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Governor H. O. Lowden's Presidential Room is Growing Daily Throughout Kansas and the Nation CLOSING CHAPTERS OF THE EDITOR'S OKLAHOMA VISIT Claremore. The Cobb Hotel is crowded most all of the time, with people coming to be healed by the radium water. E. A. Watson, the tailor, has erected a fine house and has the best trade in town. Here is where we met Prof Lane and his bride, formerly Miss Nellie Burris, who were married in July. They are prosperous and happy. Vian was our next stop. Here we met our agent Mr. D. D. Mitchell, who drove us through the country to see our many readers. This was our first time to visit the famous son town, where hundreds of colored people and were prosperous for years. They mostly rented, not thinking that this fertile soil of the Arkansas river hotouts would become valuable. Men speak in solemn terms of the mistake the Kace made in not purchasing this land when it was $20 per acre and now it sells from $150 to $300 per acre. White people from Arkansas are drifting in gradually. Those of the race who were thoughtful and purchased land and holding on to it now find themselves rolling in prosperity and independent of everything in the struggle for a foothold in this country. At Tian, Mr. E. D. McShane, a young merchant, is doing fine. Rev. L. P. Mattison owns a good secondhand store. The town needs a restaurant and one or two more big stores. The white people are not interested in the welfare nor the education of the colored people, but on the other hand the white school in this place has all of the modern equipment of present day schools. The trustees will not furnish electric light for the colored school and give them only six to seven months school. Prof. Gillum is one of the leading educators and race men. He owns splendid property and has a fine family. Prof. Gillum also owns a splendid farm. Rev. Dillott is a successful farmer. He growed something like fifteen hundred bushels of sweet potatoes. T Mayo is a prosperous farmer and doing nicely. He must say that the people in this community who try to do are succeeding admirably. What the colored people want to do is stand up for their rights. The school system is rotten and should be corrected Tellabassee Here is located the Flipper, Key, Day college, owned and controlled by the A. M. E. church of Oklahoma. Bishop Conners is doing much to erect new buildings. They have just finished paying off the mortgage. President J. B. Keys, the millionaire property owner and oil magnate, is sparing no palms or money to make the school and the town of Tallahassee a real successful colored town. Mr. Day, who lives at Boyton, is one of the strong supporters of the school. He is reputed to be worth something like two hundred thousand dollars. Prof. J. J. Jones, the dean, is doing good work. Mr. Key is installing a new electric light plant. Mason Bros., are the merchants and are doing fine. They also have the postoffice. Dr. G W Minor, the drugsist and physician, is doing fine. Our old friend, W. McIntosh, owns the mill which turns out chop and corn meal. He is a good business man and also owns and operates the restaurant and hotel Colored farmers own land for miles around, and if progressive members of the race will cast their lots here they can make money Porter We rode over to this place with the Mason brothers in their fine car Here we met Mr. S. Barnes and son, who conduct a good allround store and shoeshop and are doing fine They live at Red Bird. We took dinner with Dr and Mrs. Burratt in their nice, cozy house. He owns a farm and several pieces of good property He drove us to Red Bird in his auto. Red Bird Ne found a girl and threshing company owned by two colored men who are doing a great business. Rev S P. Davis pastor of two Baptist churches, owns a good farm; raised over 1200 bushels of corn and gold several thousand dollars worth of cotton. His wife and nine girls are his happiness. He owns his home in Red Bird. Mr. and Mrs C MrGowans have moved to Tulsa, where they will make their future home. They have bought a fine home. Mrs. McGrowan was postmastress in Red Bird for years. They have seven daughters and three sons. There seems to be no race suicide In Red Bird. Everybody is doing their duty. Mr. and Mrs. S. Bradley own the largest store in town. He is in the big business and Mrs. Bradley conducts the store and handles the cash and also buys cotton. I. J. Johnson, the blacksmith, is a Kansas man and is doing fine. He formerly lived in Iola, Kansas. The drug store is managed by a drug店. There are four or five stores in the town, and plenty of colored farmers for miles around and a good country for progressive people. Sanulpa H A Chiles and Company have opened up a funeral home at 201 Johannes street. He was formerly in business in Omaha Nebr., and a graduate of Williams Embalming Institute. They have fine, modern equipment and handle all of the business among the race. Since liquor has been shut out the better element of colored people are now coming to the front. Officer R. C Nelson is on the police force. He owns good property and served eight years as deputy sheriff. He is a fearless officer and various his duty without fear or favor. Wherever you find colored officers in Oklahoma you find peace and the race gets along fine. J L. James and wife have just completed a fine pressed brick building for their large grocery stock. Mr I. C. Claridy is doing a fine grocery business. Dr. McCoy Johnson, a lady physician, is enjoying a good practice in her two story brick. Dr. Humphrey, the race leader, is always on the job and is doing fine. He owns several pieces of valuable property. The People's drug store is doing fine. Begas This town has taken a great oil boom. Here you find three grocery stores owned by colored people. They own several hundred acres of valuable oil lands. Mrs. E. E. Wade owns a fine grocery store. Robert Finch conducts a market, grocery and restaurant. Willbert Bee, the barber, owns fine property and will build this spring. He is a good business man and strong for his race. A. R. Reed, the real estate and loan agent owns one of the finest burgalows in this part of the state. Everything is up to the minute and is watered after French style. The fence and yard are unique. His wife is a fine cultured lady and an artistic housekeeper. He was appointed guardian for the London heirs and qualified for a one million dollar bond and the white judge refused to confirm him and appointed a white man. The income is something like $20 per day. The case is now in court to connell them to confirm him. Most all of the millions of dollars of oil lands in Oklahoma owned by colored people and guardians have to be appointed, white men are selected, and they say in most cases the colored people are being robbed. If the white man thinks the colored race so inferior, why do they want to handle their property against the will of the colored people unless it is for the purpose of fleeing them? On the other hand a