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The Topeka Plaindealer Twent-First Year. No. 2. Dear Editor:—It affords me the greatest pleasure in dropping a few lines to your paper in behalf of Topeka boys who are in my Company. We received one of your editions of September, and you can imagine how glad and eagerly the boys of Kansas read your great paper. We are well and are still trying to do our bit for our country before and after the war. Some of the boys are celebrating our landing in Europe, which was three months ago today. All of the Kansas boys are well and longing to get back to the Sunflower State once more. A newspaper from home is sure welcome to a soldier in France, and we never tear or burn them until they have been used by every one. Being a soldier in France is a great deal different from being a soldier in the States. We are glad this great war has ceased but we were all eager and ready to take stand in the front line trenches for our dear people at home. And now as the war has ceased our one thought is to get home, and the one song and only song the boys care to sing is "Homeward Bound," which we all have learned to sing. France is a great country, but has sure been whacked by the Boches. We have learned great things by coming over here and hope to hereafter secure the equal rights of American citizens when we do get back to the greatest of all countries that we loved so well. Your ardent subscriber and reader. PVT. PEARL WM. MACK: (Signed by a group of Kansas Boys): Sgt. Sam Core, Corp. James Gay, Pvt. T. R. Harris, Pvt Earnest Carter, of Topeka; Pvt. Clarence Foch of Winfield; Marcus Austin of Arkansas City; Pvt. Venerable Booker of Great Bend. Co. K. 805th Inf., A. P. O. 747, American E. F. THE MOSS COVERED ROCKS The water rippled over the moss covered rocks, I've stood the test in this war for the free. I now must fight for another goal. While in my chamber reclined to rest, A glass of spirits before me, I put the face of the one I love. My heart with rapture leaped for joy. When I saw the face so sweet in the glass. I reached for it with uncautious haste, it vanished. T'was only a dream of the past. Mrs. Winnie Moore, who has been in poor health for a number of years, was found dead by a neighbor Monday morning. The funeral will be held from the undertaking parlor Tuesday under the direction of the Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 20, 1918. My dear Friend Chiles: The battle is over, and the victory is won. Capt. Latson wins out. The court martial decision was acquitted. The reviewers did not just exactly sustain the findings but ordered him to report to Lt. Col. McGregory. This he did, and was received as a gentleman. This, you will recall, was just what Capt. wanted to do in the first place but was told: "When I want you I call for you." After the farce of court martial he (McGregory) was made to want to by the higher ups. This in striking contrast to what Capt. Dougherty told him. Capt. Dougherty told Capt. Latson that he was a d—f—and that this would cost him his commission. Lt. Col McGregory told our faculty of some colored soldiers' that had been disobedient to him and are now in the penitentiary. He said they would court martial him and punish him. Capt. D. also said when they got through with Capt. Latson they'd hang me. I want you to come down to the "hanging." You have helped much in this affair. Our branch plans to give him a reception soon. Would be pleased to have you come down. It is likely to be on very short notice, as Capt. Latson may be called away any moment. The whole affair was brought about by ignorant, thoughtless, bluishing men who thought they could and would "put one over" on what they chose to call "a d—n nigger captain." But! They struck the wrong man. They were face to face with a New Negro—a forerunner of the New Democracy. Capt. Lateon is first of all a man. He knows his rights. He was willing to lose his bars rather than give in to that crowd. It is due to that spirit we stood by. That is the spirit that we must encourage to the full. We are rejoicing tonight. I did not write last week because no definite developments had taken place. Just received a message from G. K. Williams. He is a fine young man. He always remembers me when it comes to ideas, literature, and things of an ennobling nature. Yours in the service of humanity, G. A. GREGG We are proud to publish the fact that complaint set forth by the Kansas Defense Society upon the mis-treatment of Colored soldiers at Camp Funston has borne fruit. Major Tausig and Captain White are the officers charged with having treated our boys in a shameful manner. That they went a step too far is proven by the fact that a few white objectors got behind them and also complained. They were diamissed. Thank God for this! They are both returning home, Major White to Alabama—where he belongs. LEAVENWORTH. KAN. New Year's Day, 1919, and How It Was Spent. One of the main features of the day was the social affair given by Prof. and Mrs. B. K. Bruce, assisted by Mrs. Jane Shelton, at their beautiful residence, from 2 to 10 p.m. As one entered the house a very beautiful tree ornamented with colored electric bulbs maned by the hostess, greeted you, as you proceed to the mystic lake, where colored candles told your fortune in a nutshell. Then t. the magic cake. Under a silken decorated canopy stood Miss Louisa Bruce in costume, with knife in hand, ready to cut your slice, which concealed a motto which told your futuro bushland or wife. As we pass to another room, a new source of noise was added to the crowd, the sellers of maccoletti. The maccoili are candles which vary in size and color, 12 in number on the wall. One had to stand two feet from the wall to blow, and they had a blow for each candle. Miss Myrtle Johnson stood by to tell you the mystery of the blowing. The maccoletto is like life: Man has found but one means of transmitting it, but he has discovered means of taking it away, although the devil has somewhat sided him. As we turned to the furtherest corner, seated on a golden pedestal was the Apache Queen, who told your fortune while the image of the Apache gods burned the essence of their sacred rocks. We passed to another room. This is where the eating took place. One had to select from the menu which was pasted on the wall. First: Lovers' Delight .....05 Second: Staff of Life .....05 Third: Preachers' Favorite .....10 Fourth: Morning Beverage .....05 Fifth: Adam's Ale .....01 Sixth: Midsummer Night Dreams, ..10 Taxi called promptly at ten o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Lowery entertained New Year's with a family dinner. Every one enjoyed a splendid afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jau. Cons and Mr. and Mrs. James Hamilton closed their places of business for the afternoon to be present. Miss Emma Blanton and Mrs. Martin of Kansas City, Mo., spent New Year's with Mr. and Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Susie Sampson returned home Friday afternoon after spending the holidays with her mother, Mollie Pace of Topska. Funeral services for the late Sgt. Richard Curtis, who died at the Leavenworth Hospital January 3, was held at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon from the chapel of the C.B. Carter Undertaking Company, Rev. J. C. Owens officiated. Burial was in the National Cemetery at the Fort. His wife, Mrs. Jessie Curtis, survives. OTTAWA, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cash and mother, Mrs. Lizzie Cruise, gave a dinner in honor of their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hare and Mr. and Mrs. David Harvey of Independence. Those present besides the honored guests were host and hostess, Rev. H. D. Harris, Rev. S. A. Williams, Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Sanders, Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith, Mrs. A. B. Cheek, Mrs. M. Allen, Mrs. H. Biggers, Mrs. N. Johnson, Miss F. Wilson, Miss Coetella Wilson, and Miss Henrietta Harvey. Messrs. Olin Wilson, N. B. Brady, and Lloyd Williams; Mesdames Mattle Evans and Carrie Currie assisted in serving. Miss Pearlie Anderson returned to Quindaro to resume her studies after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Anderson. Miss Martha McBrier is home after a visit of three or four months in Chicago with a sister. Mrs. Eythel Spottsville is sick in bed, suffering with a severe attack of rheumatism. Mrs. C. A. Woods will move to Emporia soon. Rev. Woods is pastor there. OUR BOYS IN FRANCE! On Active Service with the American Expeditionary Force, Dec. 15, 1918. Topeka Plaindealer. Ko. Nick Culbre. —Cook F. E. Langford. Co. A. 349th M. G. B'n., France. ATCHISON, KAN. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JANUARY 10, 1919 Mysterious Tens. Rev. Lee of Zion Baptist church will officiate. Mrs. John Kelley delightfully entertained Utopia Art and Reading Club at her home on West Main Street. Miss Myrtle Potter had the misfortune to break her left arm. She slipped and fell on an icy walk. Mr. Leonard W. Henton, half brother of Mrs. Lillie Dudley and Mrs. M. E. Grace died in France September 1 from pneumonia. The sisters were informed last week of the sad news. The members of the St. Paul Baptist church presented their pastor Rev. H. W. White with a forty dollar suit of clothes as a Christmas gift. Mrs. Fredonia Gilbert, who has been ill for some time, died at her home 424 N. First St., yesterday morning of heart and kidney trouble. The funeral will be under the direction of the Daughters of Tabernacle. The members of the A. M. E. church presented their pastor, Rev. G. B. Billops, with a purse of $45 as a Christmas token. Mrs. Billops and daughter Gracie also received Christmas presents from the members. Rev. W. C. Cartwright of Parsons Kan. filled the pulpit at Ebenezer Baptist church Sunday and preached to a crowded house. Rev. Van Leew, State Missionary from Wichita, was also a guest of Ebenezer Sunday, January 4. Mr. Moses Van Meter, who has been seriously ill for some time, is better. KEYTESVILLE MO. We escaped the flu ban the second time, although we did not the first. Presachers and school teachers were kept busy. All welcomed Christmas. The short vacation was enjoyed by teachers and pupils, also the ministers. Monday night before Christmas we were visited by an old time snow. It certainly made things look and feel like Christmas, but the falling of the snow did not interfere with the home coming of those who had not been here for some time. Mrs. S. Harris of Chicago and Mrs. C. Lewis of Kansas City visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Christopher Sr. The Christmas programs at both churches were well attended. The cold weather and deep snow did not keep many away. The children in every way acted their parts commendably. Dr. S. Flournoy of Topeka, Kansas, visited his wife, who is teaching in the public school. Mrs. Flournoy will be remembered as Miss Ruth Ray. She is one of our home girls we are proud of. Private Mr. Ora Lynch was a house guest at the home of Miss Mary Ford, she being from her school work for the holidays. Dunbar Club, beware! You may soon lose another member. Did you notice anything Christmas? Cecil Hearold was home during the holidays. He has been in training school since fall at Lawrence University. He has returned to resume his course of study. Cecil is making his way to the top. We predict a great future for him. Letters from France last week from Geo. Monroe and Homer Chapman. The latter said he would soon be in the States, and how glad he would be! How proudly and gladly we will welcome their return! Rev. W. A. Wilkins and his amiable wife are doing great work at the A. M. E. church, and Rev. Rhodes of the Second Baptist church in his quiet, dignified way is ever at his post of duty serving. Mrs. L. Starks, Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnson of Kansas City visited at the parent home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boone Christmas week. Doctor and Mrs. Flournoy being there also. It was a home coming for the girls, and Christmas was joyously spent with an elaborate turkey dinner. All departed declaring there's no place like home. SALINA, KAN. Miss Eva Henderson entertained with a surprise party in honor of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Henderson, at 409 N. 12th. Guests were limited to close friends and relatives, and the evening was spent in games and music. Delicious refreshments were served. Miss Gertrude Greene, who underwent a serious operation at St. Barnabas Hospital last week, is somewhat better at this writing. Mrs. Julia Renfro of Los Angeles, Cal., is visiting relatives and friends. The N. U. G. Art Club met at the home of Mrs. Robt. Cox last week. Miss Geneva Hayne, who spent the holidays in Kansas City, is home again and reports a pleasant time and trip. Mrs. Anna Davis and son Roy have returned from Sedalia, Mo., where they have spent the holidays. Mr. Winfield McGee, who spent the past month visiting at his home in Chanute, has returned and resumed his work at the Lamer Hotel. Mrs. Edna Henderson and Miss Clara Johnson of Topeka spent a few days in the city as the guests of Mrs. R. C. Jackson. Mr. Theodore Haynes was on the sick list for a few days last week. Mrs. Mabel Depriest, who has been on the sick list for some time, is able to be out again. Mrs. Pearl Payton has returned from Greenburg after attending the funeral of her brother, Mr. Porter Taylor. MAPLE HILL, KAN. Mrs. Willie Sneed from Wichita has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. I. Clardy. Mr. and Mrs. David Driver from Montana are visiting her mother, Mrs. Daniel West. Miss Ada Walls of Topeka spent the holidays with her parents at Paxico. Miss Pauline Oliver had Christmas dinner with Miss Marie Jones. Miss Fay Fitzgerald of Wichita has been visiting her little cousin at Paxico. Mr. Nolan Clardy is building a new hen house. Mr. Arthur Walls is doing the work. Mr. and Mrs. Dan West have added a new kitchen to their house. Mr. A. A. Officer of Paxico was in Topeka last week to visit his wife. Mrs. Lesie Officer is visiting her mother. Mrs. G. W. Oliver. Mr. N. I. Clardy was in Rossville a few days last week visiting his mother, Mrs. A. D. Jones. Mr. N. I. Claryd marketed a load of hogs to St. Marys last week. Mrs. N. I. Clardy's produce for 1918 was $336.95. PLEASANTON, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold, Mr. William Arnold, and Mrs. Myrtle Carter of Kansas City went to La Cygne Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Jennie Walls of Kansas City. Mrs. Walls was Mr. G. W. Arnold's sister. Mr. Tom Pritchett returned from Kansas City Sunday, where he had been to visit his wife, who is in the hospital. Mrs. Cora Smith returned Monday evening from Iola, where she had been visiting. Mr. John Bass of Kansas City arrived Tuesday to be at the bedside of his father, Rev. J. R. Bass, who is very sick. Rev. J. R. Bass is on the sick list. His daughter, Mrs. Alice Austin of Kansas City, is here caring for him. Mr. Morton Bass, who has been here to see his grandfather, Rev. J. R. Bass, returned to Kansas City Thursday afternoon. Mr. Earl Arnold went to Kansas City Thursday morning. Rev. Christopher held services