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Owing to a breakdown in our press recent issues of the Plaindealer have been late. We are now in running.org --- Twent-First Year. No. 3. MYYRTHERESTDOWN REACHES THE TOP Race Man With Pluck and Energy Wins Over Big Handicap (By Prof. Wm. H. Dawley, Kansas City, Missouri.) "There is always room for a man of force and he makes room for many."—Emerson. The great commonwealth of Kansas has developed wonderful men, who have made her the pivot in the galaxy of forty-eight brilliant stars—white men, red men, black men; John Brown, Ingalls, Bristow, Cappet, Charles Curtis, the Jupiterlike Ransom and the editorial Hercules, Nick Chiles. In the words of that indomitable editor: "What France is to Europe Kansas is to the United States. Nothing of consequence has happened in these United States for more than half a century that Kansas has not initiated or pushed to a successful conclusion." The above are simply examples taken at ran- JOHN H. HARRIS MR. THOMAS RICHARDS dom, yet in her entire roll of illustrious men hardly has she produced one more sterling, interesting and inspiring than Thomas Richards, a black man. At 8 years of age with his family he left his native state, Mississippi and came to Wyandotte, Kansas. In a year they settled in Ottawa. Here he imbibed the Kansas meaning. Poverty but dainty expresses his condition, but in addition to that he was further handicapped by an impedi-ment in his speech. If the immortal Frederick Douglass struggled with his master's dog for the crumbs that fell from the table, Richard's was wont stealthily to put molasses into one pocket of his ragged outfit and bread into the other and at opportune periods, unobserved, dipped this bread into the molasses and devoured it. Much of the time the only meat the family had was the game rabbits and the like, that the boys caught in the woods. School he attended but a few months in the year and in clothes so ragged that they furnished his nickname. Indeed one day at the monthly Friday afternoon exhibition, Richards was the star. Unable because of his defect to recite or slug a piece he was taken aside by his teacher and cautioned to return on the morrow in his best clothes. He cheerily stammered that he would. A corpulent friend had given him a whole pair of trousers. Richards ripped these up, spread the pieces on the floor, placed his frame on one leg of the material and cut it to the shape of his leg. He did the same with the other leg except that he cut it appeared at school the next day to shorter. He sewed the garment and the consternation of his teacher and the grief of his mother, but in his smiles the audience thought him made up for the occasion. Yet at times despite his optimism he would observe the superior advantages of his fellows and doubt whether it was worth the effort, whether he would ever make anything of himself. He reflected for he saw in the plains, on the hills, by the streams that nature's beauties were developed from within and this confirmed his mother's teachings: "Man, son, is made from the inside, clothes adorn but do not make him." But this good mother died when he was twelve. If he had hard times before, they were harder now, but his rugged father kept the four boys and four girls together, the youngest belly four months old. Once the father decided to get his son at least a suit of overalls, so he drove to town with his son, but did not allow him to enter the store. He brood it the room was cut and piled them up to his son on the warden. In close his parlor when a few minutes later turning to say something he found his son disheathing his tags and dwelling his new overalls in the main street. Doubled used to say "Not by the height attained but the depth from which we've come you must measure us." Having shaken the dust of Ottawa from his feet he lived in Marcelline, Mo., two years, met, and June 24, 1891 married Miss Ella Dixon. He returned to Wyandotte. At the age of 18 years he became an Odd Fellow, eleven years later a Mason, and at 39 years of age a Christian in the Baptist church under Rev. Richardson. But in 1909 he connected himself with the church of which the eloquent Rev. Eohren is pastor, where he and his family worship to this day. Having turned his hand from one thing to another, in 1898 he entered the employ of the Swift Packing Co., at $9 per week looking after their horses. Today he is second in that department drawing a salary nearly four times his initial wage. During this period of 20 years he has won and held the confidence of the Company and the esteem of the men under him. He is a race man to the backbone. Conceitious of the obstacles that confronted him, his joy is to smooth the path of worthy black men. Hence many a Negro owes his position at Swift's to Thos. Richards Within an easy range of his residence the monthly salary of men he has placed amounts to more than $1,000. When the indiscrete act of some Negro employe nettles the boss and he exclaims: "Tommy, I am going to discharge A" Richards replies: "If this is his first offense wait a little while then reason with him as you would like to be talked to if you had made a slip. Then try him again and I'm sure he'll do better." A is not discharged and impresss. Actors from the plant Mr. Richards operates a restaurant and furnishes a 25 cent dinner in these war times that cannot be duplicated elsewhere in the Twin Cities. At noon daily his patrons number 200 and his profits are substantial. His home 338 Greeley avenue shelter besides his wife, two sons, 22 and 14 years of age, also three relatives with a spare room for comp. Work is the watchword of the at the household. Mrs. Richards has moved herself more than a helpmeet and has given him inspiration almost celipiding that of his lamented mother. She does not hesitate when she thinks the occasion requires to rise at 3 a. m. and help at the restaurant. Still she finds time besides keeping her house spotlessly clean to apply to her fad, crocheting. Her house is filled with scarfs, center pieces, laces and the like. Many of which carried off first prize at bazaars. Fortunate are the guests who have seats at this well laden table. Mrs. Richards is a charming hostess and with all a devout church worker. His aged father died in 1903 at this home, where he had lived since the marriage of his son. In 1912 Mr. Richards became a stockholder in Swift & Co. Today he holds ten shares in the company—2 S. American, 4 horse, and 4 Libbey McNeal. The late President Ballentine of Oberlin college in a eulogy on Douglas affirmed "Douglas copied the best manners of the best 'people.' Thomas Richards may never have heard that sentiment, but he lives it. CORPORAL TYLER IS BACK Colored Boy Tells of Overseas and His Services. Corp. Roy E. Tyler, 1191 Lincoln street, who returned from France, arriving in Topeka Friday, is probably the first colored soldier to return to this city after seeing overseas service. Corp. Tyler was