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4 wy : : TR» Topeka Plaindealer | GD Twentieth Year. No. 3. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JANUARY 18, 1918, - Price $1.50 Per Year Now That the Colored Officers Have Made Good at Camp Funston, Let us Have Physicians and Nurses OUR SOLDIERS AT CAMP FUNSTON ARE A CREDIT 10 THE NATION Business Men Who Objected to the Black 92d Declare They Have Set a High Moral Standard for Their White Brothers. COLORED PHYSICIANS :AND NURSES ARE NEEDED Government Should Select Race Men and Women to Care { for Them. We visited Camp Funston the past week and found everything moving smoothly in the 92d Division, of which Major General Ballou is in command. The colored soldiers seem to be in fairly good shape, except they are short of uniforms, and we think the government should rush up uniforms for these soldiers, as 80 Many arc do- ing guard duty, and we saw men shiv- ering: during the recent cold spell be- cause they were so poorly clad. We Go not see why they have not been clothed before this time, as most of the white soldiers of the 89th Division are clothed. ‘There have been organized different division battalions such as the 349 Merhne Gun Batt, Headquarters’ Train for mihtary police; 317th Am- munition Train; 317th Supply Train; 317th Sanitary Train; 317th Engin- eers ‘This is @ part of the 92d Divi- sion, while other parts are in other training camps training for engineers, telegraph operators, infantry and oth- er departments along with this divi- sion. The government should see to it that colored traincd nurses are placed at the base hospital and also at the medical officers’ training camp, and Ziso that colored physicians be placed ‘at this institution, ‘There is no rea- ‘son why this should not ‘be done, and no cause unless it ia Freledice. ‘The av- erage cotored and white yee knows that white nurses or male attendants will not give colored soldiers attention they need, especially if such white persons be southerners, and then there are a great many northerners who will not give colored men the proper attention. We think it is due the mothers and wives of these col- cred soldiers to feel %#) ease about their boys being properly cared for, because they know that if people of their own color are in these institu- tions there will be no cause for anxi- ety.” Prejudice exists, and it is the duty of the colored people of this country to write President ‘Wilson and their congressmen and ask that these things be provided for, The colored men have participated in atl the wars of this country, and many times victo- ry has been duc to the valiant fight- ing of the colored soldiers. Perhaps before this great struggle is over it «will be the colored soldier who will put the fimshing touch on the kaiser, They have a training school of a- bout sixty young men, of whom sev- eral are from colleges and are taking the training under the instruction of Captains Dean and Barbour. These two gentlemen were formerly in the regular service of the army and know the fegulation tactica and rulings from A to Z. We are proud of our colored officers and the great record they are making at Camp Funston. We interviewed, several men of the other race, and they say they have the cleanest camp and best organization at Funston, Thiz is due to a large majonty of the officers who are work- jng tecth and toe nails night and day to make success, This proves con: clusively to our minds that all colore¢ regiments should be officered by col- ored men as far ae practical and as fast es they become efficient. The mer do better and will fight and be disct- phined better, as colored men know the needs of one another. ‘There are a few among the commis: sioned officers who, if they should ease down a hittle, would find it would be much better for them, Some seem te fave forgotten their race pride ant think now since they are in the arm) the race should bow to them. They are unmindful of the fact that ‘t 4: the newspapers and the general publi who have to assist them in getting What is due them through the arm) tnd navy circles. We have tried t talk to a few of them about matters of importance both In a business anc military way, but some were 40 self {mportant and knew 80 much, that | was almost disgusting for ® man whe Is fighting the battles of the race t¢ lose time with them. One young mal has already been sent from the arm} for disobeying rules and playing sick slipping off from the camp and goin to town and remaining out for tw days viesting and having & good time When he was called for he did not re spond, eo he was ordered out of the service. Now we hope auch will no occur again, ‘These men would no rest until they went to the trainin came ‘and were commisaloned for thi particular service, now it ia their dut; to live up to the rules, study the meth ods and different codes of army regu lations, and teach the same to the me! ee te Beach time could be spen dni te a amsetabire coeett - Py stalealirc tin ht ‘on profitably in lecturing the privates a- long the lines of sverxony. matters, for instance, the state in which they are camped, the name of the camp, the names of the commanding officers, and different places on the ground. We were surprised when we asked a guard where the major general's headquar- ters were and he directed us to the captain’s and sergeant major’s quar- ters. Some of them do not know a non-commissioned officer'a emblems from those of a commizsioned officer, The Y. M. C, A. under Mr. Arthur Nardy, assisted by Mr. Aaron Green, is doing fine. We are secre to note the serious illness of Father Van Leu, who fs now in the hospital with men- ingitis, He is loved by everybody, and all hope for his recovery. A temporary hostess room has been opened for the colored ladies at Camp Funston, where they can go and meet their husbands, sons, and sweethearts from exght in the morning till 5:30 in the evening. We shall from time to time call the attention of the public to the doings and conditions of the colored soldiers at Camp Funston, We have an eagl: eye on those officers who are deliver- ing the goods and doing good work ir the national army. ARMY CITY We also are proud to speak of the few colored people who are engaged jn business at Army City right up next to the camp of the 92d Division ‘Mr. Frank Wilson has purchased a $5,000 two story building and is doing quite a business. Ho has fine fur- nished rooms, fine cafe with cigars and soft drinks in connection. Miss Lena Thompson and Prof. C F, Clinkscale have opened up a bakery and are baking the best pies and cakes on the ground. They have em: ployed Misa Steward to assist them. “Bridges and Stanley have opened 1 fine cafe and rooming house on the ‘same street facing the camp and have a No. 1 place. They have rooms fo1 transit and are giving first class ac commodations. Mr, A. C. Staley formerly of Pittsburg, Pa., and Mrs Bridges of Junction City are proprie tors. see ‘The Attucks Club have fifteen poo tables on the ground. This 1s a com: pony, organized by Mr, Fortune J Weaver, who is president of the Afro: American Employment Agency, Kan sas City, Mo, The club is doing a fine business. Koes We wish to call the attention of the public to the Military State Bank, Mr S.C. Wilhs, cashier, located at Army Cty. Mr, Wills is a financier ant gentleman and will take great deligh' in showing the boys how to send theil money home or encoura:'e them to de. posit tt and allow them interest on the same. This is a real, safe benk to dc business with, and nearly all of the soldiers are doing business with thi bank, The colored bovs who hav. transacted business with Mr. Willi luke him and speak highly of the treat ment accorded them. ! WORD. OF PRAISE Dear Editor'—Indeed I highly cone gratulate you in the manner and steps which you have taken in trying to get justice dealt out from the hifther ju- dicial or executive powers for the poor and oppressed negro here in this U.S. A, I pray God that you may live long to advocate this down-trod- den and oppressed negro race's cause, It is the highest of my ambition to read of a few more men of Mr, Nick Chiles’ caliber, but I guess that would be just about as hard a job as that swift winged angel had when he was flying searching the heaven and earth to get some one to go on man’s bond. You might have heard a voice from somewhere out of the heaven of heav- ens: “I'l go down and go on man's bond.” You might hear that httle rea- son way down in Mr, Nick Chiles heart saying; “I'll advocate my peo- ple's cause,” Yours for success, &. D, MITCHELL, Box 278. f , “—ei ; GOV. CAPPER, Acknowledged Leader in the Senatoria Race, Who Speaks at St. John A. M. E. Church Feb. 3d. mu ‘ean igh ay a * M. §. SCHOOL Men are the Pride of the U; S. Army---Distinguished for Gallant Service. Mounted Service School Detachment (Colored). This organization was organized by the war department July 1, 1909, for the purpose of attending mounts ril- den by officers and non-commissioned officers sent here to take instruction ie course of equitation and the care of a horse in general. The Detachment ‘has 266 enlisted men and one officer, who commands the Detachment, and of this number ebout eighty per cent of the men have previous service from 5 to 25 years in the service, and have seen active service in the Spanish-A- merican War, Philippine Inayrrection, and other campaigns the United States have been engaged in. We al- so have about 90 marred men in this organization, who are permitted to re- side with their families in our near-by town, Junction City, Kansas, only 3% miles west of Ft. Riley, Kansas. and, girls, the remaining number are look- ing for ewcet-hearts and wives. We also have every little thing for enjoy- ment, guch as poo! hall, hbrary, and recreation room, which are the best that can be had. And we have four of ‘the best cooks in the army, who pre- pare our meals; men who have grad ‘uated in the art of cooking, and exper- Jeneed mm cooking. | And our head waiter, Mr, Arthur Kauffman, who is without money and looking for a rich widow or a wealthy young maiden, ts still here looking out for our dining room and keepa it in a perfect sanita- ry condition at all times for any one's inspection whosoever desires to do 80. We have a great number of men (mostly all single) who visit Kansas City very often, Especially one of number, @ large gentleman with long moustsche, looks very much like the Kaiser, who visits there very often and is’ mostly seen in People’s Drug Store doing his stays there looking for headache powders and the young ladies who happen to be passing by while he Is waiting for these headache powders, which takes him 2 or $ hours to get sometimes. Some citizens have ‘a wrong opinion about the soldiers and their way of living, 80 be sure for yourself, You are invited as company to visit our barracks at most any time, and you will be received as wel- comely as the flowers in May. This invitation is extended to all, All cor- respondence to be addressed to Mr, Ottoway Simmons, Detachment Clerk M,S 5. Net. (Col.), Ft, Riley, Kansas, in’ regard to our men looking for sweet-hearta, girls, and wives, He will fix you up and put on the right road to get one, Don't write love tc him, for he Is married. Just write for information. Ile is the man that can furnish it to you. ‘We have several men in the Detach. ment who own automobiles and prop: erty in Junction City, some of whor are also looking for a wife, Girls Girls, you had better put in your Sp pusation soon, girls, Three Mr | Simms. Mounted Service School Detachmen' (Colored,), F't. Riley, Ks, Jan. 9, 1918 Ist Sergt. Moses W. Maryweather, M.S, S. Det, (Col), Ft. Riley, Kan, was born in Greenwood, S. C., Jan. 8, 1876, and enhsted in the Tenth (10th) U. S. Vol. Co, “H” July 13, 1898, Ser- peant Maryueather being a very right and intelligent young man, he wpe appointed a non-commissioned of- er of Company “HO He was mus- tered out of the Volunteers in 1899 and enlisted for the regular service for Troop “A,” 10th U, S. Cavalry, in 1899, and was also appointed a non- commissioned officer of this organiza- tion. Served two enlistments in Troop “A”, 10th Cavalry, and reenlist- ed for Troop “A,” 9th Cavalry, in Au- ust, 1906, Served in this oraniza- tion ‘as a non-commissioned officer al- 50, was discharged from this organi- zation in August, 1909, and reenhated for M.S. S, Det, (Col.), Ft. Riley, Ks, in September, 1909, and served as a sergeant in this detachment until he was discharged in 1912, He then re- enlisted for Company “B" of the fam- ous 24th Infantry, U. S, Army, in September, 1912, and served as a clerk and non-commissioned officer until discharged in September, 1915, which then he came back to the noted M. 8 | S. Det. (Col.), Mt. Riley, Kansas, and: reenhsted and served as a non-com- missioned officcr and is at present the Ist Serzeant of his organization, Ist Sergeant Maryweather is well hked by all members of his organization and has many friends in the near by towns Junction City and Manhattan, Kansas. He is an excellent soldict and knows every duty required of the soldier in the service. Has many hon- ors for shooting, and bravery also. Mans been in several engagements in which the United States has heen en- gaged during hia service as a soldier, and has come through all of them with many honors to be proud of. The renson that Ist Sergeant Maryweath- er is not a commissioned officer Is not due to the fact that he {s not well c- nough qualified or competent enough. It 1s that he hasn't had the chance, like many others here in the Detath- ment, who could pass the examination with a very high mark if only given the chance, Ili service all amounts ‘up to 19 years and three months, in- ‘cluding the time he has served in Cu- ‘ba and the Philippine Ialands, and still looks very young yet, and with only a short time in which he will re- tire from the service, Oh, no, girls, there isn't any chance, he is a married man, but there are several here who wish a good nice sweet-heart or a nice wife, Sergeant extends invitations to all caring to visit our Detachment to see how the boys of Ft. Riley are xet~ ting along. We will make it us home- lke as near as we can, We have also four of the best cooks in the United States Army here in the M.S. 8, Det. (Col.), Cook Willie Alex- ander, Cook Sandy Campbell, Cook Wilham Powell, and Cook Joseph Randolph. All have graduated from the best cooks and baker schools in the United States for instructions in cooking, and all graduated with many honors from the school. The cooks are all under the direction of Mess Sergeant Robert Revere, who is a very good cook himself. Commanding officer of the Mounted Service School Detachment (Colored), has been an enlisted man and a sold- ier for several years, formerly a sold. lor (enlisted man) Master Electrician Sergeant of the Mounted Service Schoo! Detachment (White) hercgat Fi. Itiley, ieansag, wad ta at preset a Reserve Corps, assigned to the quart- termaster_corps and commanding the Mounted Service School Detachments, White and Colored, and ia also acting secretary of the Mounted Service School Captain E. W, Suddarth has been in the service of the United States for about 27 re and Is much liked by all at Ft ley, officers and enlisted men both. And he is a gen- tleman in all ways, When he was commissioned and sent away from Ft, Riley*many soldiers regretted to sce him’ leave, and as soon as they all heard he was to be sent back to Ft. Riley to command the Mounted Ser- vice School Detachmenta and to act as secretary of the Mounted Service School, all were as same as