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7g ‘ . -, : : " 7 7 * . . Pod . ‘A \ q ‘ the Copeka Plaindealer Papen 3 al a Twentieth Year. No, 8. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 22, 1918. Price $1.50 Per Yeor Eighty Colored Girls Were Discharged from One Department by the Government in Washington This Week! Telegram to President Wil- son Brings an Evasive Re- ply to a Direct Question. owing outrage that was perpetrated upon a colored man on Lincoln's virthday {n one of the ignorant, vic- fous hell holes of the Southland. We sent the following telegram to the Hon. Woodrow Wilson, Preskient of the United States, complaining of ‘the outrage and the disgraco that it brought upon the American pcople, who are at this time clamoring and protesting against the outrages that are delng committed upon the Bel- glens by the Germans, We can not understand why the President does not take a hand in this matter, or at Jeast reply to the request in our tele- gram: Feb. 12, 1918, ‘To Hon, Woodrow Wilson, President U. S. A,, White House, Washing- ton, D. Got Sir—The dally press reports a Aynebing, burning and torture with hot jrons of a colored man, Jim Me- heron, at Estill Springs, Tennes- see, on the birthday of tho late Pres- Adent Lincoln. The colored people pray thet you take this and many other outrages committed upon thom in the Southland and imake Jt a war measure, This mob was composts ‘of over a thousand white men anu women, We do not want to sur- pass Germany in her Belgium out Tages, We know the apirit of Lin- coln is frowning om these outrages, and thank you to frown with bim. ‘The colored people are Joyal to you ‘and the flag in this crisis and asked no ore of you. We know you can all the American people's attention it nothing more, (Signed) NICK CHILES, ‘Editor the Topeka Plaindesler, To- peka, Kansas, Following is the answer we re <elvod from the Prosident’s private secretary, We can not wee what tho Attorney General had to do with ‘thie telegram, for the subject matler contained in it is foreign to anything concerniog this department as an American fs to a Chinaman. We Mere not asking that any legal act tlon be taken, but were merely atc- ing the President to give bis ex- pression as President of the United Btates, calling the attention of the American people to these outrages 4and askiog the citizens to desist from them: Copy of Reply to Telegram, ‘The White House, Washington, Febriary 14, 1918, ‘To Mr, Nick Chiles, Topeka, Kan.; My Dear Sir—Allow me to ac: knowledge the receipt of our tele- gram of the 13th instant and to say that it Is being brought to the at- tention of tho Attorney General, ‘Sincerely yours, (Slsued) J, P, TUMULTY, Secretary to the President. Wo are sorry that the President, in his humble and Christian man- ner, could not at least have given the’ contents of the telegram consiu- eration, as It would have worked no hardship upon anyone and would have done good for all, and we aro ‘willing to stuke our }ife that the mo- anent the Presdent calls tho atten tlon of the American people to the outrages that are being committed in this country, {t will have a whole- some effect and go a long way to ‘ward stopping these heinous prac- tices, The American white man has no time to talk about the treatment that the Belgians are receiving at the hands of the Germaus on the other sit.r, when they are right here doing worne, Colored people were helt in slavery for over two han- dred years, and mothers were sepur ated from thelr children and soi, and white men cohabited with then aud raised familles, and then sold these same children into bondage, and all Finds of crimes in the annals of history have been committed against the colored man, The whites have allowed the colored race to bo made free under the constitution and then denied them all rights ax citizens. They have made him amenable fo al the Jaws on the atat- ute booka, but have meted out justice to him only In a few Instances. Ue 1s fold in one instance that he ts an American citizen, and In another he is told that he shall not enjoy the rights of an American citizen. Taxes and asbessments are levied against him to execute the lays of the land, but he is denled the right of enjoy: ing the prisiiege of administering such Jawe, He tx told that he fs an American ‘citizen, yet he 4s debarred from working in the shops or store especially where skilled Jabor is em- ployed, and if he starves for the want of such employment it ts all right, and if he steals anything to keep from starving he will be ront to ihe penal Institutions by the jus tice that Is meted out to him by the men who deny him his rights. Jf he attempts to vote, or register, in some parts of the country because of the right guaranteed him under the Fifteenth Amendment, some plan et Se aaa Ree ted IS OY ERNE tg amy A PRC oe oT as, etuletite Van Oak Soe Va TS sai vaneauuaie aioe OS" 2g Borer saa a LMAO Wi 5, PS eet eer hg CPLR ENTE os waft Wacrsee? Saat goose) ands Ne Ra Ste RES RMB Va ed iy aa SNR OTM Oye Ca ot Foye, ears Vig mas ow BY SCE Fe ileasaeltey ROT ERO ALL AE 28 ae SE ES Bia Oa 25% fee nae BP eee PY fsck ay a Sp ene t rye an mf " new me “mg ¢ - a on : > tals hy . pats ‘yah | efoy + » a 3h 7 . N ny. : ‘ “3 ne v — Lis i ; _- Sp Ce ‘ : (Aan Piers . vee Ae ULC SEES hei, al BN ae Be sth, Beatie or) ee Hes: ORS RD, “SRA SER. SERN met ia ats Sethe 3 cil ert heatet = Rectory hi EES SEER Eins be es eel PROF. E. J. HAWKINS, Brilliant Ed ucator, Who Dedicated the New School at Olathe, ts dovised to keep him from exercls Ing the right of franchise, Now. It is time that the President of tho United Btates was taking hold of this matter and at least calling tho attention of the American people to these injustices. The following 1s a letter recelved from the Depure. ment of Justice, which explains It self: Department of Justico, Washington, D. C, Feb, 16, 1918. Mr, Nick Chiles,” Editor "Topeka Plaiodealer, Topeka, Kan.t Sir—Your fetter of the 13th inst to the President relative to the lynching of & colored man at Est! Springs, Teon., has been referred to this department, As you are to doubt aware, under the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United Btates, the federal government has absolutely no furisdiction over mat ters of this kind; nor ere they cua nected with the war in any such wa} as to gustify the action of the fed. eral government under the war power, Respectfully, For the Attorney General, WILLIAM C. FITTS, Assistant Attorney General. ‘Topeka, Kan, Feb, 21,1918, Mr, William ©, Fitts, Assitant Actor ney General, Washington, D. C.. Dear Sir—We are in recelpt of your letter of the 16th inst,, No. 190, 267-2, n answer to a telegram which we sent the President relstive to the burning of a colorod man in Tennes- seo on Lincoln's birthday. We did not ask this department for any in- formation or legal advice on this matter, and we are at 8 loss to kuow why you took up your good time hi answering something that you weic not requested to answer. Wa asked the President to make this a war ‘neasure, and we know enough to know that the President could d- mand that the Governor's of the s- era) states see to it that thelr cits zens desist from such outrages, as such acts Interfere with the prosecu- tlon of the war between this coun- try and the allies against Germany If @ local miners’ union in Kansas can strike and the federal officers can be sent to this union to find out OLATHE’S NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL Handsome Bullding Dediceted for the Education of Colored Peepte. The people of Olathe were given a real treat at the dedication of the new Lincoln school by having Prot. E, J. Hawkins, principal of the col- ored schools of Fort Scott und Past Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas and jurisdiction, who served in this capacity five years with honor and credit. "i0f Hawkins {8 a versatile orator and can entertain an audience from one {to two hours and keep them busy thinking and at the same time keep them in @ happy frame of mind to absorb all the facta to which he calla their attention for the betterment of ‘their condition, Tha subject on which he spoke on this occasion was “Education and Democracy,” Follow: Ing {9 a report of the exerclaea: That the spirit of democracy Is the prevailing feeling among the citizens of Olathe is evident in their Fecent erection of a most splendid modern school for the colored chil- dren, at a cost of nearly twenty thousand dollars, ‘This new Ltncolo Dutlding consists of two class rooms, cloak rooms, domestic sclence room, manual training department, library, principal's private office, auditorlum and a splendid gymnasium that the difficulty and trouble and adjust the same for the reason that It wi'l stop tho mining of coal and In- terfere with the proscoutlon of tho war, the samo thing could be done to put a stop to the lynching sad burning of colored men who coult be used to dig the coal or use guns in the defense of this country. If colored men are allowed to be des.t with as was this man in Tennessee, there will not be enough left to us- nist In carrying on the war. There fore we nee no reason why the President could not make this a war measure, As we see it, the Suprewue Court's decisions are practically void during this war, as the governmen: is taking over the control of ral roads, food and many other things, and in our opinion state rights do not oven exist at this time. Tho feu: eral government Is @ powerful ina- chine at this time and fs manned by the President of the United States, whoxs power fs almost unlimited fu time of war, Very truly yours, NICK CHILES, Baitor the Topeka Plaindenter. Topeka, Kan, Feb, 21, 1916, Hon. J. P. Tumulty, Secretary to the President, Washington, D. C.. My Dear Mr, Tumulty—I am fn re celpt of your letter of February 14, acknowledging receipt of my tele gram of the 13th inst, wherein I complained of the outrages that are committed against colored people, enpecially the lynching that tos place on Abraham Lincoln’s bith. day. We are surprised that tho White House did not give us any more consideration. We hate to think the Prealdent’s attention was not called to this matter, but we do not delieve he would have reforred us to the Attorney General, as there was nothing in our telegram that cow cerned this department. Now, we hope you can see your way clear to again call tho President's attention to our telegram, as it fs important that some action be taken with ref- erence to these outrages. Very truly yours, NICK CHILES, Edltor the Topeka Plaindealer. would be a credit to any bigh schoot In fuct the principal, Fr, G, Porter and the board of education had in view, in planning its erection, that {t should be w “community center," and it will assuredly answer al) such purposes. , Prof, P, G, Porter and his excel. lent wife already have under way the organization of a Y, M,C. A, a Red Cross unit, and a woctety for civic betterment,” The Professor Is doing a great work and the race Is proud of him, * Dedication services were held in the auditorium of the school on Thuraday evening, Feb, 8, The pro- grain was a splendid one, and the auditorium was crowded to Its ca- paucity by both whites and blacks. The orincipal feature of the even- Ing Was the dedicatory address by Prof, B,J. Hawkins, A, BD, Past Grand Master of the Masons. His subject was “Education and Democ- yacy,” He wus at hiv best, und one of the leading white citizens made the remark that it was one of the best, mout fogicat and entertaining speoches that he had listened to for many # day, Uesides speaking of him as one of the Jeading men of biy race, The Qlathe Register complimentod "him Righly on bls address, Prof, Haw- kins has long been known ag un ed- ucator of high standing, and always Proves equal to the occasion. On Friday evening, at the same place, Western University Glee Club gave a grand musical entertainment of that high class for which Prof. R. Q, Jackson {s noted, Prof. Porter 18 to be compliment: ed upon necuring such excellent tal- ent for the dedication of hile’ school. Se EDITOR'S GLASSES Week of Sightseeing Among Colored People in Kan- sas and Missouri, several days, absent from our desk, looking after the financial end of the Plaindealer, also the condition of our race In the different nections of the country which wo visiled. We visit- ed Carthage, Springfeld and Joplin, Mo., Pittsburg, Cherokee, Weir, Co- jumbus, Baxter Springs, Galena, Gl- rard, Croweburg and ‘Fort Scott, Kansas. We congratulate ourselves Upon our subscribers for the way in which they rallled to us, for they are Joarniog to pay for a newspaper that Will fight their battler. The people aro highly pleased with our policy, especially the method we are taking fo secure a new hearing‘for tho sol- Slers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry Who are now incarcerated {n the fed- eral prison at Leavenworth, We shall make an attempt to have their case reviewed and secure for them the righis which were denicd them at the trial at Ft. Sam Houston, eee SPRINGFIELD, Springfield, Mo., 1s a town of about 45,000" population and te situ: ated on the Frisco road. While the Southern sentiment fe somewhat felt there as yet from the fact that this was a slave state, it dors not oxist to such an extent that It can not be overcome. The colored people are doing as Well as could be expected under the cfreumstances and considering the fact that they are surrounded by “peckerwoods" and “crackers.” We never met. 80 many poor white strainers in all our life as we mat going from Joplin to Springfeld. They are ignorant, shiftiens, and be- Heve that they are superior to the dost and most highly cultured and intelligent colored person who walks upon the face of the earth. Springfleld can boast of having a good, shonest, ‘conscientious clans of hatds working colored” pedple-~Ot course they have the bed with the Rood, which is to be expected, but notwithstanding that the bad | ele: ment cannot begin to measure with the low strata of whites who live in that rection, The fact that a cer- tain element among the colored peo- ple aro wifftless ts becauae the white people have made it so unconfort- able and unpleaxant for them thnt it has forced many good men and wom en of the race to Idlences and degra: dation, They aro to be pitied rather flan censured. If they were accard- ed all the rights and privileges that cltizens should have before the Jaw, they would be far atiend of the as erage white man of that community, but thone wha execute the law and hold the reins of the city govern: ment are averse to colored people Progrerxing and when they have a chance do everthing thes can to fins pede their progress, Springfield can boast of two first class doctorn who ure race men ind aie progressive and active Dr. J. Turnett Clark and wife have as ‘fine a drug store, fitted out with o Koda fountain, Ice cream parlor and fix- lures, as anyone could wish to Kee