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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10
iOTICE
Tonekn. Kansas. Feb. 10. 1917.

NOTICE
Topeka, Kansas. Feb. 10. 1917.
Notice is hereby given that the State
school Book Commission invites PROPOSE
lions for furnishing for term of five
by law, the following high school text
books: Physical Geography and a text
5ook In Algebra covering three terms of
high school Algebra. The School Book
Commission will consider propositions for
furnishing manuscripts or plates for books
to be published by the state, PROPOSE
tons from book publishers to furnish these
books for the schools of the state. All
propositions should be in the hands Of
March IS, 1917. The Commission reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
State Supt. of Public Instruction.
First published in the Topeka State
Journal February Z, 1911
RESOLVED, That he Mayor and Board
of County Commissioners of the City OF
"opeka. Shawnee County, Kansas. deem
city that -opeka Avenue from the north
line of Fourth Street to the north line OF
Fifth Street in said city, be guttered and
repaved fifty 500 feet wide with asphaltic
concrete on present brick pavement as a
base.
w. G. TANDY. Commissioner.
/. Eta NJ. Covell, City Clerk of the City
is a true and correct copy of the original
resolution NON nov on file fle in my office;
ETA Nj. EONELL. City Clerk.
First published In the Toneka State
Journal, February Z 1911
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Board
of Commissioners of the City of Topeka,
Shawnee County, Kansas, deem it neces-
sary for. the best interests of said city that
Lincoln Street from the north line OF
Hampton Street to the south line Of Tween
y-first Street, in said city, be graded
curbed with combined curb and gutter, and
paved twenty six (26) feet wide with sidecut
brick blocks on a five 90 inch concrete
base with as-halt filler.
w. G. TANDY, Commissioner
/. Eta M. Covell, City Clerk of the City
of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas do
hereby certify that the above and foregoing
is a true and correct copy of the original
resolution now on file in my office
ETA NJ. COVELL, City Clerk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10
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that dead one now, pick this winner, un-
Prehn, Dept. IL, 372 st. Charles st, Eigin.
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J F. PETRfCK & sons. uphofsferine snai
manufacturers of parlor furniture. 100!
Kansas avenue. Phone S42.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Board
of Commissioners Of the City of Topeka,
Shawnee County, Kansas, deem it neces-
sary for the best interests of said city that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10
HOTELS.
MONEY
STOCKS AND BONDS.

S~~s-c-~~><->>-- s------>~--~>->.->~>-~S
THOS J. MYERS. broker, Columbian Blug !.
Investment. securities. railroad and gov
ernmcnt bonds. grain and copper stocks ;
mortgages bonght. sold and placed.
The Denver star., 1917-06-23
I'M GOING TO FIGHT FOR DIXIE
LAND AND DEAR OLD UNCLE
AAM.

I've done closed up my barber shop
And packed up all my tools.
I've closed my old log cabin up. loaned
Uncle Sam my mules.
My Uncle Sam has called on me to
Come and do my stunt,
I'm going to don a soldiers suit and
Rush right to the front.
CHORUS:
I'm going to fight for Dixie and dear
Old Uncle Sam
You bet am that's no film fam
And when the drums are beating, you
Won't find me retreating
Nor trembling like a lamb.
I'm going in like lion. don't care how
They're firm
This battle amt no sham.
You'll find me most defying. you'll
Hear me loudly crying
I'm going to fight for Dixie Land
And dear old Uncle Sam.
I'm going to take my razors long,
I'll use them in a clinch
When l get through slashing round
They'll find I amt no cinch.
The musket is a grand old thing.
1t shoots most fast and loud
But a razor Is the only thing
To fight with in a crowd.
Irving JONES'
The Denver star., 1917-06-23
COOPERATION"

