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The Recent Burning of a Colored Man in Tennessee is Another Example of the South's True Democracy The Topeka Twentieth Year. No. 7. IN OTHER CITIES DUNLAP, KAN. Mrs. H. Merritt, from Pratt, Kansas, spent two weeks visiting friends and relatives in Lyon county and Morris county. The two-year-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Harness died January 10. Funeral services were held at the home on the 13th. Rev. Cooper, pastor of the M. E. church, in driving from Osage City, was caught in a snow storm and was nearly frozen to death when he got to Miller, Kan. He is much better at this writing. Mrs. Maude Ray of Council Grove pristified home folks Saturday and Sunday. The S. M. T, met in regular session and elected new officers for 1918, as follows: Mrs. L. Moore, W. Princess; Mrs. Josie Mack, Secretary; Mrs. Janie Lowery, W. Vice Princess; Mrs. H. L. Davis, Treasurer; Mrs. Pearl Davis, Chaplain. Miss Hattie Davis, who has been attending school in Emporia, is at home sick with grip and neuralgia. She is better at this writing. Rev. and Mrs. Cooper are the proud parents of a baby boy, born January 14. Mr. S. J. Harness made a trip to Junction City this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ray and son William motored to Emporia to attend the district board meeting. Mr. M. Choates, who lives with Mrs. Walker, visited with the H. L. Davis family Sunday evening. He expects to go to Oklahoma soon to farm. Mr. Brown of Chicago is visiting in Dualap, stopping at the Patterson home. Roy L. Davis and mother motored to Council Grove on Monday to transact business. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Mack are postensors of a new telephone. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis visited at the Mitchell home Thursday. PLEASANTON, KAN. Rev. J. W. Gilleapple filled his appointment in La Cygne Sunday. It was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church and Rev. J. T. Smith was with him. Mrs. Mary Collins of Fort Scott passed through this city Monday afternoon en route to Mound City to visit her mother, Mrs. Maria Brown. Mr. Theodore Quick of Mound City was in the city Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Alice Dabbs of La Cygne visited friends in this city Tuesday. The members of the Carnation club met at the home of Mrs. Ella Fine Saturday. Mr. Granville Arnold visited relatives in this city Monday and Thursday. EMPORIA, KAN. Fred West and Lewis West of Camp Funston were called to the bedside of their sick mother. Rev. Robt. Cox, Rev. W. P. Banks and Mrs. Oliver Jackson of Salina attended the board meeting this week. Mrs. Alice Gibson and A. B. White of Abilene attended the board meeting. The board meeting was very successful and was attended by many Emporia people. The collection for the three days amounted to $37.56. All officers were re-elected. The next quarterly meeting will be held in Abilene. The literary club of the A. M. E. church, under the leadership of B. E. Crawford, is meeting success. The Elks have organized a lodge here with a charter membership of thirty six. Miss Alfonso Perrin of Salina is here attending the Normal. The Gate City Social Club held its last smoker last Monday evening and decided to form the club into a lodge of ELKS. After the regular order of business they decided to give one more smoker for the benefit of those who desire to become members of this lodge, to be held March 24. The club also elected officers for the lodge and those desiring to join can apply to either Thurman Williams, Hazlated Ruler, 530 Commercial street, or Edward Henderson, Secretary, 600 Commercial street. PAXICO, KAN. Miss Gladys Nickols was taken to her home at Wabausee on Friday and on the following Monday was taken to St. Francis hospital. Miss Velma Bolton was in Paxico Tuesday. Mrs. Laura Bradley is visiting relatives here. The party at K. D Officer's in honor of Howard's birthday was well attended. Everyone reported a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gardenhire were guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Halls. Mrs. Alberta Davis and Melinda Jackson were visitors In Alma this week. Mrs. K. D. Officer and son Leslie drove to Maple Hill last week. Miss Daisy Davis was down from Manhattan Monday. VIAN, OKLA. Mr. Henry Daniels reported that he made $3 in three hours picking cotton. Mr. C. T. Moss is reported on the sick list this week. Mrs. Rosa Buchanan of Ft. Smith, Ark., is in the city this week visiting friends and relatives. Last Saturday the Baptist church re-elected Rev. Wm. Elliott as their pastor for the balance of this year, this being the third year that he has served as pastor of this church. COMMENDATION FROM KINSLEY CIVIC LEAGU Kinsley, Kan., Feb. 9, 1918. Editor Plaindealer: Dear Sir—We, the members of the Independent Civic League :: Kinsley, Kan., send you a few words of commendation for the stand you have taken for the protection of the Negro race. We commend you especially for the part you have played in trying to get right and justice due the Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, in Texas. We, as a body, have sent a petition to the president in behalf of the five waiting sentence. Not only in this case, but in anything for the protection and advancement of the race, continue in this great work and we will back you in every way possible. Very Truly yours, INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEAGUE IDA BRADLEY, Cor. Ser. KANSAB CITY, KAN. Mr. R. Wilson and wife, 1719 N. Second street, are both very sick at their home and the former's sister, Mrs. Virginia Montgomery, of Independence, Kan., is here caring for them. The funeral of Mr. Grant Cornell 937 Freeman avenue, was held from the nome Monday afternoon, January 14. He was a brother of Mr. J. Cornell, 1966 North Fourth street. Miss Eva P. Washington, 637 Garfield avenue, Kansas City, Kan., teacher of millinery, hair dresser and agent for both Kansas Citys for the Topeka Plaindealer, was severely injured on a west bound Fifth street car coming home from Kansas City, Mo., Sunday morning, Jan. 27, and is confined to her home suffering seriously from her injuries. MAPLE HILL, KAN. Rev, B. C, Duke of Topeka was in Maple Hill and preached at the First Christian church to an appreciative audience. Mrs. Birdle Taylor stopped over Sunday morning on her way to Paxico on lodge business. Mr. Jesse James spent Sunday with his sister, Lydia Helm. Richard Wallace spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday at Toeska afternoon and Sunday at Topeka. Mrs. Hattie Davis of Topeka came up Saturday evening and took her son Charles back home with her Sunday. Mr. Lee Bradley of McFarland spent Sunday evening here. Mrs. K. D. Officer, Mrs. W. Officer and