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MRS. ETTA SCOTT, LADY EVANGELIST REPLIES TO J. E. MASON OF OKLA. Mrs. Scott, of Kansas City, Kansas, Leading Lady Evangelist, Replies to J. E. Mason, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, on, His Criticisms on the Inefficiency of the Pulpit and Shortcomings of Both Races. An Open Letter and an Answer to Mr. J. E. Mason on THE MULATIO QUESTION Mr. J. E. Mason; I note an article in The Topeka Plaindealer dated Oct. 19th, 1923, written by J. E. Mason, informing the public through this paper. Your heart is indicting a good thing. So, I see. souls to Christ in his time than any other bishop regardless of color. Ben Watson, the preacher, financier and sweet singer of Israel; Bishop Turner, the greatest scholar of the A. M. E. Bishropric, and this great institution needs no introduction, for it speaks for itself. Bishop and Dr. Shaffer tried, true and worthy lead- To be frank with you, I am glad to form your acquaintance through this valuable paper, and to know your heart and principle. A hint to the wise is sufficient. Live and let live. May I ask you these questions: Is thy heart right with God? Do you believe in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man? Do you believe God when he says "Out of one blood have I made all nations, and he that doth my will is acceptable in my sight; and there is neither Jew nor Greek, bound or free, male or female, but ye are all one in Christ." Mr. Mason, whose heart is indicting a good thing? These are your own words: "There can be no mulatto leadership. It is just as impossible for a mulatto to make a true and trusty leader, as there would be for a mule to preside over a stable of horses. We have allowed our foolish sympathy to get mixed up with psychology and metaphysics. A mulatto has all the vice of his parentage and the virtue of neither, if either had a virtue." Brother Mason—whose heart is indicting a good thing—meet Sister Etta Scott of Kansas City, Kansas, one of God's little humble servants. "Glad to know you, Sister Scott." "Oh! I am so delighted to have met you, too, Brother Mason; come, sit down; have this chair. Let us have a plea-a-morning's chat. "I want you to know, sir, I am a mulatto; a God fearing woman. Neither am I ashamed of my nationality. I feel to say, like Paul: 'am a Roman's therefore let me alone and I will tell you 'God is love' and that Christ died for all men. Keep indicting a good thing, and I'll tell you I am proud I am a mulatto; one of God's creations personally. Enough of the Ethiopian blood coursing thru my veins to be affectionate, passionate, forgiving, cheerful, spiritual, not easily influenced, and to know no discouragement. A temptation of trial is a tonic to my very soul—it yanks me out of the wrong path into the right path; sets me up on my feet, gives me a tighter grip on life, a Enough of the English blood to be haughty, proud, and dignified and to admire, esteem and honor virtue, character and the beautiful and higher ideals of life. For there isn't anything too good or too high for the Englishman. And enough of the Indian blood to smoke by peace pipe, keep quiet, take things as they come, make the best and most out of life—with a faith believing it will be better further on. But I warn you, don't arouse, don't stir up this Indian blood; for if you do, I'll go on the warpath when it comes to the right—which knows no fear of either the white man or the black man, or any other man—so far as that is concerned. And with the blood of these four nations coursing through my veins, my very being, yes, my very soul, gives you an insight into my nature, my characteristics, my true disposition. And I am not ashamed of these characteristics—rather proud of them. And yet, I promise God, the blood of Jesus Christ covers them all, backed by the Holy Ghost, who brings my will under his will, gives me a broader vision of life; makes me see and know there is someone else in the world besides "me and mine." And to love God supremely and my neighbor as myself. I, for one mulatto, resent your remarks. Do you mean to tell me such men as the honorable Fred Douglas, the silver tongued orator and statesman, Dr. Booker T. Washington, a leader for all the people, who taught the people to not only educate the head, but the heart and hands as well; yes, the great scholar and friend of all men, for his teachings were far-reaching. Bishop Abraham Grant, the great bishop and evangelist of the A. N. K. Bishonje, who bought moi TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 28, 1923. souls to Christ in his time than any other bishop regardless of color, Ben Watson, the preacher, financier and sweet singer of Israel; Bishop Turner, the greatest scholar of the A. M. E. Bishropric, and this great institution needs no introduction, for it speaks for itself. Bishop and Dr. Shaffer tried, true and worthy leaders, whose efforts were untiring. Blind Boon, the great musician—who entertained kings and queens—and thousands out of all nations have paid homage to this great man. These were all mulatto men. And can you truthfully say these great men lacked true and trusty leadership? And that it was just as impossible for them to make a true leader as it stronger hold on faith, and then after passing through this great trial or tonic I am more determined than ever to go forward in God's name. It lifts me up to higher heights. General Scott, who fought in the Mexican war on my Irish side. Enough of this blood to be witty, should you care to term it that, jovial, good natured, full of love and patience and confidence. But please don't let me lose that—confidence. would be for a mule to preside over a stable of race horses? And that these great stars had all the vices of their parentage and the virtues of neither? Such great men as our own Bishop Parks would not dare make the state-Parks would not dare make the statement you have made of these great characters, for their lives have touched the lives of these great men. Therefore, one great star knows the value of another great star. These are all great men and worthy leaders; whose works and good deeds live after them. Honor to whom honor is due. King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, whose mother was an Ethiopian and his father King David. God blessed this man with more wisdom, knowledge, understanding fame, honor and riches, than any man before of this mixed blooded man, "The half has never been tolled;" and that is what I am trying to tell you, Mr. Mason, the half has never been tolled. Perhaps I had better explain this point, too. King Solomon said "I am black, but comely." He had reference to the church and not himself. (Get busy and read your Bible.) The color of a man's skin does not make true leadership, Mr. Mason. It is principle and character and that principle and character must come leadership. A God-called leader is one whose heart is right—and just—and open to all men, and can give all men, races, and nations that which is due them of their virtues and vices, and can see the vices and virtues in all men, races and nations. This is what you call true leadership. And you know, Mr. Mason, the world is not full of such leaders. It