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The Topeka Plaindealer Twentleth Year. No. 48. TOPEKAN WRITES FROM FRANCE TOPEKAN WRITES FROM FRANCE Sergt. Major Joseph Rollins Gives a Brief Sketch of Life 'at the Front. Bn. Sgt. Major, Joseph Walter Rollins Headquarters 365th Infantry, American E., F., A. P. O. 766. France My deat Mr. Chiles; It is a soldier's delight, when he is not doing some prescribed work that has been set aside for him by his superior officer, to write to his old friends. However, we do not get to write as often as we would like to, due to the fact of the large volume of work we are compelled to do, especially myself. My office work keeps me busy at all times, working from sixteen to eighteen hours each day. However, the work in itself, is a pleasure to me, notwithstanding the many obstacles and other things that we are forced to run up against. Things are not as we might expect and as you people in the states think they are. This is a wonderful country, as the people, although they have been in the war for four years or more, they are just as happy as can be. They are the most wonderful little fighters you have ever seen, and they seem the happiest when they are permitted to go into the trenches and fight side by side with our boys. Seemingly they are very fond of our boys. They take us into their homes and make things just as homelike and comfortable as they know how, altho the white troops have tried to spread the same propaganda that they put on in the states. They pay no attention to that whatever. Our boys are making a reputation for themselves over here, altho you don't get the strait of it as you should. In every attack in which they are engaged in they come out victorious, with but a few casualties and many prisoners captured. Their morale is of the very highest, and they are fighting hard to end this conflict in order that they can get back to the states as soon as practicable. From the way things are going on at this time it does not seem long before we will be back with you. I am sending you a few handbills that were dropped in our area by an enemy airplane. You can readily see that they are ready and willing to give up. It is left to the U. S. as to what they want to do. For the short time I have been in the army I have made rapid promotion. At this time I hold the highest office of any non-commissioned ones. All the boys from Topeka seem to be making good, in some branch or another. How is the office force and Ira getting along? My kindest and personal regards to them all. Would be pleased to hear from you at some time. With best wishes for your health and success, I am Very truly yours. J. M. Rollins. November 19, 1918 Investigate Treatment of Captain Lathson From: The Inspector General of the Army. Subject: Case of Captain Lathson. 1. Your letter of November 14th to the Secretary of War regarding the case of Captain Lathson, has been referred to this office for investigation and same will receive immediate attention. 12. The last paragraph of this letter states, "This is only one of many hundred instances where injustice is practiced upon colored men in the United States Army." It is requested that you furnish this office full information relative to any instance or instances within your knowledge of injustices practiced upon colored men in the United States Army in order that a full and complete investigation may be made of each case. In order that an investigation may be possible it will be necessary for you to furnish specific information, as it is quite impossible to investigate general charges. J. L. CHAMBERLAIN FAYETTE, MO. Nov. 13, 1918. Dear Editor: Our churches and schools are open again after having been closed for five weeks on account of Spanish influenza. On Sunday our congregation was appreciably large. It announced that the people were hungry and thirsting for the gospel. Roy Wm. Pankey of Louisiana was with us. On Monday morning at 5:30 o'clock we were aroused from our morning sleep by the blast of whistles a flaring of cums and rousing of the bell. The whole city was astir welcoming the glad tidings of peace. We were SOME OF THE HANDSOME BUILDINGS AT THE INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE A DEAUTIFUL SCENE AT THE TOPE KA INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE invited to join the whites in a parade and our station assigned in the march, led by Prof. Craven, principal of the school. We took the place assigned us, banners unfurled. The national emblem was floating gallantly in the breeze, our hearts beating a tune of triumph at the bravery of the Negro soldiers in France. But those beating hearts which had hoped to get the first taste of the democracy which the courage and bravery of our boys had brought to the world were soon disappointed. When forming the parade we had been placed in fourth rank immediately behind Howard S. Payne College. After the marshal of the day had a little conference with conferences we were ordered to move back. This we did. Then we were ordered still farther back to make room for a lot of white kids. We obeyed again. We were told to go back still further, that the automobiles might come in. Then our hopes died, and we folded our flags and returned to our homes. We could stand no more of this democracy. The white men of the city were overjoyed and perhaps lost their equilibrium, or that damned rebel prejudice caused them to overlook the fact that our boys were in the front when through their valor, marching four hundred thousand strong, they broke the morale of the Hun army and brought this day of jollification which we were denied the right to celebrate. Even Old Glory could find no place in the rank if borne by Negro hands. We are going to take up the unfinished business in this country and get our rights. At present they have been tabled until the boys come home. There will be a meeting held next Tuesday night the 19th to raise money for habeas corpus proceedings of the Kansas Defense Society. The meeting will be held in the Second Baptist church. Send me twenty copies of the Plaindealer next issue. Yours for the rights of the Race. W. II. YOUNG. Box 184. SOME OF THE HA DOING HIS BIT. Boicourt, Kansas, Nov. 18, 1918. Mr. Nick Chiles. Dear Sir: You will welcomely find enclosed $1 50, my annual subscription to the Plaindealer. I also enclose to you $5 00 to the Kansas Defense Society. Now is the time to hold up our heads and look after each other as a race of people and come to Mr. Chiles's rescue. Stay with him; stick by him, and this Lincoln will stop from you race pride. Brother Chas. Rodick. R. R. No. 2. Boicourt, Kan. OMAHA. NEB. Allen Chapel A. M. E. church has been placed back on the map of time. The flu kept us out of the church one month, not quite two months since conference. Last Sunday at the quarterly meeting P. E. Terrell was with us. It rained all day and snowed a little. The meeting was a spiritual one. $56.50 was laid on the table. Paid the pastor $115.00; P. E. $18.20; in the aid treasury $14.00 Total for the quarter 312.20. One convert; 6 joiners; 4 probationers. Our church is beautifully fitted up with a $205.00 furnace installed. Electric fixtures at a cost of $50.50; chair in the rear of the pulpit; a cloak room for the choir; 120 full members; they place on the table over $50.00 every Sunday. We are proud of our members. They give as God prosperst them. Hurrah! Hurrah! Peace on earth! God grant it may be to all mankind, regardless of color! Wishing you to know that we are for the Rev. Doctor Ransom for bishop first, last, and all the time. ```markdown ``` BRIDGEFORTH AT THE HEAD OF T.I.I. Installation Program and the Farmers' Conference Best Ever Held in Kansas. One of the finest displays ever witnessed was that of the Sunflower Agricultural Association at the Topeka Industrial Institute, about three and one half miles east of the city. This is the tenth annual session of the organization, and never before in its history was a greater session held, nor the display more beautiful than that held on Nov. 27, 28, and 29. The auditorium was liberally decked with huge pumpkins, potatoes, turnips, wa- 1910 PROF. GEO. R. BRIDGEFORTH HANDSOME BUILDINGS AT THE IND termelons, parsnips, apples, cabbage, in fact, every kind of vegetable; here were thousands of cans of different kinds of fruit, made by the wives of farmers, of clubs, and by the domestic science students of the T. I. I. On the walls were many kinds of beautiful fancy work. The sessions were well attended by many wealthy farmers from different points in Kansas. Rev. Rodgers Delivers Thanksgiving Address. The thanksgiving and peace service was held Thursday morning. Rev. J. C. Rogers of Hutchinson delivered an excellent sermon and dwelt at length on the service of the Negro soldier on the firing line. At the afternoon session W. W. Russell read a paper on "Poultry Production." Mr. William