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The Lopeka Plaindealer Nineteenth Year. No.19 OKLAHOMANS! An Editorial Glance at the "Land of Plenty" and Her People. At Kingfisher we found a pretty fair brick building. Here the colored people in the early days had a little note backbone and demanded a good school building at the night time, and received it. At Chuckasha we found Miss Wilson of Kansas City teaching domestic and Miss Essie Holman, daughter of Deputy Sheriff Holman of Topeka, teaching in the grades. These teachers are well loved by everybody and are making good. Prof. Johnson is principal of the school at Kingfisher. At Enid some improvements should be made in the school building. Here we found Prof. Buckstrom in charge. They have five teachers. At Langton we found the state school where he is taught all the departments and different educational branches for the colored people of Oklahoma, while the white people have a separate institution for normal training, teaching of academic subjects and agriculture. Prof. J. M. Marquess, the president, designated as principal of the high school at Kansas City, Kun., to accept this position about one year ago. He has been handcapped in his first year's administration from the fact that he had to supervise the Summer high school and this school at the same time. As yet he has not had time to have this institution in full control, nor has he been able to find out everything that is necessary for the running of this great institution. He has been handcapped by some of his assistants, who gave him some trouble through jealousy, which he had to combat, and he succeeded in getting rid of a few of these obnoxious assistants, especially his bookkeepers in the office and other help who were doing everything to destroy his influence. We talked to a great number of people concerning this institution and found a great deal of jealousy through ignorance and superstition, chiefly factional, because most every clan has someone that it would like to have at the head of the school and have formed the habit that "If I can't, you shouldn't." A group of Lincoln High School Girls who will appear in the Physical Training Entertainment to be given by the School at the Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo., May 11th. This will be one of the greatest Exhibitions ever staged by a Western School. Out-of-town people are mailing orders for seats daily. Many Topekans will attend. We have just returned from a two weeks' visit in western Oklahoma. We visited Perry, Guthrie, Langston, Oklahoma City, Chickasha, El Reno, Kingfisher, Hennessey and Enid. We found that portion of the country in good condition, everybody happy, crops looking good and people prosperous. The colored people seem to be in a good frame of mind. The only drawback is a little race discrimination, which will be overcome if the people keep up their present progressiveness. All that is needed in Oklahoma is for the colored men to stand up for their rights and apply their money and brains to business life, and by so doing will help in this line. Of course no race can ever teach a substantial standing in any community until they protest and stand up for their rights. We find in several Oklahoma towns that the colored people allow those in authority to enact laws and city ordinances in favor of one class and against another—that is, the whites against colored people—when all have to pay taxes. Now, we found in Guthrie a bathhouse and rest room that is paid for by the taxpayers of that city and used only by white people, yet the colored people do not protest and have not even demanded anything of the kind for themselves. The white people demand separate schools, and their school buildings are in first class condition, and those used for colored children are in bad shape and we must say that the high school at Guthrie is nothing like it should be, and they are now building a dinky addition to the already poor structure. A protest from the colored citizens demanding a first class high school building would have brought results, but the school board, being composed of white people, think that anything is good enough for colored people as they do not use their voices against what is given them. Prof. Carey is principal of the high school of this city and Mrs. Garrett is in charge of the grade school department, having taught there for a number of years. At Oklahoma City we found the same condition existing as at Guthrie. At one school, known as the Dunbar school, there are two or three dirty frame buildings, where over two hundred children attend and five or six competent teachers are employed, but they are forced to instruct their pupils under adverse conditions.' Oklahoma City should be compelled to build a first class sanitary brick building, with playgrounds in connection. These children should be given all the educational advantages that are necessary. The colored people of Oklahoma City, and especially the patrons of the school, do not take the interest they should, for if they did there would be many changes in the buildings and surroundings of the schools. A protest continued from day to day and year to year in an intelligent and forceful manner would bring the desired results. It is claimed that favoritism is practiced by the school board when it comes to selecting the colored teachers in these cities and that their competency or standing does not count for much, but that it is the teacher who has influence to get around the board and play the "darky act" who secures the position.' We are told that in several instances this has happened. But of course this does not apply to the strong heads of the faculty and the teachers who can stand the examination and have the brains to carry out whatever is assigned to them; therefore, if they cannot teach in one place they can go elsewhere, and so they can demand respect at the hands of the school boards. But there is another city who cannot compete so well and a have to play behind the scenes. At Chuckasha the colored people are mostly segregated, but is probably from their own suggestion. The school buildings are in a very dilapidated condition and there are four or five separate shacks unit for hags, much less for the education of children. Two of these buildings are in what is known as the "red light" district, and it is a shame and disgrace that the school board will stand for this and that the colored people would allow it. If the colored people of Chuckasha would protest vigorously against having their children attend schools surrounded by these places they could compel the city to close them and drive such people from the city. Colored people are taxed for educational purposes and the city should be compelled to give them equal facilities with the whites. We visited one or two school rooms and found there good teachers, and all they want and need is a fair show and good, clean surroundings. We cannot understand why an intelligent, civilized Christian school board would allow THE KARATE KING such a thing to exist. They think that anything is good enough for colored people, and a good many colored people seem to think the same thing, therefore they get nowhere. At El Reno they have a first class corps of teachers, but they are very much in need of a nice, large, brick school building. Miss Ellison is principal of the school, and she is a very capable lady, well educated and loved and respected by the community, and I date say has very few qualities as a principal. We addressed the school at this place. Here the eloquent people should get busy and compel the city to build a brick building. The present building has been standing for years and it is a shame and disgrace for lady teachers have to stand such treatment, when men of the race who talk policies should get busy and demand after facilities. At Hennessy they have a nice, large brick building. The colored people had the energy in days past to demand a good building. Prof. Hall is principal and Mr. P. P. Batey assistant. Mr. Batey has been teaching for eighteen years. Prof. Hall is one of the assistants at the Normal at Langston