judge who would refuse to confirm the annulment of a black man who qualifies for such a place for the purpose of giving it to a white man, would not permit his white mother to be confined in case he was guilty of fleeing those whose property he had sworn to protect. They have Jim Crowed the raffraid trains, the theatre etc. why not a little "Crow" in the handling of the black man's money and property? Bristow. Here is a thrilling little town. All hounds is a few more colored men to work for big business. The white man is getting too much of the colored farmer's money in this town. Dr. Williams is one of the leading men and stands up for the rights of his race. T. M. Haynes of Holley, is farming 600 acres and sold over one hundred hales of cotton. He raises cattle hogs, etc. in fact he is the biggest farmer in this part of Oklahoma. His time is still in Holley, where he owns several pieces of property. He is the founder of Holley and also Bookertee. Mr. Haynes is a man full of push and energy, loyal to the core; a good business man and always stands on the firing line fighting for his race. He is one man the race and the whole country should admire. He has made history for a race in the financial world. How may you can say this for another. Dr W If Wakefield enjoys a fine prince's own good property and is interested in the welfare of the race. Colored people own thousands of acres of land around this town. Denew Here we found general prosperous farmers doing their trading. The colored people have no business en- terprises save a boarding house. A Goode owns a good farm and has plenty of stock. The colored people own a few good homes. They could do better if they tried. Chandler. This is a mixed town where the colored people are holding their own. This is the home of G. W. F. Sawner, the cotton magnate. His wife is principal of the school and the pupils reflect credit upon the people. She deserves much credit for the work she is doing along educational lines. Whit, Ellis, the old landmark, owns a large brick building on Main street, and carries a ten thousand dollar stock of merchandise. He has a fine family consisting of a wife and nine children, who are hale and hearty; all of them full of business from baby on up. We cannot be hostile as to the number as they moved around so rapidly; but can say this without fear of successful contradiction, that Mr Whit, certainly has the Oklahoma spirit. He is an honest, fearless leader with a love of friends and no enemies. Mr. and Mrs. H. C Glover own a fine grocery including confectionary and fruit stand. They are doing nicely Mrs. Glover was formerly Miss Walker, of Topeka and resided on the north side, where they conducted business in North Kansas avenue for a short time then returned to Chandler, where they own farm lands and city property. She is a fine business woman and is growing wealth. Oklahoma City. M. T. Edwards, the undertaker, and M. Second street, is one of the largest undertakers in the city. He has an horse, ambulance, etc., and gives first-class service. He is a native of Mississippi, owns several pieces of property. He has not lost a minute's time since in that city in the past thirty years in trying to make things possible for the race. He has their patronage and support. The Black Dispatch, is a healthy, hold, fearless journal, and its splendid editor, Mr. Dungee is deserving of a great deal more than he gets. However, the paper and its editor are doing fine and protecting the interests of the race in that state. The Plaindealer wishes them a full, round measure of prosperity. Luther. Here is a mixed town, where the colored people are going forward by leases and bounds. There are so many colored farmers for miles around who own their land and making plenty of money and having more land. Cotton is king in this section. The largest store in the town and the only drug store carrying a stock of school books are owned by colored men. J. T. Armstrong, who conducts a general mercantile store, does a business of over $100,000 each year, employs several clerks both men and women. His wife assists in the store and is a sundial business woman. Dr. J. A. Cox, drugist and physician, does the practice for all. Out of twenty-two white babies born in that community the past year, he was the attenting physician in twenty of the cases. He owns farm and city property Mrs. Cox, his talented wife is the manager and is up to the minute. We met so many farmers who are doing well that it would require a page or more in this paper to mention them. The colored people take great interest in voting on election day, both women and men. They see that the people vote and that the vote is counted. Voting around Luther is like voting around Toekawe J. Andrews the Hielsmith does the smithing for the entire community. Our friends, S. Howard and wife are doing a fine business in their meat market, restaurant and grocery. He is an enthusiastic race man. Guthrie. Dr. H. N. Conrad, who owns the only sanitarium where host and most modern conveniences can be had, is doing a fine business. People come from far and near as only the most skilled men of the profession operate in this sanitarium. He also has several cottages in connection. He owns and controls this large, useful place. The people believe in him as he has all the modern appliances to carry on the business successfully. It would pay some trained courses to write him for a position. It is a fine place to improve. The Oklahoma Guide is still fighting the battles of the race. Mrs. Hidley is still the shining star. Mrs. N. J. C Johnson, the new librarian, is doing good work and is outlining in considerable new literature. Precedent Library is taking on new life. Mrs. M. Smith the hildresser and manufacturer, has purchased a fine twostory house where she is pushing her business. It is located at 219 S. Second street. Cushing. Here is one of the greatest oil centers in Oklahoma and yet you see no fine houses, all of the big people live in other cities on account of the grease and dust. Everybody is law unto themselves. There are several colored people who seem to be doing fairly well. They live away out and under a hill, yet they own a few stores, restaurants and rooming houses. Mrs. Laura Hardiman owns her property and does a good business. Den Smith has a nice grocery and Plaindealer his wife is a hairdresser. They own good property. Langston and Coyle The last named is a white center where colored people trade, but have no business enterprises. The railroad station for Langston is two miles west. Langston is one of the first towns laid out for colored people. It is a beautiful spot with a few places of business, all doing something. We met Mrs. L. M. Cox, who was one of the Baptist missionaries of Kansas for years. She is looking after her great grandchildren and doing fine. Mr. Jordan, her son in law, is doing a fine grocery business. Here is located the great Langton University, of which Prof. J. M. Marquess, the president is making a fine success. They have