSOURI. extends sympathy to those bereaved. All correspondents will take notice and govern themselves according to these rules or their items will not appear in these columns: DO NOT send a news letter containing nothing but items pertaining to one particular church. Others read the paper besides the members of a certain church, and such news is not of interest only to those who belong to that church. The Plaindealer wants news. There are papers devoted to nothing but church items, and it would be an encroachment upon their rights for this paper to encroach upon the rights of men who have devoted years to develop papers devoted to this particular line of news distribution. The public wants to know who is sick, got married, died, visiting in the community, left the city, met with an accident, buying property, births, etc.—Managing Editor. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer, August 28, 1916.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Si. K. Simpson, Plaintiff, vs. No. 30315. Violet F. Simpson, Defendant. The state of Kansas, to the Defendant, Violet F. Simpson, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by the plaintiff herein, petition in which said suit has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas on the 27th day of July, 1916. And that unless you answer said petition on or before the 8th day of September, 1916, the statement contained in said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you in accordance with the prayer therein. JAMISON & JAMISON JAMISON & JAMISON, Attorneys for Plaintiff. (Attest:) C. W. Bower, Clerk. (Seal By Margaret A. Schmidt, Deputy. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer Aug. 11, 1916) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the estate of Cornelia Harper, lato of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of August, A. D., 1916, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Executor-Administrator of the estate of Cornelia Harper, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. HATTIE BEULAII DONNELLY, LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA. Miss Pearl Russell, of Topeka, has been visiting at the home of Prof. and Mrs. J. E. Roberts for the past week. Prof. L. L. Henderson has returned from Wilberforce, Ohio, where he filled the psychological chair of Wilberforce University for the summer season. After leaving he visited Chicago and Kansas City. The city councilmen are either sleeping on their rights or being imposed upon for citizens are taking up stock, making their own charges, not for the city, but for personal gain. This should not be, someone receives a salary to see after stray stock. Mr. A. Breaux motored to Cimmaron River near Pleasant Valley, Saturday, on a "fish hunt." His --- Agents Attentions Sand money order in advance for $1.75 and we will send you prepaid 12 large 25c cans of Plough's Hair Dressing that will bring you when sold $3; as it sells like hot cakes, you will soon be buying 12 dozen at a time; if you want to be our agent, send money order now, as we cannot sell on credit at these prices. 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Hamilton, pastor of New Hope Baptist church, attended the association held in Oklahoma City last week. Mrs. J. E. Roberts made a business trip to Guthrie the past week, leaving Misses P. Russell and C. Reed in charge of her ice cream parlor. Mr. and Mrs. Jones and family, Mrs. Ashcraft, Prof. Murphy, Mrs. J. M. Marquess and children were welcome visitors at the A. M. E. church, Sunday morning. Miss Rosa Amos left for Boley, Okla., Monday. She will visit relatives here for a few weeks. Mrs. S. Johnson is visiting in Wirhita, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. Cash. She will visit other points before returning home. Prof. J. M. Marquess made a business trip to Helena, Ark., the past week. Little Miss Leona Suttles has been visiting at the home of Mrs. S. M. Reed the past few days. Mr. C. McNeal of Guthrie, is here on business. Rev. C. W. Abbington, of Texas, formerly of Guthrie, was the guest of Prof. J. E. Roborts and wife, the first of the week. Mrs. A. J. Lay, Messrs M. Amos, W. J. 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SENT P PLOUGH CHEMICAL Friday for Manhattan to spend a few days. Earl Bartlett went to his home in Dunlap, Wednesday. Mr. Clirence Hooker made a flying trip to Ottawa, Wednesday with his wife, who had been visiting her mother. Rev. S. Duncan, of Manston, do the Baptist church Thursday night, the Baptist church Thursday night. A nice crowd attended. Ed Bailey spent Saturday night and Sunday at home on Rock Creek. John Means of Rock Creek, spent Sunday in the Grove. Ina Thomas, of Ottawa, came Sunday to visit her mother, Mrs. Hattie Thomas and aunt, Georgia Hawthorn. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harding entertained with a three course dinner, Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. William Kebble, Mr. and Mrs. Engene Mibble and children. Rev. I. B. Chiles filled his pulpit at the A. M. E. church, Sunday. Mr. Daniel Harding was overheated, Monday. He is better at this writing. Thomas Turner of Dunlap, was up on business Sunday. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. Guests at the Albany Hotel: Mrs. Ethel J. Astwood, Topeka; Mr. Albert A. Johnson and wife, Kansas City; Miss Ruth Schuch, Topeka; Mrs. John Sims, Topeka; Mr. Briscoe Thomas, Kansas City; Mrs. Homar Roberts and son, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Roberts, Wellington; Miss Emma Illane Cooper, Topeka; Miss Myrtle Brans and Miss Francis M. Fieldt, Sculth Joseph; Mr. M. D. Lee, Kansas City; Mr. Fred Kelley, Kansas City; Mrs. A. D. Arnold, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Jennie Jordan, Kansas City; Mr. Chas. Saunders, Omaha; Miss Cora Welton, Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. William McKnight, headwaiter of the Elm hotel, are spending their vacation in Chicago Mr. G. W. Desmond is acting in his absence. BEFORE AFTER KINKY HAIR STRAIGHT HAIR Se wge “ bare uae ou Gu «=RCtCES » ete wi cae teu anv ag octal “DIG STRIKE IMPENDS ON ALL RAILROADS Four Brotherhoods Make Unprec- edented Wage Demand. ASK FOR $100,000.00 A YEAR All Plane Fer Settlement Have Bee Rejected by Brotherhoed Leaders Who Are Now Engaged In Takin; Strike Vote and Will Return For An: ether Conference Early In August. ‘The most tmpurtant strike vote to the Ristory of lebor disputes ts now being taken by the more than 300,000 engi ‘Deers, conductors, fremen aad brake. then employed on the railroads of the ‘United States to enforce thelr demand for an increase in wages estimated by the raflroad managers at $100,000,000 a year. Tn many ways the situation thus cre- ated is absolutely unprecedented. Nev- er before has a demand for eo large a alse in pay been presented to a alngle gtoup of emplosern at one time, If the emplozees vote to leave the mervice the leaders of the four train wervice brotherhooda will bave the power to de lare the biggest strike ever experienced Never before has & strike on all the railroads of the country even Leen eertously threatened. The “big four" Drotherhonds uf train employees have Beretofore conOned their concerted ‘wage morements to one rection of the country at a time, and while the engt- neers and firemen or the vonductors and brakemen hate frequently joined in soch movements this fy tbe first case in which all four organizations have combined to enforce an increase tn wages While the demands apply only to freight and switching service, except: tog the passenger wervice, all of the employees who are membera of the or- ganizations, as well as all nonunfon train employees, are being called upon to vote for a strike. ‘The train employees are demanding an eight bour “tasic' day—in other ‘words, that they shall be paid the same wage for eight hours or 100 miles or fees that they now receive for ten boars or 100 miles or less. This would make the bourly rate one-eighth of a Gay's pay or the equivalent of twelve and one-half miles instend of one-tenth of @ day's pay or the equivalent of ten miles, ‘They also demand “time and ene half for overtime.” or a rate of pay 80 per cent tigher than the regular rate, for all tine over elght hours or over the time which would he required to complete a trip at a speed of twelve and one-half miles per hour, ‘The demanus were formulated by x committee of the erccutive officers of the four brotherhoods ta Chicago last December, and were first submitted to a'referendum vote of the men, The demande were formally served on the roads on Mar bh 30, with a requent that the railroads appolat a conference com- mittee representing all the ronds to ne- potiate with n committee refireveating the organtsatious. ‘The railroads promptly replied with a notice that {n connection with the proposals of the employees they de- sired to have considered certain provi- ions in the present achedules, which if continued in connection with the higher basis of pay, would lead to un- fair reauite and in many cases would multiply the inequities of double com. pensation for the same time or serr- ce. Arrangements were made for n conference to be held at New York be- sinning on June 1 for the purpose of Aiscussing the demands. The roads were represented by the