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The Topeka Plaindealer The Coming Meeting of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor in Topeka July 9-12 Will Be a Credit to the Race Twentieth Year. No. 26. "Dear Mother—I have been so busy I could not write to you before. I arrived here safe after a very nice trip and am feeling fine, was lucky indeed on the trip, as I was not sea-sick during the trip, but you can imagine how I felt. I was like a drunken man for three days, on nothing but water. Many of the boys were sea-sick, but it was the first time I saw a person drunk on nothing but water. If you had been on that ship you would have been drunk also. I never saw anything like it. But we are nicely located here and are in constant training. The country is very fine, and the people are exceedingly congenial. We are anxious to get in the thick of the fight, and believe me, you will hear from our regiment when we start. All the boys are like a race horse at the post, ready to go. Don't know how long we will be here, but we are ready to do our bit. There is one continuous stream of soldiers passing from early morning until late at night. Send me a box of Camel cigarettes and a box of cigars. I know you don't want me to smoke cigarettes, but when one is at leisure a cigarette from home makes him feel just a bit better. Well, I will write you more next time, and believe if I get a chance the Kaiser is a sure goner. Give my love to all the folks, and tell them I return with a record for St. Louis. Tell my dogs hello and pat them for me. Tell Pop I'll write him some day soon. With love and kisses I am Your son. Our old friend W. C. Gordon, the undertaker, is still doing well. We visited the offices of the Clarion and Argus and must say the editor of the Argus is a man interested not only in his paper, but in his race. J. E. Mitchell, the managing editor, when told of our matter in reference to the case of the court-martialled soldiers of the 24th Infantry, reached in his pocket and took out a dollar and said: "Use that in defense of the boys, and if you need more, call on us." This is the kind of a newspaper man we like to meet. We visited the St. Louis Orphan Home, of which Mr. Malone, owner of the Poro College, is president of this Home for boys. Here we found about ten or fifteen boys, fine looking and ranging in ages from three to fifteen years. Any party wishing to adopt or in need of a boy should write Mr. Malone. We visited the Zion A. M. E. Church, of which Rev. Wm. H. Peck is pastor. He has a fine congregation and is loved by everybody in St. Louis. He has strong support, a fine congregation, and is now thinking of erecting a beautiful edifice for that part of St. Louis. This church is opposite the fine building that is being constructed by the Poro College people. Rev. Peck is an upright Christian young man, a polished gentleman, and is well versed in the Scripture, in fact he has few equals in the West. We visited the Slaughter-Gamble hair dressing establishment and must say this first is doing good business and employing several girls. The firm is located at 1001 Newton Avenue. We met Mr. Homer G. Phillips, 233 Market He is a young man well versed in the legal profession, and is enjoying a large practice, not only in the city courts but in the sup- reme courts and United States courts. He is active in a m one of St Louis's leading political courts that he tutors to let the whi er know that colored people are an attention to some road job, and if they do not succeed in winning, he always IN GRAND OLD MISSOURI IN GRAND OLD MISSOURI Plaindealer Man Visits a Few Cities "Over the Line." We visited Excelsior Springs, St. Louis, Mexico, Columbia, Booneville, Sedalia, Lexington, and Richmond. At Excelsior Springs we were the guest at Albany Hotel, of which H. B. White and wife are proprietors. This hotel is one of the best equipped and modern, up-to-date hotels in this country. Excelsior Springs is a health resort where people go to recuperate and regain their health, and 95 per cent of those who go in time find their conditions much improved after a few days drinking the different waters. The Albany Hotel is well equipped with first class rooms, electric lights and phone. There are several both houses in the city, where experienced colored men and women are promotors and give first class work. The colored people are to be con- tributed upon having such excellent people as Mr. and Mrs. White, who had the business sagacity to open and operate such a fine hotel for their race. There is a barber shop, clothes cleaning and repair shop in connection. They have had record breaking crowds most all the year. Mr and Mrs. White are to be complimented because of the fact that they own some valuable property right in the heart of the city, which is valued at near $20,000. The hotel has thirty-five rooms. Mr. and Mrs. White believe in their race and are liberal in their views on all public questions and support all race enterprises. Our friend W. A Dovey and wife are still conducting a nice bath house and doing fire, also our friend Dr. D. A. Ellott and Dr. H. J. Harris are veteran bath house people and have the best trade in the town. Dr. J. C. Clark, the chiropist, is doing a good business. Our friend F. M. Marshall is still fanor of the court house and is doing fine. Excelsior Springs has a fine class of colored citizens, and all seem to be doing well, own their homes, and are loyal. Liberty We stopped at Liberty, the old land mark of secession, democracy, and the home of the auction block of slave days, and they are getting away from the customs carter. We can yet see the effects of slavery in Liberty. Some of the colored citizens there still clung to the idea that white men are next to the Savior, and that they cannot get along without them. We were proud to meet Mr. Thomas Hellman, a prosperous citizen of that town, and who has lived there forty years and is doing well. He has fourteen head of mule cows, a beautiful home, plenty blue grass and flowers, and everything comfortable. He and his devoted wife make it pleasant for their friends. He is the dairyman for the town. He owns two or three other places, has money in the bank, and stands on his dignity. We were proud to meet Prof. Jas A. Gay, principal of the Garrison school. He and his wife are certainly interested in the upholding of their race and the school children. They have a fine home, several hundred chickens, and a fine garden. Prof. Gray is an industrious man, never has an idle moment, and has everything up-to-date around his home. We visited St. Louis for a few days and must say that while there are a thousand colored people in St. Louis and more coming, we were surprised to find that all the restaurants are mostly operated by Greeks, who employ colored help for the most part. Just a few years ago all these places were owned and operated by colored people. We cannot understand this change, unless the colored people are growing indifferent as to business. It is a shame and disgrace to allow Greeks to encroach upon the business of colored people, especially in their own districts. It is seldom that self-respected colored men will eat in a Greek place, because usually they are so greasy, filthy, and breeders of germs that create diseases. The colored churches are prospering, and we had the pleasure of addressing the congregation of the Leonard