Leslie Officer visited Mrs. Helm last week. OTTAWA, KAN. Miss Catherine Glaspie and Mrs. Martha Lewis visited in Kansas City last week. Mrs. John Lillard and Mrs. Marsham are on the sick list. Mr. J. R. Rogers' father died last Sunday at the age of 101 years. Miss Daisy N. Peak of Paola visited Mrs. Russell Allen a few days last week. Her remarks to the Sunday school were very encouraging. The high school is now at work in the new $150,000 building just completed. We hope the colored children will remember that the taxpayers of the race are helping to pay for the building and its equipment, and try to avail themselves of what is theirs. Rev. Williams has gone to Pittsburg for a few days' visit with his wife. IN OUR DISTRICT The following paper was read y Mrs. M. D Jones at the second quarterly board meeting, which was held in Emporia at St. James Baptist church February, 5:7. The "call to the colors" has peculiar significance these days, when the most familiar sounds we hear are the beating of the drums and the measured tread of marching feet, and the most familiar sights those of waving flags and countless soldiers preparing to start to the front. All honor to the noble men who have responded to their country's call. Our hearts and our prayers go with them. Let those of us who remain at home recognize that the same call and loyalty to us to defend our homes, our churches and our country by building up clean citizenship and moral character among our youth of the nation. Our Sunday schools need a closer connection with the homes of the children. Our greatest rivals in our churches ought to be our Sunday schools. The teachers ought to be so inspired with the Holy Spirit that when they come to the Sunday school and take their classes they would leave some impression on the children's minds that TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 15, 1918. they should become Christians. There is always something in the lesson that points to Jesus Christ's coming into the world to save those who are lost. The new era upon which we are entering will demand it. The organized Sunday school forces of England are pushing a great campaign in the interest of "the difficult boy and girl." We have some children in our Sunday schools whose minds it seems can not be aroused to a thought. We call them difficult children. There are several reasons for that: First, their parents have no forcement in their laws to them. They will say to the boy or girl, "You ought to go to Sunday school." In a way the child knows that it does not matter whether he goes or not, and if he does go he is not thinking of a thing that is said to him. Sometimes a large boy or a girl will sit in the class and chew gum all the time he is being taught. That shows an indolent mind. But when the parents get up early on Sunday morning, have their family prayers and ask God to bless the Sunday school, and that some word may be spoken that will rest in the child's heart this morning, that will cause him to turn from sin, and then send that child to the Sunday school on time—that child will be benefited in some way. Then the pastor ought to always give the closing remarks on the lesson and point out something to lead the child's mind to become a Christian. To build up our Sunday school the parents should be more interested in sending their children to the Sunday school. It does not matter how good the teachers are, if they can not get the children their work is of no importance as for the children; they may be able to teach some older people. Our main object in the Sunday school is to prepare the ground for the church of tomorrow. The little folks love the stories of Moses and Ruth, Samuel and the boy Benjamin. The "teen" ages are keen to know about Noah, Joseph and Saul, David and Jonathan. Their minds are full of puzzling thoughts; they want to ask questions. If the teacher will encourage questions when they strike aside even from the exact lesson, they will offer her rich opportunity for helping them to become Christians. We should put great force on strength of character. "Be strong and of good courage, for the Lord thy God. He is that doth go with thee; He will not fall thee nor forsake thee"; Deut. 31-6. "Thou, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus"; II. Tim., 2-1. Our Sunday school lesson this first quarter is from the gospel of Mark. He places the emphasis upon what Christ was within Illumisme. "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God," 1-1. He begins to speak and His word is law. He is power incarnate. He casts out unclean spirits and heals all manner of disease. The words "immediately and straightway" are used over forty times to show how quickly the results He desires are accomplished. We notice that Mark omits the story of the birth of Jesus for it would have been of very little interest to the gentiles and human readers, as we know this was Jesus' Gallileean ministry. It is the shortest gospel of the four, only sixteen chapters. It falls into the great blocks of narratives. One sets forth the things that occurred in His Gallileean ministry and the others give us the events of the last week in Jerusalem. In conclusion I will say, superintendents and teachers must give prayerful study of the lessons in order to impart the Word of God to the school, and by so doing we will build up our Sunday school. If the Sunday school is full of life and Christian love, there is no reason why our work will not be successful. IOLA, KAN. Rev. Gordon is spending a few days in the city visiting his wife. Mrs. Minnie Williams returned to Arkansas City yesterday after a short visit with her husband, Mr. Crawford Williams, and son Walter. Dr. J. M. Baskette of this city has received a commission as first lieutenant in the medical reserve corps. He expects to be called into service most any time. Dr. Baskette has carried on a successful practice in our city and we don't like to give him up, but we wish him success. Rev. Turner Buchanan, who has been dangerously ill for the past week, is steadily improving. