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The Topeka Plaindealer The Masonic Grand Lodge will Hold a "War Session" at Emporia August 28 to 30. It's Your Duty to Attend Twentieth Year. No. 32. FROM OUR BOYS "OVER THERE" Race Men Fighting for Democracy Write from the Battle Front. 327d Inf., N. A., S. P., 179 France, July 10, 1918. Dear Nick. This will assure you that I am still alive and doing as well as any one could do while in the trenches, and have no complaint at all to make, but only hope to continue. Now some gossip of the boys in the trenches. They are doing fine; all fat and have a new song the name, "To H—— Wither Kaiser Bill, Goodbye France and Hello Broadway." My regiment has lost in action only ten and a few slightly wounded, but none from Kansas, so the dear ones in Kansas may not worry. I have been in several bombardment's and three strong engagements and now at this writing I am sitting in my dugout on the front line expecting a heavy drive at any moment, so I must stop for this time. Kindly tender my regards to all that may chance to know me and send me a paper once in a while. Excuse this writing as I am writing this on a box of ammunition. So bye bye. Your old friend, W W MERRIWEATHER. Albert Ross Writes from France. Albert Ross, former instructor at Western University and also at the Topolai Industrial Institute, and later a member of the Plaindealer staff, is now in France and we believe his many friends along with the Plaindealer force will enjoy reading the following letter from him, which is the best we have read from "or there." Somewhere in France, July 9, 1918. Dear friend and old Employer. Mr. Chilok. Perhaps you might be interested in hearing from me "over here" just behind the firing line. After a trip across "the pond" full of anxious moments, day and night, wondering whether I would awake to find a watery grave in the briny deep, as a result of an enemy submarine; one can now talk eloquently about experiences on a crowded troop ship. Then, after one travels for two days and nights across from the coast on these side door European passenger trains, he finds much to compare with his native land. The hills and valleys are beautiful, the weather fine, the winding roads, gardens vineyards and villages every other mile or two, are picturesque, and the peasant folk and French maids and madams are amiable and interesting, and friendly, if one can talk their language. But after all, deep down in one's heart—give me America, with the "high browns, the golden yellows, and the human "melting pot" for mine! We live in the homes of the people, and deserted out-buildings, and they take much interest in teaching us to talk their language. We had a regimental parade 4th of July in the small village, and as I carried the colors, unfurled and flapping in the breeze, I guess I must have proulled, walked and "strutted my stuff" as the boys say I do. Speeches were delivered by our colonel, Earl I. Brown, and the French Mayor, through interpretors. Games, races and vaudeville stunts occupied the afternoon, and a band concert at night. No dancing, for France is in mourning, and the women mostly all wear black in memory of some soldier killed in action. We are not yet within the sound of booming cannon and smelling smoke of battle; but we are undergoing training for our turn at the front, which will soon come, may be by the time you get this letter. We see lots of French soldiers at home on furlough. They are rest chummy, and inform us much about their battles. We have seen the wounded returning on hospital trans, funerals and enemy prisoners under French guards. We soldiers of Uncle Sam are giving our highest talent and service to help win the war. We have left home and families, sweethearts, wives and mothers, to better conditions here in our sister republic, France, trusting and believing that in our absence you and men of your stamp and caliber, both white and colored, the "Home Guard"—if you please, will DETTER CONDITIONS at home (in America,) so that the boys who are lucky enough through God's Grace and Prayer to return, shall never have to come back to the untoward conditions which they left at home in far-off America. But rather that DEMOCRACY in its full meaning, in TRUTH and in ACT, shall have been implanted in no hearts and daily conduct of the people, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE of our race. If such is the fact, is it not worth making the sacrifice, fighting for? Is it not worth DYING for to the lasting benefit of those who retain later us—wife, babies, relatives and friends! The lessons of daily experience has taught me that narrow and superficious, members of the race who rea- --- son that the oppression and obliteration of the men, fit and prepared by long study are not to help our race, are false lights by the shore. Their conduct merely blackens the record of the whole race, and the boogie man they set up to affrighten the uninformed and ignorant falls down under the withering rays of eternal truth and time. At Michigan University law school I discovered that team-work (Booker T. Washington's cooperation) with my fellows (many of whom are now my comrades here in France somewhere behind the lines) team-work did the greatest good to the whoe (claars school or nation,) and many were the nights that I worked early and late in their quarters with them, in law court room, and in my own quarters, getting out briefs, positions, testimony and law school documents. In the army I now find the same principle of team-work (racial cooperation) with the units of the army; doing the greatest good and efficient work. I recommend it to you, and advise you to preach and practice it with and among our race, and with any other races of the American "preting pot"—the principle of BROAD, U. L. VERSAL HUMANITY Best love to Arnicholas and Thelma. Wish and all old Toika friends. Your old soldier friend and mono- ALBERT P. ROSS, Sergt Hidris Co. 317 Engineers. American Expeditionary Forces, France, Am. P. O. No 712, June 6th, 1918. Hon. Nicholas Chiles, Editor Topeka Plaindealer, Topeka, Kun., U. S. A. Sir:—Request that you forward me your next copy of The Topeka Plain- dealer and place me on your subs- cription list, enclosing a statement of foreign subscribers. Personally I received that you would be anxious to hear from an old friend and also have your paper circulated widely in various European countries, as I shall do with the able assistance of an honored friend of ours, who for years has enjoyed the pleasure of your social and fraternal acquaintance. You will no doubt nash: "Who is this mysterious person who knows me so well across the deep blue Atlantic Ocean, and whose identity is still a secret?" Now, I shall relieve you of the suspense when I introduce to you the Honorable and distinguished friend of ours. First Lieutenant Henry M. Collins, Chaplain, who for years has pastored in Kansas, Missouri, and the entire West, and formerly resided in Kansas City, Mo. We are both anxious to receive weekly copies of your paper and have taken them in the reading rooms of the Y. M. C. A. S. for the benefit of our boys and the news of our people in the States about what our people are doing. Personally I shall write you weekly the foreign news that it is permissible to write. Everything is running along smoothly across the "Pond," and the boys are satisfied with conditions over here. The country is beautiful, and scenery is equal to its reputation in every particular. For picturesqueness it has no equal. If you could see it for yourself, you would agree that Webster was deficient in supplying adjectives to describe this "Feden." First Lieutenant Chaplain Collins joins me in tendering his best wishes to you, and for the success of your paper, and in publishing all the news that affect us. Awaiting your reply, and starting my subscription on receipt of this letter, I am, Sir, Yours fraternally Earl W. McCowan. Sergeant U. S. Medical Dept., American Expeditionary Forces, Am. P. O. No. 712. IT PLEASES THE WOMEN AND WE ARE TICKLED. Plaindealer Man is Called Down for His Smart Talk About the Looks of the New Hostess House. My dear Mr. Chiles: An article appeared in a recent issue of your paper regarding the new hostess house for the 92d Division at Camp Funston. In the first place we are very sorry our house looks like a smoke house or an Arkansas cotton shed to you. We had prided ourselves on the beauty of our little house, which was built to stand the extreme climatic changes and for its position near the railway station, for the convenience of the women for whom it is destined to serve. The plan and specifications for our house were made and sent from the War Work Council of the national Y. W. C. A. in New York, and with only a few changes to make it meet our practical needs. That plan has been suitably carried out, and we consider it a comfortable, airy, and well lighted house. The War Council has amused no expense in giving us the very best the market affords in the way of equipment and furnishings, and we expect that this house is comfortable and everything is in order that it will give the real home to you in life. We truly regret that circumstances over which we have no prior have delayed our formal opening, due notice of which will be even later. Very respectfully. MABEL L. WHITING. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING AUG. 9, 1918 KANSAS DEFENSE SOCIETY WILL ACT FOR IMPRISONED SOLDIERS --- The following is a list of new members of the Kansas Defense Society and each has contributed money to assist in fighting the battle of the thirty-five court martialled soldiers of the 24th Infantry who are incarcerated in the federal prison at Leavenworth for participation in the Houston, Tex. These are a part of the soldiers who were with the company of sixty-three who were tried for rioting at Fort Sam Houston, Texas and for which as a result of the findings thirteen were illegally hanged or lenced and ten others were disposed of in various ways—a few were acquitted and others were later short sentences in prison. We are under many obligations to Rev. J, L. Little, of Waurika, Oklahoma, for taking a petition blank and soliciting the amount of money he did. Each person who donates to this fund is considered a member. We have employed a half dozen attorneys who are now preparing to bring babies corps proceedings in this case in the United States district court, to secure the release of these men. It is our intention that after we have gotten the soldier affair out of the way to have local representatives in each town where there are members and any time anything comes up where the race needs defense in in cases of school matters and wherever there are outrages committed upon the race, the matters will be taken up by this Society. Anyone wishing to join this organization to assist in this great undertaking will write to this office for information PIERCE ADDITION NOTES. The Elder Blossom club met at the home of Mrs. J. W. Finney, Friday of last week. Mrs. B. F. Thompson visited a few days, of last week in Omaha, Nebr., with her daughter, Mrs. Holmes. Mrs. Burns, of Sedalia, Mo., who had been attending summer school at Emporia, is visiting her brother, Mr. J. B. White. Mrs. Geo. McK. Miller, of Springfield, Mo., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Thompson. Mrs. America Holloway and Mrs. Sawyer are attending the Smoky Hill District Baptist Association in Osage City. Mrs. Lillian Clark spent a few days in Manhattan last week. Mrs. in Manhattan last week. Mrs. J. W. Finney entertained one evening last week complimentary to her son, Ondra, who left for Camp Punston last Thursday. Mrs. Nelson Hilton and daughter, Miss Viola, have returned from a weeks' visit in Niodemus. JUNCTION CITY, KAN. Notes from the Second Baptist Church A correction in last week's paper. It said the Mission Circle at its rally on the 5th Sunday said they raised $2.225. It was $2205 (Twenty-two dollars and five cents). Rev. C. R. Bruster is making good at the church; he is reaping some of the good gospel seed he has sown; he is baptizing from one to two every Sunday. Miss Alta Jones of Topeka spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. M. D. Jones, last week. The B. Y. P. U gave a musical concert last Thursday eve and had some of the best talent in the city on the program. Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Price, and Mrs. Wagonsweler—these white ladies gave their services to help the church—also some of the best talent of the church did credit to themselves in the excellent way they performed. The funeral of Mrs. Ella Cocala was held at the church last Friday. She was a member of the Household of Ruth; also of the church. She died in the full triumph of faith. She planned her funeral and selected Mrs. Ethel Wauldredge to sing "When I Shall See Him Face to Face." Rev. C. R. Bruster preached the funeral, which was very sad. She was 34 years old. She leaves a husband, Sargent Cocola, mother and father, Rev. and Mrs. Williams, two sisters, one brother, and a host of friends to mourn the loss of her. Mrs. Small and her two daughters of California are visiting Mrs. Short on W 10th St. Mrs. Short is the mother of Mrs. Small. OLATHE, KAN. Monday night a patriotic meeting was given for the drafted boys of Johnson county, who left Tuesday morning for Camp Funston. R. C Pay, Candidate for Courtty Attorney on Republican ticket, and Ex-Gov. G. H. Hodges were the principal sneakers. Several selections were rendered by the male quartette, after which a and petition blanks—Nick Chiles, president President Those who contributed and are en- rolled as members: William Smith Rev. A. C. Smith Mattle Jamerson Robert Glipson M. M. Mitchell G. W. Glipson Harold Owens Anna Rollinger Little Ctoley Mollie Owens Ida Lacey John Jimerson Thomas Hands Commodore Kidd Sister Lottie Little John Little Will Bryant Will Smith C. Kennedy C Bryent Sister Mabel Sister Gill G. W. Gill Sister Anderson Lenor White Boo Owens Sister Lilla Andrews Mergie Shell Sister Annie Ruffin Peteoe Welch Sister Campbell Louie James Willie Jimer on Annie Rollinger Noel Welch Mattle Jimerson Lizzie Hawley James Bryant Laura Rambow reception was given the boys at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ianon by the Acme Culture Club. At a late hour a two course luncheon was served. The drafted boys from Olathe are: Lawrence Caldwell, Joseph Manlove, Walter McCullough, and Buddy Talbert; from the country were Floyd Washington and J. Bass of South Park and James Crane of De Soto. The home guards of Olathe are making excellent record for themselves. Joe Ianon is captain and Arthur Sublett and Albert Lewis are 1st and 2d heutenants. They were the guests of the Kansas City Home Guards July Fourth. The Second Baptist Church of Olathe will give a big celebration at the City Park Aug. 5. Everybody invited. Amusements of all kinds And plenty to eat. Misses Lucile and Alverta Baker are visiting in Topeka. Miss Willa Beecham of St. Joe, Mo. visited her parents from Friday till Tuesday. Miss Mary Perby, who has been very sick for the past few months, is not any better, and Mr. Wm. Perby left last Wednesday for the government hospital in Leavenworth for an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Caldwell, accompanied by Amos Caldwell, returned Sunday from Carrollton, Mo. where they have been visiting Mr. Caldwell's parents for the past ten days. Eugene Jenkins of the mechanical training school of Quindaro spent Sunday with home folks. Miss Jessie Mae Pratt, after an illness of over two months, is slowly improving. The St. Paul A. M. E. church is holding a carnival this week, beginning with the Western University Glee Club, Monday night the 15th. The Acme Culture Club met with Miss Lida Crump Thursday the 11th. The next meeting, Thursday the 18th, with Mrs. Ida Fanon. ATCHISON, KAN. Chifford Murphy, a young soldier and a son of Mrs. Sylvia Murphy, who died at Camp Wayne, Mich. July 1, was buried from the A. M. E. Church Sunday, July 7. The services, which were very impressive, were very largely attended. Rev. Vaughan of Western University preached the funeral service assisted by Rev. G. B. Billops, pastor of the church. The home guards turned out in a body, headed by the City Band (white). They marched from the residence on South Sixth Street to the church. All