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The Topeka Plaindealer Nineteenth Year. No. 51 NEGRO SOLDIERS HANGED CHANCE OF APPEAL TO THIRTEEN MEN GALLANTLY MAKE CHANTING A PSALM To Appease Wrath of The Demand of Court Marty partment Commander, ernment Took the Lives Offered in Its De MANGED WITHOUT SPEAL TO PRESIDENT NOTLY MARCH TO DEATH IN A PSALM. Bath of Texans, Upon it Martial and De- mander, the Gov- the Lives They Its Defsnse. NEGRO SOLDIERS HANGED WITHOUT CHANCE OF APPEAL TO PRESIDENT THIRTEEN MEN GALLANTLY MARCH TO DEATH CHANTING A PSALM. To Appease Wrath of Texans, Upon Demand of Court Martial and Department Commander, the Government Took the Lives They Offered in Its Defsnse. army, there will be no inducement or encouragement for men to join the army, because if all matters pertaining to their liberty are to be adjudicated by one man or set of men who may be prejudiced either on account of color or condition or other surrounding circumstances it will be dangerous and forebodes no good for a government like ours. It is in the duty of Congress and the Department to investigate this of the Southern De If the Commander of the One of the most dastardly crimes ever committed upon soldiers and citizens was perpetrated at Fort Sam Hueston, Texas when upon the demand of court martial and the Department Commander, last Tuesday morning when thirteen soldiers were taken out and hanged following the orders of the commanding general of the Southern division approved upon the report of a court martial which was held at that place for several days. When the government of the United States commences the lynching of colored people, what can we expect the haters of the colored people in the Southland to do but follow suit. the Southland to do but follow suit. Sixty-three of the soldiers were charged with mutiny. This court of inquiry consisted of men who were way up in army positions, such as brigadier generals and colonels, who had no direct communication with the men being tried, but being surrounded in a state and atmosphere of prejudice, and their associates were such that we believe caused such findings, and the execution of these findings and approval by one man is something unheard of in civilization, whether it be in civil courts or military affairs. These men, we believe, have committed willful murder and should be investigated and dishonorably discharged from the army. They hide under the proposition that the 45th Army Regulation permitted them to carry out this hellish deed. There never was a time in the history of the United States, either in civil or military affairs, that the party seeking redress did not have a tribunal of last resort. The matter should have been reviewed by the President of the United States before any final action was taken. This board and the commanding officer of the Southern Division claim that in time of war they have a perfect right to apply this code. If that be true, then they are still mistaken, because no war exists in this country, but on the other side of the ocean. We admit that the War Department has to have strict regulations where there might be mutiny of soldiers disobeying orders to defend this country by laying down in front of the enemy; this would apply. But her soldiers who were stationed at a post, as these were, coming in contact with the civil authorities and a fight or riot ensued through misunderstanding, there is no excuse that can be raised from a military standpoint where these men who were executed or sent to the penitentiary for life, have violated this code. We believe this court of inquiry who sat upon this case were moved by prejudice, and had they wanted to do the right thing would not have taken this great responsibility upon themselves. We do not know the birthplace or antecedents of these officers, but we will later find out the same and the sentiment and surroundings in which they were brought up. They have not only disgraced themselves, but they have disgraced the uniforms they wear, which represent a free government and free speech. Had these men mutinied against the officers and the government while in action and on duty, we would say that, while it would have been proper to condemn them to death, yet a higher authority than the commanding officer of that division should have reviewed the evidence and passed upon its legality and justification of the order. If such rules are allowed to be carried out in the matter and produce the evidence as given at this court-martial. We think that if this court is in existence it ought to be abolished, as it is very dangerous to have these cases in the hands of such officers as those who made this order in the case of the sixty-three men. These thirteen soldiers will go down in history as martyrs to the cause of liberty and self preservation. Their names will be linked with that of John Brown of Harper's Ferry. His enemies also said that he was a fanatic and that what he did was without warrant or authority, yet his act was the kindling of the fire that liberated four million slaves. Texas has always been a hotbed of rebel spirit, not only against the rights of the colored man, but against the flag and laws of the government. We think, since this has happened, it has set all the world to thinking of the wrongs that have been heaped not only upon colored citizens, but upon colored soldiers who are fighting to defeat the kaiser and to establish democracy for the entire world, but it seems not for themselves. The court of inquiry which ordered this outrage and the commanding officer who approved it will have to account to their Maker for this outrage. We shall wait with patience and see if the government will sit idly by and allow these outrages to be committed without investigating the same. We hope that every citizen, white and colored, who disapproves this action will write letters to the President and to their Congressmen protesting against this damnable outrage. The following telegram voicing our protest was sent to President Wilson: Topeka, Kan., Dec. 11, 1917. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President U. S. A., White House, Washington D. C. : Your Excellency—The execution of thirteen soldiers at Fort Sam Houston this a. m. without being reviewed by the commander-in-chief of the army is lynching. The approval of one man is not conforming to our democratic form of government, nor were they tried by their peers. Who knows but race' prejudice entered into this trial, being colored men and in Texas, one would soon reach the conclusion of the surrounding influence that this command had to be carried out. The execution of thirteen shows that it was likely intended to overweave the colored soldiers who might in the future attempt to defend themselves against Southern mobs and white civil officers who feel they are duty bound to mistreat colored people without due process of law. This government does not give the colored soldiers the same protection in the South that it does the white soldiers; if so, this crime would never have been. We hope you will use your power to see to it that this clause in the court-martial will be changed. Haman was hanged on the scaffold he built for another. Editor the Topeka Plaindealer. As we say, white soldiers as well as colored soldiers will probably suffer by this same method. Let the people of this country teach the coming generation that these thirteen men who went to their death without a murmur, singing praises of their Maker as they marched to the scaffold, were martyrs to the cause of liberty and their memory shall ever be cherished. Elsewhere in this paper we publish a detailed account of the execution. Following are the clauses in the military law under which the men were tried and convicted: 2308a, Art. 12.—General Courts Martial. 2308a, Art. 45.—In time of peace punishment shall not exceed limits fixed by the President. 2308a, Art. 46.—Death penalty not to be put in execution until approved by officer appointing court-martial. 2308a, Art. 48.—In addition to the approval of the officer appointing court martial, approval by President also required in any sentence of death, except in cases of persons convicted in time of war of mugger, rape, mutiny, desertion, or as spies. In such excepted cases sentence of death may be carried into execution upon confirmation by the commanding general of the army in the field or by the commanding general of the department. RACE LOYALTY. (By B. F. Allen, President Lincoln Institute.) "On guard!" The words of the dueling field. "On guard!" That is what I want to say to you today. Your country is at war. Our country—yours and mine—is plunging into the greatest war the world has ever known, in defense of liberty, civilization and justice. Not for conquest, not for territory, but for the right of men to pursue life, liberty and happiness—these are the things which the United States of America feels are worth fighting for. She care nothing for colonies, dynasties or conquest. She rights for the rights of man. "Over there"—over in France and Belgium" Americans of every race and color are standing to their guns in defense of those things which every American holds most dear. They are offering their very lives in defense of the principles laid down by the founders of this country; they are willing to sacrifice all for the cause of justice and humanity. It is an inspiring thought that in this age, which has been characterized as a commercialized age, men are willing so very willing—to fight for what they consider the truth and the right. It refutes the oft repealed in situation of the enemy that Americans have only a dollar patriotism. It confirms us in the belief that America today is more closely knit than she has been at any time since the American Revolution; that today the American people are united as they have never before been united. We, who are working each in our own way at home, or awaiting the call in duty, should be on guard against disloyalty. "On /guard!" Against disloyalty in whatever form it may come to you. There are many appeals to your sentiment, to your ease, to your cowardice—or what the other fellow supposes is your cowardice. There are many men who like to dwell upon the dangers of the battlefield to weaken your resolve to do your bit for your country. There are many men who point out to you that the discomforts which war brings upon all of us and to insinuate that there is no need for this, and that you shouldn't protest and argue against doing the things which are necessary to be done. "On guard!" Against those who would plung ou into unless strife with other American citizens at the time when we should all stand together. "On guard!" Against that love of ease and idleness which lies in the heart of every frail human being and which must be held sterile in check, especially in such times as these. 'On guard!' Against the selfish purpose which may lie behind your apparent desire to serve. Remember that your country is fighting unselfishly. See that you do the same, whether you fight with the gun or with the hoe, with the pea, or in any way, shape or fashion. Remember that this is not a time to pick and choose. Do what you can best do if it is possible to serve in that capacity, but do not withhold your service simply because you can not do exactly what you would like to do. And above all, be on your guard against any swerving of allegiance to your country and your flag. Of all the attributes of a patriot and a good citizen, loyalty is the purmount one. You may be strong, able, brave, but if you are not loyal you are a menace to your cause. A general may be provided with thousands of troops, all well armed, well equipped, provided with heavy artillery and all of the devices of modern warfare, but if his men are, not loyal he is, to all intents and purposes, unarmed and helpless. Loyalty, absolute loyalty, is the first lesson we must learn. It's an attribute which we must carry with us into every phase of our daily life until it becomes as fixed and unshakable as our own ego. Loyalty to your school, your business, your race, your country, your God. We must honor and support our own men in business and in the profession. sions. We must love, respect and protect our own women. We shall never give our race its proper place among the races of men as long as we believe that everything that is good is white and everything that is bad is black. Loyalty is the grateful acknowledgement of a sense of obligation for benefits conferred. We all know what contempt awaits the college slacker who betrays his college or the agent who betrays the trust reposed in him by his employer to a rival concern. A thousand times more deserving of contempt is the man who is disloyal to his race, his country or his God. In academic life we do not find it difficult to arouse that esprit de corps which is called "the school spirit." In churches the truly religious find enthusiasm for the religion of the Nazarene contagious. On