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The Lopeka Plaindealer The Action of Colored Soldiers at Funston are a Living Lie to German Sympathisers Who Objected to Their Coming MEETING OF PROFIT AND PLEASURE The Interstate Literary Association Draws Many Brilliant People to Kansas City. The twenty-seventh annual session of the Interstate Literary Association was held in Kansas City, Kan., at the First A. M. E. church, last week, December 26.28. Mrs. E. M. Guy of Topeka, the president, made an excellent presiding officer. She is a fine parliamentarian and wielded the gavel with grace and dignity. The session was harmonious from start to finish and there were representatives from most every part of the West. The papers, music, orations, singing and poems were fine. The prizes won by the contestants were paid in cash. The next meeting will be held in Wichita in 1918. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President—Mrs. Willa Dwiggins, Kansas City, Kan. First Vice President-II. N. Stone, Lawrence, Kan. Second Vice President—J. H. Hare, Topeka, Kan. Third Vice President—Miss Lucy Rickman, Newton, Kan. Secretary—Mrs. Bertha Phoenix, Emporia, Kan. Assistant Secretary—Miss Carrie Harrison, Hutchinson, Kan. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. W. Caldwell, Kansas City, Mo. Treasurer—Henry Booker, Great Bend, Kan. Chaplain—Rev. T. D. Lee, Lawrence, Kan. Historian—Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines, Ia. Executive Committee—Prof. J. L. Bowler, Witchita, Kan.; Prof. G. A. Gregg, Western University; Prof. E. J. Hawkins, Fort Scott, Kan.; Miss Hattie Ingram, Leavenworth, Kan.; Mrs. H. O. Cook, Kansas City, Mo. Offcers Lyceum Board—M. B. Brooks, chairman, two years; Mrs. H. O. Cook, two years; Atty. J. H. Guy, one year; Prof. J. P. King, one year; Mrs. Ella M. Dwiggins, the president. Prize Winners. Music—First prize, $10, won by Mr. Wm. Wrice, Western University; second, prize, $2, won by Miss Hattie Quinn of Lawrence, Kan. Oratory—First prize, $10, won by Wm. Tate, Lawrence, Kan.; second prize, $5, Miss Margaret Jenkins of Sumner high school. Declaration—First prize, $3, won by Miss Edna Hogan of Western University; second prize, $2, won by T. D. Lee of Lawrence, Kan. Poetry—First prize, $4, won by Mrs. M. B. Tolson of Lincoln high school, Kansas City, Mo. NORBORNE, MO. The Sunday school of St. Luke A. M. E. church gave a Christmas tree and program Christmas eve. Mr. Ray Cranshaw of Kansas City is the guest of his parents. Flavious Marlow of Quindaro is spending the holidays with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter. Rev. and Mrs. Siller were entertained at six o'clock dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Howe are visiting relatives and friends in Kansas City. Mrs. Adeline Hinkle and children of Hutchinson, Kan., are the guests of her parents. Miss Hattle Peeler and Miss Estella Akers, who have been attending school at Dalton, are guests of their parents. Wyoneta Martin of the Carrollton high school is visiting her parents. Mrs. Lucy Swan has been on the list for a few days. Her daughter Alma is at her bedside. CHANUTE, KAN. Mr. Waller Burton left Monday for Kansas City. Wm. A. Gilbert of Topeka passed through Chanute Monday. He had been visiting friends and relatives in Coffeyville. Jackson Kouns and E. Crith spent the holidays in Topeka. The A. M. E. church gave an entertainment at the K. of P. hall last Wednesday night. Oscar Williams and Lloyd Brigham gave a dance Christmas night The fire department was called last Friday to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Blanton. The fire was extinguished before much damage was done. The fire caught from the flue. Eugene Barr is working in Kansas City for the Claridy Hotel Co. Mrs. J. Campbell and Mrs. C Fields are planning on spending a portion of the holidays in Kansas City The Fleur de Lia Art Club met Wednesday with Mrs. C. Fields. Wm. Washington drove to Neode- sha Friday. Over half of the colored popula- tion of Chanute are members of the Red Cross. Mr. H. K. Solomon expects to make a tour of the East. Rufus Ray is spending the holi- days in Kansas City. Mr. Ben Curry spent Christmas in Joplin, Mo. Mrs. C. Williams and brother, C. J. Johnson, were called to Vinita on the 10th to attend the funeral of their grandmother. Preston Smith returned Tuesday from Buffalo and is now employed at the Harvey eating house. A number of school boys work on Saturday and Sunday for the Santa Fe. Mr. Henry Taylor went to Topeka Tuesday to take treatment at the Santa Fe hospital. Floyd Watkins was in Iola Saturday night. Mrs. A. Davis died Wednesday night after being ill for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Davis had lived here but two months. The remains were shipped to Vinita, Oklahoma, their former home. JUNCTION CITY, KAN. Lieut. Jerome L. Hubert and Miss Culie Brackens, both of Houston, Texas, were united in marriage the afternoon of December 24, at the residence of Miss Essie Thompson, West Twelfth street. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. H. Shepherd On Christmas day Capt. Ulysses G. D. Martin and Miss Rosa E. Williams, both of Washington, D. C., were united in marriage at the residence of Mrs. Pow, 115, East Fourteenth street. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Rev. H. Shepherd was the officiating clergyman. RICHMOND, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Elliott entertained at Christmas dinner in honor of Mrs. R. C. Smith and Mr. Eugene Fleming of Horton, Kan. Mr. Esau Johnson, an old and highly respected citizen of this city, died very suddenly at his home on Jabez street Monday night. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family. St. John's Chapel observed Christmas eve, at which time the bungalow was laden with valuable presents for friends, and the Sunday school was remembered. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kimbrough are visiting at the home of Mrs. Kimbrough. They will leave in a few days for Jackson, Tenn. The Second Baptist church observed Christmas night as a time of good cheer. The capitol house was laden with presents for friends and the Sunday school. Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Combs entertained at dinner Dr. J. W. Gordon and wife and Prof. W. M. Jacobs and wife. An elegant repast was enjoyed by the guests. Mrs. Maude Williams of Denver, Col., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Hill. Dr. J. W. Gordon has moved his better half to our city and they are domiciled in the parsonage, on Whitmer street. Ward's Chapel observed Christmas eve. The star was filled with presents for friends and the Sunday school was treated. Several of the boys of Camp Funston are at home on a visit. Misson Fay McGee and Myrtle Ford have been visitors to St. Joseph Miss Octavia Kimbrough of Lincoln Institute came home to spend the holidays. The members of Keystone long observed St. John's day Sunday in a fitting manner. A program was rendered at the A. M. E. church. Miss Hester Pugh visited friends in independence during the holidays. Rev. J. W. McGee of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is here visiting his mother. Mrs. Frank Goode. Rev. Ed Hughes of St. Joseph is visiting Mr. Richard Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kimbrough of Minneapolis are visiting with his mother, Mrs. Kimbrough. Mrs. James Robinson continues ill at her home on South Camden. Mrs. Moille Price is still on the sick list The musical and literary entertainment given by the pupils of Lincoln school was well attended. Madame Walker-Booker, the noted lecturer, paid this city a visit and lectured twice Miss Perkins of Topeka, who is the press agent for Madame Walker-Booker, was a visitor a few days ago. Rev R. P Tykr held quarterly meeting at the C. M. B. church last Sunday. In the contest at St. John's chapel Miss Myra Carter raised $7.50 and won the prize. Total amount raised, $58.05. The readers of the Plaindealer are highly elated over the manly stand taken by Editor Nick Chiles in the matter of the hanging of the Negro soldier in Texas. