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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER "BIRTH OF A NATION" HAS NO STANDING IN STATE OF KANSAS Suggestion of Picture Tends to Increase Immorality and Hatred Governor Davis Flatly Refused to Allow the Picture in Kansas When He First Took Office, Following in the Footsteps of His Predecessors, Governors Capper and Allen, who Said the Picture Was Harmful. Governor Davis is a high-class Christian gentleman and is making Kausa a good governor, and for him to weaken on his former stand taken against the Birth of a Nation we cannot unde stand. He refused the request without anyone being harmed. When a delegation of colored people called upon him a short time after his insultation to protest against the picture he showed them a letter where he had denied the owners' request, showing that he was all right and in line with former governors of Kansas on the question. We think probably his long spell of sickness has weakened him physically and he can't combat with his political advisers as before his spell of sickness. These parasites will worry the devils, less more the angels. We talked with the Governor and he really believes all the objectionable features are taken out of the picture and sees no harm. He is honest in his belief, but we hope he will recid this order, as there are no petitions asking for the picture, but thousands on the other hand are asking that it not be allowed to appear in Kansas. There are several cities and towns who will not allow it to appear. The Governor of Kansas has not looked on the moral side of the picture where an object is painted to represent a colored man which looks helpless and savage, all couched in a lonely spot, and a little white girl perched on big rock, innocently pleading whilst this supposed colored man is trying to kidnap and outrage her. Why should this apply to the colored race any more so than to any other race? This alone creates prejudice against the colored race and gives an impression to the younger generation that the colored race is not above the lower order of animals. American History shows that most of the worst, wicked and heinous crimes ever committed were by white men and foreigners. Such scenes as that is immoral and suggestive. The colored slave was loyal to the slave-holders, and no families were disturbed during the rebellion and at the time when colored men could have wreaked their revenge upon the southern white slave-holders for their cruel treatment. They were making concuibes of their slave women, raising a colored family and a white family on the same plantation and selling their children to get them out of the sight of infiltrated white wives. Why didn't the painter of that picture include that part of the slave life? No, he did not want to show up the devilment and wickedness of the southern white man, which could reflect on the coming generation. The scene of the Colored Lieutenant Governor, a mulatto, and the offspring of a colored slave woman, and he a slave owner, casts no reflection on the colored people as trying to force themselves on the white people, as the Lieutenant Governor was as much a white man as he was a colored man. Therefore he should be at home with either race. As a whole, the picture reflects on both races. At this time both races are trying to forgive and forget the cruel and agonizing slavery days. This picture is a reminder of those wicked days when the colored race was helpless and at the mercies of their slave masters. If it had not been for the so-called Northern Carpetbaggers, the colored and white raggers would have been ten times worse off. These Northerners brought civilization, education and enlightenment with them. They opened up the schools and sent white northern teachers down south to help the colored ex-slaves while the slave-holders did all they could and are still doing to keep the colored people out of their education. The so-called carpet bagger was a God-send to the South. After the war the South had nothing to plunder. The white man was broke and flattened out. He could not work. He was helpless. Had it not been for the loyal ex-slave and the so-called carpet-bagger, the southern whites would have starved. The war had taken the run out of them. They were all discouraged and did not know where to start to regain their footing. So let us paint the picture of the bright side of life and forget the past. So, my dear Governor, help us. You are an Kansas, and must stand up for Kansas. You do not believe in such stuff. You were rocked in John Brown's cradle and grew and waxed out from the milk of human kindness. The people believe in you, so stop the devil and his angels from disturbing John Brown's spirit. NICK CHILES, Editor Topeka Plaindealer, and Pres. Kansas Defense Society. TO GOV. DAVIS Hon. Jonathan Davis, Governor of State of Kansas. Your Honor: As president of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, I earnestly beseech you to stop the showing of the picture, "Birth of Nation," from appearing in the State of Kansas. We felt that when you were elected Governor of this proud old State, you would protect the rights of all its citizenry. This play will incite Racial hatred that has long been smouldering in the hearts, and we can not afford an outburst at this time. DO YOUR DUTY! We still believe in you, do not fail us in a crisis of this sort. We do not want to lose faith, but we are sorely tried. May God bless you and keep you to the highest ideals and principals of this great Republic. Sincerely yours, MRS. CHARLES L. CHILDLS. President of the Kansas State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. The above is a letter sent to the Governor by our State President, Mrs. Charles M. Childs, in protest to the showing of the Birth of a Nation at the Theatres in the State. She