Peck told "How to Care for the Work Animal." Hon. Nick Chiles spoke on: "The Acquirement of the Negro Americans on the Farm and the Opportunities of the Young People." At 7 p. m. prayer was offered by Rev. J. C. Rogers of Hutchinson, Kan. Song, "All Hail," by the community. Short talks were made by the following people: Mrs. Chas. Lytle, Mrs. J. Pace, Mrs. J. R. Rogers of Ottawa, Miss Ada Walls, Teacher of Oakland school, and Prof. Kirk, a detention agricultural teacher of Manhattan. At the Friday morning session Rev, S. E. J. Watson, Rev. Jefferson, Rev. King, and Rev. J. C. Rogers ably discussed the subject: "The Rural and Urban Church, to Suit War and Peace Conditions." This promoted much interest in all who were present. The grandest feature of the occasion took place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when Prof. Geo. R. Bridgeforth was inaugurated as the new Principal of the Institute. Prominent men from different sections of the 1 country were here to be present and to take part in the excursion. Prob. Briogerotch Installed. The installation services were opened with Scripture reading by Rev T. L. Griffith, Prayer, Dr. S. E. J. Watson Remarks by Hon. J. B. Larson, President of the Board of Trustees, who acted as master of ceremonies. Interesting addresses were made by the following; Mr. G. W. Jones, one of Topka's wealthiest farmers, who spoke briefly on "The Advancements of Colored Americans from the Early Sixties to the Present Time," who, when he had finished, presented the keys of the Institute to the new President. Hon H. L. Monroe, one of Topka's most brilliant men, who was a graduate 1904 and is now county clerk, made a short talk and particularly urged the students to grasp every opportunity offered them. Other addresses were made by W. D. Ross, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Rev J. H. Van Lew of Wichita, Dr. I. C. Lyman of New York, Prof. F. Roundtree, Principal of the Monroe School in this city, and Prof. Ezekiel Ridley, Principal of the McKinley, also of this city. The new President, Prof. Bridgeforth, then made a response to all that had been said. His address was one of the grandest ever listened to and one which will long be remembered by all who were present. The President praised Kansas for the fact that she was the first state to abolish liquor, and that her people are co-operative. He prizes the educational system, especially that which educates the hands as well as the minds of the young. He also praises the Trustee Board, who are able, trustworthy men and who are well qualified to look after the maintenance of the school. Prof. Bridgeforth also looks forward to the time when the military training will be introduced into the institution, and when the Topeka Industrial Institute will be the greatest in the United States. When the program was ended, five INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE minutes were devoted to a demonstrative display of chemistry, printing, blacksmithing, tailoring, dressmaking, domestic science, carpentry, and dairying. This was particularly pleasing to all. Gov. Capper inspires the Crowd. At 7 o'clock Hon Jumae H. Guy made a pleasing introductory talk previous to the address made by Governor Arthur Capper. Mr. Guy told that he had known Mr. Capper thirty years ago as a mere long-hand reporter for a local paper, and now that he is in the White House at Washington. He also said that Governor Capper was always interested in the school, and that it was never too dark or cold for him to render his assistance when needed. Mr. Guy then introduced Governor Capper, who for a few minutes gave way to a hearty applause by the audience. He then proceeded with his address. Mr. Capper told of his early life, and how he had come to Topeka thirty-four years ago; after being governor, how he had tried to serve all people. Now that he is United States senator he will stand up and fight for what is right, for the Colored American citizens. He complimented the colored people of Kansas for the great part they have played in the world war and paid a tribute to the work being done in the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute. Other addresses were made by Mrs. S. H. Torbett, Mr. Prouble, Hou. Sears of Hill City, Kan., Mrs. S. F. Malone, and Prof. R. E. Lee of Kansas City, who is Principal of the Lincoln High School in that city. The programs as a whole were excellent, and each was marked with national nars led by Prof. Jackson of Kansas City, who is an accomplished musician. Mr. Jackson is also the ```markdown ``` assistant music teacher at the school. The Principal and students deserve much credit for the wonderful work they are doing. Mr. Bridgeforth came to Topka the latter part of August to begin his new work. He is formerly from Tuskegee, Alabama, and is one of the leading educators of the South-lands. The people in the West have made a wise choice in selecting such an able leader. The Institution has an enrollment of one hundred and twenty-five. Students are attending the school from nearly every state, and the prospects are for a much larger attendance after the holidays. Friday evening a banquet was served in the spacious dining room of the girls' dormitory. About sixty men and women sat down to what proved to be one of the finest and best prepared feasts ever served at the institution. Many toasts were responded to by the diners who imparted good and wholesome advice. Fany Prizes Awarded. Saturday morning prizes were awarded to the following: Mr. H. Bryant, squaw corn, second prize, Southern Queen sweet potato, third prize, Irish potato, second prize. Ella Bohn, Carrot, 2d prize, turnip, 2d prize, black-eyed peas, 1st prize. Mrs. Cudahy, green onions, 2d prize, cherry preserves, 2d prize, canned blackberry, 2d prize, stuffed peppers, 1st prize, preserved cherry, 1st prize. Mrs. More, hottest lily, 1st prize. John Chiles, Heroert squash, 1st and second prizes, sugar pumpkin, 1st prize, Irish potato, 1st prize, squaw corn, 1st prize, cabbage, 2d prize, sweet corn, 1st prize, water melon, 1st prize. W. Buckner, Butler beans, 1st prize, yellow sweet corn, 1st prize. William Turner, white sweet potato, 1st prize, yellow sweet potato, 1st prize, red sweet potato, 1st prize. Mr. D. Chiles, Yellow Jersey sweet potato, 2d prize, Bermuda sweet potato, 2d prize, cabbage, 1st prize, Southern Queen potato, 2d prize. Mr. Phillips, turnips, 2d prize, carrot, 2d prize. C. C. Lytle Jr., squaw corn, 1st prize. R. R. Lytle, yellow pop corn, 2d prize, white pop corn, 1st prize. C. C. Lytle, white dent corn, 1st prize. L. Luyle, parsnips, 1st prize, Southern Queen sweet potato, 3rd prize. them Queen sweet potato, 3d prize. Mrs. Geo. Hicks, calico corn, 1st prize, pickle lillie, 1st prize, canned red plums, 2d prize, canned tomatoes, 3d prize, canned apples, 2d prize, sweet pickles, 2d prize, canned beans, 2d prize, catup, 3d prize, yellow tomato preserves, 1st prize, yellow peaches, canned, 1st prize, canned sweet corn, 3d prize, pear preserves, 1st prize, canned strawberry, 2d prize. Mrs. D. Alexander, canned squash, 1st prize, cutern preserves, 3d prize, sliced green tomato, 2d prize, canned blackberries, 1st prize, canned plums, 3d prize, canned tomatoes, 2d prize, tomato preserves, 3d prize, catup, stuffed mangoes, 1st prize. Mrs. H. C. Wilson, pickled corn, 1st prize, pickled pears, 2d prize, catup 2d prize, canned squash, 2d prize, canned blackberry, 2d prize, canned plums, 3d prize, sour pickles, 1st prize, chowchow, 2d prize, canned peaches, third prize, canned apples, 1st prize, water melon preserves, 1st prize. Mrs. C. E. Brown, Oakland, spiced beans, 1st prize, canned peaches, 2d prize, canned tomatoes, 1st prize, canned strawberries, 1st prize, canned corn, 2d prize, canned beans, 1st prize, plum butter, 1st prize, tomato pickles, 3d prize, tomato preserves, 2d prize, pear preserves, 2d prize. Literary Art, canned vegetables, 1st 2d, and 3d prizes. East Hill, fancy work, 3d prize. Elder Blossom Club, fancy work, 1st prize, quilts, 1st and 3d prizes. The quilts were made by Mrs. Henry Wilson. Mrs. Philip, calico quilt, 2d prize Miss Ada Walls, teacher (Oakland school), children's dresses, 1st and 2d prizes... Domestic Science Department, of which Mrs. H. Martin is teacher, aprons, 2d prize, towels, 1st, 2d, and 3d prizes, embroidery work, 1st prize, dresses, 1st prize, crocheting, 1st prize, muslin underwear, 1st, 2d, and 3d prizes. Culinary Department, potato cake, 1st prize, white cake, 2d prize, pickled beets, 1st and 2d prizes, apple jelly, 1st prize, chow chow, 2d prize. Shamrock Club, fancy work, 2d prize. Mrs. J. Hicks, fruit cake, 1st prize, white cake, 1st prize. Lulu Beach, marble cake, 2d prize. Mrs. Geo. Hicks, fruit cake, 2d prize, white and orange cake, 2d prize. Minnie Campbell, layer cake, 28 prize. W. W. Russell, buff Orpingtons, 1st prize. Mrs. Moore, white