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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR, NUMBER THIRTY FOUR National Negro Business League at Hot Springs National Negro Business League at Hot Springs --- (By the Associated Nerio Press) Hot Springs, Ark. Aug. 21.—Robert R. Moton, official of Taukeegee Institute, was re-elected president of the National Negro Business League at the final session. Charles Banks, Mound Bayou, Miss. C. H. Brooks, Philadelphia; R. R. Church, Memphis; L. H. Williams, Savannah, Ga.; O. M. Soully, Memphis; W. L. Cohen, New Orleans; A. E. Malone, St. Louis; J. W. Lewis, Mound-ville, Pa; and C. Gaines, of Georgia, were elected vice-presidents, Albon L. Holsey, Tuskegee, Ala., I secretary; John L. Webb, Hot Springs as Treasurer and F. H. Gilbert of Brooklyn, regiettar. "If you just have to go, go, but remember; twenty-five years will mark a marvelous change in Arkansas; powerful industrial cities are going to be built up, drawing their strength from the state's natural resources and water power, and the man who boasts a home in Arkansas will be the envy of the world. If you must go, go, but remember! When you get ready to come back, and you probably will, the late string will be hanging out." Such were the words passed by Governor T. C. McRae of the State of Arkansas to delegate to the National Negro Business League on the occasion of its twenty-fourth annual meeting. The governor's speech on the opening night told of the glories of the state of Arkansas, the wonder of the city of Not Springs, the "Fountain of Youth" and health for all the people, a national reservation in which the citizens of America are the stockholders, of the progress of the Negro race in its fifty-eight years of progress and of the hope that the Negroes of Arkansas would not follow their fellows who are seeking a broader opportunity in the North, but would remain at home to be the future beneficiaries of that greatness and plenty to which the state of Arkansas is destined. He hoped they wouldn't go, but if they did, he assured them they would be welcomed back. Hot Springs was glad to welcome the Business League. This year's meeting is not so large as many a previous one, but there is nothing lacking in fixity of purpose, and the honest desire to see something tangible done. The Negro section of the city, including the famous Malvern avenue, was decorated to greet the visitors. Two new buildings, the Pythian Temple and the home of the Woodmen of the Union, bath hotels, serve as an impressive introduction to the enterprise of the citizens of the town and the ability of the Negro organizations to put over big projects. Delegate to the league convention found these structures everything that had been said of them. An impressive array of delegates came from all parts of the country, The out-tanding features of this year's sessions were the speeches of Governor Meliae (this latter being taken to crystalize, to some extent, the attitude of southern white people in this section), of Major Robert R. Moton, president of the league, and the actual adoption of a program calculated during the next year to bring into play an aggressive attack on the problems of the Negro business man. McKae's speech dealt with those phases of the life and problems of southern whites and Negroes, time honored among the southern speakers at such occasions, the propriety of Negro schools, the regret that there were bad Negroes, as well as bad whites, with the hope that each race would measure the other, not by its bad numbers, but its good; the absolute necessity for a feeling of good will between the two groups of Americans and his own interest in doing all he could to see that the Negro got a square deal. The governor was introduced by a Negro who had lived within three blocks of him for thirty years. This speaker told of some of the things this state executive had done to help the Negroen of his town, unofficiated from the outside, things which included the buying of a school and the gift of land for a school. Naturally, much interest centered around what Dr. Moton would have to say this year. In some strangely unaccountable way, the entire delegation was anxious to hear a word from the Taukegee leader, and the head of the league, on the now famous Tuskegee hospital situation. Dr. Moton used figures in referring to the progress of the league since its founding by Booker T. Washington twenty-four years ago. At that time, he said, there were not more than 20,000 business organizations operated by colored people with an aggregate capital of $10,000,000, whereas today there are 60,000 such businesses, with a combined capital of $60,000,000. Some regret was expressed that in cities where there are large groups of Negroes more has not been done, but the hope was held forth that there was an awakening coming. "We now have 72 Negro banks," explained Dr. Moton. "We should and could have 700. There are many cities with a large Negro population, particularly in the North, where leaders in business among Negroes could accomplish any reasonable business of properly managed. I think of the great city of New York with its great Negro population in Harlem; there ought to be and there undoubtedly will be in the near future in that city a large financial corporation, a banking and trust company operated by our people; and with the success that has already been attained by the Association of Trade and Commerce under the wise leadership of John E. Nail. Cities like Durham, Savannah, Atlanta, Richmond, Norfolk, with a great many others, are setting a notable example in the possibilities of the race to accomplish large results. The feeling among some Negro business men to expect Negroes to trade with them just because they were Negroes was deprecated on every hand. There was an apt realization of the Negro in business delivering the goods along with other merchants if he expected to receive the trade of those around him. Dr. Moton's remarks on the Tuskegee hospital included the following: He declared that he had refrained from public announcement because he felt it better to restrict his talking to those who were in a position to accomplish something. "In all of this affair," he asserted, "two great motives have been actuating those of us at Tuskegee who have had directly to deal with the situation. The first was the conviction that Negroes have a right above all other people to serve their own and, second, the necessity of preserving intact those relations of good will and mutual helpfulness between white people and black people at Tuskegee, in the South, and all over the country which was the outstanding achievement of the career of Booker Washington. "So far as the first motive goes, we have abundant evidence that our physicians and nurses are capable of rendering the services demanded. This is not only my own opinion, but it is the testimony of those in authority outside of the Negro race. I have steadfastly and unswervingly taken that position from the very beginning and have said that by every right of sentiment and justice our physicians and nurses should have the opportunity to serve in that hospital, and I have made this assertion where it would mean most; namely, before the superintendent of the veterans' bureau in Washington, and before the late, lamented President Harding himself. I stand on that position today and there is no man living who can make me change it, and there is no force on earth and in heaven that will make me surrender it. "On the other hand, there is the question of good will between the races to be considered. For 35 years Washington so conducted the work at Tuskegee that the school