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JANUARY 4, 1918. PRESIDENT WILSON HEARD THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Manly Protest Wipes Out "One Man" Decision on Death Penalities in the United States Army. Death Penalty Prohibited Until He Reviews Verdicts. Washington, Dec. 29.—President Wilson has prohibited the execution of the death penalty on any more American soldiers—except in General Pershing's forces abroad—before the sentences of the court material have been reviewed in Washington. Heretofore this has not been necessary in war time, but the President has made the rule that it may be made doubly sure that no injustice is done. has done the wise thing. His order covers our contention that articles 45 and 46, which this court dodged behind to carry out their unpatriotic design did not apply to crimes committed by the army in this country, and the President has so defined it. Now, it is the duty of every citizen to write his congressman and senator to institute a court of inquiry as to how this court arrived at such conclusion. The evidence shows that the whole body, consisting of Thirteen Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fourth infantry were recently put to death at Fort Sam Houston, Tex., before the sentences were reviewed at Washington. --- Thanks, Mr. President, for the above order. You have issued the proper order. We wish to call the attention of our readers to the colored press and pulpit who laid down and sulked when these thirteen brave soldiers were lynched on an order of a kangaroo court martial, composed mostly of high commissioned officers of the United States army. The following telegram was sent to President Wilson by the editor of this paper protesting against these outrages: "Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President U. S. A., White House, Washington D. C." "Your Excellency: The execution of thirteen soldiers at Ft. 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 that 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 that 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 of the Plaindealer." We are proud to say the President COFFEYVILLE. KAN. Mr H R. Shears of Okmulgee, Okla., was a pleasant visitor in the city during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards of Oklahoma City, Okla., visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Edwards, on East Second, and his sister, Mrs. Warren, on East Third, Christmas week. Mr. Edwards is an undertaker in Oklahoma City. Miss Bessie Easter of El Doado, Kan., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Amanda Ingram. Miss Bercie Cartwright and Mr. Jess Anderson were quietly married at the home of the bride's parent, on Christmas day. Prof. W. G Whittaker sustained a painful injury on Christmas day by stepping from a fast moving train. Miss Franc Don Hailey and Mrs. Edith Mayberry spent the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Odie Hailey. Miss Mabel Fuller, a teacher or Rentleville, Okla., is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wallace. Mr. Percy Dawson entertained a number of his friends at dinner on Christmas day. Mr. tito Ilicks on Topka, Kan., was a guest at the feast. Mr. and Mrs. T A Ingram on daughters, Mildred and Vera, spent New Year's day in Coffeyville visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Henrietta Romans entertained a few friends at dinner last week day. Prof and Mrs. Cutter entertained a few of their relatives at a very sumptuous dinner Christmas day. A five course dinner was served. Mrs. Carter received a number of r membrances. Mrs B Harding Guy entertained a few friends at whilst Friday evening complimentary to Mr. H. B Shears of Okmulgue, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards of Okla. 1. has done the wise thing. His order covers our contention that articles 45 and 46, which this court dodged behind to carry out their unpatriotic design did not apply to crimes committed by the army in this country, and the President has so defined it. Now, it is the duty of every citizen to write his congressman and senator to institute a court of inquiry as to how this court arrived at such conclusion. The evidence shows that the whole body, consisting of judge advocate, court, prosecution and defense was lame all through the entire case. Soldiers were promised immunity to testify against certain comrades. The evidence showed they willfully lied. They contradicted themselves on several different points. They were allowed to guess on who the accused men were. The prosecutor was allowed to do just as he saw fit, without protest from the defense or the judge. These men who are in the federal pen for life should have their cases reviewed again by a military board made up of officers appointed by a joint committee of congress, and the final review by that body. There should be no let up until justice is done these men who are wrongfully detained. They are uncle Sam's best fighters and should now be in France fighting the kaiser, instead of being in prison for attempting to stop a mob who might have cleaned the whole battalion out in Houston, Texas. They really thought and were led to believe the mob was coming and acted as if they were near. The officers were somewhat frightened themselves, because they laid down with the men when they were firing. It was dark as pitch, saves Major Snow, and that made it all the worse. This battalion had just returned from a two hundred mile trip into old Mexico chasing Villa and were told they would go to France. Instead they were sent to the worst Negro hating place in the world to do guard duty. All kinds of insults were heaped upon them. They came back from old Mexico with blood in their eyes and it was quite natural they were not going to take any such leers from those pickerwoods in Texas, who are doing everything to keep out of this war. Uncle Sam should see to it that none of his fighters are Jim-crowed or abused. A colored soldier is entitled to all of the pleasures of public places that any other nationality enjoys. Jim Crow cars are not made for Uncle Sam's fighters and should not be allowed. N CHILES. homa City. Mississ Beatrice and Rella Maddox of K U are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Maddox