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The Topeka Plaindealer Twent-First Year. No 13. One of the states to be discussed is Liberia, which is sinking into a slough of despond on account of neglect by the white nations. Liberia desires the economic barriers removed and the integrity of its territory established. It asks for a loan of 5 million dollars to develop railways and sewerage systems of which it has none. Many of the Negroes believe that if the United States is to become interested in nations outside of its own hemisphere, Liberia has the first call. It was organized with the sentimental support of America, but that country could not support it, because in defense of the Monroe Doctrine we were morally bound to keep our hands off Africa, where European nations had a preponderance. Conditions of Negro life in America will not be discussed at the congress. Urged by Colonel Roosevelt, "My coming here," said Roosevelt Conkling Simmons, of Tuskegee, "was marly at the suggestion of Colonel Roosevelt. I had a talk with him on the subject when he was convales- cent in the Roosevelt Hospital in New York. He said that the Negro men of the United States deserved to be presented at Paris in the peace con- ference and that it would be to their interest to have me go. I have found a widespread interest here in the fu- ture of the Negro race and a sympa- thetic attitude on the part of many French high officials Henry Frank- lir Bouillon, president of the com- mission for external affairs, gave the Negro people a fine compiliment when he told me, "The services of the colo- red soldiers to France have been remarkable, for no soldiers anywhere fought harder for the cause than did the Negro men." Official records will show the splendid work done by the Negroes in the American Expedition."—Copyright, 1919, the Chicago News Co. HOIJJ THANKSGIVING SERVICE. Annual Sermon of Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe Held at Metropolitan Hall. Sunday afternoon Excelsior Lodge No. 3. Knights of Pythias and Princes Albert Court of Calanthe, held their annual Thanksgiving at Metropolitan hall 404 Kansas avenue. The membership of both orders were out in force. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. St. George McCallum, pastor of Calanthe Presbyterian church. "Love," was the subject of his discourse and it was ably handled and highly instructive. The address by Prof. R. H. Wade and a paper by Miss Hattie Perkins added to joy and inspiration of the occasion. Music was furnished by Mr. H. G. Brown's orchestra. THOUSANDS LISTEN TO EXPLOITS OF 92ND DIV. The L. D. and W. Club Stages a Big Victory Celebration Over two thousand happy, enthulastic men, women and children answered an invitation sent out by the L. D. and W. club and joined in a rousing celebration welcoming "our boys" from overseas. Sunday afternoon at the City Auditorium. It was indeed a fitting welcome to the brave young men who had went four thousand miles from East St. Louis, Ill., to make the world safe for democracy. Out of that great throng of patriotic Americans, there were perhaps a half dozen white men and women who joined in the celebration, while about the same number of that race waited upon the outside to distribute campaign thunder to the crowd when they departed. The white man running for office is very solicitous about the colored brother when he can assist in boosting him into office, but he and his family are conspicuous by their absence when the hand of fellowship is to be extended to your boy who faced German bullets to make the world safer for a democracy that he has always enjoyed. Why wait at the door with campaign cards for you and yours? Now that it is all over, black America is wiser, and the white man will soon find that his deception will not go down. Always in the front rank of organizations that do things, the Lincoln, Douglass and Washington club, hended by Dr. J. L. H. Ransom, president and Hon. J. L. B. Taylor, secretary, planned and carried out this, the most successful gathering of its kind that ever assembled in Toneka. It had to be a success, Mr. Taylor, the life and spirit of the club knows not the meaning of the word failure. Everything to which he sets his heart and hand goes over, and to him belongs the credit of giving the boys such a warm, hearty welcome. Soldiers who had served overseas were called forward to occupy front seats while the speakers occupied a place on the rostum. Jackson's Twenty-third Regimental band played the "Star Spangled Banner" and the crowd arose and remained standing to the end. Dr. J. I. Ransom, who presided, came forward and presented Rev. S. E. J. Watson, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, who offered prayer. The Liberty Quartett: Misses Eva and Thressa Barker and Sylvia and Katherin Newman, rendered a selection that was well received and warmly applauded. The first speaker introduced was the Rev. T. A. Bowers, pastor, of the C. M. E. church who paid a glowing tribute to Lincoln, Douglass and Washington. It was an able effort, short, sweet and to the point. When Lieut. W. Herbert Jamison, a hero of the famous 92d Division was introduced, he was given a warm ovation. Lieutenant Jamison, a lawyer of the ability, proved that German shells and gas had not robbed him of any of his eloquence, force and logic. He painted a vivid word picture of the world war and the part the 92d Division played in assisting in bringing it to a successful conclusion. It was the first message from the battle front picturing "our side," and the Lieutenant did justice to the task assigned him. Corp. Frank Lee, hero of the 92d Division, a soldier who had served in all branches of the army, proved very interesting and entertaining in the remarks made by him and the crowd was clamoring for more when he gave way to Lieut. Boliver Walkins who was suffering from a cold and pleaded to be excused. The crowd insisted, and his big voice thundered through the auditorium for about five minutes, and he set the audience wild with enthusiasm. Watkins having left things sizzling, Lieut. Geo. W. Hamilton took advantage of the situation and kept the fire burning. Lieut. Hamilton, a graduate of the State Normal, is a pleasing and entertaining speaker and he was warmly received. He said that he was still in the service, but was delighted to be with home folks, even though his time was limited. The Lieutenant paid a glowing tribute to the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. He also declared that a braver bunch of men never marched on the field of conflict than the boys of the 92d Division, and that they proved it in every engagement. The spirit of the crowd were still