something like 500 students. They look well and are advancing rapidly in their studies. They look so clean, neat and intelligent, a great difference now and several years ago. If they will put high schools for colored people wherever they are needed and they certainly are needed, President Merquess could double his price. What Oklahoma needs is an agricultural school and an academic school for literary training. President Merquess has an awful load to carry. White presidents are not compelled to be the handsified nor do they have the work and responsibility that rests upon his shoulders. We visited the farming district for a few miles around Ingston and there are numbers of prosperous farmers who own thousands of acres, good houses, plants of stock and cash in the banks. B H Hunn 200 acres; T A Bradford 220 acres; T Madas, 50 acres; Moses Chiles, 160 acres; Henry Baker, 320 acres; S. Goodlow, 160 acres. What the colored farmers need is a bank where they can control the stock and get Cust row. 113 pun Sauou laduup need it. Crescent This is a trading town made up of toor whites who conduct the busi- ness. Several colored farmers trade here. There is an accommodation for colored farmers. Some effort should be put forth to organize a col- ored store here. S. P. Crowder, formerly of Kana- sas, has a fine farm two miles west of the town consisting of 160 acres of rudendil land. His son, Harrison, is a fine young man who went to France. He is now in charge of the farm. Mrs. Kate Colman owns 80 acres five miles out and is doing well. Her father and mother Mr. and Mrs. T. washer are doing fine. Mrs. P. Brennan Drane and husband Linda own a good farm land and have plenty of cattle, hogs, etc. and of a humper crop I D. Peters has a fine farm and is doing well. We visit the home of the late C. I. Currin, who was grand master of the Masonic lodge in Oklahoma for several years and did great work for the order. We found his wife and daughters, Miss Jenelle and Mrs蒲 looking fine and doing well. These young ladies would add grace to the home of our good Sawitrin, and we believe the man who can take the menor showing at the Courtn home which is only a few miles out can succeed. Seral miles east of Bower reside a number of farmers who are succeeding. What is needed is farmers with some money and a working resolution to go into that section and buy on that land move people from Texas Alabama, and Arkansas stake them for one year and see yourself double your money. Orsborn Drake and William Mack ate doing fine. Drake has lots of cattle and horses as does also S. D. Peters. Geary is an Indian town, Here Mr. W. H. Marshman owns a two story brick rooming house and cafe, being the only colored man located on the main street for there are only about ten families in the own. He owns a fine residence. His wife is also a good business woman. Mrs Mary B. Ross is the teacher. She owns a nice little home and a farm. Her mother lives with her and she also owns a farm. She didted one dollar for the Kansas Defense Society. She is a race woman. We shall always remember Mrs. Nancy Carey, though in age she stands up for her rights. Watonga. Here is a town where several colored farmers come to trade with the one spindle colored store, and it is succeeding nicely. The store also is represented with three shoe repair shops and a restaurant. Mrs. A. D. Porter, who owns a nice residence, has opened up a hairdressing parlor, the only one in this section of the country. They are prominent people. The number of colored farmers are sufficiently strong to control a bank. They ought to own and operate a large dry goods store. The farmers look prosperous and are doing fine and own several hundred acres of land. ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cook are the proud parents of a baby boy, born December 6th. OUR FRIENDS IN CONGRESS Senator Curtia Writes Washington, D. C. Nov, 21, 1919 Ms. Dear, Mr. Chilien: Answering your letter of recent date, as you know I have already introduced a resolution authorizing the Judiciary Committee to make a thorough investigation of race riots and lynching in the United States. A sub committee has been appointed and has charge of the resolution. A question of jurisdiction has been raised, but I have contended from the first that because of the great importance of the subject and the fact that many of the States were not enforcing the laws, that Congress had a right and it was its duty to investigate. The committee did not take up the resolution because of the Peace Treaty, but it is my intention to urge consideration as soon as Congress meets the first of December. I have gathered all the data in reference to the Arkansas cases and intend to submit it to the Committee with other data when they meet. I have done everything I could to get a hearing and you may depend upon my continuing to do all I can to have a thorough investigation made. The question of jurisdiction is a serious one but I think the Committee would be justified in making a full and free investigation and a report upon the subject and take such action as Congress is authorized to take under the constitution. Very truly yours. Nick Chiles, Esq. Topka, Kansas Congressman Campbell is True Blue. Washington, D. C., Dec 1, 1919. Mr. Nick Chiles, Editor. Topka Plaindealer. Topka, Kansas. My Dear Nick: I have yours of the 18th ultimo, on my return to Washington, from a visit home. I am in hearty sympathy and full accord with the ideas expressed in your letter. The outrages that are now being preprated in many sections of the country against the Negro are unspeakable. These Negroes are genuine Americans. They have never lifted a hand against their country. They have always responded when they have been called upon for its defense. They have never been slackers, and they have the right to call upon their country to protect them. I shall do everything in my power for their relief Very truly yours P P CAMPBELL Mr. Nick Chiles The Plaindouleur Tonkun, Kungas Dear Nick: I hope you will pardon my delay in answering your letter of November 18. I hold it hoping I would get to see you while I was in Topeka. I called you on the phone and tried to find you, but without success. Now in regard to investigations of race disturbances, etc., you may rest assured that I will cooperate in every way possible with Senator Curtis and Congressman Anthony in an effort to secure the passage of a resolution presented by Senator Curtis calling for Congressional investigation. I am hopeful that something of this kind will be brought about very soon to the end that Congress may be in possession of all the facts surrounding these unfortunate incidents. I am sure I do not need to tell you of my friendship for the colored man and of my desire to render any service I can look to his betterment. I am always glad to hear from you and hope you will let me know whenever I can be of service to you With kindest regards, I am Very respectfully ARTHUR CAPPER MIRACLE PICTURE! LIKENESS OF DEAD WOMAN AP. PEARS ON CEILING. Husband