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The Topeka Plaindealer Eighteenth Year. No. 33 The Baptist Who Stars Miss Freeman of Waco L White Woman Makes Pegation of Southern Sa dreds Listen to Tale o Miss Freeman Tells of Waco Lynching White Woman Makes Personal Investigation of Southern Savagy---Hundreds Listen to Tale of Horror. ator, as they are now. She wanted to know if the colored people did not think it would be better to place those of their race confined in the home, into some cottages to themselves, and get some good colored woman to care for them. The colored people believe that some good, old-tune, motherly woman could love them all and give them better care than they had ever received heretofore. The good Doctor has not been in Kansas overly long and will soon learn that the colored people want no segregation. However, Dr. De Vibbiss will find hearty co-workers among the colored women, but she will have to forget the idea advanced at the meeting last night. -I. S. Some six hundred or more persons assembled at Shiloh Baptist church. Twelfth and Buchanan streets, yesterday evening to hear Miss Ehraboth Freeman recite the story of a recent lynching at Waco, Texas. Miss Freeman was sent to the scene of the crime by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, an organization fostered by wealthy white philanthropists. Miss Freeman is the only white woman who has gone into the South on such a mission, and her work was well done. She comes from that proud New England stock who place life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness above all else, and the chances taken by this brave young woman proves that she would walk into the jaws of torment in the interest of right and justice. Miss Freeman is a woman of strong personality and has a happy faculty of drawing people to her. She is a pleasing speaker and her auditors sit spellbound, waiting to grasp the next word. Her eloquence, pure diction and cutting sarcasm strike the spot and put all who hear her to thinking as never before. Miss Freeman waded into her subject like an old campaigner, and with all the dash and fire of a Tillman she shouted: "From Bunker Hill to Mexico the Negro has always been in front of the battle! Yes, he is a brave man when fighting for the 'other fellow,' but the biggest coward on earth when it comes to fighting for himself." No one knew these facts better than the throng of men and women who lustily cheered the remark. The Waco lynching, as pictured by the young lady, is one of the most horrifying things that ever took place in a civilized country, and none can fully understand it in its true light or even imagine how barbarous the Christian (?) whites in that place called Texas are until they hear Miss Freeman tell the story of the result of her personal observation. The wrong kind of an audience listened to Miss Miss Freeman's story. It should have been an audience of white, and not colored people. We who have been black for all these years—the offsprings of mothers and fathers who have felt the lash of the slave driver's whip and sat by the fireside with tears streaming down our checks as the story of the Southern white man's barbarity was unfolded to us, know far better than all others how these things "come about," and when brave women like Miss Freeman and many others go before their own people and make known the exact conditions there will be an uprising of humanity in this country that will stamp the very heart and vitals out of the great and growing American pastime—lynching. Our Frederick Douglas, Loving, Summer, Gar- son and Harriet Beecher Stowe are gone, and what the Negro race most needs at this time is powerful men and women to go upon the platform and present their cause—the cause of justice and right—before these color-erased beings. Miss Freeman is filling a long felt want and her appearance upon the platform in the defense of right will be felt throughout the nation and much good will be derived therefrom. At the close of the meeting $50 was donated to a fund that is being raised to fight lynching and segregation laws. Dr Lydia De Vallisb, director of the department of child hygiene, another lady who has the good of humanity at heart and is lending every effort for the uplift of mankind, also made a few brief and pointed remarks. In spaking of the Orphans' Home at Atchison, the Doctor told how much better it would be if the children had some good, motherly woman to love and care for them, instead of being in the presence of a human refriger- Business League Showed Progress Meeting of National Body Shows Blacks are Going to the Front. The sixteenth annual meeting of the National Negro Business League was held in Kansas City, Mo., last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Daily sessions were held at Lincoln park. Memorial exercises on behalf of Booker T. Washington were held at Convention Hall Wednesday evening, the great parade on Thursday afternoon, and on Thursday evening the session was held at Metropolitan Baptist Temple, at Ninth and Washington boulevard. On Friday night the banquet was held at Convention Hall, where about four hundred people sat down. There were about eight hundred people present. The league adjourned on Friday afternoon to meet at Chattanooga, Tenn., in 1917. Following is the list of officers elected: President—J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn. First Vice President—Chas Banks, Mound Bayon, Miss. Second Vice President—J. E. Bash, Little Rock, Ark. Third Vice President—John M Wright, Topeka, Kan. Fourth Vice President—Philip J. Vlston, Boston, Mass. Fifth Vice President-Charles H. Brooks, Philadelphia, Pa. Secretary-Emmaitt J. Jott, Tu- kegee Institute, Ala. Treasurer—Charles H Anderson, Jacksonville, Fl. Registrar—F H. Gilbert, Brook- lyn, N Y. Assistant Registrar—R. C Houston, Port Worth, Texas. Official Stenographer—Wilham H Davis, Rockcroft, Md. The other auxiliaries that met in connection with the business league were the undertakers. National Negro Press Association, lawyers and farm- ers. The executive committee of the press association, put in the office of the Kansas City Sun and they enjoyed some very pleasant sessions. Mr. Jos I. Jones of Cincinnati, O., who was chairman of the executive committee, presided Mr. Henry Allen Boyd, corresponding secretary of the association, was on hand gave much light on the working of the association. Mr Boyd is a clean-cut business man and is doing much to put the association on a solid foundation where the members can command respect and secure profitable advertising. Newspaper men are under many obligations to him for the good work he has been and is doing, and hope for him continued success. Rev J. Hammett, recording secretary and also editor of the Christian Index, of Jackson, Tenn., was present. Rev Hammett is a great worker for his church and race and has several representatives in various portions of the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING AUG. 25, 1916 country, who also attended the convention. Mrs. Booker T. Washington, wife of the former president of the business league, lectured to the women at the Y. M. C. A. on Thursday evening. We must say that much credit is due Mr. Chas. Banks of Mound Bayou, Miss, who is first vice president and who presided over the convention. All who were present commend him for his dignified manner of presiding, for it seemed that Booker T. Washington himself was present. Great credit is also due Mr. Emmett Scott, who is the life of the organization, as it was through him fulfilling his duties as secretary that publicity was given the meeting of the association. He was very popular at the meeting and members would have liked to make him president, but he refused to accept. He was invited to make the memorial address on the life of the late Booker T. Washington, he having been associated with Mr. Washington for a number of years, both in his private and public life, and it was befitting that he should have the honor. The eulogy is published elsewhere in this paper. Mr. Scott is in a class to himself when it comes to giving the full details and history of the life and work of a great man like Mr. Washington. He covered every inch of the ground and it must be said that the several thousand people in the audience were spellbound from the time he began until he concluded. His voice was clear and rang through the large building as distinctly as a whistle. He reviewed the life and work of Mr. Washington as no other human being could do. Much credit is due Mr. F. J. Weaver and wife for the great success of the convention at Kansas City, Mr. Weaver is president of the local league and spared no pain nor money to make it a success, and it was one of the best sessions ever held. The parade was more than two miles in length. Madam Pope Turnbo Malone of St. Louis had several automobiles filled with beautiful ladies advertising the Poro College of Hair Culture. There were several uniform orders in rank—Knight of Pythias, Patrarchs, Boy Scouts, four hands, mounted police officers and the marshal of the day, and they received a great ovation. Great credit is also due Mr. Q. J. Gutmore for organizing the parade. He is connected with the Watkins undertaking establishment and was grand marshal, and showed himself to be equal to the occasion. The addresses of welcome and responses were by the following: B. Watkins, for the secret societies; J. Dallas Bowser, for the educational institutions; W. C. Houston, for the Negro professional men, and Mrs. Ida M. Becks, for the Negro citizens. This was followed by the turning over of the gavel to Chas. Banks of Mound Bayou, Miss, first vice president He presented Attorney P. W Howard of Jackson, Miss, president of the National Negro Bar Association, to respond to the addresses of welcome, and Henry Allen Boyd of Nashville, Tenn., secretary of the National Negro Press Association. There were representative delegates from all over the United States, and from their reports it was shown that the rate is conducting different lines of business in each state that was represented. The first man on the program after the opening of the convention on Wednesday was our Uncle David Childs, who appeared in his ordinary everyday working clothes and gave an address on "Farming." He has no education, but owns a large truck farm near Topeka, where he does extensive truck farming. He made quite a hit. He told the people that the way to prosper was to be honest; that that was the way he got his start in Tennessee. He received a great ovation from the audience, after which he took out a life membership in the league by the payment of $25. Thursday night's session was held at Metropolitan Baptist Temple Welcome addresses were made by two white citizens, who represented the mayor and the business interests of Kansas City Mr. Woody Jacobs presided. We must say that this temple is a beautiful edifice, and much equalt is due the pastor, Rev Holmes, for the erection of such a Progressive Baptist to Kansas City building to be used for the worship of God, as it shows the elevation of the face. The banquet was one of the largest ever held and we never saw so many beautiful women, and so finely dressed, as on this occasion. Kansas City can be proud of what she did to make the league meeting a success and it will go down in history as being the best ever held. Mr. F. J. Weaver was elected as one of the vice presidents, to succeed Mr. Napier. Oklahoma was well represented. There were more than twenty-five automobiles from that great state, and we must say that Oklahoma is a coming state and her colored people are among the most loyal of the race in this country, and there is nothing to regret about living in Oklahoma. Its men and women are full of push and energy and are to be compared favorably with the citizens of any other state. We hope that there will be no innovations in the league and that the new president should now insist on having people coming to the league meetings telling their experiences and It is the duty of the colored people of the United States to stand by the Boyd faction in this fight that is being carried on for supremacy among the Baptists. It is a shame that a Christian organization should quarrel among themselves and thereby cause the estrangement of long standing friends, and especially Christian workers, on account of filthy lucre. No Christian organization should divide, because of the fact that they are fighting for the uplift of mankind and for the glory and edification of the Christian religion, and should work hand in hand. The Morris faction does not complain that Mr. Boyd, in his publishing house, has not fulfilled each promise agreed to in the putting out of literature in the name of the Baptist Publishing House, in which are employed hundreds of young men of the race, who were thus given an education along mechanical and business lines. Suffice it to say that this alone is enough to satisfy the rank and file of the race and well-thinking Baptists who believe in race progress and the advancement of the Christian religion. We do