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ad ‘ a; pe . FA ? ‘i ti? °° a ’ aie ok: . : . eo . AY . i ty 5 % 4 v t f ‘ es . ‘ . PG, % ‘ 2 ° i 4 . Eighteenth Year. No. 32 . ‘TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY.MORNING AUG., 18, 1916 _ Price $1,50 Per Year. i : va cade Coloradb! Please Be Readyto Settle For Your Sub: ee < + In a Few Days, The Plaindealer Man Will Invade Coloradd! Please Be Ready to Settle For Your Subscription O} . ORGANIZE LOAN BANKS. {white undertaker had just as well[less the officers of the Women’sleratly, and he reported the orderin : BSER\ ] ED B Y —_ go the whole route and get oe fare present no time willla prorperous condition, having paid Ea Now {s the opporturie time for|minister and use a white church, |be lost {n the perfecting of an orga-/ out $16,000 for the last quarter. a colored business men in the different| They stood pat on the matter and/nization. After ransacking his books we THE EDIT OR parte of the United States and es-| refused to officiate at any auch fu-| Dr. R. H. Boyd, of Nashvitle,| gleaned the information that there pecially the farmers to orgenize|nerale and now the Negroes of Kan-|Tenn., will be present. The peopte| were twenty good balls in the state ' per tanks in order to increase the| eae City have come to thelr senses. |of Kansas City wily hear with pleas-| valued at $20,000 and the total . on} covers arrane’ the colored peo-| The same thing was done in Wash-|ure, Dr. Boyd and Dr. Charles H. value of ‘property was $56,853.82. ple stwould be proud of him as he started out when a young man with nothing and now owns over oné| hundred acres of land and has raised over one thousand bushele of wheat this year, He is a hard| worker with lots of friends and en- Joys tho company of a wife and six children. He has lived in Atchison county for thirty-five years. oes We vsited Atchison last week and in the country three miles from town we found our old friend, Mr. Yeasc Shook, who is one of Uncle Sam's men, having fought in the war of the rebellion in defense of the flag. He {ao fine old gentle man of 80 years, and owns a nice suburban farm and there Is no one but he and his wife, He is an hon- est, upright, Christlan gentleman and his wife is a woman who knows how to make it pleasant for her friends and how to make home hep- py. | eee, | Dr. W. W. Caldwell is one of the Jeading physicians of Atchison and enjoys a vice practice. He has s wife, three children and e fine home.. The Plaindealer is glad to know that he is doing #0 well, wee Mrs. Geo. Kerford, the besytiful widow of the late George Kerford, of Atchison, is a woman full of bus fness and she. snd her son still cou: tinue the jarge’ quarry that -was 20 successfatly operated and owned by her husbend. The proposition is a paying one. Mrs. Kerford has a host of friends in Atchison who ad- mire ber business ability as well as her beauty. We hope she and her won continue to succeed in their quarry, We will not give the resi- dence number at this time as she {s wo busy if written to would not have time to answer, é eee All of Atchison is proud of Rev. C. M, Mill, pastor of Ebenezer Bap- tist church, who has succeeded in akmost completing the church edifice which will be one of the finest structures in Kansas. He is an In- telligent young minister, full of push and energy and should be com- mended for the great work he Is doing at Atchison. eee Prof, W. E. Gray, principal of the colored schools of Atchison, is one of the most progressive teach- ers in the state, He has purchased several Jota. in the suburban dis. trkt and turned them into truck gardens and bas by #0 doing secured means of employment for other boys besides his own, He has an art at growing ‘butter beans and supplies hetf the market o: Atchison anc alec rafses good sweet corn, He has a wife and three children and we are proud of him and wish othe! men would follow in his footsteps. a eve ‘Another thing we are proud tc see at Atchison js that the colored people have organized a paper com: pany, They are now bailing anc shipping waste paper in car loa lots. They are also getting it from adjacent towns and are making + great success, Mr, Ed Ingram i president, Miss Tolbert, secretary and Miss Hattie Ingram, treasurer. . Mise Ingram is one of the popula: teachers in the public schools a! Atchison and a sady full of busines: cand never loses a moment for wher echool ia out she always invests he! ‘money In something that will bring good retarns. The paper compen; is composed of eight people, Henry ‘McDanted is vice-president and gen f eral manager, This concern fn lo cated at Ninth and Kearney and i meeting encouragement from thi Dest people of the town. They havi already shipped one car and er , Preparing to ahip the second. . Co eee iv: ig (Migs “Mable ‘Jackson, one of th JES I mae oka —sega ll hataagng ae, Oiee re eneRle ES ai trop was mde to vimanas, where they will spend a few weeks with Mr. Payne's sister after which they will be at home to their friends at 2028 Farraon street, St. Josep,’ Mo. Miss Ethel Jackson wes maid of honor, Miss Jessie Wilkerson, of Saint Joseph, was bride’s maid and Mr. Walter Young of Saint Joseph was best man. eee Mrs, V. North has opened @ first” clase rooming house at 1206 High-| innd, Kansas City, Mo, She has just recently returned from Call- fornia, where she had been engaged In business for sometime. eee Re¥.-C, R. Runyon, pastor of the A, M. E. church at Leaven- worth, reports everything doing nicely. : eee Attorney T. W. Bell, of Leaven- worth, who -had been quite ill is able to be up and on the job, eae Mrs, Ada Montgomery, of Leav- «nworth has opened a manufactur- ing eatablichment at 517 Shawnee street, where che fe now manufac- faring heir tonics and oil, which preparations she says will make the hair long and glossy within three months time, Mrs. Montgomery is the discoverer“of this preparation and knows what it will do. . She has fine hatf*@ressing” parlors where she also instrocts. Agents ere wanted and she guarantees liberal profits as the people will buy readi- ly. Write her and give full per- theulars. 7 eee The Masons of Missouri held thei golden jubilee session in Kaneas City last week and it was one of the largest sessions ever held in Missourl, Past Grand Mester Nel- son C. Crews, who just finished a centennial term is to be congratu- lated upon the great success he has made in bringing wie lodge to its present high standard. It was in. deed gratifying to meet over one- half dozen men who had been mem- bers of the fraternity for over fif: ty years. The session was held at the Central Avenue Methodist Jenurch on Ninth and Woodland, ‘There were hundreds of visitors anc Masons from over the state, alsc Grand Master Ernest J. Hawkini and Past Grand Master Collins of Kansas and Masons from Iowa anc Nobraska were also present, The grand lodge showed itself to be tn ¢ healthy condition. ‘The Knight: Templar were in camp at Lincolr park, On Friday 3 competitive | drill was held and Hannibal walke off with the prize of $75. { (Mr, C. J. Fields was electec ||erand master; Nelson C. Crews secretary of endowment; Geo. W. K, Love, grand secretary; Harr H. Walker, grand treasurer, Th | Esatern Star Chapter donated $1% and the Heroine Court donated $171 |t0 the Masonle Home at Hannibal, The grand lodge adjourned to mee }| at Jefferson City In 1937. A golder | service was presented by the Kansai |] City lodge to the grand body, Pas 1} Grand Master Cole made the pre | sentation xpeech, The Masons o} | Missouri ‘are progressing rapidi; ‘land are in first-class shape financi ‘}ally and otherwise, ' eee | Peope going to Leavenwort! ‘|through the Union depot are neve ‘}happy unless they see the amitin; || face of our old friend, W. S, Mitch ell, He. has been depot niaste '‘Ithere for 2 number of years and i "I very popular and known sll over th 'leountry, The company has grea Jconfidence in him and the colore ’) race should be proud of him, H ts very king and courteous, eae 4] Mrs. W, B. Carter, of Leayen Tenth oil orfatt in Chiceeo. in oom ORGANIZE LOAN BANKS. Now fs the opportune time for colored business men in the different! parte of the United States and es- pecially the farmers to organize loan banks in order to increase the land owners among’ the colored peo- ple, White people are getting busy in different sections of the country organizing these Institutions and it will be well for tho colored men to organize os thie matter is simple and any ten or fifteen men can join this bank and in*this way colored men can loan money and encourage each other to buy land and make a success, If eropa should fall one year through this process they can be tided over another as money will be cheap, at feast forty per cent cheaper than heretofore and 100 per cent cheaper than in Southern states, Leaders of the race who want to do something to help the people over the country can organize these banks now. Do not walt on the white man any longer as the only way we can get his money {s by bowing, begging and scraping and then we only get enough te starve us. Get busy and get eyes on some farm Jand, save a little money and borrow the balance from these banks at @ cheap rate of in terest and invest it im land, The establishment of these banks wil! also furnish positions for young men and women who are just out 0: echool and know something about bookkeeping and clerical work. Now is the time for the colored mer with business ability to get together in this game and play it as strong as the white man. There is no ex: cuse as any man with ability and ¢ Nttle cash can join with others anc do business. Patronizing the. “White Undertaker Segregated in Cemeteries the Blacks Freeze to White Funeral Directors, Why Negroes (some of them) persist In using white undertakers when they have good, competent men of their own race who will give them better service for less money is @ question we have often asked ourself only to become more deeply puzzled. * The Negro has only himse!f to blame for segregation, Jim Crow and other humiliating conditions! The worst treatment that can be heaped upon him by some poor, in- significant white man makes him cling tighter to the hand that has only oppression for him. The white man’s god is gold and he will wa'k Into the jaws of hell when there is a dollar to be obtained, and cut your throat after you have handed him your good, hard earned cash. The blacks are segregated in the ceme- teries, play houses, etc., and we venture to say that shou'd some worshiper of the white undertaker happen to board a street car and sit down beside his wife, ten to one she would get up if there was an- other seat vacant, and at the same time her car fare and fine raiment were pald for from profits derived from burying some of your relatives or a dear friend, At this day and dime a white man looks out of place pfficiating at a colored funeral, and we believe that he not onty looks the part but feels it, Note the look on the face of the next white man you see officiating at a colored fu- neral, and you can plainly see that he Is scared, and has all the actions of a Kansas jack rabbit after a hard chase by a hound, Again, the white man never permits a colored man to officiate at any of his funerals, in fact he hates to have his dead ride in w funeral car that has been used by colored people. In the face of all these facts and many others we could mention, some Negroes have the nerve to run after the white man to bury thelr dead, They will even belong to the same order with the colored undertaker and his family; call them brother, but when they dle a white man Is called to officiate. Severs’ years ago when our good doctor 1 ck was pastoring a eburch in Kans 6 City, the minleters took a commen able stand which brought the paple” to, thelr, seneeiyy,Thag st 44 ibet thane . whe }enmhed ie white undertaker had just as well go the whole route and get a white minleter and use a white ,chureh. ‘They stood pat on the matter and refused to officiate at any such fu- nerals and now the Negroes of Kan- sae City have come to thelr senses. ‘The same thing was done in Wash- ington, D. C., and the indications are that it would be a fine thing for Topeka, With two splendid colored undertakers in Topeka, there should be no question about one or the other handling the business. Perhaps it is because the average white man thinks the only good Ne- gro, is a dead Negro, may be the grounds on which some of our peo- ple use them as undertakers. Next week we will write a few Hines on “Voting for White Men, and Why?” 1. 8. _— National Baptist ’ Convention! TEN THOUSAND NEGRO BAr- TISTS TO MOVE ON TO KAN SAS CITY—EVERY STATE IN , THE UNION TO DE REPRE- ; SENTED—KANSAS ‘CITY BAP TIST MORE ENTHUSIASTIC OVER THEIR COMING. ped, Slain dabeigg oedema accra dine the greatest Negro organizations in athe -world, The National Baptist Convention of the United States of America not only has its followers throvgh America but the falend of dhe wes, end the many Baptist charches of this city and the Asao- ciation have been busy since the Convention adjourned at Chicago last year arranging to give the dis- tingushed vsitors a hearty welcome and an enthusiastic reception, Dr. John W. Hurst, one of- the ‘most popular pastors in the city ‘and the Committee have” succeeded jn msking every preparation for the 10,000 visitors who are expected to the city. Dr. Edward -P. Jones, of Vickeburg, Miss., the president of ithe Convention will call the meet ing to order promptly at 10 a. m., and much interest will be attached to the delivery of his message this his first time as president, and while he has served in many other capacl- tles and $s known through out the country and across the waters, this first effort of his in this particular line will be scrutinized and careful- Jy observed. Dr. L. L. Campbell, of Austin, Texas, president of the general Con vention of that state, Dr. J. P, Robinson, president of the Arkansas convention, Dr. J. Lb, Harding of the Tennessee convention, Dr. Woods, of ‘Kentucky, Dr. Calvin of Virginja, Dr, Geo. W. Gayles, of Frida, Dr, R, H. Pittman, of West Florida, Dr. 8, S. Jones of Oldahoma, Dr. W. B, Reed of Con necticut, Dr. J. A. Archibald of Alabama, Dr, J, F, Thomas of Illi nois, Dr, J. J, Durham of Nortt Carolina, Dr, R, Kemp of South Carolina, Dr. J, L, Burrell of Louisiana and many others hav written that the fttendance from their states will surpass that of any session heretofore held. Not only are ministers expected Associaticns, Conventions and churches going to be present, bu Dr, Jones, the president has wel matured plans for the instituting o! ‘8 Jaymen national convention com posed of Baptlst leaders throughou' ‘America, It Is thought that thi organization wil) have for its firs officers, Dr, F, L, Jones of Shreve port, La., as president, who js on of the leading laymen of the stat of Louisiana and who has done msc: for the Convention and the Publish ing House, Prof .Benj, W. Curri of Vicksburg, Miss., has been dis cussed as chief secretary and he to has been on the firing line since th meeting at Chicago in the defena of ‘Negro uplift for which the Con vention stands and Dr. C, C, John son of Aikens, South Carolina, ha been mentioned a one of its offi cers. It ie thought that Benjamis J, Davis, of Atlanta, Ga., who i known for his sterling worth an qualities as a great organizer ma: be induced to necept the correspond Ing secretaryship of the Convention Tt is also thought and predicte that a Woman's National Conyven thon. auxiliary to the Nations! Bap | tet, Coprention will be if ongenised } “comelusion > thas | ue less the officers of the Women’s auxillary are present no time will be lost {n the perfecting of an orga- nization. Dr. R. H. Boyd, of Nashville, Tenn., will be present. The peopte of Kansas City wile hear with pleas- ure, Dr. Boyd and Dr, Charles H. Clark, who are known throughout the United Btates, These are two of the leading spirits of the Con- vention and they have arranged to be present at the opening of the session. ee LIBERTY, NO. ; (By Theo. baughmen.) ‘The scribe, through the guidance of a kind Saviour, reached the mag- nificent residence of Bir. and Mrs. Tom Helmon at Liberty about eat- Ing time, recently, and after de- vouring ‘much of the excellently cooked things was compelled to pro- nounce Mrs, Helmon one of the race's heat cooks. For fifteen years Mr. Melmon has conducted a dairy, serving milk, etc., to some of the: Jeading people of his city. He has 18 head of high grade cows and a) fine horse to do his delivering. He started business with one cow, “old Lizzie,” given him by a brother, ‘and has ammassed a fortune of more than $10,000. Mr. Helmon, aside from owning exceptionally good property, is able to boast of a snug bank account. We received) a warm welcome at the Helmon res-| idence, which Is one of the best in Missourl. Mr, Helmon’s success) has been something startling and should stimulate young men of the race to do something. ‘Those who were at dinner with the scribe were) Mr, Albert Helmon, Prof, James A. Gay and the host and hostess. They say the way to reach a col-| cred man's heart is through his stonach. Well, we belong to the! Helmon's. | The educational Interests at Lib- erty are looked after by Prof, Jas.