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The Topeka Plaindealer Nineteenth No. 22 REGISTER AND DEMAND FULL RIGHTS Subject to the Call to Arms Negro Right to Vote--I Blacks to Take a Bra REGISTER AND DEMAND YOUR FULL RIGHTS AS A CITIZEN! Subject to the Call to Arms Gives Southern Negro Right to Vote--It is Time for Blacks to Take a Brave Stand. as many will expect some trouble, as this class in the South will be called upon to register these same men that they refused to register or allow to vote at the last presidential election. We know that any who fail to register will do so from lack of past experience and the failure to recognize them as free American citizens. Now, let every man between these ages answer the demand that you be registered, and after you are registered demand that you be treated like American citizens. And if you have not been called to the colors, see that they register you to vote at any and all elections. The call of the President and your answering his summons makes you a full-fledged citizen. Don't let any man trample upon your rights. Tell him you are a citizen like him. Any colored man who, after registering, fails to assert his rights is a coward and not fit to be a soldier. After all, this conscription will prove a good thing for the race that has been abused more than any other race on the face of the globe, and by a class of people who claim to be the most highly civilized Christians on earth. Don't forget the date, June 5. Demand that the South registers you. In the North, East and West you will be welcomed. But how the South will oppose it! They will do many things to prevent the colored men from registering, then have them arrested for not doing so, and will raise the cry that "the colored man is disloyal!" is starting off nicely. He has joined offices with Dr. Whitaker, who, it goes without saying, is one of the best surgeons in that part of the country and has all the work he can do. We would not feel that we had been in Coffeyville if we did not meet our friend Frank Eagleson, the owner of the E. M. Drug Store, one of the best drug stores in Kansas. His best friends will be proud to congratulate him upon succeeding in marrying one of the best and most cultured ladies in the state, Miss Mary Beatrice Whitaker, who has been a school teacher for some time in Kansas and Oklahoma. They were married April 23' by Rev. Stradford at Independence, Kan., having slipped away from their friends at Coffeyville and gone to Independence to be married. The announcement created quite a sensation and much joy among their friends, Mr. Eagleson was born and reared in Topeka, Kan. He is a registered pharmacist and the owner of this drug store. His father, W. M. Eagleson, was one of the pioneers of Kansas and through him many projects were started in the interest of the race. Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Medlock are the proud parents of a fine baby girl, who is seven weeks old and weighed fourteen pounds at birth. Mr. Medlock is engaged in the restaurant business and is successful, and is erecting an eleven-room house. Mrs. I. W. Love, wife of the groceryman, will be the correspondent for The Topeka Plaindealer and we are very proud to have her write the news from this town. There is one coloured man on the police force. Mr. R. H. Hightower is the night juber and is making real. We were pleased to meet our old men, Pay Williams of St. Louis. He is contemplating going into the undertaking business We are glad to say that out of a population of about two or three hundred colored people there are four colored men engaged in business. Mr. Dassett has an old established restaurant and his trade is mixed, 95 per cent being white. He also carries a line of confectionery and cigars, and is one of the town's most substantial citizens. Mr. Morgan and daughter also conduct a restaurant, cafe and fruit stand. They have been in the business for several years and have made good. We visited the school, of which Miss Nestfield and Mrs. Smith are the teachers. They are doing excellent work and the children are improving rapidly, for which the teachers are to be commended. We met Mrs. Edmonds, whose husband before his death was a clerk in one of the best dry goods stores in the town. Mrs. Edmonds owns good property and still lives in the town. She is said to be one of the best trained nurses in this section of the country. There are very few colored farmers in either of the communities that we have mentlond. This is something that is being neglected by the White Americans Work Bullied and Intimidated all Over the South at the Ballot Box, Will the President See That the Negro is Permitted to Register to Fight For His Country? President Woodrow Wilson has called upon all American citizens between the ages of 21 and 30 to qualify themselves for military duty by registering at the voting precincts on June 5. We hope all colored Americans will answer the President's request. At the same time we hope that the President will be lenient to those of the race who live in the Southland if they should be neglected on that day, as the colored people were not allowed to vote in those states and therefore will not know where the voting precincts are located and probably would not know them when they saw them, as the Southern white man has bullied them and driven them from these voting places until they have become unconcerned about the matter. Then the "grandfather" clause worked a hardship; they were required to read a clause of the constitution and interpret the same. This, too, kept them from finding the polling places. Then when it came to registering voters the man who had this job never could be found at one certain place, but would register the whites on the street. This, too, will hinder them, The Editor in Oklahoma! Prosperity Abounds and the Race is Making Cammendable Progress. En route to Oklahoma we stopped at Parsons, Coffeyville and Chetopa. The first stop in Oklahoma was Vinita, going from there to Wagoner, Muskogee, Eufaula, McAlester, Rentlesville, Redbird and Taft. PARSONS, KAN. At Parsons the colored people are at a standstill, with some little improvement. We are proud to say that Mrs. Gertrude Fisher Wainer has established a first class cafe and restaurant and is making money. She is the first person that ever entered business of this kind here and made a success of it. Everything was first class and businesslike. Here we find the Knights of Tabor order prospecting. Tabernacle No. 28 has over $200 in its treasury and has purchased a building at a cost of $2000 and made the first payment of $250. Mrs. Della Dorsey is to be commended for the great work she is doing for the upbuilding of this order. Mrs. C. N. Blair and her son, Mr. Morton, are doing quite a business at 2024 Morgan street, at their residence. He has established a tailor shop, clothes cleaning and pressing business and is making money. His mother has a contract with the M. K. & T. Railway company for booking the porters of the dining car service. She also is manufacturing a hair preparation that is needing with wonderful success over the country. Mrs. Hogan has just returned from Council Bluffs, Iowa, where she went with her daughter Corrine, who is married to Wallace White, formerly of Parsons, Kan. They were married April 9 in Council Bluffs, where Mr. White is employed with a railroad company. Miss Hogan was one of Parsons' leading young ladies and is a gradus'e of Western University. At Coffeyville business is very quiet among our race, but still they are holding their own. We found our friend Dennis Hunnigan still clerking for the Palace Clothing Co. and making good. He will soon complete a fine bungalow which will be a credit to the race. Mr. Hunnigan is a young man who stands high in the community and there is no better clothing salesman than he. Mr. J. Dixon is still making money with his tailoring establishment. James Roberts has an auto express Dr. A. R. Ferrebee, formerly of South Carolina, is a graduate of Howard University, class of 1912. He has established dental parlors and CHETOPA, KAN TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MAY 28, 1917 colored people. They should get busy and grow things that they can eat and sell, and give employment to the children a great part of the year. VINITA, OKLA. At Vinita we stopped at the Rider hotel, an old established hostelry of the territory, of which Mrs. Rider is the owner and manager. She is a thorough business woman and has everything clean and neat and serves as good meals as anybody in the state. We found our old friends, H. C. Watson and wife, engaged in the clothes cleaning business and doing well. Our old friend D. Henry, an old landmark of the town, is still there. He owns good property, is making money and is taking life easy. It is a widower, and if some good widow would show up we do not think there would be any trouble in getting him to change his mind. Our friend E. Hudley is still in the barber business. McKinley Banks is the young man at the Elks club and is entrusted with full charge of the business. Dr. L. F. Ryan, a graduate of Mehary, class of 1913, and enjoys a fine practice. When we first met him in Vinita he was just married, and when we returned this time we found that he has two fine boys and a nice home, and is well pleased. Rev. A. E. Hubbard, presiding elder of the Port Gibson district, says that the churches in his district are doing fine and he is well pleased with his work, except that the salary is not commensuate with the work he is doing. He thinks the bishop should equalize the districts among the presiding elders, so that all could have a square deal. WAGONER, OKLA We stopped over at Wagoner for a couple of hours and found a few small business places—two restaurants, blacksmith shop and shoe