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The Topeka Plaindealer Twent-First Year. No. 16. into the heads of some of the Negro soldiers, it is feared. There will be no clashes along this line if the Negro leaders take the right course and have sufficient influence over their followers to steer them clear of dangerous paths, but those who have been studying the situation carefully say it is fraught with danger. Some of the leading Negroes of the state, from whom expressions have been secured, say they are opposed right to vote yet a while. They say they think the conduct of the Negro soldiers during the war undoubtedly entitles the Negroes to better treatment in a great many respects, but they are willing to look to the senses of justice of the white people to bring about the things they want rather than for the Negroes to attempt to secure them through the ballot box. Many of these Negro leaders say they are going to come out boldly on this point at the proper time. They say the) will endeavor to convince their race that the future and betterment of conditions for the Negro must remain in the hands of the white man; that any attempt on the part of the Negro to become a dominant political factor can only result in disaster. The above is a mild sample of the treatment we are forced to put up NEGROES DEMAND FULL CITIZENSHIP NEGROES DEMAND FULL CITIZENSHIP Negro Soldiers Made Good — Will Race Demand Ballot — Time For Some Thinking by Both Races. Pledmont's Columbia Bureau Union Nat'l. Bank Building Room 601. (A. M. Carpenter.) [A. M. Carpenter], Columbia, Feb. 24. — "Are Negroes going to demand the right to vote in 1920?" This is the question that many thinking men are asking themselves, and they are of the opinion that the answer cannot be very long delayed. Aready they see signs which convince them that many Negroes are going to demand to be recognized in all respects as citizens. There have been utterances of this kind from Negro leaders within recent weeks which are regarded as more than significant. Here is the situation: Negroes were drafted into the army, and were treated in all respects as white men. They served in all branches of the army, in combat troops as well as in labor battalions, and they made good White men who served with them admit this. And now, because of their good record as soldiers, many Negroes say they can be trusted with the ballot. There were few, if any Negro officers. But there were thousands of enlisted men, under white officers, and the universal verdict is that where they had the right kind of officers the Negroes made good soldiers. They were well behaved, obedient to orders, and they made good on the field of battle. Many were killed in action and many others wounded. The survivors are coming home from France with a record of having fought for their country, and now many of their race are going to assert that the time has come when the Negro can no longer be denied the full rights of citizenship. They are going to want to vote, to serve on juries, to hold office in some cases. This is the situation that is developing, and it can no longer be ignored. It is talked of every day in Columbia. Many thinking men—colored men as well as white men—view it with frank dread, but so far there has been no violent or bitter talk. Men are thinking about it, and talking about it, but nobody is yet ready to say what he will do or will not do. There are unquestionably many colored men in the state who have sufficient education and property and family responsibilities to feel a real and intelligent interest in affairs of government. They want good government, particularly they want better schools and more general recognition the great majority of the Negroes, as everyone knows, have not tion of their status as citizens. But reached this lever. Will it be possible for the better type of Negro to vote without letting down the bars to the ignorant and irresponsible class? Some white men will be quite willing for some Negroes to vote, but with all the white people be prepared to permit any Negroes to vote without a protest? These are questions that must be answered, in the opinion of all who have been watching developments during the past few months. The return of the Negro soldiers from France is bringing the matter to a head. These Negroes, many of them, have gone thru battle. They fought for the country in which they live, just as did the white soldiers, and they have borne the brunt of battle to the same extent that white soldiers did. If they ask now that the right to vote be no longer denied them what are the white people going to do about it? That a well defined movement has already been launched to bring about a demand on the part of the Negroes of South Carolina, and of every other Southern state, is no longer to be doubted. Many of the Negro leaders are open in their declaration of their intentions. It is significant, too, that so far this talk has been confined to Negroes who did not go into the army. The Negro soldiers have not had much to say, so far, but many of their preachers and physicians and other men of prominence of their race are talking boldly. At the celebration of the return of the 371st infantry, a colored regiment, in Columbia the other day, a Negro preacher declared that Negroes should have the right to vote, to sit on juries, and to be police officers in Negro quarters of the cities and towns. Another phase of the situation which is causing some apprehension is that while some of the Negroes are demanding political equality—the right to vote and jury service and all that—there will be others who will begin to demand social equality. It is pointed out that Negro soldiers have been serving in France where there is no color line. They have been treated as social equals by many of the French people. They have mingled with French people on terms of intimacy, have visited in their homes, attended their churches and theatres and in a few cases is said Negro soldiers have married French women. Social equality in France was not the rule perhaps, but there was enough of it to put fatal ideas The Negroes will not be a unit in any effort to become a political factor, but there is another phase of the matter which is causing more or less speculation. If any considerable number of Negroes do make up their minds to vote, it is argued, they will have white sympathizers, at the North as well as here at home. They will get plenty of encouragement from Northern politicians, and it may be that some white men at home, who realizes that they cannot hope to get office in a white primary, may run in the general election and appeal to the Negro voters, either in hope of being elected, or of securing appointive office under a Republican administration. It is the possibility which is, perhaps, causing more concern than the thought of the Negroes voting themselves. Not much is being said about it, but the thought is constantly in the minds of most men who keep up with political affairs. Nobody is willing to be quoted yet, but a great deal of quiet talk is going on. An old and experienced member of the legislature said today, and seemed to voice the sentiments of those who heard him. "We are going to face new conditions. There may be trouble ahead for us, though we may escape it. But the situation certainly requires sane thinking and sane conduct on the part of the men of both races. It is too early to declare for or against any particular line of action, and the thing for us all to do right now is to keep our mouths shut and our eyes open, and hope for the best." PITTBURG CITIZENB PRAISE THE KANSAS DEFENSE SOCIETY Pittsburgh, Kan., March 29, 1919. Hon. Nick Chiles, President Kansas Defense Society, Topeka, Kansas. Dear