| A. Gay, the product of Lincoln Institute, Langston University and Chicago University. He is deliver- ing the goods and Negro boys and Negro girls are in safe hands, The school building, a two story brick, is a modern one worth $10,000 and has evry convenience, When this young man assumed control there was on old dilapidated shack, but what a change. He has 124 pu- pils and this year he will be as- sisted by Miss Minnie Beauchamp and Mise Marion Pearley. Givo us men like Prof, Gay and we will soon be a race. ‘There is a enug brick church at Liberty erected since Rev, Dudley, the able pastor assumed control about = year ago, The Baptists made no mistake in calling this man, as he is “Charley on the spot,” On a recent Sunday night severa! leading white people attend. ed services, and County Attorney Simmons, an excellent young white man, made a touching talk. Your scribe was also given a chance to talk and his sayings seemed to have struck the mark, Such men as Rev. Dudley are the kind to lead people. eee LATHROP. Mr. W. M. Redmond, whose show- ing at Lathrop, Mo,, has been something startling, js still going ahead, “sawing wood and saying nothing,” About a year ago this man of our race purchased a build- ing, opened n cafe, grocery, ete. and on our return recently he had purchased and opened a modern two story rooming house, He is some business man and he Is not botherd with that dreadful disease, “flowing of the mouth,” elther, The race can stand for a few men of his kind, eee A notable enterprise that recent ly swung its doors open for trade iy the New York Cream and ‘Candy Kitchen, at Richmond, Mo, Mr, H. G. Harris, formerly of Kansas City, le the moving spirit. This young colored man is a recognized candy maxer and the place Is tiberally ps. tronized, He is ably assisted by Miss Ella Chu, one of the city teachers and a very cultured woman, This kind of enterprises give the race standing in the com mercial world, 4 . ose | Your scribe dropped in on Hoa, 15. Ty Pettigrew, grand , secretary , os te cently, and he reported the order in & prosperous condition, having pald out $16,000 for the last quarter. After ransacking his books we gleaned the information that there were twenty good halls in the state valued at $20,000 and the total value of property was $56,853.82. There is a membership of 15,000 men and women and 3,000 children in the state. Our friend Pettigrew served the order for five years as gtand master, and prior to this term, which he has held for six years, he put in eight years as grand secretary. He is some spoke in the U, B, F. wheel. eee The Natlonal Negro Business League, which convened at Kansas City, is over and we hope the mest+ ing wilt be the means of waking. up our people along business Hnes. The Missouri Negro has not done his part along commercal lines and it is about timeche is getting bisl- ness in his mind. Here and there you find creditable business enter- prises, but they are too few and too far apart, and we need a re- vival along this specific line. Let the preacher, the lender, mix up a Nittle business with his religion. It is his movel eee The best colored home in War- rensburg, Mo., is the one just erect- ed at a cost of $2,500 by Prof. A. GC. Crockett, who i a graduate of Lincoln Institute, class of 1911, \This gentleman has successfully |served as principal of the Granby, Mo., colored school ant is one of our stirring young men. He also Jhas an 80 atse farm, The peribe |visited his new home and it is a dandy. Hé has two interesting children and a pleasing wife. GODFREY, ILL, — wt ‘The annual ‘plente ‘and barbecus was given August 6 at Bocky: Pork, A. M. E. church, of which, Rev; J. W. Tiff ts pastor, The picnic was well attended and all presesit enjoyed themsefves. Quite a nedt aum was realized. é. Miss Ethel Cannon cand Mra. Elsa Cannon and Mra Mary Gal- loway are visitors in Chicago. Mr, Reason Keene of West Alton, Mo., has returned from a visit with George Hindman Myers. 3 The weather ie much cooler than it has been during the past month, with plenty of rain now. t Miss Nellle Green is on the sick la. i —.»—_. Jéphthah and | His Daughter! The High school auditorium yes terday evening was the seno of the grandest treat witnessed in Topeka in many moons when half a hundred or more members of the Shiloh Bap- tist Sunday school presented the beautiful cantata, “Jephthah and His Daughter,” and Sf that distinguished individual had been present; whose character was being portrayed by one of the sweetest bands of singers ever assembled under one roof, he certainly would have Jumped with delight, The play was beyond the expectation of all, as no one ever dreamed that there could have "been assembled such a large number of highly cultured voices in the city of Topeka, “Where did they ‘come from, and what have they been doing all this time?” is @ ques- ‘tion many of those present have asked themselves scores of times. ‘The chorus was tuneful, sweet and ‘teeming with that rich harmony for which the Negro singer is noted, and it would have done credit to a pro- fesional opera troupe, and it is ine deed a pity that such « skimpy audience attended, We had Inten- ded to make spectal mention of the selections and left It to a friend whom we believe to be a competent eritic and handing her a program asked her to check the numbers she thought worthy of special mention. She checked them all and handed us Ithe program, We atudied the mat- ter over and decided that our friend was right, It is hoped by all that it will be repested. Miss Zenola Jackson, one of the city’s leading music teachers js re- ‘apansible.for the production and de ‘segves's mach credit forthe way: she, ‘Dhe elfalt ii) Fond i Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute Bradford Mill Hall Academic & Administrative Otto Industrial Hall Jo Drumer Hall Otto Dormitory Panoramic 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. atalog. Comp Best L Excep nishe ER, Principal. notes of Interest Concerning the Race's Progress! Send For Catalog. WM. R. CARTER, Principal. (By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe.) THE NEW YORKER The above cut is that of one of the race's poets whose home is at Salisbury, Mo. His poems are rare gems, and this young man is a useful citizen. He tolls in the school room and church and everywhere he can better our race's condition. bring credit to the race. There are three expert workers employed. An excellent record is what Rev. J. Siler, the popular pastor of the A. M. E. church of Norborne Mo., can boast of For twenty-four years he has toiled early and late for race elevation, and the Master's kingdom, and his efforts have been crowned with success. When the scribe was at Norborne eleven months ago, he purchased a church edifice valued at $3500, and the Sunday before we reached Norborne the mortgage debt was burned, and we had the pleasure to look at the ashes. It is a good building, amply seated and lighted, and is the only colored church in that town. In the two years of his pastorate, Rev. Siler has taken into the church fifteen members and his influence for good is being felt. He has endeared himself to both races, as he is a safe leader. We are indeed pleased at our visit to Dr. W. C. Combs' office while at Richmond, Mo., and especially pleased at the great showing this eminent pill roller is making. His first years' practice amounted to more than $2000 in cash and it is rapidly increasing; in fact, it is said that Dr. Combs enjoys the largest office practice of any physician in that city. He is simply performing almost impossible cures and has established the fact that he knows medicine, too, his pa- Departments: The Plaindealer's road man has worked against disadvantages, and what he has accomplished in getting hold of money, has not been startling, however, he figures that Missouri will rally to The Plaindealer, and ore long things will be coming his way. The corn crop, on account of the drouth is cut half in two, and there are many long faces. Hereafter we hope to make our write-ups more interesting, and we promise to say much about the Negro who is bringing things about. One among the many good homes at Columbia, Mo., in which we found a warm welcome was that of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Harris. The scribe found Mr. Harris holding down the position of porter at the Wabash station, where he has been for years. His good wife is not only an ardent worker in the Baptist church, but is a popular figure in the Household of Ruth. The good family strives to make a stranger feel at home. They have traveled extensively, and only last year visited all the important places on the Pacific slope. One of the business men of the race is Mr. Charles Buris, who is in the shoe repairing business, and also tailoring business. His places are located at 309 W. Rollings street, Moberly, Mo. He is ably assisted by Mr. Burney Blakley. This gentleman does work right, and if you call on him you will soon be convinced that these gentlemen are expert workmen. Below we are giving a few notes, touching the race: The scribe called on Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bass, who are now conducting a 16-room house just opposite the Wabash station, 212 N. Ault street, Moberly, Mo. These good people see that the public get the best of everything hence they keep a crowded house. In connection with the sleeping house, they serve the best meals. The Boone Bros., W. E. and S. E. are young men at Moberly, Mo., who are successfully conducting a tailoring business. They enjoy a very large made-to-order trade, and their cleaning and pressing departments are turning out high-class work. Mr. Will E. Boone is an ex-United States soldier, having seen active service in the Spanish-American war, and pulls down a pension from your Uncle Samuel. He owns a modern 150-acre farm at Sharon Springs, Kansas, which is looked after by his father. S. E. Boone owns one of the best homes at Moberly. Such men as ADVANTAGES: 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! races. Meharry has not turned out a more brilliant man and since his graduation in 1889, Dr. Combs has made the public wake-up and take notice. One of the solid men of our race at Moberly, Mo., is Mr. Geo. W. Edwards, who owns some valuable property in that city. He is a race man who does not figure that the race enterprises can live on God bless you. He is a colored man and has lived in such a way that the people of his town have confidence in what he says. He is one of our yearly subscribers. "Stikability" is half of a fellow's success, and Messrs Grant and Gohrorm are demonstrating that if colored men properly conduct a business place, the race will take care of said place. These men are conducting a swell cafe, and in addition to same, carry groceries, confectioneries, soft drinks, etc., and are truly making it. About six persons of the race are employed and they see that you get everything that is coming to you. This enterprise is operated in the magnificent brick building owned by Dr. Paey. When you are in Moberly, call this place. There is another colored citizen at Columbia, Mo., who is making all know that he has the kind of material in him from which successful men come, and that is Mr. W. A. Sails, the transfer man. His teams are sleek and fat, and his vehicles are of the latest make. This man is imbued with that spirit. 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: T. J. KING, D. D., Sec., Richmond, Va. TRADES TAUGHT: Carpentry, Painting, Be Stenciling and Weaving Millinery, Gardening, S ne, Modern Buildings, Comple reasonable, Every Student Learn Warm Rooms, Good Board, W unity! nsas. M. W. dence in what he says. He is one of our yearly subscribers. "Stikability" is half of a fellow's success, and Messrs Grant and Gohrorm are demonstrating that if colored men properly conduct a business place, the race will take care of said place. These men are conducting a swell cafe, and in addition to same, carry groceries, confectioneries, soft drinks, etc., and are truly making it. About six persons of the race are employed and they see that you get everything F 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. To Be Held In KANSAS CITY, MO. As Well As West Of The Mississippi (UNINCORPORATED) Send For Catalog. that is coming to you. This enterprise is operated in the magnificent brick building owned by Dr. Paey. When you are in Moberly, call at this place. There is another colored citizen at Columbia, Mo., who is making all know that he has the kind of material in him from which successful men come, and that is Mr. W. A. Sails, the transfer man. His teams are sleek and fat, and his vehicles are of the latest make. This man is imbued with that spirit NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE THE LEGEND OF THE MISSING MEN In the above named man, the race has a real doer, and in his 5 years ministerial work, has accomplished wonders for the A. M. E. church and our race. He is a strong man, and his church at Salisbury, Mo., is free of debt.. Rev. Ward is a thrifty man, and has several hundred dollars worth of Wyandotte chickens. He has an excellent wife and a pleasing daughter, the entire family being natural musicians. Such men are the kind who are doing effective work. He is one Missourian who always throws his doors open for The Plaindealer man. to succeed, and he is doing it. He does not sit around figuring on what people say about him, but gets out and hustles up the business. Mr. Sails is one of the solid men at Columbia, and a firm believer in The Plaindealer. Miss Bertha M. Sails, who is a graduate of Lincoln Institute, and who has spent sometime in Chicago University, has successfully taught in the city schools of Columbia for more than six years. The Sails are among the best families in that town, and are true race builders. Since our last visit to Excelsior Springs, Mo., the great health resort, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Doxey have renovated it and otherwise improved their modern bath house, located on one of the principal streets of that place. These good people have by giving their patrons the best of service, are kept busy, their patients coming from all parts of the world, and are numbered among the best white citizens of America. Mr. and Mrs. Doxey have demonstrated that if you can deliver the goods, one's service will be in demand. In this couple we have true race builders, folks who are bringing things about. Four expert workmen are employed in the Doxey bath house. A man who has established one of the solid enterprises at Excolator Sandwich Me. Mr. W. H. c * ‘ . * " . dies leapt Se re Oa Harta’ Med? House, in which peo- ple from various parts of the world ‘are treated, “There are six expert workmen employed and this place bab won a world-wide nema. Mr. Harrie owns some