Plaindealer

THE TOPEKA PLAINDEAL Grand Chancellor Lloyd Stands up for His Right Grand Chancellor Lloyd Stands up for His Right A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of Grand Chancellor Lloyd's state Missouri for the Knights of Pythias, ment of November 15, 1922, gives a is making an effort to have the Su- detailed account of all the finance- GE prime lodge pay back to Missouri the principal and interest on three thousand dollars the loaned on invested for the erection or purchase of the sanitarium at Hot Springs, Ark. and the Pythian Temple at Chicago. He claims that the Supreme Lodge is exacting taxes from the various members of the subordinate lodges without giving them any account or paying off their obligations as provided for in the Constitution and Bylaws issued at the time the several Grand Lodges of the various states were requested to raise the money. He is perfectly willing to pay the per capita tax accesed by the Supreme Lodge upon the state of Missouri, but he thinks it is no more than right that the Supreme Lodge should recognize their obligation as well as commanding the state of Missouri to submit and respect the obligations of the Supreme Lodge. He is standing up for the rights of his members and he is to be commended for doing so. There is no reason why the officers of the Supreme Lodge should not give an account of the funds entrusted to their keeping and care for the investment of the members of the Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A. A. and A., and its entire juris- diction. It is incumbent upon the Supreme Chancellor and other associates to make a showing of what they have invested and stop this continual bickering and clashing over small matters which could be adjusted in a minute. The people will not continue to pour money into the coffers of the Grand Lodge unless they can get results. Fraternal organizations can not hold up with the future generations who are growing more interested in the financial world, if this keeps up. They will resort to the old line insurance companies, or something similar which will give them better returns for the money invested. After looking over the books of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Missouri, under the jurisdiction of Sir A. W. Lloyd, we are convinced he has put Missouri Knights of Pythias on one of the best financial bases of any organization of its kind. At their annual meeting in July, they showed a cash balance of $132,000 00 and all claims paid. They own a valuable piece of property where the head quarters of the Grand Lodge is located and where all the various lodges meet. This represents an income of approximately $1500 00 per month. If the one jurisdiction of Missouri can do this, what ought forty or fifty Grand Lodges and Courts do in the United States? The Missouri Jurisdiction is complaining of the slip-shod methods of doing business by the Supreme Chancellor and his associates, that there is too much be-collected and nothing to show for it. ere business at hand be doing Nobody doubts the home and in unity of the Supreme Officers, but they do doubt the efficiency and ability to handle big business. So the time is now at hand that these Colored organizations should put men at the head of them who are capable of doing business and advancing along all lines. This new generation of Colored people who are at the schools and colleges and learning trades, progressive farming, mechanics and the like, want to see advanced methods in the handling of business in the various Colored organizations before they will attach themselves to them. There is no doubt in their minds if the business and finance intrusted to the Supreme officers were properly looked after and invested, there would not be all this contention, law suits and unnecessary charges. If the money paid into the various Grand Lodges of the several states were placed into some company to loan colored people instead of putting it into white banks and the money going to build up white people's businesses, the race would be much better off. It is now up to that class of men at the head of institutions to find a way to invest their surplus money, placing it where colored business men colored borrowers and colored home builders can get the use of it. The Supreme Lodge at this time should be controlling over two or three million dollars collected from various Grand Lodges and have it invested in loan companies or banks where colored people can use it to buy homes and improved property or do anything necessary to advance the race. Some of our leading men are losing a splendid opportunity to show their leadership among business lines. As long as they cannot show any progress or any returns for money entrusted for investment, so long will Mr. Lloyd and others protest against such methods as applied heretofore. Everybody geat together and pull for one common cause. Sir A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of Missouri is doing things and bringing things to pass. If the Supreme Lodge officers would devote as much time to business of the Supreme and Grand Lodges and make one-half the showing of Sir Lloyd is doing, the race would go up by leaps and bounds. We hope at the next session of the Supreme Lodge the Supreme Chancellor and his associates will stop this clamoring, bickerings and law suits and get down to business, accounting for the money that has been paid out for Pythian Temple taxes and Sanitarium, and let the people know where their money has gone or what TO ASCERTAIN VOTING STRENGTH OF COLRED FOLKS Detroit, Mich., July 11.—Plans have been entered into by the United Civic League in an endeavor to ascertain the number of colored voters throughout Detroit and its environs. These plans have been worked out by members of the registration committee who expect far-reaching results if properly carried out. SOMETHING IS WRONG IN Washington, D. C., June 28. question of the removal of C. Napoleon B. Marshall from his position at the American nation in Port Au Prince has been before the Under Secretary of Phillips, by Charge d'Affaires C. Dunn. The Associated Negro can state on most reliable au Hundreds of colored people of Detroit are unaware of the existence of the civic League. This is through no fault of the former. As a matter of fact the League has been working metly attempting to e-tablin itself only upon sounding bans; especially, it is attempting to do away with "black band" methods of publicity in an attempt to endeavor to recuse the full confidence of the people among all classes of Detroit's colored citizens. Since the League's inception several months ago, bi-weekly meetings have been held by its executive board. One such meeting recently held in the auditorium of Northern hall, Columbia and St. Antoine streets, had for speaker, Hon. Ormond F. Hunt, of the Wayne County Circuit Court. During the latter part of this month, another meeting of the same nature will be held in the same place, announcement of which will appear in Detroit papers. The League is strictly political in nature and will in no way encroach upon the work being done by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Urban League or any similar organizations. Many questions of discrimination against colored people of Detroit have been referred to it, but in all such cases, the facts have been