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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER If the Poor Man Wants Work at a Decent Wage, Give Capital the Assurance of Confidential Men in Office! HOW BLACKS THRIVE IN GREAT BIG CHICAGO! Editorial Observation of the Colored People in a Great City. A POOR SHOWING IN BUSINESS! Many Have Accumulated Property and Have Good Bank Accounts—The Improvident are Alarmingly in the Majority, and Picture Shows, Florists and Undertakers Reap a Harvest from This Class—Former Kansans are Generally Prosperous and Saving Money. We find several prosperous colored people in Chicago, worth from $1,000 to $200,000 in real estate. Colored people own flats in Chicago equal to or better than any owned by whites in Kansas. There is very little prejudice against our people in this great city. It seems that they pay more attention to business and brains than to color. One objection we find is that too many young men of the race spend their time and money to no good. It would be good if the colored people of Chicago would organize themselves for business purposes. We find a good many of our Kansas friends doing well. We seldom find a Kansas loafing, most all of them are engaged in business or holding good jobs with some corporation. We find the Overton Manufacturing Company, formerly of Kansas City, doing fine business and have erected buildings at a cost of between $20,000 and $30,000. Mr Overton's wife and daughters assist in the business. Two of the girls are attending Northwest University. Our friend Wm. B. Ware is holding a fine position with a wholesale house. He is foreman of his department. Mrs. M E Burgett, the medium, is doing fine business and is one of the best and most well to do colored women in Chicago. Miss Lizzie Ridley, her private secretary, is doing nicely and is also boarding up some of this world's goods. Our friend, Miss Ella Saxon, formerly of Topela is doing nicely and has a splendid position Mrs. Daisy Anderson and sister, Miss Mayme are doing nicely and enjoying life. Miss Mayme is holding a nice position in one of the down town stores. Mrs. Anderson has two children which are the pride of her life. Her husband is a railroad man Mrs. M. Milan has built a fine home in Englewood. She made a splendid purchase and the property has increased in value since her purchase. Mrs. J. MacLemore and family are doing nicely. Her son is a sterotyper and holds a position in one of the largest printing plants in Chicago. Mrs. J. H. Bowser owns a $ 7,000 residence on Wabash avenue and it is clear of all firemenance. Her husband is engaged in the railroad service. Mr. and Mrs. H Etherly are doing fine. Their daughter, Carrie is married and living in Evanston. Mrs. Bettie Avery has a large three story flat on Wabash, with a clothes cleaning shop attached and is doing nicely, in fact all Kansans you run across are doing well. Mr. Joe Pool, formerly of Iola, is still following his old trade of plastering and has all the work he can do. Another citizen, Mr. George E. Maxfield, owns two large flats in Englewood and worth about $75,000. They are all strictly modern and located on one of the best streets in Chicago. He is a member of the police force and has made good use of his earnings, and these buildings will stand as an everlasting monument not only to him, but the race. This is the class of men to place in public positions. We were also at Eavinston and met several of our relatives from South Carolina among them, Rev. William Chiles, our uncle whom we had not seen for thirty odd years and also his family whom we had never seen. He is one of our subscribers and was formerly of Abbeyville, S. C. He has a family of several excellent song and daughters. Mr. Sam. Cannon, who went to Evanston twenty odd years ago without a dollar from Abbeyville, County South Carolina now owns property in the town and is worth close to thirty thousand dollars. Mrs. Smith and family, also of Abbeyville, whom we had not seen in years are prospecting. We met Mr. Robert Hooper and wife. He has been one of our subscribers for years. They are progressive young people and are doing much for the elevation of the race. They were formerly of Oklahoma, and Miss Hooper is a leader in Ebenezer Baptist church and is also interested in missionary work and represents her church in all the associations and conventions. They own nice property at 5214 State street. We met Miss Marie Bertha, and she is doing nicely. Evanston is a clean city without any saloons with very prosperous people, living in peace with the world. State street is made up of the goeasy colored people. Here are seen all shades of colored people and different styles of dress and the theatres are well patronized by this class of people. White men own the shows, while the colored people rush over each other to fill the seats and display their dress of various styles and colors. It is a mystery to us how this class of people manage to dress so fine and remain in idleness. The women vie with each other to see what striking appearance they can make before the men and their sex also in that part of State Street where colored people predominate. The colored people in that part of State Street nefer attend church in the evening. The saloon, theater and wine-room seem to attract them. Undertaking is the most successful business conducted by the colored people in Chicago. They spend more money for funeral purposes than they would to care for the orphan children. We find very few colored people engaged in grocery business, no dry goods stores, a few real estate offices, no bank except one pawn shop that goes under the name of bank, which