if their father had returned home from a Jong visit somewhere. Captain Suddarth is a gentleman soldier. ‘The Detachment clerks of the Mounted Service School Detachment (Colored), Privates Herman Gurnell and a Simmona, have been in the service for about 6 years and have served as clerks and non-commission- ed officers most of their service. Pri- vate Giiowsy Simmons was born in St. Louis, Mo. in 1893, and entered the service in 1911, at a very early age. On his @rst enlistment, whic was in Company “C,” 24th Infantry, where he served as a clerk and non- commissioned during nearly all of his enlistment. When he was discharged from the service in 1914 he returned to St. Louis to his mother, where he remained until 1915, then re-enlisted for the Mounted Service School De- tachment (Colored), Ft. Riley, Kan- sas, where he is at present. Private Simmons has served in foreign ser- vice. Private Herman Gurncll was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1893 also, served in Company “A,” 26th In- fantry, as a clerk and non-commis- sioned officer during nearly all of his enlistment, and served in the United States and foreign nervice also. When he was chscharged he returned to his home for o short period. After a short visit at home he reenlisted for the’ Mounted Service School Detach- ment (Colored), Ft, Riley, Kansas, where he is at present, Private Sim- mons is transferring to the National Army, where bis promotions are ex- pected to be high and rapid. Both men are clerks of their organization, We visited the Mounted Service School Detachment for colored at Ft. Riley, Kan, and there are one hun- dred ‘and fifty nine men in thet de- partment under the management of First Sergt. Moses W. Merriweather, who is a gentleman, scholar, and sol- dier, and is loved by his men. We would hike to see Sergt, Merriweather promoted to captain in the United tates: ay, as he knows his duty from A to Z and has all the business of the service at his fingers’ tips, is well versed in miktary law, rules and regulations for managing this depart- ment. The captain of the department has great confidence in the Judgment Jand ability of Mr. Merriweather and reles upon him for the deportment and action of the men, He is the fa- ther of thé boys, and we must bay that the men attend strictly to busi- ness, Of course there are a few men in the department, as you will find an- ywhere, who should not ba in the ser- vice, but by sufferance and hope that they may make better they arc al- Towed to remain in the servis. Asa rule most of the men are Konomical ‘and are saving their money, Enghty- five of them are married and raising famihes anid own homes at Junction’! City, ‘This service is very necessary and important, to the army, and these men will not he rent to France, as they have the care of neveral thousand dol- Jars’ worth of ine, stock and other property, and it is very important! that this should be looked after by the government, This 1s an excellent op: portumty for young men to save money, educate themselves and make goo, We would advice young men in this service to read good books and study hard and make use of their idle time, that they may be of value to themselves and the, commun:ty in which they live after they retire from the army. There is a barber shop and tatlor- ing shop an connection, and we must say that the culinary department, where they have several cooks anc waiters and assistants, is all that can be expected, and there is no ‘iner tn the country. They have one of the finest mess sergeants in the person of Robert Revere, Mr, Fred I. Dreher is the fashion- able and bp-toctlate tailor here, He was formerly a soldier in the regular army, but has retired and is now in the tailoring business. It is through his fine workmanship that so many of the boys look so spank and neat. A large majority of the officers of the camp have him make their suits, Ie has been at Fort Riley fifteen ye. He was a member of the Gth Field Ar- om in which he served six years; this {s the only horse regiment artil- lery in the service, Mr. Dreher is a coetleman who is well liked by every: Briggs, James, Sta, Sergt. * ' Coons, George W., Sergeant { Bunch, Wilham, Sergeant ol Ellis, James, Sergeant | Morse, James, Sergeant | Moss, James, Sergeant Wilson, Henry W., Sergeant Newton, Arthur, Sergeant Revere, Robert, Sergeant Johnson, Wilham, Corporal Gaines, Underwood, Corporal ‘ Dishman, Ben, Corporal ' Talhs, Witham, Corporal Perce, Robert, Corporal Broadnax, Van, Corporal Stewart, William, Corporal Robinson, Samuel, Corporal ' Jackson, Anderson, Corporal Balley, Willlam, Corporal : Boner, Danie}, Corporal ' Washington, Winter, Corporal ' Gibbs, Henry, Mechanic ; Morford, Hoyt, Mechanic ! Pitta, Lonnie, Mechanic ; Samuely, Wesley, Mechanic s Sullinger, Itarry C., Mechanle Walker, John, Mechanic ' Well, John, Mechanic 4 Alexander, Willie, Cook ' Campbells Sandy, Cook Randolph, Joseph, Cook Powell, William, Cook Evans, Philip, Coox Allen, Walter, Private, 1st Class ‘Allen. Wilhe, Private, ist Class See enon ee, Seem Evans, Philip, Coox Allen, Walter, Private, 1st Class Alten, Wilhe, Private, ist Class Bowman, Ashton J., Private, let Class Burgess, Lewis, Private, Ist Clasa Campbell, John W., Private, 1st Class Carter, Isaiah, Private, lat Class Chandler, Ed. D, Private, Ist Clase Chavics, Lewis C., Private, lat Class Cloud, George U., Private, Ist Class Crowder, William A., Private, lat CL. Day, Ulysses S. G., Private, ist Class Gurnell, Herman, Private, Ist Class HMambric, Dan, Private, lat Class Harden, Earnest, Private, 1st Class Has Charles, Private, let Class Mill, Philip, Private, tat Class Holoman, Joseph 8., Private, 1at Class Hurd, William, Private, 1st Clasa Johnson, Charlie, Private, Ist Class Mason, Calvin, Private, 1st Class Oden, James, Private, Ist Class Overton, Earl F., Private, lat Clase Parham, Richard P., Private, 1st Class Price, Eraiy D., Private, 1st Class Robinson, Mack, Private, 1st Claas Sanders, Lawrence, Private, let Clase Seabron, Emerson, Private, let Class White, William, Private, 1st Clase Woodard, Larry H., Private, 1st Clase Baker, Calvin J., Private Baker, Wash. Jr., Private Banlater, Alexander L., Private Blakey, James G., Private Boone, Campbell, Private Brooks, Roy R., Private Brown, Everett C., Private Campbell, John P., Private Chavis, Priestley J., Private Coleman, Roy L., Private Cunningham, Wallace A. Private Davidson, Albert, Private . David, James P., Private Dozier, Carl 0., Private : Draper, Joe, Private Dunn, Sam, Private, : Flowers, Lorin H., Private at Fowler, Robert, Private ] Franke, Andrew T., Private " Frazier, Robert, Private : Freeman, Roy, Private Gaines, Fehx, Private Gaston, Arthur G,, Private i Garnett, William, Private, t Glenn, Judge, Private . Goodwin, Wilhe, Private Granerson, Ladell, Private " Green, James E., Private Harrington, Willie, Private ot Harris, John HL, Private Henry, Charles C., Private | Hubbard, Mattie 8, Private 7 Jackson, Ernest, Private y Jackson, Tony, Private Jackson, William, Feivate Johnson, George, Private Jones, John £., Private | Kauffman, Arthur, Private ‘ Lewis, Ira R., Private 4 McGee, Benjamin, Private : McGee, James A. G., Private t Mathews, Raymond, Private ' Meyers, George W., Private f Moore, William A., Private Parr, Addiwon, Private Pemberton, Eliger 8., Private Pennix, James, Private ' Pottinger, Will, Private Pou, John, Private : Proudie, Robert, Private ' Pruitt, James E., Private Puchet, Alonzo, Private Raiford, Enoch IL, Private Rowley, Tom, Private t Scott, John HL., Private Shaw, Lephoy, Private Simmons, Ottoway, Private Slaughter, Charlie J., Private Smith, Claud, Private Smith, Henry, Private Smith, James W, S, Private ‘ Smith, Lee, Private Smith, Moses, Private Smith, Samuel H, Private . Smith, Thomas, Private . Smith, Wham H., Private Stafford, David L, Private Stewart, David, Private Stinyard, Henson, Private ' Thompson, Bunney, Private Thompson, Charlie, Private Tipton, Theodore, Private . Trousdale, Louis, Private Turner, Clemon, Private Vaughn, Sellvin, Private Ward, Philip, Private, Watson, Henry W., Private * Webb, Luther, Private Whaley, Willie, Private « 2 Williams, Chharles, Private ! Wilhams, David H., Private ' Wilhams, Edward, Private a Wilhams, Luther, Private 7 Withams, Romeo J., Private Wilson, Fred, Private Wilson, Juhus, Private Gathens, Charles, Private Kiser, John, Private Patteraon. Clifton E.. Private COTTON PATCH DARKIES IN SONG SERVICE BATTALION REJUVENATE CAMP TRAVIS Plantation Melodies of Laborers of 509th Engineers Have Changed the Spirit of Drafted Men and Speeded Up Training and Accomplishments. Camp Travis, San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 13.—"The Singing Service Battalion"—that's what they are commencing to call the 509th Engineers at Camp Travis, where, since the end of October, the organization that will be "first to France" of the National Army troops at Camp Travis has been built and trained by its engineer officers. Not that singing is the chief end and aim of the battalion in the grim business of winning the war for democracy—singing is but the spontaneous efervascene resulting from the gathering together, in six big barracks, of 800 picked draft selectives from the Negro contingent called late in October, the great majority of whom are typical Texas "cotton patch darkles." And who ever knew of a gathering of as many as nine of these lineal descendants of the cotton pickers of the old Southern plantation days—1 per cent as many as there are Negro privates and first class privates in the 509th Engineers—at least half of whom were not natural born singers? Nearly every newspaper reading American citizen, in the army or out of it, knows that the army heads encouraging singing and music generally, almost above all other forms of recreation, for the boys who are going "over there" to stand the brunt of the battle and the work of pushing the Hun back across his Rhine. A flood of song books for soldiers has been published. The Army Y. M. C. A. publishes and distributes cards bearing the words of popular songs, so that every soldier who runs (forward, not to the rear!) may read and who reads may sing. Everybody Sings! But is it necessary to encourage these dusky, husky picked men of the Engineers to sing? Far from it! No more necessary than (applying the old, trite comparison) to encourage a duckling to swim. They gather in the corner of a squad room in knots and groups, after almost any drill or roll call formation; one of them starts a melody; another catches it up; a deep subciliar bass voice from across the room joins in, in accurate harmony, and grasitates into the center of the group; a high tenor, or two or three, get into the swing of it, and THE WEEKLY NEWS Sanitary and Scientific Treatment of the Hair and Scalp. Teaching e Specialty. Straightening Combs, Pressers and Crimpes reasonable. HAIR GROWERS 25c nd 50c. 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They sing "Go Down Moses." They sing "I Want to Be Like Jesus." They sing "Swing Low, Sweet Charlot!" They sing—but why list the old Negro folk songs and jubilees and camp meeting chants, for those who have known their melodies from childhood up and who have heard these fellows from the Texas cotton cotton patches sing them on moonlit nights around their cabins? The first Sunday after the battalion received its full quota of drafted Negro recruits, Col. F. C. Boggs, commanding the 315th Engineers, under whose general supervision the "service battalion" known as the 509th Engineers has been organized and trained, ordered an open air service of song and divine worship on the hillside where the "sounding board" for speakers is located. They marched over, 900 strong, and formed in a semi circle eight men deep and facing the platform. Chplain Slosloff of 315th Engineers, who possesses deep psychological foresight into the Afro-American mind and heart, was the speaker. He swept his eye from one end of the dusky line to the other. Then he said: "Bows, let's sing. Let's try 'Swing Low, Sweet Charliet!'" Everybody Knew It. But they didn't have to try. Nine hundred voices in perfect harmony and with that plaintive timbre that characterizes the spiritual singing of the Southern Negro, for usured in tremendous volume on the spot where the chaplain stood. They sang another, "I'm almost home and I soon will be there, climbing up Zion's hill!" And they sang more and more. It was their first Sunday since the draft had called them from their homes, and the prevailing hue of the entitled personnel of the battalion was blue—one might say black and blue. Music was just what they needed; the natural safety valve of the Southern Negro. From that moment on the battalion's onlist personnel "found itself," like Kipling's ship. Sick Soldiers Serenade. Sick Soldiers Serenade. Soon the semi-occasional stringed instrument appeared in the barracks, as a few, a very few, for these fellows are poor as church inmate, most of them—sent home for precious banjoes, guitars, mandolins and "fiddles." Soon a double quartet was organized in Company A by Sergt. Liplin; soon another double quartet was lined up in Company B, with Mechanic Charles W. Ellis (Negro) as the moving spirit; and so the battalion has a nucleus of practiced singers to lead it when it gets out for a "sing song" in the open. Recently came a call from the Camp Travis base hospital, just over the hill from where the 609th is quartered—a call for the dusky singers to come over and sing to the slick lads in the wards. Such a call has instant obedience—it is a just call, the cry of sick souls for solace. So, a thousand strong, the battalion was marched over one evening to the hospital and for more than an hour it entertained the sick soldiers - yes, and entertained a horde of doctors, attendants and nurses besides, for they all gathered 'round to hear the old Negro includes. Musical Therapeutics. There is another side to this spontaneous music in the battalion; keeping down the percentage of illness. Possibly some of these army doctors may smile at this idea, but the battalion officers say that the percentage of men in the organization actually sick and unfit for duty is lower than it is in almost any other organization in Camp Travis. From a practicable standpoint the officers are satisfied that music has spoiled up performances of many laborious tasks. A Southern darks working within sound of music will work harder and more cheerfully than he will at any other time. If he himself be the source of the music, so much the better. They will, in working groups, perform half again as much work under the spell of music as they will without music. A gang of Negro stevedores needs no taskmaster or driver if allowed to sing; and if the boss happens to be wise enough he will make singing compulsory. On shipboard, the "chanty man" is a vital necessity. Corp. "Long Dick" Tranham of Company B, sometimes hailed by his comrades as "Tranther," tells a yarn to illustrate this. The corporal's father has been in the stevedoring business at Charleston, S C., for years, so he knows. "I have seen a gang of stevedores unloading or loading Clyde line steamships at Charleston," says Tranham, "the men passing back and forth in front of a great big photograph with a four foot horn. The boss had a lot of records, such as "On the Mississippi" and "Steamboat Bill," and he had a man shifting records all day. "Every time one of those skiffs with a load on his shoulder, passed that ragtime say, you ought to see him step lively! The boys wouldn't sing along with the phonograph, too. And they did enough