running high, when Dr. Ransom said: "I want to present to you a man whom you all know well, and it would be a waste of time to introduce such a familiar character to a Toneka audience. He is minister, politician, soldier and statesman, Rev, W. W. Russell." The crowd cheered and yelled: "Russell! Russell!" He arose with a smile, and as he approached the front of the platform the whole audience began to clap their hands and yell, "Bandit Muscel! Muscel!" forcing the Reverend back to his seat. Then the band came to the rescue by strumming up a lively march. We felt ashamed of the action of the audience, and as this concluded the program, set out to find the why of it all. Approaching a group of fellows we inquired about the fate of the Reverend and a gentleman, apparently spokesman of the crowd said: "This meeting was for men who had served overseas. Mr. Russell was not on the program—no one asked him to be. As soon as the crowd gathered, he began tailing Dr. Ransom; whispering in his ear until he 'horned' himself into a place on the platform. The crowd took his measure and at the opportune time, knocked his horns off. That's the whole thing in a nut shell, Mr. Newspaper Man." I. S. NEGROES SEEK OWN NATION SELF-DETERMINATION THE AIM OF PAN-AFRICAN CONGRESS A Place in World's Councils and Freedom From White Hindrance May Be Asked as Result of Paris Meeting. Paris, Feb. 22.—When President Wilson announced his principle of self-determination of peoples, did he mean white races, or did he include Negroes as well? Is there a place in the world for self governed Negro races or are they expected to remain wards of the white race forever? Those are the pivotal questions to be asked at the Pan-African Congress, which is now in progress in Paris. It is the first assembly of the kind in history which has for its object the darfting of an appeal to the peace conference to give the Negroes of Africa a chance to develop unhindered by other races. Seated at long green tables in the council room today were Negroes in the trim uniform of American Army officers, others in frock coats or business suits, polished French Negroes who hold public office, Senegalese, Liberians and men from British Africa Chairman Blaiso Dlague is a Senegalese, who sits in the French Chamber of Deputies. Seek Equality; Point to Japan. Negroes feel that color need not bar them from eventually sitting on terms of equality with other nations in the world's councils, especially as one of the great powers today—Japan—is not white, but yellow, grown powerful and recognized within the last half century. They will make an especial point of the rapid advance of the Negro under favorable conditions. In the United States there are among 12 million Negro people today more owners of homes and farms than there are among the residents of Belgium and Denmark. They will ask for a more liberal treatment of Africa, a greater recognition of their rights as freedmen and the introduction of modern schools throughout Africa, thus giving the people there an opportunity to develop intellectually. The self-determination of the Negroes in Africa as well as in Belgium and Portuguese Africa will be debated and an appeal may be submitted to the peace conference. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MARCH 28,1919 THE AMERICAN KAISER OPERATED IN FRANCE Returned Colored Soldiers Tell of the Cruelties of Southern Officers Colored soldiers have just now begin to return from overseas and the horrible stories some of them tell of the manner in which they were treated by American white officers; especially Southerners, is heart rendering indeed. No one would have thought that the American white man who went overseas to put down kaiserism, after landing over there, would begin to practice the very doctrine he claimed the kaiser was using on his subjects. The colored soldiers were humiliated and disgraced before the foreign people and not allowed to go into some towns for fear they would mingle with the people. All kinds of obnoxious bulletins were printed calling attention to rules laid down against colored soldiers in order to let the French know that the colored race was not considered good citizens in America, and in many instances the colored soldiers were made servants to the white soldiers. Thousands of brave colored boys were not cited for their heroic acts. There were only a few colored men promoted and we understand only one was promoted to the rank of major out of nearly a thousand colored commissioned officers and some two or three thousand noncommissioned officers. Often third rate white commissioned officers who had been promoted from white regiments were placed over colored soldiers. Had our soldiers been serving under French officers we would now be having mustered out probably ten colonels, a general and hundreds of other colored officers who have justly earned these promotions. The white American army officers and soldiers and especially those from the South will go down in history as a shame and disgrace for their ruthless and undignified manner and way in which they treated their colored brother in France. The Northern white man who sat idly by and kept his mouth closed is just as guilty. It is a burning shame and disgrace on civilization and the War Department that they permitted all these outrages to be perpetrated upon the colored soldiers who were called to the colors to defend the honor not only of America but the European nation. It is reported that the Eighth Illinois were put on the firing line within twenty-four hours after their arrival in France, as was also the case of the Fifteenth New York. We are informed that not a white American regiment was treated in such a manner. THE EDITOR VISITS THE EDITOR VISITS We visited Atchison, Sunday a week ago and addressed a nice audience at the A. M. E. Church of which Rev. Billips is pastor, Dr. Stewart and Prof. Gray conducted the meeting. We spoke for about an hour after which over twenty-five people joined the Defense Society, Rev. Billips, the pastor is a race man full of push and can be relied upon to do great things for the uplift of his people. The Kansas Defense Society is under manly obligations to him and the people of Atchison, Dr. Stewart and Prof. Gray for making this meeting such a success. We spoke at the Baptist Church at Witchita, of which Rev. Butler is pastor. This church is erecting a building which when completed will be one of the finest in the state. The Kansas Defense Society is proud to say that we secured a membership at this church. Mrs. Ada Barton Coulter is pro- gressing nicely on her second piece on property which she bought at a cost of near $5,000. This makes two pieces