repairing shop. We found an overplus of young loafers, who should be put to work. It would be a credit to the town and to the race for the men to find an occupation. The race has one small store that is doing nicely, and one looming house. MUSKOGEE, OKLA. This city seems to be taking on new life, so far as the white man is concerned. The Elliott clothing store and the Adams diy goods store are the two old establishments and there have been no additions along that line. There is one furniture store, a few real estate offices, several doctors and several small groceries. Some of these groceries carry from $2000 to $3000 stocks and are doing a successful business. There is a surplus of barber shops. From general observations, the colored people have not gained anything along business lines within the last five years. On South Second street, where the race at one time owned considerable property, they now own considerably less. Most of the brick buildings have gone into the hands of the white people. After speaking of this dry goods and clothing store, there is but one real successful business that we can speak commendably of and one which is giving employment to colored girls and boys, which is the Excelsior Steam laundry, owned by Mr. John Williams, who employs thirteen to fourteen boys and girls, and it is certainly a pleasing sight to see them at work. An equally good feature about the business is that all of the colored barber shops and boarding houses give him their business. This is race loyalty and he is bound to succeed. If colored men in other towns and cities would establish laundries and work as hand to make a success as Mr. Williams has in this one, it would work a great change among the race in cities and towns where one finds so many idle. We were pleased to meet Rev. I. C. Nicholson, formerly of Topkah, now pastor of the Beebee Memorial church. This church was named for Bishop Beebee of the C M L church. It has a congregation of nearly three hundred, and not only his congregation are in love and sympathy with Rev Nicholson for the work he is doing for this denomination, but the city of Mushogue speak highly of him. He is being sought on all sides to deliver lectures and addresses. He will preach the baccalaureate sermon in Jackson, Tenn., this year, and his many friends say that they will use all their best efforts to elect him as a delegate to the general conference, which meets next year. To show how high in esteem and respect they hold him, they purchased for him a fine horse and phaeton. His wife is a highly cultured Christian lady and is doing much in assisting him in his work. His son is doing nicely in school. Our old friend L. A. Kelly, who is a widower, and who made himself famous by selling catfish, now owns one of the best stone front buildings on North Second street, with not a dollar against it, and several other pieces of property. Besides conducting this restaurant at this time, he is experimenting in truck raising. He has planted quite a bit of garlic, which will net him several hundred lollars this year. Besides other things. Mr. Wm. Hewitt is one of Mus- kogee's substantial citizens and owns a large brick building, one large eight-room residence in which he resides, a 40-acre farm and other property out of Muskogee, and is not a dollar in debt. He is a good, safe business man. He was married to Miss Snell of Nebraska several years ago and they now have three fine little girls. Rev. Gatewood, pastor of Lane chapel, is making good. He has solicited enough lumber and money to seal his church and make other improvements. He is a young man bound to succeed in the ministry. G. W. Hill is a successful grocery man and is doing well. We visited the Manual Training High school, of which Prof. Bryant is principal. The exhibits and exercises given for the benefit of the parents last Friday evening were grand, and there were also several white visitors who enjoyed the program. The display of art work, such as crochetting, sewing, millinery, etc., was out of the ordinary, and we are compelled to say that we do not understand, after looking over these hats, who more of our women do not engage in the millinery business. The department of art work was fine and the lady in charge is to be commended for her splendid instruction. We also visited the domestic science department and tasted some of the good biscuit made by some of the girls, and must say that they were all right and that these girls will make first class housekeepers when the time comes. We were surprised and disgusted to learn that in a city of this size, where the colored people at one time owned most all of the host property, and in a city where so many educated colored men and so many wise men and so many politicians live, that not a colored man holds a public position of any kind. We are told that not one-tenth of them have ever attempted to register on vote; that they have practically cultivated themselves by keeping their mouths shut on public matters; that they have left all of this for the white man to do, and all the colored man cares for is to be let alone to pursue his slow, easy, sleepy, go-easy life. My God! when will the colored men of Muskogee open their eyes and look up to heaven and say, "O God, it is my Christian duty to take a suit in the government where I live and pay taxes!" The school laws of Oklahoma segregate and jim-crow the race in such a manner that it works a hardship for the colored people of this coun- Governor Capper and Negro National Guardsmen Race Men Charge the Governor With "Ducking" the Proposition. --- Two weeks after President Wilson issued his proclamation declaring that a state of war existed between the United States and the Imperial German government, a committee was appointed from the local branch of the Civic Forum, a state-wide organization composed of colored men, to confer with the military authorities of the state in regard to recruiting colored young men to serve the government through the national guard. The proposition was looked upon with favor and the committee assumed that in case the government called for new units from Kansas, the colored boys would be gladly accepted. Two hundred young men enrolled themselves and began drilling at once looking forward daily to the time when the government would ask Kansas for new guard units. The order came two weeks ago. Saturday afternoon the committee from the Civic Forum again called upon the Governor, and heard what seems to be the death knell to Negro guard units so far as Kansas is concerned, when Gov. Capper shifted the responsibility to Adjutant General Martin. After paying the usual high compliment to the valor of the Nargo soldier, General Martin informed the committee that the state had no place for them among her guard units. At a meeting of the Forum Sunday afternoon in which over two hundred members participated, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: The Civic Forum deplores the action of Governor Capper and the military board of Kansas in making no provision for a colored unit in the national guard as being unfair and unjust to a people whose loyalty and bravery in the late Civil war is a brilliant page in the State's boasted history. Kansas is not ashamed of the achievements of the old 79th (First Colored Vol. Inf.) and Kansas history tells in glowing terms of their exploits at Poison Springs, Britton's Lane and many other memorable battles in which they crowned themselves with glory. That was the Kansas of fifty years ago, a time when white and black shared equal honors in the struggle for human liberty. As citizens they have contributed as much to the State's material advancement as any class of people try, and yet the colored people have not awakened to this fact. Here in Muskogee the taxes to carry on the colored schools are collected differently from the white. Rev. G. T. Sims, pastor of the A. M. E. church, is now serving his first year. He was transferred from Mississippi. He is a highly cultured Christian young man, whose father is one of Georgia's leading ministers, and his late father-in-law, O. W. Chiles of Mississippi, was a leading minister of that state for years. Rev. Sims married the second daughter of the late Rev. Chiles—Miss Beatrice—a highly accomplished and educated Christian young lady, who has a loving and kind disposition, devoted to her husband and the church. She was bound to be a minister's wife, especially of Rev. Sims. Rev. Sims is making good. His congregation and those who know him have nothing but the kindest words for him and his wife. Bert Glover, formerly of Wichita, owns the largest livery and sales and feed barn in the state. Rev. II. Arlington Wilson, pastor of the First Baptist church, is doing fine and making great preparations for the entertainment of National Baptist Convention next September in Muskogee. This is the Morris faction. We met Will Phares of the Muskogee Printing company. He is a fine gentleman and a thoroughgoing painter. He is a brother of Paul Phares, one of the linotype operators on the Plaindealer. We stopped at Eufault, Okla. This is a prosperous little town with a few catfish restaurants, barber shops and a drug store owned by the race. However, we must say that we met one real, genuine business man, who conducts a large grocery business and ment market, who owns a two-story brick building, Mr. W. T. Bannam. He is a thoroughbred from start to finish. He is a cattleman—what we mean, a real cattleman—as well as a groceryman. While we were there we saw him brand two car loads of cattle he had shipped from Arkansas. He had two Indians and two white men to assist him. They displayed some real wild cowboy stunts in flaring these cattle, while Mr. Bannam, with a redhot branding iron, applied to the jaws of the cattle the letter "B." After this the