help We are our own masters. II We
would rightly and intelligently use
what means which are ours. Think
Of 100 Negroes putting 81 aside
month in a colored company or in
bank and buying pigs, horses, cattle,
chickens. turkeys and Belgian hares
and putting those animals on the
ranches OF our Negro farmers. what
would 1t mean in two years to the
farmer. yourself and our Denver COM
munity? A Negro auto transportation
service. a Negro commission merchant
and produce dealer, Negro distributor
OF eggs and poultry to Capitol Hill
customers and a Negro general store
in the farmers settlement all because
Denver and Colorado Negroes are
working together. Study this picture
and wisely develop your money and
brains.
Again. let US suppose every female
who needed such an article would
Denver and in Colorado. Miss Beatrice
Lewis. in one week she would be COM
PEELED to hire extra help. Suppos ,
chapter OF the o. E. s. meets in Colo
exhibits and displays for their inspec-
ton. thoroughly showing that cooper.
alive spirit. When the calves decid.
ed to get together for their own
benent first all opposition failed.
Unity leads to conference which will
ultimately result into cooperation. 20
stick together II you have to hang
together in parts. Success crowns all
cO-Operatiy0 ofYorfR
The Denver star., 1917-06-23
PlCKENS is IN DEMAND.
Many Organizations Seek Professors
Services as an Orator.

The luymen's missionary movement
Of the United States and Canada is to
be congratulated upon its good fortune
in having as one of its chief speakers
Professor William Pickens, dean OF
Morgan college. Baltimore, who deliv-
cred NEST scholarly and instructive
address at the meeting held at Roam
oke. Va. the early part of June. Pro
fessor Pickens' subject was New
World Conditions Challenge to the
Church" 1t is Indeed gratifying to the
race particularly and the public gen
orally to note the liberal amount OF
time and thought which Professor
Pickens SO willingly devotes to the
many great movements for the good of
the members of both races.
Following the laymen's series Of
meetings Professor Pickens spoke at a
large gathering at York. Pa. on The
Negro and the Present Crisis" His
views on these timely subjects are
given serious considera ton. After hear
ing the speaker at one of the above
meetings a man said, Mr.. Pickens is
not only level headed man. fine
SSuoidT anu SitteO euesa'oi' Uus hS -
also the dean of young Negro orators in
the United States" On Friday, June
10. Mr.. Pickens spoke in Philadelphia
under the auspices OF the Armstrong
association. On Wednesday. June %,
he is to speak at Atlantic City, n. j..
at the Epworth league convention.
Professor Pickens will wind up his
speak king tour on Sunday July l. at
Harper's Ferry. w. Va, where he will
deliver one OF his great educational ad-
dresses at one of the sessions of the
Epworth league institute. His services
are in great demand. and any organi-
zation or institution which is fortunate
enough to secure his services deserves
a high compliment.
The Denver star., 1917-06-23
GOT JUSTICE ON TRAIN.
Howard Found Seats For Fellow Pas
sengers In Spite of Discrimination.

sensers In Spite of Discrimination.
Montgomery. Ala. - Knowing ones
rights in matter and firmly insisting
upon them will often get for black
man in the south consideration usually
denied as 4 matter of course. Such
was II. experience of c. E. Howard of
Jacksonvi lie, Fla, president of the Ma
tional Negro Travellers Protective as
SOciation.
Coming to Montgomery from Pensa-
cola, Fla, MIR. Howard relates this Incl
dent, which happened on one of the fast
trains of the Louisville and Nashville
railroad: A large number of people,
more than sufficient for the usual ac-
commodations on this line, conyerged
at FlomatoI. which Is n junction point.
and boarded the northbound train.
Most of the people We're going to north
ern sections. but all the discomforts Of
. crowded train were sure to prevail
as far as Montgomery distance Of
more than hundred miles, and proba-
bly, as far as Birmingham. another
hundred
After all the women were seated who
could tiud seats eighteen persons were
eft crowded in the aisle Of the COM
partment allotted to colored pasSen-
gers. No effort was made by any mem
Der of the crew to secure seats. al
though there were only three white
passengers in the adjoining compart-
ment allotted to white smokers. Mr..
Howard approached the conductor at
the first opportunity with reference to
finding seats. when that worthy asked
what there was for him to do in the
matter Howard replied that room
might be made in the white smoker
since it was not fully occupied and that
it was supposed that the Negro passen-
gers We're to have equal accommoda-
ions. He pointed to the fact that
many of the passengers had already
come long distances and were going
still farther.
The conductor. although surly, made
room in the smoker for the eighteen
who We're standing. and before reach
Ing Montgomery that compartment was
completely filed with Negro passen-
The Denver star., 1917-06-23