national con- ference commitiee of the railways and the employecu by the executhe offi- ers and generat chairmen of the four brotherhoods The conference lastel wo weeks. The brotherhood leaders refused to consider any modification of their demands and the raitroads were anwilling to Kreut a further large to- Tease tn wages to the highest paid ‘lass of thelr employees without a mandate from some tribunal represent- ng the public, On June 15 the con- ference committee gare the brotber- howds ag formal reply decliniug to srant the deioands, but proposing that |= fhe entire controversy be settled, pref: rably by subuilssion of the entire quention tu the interstate commerce omuplesion ur elve by arhitrattun une fer the Newlands law, Both plans for a settlement were rejated by the brotherhood leadera, who anounced heir intention of taking a strike rote od returning for apother conference | _ arly in August. 7 a Write to Your Congreseman. Chicago.—In an editorial demanding Bhat congress empower the luterstate commerce comission to intertene in the rattway wage controversy the Chi «ago Tribune says; If there ever was « time for citizens to write to their congressmen it is now. ‘The naticn will have to intervene fn this raftroad strike for aelf protection. ‘The nation wants Justice done to bth sides, Justhe will not come from per. mitting m fight between the railroad employees and employers, All that can possibly come of {¢ will be Intense suffering throughout the country, ‘The public will net long matntatn the rule of Innuccut bystander, ‘The Interstate commerce commission should be empowered to prevent this threatened ratiroad wtrike. Congress cau so empower It. ‘This fs @ national emergency, Write to your conrrewiman about tt. RAILROAD | WAGES . Shall they be determined by Industrial Warfare or Federal Inquiry? To the American Public: Do you believe in arbitration or indus* trial warfare? ” The train employes on all the railroads are voting whether they will give their leaders authority to tic up the commerce of the country to enforce their demands for a 100 million dollar wage increase. Bb * The railroads are in the publi¢ service— your service. This army of employes is in the public service—your service. You pay for rail transportation 3 billion dollirs a year, and 44 cents out of every dollar from you goes to the employes. On all the Western railroads in 1915, seventy-five per cent of the train employes earned these wages (lowest, highest and average of all) as shown by the pay rolls— Eee a a Passenger Freight Yard Ranse Aversee $1537 Averese $1036 Average - $1747 153 Engineers. | "3594 $2195 | “307g $2071 | “5445 $1378 1543 1454 1151 Conductors | 2755 1878 | 393, 1935] aos 1385 ‘ .033 751 418 Firemen . 2078 1317 2059 1181 1552 973 854 874 862 Brakemen. 1719 967 1961 1135 1821 1107 ‘The average yearly wage payments to al! Western train em ployes (including those who worked only part of the year) as shown by the 1915 payrolls were— Passenger Freight Yerd Engineers. . 2 « + « $2038 $1737 $1218 Conductors . 2. 6 1777 1624 1292 Fuemen ss 6 oe 1218 973 832 Brakemen. « « 2 6 «© ©6921 1000 1026 A 100 million dollar wage increase for men in freight and yard service (less than one-fifth ot all employes) is equal to a 5 per Metre BON as eagle eam eet gee A 100 million dollar wage increase for men in freight and yard service (less than one-fifth ot all employes) is equal to a 5 per cent advance in all freight rates. The managers of the railroads, as trustees for the public, have, no right to place this burden on the cost of transportation to you without a clear mandate from a public tri- bunal speaking for you. The railroads have proposed the settle- ment of this controversy either under the existing national arbitration law, or by r-fer- ence to the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion, This offer has been refused by the employes’ representatives. Shall a nation-wide strike or an investigation under the Gov- ernment determine this issue? National Conference Committee of the Railways ELISHA LEE, Chairmen. © BR, ALBRIGICT, (com | Manager, ‘Ailentie Coasl fie» Rallreed. LW, BALDWIN, Cont Manager, Cosival of (veorgla Rallwey. © L, BAKDO, Con { Manager, Few lark. New Haven @ Hertford Raltres KB. COAPMAN, Fico Proudont, ‘Bouibere Mallway. BB COTTER, Cont Manager, ‘Wabeoh Mallway. FP. E, CRUWLEY, Amt. bire-Providony, ‘New York Ceutrel Raliresa. C. &, EMERSON, Cont Monager, ‘Coont Narthere Relesy. 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Chicago.