Avenue Baptist Church of which Rev. T. W. Dunavant is pastor Rev. Dunavant is a loyal Christian gentleman and a race leader and believes in doing things. He holds a position also with the city government, which he has held for several years, and has performed hundreds of marriages since he has been pastor of this church. He has been a subscriber of the Plaindaler for years, and when we told him that we were collecting funds to bring suit in the case of the court martialled soldiers of the 21st Infantry, he invited us to his church in the morning, and his congregation made a splendid donation for the cause. The congregation is made up of hard working, honest, conscientious, self-remoting people who honor their church and its pastor. They are responsive and wise awake and we hope they have continued success. We visited the home of our friend Frank Buffin, who is in the mail service running from St. Louis to Kansas City. He warned one of the Jordan girls of Kansas City, and to them were born three boys, who are doing fire and making good progress in school. They cannot help it, when you think of their feet' r mother, who are full of push and energy. We met Mrs. Katie Boswell, one of our old subscribers, who is engaged in the hair dressing business. The greatest institution in the world owned by colored people is the Poro College, of which Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Malone are proprietors and owners. They are now constructing a large four story brick building, modern and well equipped with store rooms, auditorium, living room, at a cost of $400,00) when completed. Mr. and Mrs. Malone are to be congratulated upon this great undertaking, and the colored people all over the world should for ever sing praises to them. They are not constructing private residences to brag about but are building institutions by which the race may be benefited. We had the pleasure of cating dinner with Dr. and Mrs. S. B Stanford. We met our friend Crittenton Clark, attorney and co-scullier at law, who is located at 1003 Market Street. He is an Ohioan by birth, 45 years old and was admitted to practice law in 1907. He is a graduate of Washington University, St. Louis, and enjoys a large practice, both criminal and civil, and has a great deal of practice among Crick and Jewel. He is a 32d degree M.A., an Old Tollos, and K. of P. He is considerable real estate valued in several thousand dollars. He has a very nice price for his son Luggen, who is not quite twenty, is with the 750th Infantry, which is a part of the 8th Illinois, and also a nephew, George W. Clark, whom he raised. His son is in the quartermaster's service, having enlisted in January, 1918. Mr Clark is patriotic and has invested over $750 in forty bonds and donated liberally to the Red Cross. He is a self made man and made his money by hard knocks, was a boot-black and peanut vendor during his boyhood days, but saved his money and educated himself. The following is a letter received from his boy somewhere in France, which speaks for itself; EUGENE S. CLARK" (Concluded on Page Two.) TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JUNE 28, 1918 "O. K." ON TOM SMITH FOR ATT'Y. GENERAL The Plaindealer Stenographer Praises Popular Brown County Lawyer. (About four years ago there came to The Plaindealer from Hawawatha, a young lady stenographer, Miss Elda Greene, who was treated and educated in that city. She has not only made good, but her connection with The Plaindealer has put her in close touch with men and women of affair among both races. Miss Greene, noting the candidate) of one of her town-men, asked permission to use these columns to say a word for a man whom she has always known, and a personal friend of her self and finally and also a true friend of the colored race. We shall grant her space to have her say (Editor.) "Strolling down Kansas avenue a few days ago, it was an agreeable surprise to see a picture of Hearn Tom D Smith in the window of every business house along that same thoroughfare. Accompanying the picture was the announcement of the candidacy of the distinguished Brown county citizen for attorney general of Kansas. It made me feel good, because I cannot recall the day when I did not know Mr. Smith, and I had always longed for an opportunity to acquaint my J. HON. TOM D. SMITH people of the fact that in him they have a tried, true, friend, and I had always wanted to see him elevated to some exalted place in the legal world in keeping with his fine ability, hence his announcement for attorney general is indeed a welcome one throughout the state. In behind his candidacy is the endorsement of every business man in Hawaii, his home city, and men and women in all walks of life in Brown county are actively supporting him for the office. Mr. Smith is one of those broad, liberal minded men absolutely fair, bright and honorable in every transaction. He is too broad and mainly to permit color or previous conditions govern him in any action — true character and moral worth is a scale in which he measures all men. In the selection of a man for attorney general the colored people, more especially should use great care and judgment, for in case a man blinded by race prejudices is elected, great harm can befall the race through this channel. We want a man who will go to the front when vicious plays, such as, "The Clanman," "Birth of a Nation," et al. create admission to the state, and use every power vested in him to fight them down. Tom D Smith is a man who can be depended upon in such cases, he would do it without being urged He is against such things, first, last and always. A more able lawyer has never appeared before the Kansas bar than Mr. Snath, and the state would profit by having such a man at the head of her legal department. He is highly educated and has attained the age in life where he is most useful. "The colored people cannot go amiss in supporting Mr. Smith, and I trust that he will receive their most careful consideration. RACE ITEMS OF INTEREST The Browne Drug Store, 3150 In Cheek Ave., St. Louis, Mo., has given employment to Edward Williams, a young Race man, as clerk at their soda fountain. A booklet entitled "A Tribute for the Negro Soldier" by John E. Bruce, distinguished author, and the American representative of the African Times and Oriental Review, London, England, was made a part of the Congressional Record Monday, June 31, 1918. The Meyer Bros. Drug Company has housed two extra buildings on South Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo., and installed a large number of colored girls and women as pharmacist packers. This is the first time in history that this firm has given a copy. MISSOURI COLORED BOYS HOUSED IN DIRT AND FILTH Care and Opportunity are Unknown at Boonville Reformatory. ment to colored women, and it is very gratifying to the Race from the fact that Meyer Bros. is the largest wholesale drug firm in the world. Thirty years ago the colored people of Brunswick county, Va, owned $60,000 worth of property. Today the property owned by them is worth almost a million dollars. The Negro Loyalty Parade and Speaking at the Coliseum in St Louis, Mo, Thursday, June 13th, is said to have been the greatest demonstration of its kind in the history of this country. It was under the auspices of the Colored Women's Unit Council of National Defense, of which Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley is chairman. The Newport News Holding and Investment Company has been organized at Newport News, Va, and has among its officers and members some of the most proactive colored citizens of that city. Many white teachers have protested and some have refused to aid in the Nero survey that is being conducted by the Nero Welfare Committee of the Council of Social Agencies in Cincinnati, Ohio. White sailors and soldiers have a corpbidden to visit the colored residence section of Norfolk, Va, and an armed guard has been thrown around the district. This precaution has been briefed about by the numerous complaints from colored citizens that the white soldiers persisted in insulting colored women and girls. CROWFURG, KAN. Mrs. Celestia Bridom Gamble prol Mrs. Anita Harris Bridom of California are to have a concert pum- sure here both Those failing to attend care missed a treat. Mrs. Nellie Waver Green of Mus- hance, Dblt. gave a timely address Sunday night. Subject: "Women, God and the War." She stated the Race should be proud of men like Nick Chiles, Rosace Summins, Kelley Mil- ber and others. It would have inspired invoice to have heard it, so to be sure to get the good remarks attend the St. John Baptist Church. Mr. George Reid has purchased a Maxwell car Mrs. Anna B. Reid just returned from the State Baptist Sunday School Convention at Atkinson, Kan. Mrs. Marnah Berclay and Mr. Henry White were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. Mr. Jno. Thompson and Miss Pearl Newton were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. McDaniel Pride, Temple No. 27, gave Mrs. Berclay White a one reception. Miss Addie Cooper was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. J Young and Tindrel were visi in Pittsburgh Sunday. MISSOURI COLORED B HOUSED IN Care and Opportunity Boonville Refo Topeka, Kansas, June 27, 1918 Secretary, Board of Health State of Missouri, My Dear Sir. Knowing that you desire that the different towns and cities of Missouri be cleaned of fift and vermin wherever such may exist and that you are busy giving orders to private institutions, it would be well for you to look after some of the public institutions of Missouri, especially the reformatory for boys located at Boonville. There are 142 colored boys at this institution and in their particular building it is one of the most fifty places we ever visited. The superintendent in charge does not give these boys any attention. Their bed rooms are dirty and inanitary and the closet bowls are in plain sight and in the room where they assemble for study. The rooms in which these boys spend most of their time are unit for dogs and it is a shame and disgrace upon American civilization. We complain of the treatment accorded the Belgians and right here in our country poor little colored boys are woefully mis treated and neglected. The white boys have a matron and are housed in a nice dormitory and allowed to learn trades while the only trades taught the colored boys is work in the laundry and kitchen. The justice is the cause of these conditions, but we wish you would investigate this matter and see that amends are made and an end put to these regulations. NICK CHILLS, Editor The Topeka Plandecator Topeka Kansas June 27, 1918 Gov. Gardner State of Missouri, Jaffer on City, Mo. My dear Governor. We take the method of informing you of the con- ditions in one of your institutions in Missouri which we know you are not aware of, and that is the reforma- Tabor in Topeka July 9-11 DESERVES SECOND TERM. In reference to my candidacy for a second term as state auditor, I wish to say that I shall ask for the republican nomination upon the record I have made as auditor during my first term and leave it to the republican voters whether or not that record justifies them in following the established custom of according an official a second term. The Topeka Daily Capital, in its issue of February 19, 1918, said: "The state has had no more efficient officers in a decade than Fred W. Knapp and Walter L. Payne, and none have filled the positions of auditor and treasurer more acceptably. Both are men peculiarly qualified for the duties required, and both are giving the state a service that entitles them to the confidence of the people. Since Mr. Knapp and Mr. Payne entered office they have turned into the treasury all fees coming into their hands." Mr. Cook's announcement, I am glad to note, contains no charge on intimation of official misconduct on my part, but bases his candidacy upon "The usual attitude assumed by the present state auditor in matters not in any manner associated with his official duties." Since I have been auditor I have endowed to safeguard the expenditure of the state's money and to insist on economy just as far as the law gave me the authority. I have opposed the allowance of fees and extras in all the departments and institutions. I have allocated the adoption of schedules of salaries which would give to the kisature and to the tax payers a complete and comprehensive statement of just how much each and every employee of the state received for his services. I anticipate the opposition of some whose claims I have other reduced or disallowed, but I have been pleased to note that every ruling which I have made has been approved either by the attorney general or the supreme court with but one single exception, and in that case the supreme court stood four to three. I have endowed to increase the promptness with which warrants are issued and the state's pay rolls are handled and have been frequently complimented by those doing business with the state. The same rule has been followed in the registering and handling of municipal bonds, and those who have had dealings with the office can speak best as to the results. I not only invite investigation along all these lines, but honest criticism as well. When it comes to nominating and electing a state officer I believe the voters and tax payers are more interested in how their money and accounts have been handled than they are in establishing a new precedent, that in order to be elected a state officer must be a political rabbit. In other words, I have always recorded to every individual the perfect right to his own opinions and convictions, and I am not afraid but that the republicans will accord to me that same privilege in "matters not in any way associated with my official duties." tory for boys at Boontville. We made our first visit to this institution one day last week and must say that so far as the 142 colored boys are concerned, the treatment they are receiving should be investigated. The building in which they are housed is filthy and insanitary as is the basement where they eat and take baths and in the school room where instructions are given there are two closet stools right out in the open with no pretense at privacy and the boys are forced to sit and inhale these fumes. There is no matron in charge, just a boy is supposed to look after things. The white boys have a nice dormitory and a white matron to care for them; and they have a band and are allowed to learn trades of all kinds while the colored boys are permitted to learn only laundry and kitchen work. The white boys have a nice dining room and the colored boys are exiled in an outside room. This is a shame and disgrace when we as American citizens denounce a crime on the other side of the waters when right here in our own homes we are doing