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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER On Lynching President Taft Said: Politics and Politicians Manager Griffin Views Candidates in Other Kansas Counties. He Finds the Field Filled With Good, Honest, Clean Men—The Campaign is Spiried, But Free from Personalities and Mud Throwing. Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed Fourteenth Year. No.15. On Lynching Pre Politics and Manager Griffin View Other Kansas He Finds the Field Filled With Men—The Campaign is Spo Personalities and NEWTON, HARVEY COUNTY Mr. H. W. Hart, Prominent Young Attorney is a Candidate for County Attorney. He is a native Kansan and a self made man. He has given much time and money for the grand old party. He is a man with great ability and one of the best attorneys in Southwestern Kansas. He spent his boy hood days on the farm and at present is practicing law in Newton, where he has a large practice among all classes. He has one of the largest law libraries in the state of Kansas. Remember the date, August 6, 1912. Harry W. Hatt formally announces his candidacy for the office of county attorney of Hatvey County. Mr. Hart was born in this county, about six miles north of Newton. His parents were among the early settlers having come here to make their home in 1878. Hart spent his boyhood on the farm, and graduated from the county school. Later he completed four years with, at Bethel, graduating from that splendid college. In September 1904 he entered the office of Bowman & Bowman, and was a student under Lake C. S. Bowman, for nearly three years. The excellent instruction he there received on fundamental law has served Mr. Hart well in later years. He later entered Kansas University, where he won his place as an undergraduate, and graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Law. Dr W. L. Bardick, professor of law at L. U., was then writing a textbook on law, and school Mr. Hart from his second class of fifty members to assist him with that important work. His work at the University attracted the attention of the "Kansas Lawyer," the legal publication of Kansas, and he was invited to contribute an article to that publication. The articles published by "The Lawyer" are usually from the pens of experienced lawyers and judges on the bench, and thus Mr. Hart attained a place of prominence and an enviable position among the young newmen of the bar. He entered actively into the practice of law, forming a partnership with Bovey & Bowman in this city, of which firm he was a member about 18 months. He then formed a partnership with Ezra Branine and is now a member of the law firm of Branine & Hart, now on its third year under that title. Their library is one of he largest in the state, about three thousand volumes, and Mr. Hart has had an active part in the trying of cases in the Harvey county courts, has frequently been called to other counties, and even beyond the state borders to conduct suits. Mr. Hart is pre-eminently a selfmade man. His mother died when he was a small lad, the father keeping the family together. Eighteen years ago the father died, leaving five children. Since that time Harry has made his own way, acquiring his own education, besides assisting in keeping up the home for the children and providing for the younger members of the family Mr. Hart is a hard worker, a close student, and a trustworthy, reliable man. His heart is in his profession and he takes great pride in doing his work well. Should he realize his hopes and win the important office of county attorney, the county's business will be well protected. HON. JR. ADAMS CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS. His Candidacy Meets Heartly Approval of Eighth District Reubli- The Republicans of the Light congressional district are manifesting a deep interest in the impending contest between J. B. Adams of Butler County, and Victor Murdock, for the nomination for Congressional horors. From this expressions heard throughout the district, it seems that Mr. Adams' candidacy is being well and favorably received, and every day the Adams' forces are being swelled by able and conscientious republicans who are willing to go forth and do battle for one who represents the true principles of the republican party. The republicans of this district do not believe in annihilating and dismembering the party, to satisfy the selfish motives, or personal whims of any man. They believe that the duty of a congressman is to serve the people and when Congress is not in session they feel that a few days at least should be spent by him in his district, and this time spent at home should not be confined exclusively to the piping times of a campaign. The "sounding brass and tinkling cymbals." They want a man who can and will do something worth while. A man who will manifest at least some interest in his constituents. While to be a public lecturer is a laudable ambition, the people think that no congressman should be so imbued with that spirit, as to prompt him to neglect his official duties and consume the time which properly belongs to the people along that line. The old oldbirds and colored voters welcome the candidacy of M. Adams because, as they frankly state, they believe that what the district needs is a man in Congress who will be conservative instead of revolutionary, whose wisdom and strength will be exercised to promote and stimulate the country's business conditions instead of stifling them, and they believe Mr. J. B. Adams is the man Mr. Adams is a man of his word, and when he says he will do a thing, every man in his district can rely upon it. This writer has always believed in rewarding the burden bearers and when our attention was called to Hon. J. W. Howe, we along with a legion of others believe that he should be substantially rewarded. Mr. Howe is one of the oldest citizens in Southern Kansas, having settled in Montgomery County in 1870. He served two terms as county treasurer and served his constituents faithfully and well. Mr. Howe is a republican of the old "school" which accounts for his being one of the leaders known as standpatters. Veteran of the Civil War, tried, true Republican, he is asking to be made postmaster. He will be appointed without a dissenting voice. Mr. Howe is one of the proud, honorable, dignified old men—honest as the day is long and every person that knows him feels that he should be rewarded. Mr. Howe is a good man and he should be thus rewarded. There are three candidates for postmaster, but Mr. Howe's many friends think that he should have the place. Well Mr. Congressman it is up to you to do the rest. Name the man who is the choice of the people of this city. Hon. John Bertenshaw Republican candidate for probate judge of Montgomery County is in every way qualified. He served the people of Independence as city attorney for six years and his clean, honest dealing made for him a host of friends and saved thousands of dollars for the taxpayers. He is one of the brightest and best lawyers in Southern Kansas, and the voters say that they are going to make him probate judge of Montgomery County. He is fair and believes in a square deal for everybody. He has resided in Montgomery County all his life where he has built up an enviable reputation for honesty and fair dealing. He takes great pride in his word and his word in his bond. Mr. Bertenshaw is the most logical candidate for this office on account of his thorough knowledge of the law, and will save those who TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 12, 1912. 1912 A Safe, Sane, Sound Leader. have dealings with the probate court thousands of dollars. The people of Montgomery county are going to exercise great care in selecting candidates, and Mr. Bertenshaw will be one of the fortunate men who will be selected to care for the county's business. The Pittsburgh Elevator Company, grain and seed merchants, have a full supply of fresh seeds. They handle Peacock flour, not made by a trust. It is the oldest and best product of the miller's art. For sale by all grocers. Ask your dealer for it. WICHITA KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morris and thei. two daughters entertained several friends at dinner in honor of Mr. "W Sample of Brenham, Texas. It was a delightful affair and the bill of fate, which consisted of the season's delicacies was served in style. Mr. Morris is proprietor of Makin' Eye, Drug Store and he and his estimable wife are among Wichita's most popular citizens. 寺寺 Dr. R. C. Wright, the popular pharmacist at the Makin' Eye Drug Store, is one of the best compounders in the West. He is a hail fellow well met, and makes it pleasant for those who visit the Poetless Princess. He is the prince of jolly fellows and should one visit Wichita and fail to meet him, they will certainly miss a rate --- Henry James, the old political boss is still holding down his position at the postoffice, where he has been, for years. Mr. James is one of the city's most progressive and active citizens and is always on the job when there is a chance to do some thing to promote the welfare of his race. He is one of the most trusted employees at the postoffice, and is popular and well liked by the entire force. Mr. A. A. Hyde addressed the coloured Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon, and the large crowd of young and old reacted from his boastous store house of knowledge. The audience was timely and teemed with good advice. He pointed the way to success and happiness to them, and his remarks were heard and will be heard fruit. We have have listened to a fine lecture, and only wished that every number of the race could have been present. He spoke from his heart, and was sincere in every word he uttered. Mr. Hyde is a true Christian and practices the doctrine he preaches. He is a God-end and is a blessing to mankind. The large audience of young and old weighed carefully. emark and left filled with a new hope and feeling that there is much to live for and that all can be men if they only choose the right way. Mr Hyde is doing a work that should have began years ago. He is doing much to elevate and advance the colored people of the city and he satisfaction and support of the best people If the state had about 1,000 more like Mr. Hyde, there would be far less crime and idleness. The "Y" boys are always glad when he is scheduled to be with them, and all hope that he will make his visits more frequent. Under the management of Dr. Giant G. Brown and A. T. Glover the "Y" is succeeding nicely and has been the means of saying many wayward boys. FREE FRIENDSHIP There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Proverbs 19 chapter and 24th verse 1. Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of each other. 2. Its pleasure and advantages It improves happiness and abates misery by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief. 3. Love is the greatest of human affection and friendship is the noblest and most refined improvement of love. 4. Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which strengthens with the setting sun of life. 5. Friendship hath the skill and observation of the best physician; the diligence and vigilance of the best nurse and the tenderness and patience of the best mother. 6. Sentiments of friendship which flow from the heart cannot be frozen in adversity. 7. The noblest part of a friend is an honest boldness in the notifying of errors. He that tells me of a fault, aiming at my good, I must think him wise and faithful; wise in spying that which I see not; faithful in a plam . . . or not; faithful in a plam with flattery. 8. He that doth a base thing in real for his friend burns the golden to call that to their heart a greater thing. It is a noble and great thing to cover the blood had and to cause the tattles of a friend to draw a curtain before his stains and to display his protection; to buy his weakness in silence, but to program his virtue upon the house top all those in the first places who shall infiltrate them friend shall infiltrate them to know the value of them by having none when they shall most need them. It is not limited to this life. The friendship at highest and untrained spits loses nothing by lath but usually failing disappear of the virtues of those faces we shall hold no more appartenge, and not sacred when behold through the shades of the sepulchre. G. H. DRIG MCGORLD, M. C. B. A. JOHNSON, C. C. BURING AVE. LA. Mr. L. Scott was in town last week on business. Miss Mabel Ragin was home last week from Emporia visiting her parents. She was accompanied by her friends, Miss Eva Elliot and Mr. Vern Snow. ARKANSAS CITY, KAN. The K. of P. lodge No. 4 and Queen Esther court No. 6 held their annual Thanksgiving sermon, March 24th, at the Second Baptist church Rev G. W. Perkins preached the sermon. THE NEW YORK TIMES Lieutenant W. A. Bettis, Traveling table property and is a valued citizen in the Interest of the Plaindealer, of Independence. It is indeed gratifying to notice the tangible evidence of thrift and frugality among the colored citizens of Independence, Kansas, in the way of valuable property and beautiful homes owned and occupied by them. The percent of colored taxpayers in Mortgomery County compares most favorably with any county in the state. Among the families who by hard and honest will, have procured valuable homes in Independence are the McCullughs, Howellings, Fence, Whites, Paynes, Cobbills, Welches and many others. Their labors along the lines of homegetting have been most commendable, but along commercial lines they have been quite dormant. Some of the substantial men among them should get together and open up some business to the end that some of the boys and girls could be given employment. They have two political clubs, which are well enough in their way, if conducted along honorable lines; but why not organize a business or commercial club, the object of which to be the commercial awakening of the Afro-Americans of Independence. If their neighbors in Colfaxville, twenty miles away, can win lauded in the business world why can't Independence do the same. The greater number of Afro-Americans in Independence are honest, conscientious and thrifty, why do they not get together and do something to provide avenues of employment for their children, remembering at all times they cannot all be school teachers. As far as political recognition is concerned, the Negroes of Independence have been a political nonentity for a period of time so far back that the majority of man cannot not to the contrary. As organizers of political clubs, they have been record breakers for passing resolutions and appointing committees, they have stood in a class by themselves, but for accomplishing anything redounding to the good of the race, they have been absolute failures. Once they had a dog catcher, only that, and nothing more, and he failed to complete his term of office. Now, "there's a reason." However at this time it looks as though they are awakening from their state of lethargy and intend to accomplish something, or "bust a looter." . . . Mr. L. L. Davis is one of the enterprising and thrifty colored citizens of Independence. He owns and operates the Little cafe and barbershop. He has just purchased forty acres of land and will soon start a truck and poultry farm. He is a member of Strawther Lodge A. P. and A. M., of Huggin-sville, Mo. He has an esti-nable and devoted wife who contributes much to his success and happiness. Mr. Davis is a staunch Taft man who believes that the Lincoln brand of Republicanism is good enough for him J. W. Perry, president of the Montgomery County Republican club, and B M. Stadford, president of the Afro-American Republican, the city organization, are both conscientious and capable men and with the honest cooperation of the other republicans can accomplish something Minus McCullough, the dean of republicans in Montgomery county, is one of Independence's most valued citizens, he is a staunch republican and as a presiding officer his superiors are hard to find Reynolds Teal, Warren, and Cobel are useful and worthy citizens of Independence. They are true, con- tinent Christian men, whose actions at all times uphold the dignity of their rob's profession. Mr. A. McCulloch is one of Montgomery County's prosperous colored farmers. He is faming about 100 acres, and has forty acres in cotton. He owns his own gin (cotton) and has some very valuable stock. He is a hand worker and strictly a race man. He deserves success and is achieving it. Mr. R J. Payne