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The Topeka Plaindealer Why Not Place Capital Punishment on the Statutes of Kansas and Thereby Cease Making Murderers of Her Citizens? Elighteenth Year. No. 38 Some Candidates in Shawnee and Leavenworth Counties One of the most pitiful scenes that has come to our attention for many a day was at the Leavenworth county jail where six little children were taken by the sheriff because they had been deserted by their parents. It was reported that the father, John Shields had driven the mother from home, and she, who was in a weak physical condition had gone off in search of a likelihood. Probate Judge Johnson has ordered that the children be taken to the Orphans' Home at Atchison. This action is very commendable on the part of the Judge and the people should be proud of a man like this and also of Sheriff Courtney in whose care the childr are. WHITE SOLDIERS OBJECT TO COLOUR JUDGES San Antonio, Texas, Nept. 22-2 A proft from enlisted men is to be filed with the War Department against the trial of white soldiers by the general court martial, organized at Fort Sam Houston, because four Negro officers are members of the court, it was announced here today. Two captains and two first lieutenants of the Eighth Illinois National Guards, are included in the personnel of the twelve officers of the court. The formal complaint alleges it is the first time white soldiers have been compled to stand trial before a court including in its membership Negro officers. Further complaint is made because these are National Guard officers, although of course temporarily in the Federal service. Predaling Elder A. H. Brooks, of the Wichita district of the A. M. H. church, died Sunday at Hutchinson and was buried at Lawrence Tuesday. He was an old soldier having served in the Civil War. Rev. Brooks was born at Weston, Mo., and was reared in Kansas, near Lawrence. The funeral was held from Saint Luke's A. M. H. church, the Rev. J. C. C. Owens, officiating at Rev. J. H. Hannon of Kansas City, and Rev. J. A. Smith, preaching elder of the Kansas City district. Short services were held at the home in Hutchinson by Rev. P. D. Davis. Rev. Brooks is survived by a wife, two sons and a daughter. He had been silling for some months. He was an upright Christian gentleman and a strong factor in the A. M. E. church and beided his relatives, leaves a host of good, warm friends. ```markdown ``` Candidates for Local Offices Arouse Much Interest in the Campaign---Fight is Waged on Merit and Free From Bitter Personalities ---Republicans and Democrats Put Forward Their Best Timber. Mr. A. A. Hildings, one of Topka's most prominent and thoroughly competent business young men who attended the public schools of Topka and graduated from the high school, is the Democratate nominee for county clerk of glanceware county. While he is undorsed by that party he is better known as the people's candidate. Mr. Hildings has resided in Topka for thirty-six years, having been born in the city and is well known and highly respected by everybody. He has a host of friends and supporters at the Santa Fe office and shops. Mr. Hildings is manager of the B & M. Pattern and Metal Co., 0212 14 10 Jefferson street, which is one of the most substantial institutions of its kind in the West. Mr. Hildings and his friends say if he is elected county clerk there is no hesitancy in saying that he will all the office creditably as his ability has been proven in the manner in which he has managed this large concern. He is a young married man, has two bright boys and a wife who is one of Topka's intelligent young women and is doing much to assist her husband. Mr. Hildings is a taxpayer and a great asset to the city of Topka and is spending every idle moment with his friends and voters and is meeting encouragement everywhere he goes. --- Mr. Brown Wolf is candidate for regaler of deeds of Shawnee county. He was born in Topka and is in graduate of the High school and is now associated with his father in the tailoring business at 429 Kunum avenue, one of the oldest and most substantial tailoring and clothing establishments in the West. They do business for the best people of the state and young Wolf is thoroughly competent to fill the position as register of deeds as he has had fifteen years experience in clerical work. . . . Mr. I. W. McAfee is the Republican candidate for commissioner of the Third district which comprises the Fifth and Fifth wards and the county district south of the river. Mr. McAfee is one of the most successful farmers and stock raiders in Shawnee county. He is a public spirted man and has done much for the upbuilding of the county and says if elected he will see to it that the farmers as well as the voters in the city have an equal break and that good roads and the like will receive his careful attention. Mr. McAfee is a staunch Republican and his father was a member of the legislature for a number of years and made one of the best representatives the county has ever had. He says further that there is no doubt of his election as all the candidates are supporting him as they promised to do so and he does not believe that one will violate his agreement. --- Mr. W K Sohlchter is the Democratic candidate for sheriff and he says that he is not working the office because he has had four years' experience but to enforce all laws as they appear on the statute books. Mr Sohlchter is one of Kansas' substantial citizens, an old resident of Shawnee country and says that if things keep up as they are he will be elected without a doubt. --- Mr. J. G. H. Finney, who is the Democratic candidate for county commissioner from the Thief district, Shawnee county which comprises the Fifth and Sixth wards and the country district on the south side of the river. He is a resident of the Fifth ward and is a wide awake business man. He conducts a drug store at 1625 Kansas avenue and says if elected he will give the people in good business administration. He is a good roads man and believes in improving the county and districts in which he lives and says that the farmers will have nothing to regret in voting for him for this office. He is meeting encouragement every day for not only Democrats are supporting him but a number of Republicans. 