during the summer. LANGSTON. In conversation with the people TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MAY 4, 1917 around Langston and other places of the state we asked what was the trouble and were told that Prof. Marquess had come there and fallen into the hands of that class of officials who were opposed to colored people obtaining a first class academic education, but just wanted the pupils taught to cut wood and draw water and do ordinary manual labor, and that he had had the students working from two to three days of the week on the farm, which gave them no time to receive proper instruction; that the students sent there were perfectly able to pay for their training and what academic education the school afforded, but that they could not get it because President Marquess was playing into the hands of the enemies of colored people who wanted to select the kind of education their children should have. As we said, this college is combined with all the different branches of education that are allowed the colored people in Oklahoma. In conversation with Prof. Marquess, he said the trouble with the colored people in Oklahoma was that they had not consulted with him or come around to talk matters over with him concerning the running of the school, nor had they come with complaints they might have, and that there were a lot of third grade pupils sent to that school for the purpose of taking Greek and Latin, and it was impossible—it was like putting a brick building on a sandy foundation. He said that many students came there and did not have money to pay their board, and sometimes he had to furnish them real cash. He says he is trying now to form a farmers' meeting to convene once a year at the institution, yet he has not been able to make the colored people see the importance of it. He says he found the school run down, and that he has succeeded in establishing a substantial water plant at a cost of several thousand dollars, with the pumping station located at Coyle; that the water is pumped two miles to the school, and now they have plenty of water. He says the old heating plant was obsolete and he is now preparing to put in a $50,000 heating plant, which will bring the institution up to date. He says that he had all these obstacles to overcome in this past year, and that it is his intention to make this institution the equal of any in the country. He says that all the different branches of education are combined in this institution and it his duty to give the people what they want; that he will be only too proud to have it said in future years of distinguished doctors, lawyers teachers and dressmakers that they care from Langston. He says he is there to do his duty and wants the people to co-operate with him. He mentioned an incident where a colored farmer wanted some pedigree hogs. Instead of coming to him he went to a white man—and the white man had bought them from him. Now, our general observation of the Laneston matter is this: That Prof. Marquess is an educator and a young man full of vim and push, and has for his purpose not only the making of a reputation for himself, but for the school and the people of Oklahoma, and if they will surround him with the proper support he will give them the best. We were much pleased with the buildings. The institution covers about three hundred acres of land, and we are compelled to say everything was in first class shape; wheat, alfalfa, oats, rye and everything of that kind could be seen as far as the eye could discern and finerheds of Jersey cattle grazing upon the fields. There were hundreds of poligored hogs and poultry. In fact Prof. Marquess is getting the place to look like a first class institution, but it will take some time to do this. They have many acres of white corn, oats, potatoes and everything to make the school self-sustaining. They raise their own meat and have their own cottles and milk. That are a lot of improvements needed, such as a first class laundry, bakery, and an addition to the machine shop. In fact, thousands of dollars will have to be expended to put the institution in first class order. It is the duty of the farmers and business men and those who are above petty jealousy to join with President Marquess and demand that the school be run on the same principles as the white colleges of the state. We find that Prof. Marquess is a hard worker, both day and night, and never sleeps on the job. As soon as he learns the people, and the people learn him, he will be found to be one of the greatest fighters they ever had when it comes to the upbuilding of the race. He will demand first class teachers and first class pay for them. We had the pleasure of addressing the student body, and must say they are a fine class of young people, and all the teachers seem to be interested in the institution. We had the pleasure of dining with Prof. Matquess and family and must say that Mrs. Matquess and children like the institution, are doing fine and wish to be remem- Continued on Page Four. THE NEGRO SHOULD ACT! Along With the Irish and Other Oppressed Races the Blacks Should Demand Equal Rights. We herein with produce of what this white woman, Miss Frances Stefflington, is doing to bring about freedom for Ireland every downtoftold class and race of people in the world is now asking for their rights as human beings and citizens of the earth, as images of the Almogity God who brought them into existence, as He did that class who have assumed the authority to rule the earth. This woman, who is asking that Ireland be free, has applied to President Wilson and the people of the United States asking that the canned heads and the cruel enemies of Ireland who dominate and execute laws for England take the iron hand of Ireland and care them to home rule. She wishes President Wilson to intercede and gives all he has to do is to say the word and Ireland will be free. He matters up in Ireland because the powers that be, and before the representatives from England who are now in this country seeking aid and support to carry on the war, they will be asked to restore Ireland where it belongs, and we hope will be done. The Irish people should have been freed long ago. Home rule means absolute freedom. A country that cannot control itself and execute laws is like being in Italy, and Ireland asks that this voke of hostage be removed. Now, we think that since the Jews have been restored and the exiles allowed to return to Russia, this is the time when the poor downtrodden colored citizens of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina and Arkansas should be liberated from the chains of human and office baked upon them in these states. They are nothing less than slaves. The lawmaking bodies and those who execute the laws of these states think it is a God-given right for them to construe the laws in such a manner that will always work a hardship upon this race and to the advantage of the white man. This is the reason that thousands of coloured people are now up and leaving these states by night and actually running away, caring nothing for what is left behind—homes, family ties, or anything else of value. It is the duty of the President of the United States and Congress, while this country is in a state of war, to issue a proclamation to these several states for lynching, burning and outrages of all kinds to cease, and that no men or set of men in authority have a right to execute laws in a manner that will discriminate. If these acts are practiced, those practicing them should be declared traitors to the country and be tried for treason. In this great struggle that is now going on the nation needs all its loyal citizens. Whenever people are made to know that they are full-fledged citizens and part and parcel of the government they can fight with more vigor and strength. It is the duty of the President and the war lords to issue these decrees that these loyal warriors of the colored race be free from insults and outrages. Under the present conditions it would be dangerous for a colored man in the Southern states to leave his home, for if he enjoined to fight for the protection of the flag