and Hundreds of Friends Saw Apparation During 90 Hours It Remained Visible Princeton, Mo Jan 7 - 7 at a miracle picture" of a dead woman and her child suddenly appeared on the ceiling of the woman's home and remained there ninety hours, during which time it was seen and recognized by hundreds of her former friends and neighbors, is attested to by the latter and has greatly stirred the people of north Missouri. Many inaccurate reports of what occurred having gone out, J. M. Donelson husband of the dead woman and a respected citizen of this community who first saw the apparation, makes the following statement in this week's Princeton Telegraph "Friday night December 19, he toon 9 and 10 o'clock, while reading the Bible it seems as tho a voice said 'Morg, look me,' and in gazing up I saw the picture of my wife and little infant in her arms the same as they were when they were buried. Price $1.50 Per Year October 8, last. My father noticing my gaze asked me what I saw. I asked him and my mother if they saw the picture on the ceiling, and my mother said, 'Yes.' I asked her what it was and she says, 'What do you think it is?' and I said, 'It is the picture of Anna and the little one.' She says, 'It sure is.' We then asked God to leave the picture on the ceiling. When we got up my little girl climbed upon my lap, lifted her arms and said, 'Papa, that is mamma.' The little girl is 6 years old. Sons Said It Was Mamma. "My two little boys 10 and 14 years old, were sleeping upstairs. I asked my father to call them and when they came down I asked them if they could see the picture on the celling. They both said, 'It is mamma,' and sitting down in their chairs began to weep. "The picture stayed upon the celling as it appeared until 2 or 3 o'clock the afternoon Tuesday, the 23d, when it disappeared. I prayed again and asked God if it was of the evil spirit or of spiritualism to remove it from the celling, as I want nothing in my home but what is of God." recognized by Thousands "There were as many as four or five thousand people saw the picture in the ninety hours it was on the ceiling and many who were acquainted with my deceased wife recognized it as her picture. Some four or five tried to remove the picture, but its still stayed until we asked God to take it away. The room was full of people when it disappeared. During its stay I was never led to ask it anything. "All these circumstances appeared as a mystery to many, but not to any who read and believe the Bible. I believe in the days in which we are living we may see many great wonders and signs." PLEASANTON, KANS --- Mr. Granville Arnold went to Ft. Scott Sunday to resume his run on the Prisco as porter, after a few days lay off. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neaves returned to their home in Ft Scott Sunday evening. Mrs. Ima Bellamy returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday evening. William McCabe's minstrel, which showed in this city Saturday night spent Sunday here. They left Monday morning for Ft Scott, where they were billed for an entertainment. They were guests at the Arnold Pine and White residences while in this city. Mr. Elwood Smith of LaCygne, was in this city Monday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Knohble Pine and children, of Kansas City, Kans., returned to their home Wednesday. Mr Bruce Young of Mound City, was in this city Wednesday en route to Kansas City. Mrs. Sophie Shelby and children of Chicago, went to Paola Wednesday evening for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Fine went to Girard Wednesday evening to attend a dance. Rev and Mrs. Jones of Coffeyville, were in this city Wednesday Rev. James is pastor of the A. M. E. church there and was formerly pastor of the A. M. F. church at Ft. Scott Mrs. Georgia Neaves and children of Kansas City, arrived Friday to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Arnold Mr. Homer Woodson of LaCygne, was in this city Friday Mrs. Amanda Neaves of Kansas City was here Saturday visiting friends. That evening she left for Ft. Scott YALE. KANS --- Mr. Dennis Hudson, who has been ill for sometime, is now improving nicely. Also Mrs. Bettie Dewberry, Mr. Chrence Maples and his wife, Mrs. Eddie Mae Maples, have moved to Pittsburgh, Kans. Mr. C W Wods and Mrs. Callie Lewis made a quick trip to Pittsburgh one day last week, on important business Also Mrs. Brent Kinchlo Rev. Isom Aaron preached a wonderful sermon Sunday at the A. M. E. church Miss Willie Weaver and her two sisters, Margie and Thelma, went to visit their grandmother Sunday in Chatman, Kans. Mrs. Sarah White of Pittsburgh, started for California Wednesday morning to stay one year with her beloved son Mrs. Isaac Kennedy has moved 'o her new home Mr. Norman Maples and Mr. Hosea Palmer was in Yale visiting their parents Mrs. Ella Maples and Mrs. Double Palmer KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Mrs Harriett Clark entertained at dinner Sunday, Dec 28th complimentary to Mrs Sarah Wilson, of Kingfisher Okla. Mrs Clara Smith had a family reunion at her home on Troose avenue. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. L. C Clark and daughter of Toneka, Kansas Mrs Sarah Smith, of Kingfisher, Okla. Mr. F. Whitehall and Mr. Clarence Clark who recently returned from New Port News, Va., were also among the guests. 11.50 Mo Moths ..... 1.00 Mo Moths ..... 1.00 VERVISING BATER. PER MONTH. 42.50 PER INCH. Delivered at the Postoffice at Popoka, Kas. As Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Plaindaleer, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Boulder, Kansas. Money sent by Express Postoffice Money Oder or Registered Letter in our risky otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plaindaleer failed to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning my name or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unsigned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. A NEW YEAR MESSAGE. The world has been plunged into the dark abyss where human selfishness has placed it. Misery has reigned where in time past joy was the order of the day. All seems to be unrest and yet there are those who can hear the voice of God and see the signs of peace. The devastated fields of France and Belgium are quiet but real peace has not followed the dying echoes of the machine gun. Men's ideas are still clashing and they are crying out for that peace which "passes forth understanding." Millions have laid down their lives for peace that has failed to come. The silent fields, the mutilated bodies of helpless women and children anad the saddened faces of the increased are the pitiful testimony that war destroys but peace must emanate from a higher source than guns and swords. What is peace? Peace is the song of angels. Peace is the greatest gift we can think of at this season. It is the gift of God. Some day when the world is more sane, men will scorn to think that they hunted peace with a sword and gun. Every man has the price of peace within his own heart. Good