—-The proposed strike by al railway train service employees in or der to secure @ wage increase of $100, 000,000 a year fs condemned by news Daper editors throughout the country, They declaro such a strike would be a public calamity and that it muat be averted, Almost unanimously the editors tn- dorre the proposals mude by the com- mittee of rallway managers to tho leaders of the brotherboods—that the wage question be settled by the inter- state commerce commission or by ar- Ditration under the Newlands law. The following extracta from newa- Paper editortala falrly roflet public aentiment on thie most Impurtaut ts gue: The interstate commene commis. sion whould be empowered to prevent this threatened railroad strike. Write to your congresyman about ft.- Chiengo ‘Tribune, The great public bas more at stake than elther the railway ste kholders or the railway employees —Davenport (la) Tines, The Interstate commene commis. sion represents the grent public, It was createl for the purpose of holding even the acales—Rocky Mountain News, Denver, The trainmen should take prudent thought. Arbitration is thelr wise pot- Icy.—Detrolt Free Press. The public will support any finding the interstate commerce commission may make,—Dallas (Tex.) News Public opinion ought to bave reen- forced the position of the ratlroads jong before now.—Galveston News: The regulation of wages presents no more diMcuities than the regulation of rates—Holyoke (3ass.) Transcript. ‘The interstate commerce commission would certainly be responsible If {t Permitted a strike to come.—Minoeap- olis Journal. ‘The train crew unions hove no case which they are willing to try in a court of arbitration ur in the grent court of public opinion--New York | Commercial, | ‘The controversy ts not between the railways and thelr employees, but be- tween the public and the railway em- ployees —New York Globe. Ghe men now seem to show rather a coppclousness of the weakness of their Position than reliance upon its merits New York Times. ‘The laterntate commerce commission cannot avold regulating waxes so tong as it regulates rates —New York Trib- une. The raiiroad brotherhonds are mie. taken. There IS something to arbi trate.—New York World. The railway employees are plalnty In the wrong and rhould senre their nls take before they make a worse blun der,—Oshkorh (Wis) Northwestern. Neither side could afford tu take the position of demanding more than the Interstate commerce commission would approve.—Pittsburgh Dispatch. ‘The railroad employees tre nut euf- fering such intolerable wrouze that they cannot await the gesult of arbt tratton.—Porttand Orerdaion, ‘The greatness of the power for which the labor leaders are seeking 1s the very strongest argument why they should not have it.—Railway Age Ga- vette. The public ts as vitally interested in the situation an the railways or the employers.—Rt. Louls Globe-Democrnt, Either the railroads are wrong or thelr employees are, Any just cause wilt stand fovestigation. — Jackson (Miss.) Clarion-Ledger. This is the time when every Ameri- can who toves his country should set | | aside bis own schemes of agcrandire-| j ment.—Kanxes City Journal, 1 The United States government can not permit any atrike that would tle|, up all the ratiroads of the country.— tesite's Weekly, : Te ta Just ay true that organtzed labor | § may oppress the public intolerably as| i that organized capital may do it.— Lawelt (Maas) Citizen, ’ Those who would suffer moat from |, a tying up of the nation's trafic would |, get no vote on the question of a strike. —Lincoln (Neb.) Star, ‘ One thing ts certain, the railroads, | ’ the railroad employees and the Amert-|t an people cannot afford such a strike | —Memphia Appeal, We think the brotherhoods are mak-| , ing « mistake fn refusing arbitration. t Capital must get ite Itving wage au well |' a ReiQinte- Mih ila mes tieen Mea, Gimme. « CHEVROLET MOTOR CARS ARE UNEXCELLED.... ‘They are rarely found In Repair Shops. 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SMITH’S The Greatest and Only Negro Mail Order Drug House In the United States Theo, Smith's drug store is con. sidered one of the finest and best stocked drug stores owned by Ne- groes in the United States. Strangers visiting Kansas City, Mo., are cordielly invited to call and see it, Dr, Smith is consider- ed one of the largest drug buyers in the country among his people, Having a first class rating and having a sufficient amount of cash on hand at all times enables him to buy In large quantities and ell cheaper than the average druggist. Through this method he has built up a large mail order drug busl- ness, He makes It a business to carry all of the leading Negro manufac- turers’ goods, such as tollet articles, drying combs, hair growers and shampoos. In