of business property that she owns on North Voin Street Mrs. Coulter is one of Kansas leading business women and is reputed to be worth near $25,000. She also owns city property in Toneka. Mr. Pete Coleman is one of the young men of the race who we can say is forging his way to the front in the business world. He is studious, polite, gentlemanly and courteous to everybody. He came to Wichita twenty-seven years ago from Texas. He was born at Nassau, Texas. He now conducts one of the most substantial business places in Wichita; has leased a two story building 50 x 150 feet at 533 - 525 N Main Street where he has one of the largest retail cigar and tobacco stands, soft drinks, seven pool and one billard table and handles every important colored newspaper. The upstairs of this building is leased to a man for a fashionable rooming house. On the first floor of the second building, 535 N Main Mr Coleman has opened a barber shop and shining parlor. Associated with him in this business is Mr. J. J. Summers who has just returned from the West. The firm of Coleman and Summers are making the other shops set up and take notice. They have General Pershing will have to answer to the American people if these outrages as reported are true. The colored soldiers who are returning from the conflict are not going to stand for abuse and maltreatment—burned and lynched by mobs as has been done in the past without resistance. It's the duty of the loyal white people and soldiers who went to France and fought side by side with the colored soldier to stand by him and defend him in his rights. The colored soldier is entitled to the same rights and respect as the white. He fought for the same cause and should be respected the same. We are sorry to say it but we have some of the meanest white people in this country this side of hell and then on the other hand we have some among the best. The law winks at outrages committed upon colored people and allows a certain class of whites to violate the law of equal rights and pass all kinds of segregation laws, even barring the colored people from receiving an education. Some white people are so mean that they do not want to be buried in the same cemeteries with colored people. We presume they would prefer going to a different heaven or hell and we feel that it would be a disgrace to go to hell with some whites, and on the other hand there are some who if they go to heaven, we don't want to go. White people are committing all sorts of crimes in the annals of criminal history. Right here at Kansas City, thirty white girls have dropped out of sight within three weeks. They are always robbing, stealing and murdering each other and destroying property and doing everything that can be done to disguise and degrade humanity, yet if a colored man hats an eye he is rilcled by the white press as a vicious animal and burned at the stake. If the white ministers would follow the example set by Dr. Chas. M. Shelden, of Toneka, who is walking "In His Steps" and living the life the white race would be better off. There should be someone to revolutionise the white uniniti and bring about better feeling in the church. Those who now attend church do so out of formality and while they extend the hand of charity and friendship, they have a dagger in the other hand ready to plunge it into weak and unprotected Wake up brother white American and be fair to all men and all races NICK CHILES. hot and cold water, tonics of all kind. Mr. A. T. Brown and L. Henry are among the Qnest tonsorial artists in the country. Mr. Coleman also owns a nice home and enjoys the company of his wife, an accomplished business woman. Mr. Coleman also has an employment bureau in connection with his place and people wishing employment as hotel waiter, train porters or any kind of work need but write him as Wichita is a growing place and much work is to be found. Mr. Coleman is a member of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pattias and a member of the staff also. We wish him continued success. We met our friend, Robert Todd who is doing fine. Mrs. Henrietta Harper, most Noble Governess. Household of Ruth, spoke in Salina last Sunday for the Kansas Defense Society and will fill several engagements in the near future at other towns. We hear that our friend, Mr. Bert Glover formerly of Wichita is married and is now located at Newport News, Va. Mrs. B. F. Bradford who conducts the Whitewa) Cafe on North Main Street is now sole owner and is doing a fine business. Everything is neat clean and untidate. While in Wichita we met our old friend Albert Hall who is now employed at the Santa Fe round house. HUTCHINSON At Hutchinson we were invited to speak before the Forum on Sunday afternoon which meeting was held at the Second Baptist Church of which Rev. Allen is pastor. This church is located on 2nd and Maple Streets and Rev. Allen is a wild-smoke progressive young minister full of race pride. He is now completing a fine office which will be dedicated Easter Sunday. This church is of pressed brick, all modern and will be one among the finest churches in the West, and will cost near $10,000. We spoke in the basement to a large appreciative audience who showed their appreciation by appropriating something like $25 to the Kansas Defense Society. We secured a large membership at Hutchinson from whom we may expect good results in the near future. W. W. Hans is president of the Forum and has a fine corps of officers who are interested in the welfare of the race. Rev. Henderson, pastor of the A. M. B Church is doing fine and his church is being paid out of debt. Our thing we like about the ministers of Lutchinson is that they all work in harmony. The forum meets at the different churches. Our friend Walt Evans who has been quite sick seems to be improving. Our presence seemed to put new life into him. Taborlans Doing Fine Planning Great Annual Meeting Great Annual Session In conversation with Dtr. Woolen of Ruth Cleaning Tab. No. 14, she says that they have set up a new Temple and are preparing to have one of the greatest sessions in the history of the order in July at the annual meeting. She wants everybody, especially the officers of the tabernacles and tents to take notice that the citizens of Hutchinson will leave no stone unturned to make it Continued on Page Four LARGE CROWD HEAR THE COMMUNITY SING Entertainment Was a Credit to all Who Participatetd. About 4,000 people gathered at the City Auditorium Tuesday evening March 18th to witness the Community Sing, which was given by the Colored churches of the city, and the Topeka Educational and Industrial Institute Chorus. Of this number about 2,000 were white people. At eight o'clock