Sir: We wish to express our sincere thanks for the splendid lecture that you gave us last night, (March 28) Your talk was very wholesome from beginning to the end, and it was very much food for thought. Everyone present was highly pleased and are very anxiously awaiting a call from Ellas and myself for a permanent local organization here, which we will do the first of the week. Again accept our appreciation. Yours for the good of the organization. REV. J. T. ELIAS, J H. CROFT, 1407 S Pine Street. FIGHTING FOR EXISTENCE IN STEAD OF DEMOCRACY A Direct Appeal to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Dear Mother and Brother: I am still waiting for orders to return home. The boys are leaving from my company one by one, their if I have getting them discharged at home. One of my best friends, Geo Glover, is leaving for the States on a special discharge tomorrow morning. There is some one leaving each week since an order came out stating that dependents at home can secure a discharge thru Washington, that is if the soldier requests a discharge. The weather "over here" is just about the same as you are having at home. There is nothing unusual happening over here, except I am made to feel more blue and more blue each day by seeing soldiers passing camp by the train load. I am stationed in a camp near a railroad. Every body seems to be going home except me. I certainly want to come home now. Before the armistice was signed the white people "over here" were real "lud to colored boys, but now they are as mean to us as possible. I would like to tell you all of the many things they are doing. Some of the boys from my company were sent on a "detail" to a neighboring hospital to build some latrines They were built by the boys, yet they were not allowed to use them. One of the boys is in the hospital now in a dying condition because he used one of the latrines Its skull was fractured by one of the white soldiers The next day one of the boys was shot at, because he refused to double time, a military command, pressing to trot or run. This happened on the same job The man who did the shooting was a major. with over here. Yet, we are still loyal to America, otherwise still slaving for "Uncle Sam." Mother, I wish you would show this letter to any one working for the "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People." Please try and get me out of this prison country. I also heard that the white soldiers in a little German town turned a machine gun on some of the boys from my regiment while they were up there caring for some horses. These boys did not get a chance to fight the Huns but they are now fighting for existence. Our Southern Colonel thinks the company area is the best place for Negroes of this regiment. I haven't been to town ft some time now; when I do get a chance to go I am issued a four hour pass. It takes two hours to walk to town and two hours to walk back to camp, the rest of the time I am allowed downtown. Good bye, Mother, may God bless and ablde with you. Your Soldier Son. Headquarters Pioneer Inf. A. P. O. 767. A. E. F. — Feb. 27, 1919 — France. ```markdown ``` Soldiers Appeal For Help Before Its Too Late France. Feb. 19—Mr. John A. Wheatley. Will you give this Warley of the Louisville News as we are being treated very badly by white officers. They beat us over the heads with pistols and guns. They don't allow us to have guns. We go in the orderly room to speak to the captain and get beat up with guns. They have told the French we are no good and are prisoners. Sgt. Anderson beat a boy up in the captain's office with a gun. The boy was taken to the guard house. We have been over here nine months and have been treated worse than German prisoners of war. We wish this could be typewritten and sent to the Congressman from the Fifth District. No one knows how we are being treated. We wish to God some would speak before it is too late, as the boys won't stand it much longer. We have no one to appeal to for help. This letter was smuggled out by a French girl, so don't let anyone see this writing. Help the black boys of the 515 Engr. Our company is D. Thanks for any help and goodbye. You may read of us before long.—515 Engrs. Co. D. A. E. F. MRB. HARPER ON ANNUAL VISIT TO HOUSE HOLD OF RUTH Mrs. Heurletta Harper, D. G. M. N. G., of the Household of Ruth, and also lecturer for the Kansas Defense Society, will begin her annual visit to the Ruth bodies throughout the district within the next few days, and lodges and citizens all over her territory are planning a warm welcome for her. Mrs. Harper is one of the greatest female orators of any race on the American platform and if possible, in the cities she visits a public meeting should be arranged after her lodges business has been completed in order to give the people an oppor- [Picture of a woman] MRS. HENRIETTA HARPER tunely to hear this most remarkable woman. She has a message that is inspiring and elevating. Ministers, clubs, are, desiring to arrange speaking dates for Mrs Harper will please write The Plaindealer and advertisement matter will be sent free of cost. No charge is made for the lecture. Mrs Harper will visit the House-hold on the follow dates. Emporia, April 29 Dunlap, April 30 Osage, May 1 Ottawa May 2 Osawatomie, May 3 Dr Scott May 4 and 5 Pittsburg, May 6 Welr May 7 Baxter Springs, May 8 Parkons, May 9 Chetopu May 10 and 11 Coffeville May 12 Arkansas City, May 13 Hutchinson May 20 Great Bend, May 21 Abilene, May 22 Junction City, May 21 Lawrence, May 21 and 27 Atchison, May 26* Onslow, May 7 Kansas City Kas, May 28 Bosedale, May 29 Tonoka May 80 Newton, May 31. Untainted praises of their noted aces; But where are the deeds of colored men brave, Who are fighting and filling the soldiers' graves? They have answered and are answering the Nation's call. PLACE OF NEGRO MUSIC IN WAR: From an article by Frances R. Giant in The Outlook, New York From an article by Princes K. Grant In The Outlook, New York. For many years, as is well known, Hampton Institute, in Virginia, the pioneer industrial training school for Indians and Negreros, has been written a page for itself in our American education history. Knowing the splendid heritage of the Negro for voling himself in song, and realizing how forceful, even enthralling, music becomes as the medium for his expression, Hampton has always fostered this racial gift. A few years ago in order further to preserve in written form this portion of the Negro's contribution to culture, Dr. Robert R. Moton, formerly of Hampton, now successor to Booker T. Washington as principal f. Tuskegee; the late principal, Dr. H. B Frissell; George Foster Peabody, senior trustee of Hampton; and several others connected with the Institute, requested Mrs. Natalie Curtis Buril, author of "The Indians' Book," to come South to study and record the Negro folk music. After a stay in Hampton, Mrs. Buril went to St. Helena Island, a sea island off the coast of South Carolina with a population of some 6000 blacks and about 50 whites. Here is situated the Penn Normal Industrial and Agricultural School, an offshoot of Hampton, in the heart of a rural population of unmixed African descent. Living thus close to a people untouched by the sophisticated aspects of the larger world, Mrs. Buril became more than ever convinced of the power of song in the life of the Negro. The war had come; the Negro women were adding to their own work the farm labor of the men called to the colors; sons husbands and brothers had gone from the island. Now those left behind turned to the Penn schoolteachers, to their own preachers and to the salute of prayer and song for light and comfort. Meanwhile throughout the country had swept the movement for a shiny army. Then the idealists who had