fact, everything that can be found In the drug line. He also rarries all of the leading Negro newspapers and perlodieale, ete, | If you want anything in the drug and Sundry lines if you want a po- ‘sition as a drug clerk, or if you are ‘In need of a drug clerk, write to Theo. Smith, 1801 E, 18th Street KANSAS CITY, MO., “The Mail Order Drug House of the West.” CRISI8 OVER RAILWAY “WAGES, The conference committee ef managers showed the good faith of the managements in takiog thie position by offering te eub- mit both the proposals ef the employecs ani the proposals of the railways to arbitration eb ther by the interstate commerce commission or under the Mew- lands act. ¢ © © There must be elther (1) a backdown ow the part of the train service em ployees or (2) arbitration by some impartial tribunal or @ @ strike, There ts no other way out—Ratlway Age-azette. MEN HIGHEST PAID DEMAND MORE WAGES Earnings of Trah Employees Average $1,253 a Year. PUBLIC MusT PAY THE BILL. Proposed Increase In Wages Will Neo- esearily Result in Advance In Rates to Be Borne Not by Rich Capitaliste, but by 100,000,000 People of United States, ‘The emplv3res in raliway train serv- ice, now tubing a@ strike vote, are not only the highest pald worktugmon 1 America, but they have proilied dis proportionately by recent advances in wages, declares Samuel O. Dunn, ed- itor of the allway Age Gazetie, in the July issue of the North American He- view. As a reply to the question whether the railways should grant the $100,- 000,000 increase demanded, Mfr, Dunn gives the following table showing the average yearly wages of engiceers, firemen, conductors and other tratn- | men and the average of all these class- ea combined: 1c. m ing im. Per Per | centin- cant in- Ik crease, crease, Engineers voces 6G ad LE Firemen wnccesess LOST = BE Conductors vs. 158262 LL BE Other trainmen .. 10S BS EO All train service ‘employees .......LB2% 42 619 In another table he gtvea the arer- age yearly wages of the remaining &2 Per cent of rellway employees and also separately those of train dispatchers and telestaph operators, atation agents and section foremen, showing the marked contrast between their earn- Inge and those of the 18 per cent now seeking a further advance: . 1 ae ime im. Pec Per cent in- cent in It crease. crease Allotheremployess WE 18 (OR Operators and dis PAtChATS sevesseere AE SID AE Btation agents...... M6 272 es Bection fagemen.... 738 X20 073. SES See ae Se AESPehe Weee Os all train service employees,” Mr. Dunn says, “in the eight yearn 1000-14 was 44 per cent. and In sixteen years 88 per ceut. The increase in the average wage of the other 82 per cent. of employees in the same periods were 35 per cent. and 40 per cent. The average wage of the 809,000 train service employees fn 1914 was $1,253; of the other 1,381,000 em- ployces $687, The contrast between the wages of che train service em- | Ploseen and those of train dispatchers | and telegraph operators. station agents and section foremen ts eapecially strik- ing, The working day of dispatchers and operators is limited to nine hours by federal law, but that of station agents and section foremen is ten hours, and they must hold themselves in readinees for duty at any time, “The demands of the train service employees cannot be fairty granted un- Jess proportionate concessions are also made to other railway employees, but the railways cannot grant the demands of the train service employees, much Jess a 25 per cent, advance in wages to elt thelr employees, which would amount to $320,000,000 a year with thelr present freight and passenger rates, “Moat people are disposed to regard sympathetically all movements of workingmen to improve their cond!- tlon on the assumption that any ad- vantage labor may gain will be secured at the ernense of capital No such as- sumption can be made fn this instance. ‘The proposed increase in wages would necessarily reault In advances In rates, and most or all of it woutd, therefore be borne, not by rich capitalists, but by the 100,000,000 people of the United States. Probably 80 per cent. of all the people of this country bave smaller facomes than the men {n rallway train service, and it ls impossible to find. under present conditions, any justifica- ton for a large advance In the income of this relatively well paid clase mainly at the expense of that much larger part of the public which fs nowhere neer a» well off." ‘The public cannot afford a rail roud atrike, It will be more disastrous to America than ten wara with Nexico, — Chicago ‘Tribune. Members of the railroad brother- hoods should hesitate before going to strika—New York World.