sells money instead of loaning it. M. R. S. Abbott, editor of the Defender, is making a hold stand for the colored people. Everyone should subscribe for his paper who loves to see the race progress. Colored men in Chicago do not seem to like manual labor and most of the public work is done by foreigners. There are some tinker and repair shops and a few second hand stores. Over 70 per cent of the colored people of Chicago waste their time in idleness and spend their money to no good purpose. We do not think there are any progressive leaders of the race in this city. There are a few agitators, but what we mean is men that invest their money in business, thereby giving employment to the members of the race. There are some that want to be looked up to, but their sole object and aim are their individual interest. As long as such condition exists in Chicago among the colored people they will get farther and farther behind. Mr. Walter Evans of Hutchinson, one of the assistant Sergeants-at-Arms at the convention, remarked when we returned that he preferred Hutchinson for a place to live than Chicago. POLITICS AND POLITICIANS. RALPH D. FULTON—Coffeyville. Ralph D. Fulton, the present capable and efficient Marshall of the city Court, is a candidate for renomination. Mr. Fulton has made a splendid officer and merits a re-election. He is staunch Republican and has many friends among all classes. His popularity was fully evidenced by the hard-suffice majority he received over his opponent two years ago and the splendid manner in which he has administered the affairs of the office, indicate a renomination and election by even a greater majority than before. ARTHUR HURD—Abilene. Arthur Hurd, of Abilene, is a candi- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JULY 5, 1912. date for the Republican nomination for County Attorney of Dickinson County. Mr. Hurd is one of the brightest and brainstel young lawyers of Kansas. He is associated in the business with his father, Judge Hurd, whose reputation as a lawyer stands second to none in Kansas. Mr. Hurd as Mayor of Abilene, won an enviable reputation for fairness and marked ability and at all times strived to conserve the interests of the taxpayer as he would his own private affairs. He has many friends and will no doubt be nominated and elected, and the voters of Dickinson County in so doing will never have occasion to regret their action. C. R. BAKER-Abilene. C. R. Baker, of Abilene, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court and his nomination and election is generally conceded. Mr. Baker is one of the most popular and deserving young Republicans of Dickinson County and will add strength to the ticket. He is a clean, honest young business man, who has been treated and educated in Abilene and his whole life has been as an open book. He is identified with no clerk or faction but is a staunch Republican who is at all times working for the success of the whole party. Mr. Baker's candidacy is being specially championed the young men of the party, and that is the element that must be reckoned with when it comes to winning victory. The colored voters all over the county speak of Mr. Baker in terms most commendable. They are all his friends and he appreciates their allegiance. He is a man who judges men by worth and character and with him color cuts no ice. The Plaindealer is ever striving to help good broad minded Republicans, and we know of none more deserving than Roy Baker. O. P. HICKLIN—Wichita O. P. Hicklin, better known to his many friends and acquaintances as Olive Hicklin is candidate for the nomination for Marshall of the City Court and everything seems to point to his nomination and election. Mr. Hicklin has filled the office for the past year with honor and credit, having been appointed to the position to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the former Marshall of the Court. Few men anywhere can boast of a larger circle of friends than Mr. Hicklin. He is a man of sterling worth and strongest integrity and does his duty at all times regardless of friend or foe. He has little or no opposition in the primaries and at the fall election he will receive a handsome majority. Who's Who and Why. Among the candidates there are none more deserving of hearty support than Richard Allen, candidate for Republican nomination for District Clerk. Especially is he deserving the hearty good will of the colored people. As teacher for thirty years, with a large number of colored boys and girls in his classes, not one of them but will touch for his impartiality and uniform courtesy to all alike. You may be sure that the man who is eminently successful in his own business and profession may be safely trusted in public office. Prof. Allen is one of the most successful teachers in Kansas. As a business man he is industrious, always honest as well as successful. Not only has the Professor been a success in his professional and business career but he has been as consistently and constantly a Republican. The public wants men in office who can be depended upon for loyalty to the Republican party as well as men of settled professional and business habits. Remember Professor Allen and vote for his nomination for Clerk of the District Court. I am truly delighted in recommending Professor Richard Allen to the voters of Montgomery County, State of Kansas, in the highest sense of the word, as a true candidate for the Republican nomination for District Clerk. Therefore, as Mr. Allen has praised himself as one of our best citizens in the community in which he lives, I do kindly ask one and all to aid him on the sixth day of August. 