not believe it was the intention of the founders of the concern to speculate and make money to fight about, but to operate a publishing house for the printing of their own and other literature to compete with the white man. Mr Boyd has gone along with many difficulties and has met and solved the problems, and since he has made a success of the publishing house and purchased thousands of dollars worth of property, we do not think it fair that an organization should rise up and try to break up the entire concern. It is the Christian duty of these fellows who are going to Savannah to retrieve their steps to Nashville and there on hended knees pray to the Lord to give them more light that they may work in harmony and unite all factions, and thereby prove to the world that they are not half as bad as they have been painted, for we do not believe that God has any hand in this Savannah movement. It is no more than the work of the devil, who is leading his hosts to not only overthrow the Christian religion, but to turn this vast accumulation of property into the hands of the white man. The Morris faction should use diplomacy and good judgment and join the Boyd faction, and both work together and make things stronger. Let all honest Baptists who believe in race pride and the Christian religion get in the hand wagon and sing "Hossanna in the Highest," and "Praise the Lord," for those who caused this difference have been Price $1.50 Per-Year. association in Kansas The people should incorporate and establish large stores, sell dry goods, shops and clothing. If the league would take hold of this kind of business they would find that they would progress more rapidly and do more good for the people- We are compelled to say that the memorial exercises on Wednesday evening at Convention Hall were very impressive. Mr. Roscoe Conkling Simmons delivered the greatest eulogy on the death of Booker T. Washington that we ever heard from the lips of a human losing. We have heard John J. Ingalls and Bob Ingersoll, Henry Ward Beecher and others, but never such an address as that delivered by Mr. Simmons. He held the great crowd spellbound, and when he reviewed the life of Booker T. Washington and compared him with Lincoln, Sumner and other great men the convention went wild. It is a source of pleasure to hear Mr. Simmons talk. Kentucky should be proud of him and Kansas would give anything if she could secure him as one of her sons. Baptist Kansas City Who Have Made Name Church Will Meet Convention. thrown overboard and are now sitting at the feet of Camaliel. This convention will meet at Kansas City, Mo, September 6, and great preparations are being made. However, it is not numbers that count—it is the people who come with clean hearts and full of determination to do the right thing. The mob may go to Savannah and holler and whoop, but the people who are going to stand by the race and do business are going to Kansas City. This irresponsable and inexperienced set have done nothing to make the publishing house a success, but as soon as it was put on a solid foundation by Mr. Boyd they, Judas-like, have begun to try to overthrow him. This publishing house was not built in a day, and it will take longer than that for it to be swept away by this set of galoots. The leaders of this crowd which is going to Savannah, crying "Down with Boyd," are the same class of Negroes who existed before the war and thought nothing was right unless there was a white man in it. The people are with Mr. Boyd and his great printing house and against any proposition for their overthrow. Mrs. Squire Johnson and niece, Mattie Campbell, are visiting friends and relatives in Salina. Mrs Eva Cole is visiting her sister, Mrs Will Hogan. She is on her way to Dancer to visit another sister. Mrs G W Townes and daughter are visiting Mrs. W R Townes of this city Ardena W Townes returned with her for a week's visit Leon Nichols spent Saturday and Sunday in Wichita and Newton Mr Duke Palmer and sons Oscar and Marion, left for Salina to visit and attend to some business. Mrs Josie Brown, who has been attending the O E.S meeting at Emporia, returned home last week. She reports a splendid session. Mrs Wm Fowler, who has been on the sick list, is reported much imported. Every family in Winfield should read the Plaindealer, because it is the best Negro paper in this part of the country and always takes our part without fear. Among those who attended the circus in Wichita last Thursday were Babe Fount, Miss Gertrude Nichols, Mr and Mrs. Roy Williams, Miss Smith, Miss Lallan Franklin and Archie Brown. Those who attended the Southwestern Association at Great Bend were: Mrs George Nichols, Mrs. Nettie Waldson, Mrs. Wm. Hogan and daughter Idna, Mr J. W. Jasckson, what they are doing collectively stead of as individuals. WINFIELD, KAN Mr. H. G. Holden, Rev. C. R. Bruster, Mrs. F. Montgomery and daughter Josie. At this meeting Mrs. Waldon was re-elected treasurer of the B. Y. P. U., Mrs. Hogan recording secretary, Mr. Jackson vice president of the B. Y. P. U. and Miss Josie Montgomery as organist for the B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Alonzo Monroe is reported quite sick at her home on West 13th street. Mrs. Carrie Franklin and daughter Inez are visiting relatives in Guthrie, Okla. They will be gone about two weeks. Mrs. Don Fleming and daughter, Mrs. Charles Walton, returned home last Tuesday after a week's visit in Wichita Mrs. Walton was a delegate to the association in Great Bend. Thos. Campbell, J. W. Jackson, H. G. Holden and Frank Montgomer, are attending the Masonic Grand Lodge in Hutchinson. LANGSTON, OKLA. Postmaster Jordan attended the postmasters' council the past week at Boley, Okla. Oklahoma has twenty-four Negro postmasters. Miss Rosa Amos returned from a three weeks' visit in Boley. She was accompanied home by a cousin. Her friends were delighted to have her back and a surprise party was arranged as a greeting. A delightful time was reported. Little Ollie Strickland, who has been very ill with fever, was brought home the past week from the sanitarium. She is slowly improving. Miss Madeline Youngblood visited with Prof. and Mrs. Whittaker in Oklahoma City the past week. While there she was the recipient of many inforntal courtesies. The meqeting that has been going on at New Hope Baptist church for the past two weeks was closed Friday evening. No additions were made to the church. The mid-summer rally that was given for the stewards and trustees of Salter's Chapel A. M. K. church ended last Sunday evening with a collection of over $100. This rally was the result of thirty days' effort. The members and friends worked faithfully to make the rally a success. The leaders were splendid workers. Dr. T. M. Greene, who assumed the pastorate of the church about six weeks ago soon organized the forces and put in operation the plan for the rally. He deserves much credit. Church and community should be proud to call such a person their leader. He has the situation well in hand and the conference year bids fair to close in the midst of success. Rev. W. Blaten is conducting a revival at the Second Baptist church and all bids fair for success. CHICKASHA, OKLA. Miss Birdlyne Brown spent Tuesday in Oklahoma City on business. Miss 'Alberta Hadley, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. H. H. Williams, has returned to her home in Topeka. Mrs. H H Williams and sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Drake, entertained a number of guests at dinner Sunday afternoon. Those present were: Mrs S Grayson, Mrs J P. 'Prince, Mr. Sims, Mrs Inez Taylor and Miss Birdlyne Brown. Mr. John Ferguson, en route to different parts of the state from Topka, spent Sunday in the city the guest of Miss Jessie Hadley. Dr. W J. Bullock spent Wednesday in Oklahoma City on business. Mrs. W J. Bullock and sister, Mrs. Reed, have returned home from Colorado. Mr. L. S. Brown has returned home from Eastern Oklahoma and reports a pleasant time. Mrs. Casland Cade of Lawton spent a couple of hours in the city Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hansome spent Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Mitchell Mack and sister have returned home from King- fisher, Okla. Mrs Mary Fletcher and Mrs. Rober- ta Adams left Monday evening for Sapulpa to attend Pilgrim Grand Lodge Mrs. Tia Oliver and mother are visiting in the city with her daughter. Mrs. Fannie Johnson. You may never know it happened if you fail to read The Plaindealer. Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute Practical Training of Negro Youth. A School for Christian Culture. Trains Thinkers to Work and Workers to Think! Endorsed by Your Pastor! Hawkland Hall Boys Dormitory Hawklen Hall Boys Industries Glo Industrial Hall J.B. Darkner Hall Girls Dormitory Bradford Millen Hall Academic & Adminkan Hill 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, Nor Military, Band, Ind Junior Normal, Normal, Teachers' Professional, Music, Military, Band, Industrial, Agricultural. ADVANTAGES: Send For Catalog. WM. R. CARTER, WM. R. CARTER, Principal. When the world's tokens of affection and respect were laid upon his bier nine months ago the outstanding tribute was that this man had spent himself for his fellows. Well did Henry Watterson, Southerner of Southerners, say: "The death of Booker Washington is a national misfortune, for his life was a national benefaction. His towering figure for more than a generation was a pillar of fire to lead his people out of the darkness of ignorance, indolence and error. He was the Negro's wisest and bravest teacher and leader. He devoted his life, every day of it, every energy of it, to bringing the Negro real freedom and to respected and self-respecting citizenship. His work, great in its purpose, great in its results, was monumental." Fit complement of this expression from Henry Watterson was that of the Sage of Sagamore Hill, the militant, incarnate, evangel of the square deal, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, who, when informed of the death of his friend, said: "He was one of the distinguished citizens of the United States, a man who rendered greater service to his own race than had ever been rendered by anyone else, and who in doing so also rendered great service to the whole country. I mourn his loss and feel that one of the most useful citizens of our land has gone." My friends, it is worth while to have lived and to have deserved such encomiums as these, one from a Southern man of lineage and distinction, the other from a Northern man of birth and breeding. Notable indeed was it when this Northern white man and a company of men of great prominence journeyed a thousand miles, to the heart of the South, to testify by their presence and by their speech their appreciation of the life so beautifully and sweetly lived by our leader and friend. I trust you will bear with me if I quote once again rom Colonel Roosevelt. At the memorial exercises held at Tuskegee, Alabama, December 12, 1915, he said: "If I were obliged to choose one sentence out of all the sentences that have ever been written in which to sum up what seems to me to be the deepest religious spirit, I should take a phrase from the prophet Micah, which says: 'What doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God.' And Booker Washington did justice, and he loved mercy, and he walked humbly with his God. He spent his life in service, in serving the people of his own race, and in serving the people of my race just as much. He did justice to every man, and no injustice done him could swerve him from the path of justice to others; and he not only loved mercy, but he lived the love he felt for mercy; and finally, he walked humbly with his God. There was not in him a touch of the servile spirit; there was not in him a touch of the un- Departments: A MEMORIAL ADDRESS. Delivered at the Seventh Annual Session of the National Negro Business League, Kansas City, Mo, August 10, 1916, by Emmett J. Scott, Secretary. Not by invitation, but by command of the first vice president and the chairman of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League, I stand here tonight to pay homage to the memory of the man who was not only the founder of our great organization, but the leader of his people in America, and one of the foremost thinkers of the world, irrespective of race, creed or color. It is altogether sweet and beautiful that this great organization should halt its proceedings to commemorate the purposeful life of him who, on this first evening of our annual meeting, always encouraged us with a word of good cheer, sounded a vibrant note of optimism, and cordially expressed to us, and through us to the Negro people of the United States, his warmest congratulations upon the achievements of the twelve months before. Oh, how we miss him tonight! You who knew him as a man and as a friend know what Kipling meant when he said: "There is neither East nor West, Border nor Breed nor Birth, When two strong men stand face to face, tho' they come from the ends of the earth." He gripped men to him with hooks of steel. He loved and was loved of men. If in my efforts to speak worthily of him I fail to pay adequate tribute to his great and useful life, I know I shall have your forbearance, for it is only before an audience such as this, composed of those who knew him, and loved him, and trusted him, and mourn his passing, that I could bring myself to speak of him at all. These are the days of preparedness. The world welters in an orgy of blood. Across the broad Atlantic we hear martial strains calling men to duty, to defense of country, and to death. Our own country all but reels and rocks. There are on every side searchings of heart, admonitions, uncertainties. We know not what a day may bring forth. The military hero is the man of the hour. The man whose name and fame we tonight celebrate, the glory of whose life we share, fought in no wars, carried upon his breast no iron cross, nor medal of the Legion of Honor, and yet he could have, like Heine, exclaimed: "When I die I wish a sword placed upon my coffin, for I have been a soldier in the war for the liberation of humanity!" Our friend was indeed "a soldier in the war for the liberation of humanity!" 