handed over to the investigating committee of the N. A. A. C. P. Whatever the good expected to be accomplished, the League feels that greatest efforts should be well conduced to Detroit's political situation. As everyone familiar with this situation knows that conditions are not harmonious as should be the case. The League feels that the greatest need in Detroit among its colored citizens is harmony and unity. To this end, every laudable effort is being made to get all interested in its work not through loud-mouthed talk, but quietly and in such a manner that full confidence of the city's colored voters may be won and retained. Mrs. Rae Morgan Harris and son Morgan, left Tuesday for a visit with her sister Mrs. Cleo Scott, in Chicago Ill. They were accompanied by Mrs. Harris mother, Mrs. Eli Martin of Pratt Kansas. JOHN H. HARRIS Sir A. F. Wilson is to be done with it, and Sir Lloyd and his jurisdiction will be found loyal to every edict and mandate issued by the Supreme Lodge, but they do not think it fair for them to pay out their money and get no returns, and then be kicked out because they ask for an accounting, according to bylaws and constitution passed at Pittsburgh, Pa., August 22-26, 1905, Articles 12-14 inclusive, where it was mandatory on the part of the Supreme officers to make accounting for all revenues sent to them from the various Grand Lodges to be invested in these different enterprises. Let everybody wake up and get busy. The time is at hand when we should do business in a business like manner for the people who entrust their savings and business affairs in the hands of those of the leaders whom they believe to be safe and sound. SOMETHING IS WRONG IN HAITH Washington, D. C., June 28. The question of the removal of Captain Napoleon D. Marshall from his present position at the American Legation in Port Au Prince has been laid before the Under Secretary of State Phillips, by Charge d'Affair James C. Dunn. The Associated Negro Pres can state on most reliable authority that there will be nothing done in the matter until the most thorough invi tigation. James C. Dunn a native of New ark, N. J., and came into the diplomatic service under the Wilton Au ministration. He has seen service in the West Indies, and has been in Indiana, Cuba, and other sections of Louis Au Prince for a little over two years, first as secretary of the law tion, and at present Charge d'Afric While it is understood that Dunn's chief complaint is that "Marshall is too able a man to be a mere clerk," and "that it is desired that just an ordinary person, presumably white, should succeed Marshall; friends of Marshall in the United States wish to find out why Marshall was thus assigned in the first place after he had been led to believe that his position would be one of authority. Who is responsible for the mix-up? Will it be adjusted, and how? NORTH TOPEKA NOTES Rev. and Mrs. Chisholm of 120 W. Laurent St., wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Alma, Elen to Mr. Theo. Taylor, Which took place Saturday, July 14, at the home of the bride, Mr. and Mr. Taylor have left for Albuquerque, New Mexico, their future home. Little Mr. Caine Moe Weller Junction City, Kansas, is in the city visiting her cousins, Mrs. Tuch, Lyman and Jordan on N. Weston Ave. Mrs. Hester Tuck, High Priestess of Macedonian Tabernacle No. 98, Mrs. Eliza Lyman, V. Q. M. of Pride of Topeka Tent No. 26, and Mrs. Emma Blackwell, Dist. Recorder have returned from Newton, Kansas, where they attended the Grand Session of that order as delegates. Rev. G. C. Harris, of Coldwell, Kan. who has for the past ten days been attending the Pastors' Summer School at K. I. E. I., delivered the Baptismal sermon at St. Mark A. M. E. church and was also the evening speaker at services last Sunday evening. He is the brother of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Mrs. Eliza Lyman and Mrs. Heester Tuck. JOHN H. HARRIS Dtr. Sarah Williams Forbes THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM Dir Emma Gaines PRICE FIVE CENTS, $1.50 PER YEAR Tabor Closes Successful Session Every Body Were On The Harmony Line Of Newton Are To Be Congradulated 20.—The her re-election the 31st time unan- the Knights' mourn which was done. Internation. | The report of Chief Grand Scribe, Knights of Tabor Closes Successful Session Knights of Tabor Closes Successful Session Everything And Every Body Were On The Harmony Line The Citizens Of Newton Are To Be Congradulated Newton, Kansas, July 20.—The her re-election the 31st time unant 21d Annual Session of the Knights mous which was done. and Daughters of Tabot, Internation- The report of Chief Grand Scribe. M. al Order of Twelve, held at Newton, July 15th will go down in history as one af the best ever held. Everything and everybody were on the harmony line. All the Grand Officers answered to the roll call. Sessions were held in the beautiful Memorial Building of Newton. The Chief Grand Mentor's address showed he had worked hard during the past year, overlooking every department as he detailed every item of his financial transactions for the order. A. W. I. Sarah I. J. G. I. ferred to they w Each he and alw reports. were ma ercreasing partment. The a in 1924. tween C The r The order is now flourishing. Regalias, books, badges and robes and everything used by the order. He is also selling to other jurisdictions as Kansas owns and controls several of the copyrights of the Taborian order through Father Moses Dixon, the founder of the order. Chief Grand Mentor Harrold sold several hundreds of dollars worth of literature during the year. He reported all the Tabernacles, Temples, Palatiums and Tents working in good order without friction or turmoil. Eighty-three deaths last year was the largest number in the history of the organization. All claims were paid and thousands left in the treasury. He recommended that one dollar assessment be levied on each member to go to the Home Fund for emergencies and triennial. Triennial taxes to be paid in four quarterly payments as follows; Sept. 15, 25c; Dec. 15, 25c; March 15, 25c; June 15, 25c. This is easy and it will put nearly four thousand dollars in the Home Fund. This recommendation was passed by the unanimous vote of the representatives present. He also recommended that Temples, Tabernacles, and Tents where strictly to the law of admission of members. After the reading of the masterly address most everybody clamored for recognition to move that the address be received and referred to the proper committee, the rules be suspended and he be re-elected the fourth time by acclamation. The vote was unanimous. Songs and praises concluded the address. Chief Grand Preceptress, Dtr, Emma Galnes, made her 30th annual report showing how vigilant she had been during the year. She is overseer of the Taborian Home locater at Topeka where all worn-out members of the order can spend their last days. She is making great efforts to do some repairing and other necessary work for the Home. She reported harmony and success everywhere she visited and the amount paid in for the upkeep of the home. After her address everybody clamored to make . A. W. Hopkins, Grand Recorder, Dtr. Sarah Pobbes, and Grand Treasurer, J. G. Burdetto were read and referred to the auditing committee and they were unanimously re-elected. Each has held his office for years and always report to a penny in the reports. All reports of other officers were made and showed they were exercising a vigilant eye over their departments. The session voted to go to Omaha in 1924. It was a very close race between Coffeyville and Omaha. The parade on Friday, closing day of the session, was routed over the principle streets of Newton, headed by the Newton Concert band, led by the Wilson Palatine Guards of Omaha and the lady Palatine Guards of Topeka, Sir Knights and beautiful robed daughters in autos and floats with children of the Tents. Hundreds of people lined the streets to witness something that Newton had never seen before and her citizens were carried away, not ever dreaming that Colored people could produce such a fine body, fine, intelligent people raising thousands of dollars annually to care for the sick and bury the dead and help the orphans and old and decrepit, all of which originated in the fertile brain of a colored man. The rain stopped the picnic in the park. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Sir A. M. Harroll, C. G. M.; Dtr. Emma Galnes, C. G. P.; Sir A. F. Wilson, V. G. M.; Dtr. Lenora Gray, V. G. P.; Sir A. W. Hopkins, C. G. S.; Dtr. Williama Forbes, C. G. R. and R. S.; Sir John G. Burdette, C. G. T.; Dtr. Alberta Chavers, C. Q. M.; Sir Rev. Wm. Layard, C. G. O.; Sir Walter Williams, G. P. P.; Dtr. M. Scott Kemp, C. G. Pr.; Sir Charles Curtwright, D. D. M.; Dtr. Elliza Scott, G. I. St.; Sir Isaac Hunter, G. O. St.; Sir J. B. Brown, G. C. B.; Sir E. L. Stovall, C. G. G.; Sir George T. Hudson, C. G. G.; Sir N. N. Gilbert, C. G. J.; Sir Henry George, C. J.; Sir Jackson Hodges, C. G. J.; Dtr. Aluce O. Murrell, C. G. J.; Dtr. H. H. Adkins, C. G. J.; Dtr. Parthenia Wooton, C. G. J.; Dtr. Sophila Snowden, C. G. J.; Sir Jno. H. Wilson, C. G. J.; Dtr. Heater Tuck, C. G. J.; Dtr. Mucle Miller, C. G. Te.; Dtr. Addie Williamson, C. G. Te.; Dtr. Hattie Montgomery, C. G. Te.; Sir Jan. F. Downs, Taborian Home Treasurer; Sir A. F. Wilson, Taborian Historian, Kans-Neb. Jurisdiction; Dtr. Lulu Roundtree, Taborian Home and Drill Tah, See'); Dtr. Emma Johnson, Chr. the Taborian Home Exhibit; Dtr. Josephine Walton, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Correspondence. State Historical Society Newspaper Section ER SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .50 ADVERTISING RATES $2.00 Per Inch Per Month Entered at the U. S. Post Office at Topeka, Kansas as Second Class Matter. Address all communications to The TOPEKA PLAIN DEALER, 1139 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Money sent to us by Express or Post Office Money Order at our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of the PLAIN DEALER is called to any mistake or mis-statement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will be cheerfully made. Unsigned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. PAOLA, KANSAS By Miss Dainy Jackson Rev. J. A. Rincker, returned to his home last week after a two weeks absence, visiting Hot Springs. He enjoyed the trip. Rev. Wm. Jackson, after 3 weeks illness, is up and on his mission work again. Mr. Harry Allen Jackson, better known as "One-four C's, is now visiting in Cherryvale with his relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Robinson. Misses Lizzie Watterson of Arkansas, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Kaido of Paola. A grand ball was given at Olathe the 17th of July. It was attended by car loads from Paola and they had a grand time. It seems that the car fever is rising again. Deacon John Dillard has purchased and Overland 90. He has enjoyed his car so much that he has not been seen on the seat of the Mt. Olive Baptist church. All you can see is Deacon Dillard leaving to drive his car. There will be a basket dinner held at Wallace Park, Sunday, July 21st. It will be given by the Olathe Circle of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Mr. William Goldm and Mr. Mile Cooper are now well. have been 014 Mr. visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard of Paola. Mrs. Squire Reed, an agreeable lady has been on the sick list for about twelve months. Mr. Squire Reed has been bothered with the toothache for the last three days. Mrs. Carl Webb has returned home from a two weeks visit with her mother from Ottawa, Kansas, and has been restored to the choir at Mt. Olive church. Miss Susie Lindsey of Paola, Kansas, has returned home after a six months visit in Emuoria with her brother, Mr. Carl Lindsey. She has enjoyed her visit. Mr. Charles Lindsey, a seventeen year old young man has been very ill for the last two weeks, and is reported at this writing to be improving very slowly. Mr. Cuba Vantrice, and wife was visiting in our city last week. He was the guest of his mother in law and friends, Mrs. Edward Jackson and he expectes to make Emporia his home CALROUN ORDERED TO LEAVE TUSKEGEE Tuskegee, Ala, July 4.—(Special) Tuskegee Ku Klux Klan paraded last night. It was planned to demonstrate the powerful and eternal supremacy of the white race and also to show the determination of the white people of Tuskegee to prevent Negroes from being installed as officers in the Veterans' Hospital located here. Throughout all the heat and passion of the hospital discussion there have come occasional and persistent rumors of the Klan parade. Then on Monday, July 2nd, there came a final and decisive word that the parade would come of Tuesday night, July 3rd. The officials of the Institute were notified that the parade would not come upon nor pass through any of the school thoroughfare; that no one at the Institute need fear of being molested but that the parade should be looked upon just as if it was to be looked upon just as if it was a Masonic or Pythian parade. The cleverly devised stage-setting for the day came near being upset by a colored boy—lingle harded and a afraid. John H. Culhoan, a graduate of Hampton Institute, was among the ones who recently took the examination for disbursing officer at the hospital. Among the others who took the examination was a Miss Humbleut, a white woman who had held and still holds the position When the exami a- --- 1915 SIR A. W. HOPKINS tions were over it was shown that Mr. Calhoun had made the highest average while Miss Hunnicut had failed to pass. Mr. Calhoun was in Virginia at the time he received his orders to report at the hospital to take the position and he came in spite of the definite warnings from his friends that the whites of Tuskegee had threatened to kill him on sight. Tuesday Morning, July 3rd, Mr Calhoun reported to Col. Stanley, the commanding officer in charge of the hospital, and was given a desk and no work. Colonel Stanley handed Calhoun a letter which he said he had been requested to deliver to him. Calhoun took the letter and without opening it put it in his pocket while it is said that Stanley looked on with astonishment and disappointment that he did not read it. (Tolays issue of the Montgomery Advertiser says that Calhoun found the letter on his desk, opened it, read it and then tore it up; which is not in accord with the facts) Calhoun made it very clear and definite to Stanley and to his own personal friends that he was not going to leave, and inasmuch as the report of the day's doings as it appeared in the Montgomery Advertiser—a report which must have been prepared