is asking that all clubs in the State send protests to the Governor asking that this picture be prohibited from showing in the theatres. We are asking the co-operation of every Federated Club in the State in this great protest to stop this great insult to our race. The Weir High School basket ball team will play the Pittsburg Normal team in Weir December 10th at the new Community Hall. Game commences at 8 o'clock p. m. After the game a grand ball; music will be furnished by the Weir Orchestry. The Weir girls have organized a club for the benefit of the boys' basket ball team. Mrs. D. L. Borders is somewhat indulged this week. Clinton Borders and Fred Young spent the Thanks-giving day in Pittsburg. Rev. T. E. Walker, Lucious and Clinton Borders, Miss Corene White of Nowata, Okla., were guests at 6 o'clock dinner at the Ferguson home Friday evening, November 30. Misses Helen and Bertha Ferguson, Mr. Lucious and Clinton Borders and Fred Young motored with Miss White to Parsons Sunday evening, when she returned to Nowata. * Clyde Fryer and John Stewart motored to Pittsburg Sunday evening. The B. Y. P. U. of St. John Baptist church has taken on new life. The program Sunday evening was a drawing card. The Thanksgiving dinner at Ward's Chapel A. M. E. church was quite a success in spite of bad weather. They realized the sum of fifteen dollars and forty cents. Mr. and Mrs. M. Goodin were Thanksgiving dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kansas Christian. * The Junior Embroidery Club will meet at the home of Mrs. James Fleming December 8th, Mrs. Kansas Christian, President. * The ladies Embroidery Club will meet at the home of their president, Mrs. R. C. Christian, Thursday afternoon, December 6th. MY HEART IS IDITING A GOOD MATTER The C. M. E. annual conference has come and gone. I don't know anything out of the ordinary to mention about the proceedings. The same old song, the same old faces, the same old stuff with a drunken zealousness to further denominational greed and give birth to more jobs for an army of loafing ministers. It is indeed phenomenal to see what a hold creeds have on the race. Most of those who attended the sittings came away with that childish boastfulness, without a thought of the harm such meetings do the race. I mean so far as continuing a division within the race. It is a rather painful sight to see how some of our leading whites, bootlick over these foreign potentates, all a foreigner needs to do is to have a strange accent and a stiff presentment and they will crawl on their deceitful bellies to do them honor. Just any old syphilitic lord can come over here and demand the best respect from some of the most financial bosses. It is just this kind of wickedness that propogates draft dodgers throughout the nation. Now, as to Mr. Walton, we should not become stamped over his loss, yet many of us had prayed his success. Keep in mind it is strictly a Democratic fight and it will be this party that must pay the penalty, if such is to be paid. Army of Negroes are now awarming into Arizona and other western States. This is the proper thing to do. We are convinced there is not hope where we are denied the ballot. It was the damnable doctrine of letting your bucket down where you are that has kept the Negroes in the peonage South. This viscous propaganda was re-enforced by a pimpish pulpit. But the Negro has awakened and will not be reconciled by windy prayers or foolish prophecy. We are just for Mr. Ford, that's all to it. We feel that he is fully competent to do the job. The Negro should be the last to argue efficiency, for there is no degree of intellectual worth that would give a black man a look-in. After all, it is not so much the head, but the heart, for all races. Ford has the sympathy for the under dog, we are the dog. Let us break from the two old parties that have promised every thing and given nothing. Nominate Mr. Ford and move that the nomination be closed. We did not know until quite recently that the nullification of the 14th and 15th Amendments were taken as a matter of course, until the prohibition question became so hot. We really thought we were somebody until we found out that the entire country had met over night and agreed that "It was perfectly all right to disfran the Negroes throughout the Southland." The whole damnable conspiracy was formed during the Hays and Gal 10 the Tilden squabble. After a half a century we just found out that we were trader for Hays' presidency. It is not yet found out, from whom Dr. Evans got his credentials as a guardian of public morals or authority to segregate races and say who are fit citizens. We have always thought the constitution of the U. S. had a say in this matter. But from the speech at Dallas, it seems that the Imperial Wizzard has usurped all governmental authority. The constitutional for me. I shall not give credence to any other. It is to be regretted that the N. E. E. T. Association saw fit to meet at Eufaula just after one of the blackest lynchings the country ever saw. There is nothing to be had by having these educational meetings in mob centers. It is for this same reason I have ever opposed the General Conferences of the various Methodist bodies meeting in the Southland. No doubt it is fitting and becoming for the C. M. E. Church, but the other bodies who don't get their sustenance from this section can ill afford to have their best men and women insulted by meeting in southern cities. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday, December 2nd, was a gala day at St. John.' It being the first quarterly meeting for the conference year. Rev. H. W. King, presiding elder, preached a soul-stirring sermon HOLIDAY DOINGS A Xmas Eve Party will be given at Metropolitan Hall Monday evening, December 24th. Also a New Year's Eve party. By the same management that entertained the Teachers in October. Music by Dukes' Orchestra. at eleven o'clock to a large congregation. The collection for the day amounted to $205.75, considered the largest for any quarterly conference in the history of the church. Junior Stewartess boards No.1 and 2 held a pie and doughnut sale at the home of the president, Mrs. Irene Evans, November 28th, and met with wonderful success. The sewing circle met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Matt Wilson, all members are urged to be present. Rev. B. R. Ross one of the presiding elders of the missionary conference, worshipped with us last Sunday. GREAT BEND The L. and A. C. Club met with Mrs. Vernon Booker after the routine of business a paper was read by Mrs. Jacob Brown and the ladies gave their favorite Thank-giving dish, a very delicious luncheon was served which was fried chicken, hot rolls, salad, coffee and pie with whipped cream. Mrs. Jacob Brown had a birthday dinner Sunday and had as her week end guest Mrs. Bettle Williams and daughter, Vera. Mrs. Miller of St. Paul is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Isham had as her dinner guest Sunday Rev. and Mrs. Watson, Rev. Washington, Rev. and Mrs. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. McDonald. The ladies of the A. M. E. church served dinner in Wells Cafe all day Thanksgiving. Miss Priscilla Martin and Fox and others drove to Dodge City to spend Thanksgiving with their sister, Mrs. Grace Gower. GOOD THINGS WE LIKE If one is fortunate enough to have a few mushrooms and sweetbreads by combining the two a most tasty dish will result. Suate the sweet breads in a little butter until well cooked—five minutes will suffice. Melt two tablespoonfuls of butter, add three tablespoonfuls of flour, and pour on gradually one cupful of chicken stock. Clean, parboil and cut into dice the sweetbreads. Reheat the sauce, add the sweetbreads and mushrooms and season well; add one-fourth of whipped cream one-half teaspoonful of beef extract. Add a dash of lemon juice and serve in tambale cases or covered with buttered crumbs in ramekins. If the latter, brown in the oven and serve hot from the dishes. Date Fluff-Duff—Stew a cupful of stoned dates until tender. Put thru a colander and mix with a cupful of sugar that has been sifted with a teaspoonful of cream of tartar. Beat the whites of five eggs until stiff, adding a pinch of salt, and when perfectly stiff add the yolks of two eggs and whip again. Mix lightly a little at a time with the dates and sugar, and place in a buttered baking dish Sprinkle the top with finely chopped nuts and bake fifteen minutes. Serve with whipped cream. Salad Rolls—Scald one and one-half cupfuls of milk, add one-fourth of a cupful of sugar, one-half cupful of butter, one-half teaspoonful of salt; when lukewarm add one-half yeast cake; when this is dissolved add four cupfuls of flour. Mix thoroughly and add the whites of two eggs beaten stiff. Cover and let rise, turn into buttered gem pans made in small biscuit, three in each; have the pans half full. Let rise and bake in a hot oven. These are called cloverleaf rolls. The ripe rich tints of the cornfield, And the wild geese sailing high; And all over lowland and upland The blaze of sheh goldenrod; Some of us call it Nature. Columbia Prosperity Black Clouds and Black Sunshine Mr. Jenkins, you speak of Mr. Chiles going off half cocked, but we fear that you and your weak followers have done the same thing. It is a fact that prejudice exists at K. U. When it comes to the use of facts we demand that you learn their use. First, in your own letter you state that an inter-racial committee is being organized to iron out the difficulties. Evidently there must be racial prejudice. Second, we have visited K. U., and have been personally informed of the prejudice by Negro students there. Third, Why shouldn't there be prejudice at K. U.? Kansas and the U. S. is simply running over with it. Should K. U. be excluded? Fourth, you accuse Mr. Chiles of being half cocked, along with other disrespectful remarks, but we notice that since his public letter you have organized your committee. Is your committee half cocked? It is too bad that some of your college students lack the broad vision to appreciate the effort of Mr. Chiles to help them. There are too many Negro students in white colleges afraid of a diploma. Let us have manhood first. It is the attitude of Negro students in white colleges to try to ease through and over the least resistance to real issues of prejudice. That is why we have so many useless book-learned, weak professors instead of real men and women. Yet these same individuals who signed this letter will in a few years try to be leaders. It is true that we go to the white colleges because of their opportunities but for God's sake let us take these opportunities and learn to reason. The white man is shrewd. He teaches the Negro to reason but he gives him a philosophy that says "White man first, everything else is emotional." I, too, have attended college, but I thank God for good home training, LEAVENWORTH UNIQUE SEASON PARTY The most unusual Puritan festivity was a pumpkin seed party given during the celebration of Thanksgiving by Miss Louise Bruce, 717 Walnut St., Leavenworth, social leader of the younger set. A number of games were played with pumpkin seed, among which were progressive pumpkin seed, pinning the stems on the pumpkin and a pumpkin seed hunt. The table was effectively decorated with fall fruits and flowers. Prizes were won by Messrs Bright, Harden, McClannahan, Mrs. McClannahan, Mrs. Rivers, Misses Chiles and Broadies. An O'Possom Dinner Miss Thelma Chiles entertained Miss Louise Bruce, Mrs. Laura Hamilton, Mr. Earl Lawson, and Mr. William Hamilton at the home of the Hamilton, 206 Miami, to an original season dinner. Miss Chiles, a Topea girl, is wintering