along the line of march crowds of people stood with uncovered heads to do honor to him who had given his life for democracy. Mr. Johnson, a room mate of Chifford Murphy, and whom the Government sent to bring the body home, left for Camp Wayne on the 5:40 train Sunday, July 7. Mrs. M. E. Smothers, widow of Rev. Smothers, left last week for Excelsior Springs for a few days' rest after an illness of several weeks with malaria. The most successful rally ever held in the A. M. E. Smothers' home. to a close Sunday, when the thirty captains reported $1214. Mrs. Clyde Briggs, Captain of Club No. 16, leading with $105.84, Mrs. Jerry Taylor second with $100.34, and Mrs. K. Handy third with $91.10. The pastor, Rev. G. B. Billops, had offered $16 in prizes to be given to the three highest, and the ladies very generously donated the amount to the church. While these three captains were the highest, yet every one of the thirty captains reported, and all did well, showing that everybody worked, and the pastor and all the captains thank the generous public for the assistance given. The Utopia Art and Reading Club was very pleasantly entertained by Miss Edith Brown at her home on Mound Street. Miss Hattie Ingram is confined to her home, suffering from an attack of appendicitis, but at this writing she is slightly improved. Rev. A. C. Ferrel, presiding elder of the Wichita district, spent last week with his family and calling on friends. The Carnation Art Club went to Kansas City in a truck to spend the day at the home of one of their members, Mrs. Henry Brown. Miss Myrtle Skinner of Kansas City Kan. spent Sunday in the city the guest of Mrs. John Floyd. KEYTESVILLE, MO. One of the most complete and unique surprises of the season occurred in this city Monday 11:30 a.m. at the elegant residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Boone, Corner Jackson and Ridge Streets. In response to invitations which had been extended by their charming daughter, Miss Ruth, the Dumbar Club of which she is a member met in the spacious drawing-room to be entertained prior to her departure on the moon train. When the Rev. Dr. L. W. Harris of Carrollton was ushered into the room and introduced by Miss Mary Ford, there was a Jull in the conversation, and he was viewed awkward. A profound quiet was evoked when M. L. T. Jackson threw wide the doors, read the marriage announcement, and, seating herself at the piano, softly played Lohengrin Wedding March. With measured step Dr. Stary Flourmoy of Topeka, Kansas, with Miss Ruth Mildred Ray leaning on his arm, accompanied by her step-father, Mr. George Boone, marched into the drawing-rooft, where the marriage ceremony was performed by Dr. L. W. Harris. The bride wore a Copenhagen blue silk suit, white silk maline picture hat, white slippers, white gloves, and carried a showy bouquet of white rose buds and white lilies. The bridegroom was attired in the conventional black Prince Albert suit. Immediately after congratulations a dainty luncheon was served. The bride and bridegroom then bade adieu to mother and friends, and, seating themselves in Mr. Boone's car, amidst a shower of rice, were conveyed to the station, accompanied by Miss Mary Ford and Miss Leonora T. Jackson, who continued the rice shower as the happy pair boarded the train for Kansas City and other points. Mrs. Flournoy is a teacher in the Keytesville schools and has the best wishes of a host of friends. Among the guests present were: Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Wilkins, Mesdames Mildred Christopher, Rebecca Wheeler, Eva Redding, Carrie Duncan, Freddie Herald, and Misses Julia Mormon and Lottie Ewing. WINFIELD, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Fowler entertained at five o'clock breakfast Friday morning at the Windsor Hotel in honor of the six boys who leave the 19th for army service. Mr. S. A. Kimberlin of Pratt, Miss Lottie Johnson, and Miss Florence Banks of Wichita, Miss Johnson of Guthrie, Okla., and Miss Mabel Banks of Pretty Prairie motored down from Wichita and were the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery and daughter, Miss Josie Mae. Miss Gertrude Nichols and Mr. Clarence Faust spent Saturday in Wichita visiting relatives before Mr. Faust leaves for training. An enlovable picnic summer was given Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery honoring the boys who left the nineteenth to join the colors. Mrs. S. Irvin and daughter Miss Ivor were hostesses to a six-o'clock dinner Friday evening honoring the boys soon to leave for the training camp. Mr Calvin Walker of Hudson, Kan., was the guest of Miss Josie Montgomery Monday. Mr and Mrs. Cloud Brown entertained at two o'clock dinner Sunday honoring the boys soon to leave to join the colors. Roy Moore of Medicine Lodge was in Windsfield last Saturday the guest of Miss Dorin North. Leon Nichols and Roy Branson wert to Wichita last Monday on his illness Leon attended the soldiers' banquet Mayer A. J. Noble smoke to the soldier boys at the Second Baptist church last Sunday night. A large crowd was in attendance. Mr and Mrs. Andy Charles enter- Price $1.0 Per Year WAR SESSION OF MASONIC G. LODGE Grand Master Monroe Calls Masons to Emporia on August 28 to 30. Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Kansas and Jurisdiction, will convene in its annual session at Emporia on the fourth Wednesday in August Grand Master Henry I. Monroe expects this to be one of the greatest sessions in the history of the order. There will be lots of business to be considered during this session. There are a large number of Masons in the army and hundreds of others are contemplating entering and it is very necessary that the Grand Lodge meet to decide on matters pertaining to those going to the army as this calls for money from the endowment department in case of death and there will probably be many wounded and killed from this state before the war is over and the Masons will have to share their part of the burden, therefore the Grand Master would like for each subordinate Lodge to be well represented and prepared to discuss all matters that may come before them. He is not making any annual visits this year, but expects to meet representatives at the Grand Lodge. Everybody got ready to meet the Grand Lodge at Emporia, Aug 28. Grand Master Monroe requests the masters of all subordinate lodges to see that the secretaries send him at once, the name of every member who has gone to war. Any subordinate Lodge that has news to disseminate, send it to the Plaindealer, which is the official organ of the order. CAPPER WINS EASILY. CAPPER WINS EASILY. The Governor Carries Every County in the State for U. S. Senator. The people of Kansas have done a noble act and the right thing when they nominated Governor Capper for United States senator. He will not only do the whole state good, but the colored people can rely upon him for a square, fair deal. Governor Capper is wholesouled, big hearted and a man who believes J. H. GOVERNOR ARTHUR CAPPER Who Carried Every County in Kansas for United States Senator. GOVERNOR ARTHUR CAPPER Who Carried Every County in Kansas for United States Senator, in freedom of speech and the enjoyment of the same rights and privileges for every citizen as guaranteed by the Constitution. He has made pledges that if elected he will champion the cause of the down trodden colored people of the South and insist that they be given their God given rights. Let all Kansas sing his praises. Governor Capper carried every county in the state. tained at their home on North Mansfield St. last Saturday morning at a dinner the ABC Club. Many of the guests were from Arkansas City. About 30 guests were present. This was the loveliest gathering of the season. Mr. and Mrs. Charles are good entertainers. Miss Freeman, Grand Matron of the Eastern Star, was calling on the Eastern Star Chapter last week. HOSTESS HOUSE, CAMP FUNSTON The formal opening of the new Hostess House No. 2 for the reception, refreshment, rest, shelter, and protection of the women relatives and friends of the officers and men of the Negro Race in Camp Funston, Kan. will be held on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 2, 1918. All are cordially invited to be present. BEZABLISHEL 16 i8v8, —_————————— GICK CHILES, . . Editor ea Owner SUBSCRIPTION BATES? Wee Tear vervcccreoreccevcoesesseGl. 