and the school were moving forward in hearty co-operation, and there were those among our white friends in the town of Tuskegee who were equally as steadfast in their determination that these harmonious relations should not be disturbed. Therefore, to avoid any possible rupture of these harmonious relations, I have avoided as far as possible any public statement on the situation; I have preferred to make my recommendations to those in authority who were in a position to adjust the matter on a satisfactory basis. And in every instance I have reinforced my recommendations with the statement that if Negro physicians were debarred from serving in TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 24, 1923 THE LIFE OF MARY C. BURTON The late DR. B. F. WATSON Treasurer of the A. M. E Church Ex tension Department PULLMAN PORTER SUES FOR $30,000 Near Victim of Southern Mob Law, He Now Asks Damages New York, August 23, (K. N. F. Service) Papers were served last week on the Seaboard Air Line R. R. Co. by Attorneys Fink and Frank, 41 Park Row, representing George G. Blair, 732 West 139th street, a Fullman porter, who is suing for $30,000 damages. Blair states in his complaint that he was forcibly taken from a Pullman car at Waldo, Fla., Jan. 21 last, by a mob of white men, handled very roughly and nearly lynched before it was discovered he was the wrong man. Blair further states that his right hand is badly wrenched and will never be straight again. When the train on which Blair was working stopped at Plant City, Fl., two white women got aboard without Pullman tickets. The porter asked them to take seats until the conductor came through. For this offence he was taken from the train and jailed. Later he was removed from prison with a ketoconene rag wrapped about his head, taken into the woods and a rope placed around his neck. A few minutes later the sheriff informed the mob it was a case of mistaken identity and that he had got insulted the woman and he was let go. He was then given $3 for capture to Jacksonville. EX-JOCKEY DECIDES TO PREACH GOSPEL Newark, N. J., August 23, (K. N. K. Service) Justus P. Forehand, one time jockey, will soon be ordained a minister of the gospel in the Church of Gad and Saints of Christ, of this city. Forhand gave up riding horses several years ago because of his weight. "The Spirit of Prophesy," he said recently, "led me to the church two years ago. Since then I have studied by Bible and made progress, and as soon as I become a minister I hope to be sent out to teach the gospel to the people of the racetrack, among whom I have no many friends and who have big hearts whether they are in the church or not." this hospital it would be the occasion of great embarrassment to all concerned." At the conclusion of Dr. Moton's speech, the convention passed a resolution endorsing his stand in the conti- nery. A committee composed of Mr. S. Hunter, Bert Roddy, Jesse Jones, J. E. Mitchell, M. S. Stewart, George W. Davis, and R. R. Wright, Sr., Chairman, made itself personally responsible to the extent of eight thousand dollars by January 1, and to secure the best man in the country to put to work organizing local leagues. Real cash was put up. 3 5,000 K. P.'s IN NEW KORK FOR SESSION Lose $3500 in Selection of Camping Site Because of Color. New York, August 23, (K. N. F. Service) About 5000 members of the Knights of Pythias are here for the meeting of the Grand Lodge, which held its first session Monday afternoon. After paying $2,500 for a camping site in Elmhurst, Long Island, and $1,000 for materials, Lee Crawford, grand chancellor of the order, was told that the camp could not be established there. A ten acre tract was then secured in the Bronx. The laying out of the camp is under the direction of Major Robert R. Jackson, of Chicago, major-general of the uniform rank. Mr. Jackson served during the war with the 8th Illinois regiment. Other officers of the lodge are: S. W. Greene, supreme chancellor; E. J. Giddington, supreme vice-chancellor. Greene is from New Orleans; Giddington from Evansville, Ill. A reception will be held in the Aysinian Baptist church, Clayton Powell, pastor; a dance in the Fifteenth Regiment Armory; a competitive drill in the New Star Casino and a Marilyn Gras parade through the colored section of the city, are some of the outstanding events of the Knights during the week. CONGRESSMAN MADDEN BACK FROM EUROPE Chicago, Aug. 23.—Congressman Martin B. Madden, chairman of the Appropriations Committee in the House of Representatives, has just returned from Europe, where he made the round trip on the great Levantian. Mr. Madden's district, the 1st, is now about four to one colored in voting strength. There has been much speculation as to the congressman's attitude with reference to being a candidate for re-election. As chairman of the appropriations committee the congressman is one of the most influential men in the government. There has been considerable talk of a colored congressman from the district. Both Oscar DePriest and Edward H. Wright have announced that they will be candidates in the event that Mr. Madden does not run Edward H. Morris has also been mentioned as a candidate by a number of friends. In a statement for the Associated Negro Press, Congressman Madden declares: "I have no ambitions, except to continue to do the work which I am at present doing and which I think quite as important as any in the land." This is taken to mean that the congressman will stand for re-election, and that he will not listen to the plea that he be a candidate for governor, senator, or president of the United States, all of which offices he has been urged to lend his name as a candidate. PRICE FIVE CENTS, $1.50 PER YEAR National Insurance Co. to Operate in Kansas National Insurance Co. to Operate in Kansas Twenty-five years ago the company was organized as the National Benefit Association by Mr. S W. Butherford, a young married man, who came to the national capital from Lynchburg, Va. His total cash capital was $600 but he was possessed with untiring energy and faith. He gathered around himself a few loyal supporters, and then hustled out after business. His office furniture consisted of a table and chair. His salary was $35 a month, and he had to earn it by selling policies and collecting premiums, which he did by pedalling his way around the city on an old bicycle. But from that tiny beginning, by means of hard steady work, intelligent organization and high-grade personnel, the National Benefit Life Insurance Company, officered and conducted entirely by colored people and developed among men and women of the race, has grown into the large and commanding position which it occupies today, with an unbroken record of twenty-five annual dividends paid to stockholders, with 125,000 benefitted policy holders, and $200,000,000 of insurance in force. Its assets are $750,000 including several valuable real estate properties in the District of Columbia and in four of the states; a reserve fund of $465,592, a surplus of $100,000 and it has on deposit for the protection of policy holders $236,100. To carry on its present business the company has a force of 1,200 employees, including 110 district managers and assistants, 40 local agents and 950 field agents. Its hope of becoming an Old Line Legal Reserve Company with a paid up capital of $100,000.00 materialized in 1918, when its name was officially changed to The National Benefit Life Insurance Company. It operates in some states that no other colored company has yet succeeded in entering. On more than one occasion it has successfully met competition of the largest companies; it issues a variety of Industrial and