things equally as bad and worse. It seems to us that in this late day the white man ought to be above prejudice and accord to one set of boys the same treatment as another notwithstanding the fact that some are white and some black I am are you are family with it a passage in the Scriptures where the Saviour said, 'It is better for a will stone to be around one's neck than to offend one of the my little ones. Now we interpret this to me in these little boys who have no one at the institution to guide them. They are half old, unemployed and dirty but in white man seems to care. It seems to be the rule of a certain class of white people that they are happy to see colored children targeted and drills. Now Governor, we think that I no more might fair that you are Price $1.50 Per Year point colored women as matrons of this institution and see that these boys are given better treatment. The building is so dirty we do not see why disease has not broken out long before now. God created these boys the same as he did the white boys and there is no reason for institutions making a difference. We believe that you are a big-hearted Christian gentleman and if you entertain any race prejudice it is because you are surrounded and influenced by a class of men who elected you to office who have no respect for the colored race, but we know if you are left to yourself you will give this matter fair consideration. Please for God's sake and Humanity's sake treat these poor boys at least half right. They may be the ones set to go forth bearing arms to defend this flag before we are at peace with the world and so they should be well educated and prepared to defend the honor not only of Missouri but the whole United States. We did not meet the Superintendent of this institution but met an assistant and he acted very indifferent as most men of his class do when they are holding a clerical position and are approached by a colored man. We asked to be shown about the building and he had a small boy to take us around and of course he boy did the best he could Japanese Chinese and Mexicans can come in and go to any school and be treated right and even a German in this country receives better treatment than an American colored man. We cannot see why any high-class intelligent white man can condescend to these low ideas in a Christian, civilized country. These indignities should be stopped. Very truly yours, NICK CHILES, Editor Topeka Plaindealer. RESOLUTIONS Whereas, for more than a generation there has existed a growing tendency to supplant justice, law, and order with mob rule, lawlessness, and anarchy; Whereas, the spirit of anarchy is a cancer gnawing at the very foundation of our free institutions; Whereas, under our present system of trials and criminal procedure provided by the several states, the remedy is inadequate to effectively safeguard citizens against such flagrant violations of law, order, and decorum; Whereas, the present world war has presented to us many intricate and perplexing problems, both national and international in their scope, yet the question is how to efficiently cope with this alarming mob spirit while America is pouring out blood and treasure to make the world safe for democracy; and, Whereas, the Hon. L. C. Dyer, of St. Louis, Mo., did, on the 8th day of April, 1918, introduce House Resolution No. 11,279, being a Bill "To protect the citizens of the United States against lynching in default of protection by the Statutes": Therefore, be it resolved, by the citizens of Wichita, Kan., in mass meeting assembled, that we heartily endorse said Bill, and pledge our support to use all honorable means in helping to procure its enactment; and in supporting candidates that are favorable to said Bill. Be it further resolved; That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Hon. L. C. Dyer and to each of the Kansas Congressmen, that a copy be given to the local press, and that a copy be spread upon the face of the minutes of this meeting. Committee: Freeman L. Martin, Ch.. Rev. B. Alard Smith. Prof. J. L. Bowler. Rev. E. P. Geiger. Rev. J. R. Ransom. B. Alard Smith, Chairman of Meeting J.E. Tumer, Secretary NOTICE to the Pastors, Presidents, and Members of the A. M. E. Kansas Conference Branch of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society. After consulting Bishop H. B. Parks, D. D., the presiding elders, some of the pastors, and Members of the Executive oard, I am hereby serving notBice that the Woman's Mite Missionary Convention which was to have met in Lincoln, Neb, July 30, 31, is now called off, owing to the advance in railroad fare, war tax, and our present economic conditions, which made it impossible for most of the societies to send delegates. All pastors and societies are requested to raise and send in their full assessments, also part of your quadrennial tax, and reports to the Annual Conference. I am yours for the cause of missions MRS. T. W. GREENE, JR. President. PLFASANTON, KAN. Mr. Granville Arnold, Jr, was in Fort Scott Sunday. Mrs. Myrtle Newton returned home from Kansas City Sunday, where she had been employed. Mr. R. E. Fine went down to Fort Scott Wednesday night for a visit. Misses Bessie Lukey and Maude McLaughlin of Laycyn were in this city Saturday visiting friends and having some dental work done. Mr. Granville Arnold went to Kansas City Saturday to visit his sisters, the Georgia Neaves and Mrs. Myrtle Carter. Two Year ..... $1.54 Six Months ..... $1.04 Three Months ..... $50 Entered at the Postoffice at Toppea, Kan. as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Iopela Plaindealer, 1120 Kansas Avenue Toppea, Kansas. Money sent by Express- Postoffice Money Oder or Registered L. ter in our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plaindealer is called to any misstatement of facts in the columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheer- fully be made. Unaligned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. Political Advertising. L. J. PETTJOHN, of Dodge City, is a candidate for Secretary of State, subject to the action of the Republican primaries in August. I will appreciate your vote and support. S. N. HAWKES, Assistant Attorney General, Stockton, Kan., hereby an nounces his candidacy for Attorney General to be voted on at the Republican primaries in August. CHAS. D. ISE, Coffeyville, is a candidate for Attorney General, subject to the action of the Republicans at the Primaries in August.. He will appreciate your vote. W. J. BRYDEN, Assistant Insurance Commissioner, announces his candidacy for Insurance Commissioner, subject to the action of the Republicans at the Primaries in August.. He solicits your support. ORAN LAYTON, Republican candidate for Register of Deeds of Shawnee County, will appreciate your support in the August Primaries. 