in any city, and It Ia well patronized, Mra, Clark in a registered pharma- clat and hax no superiors, Dr, Clark enjoys a large practice na a phyal- clan ahd surzeon and {x highly ro- apected and toved by all fe has a fine auto which he uses in connec: tion with his practice, Dr. Clark |e a graduate of Waxhbum College, To- peka, waleh ts a mixed college and Is one of the largest and best in the West. While attending Kchool here Dr. Clark made many frlends among both races, Dr. EA. Harris also enjoys a large practice as a physician and sur- geon, and ts a brililant young man, fearless and honest, and a race jeader to the finish, He also has a fine auto and owns a fine residence and other property, And a most iegraceful thing has come to pass, namely, that after he xpent over $4000 bullding ths nice home, and after living in this home for seven years, a poor white “cracker” who ved “next door hatched up a scheme 0 diapunseas him of thts property and went into court and sot up a plea that Dr. Harris secured the property through misrepresentation ind a prejudiced court so adjudged t. The case was appealed to the Supreme Court, and we are told that he Supreme Court affirmed the de ‘inton of the lower court, giving no eason whatever, but ‘insinuating hat Dr Harris was Ising in @ white ommunity and therefore he should elt his property ta a white man and move out, but up to this time this ‘cracker" who made the charge has not been able to raise the money. sell and take the money and is now pushing hia poor white neighbor to make: the purchase. We would te high heaven that the men who take <© oath to dispense justice on all alike would give their oaths more consideration, and at lenst respect the Bible upon which they take thelt oaths to enforce all laws and edicts falely and impartially. This bas not Ucet! done in this caso. This is why we say that the colored people in Springfleld ore not glen a chance lo exercise thelr rights without be: {ng curbed by some court or cheap police officer or Justice of the peace. Dr, Marris 1 martiod and they have & eweet little baby girl. Ho 1s a sur. geon who has boen successful and dndependént of white doctors being called into consultation, for they soek him rather than bim seeking thea. Several colored people own subur. ban homes of from one to twenty acres and are prospering and doing well, Noarly every family owns of ts buying a home and they are lo cated In all parts of the town. Wo met our old friend William Smith, who has been a mall carrier since Springfleld has been a city, He fg loved and respected by evory: body. We spoke at the A. M. H church, Rev, Robinson pastor, on Thursday evening, to a large audlence who seemed to agree with us on the prop oxition wo laid before them, for after tho meeting both men and women came forward and congratulated us and sald they thought we were on tho right road in advising the race what to do, Wo ure proud to note that Mrs, 1b B. Cooper, our correspondent, in a wide awake Indy and fs higly respect- ed by everybody, having lived tn Springfeld ati her tite. Mr. Cooper is chet at one of the leading hotels In the city, ‘They have three chil- dren, (wo fons who are in public servico in Michigan and Texas, and a daughter who teaches in the pub- lie xchools at Springfield. The colored people aro doing some things along business linea: They have & good drug store, four or five groceries that are making money. Mesars, Hardrick, Wilbura and iH, Rolling are respective proprietors ot the grocery stores. The city also has a good undertaking establish- ment conducted by Mr. W. P, Camp- bell, who {s a progressive young man, Ho xpeaks highly of his peo- ple and says ho Is gotting 97 por cent of the business, but of course there aro a few colored peopte who belleve that no one can bury them but a white man, but they are so few in number that they are hardly noticed. ‘We Visited the public schoale-nad made a talk to the students and teachers, Too much praise can not be given Prof, A. 1. Hoster, prinet- pal of the schools, He a ‘a fine yourg man’ and was born and reared in Springfeld. They are a iittle handicapped for room, and it ts the duty of tho school board to give the colored people a decent bullding and other modern equipment and the people of Springfield should see to it that Prof, Foster is not hindered in his work on account of Jack of roon nd proper equipment, We met Mr, Freeman, who cou lucts_a pool halt and barber shop, tino Mr. Ed Drew, who is engagol in he Kano business, Hoth are doing fine. Mr. John Hasward, who Ix on of the wealthlest colored men in the own, fe til conuueting a barber shop, In which business ho has been ngaged for over a quarter of @ ven lury and has asworlated with hun jome of the best barbers in Misnaurl Among his patrons are bankers nt | sore of the most influential buainces nen of the city, Mr. Hayward ts 0 Christian gentleman and haw made iis money by conatant and stead; ittention to business, Wile in Springfield wa stopped at he rooming and boarding house of Mra Nello Hall, who has a nice arge home, everything first class, nodern and up to date, She and her usband are ainong Missourt’s oldex nd moxt highty respected citiz st, ind they take delight in making it Jeasant for thelr guesta, When you 0 to Springtield, always call for the lall residence, ‘Mr, Hall is a cut ured Christian lady and Is doing puch for the upbullding of her sex, Springfeld {s 0 rallroad center und nany colored people are employed s porters and track men, and also n the shops as Gremen; in fact they et considerable work, notwithstand- ng there js great competition with he poor class of whites, ‘We met Mr. James Thampson, who sa relative of Mr. Ballla Bighvo of rapeka, He ownn property and 1¥ loing well. ‘We alvo met our old friend, Mr, P. 2. Danforth, Wo hope tq return to Springteld gain this year and Visit the people token in thte matter, for there Is no reason why White people's ebildren should enjoy the play grounds and Il- brary and colored people's children be excluded, Taxation without rep- resentation is wrong. ‘The colored poople can do no less than Aght for thelr rights, whether or notuthey get them, En route to Springteld we stopped at Monett, o., where we met Bus gene Smith and Wm, Whitley of Wichita, who are porters on the Frisco “from Monett to Wichita, ‘These young men made it very pleas- ant for us, Thelr longest stay te in Monet, and we visited their quar ters, which are nice and commodious and’ equipped with steam heat and bath, This is headquarters for col- ored mail clerke and porters and al- though no colored people tive in the town, these men say they are treated very fine, eee CARTISAGE. Our nest stop was at Carthage, Mo, This {s a beautiful town, whose citizens, both white and colored, scem to be happy and prospereus. This fs a rich man’s town, and the residences are fine and commodious, ‘The colored people own some ann homes, nicely furnished. Prof. H. V. Wallace, who 1a one of the guid: ing spirits of this town, 18 not only recogulzed by bis own ‘race but by the whites as well, Ho is a man full of push and energy and wants to sea bis race enjoy all the rights and privileges any otber race enjoys. He han a large school, where four teach- ers are employed, and he ie assisted by his wife, Who ts an excelleat ed- ucator and @ fine housekeeper. We were Invited to speak at the Baptist church on Friday evening and @ large crowd of both white and color- cd were in attendance, After some patriotic