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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER President Coolidge in Favor of Colored Race Educational Rights Says Congress Should Use All its Power to Prevent the Hideous Outrages of Lynchings and Other Lawlessness Against Race The Message of President Coolidge edge to Congress has the right ring for the American people, without any discrimination in favor of any particular class. He hails from that old State of Massachusetts, the home of the Abolitionists and the friends of freedom and human rights. It is the horrors of the late Charles Sumner, one of the greatest friends of human rights that ever lived and who died in the defense of the rights of the Black Man. President Coolidge hails from a State where the people have a just right to be proud of him. mitted to enjoy any privileges in these States at all, but it is the constant agitation and perseverance of these friends of the colored people in the North and West who are trying to stop lynching and other outrages being perpetrated on the colored people in the Southland. The President may think this is a local matters, and these states will iron them out and be fair to all, but they have been tried sufficiently and the whole country knows that the Southern white man does not mean to be fair to the colored people, and this outside interference will have to be kept up until the white people are The message is clear and concise and shows he has the backbone to give his convictions. His recommendations on the reduction of taxes and giving the financial condition of this country we agree with. We have contended all along it was unfair to the taxpayers and laboring people for this Government to give a bonus to the veterans of the World War at this time as it would only be a few years before they would all have to be pensioned and we see no reason why these strong and vigorous young men should have bonuses at this time when probably about twenty-three states have already allowed bonuses. The American people are being taxed too much at this time and it is more than they can bear, and if Congress fails to adhere to the advice and the message of the President a great majority of them will be left at home in the election in November, 1924. We are with him on his immigration proposition. If the American white man will wake up to the sense of duty spend his money on the education and promotion of the rights of the colored people of this country, they would not have to contend with this unchillized un-American and vicious foreigner who comes to these shores and makes trouble for everybody. Immigration should be restricted and the foreigners should consist of the best from the countries from which they hall, and they should be given a very rigid examination. It is to more than fair to the colored people of this country to have the preference to the positions in the shops and factories, in fact all positions should be given to them in preference to the foreigners. The sooner the north and western white man get in touch with the colored people and employ them, the safer the government will be. We are proud to see the thousands of good, hard working honest toilers of the colored people who have left the Southland where they have never been allowed the advantage of an education or enjoyment of citizens' rights. We agree with him on the education pronouncement and think it is no more than right that the national Government should take hold of the educational affairs of this country. There are millions of coloured people in the Southland who are not permitted to have a fair or ordinary education from the reason of the prejudice of the Southern white man. There is also considerable prejudice in the North against the education of the colored youth. There is no doubt but that if the National Government takes hold of the educational features of this country there will be no illiteracy in the next twenty years. President Coolidge is right on this and the sooner Congress makes the proper effort in the matter, the better it will be for all. His message concerning twelve millions of colored people in this country, he could not have said a better thing and it is one of the strongest paragraphs in this message. There has probably been but one President since the days of Grant who referred to the colored people in his message asking that they have a fair treatment. We think President Coolidge is about the third. We do not just agree with him on the outside interference of the sympathizers and that to a large extent it is a local problem. If it were not for the outside interference of the sympathizers of right and justice, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina would nullify the Constitution of the United States and would abrogate the 15th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution and the civil people would not be per- mitted to enjoy any privileges in these States at all, but it is the constant agitation and perseverance of these friends of the colored people in the North and West who are trying to stop lynching and other outrages being perpetrated on the colored people in the Southland. The President may think this is a local matters, and these states will iron them out and be fair to all, but they have been tried sufficiently and the whole country knows that the Southern white man does not mean to be fair to the colored people, and it is outside interference will have to be kept up until the white people are civilized. We agree with the President in all except this last paragraph on local problems and outside interference. Not until Southern white men learn to respect other citizens as citizens will outside interference exist. His message, in part, follows: The Negro Numbered among our population are some 12 million Negro people. Under our Constitution their rights are just as sacred as those of any other citizen. It is both a public and a private duty to protect those rights. The congress ought to exercise all its powers of prevention and punishment against the hideous crime of lynching, of which the Negro is by no means the sole sufferer, but for which they furnish a majority of the victims. Already a considerable sum is appropriated to give the Negroes vocational training in agriculture. About one-half million dollars is recommended for medical courses at Howard University to help contribute to the education of five hundred Negro doctors needed each year. On account of the migration of large numbers into industrial centers, it has been proposed that a commission be created, composed of members from both races to formulate a betted policy for mutual understanding and confidence. Such an effort is to be commended. Everyone would rejoice in the accomplishment of the results which it seeks. But it is well to recognize that these difficulties are to a large extent local problems which must be worked out by the mutual forbearance and human kindness of each community. Such a method gives much more promise of a real remedy than outside interference. Veterans No more important duty falls on the government of the United States than the adequate care of the veterans. Those suffering disabilities incurred in the service must have sufficient hospital relief and compensation. Their dependents must be supported. Rehabilitation and vocational training must be completed. All of this service must be administered in a spirit of the broadest and deepest human sympathy. If investigation reveals any present defects of administration or need of legislation, orders will be given for the immediate correction of administration, and recommendations for legislation should be given the highest preference. At present there are 9,500 vacant beds in government hospitals. I recommend that all hospitals be authorized at once to receive and care for, without hospital pay, the veterans of all wars needing such care, whenever there are vacant beds, and that immediate steps be taken to enlarge and build new hospitals to serve all such cases. The American Legion will present to the congress a legislative program too extensive for detailed discussion here. It is a carefully matured plan. While some of it I do not favor, with much of it I am in hearty accord, and I recommend that a most painstaking effort be made to provide remedies for any defects in the administration of the present laws which their experience has revealed. The attitude of the government toward these proposals should be one of generosity. But I do not favor the granting of a bonus. Immigration American institutions rest solely on good citizenship. They were created by people who had a background of self-government. New arrivals should be limited to our capacity to absorb them into the ranks of good citizenship. America must be kept American. For this purpose, it is necessary to continue a policy of restric ted immigration. It would be well to make such immigration of a selective nature with some inspection at the source, and based either on a prior census or upon the record of naturalization. Either method would insure the admission of those with the largest capacity and best intention of becoming citizens. I am convinced that our present economic and social conditions warrant a limitation of those to be admitted. We should find additional