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crisp received word from their son Lucas that he has been promoted to the position of secretary in his division at Camp Funston. He is working to be a sergeant. His friends are glad to note his promotion. Mr. Fred Duncan and little Misses Zelda and Levalille Duncan spent Sunday with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Will Fields. Mr. Will Crowder got his foot mashed. He is getting along nicely at this writing. Rev. Watson will probably fill his pulpit next Sunday. He has been quarantined for four weeks on account of smallpox in the family. We are glad to say they are all well now, Mrs. Lula Coleman has given up her position at the hospital. Mrs. Betty Kellogg succeeds her. Plaindealer PLAINDEALINGS. '(By Gee Kay.) We appreciate the fact that Wm. Stanley Braithwaite's name is being considered in connection with the Spingarn medal. We have felt for some time that he was due some recognition and on the strength of it we suggest his name to the commission for the last medal. For our readers' information, the aforementioned is the most distinguished literary critic of the race. His ability as a critic is recognized and considered by our present day writer/. He is engaged as literary critic on the Boston Daily Transcript. --- For several years it has been our ambition to use a certain word coined by a Negro, but owing to the copyright protecting it we have been prevented doing so. We saw it in print the other day. It's "Ethiologist." Colored by the scholarly Dr. N. Paul Dudley and used in his late contribution to the literary world, "Information of Earnestness." He tells the world that we are not Negroes, not Afro-American, but Ethiopians. Great credit is due the aforementioned gentleman. The word comes after years of earnest research and hard study. He is a student of Ethiologist history. Simple word, though after calling your attention to it. --- In perusing our eastern race journals, we chanced to note that our old friend, Hon. J. Silns Harris, passed an unusual examination as an applicant for the position as head of the Field House. News will travel rapidly when given the right start. However, we didn't know it was necessary for him to take the examination. We hope we are not blundering by reading the obituary of a young but promising race journal, which passed to the unknown (or perhaps to the scrap heap) some days ago. It was a bright, cheerful journal in the form of a magazine, entitled The Kansas City Standard, by which others must be guided. We also enjoyed reading the thoughts, ideas and views of its versatile editor. There seemed to be hope in that the fuel situation caused early closing of shops and shorter working hours, thereby necessitating a loss of time from the shop, but we have reached the conclusion, after a careful diagnosis, that it has gone forever. --- But suppose it is only sleeping and returns again—oh, well, someone has to "pull a bone." And, anyhow, we are not alone in our misery. Other writers so do. The K. C. Star pulled one two weeks ago in identifying Dr. T. N. Carver with Howard University, Washington, D. C. For the Star's enlightenment, Dr. Carver is connected, with Harvard University and it is not located at Washington. Yeah, and the Star pulled another big "boner" when it had its party at Convention hall a few weeks ago. Issued orders that all Ethiorlans be elected from the arena floor, and was too small to accept the responsibility. Some little. Our ambition has at last been realized. We used that new word. How did it sound! The editor is out of town. Thus we are gallivanting through the columns "ad libitum." The foreman told us to fill up some space. Oying to our size, up to this time no one has ever entered a protest against our filling up space. We don't fill up much. Have you tried the latest in "indoor sports"? It's trying to heat the house without coal. We have been trying it for a few days. The only result obtained was a severe attack of la gripe for ourselves and a bad cold for the medam. We give up. We have ordered a ton of coal. Great times at the Kansas Day meeting. A great love feast, indeed. Enthusiasm is a wonderful thing. At times it makes us do things we have no desire to do. The boys are getting together, however. If they will bury the hatchet, handle and all, big doings will take place in 1920. We have one more ambition. We have them quite often. We long to see the return of the "black cabinet" in Washington. It's on a furlough, but it will be back some day. And when it does, it will be a young one, too. We believe in young blood. The political pot is slowly simmering at this writing. We like it when the pot begins to boil and the contents get mushy. We rather like that word "mushy." We heard the editor say one time he liked his pig's feet cooked "mushy." We believe in paying homage to worthy persons. We read in this sheet a few days' age of Ira Smith's nineteen years service on the Plain-dealer as foreman. It takes the steadfastness and tenacity of such a Kansan to weather the storms and hardships of those hungry days which the journal has seen since its existence. We admire his pluck, courage and undaunted valor. Working for one colored man nineteen years is a record worthy of praise. We pin upon his breast the badge of race loyalty and mark one more epoch in the history of the race—Ethioman race. As a writer he is a good one and as a machinist he has no equal in the profession. The foreman says stop now. CROWEBURG, KAN. Mrs. Jessie Carmichael and Mrs. Ellen O'Brien are on the sick list. Mr. W. H. Mahogany and Mr. R. B. Slaughter have come out in the ministry. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Pippins have returned to Alabama. Mrs. M. Pippins returned with them for a short visit. Rev. J. T. Elias preached a wonderful sermon on the suffering of Jesus, which would strengthen any Christian soldier. Rev. L. G. Cooper, pastor of St. John, preached an excellent sermon on "Wash and Be Clean." Take example. The Little Willing Workers for Christ, under the leadership of Mrs. Julia Young, gave a successful entertainment at Mrs. M. Waro's home Saturday night. Miss Vera May Walker of Birmingham, Ala, has arrived here and is visiting her uncle, Mr. Jas. Owens. She is very active in church work and one whom the community is glad to have. Mr. Nick Chittas, the Plaindealer man, was in Croweburg Sunday. Every Negro should subscribe for the Plaindealer, as it is surely a defender of the race. See Mrs. Geo. K. Reid for subscriptions and news. JOHN BURNETT KILLED IN FRANCE Topekan First Colored Kansas to Die in the Service of His Country. Wo.d has been received in Topeka telling of the accidental killing of John Burnett, which occurred in France December 13. The information says that he was crushed by a large crane, but does not give the details. With a number of other Topska young men, Mr. Burnett enlisted in the first stevedore regiment and was sent direct to France. John Burnett was one of the best known young men in the city, and worked as a waiter at the National hotel. He was faithful, honest and conscientious, and highly respected by all who knew him. He was about 28 years of age and had served one enlistment in the famous Tenth cavalry. He is survived by a wife, Mattie Bradshaw Burnett; mother and brother, Joseph Burnett, who is now in the Phillippines with the Twenty fifth infantry. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community. Burnett is the first Kannan of his race to give up his life for world freedom. He knew army life having had previous service and when the nation called for men, he bravely volunteered like the many man that he was. May angles guard his soul. CHETOPA, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Morrison had the pleasure of entertaining their children, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morrison, Misses Cora and Nora and Mrs. Florence Black of Bartlesville, a few weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dials visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dials last Sunday. Mr. J. Nero is at your service when you need a moving van. For High Brown Products, made by the best colored firm for colored people, Overton's Hygienic Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill., call on the agent. Some of our business men report business progressing. Mrs Jessie Patterson and children visited friends Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Rankin is visiting her son, Mr. James Rankin, and family. The indies of the Household of Ruth surprised Mrs. Bessie Hildson Reed, who has been ill for some time, with a parly. Many nice and useful things were given, Mrs. Charles Dalley, who has been somewhat indisposed the past week, is much improved and able to be out again. Several visitors from "warsons took advantage of the ideal day Sunday and spent the day in Chatopa. The third and fourth grade pupils of Douglas school are "doing their bit" by helping the Ired Cross. The girls donated some of their needlework and the boys are making scrap books which contain appropriate Price $1.50 Per Year reading matter, devised by their teacher, Mrs. Ulysses R. Smith. Mrs. Nannie Holmes visited a few days in Parsons last week. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Lincoln were in town Saturday. Mrs. Janie Dials visited in Coffeyville Wednesday. Rev. C. W. Wilson, who has been conducting revival meetings here, with great success, had thirty converts and additions. He closed his meetings Sunday. He was assisted by the Rev. Charles Dalley. He left to attend the board meeting at Emporia. Mrs. Nannie Moore and daughter Mabelle have returned from Missouri. GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE. Mr. Marva Shivers of Dilly, Wis., visited the school a few days ago. He and his brother Alga, who is in training at Camp Grant, Ill., were former students here. Mr. Shivers was on a business trip to Oklahoma. He visited his brother while on the way out here and reported him enjoying army life. Miss Susie Hamlin of Tulsa, Oklahoma, enrolled for the last semester's work. Miss Lenora Savage, who want to her home on account of illness, has returned to take up her studies. Thursday, Feb. 14, is George R. Smith's tag day. Plans are being made to raise a large sum of money. The week of prayer was closed Sunday evening. Eighteen souls were brought to Christ. Rev. J. M. Harris had charge of the services. Miss Iola Harvey of Armstrong, Mo., enrolled for the last semester's work. Mrs. A. L. Ward was called to Circinnati because of the serious illness of a relative. WINFIELD, KAN. The Ladies' Aid is doing some good work for the Red Cross. Many good articles are being made for the soldiers. Mrs. Alonzo Monia entertained the A. M. E. Mission last Tuesday. Mrs. Cole and Miss Bryant entertained the Mission of the Baptist church last Monday evening. Leon Nichols spent Sunday in Wichita visiting friends. February 12 was Miss Jossie Montgomerer's birthday. Ask her how old she is. C. II. Lewis went to Oklahoma City on business last Saturday. He returned Tuesday and reports things looking good down there. the members of Manila Chapter No. 2. O. E. S., surprised the brothers of Walnut Valley Lodge, A. F. & A. M., at their regular meeting. The sisters stormed in on the sentinel and held him while the others rushed in and sang. The brothers soon invited them in. Speeches were made by the Matron and five Past Matrons, Assistant Matron, and also by the Worshipful Master and those Past Worshipful Masters. All enjoyed the refreshments and many were the praises for the sisters. All sang "God Be With You" and went home wishing for many more surprises. CHANUTE. KAN. A number of ladies met last Monday afternoon at the New Hope Baptist church to organize a club to knit for Negro soldiers. Mr. Thompson of Iola is working for the Santa Fe. Mrs. J. Campbell has had a very severe case of ptomaine poisoning from eating canned salmon but is recovering. Quite a number of the young people are having chicken pox and measles. Mr. Lewis Gaston has accepted a position with the Santa Fe. Brownie Washington and Steamer McColough went coon hunting last Monday and Wednesday nights. A party was given last Wednesday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson in honor of Miss Berry of Wichita. Norman Goodseal is able to be out again after being confined with small pox. A number of entertainments are being planned by the churches. Mrs J. Douglas has been seriously ill for the past week, but is better at this writing. Prof. Payne was here Monday looking after the interests of his band. Mrs F. Bradley and baby are getting along fine after a hard siege of illness. All of the churches were well at tended Sunday. Presiding Elder Smith of this district is kept busy. The following officers of the band for the ensuing year were elected Sunday: N. H Campbell. President; E. Crith, Secretary; C. W. Williams, Treasurer George Johnson of Camp Funston was here Sunday visiting friends. R Y Barber, rector of Grace Episcopal church, preached the evening sermon at the New Hope Baptist church. Loyce Williams was indisposed last week with measles. . . + ’ = . " ‘ BSTABLISHED IN 1999, ————— WK CHILES, . ". 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Det (Col,) at Fort Rilev, hase recelved theit commissions us first Hoeutenanta in the*national army, and have been sent to Newport News, Va., for as- signment to duty, All men of the detnchment regretted to see these three men deport from them, but It could not be helped, and, just as they were called, many more may be called away. Sergt. Jamon Hrlges of the M.S, S. Det., the successor of Sergeant Mar)wenther, Ia aun ev cellent soldier and is well Wked by all men of this dctnehment, and all think that Soret Hrigna will make a good first sergeant = Private Sim- mons’ transfer wis returned appros- ed January 28 and he is to report to C. 0. 