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! TRADES TAUGHT: Carpentry, Painting, Be Stenciling and Weaving Millinery, Gardening, S ne, Modern Buildings, Comple asonable, Every Student Learn Warm Rooms, Good Board, W unity! Topeka, Kansas. tion this just evaluation of the spirit which characterized his life and his work. Humility is not servility. Let us, my friends, remember him as guide, philosopher, friend, unspoiled by the great honors which came to him, for in him there was no room for perosnal vanity, or weakness. He was the type of leader who saw fundamentals clearly. Despite criticism and reviling, he was not ashmed to hold that each individual must acquire his own basic character, those qualities and fundamental virtues F de th Send your name and address in at once to the Committee on Homes, care of Rev.J. W. Hurse, D. D., 800 Independence 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: worthy abasement, but there was the genuine humility of spirit that made him eager and anxious to walk humbly with his God for the welfare of his race, and there is not one of you here, not one of you tonight, black man or white, who does not know that every word I am speaking is the exact truth." There have been those who have sought to read into Mr. Washington's life a spirit contrary to Colonel Roosevelt's estimate. This is why I have ventured to bring to your attent Carpentry, Painting, Book-Binding, Plain Sewing, Dressmaking, Tailoring, Stenciling and Weaving, Art Needle Work, Domestic Science, Laundering, Millinery, Gardening, Stock Raising, Poultry Culture, Concrete Work. M. W. FREEMAN, Asst. Principal. (UNINCORPORATED) Send For Catalog. which make him a useful member of society through practical, purposeful work. Industry and thrift were the gospel which our great leader preached and practiced with a vigor that could not fail to win. Year after year he thundered from the platform of the National Negro Business League that it is only through industry that the Negro is to win his way permanently. His message fell on eager ears and he lived to see a race stirring with hope, throbbing with ambition, stepping forth and demand- NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE ing a "place in the sun," producing results, triumphant over difficulties. Do you not recall those thrilling words at Boston last year—Boston that had reviled him, and which now rose to acclaim him when he stood on the platform of Symphony Hall this night one year ago? At that time he said: "With our race, as it has been and always will be with all races without economic and business foundation, it is hardly possible to have educational and religious growth and political freedom. . . . An ounce of application is worth a ton of abstraction. We must not be afraid to pay the price for success—the price of sleepless nights, the price of toll when others rest, the price of planning today for tomorrow, this year for next year. If someone else endures the hardships, does the thinking, and pays the salaries, someone else will reap the harvest and enjoy the reward. "To accomplish what I have indicated, we must have a united race, men who are big enough and broad enough to forget and overlook personal and local differences and cash willing to place upon the alter all that he holds for the benefit of the race and our country. . . . "No matter how poor you are, how black you are, or how obscure your present work and position, I want each one to remember that there is a chance for him,' and the more difficulties he has to overcome the greater will be his success." In these words are to be found the touchstone of success, and it is in to the credit of our race that it has been willing to listen to and follow his wise teachings, the advice of this man who always spoke for truth and justice: "who knew wisdom and valued not valued not wisdom less." justice leaps; who knew justice and Our friend was a man of vision. His life was a life of triumph, a real triumph, if you will permit me to say so, of democracy itself. The picture of the newly freed slave sleeping under the wooden pavement in Richmond, Virginia, a wail keeping body and soul together as best he could, with a burning thirst for education and a desire to get ahead in the world, together with the achievements of his lifetime and the triumphs of his marvelous career, prove that in truth his life was a triumph of democracy. The story of his rise from slavery reads like some stirring romance. He drank to its very fees all that poverty and servitude, with their discouraging handicaps, could offer. We may bemoan the fate which condemns a Lincoln, a Carfield, a Douglass, to penury and struggle, and yet, as a great orator has said, "poverty is a hard but oftentimes a loving nurse." If fortune denies the luxuries of wealth, she makes greater compensation in that greater love which they alone can ever know who have faced privations together. The child ae ae Aa a ak RS IR i i ee Ee é eS ie tg a S ne 3 mat, pee applet. tend for Ms,eage, for Stale plays for alinto a rot they begin t - — nm aly pus lg tearm, a] for sarap, for Mlle lator a] ino a rot as acon os her beds tp ° —_——— a *thebp tear drop upon his cheek i will keep him warm 0 the Feateis: of me hare covered his hale. \1ta ip; met wealth that counts in the aie ef the world-but character. “Ané charecter is best? formed amid theek;surrenadings where every wak- tow per Jy Wied with stroggle, where Rad fleg.@€ trice is ever sent, ‘and Feniy dafleers stays the conflict.” ow God that this Is true, Who! tenoo et chat this precious life of service and achievement might have decd loge se ua if he had not met and vanquished’ discouragement after dis- scouragesion ja the grim struggle with poverty; ff be had not gone on un falteringly, with serene courage, to- _ward the goal which must have seem- ‘ed but a dim mirage at the begin- alng. The secret of Mr, Washington's success in IMe—if Indeed there was sany seoret abeat It at all—was bis un- failing optimism, his dogged deter- smnlualion, hi resolve to permit no sobstaote to daunt him, and hie proof -on, numerows occasions that he was absolutely sbeve insult er humiliae tion. Ne disappointment could dis- courage tim, If it were necessary, or time pere mitted, examples all too numerous + could be cited in proof of this state- Ament. HM the young men and women -of hie race everywhere could but catch some portion of his sweet spirit, this high courage, his rich optimism! , For us, in every part of this country, ‘ethere wedd dawn that new and bet- Ster day for which our fathers and ~our fathers’ fathers have worked and susg aed prayed. + Mr, Washington had faith in hts race. Me looked on every Negro theme, hewever fumble, in which -dwek iathuetry, honesty and the do- -mestic virtues, as a center of hope and safety for the race, It was his good fortune to live long enough to see thousamés of homes founded by the vmen pag women for whose schooling and manbod and womanhood he la- “bored, And this great responsibility “he has passed on to us, so that it is ‘now our task to work as earnestly as , did he for the establishment of more ‘and better_Negro homes, for more and better Negro schools, for more and chetter Negra business enterprises, for a higher Yevel of civilization among our peepte I must mot fail to speak of that Yarge and important service rendered “by him to both races in seeking to blot out sectional animositics, of in- Neerpretiag one race to the other. He was the foremsost missionary of our “esce. He sought to overcome racial sisundertsandings, racial injustices, racial prejudices, Nothing could em bitter hiss. It was his proud boast -that no roan ceuld drag him down so tow as to make him hate that man. He labored with divine patience for facial co-operation and racial good will, He came to be the one beacon ight of fope té men of both sections, -of heth races, who had been groping din a wecld ef uncertainty and doubt, The most impressive thing, in my -opinton, abewt Mr. Washington, was his intense earnestness in seeking to have white men understand black men, and to have black men under- stand white men. And I thank God that as bis sense of things faded he thad the deserved privilege of knowing that his tsbors had not been in vain; that langdy through his efforts dur- ing the past twenty years there ex-| ists in ove country today a better une! derstandmg between the races, @ growing feeting of respect for the| wights of cack other, a fincr spirit of mutual helpfulness. Booker Washingtun loved his na: tive Sowntdand, When the light of the carly morning gilded his brow and bathed his sturdy form in its ra- , dance, pearageously he prepared for the long journey which “was to bring to an end bis earthly carcer, He wish- ed to bear aut his oft-repeated statc- mont that he was born in the South, wights of cace other, @ hiner spirit Of mutual helpfulness. Booker Washingtun loved his na- tive Sowntdand, When the light of the carly morning gilded his brow und bathed his sturdy form in its ra- , dance, pwarageously he prepared for the long journey which “was to bring to an end bis earthly career, He wish- ed to bear aut his oft-repeated statc- mont that ke was horn in the South, had lived- and labored in the South, and wished to die and be buried in the South It could be said of him, as it wes eaid of Abraham Lincoln; “Whether he rose or fell; whether he steed im that giant-like repose that divtinguished him among hit fellows men, or exercised those unequaled powers which made him a foremost figure of the world, he always felt the tender and Invisible chord that @hained him to his native rock. In whatever fcld he stood he felt the ‘penign amd sobering Influence of his arly reeeiiections, They were the fede to whic he clung in storms, the anchor which kept his head to the: wind, the balm which sustained him in defeat, and ennobled him in the hove of trlumph,” + Mre Washington loved his race. He preached, ta season and out of sea- son, what selfhelp, self-discipline, self-salvation, are the only factors in ‘the hides of faces or individuals thet. permazently count or endure. Though fie voice might sotnetimes ‘chasten, it was most often heard pleading at the bar of public opinion Lylitste eke SES ti ee” Larose GH cabo ee for bfs,,eage, he “tde ue al “Sagi » Tt was poeta In this act, tat be ated at Alinta} that he stood at the un- veiling of Shaw's deathless momu-| ment on Boston Common that he stood at the, Chicago Auditorlum be- fore president and cabinet and the mighty of the land at the close of the Saptsh-American wars that he stood within the classic. shades of old Harvard to tecelve the first hon- orary degreee conferred by that 1 stitution upon one of his race, And so he stood upon an hundred, yea, a thousand platforms throughout the country as the tribune of his race, pleading for humanity and justiee, giving voice to the inarticulate edu- cational, industrial and moral aspire ations of his race. Mr. Washington was a deeply re- ligious man, He belfeved in, trust- ‘ed, lived by the precepts of the Bible, He was not too great, and never too busy, to turn to the thumb-worn copy of Holy Weit which was his invari able, comforting companion, Have you not heard him, with face aglow and faith-revealing expression, quote his two favorite passages of scrips ture? “Whatsoever things are true, whate soever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of guod report; if there be any virtue, and if there he any praise, think of these things.” And that other one: “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meckness, temper- ance: against such there is no law.” He had the vision to see that if he could only prevail upon his race to “thik on these things,” no law or laws could prevail against them. And now, finally, my friends, are we here simply to mourn his loss, to chronicle the details of his busy, over burdened life, to recite his splendia achievements, and the many high hon:- ors which came