cattle were driven to the ranch, where they will graze for the season. He says it is nothing for him to have from 100 within her bounds, and it is but just and fair that Gov. Capper and his military board make provisions for the sons and grandsons of these patrols in the Kansas National Guard that they may assist in perpetuating the history purchased with the life's blood of their forefathers. Can it be possible that after fifty years of progress and education that Kansas will take a step backward and join hands with the men she sought by denying the colored people the privilege of exercising a right that was purchased and paid for with the purest and best blood of the patriotic North, East and West? Will Governor Capper, native son and president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, sit idly by and hear the pleading of these loyal people without putting forth every effort within his power to have them admitted to the national guard or will he see them left to the fate of conscription to be scattered like sheep in military organizations throughout the country? Kansas colored men are brave, courageous and patriotic and it is their wish and ambition to serve the Nation under the banner of the state that is neither and dearer to them than all others, and Kansas will place a blot upon her name for fairness and justice to all men should the military powers maintain their present inifference toward her colored citizens. The Civic Forum voices the sentiment of the 85,000 Kansas Negroes in calling attention to the indifference shown the race in this matter by Governor Capper and his military staff in this crisis, and hereby appeal to them to see that Justice and fairness is meted out to all citizens alike. Colorado, California, Illinois, Ohio, New York and other states have given their colored citizens recognition in the national guard and there are no just grounds for Kansas not being able to do likewise. The Civic Forum is taking this means of acquainting the public in general of our action, thereby setting aside the idea that Kansas Negroes are negligent in responding to the call of the Nation. EUFAULA. OKLA. GEO. W. HAGAN, CHAS. A. ASTWOOD, IRA SMITH, Committee. Price $1.50 Per Year. United States Government Will Prepare Race Men for Army Officers at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. Washington, May 19.—A training camp for Negro officers will be established at Port Des Moines, Iowa, where 1,200 candidates for commissions in Negro regiments of the new army will be trained. A draft of 325 men will be taken from the regiments of the regular army, selected from the non-commissioned officers and private who have shown qualifications fitting them for command, and assigned to the new-camp. The remainder will come from Negro regiments of the national guard and from graduates of the various educational institutions for Negroes. We are proud to know that the war department has consented to open training camps for colored officers. This means several colored regiments officered by colored men, and promotion will follow. If the war department treats the colored enlisted men fair and gives them the same treatment as they do the whites there will be nothing to regret. White men don't want colored officers and have so declared, and there is no reason why colored men should not stand on their dignity and demand officers of their own race. While there should be no lines drawn when it comes to giving orders, no one should be allowed to say who shall give them, but take them as you swore you would. No one should be allowed to dictate terms for such mutters. Everything should go by merit in the matter of promotion. We guarantee that the colored of ficers will make good. The present crisis will be an everlasting object lesson to the white men who have opposed the colored men being organized into national guards. The Southern peckerwoods kept up such a howl that no state dared to organize them for the service, therefore the colored men will not be able to go into service for several months. The national guards will be called first, as they have had considerable preparation. --- to 200 cattle grazing for the market. Now here is a business in which a colored man can make a success, and we are loath to know that so few colored men apply themselves to this occupation of buying and selling cattle, hogs and sheep. It requires a great deal of nerve, brain and energy, and the man who can display that can make money in this line of business. Why don't some of you people get busy and go into this line of work? We met Mr. and Mrs. L. Goodnow, who own something like six hundred acres of land in the Arkansas bottoms, rich and fertile, and several pieces of property in the town of Eufaula, including a two-story brick building, and are erecting a building for a garage, as they will buy an automobile, and want some young man who understands his business to come to town and establish a garage, and will assure him all the business he can handle. Mr. and Mrs. Goodnow have seven tenants on this great tract of land. We visited the Indian mission school, where our old friend, Mrs. Anna Tyler, formerly of Topeka, has charge of the culinary department, in which there are over 150 girls. She superintends the kitchen and we must say that everything is first class. To taste the food served there would make one's mouth water and cause him to wish to return again. Mrs. Tyler has been there several years and is reputed to have accumulated quite a sum of money, some of which is invested. McALESTER. OKLA. At McAster we stopped over night and met our friend Mrs. Col. James A. Beck and her son Lester. Mrs. Beck was very happy over the marriage of her son, just a few minutes before we arrived, to Miss Handel Escoe of Muskogee, the daughter of John Escoe. They were married at the home of Mrs. Richard Sledge by Rev. C. H. Rochuck, pastor of the Triumph Baptist church. The bride is a beautiful young lady, intelligent and highly cultured, and has seen eleighteen summers. Mr. Beck is employed in a garage and is an expert electrician and machinist. A nine o'clock breakfast was served by Mrs. E. McDaniel and daughter at their beautiful home, on Sunday morning, at which a fine time was had. Their many friends wish them a successful voyage through life. Dr. South, one of the leading physicians, has bought a fine automobile, owns considerable property and is doing well. Dr. Littlejohn is one of the physicians in McAster and he is also doing well. Mr. W. A. Robinson conducts a grocery store and is doing nine, as is also the blind man, Mr. Johnson, (Continued on Page Four.) Two Year ..... $1.50 Three Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .60 Shelved at the Postoffice at Wapeta, Kannan, as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Raphael Plaindealer, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Wapeta, Kansas. Money sent by Express Postoffice Money Order or Registered Lot, at our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plaindealer is called to any misstatement of facts in the column, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheery be made. Unsigned communications, except from our regular correspondence, will not be published. We wish to thank the many friends, neighbors, church, lodge, and especially Mrs. Maggie Hobson, Princess of Sylvester Temple, Kansas City, Mo., for her fine oration, and the many resolutions and beautiful floral tributes given. Mr. Geo, Shepherd (Husband). Miss Jessie Shepherd (Daughter). Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the Pearly Gate Temple, the Ninth Street M. E. church, the A. M. E. church and our many friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Rev. L. C. Scott. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father, London Lewis, of 200 Franklin avenue, Kansas City, Kan. We wish to thank the Operative Sons Lodge No. 2136, G. U. O. of O. F. for their consoling and comforting words. 'Tis hard to break the tender cord. When love has bound the heart; 'Tis hard to have to speak the word. Must we forever part? Adelina Lewis. Lon Lewis. Christine Lewis. Delilah Warfield. Martin Warfield. Rev. T. B. Gardener preached at the Second Baptist church, K. C. Mo., Sunday. Fine services all day and several additions. Patriarchs, Odd Follows and Households of Ruth of Kansas City, Mo., held their thanksgiving services at the Second Baptist church. Sermon by Rev. D. A. Holmes, music by Odd Follows choir, and a fine program. The D. G. M., T. B. Watkins, delivered a fine address. The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Shepherd, 1600 North Ninth St., K. C. K., who died suddenly at the home of her brother, Mr. John Carter, in Hoge, Kan., was held Thursday afternoon, May 17, 1917, from the C. M. E. church, of which she was a faithful member, under the auspices of Rebecca Tabernacle. Sermon by Rev. McClain. A high and glowing tribute was paid to her memory by the fine, eulogy, resolutions and beautiful floral tributes offered. Mrs. Anna Robinson, 2201 North Third street, K. C. K., entertained the Sewing circle of the First Baptist church at her home Thursday afternoon. Her beautiful Lungalow home was handsomely decorated and an elaborate lunch was served the thirty guests present. President, Mrs. Edith Edmonds. Rev. T. S. McMorriss, pastor of the M. E. church, K. C. K., is bringing things to pass. Five services all day last Sunday. Mrs. M. E. Golns, 1502 N. Ninth street, K. C. K., entertained the W. M. K. s. at her home Monday afternoon, Mrs. M. E. Golns, president. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Golns entertained the parsonage committee of the M. E. church. Mrs. Bettle Pope, president. Dainty refreshments were served. The play given by Summer High school was one of the finest ever staged and a large crowd enjoyed the delightful treat. Principal, J. A. Hodge. The funeral of Mr. London Lewis, 200 Franklin avenue, K. C. K., was held Sunday afternoon from King Solomon Baptist church, of which he was a faithful member and where he held the office of deacon un to the time of his death. He was loved by all who knew him. High tribute was paid to his memory by the sermon, resolutions, and floral tributes given. The services were under the auspices of Operative Sons Lodge No. 2136, G. U. O of O. F., Kansas City, Kun, Rev J. W Clary, pastor. Rev. M. I Warfield, pastor of the C. M. E. church, has returned from a trip to the South. Mrs. Willa Dwiggins, 852 Oakland avenue, K. C. K., made a trip to Topeka Sunday and delivered an address at the Mothers' day services at the A. M. E. church. Rev. P. Jerse Peck, pastor. The Lincoln High school cadet drill and physical training exhibition given at Convention hall this month was grand and was witnessed by a crowded house. Those present say it was the finest of its kind ever rendered in this city. Prof. J. R. E. Lee, principal; Major N. Clark The Misses Beaton, Miller, Wheaton and Palmer, and Mrs. Dorsey and her three daughters went to Croweburg Friday evening to attend the closing exercises of the school. Mrs. Jessie Kinchlo made a flying trip to Pittsburg Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kinchlo, who have been in St. Louis for a long time, have returned home to their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hudson. Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Ella Maples are working in Pittsburg. Yale colored school had a nice program for the closing exercises, at the A. M. E. church. They had a nice social at Baker's hall after the program. We do not believe the people will "fall" for the scheme launched a few days ago by a few fellows who propose to organize a money-saving ice company and furnish ice at "cost" to those who contribute to a hat collection for the up-keep of same. Such a scheme on the part of business men is unfair and unjust to the men who have invested thousands of dollars in plants, equipment, etc., that Topeka and her people might be supplied with ice and enjoy the benefits of up-to-date cold storage plants. The investment was made at a time when it looked like throwing money to the winds, but they braved the hardships, and now, when they are about to realize a small return on the investment, a bunch of "slackers" in the business world are unthoughtful enough to devise a scheme to hinder their progress. The hike in the price of ice in Topeka is justified from the fact that the operating expenses of the plants have almost doubly increased. Is this a public welfare movement? Are they not admitting that they can not produce and deliver ice to the small consumer in competition with the established companies? We believe that these companies are entitled to a fair profit and are justified in raising the price of ice in Topeka, and that the people who have the interests of Topeka at heart will continue to use their product. The People's, which is one of the largest and best equipped plants in this section, in keeping with the advance of everything else, have increased the wages of their employees. The operators are men who believe in paying a wage at which they can live. They are now paying more than double the normal price for horse feed; horseshoeing now costs 16 to 20 per cent more, harness and other equipment at least 35 per cent more. No company can now operate successfully by getting the same price for their products that they did a year ago, in the face of this advance in the price of all items of expense entering into their business and which will in all probability continue to rise until the close of the present war. It is said that the new proposed mutual company, supposedly started by someone as a public welfare movement, will not be able to take care of the small consumer at present, but would continue its efforts to the large user. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Sealed proposals will be received by the Trustees of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, at the office of Charles II. Chandler, State Architect, until 12 o'clock, noon, May 21st, 1917, for the furnishing of all labor and materials necessary for the erection and completion of addition to the Boys' Dormitory at the aforesaid institution. Also for the heating, plumbing and electric wiring in aforesaid building. Plans and specifications may be seen on file at the office of the institution and in the State Architect's office. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check for five per cent of the amount bid. Said check to be made payable to J. Newel Abrnhams, Treasurer, and the same shall be forfeited to the state in case the successful bidder falls for ten days to enter into contract and furnish the required bonds as prescribed by law, after award of contract has been made. The attention of bidders is called to Chapter 114, Session Laws of 1891, with which they must comply; this is commonly known as the "eight hour law." The board reserves the right to consider bids as a whole or to segregate, as appears to the best interest of the state to do; also to reject any or all bids, or parts of bids, if it is deemed to be to the state's interest to do so. All proposals will be presented under sealed cover and shall be marked "Proposals." They shall be addressed to W. R. Carter, Supt., and filed with the State Architect, (Signed) THE TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE. Farms for Negroes Delores Men, why not buy a farm in a lane where a man is a man? Here ONE crop will pay for your farm! I can sell you a farm in Logan County, Kansas. PRICE: FROM ONE DOLLAR to TWENTY DOLLAR LAND THE ACRE. Easy Terms, finest and most beautiful climate on earth. If you mean BUSINESS, write aick list. Smith, director of music. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Minter are in their new home at 1018 Oakland avenue, K. C. K. Mr. John Cadell, 832 Freeman avenue, is up again after an illness of several weeks. Rev. Wm. Garrison, 1141 Ann avenue, is up again after a short illness. Mabel Smith and John Minter were quietly married last week at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Minnie Jennings, 1201 Garnett avenue, by Rev. D. A. Holmes. Mrs. B. S. Smith of Minnesota was called here last week by the death of her sister, Miss Sarah Porter. Mr. and Mrs. Staples of Topeka were called here this week by the death of their daughter, Mrs. Robinett, who died suddenly last Saturday, May 17. Mrs. Lizzie Scales and Mr. I. B. Brown were married Saturday evening, May 19, 1917, at the home of the bride, 841 New Jersey avenue, K. C. K. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. B. Jackson and Rev. D. A. Holmes. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses and was gowned in goergette crepe over silk, with steel trimmings, and wore a lavaliere set with several diamonds. The groom wore the conventional black. The house was beautifully decorated. Both are well known and each is very wealthy and highly esteemed. The Plain-dealer wishes them much success. WEWOKA, OKLA. All the schools of Seminole county have closed but Salem school, of which Prof. E. L. Coffey is principal. It will close the first day of June at the end of a long and prosperous term. The doctors here who attended the Medical association meeting at Guthrie report a very great session this year. Dr. H. R. Bennett and Dr. Jas. A. Gair of this city landed into some of the offices, which goes to show the ability and popularity of Wewoka's material. Lawyer C. E. Corbett, the gifted young attorney of this city, reports a great meeting of the State Bar association at Muskogee. Our professional men are more and more getting to the place where they can see the need of getting together in meetings of this nature and making themselves as much felt as the same professions of other races. All the colored merchants here are doing good business this year. The war and high prices seem to help them. The Negroes give their trade very largely to the race. Mr. Wm. E. Coffey, Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of the Interior, of St. Joseph, Mo., visited his mother, Mrs. Mattie Coffey, all of last week, and all the friends and relatives enjoyed his visit. It is probable that the M. E. pastor will soon report for duty, and it is hoped that his coming will have a most useful effect on the church work of the city. The A. M. E. church is in the midst of a revival, and, although the farmers and all other folks are busy, it is hoped that Rev. C. H. Holmes, the pastor, will have the pleasure of adding many new members to his church. Rev. Tyus, pastor of the C. M. E. church, has reason to feel fine, since his new piano for the church has arrived. Two of the four churches in town have pianos—the M. E. church and the C. M. E. church—and the A. M. E. church will have one in a few days, so it will be up to the Baptist church to fall in line, or fall out. As a result of the spring civil service examination, Prof. J. R. Coffey and his daughter, Miss Maggie Bee Coffey, have been notified by the civil service commission at Washington, D. C., that they both made the required rating to become eligible for appointment as departmental clerks. As Miss Coffey is only 18 years old it is commendable that she made a first grade civil service examination. But no politics, favoritism nor denominationalism comes into these examinations, and nothing but merit wins. Anne II. Coffey, the 11-year-old daughter of Prof. J. R. Coffey, is the valedictorian of the eighth grade graduating class this year. All the other members of the class did well, considering everything, and it is believed with the expected improvements for next year everybody at the school will do an unusual amount of work. The girls and boys who went away to the various higher schools and colleges are coming in this week. The people at home are glad to see so many fine young men and women putting in time in the larger schools. WINFIELD, KAN. The rally at the A. M. E. church last Sunday was a success in every respect. The collections amounted to $216.40. This is fine work. The church is in a prosperous condition and has some good workers who believe in doing things. Rev. W. J. Brannon returned from Hutchinson last Saturday, where he had been on church business. Roy Moore went to Emporia last Tuesday, where he represented Southwestern at the track meet. Leon Nichols was in Emporia last Tuesday visiting friends. He reports a very pleasant visit. J. W. Jackson was in Athens City last Sunday on B. Y. P. U. business. Mrs. Squille Johnson was called to Salma last Saturday on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Dan Young. Mr. Glenn is still numbered with the sick. Mr. Dennis Hudson is still on the Are You in Trouble If so, consult me. I will give you Metaphysical Treatment that will bring results. If unable to call, write. A free-will offering should be given with each request for treatment. Student of H. J. Howell. MRS. M. L. FOSTER. 