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Giles Gate Crreulation Crreutation =. THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER = , Tn ee Fourteenth Year. No. 23. . TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JUNE 7, 1912. Price $1.50 Per Year. —eeauquqquqqQQqQQnQnrrrr a re Just Now, Roosevelt is Furnishing the Chin Music, But at Chicago President Taft Will Cut all of the Ice MF Sa: eee eats er ee ty ee rg ied . a a? 7 ss js Be NS antsy ze Ae Re wah at Rigs eee me cle? Mame y ee Wo wpe a BME SS List tys ah eNns eye saat, Ra SRR ote ah ee as PAneuee tai lee aa es AAR Re eae CAS ees 1s if 4 BS Se EY AR BANG ORS ne on AM eee peer + Be ne aE SS GET tag 284 fet ROE ETS: wes \ 3 oo BEEN? See | a _ Bak ae ORY sei ees * . Sg Patan yt Peaks Ares : : {ES oF ee * Woes eee 7 Rear | oy 8 eae “ eX , roa fu 9 ng . 7 Meets ig SS nc reer ar R ee | ar, 4 ar a 7 a ; a ? og tk mS ‘The shove ie an execilent bheness state and nation Just now, he hus of the Rev EE. Arlington Wilson, D. several calls from diferent churches D,, Kansas City, Kan, president of at a large increase im salary, He is the State Baptist Convention, secree 0N¢ Of the leading pulpctlers of the = _ a country—a race defender and loyal to tary of the U, B. F's of Kansas, Ie his friends, He is a young intellece also fills several other important tua! giant, who 4s forcing his way to places ju different institutions in the; the front. AND WHY?” . Lieutenant oW, A. Bettis Writes of ’ Prominent Kansaes, Interesting Short Stories Gleaned by the former hansa« Warrior as He Continues His Junket Over the State in the Interest of The Plaln- dealer, Rev. WP. Banks, of St John Bap- tist church, Is duing a splendid work in Salina He ix un honest conscien- thous xentleman und has mary friends all over Kansas. . Salina, the metroplis of Central Kansas is one of the best towns in the state. It is «ituated in a rich farm. ing belt and has large jobbing and manufacturing interpst, It has a large evloted population, the most of whom ure industrivuy and frugal. Many of them ewning good business Property and most of them living in their own modern homes. While in Salina I had the pleasure of meeting In. HW. H. Wilson, a bright young pl ysician ang surgeon, who Is steadily and surcly pastig his way to suceess Di, Wilson ix a graduate fiom Slaw University, Raleirh, North Casolina and a gentleman of atrictest — inteyrily. Ile believes that every professionel man should be brlued with the highest sense of huner, He has a Loye and wall equipped office In one of Sahna’s best buildings ard cnjoys a renumetative practuc He has an accomphshed and ckvoted wife, to whem the dae- tor Khes much credit for the abun- dart siccess he fs now attaining, &. Lo Cares, city atterny of Rus- sell Springs, hansus, was in Salina Jast scek cn iuute hone from Ohta homa, where he had been to tiy a must imporfunt Jand case in that stute Mr, Carey is ao young attorney of mathed alality and indeminable gournge and posses all of the exsen- tial qualitien of a sucessful lawyer, Mi Wesley Shobe, one of Salina’s Most successful colored business min has sold his hach and bus tine and conteaplates putting in a line of tax- icabs. Mr, Shobe hay the business acun’en for making money and a vis and of common sense which enables him to hotd ft when he gets it, Among the young men of Ssltna deserving mention none ag more worthy than John and Win, Gordon. These young men own ao beautiful home and with thele sister, Mra. E. Hosemond operates the Gatdon res. tautant, a place of business first class in overy respect. They attend stilet- ly to business and ate splendid ex: umples for many of the young men vf Salina to emulate along business lines. Virgil Smith at oue time the pre- mier colared ball player of Kansas ts operating a first class barbershor and tearing no stones unturned toward making the Salina colored band a success, Mr. Ld Hudson operates a firat class grocay store and does a nice business, He carries a complete xtoch of staple and funcy groceries and deserves the cu-nperation and support of the race, Mrs, Ro-a Smith owns and operates the Palace restautant, a most credit: able place of business. She has an elcxant soda fountain and serves wood things ta eat and drink in high class style, She ts a splendid Lusiness woman and ments the abundant suc- cosa she fe basing ‘Thete ate a number of yeung col- ored men in Salina doing much te put the race in bad acpute. They belong to yood families and thar parents hase spent much time and money educating them, some of them have yaod Jobs now but if they continue the gaits fhey aie now traveling thelr Jobs will leave them and they Will be standing ground in the sticets hemoaning thetr fate and saying the white man won't give them a show, These yourg men deem it their duty to assist the suthoutics in downing the hquor problem, |y putting all they can get hold of down thelr necks, ree vatdlesa of qualiy or quantity. On Sunday they never go to church or Sunday school, but spend their tlme dunking, careusing and insulting ather people They consider it] an hone to be continually figuring in police court and paying money to the city that should ge to thels aged pare (nts, These yours men are rew sows ing tu the vind, if they continue they will reap the whulwind. Every re. rpectuble young lady should boycott such undesitables until they learn to deport themsclyes aa grentlemen, HOWARD BURKE A Splendid Othcer Candidate for Re. Nomination for Shei on the Re- publican Tichet. When Guv, W, R. Stubby uppointed Nowaid Burke, shertl of Salina County ta fill the vacancy, caused by the death of Shoot Hein, he muitde to mistake, Mi, Burke took charge ef the office and has made a record sevond to no peace officer in Kansas, More Dignity and Decorum Needed in the A. MM. E General Conference! ‘lhe General Conference of the A. M. E. church, which held their sesston at Kansas City, Mo. last month Is one of the greatest organizations on eatth, If thew knew thelr strength: and properly used it there would not Le a “Jim Crow" law on the statue books in any state tn thls union with- in twenty-five years. We hope they will change thelr mode of doing husi- ness. The clection of Bishops should be as silent and sacred as their conse- cration, The body Is lax in auditing the accounts of the general officers, The appropriation of money is done in a loose and nolsy way and dishon- est and undeserving measures aie put through on the last day of the session, He is a ycung man of sterling worth and strictest Integrity. He has in the udministiation of the affaits of his office exercised the same judicious cate in conserving the intcrests of the taxpayer as he would in his own pris vate affaiix. The splendid sanitary condition of the county jail and the wholesome and wall cooked food ae ee BN Boke > a ene t eats .* pe: : i Os . f | > ~d J ek aT Ae! a8 % HE na ee” Pe P $ HON. HOWARD BURKE. served te the prisionars is a spler dad testimunial of his dese appheation tu the datics of his oflue, He isa terior to cvil docrs and plays no favorites in the execution of his official duties. He is a man who judges men by worth and character aud net the calor ef thei: shin, He has many fricnds among the cclored voters and he ap- picuates their friendship and has al- ways treated them fuinly, ‘They will stand by him in the prinauies, giving fhin that sulid support which he s0 bs deserves. PASSING OF TWO NOTED =” | COLORED ATTORNEYS! HON, ROB M'WILLIAMS DEAD! One of blest and Hest Known Ne- xro Atiorneys in the West Passen: Away at Excelsior Springs, Mo, | Kansas and the West was deeply affectud when the news was heralded over the country that Hon, RB, Me- Willams hud passed away at Excel- sior Springs, Mo, where he wert sevciul wecks axe in hope of regain- ing his shattered health, He had been ; ailing many inonths suffering from o complication of diveuses that could phot be overcome by the ablest experts In the incdical profesmon, and on the fae fast, he pussel away, Mr. M'Wilhams was one of the Jbuhtest men in the West and a jaw. yet of more than ordiniary ability. Asa pubhe speaker, he was logleal, clogquent and convencing—in fact he was one of (he most yisorous dchatore pructiiing before the Kansas bar, Mr. M'Wilhams graduated from the law depaitment of the Kansaw State; University with hone, and inumedi+ atdly took up the practice of his pra fession in Lawrence, his native aty Hare he remuined until about three| dears ago, When ae removed ta Wichi- ta, where he butt up a splendid prace} the and was recognized ax one of the foremost citizens of his race, and he did much to stimulate businesa andt industrial activity among his race.| He waa uw young man just approach: , ing the point where he could be of} Several hundred thousand dollars was appropriated and not half of the dele- gates present understuod what was being done. The Southern delegates asa rule ate nolsy and demonstrative. The Southern conferences ought to sen calm and thoughtful men who can and will obey the gavel. All meagutes should be championed by heads and spuhesman of the different conferences and not every man trying tu gain the floor at the same time. It can be truthfully said that the Afri- can delegater are far above the American colored man on decorum and dignity, He ts a polished grcntle- man, Let the American brother wake up, especially the South, }material bencfit to his ruce and man- hind In general His untimely demise maihe the closing of a carecr that Was most) prising, and Is a sad ‘Mow and a scthack ta the people of his community and the state at large. Bigeheanted, jully, jovial and most honable, ix a math of distinction that chagacterizcd hie avery move dn his short’ journcy on life's highway and Tis numerous decds ef Kindness will Humirate his pathway and guide him safely through the breakers of the great unknown ante a hind of eternal test He as survived by a wife und numer. eus-cther rclatives and filends, The Matwlealar joins in dap sympathy with these bereaved, and fect and hee Vieve that mankind 1 better on des court on his having dwellad amone us, Bunce be to his ashes HON 1. LO SME DP al Vromment Omaha, Neh, Attoracy Pound Dead in Mis Offwe, The following thice-tine Local fim the Omaha Enterprise tale all we Snow of the death of Hon, Med L fmith, one of the promincnt. attor- peys of that aty: “Me Mud 1. Smith was found ddan has oifee Thursday afte. hoon,” We have harned no further particu: May of the dcath uf this: promising, mrgelic man of the race, whose sudden eiomise will astound many: of Ds fuicnds in Topeka, Dut it fs pre uncd that it was a discuse of the Dott that causcd bis death, us for the past several yoats he had been Kowing fleshier, and no doubt de- \eloped a fatty degeneration of the Wart, Ma, Smith came West several ycars aye from Whnois and cast his Tot with the people of Omaha and coms mineed a career in life that brought him promnence in chunh, business and political affairg His manner Was pleasing und he soon won many fiends and made no enemies. We can say for Omubu that In the death of Fred LE, Smith she has lost a most valuable citizen. He was a member of the Episeopal church and a mem- per of the Masonic fraternity, MAPLE HILL. KAN. Thomas Bolton and men are putting ina cement walk for Frank Adams Mr and Mis, Joe Lane, of Chicago ate Visiting with Miss Amundy Oliser Paxico ball tam played Maple JI 12 to 6, ' Mrs. Arthuy Davis und two child. ‘yen, of Manhattan, spent Saturday and Sunday with Thomas Bulton and family, Mia, Nolan Cloudy, of Faxivo, spent thursday afterneon with Mrs, M, Wallace, Mix, McAdvo, of Carbondale, made a business tip here ‘Tuesday. Mr, Spence Simpson, of Alma, spent Saturday and Sundsy with his two daughters. Richard Wallace spent Sunday in Paxivo with K. 1. Otficcr and family, Qune a crowd fiom Parke attended the bull yame here, Mis, Wm, Walls was called te Kans sas City Sunday, Mes, Bridie Glen, who has been out south of town for the past month ts home agaln. Mus Grace Stanley with her two younger wsters spent Decoration day In Paxko with their uncle, ! Ned. i TI LATE RO McWILLEAMS Industrial Insitute ‘Dedicate Buildings, dhe commincncement cxvercises a the ‘Topcha Industral school was kieat event and the best in the hi tory of the achool dof, Carter Is te be congratulatcd on basing erectec fixe Jarge buildings on the campus ‘the girl's: dotmatery iy one of th best in the country, ‘The rooms are all first-class; aleam Deated, nice nev buds, mattresses, diessers, carpets tugs, fine ding hall, hage hitchen wath all moda improvements, a fine hand, the students all in uoiform,und he Is sill mahing «atended improve: ments baths and laundry bang at. tached, Two new buildings were ded: ated, The J.C. MeMullen Hall was one of these, Bishop Phillips of Nashville, Tenn, of the C. M. EL. church, preached the bacenlaueate sermon on Sunday, Rey. J. A. Hamlett, editor of | the Chrsvan Index, Intiuduceidl the speake erin a few well chosen remaths which electiifud the audience, Bishop Phil- Lips spoke for one hour on “The Spint of Human Kindness.” He gave much epcouragement ta the student body and his audience way ppell-bound at the marvelous efect, He pointed out the vast improvements that have been accomplished through the agency of human kindness, He is an able ora- tor and a man of great talent and abality, (State Journal, May 30,) “Each nation must produce its own reat men for leaders, and the same is true of the racez, We must have rchools in which these leaders ure! trained, and the industrial and cduca- Honal Institute hore ix laying well that foundation, Tem a one-room house where wo hindergartin school wus taught this institution has had] steady and permanent fiewth, aided 4y the chuntable peoplee who believe n Negra education, and the great tute of Kansas, until we hase the sponds rfal achuul we see here today.” The Rev. 1. C) Morals, 1 DD, of felona, Arh, president of the Nation- I Baptist convention, told of the rrowth of the Industrial Institute, wo miles cast of Topeka, in the above! vords yesterday afternoon at the) ummencemert excicises, The other; peukor was J, 1 Laramen, vice preae fant of the buatd of trustees who| resented the diplomas to the gradue/ tes und catended words of cargratus atiun to those who won the various} rizes of the jeur, Grectings from|. ‘urheyee were brought by the Rev,, | _W Whitted, chaplain of that ine. titution. The Rev, E. Arlington Wile | son, of Kansas City, Kan, president of tue Kansas Negro Baptist convene tion, made the intiaductory speech. | “there is ead of the navies of distinct Negro schools" salt ihe Bev Mr, Moris, in speahing: on the subs Acct, “Oppertunitica for Educated Nes Htocs"” “Not that Nero schools me psupcrion to the mixed schools, but the institutions of this hind have a special mission, us they ate adapted te the neds of a tising nace. We are only at the hegirning of hfe as fiee Ae tan ditivens, These who know the hortors of slavery can fudge of the paicas better than those whe have giown up since the war, ‘The Whtcracy of the Negro people has been decreased from 100 per cent to fess than Se per cent. One million of them own that own homes, ‘this is more thin w miracle, it is a transfige uration,” At the dedication of of McMullen Industral hall for heyy a tablet was unsaid upon which ae these words: “J, C. MeMullen Hall, Deduated ag a Landnath on the Journey form 250 Years of Unrequited Tol to Freedom, Education and Humanity." Mr. Mee Mullen was seprenented at the dedicas tion by TB, Clath, of Oakland, Cal, the present home of Colonel MeMuls Jen, whe is a former Kansan, It ia said a Neto saved his hfe during the Civil war, and since then he has been uw fiend of the race, Judgee J, S. West of the supreme court made the dedicutery addsess at the new $25,000 girls! dormitory, which the legislature appropriated $15,000, Andew Curnegie donating the ather $10,000. An inspection of the new buildings together with the jiterary and industrial exhiluts closed the day's program, The members of the graduating Vass are: Normal traiming, Robert fiver, Jessie Pery, Margaret Bulley ind Mannie Knox, Mr, Greer also ree eiscd a diploma in tailoring, Miss ‘erry in cookin and Miss Knox in ewing und cooking, Industrial, Em- Nt Davin, Irene ‘Thompson, Ethel ublett and Pearl Lee in coking and ewing; Ruby MeBiide In cooking and ‘sclyn Rodgers In sewing, A prize of a set of book» was pres ented to Samuel Martin, of Soudan, rica, for the beat work in Gaurpens ty. Prizes for the neatest rooms in he dormitory went to Della Rell and finnie Bradford, fist; Sulhe and Nelyn Rodgers, second Pictures wr the rooms were given, A gold atch and chain were given to James ruses for being the most manly oune man of the school A chuck 4 $12500 was presented to the patd of trustees by the faculty and judents for un clectrie drop curtain rr othe assembly hall, A unusical oxTaM was given by the pupils, ute inged by Wy I, Catter, puncipals . Wy Freeman, aselstunt principal, nd the other teachers, W. OW, Mills and John V. Abrahams, P the doar of trustees; Secretary: 1, Coburn, D, O, Coe, the Rev, J, , Everett, Mro. W. A. Johnson and is, Noble Prentis were present at @ exercises, B J. E. LEWIS. Grand Chancellor. Box 1017, Wichita, Kansas. To all Grand Lodge Office of the Order of Knights 1. Whereas, Article 14 diction of North America annually in July on the floor at the proceeding session 2. And whereas, at the next session in Wichita 3. Therefore, I, Jno. do hereby direct that the in the city of Wichita, u. 9 o'clock a. m. 4. The Board of Conv at 2 o'clock p. m. on Monday July twenty-second Lodge. All officers must day the twenty-second day 6. Officers of the Sub B. G. K. of R. and S., 1156 station 1 to 5, page eighty-so all Emergency and other 7. Officers of the Sub B. Box 154, Paola, Kansas Beneficiary Laws, page 4 8. Deputy Grand Charge before the 15th of July, with 9. The Supreme Court Pythias afore mentioned 10. Public Memorial Service by the Grand Prelate, R. 11. The Supreme Charge invited to attend our session 2. No Representatives sent Tax and Grand Charge Pass word. Each Lodge 13. No Past Chancellor 14. The Past Chancellor 15. For Past Chancellor 16. The arrangements surpass previous efforts. Miller is putting forth c. 17. For information re man, 517 North Main Street Let "Harmony" be may be heralded through Attest: To all Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy, and of the Order of Knights of Pythias of the Grand 1. Whereas, Article IV, Section 1 of the Custodication of North America, South America, Europe annually in July on the fourth Tuesday at 9 o'clock at the proceeding session; 2. And whereas, at the last session held in the next session in Wichita, Kansas. 