1 BAYENWORTH COUNTY Mr. Mii Nirdlinger, who is a candidate for judge of the city court of Levenworth, should be elected by all means as he is the people's candidate and has strong support from both the Republicans and Democrats. He is the poor man's friend and has demonstrated that by acting as judge of the poor man's court, for which service he received no pay. Through this court poor men have been able to collect hundreds of dollars without it costing them a cent and it is the duty of the poor man and women to rally to his support. Mr. Nirdlinger has lived in the county for a number of years and bears the reputation of being an upright, conscientious gentleman. He heirs the office and it is the duty of the people to vote for him for whenever a man sacrifices his time and money to uphill the working class of people he should be rewarded. He is a public spirited man and has always worked for the upbuilding of Levenworth and we do not see how anybody could be so unreasonable as to vote against this upright citizen. THE PASSING OF REV. BROOKS. A VISIT WITH OUR FRIENDS Dennis S. Thompson Royalty Fetertains the Plaindrauler Man. We visited Bethel last week and was the guest of our friend and favorite correspondent, Mr. Dennis S. Thompson. He has a nice seventy new farm and is a truck gardener, making a specialty of growing sage for hair dressers. He has a very industrious wife who understands the art of making one feel at home. Mr. Thompson is one of the best writers in the country and is a great politician in a staunch Republican and is doing much to help build up the race. The colored people own good property in this neighborhood. Mr. Gen. Dunn is one of the successful farmers and owns a span of fine mules. He has a wife and two sons. We enjoyed ourselves at a meeting held at the church Friday night. A large number turned out and celebrated Emancipation day. Meals were served and everybody enjoyed themselves. Attorney Shankford and Mrs Jackson, one of the popular teachers of Kansas City, and Mr. Hunch, the popular dentist and his wife came out in the evening. The editor of The Plaintiff and Lawyer Shankford made short addresses. We must say that the soil out there is fertile and the colored people who are sticking to the soil are making good and will continue to do so if they follow the advice of Mr. Thompson. The town needs some improvements in its public schools and also the Sunday school. We complimented the young people of the Sunday school for their efforts toward organizing a choir. As a whole, we were much impressed with Bethel and her people. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Mrs. Glasse Farrington is visiting in Saint Louis for an indie time. We trust her visit will be a very pleasant one. Mr. William Thomas after being confined for several weeks, is able to be out again. Mr. Beacon Gray and wife, of Kansas City, are visiting their parents and other relatives and friends. This is Mrs. Gray's first visit to her husband's kinfoks. Mrs. Shelburn Baker delightfully entertained her club, the Pleasant Hour Clubbery, Friday afternoon. Owing to an ideal day a large number attended. A spirited meeting of the American Woodman was held at Johnson Chapel, 12 Church, Tuesday evening, given by the head camp under the direction of Commander William Smith assisted by Messon H. Biltman and Mitchell by honor of Mr. C. M. White supremacy commissioner of Denver, Colo. You may never know it happened if you fail to read the Mrs. Mary A. Jarrott, of Wonder street, was a most charming hostess to the romans' Musical and Literary club, Friday TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING SEPT. 29, 1916 afternoon. Time and money Were not spared in making this meeting one of the very best the club has enjoyed recently. Aside from the general routine of business several new and interesting features were introduced. Rev. H. W. Young departed for Kansas City, where he will be in conference with Mr. R. M. Cohron and others arranging the program, etc., for the State Convention, which will convene in Saint Joseph, October 11. Miss Eather Dell Bruce, the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bruce, of Summit avenue, who finished the Lincoln high school here with honors, departed Saturday afternoon for Ohio, where she will enter Wilberforce University, Miss Bruce hopes to finish her course in four years, and her many friends send with her best wishes that she may return with success. Her father, Mr. Bruce, accompanied her as far as Saint Louis. Mrs. H. H. Thomason, of Saint Louis street, has returned from the bedside of her mother, who lives in Kansas City. While out of town Mrs. Thomason also visited in Lincoln, Nebraska, for several days. One of her old acquaintance with other friends drove her throughout the city on a sightseeing trip in a seven passenger car. Miss Dibel Alice Wilburn, of Chicago, spent a portion of the summer very delightfully at Wee Wee cottage, Sheridan Beach, Michigan City, Ind. Miss Ddjethe M. Young was a most delightful sunshine visitor in the south part of the city. Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, who had been ill for sometime, passed to the great beyond Monday at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. Bessie Hanks, who at the time was confined to her bed. Services were held Wednesday afternoon from the residence on South Hampton street. Interment in Hollowell cemetery. Lincoln High and Douglas schools have been running one month. The Parent Teachers Association hold their regular meetings at the Lincoln High school Mrs. Ellen Smith, president. All are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Ida V. McAdams of Sherman street is convulsive, we are pleased to report. Little Edna Carroll is again on the sick list. The little daughters, Doris and Myrtle, of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rolin, are reported on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. J D Brewer and family entertained Prof. C. H. Wilburn, wife and family with dinner, Sunday. Mrs. Dilema II Smith of Sherman street, entertained her club, The L. H. on Saturday. Mr. Walter L. Majors, of Saint Louis, formerly of this city, who built and operated the first gasoline car in Springfield in 1800, and now head of the Oxford College of Hair and Beauty Culture at St. Louis, arrived in Springfield the evening of Sept. 23d in a specially equipped Speed well, 13nd floor, 70horsepower automobile. Mr. Majors will leave here Friday Sept. 20, having completed a 400 tour of the middlewest. During his stay here he will speak at the churches in the interest of the work of his college. Mr. Majors with his gentle smile and cheerful characteristics, finds a welcome awaiting him every where, especially in his own home town. FMD, OK14 Mrs L. J Johnson is visiting in Omaha, Neb. Rew. W. L. Humphrey has returned from the Baptist