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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. 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When 1-cent stamp is used by mail. Write me of the hair, and testi- personal history of your stam is enclosed 4 ° The people of Excelsior Springs|ing entitled; “The Bird That Dared| The Peoples Forum had two’ meet+ —, The Topeka Plaindealer are rapidly progressing. Not Sing,” by Madame L, Collins was|ings since we have sent correspond- NOTABLE TAFT Go to the Entablished in 1899. —_— highly appreciated. The instrumental/ence to the press, At the firet of — | Mr. HB. White, ene of the pro-| selection by Miss Bessie Bell was ex-|thexe Hrof. Hereford, of Kansas city, HAWNEE DRUG ADVERTIQINY RATES PRR MONTH 0) prictors of the Little Pullman Cafe| cellent. Mo, entertained the audience with ACHIEVEMENTS TORE PER INCH, at 922 Unton Avenue will onen al The drill given by the Tabernacle} a paper. At the last meeting all min- _— _ MOK CHILES, «© 6 6 Biol pool and billiard parlor and barber} Baptlet church last Thursday, April} ictcrs were on progsam as follows:— aie ae shop at Exelsor Springs tna short} 4th, was a reat succes a Soneett “Current Eventel! fen E, A. Watson; FOR DRUGS AND atored at the Fosvilice Bt Lopetone Becond time, fle has rented a room from| was given before the drill in which| whietling solo, Rev. A. Morgan} pa+ PRESCRIPTIONS ee el tet the proprietor of the Albany hotel] Mr, Chester Lewis, a prominent} per, “Man,” Rev. Spencers address, His Administration Has Galned COLD SODAS, EDITORIAL OBSERVATIONS, | 1) "Toe there for the acon, Mrfyoung man in eoclety, showed great} “The Church of the Nintcenth Cen+ Mony Worthy Ende PACHIES EG: faculty of Western University, ha ra&eived from the State Board of Education u lifetime certificate for teaching county aad norfal insti. tutes, He has passed all the exam: inations required by the educational board of Kansas, which very few, if any other culored teachers can say, He ts a progressive, educated Chris- tian gentleman and it will be but a short time until he will be way up in the counsel of educators, where a goodsalary will be paid for such stall and brains as he poegesres. We are lad to announce te the public that Prof, W. W, Fisher, ficeal agent for Western University, is cut again after being retained at home, We visited Prof, Fisher at. U, last week directly after the burning of Ward Hall, [le says the building will be rebuilt. At the enme time he deplores ite loss ax It discoms modes the students considerably and is a heavy financial loxs to the Insti. tution «The duilding cost $25,000 and was built by a donation from the various churehcs of the A. M. E. church and students whe solict+ ad money in sums ef $1.00 and up- wards. We also met Prof, Kealing, Pres- ident of the institution, who felt somewhat depressed at the las of the buitdiny, but said he had teecived so much encoutageramt fem thar white friends who paid te fet thom hnow when be was ready to build and they would aespomd wath a dona Gon to assist an erecting anetha Jnnkding = We ate told the tire orig. inated froma stove in one of the stus dent's rooms and before the tire des partment could iach the plice the cntne building was consumer. the voanty wil new sce the necessity. af. putting: ina matcadam read up te, this anstitunen tn otder to cnable the hie caapany to reach then with=, out any trouble the mpht of the fire, the engine Stuck in mud se decp that at aequnad extra horses fren: the scheet te pall them eut. Met. Keahing a8 foohing terwacd te the qietion of a ishop faant meni mont whirh will be creetl sean en the cast ride of the campus. He reports the school denne mteely. We visited hes heauteful home: which rm jast completad Tb consists: of twelve or lourteen rooms of the most ormodern architectare and 1s, nictly finished inside, Mr. Keating: has a very devoted wife who is ey Tady of cultuve and refinement, Te has four chitdren, three daughters and a hetle sen, Prof. H. T. di, who is two years old und 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 peas ple m the United States, There are about forty ruoms, all modern and niualy furnished with heat and elec trie lights, Mra. Stanford King, widow of the late Stanford King, who erectedt the building and organized the hotel, is carrying it on with success, She is one of the moet active, indur- trioux business women to be found anywhere, She conducts the busi- ness in 4 first class, business-like manner and k eps everything neat, clean and first class, It is amazing. to find 4 widow who can carry on a buwness of tuch magnitude with- out an assistant, We ashed her why it was that she did net encourage sume industrious, oud man whe would hike to jom her in the matr- menial xa and ast her in her good business, thus Gaking some of the cares of hfe from her, She asked “Where isthe man and what dice he | took Whe?” She had over bean able to discover such a manus set Wel avured her that there were plenty of good men