the battlesfield the sight of the flag brings a lump into the throat of the fighting man. But it is behind the lines where loyalty falters, if at all. It is behind the lines that doubts creep in and that men are corrupted and led astray. It is outside the churches that the plous listen to the scoffer. It is in the desire to impress people of another color that the Negro grows ashamed of his own race instead of proving his right to be proud of it. The man who is ashamed of his race can never be anything but a reproach to it. The man who is ashamed of his country can never be anything but a disgrace to it; the man who is ashamed of his religion—any time, any place—has no right to call himself a Christian. On guard, then, against the man who seeks to make you ashamed of your religion; on guard against the vanity and the false pride which tends to make you ashamed of your race; on guard against the enemy in disguise who strives to make you betray your country by word or deed. You want to be proud of your race, your country, your religion. You have reason to be. You are entitled to the pride—the justifiable pride—that comes of the knowledge that your lot is cast with those who accomplished great things. You have good reason to be proud of your race. No other race has accomplished so much in such a space of time as the American Negro since he was enfranchised and made a man among men. From Booker T.Washington to Paul Lawrence Dunbar, what other race can show a more representative roll of honor than the Negro race? What other race has emerged from slavery to take its place in the learned professions, in business, in politics, in such a space of time? * * * INCREASING THE RACE IN GERMANY. Five months ago a man of some prominence who came from New York to deliver a commencement address at Emporia College told privately a story of the German official program of race preservation. Several such stories, much alike, have been heard from time to time, the never corroborated, so far as we know. The German state has despised the French, for one thing, because of the steady decline in the population of France. It has gloried in the steady increase of the German population. It is partly because of the decline in one case and increase in the other that Germany asserted its right to French colonies. Now the German population is declining and the tale is that the German state, attentive to its duty, requires what has been called "official pregnancy" among unmarried women. These stories, we say, never were confirmed, so far as we know, though widely circulated. But now comes George W. Simmons, vice president of the Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis, a man known throughout the West, manager of the Southwest division of the Red Cross, who in an official bulletin to the Red Cross of November 10, makes the following statement: "Just a few days ago I personally saw a copy made by the Red Cross man who showed it to me, of an order found upon a German officer who was captured on the western front within the last few months. "This man, Dr. Robert Davis, of Price $1.50 Per Year. Englewood, N. J., a member of the Red Cross staff which went to France last April, actually copied the document which instructed this officer to proceed to Berlin, where he would receive the names and addresses of certain German women whom he would visit for the purpose of increasing the race." It is logical, and the German state is nothing if not logical.—Topeka Daily Capital. Georgia has a labor problem and has made the mistake of trying to settle it in the East St. Louis way. The problem, it happens, is exactly the opposite of that in East St. Louis. In the Illinois city the whites appeared to fear the Negroes would do all the work, while in Georgia the complaint is that the Negroes will not do any of the work. The fact is not complete the season's work, but have bought cars and are employing less fortunate Negroes to drive them around. Any good cotton picker with a sizeable family has earned enough this season to buy a car and almost every tenant is put, of debt and has money ahead. The situation has become so threatening that Governor Dorsey has taken steps to protect the Negroes. So far, several white men have been arrested on charges of whipping and are shown to be guilty. It is said that none of these men are the kind who would be likely to pick cotton or do any other actual work as long as his crop was worth enough to enable him to hire labor. A proposal is made to dismiss the that many fields of cotton are unpicked, and that neither whites nor blacks are trying to save the crop. The result is that masked white men are riding abroad at night, stopping here and there to whip Negroes who own automobiles. The charge is made that the high price for cotton has put so much money in the hands of the Negroes that they will schools long enough for the children to save the cotton now in the fields. The men who have studied the problem most closely see two basic reasons for the present condition. One is the lack of education of the Negro in the past; the other is a failure to check the northward movement of Negroes last year. Between East St. Louis and Georgia the Negro is having a hard time. The Congressional Commission in East St. Louis might well go to Georgia and continue its work. NED O'BANION DIES IN COLORADO SPRINGS We regret to learn of the death of our old time friends, Mr. Ned O'Banion, Tuesday, Dec. 11th, at Colorado Springs, Col., where he has been residing at the home of Miss Willa Smith and Mrs. Lucile Jordan for the past six years. For some time he has been in ill health, but remained at his post of duty until a few months ago. Mr. O'Banion at one time served as a deputy sheriff in Colorado. Before going to Colorado he lived in Topeka and was employed at the state house. He is survived by a mother and brother, who reside at Clay Center, Kan. He was a Mason of high standing, a Knight Templar, and a member of Cyrene Commandery and Kaw Valley Lodge No. 18, A. F. & A. M., for a number of years. He was buried at Colorado Springs under the auspices of the Masonic lodges of that city through the instructions of Worshipful Master Thomas Payne of Kaw Valley No. 18. He was an active member of the A. M. E. church in that city. He was highly respected and admired by everybody with whom he came in contact. In his younger days he was known as a sweet tenor singer and often appeared in public entertainments in this section. He was born and reared at Clay Center, where he attended the public schools, and was 38 years of age. After going to Colorado he became one of the leaders of his race in Colorado Springs and did much to elevate them along political and social lines. Mr. O'Banlon was employed by one of the leading drug stores in Colorado Springs, where he was highly respected, trusted and honored. AUTOMORILE TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NEGROES Makes Special Offer to Students Who Enroll Before December 1, 1917. We are in communication with hundreds of boys and men in all parts of the country, mostly people in the rural districts. They are inter- ested in learning the automobile bus- iness. Many of them have arranged to come as soon as the crop is har- vested, ethers as soon as cotton pick- ing is over. We want to give the fellow that can come NOW a chance to get in and out before the rush comes, and, therefore, the following cut rates are offered: WE WILL TEACH YOU TO DRIVE FOR $10.00, or we will teach you the full chauffeur mechanic course complete for $50. GOOD POSITIONS WAITING There are lots of good positions waiting for competent chauffeurs and mechanics. Why not prepare yourself to get paid for what you know. If you have not got all of the money, we will help you. We have an employment department that will assist you in getting a job to help pay your expenses. Don't overlook this opportunity, but come at once. AFRO-AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL 1420-26 Woodland Ave., Kansas City, Missouri. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, Nov. 23, 1917) In the District Court of Shawnee In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE. To Paul T. Hamilton, Mrs. Mary Smith, Thomas G. Stinson, Robert Morrison, Robert Logan Morrison, Erin Rose Carpenter, Emmet Thomas Morrison, Juanita Morrison, Eugene Reed, Alberta Reed, James Reed; also to Thomas J. Stinson, if living and if deceased to his unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigs. To John Luther, if living and if deceased to his unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, and to the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of A. D. Robbins, deceased: You and each of you are hereby notified that a petition has been filed and suit commenced by plaintiff, John F. Keefer, against you and other defendants in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, being case No. 31292 in said court. That unless you answer said petition on or before the 5th day of January, 1918, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you and the other defendants in favor of plaintiff, quieting plaintiff's title in him and excluding each and all of you from any title or interest in the following described property situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, to-wit: Commencing at the southeast corner of the west half of the northwest quarter of Sec. 1, Town 12, Range 16, east, thence north 1080 feet, thence east 2047.85 feet, more or less, to the west line of the Reed tract of land, thence south 159 feet, thence west 337.5 feet, thence south 822 feet, thence east 667.5 feet to the center of Seventh street, thence south to the south line of the northeast quarter of said section, thence west 2387.5 feet to the place of beginning. 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THE NINETY-SECOND DIVISION To the Topeka Plaindealer: You have undoubtedly learned by this time of the formation of the 92nd Division National Army, composed of colored soldiers. In order to remove exsiting handicaps and to insure the greatest success to this organization it is necessary that we secure a number of technically trained men and skilled artisans of the various trades, such as civil engineers, stenographers, typists, auto repairers, electricians, telegraph and radio operators, linemen, dratsmen, cable splicers, plumbers, pharmacists, harness-makers and clerks. The available number of specialists as secured by the draft has been quite small in most instances and nil in others. The welfare and success of this division should be of the greatest interest to the Negro race as well as to the United States in general, and if the need of these specialists was brought to the attention of the public we believe there would be a big response by means of enlistments to eliminate the barriers to our efficiency. It is requested that you make an appeal through your estimable newspaper to your readers and present our needs, the obligation devolving upon the race to insure the maximum efficiency of this division, and patriotic duty which all owe to home and country. Major General C. C. Dallou, commanding the 92nd division, has presented the urgent necessity of those specialists to the War Department and directed that all recruiting officers be directed to enlist for foot service, colored, regular army, men fulfilling the requirements as stated in the first paragraph. In addition we would suggest that you show the splendid opportunities existing in regard to promotion. Brains and ability are at a premium in the army as well as in civil life and the capable men are always in demand. To the young, ambitious, intelligent Negro, home opportunity and country are calling. The general procedure for these enlistments would be for the applicants to report to the nearest recruiting station and apply for enlistment in the foot service, colored, regular army, stating their qualifications as specialists and presenting bona fide evidence of same, and requesting that they be transferred upon enlistment either to the field signal battalion or the engineer regiment, 92nd division, stationed at Camp Sherman, Ohio. Correspondence is invited from all who are interested, and communications should be addressed to "The Personnel Officer," 92nd Division, Camp Funston, Kansas. Any assistance you may give us in this matter will be greatly appreciated and your interest and consideration in our welfare is requested. Very truly yours, Since America's entrance into the world war many of the boys of the craft have been summoned to the colors to serve their country at this time and hour of its serious need, and as Masonle brethren we owe it to them to make the army life and necessary suffering as bearable as possible. The holiday season will soon be on, and I request that you assist me in giving to each of our boys at the front a Christmas token. To enable each lodge to comply with our request, I would suggest that where you can do so, you take a free will offering in your lodge or give a benefit entertainment for the purpose. When you have collected the funds, send same to A F Wilson, Grand Secretary, 940 New Jersey avenue, Kansas City, Kan., who will promptly receipt you for whatever is sent. I also request that you give the name and camp address of each one or your members who have been called to the colors The minutes of the last session of the Grand Lodge will be in your lodge by the time you get this notice in the official organ, and I am hereby instructing lodges that they begin with the first meeting in January to collect the burial fund, which fund was ordered created by the Grand Lodge at its last session. The plan is to collect 10 cents per month from each member, paying the amount over to the custodian at the same time the endowment money is sent. At the end of six months, when there is a death in any lodge, from this fund is drawn sixty dollars ($60) to bear the fu- neral expense. Send all such collections to Fred Roundtree, Grand Custodian, 1317 Van Buren St., Topeka,' Kan. H. I. MONROE, G. M. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer Dec. 7, 1917.) Mabel C. Martin, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To Mabel C. 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One might tramp for hours over the hundreds of brush covered acres of the military reservation without finding either execution site or burial ground, as there are no landmarks near. The 'engine' took place not more than a hundred yards from bath houses which have been built near a swimming pool in the Salado creek, used by men of the national army at Camp Travis, half a mile away, but mesquite trees effectually screened the trampled ground. The condemned Negroes had known of their fate since Sunday. Twelve of them sought spiritual counsel of army Y. M. C. A. workers. The thirteenth, whose name has not been disclosed, gave no inkling that he knew. Outwardly all of the Negroes were stoical They did not know the date of the execution, but last night they were taken from the cavalry guard house, where they have been prisoners more than a month, and plated in separate barracks. Even after the execution and the return of the guard to camp, news of what had occurred did not spread through the camp or through the city until announced by newspapers. It created some demonstration among the Negroes who had followed the progress of the trial in the nature of "mournings" at a few Negro churches Crowds at these, however, were small. No announcement has been made when the 41 Negroes given life sentences by the court martial will be taken to Fort Leavenworth. Inspite of the executions and announcement of other sentences this moring the riot at Houston is not a closed incident. Investigation is still in progress and it is expected additional court-martials will follow. Life Culture Review Magazine $5,000.00 PRIZE CONTEST These piles will be given to the individuals securing the highest number of yearly subscribers to FIRE LIFE CULTURE MAGAZINE, by February 1,1918. Life Culture Review Is the only magazine of its kind in the world published by people of color. 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He was the founder of the Western Christian Recorder and for four consecutive times has been elected by the General Conference as its editor. He was ably assisted by his talented and devoted wife whom he affectionately called on all occasions "Madame Louise," who was not with him at the time of his death, but was attending another conference in Arkansas in the interest of the paper. She immediately started home and was met at the depot by a number of de- NEGRO GAINS BY MIGRATION Readjustment of Labor in North and South Will Follow War. From the Detroit Free Press. Detroit's position as an industrial center has made the problem of Negro migration a vital one and the city's social workers listened with interest to Prof. Arthur Evans Wood's lecture on the subject at Temple Beth El. "More than any other locality the North is bound to face a practical problem of race assimilation," said Prof. Wood, "and at present a great deal of civil and industrial statesmanship will be necessary. "The immediate cause for the enormous migration of more than four hundred thousand Negroes in a past eighteen months has been the great opportunity in industry created by the European war. When the war broke out fully one hundred and fifty thousand reserves left the United States to serve in the armies of their respective countries and presently the immigration from Europe decreased until the approximate loss for the year ending June, 1916, was more than two hundred thousand. With this shutting off of the foreign supply of unskilled labor, many places in industry were to be found among the manufacturing and mining interest of the North. "With the loss of a large part of Southern mobile labor, the capitalists in the South are beginning to realize that something must be done. Undoubtedly the migration will charge the system of land holding, which has helped to keep the Negro in debt. Abandonment of the one crop system will probably result and with this more state expenditure for the agricultural education of the Negro, for his best work as a racer, to be done in the fields. "In the North the Negro is being in as the Urban League of Detroit is urging, that he make good in his position, so that may successfully compete with the influx of foreign labor which may be expected. It is not probable that general social and business will be entirely for an unconscious process of segregation goes on in the North. As the migrant himself is concerned, he is being thrust into a new economic competition. A large number may make good and some may return to the South, but whether the Negroes are able to meet the new demands of efficiency or not, it probable that changed conditions in the South will make for a total net gain to the race." A GREAT MAN GONE. 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McClelland's Double Strength DANDRUFF CURE is a Marvelous Discovery will positively promote the growth of hair in a very short time, providing it is used according to directions. Dandruff, Falling Hair, Itching Scalp,etc., have been Tuskegee, Ala., Dec. 8.—The bakery at Tuskegee Institute has been successfully experimenting with sweet potatoes as a partial substitute in making bread. This bread is composed of approximately two parts of white flour and one part of boiled mashed sweet potatoes. The result of the use of this combination has been the saving of about 200 pounds of flour each day, and there is no very apparent difference between this bread and the bread which is made wholly of wheat flour. The potato bread will be used exclusively at the Institute as a part of Tuskegee's program of war economy. A booklet describing somewhat in detail this experiment with sweet potatoes has been prepared at the Institute. EMPORIA, KAN. Mr. John Sims of Denver, Colorado, passed through Emporia recently en route to Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Fay Mason of Topeka has taken up her residence with her uncle, Mr. Thurman Williams, of Emporia, formerly of Salina, Kan. Mr. Williams is a very highly respected citizen of Emporia. He was formerly with the Santa Fe as a train porter, but has retired from railroad service and has purchased the three-chair barber shop of David Stafford, with Mr. Dert J. Allen as partner. Mr. Williams is a prominent member of the Masonic order. Dr. E. C. Lett, Mr. Chas, Douglas, Mr. Joseph Brown, Mr. B. E. Crawford, Mr. Link Gayden and Mr. Thurman Williams will go to Lawrence in January to take the Scottish Rite degrees in Masonry and the Mystic Shrine. Miss Ellen French of Colorado Springs was a visitor in our city. Messrs. Carl Murray, Carter Carlos and Lamar Flower of Camp Funston and Ft. Riley visited here during Thanksgiving week. of The Grant Literary society of the A. M. E. church met Thursday, November 24, and organized with the following officers: Mr. B. C. Crawford, president; Mr. M Hooker, vice president; Miss Hazel Rodgers, secretary; Miss Irene Tidwell, treasurer; Miss Marguerite Armstead, reporter; Miss Ina Thomas, critic. The society adjourned to meet December 6. The Grant Literary society met December 6. Program; Recitation. Miss Lucile Armstead; short speech. Mr. Durham; vocal solo, Miss Hazel Hickman. Mr. B. C. Crawford was elected delegate to the Interstate Literary, which meets in Kansas City, Kan. LEAVENWORTH, K\N. Mr. A. J. Cone was a Kansas City visitor Tuesday. Among the many functions given for Mrs. Beatrice Conge before her leaving for the Philippine islands to join her husband was the reception given last Thursday by her sister, Miss Georg's Taylor at 416 Dakota street. About 100 guests called between the hours of two and eight. Miss Ruth Graves is still on the sick list. Mesdarius R. W. Ward. completely cured by the use of one 25c box of DOUBLE STRENGTH DANDRUFF CURE. After using a few boxes your hair will become naturally soft and glossy. The Drake and Sayde Anderson gave a six o'clock tea for Mrs. Beatrice Contee, who leaves the last of this week for Manila, Philippine Islands. When in Leavenworth don't forget Hamilton's Winter Garden. Strictly up to date. Latest music. The trustees and choir of Bethel A. M. E. church gave a reception for Mrs. Contee at the church Thursday, at which time they presented her with a thermos bottle and a correspondence tablet as a mark of appreciation of her faithful service as organist of Bethel A. M. E. church for twelve years. Miss Ethel White was the guest of Mrs. D. Hamilton Sunday. Miss Georgia Taylor entertained about twenty little folks Friday afternoon in honor of her niece little Miss Genevieve Parker, who leaves soon with her mother for Manila, P. I. Games and music formed the enjoyment of the evening. Mrs. Beatrice Contee and daughter Genevieve left Saturday morning for Manila, P. I., to join Sergeant Contee, who is stationed there. Mrs. Contee's father and sister accompanied them as far as L wrence, where they will stop a short time with her sister, Mrs. Gertrude Clark. LA CYGNE, KAN. Mr. Chester Young came up from Coffeyville to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Mary Carter and Mrs. Rose Hess came down from Paola Friday to be at the bedside of their sick uncle, Mr. Tobias Pinks. Mrs. Cynthia Sublett went to Kansas City to visit her sister, Mrs. Martha Walker. Mrs. Della Wright returned home after a week's visit with her mother, Mrs. Annie Allen. Little J. C. Allen has been confined at home with chicken pox. Little Kathleen Allen has been indisposed with chicken pox for a few days. Mr. George Berry of Geneva, Kan., came to attend the funeral of his uncle, Mr. Tobias Pinks. Mrs. Bertha Clarity went to Kansas City to visit her daughter, Miss Nettle Clarity. Mr. Tobias Pinks, who has been ill for several years, died at his home in the south part of town Monday, December 3. Funeral services were held at the Second Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Crutchfield of Fort Scott. The remains were laid Oak Lawn cemetery. Pev Gillan's came up from Pleas unton last Sunday to fill his pulpit the Wood children of Mound City, Kan., and Miss Ida Woodson of La Cygne were quietly married at the home of Rev. Mack Allen last HOW HE QUIT TOBACCO ```markdown ``` This veteran, S. R. B. Campbell, was addicted to the successor use of substance 'for many years, because it just needed something to help him. He learned of a free book that told about to learn habits and how to counter it, much, too, and really, in a life like a new man. mount better too write a lot here to do in for to have any better time to lead like a new man. How are during a way of the book on the book about the new day of the year, a new time, a postcard, by your time to be held up to 1800 A Reading K. Your Year of The Year will be surprised in your reading. I wish a new day to read. Away, your life will be a new day to read. It is your time to read. Mrs. Nettle Fortner and little baby Bethel are getting along nically. COUNCIL GROVE, KAN. Ladies and gentlemen from Junction City, Manhattan, Dunlap and Emporia attended the dance given by the Woods brothers Thanksgiving night. Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Walker, who are known as the "Musical Walkers," are here visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harding had eighteen of the family for dinner on Thanksgiving. The Council Grove folks who have been working in Junction City are all home again. The debate on the question, "Which is the most useful, the automobile or the horse?", at the literary Friday night was decided in favor of the automobile. Mr. George Rice was taken to Kansas City last week by his son Otis, for an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Velia Kibble are the parents of a baby girl, born November 26. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Alexander are the parents of a baby girl, born December 5. The Leavenworth men who have been working on the streets here for the last eight months have returned home, taking their families. Mrs. Lydia Johnson-Porter left November 30 for Leavenworth accommodated by her little sister and niece, Rachel and Sadie Johnson. They expect to make their home with Mrs. Porter. Misses Sarah and Violet Hooker spent Thanksgiving in Ottawa with their brother, Clarence Hooker, and family. Miss Sarah returned Friday and Miss Violet Sunday night. Mr. Martin Hooker of Emporia is visiting his sisters, Sarah and Violet Hooker. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harding of Hill Crest farm spent last Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Earl White at the Woodland home. Miss Ida Brown, who is attending high school here, spent the week-end at Wagstaff with her parents. The following persons from here attended the Roland W. Hayes concert given at Convention Hall, Kansas City, last Friday night: Mrs. I L. Durroh, Miss Daisy N Peak, Miss Tillie Wellings, Mr. Jesse Shepherd and Mr. John E. Lowry. Miss Gertrude Dillard continues on the sick list. The two churches are getting every thing in readiness for Christmas. KANSAS CITY, KAN. The cornerstone having of the 8th street Baptist church, Rev. D. B Jackson, pastor, was under the auspices of the Ministers' alliance of the Twin Cities and Independence, Mo. They are making rapid progress with the work on their new building. Mr. H. D. Holder, 202 Stewart avenue, after a pleasant visit in L. belle, Mo., and Quincy, Ill. has returned home. Mrs. Jennie Porter, 814 N. Third street, is seriously ill at her home. Miss M. Shurer is ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. Nadle Green, 316 Greely avenue. The funeral of Mrs. Martin Culberson, aged 90 years, was held December 3 from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Delia Jackson, 816 Nebraska avenue, conducted by Reva, W. H. Thomas and J. F. Griffin of the A. M. E. church. She leaves twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, among whom are Prof. R. G. Jackson and Mrs. J. A. Hodge. Interment was at her old home, Lexington, Ky. Hon. N. C. Crews was on the program at the Forum December 2 and held the audience spellbound with his fine address. Dr. and Mrs. Bell, Miss Pearl Rhodes and Miss Myrtle Hurst, all teachers of Wichita, Kan., motored through in the Doctor's lounge to attend the reception given Prof C A. Curry and bride. The funeral of Harold Holmes, 646 Rowland avenue, who was shot by a white boy, was held from the home Monday afternoon, Dec 3, under the auspices of the Roy Scouts, of which he was a member, with Prof Mowbray of Sumner high school in charge Interment in Hutchinson Kan Mr. ad Mrs. H. J Mack, 202 Parallel, but who are now making their home in Glenn Ferry, ladho, writes the Plaindealer representative that they are doing fine. They were among our very best citizens and we regretted very much to see them leave. We Sam Williams, 2802 North Sixth street, is ill at his home with Miss Olive Henderson, teacher in Douglass grade school, is sick and has taken a leave of absence until January 1. Miss Lella Elmore is ill at her home, 1326 East Fourteenth Street, K. C. Mo. Miss Almeda Jarrett, teacher in Dunbar grade school, is sick and has gone to her relatives in Chicago, Ill. Miss Lillian Burns, one of the popular young ladies of Lawrence, Kan., and who formerly taught in Oklahoma, is teaching at the Douglass school here in place of Miss Otte Hlenderson, and is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Goins, 1502 North Ninth street. Rev. Chas. Stewart, of Chicago, representative of the Associated Press, was in the city last week and attended the Roland W. Hayes recital. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tilford Davis, 1116 Washington boulevard. Mrs. J. C. Morton, 625 State avenue, who was called to Palm'sra, Mo., several weeks ago by the serious illness of her son, received word since her return this week that he is rapidly improving. Miss M. Gillispie, 633 Garfield avenue, is ill at Ler home. Miss Myrtle Stewart, teacher at Stowe school, was out of school this week on account of illness. Mrs. H. D. Scott was a delegate to the supreme convention of the I. C. I. at Nashville, Tenn. She visited the Baptist Publishing House and Meharry Medical College, and other places of interest while there. She is now in her new home at 627 Winona avenue. NEWS FROM GEORGE R. SMITH. Miss Susie Simpson of De Soto, Mo., entered school December 11. Little Merlin Hayes, son of President Hayes, is on the sick list. The Smithsonian Literary society meets every Friday night Miss E. H. Simpson is president of the organization. The past Friday an interesting program was rendered. One special feature of it was a debate; subject, "Resolved, That the Negro should be segregated." Miss Willa May Nicholson and Mr. J. McKnight took the affirmative and Miss Vivian Peale and Mr. Alonzo Reynolds were on the negative side. The affirmative won. Mr. Jesse Brown of Earlsboro, Oklahoma, a graduate of this school, visited here last week. He was on his way to Chicago, where he is taking a course in embalming. We were sorry to learn that on his arrival in Chicago he was robbed of $325. Mr. Hiwa.d Wright is on the sick list. Much interest has been aroused in the Sunday school. A contest is one The students are divided into the purples and the whites. Each side is trying to win the contest, which ends just before Christmas. Prof. L. Stewart lectured to the Student body Sunday afternoon. The subject of his lecture was "A Rosebud." MAPLE HILL, KAN. Mrs. Shelby Oliver is at home from Topeka after about a month's stay with her son Wendell. Charles Davis is on the sick list Charles David is on the sick list Mrs. Flora Bradley left for Impora Monday morning. Clayton and Eldon Wallace of Rossville visited their mother last week VINITA, OKLA. Mrs. Bettie Hicks, who has been all for some time, in convalescing. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Willis of Kansas City were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Willis, Jr., Sunday, en route to Wagoner, Okla. Mrs. James Davis and daughter returned Monday evening from Chautauque, where they spent Thanksgiving. Misses Lovie Buffington and Gertrude McKinney visited in Wagoner during Thanksgiving week. Mrs. Berry Thompson came home Friday evening from Oswego, Kan. Prof W. A. Daster, principal of Attucks High school, and his teach- ers, Misses Sadie Davis, Alice Wal- ton and Mabel Vaughn, attended the Northeast District teachers' meet- ing at Sapulpa Thanksgiving week. They report a profitable as well as delightful time. Mme. Florence Cole-Talbert of De- froit, Mich., gave a delightful recital at Bethel A. M. H. church Wednes- day evening. She was assisted by Mrs. Gentry of Okmulgee, Okla., ac- companist, and Miss Mabel Vaughan, plano solo. Miss Matel Fuller, piece of Irof, and Mrs. W. A. Fuster, left for Rentlesville, Okla., Thursday evening to resume her tutter as teacher in city schools. They stand for Merit and Reputation. This Ointment successfully used for eighty years, in thousands of cases of skin troubles. The Only ORIGINAL Complexion Brightener. At all druggists, or sent by mail upon receipt of price, 25¢ each. Made Only By Beware of Substitutes and Imitations. They may be dangerous. Look for the Melon-Colored packages and our Trade Marks. Famous Chefs use and recommend Ismert-Hincke Milling Co. Topeka, Kansas. Misses Mattle Lynch and Lula Austin of Tulsa, Okla., were pleasant visitors in the city during Thanksgiving week. Miss Lucine Henry pleasantly entertained the W. W. club of the First Baptist church Monday evening at her home on South First street. The next meeting will be with Miss Flossie Wilson. Mrs. Oscar Moore, on S. Fourth street, entertained Tuesday evening at six o'clock dinner, complimentary to Mendames Katie Curtis of Fort Scott, Kan. and Fields of Iola, Kan. The Missionary society of Bethel A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. W. H. Venters, on South Second, Tuesday afternoon, visitors being Mendames Curtis of Fort Scott, Kan., and Fields of Iola, Kan. The Senior and Junior Missionary societies of the First Baptist church met at the home of Mrs Rev. Tomlin Wednesday afternoon, on South Third street. The dinner served Thanksgiving day by the ladies of Bethel A. M. E. was a grand success, the total amount raised being $56.87. Mr. Daniel Henry is on the sick list. Mrs. Curtis of Fort Scott, Kan. and Mrs. Fields of Iola, Kan., who were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Martin during Thanksgiving week, returned home Wednesday morning. Give or phone all news for The Plaindealer to Haydee C. Finely, phone 467. Mr. Bert Fine was in Fort Scott Saturday. Mr. Earl Arnold was in Joplin Sunday. Mr. Samuel Gross returned from Ottawa Sunday night after a two weeks' visit. Mr. R. H. Fine went to Fort Scott Sunday afternoon to visit friends, returning Monday morning. Miss Alice Harrington of Mound City was in this city Monday en route to Fort Scott on business. Mr. Arthur Wilson of La Cygne visited in this city Sunday Mr. R. Johnson, editor of the Fort Scott Messenger, was in this city Thursday evening. The Messenger is a colored newspaper only a few months old and we wish Mr Johnson much success with the new publication. Miss Fennor, and Miss Jessie Smith Spirit and Reputation. Used for eighty years, types of skin troubles. Complexion Brightener. or sent by mail price, 25¢ each. Only By Drug C Brooklyn, N. Y. Imitations. 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When the attention of The Plaindaleer is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheer- fully be made. Unassigned communications, except from our regular correspondents will not be published. An Open Letter to the Editor of the Kentucky State Journal. The following editorial is clipped from the Kentucky State Journal of Thursday, Nov. 15, 1917: "We do not approve of the action of the Vicksburgers who made a Negro army officer shed his regimentals and shake the dust of the town from his feet, but we do wonder what between heaven and earth induced a Negro officer to go to Vicksburg in his regimentals expecting the 'hospitable reception' which he says he did not receive. "Were we a 'culled genman' wearing a military uniform we should go to Detroit or Minneapolis for a holiday, or good old Boston, or even New York, rather than seek the city of Vicksburg as one in which to sun ourselves in the habilliments of honor and glory. It would be better sport and better strategy. "The Vicksburgers were wrong, very. But they were Vicksburgian to the heart and as the 'off sah' must have known Vicksburg and its sentiments and its methods of expressing the same, why did he go to Vicksburg in his uniform and attitudinize, rather than go to some city in which he would have been appreciated and accorded due courtesy?" Editor of the Kentucky State Journal: The undercigned colored citizens, who are constant, interested and loyal readers of your valuable columns, and who recognize and regard the Kentucky State Journal as one of the really great newspapers of the Southland, wish to enter courteous yet earnest and emphatic protest against an editorial to be found in your today's publication. We refer to your comment upon the unfortunate incident which occurred recently at Vicksburg, Miss., at which time a colored officer lately commissioned to go forth to fight for the flag of this our common country, was maltreated, stripped of his uniform and forced to leave under cover of darkness. We agree with you most heartily in your expression of disapproval of the treatment accorded him by some thoughtless citizens of Vicksburg, but we beg to dissent from your opinion of the inadmissibility of his going there. Our information is that the young man did not go to Vicksburg either for "sport" or "strategy," as intimated in your editorial, but for the purpose of bidding farewell to loved ones before being called to offer up his life upon the gory battlefields of France, and thereby help to "make the world safe for democracy." To us it seems unkind and ungenerous to offer the presumption that he had traveled such a long distance for a "holiday" or to "surp himself in the habitiments of honor and glory." Surely the privilege should be given to this young man—as in every other soldier—to say good-bye to those near and dear to him, before making his perilous journey across the waters, possibly never to return. And the fact that he was possessed of a black face and wore the uniform of an officer in the United States army should be no bar to his undisturbed exercise of this privilege. It should be remembered that— Fleecy locks and dark complexion Should not forfeit nature's claim, Skins may differ, but affection Dwells in black and white the same. We wish to further enter our most sincere protest against your allusion, in the spirit of ridicule, to a "culle" gen'man," and