in advance of the "festivities"—contemplated the "hasty departure" on thou ```markdown ``` The report also has it that Stade then left the hospital and telephoned he put off the reservation and instructed three armed white guards to back and gave orders for Calhoun to see that his orders were carried out Cool and unruffled by the threats that he was to be killed on sight and despite the entreaties of his friends, Calhoun without any effort at concealment remained in the community until after the Klan parade had passed then he left for Washington, where he said he was going to carry the fight to the finish. During the parade most of the people at the institute went about their usual duties and pleasures. Most of the 300 student and 600 summer school teachers had seen Klan parades before and those who witnessed the parade looked on with curiosity and not with "awed and silence," as the Montgomery Advertiser reported. The people at the institute are de- tired but not afraid. "For forty years," they say, "we have had, as we thought, the full confidence of the white people of our community and of the South; we have supported their business enterprises; we have at the sacrifice of the confidence of members of our own race made every reasonable overture to secure the goodwill of our white neighbors and in a word have tried to prove that the Tuskegee experiment in inter-racial cooperation is sound." The comment of one person who stood on the side of the road as the parade was passing was most appropriate. The person said that it was the "masking of faces and the unmasking of souls"—The Atlanta Independent. Life, Accident, and Sick Benefit INSURANCE This Company Issues a Policy exceptionally free from objectionable provisions, restrictions and limitations THE NATIONAL INDUS. TRIAL INSURANCE CO Topcka, Kansas ```markdown ``` SIR JOHN G. BURDETTE Mrs. M. J. Burton and daughter, Christina, of 408 W. Laurent St., returned home from Chicago, where she has been visiting her daughter. 1914 J. THE MERCHANTS Topeka, United States Capital $200,000 We invite your attention below. An respectfully soli Boxes for rent. Interest paid RESOL Capital $200,000 Surplus $100,000 We invite your attention to our statement appearing below. An respectfully solicit accounts. Safe Deposit Boxes for rent. Interest paid on Time Deposits. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $1,965,227.64 Overdrafts 819.75 U. S. Government Securities Deposited to secure circulation 100,000.00 All other Government Securities Owned 638,590.00 Other Stocks, Bonds, Securities, etc 169,321.45 Furniture and Fixtures 21,000.00 Reclamation Fund with U. S. Treasurer 5,000.00 Interest Banks, but not collapsed 12,615.47 Cash and Credit Liaison 1,129,310.55 Total $4,652,853.55 Capital State, lead in ..... $ 200,00 00 Samples Fund ..... 100,000 00 Land Value Paid, net ..... 70,914.86 Dividends Paid ..... 16,000 00 Interest accrued ..... 14,528.82 Covenants Notes ..... 97,100 00 Deposits ..... 4,151,009.88 Total ..... $1,652,853 56 OFFICERS: W. A. Thompson, Challman of the Board; F. W. Freeman, President; P. M. Bouchake, Vice President; J. E. Jones, Cashier; C. Carlson, Art. Catcher, Directors F. M. Bonbrake, Horace I. Hal, K. L. Coye'ana, J. Eugest Jones, W. A. L. Thompson, F. W. Love, Robert Pierce. [Image of a man with a mustache and a bow tie, wearing a suit and a hat.] SIR WALTER N. WILLIAMS ERCHANTS NATIONAL Topeka, Kansas United States Depositary 90 Su ur attention to our staten pectfully solicit accounts. Interest paid on Time Dep THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK Topeka, Kansas United States Depositary Securities, Deposited to secure c ment Securities Owned l, Securities, etc tures with V. S. Treasurer not collected be a ge Total Total A. Thompson, Chairman of the M. Bouchake, Vice President; A. t. Casser, Directors F. M. McLane, J. Ernest Jones, W. A. I. Pierce. RESOURCES LIABILITIES Public Approval PORO COLLEGE Stands Squarely Before the Public on Its Merits as an Organization of Service For over twenty-three years, Mrs. A. M. TurnboMalone, Founder of this great institution, has been helping to promote, serve, and maintain qualities of personal cleanliness and neatness in Our People. Trained and Enlisted through PORO COLLEGE in this great service are over seventy-five thousand PORO Agents, serving more than three million PORO Patrons throughout a large part of the world. The highest ideals of service, justice, and fairness which the PORO Management maintains, and the recognized superiority of PORO Hair and Toilet Products together with the unequaled facilities provided for serving PORO Patrons, have placed PORO COLLEGE in the front ranks of Negro Enterprise as an institution of service, owned, controlled, and operated by and for Our People. The public, by its ever-increasing patronage places the stamp of approval on PORO COLLEGE. There are now openings through which enterprising Race Women may increase their earnings as our Representatives. A beautiful Booklet in which is told the story of the remarkable development of this great Institution, its aims and purposes, and the splendid business opportunity it affords Race Women, will be sent free on request. PORO COLLEGE WESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CO. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM ASSOCIATED COMPANIES ERN UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF MID-WEST C, NORMAL, THEOLOGICAL— Five year Collegiate, With Degree. METAL— Practical experience in Student's Banking Voic, Band, Orchestra, Violin). G, SEWING, MILLINERY, CARPEN- AGRICULTURE, STEAM-LAUNDER, HANICS, BLACKSMITHING, PRINT- and ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING a students how to build their own sets, u tube and amplifying transformers, by do Y TRAINING, (JUNIOR R. O. T. C.) any officer. GAL DRAWING, CHINA PAINTING, AND POULTRY RAISING on an EXTER- CUBATION)— than 4000 blooded fowls in the runs and 4300 St. Ferdinand Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO., U. S. A. Dept. SOUTHWESTERN BELL AND ASSOCIATED WESTERN U THE GREAT EDUCATIONAL MID-W ACADEMIC, NORMAL, TH Full four year Collegiate COMMERCIAL— (With practical experience MUSICAL— (Piano, Voic, Band, Orch COOKING, SEWING, MID TAILORING, AGRICULTURE AUTO MECHANICS, BLACK STEAM and ELECTRICA SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CO. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES WESTERN UNIVERSITY THE GREAT EDUCATIONAL INSTIUTION OF THE MID-WEST ACADEMIC, NORMAL, THEOLOGICAL Full four year Collegiate, With Degree. COMMERCIAL (With practical experience in Student's Bank). MUSICAL (Piano, Voic, Band, Orchestra, Violin). COOKING, SEWING, MILLINERY, CARPENTRY, TAILORING, AGRICULTURE, STEAM-LAUNDERING, AUTO MECHANICS, BLACKSMITHING, PRINTING STEAM and ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING and (Teaching students how to b crystal, vacuum tube and amplify actual work.) MILITARY TRAINING, (J By an Army officer. MECHANICAL DRAWING, STOCK AND POULTRY RA SCALE (INCUBATION)— with more than 4000 blooded (Teaching students how to build their own sets, including crystal, vacuum tube and amplifying transformers, by doing the actual work.) MILITARY TRAINING, (JUNIOR R. O. T. C.) By an Army officer. MECHANICAL DRAWING, CHINA PAINTING, LIVE STOCK AND POULTRY RAISING on an EXTENSIVE SCALE (INCUBATION)— with more than 4000 blooded fowls in the runs and hatchery. FEDERAL VOCATIONAL Two years' course. All departments are excellent RECEIVED BELOW FIRST YEAR School opens September 4th, Information, wilts treatments are excellently equipped. NO SHU CLOW FIRST YEAR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE September 4th, 1921. For Catalogue or Info. All departments are excellently equipped. NO STUDENTS RECEIVED BELOW FIRST YEAR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE. School opens September 4th, 1921. For Catalogue or further information, write F. JESSE PECK, PRESIDENT Kansas City, Kansas ```markdown ``` Write for it today RADIO— ```markdown ``` few weeks visit in Detroit Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Giant Bradshaw of Junction City Kansas motored to Topeka one day last week. They are enroute to Excelsor Springs and other points in Mo. They will also visit in Detroit Michigan before returning home. Mrs. Daisy Freeman of Carbondale Kansas is visiting in the City a few days this week. Mrs. Sadie Barker Frazier died July 1st, at Clarksville Tennessee, where she had been visiting with her Satin Top Now Hair THAN M. H. AGENT'S ORDER, $2.25 HEMICAL COMPANY Apt. 206 Chicago, Ill. BLACK SWAN RECORD Aln! Gonna Marry and Settle Down Down Baby Tennessee Men Light Places Ethal Water's Mane the Down Home Agents and NEW YORK CITY WILSON CHEMIC 615 E. 36th St. Apt. TWO NEW RECORDS BY Ethel Water QUEEN OF ALL BLUES SINGERS AND NEW JAZZ MASTERS ONLY RECORDS USING RECOPO VOICES AND MUSICIS EXCLUSIVELY 1234 SEVENTH AVENUE I Alnt Gon Selle D Prown Ba Temple M. L. Ighb LSON CHEMICAL COMPANY 36th St. Apt. 206 Chicago TWO NEW RECORDS BY el Waters HON OF ALL BLUES SINGERS AND MEB JAZZ MASTERS I Aint Gonna Marry and Settle Down Prawn Baby Tennessee Man Mr. T. Gibbs Elah Waters Hang th Down Home BLEACH DRAK PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY WILSON CHEMICAL COMPANY 615 E.36th St. Apt.206 Chicago, Ill. TWO NEW RECORDS BY Ethel Waters QUEEN OF ALL BLUES SINGERS AND NEW JAZZ MASTERS BLACK SWAN RECORDS ONLY RECORDS USING NEGPO VOICES AND INSTRUMENTS EXCLUSIVELY I Alnt Gonna Marry and Seltie Down Prawn Baby Tennessee Men at High Blues Ethel Waters Make the Down Home April and 1 1210 SEVENTH AVENUE BLEAU SHAN MICROFREE COMPANY NEW YORK CITY NEW FARE SCHEDULE Cash Fare ..... 8 Cents Two Tokens ..... 15Cents Fifteen Tickets ..... $1.10 24 Tickets ..... 1.50 Tickets on sale at Street and Jackson; the Topeka Kansas Avenue; Austin-S pany, 813 North Kansas A 301 Forest Street, Oaklan The Topeka TheEast India as on sale at Street Railway Building Jackson; the Topeka Edison Company s Avenue; Austin-Snediker Mercantile 1813 North Kansas Avenue; Ensign Drug forest Street, Oakland, Kansas. The Topeka Railway East India Hair Gro At Street Railway Building, 12th Topeka Edison Company, 808 Austin-Snediker Mercantile Com- kansas Avenue; Ensign Drug Store Oakland, Kansas. Kea Railway Co. India Hair Grower Tickets on sale at Street Railway Building, 12th and Jackson; the Topeka Edison Company, 808 Kansas Avenue; Austin-Snediker Mercantile Company, 813 North Kansas Avenue; Ensign Drug Store 301 Forest Street, Oakland, Kansas. The Topeka Railway Co. TheEast India Hair Grower TheEast India Hair Grower The remedy cut the roots of the brow to do its work, fumed with a ball known remedy brows, alan resto Can be used w East India Hair Grower If you are bothered with Falling Hair Dandruff. Itching Scalp, or Hair trouble of any kind, we want you to try a jar of —EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER— y contains medical properties that go to the hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature k. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Per a balm of a thousand Browns. The best dry for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye restores Gray Hair to its natural color d with hot iron for straightening. 50 cents— Postage 10 cents Extra S. D. Lyons, GENERAL AGENT 314 EAST SECOND ST. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye brows, also restores Gray Hair to its natural color. Can be used with hot iron for straightening. AGENT'S OUTPUT 1 Hair Grower; 1 Temple Oil; 1 Shampoo; 1 Pressine. Oil; 1 Face Cream and direr tion for selling $2.00. Pre- mage the extra --- held Tuesday July 3rd from D. Street Baptist Church. Rev. M. W. Button officiated accompanied by Rev. H. W. White. She leaves to survive her, a husband Mr. Frazler of No. 3 Fire Station, and two brothers Mr. J. Barker and Mr. Chas Barker of Washington D. C. and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Mr. W. B. Arch and niece Mrs. Carrie Lind of Oelwein Iowa, is visiting in the city this week. Now Made in Chicago. The Instant Hair Straightening Cream. BHTTER THAN EVER. Send today for an order and just pay the postman $1.25 and a few cents for postage when he delivers it to you. We send you the combination 1 jar of cream; 1 jar of salve; the two for the one price. Retails for 3.75. MAKE BIG MONEY. No Hot Combs Needed. Makes All Hair STRAIGHT Will Promote a full Growth of Hair Will also Restore the Strength and the Beauty of the Hair If YOUR Hair is Dry and Wiry, TRY— Navellin Evan, Gertlause Allen, Elizabeth Hayes, Blanche McGill and Henrietta Freeman. A similar contest will be given by the young people in the near future. TO THE TEMPLES AND TABERNACLES, KANSAS AND NEBRASKA JURISDICTION: At the recent session held at Newton, Kansas, July 10th to Friday, July. 13th, 1923,. it was recommended that each Sir Knight and Daughter of this jurisdiction pay 25c per quarter for one year. Second, that the same be collected through the Temples and Tabernanacles and sent to the special secretary of the Home Fund and Taxes, as follows 25c September15, 1923; 25c December 15, 1923; 25c March 15, by unanimous vote at that session, as 1924; 25c June 15, 1924. This law was passed and adopted recommended by Chief Grand Mentor A. M. Harrold. Take due notice and govern yourself accordingly. Send all money to Dtr. Lula Roundtree, 1125 N. 19th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. —Sir A. M. Harold, Chief Grand Mentor, Jurisdiction of Kansas and Nebraska, 1540 Willis St., Omaha, Nebraska. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS Fred Ford. Plaintiff PUBLICATION NOTICE TO ROSA FORD, GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by the plaintiff in the above entitled cause, who filed his petition for divorce in the above entitled court, on the 18th day of July, A. D., 1923. You are further notified that you must answer said petition, as filed, on or before the third day of September, 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you for divorce, accordingly. Scott and Van Dyne. Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: W. E. Anderson, Clerk, District Court, by Carrie Brewer, Deputy Clerk. signs of such deceased defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Lee Tillinghast and Mary Tillinghast, as plaintiffs, have filed their petition and commenced suit against you as defendants in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, being case No. 36147, and that you must answer said petition on or before the 17th day of August, 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered in favor of the plaintiffs against said F. W. Thompson and Mrs. F. S. Thompson, his wife, if living, and in the alternative against their unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devises, trustees and assigns, if deceased, quieting title in plaintiffs as against said defendants to lot 632 on Harrison street in Walnut Grove Subdivision to the city of Topeka, in Shawnee County, Kansas, an excluding all of said defendants from any right, title on interest in and to said real estate. Attorney for Plaintiffs Attest: W. E. Anderson, Clerk, District Court, by Carrie Bush, Deputy. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS Neal Caldwell, Plaintiff vs. No. 26157 Pansy Caldwell, Defendant PUBLICATION, NOTICE GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by the plaintiff in the above entitled cause, who filed his petition for divorce on the 5th day of July 1923. You are further notified that you must answer said petition as filed, on before the 21st day of August, 1923, or judgment will be tendered against you for divorce, accordingly. Attorneys for Plaintiff Attest: W. E. Anderson, Clerk, District Court; by Carrie Bush, Deputy IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS Frances Kavanaugh, Plaintiff vs. No. 8612) William Kavanaugh, Defendant PUBLICATION NOTICE TO WILLIAM KAVANAUGH. Greetings: You are hereby notified that you WIGS OF NATURAL HUMAN HAIR Made according to your measurement, either wavy or crimpy. Can be combed and dressed. Buy direct from the manufacturer. Write for free catalog of switches, transformations, straightening combs, and everything in hair goods. Alex Marks, 652J. 8th Ave., New York City You are further notified that you must an or ad petition as filed herein, or before the 20th day of August, A. D. 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment be rendered against you for divorce accordingly. Elisha Scott. W. E. Anderson, Clerk, District Court, by Carrie Bush, Deputy Clk. STATE OF KANSAS to Joel Kneeland, Encoba Kneeland, R. M. Gage, A. W. Hayes, and Jane Booge, if living, and if deceased, against the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of such deceased defendant. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFITD That Anna M. Becker as plaintiff has filed her petition, and commenced suit against you as defendants, in the district court of Shawnee County, Kansas, Case No. 36105; that you must answer said petition on or before the 11th day of August, 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you and each of you, if living, and if deceased, then in the alternative, against the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of such deceased defendant, if any there be, quieting title in plaintiff as against each and all of said defendants, and excluding such defendants from any right, title or interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in the County of Shawnee and State of Kansas, to wit: The part of Lots No. 287 and 289 on Eighth Avenue, east, in Farnsworth' s Addition to the city of Topeka; and also a part of Lot No. 295 on Eighth Avenue, east, in Metzer's Third Addition to the city of Topeka, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the south line of Eighth Avenue, east, in the city of Topeka, that is 46 feet we tellly of the northeast corner of Lot 291 or Eighth Avenue, east, in Farnsworth. NATIONAL CURRICAL The Kern Industrial and Educational Institute was donated 25 window shades for the hospital by the Sunflower Guard Court of Calanthe, of the State of Kansas, Board of Control. The Board is composed of the following: Mrs. Norene Davis, G. W. C, Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. Beitha Garrett, G. R. of D., Leavenworth, Kansas; Mrs. Millie Drumgould, G. S. E. B., Wellington, Kansas; Miss Mattie Peikins, G. Rec. of Dep., Topeka; Mrs. Ella M. Roberte, G. T. E. B., Wellington; Mrs. Matley Coran, G. W. I., Topela; Mrs. E. K. Dowers, G. W. Iux, Wichita; Dr. D. H. Davis, Independence. Records— by popular Race Artist Singers Exclusive on Okeh The Record of Quality Triple Blues Twelfth Street Bag Joe Tanner Bag Bride Street Mamma Gulf Coast Blues My Pillow and Me You Can Have My Man Evil Blues Sweet Smellin Mama Mon Morning Blues Down Hearted Blues 75c Each 75c SEND NO MONEY Mail us your order. Pay when received. THE MUSIC HOUSE Box 1225 St Louis, Mo. MEN WANTED—For detective work experience unnecessary. Write for de- fits explaining guaranteed position. 1. Ganor, former Government Detective -1. Gaunin, Mo. PETER SCHNEIDER Addition to the city of Topeka; theree uong the south line of sa ve, ea in more or g h w n e, ea in Met or Toul Addition to the city of Topeka; theece southerly along the west line of said Lot No. 295, 130 feet to the north line of the alley; hence easterly along the north line of said alley 46 feet, more or less, to a point 46 feet weaterly of the south east corner of Lot 291 on Eighth Avenue, east in Farmworth's Addition to the city of Topeka; thence northerly 130 feet to the place of beginning. Attorney for Plaintiff Attest: W. E. Anderson, Clerk, District Court, by Garrie Bush Deputy. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS. Homer Ray Skinner, Plaintiff. vs. No. 36093 Leeta Skinner, Defendant. TO LEETA SKINNER GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff, Homer Ray Skinner, in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, who 12th day of June, A. D., 1923. You are filed his petition for divorce, on the further notified that you must answer said petition filed herein, on or before the 10th day of August, 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and judgement rendered against you for divorce, accordingly. R. M. Van Dyne Ellisha Scott Attest: W. E. Anderson, Cletk, District Court. By Mae Brewer, Deputy. LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF KANSAS To W. G. Glenn and Mrs. W. C. Glenn, his wife: You are hereby notified that Iva G. Lieurance, as plaintiff, has filed her petition and commenced suit against you and The Prudential Trust Company of Topeka, Kansas, as defendants, in the District Court of Shawnee Count, Kansas, being case No. 36075 and that you must answer aid petition on or before the 21st day of July, 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you. from, not, to, be on, to, and to send real estate. W. E. Huzen, Attorney for Palatillo Attest: W. E. Anderson, Clerk, District Court, Shawnee County, Kansas, By Mary Brewer, Deputy Clerk. Classified Ads ADA MONTGOMERY'S Hair Grower 5 12. THREE MONTHS WILL THE hair long, soft and glossy. A trim will prove it. When in Kansas City call on the manufacturer. We want agents to represent us in every city. Don't fail to visit our up to date Hu Desing Parlors. Money Must Be Sent With All Orders, send 10 cents for postage. We guarantee our goods to grow hair and to be harmless. Agents are wanted in every town and hamlet. Box of Hair Grower .50e Box of Pressing Oil .50e Box of Special Grower .60e MRS. ADA MONTGOMERY 1212 Euchd Ave. Kansas City, Mo. NATURAL HUMAN HAIR to your measurement, either wavy or combed and dressed. Buy direct from her. Write for free catalog of switches, straightening combs, and every good. 652J, 8th Ave., New York City Bughman & Lege Diamond Bottlene W. Lincoln Street apkha, ba. 188. WALEN IN KANSAS CITY stop at the HARRIS HOUSE Kansas City, Kansas Board and Rooms, Soft Drinks Drinks, Cigars, Ice Cream and Laundry Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Proprietors 430 Virginia Avenue JAMES A. SMITH Phone Fairfax 4519 Freed Buffalo Registered Pharmacist Complete line of Fresh Drugs, Sanitizers and Toilet Articles. 