more work to pay for the phonograph and the time of its attendent a dozen times over." And Trantham says only shift the scene from Charleston to "some French port" on the coast of the alps and see how much better work these soldier workers of the service battalions will do if they have music us as stimulus. WATONGA, OKLA. Mrs. C. A. Potter gave a New Year's dinner to her many friends. A surprise party was given on Roy Roeves at the home of Mrs Wiley has Saturday evening Mrs Jim Rouse of Hitchcock stopped over in Watonga on her return from Oklahoma City Mrs. L. Berry of Hitchcock at- tended the banquet given at the K. L. of S. hall. --- Mrs. Spencer Porter was visited by her mother and nephew. A party was given at the residence of J. Dixon. Prof. Henderson, principal of the Watonga colored high school, and family spent Christmas in Guthrie. Prof. F. H. McNeal and family spent Christmas with his parents, fourteen miles east of Watonga. Miss T. Walls visited her brother-in-law and sister, Prof. and Mrs. O. W. Winkfield. Miss A. Winkfield spent Christmas with friends in Chandell, Okla. Mr. Wall, who is a junior in the high school, visited his mother at Chandler. Mrs. Dr. Lindsey spent the Christmas holidays with her father, Dan Lewis, of Kingfisher, Okla. Mr. S. R. Dixon and family will farm this seas... Mr. and Mrs. D. Austin were up from Oklahoma City Saturday. News has been received of the death of Mrs. Mary Ausbon. She was the daughter of Rufus Parker. Mr. Buck Newborn has a mill to grind your corn, the only one run by a colored man in Watonga. The Mutual Development Society met Sunday afternoon, January 13, with Miss Macy Andrews, 724 West Kansas. The regular routine of business was carried out, after which the play, "Joseph Sold in Egypt," was rehearsed with good success, although a few members were absent. Four visitors were present and made short talks tending toward the development of the club. The visitors were Mr. Joseph White of Lincoln Institute, Mr. F. A. Claybourne of Indianapolis, Ind., Miss Emile Campbell of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Miss Thelma Trice of Port Smith, Ark. The closing remarks were made by the president, Miss Macy Andrews. Mr. Joseph White of this city and his friend, Mr. Luther White of Edison, Kan., have returned to Jefferson City, where they are attending Lincoln Institute. Mr Willie Peoples has returned to Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, to resume his studies. Mr. Allen Cooper, who has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Sallie Cooper, and other relatives in Topeka, has returned to Syracuse, Kan., where he has recently taken up a claim of 320 acres. He is well pleased with the prospects of the country and brought fine samples of his broom corn and field corn. Miss M. Byrd of Lawrence, Kan., was the guest of Miss Susie Cooper and Mrs. F. Fantroy during the Christmas holidays. Rev. Shannon preached at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Divers is visiting friends in Perry, Kan., this week. Mr Corban Glass has returned home from Port Riley. Mr William Blankenbaker is some-what better at this writing. Mrs. Martha Bennett, Mrs. Opalie Shannon and son Maurice shopping in Bonner Springs Tuesday Mr. Charlie Austin, who has been indisposed for a few days with the grip, is able to be out again. A jubilee concert was given by the Trustee Helpers for the benefit of the A. M. E. church, Jan. 10th, under the management of Mrs. Leone Rawlins, at the Empire theater. The participants did well Miss Love Bowen of St John preceded at the piano. Mrs. Chas. Coleman had as her guests during Christmas week at a six o'clock dinner, Rev. and Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Paul Parkerson and Mastel Paul, Mrs. R B Parkerson, Madame Wychite and two daughters, little Misses Rhea and Dorothy, all of Hutchinson. A delightful reapst was enjoyed. Rev C O Smith and wife and Mr. Ross of Cheverne, Wyo., were guests at the Coleman home for Christmas dinner. Rev. P. D Davis, Miss Lenora Fahie, Mr. Ed Boydston and two daughters, Pauline and Edna, Bornice Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams of Sterling were guests of Mrs. Charles Colman Mrs. O. H White entertained in honor of her nieces, Miss Clara and Georgia Drumgould, of Arkansas City, Kan Other guests were Mr. Gao Strader, Mr Edwards, Mr Vaughn of Lyons, Mr Paul Martin of St John, Miss Bernice Murray, Carl and Donald Keens, Mr Howard Boydston and Mr Carl White Mr. Ben Simpson made a business trip to Hutchinson Saturday. Mrs. Sara Stewart returned home after a three weeks' visit with her mother in St John. Mrs. Gertrude Llott of Minthutn is visiting her sister and mother in law, Mrs. and Mr. Ben Simpson. Mrs. Frank Wallarps had as her guests Sunday of Christmas week Widya Wacklide and daughters, Rhea and Dorothy, Mrs. J. H. Allen of Hutchinson, Mrs. Sarah Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Coleman and Misses Diana and Pauline Bodston of this city. A bountiful dinner was enjoyed by all Mr Howard Boydston entertained New Year's eve in honor of Misses Nettle and Oley Strader. These 14 attendance were Misses Bernie's Murray Elina and Pauline Boydston, Lora Fahle, Fay Boyen, Mr Paul Mattain, Misses Clara and Georgia Drumgould. During the evening they were favored with an interesting selection by Master Paul Parkinson of Hutchinson and a duet well rendered by Madame Wycliff's daughters, Dorothy and Rhea; also high class readings by Miss Fahle and Mrs. Alonzo Williams. We regret to learn that Mrs Hon Simpson is at this writing confined to her bed with the grip. Mr. I. N. White and Lummle Ad- PITTSBURG, KAN EDWARDSVILLE, KAN. STERLING. KAN. The Jackson-Walker Coal and Mining Co., New Location 118 E. 7th St. PHONES 550,3982,888 ams made a trip to Hutchinson Friday and spent a few hours touring the city. Mr. James Stewart of St John is looking for a location in our vicinity. We welcome him. We had a very deep snow on the 9th, since which time we have endured much zero weather and actual winter. CHANUTE, KAN. Miss Lula Anderson of Ottawa gave a recital last Wednesday night at the K. of P. hall. Mr. O. A. Jackson spent Monday in the city. L. McColough, W Washington and R. Gaston went coon hunting Monday night. Prof. Payne was in the city Monday looking after the interests of the band. The Masonic lodge will give a banquet in the near future. R. Hogan is winning the hearts of the traveling public and the business men of the city. Mr. Dennis, manager of the Harvey eating house, states that he is hard to beat. Mr. Arthur Whitmore was in Tulsa Monday. The residence of Mr. Frank Butler caught fire Monday and had it not been for the quick response of the fire department he would have lost it. Mr. A. Gates of Falls City, Neb. is here visiting relatives and friends. A number of young people from Humboldt attended the entertainment last Wednesday. Mr. Homer Johnson left Tuesday for Florida to spend the remainder of the winter. Mr. Benjamin Curry is working at the Oriental hotel. Lonnie Hale his accepted a position with D. H. Fisher. On account of the shortage of gas and the severe weather the churches were unable to have Sunday evening services. Mrs. L. McColough of Iola and Mrs. Johnson of Topeka spent the week end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Berry. Mrs. A. Clark has been indisposed for the past week with a touch of pneumonia. The Fleur de Lis Att Club met last Wednesday with Mrs. H. Taylor, on North Santa Fe. Mr. Jackson Kouns is being kept busy these days. Miss Rosetta Tally returned Monday from Galveston, Texas, where she spent the holidays. Quite a number of young men have received their questionnaires and have filled and returned them. Phone 3300 See Edna Greene fro notary work C. H. Dougherty, sentenced June 5th, 1912, from Shawnee County, for burglary, second degree, will present his application for parole to the Board of Administration at their next regular meeting held in Lansing, Kansas, in February, 1918. Communications favoring or protesting his parole will be considered at that time. Signed. J. K. CODDING, Watden. (First published in the Topeka (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, Jan. 11, 1918.) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Dean Harris, sentenced April 4th, 1917, from Shawnee County, for larceny from railroad, will present his application for a parole to the Board of Administration at their next regular meeting held in Lansing, Kansas, in February, 1918. Communications favoring or protesting his parole will be considered at that time. Signed. J. K CODDING, Warden. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, Jan. 11, 1918.) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Chas Saum, sentenced November 28th, 1911, from Shawnee County, for incept, will present his application for parole to the Board of Administration at their next regular meeting held in Lansing, Kansas, in 10th January, 1918. Communications favoring or protesting his parole will be considered at that time. Signed. J K CODDING, Warden MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE Atkinson, Kan., Dec. 24 The ministers met at Chonezer Baptist church and organized a min- isterial alliance. Rev W H Hill, pastor of Chonezer Baptist church, was elected president Rev C H Todd, pastor Zion Baptist church, was elected vice president; Rev W W. Bwing, pastor Mt Olive Baptist church, was elected secretary, Rev G H Billions, pastor A M E church, was elected treasurer MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Horses, cattle, plants, diamonds, household goods, libraries, typewriters, autos, carriages, machinery, and to tailored people.—F. S. Thomas, 519 Kansas avenue, Telephone 298. H. M. 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ALLEN OF June 25, 1907 (hroe children: Juli; LINCOLN INSTITUTE Llizabeth, aged 9 years; Ruth Loulse uped 7 Sears; and 1. F. Allen, jr. aged 11 months), Professor Lath We excerpt the following from ond Greek, Lincoln Institute, Jeffer “Who's Who In America” a bio xon City, Mo,, State College (col graphical dictionary of notable living otet, 1901-2902} president —Lincol men In America: Institute, Mixsourl state college fo! Denjamin Franklin Allen, college Negroes, ince 1902, Methodist president; born Savannah, Ga., Supe Member Noon. A. American Eco tember 8, 1872; son of Albert Kelley nomie Axnoclation, American Histor and Elizabeth (Green) A.j A. 13. ical Avxoctation, State Historcal So Atlanta University, Georgian, 18941 ciety, American Society of Sociology (A M1904; LLD., Wilberforce American Academy of Political St University, 1904; PR.D., Mortis ence, Southern Sociologicy! Congress Brown University, Georgia, 1905.) Miuxourl State Teachers’ Axsoclation Graduate student Universities of Mayon, Odd Fallow, Knight of Pyth Chicago and Wisconsin; married to inx Address, Lincoln — Institute Mavine Lee Williams of Macon, Ga., Jefferson City, Mo : KEEP MINOR ARMY OFFENDERS [for colored physicians are needed t — see to it that colored sick ant Prison Sentences Instead of Dishon-| wounded are properly cared for an orable Discharges Given Now. treated, The white men who act a Camp Doniphan, Okla,, Jan, 9.— No mote dishonorable diseharges will be xlven in the army in cases where the men atill have the capacity for anllitary service, according to a recent order of the Secretary of War. Whenever a rentence of dishonorable discharge is given in the future It must carry with it a long term of confinement in the penitentlary or the disciplinary barracks, Whenever the offense Is not con- sidered sufficiently grave to Warrant a long term in prison it is assumed that tho offender has within him the elements of military service and he must be made to serve hls enlistment in the army aa well a# undergoing a punishment commensurate with the offense Dishonorable discharges In the army bate increased to an alarming extent recently. Men are being drop- ped al the rate of about one hundred @ week, not becauxe they are incapa- ble of being soldiers, but because they have committed some offense that carries with it dishonorable dls- charke, - -* ARMY CLERKS’ PAY BOOSTED. Headquarters Staff Men at Gamp Funston Made “Non-Coms.” Camp Funston,, Kan., Jan. 9.— Rank of noncommlssloned officers, ranging from regimental xergeant- major down to corporal, were grant- ef to the clerks of the headquarters siafl by an order from Washington, Heretofore the clerks have done high clase work at the salary of a private, and the new ranks mein un Increase in pay of from $1 to $18 a month AND EMMET J, SCOTT Topeka, Kan., Jan. 25, boise Mr Bmmett J, Scott, War Depart. mest, Washington, 1, ©: My Dear Sir--T am writing you 10 inform you that at Camp Funston the colored soldiers have not been unl- formed to any catent and are in nowt of thelr unifurm overcoats and other clothing. We were there a few dase ago and the men on guard were poorly clad and were whivering In the raging starm of stow and cold They weere nlxo drilling with wooden gunn * ‘At the base hospital at Ft Riley there are reveral white nurses ond several are in training, but Wwe have no colored Bomen or gis who are Deing Invited to thie training depart. rent It Ix Very necessary [hat col- ored girls be installed Jn this institu. tion to care for colored roldiers, for you know white wom, as a rule, AML be bound to carry prejudice he cause Bouthern white officers ure in command amt qrejudice eaintx and ‘we might Ax well admit it and pre. pare to met It ‘the colored mothers are entithad to feel thet their sous when wick or wounded ure in good hands, and the only way fo assure {t In fo put colored women in train fing at thene hospitals, We find also that at the medical {ruining camp there are no colored physicians, which ought not to be, June 25, 1907 (Whree children: Julia Liizabeth, aged 9 years; Ruth Loulse, uged 7 sears; and WW. F. Allen, jr. aged 11 months). Professor Latin and Greek, Lincoln Institute, Jeffer ron City, Mo,, State College (col- oret, 1901-1902} president Lincoln Institute, Mixsourl state college — for Negrocs, xlnce 1902, Methodist. Member No 1. Aw American [co homie Axxoclation, American Histor. ical Avxociation, State Hlstorenl So- ciety, American Society of Sociology, American Academy of Political Sd ence, Southern Sociologicg! Congress, Miaxourl State Teachers’ Axsociation, Mason, Odd Fellow, Knight of Pyth. ine” Address, Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo for colored physicians are necded to xee to St that colored sick and wounded are properly cared for and treated. The white men who act as attendants will on the slightest prov- ocation overlook colored patients. We wikh you would use your good of- ficex in xeeing to Jt or call the at. tention of the Secretary of War to these important matters that should be looked afier at once. I presume the same conditions exist at all the training camps in the country, and we expecially want to call your at- tention to the training camp at Camp Pike, We are informed that there are not even non-conmlasioned col- ored officers. This matter should be attended to and colored cominission- ed officers put in chatze, We are doing all we can to help win this war, and you know that no war hax ever been won by the United States unless the colored man did the lion's share of It, Another thing that we wish to call your attention to ix the law enacted “by Congress that no discrimination toward — sol- diers and sailors can exist. We be eve this law ought (o be fully ad. Vertixed and put before the soldiers, so that they will not be humiliated