a member of the pioneer company, 516th infantry, and sailed for England with his company in September, 1918, arriving in Liverpool, from where he was sent to Brest, France. He was only there a short time when he became ill with the influenza and was invalided to the base hospital in the outskirts of London. Codporal Tyler said that the colored troops were given a rousing reception while passing thru the small French villages, and the natives took great delight in strewing their course with flowers. They were also generously served with cookies and good things to eat. He spoke highly of the treatment received at the hands of the Red Cross and Salvation Army, and said that they saved the day for many a hungry soldier had whose rations received from the army failed to come up to what they should have, due to one cause and another. A number of the men in his company married French and English girls, he said. Tyler collected a large number of souvenirs, but left most of them at headquarters when he was taken sick. Previous to entering the army he was employed as a porter in Stansfield's drug store. He has not yet decided what he will do since his return, he said. THE RACE AT LAWRENCE HOLDS A ROUSING MEETING The President of the Kansas 1 Louge Society) was called to Lawrence members of St. Luke's Church the Rev. John Adams, pastor. The people at both churches cared enthusiastic over all that is said and done. They realize that in order to have a standing in the country, they must begin to do something. The people of Lawrence are to be congratulated upon hav- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JANUARY 17, 1919 SOUTH SAYS GIVE NEGROES A CHANCE IN SCHOOLS Colored Soldiers Cited for Bravery Brings Appeal for Justice From Old Kentucky A dispatch from Paris tells of the decoration by the krench government of 124 colored soldiers of the United States army for "extraordinary heroesm under fire." The men were selected from others of their comrades—all having done well—because of acts of bravery that seemed to call for particular recognition. This recognition by a foreign government of the bravery of our colored soldiers will be pleasing to all American citizens, and it is confirmed by our own officers. Each colored unit that got to the front distinguished itself, and there were thousands of colored soldiers ready to do just as good work who were disappointed by the ending of the war. The belief of the Evening Post is that the excellent behavior, both at home and abroad, of our colored soldiers will have a beneficial effect upon thevised race question in the future. What the Negro needs at for such men as Rev. Jackson and Re. Adams with with them. They are both wide awake once man, and are active in social and business life in Lawrence. Rev. Adams is a talented lawyer. We would be pleased to see him hang out his shingle. BEST MUSICIANS OF THE RACE COMING HERE. Topeka Industrial Institute Will Present World Renown Artists. Mr. Clarence Cameron White, who noted violinist and Mr. T. Theodore Taylor, the young pianist, will appear in a recital at the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute on Saturday, January 25, 1919 at 8 p.m. Mr. White has played and won great favor in all parts of the country and also in England and France. One critic has said that Clarence Cameron White unites with an admirable technique, a beautiful tone, remarkable for its breadth, fire and delicacy of expression. Mr. T. Theodore Taylor has won unstinted praise of musicians and critics alike for his sympathetic understanding, interpretation and execution of the compositions for piano The program offered is made up wholly of compositions by Negro composers, and furnishes one tea opportunity to hear and feel just what the Negro has done and is still doing in the line of fine arts. The admission is 25c. The public is cordially invited. WILSON SENDS OUT MASONIC MINUTES Hon. A. F. Wilson, grand secretary of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. I. & A. M. Kansas and Jurisdiction, was in the city Wednesday, sending out the minutes for the past year to the subordinate lodges. It is a nicely compiled report bound in a neat, well printed volume of some 130 or more pages. It is clear, concise and accurate, which speaks volumes for the ability of Mr. Wilson, who is M. HON A F WILSON considered to be one of the best containers in the state, a fact that opps him in a good fat clerical pos- tion in the latter department at benssan City. Kai Mr. Wilson is a strong man full of push and energy, he prides himself on doing things well. the workmanship of the book is the product of the cunning hands of The Plaindealer printers and binders and is a credit to them, the shop and the organization. Plaindealer home is not coddling but justice; justice in the courts, justice in the schools and justice in the world of business. He has proven himself a true blue American in time of war and true Americans will not forget it.—Louisville (Ky.) Dally Courler-Journal. Thus speaks the largest and best newspaper in the whole South. The Courier Journal speaks the sentiment of every true, loyal white American. But in the face of all this, out here in Kansas—the cradle of freedom, bills are being offered in the legislature denying the Colored American his rights of citizenship—the God given right purchased with his blood in "No Man's Land." However, we believe that the spirit of fairness and justice to all men still lives in Kansas and at the proper time the Sparks and Younts will be given a just rebuke at the hands of the legislature. THE CASE OF THE SOLDIERS. No Time Should Be Lost in Contributing to the Fund to Secure Justice for the Boys. The Kansas Defense Society earns requests the public to respond to the letters being sent them for financial aid for the soldiers held in prison at Leavenworth for participation in the Houston, Texas plot. We are in to win this fight along with other rights we are deprived of. We are not going to play along with this matter, we are here to do business and get results. Send in your contribution to the Kansas Defense Society. We do not need advice—we are paying lawyers for that. We will be glad to send circulars and petition blanka when requested. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED. Officers for the colored Crittenton home in Topeka were elected one day this week at a meeting of the trustees of the institution, at which a committee representing the board of trustees of the white Crittenton home offered help to bring success to the former. The new officers are: Mrs. S. I. J. Watson, president; Mrs. Ethel Johnson, vice president; Mrs. E M Guy, secretary; Mrs W. I. Jambon, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Dorothy Jones treasurer; G R Bridgfordon principal, Mrs Sarah Malone, superintendent, Mrs Marte has been with the colored Crittenton home sheep its beginning, and a vote of thanks was given for her and other charter members of the board. We hope that under the management of the new officers, the Criticism home will do more and better work. THE RACE GETS TOGETHER AT BONNER SPRINGS, KAN. President of Kansas Defense Society Addresses a Big Meeting. In response to a telegram from Rev. G. W. Brown, pastor of the Baptist church at Bonner Springs, we addressed a large and appreciative audience in behalf of the Kansas Defense Society. From what we were told after the address, the people were greatly benefited. They organized a local league with a committee of 25 to look after the interest of the colored people in that community, to fight race prejudices in Bonner Springs, and to oppose that class of white men who are against the progress of the colored race. Much effective work ought to be carried out. The colored people are waking up, and their eyes are being opened to the conditions that confront them, not only in Bonner Springs, but the entire country. The Rev. Brown presided at the meeting At the League organized, Rev. G. W. Brown was elected president, and Mr. N. L. Scott, secretary. I following is a list of those who joined and paid in money to the Kan- force Society. F. Kinchlow ..... $1.00 Ollie Snoddy ..... 1.00 Minnie Webster ..... 1.00 Frank Jones ..... 1.00 Fiddie Stanford ..... 1.00 John Greer ..... 1.00 Abe Greer ..... 5.00 John Prud ..... 1.00 W. T. Clements ..... 25 Mr. Jameson ..... 10 Mrs. G. Brown ..... 10 W. M. Hill ..... 25 M. Banks ..... 25 H. S. C. ..... 25 F. Smith ..... 50 M. Meliss ..... 95 P. R. R. ..... 10 Pev. J. Coburn ..... 25 B. Anleman ..... 10 Nan McNair ..... 25 Harvey Turner ..... 25 C. G. Hill ..... 100 R. T. Gentry ..... 100 Rev. Kyle, pastor of the Baptist Church has completed a nice new church in Bonner. Rev. McTassel, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Bonner Springs deserves great credit for the work he has done for the church. When he arrived there was not much of a place to worship. He had a fran's structure 25x36 attached to the part, put in electric lights, and made many other improvements. The people of Bonner Springs appreciate the work done by Rev. and Mrs. McTassel. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to acknowledge with deep gratitude the kindness shown us by our many friends after the death of our husband, son and brother, Thos. McAdoo and also for the many beautiful floral offerings—Mrs. Thomas McAdoo, Mr. and Mrs. Russell McAdoo, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson, Miss Fra McAdoo, Mr. Tullie McAdoo and Mr. Geo. McAdoo. PIERCE ADDITION. Mr. Harold Harris visited last week in Chicago. Mrs. Nora L. McGee and son, of British Columbia, are visiting Mrs. McGee's father, Rev. Greene. Mrs. Amanda George is on the sick list Mrs. Ned Perkins is improving slowly. The Elder Blossom club gave a candy pull Wednesday night which was well attended. Mrs. Nora McGee and two sons are spending a few days in Impartly with the former's sister. The Elder Blossom club was entertained Friday by Mrs. Frank Beach at her residence on 22d and Montone streets. Mr. Lewis of Eshridge, is visiting Mr. Harold Harris REV. GEO. McNEAL RECEIVES A HANDSOME NEW YEAR GIFT Kansas City, Kansas Pastor Is Held in High Esteem by Congregation. The members of Pleasant Green Baptist church, Kansas City, Kans, presented their pastor, Rev. George McNeal with $50 for a New Year's present, as a token of the high esteem in which they hold him. Rev. McNeal has been pastor of that church for 26 years and is not only well liked by his congregation, but is held in high esteem by the citizens of Kansas City and the state at large. ```markdown ``` CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our husband, father and grandfather, Capt. Westes Buford, and also for the floral offerings - Mrs. Sarah Buford, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ware, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Drane, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Genrty --- INTRODUCTORY SERVICES. New Presbyterian Minister is Given a Royal Welcome. A very interesting introduction service was held at the Calvary Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening in honor of their new pastor. The church was full, and the audience appreciative. Attorney Elisha Scott was master of ceremonies, and enlivened the meeting with much wit and humor. The following spoke: Mr. Geo Hagan, Prof. N. Sawyer, Judge Jas H. Guy, Mrs. G. A. Bigbee, Hon. H. I. Monroe and Dr. J. L. Rensom. Miss Josephine Cunningham rendered two excellent instrumental solos. After all had spoken, the new pastor was presented with a Bible and hymn book—the main instruments used in the worship of God. The pastor responded, thanking the speakers for the flattering things said about him, and expressed the hope that future relationships with Topeka, both religious and secular would be highly satisfactory. The service closed with the benediction, after which all retired to the basement where refreshments were served. On the whole all that took place showed that a spirit of mutual and genuine friendship exists between pastor and people and the prediction is that great things are expected in the future. The New Pastor. Hew L. St. Geo V McCallum was born in Imaginac B W I., and educated in the schools of his native land where he taught school for about six years. He emigrated to America in 1906 finding in Boston from which place he went to New York City. In 1904 he entered Howard University at Washington, D.C. graduating in theology with the degree of B D in 1912. He took one year's post graduate work in philosophy. Dr McCallum has posed churches in Greenville S C. Florence Ala., and Knoxville, Tenn. He left the last named place to take charge of Calvary Presbyterian church in this city. He is a fine young man, full of progress and The Plaindealer predicts a bright and useful future for he and his church in Topeka. Popular Töpekan Residing in Salt Lake City, Died from Wounds Inflicted by a Woman. Tom McAdoo, soldier and one of the most popular and widely known sporting men of the colored race, died at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, from gunshot wounds inflicted by a woman. His remains were accompanied to this, his home town by his wife, Mrs. Elsie McAdoo and Mr. Jack Johnson, brother-in-law of the deceased. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from Shiloh Baptist church, under the auspices of Euclid Lodge No. 2, A. F. & A. M., the Rev. S. E. J. Watson officiated. Mr. McAdoo was a Mason, having been a member of Euclid Lodge No. 2, of this city for many years. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American war, Mr. McAdoo, then a clerk in the employee of the Stiltenburg Clothing Co., better known as the "Hub," received and served his commission as first lieutenant going to Cuba with the Twenty-third Kansas Vol. Inf. As an army officer, Mr. McAdoo was all that could be desired and had the confidence of respect of the men under him. He was a splendid soldier, brave, courageous and manly in every act and deed and the JOHN H. HARRIS TOM McADOO precedent set by him and other race men commissioned at the time, paved the way for the boys who were selected to lead in the conflict just closed. Mr. McAdoo was born in Tennessee, and was forty-one years of age at the time of his untimely demise. He was brought to Topeka by his parents when a mere child, and it was here that he was reared and educated in the public schools, and he his many department and strict application to business, he always obtained positions of honor and Mr McAdoo possessed a generous disposition and a personality which won for him a host of warm friends, and wherever he went he was looked up on and received as just plain, honest but hearted Tom. He was very much attached to his sisters, and made his family frequent visits. Besides his wife, he leaves his youngest sister, Miss Era McAdoo, Mrs. Jacq Johnson, Mrs. Spencer Hall, his brothers, Mr. Tully McAdoo, of St. Louis, Mo; Mr. Geo. McAdoo, Pittsburg, Kansas; his father and stammother, for whom he held the warmest affection. Mr. McAdoo was also a member of the Elk lodge under whose auspices funeral services were conducted in Salt Lake City. The floral offerings were many and profuse and beautiful. The Rev. Watson spoke feelingly of the deceased and paid a high tribute to his manly qualities, at the close of which a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends wended their way to beautiful Mt. Auburn cemetery, where all that was mortal of this splendid gentleman, were consigned to earth according to the beautiful Masonic ritual of the dead. A MUSICAL TREAT. Instructors of Western University Delight an Appreciative Audience at the Industrial Institute. The recital given at the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, Friday evening of last week, by Prof. and Mrs. R. G. Jackson and Mr. Clyde L. Glass, was one of the treats of the season. Promptly at 8 o'clock, the main auditorium was crowded to witness the musical intelligence displayed by the young professional musicians. Mrs. Jackson's style is rich in classic tradition her tone is all that it should be. The musical numbers rendered by Prof. Jackson and Mr. Clyde Glass were hard to be matched IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother and nunt, who wird 1915 Feb 5, 1918. We loved her yes we loved her, but the angels loved her more. So they came and took her to gondet shining shore Sadly missed by her daughter, granddaughter and niece.—Mrs. G. Sneed, Mr. William Sneed, Mrs. sio Johnson, Mrs Harvey Scott, John Hicks, Miss Martherine K Mrs. Emma Dent, --- SUBSCRIPTION MAILS. The Year ..... $1.60 My Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .60 ADVERTISING LATES, PER MONTH: $2.00 PER INCH. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kan., as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Plaindealer, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Money sent by Express Postoffice Money Oder or Registered Let- ter in our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plainindexer is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unsignified communications, except, from our regular correspondents, will not be published. THE NEW GOVERNOR. Governor Allen has started out to make Kansas one of the best chief executives the state ever had. He is an honest, Christian gentleman and the colored people, we hope will have nothing to regret with him at the head of the affairs of state. He has just returned from France, and his description of the war zone, where the sacrifices of so many lives were made on account of the misunderstanding of military officers in charge of the administration at Washington was indeed interesting. The people of Kansas, and especially the 4,000 who heard him Monday afternoon are grateful to him for revealing the secret hold back from the people of the mistreatment of the boys "over there." THEO. ROOSEVELT. In the death of Theordore Roosevelt the country has lost a friend and saviour. He was a friend to the poor, the rich and to every nationality. The colored American will feel his loss more keenly than any one else in the United States, as he was the first and only white man who advocated straight from the shoulder that the colored man was an American citizen, and entitled to the same rights as other people. Unlike most white men he did not wait to get ancled colored people to explain himself on this matter. He proclaimed from the mountain and house tops that all American citizens were equal before the law. We pray that some other white man will rise and follow in his footsteps, especially in advocating the rights of the colored Americans. We fear though that this white man has not been born yet. LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. Mrs. Sallie Radd, who had been v'alting in Kansas City, returned on Saturday night. Her two little boys came back with her. Mr. William Strawter has returned from a visit in Eudora, Kansas. from a visit in Eudora, Kansas. Mrs. Sophia Madison left Wednesday for St. Louis for an indefinite stay. Her many friends regret to see her leave. Mesdames Alice Marshall and Mary Stricklen, of Kansas City, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Jas, P. Hawkins, the former's brother. Zion A. M. E. church held their first quarterly meeting since conference Sunday. The flu caused the delay. Presiding Elder Gilbert was in attendance as was also Rev. W. B. Smith and members of St. John A. M. E. church. The services were very good. CARBONDALE. KANSAS. Misses Abbie and Dalay Poster were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster. Mrs. Sarah White of Topeka, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. H. Moore recently. Rev. Adair was in the community Sunday, but owing to the inclement weather was unable to hold church Mr. William Poster butchered 3 hens that weighed 1700 pounds and made 270 pounds of lard Mr Poster would like to hear from the man who can beat this. PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Messrs. John, William and Proston Bass, of Kansas City, arrived to be at the bedside of their father the Rev. J. R. Bass, who is dangerously ill. Miss Bessle Brown went down to Ft. Scott Monday evening to attend the funeral of her brother. Mr J H Brown, of that place who was killed by a Prisco engine which blew up while he was leaning it out. Miss Brown lives in Mound City. Mrs. Thomas Prichett returned Tuesday from a hospital, where she underwent an operation. She says that she is feeling fine which news her many friends are pleased to hear. Miss Bessle Brown returned from Ft. Scott Wednesday The Rev. J R Biss died at his home in this city Wednesday night after a long illness. He had been in poor health for about two years Rev. Bass was one of the pioneer Negro ministers in this section of Kansas, coming here during the Civil war. His funeral will be held Monday. Miss Elizabeth Carter returned to Kansas City Thursday morning. Mrs. Alice Austin, of Kansas City, who had been here helping cure for er father, Rev. J. R. Bass, returned to her home Thursday night. Mr. Real Fine won up in Kansas City Friday evening. Mr. William Arnold was in Itott Saturday visiting friends. 