takes a God-fearing man or woman to stand out in the defense of the right and condemn the wrong regardless of that individual, race, or nation. I challenge you to tell me such men as Col. Roose Simmons and Mr. Dubois and other great mulattoes throughout every state in the Union lack virtue and honor. I'll admit the mulatto is the mule. He is between the white man and the black man. And you know what it takes to produce a mule—a horse, and a jackass. Therefore you and the white man must get together and decide which is the horse and which is the jackass. I am the mule. Muleatto. Not long ago, Mr. Mason, I stood in First A. M. E. Church of Kansas City, Kansas, and told the people God would raise up a black man, an Ethiopian; not a Negro. For to be a negro leader and negro race is an inferior race and leadership. Therefore to be an Ethiopian leader of the Ethiopian race is a superior race and leadership. Yes, an Ethiopian who will lead his people out into their own, wake them up to their rightful name (Ethiopians). The black man who is a people, a race who has a history, and gave to the world its first civilization. A people that will in the future demand and command respect from all nations. It may be that you are that great black man of the hour. To my mind you are the Moses of your people. A man, a leader that will stand out in the open and contend for those positions and honors the mulattoes hold that are due and belongs to your own black boys and girls. I admire the man or woman that will stand out in the open for that, which is right, regardless of that individual race, or nation. Today, Mr. Mason, you are a freer man than I am. L the mulatto, am bound under the white man and the black man. You are bound under the white man only. Therefore, Mr. Mason, God has sent me forth with a message to the church, home and state. Yes, a burning message to the white man, the black man, the brown man, the red man, and the yellow man. Hear me, East, West, North and South; God is going to liberate the mulatto from under the white man and the black man. So is God going to liberate the black man from under the white man. God is going to liberate Ireland—hear me, church, home and state, hear me white man, black man brown man, red man, yellow man—God is going to set all men free. And, as I write, my soul is set on fire. "Glory" for the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man must come. Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. Therefore Mr. Mason, if you are not satisfied with the way things are going, you with you pen, the mighty sword; spare not, we do not want nor ask your sympathy—son, remember, God is on his throne and will take care of His own; His eyes are never closed; His eyes are open to every cry and need. And his arms are outstretched to whom so ever will let Him come. And whom so ever will includeth every white man, every black man, every brown man, every red man, every yellow man. He has bread enough for all. Why, my child, you are not in a position to help yourself, much less sympathize with me. You are just out of slavery; and at this late hour leaving the South, going North. And what is it for? Well we all know. Therefore, you need our sympathy just about as much as we need yours. Am I my brother's keeper? Again I say, "Go ahead!" then spate not city, aloud; black leadership for black people. I challenge and date you to remove such worthy leaders as Simons, Dubois, Ransom, Guffen, Dacote, King, Green Arnett, Parnett Kennedy, Brooks, Whittenburg Thompson, Tompkins, Watson, Morrow; take the man out of Lincoln Institute, Topeka; Peck out of Quindaro; Jackson out of Allen Chanel Remove all the mulatto's out of your pulpits, churches, bishops, lodges. And fill these places of honor with black men and women. There are enough educated black men and women to fill all of these places of honor with credit to their own race. It is due them. It belongs to them. Remove sympathy and let them proudly sweep into their own. And I'll take the platform and sweep from the Atlantic to the Pacific, like a Moses go before the American people, and, like Ether, plead the cause of my people; ask for our own schools and teachers, lodges, churches and bishops; our own social affairs; and if need be, I'll cross the mighty deep into far-away Africa—and there like Ether plead the cause of my people—The American and African Mulatto. Mr. Mason, you are fifty years ahead of us; but listen; give us one hundred years, yea, fifty; make it twenty-five years—and we will build a character, a race, a nation; that you and the nations will be proud of. Yours for the right—and just—cause; and best interests of the African and American black man and the African and American mulatto. ETTA SCOTT. 253 N. 9th Street. Evangelist. Kansas City, Kansas. Don't fail to hear the great Evangelist, Rev. Wm. Winston of North Little Rock, Arkansas, at St. John's A. M. K. Church, beginning Sunday Dec. 30th. Daniel Tunley, age 63 years, died at his home in Oklahoma City, Dec. 6th. Mr. Frank Tunley of Topeka, and Walter Tunley of Kansas City, his brothers, attended the funeral. He leaves a wife and ten children, one sister and four brothers to mourn their loss. New York, December 21.—Shatp decline in the number of lynchings in the United States during the year 1923, the figure being 26 as against 61 in 1922, was laid to the agitation for a federal anti-lynching law, and to the northward migration of Negroes, in a statement today by James Weldon Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, New York. Mississippi and Florida leads the list of lynching states with 5 moh murders each. Georgia is second with 4. Oklahoma is third with 3. Arkansas, Alabama and Texas have 2 each Other states in which one lynching occurred are: Louisiana, Missouri and Virginia. Only 7 out of the 26 persons were charged with assault upon women, and in the case of one of the seven, the janitor of the University of Missouri, grave doubt was subsequently cast upon the guilt of the mob's victim. Other offenses for which lynchings occurred include: mistaken identity, adding in escape, associating with white women, being in an automobile accident, remaining in a town where Negroes were not wanted, and frightening white children by walking harmlessly along a country road. Two of the victims of lynching mobs were white men. One colored woman was lynched in, Pickens, Mississippi. "Two main causes brought about the decline in lynching in 1923," said Mr. Johnson. "First was the agitation on the floor of Congress, and throughout the country, for a federal anti-lynching bill, the measures introduced by Mr. Dyer passing the last House of Representatives by a vote of 230 to 119. The second main cause was the northward migration of Negroes by the hundreds of thousands. This has borne in on the South that lynching will have to be stopped if the best labor the South can get for its plantations and industries is to be retained. Prospects for the enactment of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill in the present Congress are excellent, in the light of President Coolidge's anti-lynching pronouncement in his message to Congress. It is to be hoped that in a very few years, the crime of