in iraveling from one point to another, Our soldicts should not take Jim Crow cars, This fa the law, and the sooner it is enforced the better it WHI be for all Very truly yours, NICK CHILES, Editor The Topeka Plaindealer . Topeka, Kan., Jan, 17, 1918, Secretary of War Baker, Washing: ton, D. Cy: My Dear Sir—We sinited Camp Funston two or three times and have visited a part of the 92nd division (colored), We wish to inform you fhat from our general observation of things, we think the men ate very much in need of clothing. They were sent there some months ago and put in overatls and such clothing as the government had ita command at that Ume, but the rigid winter bar been ‘ery hard on them and the sooner they ure given necersary clothing, such as uniforme, overcoats, ctc., the better off they will be, Also most of them are armed with wooden guns, You probably think that these things have already been provided for, und for timt reason we call your atten. tion to the same, because nearly all of the men of the sith division are uniformed, We are interested in Ree ing you win this struggle and know full well that it will take colored voldiers ta make (he finishing fight, ux they have done In all previous wars where success has crowned thly Kovernment, and to keep them in good shape it le necessary that thers be well cared for. We furtner want to call your ate tention that we see no effort by your department to provide trained col- ored nurses at) the base hospitalt where colored soldiers are Interned, particularly the one at Port Riles ‘There are no colared nurses at this hospital, and aa you know there Js Jota of prejudice in the army agninst colored soldicrs, especially among Southern officerk and Southern rol diers, and it would be no more than right that the parents and cepecially the mothers of these colored soldiers should be uxsured that their sons were being well cared for tn there Noxpitals. This prejudice exixtx and We cannot help it, and It fi therefore up to the government to Kee that the colored soldiers are fairly treated, and we know this will be if coloured Yat ite a ae ae Jo ° a tt lie ae ot re re ; ne, Lea ae ee i nen a ; wi ted ws Si iz eR oo aie SA Aco aa ctl ere Se pape | rn one ay ro Sets es tPtee ie te Re “ie : a 6). See : ied, Oe a Ola t a Nee ae a } |e 9 i Taake ‘ , Paces ot oa A Bee AS . ae ee Bins > do eS |, : “8 F an. i eet ie ae ; | any 3 a ‘_ cor, re: yA aa ¢. , /| 3h ne pa tes ee , 7 ee. 50 wits, Ca agte ~~ ud BR ft a id i are Pe # ’ 7 | a”. ee ae ° ia var NA ag “oe cones a Lo ¢ aca is 1 eet Sl, Ne , pee 4g Bn Se GS (BA Pee 3 a ial 7. ge Say PS ee | ~ ,_ eee ae Hf g 7 ; ta a = 1, ee U7 Dee Interior of the Modern Shoe Shop Conducted by J, A, Counts, Junction City ‘We also want to complain of the Medical training camp located at Fort Riley, We have not observed a single colored physician in these raining camps, and think it Is the duty of the government to Bee to it that rome of our physicians are per. mitted to enter these medical train- ing camps s0 as to learn all there is to be learned concerning the sick and wounded, as they should be fully prepared for duty when they enter France, We think our colored phy- iciana should be promoted along with the white physicians, if they merit auch advancement. We call sour attention to this fact for the Tenron that we do not belleve you know this condition exists and we Velieve Jou will soon remedy same. Very truly yours, NICK ‘CHILIS, Editor The Topeka Plalndealer. ——A— = J. A. Counts, ex-Soldier, is a Prosperous Business Man JUNCTION CITY. One of tho mot substantial busl- ncas enterprixes conducted by costed men in the whole state of Kansus is the U8, Shoe Shop at Junction City, owned and controlled by alt James A, Counts, assisted by ‘ty wife, They employ six people, have all the latest machinery, which cost several thousand dollars, and nave an auto truck for delivery, Air. Counts has the contract from che Kovernment to repalr shocs for the different posts, benides doing a lateu amount of work for individual Citi. zens at Junction City and surround ing towns, He Is certainly a busi. ness man and deserves great credit for extablixhing this successful busi: ness jn Kansas, Sometimes he is obliged to keep his force working day and night to keep up with thelr work. He has very few equals and no xuperiors in this line of work, Mr, Counts !s a man who js polite, energetic and courteous to all, and haa made friends by thousands since he has been in this business, Both he and hla wife are South Carolinians. He was born in Newberry, 8. C., and is 36 years old. Ie served fin the regular army three years with the Tenth cavalry, six years with the mounted service detachment at Ft. Riley, and was in the Philippine Ist. ands with the Twenty-fifth infantry, having joined the army when nine. teen yeirs of age. He learned the shoemuker's trade when a boy and when {it occurred to him that he could do more for himself, his coun try and hla race by going into the business, he did not wait for his time to explre with the government, bu! paid the government for hia unex. plred time and opened up hia pres ent business on the same «treet, at 118 West Seventh, four 3earx ago, opposite where he 1s now located. Ills territory now extends througl Camp Funston and Army City and the soldiers as well as the govern. ment Jond his truck down with re pair work, for they know that when Counts gets through with ft, It will be a first class fob. Mr, Counts has hot been idle all theee years in the saving act, while he ix broad and tharitable, always ready to help out Churches and poor people who are worthy, and he takes pains in teach. Ing yourng bovs the trade, set at the same time he has looked out for the rainy day, He owns seven lots, 1 kin room house and a two room howe, with barns and outhouses, Valued at several thouxand dollars, He and his wife work to the advant, nge of each other. Mrx, Counts i cashier and assistant manager and Ig a woman. full of business, At this shop repairing Is done while pou wait, and Jt ts a common thing to see to or three prople waiting ta have repairing done, They guaran. tee quick work and the best, Do not for get the address, 121 West Seventh street, Junction City, Kan. and if you want your shoes delivered Contiaug: ta his g008 work, *" Community, Hall Mr, Jones Opens a Fine Place for the Race. We met our old friend G. B.C. Jones at Junction City Inst week. He in just as Ilvely and active as ever, still preaching at the Church of Ged. Me owns good property, is a pro grearive citizen, and hax some money out on interest. He has a fine fam. Hv of eleven children, nearly all of Whom are married. His son in-law, Mr. Wm. Murd, who 1s 4 member of the mounted service school detch. ment, is building a bungalow at a coxt of $4000. Junction City was ih need of an Amusement rexort for the colored woldiers, so Mr. F. M, Roberts, a young business man of Wellington, came to Junction City and offered hin rervicen to open up a community hall for colored soldicrs, provided he could get the proper location. He leased the recond story of a build. Ing located wt 310 1.2 Rast Etghth, ‘This bullding wos overhauled and re- valred and opened for business in December, It Ia a pleasuro to visit thls ball In the evening and see hun- dreds of soldiers being entertained and entertaining themsches as I they were at home, ‘This community hatl is conducted by Mr, Roberts dr a first class manner, When one en tors the hall le fetls as though he had entered on tig falr or socia gath,ring. At one end of the hal there are six pool tablea going anc at the other end of the hall there | [tc large cafe conducted by Mra, Jone of Salina. There are several fn tables and chairs where Indies an ‘JRentlemen sit and have {ce cream Jeott drinks, and indulge in socla | obate, At another end of the halt |where overcoats and wraps ar Johecked by beautiful young ladies Jund another presides at the cash re Jixter. Two young men verve rol Jdrlaks over the counter and handt ]them ina businesslike manner. Ther {ix alxo a private room for commis Jrioned officers, Mr. Roberts hax xe cured some high clin Jay entet |talnern, This 8 one of the mab ‘fenturex of the community halt The phate dances and grand marche: |which are yery much enjoyed. Ther Jix no getting around the fact tha any xoldier who gets homesick wi JJ sear of the Blick by shuting Com Jmonity hall, Mr Roberts Is ont J22 veure old, but every Inch of hit fis business, “He i naw preparing t pat Ina bath room and barber hye jand In fact he expecta to make th J[ptice first class in every particnhir [le has a epecialty ‘conceit an vaudeville Mondays, Wednexdava an |Mridava | [versbody bx Lnvitud an Jno admission fee ix charged, Th -{businesa men of Junctlon City xpen highly of Mr. Roberta and the con ,}munity hall and are proud of him, IN MEMORY OF THE LATE J. L, HARPER P. D G. M, of Grand Lodge No. 17, G. UO, of O, F., of Kansas, Whereas, It hax pleased the Su. jpreme Ruler of the Universe to Te j move from our midxt one of our moxt loyal members; and, Whereas, In“ hix death the D, G L, not any loves a falthful: member but each brother has lost a true and tried frlend, ane who wan truly a brother in’ Friendship, Lave anc Truth; therefore, be it Rexolved, That we extend ou heartfelt xvmpithy to the bereaved family and qelatives und) bow with them In humble submission to Wim wha dorth all things well. Our loss fx but heaven's sitin, | Bro, Harper Is not dead but sleep oth, “Asleep in Jesus, bleed sleep, Wheic'cr none ever wake to werp, M, i. NUTLER, DG. Ma GL. No, It Sys se HON, J, J, THOMAS Prominent Churchman and Lodgeman Dies After Brief Illness, The sudden denth of J. J, Thomas pocted=that the-'pecple'pan hardly Tealise that Mr, homag has departed thia life, His itiness was of short duration, be being sick only a little more than a week, He was treas- urer of the Metropolitan Baptist whurch twenty-four years, a member of the Knights of Tabor, and was connected with many other enter. Drinen. The funeral services were held at the Metropolitan Baptist church: many could not get into the building. The absence of his brother, P. Cy Thomas of Toprka, was caused by his own serious Intlers at his home, Mr. J. J, Thomas lived an exem. Plary Christian life. The funeral was no sad one. Tle leaves a wife, three children, a mother, two brothers, one sister and @ host of friends to mourn his death, * CHARGES AGAINST 4 SOLDIERS DROPPED War Department Believes Charges Were Due to “Cupricious Conduct Of Inexperienced Officer.” Washington, Jan, 5.—The war de. partment has annulled court martial proceedings against ten entisted men of Hittallon A, Eighteenth feld are (lery, regular army, conducted on charges of mutinous conduct, The men have been ordered re. stored to duty on the opinion of the reviewing authority that the pro ceedings were due entirely to the “cas pricioux conduct of an Inexperienced officer.” There has been a puggestion that the officer himself may now face charges, The above article rhown how com: mlarioned officera can do so many |Srone things and cause the govern. ment lots of trouble. Now there soldiers were court martialed by 4 eines of officers who were inexperl: enced and hastily did things that Were wrong and had meted out pun. Ixhinent to there soldiers, and after the decision waa reviewed {twas shown that these officers had don the wrong thing, so their decision Was annulled and the soldiers placed Jback jn service, Now, the ranic thing that happened in this affalr happened at Fort Sam Touston, That court martlat acted beyond tt authority and did not give the mon Proper Iriat; that Ix, it was not ar fair nw it would have been before the | United States district court, The sot |diors rferred to in the alove arts. ce, boing white men, it was Ken that they lind proper protection and the charges against them were drop md. Now, the war department Jxboutd take in charge the trial o} [the soldiers of the Twenty-fourth In |fantry and ree to It that these mer {who are now in the federal prison be siven another hearing, xo - 1] (First published in the Topeks ; Pialidealer January 18, 1918 ) j NOTICE, ‘Jin the Probate Court) of Shawne County, Kansas, In the matter of the catate of Fan nie Fustin, deceased All perrons Interested will take no {tice that my petition ix on fle in th office of the Shawnee County Piobat. ,JCourt, asking for authority ta sel the following dexcribed real extate situated In Shawnee county, Kansas -{belonging to estate of Fannie Fustin -Jdecensed, for the purpose of payin i} the debts of said extate and the e1 pensex of adminiatratlon, to-wit: Part of Kaw Reserve Number 4 0 pj the Kaw Mnlf-Hreed linda describe ‘ax follows: Commencing on the cus ipline of xaid reserve, 15 chains xout! V}of ihe southeast corner of the north wort quarter of xald reserve numbe {4. running thence south 3,81 chains | thence west 1.57 ehaing, thence nort i}paraltel with sald line 3,81 chalne V}thence east 1.67 chains to the plac ‘}of beginning, containing three ffih of an acre, be the same more or lexs also Tota 1830 and 184 on Adam street, in Burchatl's addition to. Ch clty of Topeka, Sald petition is get for hearin: Tuesday, the Gth day of February 1918, at 10 o%lock n. m., at whicl thne and place you can make know! any objections you may have to th granting of such order of sale. : SARAI F, MALONT, Administrator, Dated this Mth day of January 2918, Dudlew Av On Nae udley Atkins, Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Graniteware, Auto Supplies MANHATTAN AND OGDEN, ' KANSAS, GEO. C. Groceries and Meats Phones 596-597 MANHATTAN, KANSAS, C. RR. Hepler, President W_E. Knight, V-President F, DB Forrester, Sec'y.Mg'r, PATRONIZE The Palace Drug Co., (Incorporated) Successors to C. L, Lewis Manhattan, Kansas Jos. R. West TREAS, AND GEN. MGR. Manhattan Interruban Railway Co. et They Like the Boys MANHATTAN. When it was first proposed 09 rend colored soldiers to Camp Pune ston there was © newspaper report that the white business men of Man- hattan and Junction City did not want the roldiers there and had aent f protest to Washington against thelr coming. Now, we have interviewed the lending bankers, business men and alreet car officers, and they say they have never had a better class of men to deal with than the colored goldiers in camp ot Funston that they nro orderly, gentlemanly, and in fact. haye shown themselves as worthy to wear the United Btates unifori ns the white soldiers. While talking with the Ramey Bros. of Manhattan, who are among the larg. ext. coal and luraber dealers in the West, they sald that (hey were preed of the colored roldiers and the rec ord they were making, and thought that thelr presence there had helped rather than hindered; that thelr presence had helped the white sol diers to conduct themselves bettor. Mr. Joseph T, West, treasurer and generat manager of the Manbattan City and Interurban Railway Com pany, snys that the colored soldiers are manly and have no trouble what. ever, and that he Is proud of them and will do anything to help them, Mr, S.C, Willis, cnshier of the Milltary Tian at Army City, says that soldiers seem to be prudent and saving tnd many Of them have a posited thelr money in the bank and are also sending money home, You will sce through our advertls. ing columns that we Interviewod sev: eral business men at Manhattan whe are roliciting the trade of the sole dicrs and thelr families and will be glad ta extend to them all the eour tosles and make them welcome while in Manhattan, There are three nice coterad churches In Manhattan and the cel. red people ara doing what they can to nzake It pleasant for the visitors. Mr Preston Phillips ia our war Correxpondent at the fort and wilt handle the Plalndealer in areuad Funston and Kiley. Mr Louis Hickman of Manhattan, who has been in the hospital at Rosedale for nome time, came beme Jat. week accompanied by his som. Ile is a brother to Mra, Idel Martin, who conduct a boarding and room- Ing house at Manhattan, We were proud fo meet at Man. hattan Me @, D Hanks, who has been employed an clerk at the Knost- man «othing store for the pust tem years, ‘This ix one of the largest ury ronda and clothing stores in Manhate fan and Mr. Hanke id efficient and competent and knows the busivoss, He J pollte and gentlemanly, and anyone going to this store will do well to call upon him, Mr W W_ Shobe of Salina is the man of the hour at Manhattan in che taxi tine He has purhhased four new Dadge enclosed automobites, well lighted and heated Mr Shobe has no superior when It comes to the auto ani taxi business He has pev- eral thoarand dotlare invested In the buiness ant {« making good, Fle employe ee seral men to Keep the ma. chines going, has six or seven auto mobiles and” fs doing a wondent} business, making three or four hun] dred dollars a Weck He bas phone and his headquarters are gow at the Community hall Mr, Show In past grand maxter of the Distric Grand Ladge of Odd Fellows and the author aud present treasures 9: the burlal fund of that organization. Oia eee ho Seno heh a ae Uk emai 3 * RBI NEO ARTAEE nN BER atanen Ser oot aay SE SRI RR RR 8 ORBEY TES OERAE EMEA MOE OT 1 BAG ET emtgn Cor boing es Say Are SA ALLS Ut ook Pan a aie , TO Ae Ca ee em ie PS ee [in Kansas City, Mo. 8 =—t—<“‘<i«‘“C:*«*@Ctedntw@, «Mir, Ward hae neve” pked «| in Kansas City, Mo. odaie, Mr, Harris hax never ake, ® pe e} Plerce band will furnish music for} the organization for a raise, but they Notary Public e e lelthe Sunday school Sunday, Jan, 20,| have given it to him voluntarily, and y {at 3 o'clock, Everyone is welcome, | will continue to do Ko until he reaches Phone 3300 Oo Oo rin in nm] Mrs, Lulu Diggs is {1] at her home| the limit or as much as they can af- on 25th and Monroe street. ford to pay, but they will never be | yesuscarmcac nce aac a MON Nee I EE siletsaSt.. “panieithtlbigis. are cestitinds » advan, we } . . 