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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Kansas Knows a Good Proposition and Will Stand by President Taft and His Most Excellent Administration Griffin's Southern Kansas Notes Business and Politics as Seen in This Section by Manager Griffin Independence Donning Her "Glad Rags" for the Big Republican State Convention-Taft, Curtis and Huffman Are Holding the Fort. Circulation 3,000 Guaranteed Fourteenth Year. No.14. Kansas Knows a Griffin's So Business and Politics a tion by Manag Independence Donning Her Republican State Convention Huffman Are Holdi Southern Kansas is always booming. Business and politics is all one can hear down here among these trustees of prosperity. Manufacturers, bankers and merchants are all busy. Bill Taft, Charle Curtis and Senator Huffman is all one hears. Should Roosevelt visit this section on the morrow, stores, factories and other business places would make it general holiday. Everyone likes to witness a circus, but so few like to take up the arduous task of traveling with such an aggregation, and Southern Kansas. glad rags and all because the big Republican state convention will meet here May 8. This is an ideal convention city with good hotel facilities, excellent train service and all other accommodations that go to make people pleasant and feel at home. The city is located in the heart of the richest and most fertile section of of Kansas and those who attend the convention will have an opportunity to see for themselves the magnificent chances for investment. The business men are all wide awake and the citizens entertaining which accounts for their rapid progress and business activity. When the 950 Republican delegates land at Independence, her business men and citizens (the emperors of hospitality) will receive a welcome that will last as long as time. We have put our field glass on the business and political situation in this section and endeavor to picture our findings in the following paragraphs. JOHN BERTENSHAW Independence, Kan., Candidate for Republican Nomination for Probate Judge of Montgomery County. In traveling over Montgomery county we met a host of Republicans advocating the cause of John Bertenshaw of Independence, who is making the race for the Republican nomination for probate judge. Mr. Bertenshaw has lived in Montgomery county since 1872, his parents having moved there from Indiana when he was a wee boy. Having been endowed with indomitable courage and a fixed determination to succeed in life he began at an early age to work out his destiny, and by honest effort, backed up with marked ability, his labors have been crowned with abundant success. He is an able, conscientious lawyer, with a high sense of honor. He has served as city attorney of Independence, with honor and credit; he has conserved the interests of the taxpayers with a real most commendable. He is making his campaign upon an anti-third term platform. He believes that because a man has made a good officer for two terms, it should not necessarily preclude the possibility of some other man aspiring for the same office when oftimes he is equally as capable and deserving. When a man makes a good officer he has done nothing more than his duty, and for an honest and capable man to do his duty is no extraordinary achievement and the mere fact that he has made a good official is no reason why the office should be dedicated to him for all time. Mr. Bertenshaw has many friends among all classes. He comes from a family who believe in being fair in all things and who judge men by their worth and not by their color. His pipe experience at the bar, his broad knowledge of law and marked integrity inently qualify him for the office of probate judge. Dr. Charles S. Huffman of Columbus, Kan., whose candidacy for the nomination for Governor is being favorably received throughout the state. A safe, conscientious and conservative man. In traveling over Kansas we find that the name of Chas, S. Huffman was a candidate for the nomination for Governor on the Republican ticket is being mentioned most favorably. Dr. Huffman is a man of sterling worth. He is broad, capable and honest. A man who believes that deeds are the things that count along the lines of human endeavor far more than words. He has served his country during the Spanish-American war and was sent to the Philippines with the gallant Twentieth Kansas, under Colonel Funston, as one of the regimental surgeons, in which capacity he made an enable record for competency, bravery, and in every emergency was always found up in the firing line administering to the wounded and giving them the best possible medical attention, at the same time offering them words of encouragement and good cheer. As a private citizen the Doctor's life has been as an open book. The best testimony of a man's worth and character is his standing in the community where he has lived. In Columbus, the home of Dr. Huffman, he is loved and honored and the citizens of that locality, irrespective of their politics, take extreme delight in pronouncing him one of the best men in Kansas. He served two terms, a period of eight years, as State Senator from Cherokee county, and was always alert to subserve the interests of the people. He served on many important committees, and his wise and conservative counsel was at all times largely sought by many Senators. He is considered a leader in the Senate and his record as a Senator reflects great credit upon the voters of Cherokee county in selecting such a splendid man to represent them in the State Senate. He is a man of strong executive ability and his strict integrity and broad knowledge of public affairs eminently qualify him to fill the high office to which he is now aspiring. Few public men in Kansas have a record as spotless as Dr. Huffman. We believe that the nomination of Dr. Huffman for Governor would do more to harmonize Republican conditions in Kansas than any other action the Republican of Kansas could take. J. H. ELLIS ```markdown ``` Probate and Juvenile Court Judge of Cherokee County, Columbus, Kan. While in Columbus we had the pleasure of shaking hands with Judge J. H. Ellis, probate judge of Cherokee county. Judge Ellis has made one of the best probate and juvenile judges to be found anywhere. He is an able lawyer, understanding every phase of the law, especially that pertaining to the probate court. He takes a deep interest in juvenile court affairs, and his heart goes out to the has studied the boy and girl problem until he is now a recognized authority in juvenile affairs and no man in Kansas has done more toward finding good homes for orphans and neglected children. The judge is a candidate for renomination, and will possibly have no opposition. Many of the voters of Cherokee county believe that the probate court judgorship should be removed from politics, for the reason that the nature of the duties are such that it requires time and thought to master them, and when a capable and honest man fits himself by study and experience he should be retained, to the end that the public should receive the benefit of his acquired capabilities. Judge Ellis will no doubt be nominated and elected. --- R. J. Dickey, the capable and genial clerk of the district court of Crawford county, Kansas, is a candidate for nomination, and that he will be nominated and elected goes without saying. Mr. Dickey has made one of the best district clerks the court has ever had. He has brought the office up to the highest possible standard of efficiency and the well kept records of TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 5, 1912. the court evidences more fully than would his high clerical ability and adaptation to the line of work required in that office. He is courteous and unassuming and at all times endeavors to conserve the best interests of the taxpayers. The voters will do well to nominate and elect Mr. R. J. Dickey to succeed himself. He is a favorite among all classes of people, all holding him in the highest esteem. Mr. Dickey is a man of his word, and his word is his bond. Through his splendid executive ability he has made his office one of the best regulated offices in Southern Kansas. We heard nothing but praise for Mr. Dickey in our travel through the county. He will be nominated on the 6th day of August, 1912. Headquarter at Independence, Kana. The Kansas Natural Gas Company, with headquarters at Independence, is an institution meaning much to the state of Kansas, giving employment to thousands of men and sparing their pains nor money to the end that its patrons receive at all times the best possible service. They operate pipe lines to 'opcka, Atchison, Leavenworth, Lawrence, Kansas City, Kansas, and other parts of the state where the most improved and up-to-date systems are instituted. While in cold weather it is impossible to give everyone a full supply all the time, yet the company makes every effort to do so and spends large sums of money in an effort to take care of its consumers. No company in Kansas has done more than the Kansas Natural Gas Company towards reducing the price of light and heat to the minimum and placing them both within the reach of the most humble. They have a beautiful and substantial office building in Independence, and when the treasurer arrives from Pittsburgh and locates his office in their beautiful building, Independence can justly boast of being the location of all of the officers of the Kansas Natural Gas Company, except the directors. The officers of the company are Eugene Mackey, president; A. B. Macbeth, general manager. A PROMISING YOUNG MINISTER. "It is a just saying, in every soil that he who thinks will govern he who toils." Under the glowing sparks of the poetic gem above comes Rev. William Thomas Biggers, who is one among the promising young ministers of the great African Methodist Episcopal Church. Although he has just reached his forteth year, the history of Rev. Biggers is as marvellous as it unique. The house in which he was born in the state of Tennessee, was built by his father's own hands, and was often used to hold meetings in as there was no Methodist church in that vicinity. Hence, Rev. Biggers was practically born in a Methodist church. In his early boy-hood days his parents moved to the city of Oswego, Kan., where they were privileged to give their son the advantage of a splendid common school education. In those days, in the city of Oswego the school-room capacity was very much limited; hence the school board was compelled to hire the A. M. E. Church for a school room, and it was during this period that Rev. Biggers, in his childhood entered the public school, and was assigned to the room that was being taught in the African Methodist Episcopal church. Later he was converted in this church, under Rev. P. Johnson, joined, was baptized and given full membership, elected Sunday School teacher and made Superintendent, all in the same church. The Rev. William Thomas Biggers at the age of eighteen went west and located in the city of Winfield, Kan., for the purpose of taking a course in art; in the regular course of time he graduated in work of free-hand drawing, crayon, pastel and water colors. After his completion in the work, he set up a studio and traveled through western Kan. and Okla, enlarging pictures and doing all kind of free-hand drawing. And it was while engaged in the picture business that he felt his calling to the ministry, and was licensed to peach under the pastorate of Rev. J. B Wallace, Rev John M. Walker son joining the Presiding Elder. Rev. Biggers immediately gave himself up to the regular work of the ministry, and in the year of 1891, March 10, was assigned by Presiding Elder A M. Ward to the pastorate of the A M. H. Church at Coffeyville, Kan. In September of the same year, he joined the Kan. Conference at Parson, Kan. The late Rt Rev. James A. Handy, D. D., then Presiding Bishop. On March 10, '96 he was ordained deacon at Kan. City, by the same Bishop. Bishop B. T. Tanner, D. D., ordained him an Elder in Omaha, Nebr. Sept. 1900. During the winter of 1800, while stationed at St. Paul Church, Kan. City, Kan., the Reverend studied theology at Western University; following this he was transferred to the Puget Sound Conference, and stationed at Portland, Ore., where he pursued his theological studies under the tutorship of Dr. C. E. Kline, D. D., of the Williamett College. Not liking the far west, the Reverend returned to the Kansas Conference and in connection with his pastorate, started a christian paper, i.e. The Christian Wayfarer, the name was later changed to The Central Christian Recorder. It has been said by men of broad journalistic experience that the Reverend is a genus in newspaper work. During the session of the Kansas Conference which convened in the city of Omaha, Nebraska, in 1901, the Reverend published a daily paper through THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN REV. WILLIAM THOMAS BIGGERS the entire session, that brought forth favorable comment by the late Bishop A. Grant and other great men. He was then elected first alternate delegate to the General Conference at Chicago, Ill. and to Norfolk, Va. in 1908. Here he received a strong vote of the editorship of the Western Christian Recorder. The Rev. William Thomas Biggers bears a reputation, throughout the west as being a splendid pastor, good financier and one among the most logical preachers in the connection. (As he reasons of righteousness, temperance and judgment to come, he makes Felix tremble in any congregation.) He is modest and unassuming, but thinks all the time; a great reader of the best literature, and sizes every opportunity to advance and improve his talent. He is easily styled as one of the leaders of his Conference. In the spring of 1910, he graduated in a course of shortband and type-writing, by mail, under his brother, Prof. C. A. Biggers, who is President of the "Biggers Business College" Muskogee, Okla., and in February 18, 1911, Rev. Biggers graduated with great honor, in Real Estate, Loans, Insurance, General Brokerage, and Commercial Law, from the Inter national Realty Corporation, Chicago, Ill. This institution places its graduates in a position to handle real estate by man in any part of the world. The subject of the above sketch is author of the Famous "Bigger's Coupon Collector and Receipt book"—also "The Morning Cometh," and is at present, along with his pastorate (assisted by his wife), editing the "Central Christian Recorder" Dr. Biggers is one of the most successful pastors in gathering in the people in the connection. On being appointed to the pastorate in Lincoln, Nebr., he found forty members on roll. He stayed four years, built a nice common-sense church, and left two hundred and four numbers. He is now sewing his fourth year in old historic Campbell Chapel, Atchison, Kansas, one of the leading charges of the Kansas Conference. During the Riverland's stay here, he has greatly increased the membership, has a flourishing congregation, has temodled a time to room patronage; making it the best and most beautiful patronage in the Conference; put new floor in the lecture room of the church, repaired the auditorium, changed the lights into a cluster form, organized two other improvements. And the majority of the people in Atchison are just as anxious to hear Rev. Biggers preach on his fourth year as they were when he first entered the city; for they claim that he gives them a new sermon every time he goes into the pulpit. Dr. Biggs is serving his second term as trustee of Western University. He is also a delegate from the Kansas Conference to the General Conference of 1912. The Doctor anticipates running an independent daily paper at the coming General Conference. It was predicted by Bishop Grant and other great leaders that some day Rev. Biggs would be one of the Bishops of the A. M. E. church. Chippings from Bishop's Grant's notes by the way, that appeared in the Christian Recorder, May 12th, 1910. Sunday, May 1st, I spent at Atchison, Kansas, with Campbell Chapel. Conducted the services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. During the day three persons united with the church. The occasion was an effort of the trustees to raise funds to meet their obligations. Since Rev. W. T. Biggers has been assigned to this work, they have remodled the parsonage and made it one of the best in the Kansas Conference. They have also repapered the walls, put new flooring in the lecture room, and, in fact they have had a general cleaning up. And things take on a splendid appearance. Elder Biggers is a bundle of energy and has infused life and activity into the membership, which is felt in song and testimony. He I a useful man in any community. GREAT PREACHER GONE. GREAT PRECIOER GONE. The Shiloh Baptists succeeded in securing the services of Rev. J. B. Bolden, D. D., of Pine Bluff, Ark., one of the best known revivalists in the state of Arkansas, to assist the pastor in the special meetings for the unsaved. He came to Topeka and on Sunday, March 17, began with the prospect of a great meeting. He stated to the people that over his physician's protest he had come to assist in the meetings. He preached three powerful sermons, two on Sunday and one on Monday night. On Tuesday he called in Dr. Martin, who visited him each day until Friday, when he found him strong enough to make the trip home. Rev. Fishback accompanied him as far as Kansas City and stayed with him until his train pulled out for Pine Bluff. He arrived home Saturday at 5:30 p.m. as he stated in a letter to Rev. Fishback, "All O K, but very weak." All the members and friends of Shiloh who heard him were praying for his speedy recovery, in order that he might return at a later date and finish his engagement. He lived three days after returning home. Rev. Fishback received a telegram stating that he died Tuesday, March 25. The Shiloh Baptist church appointed a committee to draw up suitable resolutions, which were read at his funeral, Sunday, March 31. Dr. Bolden was one of the best known men of the state of Arkansas. He was a man of prayer, which accounted for his power with God and with man. His stay in Topeka was short, yet he made a host of sympathetic friends. He was stopping in the home of Deacon H. I. Monroe, one of the homes among our people in the city, and the best care and attention obtainable was given him. The citizens of Topeka desire to express their sympathy with the bereaved Our loss is heaven's gain. EASLER AT SHLOH. On Easter Sunday, at 9:15 a.m. the banner Sunday school in the state of Kansas will render an excellent program, after which the whole school will rally for foreign missions. Last year the school raised $40 in the Easter offering for missions. This year Superintendent Brock has asked the school to make it $50. At 11 a.m. the pastor will have baptismal services. As a result of the special meetings they have thirty additions to the church, twenty-nine for baptism. The Shiloh choir and the Shiloh quartet will render special music. Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed Price $1.50 Per Year. At 3 p. m. the Mission Circle of Shiloh Baptist church will render a splendid program, and at 7 p. m. the B. Y. P. U. will give the public another treat. At 8 p. m. special music and sermon by the pastor, after which the hand of fellowship will be given to the new members, and then the services for the day will close with the Lord's Supper. Every member and friend of Shiloh is expected to be present. Come early and get your seat. By Simeon Oliver Clayton. On the 21st of March at Fort Smith, Arkansas, a mob of white men lynched an innocent Negro, Stanford Lewis, who was accused of having shot a deputy constable. After the gruesome tragedy was over, and innocent blood had been shed to appease the glut of frate demons, it was learned that Lewis was innocent and that the constable had been accidentally shot by a fellow officer, a local newspaper commenting upon the outrageous affair says: "It would be interesting to know what the feelings of the men were who made the mob after they learned the facts. " It made not a particle of difference with the mob whether the Negro was innocent or guilty. They had lynched a "nigger" and were clated over the fact. They had done just what they intended to do, and that with the least thought of theg unit or innocence of their victim. The mob is a mean, cowardly lot of offraff who hide behind righteously created sentiment and wade to their necks in the blood of an unprotected people. Some day a vibration of righteousness will arouse the better people from their lethergy and mob violence will be eternally crushed. Just a little pile of ashes; just a charred bone or two; just a little language emblegainning all the night long through; just another gruesome attest of the holding of the clan with the doctrine of God's fatherhood and the brotherhood of man. Just a few small bits and fibers, rudely torn from trunk and limb, and a threaded, blood stained garment from the hapless form of him, who, with prayers and woofal waitings, pleaded for the life he lost, through the travesty of justice in the mob's dire holocaust. Just another modern pastime; just a murd'rous revelry charged against the cultured children of a refined ancestry, who for centuries have boasted an exalted status grand, ranking high above the heatn of the dark, unchristianed land. Just a few more days of torture; just a few more earnest prayers; just a few more year-endurance, and the God, who knows our sins, will let down His arm of power in His own mysterious way, and the sons of prayer and patience shall behold a brighter day. "O, death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? I Cor. 15: 53. There is nothing so universally drilled by the human family as death; the dissolution of body and soul. It gently covers the home with a cloud of gloom. It renders in twain the dearest ties. It crushes the heart, opens the fountain of tears and burdens us with a sorrow that we hold within our breasts until it comes our time to answer the final summons of the master. O, my the cloud, beyond thy sable curtains I behold a light eminating from the tomb of Jesus, out of which he rose in triumph over death and the grave. There is nothing more divinely beautiful and inspiring than the thought of the resurrection of the Savior and the life eternal in the blissful realm above. O glad Easter morn, all nature awakens and swells with love and beauty. Divine ecstacy rules within the heart, and the souls of men are shouting with sacred emotion CARBONDALE, KAN. A glorious mission rally was held here at the Second Baptist church Sunday evening. Services were conducted by our pastor, Rev. Jennings. Two interesting sermons were preached by Rev. Ray subsequent by a interesting congregational program. The collection for the day was small but the conversion of souls were great and made us feel that the power of God was with us. This was the greatest rally we have had here for sometime and it makes us more ambitious toward the word of God. REV. JENNINGS, Pastor LULU McAdoo, Clerk. EXCITEMENT IN CHAT ANUUGA Chattanooga, Tenn.—The home of one Mr, Albert Merrill a resident of this city, has been shrouded with mystery, and the scene of much ex+ citement for more than a fortnight. ‘The cause Is a strange happening, of which every evidence points to as sup- ernatural, It seems, that throuch some mysterious way, in the dead hour of night, while the sald Mr. Mer- rill and his wife ate in bed, that the face of Mr. Mernll, ns well as the pil- fow on which his head lay, is spatters ed with human blood, preceded by a strange coolness in the room, and a peculiar noice just before the spatter ig made, which awakens the slecpers fust in time to be conscious of the happening, but are left ignorant of what it Ie, where it came from or what it means. It [4 oll over in an Instant, says Mr, Merrill, and he and his wife run in the adjoining room in which a Liothasinlaw sleeps whe ries the Mood drepping fiom his face, but who on an examination finde po cut er brute to Justify the blood On examining the pillow, they find it spattcrad with blood, ‘The thid time it happened was two weeks age, Wher on cvamining the pillow, it Was =pattacd as before with this addition: the plat of a hue Inan Rand in blowd, and this uscnp. thon in lane letters fonmed with dots of Mond: Report! The wage of sin fe death! The faruty cndeavored te Leap the fir-t tue occumemad asm seetet, but the third was surrounded with gereater imp stay, amd sas se astounding they decided to pave pube Vieity te the myste y. and tatter tt wate pullshed me the Chattanooga News. the Warn honn was daily be ged with Chathanoogan . white and bach of all Onesesy bat they all ya away sind wetielaeers, amd none sccm te be able tu play the part ef Daniel, aed Interpret the mystery, ‘Thae ae many Who believe tha it bs a super natural occurrence, and ix a warning to that andvidual, that family or to Chattanonga, It has attracted wrde- spriad attention in the commumty, | Some of the curious visitors to the} home asserted that God does net woth any more hy signs, but there are othe ers who say they forget that God is the same and that He changes not. One nether who was frightened out of his wits said with the cloquence equal to a Douglas, “If God is un- changeable In one thing, he ix une changeable in all, He hay many ways to warn and dehsce his people; somes tumes by carthquahes, Volent storms, conflagiations and floods, which de stroy the Ines of many, to warn others, Just lke the hand waiting on the palace wally of the monarch king, was a warning of the destiuction and fall of his kingdom, and an end to hry voluptuous and tyianie reign and rule, Strange weuremes of tuday which. aan be attubuted to a iupermatural incident can have a lhe significance.” The people ae much cencarmed about Mus strange Inculcnt, but cool cr heads are not taking 1b so serious ly, The autheritles are keeping a ose watth on the house to sce what the cutcone will be, Great Bend han The A.M. EL Sunday School ts pre- parmg for Easter, In the afternoon there will be a program and in the evening at 730, the chuir wall vender a plegram, The social ziveu by the Odd Palows wasn grand success, Me SS. Conly did Apr, 1, of heart trouble, Ve wit be buded Ap. 3. ‘the cola people of Barton Co, have orguntead a Mrotcctive Club with PO names Cnollad and a hace number of apphoants, They elected the following officcrs: FC, Buchan Prontenti, L, Seller, Scet'y, deb Walls, bieas, Phey wall meat the fivet and shad Weal. mpht of cach ane tithe ‘he ladicg ef the Baptist chureh wall pave a bazaar in the basement of ther chutch April 13, The GET. Py Clute will given miter que sound at Masonte hall Apa 4. The Dates ef the OME eburel will give an Egg Vrenksug Sorta! Apres. at Odd Palos Hatt, Me. Dan Riley p very ste at his Fume an south Bond. BL OY SALE bon NEGROES \relfe of ante bu tum dag x now tn! the porreston of Ty Pag Bryan, sees! itary of the Gay ryan ¢aal Com: ! pany, fea LiL of ale governing a ; Tranwactien in whiedt his serandfother, | Witham H, Bryan, sald two sdaves tot Mie Jane @, Skinner, September 1%, Teil Hg sale tuk place an Platte | County, Mo, "4 ‘the Hall of sale ts in Walliam Ty Lrsan'’s handwriting avd) de wasttan ont rather heavy paper. ‘The ink hag fad | Ch considerably, Bills of auto of this] type were common at that time, and! | fow of them Mere the algnatines off” witneeses, | . “Know all men by these Prcsents 1 that J, Wo, H, Hoyan uf the County! of Platte and State of Misnourt for} " saute Recelvad the receipt Whereof bey hereby acknowledged have this day i bargained and sold unto Jane C, Skin-| ner of the County & State afore suid ‘ Q gertain Negroes Two “fp number Wamed Sylvia a Girl & the feecogd Dick the firet nineteen ithd second one Years Uld, “And I hereby warrant them both Slaves for life and defend the title ‘of raid Slaves to be good and to be of Sound Mind and body this the 17th day Sop A. D. 1851, “Wn HW Bryan (Seal) Platte County at that time was hnown generally ag the Vlatte reser: vation, Kansas City was a small vil- lave and Weeton was the big landing place on the Miscourh river, Boats from St. Louis stopped there and a ferry line 1an across the river, Wer. ton now fs nearly five milcs infand. Walham HH, Bryan died in 1853, two scare after the sale tuck piace, Miss Shincr lived In Kanene City until two scars ago and owned considerable Property here, Jchn Geotgen, an ats torney, with offies in the Bryant buthiing fa a nepaw. VMI, SAMUEL WHILE MARRERD, Mr. Sanucl White, one ef the oll ed-postafice men. and Miss Corinne ak, ware quietly manicd on Wed nesday evening, March 2%, at the heme of the Lite, 3137 Wabash Ave Many presents ware ghen the couple stint a host of friends wee ob tend to Witress the senomoniees, May Bard Bacnett, De, son of our detaniuishe | lawyea, Was groomsman, Mn Haw. ley served and the beaatiul d+ play ot ibecotitions, beth in the dieing tem and the entire howe, td of Hany leurs of preparations, Mya. Heo Carpenta, Par bing, came sspectally to attend the we time, sind Was highly delwhted with the sit. come May White aumet sorte sul sp cant A LW weeks ne New York wath rigs, Mr. Winte is fium one uf suuth Carolinas best fumbles, Ee and das Inne have the Lost atshea of the cater of this paper fora bing prose porous and happy mantad lifes fO LICENSE WASHLE s WOVEN. A movement ty on foot to license the washerwemen, If the license he gantad free, thae van haidly be an objection inised, We are ready: to protest should the hard working Washer woman be put to undue trou- Mle and expense, Cet a carnation with each shine at the Mctropule Shining Parlor, Easter Sunday at our new location, 1007 Kiwas ave, Micston south, Min. YALE KAN, A grand concert was given at the Mt. Hebion Baptist Church, Monday Match, 63, ‘The citcle met ut Mrs, Baker's Mat 28, and Was rerval oniecly, ‘The guests were Mosdames Sarah White, Salhe White, Cam, Dolor, Minne Moore, and Eudsen, Mr. Geurge White fs wr the sich fist. Mis. Hathe White left Saturdays, to visit her mece Mrs. Haines at Chap man, ‘ ‘the UBL. Tedge had a nice meeting Puday, March, 29, NEWION WAN, Rev. J. BL Watson and wife whe lave bron conducting a revival at A, MOE. Church In this aty for twe weeks left for Emypuria te aseist ina meeting at that place, They sue: couded in getting ane convert. Mis, Corda Seott was born in Calo: way Co, Ma, Match, 2. 1896 and dicd at the home of ser daughter, Mrs, Molly Payne on ith, St, Varch2s AVE She feaves a son and daightar and a hast ot focrds te meurn het uate dame, Phe funcial rer Stead woe condated by Bo. White March 27, bntament in Ny ween Cometays Rev SNaden and IB Reve 1. Tavne are assisting Rev. White an ae serns of mertings, On account of the tnelomert weathes, the attend ane bes Leen nee HI AITEA, Ws, ~ Biete & Ri Sak Vivery pretty wedding wae that of Misa Vera Po uise Sunes ated Ml, Gen, Newlard, whi ni touls place at thy sev - ond Eapnst chureh, Wedoe aay even ing, March 27th Trompos ut =, i o'elock Mise Gh tasan Wane raion, Unnl the Pad ot fame” le the mah, played ls Maw B. Martn, shart, and Mi 1 Martin, vice tes, the buntil party ertend, Vi bd Gamble catered, fullowd ty Mis. Maste Millet, matd of hone Neat came Mins Band Alexander, brade're tiant The stow and hie fost map Mr de Davis cttaeh then cane te Ueate on the aint of hea father The Tidal party tock ite place in front of the alter, under an asgh de arated in pioh and wiite fiom which hang a Large white wedding dally where the cerumeny Was porommad by Re. Mr Stewart, of Atcha Tarte and Towers wae played during the cores mony, ‘The bride locked charming In a kown of white duchess atin, trimmed in lace and fringe, and carried a show. er boquet of American leauty roses. Miss I'yarl Alexanders bridesmaid, wore-a messaline gown of dolicate blue and tarried a boquet of ,carng- tions, The maid of honor, Miss Mayce Miller, wore.a gown of cream poplin and carried carnations, After tho ceremony a reception was riven at the home of the parents of the bride. Refreshments were served by Misses Irene Maxey, Irene Elling- ton, Clintonia Brooke, dna Greene und Leila Meller, The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white. The color scheme was also carried out In the refreshments, The sandwiches were tied with pink and white baby ribbon, pink and white ice cream and pink and white cakes were also served. ‘The out of town guests were: Mr. and Mra, 14 Re Newland, Miss Irene THington, Walter Ellington, and Mecere, Tyler Ellington, Chas, Bowey, Ed Gamble, Henry Truhart and 4. Davie of Atchieon, Mr. and Mrs. Tank Matin ef Troy, Miesea Lois Yeung, Jule Colher, Mr, and Mra Baul Nunn and MoD yer of Malle tity. Mr end Mis * 1 aye in Athis 1 te woe ther heme in." 1 the recipients +t we huseful presents + . is join ia cdching thon saad vapy waklad hfe, Ane Retths Sayie and fanaly have moved te Humbolt, Nobacha Mis. Mattie Vilton, wire has beon fussietrg Rev, seott In a series of cine Has, Pine retumned to her home m leavenwerth, Hew. Se tt preichad at Mightand Tast Sunday ovens. THISBBORL. ARAN, Thbiter of the Phundealets—l, ard Miso TP 1. Geeder atived tn Chanute, Kan, Saturday, March Guth, 1220 Pom, and were escettad to the home of Mr and Mis, Hanforth, 107 south Ash street. Dinner having been Picvinusly prepared, we Were avon rented aiuund a table laden with vi ands of different Kinds and side dish- cs too numawus to taention, Every thing being Well prepared, conducive to a good appetite. It is needless tu say the dinner was well enjoyed as well as the other meals, = Mr. aml Mrs, Danforth are very congenial and sociable; they own thelr own home and it is nicely furnished and yer) home like, Besides owning property in Chanute they own property Ip Mes. ico and Arkansas, In front of their home is a spacious city park, which will soon be beautified, thus no doubt increasing the value of thelr prop- «arty on Ash Street, Mr. Danforth is also the owner of some fine blooded horses and chickens, In fact he fs an enterprising man, Sunday was spent at the A. M. I. church. Mrs. Geeder lectured to the Mlen’a Christlan Endeavor at sis welock, At 7:30 p. in, Dr. H. T, Geed- er lectured to 2 large congregution on the subject, Tubereulosis,}ts Causey, Mivention, Susecptiblity, Prophatal treatment, The church was filled to Ptanding roony ant everyone scemed to be benefited and enjoy it, dust be- tore the ature Mrs, Geeder rendered a4 Socal wlo, which way Iighly