will toward all men emanates from every heart that loves all men. Love will produce all of that for which men have fought and died. Real happiness and success are dependent upon divine law. The greatest danger the world faces today is ignorance of divine law. Many men do not realize that they are standing on the purely animal plane. The lower animals, feed their young, fight for their young and die for their young Count Tolatol has said that this is as much love as some people express. They fight for possession of things from sheer ignorance of divine law. The consciousness that divine law brings harmony, peace and fairness is but vaguely understood by many. With selfish thoughts man creates a mighty whirlwind for himself. Caught in its destruction he finds he does not want the miserable thing he created. Vainly he tries to escape by finding the solution of his problem outside himself. The angels sang the answer to man's heart cry nearly two thousand years ago. That song has been echoing and re-echoing from generation to generation on down through the ages and yet there are countless millions who have never heard the answering echo in their own hearts. Let us for a moment look at a picture that should claim the careful study of twelve million of America's truest citizens. Look back and see the miserable group of Africans at Jamestown. The Virginia cavilers looked on that miserable group and thought they saw the solution of problem. The cavilers of Virginia, many of whom were the gentlemen vagabonds of Europe, found their chance to mature an idea which is still the course of America. The idea of gentleman or master and slave rather than brotherhood has made the Southland the miserable place that it is for hundreds of thousands of of America's best citizens? Yes, bred and born in America—the "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave." There are twelve million mongrels in America. Mongrels did I say? Yes that's what they are. The lordly master decided to destroy the purity of African motherhood by becoming the progenitors of a race of mongrels the Anglo-Saxon tribes to look upon his creation with scorn and helplessly cries out that the mongrel has no race pride and does not love his own. The helpless mongrel looks over the mottled twelve million and asks where is his own. The mixture is too varied for any one mongrel to say he is a fair representative of the whole. As we look at this mottled army something the race is dead in us forever he tells us that the idea of preserving cause we have no race to preserve. We have no assurance that even all of Africa is free from mongrels because travelers tell us that in the Transvaal is another mottled group much like these mongrels in America. Perhaps the Dutch Borgs and other Europeans could give light on this subject. It is true that 12 000 000 Americans have no species to preserve and no ancestry to uphold. Shall we despair because of blood? No! Not! As long as this mottled group can produce such men as Douglas, Washington, Dunbar, Benjamin Banneker and the great host that historians will one day be proud to do justice we shall not despair but will "look and live." These men and others too numerous to mention show that success comes to the man who rises and realizes his God given powers regardless of race or proper admix- ture of blood. In the light of their success we refuse to hunt a species to preserve or to lament our missing ancestral tree. In this New Year let the mongrel rise to the best that is in him. Let us realize our blessings. No one is better fitted than the mongrel to become the staunch apostle of true democracy. No pure blood to preserve, no ancestral tree to lament, puts the mongrel in position to demonstrate the greatest law of God—the law of love. The real foundation for democracy is God's law to establish the basis for men's relations with each other. A simple law as true as any arithmetical principle and yet men stumble, fallter and fall to realize the peace, comfort and success they desire because they fall to apply the law. Someone has said that love is the length, breadth and depth of life; love for self is the length of life; love for humanity is the breadth of life. The three are equal. Our love love for humanity is the bread of love for God and we must love humanity as much as we love ourselves. "All men up and no man down " "The square deal for every man," and other similar expressions are nothing more than the yearnings of our hearts to express God's law of love This great democratic idea has been struggling for expression for generations. Twelve million people should mark the three hundredth year of their landing in America by a more determined effort to understand God's law and thereby to realize real democracy. The success of this great reconstructive period rests on our application of the great law of love. The mongrel should rise to his best and he happy in the thought that he can be all that any man is or can ever hope to be. Wrapped within his own soul are all the possibilities found in any man regardless of race or previous conditions. X Y Z. Inter state Literary Meeting a Great Success. That it is "a trick ancient as Jewish history" for one who has attended a great gathering assembled for the religious, moral and social uplift of humanity, to say that it was the greatest in the history of that body, is not questioned by those who have read the reports given by individuals who have attended such gatherings. Realizing this, I blush to say that the Interstate Literary Association convened in its twenty-eighth annual session at Wichita, December 29-31 was from many viewpoints the greatest in its history. The association was called to order at 8 p. m. by Prof. Joe Bowler, of St. Louis, Mo., chairman of the executive committee, who delivered a brilliant introductory speech in which he beautifully portrayed the progress of the Negro race and the co-operative spirit existing among the two races in Wichita, and ably presented Mr. Clapp, the city manager of Wichita, who welcomed the visitors to the city. Mrs. Willa Duggins, former president of the association delivered an annual address that will long be treasured by the delegates as one of the most forceful and logical in its history. The program which followed during the remainder of the session, was truly inspiring and uplifting. We seriously regret that time and space will not permit a just and adequate discussion of it. Memorial services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in memory of the noble service rendered the association by the late Editor Brooks of the Hutchinson Blade and the lamented George W. Ellis, assistant corporation attorney of Chicago. Attorney Harrison, of Hutchinson and Prof. West, of Wichita, smoke very highly of those noble characteristics which stood pre-eminently in the lives of these distinguished gentlemen. The serenity of the first two days' sessions came away to a more stormy session Wednesday morning. The trouble started at the conclusion of the