been working for the betterment of the Negro conceived this vision to emphasize in the Negr campus the singing of the old Negro "spirituals" the prayer songs that had helped sustain the race through the benembe years of slavery—and to make the spirituals themselves sing the meaning of the war and the Negro's part in the struggle. To the music of the songs new words could be written—verses pregnant with the meaning of the hour; and such a messe song to the familiar song invades would burn more unforg忘ably into the consciousness of the rural Negroes than could speeches or orniphlets. To this end Mr Burlin set to the music of "Ride On, Jesus" (a St. Helena Island song) words for a "Hymn of Freedom." As she has said: "The idea of a conquering power of righteousness riding on through the world and the triumphantering of the music, with its clarion call seemed to me to offer an inspiring theme on which to build on American battle song embodying the ideals for which America entered the war. Since, with unbostling alacrity we have paraphrased lighter forms of Negr music in the popular songs sung by the troops, the all prevalent ragtime which the war has spend far and wide - it not equal is appropriate that the nobler music on the Negroes the prayer spirituals, should form the basis of a battle lion in this war wherein the freed block in side by side with the white man fighters for the larger liberty of humanity." Losing the familiar harmonies and phrases untouched the song runs 0 march on. Freedom. March on conquering hosts. Liberty is calling To mournred Belgium Freedom! To woundd France. Freedom! 'Tis God who summons our advance. Liberty is calling. O blow on, bugles, Blow on, bugles, Blow on, bugles of hope, Liberty is calling. To struggling Russia, Freedom! To the starting Pole, Freedom! The trumpet sounds within my soul. Liberty is calling. O ride on, leaders, Ride on, leaders of men, Liberty is calling. To bowed Rumania, Freedom. To the stricken Serb. Freedom. Autocracy's proud will we curb. Liberty is calling. O drive on, soldiers, Drive on, soldiers, Drive on soldiers of faith, Liberty is calling. To Jew and Christian, Freedom. To white man and black, Freedom! Democracy cannot turn back, Liberty is calling To each religion. Freedom! And to every race, Freedom! March with the dawn light in our face, Liberty is calling. Then march on, Freedom. March on, Freedom. March on, conquering Truth. "Hymn of Freedom" Courtesy of G Schirmer, New York City, publisher. The song was 'launched' (these island people love expression snacking of the sea) at the Penn School where the Negroes had gathered to bid farewell to a group of drafted men. Speeches on the mission of the war were made, all helpful in their way; but it was the singing of the spiritualls which suddenly loomed the tenacity of the sorrow and brought a flash of faith and understanding. A description of the singing, written by Grace Bigelow House assistant principal of the school says: "wish I could picture that meeting in the dimly lighted hall, gay with flags, and those rows of anxious, troubled faces listening so patiently to get an understanding of what their 'call' meant — and then the easing of their burdens through song. 'We feel all right about going now!' was the expression of the men after the meeting." Striking proof of the value of these spirituals prompted firends of the Negro to organize a veritable campaign for the old songs; and it was arranged with the War Camp Community Service that J. E. Blanton, superintendent of the Penn School Farm Industries, a graduate of Hampton, and half brother to Dr. Moton, should go from camp to camp leading the men in singing of the spirituals teaching them the "Hymn of Freedom," and using his influence in sustaining the morale which has ever characterized the colored troops. Thus, instilled with the spirit of a crusade, Mr. Blanton sarted on his mission, visited some 18 camps during July and August, and reaching thousands of men at each camp "The idea I have tried to have the men catch is this," said Mr. Blanton, writing of his work: "These are the songs that have made it possible for your great grandfathers and grandmothers to come through slavery bearing heavy burdens and at the same time keep close to God. These are the songs that made it possible for the black men to stay at home and take care of the wives and children of the entire South while the white men went to war to keep them in slaves. These are the songs that make it impossible for any Negro hand to be raised against the Stars and Strikes or against the Chief Executive of this nation. The response so far has been entirely satisfactory so much so that I am sure that if more Negro men were given the same chance to go among their follows in the camps and talk the same way to them provided that they, the men sent are really believers in the Negro songs as such) they can do a great deal to help the officers and men both black and white, to see more clearly their duty. I am finding many, many chances to help poor fellows who have the wrong viewpoint on this entire war." Those who understand the heritage of the Negro for song, who realize his predilection for rhythm and the swaving influence which music has upon him, can understand the value of this work. Their hardship and slavery song has horned the Negro and through prejudice and unhappiness, and it is the people of faith who saw that it would also bring him to the heights of ethical understanding. That the work has suggestion for the future in our dealing with the Negro and the solution of what we call the race problem is without contradiction. As Mrs. Durin says. Through toll and suffering song has kept the heart of the Negro still unmisteried: through prejudice and misunderstanding it has upheld him through the stress and sacrifice of this white man's war it has elicited him on. And those who recognize its power are surely not wrong in feeling that in the inspired purpose of the black man lie a prophecy of the possibilities of the race and an earnest plea for that democracy at home which cannot Price $1.80 Per Year be won by bomb or bullet but by sympathy and understanding and a realization of the contribution which each race can make to the civilization of the world." A CONFERENCE AGAINST LYNCHING From the headquarters of the committee in charge, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, announcement is made of the call for a National Conference on Lynching "to take concerted action against lynching and lawlessness wherever found," to be held in New York City May 5 and 6, by a group of 120 leading men and women of the country. The call for the conference, which is being sent out extensively, is widely representative of the country, twenty eight states and the District of Columbia being represented by signers Twenty signers are from eight southern states. Among the signers are Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer, former Attorney Generals Charles J. Henneparate and Judson Harmon; five governors; Hugh M. Dorsey of Georgia, D. W. Davis of Idaho, James P. Goodrich of Indiana, Henry J. Allen of Kansas, Emerson C. Harington of Maryland; four ex-governors; Emmet O'Neal of Alabama Simon J. Baldwin of Rhode Island Fifth Root, Charles Dana Hughes, Cardinal Gibbons; Senators Arthur Copper of Kansas and J. Medill McCormick of Illinois; Representatives L. C. Dier of Missouri and Martin D. Madden of Illinois; former Minister to the Netherlands, Henry van Dyke; prominent judges of the higher courts, including Chief Justice John Bradley Winslow of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, Justice Orrin N. Carter of the Supreme Court of Illinois, Judge Julian W. Mack; nine university presidents; George T. Page, President