cn- Joya. Monday, in company with Rev. Watson, pastor of the church, Fam ta sasit at number of homes eomarimung ustness of my profession, to arrange to have sume bad eases come to Pitts. Image for treatment, We were invited to take dinner with Mig and Mrs. Maddox, Can say the dinner was well prepatcd and found on the table everything a hungry person could Want, Cur stiy at the heme was short, but bachly enjoyed. At2 pom. we departad for Wittebuigs, DRL Th. Gader, Mi. Pony Cole asturmed Saturday: fiom Baxter spumes, ahere he was ummened to the bedside of lis mothe on THe PeGeader spent last Monday: in Joplin transacting Lmper tant bust hess, Me, Amend Hunter met with anaes aident While at work ja the antes, HB 1. Gale was called and iftar dherett x his Wounds he wae reported a> domy nhely, Hes. Ay Ehamas byt weleume guert thts week ane) WH proach ot A. MB chet Sunday. The anfint glakd of Mr. and Mix Hanaly Thivas Wats busted buat Waaliees diy Judpe A. Tee dy much fmproved, after analliess af rene duration We ie glad to see hun at his post cain, the A.M. ES. Sanday school bs uink- Ing vely Clalmrate preparations for ite Easter progaam Sunday affernuon, The litte ones are lata instructed by Mis, HT ticeder, Mr and Mis Jharky called in Dr Geuder to ae thelr httle von, Leon, thin wath who is oll, Mirx Mamie Abcrnathy, superin| terdent of the Seuth Eastern District | A. M, FB. Sundey achool {3 hept very busy thia month winding up her visits to the Various erties in her jurimdies oh, Irpng to recure a good report tur the General Conference which con yenes at Kansas City In May, Nass Abernathy {a @ very intelligent young: lady jthough rather young for tte | work, she is decply interested In the welfare of her race and has the work at heart. She hes won the hearts of all the tittle ones she has had ‘ve cation fo mect and they are always glad to welcome her. Mrs. J. 1. Alexander was called to Oswego last Monday on account of the death of Mrs. Tutt. Mr, Wm. Easter was in the city on businees last week. Miss Esther Elies and grand father arived in the city last Saturday, from Coffeyville, Kan. The revival services at Mt. Hebron Bapti<t church was to have closed last Sunday, but owing to the success they are having, they have decided te contine unbt Easter Sunday. Mra. Nat Pierce expects as her guests during Easter, Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Thomason of Springfield, Mo. and Mr, and Mre, S. 11, White of Par- sony Kany MEIR CIPY., KANY Practically all the mings were fle Aabor days ‘The continous tains in this Locality ate very discouraging to the farmers Mr, nnd Mra de We Stewart were in attendance at the St dehn Baptist chonh Sunday, Mer. and Mes 1, My Monteumets, of daplin, Ma, were amang the yut af town Visttare sunday. Inv. Levinder, of Baxter speitses paced Chemich the cy enroite to Cntokee last Sunuay Coverant Labosmaich Nasos, Wor pail the cham oos Dr Fula Real March 27th at Harte hal. Tan te Via aud Mie DT, Borders ab ting with the Vhundsala caespordent, J Ay Moore, is yet on the etch lit susucl Sinith, af Ndisun, Kan, wat In the city Saturday, March auth, vis tio big mother and ould fiends, Mra, Wang 4 on the sick lint, dno M. Prokens, Deputy G. Cy wae in the city the pact wok on cilia! business, Mi. Gov, Jachsen made a bi-iness trip to the North end last week. Weir City stands eecond to neng fn southcastein Kansas for business establishments for colicd people, Ihey have maintained from time to time one to five business houses NEWTON, KAN, | Rev. J. S. Payne, PL, of the Wichita distrnt of the Kansas Con- ference, and wife ate in the city a~ nisting Rey, White, of the A. M. I church, ina revival meeting, So tat they hase two converts Rev, and Mra. Pagne we staying with Rev. White and wite, 120 DL, ith Street. On March S0th, Presiding Elder Payne, Res, White and Mis, Mary J. Mayne met at the A, M.R. Botha church and urganizul a Mirsivnary sucity, with aud ected the following ofarsi—Mex Anna Reevely, presi- | dont; Mrs, Win, Webp, vice president; Mrs. Molly Mayne, recretary; Mrs. Lauta Henderson, assistant seurctary ; Mrs. Maca Johnsen, conesponding secutary and Mis, Minnie White, tieasurer, Kev, White delivcied a good ser monat Lt o'clock Sunday morning at the A. M, E, church,also conducted prayer serskc . At Jd o'clock Presid- ing Elder Poyne delivered a soul atu- ing seamen fter whi h he admin- Hend Saaanient asital by Rev, White Rev @ayne alw pieached an carclicnt scrman in the cyening, The collection for the day was $11.67. Reports of the Quarterly Confer. cence Apel Ist, shows an improve- ment along al hnes, The indebted hose fy being paid aT yradually. MANUIAITAN, BAN, dames Gilson left Piiday, for Onte- hay Nebr to receive Grentinent for bls yes. Irwin S. Clay and Eagene W, Owen of KS, A, Ce returned front Kan as City, Monday, where they had loon visiting telatives and friends fu the past werk, Anis, Angie Un icst spent: Satm- day aad Sunday, in Junction City, VMatng home ant titerds, Tew JW Taylor, receutly appeint- aad pastor of (he ME. chureh, ariived with bls finaly Munday Tbe Res cheml was detained aver pandas, in Kansas City, on aeeount of re shaw storm, POM. Martin has again re-umed work on hee e-taldishotents We seung talks are bury pra tic. ine their Master excrelees, dea the various churcher, Mie Bindford, an old Tepoha bes, has teeepted a porition, av chef at the Dalmonte cafe We sith him sell. It de the firet time in the Tolbert s va reer far a colaved man to wor’ for thom, in one of their houses. Mra Ella Chenault wax a visitor te our city, Tuesday and Wednesday, on Wustuexs She says every thing: In Wamero is 0. K, Key. J, 1. Donell wall reside in Mane hattan for the picgent, My hae rented the Berry property of Mra, Alexander, on South Pitth. I, Vox is preparing for the pring trade, He says his name {z no index to his character, He will give you n square deal. Mrs, Bell of Abilene [3 vieiting her daughter, Mrs, Geo, Miklen, 409 Yuma Street. Wade Brommel, lit.e the Arab, ha: folded fis tent and eilently; stole away. Ae are sorry to loose him Dan Hines made a flying trip to To: peka last Monday, Mr. E. E, Bruce of the Kaw Valley Paving Cu, who received an Injury a short time ago, has gore to Topeks for treatment, Mr, More White, who has been numbered among the sick, is able te be up again, Mr. Thos, Johnyon will soon Icave for Nebraska, Art Nicholas has returned to Hast: ings, Nebr, after a few months stay here with his brother, Than. Quite a number went from here to Wamego, Mriday, to attend Rev Chas, Chenaolt's funeral. Rev. Hen aie acedeted Rev. €icen to preach his funeral. Wm. Cavens has again 1eaumed his work at Ko ALC Ma, Joseph Mitchell will explore the Watish cuantiy this senson ane he anticipates taking Sortie Alvan: dae with hi ORIGINAL POEM oR TIE NE GRO BUSINESS LEAGUE, thy BSL Gio, Neston, Rand The pacatest or termiee OL towed Deswres Ard yet it may sip oe lis the Nave Bisiness Leacue. Ttelt sot se've leon bing things Whi'e the sma and wind were Mow Engg: Amd ere the mile of the sping Well make a sondatal show lay We want sour co-uparsition, We want no one ty sho “Pall ave ut oupath an Tat var beys and culs to woth. Come, nos, let's wat tovether And show shat we cain do, Wath the combined fones Of our tathtyl few JIM CROW AND GS GROW PEL | ‘The Ind anapolls Freeman gives an ‘account of the defeat of the attempt Ite establish a Jim Crow depot in | Haltimore. It fy neceseary that ve bestir ours telves, Race discrimination uns rampant, We must Le as aggressive in defending uur rights ns our en- emies ate in attaching them, “Eternal vigilame is the price of ‘Inberty.” In our own town we have rested too quictly arater alegal dis- crimination, The Arabian fable says, “If the head and foot @f the camel en- ‘ters the tent he finishes his work by Faueting the oveupant.” If we supine: ly sleop under present tendencies we shall asswedly awake to find our sil rights destiescd. Thae is a “Civil Rights Taw” In this state, It ison duty to test its provisiors, to sce whether we have any pubhe rights which opera house hecpas and soda fountain dispensers mie hounl to respect. The clipping follows: A Victory User Jim Crow, The colured people of Baltimore, Md, have made a fuc.ersful fight atzaist the “dink Crow" accomuda- tions recently set up hy the Balti- ore & Ohio Raitrvad in that city, he president cf the road sald the 4nision way made without his knowl edge, On Teaaning the situation, through the appeals of the journals aod prominent individual-, the presi- dent ordaed the change dving away with the separate warting rooms, ‘Lhe volorad people ef that city can congiatulate themectyes in that they have won such a significant victory. It is an old phitovophical truth, but Ute, thatwhatut ls. Tn other words, We may expert a slow change In southern tities along this line, but the neceraity for advar cing the conaittons ie net rendiiy ~cem, fndecd, tt would ben red tection an the caintiy as well ne the ree af eittati ns sull present + themselyes so Ry te require seps nite encore teu they had: not. Inen da fote, at for fear there may be eandt thins, posible, ard which may suc. vest race dis felon dy places of general public u-are, If is up to the nie to Jeon ite guard, ofterdme in ne way Ve docont, onferls eatizens much Is re quite (fous. Ant since we are on trial tn xpite of ourselves, IE goes wuthout -aytag that there shoald le eXtra ape eet to cferd in what we thi. ta Te the Ietle things, Phe san ttalef litte thugs fe the indi atual fife, AM of ts have net mean Gueful wong this Mne, thiphirg that others have nething te do sith var conduct, oy that we ate net ahserveds We dh bave the corducting of eur wan tives, leit scciety impores seme restraints, ard for the goad af all, Soclay prelaime ite silent laws and we muact marage fromchow to live, at Ieaat, In sight of them. In do- ing to Ne will le surprised when puch dcihnination f- noted, and ean. fidently hee for the rescinding of nuh an dcp as that gon at Balti more-there being no cawee for the order, This means that in that city its colored pecple have kept the laws fairly, at any rate, and as they have done In many places, hence should be exempt from any new phases of racial persecution, Much more can be done, ‘we \enture to say, that will averity the race. upwards, but there ‘Is no de- cline in manners. And as Yong as the tendency .» upwards It puts the white Peop'e in @ poor light when they In- sist on making cause withvut support+ ing facts. ' Cruelty Exposed In Camp of a Pris cute |:@%nteastes — ee ee ee From an Investigation made by a Legislative Committee of which Love Grant cf Jachson was chairman, the following findings are tahent “The Negroes and whites are kept in the same tiockade, but have sepate ete beds which are full of bedbugs wo that a convict cannot elccp, | “Lhe only bath the convicts have ie | on Sunday, when they are marched to @ pond and stripped naked, and made ‘to bethe in the muddy water. It ‘makes no difference how colt the water may be, “The Watden pichs out a neyto and tells him to dance fur his amusement, and if he cannot vt will not dance, he Is thown dowa and beaten severely by the Warden, “The Warden puts a heavy Jron called a spur on the anh'cs of pome of the cnvits, lo prvent their ¢se cate, ard frequently the spat wears int the thal. “An cxconvict te-tiied that he se at convict’s alia brags, Ged up in splint-, and the maa forced at mee ty deste Lifting heavy techs.” Ncpto Woman Protects Her donor, the ease ut Mis Lily Haute: Waehe mtten County, Teun, has hee cre of iptense intaest te the Necro citl: rors of Lonnescg, cspec aly as it touches upon the vital put in the ples tation and protatcn ot the hme afte of that elas f citizens, the case pasticulaily shoud appeal to Negroes, as at is well anuwn that the Inws ef the Southern States ara so flamed. as to thiow atcand white Woncn every sclatilla of local, county: ard state authouty tu presernse her in the highest evecllence, while on the uther hand, the same law is silent in the protytion of Nero womanhood, and unlers she consents to drop to concubinage or Whoredom, in defense of herself, che ds left to the clemency of the povernor, as evidenced in this case, The information in the case of Mrs, Lily Will shows she was convicte ed Jast October and sentenced to serve eleven yams and twenty-rine days, Her friends natwally sought the pare doning: pawars of Tennessce in order tu free her, She was recently freed: by Governor Hooper, and the cpinion of the case ax expressed by the Attom ney Gencral of Tennessee, should en countge all Nezro women everywhere, who are importuned by white men, without protection of Jaw therefrom ‘to go forth and do hhewi-c, The Ate torney Gencral’s opinion is as fullows: “Et appears that this colored woe man, (Mis. Lily Hill), is a respectable and wWell-lohaved manicd woman, and had Leen previously nclested by the prorccuting witness In the case; that she was assaulted by raid proses cutor in a public stieet Lecause she rcscated his attentlony a second time, and whin she was presecd by him, drew a pistol from a hardbag and shut him in the aim.” For there rear suns Gur, Hooper justifiably extended pardon, FORT SCOLE, KAN, Mt, Zion Baptist chureh is angaged in a revival mecting, Rev. DP, Greene, of Kansaa city, Ma, has teen called to this church. Mo has prenched two wecks and rai-cd $60 00, and had five conversions, Rev. J, He Brooks, of Bonney Springs, han, fs assisting him, Rev, Urooks 14 4 very. able epeaker, He preached two soul stirring ecrmens Sunday at Wa, m, subject, “Lhe Good Shepherd." and at Bpom, subject, “fhe Science of Spire itual Light”? ‘Lhese were sting sermons and everybody aejeled. Rev, Brochs iy one of the ablert evans gelists fn the state. Trew the pruse pect aff the neting it will be cue of the best meetings over held an this chek Ruhl Aved Negro [von James Uthott, a Negros who yetthed in Binghamton, N.Y. dn ded, ard ay taser a Tortune Ly dean ta reat entate uring The peawnets a teen pore teal, im dead at his home dere, aged LW seare He was neatly fifty years old Won he cacaped fiery lavary by means of the “undetyioand palicad Petatielige bimedf un a tmall Pit of ground here, be “cued to cad and waite, and became a tover of gould Docks, Ae wealth came tu Hin, he was able to purchase many note able volumes and at the tune of bls death, bad gathaed a saluable le brary. NOTICE We ean secure from the Old Fulks Home two boys, oge about ten and chyven, who would make youd work hands on a farm. Anyone desiring these boys may write to the Old Folks Home, Leavenworth, Kan, where. they will no doubt be able to get two boys who will be of good service te them. > BANQUET HAM? 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Of course improved methods of much to do with it,but the fact remains that free labor is more productive than slave labor; and never would not he that the free Negro world in work has been knocked down and slammed every year since 1865 by the industrial statistics of the southern states, that do not lie, which show a productivity most marvelous in the history of mankind. —New York Age. Secretary of Jamaican Cricket Club of New York Makes Statement. .New York.