safety in a law requiring the immediate registration of all aliens. Those who do not want to be partakers of the American spirit ought not to settle in America. Fiscal Condition Our main problems are domestic problems. Financial stability is the first requisite of sound government. We can not escape the effect of world conditions. We can not avoid the inevitable results of the economic disorders which have reached all nations. But we shall diminish their harm to us in proportion as we continue to restore our government finances to a secure and endurable position. This we can and must do. Upon that firm foundation rests the only houe of progress and prosperity. From that source must come relief for the people. This is being accomplished by a drastic but orderly retrenchment, which is bringing our expenses within our means. The origin of this has been the determination of the Amerenbe the courage of those in authority, and the effective method has been the budget system. The result has involved real sacrifice by department heads, but it has been made without finching. This system is a law of the congress. It represents your will. It must be maintained and ought to be strengthened by the example of your observance. Without a budget system there can be no fixed responsibility and no constructive, scientific economy. This great concentration of effort by the administration and congress has brought the expenditures, exclusive of the self-supporting postoffice department, down to three billion dollars. It is possible in consequence, to make a large reduction in the taxes of the people, which is the sole object of all curtailment. This is treated at greater length in the budget message and a proposed plan has been presented in detail in a statement by the secretary of the treasury which has sole object of all curtailment. This is treated at greater length in the budget message, and a proposed plan has been presented in detail in a statement by the secretary of the treasury which has my unqualified approval. I especially commend a decrease on earned incomes, and further abolition of admission, message and insurance taxes. The amusement and educational value of moving pictures ought not to be taxed. Diminishing charges against moderate incomes from investment will afford immense relief, while a revision of the surtax will not only provide additional money for capital investment, thus stimulating industry and employing more labor, but will not greatly reduce the revenue from that source, and may in the future actually increase it. Being opposed to war taxes in time of peace, I am not in favor of excess-profits taxes. A very great service could be rendered through immediate enactment of legislation relieving the people of some of the burden of taxation. To reduce war taxes is to give every home a better chance. For seven years the people have borne with uncomplaining courage the tremendous burden of national and local taxation. These must both be reduced. The taxes of the nation must be reduced now as much as prudence will permit, and expenditures must be reduced accordingly. High taxes reach everywhere and burden everybody. They bear most heavily upon the poor. They diminish industry and commerce. They make agriculture unprofitable. They increase the rates on transportation. They are a charge on every necessary of life. Of all services which the congress can render to the country, I have no hesitation in declaring this one to be paramount. To neglect it, to postpone it, to obstruct it by unbound proposals, in to become unworthy of public confidence and untrue to public trust. The country wants this measure to have the right of way over all others. Another reform which is urgent in our fiscal system is the abolition of the right to issue tax-exemption securities. The existing system not only permits a large amount of the wealth MR. H. E. SHEPHERD Mr. H. H. Shepherd, owner of the Apex Theatre, 302 Kansas Avenue, is one of Topeka's most substantial citizens, irrespective of race, color or condition. He bought the Apex several months ago and has placed it on par with any moving picture show in the city. Everybody is proud of Mr. Shepherd and his method of conducting his theatre. It is conducted PETER H. BURKE on a high class manner and is patronized by the general public irrespective of race. Everything is clean, first-class and up to the minute. He just recently invested several hundred dollars in a new screen, which is very pleasing and gives greater satisfaction to the public. Mr. Shepherd employs from four to five people to assist in carrying on this great enterprise. He was married to Miss Lizzie Cooper a few years ago and to them was born little Miss Henrietta the idol of the Shepherd and Cooper household. Mr. Shepherd is a dignified gentleman, who has wonderful experience and is a leader of his race. He has made the theatre a financial success where several others failed. He installed a fine peanut and popcorn machine and gives out candy, chewing gum, peanuts and popcorn to the patrons of the theatre to help them enjoy themselves. He owns a Ford Sedan which enables him to get over the city and also enjoy life as well as business. We wish we had several men of Mr. Shepherd's ability along this line who would open up in other towns of the state and break up this race prejudice MR. DeFRANZ WILLIAMS We are proud to announce to the public that Mr. DeFranz Williams, the nephew of Rev. J. R. Ransom, won in the oratorical contest at the Washburn College last week. Young Williams has made good wherever he has been and we predict other great things for him. It can be truthfully said that young colored men who attend Washburn College are making good and holding their gun along with the other students at that institution. We hope the young men attending Kansas University and Manhattan will stand up and study hard and insist upon every educational right at these institutions. If they are permitted to enjoy the privileges and rights of the students at Washburn there will be no doubt but if, it is in the students to make good they can. There is no excuse for any colored student not making good at Washburn and if they have the brain, push and energy to do no, they can make it. They can not have that old proverbial excuse of race hatred as there exists in K.U. at Lawrence, but that will not exist long because the people of Kansas will not stand for a man like Chancellor Lindley to retain such a position if he continues to try to impede the progress of colored students by not allowing them the same privileges they have at Washburn. The Bon Ton Rug factory of which Mr. and Mrs. Stone are owners, 442 Locust, North Lawrence has added a hand laundry to their business. The people are to be commended on the progress they are making. They are not sleeping on the switch, doing busi- They are peaving and making some of the prettlest rugs to be seen anywhere. of the nation to escape its just burden but acts as a continual stimulant to municipal extravagance. This should be prohibited by constitutional amendment. All the wealth of the nation ought to contribute its fair share to the expense of the nation. PRICE FIVE CENTS, $1.50 PER YEAR WHITE EDITOR DISCOVERS SUPERIOR BRAIN IN THE COLORED RACE The History of the Late World War Proves that the Northern Colored Man Has Superior Mentality to Southern White Man But is he? No doubt he is right in the assertion of his mental superiority over the Tampa Negro, but is he justified in the case of the New York colored man? Probably not, for the reason, that New York Negroes passed army alpha and beta intelligence tests in 1918 with higher grades than the average white of Alabama. In fact, the United States army beta tests of 1918 show Negroes of New York state receiving on an average better grades than the whites of any state south of the Mason and Dixon line, with the exception of Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida. When it is realized that the New York average is the result of testing over 1500 colored troops, which is greater than the number of white entrants in the trains from any single Southern state except Texas, the comparison appears even more striking. Other Northern states present the same striking comparison. From Illinois, with Chicago, the metropolis of the great Middle West, there were entered some 1350 Negro troops in the alpha and beta tests, with the result that 55.6 per cent received the grade of C or higher. This is a higher percentage than was attained by the white entries of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, North Carolina or Tennessee. Indiana next door to Illinois supplies fewer than 400 Negroes, but of these the percentage receiving the grade of C or above was greater than among the whites of any Southern states with the exception of Texas Oklahoma, and Florida. Negroes of Ohio, still further east, made an average record in the alpha and beta test, combined better than that of the whites in any single state in all Dixie. In the Far West, the same tendencies in a lesser degree obtained. Thus, Negroes in the Pacific and Mountain states passed the intelligence examinations with higher averages on the whole than did the whites of Kentucky, Alabama, Arkansas, eGorgia, Mississippi, or North Carolina. A total of 6,671 Negroes from the