Ordinary policies calculated to meet practically every need to which humanity is heir and to materially assist in smoothing life's pathway in innumerable ways. It is the only company of its kind incorporated under laws enacted by U. S. congress for the District of Columbia. With its present plant and plan, everything seems ripe for it to become a veritable insurance gateway of the race. For whatever may eventually bring one within its protection folds, the National Benefit Life Insurance Company will not disappoint them. This is the basis upon which the business is bought. It is realized that the company has come to stay longer than any of them; possessed of a perpetual charter, like the brook, goes on forever. It is an educational factor of the highest value in business and is destined to wax mightier and mightier in the unfolding of time with the increase of its business, policy holders and assets. The steady growth of the National Benefit Life Insurance Company is a testimonial to the faith, industry and loyalty of its employees, who entered into the work with an enthusiasm which knew no bounds. But the simple truth is that the man who founded this great and successful business organization for the protection and benefit of the Negro race, was dealing with the gigantic forces of life and self-development for a whole people. Mr. Rutherford, following some inner guiding instinct of faith, did not at the beginning realize himself the enormous power which he was calling into action—the power generated by combining the credit and earnings of a great number for the protection of each individual in time of emergency or need. In a Washington, D. C., Aug. 21, 1923. The National Benefit Life Insurance Company of Washington, D. C., will soon open offices in the principal cities of Kansas. The company has long contemplated enlarging its field of operations and this ambition was made possible on August 11, when the stockholders voted authority to increase the capitalization from $100,000 to $250,000. Plans for doing business in Kansas have about been completed and will be put into effect very soon. It is aimed to keep the company the greatest financial organization created, owned and managed by colored men in the interest of the race. word, cooperation on a great scale with systematic organization and the faithful attention to every detail. The National Benefit Life Insurance Company is now doing business in the District of Columbia and in the states of New Jersey, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, and within a short time will open offices and establish an administrative force in the states of Tennessee, Kansas, Arkansas, Alabama, North Carolina and Missouri. As soon as the present stock issue has been sold, application will be made for license to do business in the states of Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois and Nebraska. The laws of some of the latter named states require a capitalization of not less than $200,000 before license will be granted to do the several kinds of business now written by the company. The company is located in its own five story building at 609 F street, N. W., where, 25 years ago, young Rutherford had his table and chair, and paid $6 a month as tenant, and which is only one of the properties owned by the company. The officers and directors of the company are among the best known and influential men of the nation's capital, consisting of R. H. Rutherford, president and treasurer; Dr. W. A. Warfield, vice president; S. W. Rutherford, secretary and manager; J. E. Braxton, I. S. Burke, C. B. Lee, S. E. Cooper, and M. E. Lowery. KNIGHTS TABOR OF IOWA AT COUNCIL BLUFFS The Knights and Daughters of Tabor of the Jurisdiction of Iowa held their Grand Session in Council Bluffs August 7-8-9-10. A splendid Session was held. At the opening a number of visitors were present, namely: Sir S. A. Jordan, I. C. G. M. of Little Rock, Ark., Sir W. A. Stein C. G. M. of Colorado Jurisdiction; Sir A. M. Harrold C. G. M.; Dtr. Lenora Gray V. G. P.; Dtr. Lula Rountree G. S.; and Sir J. W. Lewis P. C. M. of Kansas and Nebraska Jurisdiction. One of the grandest installations ever held in this part of Tabor's domain was held on Friday night. The officers were installed by Sir S. A. Jordan I. C. G. M. All officers were escorted by Wilson Paletine Guards and Princess drill teams of Omaha during the ceremony, after which the guards put on an exhibition drill. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor of District 5 celebrated their annual picnic Saturday, August 11 at Tabor hall and grounds. We were favored with quite a few noted guests from the Iowa Grand Session, namely: Sir S. A. Jordan I. C. G. M.; Sir W. Stein C. G. M. of Colorado; Sir E. N. Warren C. G. M. of Iowa. In the evening the following program was rendered; Prayer by Dtr. S. Dotson. Reading by Mald Evona Hawkins. Introduction of Sir A. M. Harrold C. G. M. by Dtr. Jennie Sellers H. P. Addresses by Sir A. M. Harrold C. G. M. of Kansas and Nebraska who introduced Sir S. A. Jordan who made a splendid address. Introduction of Sir Warren C. G. M. of Iowa and Sir Stein of Colorado by Dtr. Lenora Gray V. G. P. Both C. G. M.'s made addresses never before in the history of Tabor in Omaha. We were honored by our International C. G. M. and three Chief Grand Mentors on the rostrum at the same time. Sir S. A. Jordan left for Kansas City Saturday night after being our guest for a day. We wish to thank Sir Rev. W. F. Botts who took Sir S. A. Jordan and other grand officers nightseeing in his beautiful Catillac. Dtr. Gertrude Ashby H. P. had a week end guests Dtr. Hattle Claybrook G. H. P. and Sir R. D. Claybrook C. G. S. of Buxton, Iowa. District No. 5 will celebrate September 22 with a three-day carnival beginning Thursday, Sept. 20th. The Lane Special club will have a Trollly Outing August 28. 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NEGROES COME NORTH FOR A SQUARE DEAL "The cause of most of the trouble lies in the fundamental error of attempting to run a democracy without all the people."—(From The Public Ledger, Philadelphia.) In the whole-scale migration of the Negroes from the South there is being created a condition of affairs and a social and political problem that call for the exercise of the wisest states-man-up of which the people of the United States are capable. It is a problem that vitally affects all sections of the country the North as well as the South for upon it so a condition depend not only the relative progress and happiness of ten million of the race immediately met but the peace and good order of large sections of the North and the economical prosperity and even the existence of large sections of the South. For there are accumulating evidences that the trade or migration is not slacking and that the consequences, both North and South, are assuming very serious aspects. In the North the inadequate housing facilities and the problem of assimilating the newcomers in industrial and civic affairs are questions which have hardly been touched in any responsible quarter. And in the South, while the gravity of the position in which its agriculture and industry are being left by the removal of hundreds of thousands of the laboring class is fully appreciated, there is still a need for a searching inquiry into the cause for this movement, and the application of the remedies if this shifting of the Negro population is not to be permanent. A profoundly significant and impressive document that has just been addressed to the legislature and people of Georgia by a group of the best men, educators, lawyers, bank presidents and business men of character and standing, many of