—Brading as silly the assertion of T. L. McDonald, a native of Jamaica, to the effect that the color line is drawn in the West Indies between the blacks and mulattoes, R. Roger Melbourne, secretary of the Jamaica Cricket club of New York, comes out in statement that while class distinction exists in Jamaica, there is no discrimination on account of color. Mr. Melbourne expresses himself on conditions in Jamaica as follows: "I see that a student of Morgan college, Baltimore, Md., while partially agreeing with Mr. O'Connor De Cordova's article in refutation of Miss Mary Ovington's statement in the Sunday Herald 'that the negro is a man only in Europe', takes exception to the term 'negro' as used by Mr. De Cordova and alleges 'that the mulattoes in Jamaica are a distinct people from the blacks or negroes.' BY Packing Company, KANSAS. and Ladi: ORIENT and children, paying Partial Benefits in case of death. No to be without Life Insurance AND is duly authorized by the and is under the Superintendent Officers are bonded in a rehabilitated to Agents. For information HEADQUARTERS. Topeka, Kansas. Payment of Claims" PEARL McNEAL. National Secretary. CLOTHING CO ERLESS, it's Correct N, Proprietor dog. Furnishing Goods, Hats Neckwear KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Market and CURED MEATS and will and purchasing your Meats, as ave you 10 per cent over other n Eagle" popular Flour For best Result "When Mr. De Cordova came forward to refute Miss Ovington's statement, mentioning certain conditions in Jamaica, he did not for one moment think that the negro was not also a 'man' in the United States. He came forward out of justice to negroes in general and Jamaicans in particular (he being himself a Jamaican), and that the spirit of the article was taken by the editor was shown by the headline, 'Negro Also a Man in America.' "Mr. McDonald has made the assertion that mulattoes in Jamaica are a 'distinct people from the blacks or negroes.' That statement is sweeping and misleading. He is muddled in his fragmentary statement, and one would gather that the 'color line' is drawn. He has hopelessly mixed up color line with class distinction. "In New York city one hears much of the '400,' and in other localities the same class distinction, although during the recent visit of the Duke of Connaught New York '400' dwindled down to 300 or so. So you see in every community there must be the classes. In Jamaica the mass of the population is composed of negroes, and with the masses there are the world over penury and ignorance. "For convenience sake, according to Mr. McDonald's viewpoint, I will divide the negroes of Jamaica into two groups—the blacks and the mulattoes. There are among the blacks and mulattoes people of prominence socially nond otherwise, and the government of the colony are in the hands of these people with a few officials appointed by the colonial office in London. "That there is no color like in damma is well known; but there is certainly such a thing as class distinction. It is erroneous to think that there is a line drawn between the two groups of people. Among the blacks and mulattoes there are classes. The blacks of culture and refinement would not recognize as their social equal the uncouth mulatto, and vice versa; but both groups of the same class are par and receive the same social recognition from the MADE BY white man. Nor is it expected that the cultured of both groups would bring themselves down to the level of the peasant population. To bring it more clearly to the readers, the educated and refined class of Americans look down in sympathy with the ignorant negroes who are the cause of mob law in the south, and would not allow themselves to be put in a class with them. "Reforms are needed in all governments, and history teams with the names of reformists who have lived centuries ago, down to our times." Reform many progress. There are many men who have stood for the rights of the regio in Jamaica who are dead and gone. Mr. Cox is a reformer and is esteemed by Jamaicans at home and abroad, although many think him too radical in his views. "According to Mr. McLennald, we understand that because Mr. Cox raised a law and cry against negro oppression he was suspended by the authorities from the legislative council. The truth of the matter is that Mr. Cox was suspended by regular parliamentary procedure or account of what was considered an insult to the representative of the king. Indeed, he was consulted by his own colleagues and a motion for suspension and a vote of confidence in the governor, Sir Sydney Oliver, was moved. I think, by the Hon. D. A. Corinthall, member for the parish of St. James, a representative of the people." WAMEGO, KAN. Rev. Charles Chenault, who was born in Madison County, Ky., October, 1818, died at Wamego, Kan., March 20th, 1912, aged 73. He was converted at an early age, united with the A. M. E. church, and was a faithful member until his death. Was a soldier in the Civil War, receiving an honorable discharge April 2, 1867—serving three years. He was also a member of the O. P. Morton Post, G. A. R., No. 38, Wamego, Kan. Brother Chenault was twice married. To the first union was born four sons, only one of which survives him. He was married to Patty Scrivner, his second wife, February 25, 1875. To this union was born two sons, David of Kansas City and George of Wamego, Kan. He moved to Kansas about thirty years ago, locating at Blue Rapids and from there he moved to Wamego, where he resided until his death. Before coming to Kansas Rev. Chenault felt the call to preach the gospel. He was given local preacher license, serving his church as class leader, steward and preacher. On coming to Kansas he continued his work of the ministry. He became a member of the Kansas Conference and sustained a local deacon's relation at the time of his death. Brother Chenault was a holy gobet preacher, not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, testifying to its saving power by his Godly life. He served acceptably several charges in the Kansas Conference, but of late years being very much afflicted with rheumatism and other ills incidental to a soldiers life, was compelled to give up the active work of the ministry. At his home church was ever zealous for the cause and ceased not labor until the end. The day before he passed away he said to those who were standing beside his bed, "heaven's door has opened for me. I soon shall enter in." 'This last hours were filled with heavenly joy and imptune—eternal bliss anticipated. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. T. W. Green of Topeka, assisted by Rev. H. E. Henrie of Manhattan. The O. P. Morton Post, G. A. R. had charge of the remains, and used the beautiful and impressive ceremony of that order in burying. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The deceased leaves to morn their loss a loving wife, three sons and a host of friends—the church and ministry a zealous worker and faithful minister. "Servant of God well done, Rest from thy loved employ. CHURCH NAPS DUE TO LONG SERMONS. Responding to an urgent call one night a minister hurried to the home of a parishioner, and entering, asked if he were ill. The man replied that he was not ill, but that he was troubled with insomnia. The parishioner stated that he could go to sleep with perfect ease when the minister preached and employed the neverend gentleman to deliver one of his sermons. This story, in substance, was told by the Rev. George E. Newell, as an introduction to his sermon yesterday morning at the "Third Presbyterian church, 2027 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Mo. "The Man Who Went to Sleep in church" was the subject, Acts XV.9, the text; "And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep; and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead." The pastor excused Eutychus in part because at the time he went to A Great Implement, Vehicle and Saddle Sale ...AT THE... Bunnell Implement and Seed Co. We carry the largest and most complete st Machinery of all descriptions that is carried in the Peter Schuttler, Bain, Mitchell and Milburn Pa- and Hanner Buggies. Our Implementments, and I such as the Rock Island, Janesville, Black Hawk, a nothing but the very best and up-to-date goods, Cream Separator and the Old Leasty Incubator. We are now prepared to give you the best ments. See us before you BUY. We are selling COUNT, for we realize that we are over-stocked, now cultivator, sunny plow, gang plow, single or tows, corn planters, hoppers, corn stab, cutters, or scops and crop boards, grand-stones, alfalfa renow you can't afford to pass this up. Come and visit our Harness Factory. This round harness man in Cowley county. Here you driving harness. If you bring in your specifie We keep a large stock of all kinds of harness all you buy. Look over our SADDLES. This is a saddle to the heaviest Ranch King Saddles. N mant we all kinds of Saddles Repainting. B spring work begins. Our price is right on this. When it comes to Style, Quality and Prices, and look these over. We have buggies, Carriage straight and auto seats, plain bad or cut under, a bearing, all at a ridiculously low price. Driving Wagons and Runabouts Top Buggies from Carriages from Spring Wagons from Carts What is the use of using old harness and vel store? We will sell you these goods for cash or no axes to grind, friends to reward or enemies we want your trade. I also have a good farm of 80 acres. 3½ Come and see me. BUNNEL A complete stock of Farming Implements is carried in the Great Southwest. We Milburn Farm Wagons, The Moon Elements, and Farm Machinery are put on Black Hawk, J. I. Case, Racine, Sattley, and date goods. We have the Acme Hard Incubator. If you the best price that we have ever are selling EVERY FARM IMPLEMENTS overstocked. We will save you seven, single or two row weeder, double-cutters, corn slots, brush plows, wall, alfalfa renovators, etc. If you are in set up, this department is in charge of it. Here you will find the best styles of your specifications we will make you a fit harness all the time. If you are in this place where we sure do shine, Sadies. No one can beat our price in painting. Bring up your hatness and right on the kind of work. and Prices, we have the whole thing of goggles, Carriages, Ranabouts, Driving cut under, steel or rubber tire, wood or price. Harness and vehicles when we will take them for cash or on time. Come and let us or enemies to punish, but we have acres, 32 miles northwest of New York. We carry the largest and most complete stock of Farming Implements, Wagons, Buggies, Harness and Machinery of all descriptions that is carried in the Great Southwest. We have the Exclusive Agency for the Peter Schuttler, Balm, Mitchell and Milburn Farm Wagons. The Moon Bros, Henney, Anchor, Rock Island and Hanner Burgues. Our Implements, and Farm Machinery are put out by the best factories in the world, such as the Rock Island, Jarvesville, Black Hawk, J. L. Case, Racine, Sattley and Pattie companies. We carry nothing but the very best and up-to-date goods. We have the Acme Harvesting Machinery, the National Cream Separator and the Old Levy Incubator. We are now prepared to give you the best price that we have ever offered the public in Farm Implements. See us before you BUY. We are selling EVERY FARM IMPLEMENT in our house at a BIG DISCOUNT, for we realize that we are overstocked. We will save you several dollars on every single or double row cultivator, sunk plow, gang plow, single or two tow weeder, double-tow by, garden tools, drag harrows, corn planters, histors, corn stalks, cutters, corn slots, brush plows, walking plows in all sizes, sod plows, scops and crop boards, grind-stones, alfalfa renovators, etc. If you are in the market for any of these articles, you can afford to press this up. Come and visit our Harness Factory. This department is in charge of Harry E. Clamplett, the best all round harness man in Cowley county. Have you will find the best styles and quality to be had in team and driving harness. If you bring in your specifications we will make you any style of harness that you want. We keep a large stock of all kinds of harness all the time. If you are in need of good collars, see us before you buy. Look over our SADDLES. This is where we sure do shine. We carry everything from a child's saddle to the heaviest Ranch King Saddles. No one can beat our price here. In connection with this department we do all kinds of Saddles Repairing. Bring up your harness and get it oiled and repaired before the spring work begins. Our price is right on this kind of work. When it comes to Style, Quality and Prices, we have the whole thing combined in our Vehicle room. Come and look these over. We have buggies, Carriages, Ranabouts, Driving Wagons and Spring Wagons in straight and auto seats, plain bed or cut under, steel or rubber tire, wood or steel bed, electric lighted and ball bearing, all at a ridiculously low price. Driving Wagons and Ramabilla $37.50 to $100.00 45.00 to $150.00 100.00 to $250.00 45.00 to $100.00 15.00 to $20.00 Top Burgies from Carriages from Spring Wagons from Carts What is the use of using old harness and vehicles when we will take them in trade for anything in our store? We will sell you these goods for cash or on time. Come and let us talk it over with you. We have no access to grind, friends to reward or enemies to punish, but we have got the goods, the price is right and we want your trade. I also have a good farm of 80 acres, 312 miles northwest of Newkirk, Okla., that I will sell cheap. Come and see me. BUNNELL. mids alone. The Pyramids were erected about 3,750 years B.C. When Moses led the children of Israel out of captivity these Pyramids were already old. The Pyramids were built for tombs and monuments to the memory of certain great men. But the frony of things is manifest when we consider that although the tombs remain, there is no authentic record as to whose memory they were erected. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built about 550 years B. C. by Nebuchadnezzar for the gratification of his queen. She was from the mountains, and the Babylonian pain seemed dreary to her. The declining days of Nebuchadnezzar, when he became a vegetarian, are familiar to all. Nebuchadnezzar was the first man to take to the tall uncut. His gardens were a plaything. They endured but a decade and then the worms and the weeds had their way. The Tomb of Mausolos was erected at Haharnassus by Artemisia, wife of Mausolos. The tomb was small but most elaborate—a dream in marble, gold and silver and precious stones, fit for a dead diety, but to the memory of a commonplace man. The creation was too exquisite, too precious to last. The hattarians overran the country and the tomb became one of the things that were. Haharnassus is remembered now only because it was the birthplace of Euterpe, mother of Themistocles. She made one remark to the Athenians that is deathless. "Yes, I am an alien, but my son is Themistocles!" Only great people can render a location unforgettable. The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue ninety feet high, representing Helios, the sun god, the national deity of the Rhodians. This great statue of bronze, made in separate parts and riveted together, bestrode the narrow entrance of the harbor. It was set up 280 years B. C. and in the Age of Ceasar was but a memory. It, however, supplied Cassius a good simile. The Statue of Zeus by Phidias was of marble, inlaid with gold, ivory and ebony. The statue was supposed to have been modeled from one made in the time of Homer, when the poet sat for the artist's model. The statue was fifty-two feet high -colossal in proportions. The Romans tumbled this statue from its pedestal and carried it away precinct. The Pharaoh was a rocky island on the Egyptian coast. Alexander connected this island with the mainland and at the entrance of the Harbor of Alexandria built a magnificent lighthouse the first maritime lighthouse created The Temple of Diana was built at Epheus 650 years BC. The worship of Diana otherwise the Goddess of Nature was the recognized religion of Ephesians. In its early conception it was a beautiful religion. But religions grown great and powerful lose their original virtues. Read history. In the time of Paul, the Temple of Diana was falling into decay and the material was being used for houses 109 SOUTH SUMMIT STREET. sleep and fell Paul was preaching a very long sermon, the Scriptures saying he continued the sermon until midnight and he also drew a lesson from the text for preachers, that they should not preach too long sermons. "That person tells the truth, who says that long sermons are often a sign of indolence," said the Rev. Mr. Newell. "The preacher is doing his winnowing of the chaff before his congregation instead of giving them the grain of truth which he should have extracted in his study. Some sermons are too short and should be called termettes instead of sermons. The need of the hour is not longer or shorter sermons, but better sermons. They should be weighed and not measured." Not only those who go to sleep during the sermon, but those who are asleep spiritually, were mentioned by the pastor who illustrated by telling a story of a visitor of another planet on a tour of investigation on our earth. The visitor saw much to awaken his interest and admiration. One day he saw a funeral procession and learned of death. He inquired as to the meaning of death and received vague and uncertain answers. He found that most people had some general idea but mangetal idea but many were so absorbed in the little passing events that they surely ever think of death or prepare for the hereafter. He was filled with horror and begged to go back to his own planet where people do not live such foolish lives. "There is nothing on earth so startling as religious indifference or a person who is spiritually asleep," the Rev. Mt. Newell said. "It is high time to awaken out of sleep and follow the example of Augustine, who while sleeping seemed to hear a voice saying, 'Take head.' Springing from bed he found the book open at the place where it says, 'The night is far spent, the day is at hand; put off the works of darkness, put on the armor of light.'" SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD Alexander the Great lived 350 years B.C. He conquered the world, or all he could find of it. He began his task when nineteen. He completed it at thirty, and died sighing for more worlds to conquer. We will never die from Alexander's disability. We see a milky way of worlds to conquer. Alexander made a list of the Seven Wonders of the World, and it was his proud boast that all of these were his personal possessions. He did not produce those Seven Wonders—the simply annoyed and took them over. Alexander's Seven Wonders of the World were: The Pyramids of Egypt The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Tomb of Mausolos. The Colossus of Rhodes. The Statue of Zeus by Phidias. The Lighthouse on the Island of Pharos. The Temple of Diana. The Temple of Ithana. All these seven wonders are dust, living but in hearsay, save the Pyra- Implements, Wagons, Buggies, Harness and Rest. We have the Exclusive Agency for the Moon Bros., Henney, Anchor, Rock Island, to put out by the best factories in the world, Sattley