4 zie SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK Mr. Nelson Porter Is serlously Ill at his home on Tyler atreet, with Beuralgia and Inflammation of the stomach, The Plaindealer wishes him a eperdy recovery. Mrs, Amanda Smith retumed Wed- nesday from a three weeks’ stay in Dover, Okla., where she has been ) guns her father, Mr. Sandford Petera, and her son, Mr. Sampson smith, Mra, Lillian Ransom, who has been Ul, Ss now on the road to recovery. Mrs. L, Jones and Mrs, Ie. Brown of Kansas City, Kan,, is in the city the guest of Mrs, Matley Coran, at 1158 Clay street. Miss Emma Glover of Kansas City, Kan,, is viriting her sister, Mrs, Earl W. Beck, at 1504 Tyler treet. FOR RENT=A six room house at 900 Western Ave, See Mr. Grissoni, 918 Western ate.—Adv. Mrs, W 13, Noble of Phoentx, Ariz,, sister of Mrs. R. C. Cannon, who has been dangerously I at her home, is much Improved, Mr. Milton Eliott of Manhattan, Kan., apent a few days sisiting his niece, Mra Lillian Ransom of 1726 Topeka avenue. Mr. Elliott {x%on his way to his old home in Harrison- ville, Mo., where Uncle Sam has re. cently called him to report. Mr. T. L. MeGeo of Garden City wan a plensant caller at this office on Monday, He was en route from Lawrenceburg, Ky.. where he spent over a month visiting hls brother. Mr. MeGee is brother-in-law to Mra, Emma Gaines, 1182 Buchanan, with whom he stopped while in the clty. We wish to cull the atientlon of our Topeka friends who are interest. ed in the Women’s Federation work and thelr clubs to the fact that this Inetitution jx for the upbuildiag of humanity and the protection of good morals among our girls nnd women of Topeka and Kansas at large. Mra. Etta Jackeon, the worthy supers ixor, and her staff of board members and associate members are doing thelt beat to make thia work worth while, and are meeting with encouraging success and generous help from the kindly disposed and the public, This undertaking ia Jargely an effort and will require time and patience, with faith and Christian charity to Ace complsh our desire and effort. The work of the Women's Federated Clubs {a a heartfelt religious work, a rescue work, an opportunity for the student and the bigh school girls ta accomplish themselves In a life work to help in the upbullding of morality and the good Christian womanhood and alsterhood, the home for the wanderer, the help for the weak and erring. The home for the aged women fs an inepiration of good. Sunday service will be held In_the afternoon from 4 o'clock to 5, Bible reading and service, song service by the girls, selected,—2ira, 8, M, Van Dersee, Reporter. | Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morgan of Dover, Okla., prosperous farmers in {that section of the fountry, were the guests of their son and wife, Mr. and Mes. Simon Morgan, at Kansas City wuting the holidays, | Mrs. Leon Jordan Is in the city with her husband, who Is spending the winter here with her alster and broterin.law, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright. FOR SALE--My property at 925 College Ave. Telephone 2327 Blue. George Wright.—Adv, Mr. Peter Roundtree, father of Prof. Fred Roundtree, visited him during the holidays, Ife is now with his son Peter, Jr., at Girard, If you want first eclnsy — poultry eggs, ete., call on Win, and J. John: ston, at 1335 Enst Dighteenth St., Kansas City, Mo.—Ady. aoa PIERCE ADDITION, Mrs. W. P. Greene's and Mr. Hull's conditions are somewhat inte proved at this writing, Mr. George Cowan has returned to Camp Funston, Mra, Mary Jones of Kansan City, Kan,, spent Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. Preston Tolbert. i Mra, Wililam Allen {s on the sick st. Rev, Lee pave an Interesting lee. ture at Pierce xchool house Sunday afternoon, which wan well attended, Mr. Eugene Martin spent Sunday in Kansas City, Mo, Plerce band will furnish music for the Sunday school Sunday, Jan. 20, at 3 o'clock, Everyone is welcome. Rewmae Petes Pilieou ta it) at hoe hama * Mra. Cora Yeager stopped over In Topeka en route from Wichita and was the guest of Mrs. Rosa Jackson, 129 North Van Buren. lecgaras turpec MISS SUSIE WILSON PASSES AWAY The death of Miss Susie Wilson, which occurred last Monday at the residence of Mr, and Mra. 8. C Nichols, 815 Fillmore, where she was employed during the winter, was a shock to her family and to the er- Ure city. She was in comparatively good health and was suddenly taken sick at 10 o'clock Monday morning, and died at 1 o'clock the same day. She called her sister, Mrs. Forbes, but became speechless before she atrived, and, if she recognized her, was unable to utter a word. Miss Wilson was one of Topeka’s most highly respected, cultured and indus. trious young women and had for dears been in service at the Macki- naw islands, where she was employed by one of the large summer camps where wealthy familles and their children resorted. When it came to thrift and economy she was in a class to hersetf, and had romething like $1600 in the bank and on Inter. est, bexides large insurance policics and other valuable property. She lived with her widowed mother at 3218 Buchanan, where they own their own home. Besides her mother she leaves three klater—Mexdames. Fan- nie lorbes, Georgia Ware and Lizzie Mitehell—and one brother, Le Rov Wilkon, The funeral was held on Thureday afternoon from St John A, MR, chureh, of which rhe was 0 meniber, Rev. F. J, Peck officiating. The cneket | wan of lavender state half couch plush with the very finest of lining Unged with lavender, The extension handles were of old silver, That the deceased had a legion of friends was manifested by the pro- fure floral offerings, Interment Was in Mount Auburn cemetery. The Deceared not only leaves n host of friends in Topeka, but alxo Jn Kansas City, Chicago and other parts of the country, who regret the ons of 80 Intelligent and valuable a young woman, FORMER TOPEKAN | MAKING GOOD One thing we are proud of Is the great xuceexs Mr, Frank Harris, act. ing executive secretary of the YM. Cc. A, at Kansas City, Mo., Js mak ing In the position, Mr, Harris was at one time connected with the To. Deka Plaindealer, and we ate not surprised that he is making good, as he always makes o success of un): thing he undertakes. We were proud to read a letter from Mr. C. 8, Bishop, general secretary of the Y. M. C, A., grocting Mr, Harris and wishing him success and happiness and complimenting him upon the benefits he had rendered to not only the colored Y. M. C. A, through his management and good work, but he has given rreat information to the other Y, M. C, A. and enligiitened the officers as ta how ta conduct certain Nnes of business connected with the association, Mr. Harris waa born in St. Paul, Kan., [8 36 yenrs old, and shows that he is a thoroughbred Kansan by the fact that he dock not plav on tay Jun, but makes every hour count, and wo would not be surprised at any line to ree him made the regular secte. tary, fils salary has been advanced twice since he took charge of the ar ‘ganization a few montha ago. He has made the cafe department a ‘profit sharing concan =When he ‘took charge the management of that ce se ¥ F 4 fie iy a2 3 es - a a a: qi a n ba id t 3 leven W " ah eed 35° S = a r if & p FRANK HARRIS Executive Secretary Kansas City YY. Me GLA, department was running behind, Not only this, but he has brought — the whole organization up In a fnancial way, While it Is very necessary that the morul and Chrisilan side of the work Le developed, at the same time thé finnncial end should play a prominent part This Y. M. C. A, Ix headquarters Sor colored people of the West, and nearly ever) young man whe gocw to Kansas City stops here, providing he can get accomnfodations, Mr. Hare tis ix a perfect Christian gqnttemnn and takes great pride in mecting the visitors and making them welcome while in the association building, He superntends the entire business, han everything at his fingers’ tips, and can tell uny time In the day the financiat standing of the orguniza- tlon, He wan married a few yeats ago toa Miku Flossie Mosely, who was alxo atone tlme an employe of the Plain. dealer office. She is an accomplixh- ed young lady and is working In har. mony with her husband, thereby helping him to succeed, us all good whyes should do, They have pur- chased a nice seven room house at 1627 Park avenue, all modern and up. todate, Mr, Harrls hax never asked the organization for a raine, but they have given it to him voluntarily, and will continue fo do xo untill he reaches the lint or ag much as they cen af. ford to pay, but they will never be able to pay him comimensarate with the great service he is rendering. May Mr. Narris continue In bis great work. | Bargain Basement : --the best place in all Topeka to | buy and to save! MAKING OIL RUNS. The Springvale Oil and Gas Com pany {s pleased te announce increas ed activity in the Sarelepotay of it el properties, Two off wells have deen completed to the shallew depth, one of which is new om the pump and producing around fifty barrelset ou per day and the other has cased att the shallow oil sand and $s drill ing for the deep pay, both. being is wection 19-4-2, Carter county, Okla. ede " , a - a oe 3 : a . W 7 § q 1, jae ‘ i ae peeay re \ = ¥ hs el er ERNE Ere On the lease noted above no ex. pense and pains have been spared te tully equip it for complete develop tment at an early date. A 10,000 barrel steel storage tank har beer cvmpleted, a steel flow tank has teen built and a modern pump sis tron {s all complete ana in opera tion, Recent favorable developments or acreage adjacent and jn close prox imity to several of our properties have increazed the valuc of same ten {old or more and these properties alone, to ray nothing of eur pro ducing acreage, should present s source cf profitable investment t the Investing pubhe such as is found in the foremest concerns of like na. ture thrgughout the country. For prompt disposition and quich sales o block of 2,000 shares ha! been cet aside and when they have been sold It fs the intention to with draw all other stock from the mar ket. First come first served Prompt action imperative. Shares ir a short while yet, $3 each. Ad ress THE SPRINGVALE OIL & GAS co., F. W. Bruner, Secretary 14% West California St., Okla homa City, Okla. | Bridges & Stanley Cafe, Soft Drinks, Furnished Rooms Fronting 92d Division : Callon the Old Reliable Frank Wilson For Meals, Lunches, Soft Drinks For First-class Repairing Call at the U.S. Shoe Shop | Auto Delivery Work Done While You Wait 121 Weet Seventh cea. oe RAE eit; KANSAS SAMMY: We want your business. ‘We run a clean “joint” and our prices are right. We sel] everything you need in Sporting Goods, Chevrons, Swagger Sticks, Flashlights, Saftey Razors, Cutlery, Pennants, Pillows, Collar and Hat Ornaments, and Pres ents to send to “her,” etc. Military, Civilian and Athletic Clothing We are opposite the Interurban Statlon, in Manhattan, 115 South Fourth St., right where you get on and off the car. Look for the sign. KITTELU’S CLOTHING Phone 19 P ALL SOLDIERS, FRIENDS. AND CIVLIANS ARE INVITED TO VISIT COMMUNITY HALL 310%, E. Elghth St. Junction City, Kaneas Special Concert and Vaudeville Open Every Evening F. M. ROBERTS, Proprieto: WER 4 En Fetree , Se? Senaenace Say “ a ORR alien) 9 DR. FRED PALMER’S W SHIN Whitens dark or brown skin. Bieaches and clcars sallow com- plexions, removes all blemishes and causes the skin to grow whiter. Sec that you get the genuine. 11444 West 4th St. Michigan City, Ind, July 21, '16 Jacobs Pharmacy Co., Atlanta, Ga,—Gentlemen: Uncloxed you will find 25¢ in stamps, for which please send . ue one box of Pr. Valmer'a Skin Whitener, Thave been troubled with a dryness of kin on my face, similar fo rash, ever since childhood, and the abuve artl cle js the only thing that ever did ft any good, J can certain: ly recommend it Very sincerely yours, MAZEL A, LEB DO NOT ACCEPT IMITATIONS Sold by druggists on nent direct, for se postpakd, Write JACOBS’ PHARMACY, Atlante, Ga, GENTS WANTED WRITE FOR OUR LIBERAL TERMS mm AH ENN OSSSSS : Everything in Wearing Apparel for Army Men ; Kuppenheimer and Society Brand | | Uniforms and Overboats | | ~aT= | KnostmanClothingCo. Greatest Outfitters in Central Kansas | a sTORES, MANHATTAN AND JUNCTION cITY—2 | .. DEPOSIT IN... we The... First National Bank Capital : 3 ¢ $75,000 Surplus, : : +: $125,000 TAR: ey Me adh a OW a len os MBS wom 9 Te -—i- eee _ rrr 8 8 ern nneraee CARROLTON, MISSOURL |Mrs. Charley Porter. .