whom are well known through the country in large—may be taken as representing, not only the "15 per cent of the state population of Georgia," as they sign themselves, but as voicing the views of the great body of the Negroes of the South; the migrants, as well as those who remain. This letter is a deeply moving statement of the facts as the Negroes see them, abhored with a breadth of view, a courage and moderation and an attitude of purpose that must command instant attention and the utmost sympathy. It sets forth, in the first place, what must be obvious to most observers—that the migration is no hasty impulse of a race and unsettled people. Its authors keeply realize that "there is probably no more suitable place to be found in the whole world for colored people than our own Southland" and that there is much for them to have in abandoning the economic, social, religious and educational institutions which they have built up in the last fifty years. The bare fact that they are leaving in such great numbers their homes and lifelong associations for new and uncertain conditions of life reveals the gravity of the conditions which the migrants are seeking to escape. There are abundant reasons for the movement in the economic and social surrounding of the Negroes of the South. While this letter refers solely to Georgia, that state differs only in a degree from other localities which are also being decimated. Poor wages and the high cost of living, insinuatlty housing, the oppressive labor methods, growing out of absentee landlords and the employment of overseers, totally inadequate and inequitable educational facilities, the discriminatio to the Negro are forced to almoe t o oae equaity enforment laws, mobiies and cieer laws which object the people t strictioi landy less oucious t the days of legal slavery—these are all recited as sufficient reasons for driving the colored people to seek new homes and new fields of labor. The whole truth, as these thoughtful and sencere Negroes of Georgia have had the courage to set it forth, is that a large percentage of the race have lost faith in the willingness or the intention of the whites ever to treat the colored people justly and to allow them to become a basic part of our civilization. "The cause of most of the trouble. . . lies in the fundamental error of attempting to run a democracy without all the people." It results in one-sided legislation against which the victims have no weapons of defense. These brave Georgian Negroes emphatically deny the charge so often buried at them that they have ambition either for so called social equality or for domination. They point with pride to the record of loyalty and faithfulness of their fathers through two and a half centuries of slavery to show how well they stood the test, and they declare that they only covet a fair chance to serve in the largest possible way their fellowmen. Here is an appeal that ought not to sound on deaf ears, whether North or South. We in the North have a large measure of responsibility in this matter to meet the challenge as civilised and humane people "to work out a program of justice, equality and brotherhood, which shall include both groups, black and white, each in its separate sphere, that shall guarantee to both the fullest opportunity to come into the heritage of that larger and fuller life which bread alone cannot give, but which is essential to a well-rounded humanity." These Georgia Negroes plead not for themselves alone, but for the good name of America as the "land of the free and home of the brave." LABOR OPPORTUNITIES RESULT OF PARTY POLITICS Prudent Cochidge, actively recieving that the of us belonged chief, is acting many perplexities, but he will not encounter the nation one individual perspiacie, with which the Handling administration was forced to sample. Mr. Hulli began his term most by involuntary unemployment id, which was emphasized by general industrial stagnation bequeathed by the Wilson administration. In less that two years this condition was effaced and supplanted by the greatest revival of production the country has ever witnessed. Wages are so high that the old dream of a "full dinner pay" has been realized, surpassed and forgotten to be superseded by fat savings accounts, homes free of mortgages and advanced educational opportunities for the children of wage earners. The tariff stimulated home production for domestic and South American consumption, which in turn afford permanent stability to wages, whereby workers may live comfortably, acquire something and make calculations for the future. Economy in governmental administration took the place of wasting waste, and the confidence of business was restored. The national traction did not mark time, sitting on European settlements, but began in true republican fashion to develop its home and neighbour markets, which are an empire of production in themselves. This pohey has yielded wonderful benefits to labor—not jerky, uncertain benefits, as were marieft during the war, but sound, lasting benefits, upon which labor can depend for years to come. Every class of Labor is drawing big dividends from this wise policy, but none more than colored labor. In this remarkable revival avenues for employment were opened to colored workers that have never before been known. Cotton workers are transformed into steel workers with their consequent rewards to the highest scale of wages. Government statistic prove that 312,161 colored men and women chafing under low wages and discrimination in the South have found good wages and steady jobs in the North since November 20, 1922. Undoubtedly there is no instance in history wherein the colored people have found such immediate and permanent benefits from governmental administration since their emancipation. The dream of Abraham Lincoln has become a reality. Better living conditions, full measure of the privileges of citizenship, equal educational advantages, and the opportunities of American manhood and womanhood are acquired for the colored people. The laws restricting immigration, whereby the law restricts the melting-pot are stopped up, gave continued and enlarged opportunities for colored labor to enter into national industry in a manner conspicuous with the value of this law. It damnns a principle party. It that effects ever. It the eye but a skill. Mr. T. R. Martin of Jefferson City is visiting friends in Topeka. Stewardess Board Number One was entertained Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. E. Webb. Sunshine Board will hold their meeting Saturday afternoon at 2:30, in the basement of the church. Jane Chapel Special Club will hold their meeting Thursday. The Pastor's Pride club held a very successful entertainment at the residence of Mr. Chas. Sythe, five miles from the city. Mr. E. H. Perry of Kansas City, Mo., was late city Wednesday, Augu- t 15th, visiting Miss Hortense Hod- ley, of C21 we turn avenue. Miss Frances Alexander of Tolesta Ohio, visiting Miss Marion O'Dell. Meslames A: J. Seaton, G. H. Tay- Also Miss Pern Bick of Kansas City, lor and Clas, Tucker and daughter Clarinda and Alberta of Kansas City, Kans. and Mr. Robert Dinsmore, of Quindaro, were the guests of Mrs. S. D. Hooker August 17th. The girls, Clarinda and Alberta will remain the guests of the Hooker children. Mrs. Bridgeforth entertained four tables of bridge Thursday, August 16 in honor of Mrs. J. A. Hodge of Kansas City, Kans. Mrs. S. H. C. won first prize, and Mrs. Briekenridge won the booby prize. There was also a guest prize. Mrs. Hodge and children, John and Dorothy, left Friday afternoon for their home. Mrs. Hagen Clark is ill but slowly improving. Mrs. Lu's Clark