317th Ammunition train for duty as sergeant major of that com. mand. The boys all congratulated him and hoped him a great success. -—-— REMEMBERS COLORED ORPHANS Quincy (1.) Woman Provides Liber- ally for Them In Her Will, From the Quincy (111) Dally Jour: mal, Miss Loulse Maortz remembervs the orphan children, including cot ored children, of Quincy, accurding to her will, which was written by herself in 1903, and filed by Attorney ¥hzer C. Peter Filday. Misa Mucrtz named Mrs, Augusta Cyrus as vxcc- utrix and left her all property left after adminietration of the will, and distribution of amounts provider for charitable purposes. Her bouse and lot in Lind srert, she directs to bo sold and the pro- ceeds given tho African Methodist Mpiscopal church under the name ot the “Maertz fund,” to establish a home for colored orphans, or to pay for the support of them In respect- able private families, where they wi.l be taught to work until thoy are 14 years old, No more than $125 a yenr Is to be spent for board, lodging and clothing of each child, and nothing ts to b spent from this fund for school booke, Miss Maerte thinking it ts the duty of the city to do this and the duty of the county to provide medicine, The funds are to be placed in the Stato Savings, Loan and Trust company, | Provides for Home Bullding. They ure to be audited by a com mittes of members of the Vermont Street Methodist church until the To Neltle Ottilin Durant, a Ife in- trustees find It practlenble to buy a model home for the chitdien, She suggcrts that the two churches name a joint board to handle the affairs tercat is given In the house and lor deseribed an the cast G1 feet of th? west 80 fect of tha south half of lov 3, block 27, Keyes’ ndditlon, If this $s not accepted, or at her death if tt 1s accepted, It ig to be turned over to the Maertz fund for colored er phans of Quincy. The sme fa true of the property deseribed as the west 49 Met of the xouth half of lot 3%, blow 27, Ke,» addition, Quincy, which she gives tu Bessie C, Durant, Remembers Boys in England. After the daath of Emma A C330, the enxt 19 feet of the south half ot lot 3, block 27, #5 to be Kold and the proceeds given to the Mark College family, at Parkville, Mo, for the sup- port and training of boys who miy be selected, but shouhl the home re fuse this because the boys may be Roman Catholicg, then the money is to be ghen the National Asenciation to Heclaim Walfs In London, Bis land, which since 1879 she hag sup ported. ‘fo Dora Wo Macttz and her helas, she gives a part of lol 3, block 27. Keyes’ addition, and much personal property ix given Emma Cyn and at her death to Dora Macrtz or hee helrs. MECHANICS WANTED FOR THE 92ND DIVISION, N. A, Vieadguarters Nintev stcond Divs won, NA, ouanp Bunston, Kan Veleuuy 9, HDS We are pleased to announce that authority haw Just been granted by the War Department whereby color. ed wen of wultable anges my enlist voluntarily for military service ond be transferred to the Gnd division ‘This authority will greatly facititnte the organization of this divéston and bring our technical unit up to the desired plandard Vp to this tine we have been handicapped by a woe: fol shortage of apeclally trained men —men skilled in the varloun trades such as civil engineers, Klenogrt phers, typists, suto repuirers, elee- tricians, telegraph and radio opera. tors, Huemen, cable splicers, drafts- men, plumbers, pharmacists, harness makers, clerka, etc, During a brief publicity campaign we secured a umber of such men, but the need Is still far greater than the supply. Under the authority referred to, we hope to secure @ full quota of men of this class. ‘The 924 Army Division is the Ne gro division—the race's offering in the “war for democracy and world Mberty"—and it is officered largely by men of their own race, whereby the obligation devolves upon the race to insure a maximum of effi. clency for the division, without which we cannot discharge fully that duty of patriotism and loyalty we all owe to home and country. The strength of the division as & whole must depend pon the strength of its component parts. Our highest purpose is to make every arm and branch of this divis- jon as ntrong as the best material In the race will make it. In addilion to the native pride of the Negro In his country and race, there are other strong incentives which shoutd lead the qualified Negro to answer the call of bls country at this time. Splendid opportunities are open fo men of special training, such as many of our young men posaces, in the army, Trains and ability are ata premium in the army mora 80 than in civil tfe, Rapid advance- ment and promotion invarinbly fait fo the lot of men of ability, whether they enter aq drafted men or ae vol- unteers, Tho great ndvantage, how: ever, fo tha main of draft age who volunteers Js that he begins his ad- vancement sooner than (he man who walta to he drafted Large numbers of men of proper qualifleations are needed for commissioned and non- commixstoned officers, Men who ‘were drafted only two months ago jae pow candidate students ja the officers’ training camps. These camps are open to men of proven ability. Tho first step is to enlist, The nationat administration, the war department, the officers directly iu charge of the division, the Negro race, the United States and the world at large are watehing to see how we shall play our part. Thoxe who know us best bellevo we will do our full duty. The post record of the race, whether as civilian or sot- dler, indicates that they will not be alsappointed. At the same time It must be impressed upon the elvilfans —the members of the race who are not fn the ranks—that there $s much they can do te bring the Negro army diviston up to the full measure of the nation’s expectations, and there js no doubt that a full and just mensure of appreciation will be ac: corded the race in proportion to the manner In which it responds to the countiy's need In this emergency, Addresr all correspondence — to “Personnel Officer, 92d Diviston, Camp Funston, Kansas." Very respectfully, T. T, THOMPSON, Ist Lieut. Inf, N. A, Assistant Per- sonnel Officer $2nd Division, SPRINGFIELD, MO. , ion. Nick Chiles accepted Prof, A. ‘L. Voster’s invitation to address the high school students and faculty at 11_o’ctock Thursday morning. His addresa waa tmoly, Prof, Foster spoke of Mr. Chiles as one of the greatest men of the race, Mra, B. TR, Cooper was then requested to present the speaker of the hour, In conclusion chapel oxercises were held, Mr. Lonnie Vickers, a student reading the Scripture lesson, In- specting the domestic science de- partment, which ts under the diree- lion of Mlxs FE Osborn, Mr, Chiles deqdared that the young women of this departmet, Judging fom appear. unce, Khould make geod and useful housewlves, When in need of men's furnishing goods, go to Nathan's, Call for Clerk Andrews, who will At you out with the latest uptodate goods, at night prices, Ife fitted the Hon, Mr. Chiles with a $20 sult and other furnishings, Don't forget the plice and ¢lerk—Nathan’s, corner Buon. Mille and the square, Me James An: drews, clerk. MADAME HYDE, SPIRITUALISTIC MEDIUM. Madame Hyde, apiritualistie me dium of New England states, has read some of the most eminent peo ple ef the two continents, This city Is proud of her. A natural bors medium ‘Telit you true facts, Cast be consulted on all affairs without thare e Located = permanently — In fur own private home, In a respect- able nelghborhood, Take Troost, Vine or Tickson car, get off at 19th threat) Tell phone G 3602, Addres¢ 1015 Nast Ith St,, Kansas City, Mo --€ em (Past published jin the Topeka Pisindonter January 25, 1918.) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Notice ia hervby: given that Robert Urvant who wag convicted In the Mistriet Court of Shawnee County, on March Tih, 1904, of murder, firat de gree, bax fled hit apptication for ex. ecutive qemeney, to be heard in the Governor's Offlee, Feb, 16, 1918, (S'sned) J, K. CODDING, Warden TEETH! 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The Twelve Star Club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Maggie West, 308 Taylor street, Wednesday, Feb. 20. Mrs. I. M. Jordan, President. Miss Martha Leftridge, teacher in the public schools of St. Joseph, Mo. and Mrs. Mae Duckner of Pratt, Kan., were week end guests of the former's sister, Mrs. Taylor Reed, 1410 Western avenue. If you want first class poultry, eggs, etc., call on Wm. and J. Johnston, at 1335 East Eighteenth St., Kansas City, Mo.—Adv. Friday at the Apex, The Great Flame of the Yukon, a mining camp story of Alaska in '49. Rev. Russell Brown, who is with the Y. M. C. A. at Camp Funston, was called to the city this week or account of the illness of its mother, Mrs. Alice Bird. Mr. Joe Curry, formerly of this city, died at Horton Monday. The remains were brought here Wednesday for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sawyer served dinner last Sunday in honor of their uncle, Mr. Frank West of Arkansas City, Kan. Saturday at the Apex, those two good features—The Grey Seal and The American Girl. Tuesday see the Gelsha Girls in the Hater of Men. They are good dancers. Mrs. R. M. Frazler, 106 N. Jefferson street, was hostess Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. J. E. Hardan of Chicago, Ill., and Miss Lil Mar M. Woodfork, also of Chicago. Be sure to start the new serial Monday at the Apex, The Bull's Eye. The Pastor's Aid will give a dinner at the parsonage, 13'0 Van Buren street, February 20. Dinner, 12 until 9 p. m.; price, 25c. You are cordially invited to come and help us.—Mrs. Grant Bradshaw, Pres.; Rev. T. A. Dowers, Pastor. Mr. Wm. Brooks, who is been confined to his bed for some time, remains about the same. Wednesday see The Neglected Wife, the great Pathe serial, at the Apex. Mr. A. P. Smith spent Saturday and Sunday in the city visiting with his family. Mr. Smith has been employed in Kansas City for the past few months. Mr. Charles Barker of Washington, D. C., arrived in the city Monday to attend the funeral of his mother. Mrs. Mertha Barker died at her home, 905 North Taylor street, Thursday, Feb. 7. She was born in Montgomery county, Tennessee, and had been a resident of Topeka for the past thirty-four years. She was loved by all who knew her, was a devoted mother. Mrs. Barker was the widow of the late Rev. P. W. Barker, who was the founder of the Street Baptist church, in North Topeka. She leaves three children to mourn their loss—Mr. J. W. Barker, Mrs Wm. Frazier and Mr. Chas. tarker of Washington, D. C. CLUB HOUSE NOTES. The young men's Bible class spent an hour in reading and prayer with the old ladies last Sunday, from 4 to 5 p. m. It was much appreciated by all. A committee of ladies from her church aid visited with Miss Ross last Wednesday. Besides singing and praying, they left her a small offering. God is pleased with such work. A number of persons visit the club house each day. All are welcome. The Young People's Forum, Mr. Baxter Duke, president, held a very interesting meeting Sunday. A Lincoln program was the special feature. The board of directors will hold their regular meeting Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. All members please attend. The first visitor service will be held here Sunda", Feb 24, at 2,30 m. A very interesting program will be rendered. One special number will be the "Holy City," by a group of women who have been under the direction of Mrs. Higbee. The Forum will give a very high class and entertaining program for the benefit of the club house on the evening of the 20th. The Forum is made up of our most talented younger set, mostly high school and college students, and are fully able to entertain us. Give us a good attendance to their program. Encourage the Forum and help the club house. Relieves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDNIGHT I certify to be aware that is in C7° Journey of winteryta. Hold by all drugsite Llout. B. E. Watkins was down from Camp Funston Sunday, the guest of Miss Nelle Ellis. As the People's Drug Store has closed, Madame T. C. Sinkford's Hair Grower can be purchased at her home, 209 Jackson street. She is well stocked with braids, straightening combs, electricity combs and brushes, and Moral Pomade. Madame T. C. Sinkford, who has been on the sick list for several weeks, is able to be at her business. Will be pleased to see all her customers. Mrs. Silas Brown entertained the Poinsetta Art Club at her residence, 1154 Clay street, Thursday afternoon. Besides the members, four guests enjoyed the hospitality of the hostess. Rev. H. W. White was an agreeable caller one day this week and ordered 500 copies of the annual report of the State Church Industrial Fair. It will be a handsome pamphlet of about thirty pages, handsomely illustrated with cute of vegetables, etc., produced by the children. Mr. Silas Brown, of Fire Department No. 3, suffered a painful injury at a fire Sunday when a prong of a hay hook pierced his finger. Miss Flora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barker of this city, is quite ill at the old General Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., where she is taking the nurse training course. Her mother has been called to her bedside. The Shiloh B. Y. P. U. entertained at a novel Valentine party Thursday evening in the lecture room of the church. A large number of young people were in attendance and a pleasant evening was enjoyed in playing games, after which refreshments were served. Much credit is due Miss Ruby McKnight, chairman of the social committee. Mr. P. W. Mack, while visiting his brother in lax, Prof. Otis Atchiz u. of Camp Funston, had the pleasure of attending a smoker given by Co. E. of which W. H. Graham is captain. Capt. Graham is a product of Topeka and an old Ninth cavalry sergeant. He is a fine man and has as first sergeant Clarence F. Porter, also of Topeka, who is making great headway and doing fine. The boys at the camp are eating good and getting fat. --- Some of the members of the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets, organized what is known as The Pastor's Aid. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. L Bradshaw; vice president, Mrs. Matley Coran; secretary, Miss Maggie Fitchue; treasurer, Mrs. Lucy Vond; reporter, Mrs. Nancy Smith. Next meeting will be with Miss Maggie Fitchue, 1930 Van Buren street. Corporal Leon Wolfolk and Sergeant Fred Henry of St. Louis, of Co. C, visited with the former's parents a few days last week. On the evening of February 10 Miss Lillian Wolfolk entertained about forty five young people in honor of the two young men. A very pleasant evening was spent. Mr J. L. James, the youngest son of the prosperous farmer, Mr. John James of North Topeka, was married to Miss Louise Oden, a popular and well known young lady of the city. They are now at home in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. Prof. and Mrs G. W. Jackson have received their first letter from their son, Francis L. Jackson, who is now in France. He reports an adventurous trip of about two weeks on the winter, and states that he is enjoying good health and the sights of the old country. SEEN BY OUR OBSERVER An unusual occurrence happened one evening this week, while I was standing in a local drug store. It was a beautiful evening. Ladies were in their spring suits, everyone passing seemed to look unusually pretty. Finally a man walked into the store. He was well dressed and carried a large knitting bag on his arm. The bag was a beautiful one, gray with pink lining, and buttons of the same color. Everyone in the store looked with astonishment and seemingly wondered whether the carrying a knitting bag had was going to be the same with the men as with the women, when suddenly he walked up to a group of ladies and one of them said: "Oh! John, I am so glad to see you; was just getting uneasy. And did you lose anything out of my bag?" It was then the curious crowd realized that the knitting bag did not belong to John. IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of our beloved daughter and sister, Viola Moody, who departed this life two years ago, Feb. 11, 1915.—Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moody, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley, Mr. Alex Mvv, Mr. Robert Moody. PIERCE ADDITION The Elder Blossom Club was tertained by Mrs. Matilda Martin at her home Friday, Feb. 8. Miss. Anna Jordan is better at this writing. Messrs. William Allen and William Larkin of Camp Funston spent the week end with relatives and friends. Miss Minnie Mitter is slowly improving. Messrs. Murt and Erna Hanks spent Sunday with their niece, Miss Nortie Hanks. Mrs. W. P. Green is able to be out again. 0 Colored Woman Who Edits the Kansan at Wichita is Put Under Arrest. From the Wichita Beacon, Feb. 14. A suit for alleged criminal libel was brought in the county this morning by the state against Maude Mason, colored. Miss Mason is the editor of a weekly paper published in Wichita, called The Kansan. In one of the late issues of her paper, it is charged by Edna Schwelch, the complaining witness, that Miss Mason slandered her. Miss Schwelch is a teacher in the Wichita public schools. The colored people held a mass meeting this week in which they passed resolutions to the effect that they would withdraw all support from The Kansan and that they would not patronize the paper advertisers. The colored people of the city are said to be largely with the school teacher. Miss Mason was arraigned in the district court this morning and the trial will be held later. RICHMOND, MO. The Ministerial Alliance had its sermon preached at St. John last Sunday by Rev. Monroe. The revival which has been in progress at the Baptist church has closed, Dr. Gordon conducted the meeting. Mr. Robert Tucker, who was stationed at Camp Funston, received an honorable discharge because of his physical condition and is now here visiting his parents. The mock trial held at the C. M. K. church was a howling success and resulted in the acquittal of the defendant. Mr. Jim Jackson who is stationed at Camp Funston, is home on a furlough. Rev. J. W. Gordon spent last week in Iola visiting his family. Rev. Richard Jacobs of Kansas City spent the week end here with his family. Mr. Porter Vaughn of Kansas City spent a few days visiting his mother. Rev. W. Crowley had the misfortune to break his leg while at work in the mine last week. Mr. Otis Campbell, who has had charge of the cafe on Lexington avenue for several years, has disposed of his business to Mr. John Jones. Mr. Richard Hughes has been on the sick list. He is the dispenser of coal here and enjoys a large trade. Mrs. W. M. Jacobs has organized a large music class in Carrollton. Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown entertained a large number of friends Monday night in honor of the birthday of Rev. Monroe. Mrs. Mattle Holmes is still confined to her home on Shaw street. Mrs. Lydia Johnson, who has been suffering from blood poisoning has about recovered. Golden Rule Chapter, O E. S, will initiate seven candidates in the near future. Keystone Lodge No. 5 will initiate five candidates soon. Rev. J. S. Blaine reports an excellent meeting on last Sunday, both spiritually and financially, $24.65 being raised. Rev. B. H. Monroe reports in charge to be on the firing line of Christian progress. Services were well attended. Rev. J. W. Gordon, held special services for women last Sunday. A large number were present. Lincoln school is doing splendidly. The attendance has been good considering the severe winter through which we have passed. A Lincoln banquet was held at the Baptist church. An excellent program was rendered and an elaborate menu was served. CARTHAGE, MO. Editor Nick Chiles' address here Friday night at the Second Baptist church will be long and gratefully remembered for the information and inspiration he brought. The editor of the Carthage Evening Press was one of the many who attended the patriotic meeting, and the follow- is taken from the Press: "The principal address was made by Nick Chiles, editor of the Plaindealer, a newspaper published at Topeka, Kau., for Negroes. He spoke eloquently for an hour, 25 of loyalty of the Negro race and appealing to all to be loyal and to do everything possible to support the government and help win the war. The purchase of baby bonds is one of the ways in which to help win, he said. He spoke proudly of the way the colored men are training and preparing to participate in the fighting. Preliminary to the main address Prof. H. V. Wallace, principal of the Lincoln school, and Prof. W. C. Barnes, superintendent of the Carthage schools, both spoke Prof. Barnes commended the Lincoln school which, although not representing a large purchase of the thirty