3. Therefore, I, Jno. E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor hereby direct that the officers, representative in the city of Wichita, under the care of Taos, O'clock a. m. 4. The Board of Control or, "Beneficiary Law at 2 o'clock p. m. on Monday July twenty-second. 5. The Committee on Finance is hereby directed Monday July twenty-second (22) for the purpose of Lodge. All officers must have their books properly laid the twenty-second (22). A certified check. 6. Officers of the Subordinate Lodges are by G. K. of R. and S., 1156 Clay Street, Topeka, Nebraska, to 105, page eighty-one (81) of revised order to all Emergency and other taxes due and unpaid. 7. Officers of the Subordinate Lodges are by R. Box 154, Paola, Kansas, not later than July. Beneficiary Laws, page forty-four (44), also as a Deputy Grand Chancellors are hereby directed the 15th of July, with a full report of concern. 8. The Supreme Court Order of Calanthe is Pythias afore mentioned. Separate halls have been set up. Public Memorial Service will be held only by the Grand Prelate, Rev. J. W. Gordon, Iola. 11. The Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Officer, invited to attend our sessions. 2. No Representatives whose Lodge has failed the Grant Tax and Grand Chancellor fee will be all pass word. Each Lodge is entitled to one (1) Lodge. 13. No Past Chancellor will be allowed voice. 14. The Past Chancellor degree will be confined. 15. For Past Chancellor Credentials, write to: 16. The arrangements being made by the local purpursal previous efforts. Board and room shall filler is putting forth every effort in getting the information relative to stopping plague, 517 North Main Street. Let "Harmony" be our watchword through which be heralded throughout the Universe as my attest: To all Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy, Grand Chancellors, Chancellor Commanders, Grand Representatives and Members of the Order of Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, Greeting: 1. Whereas, Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution of the Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Kansas Jurisdiction of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, provides that the Grand Lodge shall meet annually in July on the fourth Tuesday at 9 o'clock a.m. at such place as may be determined, the place of meeting to be fixed at the proceeding session; 2. And whereas, at the last session held in the City of Iola, Kansas on the 25 to 27 days of July, 1911 it was decided to hold the next session in Wichita, Kansas. 3. Therefore, I, Jno. E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor of the Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of the above Jurisdiction, do hereby direct that the officers, representatives, members and Grand Court Order of Calanthe assemble in Nineteenth Annual in the city of Wichita, under the care of Taos Lodge No. 10 and Arla Court No. 7 on the twenty-third (23) day of July, 1912 at 9 o'clock a.m. 4. The Board of Control or, "Beneficiary Board" are hereby directed to assemble in the Castle Hall of Taos Lodge No. 10 at 2 o'clock p.m. on Monday July twenty-second (22) to transact such business as may legally come before them. 5. The Committee on Finance is hereby directed to assemble at the Castle Hall of Taos Lodge No.10 at 11 o'clock a.m. on Monday July twenty-second (22) for the purpose of auditing the books and accounts of the officers handling funds of the Grand Lodge. All officers must have their books properly balanced and be in the hands of the Committee not later than 10 o'clock Monday the twenty-second (22). A certified check must be exhibited showing your balance. 6. Officers of the Subordinate Lodges are hereby directed to forward their reports and Per Capita Tax to Sir H. I. Monroe, G. K. of R. and S., 1156 Clay Street, Topeka, Kansas, on or before the 15th day of July in accordance with Article XVIII, Section 1 to5, page eighty-one (81) of revised constitution under date of 1910 or suffer the penalties provided in said article. Also all Emergency and other taxes due and unpaid. 7. Officers of the Subordinate Lodges are hereby directed to forward their Endowment report to Sir G. W. Lowry, G. S. E. B., Box 154, Paola, Kansas, not later than July tenth (10) or suffer the penalties provided by Article I. Paragraph 3, 4 and 5. Beneficiary Laws, page forty-four (44), also all special tax unpaid. 10. Public Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church conducted by the Grand Prelate, Rev. J. W. Gordon, Iola, Kansas. 11. The Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Officers and Officers of other Sister States, of the above Jurisdiction are fraternally invited to attend our sessions. 2. No Representatives whose Lodge has failed to send in their Per Capita Tax, Emergency Tax, Special Assessment, Endowment Tax and Grand Chancellor fee will be allowed voice in the Grand Lodge. Nor will they be invested with the Semi Annual Pass word. Each Lodge is entitled to one (1) Representative. 13. No Past Chancellor will be allowed voice in the Grand Lodge who has not paid their Annual Tax of 25 cents. 14. The Past Chancellor degree will be conferred Tuesday afternoon, 2:30 p. m. The fee is $2.00. 15. For Past Chancellor Credentials, write to Sir H. I. Monroe, G. K. of R. and S., which will be furnished free of charge. 16. The arrangements being made by the local committee for the entertainment of the coming session will equal if it does not surpass previous efforts. Board and room shall not exceed $1.00 per day. Indications point to large attendance. Colonel F. O. Miller is putting forth every effort in getting the Uniform Rank of the various companies to attend this session. 17. For information relative to stopping place and other matters pertaining to the session address Dr. H. T. Bolden, Chairman. 517 North Main Street. Let "Harmony" be our watchword throughout the session, so that when the hour for adjournment shall have arrived we may be heralded throughout the Universe as not only have done nobly and worthily, but that we have done things successfully. Respectfully submitted. Attest: H. I. MONROE, Grand Keeper of Record and Seal. JOHN E. LEWIS, Grand Chancellor. KANSAS CITY, KAN. The Peoples' Forum convened at the usual place and the audience listened to a brief but inspiring program. President Gregg led in current events and was followed by several from the general assembly. Quotations were given by many. All of the music was patriotic on account of the nearness to Memorial Day. The most prominent feature of the program was the paper by Dr. Bosfield of Kansas City, Mo. It contained sensible facts about obtaining health certificates for marriage, etc., and was applauded and discussed favorably. Prof. J. D. Bowser, of Kansas City, Mo., and Dr. Hayden spoke well on teh paper. Some were in favor of adjourning the Forum June 2nd for recreation till September, others with the president wanted to continue. It will be decided at the next meeting. The Commencement Exercises, of Sumner High school, were held in the Auditorium of the Kansas City, Kansas High School to over 1,500 spectators. The audience was entertained by the following program: Theme, "Great Negro Dead;" overture, "Poet and Peasant," Suppe Bodene's Orchestra; music, "Royal of the Leaves," Veazie, High School Chorus; invocation, Rev. Bowren; music, (a) "The Shoogy Shoo," Mayhew, (b) "The City Choir," Parks, Girls Glee club; "Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield," Miss Beatrice A. Barksdale; Sojourner Truth, Miss Ruth Bradley; quartet, "Snowflakes," Miss G. Johnson, Lottie Tipton, M. Botts, Ida Tallahferro; "Paul Lawrence Dunbar," Miss Jessica Neely; "Trodrick Douglas," Miss Orphus Scott; music, (a) "Drink to Me With Thine Eyes," (b) "Cause Id Nothing Else to Do," Boy's Glee club; "Phillis Wheatley," Miss Myrtle Stewart; "Benjamin Banneker," Miss Lolo Terrell; Concert Waltz, "Spring," Lincke, Bodene's Orchestra; Awarding of Diplomas, Mr. W. R. Trotter, president of the Board of Education; Address to the graduates, Prof. Marquiss; Music, "The Heavens Aie Telling," Hayden; Benediction. The program was fine but the majority of that vast concuorse of people seemed to award Miss Jessie Neely the honors for oratory as was evidenced by their ap- PROCESS Mrs. District Deputy, Grand Chancellor of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of IV, Section 1 of the Constitution of the USA, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, fourth Tuesday at 9 o'clock a.m. at such time; the last session held in the City of Iola, Utah, Kansas. E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor of the Sunny State officers, representatives, members and under the care of Taos Lodge No. 10 and 11. Control or, "Beneficiary Board" are hereby directed to transact Finance is hereby directed to assemble and (22) for the purpose of auditing the books their books properly balanced and (22). A certified check must be exhibited.ordinate Lodges are hereby directed to Clay Street, Topeka, Kansas, on or before June (81) of revised constitution under other taxes due and unpaid. ordinate Lodges are hereby directed to Tas, not later than July tenth (10) or forty-four (44), also all special tax unpensilators are hereby directed to forward with a full report of conditions in their Order of Calanthe is hereby directed to Separate halls have been arranged for service will be held on Wednesday evening. J. W. Gordon, Iola, Kansas. Chancellor, Supreme Officers and Officers of Sessions. Whose Lodge has failed to send in their annuallor fee will be allowed voice in the is entitled to one (1) Representative. I will be allowed voice in the Grand Lodge degree will be conferred Tuesday after Credentials, write to Sir H. I. Monroe, being made by the local committee for Board and room shall not exceed $1.00 every effort in getting the Uniform Ranitive to stopping place and other matters. Our watchword throughout the session, about the Universe as not only have done plause as she stepped to the front to begin and the prolonged encore and ovation they gave her when she finished speaking. She also received the greatest applause when she received her diploma. She certainly made a powerful impression when she gave such a glowing tribute to Dunbar, our poet. The others who spoke also did well Miss Barksdale told of our great singer; Miss Bradley of our lecturer; Miss Scott of our orator of Emancipation; Miss Stewart of our poetess and Miss Terrell of our scientist and inventor. The orchestra discussed some of the most classical music and also accompanied the fine chorus of fifty voices making as much harmony as 170 singers. The boys' club, the stars of Kansas City, I course received a tipple encore and ovation. They with Prof. Reynolds as their leader, are capable of singing anywhere in the United States. Tickets were free and the exclusive and well behaved were present. Prof. Philip Brown held his closing exercises at the white high school at Argentine May 21th. The audience was large and the exercises good. Stowe school held its exercises at Summer High school to a large and appreciative audience. Douglass school charged $0.00 from its exercises May 20th. The Young Woman's club held its last meeting at Mrs. Gloed's and closed for vacation. Mrs. Miller, of Wichita, is visiting Mrs. J. W. Jones. Miss Johnson, a teacher from Oklahoma, who was visiting Mrs. Perry returned to her home. Mr. D. Booker, who graduated from the Veterinary college at Toronto, Canada, is visiting his parents here. Mrs. Damron, president of Summer Relief Corps, attended the Department Convention at Wichita. Mr. C. Long, High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons of Kansas, made a flying trip to Leavenworth, where he recalled some warrants. Mr. and Mrs. Plow on Everett, gave a nice dinner party to their intimate friends. Dr. rad Mrs. S. H. Thompson entertained with a reception many strangers to the General Conference and were assisted by some of their Office of the Grand Chancellor of the Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, State of Kansas. Supreme Jurisdiction of North America, South America, Europe, Asia. Africa and Australia. PROCLAMATION No. 5. WICHITA, KANSAS, MAY 26, 1912. Chancellor Commanders, Grand Reporter of Kansas, Greeting: The Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of the Crown and Australia, provides that the Grand Place as may be determined, the place in Kansas on the 25 to 27 days of July, 1885. The Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias and Grand Court Order of Calanthe assemble and Arla Court No. 7 on the twenty-third day. He directed to assemble in the Castle Hall at such business as may legally come before at the Castle Hall of Taos Lodge No. 7, the books and accounts of the officers hand in be in the hands of the Committee not be limited showing your balance. He forward their reports and Per Capita Tax before the 15th day of July in accordance with date of 1910 or suffer the penalties proclaimed. He forward their Endowment report to Sister of the penalties provided by Article 112 said. With their commissions to the office of the General District and the future outlook, he hold its session at the same time and for these sessions. During at 8 o'clock p.m. at the New Hope Lodge. With other Sister States, of the above June. Per Capita Tax, Emergency Tax, Special Grand Lodge. Nor will they be invested. A judge who has not paid their Annual Tax,午夜, 2:30 p.m. The fee is $2.00. G. K. of R. and S., which will be furnished to the entertainment of the coming session per day. Indications point to large stock of the various companies to attend their meetings pertaining to the session address. So that when the hour for adjournment is nobly and worthily, but that we have respectfully submitted, JOHN E. LEWIS, Grand Chancellor. intimate friends and patrons. The largest reception given during General Conference was when the ladies of Rev. Bacote's church were hostesses and entertained both Missionary societies of the two Kan as Cities and their friends and all of the delegates so the conference. I reception is held r* the Second Baptist church and over three hundd were evil. Mrs. Wm. Montgomery and her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Clayborn will go to Na hville, Tenn. June 10th. Mr. Townsend, a teacher at Dauglass school, has gone to California to visit for the summer. Ray, Bowen, of Fulton, Mo., was a visitor here during last week. One of the oral features of the week was a three course lunch given by Mr. L. H. Nuttall, 792 New Jersey avenue the 19th in honor of Prof Chus, S. Smith, the official stenographer for the General Conference and also Instructor in Commercialism at Wilberforce college Wilberforce, Ohio. The guests present were: Mesdames Susie Johnson, Eugene C Mosley, of Kansas City, Mo. Prof. Smith is a cousin of Prof Nuttall's whom he has not seen for several years. The programs for Western University Commencement are out. The closing exercises last about nine days. Mesdames Annie Edwards and Mattie C Robinson, Rev. J. P. Morris, Dr and Mrs. T. J. Ross returned Friday morning from attending General Conference at Kansas City, Mo. and report a pleasant time. The Baccalaureate sermon of the graduating class of the High school was preached by Rev. J. P. Morlst at the A. M. K. church May 26th. Mrs. Sadie Brown, who suffered a stroke of paralysis two weeks ago is still quite feeble. Miss Parlie Thompson is also numbared among the sick. Mr. Henry Garland is conducting a fine restaurant. Grand Master Delancy, of the United Brothers of Friendship, is tour- McALESTER, OKLA. Pythias of Kansas Jurisdiction and Lodge shall meet an issue of meeting to be fixed in 1911 it was decided to hold of the above Jurisdiction, table in Nineteenth Annual (23) day of July, 1912 at Hall of Taos Lodge No. 10 before then. at 11 o'clock a.m. on mailing funds of the Grand later than 10 o'clock Mon- Tax to Sir H. I. Monroe, with Article XVIII, Sec- provided in said article. Al- Sir G. W. Lowry, G. S. E. H. Paragraph 3, 4 and 5. Grand Chancellor on or be- for the Order. place as the Knights of Baptist Church conducted jurisdiction are fraternally Special Assessment, Endowed with the Semi Annual of 25 cents.ished free of charge. will equal if it does not attendance. Colonel P. O. his session. Dr. H. T. Bolden, Chair-nt shall have arrived we done things successfully. 