memorial services when the committee on State of Country attempted to make their report which was halted by the interruption of Prof E. J Hawkins and William Bradshaw. Bradshaw followed Hawkins in his unreadiness for the committee's report, claiming that it was not as comprehensive as it should be, and that his resolution, endorsing the Madden bill which will eliminate Im Crow cars on interstate passenger travel, should be included in the report. After much discussion, the president was of the opinion that this committee was not suppolited for this purpose and that the resolution should be referred to the Committee on Resolutions. Bradshaw objected to this narrow interpretation of the duties of that committee and appealed to Lieut. Bettis, editor of the Wichita Protest, who made the motion to create this special committee. The Editor ably defended the stand taken by Prof Hawkins and Mr Bradshaw and concluded by saying that his purpose in making the motion was that all resolutions of that character be included. After a conclusion of some very sharp words between the chairman of the committee and these two scrambling the president sent the committee to the committee room to consider this resolution who after subsequent deliberation, brought in a report recommending that the Republican party insert slanks in their platform to make lauching a federal offense and take some definite stand in regard to the Madden bill. The report was unanimously accepted by the body and copies of the resolution were forwarded to Will H. Hays, chairman of the Republican National Committee, who had sent requests to the various gatherings of our people for suggestions in regard to the Republican platform to be adopted next June by that great political party. Then a motion carried to send copies of those resolutions to the various members of Congress from the several states represented in the Interstate. The election of officers followed. The following persons were elected as officers for the next year; Prof. Joe Bowler, of St. Louis, president; Prof. J, R. E. Lee, Kansas City, Mo., chairman of executive committee; Attorney Bell, Leavenworth, Kansas, treasurer. After the election of officers the association, adjourned to hold its next session during the Christmas holidays of 1920, at Kansas City, Mo. With this corp of efficient and progressive officers, it is hoped that results beyond measure will be accomplished and that the unfinished work of making the association meet the practical needs of the race from a social, moral and civic viewpoint, which was so nobly attempted but unaccomplished at this meeting be accomplished at the next meeting of this great organization. GOV. LOWDEN WOULD BRING VICTORY TO REPUBLICANS The Republican party has the best opportunity of naming the man that will win at the November election as president of these United States at the Chicago convention. After looking over the entire field of candidates they will be compelled to nominate that fearless, concilient business man, Governor Frank O. Lawden, of Illinois, who has given that JOHN H. HARRIS Gov. Frank O. Lowden state such a clean cut business administration. He is the only man mentioned for the presidency upon whom farmer, laboring man and capitalist will agree and work in harmony for his election. His experience and wisdom will be needed to settle the vexed and perplexed questions now worrying the best minds of the world. The country needs him; the country wants him and the country is going to have him. Kansas people are making up their minds on him every day. He is first and second choice in Kansas. The more the people study him the harder they will work for Governor Lowden's success. He can stand the aprobum of Pilate: "We find no fault in this man." GIRLS PLAY EXCITING The girls' Varsity and Scrub basket ball team engaged in a match contest at the Kansas Industrial and Educational Institute last evening. A large crowd saw the Scrubs hold the Varsity to a 25-21 score. The game was fast and thrilling from the beginning to the last second of play. In addition to the loss of Dannie Borders, the Varsity captain, there were some slight changes in the Varsity line in which may have been responsible for the fact that the Varsity did not win by a larger score. The team work of the Scrubs was above par and played a large part in keeping the score close. At one time during the second half the scrubs were leading by three points, never however in the came did the Varsity have the semblance of a comfortable lead. Morlene Johnston was the sensation of the evening for the Scrubs due to her accuracy in losing free throws. For the Varsity to commit a foul was almost the same as gifting the Scrubs one point. Out of thirteen attempts Miss Johnston failed upon but three. In addition to this splendid display of foul goal shooting she had two field goals to her credit making a total of 14 of her team's 21 points. The Scrubs were able to secure five field goals during the game due to the splendid work of Lillian Danels and Mora Dalley at guard with assistance by the two center. That the Varsity scored eleven field goals is due to the fast playing of Anna Washington and Gladys Greer than to the inefficient work on the work of the opposing guards. For the Varsity the work of the two forwards just mentioned and of Laura Payne in center stood out very prominently. Had the Varsity forwards played a more consistent game rather than playing in flashes there is not much doubt but that there may have been some difference in the score. Some members of the Varsity team, the forwards especially showed inexperience by debating decisions of the officials and allowing this to effect their team work. Anna Washington had six field goals to her credit when the game ended and Cladys Green five. Gladys Green tossed fouls for the Varsity but was far from being effective, scoring only one of the six attempts. One point was awarded to the scrubs on three fouls committed upon Florence Turer. The Scrubs played a more heavily game than the Varsity. all the players deserve much credit in as much as it was the first appearance of nearly all in a match game before a large group of spectators. 