1968 North Third St. Kansas City, N "AGENTS WANTED"—Thirty five guaranteed toilet articles and medicines supplied to worthy men and women agents on credit. Week 612 Randolph Bldg Memphis, Tenn. SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION Chart your future, gain happiness Success secrets and your personality evealed for 10 cents. Send birth date. Thompson-Hoywood, Dept. Bldg. Chronicle Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. Your future—Dims Birthdate stamped envelope four questions gets brief reading. D, BURTON, Kansas Ma. CATARRH OF BLADDER KEEP WELL Always Use SYSYBIR (Secretary Use) PREVENTIVE A Command of Native Americans All Drafts or AF.D.BLADDER,NY YORK MEN WANT I - For Detective work Experience unnecessary. Write for details explaining international pos tions. J Garner, I r Government Institute St. L. The Down South Hair Preparation am calling for 1000 EXPERIENCED HAIR DRESSERS and selling agents, WANTED. ```markdown ``` PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO CUSTOMER ORDERS. PRESSING OIL AND GROWER AT YOUR REQUEST. Price 50c Each. Write for terms also combs, wearing teguge or anything of the like. — Write — Madam J. P. McDonald or J. W. McDonald, Excelsior Springs, Mo. You can always get the goods. Speed, do not hesitate. add postage. taking orders for Nea- Alcoholic Food Flavors. Every variety Put up in collapsible tub. Always bottled in airtight container bottled flavors. Not sold in many last restraints. Big income every day. ZANOL PRODUCTS Any Negro Teachers or Students who wish to attend Summer school at the State Teachers College at Greely, Colo. will be able to get accomodation at MRS. MATTIE SA'WYER POWERS 615 6th ST GREELLY, COL Situated in the heart of America. Well equipped with modern facilities. Steam heat, shower baths, trained nurse and physician. Location not only beautiful but healthful. Teachers from fourteen Colleges and Universities. Food and Boarding Service cannot be excelled. A college education within the reach of all. Trades of every character taught. Living expenses at the Institute, $13.00 per month. An opportunity for industrious boys and girls to earn a part of their expenses. School opens Septen ber 4, 1923. Write for Catalog to GEORGE R. BRIDGEFORTH, PRINCIPAL, TOPEKA, KANSAS The image shows a row of buildings with a flat roof, surrounded by trees and a street. The buildings appear to be residential or commercial structures, possibly part of a town or village. A TEACHER of Excellent training and experience wish us a position for the coming school term. For Particulars additions D. C. Anderson, Manager, The Plaindealer, Topeka, Kansas. VOLIA A. NEAL-JETER A NEW SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY Preparations Something Marvelous. Julia A. Neal-Jeter, after hard studying, trying to die in hair-preparation that would ensure satisfaction to every two 1. last been successful and on the market. It is one of the greatest hair preparations on the market. It has pleased every one and will please you. Preparation should be given to hair in itself. It will grow short hair, by killing hair, relieve dandruff and cooling hair. An ideal remedy for be- hair the hair and is used to grow hair on held heads. Write for particu- lar concerning the hair preparation. Please contact everywhere. MARIA JULIA A. NEAL-JETER 82 E. 72d St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 'Phone M. 7774 Price List of Preparations By Mail Oil .....50¢ .....55¢ Oil .....35¢ .....40¢ ...40¢ .....65¢ Damping Grower .....55¢ .....45¢ Damping Strength Oil .....75¢ WARNED-Here is an opportunity for young colored men to learn Mechanics. A great school especially for you. Toulton, $123.00 (9r complete course. Write today. Agents represent the school. Central School, Tock Box 14. J. A. STEPHEN PHONE FAIRFAX 1023 KAW FURNITURE AUCTION COMPANY The Auction Store 420 Minnesota Ave. NEW AND USED FURNITURE KANSAS CITY, KANSAS MONEY! Handwashing. Without selling. Handwashing of your own. Love for cleanliness prepares you. Handwashing. Need reference bys. House Cleaning Service. Deals L.E. Ear L.11 Street. Minneapolis Situated in the heart of America from fourteen Colleges and Universities. The following courses are: 1. College 2. High School 3. Vocational High School 4. Music A. E. 639 N. Water Stree MM D. J. CLARK Water Street Wich HOTEL STREET First Class Steam heat hot and C CAFE IN CONN 1512 East KANSAS CITY, MO. First Class Rooms Steam heat Hot and Cold Water Baths CAFE IN CONNECTION 1512 East 18th St. SAS CITY, MO, Reuben Street, Proprietor PHENS Paone F. V FURNITURE AUCTION COMPANY KAW FURNITURE COMP KAW FURNITURE AUCTION COMPANY The Auction Store New and Used Furniture 129 Minnesota Ave. White Star Auto Stage Line Hourly Service Between TOPEKA and LAWRENCE 6.00 a.m. to 12 p.m. St. Marys, 2 Round Trips Daily 4 Round Trips to Holton LEAVING 7th and KANSAS AVE. Phone 4997 Topeka, Kansas Alle O Wilson ..... Guy M. Wilson 404 North Main Street Ottawa, Kansas Phone 1220 WILSON BROTHERS General Blackamiths Woodworking, Horsehoeing and Auto Repairing Special Attention Given to Tourists To Please Customers is on Greatest Aim Kansas In America. Well equipped with modern Universities. Food and Boarding are offered: 5. Theological 6. Carpentry 7. Auto Mechanics 8. Tailoring Kansas Industria equipped with modern facilities. Stea Food and Boarding Service cannot Kansas Industrial and Educational Institute er month. An opportunity for industr GEORGE R. BR J. A. STEPHENS My Hair Preparations are Wonderful. I ask you to send in for just one month's treatment. It is guaranteed to give satisfaction if you follow the directions. Trade Mark Registered, U. S. Patent Office Write for Agent's Terms Price Only $1.25 Growing Oil ..... 50c Pressing Oil ..... 50c Cocoanut Oil Shampoo .. 50c Is sent with order. Catalogue pay postage when full amount send in your order at once, we sent free. 500 Agents wanted. Add all orders to— J. CLARK Wichita Kansas Cold Water Baths INNECTION 18th St. Reuben Street, Proprietor Papua Fairfax 1023 TURE AUCTION PANY KANSAS CITY, KAN. Stonestreet & Son, POPULAR UNDERTAKER We carry one of the finest lines UNDERTAKING GOODS In the PATH. We Never Sleep. Two Lb. balmers in Attendance and Quincy streets. Dial 35-35 For The Checker Cab & Baggage Co. WANTED-Colored men to qualify for sleeping car and train porters Experience unnecessary. Transportation furnished. Write W. W. Boggess, St. Louis, Mo. Industrial and ern facilities. Steam heat, showcg Service cannot be excelled. 