and Pattie companies. We carry some Harvesting Machinery, the National We have ever offered the public in Farm Imple-ment in our house at a BIG DIS-COUNT several dollars on every single or double double-row lay by, garden tools, drag harrows, walking plows in all sizes, sod plows, you are in the market for any of these articles, Exchange of Harry E. Clamplott, the best all styles and quality to be had in team and take you any style of harness that you want, are in need of good collars, see us before or shine. We carry everything from a child's first price here. In connection with this depart-ness and get it oiled and repaired before the thing combined in our Vehicle room. Come Driving Wagons and Spring Wagons in the wood or steel bed, electric lighted and ball $37,50 to $100,00 45,00 to 150,00 100,00 to 250,00 45,00 to 100,00 15,00 to 20,00 Will take them in trade for anything in our hand let us talk it over with you. We have we have got the goods, the price is right and of Newkirk, Okla, that I will sell cheap. Implement and Seed Company. --- PHONE 837. ARKANSAS CITY, KAN. and barns by any one who cared to appropriate it. Pliny says that the temple was 120 years in building. These Seven Wonders of the World were things of pride and pomp, constructed to glorify and amuse the few. Slave labor entered into their construction; and discord, death and misery for the many was the result of the proud plans of their making. Today, if we were asked to make a list of the Seven Wonders of the World we would name the things that contribute to human happiness and add to our well being—that make the world better in its day and generation. Men are living longer now than at any time in recorded history, because we are living better. Vital statistics for the past year show a lower death rate in America than has ever existed. As we put discord, fear, hate, doubt, jealousy and revenge out of our lives, harmony, health and happiness come in and make their homes with us. If I were now asked to name the Seven Wonders of the World, I would say they are: The Telephone. The Tulley Car. The Incandescent Lamp. The Steel frame Skyscraper. The Automobile. The Hoe Rotary Press. The Typewriter. These things minister to all the people. They influence the lives of every same and efficient person. They serve us daily. Unlike the Seven Wonders of Alexander, none are for the exclusive few. All represent inventions, not merely individual things. They can never die, because they represent ideas that are self-duplicating. The principles for which they stand sprang from the brains of individuals, but now these principles are the priceless heritage of the living world. Men may die and turn to dust, but the record of their dreams, once made tangible, remains. RIOT CLAIMS SETTLED The people of Danville, Ill. sued for $132,000, and with the compromise settlements, the city is to pay to the various claimants about $10,000. This is the fruits of lawlessness. This is a vast sum and would build hard roads 20 miles East, West, North and South of this city and keep them in repair for several years. This is probably the first time in history of the nation where a city actually had to pay not claims where the riot was caused on the account of race troubles. We hope the lesson will be salutary and that all will profit by this loss of $40,000 -The Forum. BIG PREVOCER The pastor wants to be measured as a big preacher, and so he is glad to be called doctor and nearly feels that he is a doctor because his people call him doctor, and this leads him to sign his name with two capital D's following. George Baptist. The Topeka Plaindealer Established in 1899. Hon. W. H. Brady announces himself a candidate for Congressman subject to the Republican primaries for the Second congressional district. The Republican County Central Committee passed resolutions of condolence in respect of Robert Keith and Bert Lucas, deceased, who were former members of the committee. Oscar K. Swayze, who is a candidate for county clerk will probably have no opposition. He is one of the most efficient clerks in Shawnee county and especially in the business of taxes and county affairs. He knows the ins and outs of the office well and the people will make no mistake in placing him in the position Ex-Senator P. Lloyd, who is serving his first term as United States collector of internal revenue, located at Haworth, Kansas, is one of the sternest Republicans of the state. He was born in Jefferson county, Kansas, and is a graduate of the State University. He is bringing the office up to the standard and is making it one of the best of its size in the government --- We visited the post-office at Lt Leavenworth and found it in charge of Guy A Swallow who has served as post-master since 1909. He was appointed by Teddy Roosevelt and served four years as sheriff of Jefferson County, making one of the best officers the county ever had. He was also sergeant-at-arms of the Senate. He is one of the leading politicians of Kansas. Hon. W. H. Brady of Lawrence has announced himself a candidate for Congressman from the Second district. He has served in both the House of Representatives and Senate of Kansas. He was the editor of the Lawrence Journal for a number of years, but after the fire it was combined with the Lawrence World, which is one of the most successful papers in the state. Mr. Brady has had considerable experience along legislative lines and says that if he is elected to Congress his constituents will have nothing to regret. He has lived in Lawrence not all of his life and is one of Lawrence's most respected citizens. The mount of the little Rock Session of the National Negro Business League has just been published. The report makes a volume of 200 pages and contains a tenographic report of the actual proceedings of the meeting, in a letter to that, supplemental information as to the local Negro Business League, life centers, the enrollment at little Rock, and a report of the sessions of the Negro Business Association, the National Negro League, the Director's Association, the National Negro Park Association, the National Negro Bar Association all exhibited upon it at the Rock at the a large type, and it is on to show in the best the not getting exercise we are meeting at little R The Honourable Baldwin is a candidate for senator Milton and Jack or is a legal supporter of her good government. stunch done out his has of the republican as well no use of anion oppose. this position, and it is special to offer themselves to it and other position in New Way, never want it. He is not a citizen in the court, up right and honest. The po- Milton County to the want a and have prayed that the Lord spread him to have a long life, as he spent most of his time in the town and use of his fellowmen Mr. Wargom, under the those operations which he no longer tul man could have with it. He has been signed for a good purpose and we hope he will live in harmony. The people of St. Louis county are proud of their district judge, W. A. Jadson, who is now living his first term on the bench. He is a man who is fair and impartial and his decisions are always up to the standard according to the law and the evidence produced. He graduated from the Kansas University and practiced law in 1954, serving two terms as city attorney in the city of St. Louis and was elected judge of the district court in a three-centered sight by a thousand majority. Judge Jackson is a staunch republican and is loyal to his party. He is a candidate for re-nomination and election, and will have no opposition. The Plaindealer is always glad to announce good men, like the Judge, to the people, knowing that such men as he are needed to fill such high positions, and we look forward to the time when he will be called to serve on the federal bench. The Republicans of Kansas have made up their minds that Oliver C. Denten, ex-Senator of the state, is to be one of the four delegates-at-large to the national convention at Chicago. Mr. Denton is one of the most consistent and loyal Republicans of Kansas. His many friends wanted him to be a candidate for Governor, but he thought he would rest for a short period, and refused. He is an upright, honest, consistent gentleman who believes in fair play and the upbuilding of any community in which he casts his lot. He is one of the largest wheat growers in the West and has numbers of acres of land in wheat in western Kansas. The Republicans of Kansas will make no mistake in sending a man like Mr. Denton to the national convention, who will be of much prestige and in charge, not only to the Republican party of Kansas, but to all the citizens as well. Mr H W Bomgardner, who has announced himself a candidate for coroner, is one of the most popular funeral directors in the West and is now serving as coroner by appointment in place of Dr K th, who has moved out of the state. Mr Bomgardner says that a law provider that in case a coroner cannot act, a justice of the peace may act in his stead; therefore it is not essential that a coroner be a physician; that Omaha, Lincoln, and several counties have undertakers acting as coroners. One undertaker in New York has been acting as coroner for 33 years. Mr. Bomgardner has had 21 cases since his appointment. October 23, 1911. He further says that if a physician was coroner he would have to get an expert and testify before a coroner's jury. Therefore, he sees no reason why an undertaker or anyone else could not serve in that capacity, and especially an undertaker, who is accustomed to handling dead bodies. Mr. Bomgardner is an ardent Republican, also a supporter of the Republican principles and to the maintenance of the party. This is his first time to hold an office by appointment and he thinks it no more than fair that he be elected for the first term. LAWRENCE, JAN. cent, after two weeks illness. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown are the proud parents of a baby girl. The mother is in a serious condition. Rev. A. Hill, of Topeka, was the guest of the King hotel last week. The People's Grocery Company opened Saturday, March 30th, in grand style with a full line of staple and fancy groceries. At night and a large crowd assembled, after which many purchases were made. The store was illuminated with electric lights and everyone seemed well pleased with their goods and the service rendered by the four clerks that were kept busy from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The proprietors are young men and were well pleased with the patronage given them and the community at large are proud to find such enterprising young men among them. The People's Grocery Company are successors of Brown's Grocery, formerly owned by Charles and Russell Brown. I M M manager and Herb In Honor of International Secretary — Hamba's Visit at Y. M. C. A. Building—By Ladies' Auxiliary. From an international officer's source, there probably has never been so much awakening, enlightening and quickening of interest in our local colored Y. M. C. A. work than that which resulted at the banquet of the organization at its building on last Tuesday night and under the auspices of the ladies auxiliary thereof, in honor of R. P. Hamlin, international secretary of the Colored Y. M. C. A. The young active and associate numbers, on this memorable, enjoyable occasion, seemed beside themselves and even vicing with one another to demonstrate beyond peradventure of doubt to their distinguished visitor from New York that Topeka, in this grand work, was all that had been heralded of it. Besides that, they were in the spirit a part and parcel of the organization, and not simply in it for effect. The Glee Club's renditions of several of the songs which they put on at the Grand Opera House during their recent grand minstrel treat, coupled with the select renditions of numbers by the Silver Leaf Quartet, were only to be heard to be fully appreciated, for they were a musical treat. Blessings were bestowed by Rev. Brown, after which luncheon was served by the ladies, consisting of pat'n cheese and club sandwiches, followed by combination ice cream and a beautiful, blend of. (aroma) the service of carol and curried to the local sewing. Mr Sawett, a well received, and in a moment of her Russell, the last, on tender for the evening brought forth great apolline and Brother Raill, be the way, by all the lil' for the caring with his wife to dry him soaking. Parrot Parrot down, up, up. Piece of Paul Entertainment the. M. A. and the other. With both his mother and with both their, to rest that, the pretty born thoroughly dear of his spirit, itself all do duo by desire. the signal for this class not to violate in what the station's protage, J. C. tattered in Ohio, to be mem- norial to the greatest applause of the evening. The speaker, being compelled to cease talking until the deserved applause of the hosts had vented and spent its force. Reverting back to the general association, he gave data and figures upon the growth of the organization, showing that the property values in 1890 were ten millions of dollars, with a current expense for that year of two millions. "And in a given period of only twenty years," he said, "or by 1910, these values had grown and been added to until now they approximated the grand total of sixty-seven millions of dollars, with a current expense of seven millions of dollars." The reference to that forty-five colored city associations now flourished in twenty-two different states and one in the District of Columbia; that their round number membership approximated six thousand, and that seven hundred thousand dollars ($700,000) alone had been appropriated and used last year for colored buildings in cities where deep interest had been manifested; the report that six colored (just double last year's) international secretaries were now the vogue record of three; the assurance that popular was, if she maintained and strove to increase interest, to come soon into her own new colored Y. M. C. A. building of modern appointments, dimensions and proportions, were all assurances, coming from a source authoritative, which gave great hope, inspiration and promise. Mr. Coleman made brief remarks on Christian work. Mrs. Jas. Guy not responding to a call from the house, Mrs. Watkins, wife of Prof. Watkins, a member of the ladies' auxiliary, was the only lady who spoke. She spoke beautifully upon self-denial. In fact the whole evening, to the winter's observation, who had been absent from the beauteousness of the Topeka "Y" for some three years, was a seeming one of the invigorating—of the inspiring. Secretary Hamlin was the guest of Dr. Martin, and left over the Santa Ie for Wichita Wednesday morning. We omitted to mention the able "stunt" of "our little" Frank Wilson, he of the former interlocutor fame in minstrelsy, "Little" Frank did admirably in his oratorical stunt and return to narrow path promisings. Condensed Statement of the COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK Independence, Kansas, at the close of business Tuesday, February 20th, 9112. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts...$ 916,340 31 Banking house... 10,000.00 Cash and sight exchange...$517,061.20 Demand loans 248,161.55 U. S. Bonds at par...141,161.67 Bonds and warrants...125,000.00 Due from U. $ Presser 3,750.00-1,035,137.42 Total $1,061,477.73 LIABILITIES. Ground...$ 100,000.00 Strips and undivided points...168,516.06 Creditation...75,000.00 Deposits...1,617,961.65 at we statement is correct. 2). GUERNSEY, President de charge of its obligations community this bank lend its its resources in the ave- mance to make up the busi- ness of Independence and in Kansas—its desire is to optual service in all direc- tive for the needs of small county as it does larger proportion. or funds to our custom management does not bor- nal purposes. No officer, employee owes this bank a statement of the condition of the NATIONAL BANK V. hutu, Kau, of business on the 20th of February 1912 2. SOURCES. counts.....81,370,650,89 .....1,873,78 .....52,185,56 land.....10,000,00 MR. ARTHUR W. HARRIS RE SIGNS AS EDITOR OF THE SEARCHLIGHT We regret that our esteemed friend and journalistic brother, Arthur W. Harris has resigned as editor and manager of The Searchlight, a paper owned by the U. B. F. lodge at Sedalia, Mo. The cause of his resignation is the refusal of the board of managers to permit the paper to take part in politics and other advertising restrictions. Mr. Harris made the Searchlight one of the best papers in the country, and it is suicidal on the part of the board to thus handicap him and thereby lose his service. The thing to do is let Harris be personally responsible for the political end of the paper, which would in no way hinder or impair the publication of matter pertaining to the order. A paper without an opinion is like a ship without a rudder. We hope the board will take a broad view of the matter and permit Mr. Harris to continue at the head of the helm. The Leader Realty Co. Farm and City Loans Negotiated. The Leader Realty Co. Farm and City Loans Negotiated. If it is land, write me about it; that's my business. I have land in all parts of the state and Southern, Kansas for colored people. If you have property for sale, list it with me. Honest business is our method, that is why we are doing such a large business. E. J. BURNS, Manager. 