North proper and the West took either alpha or beta examinations in the army tests. Of this mass, 53.6 per cent secured grade of C or better against the 11,934 whites of the South, who took the same tests, and of whom but 525 per cent received C or above. Thus, if the army tests are in any sense a measure of intelligence, whether inherited or acquired, they would seem to indicate that in mentality the Northern Negro and the Southern white are approximately equal. It is evident that the Southern white is unquestionably the intellectual superior of the Southern black, and he is therefore justified in feeling himself mentally above the Negroer about him. But when he projects the same attitude toward the Negro of the North, he is simply deceiving himself. The Southerner can still boast of being above a "nigger," as long as he is certain that the latter is not a New York or Ohio Negro. It is interesting to note that the Ku Klux Klan, in organizing at Atlanta, Georgia, was guilty of a serious tactical error. In a state where white population is uniformly less intelligent, according to army tests, than the average Negro north of the Mason-Dixon line, the Klan asserted in its charter the inherent superiority of white over black. There has been a theory consciously advocated of late, but unconsciously believed in for centuries, that the blond races are the cream of humanity. In other words the Nordics, the Baltic race, whatever they may choose to be called, have held themselves to be so highly and generously endowed in mentality by kind nature, as to be actually the last word in mental development. It is assumed that be- By Herbert B. Alexander Ask a typical white resident of Alabama, if he considers himself superior to the average Negro. He will turn at you utterly confounded. What an abused question! Why, of course he is superior to the average American Negro in intellect, regardless of whether the latter be found in Tampa, Florida, or Utica, New York! cause of superior endowment, not happier environment, the Aryan peoples today dominate the globe at the expense of the more poorly equipped Mediterranean peoples, Alpines, Semitics, Mongolians, Negroes, Indians, etc. But, how then can we account for the fact that the Southern states, with the greatest percentage of pure Norilic, genuine Anglo-Saxon blood in the make-up of their white population, show an average intelligence, according to the army tests, no higher than that of the average Negro of the North? Why does North Carolina with 99 per cent of her white population native born of native parentage (unaffected by the recent immigrations from South and Central Europe), rank lower in average intelligence per white than the mass of Negroes in any genuinely Northern state? Why, furthermore, should Mississippi, with 96.3 per cent of her whites native born of native parentage, Arkansas with 95.3 per cent and Kentucky with 91.9 per cent all show even less ability than North Carolina in answering the army intelligence tests? It is not difficult to ascertain why the Northern Negro should receive so much better grades in the army tests than his Southern brother. Selective migration has played its part. The more imaginative, the more enterprising Negro has headed the call of opportunity in the North. The environment of the Northern Negro, moreover, is immeasurably more favorable, for the unfoldment of mental capacities than the rural surroundings of the Southern black. In the North the colored man partakes of the splendid schools, libraries, theatres, the multiple channels of communication of ideas, which characterize urban life. In the South he is held in "his place" in backward rural communities with the most wretched facilities for education and culture. However we may explain it, the fact stands forth plainly. The unselected representatives of the one million Negroes of the North were able to demonstrate to the world through the army intelligence tests of 1918 that they were capable of competing on a scale of intellectual equality with the 12 or 15 millions of Southern whites. We can only wonder of the reactions which might result were the remaining nine millions of American Negroes to be given the same environmental conditions as their brethren in the North, or were the one million in the North to be afforded even greater opportunities for intellectual unfoldment than those which now enjoy to only a limited degree. The above article appeared in the Pearson's Magazine for November, written by a white man in a white magazine, with facts bearing out the statement, and should be inspiring to the colored people to get their brain to a good use. There is not time for lideness, when the other race can see superior mentality over tax whites of the South, which favors the colored people at present. These are facts that cannot be denied as he refers to the records at Washington. All the colored people want is to be let alone and given a chance to exercise their rights as citizens and enjoy the educational institutions along with the other races and they will solve all problems that are necessary. The Pearson Magazine is published at 400 Coole; Avenue Hammond, Indianapolis. Alexander Markey is editor and publisher. The article is written by Hరి. Alexander, who has given a relative study to the采访ment of the difference of this unity and others is no doubt about the superintendency of the educated colored man over the Southern whites, because this is one of the only ones given to industry, fit out an perception of a race that has a rule in it. Therefore it becomes the solid and people to pass ahead, study hard to make good in this country where opposition and prejudice are so strong. The South was once so convicted that the cells of people did not have brain enough to compete with them, but when you take in consideration that most all of the mechanical and industrial work of the South has been done by colored people, which shows that if they did not have the (Continued on page eight) Wholesome CANDIES 求 KRESGE'S A fortunate purchase from a large Slipper House is the Reason we can offer such beautiful warm Slippers for so Little Cost. As Gifts or for Own Feet 98c Paynes ANNEX 515 KANSAS AVE. F. W. Woolworth Co. 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He has a beautiful modern home of eight rooms, part brick and part frame. Mr. Wm. Foster visited the Western Junior High School, he reports as fine a school as he ever visited, and the scholars were very bright and intelligent. They have a splendid Orchestra of 40 pieces. Mr. King had them to play several pieces for him while he was there. The new $400,000 Junior High School will soon be completed. It is fire-proof and has all the modern conveniences. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 2,000. MRS. ELLA ROLLING Mrs. Ella Rolling, chairman of the committee on arrangements, is due much credit for the crowning success of this great entertainment. Mrs. Rolling is a great Race woman and has done much and is still doing for the race. Full Line Holiday Merchandise at ```markdown ``` buy new Oxford made on a comfort- tary heels. Oxford of good wear- r in brown and also black. a plain Most of Come and see the assortment in the basement Drink Bottled Coca Cola es. 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Arthur, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist, left the 10th for Durmlap, Kansas, to run a ten days meeting. GEE & SON LORS DOMESTIC WOOLENS --- s Transfer rage Co. ge Warchouse d Goods & Pianos nce Moving oeka 611 Quincy St. the Family MAS STORE standard Books reeting Cards s and Kodaks LL'S 623 Kansas Avenue FSON & CO. Lighting. Lighting ALL OF OUR WORK 118 West Sizth Street B. F. FINK RAYBEERS THE FASHION SHOP 728 Kansas Avenue Haberdashers Real Estate and Sa Shawnee Building 115 W Haberdashers - Tailors Real Estate Loans and Savings Shawnee Building & Loan Ass'n 115 West 6th St It was coming, but we did not expect to sell it at such a low price. Just think—brand new and fresh from the factory. A 6-volt, 11-plate standard capacity battery at There's no dehying it's a sure enough bargain. You'll want to see it, of course. Knoll Battery Supply Co. 930 Kansas Ave. Phone 25616 No substitutes. We handle Prest-O-Lite and Columbia storage batteries and parts exclusively. If you do not need a new battery our repair department will give you full satisfaction. OFFICER JOHN WILLIAMS John Williams, one of Topeka's finest, has demonstrated that he is a natural born police officer. He was appointed under Mayor Earl Akers and proved to be one of the best and most efficient officers on the force. He was born in Topeka 37 years ago and employed at the Santa Fe Store house for a number of years, until he accepted the position on the police department. He was recommended to that department by Mr. H. E. Ray, General Storekeeper. Mr. Williams is a member of St. John A. M. E. church and other organizations. He is married and has many friends, is congenial, pleasant and dignified, and looks fine in his uniform. His mother, Mrs. Harriet Williams, has lived in Topeka 65 years. She is now about 75 years of age, and active a very shrewd elderly lady. She is a politician, very brave and courageous and is a member of St. John A. M. E. Church. She often talks of her son Wuyman, who is also a police officer in Chicago. There is another brother doing well in Chicago as a druggist and a sister living there. Sergt, Joseph Phillips, Ft Leavenworth, Kansas, of the general staff and recruiting department is at the poffice for the next few days recruiting colored soldiers for the department and Leavenworth. The government wants young men of fair education who can fill responsible positions in the department and also in We Knew $16.00 Tailors g & Loan Ass'n st 6th St AllOnePrice ANY TWO PIECE SUIT MADE TO ORDER $25.00 FULL SUIT OR O'COAT $29.50 Choice of any style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Come in today. UNION MADE I am now in o position to handle your cleaning and pressing Suits pressed. 