lynching will have been completely wiped out in America." Fights Extradition Three important cases have been fought lately by branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. One of them is an extradition case, one a protest against the showing of the "Birth of a Nation" film, both in New Jersey; and the third is a civil rights case won for a colored girl in Des Moines. Extradition The extradition case was fought in Trenton, for Silas Parmore for whom Governor Walker of Georgia had sent an extradition application to Governor Silzer of New Jersey. Although the Georgia Governor had given assurance that the colored man would be given a fair trial in Georgia, and although Governor Silzer had said he would permit the man to be extradited to Georgia, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People stopped the extradition by a writ of habeas corpus. Klemmer Kalteisen and William D. Danbury, attorneys appeared before Governor Silzer. Vice-Chancellor Backen as a result of the N. A. A. C. P. action has allowed a writ of habeas corpus on which argument will be held in Newark, New Jersey on December 26. Prompt and energetic action of the N. A. A. C. P. branch in Camden, New Jersey has resulted in the barring of "The Birth of a Nation" which had been scheduled for showing theirs. The picture has never been shown in Camden, owing to the N. A. A. C. P. efforts, though it has been exhibited in neighboring towns. Irving T. Nutt, of the Camden Branch, N. A. A. C. P. seeing the announcement of the picture promptly communicated with the Director of Public Safety and with A. E. Flournay, Secretary of the Branch Executive Committee appeared before the Board of Censors to oppose showing of the picture. The Board then voted unanimously that the picture be not shown. When the exhibitors claimed that objectionable features of the film had been removed, and claimed that the picture could be shown in every city and state in the Union, Mr. Nutt communicated with the N. A. PRICE FIVE CENTS, $1.50 PER YEAR A. C. P. National Office in New York an obtained information of the barring of the film in various states and cities. As a consequence the film was definitely and finally barred in Camden. Mr. Nutt writes: "It is another victory for systematic and efficient organization." Civil Rights Case in Des Moines The Des Moines, Iowa, Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, reports that a court verdict has been rendered in favor of Miss Dottie Blaghain, a colored girl, thrown out of a local theatre on November 11, 1923, because she was occupying a section that had been set apart for white people. The N. A. A. C. P. through its Legal Redress Committee co-operated with Mrs. Blagburn's attorneys, Messrs. Howard & Taylor, and helped prosecute the case in the Municipal Court, on an indictment charging the theatre owner with violation of the Iowa Civil Rights Statute. On December 11, just one month after the violation, a jury composed exclusively of white persons, returned a verdict of guilty against the theatre owner. The case was reported to the National Office by William L. Taylor, Secretary of the Des Moines Branch, N. A. A. C. P. 94,729 SIGN N. A. A. C. P. PETITIONS FOR RELEASE OF HOUSTON MARTYRS J. W. Johnson Arranges With President Coolidge for Formal Presentation With 94,729 signatures affixed to the N. A. A. C. P. petition for the release of the imprisoned members of the 24th Infantry, and the certainty that the total number will exceed the goal of 100,000 originally set, James Weldon Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, on Thursday, December 20, went to Washington and interviewed President Coolidge to arrange for formal presentation of the petition. On his return to New York from Washington, on Friday, December 21, Mr. Johnson said: "The President received me cordially and listened with interest to my recital of the facts preceding and following the so-called Houston riot. I told him we were about ready to present the petition asking pardon of the 54 members of the 24th Infantry still imprisoned in Leavenworth Penitentiary for their share in the Houston riot of 1917. Furthermore, I talked while in Washington, with Senator Arthur Capper, a member of the N. A. A. C. P. National Board, and with Senator Charles Curtis. Both of these Senators have written the President strong letters urging the release of the men. "The N. A. A. C. P. intends to invite a representative delegation to participate in the prosecution of the N. A. A. C. P. petition. So far as practicable all organizations, fraternal orders and other bodies, who have interested themselves in this campaign, will be invited to send a representative. An ooon as the definite date has been arranged with President Coolidge the details will be made public. Meanwhile the colored people of America are to be congratulated on the strength of this united effort they have made." FRANK P. CHISHOLM, ON BEHALF OF TUSKEGEE "GIVES A GOOD BUCKET OF MILK AND THEN—KICKS OVER THE TAIL" The Tuskegee Secretary stated in the press that in the United States "nearly 2,000,000 Negro children of school age never see the inside of a school house." Unless such a very erroneous statement is corrected, it might injure both the Negro and the South. We will therefore show how the Tuskegee officer, perhaps innocently and unintentionally, stumbled into a great error by a misapplication or a misinterpretation of statistics. We are a Southerner, who has lived most of his life in the South, altho we now live in New York, and we desire to see the whole hard truth told about the South—but nothing more nor less than the truth. By William Pickena It cannot be denied, as the Tuskegee statement claims, that the Negro throut the South gets less than a proportionately fair share of the school funds, and that his school terms are not only too short, but what is worse, are much shorter than the terms of white schools in the same locality; and that the division of school money is very unfair, as when, for example, the Negro is 41 per cent of the population in Alabama and gets only 10 or 11 per cent of the school money, or when a 45 per cent Negro population in Georgia gets only a 20 per cent share. A similar story, with slightly varying percentages, can be told on every state in the South, and on some of the Northern states where there are segregated schools. But that is quite another thing from saying that 2,000,000 Negro children never see the inside of a school. And curiously enough we find it easy to refute this Tuskegee statement by another statement from Tuskegee, and to show that the most likely truth is that very few colored children in the United States never see the inside of a school house. If there be one child who never gets to school, it is too many—but that is no reason for saying that there are 2,000,000. Tuskegee Institute published a "Negro Year Book." On page 236 of its 1921-22 year book is the statement, taken from the latest census, that there are only 3,796,957 Negro children of school age (5 to 20 years) in those United States, and that those of this number, who, were not "enrolled in school" in the census year, were 1,766,588. This last figure is what led the Tuskegee secretary into a