selections by the school children, Prof. Wallace introduced Trot. W. C. Barnes, superintendent of the public schools, who spoke on the subject of patriotism and baby bonds, and urged upon the colored people to buy these bonds to asalet in carrying on the war to defeat the kaiser, ‘The superintendent seems to be a fair-minded gentleman who helleves In giving colored people thelr rights, but fs handleapped by his own raco and can not do and say As much as he wishes, From the im- pression we got of him we belfeve he will do all he can to give the colored people a fair show. We followed him with a speech of about an hour, telling the colored people that they did not need to be told about patri- otlem, as they always had been pa- trlotle, but it was the white people who needed to learn patriotism, but ff the buying of baby bonds would stop lynching, burning and other ont- rages perpetrated upon our rac, we would advise our people te invest all thelr jooney In there bonds and to sell thelr churches and all their property tn order to secure money to Take such Investments, If that would secure for them thelr rights. After we finished speaking, the superin- fendent, the editor of the dally pa- ver and the chief of police came for- ward and congratulated us upoo our talk, saying that they thought we wero right and hoped our speech Would havo some effect. The colored school vullding was destroyed by fire last your and school (s now being held in a large brick bullding. Prof, Wallace 1s assured that the’ board will construct a better bullding than they ‘had before, and Wo aro proud to note this fact and munt any that of all Missouri towns we havo visited, Carthage seems to give tho colored people tho fatrest deal on school buildings and equlp- ment, Wille tho colored people have no business enterprises of any kind, they are progressive and hard work: ing people and are saving thelr money, and at every home to which wo went to collect, whether It was $1 or $5, we were paid the money, which shows that the people are Prosperous, We met Mr. B, C, Ross and was very much pleased to find that he ts u tombstone manufacturer, He has a plant in the rear of his beautifal home, and he makes and ships tomb- xtones to Missourl and Oklahoma, Mra Rons formerly lived In Topeka and will be remembered as Mrs, Ben- nett, stepmother of Otto Bennett, She is looking well ond happy, is a fine catereas and has quite a large business. We met Bfrs, Cora ‘Tinnon, who formerly lived in Topeka and ts a slater of Mre. R. C, Campbell, this city, She in doing well. We also visited the Webb, fatter son, Peel, Wallace and Wood ieml- Mos, all of whom own nice homes and are doing well, . JOPLIN, At Joplin the colored people seem 10 be taking on new life, and many aro buying homes, ~ ve Seren: | At Joplin the colored people seem to be taking on new life, and many aro buying homes, To aur surprise we found our old frlend Mr. Fred Romaro and wife had gone to Florida, where they are making their home temporarily, Mr, Romaro having leased his big’ bar. ness, buggy nnd smplement business and rented his beautiful bungalew, The people of Joplin ara sorry ta lose the Romares trom their midst, for they were among the best and moxt «nergetic people of the elty. We certainly missed them and it was a wurprise to us to learn that they had gone, and we felt very sad in not finding them in Joplin, We hope Continued on Page Four BSTABLISHDY IN L0gy. —— GWE CHILES. . » Béiter and Owner ——— SUDSCRIPTION RATES: Wye TORE vecrccescscccccerccecserGl 60 AE Maatde vsccccsneosssvescccese 1,00 Soree Menthe croserccevensesccsse 380 ( @DVBETIOING RATW6, PER MONTH! $2.00 PRB INCH. ——<——$$—— Watered at the Postofice at Topeka, Kan., Bs Becond Clans Mall Matter, ——— Absrees al) communications to The le Jor, 2190 Kanens Aves. my Raccar,’ Movey scat by Buprers Money Oder or Registered Let: Se gir risks otherwise at the rir of 2 “sone ‘“VRon the attration of Tae Pioladecior tm called to any misstatement of facts in sReoe cofumns, of to any error concerning aay mem of thing, correstion will cheer- #ully be made, Uselgned commuateations, except from ovr regular corzespondents, wil’ mot be published, W, R. SMITH, STATE PRINTER, ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDAC\ To the Republican Votera of Kan pas: 1 hereby announce myself as can didate for reelection to the office of State Printer. I belleve the State Printing Plant under my administration has been run in an efficient and business Silke manner. Twenty years of successful news: paper experience, followed by three years as State Printer, should espe: clally qualitfy me to carry on the dificult and important work still remaining of Inatalling equipment and producing our school books. The present plans have largely been inaugurated since I came into office and their successful completion can be carried out with greater effi- ciency and economy by mo than would be possible by one who ts new to the work and the plant The printing plant must be con- ducted as u manufacturing and busi- ness institution and kept free from politics. During the past year a business of over six hundred thou- sand dollars wus done. The saving thus effected on school books and printing was sufficient to replace the Plant, building and grounds, Under such conditions no good business man would change a successful busi- ness superintendent for une without experience, The records show a saving of more than fifty thousand dotlarg yearly in the purchasing Jf printing stock. The salary of the State Printer has been saved at least twice ovor by the securing of discounts alone on material and supplies. During the rush of introducing the hundreds of thousands of new books last summer, in spite of the abnor- mal conditions of market and trans- portation, stock was secured at a great expenditure of personal labor by the State Printer so expeditiously that there was no logs of time, This was the most Important accomplish- ment of the year's work from the standpoint of economy and service to the people of the state. We printed and bouud one million eight hundred thousand bovka lust year, averuging six thousaud for each working du}, suring forty per cent on the cont of the school books, a thing which bad been predicted as impossible. Employees’ wages hate been in- creused, while the hour cust Is less. This shows better urguntzution and greater efficiency in the Stpte Print- ing Plant. ‘The 1917 legislature passed a Birong = resolution = cndorsing = my work, A letter was sent me by the judges of thy Supreme Court col. mending the work on the 1915 dtut utes, The Master Miluters’ Association of Topeha has, by resulution, ur Jorsed my work ay business ke and efficient. The State Printing Plunt of Kan sa8 jx the mivst complete, modein und uptothe minute of ite hind in he United States, Its tuture success depends upon intelligent and effi: ent management, € fel that the knowledge and exparience already acquired, applicd by one devoting his entire tine to its operation, cai bring a stlll giealer measure of suc- pews in carrying out the work not yet completed, 1 contidetnly ask the Republicans 4% Kansas for :enomination, Hundreds of prominent citlzens of he state, fucluding laymen well versed In the printing urt, have vis ted the Institution ang without ev ‘eplion have commend the way he giant hag been installed and op erated: W, Ro pMITIHE *® LEXINGTON, MO. The Ladies’ Aid Sodity of Zion A ME church gave w plo social at phe residence