1912, as Mr. Allen has been true and tried as a public man and a friend to all. A word to my colored brothers. We as a race need good white friends in this life in the time of need. Then, if this statement is true, we can find one in Professor Allen, who has shown him self so in our public schools, with the same spirit to help the colored children as the white children. All had the same chance as school children under him; also his dear father had a young colored man in his Richard Allen had in that god-like home, with one exception on the colored man's part, and that was when he would look in the glass he saw that he was somewhat black, but otherwise he was a son in that home. So let me ask you all to kindly remember Mr. Allen at the right time with your help is my prayer. WINFIELD: KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Pink Britton are the parents of a son born Thursday, June 27th. Robert Stevenson, whose home is near Hennessey or Dover, Obla., was drowned while bathing in Walnut river here Sunday. Members and friends of the Second Baptist church met at the parsonage and gave a surprise on Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Warder, who are soon to leave for Junction City, their future home. Arthur Fox and Fred Cotton, better known as Foxy and Dock, motored to A. C. last week on business for the Winfield Auto company. Wertie Morris of Kansas City, is visiting his family. Mrs. Belle Kennedy of Kansas City, was called to the city Friday morning on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. John Bradford. Rev. R. E. Lee has sold his quick lunch stand. Mr. Thomas Rhodes has bought an Oldsmobile special motor car. Mr. Granison Whitfield motored from Arkansas City Sunday. Miss Nellie Matthews of Guthrie, Okla., is here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franklin. HELMICK AND PLEASANT VIEW Mrs. Fate Russell of Topeka, Kan, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. P. Lacy of Helmck the past week, returned home last Sunday. S. S. class meeting and prayer meeting were well attended last Sunday at Pleasant View. The pastor, Rav. A. J. Lewis was absent as that was his Sunday in Council Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Falls and little daughter, Gwendolyn, took dinner with the Moses last Sunday. Miss. Chas. Harnes, who has been sick for sometime is a little improved at this writing. The following men left this vicinity for the harvest fields on last Friday: Missis, Mark Jefferson, Clyde Payne, Chas. Diggs and Thomas Lewis. Alfred Moore was a Council Grove victor this week. Miss Jantha Moore, who has been attending summer Normal at Council Grove for the past month, has returned to her home near Helmick. A fine rain which was greatly need- ed fell here Monday night, which will make it pleasant for the Fourth, as quite a number expect to celebrate elsewhere. Mrs. W. M. Merritt of Council Grove accompanied by Mrs. Cora McKay of Kansas City, expects to leave for Colorado the 8th on a pleasure and sight seeing trip. The people of this vicinity were pleased to see the smiling face of Mr. Clarence Davis of Emporia, who visited his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Harness recently. Our last quarterly meeting for the year was held by the pastor, Rev. A. J. Lewis, at Pleasant View. The P, E. for some cause could not be with us. Miss Lois Moore is on the sick list this week Master Ralph McHenry, who has been herding cattle for his grandfather, Jacob Welche, is home again. SPRINGFIELD MO. Misses Pansy B Yoakum and Marie W. Andrews were June 1st, at the meeting of the School Board, elected as teachers of Lincoln High school. By one and two the teacher of Lincoln and Douglas schools are elected this year. Miss Alice Jones of San Antonio, Texas, who was summond on account of the illness and death of her mother, Mrs Jane Coker, left for her home. She also cared and assisted her sister, Mrs. Emma Mailey, during her illness and death of her infant son while here. Mr. Bertha T. Buckner, G. W. C. of the order of Calanthe of Missouri, had a very pleasant stay here, during her visit to Pythagoras Court. Dr. and Mrs. Scales enjoyed the company of Mrs. Buckner. She also appreciated the hospitality extended her while visiting their home. She anticipates making a more extensive visit with Mrs. Scales in the future. After dinner Mrs. Scales presented Mrs. Buckner an elegant hand painted china plate, painted by Mrs. Maud Jarrett of Kansas City. The A. M. I. church is now enjoying services in their new and elegant edifice at the corner of Pine and Benton Avenue. Last Sunday was their rally day and only a partial report rendered. Mrs. M. Luster spent the week end in Tulsa, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. M. E. Thomas. Mrs. Belle Justis, who has been ill for several days, left the last of the week to visit her mother at Ada, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fieldh of Coffeyville, are residing in the city. Mr. G. Flake of Kansas City, was the guest last Sunday of Mr. Allen Garland. Miss Daisy Williams left for Denver last week. Mr. Isaiah Everette spent last Sunday with his family in Independence. Mrs. S. M. Howard of Baxter Springs is the guest of her granddaughter, Mrs. Fred Estes. Miss Gertrude Lane of Coffeyville is with us again. Mrs. Jesse Farmer and her mother, Mrs. Dykes, are visiting relatives and friends in Mushogee. Mrs. A. Hill spent a few days last week in Coffeyville and Parsons. Mrs. Clyde Goings is numbered with the sick. Mr. Chas Burnett of Baxter Springs is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Fred Estes. Mrs. I. T. Hardeman is suffering with neuralgia. Mr. W. E. Todd paid a short