he could not feel that his wife, daughter and little children were being protected or properly treated, as they would be liable to lynching and like outrages. We wish to be understood by the President and these war councils that we are in full accord with their method and policy of defending the honor of this country, and we will go as far as anyone to assist them, but we want it fully understood that we want the colored man of this country to receive all the rights and benefits and all the advantages that are given the other races in the organization and promotions in the army and the exercise of his God-given rights as a free citizen of this country, and we think it is the duty of the President to issue a proclamation, as did President Lincoln on not an occasion, calling the people's attention to the fact that it is very necessary and essential that all citizens be treated alohe and receive the same recognition in order to succeed in war. When the copperheads in Indiana protested against going to war because they were going to fight for the freedom of the colored man, President Lincoln called their special attention to the fact that while they objected to going to war colored men were already in the war, under fire, fighting for the white man's victory, freedom being his least thought. Mr. Wilson can do no less than the honored and departed Lincoln by calling the attention of these states to the conditions of the colored people and all that they have to stand to even exist. Let the thing be fair and open and the colored man will do his duty when called upon. Mrn. Sheffington Says Emerald Isle Lanka for More Than Home Rule. "Ireland's hope of freedom lies in the entrance of America into the war." That is the one bright side which the Irish people see in the tragedy of another great nation entering the struggle, Mrs. Francis Sheehy Skefington, whose husband was killed in the Irish rebellion of 1916, declared this morning at the Hotel Muelbach, says the Kansas City Post. "America, having a voice in the international peace council," she said, "we believe will make good its pledge of fighting for democracy and will insist that the smaller nations be restored. Ireland in that peace council will ask for complete freedom, not for home rule, but for existence as a nation. We do not believe the United States will insist only that Poland and Luxemburg and other provinces be restored by the Germans and not ask Great Britain to make good in its stand for democracy." Mrs. Sneffington is a quiet manned woman with the fresh, clear complexion of her countrywomen. She is dressed in mourning and bears in her face a shadow of the tragedy that entered her life a year ago. Master with what she terms the "murder" of her husband. After the tragedy Mrs Sheffington was ordered by the British government not to leave England except under the promise not to talk of her husband's execution in this country, not even in a private conversation. She refused to make the promise and, with her 7-year old son, escaped in disguise and took passage for New York. Just after she had landed an order came from the British government asking that she be turned back. However, she already had started on her lecture tour. THE NEW ERA MILLING COMPANY THE NEW ERA MILLING COMPANY A Kansas Enterprise That is Doing Things. We are always proud to say something for the New Era Milling Co. of Arkansas City. This is one of the largest and most successful milling companies in the West. Following are its officers: A. J. Hunt, president; N. Snowden, vice president; R. C. Snowden, secretary and treasurer. These men are gentlemen of great ability, are real Chris- Price $1.50 Per Year. tian men, honest and upright, and by their fair dealing have Polar Bear flour popular all over the country. They are among the largest exporters of the United States, own a chain of elevators through Kansas and Oklahoma, and are the favorites among the wheat growers of this country. Their success is measured by their honesty and uprightness and untiring efforts in pleasing their customers. Following is a brief statement of some of their business: 1899 mill built. 1200 barrels Polar flour flour per 24 hours. 200 barrels Polar Bear meal per 24 hours. Storage, 200,000 bushels. Export to South Ameri- Ecuador, West Indies, United Kingdom. Large trade throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, the Eastern, Central and Southern states. Mill runs 21 hours per day, grinding five cuts of wheat daily. AS SEEN BY THE EDITOR ENID At Unid the colored people have no restaurant at this time. They did operate a large restaurant, but it is temporarily closed. The town has two or three butler shops, and a nice grocery store owned by E. H. Harris. The colored people here own good houses. Mr. Hayter recently purchased a nice bungalow. There are many improvements that could be made in the town. Mrs. Diliza Batey, formerly of Yepeka, conducts a nice boarding house with first class accommodations. While in the town we were under many obligations to Mr. L. Ralston, who assisted us in making our collections. We met our old friend, Judge Banks, who is practicing law. The town has one doctor and many successful farmers who are doing well. Our next jump from Enid was to Topekn, and we will start out next week for eastern Oklahoma and will make Vinita, Tulsa, Sapulpa, Boynton and other towns. Be on the lookout for us. We stopped at Emporia, Wichita, Winfield and Arkansas City en route to Oklahoma. At Emporia we found the high school cadets maneuvering, exercising and drilling hard in preparation for the time when they may be called to serve in the war. We were proud to see that there was no separation of the colored boys—they were in line with the white boys and the drill master was very cordial to them and they were cordial to each other. In the first platoon was George M. Brown, son of Lawyer Brown of Muskogee. He was erect and soldierly as anyone in the whole platoon, and there was no sign of any weakness or anyone about to drop dead because there happened to be a colored boy in the line. There were also several small colored boys in the other lines who maintained their dignity with the rest. Now, we wish to say that if this can be done at Emporia, it can be done anywhere and there should be no discrimination. C. W. Douglas is janitor of the high school, is saving his money and coming to the front. Mr. R. J. Harrison is a very industrious man. He has lived in Emporia twenty-six years and owns good property. WICIIITA. At Wichita we found J. W. McCullough doing well. He has built a two story building at 1225 North Mosely, where he has opened a pool hall. Mr. B. H. Avery, the young undertaker at 617 East Murdock, is coming to the front fast and is getting all the colored funerals in the city at this time. The progressive colored people have gotten together and are assisting him in educating the colored people to the fact that they should have colored undertakers, as white people think it a disgrace to have colored undertakers bury them, and the colored people should take the same stand where it is possible for them to do so. Mr. Avery is a fine young man and has a fine display of crystals on hand, and can compare favorably with any undertaker in the country. He uses both automobiles and horses. Morny and Mrs Fred Helm are the proud parents of a baby boy, now a month old. They have named him Fred Junior, and the father is covered with smiles and looking forward to the day when he can add another name to his law firm. We found our friend W. A. Bettis still clerk of the police court, and his friends say there is no doubt of his being retained, as he is competent and efficient. Taylor & Lewis are doing a nice new and second hand furniture business. They are well located on North Main street in a two story building. WINFIELD. At Winfield we stopped over for two hours and visited our friend, Mr. Frank Montgomery and family. We found at his home his two nieces, who were en route to California. Rev. Broadnax, pastor of the A. M. E. church, is doing a good work City Happenings "Adventures of Shorty Hamilton, Cowboy." Mrs. Anna Todd is in western Kansas on business. Miss Anna Griffith has been on the sick list this week. Mr. S. W. Pasker is sick at his home on Buchanan street. Rescoe Jones is much improved after a severe attack of tonsillitis. TO LET—A nice furnished room with bath, 630 Western ave.