of the American Bar Association; John G. Milburn, President of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York; and Anna Howard Shaw. KANSAN WRITES FROM FRANCE Near Montfancon, France, Feb. 27, 1910. Editor Plaindealer: I thought I would write a few lines from France. I am feeling bully; in fact I never felt better in my life. France is a great nation, and I like it very well. When it comes to doing things on a big scale, France is far behind the States. The people however, are very industrious and skillful. Army life isn't so bad after one gets adjusted to it. The early to bed and early to rise part of the program is fine for one. The Government furnishes us with well balanced "rations" and plenty of warm clothes. I am in the medical detachment and I like the work very well. Our regiment, the 805th Pioneer Infantry is in the Argonne region and been in France. We were in the Argonne Forest during the recent off has been practically every since it has fessive drive between the Meuse R. and the Argonne Forest. You will remember this was the big American drive which made it possible for the war to end so quickly. Our regiment was doing engineering work with the first army, constructing and maintaining supply, both roads and railways. They were also loading ammunition. Every member of our regiment was awarded a certificate of merit for the excellent and essential work they performed so gallantly and quietly. This work was cheerfully done by the boss, although oftimes they labored under many difficulties. Without supplies and material of war, n fighting force is powerless in offensive or defensive. The fighting army could operate without these things, so this work in no small measure made it possible for the men in the trenches to accomplish the end, namely the defeat of the Ill. Many a night when we had gone to school, Fritz would suddenly arouse us by shelling us with his long range Pit Bull Bortha" guns or by dropping mortal bombs at us while we lay in our "puns" tent wondering what was next. The defending roar of the big Arkansas outcry was impressive, and the dolly heads of tiernan prisoners told us what the results had been. It might be interesting to know that a Topka boy, Frank Howard is "a sergeant of the company which I am with at present. He is well liked by the boys and is making a good soldier. The flowing Kansas and Kansas City Mo boys are in the medical detachment." Dr Fred Rogers Leopold Young and Perry Young, of Lawrence, Kansas; Harry W Billard Frank B Jennings, Nicholas Smith and Albert J. Smith, O Kinsa Cty Kansas Tom King, Montzuma Kansas; Homer Thompson, Wichita, Geo Madison, Atchison, Francis Booker, Great Bend; J. Lowry, Paula, Phillip B Johnson, Louis K Burger, Hueston Shelton, Loula C Carter, Leon Evans, Prince Brown Fred Woods and Clyde Jones, of Kansas City, Mo Fraternally yours. JOHN B LOWRY. 605th Pioneer Infantry SUBSCRIPTION LETTER. $1.50 One Year ..... $1.50 Two Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... 64 ADVERTISING LATEB, PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. Entered at the Post Office at Topeka, Kan., an Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Postmaster, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Money sent by Express. Postoffice Money Oder or Registered Let or in our risk; otherwise at the risk of the reader. When the attention of The Plaintiffs is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning my man or thing, correction will chooseably be made. Designed communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. STATEMENT of Ownership, Management and Circulation required by the Act of Congress, August 24, 1912 of The Topeka Plaindealer, published weekly at Topeka, Kansas; Known Bondholders, None. Sworn to by NICK CHILES. EDNA GREENE, Notary Public. Commission expires March 17, 1921. For the benefit of the Negroes of the United States the Presbyterian church has just appropriated $400,000 as a part of its New Era program. This will be used under the direction of the Freedmen's Board of the Presbyterian church for the education of the Negro youth of the country. In annuoning its plans the Presbyterian church says: "The unsurpassed loyalty of the Negro soldier, and his courage, obedience, and patriotism; the devotion and consecration of his entire race in this land, to follow our flag, and meet our national responsibility; his ungrudging and unbegging enlistment, despite a justitice and denial of rights, have shown him worthy of our confidence and praise. "He has the right to think a New Era has dawned. He has the right to have visits of more schools, more aid for the illiterate and unguided, more and better preachers to offer the true Gospel. We must turn the one roomed, miserable cabin into a nent and attractive home, train Negro men and women the race to clean ambitions, to pure amusements, more elevating conditions, and give the Negro the privilege of developing fully, and without unlawful restraint, every talent and every power." In New Era Magazine, official medium of the Prebyterian church, for May, will appear a special tribute to the Christian Heroes of the United States, praising him as being patient, forbearing quiet in spirit, obedient to law, loyal, self-sacrifice, enduring all things for noble aim. The article brands for the Negro recognition of justice and right and a better future. "If he is a Christian," says New Era Magazine, "if he has been trained in the truths of God and taught the value and restion of a true life, he will help to save our country and the world. That man is foolish who displaces or ignores the force of 12,000,000 Negroes and refuses to give them Christian training." York City, devotes its April issue largely to consideration of the Negro. It discusses Reconstruction and the Negro Negro migration and attendant conditions, gives illumination extracts from letters of Negro soldiers tells of a notable conference of Presbyterian Negro workers, and shows how the Y W C. A. is a means of meeting the colored girl's need for self expression. J. B. Mootan, Director of Publicity for The Presbyterian church in the U. S. A., 156 Fifth Avenue, New York City Mr. Phyll Martin and Mild Thelma, Coleman attended a party in honor of Mr. Velma Bolin at Oakland school Mrs. Chase Hudkins Miss Alberta Childs Miss Mayne Hudkins and Miss Lucie Bolin, served Mr. John Cole of Kansas City lived his life Mrs. Ella Bolin, one day this week Mrs. M. Morrane, Mrs. Mary Wilson and Miss Ethel Morrane visited Mrs. Eliza Bryant PITTSBURG KANSAS. The early given by the Oklahoma young ladies Thursday of Progressive ball was one of the greatest of the season being spirited formal. The hell was elaborately decorated with palm fronds and dancing were the features of the evening. A delicious for some, and during which time several colorful visual and intrinsic print were rendered. The Mission of this city held a busy social Friday evening. The affair was a tremendous success, some of the losses being as high as $7. Mr. Prentis Goodwin, of Toledo, formally of this city is visiting in the "Burg." Mrs A L. Marshall left Friday for Okunugge, Okla. Her stay will be short. To avoid the Inhuman procedures and hazards of being Jim Crowed, either her race of people by the Southern whites Mrs. Marshall engaged a compartment from Kansas City on the Dixie Flyer for the entire trip. Mr. Lestle Prentiss returned to the city last week from Alabama, where he was called to the colors last year. Mr. Prentiss will take abode with the Porters in N. Kansas street. The So Different club held a social Monday evening, April 7th in honor of the returned soldiers. Carnations as tokens from the club were presented the boys by Miss Sarah Galloway. DON'T NEGLECT A