of the best prop- erty in Excelalor Springs—twe spacious fiata on Main street fn swhich the best poople of the race -who visit that health resort find quarters, Such men os Mr. Har ‘tis ate the kind who bring recog ition te our race, as he has the <confidence and respect of all, When you visit thet place be sure to see hin. While at Excelsior Springs your scribe rested his weary bones at ‘the Albany Hotel, owned and oper: ated by Mr. and Mrs, HMugt White, There are ‘two buildings with forty modern rooms, and it f one of the swiilest places to be found anywhere in the country. One building is a two-story brick the upper floor being used a asleep ing apartments, while the first floo 4a occupied as a pool hall, tonsoria parlor. These good people hav’ been in business four yeats, and the protiy part is Mr. White own both places which are easily wort! $25,000, Each room 18 furnished | excellent style, and the wants © each gaucst are carefully looked a! ter. The Albany has been renova ted and considerable money ha been spent to make it a place abov criticism. In conversation wit Mr. White he said he intended ¢ take in the Business League © Kansas City He carried us for drive In a high-priced car, whic he recently purchased and presente to Mrs, White, The Albany is 0 ways crowded and the reason is du to the feck that you get service This geod couple are true frienc to The Plaindealer, and never let chance slip to speak a good wor for the paper. There are quite a few things ar persona we will take up from no on, and we hope to make our writ ups a rea) treat 5 far a8 readit matter and general information 8 concerned bout the race. Yor scribe has about got used to # heat, and will make from now | and he is going to double his but nee. OHETOPA, KANSAS. Miss Genevivie Dials, caugnie’ ©” Mr, and Mrs. Robert Dials, who at- tended the State Normal at Pitts. burg, did well in her classes and re ports a pleasant time at the instl tute. Mrs, Martha Crawford, of Springfield, Me., who has been visit- ing her brother, Mr. Geo, Adams and family, at Welch, Okla., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Johnson in the west part of town. Mr. Lon Holmes, our coming mu: sician, is a bright star in the mu- sical world. Mr, and Mrs. Ben Horton, Mr, and Mrs, Homer Newman and Miss Anna Bartom were among the visl- tors at Lakeside on August 4th, Mra, Jamees Hudson and M. Dorothy Horton are attending the O. E. 5. grand lodge at Emporia this cweek. Mr, Austia Curtis of OXlahoma, as in the city visiting nis relatives and Mrs. ‘W. G, Morgan. Mr, and Mrs, Wilchie Webb have fed a pleasant visit with ‘relative tn Omaha, Nebr., for the past fou weeks. Mr. and Mrs. S. Webb, of, Welch epent Sunday in the city. Mrs, Nannie sloore had a pleas ant visit from her sister of Sedalia Mo. Mr, and Mre. James Thurman will occupy Mr. and Mrs. Jones frouse on East Plum street. The progrum at Little Flocl chunh during the installation ser wives each evening were & granc affair, Rev, E. G. Harris and hi helpers are doing pome good wor’ and doserves perzonal menton. Rev, and Mrs, Blakemore hav heen labering for the eause In Okla thhoma, Mr, Frank Morrison, of Bartles ville, Okla, ix visiting home folk this week. Mr, F, J. Porter, of Pittsburg wisited Mrs, Jackson and family Tas week, Everyone It glad to kno Porter is improving $n health, Mr, and Mrs, Ulysses Re Smit visited Mr, and Mra. McGarvacl at Joplin, Mo, last week, ENID, OKLAHOMA, — The mother of Mra. Amanda Hay" ter, F02 FE, Market street, diod July 15 ut the home of her daughter, on Baturday evening ot fifteen minutes after four o'clock, Mrs Sharlot Lot. tie Bass came from Jeffersonville, Ind., to Oklahoma to live with her daughter. ‘At the time of her de- mise, she was 80 years of age. Her fhusband’s name was Green Bass. Miss Calantha Diemer ts very i! with appendicitis, and perhaps will have to undergo an operation, Mies Lillle Rice, little Miss Hore tense \Abernathy, Masters Edward and Clarence Milton Wilburn, of the South part of the elty, who have all been very ill are reported much im) proved. Mr. Charles Smiley contemplates going into business for himself. Mies Edythe M. Young {s enjoy- ing a pleasnat visit In Kansas City. (The Misses Edwina If. Smith and Doris B, Cooper, who have been the house guests oc Mr, and Mrs. CG, L. M. Cooper and Mr. D. J. |M, Cooper, of Chicago, for about Jtwo months have returned reporting a delightful and profitably spent va" leation, While in the great city they were royally entect duced by |Mesdames Rachel Jones, Marle H. Marr and Mattie Anderson, all for- ‘|merly of this city and by many new- ‘liy made friends of Chicago. Their \|Uoggage was held for several days sJas their frionds tried to delay their departure. * 3} Mrs. John Haywood, of Madison rJavenue will delightfully entertain ilfor Mrs, Cornelia Clayton and {]/daughter, Miss Althes on Wednes- -|day afternoon from 2 o'clock to f slp. m., before thelr departure — to 8] Wichita, Kanras. a} At the regular meeting of this h| month, Mrs .Mattie Young royal o}matron of Euclid Chapter, No. 23 t!u, E. S., presented her repor' alfrom the grand chapter, which con: h}vened in Kansas City. 4] Mr. Charles Payton, W. My, o! | Hannibal Lodge, represented his or elder at Columbla in the annual ses «|ston of S. M. T. is} Miss Clara Nuttall, worthy prin alcess of Macedonta ‘l'emple, represen djted her order at Columbia. Miss Adah M. Fullbright, mos d|royat queen of the Royal House al w{so attended the grand session a ys Columbia, Mrs. Mary Jane Marley past princess and mother matron 0 €|ttiawatha juvenile all report a ver re] pleasant and profitable grand se: 1f| sion. 1e} On August 4th a big barbece an | base ball game under the auspice y.| of Mr. William Cain was largel attended at Riggs’ park, The Ro; al Giants played the Hollow Mid; ets, the Giants winning 12 to 1 Prof. George Abernathy's ban of] furnished music. A band concer t-| was given at night which was r s-| peatedly applauded. A feature ¢ e|the concert was a beautiful tron -|bone solo by Mr. L, H. Farr which was highly enjoyed, of} Mrs. Ida V. McAdams represel tt-|ted her order at Saint Louls. SI ns|was accompanied on her trip t nt| Mrs. Adah Stephenson. ke| Mrs, James Duffy enjoyed a vel n,| pleasant and profitable trip to Ha us| nibal, Mo, as representative of h u-| order. Mrs, Rachel Jones, of Chicag ry, |arrived on a pleasant visit wi {ss} her parents, relatives and frlenc s|-] who are always glad to welcor her with open arms, st,| We are glad to meet Mrs, Sophr O.{nia S. Day, of the Southern clin his| who is a most pleasant visitor in ¢ city. na,|_ ‘Master Morris Elden Perry, ves| East Minor street, who made t arrival a few months ago fs now t sve|acknowledged ruler of the househo ves| Mrs, Jams S, Hardwick, of D pur | lison Place, delightfully entertain her club, The Womans’ Musical a Ich| Literary club, Friday afterno Aug. 4th with the President M: us-| Mary A. Jarrett in the cha lia,| Aside from the regular routine Dusinests questions were given ' an |the President from the 4th chap ves'| of Judges. Questions will be © tinued for three montha and t ock| most successful competitor will ser-| ceive a prize, Smithsonian divisi nd | rendered a splendid program. 1 Te Eee me Bae BN ee Bias Bee daughter and son-intaw, Mr; end Mra, ©. %, Williams, of Bolder, Oolo., an enjoyable visit. Mra. Maggie Bostic is traveling) through the Sonth. At this date she Is at the ElPorvenir Hotel near, Los Vegas, New Mexico. Mrs, John Haywood, of Madison street will entertain with a reception in honor of Mra. C. Clayton and daughter, Miss Althea, Wednesday afternoon from 2:80 to 6 o'clock. Miss Doris, B, Cooper, 930 South Grant street, was delightfully sur- prised by a large number of young ladies and gentlemen on Thursday evening followng her return from Chicago, Hl., on Tuesday evening. Pleasant diversions marked the pas- sing of the evening when at a late hour refreshments were verved. Mr. Landon 5. Smith and other: conducted the affair. Mrs, Ajleen Anderson has retur jned to Chicago for un indefinite j stay. | Mrs, Lon Vickers, Mrs. Mary A. | Jarrett and Mrs. B. B. Cooper, en |joyed a drive with Mrs. Quest Maywood in her electric car. | Redediecation silver anniversary ,Jand formal opening of Gibson Chap jJel Presbyterian church from Aug .|13 to 20, Each service of the after ;|noon and evening are inspiring »| helpful and intellertual, «a8 promi nent and noted speakers from sev ,joral points of the country are pre! ent. This promises to be a week o ,fintelligent feasting and permanentl tjencamping on Higher Grounds fo lesz, Rev, Arthur E Rankin, pastor and director. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Migs Helen Powell of Savannah, Mo., is visiting here the guest of Miss Josephine Clarke. Miss Esther Van Dyne and Attor- ney Elisha Scott, of Topeka, spent Sunday here the guests of Miss Be- atrice Harvey. Presiding Elder King, of Topeka, spent the week end in Lawrence. Miss Mable Gleed {s visiting re- latives and friends in Topeka. Misdes Mattie Lewis and Rosie Laurie have returned from a weeks' visit {n Atchieon. Miss Leora Fletcher is spending the summer in Judah, Wisconsin, Miss ,Belle Thomas has returned form Topeka, where she spent sev eral days the guest of Miss Hazell Harris. Miss Rachel Elliott, of Des Moines, Ia., is visiting her sister Mrs. P. Hill, Miss Catherine Grant will leav soon for St, Louis, Mo, where she will spend the remainder of the sum mer. ERM Gee see se ES ee oot ane a — Seal” ‘gullies : =) pe nel eae HOTEL DALE CAPE MAY, N. J, Comfort and Elegance withewm Extravagance THIS MAGNIFICENT HOTEL, I CATED IN THE KEART OF THS MOST BEAUTIFUL SEASHORE RESORT IN THE WORLD is replete with every mod- ern improvement, superla- tive in construction, appoist- ments, arveice 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, —— JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS, A camping party composed of Misses M, DeWitt, J, Allen, Clem- ma Harold, I. Campbell, Wade Wil- liams, Mr, Robert Young, Spring- fild, A. Mosley, M, Saunders, all spent a few days and nights in camp at Shelf Road, AN report a fine time, Miss Louire Wright, of W. Rail- road street, spent a few days with her daughter, Mra, Rev, Herman at Fredericksburg, Mo. Rev. Mackay attended the con- ference at Saint Iouls, Mo, and ul- 80 Miss Martha Clark, Mrs, Cora Smith, of DeshMoines Towa, is the guest of her father and other relatives, The supper given August 10th al the Second Baptist church was well attended, Miss Bevie Ross of S. Koscinsk« strect has returned from Galesburg. Mrs. G. Dugan has returned from a pleasant visit with Mrs, El nora Mitcherson at Alton, Mr, Willis Stone, who has beer quite i} is some better. The dance xiven recently a Nicholas Park by the Carnatior M'Call's We Patterns . Oo * Sell are best B a ie af Be) Munsing 10c- 15¢ ~ Wear MID:SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE $1.50 bed spreadsonsale95c ‘ These are fine, big, full-sized Spreads—the crochet weave in hand: some Marseilles patterns; good weight, easy Isunder and very service able—a special under-price purchase of regular $1.50 Spreads 9 On Bale ceaccevenscecemeeceserseensreseeseesse tess anes tes as ee OC Heavy crochet spreads---$ 1.98 —"seconds” of regular $4.00 ones ‘There are two hundred of these fine Crochet Spreads, personally se- lected by our buyer from a great lot of more than 3,000 “seconds”"—end . you may depend on It, he took the best ones, In fact we've falled to find any fault in most of them. Wowever, we bought them as “seconds” and we are going to sell them the same way—seconde” of regutar $4 fine, big, full-size Crochet very setviceable—special $1 98 under-price purchare of regular ThO'ce cesencennsscenocetss e Chambray---7 1-2c Bleached muslin---10¢ ‘An excellent quality of Chambray] Pure white, bleached Mustin; soft Gingham for aprons, waists, house}enough for Summer underwear, firm dresses, and the likes plain blues,fenough for good service—lay in a grays and fans, and neat striped | good supplf while it is on 10 Ratterns—on gpeclal Yc sale nt, pe ryard srescerees c BSAle severoeseravesesoevese 15c toweling---L1¢ 12 1-2c crepe---9¢ A very serviceable grade of part Up to 10-yard lengths of finejjinen Towcling; very easy to wash quahty, crinkley white Crepe—mill| and of most “exceptional wearing ends of regular 12%e grade, on 5c quality—regular 15¢ Towel- 1 sale, per yATd veveesevecrres Ing, per yard ssssccceseevee c Long cloth---9 1-2 15¢ to 25c Fine, soft fintshed, 36-Inch Long] + an Cloth;’ nothing better for Summer Flaxons 10 er Gowns; and —_ undermueline—mill 1 to Zoya lengths of h axe lengths of regular 12%c Long one a Hie linen Anlabed var me Cicth on sale, Sire terial Meh edoand. flora patterna PEL FACS cee seerecerwvoes on white grounds—mill lengths ot Percales---10c regular Ie, 200 and 26¢ 10c Remnant lengthe, snd odd bolts of] “Fisxons,” per YaTdseveccos the very t quality of house dress * Percales in Tast color light and dark Unbleached muslin---10c grounds with small figures and fine A very fine, closely woven grade stripes—very special value 10 of unbleached Muslin, especially de- Al, per yaTd seceve srestone C} sirable for making sheets and pillow * Be! speci 12 1-2¢ nainsook---10¢ Bere es eremestseeee Leave 10c A beautiful quality of yard-wide, : é snow-white Barred Neinwok of a[25¢ pillow tubing---14c¢ fine, soft quality especially deatrable] 42-inch, firmly woven, soft for making rere Snider ne Blesched son, Tubing—the usual the regular quality }C-8-YATi ade an HALE casagesaseveveessed’s TOG) reid eee. 14c Bargain Basement—Pelletier's club was well attended. Music was furnished by Messrs Hazel ‘Wilson and Moore. Mrs, Charles Har fvon has ro turned to her home in Peoria, Il. The barn of Mr. S, Mounts was destroyea by fire recently, A num: ber of chickens were burned and other articles, Mre. Laura Nelson is residing or WwW. Anna street. A pleasant birthday party was given recently in honor of Vivian Blue at the home of Mrs. Lida Moore. Wire, Martha Stewart, 421 Arnet! street has purchased a Ford car, Miss Netlie Early has been on the sick list. Mrs. Minerva Price is a patien at Passanant hospital. Wire, Martha Baldwin of Kans City, ofo, {Is the guest of he mother, Mrs. M. Price. The death of Mr. Daniel Burtor occurred July 24th at Peoria. He Jenves a wife, sister, Mrs. Carri Burton of this city and a nephew He was a good companion and | loving friends to ali who knew him He is gone but not forgotten, bf was 74 years old, CILICKASHA, OKLAHOMA, Mra, E. L, Miller is attending the grand lodge in Boley. Rev, H, H, Williams left Mon- day for various parts in Eastern Oklahoma. Mr. Casland Cade, of Ardmore, was in the city last week a few hours, The leap party held at the home of Mr. D, Dickerson for the Sun- day school, proved & success, Miss Jessie Hadley and = Miss Bradlyne Brown, spent Wednesday In Ardmore. Mrs, Mary anson and Miss Jes: ‘sie Hadley were hostesses at a So eiat party Saturday evening at the Hanson home, The evening was spent in music and cards, The Daughters of Tabor enter- tained with a plenic on the Mal grounds Saturday and later on ir the evening the Fall doors were thrown open for a good subscription dance, Miss Leonora Reed leaves Wed nesday for several weeks visit ir various parta of the state. Rev. M, W. Johnson spent sev eval days in the city en route from ‘Wynnewood. Mr, Bodge Taylor has returned from Boley after several days’ visit and reports a pleasant time. _ Mr, L. W. Christian has retur- ned home from Mt. Pleasant, Tex. Mrs. Medlock has returned home from Kansas City and reports a pleasant trip. | Obituary | (Mrs, Meliasa Pullin, a pioneer of Chickasha, wife of the late William Pullin, was born in the South, Oct. 1850 and died July 3ist, 1916, aged 65 years, She formerly was a resl- dent of Topeka, Kansas, where she resided until the opening of Okla- homa, April 22, 1889 where she moved to a homestead place, eigh- teen miles southwest of Oklahoma ‘City, where she remained until she moved to Chickasha some yeart |tcter. Deceased was the mother of ,elght children, five of whom sur vive her: J. W. Pullin, of Kansas City, Mo,; Thomas Pullin, Marion Iowa; Carrie Dumas, Chickasha: L. E. Williams, Chickasha ant Lucle Grinstead, Saint Louis, Mo, Mother Pullin, as she was famil arily called, was 4 devoted Chris tian, being a member of the Bap tlet church for a period of forty five years; also belonged to num erous orgunizations and a grea Christian worker. Our lose we focl was heaven's gain though she Is miseed fron our presence, She was loved and re |spected by hoth white and colored. Mother Pullin was a member o the Home Mission circle for eigh /teen years. We are at o low with jout her presence, She was a swee counsellor for peace and alway wore a smile, | Mother Pullin was a mother fo both white amd colored—espectally lthe women, Wow she will be mis feed going on her mission if th }many different homes, She was al ways dutiful and dependable, Mother Pullm, we will miss yo ‘|going to and frot Sleep on, slee on. 1] Shadows check our pathway, ‘| Sunbeams come and po, , Sleep on. MRS, FANNIE CROWEFIL, i MRS. CORA R. DICKERSO! . —#— HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. -' Mfisses Maude and Lenora Wilke son returned to the city after a briat visit with relatives and friends in Waverly, Mo. Miss Addell Reynolds, of Kanms City, is here visiting her mother, Mrs, F. H, Harris. An informal reception was given at the home of Mrs. H. A. Brown from 3 to 5 o'clock in heace of the visiting ladies of the city pwhoss names are: Mre. A. Welght, of Phoenix, Arizona; Mrs, Harry Fife, of Pueblo, Colo; Mrs. M. L. Goethard, of Columbus, Obie. The house was beautifully decorated in cut flowers, The color echome was of yellow and white. Miss Nellie McCalep entertained from & to 9 o'clock jn honer of her cousin, Ittle Ruth Kirk, ef Arkan- sas City, The yard was decorated | with Japanese lanterns, amd the time {delightfully spent in games and mu- ale. At a late hour they returned hhome declaring Miss MoCalep an | ideal hostess. : | Miss Captola Stemon gave a par- | Friday in honor of hee guest, Miss Leatha Blantrye, of Junction City. Jt was a very delightful af- ‘| fair. WHEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, (@ Blocks Se. of Union Sation.) N. P. PATTON, Prop. =—CAFE IN CONNECTION— i} Meels at All Hours. : Phene Douglas 4445. 