visit to Chetopa. Mr. Hosely Johnson has begun serving light refreshments at his home near the Brick plant. Mr. Johnson is a deceiving young man and ought to be encouraged. The Baptist church closed their revival meetings last Sunday night. The closing sermon was preached by Rev. Wright, who though blind delivered a grand sermon. Mrs. Fred Boyd, who has been ill for quite a while seems to be better at this writing. She is attended at this time by her sister, Mrs. H. Thompson of Pawnee. The Parsons team will play the Bartlesville Blues at the local grounds on July 1th. MAPLE HILL, KAN. Mrs. L. Hobston, of Oregon, was the guest of Mrs. M. Wallace Sunday and attended the Children's Day program. Misses Geneva Martin and Velmer Bolton were in Topeka Friday shopping. Mrs. Thomas Goodall of St. Marys and little sister were the guests of Mrs. Harriet Oliver and daughter Friday. Mrs. Wallis is visiting Mrs. Henry Johnson Farmers are busy harvesting and laying by corn A number from here attended the Children's Day program at Paxico. The social given by Mrs. H. Johnson for the benefit of her church was well attended Rev. Hughes of Paxico spent a few days here last week visiting Henry Johnson and family. Mrs. Ed. Farrar entertained a few friends at her country home Sunday evening. Miss Emma Stanley made a business trip to Vera Friday. Remember the rally here the second Sunday in July. Everyone is invited to attend. Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed Price $1.50 Per Year. CONVENTION NOTES Boys of the Old South Place Honor Above Money and Nominate Taft First Time In Years Blacks Have Held Nominating Power—Hungry Job Hunters .Flock .Around .the Roosevelt Headquarters. We are glad to say that since Mr. Taft has been President the "Lily Whites" have been put out of busiiness in the South. This is the first convention in years that the colored people could elect a president and they are entitled to it. All of them stood by their instructions except four or five who disobeyed their instructions and hereafter should be left at home. There were several new faces at this convention, all young progressive men. A few of the old remnants of the race, who have attended the conventions for years, still put in their appearance. The boys are still looking for jobs. Major John R. Lynch, retired paymaster of the army, and once temporary chairman of the National Convention, was shaking hands and making acquaintances with new faces. Judson Lyon was on hand with "Roosevelt Hat in the Ring." He is still looking for a job, notwithstanding he held the position of Register of the Treasury for seven years. He cannot say that he is independent of politics. John Daney, Ex-Register of Deeds, was on hands, hollering Roosevelt and looking for a job. Cowna and Vance of Louisiana have spent several years of fighting the "Lily Whites." Mr. Taft's administration has restored them to their old position where they can attend the convention and discuss politics in their respective districts. The olored men that are doing things now are Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor of the Navy, Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, W. H. Lewis, Assistant Attorney General, young Robert Church of Memphis, Town, W. H. McDonald of Texas. This class of men are coming to the front as leaders and are looking forward to the interest of the race. The colored delegates covered themselves with glory. They were gentlely and dignified in manner and in every respect. Gurley Brower of the "Indianapolis World" won the day by being invited to address an audience of over three thousand white people in the gold room of the Taft headquarters. Manning also of the "Indianapolis World," Moore of the "Age," Harris of the the "Bystander," J. D. Cook of the "Wisconsin Weekly Defender," in behalf of then newspapers were on hand looking for the interests of the G. O. P. We were proud to meet Thomas Briar of the South Carolina delegation, who has been in politics, advocating the cause of the colored race and the Republican party since the proclamation of Abraham Lincoln. He was head of his delegation and stood up for Taft KANSAN IN THE LIME LIGHT. W. W. Fisher, Negro business manager of the Quindaro university of Kansas City, Kan., broke into high society June 19th. He had a seat in the convention alongside of Mrs. Longwouth. He branched out into conversation with Quentin Roosvelt, and the upshot of it was that Quentin wrote a little sentiment on his card and sent it to Fisher's boy in Kansas. Quentin didn't write it, though, until his mother gave permission to do it. Fisher is as proud tonight over his debut into high society as is Governor Hadley over the demonstration which he received this afternoon.—Kansas City Journal. Mr. Fisher once lived in Topeka and is one of the best known and most influential politicians in the West. He is a leader, statesman and diplomat. 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, Greetings: 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 0 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 Aria 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 snowing 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 to 5, 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. 8. Deputy Grand Chancellors are hereby directed to forward their commissions to the office of the Grand Chancellor on or before the 15th of July, with a full report of conditions in their respective district and the future outlook for the Order. 9. The Supreme Court Order of Calanthe is hereby directed to hold its session at the same time and place as the Knights of Pythias afore mentioned. Separate halls have been arranged for these sessions. 