deft yer rf they only knew of such a brilliant and andustrinus | widow as she over in Tacelsier | Springs, a rpesial train weald have fo be cnyaged to anny them over. We would net be surproed af the, vucht hind ¢f man, possessed with | all the quabfiations requied ya! ‘Scudiants at Ecce chcavctini: anwaill annie A nice Faster program was tenders ed at the Baptht church under the management of Prof, Johnson, An addres omade ty Uditur Nuk Chiles was enjoyed by the large crow in attendane, Ree, Davin puter has Just recently tock charge da de ing much to upbuild the church, The people of Excelstor Springs are rapidly progressing. Mr. MH. B. White, ene of the pro- prictors of the Little Pullman Cafe at 922 Unton Avenue will onen a pool and billiard patlor and barber shop at Excelsfor Springs in a short time. He has rented a room from the proprictor of the Albany hotel 1 oe there for the «cacon, Mr, + a knows all over Kansas as 'S ate y Rink Ring" -BRIEFBITS) {Ry Simeon Oliver Clayton.) When the ignorant rule, they ruin. They are destracthe and as foulsun- ous as sipers, The color of the skin is no indicn. tion of the character of the individ- ual. A thoroughly Christianized pros ple void of prejudice, refuse tu res yard colur as a badge of chatacter or fitness, One of the best women that I ever met, one of the must practial, cons sistent Christians that 1 ever Anaw; one of the most esteemed and bee loved by all whe knew her, wis Mrs, Sadie Crowe, who aicd ate Junction City, Kansas, on the Ist inst, Mrs. Crews was a beautiful woman, but in this instance beauty failed to be a fatul gift, and seemingly unnundful of all other cle her only pleasure in Ife was te do good, She wae cons atantly engaced in adpunisterine to the sth, Hfting up the fallen ard telling sinful men and women of des sus, the one and only Sasser ef mane hind, whe pen the mugged cross gave source tea ctimsen river uf hfe Ly which we might be saved. Through {storm and sunshine she was ever pthe same loveable woniin, growing m the sweetness of a fife that vad ata ate refulgent watuce in the tes hytens and socal aucles in which she meved. She vall be missed an tier home ant in the heme of ber prelates, she will be messed in the Fohuich, she Mh be misc fy al who hnew her, “Puace, peace, sweet pateey wende rful gift of God's lyves™ | Byer sien the burth of that mery- etic, testhees thing oe spat hnewae js suntition, there have boom conten. tions and wars ot etedter wh less antemitude, Emyaresy hingedemts and sepulltes creeds far gain, bave dune hen ta thet near satietactin ard ran led te decay. Men ot antetlecs tuab dunes and takats have necune Frise with ambition and in ther Hbhnd madness they have reasaded nother tient nor biethen Amt tion When held oa the bounds ot Beason ds + that commierehibte, bat, when allowed te run watho st rei it: bacomeg a most dangepaus sharateters Uh, spuipeon randy *Anibition t. The | the sta which swallows all the rivers: ant ty none the fallerg or ihe the) wiaive Whose insatiable maw forever craven tur the bodies of man It! has bean satd that ambition iy a sided muscryy a secret power, a badden pla gue, the original of vices, o wn for the soul and the moth of heli- ness. Dormer President Roosevalt | ax teday the most blazing illustra. tion of persunitied ambition, Colon) Roosesalt is intosated with that ambition which hilts, | ‘The businces and professional New gro men and wemen are cs-ential to the full development cf the race, We should be represented in every busi- ness, trade and profession that ts honest and prohtable, We talese, however, that 1f the hundreds and thousands of us whe have te tel for eur daly bread in tawns and cities should engage in farming we would tind hfe mere profitalle, The pnm- ative man openn his eyes fust to the tnauties characteristic of the rural detrits, Phe tillers of the soil and the herdsmen tuilded well the foun- dation ef cavilizanien, ‘The prelds of grain and the lowing cattle rounded the imtal note of human advance ment Step the plow and the musi ef the hammer and forge sill cense, stop the plow and the glow of the furnace wall be leet an the eneht of adlonersy step the plow and the mill wheels will no lenger chant the beatae tiful melodies of industey; etep the plow and no more will the LaT ard whistle and din and rear of lusy mart announce the advancement f a nas ton They ef the agriattural if ate the stuff and the stay of wl poo ples, ard without this commen rey ane We nuat ever te fur b warte | Z | HEE IC TIINSON, AN, the Dapertal Vet otal vove a ban: qacdt hist) Manday onught. Phe club cnlors, lavender and white, wore ear. tad ost in the deveratiers aid meng AU ephendid: programy was rendered Anong the smectul features f tlhe pregim wae a speech by Mr Rene amin Ruther Me Butler fa a young ant with great oratorlial gente, Wheeser Mr. Pader rien we all exe pect to hear ecme cf his bright ideas aleut oar present ard future row The retruimeantal dict Ly Mesdances Adon and Tocls was fing, A rent ing entitled; “The