RHEUMATIC PAIN Go after it with Sloan's Liniment before it gets dangerous Apply a little, don't rub, let it pone brace, and—good-by twingel Same for external aches, pains, strains, stiffness of joints or muscles, lameness, bruises. Instant relief without musciness or soiled clothing. Reliable—the biggest selling liniment year after year. Economical by reason of enormous sales. Keep a big bottle ready at all times. Ask your druogist for Sloan's Liniment. Sloan's Liniment Kills Pain SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. A number of boys have returned from overseas and are telling very interesting stories of their experiences in the world war. The A. M. E. church has a new pastor, the Rev. Royne, of Kansas. We learn he is doing well. They have on a $500 rally for Easter Sunday. We wish them much success. We are sorry to learn of the death of our old friend and brother. Wm. Brooks, but we pray our loss is Heaven's gain. Calvary Baptist church has just closed a forty days' drive, raising $808.60. Rev. G. W. Hartis is the pastor. In September, 1916 when he came here the church owed nearly $4000; had a membership of fifty-two. Now they one $1593.55, and have a membership of nearly one hundred, while more than twenty-five have moved to other parts. This church is on the way to great success. It has a fine location and can be reached very easily by three car lines. All are welcome. Mrs. M. C. Bailey is still on the sick list. The Rev. Geo. W. Hartis will read a paper before the Ministers' Association the fourth Monday in April on "The Day and the Call." Sunday was a bad day in Salt Lake; rowing all day raised with rain. THE NEW YORK TIMES ADAS BAR GROWTH in 3 months will make the hair long, soft, and glossy. A trial will pro c it. When in Kansas City call on the m manufacturer. We want live agents to represent us in every city and hamlet in the great West. BOX OF PRESSING OIL, 25e BOX OF HAIR GROWER 50e 1212 Euchlid Kansas City, Mo Pranch Ole - 511 shavuce, 11 Worth Don't fail to visit our in-tail Hair Dressing Parlors at either place JOPLIN, MISSOURI. Rey H. H. Curtis filled the path Sunday all day in the absence of the Pastor, Rey W. J. Jones who is con- ducting a spiritual in Girard Kansas Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Pearson spent Sunday in Lowell, Kansas in their their annual sermon Sunday to church. West Fourth street Pastor will visit for his pupils. Thursday place at the Pastor's church. Sunday limit of will receive shirt at Rey H. H. Curtis his child year here. Mrs. H. H. Curtis on the good better. Mrs. John Hicks of restor in Lowell this SALINA. KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Hill who records at liberty to use immovel hire from now residing at the T. J. Brom House on N. 9th St. Sat Joseph Banks, son of Rev. and Mrs. Banks, gave in store for feature last week at the U. K. S ball on his experiences over sea and the work of the Sind Dly. of which he was a member The N. U. G. Art club met at the home of Mrs. W. C. Woodley last JOIN OUR SUIT CLUB-$2 Per Month Ladies Work a Specialty—We Call for and Deliver Your Work E. Nelson CLEANER AND DYER Work Neatly Done—Reasonable Price Phone 3051 1037 Woodward Ave Thursday and elected officers and delegates to the State Federation, which meets at Great Bend this year. Delegates elected were: Mes dames Bryant and Jackson, alternates, Meadames Cox and Garvin. The Dunbar Art clob gave a food sale at the U. K. S. hall last week, and were quite successful. Rev. W. P. Banks spent several days in Topeka conducting revival services at one of the Baptist churches there. Rev. Franklin, and Johnson filled his place Sunday. Don't trille with a cold —it's dangerous. You can't afford to risk Influenza. Keep always at hand a box of HILL'S CASCARA QUININE PROMISE STOCKTON, KANSAS Mr. David Cannon, of Denver, Colo., is here settling the estate of the late Mrs. Mary Murry. Sgt. Albert Scruggs, of the 92nd Div. is at home from over the seas his experience has been wonderful, along with his creditable army record. Miss Mabel Kirtley came home from Junction City, Thursday. County attorney of Graham Co. J. I. Sayers and wife spent a few hours in Stockton Sunday. A nine pound boy arrived Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Fuller, (musical Fullers). Mrs. Fuller was formerly Miss Ette S. Green. Wheat prospect in Western Kansas are exceptionally good at this time of the year. 1792 LEGENTO QUIPIME FOMOZ no love for my hair. Before I land it, my hair was shown and cared and it felt like it was her, and so it felt, and why that I love do it up say what I want to do. Don't let someone take Kink Remover fool you. You really can't right your hair until it is made as it is. I'll tell what EVERY FAITO QUIPIME doe, remove Dundreyt. Leads the Roots of this crime, makes it appear long, soft and this difference, and after a little while it will be as pretty and long that you can fix it up to suit you. If Exelentor don't do what he says, we will give your money back. 25 by 100 receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write For Perthshire. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. 20TEXAS FIRST COLORED LICENSED EMBALMER G. W. Hamilton JML Pur Popular Undertaker Open for Business Day and Night Everything New But the Man. Service Guaranteed. Service Guarantee Phone 574. 889 Kansas Ave. Dated this 19th day of November,1918. The Success of Wolff's Packing Plant Is Due to the Out Put of PERFECT PRODUCTS HIGH--CLASS--LOW COST The Ghas. Wolf Packing Co. TOPEKA, KANSAS. Grandma Murry died Friday even Ing. She was born in Virginia and was neary 100 years of age. She leaves one grandson, six great grand children and seven great, great grand children. THE BLUE GOOSE CAFE is the place to get good Meals. All kinds of good eats. Home cooking. The right place to eat.-MRS. T. H. ELLIOTT. Prop., 1715 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Relleves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each capsule bears the tissue CT Recare of counterfeits. Bold by all draggers. Samuel Diggs PAYS HIGHEST CASH FRICES FOR RAGS, METALS, ETC 50th Shoe West, 2577 Bell Phone West 337 1096 and 1008 North Third St KANSAS CITY KANSAS (First Published March 14, 1919.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. M A Bright, Plaintiff. No 32167 Adj Bright, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE To Adj 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 here in 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 ELASHA SCOTT, Attorney. (Attest) Mary E. Chapin, Clerk District Court. By Mae Brewer, Deputy. (First Published April 4, 1919.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Lottie A. Irwin. Plaintiff. To Arthur E. Irwin, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in an action for divorce in the above named Court, by your wife, Lottie A. Irwin, and that unless you answer the petition filed earlier before the 29th day of May, 1919, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment awarded against you divorcing the plaintiff from you and dissolving the bonds of matrimony, restoring her to her matrimony, and for a reasonable amount of alimony, attorney fees and for costs of the suit. BRIW SNATTINGER Attorney for Plaintiff. Attorney Mary E Chapin, Clark Dis- trict Court. B. Orr L. Scudder, Deputy Clerk District Court. First Published March 14, 1911 In the District Court of Shawnee Count, Kansas 1419 M. Phelai. Phiulith. No 1212. Chloeia Phelai Defendant PUBLICATION NOTICE You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the district in the District Court of Rhinebeck County, Kansas, for divorce. You are further notified that you must answer the petition filed here on or before the 20th 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 E. Chapin, Clerk District Court. $3 PER WEEK SICK ..NEFIT8 $50.00 BURIAL DR. JOS. H. MIXON, Grand Master, Kansas City, Kansas MPS. BERTHA CARROLL, Grand Queen, Kansas City, Kansas DR. D. H. DAVIS, Grand Endowment Secretary, Independence, Kansas MR. SAMUEL DIGGS, Sr. Grand Endowment Treasurer All five sent Post Paldfirst 17. 