at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. Mr. Walter Graham of Mound City returned from Kansas City Saturday. Rev. Christopher went to La Cygne Saturday, where he expects to preach Sunday. Mr. Earl Arnold is running as train porter on the Frisco between Kansas City and Joplin. FORT SCOTT, KAN. Beautiful Life Ended Mrs. George Brown departed this life December 19, 1918, at 11:20 o'clock at her home, 624 West 2d St. Death followed an illness of seven months of heart trouble. Mrs. Brown was born in Jasper county, Missouri, 68 years ago. She came to Kansas in 1866. She was married to George Brown in 1869 by Rev. John Lovings at Fort Scott. To this union three children were born, Charles, Jessie, and Maud. Charles and Maud departed this life a number of years ago. She has been a member of Wayman Chapter A. M. E. church about 25 years and always did her Christian duty, assisting wherever she was needed. To her multitude of friends and associates Mrs. Brown leaves a memory of such gentleness of soul and such sweetness of mind and character, that she will ever live. To her friends she was known as one who had attained success at an age when most men and women are glad to have their eyes on the first round of the ladder of achievement. She leaves to mourn her deciise a husband, George Brown, and one daughter, Jessie; three brothers, Mr. A. J. Johnson, City, Silas Johnson of Fort Smith, Ark., and Charles Johnson of Dallas, Tex.; also two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ellott of Springfield, Mo., and Mrs. Jane Parker of Dallas, Texas, besides a host of relatives and friends. As a neighbor we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of one we shall ever miss. Though you are gone, you're not for- gotten, nor will you ever be; As long as life and memory last we'll always think of thee. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, December 22, from Wayman Chapel, conducted by Rev. B. M. Tillman. From his theme he paid a beautiful tribute to the dear deceased and friend, which was Job 14th chapter, 14th verse: "If a man die, shall he live again?" Rev. P. C. Crutchfield assisted by reading Scripture lesson and 23d Psalm. Prayer by Rev. Frank Beatty. The choir rendered several beautiful selections. Miss Hester Qerry sang vocal solo, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Mrs. Brown was a charter member of Eastern Star Chapter Violet No. 41; also charter member of Western Star Court of Calanthe No. 11, of which she was faithful and dutiful to both, for she always brought sunshine to all at home and abroad. We can say she is gone but not forgotten. Heaven will be her immortal rest. OKMULGEE, OKLA. Mrs. Barnet of Hot Springs, Ark, spent the Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Martin, who spared no pains in making it pleasant for her. Mrs. M. J. Cox is spending the winter with her granddaughter, Mrs. B. Harding Guy, who is a teacher in the public schools of Coffeyville, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. J. Thompson entertained at Christmas dinner Rev. Edwards, pastor of the C. M. E. church, and family, Mr. Lun Cox, and Mrs M. L. Brookins. Mrs. M. Key Clark of Nashville, Tenn., spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Key. Mr. Key is an uncle of Mrs Clark whom her infant son is named for. We were honored with a recital by Miss Hallie Q. Brown of Wilberforce College on the evening of December 30 at the Dunbar School. Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Wallace pleasantly entertained New Year's Night in honor of the teachers of Dunbar School. Mr. Nick Chiles Dear Editor, I wish to congratulate you for the reply you gave in answer to the request made of you by the Galena man who is a representative of the 23d District. Long may you live to be an example to all those who are considered to be our leaders in lifting up their voices against the wrong practiced upon our Race! MRS. M. L. BROOKINS CHETOPA. KAN. Mrs. Eddie Morrison and son Eugene Philip of Bartlesville, Okla. spent the holidays with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. II Bassett. Aunt Betsy Sublette, who was about 115 years old, passed away last Saturday. Mrs. Wade Horton cared for her until her demise. Miss Lila Banks of Pawhuska is visiting home folks. Mesdames R. and Daisy Culberson and Master T. R., accompanied by Miss Cornine R. Reid, returned from Oklahoma and the West recently. Mr. Anthony of Croweburg spent New Year's in the city. Mrs. Margaret Claridy was visited by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Easter and Mr. Homer Reynolds of Chicago, Mr. Geo. Walker of Paola, Kansas, and Mrs. John Wilson of Oklahoma during the holidays. Mrs. Holmes and son Lou were home Christmas. Mr. Brooks Roberts visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts, during the holidays. Mrs. Newton Edmunds of Danville, Ill., returned home last Sunday. Mrs. C. A. Glasse visited Mesdames Edmunds and Smith New Year's. Messrs. Elmer Adams and Grisby are home from the camps. Little Lella Jones, who has been very ill, is ocwalescing. When you have any news, please send to the correspondent. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison had the pleasure of entertaining their daughters from Bartlesville, Okla., during the holidays. Owing to the flu epidemic the Original Xmas Ball was postponed until New Year's Night and proved to be a success as usual. All participants enjoyed themselves splendidly. Meadames Booker, Clark, Thurston, Woodson, Messrs. Booker, Tyson, O'Dair, Bonner, Ford, Jones, Coleman of Parsons, Misses Wilson, Johnson, and Mrs. White of Oswego were among the visitors. PARSON'S KAN. Mrs. Rachel Owens, formally Mrs. Rachel Jones returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo; after spending Xmas holidays with hor mother and other relatives. Mr. Norman Goodseil of Chanute Kans, was the guest of Wister Hall during the Xmas holidays. A Christmas party was given at the home of Miss Grace Ballinger, 715 20th St., in honor of her cousin, Miss Fondelac Holiday of Kansas City. Those present were Missis Marie Bowser, Chole Shakespeare, Adlisa Saddler, Maggie Sumpter, Perine Boyd, Master Cleona Jones, Ruymond Jones, Wister Hall, Alfern Geary, Jay Brown, Daniel Shakespeare, and Don Willis. Pvt. French Christian arrived here from Camp Funston visiting mother Mrs. Lillian Christian and other relatives. Pvt. Richard Noble has returned home from the camps to his home at 1809 Clark, after being musterd out of service. Miss Lucile Dosey and sister Artha Dosey are here visiting their relatives and friends. An eleven pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Lane Dec. 9th. Both mother and babe are doing fine. The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church gave a rally the 6th Sunday, Rev. J. C. Jennings of Vinita, Okla., preached the eleven o'clock sermon. Rev. T. W. Green of Brown chapel A. M. E. Church preached the three o'clock sermon. Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Terrrell and the son of Rev. Jennings who sang a solo, accompanied Rev. J. C. Jennings. The total amount raised was $290.00. Mr. Olive Rhone died Dec. 16th, after being ill several weeks with the influenza. The funeral was held from the New Baptist Church. He leaves a father and a mother, wife, and two children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his lost. We were glad to hear of the marriage of Dauther Jordan to Sir Knight, Nathaniel Johnson. We wish them prosperity and happiness. Mrs. Annie Hayens of this city died at her home, Dec. 16th, after a long spell of sickness. The funeral was held from Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She leaves her husband, four daughters, one son, two brothers, two sisters and three grandchildren. One Price $1.50 Per Year which is now serving his colors in France, and many friends to mount her lost. Mrs. Jennie Smith entertained Mrs. Mattie Shepherd of this city at five o'clock dinner Christmas day. Rev. Harry Shepherd of Independence, Kansas, preached a three o'clock sermon at Brown Chapel A. M. E. church December 23. Rev. T. W. Green, Pastor. Master Charles Whitmore and Pearl Jones of this city will leave for Kansas City January fifteenth to spend a few days. We were very glad to hear of the speeded marriage of Mrs. Adia Bryant and Mr. Johnson Brown of this city, who were united together December the 24th. We wish them a long, prosperous, and happy life. Mrs. Victory Wright, formerly Miss Victory Nestfield, is in the city visiting friends. Master Vernon Hicks of Vinita, Ok, spent Sunday in the city visiting Miss Mae Christian. Mrs. Maggie Payne entertained a few friends at her home Saturday afternoon December the 28th from 2 p. m. to 7 p. m. The guests were Mrs. May Hood, Mrs. Lillian Christian, Mrs. Amy Lane, Mrs. Percy Robertson, Mrs. Hattle Macklin, Mrs. Minnie Alla Walker, Mrs. Frankie Lovelady, Mrs. Robertha Rhone, and children, Mrs. Nettie Glass, Mrs. Bertha McGlassen, Mrs. John Woods, Mrs. Hester Broadus, and Mrs. Mabel Craft, all of Parsons. Mrs. Lena Bowser, the wife of Dr. E. E. Bowser, left for Washington, D. C., and Philadelphia December 20 to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives and friends. The six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elridge Von died December 26 after several days of sickness. Funeral was held from the home of her mother, Mrs. Mattie Ransom. MAJORS GO HOME Discharged Funston Officers Gives Good Send-off by Friends. Camp Funston Dec. 27—(Special) Maj. Gustav C. Tausig and Major Frank S. White, who were honorably discharged from the service, left Camp Funston today. Major Tausig went to his home in St. Louis, Ma. and Major White to Birmingham, Ala. A large number of their friends among the officers of the Tenth Division and camp headquarters were at the depot to bid them farewell. ABILENE. KAN. Mrs. Tillie Mitchell of Manhattan camo up to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Warder. Miss Hattie Bell and sister Mildred made a flying trip to Funaton last Sunday. Mrs. J. B. Lewis received a letter from her son, F. W. Cranshaw, who is in France, stating he is well and feeling fine but longs to be back in the United States of America. Mr. B. Hampton also received a letter from his son, who is also in France and doing fine. Sgt. Gibson spent Christmas in Junction City visiting his old friends. On Sunday the 29 was Mission Day. The members of the Circle rendered quite a nice program at the Baptist church. Some of the women showed much talent for elocution and oratory. Age did not seem to interfere. They made some of the would-be graduates feel like going away back and sit down. A STEP FORWARD IN OKLAHOMA A convention that marked the launching of the colored people of Oklahoma to ask for their rights took place in the city of Tulsa, Okla., December 23. We were invited to attend this meeting, which we truly believe to be the most harmonious one of its kind. We found colored men from all parts of the state. The laboring man, the farmer, the doctor, the lawyer, and the business man worked in accord to make this meeting a success. E. I. Baddler was elected president, and J. R. Coffey of Wewoka, Okla., secretary. Resolutions were adopted and committees appointed to visit the next legislature and ask that better laws be enacted, wherein the colored people have better educational facilities, and to denounce the present school laws of Oklahoma as being unAmerican and unpatriotic. This league will go before the Oklahoma legislature and ask for these laws to be changed. We want them to stand right up and look that class of white men in the eye who are against our children and ask that they be given the same rights along with the white American, as long as he is paying the same taxes. G. W. Sango, W. H. Twine, and D. J. Wallace were selected as delegates to go to France to represent this League. We want them to tell that part of the world that the Democracy that President Wilson talks about is not enjoyed by all the citizens of the United States. SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK FREE! WONDERFUL SUT OFFER Mrs. J. A. Wilson is lil at her home 115 N. Madison Street. Mrs. Sam McCombs is suffering from an attack of influenza. Miss Freida Birke of Joplin, Mo., is sitting in the city, the guest of May-willa Louis. The Young Matrons' Study Club will meet with Mrs. Richard Bass, 8th and Lincoln Streets, Wednesday, Jan. 6th. Mrs. Carl Spears, Pres., Mrs. John Kelley, Sec. Mrs. D. Hickman returned home last week, after witnessing the death of her mother, Mrs. Mariah Lewis, at Bogue, Kansas. Madame T. C. Sinkford returned Wednesday from Excelsior Springs. She is greatly improved and will soon resume her work. The many friends of Miss Leona Hatton will be pleased to know that she is now traveling with the Blind Boone Company. Mrs. S. M. Combs and Mrs. Minnie Parkins spent a few days in Kansas City last week. Miss Hazelle Harris is spending a few weeks in the city the guest of her guest, Mrs. R. H. Wade. She has been teaching in Oklahoma this fall and says she enjoyed the work. She is looking fine and reports a fine time. Mrs. Verder Hicks, Mrs. John Hicks and Martharine Hicks spent Sunday in Lawrence, the guest of Mrs. Tennison Garret and daughter Margaret Louise. The funeral of Lleut. Thos. McAdoo was held Wednesday afternoon from Shiloh Baptist church, under the auspices of Euclid Lodge No. A. F. & A. M. Obituary will appear in the next issue. He COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS. Adam of Mr. Eugene Kibble and family are Kansetted in their home he is buy- and Mrs. Ed. Bailey went to on business a few days ago. Black, of Helmick, spent a days visiting friends on Rock Greek. Guy Robbins, of North Platr, was called here on account of serious illness of his brother, Mrs Means. Miss Belvie Rice had a visitor a days ago. The wedding bells will be ringing. Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Johnson aspent a few days in Leavenworth visiting the former's sister, Mrs Lydia Porter. Mrs. Neal Ball, of Emporia, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Amelia Bailey. Mrs. Mary Harding has returned from a visit with her daughter in Okemah, Okla. She had the misfor- tune to catch the flu while there. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harding entertained Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Harding, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ballay, Mrs. Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dartlett and little daughters, Ruth and Gladys. Mr. Ed. Bailey went to Emporia on business, Friday. Mr. Bailey walked two miles to Comiskey and because he did not get a ticket in time to catch the local he walked six miles to Dunlap to catch the Katy for Emporia. After reaching Emporia he walked nineteen miles before he got where he wanted to go. Some business? Floyd Mitchell, of Rock Creek is working in the Grove. Mrs. Clara Means, of Rock Creek, is home after staying over a week in the rove Gtaking care of her step-bon, Ross Means. He is able to be removed from his uncle's, Frank Means to his aunt's, Mrs. Jane Silvers. Daniel Harding took Mrs. Ball to Dunlap to meet the Katy from Emporia and bring Ed. Bailey home frombia visit in Emporia. YALE, KANSAS. Mr. Spencer Maples is on the sick list as is also Mr. John Walker and Mrs. R. Baker. Miss Easter Beaton is visiting her mister, Mrs. Robert Dawberry. 