Bird That Darec Not Sing,” by Madame L, Collins wa: highly appreciated. The instrumenta selection by Miss Bessie Bell was ex- cellent. The drill given by the Tabernacle Baptlet church last Thursday, April 4th, was a great success, A concert was piven before the drill in which Mr. Chester Lewle, a prominent young man in eockety, showed great ability as an actor The Negro Loys of the Hutchinson High schual have been struck with the trak fever and ecem to monopolize most all the events, The star of them all i the future Negro champion prize fighter, in the person of, Mr Sulomon Butler. Mr. Wilham Harrison received a letter from K. U. congratulating him en his cxccllert scholarship in. the Migh «choo. Mr. Vern Watts (from the physi ca) director's puint of view) ts one of the beet looking athletes a ctding to physique that haca wed this year, Mr Watts bea a a. eat haschll Payer. Mr. Claude |v + Fore fth dunior clacg is als a carat athlete He won the two tw vp om tive mir utes and five st rat Walidost anys traning for some Weert there are three colurcd students who will straduate this scar, of whom Mr. Marcus Tucker, a brilliant yours man is very hhely*to receive the: honor of valedictorian, | Mr, Clarence Phillips, the «tar faot- ball center and profescional baacball player is very bhely to capture some team. Dr, Mlson and Attorney Tooles were in Gront Rend Sunday, Monday and Tuesday on professional business, They asictud Rev. Greenleaf in his Blaster scivices Sunday, and spoke to the colored citizent of Gieat Bend Momlay nicht, They returned Tues day reporting a debchtful time, Nev. Raras is on the sich Het. Rove dW. Nichole left) Tuesday for Wanttld on urgent business, The AS MEL church d4 preparing a Lieut tally on the 2sth of this month, Mi are invited te attend and fend a hand to a stiusiling people, ‘the Hutchingan colored women can biast oof Ove clabs, the Toussaint TL Overtiue and the Imperial dat cabs that are dome wieat werk among the female sex, in the line of art et cetera The Handy Iitetary sousty bas bean doing ereat weth sumone our peepl> uf ftir them ap te a bishor htcary ~taumebar & HORLON, KAN, Mies Nong Wo nds ts sluwiy pies: in OOM. WoM Gandy fe conyaescng Rev, Calvin, at Oshaluasd, and Kev, Willams, of Richmend, conducted set see Sanday at the Bapust chureh, av Whitenlraher conducted the tap- fusing in the afternion, Rey Wile Tarts wall take charge of the church the foweth sunday in the munth. We feel that under his pastorate the shureh wall grow and prosper, Vhe Master proam at the Buotst charch was reordered at night by the sunday school of whkh, Mrs, Rowe Bracks s superintendent and Mr 1. C, Woe von urgeoist, The prop am was one that will be long rememl ved ‘and showed the’ the taacher had ‘taken great intesest in the training of the children, whish made the program a perfect one. In five or six years it the httle men and women continue there will not he a smarter ret of young people in the state of Kansas. Missex Perle Brooks, Vistula Akers, Messrs, Will Akers, Clarence Master: son and Earnest Clayton were out of town visitors Easter Sunday. The circle will meet with Mrs, Hugh Brooks neat week. Presiding Elder King conducted quarterly meeting services at the A, ME, church Sunday, Onder of service at the Baptist church is as followss Sunay schoo) at 10:30 a, m. Church at 11 a.m BLY, PU, mecta at 6 p.m, Church at 8 p.m. The fellovint is the order of Frere vue atthe AM, E, church: Morning service at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Wable reading at 6 p.m. Claas at 7 p.m. GChunh ats pom HANSAS CITY, KAN, ‘The spening at sumncr High school Was a great ruaces, The auditers tum wax cowded to overflowing The program was excellent, Some of the principal features were;--The auddress Ly Walter Ross, which met- Hed ouch praia: the Roys Ghe cub, who received their usual overwhelm: ne Apptausc, and the Garks Glug lub, who alee did aetl The BY. TY. UL, of the First Bap. ust church gave a good Easter pre gram Sunday at 7:90 p.m. The A.M. FE. church held memorial services for Mr. Syhveoter Hightower and the little son «f Mrs, Simpson The servkes were very impressive We regret to report the death of Eagene Rollin, who died cf mene Ingeitla, We sympathize with the relas ties The Peoples Forum had two meet: Ings since we have sent correspond- ence to the press, At the first of thexe Hrof. Hereford, of Kansas city, Mo, entertained the audience with a paper, At the last meeting all mine ietcrs were on progiam as followst— “Current Events,” Rev. E, A. Wilson; whistling solo, Rev. A. Morgans pa- per, “Man,” Rev. Spencers address, “The Church of the Nintcenth Cen- tury,” Rev. McDonald; address, “Needs of Agricultral Schuols,” Revs Venables ‘Staticth«” Rev, Bacote of Kansas City, Mo. This was one of the beet) ptogtame rendered thie year, The paper Ly Res, Spencer was very fine and ita allege 10s and metaphors had such depth that it almost «cemed marvelous, He dctivered it wall and alo sang ao beautiful solo. Rev. Mes Donald made a