—Mrs. Clay Odell. Mr. Gilyard Mims has returned from a visit to his old home in South Carolina and reports a fine time. Miss Julia Chiles is seriously ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Chiles, on the East Side. The Myra Pack Hill W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Ruth Rucker on Enst Twelfth street next Tuesday afternoon. Miss Lola Jordan returned last week from Illawatha, where she visited Miss Grace Young. She reports a pleasant fare. Mrs L. A. Shields and grand-daughter, Cottinghe Shields, spent the week in Kansas City visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Aura Collier, a teacher in How, school, K. is Coy, M. spends a week in the city guest of W. Puth Manson. T the Glencoe of Mrs. M. Dw. Lemp, in council of the civic seat of I. Wayne, in which he is and interested to learn of his juge April 2 to Mr. Jas. R. W. n. Mr. S. and J. of J. Tecson City Mr. representing the J. E. Brad. Co., must also be in the city for with week, the curt of M and M. George C. C. on M. street While in Pupain Mr. Malcolm K Giffith was entertained at an informal party Saturday evening by Miss Elma Wave and at Sunday afternoon dinner by Miss Leah Paine and Myrtle Tunet. The thirty-sixth and twelfth Lunennial session of the United Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States will convene in Philadelphia, Pa., May 14, 1917, in a two days' session. The Carnation Art club met at the home of Mrs. Lewis, 1402 Quincy street, and adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Theresa Hollis, 1047 Grard, May 9.—Mrs. Emma Weddington, Pres.; Mrs. Theresa Hollis, Reporter. The reception given by Shilon B Y. P. U. Monday, April 23, was quite a success and enjoyed by the large number in attendance. Much credit is due the president, R. C. Campbell, for his novel way of entertaining the workers of the union. Messrs. Roy Harris, Wm. Bradshaw, W. B. Bryant and J. A. Holder were in Eudora last Friday night conducting a mock trial—breach of promise suit—and gave a splendid exhibition of legal talent. These young men are students of Washburn Law school. Mrs. Frank Vance, who resides about ten miles north of North Topicka, was an agreeable caller Tuesday and squared her account with the Plaindenderer. Mrs. Vance, who was formerly Miss Luh Jamison, is one of Shawnee county's excellent examples of what can be accomplished through thrift and energy. Mr. E. G. Greene, in company with his family and sister-in-law, motorized to Iola in his Studeshawen. They spent about a week visiting friends and relatives and Mr. Greene looked after the interests of his farm and says he planted potatoes and strawberries. He reports the gas well on his farm in fine condition. Messrs. Bryant and Bradshaw, Harris and Holder, who staged a mock trial at Eudora last Friday, spent Saturday and Sunday in Lawrence. They report that there are eight-three young colored men and women attending school at K. U., some of the best of the race in Kansas, and that all are making good along all lines. Mrs. Hattle Gough Haynes of Kansas City, Mo., served eleven clock breakfast Monday for Mrs. Florence Ryodolph of the Philippine Islands. Other guests were Mrs. Waggle Hodge of Topeka, Mr. Joe Brown of Butte, Mont., and Mrs. Mable Wilson of Kansas City. The table was beautifully decorated and all enjoyed themselves. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hardy, who have resided in Topeka for many years, have gone to Kansas City, Mo., to reside. Mrs. Hardy has been in Kansas City for several weeks. Mr. Hardy left Wednesday. Mrs. Hardy will come up soon to look after the packing of the household goods. We are sorry to lose such good citizens, but hope these great success in their new location. THIRD AND KANSAS AVE. MONDAY. Last episode of the sequel to "The Diamond From the Sky." TUESDAY. Last episode of the sequel to "The Diamond From the Sky." "Shorty and the Yellow Ring." WEDNESDAY. "Purple Mask," No. 10. "The High Cost of Starving." "Avarice." THURSDAY. "Shielding Shadow," No. 12. "In Nature's Garden." "Luke and the Bang Tails." FRIDAY. "Voice on the Wire," No. 15. "Out for the Dough." Weekly No. 58. SATURDAY. "Grip of Evil." Always a Good Show. Satisfaction Always a Good Show. Satisfaction Given or Money Back. "The Silent Battle," one of the best Bluebird photo plays, will be shown at the Apex May 14-15. The Baptist Sunday schools over the state are hereby notified that they are to elect their program delegates the first Sunday in May and send the names of the persons and subjects they are to have on the program to the corresponding secretary Mrs. Hemietta Harper, 799 North Water street, Wichita, Kun—II. I. "union, President." Have you guessed who "The Voice on the Wire Is?" Hand in your name, the title, your address, the name of the clan who you think is "The Voice" in an enclosure at the law office. This contact is free and until the pictures are. The first person who is in the corner will receive it in gold. I e up. Come and he to chub it and pla "I love or M continent nness in it of prom talent in easy n much more of the past the name of Miss Mie Smith was left off the promotion of the fifth anniverary institution of St. John A M. D., church last Monday night, but Miss Smith willingly overlooked the mistake and filled her part on the program and tendered a most excellent piano selection. All in all the program as prepared under the nuspieces of the Senior Stewartess board was one of the best ever wett nessed at that church by local talent. The three papers, by Mr. J. D. Barker, Prof. E. Kidley and Prof. R. H. Wade, dealing with the history of the church, the financial history and history of the Sunday school, were full of food for thought, and all the musical numbers, both vocal and instrumental, were greatly enjoyed. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. (Reported by Stone street & Son. Thomas Buckner, formerly of Nicodemus, died Sunday at a local hospital. He was 38 years of age. Alpohnso, the 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reynolds, died at the home of his parents Tuesday. Funeral will be held Saturday from Shiloh Baptist church. Criba Courtland Greene, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Greene, died Sunday at the family home in Pierce's addition. He was born in Pleasanton, Kan., twenty years ago. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from Brown's Chapel, the Rev. T. W. Greene, Sr., officiating. Interment in Mt. Auburn cemetery. The funeral of Mr. J. D. Page, who died Wednesday morning at his residence, 911 Clay street, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Shiloh Baptist church. The Rev. Jos. T. Hill will officiate. All of his children will be present except Dr. James A. Page of Pittsburgh, Pa., who is dangerously ill. Interment will be in Mt. Auburn cemetery. Miss Lottie Gatewool, a teacher at the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, died April 29. Deceased had been alling for some time, but had sufficiently recovered to start for her home in Kentucky with her sister, who had come for her. She was in good spirits, hade the students good-bye, and after taking a seat in Dr. Ransom's car she expired. Her remains were sent to her old home in Russellville, Ky., for interment. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer April 27, 1917.