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 theUniform 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. 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Minneapolis, Minnesota The Masome lodges went to Cherokee on the 23rd ult. and joined with the lodge there in the Thanksgiving sermon, which was preached by Rev. J. W. Edwards. Mrs. Carl Johnson, who left here sometime ago to reside in Oklahoma, spent a few days here with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw entertain J. W. Edwards. The sisters of the Eastern Star went to Yale on the 21st ult, and John ed the order there in the celebration of their Thanksgiving sermon, which was preached by Rev. J. W. Edwards. The rally at the St. John church on the 21st ult, while a success, did not bring in all the money that was needed. Rev. Spankman, at H. a. m., preached a fine sermon, and at 3 o'clock Rev. T. E. Pierce delivered a fine discourse, while Rev. J. W. Livingston closed the day's work at 8 p.m. by a masterly sermon. There were visitors from Columbus, Chorley and Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw entertained the young people in honor of their son's birthday on June 21th. The evening was spent in music and games. A dainty four course lunch was served and all present had a most delightful time. A fine boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris July 1st. Rev. W. W. Ewing was absent from his church on the 60th and there was only prayer meeting. Mrs. Tunglow is enjoying a visit from her sister, when she had not seen for several years. Miss Cora Harding who attended Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, State of Kansas. Supreme Jurisdiction of North America, South America, Europe, Asia. Africa and Australia. PROCLAMATION No. 5. Chancellor Commanders, Grand Represen- tation Kansas, Greeting: Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Australia, provides that the Grand place as may be determined, the place Kansas on the 25 to 27 days of July, 1911. Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Grand Court Order of Calanthe assembly Aria Court No. 7 on the twenty-third (23) directed to assemble in the Castle Hall. such business as may legally come before at the Castle Hall of Taos Lodge No.10. books and accounts of the officers handl be in the hands of the Committee not la- ted snowing your balance. forward their reports and Per Capita Tax are the 15th day of July in accordance with date of 1010 or suffer the penalties provi- dent. forward their Endowment report to Sir offer the penalties provided by Article I, said. their commissions to the office of the Gr respective district and the future outlook to hold its session at the same time and for these sessions. ing at 8 o'clock p. m. at the New Hope Bld. other Sister States, of the above Juris- per Per Capita Tax, Emergency Tax, Spec- Grand Lodge. Nor will they be invested. bridge who has not paid their Annual Tax of morning, 2:30 p. m. The fee is $2.00. G. K. of R. and S., which will be furnished the entertainment of the coming session per day. Indications point to large att- k of the various companies to attend this ers pertaining to the session address D. so that when the hour for adjournment nobly and worthily, but that we have d Respectfully submitted, JOHN E. LEWIS, Crand Chancellor. school at Kansas City the past term, stopped over on a visit with her uncle, D. C. Borders. She, in company with her cousin, Dannamay Borders, left for Nowata, Okla. Miss Mary Pombleton returned home from Parsons, Kan., Tuesday, after spending two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Lillie Murray. Mrs. Fannie Taylor left Saturday for Gulena, Kan., where she will spend a few days with her daughter, Mrs. A. Browner. Lillian Hatcher has been spending the last ten days with Tannie Garvin. Prof. Chas. Wallace of Neosho, called on Miss Dessie Embry Sunday, Mrs. E. Gilbert of Neosho, was the guest of Mrs. D. Garvin Saturday, Mrs. C. J. Jefferson spent last week in Neosho visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. D. Garvin spent Sunday at the rally and basket meeting at Jolly. They were accompanied by Mrs. Gilbert. Miss Mary Patterson returned from Neosho Saturday where she has been visiting friends. Mr. Bert Patterson and Miss Edith Grant were the guests of Mrs. A. Patterson Saturday and Sunday. Several from Granby attended the rally and basket meeting Sunday at Jolly. To be Held in Chicago—Delegates from Nearly Every State in the Union to be present—Local Chicago Committee at Work. The Thirteenth Annual meeting of the National Negro Business League will be held in Chicago, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 21, 22 and 21, 1912. The Local Negro Business League of Chicago has secured the Seventh Regiment Armory for the stalors. Delegates intending to be present should, as early as practicable, notify W. D. Neighbors, Secretary Chicago Negro Business League, 3517 State street, Chicago, of such intention, so that proper accommodations may be reserved. Last year, nearly every state in the Union was represented at the of the ```markdown ``` GRANBY, MO. DAVIS FUEL CO., Has AN Kinds of .Coal. Dell Phone 1698. annual meeting held in Little Rock. Officers of the organization are now earnestly at work to secure at Chicago an even larger gathering. The Little Rock meeting set a high standard in point of attendance, attractiveness of program, and hospitality of its citizens, but the Chicago League is striving to have the coming meeting surpass all previous ones. The Chicago Chamber of Commerce joined with the Local Negro Business League in inviting the