god extemporancous address and the sa‘red song whisthd by Rev, Morgan woe pleasing, The other ministers or program did well, We regret that he following pcr- suns are sicht Mre, Edwards, Mra, |M. Weaver, Mr, E. Geyden and Mr. .d. Wilhame. Rev, Jackson, on Walker Avenue, returned from a visit to Emporia, Mr. PC. Long is at home and sumewhat Indispesed. The Pleasant Green Literary sa- ciety is doing niccly with Me, Hart as president, The revival at the Metropolitan chuich « doing wel Rev, Wilson acisted by Rev. Spencer, has had sev- eral accessions to the church, Mrs, J, J, Lowie, who has been ill, ie Improving. Mis, Bertha Carroll and Mre. M,C. Matthews spent the day with Mrs. Viederiche, 410 Haskell Avenue, The Testess served a lovely five course dinner, The Goldin Teal Court held its ans nual election ant re-clected Mrs, Marie Wilson as Matron. Mig, SL. Johnson died Tuesday risht of rheumati+m, Mr. Galaicl Porgusen died Tues. day night of heart disease, 1 FEPIS ANNUAL or tk Aingfisher C Alngfisher County Normal (seperate) Wil be Held at BWINGFISUER, OAL AHOMA Beginaing June 11912 Lins is ane at hte Itrgest and best tutored Normals in the state. feachers prepared tor the several state certificates, Excellent accommodations at mod- erate terms, Vor further information addresp SUPT, GEO. FE. MOORE, at hingfisher, OMla or PROF, E. H. HALL, Conductor at Hennessy, Obla. Condensed Statement of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WINFIELD, KANSAS. At the close of business Dee. 5, 1912 RESOURCES, Loans and discounts.....$518,254.49 Overdraft... sesevecere 9,018.84 U. S. bonds to secure cire ulation. 6 6 seeserers 100,000.00 Banking Houre, Furniture and Fixtures. . ....0.+4 40,000 80 Bonds for in- vestment. . . $ 65,000.00 . Cash and sight Exchange, . . $218,268 40 283,268 40 $950,541.73 LIABILITIES, Capital Stock seseeeee ees $100,000 60 Surplus Fund. . 5 seers 160,000.00 Undwided Profite, 6 eens 19,457.52 Circulation. 5 ceeceesere 100,000 00 Deposits, 2. 4. F500,084 2t Bond accourt 65,000 00 631,083 21 $950,541.53 The above statemcrt 1s correct. F. W, BOLINGER, Cashier, W. C, ROBINSON, President. ASK FOR be] ° a9 ‘Fitright Overalls and Coats Quality and Workmanship Unsurpassed. MADE RY ‘The Ranny-Davis MERCANTILE COMPANY Arkansas City, Kan, Enid, Okla, and Anthony, Kan. NOTABLE TAFT — ACHIEVEMENTS His Adminstration Has Galned Many Worthy Ends. ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY, Milliona of Dollars Saved to Govern: ment by Commission Ably Supperted by Enecutive—High Standards Bet by Potcree of the President—What Theee Polis Are 1. Arbitration treaties with Great Britatn and France. 2 Veto of Arizona statebood bill be- cause of recall of judges prosision. 3 Enforcement of Sherman antl trust law without feur or favor. 4& Veto of Democratic wool, cottou aod free lixt bilia as unfalr, unsclen- tifle and destructive of the Republican principle of prote Hen & Abrogation of disceiminating pass port treaty with Musela. 6 Postal savings bauka establixbed, 7. Itailroads prevented from puttira rate Increases into effect without ap proval of Interstate commerce commis: ston, & Panama canal postud to early completion without hint of scandal, D. White slave trame practically de atrosed, . 10 Admission of Arizona and New Mesleo to statehood. 11. Bureuu of mines cstablished to safeguard the lives of ininers 22. Arucrican capital and Jabor bene: Oted by estonsion of forcgn uiarkets. 13 ADohtlon of peonage H. Income tas utncimlnent to the constitution sut mitted tu <ttte legish tures fur eatifeatlon, 15. Boller fuspection daw passed Ly congress, 1G, Bow Issue tu complete Uirigation projects in the west. 1. Maiiteu ince and estension of epi dew peney dn Ching Ts Peace maintained iy Coba, south aud Central SMineict by friendty WarHngs nbd te rvention 1 Government busitess nethuds mnodleroiad aud pefermed by econenny anLcticioney comission, saving mil lene of daltirs ansnully. 20 Nonpoltien) ane thedts used: In Gib Ing the thirtewuth constus, 2h Ruchet steps aud gor ech qinel concerns destrated. BL Parcels post tcemmended. WR New treaty wth Japag, endures, Michi controversed on the Tacine cu ist. 24 Purther cxtcusion of safety ap pllanee act. 25, Postetiice dcpartucnt made sit sustileilis 20 Caniding reclprocity, Rejectad by Canada through feir thit the Cut (d States would derive the benesits 27, Publication of campaign funds and expenditures. 28. Endorsement of comniseion'a re- port and propomd bill concerning em ployers’ Hintility, 29 Neorcinization of custome sery- lee, corruption eliminated, frouds ex- posed and punished aud millions of dollars recosered. 30 Court of commerce to review Godings of Interstate commerce com- mission 31. Nonpartisan tariff board to re- port an the difference tn tha cost of prodnetion at home ond abroad, 32 Corporation tax, yielding $30,- 200,000 annually; government examl- pation of corporution methods pro- vide, 33. A deficit of $8,000,000 transform- ed foto @ $30,000,000 rurplua 34 Noppartinan jodictal appolat- mentna. 