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, In the Matter of the Estate of James P. Berry, deceased, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of April, A. D. 1917, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed administrator of the estate of James P. Berry, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. TABORIAN NOTES. Dt. Rosa Harris is very ill. She is a member of Macedonian Tabernacle No. 93. Dr. Sarah H. Harrison of 1323 Van Buren street, a member of Golden Eagle Tabernacle, continues very ill at her home. Following are the officers of the Royal House of Media (Palatium) to be installed next Thursday night, May 10. All members must be present. Presiding prince, P. U. A. Graham; vice presiding princess, P. Anna Williams; recording prince, P. Wm. Buffington; assistant recording princess, P. E. Blackwell; prince banker, P. R. Taylor; Princess Nonna, I. Anna Johnson; Princess Revistia, P. Lulu Russess; Prince Gonfalonier, P. Charles Pillow; Princess Sentina, P. M. Richardson, P. Wm. Buffington, D. D. C. M., will install the officers. Dt. Emma Gaines, G. II. P. and a member of Pearly Rose Tabernacle, lies critically ill at her hom-, 1182 Buchanan street. Knights and Taughters of Tabor will hold their installation the latter part of this month. Watch this paper for further instruction. Shorty Hamilton, the famous cowboy, at the Apex every Tuesday in his famous adventures. BARBERS WANTED—Two first class colored barbers, at once; call or write at once; $12 per week guarantee; price Lie and Lie; you can mule from *11* to $16 per week; clean city, the mixed school, good people a chance to rise. Address Little Shaving Laird, 117 South Summit St., Arkansas City, Kan., A. L. Davis, Prop. The best in picture and in music at the Apex. ```markdown ``` Mme. TEENIE CRADDOCK SINKFORD HAILDRENSER Pomadee, Shampoo and Hair Tonic. Scalp Treatments a Specialty. Braids made to order. Straightening Combs, Electric 'Combs and Brushes for sale. All Mall Orders given Propt Attention 4018 Bed 200 Jackson Street, Topeka, Kansas. DR. J. M. JAMISON—827 Madison Street. Special Diseases. Phone 959. DR. S. FLOURNOY, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 608 Kansas Ave. Office hours: 9:00 a. m. to 12 M. 2:00 p/ m. to 5:00 p. m. 7:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. AT OFFICE EVENINGS. Phone 1147 DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon 408 Kansas Avenue Phone 4265 Office hours: 9:00 to 12:00 a. m. 1:30 to 5:00 p. m.; 7:30 to 9:00 evening. Sundays by Request. OFFICE HOURS— 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 m. 2:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. 7:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS. Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office 720 Kansas Ave.—Tel. 8087. Res. 1831 Monroe St—Tel. 3987 R—2. OFFICE HOURS—9:30 to 10:50 a.m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon iPhone 81014 832 Kansas Avenue Residence: 1024 Buchanan Street Residence Phone: 8008 R-2 Telephone 774. eRes. 413 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. L. Physician and Surgeon Office: 804 Kansas Ave. (Over Gibbons' Drug Store.) across from Throop Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day.—Real names 816 Buchanan Street. Hours—8 to 12 a.m. 1 to 5:30 p.m. DR. CHAS. L. WILLIAMS Dentist Sunday by Appointment 400 Kansas Avenue — TOPEKA, KAN. Stonestreet & Son, Undertakers and Funeral Directors We may extend the best lines of TWO MAKING WOODS in the State. We are pleased to have Licensed Burial rooms in establishment. AGENTS! Make big money selling Dermatas Hair and Face Preparations. Write at once to Mrs. P. W. Dunavant, Pres., 2749 Walnut St., St. Louis, Mo. ARE YOU GOING TO COLORADO! Persons contemplating a visit to Colorado Springs, Col., should stop at the National Preachers' Home. All outside rooms, hot and cold baths, every convenience; room and board not to exceed $1 per day; one block to car line. Write Mrs. Ella E. Braxton, 915 East Huerfano St., Colorado Springs, Col.-Adv. The chath will bring basket dinners and after morning services dan will be served in the sun ch chroom. Griffiths young ulph will be "The Wise and Polish Virgins". At 3 o'clock there will be an old fashioned tentain meeting, followed by the Lord's Supp. At 8 o'clock Mrs. Daisy Henee Booker of Indianapolis, Ind., will deliver an address, Mrs. Booker is a charming speaker and has a message worth hearing. SHILOU NOTES Last Sunday the old church looked familiar, with Pastor Hill in his place, and many testified that the sermon from the subject "Two Birds" was among Dr. Hill's best efforts since he has been with us. No one united with the church, and only forty dollars was raised, Sunday being the off, or fifth, Sunday. Pastor Hill for this Sunday, May 6, promises a service of great interest and enlightenment. The sermon will be an answer to a question that has been asked over and over, viz: "What one thing is absolutely needed before anything worth while is accomplished?" Men and women from all the higher walks of life will be present—lawyers, doctors, teachers and representatives from the various mothers' organizations of the city. We are expecting a very large crowd; hence, come early. The auxiliaries of the church are doing nicely. The Pastor's Aid is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to accomplish great and lasting good. Their Ladies' day was a great success. The Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. are, as usual, on the top. Mr. Fred Ware, the chorister, promises that the music from now on will be richer than ever, owing to the recent additions to the choir. Bass' Green Houses are chock full of Spring Plants. Prices to suit the times Geor- diums, Ferns, Salvia, Cannis, Pole- age, Vineas, Verbena, Snapdragons, Hanging Baskets, Porch Boxes. Come and see them. Phone sales promptly delivered. E. G. BASS, FLORIST. Phone 3000. 809 E. 15th St. Mrs. Wm. H. Henderson has returned to her home, 1427 Washington street, after spending several weeks at the bedside of her niece, Miss Corn Mae Daniels, in Kansas City, Kan., who died April 13. She was well educated and stood high in the councils of the Afro-American race; was a graduate of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., class of 1909, and taught school for several years. Miss Daniels was a good, conscientious Christian, being a member of the A. M. H. church in Sedalia, Mo., from where the funeral was conducted, the Rev. Biggers officiating. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Miss Daniels is survived by her father, sister and two brothers in Kansas City, Kan., and three nuns and three uncles. Under the direction of Mr. Jno, McLaughlin the gray funeral car, followed by scores of automobiles, conveyed all that was mortal of one of Sedalla's best young ladies to beautiful Sedalia cemetery to repose until the judgment. Worth while savihgs on wash goods and staple domestics The most of these are mill lengths and odd bolts; but that matters little so long as you get patterns that please and the lengths that you require—and at material savings in price! Hard, Winter, "turkey red" is the flour wheat supreme. Given the advantage of I-H modern milling, this fine raw product becomes a superfine food-I-H Flour, the aristocrat of every grocery. ISMERT-JINGKE MILLING CO. Tonka, Kansas 12½c Apron Check Ginghams; fast color blues, pinks, browns and blacks, firmly woven and very serviceable—fine long mill lengths on sale, per yard 10c 12½c Apron Percales; light grounds in neat, small figured and striped patterns for house dresses and coveralls—better lay in a good supply while you buy it for. 101½c 12½c Barred Nainink; the 30- inch width, fine and soft; fine checks for Summer under- wear—per yard 11c 15c Amoskrag Gingham in pretty plaids and big checks for girls' dresses, plain colors and stripes for rompers and tiny checks for babies' dresses—mill lengths on sale, per yard 121½c 25c Wash Goode; Ballestes, Voles and Organdes; dainty floral and stripe designs in light and dark colors— per yard 15c 15c "Warmone," a sheer linen-fin- ished fabric in dainty floral patterns for Summer dresses —especially puré, per yard 15c 15c Wool Goode's, in this but Llions, Voles and Cranes! Dr. O. A. Taylor, who for two years has been confined in Stamford Hospital, doing nearly we are used to announce that will be able to attend him than the next time on ten days. The Child's Wife, clutch lightfully cute up to N. Fill and Mrs. H. the honourable man, is the clue at the precious home of her former an instructive paper on "Penal and Influence" was read by Mrs. T. P. Martin, herself a trained nurse, and lucensed and adjudged by all the mothers present. A unfortunate past was served by the hostess the club will meet May 10 with Mrs. U. G. Green on Sunday avenue. CHICKASIA OAKI Miss. Lizzie Burkinson is all Mrs. R. L. Fortune is convic- cent. Mrs. W H. Hill entertained her club Monday evening with a delicious menu. The Woman's Home Missionary society of the First Baptist church had their missionary sermon preach- ed Sunday night by Rev. D. D. Jones. A good collection was re- alized. The Woman's Home Missionary circle of the C. M. H. church had their sermon preached Sunday night by their pastor, Rev. G. F. Burton. A nice collection was taken up. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Day, twin girls, of which they are very proud. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Sims, a fine baby girl. Editor Nick Chiles of the Plain-dealer was in our city Sunday and KANSAS' WHEAT I=I FLO Hard, Winter, "turk wheat supreme. Give I-H modern milling, th becomes a superfine aristocrat of every gro ISMERT-HINGKE Topska, K The New Era The New Era Milli pretty little dot, stripe and floral patterns in dainty colorings—odd pieces and part 121/2c bolts, per yard ... 121/2c 25c Waistings. These are mill ends, but the pieces are all long enough for waists, and there are some long enough for dresses. Voiles, Swisses and heavier materials in woven striped and figured patterns—per yard ... 17c 25c-35c Voiles in 8- and 10-yard lengths; 4 0-inch fine white Voiles, plain, striped and the popular seed pattern; a very fine, sheer quality, especially desirable for waists and women's and children's dresses—mill lengths—per yard ... 19c 25c Madras Shirtings; woven stripe patterns on clear white grounds; nothing better for shirtwists, men's shirts and boys' blouses—specially prized per yard ... 19c 50c Wear Dot Voiles, a very fine, sheer, 10-inch dress fabric in delicate shades of green, blue, pink, jungle etc with large man lots in Oriental colors and but very little more than half pure ... 29c morning at the High Church and the W. W. Church We were much ill with us. I much I am so longing for W. W. will be last in the Sunday service. We are up the stairs. We will be next to the Sunday service. Rev W. W. in the High Church Sunday and W. W. South occupied his pulpit in Inla. The High W. W. Hub not last W. W. day. Mallon B. Blythe became Thursday night was largely attended. Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon and Carlton left Saturday for Cuthage, Mo., where they will make their future home. A large number of ladies visited in Iola with Mr. and Mrs. L. McCullough. Miss Lavaughn Brigham of Thayer spent the week-end with her sister, Miss Lacle Brigham. Mrs. P. Good is indesposed. Mr. Wm. Washington drove to Benedict Saturday. Mr. Jefferson of Iola was in the city Monday. Mr. Johnson spent the week-end in Kansas City. Mr. Fred Goodseal is back with the A. T. & S. F. Messrs. Gaston and Campbell spent Friday night in Iola. THE STAR HAIR GROWER. A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower. One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one 25c box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to greet your hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents Send all money by Money Order P. O. Bldg 812. As it Grows Older Bend all money by Money Order to ALAN HAIR GROWER MFGR. P. O. Bldg 812. Greensboro, N. by Money Order to STAR HAIR GROWER MFC Greed ws Older it Grows Older it Grows Better As it Grows Older it Grows Better PORO MARK A Hair Grower That W 4,100 New Patro FOR DETAILS "PORO" CO 3100 Pine St., Dep't. "V" GEORGE M. —MANUFACTURE ICE CREAM Churches, Lodges, Club a Special Call or phone----Deliver o any part of the city. Power That Won for Itsse 20 New Patrons Last Year FOR DETAILS WRITE RO" COLLEGE June St., Dep't. "V" St. Louis, Missouri THE MAGIC AND HAIN ST RIGHT The Drier of Meril, Free Pourage extra, Magic Pomade, price ... Magic Heater, price ... Agents wanted Write for MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIPER Misspeapolis, Minn. GARGE M. ATWOOD MANUFACTURER OF— THE CREAM AND PIES Lodges, Clubs and Famil a Specialty One---Deliver one gallon or of the city. KANSAS Free! Free! Catal Lates WANTED! FINE CREC That Won for Itself Over New Patrons Last Year DETAILS WRITE COLLEGE CO. Dep't. "V" St. Louis, Missouri. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRINK AND PAIR ST RAIGHTENED. The Drier of Merit, Price $1.00 Postage extra. Magic Pomade, price ... 50cts. Magic Hanker, price ... 60cts. Agents wanted Write for Literature. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRINK COMPANY Missouri, Minn. E M. ATWOOD MANUFACTURER OF— REAM AND PIES es, Clubs and Family Orders a Specialty Deliver one gallon or more to city. A Hair Grower That Won for Itself Over 4,100 New Patrons Last Year FOR DETAILS WRITE "PORO" COLLEGE CO. 3100 Pine St., Dep't. "V" St. Louls, Missouri. Heating Board THE MAGIC 1890 LONG THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIPER AND MAIN STRAIGHTENER The Drier of Merit, Price $1.00 Postage extra. Magic Pomade, price ... 50 cents. Magic Hairer price ... 40 cents. Agent wanted. Write for literature. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIPER COMPANY Minnesota, Minn. GEORGE M. ATWOOD MANUFACTURER OF ICE CREAM AND PIES Churches, Lodges, Clubs and Family Orders a Specialty Call or phone----Deliver one gallon or more to any part of the city. Free! Free! F AGENTS WANTED! e! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of FINE CREOLE HAIR. HOTEL DE LA RUE SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. made Human Cre Real land-made Human Creole Hair MULTI STYLES IN COL- ORED PEOPLE'S HAIR GOODS, WIGS, BRAIDS, TRANSFORMATIONS, PUFFS, BANGS, HAIR NETS, CUT HAIR BY THE POUND. We carry the largest assort- ment of Straightening Combs. Send 25 for beautiful new catalog. The Old Reliable Mme. Baum's Hair Emporium 486 Highth Ave, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. When writing, mention The Topeka Flairdealer. ```markdown ``` Bell Phone West 2911 606 Central Ave P KANSAS CITY, KANSAS ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Dye, 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 for catalogue. IT IS FREE! P. O. Box 298. 20 Inch Creole Switches 25c Each; 24 Inch, 50c Each. # (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer April 27, 1917.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss: In the District Court of Said County and State. John Hohkorn and Barbara B. G. Horton and —— Horton, his wife, if they or either of them be living, and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, successors, devicees, trustees, or assigns, if they or either of them be dead, Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas to Said Defendats. Greeting: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the above-entitled action, which said suit is brought by the plaintiffs to quiet the title in and to all of the following described real estate lying and situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, to-wit: The north one-half (1/2) of lot numbered fifty-three (57), all of lot numbered fifty-five (55), and the south one-half (1/2) of lot numbered fifty-seven (57), on Chandler street, in Klein's Addition to the City of Topoka, Shawnee County, Kansas; and that any cloud upon the title created by any claims of any or all of the defendants be removed and that each and all of said defendants be forever hated from claiming, setting up, or asserting any right, title, interest in, or lien upon said premises or any part thereof. And I you and each of you are hereby notified that unless you answer the said petition which was filed April 21st, 1917, on or before the 11th day of June, 1917, the allegations therein contained will be taken as true and Judgment rendered against you according to the prayer. JAMISON & JAMISON. Attorneys for Plaintiffs. Attest: MARY E. CHAPIN, (Seal) Clerk District Court. OKLAHOMANS! OKLAHOMANS! Concluded from Page One hered to their many friends in Kansas. PERRY. In the business world at Perry we find Mr. Talliferro, the old, substantial merchant, still