9. Shoe Repairing 10. Stone and Brick Masonry 11. Plastering 12. Animal Husbandry fortunity for industrious boys and GEORGE R. BRIDGEFORTH, THE BEACON LIGHT By George Clinton Anderson Down in Harrisonville, Mo, there is a little "newspaper" conducted by a gang of low-brow, red-neck poor white men, and which is designated as a democratic newspaper, evidently meaning that it is the official organ of the democrat party for and in Cass County, Mo. We assume that it is official organ because in the main along with the other lights and lesser lights of the paper is carried the entire official roster of the Cass County democrat organization. Of course the designation, "a democratic newspaper," means only that the men own the tag have sworn allegiance to the democrat party according to the principals of that party as exemplified by the inhabitants of Cass County, Mo. We know that the democrat party in other sections are just as anxious to secure the Negro's vote as the Republicans are, and in places like Chicago, St. Louis and New York the party holds out very alluring inducements to him. To be sure the poor little pigmy brained "leaders" of this little stunted Missouri town would not even let us vote if they could only write the constitution. We thank our maker, however, that the body politic of this great republic is made up as a whole of men and women who are beyond the narrowness of these poor little yaps. It is with no desire to cast aspersions upon them that we term them yaps either, because that cartoon, "the old home town," is an exact picture of communities wherein thought precludes as is expressed in the citation that indulged new, In an answer to an editorial in last week's LEADER as to the death of a Ku Klux Klan organization a means of handling the Negro (the capital N is ours) a self-styled member of that organization writes this paper, saying that the peril of threatened domination of the South in postbellum days by the Negro is not a "patchin'" to the danger from that race now confronting the whole nation. The writer states that there has been amalgamated into one organization—The Sons of African Freedom, all the other groups of darkey orders and that means several millions of them are under a single kink, ready for any sort of action. It is pointed out that the move is well along to make full and final demand for social recognition and intermarriage. The Dyer Bill, in a recent Congress was for that end, as was also a bill introduced in the Missouri legislature two sessions ago. In St. Louis today the political patronage is distributed to the Negroes on a basis of their voting strength. "The writer is quoted as follows: The Sons of African Freedom, cooperating with white political machinery, has been moving the Negro from the South to vantage political points in the North. The 'Kluckers' are true friends of the Negro, in that our orby nature. The gigantic move now Ka Isbn Elan's Answer 13. Farm Crops 14 Trucking 15 Laundry 16 Domestic Science organization will protect the blacks in all of their rightful rights, guaranteeing them safety in their religions, schools, and sphere distinctly marked rapidly astride for a racial amalgamation of the whites and blacks is one from which but a single end car result—that of the wholesale destruction of the blacks by those who will learn too late that they have grown a soul Frankenstein. The Negro is being made a gorilla for present expediency by those other the members of the Ku Klux Klan." The editorial writer of the "Leader" precepts to be opposed to the law blues, but for our part, we would rather see him a member of that organization. For our part we have never heard of the "Sons of African Freedom," neither have we had any information that all the Colored or organizations had united under one head to demand social recognition and intermarriage. Personally we have never seen more than three or four colored people in all our life who expressed any desire to intermarry people classified as colored who are the result of illicit relations of white men and colored women, and it was always the white man who was the aggressor. The editorial writer of the leader would serve his community much better if he would undertake to discuss issues of which he has at least an elementary knowledge and leave off things of which he is entirely ignorant and of which he can never learn because of an atrophied brain. We have almost come to the point that we agree with Rio. Nason in a views it regard to Negro organization. It does seem sometimes that the less competent a person is the better his chances are of becoming an officer in a Negro organization. That is the point where we too often allow ourselves to be righteously criticised by the other fellow. This is the open season for annual conventions. They are held in the summer time and overlap each other to the extent that a different group is at each gathering. The suggestion has often been made that the conventions be spread over the year, especially the national ones so that a more cosmopolitan complex may be evident in each one of them. Very often we are criticised for not printing certain items, when as a matter of fact the items complained of, are usually to be found, but the complainant, already prejudiced, overlooks the thing. Such was the case of a certain fraternal organization of which we are the official mouthpiece. Throughout the year we crowded a great deal of real news to publish their items which in many instances were not even read by the persons who wrote them. 17. Domestic Art 18 Nurse Training 19 Cooking 20 Beauty Culture LODGE DIRECTORY For Space Rate in This Column, Call 2300. A. F. and A. M. Meetings at Masonic Temple, 404 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas EUCLID LODGE NO. 2 Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at 8 p.m. U. A. Graham, W. M., 1433 Reed St., Phone 23712 F. J. Buckner, Sec., 1427 Quinney St. Phone 6725 S. B. Shields, S. W., 1706 Topeka Av. John Hicks, J. W., 103 W. 11th St. Phone 22132 MT. MORIAH LODGE NO. 5 Meets 1st and 2nd Tuesdays Clarence Bradshaw, W. M., 717 Locust St., Phone 24462 B. P. Payne, Sec., 1421 Tyler Phone 23416 A. J. Payne, S W., 1307 N. Jefferson Phone 6767 John Alston, J. W. KAW VALLEY LODGE NO. 5 Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays Dave Solomon, W. M., 1128 N. Tyler Phone 3014 Harry Dandridge, See., 722 Garfield Phone 25659 R. C. Allen, S. W., 1115 N. Van Buren, Phone 22455 Lester Watts, J. W., 912 E. 11th St. Phone 21836 Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., T., A. A. and A. Golden West Lodge No. 49.—Meets and 4th Mondays at 8 o'clock, 420 Kansas Ave. Visiting Brothes Welcome. Wm. M. Bradahaw, C. C., S. R. Gardenhire, K. R. & S. KANSAS HEADQUARIES—Duff fit Lunch. For fine service stop at 1800 East 12th street, Kansas City, Mo. Bud Guff, Attendant; Geo. Ramsey, Proprietor. FOR SALE.—Fine Tailoring business equipped for cleaning and pressing. Doing a splendid business and well located. For information, call or write or see A. F. Burris, 219 N. 10th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. F. A. A. Y. Masons Hiram Lodge No. 2—Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8 o'clock, 420 Kansas Ave. M. W. Dickerson, W. M. H C. Taylor, Secretary NH, Callouses and Bunions foot. A Cure guaranteed. Se M. Dixon, Chiropractor. 16 B rivers Ave. Chanute, Kansas. Bunions intested. Sa fr. 16 B Kansas. "Mr. 'EFFICIENCY' is the head of JOB DEPT., Mr. "NEATNESS and ATISFACTION," doe the work. PLAINDEALER PRINT PLEASES RENTS: $5.00 an hour booking orders or Liberty Guaranteed hooolery. Spring is now ready. Commissions 25 to 3 per cent. Our leading three pairs adies' silk, $2.94, bella like light. Frite quic. Liberty Mfg C. .28, ayton, Ohio. 6 beautiful but healthful. Teachers character taught. others (.) cs ..... alog 21 Military Science (U.S.R.O.T.C.) 22 Physical Education & Athletics 23 Business ... 24 Teacher Training ber 4, 1923. Write for Catalog EUCLID LODGE NO. 2 a ce g