80 CAE MeMtDD secerssscceecesssseses 1,00 Maree Meaths sesssrecccesersesen 180 GQSVERTISING BATE, PER MONTH! $3.00 PER INCE, Matered at the Postoffice at Topets, Kan., ee Second Clase Mall Matter. Address all communications to The 10 eke Pleindeaier, 1129 Kansae Averat, Geockt, ‘Kanme,’ Money seat by Bxprevs: Poatotloe Money Oder of Regiatered Let. tee ta our risk] otherwise at (he risk of tae vender, "Voen the attention of The Pleinécaler t@ called to any misstatement of fecte 10 seen colamps, oF to any error concerning Bey mao or thing, correction will cheer: dally be made, Uasigned enmmusications, exeept from our fegulac correspondents, wil! aot be published, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU. TION No. 15, Be It resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansae, two-thirds of the members of each house concuiing therein: Section 1. That the followine proposition to amend the constitution Of the state of Kanvar in hereby sub. mitted to the quilifed electors of the state for thelr rejection or approval? Sec, 2, Tho Legislature may levy & permanent tax fot the use and bene. fit of the state cducntional tnstitu. tions and apportion among and «ap- propriate the name to the severaj 10- stitutions, which lev3. apportionment, and appropriation la]! continue u=ti | changed by statute. Nothing herein contained shall prevent auch further appropriation by the Legislature as may be deemed nocexsary from time to tme for the needs of wald atate educational Inatitutiong. Sec. 3, This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this stale at the election for representatives in the Legisjature in the year 1918 The amendment hereby projnmed uhal} be known on the official ballot by sho title “Amendment to the constitution providing for a permanent income for the state educational institutions,” and the vote for and against such amendment shall be taken as provided by law. See, 4. This resolution shall take]: effect and be in force from and after Sta pudlication in the statute book, aunnend the Senate February 28, 1927, Passed the House March 7, 1917. |) Approved March 10, 1917. I hereby certify that the foregoing le @ true and correct copy of original | Benate Concurrent Resolution No, 16, now on file in my office. (Seal) Secretary of State. | 1 BRNATE CONCULREENE BRESGULU ‘TION No, 18. A proposition to amend section 1 of article § of the constitution of tuu state of Kansas relative to the right of suffrage. Be it resolved by the Legialature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each rouse thereof concurring therein: Section 1, The following propu- altion to amend the constitution of the state of Kanzax ia hercby sub. mitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection* ‘That section 2 of article & of the con- stitution of the state of Kaoxas be amended to read as follows: Section 1, Lvery citizen of the United Staten of tbe axe of twenty. one years and upwards—who shall have resided in Kaneag six inonths next preceeding any ejection, and in the township or ward in which he or she offera to vote, at Toast thirty days next preceding such electlon— shall be deemed a qualified elector. Sec. 2. That this propoxition shail be submitted to the electors of the state at the general election in the year 1918 for their approval or re. jection, The amendment herery proposed shall be designated on the ballot by the following title: “Tre suffrage amendment to the const’. tution,” and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title, Bee. 3. That this resolution shal take effect and be In force from and after {ts pudjication in the statute eook. Passed the Senate "ebrunsy 24, 1917, Pavsed the House March &, 1917, Approved March 12, 1917, I hereby certify that the foreKo né fs a true and correct copy of origl. naj Senate Concurrent Kerolution No. 18, now on file In my office, JT. BOTKIN, (Seal) Secretury of State PROCLAMATION, To the Colored Ponte of Okjuboma and United States From (hia day on, under the isnu. ing stutement of the President of the United Stoex, you ure now free to wet and do ax you chooxe in defending und vpholding the dignity of the country in which you live und wher ever jou find any man, white or Dhuck, trying to deprhye you of your mherited and constitutional riplite by placing Jaws upon the statute beaks to prohibit you from enjoying the some right# and privileges av he enjoys, you are to Ignore i] such Jaws and all euch people who try to enforce there Jawe Such Lawi ure Mlegal and unjust und al) white men ~vho attempt to enforce them are pro. wermans and enemies ta the United States, The Prexident haa announ. fed that thix war fe 10 extablint de. moacrocy and freedom for all the people and any citizen whe fu dented shis right of free xneech und the piaht to register and vote and xhare equal disposition of the tarex pald {nto the treasury such a cilizen {8 not enjoy. Ing freedom and {t {# therefore his duty to defend himself elther by per. wuasion or by force, If these white outlaws insist on passing segregation orders compelling you to live jo por- tons of the city they may designate they are sympathizers of the kalse ‘and are spresding German propogan. da and should be met with force. Now there are plenty of white peo. ple in the North whose sentiments are unanimously In favor of you and belleve you should have your rights! and there are also a large number of white people in the South of the same opinion but there must be no Umidity or backing down when you atart. If you are not allowed to register as a voter at the proper time of registration, you should go S a body and drive those pro-Ger- mans out and demand that if you cannot register, they shall not, If they refuse to let you vote at a pre- ¢cinct, you should go in force and tear up the precinct as these people are Molating the law themselves when they refuse to allow jou to exer. cise your right of franchise. No governor or ex-officer who {a sworn tn do his duty cannot legally tarry out auch deviish propositions under the name of the law and you will be Justified In defending your. self at the extent of your life. We want to say here that you will never ket jour rights in this country until sou xhed A little blood and you will lind that a majority of white people wil] stand by you unt] the last, You may ax well ket rendy now to let that lage of pro-Germans know that po mean business. dda DIRECTORY TT ’ Grand Lodge Oftic'rs. "] HUY SIR FRANK WILSON, C. @ -} M1114 Buchanan, Topeka, Kan JSR A. W, HOPKINS, C. Q. 8.- ] 222 Dakota, Leavenwortt, Kan, {OTR, SARAH FORBE , OG, R.- ,. 717 C Street, Lincoln, Nebr, JOTR. EMMA GAINES C. @, P,- | 118 Buchanan, Topeka, Kan, SIR J. G. DURDETTE, C. G. ¥.- 431 Fourth Ave, Leavenwor., has SUBORDINATE LODGES Tabernacles: Crystal No, 29, Leavensorth, Ist an 3d Tuexdays.—Dtr. Lulu Woods H. P., 707 Kiowa, Dear No. 29, Abilene, 2d and tr Thursdaye—Dir, Mable asker. ville, H, P, Golden Rule No. 35, South Omaha, Nebr., lat and 3d Thursdays at A. 0. U. W. Temple 25th acd M Sts. Baddle Stapleton, H. P., 5825 S. 23d Street. Golden Sheaf No, 91, Omaha, Nebr., Ist and 3d Thursday afternoone, Taborian Hall, 24th and Patrick, — Dtr, Lulu Rountroe, if, P., 1125 N. Sth Btreet, Marlon No. 20, Fort Scott, Ist and 34 Friday afternoons.—Dir. A. W. dah H. P., 1418 E, Walt 8t. py Rule No. 12, Kansas City, tet and 34 Thursday afternoons —Dir, H. D. Dizon, H. P., 672 Winona. Rebecca No, 11, Kansas City, Ist and Sd Monday afternoons.—Dtr., Pau- he’ Woodferk, H, P., 823 ‘Free- man, + * Ruth Gleaner, Hutchinson, 1st and 2a Friday,—Der, Parthena Wooten, Ht, P., 222 BE. West, Salina Sunbeam, No. 7, Salina, Ist and ‘34 Fridays —Dtr. Sarah Hen. deraen, H. P., 469 N, 12th St. Golden No, 2, Iola, 2d and 4th Sat. urdays.—Dtr, Addie W&lfameon, HH. P,, 906 8, Walnut, Helping Tabor No. 4, Cherryvale, at and 3d Thoreday.—Dtr, Mary Holt, i. P., Dtr. Ida Teal, Sec'y, Rebecea No. 8, Coffeyville, Ist and 24 Thursdays—Dtr, Ada Johnson, Hi. P., 408 E. 7th Bt. Wichita No, 34, Wichita, Ist and 2¢ Thuradays.