1102 ESTEELA NORTHBURG, Pa. MISS ESTELLA NORTHRUP, Douglas County, Candidate for Register of Deeds to be voted on at the Republican Primaries in August.... WILL JOHNS, Republican, will appreciate your support for Sheriff of Douglas County at the Primaries in August. J. R. WOODARD, Republican, Bheriff of Douglas County, announces his candidacy for renomination at the Primaries in August. ADJUTANT GENERAL CHAS. B. HUFFMAN, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, to be voted on at the Primaries in August. He will appreciate your support. Hon. James A. Troutman, Republican candidate for governor or preaching a doctrine that meets the hearty approbation of every true Mcpublian in Kansas. The rank and file of the party is disgusted with the idea of conducting the state's business through boards and commissions and the Troutman idea is going to be strongly endorsed.. In a speech at Newton a few days ago Mr Troutman said: "The governorship is the limit of my political aspirations. If elected I shall not be a candidate for any other office during my gubernatorial term. "The supreme executive power of the state shall be voted in a governor," is the mandatory language of our constitution. Obedience to this mandate requires that the governor be on the job, and give his time, thought and energy to the state. If the governor is "the supreme executive power," there can be no divided allegiance, and no equation on distribution of final responsibility. "I'm with, out of more, there has been an increasing demand upon our governors for public and social service, in no way connected with official duties. Out of a generous and magnanimous spirit, they have responded to these demands at a sacrifice of time and energy which belong to the state. No criticism of any governor is intended or implied by this statement. I am sure that Governor Capper and his predecessors agree in depicting this system. It seems to me that these public demands have become so numerous and exacting, that a candidate for governor is justified in saying in advance, that if elected, services which are in no way correlated with executive duty and responsibility will be reduced to very narrow limits. "The constitutional requirements dress a hat, dress a hat. The legislature has created so many independent commissions, boards and departments, that the governor has been shown to be a part of his power and responsibility. The sup- reme executive power instead of remainning, with the governor, where the constitution placed it, has been distributed among a multitude of its over which he has no actual control or authority. "The constitution also creates an 'executive department,' composed of seven state officers, with the governor or as the supreme executive head, to illustrate my point. The state has authorized the appointment and employment of various attorneys. The law business of the state should be done by the attorneys general. All other attorneys employed by the state, for general or specific duties, should be subordinate and responsible to the state's constitutional law department. Other illustrations will suggest themselves. "It is my belief that no greater public service can be rendered than to concentrate responsibility and duty in the supreme executive power,' and the six other members of the 'executive department,' as the constitution intended." (Concluded from Page One.) sees to it that some colored man runs for office. Mr. W. C. Maxwell, the photographer is doing a good business. We met our friend T. J. Shackleford, formerly of Atchison, who is employed with the brick and stone masons at $300 per day. He has purchased four acres of land at the end of Market Street car lines, which is very valuable. We stopped at our old friends N. A. Mitchell, proprietor of the Utopia Hotel. Mr. Mitchell was formerly of Kanans and is a broad-minded, educated, Christian gentleman, and spares no pains to make it pleasant for his friends. We had the pleasure of visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Nevins, who conduct one of the finest grocery stores in the West, and there is no better equipped grocery in the United States. Mr. Nevins owns the building, which is of fine pressed brick, and they have a truck for delivery. They are just "it," that is all. There is no reason why colored people over the country could not do as this man is doing, but they will not give their time to it. No man can succeed in any kind of business if he does not nourish it. The store enjoys a large trade, and goods are sold reasonable. Mrs. Nevins was a sister to the late J. Hume Childers, former editor of this paper. The people of St. Louis as a whole are not progressive along business bus. We would like to see several dry goods and notion stores owned and controlled by colored people, but we saw only one. The only man in St. Louis who has a first class automobile garage with fine Pierre Arrow machines is Mr. Richard (Dick) Kent on Chestnut Street. As a whole we cannot say that they are holding their own; they are losing ground, for, as we said before, the Greeks have all the restaurants. We met our old friend Harvey E. Davis, who conducts a first class buffet and restaurant on Jefferson Street. He is a fine business man and has a host of friends. Mr. Davis's father recently died at Louisville, Ky. at the age of 102 years. He was married for eighty-two years and had several children, the youngest of whom was over fifty when he died. The Louisville Courier-Journal, speaking of the deceased, said that he served in the war of 1812 and in the Mexico War and was sixty years old when the civil war broke out, and after much plending was allowed to enlist in it. His mind was as clear as a whistle when he died. It was a source of pleasure to talk to him concerning these different wars in which he participated. Mexico This was our second trip to Mexico, and the first thing we did was to look for a good stopping place, and, having stopped at the boarding house of Mrs. S. J. Young, one of the best cooks in the country, and who serves good, wholesome menus, we naturally begin to make our way to her house and arrived there just in time to enjoy a fine dinner. Mrs. Young is a very energetic lady and owns good property, raises hogs and chickens, and farms on a small scale. We met Rev. C. V. Page, pastor of the A. M. E. church, who is doing a great work. The people are proud of him. The church had been in debt for twenty years before Rev. Page, but he raised several hundred dollars by raights and is bringing the church membership up, and people can now see the difference in having a poor minister to one who goes far and has the honesty and integrity to pay their bills and see that the church is beautified. Mr. J. W Swan still conducts a barber shop. Dr. W. C. Rowan a graduate of Merchury Medical School, is the physician of the town. He is a race man and is doing fine. Mr. N. A. Wilts conducts a nice confectionery, grocery, and second-hand store, and if the colored people would patronize him as they should, he could employ several people, but it seems that the colored people of Mexico are still under the guidance of the white man and would rather give their money to a white man than trade with their own color. There has also been a nice ice cream parlor and confectionery opened up, which speaks well for the town. Columbia Here we met our old friend Henry Kirklin, who is one of the most successful gardeners in the country, and it is a source of pleasure to go over his garden with him. He is now transplanting cedar for fall, and his blackberries and raspberries are looking fine, and if we have rain any time soon, he will need a large number of pickers to prepare the berries for market. Mr Kirklin is a fine agriculturist and knows what to do with a truck garden, and his produce yields him hundreds of dollars a year, for he is always the first on the market. He ships plants far and near. Doctors Moore and Taylor are enjoying a good practice. The colored people have a first class laundry, which is