1@14-16 So. Lith St MAHA, —— NEBRASKA, Farms.... @ For Negroes! Malered Men, why not buy a fare «a land where a mso is a msa— Sere ONE crop vill pay for your “rm? ean sell you a farm js Lo an county, Kans. PRICES FROM 10 to’ $20 per acre—easy terms, fine ell, best climate, If you mean busl- ess, write 8. E, CAREY, Attorney at Law, , “Saree! Springs, —:—~ Kansay The signs of the times in church and state demand racial unity upon all questions pertaining to the welfare of the race; hence this call. To the leaders of the race in every state of the Union in church and state, to every race loving man or woman of the Union, this call is extended. And you are hereby urged to attend the race conference to be held in Washington, D. G. Sept. 14 to 16 at Mount Carmel Baptist church, Third and I streets N. W. First session will open at 10 a.m. The Baltimore and Washington ministers conference in joint session June 26, 1916 endorsed and authorized this call, therefore every ministers conference, every fraternal organization, and all other Negro organizations interested in the uplift of the race are urged and asked to send a representative. Every phase of the Negro status in this nation will be carefully considered with a view of memorilizing Congress and those authoritles to ameliorate the same. Prominent men and women of the race who are interested in the uplift of the race will be present and address the conference. It is fair to state in advance that there are expense incidents to this call and no funds from any source; therefore every member of the race should consider it his duty to help bear the same. Kindly manifest your interest by sending a donation to the Secretary or Chairman. For further information address Rev. W. H. Jernigan, Chairman, 430 Que Street N. W., Washington, D. C., or Rev. Wm. Alexander, Sec'y, 1625 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore,Maryland. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. Rev. T. H. Prentice, of Weir City, and Miss Beatrice Mann, of Radley, were united in marriage on July 26th. The revival held at the A. M. E. church for the past two weeks, closed Friday night with the success of three souls added to the church. Mrs. Hattie Gardley and sister-in-law, Estella Hughes and little daughter, of Kanaas City, are here on a visit with relatives. The members of Saint John Baptist church gave a shower party on Wednesday night in honor of their pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Prentice. Mr. T. H. Berry gave a surprise birthday party in honor of his wife, Monday night at their home. Mrs. Mildred Watkins, who had been ill for three weeks is able to be up again. Miss Elnora Carson went to Pittsburg on business, Thursday. Mrs. Anna Kirthy went to Girard Sunday to visit her sister, Mrs. C. Sawyer. Mrs. P. B. Goodwin went to Radley, Sunday on a visit. Miss Lena Watkins is still on the sick list Rev. Mrs. E. Johnson, of this place, held services at Mineral all day Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. G. Wells, August 6th a fine baby boy and he died on the 7th. The mother is doing nicely. VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK COLORADO. Mrs. William Jones, Mrs. Fred Williams; Misses Boydston were in Victor, Wendesaay attending the opera. Miss Daisy Foster, formerly of Topeka, is visiting in Victor. Mrs. Dave Z. Hill is on the sick list, but at present is much improved in health. Messrs Lee Reed, Carl McGee, Fred Smith, Chas. Boyd, also attended the show in Victor. Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe; Mr. and Mr. John Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Clarke, formed a theatre party on Wednesday. The Misses Ruth and Dorothy Cane and Mr. Dave Hill were the theatre guests of Mr. Lawrence Cotwell on Wednesday. Mr. George W. Cotwell and Mr. Robert Wagner attended the grand lodge of Masons in Colorado Springs last week. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Waddy and Mr. James C. Canty, were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cotwell on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hal Clay and son were the theatre guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Reeves, Wednesday evening. Messrs Charles Davis and Mike Michael were the theatre guests on Mr. William Bryant. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris and Miss Foster, were the dinner guests of Mr. Mack McDonald on Sunday evening at Vindicator Lodge. Mr. McDonald served a beautiful cafeteria lunch of six courses. The house was beautifully decorated with white and pink caranations and roses. His guests departed voting him many thanks for his real hospitality. Mrs. John Kimberling has returned from a two months visit with relatives and friends in the East. She reports having had a most delightful time. Mrs. William Morris was a caller in Victor, Sunday. Mr. Lawrence Cotwell underwent a serious operation for his eyes last week. At present he is much improved. School time is near at hand. Have your children ready for the opening. Rev. E. H. Lee and Mies Stella Bradshaw attended the association at Great Bend. Mr. Sam Woods and Misses Ada and Laura Woods are in the community looking after their wheat. Mrs. Hall and Bradley were the visitors of Mrs. E. H. Lee, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Bradshaw, Sr., on last Sunday gave an anniversary dinner to their children. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Leroy White and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw and son, Mrs. Belle Bennett and Miss Stella Bradshaw; Mesars Nelson, Levi, Ralph Bradshaw and Mrs. Thomas Moore. Grain still stays at a good price and the farmers are wearing a broad smile. Miss Fern Garland is spending a few weeks in Joplin, Mo. Correspondents will please take notice and write on but ONE side of the paper. In cases where this rule is violated, notes will be consigned to the waste basket. Manager. The church of Independence gave a union picnic for their Sunday school children Friday at Riverside park. Mr. Elmer McBee and Mr. Marvin Finze is spending a few weeks in Wichita with friends. Miss Edith Finze and Mrs. P White are visiting relatives and friends at Pleasanton. Mrs. Richard Payne and family, left for Scyrance, where they will make their home. Mrs. Will Lonian is spending the summer in Michigan, Wis. Mrs. I. H. Montgomery and little daughter, Elizabeth, of Tulsa, Okla., is visiting relatives in the city. Miss Dora Cater and Miss Ethel Holt returned Sunday from Garnet, where they have been visiting for the past two weeks. The First Baptist church is getting ready for a weeks' bazaar. Mr. M. Payne left Sunday night for Wichita to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lewis Payne in which Mr. L. Payne has our sympathy. Miss Thelma Thomas who had been ill for sometime is improving rapidly at this writing. Mrs. McFarland is on the sick list. Mr. Anthony Washington is on the sick list. We are glad to state that Mr. Wilson, superintendent of the M. E. Sunday school is improving in health after several weeks' illness. Rev. P. A. Morrow and wife, of Manhattan, and Rev. S. H. Johnson, of Alma, are the guests of Rev. T. S. Morris and family, 1415 North Ninth street. THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD I am Open for Business Night and Day. We NEVER SLEEP. Rev. P. A. Morrow delivered a lecture at the M. E. church Monday night. A short sermon followed by Rev. S. H. Johnson. Misses Estella and Myrtle Oliver, 716 Everett avenue, returned from Colorado Springs, Colo., after spending several weeks the guest of Rev. Draynon and wife. The funeral of Mr. Leslie Woodfork, letter carrier on the rural route, No. 3, was held Sunday at the A. M. E. church, the Rev. J. R. Ransom officiating. Floral tributes were many and beautiful. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Dwyer of Minneapolis, Minn., and an uncle, Mr. John Woodfork, 823 Freeman avenue and other relatives and many friends to mourn his demise. The remains were placed in a vault in Woodlandemetery to await the arrival of his sister who was visiting in Billings, Mont. The corner stone for the Masonic hall, Tenth street and Washington boulevard was laid by Hiram Lodge No. 89 and Olive Branch No. 74, A. F. & A. M., Sunday afternoon conducted by Grand Master Ernest J. Hawkins. The ceremonies were beautiful and the band rendered excellent music. Various lodges who had put windows in the New Metropolitan Baptist Temple, Ninth and Washington boulevard, were dedicated Sunday. A fine program was rendered and PORO HAIR GROWER Have a Box of ORO sent by ARCEL OST 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-HINCKE MILLING CO. Kansas City, U. S. A. We wish to thank all the friends for so many acts of kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our brother and nephew, Mr. Leslie Woodfork, also for the beautiful floral tributes. MR. JOHN WOODFORK, MRS. PAULINE WOODFORK, MRS. D. DWYER. The funeral of Mr. J. W. Vandiver, 916 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, was held at the residence Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. R. Ransom, assisted by Rev. D. A. Holmes. He leaves to mourn his demise a wife, four daughters and other relatives. Mr. Henry Mobily and Mrs. Mayme Butlor, of the First Baptist church were delegates to the Kaw Valley district convention and association in Topeka. They returned last week and it was our pleasure to visit that church Sunday and listen to an excellent report from ench. GUTHRIE, OKLA. The Rev. T. M. Gatewood, presiding elder of the Guthrie district, held his district conference, Woman's Missionary society, Sunday school and Epworth League conventions at Boley, Sunday, August 9 to 13. Bishop M. F. Jamison was present and gave inspiration to the work. Rev. G. M. Harel did himself honor by his untiring work to entertain the delegates. J. W. Johnson led the district on general claims.—J. W. Johnson, Repoter. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Miss Lucy Davenport left for Guthrie last Friday to visit her parents. She had been visiting at the Franklin home. Oscar Brown left Friday for Larned, where he has accepted a job in a hotel. Mrs. Don Fleming and daughter, Mrs. Charles Walton, left for Wichitaita Sunday to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Walton will attend the association at Great Bend before returning home. Mesdames John Nichols, and D. E. Douglass visited Sunday at Burden. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Nichol, who have recently moved on a farm in that part of the country. Miss Luvena Franklin who had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franklin, left for her home in Kansas City, Sunday. Mrs. M. Childs, who had been visiting her sons, Charles and Frank for the past month has returned to the city and says she likes Wichita fine. The ladies of Almond Chapter, O. E. S., who visited the grand lodge at Emporia last week returned home Saturday. Mrs. William Coleman went to Great Bend, Tuesday to attend the Baptist convention. Mr. A. D. Bledsoe left Sunday for Colorado, Springs, Colo., for a months' stay with the hope of emproving his health. Mr. Gabe Brown came up from Wellington, Saturday en route to Denver, Colo. Miss Ruth Tandy went to Hutchinson last week to visit her grand-father, Rev. Lightfoot and Mrs. Ben Williams. Mrs. William Pinkard and daughter, Miss Willie Lee, went East last week for an indemnite stay Mr. Ray Williams was in town the first of the week visiting his wife. He is employed by one of the large milling companies of Wichita, and expects to move to that city in a short time. Prof. Morrow, of the Topeka Industrial Institute, was a Newton visitor Sunday. Mrs. F. R. Jordan, 1110 High street, left Sunday morning for a visit to Nashville and Memphis, Tenn., and other points in Dixie. Miss Bessie Frame, of Wichita, visited her sister, Mrs. Clarence Page recently. Miss Frame is a former Newton girl and her many friends will be pleased to learn that she will teach this term in Russell Springs. Miss Laura Work, of Arkansas City, is visiting Miss Mattie Jordan. Miss Ethel Anderson is spending the summer in Western Kansas. Dr. A. K. Lawrence and Mr. Ambrose Woodard, of Wichita, were the guests of Miss Mattie Jordan, Sunday. OTTAWA, KAN. The Advancement League met at the A. M. E. church Thursday, August 10. Many new names were presented for memorship. Rev. John Allan preached at the Baptist church Sunday night. Mrs. Harrison Baldwin is home from St. Joseph, where she went to visit her sick sister, Mrs. Jennie Maddox. She reports her as being much improved. Mrs. Mabel Hudson of St. Louis is here visiting relatives. Mrs. Mollie Washington is able to be out agan after being confined at home by illness. Handbills are out announcing the big picnic to be held at Forest park, Ottawa, Sept. 22, under the auspices of the Third Baptist church. Guess who! Wedding bells will soon ring out for a prominent Ottawa couple. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Campbell of Hebron, Neb., are on their way to Ottawa to visit relatives, accompanied by Miss Victoria Andrews, who has been visiting them for the past two months. Miss Andrews also visited friends in Ellendale, N. Dak., They will visit their sister, Mrs. Gerstruch Hooker in Council Grove, Kan., coming from there to Ottawa. Miss Leona McCurry of Hastings Neb., is with us and we are glad to say this cultured young lady will make Ottawa her home. She is agent for the Poro firm of St. Louis and will give treatments in scalp and hair culture. Watch for her announcement in the next issue. Mr. Wm. McBrien came into town this morning at 7:30 with a wagon load of cantaloupes, the biggest load ever—well, I guess I know; I saw it. Do you want to know how to hear from your friends who are so slow about answering your letters? Well, I will tell you the secret—just subscribe for the Plaindealer. You will hear from them every week, sick or well, busy or at leisure. This grand old paper will let you know about them. It is the greatest Negro paper in the Union. Give it a warm welcome in your home.