Wyandotte, best female bird, 1st prize, best male bird, 1st prize. Mrs. Alexander White, Plymouth Rock, best female bird, 1st prize. Mr. R. Cunningham, red barred Rock, 1st prize, young barred Rock, 1st prize. Mrs. Hicks, White Wyandotte, 1st prize. Theo. Pace, white Leghorn, 2d prize Mrs. White, white Wyandotte, 2d prize. Mrs Eudaly, white Wyandotte, 2d prize, brown Leeborn, 2d prize, Mrs. H C Wilson was awarded the first prize, $5.60 for the largest variety. She had sixty-six different Price $1,50 Per Year kinds of canned fruits and vegetables. Mrs. Dora Alexander was awarded the third prize having forty different kinds of canned fruits and vegetables. ABILENE, KAN. Mr. Hancy Tyler is home from Richmond, Va, for a permanent stay for the winter. Mrs. Wallace Travis and friend stopped in town Saturday between trains en route to Salina. Miss Blanche Patterson and Miss Parker were in town to attend the funeral of Miss Bettle Tyler. Rev. Goss of Ellsworth was in Abilene Sunday to hold services at the A. M. E. church, but owing to the flu being so bad in town services were not held. Mr. Crop of Lawrence, who has charge of the cement finishing on the high school building, has given the greatest satisfaction to his employer. Mr. Stinnett and wife of Kansas City, Mo., have taken rooms at Sargent Gibson's residence. Mr. Stinnett holds the position of head porter at the U. P. Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Hedge of Salina have taken rooms in the Brewer Flats, and Mr. Hedge is employed on the high school building. Sargent Gibson speaks of taking a trip to Kansas City, then to Denver. Colo. Sargent Gibson is so fixed that he can make some nice lady a happy home. SALINA, KAN. Wendell Williams, the 19 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Williams, died at the family home on West Sprince of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Smith Undertaking Parlors, Rev. Brubridge of the A. M. E. church officiating. Floral offerings were many and beautiful. Mrs. Pearl Greene Bell, who has been ill for some time, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Greene on North 3d Street. Funeral services were held at St. John Baptist church, Rev. W. P. Banks officiating. Floral offerings were many and beautiful. The body was in charge of the Household of Ruth, of which she was a faithful member. The remains of Mrs. Clifton Perry, a former resident of this city, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Crews, at Lincoln, Neb., were brought home Monday evening, and funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the St. John Baptist church by Rev. Banks. Floral offerings were beautiful. The body was in charge of the Sunbeam Tabernacle No. 7, of which she was a faithful member. Messrs Albert and Claude Lewis of Olathe and Mr. Fred Williams of Chicago attended the funeral of their cousin and nephew, Wendell Williams. Among those who are ill with the influenza are Mesdames Wm. Garvin, Ilorance Wilson, and Misses Bessie Greene, Essie Nelson, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Boswell and family. Miss Geraldine Bryant entertained with a six-o'clock dinner Saturday evening. A delicious four course lunchon was served, covers being laid for Misses Elizabeth Williams, Lauline Cole, Elizabeth Jackson, Edna Asbury, and Measrs. Clarence Hudson, Wm. Wigley, Albert and Claude Lewis of Olathe. A number of Abileners attended the funeral of Wendell Williams. Mr. Calvin Munsey of Kansas City was in the city last week for a day as the guest of Mr. Estelle Woodley. Mesdames Bertha Lee and Essie Ross are seriously ill at this writing. Mrs. Joe Eliza is rapidly recovering from a serious attack of influenza. Privates Garnet and Parker of Fort Riley were recent visitors in the city. Mrs. West Hudson is ill at this writing. There will be a wedding announcement made December 2. The bride to be will have attained the age of 18 by that time, and the bridegroom to be is twenty. Mr. Johnnie Williams of Newport visited in the city last week, the guest of his mother, Mrs. Josephine Price, and niece, Miss Elizabeth Perrin. A new musical organization has been added to Salina High School—a glee club composed of eight colored voices. The glee club will make its first appearance Thanksgiving by singing two numbers: "Italia Beloved" from "Martha," and "Now to the Banquet We Press," "Sorcerer." YALE, KAN. Mr. Edward Miller, who has been sick for some time, is now improving nicely. Mr. Dennis Hudson is improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons of Yale, who has been sick, is now improving. Mr. James Miller and Mr. Norman Sampon made a trip to Pittsburg Saturday evening. Mrs. Callie Lewis made a quick trip to Pittsburg Tuesday. Mrs. Sarah White has been in Yale visiting her friend, Mrs. R. H. Baker. Also Mrs. Allie and Mrs. More of Franklin, Kan. Mrs. Gibson's mother is here visiting with her other daughter, Mrs. Simmons. The funeral of Mr. A. G. Beaton, who died Nov. 21 at Yale, was held at Mt. Hibron Baptist church Nov. 21. He was buried in Pittsburg. He leaves four daughters, two sons, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Entered at the Postoffice at Topokha, Kan. as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Iopala Plaindealer, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Topokha, Kansas. Money sent by Express Postoffice Money Oder or Registered Letter to our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. Then 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. Unused communications, arepa, from our regular correspondants, will not be published. The Kansas Defense Society is growing rapidly. The good people from several parts in the United States are kindly responding to the appeal of the organization. We are asking the aid of every loyal negro man and woman in the freeing of the court martialed soldiers of the 24th Infantry, who are imprisoned at Leavenworth Kansas. The Editor in Other Cities The Editor in Other Cities We visited Cameron, Trenton, Gilhtin, Chillicothe, Brookfield, Salsbury, Keetsville, and Norborne. At Cameron we were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Ridge. They have a beautiful home and are among the leading citizens of that town. We visited Grand Master W. W. Fields. He conducts the leading barber shop in Cameron and says the subordinate lodges are doing well, and at the grand session to be held in Omaha in 1919 they will make their best report. Mr. Wilson also conducts a very nice rooming house. At Trenton, Mo., we were the guest of Mrs. Clark. She is one of the progressive ladies of Trenton. Miss Edna Cooper is one of the teachers in the public school. Mrs. M. Brunell has recently purchased a beautiful 6 room modern home and is doing nicely. We also met our old friend Andrew Housley, who is a highly respected citizen, and A. W. Stevens, who owns a beautiful home and who is employed at the depot. Mr. Booker, who conducts the leading barber shop, is doing nicely. Mrs. Booker is a sister of Prof. C. F. Clinkscale of this city, and the mother of Mrs. B. F. Golden, who has a first class tailoring shop at Kansas City, Mo. Not long ago Trenton was the scene of a social upheaval. A prominent white business man, manager of the leading dry goods store and a member of the Elks lodge, married a young colored woman of that city. This young man had been the leader of his circle and well liked by every one. When he resigned his position to take his bride to the home of his parents in Des Moines, he was made the recipient of many presents and social affairs. After he had gone, the news rapidly spread that it was a colored lady he had married. Gossip says the white people went so far as to send a delegate to Des Moines to find out if this were true. They were informed that it was. The affair was discussed with all its details for nine days. In the course of a conversation between a white and a colored lady who were discussing this wedding it turned out that they were half sisters. Other relatives were found among the white and colored people of Trenton, and everything became quiet again. We praise the colored people for the courage they had in getting these white people "told." If this were followed out all over the country the white people might begin to recognize their colored relatives and do more for them. At Gallton, Mo, we found the colored people progressive. They are raising hogs and farming. All are doing well, and everybody was happy. We arrived at Brookfield early in the morning but found three saloons already open. We were told that their best patrons were among the colored men, that they were the first to come in the morning and the last to leave at night. We hope next July will start them working for themselves instead of the saloon keeper. At Chillicothe we were the guest of Mrs. Sawyer and her son and daughter. Mrs. Sawyer is the mother of Prof. Nat Sawyer