1 1 7 34 ing the State in the interest of lodges. Dr. G. T. Gray, our popular physician and surgeon is doing great good and has a large practice. The second grand rally for Ward's Chapel A. M. E. church will be held June 30, Rev. P. J. Ross, B. D., pastor and H. A. Guess and H. C. Gipson, trustees. Mr. W. L. Easter, of Oswego, Kan., spent a few days in our city, the guest of Mr. Wash. Hunter. Parsons, Kansas Miss Elli Bridgewater, who has been attending the Southern Christian Institute at Edwards, Miss., arrived home Saturday evening to spend the summer vacation with her relatives. Mesdames Medie Cooper, W. G. Davidson and Ida Glass entertained Thursday evening at a social at the Christian church for the benefit of the trustees. Mr. Premaine Wood, of Winfield, arrived in the city Saturday evening to spend the summer with his father, Mr. J. W. Wood. Evening Social club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Patterson for the purpose of planning an outing party to Neosho river May 30th. Miss Iva Venters, of Vinita, Okla. arrived in the city Tuesday morning to be the guest of Miss Mabel Haynes for a few days. Messy, M. Kinchon and L. R. Wilson, of Oswego, were pleasant visitors at the Bachelor Boys club Monday evening. Miss Georgia Penny and Hiss Dora Warfield left Tuesday morning for Kansas City, Mo. where they will visit friends and relatives for a few days. Miss Stella Foster charmingly entertained the Optimate club Friday evening at her home, 2117 West Morgan. The evening was pleasantly spent in social games and music, after which the hostess served a dainty two course luncheon. Mr. Claude H. Organ, of Jefferson City, Mo, who has been in the for the past few days, left Mon evening for Dallas, Texas, where he will remain for sometime. tertaining events of the season was the Annual Commencement exercises of the Douglass school Eighth Grade students held at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church Monday evening. The church was beautifully decorated with red and white roses and large palms, while the platform was arrayed with vases of pink roses and carnations. Lawyer Iden, president of the Board of Education delivered an eloquent and able address, commending the students for their excellent work and progress. The musical numbers of the rpggram were also worthy of mention. The Jewell Art club enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. E. P. Robertson, East Clark. A beautiful program was rendered, of which the monthly art exhibit was an interesting feature. Among the out of town guests were: Mrs. Jackson of Tilasco, Mo., Mrs. Bessie Amos and Mrs. Mary Gray of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Albert Dugge, Misses Dora Warfield and Georgia Penny were also pleasant and welcome visitors. After enjoying a sumptuous repast the club adjourned to meet May 3rd with Mrs. A. H. Morton. Rev. T. B Pierce, of Pittsburg, was in the city Monday evening to attend the Commencent exercises of the Douglas school. While here he was the guest of Prof. A. E. Clark. Mrs. A. H. Morton and Miss Mary Smith have returned from Kansas City, Kansas, where they attended the General Conference. Mr. Woodson Porter, of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of his brother, Mr. Walker Porter. Mrs. Geo. W. McKinney, of St. Louis, arrived Saturday evening to spend the summer with her aunt, Mrs. N. C. Blair. Mr. Robt. Morton returned Monday morning from a week's stay at Kansas City, Mo. Miss Victoria Wallace, of St. Louis, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. N. C. Blair, returned home Sunday evening. The Y. P. S. C. enjoyed a very pleasant time at their dancing party Monday evening at Forest Park pavilion. ENID. OKLA. Misses Alberta and Zula Douglass, of Crescent, Ohla, were in Enid last Friday attending the school exercises. They were highly entertained while here and express their desire to return. The people of Enid were surprised at the way the star witnesses in the Hobs trial have lowered our race. Miss Reto Wells has just finished school at Crescent and returned home. She will attend Normal at Guthrie next week. Miss Wells is an accomplished young woman and a great future awaits her. Mrs. H. L. Yancy is here visiting relatives and will go to Hennessy next week. PROGRESS IN PITTSBURG Indeed the colored people of Pittsburg should congratulate themselves upon having within their number such men as Reverend J. T. Elias Rev. S. A. Williams, M. Joe Pierce, A. C. Button, W. E. James, J. R. Robins, John Eason and Rufus Glenn, who have organized themselves into what is known as the Pierce & Elias Investment Company. This company has solely for its object the happiness and welfare of the colored people of this vicinity and is sparing no pains in putting forth every effort to bring about the same. Those composing this company are among the best citizens of Dittbaugh, each having the reputation of being Christian gentleman, full of push and pluck. Therefore we feel safe to say that any organization composed of such men as these will certainly be successful. Although the organization has been but a few days the company has purchased a very desirable piece of property on North Broadway, on which there is a nice large building the second floor having been converted into a spacious hall which will be used for lodges and public gatherings. In the near future the Company will open some business enterprise on the first floor. On last Friday night, May 18, a grand display was bad at the opening of the above mentioned hall. A large crowd attended, many friends and well-wishers from the neighboring towns witnessed the occasion. The program was excellent—one of the season's best, being spiced with a few short pointed addresses and a very timely paper by Mrs. Daisy Reed, subject, "Negro Advancement." The audience was favored with the presence of Mayor Graves and Mrs. Graves. His address was full of encouragement and inspiration, pointing to the young people a higher notion of business life, insisting that this is essential to receiving Pittsburg High school Gleeng beautifully which showed signs of excellent training. Again I say we should be proud of this company and should do our test to boost it to the highest heights. For would we climb, we must lift as we climb. WEIR CITY, KAN. Mrs. Lillie Davis arrived home on the 21st ult. from Clarence, Okla., after spending a month at the bedside of her brother who died. Mrs. Elliza Jones died in Pittsburg on the 20th ult. and was buried on the 22nd. She was born in Nashville, Tenn., in 1852, and came to Weir in 1891. She was a member of St. John Baptist church and a member of the Daughters of Tullor and the Household of Ruth. Rev. J. E. Elias preached the funeral sermon. She leaves two daughters to mourn her demise. Mrs. Mary Edmond is ill. Both lodges and temples of the U. B. P. and S. M. T. of Yale attended the Thanksgiving sermon here on the 26th alt. which was preached by Rev. Geo. McNeal, G. M., of Kansas City. Mr. Nathan Davis, formerly of this city, but now of Kansas City, arrived home on May 24th to attend his grandmother's funeral. INDEPENDENCE KAN. The many friends of Mr. Jovett Roberts will be grieved to know of his death. He was buried last Friday from the residence on South Eighteenth street. The Goldenrod Social club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Croones on West Maple street. There lunch was served and everyone reports a pleasant time. The club will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. McCullough next week. The Willing Worker's Embroidery club was entertained by Miss Davis at Mrs. Adams on West Sycamore street. The club is progressing nicely under its president, Mrs. S. Simmons. They will be entertained by Mrs. Rosa Estes next Wednesday. The Autumn Leaf Art club was entertained by Mrs. Adams of west Sycamore street last Thursday. The meeting was of a business nature. The club will give a banquet at the G. A. R. hall next Thursday evening. Mr. Tremaine Woods, of Winfield, passed through the city Saturday en route to Parsons, Kan. He took dinner with Mrs. J. McCullough. Mr. Leroy Moore, of Western, Kansas, is in the city visiting Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Cabbell on West Maine street. Mr. Lincoln Roberson, of Neodesha, Kansas, was in the city on last Saturday on business. Mr. Wm. West and Mrs. Chas. Neal were in the city last week attending court. Rev. J. W. Warren returned last Saturday from Kansas City, where he attended General Conference. Misses Beatrice Taylor, Alice Fluellen and Pen Easter will leave the 3rd to attend the Commencement exercises at Western University, Quindale, Kansas. What's the matter with class number two of Quinn chapel? The colored ministers of our city organized a Ministerial Alliance on last Monday, Rev. Charles Peal, president, Rev. J. W. Warren, secretary, Rev. J. J. Cablell, treasurer. The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Harri of West Maple was struck by lightning last Friday night during the storm. The family was away and the home and contents were totally destroyed. The Willing Workers Embroidery club met at the home of Mrs. DeLoyd, 1218 West Maple. The afternoon was enjoyed by all present. At 4:15 a dainty two course lunch was served, after which Mrs. Ester entertained with one of her beautiful selections. Rev. B. M. Stradford preached a very able sermon at the A. M. E. church last Sunday morning. Master J. W. V. Warren fell from the porch on last Sunday and scratched his face very badly. Rev. Charles Teal preached at Cherryvale last Sunday week. The people are always glad to see Rev. Teal. He is ex-pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist church. WICHLEA, KAN. Miss Ida Wilson entertained "The Jolly Three" Sunday afternoon, June 2d at her residence on North Main Street. The evening was spent in music and conversation. Refreshments consisting of ice cream, cake, fruit of strawberries and watermelon were served. Those who enjoyed Miss Wilson's hospitality were: Miss Ida Harvey, Mossrs. Henry Dixon and Lewis Payne. The Dunbar Lyceum met Friday evening May 31st at New Hope Baptist church. A special program was rendered in honor of the Eighth grade graduates. An interesting talk was given to the graduates by Rev. N. E. Roberts. Friday evening, June 7th, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, one of the great Negro club women, gave a lecture at New Hope Baptist church, which was indeed interesting and enjoyed by all. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Candidates in all Sections of Kansas to Be Voted on at Primarics Aug. 6, 1912- Take Your Choice. SHAWNEE COUNTY. H. W. BOMGARDNER Candidate for Coroner, Shawnee County, Subject to Action of Republican Primarica. OSCAR K. SWAYZE, Candidate for Clerk of Shawnee County, Subject to Republican Primarien. Vote for Your Old Friend, TIM DONOVAN, Candidate for Marshal of the Court of Topeka. JONATHAN D. NORTON, Sheriff of Shawnee County, announces his candidacy for re-election, subject to the Republican primaries. J. W. BELL, announces his candidacy for SHERIFF ... of Shawnee county subject to the Democratic Primaries. HUGH MacFARLAND Candidate for Probate Judge, Shawnee County. I will appreciate your votes. Subject to Republican Primaries. R. L. THOMAS Candidate for Clerk of the District Court Shawnee County, subject to Republican primaries DR. JOHN H. RINEHART Candidate for CORONER Shawnee County, subject to th decision of the Republican primaries. W. F. SCHOCH, Probate and Juvenile Judge, is a candidate for renomination at the primary, August 6th, 1912. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County, Commissioner city district, for second term. Second, third and fourth wards. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Commissioner of Shawnee County, embracing the second, third and fourth wards of Topeka, subject to the Republican primaries, August 6th, 1912. I Would Appreciate Your Vote JOHN BERTENSHAW Attorney at Law, Independence, Kansas, candidate for Republican Nomination for PROBATE JUDGE Subject to the action of the primary August 6th, 1912. I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Probate Judge of Montgomery county, subject to the primary election August 6, 1912. ROY T. OSBORN. 511 South 4th St., Independence, Kan. C. S. MEARS. With Mears Abstract Company. Independence. Kansas. Republican candidate for Register of Deeds, Montgomery County. For County Commissioner..... Please announce that I am a candidate before the primary for renomination for the office of County Commissioner on the Republican ticket in the Second district, on August 6th. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination of Register of Deeds of Montgomery County, Kansas, subject to the primaries to be held August 6, 1912. I. D. WINTERS, Independence, Rural Route 3. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner of the Third district of Montgomery County, subject to the decision of the Republican voters of that district as expressed at the primaries August 6, 1912. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination of County Attorney of Montgomery County, Kansas, subject to the primary to be held August 6, 1912. S. S. ORWIG. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Attorney of Montgomery County, subject to the primaries to be held August 6, 1912. CHAS. D. ISE, CFFEYVILLE, KAN. ED. LOVE, of Independence, Montgomery county, hereby announces himself a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Republican primaries. Editor: After nearly thirty years of unswerving fidelity to the Republ ican candidates of this county I desire to announce that I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Register of Deeds of Morlgomery County, subject to the choice of the voters t the primary, August 6, 1912. E. A. ROSSER Clerk of the District Court. Editor; Please announce that I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office of Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, subject to the action of the voters at the primary August 6, 1912. W. R. HOBBS. Clerk of the District Court, Sumner County, Candidate for Republican Nomination, for the primary to be held August 6th, 1912 A. J. BANKS, WELLINGTON, KAN, Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Deeds of Sumner County. Primary August 6th, 1912. Treasurer. I am a candidate for the nomination for county treasurer subject to the will of Republican voters as expressed at the primaries August 6. JOHN L. WADMAN. Register of Deeds. The Plaindealer is authorized to announce Sam II. Conner of Sycamore township as a candidate for the Republican nomination for register of deeds, subject to the will of the voters at the primary August 6, 1912. HARVEY COUNTY. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of County Attorney, of Harvey county, subject to the Republican primary to be held August 6th, 1912 Candidate for re-nomination for Register of Deeds, subject to the Republican primaries to be held August 6, 1912. JOHN A. HUNTER, Candidate for re-nomination to the office of County Clerk, subject to Republican primaries August 6, 1912. EDWARD DUNKELBERGER, Candidate for re-nomination for Clerk of the District Court, subject to the Republican primaries August 6, 1912. DOUGLASS COUNTY. J. L. BRADY Announces His Cnadidacy for Congressman, Second District, Subject to Republican Primaries. JAMES GILL COWLEY COUNTY. Settled in Baver Township, 1871, which is still his place of residence. E. W. COULSON Republican Candidate for re-election for Register of Decas. Arkansas City, Kansas. Co. E, 78th Ohio Vol. Inf., Nov., 1861, to July, 1861. County Superintendent. I hereby announce my candidacy as county superintendent of Cowley County subject to the republican primaries to be held August 6, 1912. M. MAY ADAMS. CLERK DISTRICT COURT. I hereby announce my candidacy for clerk of the District Court, of Cowley county., on the Republican ticket for the primary to be held August 6th, 1912. A. C. BANGS. E. W. COULSON. Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Deeds of Cowley RENO COUNTY. ALBERT G. LANDER Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Deeds of Reno County. Primary August 6th, 1912. I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election as State Senator from the Thirty-sixth Kansas district, sub- ject to the Republican primaries. EMERSON CAREY. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination for county clerk, subject to the republican primaries to be held August 6. ALLEN COUNTY. C. C. McCARTY For Probate Judge. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of Probate Judge, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary, and will be thankful to my friends for their support. A. MARR Iola, Kansas. Candidate for County Treasurer Subject to the action of Republican Primary August 6. GEO. SE7YMOUR Republican Candidate for County Clerk. MRS. E. W. MYLER Republican Candidate for County Superintendent of Schools Superintendent of Schools. Republican Primary Aug. 6, 1912. Yours. LABETTE COUNTY. I hereby announce to the Republicans of Labette county my candidacy for clerk of the District Court, subject to the will of the Republicans at the primary election. It is conceded that my nomination will add strength to the ticket and harmony in the party throughout the county on this office. George A. Albrecht, Fairview township W. H. COLUMBIA of Checotopa, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Labette county. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Attorney of Labette County, subject to the primaries to be held August 6, 1912. W. A. DISCH, PARSONS, KANSAS, Announcements. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the republican nomination for county commissioner from the third district of Labette County, subject to the primaries August 6, 1912. R. D. TALBOTT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Democratic nomination for clerk of the District Court of Labette County, subject to the voice of the people at the primaries August 6, 1912. MILES MOORE. I desire to announce my candidacy for the republican nomination for county commissioner from the third district of Labette County, subject to the primaries August 6, 1912. J. L. WAITE, Sr. TRANKLIN COUNTY. I announce my candidacy for the nomination for sheriff of Franklin County subject to the Republican primary next August and subject to the will of the voters of he county. GRANT SMITH. I take this opportunity to announce to the citizens of this county that I am a candidate for the nomination for Probate Judge on he Republican ticket. WALTER PLEASANT. SEDGWICK COUNTY State Senator of Sedgwick County, is a candidate for re-election, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. J. L. LELAND, County Clerk of Sedgwick County, candidate for re-election, subject to Republican primaries, August 6, 1912. JOSEPH BOWMAN, Register of Deeds of Sedgwick County, candidate for re-election, subject to Republican primaries. D. A. McCANLESS, Probate Judge of Sedgwick County, candidate for re-election, subject to Democratic primaries. EMPORIA, LYON COUNTY. We are authorized to announce the name of L. B. Kellogg, of Emporia, Kan., as a candidate for the Republi- can nomination for judge of the Disti- ct Court for this judicial district, at the August, 1912, primary election. ATCHISON COUNTY. B. P. WAGGENER, Democratic Candidate for State Senator, Subject to Action of Voters of Atchison and Jackson Counties. C. M. VOELKER, Republican Candidate for County Clerk of Atchison County, Kansas. Primary August 6, 1912. CHASE COUNTY. W. C. AUSTIN, Republican Candidate for State Printer. Present Incumbent. Primaries August 6, 1912. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for County Treasurer of Miami County, subject to Republican voters at the primaries. Respectfully. Register of Deeds of Miami County is a candidate for re-nomination subject to the wishes of the Republican primaries. Clerk of the District Court of Miami County is a candidate for renomination, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. BOURBON COUNTY. J. H. CRIDER, Bourbon County's Candidate for Congress from the Second Congressional District of Kansas. JUDGE W. R. BIDDLE Announces his candidacy for District JUDGE. Subject to the will of the Republicans of Linn, Bourbon and Crawford Counies. Register of Deeds. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination for Register of Deeds, subject to the approval of the Republican voters at the August primary. IRA TRAVIS. For Clerk of the District Court. I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office of Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery county, subject to the primary election, Aug. 6th, 1912. RICHARD ALLEN, Independence, Kas. 2. P. Claassen, President. C. B. Warkentin, Vice President, H. H. Johnston, Cashier. C. W. Claassen, Asst. Cashier. The Kansas State Bank Capital and Surplus, $92,000. NEWTON, KANSAS. Directors: C. B. Warkentin, S. M. Swartz, Dr. J. T. Axtell, J. H. Linn., J. H. McNair, S. A. Hanlin, J. A. Randall., J. G. Reigler, Thos. 