—Race Pride. Then, Simpson, agent, Fourth and Main streetets, Ottawa. OTTAWA, KANSAS. Aug. 8.—A surprise party was given for Rev, and Mrs. Williams, A large number attended, and all enjoyed themselves. Aug. 8.—The Missionary club gave an entertainment Tuesday night. The program was very good indeed. After the program, re- --- Aug. 8.—At 10 a. m., Mrs. B. A. Williams left Ottawa for Pittsburg. She regretted it very much, because she was enjoying herself immensely. As she is a school teacher, and her school begins next month, she felt it her duty to go and make preparations for her pupils. We hope she will be back again soon and stay longer than she did this time. Aug. 9.—A goodly number were out to prayer meeting Wednesday night. The pastor hopes that there will be a time when every individual as Christian will attend the prayer services more often. The church is in need of each member's prayers so it may go on until the ending of time. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. No. 7013. In the matter of the estate of Georganna Solomon, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT . Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of August, A. D., 1916, the underrigned war, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kundus, duly appointed executor of the estate of Georganna Solomon, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer Aug. 18, 1916.] PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County and State of Kansas. Dortha M. Eckardt, Plaintiff, vs. H. B. Eckardt, Defendant, State of Kansas to H. B. Eckardt, you are hereby notified that Dortha M. Eckardt has sued you for a divorce in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas; cause abandonment and gross neglect of duty. Unless you answer said petition on or before the 30th day of September, 1916, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing said plaintiff from you. H. W. EULER, Attorney. (Seal.) C. W. Bower, Clerk of the District Court; by Florence F. Scott, Deputy. You may never know it happened if you fail to read The Topeka Plaindealer. Buffalo Cafeteria 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. Relieves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24HOURS With compulsory heavy bearer 17.7 Beware of (MID) counterfeits. Bid be paid directly. DR. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER 25c Postpaid Whitens and Clears dark or brown skin. Bleaches sallow or dark complexion, causing it to grow whiter. Get the original Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener. Do not accept imitations. Sold by druggists or sent direct postpaid anywhere in the United States for 25c. Remember the name, Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener. Made only by JACOBS PHARMAOY ATLANTA, GA. School will soon start. See that your children enroll at the first of the term. Mrs. Evelyn Galtskill spent last week in Junction City with re'atives and friends. Missca He'en Forles and Edna Ware are in Kansas City visiting Miss He'en Brown. Mrs. Chas. Caldwell is enjoying a visit from her sister, Mrs. Tyler, of Leavenworth. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, of Fort Scott, are in the city visiting their daughter, Mrs. Dennis Ray. --- Miss Eunice Hayle, of Emporin, is spending a few weeks in the city with her sister, Miss Candace Hayle. Miss Almeda Brower left yesterday for Kansas City, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Junius J. N. Gray. ```markdown ``` Mr. S. Woods, of Guthrie, Okla., was in the city this week to attend the funeral of his daughter, Mrs. Cora Childs. ```markdown ``` Mr. Ed D. Montgomery, who for sometime had been employed at the Palace, has gone into the waste paper business. 图 2-2 Miss Marjory Malone, Mrs. John Rucker and Miss Winona Spradley left Tuesday for Colorado Springs. Colo., on a vacation. --- Mr. Charles Whitney is among the Topekans in attendance on the National Negro Business League in Kansas City this week. ```markdown ``` Messrs Harold Monroe and Emmett Cunningham left Wednesday for Kansas City to represent Topeka in the tennis tournament. --- ? Mrs. W. P. Phillips and Miss Pearl Levell have returned from a pleasant visit with friends and relatives at Manhattan and Clay Center. By an oversight, the name of Miss Annabel Sawyer did not appear in the list of delegates to the Christian Convention held in Emporia last week. 例 2 ```markdown ``` Prof. H. T. Kealing, president of Western University, was in the city this week on business. He says he expects a large enrollment at the school this term. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Katherine Reynolds, of Pasadena, Calif., is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Nancy Rucker and sisters, Mrs. Maude Knott and Mrs. B. Woodall. 图 Mrs. Joe Blaney of Charleston. S. C., arrived last Saturday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Henney Martin, and newphew, Dr. T. P. Martin, and family. 红黄 Mr. S. A. E. Moore, the real estate man, of Carbondale, was in the city a few hours one day this week, and while here was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Ed D. Montgomery. 汽 座 Mr. E. G. Greene has purchased a roven passenger automobile and will operate it as a taxi. Mr. Greene is a professional automobile man and will render efficient service. --- Always abreast of the times and in keeping with his large and growing practice, Dr. T. P. Martin has thrown his Ford car into the scrap heap and purchased a Maxwell touring car. 测 The sugeral of Miss Mary Lou Walthal, a chorus girl with the Jones Comedy Co., who died Aug. 9th at a local hospital, was held in the chapel of the Hamilton Undertaking parlors Monday at 10 a.m. Rev. J. C. Johnson, recently transferred from the Arkansas C. M. E. conference to the Missouri-Kansas conference, and now stationed at Kansas City, Mo., was a guest of Rev. J. W. S. Lowe, of Lane Chapel this week. --- Mr. Ellis Hunt, of Salina, arrived in the city last Saturday on a week's visit looking after business interest. Mrs. John Page and daughter Dorothy are in Kansas City this week attending the Business League meeting. --- Miss Myrtle Hanks has returned from Manhattan, where she visited relatives and friends. She reports a pleasant time. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Dennis Ray is attending the Business League meeting at Kansas City this week. She is enroute to Chicago, where she will take a post graduate course in chilropody. ```markdown ``` 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. --- Elders B. S. Sennesco and B. J. Easley, of Trenton, Tenn., will preach at the Primitive Baptist church on Lincoln and King streets. Saturday night and Sunday morning and evening. Geo. Gentry, pastor. ```markdown ``` Mr. K. K. Pnikston, president of the Apex Amusement Syndicate, is in Kansas City this week in attendance on the National Negro Business League. Mr. Pinkston is a native of Mississippi and expects to meet many old friends. 图 If anyone knows the whereabouts of Miss Isabelle Butta, kindly enform her that a letter addressed in care of this office is being held here for her, and if she will call or let us know where to send same, we will gladly attend to the matter. --- The ladies of Mrs. Wade's Sunday school class of St. John A. M. E. church delightfully entertained Mrs. G. J. Coleman, who is quite feeble, yesterday afternoon with an outing and refreshments at City park. --- Mrs. Lennie 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. Mrs. Addie Lann entertained at her home on Fillmore Thursday, Augusts 10, at six o'clock dinner, Mrs. Duffy and Celia Duffy of St. Louis, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Greenway, their two little daughters, their little friend, Miss Janie Pillow and Miss Scottie Mothel. Dr. T. P. Martin reports that Dr. J. M. Jamison, 327 Madison street, who was injured in a street car wreck, Aug. 5th at the corner of Fifth and Jefferson streets, is convalescing and if no complications set in will be able to resume at least part of his practice within the next ten or fifteen days. # ```markdown ``` # Mrs. Annie E. Goodwin and daughter, Miss Ethel Goodwin, of Chicago, arrived in the city last Sunday on a visit to their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Frazier, 106 N. Jefferson street. They were met at the Rock Island station by Mr. and Mrs. Frazir, Mrs. C. Mukos and Mrs. Mitchell. --- The following officers were elected at the Convention of the Christian churches held in Kansas City; C. E. Terry, Emporia, president; Rev. C. E. Craggett, Topeka, vicepresident; David Johnson, Wathena, treasurer; Miss Elizabeth Davis, Kansas City, secretary; Rev. B. C. Duke, Topeka, corresponding secretary. --- Mr. J. R. Lytle, father of Mr. Charles C. Lytle, deputy marshal of the court of Topeka, will arrive in the city soon. Mr. Lytle has been residing in New York for the past ten or twelve years, and is now in Saint Louis where he was called on account of the death of his sister. He will come to Topeka within a few days and will make this place his future home. 图 1 图 2 Rev. W. H Jernagin, D. D., of Washington, D. C., pastor of one of the largest Baptist churches of that city, formerly of Oklahoma City, Okla., was in Topeka this week en route from Boley, Okla., where he attended the grand lodge and from visiting friends at Oklahoma City. While here he was the guest of Rev. C. G. Fishback, and left Tuesday for Kansas City to attend the Business League. WILSON'S SUMMER GARDEN 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. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis A. Jones are now comfortably domiciled in their new home at 1540 Kansas avenue. Misses Geneva, Georgia and Lottie Hall have returned from Kansas City where they spent several days shopping and visiting friends. Miss Lottie has resumed her duties at the Sanitary laundry. The City B. Y. P. U. held its regular monthly meeting last Sunday afternoon with the Third Baptist church and it poved a very interesting meeting. The next meeting will be with Shiloh Baptist church. Miss Goldie Duke entertained a few frienda Sunday afternoon in honor of her house guests Miss Helen Hughes of Chicago, Miss Maybelle Batos, of Kansas City and Mrs. Florence Ross and sister, Miss Claudia Quarles, who have been visiting at the home of their cousin, Mrs. Geo. Jones on E. Eighth avenue. Mrs. Cora Childs, wife of John Childs, died Saturday at a local hospital after an illness of several months. She leaves to mourn her demise a husband and two little children, Harry and Gans. The funeral was held from Hamilton's undertaking parlors, the Rev. J. D. Rice, pastor of the M. E. church officiating. The chapel was beautifully arranged and the service were very impressive. "Uncle" David Chiles, the veteran truck gardner and plant grower, is attending the National Negro Business League in Kansas City this week and while there will be the guest of relatives. "Uncle" David is one of the most successful truck farmers in America and has the collateral on hand to show that he knows the business. He is on proyrami for a talk on "How to Make Truck Farming Pay." Miss Corine L. Bennett, one our foremost lady educators and a teacher in the public schools of Topeka, is in Kansas City this week in attendance on the National Negro Business League and the National Negro Press association. Miss Bennett is a newspaper woman of no small ability, and her presence among the men and women of the press will add greatly to the activity of that grand body. Miss Bennett at one time was connected The Plaindealer and is quite well known in newspaper circles. Mr. Fred (Punny) Thompson, linotype operator, who for the past year has been operating a machine on an Italian paper in St. Louis, is expected to arrive home the 1st of the month. Young Thompson is considered to be one of the best operators in the business, and the thing that makes our chest, poke out is that he learned the business in The Plaindealer office and went direct to great, big old Saint Louis and made good right off the bat. It is likely that he will be on the linotype staff of The Plaindealer this winter. Persuade Your Cook to Serve Banquet Ham For Your Breakfast They are mild, sweet and delicious; make red blood and hard muscles, satisfy the appetite and nourish the brain. Made in Topeka by Chas. Wolff Packing Co. Phone 1778 N 1. # ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` Ogeal Wilson, Manager. Extra Special Offer A. 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. 11G East Fifteenth St. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the many friends for their acts of kindness at the death of our wife and daughter. JOHN A. CHILDS For a perfect imitation of Colorado's cooling breezes visit Wilson's Summer Garden. Prof. William E. Guy, a teacher in the public schools at Leavenworth is spending a few days in the city the guest of his parents and friends. He has taught four successful terms in that city and as evidence that he has given satisfaction, was re-elected to teach this year. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Clark and little daughter, left one day this week for Kansas City, whre they attended the Business League, and from there they went to Excelsior Springs to spend a few weeks. They will also visit relatives and friends in several other places Mr. Clark is custodian at the Farmers' National Bank, a position he has held for several years, and his wife is a popular milliner and dress maker. On Wednesday evening at their beautiful home, 108 N. Jefferson street, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Frazier royally entertained about seventy-seven of their friends in honor of their niece, Mrs. Annie E. Goodwin, and her daughter, Miss Ethel, of Chicago, and a very pleasant time was enjoyed. The house was beautifully decorated in flowers and ferns and brilliant lights. Music for the occasion was furnished by Mrs. A. Thompson. At a late hour all departed, declaring Mr. and Mrs. Frazier most excellent host and hostess. or Cook to Serve weet and delicious; and hard muscles, stite and nurish the Topeka by Packing Co. # --- ```markdown ``` QBITUARY OF SISTER JOSIE WARNER, A MEMBER OF ST. MARK A, M. E. CHURCH. Sleep away in Jesus' arms Friday morning, August 4, at 8 o'clock, at her home, 911 North Western avenue. She was born in Natchez, Miss., and was married to Rev. Price J. Cornish, C. A. R., and moved to Topeka thirty-five years ago. Mother Cornish was the mother of six children. Her first husband died and she married again to Nathan Warner, C. A. R., and he died four years ago. She was better known by the name of Mother Cornish. She was a midwife until she lost her eyesight. She lived the life of a consistent Christian anchored in Christ Jesus. Her life has been so beautiful that we cannot say anything that will add to its supreme excellence. The sweet influence of such a life leads on and on until the final dissolution of time. Mother Cornish Wainer was a member of the A. M. E. church 52 years, a mother of the church 37 years, pointed men and women to the Lamb of God that takoth away the sins of the world. She heard the voice of Jesus calling her home and gathered up the folds of her robe of righteousness and drew it more closely about her, took the palm, of victory in her hand and with a convoy of angels stepped over on the other side. She fought the good fight of faith and laid hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called and hast professed. A good profession before many witnesses I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession. Mother dear, asleep in Jesus' blessed sleep, From which none ever wake to weep, Waiting the summons from on high. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and beautiful floral offerings during the recent illness and death of our mother. Long may they live to enjoy the greatest blessings of our Father in Heaven. Mrs. Robert Ida M. Jordan. Mrs. Eliza Lawmon Mr. G. C. Conrish. There is no place like Wilson's Summer Garden for an evening of comfort. --- Mrs. W. W. Ewing, wife of Rev. Ewing of the Third Baptist church, left yesterday for Van Buren, Ark., on a months' visit with her parents. --- Miss Julia Chiles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Childs, who underwent an operation at Saint Francis hospital Monday for appendicitis, is doing nicely and in a fair way to recover. Dr. T. P. Martin is the attending physician. 图 图 Miss Ota Perkins, one of the few good stenographers of her race in these ports, is spending a few weeks in Wichita, the guest of her friend, Miss Gertrude Owens, and from there she will also visit friends in Kansas City. Miss Perkins is a graduate of the Topeka High school and a local business college. ```markdown ``` Mr. William Vaughan, who several weeks ago went to Lincoln, Nebr., arrived one day this week and is arranging to open a cleaning and pressing establishment in that city. Mr. Vaughan is a good, clean, upright business man, and for years has followed the clothes cleaning and dyeing business in this city where he has established an enviable reputation in that line of work. Lincoln is not only gaining a high-class workman, but a good citizen as well. The Plaindealer with a host of friends wish Mr. Vaughan success in his new field, and if the Nebraska's fail to treat him just right, a warm welcome awaits him in Topeka. He is a Mason and also an officer in Jackson's Twenty-third Regimental band. 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 terme- te, phone 1422 REAL COLORED PEOPLES HAIR NOW ON SALE Have just received a lot of beautiful Brids of REAL HAIR and they are now on display at 116 East 15th Street.—Mrs. Alice Todd. Rev. Dawson Self of Hill City, Kansas, was a caller at this office one day this week. Mesdames Chas. Butcher and Joe Tolbert will leave tomorrow for different points in California. Mr. R. J. Morgan spent Sunday in Kansas City with his daughter. Mrs. Lucile Morgan Reeves. If you are a constant reader of the Timescaler you will be wise. Owing to the high cost of paper we are compelled to charge for all obituaries and other long write-ups and announcements. All communications to his paper except through regular correspondents will be charge for, unless the matters is something of real interest to the race. Our rates are 10c per line for all articles containing up to ten lines, and over ten lines 5c per line, allowing six words to the line. Money must accompany copy of matter for publication. Business of Worth! You should read Rucker Smith's pamphlet. Just off the press—red hot. It is a tenable solution of the Negro problem. Its value cannot be estimated. No race man or woman can afford not to read it. Send at once. We only have a limited number. One silver dime will bring it to your door. The Thawler. Call or address, M. RUCKER 557 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. CARRIAGE AND WAGON PAINTING, general Blackamithing, Horse-shoeing, Repairing, Auto Work a specialty. Bell phone West 3700, H. phone West 8111. Mr. A. Boyd and Mr. I. Freeman, 1404 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. YOU , SHOULD READ Rucker Smith's Pamphlet, just off the press redhot. It gives a tenable solution of the Negro problem. Its value cannot be estimated. No race man or woman can afford not to read it. Send at once. We only have a limited number. One silver dime will bring it to your door—"The Trawler." Call or address Mr. Rucker Smith, 557 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. ONLY NEGRO PICTURE SHOW in Kansas City, Mo., owned and conducted by a Negro, is at Twelfth street and Highland avenue. First class in every respect. Open every evening. Admission 5 cents. Mr. J. L. Williams, owner and manager. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison St. Special disease. Phone 969. DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM Physician and Surgeon, 499 Kansas Ave. Phone 4265. Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a.m. 7:00 to 6:00 p.m.; 7:30 to 9:00 every Sunday by request. OFFICE MOUNTS: 9 a.m. to 12 m. 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, Call Answered at Night. Office with Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. 1164 Monroe St.—Tel. 3867 R. 2. Dry hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 8 to 10:30. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIS, Physician and Surgeon, Phone 3608. 188 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Memdence Pheno. 3608 R. 2. Telephone 774. Res. 4691 Bedford A. TAYLOR, M. Physician and Surgeon. Office 316 Kansas Ave. over Gilles Drug store, across from Three Mills. Call answered Night by Residence 914 Buchanan B. DENTIST. All Wills Guaranteed to Grow atisfaction ... Trolley To Kansas City! of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the MULLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you up the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military police and many other important sight-seeking places. Cars leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Saturday night; last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Carp moves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. 'Ah, there's Sweetness, Madam' Just one thing required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's the butter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. Meadow Cream Butter PLEASED WITH THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALEP Ashland, Kan., July 31, 1916. Mr. Nick Chiles: Dear Sir — Inclosed herewith please find bank draft for $1.50, which amount pays my subscription to The Paindealer to July, as per your statement of some time ago. I am very highly pleased with your paper and the fair, frank way you have of expressing your opinion on the race question. If our race only had a few more men as leaders of the same caliber as the Plaindealer's editor we would be more able under their guidance to assert and demand our rights. We lack that power of the initiative. If it is satisfactory with you, you may continue sending your paper and I will forward 50 cents to pay for three months more. I am not sure just where I will be at the expiration of this time. My delay in remitting was due to the fact that I have been in school at Western University and the paper was being sent to my home address at Ashland. I trust you have not been seriously inconvenienced by the delay. James, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Doyle, is seriously ill with summer complaint. ... We are enjoying cooler weather, as grateful showers fell in this city Saturday and Sunday. One of the most beautiful weddings witnessed in years was solemnized in the A. M. E. church Wednesday, August 9, when Miss Mabel Jackson was united in marriage to Mr. John Milton Payne of St. Joeopr, Mo. The bride looked very pretty in white net over whiteatin and carried a shower bouquet. Her sister, Miss Ethel Jackson, and Miss Jessie Wilkerson of St. Jo- seph were bridesmaids, and Mr. Howard Walker and Mr. Sam Bruer of St. Joseph were best men. A reception was given at True Eleven hall. The presents were many and beautiful. The couple left for a short visit in Omaha and will be at home in St. Joseph. Mrs. William Young and her nephew, Roland Tyler, have returned home after a week spent in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Florence Lett Dale and Mrs. Jere Taylor have returned from attending the Eastern Star Grand Lodge in Emporia, Kan. Mrs. Taylor was elected grand custodian of the W. & O. fund of the Kansas and Colorado jurisdiction. The Utopia Art and Reading club was very pleasantly entertained at the residence of Mrs. John Kelly, 826 North Second street. After the business session a dainty lunch was served. PARSONS, KAN. John Booker and W. T. Tomlin have returned from Boley and Okmulgee, Okla., where they visited relatives. Mrs. Charles Hudson was in Cherokee one day last week. Miss Lottie Cartwright is on the sick list. W. L. Tyson, the popular tailor, has returned from southern Texas, where he took the remains of his wife, who died in Osawatomie, Kan. Mrs. Abe Darcas received the sad news that her sister, Mrs. Mary L. White, had died Monday, August 7, at Anderson, Grimes county Texas. The last report from Nathaniel Perkins was that he was growing much worse. The Trustee Helpers club met with Mrs. J Henderson Friday afternoon. Mrs. S. Walton and two sons, Charlie and Earl, are in Kansas City visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hopkins went to Pittsburg Sunday for a short visit: The Orphans Trio, composed of Chas. T. Wood, Arthur B. Fox and Marion Jackson of Independence, have returned to Parsons. Their musical engagements were as follows: Monday night, Joplin, Mo.; Tuesday, Carthage, Mo.; Wednesday, Pittsburg, Kan.; Thursday, Fort Scott, Kan., and Tuesday, August 15, Parsons. These young men have rare talent. The Parsons Tennis club will hold in connection with their first tournament a lawn party for the benefit of the club. Any players or clubs in this vicinity desiring to compete for the cups should notify Fred Williams, secretary. The rally at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church Sunday, the 6th, was a great success. The Star grocery, formerly owned by H. R. Bradley and P. Bowen, is now operated by W. L. Tyson and II. Patterson. Everything is new and clean, so place your orders with these good men and they will see that you get everything in their line promptly. P. Bowen, manager, corner Twenty-first and Corning. Mrs. Gertie Fisher has installed a new piano in her restaurant at Delmont and Twentleth streets. Mrs. Mattie J. Shepherd has gone to Kansas City and Leavenworth, to which latter place she took her small niece, Miss Faye Jones, to spend the winter at the Catholic convent. Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Bowser will occupy her rooms during her absence. Mrs. George Brown and two children have gone to Boley, Okla., for a visit with her parents. Mrs. Mamie Williams passed through the city Sunday afternoon enroute from Welch, Okla., to Sedalia, Mo. Social every Thursday night at Christian church. Rev. Scott, Pastor. Rev. R. A. Cartwright returned Wednesday from Coffeyville, Kan. Please have your subscription money ready, as our agent, Miss Cozette Harris, will collect. Misses Pearl, Gertrude and Hattie Davis and Messrs. Ernest Haines and Henry Essex of Dunlap were in the Grove Wednesday night to attend the chautauqua. Mrs. E. D. Moore went to Dunlap Friday on business. Mrs. Walter Johnson and daughter Callie went to Emporia Friday, returning Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence King have returned to Cottonwood Falls after visiting several weeks with Mrs. King's sister, Mrs. Allen Guy. (Angie and Sarah Patterson of Dunlap took part in the concert given by Mrs. E. D. Moon Saturnight. Henry Essex and Nolie Turner of Dunlap were in Council Grove Saturday night to attend the concert. Laverne Mitchell has returned to her home on Rock creek. Miss Amelia Ball of Emporia, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harding Saturday and Sunday, returning home Monday morning. Rev. W. H. Merritt and wife, Mr. Sam Alexander and Miss Leta Wooda motored to Pleasant View Sunday. Rev. Clarence Davis and wife entertained at their beautiful home in the country Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harding, Miss Amelia Ball of Emporia and Mr. Ed Balley. The Silver Leaf Sewing Circle met Thursday at the home of Mrs. W H. Merritt. Mrs. W. H. Merritt will give a concert and social at Pleasant View Saturday, Agust 19. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Miss Alice Martin and Mr. Fay Bradley were married in Chanute, Kansas, Saturday. Their many Friends extend congratulations. Mrs. Chester Williams, of Channute, Kansas is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Johnson. She was accompanied by Miss Wilda Johnson. Mrs. Ed Lynch is very sick. Her friends hope her a speedy recovery. Mrs. R. L. Green is improving very rapidly from an attack of fever. Mme. Simpson, of Chetopa, Kansas, stopped over in the city Sunday. Rev Tanner, of Pittsburg, Kansas, was en route to Tulsa, Friday. Prof. Nevels, of Muskogee and P. B. J Hudson, of Porter, were in the city Friday, the former was in search of a place to teach. Mrs. Madden of Oswego, passed through from Porter, Saturday. Rev. Bell, of Muskogee, held ser- vices at Sunrise Baptist church, Sunday. Choakey Hubbard was in the city from Lightning Creek, Saturday. Wiley Jones, wife and daughter, of Muskogee, were in the city Monday to attend the funeral of George Hubbard on Lightning Creek. Dennis Hicks was in Joplin, Mo., Monday. Blanche Burnett was called to Galena, Kansas, owing to the illness of her brother. Dan Henry was in Oklahoma City, a few days last week visiting Rev. H. L. Borders. Rev. Moore, of Nowata, held services at the First Baptist church, Sunday. John Madden was in from Lightning Creek, Saturday. It is reported that one of our young men while visiting in Muskogee several months ago, told a lady that he was the possessor (at least his father was) of four machines: Hudson Six, Chalmes, Overland and Stutis, lived in a two story brick house, employed two yard men, a servant girl and owned a gas and oil field; of course this sounded well to the young ladies and they began at once to frame some plan of helping him to dispose of it. One made a visit to the city and inquired for the urchin, his friend getting into the wind what was about to happen and rushed home to change his garb and appear civil, when he returned the lady had sped away in her machine. We will not mention the name but be careful; your sins will find you out. Mrs. A. P. Blakemore, of Cheetopa, Kansas, was in the city from Panther Creek. Rev. G. T. Holdman, of Oswego, Kansas, was en route to Porter, on Saturday. Felix Jackson, Mrs. Sophrona Colbert and daughter, Millie, were enroute to Atoka Monday to attend the funeral of the former's father. They will spend several days before returning to Joplin. ELWOOD, KANSAS. Rev. E. J. Malone preached a very interesting sermon Sunday morning. Rev. Goodwin, of Blue Rapids, will preach at the A. M. E. church Wednesday night. Mr. Richard Finley left Tuesday night for Chariton County Missouri, to visit his son, Lloyd, who is very ill. Mrs. Nellie Reed, of Leavenworth, is in the city attending her mother, Mrs. Effie York, who remains very poorly. Her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Johnson, returned to her home in Junction City Wednesday. Rev. Herring, of South Saint Joseph, Mo., preached at the Baptist church, Sunday afternoon. A large congregation greeted him. The Baptist have hired a preacher who will move to the city and begin his duties next month. Messrs Clarence Henri, Glenn Hughes and John Wallace, of Troy, were Eldwood visitors, Sunday. Bruce and Matthew Wilkinson were Eldwood visitors Tuesday. The Elwood band will give an entertainment Saturday night in Mr. Sam Henderson's yard. Mrs. Lina Jackson, of Denver, Colo., is in the city visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jackson. Mrs. Alice Lamasters and daughter, Mrs. Ora Hill, were Elwood visitors, Sunday. TO PLAINDEALER READERS IN GRAND OLD MISSOURII Our Traveling Agent, Mr. Theo. Baughman, is in your state and is very likely to call on you at any old time. Be ready to settle with him when he calls. LONG HAIR EXELENTO QUININE POMAGE It is a preparation that feeds the scap and roots of the hair and mats the hair grow so long soft and silky that you can fix it up any way you want to. Thou- ands of women h ve beautified their hair with labs to and you can do the same. Price 25e by mail or receipt of stamps or coins. THE HOTEL SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will do straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also atm not injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, b is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heated Beat on the market. Price per box, 80c. Alcohol Hc Write for Literature MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY Stonestree Undertakers and Fu MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $100 SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis. Must not to individually. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair, after a shampoo or bath, an straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Alumism Comb can not injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar where is heated on our Alcohol Hater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayer' Hair Pomade. Best on the market. Price per box. $8e. Alcohol Hater, price $8e. 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AND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER press all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis. Must not to individual. BOYS CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, no to stimulate its growth. The Alumalism Comb can lifter, price $60. Liberal terms in agenda literature today. ANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. et & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. This Licensed Embalmery in attendance 635 Quincy St. — 'Phone 58 Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. Mfrs. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR. The Best Flour for family use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL" and "X. T. C." Manufactured by ing Company! wood.... BAUGHMAN) CREAM AND ICES KANSAS CITY, KAS. 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If you wish D to be an agent send $1,00 and we will ay send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents’ Send all money by Morey Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER HGR P, 0. BOg 812, Greensbero, N. €. Buy Your Lodge Supplies from a the Big Negro Firm. . . . . The Love Regalia Co., GEO. W.H. LOVE, Pres. y84le Flora Ave. | __ KANSAS CITY, MO. - Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction. @® YRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 2126 Buchasan Street, Tepoka, Kansas, DT. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P., 1199 Buchanan Street -Tepeke, Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G, 8., 321 Dakota Street, Leavenorth. Kansas. SIR J, G. BURDEITE, C, G, T. 421 Third Ave, Leavenworth, Ks DT, SARAH WHLIAMS FORBES, C, G, B., Lisceln Nebr, DRT. EMMA BLACKWELL, H. P. 926 N. TopeZa Ave. | BRT. LENO MURPHY, C. & 922_N. Western avenue, N, Tepe- ka, Kans, 8! C. M. JOHNSON, G P. P, 1608 W. Birt St, Omaha, Neb. DR, BESS HALL, 8. Q NM. 406 Horton oN Seott, Kane. Ruth Gleaning Tabernacle No. 1: —Mrs. M. Wooten, C, P., 222 Ave E. West, Hutchinson, Kansas. ON THE TRAIL WITH COOL. WALTER W. EVANS! The, Pleindealer’s New Traveling Agent Writes Interesting Stories of Progress Along Business and | Sootal Linets—He Chats With o Heat of Prominent People, RES 2) ee ee James Goodwin js busy every day buying and eelling horses and mules, In fact Goodwin buys anything. He owns a beautiful home and is mak- ing money, J. HM. Brown is busy repairing shoes, and he knows hia business when it comes to repairing shoes, Mr. Wilson Carter was getting ready to thresh and is busy as 4 cranberry merchant, Ie has only about fifty acres and fs expecting it to yield about 900 bushels, Mr. Carter is a great admirer of The Plaindealer and said he would not be without the paper, Mr. Carter * preparing for the proverbal rainy ay» Mr. Stewart is hustling early and late, has two wood teams; drives one himeclf and keeps a man to drive the other. He does considerable work for the city. Mrs. Stewart is busy ralsing chickens and has a few, Yor dust look at the pet rabbits when you visit the Stewart home. We etopped with our friend, Bro. Samuel Houchins, He is a cook at one of the hotels and has been for several years.. Mr, Houchins is get- ting ready to build. Ile owns sev- eral good tots. Mrs. Houchins don’t want to live any other place but Garden City. Mrs, M, P. Berry is thinking and I suppose will, sell her property and live with her mother at Well- Ington, Mrs, Berry owns some good property but since the death of Mr. Berry about seven months ago, she has not cared to live in Garden City. DODGE CITY. Mr. Stephen Burney is building the A. M. E. church. Burney is a very busy man, and owns good prop- erty which he keeps rented to white people, We met our old friend, W. J. Fitzgerald, ex-lieutenant governor and a great admirer of The Plain- dealer, se gave us his subscription. L. A. Madison, city attorney and brother of the late Congressman B. HI, Madison, enjoys reading o good paver, so he subscribed for The Plaindzaler, Mr, Madieon {a the kind of stuff to send to congress. The people we met in Garden City, we met ure very fine indeed and de- pleasing you. We met our old friend, Mr. Hart. He is connected with the Dodge City Globe, and was formerly connected with the Hutchingon Gazette. *We called to see Mra, Triplett, but she was asleep. We were in- formed that she had not caught up with her sleep from the picnic on the 4th, a GARDEN CITY, KAN. Joe Fantroy, the junk dealer, has been in business for twenty years. Early and late you tan see Uncle Joe and his little wagon in the al- Jeys looking for something from which he can make a dime. Henry Fantroy is busy irrigating hia garden, trying to raise some sweet potatoes, Wi, E, Eltiott owns and operates the only auto bus line in Garden City, Mr. Eliott is a young man and full of business. We admires the Plaindealer for the manly stand {t takes in all mattera per- taining to the rice. Mr, McGee lives alone and is raising chickens and hogs. While we were in Garden City the folowing Pratt people passed through in thelr cars enroute to Colorado: Mr. and Mrs, T, Gan- away, Mr. and Mrs, Buckner, Mes- dames Giles and Bradford, Mrs. Gordon, Mattle Groves, Mrs. Wil- Hams and daughters, Mr, Bright. eee KINSLEY, KAN, (This 1s a pretty place, bet the weeds are badly in need of cutting. One can hardly walk on the side- walks for the weeds, The colored people here are not doing very much, They own some property, but they are not caring for it as they should, A little paint and cutting the weeds around ‘thelr homes would help considera. bly, Mr, Minnis has worked for Tubbs for the past twenty years, Ile owns a good picce of property adjoining the court house, He has two sons in the high school and they hotd thelr own {in every way, Col, R, E, Edwards gave us his subscription for the Plaindealer, at did also Mr. Sellers, who works for Mr, Edwards. STERLING, KANSAS, Mrs, Mattie White went to New- ten on basiness last week.’ .,5,..4, STM GET TA ETT a Rae a nf | 4 eo | [ ,* _ Bk a. et ‘ Th ees | si a feo or? is NOY “aah ead a sa Sa 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 ¢ per Box. Agents Wanted MME. M. BEARD, 319 S. 16th St. SAINT JOSEPH, — MISSOURL Mis, Mary Kerns left for Col orado, Saturday. ea The Booker Washington club cele bration was well attended, and quit an enjoyable time was had by all, There were several out of town vis itors from Salina, Ellsworth, Grea Bend, Lyons, Hutchinson and Ellis Mr. Porter Taylor of Greenburg was a pleasant visitor at the hom of Mr. I. N. White, the guest o' his sister, Mrs. Lunnle Adams, Hi returned home on the 3d. Miss Letha Stewart attended thi picnic at Great Bend on the 4th anc reports a splendid time, Mrs, Selma Brown, of Iutchin gon, sister of Mrs. Lunnie Adams of this place, passed through Thurs: day night en route to Colorad Springs, Colo., to sperd a fow weeks in the mountains, Mr, I. N. White and Mrs. Lun. nie Adams were visiting in Hutch. inson, Sanday and spent the after, noon in the park. Miss Letha Stewart spent Sindaj in Hutchineon, The Majors hair and beauty dem onsiration from Majors’ Oxford Col lege of Hair Culture, of Saint Loui: Mo., were in the city Tuesday o! last week, Lunnie Adams wil Ibe agent fo: the Majors goods in this place, Little Hazel Gulliford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Claude Gulliford {s quite ill at this writing, Miss Carrie Stark, was the gues! of Mrs. Lunnle Adams, Wednesda: afternoon. Mrs. Rev. N. H, Jeltz, who hai been ill for several weeks with rheu matism, is somewhat imporved. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer Aug. 11, 1916.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, #3. In the matter of the estate of Cornella Harper, late of Shawnee ‘County, Kansas, NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given thet on the 7th day of August, A. D., 1916, the undersigned was, by the Pro: bate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Executor- Administrator of the estate of Cor. nella Harper, late of Shawnee Coun. ty, deceased, All parties interested in sald estate will take notice anc govern themselves accordingly. HATTIE BEULAH DONNELLY, Executor-Administrator —xa—— JETMORE, KANSAS. The annual Basket meeting was held Sunday at the First Baptist church, Rev. Thomas, of Lamed filled his pulpit as usual. All re- port a pleasant time. Mrs, Willard Bradley, of Olney, Mr, Lee and Miss Audry Willard of Maple Hil, were In attendance on the Bashet ofecting. Born to Mr. and Mrs, J, Edwara Bradshaw, July 16, a son, A good crowd of young people with well fillod baskets departed on Monday morning for a fishing trbp, The day was spent most pleasantly and all report a delightful time. Mra, Luellene Walker Kimbrough and gon and Mr, Mortin, of Kinsley were in attendane eon the basket meeting. —_—-1——_——- RANSAS CITY, KAN. Tho beginning of the dedication of the new Metropolitan Baptist ‘emple was an auspicious occasion The church was crowded all day. In the morning Rev, D, A. Holmer perached a» fine sermon and baptized | ‘Your, In the afternoon Rey, W. Ay’ , dahl hei ead Cet PH ole ga Ca ly Pet EEN: URE RSET LS ARC TCR 43— ELS SERRA orpear - KES T 18S OUT Egan ar TA HE RINKS 0 One Gare 7 Crip PLOUGH’S Puree Mie kh . 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Caston of St. Lozis preached and the First Baptist choir sang. Also, Mra, Hammett and Prof, Work of Kansas City, Mo., sang. At night Rev. Caston preached again and the church choir sang. On that day a» special offering was taken and a few of the highest amcunts were: 3. H. Randolph, $25; Mrs, M, C. Mat- thews, $10.26, and she is the only individual who gave a double plate giass door, which cost over $30; ‘Mrs. 1, Wood, $10; and many bro- thers $10, and sisters gave 35 each until $600 waa taken up. Mra, Les- ter also sang during the serveea, and Rev, George MeNeal, Rev, McMorris and other pastors assist. ed. The edifice scats nearly 1500, has a glass baptistry and is the finest church in the two Kansas Cities. The doors and windows were dedicated Sunday, August 15 by the varlous lodges, and the pipe organ will be built and dedicated fr September, Rey. D. A. Holmes his members and friends deserv great praise for the work they havi done for a place te worship Christ The Neighborhood Bible class i doing fine. It had a large meet ing-at ura. Greene's, and on th 14th they met at Mra. J. MeLel land’s, 830 Freeman avenue. Dr. and Mrs, J. T. Caston o St. Louls, Mo., have returned their home. While here they wer the guests of Rev. D. A. Holme and family, 1033 Freeman avenue. Mrs. Franklin of Eighth an Wood streets was buried Sun day, August 6. The services wer held at the First Baptist chure! under the auspices of the O. E. § Mrs. G. N. Soanes, ROM. Ser mon by the pastor, Rev. W. A | Bowren, Mrs, Pape of 1510 Ninth stree jis ill at her home, Mr. Lewis, the gospel singer |sang Tuesday night at Metropolitai Baptist temple. He is fine. (fhe program rendered by Prof J. A, Hodge for the national ad vancemnt of colored people was fine at the Metropolitan, Baptist churcl Wednesday night, and jaeisded mue sical numbers by Prof, Reynolda,'s paper by Prof, Buster, an address by Prof. Brown, drematio reading by Hon, Richard B, Harrison, Mr. James Irvine and wife of 838 Freeman avenue,whe are spend ing the summer in the coustry nea Independence, Mo. came ap fer short stay Saturday night, Awgust 16, They made the trip by aut Prof. J. P. King, 920 Nolmraske avenue, returned home from a trig to Bonner Springs, Kan., whare Bg delivered an address to a large crowd, It was maid by the mayos of that city to be the finest he ever heard. A fine banquet was served. All returned home reporting a de lightful time. | Miss Sophia Miller, 213 Freeman avenue, is up and improving rap idly. a | DODGE CITY, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs, William Ganaway, Henry Buckner, Mrs. Gordon, Mra, Bright son and daughter, and Mise Graves, of Pratt, were en roata ta Colorado Springs, Colo, While in the city they were the guests of Mr, and Mrs, P. A. Hill. Mr. and Mrs, James Moere ard the proud parents of a ffne baby girt. Mrs. Agnes Lewis who has been indisposed is able to be out again. Miss Myrtle Johnson, of Great Bend, was In the city in tho interest of the A. M, EB, Sunday school« Misa Johnson is district superintene dent. Mrs. fill, son and daughter, Mrs, A. W. Reynolds and daughter spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Haskell, of Wrights They returned home, Monday. Mrs. Howard, of Coffeyville, ts visiting her mother, Mra, Agnes Lewle, Mrs, Polly Bland, tho evengellst, preached an able sermon, Sundsy.eq Mrs, Alfred Johneon will leave one day this week for Great Bend. el _ soci assert cece oral If you are @ constant reader eg "The Plaindealer yeu will be wite. Theo, Baughman * at Sedalia, Mo. ee ee a See: See a this' Nine Is commendable indeed. There are eight Negro churches and the race will never starve for spir- tua! food. The secret socieies are there and we are strong indeed on atgns and grips. The outlook for the colored man is bright as scores are employed In railroad shops, ete. ‘The race needs a business awaken- ing. There is scores of our race who have made considerable money, but few have exercised wise judg-| ment and saved 1 or invested thelr money wisely, but this cannot be said of sir, A.J. Adams. For years he was a successful mechanic, and while he was making money, he Invested in ren! estate at Sedalia and today he haa seventeen rental houses and a modem residence, his property being worth easily $30,000, This man has dealt honestly with his fellow man ana God has smiled en him, We calied at his home recently, and In conversation with him, we gleaned the information that he had educated six children, mamely: Mrs. Annie A. Henley, Lincoln Institute; Mr. Elta Mare tin, Saline, Mich; Mrs. Jennie Scott (dereaned) Chicago; Mrs, Catherine Hamlet, Chicaga Mr, Adama has always assisted every worthy move that stands for race elevation und is truly one of our solid men. Ils life is one that the young Negro can well afford to em- ulate, becaure if his methods are used success will come, Mr. Ad- ams started to school after he had Teached 50 years, when he matrice ulated at George R, Smith College. He is truly a self-made as well as eelf-educated man, and at one time wes a traveling minister in the M. E, church, It must be said of hin that he is well read and is postea ‘on all leading events, and a firm| deliever in Christianity. The pleas- ang feature about Mr. Adams is, the beleves in that Biblical saying, “Owe no man,” and there {is not a scent of encumbrance on his prop- erty. He is blessed with a devout Christian wife who is truly the :strong spoke in the wheel, —a—_—_ ‘THE SCRIBE VISITS GEO. R. SMITH COLLEGE The New Picaident a Strong Man Who Will Bring Thinga About, ‘This Is One of the Roce's Leading Educational fnatitutions and Wilt Break q Record This Year, , — ‘When the name of George R. “Smith College is mentioned, the race in Missouri, regardicss of de- nomination, feel a peculiar pleas: ure because this excellent educa- tlonal