-—=—=__—s | Bolden of Independence were the] HOLTON, KAN. 1 cesta cr creceeseios teen scissor an Ap we were about to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year, seventy-five Carrolltonians and ‘quite a number of out-of-town friends were invited to participate in the celee bration of the sixtieth birth-day anni versary of one of our highly respect- ed cilizens, Mr. Green Titus, who was Born December 25, 1867. Mis birth. day celebration was one of the most elaborate that haye been witnessed here. The day of Mr. Titus’ birth, Christmas Day, being the same as that of “The I’rince of Peace,” causes Mr. Titus to feel highly honored. Mrs. Milhe Titus, the very devoted and con- genial wife, spared no pains in make ing the eve a pleasure to all. For beauty in decoration the hostess has rarely been equaled and never sur- passed Since the spirit of patriotism as swelling in the breast of every true ant loyal American, the hostess car- nied out the schem3 of patriotic col- ors appropriate to yule-tide. By our preseace Mr, Titus was much en- thused and was very grateful to the Ruler of the Universe for having been spared to celebrate his sixticth birth- day. Mr, Titus was the recipient of a number ef useful and valunble pres- ents, which are tuo numerous to hist. We were entertained with beautiful Victrola music relected just for the occasion while the following menu was being served: First course: Goore, Turkey, Oyster Dressing, Ham Sandwich, Opossum, Sweet Potatoes, and Bread. Second Course: Fried Sal- ad and Salted Wafers, Third Course: Pineapple Ice Cream, Caramel and Frutt Cake. : All departed wishing Mr. Titus ma- ny more happy birth-days and alla merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. ELWOOD, KANS, Mrs, Earl Jackson, mother of Wa- thena, Kans, is spending a few days with her, Mr. Herachel Walker of Omaha, Web. took dinner Sunday with Mrs. Earl Jackson. , Mrs, Will Nelson is now on the sick ist, Mrs. Alverta Gurnon gave a potty Saturday evening in honor of her sis- ter, Miss Cora Haskins, from Horton, Kan. The hour was from 8 till 11. Mrs, Emma Belcher served dinner New Year's for friends from St. Lou- 1s; also her sister, Mrs. Lula Hanes of South St. Joe. Mr, und Mrs, Dave Thomas of St. Joe spent Friday with ther sister, Mrs. Nelson. On the third Sunday of this month the A, ME. Church will give a rally. New Year's Night Mrs Nattle Botts save u candy pulling, ‘Those present: Mr, and Mrs, R. Gornan, Mr, and Mrs. Lincoln Gornan, Mr. and Mrs. O, Lan- caster, Mr, and Mra, Ora Jnfuis, Mr. and Mrs, Earl Jachson, Mr. Bolts, and Mrs. L Garnon, The evening was apent in playing: games. Rev, John Garnon was called to Mu- ravia, Kansas, Satunlay evening on the death of his step-brother. EMPORIA, KAN. Emporia went visiting during the Xmas. Ameng the young ladies we note Misses Molly Moore, Lucile Arm- stead, Mazel and Margaret Rogers, and Mrs. Juha Rogers spent the hol- iday visiting, Miss Geriine Broadus and other students have returned from visits to their homes Quarterly mectiny at Mt. Ohve A. M. E, Church was held last Sunday, Rev, H. D, Harris, P, E, was present and preached two able sermons. Ttev, E, 1). Hughes preached at the 3 P, M. service. The report was good, show- ing that $260 00 had been raised. The gold bracelet contest was a lively affair. Miss Moore was a close contestant, but Miss Lucite Armstead won the beautiful jewel. Airs, Luise Elliott, X69 W. 6th Ave, is smproving after n long and severe Allneas. Rev, Clarence Davis preached to the “Mt. Olive people Tuesday eve. Mrs, Ohe Brown and Mrs, Artelia Elhott were indisposed last week. Mr, Jiles Elhott donated Mt. Ohve '6 bundles of shingles for the parson- age, Mr, Frank Rogers spent the Xmas as a hermit—he was all alone, Mass Margaret Armstead, S. S. Su- perintendent, guye her Sunday school pupils a splendid holiday treat in the form of a program and sacks of guud- jes. Rev, X. C. Runyon spent the Xmas week with his parents, He pastors at Garden City, han, He ts a gradunte of Payne Theological Institute, Wil- herfone University. ATCHISON, RAN, Mrs, Matilda Allen, who made her home with her granddaughter, Mra. Carrie Kerford, departed this life Sun- day morning, Dee, 16, at 4 A. M. She had been in failing health for about a year, and while she knew that she could not ket well, she was cheerful and kind with the family and frients with whom she came incontact. Her ness took a serious tum on %hurs- day, and on Sunday mormng she passed peacefully to the great Be- yond. She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter, five grandchildren, one nephew, und other rdatives and friends The funeral was held at the A_M.E, Church Tuesd tv afternoon at 217. M., Rev. Billops officiatinis, Bhes Ota Perkins of Topeka has visited a few days in the uty. the guest of Mr, and Mra. Clyde Brizes, Minses Hattie Ingram, Ida Rows, and Camilla Brusea spent the week in Kansan. City attending the Inter State, Dr, F A Peart of the medical corps of Camp Funston spent a few days in the city | ‘The folloning ladies are home to spend the holidays: Miss Eradna Hoy, teacher of St. Louis, Miss Ruth An- derson of Western University, Mrs, H@el Wilhams of Minneapolis, and Mr. Andrew Johnson, also of West- ern University. Mr, J. Peoples of St. Paul, Minn, spent a few days in the city, the guest of Mrs. Bernice Elkins, _ Dr. and Mrs, Eugene Lett of Empo- ria and Mr. Bert Ray, also of Empo- ria, spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Charley Porter. Mr. Edwin Potter of Frankfort, Ks. was the guest of his uncle, Mr. Jerry Baytor and wife. ir. Joseph Alexander and Mr, W. Bradford, who have been ill for some time, are reported better. One of the most pleasant affairs of the holidays was a reception given Jan. 8 from 2 to G P. M., when Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Lewis extended their hospitality to about 70 of their friends in honor of Mrs. Amanda Crooms of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Mrs, Mary Mars of Chicago, The rooms were very beautifully decorated with green and red and with candics burning here and there in the darkened rooms made an occasion long to be remem- berid. The hostess was assisted dur- ing the afternoon by Mrs. F. Handy, Mrs, J. 1%, Colbert, ant Mrs, Jerry Taylor, Dainty refreshments were served, Mr, and Mra. Geo, H. Kerford are the proud parents of twin boys born Jan. 8. Mother and babies are doing nicely. The twins found on their are rival a little brother, making three boys in the family, The Sunflower Art Club was very pleasantly entertained by Mrs, Clif ford Barnes. Mrs. Jerry Taylor entertained with n one o'clock luncheon Wednesday, Jan. 9, mn honor of Mrs, Amanda Crooms of Hutchinson, Kan, who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Rachel Taylor, and Mrs. Corncha Pettis. Those sented at the table besides the guest of honor and hostess were: Mra. Alexander Denny, Mrs. J. W. Lewla, Mrs. H. Potter, Mrs. B, C. Jackson, and Mrs. Rachel Taylor, The ladies spent the afternoon very pleasantly in conversation, Mrs, Mary Mars of Chicago, Tll., is spending a month in the eity, the guest of her dauyhter, Mrs. Alexander Clageet, and her mother, Mrs, Aman- da_McDowel. The dips Art and Reading Club was very pi jeasantly entertained at the home of Mrs, Ethel Jackson on Oak Strect, Mrs, Amande Crooms left Weines- Jay for her home in Hutchinson, Kan , after spending two weeks in the city visiting relatives and friends, ‘A movement is on foot by Prof, W. FE. Gray and other men of the city to ralse one thousand dollars to help build a community house at Camp unston for the colored soldiers. It is hoped that every one will give something to help. | Mrs. Edna Balance was found dead at her home, 1313 Hickory St. Sun- lay eve, The body was frozen stuf when found. It was supposed she had 1 stroke of apoplexy. JETMORE, KAN. Xmas with its many joys is o'er, and we are all settled down to work once again, The musie rendered by the young people at the church during the holi- a3 was excellent, Mra. Willard Bradley and daughter and Miss Alta Bradley spent the hol- idays in eastern Kansans, Robert Bradshaw of Cump Funston spent the holidays here visiting rela- tives and frends. The following ladics by various en- tertainments helped to make the holl- days unusually gay; Mesdames Fife, Edith Board, Estella Moore, Ethyl Bradshaw, Mehssa Bradshaw, Mesors Rt, O, Bradshaw, 0. L. Boant and Be Board motored to Larned re- cently, Mra Bradford and Johnson returned p Larned after a most pleasant vist ere, Mrs, Mattie Lee and yranddeughter spent the weeh end in the Valley Set- tlement, Mr, and Mrs. Pettis were the Sun. day dinner guests of J, E, Bradshaw family. _ Mr. R.O. Bradshaw gave two rous- ing sucial affairs during the holidays, Mr. Robert Bradshaw left lust Fri. tay fur Camp Funston, declaring that he was afraid to tovk an Xmas fowl in the face, He wishes to thank those who made his stay such o pleasant ne, Rev, E. If, Lee preached two rous- ng sermons during the holidays. PAOLA. KAN. Sirs Thoa. Greer of Kansas City and Mrs, Henry Murtin of Jersey City NJ. were im the eity durmyg the holi- days visting their father, Me, Robert Thorns, and relatives. Mins Daisy N. Peak spent the holi- days tn Bartlesville, Okla, with her sister, Mra, Henry Morrison Mr. Wendell Buckner of Topeka spent the holidays with John E. Lowry. There was a reunion of the Em- mons family during the holidays. Those present were Mr Neal Em- mon’s father of Omaha, Messrs Wil- liam Jesse, Waltes of ‘Kansas City, Mr. Ralph and wife of Omaha, and Misa Marie of Puola, Miss Nelhe Bush of this city and Mr, Benjamin Gray of Quindaro were united in marriuge ut the home of Miss Bush's parents. Rey, and Mrs, Wm, Jackson, Monday, Dee, 31, The pupils of Miss Peak's and John Lowry'a room gave a program ut the A.M. E. Church during the holidays, which was well patronized and enjoy: ed by all, The people of this community re- membered the buys from thia county who are in service at Camp Funston by sending them hoxes. Mr. Leon Bush, who fs attending Western Unisermty at Quindaro, spent the holidays with bis parents, Rev. and Mra, Wim, Jackson. Me. Garfield Gordon, formerly of this csty, but now resuling in Ohlaho- mu City, was in the city during the hohday& Visiting home folks. | Miss Toots Etta Vantrive, who: has been making her home woth her | brother Charles and Wife of Edwards- ville, Hl, has returned hone to her father. Mra, May Lawaon, formerly Miss May Shepherd, ia visitime with her muther, Mrs, Alice Brady, west of town, We wish the Eihtor of the Plain- dealer and bis staff a happy and pros- perous New Year, CHERRYVALE, KAN, Miss Alma Jones and Mr. George Belden of Independence were the guests of Miss Jones’ parents and sis- ters Sunday. Mrs, Henderson has returned home from Fayetteville, Ark, where sho spent the holidays with home folks. Mrs. ‘Tessie Wheaton is. reported some better at this writing; also Mr. J. L. Roberson, Jr., who has been on the sick list for some time. Mr. Clyde Teal was the suest of the Misses Jones Sunday. Mr, Archie Cooper of Coffeyville was the guest of Miss Geraldine Fones Sunday, ‘Mr, Edwards of Coffeyville was the gucst of Miss Rubie White Sunday. Miss Alma Jones of Indepenilence was over Thursday visiting relatives. Mr. Clyde Teal was in Independence yesterday visiting friends. Mr. Earnest Jones of Independence was guest of his parents and sisters Suniay, Phone your news to 304 S, Depot. Geraldine Jones, Hi hoei -Horseshoeing. «New Shop, MR. HENRY WINTER, 1018 Oakland Ave., Kansas City Ks, Samuel Diggs The Old Reliable Junk Dealer PAY SHIGQHEST CASI PRICE3 FOR RAGS, METALS, ETC, Bell Phone West 3577 KANSAS CITY —!— KANSAS URS! ‘We need at once for our ex port trade 100000 Suakrat, 0,000 Coon, 75,000 Skuok and Opensum, and all other Vurs 1a large quantitles, Hiewp win the war, The a'lles must have Furs. fet ue give you the extra money sou deserve fer them. 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ADA L, FUE MANUFACTURING CO, ‘739 foduaspolis Aveoue MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA Pa Ra F esk Ua. 7 BERS gs RO aia VW td fh a0 OG Base. 14, BN Bia RE Re iid iN re My PANEL BH 2a Ne fee ai rN SS yy Freee, UfSeag Re Flufily --- Soft--- lity —By— He Use Marekiy Pomade Hale Dressings “arr. Mencozrse {3 nappy baie prow long, soft, fluffy, bay, $0 Jou ean do itva ty any st,t. Tee moves DANLRU, F end Steps 13 CHING SCALP, HEROLLS Is debsttlully pore fumed and pot siicky or gunn). SERRE CUrrecaeemseengbin Set @ AGENTS WANTED — erie fe ~ ) NOLTON, KAN. One of our most promising young Jadies is so anxious to learn to knit that she is beginning with tooth-picks, The Red Cross Club will meet at the home of the president, Mrs, Wil- won, Nebraska Avenue, next Friday afternoon, Mr. W. Greeneway is on the sick list but Is somewhat better, although he {s awfully feeble. ‘The Choral Club was going to give a candy pull Thursday, but the weath- er was so bad it had to be called off. Miss, Ida Williams’ voice was greatly missed last Sunday. Miss Sara Williams from Des Moines fs visiting her father and sisters. ROCK SPRINGS, WYO. We are still at the front, fighting for the Cause. Our new church is do- ing fine, Xmas was good, but old Santa forgot me on the tree. My, my! But the next good thing I had to do ‘was to thank the many friends who had donated to make the pastor and family happy Xmas with flour, meat, sugar, coffer, canned goods, and a nice puree of cash, $12.50, and more to follow. So you see we are not forgot- ten. The colored people are doing fine here. A great demand for help of all kinds. Colored miners wanted. Wa- Res good. ; Mra. Barclay has organized the la- dics of the city for o great work In our Zion this year, Must say we admire the brave and heroie stand the Plaindealer takes for the Race, Wishing you great suc- cess, 1 am, Yours, REY. T, B. J, BARCLAY. 201 M. St. SIOUX CITY, TA, The Autumn Leaf Club gave their annual pre-holiday ball that proved a decided success. The music was the very best. Prof, and Mrs. J. W. Norris were dinner guests of Mr, and Mrs. M. E, Whitlock Dec, 16, Mr, Stubblefield and wife were rucats of Mr. Shores during the holi- lay. Miss Vastl Walker visited her mother during the Xmas holidays. She is attending Wayne College. Leo Johnson entertained his sister from Des Moines Sunday. Mr. Stubblefield and family called at Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Whitloch’s Now Year's Day. From there the two familics attended the play given at the A. M. E. Church, Title: “Out in the Strects.” Characters were well prepared and made a decided hit. + Mrs. Minnie Whitlock was very ili last week from food poisoning. It was by the prompt action of her hus- band that she was able to rally through. Much better now. It pleases the writer to know thrt here we have a young girl saleswom- an in one of the largest stores. She attends high school and works eve- nings and hohdays She is making, good with hundreds of other white la- dies and girls. She is Miss Vivian Stubblefield. Prof. J. W. Norris spent last Sun- day in Yankton, S. D. Leona Tarwater and Miss Maue sang at the Xmas services of the Bap- tist church. Oh, you ought to attend Sunday school at the Baptist church! Grand! And they will have delegates from three states as guests very soon. PLEASANTON, KAN. Mr. John King of Chanute visited from Monday until Wednesday with his uncle, Rev, A. J. King. ‘There are several cases of diphthe- ria in this city, and the public school, the churches, and other places of as- sembly are clo ed. Several famihes ure quarantined. Abe Coflirs and family, G. W. Ar- nold and family, and Robert White and family aro qcarantined for the diphtheria, Mr. H.W. Werd returned from Kansas City Wednesday, Mrs. Myrtle Carter returned to Kansus City Thursday, Misses Elizabeth Carter and Corde- lia St. Clair and Master Delbert White are on the sick hist. Muss Carter is imnroving at this writing. Mexdames Ella Fine, Florence Fine, and Messrs Robert White, Edward Fine, Henry Downing, Earl Arnold, and William Arnold are members of the local Red Cross society which was organized by the white citizens of this place, Rev, J, W, Gillespie returned from Kansas City, Kansas, Saturday, where ne had been visiting his daughters. KANSAS CITY, KAN, Mrs. M. Elizabeth Frulain, not Mra, A, Crump, {s head instructor in the knitting, with Mrs. Hattie Miller first assistant, As the demand for experienced knitters became so great, Mrs. A. Crump and Mrs. C. H. James were appointed to casist Mrs. Frulain at the packing plants and the several schools, But the entire knitting is un- der the direct supervision of Mrs. M. 