'Mr. Jiles is visiting his parents in Mineral. Mr. Ed. Miller went to Cherokee to visit his friends. Ruby Miller visited in Weir a short time ago. Mr. D. Hudson made a quick trip to Girard on business one day this week. Mrs. Dewberry butchered a fine hog one day this week as also did Mr. Henry Dorsey. Relleves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24HOURS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY Mrs. B. Jackson made a burried trip to Pittsburgh. Miss Clara Gipson, and Miss Rose Miller, made a visit to Pittsburgh a short time ago. Mrs. Galines and daughter are visiting in Cherokee. Santa Claus was very generous in his visit around here and we thank him very much. VIAN, OKLAHOMA. Mrs. Lucy Johnson left last week for Sherrell, Ark, to spend a few days. Mrs. Ellen Russell left shortly for Russellville, Arkansas to spend a few days with relatives. Mr. N. A. Dean left Sunday for Tulsa, as a delegate to the big State Conference to devise plans to better the condition of the race throughout the state. The writer was detained from attending on account of business matters. It has been reported that Mississippi Dad and Widow Green were quietly married the other night. The widow esteems her newly wedded husband as a great gift from Santa Claus. Rev. Washington, of Webber Falls, passed through the city Thursday on route to Salisaw to attend the Ministers and Deacons Union. Miss Estella Butler left Monday for Ft. Smith, Ark., where she will visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Octava Davis was called 'to Redland one day last week to the Glass, of Coffeyville, Kan.I,SnFlIiTT bedside of her sister. Mr. Johnnie Glass, of Coffeyville, Kans., is in the city spending a few days with relatives. Rev. T. T. Love, moderator of Colgate District Association, was on this end of the district Saturday and Sunday. The district moderator conducted memorial services at Mt. Olive Baptist church last Sunday. Devotional services were conducted by the Rev. T. T. Love. Music was furnished by fifty select voices from the finished by fifty select voices from the following churcher: First Baptist, Vian; Mt. Zion, A. M. E., Mabelle; Mt. Olive. Prof. N. A. Bean, chorister. That sweet music is yet ringing in our cars. Rev. Wm. Elliott read scripture lesson. Rev. M. J. Reed, of Birmingham, Ala., offered prayer. Rev. N. T. Turner, was introduced and came forward and preached a good sermon. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Mrs. F. G. Fields and Mrs. W. Brown, of this city were oles ant guests of Mr. and. Mrs. W. W. Fields at Iola, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Fields had as their guest during the holidays their father. Mr. W. W. Fields, of Iola, Kansas. MASONS IN THE ARMY. Junction City, Kan.—I have the hon- or to inform the editor that Acacia Lodge, No. 91, A. F. & A. M., Junction City, has the following members in the service of the U. S. army at the present. They are: Bros. First Lieut. M. C. Rhoten, Hdqs, Troop 92d Dl vision; Sergt. Class Senior Grade Q. M. Corps, Fred Ware, Stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa; Corporal Ed. D. Chandler, M. S. S. Det. (C) stationed at Fort Riley; First-class Private Will William White, stationed at Fort Riley; Private Alonzo Puckett, M. S. S. Det. (C) stationed at Fort Riley; Corporal Lonnie Plits, M. S. S. Det. (C) stationed at Fort Riley; Mechanic John Walker, M. S. S. Det. (C) stationed at Fort Riley; Private Emerson Seaborn, M. S. S. Det. (C) stationed at Fort Riley—Ed. D. Chandler, Corporal, M. S. S. Det. (C) Fort Riley, Kansas. LOST—A Court of Calanthe Ritual and three dues books, Thursday between Pellctier's and Topeka State Bank. Finder please return to/Topeka Plaindealer Office, 1129 Kansas Avenue, or phone 3300. Reward given. AN APPEAL TO THE LOYAL CITIZENS OF TOPEKA Topeka, Kansas, October 3, 1918. This is to certify that Luvenia 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. CHANDLER, OKLA. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Glover, who have spent several months in Chandler, will return home Thursday January, 10, 1919. CROWEBURG. KAN. Mr. Cicero Limley, Mr. Robert Smith, Mr. Robt. Thomas, are on the sick list. The funeral of Mr. Thomas Lillie Jr. (white) was held last Thursday in the St. John Baptist Church. Mrs. Wm. McDaniel is in Muskogee Okla. visiting Mrs. Nellie Weaver Green. Mr. and Mrs. Salters of Ala. visited their brothers and sisters, the McDan. ie's. Mr. Henry Mayweathers is improving his home, making additional rooms. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Tindrell visited their mother, Mrs. R. H. Baker of Yale, New Year's. Mrs. Josie Burton is entirely convalecnt. Miss Joanette McDaniel of Ala. has come to visit her father, Mr. Wm. McDaniel. WHEN YOU SUFFER FROM RHEUMATISM WHEN YOU SUFFER FROM RHEUMATISM Almost any man will tell you that Sloan's Liniment means relief For practically every man has used it who has suffered from rheumatic aches, soreness of muscular stiffness of joints, the results of weaker exposure. Women, too, by the hundreds of thousands, use it for relieving neuritis, lame backs, neuralgia, sick headache, Clean, refreshing, soothing, economical, quickly effective. Say "Sloan's Lintement" to your druggist. Get it today. Sloan's Liniment Kills Pain 30c 60c and $1.20 KANSAS CITY, KAN. January 2. 1919. January 2, 1919. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, K. C., Kan. Argentine Station. Just a few words about the great revival that is being conducted at the above church by Slater M. C. Harris, the great evangelist of Cincinnati, Ohio. Our meeting began on watch night. She preached her first sermon on Thursday the 2d, and we have been having a great meeting from then up to this writing. We have had al- ready 21 conversions and 22 additions to the church, and the spirit is still high. She is a wonderful speaker, and the crowds are still growing. It is only to be regretted that the church cannot hold the people. Sunday the 12th will be a high day, and we want to invite all to hear this wonderful woman. The meeting will continue until the 21st of this month. On the 12th at 8 p. m. she will hold her famous woman's meeting and invite all of the women to hear the message. If you want Christ, come to this meeting. If you are a Christian, come and help some one else. For the kingdom of God is looking for light bearers and workers. Come one, come all, for you are welcome. R. S. Everett, Pastor. SEDALIA. MO. The soldiers of Sedalia and Pettis County were entertained at a reception given by the faculty and student body of George R. Smith College New Year's Day in the College Assembly Hall, which was decorated in the college colors, purple and white. After the reception every one marched to chapel, which was decorated in red, white, and blue. A program was rendered which had a twofold nature of welcoming the soldiers and Emancipation Celebration. Despite the cold weather and icy ground we had a full house. The program, which took everybody's attention, consisted in the following numbers: Music ..... College Invocation ..... Rev. Ball Music ..... College Welcome Address, Prof. J. H. Ward, George R. Smith Address, Prof. C. C. Hubbard, High School, Sedalia Responses, Sgt. Alexander, George R. Smith, Chaplain Harris Smith, Chapman Harris Music ..... City Orchestra Master of Ceremonies, J. M. Harris, M. D. The college has installed a moving picture machine, from which the first pictures were shown Dec. 29, and expects to have regular entertainments for the college and friends