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Mr. Joe Page, of Eskridge, spent the week end in the city on business. WANTED—Good Barber. Steady employment and good wages. Write—D. E. NICIOLS, 219 N. 30th Street, Lincoln, Nebr. Mr. Clarence Tipton, of Emporia, spent Sunday in the city on business and visited friends. You can find a beautiful line of Easter Millinery at reasonable prices at Kahr & Phillips' 825 Kansas avenue. 8 t. Mrs. T. P. Martin, 1026 Buchanan, who has been confined to bed for more than a week, is convalescing. WANTED—A Shoe Maker, colored. One who can operate a Champion Stitcher. Write—James Counts, 121 W. 7th St., Junction City, Kansas. Miss Anna Wilson, of Canada, arrived last week to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs. H. C. Wilson and sisters at East Hill. You can find a beautiful line of Easter Millinery, reasonable prices at Kahr and Phillips, 825 Kansas Avenue. Calling Cards Beautifully written at reasonable prices. Satisfaction guaranteed—Rev. L. St. Geo. McCallum, 211 E. 13th Street, City. Mrs. Dick Porter, Mrs. Alexander, and Mrs. Clarence Davis will leave today for Wichita, where they will be the week end guests of Mrs. Jas. Brown. Miss Lottie Baker, who visited relatives here the past two weeks, returned Saturday to her home in Hennessey, Okla. Rev. C. E. Craggett returned Saturday from Troy, where he has been conducting revival meetings at the Christian Church. Mrs. Clara Roundtree, of Terre Haute, Ind, arrived in the city Tuesday, for an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Williams. Mrs. Mattie Moragne, of Pueblo, Colo., and Mrs. Mary Wilson are visiting Mrs. H. B. Bryant in Oakland. Mrs. Bryant has been ailing with rheumatism but is better at this writing. Miss Hazel Freeman, of Seattle, Wash., who was called here on account of the death of her sister, Mrs Emma Level, will remain with the family about thirty days before returning. The death of Mrs. Will Mitchell, of Leavenworth, Kans., which occurred a short time ago will be a surprise to a number of friends. He was another of Leavenworth's old and highly respected citizens. The Plaindealer with a host of friends extend sympathy to the wife and relatives. Honor George Hamilton, Jr. reformed the past week from Camp Sherman, Ohio, where he was mustered out of the army. He and his wife will leave the first of next week for independence, where they will reside. WANTED HOMES for homeless colored children. Two boys four years old, one six, one eight and one ten; one girl ten and one eleven. Address The Kansas Children's Home Society, 918 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Rev. W. P. Banks, of Salina, has been in the city the past week conducting a series of meetings, at the Third Baptist church. Rev. D. A. Jefferson, pastor. The meeting closed Sunday afternoon, with crowning success. WANTED—Reliable Young Barber also Bushelman. Married men preser terrel Good business—D C Nielbo. 219 W. Ninth St. Lincoln Neb. Lleut. W. Herbert Jamison in company with his mother, Mrs. W I. Jamison, were agreeable callers at The Plaindenier office one day this week. Rev. B M Coran, I St. Joseph. Mr., delivered excellent services at the Second Baptist church, corner Third and Quincy streets, Sunday, April 13th, both morning and evening. Large crowds attended both services. The formal reception given by Mr and Mrs Henry William 1157 Lane stree. Didby meeting from 2 to 7 was at end of by about two hundred people. The guests of honor were their three nieces, Set White (birdman Col Earl Gordon), Pg. Luther Glidden and Rtt Frank Lee, Ftt Dl Clarke and Sgt Elmer Lee. All of the hosts have been to France and it seemed a pleasure to them to tell the guests of the event each thread in the war and the many thrilling experiences they had while there. The guests were received and entertained by Mrs Trina Gl塞尔 Mrs Clyota Duffs and Miss Virginia Sims. Mr and Mrs George Howell of Karsen City Kunga erect Wednesday in the city the guest of Mrs R. F. Malone. They were commute to Oxford North Carolina to visit Wednesday evening for that place where they will permanently reside Mr Howell is the son of one of North Carolina's most wealthy and retired farmers Mrs. Marble Malone Howell is the youngest daughter of Mrs R. F. Malone, of this city. The young couple will take charge of the old home place near Oxford. Mr. Clarence Grimes, of Ellsworth, is in the city this week visiting his sister, Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. Mollie Campbell, who has been visiting relatives in the city for the past two weeks, left yesterday for her home in St. Joseph, Mo. The Polinetta Art club met at the club house and was entertained by Mrs. Callie Carter, April 10th. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Sissy Brown, 1154 Clay street, April 24th.—Mrs. C. C. Daniels, president; Mrs. C. W. Burns, reporter. Mr. Sam Jones, who for several years has been a valuable member of the Topeka police force has been promoted to the detective force by the Corwine administration. The appointment shows wisdom and meets the hearty approbation of the best element among both races. The writer visited the Apex a few days ago, and found everything under the new management progressing nicely. The class of pictures shown are as good as can be found in any play house in the city of Topeka, and the music is exceptionally good. We urge every colored citizen in the city to patronize the Apex. We were informed this week of the death of Mr. Fielding Webb, of Levenworth, which occurred several weeks ago. Mr. Webb was an old and highly respected citizen and an old soldier of Levenworth, and for a number of years conducted a grocery store in that city. He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Eliza Webb and other relatives. Many friends join The Plaindealer in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. The Pastor's Aid, of Lane Chapel C. M. E. church, was entertained April 11th by Mrs. Mary Chiles, 123 Holman street. The particular guest was Rev. J. H. Crooks, the evangelist, who commended the good work and encouraged the future efforts for the church of Christ. A very good talk was made by the pastor, Rev. T. A. Bowers. The next meeting will be held at the parsonage with the pastor—Mrs. May O Wilson, president; Mrs. Pearl Temple, secretary. Mr. K. K. Pinkston. 618 Lane street is preparing for another war. He is grandpa nine times. Helen Pinkston Fields, of Argentine, has a baby girl born April 10th, 1919, which nets them six children. Alton Pinkston. 720 Hancock street, a baby boy born April 16, 1919, which nets them three children. K. K. still looks young, despite the fact that he has nine grown children which makes eighteen chips from this old block. He is both proud and prosperous. Both mothers are doing well. Officers for District 14, Avondale school, elected a board one day this week and Mr. Richard Slaughter was made president. It is an honor and trict he serves. He is wide-awake and high place on the board of education, and Mr. Slaughter will fill the place in a manner that will reflect credit upon the race and the district he serves. He wide-awake and progressive and is always doing well, worth while. We congratulate the people of the district on their excellent judgment. APEX THEATRC. New capital—Lawn of Circus" April 25 Monday, April 21—"Tron Test" Tuesday April 22—William S. Hart Wednesday, April 23—"Datal Ring" Thursday, April 24—"The Demon" Friday, April 25—"Lure of Circus" Saturday April 26—Douglas Fairbanks. Coming—"The Terror of the Range" and Pearl White in "The Lightning Raide" 1743 Worling St. Bell Phone 2209 The Indiana Restaurant is the place to had good, home cooking. The farmers, stock men and working men all eat here. 