nearly every seat in the house was taken. The affair was the grandest ever given in the State of Kansas. The Community Sing consisted of a chorus of 200 voices, whose musical numbers were both classical and popular, all of which brought storms of applause. An appeal seldom felt from a large chorus was carried in the song "Swing Low Sweet Charlot," with the Halleluja Chorus with which 1910 PROF. GEO. R. BRIDGEFORTH. The Man Who Made the Community Sing a Success. the Sing ended was among the best numbers on programme. Mrs. Cecelia Poole Thompson and Miss Ruby McKnight, were exceptionally good in a duet, Land of Long Ago." Mrs. R. G. Jackson of Kansas City, made a favorable impression on the audience, with her high soprano voice. She sang the solo leads in several of the choruses. The chorus led by Luther Jackson showed careful and thorough training Prof. R. G. Jackson owing to the conditions of the huge Pipe Organ, substituted a medley of lyrical instead of Handela "Gavotte," and was vigorously enced. The Sing as a whole was a gloring success. The leader, Mr. Luther Jackson is one of the Faculty of the Educational and Industrial Institute, and the results of his strenuous effort put forth as a director, has proven that he is one of the best in the country, Prof. Geo. R. Bridgeforth, principal of the Institute, was practically the engineer of the affair, and was assisted by the ministers from the different churches; all of whom deserve much praise for the grand success. It has been planned by the committee to make the Community Sing an annual affair. The piano accompanist were H. G. Jackson and Malcolm Griffith. The Executive Committee of the Community Sing gave a sum of ten dollars to the Kansas Defense Society, for which the Society is indeed grateful "THE HOMESTEADER" "THE HOMESTEADER" The colored people of America can well feel proud of Mr. Oscar Micheaux, author of "The Homesteader" which was shown on the screen this week at the Grand. The story will eventually take the place of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" toward creating a healthy feeling between the races. The picture shows the elevation of the race after fifty years of freedom and shows the colored man to be a real, true hero while at the same time it shows the white race in their true light. Their enmity toward the colored race is merely a fad and not real nor practical. The Story. "The Homesteader" involves six principal characters, the leading one being Jean Baptiste, the Homesteader, far off in the Dakota, living where he alone was black. In him we have the embodiment of strength, courage and conviction. To this wilderness came Price $1.80 Per Year In time Jack Stewart, a Scotchman, with his motherless daughter, Agnes. In Agnes, Baptise meets the girl of his dreams, only to make a discovery in the same instance upon which the story has its first climax. But Agnes didn't know herself that she was not white. Peculiar fate threw her in the company of the Homesteader, and their love, forbidden by the custom of the country, is the most appealing and idealistic ever created. Of how Baptiste sacrificed the love of this girl of his dreams, went back to his own people, marrying the daughter of a minister, and the circumstances that came of it, marks the second epoch in the development of the story. In the case of N. Justine McCarthy, the author has done a work that is typical of our life today, and the whole public in anyway acquainted with the present race minister must appreciate it—narrow, spiteful, envious, McCarthy is the embodiment of vanity, deceit and hypocrisy. He really admired the marriage his daughter had made—was proud of it. He spoke of the "rich" young man she married, eulogized him to the highest—but. Baptiste did not understand that McCarthy, to be satisfied, was in the habit of having people praise him. This Baptiste forgot in the first to do; in the second, he was not of the temperment to do it, and upon this failure grew the tragedy of a marriage and the happiness of McCarthy's daughter. Orlean, a sweet girl, kind and good, but, like her mother, without the strength of her convictions. Of how then Baptiste was sacrificed to the altar of McCarthy's hatred and vanity; of how Orlean failed him at these crucial moments; of how Ethel her slater, like her father, possessed with all the evil a woman is capable of, forces her weak knotted husband, Claus, to assist her and her father in their persecution of Baptiste; and then, of how in the end Orlean, made insane by the evil she had the innocent cause of, rights a wrong, bringing Baptiste back to the girl he has discovered the truth about and the story has a beautiful ending after a life of storm and misery. In the meantime however, the girl became engaged to a white man and on the day of her wedding was given a photograph of her mother, whom she had never known. It was then that she discovered that her mother was a colored woman. As soon as this fact was known to her betrothed white husband to be and his mother, they fade away and desert her, but she is received with open arms into the ranks of her own. Mr. Garner, one of the sweetest singers on the American stage appears between reels, and his million dollar voice captivates all who hear him. Along with the picture is shown a few scenes of Chicago's welcome to the "Black Devils," the famous old Eighth Illinois. It's a scene that alirs ones very soul as these heroes swing into State street. The Plaindealer takes pleasure in commending this picture to the public. It is elaborate in production being one of the costliest being flashed upon the screen. It is the first time that colored artists have departed from "Uncle Eph" stuff and they are not only an innovation, but a credit to themselves and to this class of the actor profession. If "The Homesteader" passes your way, by all means see it. APPOINTED ASS'T. COUNTY ATTORNEY. The people of Kansas City, Kansas and the entire West are proud of the appointment of Mr. Elmer A. Shackelford, to the office of assistant county attorney for Wyandotte county, he is a young man well versed in law and is filling the position with credit and honor. White as well as color JOHN H. HARRIS HON. E. A. SHACKELFORD people are proud of him and the record he has made. He is honest and conscientious and a man of dispassionate judgment. He was born in Tinton, Mo. Sept. 4, 1880 and graduated from Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City and completed the law course at Ohio University, Columbus, Ohio. He opened a law office in Kansas City, Kansas in 1907 and has had an extensive practice and made a reputation as an honorable, upright, trustworthy lawyer. Mr. Shackel The Year ..... $1.50 My Months ..... 