to him, and through him to us? Or are we here to seek to draw some lessons from his in- spicing, triumphant fife? Our hearts do indeed sorrow with that brave companion who labored by his side, smoothing his pathway, re- lieving his life as best she could of daily fret and care. We do sorrow with the bereft children of his house- hold who miss the joy of his pres- ence, the tonic of his fatherly voice, We all miss him, here and every- where, My own heart has felt its overpowering sense of Joncliness, its craving for his presence. I loved him as the son loves the father in whom he sees the embodied glory of high ideals, garnered wisdom and ex- perience~e He taught me by his daily life that it is worth while to live loy- ally and for one's higher self, I owe him much. I shall never cease to Fecal! his sweet, tranquil spirit, his charm of suanner, his youthful zest in the joy of work, his love for and faith in his fellow-man. I shall never forget his self-sacrifice, hie self-de- nial, his self-forgetfuiness, But he is gone, The lighted torch le carried now passes to our hands. The work he did was work for the nation, He was not an unprofitable servant, He gave to his race and to his country all of his physical and mental vigor; he could, give no more. ‘The best, the most fruitful years of his Ife were spent in behalf of his fellows. His tife will shine with steady radiance as the years come and go. Let us hearken to the call he sounded for brave, patriotic service; let us press forward, strong and un afraid, with patience and firm re- solve, with the lessons of his devoted life ever -before us, to advance the cause for which he was willing to live, for which he was willing to work, and finally, for which he was willing to die. | ——s——_. THE NATIONAL NEGRO THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LBAGUI Short-Sighted Observations by BachuBodsman, (By Dennis S Thompson.) ‘The meeeting of the National Ne- ‘ero Business League at Kansas City a few days since has no doubt made a great impression apan the minds and created within the hearts of the Negroes of the Mid-West a desire to get Inny and do things in a business way, The delegates in attendance at the mecting manifested undue interest in all the delberations thereof, many of the delegates coming from the exe trome Eastern and Southern parts of the coutnry. And they were men and women brimful of tusiness, and running over, and the way in which they went at things should he an in spiration to all who attended these mectings or read the reports thereof There is one Important thought {hat the meetings of the league must lave given many observers of the proceedings, and that must have been thisy That our ambition should be a growing one, So many people get as yesterday. Nothing is more dls- astrous than to let our past achieve ments net a. standard for the future. Our ambition should be a growing one, beginning every morning where yesterday left off, and using all past accomplishments as a foundation for reaching up to better and higher and brighter things, If that is one’s attitude toward his day’s work It will be practically impossible for him to get inte a rut. “Little by little the sky grows clears Little by little the sun comes near; Little by little the days smile out, Cladder and prouder on pain and doubt. Little by little the seed we sow Into a beautiful yield will grow." The mectings of the National Ne- gro Business League are bringing to- gether cach year men and women who are foremost In thelr adopted professions, They are, I might say, a clearing house of ideas, and of the experiences of people who intend to suceced, and of those who are suce cessful, Here we met the man who is farming on a scientific scate, who carrled in his pocket the medal for the world’s championship in com growing, ‘There was also a man from our own state of Kansas, un: educated, but one of the most suce cessful truck growers of the race. This goes to show us that while sci- euce is the short route to accomp- Ushment, those of us who have not liad the opportunity to secure a sci- entific training can also be successful by hard work and proper application of what talent we have. From what I was able to glean from the work being done in the meetings, the National Negro Busi- ness League is doing and is destined to do much good as the masses catch the spirit of progress. There are many of our race possessed of the same business acumen as other peo~ ple, and they are doing business, too, but there was one thing brought out at the Kansas City meeting that our business people must begin to study: The Negro is consuming too much time in his meeetings for the amount of business done, The Negro race should consider this: If Itfe Is an opportunity, so is every hour. If exiatence is a big thing, so is every day. To under- value the minutes means that we do wot rightly estimate Ife itself, Re spect the little fragments of time, which, fitted together in the great mosaic, constitute life. In the majority of cases the one thing that makes our meetings disin- teresting after we have become inter- ested is the hung-winded speaker with his long list of anecdotes to deflect the mind from whatever good may hae been said. The Negro is al- ways late in getting together, and then, after they g4ther, too much time is taken up in idle gossip. This {s one thing thatthe National Negro Business League must remedy, be- cause the white people arc expecting that our business people place more value on time, Aside from this, the meetings were a credit to any people, and the good people of Greater Kansas City did all in their power to make the stay of the delegates and visitors all that could be hoped for. I had thought ‘that Kansas City, with all of her re ‘sources, could have done better and put on an Industrial parade that would have spoken better for the business profession than a lot of peo- ple riding up and down the street in motor cars, 1 belleve if they had it to do over, there would be some im- provement, But the National Negro Business League is doing much good and I helieve that those in charge will gventually bring the ship safely to port. When we come to think, every day is a training time, The mere doing| of one’s work, however simple, the Raia, oS ‘i ined T° ef at a ye ett se HOTEL DALE CAPE MAY, N. J. 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Today, as far ay actual achneve- mint iy comerncd, may not seem to amount to much, but no one can com- pote its value in training us to be ready for what is coming. DENNIS S. THOMPSON, Bethel, Kansas. —z— SECRETARY BOYD SENDS PRESS PROCEEDINGS A copy of the procecdings of the National Negro Press Association ha: just reached this office. It marks the fourth appearance of the regula primed minutes of the association and contains a gtenographic report of the guneral session held in Nashville tas February, with the proceedings the eecutive committee meeting held at Boston last August. One of the attractive features of the procecdings is that it has a full page ent of the nowly-elected president, the Ton, Chris, J. Perry, one of the veteran newspaper editors who for thirty years has stood at the helm of the Philadel- phia ‘Tribune. ‘The proceedings alsa have the full plan of the vigilance committee, which is composed of each member of the executive committee, They also have a list of the officers and the names and addresses of the txecutive committee, together with the constitution of the National Ne- gro Press Association, ‘These pro- ceedings are furnished only to the newspaper fraternity, In looking over them it can be seen that step by step the newspaper men have brought out something tangible, and sow they have an organization that bids fait to he a credit to the craft. Mra, Mamie Todd of Chicago is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Tucker. Mrs. Dave Smith and son David of Omaha, Neh , are spending the month of August with thelr parents, Mr, and Mrs, John Massey. Mr. and Mrs. C, T. Taliaferro and Mrs, Jennie Haines attended the conference which was held at Boley, Okla. PERRY, OKLA Miss Marguerite Abbott is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M Abbott. Miss Abbott has been In Lawrence the last year, where she has been studying fine art. She is an ac: complished young lady, The Smart Set Embroidery Clut entertained last evening at the pleas. ant home of Mr, and Mrs, B. F, Stinson, Eleventh and Market, with 2 twercourse lawn social in honor o! the guests, Mrs, Mamie Todd of Chi- 'eago, Mrs Dave Smith of Omaha, Neb; Miss Marguerite Abbott o! Lawrence, Kan, and Miss Ruth Al- well of Nowata, Okla, A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. John Warner enter. tained a week-end party in honor of Miss Marguerite Abbott, which closed with a lawn social. Messrs. Ishmael Bryant, Fletcher Stokes and Louis Honk furnished music, Mrs. Mary English entertained with a three course dinner in honor of Mrs Mamie Todd, Mr. C. T. Taliaferro attend the National Negro Business Tage in Kansas City. : Mrs. Lulu ‘Hunn, Mrs. Thomas Allen and Mrs, Fannle Herrington were among the throng that attended the Barnum & Bailey clreus at Enid, Okla, August 16, ENID, OKLA. Mr West Page of Eskridge, Kan, is visiting his olde friends in Okla. homa—Mr. John Clark and family Mr. Wo Jas Hardy and family, and Mrs Cora Hardy and family, Me and Mrs. West Page, Me, and Mrs, John Clark and son Johnnie, Mrs Cora Hardy and children sis- ited at the home of Mr, and Mes. W. Jas. Hardy, Friday, August 11, Tee cream and cake were served In the evening. Messrs, John Clark, West Page and W. Jas Hardy visited at the home of WP. Hodgen, who is one of Oklahoma’s largest cattle and horse raisers, He has several hun. dred head of thoroughbred Hereford caitle, Mr, and Mrs, John Clark and son Johnnie, Mr. and Mrs. West Pare, Mr D. R. Steward and Mr, W. Jas. Ifardy visited Mrs. Cora Hardy and family Thursday, Avgust 10, ~ Mr Sylvester Hardy, Misses Flor ence and Blanche Hardy, Mr, D, Ry Steward and Mrs. G. W. 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Tt Is very dry here and a goed rain would be welcomed, —$7»—__—. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer Aug. 11, 1916.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, mm 7 In the matter of the estate of Cornelia Harper, late of Shawnee County, Kansas, NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, Notice 9 hereby given that on the 7th day of August, A. D., 1916, the undersigned was, by the Pro, toate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Execator Administrator of the estate ef Cor nella Harper, late of Shawnee Coun- ty, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly, HATTIE BEULAH DONNELLY, Executor-Admintstrator, NOTIVE—Peopte who are not sub- scribers and wish to send locals to this paper will have to pay 10cts. per line for same, Many persone send matter to us with no signature and expect same to be pablished, ——————— WHEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, {2 Blocks Se. of Unton Sation) > N, Pe PATTON, Prop, —CAFE IN CONNECTION— i] Goals at All Hours, Phone Douglas 4445, 1014-16 So. 11th Bt, EAHA, —— NEBRASKA, Farms.... q For Negroes! folefed Mea, why pot buy # farm 4 lend where a man is» men— teers ONE crop vill pay for your erm? fern sell you a farm fs Lo- an coutty, Kans. PRICES FROM NB to $20 per scre—easy terms, fine ‘ell, best climate. If you meas buat: ‘esa, write §. EB. CAREY, ‘ Attorney at Law, Eetedl Barings, —i—~ Kana, When the attention of The Paintmaker is called to any misstatement of facts in a column, or to any error concerning man or thing, correction will clearly be made. Unsignified communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. The shooting of James Baker by Undersheriff Hugh Larimer on Sunday afternoon, August 13, has caused much comment from press and public, some people claiming the act was murder. As we look at the affair, unfortunate as it is, no murder can be charged in this case. Murder is a preconceived plan, done mostly in revenge or cussed meanness, neither of which can be ascribed in the killing of James Baker. It was simply one of those accidents that will sometimes happen when least expected—an accident that is probably regretted more by Mr. Larimer than any other person in Topeka. But from the result in this case there are two important lessons to be learned, i.e. first, that persons caught in violation of petty laws should not run when they are told that they are under arrest, and the second, that officers of the law should not fire their revolvers at fleeing persons in an attempt to make them halt, because no one but an expert can tell just where bullets are likely to strike. As a general rule a gunshot in behind a fleeing man only adds speed to his gait. , Recently on Kansas avenue a policeman fired a shot in the air to halt a fleeing man and the bullet struck something and rebounded from its upward course and struck a man two blocks away in a reverse direction from that intended. And this is not all—sometimes an officer fires at a running man to cause him to halt, and probably fires into the ground, but the other fellow doesn't know that, and sometimes he takes a shot at the officer and don't always miss his mark, as was the case, probably, with the Lyon county sheriff, who now sleeps beneath the sod. We do not believe that Mr. Larimer had any more intention of hitting James Baker than he would of bloiwng his own brains out, and the coroner's jury believed as we believe and fully exonerated Mr. Larimer from all blame. But we deem it wise for officers not to monkey with the business end of a gun hereafter unless they really mean to "bring the bacon home." AT K.INS.IS CITY MEETING The following officers were elected at the meeting of the National Farmers' Association at Kansas City: President—R W. Westberry, Sumter, S. C. First Vice President—Prof. N. C. Bruce, Gallatin, Mo. Second Vice President—Wiley Hinds, Oakland, Cal. Third Vice President — David Childs, Topcka, Kan. Secretary and Treasurer—Rev W W. Russell, Topcka, Kan. Assistant Secretary and National Organizer-J. J. Winston, Muskogee, Okla Ramadhani Aug. 18, 1910 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. DORTHA M. ECKARDT, Plaintiff. II. W. EULER, Attorney. (Seal:) C. W. Bower, Clerk of the District Court; by Florence I. Scott, Deputy. You may never know it happened if you fall to read The Topeks Plaindealer. If you are a constant reader of The Plaindealer you will be wise. Missouri! Notes of Interest Concerning the Race's Progress! Missouri! Notes of Interest Concerning the Race's Progress! The Smith family, like the Smith who settled Jamestown colony, are folks who believe in doing. Mr. T. M. Smith, 41 years a train porter on the M. K. & T. railroad, is one of the best fixed colored men at Sedalia. He owns 12 modern rental houses and a residence worth $20,000. The scribe called and met his cultured wife and pleasing daughter, Miss Aurora, who will finish from the college course at George R. Smith College this session. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are firm believers in education and have a son Dr. T. Emanuel Smith, who wears with honor the degrees of Ph. C. and M. D., and enjoys a large practice in Chicago, Ill. There is another son, Dr. R. Broxton Smith, who is enjoying a lucrative practice as a dentist in his home town. His offices are modernly equipped and Dr. Smith is one of the race's for most dentists, and by doing his work right has won the people of his town. This is easily one of the representative families, and the race should imitate them. The elder Smith started with the M. K. & T. when a mere lad and is one of the oldest and most highly respected employees of the road. These good people stand for everything which means race elevation GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, S One of the efficient teachers of the race is Miss Myrtle Nelson of Se- THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. ONE OF THE STRONGEST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF OUR RACE. One of the efficient teachers of the has a membership of 250 Residence and office. This gentlemen is Miss Myrtle Nelson of Sec-Ward's people have purchased a new race is Miss Myrtle Nelson of Sec-Ward's people have purchased a new PORO HAIR CROWN Have a Box of ORO sent by ARCEL OST Poro College Co., 3100 P Mo. Please Mention when Writing. Poro College Co., 3100 Pine St., Dept. V, St. Louis, Mo. Please Mention Name of This Paper when Writing. People Say It's Unequaled 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. dalia, who is a graduate of George R. Smith College. This young woman is not only one of our best teachers, but possesses many attainments that go to make her an accomplished woman. After thirteen years in the school room Miss Nelson has won her spurs, and, possessing a pleasing personality, she readily makes friends of all with whom she comes in contact. At present she is the primary teacher in the Warrensburg city school. Miss Nelson is a studious young woman and has taken courses in the Chicago University. "Ye will be known by thy fruits." and Rev. T. T. Ward, that strong Baptist minister, has dispelled all doubts, if there were any, that he is a true disciple of the lowly Nazarene Rev. Ward is able to look back over 35 years as a minister and behold a record unexcelled by any man in our roce. During that time he has built and remodeled a great many churches, and about one thousand persons have accepted the plan of salvation through his preaching. His fields of labor have been in the states of Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Colorado and Nebras- ka, where he endeard himself to the people. Dr Ward is pastoring in an acceptable manner the, Morgan Street Baptist church of Sedalia,which EDALIA, MO., ONE OF THE STRC TUTIONS OF OUR RACE. has a membership of 250 Rev. Ward's people have purchased a new ine St., Dept. V, St. Louis, Name of This Paper site and will in the near future erect a $10,000 edifice. This God-sent man is succeeding because he is a true leader, and the citizens, regardless of denomination, love him. He is greatly assisted in his work by a true wife. Rev. Ward will serve as our agent. J. DR. W. C. COMBS, the popular physician of Richmond, Mo. who enjoys one of the largest practices of any physician in the state. He has lately bought valuable city property and will erect a modern ONGEST EDUCATIONAL INSTI- residence and office. This gentleman is demonstrating what ability and push will do. The scribe will continue his write-up of Sedaha later. There is much doing among our people, and one of the best schools in the state, under Prof. Hubbard, is located in Sedalia. ... [Image of a woman with a butterfly-shaped necklace.] PROF. H. L. COX, A. B, P. D. B. This cut represents a giant in the educational world. For six years he has been the able principal of Frederick Douglass high school of Columbia, Mo. He has eleven teachers and 500 students, and 92 have graduated under this able man. He has been reappointed for another term Kansas City, Mo., has also tendered him the principalship of Wendell Phillips school at a salary of $1950 per year. The school board of Columbia says that Prof Cox, principal that city are loud in their realize that it will man to take his cides to go to Kais the proud city, Washington well known instu race a man who wielding great un Negro race better David Childs Tells Business Men How to Succeed. "Uncle" David Childs, the veteran truck farmer and sweet potato king, told the members of the National Negro Business League, at Kansas City, how he made the rich and fertile soil along the valley of the Kaw produce sweet potatoes and other truck in paying quantities. Mr. Childs is the most extensive swift potato grower in Kansas, from which he reaps large returns each year. "When the white man refused to sell me land back in DR. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER 25c Postpaid Whitens and Clears dark and brown skin. Bleaches saline or dark complexion, causing R to grow whiten. Get the original. Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener Do not accept invitations. Sold by drop pits or sent direct postpaid anywhere in the United States for 25c. Remember the name, Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener. Made only by Jacobs' Pharmacy, Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR TERMS Sunday, August 11, was rally day. After Sunday school a very good program was rendered. On Sunday night Rev. John Allen of the Methodist church preached at the Baptist church. The text was, "You must be born again." It was a timely sermon and was enjoyed by all who heard it. August 14 a few delegates from the church, Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. were sent to the Neosho District Convention, which met at Paola. August 15 the members of the Junior League had a business meeting at the church. PLE.IS.INTON, K.IN. Mrs. G. W. Arnold and grandson returned home from Fort Scott Friday, where for a week Mrs Arnold had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Emmett Neaves. After visiting two weeks with relatives and friends, Mr and Mrs Punk Whyte left Sunday for their home in Independence, Kan. Miss Myrtle Parks went down to Fort Scott Friday to visit her uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Emmett Neaves. Mrs Cora Smith and daughter, Miss Marie, went to Lola Saturday to visit relatives and friends. Mr G W Arnold went to Fort Scott Saturday to visit relatives, returning home Monday evening THE NEW YORKER that Prof Cox. is the best colored principal that city has ever had, and are loud in their praises of him. They realize that it will be hard to find a man to take his place in case he decides to go to Kansas City. This man is the proud son of Howard University, Washington, D. C., and that well known institution has given the race a man who is capable and is wielding great influence to make the Negro race better Tennessee," declared Mr. Childs, "I then and there decided that Kansas was the place for me, where I could buy as much land as I desired," continued, the speaker "Success never crowded my efforts on account of owning land alone, but by being honest and paying my deltas. When I left the South I advertised and asked all that I owed a penny to call on me and get their money. Everybody came—some I never saw before, much less owe them—but I paid every mother's son and set my face toward the setting sun with a clean slate and a clear conscience, and upon my arrival in the "Promised Land" I set to work, using honesty as my guide, and success has always crowned my efforts. Money is no object if you are honest, and no bank will turn down an honest man who seeks money with which to conduct business." The old gentleman was a decided hit. He has made good, owns some of the best soul in the country, and is well fixed financially. Hot and dry as it has been, he will "clean up" several thousand dollars this season. Truly, "Uncle David is a grand old man, and the world needs more him. goncetaoinshrdlu ghrdlu cmfwyp cmi Pinkston Praises the Mr. K. K. Pinston, veteran police officer and president of the Apex Amusement Syndicate, is joyful over his visit to the National Negro Business League in Kansas City last week. Mr. Pinkston was right on the spot from the sound of the gavel announcing the opening until the closes. He said that it was the grandest and most representative body of colored men and women that ever assembled in any city or state, and that much good will result from the meeting. Mr. Pinkston is a natist of Mississippi, hold, brave and aggressive, and when Kansas or Kansas or involved he can always be counted upon to step into the fight and stay until the finish. He is the only Topekan outside of "Uncle" David Childs who had anything to say on the floor of the meeting. At the conclusion of Mr. Childs' talk, a gentleman from down East fired some fool question at the veteran gardener. Pinkston was up like a flash, and when he finished, the Eastern gentleman looked like a copper cent piece with a hole in the margin. Mr. Pinkston is a man of safe, sound judgment, and as proof of his fine business ability, he was made president of one of the largest and most successful enterprises owned and operated by colored people in the state. In the matter of this world's goods, he is amply able to take care of his part in anything. He owes no man a dollar has a beautiful home besides other good property from which he obtains a nice profit on his investment. Give us more Pinkstons and the "race problem" will soon become a thing of the past. G. W. HAMILTON, FREDERICK J. I am Open for Business Night and Day. We NEVER SLEEP. REAL COLORED PEOPLES HAIR NOW ON SALE! Have just received a lot of beautiful Braids of REAL HAIR and they are now on display at 116 East 15th Street.