50c While you walk. Cash and carry. Scotch Woolen Mills TOM C. POWELL 532 Kansas Avenue After You make out your list for him You will be use of finding in our shop the most appreciating gifts. All kinds of men's furnishing that men and young men will like. THE LEADER Shoe & Clothing Co. 810 hannah Ave. Mrs. Chus. Slaughter and daughter Lucile, and Miss Mattie L. Brushaw spent the week end in Emporia. Mrs. George Slaughter, Chicago, Ill. visited with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lila Stryhter. --- Christmas Specials Save 10 to 50 Per Cent Buy all vcur gifts at Harris Goar's on one bill. Children's Sweaters, ages 1 to 18 $2.50 Values $2.19 $3.50 Values $2.99 05.00 Values $4.49 CHILDREN'S COATS Ages 1 to 16 very special $4.95 to $15 Boys' Overcata 1 to 18 special $4.95 to $20. Children's Bath Robes, lowest prices Boys' and Girl's Union Suits Ages 1 to 16, special $98c Boys' Cap, $1.25 values $98c Boys' Sweaters $5 values $3.95 CHILDREN'S SHOES Boys', Girls' and Infants' standard high grade shoes, ages 1 to 16, very special at $1.50 to $5 LADIES' DEPARTMENT Ladies' Fine Felt House Slippers, $1.50 value, 98c Fine Xman Handwerchiefs with and without boxes, special 3 for 50c 3 for 75c, or 3 for $1.00 Silk Camisoles, $1.50 value $1 Silk Teddies, special $2.95 up Silk bloomers, special $1.95 up Silk Petticoats, special $2.95 up Silk Blouses, $7.50 values $1.95 Silk Stepins, special $2.50 Silk Vest, special $2.50 Wool Scarfs, special $2.95 up Pure Silk Sweaters, $20 values $9.95 Wool Sport Sweaters, $7.59 values $4.95 Fine Wool sport and dress skirts $7.50 values special $4.95 Final Clearance on all sport and dress hats, metal and fancy trims, in- clude, $5 values, $2.95 . $7.50 values, $4.95 Humming Bird Pure Silk Hose, all colors, special $1.50 3 pairs $4 Everwear Fine Wool Hose, $1.50 values, $1.19 pair, 3 pairs $3.50 As you like it Pure Silk Hose, Full Fashioned Styles, special $1.95 C-B Cornet, $1.50 values $1.19 Gossard Cornet, $3.50 values, $2.95 Gossard Brassieres, 75c values, 2 for $1.00 .. Fur Department The Finest line of fur scarfs and chokers in the city, every desired style and skin, very special prices Ladies' Conts, Suits and Dresses. Final Cleansance at greatly reduced prices. Select any garment you wish on $5 down, balance on convenient easy terms. MEN'S DEPARTMENT Men's fine shirts, $1.50 values $1 Men's fine Madras and Percale shirts $1.95 Men's fine milk stripe Madras shirts $2.95 up Men's fine milk shirts, $5 to $10 Ties, a wonderful selection in Christmas boxes at money staging prices 75c, $1 up to $2 Men's house Shippers, many color special at £1.95 Men's fine Mufflers and Scarfs, silk and wool, many beautiful styles and colors, special $1.50 to $5 Men's fine kid gloves, dress and driving styles lined and unlined, quality at $2.95 to $10 Men's Fine Winter Union Suits, regular $1.75 values, $1.19, 2 suits $2 Men's Flannel and Wool Shirts, $1.95 to $6.50 Men's Hosiery Wilson Brox, Cotton, 25c Wilson Brox, Lille 35c Wilson Brox, wool, 35c; 3 pr. $1 Wilson Brox. Wool fancy 75c; 3 palms $2 $2 Allen A Silk Fiber Hose, 60c Allen A Pure Silk Hose, 85c; 3 paints $2.50 Suspender and Set, Special Prices Gent's Hondkerchief, plain and fancy, 10c to 50c each, milk and pure linen included. linen included. Fine Initial Belt and Buckle, $1 Men's Fine Caps, fine selection $1.50 to $5 Men's Fine Hats, real values Men's Fine Suit's and Over Coats FINAL CLEARANCE. Select any coat on $5 down, balance on easy terms. WHON WHO IN LAWRENCE Mrs Nellie Crutchfield Scott of Thorndale Texas, will return after the holidays after an indefinite stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Cutchfield. He husband is a successful plant and owner about 500 acres. They have two sons who are attending school r. Lawrence, Mrs. Scott A Big Fat Goose for Your Thanksgiving Dinner At Harris-Goar's Tomorrow---FREE! See Our Big Clothing Ad In This Paper. ADVANCE XMAS SALE DIAMONDS---WATCHES! Buy all Your GIFTS at HARRIS-GOAR'S ON ONE BILL OPEN EVENINGS TILL CHRISTMAS 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 A beautiful new model, in white or yellow gold case. In size, and an excellent timekeeper. As a gift you could receive nothing better. Sure to please the most critical. Special Advance Christmas Sale... $24:53 The Big Store Where Your Account RIS GO 2-614 Kansas Avenue The Big Store Where Your Account Is Welcomet. HARRI 612-614 OPEN EV HARRIS GOAR'S 612-614 Kansas Avenue OPEN EVENINGS TILL XMAS He receives orders from all over the United States. He is a fine artist and is the inventor of this process of the photoplay work. He has an enormous business. Prof. Peace is assisted by his beautiful and industrious wife. He nets several thousand dollars a year. He resigned his position at Kansas University to go New Style White Gold Mountings Sparkling White Diamonds At a Saying of For an expression of real love Christmas time, what could be more appropriate than a diamond ring? 'Is the Royal Gift, Hundreds of beautiful stones, real white and perfectly cut diamonds have just been imported direct from Antwerp, Del, which means a saving of the jobber's and importer's profit for you. A variety of beautifully engraved white and yellow gold mountings are here for your selection. Come in tomorrow. Pay only a small payment down and your selection will be delivered to you now or just before Christmas. THIS BEAUTIFUL ELGIN AS A GIFT FOR YOU! 7-jewel, a wonderful timekeeper, a watch that any man will be proud to carr of any age. 2-year gold filled case, really worth $25. Special honour. Christmas Sale. £13.55 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 in an industrious business woman and in a tailoress. She is assisting her brother, Mr. Brown in his Panellium while visiting. Prof. I. M. Peace the only colored teacher that formerly taught at Kansas University is now engaged in the science of photography development. PAY ONLY $500 This beautiful Ring. Fire wrote Diamond. Wide spread, very effective, having the appearance of a hundred-dollar ring, special for tomorrow, $49.50. "LEAVE YOUR POCKETBOOK AT HOME" Bring a five-dollar bill as a down payment on any man's Overcoat, Suit or woman's Coat or any article advertised herein and get the big Goose Free. Rogers 1847 Silverware AMBASSADOR and ANNIVERSARY DESIGNS The Two Most Beautiful Patterns Ever Gotten Out by These Famous Manufacturers. Either set consisting of 6 Dinner Knives, 6 Dinner Forks, 6 Teaspoons 6 Tablespoons, a Butter Knife and Sugar Shell. Price complete in non-tarnishable flannel roll or leatherette case, $31.85, with a big fat goose for your Thanksgiving Dinner Free. --- 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 17-JEWEL BOULEVARD The pride of the Elgin Factory. The most beautiful man's watch ever produced—guaranteed by the factory and guaranteed by us. Beautifully engraved white or yellow gold cases; new diat styles; a regular $49 value. in this Advance Xmar Sale.....$37.50 ```markdown ``` Success Begins at the Savings Window --- System and keeping on the job wins. A snail will arrive in time because it sticks on the job. Success does not happen, there must be constructive labor and effort—perhaps sacrifice. Therefore begin today, OPEN A SAVINGS ACCOUNT with this bank. We pay 3 per cent interest upon these accounts. --- . The Farmers National Bank 634 Kansas Avenue "Your Clothes' The More Care You Give Them The More Wear they Will Give You Christmas Makes Its Demand on Your Wardrobe Largest Exclusive Cleaners and Dyers in Kansas Independent Cleaners and Dye clothes" You Give Them They Will Give You and on Your Wardrobe and Dyers in Kansas ers and Dyers Topeka, Kans. "Your Clothes" The More Care You Give Them The More Wear they Will Give You Christmas Makes Its Demand on Your Wardrobe Largest Exclusive Cleaners and Dyers in Kansas Christmas Christmas Gifts $65 Range for $39.50 ```markdown ``` A SMALL PAYMENT GETS IT This Apex Gas Range is fully the equal of the ordinary range costing $65 or more. It's full size, bright and new, has glistening white enamel oven doors and splashes back oven interior is Armco rust-resisting iron. Easy payments 39.50 ```markdown ``` Wearever and Lisk Roasters, just the thing for cooking Christmas dinners We have cut the price on the Lisk Roasters, reduced them ..... 