of Mr and Min, Henry Colley Thursday night, Everyune spent a pleasant time, The juuil plea were youn sold, leaving the la dig a nice eum of money Mrs, Monroo Workcuf! and hte hrandson of Kansas City, Mo, are the gucets of Mra. lL Baldridke Mrs, Martha Thirkles of S Bighth Hiicet pusied from this life to the Mfe beyond Monday morning, She wus faithful to ull the societies and the ehurch to which she belonged bhe will be greatly imissed, She leave to mourn her low one daugh ter, one bun, husband, two sinters, 4 brother, mother and many other rel atlves and friends. The funeral was held from the Second Naptist church Wednepday afternoon under the aus: pices of the ‘Labernatly xociety The 8. OM. T. Temple also turned out, as she Wak a member of that order Rev, Dickerson, pastor of thu church, officiated, ‘ Mrs, Hurriet Henderson, who hax been vielting her daughter, Mis Ethel Hrooks, in Ves Moines, Ja, has reread. Mrs, Ellen Thirktea of Kansne City, Mow, came down to attend the fa- neral of Mrs. Martha Thirktes. —i—— You should read and pay for the Topeka Plaindeaier. Leader of all Race papers. MARRATIAN = VAMP FUNGIUN: We heer that Father Van Loo, chaplain of the $2nd division, who has been confined to the base hos- pital with spinal meningitis, Is soine what better. The boys from Camp Funston think Manhattan fa a post—they find so many barracks smong us. Every evening hundreds of the boys visit our city looking for recreation. Thus we have established ourselves ae royal entertainers for Uncle Sam's soldiers. On Tuesday evening last the Sec- ond Baptist church entertained for the drafted quota of the boys of Camp Funston at their church, Mr, and Mrs. Howell of Rockhil have enlisted at Camp Funston, They, in company with Lieutenant and Mra, Tarlton, attended a dance there every Saturday eveging, Our white neighbors, who protest ed ao bitterly against, the mobilizing of Negro troops at Camp Funaton, have cooled off now, for our boya have proven so gentlemanly and In- telligent they can not but sing songs of prasie for them, Those fair damuels that haye long- ed to cross the matrimontat sea, write us at Manhattan and we will get jou on stendy—the market is open, Do you want a _Heutenant, doctor, lawyer or private? You can get represented in any wing of he army, Rev. P. A. Morrow of Shepherd chapel ts leaving no xtope unturned to make Ife for the soldiers one con- finual round of joy. Every few evenings his church is Hehted up ang the members serve fur them, We heard an announcement a few dasa ago to the effect that Shepherd chapel would entertain for the med + cal corps officers. 1 suppose the drafted boys can wait—no one will go to France except the medical corps officers, On Friday evening the Red Cross work will be organized among the colored wt Douglass school. , 1 have often wondered. Churches und everybody else want to make the soldiers happy, I guess they have forgotten our own dear home boys statloned al Newport Nows, Vir- Rinia. Why not aend Buck Owen, Ki, Johnnon, Floyd Cavens and the Pitts boys a remembrance? We rals- ed those boys and personally know them, They are gond boys and they should hear from ts. They haven't time to write when they feel like it, Study over this, fathers, mothers and Christlans, G. A. McAlister’s country called iim from the far Wert, from his ranch, where he was prosperous Ha came home to his father at Frank- fort, Kan., and began to put tua house in order. While there he came to Manhattan and Funston wv}, look the fleld over. Seeing the need of a recreation house for the tired colored soldiers, he bought an inter pat in the largest vacant building in Manhattan and will proceed at once jo remodel the same for the soldiers’ recreation rooms, “I will serve my rountry in every way IT can to save Jemocracy,” he said, Who {fa who in Manhattan today? [ guews tha women who don’t wail for the soldiers to get passes to ‘ome down and see them, but take he cara for the camp before they sush up their breakfust dishes at iome, Severnt cases of la grippe have en anions us, but all are reported mproving, The directora of the Pythian shall He converiing thelr building into a nodern bullding, They anticipate pening It up for the public and sol- Hers. to vim them frat class xers.| ce, fea few days, 1 The Gilbert brothers don't want to NATTY yet, but thes do want a good iat ¢lisa barber and will pay first lass wages. Write them at their ildress Gilbert Brox Baber shop, | fanhatiun, Kats ! 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A mock trial will be given by the law students of Washburn College and Kansas University at Shiloh Baptist church, Friday evening, March 1. It is a murder case and promises to be quite interesting. Mr. T. W. W. Hughes, LL.D., of Wahburn Law School, will be the presiding judge. The public is invited. The East Hill Social Club gave a masked valentine social Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. H. C. Wilson. Proceeds went to charity. We overlooked mentioning the fact that Mr. Wm. De Shattilo died at his home in Pueblo, Col., January 2. Mr. De Shattilo formerly lived here and was a brother of Mr. Henry De Shattilo and Mrs. H. C. Wilson of this city. Mr. Charles Smith, who has been on the sick list for the past week, is able to be out again. WANTED—Position as stenographer. N. L. Hampton, 35 Hanover St., Cape Girardeau, Mo.—Adv. Mr. T. R. Hogan of Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. French. Mr. Hogan is the father of Mrs. French. Mrs. M. D. Jones was down from Fort Riley last Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Martha Barker. While in the city she was a pleasant caller at this office. Dr. S. E. J. Watson of Dallas, Texas, who has been called as pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, will be in the city Sunday, Feb. 24 and March 3, and will have charge of the services at Shiloh. Rev. Watson is an excellent speaker and no one can afford to miss hearing him. The De Lux Sartee Club met at the residence of Mr. C. Hardy, 1201 Washington street, and all had a delightful time. It being joint meeting night, an extra menu was prepared and served by Miss Maggie Hedge, Mr. C. Hardy, Mr. A. Hardy, Mr. L. Hardy and Mr. George Howard. Visitors were Mrs. Jessie Brice, Mr. and Mrs. H. Dandridge, Mrs. C. Gentry and Mrs. M. Starnes. Music by a three piece orchestra. Next meeting will be with Miss Grace Shields, 1331 Van Buren street—Mr. W. Todd, Pres; Mrs. C. Thompson, Sec.; Mrs. P. Morgan, Treas. Mrs. Robt. Perkins entertained at an elaborate four-course dinner Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, in honor of Mrs. A. Smith of Kansas City, Mo. Covers were laid for six. It is the duty of every colored citizen in this country to write their congressmen requesting that a full report of the congressional investigation of the riot at East St. Louis be published in the Congressional Record. Expense should make no difference. The world should know what took place at East St. Louis during the riot. It seems to be the sentiment on the part of the Southern representatives to keep this out of the Record, because* it is so outrageous that it would probably make the kaiser ashamed of us. Word has just been received of the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Rolly Lickman of Muskogee, Okla. Mme. Frances E Motin, president of the Motin School of Expression at St. Louis, Mo., was the city last week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Walter Smith. They