owned and operated by Prof. Coleman and wife, and they are succeeding. Dr. Caldwell is operating a first class drug store and doing a fine business. While in Columbia we stopped at the home of our friend Mr. Schwich and family, Mr. Schwich is now in Chicago, where he has a fine position, ... Aunt Fisher and daughter are among the progressive women of the town. Mrs Fisher owns a nice farm right out of town, and when she is not engaged in making beaten biscuits she spends her time and energy on her farm. There is a first class grocery in the town owned by Alex Hicks, which store is located on Main Street. honest life We stopped over at Booneville for a few hours, and while there attended the meeting of the district Sunday school convention of the Baptists, which was held at the church of which Rev. Botts is pastor. There A First, grow your own Hair, so that you can tell others how to grow theirs Mme. McClelland's Double Strength DANDRUFF CURE is a Marvelous Discovery—will positively promote the growth of hair in a very short time, providing it is used according to directions. Dandruff, Falling Hair, Itching Scalp, etc., have been was a fine body of representatives at the meeting, and we were asked to address them at one session. Here we met Rev. R. E. Lee of Bunceon, Mo, who paid us two years' subscription to the Plaindealer. At Booneville is located the Boys' Industrial School, which we visited, and we must say that it is a shame and disgrace the way this institution is conducted, especially the treatment that is accorded the colored boys. The superintendent in charge should be made to treat the colored boys as human or resign and some fit person he placed in charge. None of the colored boys are allowed to learn a trade, but are all put into one building, where there is no matron, but a matron is provided to care for the white boys. These poor boys do the best they can under the circumstances. Their bed rooms are filthy, and in their assembly room the old dirty toilets are right out in the open with no pretense of privacy. Why the colored people of the town do not look after these conditions is more than we can apprehend. Out of 490 boys 142 are colored. Mrs. S. P. Toley conducts a first class cafe with confectionery and grocery in connection in the main part of town. She is doing well. Mr. P. Humphrey conducts a barber shop and owns a number of acres of farm land where he raises hogs and poultry and is doing fine. Mr. H. H. Martin, the undertaker, is still on hand, also Dr. R. Len Hill, who is enjoying a fine practice. We also met our friend Mr. Robt. Ellhott, the plasterer and contractor. The new law regarding loafers is accomplishing much good in this town. Sedah At Sedalia we stopped over night, found that the colored people in some parts of the town are improving their property. Doctor Harris is building a fine $1,000 residence on his farm, which adjoins the city. Rev J. M. Harris, pastor of the A M. E. Church, is a live wire and is building a fine $12,000 pressed brick front church, which will be a monument not only to the colored people of Sedalia, but to the entire city. Rev. Harris is certainly a bright, accomplished young minister, and we expect before the end of time that he will have to connect himself with some church that will promote him to a higher position. We see in him good bishop timber. We met the only retired real estate man in the country in the person of Mr. A J. Adams, who has lived in Sedalia for the past forty-two years and now lives off his income, and takes life easy. We were at the home of our old friend, Rev. Ward and wife, formerly of this city on the North Side. They are doing nicely and taking life easy, have a good church and a large following, but he is one of those industrious ministers who believes in doing something. He has a fine garden which occupies his time during the summer months. He owns property in several different towns in Missouri, believes in his race. Lexington Here we met our old friend Conway, the barber, and a man who is full of information. He has lived in Lexington all his life and is a great charl worker and business man. All of Lexington is proud of the new café PL. IN 6-29, opho. fwHosor M. co. and rooming house just opened by Mr. Johnson, formerly of Fort Scott. Everything is neat and up-to-date. His wife is manager, and he runs a clothes cleaning establishment in another building. We had the pleasure of meeting Roy W. H Smith, pastor of the M. E. church, who is an excellent gentleman, a widower, and one of the leading ministers of his church. He is a graduate of Hopkins Normal Institute, located at Parsons, where so many young men and women have received their education. Doctor Ball, the physician, is doing one. Mrs. W. C Huecon, wife of the leading attorney of Kansas City, and little son are the guests at the Bull home. Rev. T. J. Sanford, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, was married at the last general conference at Coffeyville to one of Fumoria's leading young ladies, and they are still enjoying their honeymoon. They vis- KINGMAN AND PRETTY PRAIRIE, KAN. One of the largest and grandest affairs that were ever given in Kingman county was given in the park there June 15th. The affair was given by the Banks families and Mr. A. Bunice, who constitute the colored population of Pretty Prairie, and the people of Kingman, though few in number were they, they were many in the eyes of their guests. Mr. Geo. Floyd did himself credit as chef, and large pans of roasted meat, potatoes, salad, pickles, pie, cake, sandwiches, and ice cream awaited the guests. Friends from Pratt, Wichita, Anthony, Hutchinson, and Laps participated. Miss Milda Banks, acting chairman introduced Mr. T. M. Ganaway of Pratt, who made a very interesting talk, followed by Benj. Butler of Hutchinson and B. II. Avery of Wichita. Others made very interesting responses. Every one left the park weighing a few pounds more and carrying a few sorrows less. About eighty-five persons enjoyed the affair J. C. Banks and family entertained the following persons after the picnic: Mr. and Mrs. Bert Radhuk of Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. B. II. Avery of Wichita, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cown of Wichita Mrs. Henry Buckener of Pratt, Miss Juanta, Leona and W. Wollins of Pratt, Carrie Ratkick of Hutchinson, Lottie Johnson of Wichita, Messrs Reed Flennig and Joe Johnson of Pratt, Benj. Butler, James Woodson, Sam Lee, Leslie Woodson of Hatcherson, Dr. and Mrs G. G. Brown of Wichita, and Archive Burns of Pretty Prairie. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Avery, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cowan, and Miss Florence Banks protored from the Banks home Sandy evening to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buckener of Pratt. And in their praises for the people of Kingman and Pretty Prairie, Kun -SOPEKA'S FIRST COLORED—LICENSED EMBALMER. G. W. Hamilton JOHN E. MILLER Our Popular Undertaker Open for Business Day and Night Everything New But the Man. Service Guaranteed. 