holds a position with the Commercial National Bank, and he has been with this institution nearly twelve years. He owns value- Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed Price $1.50 Per Year. Mrs. R. G. White has been indisposed for several weeks. The Whites are among the most substantial colored families of Independence. They own valuable business and resident property on Main Street. She has a pleasant and accomplished daughter, Blanch, whose splendid qualities are evidenced by her tender devotion to her mother. --- While in Cherryvale I met Lieutenant Levi Holt, Garfield Wilder, Lee Johnson, Henry Dixon, comrades in the 23rd Kansas. The meeting called to mind, Camp Leedy, Brooklyn, the storm at sea, when the Vigilancia was tempest tossed two days in the Winward passage, Santiago, San Luis and Carridad, and many other incidents that will never be forgotten. It is always a pleasure to meet a comrade and swap reminiscences of the camp. Among the young men of Kansas who deserve mention for worthy effort is Bud Robinson of Cherryvale, Mr. Robinson came to Cherryvale about twelve years ago without a dollar. By hard work and frugality he now owns a palatial home valued at $1000,00, one of the best teams in Kansas, a nice bank account and has unlimited credit at all the banks. He has a loving and devoted wife and three interesting children. He is devoted to his family and merits the most abundant success. Mr. and Mrs. M Johnson, of Cherryvale are among the worthy citizens of that town deserving of mention. They are content and affable at all times and deeply interested in race progress. * * * Garfield Wilde and Lee Johnson, president and secretary, of the Cherokee Colored Republican club, are staving hard to serve the race. They are hard workers and if the colored voters will give them their co-operation, they will accomplish much in the way of recognition for their people. CHESTER A. HARRIS, CHALLENGER AND EXPERT MECHANISER I would be derelict in my duty should I fail to say a word of communication for C A Harris, a young energetic and cultured young man of Independence. Mr. Harris is a chauffeur and an expert mechanist, and holds a most responsible position and attends strictly to his duty. He is employed by Mr. O'Neil, of the Palme Oil & Gas Company. Mr. O'Neil has a handsome $5000.00 Peerless machine and it is operated by Mr. Harris and under his personal care and supervision. He makes all of his own repairs and keeps the machine in the most perfect order. He is an Independence boy and believes strictly in adhering to duty. He is courteous, intelligent and painstaking, and held in high esteem by his employees. There are many young colored men in Independence, like all other places, who are idling their time away, arguing about Jack Johnson, Sam Langford, et al, who would do well to emulate the example of Mr. Harris and start to doing something worth while. Mr. Harris is quite a fraternal man. He is a member of the Masonic lodge, a Knight Templar and also a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge. He has held many offices in the same, and has always acquitted himself with honor. Girls just think of it, he is a single man and this is leap year. Dohn And Watson Shoe Store, Arkansas City, Kansas. Messrs. Dohn and Watson, shoe merchants, are two worthy young men, who have recently embarked in business and are meeting with success beyond their expectation. They are courteous and enterprising. They are Arkansas City boys and deserve your trade. They carry a full and complete line of high grade shoes, and their prices are always right. They enjoy a large trade among our people and are always appreciative. LAFT WOULD HANG LYNCHERS. President Speaks for Law and Order in Address to Negroes. In an address to Students of Howard University, Washington, D. C., on the 9th inst., President Taft declared with emphasis, "The man that pulls the rope should be harged by the same rope." 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 Extra Cars Red White and Blue. on have not lumber service so on for it better nt, we would appear from, at least We do not all we can co-actly, make out a most sorry and in help us in this time The Wichita Railroad and Light Co. Karsas Gas & Electric Co. Wants to Figure on Your Next Bill. Phone 196. OFFICE AND YARD, 101-21 N. MAIN, WICHITA, KAN. Otto Weiss Kaffir Flour A new product for pancakes, muffins, roms or doughnuts. Give it a trial and use from one half to three-fourths Kaffir flour with wheat flour and you will never want to be without Kaffir flour again. It has a sweet, rich and delicious flavor, is easy to digest, and every bite you eat it you will like it better. A St. Louis banker writes as follows: "Kaffir Flour is fine. We have had flap-jacks and muffins, and the best muffins I ever ate were made from this flour. For flap-jacks it has corn meal shinned a city block. A Chicago banker writes: "The cakes are of good flavor and even an old, worn-out appetite like mine finds them palatable." Tom Shaw, the music man of Wichita, who is authority on "something good to eat," says: "Kaffir corn pancakes are the finest I ever tasted. No more buckwheat 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 groceries in Kansas and Oklahoma. DELICIOUS! LIGHT, HEAT, POWER. EVERYBODY CAN HAVE AN IDEAL HOME Price Make Easy. The J. ... ME umber Figure on Your Next Bill. P ARD, 101-21 N. MAIN, THE GREATEST VARIETY OF Best Me IN THE CITY. WE KEEP THEM CLEAN. itlock B 298. 216 East SUGGESTIONS FOR USING Weiss Kaffir for pancakes, muffins, gems or do one half to three-fourths Kaffir flour want to be without Kaffir flourious flavor, is easy to digest, and easier. her writes as follows: "Kaffir Flour and muffins, and the best muffins HEALTHFUL! Mr. Henry Hale died Saturday even irg at his home on North Wichita street after an illness of about three years. He was thirty-five years old and had lived in Wichita a number of years. His remains were sent to Chanute, Kansas Tuesday for burial. He is survived by a father living at Chanute, a wife, two dear little children and a host of friends. The ladies of the Mothers' Aid club served a coltion dinner for the benefit of the Orphans' home, Wednesday, April 10, at the home on North Water street. A also sum was leaved from it. Frank Bynum left for Kansas City Mo., Sunday for an indulgent stay. The G. L. A. club met at the residence of Mrs. J. L. Harper Tuesday afternoon. The afternoon was spent in needle work and conversation. The hostess served a delicious lunch, after which the club at Mr. P. O Mill Mr. Richard S. Rock Island, a friends and rea Palestine, Con weights Temple Late services at Lith Sunday on am April 7 at Hull lock Mr. Cah Baker returned Monday, to see'd visit in Hutchinson, Kann. I' Vast job will give a one not unlikely and other numbers at the Masonie Hall Tuesday, April 23, for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. Miss Garrade Taylor of Winfield Kan, accompanied her mother, who is on her way to California, as far as Wichita Sunday morning, and spent the day with friends and relatives. Miss Winfield Hay, who has been quite all is convulsed. On Palm Sunday at 3 o'clock the annual sermon of the Mount Olive Count No. 9, H. of J., was preached by P. C. A. William at the Second Parish Church. A large audience heard the impressive sermon. M. Mum. White and Mum. from N. St. Kitt. Sunday, 14th M. Fort Hudgatt a wholly on hurt and several business men pole at the st Paul A M E. church Tuesday, April 9, in the interest of Mrs. A Bennett tribe. The Baker T Washington club was delightfully entertained Thursday af- ternon at the residence of Mrs. Wil- ly Carter. After the business was transacted a half hour was spent in modic work Mrs. W. N. Miller was a visitor to the club. The hostess saw a dunty two course lunch The club adjourned to meet Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Nelle Clark on North Water street Easter Sunday afternoon at the second Baptist church the Sunday school department tendered an excellent program. A financial contest among the classes was the feature of the afternoon. The young ladies, of class No.1, succeeded in having the largest amount, $12.12, the total collection being $27.05. There were about 150 people present. Miss Maria Gary has returned from Russell Springs, where he visits his sister, Mrs. M. Laylor. Mr. Clark and Miss Sanders of Minneapolis, were visiting here Sunday. Mr. John Smith left Thursday for Russell left Thursday for Russell Springs, where he visits his sister Mrs. M. Laylor. Mr. Fred Holm was in town Sat sunday from Topaka Mr. Theodore Smith left for Salina Thursday The Mt Zion Baptist Sunday school will give a social next Thursday. Mrs. J. Bell returned from Man hatan. The ladies of the Mite Missionary Society of the A. M. E. church, ass sisted by Rev. and Mrs. Payne and Rev. Johnson gave an entertainment at the Odd Fellows hall on Monday, April 8. The Lowry band beautifully entertained for the evening. Mrs. Payne, assisted by Mrs. Rose Patterson, conducted a guessing contest, upon which no one was lucky enough to guess where there was a nest of eggs hill, which Mrs. W. G. Curtis was the finder. A two course supper was served and after bidding Rev. and Mrs. Payne good-bye they all departed to their many homes. A. M. H. church had service all day Easter Sunday. At 10 a.m. school was held, at 11 Rev. J. A. Payne, presiding elder, preached the Resurrection in 11 afternoon at 3 o'clock "I am the Way, the Truth and the Light. It been the regular pastor's day Rev. J. W. J. in son was down from Mi apolis at Rev. Clark. Mrs. Payne pre- ded at the organ. In the evening at o'clock the Easter program was dered. A good collector was just for missionary parish. Liam of Hertford, Mor- dstone, in chief, Mr. Mary Butler. Miss Harel shows of K U. spent her Easter vacation home. She returned to school Monday. Mrs. Amella show highly entertained the Phonollis club Thursday at her home on Mistreet. Mrs. Clas- Glover of St Paul, Mrs. Roy Harper, Mrs. Henry Mack and Mrs. Lilian Cunningham gave the substit- tates. The afternoon was passed in games and Miss L. Cunningham was given the prize, a beautiful plate. Ice cream, cake and a fancy basket of candy were served. The club adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. L. Layton. Miss Zalma Crawford is recovering from a recent sick spell. Mrs. Fox at Omaha is visiting her parent, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Hertford. Mrs Camille Briggs extended an invitation to the Sunflower Art Club Monday afternoon. The affair was in compliment to Mrs. Charles Glover of St. Paul, Mrs. Roy Harper, Mrs Fred Ross, Mrs Lallan Cunningham and Ethal Peng were the visitors. Pink and white curations, an Easter gift of the hostess were the decorations. In a word contest Mrs. Ethel Ray was awarded the prize, a beautiful scenery plate, which she later presented to the honored guest. A well prepared program of recitations, vocal and instrumental solos followed. Souvenirs of Pastor greetings were given each guest. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Ethel Ray and Mrs. Fred Jackson, served a two course lunch. Each guest departed highly pleased. Mrs. Margutite Ingram was called to Iowa last week by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Ross. Mrs. Pierre Allen was hostess for the Mite Missionary Thursday at her home on I. street. A goodly number of members were present and an interesting meeting was held. The club will hold its next meeting with Mrs. L. Halloway. SAFE AND SOUND. CAPITAL STOCK, $25,000. KINGFISHER, OKLA. The Negro Will Never Lose a Cent Deposited With the Citizens' State Bank. Endorsed By Every House Wife The New Method of washing lotion without the aid of a wash board has been found in COBB'S SOAP Every Bar of this Soap is Guaranteed to do as represented and the only soap in the world backed by a patent from the United States Government . . . Meadow Gold Butter is an every day delicacy that all can afford. A few cents a month covers the difference between ordinary butter and "Meadow Gold." Butter is one of those "big little things"—a poor quality can leave a feeling of dissatisfaction with an entire meal, while good butter lends an additional charm. 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West, and Mrs. J. D. Renfroe, and her son, J. T. Weight, who met them at Manhattan Monday. The deceased was formerly a citizen of Lincoln, leaving her some years ago, and resided on his farm near Kensington, Kansas, but owing to his inability to continue work on the farm he rented it, retired and moved to the city some few years ago. The deceased married Lis widow, Mrs. L. A. Wright, some ten years a cad and she has been his helpmate through health and sickness, doing a wife's part. Finally the end came last Saturday. The sermon was held in the Mount Zoin Baptist church last Tuesday at 2:50 p.m. and was preached by Dr. J. H. May. The Grand Army Post of which the deceased was a member, paid their last respects by a G. A. R. service. Quite a crowd attended ser- vices. Very interesting Easter services were held at the A. M. E. church by the choir and Sabbath school last Sunday night. A large crowd atta- ted. The Mont Zion Baptist church Sunday School, assisted by friends, rendered a nice program at the church Sunday night, to which a crowd attended and seemingly enjoyed the affair. On Monday night an Easter egg rolling was given at the hurd. J. G. Gillum is able to be about. J. 1. Wright was in Manhattan, Kansas, Monday, where he met his mother, Mrs. E. A. West, enroute from Salina, Kansas, to Lincoln with the remains of her husband. Mr. Fred A. Johnson and wife of Madison, Wis., are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson. Fred says Lincoln looks good to him. The colored people of Lincoln have organized a club and named it "The National Negro Advancement club" of Lincoln, Neb. Their purpose is to raise funds to send a delegate in the person of Dr. J. H. May, pastor of the Mount Zion Baptist church, to Washington to lay the condition of the Negro in the United States before congress and the president of the United States and this meeting will be called some date early in May in Washington, D. C. Mr. Lenoy of Nebraska City, was in the city this week 6.12.15 (11). 