conclusion so terrible and blundering, and so unjust to both the Negro and the South. It is one of those deductions due to overzealousness and a lack of skill in getting at the meaning of facts. He was tripped up by that "school age" limit, from 5 to 20 years; for it is clear that most of that group, say, from 15 to 20 years of age, in the year when the census was taken, had finished school and gone to work, as do most of the children of every race on earth, similarly situated; again, many of those under 15 years of age were not in school in the census year, or before the census was taken, but had been in school in previous years and perhaps would be in school the very next year; and finally, most of those who were only 5 years old, and many of those who were 6 or even 7 years old, had not yet been started in school. In short, the census figure of the number of Negro children from 5 to 20 years old, who happened to be out of school in the one year 1920, has no necessary relation whatever to the number of Negro children who "never see the inside of a school"—except that such figure indicates very certainly that the number who never get in must be much smaller than that figure. But, so far as that figure is concerned, there could be not even one who "never sees the inside of a school house." On the other hand, it is doubtless true that every American of experience has empirical knowledge that there are Negro children, and some others, in the United States who never get to school, and that a disproportionate number of the colored children who do get to school, have schools that are inadequate and unfairly supported. This last is the really worth while part of the Tuskegee statement; that the Negro child gets an unfair percentage, an unjustly small proportion, of the school funds—as when he gets about 20 cents to the white child's dollar. And we should even be brave enough to admit that this unfair division is not justified by the Tuskegee officer's apology that the South is "poor, wasted by war and pillage," and so on. A fair division of the money has nothing whatever to do with the question of how much money there is to divide. We can be just and honest, even if we are "poor." And as to the pillages of the Civil War, it might be remarked that the South has now many times as much money to spend on education, and actually spends on education many times more money, than we spent 70 years ago, before we were "pillaged." The Tuskegee appeal also misses the mark when it says: "The remedy lies in more education and less agitation." Such a statement is hardly half true, for we need more agitation of the light sort, even of the sort which the Tuskegee Secretary is doing in that statement—if only he had been more careful about his arithmetic and his interpretation of such institut material as the statistics of the (Continued on Page 3) Meadow Gold Butter TRIPLE SEALED The absolute cleanliness of Meadow Gold Butter is assured by its being triple wrapped and sealed at the creamery. Its freshness is assured by its being churned fresh daily. Its purity is assured by the use of Pure Pasteurized Cream. 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DAWSON OF NEW ORLEANS BRINGING THINGS TO PASS October 25. 1923 Topoka, Kansas, Mr. Nick Childs, Dear Sir: I received your letter also the paper comes weekly, how did you manage to keep up with me? I thought I was lost to the world when I was snatched from Kansas City, but I found out that you kept in touch with me. I am doing just fine, the people are saying that the old historic St. James is in the best condition now than it has been in years. My congregation continues to grow. Some one joins at every service, I am much pleased with the people and they seem to be perfectly satisfied with my service. They have done and are still doing everything in their power to make my stay pleasant. I purchased $10,500 worth of property for the church since I came here last January and I want to take this property to conference clear of debt and the people seem to be just as anxious for that as I. I just closed a revival with 46 accessions to the church and the fire is still burning. The Lord has wonderfully blessed my labor since coming here. I have nothing to regret of the change. If I am kept in such pulpit as I have at present, the other fellow can have the bishop rick so far as I am concerned. I am happy as can be, a fine bishop, fine church, fine people, a nice passonage, a big city and being well paid for my labor and highly respected by my parishoners, why should I not be happy. I am sending you check for three dollars ($3.00) for your paper. I hope to see you in Louisville next May should life last. I know you all want your bishop returned and I hope your desires will be granted. I read an article written by Dr. Hansom in the Southern Recorder where he states that all of conferences asked the bishop's return, I think that was grand. Mrs. Dawson says she hopes you should we stop at the same place. I will not eat all the fish next May guess you remember St. Louis. B. G. Dawson. The Rebecca Tabernacle wishes all Temples and Tabernacles a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Rebecca Tabernaella did not have its monthly meeting because of the daughters wanting to attend the funeral of the husband of one of our most loyel daughters, Dtr. Nannle Powell. The closing meeting was held Dec. 17. A large number were present. The annual report of the secretary and treasurer was given. 192 daughters reported in good standing. Money received $325.45, money in bank $331.96. Dtr. Pauline Woodfork. ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH, SALINA, KANSAS Rev. S. A. Williams, Pastor. Splendid services, with good attendance at our church all day Sunday. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." These were the words of the text selected by Pastor Williams for Sunday morning discourse. Theme: "Faithfulness." Our pastor was enabled by the Holy Spirit to give us a burning message, emphasizing the importance of being faithful unto death. There is nothing in the secular world that we can point to with pride, that has not cost faithfulness. So it is just as essential in the religious world, if we hope to receive the crown of life. A very impressive sermon, full of strong, wholesome facts. Supt. H. Browner was at his post Sunday in the Sunday School and a very interesting lesson was taught. The Sunday School is preparing their Christmas program. At 3 p. m. Sunday, Special Service was conducted under the auspices of the Tennessee Club, a goodly number were present and enjoyed the following program: Song by The Tennessee Chorus. Scripture Reading by Pastor, 27th Psalm; Invocation, Deacon D. L. Taylor; Solo, Mrs. Lola Reil; Reading, Mrs. Parker; Sermon, by Pastor Williams, Subject, "Launch Out into the Deen." Offering. At 8 p. in., Rev. Luther Franklin delivered a very timely sermon using as a theme, "Does it pay to have Jesus. The Spirit of the Lord characterized the services thruout the day Sunday. 