945 Washington Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas. Bass' Green Houses are chock full of Spring Plants. Prices to suit the times. Geraniums, Ferns, Salvias, Cannas, Foliage, Vincas, Verbenas, Snapdragons, Hanging Baskets, Porch Boxes. Come and see them. Phone sales promptly delivered. E. G. BASS, FLORIST. Phone 3000. 809 E. 15th St. THE PATTON HOTEL, 42 Meeks St. of Union Station.) M. P. PATTON, Prop. CAFE IN CONNECTION Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 6445. MAHA. NEBRASKA 1014-16 So. 11th St. TOPEKA'S FIRST COLORED LICENSED EMBALMER. G.W. Hamilton, JOHN B. BROWN Our Popular Undertaker Phone 574, 309 Kansas Ave. Open for Business Day and Night. Everything New But the Man. Best Service Guaranteed. M. Mme. Beard's Hair ...Grower... It removes dandruff, stops the itching of scalp; it gives wonderful results. Three Months Treatment for $2.25 or 50 c. per Box. Agents Wanted MME. M. BEARD, $19 S. 16th St. SAINT JOSEPH, - MISSOURI. Ada's Hair Grower in 8 months will make the Hair long, soft and glossy. A trial will prove it. When In Leavenworth, call on the manufacturer. We want Live Agents to represent us in every city and hamlet in the great West. BOX OF PRESSING OIL 25c BOX OF HAIR GROWER, 50c Mrs. Ada Montgomery, MANUFACTURER. CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS SANTAL CAFE OF MIDY For notary work see Miss Edna Greene, public stenographer, at the Plaindealer office. Phone 3300. The "Mutual" Ice Scheme Will Topekans "Fall" for a Plan to Block a Legitimate Business? S. E. CAREY, Lawyer. BURNETT APRILS, BAR. Sick, Poor, or Unhappy? WHEN IN OMAHA Ada's Hair Grower in 8 months will make the Hair long, soft and glossy. A trial will prove it. When in Leavenworth, call on the manufacturer. We want Live Agents to represent us VINITA, OKLA. Mrs. Eliza Johnson was hostess to a very informal party on last Saturday from 4 to 6 p. m., complimentary to the city teachers. Cake and ice cream were served. Mrs. W. A. Easter of Coffeyville, Kan., arrived in the city Saturday afternoon to join her husband for the commencement week of Attucks high school, of which he is principal. The class party given by the "Nifty Seven" at the home of Mrs. John Davis Monday evening was a decided success. Music and games were enjoyed throughout the evening. Refreshments consisting of salad, sandwiches, olives, ice tea, cake and strawberry ice were served. Mrs. Wm. Hardrick and Mrs. I. II. Finley gave the eighth grade boys a weine roast last Monday evening, and they sure had a smoker with it. Prof. Easter, Miss Henry and several others attended the commencement exercises at Chetopa the evening of May 14, and report a splendid time. The Misses Mitchell and Martin left Saturday for their homes in bluejacket. Mr. William Barker is home for a few days from Tulsa, visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. I. Welch of Tulsa is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. Hicks. Misses Lovetta Davis and Henrietta Martin are home from Tulsa, visiting their parents. The drama rendered by the Attucks high school pupils Tuesday evening was the best ever given in Vinita. Haydee Finley was the leading lady. The high school chorus is something that all Vintin should be proud of. Lucene Henry, the first soprano, has an exceptionally creditable voice. Wednesday, May 16, field day, was enjoyed by over one hundred children, parents, patrons and teachers of Attucks high school at the East Side park. At 10 o'clock the children matched from the building to the park, where the parents were waiting with baskets and carts well filled with everything that makes the schoolboy and schoolgirl happy. The folk games were very amusing and much credit is due Miss Vaughan for her untiring patience. Prof. J. D. Davis rendered some very choice selections on the piano. At 3 o'clock the crowd went to the fair grounds, where the citizens played the high school, the score being 9 to 12 in favor of the high school. The class of 1917 of Attucks high school held their graduating exercises at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening, May 17. Ernest Barker, holding the highest record, was awarded the valedictory, which he rendered in most pleasing manner. Mabel Venters gave the salutatory in excellent style. The class day address was given by Prof. J. D. Spencer, A. B., of Nowata, Okla. Special music was prepared by Miss Vaughan, and the duet by Haydee Finley and Lucene Henry was very charring. The personnel of the class is Ernest Barker, Mabel Hard, rick and Mabel Venters. Friday from 8 to 11:30 p. m. the Parent-Teachers association were hosts and hostesses at a reception for the graduates, at the home of Miss H. F. Watson, Mrs. O. Moore presided at the punch table. 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I=H FLOUR 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-HINGKE MILLING CO. Topeka, Kansas. Stonestreet & Son, We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the States. We never sleep. Two Licensed Business mrs in Attendance In line with the graduates were Prof. and Mrs. Easter, Mrs. James Davis and the three teachers. Music was furnished by Prof. Davis, the Misses Venters, Finley and Vaughan. Cake, ice cream and mints were served in the dining room. CHICKASHA, OKLA. Rev. F. W. McGee, pastor of the A. M. E. church, and his little son are very sick. Mr. Turner is very sick with pneumonia. The Golden Leaf club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. H. Hill. A delicious luncheon was served. The Missionary society of St. Paul A. M. E. church met Wednesday evening at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. F. W. McGee. An excellent lunch was served. Last Sunday was a high day at the C. M. E. church, and there were several visiting friends. Rev. E. Button preached an excellent sermon at 11 a. m., Rev. D. D. Jones filled the pulpit at 3:30 p. m. and delivered a most excellent sermon. At 8:30 p. m. Rev. F. W. McGee preached a soul-stirring sermon, after which the clubs reported as follows: Mrs. J. C. Gaston, captain of Texas club, raised, $83; Oklahoma club, Mrs. Mollie Medlock captain, raised $75. These reports with the public collection made the receipts for the day $188.55. REGISTERED IN PATENTOFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER This Company has gone out of business and we have bought the receipts for making these preparations. WE DO NOT MAKE THEM We Sell the receipts for making both preparations for $1.00 The articles for making these preparations can be bought in any drug store. Anyone can make it when they get the receipts. You can send $1 in a letter or money order or stamps and we will send receipts by mail. H. MOSLEY 509 N. 1st St. - Richmond, Va. EVE IN SIGNS? THIS ONE ACCESS OINTMENT Real Skin Ointment and Com- m use over eighty years. Many the country to satisfied users. Substitutes may be harmful; even what you want - the old, reliabl ed Soap. BY W. Drug. C Brooklyn, N. Y. "Hair-Success" Dressing, the on the market. FAMOUS MAKES KEY RED" is the flour even the advantage of this fine raw product food—I·H Flour, the procery. ore: *“ s * gt se oe Oe ee 7 mf ON Oy ‘ f Se « ae eer NG * * & em et ae baer be % 1 City Happenings SERRE Edna Greene, stenographer and notary, at the Plaindealer, Phone 8300; . "The Voice on the Wire” is the greatest detective story in filmdom. jiriday nights at the Apex. "Str, Emest Wilson ts now regis- tered as one of Topeka's atitomobile owners, Miss Edna Greene returned Mon- day afternoon from Hiawatha, where she spent an enjoyable Sunday with her parents and friends. — Coming, June 7, Mrs. Victoriy Clay-Haley of St. Louis, Mo., under the auspices of the Topeka City Fed- eration of Colored Women’s Clubs. You will not regret hearing Mrs. Haley. She fs one of the most per- suasive lecturers of the race. Everybody should hear Mrs, Vic- torla Clay.Haley, national organizer of the National Association of Col- cored Women, A lecture to women and girls by Mrs. Clay-Haley, June 7, at 4 p. m., at Shiloh Baptist church. If you need the services of a no- tary public, expert stenographer and typewriter, Mies Edna Greene will render accurate service along this line. At the Plaindealer office. Phone 3300. \. Departments at the Santa Fe shops that+ have heretorfore been closed to colored laborers are now accepting them, and colored men who are willing to work will have no trouble In finding employment, We note from the California Eagle that our old time friend, Hon, Joc B, Bass, was seriously injured in an automobile aceident “last