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Mrs. Rogers of Emporia, Kan, and little daughter, spent part of the holi- davs with Rev, and Mrs. Sanford. Mr, and Mrs, Abram Wright cele- brated their fifth anniversary last Mondav evening. The Sunflower Club entertaired at the r sidence of Mr. and Mrs Samuel Graham last Thursilay evenne. Mrs, Mary Calls Lee and little Cecil anent the holidays here from Butt, Ia, waeere glad to see them looking so well. Miss Glover Hawkins and mother anent the holidays in Nashville, Tenn., the guests of Mrs. Hawkins’ daughter, Mrs. Mildred Harper, — Miss Nettie Williams, one of our home girls from Clevelunt, Ohlo, spent a week here with relatives, She # doing well, and we hated to see her eave, Milas Lillian Cogswell and Mr, Dale las Booker were married Jast Wednes- dav eveniny: at the bride's home, Quite a few friends were present, and she received some very nice presents. We hone them a happy married hfe, Mrs, Guy Workcuff spent a few days in the city, She attended the Chrisman and Comerd wedding in In- dependence the 2ist. She reports an excellent time while gone. Mrs. Tony Bates and Mrs. Herbert Jachson spent the holidays with their ye No Rev. and Mrs, Cross of Mober- ly, Mo. : "'siss Nanny Walker, one of our teachers, is {Il at this writing, but we ‘hope to see her out soon. . Mira. Emma Hunter passed out Fri- day after a three months’ illness, She leaves a large family of children to mourn her loss, We extend to the children our hearty sympathies. Mrs, Walden and son of Kansas Cl- ty, Mo., spent a few days as guests of ‘Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Davis, _ ‘The Ladies’ Quartette sang in Hig- ginsville, Mo, last Thursday evening toa full house. The Quartette are: Mrs. Allic Freeman Hancock, Mire. Anine Freeman Brown, Mrs, Era Hun- ter Saunders, and Mist Cordelia Hay- jen. Mr. J. M, Freeman spent a few days in Kansas City, Mo. Mra, Irene Jones is spending a few weehs in Kansas and Nebraska, CARTHAGE, MO. | The followin persons are on the sick hist; Messrs Frank Rogers, Geo, Curr, Mesdames Harriet Vernun and Josie Clark, Mrs. Mary Hogan died on Monday at her home at 622 Oak St. Miss Edith Moores visiting her brothera in Kansas City, Mu, Mr, Jesse Leonard has returned from a few days’ visit with his aon at Butter, Mo, Mr, Jesse Givens, Jr., is here from Philadelphia, Pa , visiting with his fae ther, Mr. Jesse Givens. Misa Vivian Peale has gone to ree sume her studies at Geo, P, Smith Collesre, ‘Typewriting when done by a skilied artist is admired by all and shows a through knowledge of doing business, Retter let Miss Edna Greena do that Bext Job for you. Her work stands second to none, Phone 3309, Mme. 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Mies Katherine Vaughn -spent the helicase in Nicodemus and expects to go ta Junction City soon. Mrs. Mae Thomas spent the holi- days in Kansas City. ‘Miss Jennie Bosweti, who teaches at Russell Springs, and who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Depricst, left recently for her school. Miss Mary Banks, who spent the holidays with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Banks, left recently for her school at Girard. Mr. and Mrs. Carney Everctt, who have been visiting relatives and friends at Little Rock, Ark. have re- turned and report 1 pleasant trip. Mr, Wigley of Guthne, Okla., is vis- Sting hisedaughter and son, Mrs. Haynes and Mr. Wigley on N. 2nd St. Mr. and Mrs, West Hudson are the proud parents of n baby. girh - Rev, Luther Prankh is on the sick st HILL CITY, KAN. Many visitors spent their holidays in Graham Coty. Hill City an | Yie- odemus cert uriy know how to enters tain strangers. Christmas at both of these places sire passed all previous years. Tl» Rapt st church in Nico- demus had u Christmns to think about for years to come. Hull City Baptist church had their first Christmas tree. Miss Ora Scruggs, Nicodemus teach- er of the pablic school, hnows how to bring Uiings to pass. She is one of Western University’s students; also Mr. doe Wilson. Both of these young people are a credit to the church and race, We are loohing for something to happen sone time soon. Miss Willa Mac Martin, daughter of Rev. W. M, Martin, who fs taking a through course at Western Universi- ty, spent her holidays with her par- ents at Hilt City and received and en- fered mony rich presents and friends. Her sister Helen, who is & student in the High School entertamed Mr, Thomas Glenn, Mr. M. Hickman, Mr. K. Scroggirs, Mr, G. London, Mr, Ford, and many others in her honor, Master John JI, Martin is making good in manual training and the reat of his stud:es in the High School here and has many nice pieces which he has made, Mr. acd Mrs, Joe Grenn entertained Miss Willa Mae at ten white she was here. He is a farmer and has bought ahome, He and his wife hnow bow to enterta'a, Honor ables Jon and Wall Sayers, two of the best Lu yers in the county, haven't tire to eat any idle bread in thar line of perfection. Rev, Wm. Martin spent the Surtday in Hoxie and spoke 10 the whito po- ‘oak cece ramer £4er Piped a paabatraciand palo eh hah ere teat Car, KANSAS CITY, KAN, Iv hose ancestors came over herg -—— ‘certuries ago to Virginia or N ‘Mr. Walter Ro'er and wife have res chusefin ¥ turned home from n dehghtful trip “J don't beheve In men beine out west. rnlanted second-rate English any Mrs Vashtl Rotr spent Xmazin than I believe in ther be'ns Sterling, Kunsag, and New Year in ptarted soroad-rate Germans. V' Denver, where she joined Mr, Roler, all Amerears an! nothing e'se, Both revorted a fine ep - | “Billy Loeb has heen for | Mra. Minnie White of Sterling, Ka, ' years closer to me personally the fs now visiting her son and daughter, other man, Jlis father and nm er vere horn in Germany, His f " hho yoirs, served through (th R q War.” T vould wlve anything. } : ARGe of Foch sere at gh moment Pre : of the United States. Py SLADDER | “Ta ef the naluraliste whe TLS rye end wits jeter Co me. tn South Amer es Biseberges Africa were Edmond Heller ar anbuily _ fon } Hiller, The fathers of both wer RC Pez4Or) fi Germany but they are just a ‘ 10) ree Amer'cars as Tam, Leo Hiller mn LG in the officers’ training camp, 1 ; we. I had been allowed to raise both he and Heller would bay er wa ee de god) A buanasasltiy. TE © SALINA, KAN. completely cured rb the use of one 2b¢ bor of DOUBLE STRENGTH DANDRUFF CURE, After usmg a few boxes your hair will hecome parely soft and giossy. e McCLELLAND'S STRAIGHTENING OIL has no equal for straighten ing the hair. Price 25¢ eack 1013 Kansas Avenue, TOPEKA. KANSAS. we 4ahoa RETR Mr, and Mrs Walter Roler of 1805 N. First St. Mr, Charles L. Grant of St. Louis is the guest of his aunt, Mrs, Frances Campbell. Mrs. John Collins and Mrs. Archie Campbell entertained at n six o'clock dinner in honor of Charles L. Grant. Six courses were served. There were twenty guests in attendance. Among tie guests was the Rev. Moses Wil- 1am. Mr. Rosby Walters has returned home from Chicago. All of his friends are glad to sce him. Mrs. Walter Roler entertained with a luncheon in honor of Mr. Charles L. Grant, followed by a matince party at the Orpheum Theatre. T. R, AGAINST RACE HATRED “f wish Loeb were President,” the Colonel wrote New Yorker. Loyal Americans of German Antece- dents Just as Good as Those of May- flower Ancestry, Former President Declares. | In letters written to two men In New York City Col. Theodore Rose- velt has come out for fair treatment on the part of the United States for loyal American citizens whose parents hanpened to be born in Germany. The colorel said that he had German blood in his vems, and that his former pri- vate secretary, Walham Loeb, jr., was of German descent. | “I would give anything on carth,” ‘wrote the colonel, “if Billy Loeb were President of the United States today.” Walter Lingenfelder wrote to Colo- nel Roosevelt last summer asking him for his views on the status of a loyal ‘American of German ancestry, He m- ‘closed an article he had written depre- eating the spread of race hatred in A- erica, and the colonel rephed as fol- ons: “Dear Mr, Lingenfelder; That's a mighty nice letter of yours, and I like ‘your article, I inelose you copy of a letter I have written to a fellow Amer- ‘ican. Iam partly of German descent, although I have much more Scotch and Dutch blood in me_than I have German or English or French. The Hollanders and Flemings are racially nearer to tho north “low” Germans than the latter are to the “high” Ger- ‘mans of South Germany. Faithfully yours, THEODORE ROOSEVELT.” | Inclosed in the letter to Mr, Lingen- felder was one which the colonel had written to Frederick Retz, vice presi- dent of the Moore Press, Incorporated, in Now York City, This letter reads: “My Dear Mr. Rentz: I thank you far your letter. What American could desire more honorable and more typ- ically American ancestry and nssocia- tions than yours? Your father was born in Germany, He served through the Civil War, sas wounded twice in it and died from the results of a ine inries. It makes my blood boil to have the ravernment permit any discrim- ination aralest such a man as your fas ther was, J ro further than that, It makes my blood boil to have them ‘permit any discrimination against the gon of such n man os your fatner was “In my regiment in Cub, one of the enptinns under me vas born in Gey- many, I will fight for his mghts as my fellow American just us quich og | sata fight for the richta of any man v hose arccatora came over here three certuries ago to Virginia or Massa- chisetis “don't bebeve in men being trans. inlanted recond-rate English any more than [believe In ther be'nr trons. plarted soroad-rate Germans, We are all Amercars an! nothing e'se. | “Zillv Loch has heen for fifteen years closer to me personally than any other man, Iis father and mother ‘were horn in Germany, His father the yours, served through the Civil War. T vould give anything if Billy Tacb were at this moment Presiden! of the United States. “Tyo ef the naturalists who were ¢loseat to me in South America ant {Africa were Edmond Weller and Lec Tiler, The fathers of both were bgrr in Germany but they are just as goo¢ Amer'cars as Tam, Leo Hiller {s nov in the officers’ training camp, and, it I had been allowed to raise troops both he and Heller would have beer under me. Under no circumstances would I hike to see ony one try to dis- criminate against either, Faithfully yours, THEODORE ROOSEVELT.” Mr, Lingenfelder said he had been prompted to write to the colonel after a New Yory newepepes. had printed the assertion that there had never been a President with any German blood in his veins. UNCLE SAM CARRIES RACE PREJUDICE ABROAD Where Men Will Be Sent In regard to the first disposal of Porto Rican troops the latest informa- tion from Washington says: “It is understood that the total draft army of 12,851 men, approxi- mately 8,000 whites will be sent in December to the Eighty-first Division at Camp Jachson, Columbia, S, C., the station originally selected’ for them by the War Department. They will be trained in associution with troops from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. The Porto Rican ne- roca, numbering shghtly in excess of 4,000 men, will not be sent to the Southern training camps. It is under- stood that the races are to be separ- nted and that the negro contingent from the island wall xo to Camp Up- ton at Yaphank, L, L. It is said to be the intention of’ the department to in- elude the Porto Rican negroes in a di- vision that is tu be organized and sta- tioned at Camp Upton when the troops now there have Leen moved out. As this may not be done for several months, it is probable that the Porto Rico negroes recently drafted wall not be called to thu colors until next spring, by which thae climatic cond:- tions in the North will be more favor- able." AN EPISCOPAL NEGRO HISHOP The Rev. E. T. Demby to Work in the Southern States. New York, Dec. 29.—The Episcopal diocese of Arkansas has taken a step toward the color line that is held to be in advance of any yet taken by any religious body in America, Protestant or Cathohe, It is the election of a full blooded negro to be a Bishop, The man chosen is the Rev, Edward Thom- as Demby, archdeacon of Tennessee and principal of an industrial school in that state. He is reported to be a man of scholarly attainments, and to have done sound educational work in Hebrew, Greek, Arabic, and German and French philosophy. If he accepts the election, as it is expected he will do, he will be the first negro bishop to be elected under a plan long discussed North and South, and may be given {oriecietion beyond the state of Ar- ‘ansas, extending into Texas, Missou- ri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. His work will be whol'y among negroes, and he will be suffragan to the Rt. Rev, Dr, J, R. Winchester. SPRINGFIELD, MO. The last meeting in the old yea was held at the residence of Mrs. Ag. mie Gatewood, she being the dehzhtfu hostess to the Literary and Musica! Club; also to the “L. 1" Club. Al- though it was one of the most «isa. greeable days of the winter, a delight- ful afternoon vas enjoyed, being: like summer time indoors, and enjoying the choicest viands of the season. Mrs Hazel Burnett—visitor, Prizes won by Mesdames M. A, Janctt ant B. B Cooper, On Christmas Day, at the residence of Miss Edwira Smith, 1005 Sherman St., the members of the “L, 11 Club were hostesses to their jrentlemen friends, entertaining with a sumptu- ous Course dinner, which was excel lently and daintily prepared by their own hands, To mention that it was enjoyed + ces without repeatine, Mr, und Mra. Arthur Cobb have re- turned from St, Lous, where Mrs. Cobb has been under the care of doc- tors for several montls. We trust Mrs. Cobb is greatly improved. Mrs, Esterdelle Bruce of Wilber- herforce, Ohio, 13 enjoying the hoh- days at home. We regret. that Miss Manjinctta Bickers is stall reported on the indis- posed list. Mis. Sjlsia Murphy of Atchison, Kansus, spent. tvo ‘very pleasant weeks visiting hinsfolhs and friends. Mrs. Murphy has been away from her home town for 15 years. We were all proud to see her, and especially to see her looking so young ard good, jolly, ete. Come agin when you can re- main longer, Mr. Carl Law has returned to Ma- con Collece, Mo—whereby leaving some one a bit lonely. Mrs, Rev, Catherine Bedell Alexin- der was here during the holidays vis- iting parents, Mr. and Mra. Edd The- dell, “Mer husband has charre of a church at Nevada, Mo, Mrs. Magurie Bostee, havingt spent most of the summer and fll in travel with her grandson, Howell Lewin, re- turned and enjoyed the Christ ans hol- idaye vith her husband. “fr. Darwin J, M Cooper, after an absence fram heme of % yeus a turned and hus speat ab aut 1G months with parests, falki, ort friends, He vall have for Atm Arbor, Michigan, about the 1th of thy morth. Mra Henry De lel of 1465 Rovers Stl ertuitanied sith a New | Year's dharce Mr aad Mes Ed Re tell and Mrs. Pov Catherine Alcaand>r of Ne- sada, Mo Private Luere C, Abernuthy af Co 3 27 Motor Supply Company, 92) Distaian of Camp Funston, voted bb wife, who is not so wall, and parents for days, Mr. Aburnathy is Juekins well, Messer Robert Donforth, [son are Herndon, and Lester Ini have alse gnfoyed a furlouch, ‘Mr, Moves Willnuns 1s still on th sich dist. + ¢ rezret to state, Mis, Nettie Dillan} hes been tade pow d for shout tye weeds, Mrs, Fita Jarrett is confined to he! apartment with Ingrippe. ‘Mrs, Lousa Briwer died Dee 2s 1937, nt the home of her dtuchte Mrs. Liza Smith, after an fnese o seven scars from paralys's, Mrs Brewer rosseesed a large soul and wil be greatly missed bv all who knev her. The family hes the deep sympa thy of the community. V''Teachers and students of Linco! School visited many homes on Christ: mas Eve, presenting gifts and shar- ing Xmas Joy. Prof. and Mrs, 11. V. Wilburn and little dauphter, Lucile Julia, of Kan- saz City, Kansne, ar red Christmas with parents, Mr. and irs, Bad Wil burn, folks and friends Little Lucile Juha is hke a streak of sunshine, and quite a treasure, The Stork and Santa Claus got to- gether and presented to Mr. and Mrs. Revelle a fine heir as a Christman gift. _ Mra Rovelle, formerly Mrs, Aure- lia Webb and little one are getting along nicely, The L, H. Club on Saturday aftere noon suet before Xmas enjoyed Christ+ mas festivity to the utmost, Inter- chancing vith every other member beautiful, valuable, and useful gifts. Miss R. K. Morrison was n delieht- ful visitor in tle erty during the latter part of the holidavs, having spent seme time with mother at Columbia, Mo. Mr nnd Mrs, T Layton and daugh- ter, Miss Ethyvle Ih, evtortained with an elaborate course dinner during X- mes holidays. Covers were Inid for Houra:—9 a. m, to 12:00 my 2+5t pm. to 5:00 p. m3 7:00 p im to 8:30 p. m. DR, 4. M. JAMISON, Special Diseases, Phone 959 —= 327 Madison St DR. S. FLOURNOY, Phystetan and Surgeon, OX Krome Ave tbe konrer yore mo wie 2909p mth aw TOV p w tno p AT OFFICK EVENINGR | Phone 1147 PR... LOUIS RANSOM, Phosichan and Surge ca, 609 Kansan avenoe Phone 4268 OeIre Hones =f RO to IZM © ow 2.39 to 5 OO p, | 2 TAD to # OF ever img. Bandaye be Request 469 Beaces Avennre — TOBA, Kae Dit. CHAS. E. WILLIAMS. Dentiat. 