35 Further control of railroade through extension of powers of the in- feratate cominerce commission. 3A Workingman’s compensation act brought t mnecessfal Ineve in dbe au- premne court AT Ktock and bonds commission; val- sable and eshanstive report subsmitted ie PARIS for lesisincion, AR Extension of Givi service by ex- peutlve onder, 39, Prathat conversation acts 40. Corte of contoum appeats; un- lerraluationn stopped Policies of President Taft, 1, Pence with af) the world through ust denting and preparedness for war 2 Nalther mee nor creed a bar to ppelniment to offre, 3 The upholding of a righteous ju- Mclary, 4 Koonomy and efidenvy, ineluding rare of mupa ranauated employ von 5 Venus postage throush punta LOnOmeD, G States ughtn when not tn cont ¢ | mith feteral authority © Betonstan of testis conaeraa Go to the HAWNEE DRUG T ORE— _ FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS | COLD SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. 1, 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, 4, yi b MISSOURI PACIFIC eke MOUNTAIN THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN TOPFRKA - AND — VORT scott, PITTSBURG, WEBB CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeha at 9.00 a. m. I. E. NIPPS, lichet Agent, Phone $71, OO ee, ROHLTING & CO. WILOLES ALE GROCERS Corner Uhird and Cherehec Streets, TEV ENWORIN, KANSAS. DAVIN TUEL CO, Nas All Kids of | e C O ad | e | Bell Phone 1098, _—_—— | a Go to Harris’s launry v0 get neat, first class work. C. T. HARRIS, Prop. Bo‘: Phones 302? 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 CityjLoans Negotiated. If it is land, write me about it; that’s my business, | have land in all part» of the state and Southern, hansae for colored people, If you have property tur vale, lint tt with me., Honest busines» is our method, that Ix why we are doing nuch a large burinens, EJ, BURNS, Manager, 122), N, Independerce Ave. + *Phone 883 Black, END, OKLAHOMA, t Mrs.{B. FE. McFarland | HAS OPENED a : Beanty Parlor at 623 North Jackson, Maseages, takes out Wrinkles, takes cut everpthing that mars the Beauty of a Woman's Face, Give her a oath, 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. 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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. 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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. , ® . a cL t—“‘#NNNTTY....W.tsaC(i(i(‘(‘(la eee i. W.BOM GARDNER Candidate for Coroner,Shawsee Coun- ty, Subject to Action of Republican Primaries —_— OSCAR K, SWAYZE, Candidate for Clerk ot Shawnee Coun- ty, Subject to Republican Peimar- ten Vote for Your Old Friend, TIM DONOVAN, Candidate for Marshal of the Court of Topesa ————- JONATHAN D. NORTON, Sherif of Shawnee County, ane nources hit candilacy for re-etec- thon, subject t» the Republican pri- marie. a0. BLED ancounces his candidacy for SHERICD .. soe of Shay ee county ealject tthe Democrat Lumaties HOGH Mach vet. veh Candidate for Probate Junge Shaarce Coanty I will appreciate your votes Sab ject to Republiag Filmaties. R OL. THOMAS. Carduate for Cterk of the District Court Slawnee County, subject ty Repu- Nean primaries bit. JOHN WH. RENEW ART Canduiate for CORDNER Shaanes Couey, eubdject tr th dects- jon of the Republica, primssivs ADVERTISEVES 1. Jana candilate for the Republiar nomination for Movate Judge of Montron ery cuatty. sablect te the primary cloth August C, 1912 roy T OSBORN B11 South ith St. Indeperdence, Kut Settled in Beaver. ship. Eth, whith ae aul hie plac uf teste dunce EW. COLLSON Reyublaan Cardulate for re-election for Reaister of Deeds Arhansas City, Ransas, Co 1, 7th Oar Vole Lf. tava boul, toys, det bP OW Mtete eT, Democrat. Candidate tor state Sens ator, Subject ty Action of Voters of Mebisen and Jackson Counties, doL. BRADY Aoncunes His Cnadidacy for Cone Hresstan, Second Mistral, subject fo Repablican Primaries POR COUNLY- VETOUNEN, There gare uree that Patna cae dilate fer the ate at Gourty Att r ney, of Hatees county, sub jeat te the Repub tear pumary te be he'd Nuns nat eth, Melt HALRY WUT CHEER DISTERICE COURS, To berebs ce ounce ing candles fre clend cf the Ditiat Cuatt, of Cowley erauty, or te. Kepubdinat ticket for the pumaty Ce helt Aue. ust (th, lS AoC BANGS AW LENS, Ctork eftthe Pystrist Court, Samrer Courts, Candidate fe Republica Non tition for the pramary to be heid August eth, Delo AOJOBANKS, WELLING EOS, BAN, Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Yeeds of Sumner County Primary August 6th, 1912 ALBERT G. LANDER Candidate for Republigan Nomination for Register uf Deeds of Reno County Primary Augast 6th, 1412, BW, COULSON Candidate for Republican Nomination foe Raglater of Deeds of Cowley County Primary August oth, tt2 1 Would Appreciate Your Vote JOUN BERTENSTAW Atturney at Law, Independence, Kan- Ban. caad date for Republican Nomi natba f= PRODBALL SEDGE Subject to thea tor (tle primary August bta, 1412 BEATRICE. SEBR Tne Paster evetemes ut St