an "offah," regarding same as extremely unkind and untimely. He who offers his services at this time to his country should not be treated in a spirit of jeal. We are being confronted today with the most unusual and alarming conditions in all the annals of human history. The spirit of "man's inhumanity to man" has engulfed practically all christendom, and the world is literally on fire. Across the great divide a holocaust of war is raging with unabating fury. Arrayed against us is an enemy that is aggressive, vigilant, powerful, resourceful, vindictive, unscrupulous, mendacious and brutal. With France heroically fighting the fight of desperation, Russia rent asunder by internal broils and dissensions, England confronted with the gravest crisis since the war began, Italy retreating in dismay before the enemy, our own soldiers falling early victims to German bullets, and the fact staring us in the face that America must win this war, surely this is the time for the most sober thought and the most serious utterance. God forbid that in this hour of national peril and threatened disaster there should be anything uttered written or done to chill the spirit of patriotism swelling in the breast of any loyal American, be he black or white. This is the hour of all others when the passions and prejudices which have divided us should be obliterated, and when we should stand together as one against our common danger. In this crisis in American history we should forget our creeds, classes, colors, and conditions, and stand out for Americanism—unsullied, untrameled, and undismayed. At this time when we are threatened with the mailed fat, we should up hold the arms of our President. The American Negro asks for nothing but fair play and a chance to prove his loyalty to his country and the old flag. To paraphrase an expression of our late lamented leader, Dr. Washington, the race should stand "socially as distinct as the fingers, but united patriotically as the hand itself." The patriotism of the Negro has been attested upon the battlefields of our country from historic Bunker Hill to bloody Carrizal. In this present crisis we stand ready, as ever before, to lay our lives cheerfully upon the altar of our nation's honor. Already 83,000 Negroes have been conscripted and are now at training camps preparing for the call to the red fields of carnage. When this awful war is over a few of them will return after having rendered heroic, self-sacrificing service. More of them will return bearing in their bodies unhealed wounds, incurable diseases, malmed for life. The greater part of them will "sleep their last sleep" in unknown sunken graves, "somewhere in France." Shall we not, then, cheer them ere they depart, and have them feel that the flag for which they are to fight and die is their shibboleth and protection? Should we not have them feel that the uniform they wear is to be to them, not an object of rufile or destruction, but a badge of honor* Are they to understand that the uniform of the United States army is to be respected in all or only in certain parts of our country? Are citizens, offering their lives to their country, to be insulted, mistreated and outraged because of their color? Have loyalty and service no weight when coming from Negroes, even in this crisis in the history of our country? Do the upright, thoughtful, just and Christian men and women of America endorse, sanction and condone such outrages upon a class of citizens than whom there are none more patient, loyal and patriotic? Shall we not have these black soldiers know that when they lay down their lives for their country on hateful fields far away that a grateful nation will enshrine them in perpetual memory, even though they are of dusky hue and of a lowly race? Yours for our common country, united and victorious.—(Signed) E. F. Underwood, L. R. Diggs, and thirty others. CHANUTE, KAN. Several Negro children participated in the entertainment given Friday night at the high school by Webster school. Mr. Frank Jones is still acting in the capacity of extra porter on the Southeastern division of the Santa Fe. Mr. Jackson Kouns is kept pretty busy during these severe cold days. Mrs. E. McDaniel is reported to be doing nicely after a month of serious illness. Mrs. J. Brigham and Oscar Williams spent Wednesday in Iola. Mrs. M. Gaston has been indisposed for the past week. On account of the shortage of gas several of the churches were unable to have their regular evening services. A number of our young men spent Sunday in Iola. Mr. E. Crith will spent the Christmas holidays with his parents in Topeka. Mr. N. H. Campbell will give a concert in Ottawa on the 26th. Mrs. L. Brigham returned Monday after spending the week-end in Jola. Dr. Allison was here Monday and Tuesday looking after the interests of his band. The A. M. E. church started a series of meetings last Sunday, but on account of the severe cold weather and shortage of gas were compelled to close. Mrs. Goodseal is able to be out again after two weeks illness. The Fleur de Lis Art Club met Wednesday with Mrs. O. Fields. Last Wednesday was cement pay day. Mrs. N. A. Perkins returned to Parsons Sunday after spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. F. Goodseal. The band is taking in new members. Those who joined last week were Norman Goodseal, cornet; Carl Fletcher, trombone; and Eugene Hale, French alto. Leonard Hale is working for the Miller Oil Co. The fifth Sunday in December is Ladies' day at the New Hope Baptist church. Mr. Wendell Allen has accepted a position with the Sinclair Refining Co. Mr. C. Fields has indisposed a couple of days last week. ABILENE ,KAN. Mrs. M. Gibson returned from Denver, Col., where she was visiting her daughter. Mrs. eutrice Patterson was here visiting relatives and returned to her home in Kansas City Monday. Mrs. J. B. Lewis returned from Lansing, Okla., where she was visiting her son, Mr. Francis Cranshaw, and wife. Mrs. Coffee returned from Blue Rapids Saturday, where she was visiting relatives. Mrs. Tillie Hampton was visiting her daughter Monday and departed for Junction City Friday. The Sunday school of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will have a Christmas postoffice. Rev. J. C. Rogers filled his pulpit at Mt. Zion Baptist church and preached an able sermon, both morning and evening. Mr. A. B. White, Mrs. E. Velle and Miss Carrie McReynolds motored to Camp Funston Sunday. COLOR NO BAR TO U. S. SOLDIERS COLOR NO BAR TO U. S. SOLDIERS Law Prohibits the Segregating of Black Soldiers in Public Places. Prohibiting the Discrimination in Any Manner Against Soldiers of the United States Because of Color or For Any Other Reason or For Any Other Reason Be it enacted by the Congress of the United States: That it shall hereafter be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or society to in any manner discriminate against any person now in or who shall hereafter be in the military service of the United States, by any means or method or through any agency or under any pretext whatsoever, and it shall be unlawful for any such persons, firms, corporations or other agencies to do anything or by any act or deed, spoken word or writing of any kind attempt to cast reflection on or bring disrepute to or to in any way humiliate any such person so engaged or hereafter to be engaged in such military service by making, directly or indirectly, any reference to the color of the soldier or his nationality, but his uniform and his enlistment shall be a complete protection to him against all such discrimination or attempts at the same, and from all insults and insultation; and while wearing or entitled to wear the uniform of a soldier of his country he must be respected by all persons as an American citizen and as one of her soldiers. Any persons, firms, corporations or other agencies violating the provisions of this act shall, on conviction in any competent court, be fined in any sum not more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not to exceed one year or by both such fine and imprisonment. KINSLEY, KAN. Mr Brown of Garden City preached at the Church of God Sunday night. Mrs. Pitts left for Emporia for a visit of a few days. Miss Lucy Bowen left for her home in St John after visiting for a week at the home of Mrs. Woods, in Garfield. Mrs. Flora Cloud and Mrs. Jones apent Tuesday in Larned shopping. Mrs. O. Jacobs returned from St. John Tuesday night. Mrs. James Franklin is expecting her daughters home from Chillicothe, Ill., for Christmas. Mr. Walter Winchester is greatly disappointed, the weather having prevented him from moving his house to town. Mr. Grant Walker returned from Dodge City last Saturday evening. The Civic League met last Monday and rendered a very interesting program along patriotic lines. THE SUNFLOWER STATE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION The Sunflower State Agricultural Association held one of the best and most successful sessions in its history last week at the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, presided over by Dr. W. R. Carter, president. The exhibit was the largest and best in the history of the association, and there were many premiums awarded. There were some strong representatives from Manhattan, who furnished valuable information to the farmers. Special mention is made of C. P. Thompson of the State Agricultural College, who spoke on "The Best Hogs for Kansas," and his information was so complete that all who heard him reaped some benefit. Charles Stewart was present and spoke Wednesday night on "Food Conservation and the Negro in War." He called attention to the government being in need of men—real men—and manhood, he declared was of physical size or strength, but mind. Rev. Dr. Van Leu of Wichita made the closing address. The following statement was prepared by the executive committee and ordered sent to the public press: Wherens, Through the public press and verbal information, rumors and charges have been brought to the notice of the executive committee of the Sunflower State Agricultural Association of Kansas which are detrimental to the good name and character of our president, William R. Carter, and we, as the executive committee of the Sunflower State Agricultural Association, deem it our duty for the good of the association and all others concerned that we should thoroughly investigate such rumors and charges. Therefore, upon motion made by J. G. Groves of Edwardsville, Kan., and seconded by David Chiles of Topeka, Kan., entered into a thorough and careful investigation of all the facts presented by all parties concerned in making said charges. We find that there is no good ground to warrant PHARES . . . We, therefore, the executive committee of said Sunflower State Agricultural Association, do hereby congrate the said William R. Carter, president of the Sunflower State Agricultural Association, from all such charges and pledge to him our full cooperation and assistance in furthering and advancing the work of the said association throughout the state of Kansas. (Signed) J. R. RODGERS, Franklin. J. G. GROVES, Wyandotte. J. C. CARSON, Douglass DAVID CHILES, Shawnee WILLIAM FOSTER, Osage. DEATH OF MRS. FRANCES SEXTON AT FORT SCOTT Mrs. Frances Sexton, wcow of the late Wiley Sexton, died Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock, of heart failure. Her death occurred barely a month after that of her late husband. The two deaths occurring as they did, proved a great shock to the community, as both were conscientious and faithful to duty in whatever capacity engaged. She was born in S. Wintetown, Ill., in 1843, united in marriage to Paul Quinn Sexton, April 14, 1868. Both had passed the three score and ten, yet until recently they were quite active in both religious and social circles. Mrs. Frances Sexton was one of the oldest members of the A. M. E. church and a charter member of Violet chapter No. 41, O. E. S. She was loved by all who knew her. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, at the A. M. E. church. The funeral oration was delivered by Rev. J. T. Smith and his address was very touching. The Eastern Star services were conducted by Prof. E. J. Hawkins, assisted by the Worthy Matron, Mrs. M. Smallley, and sisters of Violet chapter No. 41. These ceremonies were solemn, impressive and beautiful. Papers culled during the life of the deceased were read by Mr. D. C. Bruce and Mrs. Hattle Basnett. Mrs. Vina Taylor sang a most touching selection at the close of the service. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. The deceased is survived by a mother, Mrs. Maria Scott, 94 years old; a son, Albert Sexton, and two daughters, Ms. Noel Sexton, teacher in Wendell Phillips school, Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Nettle Seymour, associate curator in Western University, Quindarra, Kau. A model home has been broken up, as the children were dutiful and the parents affect'onate and devoted. Mrs. M. G. Brookins, Miss Smith, Miss. Henry Johnson and Mrs. Jas. Carr of Kansas City attended the funeral. Interment was made in Evergreen cemetery, in the family lot. MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL MINI- OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. Horses, cattle, plants, diamonds household goods, libraries, typewriters, silos, carriages, machinery, and to salaried people. F. S. Shomus. 