—Mrs. Alice Todd Miss Julia Stevenson, blind musician of the State School for the Blind, will appear in a musical recital at the Second (B St.) Baptist church Monday evening, Sept. 4. The general public is cordially invited to witness this affair and encourage this blind girl. Dr. C. A. Deane and Mrs. Geo. Slaughter are in Kansas City this week. For a perfect imitation of Colorado's cooling breezes visit Wilson's Summer Garden. Mrs. A. W. Walker of Cherryvale spent a few days in the city last week visiting her daughter, Mrs. T. M. Duncan. Mr. W. D. Cooper, High Priest of Lincoln Chapter No. 2, R. A. M., is in Hutchinson this week attending the Grand Chapter. Mr. R. C. Cannon, who was overcome by heat about three weeks ago and was taken to the Santa Fe hospital is doing nicely. Editor Nick Chiles left Wednesday for Hutchinson to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge, and from there will go to points in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Thompson entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Monday in honor of Rev. Fennesse and Rev. B. J. Easley, of Trenton, Tenn. Mr. Ellis Hunt returned to his home in Salina last Tuesday after spending a week in the city the guest of Miss Loula B. Harris. Rev. George McNeal, Grand Master of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. lodge, was in the city two days this week visiting his temples and lodges. Rev. R. C. W. Cox, pastor of Asbury M. E. church, was a pleasant caller at this office yesterday and made us glad by paying his subscription. We wish others would follow Rev. Cox's splendid example. Mr. Jacob Friedman, who conducts a buffet at 1402 East Eighteenth St., Kansas City, Mo., is a Hebrew who has no race prejudice and takes delight in trying to encourage colored people and also gives employment to them. Miss Estola Jones, daughter of Patrolman and Mrs. Sam Jones, 1900 Topeka avenue, suffered a severe injury to her leg recently while playing lawn tennis and is yet confined to her bed under the care of Dr. W. E. Jackson. Mrs. Mattie Elliott, aged 52 years, died at her residence, 105 Madison street yesterday. The funeral will be held at the Hamilton undertaking parlor, 209 Kansas avenue tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Mount Auburn cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wilson went to Kansas City to bring their daughter Josephine home. They spent the day with their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson, and returned Sunday evening, reporting a very pleasant time. Mr. Harrison, brother of Prof. John L. Harrison, has returned to his home in Pittsburg, Pa., after a few weeks' visit in this city. He was the recipient of several suppers and automobile rides, and his many friends were sorry to see him leave. Mrs. Tennie Sinkford, 209 Jackson, will be glad to see those who are interested in beautifying and making the hair grow. Give her a call. She is a specialist in this line of work and guarantees her scalp treatment to be the best. Phone 4018 Red—Ads The S. T. G. S club met with Miss Jeanette Jackson at her home, 1011 West Tenth street, Tuesday, August 22. The club adjourned to meet with Miss Myrtle Hanks August 20, at her home in Highland Park—Bernice Crockett, President; Irene Davis, Reporter. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown announce the wedding of their daughter, Coretha, to Mr. Wm C. Moore, to take place at their residence, 915 North Taylor street, September 14. Mr. Moore is the popular tailor who conducts a clothes cleaning establishment at 1021 Kansas avenue. The many friends of Mr. J. R. Lytle are glad to know that he has returned to Topeka to make this his home, and will be in charge of his son's barber shop. Mr. Lytle is one of Topeka's foremost citizens, was on the police force for a number of years, and also ran a barber shop. FOR SALE-At a bargain, one fully equipped steam laundry, ready for business. Has a reputation for turning out high class work, and will prove a money-maker for someone who understands the business. Reason for selling, am not a laundry-mum. Call or address Tom Ramsey, 1123 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kansas. (Mention this paper when writing.) WILSON'S SUMMER GARDEN For Rent to Private Picnic Parties, Church Socials, Sunday School Outings. A Cool, Beautiful Place, with Swings, Teter Boards, Rustic Benches, Tables for Basket Lunches and Pavilion with Piano. Two (2) Blocks South and One (1) Block East of End of Cemetery Car Line. Terms Reasonable. Mrs. R. C. Caldwell and Mrs. Ed Brown entertained at a 9 o'clock breakfast Tuesday morning at Mrs. Caldwell's country home, east of Oakland, complimentary to Mrs. H. Etheridge, who is here from Jersey City. Those present besides the guest of honor were Mrs E. Bolin and Mrs Foster Chiles. We attended services at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quinney, last Sunday evening and must say that the members of that congregation should be proud of their new pastor, Rev. T L. Griffith, of Des Moines, Iowa, who is an upright Christian gentleman, a fine pulpit orator, and makes a great impression on those who hear him. Topeka is proud of him and his family and we predict great things for them. Mr. Chas. A. Long, of Kansas City, Grand Iligh Priest of Prince Hall Grand Chapter, R. A. M., was in the city one day last week visiting the local Chapter and renewing old acquaintance. He is the most faithful officer that ever served that body and his efforts have borne good fruit. Mr. Long lifted The Plaindealer's latch string while in the city and we enjoyed a pleasant chat with him. He is an interesting talker and we are delighted at the sight of his smiling face. Mr H. L. Campbell, the "hair doctor and expert tonsorial artist, left one day this week for a visit to Sr. Joseph, Mo. Lincoln, and other points where he will demonstrate a new hair preparation. He will include Omaha in his trip, where he expects to locate Mr Campbell is a fine fellow and a good citizen, and has many good, warm personal friends among both races who regret very much to see him go. He has worked at the M W Cunningham tonsorial parlors for several years, and like all others, Mr. Cunningham has nothing but praises for him. Here's to you, Campbell We are sorry to learn of the death of Arthur, the son of Sir A. W. Hopkins, grand chief scribe of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, who died at the home of his father in Leavenworth, Kan. Sir Hopkins and family have the sympathy of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor and their many friends in the state and elsewhere. He was a very industrious young man and had mastered the trade of repairing automobiles, and was an expert in that line. His services were always in demand and his employers spoke highly of him. We are pained to hear that he was cut down so early in life, just when he was budding into manhood. Rev T. W. Green, Sr, has just returned from a two weeks' vacation, having visited his daughter, Mrs. Willie Tidwell, at Mt. Hartwell, Mo. It was his first visit to the beautiful 160 acre farm owned by Mr. Tidwell, which is one of the finest farms in that part of the country, well stocked with everything that a good farm needs. He has built a large modern house. Mr. Tidwell took great pleasure in taking his father-in-law over the farm to assure him that he had not been asleep those twelve years that he has been down there. Neither has he neglected to take care and accumulate some of this world's goods. He has an ideal wife and two daughters, one married and one at home preparing to enter Western University. Rev. Green returned much elated over his trip. About thirty-five friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Buck Beach, in Tecumseh, last Saturday night, to celebrate her birthday. The yard was beautifully decorated with Japanese lanterns and flowers. The guests were entertained with jokes and stump speaking by Mr. Sam Harris and his excellent quartet of good singers, which was highly appreciated by all Mrs. Beach received several useful and nice gifts from friends, who wished her many more birthdays. A splendid lunch was served after which all departed declaring it one of the best outings of the season. The guests from Topeca were: Mr. and Mrs H C. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs W. H Moody, Mr. Frank Beach and daughter, Mrs. Mollie Pace, Mrs. Maggie Matley, Miss Ogale Wilson, Mr. Fitryou, and Mr. A. M Thomas. Phone 1778 N 1. ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` 迎宾园 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. 116 East Fifteenth St. Topeka is to be congratulated upon its women for their progress along business as well as political lines. Mrs. W. W. Young has purchased the blacksmith shop at 1121 Kansas avenue, where she is now doing quite a business. She is the wife of W. W. Young, who is now operating an up-to-date blacksmith and buggy repair shop at 629 Quincy street. Mrs. Young is a lady who is well versed in business and attends strictly to her own affairs. She is making friends and the business has grown rapidly since she took charge. The people of Topeka who have horse-shifting to do should bring their work to this attainable lady, as she will see that it is promptly and well done or there will be no charges. She says she wants the business, and those who visit her shop will be pleased with the first class work. Don't forget the number—1121 Kansas ave. Just ask for the lady blacksmith, and anybody on lower Kansas avenue can direct you. Her terms are reasonable. The printers, pressmen, lintype operators, etc., were agreeably surprised Sunday when our old time friend, Mr R. C (Duck) Hellwig, pressman on the Missouri Valley Guide, a railway maggarie, published in Kansas City, walked in upon the bunch. It had been several years since they had the pleasure of greeting Mr. Hellwig, and the meeting was very cordial indeed. Several years ago Mr. Hellwigg was employed as pressman on the Farmer's Advocate in this city, and it was while working on this job that Mr. Hellwigg assisted The Plaindealer in installing a press, folder and other machinery, and it was he who put the knowledge into the heads of our workmen as to how to operate these machines. As a workman, Hellwig ranks in class A—in fact there are none better, and the Missouri Valley Guide can consider themselves very fortunate in pouring the service of such a high-class workman. Hellwig is one of those big hearted German boys—every inch a gentleman and never forgets a friend no matter what his creed, color or religion might be. 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., 1016, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County Kansas, duly appointed executor of the estate of Georganna Solomon, late of Shawnee County, decreed All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern them solves accordingly. GERTRUDE SOLOMON, Executor. (First Published in The Topek Plaindealer Aug. 18, 1916.) For news read The Plaindealer 图 1 图 2 DR. GRIFFITH INSTALLED. The installation services conducted in behalf of Dr. T. L. Griffith as pastor of the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets, were sublime and impressive in detail, and if the many good things said by the different ministers taking part in the exercises are adhered to the Second Baptist church and Dr. Griffith will live on flowery beds of ease, and peace and harmony will prevail, yielding spiritual and financial strength to the fold. The services commenced on Monday night of last week, Rev. J. H. Van Leu, Baptist state missionary, breaking the bread of life. On Tuesday night Rev. W. A. Bowren of Kansas City delivered the message On Wednesday night Rev. D. A. Holmes of Kansas City preached a wonderful sermon on peace. On Thursday night Rev. Aloe McNeal of Kansas City was to have preached, but matters of business detained him and the time was taken up in devotions On Friday night Rev. G. N. Jackson, moderator of the Kaw Valley District Association, fed the sheep and lambs on the Master's word Sunday afternoon the finishing touches of the installation were put on by the several pastors of the city, including Rev. W. W. Kwang of the Third Baptist church, Rev. F. J. Peck and choir of St John A M. E. church, Rev. E. C. W. Cox of Asbury M. E. church, Rev C. E. Craggitt of the Second Christian church, Rev G. E. McK. Miller of Calvary Presbyterian church, Rev Geo. Gilbert Walker of St Simon Episcopal church and Rev. J. W. S. Lowe of Lane Chapel C. M. E. church, and above all the Holy Ghost was manifested. All in all, the cordial welcome extended Rev. Griffith and family was deep-seated, rooted and grounded in love and faith. The members and friends of St. John A. M. E. church had a rare treat last Sunday in having Rev. G. A. Gregg, president of Edwards Water College, at Jacksonville, Fla., to preach to them a soul stirring sermon. President Gregg is a highly intelligent minister of whom we expect to hear great things in the future. Within the next ten years we expect to hear of him as one of the bishops. He is an honorable, upright Christian gentleman who should have the honor of being a bishop. He lectured to one of the largest audiences ever seen in St. John A. M. E. church last Monday evening on "The South and Its Opportunities," showing moving pictures of scenes around Jacksonville and several slides denoting the progress of the race in the South—the Masonic Temple, which cost $200,000 and is owned by colored people, and several general buildings in Jacksonville that were erected by colored men, not only the mechanical but the architectural work. He said that most of the work done in and about Jacksonville, both mechanical and clerical, is done by colored men. He spoke in glowing terms of the progress of the race and the advantages they had over their Northern brothers. The views of his students at Jacksonville were very fine. They are now erecting a centennial building at a cost of about $75,000. He said he was very much gratified on one occasion when the presiding elder called for a collection of $12,000 from the school and they raised $15,000 at one collection. He said there were three classes of people in the South: the white people, the Negroes and the "trackers" the element of poor whites who create so much confusion, are the lynchers and burners and disturbers of the peace. He showed slides of houses owned by various colored men, and some were the finest in Jacksonville. One man alone owns and rents one hundred houses. Prof. Gregg has visited in St. Joseph and Leavynworth and is now on route to Des Moines, Iowa, but will stop at Pueblo and Colorado Springs Rolleves OATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24HOURS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY If our readers realized how much we needed money they would re- to us and be ever happy. MRS. WILLA SMITH VISITS OSAGE CITYI The Plaindealer Agent Spends a Few Hours With Friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hibbs and Mrs Mayme Lyons entertained Saturday at a three course luncheon for the benefit of Odd Fellows' lodge No. 2185. A goodly number enjoyed the feast and a neat sun was realized for that noble order. They proved themselves ideal entertainers We held the pleasure of visiting a few hours with our friend, Mrs. Jane McReynolds, one of the leading women of that section. She has the reputation of being the finest culinary artist in these parts. Not only does she prepare the fancy dishes of the present day, but is a past grand mistress when it comes to cooking ye old fashioned barbecue. She prepared the feast for a celebration recently and tickled the palates of hundreds. Mrs. McReynolds had been on the sick list but at this writing we are pleased to report that she is greatly improved and able to lift about her house. 