Miss Gertrude Stevens, one of the city teachers, entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards of Oklahoma City. Six courses were served. The guests left declaring Miss Stevens an ideal hostess. The funeral services for Mr. Geo. Lane, who died at Sand Springs, Okla., last Thursday morning, were held at Bethel A M E. church last Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Mr. Lane was 66 years of age and settled on Tornam creek in Oklahoma in the early sixties. For years he was engaged in the cattle business, Later he located and laid out the town of Howden, where he was postmaster for a number of years before the name of the office was changed to Elliott. In recent years he had engaged in the real estate business to a considerable extent. Mr Lane at one time owned several hundred acres of fine land near Howden, the Lane lake being on his property. He was a member of the M E. church. He leaves two sons, Mr J A G. Lane of Elliott and Mr Will Lane of Sand Springs, Okla. Hey H T S. Johnson, P E., of Muskogee, Okla., had charge of the services. Mr. Chas. Vann of Chillicothe, O., is home on an eight day furough. His wife, who was visiting him, accompanied him home Mr Fred Anderson of Noxle, Oklahoma, was almost instantly killed Christmas day by Chas. Terry, who struck him a blow on the head Terry was trying to get into enough trouble to keep from going to war He has gained his point, with the death penalty facing him. Mr and Mrs Jas. Anderson very pleasantly entertained a large number of their friends at a 6 o'clock dinner last Thursday evening GEO. R. SMITH COLLEGE. The Sunday school contest was closed with the whites two points in the lead. Mr. Butterworth of the white M. E. church of Sedalia was the principal speaker of the evening. Dr. Leon Barnhill of Camp Funston visited here during the holidays, the guest of Miss Mac Schuster, instructor in domestic science. A Christmas dinner was served in his honor. Prof. R. B. Hayes went to Mexico, Mo., to attend the funeral of Rev. R. E. Gillum, who was district superintendent of the Mexico district at the time of his death. He had served four terms as district superintendent, and was pastor of Union Memorial M. E. church at St. Louis for nine years. He was a member of the Central Missouri Conference for over thirty years, and was also president of the trustee board of the college. His body was taken to Lawrence, Kan., for interment. Prof. L. Stewart has returned from Topeka, Kan., where he was spending the vacation with relatives. The college observed emancipation day, January 1. A number of students spent the holidays at home. Prof. Cameron Neale has returned after spending the holidays in Little Rock, Ark. Miss M. Dangerfield spent a few days in Columbia, Mo., the guest of Prof. and Mrs. J. Jones. Visitors to the college during the holidays were Miss Smith of Columbia, Mo.; Miss Zephyr Layne of Okmulgee, Okla.; Rev. Maginty of Atlanta, Ga.; Prof. Maloney of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mr. Jordan of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. J. M. Harris, Miss Ruby Martin and Miss Ugenranck of this city. INDEPENDENCE, KAN. Miss Blanche White and Mr Pierce of Lawrence were united in marriage by Rev. Brown of the A. M. E. church Sunday, Dec. 30. Mr. Ed Thomas and Miss Eva Briggains were united in marriage Friday evening by Rev. Teal of the Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Davis are on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Howard have moved to this city from Oklahoma. Mrs. Howard was formerly Miss Alice Fluellen. Mrs. Francis Hutton is visiting with relatives in the city. Miss Clyda Bradford had as her guests Mr. A. Pierce and Mr. Turner Alexander of Pittsburg during the holidays. Little Katherine Tidwell is ill with pneumonia. Mrs. H Hopson is able to be up again. All churches celebrated Christmas in an appropriate way. Rev Jones of the A M I L church and his congregation, were entertained Wednesday evening at a recital given by one of our progressive Independence girls. CARBONDALE. KAN. H. K Foster of Camp Funston, Mr and Mrs H. D Austin of Burl Bingame and Miss Abbie Foster of Topka came Monday to spend New Years day with their parents, Mr and Mrs W M Foster. BETHEL, KAN. Mrs Pernina Thompson went to Edwardsville Christmas, where she was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Bettle. Mr. Win Robinson of the Pullman service has been spending Christmas at home. At the Oak Ridge Baptist church Christmas eve the officers of the school had a tree for the children and patrons of the school, on which were many useful and beautiful gifts. A splendid literary and musical program was rendered by the pupils of Mrs. L. M Ellis of school district No 14. The social committee of the church served a nice supper and all had a very enjoyable time Mr and Mrs. Geo, Dunn entertained at dinner Christmas day Mrs. Ida Mae Smith and Mrs. Nettle Ellis of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Charles McLain, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson Miss El Dora Scott, who has been attending the Summer high school, is spending the holidays at home Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rothert are here from eastern Illinois visiting relatives and friends. A number of friends gave a "storm" party Thursday evening on Mr. and Mrs. Allen Thompson and Miss Ruth Thompson. The evening was spent in singing and recitations and everyone pronounced the affair the best of the holidays. Mississippi Dora and Frances Scott, Mabel and Myrtle Walker were guests of Mrs. George Porter and Miss Matilda Porter Wednesday attn. ernbom Mrs. Estella Welker and Miss Mabel Walker entertained a few friends Christmas da) Price $1.50 Per Year Mr. Chas. McLain spent Monday night with relatives in Kansas City. Mr. Fred Spruell was in Welborn Monday on business. Mr. Henry Crockett was home from Kansas City Monday. Mrs. Emma Thompson had as dinner guests Sunday Mrs. Beliah Thompson and Miss Ruth Thompson. The members of Zion A. M. E. church gave a social New Year's eve followed by an 11 o'clock sermon and watch meeting. At the Oak Ridge Baptist church the annual midnight praise service was observed. ELWOOD, KAN. Mrs. Lucinda Garmon of Monrovia, Kan., is here spending Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Garmon. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Whitlock of St. Joseph, Mo., gave a party Wednesday evening, Dec. 26, in honor of Rev. Roscoe Wisner of Quindaro University, Miss Pearl Wisner and Miss Quinnia Walker of Emporia. A reunion Christmas tree was given Christmas eve at the A. M. E. church, after which a fine program was rendered. Each little boy and girl was given a back of candy by the Sunday school. Rev. Wisner preached a Christmas sermon Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Alverta Garnon received a Columbia grafonola for her Christmas present. Mr. Albert Walker is very sick. Mr. Ernest Walker of Omaha is here spending the holidays with his people. Mr. Sam Henderson gave a dinner in honor of Rev. R. Wisner and Miss Lottie Vaughan Thursday evening. TONGANOXIE, KAN. George and Henry James of Minneapolis, Minn., are visiting friends this week. They were called home by the death of their father. Mrs. Harriet Owsley was stricken with paralysis while returning from the funeral of Mr. James. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Cecelia Williams and friend, Miss Fisher, spent Christmas visiting friends here. The out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral of Mr. R. James were: John James, Chicago, Ill.; Geo. and II James, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Grace Shaw, Pooria, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. I. Moton, Leavenworth; Mrs. II. Montgomery, Atchison; Mrs. C. Wood, Des Moines, In.; Elijah Newby, Oklahoma; Mrs. E. Frey, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Idell Tompkins, Mrs. F. Winston, Mrs. S. Stevenson, Mrs. C. Barnett, Mrs. L. Williams and Mrs. C. Caldwell, all of Kannas City, Kan.; Mrs. Estella Rallett, Chicago, Ill. Mr and Mrs. Gure, Mrs. Adelia Jarrett and Mrs Edith Carper spent the holidays in Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Grace Shaw of Pooria, Ill., returned home Tuesday evening after attending the funeral of her father. McKinley King and Ray Horton are home for a few days from Camp Funston. They are looking fine. Miss E Brown, Miss L. V. Hawkins and Mr. J. Roffe attended the social at the M. H. church Tuesday evening. Mr. Johnnie James of Chicago was called to attend the funeral of his brother Richard and was accompanied on his return as far as Kansas City by his sisters, Mrs. Salite Woods and Little Caldwell to take Christmas dinner with their sister, Mrs. Fannie Winston. They had not spent Christmas together for twenty years. Rev. R. January of Horton attended the funeral of R. James. Mrs. Josie Brockman, Mrs. E. Harris, Miss Hattie Owsley and Mrs. Laura Richardson are at the bedside of their mother, Mrs. H. Owsley. Mrs. Mattie Caldwell has returned home from Leavenworth much improved. Miss Mudge Jarrett of Kansas City, Mo., spent Tuesday and Wednesday with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hilderbrandt entertained about thirty of their friends Saturday evening in honor the former's nieces, Misses Mary and Lottie Hilderbrandt of Leavenworth. Music and games were enjoyed until a late hour, when a four course luncheon was served and all went home declaring Mr. and Mrs. Hilderbrandt ideal entertainers. Miss Dana Nichols and Miss E. Cooper of Oksaloosa, Kan., visited in town Sunday Birth statistics issued by the Bureau of United States Census record for 1915, 12,465 births for the registration area containing 600,821 colored people, which is a rate of 20 G per thousand, as compared with a rate of 25 for the whites. One hundred and eighty-one deaths of infants under one year of age per one thousand births were recorded for colored people, as compared with ninety nine for whites. The report says: "It is possible, however, that the registration of births is not as complete among colored as among white people and that, therefore, the rates shown for the former class are too low." June Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .50 ADVERTISING RATES, PER MONTH: $2.00 PER INCH. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kan., as Second Class Mail Master. address all communications to The Post-is Plaindecker, 11229 Kansas Avenue, Wopeka, Kansas. Money sent by Express, Postoffice Money Order or Registered Letter at our risk otherwise at the risk at the sender. When the attention of The Plaindealer is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unaligned communications, except from our regular correspondents will not be published. Negro citizens of New Orleans, La., have raised over twenty-three hundred dollars toward a fund for the establishment of the Provident Sanitarium and Training School for Colored Nurses. The Times Picayune has received $426 additional. The Colored Trades Council, composed of carpenters, bricklayers, plasterers and painters, has offered to work one or two days free in the construction of the hospital. -The Crisis. WOMEN IN WAR WORK. The national president, Mary B Talbert, of the Association of Colored Women, has been asked by the committee on public information, in connection with the war department, to gather all material relative to the work done by colored women in this great war. Now is the time for every club, church, society, Red Cross band, food conservation class, or what-not to send to the national president every piece of literature which they have sent out, so that these may be compiled, showing what has been done. It will make good American reading to know that the colored people subscribed $1,000,000 to the liberty loan, $100,000 to Red Cross work, etc. Mrs. Talbert has also been asked to send pictures and biographies of colored women prominent in war work. Will everyone help in the collection of this material by sending to Mrs. Talbert the personnel of her organization and the material which has gone out from its publicity department, also any features of the work which are of interest, as well as pictures, with biographies of the women prominent in war work? Since this work is under the direct supervision of the government, every colored woman should regard this as a patriotic duty to help thus in the assembling of material which is making history today. This will show forever the colored woman's part in this great work, which will eventually and automatically write the part they have played in the history of American women in war. Send in this information today. We are prone to delay, but now is the time for colored women to send in this information. PARSONS, KAN. The Kewpie Art club will meet with the Misses Lucille and May Christin. The Clover Leaf Art club will with Mrs. Hester. Broadus Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Aunna H. Ovetton passed through the city Monday morning en route from St Louis, where she spent the holidays with Mrs. D. Nafles of Dallas Mrs. D. Hawkins spent last Monday in the city on her way to St Louis from Vinita, where she attended the funeral of her step other, Mrs. Bettie Hicks. The Misses Dorsey will leave Wednesday morning for Emporia, where they are teaching school. Mr. and Mrs. Z. Darkis of Atlantic City are spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Adam Darkis. L. W. Foster is on the sick H. Doe Williams and son Emmett returned Friday from Kansas City, Kan. where they spent the holidays with Mrs. Dan Cair. with Mrs. John Hill spent a few days in the city the past week Mrs. Percy Robinson and daughter Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mc Linn returned Bidlow from Kansas City, Kan where they spent the holidays with Mrs. Dan Carr. holidays with Miss Della Davila of Galen is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Julia Saaders, Mrs. Mabel Booker and Miss Susie Davila. Mrs. Lillian Christian entertained at Christmas dinner the following J. W. French, Mrs. May Hood, Lua Butler, Pat Flannigan, Henry Emery, Dugene Washington, Chas. Williams, Chas. Whitmore, Misses May and Lillie Christian. Harvey Bradley and wife returned Saturday night from Kansas City, where they spent the holidays. Mr. Harris, chef on the Katy, is on the sick list Miss Leola Broadus