How many of US realize how much
the other fellow can help us achieve
what we are working for?
How many Of US realize how much
We will help ourselves by boosting our
competitor instead Of knocking him?
To those Of us who do not, the
above picture. from Armour. will carry
its own message. No amount Of rea-
soning or logic could show any more
clearly and definitely just what CO.
operation means.
Let's all apply 1t to our own busi-
ness this year and wait for results.
NEGROES, STUDY THIS PICTURE.
THEN ACT.
The Star prints the above lesson in
order to convince some Of the most
skeptical Negroes OF Denver and Colo
RADIO, as well as elsewhere. what 1t
will mean for ten millions OF Negroes
whose minds. hearts. objects. pur-
poses. ambitions and work are dog
gedly set up on one certain thing
elimination of all caste. prejudice and
inequality for every one-or certain
things OF uplift to humanity. and what
. unified action can do. This lesson
applies to Negroes who patronize
otheFs than their own in business.
even II you or they don't like the
man or men running in business.
PatroniEe him or his competitor Of
color Every nickel taken from the
business and professional man Of color
only weakens him and strengthens the
chains OF prejudice and unfair COM
petition upon your necks. besides
helping the race who least need your
The Denver star., 1917-06-23

W. J. Singleton, financial secretary: J,
Finley Wilson, recording secretary, and
John +. Howe, treasurer, supported by
auxiliaries for various departments Of
the work.
Judge Robert II. Terrell Of the muni-
cipal court of the District OF Columbia
acted as master Of ceremonies and set
q warm pace at the outset by his wit,
humor. ready grasp Of situations and
felicity of utterance in Introducing the
various speakers. The races only
Judge OF a recognized court enjoys an
enviable reputation throughout the
country as a toastmaster and added
new laurels to his brow on this occa-
sion. His opening speech and tribute
to Governor Pinchback was q gem of
personal appreciation and a reservoir
Of historical lore worthy Of preserva-
tion in pamphlet form.
The addresses which, followed were
pitched In one key-that of veneration
and respect for the last OF the old
guard" a hearty recognition OF the
great work he Inns done for the ur>Sft
Of his people. sympathetic apprecia-
ton OF the countless sacrifices he has
made in his battle for our constitu-
tional privileges and equality Of citi-
zenship as 100 per cent Americans.
His constructive labors as soldier in
the civil war. his proud record as the
chief executive OF sovereign state
marvellous in the light of more recent
events-his election to the legislature
Of his great commonwealth, then his
victorious campaign for the post OF CON
gressinen at large. and finally his bril-
liant dash for the United States SEN
ate, to which he was fairly and square
~ elected-all came in for exhaustive
and laudatory review.
His telling services to the race in
other federal positions. such as sur
veyor OF the port at New Orleans and
as special agent for the bureau of in
fernal revenue and member of the New
Orleans board OF education. were also
given prominence. Not only this, but
his sturdy allegiance to the organiza-
tions that contended for the civic ad-
vancement of the race. such as the Ma
tional Afro-A merican council. was ex.
tolled. The thrilling story Of his sensa-
tional race with Henry c. warmoth. a
claimant for the Louisiana governor
ship. was told amid cheers.
The response Of Governor PinchbacL
to the mountain Of encomiums that has
been heaped upon him was tender. gru-
cious and in a vein Of the profoundes,
gratitude. He said he had simply tried
to do his duty as he saw It, He had
made his record aud must stand or fal
~ 1t. There had been times when h,
had felt that much of his la bor had beer
In vain, but the corlinl good will an6
hearty appreciation expressed on this
occasion had shown all such forebod
tngs to have been unfountle,l, and from
now on he would take on new inspira
tion-a viCor Of spirit.>mind and bod,
He regretted that his advanced age Ere
vented him from again taking up tn
cudgcls for his PEOPLE. for the presc.
crisis, with Its new problems. IL q,
that will require the hest energies u,
highest capacity Of every man to n
He Looked for the Negro to "comc ha.
In the early future and that from
stress and storm Of the battle before
leadership win be developed that W
lead the hos$s onward to even grea,
vHtoEses thaa thoes Of the past
The Denver star., 1917-06-23
NOTABLE YEARS WORK At
THE ABYSSlNlAN CHURCH
Widely Known Baptist corpoe.tie"
Raised 25,174.53, Report Shows.