3.29 from $5.00 to.. OUT OUR PAYMENT on Bauer we were proud to visit this ho sh we had a thousand more you ored men like him in Kansas. w wife and is enjoying life. ASK ABOUT OUR PAY Thompson Bau · ASK ABOUT OUR PAYMENT PLAN Mr. Calep Hultz is a prosperous dark grove with a nice house, hogs, pickens, horses and everything that goes to make a prosperous farmer. We were proud to visit the Wish we had a thousand men colored men like him in Kenya has a wife and is enjoying life. Mr. Caley Hultz is a prosperous mark grove with a nice house, hogs, chickens, horses and everything that goes to make a prosperous farmer. We were proud to visit this home. Hultz is a fine lady and knows the Wish we had a thousand more young poultry business and makes an ideal colored men like him in Kansas. He wife, has a wife and is enjoying life. Mrs. 918-920 Kansas Ave. ELECTRIC IRONS Has the Famous tip-up rest, in heavily nickeled, guaranteed for three years. You couldn't find a better iron for twice our price. Get one quick..... 2.98 "MARY ANN DOLLS" The beautiful Effanbee Doll that every little girl is crazy to have. Mary Ann cries just like a real baby; she walks and talks and says Mama just as plain; dressed in the prettiest clothes you ever saw. A 10.00 real present ..... Beautiful engraved 5-piece Pyrex Set, the kind of set every housewife wants to own and is proud to use. Here's a Christmas gift that will make a big hit and only 4.95 Phone 9536 or 4101 s Gifts Prices Cut on Washers 8950 No service troubles with the O. K. Washer. Takes the work out of wash-day, has double swinging reversible wringer and bench; tub is sturdy cypress. A small cash payment gets it and a bargain at the above price. PAYMENT PLAN Auer Austin 511 Kansas Avenue visit this home. Hultz is a fine lady and knows the and more young poultry business and makes an ideal in Kansas. He wife, ing life. Mrs. MALONES RETURN HOME St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 14.—Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Malone, heads of Poro College, returned home last week and were given a royal reception by the employees of the famous Poro College. They were in fine health and full of enthusiasm over the observations on their western trip, and especially progress made by Poro agents. A kindly welcome was extended by the friends and employees of Poro College. A source of joy came to Mr. and Mrs. Malone when they were ushered into the assembly hall where a splendid program was rendered by the Choral Society and Orchestra. The splendid work done by the orchestra under the direction of Mr. Harris, was highly pleasing to the Malones, and the heads of Poro College se egreat possibilities for this musical organization. Among the guests during their homecoming were Banker and Mrs. Jessie Binga, Chicago, Ill. This was the first visit of Mr. and Mrs. Binga to Poro College and they were elated over the wonderful progress made by Mr. and Mrs. Malone, and the fine cooperation exhibited by all their employes. Editor Franklin, of the Kansas City Call, Kansas City, Mo., spent two days visiting Poro College during the homecoming. Mr. and Mrs. Cary B. Lewis and Cary B. Lewis, Jr., of Chicago, Ill., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Malone and spent one week enjoying their courtesies and hospitalities. The Lewisen, however, were present at the dedication of the new building, the annex, and the unveiling of the beautiful painting in the lobby. Mr. and Mrs. Malone arrived in the city just in time to take part in the Community Chest Fund drive. Mrs. Anna Hultz Hill is living with her son at 414 Michigan. She owns a nice farm east of Lawrence. Since the death of her daughter, Mrs. Lena Hines who died July 4, she has been staying in close. The people of Lawrence regret her loss very much. The remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Hines was a very fine and cultured young lady and was sick for quite a while before her death. She left to mourn their loss a sister, Mrs. Bowers, Lansing, Kansas and two brothers. COFFEE PERCULATOR Here's a lifetime Perculator, aluminum, holds nine full cups, is electric and equipped completely with cord. It's a bargain at 3,98 Heat a large room or a small cottage easily. We have three sizes and have cut the price on each size. We must sell them and will make you a dandy proposition. Come in and see them. This handsome polished brass smoking set would be a dandy present for Dad. We have smoking stands and smoking sets all prices and this one is certainly a bargain 1.50 for The Store of Practical Gifts Japanese Pongee—All silk heavy quality in natural color, new shipment just in. Japanese importation, entirely free from all artificial filling of any kind. $1.00 yd Silk Vestings in Gift Packages—Assorted colors in pretty strape design and oil splendid quality, each package contains % yds. of vesting with 1½ yards narrow ribbon and 1½ wide silk ribbon to match all sealed packages. Choice $1.50 Printed Corduroy—Beautiful new designs very soft finish by new process. Color combination for robes and house coats, etc. $1.59 Changeable Taffeta—$2.75 and $2.50. 36-inch wide, wide range, in color combinations for doll dresses, lampshades, draperies, etc. You will find here, a very complete assortment of women's Beacon bath robes, for they are here in all the wanted shales, styles and patterns—floral, conventional, plains and checks, $3.95, $4.95, $5.95, $6.95; and with slippers to match $10.50 to $12.50. Men's Bencon Bath Robes—$3.95 $5.95, $7.50, $8.50. With slippers to match $10.00 to $11.45 Both the men's and women's robes are put in individual boxes with hanger. Men's White Irish Linen Handkerchiefs, box of three for $1.25 Men's Plain all linen Handkerchiefs, special price, each 25c; dozen $2.75 Ladies' Colored Linen, initial Handkerchiefs, box of six for $1.65 Ladies' Linen Importer Hand Embroidered Hand-hemmed Handkerchiefs, $1.50 value Monday, each $1.00 We are showing a wonderful assortment of Christmas Gifth Handkerchiefs for the children and tiny tots. Separate department, main floor, center aisle. Price 2 for $5c to $9c Boxed 30c to $1.00 Boudoir Caps The Dainty Cap, for a gift, effective and clever novelties are shown this season at our neckwear dept, priced $1.00 to $6.00. Fancy Chamoisette Gauntlet, heavy embroidery on cuff and back, short cuff, brown with mode trim and beaver with mode trim, at per pair $4.25 and $4.50 FOOTWEAR ALWAYS THE ACCEPTABLE GIFT Women's Comfy Slippers, in felt and satin, in beautiful colors and styles. Priced from ..... $1.27 to $3.00 Men's Comfy Slippers, in felt and leather, made in a good range of colors and sizes, priced from ..... $2.00 to $5.00 Make the Kiddies Happy, by giving them a pair of nice warm Comfy Slippers. They are priced from ..... 85c. to $1.75 Socks, silk and wool mixed, also full fashioned pure silk in all the popular and new colors. $1.25 values, Special $1.00 Shirts—New Holiday patterns, silk stripe madras, made with French cuffs, $2.65. English broadcloth, imported quality, white, tan, blue. Special $3.50 Who Can't Use an Umbrella? A new shipment of Children's Umbrellas in 18, 20 and 22-inch with black cover. Strong steel frame, special $1.00 For Women—A new assortment of 10 rib, 22-inch black, rainproof American taffeta umbrellas. An ideal and practical gift, at $3.50 For Men—Silk and linen mixed covers, neat, plain carved handles, priced at $3.50 Dress Goods One Table of 54-in. coatings, $6.00 regular, the Christmas price is ..... $3.98 One Table of 56-in. belivia, bright or velvet fini- ish, regular $6.50 and $7, Christmas price $5.98 Dolls of All Kinds Those who understand dolls, (as little folks do) will understand why these dolls are so eagerly welcome for Christmas. Madam Hendren Mamma Dolls, walk and talk, for $2.75 to $13.50 Snoezie Smiles, the laughing and crying doll at $3.50 Large 18-inch Mamma Doll, extra value $2.50 14-inch Mamma Doll, regular $1.25 value, special value $1.00 China Doll Dishes, cups and saucers, sugar bowls and cream pitchers, pieced from 50cts a set, up to $3.00 If there is a game you want to find, it's in our toy department, Rook, Flinch, Ping Pong, Toddledy Winks, Table Croquet and many other Priced from 19c up to $2.25 Among gifts that the boy will like best, are found here: Football ..... $1.25 to $2.25 Basket Balls ..... $2.25 to $1.50 Punching Bags ..... $1.75 Roller Skates ..... $1.25 to $2.50 Rubber Baseballs ..... 