is spending the week end in Pittsburg Miss Lacy Clark is spending the holidays with her parents. Mrs. T. W Greene's mother is very sick at her home on North Eighteenth street Mrs. B. G. Ransom and daughter Opaline have returned from a visit in Galveston, Tex. Mr. Clifford Holliday spent the Christmas holidays with his mother and sister, returning to Kansas City Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Walker spent the holidays in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Williams entertained Mr. Clifford Holliday and their daughter Helen at Christmas dinner. Mrs. Hill of Cheriyale is visiting her son, Mr. Roy Howard. Mrs. Roy Howard entertained a number of guests in honor of Miss Lea Bridgewater Wednesday evening at her residence, 2115 Appleton avenue. A dainty three course luncheon was served. Mrs. Marcillas Holliday and her daughter Miss Fondlacy visited in Coffeyville during Christmas. Miss Elizabeth Reeves is visiting her cousin, Miss Orr. Mrs. Jack Payne and daughter, Miss Lillian Womack are visiting their son and brother at Camp Funston, after which they leave to spend a few days in Kansas City, Mo., visiting relatives. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Prof Nathaniel Sawyer of Topka, Kan., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Dwiggins during the Interstate Literary. Miss Carrie and Mr. Wm. Berry and Miss Estelle Brown, 835 Freeman Avenue, spent the holidays in Oklahoma among relatives and friends. Master Chaucey Washington, 625 New Jersey avenue, entertained as his guest Master Howard Grant of St Louis, Mo. They saw the play "Seven Swans" at Convention hall Attorney and Mrs. I. F. Bradley entertained during the Interstate Literary, Attorney and Mrs. Jas, Guy of Topka. Mrs. S. H. Thompson entertained in honor of Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines, Ia., and Mr. and Mrs. James H. Guy of Topka, Kan. Covers were laid for twelve. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Dwiggins, 852 Oakland avenue, entertained in honor of Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Das Moines, Lt. Covers were laid to ton Mrs. Chatline Davis was elected M. N. G. of Household of Ituth No. 3069 and installed January 2, for the ensuing term. Mrs. Mary L. Carter of K. C. Mo was the guest of her daughter, Miss Dva P. Washington, 637 Gat- field avenue and attended the Inter- state Literary. Miss Amanda Gillispie, 633 Gat- field avenue, is slowly improving. Miss Lillian Burns spent part of the holidays in Lawrence with her parents. Hon. Nick Cniles, editor of the Topka Plaindealer, by special request of the chairman of the executive committee, addressed the Interstate Literacy on Friday afternoon. His remarks were brief, but held the audience spellbound. All who failed to hear him missed a treat. He received healthy applause. A surprise Christmas family dinner was given in honor of her mother, Mrs. Mary L. Catter of Kansas City, Mo. by Miss Dia L. Washington, 637 Garfield avenue. She was assisted by two sisters, a brother, two brothers in-law and sister-in-law. Her mother, aunt and made also were present, and at 5 o'clock all sat down to an elaborate dinner not soon to be forgotten, and all the children gave their mother a Christmas present. The alt took place at the home of Mr. Chale, Washington, Kansas City, Mo. One of the swelled affairs of the season was the formal reception Thursday night, Dec. 27, in honor of Interstate Literary delegates and visitors. The grand march was directed by Past Grand Master B. J. Hawkins of Port Scott Attorneys and Mrs Guy of Topaka led, followed by Prof. Woody Jacobs on wife and several hundred others. It was a beautiful scene. Music was furnished by Mr. Harry St Claire orchestra. The hall was beautifully decorated, and it was the first that colored people had the privilege of its use, which speaks well for late committee who had charge. Every one speaks in highest terms of the grand affair. Mr. Id Lyles, 810 Nebraska avenue, received Christmas cheer from Mr. R. M. Lagle, See Lagle Co., consisting of one pig for Orphans' home and one dressed pig for howlers' hostel. Mrs. Corrine Baker, 912 Oaklawn Avenue, spent the holidays in Tipton Mo., the guest of her grandmother Mrs. Emily Mappin, and other relatives and friends. Miss Annibell Sawyer of Topeka visited friends in the twin cities and attended the Interstate Literary Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winter, 100 Oakland avenue, had a family dinner Christmas day Miss Manie Brown, teacher on Bona Springs, Kan. spent the holiday here with her parents in mid-North, Sixth effect. Mr and Mrs, Wm. Warfield and Mr Lam Lewis and mother are cated in their new home, 617 Troop Friday evening, Dec 21, memb and friends of the First A M. L. church, Eighth and Nebraska a nue, after regular class meeting, with a large wagon load of things for the inner man, drove to the parsonage. 1910 North Sixth street, and with song and cheers unloaded, to the great surprise of their pastor. Rev. J. P. Griffin, who had left them a short time before at the church. Everything was put in the dining room and any grocer would have considered it a good stock for the holidays. Then Prof. Shelton Great of Western University delivered an address and presented the pastor with a heavy cash purse. His wife also was given a nice cash purse. These were only small tokens of the real worth and appreciation the church have for their pastor and family. On Saturday, Dec. 22, an Armour meat wagon stopped at the parsonage of the First A, M. E. church and left a big turkey. Rev. J. F. Griffin, pastor, says he doesn't know who the giver was, but expects to be living in Kansas City next Christmas, and to the giver many thanks. Rev. W. A. Bowren, pastor of the First Baptist church, preached at 6:30 Christmas morning. Subject, "Star of the East." After the sermon a Christmas anthem was sung by the choir. Then Mrs. Lena B. 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Gentlemen: Enclosed is 25c in stamps, for which please send me a box of your Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener. I have used one box of your Skin Whitener, and it did me so much good I have decided to continue the use of it Yours truly, LUCY L. HAIRSTON DO NOT ACCEPT DIMITATIONS Sold by druggist or sent rect. for the postpaid. Write JACOB'S PHARMACY, Atlanta, Ga. LAWRENCE, KAN. The K. U. fraternity boys formerly known as Rho Mega have received their national charter and are now known as Alpha Phi Alpha. A full account of the organization was published last week. Mr Chas. Jones of Topeka has returned home. He was the guest of Mr. Chauncey Davis at the Alpha Phi Alpha house. Miss Paye Slaughter, one of Topeka's most attractive and accomplished young women, has returned home after a visit at the Pennell home. Miss Ednah Johnson has returned to her home in Topcha. She is a senior in the Lawrence high school. Mr. Chauncey Davis left December 23 for his home in Muskogee to spend the holidays. Miss Damie Mae Hill attended the military dance in Kansas City, Kan., Thursday, Dec. 27. Mr. Roy Harris of Topeka attended the Alpha Phi Alpha dance Dec. 22 Mr Robt Jackson spent Christmas in Topeka the guest of Miss Ednah Johnson. Mr and Miss. Archie Macey and little daughter Kathleen Josephine are here spending the holidays with their parents. Miss Esterine Copeland and Mr. Wm. Taitos, Jr., spent Christmas in Topeka the guest of Miss E. Johnson. COUNCIL GROVE, KAN. Mrs. Jane Dorsey, Mrs. Ora Smith and Mr. Henry Stowels left last week for Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Dorsey will go from there to North Platte, Neb., and Mrs. Smith will go to Leavenworth, Kan. Beatrice Burns and her sister in-law, Mrs. Ollie Burns of Topkapi, spent Christmas with their grandmother and aunt, Mrs. Susan Walker and Mrs. Maud Raw. Beatrice Moore spent Christmas in Leavenworth. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Kibble, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harding spent Christmas on Rock Creek with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Harding and wife. Miss Violet Hooker left last week for Platt, Kan., to visit Rev. Henry Matthews and wife. Mrs. Maud Ray left Sunday for Kansas City, Mo., to visit relatives Bruce Woods went to Kansas City Sunday for a week's vacation Louise Woods spent Sunday in Emupria visiting his wife and baby Nathaniel Johnson and Callie Johnson left Saturday for Leavenworth to visit their sister, Mrs. Lydia For Miss Delvie Rice is back at the Woodland home. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harding entertained Sunday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Early White, who will leave Monday for their home in New Orleans, La. Mr John Broils is on the sick list. Rey Chiles filled his pulpit Sun- day. Wichita, Kan., Dec. 23. The members and friends of St Paul's A M E. church gave one of the most successful surprises on their pastor, Dr. J. R. 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Mrs. Ransom was not present, having been called to Lawrence, Kan., to the bedside of her sick daughter, Mrs. Etheline Henderson, wife of Rev R. C Henderson, pastor of St. Luke A, M. E, church. The people of Wichita have a beautiful church and they deserve a good pastor, and feel that the bishop has honored them by sending them not only one among the best, but one that is satisfied with his appointment and is also in love with the great state of Kansas. Because AM History, outedating our modern civilization and tribes devoted much time and energy of the leading points in judging the remains so. For its care and preservation FOR HAIR PROMOTER. money order. Sith's Pharmacy PRICE FIFTY CENTS PER BOX. RS. 1301 EAST 18TH STREET. CITY, MISSOURI. Sith's Drug Store most complete stock of any Negro Drug addition to send you anything in the Drug ce. world or money back." Our firm is backed on your order from us by MAIL. We are hers. 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Alice McClelland Todd A Scalp Specialist. First, grow your own Hair, so that you can tell others how to grow theirs. Mme. 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 TELURO SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK Best of music and pictures at the Apex. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Phillips of 235 Chandler are the proud parents of a 10 pound boy. Rev. S. H. J. Watson of Dallas, Texas, will begin a ten days' meeting with the Shiloh Baptist church Sunday, January 13. Miss Willa Weddington spent Christmas in Kansas City visiting relatives and friends. Misses Camilla, Irma and Angela Grant spent Christmas at Camp Funston. Miss Ida Taylor spent the holidays in Kansas City visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. McElroy. Mrs. Birdie Scott Taylor has been seriously sick at her home, 1170 Lincoln, but is improving at this time, though still confined to her home. Miss Bessie Bradshaw has returned from points in Oklahoma, where she visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Anderson, at Hennessy. She reports a pleasant stay in that section. Mrs. King Cannon died suddenly at her home in Highland Park on January 1. She had been visiting during the day and was taken ill shortly after returning home. Charles Astwood was the first caller in 1918 to pay his subscription to the Plattdealer. He is one of Topeka's young race leaders. Mrs. Diana Scott was taken seriously ill at the home of her son, Attorney Ellisha Scott, Christmas day. She was removed to her home, 1154 Lane street, where she is still continued to her bed. Hon. James A. Troutman has announced himself as a candidate for governor. He has served as lieutenant governor and state senator. He is one of Kansas' own sons and has done much to make her one of the leading states in the Union. He is a high class Christian gentleman and a genuine Republican. The Polnietta Embroiderers Club met with Mrs. Lucy Vaughn, Eleventh and Buchanan streets, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Monroe and Mrs. Cannneh were pleasant visitors. The next meeting will be entertained by Mrs. Alberta Spalding at Mrs. Carter's 614 Hancock Street.—President, Mrs. Chas Davis; Reporter, Mrs. Callie Carter. Mr. C. A. Barnett, advertising representative of the Chicago Defender, was in the city this week in the interest of that journal. Mr. Barnett is a splendid type of the modern day newspaper man, pleasant and agreeable, and well versed in matters relative to his race. While in this section he will cover the principal towns and will pass on to the west coast. He is an able representative and we wish him well on his journey. While here he met the editor and his staff and had a pleasant that GATARRH of the SLADDER and all Birdurge h 24HOURS SANTAL APPEAR MIDY completely cared 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 McCLELLAND'S STRAIGHTENING OIL has no equal for straightening the hair. Price 25c each 1013 Kansas Avenue, TOPEKA, KANSAS. ND 4526 BLUE Mrs. Lula Gordon of Chicago, Ill., was called home to be at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Diana Scott. Mrs. Lula Balcher of Hennessy, Okla., is here visiting her sister, who is sick. The reception in honor of Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Dease was well attended. The bride was formerly a teacher at Taft, Okla. Mrs. Della Smith entertained in honor of Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Dease. Other guests were Rev. S. H. Stripling, district superintendent of the M. H. church, Mrs. James Bright of Pratt, Kan., and Miss Ethil Woolridge. Mr. James Bright of Pratt, Kan., was in the city the guest of Miss Woolridge for the holidays. St Mark's A. M. B. church is doing fine under Rev. Johnson as pastor. Sir Knight J. M. Morris, chief potentate of the Shriners, from Minneapolis, Minn., and Miss Woolridge were guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hugh for dinner on Monday of last week Miss Emma West and Miss Emma Allen of Paxico and Mrs. David Driver and daughter of Montana visited Mrs. West's sister, Mrs. Diana Scott, this week. Mrs. Driver is making an extended visit to her own and Mr Driver's relatives in Paxico, Wamago and Topka. Miss Bertha Porter spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Porter, 1169 Lincoln, returning to Emporia Tuesday to resume her work at the State Normal. Mrs. D. W. Anderson, Arkansas