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 Blacksmithing, Horse-shoeing, Repairing, Auto Work a specialty. Bell phone West 3700, H. phone West 8111. Mr. A. Boyd and Mr. F. 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. I. Williams, owner and manager. Trolley To Kansas City! One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the PROLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Ks. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you to the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Ks., the National Re'ders' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military polices and many other important sight-seeing places. Cars leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to 19 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Saturday night; last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Cars leave Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 p. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. "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 CONTINENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. CUSTOPA, KAN. Mr. Lewis Harris of Vinita visited over Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Jas. Jackson, and family. Mr. Wm. McCanless and mother will soon depart for a visit in Somerset, Ky. Mr. James Rankm, who is working in Parsons, Kan., visited home folks for a few days last week. Mrs. Cus Armstrong of Welch, Okla., was in the city Thursday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jones Messrs. Bassett, Morgan, Wilson and Hudson, our merchants, are doing a good business this season School begins September 4. Mr. Frank Morrison has returned to Bartlesville after a visit with relatives and friends. The Campbell minstrell was splendid. Mr. Clarimont as lady unpersonator could not be excelled. Mr Bostic, the bandmaster, deserves commendation. Mrs. Heawock and daughter, Mrs. Amanda Caldwell, who are visiting their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Wilchle Webb, are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. James Patterson. The clerk of the school board states that there will be no principal at Douglass school, as each teacher is capable of management, being well experienced. This will do away with the previous confusion. Mr A. J. Harris of Timber Hill was in town Saturday. Mrs. J C Stokes and small son of Kansas City, Mo., arrivtd Saturday to spend several weeks with her sisters, Mrs. J. Henderson and Mrs. L. Bridgewater. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Cartwright, Randale and Riley Cartwright came up from Coffeyville Sunday to spend the day with their sister, Miss Lottle, who is very ill. Wesley Cole is able to be out again after a slight operation. are in Kansas City visiting her husband. Miss Beulah Sutton of Dallas, Texas, is the guest of Miss Bessie Eads. Mrs N. C. Blair attended the National Negro Business League in Kansas City last week. Mrs L. Matthews will leave next week for the South to bring her children home. Died, at the home of his sister, Mrs R. McCullough, at Independence, Kan., Emmett Carl, on Thursday, August 18. The body was brought to Parsons, where, on Thursday, August 20, at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church, funeral services were held. MissVictory Nestfield has returned from Emporia, Kan. The Junior Stewardess Board held a lawn social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Walker Thursday night. The Trustee Helpers, beginning at 4:30, served lunch and supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C C Clark, Friday. Dimett Williams of Erie, Kan., was a Parsons Visitor Sunday Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Groomer and daughter Lillian are here from Kansas City, Mo., the guests of Mrs Groomer's brother, Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., and family. Miss Mabel Williams and Mr. B. Craft of St. Louis, Mo., were married Saturday at Parsons, Kan. Rev T W. Greene, Jr., and son Thomas left Monday morning for Iola. Miss Naomi Thomas left Sunday for her home in Kansas City after spending several days in the city as the guest of Miss Irene McMurray. Phase be ready to meet the collector, Cozette Harris, and to phone your news to 1921. HUDSON, KAN. Miss Tithundu Michem of Oklahoma City, Mr J D. Walker and Miss Kanna and Edna Walker left for Hingoton, Kan, last Monday on a fishing trip. We are glad to hear the party who went fishing last Saturday were not disappointed, as they caught a large amount of fish. At first the boys seemed to be a little shy of the water, but before the party ended they were leaping and diving in the water like frogs, especially Willie, who was declared the champion fish catcher. The girls did not catch any fish, but prepared a luncheon for the boys in a beautiful grove near by. Those in the party were Messra, Arthur Willle, Earl and Jesie Robinson, Brice Stafford of Emporia, Kan., and Mr. Edward Walker; Misses Ethelinda Michem of Oklahoma City, Margaret Harris, Ermile Pope, Emma and Edna Walker. GARNETT, KAN. Rev. Shepherd of Missouri preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday. The ladies of the A. M. E. church will give an entertainment at the home of Mrs Dollle Armstrong next Saturday evening. Miss Bessie and Velva Rogers returned home last week after a few weeks' visit with their grandmother and friends. They also visited friends in Coffeyville and Independence. Miss Nona Reed went to Paola last Sunday to attend the Sunday school convention. She was sent as a delegate to represent the B. Y. P. U. Misses, Bessie and Velva Rogers went to Paola last Monday to attend the Baptist convention Miss Bessie was sent as a delegate to represent the Sunday school. Miss Marylee Manley of Kansas City is here spending a few weeks with relatives and friends. Mrs. Crutchfield and Mrs. Mason and Mr. Stutley went to Princeton, Kan, to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Ida Manley and daughter Bernice went to Olathe last Sunday morning to visit her mother and sister. They will visit other places before returning home. Miss Fannie Lonlan entertained at supper last Saturday evening Misses Flossie Tolson, Dora Carter and Ethel Holt of Independence. Mr. Armstrong. Mr. Tom Shepherd and Mr. Bert Willet went to Kansas City last week to attend the National Negro Business League. They report a grand time. Rev. Cooper went to Mound City Saturday to preach. ATCHISON, KAN Rev. J. W. Wilson has returned from an extended visit in Kentucky and reports a very pleasant time. He also finds himself very much benefited in health. Mrs. Jerry Shackelford very pleasantly entertained the out of town guests who were here to attend the marriage of Miss Mabel Jackson and Mr. John Milton Payne of St. Joseph, Mo. Grace and Haywood Smith of Kanass City are visiting their uncle, Mr. William Smith of 1018 Spruce street. Mrs. Geo. W. Kersford returned Saturday morning after visiting in Kansas City and attending the National Negro Business League and reports a very pleasant trip. The Northeastern Baptist Association will meet in Holton, Kan, August 22 to 25. Miss May Belle Barnett is secretary. Rev. J. W. Wilson, moderator. Rev. and Mrs. Wilson left Tuesday morning to attend the convention. Mrs. Nelson Hunt, who has been ill for some time, is improving. James, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Doyle, does not improve and is very sick. Mrs. Geo H. Kerford is on the sick list The Tourist Reading Club will have its August meeting at Jackson's park Saturday, August 20. The Utopia Art and Reading Club will meet with Miss Pertella Pue August 25, at her home on X street. Mrs. Sallie Deming, Mary Cook and Edith Barnes left Tuesday morning to attend the Daughters of Bethel Grand Lodge, which convenes in Leavenworth, Kan. Mrs. Martha King, who has been very ill for a week, is improving. Dr. C. A. Williams is over from Topaka to spend a few days. Lloyd Kerford, who attended the National Negro Business League last week, was the youngest business man to appear on the program. His subject, "Making a Quarry and Rock Crushing Plant Pay," was handled nicely and was very much appreciated by the audience. He and his brother, Geo. II. Kerford, are successfully managing the quarry left them by their father, the late G. W. Kerford, who had been in the business for twenty-five years. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Campbell of Omaha, Neb. arrived Tuesday morning to visit Mrs. Campbell's sister, Mrs. C. Hooker, and other relatives. Mrs. Hooker entertained with a party nineteen of her friends at the home of Mrs. Sarah Fisher, Tuesday night, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. Mr. Harry Cox of Strong City arrived Thursday for a short visit with Rev. W. H. Merritt and wife. He returned Saturday accompanied by his daughter, Helen Cox, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Merritt, for several weeks. The Junior Mite Missionary Club was organized Friday with Ora Majors president. Mr. Alex Peterson was seriously injured Saturday. He was thrown out of a buggy by a runaway horse. The social given by Mrs. W. H. Merritt at Pleasant View was carried out with success. Mr. D. N. Harding was a visitor on Rock Creek Sunday. Mrs. W. Campbell left for Ottawa Wednesday to visit her mother, Mrs. Andrews Mr. Campbell left Sunday. W. IRRENSBURG, MO. Mrs. Josie Campbell was a shopper in Warrensburg Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grant were guests of Mrs. George Ralph at a six o'clock dinner Thursday. Mrs. Pearl Richardson had a grand opening Saturday of her new cafe on Pine street. There you will be served in cafeteria style, from brown gravy to peach meringue. Miss Charline Campbell departed Sunday for Knobnoster, Mo, to attend the cornerstone laying. Those who attended the cornerstone laying at Knobnoster were Misses Mollie Morten and Genevieve Huff, Mesdames Hattie Gaines, Sallie Rollins and Lizzie Collins, Mr. J. W. Cooper, Father Henry Washington, Henry Evans and Herbert Huff. Collection for morning and evening, $127.72. Mrs. O. W. Toles, north of town, and Mrs. Harriet Crockett were shoppers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Crockett have moved in their modern 6-room bungalow on West Market street. Miss Lorine Halley, who has been visiting her grandparents here, departed Thursday for her home in Kansas City. Mrs. Dora Sexton is visiting relatives and friends in Warrensburg. Mr. Vernice Huff departed Thursday for a short visit in St. Louis. ARKANSAS CITY, KAN. Mrs. George Smothers is visiting in Newton at the home of Mrs. Payne, where she stopped en route from Emporia after attending the Grand Chapter of the O. E. E. P. B. Andrews and daughter, Mrs. S. Frances Andrews, attended the National Negro Business League in Kansas City. Mrs. Malinda Kemp left last Tuesday for Kansas City to visit her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Givens. Mrs. Clara Drumgould is visiting in Coffeyville. Mrs. W. O. Logan is on the sick list. Mrs. Sarah Kemp is on the sick list. Master Willie Kemp went to Caldwell Thursday to visit his aunt, Mrs. John Chandler. Mrs. C. F. Carpenter left Tuesday for Kansas City. Mrs. Reeves and daughters, Irene and Juanita, of Hutchinson are visiting her sister, Mrs. Ellen Young. Mrs. James North and children of Winfield spent Sunday with Mrs. D. W. Williams. Rev. and Mrs. G. W. 