1.00 More Months ..... 64 ADVERTISING DATES, PER MONTH: $2.00 PER INCH. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Ks., as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Plaindealer, 1120 Kansas Avenue, Topeka Kans., Honey sent by Express Postoffice Money Oder or Registered Let- der in our risk; otherwise at the risk of mender. When the attention of The Plaindealer is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unsigned communications, except, from our regular correspondents, will not be published. EDITOR'S NOTES We are proud to announce that Pleasant Green Baptist Church of which Rev. George McNeal is pastor will dedicate its new church building the fifth Sunday in March. We are pleased to say that the architectural and construction work of this building was done by colored men, Brady and Jackson. Mr. Jackson is a fine architect as well as builder and several of the best buildings in Kansas City have been erected by them in the past two years. They planned this church and completed the work which is a monument not only to them but to the race. They are now completing Mt Zion Baptist church on Virginia Street. --- Rev. W. A. Bowren is running the walls up on all four sides of First Baptist Church, Kansas City, Kansas of which he is pastor. This promises to be a fine structure. We note that Mme Francis E. Motlin, dramatic reader and character impersonater is now at Evanston, Ill., and is touring the state. She will go to Springfield and other towns. ... Sometime ago we carried a note ad. for the Lucky Tiger Oil Company of Coffeyville. The officers of this company are men who are reliable and can be depended upon. They are pushing to the front and the prospects are that this will be one of the most substantial companies of its kind in the country Mr Frank Eagleson, secretary and general manager is a young man full of push and energy and has been a successful druggist and business man for years. His whole heart and soul are in this company and if any money can be made, he will make it. The stockholders may rest assured that the men at the head of this concern mean business and will do the square thing. ... The Kansas Defense Society is under many obligations to Conureasman D R. Anthony, Jr. of Leavenworth, for using his influence to secure the review of the evidence in the Houston riot case. While we expect the review to secure clemency in some instances and probably result in the release of some of the soldiers, we will prosecute our case that is now pending in the United States court. This case will be argued within the next few days. We are not going to let up until every man has been released and justice done the relatives and widows of the thirteen men who were illegally hanged OKARCHE. OKLAHOMA. Mr Elmer Selectman left Friday for Roosevelt, where Miss Georgia Sleeman is teaching. He expects to teach a short time in her place. Mr. Moses Chiles has purchased a farm in Coyle, Okla., near Langston and is residing thereon. Mr. Thos, Chiles will take charge of the home place. We have a new pastor, Rev. B. M. Hatton, of Dover. He is deeply interested in his work. Rev. J. S. West who had been preaching here was transferred to another conference. Mrs. Bertha Chiles is on the sick list this week as is also Mrs Julia Coleman. Mr. Thomas Chiles has purchased a car, now he enjoys it very much. He can get to church on time now. Miss Mayme Hunter is now at home visiting her parents. Crops are looking fine. Mr. Jesse Coleman has purchased a farm, and also Cheverolett car, having discarded his "Henery." Mr. James Coleman has purchased a farm. Both places join the G W. Selectman farm. Mrs. Letitla Molnes has brought her children to the country to attend school. They are stopping with Mr. Israel Chiles. She is looking for her husband back from camp soon. Mr. Samuel Chiles has purchased a nice car. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. The girls of the Mystic Circle gave a party at the Progressive hall Friday night in honor of the Jolly Bunch boys. Mr. Hobart Chatman, of Oklahoma, has gone to Joplin, Mo. to reside. Wedding bells are ringing again in the "Burg." The much expected w of dine of Mr Turner Alexander and Miss Charlotte Swift of An was performed Sunday March 16th in Crowburg at the residence of Mr and Mrs. Jesse Carmichael, uncle and aunt of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Hey Cooper. Miss Lola Attertion, of Kansas City, who had been under the care of Dr Geeder in this city was able to return to her home one day this week. 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Mrs. May Jackson, of Douglas school, who had been doing government work during the war, returned to her school last week. The Cosmopolitan Fraternity has been reorganized with the following officers; Mr. Stylan James, president; Mr. Amel Pierce, vice-president; Mr. Thomas Early, secretary; Mr. Clyde Cole, treasurer; Mr. Ralph Cole, corresponding secretary; Mr. Fredinand Clayborne, chairman entertainment committee; Mezars Wm. Todd, Benj James and Burdell Williams, membership committee. A ADA'S HAIR GROWER in 3 months will make the hair long, soft, and glossy. A trial will prove it. When in Kansas City call on the m nufacturer. We want live agents to represent us in every city and hamlet in the great West. BOX OF PRESSING OIL, 25c BOX OF HAIR GROWER, 50c 1212 Euclid Kansas City, Mo Branch Office: 517 Shawnee, 11 Worth Don't fail to visit our up-to-date Hair Dressing Parlors at either place -TOPEKA'S FIRST COLORED LICENSED EMBALMER G. W. 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We venture the assertion that while Mrs. Harper is not a minister, she delivered as fine a lay sermon as one would wish to hear. She will travel extensively and organize for the Kansas Defense Society. Mrs. Harper is deeply interested in the uplift of her sex. We will be pleased to make dates for her in any towns who wish to hear her talk. Following is a list of persons who recently became members of the Kansas Defense Society at Salina and Atchison respectively: Mr. Henry Jordan Mr D L. Taylor Mrs. Isore Fletcher Mrs. M. Jordan Mr Luther Franklin Mrs Mattie Williams Rev. W P Banks Arthur Rosemond Alex Hawkins Mrs Robt. Cox Mr A Powell C B Boswell Theo Jordan Nelson Sowell Mrs Tila Rosemond Mrs. Josephine Price Geo Bush L. P Hayes Mrs Mary Kinner Mrs. Louise Lallis Mrs Bertha Lee FREE STYLE BOOK To Colored Women We are the largest manufacturers of Colored Women's Hair. Our latest book showing new styles in hair dressing sent free. Every colored woman should have one. 