City and Mrs. Walter Slaughter, of Muskogee, Okla., sisters of Mr. R. C. Caldwell, who resides east of Oakland, spent a joyful Christmas with Mr. Caldwell and his family. The latter left for a few days visit in Kansas City. Rev J. A. McClain, presiding elder of the Kansas conference of the C. M. B. church, was a caller at this office on Friday in company with Rev. T. A. Powers, pastor of Lane chapel. Rev. McClain was a popular pastor in Kansas City, where he was also active in all affairs of the race. He is a forceful minister in his church and we predict great things for him in the future. Prof. W. A. Brown, owner of Brown's Minstrels, and his troupe changed cars in Topka Wednesday night on route to Osawatomie. In company with Mossrs. Oscar Carson and N. R. Wilson, connellans, he made The Plaindealer a internal call. Brown is an old time show man and one of the few men of his race who have stemmed the tide in the role of sole owner. Mr. Carson is well known in Topka, having played in and out of the city with our friend and townsman, Mr Jake Lacey. The boy's report business good. The Needlecraft Club had their Christmas meeting with Mrs. S. I Malone, 734 Garfield avenue. An excellent program was rendered for the occasion. Reading, "The Birth of Christ," by Mrs. Carl Spears; "Christmas Carols," by the club; report of Red Cross work by Mrs. W I Jamison. The amount having been raised for that purpose being $45; reports on charity and greetings by Mrs. Dandridge and Mrs. Malone; short talk on "Christmas," by Mrs S I Malone. The club decided to send cigars and magazines to one of the companies at Funston. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Taylor Reed, 1410 Western avenue. Mrs. W. I Jamison, President; Mrs. Cora Ross, Secretary; Mrs. S. F. Malone, Reporter. ```markdown ``` --- Change of program daily at the Apex. Miss Mattle Dunn, aged 20 years, died December 28 at the home of her parents, 1022 Washington street. Funeral was held Monday, Dec. 21, from Mt. Carmel Baptist church. Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery. Mrs. C. Summit and granddaughter, Miss Meta Hicks, of Wichita, are visiting in the city the guests of the former's daughter, Mrs. Levell, 1414 Logan street, North Topeka. While in the city they made this office an agreeable call. Mrs. Chas. W. Phoenix of Emporia spent Sunday in the city en route home from attending the Interstate Literary Association meeting at Kansas City. While here she was the guest of Mrs. George W. Hamilton, Jr., who accompanied her home for a visit. Mr. Harry Pace of Leavenworth was here during the Christmas holiday days visiting his wife. See Wilfred Lucas, who played in Hands Up, at the Apex Friday in Souls Triumphant. The Twelve Star Club met at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Parker, 917 Topeka avenue, Wednesday evening, Dec. 26. Next meeting with Mrs. Nettle Harris, Jan. 2.—Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Pres.; Miss L. Johnson, Secretary. Mrs. Charles Astwood spent New Years' in Kansas City, the guest of Mrs. Birdie Greer and Mrs. Grace Martin, of Jersey City, N. J. She reports a very delightful time. Triangle features every Tuesday and Friday at the Apex. SUNDAY DINNER AT FEDERATED CLUB HOUSE --- On Sunday, at the Federated Club rooms, Thirteenth and Quince, dinner will be served. The public will be welcome and we ask your patronage to help us keep our work going. We thank all who are so cheerfully lending assistance. The club house rooms are open and all are welcome. We solicit the patronage of any of our white friends who would like to enjoy a good, wholesome dinner away from home on Sunday. Come and try our well cooked chicken dinner and relishes for Sunday, and many other delights. The club house rooms are comfortable and a place to interest the minds of those who seek to know of the good work we are doing. Come in and visit us on Sunday neat and eat a hearty, well regulated dinner. A NEW YEAR SURPRISE. The waiters of the National hotel on New Year morning presented their head waiter, Mr. Robt. Breedlove, with a beautiful token of their appreciation of having such an ambitious and industrious college man as their leader and his successful efforts establishing and maintaining an unexcelled crew of waiters. Spells speeches were made by Mr. Seals and Capt. Rollings. PIERCE ADDITION. Mr. Preston Tolbert spent Christ mas day in Kansas City, Mo. Mr G A Bigbee and family spent a few days in Ottawa visiting relatives and friends. A New Year line for the children of the court unity was given by Miss Pearl Blackburn New Year night at her home on Madison street. Mrs. W. P. Greene is confined to her bed. Mr. Huff, who has been confined to her bed for some time, is reported better. The band boys presented to Mr. G. A. Bigbee, their director, a Christmas gift of $7, which was a surprise to him.' Albert Martin, Sr., and daughter Mudge have returned home from a visit in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Charles Bell of Coffeyville, Kan. visited his sister, Mrs. E. Woods, last week. The hand boys gave a concert Wednesday night which was well attended. The dresser scarf given as a prize was won by Mrs. Gus Taylor. An excellent program was rendered. KINKY HAIR KINKY HAIR 1 Atlanta, Ga. Exfoliates skin. Go continues. My picture shows you what your face EXILENTO QUININE POMADE has done for my hair. Before I used it my hair was shaved and quinine has been used to for her hair and so- coats and silky it that I can do it up any way I want to. JANE RAYD. Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it's nice and long. That's what EXILENTO QUININE does, remove Dandruff, feeds the kools of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it up to suit you. If Exelentdo not do as we claim, we will give your money back, 25$ by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVENWHERE Write For Particulars CARD OF THANKS. Achison, Kan. We take this means of expressing our thanks to the many friends for the floral offerings and the kindness shown during our late bereavement. Mrs Carrie Kerford, Mrs. Pearl Williams, Misses Ruth and Hazel Smith, Wm A. Smith, Walter Allen, MONDAY The Ired Ace. Two additional reels. TUESDAY Seeking Happiness (a five reel Triangle feature) His One Night Stand (comedy). WEDNESDAY The Fighting Trail. Two good comedies. THURSDAY The Mystery Ship. Teddy at the Throttle (a two reel Keystone comedy) FRIDAY Souls Triumphant, featuring Wil- fred Lucas The Camera Cure (comedy) SATURDAY American Girl Gray Seal Hours:—9 n. m., to 12:00 m; 2:30 p. m., to 5.00 p. m; 7:00 p. m., to 8:30 p. m. DR. J. M. JAMISON, Special Diseases. Phone 959 — 327 Madison St DR. S. FLOURNOY, Physician and Surgeon. 808 Kansas Ave Office hours 9 00 a.m. to 12 M 2 00 p.m. to 5 00 p.m. 7 00 p.m. to 9 00 p.m. AT OFFICE EVENINGS Phone 1147 DR. J. 