6.12. The funeral of Mrs Anna Edwards who died of pneumonia, took place Monday, April 4, at the Metropolitan Baptist church, Rev. R. A. Wilson officiated and paid a glowing tribute to this pure, Christian woman. She had been following Christ for forty years and showed her Christianity in her daily walks. She died in the full triumph of faith, leaving a son and a multitude of friends who will ever cherish her memory. She had been a member of Rebecca tabernacle for twenty-five years and they turned out with her remains in a body. In her demise the church, the society and the race lost a true wo The funeral of Mrs. Hemiettia Johnson, who died of thromatism, was held last Sunday at the Metropolitan church. Rev Williams preached an excellent sermon, telling how loyal she was in attending church, and pictured how beautiful it is a Christian's entrance into Heaven. She was a member of Pearly Gates Temple 28 years, al so was a member of the Court of Calanthe. Both of these lodges, red out in a body. The deceased leaves a husband, daughter, other relatives and friends who are grieved over her loss. The funeral of Mrs. Hogg was attended at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Rev. Jones officiating. Mrs. Porter, mother of Dr. Horsey, was buried last Friday. Her funeral took place at Argentine. The Forum held only a short session, owing to so many attending the funeral. The most feature on the program was Miss Bessie Rossen's reading. Rev. E. A. Wilson has goone to Philadelphia to assist in a revival for two weeks. INDEPENDENCE LAW. Easter was observed at all the churches Sunday, with a large at tendance at each church. It was a beautiful day so everyone had the privilege of displaying their new Easter stacks. Rev. J. W. Edwards preached an able sermon, at Quinn chapel, A. M. i which last Wednesday evening succesful in getting one inversion. Rev Edwards will preach for us again on next Sunday. There will be quarterly meeting at the St John A M. E. Church next Sunday. Mrs. R. G White, who has been indisposed for several days, is slowly improving. The Autumn Leaf Att club had a call meeting at the home of Mrs. A. Pauce on South Pennsylvania avenue last Thursday afternoon. The club will meet with Mrs. W. Lonlan on West Line street next Thursday. The Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church will meet at the home of Mrs. McFarland, west of the city, next Friday. The meeting was postponed because of the death of Mr. George Wright. Miss Alice Fludlen, who spent last week at the suburban home of Mrs. Ingram, returned for the Easter service. Mrs. Patterson and Miss Kinmel of Noodsha, visited Mrs. J. Vanderford and family over Sunday. Mrs. M. Excett is all at her home on South Walshmidt ave. Dr. Davis is the attending physician. Mrs. L. McMurray was called to Baxter Springs last week because of the death of her mother. Mrs. Al. Garland of Bartlesville, Okla, spent Easter in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Garland and family. Several people from Coffeyville and Cherryvale took advantage of the beautiful day and the interurban and came Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. George Wright. The Western States Cement Plant opened in full yesterday and by Saturday it is reported they will have employed over 250 men. Mrs. M. Adams of Paola is the guest of Mrs. G. Wright Miss Olive Fields is visiting at the home of Mrs. Ingram, south of town. In the death of George Washington Wright, last Friday, Independence sustained the loss of one of her best and most respectable citizens, Mr Wright, who was born in slavery seventy years ago, was known throughout the city for his unfailings courtesy, his integrity, and in every respect his thoroughly Christian life. He was an honor to the race of which he was a member and his daily life was an example well worthy of simulation. For the past 18 years Mr Wright has had change of the panton force at the offices of the Prairie Oil and Gas Co., where he won the respect and friendship of all who knew him. He did match for the bottommost and uphitting of his race. The funeral services were held Sunday at the A.M. E. church and conducted by the Knights of Pythas-Odd Lolls and the Grand Army of the Republic, who attended in a body. Many floral tributes were in evidence, one sent by the employee of the Prairie Oil and Gas Co., repenting "Gates Ajax," being especially beautiful. He leaves a wife one son, two daughters and a host of friend to mourn his loss. Miss Marion Young was called to Cherryvale because of the death of her niece. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas; In the Matter of the Ltate of Andrew Gigg, 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: Lots Nos. twenty-one (21) and twenty-three (23), on Jefferson street north, Crane's addition to the City of Topoka. 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. Dated this 25th day of March, 1912. (First published In the Topka Plainkaker, March 29th, 1912.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Earl E. Goodrich, Plaintiff. vs. Geo. E. Curtis, his heirs and assigns, Defendants,—No. 27260. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To Geo, H. Curtis, his unknown executors, administrators, trustees, heirs, and assigns defendants, herein, giving: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the plaintiff herein to quiet title to lots 113—115 on McVicar Ave., area 4, block 9, College Hill Addition to the city of Topeka, as to a certain mortgage dated February 20, 1888, for $5,00 from Ella Swayze and assigned to you April 21, 1888, and that you must answer the petition of said plaintiff on or before the 11th day of May, 1912 or the same will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you quieting the title as to aid mortgage. FISHER & LOCK. Attorneys for Plaintiff. Affort: R. L. Thomas. Attest: (Scal) Clerk District Court. ATCHISON. 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He is a progressive, educated Christian gentleman and it will be but a short time until he will be way up in the counsel of educators, where a good salary will be paid for such skill and brains as he possesses. We are glad to announce to the public that Prof. W. W. Fisher, fiscal agent for Western University, is out again after being retained at home. We visited Prof. Fisher at W. U. last week directly after the burning of Ward Hall. He says the building will be rebuilt. At the same time he deplores its loss as it discommodes the students considerably and is a heavy financial loss to the institution. The building cost $25,000 and was built by a donation from the various churches of the A. M. E. church and students who solicited money in sums of $1.00 and upwards. We also met Prof. Kealing, President of the institution, who felt somewhat depressed at the loss of the building, but said he had received so much encouragement from then white friends who said to let them know when he was ready to build and they would respond with a donation to assist in creating another building. We are told the fire originated from a store in one of the student's rooms and before the fire department could reach the place the entire building was consumed. The county will now see the necessity of putting in a macadam road up to this institution in order to enable the fire company to reach them without any trouble. The night of the fire, the engine stuck in mud so deep that it required extra horses from the school to pull them out. Prof. Kealing is looking forward to the creation of a Bishop Grant monument, which will be erected soon on the east side of the campus. He reports the school doing nicely. We visited his beautiful home which is just completed. It consists of twelve or fourteen rooms of the most modern architecture and is nicely finished inside. Mr. Kealing has a very devoted wife who is a lady of culture and retirement. He has four children, three daughters and a little son, Prof. H. T. J., who is two years old and is taking charge of the house. We visited Excelsior Springs, Mo. last Sunday, stopping at the Albany hotel, one of the largest and best equipped hotels owned by colored people in the United States. There are about forty rooms, all modern and nicely furnished with heat and electric lights. Mrs. Stanford King, widow of the late Stanford King, who erected the building and organized the hotel, is carrying it on with success. She is one of the most active, industrious business women to be found anywhere. She conducts the business in a first class, business-like manner and keeps everything neat, clean and first class. It is amazing to find a widow who can carry on a business of such magnitude without an assistant. We asked her why it was that she did not encourage some industrious, good man who would like to join her in the matrimonial sea and assist her in her good business, thus taking some of the care of life from her. She asked "Where is the man and what does he look like?" She had never been able to discover such a man as yet. We assured her that there were plenty of good men left yet if they only knew of such a brilliant and industrious widow as she over in Excelsior Springs, a special train would have to be engaged to carry them over. We would not be surprised if the right kind of man, possessed with all the qualifications required by a woman of her standing, would make his appearance. We advise all persons looking for pleasure and health to go to Excelsior Springs, Missouri. They have waters there for the healing of the nation. Everything is reasonable and one can enjoy life in Excelsior Springs and especially at the Albany Botch. --- A nice Easter program was rendered at the Baptist church under the management of Prof. Johnson. An address made by Editor Nick Chiles was enjoyed by the large crowd in attendance. Rev. Patin, pastor has just recently took charge in doing much to upbuild the church. The people of Excelsior Springs are rapidly progressing. Mr. H. B. White, one of the proprietors of the Little Pullman Cafe at 022 Union Avenue will open a pool and billiard parlor and barber shop at Excelsior Springs in a short time. He has rented a room from the proprietor of the Albany hotel "We there for the season. Mr. known all over Kansas as Satyre Rink King" When the ignorant rule, they ruin. They are destructive and as poisonous as vipers. The color of the skin is no indication of the character of the individual. A thoroughly christianized people void of prejudice, refuse to regard color as a badge of character or fitness. One of the best women that I ever met, one of the most practical, consistent Christians that I ever knew; one of the most esteemed and beloved by all who knew her, was Mrs. Sadie Crews, who died at Junction City, Kansas, on the 1st inst. Mrs. Crews was a beautiful woman, but in this instance beauty failed to be a fatal gift, and seemingly unmindful of all other else her only pleasure in life was to do good. She was constantly engaged in administering to the sick, lifting up the fallen and telling sinful men and women of Jesus, the one and only Savior of mankind, who upon the rugged cross gave source to a crimson river of life by which we might be saved. Through storm and sunshine she was ever the same lovable woman, growing in the sweetness of a life that radiated its fulgent virtues in the religions and social circles in which she moved. She will be missed in her home and in the home of her relatives. She will be missed in the church. She will be missed by all who knew her. "Peace, peace, sweet peace, wonderful gift of God's love." Ever since the birth of that new-ons, restless thing or spirit known as ambition, there have been contensions and wars of greater or less magnitude. Empires, kingdoms and republics preyed for gain, have drunken to their real satisfaction and crumbled to decay. Men of intellectual forces and talents have become insure with ambition and in their blind madness they have regarded another friend not brother. Ambition when held in the bounds of reason is that commendable, but when allowed to run without it becomes a most dangerous character. Dr. Spurgeon said: "Ambition is like the sea which swallows all the rivers and is none the fuller; or like the grave whose in-attainable maw forever craves for the bodies of men." It has been said that ambition is a gilded misery, a secret power, a hidden plague, the original of vices, a saustic for the soul and the moth of holiness. Former President Roosevelt is today the most blazing illustration of personified ambition. Colonial Roosevelt is intoxicated with that ambition which kills. The business and professional Negro men and women are essential to the full development of the race. We should be represented in every business, trade and profession that is honest and profitable. We believe, however, that if the hundreds and thousands of us who have to toil for our daily bread in towns and cities should engage in farming we would find life more profitable. The primitive man opens his eyes first to the beauties characteristic of the rural districts. The tillers of the soil and the herdsmen built well the foundation of civilization. The fields of grain and the lowing cattle sounded the initial note of human advancement. Stop the plow and the music of the hammer and forge will cause, stop the plow and the glow of the furnace will be lost in the right of alumina; stop the plow and the mill wheels will no longer chant the beautiful methods of industry; stop the plow and no more will the bell and whistle and din and rear of busy mart announce the advancement of a nation. They of the agricultural estate the stuff and the stay of all people, and without this common reliance we must ever be fearful warning. HELCHSON, KAS. The Imperial Art club gave a lan- quat last Monday night. The club colors, lavender and white, were car- ried out in the decorations and mans A splendid program was rendered Among the special features of the program was a speech by Mr. Beng- jamin Butler. Mr. Butler is a young man with great oratorical genius. Whatever Mr. Butler uses we all expect to hear some of his bright ideas about our present and future race. The instrumental duet by Mendames Adson and Tooles was fine. A rend ing entitled; "The Bird That Dared Not Sing," by Madame L. Collins was highly appreciated. The instrumental selection by Miss Bessie Bell was excellent. The drill given by the Tabernacle Baptist church last Thursday, April 4th, was a great success. A concert was given before the drill in which Mr. Chester Lewis, a prominent young man in society, showed great ability as an actor. The Negro boys of the Hutchinson High school have been struck with the track fever and seem to monopolize most all the events. The star of them all is the future Negro champion prize fighter, in the person of, Mr. Solomon Butler. Mr. William Harrison received a letter from K. U. congratulating him on his excellent scholarship in the High school. Mr. Vern Watts (from the physic) director's point of view) is one of the best looking athlete a cording to physique that has a used this year. Mr. Watts is a great baseball player. Mr. Claude L. For of the Junior class, is also a great athlete He won the two twi in two minutes and five wawat any training for some weeks. There are three colored students who will graduate this year, of whom Mr. Marcus Tucker, a brilliant young man is very likely to receive the honor of valedictorian. Mr. Clarence Phillips, the star football center and professional baseball player is very likely to capture some team. Dr. Alhson and Attorney Tools were in Great Bend Sunday, Monday and Tuesday on professional business. They assisted Rev. Greenleaf in his Easter services Sunday, and spoke to the colored citizens of Great Bend Monday night. They returned Tuesday reporting a delightful time. Rev. Rogers is on the sick list. Rev. J. H. Nichols left Tuesday for Winnfield on urgent business. The A. M. E. church is preparing a great rally on the 25th of this month. All are invited to attend and lend a hand to a struggling people. The Hutchinson colored women can boast of two clubs, the Toussaint L'Overture and the Imperial Art club that are doing great work among the female sex, in the line of art et coterie. The Handy literary society has been doing great work among our people in lifting them up to a higher literary standard. HORLON, KAS Mr. W. M. Gandy is convoking Rev. Calvin, of Oklahoma, and Rev. Williams, of Richmond, conducted service Sunday at the Baptist church. Rev Whitnbaker conducted the baptising in the afternoon. Rev Williams will take charge of the church the fourth Sunday in the month. We feel that under his pastorate the church will grow and prosper. The Easter program at the Baptist church was ordered at night by the Sunday school of which, Mrs. Roxie Brooks, superintendent and Mr. L. C. Woron orgrist. The program was one that will be long remembered and showed that the teacher had taken great interest in the training of the children, which made the program a perfect one. In five or six years if the little men and women continue there will not be a smarter set of young people in the state of Kansas. Misses Perle Brooks, Vistula Akers, Messrs. Will Akers, Clarence Masterson and Earnest Clayton were out of town visitors Easter Sunday. The circle will meet with Mrs. Hugh Brooks next week. Presiding Elder King conducted quarterly meeting services at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Order of service at the Baptist church is as follows: Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. The following is the order of service at the A.M.E. church: The opening at Summer High school was a great success. The auditorium was crowded to overflowing. The program was excellent. Some of the principal features were: The address by Walter Ross, which meticul much praise: the Boys Glee club, who received their usual overwhelming applause, and the Girls Glee club, who also did well. The B. Y. P. U., of the First Baptist church gave a good Easter program Sunday at 7:30 p. m. The A. M. F. church held memorial services for Mr. Sylvester Hightower and the little son of Mrs. Simpson The services were very impressive We regret to report the death of Eugene Rollins, who died of meningitis. We sympathize with the relatives. The Peoples Forum had two meetings since we have sent correspondence to the press. At the first of these Prof. Hereford, of Kansas city, Mo., entertained the audience with a paper. At the last meeting all ministers were on program as follows: "Current Events," Rev. E. A. Wilson; whistling solo, Rev. A. Morgan; paper, "Man," Rev. Spencer; address, "The Church of the Nineteenth Century," Rev. McDonald; address, "Needs of Agricultural Schools," Rev. Venable; "Statistics," Rev. Bacote of Kansas City, Mo. This was one of the best programs rendered this year. The paper by Rev. Spencer was very fine and its allegoos and metaphors had such depth that it almost seemed marvelous. He delivered it well and also sang a beautiful solo. Rev. McDonald made a good extemporaneous address and the sacred song whistled by Rev. Morgan was pleasing. The other ministers on program did well. We regret that the following persons are sick: Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. M. Weaver, Mr. E. Geyden and Mr. J. Williams. Rev. Jackson, on Walker Avenue, returned from a visit to Emporia. Mr. P. C. Long is at home and somewhat indisposed. The Pleasant Green Literary society is doing nicely with Mr. Hart as president. The revival at the Metropolitan church is doing well. Rev. Wilson assisted by Rev. Spencer, has had several accessions to the church. Mrs. J. J. Lewis, who has been ill, is improving. Mrs. Bertha Carroll and Mrs. M. C. Matthews spent the day with Mrs. Fredericks, 410 Haskell Avenue. The hostess served a lovely five course dinner. The Golden Leaf Court held its annual election and re-elected Mrs. Marie Wilson as Matron. Mrs. S. L. Johnson died Tuesday night of a pneumonia. right of theumatism. Mt. Gabriel Ferguson died Tuesday night of heart disease. THE FIFTS ANNUAL —OF THE— Kingfisher County Normal (Seperate) Will be Held at KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA Beginning June 1,1912 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 NUPT, GEO. E. MOORE, at kingfisher, Okla or PROF. E. H. HALL, Conductor at Hennesy, Okla. Condensed Statement of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WINFIELD, KANSAS. At the close of business Dec. 5, 1911 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.....