51. Kansas avenue, Telephone 298. DEN OF SWEETS ss, Madam's advice you of Butter. Try hundreds of the entry. flavored Butter Window-Gold Butter You will, for it regularly to want it and you price. Made on your order to-day. confirmation... Belling Co. 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Saturdays, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Santa Fe Railway Pay Days, 9 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. MULVANE BUILDING TOPEKA, KANSAS THE WM. GREEN & SON GROCERY COMPANY are licensed by the government to do business and are selling goods at cost to them before the government license was issued. They sell for cash less the Recent favorable developments on acreage adjacent and in close proximity to several of our properties have increased the value of anemone field or more and these properties alone, to say nothing of our producing acreage, should present a source of profitable investment to the investing public such as is found in the foremost concerns of like nature throughout the country. For prompt disposition and quick sales a block of 2,000 shares has been set aside and when they have been sold it is the intention to withdraw all other stock from the market. First come first served. Prompt action imperative. Shares for a short while yet, $3 each. Address SATURDAY. Episode No. 1 of The American Girl. Episode No. 3 of Grey Seal. Viola Lane, Mr. and Mrs. James Lane and Family. MAKING OIL RUNS., THE SPRINGVALE OIL & GAS CO., F. W. Bruner, Secretary, 14½ West California St., Oklahoma City, Okla. OMAHA TABORIAN ROSTER Fast Arcannum Temple No 1 meets Thursday night in each month. Sir A. M. Harrold, presiding, Apt. I, The tenth, 16th and Willis Ave. 12th of the West Palatium meets two and fourth Tuesday night Sir C. M. Kitchen, P. F., 2016 N. 17th St. OMAHA TABORIAN ROOTER Past Arcanum Temple No 1 meets Brus Thursday night in each month. Sir A. M. Harrold, presiding. Apt. I, The court, 16th and Willis Ave. Light of the West Palatium meets wom- nal and fourth Tuesday night Sir C. M. Kitchen, P. P., 2614 N. 17th St. Evening Star Temple No 4 meets brus and third Monday nights, Sir A. M. Harro- ld, C. M. Humphrey Temple no. 2 meets second Monday night, jointly with Evening oce third Monday night, Sir Wm. Jackson C. M., 2013 Hurdette St. A. M. Harrold Temple No. 2 in m second and fourth Thursday nights, Sir J. H. Andrews, C. M., 2412 P. St. South Side. Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No 80 meets first and third Wednesday afternoons of each month. Dr. Gertrude Ashby, H. P., 2111 Poplestone St. Golden Shent innernacle No. 91 meets first Thursday afternoon and third Thursday night of each month. Dtr. Luci Rountree, H. P., 1125 N. 10th St. St. Marin Tabernacle No. 8 meets second Thursday afternoon and fourth Thursday night of each month. Dtr. Rachel Harrold, H. P., Apt. I, The Na- than, corner 10th St. and Willis Ave. Golden Rule Tabernacle No 35 meets first and third Thursday afternoons of each month. Dtr. Sudie Stapleton H. L. 1825 B. 23rd St., South Side, second floor. Mary Dickson Tabernacle No 20 meets first Thursday night of each month. Dtr. J. Alice Stewart, H. P., 2515 Parker St. Cornation Tent meets first and third Saturday afternoons. Dtr. Jennie Seilers, Q. M., 2210 N. 25th St. Mayflower Tent meets second and fourth Saturday afternoons. Dtr. Bua- lsho, Q. M., 25th and Lake St. Alice Tucker Tent meets first and third Saturday afternoons. Dtr. Mary Tucker, Q. M., 314 Railroad Ave, South Side. The Springvale Oil and Gas Company is pleased to announce increased activity in the development of its oil properties. Two oil wells have been completed to the shallow depth one of which is now on the pump, and producing around fifty barrels of oil per day and the other has cased on the shallow oil sand and is drilling for the deep pay, both being in section 18-4-2, Carter county, Okla ```markdown ``` On the lease noted above no expense and pains have been spared to fully equip it for complete development at an early date. A 10,000 lurrel steel storage tank has been completed, a steel flow tank has been built and a modern pump sta Dr. Jenora Gray, Chairman of Art Department, 1211 Missouri Ave., Bouth Side. The 12th of August was celebrated in this district by the opening of our new Tablin hall. The hall was dedicated on Sunday the 12th. All Knights and Daughters were in our gardens regalia. A week's celebration followed. Rev. Sir Frank Wilson, C. G. M., was present for the occasion. pense and pains have been spared to fully equip it for complete development at an early date. A 10,000 barrel steel storage tank has been completed, a steel flow tank has been built and a modern pump station is all complete and in operation. The 12th of August was celebrated in this district by the opening of our new Tabrion hall. The hall was dedicated on Sunday the 12th. All Knights and Daughters were in our dress regalia. A week's celebration followed. Rev. Sir Frank Wilson, C. G. M., was present for the occasion. SIR A. M. HARROLD, D D G. M. DTR, LENORA GRAY, J. R. --- Printing.. --- --- That's Worth While The Topeka Plaindealer aler DOES IT This image contains no text content. --- Mr. Thos. Greer of Sedalia, Mo., was in this city spending Thanksgiving with his brother, Mr. Jacob Greer, and other relatives. He is a successful fruit grower. The old folks gave a concert last week at the A. M. E. church which was enjoyed by everyone. The older people are to be commended. Miss Daisy M. Peak was in Springfield last Sunday. The supper given at the Baptist church last week by the Pleasant Hour Club was well patronized. Mrs. P. L. Durrouh and niece, Miss Ida Brown, spent Thanksgiving in Springfield with Miss Brown's parents. Miss Ernestine English, who is doing stenographic work in Muskogee, Okla., spent her Thanksgiving vacation in this city with her parents. Miss Gertrude Dillard, who has been ill, is somewhat better. Mr. Glenn White and Mr. Halbert Sweets of Butler, Mo., spent Thanksgiving with John E. Lowry. Miss Allen Strothers of Kansas City is here visiting her sisters, Mrs. Wm. Howard and Mrs. M. Johnson. Mr. Frank D. Crouch and Mr. Elmer Sweets of Butler, Mo., spent Thanksgiving with Mr. Crouch's uncle, Mr. Frank Miller. The young people rendered a good program Thanksgiving night at the A. M. E. church to a crowded house. Miss Irene Bailey of Osawntomie was here last Wednesday. Mr. Willie Brady spent Thanksgiving vacation at Garden City. Miss Beulah Wilson was in Topeka Thanksgiving visiting relatives. The Grand Island bridge between Elwood and St. Joe was closed all day Wednesday. Mrs. E. N. Buckner was in Horton, Kan., Monday on a business trip. Mrs. Alverta Garnon was visiting friends in St. Joe Monday. Mrs. Nettle Botts entertained her sister from St. Joe Monday. Mr. James Botts' cousin, from White Cloud, Kan., will spend the winter with him. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Shane of Wnthaen spent a few hours with Mr. Earl Jackson Saturday. PARSONS. KAN. Brown's Chapel, A.M.E. Church. The rally for the new church building ended Sunday evening with $1, 254.64 raised for this cause. On October 16 Rev. T. W. Greene divided the church of 210 members into three clubs, namely: The Moon Car Co., Mr. G. W. Williams, chauffeur, who raised $232; Pierce Arrow Car Co., with Mrs. A. H. Morton chauffeur, who raised $493; Foid Car Co., with Miss M. J. Shepherd, chauffeur, who raised $529. The basement of the new church is about completed, consisting of a main room 40 feet square, which will be used for services until the church is completed; then it will be used for Sunday school, concerts and entertainments. The ceiling is 10 feet high. There is a kitchen, a furnace room and other rooms for modern conveniences. The building when completed will be 75 feet long by 49 feet wide and will cost $12,000. The foundation is of concrete with fine gray chat dash. The walls are of mat face brick, charter oak bark finish. There is no other building in the city of this same brick. Much praise is due our beloved pastor, Rev. T' W Greene, for the zealous work he has done. The Masonic lodge and Eastern Star chapter gave a dinner Thanksgiving and an excellent program was rendered in the evening. The entertainment was a great success. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Brown and sons of Kansas City, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield Ross and children of Kansas City, Mo., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W Ross and Mrs. I. Clarke for Thanksgiving. Miss Pearl Beecham of Liberty, Mo., spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Beecham, Her sister Willa SANTAL MIDY the BLADDER and all Bullets b 24HOURS accompanied her as far as Kansas City and spent Sunday. Misses Leora and Ruth Holmes and Mabel Allen, and Mr. Arba Glover of Western University, Quindaro, spent the Thanksgiving holidays with home folks. Rev. S. A. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Wm. McBrier, Misses McBrier and Anderson of Ottawa, Kan., motoring from Kansas City, stopped over in Olathe for a few hours Friday. Mr. Wm. Smith of Topeka visited his sister, Mrs. John Baker, Thanksgiving morning. Mr. Chris, Moore of Topeka visited relative and friends here Thanksgiving. Miss Lida Crump was a Kansas City visitor Thanksgiving. Miss Lora Page spent Tuesday in Kansas City on business. Roy Rogers of Camp Funston visited Olathe friends last week. DUNLAP, KAN. We are glad to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Oklahoma in our vicinity and hope they have come to stay. H. L. Davis and son Roy sold a car load of hay last week. Mr. Wm. Ray, Jr., had the misfortune of having the tendons of his knee torn loose, which was very painful. He is very much improved at this writing. Rev. Coburn of Clay Center spent Thanksgiving at Dunlap. While here he was the guest of B. F. Williamson and H. L. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Van Turner, formerly of Manhattan, have returned to Dunlap, where they expect to stay for awhile. The M. E. church gave an entertainment and oyster supper Thanksgiving night, which was a great success. Miss Hattie Davis, who is attending high school at Emporia, spent Thanksgiving with home folks. Mr. George Woods of Manhattan, who has been visiting in Emporia, stopped over in Dunlap and is the guest of the Davis family. Mrs. H. L. Davis, accompanied by her son Roy and daughters Pearl, Gertrude and Hattle, and Geo. Woods of Manhattan, motored to Emporia Sunday evening. Mr. Cecil Thompson of Topeka spent the weekend in Dunlap. Mr. Wm. Ray and Miss Lyda Geralds motored to Council Grove Saturday evening. Hass Arsenault Temple No. 1 meets first Thursday night, month. Sir A. M. Harrold presiding, Apt. 1, The cathedral, 10th and Willis Ave. Light of the West Palatium meets second and fourth Tuesday night, Sir C. M. Kitchen, P. P., 2014 N. 17th St. Earning Nina Temple No. 4 meets next and third Monday nights, Sir A. M. Harrold, C. M. Humphrey Temple No. 2 meets second Monday night, jointly with Evening Star third Monday night. Sir Wm. Jackson, C. M. 2013 Durdiffe St. A. M. Harrold Temple No. 2 meets second and fourth Thursday nights. Sir I. H. Audraws, C. M., 2412 P st South Side Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No 80 meets first and third Wednesday afternoons of each month Dtr. Gertrude Ashby, H. P., 2111 Poppelt St. Golden Shad Tabernacle No. 01 meets first Thursday afternoon and third Thursday day night of each month Dtr. Lulu Rountree, H. P., 1125 N. 19th St St. Mirla Tabernacle No. 8 meets second Thursday afternoon and fourth Thursday night of each month. Dtr. Rachel Harrold II H. P., Apt. 1. The Nathan, corner 10th St and Willis Ave. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 35 meets first and third Thursday afternoons of each month Dtr. Saddle Stapleson H. I. 5825 N. 21rd St, South Side, second door. Mary Dickson Tabernacle No 29 meets first Thursday night of each month Dtr. J. Alice Stewart, H. P., 2145 Parker St. Carrion Tent meets first and third Saturday afternoons. Dtr. Jennie Sellers C. M., 2210 N. 25th St. Dtr. Lenora Gray, Chairman of Art Department, 1211 Missouri Ave. South Side. The 12th of August was celebrated in this district by the opening of our new Tabarian hall. The hall was dedicated on Sunday the 12th. All Knights and Daughters were in uniform regalia. A week's celebration followed. Rev. Mr. Frank Wilson, C. 4, M., was present for the occasion SIR A M HARROLD D D G M DTR LENORA GRAY, J. R. Ada's Hai Grower ```markdown ``` 8 months will make its heir long, soft and glossy trial will prove it. We in Leavenworth call on manufacturer. We was Live Agents to represent city and hamlet, in the great West BOX OF PRESSING OIL 28c BOX OF HAIR GROWER, 60c 119 WOODS 06 LBAYNWOOD 84 MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. Horses, cattle, piances, diamonds, household goods, libraries, typewriters, suitors, carriages, machinery, and to salaried people.