doing business. At the time we were there he was in Virginia on a visit. Mr. Abe Hunn is running a restaurant in a building owned by himself. Mr. Works is janitor at the court house and owns a nice home. We want to say that at Perry we find no young men preparing to take the places of the old men who have been there for years and made a success and are now ready to retire. This is a condition that we find in so many places. GUTHRIE. Guthrie is a fine city and one of the host in Oklahoma, we think, so far as the rights of the colored people are concerned. There are three good grocery stores here that would be a credit to any grocery house in any town. Mr. House and wife own two of the grocery stores, and the madam controls. She is a first class business woman. The other is owned by Henry Shalby and the store is filled with good stock. The colored people have three or four barber shops, tailor shops and a public library. The city has a newspaper that has been in existence for years, the Oklahoma Guide. The paper is one of the oldest and most substantial papers of Oklahoma, having been established by the late Judge Perkins, and is now edited and owned by Miss Rudley. She is a natural born newspaper woman, is fearless in her editorials and comments, and through that paper the success of the colored people of Oklahoma is largely due. While in Guthrie we had the assistance of Mr. Peter Capers to help us in our subscription work. He was once a student at Kansas University and has a wonderful opportunity to do great things for the country, if he would develop it. Rev. Brown, pastor of the M. D. church, is contemplating building a $10,000 church. Mr. Chambers conducts a first fruit stand and soda fountain, which business is conducted by his wife. A special feature that attracted an attention at Guthue was Mrs. Matthews, who is a widow and is conducting a boarding house and has been for years. She has succeeded in buying a ten-acre farm and owns several rental houses and one business house. She has four or five mills, cows, several horses and hogs, and is now devoting herself entirely to this ten-acre farm, which will take her an enormous yield if things continue and will bring many dollars into her pocket. We like to speak of women who alone can accomplish so much by steady work and attention to business. The institution that is advertising the colored people of Guthrie and the state of Oklahoma is the Park Sanitarium, owned and controlled by Dr. H. W. Conrad. This institution is to Oklahoma and the West as the great sanitarium at Battle Creek is to Michigan and the Northwest. Dr. Conrad has spent time and money to make this institution the equal of any, and it is the superior of many. It is the entire talk of the whole country of the many people who have been snatched from the grave by visiting this institution and taking the treatment. The waters are remarkable and are for the healing of the nation. Persons of nervous temperament and women with almost any kind of disease, if not too far矣, can recuperate at this famous sanitarium. Dr. Conrad does not operate unless it is absolutely necessary. People go there from all sections of the country seeking this wonderful treatment at the hands of Dr. Conrad and his assistants. His jates are reasonable, and those who contemplate going away for their health should not fail to write to Dr. W. H. Conrad, Park Sanitarium and Bath House, Guthrie, Okla. He is an upright, Christian gentleman, stricly honest, and will not tell you anything that you can not depend upon. It is not money that he seeks, but the good he can do, and the reputation he is building up for himself as one of the greatest physicians in this country. This institution is a great asset to Guthrie and Oklahoma, and the white as well as colored people are taking advantage of the opportunity of going there to be cured. The Plaindealer is glad to announce what is its honest and conscientious belief—that there is no other institution that can equal or surpass this one, for when you have an honest man to deal with, this is half of the battle. The colored people of Guthrie, as a whole, own good homes, and those who live in poor homes are improving them every day. They need a drug store, and also a colored dentist. They have a first class shoe repair shop which is owned by a colored iron and is one of the best in the country. OKLAHOMA CITY. At this place the colored people are doing line—that is, those who want to succeed. They have several cafes and restaurants. The largest pool hall in the city is managed by a white man, and colored people support it. The colored people got so much they did not have time to run the pool hall, and are now crowding it and making the white man wealthy. Messrs. Trailer and Carruthers own a nice building in which is located the Springvale Oil & Gas Co. Several colored people own nice flats. One woman and her husband own a large three-story brick building in the business part of Oklahoma City, with four or five store rooms beneath, and they are struggling hard to get out of debt. This is valuable property and is commendable for the colored people of that city. They have two undertaking establishments, also two drug stores, one of which is owned by Dr. W. H. Slaughter, who has resided in Oklahoma City for a number of years and is one of its most wealthy men. Our friends Holland & Young are running a successful barber shop. Our old friend Trailer is grand treasurer of the Knights of Pythus. He is one of the substantial men of the city. Also E. W. Carruthers, who is a retired capitalist. He has a cigar store and is taking life easy. Our friend Neil Scales and his father and mother own a nice large building and are doing well. We had the pleasure of meeting Rev. T. II. Wiseman, pastor of Avery Chapel, a fine brick structure, which is now one of the leading churches in Oklahoma. It has a choir of forty voices and a nice pipe organ. Rev. Wiseman is now temporary president of the Pipper-Key-Davis University, which is located in Tullahassce. He says he can not take the permanent position as president, as he has other obligations to take up his time. He is doing much for the elevation of the race. He is a first class minister and stands high in the councils of his church. Dr. Geeder and wife conduct a nice drug store. They have an excellent family—a son who has sold several dollars worth of garden truck and a daughter who is quite a genius. She has made her own graduating dress and assisted her friends. She is also quite accomplished in music. The Crescent cafe is going a land office business and employs from seven to eight people. We met our old friend Dr. Jordan, who is erecting a fine brick flat. Prof. Brunner owns a fine residence. He is secretary and treasurer of the Springvale Oil & Gas Co. and will make a trip west this summer in the interest of the company. We met Prof. J. R. Hogan, mayor of Langston, in this city. He has written a book on the life of Booker T. Washington, which is now on the press and will be off in a few days. He says he has contracted for the sale of several hundred copies already. The moving picture show, which is owned by some parties at Langston, is in charge of T. E. Whallow and is a paying investment. The colored people do not seem to take to the dry goods, notions, hardware or furniture business. We see no reason why in this town such business enterprises should not succeed. There are a great many idle young men in Oklahoma City who have the appearance of being well faxed, but when sounded they are found very shallow and have their capital stock invested on their backs and are very limited on infomation, yet they have excellent opportunities to make a great showing in that city, as all the hotels and restaurants employ colored men, and if they would combine and save their money and invest it in business interests instead of crap games, the race would move along much faster. The bone dry law has not reached Oklahoma set, but will in June. The sheriff is said to be the king of the whisky business that comes into that city, and disposes of it as he sees fit. Some say that at the expiration of their terms, the