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And can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hairs a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath tha a the hair, removing the dandruff, and it will the curliest head of hair. Bauce the comb is never heated. The steel head to flame of the alcohol or gas heater. from the heating bar, then, after the bar is bea- by a turt of the handle. Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write Minneapolis, Minnesota. & Gaines, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERFAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. 636 Quincy. Both Phones 52 Seekers Stop at The Hotel," its curative waters is only thirty. G, : : Proprietor RESIDENCE BELL 15 ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. intered at the Postoffice at Toppe as Second class Mail Master Poetical Southern Sentiment. A charge to keep we have, A Negro to maintain, A never-dying thirst for power, To bind him with a chain. To serve the present age, Our pockets we must fill, O, may it all our power engage, To make him foot the bill. Arm us with jealous care, To make him know his place, And O, thy servant, Lord prepare To tule the Negro race. Help us to rob and cheat The Negro on the sly, And may we read our conscience clear Manila, P. I., April 19, '12. NICK: Saw copy of your paper in Shanghai, China, some time ago. Yours truly, J. A. OVER. --- The United States government has consented to let this country supply arms and ammunition to the Cuban government in arming troops and volunteers in putting down the uprising. This is much better than this government butting in over there in the way of armed intervention. With all his supposed glory and honor achieved in the primary election in Ohio, and with his seeming popularity, Thudore Rosevelt was not able to persuade the Ohio constitutional convention to adopt his "recall" idea, which indicates that the colonel's brand of insanity is not always necessarily fatal. But it will take some strong remedies to heal up all the sore places made by the lance of this blatant demagogue. The proposed scheme of Roosevelt to mobilize an army of ballies in Chicago a week before the opening of the Republican National convention for the purpose of bulldozing his way through to the nomination shows the true character of the man. Such a scheme is in order for a sample of the James gang methods of the McNamara, and is calculated only on a basis of rule or man, and blood-shed can only be avoided by the intervention of a great military display. We advise the placing of the North and Tenth Cavalry and the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantry companies within easy reach of Chicago --- Gov. Walter Roscoe Stills, in his anxiety to land the Kansas senatorial togn, has devied a scheme to "give" the election of a United States senator to the main receiving the greatest number of votes at the primary in August, be the Democrat of Republican. This looks very good with four Democrats and only two Republicans in the race, as at present, and if this ratio maintains this scheme would be "pie" for the latter, but if three of the former candidates should suddenly retire from the running, the scheme would be "peaches and cream" for the other fellow, and this seems to be the plan mapped out by the Democrat of this state to land on a good thing by a little smooth work. Sometimes wise men are trapped where foods do not treat. The United States seems to be fishing for a scamp, and after vainly trying to find some excuse to get tangled up with Mexico's alliances it has cast its eyes toward Cuba. Now, this government has can fit not to gobble Cuba in any way, passed and gone and the Cubans have set up a government down there to their own liking and we have no moral right or business to mobilize there. President Laft has given his word that no intervention on the part of United States troops would be tolerated unless the Cuban government asked for assistance, and we think his decision proper and no singers should swear him from this stand. All discontents and trouble seekers should be completely ignored and let Cuba and the Cubans fight out their own troubles, and let all citizens of the United States in Cuba take care of themselves or take to the woods by the heel route. FLINN OF PITTSBURGH. Some people are mighty ignorant or else it pays to be ignorant at times. Years ago one Flinn of Pittsburgh was kicked out of Pennsylvania politics as the dirtiest shyster that ever entered the game, and the world was acquainted with the details, but that most honest of honest politicians, Theodore Roosevelt, wanting a very honest man to represent him in the Keystone state, selected Mr. Flinn. Mr. Roosevelt doesn't select any but very honest men to run in his class (man after his own heart.) But the Topka Capital, a strong Roosevelt supporter, seems now, at this late date, to have had its eyes opened and this little attached thought shows the Capitol in bad taste: "Ex-Senator Lincoln of Pittsburg, recent reformer, is the victim of an exposure of notten politics by the Voters' League of Pittsburg, which gives the lie to Lincoln's professions of political virtue. He has joined the Roosevelt progressive movement, but the government he and his gang are found responsible for in Pittsburg turns out to be as bad as anything in the country. The Pittsburg papers, after keeping silence for weeks, now explain that they held the truth back because it was unfit to print. The sooner Roosevelt cuts loose from men of the Lincoln stamp the more confidence people will have in his professed hatred of corrupt bosses." Are the stars from heaven going to fall? Has the Capital awakened from a nightmare, or has the blatant rumblings of Roosevelt ceased to be a virtue with this Kansas supporter? In fact, most all of the gang now in training with Roosevelt ate the Flinn stripe, and it has been no secret, and now at this late date to see a prominent and supposed up-to-date newspaper claiming ignorance in such a matter looms up in bad light. Mr. Roosevelt is not seeking after clean men in politics. The bigger the rascal, the better Roosevelt likes him. Roosevelt has squandered over a million dollars in trying to get the people to tender him the presidential nomination and this money, every dollar of it, belonged to the trust magnates, who own Roosevelt, body and soul. No doubt some of this trust money has found its way into the coffers of the Capital and no doubt this is what caused the blindness of this expounder of the people's rule. But honestly, we cannot believe that the Capital let this bit of light shine on purpose. Some one evidently "skipped one" over on it. But truth, though crushed to earth, will rise again. Amen! THE THUNDER The following article is written by Edgar H. May, a graduate of Holton High school and afterwards a student at Kansas State Agricultural college. At present he is city mail carrier at Holton, which position he has held for nearly three years. --- There are two general classes of individuals, the thinkers and the non-thinkers. One is the individual who plans, schemes and studies in order to be more efficient in the execution of every thought and action. The other we see so frequently, that a detailed description would be unnecessary. He is the "Happy-go-lucky" individual who merely exists and goes on from day to day through the course of his limited sphere. There two general classes of people may again be classified into four divisions that: He who knows and knows that he knows is wise. Follow him He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep. Wake him up. He who knows not and knows that he knows not is simple. Teach him. He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool. Shim him. We can find those kind of people around about us every day of our lives. That is to say, in our every day experience we meet and deal in some way or other with a representative of one of these classes. But what has this to do with the thinker? Everything in the world. Just stop and think a minute and see what class you belong in. Now what constitutes a thinker? An offhand answer to this question would be—one who knows how to think. But this does not go down to the basis of the matter. A thinker is one who knows how to use every possible process that he has in order to increase the chance in every thought and action to make this point a little clearer let me use an illustration here. Last summer was a time of drought, last winter was one of the coldest on record. Many people in the summer spent part of their tickets and dimes for things they could get along without. In the winter they had to be supported by the provident association, or else they would have starved to death. If the law of the survival of the fittest should be applied very strictly to the human family, none but the thinkers would be able to survive. Now this is not mere theory planned to logic but it is the bare cold fact laid open. The thinker likes to be independent and to be able to do his own thinking and planning. Now a little serious thinking in the part of these improvident people would mean something. There are any number of instances in which people have by doing a certain amount of thinking, lifted themselves out of the depths of poverty, and gotten up to a place where they could not only make a comfortable living but also able to start a bank account. The question may arise, "What is there to give a person a cause for the step toward higher efficiency?" There are several ways to answer this question. The most general way is—Place yourself in an attitude so that there is a provision made for a reception of all new ideas. Whenever you see a thing being done, try to think of some better way to do it. If you see an easy and honorable way to make money, don't fail to take advantage of it. And above all things whenever you see that you have an opportunity to learn something don't fail to take advantage of this opportunity. All that we learn makes us that much more susceptible to the reception of new ideas. Some years ago a Negro saw that the cost of binding twine was a big expense item to the farmer who raises wheat on a large scale. He began at once to think out some way to do away with this expense. After several years of experiments he invented an attachment for a reaping machine, which, instead of binding the bundle of wheat with a hemp cord, twisted the stalks of wheat together and thus made a bond which held the bundle of wheat securely. He was offered $200,000 for his patent which he refused and later sold it for nearly half a million dollars to some company in Canada. Now this is an exceptional case, but it clearly shows for itself what thinking will accomplish. So new ideas then, is what makes it possible for us to teach a high stage of progress. Now I don't want to go into the depths of the race question, for this question has been thrashed out so much and such poor results gained that it is time to think of something else. But let me say here that a little more serious thinking on the part of the race would go a long way toward finding a solution for the problem. Booker T. Washington has done more than anyone man toward helping the Negro. Why is it that he is able to accomplish such great results? Simply because he knows how to do things which made the people think. After the people learn how to begin to think for theirselves they are then awake to their own possibilities and of course can accomplish something. The white youth of today has practically unlimited possibilities. The Negro youth of today has many opportunities closed against him, but what of that? Why don't he use the possibilities that are open to him? How could anyone look into the future and feel satisfied at seeing no hope of doing nothing better than working at starvation wages and being hired around and some white man or woman the rest of their days? Such an outlook does not seem to be very inviting. But some young people are placing themselves in an attitude so that this is exactly what they will have to do. The thing for the Negro youth to do is to stay in school and he gets his education. Some look at the higher education in this year. What good will it do for me to learn Latin, chemistry, history and algebra and all that. It will do no good at all if you intend to do the white people's duty work all your lives. It teaches us how to think and makes us more susceptible to new ideas. The problem of living is becoming more and more complicated all the time, and there are always big problems to solve and none but the thinker able to solve such problems. The youth of today should keep the things in mind and remember that there is no such thing as a finished education. There is always something new to be learned. He should learn that the thinker is the one who does things and whenever we learn to think, there is a great extension of our possibilities. The white people learned this years and years ago. This is why they do all they can't prevent us from being thinkers, because if we be thinkers, we are bound to be doers. The girls to some extent are content to get into some white person's kitchen and slam pants and pants, and the boys to a great extent are content to get into some barbershop and clean spittoons and brush a white man's shoes. This idea should be discouraged as much as possible. I am not dishonoring labor at all. I have nothing to say about those who are incapable of doing anything else. All work is honorable as long as it is a means of reaching something better. But this kind of work is a disgrace as long as we are capable of doing better and are not trying to do better. I have in mind a young Negro man who worked at a table waiter and at the same time he Rumsey Grocery Co., taple and Fancy Groceries—Fresh and Cured Meats. WE WANT YOUR PATRONAGE. Ball Phone1039....Ind. Phone 719 SNOWFLAKE WHITE LAUNDRY SOAP SNOW FLAKE Suitable for Every Use GOBB'S NO RUBBING SOAP OUR GUARANTEE - since using any part of the product, the manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue the product without notice. We are not responsible for any damage or loss that may result from the use of our products. U--l for laundering delicate fabrics, y laces and lace curtains... GO TO THE McFarland BARBERSHOP Ladies Hairdressing and Manicuring Parlors. First-Class Work. Lady Barber. MR. AND MRS. R. E. McFARLAND. Proprietors. 321 Kansas Ave.-Just across Bridge. attended school until he finished his course, not his education, but his course. Now he is a pharmacist clerk making something like a thousand dollars a year. Suppose he was content to be a servant for white people. How much would he be making? Just a bare living is all and no possibility of saving up some money for a rainy day. The Negro must wake up and put on his thinking cap. With improved machinery and other time and money saving methods the Negro is steadily being pushed back further and further and the position he once occupied is now being filled by white men who not only are drawing more money than the Negro could possibly make in the position but does less hard labor. So finally let me say again, learn how to think. Try to figure out some way by which you can better your condition, and above all things try to learn more and your thinking will produce greater results. The best advice that can be given you regardless of your present position is that you set out at once for greater things. You were made for greater things and there never was a time when there was greater need for such things than now. EDGAR H. May. Mrs. Kate Young of 1th and Yuma streets, is reported quite ill. Mrs Barlow of the North side, who has been quite ill, is some better. Richard Sample, who for twenty years or more has been mail carrier here is very ill and it is quite a question if he recovers. The picnic at Fox's Park on Decoration Day and the concert at night was a big success. P. M. Martin entertained Messrs. Roberts, Wesley and Smith at a fishing party on May 30. The amount of the finny tribe brought home showed the degree of their success. Mr. Wm. Powers of Paxico, arrived in the city Tuesday for quite a stay. He has a position with the Kaw Valley Paxing company. Robert Jackson, our local contractor, is rapidly bringing the house of Mrs. P. Barris to a finish. Mr. Lew Howell was on our streets last Sunday enroute from Topka to Salina. Our big new gas plant will be under way in a week or ten days. Oh, whence did so many colored people come to our town? The town is full, but there is plenty of work for all to do, made possible by the commission form of government. A large attendance of visitors was up from Wariego Decoration Day. Miss Minnie Howell arrived home Saturday evening for the summer . from Kansas City where she has been employed as a teacher in the High School. We welcome her home. Mrs. Ballew has opened up a new rooming house on Pott Ave. Mrs. Joe Collins is enjoying a visit from her mother of Osawatomie, Kas. Mrs. G. D. Hanks of West Riley, is visiting in Kansas City at present. Mr. Jake Sower of Junction City, was over Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. Lewis Wallace. Rev. Van Lau, the sate missionary of the Baptists, preached here last week and was rewarded a good collection. Mrs. H. J. Wilson, little Edna and Dib entertained about twenty-five little folks at a party Tuesday afternoon and all enjoyed a good time. Mr. Wm. Johnson left for Lincoln, Neb., for a month's stay. We hope him a pleasant trip. Mr. Wm. Butah of Coffeyville, Ks. is here for a few weeks' visit with his mother. Mrs. Sarah Wesley of Ninth and Riley streets, left for Hutchinson, for an indefinite stay. Rev. Wm. Thompson preached at Wamogo Sunday, returning Monday. The Ladies Aid Society is slated for a big plenic outing July 4th. Ballard's candidacy for Governor is receiving a good bit of attention in Manhattan with all parties. PAMCO, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. N. I. Clardy gave a birthday surprise Friday evening on Mrs. K. D. Officer. They all spent an enjoyable evening and at a late hour a nice lunch was spread. Those present were: Rev. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. McCutheon, James Nicholas, A. Crews, Aaron Officer, Misses Frances Officer, Ada Mae Walls, Guy Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Clardy, Mrs. E. Driver, Mrs. M. Harvey, Huntsville, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lane, Chicago, Ill.; Miss G. Stanley, Maple Hill, Kan. Miss Gertrude Officer returned from Kansas City Sunday where she visited six weeks with relatives. Her sister Olive Officer accompanied her and she will spend the summer. Mr. Ancie Lay, of St Marys attended the social at Pavico Thursday. GUTHRIE. OKLA. Doctors Eagleson and Wright attended the Medical Association at Boley last week. They report a large attendance and a good time. Mrs. Julia Jackson has returned from a trip to Tulsa. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Favors were in from Shiloh Monday. Miss F. G. Moore has returned from Dover. Prof. and Mrs. I. P. Scott attended the commencement exercises at Langston University last Friday. Miss Hattie Huyler left for New York Monday evening to spend the summer. Mrs. S. G. Garrett will attend the Richardson-Hoyt wedding at Oklahoma City Wednesday evening. Mr. Wm. Kright was over from Boley Monday on business. Madames Youngblood and Richards were over the first of the week shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson were Saturday visitors from Meridan. procer Co., Proceries—Fresh Meats. R PATRONAGE. ...Ind. Phone 719 TOPEKA KANSAS The New Fragrant Glycerine Soap POND LILY For the toilet and Bath COBB'S No Rubbing Soap delicate fabrics, e curtains . . . O. FETTERS BROS. Proprietors. PUBLICATION NOTICE. William J. Joseph, John A. Bond and John Flannery, if they are alive will take notice, and if they are dead the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of above named defendants as also of James Kuykendall, deceased, will take notice that they have been sued by Sarah E. Taylor in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, to quiet her title as against them to Lots one (1) and three (3) in the east half of Section fourteen (14) in Township eleven (11), Range sixteen (16) in Shawnee County, Kansas, and to bar them from ever setting up any claim thereto adverse to her and that they must answer the petition filed by her as plaintiff in said action in said court on or before the 5th day of July, 1912, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against them accordingly. Atten C. W. BOWER. Clerk of the District Court. Facts Face Retenoid. adies' Delight. Freckle Remover. leaches the skin. labasterlike Effect. moothe, velvety Skin. onlc for Face Muscles. ejuvenates Your Youth. f Great Beautifying Power. ovelier Facial Appearance. "ALABASTROI." In the last two months we sold 1,852 packages of Alabastrol. Why? Because it is the most perfect production of its kind on the market, universally endorsed by users. Removes Freckle, Sunburn, Tan, etc. Allays chafed skin and is the Ideal Combination Cream and Powder. None give that soothing, cooling feeling as Alabastrol and whose use is so much appreciated. It acts on the face not unlike a refreshing, cooling Spring Morning. We guarantee it to be satisfactory in every respect. Mailed to your home in generous size package and in plain wrapper for 60 Cents Silver. No samples. The Siloron Mfg. Co. Pueblo, Colo. Transact Your Business With the Citizen's National Bank Insures Every Dollar Against Loss. Condensed Official Report of the Citizen's National Bank Great Bend, Kansas, At the close of business April 18,1912 Resources. Loans and Discounts.....$334,983 70 Overdrafts.....2,120 19 U. S. Bonds to secure cir culation.....50,000 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds..2,005 00 Bonds, Securities, Ete.....7,182 80 Bank Building.....20,000 00 5 per cent Redemption Fund 2,500 00 Cash and Sight Exchange.....83,819.56 The above statement is correct. Habilities. Capital Stock.....$50,000 00 Surplus and Profits.....20,365 16 National Bank Notes Out- standing.....50,000 00 Denosits.....32,846 09 $503,211 25 R. H. MOSES, Cashier. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. The Place to Do Business Is the place where you can get most anything at reasonable prices. This you can do at the E. R. Moses Mer. Co., OF GREAT BEND KANSAS. Who has been serving the people for over thirty-six years, studying their wants and satisfying them. See them. E. R. Moses Mer. Co. Mrs. B. E. McFarland HAS OPENED A Beauty Parlor at 623 North Jackson. Massages, takes out Wrinkles, takes out everything that mars the Beauty of a Woman's Face. Give her a call. When in Kansas City, Mo. stop at the Graham Retreat. Mrs. Ed Brice is very ill at her home in North Topeka. Mr. Willard Helm, of Emporia, spent a few days in the city last week. Mr. William Elliott, of Emporia, is in the city, the guest of Miss Lutie Hawkins. Miss Bessie Rosson, of Kansas City, is in the city visiting Miss Mattie Bradshaw. Dr. Whitted, of T. Kegree, was in the city, the guest of Prof. W. R. Carter, president of T. I. I. Miss Jessie Oden sang an excellent solo at Vesper services at Washburn college Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Joe Butler and two children, of Kansas City, Mo, are here visiting relatives and friends. Miss Lutie Hawkins left Tuesday to spend the summer in Chicago with her sister, Mrs. Bessie Bell. Mr. Roy Barker left Sunday for St. Louis, where he expects to run East to New York this summer. Mr. Joe Gaines, railway mail clerk on the Santa Fe, spent Sunday and Monday in the city with parents. Miss Mattie Bradshaw, who has been attending the State Normal at Emporia is home for her vacation. Mrs. Andrew Woodall, of Chicago, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Lucy McAdoo, left Monday for Denver. Miss Audria Slaughter, of Omaha, Nebr., is in the city visiting relatives. Miss Slaughter was formerly a resident of this city. Mr. Sherman Scruggs left Tuesday morning for his home in Kansas City after spending the winter here attending Washburn college. Miss Ern Hawkins left Wednesday for Pittsburg to attend Summer school and from there she will go to Chicago to visit her sister, Mrs. Bell. The Primary classes, of St. John A. M. E. Sunday school gave a picnic at Gage's park Monday, June 3. All the little folks report a splendid time. Messrs. Pyles and Brown, of K. S. A. C. of Manhattan, attended the commencement exercises at T. I. L. Mr. Brown will graduate from K. S. A. S. this June. Fev. E. C. Morris, D. D., president of National Convention and son Mr. Fred D. Morris, assistant cashier of the bank at Mound Bayou, Miss., was in the city last week, the guests of Mr. H. I. Monroe. Among those who graduated from Washington college are Miss Elizabeth Pennington from the Liberal Art course and Mr. Fred Helm from the Law department. Miss Oma DeMoss, who has been attending the George R. Smith college at Sedalia, Mo., is home spending the vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James DeMoss, in the country northeast of the city. Mrs. Mary Wills, of Omaha, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. L. Crabb of 1825 Jefferson street, Mrs. Wills is one of Omaha's most prominent women and has been away for about twelve years. Her many friends are glad to see her again. Our old friend, W. H. Reeley, writes us from Newton that he has just returned from a visit with his mother in Carollton, Mo., who has been seriously ill, but at this writing is getting on nicely. He says the people of Carollton are all kind and neighborly, and that they give each other the best of attention when all. This is the sort of spirit that brings happiness and comfort to any community, and the Plaindaleer joins Mr. Reeley in thanking them. --- On last Thursday evening Mrs. Ellison Owens gave a reception in honor of Mrs. Laura Scott, of St. Louis. Each lady invited was dressed in white. The hostess was assisted by Misses Lizzie Owens and Tricia Pennman. Miss Pennman read a very interesting paper. The evening was spent in conversation on the race. On leaving each guest was presented with souvenirs. Everyone reported as having spent a pleasant evening. Meet me at the Big Race meet on July 4th. Mrs. J. E. Phelps has returned from Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Anna Ray, of Chanute is in the city visiting. Mrs. J. M. Gross, of Newton, was in the city visiting friends. Messrs. Harry Abbott and P. W. Stewart spent Sunday in Lawrence. Mrs. Anthony Ray, of Chamute, was in the city last week visiting friends. Miss Alice Stewart is among the graduates of Topeka High school this June. Miss Sawyer, of Chillicothe, Mo., is in the city visiting her brother, Mr. Nathaniel Sawyer. Mr. Edgar May, of Holton was in the city Tuesday and made this office a pleasant call. Mrs. Banks of Salina, was in the city visiting friends and also attended the T. I. I. commencement. Mrs. Laura Scott, of St. Louis, who has been visiting Mrs. Ellie Owens has returned to her home. Miss Booker, of Independence, Mo., was in the city last week visiting her brother, Mr. Amos Booker. Miss Myrtle Tyler, of St. John, Kan., is visiting in the city, the guest of her father and Mrs. Minnis. Mrs. William Rodger Russell, who has been teaching at Selden Institute, Brunswick, Ga., has returned home. Mrs. J. M. Gross, of Newton, was in the city visiting friends and also attended the T. I. I. commencement. Miss Neal, of St. Paul, Minn., who has been teaching at the Topeka Industrial Institute, left Tuesday for her home. Miss Mayme Payne, of Kansas City, Mo., spent a few days in the City visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Slaughter. The Dumas Art club met with Mrs. Beulah Dowdella 14th and Quincy streets, May 31st. Next meeting will be with Mrs. James White, 23rd and Adams streets June 15th. Mrs. Jenkins and daughters, Misses Lenora and Gertie, of Kansas City, Kansas, attended the exercises at the Topeka Industrial Institute and while here were the guests of Miss Bindie Scott. To Whom it May Concern: All delegates coming to the State Federation in June 19-20, please notify secretary of City Federation naming railroad and time to arrive. Mrs. M. Oliver, Secretary, 947 College Ave. Mr. Carpenter has returned from Hot Springs, Ark., where he has been for two months for the benefit of his health. We are glad to say his health has greatly improved and he will be glad to shake hands with all of his old friends. Last Friday afternoon the boys and girls of the sixth, seventh and eighth grades of Buchanan school had a picnic at Garfield park. About thirty boys and girls attended and report a splendid afternoon outing. Mr. E. D. Jones is conducting a nice little grocery on the northwest corner of First and Crane streets. The colored people in that vicinity should rally to his support, buy his goods and pay him the cash. The Sigma Peta girls with the following young men: Mestis, Commodore Olen, Sam Sims, Festus Duke, Hubert Smith, Harry Ferguson, Charlie Scott and Johnny Ferguson went on a hike to Tecumsh. May 30. They all reported a delightful time. The following girls: Misses Goldie Dux, Hortense Clark, Ruth Sackh, Barbara Oden, Cleo Morgan, Katherine Butler, Augon Ford, Jo me Smith, Maggie Moss, Edna Ford, Willa Cooper, Ruby McKnight and Madaline Smith met and organized a club giving themselves the name of Sigma Beta Girls. The Shawnee Driving club with a string of standard breed horses, 20 in number will give the best race meet ever pulled off at the Fair Grounds July 4. Also a fine live stock exhibit. A big round day pleasure for the whole Churches, societies or person ... ing to secure stand privileges see or write H. G. Brown, chairman and Wm. Brooks, president. FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS COLD SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS LADIES' AUXILIARY Kansas City, Mo. Musical Organization Played Two Splendid Concerts on Sunday Afternoon and Evening at Jackson Union Park. Musical Topeka received a rare treat Sunday afternoon and evening at Jackson Union Park in the form of two well tendered concerts by the Ladies' Auxiliary band of Kansas, City, Mo. under the direction of Prof. J. W. Birch. The band consists of fifteen ladies, and while the music was not of the heavy variety, it contained sufficient "peep" to make it enjoyable. Every selection was well tendered; the harmony close, and every note round, clear and full. Those who heard them were well pleased, and it is the wish of many that Prof. Jackson will secure them for a return engagement sometime in the close future. They are a nice well behaved lot of ladies and not only made a hit with their music, but made many good friends. Following is the roster of the band: Jocie Williams, Muggie Washington and Sarah True, cornets; Tillie Runnings, clarionette; Mollie Wells, Dora Hobbs, alto; Lorene Tazwell, bantone; Beatrice Cantrell, Jennie Ricks and Minnie Robinson, trombones; Florence Birch and Anna Nicholson, tuba; Minnie Wortham and Mabel Haynes, drums. Bible Class Commencement. Mrs C. F. Menninger's Berean Bible class at St. John A. M. E. church on the 29th ult., was no doubt the best of the many events that has occurred among our people during the past month. The audience was appreciative and the program highly instructive as well as entertaining. Every number showed that much care and pains had been taken in preparing for same and reflected great credit upon both student and instructor. The class is composed of some of the brightest ladies in the city, and their progress is highly commendable. The graduating class of 28 members has been a remarkable one in respect to regularity of attendance. Mrs. L. M. Jamison and Mrs. Senora Ferguson have attended every session of the class and Mrs. Nicholson, all but one. Below are the gratuates: Mattie Bradshaw, Mrs. Mary Clark, Mrs. Agnes Persley Charles, Mrs. Lahan Joltz Craw, Mrs. Nellie Ellis, Mrs. Senota Perguson, Mrs. Mary O. Parley, Mrs. Virginia E. Guy, Mrs. Mary V. Huggins, Mrs. Bettie Hale, Mrs. Lulu M. Jamiison, Mrs. Lulah Jamison, Mrs. Mollie Johnson, Mrs. Agnes M. Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth Mallory, Mrs. Pearl McNeal, Mrs. Mary P. Nicholson, Mrs. P. A. Norman, Mrs. Dehlah Patton, Mrs. John Roamitree, Mrs. Mary C. Riley, Mrs. Kalah M Ridley, Mrs. Mattie Richardson, Mrs. Get trade B Solomon, Mrs. Irone B. Taylor, Mrs. Dora Watkins and Mrs. Bettie G. Wade. Card of Lumbus We sincerely thank our many friends for their kind assistance in our late bereavement, the death of our dear mother and also for the beautiful floral offerings - John Perkins, Robert Perkins, Edward Perkins, Prolenck Perkins, Susie Kimber, Sallie Baker, Mollie Perkins and Mattie Perkins. Card of Thanks We want to thank each and all our kind friends, who have show such a sincere and hopeful sympathy during the sadness and death of our dear mother, Mrs Charlotte Small THE CHILDREN A Good Investment—$550. 4 ROOM COLLEGE and 5 Lots renting for $7200 a year. Room in another house. In colored settlement, one block from Kearns Ave. B1 Phone No. Ind 102 140R SALE—Eight room house with two and a half lots. Call or premises, 715 Polk street, P.O. $1,250 cash at time. HARVEY WORRALL Mr. Elisha Scott entertained the following persons at 6 o'clock dinner at his home Wednesday, May 26th. he following person were present: Mrs. G. Jenkins and daughters, Iora and Gertie, Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, Rev. G. W. McNeal, of Kansas City, Kan., Mr. U. A. Graham of Topeka and Rev. Hill of Lawrence. Mrs. M. D. Jones was down from Junction City last week visiting relatives and friends before leaving for Europe. She expects to sail about June 11th, to be gone a year or more. She will visit Paris, London, Italy, Sweden and other European countries. Mrs. Jones will be with Lieutenant Montgomery of the Seventh Cavalry JOHNSON and family. He will attend the Riding school of Paris and may sail around the world before returning. Mrs. Jones is one of Topeca's progressive young widows and a leader in church and social circles. She is progressive and an active worker for her race. She is one of those active women who believes that the Negro's salvation lies within him and that only through work and perseverance can success ever be obtained. Mrs. Jones is a keen observer and on her return, she will bring back a message to her people that will not only be highly instructive but of great benefit. The Plaindealer along with numerous friends among both races wishes her bon voyage. Don't forget the Big Race Meet at the Fair Grounds on July 4th. Andy Wallace, the young man charged with the murder of Miss Mabel Morris has been released on a $2,500 bond signed by Mr. H. A. Auerbach of the Palace Clothing Company. At the preliminary, Wallace was bound over, the case to be heard at the September term of the district court. Mr. Alfred Kuykendall, of the Post Office Department, went to Washington as Deputy U. S. Marshall to take United States prisoners. This is quite a nice trip for Mr. Kuykendall and Mr. Mackey could not have selected a more efficient gentleman than he. He has served several years as constable and is one of Topocha's most energetic and well-to-do men. Mrs. Lulu Jordan and Mr. Ralph Motley gave a select dancing party as a compliment to Miss Mary Lourie-Reed and Mr. Wm. French Wodla-day opening at Robbins hall. All enjoyed tripping the light fantastic too which based a series of excellently arranged functions which the French-Reed wodling party and society has so highly enjoyed. Colorado Springs Eagle The Les Commoucant girls give their annual garden party Monday night at the home of Miss Bessie Bennett. About one hundred and fifty guests were received and entertained on the lawn. Perfect weather prevaild and the coupled with the warm reception and the whole souled jollity of all present made the evening a very plea and one indeed. Excellent music was fuwn-bol by the Silver Leaf quartette and the drumpiano combination of the Owl orchestra. Everybody is Doing It? GOING TO Brown's FOR DELICIOUS ICE CREAM, SODAS AND PURE DRUGS, ETC. 101 Kansas Avenue --- Topacka Handdressing and Hair Wrink. Massage and Shampooing a Specialty. 