'an to have Sunrise Services at our church Christmas morning. We anticipate a glorious time. There was much interest in the announcement that Miss Bessie Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Green was secretly married Aug. 14, 1923 to Rev. O. H. Burbridge, a former pastor of the A. M. E. Church of this city. Miss Green is at present teaching in Dunbar School, a very clever and talented young lady. Rev. Burbridge is pastoring in Pratt, Kansas. Invitations are being issued to attend a reception in their honor on Christmas day at the home of the bride's parents, 227 Morrison Ave. The carnival given at Dunbar School last Thursday evening under the auspices of the P. T. Association was a decided success. CURTIS' SECRETARY RESIGNS Miss Lola Williams of Columbus Succeeds Mrs. Fay Crossley Washington, Nov. 30.—(Special) Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas today announced the resignation of Mrs. Fay Crossley, who has served for several years as his private secretary, and the appointment of Miss Lola Williams to the secretaryship, effective December 1. Miss Williams, who comes from Columbus, Kan., has been with the Senator for five years. For a number of years prior to that time she was employed by Al F. Williams, now United States district attorney. At the same time the Senator announced the promotion of Miss Florence Caulson, a Topeka girl in his office, to the assistant secretaryship and the employment of Miss Esther McClelland of Olathe as a new member of his office force. Miss McClelland has served as a clerk in the post office department in Washington since the beginning of the war. How many colored women of Kansas has he given jobs? Bro. Charley, don't you know they are voters now? We do not expect anything from the Democrats but it seems to us from a sycamore tree that after 25 years in Congress you might be able to point with pride to several paying positions to the colored voters of Kansas both in Washington and Kansas. Senators, the boys want die. Miss Magaline Brown, Kansas City Mo., is spending the holidays with Miss Juanita Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wilson had a family reunion at their home on Christmas, all of the children being present. Prof. and Mrs. M. W. Freeman had as their dinner guests Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Reeves and mr. R. J. Morgan. Most Cherished among the Gifts bestowed by the Passing Year is the memory of the pleasant relations with those whom we have been privileged to serve. And so it is most sincerely that we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year PORO COLLEGE Mr. and Mrs. Malone PORO HAIR AND TOILET PRODUCTS CARL MAZE FRESH and STAPLE GROCERIES AND MEATS Reasonable Prices All Patronage Appreciated Phone 25-763 923-25 W. 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BRING ALL OF YOUR PRINTING NEEDS TO THE PLAINDEALER OFFICE WHEN IN KANSAS CITY stop at the stop at the HARRIS HOUSE Kansas City, Kansas Board and Rooms, Soft Drinks Bottle Drinks, Cigars, Ice Cream and Lucoe Mr and Mrs Harris, Proprietors 430 Virginia Avenue J. E. MACE GROCERIES and MEATS Phone 6316 823 West Gordon St. North Topeka, Kansas We are glad to say that Rev. Shepard is somewhat improved at this writing, and Rev. Banks has come to relieve him. The Bethel A. M. E. Church is having a $500 Rally Sunday. The country store was a success last week at the church, given by Brother Neil Pierce and son. The ladies had a fine success in their bazaar given by ladies of the church. Mrs. H. C. Crawford of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city visiting her mother and father., Mrs. Maggie Bolling, on 405 W. Forest, for the holidays. The Ladies' Aid met at the home of Prof. Wright's on West Kansas St., and the ladies are making a quilt and Mrs. Wright served a two course luncheon. The ladies adjourned at 5 p.m. to meet at the home of Mrs. Pearl Dismuke. On November 21st past, the young married couples of this city organized themselves into a social club known as the Merry-Makers. The following officers were elected for the year: Attorney Avis W. Martin, President; Mrs. Edward King. Vice President; Mrs. Hebert Wilson, Secretary; Prof. Clyde Cole, Treasurer. Other members of the club are: Mr and Mrs. Allen Chipley; Mr. and Mrs Earl McKee; Atty. and Mrs. A. W Martin; Mr. and Mrs. Hebert Wilson; and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cole. Atty. Avis W. Martin was in Miami and Sapulpa, Oklahoma, last week for two days on legal business. Mrs. Edward King entertained the Merry-Makers club last week at her home, and a wonderful time was reported. Attorneys R. M. Van Dyne of Toneka, and W. G. Moffitte of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, were in the city last week on legal business and stopped with Atty. Martin. They are all associated with the law firm of Scott, Van Dyne, Carrie, Moffitte and Martin. CHETOPA, KANSAS Mrs. Hudson, Mr L. T. Miller and son Herod motored to Oklahoma Thursday on a business trip. Mrs. G. A. Grasson and her daughter ping also Mr. Dorsey and daughter. Miss Frances McGee spent SaturMr. Arthur Jackson of Croweburg day evening in Yale visiting relatives visited in Yale Saturday. The Methodist Sunday School will have a Xmas tree on Xmas eve at the church. Mrs. Myrtle Gaines is employed as housekeeper for Mrs. Nettle Hudson. Mr. Earnest Watkins and Mr. Nora Stiles visited in Yale Sunday. Mrs. Nettle Hudson will spend the week end at home with her husband Mr. Dentist Hudson. Mr. Jessie Giles was injured seriously in Froliot, Kansas Wednesday, friends and relatives in Croweburg and Girard through the Xmas week. Mr. Bailey Grayson, carl Jackson, also their grandfather Mr. B. G. Jackson motored to Croweburg Sunday. Mrs Dewberry spent Saturday shopping in Pittsburg. Mesdames Corinne Reed Kandall, Frances Adams went to Kansas City first Friday to spend the holidays. Mrs. Lydle entertained the Wo- Mrs. Lydele entertained the Woman's Mission Circle Friday. Messrs Carr, Jones, Curtis and C. A. Glasse motored down to Chetopa last Sunday in the Glasse car. Messrs. Ralph Cole, and W. L. Thompson, musicians, of Pittsburg, Kansas, piano and drummer, respectively, played at the entertainment last Saturday night to a well pleaed house. These gentlemen deserve personal mention. Those who spent the evening in Oswego were: Mrs. C. Dray, Bryce and D. Wilson, N. Patterson. Messrs Willand Jones, Sherman Crowder, C. Dial, Mrs. R. Dial, Ione SHOES 835 North Kansas Ave. (Anything That's Real) (Office—515 N. Main St. Phone Mkt. 1344 Wichita, Kana M. G. Blackwell, President A. F. McClinton, Sec-Treas. 005 N. Main St. Phone Doug. 723-J ATTENTION, BEAUTY DOCTORS California Sun Parlor and School of Beauty and Culture Classes Be- gin Sent St. Helena New gin Sept. 15. Enroll Now Send for our Text Book. The SUCCESSFUL HAIRDRESSER. The book is a thorough and complete course in Diseases of the Scalp and Skin, Facial Massage, Manicuring Marcel and Water Washing; an interesting treatise on all branches of the profession. Special price, $1.00. Send no Money. Pay Your Postmar 521 North 33rd St. Omaha, Nebr. Dial, Mr. and Mrs Ulysses R. Smith Mrs. L. Bedell of Oswego is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. M. Johnson is visiting friends in Parsons. The Christmas program at Douglas school was cancelled. Please prepare a box for the social will give date later. Miss Evelyn Thompson, is absent from school this week. Little Mintha Jones, Archibald N. and Eugene Washington have returned to school. Little Anna James and Buster Brown of Vinia have entered school, total 32 Vin primary department. The guests from Pittsburg last Saturday who attended the entertainment were, Mesdames Clay, Eastman, Misses Roy V. Pierce, Thelma Johnson, Mesdames, Smith, Williams Messra Cole, Thompson, Young and Lessley. Mrs. Henry Caldwell, daughter Altah and Lottie Caldwell were in town shopping Tuesday. Mr. Buckner of Oswego was in the city Sunday visiting friends. Mr. Robert Lincoln united with the St. Paul chapel. Mrs Henry L. Edmunds will serve supper at the Opera House, Christmas night. Everybody welcome. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS. 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. R. M. LEE, Attorney for the plaintiff. Attest: W. E. Anderson Clerk of the District Court. By Carrie Bush. Dept. Clerk of the Dist. Court. NOTICE OF HEARING OF APPLICATION 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 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 parole, commutation of sentence or a parole be given said Walter Watts. Walter Watts, Petitioner. PUBLICATION NOTICE Lottie C. Kemper and W. W. Smith will take notice that they have been sued as defendants in a case in the District Court of Kansas in and for Shawnee county, with others, by Bertha W. Smith, plaintiff, whose petition is now on file in said court, and that you must answer said petition on or before the 28th day of December, 1921 or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you, and the title to the west half of the S. E. quarter of section 3, township 12, range 16, E., of the 6th P. M. in Kansas, quieted against you and the plaintiff adjudged the owner thereof in fee. Attorney for Plaintiff. Nov. 16 3t. NOTICE OF HEARING OF APPLE CATION FOR EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY --- Notice is hereby given that Jimmie Sims who was convicted in the district court of Shawnee county, on its 17th day of March, 1922, of the crime of grand larceny, and who was sentenced to imprisonment in the State per tenancy 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 Topaka, Kansas on the 7th day of January, at ten o'clock a.m., and where any person may apply and show cause why such appl- should or should not be granted a pardon, commutation of ren- or a paroll be given said Jim- ims. JIMMIE SIMS. Petitioner. (Continued from Page 1) census. His article agitates the question of Negro education—and his illogicality will somewhat agitate intelligent people. Agitation for education is certainly good agitation, and so is agitation for the whole business of interracial justice, fairness and peace. Let colored men agitate it; and let more white men agitate it; but withal let us tell the truth and be careful of our figures. Spoken truth is greater than silent truth. Truth written is greater than truth merely thought. Lieutenant Governor Ben. F. Paulen, who is one of the conservative Republicans, is spoken of as one of the strong candidates for the Republican nomination in 1924. He is from Fredonia. His folks say he is the same the year around. Just a common dignified citizen. He served in the State Senate for four years and voted for the best interests of the whole people. He is a member of the Bonus Board which is paying out millions of dollars to the boys of Kansas who served in the World War. His many friends say he will make a good Governor and they are googal to run him. He is now training for the 1924 Derby. All world war veterans who were student at Western University 1918, Quindora, Kansas, are hereby notified that there will be a reunion at Western University, June 15, 1924. Those who will attend please send their names and communication to Past Commander Clarence Hardy, Jordan Post, 318, American Legion, 1200 Washington St., Phone 8226.—Adv. 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 ss. Creditors and all other persons interested are hereby notified that the undersigned was, on the 16th 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. 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Correct Haberdasch Merry Christmas and Happy New Year CHECKER CAB --- Locals Locals Mrs. Neil Pierce has been elected as a teacher for the Douglas school on West Tenth Street. Mr. Banks, of Mississippi, is making his home in our city. He is a man three in his family. We are glad to have Lawyer Martin and wife of Topeka in our city. We welcome them thrice. Such good men as he is are needed in this city. Mr. Clyde Cole of this city is teaching in Chatman, Kansas, and Mr. Thomas Early is teaching in Parsons, Kansas. Mrs. Acquilla Coleman, of Hopewell Sanatium and daughter, Mrs. Harry Morgan and little son LeRoy, spent the week end visiting Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bradshaw of Fort Riley, Kan. Mrs. Toga White of Hutchinson Kansas, spent a few days with Mrs. J. W. Finney. She leaves our city very much and is thinking of making Toneka her home in the future. The students of the Teachers College gave a fine program at the Baptist church Friday night. Miss Salonnie Jones of Muskogee, Okla., rendered the program, singing and speaking was the feature of the evening. Miss Marie Smith, teacher of Crowburg, Kansas, was quietly married to Mr. James Galloway of this city. He is a fine young man, and he had bought a beautiful home at 405 West Second St., a modern cottage with 6 rooms, for his bride, before the marriage. Memorial services were held for Mrs. Mary R. Talbert, one of our great race women. A very interesting paper about the life of Mrs. Talbert was read by Mrs. Grey. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Malone. Two selections were played on the Victrola. Burton. On Dec. 2 Mrs Gertrude Chiles and Caline, accompanied by Mr. E. R. Major, also I. Miller, motored to Langston, Kan., where they enjoyed an elaborate turkey dinner prepared by Mrs. John Major. Mr. and Mrs. Major are retired farmers living at Langston. After dinner they motored to Leavenworth, Kan., where they visited the Old Soldiers' Home and many Golfrey, Ill., Dec. 14, 1923. Miss Edna Perry and Mrs. Wm. Tomas of St. Louis were guests of Mrs. J. Green and family a few days last week. . . Mrs. Joe Hindman and Mrs. M. A. Hindman went to Upper Alton outtend the funeral services of Mrs. Bertha Northklik, who died very suddenly Dec. 4. Burial in Oak- wood cemetery, Upper Alton, Dec. 7. . . . The entertainment given by Carol, was quite a success; proceeds Club No. 3, Captain, Mrs. Florence to go for the building funds of our new church. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kennedy are the proud parents of a baby girl born Dec. 3, 1923. · T. Dumas Art Club met Friday at the home of Mrs. C. W. French on Tyler street. The club was called to order by the president. After the regular routine of business the lesson on "Thanksgiving" was led by Mrs. E. Slaughter and Mrs. J. Shields. Quotations on Thanksgiving. A dainty two course lunch was served by the hostess. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Blindle Garrett. Mrs. Lola Scott, Pres. Mrs. Eleanor Bolton, Sec'y. Martle Williams, Reporter. Mrs. C. E. Dandridge entertained the Lalies Sunshine Birthday Club and friends at her residence, 1928 E. 10th, Dec. 13th, 1923. After the usual routine of business was transacted a short program was rendered consisting of "Current Topics," by Mrs. Clarence Bradshaw which was ably discussed by all present. A paper, --- THE CLUBS Miss Lola Scott, Pric. "How Christmas Should Influence Us," was read by Miss C M. Hall, which was very good. An excellent four course dinner was served. The guests present were Mrs. S. I' Malone, Mrs. Greenscale, Mrs. V. Pottinger, Mrs. H. Pottinger, Mrs. C. M. Hall, and Miss Verlee Dandridge. A reception for the ladies' husbands and friends will be given Dec. 25th at Mrs. Simon Hoe's residence. Mrs. A. Hall, President. Mrs. C. E. Dandridge, Secretary. THE KITCHEN CABINET True social feeling, true warmth and cordiality, naturally expresses itself in words, and is strengthened by the expression. Christmas Dishes Small cakes, sweets of all kinds, including candy, are appropriate at this season. Let the children make candy at home; it is wholesome and if not eaten at the wrong time or in too great amount will do no harm. Chocolate Drop Cookies.—Cream one-fourth of a cupful of butter, add one-half cupful of sugar, one well-beaten egg, one cupful of flour, one-half teaspoonful of soda, one-fourth cupful of milk, one and one-half squares of melted chocolate, one-half cupful of raisins and one-half teaspoonful of vanilla. Mix and drop from a teaspoon on a buttered sheet and bake in a moderate oven. Cover with white, boiled frosting. Worcester Pound Cake.—Cream together one cupful of butter and two cupfuls of sugar until light and creamy, then add the yolks of four eggs beaten thick, and beat again. Mix and slift three cupfuls of pastry flour, one-fourth teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoonful of cream of tartar, one-half teaspoonful of soda, one-half cupful of milk, one teaspoonful of vanilla and onefurth teaspoonful of mace. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk and fold in at the last well-beaten whites. Bake in a floured tube cake pan for forty-five minutes. Ice with a plain white boiled frosting if desired. Date . Bars.—Take one cupful of dates cut into small pieces, one cupful of walnut meats chopped, two well beaten eggs, one teaspoonful salt, three-fourths of a cupful of sugar, six tablespoonfuls of flour, one teaspoonful of baking powder. Add the sugar to the beaten yolks, then the flour and fold in the beaten whites at the last. Flavoring may be added if desired but the dates and nuts will be sufficient. Bake in a sheet and when cold mark off into bars. Molasses Drop Cookies.—Take no-half cupful each of butter, sugar, molasses and sour milk. Add one beataen egg, one tea-poonful of soda to two cupfuls of flour, one-half cupful of currants r raisin, cinnamon, nutmag, and ginger to taste. Stir up at night or the day before baking. Drop by spoonfuls on a baking sheet. APEX CIFTS that are Useful and Lasting Fine 3-Ply Veneer Wardrobe. Locking Device, Laundry Bag, Very Fine Quality, Special at.....$32.50 Fine Hand Sewed Frame from Cowhide Leather, Leather Lined Bag ..... $12.50 GREAT BARGAINS in Unredeemed Pledges in Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry The No Plus Ultra Art and Literary Club met at the home of Mrs. Clinton Duke Friday Dec. 14. Eighteen members were present. Mrs. Henry Jones has finished a luncheon set. Several of the ladies brought their aprons that are to be sold at the Club Bazaar that is to be held at the home of Mrs. H. C. Evans Saturday afternoon, Dec. 15. Preparations for the Club Christmas party were made. The Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Roger Fox next Friday afternoon. Mrs. Chas. Craggett, Pres. Mrs. C. C. Jones, Sec. Mrs. Chas. P. Jamison, Rep. 10, 0 MRS. ENSIE CLARK one of the leading milliners in the West. She is located at 1411 Western Avenue and has a large trade from both races. Hear the great Southern Evangelist Rev. Wm. Winston, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, at St. John's A. M. E. Church, beginning Sunday Dec. 20th. MRS. M. M. J. HAZELWOOD DEAD. As we go to press the sad news came to us of the death of Mrs. M. J. Hazelwood, of Charleston, W. Va., who passed away at her home a few days ago. Mrs. Hazelwood is the Supreme Register of Deeds of the Court of Calanthe. Rev. L. W. Bolton of Paris, Tex. preached at Shiloh Baptist church four nights last week and closed Sunday night. He attracted large audiences. He is strictly a Bible preacher, a fine flow of words and holds his audience almost spellbound. The Shiloh members like him and he will be called to that charge soon and he probably will accept. He is about 32 years old. Chief Grand Mentor A. M. Harrold of the Kansas and Nebraska Jurisdiction of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was in Topeka last week looking after the repairing of the Taborian Home. Also enroute to Kansas City, Kansas, where the Executive Board held their meeting. He reports the Order to be in a fine condition. Omaha is preparing to give the next session one of the best times in the history of the order. A large crowd of members and visitors will be present. Several important matters will come to enliven the session. He returned to his home at Omaha last Saturday after the meeting. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS—ATTENTION Those who are contemplating a visit to Excelsior Springs will do well to write Fred F. Elliott of the Star Bath House, for reservation. Accommodation sufficient and prices reasonable. $15.00 per week. The Elder Blossom Club met at the residence of Mrs. Ella Hughes, on 21st and Jefferson street, Friday afternoon December 15th. We had Mrs. Loga White from Hutchinson, Kansas as guest, who also intertained us with an eloquent talk. The Elder Blossom Club wishes to announce the opening of their fair at the Pierce School two nights, commencing December 20 and 27, 1923. The exhibits will consist of art pieces and various other kinds of work made by the members of the club. Mrs. Florence Larkins, Pres. K. Y. I. I. Closes Saturday Morning For Ten-Day Vacation. K. I. L. I. will close Saturday morning at 8 o'clock for ten days vacation. The students and teachers who live in nearby towns will spend most of their vacation at home. For those who remain, a splendid program has been arranged at the Institute. A Christmas program will be given at the Institute for all the students and teachers, and one on Christmas. At both of these exercises Christmas carols will be sung and special music will be rendered. School will open January 2nd. Many of the rooms of the new dormitory are practically ready for use now and it is hoped that all new students who wish to register for next term would enter January 2nd. No student need stay away because of lack of room, as parts of the dormitory will be turned over and used before all of it is completed. The girls dormitory and boys trade building will be dedicated sometime during the month of February or early March, after all the teachers and students have gotten moved into the building and all the machinery is in perfect working order. The school has made great progress this year with