of this city. The Sawyers are among the leading citizens of Chillicothe and are doing well. We visited the Baptist church, of which Rev. Alfred is pastor. We were called upon to address a meeting that was being held and found the people appreciative and responsive. Many of them subscribed for the Plaindealer. Chillicothe has a refined, industrious class of young colored ladies, and if the men would follow in their footsteps, there would soon be more than one man to run a lunch counter. In Macon we had the pleasure of dining with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Maxwell and shaking hands with little Jacob Jr., who is only 14 months old, but who has the say of the household. Mr. Maxwell owns a fine truck farm. He believes the greatest factors in his success have been persistence and service. Mr. Maxwell can be depend upon every hour in the day for honesty and uprightness. There are two grocery stores in Mt. ron, one owned by Rev. Howard and wife, and the other by Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Adams. We met our old friends Mr. and Mrs. Brag. They own their own ome. Mr. Frag is employed at the post office. Mr. and Mrs. Brag have two sons in France. The Baptist college is located in Macon and is well attended. We stopped in Salisbury for a few hours and found the colored people busy making money. They believe in being happy with their work. We met our friend Mrs. Black, who owns a beautiful home in Salisbury. At Keetsville we were the guest of Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Wilkerson, who is pastor of St. James A. M. E. Mission. Since coming to Keetsville Rev. Wilkens has paid his church out of debt and added many new members o it. Though he is yet young in the ministry, he knows how to interest the people, not only in the church, but in a business wey. The people have put on new life since he has been with them and feel like American citizens. Keetsville is proud of Rev. and Mrs. Wilkens for the work they are doing. We were sorry to hear of the illness. We were sorry to hear of the illness of our friend and subscriber Mrs. Sallie Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carter own a fine piece of property. They seem to have the secret of happiness and are doing well. We had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Stacey Flournoy, who is the wife of Dr. Flournoy of this city. Mrs. Flournoy is one of the popular teachers in the public school. The people speak very highly of the manner in which she conducts her school room. We met our friend J. W. Ewing. He is employed for the railroad company, which position he has held for a number of years. We found a very ordinary class of white people in Keetsville who have not yet learned to consider the colored man as a brother. Notwithstanding this the colored people of Keetsville are making good. At Norbourne we visited the school and found two very busy teachers, Mrs. J. R. A. Crossland, who was Miss Myrtle Curr, is the wife of Doctor Crossland of St. Joe, Mrs. Crossland says the children are doing well and learning fast. Mr. Chas. Thomas has one of the largest threshing machines in that part of the country. He has built a fine bungalow for his son and owns some very fine property. We were the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Siler whole at Norbourne. Rev. Siler is pastor of the A. M. E. church and very popular and highly respected by the citizens of that town. He has money to help his friends at any time and gladly advances it whenever he is called upon to do so. We were very pleased to meet our old friend Eustus Slaughter and wife. They own their own home and are the proud parents of three children. Mr. Slaughter learned the harness and shoe repairing trade and is doing well. He enjoys the confidence and respect of the town. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Marlowe are doing well. Mr. Marlowe has a tailoring and repair shop and is one of the leading citizens of Norbourne. We found most of the colored people growing hogs, farming, raising chickens, and doing well. LAWRENCE. KAN. The Hayter Brothers are having a good trade since moving to 846 Vt. Street. Mr. Raleigh Albert Hayter, of Co., 805 has been commissioned Sargent and is somewhere in England. Mrs. Carrie Sanford has been sick for the past week, but is somewhat better. Miss Odette Coleman has a position as teacher in the Tusgeegee University extension department. Mrs. Nelle Brodie is confined to her bed with a sprained ankle. Dr. Hurley says it will be about the last of December before she will be able to be around. William L. Herod Court No. 4, had their election of officers, Mrs. Josse Ware, Matron, Mrs. Corn Yenger, Vice Senior Matron, Mrs. Jennie Elliott, See, Mrs. Henrietta Turner, Treas, Mrs. Martha Henderson Josua. Mr. R. O. Beverly of K. C. Mo spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Mattie Beverly, 1013 N. J. St. Quarterly meeting at St. Luke's A. M. E. church, Rev. Daniel Haworthine Jeltz, will preach at 3 o'clock. Presiding Elder Hurris will be present and conduct the meeting. Misses Belle and Loretta Thomas and Miss Minnie Hughes will spend Thanksgiving in K. C. Kanaas. Miss Anna Roberts 1214 N. J. hs Miss Anna Roberts 1221 N. J. has ADA'S HAIR GROWER in 3 months will make the hair long, soft, and glossy. A trial will prove it. When in Kansas City call on the manufacturer. We want five agents to represent us in every city and [Illustration of a woman with long hair and a white dress]. 1212 Euclid Kansas City, Mo. Brunch Outlet 517 Shavance, I1 Worth Don't fail to visit our up-to-date Hair Dressing Parlors at either place seen sick the past few days and is somewhat better. Mr. William Jones of Kansas City Kansas will spend Thanksgiving with his cousin Mrs. A. Thomas. The Douglas County Patriotic Club met in a mass meeting and protested against the Jim crow, War Camp Community House. Mrs. Hays and children Master Jacob Herbert, James Adolph, and little Miss Frances have been visiting in the city with her sister Miss McWilliams will return to Hutchinson this week. Miss Lois Stout, 1214 N. J., has been threatened with appendicitis is now able to be at school this week. The Pres, Miss Janie Alexander, of the Mite Missionary Society will have meetings on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Subject. Paul's Missionary Journeys. Thanksgiving Union Meeting at St. Luke's A. M. E. church, Rev. Lee of the First Baptist church N. Lawarence will be the speaker, after which there will be a reunion and dinner served. Mr. Raymond Monroe has been confined to his bed for the past six weeks with influenza and pneumonia, and is slowly improving. Mrs. Mary Morgan of 1335 N. Y. St., who is troubled with dizziness caused by a weak heart is able to be around. Mr. R. D. Dixon of 1218 N. Y. St. who has been confined to his bed for the past nine weeks is somewhat better and slowly improving. Mrs. T. A. Bush of St. Louis who has been visiting her daughter Mrs. William Carter was called home unexpectedly on account of the death of a friend. Mrs. Mary Smith of Higginville, Mo. is here visiting her master Mrs Mattie Fryant, 1012 N. Y. Mrs. William Carter entertained Mrs. Smith Sunday at dinner. Rev. T. D. Lee of the First Baptist Church N. L. reme, held a three days' fair, which was a success from start to finish. There were 252 fairs of fruit on exhibition. The agricultural display consisted of corn, cane, beets and pampkins. The culinary department had a fine display of bread, pies, takes, and home made candies. Hand painted china, quilts, and fancy work of all kinds. A feature of the last night was the sale of a quilt by numbers. Mrs. Cordelin Mitchell war the fortunate lady, her N. was 133. Mrs. Matte Baker won first prize on cherries. Mrs. Mitchell second prize on hand embroidered pillow cases. Miss Bernice Anderson 2nd on mango sweet pickle. Mrs. L. V. Keith won second prize on crochet center piece. Mrs. Henrietta Morgan 2nd on hand embroidered center piece. Mrs. Henrietta Morgan entertained St. Lukes Club November 25. Miss Rhona Evans has had the influenza but is slowly improving. Mr. Clarence Evans will leave for Jolet Illinois next Friday. SERVICE PIN TO MINISTER Having the right to, and needing twelve-star service pin, the Rev. R. H. Windsor of Rayville, Louisiana, a zealous Red Cross worker, has been presented with a unique decoration by the American Red Cross. The father of nineteen sons, twelve of whom are with the colors, this genial colored minister of the Baptist church probably holds the record for sons in the military service of the United States. If there are any others with similar or better status, they are yet to be heard from. In the accompanying illustration of the twelve-star pin, topped with the Red Cross insignia, it will be noted that the first bar bears five stars. These represent five individual sons, Bennie, Robin Jeff, Johnne