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Richmond This is a mining town where there are many prosperous colored miners who own good homes and are doing well. There is a first class candy and confectionery store in the town, and a nice restaurant with ice cream parlor in connection. What the people need now is a large grocery store, for they are receiving thousands of dollars a year and giving their money back to the white man. We are under many obligations to Mr. S T. Gordon, who piloted us through the town. We must say that the colored people of Richmond are loyal to a colored newspaper—out of twenty-seven persons we saw we collected from twenty-five, which speaks well. Prof. Jacobs is our correspondent and takes delight in sending news to this paper, so if you have any item of news, see him. There is also a good barber shop and a new restaurant and cafe in the town, of which Mr. and Mrs. Fleck are owners. Richmond is a town where a colored physician could do well, for there is none located here. 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Manufactured by AND CIVLIANS ARE INVITED VISIT NITY HALL L, Junction City, Kansas Art and Vaudeville Soft Drinks. Dancing Free KEY, Proprietors. Summer Garden ..Two acres of beautiful Blue Grass, Flowers and Good Shade with Teeter Boards, Swings, Rustic Benches, Pavilion with Plane, Refreshment Stand. Tables for Basket Lunches, Free Telephone and lighted by Acetylene Gas. This Garden for Rent to Church Socials, Band Concertes, Private Picnic Parties, Club or Campaign gatherings. Special Rates to Clubs giving series of parties. .Three Blocks Southeast of end of Cemetery Car Line. MISS OGEAL WILSON, MANAGER Phone 1778 N-1. SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK Remember the celebration at Wilson's on the Fourth. NOTICE: All persons sending obituaries or cards of thanks to this office please enclose money order—50c for cards of thanks, $1 and up for obituaries, according to length. Celebrate the glorious Fourth at Wilson's. Music, dancing, fine shade, rustic benches, swings and last, but not least, plenty of chicken, barbecue and refreshments. WONDER HAIR GROWER grows the Hair one inch per month or money refunded. Write FRANCIS BAKER, the Scalp Specialist, 920 S. Trinity Street, Mexico, Mo. (Adv.) Mr. and Mrs. It. M. Frazier entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Saturday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Harlan, of Chicago. WANTED—Position as instructor in Domestic Science in a High school. Can furnish good reference—Address "X" care of The Plaindealer. Celebrate the Fourth at Wilson's. Mr. Robert Jordan, 903 N. Western avenue, is able to be out again and has resumed work at the Santa Fe. Thero will be an entertainment at the home of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 N. Western avenue, Tuesday evening, July 2d for the benefit of the rally of the Second Baptist church, July 28th. Spend the Fourth at Wilson's Summer Garden. Elaborate preparations are being made for your comfort and entertainment. The Twelve Star club met at the home of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 N. Western avenue, Thursday evening of last week. Big time at Wilson's July Fourth. Mrs. Mary D. Davis, of St. Joseph, Mo., visited in Tojeka for the past week looking after business. She returned home, Sunday. Dring the family and spend the Fourth at Wilson's. Misses Lucile and Mary Christian, of Parsons, are visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. French. Miss B Tressa Penman, Anna Griffith and Gertrude Bradshaw and Rev. T. L. Griffith, were delegates to the D. Y. P. U. and Sunday School Convention held at Atchison last week. A cablegram received by Miss Nell Ellis, Sunday, announced the safe arrival of Lleut. Boilver Watkins in France He Landed June 22d. Lleut Stoneestreet and Lleut, Jamison have notified their parents of their safe arrival "over there." Celebrate at Wilson's on the 4th. Elaborate preparations have been made for your entertainment. Second Baptist Church—A large appreciative crowd attended the 11 o'clock services Sunday morning. The pastor, Rev. Griffith, delivered an excellent sermon; subject, "A Light From Heaven." Friends are cordially invited to attend services next Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30, N. Y. P. U. 6:40. Miss Minnie Jones and Miss Cora Bennett, teachers in the public schools of this city, smiled on this force one day this week. Both ladies once worked on this Great Moral Guide and Christian Educator, and it makes us feel good to meet and chat with them. Hon. J. H. B. Taylor was an agreeable visitor at The Plaindealer Monday. It was at a time when the sun seemed to be the hottest, and with his arms filled with pop, Bevo, etc., he proved himself a life saver. Mr Taylor is arranging for the annual celebration of the L. D. and W. club, which will be held at the City Park, July 4th Jackson's band will play a concert afternoon and evening. This and many other attractions will make it the most enjoyable affair ever put on by this popular club Rolleves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Both capsules burn the same CT Boreare of towards face. MIDY MIDY MIDY MIDY MIDY - DON'T MEDDLE WITH OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM It is reported that Mr. W. G. Banks, agent for the American Woodmen, a fraternal insurance order, in appearing before audiences in Kansas is advocating segregation in our different institutions of learning. We desire to give Mr. Banks a quiet hunch right now, that he and the excellent concern he represents will fare a great deal better if he will keep his mouth out of our school matters and attend to the business of the Woodmen. We are called on about every session of the Kansas legislature to battle against the passage of black laws, and all because some wise man from Dixie lands here and starts at once to run our schools better go slow Bro. Banks. WELCOME HOME. Mrs. R. Washam and Mrs. Travis Lights assisted by Miss Francis Hayes were the moving figures in planning and carrying out a surprise party on her sixteenth birthday as a welcome home to Miss Cleo DePriest who made her home with an uncle, Mr. and Mrs. James DePriest, while attending High school in Salina the past winter. Miss Cleo was with friends for supper and very cleverly her return was announced in time to silence music and cymbalish lights. When Cleo entered the home to turn on the lights she was greeted with "surprise" by the following young people: Misses Francis Haves, Dorothy Odell, Marion Odell, Marvin King, Thelma Chiles, of Colorado Springs, Capitola Jones, Tillie Jones, Valeria Griffith, Hazel Griffith, Juanita Griffith, Dina Barker, Theresa Barrier, Notine Roland, Olivia Smith, Dorothy Page, Rose Page, Mildred Parker, Plossie Hardy, Horace Ridley, Josephine Reeves, Ethel Woodward, of Junction City; Lillian King, Jennio Boswell, of Salina; Mrs. J. T. Moseley and Mrs. Travis Harris. Messrs William McKnight, Ralph White, Jean Danforth, Baxter Duke, Samuel Shuck, James Duke, Bishop Bingham, Aaron Greene, Robert Graham, Pierre DePriest, Leo DePriest, Ferdinand Yoder and Dr. J. L. Ransom Potted plants and flowers decorated the home and Japanese lanceurs the lawn. A large birthday cake and refreshments were served on the lawn. After spending the evening in pleasurable past time, the guest departed, leaving among the presents a gold wrist watch, beautiful fan and ukulele. There will be a grand patriotic rally and celebration given July 4th at Lakewood Park. There will be some good speakers and a band concert; plenty of good refreshments in the cool shade of this park. All are invited and assured a good time. By order of committee: A. J. Wilson, A. G. Hagan