with the Hamilton in Leavenworth. Mrs. Hamilton is one of the few Negro women to have been a postmistress. Miss Bruce and Miss Chiles both matriculated from the University of Michigan. Mr. Lawson is Principal of Lincoln school, and Mr. Hamilton is a retired sergeant and a guard at the U. S. penitentiary. The dinner was a clever change from the usual season affairs. Recently Miss Chiles, of Topeka, entertained the Progressive Whist Club. The first ladies' prize was won by Miss Louise Bruce; the first prize for men Mr. Henry Haworth; the booby, Mr. Wendell McClanahan. A Delightful Dinner Mrs. A. H. Walton gave a delightful after-Thanksgiving dinner for Mrs. Hamilton and her guest, Miss Thelma Chiles, of Topeka. Mrs. Walton had as her guests Miss Hortense Harrison, a prominent Leavenworth teacher, Miss Alberta Walton, and Miss Edgarine Walton, a popular Kansas City teacher, Mrs. Hamilton, and Miss Chiles. Misses Geraldine Jones, Broadus and Hortense Harrison attended the Paramount Charity Dance in Kansas City on Thanksgiving. Miss Geraldine McClanahan who has been attending K. U., spent Thanksgiving with her parents. which taught me that the last word has not been written on anything, and that I have a mind to reason for myself. Negro students must learn that the white man's knowledge is necessary, but he must reason for himself. I personally know two of the students who signed this letter and they have been reared to reverence the superiority of the white man. We advise a little investigation by the editor, of the signers. We don't believe they represent the 'real' thought of the K. U. color question. MR. HOLLIE, WE THANK YOU When it comes to facts on the K. U. question we readily see that Mr. Harrison Hollis gives us more information on the subject than Mr. Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins gave us a hot-headed, saisy letter without any facts, accusing Mr. Chiles of things he himself was guilty of. Remember Mr. Chiles merely opened the question, was there prejudice at K. U.? He did not accuse the Chancellor, but the highly educated man of facts, namely one C. B. Jenkins, along with a lot of weak little Negroes whose parents are working in kitchens as porters and in ditches, to make men and women of them, commits the same offense they accuse Mr. Chiles of, namely, "black headlines without facts." Let us notice the difference in the two letters: Mr. Hollie writes an orderly one composed of facts. Mr. Jenkins' letter is just the opposite. We advise Mr. Jenkins to learn to not accuse a man of what he himself is guilty of. We thought an educated conservative would know better. Did You Notice? Did the readers of the Plaindealer notice the few who signed the letter by Mr. Jenkins? There are about 70 students at K. U., yet only 16 signed this letter. We don't believe this letter represents the views of the majority or even the best students intellectually at K. U. Mrs. Bessie Jones entertained the Wednesday night Club last week. Prof. B. K. Bruce, accompanied by Mrs. Bruce, his daughter, Miss Louise, and Prof. Earl Lawson, attended the K. U.-Mo. football game. Prof. Bruce is an honor graduate of K. U. He is especially interested in the education of our youth, having devoted years of service to this cause. Prof. Bruce is a maker of Admirals and Generals" and is the leading mentor for army aspirants. He has educated numerous boys for West Point and also helped to promote many army men. Sergeant and Mrs. Contee motored to Fort Riley to spend Thanksgiving. Mr. Pearl Jackson, wife and two children of Kansas City, Kans., spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. B. F. Sharp. Mrs. Elizabeth Turner entertained on Friday after Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. William Hamilton had as their dinner guests Thanksgiving day Sergeant and Mrs. Keer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harden, and Mrs. Eliza Webb Beautiful in every effect was the party October 26, Mrs. Otto Guomella honored her niece, Mrs. Floyd Williams, with a miscellaneous shower. The house was beautifully decorated in cut flowers and ferns, the color scheme being pink and white. Mrs. L. Spencer rendered a program of music assisted by Mrs. Ruth Love, who rendered several beautiful vocal selections. About 50 guests enjoyed the hour from 2 to 5. Mrs. Glacomella was assisted by Miss L. Bruce, Miss Thelma Chilles, of Topeka, Thelma Holm, Vivion Taylor, Theopal Garrett, Mrs. Bessie Norman, Mrs. Jessie Cook A. B. Fields, Josella Jones, May M. Green, Olive Watkins Clara Garrett. Mrs. Williams was the recipient of many beautiful presents. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our appreciation to the neighbors and friends for their assistance in the time of sickness and death of our beloved daughter, Felicia, also for the beautiful floral offerings and the sweet letters of condolence in this our sad hour of bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Brannock, Sister, Naomi, 913 Michigan, Kansas City, Mo. Nick Chiles, Editor and Publisher Miss Mattle A. Perkins, Bookkeeper and Cashier SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... 50 Entered at the U. S. Post Office at Topeka, Kansas as Second Class Matter. Address all communications to the TOPEKA PLAIN DEALER, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Money sent to us by Lance 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 misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will be carefully made. Unsigned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. The communion services were well attended Sunday at Lane Chapel, and about 150 persons partook of the Lord's Supper. Little Morgan Hattle was slightly burned about the fact Wednesday, when the store exploded at his home. --- FOR SALE—Thoroughbred horse, bred by Peter Silver, dammed by McGregor; fine colt. Rev. T. W. Green, 22nd and Jefferson Sts. Noel Oliver, 13-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Oliver, died Sunday at the home of his parents, 1200 Lincoln St. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, 2.00 o'clock from the home. Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery. Rev. S. A. Nelson, Kansas City, Kansas, was in the city one day this week. Dr. D. L. Davis and family were in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Monroe. Mr. Andrew Jordan, who underwent an operation at Starmont Hospital, is doing nicely. Mrs. Ella Cowan left for an extended visit with relatives and friends in Wartrace, Tenn. Miss Ann B. Allen, teacher, Pierce Addition School, visited Miss Isabel Buchanan, Oak Mills, and Mrs. Carrie Kerford, Atchison. Mrs. John Tyler, Kansas City, Mo. visited relatives and friends. Mr. S. Ridley, Newton, Kansas, called upon Governor Davis with a delegation protesting against the picture, "The Birth of a Nation," being shown in Kansas. Mrs. Mamie Smith, Kansas City, Kansas, is in the city visiting with her grand-mother. Mrs. Ellen Slaughter, 14th and Monroe Sts. Mrs. Edw. Connelly was called to Kansas City, Mo., on account of the death of her cousin, Miss Felicia Brannock. Mrs. T. J. Williams and Mrs. Chas. Lytle also went. Mrs. Knox, Excelsior Springs, Mo., was guest of Mrs. Ed. Connelly on Buchanan St. Prof. O. G. Porter, of Salina, Kansas, was in the city Wednesday on business. Mrs. Jno. M. Wright left Tuesday for a few days stay in Kansas City. She was accompanied by her nephew Mr. John Jeffries, who is on route to his home in Michigan. Golden Leaf Club of Lane Chapel met at the home of Mrs. Jane Newman Wednesday afternoon. They will give a Xmas Bazaar, December 15, at Lane Chapel in connection with a dinner. If you are in doubt about those Xmas gifts, come and let us make your selection for you from our gift shop. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Porter had as their dinner guest, Mr. and Mrs. Juno, Odell of Detroit, Mich., who left for their home Saturday. Coverers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Juno Odell, Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Alexander, Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Porter. Mrs. H Martin and Miss Mattle Perkins were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Week on Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Motley Coran entertained the following at dinner Thursday evening. Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Young Mrs. N. Cowles, Mrs. Beatrice Greer, MEEKES HAND TOOLED HAND BAGS, TRAVELING BAGS, MUSIC ROLLS, WRITING SETS, BILL FOLDS PLAYING CARDS, DOG HARNESS, COLLARS, BLANK ETS, COLLAR CASES, ETC. Telephone 3967 109 East Sixth St. WE REPAIR SHOES, BAGS, TRUNKS, ETC. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith and Miss Mattie Perkins. Miss Eugenia Moten, who is attending the State Agricultural College at Manhattan, Kansas, spent Thanksgiving day at home with her parents. Mrs. Lila Greer is numbered among the sick. Mrs. Bettie Miller is ill at her home on Quincy St. Mrs. Rosa Carter is one of Atchison's pioneer citizens and owns a nice home at 901 N. 1st St. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Talbert entertained the Ron Viant Club at their home Monday evening. Mrs. Bessie Blindshaw has returned from Hennessey, Okla., where she has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sid Anderson and other relatives and friends. * * * BAND CONCERT AND CARNIVAL Everybody stop, look and listen. Next week at the City Auditorium on the 11th and 12th we are going to have a time. K. I. E. I. will have a sway on the 11th. There will be a band and orchestra there on the 12th. The Elks, American Legions Auxiliary, Jackson's Band and Women's Clubs will be there. So if you are not there, you are missing something. Singers from Wichita and K. C. are coming to help us. So be there at the Charity Entertainment and Carnival, for the Nursery and Crittendon Home. Tickets 25c one night; 45c. two nights. Mrs. E. Rolling, Mgr. Don't miss the Mid-Winter Fair, the hit of the season, at the City Auditorium, Tuesday and Wednesday. December 11 and 12. Dinner and supper will be served both day and night. This will be the time to get Xmas gifts for your friends. Proceeds for charity. Mrs. L. Rolling, Pres. Mrs. G. Mims, Reporter. WOMEN'S CORNER By Mattie A. Perkins The Au Courant Bridge Club met at the residence of Mrs. Jonn D. Johnson, November 10th. A lovely lunchcon was served in autumn style with a table center piece of pumpkin, grapes and Chrysanthemums. Mrs. N. S. Grant, Pres. The Au Gourant Bridge Club was entertained by Mrs. Ernest Anderson and Mrs. Laura William, November 24th. Mrs. Anderson is a member of the club but is residing indefinitely in Kansas City and her sister, Mrs. Williams is kind enough to substitute in her place. The hospitality bestowed upon the members by the hostess was greatly appreciated. Mrs. U. S. Grant, Pres. Mrs. John D. Johnson, who has been ill with lagrippe, is convalescing. Poinsettia Art Club met November 22nd, at the home of Mrs. Fannie Daniels, 1927 Clay St. Club opened as usual by song, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," played on the Victrola. Quotations were from Shakespeare. 