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Her prices are reasonable and the goods the best that can be obtained. No letters answered unless stamps are sent. Address, Mme., M. BEARD, 516 S, 16th St. St. Joseph, Mo. SHEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEE K Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chiles, of Peoria, Ill., are the happy parents of a fine baby boy. Earl is a son of Mr. Foster Chiles, farmer of Oakland and all are happy over the new arrival. We hope the youngster will grow into a strong and useful man. Rev. J. H. Lee, of Rosedale, delegate for the labor union, is attending the special session of the legislature. Mr. S. A. E. Moore, of Carbondale, was in the city transacting business one day this week. Miss Edna Jefferson, of New Mexico, and Mr. Curtis Burton, of this city, were quietly married one day last week. Miss Ann Coker, of Paola and Mr. Jablon Cannon, of this city were quietly married one day last week. A splendid meeting was held at Shiloh Baptist church Dec. 28, 1919. Rev. S. E. J. Watson, the pastor, and one of the race's ablest men, delivered the message which was very inspiring. The meeting was well attended by young and old. The race needs a few more such men as Rev. Watson. WANTED--Middle aged woman to cook or to assist in cooking. A permanent home if desired-G. W. McCord, 310 Kansas Ave, Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. John Bradshaw, 1430 Quincy street, received word this week of the death of her brother in law, Mr. Henry King, a farmer near Kansas City, who was killed by a Rock Island train while attempting to cross the tracks in his truck. She attended the funeral as also did her son, Mr. W. H. Bradshaw and daughter, Mrs. Chas. Slaughter. Mrs. C. G. Gentry and Mrs. Aaron L. Abbott, were recent visitors to Kansas City. The Union Leaf Cleaning Co., 1401 Kansas avenue is doing excellent work. Give them a trial. All work pranteed.—Aaron Green and Son, prietors. Phone 3262. The Kansas Defense Society, the nous organization that is engaged a hard battle for the liberation of soldiers, who are being held at Leavenworth, Kansas, is now lying on the United States Dist Court. These soldiers are those who were convicted in the Houston lot. Beware of one C. C. Smith, pretending to be working for the Plain-dealer. He was in Columbus, Kansas as a few days ago lecturing. He robbed a poor woman out of some money. The Sheriff at Columbus, Kansas wants him. Address all communications to him at the above place. Misses Luelle J. Winfrey, Earsel Wilson and Beatrice Reeves, all of Lawrence, returned home Sunday night after a week-end visit with Misses Clayota Davis and Hazel Mae Belle, on Lane street. Mrs. Anna Alexander left Tuesday for Newton to visit her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Simnna. From this place she went to Kansas City for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Nellie Wilson. Mr. Joe Smith, of Phoenix, Ariz., is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Ann Minor in Santa Fe street. Mrs. Charles Gentry and Mrs. Aaron L. Abbott entertained last Friday from 3 to 6 the following guests at the home of the latter, 973 College avenue; Mrs. Addie Holmes, Omaha, Nebr.; Mrs. Lille Elliott, Emporia; Mrs. Ara Hawkins, Wichita; Mrs. J. L. Ransom, Mrs. C. R. Taylor and Miss Bessie Bennett. The J. and R. club entertained a few evenings ago at their club rooms, 404 Kansas avenue complimentary to Prof. Geo. R. Bridgeforth and faculty, and their friends. An interesting program was rendered At 8:00 o'clock Mr. G. W. Hamilton made an opening address, which was followed by other stirring addresses by citizens. Prof. Bridgeforth talked largely on education. Lleut Hamilton made an enthusiastic talk on the necessity of a "Y" in the city. Prof. N. Sawyer spoke on "The Progress of the Young Colored Man." Other interesting remarks were made by Lleut Jamison and Prof. Fred Roundtree. Mr. Sig Tarhett acted as foontmaster. After the program, the club served refreshments including cigars. Mrs. Josie Wilson entertained the Silver Tea club Tuesday evening. The Silver Tea club gave a surprise party on Rev. and Mrs. Young a short time ago, and presented them with a choice basket of fruit. Carbondale, Kans. January 8, 1920. Topeka Plaindealer. Topeka, Kans. Dear Sir; I received your nicely printed stationary and I must say I am well pleased with it. If our people will get behind you as they should do, your business will prosper; and that is what we must do, if we ever expect to go to the top round in business You are doing a great work for the up-lift of our people. Let the good work go on. Find enclosed a check for $700. I am. Yours as ever Wm. FOSTER. 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 St. Kansas City, Mo. One of the prettiest parties of the season was the affair given January 6th at Metropolitan hall, when the Pendennis club entertained their friends at a dancing party. The hall was artistically decorated with variegated leaves, pointaetas and Christmas trees, using the word Pendennis and motto: "We Greet You," as a background. Three piece orchestra furnished the music and each lady was handsomely gowned. Everyone present declared the affair a delightful event. Out of town guests were: Mrs. Bertha Phoenix, of Emporia; Miss Mickey, of Kansas City, Mo., and Mossers David Stafford and Lorraine Flowers, of Emporia; Miss Jeseka Oden, of St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Susan Tellis left Wednesday for a two months' stay in Kansas City. She will be the guest of her niece, Mrs. Callie Briscoe. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Coran returned home Wednesday from a month's visit with relatives in Vicksburg, Miss. The California Eagle has the following to telling of the rapid advancement of a former Topkhan: "Mr. Merrill B. Brown, son of Rev. J. M. Brown, pastor of the First A. M. E. church of this city, has been highly honored by being selected as one of the delegates to the Eighth International Convention of the Student Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions, which convenes at DesMoines, Iowa, December 31, 1919 January 4, 1920. Mr. Brown's transportation and expenses are being borne by the First M. E. church, Twenty fourth and Broadway, Oakland. He leaves for DesMoines with the University of California delegation, Saturday, Dec. 27th, at 1:30 p. m. Of the 151 delegates from the University of California, Merrill is the only colored. He is often on program for music at the First M. E. church." Mr. Clom Wilson, British Columbia, gave his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wilson and his brother Roy, $100 each for a Christmas present. Mrs. J. R. Crouder and son, of Ellensburg, Wash., are visiting her mother, Mrs. C. J. Matheny, 911 N. Topeka avenue. Mrs. James Brown, of Wichita, is in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harris. Rev. Everett, of Argentine, was in the city on business this week. FOR SALE—Upright Piano in good condition for $100 cash. Phone Red 4783. Mr and Mrs. T. C. Rieves, have returned from Oklahoma where, they spent the holidays as guests of the Hall and Clark families Mr. Jas. H. Scott, formerly one of Topeka's pioneer farmers, but now living in California, is in the city on business. Mr. Scott is planning on opening a cafeteria and ice cream parlor and dairy in the Imperial valley. Miss Mattie Perkins, traveling agent for the Plaindealer, left Tuesday for St. Joseph, Mo, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Logan Campbell and solicit and collect for this paper. We ask all subscribers to be prepared to pay their subscription when Miss Perkins call. Mrs. P. E. Oden entertained twelve friends at an elaborate five course dinner Saturday evening at her lovely country home, complimentary to her daughter, Miss Jessie Oden, of St. Paul, Minn. After the