—Dtr, Rachel Lee, iH, Y., 415 N. Water. Mt, Hope, No, 3, Wichita, Ixt and 3d Fridays at Masonic Hall, 615 N, Main St —Dtr, Harriet W, Hor. ton, HP, 1825 N. Mead. Rebecca Ann No. 6, Ottawa, Ist and d Fridaya,—Dtr, Edna Lew, tf P,, 822 Olive. Covenant No, 38, Welr, 2d and 4th Wednesday.—Dtr, 8, A, Kinnell, HOP, Nox 41, Western Queen No, 17, Ft Scott, Let and ‘id Saturday atternoons,—Dtr, Kittie Word, H, P,, 321 Burt. America Davia No 18, Welr, 24 und 4th Mondava.—-U, 11 Adkins, C, M., Nox 25, St Anice No, 92, Lincatn, Nebr., 2d and 4th Fridays —Dtr, Lulu B Moore, C, 1., 2226 O Street. Amelia Levels No, 19, Omaha, Nebr, 2d and 4th Thursday afternoons at Taborian Hall.—Dtr. Rachel Har- rold, HH, P., 1540 Witltx, Queen of Wext No, 18, Kansas City, 2d and 3d Weduesdayx—Dtr, Jen. nie McClelland, @, P., 830 Freciman, Lautevator No, d3, Atchison, Ist and 2d Fridays —Dir, Dora While, C. V, M00" Uta Ate, Charity Roxe No, 24, Coffeyville, 1st nnd 3d Wednentavs, -Dir, M, Ve Fritz. HW. P., 406 B, 8d St, Peary Rose No 17, Topeka, Int and dW Weitnesdaya ~ Dtr, Ella Flshe,, HP. R, I-fox 28, Golden Nagle No 31, Topeka, lat and ad Mondiye. Dtr Nannle Sprad- Tex HW, LAT Lake, Western Sun No 9, Topeka, Int and 40 Fridayx.-- Dir Lutu Dell, He 1, 1013 Wo 1th St Macedonia No 93. Topeka, Int and ai ‘Chursdase Der Mester Luck, WoW, M1 Western, No Topeka Clinging Rowe No 27, Topeka, 2 ana 4th Friday aftirnoons —Dir, Nora Humuston, HP, 1047 College Magdalene No 85, Topeka, 2 and 4th Thursdays Dir, Mattie high. ardson, HEP, 1410 VanBuren, Deborah No, 49, Abilene, 2d ad 4th Thuredaye Dir Mable Harker. vite, HOP, South Cedar fee Temples, Marion Diyon No 2h, Newton, [at and 30 Tuesday nights —sir Joly Jackson, © OM, WY E. A2th St NOU Cain No, Atchison, Ist and qd Friday nights,—Jaa A, Brown, C oM., 1023-N, 7th Street, Humphrey No, 6, Omaha, Nebr., 24 and 3d’ Monday at Taborian Hall— Wm, Gontan, C, M., 2120 N. 24th, Evening Star No. 4, Omaha, Nebr,, Ist and 3d Monday nights, Tabor. lan Hall, 24th and Patrick,—J, W, ‘Lewis, 604 8. 26th avenue. Mme. 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The McCLULLANIYS STRAICHTENING OIL has no equal for strafghtening the Hair, Price 6c each, 615 Western Ave. Phone 4259.White Topeka Kansas, Mount Horeb No. 10, Leavenwortt every Monday night.-Jas H. Cha | vers, ©. af., 408, N. 10th Bt. Silver Leat No, 15, Salina, Ist an 3d Tuesday—John W, Swisher CO, M., 637 N. 7th St, St. Petria No. 8, Ft, Scott.—T. Ransom, C. M., 102 N. Wilson. Douns No. 24, Kaneas City, 2d anc 4th Wednesdays.—J, L. Jackson C. M., 315 Troup, Washington No. 25, Kanras_ City every Friday night—A, F. Wilson C. M., 940 N, Jersey, Sunny Side No, 69, Topeka, 1st anc 3d Wednesdays.—Sir F. M. Har. tie, R, 28, Jeffersonian No. 60 Topeka, Ist ant 3d Monday.—Sir Chas. Pillow, C. M., 1608 Quincy, St. Luke No. 6 Topeha, Tat and 4th Thursdays.—Sir W. N, Hale, C. M., 635 N, Western Avenue, Taborian No. 11, Wichita, Ist and Sd ‘Thuraday nights.—L. W Radford UM, 1624 Sherwood, A M_~= Harrold, S Omaha, Nebr., every Thuraday.—Sir J. Hl. An. -_drewn, C. Mi, 271 Grant Goldengate No, 17, Coffeysille, Ist and 3d Wednentay nighta.—N N. Gil. bert, C. M., 616 1. Fourth 8t. Moses Dixon No, 12, Parsons, Lat and 3d Thuradays.—Wm, Williams, C M,, 2201 Corning. Mt ‘Tabor No, 19, Lawrence, 2d aut 4th Monday#.—C,. H, Kuntze, C M., 932 KE. 14th Street. A. Hf. Richardson No. 1, Welr, tet and 3d Friday nights.--L. W. Stewart, C, M., Box 481, eee Tents. Masflower No. 46, Omaha, Nebr., ist and 3d Saturday afternouns.— Dir. Loulxe Proctor, Q. M., 2424 Burdette. | Crystal No, 21, Leavnworth, 3d Sate, urday afternoont,—Dtr, Alice Wil. lame, Q. M. Torinthian No. 27, Omaha, Nebr., 2d and 4th Saturdays at Taborian Hall, 2101 N, 24th St.—Dtr, Eva Irown, Q, M., 2113 Nichols. @ vee Palatiums, junflower No, 9. Coffeyville, 2¢ Wed- nesday.—J. H, Gentry, 701 Cast Fourth Street. EDITOR'S NOTES, | We visited at Osage City, Hutchin son and Great Bend last week, The weather was so hot we cannot jus! tell the condition of things as | seems that much of the crops ar burning up. AT OSAGE we found Mr. George Krisel and Clark Austin working in an auto fac. tory and learning the trade rapidly, This ts a condition the war has brought about in this town, Our old friend, Mr. J. Q. Me. Reynold and wife are prosperous and doing fine, aleo our friend, Mr, Guy Gleaves and wife. AT HUTCHINSON We visited the Blade office and out friend, Hon. Walter W, Evans, who is city tax collector ond also conducts a barbershop. Mrs. Joe Davis, one of the mout enterprising laden of the town fs agent for one of the best corsets on the market and making a great auc. cess selling to women of both races. The saddest thing that occurred during our stav in the citv was the death of Mr, Ergle Hinckle, an en. gineer at the Union Ice Plant. He was installing some new machinery, and by some accident a lever ailn- ped striking him over the heart. caus. ing instant death = Mr. Hinckle wad formerly of Norborne, Mo., and leaves a widow and four children. He was an energetic young man, only 26 years of age and was mastering his trade. In conversation with Sr. A. a. Sponsier, secretary of the Kanaas State Falr, he said: “Take {1 from me, after the war the South wil find the colored people will not staid for indignitice that have been heaped upon them for years, All distian. chixement and Jim Crow laws wit} become n thing of the past.” We visited the City park and met “lappy Williams, the South Ameri. Sc nn rentiniien |can cowboy, who is a king of ie snakes. He was born in lows, ralied in Texas but has been all over the country and Is now exhibiting rat- tlers of all breede and kinds, some ten to twenty feet in length and he has one horned snake which wae the first we ever saw. One rattler Io his collection {s forty.six years old. We dare say there are very few men like bim in the world. He makes all fairs. Rev. Henderson aod wife are do- Ing well, Mrs. Henderson is & daughter of Rev. J. Ry Ransom and they recently removed from Law. rence. The people of Hutchinson are very much in Jove with them, AT GREAT BEND we took notice of the wheat crop which though It is not as Jarge aa In past years, [t fs pretty fair, We were pleased to meet Mrs Riley Gardner, who Je a great adinirer of The Topeke Plaindeajer. Mra, Olle Robinson has just ree cently proved a claim of 160 actes of land tn South Dakota. She ir the wife of one of the leading carpenters and contractors in the west. Rev Ramey ts n junk dealer and is doing an cnormoun business, tle ix pastor of the Baptist church Mr _f, Selectman, who came to Great Tend x few veara ago without a dollar has now bought a good nu. burban home and {x renting a farm and says he will raise several hun. dred bushel of corn, that rain or no rin the corn crop is axsured, He hus hogs, mitch cows and a fine span of horses, Young Selectman Is to be congratulated for by keeping at hie work he has accumulated what he has and earned the respect and confidence of the best people of the town, Ile recently sold his res. tuurant and cafe ao he enn give more time to his cattle and farm. Mr, Juke Drown, the great wheat, grower, has a fine crop thie year. We visited the farm of the late Napoleon Robinson, twelve miles couth of Great Beni and of the many lurma we have visited this ts the}. inert. ‘They have a 1v-room modern |) rouse; electric lights, bath and every. hing convenient, We were surprised |, 0 find electric light» in a home such | 1 distance from town and we won.|! ered at the same but were informed |t hat they have storage batteries und lectrical appliances whereby they|' nanufacture thelr own "juice” on a |< enerating process, and a small mo.