1 Miss Lucas is our correspondent at Lawrence, and renders excellent service. Mr. Oscar O. Overr, who for several weeks had been in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. McKnight, while awaiting orders to go over sees in the service of the Y. M. C. A., left one day last week for his home in California. Mr. Overr is a prosperous land owner and agent in that state and says it is the only place for the colored man who possesses enough pluck and energy to leave the cities. Peace having been declared, Mr. Overr's order for over sea service was cancelled along with many others. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. After a long absence of meeting on account of the flu, the So Different club met again Friday, January 10th at the residence of Prof. J. N. Wright, in West Kansas street. After the regular routine of business music and games furnished the enjoyment of the evening. The president, Miss Holmes served a delicious menu. Quite a few members enjoyed the meeting. The nephew of Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Marshall, Mr. F. A. Clayborne, arrived in the city a few days ago from Chicago. A lovely party was given in his honor at the cozy home of Dr Geeder by his aunt, Mrs. A L. Marshall. It was a real lively affair and highly enjoyed by all present WICHITA, KANSAS. Dr. and Mrs. Grant G. Brown, announce the birth of a son, Grant III, on Saturday January 4, 1919. Weight ten and one-half pounds. 100 R RENT—Furnished Rooms and rooms for light housekeeping at 201 Jackson street. MAPLE HILL KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. John Olliver. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Olliver attended the funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Douglass' daughter at Paxico. Mr. Henry Helm and son George, attended the funeral of Mr. George Hall at Paxico. Miss Rost Scott visited a few days at her home in Paxico last week. Mrs. Flora Bradlev spent a few days with her daughter before going to Emporia to spend the winter. Mrs. Lizzle Davis spent Saturday and Sunday with her daughter and grandson in Topeka. Mrs. Amanda Wallace and son, returned home from Keene, where they had been during the past month. SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI. Mrs. Robinson, of Bedford, Iowa, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. O. T. Duncan. Mrs. Johnson Kelso, of DesMoines, Iowa, and baby boy are visiting relatives here. Mrs. Mary Taylor Ansell left Monday for Brunswick, Mo., to visit Mrs Mary Mitchell Longdon. Mrs. Ansell was the guest of Mrs Logan Harvey here. She is a resident of Macon, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Thaddous Prince are now at home to their friends at 1826 Highly street. Mrs. L. Ford and Mr. Emanuel Clark of this city are now performers with the Johnson-Fisher Stock Co. at Tulsa, Okla. Mrs. R. P. Beshears has returned from Lincoln, Neb., where she visited Miss Fredda Cooley. We have received an announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Leona Howard Moody, of Kansas City, and Rev J. W. Hurse, of Kansas City, which occurred last Sunday night at the church of which the Reverend is pastor. Mrs Hurse formerly lived in St Joseph and her many friends wish them joy. Private Robert Swinney writes that he is enjoying things immensely in France at seeing some very interesting things. Miss Elizabeth Washington is on the sick list. Mrs Prince McCaugh and son, Pigar, have returned from a visit to Bethany, Mo. Word has been received of the re- movation of Lleug Raymond Carter, both Infr to the rank of captain Mrs. Catter resides in Athens G with Capt Catter is over 60 years of this city Miss Nettle B Allen is ill at this writing Prot Sol P McGhee, who is now teaching in Kansas City, spat at the week end here with his family KINKY HAIR JUSTICE Articles for St. Joseph New York will be by you as we job want you too EXELENTO QUINING PGMADE has gone for my hair. Before I used it I thought it was short and curly and saw it to be beautiful and so you think I read it and want it. JANE BEND Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it's nice and long. That's what EXCELENTO POMADE does, removes Dandruff, feeds the knots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and silky. After using a few times you can tell the difference and after a few more times will be so pretty and after that you can fix it to suit you. If Exelento does not do 250 by a foot, it will fit of plamps or cing AGESTE WOOTED EVERYWHERE bride to her husband EXPLORER MEDICINE CO. Atlanta, GA AT THE APEX. MONDAY— "A Fight for Millions." TUESDAY— "The Girl and the Graft." WEDNESDAY— "Hands Up." TUESDAY— William S. Hart. FRIDAY— "Hand fo Vengance." SATURDAY— "Sunlight's Last Raid." WHEN NEURALGIA ATTACKS NERVES WHEN NEURALGIA ATTACKS NERVES Sloan's Liniment scatters the congestion and relieves pain A little, applied without rubbing, will penetrate immediately and rest and soothe the nerves. Sloan's Liniment is very effective in allaying external pains, strains, bruises, achts, stuff joints, sore muscles, lumbago, neuritis, acetatica, rheumatic twinges Keep a big bottle always on hand for family use. Druggists everywhere. Sloan's Tinnent Kills Pain 30c 60c and $1.20 WANTED—To know the whereabouts of one blind evangelist, Rev. D. L. Williams at one time located in Wichita and Topeka, and had a brother at Wichita. 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Kansas City, Mo. representing all Organizations, city. --- SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK Misses Roals Alexander and Ines Hightower returned a few days ago from Kansas City, where they spent the holidays with Mrs. Bessie Maen. L. Vernon Graye has been authorised to solicit advertising, etc., for The Plaindealer. Any courtesies shown Mr. Graye will be appreciated by the management. Miss Ruthe Haynes left Sunday for Kansas City, where she will remain a few days before going to Arbuton, Ala. Sergt. and Mrs. Robt. Johnson, 1810 Quincy street, are the proud parents of a fine boy, born last week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ralney have remodeled their home, and now have a modern five room cottage at 416 Filmore street. Mr. Rilev Coran, who is employed in the mail service at Fort Riley, visited this week with his wife, Mrs Matty Coran, 1153 Clay street. Mr. William Johnson has moved to his new home at 1214 Buchanan street, which he has purchased. Rev. W. W. Ewing has purchased nice home at 1726 Garfield. He will make this his permanent residence. Mr. Thomas Richards, of Kansas City, Kan., and a stockholder in the Swift Packing Co., spent Wednesday in the city, the guest of his sister, Mr. Henry Edmonds on Lane St. Mr. Richards was a pleasant caller at the Plaindealer office and paid a years subscription. The body of Mrs. Lulu Morgan arrived in the city Wednesday morning. Mrs. Morgan died Sunday at her home in Pueblo, Colo. He remains were accompanied to Tooka by her husband, Mr. John Morgan. Besides a husband, she leaves two sisters and an aunt. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wilson entertained a few close friends Sunday at their home on East Twentieth street. Covers were laid for Mrs. Ed. Pottinger, Mr. Nick Chiles and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. The Wilsons are among Topeka's progressive citizens, Mr. Wilson having raised over five hundred dollars worth of hogs last year. They are the proud parents of seven industrious children, seven of whom are at home. Christmas the presents their mother with $25 the father with an expensive watch. Mr. William N. Steele, typographical architect, and instructor in the printing department at Western University, was in the city Friday of last week to attend the recital given at the Industrial Institute by Prof. D. Mrs. R. G. Jackson and Mr. Clyde Glass. While in the city he was the guest of Miss Ota Perkins. Rev. G. N. Jackson and Rev. Jno. Adams, of Lawrence, were members of a committee sent to Topeka to Kansas Defense Society in regard to the pertaining to racial upbilt Lawrence is solid in her efforts defeat any and all Jim Crow legislation. The family of Mr. Otto Bennett are all ill at their home on Roswell avenue with the flu. Mr. Bennett is on leave of the Santa Fe, and being California at the present, has not joined of the illness of his family. Mrs. Bennett's brother, Mr Will Eagleson is caring for them. Mrs. Beatrice Turner, of Kansas City, was in Tonka last week visiting her sister, Mrs M A Flumey, 1535 Van Buren street Rv. G N. Janckson, of Lawrence, will preach Sunday morality, Jan. 19 at the Second Baptist church, corner Third and Quiney streets. You are cordially invited. Mrs. Gertrude Clark, associate matron of P. Hall G. Chapter, and daughter, of Lawrence spent Saturday in the city on business concerning the printing of the minutes for the Eastern Star. The work is being done by The Prindiceer and Mrs. Clark was here to live instructions to the editor they were pleasant guests of Miss Cora Dennett. Rev. Geo. McNeal grand master of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. Lolles, and also pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist church. Kansas City, was in town this week and received a par- son from the governor for one John Robinson, of Wichita who was serv- ing a twenty-five year sentence. Rev. McNeal and congregation are meeting a new church 6000 on Fourth and Oakland at a cost of 337,000. When completed it will be one of the largest and the most structures of its blind in the state. Rev. McNeal also attended the joint session of the two fictions of the National Baptist convention at Nash- Tenn. He gave the commissioners of the unincorporated body decided that the county Council is a bag egg and will go on with them. While in the city Rev. Real made this office his usual trouble call and left the office big treat. Mr. W. B. Stewart, of Galenn is Topeka this week to attend the仪表, and represent the call citizens of Galenn in the F hit. Just a Jim Crow school law that representative from that district trying to force upon the people in neck of the woods. Mr. Stewart co-operating with the Kansas Decease Society, which organization on the job and his the stutter under fine control, and expects to aid the fort. Mrs. Clarence Richardson who had been ill for the past six weeks is able to get out again. Mrs. G. W. Burns has returned from an extended visit with relatives and friends in Kansas City and Ft. Scott. Miss Marle Johnson, of Kansas City, has a position in the office of Hon. L. J. Pettjohn, secretary of state, during the session of the legislature. She is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Edmonds. Mrs. R. G. Jackson, of Quindaro, favored the audience at St. John A. M. E. church with a solo Sunday morning. Mrs. R. G. Jackson, of Quindaro, and Miss Mattle Jackson, student at ita K. S. A. C., spent the week end in the city, the guests of their brother, Prof. Jackson, a teacher in the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute. Mrs. Elsie McAdoo who had been in Topeka to bury her husband, LJent. Thomas McAdoo, left Wednesday for her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Wesley Page, a prosperous farmer of Eskridge, was appointed doorkeeper in the gallery of the senate during the legislature. Miss Lucile Froupe left one day this week for St. Joseph, Mo., to be the week end guest of Miss Myrtle Evans. Rev. Wm. Martin, pastor of the Second Christian church, Emporia, is in the city the guest of Rev. C. E Craggett. Mr. Roderick Harrold Harris in company with Mr. Roy Wayman Lewis, were recent visitors to Chicago. Mrs. Georgia Davis and son, of McFarland, were in the city this week visiting friends and relatives While here they made The Plain-dealer a call and paid two years' subscription. DIGESTONEINE—The best known cure for indigestion and various forms of stomach troubles. 50c per GESTONEINE CO., 116 Broad St. bottle. Agents Wanted. Write; D-New York. Rev. Robt. Cox, of Salina, is in the city attending the legislature. Mr. Harry R. Graham, supreme grand king, F. O. of A. S. and D. of J. with headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., was in the city a few hours one day this week en route to Denver. He is on his annual visits. Prof. Jeff. P. King, of Kansas City, is in town on business. WANTED—First-class barber in a good town—Atchison. Good wages guaranteed. Write at once—W. A. Coulton. 814 Commercial Street, Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Arthur Robinson, of Great Bend, and Mr. T. W. Gauwaw, of Pratt, are employed in the coat rooms at the state house during the session of the legislature. Mr. Robert Buckner an old and highly respected citizen, is ill at Christ's hospital. Mr. John S. Chiles, veteran grocer and buckster, is ill at his home in Pist Twelfth street. Miss Minnie M. Lucas, of Lawrence, is a guest at the home of Mrs. Ellen Slaughter, 1407 Monroe. Mr. W. D. Cooper and daughter, Miss Emma Ellene, entertained at a delicious course dinner Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Granham and Mrs Arnicholas Chiles Williams. The Stewartess board of St. John A. M. E. church will give a chil- tering and chill supper Thursday evening, Jan. 23d at the parsonage, Seventh and Toucha avenue. Su- per will be served from 6 to 10 p. r1 Mrs J. H. Lumberson entertained at a course dinner Wednesday even- ing at her home, 1235 E. Curris street complimentary to her sister Mrs Willa Whitley, formerly of Coldwell. Besides the family and guests of honor, covers were bid for Mr Nick Chiles and Mrs Arnichols Cliff Williams. Mrs. Rae Morgan Harris is in re- ceit of a letter from her cousin