delicious, appetitizing dinner was served, the evening was spent in conversation. The other honored guests present were: Miss Pearl Rhodes, teacher at Wichita, Mrs. Hazel Lee, Helena, Mont., and Mr. Clarence Schuck, St. Paul, Minn. Miss Pearl Rhodes returned to Wichita Sunday to resume her work in the public school. Misses Annabelle and Alta Sawyer spent the holidays in the city with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Sawyer. Miss Emeline Cooper entertained at a very appetizing breakfast Friday complimentary to Miss Pearl Rhodes of Wichita and Mrs. Wiley Graham of Kansas City. Mrs. Sarah Wilson, of Kingfisher, Okla., is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. C. Clark on Western avenue. Mrs. Easle Clark will be at home Wednesday afternoon January 21, from 7 to 5 at her residence, 1411 Western avenue to the ladies of the Pastor's. Mid of Shiloh Baptist church The home coming of all the members of Shiloh Baptist church has been arranged for the evening of January 28th. We invite the presence of every member. Heart to heart talks on plans for a greater Shiloh. Program, good music and refreshments. Mr. Ferdinand Voher who has been seriously ill is able to be out again. The Plaindealer is in receipt of a card announcing the wedding of Mr. D. K. Echols to Miss Willie D. Stowall, which will take place Jan. 5, 1920 at St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Echols is one of the most widely known ad vertising men in the country and has compiled Negro business guides in nearly every state in the Union, having compiled one in Kansas several years ago, using Topeka as the base of operation. The bride is one of St. Louis' most popular and industrious young women. The happy pair has the best wishes of The Topeka Plaindealer. Mrs. Bertha Phoenix, of Emmorta, sent the week end of last week in the city, the guest of Mrs. George Hamilton. M. THE NEW HAIRDRESSER Mm E. Richarson has opened a first-class Beauty Parlor at Mme. McClelland Todd's old stand, 119 W. 5th St. She has worked with Mme. Todd for the past year and is capable of giving you firstclass service. One trial will convince you. Price 50 cents. McClelland Todd's Hair Goods. Mme. Todd's Double Strength Hair Grower and Straightening Oil on sale for 25 cents. MME, E. RICHARDSON, 119 West 5th Street. Topeka. Kansas Phone 784 G.W. Hamilton -TOPEKA'S FIRST COLORED LICENSED EMBALMER Our Popular Undertaker Open for Business Day and Night Everything New But the Man Service Guaranteed (First Published in the Plaindealer January 9th, 1920) In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas In the matter of the estate of Anthony Scott, deceased NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT All creditors and all others interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that on the 13th day of February, 1920, I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of Anthony Scott deceased. You are further notified that my claim for compensation as Executor and for attorney fees and other expenses necessarily incurred in the administration of said estate has been filed and, as ordered by the court, will be heard on the said 13th day of February, 1920, at 10 o'clock a. m. JAMES H. SCOTT... Executor. THE COMMUNITY SING. The Community Sing which was postponed on account of the coal shortage from Dec. 12th to January 30th promises to be the greatest musical entertainment ever given in Topeka. The chorus consists of 200 voices. These under the leadership of Prof. L. Jackson, are working hard to make this event the greatest of its kind ever held anywhere. Visitors from different points throughout the state are expected to be present to witness the sing. The program will consist of folk songs, national airs, selections from Mendelshon, selections from Fanning, Nutting and Rossas in connection with piano and organ solos. This entertainment is given under the auspices of all the colored churches in Topeka and coached by Prof. Geo R. Bridgeforth, principal of the Kansas Educational and Industrial Institute. Every citizen in Topeka should hear this wonderful musicale January 30th at the City Auditorium. Rev. W. H Young was called to Springfield. Mo., last Wednesday to officiate at the funeral of a member of the Washington Baptist church, of which he was formerly a pastor. NICODEMUS. KANSAS. The First Baptist church is rejoicing over our new pastor, the Rev C R Bruster who came to us well recommended from his former charge at Junction City. In him we find all the qualities that make a true Christian and successful pastor. He was graduated from Bishop College, Marshall Texas, after which he was pastor of one of the largest churches in that state. Rev. Hrusler has only been with us three months and the church which had grown dormant has taken on new life. He has organized all of the quarrels and the church is solendid working order. He has raised nearly $300, remodeled the parsonage and is making elaborate preparations for repairing the church. He has not only shown his ability in church work but also in business. He is an enthustastic race man doing all he can for the uplift of his people. PLEASANTON. KANSAS. 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C., Washington, D. C., etc. The Invincible Concert Co has bitherto carried five people but there membership numbers seven now. The company is greatly improved and the program this year far excels any of the previous ones. We wish everyone a Merry Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year Sincerely Yours. J H. JOHNSON Mgr OTTAWA, KANS. Mr and Mrs. Will Lewis entertained a few friends Dec 20th which marked the twenty-fourth year of their wedding anniversary. The menu was Roast turkey, duck opus sum sweet potatoes, cranberry jelly, mashed potatoes, cranberry jelly ice cream cake, nuts and candy was loved for Mr and Mrs W. S. J. Lewis, Mr and Mrs Moore from son and of and Mrs Johnson son on. For one as they left for their vahous homes wished the many years of happy wedding life. Mrs Walter Johnson was confined led at Christmas week. She is now able to be out again. Mr Walter Johnson was full-posed for two days with a sweater cold it is to be at his work again Miss Maude Glasple visited with the mount Mrs Will Lewis a few days. Miss Pearl Anderson is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Willy Anderson. Mrs Rey Levis is reported ill and obtained in bed. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hooker entertained at dinner Nmas day, Mr and Mrs Thos, Simpson, Mr and Mrs Karley White, and Master Charley Johnson. The menu was roast goose, chicken, mashed potatoe, sweet corn, cranberry jelly, mince pie, ice cream and cake. Mrs. E Biggers is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Schrader. Corinthian lodge No. 12. A. F. and A. M., celebrated St John day Monday night, Dec. 29th The Rev. D W Gross preached the sermon Wm Sims, grand marshall, formed the circle and the ladies of the Eastern Star sang, W S J. 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