Taal A MB church Was a de tdy d nae roy Mra d Ms dunes Latter dave moyad art teen pew hee ew 1th Abrect . A gyogn ef saute people spert a pha * time at Tiate'’s greet house at the cdae of tows lust weet Mr f Camper ds able tbe, up a ain The yoang mers cut ret wth Jame. Croader, ‘the Reading club met with Mry Groves Tha club fittshed reading Macbeth, Girl's Sewing circle met with Mavs Inez Gordon. One addition was made to — the church Easter Sunday. LERINGTON,. MO. Mica Pridte Brown, of Kaneas City, Mo, Ia visiting relatives here, Miss Ethel Henderson, a teacher in the Independence, Mo. school, spent Faster with her parents, Me, and Mr. Henderson, Miss Lena Willams died suddenly last Saturday morning at the home of ber mother. She leases a mother, tua aleters, thiee biathers and a number of relathe< and friend« ta mourn their Loe, Mise Daiky Wilhame and Mr, Wile ham Willams of Kana City, Mo, were catich home on areount of the death of ther sister, Mice Willuame Mr. Daval Rentie Tas returned ta hie home in Whiner, le was called here on account of the death of hd sister, Mie Chatbtte basso, Mire Antie Tayler aed daughter, Mie Mavsets ated her Children retutn dt Ransae (ity. Min, Sunday oven: bee | Yon AS MOR. ohare aed the See od Baptht church were beaatifally deotated Caster Sunday. Che pro: wratas tonfered at cach church were excelent t OC RLEDS va. CHRISTIANITY, | itditur Plaindeatert | | oth, the teue of the papet of March. NAS, Thiad the pleasuic of reading the Hrepty of M@ Jacper Keene, of Bedford i fowa, te un artide on why Toam a Methodist an answer to why Pam a Baptst, wiih was written by Revs {Barclay the formet, ard the latter 1 ‘resume was by same Haptist. Duds Trae the catdiur of Rew. Barclay. Hie admission Le cleat and unequivos cal thence no red tupe around his ssaemet tas why he tsa Methodist J [runt haw many mere such men we base ae Ros. Barus, Me sags tote Methadist from principle, “nut from the bible’, ‘That's what) he ans. because there a not one word stud shout Mcthadistiom in the whole lable from Geneses to Revelation and Res Marclay hnows at, and therefore Fe saya he is a Methadist from prine ciple. | He did not say whether that ponaple was the bible or the disipling Ie could pet have said the Iuble, bes cause the prinuple of the Methodist Minstitutine ds not eace mentioned in the leuk AU the world knows about Methadisrr as waittan by oinen since the dave of John Wesley gird the book an which ifs prnaptes nie ret forth jateonet the bible tae the discphite, Pitas from the tiipling that the prone betples of Methour-ta are deduced | Tt ts alse from the prinaples ef the Fdnantine thet nade How Batlar a bMectneatist Ar Denes! cottesstan”; ie Daptst say thew are baptist he cds es fave beer baptized by ee [tdersion Esay that that gy at the Cobdect at baptien by cmerston ty i aty 1 ayaa | Dot nate can preng at, Met f= ts pe ult water sas that Gad was [ants settptare sige, Christ wasn taptiss (Mate Uiitd verserGed calls | Tasset foo some sage Che Apostles were haps ptt ‘tha ts not une wont in the Jacipture abeat it, Neither is there angthing sand an the whole bible fram Greece ty Revalatin about the bap ftetcr Muthadist Tostitution thete ate men thet think se, but that does le at make at no yet thes try with all pUhan mught to have iso But it Jena pet be so, becatse Ht fy not saand It ds net written se in the screpture, There ix but one church mentioned inthe scupture and that ay the ¢hurch [of Christ it’s members are composed bat Chustians, Acts, 1-28, frat De- }ter 4— 1 : ther are neither Methodist nor Baptist, the New Testament does not make that kind of maternal, it makes )] christians only or nothings there's no J appeal from this statement, T think that Mr, J, Keene of Towa "| was uw little huyty when he placed re. oentance before faith. Scripture en: Joins faith alwayy before repentance if a man repents before Faith, then ‘The hay repented with out hnowledxe. Vaith comes by hearing Repentanee fws nit come that way, i comes tom the thing heard and belei ed, shich produces Godly) sortow,whiel “Hiea is te sefornation of life Peoncin with Ma. Keene of bina l am reither Methodist oc Biptht 1 toatl Faun do te be a Chistian, Pan Pthat from the prinaples of the teach. tae of Chalet and his Apostles a ret tath in the New Pestament, One pat fot are baptist and one Vy huteh One Law of a tamed on that ® ON Pestarent position” seovera® Eads faiths and hinds of ‘Waptem, soho as spuinbling, pouring Ny omverater alitterent hind= of chur he- Aiflerert Wass hy which yeu ate ad By esitted Te former ae Cludst an) “} tte apuntles, the hitler, man's epinter LEY OW MURRAY, Votes $250,000 for Colored Vale, The Senate, which ty Republivan, on fueviay passed Senatur Root's bill providing for the celebratlun of the nemi-centenrial of the emancipation proclamation by an exposition to be held In 1913. The sum of $250,000 Is appropriated for the exposition, to ve expended under rules and regula- tione to be prescribed by the Secre- tary of the Treasury. Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska, opposed the bill, and his opposition led to a dis- cucsion of race question, in which Senators Root, Heyburn, and New- lands purticipated. The Semi-centennial American Emancipation Exposition Company has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia, for the pur- pose of holding the exposition, which ie tu be illustrative of the history. progres, and present condition of the AMfreAmetiaan race Tt fe provide t inthe Rast bill that whenever the Preautent shall be sutlsfied that the expration campary nus secured $4, fon for the purpose of the celebration he shall fseue a proclamation of the time ard place of the exposition the LM wae recommended by Pret dent Taft. Condensed Statement of the » COMMERCIAL NAVEON AL BANK Independense, Kansas, at the cow of Lusiness Tuesday February 2eth, 9112. RESOURCES, Loans ard disc qurtseee 8 916.340 31 Banking houses 6s ceeeee 10,009.00 Cash and sight exchange, 6 S317 051.80 Demand Dans 2as161L05 U, S. Bonds vt par. 6 14110847 Bomls und . warrants. 6 125,00 00 Due from Us So Tieasurer 2,750 09-1,035,137.42 Total,» 6 seeneeee SL OGL 87703 LIABILITIES. Capitals oe veeeeseeese sd 100,002.06 surplus and wi divided PLONE, see ee eeeeneee 363,316 08 Circulation... seeeeeses — 75,00000 Deposits, 6 6 csvese oe 1,617.961.65 The ubove statement Js correct. GEO. T. GUERNSEY, President In the discharge of ite obligations to the community this bank lends ite facilities and its resources in the ave- nuea whi.h make up the bu-iness posperity af Independence and Southeastern Kan-as—its desire fs to astend helpfal service tn all duces tions; to care far the treads of small erterpliees a8 consistently as it does for those of larger proportion. We Joan our fund- to our cu-tom- ets, Our management doe nat bore row fur personal purpo-es, No officer, ahrcetr or employee awes this hark a Mar. 1 per cent interest paid on time certificates and savings accounts. Bath phones 974 Tes, Mell 618 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. 2). Vhssician and Surgeon Aico O51 Kansas Ave, over Gibler's Diug Store, across from: Lhroop Vorel, Calle Answered Day and Night. Resilences 1535 Van Buren St. Farms ror Negroes i. Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is & man, where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you farm in Logan county, Kansas, PRICES FROM 618 TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good suil, beat climate, If you mean bust. hess, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas, Job Work ROOSEVELT FOR RECIPROCITY PACT Three Tines indorsed Canadian Agreement tn Pub!lc Speeches, SQUARE DEAL OVE TAFT. Also Dectared Payne Tariff Law Best; Vet Passed by Congress. Theedore Heowrett bean record thee thes di pablle spear ties ast during the Camidiia ceelpren ity: pol Wey of President Taft. ‘Lbie leave fs wow ded thtuugh the Clare of Can ada to ratlfy the trade agreement on the ground that the United States would derive the greatest benetit front ite provisions ‘The fact rew as, how ever, that the firmere of the countes ace wt general) aire that Me Rometelt sa thereughly approved ot Cunsdiin redproity when it was a ive dase Canudhin teclprocity was soted for by Republicans and Demo crits allke when ft was before Con | stesa, aval ae between Me Reusevelt ond Me Taft In the present campatar for the Repubtionn nomination for president there ie no chofie on this ts sue | In connection with his publie ut terames on the tari? Mr Roosevelt, hav ale jotned Peetident Taft tn sny- ing that the Payne tari? law, while by no meine perfect. is nevertheless “the tout tari? law yet passed by con gress” under the old system of making such Liss Of course President Tatt cand Mr Hovsevelt ure both now com mittel to the tari commission plan on | tertdas ths feb ard Mr Roosevelt hig given Presttont Taft credit for ad Voeating th's commission plin from the bertunine “Uphold the Hands of Taft." | MP luawe'te filersements af Ca pmullia rest tits Were as follows In ustewh uo tirand Raphds, Mich Meh WW Ta be sid “Here, trtends ba Miettignn, (att an the nerthery foater d have the pecul far rlyht tu sig c word of erterataty Yon to sound te rd ot ne upon the I thelial thie We SNL weet Tete closer rectpr ec ft toad trade neds theme will tte teat med te the naithofus PAppl ae d Ant 1 fool xo peed prh oh te abe fwhh te eee the two peaptes tet tnadeen aged the Ametiotn pe gees donate bagether by the cdeest tis md or note Pete enially of tide tant rina Test PApptoee ! fo duet tt Ween Etre ens of Ube ete ate pent fos ef this repattfe coset ast th wees cleost lelttlons cp nh wid tad filendship with the Pes te nef Cate ade" LAP ping | Iho a speech befe the Beyanidic tn elgb or New York ata, a fisesed at the Linco nm elay eltner at tha ee autorf hatel ot Pel 13 1H bes tid 1 SE wanttosay foe gb arent tte wy Pn wht hte inembesd af the chit bere totght responded to the two aye Pet niide ta thet te upheld the hinds of President ‘Tati, both fn bls eQout te