920 College Ave. • Tupaku, Iwai. HARRIS LAUNDRY Go to Harris's launry to get neat first class work. C. T. HARRIS, Prop. Both Phones 3027 1123 Kansas Avenue WILSON'S --New Summer Garden-- Now Open to the Public. DANCING EVERY THURSDAY EVENING—Admission,Ladies 10c; Gentlemer 15c. Good Music, Swings, Rustic Seats and plenty of Refreshments. Whether You Dance or Not it is a Delightful Place to Pass Away the Time. GARDEN to Rent on Reasonable Terms for Picnics, Private Parties, Sunday School and Church Outings. Call Bell Phone 2674. MISS OGEAL WILSON. Manager. Republican National Convention Santa Fe Chicago, June 17th. The Official Route from Kansas is the Santa Fe. Delegates, alternates and others are urged to make their reservations soon. Ample provision will be made for the comfort of all. Special sleepers will leave Kansas City on No. 6 at 7:30 p.m., June 15 and 16. You will connect with the train from Kansas City if you leave here 5 p.m. on No. 6 either day. Apply promptly for space, stating whether section or upper or lower berth is desired, and when and where you will take train. T. L. KING, City Passenger Agent, Topeka, Kansas. Join the big Thursday night crowds at Wilson's Summer Garden. Decoration Day Pleasantly Spent by Many at Miss Wilson's Summer Garden. Mrs. Lucy Stevens, one of Topkala's industrious women serves meals and lunches at her home, 314 East Iust street. Her meals are of the best old style home cooking. She came along in the days when women learned to cook and people never complained of stomach troubles. By hard toil and struggles from the slave master and through mean and despicable and anxious renegades of both races she now owns her home and rentable property. Help her as she was a slave. Many people ventured out to Miss Ogcal Wilson's Summer Garden on Decoration day and all report having been well paid for their trip. The occasion was the opening of this beautiful resort, and the program was very appropriate and in keeping with the day. The "Big B" girl band played a splendid sacred concert which was highly appreciated by the large crowd. After the concert the visitors lounged on benches, in swings or strolled about the grounds. They made it a day of rest and reveled in social conversation between sandwiches of delicious barbecue meats. Miss Wilson bused herself trying to meet each guests personally and see that they were comfortable and enjoying themselves. In this, she is an artist and succeeded admirably. Miss Elizabeth Pennington was among the graduates from Wash-burn college. She has proved herself an industrious and efficient young lady. During the last four years she has made good at Wash-burn, and we hope that she may be as successful in her future career as she has been in college work. Miss Pennington is also a graduate of Topcaka High school. Her mother is a hard working woman and has been at the U. P. depot for years, and worked hard to educate her daughter. Prof. Starr, superintendent of schools, now refuses to put her on the teachers list or even give her a chance on supply list. What is the matter with Superintendent Starr? Toward evening the crowd commenced to increase and the new arrivals were given a musical treat by the Owl orchestra. Dancing every Thursday night at Wilson's Garden BANQHOLS DR. MORRIS. The "Brothel god," a organization composed of the male members of Shiloh Baptist church, entertained in honor of Dr. Morris, president of the National Baptist convention, and also his son, on Wednesday evening of let vech. It was one of the most highly enjoyable and instructive gatherings ever as emblied in Popha. Dr. Morris is one of the brightest man of his race, and wherever he talks, good results always follow. The Doctor was feeling at his best in fact the organization whose hospitality he was enjoying, inspired his very soul with confidence. Thursday evening of last week, Dr. Morris, president of the National Baptist Convention delivered an interesting lecture to a large and appreciative audience at the Second Baptist church. His talks are highly instructive, teaching with good wholesome advice along all lines. Dr. Whitted, of Jackson, was present and also made a splendid talk. He told of the commendable studies of L. Roscoe and her people. A program was recorded by local talent and every number was a gem. Miss Linda Radley, a teacher in the public school, delivered the volume addresses, and her eloquent showed marked ability. She is a pleasing speaker and her remarks put him into the gathering. A banquet was tendered the writing gentleman, which was served in elaborate style. Mrs. Verse Radley is due much credit for the decoration of the church and banquet table which were very beautiful. Dr. Morris paid a deserving tribute to the brotherhood and lauded the move in the highest He said that they were making a step in the right direction, and that organizations of this data set should extend throughout the length and breadth of the land. That孙犁 should feel proud of the fact that they are the originators of a move that will soon reach the globe. He said that the southern brother is departing himself admirably, and that he felt highly encouraged. His son also made a few timely remarks which were not received. Several out of town guests were present among whom were Revs. F. A. Wilson, president of the state Baptist convention; Geo McNeal and H. A. Hawton. These gentlemen all made fine talks which will no doubt bear fruit. Bright Little Girl of Twelve Years Passes into High School. Little Miss Vivian Sims, the sweet little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Sims, of 1511 W. North, Lowman Hill parcel of all the grades, and into the Hopala High school at the age of 14. She entered school at six o'clock, and with her studies has kept up her career. She is very pleasant well-mannered, of a nice and polite and kind character, who becomes acquainted with her talks in love with her. Her father is on the private car of general Manager Koons of the Santa Fe. He was a fire home and has been in the employ of different railroad companies most all his life and always with the high officials. He attends to business and has the confidence and respect of his employers and associates. Mr. J. F. Black was master of carmouth. The ladies served a delightful banquet to about 125 guests. The spread was fit for a long, and all enjoyed it very much. Eddie Crowder, aged twelve years was drowned in Shungananga creek last week. His body was recovered shortly after the accident. But life was extinct. ATCHISON. KAN. Cee Low RSS Se ean * SAWS ee Pel E \ > agi Tha on rd 5 ON . all ne (ei pons eae AEN ; ere Ue ee a Gn ne BIS Uy ee OY i a pn The - Loose Wiles Biscuit Company (SOS CUNCCHUE WH Cail OH Si GUY eeribers indebted to this paper nex week, Be ready, Rev. W, T. Biggers and wife, Mes dames Elizabeth Porter, E. J. klys ton, A. Shaw, Jesse Payne, M. Moore Holloway, N Claggett, Waters, Jam! aon, R, Potter, Ed Brown, Misses Hat fie Ingram, mma Matthews and Myrtle Potter attended the Genera Conference In Ranaas City, Mo faa week. Prof Emmett Malone, of Losisille Kentuchy visitod at the home of Mr and Mrs Abrahum Kerford a few days Fast wees Mr Ralph Walt. is culTerng with @ broken fev caged by an acedent white deiting ateart At thie writing he is better Mre Pillun Byram highly enter tained the Carnation Att cub Tues day at her home After business a dainty repast was cerved and the club adjouined ty rieet nest week with Mrs Kitis Foster Me. Henry Jones and Mrs, Lacy Brigys, Mr It Stone and Mise Ga sie Busey were umted in muttltce last. week Complene. tary ty het husband's birthday Mre Roy Matper wave a pleasant party toa fee of hie frterds Sundiy The afternam was enjoyed by enzhiven gay young folks, At a fate four a dunchem of pool taste was svived by the hotess Mroand Mrs Doe Harper spent Sun- day ta Etangh um Mes Chas Portes wae slishtly ine opined fit week The hows of Miro tet Mis Ino Bratton vie ertiets distioyed by fire last Wednesday Their neigh: bore extend ssmpaths and wok thea to rebuild Mr. Dmanal Hands as taking hae arnual vacation and te sperdimg tts time on Wichita setending the GA R Mis. Pred Patsor wee hostess fo the Plegredett. chat fast) Thursday Miss Avatie Pen, Mis Mo Baylis ard Mre © G Afesander were the pull-titutes "the after tas spent in wanes and Mrs. Roy Hare per wa3 awarded a beautiful scenery: plate as prize fot the highest score The Testess serte tat course funch ear aed che clad aljearned to meet: Lhurs- hy sath Mrs Richa Nant DN S fet ob GM of Tarsa City: Kar, sisted! the Queer Eleabeth coat Pit week Mis ferme Te ou. a i Mr Nel he Barnes visit Pan Rarsa City win Mes Ghee Gillare bit weel Mr Jue Tene ched at die dere dy Kansas City last week ard way buried bere Troday Res Wor Ma ory preached (he funeral at Mrs G BMilerta qesidaes Bartad at abs Hal cemetery Mis Pomp Moone wall entertain the Mite Mis-rer ary Saaets Thats. day at her home en Sth street Mes Richtrd Nurn was hostes for the Sunflower Art dub Monday Mrs Liiworth Barrett was added to the dab After bistiess a fir om Eram was tend red and readin dre cugwd ‘The hostess asststed fy Mrs | Tred Fachem and Mere S Roy served ao dainty qepast and the club oad Yarned ta niet Modis with Mee Chas Porter j Mes Plavsla Rang ettertamed oe Seaing Cindbeot the A MOB charch Tuesday ul her bare an At tase street, Mrs. Eo Sat of Tapeha, Mire Af Prime of Chiesgs vesttors of Mio ar i Mrs Nese Haat returned heme fest] week Mrooand Ses Pra Wiles Me and Mes. Wathaey Johnson epert Mor. day in Missoart fishing | Mes, He Weard of Chica bett Sunbay after a plersant saet vith Mrs M, [fy Mri Bertha Tayliy, ef St oT nate de visiting ber parents, Vio at) Mero Jar Penningtot The Pleuredees chub wet ters fauwsd Ubarsdsy ty Mrs Uteherd OF Normal, Collegiate, Industrial and Agricultural Courses. —— The Summer School will open une 17th and Continue Nine Weeks. Beard and Lodging may be Procured in the Boarding Hall of Lincoln Institute for Two Dollars and Fifty Cents a Week. ‘Luition will cout $2.09 for the term. ‘There will be held in connece tion with the Summer School one of the Regular Teachers’ Insti- tutes. Instruction will be given in English, Pedagogy, Mathe- matics, Drawing, Science, History, Manual Training and Latin. For further information wrile ta President, B. F. ALLEN, Jefferson City, - : Missouri. ° ' Mark This For Remembrance! Not Srtified lth much the largest Shoe Business in Lawrence, we Intend 10 win a STILL GREATER BUSINESS. ow ee we ew ewe Wherever Money tan Be Saved and Good Values, Style ond Durabiltty retamed, our custemers should have the benefit of it, TIRES RIGHENESS, PINESS, GOODNESS and FASHION in every pair of shoes we offer our trade, We do not handle truck and guarantee every shoe we sell, 813 Massachusetts Ave., OTTO FISCHER LAWRENCE, KS. A. ‘ eadow F3uctier e 5 lean every day delicacy that all ean afford. A few cents a month covers the difference between ordinary bulter and “Meadow Gold” = 4 Z Ruttar is one of those “big little thiacs”—a pone ‘ ¢ milky cnn beewe a feeling of dinctisfa te efh enters noel, while geod bitter lends a1 @ Bie: ann Pts diisten fisver cf “esdew Colt” Sutter * Is particularly enticing. Ita rare richness * appeals to the most fastidious palate. a Sold by att \ ZR rice, [Win Fave Pr GO ; tter particular, e " Ai ek Leavenworth-Kansas City TROLLY LINE 17-TRAINS DAILY-17 BETWEEN Leavenworth and Kansas City GUTHRIE. OKLA. Mrs, Frank Woods and alster of Perry were Sunday visitors In the clty last Sunday. Doctor Contad made a professional trp to Shiloh Monday. fhe Guthrie colored schools close this week. Miss Bessie Estes of Perry returned home Sunday after a pleasant stay in the city with Mrs. 11. W. Conrad. Mr. Homer Wallace was up from Ohlahoma City Saturday, | Miss F, G. Moore is preparing to leave this week to spend a few days at Pover the guest of the G. 1. Currin ‘amily. Doctor and Mrs, C, I. Snecd were i Tuesday from Langston. Mrs. Mattio Glover was In Tuesday from Luther shopping. Mre. M. F, Hazelwood $s In the elty trom Langston for a few weeks visit. Mrs, Zelia Breaux wae a Saturday «bopper here, Condensed Statement of the COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK independence, ansas, at the close of business Tuesday, February 20th, 9112. RESOURCES, Loans and discounts....§ 916,340.31 Ranking house. 46 eseves 10,000.00 Cash and sight exchange. . $517,061.20 Demand loans 243,161.55 U Ss Bonds at par. . . 146i 6F Bonds and warrants, . 123,9)0.00 Dae from C, S Treasurer 3,750 00+1,035,197.42 Tota oo ceneceees SEQGLATTTS LIABILITIES, Capital. 6. ceccceceseesS 100,000 00 surplus and undivided Profits, . 6. seceeeeces 163,516 08 Crreulathon. 2. ceeeseees 75,009.00 Doposits, 6 6 ceeeseeee LGIT96L 68 : Total oo secceeee SLIGLATTTE | The above statement is correct. GEO T., GUERNSEY, President , In the discharxe of its obligations ta the community this bank lends its )“acilities and its resources in the ave- rues which make up the business prosperity of Independence and soatheastein Kansas—its desire iz te «xtend helpful setvice In all direc. tianss to cate fot the neads of smali erterpti et wi comdstently as it doo: fur those of larger proportion, We lean our fund: to our custom ers, Our management doee not bor roy for perseral parps-e2, No officer | directr or smptosce owes this bank a dolar, | 4 per cent intercst paid on time eertibeates and savings accounts, MENT WE 1 THE RIG RACK MENT JULY 4 1992. “The Shawnee Driving Club and Tise Stock Association have opened ‘their entes books for all horses burr- ling marks for the aunual race meet at the State air firounds July. 1912. Classes: yealling trot, three year old trot, forty trot thirty-five trot and free for all pace. All entries must chin by July 2nd. For full par- culurs address. HL G, BROWN, Chairman, TOPEKA, KAN, Wm. BROOKS, President. ne : MIDLAND MEAT MARKET GEO. HAMPEL, Prop, FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS AND POULTRY OF ALL KINDS ‘Bell Phone 136 Peoples Phone } Visitors to Topeka Will Find a Cliver’s & iow RY eels ae ) N 7 Ss: A pleasant place to sperd a sociable afternoon, Imported Cigars, "DAVIS FUEL CO, Has All Kinds of Coal. Boll Phece 1006,‘ | Whyisa.. From all the Hams which pass through our tittle plant about 5 per cent are carefully selected from young cern fed hogs of a specific weight and quality, These are cured and smoked with green hickory wood hhe our mothers used to do. The result of our care and cleantl. nes¢ 14 the BANQUET HAM. Den. ver's favorle. MADE BY The Charles Wolff Packing Company, TOPEKA, KANSAS. Ghe Knights and Ladie OF THE ORIENT. A TRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying Partial Life, Sich, Funeral, and Death Benefits in case of death, No home-loving man can afford to be without Life Insurance. THE KNIGHT AND ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Superintendent of Insurance of Kansas, Its officers are bonded In a reliable Surety Company. Liberal terms to Agents. For information address 7 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 519 Kansae Avente, . Topeka, Kansas, OUR MOTTO: “Prompt Payment of Claims.” JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARL McNEAL, National President. National Seerctury, THE HOVE DRUG CO. H.G. Jones, Mer. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS. Drugs, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Diugylst’s Sundries Sporting Goods. Independence, + + + Kansas Se GO VIA . THE A. VOL. ROUTE When traveling between NEWTON, HALSTCAD ard WICHITA Caurteaus treatment to all. DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON, Physnian and Surgeon. doit, Kansas Ave. ad phone 9.s TOPEKA DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENIS A. Wath Gsaranteed ty Give Satasfactin t2 Kansas Ave Und] phone 1295 whee Neate: 9358 to 19:50; 3 to 6 Balk phone $1, OR, THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physkian and Surgeon, 852 Kansas Ave, Residence: 1926 Buchanan St. Residence? phones; sell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Red | DR. J. M. JAMISON, | Physician und Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knighta | and Ladies of Protection. | Special attention to Diseases of /,Women and Prisate Diseases... Dffice and Residence, 227 Madinon St. Bell phone 1092 Both phones 774 Nes., Bell G18 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D, Physician and Surgeon, fice 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibler'’s Drug Stora, across from Throop Hotel, Cally Answered Day and Night. Residence; 1535 Van Buren St. Vor Rent—Furnished or unfurnish- ed room. Call Beli phone 195%, Misa Birdie Seott, 1154 Lane strect. ———————— ws FORD'S Sy HAIR POMADE £, Ferre perenne N GLOSSL SOFTER AND MORE PLIABLE, Nee | EAST OCOD An UT UP AR STH THE CEGTIC RL PERMIT GRERLLED- FOR PORE TaN RAM FROM FALLING OUT. ARDOUET Mp HOURS ‘OF SCALE BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. GET PAE GENGINE POT UO 118 ‘Zia Soe BOTTLES TH CHARLES FORD'S sunton i Pan FORD'S ROYAL WHITE © SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION, MAXES THE SKIN WHITER IMMEDIATELY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT JARITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCELLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. 2 ¢« © SOLD BY ORUGGSTS.¢F YOUR ORUGGIST CANNOT Surry you. wt gus st 1¢ vu punter ae POULORENG SGD SOV 251 LANGE SATO BERL, EA Tne rome, Ox MARLO Ce B22 LAKE $1. eee ANTE J. S. Johnson. A. B. Johnsom Nothing too Good. Nothing too Poor, *; Johnson Furniture Co., The Second Wand People, Dealers In New and Second Hand Furniture. . Easy Payments . 715 Union Street. Phone 1464 Coffey ville, Kansas. FOR Colored men, why not buy a farm in o land where a man is a man, whete ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Logan county, Kamas, PRICES FROM $10 10 $20 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate. [f£ you mean busl- nosy, write | S. E. CAREY, Attornes at Law, Rusaclt: Springa, Kansas, oc se = AS = C. H. Northfoss — Dealer In —— FURNITURE, CARPETS, UNDER. TAKING Vhones 57 and 109. 716 Main St. NEWTON, KAN. | Condensed statement of the condition of the TOURTH NATIONAL BANK Wichita, Kan. aut the clese of business on the 20th day of Fcbruary, 1912. RESOURCES. Loans and dixcounts..,,$3,370,650.83 Overdrafts, oe cveceeees 1,873.78 Banking house, . sreosee 52,485.56 Redemption fund. . v.00 10,000.00 U, S. Bonds at par, . $ 201,000.00 Other high class bonds | oat par. , 2£11,75468 peenk and shght exchange — 1,325,010.70-1,668,365,38 Totaly oe caseeeeee+$3,103,375,55 LIABILITIES, Capital stoch, .. se.e+.8 200,000.00 | Surplus and profits, ..., 217,562.12 ‘Circulation. 64 sseseeee, 200,000.00 Deposits. oo cecceccerss 2,485,813.49 | Total. «5 64+++0++6.$3,108,875.68 B. T, Mclean, President. HE. Case, Vice President, G. G. Tucker, Cashier, E. E, Bleckley, Asst. Cachiler, Good Things to Eat. Quick Service JONES! RESPAURANT 305 Union St, Coffeyville, Kansse Elegantly Furnished Rooms, Reason able Prices, ny WANTED:-—-Good live hustling sales agents, men or women, to sel! ofl and gas lots at Boley, Oklahoma. Good commission to right parties. Send references with application. Write, . M, HAYNES, Boley, Okla. BOX 36 Graham Retreat Rooms and Board. W. W. GRAHAM, Prop, oe? F. 18th St, Kansag City, Mo. Condensed Statement of THE FIRST NATIONAL OF WINFIELD, KANSAS. At the close of business Dec, 6, 1011 RESOURCES, Loans and discounts,....