50c Mechanical and electric trains $1.00 to $22.50 Toy animals, dogs, horses, donkeys, sheep, farm ..... $1.00 CITIZEN BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT Colored Organizations Raise Money for Crittenton Home A joint entertainment in which all the colored organizations of the city took part for the benefit of the day nursery and the colored Crittenton home was held Wednesday night at the city auditorium. A substantial sum was realized, according to Mrs. Ella N. Rolling, chairman of the committee on arrangements. The organizations having booths were the Negro Blks club, the Crittenton house, the Orantell club, the day Nursery, the Dumas club, the Skylark club, the Jordan Patteron post of the American Legion, the Charity Girls, the Negro Odd Fellows and the Kappa Alpha Phi sorority. Mrs. Reatrice Childs of Kansas City, Kansas played several piano solos, and Mrs. Marion Fine of Wichita was the soloist. The services of Jackson's Twenty-third regiment band, and Duke's orchestra were colonized for the occasion. The musical organizations of the Kansas Industrial and Educational Institute also gave several rehearsals during the evening. LARGE CROWD HEAR DR.W.F.BOTTS The special services conducted by Rev. W. P. Botts at Calvary Baptist church, cathedral Third and Quincy Sts. are well attended. Sunday, December 10th, both morning and evening the church was filled to its capacity at the 7 o'clock service. Rev. Botts addressed the young people of the B. Y. P. U; at 7 o'clock he beautifully illustrated the subject "What is it if you gain the whole world and lose your own soul?" New solutions, 20; collection for the day, $165 00 Monday evening being that set apart for the women, the services were especially good. 150 women listened to the special talk by Rev. Bottle on "Women's Worth in the Church." Dr. Bottle will leave Saturday for his home in Omtha, Neb. Colored Linetype Operator Wanted Permanent position offered on publication ten years old. New machine in perfect working order. Applicant must be able to set at least galley of type pet hour and take care of ordinary machine adjustments. Will discuss salary with right parties. Address. Black Dispatch Publishing Co., Post Office Box 1254, Oklahoma City, Okla. Lodge Directory Lodge Directory H. CLID 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 Hickey, J. W., 103 W. 11th St Phone 22132 KAW VALLEY LODGE NO. 18 Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays Dave Solution, W. M., 1128 N. Tyler Phone 3014 Harry Dandridge, Sec., 722 Garfield Phone 25059 R. C. A. en, S. W., 1115 N. Van Bu ren, Phone 22155 Lester Warty, J. W., 912 K. 11th St Phone 21836 Knights at Pythias, N. A., S. A., I., A. A. and A. Golden West Lodge No. 49.—Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays at 8 o'clock, 420 Kansas Ave. Visiting Prothias Welcome Neil Coldwell, C. C. S R Gardenhire, K. R. & S. P. A. A. Y. Masons Hiram Lodge No. 2—Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8 o'clock, 420 Kansas Ave. M W. Jackson, W. M. H C Taylor, Secretary A. F. and A. M. Meetings at Masonic Temple, 404 Kanai Avenue, Topeka, Kansas F. A. McVICKER & SON N.E.W. and SECOND HAND FURNITURE Bought, Sold and Exchanged Phone 2-6925 417 Kansas Ave. MEN WANTED—Here is anopportunity for young colored men to learn automobile Mechanics. A great school especially for you. Tuition, $125 00 for complete course. Write today. Agents wanted to represent the school. Central Automobile School, Lock Box 14. Pittsburg, Kansas. Registered Pharmacist Phone Fairfax 1519 Free Delivery Complete line of Fresh Drugs, Sundr days and Toilet Articles 1968 No.3rd St. Kansas City, Kans. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday services for December 9th were very largely attended and an unusual number of out of town visitors were present. The number incinded Sergt, Phillips and A. Morris, Pt. Leavenworth, Misses Maybelle and Amelia Gleed, Lawrence, and Mrs. Mayme Payne Smith, Kansas City. The attendance at Sunday school was also very good. St. John can boast of one of the best Sunday schools in the city. Rev. Ransom, the pastor, filled the pulpit at 11 o'clock and preached from the text found in Dan 5-27, "Thou art weighed in the balance and found wanting." The ernon was very impressive and instructive and filled the hearts of all present with a strong desire and determination to live such lives that they will not be found wanting when the call comes to join that innumerable host. There were two additions to the church in the person of Mr Lorn Muller of this city, and Mrs. Velma Allen formerly of Dodge City. Ms De Prante Williams one of the young man of our congregation, had the honour of receiving first prize in the oration. I contest best at Washburn College 14. week. Mr. Raymond Reynolds another of our promising young men, took third prize in the same contest. These young men deserve great credit for their unusual achievement along these lines. Mr. Ambrose Woodward one of the faithful members of the choir and a student of Washburn Law school, returned Friday from Wchita where he spent Thanksgiving vacation with his relatives. He reports an excellent stay. The Douglas Dramatic club under the very efficient leadership of Mr. Boliver Watkins is working hard preparing the three acts. Dramat, "The Dream of Queen Esther" which will be presented in the real future. Don't miss seeing it. Junior stewardess boards No. and 3 were very royally entertained on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. S. D. Booker. SEE O. T. THOMAS, THE TAILOR Temporary headquarters 110 Kansas Avenue, with the wonderful line of goods for men or women . Suits to order from $900 up COLORED Men wanted to qualify for sleeping car and train porters. Experience unnecessary. Transportation furnished. Write T. McCaffey. Supt. St. Louis, M. 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 7144 Golden Eagle Tab. No. 31, neets first and third Mondays, d. P. Dtr. Frances Greene, Res. 22nd and Jefferson. Phone Dial 29 and call 115 k. 2.). Pansy Blossom tert No. 37, meets first and third Saturdays Q. M. Dtr. Anna Williams, 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. Deborah tent No. 17 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. Sunnyside Temple No. 59 meets first and third Thursday: C. M. Sir S. E. Hall, Pes 417 King street, Phone: 2146. BUY NOW Prices Lowest Values Highest Used Automobiles OFFER TODAY THE MOST TRANSPORTATION PER DOLLAR THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN By Spring, Prices will certainly be up, and the Best Cars will be sold. Don't Wait. Our Stock of DODGES, FORDS, CHEVROLETS, MAX-WELLS, BUICKS, CADILACS and others offer you a wide selection of all types and models OUR BUYERS ARE SATISFIED OWNERS W. H. Imes Automobile Co. DODGE BROTHERS DEALERS Kansas Avenue and Eleventh Street D. O. Coe Seed & Grain Co. Intimate Wardrobe Accessories Make Acceptable Gifts HANDKERCHIEFS Women's imported Irish linen handkerchiefs with two-inch hem -50c Women's all linen hand embroidered handkerchiefs in all white with wide or narrow hem -50c Women's all linen handkerchiefs in all the colors, with wide or narrow hem and hand embroidered corners. -50c Men's silk ponge handkerchiefs hand hemmed, with drawn threads. Men's all linen handkerchiefs in white or pongue colors, hems stitched with colored woven borders —50c Men's silk pongee handkerchiefs —50c Men's all linen initial handkerchiefs —25c & 50c Handkerchief Sections First Floor GLOVES Women's imported kid gloves in smart gauntlet styles, in all the wanted colors —$3.95 to $5.00 Long imported gloves in 12, 16 and 20 button lengths in black, white and colors —$5.00 to $7.50 Short kid gloves in all the smart snappy styles and in all colors —$3.00 to $3.95 Smart sport gloves; wool gauntlets in unusual color combinations $1.00 to $3.50 Glove Section First Floor NOVELTIES Unusual vanities in sterling and sterling and enamel and 10 carat gold, containing mirrors and places for compact, rouge and lip stick $3.95 to $5.00 Thimbles of sterling or 10 carat gold; each in its own box —59c Fountain pens of 10 carat gold, 3½ inches long, on a black slik ribbon sautoir —$1.95 Cigarette holders in cases to match the holders; size to carry in the bag —$1.00 Jewely Section First Floor BUY Prices Values Used Au OFFER TODAY THE MOST DOLLAR THE WORLD By Spring, Prices will cease Cars will be so Our Stock of DODGES, FOR WELLS, BUICKS, CADILLA wide selection of OUR BUYERS ARE W. H. Imes A. DODGE BROTH Kansas Avenue a COMPILE D. O. Coe Sec Present Management Since 1902 --- "It is the one base thing to receive and not to give." —Ralph Waldo Emerson. Christmas Joy The Year Round With the New Edison Phonograph Christmas' Joy The Year Round With the New Edison Phonograph M -you'll like the service this house tenlers every prospective buyer of a phonograph and the satisfaction that comes from buying matches in every way the unequaled qualities of the New Edison itself. The New Edison London Control - possesses the unusual qualities of moderate price, attractive design and superior Re-Creating Powers. $135.00 other models in various cabinets $100 to $325 the New Edition is the only phonograph that dares the test of direct comparison with the living artists. Terms Flexible Enough to Meet Your Needs No More Practical Gift of Acceptable Merit Than Fine Hosiery Terms Flexible Enough to Meet Your Needs No More Practical Gift of Acceptable Merit Than Fine Hosiery Wayne Knit Stockings for Style and Service McCallum's "Fluff-Fluff" the "ultra-hosiery" a new McCallum masterpiece of sheer quality and made still more sheer by the fine lattice stripe that gives it its distinctiveness. In black and cordovan. $6.00 —women's full fashioned all silk hose with French lace clock, design and high splice in black, cordovan and otter. $3.25 women's McCallum full fashioned all silk hose with double lace clock design; also embroidered eyelet design. $4.00 to $6.00 —women's full fashioned all silk hose of medium weight in all the new winter shades. $3.00 —men's McCallum silk hose of heavy quality silk ribbed tap, fine lisse sole in black, navy and cordovan. 