of Sedalia. Plenty of exercise, fresh air, regular hours—is all the prescription you need to avoid Influenza—unless through neglect or otherwise, a cold gets you. Then take—at once HILL'S CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE Standard cold remedy for 20 years—in tablet form, safe, easy, no odor, breaks up a cold in 44 hours—relieves grip in 3 days. Money back if fills. The genuine bag has a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. At All Drug Stores. KINKY HAIR R Albany, New Rhode Island, New Connecticut My picture shows you what your face EXELENTO QUININE POWDER Has done for my hair before I need it, my hair was short and course fashionless, and so soft, and ally that I can sit up say way I want be. JANE RALD. Don't let some fake Kink Rammer fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it nice and I am. That's what EXELENTO QUININE POMADE does, removes Dar duff, feeds the roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and sliy. After using a few times you can tell the difference, a kid after a little walk it will be so pretty and adorable it will us to sway it. If Esteledon don't do, it will give you money back. 250 by mail, receipt of stamps or coins AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write Your Parishioner EXHIBITIONS INFORMATION CO., ABBEYTON, OH Adah D. James TEACHEN OF PIANO Fees for Lessons $1.50 per month. Lessons three fifths hour in length. GRANTVILLE, -- TELEPHONE 314 VIAN. OKLA. Mr. Nathan Milton was called to Redland, Okla, one day last week to the bedside of his sick mother. Mrs. Octava Davis was called to Redland, Okla, to the bedside of her sick sister. Mrs. Peggie Foreman. Rev. William Elliott was relected to the pastorate charge 1st Baptist church, Vian, this being his fourth year as having the oversight of this work. Rev. Wm. Elliott was also called to the pastorate charge of Thailequah church, Thalequah, Okla. Mrs. Ella Russell arrived home last Thursday from Russellville, Okla, where she spent the holidays with relatives and friends. Reports a pleasant trip. Don't forget to patronize the Top Notch Pressing Shop, Judge Porter, Mgr. Mrs. Blanche Alexander has returned home after spending Christmas holidays in Boley, Okla., with her brother Rev. Steward. Miss Emmerlee McNamee is contemplating going to Thalequah, Okla., in short to spend a week with her sister, Mrs. Annie Vann. Mr. Albert Allen and Mr. Joe Allen have moved to Idabel, Okla. Occupation, farming. The Masonie and Odd Fellows are preparing to build a big Union Hall that will be a credit not only to the orders but to the race. Mr. H. A. Vanzant and Mr. Jas. Gladney, architects. Mr. Geo. Vann has returned from San Francisco, California. He reports grass and orange trees looking awfully green out there. What a sad mistake some of us are making by not sending our children to school, allowing them to loaf the streets and browbeat all over the country. In these perilous times the educated and cultured one can scarcely make it; so where will the uneducated, illiterate one appear? Only hewers of wood and carriers of water. Give that boy just as good an education as you possibly can. In doing so you are only casting your bread upon the waters to be gathered many days hence. While the American Negroes were fighting upon the battlefields of France undertaking the task of making the world safe for democracy, who have given their lives to extend protection over all the races of mankind, and yet the white man is setting an example in lawlessness right at home which is a shame and a disgrace to civilization. We send naval fleets and military expeditions half way round the globe to protect other nations, but when it comes to protecting our own citizens we can't do it. We could do it, of course, but we won't. Human nature and official methods haven't changed since the time when Pontius Pilate gave Jesus to the Jewish mob to be crucified. Tuskeg e Institute gives the following record on lynching that occurred in 1918: 62 in the United States more than in 1917. Of the 62 people lynched all but four were Negroes, and five of these were women. 16 of the victims were accused of assault, and the other offenses ran all the way from murder down to hog stealing. Georgia took the banner last year with a record of 18 lynchings. Texas came next with 9. From 1885 to 1918 there have been over 4,000 lynched and mobbed. We must stand together as a race. BROOKFIELD, MO. Dr. I. C. Brown of Kansas City, Mo. spent a few days in visiting the home of a former patient in the person of Miss Zylphia Phoenix of Brookfield, Mo. A delightful hunting party was given for Dr. I. C. Brown of Kansas City, Mo., and those who took part were: Measars, M. Brown, A. O. Wolfskill, and G. Pendleton. Mrs. Zylphia Towers and daughter of Brookfield were entertained at their home on New Year's Day by their relatives Mrs. Fred Dabney of Kansas City is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gus Pendleton of Brookfield, Mo. YALE, KAN. Mr. Woods, who has been sick for several weeks, has been improving nicely; also Mrs. Dennis Hudson. Mr. Edward Miller and Mr. Eugene Giles were visiting the parents of this latter, Mr. and Mrs. Giles. Miss Ruby Miller of Yale took her vacation in Weir City with her friend Mrs. Lolles and her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Scott of Garnett, also her husband Rev. J. H. Scott. Miss Rosa Miller and Ethel Gains spent their vacation in Cherokee with their teacher and friend, Alberta Freeman. Mrs. Whelar stayed one day and night in Yale with her son, Mr. Walker, who has been sick for some time. Miss Alberta and Miss Pannie Burks of Nelson were visiting their friends and playmates in Yale Sunday afternoon. ```markdown ``` We carry one of the Sweet lines of CNDEBTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Two Licensed Bomb care in attendance. 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. Pelletier's All Nations Whitewa B. F. BR IPRO The Finest Cooks ·Families Eat 8 513 N. Main St., All Nations Eat at The niteway Cafe B. F. BRADFORD IPROPRIETOR finest Cooks and Best Service philies Eat Sunday Dinner Here Main St., WICHITA,!KAN. All Nations Eat at The Whiteway Cafe B. F. BRADFORD IPROPRIETOR The Finest Cooks and Best Service Families Eat Sunday Dinner Here 513 N. Main St., WICHITA, KAN. ```markdown ``` TOPEKA'S FIRST COLORED LICENSED EMBALMER. THE LADY Our Popular Undertaker Open for Business Day and Night Everything New But the Man. Service Guaranteed. Phone 574, 809 Kansas Ave Dated this 10th day of November, 1918 P MADAM T. CRADDOCK BINKFORD Hairdreaser Everyone is SAFE in using SIN FORD'S MARROW POMADE. She guarantees to grow the hair or rotund 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 specialty of curing all scalp 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 Braids and transformations, 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 .20P Jackson St. 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. 