secure re dpreeity with Cun mie md in bls ctott to scute the fore [ti ath oe the (anim y cand “And faa Mdition ta what tis been Rud about reciprodty with Canide 1 weull like to take thie point It (rhould always be a cardinal polut in our foreign polley fo est iblish the clus est and tuest friend y relations of equal respect aud mdvantixe with our great nelzabor on the north And T dial the recipracity arrangenent because It rep resenia nn efort to brlag abuut a clow er, 9 mere Intlwite, a more frtondls relatinnsilp of mutual advantage on eq terms between Canuda and the Vaited states" Gives President Credit. At plous Clty, Li, ou Sept S, 1910, Mr. Rouuevelt sald. “to was portiularty pleaned with what the president (Tafty sald in tis fetter vn the pubject of the tama com mission =A umber of yenntord and congtessmen hive for see seam ad vocuted this us the proper method of dealing with tue tari, aad | am gts that the country now seems awakened to the idea that a tariff comuitesion of fers the unly solution of the problen which ts both rational and Insured thy absence of Jobbery The peeniden (Tatty from the bexinntiy ads ovate thia commission & ¢ © “Lhere In another feature of the tar lf Law, and It potata var course in tw right Mrectten, che miavinnin ane ents {mum provislen, and here acuin f wis to puler yut that the salue of the pro Seton nas depended Dingely pen te excellent work done be fac adaduls tration Pe the neped bitboas with de Dominion of Camda whirl were the | vst atlitlest¢ ef alt cued set Su any eevee Te mes fiipert int bee pie bes p town Ut of cit al cvetsrsyon e Mat we should alway be an retithing af the Dighost felon slaps anal coat wid will CUd Ble st seed meo Mag nelebtor Lie the north At Sous (als, $1), on the wane iy Me Reaseselt sab ye nin PSS aaa ae ee FRESH EGGS. GOOD BUTTER ~ Rumsey Grocery Co., Staple and Fancy Groceries—¥resh and Cured Meats. WE WANT YOUR PATRONAGE. ‘ Bell Phonel639,,,,Ind. Phone 719 1133 hansas Avenue TOPEKA KANSAS Health and Pleasure Seekers Stop at The “Alb Hotel,” any Motel, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO, This place which is celebrated for Ite curative waters Is only thitty- two miles out of Kansae City, Mo. MRS SANFORD W. KING, : : Proprietor 66 P k’ 9 F eacoc lour, | 2 | Highest Quality. | Sold at all Grocers. Not made by a trust. The Pittsburg Elevator Company, ‘Third and Grand Avenue PITTSBURG, KANSAS. Acre Trrets and Small Farms Near Kansas City FOR NEGROES Asfro-American Inves ment & Employment Co,, | {ons Me fae Street KANSAS CITY, MO. DOHRER & WATSON SHOES - Suitable for truck gardening !y uere nie and level, ane block from cur line $400, $25 down, $10 month... ‘Lhree acres, twoblochs from street cir S9O0 por acre, $10 down, balance to puit. Dine-scre farm—four room house, yand out buildings seven miles from hh ansax City—tuo mites Cram electric line, S$2600,85060 down balance easy. ‘Uwenty-acre farm, five room house Good ‘Things te Fat Quick Service JONES RESTAURANT 703 Union St, Coffeyville, Kansas Elegantly Muanished Rooms. Reasone able Prices. J. H. WARRES, General Contractor and Builder I guarantee every jub and use the kame care, whether large or small. Hee me st the Shawnee Drug Store. 301 Kansas Ave, Bell Phone 3126 C. H. Northfoss —— Dealer In —— FURNISUKE, CARPETS, UNDER- * TAKING Phones 57 and 302, 716 Main St NEWTON, KAN. —$——$$$ re Every Colored Man Should btead HE PROSY ROMANCE” and lean the diTerence between Modan Slavery and Chattel Slave | ery, ‘this de the most progressive | novel of thy age Address the sauthor, | v1, SPRALLA BIL bast Eighth st, Jopeha, Kansas oe DR, J. M. JAMISON, Phiaiclan and Surgeoa, Nn eee rates none ate he em arto Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to Miseasea of «eWomen and Private Diseases..+ Office and Residence, $27 Madison St. Bell phone 1091 xood out-buildings, Fruit trees, one mile from White Church, Kansas— two miles from electsle line, $4,200, one half cash. In South Vark.the beautiful Negro suburb of hansay City. .We can elt yout, cere lot for $250 to $300, $10 cush: S00 per week. We will also build you a house and Jet you pay for it on the vame terme. Feathers cleaned and curled. Hats made over equal to new. MRS. SUSIE WILLIAMS, 120 Kansan Ave, Bell "Phone 2596 Condensed statement of the condition of the VOURTIE NATIONAL BANK Wichita, Kan, é at the close of business on the 20th day of February, 1912. | RESOURCES, Loans and discounta,,..$1,370,650 83 Overdratts, 6. secsecens 1,873.58 Ranking house, s weeeee 52,486 56 Redemption fund. + sees 10,000 00 U.S, Bonds at par. , $ 203,00000 Other high dass bonds ab pu.. 125168 Cush and sight exchange = 1,025,610 70-1,668,205,98. Totti. cecceeees SE LOUITSSF LIABILITIES, Capital stuch, . 6 ceosee$ 200,000 0U Surplus ard ptofits, ..46 9 297,10212 Crculation. se ceeserees 200,000 00 Popnsite, 0 ceceeeevers 2:485,819.42 | Totals os seseeres o83103,976.55 NR. 1, McLean, Prestdent. HW. TL. Case, Vice President, G, G. Tucker, Cashier, | F. E. Bleckley, Asst. Cashier,