4 630 ow ‘Hours—8 (0 13 bm. SA cm pe a ie if ‘ ae we Pe fF, ae : a cy eee § ne a r =e Re Carat sh fee eaten yt 4 Mae! ENS ' es nile % bi fayette Seg 7 vee iE PeetNeaeay nC a Ne hiaiaces Sse eos LO Faae. T. Craddock Sinkfera, NEE cae | maRHOW POMADE ft will xrow yor halr or tefund your money, M5 quaracte ‘of moner Lack # pot nattsfed makes yo abvolut ly rate In gising Marrow Homnd a trial, A twotuonths’ Lome treatwes for $1.50; by mail $1.74. 1 inake a ape ‘rts of cariog all scalp diseases fo thet worst forms, My svsten of [lair Cultor fe the most marvelous knoan to tide setrnee, J teach the art of halr amd bese te cniture comipletegire a diploma au start jou on the toud to aucerse Mar row vomade, Tonite aod Khampo. “a b Loucht at the Feaplea rng ptore, 4 4! Btratnbteniag Combs, Fleetric Halt Cor.b aod Brushes, make Braids cad Traostorms tlona to orateh your own halt, Send th today fur one of my Mookleta. 1 wap axtnts [es your town. Write me for agrae and make nioney, All inatl ortere gives Proropt eltent.on, Mme. T. 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The farmers, stock men and working men all eat here, Take 12th street Car from Missourl and Minnesota Avenue from Kansas Here you find the Kansas City Infor- mation bureau. 7- Passenger Peertess Car for Hite--7 F, G FIELDS, Prop. Kaneas City Mc, REAL HAND-MALE HUMAN CREOLE HAIR LATEST STYLES IN COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR GOODS—WiGS, BRAIDS, TRANSFORMATIONS, PUFFS, BANGS, HAIR NETS, cuT HAIR BY THE POUND, We carry the largest assortment of Straightening Combs. Send for Beautiful Catalogue, The Old Reliable . _ > 7 Mme. Baum s Hair ‘mporium 486 Eighth Ave., NEV’ " CITY When arlting mention The Plaindea ler Rev, and Mrs, Webster, Mr. Herbert, Mid Sus Rdwina. Smith, Mr, Darwin and Misa Doris Cooper, Mr. Stewart Tulbrizht, and others,” Mra, Layton has nes sted. by Mesdames Aggie Gatewood and Lotha Pulbrieht Mr, and Mrs, Wilham Smith enter- tained Prof, H. V, Wilburn and fam- ily with course dinner, Covers were Inid for fourteen. Mra, Odessa Cobb and Miss Grajia S, Cornal entertaimed about. 50 cou- pics New Year's afternoon ut the K. P. Hall with a progressive matinee entertainment. The time sped de- fachtfully, but too quickly, as was ex- pressed by many. Mra. B. 1, Cooper, 930 §. Grant St. was hostess to her “The Woman's Mu- sical and Literary Club" and visitors, Mra Prof, Perkins, Mrs. Prof. C. 11. Wilburn, Miss Clara Nuttall, and Mrs. Juha Wilburn, Friday afternoon, Jan. 4, 1918 Przes were von by Mrs, Crede M. Young, Miss Geneva Vick- cra, Miss Clara Nuttall, and Miss Cd- wina Smith, All heartily expressed themselves aa bering well plensed with the course menu and cntertainment of the afternoon. Mrs, W. A, Jarrett, Pres, Mrs. Lon Vickers. See'y. Next meeting with Mrs. J. 8. Hardrick, Jan, 18. Author, Tennyson, Mr. Herbert Smith, having spent several months in Gary, Indiana, Chi- cago, Mil, and St, Louis, Mo., 18 visit- Tag at home for the holiays, Mr. Smith, during his stay away, has done well financially. He 1s thinking: of ace companys Mr, Elmer Jones to De- {roit, Michigan, soon. | Mrs. Maria Clark #4 spending the Christmas hohdays with her dauch- ter, ‘Mra. Dr, Unthank, in Kanraa City, No. We miss Mra, Clark greatly. | Meadames Tirdie Anderson and son, Master Herschel Elvm, and Mrs, Bet: tie Mall enjoyed a pleasant vis.t ut Sec atall'c teone, Humanaville, So. Tar WINTES SEF TO RE DRIET ; ISG BACKWARD, LAMAR, Mo, Jan. 12— Two die varce suits have been hed here since Dr. A.D. Crayg, a wiecly known Bare ton County phycimn, and Mes. Alhe June Stratton, wate of Jehn Stratton, ft businexa man, left for Joplin, where they will make thar homes, Their friends say they plin to matry as non as possible, It is understood that Dr. Craig will rot context hig wife's suit, tarr ine. ments having been made for alimony Lefore the fling of the suit, Mrs, Craigs is to receive the Craig residence here, the phynciau'a sutomobile, and $1,000 in cash, Mrs. Craye's petition alleges that Dr, Crnig, on pretense of paving Ars. Stratton medial treatment, bud vis- ited her “far beyond the loun ls of propricty; that he had told her (Mra. Craig) he dul not love her and admit. ted bis infatuation for Mra Stratton.” Mrs, Crave alleges her husband’s in- fatuation became well known, The Cras vere married in Polk County, Mo, in 1891, Mrs. Craiz asks custody of tvo muror culdren, ‘They nine have tye grown childeen, Stretton filed his ay ta few hours ifier Mrs, Craye filed hers Accord hae to his allocations Dr, Crale took givantane of bia frequent absence frora Firnar at Treve, Kar, vba Mratton hus hasiaces at rests, to hee ston his attentions upon hi fe, He wife. he char cx Gild Famyshe dd not fove him iad care Loaly for De Crate, and Dut whe d the ple an ot were someone from Lemar to he te sother Pt there eas an un lerstending jf taecn alt He partes that Str etton Fete md fara disor | ae wdent, Stratton, hie wife and Or Crane hid dinner tayethes ata Lemar hotel the ening bifure Strait a hear Ut tnt for diverse, Ber Cragg mal Tira, Str sttow are sand to have pa e to Toasting whore they will hve apart util the divorce ve granted at the term fee at this merth ad where Pr Crave with pras. tae fra nrafeny 6 Strisent selhas sat fas interests here and ot) hve a eee, a A HOG SELLS FOR $1c0. Chutennca, Tem cntard tana, Ma SP hide af he sul url=, ried aad echt one how for one hundeed dolla He hes done more than ay cowed fumer— in Humnitter county ‘Tenn, ia the way of raising and Kelling hoes * LAWRENCE, KAN. Mra, 8, K. Holmes presented the Ninth Street Baptist church with ao Individual communion ket, purchased with the proceeds of the mock trial which was given some time ago. Miss Agnes Gray and Mra, Cheater Lewis entertained Miss Bell and Miss Plummer of Hutchinson with an Ine formal dancing party Friday, January il, Mr. and Mra, Holmes gave beau- tiful dinner New Year's day. The table was prettily decorated with violets, The place cards were hand painted violets and the centerpiece a large bouquet of violets. Covers wera laid for twenty-four and the dinner consisted of six courses, The Kuexts were Mesdames A, Brown, A. F, Brown, Tydings, Renfrow, Helea Fortner, T. J, Harris and J. Clark, Messrs. A. F, Brown, B, F. Trd> Ings, Nenfrow, R, E. Drown, T. J. Harris and Judge J. Clark, Misses Elale and Nannie Brown. Mesars, M, Tucker, C. Davis and Wn. Harrison entertained with a small dancing party for Miss Plume mer of Hutchinson, The out of ore Kucrts were Miss Faye Staugh- tér of Topeka, Miss Capitola Tipton of Emporia, Mise Bell of Hutchinson and Mr, George Drown of Emporia. Measra. Riley and Sumner Rogers, Bruce Brown, Fred Taylor, Gles An- dervon and Vernon Walker entertald- ei Mises Danny Mae Hill, Glodya Anderson, Ruth and Josephine Clark, ‘Anna Rogers and Marjorie Tucker with a four course dinner and dance at the home of Mr. and Mrs, T Brown, January 11. Mias Irma Frazier epent the week end In Kansas City, Mo, Lieutenants Arthur Hill end Alden Logan were in the clly Sunday. Both have been ordered to Newport News, Va. | Mra. R. C, Henderson has been UE for quite a while. AMANDA TARORIAN ROSTFR. eee ee Maennio hm f mrees Pant Arcanum Temple No 1 tucete 0 ot Thuredag nthe tn each munth, | le te AU Tiartold preston, Apts Ts The sw than, Tath and Wille Ave. Tight of the West Patattom meets «ne ond aud fourth ‘Tuesday night Bir C, Me Ritehen, PP, 2014 Ny 17th At, rnin Miae Yemple, No 4 jabste Grat and third Monday nights, Sir A. 38 Hare Fold. Ce Be Huvnpneed Temple, Ne, 2 mate, arcoud Moody, night, Jointly with Wrening ptar [thied Monday’ nigbt. Sir Wan, Jackson, CUMS 205 Murcette inne ‘AW Mt. Marrold” ‘Temple No. 2 mete wecond and fourth ‘Thureduy ‘nights, Ale 3.1, “Andrews, C, M., 2412 1 Bt Rinth "Side, ‘ued Linge Taberoncle No KO meets frnt and third Wedpexdny ‘aftersoans of tach ‘month, Tite, Gertrude Aanby, I. Te 24% Poppleton Bt. ‘olten Aheat eavernacle No, O1 | neete eat” hureday afternous nud thr, “tnure: due night of ceach month, | Dtr, Huta Hountree, Hy Pao 5025 N. 10th #1, ‘Rt, Marin’ Tabernacle No, & meets sceo ond ‘Thursday afternoon uod feurto Thuenday night of each, month tte, Knehet Harrold, 1 I°-0, Apt 1, The Na- thun, corner 16th St. end Willte Ave. ‘eoldea Rule Tubernucle No 3 _ meets Oret and third Thuneddy afternooss of exch month. Dic Kudle Stapletes MW. F. Thos B, Zird St, Howth Nite, second oor. | Mary Dickwon Tabernacle No 29 mecte firet Thursday night of each taonth Dit. SL Allce Blewaet, HPs 205 Darker BG Chrpation Tent mivets’” first wad thrid Saturday atternoone itr, desnle Setlere, Qi Ma, 2210 N, 26th Kt. Majfiower Trot aucte sreond and fourth Naturday afternouns We, Basle ninth, Q. M., 23th und Lake bts. SHice Fucker Tent incete fret | and third Matardiy afternoon | bite, Marg Luckery Qy Myy 94 Haltrod Arey Reutt : sini, te any Seer een tied jeg We ecture sbewe : Meera ase 4 en ereLENTO ke QuikKinea ay ‘ POMADE, Me | Reheat Re MY ht hthantt . Gh] hates ae ete isee e' JERE. Dent Jot some fake Kink Remover food you Yaernlyean's btraubtes your haw Bute H's nice snd lo>% ‘That's what j EXELENTO (swe does, removes DundruT, feeds the Koots of ‘the hatr, end makes it grow Jong, sort ard silay. Alcor ung = few times you can toll the diNereare, and afters Uitele while st ‘will be 0 pretty and long that you cas Ox ieup toauit you, Hf Exelentedon’t dose wo claim, we wl give puur money back, 2Se by moailon receip! of stamps or ool AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. NTS far Peril CUELENTO BCI CO Aumeta, Gl A FINE GENTLEMAN Below ts an oxcellent Mkeness of Rev. C. EB, Craggett, evangelist and pastor of the Second Christian church of the city of Topeka. Rev. Crag: gett 19 a learned man, and during his stay in this city has contributed muca to the advancement and social uplift | - : i eye a Aus gg - RS in tn : tid re ey ng i rit ik mere i kh fi r oe a 4, S Ce tay x 4 ra tee 4 ex ’ and : (aed _ i ae Ree Lg Caen ee ws = a ioe iL 4 She << / 4 om So .5. a | i. See age r% S| (A = Seas Secs [acs 3 di | =a R SRe 409 om Eran” AgSRRs = (fe || gef! rm oe gage] |) > eee — ri E pa CMY Yee i ae o> a st E {eee 28 . ~ wor s 7 PEC) {3/2 E*(/anzé| | Ae Bgne g of) od HE a = s m = ental sae . i (7 = re ¢) w es Gq) 5 - rr a = 7 a ad is i sf =, Sy gS R= Mon XE ERC t= => = @&) apeans =a p=. © gerey| (=e bade. 3 & Sa 2208 "nh ye Sunes am . y seri leseerttty4 - a |S? = co “2: = , Pen mn “iz ene | FS re = 33h & - 2 ral = snl] 8 Va p(y R5e8 oe iy alg " = s8223 || |4 5 ~ iii ER SS — RE Mi ye -* olontl (ee? or 4 i \ | Snake go tha iG Fy oh i a Pe zeeel|? * ; AVE: id . I\\ aS a Wy : 7 “|| 3s y ‘ ‘6 Vy ee aa a 2S ere a z ; ary th | ies oe = bg ht re x ow ts 9 of the people. He is modest, quiet and unaseuming and a bold defender for of the righta of hia people. Truly we are delighted to have such a man in our midst and we hope to keep him among us, ——_ 4 AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NEGROES Makes Special Offer to Students Who 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, others 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, therefere, the following cut rates are effered: 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 wait- ‘ng for competent chauffeurs and me- Chanica. Why not prepare yourself te get paid for what you know. If yuu have not got all of the money, we will help you. We have an em- ploynrent 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., Kanaaa City, Missouri, Fiome Phone East 5201, Bell E. 1978 eS Aemaathicn Maca St a ociue Past Arcazum Temple No 1 meets fiat Thureday nigbt to each month, Sir 4 M. Marrold, Prgeiding. Apt. 1, The se thes, 16th aed Willis Ave, Light of the West Patatium meets ore ohd “and fourth Tuesday night Sir C. M Kitchen, P, P., 2614 N, 27th St. Evening Rtar comple No 4 werts Oret end third Monday nights, Sir A. Bf. far Fold, C, M. Hampbrey remple Ne. 2 meeta second peodey Bight, Jolatly with Evening niar third Monday night. Sir Wo. Jackson C. M., 218 Burdette ws. A.M. Harrold Temple No 2 mete second and fourth Thursday nights. Si¢ 3. HH. Audrews, C. M., S412 Pat. South lar, Queem Licsle Tabernacte No #0 meete GHrat anf third Wednesday afternoons of each month, Pte, Gertrude Ashby, MH, P., 2113 Yoppleton Bt. Golfen Sheaf ‘avernacie No, 91 geetr Greet Fharsay afternoon and tolrd ‘Juure day night of each month Dtr. Lule Rountree, 1, P., 1125 N. 19th St. St, Marla Taberoacte No. 8 meets acc ond Thursday afternoon apd fourto Thoraday pight of each’ month. bie Racbrl Harrod, H. E., Apt 4, The da ddan, corarr 36th Rt and Willis Ave, Gulden Role Tabernacle No 35 meets firet and third Thuvsduy afterucons of exch month Dtr, Sadie Stapleton UW, 2. buat 8. 23rd NI., South Side, sccond lor. Maury Dickson Tabernacle No 2f meete Gret ‘Ibureday ni.bt of each month Dtr J. Altce Mewart, HE. 9, 2513 Parker Zt Caruation ‘Dent meeta first and peg Raturdsyy sfterrovnw — Lite, Jepple Helter Q, M., 2210 N, 26th St. Miayflower “Tent mete serond 206 fourth Aaturday asffrrooons, te, Suste Both, Q M.. 25th and Lake Sta. Alice Tucker Tent meets Sret and third Saturday afternoons = Dtr, Mary acker, Q. My, 21¢ Italleoad Ave, Suutd le, We. Do Job Work. « ha Fe eT ETE Sole * MANHATTAN,’ KANSAS Quality Uniformily Upward —: Prices Always Downward Bed Roll and Military Office Supplies RAMEY BROTHERS . «Highest Grade... Lumber and Coal Yards---Second and Houston Telephone 20 - + ~- Manhattan, Kansas Durland-Sawtell Furniture Co. , SPECIALIZE IN— Furniture, Rugs and Draperies Pianos, Piano Players, | Victrolas and Records : Undertakers and Embalmersut | WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE { | Durland-Sawtell Furniture Company t 117-119 Ww. 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