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You can have it without a pew's cost and make $60 to $75 a week be征战. In Extra Charge. You pay more than $100 per week than $100 per week. We have a new and more than $100 per week. For more than $100 per week, you can get a free coupon for $100 per week. [Pictorial portrait of a man in a suit with a bow tie.] Because EXPERIENCE is valuable: This department collected with the assistance of the Board without one cent of tax on the people: 1—$30,000.00 from county in penalties overdue several years. 2—$311,153.00 from Edison, Co., on light franchise; interest on daily bank balances, and other sources. 3—$1,000,000 is collected and disburred each year. Efficiency Should Be Considered Your Support solicited All Nations Eat at The Whiteway Cafe B. F. BRADFORD PROPRIETOR The Finest Cooks and Best Service Families Eat Sunday Dinner Here 513 N. Main St., WICHITA, KAN. P. J. Coleman headquarters for Admin porter, Automobile Co. 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Dandruff, Falling Hair, Lighting Scalp, Etc., have completely cured by the use of one 25c box of DOUBLE STRENGTH DANDRUFF CURE. After using a few boxes your Hair will become naturally soft and glossy. The McCLELLAND'S STRAIGHTENING OIL has no equal for straightening the Hair. Price 25c each. 119 W. Fifth St. Phone 953 Topeka, Kansas Political Advertising. TOPEKA CANDIDATES Vote For W. S. HANCOCK Candidate For COMMISSIONER OF STREETS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK Mr. Sam McCord is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. Mrs. Nellie Ellis Watkins is numbered among the sick. Mrs. S. P. Hawkins is ill at her home on Lane street. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard King are the happy parents of a fine baby girl. Rev. and Mrs. Geo. McK. Miller are the happy parents of a baby boy. FOR SALE—1118 Kansas Ave. extra fine Canary Singers, $4 and $5 also French Poodle Dog. Mr. J. II. McClain, of Eureka, attended the funeral of Mrs. J. W. Thompson several days ago. Mrs. Alice Mason, of Denver, Colo., were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Drane. FOR RENT—Branner Street 1024, 4 room cottage, co'ored. Call Black 4862, or see owner at 1028 Branner Rev. B. Davidson. You can find a beautiful line of Easter Millinery at reasonable' prices at Khar & Phillips', 825 Kansas avenue. (3-t. Adv.) Miss Frances Austin, of Burlingame, attended the community sing last week. While in the city she was the guest of Miss Lizze Owens, 1048 Boswell. Mr. Hayden Edmonds received a card Monday from his old friend. Mr. Squire Blackburn saying that his wife, Mrs. Bettle Blackburn, had died that day. They were former residents of Topeka, and many warm friends sympathize with the bereaved husband and family. Rev. J. Richardson, of Kansas City, preached at the Second Baptist church, Sunday. A large congregation greeted him both morning and evening. WANTED—Reliable young Barber also Bushelman. Married men preferred. Good business—D. C. Nicholas, 219 W. Ninth St., Lincoln, Nebr. SWEET POTATO, CABBAGE AND TOMATO and PEPPER PLANTS for sale. Best varieties. Call or write D. Chiles, Route 27, Topeka, Kansas; phone 3751 K-1. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams, formerly of Newton and Topeka, have returned from Geneseo, Ill., and is with Mr. and Mrs. Gilyard Mins on College avenue. They will make their home in Topeka. WANTED—Good Barber. Steady employment and good wages. Write—D. E. NICHOLS, 219 N. 9th Street, Lincoln, Nebr. Mrs. W. H. Mcutcheon, of Phaico, Is in the city a few days this week visiting her sisters, Mrs. Ella Oliver and Mr. R. Douglass. Mrs. Mcutcheon was a caller at The Plain-dealer. CALLING CARDS Beautifully written. Prices reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed—Rev. L, St. Geo. McCallum, 211 E. 13th St., City. The Pastor's Aid Society of Shiloh Baptist church met with Berrice Crith Wednesday of last week. The next meeting will be with Mrs Amanda Thompson, 1610 Clay street. A GOOD HOME for an elderly lady. She must be a woman of Christian character. Apply in person or letter, MRS. C. P. MORROW, 219 Constitution Street, Emporia, Kansas. Mme. T. C. Sinkford left Saturday morning of last week for a three weeks' stay in St. Joseph, Mo. Her hair goods will be on sale at her residence, 201 Jackson street during her absence. WANTED—First-class Pharmacist $15.00 per month to right man. Address, E 9. LEE, 12th and Woodland, Kansas City, Mo. Word comes from Los Angeles, Calif, telling of the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Shepherd. Mrs. Shepherd was formerly Miss Elizabeth Cooper of this city. Grandma W. D. Cooper and Aunt Emma Ellen are all smiles. Mr. Albert Spalding died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ed. Pottinger, last weekEighth and Hancock streets, last week and was buried from the Church of Assumption last Saturday morning. Besides Mrs. Pottinger he leaves another sister, Mrs Georgia Davis of McForland, who with her husband, were here to attend the funeral. Hon. Henry I Monroe received a letter from Prof. Wm. R. Carter a few days ago, who is now located in Los Angeles, Calif., in which the Professor says that he and his family are well and getting along fine. "It is like going to Shiloh in Toulel" he writes, "when I go to church and see so many people from Topeka and other sections of Kansas." He says further that notwithstanding the many knocks that have been sent to California by meddlers, he is getting on admirably well and that every knock has been a boost. His many Kansas friends will be pleased to learn of his success. Among the boys who have returned to Oteka from the battle front the last two weeks are: Sergt. Fred Thompson, Floyd Martin, William Alen, Wm. Gurten, Clarence Porter, C. Oden, Sergt. Dell Clark, Alonzo Tyler,orp. Frank Lee, Jay J. Mallory, Jay Jamison and Lieut. Geo. W. Hamilton. Judge W. I. Jamison pranced in upon our editorial carpet one morning this week. "Just on a mission for Mrs. Jamison," pleaded that learned gentleman as he approached the desk, "and I don't want to consume of any of your valuable time." The Judge was feeling particularly good and is proud of his son and law partner, Lieut. Jamison and the 92d Division with whom he served in France. Mr. Richard Slaughter, who is one of the finest chefs in the employee of the Santa Fe, is also a great race man and is doing much to help the Kansas Defense Society which is raising funds to secure a new trial for the soldiers of the 24th Infantry who are confined in the federal prison at Leavenworth for participation in the Houston riot. Mr. William Brooks died Thursday of last week after an illness, of fifteen months. The funeral was conducted Saturday from Skiloh Baptist church, the Rev. S. E. J. Watson officiating. Deceased was a member of Cyrene Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar and of Kaw Valley Lodge No. 18, A. F. & A. M., which orders had charge of the funeral. Mr. Brooks was a well known and highly respected citizen of Topeka and besides a wife and two sons, leaves many friends to mourn his demise. Card of Thanks—We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors and also the members of Kaw Valley Lodge No. 18, A. F. & A. M. Mount Morlah No. 5, A. F. & A. M., and Pride of the West No. 16, Knights of Tabor for their care and faithfulness during the long illness of our beloved husband and father. We are particularly grateful to Mr. and Mrs. John Woods, Mrs. Lora Christopher, Mr. James Johnson and Cyrene Commandery for their loyal service. We appreciate also the beautiful floral offerings.