|¢ or pumps water into a large iank{9 or kitchen use and bath. They have |~ telephone also. We were invited y Mr. Robinson and sister, Mrs. J, I. Pope, to remain ut the farm over Ight and at first we hesitated say- ng that we had to leave for Topeka t 10 the next morning but they as- ured us that It would be no trouble hatever and Sunday morning we sat own to breakfant at 9 o'clock and at | _ D o'clock we were in Great Bend tn lenty of time for the train. Mr. | ¢ ‘itliam Robinson owns a fine Buick, | 4 nd he knows what to do with a car. e is m prosperous young man and |~ wns three hundred‘scres of land io festern Kansas from which he pro- aced over $2,000 worth of broom om last year. Mr, Napoleon Robin. on -homesteaded his farm over forey | | vars ago, coming here from Keo-| | icky in March and was joined by in wife In the following November. he survives him, and is vigorous and ralthy and the boss of the situation, here are seven sons and two daugh- re living A}l the boys are enter- feing and nearly everyone of them wns a farm, Only three of (be sen ure married, Mrs, J. at. ope, the widow anu Mrs, Downing e the daughters ind they are very dustilous and piogressive. The te Mr, Robinson was not lke the erage man of his race, for aiter mesteading his sand he did not rit wn and be contented with ttle | | it kept adding to his land until ihe tata now consists of over 400 acies, ne bovs filled with Inspiration from clr father were not satisfled with e four hundred acres but rent a rea hundred acre farm in addition, | M ey raixe on an average 5000 bush. sof wheat each year, These bays |. e not xitting idly by waiting for | Fe ee BR cee ee mee - You Can't go Wrong When You Order ; * w Vim and Vigor Hair Promoter « = : NO MORE MUL A AND sgaiet — R picid] APO Fee Vim and Vigor Hale Promoter 5 se Serta A new discovery—stops tho hatr a BY = from falling out and makes the hair B ey Cah long, Foft and glosav, ‘Thousands are Bg Re Felting resulta from’ {ts use, ,% . m Are you? Get a box today an? be AS ji, convinced a \ Price, 50 cents. 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Get a box today and know why, | [what is lettebut they bave'lgotter Property of their own and this land wit be held in tact for years to come for the benefit of the entire family, There wil! be no disputing or di- Yision of the estate at the death of the mother, They all have plenty and are used to ploaty, ‘This is the most lovable, patriotic family we ever met, they have no quarrols but agreo upon everything and the orders of mother are carried out, The boys are: William, Edward, Frenk, Har. ley, Arthur, Earl apd Jesse. Atitur fs assistant manager of tho farm, next to their mother gud a fine young man. Iie also owns an auto aud Is enjoying life. He Is not married as yet but the lady who succeeds in getting him will make no mistake, The farm Is well stacked with cattle, imiich cows, mules and horsen; chich. ens and turkeys by the hundreds, It fs certainly a treat to visit this home for it does one good to know that we have a family of this type, We met Mr. Calvin Harris and daughter. ‘They have a large car and Mr, Harrls ts now bullding fine home at a cost of several thou. sind dollars. Tho Robinson boys have the contrict When we visit Grent Bend this fall we shall visit the Harria home and give a descrip. Uve write-up of same. DENVER, COLORADO. ], Mr and Mrs. Daniel Ruse have re turned from Kansas City and Garder City, where the were the cuests o Mr. and Mrs, James Goodwin, While In Garden City they were highly en: tertained by Mr, an! Mra. John Cal. loway, and Mr, and Mrs. John McCor- mick, A masa meeting of the Notional Federation of Colored Women's Clubs which convenes in Denver this week, was held at Zion Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The church was filled to its capacity, and a very appreciated impromptu pro- gram was given, in which a delegate from each of the various states was called upon to tell briefly what their clubs were doing. Some very interest- ing remarks were made, and every one was out loud in their praise for Mrs. Talbert, the President of the Nation- al, and, without a doubt, she is bound to be re-elected. The meeting closed after singing the Doxology. Rev. C. W. Williams, of Shorter Chapel gave the benedic- ion, The session opened each day at om: cote sinas, | ‘WHEATLESS | ‘Det no mam cascncns, Daytnt om maze OCS ori ine waar. When in Excelstor Springs, Mo., the great Health resort, stop at the Albany Hotel—H. B, White, Prop. Cd f 1 a a: ame 8, s wh He ane ns oe aa on d f oe ete cd j ae cee gs 3 Bea ernie i bi Sea ail \ a I MADAM T. CRADDOCK 8INKFORD Everyone ia SAFE tn using SIN FORD'S MARROW POMADE. She guarantees to grow the hair or refund the money. It cures dandruff, atops hair from falling out. You can get two months’ home treatment for 33.50, by mail $1,80, 3 make a specialty of curing all scasp diseases, I will teach the art and hairdressing and culture through mail, or at my home address, and will also give diplomas when the course has been coropleted. Agents are wanted in every town. Write today for one of my agency terms and one of my Free Booktets. I also have Electricity Hair Brushes, Straightening Combs with lamp hol- der, hand made Draida and transfor. mations, all for sale. You can buy; Sinkford’s Hair Tonic, 50c; Shampoo. 25e; Morole Pomace 2c and 0c. All orders are given prompt attention. MADAM T, CRADDCCK SINKFORD, Phone Red 4618, OP Jackson St , Topeka, Kansas. THE INVINCIBLE CONCERT CO. Will give « Grand ‘ Musical Concert at the Second Baptist | Church. Corner 3rd | and Quincy Streets | AUG. 13th Don't Miss This Musical Trest —— —TOPEKA’S FiRST COLORED—~ LICENSED EMBALMER. G. W. Hamilton cee 5) i Pee Be Bs ay - f Soot i eee 9 | ee 5 : f an be : ee eae a a Mh A eee | af Our Popular Undertaker Breyihing New Bet toe dee ta Guarantesd, Phom 574, Sep Kansas Ava. Stonestreet & Son, al ren = eee = BR sie ay) A Undertakers and Funeral Directors + We enrty owe of the Snect fines of TNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. ‘We never sleep. Twe Licensed mmbab mere Ip attendance, Plove 62 - 634 QUINCE 98. ee Hours:—9 a, m., to 12:00 ms 2:38 p. m., to 5:00 p. m1. 7:00 p. Bay to 8:30 p. m, DR. J. M. JAMISON, Spreial Diseases. Phone 959 — 327 Madison Bt. DR. S. FLOURNOY, Physician and Surgeon. 608 Kaness Ave. Office boore? eon ea m tw 12 M. 9:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. a. ‘4:08 Dp. m, to 9:00 Dp. a. Phone 1147 E WONDERFUL ARRILLER tas success re ay od f ny ad a * j ed van ‘am ar tt jemoves Dandrvtl, Cures Scalp Disease, Beeictet ine tage cots Stubbore and. Shortit ey be. Try it and be Gite bademae sete te Wie Oita = ee Se Mare. ADA L. FUE MAMUFACTURING CO, Ti lodiasepolis Avenue MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA Wilson's Summer Garden ..Two acres of beautiful Blue Grass, Flowers and Good Shade with Teeter Boards, Swings, Rustle Banches, Pavilion with Plane, Refreshment Stand. Tables for Basket Lunches, Free Telephone and lighted by Acetylene Gas. This Garden for Rent to Church Socials, Band Concerts, 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 The Carnation Art club will give a band concert at the City Park, Wednesday, August 21. Mrs and Mrs. Chas. French are spending a few weeks at Kansas Camp, Creede Colo. Mrs. Matley Cohran is in receipt of a letter from her cousin, Private Isaac Richardson, who is now in France and says he is doing fine. Mrs. Anna Smith and brother, Mr. Walter McCombs are in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCombs, 615 Western avenue. The Masonic Grand Lodge will convene in Emporia Aug. 28 to 30. It will be the most important session ever held by Prince Hall Grand Lodge. It is the Grand Master that every lodge send representatives. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCombs returned Sunday from a two weeks' vacation in Excelsior Springs. Attorney and Mrs. Emmett Stewart of Muskogee, Okla., are in the city, the guests of his nephew, Mr. M.W. Cunningham and family, on Quincy street. Miss S. M. Fitchue and Mr. Julius McGree were quietly married in Kansas City one day this week. Mrs. Mary Woods left Saturday for Chicago, where she will visit her brother, Mr. D. C. Scott. She will be gone until September. Mrs. Alice Williams has returned from Terre Haute, Ind., where she had been called on account of the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. John Roundtree. She reports that her daughter is up and doing nicely. Mme. Alice McClelland Todd, who went to Excelsior Springs last week was forced to return on account of illness, and is now in a pretty bad condition at her home, 615 Western avenue. Mrs. Albert Hall, who for several weeks had been partaking of the healthgiving waters at Claremore Springs, Okla., returned one day last week, feeling fine and greatly improved in health. Her son, Master Raymond accompanied her on the trip. The Pastor's Aid of Shilloh Baptist church was entertained Wednesday by Mrs. Nora Buffington. The house was beautifully decorated in the Ald colors. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Cora Galnes, 1917 Harrison.—Mrs. Essie Clark, President. Mendanes S. Brown, S. O'Brien and Emma Galnes, were agreeable callers Monday and left an order for tickets for a trolly ride, which will be held Aug. 29 by Silver Star Temple No. 16. A large number of Kansas Masons have gone to war and many others will follow. Your presence is needed at Emporia Aug 28-30 to make suitable provisions for them. Mrs. Essle Clark has been enjoying a visit from her mother, Mrs. Sarah Wilson, of Klingfisher, Okla. She also visited another daughter in Kansas City. Mrs. Wilson has many friends in Topeka who spared no pains in making it pleasant for her while here. She returned last week to her home. Mr. Hayden Edmonds spent the week end at Camp Funston with his son, Private Arthur Edmonds. He says the young man is doing nicely and likes army life. He returned a day sooner than he intended on account of the intense heat. Miss Thelma Walker, stenographer and clerk with Attorney Elisha Scott and Dr J L. L. Ransom, received a silk handkerchief from her soldier friend in France. In one corner the figures, "1918" were embroidered in the colors of the allied flags. Though the young man is an Arkansas boy, he has already learned to write and speak French. The "War Session of Prince Hall Grand Lodge calls every Mass to Emporia Aug. 28 to 30. See that your lodge is represented Relleves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each insurer hours the name UT Beware of yourelfs. Read by all diversion. Mr. L. Vernon Graye, an old time Topekan who has, been residing in the Northwest and out around the coast, is in the city visiting his father, Mr. Lewis Graye and his many old friends, Mr. Graye is an advertising man, and represents a number of popular publications, in the list of which are The California Eagle (Joe Bass' Paper) and The Free Lance, a San Francisco publication. Misses Beatrice and Leotis Henderson, of Grandridge, Ill., are guests of Mr. H. H. Griffith and family, 1330 N. Kansas avenue. The former is a senior in the State Normal, Frankfort, Ky., and the latter is a graduate of the Street'er High school. She expects to accompany her sister to Frankfort, where she expects to enter a business college. Capt. Leon Jordan died at a Topeka hospital Saturday afternoon of last week. The body was taken to Stone-street & Son's undertaking parliars where it was prepared for shipment to Kansas City, his former house, Interment in Kansas City, Kansas cemetery. The remains were accompanied by his wife and son, Leon, Jr., and brother, Mr. Oliver Jordan. The deceased was captain of a company in the 49th Immune regiment, and saw service in the Philippines during the Spanish-American war. Besides his wife and son he is survived by a mother, sister and brother. The ladies of the Tabernacle drill team of the Evening Star Palatium No. 2 gave a surprise party on their drill master, Sir Dan Welleford at his home, Wednesday evening. A two course luncheon was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duffington and daughter, Mrs. Gennette Hally, Mrs. Anna Johnson, Mrs. Helen Floyd, Mrs. Pearle Moore, Mrs. Matsy Washington, Mrs. Bertha Morton, Mrs. Hazel Patterson, Mrs. Martha McDunnall, Mrs. Anna White, Mrs. Mable Worlidge, Mrs. Vinnana Williams and Mrs. Bessie Spradley.—Pearle Moore, captain; Hazel Patterson, secretary. HEAD OF W. U. PRINT SHOP VISIT8 TOPEKA FRIENDS Mr. Steele Makes a Hit With The Plaindealer Foreman. Mr. W. N. Steeie, instructor of printing at Western University, has been sojourning in the city the past two weeks, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Williams, 914 Buchanan. Mr. Steeie is one of the few real sure enough printers of the race and the first thirty-third degree man we have ever known to attach himself to a school for the purpose of teaching the art, it being a position usually filled by "dubs." He is not only a printer, but also possesses one of those things called a heart. After surveying the heavy load that was hearing down upon our shoulders, he threw off his coat and gave us a lift at a time when it is needed and highly appreciated. He will depart one day next week, for Chicago, where he will visit his sister.. He certainly made a hit in this shop and The Plaindealer has a steady job for him any time he may choose to accept. Hon. J. H. B. Taylor, an avowed friend of The Plaindealer, paid us a pleasant visit Wednesday. Mr. Taylor is secretary of the Lincoln, Douglass and Washington club, one of the most influential organizations for racial uplift and advancement ever organized in the state. The club is about four years old and stages a free band concert and an outing for the public some two or three times a year. As an organizer and builder, Mr. Taylor is the best of his race in the country, and it is through his untiring efforts that the L. D. and W. club has grown and prospered, and since the death of the old Kansas Lincoln Day club, it is the one organization to which the race can look to take up matters of importance. Mr. Taylor says that on the 12th of next February, Lincoln's birthday, the club will hold one of the grandest celebrations ever held in the West. Simmons or DuBois will be the speaker, Mr. Taylor said, and as is the custom of the L. D. and W. club, the public will be admitted free. Last week Mr. Taylor put his shoulder to the wheel and gave St. John A. M. E. church a lift in the wav of raising funds for the erection of their edifice, and as a result the rally was a success from every angle. GRAND MATRON GOES WEST. Kansas City, Kan.—Mrs. Pauline Freeman, grand matron of the O. H. S., left Sunday night, July 28th for Colorado, Utah and Arizona to complete her official visit to the different chapters over the jurisdiction. "COLORED MAN IS NO SLACKER." Every colored family should have one of these beautiful pictures. They come in five beautiful life-tone colors in gold finished paper matte frames, size 6x8. This is the only picture in the world showing the patriotism of the colored man in America's big war crisis. Price 25c post paid. Liberal terms to agents. Sample in sheet from size 16x20 only 12c. Big interesting mail free. FREY'S DISTRIBUTING AGENCY. PREY'S DISTRIBUTING AGENCY, Weatherford, Oklahoma. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer Aug. 2, 1918.) State of Kensas, Shawnee County, rs. In the matter of the estate of William Randolph, deceased, late of Shawnee County, Kansas NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of July, A D., 1918, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas duly appointed administrator of the estate of William Randolph, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. SARAH F. MALONE, Administrator. PROMINENT SCOUT MASTER DROWNS IN THE KAW Eugene Edward Vaughan, Sen of Dr. E. R Vaughan of Western Uni- versity Drowns in Kaw River. Kansas City, Kan.