and Archer; the next bar bears two stars representing twins, George and Lafayette; the next bar is similarly decorated, representing William and James, also twins; and the bottom bar with its three stars, represent the triplets, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Eight of the boys are volunteers, and the other four were called in the draft. Upon hearing of the remarkable record of the Windsor family, President Wilson, who is also president of the American Red Cross, wrote to the Rev. Mr. Windsor as follows: "I am writing to say with what interest and admiration I have learned of the fact that twelve of your sons are in the service of our country and the thirteenth impatiently waiting to follow them in. This is a splendid record, and I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart. The colored troops have proved themselves fine soldiers." HAVE YOU DONE YOUR BIT? HADEAS CORPUS FOR RELEASE OF SOLDIERS IN THE HOUSTON RIOT The Kansas Defense Society is an organization instituted for the purpose of testing the constitutional rights of the race along civil, political and other lines that may be necessary to bring about justice and sentiment in behalf of the race in this country. This organization was formed because of the conviction and legal lynching of the thirteen soldiers of the 23th Infantry at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, last December, 1917, for participating in a riot at Houston, Texas, in August of the same year. It will be remembered that those soldiers were acting in self defense from the fact that they had been mistreated and assaulted by the police of Houston and it had been reported to them that a mob of white men had threatened to sown down upon their camp and drive them out. Acting on this information the soldiers prepared themselves, and receiving orders from non-commissioned officers that the mob was descending upon them, they began to fire and at the same time marching upon the town, which action resulted in the death of several persons. They were taken to Fort Sam Houston, disarmed, and through the policy of Texas officers investigation was started, and some weak minded soldiers from the South who had been in the service only a few months were induced to turn state's evidence on a promise of immunity. From what we have read of the trial it seems that this was a kangaroo court and the men were never fairly tried. There have been three court marials. Sixty-three soldiers were tried in the first, which resulted in the hanging of thirteen without their cases ever being reviewed by President Wilson. Forty others were sent to the Federal prison for life, and the remaining ten were disposed of in various ways. Three or four were sent to military prison and a seventeen then sentenced. A second court martial resulted in the conviction, whereon sentences President Wilson has just approved, this makes a total of nineteen brave ousted boys to be executed for participation in the Houston riots. The evidence shows that this riot in Houston occurred in the right when it was very dark and it was a riot who were taking part. These soldiers were convicted upon circumstantial evidence given to soldiers forced to testify as they did on account of fear or promises made them for their own safety. Under rules of the court martial all evidence and findings must be submitted to the President of the United States, and this was not done in the case of these soldiers but their sentences were approved by the commander of the southern department. This being true these men are being illegally held in the federal prison and should be given their liberty. The Kansas Defence Society of which Nick Chika is president, has employed three colored attorneys, to bring habeas corpus proceedings in the United States district court, and if necessary will carry this case to the highest court in the land. Attorney T. W. Lell, one of the leading lawyers of hats was, oocited at Leavenworth; L. T. Barnour of Ll Reno Okla, and Elisha Scott, a young attorney of Topela, have been employed, and the case, No. 1333 was filed at Topela, Kansas in the United States District Court Friday. Oct. 1919 We are now asking the public and friends of the ragt much as they can afford to assist us to properly prosecute this case we have consulted several lawyers of prominence, and they all agree that this case can be won, and the Kansas Defense Society, believing this to be true, has employed these attorneys. As editor of the Topeca Plaindeadera, newspaper published in the interest of the race, we feel that it is our duty to take up all matters of this kind. Our people have been bartered, bargained, and sold by members of the race, and cruelly, unmercifully, and maliciously assailed by the white race long enough. When we think of the East St. Louis riot, the hanging of these nineteen soldiers, and the brutal lynching of a colored woman by a Georgia mob a few weeks ago, it is enough to make the beasts of the forest frown, to say nothing of the effect it would have on a human being. This woman, who was so heartlessly treated, was about to become a mother, and she was hanged by her feet and split open with a sharp instrument, and the babe dropped from her and was stamped to deah by some member of the mob. It is a shame and disgrace upon Christian civilization to have such things exist in this country, and some methods should be used to hire detectives and officers to run down these lynchers and bring them to justice. As foreseen, the Kansas Defense Society is soliciting funds to be used in this case, and any one deserter to help will write NICK CHILES, President of the Kansas Defense Society, Editor and owner of The Topcka Plaindealer, Topca, Kansas. 10 MADAM T. CRADDOCK SINKFORD Hairdresser Everyone is SAFE in using SIN FORD'S MARROW POMADE. She guarantees to grow the hair or refund the money. It cures dandruff, stops hair from falling out. You can get two months' home treatment for $150, by mail $1.80. I make a speciality of curing all scap 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 completed. Agents are wanted in every town. Write today for one of my agency terms and one of my free Booklets. I also have Electricity Hair Brushes, Straightening Combs with lamp holder, hand made Brushes and transfor- mations, all for sale. You can buy. Sinkford's Hair Tonic 50c; Shampoo, 25c; Morole Pomade 25c and 50c. All orders are given prompt attention. MADAM T. CRADECOCK SINKFORD Phone Red 4818..209 Jackson St. Tonoka, Kansas. Y.W.C.A. CONVENTION HALL CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE and T. THEODORE TAYLOR World Renown, Violinist and Pianist Accompanied by 1,000 VOICES FROM 50 CHOIRS AND CHORAL SOCIETIES of Greater Kansas City and Nearby Cities Date—January 22, 1919 Purpose—To raise $1,000 for a Y. W. C. A. Headquarters ORGANIZATION T. THEODORE World Renown, VI Accomp 1,000 VOICES FROM 60 CHOR of Greater Kansas Date—Janu Purpose—To raise $1,000 for ORGANIS Major N. Clark Smith..... Prof R. G. Jackson..... Mrs. S. W. Bacote..... Mr. Tilford Davis..... Mrs. Nellie Hendricks..... Mrs. D. A. Holmes..... EXECUTIVE Prof. T. H. Reynolds, Chairman..... Mrs. Lulu Summers..... Miss Pearl Pool..... Miss Blanche K. Morrison..... Mr. P. C. Turner..... Mr. Clyde Glass..... Mrs. Ophelia Jackson..... Mrs. J. F. Shannon..... Mrs. W. B. Carter..... Mr. Theodore Copeland..... Mr. Chas. T. Watts. Auspices of General Commi Churches, etc., of Greater Kansas C Major N. Clark Smith.....Director Prof R. G. Jackson.....Associate Director Mrs. S. W. Bacote.....President Mr. Tilford Davis.....Vice-President Mrs. Nellie Hendricks.....Secretary Mrs. D. X. Holmes.....Librarian EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Prof. T. H. Reynolds, Chairman.....Kansas City, Kans. Mrs. Lulu Summers.....Kansas City, Kans. Miss Pearl Pool.....Independence, Mo. Miss Blanche K. Morrison.....Saint Joseph, Mo. Mr. P. C. Turner.....Marshall, Mo Mr. Clyde Glass.....Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Ophelia Jackson.....Argentine, Kans. Mrs. J. P. Shannon.....Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. W. B. Carter.....Leavenworth, Kans. Mr. Theodore Copeland.....Lawrence, Kans. Mr. Chas. T. Watts.....Kansas City, Mo. Auspices of General Committee representing all Organizations. Churches, etc., of Greater Kansas City. J. R. E. LEE, Acting General Chairman MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD A change of time tables will be made 1918, and this advance notice of the time division points on this and connecting Folders will be available at stations and effective. WEST BOUND (Road Down) 37 18 11 7.00A 10:10P 9 00A Lv... St. Louis... 11 50A 1:48A 12.10P Ar. Jefferson City 4:30P 3 67A 2 05P Ar. Sedalia ... 