and Wm. Queeneny. SURPRISE PARTY. Assisted by Miss Dorothy O'Dell, the "Jollet" social club was responsible for an agreeable surprise party, with Miss Thelma Ida Mae Chiles as their victim. The beautiful home of Mrs. John M. Wright, 622 Western avenue, was the scene of what proved one of the season's most fashionable events among the younger social set. A novel ruse was put into execution, which threw the ever watchful Miss off her guard, and the "surprise" proved to be one of the real, sure enough kind. Miss Thelma made her usual Thursday evening visit to the Apex, and at the close of the show, it was suggested that they run by and see Mrs. Wright a few minutes, for which Miss Thelma again readily "fell." At the Wright home the club and a number of friends had assembled, and were in waiting for the guest of honor, who was more than surprised to walk in upon such a gathering of her friends. The home was appropriately decorated and the lawn brilliantly illuminated with Japanese lanterns. Whist and dancing furnished amusement for the evening. A prize was offered which was awarded to Mr. Bishop Bingham and Miss Kathin, Newman, and in an appropriate little speech, it was presented to Miss Chiles, who in turn thanked them in language very fitting and appropiate. The Club; Alice Johnson, president; Maudie Edwards, secretary; Marion, Odell, treasurer; Bernice Stone street, Magelene Taylor, Hortene Olympia Taylor, Chloda Davis, Hazel Bell, Mildred North, Opal Brown, Glendora Edwards. Guests: Kathrine Newman, Sylvia Newman, Corine Shields, Tithe Jones, Capola Jones, Cleo DePriest, Franca Hayes, Dorothy Page, Rose Page, Elisle Greene, Flossie Hardy, Olivia Smith and Josephine Reeves; Mrs Anikholas Williams, Mrs. Clay Odelm, Mrs. Lena Jordan and Mrs. B. Edwards; Jack Brown, Robert Portor, Bishop Bingham, Aaron Gieene, Fredhuan Yober, Ralph White George Brown and Leon Jordan, Jr. PIERCE ADDITION. The Elder Blossom met at the home of Mrs. B F. Thompson last Friday. 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The many friends of Mr. Harry Wells will be pained to learn of His having met with a serious accident at while at work in the Wilson Packin, plant at Kansas City. His right arm was broken in two places and was also badly lacerated. At this writing we are pleased to report that he is doing nicely. Mrs. Cecelia Poole Thompson appeared in a recital Tuesday evening at Emporia, assisted by the Misses McKnight. Mrs Thompson, who is fittingly styled Topkaka's prima donna, left Thursday for Chicago where she will spend the summer and study voice. Mrs. Howard Clark underwent a serious operation at St Frances hospital yesterday. For several months she had suffered intensely with her head and ear and it was finally decided that an operation was necessary. At this writing she is getting along as well as could be expected and many friends hope for her a complete recovery. EDITOR'S NOTES. Elsewhere in this paper will be found an advertisement telling of the announcement of ex-Governor Stubbs for United States Senator, subject to the Republican primaries in August Governor Stubbs many friends are making a strong effort to nominate him. He made Kansas a splendid governor and is one of the state's most citizens. The district grand master, Col R D Jefferson, of the Oklahoma jurisdiction, reports that the Odd Peltow's grand lodge of that state is the host in the country and that he is having all he can do travelling in the interest of the Order and setting up new lodges and looking after the business. He reports everything moving along nicely. We are in receipt of a card from Miss Pranche Beck, one of the leading orators among women. She was en route to California. FOR SALE - Pine Inn shed brief flats, 30 rooms, income $250 per month and rents for $100 a month. Price $1000. Pine bachelor K as L M., and right party can make good money. Address Tozeka Plaindealer The coming session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor Grand Lodge will be the grandest and best ever held in the history of that noble order. Plaindealer June 28, 1918) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. The State of Kansas to Fred Husted, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas by the above named plaintiff, Anna Husted, and that you must answer the petition herein filed on or before the 7th day of August, 1918 or the allegations in the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you in favor of the said plaintiff, divorcing the said plaintiff from you and giving her such other relief as to the Court may seem equitable, including attorney's fees, custody of the minor children and court costs. ANNA HUSTED, Plaintiff W T CHANEY, Attorney for Plaintiff (Attest ) Mary L. Chapin, Clerk of District Court. NOTICE. The State of Kansas to Lala Die's Cheney, Frank O. Cheney and Fredrick L. Cheney You, and each of you, are hereby notified that a petition has been filed and suit commented by the Shawnee Building and Lawn Association in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, in which each of you are defendants, and that you must answer paid petition on or before the 10th day of August, 1918, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against each of you for the sum of $3,694 73 with interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from June 25, 1918, and costs of suit and foreclosing a mortgage erected by the defendants Lela Diehl Chosney and Frank O. Chosney to said Foundation Association on Lot number 385 on Kansas avenue, in Ritchie's Addition to the City of Topka, in said County and State, and for the sale of said real estate and fifteen shares of Class B Installment Stock of Series No. 94 of said association, to pay said indebtedness Attorney for Flannah (Attest) Marv E. Chapin, Clerk of District Court (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer June 28, 1918) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, In the matter of the estate of Harry L. Simmons, deceased, late of Shawnee County, Kansas NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of June, A D., 1918, the understigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Harry L. Simmons, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. HATTIE FREEMAN TAPBET, Administrator. (First Published in The Topeka Plain- dealer June 14, 1918) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, FF. In the matter of the estate of Baalam Oglesvie, deceased, "state of Shawnee County, Kansas. Notice of Appointment. Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of June, A D., 1918, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Executor of the estate of Baalam Oglesvie, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. WILLIAM OGLESVILLE Executor. Health, Happiness and Prosperity Do you know that the method of realizing Is an exact Science and that you can Master it? I give Metaphysical Treatments for all undesirable conditions that will bring results. Mrs. M. L. Foster, STUDENT OF H. J. HOWELL, METAPHYSICIAN, 945 Washington Boulevard KANSAS CITY, KANSAS GEO. M. ATWOOD MANUFACTURER OF Ice cCream and Ices Bell Phone West 2911 606 Central Ave, Kansas City, Kan. Meals 35c and 50c Room 25 andb Commercial Hotel North Cedar St. City Cafe North Main St. MRS. F .B. BERRY, Prop. Boley, Oklahoma. Things to wear and things for the home at less than regular prices. 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