National Organization to meet in Chicago, and is co-operating to welcome and entertain those who may attend. Very low reduced rates will be offered from all parts of the country, and especially from the South, for the meeting. Local Leagues are urged to elect delegates at once. Experience has shown that the railroad authorities in every section of the country are willing to arrange special Pullman Tourist Car parties. It is earnestly desired that plans for such parties be arranged for as early as possible. Some of the strongest men and women of the Negro race will be present and speak at the meeting Those gatherings annually bring together a group of hopeful, energetic, aspiring and successful men and women who are doing their part of the world's work. Sessions of the following affiliated organizations will be held at the same time: The National Negro Bankers Association National Negro Bankers Association; National Negro Funeral Directors Association; the National Negro Press Association, and the National Bar Association—a group of the strongest organizations in the country among the Negro people. The most difficult problem before the social economist at this time seems to be the Negro question, and while always serious, the complications apparently are increasing each year. Two sets of facts, diametrically opposite each other furnish the chief data for reckoning. The one is furnished by that class of Negroes who have taken their freedom seriously and earnestly, and who with remarkable success have set themselves to improve their opportunities and make the most out of themselves and for themselves possible. Without quoting from statistics, I must say that it is really remarkable how many Negroes have succeeded in accumulating fortunes, and advancing in all lines of education and the finer arts of civilization. And in the South, where there is an enormous Negro population and where it might be supposed advantages were not so great, the proportion of taxes they pay is encouragingly large. A goodly number of the younger generation also are taking to education, and are proving themselves susceptible of a high degree of culture and refinement. The second and opposite set of facts is furnished by the large and apparently increasing number of those who have had no desire themselves over to the baser side of their nature, and who seem to furnish an undue share of the criminals and outlaws of society. It seems that when the Negro turns his back on advancement and imrpovement that his deterioration is both speedy and extreme. A third set of facts may be gathered from the attitude of the whites, who seem to be divided in their opinions as to the best manner of dealing with the Negro. Many consider only the commercial idea of the question, and see in the possible culture of the Negro, the loss of a large element out of the so-called day laboring class. Day laborers and house servants are becoming more in demand as the resources of the country are developed and the wealth increases. Especially is the servant girl problem urged, the argument being that education elevates the Negro girl above her business, and disqualifies her for faithful service. They say we must have servants and day laborers, and where will we get these if not from the Negro race. Others believe in helping the Negro to make all out of himself possible, and champion equal privileges and opportunities, throwing all doors open to him. The first set of fact argues much, proving as they do, the possibilities of the Negro, and shows also, his high degree of attainment. And shall the granite complain of the wood because it has, under advanced mechanical methods, been found susceptible of a very high degree of polish? Has not the law of general utility in products settled the question as to these baser materials? And is there no adjustment of utilities in the higher order of personal being? Susceptibility is a pure gift of nature. And what part of nature has any other part? And since mechanics are able to fit material products into their designed places, is it too much to ask that our social economists continue working at their problem until they have adjusted the many and diverse parts of human nature into their intended places? This broad principle relieves this most perplexing question of one of its most complicating ingredients, viz. prejudice. This must help answer the third set of facts, namely the attitude of the whites. There may have arbitrarily been assigned the place of lowest service to the Negro. But this may not continue. The Negro is destined to fill his place in the great circle of races and nations, and what that place is, it is for him to determine, and not the other fellow. Moreover, there is no need for alarm. There seems a sort of inequality running all through nature. The maple is not equal to the oak, but this destroys neither. Each has its place to fill in which it is supreme. Let us then take this broad and humane view. Not all the trees in the forest will ever become oaks, nor will all the Negroes become multilhaires and scholars. But they ought to become all they can. As long as there is labor to perform, there will be laborers to perform it. The adjustment may be made more difficult however, by preconceived notions, but even notions will be leveled by the great law of development everywhere imminent. Let the nation not fight against the progress, but wilt see itself to it. But the whole question after all rests with the Negro himself. He has a practically free and open way before ihm. He may say he has a spirit of prejudice against which to fight his way. And so he has. But who has not? Beneath all of the above stated