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S, Complete for $19.00 The Mosesickson Ieulia and Supplies Co. 1217 Woodland Ave. KANSAS CITY ; MISSOURI. --- NEGRO SOLDIERS IN OUR WAR Tells all about the wire it is fair to colored people. It is an excellent geller. Price on it is $15 a day and 250 quik for agent's count MILLI JINKIN CO. 20 North Street, Washington, D. C. $12 FINE SUIT Delivery Prepaid Made to Measure No Extra Charge Samples Free! A large full of both samples in all the latest uss pattress, and weaver, the finest quality it at gunny ran buy. Every garment made to try or time-out guaranteed foot or be good delivered in. No a tre charge. Your Suit Won't Cost a Cent If you have a few hours spare time your own or won't cost a cent. We are paying good more $10.00 to $10.00 a week for all or spare time. No務務 need no money, just your name and address. LincolnWoolenMillsCo.,Chicago Dept.411 --- 310 KAN8A8 AVE. REV. FISHBACK HAS A MISUNDERSTANDING. Former Topeka Minister Setting on a Powder Can With a Lighted Match in Cleveland, Ohio. The many friends of the Rev. C. G. Fishback, former pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, will be pained to learn that he is having trouble with his members in Cleveland, Ohio, where he went some four or five years ago. It seems that the Reverend was doing a little real estate stunt as a side line which promises to lead to some thing serious. Speaking of the affair, The Cleveland Gazette of last week says: "Tuesday evening all were returned their money who purchased a Gary, Ind, lot or lots from Judge Mayo (white) at Shiloh Baptist church, recently, exceint E. W. Mack and W. C. Fisher. Mr. Mack says that when Mr. Fisher asked Rev. C. G. Fishback, who had claimed to have purchased two lots, paying $50 on them, if he was going to get his money back (at the meeting, Tuesday evening), Shiloh's pastor did not make any reply. When he (Fishback) was boosting the Mayo-Gary, Ind, lots to a Shiloh assemblage, one evening in February, he denounced the "Egg Harbor" lots as practically worthless and urged those present to purchase Gary, Ind, lots, from Mayo, etc., etc. Mr. Mack says Deacon Fisher told him that his wife was purchasing "Egg Harbor" lots but after hearing her pastor's talk referred to above, she dropped them and purchased a Mayo-Gary, Ind, lot. There is conderable dissatisfaction among Shiloh's members who want to know how much money is in the church building fund and a "storm is brewing." This is something every member has a right to know at any and all times and should be insisted upon until secured. Mack and Fisher secured their "lot" money, later in the week." DUNLAP, KANSAS Mr. Thomas Turner has returned home after an enjoyable visit with his brother, Hon. H. I. Monroe. During his stay in the city, he had the pleasure of calling on several of his friends. On his return home he accompanied Miss Bennings as far as Burlingame. He would have gone with her all the way to Eskridge, but duty called him at home. Miss Hattie Chinn, teacher of the Washington School in Dundalk gave a box supper and entertainment at the Mt Zlon Baptist church, Saturday, April 12th. A splendid program was rendered preceding the box supper. The crowd departed reporting a grand time. Rev. W. Hamilton pastor of the M. F. Church preached an able sermon, Sunday morning and Sunday evening to an appreciative congregation. Mrs. Poy L. Davis, returned home last Tuesday from Manhattan where she attended the funeral of her uncle Nick Mitchell Mrs. Manda Ray and Mr. Frank Means, of Council Grove attended the box cupper on last Saturday night. Mrs. H. L. Davis and son Lov transacted business in Emworth last week. Mr. Ralph Mattox was quite near by. Wednesday and Thursday of last week, but is much better at this writing Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Davis and son Rev, motored to Council Grove Monday on business Miss Pearl Davis has been suffer ing with thematism the next week but is much improved at this not ing. CHETOPA, KANSAS MORRIS, C. B. Walker and I. P. Filley Jr. guest Sunday in Parsons. Mrs Jesse Patterson who has been indulged in much better at this writing. Miss Rhephy Glotta Jackson, vif ited friends in Pittsburgh, Sunday. Mrs Posa Cullerson came down from Parsons to visit with Miss Corrine Poode and daughter. Mrs Daley Cullerson a few hours. Mr O. Goldwell and daughter. Were recommenced by Mr and Mrs Morty guest last Sunday in Oswego. The infant of Mr and Mrs. Lawrence Goldwell died last Wednesday and was hulled to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr and Mrs C. A. Glasse, Merged Moses Wood and Chishun of Parsons momoted to Chetona Sunday the eve of 10 and Mrs. Plays & Smith 17L1. KANSAS9 meet from over some was the Miss Dupa Duncan, Sunny Morning for Independence in the mother and family. W and of pastor Rev. R. It is doing all that it is doing the church on to a little standard of christianity. All Doubtful church to elec- successful revival with 11 sideways to the church ten for Indian Rev. W. Gladen openal the meeting with solenoid sermon Rev. H. Preston of Worc Chestnut Rev. B. ten day in 10 meetings. Re and Mrs Watson power at the A M E church and a people number of his members were loyal hikers during the revival. Miss Mary Bentley has returned from Strong City, where she had been the past ten days visiting her parents. She was accompanied back to Iowa by her brother, Clifford who TOPEKA, KANBAS Pelletiers K. C. MEET ME AT GROSSM GREAT EAST OF Ladies' Coat Suits, Dresses 638-640 Minn. Kansas City The New Era K. C. K. MEET ME AT GROSSMAN'S GREAT EASTER SALE OF Ladies' Coats, Capes, Suits, Dresses and Waists 638-640 Minnesota, Ave Kansas City, Kansas. The New Era Mill will visit his brother and wife Mr. and Mrs John Bentley Miss Bentley will conduct the Easter program asisted by Mrs. C. Williams as organist. Those who entertained Rev Harry and his guests during the revival were Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, West Monroe street, Mr. and Mrs. Dald Stewart, Bassett; Mrs. Mary Crowder, N State street; Mr. and Mrs Crawford Williams, South Walnut and Mrs. Kate Berry of the Hotel James. The M mission Circle of the Battle church will meet with Mrs Chills this week. The church Aid Society will meet at the church this week. All the members are requested to be present. Mrs. Aduh Hamond has been fudl posed the past week, but is fun proving rapidly. PLEASANTON, KANSAS There were two splendid meetings held at the A. M. B. chieves Sunday, Rev. Christopher reached at the morning services and Rev. Jones, of Mississippi preached at the evening services. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Pine went to Ft. Scott Sunday. The latter returned Monday morning. Miss Lucille Armstead returned to LaCygne, Sunday evening. Mrs. Maggie Hamilton, of Kansas City, who has been visiting her brother, G. W. Arnold, and family, went to LaCygne, Tuesday to visit before returning to her home. Mrs. Mahalia Bass, who has been in Kansas City returned home Tuesday day. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Dora Gamble of Los Angeles, Cald, who will visit her a few days. Mrs Nancy Prichott sent to Kansas City, Thursday for a visit Mr Tom Dickinson of Kansas City was in this city Thursday to twice visit Mr Dickinson to mail clock on the Library Mr. U. L. Hath Nelson Wilson Joseph Wonderson and Henry Child or Ladwere for a town Saturday R. R. P. F. for 12V 11Not By William Arnold, cotton to ent. LEXINGTON, MISSOURI Mr. John Waltz of the 25th Country is now visiting his mother Mr. White and other relatives month. Mr. James Mouth and Mrs. Waltz of Kansas City, Mr. here according the day Sunday her mother Mrs. Anna Waltz her relatives. Mr. John Mouth has returned to her home in Omaha. She offer sending a white with her mother Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bilt wit. Mr. Linda Thomas who is the winter in New Orleans who her daughter and son in law. Prof. and Mrs. Jackson, has returned home to spend a while with her mother, Mrs. Frank Hayden and other relatives. Her daughter, Mrs. . --- C. K. SMAN'S ASTER SALE OF Coats, Capes, es and Waists Minnesota, Ave City, Kansas. ra Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KS. Firn. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR R. The Best Fleur forlaw ly use. Insist on your greatest giving you the best—that is "POLAk of R." Other brance are BELFLOUR and X manufactured by Milling Company. Mr. Thomas, of Springfield, Mo., came with her. Mr. William Smith, has just re- turned from over ten duty. He is looking well. Mr. and Mrs. Montrose Johnson, have been visiting the Letters parents in Jefferson City, Mo., have returned for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Johnson. Mr. Louis Douglas, brought his hide down from Independence, Mo. 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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. 6 — Repentance. 6 — Conversion 7. — Santification. All those desiring my service will write me at the follow address. The above is the outline of my subjects Yours for the cause of Christ and the good of humanity All those desiring my service will write me at the following address. The above is the outline of my subjects Yours for the cause of Christ and the good of humanity. WEST 2873—BELL PHONE. ETTA SCOTT McCURRY. Evangelis 253 North Ninth Street KANSAS CITY, KAN All Nations Eat at The Whiteway Cafe RRY. Evangelist KANSAS CITY, KANSAS ETTA SCOTT McCURRY. Evangelist 253 North Ninth Street KANSAS CITY, KANSAS All Nations Eat at The Whiteway Cafe B. F. BRADFORD IPROPRIETOR The Finest Cooks and Best Service Families Eat Sunday Dinner Here 513 N. Main St., WICHITA, KAN. 632 KANSAS AVENUE 41 LaFoyette Ave. 1. BROWN AND BLACK MAN'S DAY. 2. THE WHITE MAN'S DAY. 5. THE CHURCH DAY. 6. WHAT THE CHURCH IS. 9. THE REWARD. Islamism, Paganism Buddhism. 2 —The Baptism of the "Holy Ghost." 3 —The Christian's Rest 4 —The right way to pray. TOPEKA, KANSAS Desired Republicans to Close Ranks and Give Attention to Domestic Issues. TANGIBLE EVIDENCE OF WISH. Colonel Harvey in North American Review Presents Facsimile of Pen-titled Memorandum Left by Theodore Roosevelt's last thoughts were of the great domestic issues of his country, issues whose determination will decide the west or woe of the next generation. He saw in a united Republican party, just given a vote of confidence and a commission to formulate and carry into action policies of reconstruction, the guarantee of the prompt recognition and successful handling of these domestic problems. Tangible evidence of this is a memorandum, the last penned thoughts of the late President. To Colonel George Harvey and the North American Re- Hayes are bien ; he must go to Wellington for 10 days ; and dont a House, prent split on domestic policies Facsimile of Last Memorandum of Colonel Roosevelt, Penciled a Few Hours Before He Died. view the country and the Republican party are indebted for the publication of this interesting document which carries a message from him "who, being dead, yet speaketh." In the leading article of the current number of the North American Review Colloel Harvey sets forth the vital import of this last penilled notation of Mr. Roosevelt. He says: "Mr. Roosevelt died the acknowledged leader of the great party into which he has born. His last written words, penned by his own hand a few hours before his death and addressed in the form of a memorandum for the brilliant young man for whose selection as Chairman of the National organization he was largely responsible, were these, as reproduced above in facsimile: "These see him; he must go to Washington for 10 days; see Senate and House; prevent still on domestic policies." "Here is evidenced as clearly as if the few words tilled a volume Mr. Roosevelt's realization of both his responsibility and his obligation. The simple memorum marked the inauguration of a definite party policy, to be carried through to a no less definite conclusion. It was note than a passing thought or a mere suggestion. It was a Message, signifying the need of immediate and unremitting vigilance in achieving complete unity of action in resolving domestic problems before attacking those of wider range soon to be thrust upon the country—a true soldier a call first to close the ranks. "Nothing could be more characteristic or more clearly illustrative of the breadth of vision, the forelight, the directness to method and the printmaking attention of the man. Nothing, too, probably could have served his purpose better than that these words should have been his last. Difficult as it is to reconcile oneself to the degree of Divine Providence that the removal of that great patriot at this crucial moment was not ultimately, we cannot but realize, as he would have been the first to acknowledge, that the last vestige of unimnosities which might have continued to impair his highest aspirations was buried with him, and thereby the perfect union which he so ardently desired against all things un-American was attained. "Thus we find the Republican party resuming full legislative authority thoroughly united and invigorated by the pro-IIar confidence which so often carried it to victories in former years." ROOSEVELT'S DEPARTING WORDS TO HIS COUNTRYMEN Col. Hosevelt died about 4 o'clock on the morning of January 6. The previous evening at a great patriotic rally in the New York Hippodrome a message was read from him, written especially for the occasion. In it was this striking sentence: "We have room for but one flag, the American flag, and this excludes the red flag, which symbolizes all wars against liberty and civilization just as much as it excludes any foreign flag of a nation to which we are hostile, and we have room for but one soul loyalty, and that is loyalty to the American people." OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. PERDINAND AVE. Poro Corner DEPARTMENT "A" 35 Mont Richard France. March 6, 1919. Editor Plaindealer: It gives my great pleasure in writing to you while in France with the colors. I received a bundle of papers from home today, most of them Plaindealers, as that's the paper I read mostly when home, I had no more than told the boys that there was some Plaindealers in my tent until it looked like the reading room of the Y M. C. A. The boys are always eager to get news from the States. Papers six and seven weeks old are to us as dailies. Mr. Chiles, I am truly glad to read of your newly organized society, namely, the Kansas Defense Society. It is something that will be of great benefit to all Kansans. I will do all that I can for the advancement of THE PATTON HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Press Two Blocks South of Union Station —CAFE IN CONVECTION— Wash at All Hours Phone Douglas of WAMA. 777—Order of Twelve—333 Write for our 1919 price list for goods you are sure to need this season. Address— The Moses ickson Regalia and Supplies Co. 1217 Woodland Ave. KANSAS CITY : MISSOURI THE "Are you going to help me hear God-plaver. Miss DeLaney, Rev. East, Rev. 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