stamps and baby bonds, yet was not the lowest of the city schools. Lincoln school children sang patriotic songs and were much applauded." Rev G D. Hancock, pastor of the M. E. church, Joplin, Mo., was in the city Saturday on business and made a few calls. He has promised and will deliver the principal address at the Lincoln birthday celebration, to be held at the M. E. church. Rev H I. T. Reeves is doing all in his power to make this entertainment worth while. The funeral of Mr Frank Roberts who has been ill for a long time, was held from the M. E. church, Rev H. T. Reeves officiating, Mr. Rogers, whose wife died about a year ago, leaves four daughters, three sons and a number of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Miss Marie Wallace, a student of A. C. Institute, has returned home on account of illness. She has don the work of the first semester with credit. President Allen is to be commended for the business way he has of informing the parents with regard to each pupil's standing. Mrs. Corn Irving and Master Jimmie went to Salt Lake City with Mrs. Ida Lewis, Mrs. Irving's sister, who has been visiting here for the past few weeks. Mrs. Mae Steele of Kansas City, Mo., returned Friday night. She has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Pearl, and children. The craft of Dupee Lodge No. 100, A. F. & A. M., are meeting every week for study and practice essential to Masonry and are getting ready for the campaign drive. The installation of officers and banquet given by the Household of Ruth was very much enjoyed. When the beautiful new Lincoln school building burned in October there was but little hope of establishing industrial work this year. The wise and progressive school board of the city has always been keenly anxious to help the Negroes, and through the untiring efforts of the principal the domestic art or sewing department, of which Mrs. H. V Wallace is the instructor, has been reorganized for the past six weeks. The domestic science, or cooking department, was reorganized this week. This department's instructor is Miss Mia Clark of Rolla, Mo., who for two years was a very successful teacher in her home town. The banches and tools for the manual training department have not been shipped, but Prof W. L. Lansdown will begin to give his notes on the work. Mrs. N. T. Green and daughter Miss Sutra Green of Joplin, Mo., spent Sunday visiting Prof. and Mrs. H V Wallace. Pay your subscription today. We need the money. NICODEMUS, KAN. A wedding of much interest took place Wednesday, Feb 6, when Miss Glince Deprad, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Deprad, became the wife of Mr Worth Alexander. The bride is an accouplied and lovable young lady, and the groom is a very industrious young man, one of the prosperous Alexander brothers. Many and beautiful were the presents they received as tokens of the esteem in which they are held in this community. Gilbert, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs Alex Alexander, has been quite ill with pneumonia, but has almost recovered. Mrs. Anna Bates is on the sick list. We had a fine snow on our wheat last Saturday, for which we are very thankful. The Apex MONDAY. Final episode of The Red Ace. Episode No. 1 of The Bull's Eye. TUESDAY. Bessie Buriscale in The Hater of Men, the story with a real Japanese setting, real Japanese dancers and music. WEDNESDAY Final episode of The Fighting Trail. Episode No. 1 of The Neglected Wife. THURSDAY Mystery Ship No. 12. Two additional reels. FRIDAY. Dorothy Dalton in The Flame of the Yukon, depicting the rough living life of Alaska. SATURDAY American Girl. Grey Seal. 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Misses Phyllis and Beatrice Hayden and Gretchol Divers spent Sunday evening in Bonner Springs. Mr. Virgil Long spent Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City with friends and relatives. Mrs. Martha Bennett and daughters, Alpha and Jessie, visited Mrs. Eliza Bettis Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Price attended church services in Bonner Springs Sunday morning. Mr. Roy Venerable shopped in Kansas City Saturday night. BEATRICE, NEB. Miss Irene Brewer of Fairbury has been in the city visiting Miss Ine4 Gordon. The Do-As-You Please Club met at the home of Mrs. George Robinson. The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Mrs. Robt. Scott; Vice President, Mrs. P. M. Pinkett; Secretary, Miss Nondus Scott; Treasurer, Mrs. John Casmon; Chaplain, Mrs. Geo. Robinson. The ladies have commenced preparations to entertain the State Federation in June. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Berry died last week. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dent. Messars, S. C. Fallings of Lincoln and O. P. Washington of Hiawatha, Kan., spent Sunday in the city the guests of Misses Mabel and Nondus Scott. Mrs. Wm. Deck underwent a serious operation at the Mennonite hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Minson will take charge of the Country Club this spring. A number of people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gordon February 10 to organize a Baptist church. They have secured ten members. Phillip Martin, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Pinkett, is ill with whooping cough. The Do As-You-Please Club will give a Valentine social at the home of Mrs John Camoris. The proceeds will go to the Old Folks' Home in Lincoln. Presiding Elder H. W. King was in the city February 9 and 10 to hold the second quarterly conference and attend to church business. ELWOOD, KAN. Mrs. Alverta Garmon visited in St. Joe Saturday. Mrs. Hillrey Graham is now on the sick list. Mr. Augustus Turner is here on a few days' furlough from Camp Funston, visiting his grandmother, Mrs. H. Turner. He had on his new uniform and was looking fine. All of his friends were glad to see him. The A. M. E. church will have a rally on the first Sunday in March. The members of the A. M. E. church gave a pound party for the pastor, who received many good things to eat and was well pleased. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Walker and daughter of Wathena took dinner Sunday with Mrs. Earl Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Fannie Shane and Rev. Miller took dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Carmon. The First Baptist church will have a spelling contest Saturday evening, February 16. The hov or girl offering the most words will receive a prize. Mr. Sum Henderson is well pleased that all of his nephews have returned home from Camp Funston and are expecting to remain. They are Measures Jessie, Fritz, Junio, Aubrey and Bolers Henderson. Mr. Sam Henderson's niece, Miss Josie Powell, is here visiting relatives and friends. 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