returned home Sunday, after a two weeks' stay in Bellmont, Mo. We note in the Kansas City Call a marriage Feel is issued to Miss A. M. Thomas, attorney at law, to Mrs. J.ie Langford. They have the best wishes of the Plaindealer and citizen of Topka. Mr. Langford is well known in Topeka and has lots of friends here. She was formerly Miss Ole. She was instructor in the Domestic Art department in the K. I. E. I. She formerly taught at Bittle Normal Industrial at Bittle, North Carolina. Attorney Thomas is a leading attorney of Topeka and one of the leading citizens. He owns much property and is doing a fine business. They are both in the prime of life. We hope they will be happy all their days. Dr. J. H. Holman of Meharry college, Nashville, Tenn., was in Topeka this week, the guest of Dr. M. L. Ross. He says that he is traveling in the interest of the college. He is trying to raise the five million dollar. They are now making a hundred thousand dollars worth of repairs. He is very enthusiastic over the college and says it is a credit to the citizens of this country. He has been on the faculty for 27 years. Dr. Holman speaks highly of Dr. Ross and says he is one of the best students that attended Meharry. He is very active in service. If every one works as a hard as Dr. Holman the race would be very progressive. --- Miss Orvett Moten, who has been attending the University of California, and visiting relatives at Berkshire, Calif., has returned home and reports a fine trip. Mr. Doyle Moten is spending his vacation with relatives in Chicago. At 11 o'clock at St. John's A. M. I church, german will be delivered by the pastor on the subject, "Am I My Brother's Keeper?" Program in the afternoon, following the bask t dinner, will consist of addresses on pastors and Mr. Dan Richmond, special songs of our mothers by the choir. Evening services will consist farewell german of pastor and his benediction on his work. The public invited. The evening services August 19 at Calvary Baptist church were well attended. A splendid program was held, consisting of songs by the choir, Dr. Bolton spoke on behalf of the church. For the Sunday school Mrs. Halloway; song by Nearborn Tucker. In the Community, A. Greene, song by choir, Rev. Young and the Baptist church, Atty. Bradshow. Violin solo by Miss Martharine Hicks, vocal solo by Mrs. Wilkerson. Mr. Robert De Puntz made the closing remarks. Mr. Robert De Frantz, the national secretary of the Y. M. C. A., was a pure of it. the banquet given L. da Mr. Clas, Whitney grave of we'come. 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Cunningham, passed through Topeka Sunday, August 19, on her way home She has been visiting two months in Chicago. Delegation for the National Association leave the 1st of September for Los Angeles, Calif. Friday right after class meeting at St. John's A. M. E. there will be a conference to arrange for "Home Corning Day" September 2. At that time it is honored all members and families and the many friends will come and bring baskets. Prepare to spend the day at St. John's A. M. E. Rev. Bausom is exceeding anxious that all members and friends will give him then dollar money and conference claims, that Topeka and St. John's might obtain the proper place in the foretront of the Kansas conference. Many sick are recovering and quite a few who have been on their vacation are returning. August 2ith will be annual Past meeting consisting of sermon by the pastor at 11 o'clock. Home and Foreign at 9 o'clock. A missionary pagrant led by Mrs. Lallian Craw. This promises to be the finest and most conspicuous program of the whole season. Come early and get comfortable seats. Mrs. Matley Coran and Mrs. Chas. Smith entertained at a reception as complimentary to Mrs. H. F. Dillard of Vicksburg, Miss, at the home of the latter. Mrs. Isabel Walker assisted. The house was beautifully decorated and as the guest entered they were received by Mrs. Preston Lobber, who introduced them to the receiving line. Mrs. Harvey Scott, Mrs. H. F. Dillard, Mrs. Marguerite Day of Kansas City, Mrs. Lemon Reeves of Eaton, N. Car., Mrs. Lewis Smith, Mrs. Merrill of Nashville, were the guests. Miss Dorothy Page presided at the punch bowl. Miss Donna Perry at the piano played some beautiful music during the afternoon. A large number of ladies called. On leaving they all expressed having a fine time. Mrs. Dillard left the next morning for her home in Vicksburg. Mr. Charlie Sewell, 1205 Western avenue, an employee of the Union Pacific, left on his vacation on August 19th. He expected to visit De Mieh, the Huffalo, N. Y., and there go 11 Nigrao Fall will go to New York City to son, Jessie Sewall, and will attend the K. P. National Grand Lodge. be a Representative of PORO answer has solved the problem for the nice profits through PORO. can have a profitable occupation right yourself a permanent income by servi- ences and others with PORO Hair and with PORO Hair and Toilet Preparat- OF HAIR AND BEAUTY CULTURE COLLEGE or a nearby PORO A- coat. No large outlay of The trem- PORO makes it easy to business. Write today for ADDRESS PORO CO 4300 St. Ferdin- ST. LOUIS, M DEPT. From the Grand East of the M. W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. I. and A. M. of Kansas. To the Worshipful Masters, Wardens, and Brethren of all supordinate lodges under the jurisdiction of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, Greeting: Pursuant to a resolution adopted at the close of the Forty-seventh Grand Communication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge hold in the city of Kansas City, Kansas, the Forty-eighth Annual Grand Communication will convene in the Temple of Enterprise Lodge, No. 70, Coffeyville, Kansas, on the fourth Wednesday of August, 1923, being the 22nd day thereof, for the transaction of such business as may come before it for the good of the Craft. The Grand Session will continue on the twenty-third (23) and twenty-fourth (24). Each Lodge is required to fill out the blanks complete and forward one copy to the Grand Secretary at 1910 New Jersey Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. These returns should be carefully filled, and show the names of all members in good standing up to the twenty-fourth day of June, 1923, and all other work done to that date. These returns, along with the Grand Dues, MUST be in the hand of the Grand Secretary not later than August 15, 1923. The Grand Session opens promptly at 10 o'clock a. m. This Proclamation must be read in open Lodge. Done by order of Prince Hall Grand Lodge. J. G. N. Sloanes, M. W. Grand Master. A. F. Wilson, Secretary. Life, Accident, and Sick Benefit INSURANCE This Company Issues a Policy exceptionally free from objectionable provisions, restrictions and limitations THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE CO COLORED Me winters certify for sleeping car experience unsecured nation furnished. White T. Mcnealey, Supt., St. Loul, Min. The tremendous demand for FORD makes it easy to build a profitable business. PROCLAMATION San Jose to California A land of romance beauty pleasure Low Excursion fares Fred Harvey meals See Grand Canyon National Park on the way Write or Phone T. L. KING G. P. & L. A. 