24th Psalm was read. Rev. Talbert was a visitor and made some interestin gremmarks. After refreshments the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Minnie Roberts, 1111 Quincy. Mrs. Emma Hall, Pres. The Paul Lawrence Dunbar Att Club met with Mrs. Sarah Perry, 1417 Jackson, Monday, December 3rd. 0 MEEKES HAND TOOLED BAGS, MUSIC ROLLS, WE PLAYING CARDS, DOG HA ETS, COLLAR CASES, ETC. Klein-Hillmer L Telephone 3967 WE REPAIR SHOES, Quite a number were present. After general routine of business thirty minutes were taken in needle and art. Program was from the life of Job, ident, Mrs. Char. Harris. We find explained and discussed by our Presst that Mrs. Harris is one who is wide awake and knows. She gave us many good ideas of the Bible. That a child could understand. That we all enjoyed and witnessed a wonderful lesson. Next week will be taught Acts 1:12 verses, as our discussion. We were very much delighted to have with us a visitor, Mrs. Minnie Roberts who gave us a very interesting talk. After being served to a two-course luncheon by Hostess, we adjourned to meet with our 14th anniversary Monday, December 10th, at the home of Mrs. Mary Washington, 1744 Monroe. The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Literary Club met at the home of Mrs. B. C Duke Friday, November 30. Seventeen members were present. The subject for the afternoon was Ruond Table on "How I Spent my Thank giving." The club will meet with Mrs. Evans next Friday December 7th. Mrs. Chas. Clargett, Pies. Mrs. C. C. Jones, See. Mrs. C. P. Jamison, Rep. FACTS WORTH KNOWING On Doing Good Work The ideal thing for every man and women in the world would be a daily task in which the fullest satisfaction and pleasure could be had because it was a task that had abundant interest and variety and worth-whileness in it. But as a matter of hard fact that is not the kind of daily labor that many of us have to perform. Some good day in the world's history may come when work for a great many people will lose much of its drudgery and monotony, and when men and women will find it much easier to get at the work for which they have qualification and fitness. But it is not likely that the time ever will come when work will lose all its drudgery and monotony, or when most of us will not find it tiring and hard, at least in spots. For many of us the time may never come when our work will be satisfactory and enjoyable because it is easy and congenial at every point. But in most cases it is not possible to put something into work even that is tiring, and has much drudgery and monotony in it, that will give to it a very real pleasure and satisfaction? No matter what a man's work is there will always be some good reason for his doing it well, and well-done work, no matter of what kind, always brings its own peculiar enjoyment and satisfaction. In fact an ambition to do one's work well will usually redeem it from most of its drudgery and monotony.—Christian Guardion. SAVES WOMAN FROM WATERY GRAVE (K. N. F. Service) New York, Nov. 28.—Mrs. Pearl Gray, a white woman, thirty years old, of 33 West Thirtyeth Street, was saved from a watery grave by Stanley Pilgrim, colored, of 59 East 136th St., last Wednesday, when she fell from Pier 46, into the North River. Pilgrim, fully clothed, plunged into the river and helped her up until both were rescued. WHAT I AM THANKFUL FOR When I sit and think, of the by-gone days, And I look at myself with astonishing gaze, Thinking of myocomrades, who died in war, Wondering just now, what I am thankful for. When I trace my life, from a barefoot boy, Reviewing my achievements, makes me about for joy; The progress I have made in every way. LEATHER GIFTS Service PORO COLLEGE, upon this lofty principle, inspires Race Women with ideals of personal neatness, beauty, pride, self-respect, physical and mental cleanliness. 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She was the wife of Rev. G. M. Tillman, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Leavenworth, Kansas. Mrs. Tillman was serving her second year as editor of Woman's Christian Recorder, the official organ of the Missionary Department of the A. M. E. Church. She had been in falling health for the past year. Mrs. Tillman passed away November 25 at a local hospital. Fureral was held on Wednesday afternoon from St. John A. M. E. church under the auspices of the Women's Mite Missionary Society. Rev. J. R. Runcom officiated, assisted by other missionaries of the State. In the passing of Mrs. Tillman we lose a great woman. She was a poet, and was author of several books. "Fifty Years of Freedom," one that was dramatized and played throughout the country. She was not only a great worker for her race but for humanity in general. She leaves to mourn their loss, a loving husband, a daughter, and one brother. Rev. Marshall T. Chatmar, of Chicago, Ill. SEE O. T. 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CLARK, DEPT. 60 Street, Wichita, Kansas NOTICE OF BEARING OF APPLI CATION FOR EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY Notice is hereby given that Walter Watts, who was convicted in the district court of Shawnee county, on the 2nd day of April, 1921, of the crime of manslaughter in first degree, and who was sentenced to imprisonment in the State penitentiary for a term not to exceed 21 years, has filed on the office of the governor of the State of Kansas his application for executive clemency, and that such application will be heard and determined by the governor at his office, in Popeks, Kansas on the 7th day of January, at ten o'clock a.m. when and where any person may appear and show cause why such application should or should not be granted, and a pardon, commutation of sentence or a parole be given said Walter Watts. Walter Watty, Petitioner. NOTICE OF HEARING OF APPLA CATION FOR EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY Notice is hereby given that Jimmie Sims who was convicted in the district court of Shawnee county, on the 19th day of March, 1922, of the crime of grand larceny, and who was sentenced to imprisonment in the State appellanty for a term not to exceed five years, has filed in the office of the governor of the State of Kansas his application for executive clemency, and that such application will be heard and determined by the governor at his office, in Topeka, Kansas on the 7th day of January, at ten o'clock a.m. when and where any person may appear and show cause why such application should or should not be granted, and a parlon, commutation of sentence or a paroll be given said Jimmie Sims. JIMMIE SIMS, Petitioner. ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. S. A. Williams, Pastor Splendid services at our church on last Sunday, a goodly number were present at 11 a.m. Singing by the Junior choir. Scripture reading Pa- 1st chapter by the pastor, after which we were favored with a solo by Dr. Jeltz. A glorious covenant meeting was held. The presence of the Holy Spirit could be felt in the meeting. Sunday school is showing a marked increase in attendance. At 3 p.m. a very excellent program was rendered until the auspices of The Ladies Aid Society, Mrs. Mabel DePriest, pres. A goodly number was present and en- joyed the following numbers: Song, Junior Chorus; Invocation by Pastor Williams; Song, Junior Chorus; Paper—"A New Vision of the Race," by Dr. H. H. Wilson; Piano solo, Mrs. P. G. Porter; Repelling—"It takes a heap o' living in a house to make a home" by Miss Bessie Green; Piano duet, Missen A. Hudson and G. Bryant; Address, Rev. Rooks; Solo, "This is my task", Rev. Jeltz; Address, Prof. P. G. Porter; Remarks by Pastor, Offering. At 8 p. m., our pastor brought to us a burning message from St. Matt. 31:41, subject, "What think ye of Christ?" he emphasized Christ as being the only real friend to man, he discussed Him as a man, as a poor man's friend, as a dinner's friend and as God. A very impressive sermon furnishing much food for thought. We have launched out on a $4000 drive beginning December 2nd and lasting till the first Sunday in May, 1921. The first two months will be a contest between the Kentuckians and the Tennesseeans, which promises to be a very interesting combat. Union Thank-giving services were at our church at 11 a.m. on The kissing day. Scripture read- ing by Rev. Robert Cox; sermon by Rev. Rooke, pastor of the A. M. L. church. His text is found in I John 1:1; theme, "The Benevolence of God." He endeavoured to point out the many Blessings we ought to be thankful for, most of all God's eternal and unchanging love for us. It's for Williams returned home on Saturday from Hatchibson, where he conducting a revival meet- ing; reports a very profitable meeting, souls are being saved, he expects to go back again Monday. Rev. G. B. Ware of Newton, Kansas, present a short time in the city last week. Mrs. D. D Taylor is in Kansas City, Mo., visiting her son. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT In The Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of Mary E. Palmer a person adjudged to be insane State of Kansas, County of Shawnee. Creditors and all other persons interested are hereby notified that the undersigned was, on the 15th day of October, A.D. 1927, duly appointed guardian of the person and estate of Mary E. Palmer, who was, on the 13th day of November, 1922, in the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, adjudged to be insane; that I have qualified as such guardian and am now managing the estate and affairs of the said Mary E. Palmer. H. W. WHITL, Guardian. Vice Joe Weatherly, resigned. First published in Topeka Plaindealer, October 26, 1923. In the matter of the Estate of Richard (Dick) Turner, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. Notice of Appointment Notice is hereby given that on the 21d day of October, A. D. 1923, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Executor of the estate of Richard (Dick) Turner, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. J. R. RANSOM, Executor. --- ```markdown ``` The above is a photograph of the big pipe organ which has been ordered for St. John A. M. E. church. By the time it is ready for delivery the astor, Rev. J. Ransom, and members of the church hope to have raised funds sufficient to pay for it. To that end, voluntary contributions are being solicited. Anyone wishing to contribute to this noble cause, will please communicate with Rev. J. E. 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Miss Mable Venters teacher of the Breakbill district, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs W. H. Venters on South Second St. Mrs. John Davis spent week end in the city returning to her school Monday. Misses Lucile Armstrong and Nettie Lewis, teachers in the Schools, spent Thanksgiving in Kansas City. Miss Mae Davis of Jason Station, spent Thanksgiving at home returning to the school Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Taylor of Kansas City, are the guests of Mr. Joe Davis on South Vann St. Dr. Oliver Baker spent Thanksgiving at Neosho, Missouri. Miss Luce Hemp of Girard, Kansas, is visiting home folks. *Miss Guthrie Wicklife is a guest in the Willis home at Neosho during Thanksgiving holidays. The faculty and students of Attuck school are to be complimented for the excellent program Friday afternoon. More of the patrons should attend attend these programs. During the afternoon the Senior class sold refreshments. *Mr. Will Moore of Coffeyville, spent Thanksgiving with his mother and brother. Mrs. Fannie Lrice and Oscar Moore. *Mrs. Susie Barker motored to Tulsa to spend the Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Barker. *Miss Florence Fry returned to Nowata Sunday to resume her teaching in the City schools in THE MID WEST LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ELECTS OFFICERS Four Well Known Kansas Men on List At the Annual Stockholders meeting of the Mid-West Life Insurance Company, November 19, 1923, the following officers and directors were elected: Dr. Wm. J. Thompkins, President, Kansas City; Dr. Wm. E. Jackson, Topeka; Mr. T. R. Watkins, Dr. ydward J. Perry, Mr. H. L. Kinsler, of Kansas City; Dr. Edward Bell, of St. Louis, Vice-president; Mr. W. G. Mosley, Mr. Felix H. Payne, Treasurer; Lodge