8.30P 7.40A 5 20P Ar. Kansas City SOUTH BOUND 105 103 45 11 8.30A 10 00P 8 30A 5 45P Lv., Kansas City 10.50A 12.20A 10 50A 7.55P Ar. Omaha 2:15P 3 00A Ar., Jones C 6.15P 7:15A Ar., Wich 5 05P 6 10A Ar., Coffey 11:34P 12.28P Ar., It. Na 6.45A 7.35P Ar., Little 8.40P 10 30P Ar. Council 8:45P 2 30A Ar., Holling 12 05P Ar., Purl 8 50P Ar., Deny NORTH BOUND 605 105 103 101 11.00P 8.30A 8.30P Lv., Kansas 6:15ALv12.50P 10:15A 10 45P Ar., Atch 7:15A 4.40P Ar., Oma 5:45A 6:35P Ar., Lince 7.00AAr St. Jo. (Advertisement) of time tables will be made effective 12 01 A M, N advance notice of the time of the principal train on this and connecting lines is issued for publ to available at stations and Information Bureau on a A. ROBERTSON Federal BOUND DOWN) 11 9 00A Lv... St. Louis...Ar. 9 55P 8 00A 5 45P 12.10P Ar Jefferson City Lv. 6 10P 4 05A 2.05P 2 05P Ar. Sedalia ... 4 20P 2 00A 12.10P 5 20P Ar Kansas City Lv. 1.15P 10 45P 9 00A BOUND NORTH) 45 11 Lv., Kansas City...Ar. 12 50P 7.05P 8 30A 5 45P Ar. Osawatomie Lv. 10 50A 4:45P 10 50A 7.55P Ar. Osawatomie Lv. 10 50A 4:45P Ar. Jones Center Lv. Ar. Wichita ... Lv. Ar. Coffeyville ... Lv. Ar. Lt. Smith ... Lv. Ar. Little Rock... Lv. 8.40P 10 30P Ar. Council Grove. 8 20A 12.40P 8:45P 2 30A Ar. Holsington. 4 20A 7.00A 12 05P Ar. Purbio ... 5 00P 8 50P Ar. Denver ... 8.15A BOUND SOUTH) 103 101 8.30A 8.30P Lv., Kansas City...Ar. 7 55A 4.40P 10:15A 10 45P Ar. Achelison ... Lv. 5 55A 2.65P 4.40P Ar. Omaha ... Lv. 8 30 5:35P Ar. Lincoln ... Lv. 7.45A St. Joseph (Advertisement) me. Alice McClelland To A change of time tables will be made effective 12.01 A M. NOVEMBER 19, 1911 and this advance notice of the time of the principal trains at important stations on this and connecting lines is issued for public information. Folders will be available at stations and information bureau on day schedule is effective. A. BOLLINGTON, Federal Manager. WEST BOUND (Road Down) 37 18 11 7.00A 10:10P 9 00A Lv... St. Louis...Ar. 9 55P 8 00A 6 45P 7.50P 10.80A 11 50A 1:48P 12.10P Ar. Jefferson City...Lv. 6 10P 4 05A 2.05P 2.50P 6.30A 4:30P 3 67A 2 05P Ar. Sedalia ... 4 20P 2 00A 12.10P 11:15A 8.30P 7.40A 5 20P Ar. Kansas City...Lv. 1.15P 10 45P 9 00A 7:30A SOUTH BOUND 105 103 45 11 8.30A 10 00N 8 30A 5 45P Lv., Kansas City...Ar. 12 50P 7.05P 7.00A 7.05N 10.50A 12.20N 10 50A 7.55P Ar. Owatonnaite...Lv. 10 50A 4:45P 4.40A 4:45N 2:15P 3 00A 6.15P 7:15A 5 05P 6 10A 11:30P 12:28P 6.45A 7:35P 8.40P 10 30P Ar. Council Grove. 5:45P 2 30A Ar. Hollington. 12 05P Ar... Purchio ... 8 50P Ar... Denver ... 8 20A 12.40P 4 20A 7.00A 5 00P 8 15A NORTH BOUND 605 105 103 101 11.00P 8.30A 8.30P Lv., Kansas City...Ar. 7 55A 4.40P 7:15A 6:15ALv12.50P 10:15A 10 45P Ar... Atchison ...Lv. 5 55A 2 55P 5.27A 10:28 7:15A 4.40P Ar... Omaha ...Lv. 8:45A 6:35P Ar... Lincoln ...Lv. 7.00AAr St. Joseph (Advertisement) SOUTH BOUND 102 104 108 604 11.00P 8.30A 8.30P Lv., Kansas City...Ar. 7 55A 4.40P 7:15A 6:15ALv12.50P 10:15A 10 45P Ar... Atchison ...Lv. 5 55A 2 55P 5.27A 10:28 7:15A 4.40P Ar... Omaha ...Lv. 8:45A 6:35P Ar... Lincoln ...Lv. 7.45A 10:35P 9:40A Mme. Alice McClelland Todd THE NEW YORKER Scalp Specialist. First, grow your own Hair, so to grow theirs. Mme. McCLELLANDRUFF CURE is a Marvel promote the growth of Hair in a is used according to directions. Scalp, Etc., have been completely box of DOUBLE STRENGTH DAY a few boxes your Hair will beco The McCLELLAND'S STRAIGHT straightening the Hair. 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The McCLELLAND'S STRAIGHTENING OIL has no equal for straightening the Hair. Price 25c each. 615 Western Ave. Phone 4259-White Topeka Kansas. WANTED: Position as school teacher by young lady who is a graduate of the state normal at Emporia and holds life certificate. Will accept position at reasonable salary. Can furnish first class references. Address Plaindeaker, Care Dept. X. Every great sin ought to arouse a great anger. Mob law is better than no law at all. A community which rises in its wrath to punish with misdirected anger a great wrong is in a healthier moral condition than a community which looks upon its perpetration with apathy and unfortune. TEDDY THE TINKEP or Who Took the Toad Home? Teddy built the Panama Canal. Is it run at a unfit or less to the government and the people? --- and THE TAYLOR Minist and Planist Unified by BIS AND CHORAL SOCIETIES City and Nearby Cities July 22, 1919 A. Y. W. C. A. Headquarters ACTION Director Associate Director President Vice-President Secretary Librarian COMMITTEE Kansas City, Kansas Kansas City, Kansas Independence, Mo. Saint Joseph, Mo. Marshall, Mo. Kansas City, Mo. Argentine, Kans. Kansas City, Mo. Leavenworth, Kans. Lawrence, Kans. Kansas City, Mo. representing all Organizations A. ROBERTSON, Federal Manager. 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ARRILLER WONDERFUL HAIR SUCCESS Removes Dandruff, Cures Scalp, Disease, Stops the Hair from Falling Out, Help it to Grow Long and Requires No Matter How Stubborn and Short It may Be. Fry it and be baked in. Artiller System Taught. Graduates are. Diploman. Pupils bolicited. Agree Wanted. Address Mma. ADA L. FUE MANUFACTURING CO. 739 Indianapolis Avenue MUSKOOK, OKLAHOMA --- SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK Miss Gertrude Owens spent the week end with Miss Ota Perkins. Mrs. Wm.. Hayes, 838 N. Topeka Ave., entertained complimentary to Mrs. T. Berry of Chicago Sunday afternoon. Those present were: Mrs. Carl Spears, Mrs Thomas Bught, Mrs. M. L. Ross. WANTED; A cook to do plain cooking. Also a good girl for clerk and waitress. Good wages. Write Frank Wilson, Army Ct. Kan. Mrs. Amanda Smith, who has been in Chicago on business for the past two months, is now visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary A. Peters, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Word has been received in Topeka of the serious illness of Mr. Charley Scott, a former Topeka boy, now of Chicago, Ill. We hope he is better at this writing. The Young Matron Study Club met November 20 with Mrs. Carrie Bledsoe, 921 N. Topeka Avenue. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. J. Kelly, 1621 Western Avenue, with Mrs. H. Clark as Hostess. Miss Carry Carney, musical director at Quindaro, spent Thanksgiving with Rev. and Mrs. Guy, 512 Western Avenue. Mrs. Al Alexander is recovering from a serious illness. She was in the hospital for several weeks, but for the past three weeks has been at her home, 516 Taylor Street. Mrs. Gertrude Horton of Chicago spent the Thanksgiving holidays with Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Wind. Mr. Oscar Over of Allensworth, Cal. is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. E. McKnight, 1215 Lincoln St. Mr. Over is formerly from Toneka, and his many friends are proud to know that he has accepted a position in Y. M. C. A. work over the seas. He is now on route to New York and France. The City Federation last Friday elected officers: Lizzie Washington, President, Mrs. Henderson, 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Daniels, 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs Rosie Jackson, Secretary, Mrs. M. Carpenter, Treasurer. Mrs. O. T. Coleman of Jeffersonville, Ind., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robb and aunt Mrs. Radford Payne. Mrs Radford is en route home from Chickasha, Okla., where she has been visiting her mother. Miss Ave Gasaway of St. Joe, Mo., has been called to the bedside of her aunt, Mrs. T. C. Sinford, who is seriously ill. Miss Myrtle Turner, private secretary to Dr. F. J. Peck, Quindaro, is spending the Thanksgiving holidays with her mother, Mrs. S. B. Turner, and sister, Miss Edith Turner. We visited Quindaro last week and found President F. J. Peck busy and hard at work. He has established an automobile and repair shop and is turning out good work. It is a pleasure to see 15 and 20 young men busy working on different parts of the machines. In the school, music, dressmaking, tailoring, and printing departments everything is running along smoothly. The students and teachers are happy, and every one is making good. Mrs. Rae Morran-Harris, linetype operator on the Plaindealer and assistant secretary of the Kansas Defense Society, spent Thanksgiving with Miss Edna Greene, who is home on account of the serious illness of her sister Miss Rachael Greene. Mrs. Harris will return via Kansas City, where she will spend a few hours with relatives and friends. Mrs. Dorn Alexander is now centrally located at the Ladies' Federation Club House. She has opened a piano studio there and is especially interested in children and beginners. Mrs. Alexander holds a three years course teacher's certificate and was a graduate of Miss Vivian Rush, who is a graduate from Bethany College. For particulars see Mrs. Alexander at her studio Saturdays from 9:30 to 4. Phone 1778 N-1. She has been successful in this line of work and has a large class at present. Immediate references if necessary. Gen., but not Forgotten. In sad and loving remembrance of our husband and father, Rev. D. Hickman, who departed this life Nov. 22, 1917. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled The boon His love had given; And though the holy slumbers here, The soul is safe in heaven. Peaceful be thy silent slumber, Peaceful in thy grave so low; Thou no more wilt gain our number, Thou no more our sorrows know. Yet again we hope to meet thee When the day of life is fled. And in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell-tears are shed. Relleves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each capsule bears the name of MIDY Farmery of MIDY Built by all directions. Lt. and hirs. T. P. Martin entertained a few friends informally at a dinner party last Wednesday evening at their beautifully furnished home, 1020 Buchanan Street. The dinner was given in honor of Lieutenant Ingh W. Shuck, who has been recently transferred from France to be assigned to some near military post. Lieut. Shuck, who had been living in St. Paul for the last few years, went to Chicago and enlisted as a private in the 8th Illinois. He rose rapidly to the rank of lieutenant. Lieutenant Shuck speaks in glowing terms of the treatment accorded the colored soldiers by the French people, who speak of them as "our Yankee boys." The center of the table was beautifully decorated with a half pumpkin filled with all kinds of delicious fruits. Mrs. Martin was assisted by Mrs. John Page. A six course turkey dinner was served. Covers were placed for Lleut. Shuck, Messrs. G. W. Hamilton, John Page, Bert Alexander, Sam Shuck, St. Elmore Johnson, Nick Chiles, and Dr. T. P. Martin. Later the guests were delightfully entertained with several duets by Mrs Martin and Mr. Johnson, who is Mrs. Martin's brother. Lieut. Shuck is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sum Shuck of 1236 Lincoln St. The Shuck family is one of the oldest and most prominent families in Topeka. Mr. Shuck has been employed at the Santa I'e for a number of years. Lieut. Shuck will visit a few days in Topeka before joining Mrs. Shuck in St. Paul. AN APPEAL TO THE LOYAL CITIZENS OF TOPFKA Topeka, Kansas, October 3, 1918. This is to certify that Luvenia Hamilton has been duly authorized by the Board of Directors of the City Federation to solicit the generous public for financial aid and assistance which will help them in their struggle to properly furnish and maintain their Club House, a worthy institution located at Garfield School Building, 13th and Quincy Streets, now used as a community center for the women and girls of the race, both young and old. "He that giveth to the poor, lendeth to the Lord." Thanking you for any gift, great or small. By the Board of Directors of City Federation. ETTA M. JACKSON, Chairman. ELIZABETH M. WASHINGTON, Secretary, Chairman Finance. Prof. R. E. Lee, Principal of the Lincoln High School in Kansas City, Mo, was in the city Friday and Saturday of this week. He was here to attend the installation of Prof. G. R. Bridgeforth as the new President of the Topeka Industrial Institute, and was one of the principal speakers Friday evening at the inaugural services. Prof. R. E. Lee was a pleasant caller at the Plaindealer office Saturday. DEATHS Mrs Hattie Scott died at the residence, 731 Golden Avenue, Nov. 19. Funeral was held Nov. 23 from East Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Wm. Arnold, residence 134 N. Monroe, died November 21. Funeral was held November 24 from the Second Baptist church, Corner Third and Quincy Streets, Burial in Mt.Auburn cemetery. Mrs. Millie White, residence 708 Center, died November 21. Funeral was held from Stonestreet chapel; burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery. Mrs. Etta Bailey 814 E. 8th Street, died November 24. Funeral held November 27 from Stonestreet chapel; burial in Topeka cemetery. Mrs. Eliza Wood, died Friday, Nov. 29, at a local hospital. Funeral held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from Stonestreet chapel. The Feeling of Black American who Gave Her Sons in the Struggle. Our feeling in the combat for World-wide Democracy is intensified but calm, exact and unreserved to all intents and purposes as a stepping stone to higher ideals, lofty sentiments and foundations to the world's best citizenship. We are absolutely positive of the fact that we should have a negro to sit in the Peace Conference in Versailles France, and to assist in dictating peace terms which will shape and mold the destinies of our noble Republic America, the land of sunshine and prosperity. We are thoroughly confident that the man to be our peace envoy is Honorable Emmet J. Scott who is now assistant to the Secretary of War, Newton D. Baker. Let all America rejuice and be exultingly glad over Mr. Scott. May his name ever be in our lives as a living torch for Liberty and absolute freedom. It is universally admitted the Negro can! Hence let all the sable sons of Ilam inject all the enthusiasm and aid at their disposal into the scale of progress and cherish the ideal world-wide equal rights to all and strenuously demand his own by doing his share of the task that lies before him. Now we have done away with the Hohenzollermens, let us elevate the ideal America, but let us absolutely positive in securing our just compensation therefor. All hail, and let the ideal come to pass in every American home. I make these statements most thefully. Recommended fully submitted. 174 O. Garcia BART'SVILLE OALAHOMA I am much gratified to request you to publish my own little "production" in one of the front columns of your paper. I am one of Oklahoma's young neepro teachers, and I am also a student of the Langston University. Please put the necessary touches in your GET SLUGS FOR YOUR PAIN RELIEF You don't have to rub it in to get quick, comforting relief Once you've tried it on that stiff joint, sore muscle, sciatic pain, rheumatic twinge, larse back, you'll find a warm, soothing relief you never thought a lament could produce. Won't stain the skin, leaves no muss, wastes no time in applying, sure to give quick results. A large bottle means economy. Your own or any other drugist has it. Get it today. Sloan's Lintiment Kills Pain 30c 60c and $120 you will. I thank you in advance for the favor anticipated. Yours sincerely, Ira O. Garcia. Box 635, Bartlesville, Okla. ABILENE, KAN. Miss Boris Calvin is on a visit in Salt Lake, Utah. Rumor has it that she is to be married while she is unmarried. Several of our colored citizens went to Salah Sunday to attend the funeral of n Mr. Williams. Mrs Nancy Tyler received the sad news Sunday of the death of her daughter Bettie, who died at Osmanatome with pneumonia. Miss Tyler was assistant nurse at the hospital. Mrs. B. Patterson and sister Hattie Warder and Mr. Harry Tyler came from Kansas City to attend the funeral of their sister. Rev. J. C. Rogers, who lives at Hutchinson, remained over to conduct the funeral of Miss Tyler, who was a most kind and lovely Christian lady, whom we all knew from childhood, and we sadly mourn her loss, which is heaven's gain. Rev. Robert Cox of Salina stopped over Saturday between en route to Osage City. Mr. Mose Greene of Salina was in the city a few days en route home from Richmond, Va, where he had been employed by the government. Mr. S. Hampton is quite a business man. He hustles the mail from the U. P. passenger trains to the post office, gathers up grain doors, and is janitor of a bank and janitor of two or three offices, and also does lots of house cleaning. Miss Laura Smith is visiting her sister, Mrs. Taylor in Junction City. John Smith returned today from Richmond, Virginia, where he has been employed by the government. KINKY HAIR ```markdown ``` Atlanta, Ga. Crestwood, Kent. My picture shows you what your name EXELENTO QUINING PONDAGE has come for my hair, before I had shaves and coats, and now it is to both, and also to I can do it any way you want. JIMIE R. D. Don't let some fake Kink Runner fool you You really can't straighten your hair until it's nice and long. That's what EXELENTO QUINING does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of hair and it it grows long, soft and silky. After using a few times you can tell the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it up to suit you. If Exelento uses we claim, we will give you money back. 28¢ by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. For Details EXLEMPT OD MEDICINE CO. Atlanta, Ga. phone Wal. 4535 Centrally located TRAYLOR' HOTEL C. H. TRAYLOR, Manager Newly furnished rooms, with Café a connection, an ideal Home for tac traveling Public. One half block from the Santa Fe-Friery station, and two blocks from Katy Depot. Fourteen W. Cal. OKLAHOMA, CITY, OKLA. ```markdown ``` the carry one of the guest hoses SUPPRAISING GODDESS in the Bistro to arrive there Two licensed Embal- ware in attendance NEWTON, KAN. Mr. J. Wayman Anderson Jr., who has been holding a position as stenographer in the ordinance