$518,254.49 Overdralts, «6 csosereses 9,018.84 U. S. bonds to secure elre culation. 54 + seeesesee 100,000.00 Banking House, Furniture and Fixtures. « sseresee 40,000.80 Bonds for in- vestment. . . $ 65,000.00 oo Oash and sight Exchange, .. $218,268.40 283,268.49 $950,541.73 LIABILITIES. Sapital Stock «sees 0+$100,000.00 @orplua Fund, . « ses+e++ 100,000.00 Undivided Profits. . s+» 18,867.72 Circulation. «6 cesseseees 100,000.00 Deposits, . . ..$596,084.21 Bond account 35,000.00 631,084.21 $950,541.73 The above statement is correct, E. W. BOLINGER, Cashier. W. C. ROBINSON, President. i eet 7A IRON — MOUNTAIN THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN TOPEKA — AND— FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WEBB CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeka at 9:00 a. m. F, E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 371. ROHLFING & CO., WHOLESALE GROCERS Corner Third and Cherokee Streets, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. So Different from the Rest, CAFE RESTAURANT and ICE CREAM PARLOR B. F. SAMUELS, Proprietor. 220 Delaware, Leavenworth, Kan. ——————— Arkansas City, Kan., Enid, Oha., and Anthony, Kan. Res, Phone 13414 Office Phone 134 Richard M. Johnson UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL Private Chapel in Connection Nret Door [enat of Peoples National Rank Open Day and Night Paola, Kansas NOLICE 10 AGENTS AND CORRE SPUNDLNIS Please send cut or phatograph that we may use during the year. Have eorrespordkme in by Wednesday We hive Installed cur new finoty pe machine and paper will be out rer I or Sale see 240 Acres Good Farm Land... Three Miles from Nivod«mur, Kaw 50 scrce in cultivation (syed farm revidence—never.failirg water euy- ply, #30 per sure—one bali carh. Addrevs The Plaindealer. THE FIFTS ANNUAL —OF THK ° ° Kingfisher County Normal (Seperate) Will he Weld at KINGTISHER, OKLAHOMA Beginning June 3,1912 This is one of hte largest and beat tutored Normals in the state, Teuchers prcpared for the several state certificates. Excellent accommodations at mod- erate terms. For further Information address SUPT, GEO, FE. MOORE, at Kingfisher, Okis or PROF, E. I. HALL, Conductor at Hennessy, Okla, Feathers cleaned and curled. Hats made over equal to new. MRS, SUSIE WILLIAM 420 Kansas Ave. Bell "Phone 239 PITTSHURG, KAN, ae a ee a Ae: ene ele ME, church, During thelr ten days stay in Kansas City they met a host of friends and acquaintances from a number of states and cities, Dr. Geeder was there In the interest of his friends aspiring for office, Dr. Chappelle and Ibr, Jones, who were ected bishops, Mra. J. HE Male and her daughter, Mildred, returned to Vattsburg with Dr, and Mra, Geeder to spend two weeks in our beautiful city. Dr Geeder reports this session of the Conference the grandest he has ever attended, The people of Kansas City arg quite anxious to have Dr, Geeder change his fictd of action from all re- ports, They seem ta have learned of his efficient work as a physician and surgeon. Rev. J, A. Broadanax spent four days in Kansas City attending the General Conference. While there he had a pleasant stay. Dr. H. T. Geeder has been invited to Neosho, Mo. to deliver a lecture on tuberculosis, After filling this engagement he has been called to Great Bend, Pleasant Hill, The lee- tures already plyen seem to do a teal of good and ure in demand. The A. M, E. choir are invited to Girard Sunday, 26th, to render music for a rally, Rey. Broadanax fs to preach two sermons on that day, Mr, Chile, Hunter has returned from Omaha and from all reports Omaha Is a stirring town. Me re- ‘turned home on account his health, Jno, Morris, formerly of Oklahoma, ‘met with a sad aceident Sunday 26, being shot with a Winchester in the hands of Bud Moten, Dr, Geeder was soon on the scene and hurried Morris to Mt, Carmel hospital, an operation was performed by Dr. Geeder and Dr. Owensby, Morris’s legs were badly fractured. | Mr, Lewis Langford was in the city this week. He is a representative to the State Publication of Christian Science charch. Mr. J. A, Reed, the well known Southern special car man, was shak- ing hands with old friends Sunday. Prof. Wright, of Butler, Mo. is visiting In our city, the guest of Mr, Roy Crouch, D, R, Jones acturncd Monday from Hutchinson, Kan. where he accom: pained the U. C. T. The citizens Gab met in regular: session Tuesday cvening to try and) devise some plan to hencfit the young boys and ynts, Some very dis- tingulchad perseis were before the socidy with suzgestions, © Among some of the best things amentioned wasa Maram te employ the minds and hands of ow move uscful boys and ghls ant a Y. MA, up stairs and ice cream patlon and lobby with send- ing 1oom on the ground floor, We think this cnterpiise will materialize in the neat future, Win Peoples, President W, AL Abernathy, Secretary Mis, J. IL Hale and daughter, Madied, are fn the aty the house seucst of het sister, Mes, H, T. Geeder, Mes, Hale was met in Kansas City on the cleventh of May hy Dr, and Mrs, Gecler to attend the General Confer- cence, They were estended many for- mal and informal functions while in Kansas City and Mrs, Hale is very much inpressed with the Wert and ex- presses herself very freely of visiting ayain in the future, She is the wife of Th, J. U1, Hale, of Nashville, Tenn, and comes to the west highly recom. mended as a Southern society belle, Her little daughter will be highly en- tcituinad while in our city by the little Rosy Chechs club, Tittle Miss Mildred is poseossed of the striking personality of her — distinguished mother, Among those whe entertains dd the trio whie In Kansas City were Dr, and Mra Banks, Dr. and Mra, Chasman, Mis, B.D. Scott. Mre, Josie Caldwell, formerly ef Na-hville, and recently of Kansae City ard the Rb best cmmcas Sindee A Genuine Hair Restorer. Did you ever know of any hair preparation which would really grow hair and restore the color to gray or faded hair? There are many preparations highly advetised ta do the work, but it ia probably your experience that none of them will really meet the claima of their manufacturers, There are many so-called hair restorers which sre nothing more than harmful chemical dyes, which do not grow any hair, the only result Leng that they dyed the hair, having no pemanency and often causing a streahy appearance, It has been the aim of the chemists for years to discover a prepara tion which would really grow hair and restore the color to gray or faded hair, but heretofore they have met with no success. Prof. Rembler now claims to have disvovcred a combination of harniess vegetable composition which is a Genuine Hair Restorer and will grow hair and does not contain any dye of any hind, but will positively restore the natural color and brilliancy to gray and faded hair. This is a very strong statement tu make and If any chemist wilhout the recognized ability and national reputation of Prof, Rembler were to make this claim we would be Inclined to be shcptical os to its truth. It wall be 1emembered by reader that are familiar with scientific discoveries that Prof, Rembler was the inventor of the une file process for gilding glass and also the Rembler Wireless Coherer. Any statement made by Mof, Rem- bler fs entitled to consideration as he would not make any statements which were not true and would injure his established reputation, The Sileron Mfg. Co. of Pucblo. Colu, ahye purchased the cvclusive American rights to manufacture Saginene, as they have named Prof Rem- Wer's Envention, after having made a 1. months’ test of Sugine and thor- ouphly demonstinting that it would postivdly do the work, ‘The Siloien Mfg. Co. have authorized us to make the following remailable cifcr ta all who need a “genuine Hair Restorer.” They will send a written agreement with cvery bottle of Sagine, to the effect that If one lnttle of Sagine com ientieusly used according to the directions docs not give entire satis ion to the purchaser of Sigine dees not actually iow har and restore the olor to gray or faded hatr, remove dandiwf and make the hair healthy a il glassy, thal they wall pay the sum of 85 to ary dit-atlefied purchaser, This fs the strongest offer ever nade by any manufacturer and on they could not possible make if they dil not know pertives flor exper cence that it would de exactly what the claim for at. Ne oue can take a.3 chance in buying Sagine agit is certai!y worth sf to use a Gamlac Hatt Restorer that will really grow hati, and if it docs not give satisfaction they. will pay you the Sas agiced, Sen a $1 bill to the Sloron Mf, Ca, Pucblo, Colo, stating that you wish t) purchase a bottle of Sasane with the written agrcement to grow hair and i tore the color to gray or fuled hair or pay you the sum of $4 and it willbe sent to you hy express in plain wrapper, The Siloran Mfg. Co ts incorporatd under the Paws of the State of Colorado and refer you to the mereani le agencies or any Puchla tanks ay to their ability to fulfill any agreentes t they muke, THE SIORON MPG, CO, Pachle, Colo, Go Where you will, you will find few flours EQUALING and. none SURPASSING e 3 Cain's No. | Flour GUARANTEED at the top inecier, flavor and yield The Cain Mill Company ATCHISON, . . KANSAS nc WILL H. WILSIG, President and Manager. GEO. EYSELL DRUG CO., Union Depot Drug Stors Mail Orders Prompily Attended. all rand of Whiskey—Botthed in Bond 1036 Emus s.cnue, KANSAS CH Opposite Waiting Rue. Home Phone West 360 Bell Phone West 6608 Little Miss Marjorie Pierce will entertain Thusday afternoon from 2 to & p.m. complimentary to Miss Mil- dred Hale of Nashville, Tenn. to a lawn fete, Grandmaster C. H. M. Collins is ex- pected In the city’ Tuesday evening on his annual official visit to Golden Gate lodge No, 68, HELVMICK AND PLEASANT VIEW The correspondent has been gone for two weche, hence there has bien no news from this place recently. Mre, Alfied Movre has fust 1e- tuined from Kansans City, where she has been attending the General Con- ference and visiting friends and rela ilves for the past two weeks, Ke- porte a good time, Mr. William Ray, of Council Grove, attended the General Conference at Kansas City last week. The A, CW. C club, of Council Giove, under the management of Mics Willa Merriweather gave a play “Ihe Uledge? at Wolsey, Kansas the 1th for the benefit of the Pleasant View church, The play was well rendered, the specialties were especially rood. A Jaige and appreciative crowd was prevent, Standing room was at a pamium and many were turncd away, Collected ut the door $62 60, und after expenses were deducted the neat little sum of $50 was turned over to the church, The members and friends of the church feet very grate- ful to Miss Merriweather and her company for their kindly assistunce. Scvetal people from this vicinity attended the banquet at Counal Grove Monday night given by the young men in honor of Mixs Willa Merriweathe: who has closed a very successful term of school work and wil ‘soon return to her home at Topcha. "The choir, of the Peasant View A. M. E. Sunday school acquitted them- Atines with credit at the township ‘Sunday School Convention hpld at Halmick the 19th inst. It was the ‘only colored S. S$. represented. Mrs. Chas. P, Lacy served ice cream and cake on the afternoon of the 29th to @ number of friends Those present were, Moores, Welch: ers’, Meflenry’s and Fall's families Also Miss Willa Merriweather and Mr. Emanucl Campbell of Council Grove, | Little Christina Taytor, of Topcha, Kany who has becr staging with het aunt, Mis, Lacy of Hulmich, will re turn ta her home tomorrow, Mcsers, Clinton Morris, Chae. Diggs and John Blackwall, of strong Cry, aie working at the crusher at Ic. nich, Mr. Mortis $4 boarding at Al fied Moore's and the latter at Chas Lacy"s, Reve Aad. Dewis and wife were at the Mhasant Vaw chuih on het Sunday. Lsertudy here Is tooking forward to Childiens Day. The Mcasant View SOS. wel net observe tle day. but expect to visit ather Sunday sche 1 ALMA. KAN, Tn aevard to our item in yeur papa of a stuim party to our pastor Wm, E. Hattison we wish to state that the following names “cre eft out: Mr, and Mis Hy Davis, Mix, Te. 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The Pittsburg Elevator Company, Third and Grand Avenue PITTSBURG, KANSAS. An Interesting Character of Ye Olden Time Passes Away at the Home of His Son in Jackson, Miss. Was an Old Circuit Rider and Taught School at the Close of the War The passing of Rev. Nathan Chiles on the 1st set, marks the closing of a useful and well spent life, and removes from the stage of human activity one of the most remarkable characters of ye state ballum days. He was a career filled with starting incidents from the time he reached the age of ten years. He has been a busy man all of his life; never thing of trying to do something for advancement and elevation of his race. While not a man of letters, Rev. Chiles possessed more good, sound judgment and executive ability than many of the present day "progressors" and college presidents. He was a deep thinker and nature had been kind in supplying him with the ability to impart the things of value he possessed to others, which he always did with reluctance. Rev Chiles will be remembered by many Topokus, having visited here some two years ago and was the guest of his brother in law, "Uncle" Harrison Chiles and other relatives. While here he preached at Saint John A.M. E. church and also at Brown Chapel. He was in attendance on the General Conference some three weeks ago at Kansas City and again visited relatives here and was in apparently good health. At the close of the conference, he are compained his son, Rev Oliver W. Chiles, a providing older to his home in Jackson, Miss, and expected to take up a charge and preach, at an Alwise Providence decreed differently, and called him from the walks of man Death Caused by a Needle. A letter from Rev. O. W. Chiles, a son, at whose home he was visiting, written several days before the death of his father, states that the older Chiles was dangerously ill, that he was suffering from severe pains in his sides and inatum and upon examination, a threaded sewing needle was loomed and extracted from his testum. The needle and thread had passed through him, and in so doing, puncta. I do not test, thus causing his att. The attaon is shrouded in musition as to how, when and where he could have swallowed a threaded menop. Was a Circuit Rider. The next decade will know this this study class of ministers no more. They have played well then part and are rapidly passing from our midst. Ree Chiles and his saddle bags made the rounds in South Carolina, his native state for more than thirty years. He preached within a radius of fifteen miles for more than twenty years. At this time his salary was about $100 per year, which was principally paid in cabbage, potatoes, chickens and occasionally a pig. However, God had called him and he had a message to deliver, which he did faithfully and well. At the close of the war, the Negro needed schooling badly. The supply of teachers among both races was very limited as was also then knowledge of books. At this time the Rev. Charles was young, strong and active and having always been a servant in the "big house," placed him in a position to half way appraise a natural craying for book knowledge without arousing the suspicion of his master, thus he learned to read, and write. He immediately entered the field as a teacher and labored many years that is until Northern school had time to efficiently equip men and women for the work. Then he reluctantly stepped aside and continued to teach the bought members of the race of Christ and the glories of the world beyond. Oversee of Master's Plantation. One of the many interesting stories related by him explains how he landed the job of overseer of his master's plantation. It was stirring times in Old Carolina, and all of the men had gone to the front to route the Yankees and thereby tighten the chain of bondage upon the unfortunate blacks. Rev. Chiles was a father in the "big house" and on Saturdays was permitted to visit his wife over Sunday, and she would wash and mend his clothing. The visit that made him "boss" care the climax and terms with been well and shows a remarkable fourth thought. It was a case of saving one's self and he did as excellent job. On this occasion he went for the usual visit with his wife, but the "overseer" (to teacher) had her busy in the field and when he volunteered to wield the hoe in her stand while she washed his clothing the "overseer" objected, and when Mr. Chiles insisted, he ordered him schooled. This term of affairs was more than the slave boy could stand, so he gave it out cold and flat that the first man who dared lay hards on would be chopped to pieces. Here the "overseer" demurred and ordered Sam, a sort of straw boss, to take Nathan down and tie him, but upon seeing a good sharp hoe grapped in a determined hand, Sam likewise stepped aside. Determined not to be outdone by a Nogro, the "overset" mounted his horse and started for the "big house." Nathan knew what this meant, and taking a short cut through the fields beat him to it. As he drew near the house, he began screaming and crying as though he was being murdered. This brought his distress to his side, and up on impiring the cause of his grief, he said: "Missie, that brute of an overset" and he wished "Marsh id" would killed so he could marry young 'Missie' and I just couldn't stand to hear a poor white man talk to distressing the family; I just had to come and tell you My God, it would kill us all!" he sobbed. The woman was of the "Old Palmetto" blue blood and a statement of she stood from the lips of a "cracker" was more than she could stand. Presently Mr. Oyster arrived and was pushed at him like an entangled tigress, demanding him to discount, place her house in the barn and harding him his money, bade him leave the place and never return. He paused for an explanation but she told him to leave at present at once. After the "overset" departed she turned to the weeping servant and asked if he thought he was able to run his place. He answered in the affirmative, and she said, "go ahead and take charge and keep things running until you master returns." He took charge and from that time on the women had Saturday to wash their clothing and do such other work as they might desire. A system of humane treatment was inaugurated and contained in force until Immanu Issa that memorable document declaring freedom and equal justice to men and women of all ages. Buried at Old Home. Buried at Old Home. His remains were a companion by his son Rev. O W Chiles from Jackson, Miss. to his old