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A Rocker For Brother's Room "Oh Boy," that's what brother will say when he discovers that this comfortable Rocker is for him. Think of all the nights he will spend in it reading his Christmas books. A Chair For Mother's Room When the younger folks are entertaining in the living room and mother prefers the quiet of her own room, is there a comfortable chair for her there or are they all in the living room? -$24.75 A Card Table For the Bridge Player Or maybe it's Mah Jong. However, a Card Table like this makes a very welcome gift. This one has a green felt top and folds itself all up into a flat board. People enjoy useful gifts -$2.85 Cedar Chests Genuine Tennessee Red Cedar Cedar chests in a variety of styles and sizes, priced now at —$11.50 to $40.00 Gifts for Little Tots and Big Ones Too in the Basement Large Climbing Monkey...15c Toy Piano .....35c. up Dolls .....25c. to $12.50 Blocks for Little Folks..25c up Games for Little Folks..25c up Mamma Dolls .....$1.25 up Dressed Dolls Kid Body Dolls Jointed Dolls Character Dolls . . Dial 35-35 For The Checker Cab & Baggage Co. The A. F. McClinton Realty Co. (Anything That's Real) Office—515 N. Main St. Phone Mkt. 1344 Wichita, Kans. M. G. Blackwell, President A. F. McClinton, Sec-Treas. 605 N. Main St. Phone Doug. 723-J ATTENTION, BEAUTY DOCTORS California Sun Parlor and School of Beauty and Culture Classes Begin Sept. 15. Enroll Now Send for our Text Book. The SUCCESSFUL HAIRDRESSER. 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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 OUTFIT 1 Hair Grower; 1 Temple Oil; 1 Shampoo; 1 Pressing Oil; 1 Face Cream and direction for selling, $200. Postage 25c extra. YALE By Mrs. Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Giles and family of Mineral, took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy of Curransville Thanksgiving. Mrs. Reed served a dainty three-course dinner Thanksgiving. The guests were Misses Geneva Giles of Mineral, Florence and Winfield Dewberry, and Mr. Robert Dewberry of Yale. * Mr. Cecil Beard of Yale spent Thanksgiving and week end in Coffeyville with his mother. * Rev. C. T. Whitcomb of Girard preached at the A. M. E. church. * Mrs. Kinchlo who has been on the sick list is improving nicely. * Mrs. Katherine Walts and son, of Topeka, are visiting her mother, Mrs. Robert Dewberry. Mrs. Ester Murdock entertained Mrs. Katherine Waits. * Mrs. Spears and Mr. E. Giles with a six-o'clock dinner on Thanksgiving. * Mr. Dewy Narvery spent Thanksgiving in Crawburg. * Miss Willie Weaver of Crowburg spent Saturday evening in Yale visiting friends. * Mrs. L. Hunter and daughter spent Saturday in Yale with Mrs. Nettie Hudson. * Mrs. Grayson and Mrs. John Lewis spent Tuesday in Pittsbug on important business. * Mr. Henry Dorsey has purchased new car. * Mrs. Minnie Timpson of Pittsburg, spent several days in Yale with her ill sister, Miss Lucile Palmer. * Mrs. B. F. Kinchlo has been every ill but is now doing nicely at this writing. * Mr. Dewey Howey spent Saturday and Sunday in Fort Scott with friends. THE KITCHEN CABINET Waitin' for the sunshine, When de sky is gray; Whinin' and a pinnin' Foh de blues to go away, See de water trickle Down the window pane; Wilsh dat it would hurry 'long An' neber come again. 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Walter Watts, Politician. DR. SCOTT'S ELECTRIC Brushes and Combs For Sale B. J. FREEMAN Phone 9158 Topeka, Kana R. F. D. 27 TELEPHONE 2-1675 THE CORNHUSKERS (Original Kansas Five) (Piece Orchestra) H. Overstreet, Mgr, Topeka, Kana. WHEN IN KANSAS CITY stop at the HARRIS HOUSE Kansas City, Kansas Board and Rooms, Soft Drinks For Drinks, Oigars, Ice Cream and Lob- Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Propstetors 430 Virginia Avenue IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS. R. A. Sone, Plaintiff No. 36654 E. B. Sons, Defendant. PUBLIC NOTICE The State of Kansas to E. B. Sons, Greetings: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled Court for a Divorce, by the plaintiff, R. A. Sons, and that unless you answer said cause on or before the 10th day of January, 1924, judgment will be taken against you, forever dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between you and the said plaintiff, R. A. Sons. Attorney for the plaintiff. Attest W. I. Anderson Clerk of the District Court. By Carrie Bush. Dept. Clerk of the Dist. Court. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS. Neah Shinn, Plaintiff. No. 36534 No. 36534 Arvilla Shinn, Defendant, PUBLICATION NOTICE TO ARVILLA SHINN, 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 2nd day of November, 1925. You are further notified that you must answer said petition as filed on or before the 24th day of December, A.D. 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you accordingly, for divorce. BRISTA SCOTT. R. M. VAN DYNE Attorneys for Plaintiff Attest: W. E. Anderson Clerk District Court. By Carrie Bush Deputy Clerk Dist. Court. J. E. MACE GROCERIES and MEATS Phone 6116 823 West Gordon St North Topeka, Kansas In The Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of Mary E. Palmer a person adjudged to be insane State of Kansas, Creditors and all other persons interested are hereby notified that the undersigned was, on the 15th day of October, A.D. 1923, 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. WHITE, Guardian. Vice Joe Weatherly, resigned. First published in Topeka Plaindealer, October 26, 1923. eryState of Kansas, Shawnee County, 2a. In the matter of the Estate of Richard (Dick) Turner, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. Notice is hereby given that on the 23d day of October, A. D. 1923, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansan, duly appointed Executor of the estate of Richard (Dick) Turner, late of Shawnee County, deceased. 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Dept. 22 (Special prices to Agents) NOTICE OF HEARING OF APPLICATION FOR EXECUTIVE CLEHENCY Notice is hereby given that Jimmie Sims who was convicted in the district court of Shawnee county, on this 19th day of March, 1922, of the crime of grand larceny, and who was sentenced to imprisonment in the State penitentiary 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 pardon, commutation of sentence or a paroll be given said Jimmie Sims. JIMMIE SIMS, Petitioner. AGENTS; TAKE ORDFRS FOR VERSIBLE COATS. Sell like lightening Only $10.00 You make $200 profit on every sale. Samples free. Write quick. Litter Mfg. Co. Liberty Blg Day 13, Dayton, Ohio. ADA MONTGOMERY'S Hair Grower R the hair long, soft and glossy. A trial will prove it. When in Kansas City call on the manufacturer. We would live agents to represent us in every city. Don't fail to visit our up-to-date Hair Dressing Parlore. Money Must Be Sent With All Orders. Send 10 cents for postage. We guarantee our goods to grow hair and to be harmless. Agents a wanted in every town and hamlet Box of Hair Grower ..... 50¢ Box of Pressing Oil ..... 50¢ Box of Special Grower ..... 60¢ MRS. ADA MONTGOMER 1212 Euclid Ave. Kanada City BUTTER KRUST BREAD IT'S MADE WITH MILK Just a Few Christmas Specials FRANK'S Frank's 626 KANSAS AVENUE The greatest event that has been pulled of in Kansas was held at the City Auditorium last Saturday night when several thousand Colored employees of the Santa Fe system of different divisions assembled to get closer together and talk over matters for their own interest and for the advancement of their work for the Santa Fe system. The Colored people are proud of the Santa Fe and its officers for the fair treatment given them an opportunity they never had before to display their energy and ability to work. The Colored people are making good an dwell con- enjoy before. When the great strike tinue to do so until they are per- was on Mr. Gilyard Mims, an em- SMOKING STANDS Mahogany finish pedestal Smokers $1.00 TOY DRUMS Large size well made Drums 75c SHAVING STANDS Made of Nickel complete with brush and mug $1.00 SEWING BASKETS Imported Sewing Basket or Bon Box Baskets 50c NUT BOWLS Mahogany finish complete with cracker and pick $1.25 TOY WASH SETS Metal Wash Tubs and Wash Board 19c TOPEKA, KANSAS S In- YS tiful Sticks handle handle MAMA DOLLS Talking and Walking Indestructable Doll 59c SEWING TRAYS Mahogany finish, beautiful Sewing Trays $1.25 Polychrome Candle Sticks Beautiful Polychrome Candle Sticks complete with candle $1.00 PICTURE FRAMES Assorted Standing Fancy gold or silver Picture Frames $1.75 DOLL CRADLES Choice of blue Ivory or pink colors complete with mattress $1.00 I, an effect. TOY DISHES Large Set of Metal Dishes for the girl 39c You Can Wonder Cannot wiggle, wab end. Stands firm an behind the door out fashion boards and ONE TO The purpose of this the latest and best You cannot imagine a perfect ironing ta We Want This Guard Because it has all the la- make it do better work a well as the point carry ex- of cold, wet pieces without stroke leaves a wider path fewer strokes to do the woe The weight is full six that when using the iron While they last wee of these irons. On $5.99 on delivery. TO 808 Kansas Av ployee of the Santa Fe, was asked if he could find Colored men to come in and take the places of those who left and he said yes and volunteered and went out and secured hundreds of Colored men who are now holding positions in the shops here and elsewhere. The following was the program carried out at the City Auditorium last Saturday night. Mr. Curke, who is now employed at the Santa Fe and who was master of ceremonies was once on the faculty at K. I. E. I. He is an educated mechanic and when the time came to use Colored