-Mrs Wm. Brooks, Mr. Vernon Brooks and Mr. Harry Brooks WILL OPEN NEW CONFECTIONERY G. W. McCord Proprietor of the Peoples Confectionary will have an opening Sunday, March 30 from 2 to 5 o'clock P. M. at 310 Kansas Avenue. Music will be furnished throughout the afternoon. Mr. McCord is from Muskogee, Okla. He with his family, recently moved to Topeka, and will open a first class business place. This will be the only one of its kind in the city. The Peoples' Confectionery have the Soda Dispensary. Fruits, Candles, Tobacco, and will serve light lunches. It is artistically arranged with Booths large enough for parties of four. There are also nicely furnished upstairs rooms which can be secured at reasonable prices. The public is cordially invited to attend this grand opening Don't forget the date. Sunday, March 20. From 2 to 5 P. M. The Sunflower Auditory of the Red Cross closed their work on Tuesday and before adjourning voted $1000 to the Salvation Army Home. They will now work in the interest of the colored day nursery of which their chairman, Mrs. W. I Jamison is president. The interest which these ladies exhibit in their work is most inspiring. The organization has on the membership roll a large number of our most influential citizens and is maintained by membership fees, co-operation of white friends and entertainments. It is a most worthy cause and should receive the support of all loyal citizens who wish to reach out and help our people. This institution is located at the Garfield Building. Mrs. W. I. Jamison, Pres. Mrs. Rosa Jackson, Vice pres. Mrs. John Hicks, Financial Sec. Mrs. J. H. Rhodes, Treas. Mrs. Mary Cabbell, Record Sec. Mrs. Lillian Clark, Asst. Sec'y. Mrs. Amelia Tolbert, Chaplain. Mrs. Lillian Ransom, Reporter. ART CLUB HOLDS MEETING. The Dumas Art club met Friday of last week with Mrs. S. F. Malone. After business the following program was rendered: Instrumental Solo - Miss Louise Bruce. Biography of Shakesphere—Mrs. Chas Slaughter. Reading, "McBeth"—Mrs. Charles French. The Lesson, "Uses of Great Men," was led by Mrs. W. I. Jamison and discussed by the various members of the club. Miss Louise Bruce, of Leavenworth, was a visitor. She had been assigned to canteen work and will sail for France on the 28th. Mrs. W. W Ewing was also a visitor. After a dalnty luncheon, the club adjourned to meet with Mrs William Ransom, 1726 Toneka avenue. Spanish Influenza can be prevented easier than it can be cured. At the first sign of a shiver or sneeze, take HILLS CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE Standard cold remedy for 20 years—in tablet form—safe, sure, no poisons—breaks up a cold in 24 hours—relieves grip in 3 days. Money back if it fails. The genuine box has a Red top with Mr. Hill's pictures. At All Drug Stores. SERGEANT PINKSTON WRITES. Just now Patrolman K. K. Pinkston is feeling particularly good, he having just heard from his sons, Sergt Louis Pinkston and Sergt. Chas Pinkston. The former says that France is the banner country, and that he is impressed with it. He has traveled in all sections of Europe since landing having been in Brussels, Belgium, and Germany. He was also at Chateau Thierry when the fighting was hot. Sergt. Chas Pinkston in his letter says that he is well but his company is under quarantine with menginitis. It is the first letter Mr. Pinkston has received from his boys since last July. His heart and pocketbook has been with them as the Liberty Bonds, Red Cross, and other signs in his window will prove to all. (Political Advertising) H. A. Mendenhall CANDIDATE FOR Mayor (Second Term) Kansas City, Kansas. Gerard B. Little —CANDIDATE FOR— COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE Candidate for Re-Election Election April 1 Kansas City, Kansas. Lon. H. Chapman CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER WATER AND LIGHT Election April 1 Kansas City, Kansas. James L. Beggs CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER STREETS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Election April 1 Kansas City, Kansas. A. L. Bosse CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER BOARD OF EDUCATION Election April 1 Kansas City, Kansas BARBER WANTED. Good wages guaranteed. Write at force to W. A. 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She has just made a large purchase of the best and prettiest creations in ladies' headgear. She's one of To- 0, 0 who's most highly respected business woman and deserves much credit for her skill. Let every woman of her race patronize her. She has the goods, and is worthy of your support. She is located at 1414 Western avenue and her phone number is Red 5922. ORDER EASTERN STAR One set 17 pieces, gold plated Officers Jewels with 17 emblematic gold plated hangets, for O 12.8. Complete for The Moses Dickson Regalia and Supplies Co 1217 Woodland Ave KANSAS CITY MISSOURI WHEN IN OMAHA STOP AT THE PATTON HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. Two Blocks South of Union Station CAFE IN CONNECTION Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4748. OMAHA, 1014-18 South Bliventh St. NEGRO SOLDIERS IN OUR WAR Tells all about the war, it is fair to colored people. A tremendous seller. Price only $250. Agents making $1 to $15 a day. Send 250 quick for agent's outfit. ALSTIN JENKIN CO, 50 Ninth Street, Washington, D. C. (First Published March 14. 1919.