were pleasant callers at this office. The Plaindealer wishes to extend sympathy to Prof. and Mrs. West of Wichita in the loss of their 15 year old son, Herman, who died in Wichita recently and was buried at Lawrence. He was one of the brightest young boys we ever met and was active, industrious and energetic and had he lived would have been a useful man in any community and of invaluable service to his race and this nation. He was loved and respected by everybody who knew him and it was always his most ardent wish to be able to earn a livelihood for himself, in order that he might be independent of anyone else. He never had an idle moment, was busy in the school room, and when out was seeking some employment. We know his soul is at peace and his memory will forever live in the minds of those who knew him. Relleves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each require hours the name of Discharged country field. Raid by all danger. Mr. Davis W. Lawson, who is employed at the Davis Shoe Shop, Junction City, Kan., was in the city this week the guest of Miss Ethel Woolridge. They were pleasant callers at this office. WANTED—Two reliable barbers, married men preferred. D. E. Nichols, 219 North 9th St., Lincoln, Neb. Patrolman K. K. Pinkston was off duty several days last week owing to sickness. He was greatly cheered up Saturday and Sunday, however, by a visit from his son, Robert Pinkston, who is stationed at Camp Funston. The Needlecraft Art and Literary Club met Feb. 14 with Mrs. Carl Spears, A paper, "Joan of Arc," was read by Mrs. George Slaughter. Lesson, "Coming of Arthur," Mrs. Bright, conductress.-Mrs. W. I. Jamison, Pres.; Mrs. S. F. Malone, Reporter. IN MEMORIAM. In sad and loving memory of our dear father, Henry Warfield, who joined the angels three years ago, Feb. 20, 1915. Sadly missed, but not forgotten. The pure Christian life that he lived points us to the stars, where he now awaits and beckons us. Father, thou art gone to rest, The tolls and cares are o'er, And sorrow, pain and suffering now Will ne'er distress thee more. Thou art with loved ones On the other shore. We will soon be with them. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walker, Mrs. and Mrs. McKinley Warfield, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Weatherly, Mrs. Etta McCullough, Miss Sadie Warfield. PIERCE ADDITION. The Elder Blossom Club was entertained by Mrs. Wm. Austin Friday afternoon. An apron is to be drawn each week, which is presented by the hostess. This week it was drawn by Mrs. C. Anderson. The next meeting will be at Mrs. J. W. Finney's. Miss Minnie Nutter, who has been confined to her bed for the past three weeks, is able to be up. Pierce band furnished excellent music for the Sunday school February 17. Mrs. E. Woods has returned home from Coffeyville, Kan., where she attended the funeral of her brother, Mr. Charles Bell. J. W. Finney has been on the sick list. Mrs. P. W. Greene, who has been ill for some time, is able to be up again. PRATT, KAN. The series of house to house prayer meetings, conducted by both Revs. W. H. Merritt and W. J. Stokes, were a success. We enjoyed a Pentecost shower Sunday afternoon at Bethel A. M. E, church, conducted by Rev. W. H. Merritt. Subject, "The Beginner's First Work." A ten days' revival meeting, to be conducted by Rev. J. R. Ransom of Wichita, is contemplated. The trustees of Bethel A. M. E. church are arranging to remodel the parsonage this spring. The colored people are patronizing Wade Ward's new grocery store very nicely. Mrs. Frank Campbell made a trip to Tucumcari, N. M. The Santa Fe restaurant is an appreciated enterprise and is doing a very good business. James Bright, son of Zad Bright, is expecting to be called to the colors at any time. Mr. Harry Cox and family expect to return to Strong City, where they formerly lived and owned property. Rev. W. H. Merritt went to Dunlap, Kan, on important business. JUNCTION CITY, KAN. Second Baptist Church Notes. Miss Ethel Woolridge of Topekn gave a recital at the Second Baptist church last Friday evening which was highly appreciated by all that heard her. Revs. C. R. Bruster and W. M. Harrison, Mr. Sim Clay, Mesdames Rosa Samuels, Lula McAdoo, J. B. Divine and F. B. Clay attended the district board of the S. H. R. Association at Emporia. Mrs. R Delaney, who has been visiting Mrs. Louis on West Thirteenth street, returned to her home in Denver, Col., last week. Mr. Bruster, brother of Rev C R. Bruster, spent a few days in the city last week. They had not seen each other for 25 years. The time of the Sunday school has been changed from 1:30 p. m. to 9:45 a. m. Miss Ruth Williams has returned from Oakland, Cal., after a three months' visit with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Haitman. She visited San Francisco, Salt Lake City and many other points in the West. She said that strawberries were selling there at three boxes for 25 cents and that all vegetables were very cheap. YALE, KAN. D. Hudson is on the mend Last Friday the S. M. T. had a good meeting and served lunch. Lizzle Galeway of Girard visited here recently. Mrs. Sara White was visiting here Friday Mrs. Cave visited in Yale. Mrs. Lewis spent Friday in Pittsburg with Mrs. Gover. VIAN. OKLA. Rev. T. T. Love preached an able sermon last Sunday at the First Baptist church. He is traveling in the interest of the Sapulpa school. The First Baptist church raised a collection of $15 and donated it. Rev. George McClendon of Muskogee, Okla., who is pastor of Mount Olive Baptist church, preached a wonderful sermon Sunday. Here are the names of new subscribers to the Plaindealen: Mr. N. A. Bean, Vian; Mr. J. T. Mayo, R. F. D. No. 1, box 20; Mr. A. Allen, Vian; Mr. S. H. House, Vian; Mrs. Etter Irvin, R. F. D. No. 1; Mr. J. A. A. Brown, R. F. D. No. 1 Rev. K. O. Madison, R. F. D. No. 1; Mr. H. A. Van Zant, Vian; Mr. Geo. King, Vian. KINSLEY, KAN. Following in the program c* the last meeting of the I. C. L.: "Development of the Negro From His Earliest Existence to the Present Time"; "His Entrance to America"; "How Used by North and South"; "His Educational Ability During Slavery"; "His Advancement After Emancipation"; "When and How About His Freedom"; "Educational and Industrial Advancement After Emancipation"; "The Negro in War—Revolutionary, Civil and Spanish-American." PLEASANTON, KAN. Prof. W. A. Hughes, who teaches the colored school in La Cygne, spent Sunday in the city. He was the guest of Rev. Gillespie. Mr. Edward Pritchett went to Kansas City Monday evening for a visit. Mrs. Mary Collins of Fort Scott, who had been visiting in Mound City, returned home Tuesday. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Marla Brown. Mrs. Alice Dabba of La Cygne was in the city Monday between trains. Mrs. Nancy Pritchett and son Tom were in from the country Monday. They brought their son and brother Ed to town so he could take the train for Kansas City. Mr. R. E. Fine went to La Cygne Wednesday evening to witness a game of basket ball. Mr. W. H. Arnold visited Mr. and Mrs. Bertie Fine Thursday afternoon. Miss Marie Smith is on the sick list. Mrs. Hattie Stone visited Friday with her step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Arnold. Mrs. Phyllis Quick came over from Mound City Friday evening and remained over night. Next morning she left for Council Grove to be at the bedside of her father, Thomas Harden, who is very ill. She was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Bass while in this city. Anyone who has news for the Plaindealer, send it to William Arnold, city correspondent, and he will also look after your yearly subcription to the paper for you. JETMORE, KAN. Mrs. Addene Maxwell spent the week end in the Valley settlement, visiting relatives. Mrs. James Board has returned from Larned, Kan. The epidemic of measles is over. Mrs. Emma Bradshaw is able to be out again. The children of district 13 celebrated Valentine day with a valentine box. Mr. Nelson Bradshaw rendered a solo at Sunday school which was greatly appreciated. Mr. Fred Douglass has been busy the past week moving buildings to his recently purchased farm. Mrs. Losson Reed entertained informally Valentine evening in honor of Mr. Reed's birthday. Mrs. Fred Douglass and Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw spent last Thursday in Hlanston, Kan. At a recent teachers' meeting Miss Elsie Scott read a paper which was highly praised. We are quite proud of the fact, as Miss Scott was the only member of our race to be on the program. CHERRYVALE, KAN. The Silver Leaf Art Club was delightfully entertained Wednesday evening, Feb. 13, at the home of Mrs. Ida Teal, 631 W Fourth St The evening was spent in crocheting and other fancy work. A dainty luncheon was served. Helping Hand Tabernacle No 4 is doing nicely. They have about twenty members in good standing now and meet every first and third Thursday. Golden Crown Court of Calanthe meets the first and third Friday They are doing nicely. Miss Alma Jones, Miss Julia Dagg and Mr George Bolden of Independence spent Sunday here visiting relatives and friends. Misses Fern Garland and Oval Williams of Independence were the guests of Miss Geraldine Jones Sunday. Mr Edwards of Coffeyville was the guest of Miss Ruby White Sunday. J. L. Roberson, Jr., is out again after a long, lingering illness. Mr. Clarence King and Mr. Thos. Southern of Independence was in town Sunday. Miss Joe Willie spent Monday in Independence visiting relatives and friends. Miss Mattle Hancock of Independence spent Saturday night with Miss Geraldine Jones. Mr. Roy Berry and brother of Dearing spent Sunday visiting the Misses Roberson. Misses Geraldino Jones and Mat- tle, Hancock spent last Sunday in Coffeyville. Mr. Archie Cooper of Coffeyville was the guest of Miss Geraldine Jones Sunday. Mr. James Squier of Independence was the guest of Miss Blanch Wright Sunday. A large crowd attended the candy pull given last Thursday night at the home of Prof. and Mrs. Green. Rev. Williams of Independence preached at the M. E. church Wednesday night. Mrs. Peace and Mrs. Brooks of Independence were visiting friends here one day last week. Miss Tessie Wheaton is some better. Misses Geraldine Jones and Joe Willie Jones were the guests of Miss Tessie Wheaton Saturday. Mr. Coy Williamson and Mias Thelma Tyler spent last Sunday in Chanute. Mrs. Susan Walker, who was taken suddenly sick a week ago, is improving slowly. Harrison Harding of Omega, Okla., surprised his parents with a visit. He had not seen them for fourteen years. Miss La Verno Mitchell of Rock Creek has a position two miles from town. Rev Thomas Harding was born in Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 18, 1843, and departed this life February 13, 1918, at the age of 74 years, 4 months and thirteen days. At the age of four years he moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Harding, to Tenn. When 21 years old he joined the army. In 1869 he was married to Miss Nancy Gupton. They moved to Topeku, lived there a few years, then moved to Morris county, six miles east of Council Grove, where he has lived the last thirty-five years. To this union thirteen children were born. He leaves a wife, nine children, sixteen grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The G. A. R. post held their services at 11 o'clock. Rev. Robert Cox was in charge of the funeral at 2:30 at the home, Friday, Feb. 15, He and Mr. Jake Welcher were the only colored members of Wadsworth Post, G. A. R., of this city. Mrs. Phyllis Carter Quick of Mound City was called to the bedside of her father, Rev. 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[crint publehed fa the Toot | —<—<—<—————————— * Thr ough the (Piiaindeater February 16, 1918.) 2 leotng tg TP Matec 19 91279, 4 cette com oot AD Edi ’ GI In the Disirict Court of Shawnee oe d ern MAGES itor’s Glasses County, Kansas, S ee PEE fl ae HAR BTRAGNTENER—, . : ; Claude We Peters, Plaintiff, z ew 08 Se t ———s b ROTI Ny ‘The Drier of Merit, Price $1.00 Concluded from Page One ‘ Emma Peters, Defendant. ¢ Wa eS ene | erica er ee we 4 Placie Plosande, erice.s..ss1» they will enjoy the Southern climate, | Notice to Emma Peters: yo OB” Fawr este Frise ss acters, for we presume that will be about |, You are hereby notified that you <A selsros ones comray ae ee ae waned alate. [have been aucd by the plalntif in Blsseepalia, Mis y Noy inns 4 aad While in Joplin wo stopped with {the tbove entitled action, xho Bled meee ee er tn a ene eeeeeee | Mr. and Mra. James Chuther, Mrs. |hisnetition for divorce in the District , WANTED fv. ees AND BUTTER... 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OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. 4 4 Horses, cattle, ptanos, diamonds oO rin ing household gooos, hibranes, typewriters autos, carriages, machinery, and t salaried people—F. S. Thomas, 61! SEND IN YOUR ORDER TODAY | Caness avenue, Telephone 298 MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, Horses, cattle, ptanos, diamonds, household gooos, branes, typewriters, sulk, carriages, machinery, and to salaried peopla—F, S, Thomas, 5619 Kansas avenue, Telephone 298 Through the / Editor’s Glasses Concluded from Page One “ they will enjoy the Southern climate, for we presume that will be about ali they can enjoy in a revel state. | While in Joplin wo stopped with Mr. and Mrs, James Chuther, Mrs. | Chuther was formerly Mies Fuelt and traveled with the Dtind Boone Con- Jett Company, They have bought a |nice piece of property and are im proving it. Mr. M. Lowe will be our corre- spondent for this city. He Ia tore. man at the warchouse of the Chtist- man Dry Goods company, and ses- tral white men are under him, We found our old ftlend Clarence Hagerman on the sick List, Mrs, Emma Stover Is one of Jop- n'a leading ladica, owns good prop- erty and ts doing well. The Jolly Four Club is a fine or Zanizntion made up of the best joung tun of the elty. wee We visited Weir City and found the colored people doing nicely, Mr. Hroaders, Mr Steward = und amany others are now operating Independ- ent mincs of their own and are do- ing well, Al Pittsburg the colored people reem to bo moving along nicely and buying property. While there we were the guest of Prof, and Mra. King. Prof, King js ong of Kanane’ tust substantial educatora and any clty needing a good principat or edu- cator will do well to secure his serv. Jees. Sle is now teaching at Crowe- burg. We stopped ut Girard and Crows burg and at the latter place foun Mr. McDaniel still conducting a con- feetionery and grocery and doing a good business, ” At Girard we met our félends, Peter Koundtiee, senior and junior, The younger Roundtree 1s one pf the expert miners, Ile and his father, had one of the largest and best gars dens in that section of the country In 1917 and are contemplating EN dening on a large kcale this eur. They rise chickens and hase all the cegs they can eat. About thé first of the sear they suffered