New York.-The fiscal year Of the
Abyssinian Baptist church, New York
city, Rev. A. Clayton Powell, d. d.,
pastor, ended in May. The reports at
the annual corporate meeting showed
that this religious real estate corpora
ton reached the high water mark Of Its
financial prosperity last year. During
the past twelve months the corporation
raised from all sources $25, ,174.53. The
church offerings alone totaled $12,-
O933G, or a little over 81 600 per month;
$4,000 was paid OH the principal, and
the secretary of the trustee board re-
ported a balance on hand Of $6.OS9.7L
When DIR. Powell took charge Of the
congregation eight years ago the cOrpO-
ration owed $15O,0OO, and the member
ship was very much divided. 1t Is now
one Of the best organized churches in
the country, and the Indebtedness has
been reduced to 1924 600.
This church is widely known for It's
benevolence. During the year just end
ed the following amounts were given
through the trustee board: Education.
$249.25; foreign missions, $119.31; home
missions. SoO1.GO. In addition to this.
benevolent work was done by the fol-
lowing auxiliaries: Board of deacons.
$256.9O; Sunday school, $5O.25; b. Y.
P. u. $40; female ushers. $1S; male
ushers. $3.50; Sunday morning band,
$24.S3. The Highway and Hedges sO-
ciety gave to needy children and adults
1.132 pieces Of clothing, sixty mine pairs
of shoes, fifty-seven hats. $71G III
money and served turkey dinner on
Thanksgiving day to forty eight chill
dren. The Missionary society sent oat
ninety baskets Of food during the year
to poor families and assisted Others In
cash with $1S1.99.
There are six young men Of this
church studying for the ministry-oDe
at Virginia seminary and five at Union
university. DIR. Powell pays the entire
expenses of one Of these young mrn
from the sale of his sermons, and tbe
church helps all Of them
The Denver star., 1917-06-23
CLEAR AWAY THE WASTE

Bowel regularity 10 the secret OF
good health. bright eyes. clear COM
that regulates the bowels and relieves
sApvxsl spue1 pun pUw sLs slid
eyyI AsN s.9uIX III pus 'suoIxsld
feeling disappears. Get DR.. Kings
New Life Pills at your druggist. 25c.
the congested intestines by removing
the accumulated wastes without grip
ing. Take a pill before retiring and
that heavy head. that dull spring fever
The Denver star., 1917-06-23

Everybody is going TO ths if-nd
theatre. the best place for tho best
five-cent show in the city. The Grand
theatre is the place which invites ana
accommodates you. Boost for the
;rand Everybody Welcome and treat
ed nicely.
The Denver star., 1917-06-23

gers. The usual method when any
room is made for them at all under
such circumstances is TO make Negro
passengers ride in the baggage coach
ahead
The Denver star., 1917-06-23

Since Advertising 10 the Lite Of
trade, Il behooves you to cooperate
with ". We realize that we must first
make money for you before we can
make any for ourselves, therefore let
10 help you by doing your advertising
TO help ourselves Advertise In The
Star that's all. u pays you and pays
Us. Advertise and let us have . pay
The Denver star., 1917-06-23
LEADER
NOW FOURsCoRE
Pinchback's ElghiIsth Birthday
Celebrated In Washington.
ACHIEVEMENTS RECALLED.