103-18 N. Third St. SAINT JOSEPH, MISBQURI. (First Published In The Plaindealer, Friday, Decebmer 20, 1918.) NOTICE State of Kansas: To C. A. Eyl and the heirs-at-law of Robert Walker, deceased, if living, and if deceased then to the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of C. A. Eyl and of the heirs-at-law of Robert Walker, deceased. You, and each of you are hereby notified that Archie B. Jackson as plaintiff has filed a petition in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, and commenced suit against you as defendants as aforesaid in case number 32018, and that you must answer said petition on or before the 1st day of February, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered in said action against said defendants C. A. Eyl if living and the unknown heirs at-law of Robert Walker, deceased, if living, and "deceased, then, in the alternative, against the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of defendant C. A. Eyl and of the heirs at-law of Robert Walker, deceased, if any therebequeating plaintiff's title to Block 22 B and Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 23 B, all in the town of Tecumseh, Shawnee County, Kansas, forever enjoining you, and each of you, from claiming any right, title or interest in said real estate. Attorney for Plantin. (Attest) Mary E. Chapin, Clerk District Court, Shawnee County, Kan. A Good Job For Lazy Dollars Put your idle dollars to work in a safe and profitable business, controlled and managed exclusively by competent and successful Negro men. If you have any money, much or little, write for full facts and learn just where and how to double your dollars over and over again. Square Deal Investment Brokers, 1715 II. 18th Street Kansas City, Mo. Rabe Bros. Phone 747, 110 E. 6th St. Neck Bone ..... 10c Pig Feet ..... 10c Pig Snutes ..... 121/2c Pig Lars ..... 121/2c Spare Ribs ..... 22c Chuck Roast ..... 20c Plate Roast ..... 19c Pive Pounds Compound ..... 1.30 Hamburger ..... 20c Brains ..... 15c Liver ..... 10c : The Battle is On. Dear Str.-I am the representative and a republican from this legislative district, and while I am not accustomed with you, I take the liberty to write you on a matter of the national importance to you and the people of Kansas in general. You have considerable influence with the colorful people of this state, and I compartment you on being a man with brains. As you know, there is going to be a bill introduced in the coming legislature to separate the blacks and whites in school in cities of the second class. There is a strong move on foot in the matter, and it is pretty sure to pass. Hon. O. W. Sparks of this city was elected to the state Senate from this district, and he will be for it first and last. Now the big controversy seems to be in this city, and you know as well as I do that if you get the legislature once started, it is liable to pass a "Jim Crow" law, and I would hate to see that done. I believe I see Gibbs clothing co. SALE at BOTH TOPEKA Extra Special B For This] Week-Great En Sale Now Going O BOTH TOPEKA STORES Special Bargains! Week-Great End Season ale Now Going On SALE at BOTH TOPEKA STORES Extra Special Bargains! For This] Week-Great End Season Sale Now Going On Children's Union Suits—heavy neece 2 to 16 years.....98c Men's $2 wool Shirts and Draw- ers.....$1.48 Men's 25c Jersey Gloves.....19c Men's 15c Cotton Gloves knit wrist.....10c Gloves, Mitts, 90c Kind.....65c Men's heavy bib Overall.....$1.95 $6.95 large double Blankets.....$3.98 SHOES Prices—Men's Dress $2.95 Dress $3.45 Styles Clearance ... $2.45 and $6.45 Boys' guaranteed Shoes ... $2.45, $3.95 Girls all leather Shoes ... $2.45, $3.25 Mitts and Gloves—Heavy Mitts, 650 Gloves 10 off ... 190 and 850 Long Clearance Men's Suits and Overcoats $19.95 All Men's $18 Suits and Overcoats ... $9.75 $16.45 SHOES Clearance Prices—Men's 1 3.50 Work and Dress Shoes ..... 2.95 Men's $4 Work and Dress Shoes ..... 33.45 Woman's Shoes, all styles A Sweeping Clears and Ove All Men's $30 Suits and Overcoats.....$19.95 All Men's $25 Suits and Overcoats.....$16.45 All Men's $20 Suits and Overcoats.....$14.95 Boy's Suits R Boys' good wearing Knicker Pants Suits $3.95 and $4.95 Men's heavy lined Duck Coats Suits Reduced 1-3 Knicker Pants Men's Warm Winter Caps 1-3 pH $4.95 MEN'S PANT $3.45 and $4.95 Men's Rubbers.....$1.25 MEN'S 4BUCKLE WOOL LINED ARTIC ENT Colored Shoemaker who can take charge of Electric Repair Shop Hammons Panatonlum NEWTON, KANSAS NGE STATE BANK of Kansas City, Kansas. ent at the Close of Business, December 31, 1918. LIADILITIES $1,336,017.43 Capital Stock $100,000.00 275,792.48 Surplus and Undivided Prof- 288.29 Its 130,366.03 4,506.54 Dividende, payable December Competent Colony One who can ta Electric Rep Simmons Pa $16 Main Street, EXCHANGE ST of Kansas City, Condensed Statement at the Close of RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts.....$1,336,017.48 C Bonds and Warrants..... 278,792.48 S Overdrafts ..... 288.29 Furniture and Fixtures.. 4,508.84 D Cash and Sight Ex..... 835,518.99 D Competent Colored Shoemaker One who can take charge of Electric Repair Shop Simmons Panatonlum 616 Main Street, NEWTON, KANSAS EXCHANGE STATE BANK Total $2,452,123.73 ment is correct. C. N. PROUTY, Cashier At. A. L Berger, Harry Darby, P. E. Drought, H. R. S. Meratetter, G. N. Prouty, C. K. Wells. teed Under State Law. on Savings. Invite You To Our New Location 170 Wabash Street Your Grocerlès, Meats and Produce Absolute Satisfaction. We deliver in all the City - Phone Market 2139 Total $2,452,123,73 The above Statement is correct. Directors—Geo. Benarkt, A. L. Berger, Lane, J. M. Liggett, F. S. Meretter, Deposits Guaranteed Under S Three Per Cent on Savings. We Invite You New Lo 170 Wabas To buy your Groceries, We Guarantee absolute Satis parts of the City C. Nelson Wichita We Invite You To Our New Location 170 Wabash Street To buy your Groceries, Meats and Produce We Guarantee absolute Satisfaction. We deliver in all parts of the City Phone Market 2139 C. Nelson Proprietor Wichita Kansas Men's $1.75 warm Sweaters large collars $1.25 ```markdown ``` the headmistress on this wall, and suppose that you get busy and meet the colored people here that you are coming down to talk to them on an important business, and come down within the next ten days and have a meeting with them and see if some kind of an agreement can be reached between them and the people here in the matter. I would not has them know what your business was until you arrived and assembled them together, as it will retard the attendance, I fear, were they to know your mission before you get here. The people here are bent on a separation, and they have not been idle in the matter. I simply warn you as a friend, and trust you will consider this letter in such light. There is no use to turn a deaf ear or to get bull-headed, because that never gets a man anywhere. Reason will accomplish more than force. If you can succeed in getting the colored people to some kind of an agreement down here, in my opinion, it will be the best thing you ever done for humanity's sake. You have got to meet the issue squarely in the face, and there is no use to try to dodge the matter. The bill has Menta $1.15 and $1.95 flannel ahirta $1.15 Men's heavy wool Men's heavy wool Sox ..... 65c Men's $4.50 wool Union Suits ..... 3.48 Men's heavy work Shirts, full cut $1.50 values ..... 85a Men's $1.50 Shirts and Drawers, Fleece lined ..... 89c Men's $2.50 fleece Union Suits ..... 1.43 Women's $1.85 Union Suits ..... 96c Men's $3.00 Pants ..... 1.99 Special Bargain—One lot Men's $12.50 and $15 Over- coat—Choice ..... $7.50 Heavy Work Pants, $2.50 and $3 grades.....$1.98 Men's wool Pants, broken size, $3 values.....$3.95 Men's heavy $2.50 Khaki Pants.....$1.95 31, 1918..... 6,000.00 Deposits ..... 