—F. S. Thomas. 5:19 Kansas avenue. Telephone 298. 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Our mammoth Free Price List now ready. Send for it without delay and learn about our Liberal Grade and High Prices. No Commission. no Express to Pay. Let us keep you posted this season. Write us today. Address FORT SCOTT HIDE & FUR CO., 214 220 East Wall St., Fort Scott, Kan. --- A CHARIOT / 1734 and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Two Licensed Embal- mer in attendance. Phone 62 646 QUINCY RT Mr. Nola Turner, who is attending the K. S. N., spent Thanksgiving with home folks. Miss Cecile Roselle of Emporia visited with the Laurex family at Dun- lap. Mrs. Ernest Harness spent Thank- giving with her parents in Emporia. CHETOPA, KAN. Mr. James Jackson of Pittsburg visited his family on Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams of Pittsburg visited Mr. and Mrs. Wade Horton Thanksgiving If you want any rabbits or other fresh meats, call on our West Side grocer, C. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Coleman had the pleasure of entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reddick and Floyd Porter Thanksgiving. Mr. James Rankin visited with his mother at Excelsior Springs, Mo., a few weeks ago and reports her some better. The program given by Douglas school were excellent. Mrs. Banks, who has been indisposed, is able to be out again. Mrs. Suzanne Walker of Parsons, who is visiting her relatives, Mr. Mrs. J. Johnson, is contemplating a visit to other relatives soon. Mr. Ed Gilmore and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Will Gilmore visited Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Dalley Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. B. Geede are entertaining his mother. Mrs. Robert Dial, superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school, has begun her Christmas practice. It is well for all to enroll and be active, as these entertainments show a mark of intelligence. Boys of the third and fourth grades of Douglass school are learning to sew on coat buttons and patch their clothes. Girls are learning to mend their clothes along with their industrial and construction work. Mrs. Sam White of Parsons and Mrs. Marguerite Sweet of Nevada, Mo., were the guests of Mrs. James Jackson Thanksgiving Mrs. Anna Barton returned from Kansas City some time ago much pleased with her visit Messner, Clarence S., Glass and Ulysses R. Smith have arranged to the original Christmas ball to be given on Christmas night. This is the thirty-fourth annual event and Chetopa's "night of nights." Please send your news to the reporter. Clarence Walker, the progressive S. S. superintendent of St. Paul chapel, is conducting his Christmas practice at home. The correspondent was pleased to read an item concerning her former stenographic instructor, Mr. Ambrose Woodard, the only colored soldier from Winfield, and who secured the creditable position as stenographer for the general at Camp Funston. CARTHAGE, MO. Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the M. E. church. Presiding Elder Giant preached two able sermons during the day. Miss Vivian Peale of George St. Sn. D. College, Sedalia, spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley Peale. Mr. Isaac Flippin is on the sick list. Mr. McKon, from Parsons, Kan., visited a few days with Miss V. Peale. The Southwest Missouri B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School Convention board was in session three days last week at Neosho, Mo. Mrs. Nora Brown, Minnes Helen Hicks and Panny Brinker were in attendance. The Alpha Art Club was entertained on last Wednesday afternoon by Mrs Josie Leonard A very interesting paper was read by Mtn. Lidd McPhail. A two course lunar or was served by the hostess. NEGRO JUBILEE SONGS, PLANTATION MELODIES. Nothing that the South has produced is attracting more attention than the NATIONAL JUBILEE SONGS, PLANTATION MELODIES, and JUBILEE SONGS. Negro. 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Thirteen Negro soldiers of the 24th infantry were hanged at Fort Sam Houston at 7:17 o'clock this morning for complicity in the riot at Houston, August 23. The men who paid the penalty of death were: Sergeant William C. Nesbitt. Corp. Larnon J. Brown. Corp. James Wheatley. Corp. Jesne Moore. Corp. Chas. W. Baltimore. Private William Brackenridge. Private Thomas C. Hawkins. Private Charles Snodgrass. Private Ira B. Davis. Private James Divins. Private Frank Johnson. Private Risley W Young. Private Pat MacWhorter. The announcement of action on the court martial's decision was made at Southern Department headquarters at 9 o'clock by the chief of staff, who also gave out a formal statement in which the names of the men sentenced to life imprisonment were given. Of the sixty three men tried by the court martial, forty-one were sentenced to life imprisonment. One man was sentenced to dishonorable discharge from the army, forfelture of all pay and allowances and to be confined at hard labor for two and a half years. Three were sentenced to be dishonorably discharged from the army, forfelt all pay and allowances and be confined at hard labor for two years. Five were acquitted. Only Officers and Sheriff There Only army officers and Sheriff John Tobin of Dexar county were present when the sentence was carried out by soldiers from the post No newspaper men or civilian spectators were allowed, the time and place of execution of the sentences having been kept secret. Following the hanging of the thirteen men the chief of staff of the Southern Department gave out a written statement, at the same time refusing to answer any questions. This said: "The proceedings, findings and sentences of the general court martial, which tried sixty-three members of the Twenty-fourth infantry for their implication in the riots at Houston, Texas, August 23, 1917, were approved by the commanding general, Southern Department, December 10, 1917." The following were sentenced to life imprisonment: Cook William Fruzler, Cook Nathan Humphries, Jr.; Privates, first class, John M. Hudson, Jr.; James R. Johnson, Ben McDaniels and Stewart W. Phillips, all of Company I; Privates Douglas T. Bolden, Fred Brown, Robert Brownfield, Harrison Capers, Ben Cecil, Gerold Dixon, Henry Green, James R. Hawkins, George Hobbs, Norman D. Holland, Richard Lewis, LeRoy Pinkett, Joseph Wardlow, William S. Kane, Harry Richardson, Luther Rucker, Roy Tyler, Joseph Williams, Jr., all of Company I; Privates Ernest Adams, John Adams, Wash Adams, Douglass K. Lumpkins, Richard Brown, all of Company K; Privates Allie C. Butler, Abner Davis and George H. Parham of Company D. Bugler Ruben W. Baxter, Company M; Privates Walter Burkett, James Coker, Callie Glenn, William J. Hough, Thomas Jackson, Walter T. Johnson, Dean New, Jesse Sullivan, all of Company M. Private Oliver Fletcher, Company M, two and one-half years. Private Henry T Wells, Company I, private first class; Alvin Pugh, Company I and Private Walter B. Tucker, Company I, two years. Those acquitted are: Privates William B. Bracont, Grover Burns, Company I; Grant H. Mems, Company K; Burah L. Smith, Company L, and Terry Smith, Company M, all of the Twenty-fourth infantry. These men are restored to their companies with full pay and allowances. The convicted men are deprived of all pay and allowances. Those sentenced to confinement for life will be sent to the United States Penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Those sentenced to confinement for a number of years will be sent to the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth. All Thirteen Hanged at Once The hangings took place in an arroyo, about two miles east of Camp Travis, on a great scaffold which had been erected during the night by engineers from the post. A column consisting of approximately 125 cavalrymen and one hundred infantry soldiers assembled at the cavalry guardhouse where the negroes were confined at 5:30 o'clock this morning. Trucks were provided to convey the prisoners to the scene. Col. Millard F. Walts, post commander, was in command of the column and led the way to the scaffold. The column arrived at the scaffold at 6:20 a.m. A flood of light has been arranged to give light for those in charge of the actual work of preparing the nooses and adjusting them to the necks of the condemned The cavalry and infantry guard assembled in hollow-square formation around the scaffold and the prisoners were given the order to march upon the death traps. Sang Hymns on Scaffold Without a tremor they stepped out with soldierly tread and singing a hymn they walked to their places. Prayers were said by a negro minister and by two army chaplains, and then the men were ordered to stand on the traps. Liesuming their song they stood erect and displayed greatest fortitude while the ropes were adjusted. "Goodbye, boys of Company C." are the last words uttered by the condemned men as the traps were sprung and they dropped to their death on the scaffold, which had been erected Monday night. Men of Company C, One Hundred and Nineteenth infantry, have been guarding the negro prisoner since they were brought to San Antonio for trial. At 7:17 the major in charge of the execution gave the order to spring the traps. The triggers had been arranged, one for each drop, and six men were assigned to each one. At the word of command they pulled on the triggers and the thirteen negroes dropped to their deaths. Eleven of them died almost instantly, the other two quivered a moment or two after the rope became taut. No civilian spectators were allowed at the execution. Sheriff John Tobin and several of his deputies helped to adjust the nooses, they having prepared the hangman's knots for the army men. A False Report Started It The rioting in Houston occurred while the Third battalion of the Twenty-fourth infantry was guarding new buildings being erected at Camp Logan. The afternoon of August 22 a report was circulated in the negro camp that a member of the battalion had been shot and killed by a Houston police officer. This was said to have been directly responsible for the trouble, which, however, had been precipitated by abuse of negro soldiers at Houston. According to the testimony of one of the participants, the negroes obtained their rifles and a quantity of ammunition after retreat the same evening, and after dark started toward Houston. There were about one hundred and twenty-five of these negroes, according to the statement, and they opened fire on a motor car in which a white man was riding. He was said to have been the first one killed. Continuing toward the city, the negroes partly concealed themselves and fired into houses and along streets. Riot calls were turned in, police and army patrols were rushed to the scene and while attempting to quell the rioters Capt. J. W Mattes of the Second Illinois artillery was shot and killed and his body mutilated. An army ambulance also was fired upon. The rioters were finally dispersed, some returned to camp and later the entire battalion of six hundred men were disarmed by other troops, after thirty four had been arrested and placed in the county jail. A blanket charge of murder was made against these men. Orders were issued the following day for the battalion to return a once to Columbus, N. M., and the men alleged to have been implicated were taken along under heavy guard. They were sent to Fort Bliss and confined in the stockade. Inspector General John L. Chamberlain of the army made a special trip to Columbus and Houston in order to ascertain the facts at first hand. This was followed by the appointment of an army board of inquiry, composed of three officers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, of which the battalion stationed at Ft. Houston at the time of the rioting was a part. The board prepared several volumes of typewritten evidence obtained from the negroes. This board, with Capt. Homer Preston presiding, held its sessions within the stockade where the negroes were confined. Many of these were in leg irons and under Emery Bird Thayer Co. 