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Carter, -To Whom it May Concern: It is with regret that I am compelled to (ake this method of correcting a mis- Tepresentation made against the A. M. B. church, Western University, a school partly managed, by the Metho- dist church and the State of Kanou. and myself, A recent charge against Prof, W. R, Carter, president of the Topek.. Industrial Institute, the nature of which the public is familiar, has been discussed acconiing to reliable re ports by his friends, as being a plot on the part of myself and the A. M. E. church to cripple his influenve and have h'm retnoved as head of tne institution so that a Methodist mt. can be placed in control. I feel thi such a report ja a slander to myself ana the A. M. E. church in that the ctfarge Is one which ff untrue, and it is, 18 the production of an evil, ure unserupulous and criminal mind anu ia certainly not founded or concoct++! by the Methodist church or any onc officially associated with said churca Since Hon, James 1. Guy, an attor ney of Topeka, and a member of tho board of managers of the school of which Prof. Carter la the head, in- forms me that the explanation offered to excuse Pro) Carter is the rumor that my church fs the responsiblo agency, I believe that the matter should be Investigated and the truth disclosed so that one of the grcatest organizations for social and religious uplift may be exonerated. The A. M, BE, church nor myself have anv grievance against Prof. W. R. Car ter, who Is of the Baptist falth, The rumor would have it appear that he is the victim of an attack from the A. M. I, church because of bis re- liglous bellef and that church wants control of hia job, which is untrue. Therefore we hope to see justice measured oyt to him and protect us againat being milsrepresented a8 B means of clearing his skirts of the charge, Let the matter be adjusted and conditions established to safe guard the interest of the race, schoo! and State, regardtess of fear or favor 0 individuals. Respectfully, J. R. RANSOM, | 213 E, Pine St., Wichita, Kan, | PLEASANTON, KAN, The colored people of this clty wish the Plaindealer a happy new Year, Mr. Earl Arnold was in La Cygne Monday evening, Mra, Alice Austin visited a few days this week with her parents, Rev. and Mra. J. Bass. Rev, Gillesple filled his appolnt- ment in La Cygne Sunday, Mr. aad Mre. Noble Fine of Kan- san City, Kan., spent Christmas with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Fine. Bre, J. E, Neaves and children of Fort Scott are visiting her pa- rents, Mr. and Mra. G. W. Arnold. Mra. Hattle Stone of Mildred 1s visiting her sister, Mire, Sarah Fine. The Carnation Club met at the home of Mrs, Eva White. The even: ing was spent having a good time, after which a lunch was served, Thoee present were Mrs. While, Mra. Ella Fine, Mrs. Mattle Lacy, Mrs. Cora Smith, Miss Evangeline Lacy, Mrs. Georgia Neaves of Fort Scott and Mrs, Noble Fine of Kan. sas City, Kan. ——xn-—__—_- KINGFISHER, OKLA, | Mrs, Georgia A. Scott was hostess to an elaborate dinner December 26, Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wm,,Holter, Mr. and Mrs. William Foster of Geary, Okla,; Mrs. MM. Smith, Mrs. A, Curry, Mr. J, W. Willams, Mr. Hi, W. Burton, Miss Cleopatra Morgan and Mr, Otho Sul- cer, A sumptuous. mend ‘was served, IN MEMORIAM, ga hee Sir 8. R. Jackson died Dec. 15, Me was a falthtul member of J:ven ing Star Temple No. 4 for about 18 years. Ile had expressed the wish that at his death he be burled from Taborian hall, and that he have music, His wishes were carried out as the procession was headed by the Ladies’ Taborian band. ‘The serv. Ices were held at the Taborian hall and the sermon was by Rev, Sit Frank Wilson, C. G, M., of Topeka, Kan,, who came for the occasion. Bir Jackson leaves a widow and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Resolution. There came a gentle tapping, a gentle tapping at our door. It was a tapping everlasting, everlasting, evermore. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His wisdom to take from our ranks Sir S. R. Jackson, P. C, M. of Evening Star Temple No. 4 and YP. P,P. of Light of the West Pala- tum No, 1, beloved Sir Knight, friend and co-worker. It was In the silent watch of the night the crim monster death came and stole from jour ranks a pier that helped brace ‘the foundation of Tabor in this dis- trict and weakened the building of a mighly mass; one whore every ef- fort was for the upbullding and suc. cesa of Tabor, A persistent and energetic Knight of great strength, he plunged Into the duties of this order wholeheartedly and sound. mindedly, pushing to the front every good, and helped the D. D. to bear the burdens, He was a faithful P. P. P. of the Patatium, ever ready to do his duty. Sir Jackson’s death, coming so sudden, was a shock to the commun- \ty. Like winter brings a chill o’er us all, we cringe and shiver, weep and moan, Why? Because God has called. Hoe calls, we hear and answer, Sir Jackson has heard and fone, and in golng broke our chain where the links were the strongest. There may be other links, but they will never fit the place left vacant. Sir Knights,no more that voice will we hear: “Each man fn order ac- cording to his height.” Daughteis, where will we find a marshal so faithful? ite sleeps, although by fate most Btrangely tossed. fe Mved, he died, when he his earthly angel lost. That losa unto the end most simpte Lead as night cometh over all when the day has fled. Resolved, That a copy of these ‘exolutions be placed on the minutes yf Evening Star Temple No. 4, the ninuter of Light of the West Pala. jum No, 1, and also a copy sent o the hereaved widow, SIM SILAS JOHNSON, V. M. BIR CHARLES STEWART,V.M. DTR, LENORA GRAY, J, R. OFFICIAL CALL For the Eleventh Biennial Meeting of the National Association of Col- cored Women, ae, ve Sree The eleventh biennial meeting of the N, A. C, W will be held In Denver, Col., July 8 to 14, 1918, Every officer, superintendent of departments, state president and delegate should present her creden- tlals to the committee and obtaln official badge entitling her to vote as soon after arrival aa possible. The credentlala committee will be in session Monday, July 8, from 11 a, m, to 12 noon and from 2 to & Dm, The executive board will hold its first weasion at 5 p.m, July 8. Mrs, Myrtle Cook, chairman of the program committee, has been able to nearly complete a program which covers the newer and more striking phases of work which has doen called for due to the extraur- dinary tine through which we are passing. Miss Nannie H, Burroughs, super Intendent of the department for the suppressing of lynching ad mob vio- Jece, will have a report of unusual Interest to present. The entertalnment committee I+ arranging for short (rips to Pike's Peak, Colorado Springs, the Garden of the God, and also for a midday luncheon rerved free to the dele gutes, \ The committee in charge of trans. portation has announced rates from the East, through Mrs, Mazile Mos- selle Griffin, Mrs, G, A, Ross of Denver, rep. resenting the West, and Mra. Mabel Keith Howard of South Carolina will announce rates for the South, Information concerning board and lodging may be obtained from Mrs. M, E, Dishman, 2439 Gilpin atreet, Denver, Col., general chalrman of arrangements for Denver, Among the interesting things scheduled witl be the burning of the Dovglass mortgage, announcement of L The JacKson-Walker Coal and Mining Co., New (Location 118 E. 7th St. . e «The... 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