the strongest faculty and the most earnest student body in its history. The scholarship of the students has been greatly improved this year. A mental test given to the students at the Institute show that they are average students. Mr. Willian Gaston from Ellsworth Kansas was a Sleasant visitor to our office this week. He reports things in good condition in his section of the country. Mr. Wm. Watkins, Stroud, Okla., was in the city on business with Lawyer Scott last week. Mrs. Maggie Weaver sister of Mrs. Fannie Evans of this city who was seriously ill is better at this writing. She is now with her daughter, Mrs. Caldwell in Kansas City, Mo. The Sunflower Art Club met with Mrs. Reese Burns on West 12th street Monday, December 18. Final plans were discussed for the annual holiday feast to be given for the friends and husband of the members during the holidays. Money and baskets will be given to the poor and needy for Xmas. A vote of thanks was extended to the hostess for the lovely luncheon served us after which we adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. B. Imanual. President, Mrs. Geo. McCombs, Recording Secretary, Mrs. Dan Thompson, Reporter, Mrs. C. C Moore. "Marry-Magazine" containing photos and descriptions of colored ladies and gentlemen seeking lifemates. 25c. Dixie Correspondence Club, Yazoo City, Miss. Hear the great Lvangelist, Rev. Wm. Winston, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, at St. John's A. M. E. Church, beginning Sunday Dec. 30th We aree appealing to you in the interest of a $14,000 obligation on our church which we are trying to pay off by January first, 1924. If we can raise this amount by the time mentioned we can get an 18 per cent reduction from the people from whom we purchased the church which will leave $12,000 for us to raise. We have $6,900 of this amount secured by guaranteed subscriptions, by members of the local congregation and Church Extension Deparment of our church. This leaves a balance of 65, 100 that we must raise from some source. We are appealing to the business interests of our city for we represent a group who are large contributors to the commercial life of our city. As a working basis let us say that there is an average of four members to a family; out of a population of 4,000 people of colored, we have about 3,500 families. Figuring a minimum expenditure of $5 per week, these families spend for groceries alone, $17,000 per week or in the aggregate of, $910,000. These families burn on an average of six tons of coal per year which amounts to $7.50 per ton, to $157,500. Now considering the shoes we wear on an average of three pair to each individual member of the race at the conservative estimate of $3 per pair, we spend for shoes, $120,000 per year. The above are just a few of the considerations of the contributions we make to the commercial life of our city. There are other considerations which time nor space will permit, which will run these figures up into the millions. In view of the above facts, I am sure you do not consider the appeal we make a thing unreasonable. Feeling that we are justified in making this appeal, we are asking the generous public to assist us in raising the amount mentioned above. Any contributions given to this worthy cause will be thankfully received. Send all contributions to Rev. J. S. Blaine, No. 1713 North 25th street Phone Webster 6855. All notes given collected through United States National Bank. Indorsed by Chamber of Commerce of the Universe. God the Father, President Jesus Christ, Secretary A. F. Allen, Chairman, Robbert Harris, Secretary. A. C. Allen, Treasurer J. S. Blaine, Pastor. The Bon Viant Club entertained with a Christmas party, Christmas night at the home of Mr. and Mie. Dick Poiter on Tyler street. The Funeral of Mr. Chas Poiter, who died Sundty afternoon after a long illness was held at Lane chapel Wendnesday afternoon. Burial in Mt. Auburn cemeteries. Mlme. Marguerite Day Hendricks, prima dona of the Blind Boone concert Co., is visiting her mother, Mrs. E. Giles on west street. Mrs. Day who recently was married to Mr. Joe F. Hendricks, a nephew of Blind Boone, was given a Cadilac 8 touring car for her wedding present from her husband. Mr. Nophflette L. Edmonds of Chicago, Ill., is spending the holidays in this city. The guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Edmonds. Lodge Directory 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 22182 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 SPECIAL AR MR. O. A. TIMMO and Proprietor of the AR of Kansas City, Mo., Mineralava builds firm muscles Ishae wrinkles, removes crow's around the mouth and none. all forms of skin mal-nutrition antee make it possible for eve to take at least one treatment. Prices:—Hotel, 35 and 50c, O. 25c and 40c. Homes, 50 and 65 O. A. TIM of Kansas City, Mo., is now locating in this city. 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Mrs. Lottie Davidson of Kansas City, Mo., cousin of editor Chiles was in Topeka a few days this week to visit her mother, Mrs. Laura Selectman of Okarche, Oklahoma, who was called to Topeka owing to the illness and death of her aunt, Mrs. Ellia Bowie, whose funeral was held at Browns Chapel Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Bowle has made her home for several years with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Adams, 1306 Washington street. She was a member of the church from which the funeral was held. Rev. B. F. Wntson officiated. He paid high tributes to the deceased. He was assisted by Rev. S. W. Green and Rev. Roxon. Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery. Beside a daughter and granddaughter, she leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn their lost. Messrs Kenneth Redden, pressman of the Plaindealer, Eli Lates, and Alonzo King rode to Dover and back on their bicycles, Sunday. C. G. M. A. M. HANOLD VISITS TOPEKA Mr. A. M. Harrold, C. G. M. of the K. of Tabor of Omaha, Neb., was in the city as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gaines on Buchanan Street. GREAT EVANGELIST AT ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH, 7TH AND TOPEKA AVE. Rev. Dr. William Winston, the Southern evangelist, hails from Little Rock, Ark., and will conduct a 21 day evangelistic meeting at St. John's A. M. L. Church commencing Dec. 30th to Jan. 21st. Look out for the two subjects which the great evangelist will preach. Watch the next week's Plaindealer. SENCE OF FRESH CUT FLOWERS Send 50 cents for big sample of one drop perfume Essence sufficient for 6 months use. De Orange Blossom, Rose, Lilac. Crab-Apple, Violet, Lily of the Vally and the Famous Paris Garden Boquet. One drop will last six days. One drop will last six days There is such a charm in the appealing and mystic odors of these perfumes that they will make many friends for you. Order your bottle today. THE FRENCH MFG. CO. 4737 St. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, Ill. Dept. 22 (Special prices to Agents) 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 23d 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, R. C. Allen, S. W., 1115 N. Van Buren, Phone 22455 Lester Watts, J. W., 912 E. 11th St. Phone 21836 --- Executor. aoe