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Usually soldiers convicted of mutiny in wartime or other military capital offenses are shot. For a "civil" crime they are hanged. Recently a soldier was hanged in France for the murder of a French woman. Few Knew of Sentences The hanging of thirteen nega troopers for complicity in the Houston riot was unknown to practically all officials of the war department until it was announced at Fort Sam Houston. Doubtless the death sentences of the court-martial and the preparations for the hangings were known to a few high officials, but so far as can be learned the departmental commander carried out the executions as a routine affair, as he is warranted to do in time of war, and only made the usual formal report which was received here after the news dispatches. Were the country at peace, the executions would have required the approval of the President. In time of war, however, all such authority is decentralized and placed with responsible commanders. No other event of the kind in the army has occurred within the memory of the present generation. The last of the kind was when members of the so-called "St. Patrick's Battalion" were put to death by General Scott in the Mexican war Members of the battalion deserted, joined the Mexican forces, made their loot in Mexico, murrying native women and many of their descendants now are found there, natives of the country in all respects, but bearing names quite foreign to the language they speak. A large number of them were shot by General Scott at the battle of Chapultepec, and their last glimpse of life was the sight of the American flag breaking out to the breaches Scott's legions stormed the ramparts. The swift manner in which the Houston rioters were tried and hanged without publicity was the subject of remark today at the War Department. 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We know by practice and precept that we are an inferior race; we are so conscious of this fact that all criticism heaped upon our heads can not change our minds. We know that we can not rise above ourselves and we are content to serve Thee as best we can under all conditions. It is no insult to our religion to be Jim Crowed, so long as we have the opportunity to suffer persecution for Thy Son's sake. We are willing to serve Thee anywhere, under all conditions. "We thank Mr. Billy Sunday and the white folks for even permitting us to sit in the Lord's house on a back seat. We know you said to Peter you were no respecter of persons; that the gospel was free to all. We believe what you say; we believe your Holy Bible; but we do not believe you meant for Negroes and white folks to serve you in the same place, at the same time, and to join one another in singing holy praises to your name. All we want, dear Lord, is to get to heaven. We don't care whether we go the Jim Crow route or not; all we are working for is to get to heaven when done with this world. We know you did not make us equal with the white folks; therefore, you did not mean for us to serve you on the front seat when they are present. Grace, to our mind, is as good on the back seat as on the front seat. "Now, O Lord, when we have Jim Crowed ourselves through this world of sorrow, trials and tribulations, and when the first heaven has been filled up with white folks, prepare us a place in the Jim Crow heaven where we can sing "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," just as we sang the last line for Mr. Rody in a deep hell fire preaching, kingdoun come praying, Sunday, fried chicken chorus, Monday night. "This is the supplication of your humble servant. Amen." KIND WORDS FROM OKLAHOMA. Mr. Nick Chiles—It gives me much pleasure to write you a few lines, you being one of the leading editors of the country, and I must say I greatly admire the stand you have taken in behalf of your people for we need all the protection we can get. The Negro's rights are being ignored and blundered over at all times. Now, I am under the impression that this is the time for the Negro to make a permanent stand for his rights. Other races are doing so, and President Wilson has declared for a world-wide democracy, which includes the Negro. Now is the time to make sure that it does include us, then it will give us the manly courage to help him make it good. Don't you believe it would be advisable for the colored people to call a national convention? Let every state be represented, especially the Southern states, which have done so much to humiliate us as a race. In this convention we should discuss issues pertaining to our rights and demand them. I think it best. They know what we need as a race better than the average one among us knows how to ask for it. You know many of the editors throughout the country and it ought not take a give, while to get this on foot. Now it is true the average Negro is depending on the hand of Providence to do something for him. Now is the time for us to press our claims, which are numerous. We will never get them without contention. Have our boys gone to war for a cause that has no significance to them but to fight for the other fellow's liberties? I understand they are "jim-crowed" in Kansas, the home of John Brown—I mean at Camp Funston. The Negro can do much to better his own condition. For instance, by not going to jim-crow theaters and other places where he is not wanted. He looks at that as nothing, but when he goes in there places he lays his manhood down at the door; it decreures the others' respect for him. In other words, just as long as the Negro will go in these loopholes, so long the white man will have them prepared for him. It is the duty of our coun- try to try to raise its people to a higher standard, but we find almost every avenue of life obstructed, to detain our people. Now, it will not do for us to make too much fuss, but just speak the facts. They are no secret; the world knows them like a book. I do not know just what I owe you; I will send $2.50. I feel very grateful for the paper, which is very instructive. DAVE BURTON. Route 3, Box 32. COURT UPHOLDS COLORED MINISTER IN SALE OF CHURCH TO PAY DEBTS In the Court of Topeka yesterday the Rev. B. R. Ross, the colored minister charged with selling his church for $57 and "going south" with the proceeds, was fully exonerated by the evidence and the court. It was shown that the minister, sold the church to the highest bidder, and instead of pocketing the proceeds, as intimated by his accusers, used the money to make a payment on the lumber bill for the new church, then in course of construction. The Rev. Mr. Ross was for a short time pastor of the African Methodist church at Harrison and Norris streets, North Topeka. The church building was old and wrecked by wind and flood, and the congregation wanted a new structure. The preacher helped by raising funds, and a meeting of the trustees was called and the old church put up for sale. Two of the trustees bid $50, but the highest bid was $57. The pastor entered the transaction on the minutes and collected the money, which he paid on the lumber bill. He was later assigned to the church at Coffeyville. After the pastor was gone the trustees decided that the price secured for the church was too small, and professed ignorance of the disposition of the sale price. They brought suit against the Rev. Mr. Ross for $100, which they claimed the church was worth, but the court held he had sold the church with the knowledge and consent of the trustees, to the highest bidder and applied the money to a church debt, and was therefore in no way indebted to the church. The costs and attorney fees in the case amout to more than the alleged value of the church.—Topeka Capital. (First published in the Sopeka Flaindealer Dec. 7, 1917.) NOTICE. In the matter of the estate of Fannie L. Clinkscale, deceased. The public is noteworthy notified that the property belonging to the estate of Fannie L. Clinkscale, deceased, towit: Lot number 482, house number 1312 Tyler street, will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash, January 5, 1918, at 10 o'clock a. m. Sale to take place in front of the premises at 1312 Tyler street. This sale is made in compliance with the will of Fannie L. Clinkscale, deceased. 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ROSS, Physician and Surgeon. Calls Answered at Night. Office 400 Ames Ave.—Tel 3907. Ecx. 1831 d tree St—Tel. 3907 H—2. Annual December Silk Sale Now Going On IS A HELPING HAND in this Sale to women who cannot shop in person. Your orders will be attended to as carefully as if you came in person. Owing to the wonderful value-giving features of this Sale, it is but natural that some lines will be depleted quickly, so it will be well to make two or three selections We pay the postage. OFFICE HOURS—9:00 to 10:00 a.m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon. Phone 8000 872 Kansas Avenue Residence 1030 Buchanan Street Residence Phone 3800 B-3 DR. CHAS: L. WILLIAMS, Dentist. 1 to 6:30 p. m. Hours—8 to 12 a.m. Meet Me At Grossman's The Great Xmas Store 638-640 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas WICHITA KANSAS Annual N ...THE BOSTON IS A HELPING HAND in this to as carefully as if you can it is but natural that some lines We pay the postage. UP TO $2.50 $1.25 NOVELTY SILKS Beautiful novelty stripe silks in the 36-inch width. The season's newest offerings in color combinations and designs. An endless variety to choose from. Values range to $250. Silk Sale, a yard $125 P2.25 CREPE Following shades, pink, ivory, malze, clel, sky, hello, cream and Nile, in excellent grade Crepe Meteor. For underwear, slips, blouses, dresses, evening gowns, etc. Our regular $2 25 quality. Silk Sale. a yard $1 83 $175 BILK AND shades in 40-inch Silk and Wool Poplins; wisteria, gold, platinum, reseda, navy, military blue, nut brown, Russian, Labrador, rose, flame, seal and navy. Our regular $1.75 quality. Silk Sale. a yard $139 $2,25 GEORG- Our best quality 40-inch pure Silk Georgette in all the wanted shades, including 16 different shades of blue. The best wearing Crepe obtainable. Will wash. For waists, dresses and sleeves. Our regular $2 25 quality. Silk Sale, a yard ... $1 95 $1.50 NOVELTY 98c An out of the ordinary special on today's market. Pretty printed novelty satins used so much for coat and bag linnings. Stripes, floral and Persian designs; regular $1.50 value. Silk Sale, a yard ..... $98c A Ladies' Desk Makes a Fine Gift Our service for be the best we know. Everywhere thro- a force of Clerks and Counter, shelves ticles for each and e the boy, for the girl, r a friend. A Gift Select The Boston WE SELL EVERY December Now. Go! IN STORE MAIL This Sale to women who can name in person. Owing to es will be depleted quickly, $1.59 CREPE DE CHINE. Full pieces pure silk, de Chine in livery a underwear, slips, dresses. Our re- quality, Silk Sale, a The Story For Late Christmas Our service for those who have be the best we know how to make Everywhere throughout the st a force of Clerks anxious to assist Counter, shelves and cases an ticles for each and every member the boy, for the girl, for mother, f r a friend. A Gift Selected Here The Goodbye Boston St WE SELL EVERYTHING December w. Going STORE MAIL ORDER to women who cannot shop in person. Owing to the wonder be depleted quickly, so it will b $1.59 CREPE DE CHINE..... $1.25 Full pieces pure silk, 40-inch Crepe de Chine in ivory and flesh for underwear, silips, waists and dresses. Our regular $1.59 quality, Silk Sale, a yard.....$1.25 The Store is Ready For Late Christmas Shoppers Our service for those who have delayed their Christmas shopping will be the best we know how to make it. Everywhere throughout the store there is the spirit of Christmas, and a force of Clerks anxious to assist you in every way they can. Counter, shelves and cases are piled high with appropriate gift articles for each and every member of the family. For the wee baby, for the boy, for the girl, for mother, for father, for grandma, for grandpa, for a friend. A Gift Selected Here Means Good Quality The Gosby Bros Co The Boston Store WE SELL EVERYTHING $1.50 PLAIN Solid colors in the 36 inch width in a good grade of taffeta and messalline, 568 yards in the lot; good range of shades; regular $1 50 quality; Silk Sale. a yard...$1 19 3 odd pieces fancy colored striped novelties in the silk and cotton 9 --- ```markdown ``` Gunn Sectional Bookcases for Gifts. and their Christmas is the spirit of every way they high with appro- family. For the r, for grandma, f Jeans Good Bros Silk On DEPART a. Your order value-giving fea- to make two and their Christmas shopping will is the spirit of Christmas, and every way they can. high with appropriate gift ar- mily. For the wee baby, for for grandma, for grandpa, fo eans Good Quality Bros Co. Silk Sale n DEPARTMENT... Your orders will be attended due-giving features of this Sale, to make two or three selections weave; 32 inches wide; cream background; high coored stripes; regular 85c value: Silk Sale, a yard ..... 65c 1,25 NOVELTY Pretty Checked Silks with satin stripe, 26 inches wide. Blue, brown, green, turquoise, combination. An extra special—regular $1.25 value. Silk Sale, a yard ..... 79c $100 FANCY Beautiful brocaded design in a self-colored silk and cotton weave rose, pink, peach, light blue and navy; 38 inches wide; regular $1 value: Silk Sale, a yard 69c ```markdown ``` 1 WICHITA KANSAS .79c 69c = = =p = te aS eee Fs