department at Washington, returned home this week on account of sickness. Born to Mr. and Mr. C. Jackson, a boy last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Olden, who have been running a restaurant at Junction City for the past year, have sold their business and are planning to open up here. Mrs. Ray Hogan from Parsons is visiting at her mother's Mrs. D. Slaughter. Mr. W. C. Downing is again on duty after an attack of influenza. DEATRICE, NED. St. Paul A. M. E. Church Eleventh and Ellis Streets. Rev. W. M. Tyler, Pastor. After weeks of closed doors—weeks which seemed to be twice as long because they were closed, the epidemic ban is lifted, and glad voices of praise will be heard in the house of the Lord. The old adage, that good comes from every apparent evil, proved it self true again in this influenza ban in the fact that the members were so zealous to do work for Master, made use of closed doors in remodelling and beautifying the interior of their church. And this being the only established Negro church in Dentree she stands with open arms to all her people, because Bourte has not to neigh Negro collems to justify tae burths. Our first quarterly conference of the year was held Thursday on which was very successful and well attended. Elder A. C. Terrell in chair On Tuesday, Nov. 16, the members of St. Paul's A. M. H. church organized a clair. On Sunday morning at 9:45 the Sunday school started on time, with our superintendent, Mrs. Larry Arnett, in her usual soft, yet impressive method. Our pastor, Rev. W. M. Tyler, formerly from Los Angeles, Cal, delivered our morning message, Text 421 Psalm: "As the bart pratteth after the water brooks, so saunteth my soul after Thes, O God." The services were attended by a large and appreciative audience. In the opening his message was: "The Davire Potter, which he delivered to a larger audience. It was a banner financial day for the church, with $4501 raised, of which we are thankful to God that St. Paul is moving on again. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Hazel B. Blair vs. William B. Blair, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Kansas to William L. Blair You are hereby notified that you are sued in an action in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, wherein Hazel B. Blair is plaintiff and William L. Blair is defendant, and that the petition in said action was filed in the Clerk's office of said Court on the 12th day of November, 1918, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 1st day of January, 1919, judgment will be rendered against you in said action, granting plaintiff a divorce from you. plaintiff JAMISON & JAMISON, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: MARY E. CHAPIN, First published in Topeka Plaindealer Nov. 22, 1918. NOTICE In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the estate of Fannie Fuston, deceased. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following-described real estate, situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Fannie Fuston, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration; it will: A certain tract of land, commencing at a point fifty-nine (5) rods and four (4) feet south, and one hundred and fifteen (115) feet west of the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of Kaw Reserve No. four (4), thence one hundred and thirty (130) feet north, thence twenty-five (25) feet east, thence one hundred and thirty (130) feet south, thence twenty-five (25) feet west to the place of beginning. Said petition is set for hearing Monday the 9th of December, 1918, at 10 o'clock a. m., at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order of sale. SARAIL F. MALONE, Administrator Dated this 19th day of November, 1918. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Addison Lby, Plaintiff, vs. Wm. Schultz and wife and the Unknown Heirs Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees and Assignee of the said Wm. Schultz and wife, Defendants, No. 31, 195. PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Kansas to Wm. Schultz and wife and the unknown hours, executors, administrators, devises, trustees and assigns of each of said fendants, if they or either of them be dead. Squaqq are not so quite pun not notified that you have been sued in the district court of Shawne County, Kansas. In Allison Ely, Plaintiff, that you must answer the petition to be held by plaintiff in an or before the 27th day of December, 1918, or said motion will be taken and decrement is ordaining against you determining your interest or estate you may own or claim adverse to the plaintiff or to the following described state in the County of Shawne State of Kansas, to-wit: Lots numbered Fifteen (15), Sixteen (16), Seventeen (17), and Eighteen (18) in Block Five (5) supplement to Arlington Heights Addition to the City of Topeka according to the recorded plat thereof, and adjudging said liens, in The Bargain Basement is a complete store in itself, offering the very best of dependable, serviceable merchandise at less-than-regular prices —every day in the year. Pelleticus L HAND-MADE HUMAN CREOLE HAIR REAL HAND-MADE HUMAN CREOLE HAIR LATEST STYLES IN COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR GOODS - WIQS, BRAID'S, TRANSFORMATIONS, PUFFS, BANGS, HAIR NETS, CUT HAIR BY THE POUND. Hair Emporium Station, NEW YORK CITY. Eat at The Day Cafe BADFORD SRIETOR and Best Service Sunday Dinner Here WICHITA, KAN. Mme. Baum's Hair Emporium P. O. Box 145 Penn. Terminal Station, NEW YORK CITY. When writing mention The Plaindeer Ic All Nations Eat at The Whiteway Cafe B. F. BRADFORD PROPRIETOR The Finest Cooks and Best Service Families Eat Sunday Dinner Here 513 N. Main St., WICHITA, KAN. Furs and Hides Wanted Furs and Hides Wanted Are you a trapper or dealer in Furs?? We buy in any quantity from one to a thousand Hides. Ship your Horse and Cow Hides along with your Furs. Write, wire, or phone us for special prices before selling elsewhere. Saint Joseph Hyde & Fur Co. 813-19 N. Third St. SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURL Samuel Diggs The Old Rollable Junk Dealer PAYS HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOR RAGS, METALS, ETC. Bell Phone West 3577 1006 and 1008 North Third St. KANBAS CITY KANBAS TOPEKA'S FIRST COLORED LICENSED EMBALMER. G. W. Hamilton M. J. B. Our Popular Undertaker Open for Business Day and Nigbe Everything New But the Man. Service Guaranteed Phone 574 309 Kansas Ave. 1243 Wyoming St. Bell Phone 2201 The Indiana Restaurant is the place to find good, home cooking. The farmers, stock m. I working men all eat here. Take 12th street Cnr from Missouri and Minnesota Avenue from Kansas Here you find the Kansas City information bureau. I PASSENGER AUTO FOR HIRE F. F. G. FIELDS, Proprietor, Kansas City, - - - Missouri --- ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` terest or estate for any member be null and void and quieting the plaintif's title in and to said real estate against you and each of you and forever barring and excluding you and each of you from any interest or estate therem. ADDISON EBY by ELISHA SCOTT, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: MARY L. CHAPIN, Clerk District Court. First published in the Plaindealer November 8, 1918. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, in the Matter of the Estate of Richard Orr, deceased. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT All creditors and all others interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, 1918, I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of Richard Orr, deceased. You are further notified that my claim for compensation as administrator and for attorney fees and other expenses necessarily incurred in the administration of said estate has been filed, and, as ordered by the court, will be heard on the said 7th day of December, 1918, at 10 o'clock a.m. WANTED: Experienced laundryman, tailor, cleaner, and presser. Good money. Machinery ready for use. Write Frank Wilson, Army City, Kan E. RIDLEY, Administrator MADAME HYDE, SPIRITUALISTIC MEDIUM. Madame Hyde, spiritualistic medium of New England states, har read some of the most eminent peo ple of the two continents. This city is proud of her. A natural born medium. Tell you true facts. Can be consulted on all affairs without charges. Located permanently in her own private home, in a respect able neighborhood. Take Trostow, Vine or Jackson car, get off at 19th street. Bell phone 121 2002. Address 1015 East 19th St Kansas City, Mo. No letters answered. You must call to consult me. WANTED—To know whereabouts of my son, Dallas White and his wife Lizzie, when last heard of one year ago he was reported sick in some hospital at Kansas City. Any information concerning him will be preacclaimed by his mother, Mrs. Josephine White, 116 B. First St., Lawton, Oklahoma. # Se Wee Weiss Pa eer “ & 7 =