convention in Saskatchewan. Miss Sullie Floyd and Miss Grae James are still on the job as teachers Miss Dian Rice is the new teacher Rew. L. J. Johnson has been successful in having the A M E church print ed. Miss Lottie Allen is attending school in Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. J. 8 Ware is domiciled at king fisher, where her children are attending school. Miss Lottie March is attending school in Kingshaw. Bert Holt and Rew Holt will attend school at Western University. Mrs. J. H. Sharp and Mrs. A. Cable have returned home from Chengzo. The A M B church celebrated on the 20th of September. Tom Wade is erecting an in-store brick building at 211213 North Independence. The building, which is 18x123 feet, will cost approximately $1400. The building occupied by the Busy Bee confectionery, corner of Independence and Kandolph, which is also owned by Wade, is being remodeled at a cost of $770. YAY BUREN, ARKIN 44. Mrs. Nora Mulwhee is making an extended visit in Kansas on her return she will visit her parents in Oklahoma Mr. and Mrs. Will thanks her just completed a charming little lounge on "Bilberdale" Mr. L. K Applebite, recent procer of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is in the city or a brief visit with his family and to attend to a very important business matter Mr. Nilf Tatum is consolescent from a recent strain of parabala fremont market in portland, oregon. Mrs. Lydia Forest, of Saint Louis, Mo. is in the city the most welcome guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walton and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Applily had as their dine- ner guests Sunday. Meghna N. Robinson and a third of Doe Quinn, honoring Mr. Havo Hunkman. Am Borum is a tibial southern town where there is no friction between the noses in fact the collar man who tries will be compounded. There are the church- ship pastors, and a magnificent school of which Broof (too) W. Ingram, A B a scholarly man is principal. He is an a- culature and a true race man. His assis- tants are Mrs. Ingena Chatman and Mia. Dorena Matk Caldwell. The building is a brick, and excellent work along educational lines are being carried on. There are many homes owned by the race and the town is surrounded by successful colored farmers. There are several of the race in business and your scribe, who visited our city recently secured many readers. The Plaindealer from week to week will contain Van Buren news, and Miss Hazel Mack, our representative will strive to circulate the paper in every home in the town and county. U. B.F. AND S.M.T.MEET. Leavenworth Royally Entertains Two of the Best Orders in Kansas. The U. B. P. and S. M. T. grand lodges in annual session at Leavenworth last week in the Masonic temple which has two bells and the Stairs of Mysterious Ten in on the second floor and the United Brothers of Friendship on the third floor. Rev. also McNeal, grand master, predecled over the U. B. P. and Mrs. Parks, predecled over the U. M. T. It was a good session, one of the best in the history. Reports showed the Order in a healthy and growing condition. At Blethel A. M. B. church on Wednesday afternoon addresses of welcome were made by the Mayor and representatives on the behalf of the lodges and churches. Memorial services were held from the Baptist church on Friday night. Excursions came over from Kansas City and surrounding towns. A street parade was held Friday afternoon headed by the Quindaro band, followed by the Uniform Rank and Ladies' Drill team in automobiles. They marched to Tuskegee's park where they had an outing until 11:00 o'clock at night. Installation of officers was held at the park pavilion. The following officers were elected by the U. B. F.; Out of respect and appreciation of his service to the grand lodge the past eight years, Grand Master Geo. McNeal was reelected Dr. F. O. Miller, deputy grand master; J. B. Lewis, grand secretary; Dr R C. Heyden, corresponding secretary; D B. Jackson, grand treasurer; James H. Guy, grand attorney; C W Wilson, chaplain; Oscar Wilma, lecturer; J. W. Jones, R. D. Nichols and John King, members of M. J. A; Dr. I L. Ransom, grand medi-cal director. The R M T elected as follows: Grand queen, Mrs Rosa L. Williams, Topkiss; grand king, Albert Watson, Kansas City; grand scribe, Mrs Julla Johnson, Kansas City; grand keeper of Bonner, Mrs Corn Emery, Leavenworth; high priest, John King, Bonner Springs. HILLETON CITY, MO (49. 40. 1. 5. Moyers) Dr R W Crossland of St Joseph Mo was here on the 22d in the inter- net of the Republican campaign and spoke at Homblin's park. There were uplift a few out to hear him and he add some interesting things. We are indebted to know that the Honors society of the Second Baptist church is in bloom again. The Christian, Second Baptist, A M H. and Zion churches invite the mem- borship and friends to attend prayer meeting on Wednesday nights. We are very pleased to welcome Mrs Dunbar to our city. We truly hope she will aid her husband in bringing the stress she shop on the fields of Zion. How John Cline spoke Sunday at the M W Zion All present say his remarks were very logical We are very pleased to note that Lincoln Institute is marching steadily on toward the Sun mark. The Art Club, of which Mrs. Dandale is president, met with Mrs. Brooks. This club will meet tomorrow at the home of Mrs. N. Collins. "The Missionary Society of the Baptist church will entertain at the home of Mrs. Sue Baumers September 27. The union phone given September 22 was a financial success for all concerned. We are indeed glad to know that the presidents were able to refute the statement that they could not work together. ATCHISON, K4N. Hew. J. C. Mace of Kansas City hold a three day rally at the Christian church at seventh and M streets. The rally was for the purpose of raising $200 to pay off a church debt. The entertainment was a success. Mrs. John Dudley of North Eighth street is very sick and is threatened with phold. Mrs. D. W. Majors of 612 North First street is seriously ill. Hew W. A Yanderee, who has been pastor of the Second Christian church for several years, left yesterday for Bilhua, Neb. where he will take charge of another church. Mrs. Jerry Taylor of Washington St. who has been continued to her bed with thunnium, is able to be out. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Bashle of Dylson street Mother and hob, are getting alone quickly. Mrs. Nichola Burton, Mrs. Julia Thompson and Mrs. Lutile White of Lowenwalt, have been spending a few days at the D.W. Majors home, on North Street. Mrs. Grace H. Kerrford was hostess to the Lutile Art and Reading Club sepa- tember 25. Everyone present reports a pleasant than About 200 pupils attended the picnic at Port Williams last week. Price $1.50 Per Year. Rev. Botts and wife of Omaha, Neb., visited in Carrollton ten days the special guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sandford, who had open doors in their honor the evening of their arrival. A host of friends greeted them and a delightful evening was spent Rev. Botts was formerly pastor of Virginia Street Bantle church and during his stay here he and his estimable wife formed a friendship with the people that time and distance have not been able to sever, hence Carrollton was allure and gave many special events in their honor. Mrs Lulu Curr entertained at four o'clock dinner Sunday complimentary to Rev. and Mrs. Botts. The table was laden with the delicacies of the season, and twenty five persons gathered to enjoy the sumptuous repast. The other out of town guests were Rev. W. W. Hill of Atchison, Kan., and Mr. Anno Smith of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Bunor Glitham entertained at breakfast Friday morning in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Botts. In addition to the above there were many other social functions given for Rev. and Mrs. Botts, including a breakfast Saturday morning given by Mrs. Dana Marshall, an outing at Moose Creek at which about twenty-five persons were present, three o'clock lunch on Saturday afternoon given by Miss Carrie Springs, Sunday morning breakfast given by Mrs. Lizzie Reynolds, an outing at Boundry lake at which Rev. and Mrs. Hill of Mchison and Mr. Amos Smith of Kansas City were also guests, and a reception Monday night given by Mrs. Millie Titus, at which the guests of honor were Rev. and Mrs. Botts, Rev. and Mrs. Harris, Rev. and Mrs. Carter. Rev. W. If Hill filled the pulpit Sunday morning at the Virginia Street Baptist church. A very noble sermon was rendered. Rev. W. P. Bottas of Omaha filled the pulpit in the evening. He also rendered a very noble sermon. This gave our pastor, Rev. I. W. Hurry, a rest for the day, of which he was very proud. Miss Mulholl Hurry left Sunday for Mason, Mo., to resume her studies at Western College. We wish for her a very successful term. Miss Duy Oliver of Wichita, Kan., is here for a few days visiting printies and friends. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Payne drove over to Hutchinson, Kau, to attend the fair. Mr. C. D. Anderson came over from Clay Center to settle his damage suit against the Alax Faying Company. They gave him $600 and he returned to Clay Center Monday. The Expositor Art and Study Club met with Mrs James Harrold. After the general routine of business a daly lunch was served. Mr. W. H. Rewley is on the sick list. Mrs. Maud Hillman Mallings of Los Angeles, Cal., who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson, returned to her home last week. Mrs. Marilee Carter, who has been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tandy, has returned to her home in Tulsa, Okla. A number of young folks of the C. M. H. church went to Elding Sunday evening to render a musical program for the Epworth League of the M. H. church of that city. The trip was made in automobiles and a very plausible evening was spent. Those in the party were Mrs. P. R. Hickman, Mrs. Dugene Butler, Miss Camilla Roach, C. J. Halge, I. W. Hickman, Joseph Preman and C. J. Gross. Miss Camilla Roach and Mr. Curl J. Gross were married Tuesday evening, September 20, at the home of the groom. Only relatives were present and the ceremony was performed by Rev. J. H. Toomer of the C. M. H. church. I amipolication day was celebrated here last Friday by a large crowd, Icv. W. Russell was orator of the day. Mrs. Wilpon Murrant is still quite ok. Miss Margie Pally of Larned spent Sunday in Great Hound the guest of Mr. and Mrs J. J. Wells. Mrs. Joe Campbell is still on the sick list Miss Frank Robinson has returned from Charremore, Okla., where Mr. Robinson is taking treatment Ros J R Ramsey left for the annual conference Tuesday She partly destroyed the parsonage of the first Baptist church Sunday morning at 3 O'clock. St. Peter Ramsey discovered the fire just in time to save her own life. Ros Ramsey was in Hutchinson at the time. The origin of Mrs. Nelson Hunt of Mound street is very ill. Pev. J. W. Wilson is spending a few weeks in Kookok, Iowa, assisting Rev. Heim in conducting a meeting. Rev. Wilson is expected home in a few days. Mrs. C. A. Brown, who resides with her daughter, Mrs. Calvin Johnson, is seriously ill. Mrs. Hans Jones, whose serious illness has been reported from time to time, died Wednesday, September 22, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Preston Moskov. The funeral, which was held from Mt. Olive church, was very largely attended and was in charge of the Eastern Star. She leaves a husband, mother and one daughter, two brothers and other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. CARROLLTON, MO. Mr. Amos Smith of Kansas City, Mo. spent Saturday, Sunday and Monday with us, visiting relatives and friends. VW70V, A4V. GRFAT RFND, KAN. the fire is unknown. Prompt action of the fire company and friends saved the household goods and the church from being destroyed. Mr. and Mrs. Jan. Moon are the proud parents of a baby girl born Sept. 14. The Magnolia Art Club will meet with Mrs. J. J. Wells October 12. This being the first meeting of the season a goodly number is expected. Mrs. J. J. Brewer attended church Sunday. Mrs. Brewer has been ill nearly all summer. Mrs. II. J. McDonald attended the S. M. T. Grand Lodge meeting in Leavenworth. BETHEL, KAN. Mrs. Rhoda Spruell has returned from a visit with relatives at Honner Springs. Mrs. Al Rodgers is spending a few days in Kansas City. Editor Nick Chilps of the Topeka Plainlander, Miss Minnie A. Jackson, Attorney A. E. Shackleford, Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Bunch of Kansas City attended the picnic here Emancipation day. Editor Chilson and Mr. Shackleford both gave short addresses which were very helpful and instructive. We hope the good people may come to us again soon. Mrs. Ida Mae Smith has returned to her home in Kansas City after a week's stay with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dunn. Mrs. Jno. P. Horey is home from a visit of several weeks with relatives in Topeka. Mrs. Guy Crawford visited friends at Piedburg Tuesday. Mrs. Anne Crockett and Miss Perale Crockett were shopping in Kansas City Saturday. Mr. Leonard Bailey is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Delliah Thompson and Mrs. Margie Bailey were Kansas City visitors Saturday. Rev. Wm. Enward of Kansas City spent a few hours with us Emancipation day. DODOR CITY, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Triplett left Bedside City September 7th for Oakland, Ohio. Mr. Triplett having been called to the bedside of his brother, Mr. Armorm Triplett, who was very ill. We found him improving and his wife feeling very well, considering the strain and worry of caring for her husband. The brothers had been separated for nearly fourteen years and it was a happy meeting. Krief, 16.