facts, lies the fact, that the greatest success of the Negro of the future will no doubt be found in agricultural pursuits, and he can safely place his highest hopes therein. There are a great many Negroes who reside in the cities, who abhor country life, but with the increasing population of the country it is evident that sooner or later many will be crowded out of the cities. The Negroes have been an agricultural people since their advent into this country, and for more than two centuries did the greater part of the American farmers work. In the light of these facts it would seem to the casual observer, that the Negro, after all of these years of steady plugging along, would be the foremost authority on agriculture, but in most instances he is sadly behind. We have come to the place now where we must use science in tilling the soil, just the same as in other profession if we would be successful and become more self-dependent. But a great many Negroes will argue that they are not able to provide implements sufficient to farm on a scientific basis. To these I would say that a great deal can be done to improve the soil and country conditions just by the use of a little common sense each day, and one will be surprised to find how easy it is to meet with success. If one has the mind to improve conditions, the rest is easy; it will in all cases depend on the individual. This migration of the city population to the country, however, must have the encouragement of the pulpit, school, and press, and those who live in the country must do all in their power to make the country surroundings inviting. There must be good schools, good churches, and sufficient demonstration to convince the newcomer that his coming is a practicable step. These are some of the requirements necessary to make the Negro successful. DENNIS S. THOMPSON. Bethel, Kansas. STROUD, OKLA. Mr. and Mrs. L. Loman and children returned home from Waco, Texas where they spent six weeks visiting relatives. They report a fine trip. Miss Barbara May returned home Tuesday evening from Saint Louis, where she attended school. Mr. David Brooks returned home from Guthrie, where he attended Normal. Miss May Belle Fowler entertained Miss Mabell Lucas of Boley and Mr. Ollie Glover of Chandler, at dinner Sunday. The Misses Carrol gave a surprise party Thursday evening in honor of Mr. L. C. Carroll of Key West. Light refreshments were served. Those present were, Misses Minnie Adkins, Jessie Napier, Tommie Hurt, Candus and Ida Brooks, Sylvia Jones, Hellena and May Belle Fowler, Messrs. Wayman Hurt, Willie Jones, C. S. and B. H. Fowler, David Todd, Andrew Brooks, Tommy Stevenson and R. B. Brooks. Miss Era Yeldell is visiting her cousins at Luther, Oh'a. BARTLESVILLE, ONLA. The case of the African Methodist E. church vs. Louvenia Brown, colored school teacher, has been dismissed in Justice Hull's court. There was some difficulty in the church, the pastor having been discharged by the church board and replaced by the Bishop. The old board then refused to act and when a new board was appointed Louvenia Brown, Isaiah Hardeman, Ada Goseby, L. A. Anderson, Millie Luster, J. S. Farmer, composing the old board refused to give up the church books. The suit was to recover the books. Mrs. Dora Wells and mother has been in the city two weeks. Mr. Levi made a flying trip to Coffeyville last week. Kingfisher County Normal (Seperate) Will be Held at KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA Beginning June 3,1912 This is one of the largest and best futored Normals in the state. Teachers prepared for the several state certificates. Excellent accommodations at mod- erate terms. For further information address SUPT. GEO. E. MOORE, at Kingfisher, Okla or PROF. E. H. HALL, Conductor at Hennsy, Okla. * ee f : ANNOUNCEMENTS. Candidates in all Sections of Kansas to Be Voted on at Primarics Aug. 6, 1912— Take Your Choice. SHAWNEE COUNTY. the Second district, on August 6th — WALTER McGUGIN, A. W. BOMGARDNER éc INDEPENDENCE, KAN, Ce Shawnee Coun: | —————____-—--—_______ hel le Action of Republican ZT hereby announce myself # can Primarien, date for the Republican noninetl ——______————| >f Register of Deeds of Montgome OSCAR K. SWAYZE, County, Kansas, subject to the p Candidate for Clerk of Shawnee Coun-| maries to be held August 6, 1912, ty, Subject to Republican Primar-] LD, WINTERS, Independence, lee. Rural Route 3, —— | ote for Your Old Friend, T hereby announce myself a can TIM DONOVAN, ddate for the Republican nominat! [Pandidate for Marshal of the Court] for County Commisstoner of the Th of Topeka. district of Montgomery County, si JONATHAN D. NORTON, Bheriff of Shawnee County, an- mounces his candidacy for re-elec- Hon, subject to the Republican pri- eee i J. W. BELL, announces his candidacy for SHERIFF 1. s+ oe 10 tof Shawnee county subject to the Democratic Primaries. —— HUGH MacFARLAND Candidate for Probate Judge, Shawnee County. I will appreciate your votes. Sub- fect to Republican Primaries. ————— R. L, THOMAS, Candidate for Clerk of the District Court Shawnee County, subject to Repub- fican primaries. —_—_————— DR. JOHN H, RINEHART Candidate for CORONER Shawnee County, subject te th decis- lon of the Republican primaries. W. F. SCHOCH, Probate and Juvi+ nile Judge, is a candidate for renomi- gation at the primary, August 6th, ‘912. —_— I hereby anmounce myself a candi- date for County Commissioner city district, for second term, Second, third and fourth wards. EDWIN L, ONEIL, —— f hereby announce myself ag a cane @idate for County Commissioner of ®wawnece County, embracing the sec- ond, third and fourth wards of To- peka, subject to the Republican pri- maries, August 