o heavy loss by fire, which desiroyed nearly: alt of theie furniture, and they are just now beginning to get back to the place where they can realize they are at home, eee HORT SCOTT. At Fort Scott we stopped over and found everything moving along nice: ly, ‘The colored people have lots of work, several being employed in the roundhouse, Everjbudy seeny te be | Progressing. Dr. MeLemore fs eajoying the| largest practice among the white people of any colored physician wo ever met. It seems that after the blackmail scheme faited, both white women and men are crowding to his office, tle ty without question a splendid physician, We \isited the Fort Scott Hige and Fur Co,, which fs one of the laigest firms of {ts kind in Kansas, yet Foit Scott does not realize what a credit this firm fs to the elty, They ship hides and furs to foreign countries, We met De. A Lo Hawking and wife, also Prof EF ttawkine. They are enjoying life, eee At Baxter Springs, Columbus — and Cherokee we found what few colored eerie More cree atatnw nfeets | SPRINGFIELD, MO, ] The farewell reception —tenderes Rev Robinson, who bax resigned th pastorate of the Nenton Avenue A, 3M. E. church and accepted a post Hon with the YOM CA tor over aea duty with the troops in. Prince, was well attended by members of the church and his friends ia Spring Rev Rohmwon fs an eloquent and forceful speaker and a man of a charming personality The members of hiv church, the’ Ministeriat Alli anee and the citizens of Springietd lose a saluable man, while the ¥, MT, C A da the gainer Judging from his sojourn in Springfetd, his friends are assured that he will make a ree- ord Cor the race wherever he goes, and hit many frlends wish him suc. eens, T40f A 1. Foster preside. at the reception and introduced the speakers in the following order: Rev Young, representing the Minis terial Alliance of the city, who re- Viewed the work and services of Nes Robinson as a member of that body, and spoke in feeling terms of the great loxs te it and to the com: munity Mr dJamex Abernathy repre. sented the chureh and fold of the uptendid work he did and of hls ¢o- operation during his service ax a bustor, and wished him further honor and usefulness in hia new fleld, Dr. J DB. Clark, representing the Busi- heax League of Springfield, and a score of his personal friends, in a fit- ting speech presented him with a purse of $40, a practical token of thelr esteem and friendship, Rev, Hobinson responded to these ad: dreaxen in hia uxuat eloquent man- ner, leaving those fn the audience feeling that Springfleld trad “Jost a fhe character and each individual a personal friend, The tattor part of the evening a fine banquet, prepared by tho ladies of the church, WAR xerved Rey Robinson preached his farewell sermon Sunday moming to A large congregation and hia theme, “If Thy Heat Be Right, Give One Thy Hand." waa a masterpiece. He Rov direct to Washington, D C., and then reports 1o headquarters In New York Notwithstanding the short notice, Dre J oR Clark, who owns and op- eratea the People’s Drug Store, 605 North Jefferson street, succeeded in securing a large und representatlye audience which heard the Hon, Nick Chilea in a splendid address enumer- ailng the noeda of the race, the {m- portance of getting toxether, tn fact, to organize a formu, Mr, Chiles held (First published im the Topeka Plaindealer February 15, 1918.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, Claude W, Peters, Plaintiff, vs. Imma Peters, Defendant, | PUBLICATION NOTICE, Notice to Emma eters: | You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff in the shove entitled action, who filed his petition for divorce in the District Cqurt of Shawnee County, Kansas, and you are further notified that you must anawer the petition fled by the plaintif( herein on or before the 29th dav of March, 1918, or sald petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered the plaintif herein and a divorce will be granted accordingly to Claude W Peters, ELISHA SCOTT, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: MARY E. CHAPIN, (Seal) Clerk District Court, By Oran Layton, Deputy, Cae MANHATTAN, KANSAS Quality Uniformily Upward Prices Always Downward Bed Roll and Military Office Supplies DON'T BE A SLACKER “PORO” is in 10,000 Homes; is it in Youss? | Will you kindly see to this at once and oblige *PORO" COLLEGE COMPANY Fa, Mihsrervenristen Moris of saves ree cat Gheorrae ag shstsernar Come Sher echers forma We tat EXPREGTADE frecin verity Hyos CUT OVE eter ro age fonds of festinesst ou fin PULGVEn R00d Co.-Depes 104 CPO Doachew York WIEN IN OMATIA STOP 4? THE PATTON HOTEL N. P, PATTON, Prop. Wwo Blocks South of Union Station —CAFE IN CONNECTION— Meals at All Hours. Phone Dougias 4443, omana, —— Neweanka, 1a¢1@ South Bleventh st. start to Minish. Dr, J, WW. Clark, in at eloquent address, well chosen and impressive, tolt of the greut deeds Mr, Chiles has performed for the bet. ferment and defense of the race, and then presented to the audience the speaker of the evening, Hon. Nick Chiles, the editor and sole owner of the Topeka Plaindealer. Rev. PY, C, Danforth, master of cer- emontes, In a few well chosen re- marks, presented Dr. J, 3B, Clark. This program was held at the A. M. 1, Chapel, Rev, 2, J. Robinson, pas- tor, At the close of the speaking refreshments were served, Mr, and Mra. Archie Mall, 855 Sum- mit avenue, are repairing, remodel- ing and making additions to their home, Mrs. Dorothy Penn Hall of Kansas City paid her grandfather, Mr, Allen Wallace, and other relatives a plens- ant visit, ) The friends of Dr, and Mrs. R. A. liendergon will be pleased to know that they are permanently located in Dallas, Texas, Mrs Mabelle Cobb of St. Louis Is improving nicely, we are informed by her mother, Mra, Bruce. Misa Beatrice Martin wax a de- veneca visitor in the city for nearly a week, the guest of her sister, Mrs Dr. EB A Harris, 1015 East Ceuter utreet Prof, Warren Prado has just 1 turned from New Orleans, La, where he was summoned to thé bedside of his father, He teports his father recovering nicely Mr. and Mrs. Win. Sinith announce the marriage of their daughter, Ed- wina Helen, to Mr, Carl Nathaniel Leir, 1005 Sherman street Mixg Jewel Ulsen entertalved with a osery delightful salentine barly Thursday eventng, Vebruary 14. She was asslated in enter tiuin- | ing her Quests by Mies Maggie Allen Mr. Robert Cook is reported on the sick list at his home, 29 Weaver Mireet, Mi. Landon Wosmith is bere from St Louis. for a few dass aitending to Keme business Mix ON, J, Layton is knitting Bluves for some of the soldier boys, Mrs, Willkun Coker, who had been sick for Kesernl years, was Sually tuken to Dutton, Mo., where she died ‘The remains were returned to Springield, and services were held at the residence of Mr, and Mrs Giunt Haywood, Rev. W, 3S. Web: slvr of the A. M. [. chapel offict- ating, Mrs, Coker leaves to mourn her deuth a husband, two song, 0 father, a slater, and many other rel utives and friends Services were held Sunday morning, Prof and Mrs, Perkins attended services Sunday morning at the A, M. 3, church, Mrs, Thelma Bruce Williams, re- lurning to her home in Beaumont, Texus, during the extremely cold weather, was confined to her bed with tonsilitis, but is now recover. nu. ‘The Springteld infirmary boaid is compored of the following officers’ Rev. W. I. Young, president; Rev, C. 8, Webster, vice president; lev, it. 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