$518,254.49 Overdrafts.....9,018.84 U.S. bonds to secure circulation.....100,000.00 Banking House, Furniture and Fixtures.....40,000.80 Bonds for investment.....$65,000.00 Cash and right Exchange.....$218,268.40 283,268.40 $950,541.73 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock ..... $100,000.00 Surplus Fund. ..... 100,000.00 Undivided Profits..... 19,457.72 Circulation..... 100,000.00 Deposits..... $590,084.21 Bond account ..... $25,000.00 $950,541.73 The above statement is correct. E. W. BOINGER, Cashler. W. C. ROBINSON, President. ASK FOR ASK FOR "Fitright" Overalls and Coats Quality and Workmanship Unsurpassed. MADE BY MADE BY The Ranny-Davis MERCANTILE COMPANY Arkansas City, Kan., Enid, Okla, and Anthony, Kan. NOTABLE TAFT ACHIEVEMENTS His Administration Has Gained Many Worthy Ends. ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY. Millions of Dollars Saved to Government by Commission Ably Supported by Executive—High Standards Set by Policies of the President—What These Policies Are. 1. Arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France. 2. Veto of Arizona statehood bill because of recall of judges provision. 3. Enforcement of Sherman anti trust law without fear or favor. 4. Veto of Democratic wool, cotton and free list blin as unfair, unscientific and destructive of the Republican principle of protection 5. Abrogation of discriminating pass port treaty with Russia. 6. Postal savings banks established. 7. Railroads prevented from putting rate increases into effect without approval of Interstate commerce commission. 8. Panama canal pushed to early completion without hint of scandal. 9. White slave traffic practically destroyed. 10. Admission of Arizona and New Mexico to statehood. 11. Bureau of mines established to safeguard the lives of miners. 12. American capital and labor benefited by extension of foreign markets. 13. Abolition of peonage. 14. Income tax amendment to the constitution suitmitted to state legislatures for ratification. 15. Bollet inspection law passed by congress. 16. Bond issue to complete irrigation projects in the west. 17. Maintenance and extension of open door policy in China 18. Peace maintained in Cuba, South and Central America by friendly warnings and intervention 19. Government business methods modernized and reformed by economy and efficiency commission, saving millions of dollars annually. 20. Nonpolitical methods used in taking the thirteenth census. 21. Bucket shops and get rich quick concerns destroyed. 22. Parcel post recommended. 23. New treaty with Japan, ending racial controversies on the Pacific coast. 24. Further extension of safety apollance act. 25. Postoffice department made self sustaining 26. Canadian reprobity. Rejected by Canada through for that the United States would drive the benefit 28. Indorsement of commission's report and proposed bill concerning employees' liability. 29. Recorganization of customs service, corruption eliminated, frauds exposed and published and millions of dollars recovered. 30. Court of commerce to review findings of interstate commerce commission. 31. Nonpartisan tariff board to report on the difference in the cost of production at home and abroad. 32. Corporation tax, yielding $30,000,000 annually; government examination of corporation methods provided. 33. A deficit of $58,000,000 transformed into a $30,000,000 surplus. 35. Further control of railroads through extension of powers of the interstate commerce commission. 36. Workingman's compensation act brought to successful issue in the supreme court. 37. Stock and bonds commission; valuable and exhaustive report submitted as banks for legislation. 38. Extension of civil service by executive order. 39. Practical conservation acts. 40. Courts of customs appeals; undervaluations stopped Policies of President Taft. 1. Peace with all the world through just dealing and preparedness for war. 2. Neither race nor creed a bar to appointment to office. 3. The upholding of a righteous judiciary. 4 Economy and efficiency, including care of superannuated employees. 5 Penny postage through postal economies. 6 States' rights when not in conflict with federal authority. 7 Extension of practical conservation acts. 8 Parcel post. 9 Federal incorporation act. 10 Revision of currency laws and prevention of panics. 11 Protection of American citizens at home and abroad. 12 High standard set in federal ap pointments. 13 Scientific study of industrial conditions. 14 International investigation of causes of high cost of living. 15. Scientific revision of the tariff on a protective basis through nonpartisan tariff board. Go to the SHAWNEE DRUG STORE- FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS COLD SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS, Sole Owners. Bell Phone 1136. So Different from the Rest, CAFE RESTAURANT and ICE CREAM PARLOR B. F. SAMUELS, Proprietor. 220 Delaware, Leavenworth, Kan. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN TOPFKA AND FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WEBB CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeka at 9.00 a. m. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 371. ROHLFING & CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS Corner Third and Cherieck Streets, LEAVENWORLD, KANSAS. DAVIS FUEL CO, Has All Kinds of .Coal. Bell Phone 1698. HARRIS LAUNDRY Go to Harris's launry to get neat first class work. C. T. HARRIS, Prop. Both Phones 3027 1123 Kansas Avenue MIDLAND MEAT MARKET GEO. HAMPEL, Prop. FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS AND POULTRY OF ALL KINDS Bell Phone 136 Peoples Phone 1 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, hansen for colored people. If you have property for sale, lost it with me. Honest business is our method, that is why we are doing such a large business. E. J. BURNS, Manager. 1221 N. Independence Ave. Phone 895 Black. ENID, OKLAHOMA. Mrs. B. E. McFarland Beauty 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. Social and Other Topeka Happenings Mrs. Par, 1317 Tyler, is slowly improving from a severe attack of la gripe. The Dunbar Literary society met last Friday evening at the home of Miss Alice Smith. After the usual routine of business the program was rendered which was a debate, subject Theodore Roosevelt is justifiable in aspiring for the third term of presidency of the United States. The affirmative, Misses Clara Lamberson and Hazel Lacey; negative, Messrs Payne Ransom and Percy Smith. Each debater handled their part in a very intelligent manner and brought forth much applause since it was their first attempt to debate. Mr. Ray Winston was voted in a member. After refreshments were served the club adjourned to meet with Miss Jessie Lamberson, April 26. Mrs. Ella Donnelly was carried to Stormont hospital this week seriously ill. Mrs. Ella Bolden is ill at her home in Oakland. Mrs. Arthur Payne who resides on the North side is numbered among the sick. The Parent—Teachers' club of Buchanan school met yesterday afternoon at the school building. Dr. Magee, one of the members of the Board of Education, gave a very helpful talk on the care of the eye. The following officers for the year were elected:—Mrs. W. T. McKnight, president and Mrs. J. D. Page, secretary. Light refreshments were served by the ladies. Mr. B. H. Claughton, of Kansas City was in the city Monday taking examination before the State Board of Embulmers. While here he was the guest of Mr. Edgar Ransom. We are glad to report that Mr. Clyde Bell, who has been ill for the past two weeks, is now able to be out again. On Sunday, April 21st there will be a rally at St. Mark's church, Rev. D. W. Green, Jr., of Iola, will preach at the morning service. In the afternoon a gospel meeting will be held and in the evening there will be preaching. Every one is cordially invited to attend. REV. G. W. GREEN, PASTOR. Mr. Charles French, who is with the General Superintendent of Santa Fe, and wife, of Newton, are in the city visiting. They were very pleasant callers at this office. Mrs. Mary Clark is in St. Louis attending the Methodist Conference of Missouri. Misses Calle Baird and Alice Shores, of Kansas City, spent Easter Monday in the city. While here they were the guests of Misses Brewers and Mattle Bradshaw. Both ladies are teachers in the Kansas City, Missouri schools. They were pleasant callers at this office while here. The colored people cannot afford to give their support to Theodore Roosevelt against President Taft who has made an excellent business president and has espoused the cause of the race on several different occasions during this, his first term. He said that he was in favor of hanging all parties implicated in lynching; it should be stopped. He refused the appointment of Judge Hook for the reason that he defended the cause of the colored people of Oklahoma in a Jim Crow suit which was a detriment and meant much harm to the race. Let us not forget the discharge by Theodore Roosevelt of the 24th regiment with dishonor, not even allowing them to hold any position in the government of any kind; also in a declaration soemtime ago on lynching he said it was necessary sometime to lynch a person to vindicate a crime. Feathers cleaned and curled. Hats made over equal to new.—Mrs. Susie Williams, 420 Kansas avenue. Bell Phone 2956. Messrs. John Kimbaugh, Ed Hawkins, Raley Rogers E. Murril and Lee Jones of Lawrence spent Easter Monday in the city. Mr. Harry Dillard of Kansas City is in the city. FOR SAIE—Five and ten acre tracts on easy terms—location one mile from city limits—on maculam road. For terms apply to JOHN M. WRIGHT. FOR SALE—Five and ten acre tracts on easy terms—location one mile from city limits—on macadam road. For terms apply to JOHN M. WRIGHT. 623 Western Avenue, Topeka, Kan. CHARLES A. GROVES DEAD. Son of Kansas Potato King, Passes Away in Kansas City. Word was received in Topka Wednesday announcing the death of Charles A., son of J. G. Groves, which occurred in Kansas City that morning. No details were given except that the funeral would be held from the Baptist Church In Edwardsville Sunday. Mr. Groves was well known throughout the west and his untimely demise was a surprise to his wide circle of friends. He was a native Kansas about thirty years of age and asplendid business man. We will give further details next week. McCLELLAND'S HAIR SHOP Hair Goods for the colored people. Beautiful Creole switches from 50c to $3.00; 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, 3 for $1.00 and up. Puffs from 50c to $2.00 per cluster. Hair straightening, 25c. Shampooing, 25c. To the public: The Boy Scouts of South Topeka is a Christian movement, undeniomational, and our aim is to get the boys off the streets on Sunday into some Sunday school, as we know that the Sunday school is the safe place to rear the boy in.. We have a campaign on now for one hundred boys, age 12 to 21, that we are going to get that boy in some Sunday school. So parents, give us your support. We hope for your presence at the ministrel April 19, 1912. Proceed to help sanction the Scout movement. Central Baptist Church Note. The Sewing Circle of the Central Baptist Church met with Mrs. Bessie Parks at her residence, 1010 Past Fourth street, Wednesday, April 10. An enjoyable evening was spent with the members and friends. A delicious lunchoon was served by Mrs. Parks. The menu was roast beef, mashed potatoes, peas, deviled eggs, peaches, good berry pie, cake and coffee. The club took in four dollars. Those present are Rev. H. W. White, Mrs. Amanda Alexander, Lulu Brown, Butler Gipton, McFarland, Punia Moore, Belle Radford, Miss Amanda Williams, Alta Jones, Mrs. Parks, Mrs. Lulu Brown, President; Mrs. Alta Jones, Secretary. The club will be entertained next Wednesday afternoon, April 17, with Mrs. Lloyd Russell, Twenty-third and Adams. For Rent—Furni-hed or unfurnished room. Call Bell phone 1978. Miss Burde Scott, 1151 Lane strect. The Easter edition of the Colorado Springs Eagle was a little gem, hand-omely illustrated and sparkling with good wh lesome news. It was accredit to the editor, Mrs. Julia Emery, who, by the way, is one of the brightest women of her race, and an able writer and journalist. A great many Topch.ans will no doubt remember Mrs. Emery, she having attended a meeting of the Western Negro Press Association several years ago and captivated that body with her eloquence. Thiswas in the days when fighting Joe Rivers of Denver was president and our old friend "Bill" Duncan, a local boss of Colorado Springs was secretary. Lawyer I. F. Adams of Kansas City Kan, spent Monday in the city. I Mrs. Mabel Berry Richie of Emporia is visiting in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bright. Missie Minne and Capitola Jones entertained at an elaborate dinner Sunday. The following young ladies were present: Mrs. Richie of Emporia, Misses Pearl Rhodes and Arnitholas Chiles. Master Thaddeus and sister, Little Miss Gladys Martin entertained a number of their friends at an Easter party Monday afternoon from 4 to 6. at their home, 1026 Buchanan street. The little folks highly enjoyed themselves playing various games. Dainty refreshments were served and each guest was presented as a favor, little rabbits. Those present were: Miss Ruby Webster, teacher in the public schools of Kansas City, Mr. visited several days in the city the past week, the guest of Mrs. Alberta Guy. Missus Malel and Amelia Gleed, Miss Katherine Grant and Mrs. Ernest Escoe of Lawrence and Miss Carrie Joseph, a teacher in the schools of Kansas City, Mo., were visitors in the city several days last week. While here they were the guests of the Missus Gleed's aunt, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Isaiah Lixenby and Miss Katherine Barker, Mr. T. B. Watkins, the popular undertaker at 1729 Lydia Avenue, of the firm of Watkins Brothers, undertakers, at Kansas City, Mo., was in Topka this week taking examination before the State Board of Embalmers, he having passed the Missouri Board some years ago. He is one of the most popular business men in the West and on last Monday evening addressed the Business League at the Y. M. C. A. rooms. He congratulated the stored people of Topka on being able to get together such a number of men who are interested in business enterprises, notwithstanding the fact that in Kansas City where there are 0,000 Negroes they cannot begin to get out such a crowd as sat before him. He said that was one of the draw-backs of the race, not getting the people interested in business, and that, there is no trouble among people who are industrious and trying to do something to help build up a community along all lines of business. The young men of the Optimistic club entertained the visiting friends at a dancing party Friday night at 420 Kansas avenue. The following visitors were present: Misses Ruby Webster and Carrie Joseph of Kansas City, Amelia Gleed and Katherine Grant of Lawrence and Mr. Giles of Lawrence and Mr. Watkins of Lawrence. Those present spent a delightful evening. About thirty-two young people spent an enjoyable evening Easter at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Lisenley, the out of town guest were Mrs. Ruby Webster and Carlie Joseph of Kansas City, Mo. Miss Mabel and Amelia Gleed, Katherine Grant and Mr. Ernest Escoe of Lawrence. Mr. Harvey Reed of Holton, Kan. was a pleasant caller at this office Monday. 