—The citizens of greater Kansas City were suddenly shocked last Friday noon when the news reached the city of the drowning of Mr. E. F. Vaughn, one of Kansas City's most energetic young men, while swimming at the scout camp at Bonner Springs, where he in company with several scout masters, had been conducting the camp for the past week. Mr. Vaughan had been engaged in the real estate and brokerage business for several years. Was also a 32 degree Mason, a member of the ushers' board of Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo., and was a factor in all civic organizations of the two cities. Mr. Vaughn was a graduate of Western University in the normal and commercial departments. His first position after completing his education was that of stenographer with The Topeka Plaindealer. For a number of years he had been engaged in school and commercial work at Tuskegee Institute and the state school at Normal, Ala. He was born at Pine Bluff, Ark, twenty-six years ago, and received his early schooling in the public schools at various points where his father was engaged in the pastorate. Together with a host of friends and admirers, he leaves a mother, father and two sisters, Mabel, who teaches in the High school at Claremore, Okla., and Pauline, of the city schools of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Vaughan was an ambitious energetic worker, putting heart and soul into whatever he set out to do and everything to which he set his hand he made a success. Peace to his ashes. SURPRISED BY AN OLD CHUM. Mr Tom W. Fine, of Wichita, Drops in on a Plaidain Scribe. This writer was agreeably surprised when our boyhood chum, Mr. Tom W. Fine, of Wichita, pranced in upon our editorial carpet Saturday morning of last week. He was en route to Kansas City, and it having been sixteen years since we had met, he took advantage of the situation and paid us a visit. The meeting was one of joy and pleasure, and recalled many happy incidents of Sunday fishing trips, etc., when we would stop a short distance from home and "frame" a story that would tally when our mothers met at the evening service and discuss our absence en route home. Mr. Fine is one of Wichita's progressive race men, owns good property and has a splendid wife. Mr. Fine is an admirer of The Topeka Plaindesaler and his heart and pocketbook are with the paper in the fight for racial uplift and advancement. He is past master of Arkansas Valley Lodge A, F. & A. M. and is also a Shriner. Truly we were delighted to see old Tom, and at the train Saturday evening we promised to meet at our boyhood home in Linn county during the next few weeks and add to our joy by the presence of "Mother" Sarah and "Mother" Mary. Tom also agreed to bring his wife and in order not to be outdone we pledged not to leave behind our hope of securing a wife. ANNOUNCEMENT. Topeka, Kan, Aug. 7, 1918, The Kansouri Presbytery of the Cumberland Prebayterian church (colored) will meet in S. S. Convention Aug. 13-14. Presbytery 15 to 20 inclusive. Fourteenth annual setting. DANFORTH REV. P. C. DANFORTH. Moderator. KINKY HAIR Alliance, Ga. Eriebenton Med. Co. accounts with All picture shows you that your ha CXELENTO GUNINE PORADE has come for my hair before I see it. It is short and scrawn and now it is in the cut and scrawn soft and silky that I can do it up on my head. JANIE BLADE Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it's nice and long. That's what EXELENTO ROMADE dress, removes Dandruff, feeds the lice of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and silky. After using a few times you can tell it will be so pretty and long, that you can fix it up to suit you. If Exelente don't do we claim, we will give your money back. 250 by mail on receipt of stamps or coin AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write P. Partington. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, GA. FREE ENING combs, with extra heavy back, fully guaranteed. With each comb we give lamp amp FREE. bend money order or stamps. MONEY BACK IF NOT BATISFACTORY. $129 postpaid. POSTPAID $129 Bairn hair, brushes, combs and toilet articles manufacturer prisons. Read two-cost stamp. Agenta Wanted. Address as follows: BUANAMA HAIR COMPANY. 11-11 Park Row, New York City. Address Dent. WANTED—Boy about 12 years out. Will send to school, feed and clothe —D. Childs, R. 27, Topeka, Kan. PROCLAMATION To the Worshipful Masters, Wardens, and Brethren of all Subordinate Lodges under the Jurisdiction of Prince Hall Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Kansas. Puruant to a resolution adopted at the close of the Forty-second Grand Communication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, held in the City of Winfield, Kansas, the Forty-third (43d) Annual Grand Communication will convene in the Temple of Saint John Lodge, No. 14, at Emporia, Kansas, on the fourth Wednesday of August, 1018, being the twenty-eighth day thereof, for the transaction of such business as may come before it for the good of the Craft. The Grand Session will continue on the twenty-ninth (29th) and thirtieth (30th). Each Lodge is required to fill out the blanks complete and forward on copy to the Grand Secretary at 940 New Jersey Avenue, Kansas City Kansas. These returns should be carefully filled and show the names of all the members in good standing up to the twenty-fourth (24th) day of June, 1918, and all other work done to that date. These returns, along with the Grand Dues, must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary not later than Aug. 15th, 1918. The Grand Session will open promptly at ten o'clock A. M.. This Proclamation will be read in open Lodge. Done by order of Prince Hall Grand Lodge Grand Lodge. H. I. MONROE, M. W. Grand Master. A. F. WILSON, Grand Secretary. GEO. M. ATWOOD MANUFACTURER OF Ice Cream and Ices Bell Phone West 2911 606 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. WESTER QU WILL OPEN SEPT. 9 and # Several thousand d improved Commerce A number of new ments making it p OUR FOUR-YEAR year Normal course Instruction, allowing of teaching in the t Special attention Students. Academic, 4 years Trade Courses, 3 y GREATEST INST For Catalog and other F. JESSE P PRESIDENT WY. HO BRAZILAIN HAIR GROWER AND HAIR PR PEROXIDE VANISHING CREAM BRAZILIAN BROWN FACE FOR BRAZILIAN SOAP FOR SCALP Will send combination on rece postage. WY. HO. SE SALES STERNE QUINN ALL OPEN ITS SEPT. 9, '18. and APPLI NE thousand dollars w Commercial Coun number of new Teache making it possible to FOUR-YEAR ACA normal course added, on, allowing a grad ing in the State of attention given to DR 4 years. Courses, 3 years. EST INSTITUTION and other Informa SE PECK DENT QUINN WESTERN UNIVERSITY WILL OPEN ITS FALL TERM ON MONDAY SEPT. 9, '18. WRITE FOR CATALOG and APPLICATION BLANK NOW Several thousand dollars worth of new equipment installed. A revised and improved Commercial Course answering the present day demands. A number of new Teachers have been added; together with new departments making it possible to give better instruction along all lines. OUR FOUR-YEAR ACADEMIC COURSE has been revised and a one year Normal course added, and approved by the State Board of Public Instruction, allowing a graduate a Teacher's Certificate with the privilege of teaching in the State of Kansas. Certificate renewable every two years. Special attention given to Military Training and War Work for male Students. Academic, 4 years. Normal, 1 year. Commercial 2 years. Trade Courses, 3 years. Theological, 4 years. Music, 3 years GREATEST INSTITUTION In the WEST FOR PRACTICAL TRAINING For Catalog and other Information write F. JESSE PECK or GEO. K. WILLIAMS PRESIDENT REGISTRAR QUINDARO, KANS. WY·HO·SE BRAZILAIN PRODUCTS AIN PRO HAIR PRESSER ING CREAM..... FACE POWDER..... IR SCALP. ..... on on receipt of SALES CO. HAIR GROWER AND HAIR PRESSER (Each).....50c PEROXIDE VANISHING CREAM.....45c BRAZILIAN BROWN FACE POWDER.....45c BRAZILIAN SOAP FOR SCALP. .....10c Will send combination on receipt of $1 50, 10cts. Extra for postage. WY·HO·SE SALES CO. Oklahoma, Okla. (First Published in The Plaindealer August 9, 1918. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. To Josie Wolridge, defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kan. by the plaintiff, Henry Wolridge, for a divorce. You are further notified that said petition must be answered on or before the 23d day of September, 1918, or said petition will be taken as true and a divorce rendered accordingly. Henry Wolridge by his attorney, ELISHA SCOTT (Attest:) Mary E. Chapin, Clerk District Court. By Mae Brewer, Deputy. "WANTED"—A good little girl from 8 to 11 years of age in a good home "one of the family, Orphan preferred. Address, Mrs. Hattie Houchens, 201 N. 12th St, Garden City, Kan. REAL HAND-MADE HUMAN CREOLE HAIR Mme. Baum's P. O. Box 145 Penn. Termin When writing mention The Plain All Nation Whitew B. F. B. PRO The Finest Cook ...Families Eat S 513 N. Main St., ERN UNIV QUINDARO, KANS EN ITS FALL TERM ON 9, '18. WRITE FOR CAT APPLICATION BLANK Mme. Baum's Hair Emporium P. O. Box 145 Penn. Terminal Station, NEW YORK CITY. 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