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E, Anderson, Clork District Court; by Carrie Bush Deputy. reo waw wEconD# BY QUERM OF ALL BLUES uimoees AWD HEP SALE MASTERS cone . ie . . e : T Aint Gonna Marry and SEsone “| Settle Down ~ q vane S lprown Baby j"sec” eae Y6Ueis, tow {Memphis Man | ier = wo wevemme AQ (Attanignt Btoes | on Evwyoners wots DEVENTH AVENUE ‘SLACK SWAN PRONCGRAPH COMPAET aw roux cree IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS Fred Ford, Plaintift VR. No. 3616 Rosa Tord, Defendant PUBLICATION NOTICE TO ROSA FORD, GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that yeu have been sued for divorce by the plaintiff in the above entitled cause, who filed his petition for divorce in the ubove entitled court, on the 18th day of July, A. D., 1922, You me further notified that you must answer said petition, as filed, on or before the third day of September, 1923, of ruid petition will be taken as tiue ant judgment rendered against pou for divorce, accordingly. Scott and Van Dyne, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: W. E. Anderson, Clerk, Dis- trict Court, by Corrie Brewer, Dep- uty Cleth. NEW FARE SCHEDULE Cash Fare ...seeeeceeesss & Cents Two Tokens .......+++++- 15Cents Fifteen Tickets ...........+. $1.10! 24 Tickets ....ccceeceeecceee 1.50 Tickets on sale at Street Railway Building, 12th and Jackson; ‘the Topeka Edison Company, 808 Kansas Avenue; AustintSnediker Mercantile Com- pany, 845 North Kansas Avenue; Ensign Drug Store 80! Forest Street, Oakland, Kansas, . “Th The Tindks Reilwae Uo. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS Neal Caldwell, Plaintiff vs, No, 36157 Pansy Caldwell, Defendant PUBLICATION, NOTICE GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by the Plaintiff in the above entitled cause, who filed his petition for divorce on the Sth day of July 1923, You are further notified that you moust anbwer said petition as filed, on or before the 21st day of Auguat, 4923, or Judgment will be rendered ee you for divorce, accordingly, Elisha Scott R. M. Van Dyne Wilbur G. Moffite Attorneys for Plaintiit attest: W. LE. Ander on, Cleth, Dis- [trict Court; by Carrie Bush, Deputy. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNELE COUNTY, KANSAS Trances Kavanaugh, Plaintit Ve No, 36123 Waham Kavanaugh, Defendant PUBLICATION NUFICE TO WILLIAM KAVANAUGH, Grectings; You are hereby notified the’ you have been sued for the divorce by the plaintiff in’ the above entitled cause, who filed her petition for div vorce In the above entitled court, on the 23rd day of June, A, D., 1923. You ure further notified that you must answer said petition as filed herein, on or before the 20th day of August, A. D., 1923, or sald petition will be taken an true and judgment be rendered against you for divorce accordingly, Elivha Scott, RM, VanDyne Attorneys for Plaintiff, Attest: W. E. 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Phone 4997, Topeka, Kansas $052 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEER COUNTY, KANSAS, Homer Ray Skinner, Plainult, ve No, 36098 Leeta Skinner, Defendant, TO LEETA SKINNER GREETINGS; You ute hereby notified that you have been sued by the plu’atiff, Hom er Ray $k rer, In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, who 12th day os dure, A, 1, 1925, You ate filed Ins pesition for divorce, on the Surther notified that you must ans- wer said petition filed herein, on 01 — 4 ne can ohae ea 2 Merus ix € befcre the 10th dav of August, 1123. or raid petition will be tuken as true and judgement tendaxd against sou for divorce, accorditely, RM. Van Dyne Elisha Scott Attest; W. E. Anderson, Cleth, District Court, By Mae Brewer, Deputy, To W.C. Glenn aid Mis WoC Glenn, his wifes You are hereby notified that tva G. 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Pay when received, THE MUSIC HOUSE Hox 1225 bets St Lowis, Mo The above ia & pnotograpn of te big pipe organ which hax been ord ered for St, John A, M. E, church By the time jt is ready for delivery thep ustor, Rev, J. R. Ransom, and members of the church hope to have raised fund. suffielent to pay for it To that end, voluntary contributions are being svlicited. Anyone wishing to contribute to thin noble cause, will please communicate with Rey. J, Re Ran-om, the pastor, Sf West Sev- enth aticet, or phane 20258 WIGS OF NATURAL HUMAN HAIR Made according to your mei urement, either wavy or elim. Cu be combra acd dressed, Buy direct from the manufacturer, Write f+ fee eatatey of wwliches, tiny font tions, stragghs oa eon, aid every thang an hale goats. Alcs Maris, 6625, Sih Avs, Now Yor City LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF RANSAS eon er ese immerses 4 f rcs at a: | Ae nth 7 el ok ‘ nd The District Court of Kansas, in and for Shawnee County. No. 36325, PSA SLE AeA ae VR 1. C, Dolman, Davia-Welcome Com- pany, a corporation, The Trustees af the Walnut Grove Methodist E.pl-copal Church, Charles Curtis, F. A. Rickenbacher, Sm. 1. A.M. Smith, wilow of EB. A. M, Smith, seeedtsed, Le Whited, I, M. Whit> ca LD, 1. Baker, WD. 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Long; Har nett Ann Rastman; Charles Salling: cr; Lugene Wolfe; Jecuh Garrett: Chatles BM. Stockman; Wilhum 1 Starks; Satah I Ostrander; TT Robinson: C. Seng C. MG. And tut Dana Cranes EB, Guts Sar. ah OX Mhawavy Arma Alliwan: Mens Sem, Mone dot bel wie Porters Peter Heber “oT No tome Garhee M. Dane ag al Mabe. Tat) Ne dean, Cardel G Pranks dens day 3 4. Garnier Jy Jou TT. Mills C1. Bhs Song A Thamiten Co, ibe patna. Tip the names af the partners: an Veer, Hf laving, and af dereased tear then unk wan heirs, exrentess Th nunastrators. devisees, Crusteos wea designs; and af sank King 4 Hiamilton be a corporation, thes sald corporation if in existence, ate af dissolved, then ita unknown nue: Cursors, trustees, and asmguny Ruf us IL, Crosby; Lottie ©. Crosby Quintus J. Robinson; Phebe J Lindemuth; George W, Reteher; GW. McCammon; Nathaniel 2 Dayz Helen 31. F, Smith; Mary Stuart; M, FL Smith; Oscar 1 Coven; Jumes E, Wilkinson, in trust for Hannah L. Wilkinso: Hannah 1. Wilkerson; Wilhim 6 Barbers James DP. Rohinseng fens Wyman Isracl M, Aduns; Jobe Moclery Rubot D. Brandon; 8 1 “wheat toh Pyeberts dola Reader. tom. VEL Winkler: WR Kener; + 4 Ted tones May B. Stevens; ROP Glaseaws George W. Priest; C.W Gooding Dora Garrett, if sid noferdaats be Hvieg, amd af any ee? sted deforutints be doce sed, Tee thee knows heres exorntass, To) tiated. devisees, Lrusters Tr ty Abuve Named Defendants You, ail Gach ef you, ae hereby noth tea that you have becn aged by the ad phar tiff in the Distries Court of Nena D and for Shavanee County, tn the above entitled Gavse, and deel FOU t anever the potion uf the peundtl fed Cece, eer before the flory of Septer tea, 126 or at wetiper wall be taken ny truce, ard cme tow be rendered aya t sem hot ven ae praved fav ee We Mia td tae pla etitlts tatte mere in bed aw against you, and pe wt chariige any anteret in te © Nowlin a cubed red estate Hate! in Shawnee County, Kanntts, tor, op under veu, or aay one at oe wats Tee Wot Muf of the South Mast Cuuter of Section 3 Townstup 12, Rai ve 16, Bart of the Sixth 2M, in bansas; ulxo Jote 1263 to 1259, bath imluswve Juley Streat, und lots Jee, 1264, und 1266, Jewell Strect, in f, A. M. Smith's Lenox Place Addition to, Topeka, in the North West Quarter of Section 3, Township 12, Range 15, P, If. FORBES, Attorney for the Plaintiff, MEN WANTED—For detective work Faperime unnecemury, Write for d+ tale eplaining guaranteed — position 1 Ganoe, Forines Govermanit Dec tortive At. damn, Vo. Baughman & Lege Diamond Bete tling works, 2201 Lincoln Street, Topeka, Kansas, Phone 3178, ——— WHEN IN KANSAS CITY atop at the 7 HARRIS HOUS® Kansas City, Kansas Foard ant Rooms, Soft Drisks Se Drinks, Cigaze, Ice Cream ead Lenka Mr, and Mra. Harris, Prepristongs 430 Virginia Avenue JAMES A. SMITH Phone Fairfax 4519 Fros Dettvess Registered Pharmacist Complete line of Fresh Drug, “andre and Toilet Articles, Me 1968 North Third St. Kansas City, Ras “AGENTS WANTED"—Thirty five Evaranteed tollet articles and mecg Cluea supplied to worthy men ame women agente on credit Wrig S42 Randolph Bldg. Momphia, Teng SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION Chart your future, gata happtrem, Buccees secrets and your Derscenitt, evealed for 1 cents. Send die | Ate, Thomsen Heywood, Dept. 988 chroulcle Bldg, Bam Franctece, Cay Your future—Dime Birthdate stasag ed envelope four questions gete tria reading. D, BURTON, Kansas City, Mo. ae, |] KEEP WELL eS Always Use SENET, “wane | PREVENTIVE SATARRIL |] Artores Cometoce Crateewon af BLADDER OY xy Ite Nee Phone Fairfax 4519 0 brie Qeliverz JAS, A. SMITH Registered Druggist Complete Line of Fresh Druga, Sundrive and Tete Articles 1968 North 3rd St. Kansas City, Kae MEN WANTED—For Detective wees Experience unnecessary. Write & details explaining guaranteed pew: tions. J, Gamer, former Geverema/ Detective. St. Louls, Me. » COLORED BARBER WANTEL — At the Royal Barber shop, 632 Masia St, dus. H. 