Sunday, which occurred near Los Angeles. Mr. Bass is editor of the Eagle, which is the leading weekly of that section of the country. We wish him a*speedy recovery. June 7 will be a big day with the City Federation. A big dinner at 12 ‘o'clock at Shiloh Baptist church, Twelfth and Buchanan, and a pro- gram at 3 p. m., when the girls of the city will be called upon to show thelr several abilities. Misses Hnzel Lacey, Clara Joyce and Linnie Cunningham were guests from Topeka at a large party given May 18 by Miss Naomi Ford for Misses Gertrude Ford and Dalay Boydston, who will graduate from the high school. | Thomas L, Phillips, a prominent and well known farmer of Shawnee county, died at his home three and a half miles southeast of Topeka, May 14, 1917. We had been a resi- dent of ‘this section for twelve years, having moved here from Weston, Mo., In 1903, He was an honcst, upright Christian man and had gain- ed the confidence and respect of the community, which was evidenced by the large number of friends who gathered to pry a last tribute of re- spect. He was n member of St, John A. M. E. church of this city and Western Pillow Lodge No. 97 of Weston, Mo, Funeral service were held at his home May 16, We ex- tend rymonthy to the berenved wife and daughter, —Sa—e THE APEX THEATER. . The Apex Theater now has run- ning some of the finest productions in motion pictures, The Rinebdird photo plavs, “The Silent Battle” and “Love'a Lariat” this week and the week before were superb, and “Wanted—A Home,” coming next Monday and Tuesday, Is right up to the standard of the two preceding plays; in fact, to lovers‘of romance, villainy and intrigue it surpasses either of the other two, These high class plays are being shown for 10 ‘centr, and they are fully worth 25 cents, Other fentuien ara ‘The Purple Mark” on Wednesdays; “The Shielding Shadow" on Thurrdavs; “The Voice on the Wire” on Frie days, and “The Grin of Evil” on Srt- urdays, (“The Voice on the Wire” is one of the greatest detective tories ever run on a screen, We} ‘would encourage our people to pat- ronize the Apex more and help build up, this, race, enterpriae, where you get no “crow” on the side, ‘ THEATRE THIRD AND KANSAS AVE. MONDAY. Bluebird Pholoplays, “Wanted—A Home.” TUESDAY. Bluebird photonlays: and “Shorty! tamilton yy festern) » EDNESDAY. “The Burele Mask.” Unicorn Western dramas, THURSDAY. “The Shielding Shadow.” Unicorn Western dramas, FRIDAY. “The Voice on the Wire.” Charlie Chaplin comedy. SATURDAY, “The Grip of Evil.” Western drama and comedy. Alwaye a Good Show, Sattsfaction Given or Money Bock, EE An illustrated lecture by Mrs, Victoria Clay-Haley. Don't forget to come to the Sdcond Baptist chureh, Third and Quiney, June 7, at 8 p. m, Dr, J. L. Ransom and Rev, Jas. T. iil ‘were guests of Rev. B, R Roxs at a 6 olock dinner Wednes lay. The Marria Peck Hill W. C. T. U. will hold memorial services at Brown chapel Sunday, beginning at 9:45, Rev. Carson will preach the sermon and there will be a chorus of fifty girls under the direction of Prof. R. H. Wade. Esther Mary Lb. Jordan, the little daughter of Mr. and Mra, Robert Jordan, 903 North Western avenue, has been very sick for two weeks and confined to her bed with sniill- pox. She is speedily recovering und will be out in a few days. Mrs. Henrietta Harper, 1. G. M. N. G, of the Houcchold of Ruth, wat In the city yesterday on her an- nual vint, She was the guest of Mrs, Horace Lambersan, They, in company with Mra. Rosa Jackson, dD. G. C, T., were pleasant callers at this office. The Sunday Afternoon Torum met at the ¥. M,C. A. rooms on Monday, May 20. The topie for diseussion was: “What has kept the Negro from advancing more than he has, his color or his conduct?” The program for next Sunday is an ex cellent one, Mesdames Georgia Ware and J, M. Forbes entertained about forty ladies at a thimble party Saturday from 3 to 6 at the home of the for- mer, in honor of Mrs, Kennedy of Denver. Other out of town guests were Mrs. Lilhan Craw of Los An- geles and Mrs, Gray of Denver, The house was beahtifully decorated with cut flowers. Music was furnished by Miss Fay Slaughter. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH (Third and Quircy.) Notwithstanding the _inclemency of the weather last Sunday good ecrowd¢ attended both services. The pastor's morning fermon was cspe- cially good. In the evering chit dron from different schools of the city rendered a splendid program, Misa Cooper of Monroe school and Miss Bennett of Washington brought choruens which rendered several fine selections, Next Sunday morning the pastor's subject will be “Up to the Walls of Jericho.” The evening subject, “Beware of the Dog.” Spe- cial meetings are being held this week, They are being well attend- ed. ‘A different pastor of the city preaches each night. Come and worship with us in our church home, —_—— SHILOH NOTES. Services were well attended at Shiloh last Sunday despite the threatening storm, Two _perrons united with the church and $42 was token up in, the collection. Sunday, May 27, Rev, Ifill will have for his subject at 11 a. m. “A Lost Jesus” and in the evening “Don't Jump the Fence.” Come early, for the usual large audience will be in attendance, WANTED—A home for a fine haby hoy, about three weeks old; light complexfoned; comes from very good parentage. Address D. Fy Shirk, State Supt. Kansas Children’s Home Society, 913 Kansas Ave, To- peha, Kan. —_—«x—- —_ CARD OF THANKS, . We herein express our thanks to the many friends and neighbors who xo kindly assisted us during the itl. ness and death of our beloved hus: band and father; also for the beau. tiful floral offerings, MRS, EMMA PHILLIPS, MRS. LEOTA FINLDS, MR, JOHN HW, FIELDS, He IN MEMORIAM. | In loving remembrance of _ our husband and father, W. Mt. Jack. son, who departed this life May 24, 1910, After the pain ani sickness, ‘The tears are all wiped aways After the flowers are gathered, No more of earth's decay. After the deep heart's sorrow, An end of every #trifes After the dally crosses, A glorious crown of life MNS. W. M. JACKSON MR. WM. it. JACKSON. MISS CLAUDELIA JACKSON, MR. FLOYD JACKSON. MISS GENEVA JACKSON. gn BARGAIN DAYS. Every Friday and Saturday after May 15 will be bargain days at Bass’ greenhouses. Call 8000 and order your piste or come and see for yourself, 809 East Fifteenth street. “Money saved $s money made.” 7 NORTH TOPEKA BAPTISTS HOLD SUCCESSIUL RALLY The Twelve Star club of the Sce- ond Missionary Baptist church has ‘been busy as bees working for the rally, which took — place May 20. ‘Members of the club paid an follows! Those giving two dollars were: Mra, Ida M, Jordan, Mrs, Aida Wade, Mrs. Ellen McClellan, Mrs. Edna’ Payne, Mro. Julia B, Quar- rells, Mrs. Fannie Sails, Mrs. Angie Olden, Mra. Anna J. Smith, Rev, M. J. Burton, Mr. Pink Blackwell, Mr. J, J. Holman, Jr, Mr. Jerry Liaghy Mr. Samuel McCord, Mr. Robert Jordan, Mr. Wilham Phil- hps, Mr, Richard MeWDowel}, Mr. Ben F. Quarrells. Those giving one dollar: Mrs. Merl Levels, Mrs. Fannie Robinson Mrs, Martha Barker, Mrs. Isabells Forte, Mr. Joe Bauchman, Mr, Wm McClain. Thore giving other sums; Mrs. Geneta Brown, $1.25; Mta. Lettie Stoner, 50 cents; Miss Leona John: son, 23 cents; Miss Floris Turner 25 cents; Miss Esther Mary L. Jor dan, 40 cents; Mr. Barrett Quar rels, $2.60; Mr. Samuel Robsnsor 60 cents. The amount of money raised by the Twelve Star club through enter tainments and members was $50.70. We wish to thank the Washburr law students for their kindness it putting’ on the mock trial for th welve Star club, ,We also thank the chorister ant his chorus for their services render el to the Twelve Star club Thurs day evening, May 17, for the benefl of the rally and we truly thank al of our friends for theli kindness, MRS. IDA M. JORDAN, Captain | MRS. ANNA J. SMITH, See. REV. M. J, BURTON, Pastor. PATRIOTIC CONCERT. AND MAY PARTY .. Jackson's Twenty-third Ripriment Band will appear at the city Auilito- rium in a grand concert and May pouty on Tuesday night, May 29. his promises to be a feqst of music and nothing is being left undone to achieve this end. There is a chance that this great musical organization will again be called to the colors. Should the call come they want to be fully equipped. This affair Is given that the general Ros can aid them. You are cordially invited to attend, Admission 25c. Don’t mise this opportunity to assist Prof. Jack- son’s boys. —»_—_ SALINA. RAN The funeral services of Mrs, Susan Young were held at the M. EB, chureh, on North Eighth street, Sun: day morning, Rev. Robt. Cox offi. ciating. By request Miss Geraldine Bryant very beautifully sang “Face to Face." “The floral offerings were beautiful, The funeral services of Mr. Sam: vel Travis were held at the M. E. church on North Eighth street Sun. day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Robt, Cox ‘officiated, Tloral offer: ings were many and beautiful. Mr. Theodore Shirley and Mr, Johnnie Whitlow left Monday morn. ing for Seattle, Wash. Mrs, Ewing of Galena is here at the home of her sister, Mra. Claude Williams, on West Walnut sticet, te attend the graduation of her daugh- ter, Misa Dvelyn Ewing. Mya, Elmer Williame spent a few days in Blackwolf with her husband anil son. Mr, and Mrs, Crnest Brown of Kansas City and Mr. Campbell anil daughter of Emporia attended — the funeial of Mrs. Susan Young. Mis, Dollie Johnson of Wichita attended the funeial of her cousin, Mr. Samuel Travis. | We are glad to hear that Miss Darthula Simpson of Abilene fa a high school graduate thia year, We are very proud of the three graduates we have this year In the persons of Misses Alphonso Perrin and Evelyn Ewing and Mr. Perry Renfroe. Rev, Beasley of Lyons deliveied an excellent sermon at the St. John Baptist church Sunday night. Reronstruction of the M. E. church will begin two weeks from