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas PUBLICATION NOTICE. To Charles T. Phelps, defendant. Greetings: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, for divorce. You are further notified that you must answer the petition filed herein on or before the 29th day of April, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for divorce granted the plaintiff accordingly. MYRTLE M. PHELPS, By ELISHA SCOTT. Her Attorney (Attest) Mary B. Chapin, Clerk District Court. (First Published March 14, 1919) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas M. A. Bright, Plaintiff. vs. No 32167 Ada Bright Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE To Ada Bright, defendant; Greetings: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the plaintiff, M. A. Bright, for a divorce. You are further notified that you must answer the petition filed herein on or before the 29th day of April, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for divorce will be granted the plaintiff, accordingly. M. A. BRIGHT, By BLISHA SCOTT Attorney. (Attest) Mary E Chapin, Clerk District Court. By Mae Brewer, Deputy. A MADAM T. CRIDLOCK BINKFORD Hairdresser FORD'S MARROW FOMADE. She guarantees to grow the hair or refund the money. It cures dandruff, stops hair from falling out. You can get two months' home treatment for $1.50, by mail $1.60, I make a specialty of curing all scrap diseases. I will teach the hair 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 Bookslets. I also have Electrically Hair Brushers Strengthening Combs with lamp holder, hand made Braids and transfer stations, 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. CRADCOCK SINKFORD MADAM T CRADEOCK SINKFORD Phone Red 4618, 209 Jackson St. Topeka, Kansas ARKANSAS CITY. KANSAS—CITY CAMPAIGN. VOTE FOR C. N. Hunt CANDIDATE FOR Mayor PRIMARY MARCH 11, 1919 Arkansas City, Kansas .....(Adv.).. THE NEW THINGS OF SPRING AND SUMMER are arriving every day Pelletier's (Political Advertising) W. G. Tandy CANDIDATE FOR Mayor of Topeka HE WILL APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT TANDY HAS ALWAYS BEEN YOUR FRIEND. (Political Advertising) THE CITY OF LEAVENWORTH IS NOW FOR THE TIME IN ITS HISTORY, ON A SOUND FINANCIAL CASH BASIS. JOHN C. SEIT CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR (Political Advertising) ATCHISON VOTERS SHOULD RE-ELECT Louis Weinman CANDIDATE FOR Mayor HE HAS SERVED YOU FAITHFULLY IN THE PAST WILL DO SO IN THE FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENT OF C. O. TRESNE advertising) Tandy FOR Topeka V OTE AND SUPPORT. 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MIDY Bold by all drugrists The World End of Time S DAY. MAN'S DAY. K Man's Reign came the prop- hondage. Reign came the birth of Christ between the end of the White of the Red and Yellow Man's end of man. Man's Reign will come the "Holy War" The return of The gathering of the Church. Musculism. Ghost." will write me at the following me of my subjects. t and the good of humanity. The End of the W And the End o 1. BROWN AND BLACK MAN'S DAY. The End of the World And the End of Time 3 THE RED AND YELLOW MAN'S DAY. 1 - Under the Brown and Black Man's Reign hcy of Christ and Israel out of bondage. 2 - Under the White Man's Reign came the and the care of the church. Between the e- man's Reign and the beginning of the Red a- Reign will come the brotherhood of man 3 - Under the Red and Yellow Man's Reign war against the Church or the "Holy War" Ethiopia. The Return of Israel. The gatherin 4 - What the Church is not: Catholicism, Protestantism, Islamism Paganism, Buddhism, Brahmanism, Toalism and Confusculum. 1 - True Baptism. 2. - The Baptism of the "Holy Ghost." 3 - The Christian's Rest. 4 - The right way to pray. 5 - Repentance. 6 - Conversion. 7. - Santification. All those desiring my service will write me address. The above is the outline of my subj You're for the cause of Christ and the good 1 - Under the Brown and Black Man's Reign came the prophecy of Christ and Israel out of bondage. 2 - Under the White Man's Reign came the birth of Christ and the care of the church. Between the end of the White Man's Reign and the beginning of the Red and Yellow Man's Reign will come the brotherhood of man. 3 - Under the Red and Yellow Man's Reign will come the war against the Church or the "Holy War". The return of Ethiopia. The Return of Israel. The gathering of the Church. 4 - What the Church is not: All those desiring my service will write me at the following address. The above is the outline of my subjects. Your name for the cause of Christ and the good of humanity. WEST 2873—BELL PHONE. ETTA SCOTT McLURRY. Evangelist 253 North Ninth Street KANSAS CITY, KANSAS JRRY. Fvange'i-t KANSAS CITY, KANSAS ETTA SCOTT McLURRY. Fvange'l-t 253 North Ninth Street KANSAS CITY, KANSAS The Editor Visits. Concluded from Page One pleasant for everybody who attends the grand session. Editor Brooks of the Hutchinson Blade is doing much for the colored people of Hutchinson and vicinity. He devoted considerable space to the president of the Kansas Defense Society announcing his coming. Mrs Emma J Kennedy who resides at 304 E 2nd St. is very industrious widow, having just recently lost her husband. She was left with five children. Mr. Kennedy was formerly of Topeka and was very progressive "had he lived to the age of forty he would have been quite a wealthy man. He left his widow comfortably fixed and as she is a woman of good judgment, she will take care of her money. One thing of which Hutchinson is proud is the shoe shop, shining parlor and messenger service owned by Mr. M. L. Jones, 14 12 First E. Street. He has a motorcycle to deliver quick messages and small packages. We wish we had more young men like him in other towns. We visited the Hutchinson reformatory of which Ion. J. N. Herr is superintendent. He took this institution a few years ago and has placed it on a financial basis where it has practically cost the state nothing to maintain. In connection with the institution thousands of dollars worth of hogs and cattle and farm produce are raised besides enough foodstuff is raised for their own consumption and the market. Mr Herr was recently called to Washington in connection with the wardship of the federal prison at Leaverworth which is now vacant. He is the kind of man the government is looking for because he is an expert when it comes to handling prisoners and making it possible for them to become good citizens when released. He has no politics at this [Pictorial portrait of a man in a suit with a tie.] HON. J. N. HERR institution but runs it on strict business basis. The many friends of Mr. Herr would regret to see him leave the institution for there is no mistake in saving that he can hold the present position as long as he sees fit as all the governors who found him in office have retained him. He is an upright. Christian gentleman and has no frills or airs. He makes it his indispensable duty to help the boys make good. EMPORIA We stopped over at Emporla and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tipton and mother. Our old friend A. J. 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