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Send 10 centa for postare We guarante our pouds tu gcor tisie and to he harmlens, Acenta ure winted in every town ond hamlet, Won of Hare Grower Alle Bas of Pressing (nl Bue Hox of Special Grower. . G0e MRS, ADA MONTGOMERY 1212 Ewchd Ave. Kansas Cily, Me. Lodge Directory For Space Rate in This Column, Call 5000. TABORIN DIRECTORY Sunnyside Temple No. 59 meets first and third Thursday; C. M. Sir S. E. Hall, Pes. 1417 King street, Phone: 2- 2146. St. Luke Temple No. 5 meets first and third Thursdays, C. M. Sir L. W. Blackwell, Res. 926 N. Topeka, Phone 2-5801. Jeffersonia Temple No. 60 meets first and third Tuesdays, C. M. Sir Albert Larkins, Acs. 22nd and Jefferson street. Pride of Topeka Temple No. 16 meets second and fourth Fridays, C. M. Sir W. M. Buffington, Res. 1017 College St., phone 3352. Frank Wilson Temple No. 58, meets second and fourth Mondays, C. M. Sir W. M. Bills, Res. 117 E. Second street. Macedonia Tab. No. 93, meets first and third Thursdays, H. P. Dtr., Hester Tuck, Res. 911 N. Western, Phone 2-2435. Pearley Rose Tab. No. 77, meets first and third Wednesdays, H. P. Dtr. Jeannette Haley, Res. 1103 N. Jefferson St., Phone 2-5449. Magoline Tab. No. 85 meets second and fourth Thursdays, H. P. Dtr. Ella Cowan, Res. 22d and Jefferson St., Phone (Dial 20 and call for 115 k. l.) Western Sun Tab. No. 9 meets first and third Fridays, H. P. Dtr. Lula Delley, Res. 1013 W. 10th, Phone 2-6235. Clinging Rose Tab. No. 27, meets second and fourth Fridays H. P. Dtr. Nora Buffington, Res. 1047 College Ave., Phone 3352. Golden Eagle Tab. No. 31, meets first and third Mondays, H. P. Dtr. Frances Greene, Res. 22nd and Jefferson, Phone. (Dial 29 and call 115 k. 2.). Pansy Blossom tent No. 37, meets first and third Saturdays Q. M. Dtr. Anna Wiliams, Res. 1157 Lane St. Phone 2-2888. Pride of Topeka tent No. 36 meets first and third Saturday, Q. M. Dtr. Fannie Campbell, Res. 628 N. Topeka Ave., Ph. 9660. HOTEL STREET Stream-heat Hot and Cold Water Batha CAFE IN CONNECTION 1512 East 18th St. KANSAS CITY, NO. J. A. STEPHENS KAW FURNITURE COM KAW FURNITURE AUCTION COMPANY The Auction Store New and Used Furniture 429 Minnesota Ave. TO THE THIMPLES, AND TABER- NACLES, KANSAS AND NE- BRASKA JURISDICTION: At the recent session held at New- ton, Hana, July 10th to Friday, July 13, 1923, it was recommended that each Sir Knight and Daughter of this jurisdiction pay 23c per quarter for one year. Second, that the same be collected through the Temples and Tabernacles and sent to the special secretary of the Home Fund and Taxes, as follows; 25c September 15, 1923; 25c December 15. 1923; 25c March 15, 1924; 25c June 15, 1924. This law was passed and adopted by unanimous vote at that session, as recommended by Chief Grand Mentor A. M. Harrold. Take due notice and govern yourself accordingly. Send all money to Dir. Lula Roundtree, 1125 N. 19th Street, Omaha, Neb. Sir A. M. Harrold, Chief Grand Mentor, Jurisdiction of Kansas and Nebraska, 1840 Willis Street, Umaha, J. A. STEPHENS Deborah tent No. 47 meets the fourth Saturday, Q. M. Dtr. Francis Hardiman, Res. 1801 Kansas avenue, Phone 7619. American Beauty tent No. 9 meets second and fourth Saturday, Q. M. Dtr. Luel Hicks, Res. 1910 Harrison St. Golden Rod tent, Q. M. Dtr. Alice Hilton, Res. 22nd and Jefferson. Royal House of Meda meets the second thursday and the 29th of each month, Sir Ransom Taylor P. P. Res. R. R. 27, phone, Dul. 29, call 51 K. 1. Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., S., A. A. and A. ullen West Lodge No 49.—Meets 2nd nd 4th Mondays at 8 o'clock, 430 Kau na, Ave. Visiting Brothers Welcome Neil Caltwell, C. C., S. R. Gardenhire, K. R. A S F. A. A. Y. Masons Hiram Lodge No. 2.—Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday at H o'clock, 420 Kansas Ave M W Dukerson, W. M. H C. Taylor, Secretary A. F. and A. M. Meetings at Masonic Temple, 404 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas EUCLID LODGE NO. 2 Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at 8 p.m. U. A. Graham, W. M., 1433 Reed St. Phone 23712 F. J. Buckner, Sec., 1427 Quinney St. Phone 6725 S. B. Shield, S. W., 1706 Topeka Av. John Hicks, J. W., 103 W. 11th St. Phone 22132 MT. MORIAH LODGE NO. 5 Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Clarence Bradshaw, W. M., 717 Locust St., Phone 24462 B. F. Payne, Sec., 1421 Tyler Phone 23416 A. J. Payne, S. W., 1307 N. Jefferson Phone 6767 John Alston, J. W. KAW VALLEY LODGE NO. 5 Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays Dave Solomon, W. M., 1128 N. Tyler Phone 3014 Harry Dandridge, Sec., 722 Garsfield Phone 25659 R. C. Allen, S. W., 1115 N. Van Bu ren, Phone 22455 Lester Watte, J. W., 912 E. 11th St. Phone 21836 Reuten Street, Proprietor Paone Fairfax 1023 FURE AUCTION PANY KANSAS CITY. KAN. MATRIMONIAL BUREAU Marriage Brokers. Persons desiring to venture forth on the sea of matrimony are advised to see Williams and Brown. We know several people whom we think would please you. For further information call 2-6255. Call for De Frantz Williams on James G. Brown. AGENTS—25 to 50 per cent com- munity orders. Our leader, 3 pairs adults. $1k $2.04 sells like lightning. Write quick, Liberty Mfrg. Co., Dept. J. 33, Dayton, Ohio. GOODYEAR RAINCOAT FREE Goodyear Mfg. Co., 5726-R Goodyear Bldg., Kansas City, Mo., is making an offer to send a handsome saline coat to one person in each locality who will show and recommend it to friends. If you want one write today. Here Is an Opportunity for Every Colored Man and Woman The National Benefit Life Insurance Company, organized and managed by Colored Men in the interest of the Colored race; is to extend its field of operations, and the stockholders have authorized an increase of capital a stock to $250,000. NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO BECOME A STOCKHOLDER IN THE STRONGEST COLFINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN THE WORLD. $236,100 ON DEPOSIT FOR PROTECTION OF POLICYHOLDERS $20,000,000 OF INSURANCE IN FORCE Investments Are Chiefly in Government, State, Municipal, County, Railroad, First Mortgage and Public Service Corporation Bonds. Twenty-five Years in Business Here Colored and The National Benefit Life Insurance in the interest of the Colored riders have authorized an increase. NOW IN STOCK FINANCE Here NATIONAL BENE C A R Su $236,100 ON DEPOSIT $20 Investments Are Chiefly in Gauge The National 609 S. W Stock is on Sale for a Limited Time LOCAL Mrs. Jas. Smith of Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. John Oliver and Miss Cotton of Kansas City, Mo., Miss Clay from St. Louis and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fairley of Rockford, Ill. were the week end guests of Mrs. Ellen Slaughter and