21. Opuntiae Boys' Lab, Biscuit tained the following visitors at the residence of Miss Atticholas Chiles, 914 Buchanan street, last Friday night. Misses Ruby Webster and Carrie Joseph of Kunan City, Miss Mabel and Amelia Gleed and Katherine Grant of Lawrence. The affair being informal everyone present seemed to spend an evening of pleasure. At a late hour daunting refreshments were served ABOL BAPHSM I read with interest the article written by Mr. Green of Belford, la, as appended in your issue of the 18th in response to that of Rev. J. H. Barclay of a prior date and I heartily endorse the spirit and weight of his article. I am a Chish-tian and his views of the teachings of Christ and His apostles harmonize with my case. I do not mean to enter into this controversy, as I am afraid no benefit would be gained from it, but I would rather urge that we might be one that the world may believe that Jesus is the Christ. Replying however to Rev. Barclay's views of Baptism, I endeavored to place before him the best evidence as presented from conscientious and well read men from his own and similar denominations. I go further with the books and pages in which he may read for himself. I would like to be liberal with the Rev. T. B. Barclay as I could gather from his article on the 29th from that he is not a well read man. I would not venture to make any comment on his interpretation of the Scriptures just now as he is a clergyman and he may lose prestige among his flock, but if he is scholarly enough I will debate him at any time if he is so desirous. It might be good for him to accept my challenge, as he might see differently and determine to know nothing among men save Christ and Him crucified and leave infant baptism alone. Now read these evidences, Rev. Barclay and rebut them if you can—you would do me a favor, Alexander De Stourdza (native Greek: "The verb baptise, has in fact one sole acceptance. It significantly literally and always to plunge. Baptism and immersion are therefore identical and to say baptism by sprinkling is as if one should say immersion by sprinkling or any other absurdity of the same nature."—Con. Lur La loc at L'esprit, page 57. John Wesley (Methodist): "We are buried with him, alluding to the to the ancient manner of baptising by immersion." (Notes on N. I Romans 6:1) Baptism according to the custom of the first church and the rule of the Church of England by immersion." Journal Vol. I, page 20. Whitfield (Methodist): "It is certain that there is an illusion to the ancient manner of baptism, which was by immersion. Sermon on Rom. 4, Adam Clarke I D. (Methodist): "As they receive baptism as an emblem of death in voluntary going under the water, so they receive it as an emblem of the resurrection into eternal life in coming up out of the water." Com. Vol. 4 N. I Phillip Schaff, D. D. (Preslyterian): in his church history, Vol. 1. 3 WARD HALL, WESTERN UNIVERSITY, RECENTLY DESTROYED BY FIRE. page 122, says "The usual form of this act was in immersion, as is plain from the original meaning of the Greek habitizen and baptisma." Weiss (Lutheran) says: "After confessing their sins they went down man by man into the waters of the Jordan in order to imprese new—born a people prepared for the Lord," Vol. 1, page 207. Chas. Anthon, L. L. D. (Episcopalian) professor of Latin and Greek, in Columbia College, N. Y., says: "The primitive meaning is dip or immerse, secondary, if it has any, refers to the same leading ideas, sprinkling is entirely out of the question." I must rest here, giving the Rev Barclay and I suppose his disciple J. R. Richardson, time to examine this evidence. I also notice Richardson's article. If he would write his crudest that is if he is a layman, then I would recognize the attitude he is taking. Thanking you for space. N. A. MITCHELL, Topka Kansas, April 1, 1912. Mrs. Clara Wilkerson McNeal Webser, of Leavenworth, Kansas, returned home last Tuesday after several weeks visit in Topka. She is one of the leading manicure artists in the West. A PROMINENT COUPLE. Mr. Richard Gaines and wife of Riverside, Ill., passed through Topeka last Thursday, enroute home from a four months trip through California. Mr. Gaines is a chauffeur for first vice president to W. H. Hodgins of the great Santa Fe system. In conversation with Mr. Gaines and his devoted and beautiful wife concerning their trip while out on the coast, they spoke highly of the county and the progress the colored people are making, of the many borough churches and especially THE MR. AND MRS. GAINES. of the Rev. Pock's church, whose choir consists of fifty voices. Mr. and Mr. Gaines looked the very picture of health and are one of the most prosperous and happy couples to be found anywhere. He has a first class position which pays as much as some county offices in Kansas. He is a fine cultured dignified gentleman and always in demand by the aristocratic wealthy people who recognize intellect puch and business in a colored man as well as a white when they can be depended upon. Mr. Gaines and wife were royally entertained by many prominent and business people of California. When snow was several feet deep in Kansas and Illinois, he and his wife were picking flowers and taking sea baths on the coast of California. We felt a little anxious of them, when they said this as we were just merging from a hard winter and after being buried under snow for that length of time to meet this happy couple just coming from the land of sunshine and flowers, comfortably seated in a Pullman berth, made us feel as though we would like to go to California. They stopped over in Kansas City to visit the parents of Mrs. Gaines and the relatives of Mr. Gaines and are expected to arrive home at Riverside Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines have many friends in Topocha and Kansas City, Mo, who are always glad to hear of their success as they are very popular in both states. They are now preparing to buy some valuable property either in Illinois, Missouri or Kansas. We wish them continued success. A FAMOUS VISITOR. Dr. J. H. Hubbard of the Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia who was the guest of Rev. G. W. H. Hopewell, pastor of Mount Olive M. E. church at Twelfth and Buchanan, set all of Topeka ago by his masterful addresses at Washburn college, the white Y. M. C. A. and the Colored Business Men's league and his sermon at Mount Olive church and an address Sunday evening. He is one of the most forceful speakers in this country, irrespective of race. Washburn college, one of the largest institutions in the West, where both white and colored students attend, was much clated over his address and the faculty which, is among the best brains of the white people in this country, is still talking about the great speech made by this renowned gentleman and what a benefit it was to them. He gave several instances of the progress of the race mentioning especially, a man in Jacksonville, Ila, who owns eight automobiles 150 houses also a window who is estimated to be worth $500,000. He urged the people to send their good, strong, act business man South for there is plenty of room for them and they are model. Dr Hubbard is looking forward to better trips and says there is no complaint of these outrages but to always remember that the man will build a scaffold to hang another will probably be hanging on the same scaffold himself. He cited Daniel as an example showing that the very people who persecuted Daniel were themselves punished by Providence for outrages committed upon the innocent; that the colored people did not need so much sympathy as that class of white people who are perpetrating these outrages upon them. Rev. Hopewell and his members entertained for the Doctor at their church, Rev. J. T. Smith, pastor of St. John A M. E. church, Rev. G. W. Henry, pastor of the Second Baptist church and the Editor of this paper addressed the audience, assuring the Doctor that they appreciated his visit West, and especially to Topeka, and that they knew his presence was a benefit to everyone who heard or met him; that credit was due Rev. Hopewell for being successful in getting Hubbard to come to Topeka. At the Business league he assured them that it was necessary for the colored people to organize and get down to business and that business and business men were needed among the race all over the country. His next stop after leaving Topeka was Sedalia, Missouri. His work is chiefly educating young men and women for missionary work in Africa. He has educated several who have gone to that country and made a success. Visitors to Topeka Will Find Cliver's BAND CONCERT-PROMENADE Prof. Jackson and His Twenty-third Regiment Band Play a Good Concert. Monday night the land concert and promenade took place at the Auditorium as per schedule, and those who witnessed the concert declared: "It was the best concert since Jackson returned from the war." It sounded like the old, original Twenty-third Regiment band that greeted Johnny Perguson, Dave Beard and a score of other musicians at the gate in Ft. Leavenworth. Every number was a scream, and the soft passages in rendering some of the heavy overtures, sounded like a big organ. The harm my was close, and every note accurate, clear and distinct. It of Jackson is beyond a doubt one of the best bandmasters in America, and he has made more professionals than any man in the business. A fair sized audience attested the allin, but we wish to state right here, that P. of. Jackson and his boys did not have the credit they merited. We should take a deeper interest in this againtion and assist them. No matter what seems Jackson and his hand are ready- many or so money, but when the tale turns the other way, and the boys have something, there seems to be a tendency to hold back. Let's close up and dig down into our pockets and help. BROWNS OPENING Sunday a Gala Day at the Big Drug Store. Armed poted plants, ferns, music and handsomely gowned ladies, the soda season was ushered in at the Brown's Pharmacy, 404 Kansas Avenue. Everybody was in a good humor, and Mr. Brown, the popular proprietor, was the soul of courtesy, and gallant as a prince. He busied himself with issuing out smiles and seeing that the visitors were seated and served, while Andy J. Wallace, Robe Sims and Walter Jones dispersed sodas, compounded prescription, etc. The Owl orchestra furnished excellent music and convinced everyone that they really could play. Mrs. Brown, the estimable wife of the proprietor, in her usual pleasing making the visitors feel welcome, and presented each with a handsome souvenir. All in all, the official opening of the soda season was a howling success, and all departed wishing it would occur every Sunday. We are the We are the largest Manufacturers of ```markdown ``` COLORLD PEOPLES HAIR IN IN THIS COUNTRY We make everything in this line, and our prices are much lower than those quoted elsewhere. Women wanted to sell our Hair Goods Dept. "L" 23 Duane Street New York City. 11111 11 PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS. Drugs, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Drugget's Sundries Independence, Kansa THE V. W. ROOTL. When traveling between NEWTON, HALSHEAD DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON, Physician and Surgeon. 4011, Kansas Ave Ind phone 914. TOPEKA DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 832 Kansas 832 Kansas Ave. Bell phone 1205 U.S. MEARS. With Mears Abstract Company, Independence, Kansas. Republican candidate for Register of Decys, Montgomery County. Office hours 9:00 to 10:00; 21:00 Bell phone 501 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon 82 Kansas Ave Residence: 1025 Bachanat S. Residence phones: Bell 924-2. Ind. 28-9 Red (First Published in the Lopeka Plain- daleer, March 24, 1912.) STATEMENT OF DECREASE OF MIL. AUBURN CEMETERY CO. located at Topeka, in the County of Shawnee and State of Kansas The State of Kansas, County of Shawnee. We, John W. Fisher, President and Hugh A. Lister, Secretary, of said corporation, hereby certify that at a meeting of its stockholders held on the 24th day of February 1912, by an affirmative vote representing two- thirds of the capital thereof, a resolution was adopted declaring it capital stock, from twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to two thousand dollars ($20,000), to be divided into 200 shares of $0.00 each. John W. Foster, long only sworn, says he is President of the Mount Auburn Cemetery Company of Topeka, Kansas, and that the forging is a true and correct copy of a recol- tion printed by the stockholders of C. pany, on the 21th day of February 1912. JOHN W. HISHER, President Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21th day of March 1912. Topcha, Shawnee County, Kansas. (My comm.lession expires July 31, 1914.) H G. Jace, Mn HIAWATHA, KAN. Rev. Burdette, Moderator of the Northeastern District Association, preached at the Second Baptist Church Monday night, the 8th. It was a very instructive, soul-stirring service. Rev. L. Scott, who is holding revivals in Highland, came over and preached at Easter sermon at the A. M. I. Church Saturday morning. The Easter program of the A. M. E. School was reiterated in the program, was exeec- tising of songs, recitations, reading. The superintendent, A. S. Milton, had control of the over- Swart of Atkinson preceded to Second Baptist church mon- and evening. He administered in the afternoon Mrs. Mary Saunders returned Sunday from Falls City, where she open the latter part of last week at worship. Mr. H. C. Green is able to be out after a serious attack of themunition, which has kept him confined all winter. Mrs. George Newland visited in kansas City Monday Mr. and Mrs. San Suggs have moved to the country. Mr. and Mrs. Lonne Suggs went with them. Mrs. John Herry gave a surprise party April 2nd in honor of her husband's birthday. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Mr. Herry received quite a number of useful presents. Mrs. Maggie Scott went to Highland last Monday to attend the revival meetings. Mrs. Maggie Scott of Falls City visited in Hawaii last week PARSON, KAN. M. and Mrs. R. H Walton entertained Friday evening at their home, 212 Grand Avenue of than relatives, N. Hood and Mrs. Fred Williams, and it Saturday morning for Louisiana, Mo., to be the Lester hosts of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Van Hood Williams. The evening was placed a guest in candy and music Among those present were Mrs. Hael Williams, Zesha Hughes, Fam Mortgency, Stella Poster, Minne La Bass, Mabel Henderson, Chance Banner, Malab Haynes; Meees L. L. Williams, Prof. R. F Miller, W. R. Ransom L., H Henderson, Shiloh Bridgewater, Samnie Walco, S. H Strother, E. W. McCowan. After much amusement at a lively five course lunch was served the Jelly party departed at a late hour with many compliments to them in front Lost and lost. Miss Olivia Potter and her sister, Lyna, of Oswego were shopping in the city last Saturday. Mr. Julia Hoeker will entertain the Gleaners' club Wednesday at her home on Last Clark. Ms. Ada Cooper will be hostess for the "Stewardess Board" Thursday evening. Mrs. C. K. Jackson of Denver and Mrs. Linda Wilson of Kansas City were the Easter guests of then aunt. Mrs. N. C. Blatt Miss Victory Westfield, who has been teaching school at Ballhill since, arrived home Saturday morning to spend the Easter holidays with her mother, Mrs. Charles Westfield J. A. Miller and R. L. Pettiss of Mtor. Ill. passed through the city Sunday evening on route to Dallas, Texas. M. Pettiss will stop at Mr. Master Obla. The Y. P. S. entertained with a charming Easter banquet Monday evening, April 8th at the K. T. hall. Cats were laid for safety guests. The floral decorations enhanced the attractiveness of the hall, while the unique color scheme of purple and orange was artistically carried out in serving. The remainder of the event was spent in dining. Presiding Elder J. W. Wilson, who is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Brooks, will leave for Columbus, Kan., Friday. Mrs. Ann Cooper is somewhat indulgent. John W. Dorsey of Washington, D.C., is the guest of his sister and her husband Mr. S. D. Clayton. The Evening Social Club met last Tuesday with Mrs. Arthur Glasse on West Morgan. A very pleasant surprise party was that given Wednesday evening at the passage in honor of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Hood's Mary useful articles, but it, after which the ladies served a daunting repast. Roy A. H. Brooks addressed the "Labette County Political League" Saturday afternoon at the Knights of Labor Hall. His subject, "Think," was able discussed. Additional remarks were made by J. W. French, that which the club adjourned to not at the call of the president, J. P. Ralphent. W.I.B. B.N.S. Miss Illie Lee, who is attending school in Tampa and was called home at at a month ago owing to her mother's illness, returned to school on the 9th. The K of P. Lodge will have their annual sermon preached on the 28th at Pittsburg. Easter exercises at both churches on the 8th were very good. Prof. Kealing writes that he can- am to the closing of the school on the 50th, and his place has been allied by Rev. J. W. Richardson of Kans- n City, Kan. J. A. Moore is able to be out after a two week illness. The Executive Board of the South- eastern District association will convene in West April 20th with the St John Baptist church. WISHFUL DAY Miss Gertrude Taylor sport Easte in Whitia Rev Robert Cox closed a success tive meeting for Rev. W. F Wander Lafay evening having se- venteen conversions. He left for his home in Salma Saturday. Attorney Wakemore of Wichita was in our city Sunday evening bet- ween tractors, shaking hands with friend. He was entoure from Col- tayville home. The Easter exercises at the A. M. K. church by the young people wa- ter good The A. M. E. church started its series of revival meetings this week. The pastor, Rev. R. Richardson, will be assisted by Rev. Nicholas of Hutchinson. E. S. Williams, agent for the Overton Hygiene Maf. Co. of Chicago, transacted business in our city several days this week. Prunt Garland of Independence is visiting relatives here this week. Trémaine Wood has recovered from his recent illness and is again in school. Mrs. Lulu Franklin has returned to Kansas City, and is all at the home of her mother, Mrs. Carrie Branling, on South Church street. Homer Holden was called to Kansas City Monday to see a sick brother. Mr. Charles Walden departed this life Sunday evening, April 7, surrounded by relatives and friends the funeral service were held from the Second Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. LAWRENCE, JAN. Lord Millet is quite indisposed at this time. Miss Mattie Millet, who is in Jacksonville, Fl. will accompany Rev. Atoway, the southern delegation, which will attend the general conference at Kansas City, in May. Mr. Lewis Verder remains ill. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Rev. J. P. C. Taylor, wife and daughter, Anna, went to Topeka last Monday to visit Presiding Elder Ransom, who has been quite ill. Mrs. Polly Cloud, who has been quite ill for months, is not much better. Mrs. Mattie Bayant is still confined to the house with themmatism. Miss Bindle Brown is on the sick list Miss Ida Garnett is indisposed this week. Mrs. Thos. Drisdom is improving nicely. Charley Brown left Wednesday for Hopkinton, where he will reside permanently. His friends, who are many, regret his departure and wish him success. The Imperial Art Club met with Mrs. Lille Adam Carter Friday afternoon. A very enthusiastic meeting was enjoyed by quite a few. A visit was Mrs. Henderson, mother of Mrs. C. Snowden. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Anna Wright Friday, April 12. Mrs. W. B. Venable of St. Louis Mr. is here waiting her sister, Mrs. G. N. Jackson, and brother C. B. Van candle. Miss Carrie Joseph of Denver was the guest of the Misses Gleed last Friday. Miss Mayme Dillard entertained the No Name club last Friday night A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Mary S. Langston is quite ill at the residence of Mrs. M. J. Reed Mrs. Mary Daniels departed this life last week. She had been sick one time. She left several children and friends to mourn her loss. She was buried at Lake View East Street Sankford has started a pantatorium on Missouri street Mr George W. Hatch, who has been here for three months, was taken last week. He returned to his home in Hutchinson. Pied Stone structure of Topkane on a business trip here last week Rey, G. W. Hemming of Brembah Stars, was a guest of Rey, d. P. C. Taylor last week. He came up to attend the general conference to be held in Kansas City, Mo. in May. He says he will be a large delegation from New York. Harry Monroe has returned from St Louis, Mo, where he has been for some time. The Knight Templars observed Taster and their services were held at the Warren Street Baptist church. Rey, G. N. Jackson, D. D. officiated with Malcolm and Amelia Gleed. Katherine Grant and Carrie Joseph spent Easter in Topeka. The Easter rally at the First Baptist church was a great success. The North Lawrence Debating club is progressing nicely. The baptising will be May 5. There will be fourteen candidates. Rev. P. Hill, pastor, is a progressive young man and well libed. Easter Sunday was observed in public services at all our churches. The churches were beautifully decorated and the pastor lead of Easter services. St. Lucy M. E. Sunday school had their exhales at 2:30 p.m. and the little kids acquired themselves certainly under the supervision of Mrs. Hill Adams Cutter. The Cantata "Darkness and Dawn," rendered by Miss Bridie Clark, Mrs. Emma Waller, Mrs. Edward Baker and Ellin Wood, was captivating. The church was crowded and the audience was held spellbound by the sweet music. The late Copeland decisive great praise for their training. Mrs. Marie Overstreet sang a sweet selection at the First Baptist church. It is modest to say her singing was gratifying. All who have ever heard Mrs. Overstreet know she has an eloquent, well trained voice. Hor. W. T. Vernon, ex-registrar of the United States treasury, was in Lawrence to inspect Haskell institute. He is now United States inspector of Indian schools. He was the guest of Rev. F. C. Taylor while here. MAPLE HILL, KY. The program given by the Christian church Easter was a success in every way and well attended. Miss Lillian Scott of Paxico is here visiting friends. Walt Jones of Rossville and Latha Walks of Paxico attended the Easter program here. James Nichols of Paxico Sundaved here The many kinds of Mr. F. Douglas were sorry to hear of his death. Mrs. P. Johnson was the guest of Mrs. Thomas Button Friday. 10LA EAN. Program of the First A. M. B. Church Smoke, cwng. April 7. Song by the h. "All hail the Power of Jesus" Invocation, R. V. C. A. Woods. Song by the chant "Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty." Paper, "Faste," Its Worth to Mankin k" Miss Adah Newman. Instrumental Solo, Miss Naomia Burgess. Papar, "Rauniation" Christ From the Catacomb, Mrs I Plear Watson. Song by the Choir, "M. Arise." An Address, Dr. I. N. Worsley. Paper, "Paster" Mrs. C. A. Woods. Solo, Mrs. Belle Compile. Sold. Mrs. Lula Bates. Song by the Choir, "Saved by Grace." Vocal Sold. Mrs. Luther Bates. Song, Welmer Burgess, Cassie Newman. Song, "Victory of Bozial, an Easter Service in Story and Song," Miss Olive Newman. Closin. Address, Wm. Rucker. Tadhill, six Girls. Song, "Rack of Ages." Services were well attended at the First A M E. church Sunday, April 7. The church was beautifully decorated for Easter by Mrs. C. A. Woods, and it is said by those present at the different services that the decorations far exceed any on previous occasions. Rev. Wood preached at 11 a.m. to a large congregation, taking for his text Luke 21th chapter and 5th verse. He preached a sermon that was enjoyed by all. After the sermon there were three baptised at the altar. The Sunday school exercises began at 3:30 p.m. conducted by Mrs. C. A. Woods. The program consisted of songs, dialogues and recitations and the little ones did their best. At the close of the exercises several girls distributed through the audience Easter eggs. At night a program was conducted by Mrs. C. A. Woods, commencing at 8:30 p.m. consisting of recitations, dialogues, papers, vocal and instrumental solos by the adults. A paper read by Mrs. C. A. Woods on Easter brought about much comment. The closing feature of the evening program was a tabloid, consisting of six small girls with long white robes and crowns. changing to the cross with another young lady next bowing on her knees, but was said by those present the best program ever witnessed at the First A. M. E. church. After the exercises the pastor spoke of the man in which the program was carried out. The church was crowded and standing room was at a premium. The Junior choir rendered special music for the occasion and was enjoyed by all. A collection of $14.75 was raised for the cause of missions. Thus ended one of the brightest and best Easters in the history of the church. The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Why is a... BANQUET HAM? I from all the Hams which pass thru our little plant about 5 per cent are carefully selected from young corn fed hogs of a specific weight and quality. These are cured and smoked with green history wool like our mothers used to do. The result of our cate and cleanliness is the BANQUET HAM. Denver's favorite The Charles Wolff TOPEK The Knights of the A FRATERNAL BET Will issue policies for your so- life, Sick, Funeral, and Death home-loving man can afford THE KNIGHT AND ORD laws of the State of Kansas, of Insurance of Kansas. Its o Surety Company. 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AIR DOME FOR RENT. Shelly Park Alt Dome, located Kansas City's only Negro Amusement lot. Air Dome, located at Independence avenue only. Negro Amusement Park, will rent for $30 Shelly Park Air Donc, 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. P. J. WEAVER, Secretary Shelly Park Amusement Co., 1005 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo. P. J. W ly Park Amusement Co., 1005 McGee St., Kai P. J. WEAVER, Secretary Shelly Park Amusement Co., 1005 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo. Jessie Thompson on South Walnut street does not seem to improve very much. Miss Lallian Bass, the daughter of Dr. J. S. Bass, has returned from Nashville, where she has been attending school. Rev. C. A. Woods was called to Lawrence, Kansas March 26, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Daniels, who died Saturday March, 23, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rhoda Lewis, two and one-half miles west of Lawrence. Mr. John Lewis, G. C. C, of K. of P. of the state of Kansas, made his annual visit to our city, the last Friday in March and visited Sprag of Myrtle Lodge. Mrs. Lydia Franklin of Lawrence was in the city last Thursday on business. While here she was the guest of Bax. and Mrs. C. A. Woods. There is one good thing about our city, when one goes down town, the negroes are not lafting on the street corner. Little Edith, the daughter of Mrs. Cota Underwood, North Buckeye St. was taken very sick and has been under the care of a doctor for a week. Roy, T. W. Green Jr. reports a good Easter service at his church in Bassett. The Rev. with careful study will win his way to the front in the A. M. E. church. The interior of the First A. M. E. church was beautifully decorated in three colors of crepe paper, pink, white and green. The artistic man- Always Use and Ladie ORIENT PENETICIARY SOCIETY Self and children, paying Partial Benefits in case of death. No to be without Life Insurance. 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Seemingly she grew worse until her death. Aged 26 years, Sister Young was a member of the A. M. E. church and lived faithful until her death. Just before death overtook her she requested her sister, Minnie Rufe, to sing the song "Take the name of Jesus with you, child of Sorrow and of Woe." Her loss will be greatly missed. She leaves a devoted husband, one son, father, mother, two brothers, two sisters, two brothers-in-law and a host of friends to meet her in that great rising day, Rev J. H. Hodge preached an excellent sermon 2nd Samuel, 12th chapter and 2nd verse, "But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast! I can bring him back again. I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." NOTICE TO AGENTS AND CORRE SPONDINIS Please end 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 regulary. Mary Thomas Slaughter, the oldest child of Thomas and Dehla Slaughter, was born June 27, 1848, in Payette County, Ky., near Lexington. She professed a hope in Chil-t and joined the Missionary Baptist church at the age of 16 years. She was married to Uriah Cole September 7, 1865, and came to Baxter Springs, Kan., May 21, 1878, and remained here until her demise April 1, 1912. She is preceded to her Eternal home by five children and survived by a husband, ten children, sixteen grand children, two brothers, and one sister, besides other relatives and a host of borrowing friend. The children are Mrs. Georgia A. McMurray of Independence, Kan. Mrs. Bessie M. Blackwell of Obradge, Okla. Lolah B of Carthage, Mo. Joseph Samuel of Port D A. Russell, Wyo. Perry G of Pittsburgh Kan, Arthur B. of Independence Kan, Daisy T., Lesye B, Maym D and Paul A. Cole of Easter Springs, Kan. all of whom were in her bedside when the end came, except Joseph Samuel of Port D A. Russell Wyo. Rev. J. A. Bhaodha, pastor of the A. M. E. church, Pittsburg, Ia conducted the services assisted by the writer, pastor of A. M. E. church, Neosho, Mo BELLHILL, NY Easter services were held at the Oak Ridge Baptist church. The Sunday school had a very interesting program, preceding the morning services. In the evening the Lord supper was administered. Miss Elia Farrell of Neatman was the guest of Miss Dove Parker a few days last week. Mike Banks of Bonner Spring was around Bethd last week. Mr. and Mrs. Green Richman on spent Easter with the family of Jeff Griggsby at Palmsdaleville. Mrs. Prentice Mrs. at her father Tolliver Thompson, was in Kansas City Saturday on business. W. S. HENRION, Drugs Cor. Central Ave. and Main St., Wichita, Kan. When You Go To Springfield STOP AT THE DUNBAR CAFE Services Strictly Alacuart. SANUEL H. COX, Prop. 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Miss Maggie Hatcher of Loma Vista was the guest of Miss Cora Sharp Sunday. Davenon Wade Scott spent Sunday in Kansas City, attending Easter services there. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Thompson were in Rosdale last week on business. Mr. A. A. Hughes of Kansas City attended the meeting of the school board Friday afternoon. Mrs. John Potter has been some what unhistorical for several days. --- ABLNME ANAS Sunday was a great day at the Second Baptist church in rendering their Easter program and it is said that it was the finest that had ever been rendered in hat church. Mrs. Jenkins, Hickman, Jones, H. McReynold, M. McLeynold, Biech, Mr. W. McDaniel, O. Birch, hearts, Mrs. T. Gorales and many others made a record that will never be forgotten. The Baptist called $11.95 on that night and had some remodeling done to that church on the next or and paid for the same. The Grand Master, Dr N. S. Jenkins, is making his quarterly visit to the lodges and courts and will be in Toronto May 9 to visit the lodges and court at that point. The Grand Master, Dr N. S. Jenkins, will visit the lodges and courts at the following places: Hutchinson, May 6; Wichita, May 7; Lopka, May 9; Newton, May 8; and Lawrence May 10, and all lodges and court will prepare to render in the condition of their lodges and court. The Easter program of the A. M. B. church was a great success. The L. C. 10th chapter, 21st verse Re minister In the afternoon the program was given by the Sunday School children. It was seen inters and unto long. Miss Rosa Dowmer has been on for the past week and associates with recovery as Miss Dowmer is much raised by her band of land and admirers. Mr. Genevieve Adams is visiting in the city Mr. David Harris and family were called to the bedside of then mother, Mrs. E. Harris, Mrs. Harris has been very well for a long time. The last report of her states that she is no better and her condition is serious. The Literary Society of the A. M. H. church was held Tuesday with a good attendance. The society opened at 9.30 Mr. Blantyre as president and Miss Hazel Vichas as secretary. The literary is progressing very nicely and we as members of the society extend the hand of welcome to each and everyone who wishes to join our band, abide by the laws and constitution and work for the building up of this organization. Miss Hazel Vole has been on the sick list, but she is again able to circle among her many friends and be an attender of school and all other duties. Mrs. M. L. McElroy entertained at a dinner April 8, given in honor of her husband, who was discharged Saturday. She served a delightful three course dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Crows, Miss J. Gininger, Mr. R. Phatane, Miss L. Jones and Mr. T. H. Davis. The evening was spent in conversation, after which the guests departed with many congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. McElroy. The Young Ladies' Blue Ribbon club will give a drama at the Odd Fellows hall Thursday, April 11, entitled "Lady Mascery." FORT SCOTT, KAN. The Mount Zion Baptist church is still engaged in revival meeting. The pastor preached two soul stirring sermons Sunday. At 11 a. m. the text was "He is not here." Sunday at 2 p. m. the Sunday school rendered an excellent program. At 8 p. m. the pastor perached "The Eagle Stirreth Up Her Nest." Everybore rejoiced. This church has taken new life since Rev. Giacone has been with us. His sermons are elfying. Rev Giacone is a pulpit orator and an ideal pastor. We are striving to make our church one of the best in the state. Our collection for Sanday was $9,00. Interest is running very high in our meeting. Rev. J. H. Brooks of Bonnet Springs, Kau, still wit us. He will remain until the first Sunday in May. There are fifteen candidates for baptism. DENVER COLO A Call of Thanks—We wish to thank the new friends of Topek who were so loyal and true to our stator. M. Cattie Johnson William during his illness and death, especially those who contributed so freely to ward he comfort. —Mrs. May they been re-ereed in that church. Mr.cept Dr. John Samuel of Lort D. A Russell, Wyn. WRITING NOTES. Mrs. Clas Miller of Newton, Kan was a visitor in the city last Sunday G. L. A. Lab met Tuesday with Mrs. F. O. Miller. Miss Sella Turner has returned from a trip to Chicago and Kansas City. Mr. A. Green of New York was a visitor in the city last week. Mrs. A. Prattland has retraced from a visit to Medicine Lodge, Kan Mrs. Namie Howard of Hatchin son spent Easter in Wichita. Easter was observed at the A. M. H. Church in a nicely appropriate manner. At their annual reunion excellent music was rendered by the choir. In the afternoon at 2:00 p.m. the S. S. and at 4:00 p.m. the Allen Endeavor held special Easter exercises. The decorations were beautiful with palms and flowers. The attendance was large throughout the entire day, and at evening there was and the room only, to witness the cantata, "The Galilean" by the sort choral in a mortifying the inter The story and song with chords. Justomme Cal any A very little, of Hat lion, but a little, of the same city spent Easter in Great Bend. An en- turable time was reported by them they gave to the people of this city some wholesome advice. Mr. George Downey, one of the prosperous farmers here, is quite ill at the St. Rose hospital, the result of a light operation. A rapid recovery is hoped for him. Mr. Dan Riley still remains on the risk list. Mrs. Katie Moore, who has been ill for several days, is rapidly improving. The ladies of the A. M. E. church will give a box supper April 19th, at the Mason hall. The choral society rendered a most excellent program Sunday evening, Lawyer Toole sang a bass solo Rev. Green, pastor of the A. M. E. church, is proud of the choral club. The Easter social known as the egg rolling on Monday evening was enjoyed by all present. Rev. Sudney, evangelist, will give a lecture Tuesday, April 9th, at Mason le ball. Man will be furnished by the band, after which dulciful refreshments will be served. Rev. Greenlee preached the greatest Easter sermon that has ever been preached in Great Bond Sunday morning. Mrs. Gibson and etao and cush Mosdamis Gibson and Hartis are the guests of Miss Ion Robertson and Mrs. Michaux. PLEISBURG, IA. The Easter exercises at the A. M. E. church was largely attended. The children having been well trained for the occasion by Modames H. T. Gooder, J. A. Broadnav and Giles, realized and excellent program. In fact it was a success in every particular. Roy, J. H. Broadnav has been called to Nevada, Mo. to carry on a seven days meeting. The colored voters of Pittsburg were more interested in the school proposition than they are in the campaign for President. Should we not open our eyes on all vital subjects. Vehicle and Saddle Sale ...AT THE... We carry the largest and most complete tools of Farm Implements, Wagons, Buggies, Harness and Machinery of all descriptions that is carried in the Great Southwest. We have the Exclusive Agency for the Peter Schattler, Bain, Mitchell and Milburn Farm Wagons, The Moon Bros. Horn v. Anchor, Rock Island and Larner Burses. Our Implementments, and Farm Machinery are put out by the best factories in the world, such as the Rock Island, Janeville, Black Hawk, J I Case, Racine, Sattley and Patttee companies. We carry nothing but the very best and up-to-date goods. We have the Some Harvesting Machinery, the National Cream Separator, and one Old Frosty 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 ever-stocked. We will save you several dollars on every single or double row cultivator, sulky plow, gang plow, single or two row weeder, double-row lay by, garden tools, drag harrows, corn planters, listets, corn-stalk, corn slads, brush plows, walking plows in all sizes, soil plows, scoops and scoop brakes, g and tones alfalfa renovators, etc. If you are in the market for any of the articles, you can afford to pass the tip. Come and visit our Harness Factory. This department is in charge of Harry H. Champler, the best all round harness man in West County. Here you will find the best styles and quality to be had in team and driving harness. If you bring in your purchases we will make you my 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 as before you buy. I love our SAIDILI. This is where we sure do shine. We carry everything from a child's addition to the heaviest Ranch King Saddles. No one can beat our price here. In connection with this department we all kinds of Saddler Repairing. Bring up your harness and get it oilled and repaired before the sprint 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 town. Come and look at the best. We have harnesses, Carriages, Runabouts, Driving Wagons and Spring Wagons in stunt and auto seat, plain bed or out under, steel or rubber tire, wood or steel hoal, electric lighted and ball bearings, all at a ridiculously low price. Driving Wagons and Runabouts $37.50 to $100.00 Top Buggies from 15.00 t) 150.00 Carriages from 100.00 t) 250.00 Spring Wagons from 45.00 t) 100.00 Curtis 15.00 t) 20.00 What is the use of a wag old harries and vehicles when we will take them in trade for anything in air store? We will sell you these goods for cash or on time. Come and let us talk it over with you. We have no avail to grind, friends to reward or enemies to punish, but we have got the goods, the price is right and we want you trade. I also have a good farm of 50 acres, 32 miles northwest of Newklik, Okla, that I will sell cheap. Come and see me. THE SANCT VIEW AND THE MICK 109 SOUTH SUMMET STREET. We carry the largest and most Ma history of all descriptions that we Peter Schattler, Barn, Mitchell and and Barner Hunters. Our Implants such as the Rock Island Janeville, not only but the very best and upstairs Cream Separate and one Old Frosty. We are now prepared to give pictures see us before you BUY. We COUNT for we realize that we are now cultivator, subs plant, gang plow, tow, corn planters, hortens, corn stalk roots and crops a long and tenure you can afford to pass the up. Come and visit our Husness P round hard man in a very county driving harness. If you bring in We keep a large stock of all kinds you need. I cover our MACHINE add to the heaviest Ranch kn ment with all kinds of Saddlery spin work begins. Our price is When it comes to style Quiet and low the best. We have a stainless and auto seat, plain bed bearing, all at a ridiculously low Driving Wagons and Runabout Top Buggies from Carrings from Spring Wagons from Carts What is the use of a large old ha store? We will sell you these good to grind, friends to reward we want you back. I also have a good farm of so Come and see me. Every enterprise colored person or should read the Topic II Planmaker I believe it will do you good Sunday April 11th will be baptising at Mr Hebron Baptist church. Mesdames Lewis and Ellas went to Joplin Sunday to visit Mrs Mattie Heath, who is in a sanitarium under the care of a specialist. They report her as doing as well as could be expected under circumstances. The death of Mr. Jake Taylor was a shock to his host of friends. Father Taylor has been ill for some time but had improved so that he was able to be up. At all times his devoted children were so overjoyed with the change for the better that they felt safe to leave him alone for short periods. Last Friday his son, Delmar, had just gone out of the house about five minutes to walk its far as the barn to do some chores, when Mrs. Jackson came in to wish father Taylor a pleasant morning. As she entered the room where he was sitting and spoke, to her surprise, no one came. She walked over and layed her hand on him and found that he had just passed into the great beyond. The entire family was summoned home. Friday morning when Hammys in-burned Father Taylor to her bosom she taken one of Pittsburg's best citizens, beloved by all who knew him. He was devoted to his children, his wife having died many years ago. He was a devoted Catholic and a member of the B. P. O. E. He leaves to mount his demise eight sons and one daughter, Mrs. Julia Pletcher, of Coffeyville, Kau. Everlasting peace be to his wishes. Prof. 1 G. Payne, of Kansas City, was in Pittsburgh last week and reorganized the Payne's Military band No. 1 and organized Payne's Military band No 2. Mr. Neil Pierce, manager. Prof. Payne is known from PHON. 837. complex tool of farming implement carried in the Great Southwest. We will Milburn Farm Wagons. The Moon implements, and Farm Machinery are put in Black Hawk, J I Case, Racine, Sattley and date goods. We have the None Harrier Incubator. You, on the best price that we have ever we are selling EVERY FARM IMPLEM overstocked. We will save you one single or two row weeder, double well, corn stalks, brush plows, waist alfalfa renovators, etc. If you are in factory, this department is in charge here you will find the best styles for your pictures we will make you hairless all the time. If you are in this, this is where we sure do shine. Saddles. No one can beat our price for painting. Bring up your harness and put on this kind of work. And Prices, we have the whole thing wagons, cartages, ramshouts, driving out under, steel or rubber tire, wood prices. Hurries and vehicles when we will take calls for cash or on time. Come and let us or enemies to punish, but we have 10 acres, 30 miles northwest of New York. a love and kindness will forever burn Sincerely yours, Delmar Taylor, Walter Taylor, Charlie Taylor, George Taylor, John Taylor, Harry Taylor, Lake Taylor, Bob Taylor, Julia Hatcher, Mundy Baker. ```markdown ``` Miss Dora Lee Hudspeth was born in 1871 at Ozawka, Jefferson county, Kansas. She departed this life at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 25th, 1912, aged 72 years, 1 months and 26 days. She professed Christianity in March, 11 years ago, at Valley Falls, Kansas, and was baptised by Rev. C. G. Lutt, to whom she was married June 26, 1912. Mrs. Lutt was an earnest Christian worker in Sunday school, Mission and other places of Christian services. She faithfully believed in the pastoral work of our worthy pastor, Rev. S. M. Williams, Rev. Gee, Parks conducted the financial services. He deceased by survival by a husband, father, grandmother and many other relatives and friends. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to my friend both white and colored who assisted me in the late illness and death of my wife. RENO. JAN. Mrs. A. Humes and son, of Kansas City, spent Easter with Mrs. James Nelson. Mrs. S. Woods, of Leavenworth visited relatives Tuesday. Mrs. J. Nelson and niece, Dotty, and Mrs. Wash Roffle were among the Lawrence visitors Wednesday. Misses Emma Roffle and Addie Brown, who are attending High school at Tonganovie, spent the week end with their Reno friends. Babylon Roffle and Andy Catter spent Easter at Big Stranger, with the latter's uncle. ARKANSAS CITY, KAN. offered the public in Farm Implement in our house at a BIG DISCOUNTED dollar on every single or double row lay by, garden tools, drag harling plows in all sizes, soil plows, the market for any of these articles, of Harry L. Champlers, the best all and quality to be had in team and new style of harness that you want most of good collars, see as before. We carry everything from a child's here. In connection with this department it offered and repaired before the combined in our Vehicle队, Come Wagons and Spring Wagons in or steel bed, electric lighted and tail. $37.50 to $100.00 15.00 t. 150.00 100.00 t. 250.00 45.00 t. 100.00 15.00 t. 20.00 them in trade for anything in or us talk it over with you. We have not the goods, the price is right and skirt, Okla. that I will sell cheap. Element and Seed Company. All the little roll we meant to spend the afternoon Wednesday with little Christine Taylor who is living with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. P. Lacy. Miss Janthi Moore was the only colored student who took the county diploma examination at Wilsey, Kan. last Friday and Saturday. Miss Moore who has been staying with her grandparents in Pleasant New district for the past winter, has returned to her home at Helmick, Kan. Her school closed April 17th. Preceding Ladder J. R. Ransom held Quarterly meeting at the Pleasant Ave. A. M. B. church the 8th inst. He preached an excellent sermon on "Our Christian Duty to God and the Church "Although still weak from his recent illness, he administered baptism to five. The members and friends were glad that he had recovered from his long range of streness and able to visit his district. We hope and pray for his complete restoration of health. Alfred Moore and J. W. Palis are helping Charles Stiver "Letch this week." Mrs. Jennie Harress who has been very sick is convulsing but pet very feeble. Mr. Milton Moore expects to go to Louisiana, Kansas this week, where he will probably make his future home. CARD OF THANKS We the members of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Watkins wish to thank the many friends for their kindness during their recent bereavement in the death of their son and brother, Arthur R. Watkins. Also the boys of his club for their beautiful floral offerings. — Mr. and Mrs. R. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Garner, Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Shatralge, Mrs. Bessie Scott and Edgar V. Watkins. All correspondents should have have their items into this office not later than Wednesday. . H. W.BOM GARDNER Candidate for Coroner,Shawnee County, Subject to Action of Republican Primaries Candidate for Clerk of Shawnee County, Subject to Republican Primarlen. Candidate for Marshal of the Court of Topeka JONATHAN D. NORTON. Sheriff of Shawnee County, announces his candidacy for re-election, subject to the Republican primary. J. W. BILL. announces his candidacy for SHERIFF of Shawnee county subject to the Democratic Primaries HUGH MACFIELD Candidate for Probate Judge Source County I will appreciate your views. Sub ject to Republican Primaries. Clerk of the District Court Shawnee County, subject to Republican primaries DR. JOHN H. RINEHART Candidate for CORONER Shawnee County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries ADVERTISMENT. ADVERTISMENT. I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Probate Judge of Montgomery county, subject to the primary election August 6, 1912. ROY T. OSBORN Settled in Beaver,ship, 1871, which is still his place of residence E. W. COLLSON Republican Candidate for re-election for Register of Deeds Arkansas City, Kansas. Co E. 7th Oat No. Irf. Nov. 15th. 4 JULY, 1871 T. P. WATGEE, LL. Democrat Candidate for State Senator. Subject in Action of Voters of Mobison and Jackson Counties. Announcement. His Candidacy for Congressman, Second District, Subject to Republican Primaries. FOR COUNTY-ADJORNEY. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of County Attorney, of Harvey county, subject to the Republican primary to be held August 4th, 1822. COLLEEN DISTRICT COURT. I hereby announce my candidacy for chief of the District Court, of Cowley county, on the Republican ticket for the primary held August 6th, 1912. A C BANG Clerk of the District Court, Samner County, Candidate for Republican Nomination for the primary to be held August 6th, 1912 A J. BANKS, WELLINGTON, KAN. Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Deeds of Samner County Primary August 6th, 1912 Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Deeds of Reno County Primary August 6th, 1912. E. W. COLLSON Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Deeds of Cowley County Primary August 10th, 1912 I Would Appreciate Your Vote JOHN BERLENSHAW Attorney at Law, Independence, Kansas, can law for Republican Nomination PROBATE, JUDGE Subject to the action of the primary August 10th, 1912 The Easter exercises at St Paul A M. F. church was a dh id ad new. Mr. and M. James Latter have moved int from new here on 12th Street A group of young people spent a time at Dale's green house at the edge of town last week. Mr. F. Camper is able to lay up a alm The young man's club met with James Croader. The Reading club met with Mrs Groves The club finished reading Macheth. Girl's Sewing circle met with Miss One addition was made to the church Easter Sunday. LEXINGTON, MO. Miss Pridie Brown, of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting relatives here. Miss Ethel Henderson, a teacher in the Independence, Mo., school, spent Easter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson. Miss Lena Williams died suddenly last Saturday morning at the home of her mother. She leaves a mother, two sisters, three brothers and a number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Daisy Williams and Mr. William Williams, of Kansas City, Mo. were called home on account of the death of then sister, Mrs. Williams. Mr. David Rentro has returned to his home in Illinois. He was called here on account of the death of his sister, Mr. Charlotte Lawson. Mrs. Annie Taylor and daughter, Mr. Wasson, and her children returned to Kansas City, Mo. Sunday evening. Zion A. M. E. church and the Second Baptist church were beautifully decorated Easter Sunday. The programs tendered at each church were excellent ORLEDS VS. CHRISTIANLY. Editor Plaindealer: In the issue of the paper of March. 15, I had the pleasure of reading the reply of Mr. Jasper Keene, of Bedford Iowa, to an article on why I am a Methodist an answer to why I am a Baptist, which was written by Rev. Barclay the former, and the latter I presume was by some Baptist. I admit the candour of Rev. Barclay. His admission is clear and unequivocal thence no red tape around his statement as why he is a Methodist I wonder how many more such men we have as Rev. Barclay. He says he is a Methodist from principle, "not from the bible". That's what he means, because there is not one word and about Methodism in the whole bible from Genesis to Revelation and Rev. Barclay knows it, and therefore he says he is a Methodist from principle. He did not say whether that principle was the bible or the discipline he could not have said the bible, because the principle of the Methodist institution is not once mentioned in the book. All the world knows about Methodism is written by men since the days of John Wesley and the book in which its principles are set forth are not the bible but the discipline. It is from the discipline that the principles of Methodism are deduced. It is also from the principles of the displouse that made Rev Burtley a metaphor "An honest confession"; the baptist say they are baptist be- cause they have been baptized by conversion. I say that that is not the object of baptism by conversion to theist. Not a man can prove it. Act 2 - 18 some advocate say that God was a metaphor, scripture says. Christ was a baptist (Mat. third versified calls beast). Some says the Apostles were baptist. There is not one word in the scripture about it. Neither is there anything said in the whole bible from Genesis to Revelation about the baptist or Methodist Institution. There are men that think so, but that does not make it so yet they try with all then might to have it so. But it cannot be so, because it is not so and it is not written so in the scripture. There is but one church mentioned in the scripture and that is the church of Christ its members are composed of Christians. Acts, 11—24, first Peter 4—16 They are neither Methodist nor Baptist, the New Testament does not make that kind of material, it makes Christians only or nothing; there's no appeal from this statement. I think that Mr. J. Keene of Iowa was a little hasty when he placed repentance before faith. Scripture enjoins faith always before repentance if a man repents before faith, then he has repented with out knowledge. Faith comes by hearing. Repentance does not come that way, it comes from the thing heard and believed, which produces Gully sorrow, which leads to reformation of life. I concur with Mr. Keene of Iowa I am neither Methodist or Baptist. It is all I can do to be a Christian, I am that from the principles of the teaching of Christ and his Apostles as set forth in the New Testament. One I can do is one baptism and one church. One law of a moral that "New Testament position" "several Lord-saints and kinds of baptism, such as spilling, pouring, emersed different kinds of churches different ways by which you are admitted. He formerly Christ and his apostles, the latter, man's opinion Votes $250,000 for Colored Fair. The Senate, which is Republican, on Tuesday passed Senator Root's bill providing for the celebration of the semi-centennial of the emancipation proclamation by an exposition to be held in 1913. The sum of $250,000 is appropriated for the exposition, to be expended under rules and regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska, opposed the bill, and his opposition led to a discussion of race question, in which Senators Root, Heyburn, and Newlands participated. The Semi-centennial American Emancipation Exposition Company has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia, for the purpose of holding the exposition, which is to be illustrative of the history, progress, and present condition of the Afro-American race. It is provided in the Root bill that whenever the President shall be satisfied that the exposition company has secured $50,000 for the purpose of the celebration, he shall issue a proclamation of the time and place of the exposition. The bill was recommended by President Taft. Condensed Statement of the COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK Independence, Kansas. Loans and discounts.....$ 916,340.31 Banking house..... 10,000.00 Cash and sight exchange.....$517,061.20 Demand loans 21,161.55 U. S. Bonds at par. . 141,164.67 Bonds and warrants. . 125,000.00 Due from U. S. Treasurer 3,750.00-1,035,137.42 Total. $1,961,477.73 LIABILITIES. Capital. $ 100,000.06 Surplus and undivided profits. 165,516.08 Circulation. 75,000.00 Deposits. 1,617,961.65 Total. $1,961,477.73 The above statement is correct. GEO. T. GUERNSEY, President In the discharge of its obligations to the community this bank lends its facilities and its resources in the avenues which make up the business prosperity of Independence and Southeastern Kansas—its desire is to extend helpful service in all directions; to care for the needs of small enterprises as consistently as it does for those of larger proportion. We loan our funds to our customers. Our management does not borrow for personal purposes. No officer, director or employee owes this bank a dollar. 1 per cent interest paid on time certificates and savings accounts. OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Nurgeon Office 331 Kansas Ave. over Gilbert's Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren St. Farms FOR Negroes Colored men, why not buy 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 Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas. We Want Your. Job ROOSEVELT FOR RECIPROCITY PACT Three Times Indorsed Canadian Agreement In Public Speeches. No Choice as Between Candidates For Presidency on This Issue—Roosevelt Also Declared Payne Tariff Law Best Yet Passed by Congress. Theodore Roosevelt is on record three times in public speeches as in deriving the Canadian real-property policy of President Taft. This issue is now dead through the failure of Canada to ratify the trade agreement on the ground that the United States would derive the greatest benefit from its provisions. The fact remains, however, that the farmers of the country are not generally aware that Mr Roosevelt so thoroughly approved of Canada in real-property when it was a live issue. Canadian real-property was voted for by Republicans and Democrats alike when it was before Congress, and as between Mr Roosevelt and Mr Taft in the present campaign for the Republic in nomination for president there is no choice on this issue. In connection with his public utterances on the tariff Mr Roosevelt has also joined President Taft in saying that the Payne tariff law, while by no means perfect, is nevertheless "the best tariff law yet passed by congress" under the old system of making such laws. Of course President Taft and Mr Roosevelt are both now committed to the tariff commission plan on working "the tariff", and Mr Roosevelt has given President Taft credit for advocating this commission plan from the beginning. In Speech at Grant Rapids, Mich. Feb. 11, 1911 he said "Here, friends in Michigan, light on the northern front of I have the peculiar right to sign a word of congratulation to you and to all of us upon the Island that we shall soon have closer reciprocal relations with the great mill in to the north of us [Applause] And I feel so pleased prince I use I wish to see the two peoples the union and the American people together by the closest ties of our place equality of interest and mutual respect [Applause] And it should be one of the two in the profiles of this republic to see the very closest relations of it will and friendship with the Dear Father of Canada" [Applause] In a speech before the Royal巾业 club of New York city, delivered at the Lincoln city dinner at the World of hotel on Feb 13, 1911 he said "I want to say how I did at the way in which the members of the club here tonight responded to the two ap- peals made to them to uphold the hands of President Tait, both in his dont to secure respiity with Can- dain and in his clont to secure the for- tilt in of the Farnham canal "And in addition to what has been said about redproproty with Canada I would like to make this point. It should always be a cardinal point in our foreign policy to establish the closest and most friendly relations of equal respect and advantage with our great neighbor on the north. And I hail the redproproty arrangement because it represents an effort to bring about a closer, a more intimate, a more friendly relationship of mutual advantage on equal terms between Canada and the United States." Gives President Credit. At Stouff City, IA, on Sept 9, 1910. Mr. Roosevelt paid. "I was particularly pleased with what the president (Taft) said in his letter on the subject of the tariff commission. A number of senators and congressmen have for some years advocated this as the proper method of dealing with the tariff, and I am glad that the country now seems awakened to the idea that a tariff commission offers the only solution of the problem which is both rational and insures the absence of jobbery. The president (Taft) from the beginning advocated this commission." "There is another feature of the tariff law, and it points our course in the right direction, the maximum and minimum provision, and here again I wish to point out that the value of the provision is depended largely upon the excellent work done by the administration in the negotiations with the Dominion of Canada, which were the most difficult of all and set in my eyes the most important occasion I ever it of with consequence that we should always be on relations of the highest friendship and good will with our staff and growing neighbor in the north." At Monx Falls, S. D., on the same day Mr. Roosevelt said "I think that the present tariff (Payne law) is better than the last (Dingley law) and considerably better than the one before the last (McKinley law), but it has certainly failed to give general satisfaction." From these quotations from Mr. Roosevelt's speeches it is therefore apparent that there can be no choice as between President Taft and Mr. Roosevelt on these issues. Rumsey Grocery C Staple and Fancy Groceries—Fresh and Cured Meats. WE WANT YOUR PATRONAGE. Bell Phone1039....Ind. Phone 719 1135 Kansas Avenue Health and Pleasure "Albany EXCELSIOR S This place which is celebrated for two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS SANFORD W. KING "Peacock Highest Sold at all Grocers. The Pittsburg Elec Third and Grand Avenue Acre Trrcts and Small F FOR NE Avenue TOPER h and Pleasure Seekers Stop and Albany Hotel EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. which is celebrated for its curative waters is of Kansas City, Mo. NFORD W. KING, Peacock" Flo Highest Quality. d at all Grocers. Not made by a tr Pittsburg Elevator Com Grand Avenue PITTSBUR cts and Small Farms Near Ka DR NEGROE 1135 Kansas Avenue TOPEKA KANSAS Health and Pleasure Seekers Stop at The This place which is celebrated for its curative waters is only thirty two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS SANFORD W. KING, : : Proprietor Sold at all Grocers. Not made by a trust. The Pittsburg Elevator Company, Third and Grand Avenue PITTSBURG, KANSAS. Acre Trrcts and Small Farms Near Kansas City FOR NEGROES Suitable for truck gardening 1/2 acre nice and level, one block from car line $400, $25 down, $10 month... Three acres, twoblocks from street car $800 per acre, $50 down, balance to suit. Nine-acre farm—four room house, good out buildings seven miles from Kansas City—two miles from electric line, $1600,$700 down balance easy. Twenty-acre farm, five room house Afro-Ar Inves ment & E Afro-American ment & Employment STRAT KANS OHRER & WATS BETTER SHOES DOHRER & BET SHC 307 South Summit Street Good Things to Pat Quick Service Good Things to Fat Quick Service JONES RESTAURANT 705 Union St., Coffeyville, Kansas Elegantly Furnished Rooms. Reasonable Prices. Feathers cleaned and Hats General Contractor and Builder I guarantee every job and use the same care, whether large or small. See me at the Shawnee Drug Store. 301 Kansas Ave. Bell Phone 1126 C. H. Northfoss FURNITURE, CARPETS, UNDERTAKING Phones 57 and 102. 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, T. J. SPROUL. 311 Last Eighth St, Topeka, Kansas DR. J. M. JAMISON. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases... Office and Residence, 327 Madison St. Bell phone 1091 FRESH EGGS. 1005 McGee Street TOPEKA KANSAS Seekers Stop at The Hotel," PIRINGS, MO. its curative waters is only thirty- Proprietor "Flour, Quality. Not made by a trust. Elevator Company, PITTSBURG, KANSAS. Farms Near Kansas City GROES good out-buildings. Fruit trees, one mile from White Church, Kansas two miles from electric line. $1,200, one half cash. In South Park, the beautiful Negro suburb of Kansas City. We can sell you 1, acre lot for $250 to $500. $10 cash; $1.00 per week. We will also build you a house and let you pay for it on the same terms. American Employment Co., & WATSON TER DES ARKANSAS CITY, KAS. Feathers cleaned and curled. Hats made over equal t) new. MRS. SUSIE WILLIAMS, 120 Kansas Ave. Bell 'Phone 2596 Condensed statement of the condition of the FOURTH NATIONAL BANK Wichita, Kan., at the close of business on the 20th day of February, 1912. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.....$1,370,650.83 Overdrafts.....1,873.78 Banking house.....52,185.56 Redemption fund.....10,000.00 U.S. Bond. at par. , $ 201,000 00 Other high class bonds at par. , 111,751 68 Cash and sight exchange 1,52,610 70-1,668,367 28 Total. $1,101,775.55 LIABILITIES. Capital stock. $ 200,000.00 Surplus and profits. 217,562.12 Circulation. 200,000.00 Deposits. 2,185,813.43 Total. $7,103,375.55 R. F. McLean, President. H. E. Case, Vice President. G. G. Tucker, Cashier. E. E. Bleckley, Asst. Cashier. KANSAS CITY, MO.