122'2 N. Independence Ave. Phone 895 Black. ENID, OKLAHOMA. Mrs. B. E. McFarland Beanty Parlor at 623 North Jackson. Massages, takes out Wrinkles, takes out everything that mars the Beauty of a Woman's Face. Give her a call. Kingfisher County Normal This is one of the largest and best tutored Normals in the state. Teachers prepared for the several state certificates. Excellent accommodations at moderate terms. For further information address SUPL GEO, E. MOORE, at Kingfisher, Okla or PROF. E. H. HAV... Conductor at Honors, Okla. BANK OP WINFIELD, KANSAS. At the close of business Dec. 5, 1911 RESOURCES. Loans and discount... 5518,254.19 Overdrafts... 9,018.81 U. S. bonds to secure fir- cation... 200,000.00 Banning House, Furniture and Paintings... 1,000.00 Ponds for in- vestment... $ 65,000.00 Cash and slight Exchange... M.S. bond 40 32.66.1 LABORATES. Visitors to Topeka Will Find Oliver's A pleasant place to spend a sociable afternoon. Imported Cigars Farms FOR Negroes Colored men, why not lay a farm in a land where a man is a man, where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Logan county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $10 TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas. ASK FOR "Fitright" ASK FOR Overalls and Coats Quality and Workmanship Unsurpassed. The Ranny-Davis MERCANTILE COMPANY Athens City, Kan., Enid, Okla., and Anthony, Kan. C. H. Northfoss FURNITURE, CARPETS, UNDER TAKING Phones 57 and 169. 716 Main St NEWTON, KAN. Every Colored Man Should Read "THE PROSY ROMANCE, and learn the difference between Modern Slavery and Chattel Slavery. This is the most progressive novel of this age. Address the author, F. F. SPROUL, 311 Fast Eighth St., Topeka, Kansas DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon. Gumming Physician of the Knight and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases.. Office and Residence. 327 Madison St Bell phone 1091 Eath phones 771. Ree, Bell 648 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgent. Mack and Kansas Ave. Gulber's Drug Store, near Throop Hotel. Cally Answered Day and Night. Resid. 1515 Van Poen St & WATSON TER DES ARKANSAS CITY, KAS. Social and Other Topeka Happenings Mr. R. P. Hamilton, of Brooklyn, traveling international secretary of, Y. M. C. A. ,was in the citya few days this week the guest of Mr. F. W. Stewart, secretary of the local Y. M. C. A. While here he made this office an agreeable call. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Watson are here visiting, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Sims, 1814 West Tenth street. FOR SAIE—Five and ten acre tracts on easy terms—location one mile from city limits—on macadam road. For terms apply to Mr. and Mrs. Heisman Phillips and baby of Iola, Kun, are stopping with Mrs. Jason Scott, 219 East Twelfth street. House for Rent—5 rooms, 112 story, 501 Euclid ave. Inquire at Mrs. Ellen Slaughter's, 1307 Monroe. A jungy fruit, if you please. Shawnee Drug Store. Get a carnation with each shine at the Metropole Shining Parlor, Easter Sunday at our new location, 1007 Kansas ave. Preston Smith, Mgr. The participants in the musical extravaganza were tendered a reception by Mrs. Biana Buford at her home on Van Buren street, Saturday afternoon, March 30. Games were the amusement of the afternoon and at the proper time a dainty repast was served. The little girls departed declaring Mrs. Buford an ideal hostess. A high brown chocolate sundae. Shawnee Drug Store. FOR SAIE-Five and ten acre tracts on easy terms-location one mile from city limits-on macadam road. For terms apply to For Rent-Stone flats at Fourteenth and Quiney streets, to colored folks, by Cottrell, 107 East Seventh street. Ind. 556 or 4193. For Rent—Furnished or unfurnished room. Call Bell phone 1958. Miss Birdie Scott, 1151 Lane street. The married extra-aganza given for the benefit of S. John A. M. E. church March 22 was an excellent success. The twenty five young girls ranging from 8 to 10 years were well trained and each tried to do her best. The concert was in fact one of the best musi als given in this city for many months, and much credit is due Mesdemes Jas. Buford and Cyrene Gaines and Miss Ethe Burge for such an excellent program Mr. George Olden, son of Rev. G. D. Olden, and Miss Olivia Stewart were quite the married country affection. March 11, at the home of the Lilde's parents, about four and a half years from Mr. Olden is an indifferent, Christian father and his daughter is the granddaughter of Hail Hamlyn. He has future law prizes, for a number of wars. He will, on one of the last family shows, earn a prize young. Phantomenter joins their many friends in worship at their home, through life. The DODSON-CONLEY NUPTIALS. A very pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Dodson, 1805 West Sixth avenue, Thursday evening, March 28, when their daughter, Miss Anna D., and Mr. Alonzo Conley were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. G. D. Olden officiating. The bride was becomingly dressed in a dainty white lingerie gown trimmed with valenciennes lace, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses. The groom wore the conventional black. Mrs. Geneva Conley Graham presided at the piano. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served. Besides the members of immediate families there were present Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pace, Mr. and Mrs. Thecolore Pace, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ella Enix, Miss Alice Smith and Miss Eulah M. Ridley. McCLELLAND'S HAIR SHOP. Hair Goods for the colored people. Beautiful Creole switches from 50c to $2.00; beautiful finest quality Creole Switches, $1.00 to $5.00. Pompadours and Transformations made from the long cut hair, $1.00 to $5.00. Biscuit Twist, 2 for $1.00 and up. Puffs from 50c to $2.00 per cluster. Hair straightening, 25c. Shampooing, 25c. The most up-to-date ice cream sodas and the latest known sundries will be served Easter and after at the Shawnee Drug Store. John DelPantz arrived Tuesday morning to spend a few days with his old friends. The Syndicate, composing some of the young people of St. John A. M. E. church, gave an April Pool entertainment at the residence of Miss Bessie Bennett, Monday evening. Music and games were the principal amusements. The evening was enjoyably spent and a neat sum was realized. Easter—Try a banana Sundae. Shawnee Drug Store. Mr. Oscar Sanders, who was burned several weeks ago, is improving slowly. Mrs. Lillie Patten is very ill at her home on Lane street. Mrs. Sim McCarroll of Denver, Col., was in the city Monday and left for Kansas City Tuesday. She will return and spend two weeks here, the guest of Mrs. Essie Clark. Mrs. W. M. Smith, sister of Mrs. Essie Clark, who has been here under the care of Dr. O. A. Taylor, has returned to her home in Kansas City, much improved in health. Mr. John Johnson continues ill. Rose of Sharon Club was entertained by Mrs. James Hudleson at her residence, 214 Crane, last week. Mr. Vincent Kaczynski and wife have returned from a trip to California. He took his automobile and traveled over 3,000 miles while on the coast. He is much improved in health and says, if he had plenty of money he would like to live in California, but a fellow can't live there on wind. Mr. Kaczynski is one of Topeka's progressive business men and has one of the largest cold storage ice plants in the West. Associated with him is Mr. Richard Hodgins, also one of Topeka's leading business men. Mrs. Estelle Shackleford Williams of Hutchinson arrived one day last week and took up her old post as stenographer and bookkeeper in this office. She is the first person of color to graduate from the Salt City Business College, and is also one of the brightest that ever left that institution. She stands in the front rank of the country's best stenographer, and we are not only fortunate, but exceedingly glad, to have her with us once more. Mrs. Williams will receive contracts for typewriting, etc., for any person in need of work of this land, and render the very best service. Mr. L. R. Kelly of Athchison, Kan. one of the popular citizens of that, county has a moved out to his farm on the edge of town, and is preparing to raise good crops. Miss Ogeal Wilson raised >20,000 and sent to the late Mrs. Carrie Williams, who died in Denver last week. Mr. Dennis Hope also raised >10,000. Much credit is due these two enterprising people to thus remember Mrs. Williams, whose father was for several years pastor of the Baptist church here. A few of the well-to-do colored residents of Atchison, Kan, are Dr. W. H. Hudson, rated at $40,000; Messis, John Kelly, $50,000; George Irving, $20,000, and J. D. Colbert, $10,000. Negro Business League Herald. PASSED TO A HIGHER LIFE. Mrs. Carrie Johnson Williams, Passed Away in Denver, Colo. The hearts of many Topokans were saddened Monday of this week, when the news was heralded over the city that Mrs. Carrie Johnson Williams had passed to a higher life at the home of her sister in Denver Colorado, where she went with the hope of regaining her shattered health, but the ravages of that diseased disease had so undermined her system that only death could achieve her suffering. It seems hard that one so young should thus be called, but the closing of this life is but the opening of the new. He journey across life's highs and was not strewn with roses, but in Mrs. Carrie Johnson Williams that plain simple manner that a action of her every act and kind purrumme of her every act and kind that she was the Conscious we we loved, cherished and hoped to the she who is blinded to the save the bright side of every thing, and thus she passed out of the world believing and trusting in He who said "we shall live again." Carl Johnson With his waist in Kern, 22 years, and in Jopelin with his pain when the child, when unheard was not years ago to W. L. Vallis, of his life here. The last known and et, of his dip and a life of love and and a state. Brown's mourn with her bereaved brothers and sisters, it is gratifying to know that she lived in the way that God would have her, and the world and humanity has been benefited because she lived in it and contributed her full share toward making it better. May angels guard her soul. ATCHISON, KAN. Marshall Penn, Jr., and sisters have moved to their farm west of town. Miss Georgia Allen is ill at her home on Spring street. Miss Ethel Gross of St. Joe visited Rev. Blake and family a few days last week. The Carnegie Art Club met Tuesday afternoon with their president, Mrs. Jenne Taylor. Twenty-four members accepted the hospitality of the president and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. A short program, opened by quotations by all; select reading by Mrs. Wm. Smothers, and a paper by Mrs. John Guthrie, was rendered and enjoyed by all. As usual, the hostess served an elaborate two course lunchoon. The club adjourned to meet Tuesday with Mrs. J. C. George. Mrs. Lood Johnson of Kansas City, Mr. visited her sister Mrs. Ira Hickey, last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Newland of Falls City, Neb., visited Mr. New- land's parents last week. The couple were recently married in Illinois and the parents of the grown gave a reception for them Saturday at their home. The affair was very enjoyable and the couple received many good wishes from here. Master Benjamin L. Harmer, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lotoy Harper, was indisposed last week. Hon. Nick Chiles of Iopoka was in the city Thursday. He was a dinner guest of Dr. and Mrs. W H Hudson. Mrs. George Osley of Omaha arrived last week to assist in eating for Mrs. Ellen Osley, who is now improving from a severe sick spell. Mrs. Florenze Lett spent Wednesday in Leavenworth. She reports a fine trip. Miss Pearl Smith is visiting her sister, Mrs. Allen E. Wilson, in Kansas City. Mrs. Punny Whitley was the hostess for the Sunflower Art Club Monday afternoon at her home on M street. The members spent the afternoon in sewing. After business the hostess served a well prepared two course luncheon. The club adjourned to meet Monday with Mrs. Camille Briggs. Miss Mabel Jackson returned to St. Joe Last week. Mrs. Henry Elegan entertained the Sewing Circle of the A M. E. church Tuesday. Mrs. W. H. Buchanan returned to her home in Elingham Sunday after spending the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mr. Joseph Harp Miss Anna Bratton and Mr. Valdam Highbaugh married Thardy afternoon. They went to bed keeping immediate in the home of the groom at 10 Park street. William Edson, who was shot by J W Robinson (white) Saturday afternoon, when he later killed, is slowly burying. The trouble arose from a misunderstanding, and after Mr Robinson had fired two shots into Mr Edson he turned to his crouch and gave him two shots, which killed him instantly. Mr. Edson has always been a highly respected citizen and has a fine family. He has a wide circle of friends. Strong prayers for his recovery. Mr. Sister, Mrs. Franklin at Denver, is at his bedside. Mrs. Thomas Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Jones and daughter, from above all the funeral of the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lore at H. Vale, Barr, last work called the Huddle Club Friday at her home on Webb Street, St. Hughman of Llancaster, H. Mark on the with hand in the hat at some time the next month, and mentioned as served and the club all named to jockey with Mrs. Shaw collecting with spy on all new shares made in right to this parish post with Dr. Bo presen a annual stricken of the funerals that in Sunday, March 21 at 3 p.m. and was parached by C. R. Runyon about fifteen members turned off A neck social was green in 18 in Baptist church last Tuesday night and it proved to be a grand matter. Mrs O. J. Parchhardt is slowly recovering at the hospital. Palm Sunday was appropriately celebrated by Magnolia Court No. 10 of the Kansas jurisdiction at Masonic hall last Sunday afternoon. A large crowd of the Daughters availed themselves and attended, also a large audience. A very excellent program, consisting of music, songs and addresses, was listened to and enjoyed. Easter exercises will be held at the different churches. Father Charles P. Williams, an old citizen of Lincoln, died at the Missouri Masonic home at Hannibal last Monday and his remains were brought to Lincoln for burial last Thursday. "Dad" Williams, as he was known here, was sent to the home about two years ago by Lebanon Lodge No. 126, A. P. A. M., of which he was a member. He was decapit and left alone, and the boys thought he could be cared for best at the home. His little needs were appeased from time to time and it is believed that he died without want. Two grandchildren here are all of his known relatives. The funeral was held from Mt. Zion Baptist church Friday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Dr. J. H. May, and he was given a Masonic burial by Lebanon Lodge, who turned out with the remains. A large crowd was also in attendance. Punk Williams is reported quite sick at this time. Reveral meetings will begin at Mt Zion Baptist church next Tuesday night. WHOLE LAN Miss Anita Johnston was hostess to the G. I. A. Club at her home on North Santa Fe, Tuesday afternoon. He afternoon was devoted to the following program: Vocal solo, Mrs. Myrtle Letchor; paper, subject, "The Training of Children," Miss Johnston, which was discussed by the members and many good thoughts were gotten Gofron it. After being served with a dainty lunch the club adjourned to meet Tuesday, April 2, at the residence of Mrs. J. I. Harper, on North Water street. Messrs. Jasper Crow and Frank Taylor of Hutchinson were visitors in the city this week. Mrs. Rosa Coward died Wednesday morning, March 28, after a protracted illness, at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. Rosa Whitlow, on North Wichita street. She was 70 years of age, and had lived in Wichita only a short time, having come here to visit her relatives. Her remains were sent to Gathrie, Okla., for burial. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Miss Royla Robin on returned Tuesday from Marion, Kau, where she is spent the winter. The Booker T. Washington Club met at the residence of Mrs G G Brown Thursday afternoon. An excellent paper we read by Mr M. Wallace, the subject being "The Resurrection." Every lady joined in the discussion that day was drawn to the reference day. Crema pudding was demonstrated. The club journal of meet Thursday, April 4, at the tour, of Mr. Wells Curtz. Miss Pauline Lam returned Thursday to her home in Gatineau, Okla., after prolonging three weeks with relative His In Books entertained the Jelly Fighters a Sunday afternoon at her home on North Wichita Street. Mr. Dixon of Colorado was the author of home. SHAWNEE DRUG STORE FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS COLD SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Thi-1 and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS. Sole Owners. Boll Phone 1136. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE BLAWEEN TOPELA AND LORI SCOTT, PILLSBURG, WEBB CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topela at 9:00 a.m. E. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 371. BUILDING & CO., WHOLE SALE GROCERS Corner Third and Cherokee Streets, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. So Different from the Rest, CAFE RESTAURANT and ICE CREAM PARLOR B. P. SAMUELS, Proprietor. 220 Delaware, Leavenworth, Kan DAVIS FUEL CO. Has All Kinds of .Coal. Bell Phone 1693 HARRIS LAUNDRY Go to Harris's laundry to get neat first class work. C.T. HARRIS, Prop. E. Phones 3027 1121 Kensington Avenue MIDLAND MEAT MARKET GOOD HAMPEL Prop. W. O. O. W. Mr. C. Laws, the pioneer on detaker of landowners, has moved his estate into the Old Pet lows' building, 912 Shawnee. It has one of the loosest and few equipped morgues in Kansas. His friends say that it is a shade better than that of M. Penwell of Topela. WICHITA ADS. ROUTE SIGNALS Charges in routing have necessitated a slight rearrange of the colored lights indicating the rhute of cars. These signals will hereafter be as follows: S. Main-Stock Yards Line, Red and Blue College Hill-W. Side Line, White 2 lights Patte-Waco Line Green and White Cleveland Line Red and White Riverside-S. Emporia Green 2 lights Fairmount Line Red 2 lights Mt. Cyrmel Line Red and Green Stra Cars Red White and Blue. on have to and service a size upon for it better. at we and provide it to you how it. We desire to do all we can and to you and you can help us to have The Wichita Railroad and Light Co. Karsas Gas & Electric Co. Use the Howard Mills Co.'s Flour The J. W. METZ LumberCo., Wants to Figure on Your Next Bill. Phone 196. OFFICE AND YARD. 101-21 N. MAIN. WICHITA, KAN. Otto Weiss Kaffir Flour A new prilant for pauses, muthins, gems or doughnuts. Give it a trial and use from one-half to three-fourths Kathr flour with wheat flour and you will never want to be without Kathr flour again. It has a sweet, rich and delicious flavor, easy to digest, and every bite you eat it you will like it better. A St. Louis baker writes, as follows: "Kathr flour is fine. We have had flap-jacks and muthins, and the best muthins I ever ate were made from this flour. For flap-jacks it has corn meal skinned a city black. "Cage baker writes: "The cakes are of good flavor and even an old, war not a metite like more fit them palatable." Tom Snax, the most man of Washita, who is authority on "something good to eat," says: "Kathr piecakes are the finest I ever tasted. No more high-heat or other flour for me." You will feel just like these people do, if you give it a trial. For sale by all first class grocers in Kansas and Oklahoma. THE OTTO WEISS ALFALFA STOCK FOOD CO. WICHITA, KANSAS. WICHITA. Use the Howa Made in WICHITA, U. S. A. The Lur Wants to Fi OFFICE AND YARD The Whit Both Phones 298. DELICIOUS! Otto W A new proIar for trial and use from a Price Make Easy. Hard Mills Flour A. J E H C R H The J. W. ME mber Figure on Your Next Bill. ARD, 101-21 N. MAIN, J E HOWARD, President C R HOWARD, Secretary METZ er Co., Bill. Phone 196. N. WICHITA, KAN. THE GREATEST VARIETY OF Best Me IN THE CITY. WE KEEP THEM CLEAN. Meats LEAN. Bros., 216 East Douglas Ave. USING affir Flour LIGHT, HEAT, POWER. EVERYBODY CAN HAVE AN IDEAL HOME HEALTHFUL PROVERBS OF AFRICA. Primitive Wisdom and Philosophy in Terne Expression. Mrs. Isabella Fylicie Mayo of Aberdeen, Scotland, has just published an interesting brochure under the title "Stories and Sayings of the Continent of Africa," in which I am sure readers of "The Sun" interested in Negro folkhore will find much to entertain them. The work is published by C. W. Daniel, A. Amon Corner, London, L. C. Mrs. Mayo has rendered a distinct service to the Africans here and abroad in putting in shape these specimens of wit and wisdom of the African: I submit a few samples of the tribes that are back of the black man's palm. The white man is the father of merchants, and want of money is the father of disgrace. Ask a fly back on the face of Him who was then He peeked entangled when gats are wet in the same post. Quantity has voice. He is not uppoon and well thun rick and all (Wonder if wea thy dysp- tion will indorse thle?) The handback is never told to tack upright. He is that arrive first drinks the nearest water. N e gives a cat to a hyena to keep N o an aclever enough to lick him self on the back. He who will not take advice gets knowledge when trouble overtakes him The camel has his own opinion and the camel driver has his. What is in a monkey's mouth may not be his; it may belong to the hunter. Not to aid one in distress is to kill him in your heart. Working in competition quickens the hands. He who marries a beauty marries trouble. If you don't praise me don't spoil my good name. Corn near the path never ripens. He who knows a matter beforehand can confuse the liar. A bride blinds the judge's eyes, for a bride never speaks the truth. Gold should be sold to him who knows its value. Hope is the pillar of the world. He who forgives ends the quarrel. Irquiry saves a man from making mistakes. C. F. Claassen, President. C. B. Warkenstin, Vtee President. H H Johnston, Cashier. C. W. Claassen, Asst. Cashier. The Kansas State Bank Capital and Surplus, $92,000. NEWTON, KANSAS. C B. Warkentin, S. M. 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SOLD BY DRUGGISTS IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES, SMALL SIZED BOTTLE, 254 LARGE SIZED BOTTLE. THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 22 LAKE ST. DEPT 310 CHICAGO, IL AGENTS WANTED The sixty-four pages of this little book discover that the "heathen African" is a philosopher and not a poor one. —John L. Brace, in the N. Y. San BOOKER WASHINGTONS HENIMONY. Prohibition is the greatest blessing to my race since the Emancipation Proclamation of Abraham Lincoln. As a practical proposition it is a blessing, economically, socially, industrially, morally and religiously Since Atlanta has been prohibition territory, colored people have bought two of the amount of property they did before Similar results are apparent everywhere N. terths of the lynchings are cause, first, by alleness, and then by cloak, whisky, which clogs the brains of bad white men and colored men. Take away the whisky, and you will decrease the lynchings by 90 per cent. With my name it is the open saloon, with the physical attraction of whisky, that leads to demoralization. — Brower, Washington, in address, Ch. 1, March 11, 1912. WINFIELD, KAN. Rev. R. Cox, of Salina, is conducting revival services for Rev. W. P. Warder at the Second Baptist church. They are having excellent success. Rev. Payne, P. E., accompanied by his wife, held quarterly meeting at A. M. E. church Sunday, of which Rev. R. Richardson is pastor. Notwithstanding the inclementy of the weather, the three services were largely attended and the meeting a success. Mrs. Geo Ambler, of Nowata, Okla. returned home. Friday, after spending several days with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Bradford, who is very ill at St Marys hospital. Manilla Chapter, O. E. S., gave a reception, in honor of Mrs. Geo. Ambler. Thursday evening. Mrs. Ambler was considered one of the most beloved of their out of town members. Charles Tremaine Wood is confined at home, on account of illness. Arthur B Fox unfortunately cut his hand last Monday, while doing some manual training work at the High school, and three stitches had to be taken. Arnold and Andy Grant, of Coffeyville, arrived Saturday to visit Mr. Charles Waldon, who is very sick. William Wright made a business trip to Wichita, one day, the past week. Mr. Lawrence Works, of Oxford, was a visitor here Thursday, on business. Estelle Warwick, of Arkansas City, a boy who passes natural talent for carving life like images out of clay with a pen knife, spent Sunday in the city. He is creating a sensation with his work. A VERY GLOOMY OUTLOOK. Being the Sad Letter Written by the Homesick Negro Cook. From the Saturday Evening Post. C. C. Walker, assistant general manager of the Chesapeake & Ohio R. R. has for cook on his private car an old negro who has been with the Walker family for many years. Recently Mt. Walker was compelled by business to stay in Covington, Ky. for about a month; and he lived in his car in the railroad yards there. Nelson, the cook, grew homesick for Richmond, and wrote this letter to Mrs. Walker: Mrs. Walker Please don't send Mr. Walker no colors nor socks no cuffs no necks ties he has more now than h Will live long enough to youse if he stay out hear if he don't come hoam in a very short time he an I Both Will be brought hoam in a Corph We are Both as near Dead With a I cap coald he is Getting Worse Every Day this C & O. Will be bear When he an I ar both gone and of all Railroads I love my self Best Please have hom to come at once Love to all yours Nelson T. Elum. I am taking the Best rate of him I can his Room looks like a young Drug Store With Pills of Every kind but none seems to do no good an I have taken some of Everything in nommatian I am Worse off now then When I First started so you know the Rest. Nelson NEGRO DOCTORS PRAISED. 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Three licensed Embalmer in attendance. 636 Quincy. Both Phones 52 DRUG CO., Drug Store. Compily Attended. Miskey—Bottled in Bend. KANSAS CITY Waiting Room. Ball Phone West 6698 --- (First Published Friday. March 15, 1912, in the Topeka Plaindealer.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. The Kansas Lot and Land Company, heretofore organized as a corporation, if it is still in existence will take notice, and if it is not in existence, its unknown officers, successors trustees and assigns will take notice that they have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, by C. R. Jones, to quiet his title as against them to Lots 132 and 134 on Liberty street in Veale's addition to the city of Topoka, in Shawnee county, Kansas, and to bar them from ever setting up any claim thereto adverse to him, and that they must answer the petition filed by him as plaintiff in said action in said court on or before the 25th day of April, 1912, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against them accordingly. MATT CAMPBELL. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. L. Thomas, Clerk of the District Court. (Seal.) (Published in the Topeka Plaindealer March 22, 1912.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, Division. Minneapolis E. Williams, Plaintiff. Gilbert E. Moody and Mary Moody, his wife; John J. Williams and Hattie Williams, his wife; Ruth H. Hughes and Lance Hughes, her husband; Vivian Popham, a moron, and H. H. Popham, her habitat; Silent Staverson and Cora Staverson, his wife; Grace Lindock, and E. Lindock, her husband; Rose George and Ernest George, her husband; J. M. Osborn and Clarence Connell, Defendants.—No 27251. PUBLICATION NOTICE The State of Kansas to John J. Williams and Hattie Williams, his wife; Ruth Hughes and Ernest Hughes, her husband; Vivian Popham, a minor, and H. H. Popham, her husband; Albert Steverson and Cora Steverson, his wife; Grace Tadlock and E. Tadlock, her husband; Rose George and Ernest George, her husband; J. M. O-born and Clarence Conner: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, in the above entitled action, in which Minnie E. Williams plaintiff and you and each of you together with Gilbert E. Moody and Mary Moody, his wife, are defendants, being case No. 27254. That the petition of the said plaintiff and the offidavit to obtain service of summons by publication were filed in said court and cause on the 21st answer the petition on or before the 3rd day of May, 1912, or the same will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you accordingly, quieting the title of the plaintiff in and to the following described real estate, to-wit: The North fifty (50) acres of the East one-half (12) of the Southwest quarter (14) of section thirty-one (31), township thirteen (13) range sixteen (16) East of the Sixth P. M. in Shawnee County, State of Kansas, and soever barring and excluding you and each of you, and all persons claiming by, through or under you or either or any of you from having or claiming any interest in, title to, or hen upon said real estate or any part or portion thereof, and for the costs of said action. W. L. JAMISON. Attorney for said Plaintiff. Attest: R. L. THOMAS. (Seal) Clark District Court. (First published in the Topica Plum- decker, March 1, 1912.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. State of Kansas, County of Shawnee: The above named defendant, Henry Millberry, is both entitled that he has been sued for divorce by the plaintiff, Ella Millberry, in above named court, and that unhe appears and answer to the plaintiff's petition filed in the office of the clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on or before the 12th day of April, 1912, that the allegations set out in plaintiff's petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly, divorce plaintiff from the defendant. PILA MILHI HENRY W. I. LAMISON, Attention for Painti f. Attest: R. L. THOMAS. [Seal] Clerk District Court NOTICE TO AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS. Please send cut or photograph that we may use during the year. Have correspondence in by Wednesday. We have installed our new linetype machine and paper will be out peru lary. (First published in the Topka Plain- In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. John H. Burkart, Plaintiff, vs. Cora B. Burkart, Defendant. The State of Kansas to said defendant You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, John H. Burkart, whose petition in said case was filed on the 4th day of March, A. D, 1912, and that unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before, the 19th day of April, A. D, 1912, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you and for all other equitable and proper relief stated in said petition. JOHN H. BURKART, Palntuff. L. J. King, Attorney for Uff. (Seal) Attest: R. I. Thomas, Clerk of the District Court. First Published in the United Punjab, March 27, 1922 M. MADRIN CAMELLIER CO. located at Tupelo, in the County of Slavonia and State of Iowa The State I is as part of Slavonia We, John W. Fisher, President, and Hugh L. Fisher, Secretary of said corporation, hereby certify that at a meeting of its stockholders held on the 21st day of February 1912, by an alternative vote representing two-thirds of the capital thereof, a resolution was adopted decreasing its capital stock from twenty thousand dollars (>20,000) to two thousand dollars (>2,000), to be divided into 200 shares of $10.00 each. JOHN W. FISHER, President. HUGH T. FISHER, Secretary. State of Kansas, County of Shawnee, ss. John W. Fisher, being July sworn, says he is President of the Mount Auburn Cemetery Company of Topeka, Kansas, and that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the stockholders of said Company, on the 21th day of February 1912. JOHN W. FISHER, President. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21th day of Match 1912. Notary Public. Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. (My commission expires July 31, 1914.) (First published in the Topka Plain dealer, March 29th, 1912.) NOTICE. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas; In the Matter of the Estate of An- drew Guere, deceased. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following described real estate, situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Andrew Gregg, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to-wit: Lot No. twenty-one (21) and twenty-three (23), on Jefferson street north, Crane's addition to the City of Topka. Said petition is set for hearing Saturday, the 12th day of April, 1912, at 10 o'clock a.m. at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order of sale Administrator Dated this 25th day of March, 1912 (First published in the Lopka Plaindale, March 25th, 1912) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Earl H. Geo. Irish, Phamam Geo. R. Curtis, his life and assign L. C. Curtis, New York PUBLICATION NO.11. To Gin, E. 4 matt, his unknown lo tion, ii. 4. mast, his unknown ex- cus tion, amd distin ction, truste r, hairs, and assigns deter mant- horn, gesture: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the plaintiff herein to quit title to his 118-115 on McVicar Ave, acre 4, block 9, College Hill. Addition to the city of Topeka, as on a certain mortgage dated February 20, 1858, for $6500 from Ella Way and assigned to you April 21, 1858, and that you must answer the petition of add plaintiff on or before the 13th day of May, 1912 or the same will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you quieting the title as to said mortgage FISHER & LOCK. Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: (Seal) R. L. Thomas, Clerk District Court. ATCHISON. WHY NOT $50 WHY NOT MAKE $200.00 A MONTH $50.00 a Week, almost $10.00 a Will you be present in the office to torporate with a brain to think about our history? Will you be present in the office to advise and in practices for private sales? Will you be present in the office to help for a prospective customer? YOU BE THE first to apply from your village. For some or We can favor only one salesman out of each locality WHY NOT MAKE $200.00 A MONTH - - That's Sale. The Auction is only on standing thinking p ton. 