2,215,757.70 little depth, and until the beach is extended down here it will be more than usual in the sunshine. They are bringing too much pressure to bear in the matter for me simply to sit still and not give you a chance to gas in the clear. Anything I can do for you in the matter I will be glad to render, I am writing Rev. Bansom likewise, and if you come down here, be sure to call on me early. Hoping to hear from you by return mail, and trust- ing that you will give this your prompt attention, and extending the Season's greetings to you. I am. Very truly yours, OSCAR M. YOUNT, Attorney and Rep. 23rd Dist. ANSWER TO YOUNT. December 14, 1918 Mr. Oscar M. Yount, Atty.. Representative 23d District, Galena, Kansas. My Dear Mr. Yount; Your letter of the 11th inst., received, and in reply will say after reading it carefully and then noting your position as an attorney-at-law and recently elected from the 23d Republican District to the next legislature, which convenes in 1919, I became confused, for I did not think Kansas had within her confines an attorney who attended the schools of Kansas and was taught to love and expect the rights of others, so foolish or so simple as to write or attempt to defend segregated laws within this state. My advice to you is, that you resign your office at once, for this letter shows that you are incompetent and not capable of representing the sentiment of Kansas, nor are you up with what the United States did in the last two years which ended in France, November 11, 1918. In this great conflict there were colored soldiers who fought side by side with their white brothers that all races should have an abiding place where all should be free. There are hundreds of instances during this war where colored troops single-handed captured hundreds of Germans and put them to flight, feeling that in so doing there would be no reptiles like yourself less in these United States to oppose them in enjoying all the rights and freedom for which they fought and the people they fought against. You are perfectly willing to come here to legislate that the Hun and his family might attend the public schools along with the Mexican, Italian, Chinaman, Indian, and all other nationalities except the colored American who gave his life in "No Man's Land"—"Somewhere in France." If you have studied history, you must know that this colored American has helped to make this country and is entitled to all the rights and benefits that you or your kind enjoy. From the tone of your letter, you are coming here to the legislature to enact some law against the colored people attending the public schools and other public places for which they are taxed to maintain, and the colored people are subject to the same laws that govern you, yet you want separate schools for them, in fact, I suppose you would be in favor of separate cars, separate dining rooms, and separate stores; but there is one place if you keep up your status there will be no separation there, and that is where we have good reasons to believe Hen Tillman now is, and you are advocating his doctrine. There will be no segregation there, but we have an idea that when you arrive the first thing you will wish to do will be to put such laws into effect. We cannot see how the people of that district elected you to the legislature. You either misrepresented yourself, or you made no speeches. Oh! I have it—the flu ban was on against campaigning, therefore you made no speeches and thereby fooled the people. Had they heard you, you would never have been elector. Kansas lawyers of brain and energy are busy making money, and usually that class of men come to the legislature at an expense and loss to themselves, but they sacrifice and come that they may help enact laws for the benefit of all the people, irrespective of races. I wish you would get in touch with such men as Congressman Phil Campbell, who is now in Washington, and ask him what he thinks of you offering such a measure as you say you are planning, and he will be ashamed of you. You might write any United States senator or representative from Kansas, and they would all be of the opinion that you were a fit subject for the mad house. Now let me say to you, Mr. Stranger, I do not believe that you were born and reared in Kansas, but you must be an interloper, and the only way you think that you can get before the public is to start something on the defenseless colored American. Such an issue as you intend to work on is worn out staff, because the better class of white people over the country have awakened to their sense of duty and see now talking on all sides, except in the South where you belong, that the colored man must have his rights, and that he is entitled to all the privileges granted any other citizen, for by his acts in the war just ended he has proven his devotion to the American Flag, and as a fighter on the battlefield he had no superior. All black laws that have been enacted and annuated on the statute books of any state are unconstitutional and have only been unheld because the white men sitting in judgment were duty bound to declare them right to please a certain class like yourself. The judges of the courts have now become aroused to a conscientiousness of unrighteous and Christianity and have begun to get the error of their decisions and will decide that all laws enacted against colored Americans are class legislation and unconstitutional. Allow me to say further. Mr. Bin Representative of the 23d District and Attorney-at Law of Galena, Kansas that Governor Allen, Lieut. Governor Huffman, and the members of the Senate and House of Representatives are against any such measure as von plan to make a bill in the next legislature negotiating the public schools in this state, and they are also against the laws that are already on the public books. the Government has been received from France, where he saw the colored tabards under the fire and written several articles concerning their deportment in France. Governor Allen says they were received in the public places on equality with the white man, and that he was proud to know that they were received so cordially by the French, so you need not expect him to sign such a bill. As a rule that class of white men that introduces segregated laws and Jim Crow measures are themselves relatives of colored people, and they think it is a cute trick to do such a thing, for they feel it is a disgrace to have colored blood in their veins, yet two thirds of the colored people of this country are mixed with white blood, and we have no doubt that if you would search your family record you would find that you have a mixture of colored blood. It is the southern white man who passes these laws, and it is he who so thoroughly mixed the two races, and he is now trying to get away from the kindred. We believe if you would study the situation thoroughly, you will change your views and decide not to offer this bill. The Kansas Defense Society, of which I am president, and which represents the progressive colored people of Kansas, has always and will forever fight such measures as you speak of. You bet we have considerable influence with the colored people no. only of Kansas, but of the entire U. S., and they have the utmost confidence in the editor of The Tonekn Plaindealer standing up for their rights. There is nothing that you could do or say that would sway us from our duty of doing the right thing by our race. Consult your brother, O. W. Sparks, and he can tell you what sledding he had trying to pass this bill, and I hope you will reconsider and not come here to the legislature and make of yourself what Christ rode into Jerusalem. NICK CHILES, President Kansas Defense Society, and Editor of The Topeka Plaindealer. DONATE TO THIS GREAT CAUSE DONATE TO THIS GREAT CAUSE 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 24th 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 these 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 swoop 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 martials. 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. 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