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There were many interesting papers and discussions, and a large representation was present from different parts of the state. It was one of the best sessions ever held Prof. Wm R. Carter of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute was present and made an interesting talk in behalf of the school Mrs. Jas. Goodwin of Garden City is in Puola visiting her brother, Mr. Dreck Cooper, and other relatives Miss Charlene Brown has returned to her home in Laberty, Mo., after a pleasant visit with her cousin, Miss Carrie Moody. The picture given by the A. M. B. church August 12 was a success financially. A number of out of town visitors were in attendance. Miss Daisy N. Peak is in Bartlesville, Okla., visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Morrison. Little Miss Jeane Brooks celebrated her fourth birthday anniversary on the 20th. There were fifteen guests present. Cake and ice cream were served and the little folks had a good time. Mrs. R M Shelly and baby, Ethel Paplie, returned home Saturday from Carbondale, Ill. where they visited three weeks with relatives. The many Paull friends of Mrs. R. F. Vincent of Guthrie, Okla. were surprised to hear of her marriage re- cently to Mr. Chatman, a prosperous farmer of Luther, Okla. Mrs. Chat- man was for years a resident of Miami county, and her many friends wish her every success in life in her new home. Mrs. Hattie English and daughter, Miss Ernestine, are in Kansas City visiting relatives. 077AW1, K.1N The delegates to the Neosho Valley Association report a great meeting; that many good plans were adopted which will mean steps toward progress. The following were elected to office: Miss Elsie Lewis, vice president of the B Y P U ; Mrs. Ida Hughes, vice president of the W. H. and E. M Convention; James Wilson, vice president Ministers' and Deacons' Union, and Thomas Simpson, president of the District Sunday school Convention The scribe was entertained at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Cooper. The hospitality was most royal, and this family certainly know how to give life a new meaning to one when at their home. Mr. and Mrs Cooper age cultured people, and he holds one of the best positions of any colored man in the town. Rev. S. A. Williams of the Third Baptist church preached a very interesting sermon last Sunday morning on the subject, "If God Be for You, Who Can Be Against You?" He will preach at the A. M. E. church August 27 Mr. W] S. J. Lewis and Miss Leona McCurry were married Tuesday, August 22. Mr. John Allen, V. D. Mr., officiated They will reside on North Cedar street. Miss Louise Garrett is visiting in Kansas City Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Campbell are now in the city visiting Mrs. Campbell's mother and other relatives Payne's band went to Higginsville, Mo., to fill a three days engagement at the colored fair Between trains the band played selections in front of the Star and Post printing offices in Kansas City Mr V B Brady, Mrs. Florida Hudson and Mr Thoams Simpson are spending evenings drafting a constitution for the Colored Advancement League of Franklin County. The league is already attracting the attention of the white race, many of whom have already given encouragement and offered help to the movement. Similar organizations of the white citizens are desirous of co-operating with the Colored Advancement League Mr Claud Rolgrits died August 19 and was buried Monday. Pastor Williams, V D. M., of the Third Baptist church officiated at the funeral Burial was in Hone cemetery. School days are near, so while the white children are scrambling to get places in the school rooms let the colored children do likewise. Ottawa is one of the best school towns in Kansas and there is no reason why the educational standard of the colored people should not be much higher than it is. The great Baptist college of the West is located here, and it is open to white and black people alike. The Plandtaler will keep you posted on this wonderful school. The Third Baptist church is perfecting arrangements for a glorious celebration Emancipation day, September 22, in beautiful Forest park. BY THOMAS SIMPSON. W. W. For Horse Shoeing a of I Satisfaction W.W.YOUNG For Horse Shoeing and Wagon Work...All Kinds of Repairing MRS. W. W. YOUNG, Manager George R. Sedall offers superior advantages nine months term. New School and well equipped Faculty and Universities of the University, Normal, English, Home Economics. Opening Day Terms Low. Buildings mgs Wholesome. Teachers Than For other information ROBERT B. HAYE KANSAS. S. L. M. PENWELL, President ASSOCIATE TOPEKA, SEPT., FREE The Gates Will Be Is Welcome to the PREMIUMS PAID BY George R. Smith.C. Sedalia, Missouri superior advantages for the session o term. New Scientific Equipment. equipped Faculty from some of ties of the United States. Course formal, English, Business, Agricu nics. ning Day October 3d ow. Buildings ample and comfort me. Teachers Diligent and Kind. Other information address the Presid B. HAYES, Sedalia. AS. STATE ASSOCIATION SEPT., 11, 12, 13 the Gates Will Stand Open. Everyb Welcome to the Second Big Free B RUMS PAID BY THE STATE AND offers superior advantages for the session of 1916-1917. Full nine months term. New Scientific Equipment. Carefully selected and well equipped Faculty from some of the best Colleges and Universities of the United States. Courses: College, Preparatory, Normal, English, Business, Agriculture, Music and Home Economics. 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Mesdames Baker and Coleman, Misses Lida Crump, Wilfa Lee Beachman, Fredericka Martin, Maude and Lucile Baker, Messrs. Wm. Johnson, Bruce Baker, Clarence and Captain Fuel attended the Neosho Valley District Association and its auxiliaries in Paola, Kan, last week. Mrs. Dolly McCarver underwent an operation for appendicitis at the county hospital Sunday. Rev. Jas. A. Couley preached morning and evening at the Second Baptist church Sunday, in the absence of Rev. Wm. Jackson. Mr. Walter Rollins attended the National Negro Business League in Kansas City last week. Mrs. Wright of Denver arrived in Olathe Monday evening, having been called here on account of the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. McCarver. Mrs. Margaret Jenkins is visiting home folks. Mr. Joe Fanon left Monday night for Hutchinson to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge. Mrs. J. Manly and daughter Hornke are visiting her mother, Mrs. America Martin. IOLA, KAN. Mrs. W. W. Fields, who left in June to attend the commencement exercises of the Central High School of Cleveland, O., her son Daniel being one of the graduates, has returned home after visiting in Cleveland, O., Buffalo, N.Y., New York city and points of interest in Canada, and in Chicago. Great preparations are being made for the Union Sunday school picnic Friday in the city park under the supervision of our energetic leader and pastor, Rev. Watson. Mrs. Clara Gray and son Vernon of Muskogee, Okla, on their way home from Hugoton, Kan., where they have been visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Cole, are in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. J. C. Miller of 311 South street. The many friends of Daniel Stewart will be pleased to know that he finished with honor in the Central High School of Cleveland, O., where he took the scientific course. Mr. W. W Fields of 203 South Chestnut, left Sunday for Hutchinson and Pratt, Kan., to visit his mother and also attend the Masonic Grand Lodge. The death angel visited the home of Mr Robert Allstock and claimed his sister, Mrs. Neptha Mitchell, Mrs. Mitchell has been sick and confined to her bed since April and the inestable was expected daily, yet it is with grief and sorrow that we submit to God's divine will. Mr. and Mrs Dan T. Miller entertained at breakfast for his sister Mrs. Clara Gray of Muskogee, Okla. Mrs Caleste Martin of Fort Scott, Kan., will spend the week-end in our city visiting her mother, Mrs. W. W Fields of 201 South Chestnut Mrs. Lillie McCullough has returned from Paola, Kan, where she was in attendance at the Baptist Sunday school convention Ms. Clarence Coleman gave a dinner party Monday honoring Mrs. Gray of Muskogee. After the dinner the enjoyment was further prolonged by their finishing up the evening at the home of Mrs. Coleman's mother, Mrs. Wall, of State street. COTTEVILLE, K.A.N. Mr Ed Boydston, who has been ill for some time, is able to be up at this writing Mr. Claude Gulliford, who is now employed at Lyons, spent Sunday here with his family. Mr. Carl White of Pretty Prairie is here visiting He expects to turn home soon. Mrs. L. Gill and little grandson returned home from Larned Sunday, the 20th, where she made her daughter, Mrs. Crooms, a two weeks visit. Mrs. Juha Lowery will leave soon for an indefinite stay in Larned. Mr. Gus Stewart of Hutchinson spent Monday with his mother and others. We are sorry to state that Mrs. Rev. O H White is numbered among the sick. We hope she will soon recover Lummie Adams spent Sunday in Hutchinson visiting her sister, Mrs. Selma Brown, who had just returned from Colorado Springs and Manitou. Mr. L. W White spent Sunday afternoon in the Hutchinson park Miss Pearl Taylor and Mrs. Porter Taylor, sister and brother of Lumnie Adams of this place, stopped off Wednesday on route to their home in Greensburg, Kani, from Salma, to make their sister a short visit. They were called to Salma to attend the funeral of their cousin, Ollie Green. Little Hazel Gulliford, who was quite sick last week, is recovering nicely, we are pleased to learn. Mrs. Rev. N. H. Jeltz, who has been indisposed for some time, is again able to be out. Rev. N. H. Jeltz is attending the conference which is being held here at the U. P. church and says it is very inspiring. Miss Lenora Fahie left Sunday for a week's stay in Wichita. LAWRENCE, KAN. The little Misses Mary and Jessie Bachelor of Indianapolis, Ind, are spending the summer here the guests of Mr. and Mrs N. Henson, Ninth and Alabama streets.. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henson of Santa Fe, N. M. are visiting relatives here. The Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor held their twelfth anniversary at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kuntze, very recently. A large crowd attended and all report a jolly time. Mrs. Jeanette Storgestreet of To -DRINK- Harrisonville Bottling Works' Soda and Soft Drinks They are pure, and taste right. Will furnish Sodas for picnics, church festivals, etc. Call or PHONE 346 W. E. MISEMER, Prop. HARRISONVILLE, MO. An invitation is extended the People Of Missouri to Visit the Busy Bee Cafe Cor. Cooper and Osage Sts, SEDALIA, MO. Open Day and Night—Everything good to eat, and it is served right. ICE CREAM, SODAS, LUNCHES AND SANDWICHES of all kinds. Hot Chili, Pies, Tobacco, etc. Make my place your headquarters when in the city. HENRY PETTIS, Proprietor. Short Orders Meals at Hours Duncan's Lunch Room 72 N. James St. Kansas City, Kansas. 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ALEX MARKS peka, Kan., spent the week-end visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Henson. Mrs.-J. D. Powell of Savannah, Mo., is visiting here, the guest of Mrs. Tleco. Clark, Ninth and Massachusetts streets. The Misses Clarke and Byrd delightfully entertained with a six o'clock picnic breakfast August 19 at Byrd's grove, in honor of Miss Helen Powell of Savannah, Mo. Those present were the Misses Daisy Edwards, Ruth Pennell, Helen, Ruth and Josephine Clarke, Esther and Cornelia Byrd and Helen Powell. A dandy time is reported by all. Mr. and Mrs. N Henson royally entertained at six o'clock dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henson of Santa Fe, N M., and Mrs. Jeanette Stonestreet of Topeka, Kan. Covers were laid for twelve. Mr. Earl Young spent Sunday in Topeka the guest of Miss Esterine Copeland, who is visiting there the guest of Miss Edna 'Johnson, 701 College avenue. Mrs. Corinne Copeland entertained with a three-course dinner August 20 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Scott. Covers were laid for immediate members of the family. The young people were entertained in the evening. Miss Armida Thompson is visiting friends in Kansas City, Mo. Old Dearbon Whiskey $3.00 Per Gallon Express Prepaid. E. G. CASSIDY MER. CO. Sedalia, Missouri. THEO. SMITH'S Drug Store The Greatest and Only Negro Mail Order Drug House In the United States Theo. Smith's drug store is considered one of the finest and best stocked drug stores owned by Negroes in the United States. Strangers visiting Kansas City, Mo., are cordially invited to call and see it. Dr. Smith is considered one of the largest drug buyers in the country among his people. Having a first class rating and having a sufficient amount of cash on hand at all times enables him to buy in large quantifies and sell cheaper than the average druggist. Through this method he has built up a large mail order drug business. He makes it a business to carry all of the leading Negro manufacturers' goods, such as toilet articles, drying combs, hair growers and shampoos. In fact, everything that can be found in the drug line. He also carries all of the leading Negro newspapers and periodicals, etc. If you want anything in the drug and Sundry line; if you want a position as a drug clerk, or if you are in need of a drug clerk, write to Theo. Smith, s ress to |