sheriffs will be the wealthiest men in Oklahoma. If the colored people would devote more time to business and their civil and political rights, they would advance rapidly; but it seems that the average man does not care for his rights—he only wants to be allowed to have a good time, to debauch and fritter away his opportunities, and he is satisfied to let the white man have the offices, the land and all Regalias, Uniforms, Equipment.. Bright, new supply but limited on account of distributed market. Order early for Insta- lations, Annual Sermons and 777...Grand Sessions...333 The Moses Dixon Reg. & Supply Co. 1217 Woodland Ave. Kansas City, Mo. that amounts to anything. And the white man is perfectly willing to let him idle away his time. CHICKASHA. Chickasha is a good town, but the colored people have allowed themselves to be segregated instead of standing up for their rights and demanding better treatment. We would not wish to meet a better, more progressive and harder working class of colored people than those at Chickasha. They are honest and upright, and all they lack is leadership—they need somebody to help them in this great struggle. They want a new school building, undertaking establishment and furniture store; in fact, will support anything that is substantial. They have two or three little stores, a drug store and restaurant, and three or four churches. We had the pleasure of addressing the Baptist church at morning service and the Methodist church in the evening. The ministers of these churches are Christian men and are trying to do what they can for the development of the race. They need assistance and backing in their great undertaking. We visited the ranch of Mrs. Susie Carter and husband. They have recently purchased a twenty-nine tract in the suburbs of Chichasan, and we must say we were surprised to find such a fine business developed by people of our race in Oklahoma, or elsewhere. They have a great number of hogs, milch cows, will hatch out about a thousand chickens, and also have other fowl. They have five acres of grated truck and several acres of sweet potatoes. Part of the farm was overflown with water, but they have now built a dam across it and sown wheat. They are very industrious people. Mrs. Carter formerly lived at Topeka. They have a son and daughter attending school at Jefferson City, Mo. Mr. Carter's brother is employed on the farm. He is an expert on chicken raising. We had the pleasure of dining with some of our old Topka friends, Mrs. Carrie Dunus of 113 East Idaho street, who is a sister of Mrs. Lucy Pullins Grinstead of St. Louis, and Mrs. Laura Williams. They are the daughters of Mrs. Melissa Pullins, formerly of Topka. They have resided in this part of the country for the past twenty-two years. They were among Topka's leading people. We enjoyed ourselves to the highest, as Mrs. Davis is a fine housekeeper and knows how to fix good things to eat. We are sorry to learn that her brother, Mr. John Pullins, had been quite sick. Mrs. Williams and husband own good property. We also had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Dickerson, one of Chickasha's leading church workers and a member of the great Baptist organization. We stopped at the home of Mrs. M. W. Smith, one of Oklahoma's leading lodge and church workers and a good business woman. She is a host of friends, who admire or business and womanly qualities. EL RENO. At El Reno the colored people have one grocery store, one restaurant, and plenty of talk and prophecy, but little action. El Reno is a good own with a fine class of white people, and the colored people have no house for not progressing. They still own much more property. This is the home of our old friend, Jim way, formerly of Topeka. We and him doing nicely and just completing a five room bungalow. El Reno is also the home of Lawyer Barber, who owns a nice home and is enjoying a lucrative business. The city has one doctor, Dr. D. M. Moore, who enjoys a fine practice. He is a brilliant young man with a host of friends. Mr. L. Hodgkens conducts a fine boarding house and hotel, and the day we were there sold over $300 worth of hogs. The people around El Reno have a good opportunity to take advantage of several things that might come their way if they would only put on a little more push and get in the swim and use a little headwork. They could own much of the farm land, could bank some money and engage in business enterprises. --- KINGFISHER. At Kingfisher, which is one of the oldest towns in Oklahoma, the moment we stepped from the train we met Grand Master G. I. Currin of the Musonic lodge of Oklahoma and jurisdiction. We were glad to meet each other, but sorry he was taking the train on which we arrived. Nevertheless, he told us to write him a receipt for $2 for the Plindeller, which showed that his heart was in the right place. This city has two grocery stores, one of which is owned by Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Miller still conducts a rooming house. There are a great many farmers among the colored people of this city and also many employees of the railroad. They own considerable property. COLORED MAN'S FRIEND KINKY HAIR grows 23 inches long as May G. Here whose pattern is shown here. I love you. You can have nice long hair by using EXELENTO QUININE POMADE which is a Hair Crown, not a kinky hair remover. It feeds the scalp and roots of hair, cleans dandruff and stops falling hair at once, and after using several times you can see the results. Try a box. Price 75c by mail on receipt of stamp or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars Waste Paper and Junk... We pay cash for all Kinds of WASTE PAPER, OLD IRON, COPPER, BRASS, BOTTLES, ETC. Call us before shipping elsewhere. Shawnee WastePaper and Salvage Co. 605 E. Tenth St. — Phone 1196 FREE STYLE BOOK --- HAIR To Colored Women We are the largest manufacturer of Colored hair. Hair. Our latest book showing new styles in hair dressing sent free. Every colored wo man should have one. We will sell you one hair and that art article. Nat infaction guaranteed or money back. We make the best solid Brace STRIGHT- ly assembled with extra heavy back, fully fitted, with cobble claw lamps. FIRKS, lend money order or stamp MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFACTORY. See postpaid POSTPAID 89c Hair nets, brushes, combs and toilet articles manufacturer's prices. Send two cent stamp. Agents Wanted. Address as follows: HUMANIA HAIR COMPANY, 181-187 Park Row. New York City. Address Dept. F. HENNESSY. Here the colored people have almost complete control of the town. Years ago Walter Goodwin was one of the leading merchants of this town and the colored people had charge of the cotton gin. The latter is now obsolete and Mr. Goodwin is gone. Mr. Scott Belcher is a truck gardener here and is having great success. We visited twelve miles out in the country, and must say were never so much surprised at the improvements made by the colored farmers. All seem to be progressing. We first stopped at the Widow Hayden's, who has just purchased a gasoline pump and now can pump water to her hot-house, which is in fine condition. She has chickens by the hundreds and gets eggs by the bushel. We had the pleasure of eating dinner with Mr. and Mrs., Geo. Hicks, who own an ideal farm of 40 acres, a bin full of corn, a smokehouse full of lard and meat—in short, are well fixed. They own good property in Topeka, and are the parents of two fine boys. Mrs. Hicks was formerly Mrs. Anna Washington, and is an industrious woman. We were certainly proud to meet them and see them doing so well. Mr. Hicks is a Mason, being a chatter member of Arkansas Valley lodge of Wichita, is a Knight Templar and a Shriner. Mr. Fortune Steele owns over two hundred acres of land. He went there in the early day and acquired this land; has some fine cattle and other stock. His wife is a sister of the Reynolds brothers of Topeka, is an estimable woman, and knows what to do on the farm. She was formerly Mrs. Riley and lived out of Dover, Okla. forms, It limited on account of Order early for Insta- ns and sessions...333| Reg. & Supply Co.