Lutean Johnson, a musician in the Tenth Cavalry band, new stationed at Hunchuen, Arly, saving that he is well happy and enjoying life in the highest Young Johnson has a host of warm friends who have been expect- ing him home for a visit, but he states that his coming depends on circumstances. Services were well attended at the Second Baptist church Sunday morning. Rev. D Davidson tendered an excellent sermon, subject: "A Man Shall Be as a Hiding Place." Miss Katherine Baker entertained a few friends Saturday evening at her home in honor of Mrs. R G Jackson and sister, Miss A. Jackson, of Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. Juvenia Carleton Brown, of Kansas City, is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Mottle Richardson and Mrs. Herruce Stonestreet guest Sunday in Lawrence the guests of Mrs. Wilbur Stonestreet. In our rush and hurry we forgot to announce the marriage of Miss Ida Taylor of this city to Mr. Warrie Stevens, of Kansas City, Kansas which took place several weeks ago in that city. Miss Taylor is a daughter of Mrs. A. D. wrote and was rewarded and educated in this city, and has the respect and "What's in a name?"—EVERYTHING! "Ill wounds may be cured but not all names" "A famous name will never die" "Nothing succeeds like success" For over eighty years, Palmer's "Skin Success" Ointment has made a great name for itself, as a cure for most forms of skin troubles. It is the Original Skin-Brightener. WARNING! Our Trade-Mark "Skin Success" is being used by others, evidently to deceive our friends. Let them BEWARE; we shall prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. Look for our name and address on every package of Palmer's "Skin Success" Ointment and Soap. The Morgan Drug Company 1512 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, New York esteem of a wide circle of friends who wish she and her husband a smooth journey down life's rugged stream. Mrs. Lena Jordan, of Kansas City, returned home today after spending several weeks in the city with her sister, Mrs. J. M. Wright, who is able to be out again after a few weeks' indoors with a burned foot. Mr. S. S. Hester, of Pittsburg, has a position in the legislature. Deacon Edward Drane, of Shiloh Baptist church is a very prominent man in church and other work that has for its aim and object the up lift and advancement of the race. He is a man that can always be depended upon and his word is as good as one of Uncle Sam's Liberty Bonds. Deacon Drane made his regular annual visit to The Plainedaler office one day this week and settled his subscription account for the ensuing year. Mrs. William Scott, of Leavenworth, was in Topeka last week to visit her father, who is ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. H. Farris, 920 College avenue. Mrs. Scott owns and operates a handsome beauty parlor in Leavenworth. Mr. Edward Harvey attended the agricultural meeting in Topeka last week. He is a graduate of the K. S. A. C., and a farmer from a scientific point. Mr. Harvey is one of the best informed men in his line in the West. He was called upon to explain several points along agricultural lines Mr. Harvey resides in Douglas county. Prof G. A. Grega, of Kansas City, Kansas, one of the instructors at Western University, is in the city this week attending a war council of 1. M. C. A. leaders. Mrs. Fred Perkins entertained at 6 o'clock dinner one evening last week in honor of Mrs. S. Baker, of Hennessee, Okla William Hart will appear at the Apex theatre. Thursday evening beginning January 21d Mr. Hart is one of the greatest screen actors in the country. He is good looking, and a pleasing and is the hero of Western class. He never disappoints. The Apex is lucky to get him. The public can not afford to miss this rare treat. Under new management the Apex is progressing nicely. Each evening the house is crowded to its fullest capacity. Silver Star Temple, of which Mrs. S. Brown is worthy princess, met at their hall 11th and Quincy streets Tuesday afternoon and elected and installed officers for the ensuing year. Rev. Gee McNeal, of Kansas City Kansas, grand master, of the H I F and S. M. T., Kansas and Jurisdiction, was present and installed the officers, all of whom were re-elected for the ensuing year. Mrs. Brown has lead the order for the past three years, during which time they have entered three years of peace, harmony and prosperity. She has been a faithful companion, sorrier and good woman herself as being worthy to lead. Silver Star is one of the most prosperous Tom los in the Jurisdiction. It would be a fitting tribute to her thrift, energy and enterprise to give Mrs. Brown a prominent place in the grand lodge. At the Shiloh Baptist church Sun day memorial services were held in honor of Theo Roosevelt Rev S. I. L Watson, the pastor, spoke in a dent term of the late E. Preid Rev. Watson was sent as a deleg from Texas to the convention th nominated Mr. Roosevelt for pr dent on the Bull Mouse ticket reputed many pleasant incident the Life of Mr. Roosevelt O h who paid tribute to his memory we H* I. Monroe, S. W. Parker W. I Jambon Flight Scott, R. H. Wud and Nick Chiles Mr H. C. Smith, who is employed at the Dibble Grocery, has returned from Albanyque, N. M., after a four weeks visit with his wife. He speaks highly of the process being made in the school there, also the artistry the climate has for nathen and theroclasis. He says an organization has been formed among the liberal people and they have their clerical cottages to be used as nurseries to accommodate our people in a short time, these cottages will be torn down to give place to a modern canterium which will be erected on the site. The location is one of the finest in that section of the country. Adah D. James TEACHER OF PIANO Fees for Lessons $1.50 per month. Lessons three fifths hour in length. GRANTVILLE. — TELEPHONE 310 LOST—A Court of Calanthe Rational and three dues books, Thursday between Polluter's and Topcka State Bank. Finder please return to Topcka Plaintiffe Office, 1129 Kansas Avenue, or phone 3300. Revised given. AN APPEAL TO THE LOYAL CITIZENS OF TOPEKA Topka, Kansas, October 3, 1918. This is to certify that Luvenna 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. WASIINGTON, Secretary, Chairman Finance FREE! This big, beautiful life like colored port, trek, plotte of albreath. Ilocois gives absolutely free just to go! imagined with "I'm a total wings in. MARK TOUDA. WONDERFUL SUIT OFFER Your choice of cakes and paddies - made to your memory. All other days are always good. All other days for the greasy and best offer for your needs. It's not for yourself. It's not for your special. 