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Ind 2343 Red Mfr. of Human Hair Goods and Cosmetics Scalp Treatment a Specialty MRS M. D. BOYD Face Massaging and Manicuring Hairdressing and Snapping 1186 West Iaan Bivd, Topeka, Kan Bell phone 1419. INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. Rev. B. M Strabford has been assigned the director of the A M E. church churc. We hope for good results. The Golden Rid Social club was royally entertained at the home of Mrs J. McCallough Thursday of last week. A dainty lancheon was served. The club alljourned to meet with Mrs. J. K Porter The Autumn Leaf Art club met at the home of Mrs. Shaw on North Second street last Thursday. After the regular business of the club a delicious repast was served. The Sewing Circle of the A M H. church met at the home of Mrs. J W. Warren on Friday evening. A goodly number was present and a neat sum was realized from the lunches served at the close of the meeting Mrs. Ingram and sons, John and Timothy, who reside South of Independence, very business visitors to the city Wednesday. The continuous rain has put the farmers behind with their plowing. Mr. and Mrs. S. Cunningham are mourning the loss of a son We extend heartfelt sympathy. H. W.BOM GARDNER Candidate for Coroner, Shawnee County, Subject to Action of Republican Primaries. OSCAR K. SWAYZE, Candidate for Clerk of Shawnee County, Subject to Republican Primaries. Vote for Your Old Friend, TIM DONOVAN, Candidate for Marshal of the Court of Tampa JONATHAN D. NORTON, Sheriff of Shawnee County, and ran as his candidate for re-election, subject to the Republican pri- aries. HIGH MAYLAND Candidate for Probate Judge, Shawnee County. I will appreciate your votes. Sub- ject to Republican Primaries. R. L. THOMAS, Candidate f. Clerk of the District Court Shawnee County, subject to Repub- lican primaries. DR. JOHN H. RINFHART Candidate for CORONER Shawnee County, subject to th decis ion of the Republican primaries. ADVERTISMENT I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Probate Judge of Montgomery county, subject to the primary election August 6, 1912. S. Wedder Beaver Township, 1871, which is still his place of residence. E. W. COFLESON Republican Candidate for reelection to Register of Deeds. Arkansas City, Kansas. To E. 75th Ohio Vol. Inf. Nov. 1861, to July, 1865. B. P. WAGGENER. Democratic Candidate for State Senator. Subject to Action of Voters of McPison and Jackson Counties. J. L. BRADY Announce His Candidacy for Congressman, Second District, Subject to Republican Primaries. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Mrs. Hattie Smith is convalescent Mrs. Minta Cobb is very ill at this time. Mrs. Lallian King is improving. Mrs. Maggie Jarrett is convalescent after a long spell of illness. Mr. William Adams is able to be out again. Mrs. Sarah Litchfoot is improving nicely. Mrs. James Stephenson, after several weeks of severe illness, is able to be up and around Mrs. Lena Lair, whose life has been despaired of for the last few months, is able to be up and around in the rooms, although not out of danger. Mrs. Lair underwent a serious operation sometime ago, Doctor E. A. and J. M. Harris attending, and under then care a complete recovery is expected soon. A W Loyd, Grand Chancellor of the b. of P., State of Missouri, made his annual visit to Idaho, K. P. bldge of this city Monday night, March 15th and attended to the business of the order. Quite a large number were present and all enjoyed his address. On Tuesday the 19th at the lovely Home of C. H. Andrews on the Boulevard, Grand Chancellor Loyd, W. E. Drew, H. C. Buckey, James Andrews and Dr. W. C. Scales were entertained by Mrs Hattie Andrews and her daughter, Miss Bessie. A grand feast was served by the ladies in royal style and everything that one could wish for was served in a way that could not be excelled. This home is noted for the way they serve, Grand Chancellor Loyd said when he comes to Springfield Andrew's residence for him. Mr. James Andrews was at his best and all who attended had a fine time, leaving after 7.30 p.m. The Grand Chancellor advises all to buy homes, save their money and let the world know they mean something, stand for something and are something. Many of our colored people are buying homes. Dr. W. D. Scales sold Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Barbee a home on Minor street; also Mr. G. W. Squares and wife and Mrs. Ada Wallace. Dr W. C. Scales sold his home, 607 Benton avenue, for $4,000 cash, a few days ago and will perhaps buy some more property here soon. Mr Dee Deed, who has been sick for some time, continues very ill. Walter Rice is some better at this time. He has been continued to his home for some time. Guess Hunt is improving at this time. S. R. Brown is trying to organize a company to operate a hand laundry here. The Queen City Court, Mrs. J. S. Dorsey, A. Matron, held its regular annual service at the M. E. church, and it was the expressed opinion of those present that it was one of the most harmonious and delightful services that has ever occurred in the court's history. Dr. J. M. Harris, pastor of the M. E church, gave to his congregation one of the most eloquent, helpful servers that it has ever been theirpleasure to enjoy. In connection with the sermon the service was continued by a good program, conducted by the Past Joshua, W. M. Smith, who also made an address. An able and interesting address was made by Brio, S. V. G. Campbell. There were also good papers by McDames Ona V. Ford, Mary A Jattott and Frances L. Bosley. The Rev J. M. Harris, D. D., whose birthday was celebrated in a most delightful manner by a reception at Patt's M. E. church, Monday evening, April 1, 1830 clock, was a delightful affair and a grand success. The birthday party was all for Dr. Harris, and each one brought a sack containing as many pennies as he was years old (37). The amount of $47 was realized and this added to a little more which was raised compensated Rev. Harris in full for his excellent year of work. Since last general conference about $1600 has been collected for various purposes. Excellent talks were made by Revs. W. C. Newton of the A. M. E. church, Tice of the Gipson chapel, C. P. C.; J. S. Dorsey of Washington Baptist church, and the best of all, an address by Mrs. Rev. Newton, who is indeed an orator. Response by Rev. Dr. Harris, expressing his appreciation, etc. Toastmaster of the occasion, Prof. F. M. Fletcher. The church was especially decorated for the function with ferns, palms, festoons, drapery, etc., and lavatories of the season were served by the chatting ladies. Dr. Harris left Monday night for St. Louis, Mo., to attend the general conference. Mrs. O, V. Ford, Mrs. J. M. Hatris, and Prot. N. M. Fletcher will also attend the general conference. Mrs. Fred Williams an her own gracious and hospitable manner, was at home Wednesday afternoon, March 27, to the members of the Musical and Literary Club. Mrs. Young, President, called the club to order. Devotional song, Mrs. Wm. Smith; prayer, Mrs. Vincent J. Poster. Sir Robert Brown was the author for quotations and discussion. He was enthusiastically discussed without teaching full satisfaction, hence the subject will be continued. Two quotations deserving special mention were by Mesdames J. S. Dorsey and William Smith. The Smithsonian division prepared an interesting program, interspersed with beautiful popular selections on the graphophone, operated by Master Leslie Williams. Mrs. Williams was assisted by Mrs. Archie Hall, Mrs. Zelda Williams and Mrs. Chas. Williams in serving the visitors—Rev. Mrs. Tyce and Master David, Mrs. Richard Freeman and Mrs. Newton Edmunds, and a large attendance of members—hot escalloped oysters, hot featherweight biscuits, dairy butter, sweet pickles, wafers, we cream, marshmallow rose cake, cafe noir, etc. Next meeting April 10 with Mrs. Maggie Bostic. We hear of the demise of Mr. Bob Young as the news goes to press. He has been ailing for some time. Rev. C W. Newton of the A. M. E. church, assisted by Dr. Dorsey, will officiate, as Dr Harris is attending conference. Miss Hazel Burnett will celebrate her birthday with a party and she looks forward to a delightful affair with her friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson are repatting and remodeling their residence, on Washington avenue. A beautiful and extensive veranda has been added On Sunday, March 31, Palm Sunday, the annual sermon of the Masonic court was preached by the Rev. J. M. Harris, pastor of Patt's chapel, A. M. E. church. The ladies' court was out in regalia. Quite an impressive sermon was preached and it was heard by quite a large audience. The Hon. W M. Smith, mail carrier of this city, made quite an impressive talk concerning the advancement of the Negroes' future as a whole. Among the many notable things he said was: "It is high time that our people learn to stand together as a whole and to maintain a higher regard for the efforts of our colored brothers." Brother Smith, hirou is elquenceETA01ther Smith, through his elquence, made a motion that the Masons no longer participate in any funerals conducted by a white undertaker. Hon. Green Campbell, one of our enterprising citizens, arose and made an amendment to this motion concerning the firm stand in behalf of the remarks by Brother Smith; "Yet, truly in unity there is strength. Let's get together." Mrs. Classic Jeffries, wife of W. C. Jeffries, passed away last Sunday, the 31st ult., and was buried at Danforth April 2. The funeral was conducted by David Marshall, undertaker. Peace to her ashes. IN MEMORIAL Attison, Kan. In memory of Helen Taylor, who died a year ago April 4, 1911! They folded your hands, beloved of ours, And laid you away amid beautiful flowers, And we thought as we looked on your snowy white pall That you were the most beautiful flower of all. They closed your dear eyes, with their look soft and mibl Staled your dear lips that blessed when they smiled! Hushed was your voice, dear, the song died away— That filled home with joy and sunshine each day. We miss your dear footsteps. And we wondered why God in His infinite power Could take from our home our one treasured flower We grieve when we see your lone empty chair So full of sweet promises—but the rose here has fled. Like our hopes when we knew that our darling was dead. We still hear your whisper, "Mother, I want you to know that I am not dead," and it makes our hearts glow That sometime your sweet voice again we will hear. Your ears heard sweet chimes ere they wafted you o'er The river of death to the infinite shore. Where may your sweet soul in peaceful repose Unfold, day by day, like a beautiful rose. MR. and MRS. JERRE TAYLOR. MRS. JNO BUDEDETTE. SR. --- RAYMOND, KAN. Mr. Chas. Bledsoe of North Topeka has returned from a week's duck hunting in Stufford county. He having great success, will evidently remain in Topeka until next fall, when the ducks fly again. HUTCHINSON, KAN. Mr. Frank Harris sold out his cafe at the Corner of E. Avenue and Main to Mr. Baugh and Cal a. I r both well known citizens. The colored Business Men's league had a very enthusiastic meeting, Thursday, March 28th. This organization is a great step in the right direction and eventually will mean to the Negroes of this city what the Commercial club means to the white. Every honest, loyal and well thinking Negro should seek to join this league. Mrs. L. F. Nichols returned Saturday, March 30th, from her visit to a number of towns in Missouri. She reports a pla-sant time. All the churches are making extensive preparations for Easter. The Board of Directors, of the Colored Business Men's league, were elected as follows:—Dr. G. W. Allison, president; G. M. Harrison; H. Broadus; W. C. Madison; Samuel Plummet; J. H. Freeman; Dr. C. P. Washington All pupils will be accepted now at Madam S. G. Toole's musical studio, 251 Sherman East. Dr. G. W. Allison is preparing a lecture on the preservation of health to be delivered before the Handy literary society in the near future. The Tousant L'Overture Club met at the residence of Mrs. Katie Broadus, 407 West Ninth Street, Wednesday, 25th The members answered to roll call by giving current events. Although the weather was disagreeable most of the members were present. Mrs. Evans was voted in as a member. The business meeting closed with the club motto, "At work and conversation." The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. G. C Tooles April 3rd. Mrs. Willia millarison had an excellent paper, of which the subject was, "Our Life." He brought out several interesting points. Mr. Harrison is a young man of great taking and we are not at all surprised at the thought produced and the excellency of the paper. PARSONS, KAN. The Y. P. S. C. will give their Easter banquet Monday evening, April 8th at Knights of Tabor hall. The committees are making extensive preparations, and the event promises to be the most stunning of the season. The members of the "Bachelor Boys Club," chamingly entertained the "Optimates," at their club rooms; 213 South Central. The Optimates were chaperoned by Mrs. John Reddick, and after much mergiment in games Old Fashioned Lager Beer Good Old Style Lager Beer AGAIN It is hard to get the real old style German lager beer nowadays, but we are making it— Old Fashioned Lager Beer —rich—mellow—refreshing. Costs the same as ordinary beers—but it's so much better. Safe for home use, because we take the time and the pains to make it right. Order a case sent home. Main 635, Both Phones. Save the Caps from bottles of OLD FASHIONED LAGER BEER, and exchange them for valuable premiums. Ask us for the book of premiums—it's free. Kansas City Breweries Company Ar Dome for Rent... AIR DOME FOR RENT. Shelly Park Air Dome, located Kansas City's only Negro Amusement Shelly Park Air Dome, located at Independence avenue and Oak St, Kansas City's only Negro Amusement Park, will rent for $300 for the season. THIS IS A MONEY MAKER. GET BUSY. F. J. WEAVER, Secretary Shelly Park Amusement Co, 1005 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo. F. J. WEAVER, Secretary Shelly Park Amusement Co., 1005 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo. and music, a sumptuous luncheon was served. The jolly crowd departed, bestowing many honors and comments upon the "Bachelor Boys." Mr. W. A. Easter, of Coffeyville, was in the city Sunday evening, enroute from a short visit to Pittsburg. After spending several hours with friends he boarded the midnight train for home. Mrs. A. A. Duggs, of Claremore, Okla, spent Sunday here with her husband. The A. M. E. Sunday school is making active preparations for a musical Easter program. The Jewel Art club met with Mrs. A. E. Clark, Monday afternoon. The time was pleasantly spent in art work, after which the club enjoyed a dainty repast. Rev. E. J. Malone finished a very successful revival at Mineral, and is now spending a few days with his family. Mrs. A. H. Brooks was hostess for the Cleaners club, Tuesday evening, at the parsonage. After the business was transacted, a two course lunch was served. Mr. S. H. Strother has returned from an extended visit to Alexandria, La and other southern points. FORT SCOTT BAN. Mrs. Frank Bluford entertained a few friends on Saturday afternoon at a one o'clock dinner, given in honor of Mrs. Hancock of St. Louis, who has been here for several months, the gues of her daughter, Mrs. F. Miller. The revival services that are being held at Shiloh Baptist church have been continued through this week. Rev. Gordon of Iola, Kan. has been in the city for the past week assisting Rev. Leonard in the services. The ladies of Wayman Chapel, A. M. E. church gave a masquerade entertainment Friday evening at Taborlan Hall, the proceeds of which were turned in on their trustee rally report. Among the many social events of the past week in honor of Mrs. Han- at Independence avenue and Oak St. Park, will rent for $300 for the sea- MAKER. GET BUSY. F. J. WEAVER, Co, 1005 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo. cock, of Saint Louis, was the five o'clock dinner given by Mrs. L. Tery, at her home, 411 Couch Street, Thursday evening. Those enjoying the evening were: Mendam's Hancock, Miller, Brown, Bean, Kinard, Morton, Collins, Bruce, Buford, Garrett, Beauty, Sexton, Young and Rev. J. M. Brown. The following ladies assisted Mrs. Terry in serving, Mrs. K. Worde, Misses Moore, Tery and Williams. Mr. Roy King left Sunday for Kansas City, where he has been offered a position as drummer. The rally for the trustee department of Wayman chapel A. M. E. church, given under the auspices of the Brotherhood resulted in the raising of $76.10 for that department. Rev. Morrow, pastor of C. M. E. church, was a visitor to Hutchinson last week. Mrs. F. Miller entertained about twenty ladies at a six o'clock dinner Saturday afternoon, in honor of her mother, Mrs. Hancock, who left Sunday for her home at Saint Louis. All present declared Mrs. Miller an ideal hostess. Francis Leone Goodall, the two year old child of George Goodall, died Thursday evening, after an illness of several months. 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