—Mr. Armorm Triplett is now able to sit up and we think he will pull through by taking care of himself as he should. He had a number of people picking cotton for him and was very anxious to be able to look after his business. The farmers in this part of Oklahoma are doing very well. The most of them are landowners and own lots of live stock, and are forging ahead. They are solving the Negro problem for themselves. At the county school there are 150 children enrolled for the fall term. With Proof Homac and his assistants fully qualified to teach them, everything is moving along nicely. The Professor is also a farmer. Sunday, Sept 17. —We worshiped at the Church of God, as a number of our relatives and friends are members. The attendance at Sunday school was forty, and we listened to a very interesting lesson. Also, they have a choir that is second to none, Mr. Bolomon Kelly being their instructor. Rev. Thomas Lewis, the pastor, preached a soul stirring sermon that was enjoyed by all. When services were over Mr. Kelly had his choir singing several selections for us, which were fine. Then a number of us went to the home of Mr. John A. Chosts with our nephews, Mr. and Mrs. I. Logan, to a sumptuous dinner that was fine indeed. The people in Oklahoma are wide awake since the grandfather clause has been knocked out. The man of our race are up and doing. In the primary election the Republican voters outnumbered the Democrates 10,000. We don't wonder at the whites trying to enforce the grandfather clause. We spent two pleasant evenings with our sister, Mrs. Mary H. Fraiser and children. On our return trip we stopped in Spire, Okla., where we shook hands with lots of old friends. We visited a day with Mr. Jack Williams, our brother-in-law, who is an extensive land owner. He and his wife made it very pleasant for us. We boarded the train for Kansas City and we spent a day and a night with Mr. and Mrs. James Cabill and were really entertained by them, and also by Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Gerrin. We also visited Mr. and Mrs. John Collins, and arrived home on September 20. LIKA OKLA The Seminole County Fair (colored) hold at Iliya Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, was in every way a success. There were many valuable exhibits that curried off first prizes. Much of the credit for this fair is to be attributed to the teachers of Iliya, each of whom took an active part. Mrs A. H. Tyron and Miss Mamie K. Bradford of Wes- wah were very active also in the fair movement. Miss Bradford represented the primary department of Douglas school and carried off many premiums. Many of the students about Iliya are leaving for college. Albrade DeWitt Dum- lap and Andrew King have gone, the former to Oxford, N C and the latter to Washington, D C. Both boys are worthy and have bright futures. NICK CHILLES . . . Editor and Owner THESO, BAUGHMAN, . . . Travelling Agent SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year . . . $1.50 Six Months . . . 1.00 Three Months . . . 50 Delivered at the Postoffice at Topeka Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Plaindalecolor, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Money sent by Express, Postoffice Money Order or Registered Letter at our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plaindaleer these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unsigned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. AN EXCELLENT(?) SHERIFF. We ventured the assertion last week that Sheriff Carroll of Johnson county would not lose his job and he didn't. Governor Capper put him back on the job wibble hesitation. A representative of The Flaindealer called on Gov. Capper last Monday to protest against the reinstatement of Carroll, but Kannas' chief executive would not listen for a minute. He exclaimed "Why, he did till he could to prevent the mob from lynching Dudley. You ought to see his arm!" As far as we can see all Carroll did was to allow the mob to hang Dudley, and a 4-year old baby could have done that. Gov. Capper went on to explain that Mr. Carroll was a democrat and had made such an excellent sheriff that the Republicans did not even nominate a man against him. If a man who will allow a gang of murderers to come into a community and commit a foul crime and get away unasserached is a good officer, according to Governor Capper, we prefer one not quite so good. If Sheriff Carroll had played anything but the "baby act," there would have been some dead would be murderers laying in the streets of Olathe on Thursday morning of last week. The sheriff was inside the house; was aware that there was chance for a mob; had a good gun, well loaded, and yet he allowed this gang of hell hounds to enter the house and "overpower" him and the only thing he did was to fire his revolver into the air, where probably a bullet cut a hole into space. Kannas needs a law for capital punishment. Kannas needs a few officers who will do their duty when an emergency arises aside from raiding joints or catching bootleggers and we are of the opinion that Kannas needs a man as governor who will see that any man in the office of sheelf who permits a mob to commit murder loses his job forevermore. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. Beginning this issue we will print only a four page paper. Owing to the high cost of paper and other materials we are compelled to reduce our news department but will from time to time issue an eight page paper as the advertising and other demands require. The trusts have gotten the price of paper so extremely high with the excuse that it is almost prohibited, and only this week we received a notice of another increase in price. We hope however, that you will bear with us for we will give you a good newy sheet almost as much matter as before as the type is much smaller, thus giving more matter to the column. Our subscribers are in arrears to the amount of about five thousand dollars and if they would send in this, we would be better able to meet this high cost of paper and other printing materials; but it takes time for all this and in the meantime we will be patient and everything will work out all right in the end. OLATHE. KANSAS The entertainment for the benefit of the B. Y. P. U. Thursday night at the Second Baptist church was a success. Rev. M. M. Culpepper, of the A. M. K. church, delivered one of his very excellent addresses to a large and appreciative audience Friday night. Miss Fredericka Martin and Mr. Hamilton, of Kansas City, spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Martin's mother, Mrs. Amerles Martin. Mr. William Smith, of Topeka, visited his sister, Mrs. Martha Baker and family, Sunday. Sylvester Carr, of Spring Hill, spent Sunday afternoon with his brother, Mr. Bengue Carr, and Mrs. Carr. Rev. James A. Conley left Thursday for Newton, to remain indefinitely. Miss Lawrence Caldwell is visiting friends in Kansas City. Rev. D. C. Miller will leave Tuesday night for Wichita, to attend the annual conference of the A. M. E. church. Rev. J. W. Allen preached in Holiday, Sunday. The Rev. I. L. Anderson, of Quadararo, preached at the A. M. E. church Tuesday night. He was en route to Wichita, to attend the conference. BIGGINEVILLE, MISSOURI. Rev. H. H. McAllister celebrated his fifty fourth anniversary at the beautiful, spacious parsonage, Sept. 11. Minnesota Dora Benton, Ella Williams, Agnes Harrington and Hattie Williams, served at the punch bowl and assisted Min. McAllister in serving the other dilution of the evening. Plenty of good selections on the victrola were enjoyed during the evening. About seventy five guests were in attendance, and a table was laid with useful and beautiful presents. Bled in this city Sept. 6th, Mrs. Indiana Perry, aged 80 years. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee and moved to Missouri in the early days. Five children survive her. She was a devout Christian and had the respect of all who knew her. CHETOPA, KANSAS. Mr. P. H. Bassett attended the U. B. F. grand lodge at Leavenworth last week. Mrs. Inetta Meyers and babe, of Chero- Please read and pay for The Topeka Maindenier. Mrs. Sidney Thomas in much better at this writing. Messames Robert Dial and O. Green were delegates to Leavenworth. The many friends of Mrs. Maris Mack who was married to Mr. A. H. Thomas of Columbus Thursday evening, wish them a blessed marriage. Why not give Chetopa items to the correspondent to be published? Mr. Ulysses R. Smith spent Friday evening in Parsons the guest of Mr. Clarence A. Glasse and father... Rev. K H. Harris officiated at the Mack Thomas nuptials Thursday evening. Toussaint L'Auverture and Booker T. Washington societies at Douglass school are in rapid progress. You may never know it happened if you fail to read The Plaindealer. OTTAWA, KASS8AB. Mr. George Long has gone to St. Joseph, Mo., to make his home with his eldest son. The opening of one of the most beautiful white ways in the state was celebrated all last week by a general dress up of show windows by all the business houses. The colored business places were in line. The Emancipation celebration under the auspices of the Third Baptist church was a grand success. Visitors were here from Paola, Garnett, Osanantomie and Chanute. The Olathe base ball team was defeated by the Ottown Brown skins by a score of 0 to 7. Mr. George Turner and Janna Mollirr gave a performance with their educated horses that would have been a credit to any circus ring. Miss Daley N. Peak, of Paola, from her own productions retired most pleasing to a large audience Saturday evening. The Emancipation celebration was depleted of much of its aplite when the shocking news reached the plastic grounds that two of Ottown's most industrious young men at 11:50 o'clock were buried in a sewer ditch, twelve feet deep. The victims of the cave in were Pearl Washington, and Mr. Luther Roberts. A double funeral was conducted from the Third Baptist church, Sunday by Pastor B. A. Williams. White and colored people were mourners together on that occasion. Reva. John Allen and W. M Martin, of the A. M. F. church and Mrs John Allen, left this week to attend the conference of the above named church at Wichita. Mrs. Andrews and Mr. Mance Duncan are among the sick. Both are improving. Mr. Lounie Woods and sister were in town on a mistaking report that their brother, Bruce Woods was killed. They returned to Council Grove Saturday anxious to reconcile their mother. Mrs James Holbert, of Kansas City, was a few days' guest of her sister, Mrs James Wilson also Mrs. Ernest Crith, of Chanute, visited her mother, Mrs Ellen Webster and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. O'Dare, of Chanute, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs R W. White for three days last week. LAWRENCE, KAN. The members of the Ninth Street Baptist church delightfully entertained with a reception Tuesday evening in honor of the Kansas University and Lawrence High School students. The church was beautifully decorated with roses, sumac and ferns. Punch was served by Miss Ruth Clark. Refreshments were served in the church dining hall. A good time was enjoyed by all. . . Miss Marlan Brown, a Kansas City, Mo., student at K. U., who has been confined to her home here with rheumatism, is slowly recovering. The members of St. Luke A. M. F. church royally entertained with a reception Wednesday evening in honor of K. U. and Lawrence H. S. students. After a splendid program was rendered punch was served in the dining hall by Mrs. Lena Illnes. Refreshments were served. The church was decorated in Kansas University colors. All report a delightful time. Mr. Albert Neely spent a few hours in Lawrence Monday evening, the guest of Mr. Payne Ransome. Some of the new students at K. U. this year are: Miss Jennie Alexander, Garnett, Kan.; Miss Naomi Johnson and Miss Doris Loven, Kansas City, Kansas; Miss Doris Novel and Miss Irma Franier, Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Pearl Neutere, St. Joseph, Mo.; Miss Tracey Harnery, Kudors, Kan.; Mr. H. 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Nelson You are hereby notified that Marie Nelson has sued you for divorce in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas and unless you answer said petition on or before the 6th day of November, 1916, her petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you divorcing you from said plaintiff. MARIE NELSON, Plaintiff, H. W. EULER, Attorney. (Attest:) C. W. Bower, Clerk of District Court. (Seal: By Margaret A. Schmidt. Deputy. Ada's Hair Grower P In 3 months will make the hair long, soft and glossy. A trial will prove it. When in Leuvenworth, roll on the manufacturer. We want Like Agents to represent us In every city and hamlet in the great West, BOX OF PRESSING OIL, 225c BOX OF HAIR GROWLING 25c Mrs. Ada Montgomery, MANUFACTURER. 