men he volunteered his services and the Colored people are proud he did so, because he has made it possible for hundreds of Colored people to stay there thru his ability as a mechanic, and carried on the trade and worked under him. The Santa Fe Band under the direction of Mr. L. Northlington, displayed some good musicians. The Santa Fe Glee Club is an asset to the great Santa Fe Railroad Company. They sang several selections and were encored several times. This club has traveled over the country and appeared before large gatherings and especially high officials of the system. Mayor Akers made the welcome address and covered himself with honor. He made a speech that was very essential for the workmen of the Santa Fe as well as the Colored people as well. The time has come now that Colored people do not want to be fed taffy but want solid facts and this is what Mayor Akers gave them. He said the Colored citizens of Topeka are just like any other citizens, good and bad, but he was proud of the Colored citizens of Topeka. --- You Can Have One of These Wonderful Ironing Tables You Can Have One of These Wonderful Ironing Tables Cannot wiggle, wabble or tip. Easy to iron on—the work slips over the end. Stands firm anywhere on its own legs. Folds in a jiffy. Hangs behind the door out of the way. Saves a lot of bother you have with old fashion boards and makes ironing easier and much quicker. The purpose of this unusual offer is to make it easy for you to have the latest and best in ironing equipment. You cannot imagine how much work and time you will save by having a perfect ironing table and this perfect iron. We Want You to Have This Guaranteed Iron Because it has all the latest and best improvements to make it do better work and last longer. The edges as well as the point carry extra heat to meet the first shock of cold, wet pieces without slowing up or dragging. Each stroke leaves a wider path of perfect ironing, so it takes fewer strokes to do the work, saves time and saves effort While they last we will deliver a $1.00 Rid-Jid Ironing Table with each of these irons. Only one sale to a customer. Send no money. Pay $5.99 on delivery. A $4.00 Rid-Jid Open End Ironing Table. Cannot wiggle, wabble, jiggle, slip or slide. peka. They measured up along with any other citizens and were progressive and could be counted upon to do the right thing at any time. He called attention to the burden or taxation and that the laboring man, the farmer and business man wanted to get from under this war time taxation. He showed them where they were being taxed when it came to buying clothes, food and other things which were unnecessary at this time. He was applauded several times and the audience felt they had been highly entertained and educated on taxation. Mr. J. W. Gibbens, one of the old veterans of the Santa Fe System, made a rousing patriotic speech in favor of the laboring man and the capitalist. He said both should work hand in hand. He paid great homage to the Santa Fe System who was paying out millions in good wages to the employees and it was due the employees to give the Santa Fe system the proper support when it came to the election of city, county, state officers, congressmen and president that the policies of the railroad ought to be upheld and that they could not pay good wages and keep men employed if they were permitted to be robbed and not permitted to charge reasonable freight and passenger rates. He said the Colored people were making good at the shops and as long as they continued to make good they were there to stay. He said irrespective of political parties it was due to the laboring man, especially the Santa Fe, to help that class of office seekers who would not do anything to Injure the Santa Fe or the wages of the laboring man. Prof. J. P. King was the orator of the eve- Wm. Green & Son Grocery Company It is well to remember that Fancy Groceries do not necessarily call for Fancy Prices The most Economical Store in Topeka to do your purchasing New Hallowee Dates lb.....15c Vard Dates lb.....40c Sun Maid Seeded Raisins 15oz package .....15c Sun Maid Seedless Raisins 15oz package .....15c Currents 7oz pkg.....15c pound .....30c Smyrna Layer Figs lb.....45c Black Mission Figs lb.....25c Citron Peel .....70c Lemon Peel .....50c The most Economic Topeka to do One of These Tables —the work slips over the Folds in a jiffy. Hangs another you have with old much quicker. Table. slip or slide. THEY LAST it easy for you to have you will save by having ```markdown ``` Peerless Electric Iron, made and guaranteed by Chicago Flexible Shaft Company that distribution are no perfect end. Ironing Table with each Send no money. Pay COMPANY Topeka, Kansas ning and he meld the audience spell bound for forty-five minutes by paying tributes to the Santa Fe system, Mr. Mims and the Colored and white employees who are working hand in hand for the building of the Santa Fe Railroad. He referred to the loyalty of the Colored people during the World War and the have always been loyal to the Flag and the government. And the Santa Fe could count on them being loyal to their great railroad system. He admonished the Colored people to be economic, save their money, make time and gove the company a day's work for a days' pay. He said there were too many young Colored men who lay off pay day to have a good time. They ought to save their money, buy homes and take advantage of the opportunity which they how have and never had before. WHO IS WHO IN LAWRENCE? Mr. Wm. Christopher Brown, who who was born in Macon, Ga., in 1879, is the owner of the largest panatorium and one of the best and most successful cleaning establishments in this country. He and his wife are first class business partners. Mr. Brown attended the public schools of Macon and was employed by the late Judge Emory Spears of the Federal Court of Georgia, where Mr. Brown got inspiration and advanced along educational lines. It was at the Atlanta Exposition where Judge Spears was orator of the day and Booker-T. Washington made his famous speech. "Cast Down Your Bucket Where You Are," which put Mr. Brown and other young men to Orange Peel .....50c Blue Kaw Syrup No 10 can, 58c Red Kan Syrup No. 10 can..65c Log Cabin Syrup lg. can $1.15 Country Sorghum, qt.....25c Creme Oil Soap, 4 bars.....25c Gold Dust, large pkg.....15c Tanlac, bottle, .....15c Stanolax Oil, 10 oz bottle.....65c Syrup of Figs.....48c S. S. S. large bottle.....$1.45 NORTHERN NEGRO MENTALLY SUPERIOR TO SOUTHERN WHITE MAN equal or superior mentality of the Southern whites they could not have been relied upon, therefore we agree with Mr. Herbert Alexander that the Northern Negro, who has educational advantages as well as his political rights and who is fair and impartial, is bound to be superior mentally over the Southern white brother who has inferior schools and colleges for himself, much less inferior for the colored. If the Southern white man will not build high class institutions for his own race, it is not expected of him to do much for colored; therefore the colored people who want and are permitted to attend schools, colleges and universities without interference along with other races are bound to be superior to that class of people of the South who ostracise and exclude themselves from all other races, not being able to become bright and up on general problems that interest the whole world. The Northern colored man should take advantage of this boost of Mr. Alexander and go forward and do more. The colored men of the North have not taken advantage along financial and business lines, when the colored man from the South came North and pushed himself up by buying the rented houses that the colored man of the North had lived in all his life and loafed around, on his superior mental ability and education, where his Southerner colored brother has come along on his push and energy and made the business. The Northern colored man is not doing what he should do along the line that would make a race prosperous and grow faster. We welcome the Southern brother to the North, as he will not only be a help to himself but a help to both races. We are glad to see that the white man has at last conceded that colored people have some brain and measure along with other races of the world. The people who read this article can refer to the notations given by Mr. Alexander in the war Department at Washington. thinking. We afterwards entered Tuskegee Institute in 1896. He was first lieutenant and sergeant major of Tuskegee and graduate in 1901 from the Academic and Trades Departments. He came to Topeka in 1901 and acquist of Mr. Washington to assist Prof. Carter in the Kausas Institute School. He opened up the tailoring department, after which he came to Lawrence in 1902, and opened up business for himself. He has worked from 5 to 10 people. He married to Miss Bertha M. Crutchfield of Garnett who was one of Kansas' leading and dignified educated young ladies. She is his partner in business and Mr. Brown says had it not been for her he never would have succeeded. They own rent property and a nice home, are among Lawrence's leading citizens and highly respected by both races. Mr. Brown is a member of Warren Street Baptist church and financial secretary, which position he has held for ten years. The citizens sent him Ise