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Write, wire, or phone us for special prices before selling elsewhere. Saint Joseph Hide & Fur Co. 813-18 N. Third 81. SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI. (First Published in The Plaindealer, Friday, Decbmer 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 sold petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered in said action against said defendants C. A. Dall if living and the unknown heirs'law of Robert Walker, deceased, if living, and if deceased, then, in the alternative against the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devices, trustees and assigns of defendant C. A. Byl and of the heirs at law of Robert Walker, deceased if any there bequeating plaintiff's title to Block 21 J and Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 21 B, all in the town of Tecumseh, Shawnee County, Kansas, forever enshoring you, and each of you, from claiming any right, title or interest in said real estate. Attorney for Plaintiff. (Attest) Mary E. Chaplin, Clerk, Dist rict Court, Shawnee County, Kan. A Good Job Put your idle dollars to work in a safe and profitable business, controlled and managed exclusively by competent and successful Negro man. 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, 1151 11 10th Street Kansas City, Mo. Rabe Bros. 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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 Men's $1.75 warm Sweaters large collars $1.25 Gibbs Clothing Co. 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Berger EXCHANGE STATE BANK We Invite You To Our New Location 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 616 Main Street, the handwriting on the wall, and I suggest that you get busy and notify the colored people's here that you are coming down to talk to them on 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 let 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 Mentz $1.50 and $1.95 flannel shirts $1.15 been drawn and unless the people are satisfied down here it will be introduced early in the session. They are bringing too much pressure to bear in the matter for me simply to sit still and not give you a chance to get in the clear. Anything I can do for you in the matter I will be glad to render. I am writing Rev. Ransom likewise, and if you come down here, be sure to call on me early. Hoping to hear from you by return mail, and trusting 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 repolls like yourself left 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 national titles 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 Ben 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 misrepresent 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 elected. 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 offer 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 interloner, 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 stuff, because the better class of white people over the country have awakened to their sense of duty and are now talking on all sides, except to 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 aighter on the battlefield he had no superior. All black laws that have been enacted and unearned on the statute books of any state are unconstitutional and I have only been unheld because the white men sitting in judgment were duty bound to declare them right to plaque a certain class like yourself. The judges of the courts have now become aroused to a com- must enter into the error of their decisions and will decide that all laws enacted against color of Americans are class legislation and unconstitutional. Allow me to say further, Mr. Bus Representative of the 23rd 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 you plan to make a bill in the next legislature segregating the public schools in this state, and they are also against the laws that are already on the statute books. The Governor has just returned from France, where he saw the colored soldier under fire and has 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 introduce 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 for ever 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 Topka Plaindealer standing up for their rights. There is nothing that you could do or say that would swau 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 pans this bill, and I hope you will reconsider and not come here to the legislature and make of yourself what Christ rode into Jerusalem. Very truly yours. NICK CHILES, President Kansas Defense Society, and Editor of The Topka Plaindealer. REV. BRAXTON GIVES UP THE MINISTERIAL HOME Great A. M. E. Church Loses Valu- able Property from Neglect. We are in receipt of a letter from Hew J. W. Braston, who devoted the best days of his life building up the A. M. E. church and the race. For the benefit of the Bishop and members of the Fifth District of the A. M. E. church we present the letter which is as follows: "Mr. Nick Chiles, "Topeka, Kansas. *Dear Sir: I have given up the Home and the Colorado Springs Co. has entered suit to quiet the title. I held it until my health is gone and al I have in the world is mortgaged. My address is with my daughter in Denver, 2352 Humboldt street. We are indeed grieved to learn that Rev. Braxton has been compelled to give up this Home for aged ministers and their wives through the petty fealoustes of the Bishop and a few general officers. This Home which is located in Colorado Springs was donated for this purpose through the choirs of Rev. J. W. Braxton. The general conference of Kansas indorsed this proposition and agreed to support and assist in keeping it up. Had the delegates of the five districts with the Bishop stood up and demanded that this agreement he carried out this man would not have been forced to give up this Home for which he has put forth his best efforts. Rev. Braxton has served almost fifty years in the A. M. B church. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Helen Millem, a minor, by Carrie Witt, her Guardian and Next Friend. Plaintiff. 18 Sanford D Peters, Matilda Starnes, Nancy Maston, Ottoway W. Gurley and the unknown helrs, administrators, executors, devisees, trustees and assigns of Melvina Millem, deceased, if any. (No 32021) Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. POLITICATION NOTICE State of Kansas to the above named defendants, Nancy Maston, Ottoway W. Gurley and the unknown heirs, administrators, executors, devisees, trustees and assigns of Melvina Milem, deceased, if any; You, and each of you, are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas by the above named plaintiff and that you must answer the petition therein filed on or before the 3d day of March, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer of the said petition, partitioning the following described premises situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, to-wit: Lot numbered Eighty (80) and the North One Half (1⁴) of Lot numbered Eighty-two (82) an Taylor street in the City of Topeka, said County and State, setting apart to the said plaintiff, Helen Milm, an undisclosed One-half (1⁵) interest in and to said promises; to the defendant Sanford D. 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