Speakers Of Note Tell What Last Of
the Old Guard" Has Dsns For the Up
lift and Encouragement Of His Race
Lona List Of Offices Held by Guest
Of Honor.
BY n. ". THOMPSON.
Washington.-Two hundred members
,f the race, representing the flower Of
American manhood, participated re-
Gently in a delightful reception and
luncheon at Odd Fellows hall rendered
to former Governor p. B. s. Pinchback
in commemoration Of the eightieth an
niversary of his birth. The occasion is
conceded to have been the most notable
of its kind ever held in the nations
capital.
The direction Of the affair was In the
hands of a committee headed by Judge
Robert II. Terrell, chairman; R. W.
Thompson, corresponding secretary:
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-17
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

WHEREAS. under ordinance 1t was
ordered that the qualified voters OF
the City OF Bryan that charter com
mission be appointed to frame a new
charter;
AND WHEREAS. said Commission
was appointed and they reported
their action. together with said char
ter to the City Council OF the City OF
Bryan on the 9th day OF February, A.
ID. 1917. and that the said charter
commissioners. who so framed said
charter, fixed the date OF submitting
the charter TO the qualified voters OF
the City Of Bryan on the 2srd day OF
March. A. ID. 1917. same being not
less than Forty (40) days nor more
than ninety (so) days after the com
pletion OF the work OF the charter
commission.
II is. therefore. ordered that an cleo
ton be held In said City OF Bryan on
said 23rd day OF March. A. ID. 1917
and that all qualified voters OF the
City OF Bryan are entitled TO partici
pate In said election. and that those
In favor OF said charter shall have
written or printed on their .ballo,
For the adoption OF the charter" and
those against the adoption OF said
charter shall have written or printed
on their ballots Against the adoption
Of the charter"
That said election shall be held un
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-17

der the General Election laws of the
State Of Texas now in force: and c.
4. Jones is hereby appointed Presid-
ing Judge OF said election and NJ. L.
vitopil and Elmer Dodson. judges and
they are authorized to secure such
additional clerks as may be required
to hold such elections said election
shall be held at the City Hall OF the
City OF Bryan. and the polls shall be
open from a m. to Z D. m. as pro-
vided by law: said officers OF said
election are ordered to hold said cleo
ton and make due return OF same
to the City Council within one day
after said election.
A copy Of this order signed by the
Mayor Of the City Of Bryan shall serve
as a proper notice Of said election.
and the Mayor Is directed to cause
Notice Of Election to be posted up at
the place designated for the holding
OF said election. and at three public
places In the City OF Bryan and by
publication Of said notice for at least
THIRTY t30) days prior to said date
OF election.
Approved February 9th. 1917.
Attest: w. w. HARRIS.
Il. T. SMITH. Mayor.
Secretary. d so
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-17

The ladies Of st. Josephs Catholic
church gave pleasant Valentine
party "Wednesday evening at Knights
OF Columbus Hall. The occasion was
one OF real pleasure and the large
crowd present enjoyed heartily the
merry hospitality accorded them
Sandwiches. candy. tamalies and hot
coffee we're served.
Mr.. Wilson Buchanan OF Humble,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. @. Buchanan OF Waco
and Mr.. John Buchanan OF Dallas ar
rived today and are guests OF their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Buch.
anan. They will attend a reunion OF
the family which win occur at the
family home tomorrow.
Rev. De Pool and wife. who we're
Just recently married and who are on
their bridal trip. arrived In Bryan
Thursday and are guests OF DIR. and
Mrs. J, }. Taabcnhaus at the Hotel
Bryan. The Rev. De Pool will per.
form the marriage ceremony OF Miss
Mary Kaczer and Mr.. u. II. Hirschen.
son OF Washington.
The Bachelor Girls Club will meet
next Wednesday afternoon with
Misses Malcolm and Mary McInnis
at . o'clock.
Mrs A. W. wilkcrson viii entertain
the Embroidery Club Tuesday after.
noon at o'clock.
Misses Malcolm and Mary McInnIs
have returned from attending a dc
liehtful house party In Palestine given
ny MISS margaret bouiwarc.
A social event OF pleasure occurring
on Thursday evening was the bcauti
full Valentine dance given at the Elk
Club. and large and congcnial com
pany Of young people were IN attend
ancc. Splendid music by Mr.. Arthur
Lang OF Houston was furnished and
the dance numbers were recorded n
heartshaped booklets with red letter
Ing. AZ the conclusion thanks for IN,
evenings pleasure were offered IN,
young men Of the Elks Club. VII,
were the genial hosts.