Monday, Messis. Atmos Tyler and William Harrison were visitors in the city Sunday, Mra. Alice Perry of Nebraska is home to stav awhile. The Odd Fellows and the S$. M, T. held their annual sermon at O, & M_ hall Sunday. The N. U. R. Art club met at the home of Mrs, Grace Greene Thurs day. A delicious lunch was served, Mrs, Theodore Haynes is visiting her mother and sisters in Topeka. Mr. George Jones mide nn auto trip to Clay Center last week, | KINSLEY, WAN. | Rev. Mr. Henderson of Gardcn City spent Sunday in our city and preached two able sermons, Mrs. Beitha Sellers went ta To- peha to attend the cliss dap exer. cises at the Topeha Industifal and Educational Institute. Mrs, Ida Dotson fs here visiting her urcle, Edward Minnie, and friends, Everybody seems to be bury plant. ing gardens and putting jn’ a coon crop, Mr, 0. R, Preenan has been do- ing some repair work on his resl- dence thir week. Mrs. Pearl Freeman has been on the sick list, nnd also two of her children, but'they seem to be on the mend, Mr. Sumner Newsome of Larned was seen on our streets last Thurs. lav. Mr. Loyal Standifer spent Satur. dav night in Hutchinson, The Civic league met Monday night tnd had quite s business ses. sion, J UIAWATHA, KAN, The Sunday services of the Second Baptist church were well attended throughout the day. Rev. Roman had for his afternoon subject, “Love Not the World.” The rermon was delivered in a most spiritual wag to an overflowing congregation, The sermon woe expecially prepared for the benefit of the new converts, Im- mediately after the sermon eleven of ‘the twenty-two converts were bap- tized. The next baptizing will the first Sunday in June. The pro- ceeds of the lay were $17.63, The mothers’ department of the Second Baptist Sunday school ren- dered a vay Interesting program in commemuiation of Mothers’ day last Sunday. ‘Miss Edna Greene of Topcka spent Sunday with home folks and attend- ed the Inptizing. She tetuined to Topeka Monday. Mrs. (George Andeteon of Platte City spent the week-end in Hiawa- tha the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Hy Cc. Gieene Mra. Mary Denton and davghter Lucinds wae the guests of Mr. and Mra. Chis. Ballew Sunday. Mr. Holton Derhins “was the vest of Miss Rachel Greene, ‘Mrs. Non Maxey, Jr., who under Went an operation in Sabetha seven weeks ago, returned home Sunday. Miss Miyme Greene attended the hoard weeting of the Northeastern Mhatrict Assocation at) Mrankfort, Kan. Mr. O1le Williams and Mr. Clar- ence Iughes of Hotton spent Sun- doy in the city. Mr. and Mis. Gunge Newland have retuined to their home in Kan- sas City after a pleasant visit) with relatives. AKL YOU GOING TO COLORANO? Persone contemplating a visit to Colorado Springs, Col., should stop at the National Preachers’ Home. All outside rooms, hot and cole baths, every convenience; room and board not to exceed $1 per day; ons block to cur hne. Write Mra. Ells E. Braxton, 915 East Huerfano St Colorado Springs, Col.—Adv. * eee FEATURES AT TUR APEX. Monday and Tuesday, “Wanted— A Home ” “Adventures of Shorty Hamilton, Cowboy." Wednesday “Purple Mask.” Thursday—"Shiclding Shadow." Friday—"The Voice on the Wire.” Saturnlay—"Grip of Evil.” Mime. TEENIE CRADDOCK SINKFORD HAIRDRYER Pomades, Bhempoo end Heir Toole. Scalp Treatments a Spectaity. Braide made to order. Brraightening Comba, Kiectete Combe apd Brasbes for .te. All Mall Orders given Prompt Attention Phone 4618 Red —_ 209 Jackson St Topeka, Kansas, DR, J, M, JAMISON—327 Madieon Btrest, Sproial Disease. bone 069. DR. S. FLOURNOY, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, 50s Kanne Ave Office houre: 900 a wm to 12M 2:00 p. m. to 500 p, m, 700 p, m@, to ® p, m@, AT OFFICE EVENINGS Phone 1247 DR. J, LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon 499 Kansas Aveour Phone 4265 Ofice Hoursi—9 30 to 12.00 a, m, 1.30 to 6 00 p, m.3 7.80 to BOO oven tog Suodays by Bequest, , poerice BOURK— 008, m, ta tf OO mw 200 p,m, to 6-30 p. we. 1019, m, to 8 80 p, @ Auoday by Appointineat DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeor Calle Anewrred at Night, Oe 720 Kan. ane Avye.—Tel 3087, Hes, 188 Mon foe Rt—Tel, RONT R—2, —— OFFIC ROCKR—¥ 30 to 10 40 8. me. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon Vuone 30% 882 Keasan Avenue Resldence: 1028 Buchanan Ateoat Hesldence Phones 3608 R—-2 Teleptone 174, eer, 427 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. Lb Physician and Surgeon NGicet 834 Kapess Ave, iver Miviers Lurug Btore,) acrone from Throup Motel Calis epawered Night 006 Day,—Beel deace 014 Huchaonn Btrert —_——_ Hourss—8 to 12 a om, 1 to 5°30 > om DR. CHAS. L. 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TENTH ANNUAL SESSION —of the— OKMULGEE _& CREEK COUNTY NORMAL — for— COLORED TEACHERS will be held at — . SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA, FROM JUNE 4 TO JUNE 30, 1917, Faenlty. W. H.' Port, Conductor.. Okmulgee W. E, Day, Sceretary......Sapulpa Flossie Billa .....seee+. Okmulgee J. We Hughes...eseeereeees Tulsa HK. Gentry. ..ceeeeeee Mushogee The Okmulgee and Creck County Teachers' County Normal Institute for Colored Teachers will be held in the city of Sapulpi, Creck county, in June, 1917, The term wall be four weeks, beginning June 4 and ending June 30, 1917, There will be a rpecial academic and profes- sional training for teachers und special instruction for thove prepar- ing to teach. Fees, An enrollment fee of $1 will he collected in advance by the Conductor or Superintendent, The _ examina- tion fee will be $2. The svme charge is made for icnewals or in- dotrements, Board, Fer informitton in regard to board and lodging, address W, 1. Day, Sapulpa, For further instructions, address the conductor or any membicr af the faculty, MISS STELLA BAYLESS, County Supt, Creck County. J. 5, CAMPBELL, County Supt. Okmulete County, LAWRENCE, KAN. Mrs. J. H. Young and son Earl left Sunday, May 20, for Detroit, Mich., whete Mrs. Young will vimt relatives. Mrs, Chas. Coleman hus returned from Hugo, Col,, where she spent several weeks, The T. M, FF. entertained about twenty of their filenda in honor of the xeniors in the T. M. PF. Friday evening, May 18, with o “hayrack” ride. The ciowd was chaperoned by. Mesdames Johnson and Brown. Mrs. [.. Tuaites and Miss Lu- cinda Juckron entertained Thursday evening, May 17, with a K, U.- L. Hk. 8. The spacious rooms were hwanttfully decorated in. pink and white. Muse was furnished through mut the evening by Miss Jackson. 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On Tuesday and Wednesday between the hours of 9 and 12 A.M. and 1 and 3 P.M. the various department exhibits will be open to visitors and friends. All welcome. H. T. KEALING, President, Quindaro, Kansas. (C concluded from Page One.) who has been in business there for several years. He formerly lived in Kansas City, Kan. Mr. Cochran, who is engaged in the government service, is doing well and owns a good home. Dr. J. W. Price is also a successful physician, owns good property and an automobile, and is loyal to the race. RENTIESVILLE OKLA. We stopped over at Rentiesville, which is an exclusive colored town, beautifully located and has all the advantages to make a large commercial center. If some enterprising men with some money and plenty of brains and courage could go there and encourage the people to bring their produce to market they could make plenty of money, as the colored people raise all kinds of produce, including chickens, butter and eggs. The colored people control the farms for a distance of twelve miles east and from thence to four miles in other directions. While in Rentlesville we were the guest of Lawyer B. C. Franklin, who is one of the most substantial attorneys in Oklahoma. He is the postmaster, and has sacrificed considerable to stay and try to fight the battle for his race in such a small place, where opportunities are very small, and yet he is doing well and is highly respected. They have one or two groceries there, and the most successful store is conducted by Mr. Brinson. We were invited to address the people of that town on Sunday afternoon at the C. M. E. church, where over two hundred people were present. They believe in the Plumdealet and will swear by the policies of its editorial columns. There are a good many successful farmers in that community and they are beginning to make good. Rentlesville has a fine class of colored people, and men with capital, as we said, would make no mi-take in going to that town and entering business. BEDBIRD. OKLA. This is an exclusive colored town on the M.K. & T. There are four good established general merchandise stores, which seem to be doing well, and a drug store. We met the postmistress, Mrs. McGowan, who is a highly cultured Christian lady and the mother of ten children, three of whom are in college, two in the high school and another attending the city school. She is well informed on all matters and is a lover of her race. At the Shiloh Metacantile Co. they have a young lady, Miss Lucy Graves, who is manager. Rev. Hale, a preacher, is president of the concern, and his devoted wife is secretary and also assistant manager. Mr. and Mrs. S. Barnes are substantial citizens of the town, and have a son who is a professor and teaches school in Wichita, Kan. They also have a married daughter in Texas. We are glad to see that a few ministers in some parts of the state are progressive. They not only preach the gospel, but till the soil. Now, Rev Davis this year has a large crop of cotton, coin, peas and other things. He does not depend entirely upon the congregation, but partly upon himself. He owns good property and his word is good anywhere, and he does not buy anything that he knows he cannot pay for. Miss. Cabbie is manager of a grocery store on the main street, just across from the drug store, carries a fine stock