513 Shoreme St. LEAVENWORTH, H. A. Mr. Evaus Writes. Mr. Evaus Writes. HUTCHINSON, KAN Miss Margaret Kesler, the next Clerk of the District Court, is making votes every day. She possesses a pleasing dis- position and is the same little Kesler every time you see her. She is not one of the kind that would forget you offer she is elected to office. Once she known you she always known you, and you can rest assured that when you have business in the clerk's office it will be a pleasure to Miss Kesler to wait on you. Vote for Miss Kesler and you will make mistake Tom Jennings, for Sheriff, has served one term, and is asking for the second term, and it is no more than right that he should have a second term. He has made good, he is fair to all, and it is customary to give a good officer a second term regardless of what his politics may be. Jennings' head has not been smacked since he has been sheriff—he wears the same size hat now that he did before he was elected sheriff two years ago. Why change? J. A. Schardemann, candidate for Register of Deeds, is one of those big-hearted men. He was defeated two years ago for his second term and is now only asking for that which rightfully belongs to him. If ability counts for anything, then the voters of Reno county will not healtle to again elect J. A. Schardemann to the office of Register of Deeds. It is his delftight to serve you when you have business with him. OUT IN THE BIG SEVENTH. Speaking of the political situation in the Seventh district, J. S. Simmons, Republican candidate for Congress, said in an interview given the Hutchinson News of Friday, September 22: "Hughes' popularity has been growing in the past three weeks at a rapid rate. I think that this is due to the fact that Mr. Hughes has taken a very decided stand along the line of child labor laws and social betterment, as well as the way the people are realizing the democratic administration has fallen down." In that interview Mr. Rimmons struck the keynote of the situation in the South Congressional district. We have no criticism to make of Mr. Shouse personally, but the one thing that is the most important is that Mr. Shouse, good, bad, or indifferent as Congressman, would be in no way able to do things for the South district after March 4th next, when Justice Hughes is President backed by a Republican Congress. The man that can do things then will be a Republican. The people of the seventh district are going to do their part in establishing a sound Republican government. They are not only going to help elect Mr. Hughes, but they are going to elect a Republican Congressman to stand at Mr. Hughes' back and help him to again put this country on a sound business basis. The people of the Seventh district are not so foolish as to just elect Mr. Hughes and then go off with the job half done by electing a Democritean Congressman, for they know that in order for a President to carry out the policies of his platforms he must have Congressmen of the same party. Hon W A Betts, the old war horse, is holding a very responsible position with the city, being police clerk. Betts is one of those fellows that never get tired of doing something for the race, and the race don't hesitate to call on him in time of trouble. Betts is not one of those fellows that is satisfied so long as he holds a place, but he is always fighting for his race to have what belongs to it. When the Negro gets into trouble in Wichita he first calls for Betts, then Betts owns a beautiful home on Main street, and Mrs. Betts' hobby is to see how nice she can keep her home. One thing that I was proud to see is that Betts is liked by all of the police force. The child snacks well of him and it is a credit to the race to have such a man as W. A Betts to hell such a responsible position a man that knows how to do things creditably to himself and to the race. For more than an hour I sat in conversation with Major 41 I Hentyle in his office. It was first time to meet Mr Hentyle I had heard so much of Major Hentyle I was eager to meet him I don't wonder at the colored people being loyal to Major Hentyle, for he is their friend, and if Kansas had more men like him the colored people would get more and better positions. He has been a reader of the Plaindealer for ten years and says he is always to be a subscriber for the paper. Mayor Bentley would make an ideal Governor. W. A. Bettis has already announced him for Governor in 1918. Mayor Bentley has services at the city jail every Sunday. He passes the honor around to all the preachers. Thom. Glover has with the city library since its birth and is doing well. He has been reading Negro literature for forty years, and can not recall the time when he did not have a Negro journal in his home. He has always attended political meetings far and near, spending his own money to help, if possible, better the condition of the Negro. Glover don't think that a few jailor positions is all that the Negro of Kansas is entitled to politically. Clarence Sowers, twenty six years old, small in stature but big in ability, is making the voters of the Sixtey seventh Legislative district to send him to the Legislature this winter. Sowers was born on a farm, and born a poor boy, he knew what hardships are, and he knows what hard work is. If elected to the Legislature he will not support any measure that will be against the Nrore. Hon T. C. Wilson, the logical candidate for Congressman from the Eighth district, is leaving no stone unturned to be elected, and the colored voters of the Eighth district will vote for their own interests if they vote for Wilson for Congressman. If the writer lived in the Eighth district he would certainly work and vote for T. C. Wilson, for the Negroes can rest assured that they have a friend in Congress if T. C. Wilson is there. Dr. T. C. Brown, Attorney Hein and Blakemore, Rev. E. T. M. Lock and J. H. Lowls are very carefully looking after T. C. Wilson's interests in the Eighth district. I was told that there was some friction among the colored voters of Wichita. There may be, but the writer could not find it, and furthermore, it would be foolish upon the part of the Negroes of Wichita or any other place to become enemies of each other about a white man's