Directory Deborah tent No. 47 meets the fourth Saturday, Q. M. Dtr. Francis Hardiman, Res. 1801 Kansas avenue, Phone 7619. American Beauty tent No. 9 meets second and fourth Saturday, Q. M. Dtr. Luel Hicks, Res. 1910 Harrison St. Golden Rod tent, Q. M. Dtr. Alice Hilton, Res. 22nd and Jefferson. Royal House of Meda meets the second thursday and the 29th of each month, Sir Ransom Taylor P. P. Res. R. R. 27, phone, Dial 29, call 51 K. 1. For Space Rate in This Column, Cal 800. Sunnyside Temple No. 59 meets first and third Thursday; C. M. Sir S. E. Hall, Pes. 1417 King street, Phone: 2-2146. NO. 333 Nemo $3 SELF-REDUCING CORSET Good News for Stout Women Nemo Self Reducing No. 333 is a real bargain. It has a low top and medium skirt. Made in dur- able pink or white coutil; sizes 24 to 36—and costs only $3.00. If your dealer can't get it, send name, address, size and $3.00. We'll send the coset. Nemo Hygienic-Fashion Institute 120 E. 16th St. New York (Dept. 6) --- that city. * Miss Eva Venters returned from Parsons Sunday where she spent week end with relatives and friends. Special consideration is being given to the perfecting of the church into working groups for systematic cooperation of every department of the church in a campaign to spiritualize, reorganize and vitalize the membership preparatory to our mid-winter revival, which will begin December 31, 1923, at our watch night service. Every service both Sunday and Wednesday night prayer and class meeting are collected as a preparatory service to this end. The various boards, auxillaries and clubs of the church are hard at work in the December drive on finance to make possible a great spiritual effort for January, 1924. Special care is being given to the sermons and songs as means to the end in view. The financial report of the boards, auxiliaries and clubs will be made Tuesday evening, December 18th. The church and pastor most cordially invite every body to attend each of these services. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; preaching, 11:00 a.m., and 7:30 p.m.; Epworth League, 6:30 p.m., prayer and class meeting, Wednesday evenings, at 8:00 o'clock. Rev. Wm. J. Turner, Pastor. Dr. D. M. Miller, Medical Director; Dr. R. C. Hayden, Asst. Medical Director; Mr. F. H. Fleming, of Pratt, Kansas, Chief of Farm Loan Department; Elisha Scott, Topeka, John W. Clark, Lawrence, Kansas; C. H. Calloway, Kansas City; Dan W. Bowles, St. Louis, Attorney. The following composed the Board of Directors for the ensuing year: Rev. B. F. Abbott, Dr. Chas, H. Phillips, St. Louis; Dr. W. E. Jackson, John W. Clark, Elisha Scott, F. E. Fleming, of Kansas; Harris Tucker, Chicago; Dr. S. S. Hill, Mr. T. B. Watkins, Dr. D. M. Miller, Mr. F. H. Payne, Mr. W. G. Mosely, Mrs. Alberta Gilmore, of Kansas City. Phone 3352. Golden Eagle Tab. No. 31, meets first and third Mondays, H. P. Dtr. Frances Greene, Res. 22nd and Jefferson, Phone (Dial 29 and call 115 k. 2.). Pansy Blossom tent No. 37, meets first and third Saturdays Q. M. Dtr. Anna Wiliams, Res. 1157 Lane St. Phone 2-2888. Pride of Topeka tent No. 36 meets first and third Saturday, Q. M. Dtr. Fannie Campbell, Res. 628 N. Topeka Ave., Ph. 9660. 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 Quincy 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 3rd Tuesdays Clarence Bradshaw, W. M., 717 Locust St., Phone 24462 B. F. Payne, Sec., 1421 Tyler Phone 23416 A. J. Payne, S. W., 1307 N. Jefferson Phone 6767 John Alston, J. W. 923 N. Taylor St. Dial 7148 KAW VALLEY LODGE NO. 18 Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays Dave Solomon, W. M., 1128 N. Tyler Phone 3014 Harry Dandridge, Sec., 722 Garfield Phone 25659 R. C. Allen, S. W., 1115 N. Van Bu ren, Phone 22455 Lester Watts, J. W., 912 E. 11th St. Phone 21830 Hivam Lodge No. 2.—Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8 o'clock, 420 Kansas Ave M. W. Dickerson, W. M. H C. Taylor, Secretary A. F. and A. M. Meetings at Masonic Temple, 404 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas WEDDING BELLS RINGING Junction City, Kansas On last Thursday (Thanksgiving) at the Second Baptist church, Miss Celestine Miller was united in marriage to Mr. William F. Parker. The Rev. G. T. Ralmey performed the ceremony. The church was very beautifully decorated with palms, ferns, and ribbon streamers of green and white. At 7:45 p. m., Mrs. Beular Franklin sang very sweetly "I Love You Truly" and at 8:00 p. m. the bridal party marched in while the sounds of Mendelsohn's Wedding March peeled forth with Miss Clairena Mason at the piano. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. Dean Franklin Miller, at the altar. The bride wore a beautiful gown of spangled lace over white satin with the wedding train. The maid of honor was Miss Marion Miller, who wore a gown of pink beaded georgette, the bride's maid, Miss Wilfred Brown, wore a gown of pea green burasette satin. The flower girls, little Elizabeth Miller, strew flowers along the bridal path. The best men were Mr. Norris Gregory and Benjamin Singleton. Mr. S. Dunn and Mac Dowell of the Lion Tamer Club acted as Ushers. After the services at the church, the bridal party and guests motored out to the country home of Mrs. Parker's grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Nelson, where the reception was held. Those present at the reception were: Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Miller, Rev. and Mrs. G. T. Ralmey, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, Mr. and Mrs. H. Myall, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Walker, Mr. and Mrs. William Hurd, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Alice Talbert, Mrs. Hattie Gaines, Mrs. Alice McAdoo, Mrs. Wesley Samuel, Miss Lois Grimes, Miss Marion Miller, Miss Willifred Brown, Messrs Norris B. 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