Institution has won Its way into the hearts of our people. Nu- merous young men and women of the race have received their train- ‘ing in same, and are now wielding untold good for the race. This col- lege was founded by Mesdames ‘Smith and Cotton, daughters of General George R. Smith, a Union! woldier, and this great school was named {n honor of General Smith/" and opened its doors in 1894 for the reception of Negro students. Since the e:tablishment of George R. Smith College about 100 have grad uated from the coilege department and 150 from other departments, There have been eight presidents and at present one dozen able edu- cators are employed. Tie ascribe made his way to the college during his visit and met the new presf- dent, Prof, Robert B. Hayes, Ph. B., A, M., and in this man we have one of the country’s best ed- weators. Prof. Hayes {8 the pro- duct of Buker University of Kansas and was the first Negro college graduate from that great school, He won both degrees at the same time, a feat never performed by white or colored before, Up to the time of his appointment as presi. PIO LLP AI ALIA AAP AA PAI MIP MP AP PAPI LP +GET... : e e & Old Missouri: Whiskey |; Direct From * The Old MissouriDist. Co. & L. WAGNER & SON, Props. x Sedalia, Mo. 7 ‘ Mail Orders a Specialty = SIA OT aT OO AIT OT OT OT OTTO TOI OT AI TIS “MOERSCHEL”’ & They Point to the Beit Glass of S Beer. Made in Sedalia VASE MOERSCHEL BREWING CO. Ada’sHairGrower Fe betes in 3 m3nths will make the hair long, soft and bed | glossy. A trial will prove it, When in fs| Leavenworth, call on the manufacturer, i ‘c| Live Agents, wanted emt Box of Pressing Oil 25c; Tonic 50c Mrs. Ada Montgomery, Manufacturer 517 Shawnee Street LEAVENWORTH, KAN. Persons Desiring First-class Rooms Call On Mrs. V.North Modern and Up-to-Date 1206 Highland, - ~- Kansas City, Missouri : When in Sedalia Look for The . thee ESotubs eden, “ae available space will be crowded. The building is lighted by elec tricity and heated by steam, and i only three quarters of a mile from the business center, There {ie 5 campus of 28 acres, and all in all it Is an ideal place for students to attend school and feel that they are at home, The students sre given every opportunity from the grades to the collegiate department, with many special courses, Prof. Hayes sald special efforts will be made to make agriculture, normal training, poultry alsing, domestic sclence and commercial studies extra fea- tures of the school, We were pleased at what we saw, and the race should see to It that George R. Smith Is crowded when the ses- sion opens October 3, Graduates from the college department secure slate certificates. The hum of the hatchet could be heard, as Prof. Hayes has a force busy remodeling, renovating and othirwise Improving the schoot. The school has taken front rank along oratorical and athletic lines, and for a long time was champlon of the football world. This year she won first prize in the oratorical contest at Kunsas City in competl. tion for the loving cup offered by The Crisis, Mr. L. D, Cooper, one of the Tace'a nged men, [s conducting a giocery store at 100 Morgan street, Sedalia, We carries a neat stock and enjoys a nice trade. Ile is ably assisted by Goshen Cooper, a boy full of thrift. Brother Cooper is a firm Letiever in race enterprise and will tead The Plaindealer. The commercial end of the race at Sedalia is receiving the attentior of our race and the outlook along business lines js indeed promising, One among the successful men of the race who is succeeding in the grocery business is Mr. W. A. Clark, whose place is a creditable one, atocked with o little of every. thing to be found in a first clase grocery store. Mr, Clar k keeps what the public wants, and celle right. He {9 only demonstrating that if the colored man puts busi- ness into what he is doing he can succeed. We hope his success will inspire others to do something. The Palace Tonsorlal Parlor, a 118 East Main street, Sedalia, {s s three chair shop, the proprietor be ing that excellent man, Mr. D. Steele, an artist for 35 years, I has Messrs, H, Chambers and Pau H, Halyard as assistants, and they are known as workmen of the firs order, This shop has bathe ir connection, and Mr, A. Hunble I: the shoe doctor, This is credit, able enterprise and Mr. Steele Is ‘doing nicely. | The Searchlight, the official or. gan of the U. B, F. and 3. M, T. of Missouri, is one of the crediatble enterprises of the race and is entl- tled to the support of the race. The scribe called at this magnifi- cent office, located in a stone build- ing, and found there three young men and a tady at work. The fore- man fs that expert typo, Mr. B. H, Munter, and the others are Mr. I. L, White, Mr, C, W. Alexander and Misa Irene Fletcher, These young folks are truly experts and aie delivering the goods, The ed- itor ts Prof, C. G, Williams, prin- epal of the Booneville colored high school. The Searchlight has a well equipped office, with cylinder press, Job press, and type to let. The ps- per ts largely circulated and ta do- ing much good. During our visit the office wns crowded with Job woih and it is un Inspiing scene to sce our boys and gils turning out all hinds of printing. The colored man, in opening up enterprises, should be mindful of the fact that “just good enough” will not do, but the best must be seived, and that is what you get at the Bucy Bee Cafe In Sedalia, of which that go-ahead man,Mr, Henry Pettis, is the owner and operator. Me has u high class soda fountain and dispenses ice cream, cold drinks, ete. This gentleman sees to it that those who visit his place get what they are looking for, He is located at the corner of Cooper and Osage streets, and when you are in his city visit him. Mr, Pettls ts ably assisted by Miss Christine Diggs, a very pleasing young woman, The only colored tailoring estab- lishment at Sedalia is owned and operated by Mr. W. H. Johnson, an expert tailor. For a number of years he conducted a high class place at Denison, Tex., which yout scribe visited and found him a very busy man. He promises to make good at Sedalia, ae he has beer overworked ever since he opened his doors a few weeks ago. Hi workmanship is his strongest reec: ommendation, and he can success: fully do anything trusted to him. Sedalia will furnish three teach ers in the Okmulgee colored high school this year. They are: Miss Zephyr Lane, Mise Geneva Phillips and Mrs, Annie A. Henley. The last named lady is one of the lead- ing educators of the race, having spent many years in the school room, where she has done untold good, She is a progressive teacher and keeps abreast with ‘the times, and only In 1912 she graduated from the domestic science and art department of Lincoln Institute. This lady has been employed in some of our leading schools and Ok- mulgee is lucky indeed in securing the rervices of such an accorplish- ed womin, Mrs. Henley is a stu- cious teacher and it is his her sole umbition to be one of the leading teachers of the race. She is an ardent Christlan and — sacrifices much time in helping to uplift the ruce. Her daughter, Miss Virginia Ruth, will matriculate at Fisk Uni- versity this session, and her son, John Ottoway is a student at Me- harry Medical College. Short Orders Meals at Hours Jundan'sLunch Room 72 N. James St. | Kansas City, Kansas, ice Cicam ‘Soda Water [ OLDEST NEGRO S Everything for International Order of Twelve —Order of the Eastern Star Heroines of Jericho —Masonie Bodies —U. B. PF. and 8. M. T. Catalogues and Samples FREE= Lowest Prices and Satisfaction. The Moses Dickson Regalta SupplyCo. 1217 Woodland Ave. KANSAS CITY, — MISSOUM i ’ Bass’ Hotel... 212 N Ault St. Moberly, Mo. Sixteen Rooms, Modern in Every Respect—Bath in Connection, Regular Meals Served—We Strive to Please. Mrs. Carrie Bass. Bros., Phone 747 110 E. 6th SPECIALS CHUCK ROAST 2 LBS......206 SPARE RIBS, LB, ......06 10c VEAL STEW, LB, sssseses 108 VEALE ROAST, LB ...+ 17te PLATE BOIL, LB sssseseeee, SC COMPOUND LARD, LD, 12V90 Ear es om $80 Den of Sweets TWO STORES WITJOLESALE AND RETAIL Homemade Candies and Ice Cream 512 MINN, AVE. K, C, KAN, Bell Phone, West 632, Home Phone, West 1453, — AND — 10th ST, & MINN, AVE,, K, C, K, Bell Phone, West 1453, Home Phone, West 462, cece Boys and Girls Make Money During vacation selling our Fine Quality Hair Nets, Mi Sergey Nat ety pane Good way Send 75e for sample outfit. ‘ou double your money, You run no risk—we take back un- wold goods and refund money, 4 ALEX MARKS, (653 Broadway, + | New York As. 4 OM ety. gol ent éS ee : eon Ey MRS. ANNIE A. HADLEY, B. 8 D., a lady whose Is helping to make history for the race, a CODFREY, Tl. Mr. George Hindraan Myers was very pleasantly surprised on the Oth, complimentary to his Gist birthday, He received some very usefal presents. Refreshments were served at a late hour. The evening was epent very pleasantly and at a late hour the guests returned to thelr homes wishing him many more birthdays. Mrs, Jane Green Is on the sick list. She fs advanced in age and the heat is very much against her. —_2—_—_ TO PLAINDEALER READERS IN GRAND OLD MISSOURI! Our Traveling Agent, Mr. Theo. Baughman, js in your state and Is very likely to call on you at any old time, Be ready to settle with him when he calls. — | Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction. sIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 1114 Buchavan Street, Topeka Kansas, YT, EMMA GAINES, C. G. P,, 1182 Buchanen Street Topeka, Kansas. SIR A. W, HOPKINS, C. G. 8., 321 Dakota Street, Leavenorth, Kansas. 3IR J. G. BURDEITE, C. G, T., 421 Third Ave., Leavenworth, Ks. OT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES Cc. G. B., Liscoln Nebr. DR. EMMA BLACKWELL, H. P. 926 N. Topeka Ave DkT. LENO MURPHY, C. BR. 922 N. Western avenue, N. Tope- sa, Kans, SIR C. M. JOHNSON, G. P. P., 1608 W. Slat St., Omaha, Nob. OR, BESSIE HALL, 8. Q. My +6 Horton St, Ft Scott, Kana, ere Rath Glesning Tabernacle No. 14 —Mrs. M. Wooten, C. P., 222 Ave. B. West, Hutchinson, Kansas, THEO. SMITH’S The Gininkcan ily Negro Mail Order Drug House in the United States Theo. Smiih’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 cord'slly invited to call and see it, Dr. Smith is consider- ed one of the Jargest 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 sell cheaper than the average druggist. Through this method he has built up a large mail order drug bustl- ness. He makes it a business to carry all of the leading Negro manufac- turers’ goods, such as toilet articles, drying combs, hair growers and shampoos, In fact, everything that ean be found in the drug line. Ho also carries all of the leading Negro newspapers and periodicals, ete, If you want anything in the drug and Sundry Une; if you want a po- altion as a drug clerk, or if you are in need of a drug clerk, write to Theo. Smith, $801 E, 18th Street KANSAS CITY, MO. rhe Mall Order J we House o “ihe Mall Urcer / ug louse of the West,” St elt sitaate ean abate ot RAILWAY MEN NOT SEEKING : REAL EIGHT HOUR DAY Actual Object ts Enormous Wage Ine crease For Ne More Werk, Companies Declare. | Lompanios Vosiare, What ts an etght hour dar? The an- wer to this question is one of the vital pelnta in the wage controversy be- tween the rallroads and thelr engi- Beers, conductors, fremea and brake- men which wiil come to @ bead early in August, when the employees com- Plete the nation wide strike vote they are now taking to enforce thelr de- mands. ‘The railroad managera ray that the trata employecs' orranizations are mis- leading the public when they refer to their demands as providing for an elgbt bour day. Tuey declare that the eight hour “basic” day which the em ployees are contending for merely pro- vides for an enormous increase in wages by increasing the rate of pay per hour without elther limiting the working day to eight hours of even te quiring a full elght hours work for a day's pas ‘The spokesmen for the bruthertoods admit that they are not avking for a “real” o» “absolute” eight bour day, but they Insist that the granting of the detnand for a day's wae for elzht hours or lexs and fur GO pet cent more than the regular hourly rate for afl overtime will mute it no expensive for the roads to work their trata crews for more thin eight bours thut they wit Increase the speed of thelr trains and thus effet a reduction in the working hours of the train crews ‘This asseryjon was expinined rev ents ty by W. G. Lee, prexident ot the Brotherhood of Rallroad Tratumen, who sald: “If all terminals were 100 miles apart we would be tn & positive to demuud on absolute eight hour day, But we recoguize that the divislons vaty {a length, many exceeding 100 miles, An a concession to the rallroada we have agreed to the twelve and onc-balf mile basis In Heu of the absolute eight hour day. On long divisions it permits (bem (the managrments) to Ignore the elght bour day and escape the overtime by simply moking an average speed of trains cqual to or exceeding twelve and one-balf miles an bour.” On the other hand, the railroad man- agers nstert that they cannot tocrease the average specd of their tralns with- out decreasing the load of each train and running more trains, which woula require the employment of more train crews to bandle the same amount of freight they now carry. This, they say, would increase operating expenses by even more than the focrease fo wages would amount to. In order to provide for @ reai eight hour day the railroad managers declare many changes would bare to be made not only in the wording of the de- mands as presented by the employees, but also in many of the mort impor tant of the other provisions of the prea- ent wage schedules which the brother. hoods Insist shaJl be left unchanged. Most of the present achedutes applying to freight and switching vervice pro- vide for n day's wage for each 100 miles or tess thelr trains run or for each ten hours or tess of work, thus guaranteeing a day's pay to any man who is called for any work during the day. They also provide for extra pay- ment for hours in excens of ten or salles in excess of 100. In passenger service the basis for a day's pay is even less. In the care of engineers and Gremen It fs five bours fn eastera territory and six hours and forty min- utes in western territory, The de- mands provide for # day's pay for eight houra or less or 100 miles or less and do not apply to the passenger serv- fee, which is already on a basis more fayorablo to the employees than an eight hour day, The demand for time and one-baif for overtime would therefore penalize the railroads, they say, for time re- quired to complete a trafo run In es- cess of eight hours or for any delay, while the employees would still con- tnue to draw a full day's pay in many caves for considerably less than the standard day's work. TO SETTLE LABOR DISPUTES. Raten and Wages. Baton Rouge, La.—Commenting on the prospective ralirosd strike for higher wages, the Times says: Cougress should pass an act at once giving the Interstate commerce com mission authority to settle the labor dlspotes, just as it bas the right to Gr rates, It 1s more Important that the inter- state commerce commission have the right to Ox wages and settle disputes than it js tbat tt have the right to de termine fretgbt rates and probibit re bates. Business can bobble along ander high freight rates, Death would fol- low a general raiiroad strike. Both the rallroade and the ratirosd men may Le able to wittstend a strike, but the public cannot. Tbe public ta not fin a position to face @ general strike of tho railroads In the country. The calamity ts too awful to con- template, It would be more frightful than = dozen Mesican ware, [t ahould not be in the powsrr of a set of men to bring such a disaster to the public ‘The commission bas the right to say what the railroade ebol) charge for ibeir service ‘Thie commission should be given the right to aay what they shall pay for the labor that ft takes to perform this service And It ebontd be given tts acttority at once « ei mgt Bm Low ep PSUR Clade Ay Tl me eae at