job, for after all the white man is elected to office and the Negro is on the outside. Hon W. K. Stanley, the son of that fearless statesman and jurist, the late ex Governor W. K. Stanley, the best Governor Kansas ever had, is going to be the next County Attorney of Sidney-whick county. Mask my prediction. Bird for Judge of the District Court, Chinn for County Treasurer. I am informed that these men will be elected or, in other words, they are already elected, just welling for the election board to any what the major it is. Baughman in Ark. FORT SMITH, ARK. We called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I., D. Penny, 723 N. O., Fort Smith, Ark., and found one of the good residences of the race. Mr. Penny is holding down a lucrative position at the Union Station, and Mrs. Penny has discovered Penny's Hair Grower, which is rapidly winning its way into the homes of our Indians. This lady is also an expert hair dresser, and treats the scalp as well, etc. These people are among the thrifty people of our race and our ladies who desire a hair grower worth while should visit her. Mr. and Mrs. Daniels, thrifty people of our race, are conducting a cafe at 1001 North Ninth street, Fort Smith Ark., in which they serve everything good to eat. In connection with their restaurant these folks carry a nice stock of groceries. They belong to that class who are helping to solve the race problem. Mr J R Jones has been a trusted emplode of the Iron Mountain Railroad Company for twenty years and at present he is the popular porter between Port Smith, Ark., and Cotterville, Kan. The Joneses are a representative family and own a magnificent home, one of the best in that city. Mr. Jones also owns three rental houses and is a credit to our race. His daughters are cultured young ladies, one of whom is a teacher in the city, one is attending Lincoln Institute and the other is at home. Mr. J R Bowell, one of the city mail carriers at Port Smith, a position he has held for 29 years, owns 30 rental houses in the various parts of town. In connection with the rental houses he has a two story stone business house crated by his sons, and several other frame business houses occupied by both races. Mr Bowell is one of the most fixed men of our race and is a firm believer in getting hold of some of this world's goods. The colored parent who keeps his child dren out of school is one of the race's worst enemies. Idk knows, we do not need any more ignorant young Negroes, to to school regardless of how you go. The money the Negro race spends in helping "Mr John" to maintain "Jim Crow" places for our people would open up enterprises, and why we run over each other to support such places we can not see. Just so long as we feed "Jim Crow", just so long will he wax and grow fat. --- The scribe called at the excellent home of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Appleby white at Van Buren, Ark., and met a set full of jollification. Too, these people are race builders. Mr. Appleby is in the grocery business at Tulsa, Okla., and their son, Mr. J. P. Mack, is in a similar business at notches, Ark. Several thousand dollars are invested and this young man has a good farm. There are two daughters—Mrs. Rosa Mack Caldwell and Miss Hazel Annette Mack, Mrs. Caldwell is the efficient primary teacher in the city school and Miss Mack is "just around there," and hinted to us that she had no serious objections to matrimony. This is truly a representative family, full of business and sunshine. Miss Hazel is our agent. 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Prof. Wiley is not only a musician of note, but a ripe scholar and a man worth while. He enjoys a large class of students, but, while he is kept busy, he sacrifices time to do church work, being chorister at the A. M. B. church. He is blessed with an accompany MONEY FOR AMB "THE SLAUGHT Scalp Diseases a speciality Braid THE LEGEND OF THE MAYOR OF BOSTON These Pictures will be changed weekly showing Practical Results of our Treatment. 3001 LAWTON AVENUE SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stiff not failure the hair, because it is never heated direct. is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heat. Best on the market. Price per box. Use. Alcohol II. Write for literature. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY Free! Free! Free! AGENTS WANTED! CINEMA SAM WILLEP. HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La Made-to-l No extra charge for extreme Peg Tops We Pay Express Posta Quality, lished wife* and is a real race builder. The scribe "made a talk" at the A. M. E. church of Van Buren, recently and was given a chance to talk Plat- fisher. An appreciative crowd was out and our reception was a warm one. Rev. Ranton is a cultured Christian gentleman and has a progressive membership. At night we spoke at The Heights and made the sisters say "amen!" It is always a pleasure to be among genuine race levers. BITIOUS WOMEN INTER SYSTEM" da Made to Order Manicuring "LYDA'S HAIR BEAUTIFIER" Guaranteed to Grow Hair In 6 Treatments or Money Refunded I am the OSLY Hair Culturist that holds a Certificate of Proficiency in the Anatomy of Hair in Saint Louis. Our Parlors are the Most Complete Largest Number of Patrons in the City. System taught; Rates the Cheapest; Success Guaranteed; Pupils solicited; Agents Wanted. This work offers the Most Facinating and Lucrative Field open to Negro Women. Land demand for Skilled Operatives with "guaranteed Preparations" is unlimited. OUR GRADUATES ARE FURNISHED WITH DIPLOMA AND OUTFIT. Don't Delay. Write for Fuller Particulares PHONE: BELL, BOMONT 1958 Mrs. E. Slaughter-Gamble SAINT LOUIS, MISSOUR MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER HAIR STRAIGHTENER FILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $100 PAYMENT DRIED HARD HONLY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER less all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to invade. ITS CROWNING GLORY. And every hair can dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and immediate growth. The Aluminium Comb can but takes its heat from the heating bar whichever. We advise the use of Hayre' Hair Powder, dilester, price $6. Liberal terms to agents feature today. NY. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of FINE CREOLE hair. ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs Etc., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write Yor Catalogue. IT IS FREE 10 Inch Creole Slippers 57 Kicks; 24 Inch 50c Kicks Measure by the $2.75 less or age , Fit and Workmanship