home in Helena, South Carolina, where on Tuesday he as had to rest little his beloved wife who preceded him many years 179 Good Citizen Rev Nathan Chuk was one of the most highly respected citizens in the state of North Carolina. White and black, loved, honored and respected "male" Nathan as they called him, and his influence for good in the community will be deeply missed by members of both races. He was a straight-forward, upright, honorable old gentleman; very conscientious, always placing right above earthly gain. He has played well his part in the drama of life, and the world will land him and ever cherish his memory. May angels guard his soul. BELIEVE, KANSAS Mrs. Virginia Brown, the mother of Hollyliver Thompson, will go to Culpepper, Va., shortly for a visit with friends. Mrs. Brown has spent the past year in Bethel Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Shirpe have moved to Kansas City for the summer. Mr. Jim, Parrell was up from Quindale Sunday to visit his family. Mr. This Brown, of Kansas City, kane, and Mrs. Mae Crushy, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday here, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dunn. Willie Moore, of Kansas City, visited Mrs. Frances Moss and her mother, Saturday evening. Mr. Wm Dunn is not improving much from his recent illness. Mr. Prince Miss had as her guest Sunday, Mr. E. Downing of California Mrs. Samuel Madison, of Edwardsville, spent several days last week here with her father, Mr. Wm Damn. Miss Dave Parker is visiting in Kansas City for a few days. Bethlehem Council No. 51, K and I of P, had a very interesting meeting Thursday Mrs. Geo. Guilford, of Kansas City, visited Sunday here with her sister, Miss Malinda Damn. A strawberry social was given Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Dennis Thompson Services were held morning and evening at the 0th Ridge Baptist church, Sunday. The Sunday school was reorganized in the morning. The Lord's supper was administered at the evening service. Quette a number of Bethlehem people spent Decoration Day in Leavenworth sight seeing. Miss Cora Sharpe went to Kansas City Saturday. Several of our citizens went down to Quindara Wednesday afternoon to attend the Commencement Exercises at West University. --- DEWEY, ONLAHOMA. The colored school was out Friday. The program was excellent and much credit is due Mr Garcia for the training the little folks received. He was re-appointed to teach next year. The social given@by the ladies of the A. M. E. church Friday night was quite a success. Mrs. Maria Johnson, who has been visiting her family in Lenapah the past week, returned to Dewey Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, of Nowata, are visiting their grandma, Mrs. Isabella Daniels. Mrs. Bettie Reaves and Mrs. Geo. Reaves were in Battleville Thursday to attend the picnic in Beck's park. Rev. G A. L. Dykes is visiting friends in Dewey. While here he will hold services in the A. M. E church. Mrs. Ella Jones, of Nowata, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Lulu Brown. Mr. Chas. Reaves, who has been sick the past week, is somewhat improved at this writing. Mr. W. C. Brown has returned from a business trip to Chelsea. BARLESVILLE, KAN. Miss Sarah Williams, the teacher at Ramona, spent Saturday and Sunday here on route to Emporia, Kan., where she will attend the Normal summer school. Miss Alberta Jackson left for Wagner where she will probably undergo an operation. Miss Anna Worthy left last week to visit relatives in Klondike, Texas. Miss B. F. Jones and sister, Fern Garland returned to Independence last week. Mr. Bert Simpson has returned from Omaha. Mrs. Mamie Curry, who has been very ill with appendicitis, is convalescing slowly. Rev. G. A. L. Dykes has returned from Kansas City and the General Conference for a few days visit before entering upon his missionary work. Mr. Cint Morris, of Pawnee, has returned home after a visit with his sister, Mrs. Fred Boyd. Mr. Fred Estes and Mr. Garfield Boynt made a short visit to Port South and Van Baren Ark. Miss Nancy Hopkins made a visit to Ottoyvik, the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Toliver. Mr. Jesse Turk is on a business trip to Wichita. Miss. James Waltz has returned from a visit to her home in Texas. Mr Tom Brown is back from his trip to Claremore for his health. Miss Howard Norman and Miss Ada Linnis have returned from their visit to Dennison, Texas, Muskogee and Lula. The Battleville Blues and their manager, Mr Gio. Earts, played a winning game with the Parsons team last week. Yesterday the Blues played the Coffeyville team and won by a score of 8 to 2. Misses Mary and Nora Morrison, who have been visiting their brothers, is turned to Coffeyville this week. Miss Luvena Brown closed her school Sunday night to a crowded house at the A. M. E. church. The pupils rendered exceptionally well "The Pineville Baby Show" and a Japanese song in costume. Much credit is due Miss Brown for her school work here. Rev. C. H. Holmes spent a day in Kansas City last week. Mr. Will Hale, of Coffeyville spent Sunday in the city. The weather is getting warm and there are so few places here to go for enjoyment that a number of Battlesville and Dewey people spent the afternoon of Decenton Day in games and other amusements at the park of Mr. Nelson Beck. At the proper time the ladies spread a bountiful linch consisting of all the delicacies of the season. The Baptist of this district closed the most successful meeting of their Board here Last Sunday. Among those present were Rev. A. T. Tucker of Lenapah; Rev. C. L. Brewster, moderator of Lenapah; Rev. B. Dodd, assistant moderator of Coffeyville; Rev. Jones of Nowata; Mrs. Leech, secretary, of Lenapah; P. C. Lines, president of S. S. Convention, of Ft. Gibson; Rev. Roe of Lightning Creek closed the meeting. Rev. M D Brookens stopped a few days on his way from General Conference. Painters are busy with their crops and are wishing for a good rain. The U B F and S M. T. lodgement to West City Sunday, May 21th, to witness the ceremony and attending their annual semen. Miss Adeline Nealton, of Yale, and Mr. M. J. Cooper, of Pittsburg, were invited in marriage at the home of bride's father, Mr. Gus Nealton. Quite a number of Pittsburg people visited the Yale ceremony on Decoration Day. Mrs. Murie Haynes and two daughters of Chapman visited in Yale last week with their aunt, Mrs. Halie White. Mrs. Hallie White made a flying trip to Pittsburg Monday. Mrs. Ellen Maples and Mrs. Minnie Moore are on the sick list. Mr. George White made a business trip to Dunkirk last Sunday. Mr. John Yarbrough, an old resident of Yale, who has been in California for several years, has returned to the city to make his home here. Miss Mary Stantmozer, of Croweburg, visited a few days with her cousin, Miss Esther Nealton. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Mrs. Lula Reed accompanied by her little daughter Ellen and adoptive son, Gatland, also with her mother, Mrs. Penn, who will join her at Kansas City will make a delightful visit with relatives at Kansas City, Wichita, Kansas, Nebraska and other points while her husband, Mr. Ross Reed, one of the most industrious young men of the city, who is making good in real estate, bank, account, etc. is holding down the Sansone hotel, the latest and most up to date hotel, as chef at $100 per month. The magnificent M. E. chapel under the direction of Dr. J. M. Harris is assuming stately propositions and Ross Harris hopes to be able to hold quarterly meetings in the basement next Sunday. Mrs. S. Shackleford Litchfoot is resting better at this writing. Her daughter, Mesdames Albert Shackleford, Chas. Pittman, who has just returned from Kansas City, Hurgert Webb and Chas. Ellison are still with her. Mrs. Carrie Johnson has returned to Kansas City, she'll return soon. Pythagoras Court*, Mrs. Mary Jarrett, worthy counselor, made several new members last week—Mr. Marshall, undertaker, and wife, Mrs. Newton Edmonds and others. Ludolph Chapter, O. E. S., Mrs. Olah Stephenson, royal matron, made three very estimable members Saturday night. Mesdames Bedelle, Lulight and Dunforth The Baccalaureate sermon held at the Benton Avenue A. M. L. chapel evinced a mark of progress. The house was crowded to its utmost capacity. The chapel and intelligent address delivered by Rev. Dr. Newton will remain with the graduates and inspire and encourage them as well as those of the vast audience who heard the words of wisdom. The remarks of Lawyer K. Merritt, a member of the School Board, were received with undivided attention and appreciation. The music was excellent as retributed by the graduates and high school students. Miss Marie W. Andrews, pianist. Mr. Emmett Andrews spent sometime in Birmingham and other points in the South. Mr. James Ardley in company with others enjoyed a delightful fishing trip. Prof. B. F. Adams, who has just closed a very successful year teaching at Marsailes, Mo, will be in the city for a day and his wife will entertain informally in his honor. Many of the students have returned from the several colleges and Universities. Dr. William Hayden who completed his course of medicine at McHarry, Nashville, Tenn. is in the city for a few days. He will soon depart for Kansas City where he will take the examination. Miss Marie Dow completed the Senior Preparatory course with great honors at Sedalia, Mo, and will spend the summer at home. Miss Adele Coker, Mary Adams and Edna Wilkes also just closed a successful year at Sedalia, Mo. Mr. Ernest Cobb and Miss Beatrice Hardy have returned from Walden University, where they spent a profitable as well as pleasant year. Mrs. Janette Coker, wife of Mr. John Coker, after a lingering illness passed away Thursday afternoon, May 25, about 2:30 o'clock. Her daughter from afar was able to reach her beside and administer to her last need and comfort. She was about 85 years of age and was a good Christian member of the M. E. church and a good neighbor. Rev. Harris, D. D. officiated. Interment in the South Hazelwood cemetery. The bereaved family has the heartfelt sympathy of the community. Mrs. Alice E. Walburn departed for St. Louis where she will enjoy the summer visiting her brother, Mr. E. Walburn and family. Many visitors are in the city and will witness the graduating excursion. HOLLON, KAN. A Literary club was organized last written by Mr. Harvey Reed. It required a deal of patience and hard work to get the people interested but now they have twelve charter members and have one of the best societies in the state. The club meets Tuesday night of each week and renders a program. Mrs. Laura Reed is in the city and going to make her home with her son, H. Reed at his new home, 8th and Colorado. Judge Stuart was in the city Fri- day looking over the field. An excellent program was rendered by the Philannonic Circle last Tuesday evening. LAWRESCE, KAN. Mrs. J. W. Bryant, formally Miss Hattle Escoe, left on an extended trip through the South on her honeymoon. Miss Ruby Thornton, a former graduate of Kansas University, who has been teaching in Coffeyville, Kan., is here visiting Miss Grey and other friends. She will remain until after commencement exercises. Miss Lillian Burns, who has been teaching several years in Coffeyville is home to visit her parents. Her many friends are glad to welcome her. Clarence Pearson Sundayed in Kansas City. Mrs. Ida L. Garnett, of Macon City, Mo., is here visiting her daughter, Miss Ida of K. U., who has been indoors for sometime. Mrs. Mayne Bradley and her father, Mr. Johnson, Miss Ruth and Master Franklin Bradley, of Kansas City, were here for Decoration day, May 30. Mrs. Goo, King was hostess to the Sierra Ione club last Tuesday afternoon. A good program and a delicious luncheon was enjoyed by all. Mrs. G. N. Jackson spent a few days in Topka last week. Mrs. Lee Bond, of Coffeyville, Kan. is a welcome visitor in Lawrence. She has a host of friends here and while here is the guest of Miss Janie Alexander. Mrs. Louise Venerable, matron of the Girls club entertained the Kansas University students Tuesday evening in a royal manner. Mrs. W. S. Moss and daughter, Willie Blanche, of Springfield, Mo. are here visiting Miss Lottie Moss of K. U., and will remain for Commencement Exercises. Mrs. Joanna Nolan died at Excelsior Springs, Mo. last week. Her home is in Lawrence and on account of poor health for several months she went to Excelsior Springs for treatment. She was a member of Salame chapter No 19, O. E. S. Her husband and mother and a host of friends pour her loss. Riley Riggs, Jr., entertained in honor of Miss Winfred Morton of K. L. 1st Wednesday evening in appreciation of her grailation. Quite a few were present and a social time was enjoyed by all. The hostess, Mrs. Rogers mother, served a three course luncheon. Mrs. A Scott king left Monday for Tampa City, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Curtis Miller for a week, chance to lavenworth to visit Mrs. M. W Hodges Townsend for a week and June 17th will start for Portland, Oregon to remain indefinitely. Messie, Harry Abbott and Frank Stewart, of Topoka, Sunday in lawrence HUTCHINSON, KAN. The Imperial Art club met at the residence of Miss Balth Baugh. It being a lovely May afternoon fourteen members were present. The meeting was called to order with the president in the chair. After the regular routine of business the fancy work was taken up for the afternoon, which was very delightfully spent while Miss Baugh and others charmed the ladies with some beautiful piano selections. After the work was laid inside the hostess with the assistance of Miss Gothard served a very dainty lunch. The club adjourned declaring Miss Baugh an ideal hostess. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Miss Beatrice Martin, the efficient stenographer in the law office of W. T. Bell of Leavenworth, Kansas, has been visiting her sisters, Misses O. J. and V. M. Martin the past week. The Lincoln public school closed Friday, May 21, with very appropriate exercises in the several rooms. Many visitors saw the exhibit last Sunday. The work in Manual Training and Domestic Art was indeed fine and too much cannot be said in praise of the instructors in the departments for the high class work done by the pupil. The High school teachers entertained the graduating class of 1912, at the High school Annex last Friday night. Although the evening was very stormy, the young people assembled early and spent a delightful evening with the teachers. Dr. E. A. Harris entertained the Misses Martin to a six o'clock dinner at Wollard's curb Friday. A number of very elaborate functions were given the past week complimentary to Miss Bentrice Martin of Leavenworth, Kansas. Mrs. J, S. Dorsey was hostess to a nine o'clock breakfast Monday. Mrs. B. A Hardrück served a sumptuous six o'clock supper Monday evening. Mrs. Fred Williams entertained at a very elaborate three course breakfast Wednesday. Mrs. Whitby and Jackson six o'clock supper. Mrs. J, J. Tillman to an excellent three course dinner Sunday. Mrs. David Marshall entertained a few friends at her home Sunday for Miss Martin. Miss M. W. Andrews served a dainty refreshments at her home Wednesday evening. The young men entertained a number of guests Thursday complimentary to Miss Beatrice Martin. It was a very fine affair and Miss Martin speaks highly of the people of Springfield and says she will come again soon. Misses O. J. and V. M. Martin, teachers in our high school, left Thursday night for their home at Garnett, Kansas. Miss Bentlee accompanied them as far as Paula and returned to her place of business after a few days visit in Kansas City. Rev. J. S. Dorsey and wife drove to their farm home last week. The Misses Martin accompanied them. PARSONS, KAN. Rev. J. W. Murray, of the Christian church has resigned and excepted a charge in Greenville, Texas. The New Hope Baptist church is still without a pastor. Rev. Bates preached an able sermon at Mt. Pleasant Baptist church last Sunday evening. Rev. P. D. Skinner preached an instructive sermon at New Hope Baptist church last Wednesday evening. He is one of the best preachers in Southern Kansas. Mr. Geo. W. Lester and wife have moved in their new brick business building. Mr. Lester will occupy one side with the Paris Cleaning & Dye Works and a glove factory, and Mrs. Lester will occupy the other side with her hairdressing parlor. We wish we had more such people in Parsons. We wish them God's speed. Mrs. Daily on West Morgan Ave. is very sick at this writing. Mrs. Frances White is numbered among the indisposed. We are proud to have two graduates from the High School, Miss L. Bridgewater and Earl McCowan. Mr. James T. White has one of the finest barbershop in the state and he is a busiest man from start to finish and we all should feel proud of him. He is all one of the wealthiest colored men in this section of the state. Miss Ella Bridgewater has returned from the Christian Institute held in Mississippi. LINCOLN, NEBRASA. The Davis club held an interesting meeting at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Major Moore last Tuesday, and discussed current events. The next meeting will be at Mrs. MacKenzie's, 200 Pintrest next Tuesday. Mrs. L. B. Moore will go to Atchison, Kansas, Monday to represent Magnolia Count, No. 10 at the grand session which concerns in that place. Frank Williams is reported as being much improved in health. Mrs. Junta Coleman and her auntie Mrs. Grace Burrel, leave Wednesday for a visit with relatives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Chicago, Ill. Miss Anna Vanderzee, teacher in the industrial school at Topeka, Kas., and her sister, Miss Nina, returned home Monday to spend their vacation. R. H. Young was in Omaha last Sunday and attended the funeral of Hon. Fred. L. Smith, who was found dead in his office last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell will leave in a few days for Chicago, where they will rest'le permanently. Rev 0. , Burkhardt was in Omaha last Sunday. Mrs. Burkhardt is improving nicely since undergoing an operation. Misses Corine, Horn and Myrtle shanks, who were reported as having disappeared from their homes were picked up by the police at Fremont and returned to their homes on last Tuesday. William R. Hickman died at his home last Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness. The funeral was from Brown and Doyle's chapel on Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. C. R. Runyon conducted the service. A wife and several children and many friends mourn his demise. Mount Zoon Sunday school will piem in the city park Tuesday night. All are invited.