of goods and is making good. There is a colored depot agent at this place. This town could be built up by the farming interests. If more colored people would take to the farm and farm on a large scale they would do better, but so many just do enough to die out a living. HASKELL OKLA From Redbird we motored with our friend Dr. Buckner and Mr. Gray-on to Huskell. They happened to be visiting in Redbird about the time we got through our business and we accepted the invitation to ride nine miles across to Huskell. Most of this nine miles was through the Arkansas valley or river bottom and, which once was controlled by closed people, but when Chief Sam came with a vision of gold and sunshine and created a desire to go to the old home in Africa, they sold out and gave away their lands and now the white man is in possession of most all of it. From what we have seen of Oklahoma up to this writing, we are compelled to any that it is a great state and there are plenty of wealthy colored people, and we see no reason why they are not enjoying all the rights and privileges enjoyed by any other citizens. It is enough to make one's blood boil, knowing that these people own so many thousands of acres of this fertile soil and also its oil and coal, to see them jim-crowed, outracized and looked upon as mere animals. The school system should be changed, and it is the duty of the colored teachers, lawyers, professional men of all kinds, and in fact everybody, to get together and protest until this obnoxious law has been knocked out. We are told that Oklahoma has a free school text book law, but no colored schools have the free text books given them; that the colored schools had not received the benefit of the taxes that are paid in the cities; that the white people voted bonds for high school buildings, used the colored taxpayers' money in the city, and that no colored people are even allowed to have a voice. This school tax proposition was enacted into law to suit the convenience of the community in which the school exists. There may be more instances where they might use the taxes of the towns, but as a rule all the taxes collected for colored schools comes from outside of the towns and cities. This is an artful dodge instituted by the prejudiced white man to hinder the colored race in their education. The colored people should get buoy and see to it that this law is changed, and the only way that we can change matters is to get possession of the ballot. OLATHE, K.1N. Friday, the 18th. Lincoln school held its annual picnic at Snow. The day was spent in fishing and amusements of all kinds. The Lincoln school base ball team played a very interesting game with the Olathe Browns. Lincoln school being the winner. Mrs. Eliza Clark was hostess to the Acre Culture club and their friends Friday night. The usual business was transacted, also the election of officers for next year, as follows: Mrs. Lida Crumm, president; Mrs. Lillian Caldwell, secretary; Mrs. Ida Fanon, treasurer; Mrs. Eliza Clark, chaplain. The club and their guests were then invited to the dining room, where a bountiful four course supper was served. Favors were dainty little crocheted baskets in straw color with green ribbon, the club colors. At a late hour all departed declaring this one of the swellest parties of the season and voting Mrs. Clarke a charming hostess. The next meeting of the club will be with Mrs. P. G. Potter. Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield Ross and children of Kansas City spent Sunday with their parents. Miss. Lauren Allen is very sick at her home on North Chestnut street. Misses Minnie and Mabel Allen of Kansas City came home last week to be with their mother, who is very sick. Lewis Fuel, the little son of Mr. and Miss Warren Fuel, is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Rev. Jackson and Miss Lidu Crump attended the Neosho Valley district executive board meeting in Garnett last Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev. W. A. Bowron of Kansas City, Kan., spent Friday evening in Olathe on business. Chris Moore of Topeka was a week-end visitor in Olathe. Miss Bessie King of Bonner Springs visited her aunt, Mrs. Georgin Miller, last week. Mrs. Watson, wife of Rev. Watson, who has been sick for the past three months, is able to he up and attend to her household duties. PLE1ASANTON, KAN. Miss Bessie Brown of Mound City passed through en route to Fort Scott. Miss Ella Pine, accompanied by Misses Eske and Evangeline Lacey and Evi Morton, were Fort Scott visitors Sunday. Mrs. Coni Smith was hostess to the Caination Art club. Business was transacted in the usual form, after which a dunty two course luncheon was served. The club ad- Regaljas, Uniforms, Equipment. .. Bright, new supply but limited on account of disturbed market. Order early for Install- lations, Annual Sermons and 777...Grand Sessions...333 TheMoses Dickson Reg. & SupplyCo. 1217 Woodland Ave. Kansas City, Mo. journed to meet with Mrs. Ella Fine. Miss Essie Lacey left Wednesday for Chicago, where she will visit, her cousin, Mrs. Sophia Shelby. Mr. Harry Neaves came up from Fort Scott to visit home folks. ATCHISON, KAN. The sacred cantata "Jephthah's Daughter," which was given May 14 at the high school auditorium, was the most beautiful seen here in a number of years. The committee, composed of Mrs. Florence Dale, Lulu Colbert, Bertha George, Miss Maybel Barnett, Mrs. Ella Taylor and Mrs. W. E. Gray, musical director, worked hard for three months and their work was crowned with success when a very large and enthusiastic audience greeted the singers as the curtain rose at 8:30. They realized $67.95 clear. The cantata will be repeated June 4. Miss Gertrude Taylor entertained Sunday afternoon with a three-course luncheon for Miss Bernice Barnes of this city, Mr. Lemuel Brown, Mr. Raymond Robinson and Mr. Wm. Washington of St. Joseph. All enjoyed a very pleasant evening. A number of people are still on the sick list. The Utopia Art and Reading club very pleasantly entertained Mrs. J. J. L. Hatper, president of the State Federation of Colorado Women's Clubs, Monday evening, May 20, at the residence of Miss Chloe Pyle, 715 N street. The rooms were, beautifully decorated in the club colors and the color scheme was carried out in the menu. Mrs. Harper also visited the Household of Ruth, of which she is a state officer, and left Tuesday morning for Kansas City to visit the lodges there. She was well pleased with her trip to Atchison, and while here was the guest of Mrs. Jerry Taylor. Dr. F. A. Pearl, who was injured about two weeks ago while getting into his car, is again able to be out. Rev. H. W. White preached a special sermon to the G. A. R. last Sunday at St. Paul Baptist church. The following resolutions were passed by the colored citizens of Salina at a meeting of the Welfare league on Monday evening, May 14, with regard to the urging of separate schools by a colored minister of the city to a white audience: We, the colored citizens of Salina in mass meeting assorbed, hereby inform the public that we disapprove of and condemn the statement made by the Rev. Geo. B. Wilson, pastor of the Second M. E. church, relative to separate schools. This statement was made at Convention hall the evening of May 6, 1917. This statement is not the sentiment of the colored citizens of Salina, who are perfectly satisfied with existing conditions of the public schools as they are. Respectfully submitted. REV, W. P. BANKS, REV, JNO. W. SWISHER, MRS. JAS. DF PRUST, MRS. E. W. FINCH, MRS. O. 1. JACKSON Committee ELWOOD, KAN. Many mounte from St. Joseph attented the commencement exercises May 16. Rev. N. C. Bruen of St. Josoph delivered the class address. Mrs. L. M. Webster of St. Joseph presented the diplomas. She was some very good remarks before presenting the diplomas. Rev. Smith if this city gave the invocation and benediction. Miss Butler, who is a very well known singer, rendered some very beautiful selections. Music was furnished by the Imperial Mandolin Club orchestra, which played many beautiful pieces. Mr. Roscoe Wisner and Rev. E. I. Malone spent Sunday at Rev. McCray's church in St. Joseph. Public gatherings have been stopped for a few weeks owing to the prevalence of smallpox. COUNCIL, GROVE, KAN. Rev. I. B. Chiles preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mr. Walter Johnson and daughter Callie went to Dunlap, Kan., Sunday to attend a rally at the M. E. church. Miss Helen Kealen and Elizabeth Woods of Manhattan, Kan., spent the week-end visiting with Miss Vinkt Hooker and attended the fishing party. Miss Jane Gaylon of Dunlap, Kan., spent a few days in the Grove on business. While I were she visited Mrs. Ionnie Woods. Rev. 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City Miss Ora Majors gave a social at the Baptist church Saturday night, it which $9 was realized. Miss Beatrice Moore of Herington pent the week-end with her mother and other relatives. She returned to Herington Sunday accompanied by her cousin, Lillie Majors, who will make an extended visit. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Woods are contemplating opening an ice cream parlor, as there are quite a number of colored men her from Leavenworth working on the street paving gang. Miss Pearl Davis of Dunlap, Kan., visited over Sunday with Miss Violet Hooker. The schools closed with quite a number passing. Sheridan Settler graduated from the eighth grade. COFFEYVILLE, KAN. The cantata, "Jepththah and His Daughter," was rendered at the A. M. I. church with marked success to a crowded house. There were many requests for a repetition of the cantata. The same organization presented the cantata at Independence, Kan., and have been invited to put it on at Battleville, Okla., and Cherrywale, Kan. 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