Mrs. Geo. Lee. Miss Kennedy of the Williams Jubilee Singers, was the week end guest of Mrs. Geo. Lee. Earl W. Jarrett isuing his wife, Jessie Jarrett, for divorce on grounds of desertion. Miss Ruth Carter of Eskridge, Kan. Is visiting her aunt, Miss Winona Page, on 2224 Filmore street. Mrs. J. Lawson left Thursday, Aug. 22, for a trip to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Miss Mattle Perkins, who has been ill, is improving. Miss Geraldine Bell of Wtahena Kana, daughter of A. C. Bell, is visiting Miss Alice Monroe. Mr. Bell is a well known man. He was employed at the statehouse while here. It is now a very wealthy farmer. Miss Rebecca Alexander of Nashville, Tenn., is visiting Topeka relatives. We are in receipt of the announcement of the marriage of Miss Lubenia Rosalyn, daughter of Mrs. Henrietta Harper of Los Angeles, to Mr. Spencer B. Patterson of Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 30th. This young couple has the best wishes of Kansas, Mrs. Lubenia Paterson was born and reared in Wichita, Kansas, and is a very fine young lady. She is also a graduate of the high school there. After moving to California she attended California University. She is a well accomplished musician. Her many friends wish her a long and happy life. Her mother held an office in the household of Ruth. She is also a great Baptist church worker of Kansas and has thousands of friends in Kansas and the West. Twenty-five Dividends Paid e Is an Opportunity for Every ORED MAN WOMAN Insurance Company, organized and managed by the race; is to extend its field of operations, and the release of capital a stock to $250,000. N IS YOUR CHANCE TO BECOME A BLOCKHOLDER IN THE STRONGEST COL-ANCIAL INSTITUTION IN THE WORLD. Here Is the Record of the BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMP unity Man man and managed by Colored Men operations, and the stockhold- D. WELCOME A BEST COL- WORLD. of the ICE COMPANY 00 00 02 00 POLICYHOLDERS FORCE County, Railroad, First Mort on Bonds. Insurance Co. D. C. Genl. Mgr. on and Return at Once. POSIT FOR PROTECTION OF POLICYHOLDER $20,000,000 OF INSURANCE IN FORCE in Government, State, Municipal, County, Railroad, age and Public Service Corporation Bonds. Real Benefit Life Insurance 09 F Street N. W., Washington, D. C. L. W. Rutherford, Secretary and Genl. Mgr. Cut Out This Coupon and Return a 609 F Street N. W., Washington, D. C. S. W. Rutherford, Secretary and Genl. Mgr. Cut Out This Coupon and Return at Once. The National Benefit Life Insurance Company, 609 F Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. may become a stockholder in your company. Name ... Street Address..... City..... City..... State..... POST OFFICE SUPT. REFUSES TO BE VAMPED New York, August 23, (K. N. F. Service) Alexander King, only colored superintendent of a post office station here, was in court Monday, to ask the Magistrate to keep Violette Ramey, 100 Edgecomb avenue, from vamping him, morning, noon and night. The young woman acknowledged in open court that she is simply wild about King, who is already a married man. The case was postponed until a later date in the hope that the woman would forget the superintendent. Esther Greed and Levi Greed of Albuquerque, N. Mex., are visiting their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Chun, Smith, 1153 Clay street. Stand Open The Gates Stand KANSAS FREE FAIR The Gates Stand Open KANSAS FREE FAIR TOPEKA, SEPT. 10 to 15 You'll like the 1923 Free Fair! You'll like the comfortable shady seats in the new grandstand where you can really enjoy the fast horse racing and the thrilling auto racing. And may, the car that set the world's speed record will be on exhibition and will give speed demonstrations! Surpassing night shows with good music, clever comedy, and hold-your-breath sirius and hippodrome nets. 6 Big Days and 6 Big Nights Don't forget that the new $200,000 GRANDSTAND has 7,500 comfortable shady seats Fun for All Fast Races New Features Among the new features this year will be a Corn Show, Flower Show, Milk Goat Exhibit, Bird Show, Harmonica and Accordion Contests, a New U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Exhibit, the state Horseshoe Pitching Tournament, The Con T. Kennedy shows have new features, and Al Sweet's Singing Band brings the best of the new musical hits. Be sure to come to Topeka to the KANSAS FREE FAIR A. M. Patton, Fre. Phil Eastman, Secy. Capital - $100,000 Assets - $750,000 Reserve - $461,592 Surplus - $100,000 Rev. H. B. Bronson of Kansas City preached the 4th anniversary sermon of Rev. W. H. Young, Sunday morning, August 19th. You certainly have a wide circulation of your excellent paper. In response to the notice that we have a little two year old boy for whom we wanted a home, we have gotten letters from all over the country in a number of states. You certainly have worked up a fine circulation. Sincerely yours. (Signed) D. F. SHIRK, State Superintendent of the Kansas Children's Home Society. (Plaindealer) KANSAS HANDQUAMINES—But for lunch. For fine service stop at 1800 East 12th street, Kansas City, Mo. Bud Goff, Attendant; Geo. Ramsey, Proprietor. FOR SALE. Fine Tailoring business equipped for cleaning and pressing. Doing a splendid business and well located. For information, call or write or see A. P. Burris, 210 N. 10th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. N8. Callouses and Bunlions feet. A Cure guaranteed. So H. Dixon, Chiropractor. 16 S green Ave., Chanute, Kansas. AGENTS: $500 an hour booking orders or Liberty Guaranteed hosiery. Spring are now ready. Commissions 25 to per cent. Our leading three pairs adhesive milk, $2.94, sells like high- Stole quia, Liberty Mfg C. morton, Ohio. 46 MADAM JULIA A. NEAL-JETER NEW SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY vila's Hair Preparations Something Marvelous. Madam Julia A. Neal-Jeter, after one of hard studying, trying to discover a hair preparation that would give entire satisfaction to every woman, has at last been successful and has it on the market. It is one of the greatest hair preparations on the market. It has pleased every customer and it will please you. Fula's Preparation should be given tair trial. It will grow short hair, top falling hair, relieve dandruff and waxing scalp. An ideal remedy for beauti- fying the hair and is used to grow air on bald heads. Write for parti- cion concerning the hair preparation, some wanted everywhere. MADAM JULIA A. NEAL-JETER in K. 2nd St. Oklahoma City, Ukia. Phone M. 7774 Price List of Preparations By Mail brewing Oil .....50c.....55c brewing Oil .....35c.....49c Hempse .....56c.....65c Temple Grower .....35c.....45c Double Strength Oil .....75c WANTED—Here is an opportunity for young colored men to learn automobile Mechanics. A great school especially for you. Tuition, $125.00 for complete course. Write today. Agents wanted to represent the school. Central automobile School, Lock Box 14, Pittsburg, Kansas. J. A. STEPHENS PHONE FAIRFAX 1023 MONEYI MONEYI Without Canvassing. Without selling. Signified business of your own. Love or work and cleanlines prepared your spenings limited. Send reference Systematic House Cleaning Service. Dept. 9. 15 No. 2nd Street, Minneapolis, Winn. Alle O. Wilson ..... Guy M. Wilson 404 North Main Street Ottawa, Kansas Phone 1806 WILSON BROTHERS General Blacksmiths Woodworking, Horsehoeing and Auto Repairing Special Attention Given to Tourists To Please Customers in our Greatand Aim tory of life that was marvelous bride WANTED-Colored man to qualify for sleeping car and train portem. Experience unnecessary. Transportation furnished. Write W. W. Begg- one, St. Louis, Mo. Dial 35-35 For The Checker Cab & Baggage Co.