6th, 1912. F, E. NIPPS, ROBERT STONE Announces that he Is a candidate tor re-electoin as representative from the Thirty-fifth District, sub- fect to the Republican primaries, August 6, 1912, Ji. C. SHIMER County Conimissioner of Third dis- trict, subject to Republican primary August 6. JAMES A. TROUTMAN, Candidate for State Senator fium Seventeenth Inetrics, subject tu the Repebiican primary August 6th. SAMUEL 8, URMY, Candidate for Jadyze of the Court of Topeha, s.vject to primary Auge ust 6th, 1912 CYRUS GUTHRIE, Republican Candidate for nomina- tion, Represertative Thirty-fourth District (2nd, 2rd and 4th wards), subject to primaries Aug. 6, 1912. —<—$<—<—— . JOUN L, TROUTMAN, "Republican Candidate for Township Trustee for Topeha Township, subject to the Republican primar- jes August 6, 1912, ARTHUR M. ALLISON, Candidate for Clerk of the Court of Topeka, subject to the Republican primaries August 6, 1912. —— CHAS, G, BLAKELY, Republican candidate for nominatlon for Representative, Thirty-fourth District (2ud, Srd and 4th wards), subject to primaries August 6, 1912, | ay For Sherif. | Mr, L, L. Ktene hereby announces| himself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Shawnee county, sub- fect to the Republican primaries: ‘August 6th 1912. | Lene ee ee a eramcrt<n=rrteneanel MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 1 Would Appreciate Your Vole | JOHN BERTENSHAW Attorney at Law, Independence, Kan- sas, candidate for Republican Nomi- 2 nation for PROBATE JUDGE Bubject to the action of the primary August 6th, 1912, For County Cormmiasioner. Please announce “hat I om a candl- date before the primary for renomi- mation for the office of County Com- ediasioner on the Republican ticket In the Second district, on August 6th. WALTER McGUGIN, INDEPENDENCE, KAN, T hereby announce myself # candi- date for the Republican nonitnetion of Register of Deeds of Montgomery County, Kansas, subject to the pri« maties to be held August 6, 1912, 1, D. WINTERS, Independence, Rural Route 3, ——— T hereby announce myself a candi. ddate for the Republican nomination for County Commisstoner of the Third district of Montgomery County, sub- fect to the decision of the Republican voters of that district as expressed at the primaries August 6, 1912. OSCAR, JANSEN, Parker Township es Tam a candidate for the Republican romination for Probate Judge of Nontgomery county, subject to the primary election August 6, 1912. ROY T. OSBORN. $11 South 4th St., Independence, Kan. E. S. MEARS, With Mears Abstract Company, Independence, Kansas, Republican candidate for Kegister of Deeds, Montgomery County. ne T hereby announce myself a candi. date for the Republican nomination of County Attorney of Montgomery County, Kansas, subject to the pri- mary to be held August 6, 1912, S. S. ORWIG. T hereby announce myself a candi- date for the Republican nomination for County Attorney of Montgomery County, subject to the primaries to be held August 6, 1912, CHAS. D. ISE, COFFEYVILLE, KAN. ED. LOVE, of Independence, Montgomery county, hereby announces himself a candidate for Sherif, subject to the Republican primaries. Announcements. Editor: After nearly thirty years of unswerving fidelity to the Repub lican candidates of this county I de- sire to announce that J am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Register of Deeds of Montgomery County, subject to,the choice of the voters t the primary, August 6, 1912. E, A. ROSSER, Parker Township. —— Clerk of the District Court, Editor: Please announce that I am a candidate for the Republican nonti nation for the office of Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, subject to the actlon of the voters at the primary August 6, 1912. W. R. HOBBS. | Yor Clerh of the District Court, | Tama candidate for the Republi- cat: nomi ation fur the office of Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery county, subject to the primary elec- tion, Aug. Gth, 1912, RICHARD ALLEN, Independence, Kas. RALPH DB. PULION Republaan candidate 1e-nomination MARSHALL OF THE COURT OF CONTEYVILLE. Subject to Primasies August 6, 1912. i SUMNER COUNTY, A.W. LYNN, Clerk of the District Court, Sumner County, Candidate for Republican Nomination, for the primary to be held August 6th, 1912. A. d, BANKS, WELLINGTON, KAN. ‘Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Deeds of Sumner County, Primary August 6th, 1912. ‘Treasurer. Tam a candidate for the nomina- tion for county treasurer subject to the will of Republican voters as ex pressed at the primaries August 6. JOHN L. WADMAN, Register of Deeds, The Plalndealer ts authorized to an- nounce Sam H. Conner of Sycamore township as a candidate for the Re publican nomination for register of deeds, subject to the will of the vot- ers at the primary August 6, 1912, ee TET HARVEY COUNTY, For County Clerk. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of S, S, Williamson of Newtor, Harvey county, for county clerk, subject to the Republican primaries August Gth. FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY, Thereby announce that I am a can: didate for the office of County Attor. aey, of Harvey county, subject to the Republican primary to be held Aug. ust 6th, 1912, HARRY W. HART. J. F. WINGER, Candidate for re-nomination for Register of Deeds, subject to the Re- publican primaries to be held August 6, 1918. JOHN A. HUNTER, Candidate for re-nomination to the office of County Clerk, subject to Re- publican primaries August 6, 1912. EDWARD DUNKELBERGER, Candidate for re-nomination for Clerk of the District Court, subject to the Republican primaries August 6, 1912, eee cole pparare=magmeeseesorrumeameae’ DOUGLASS COUNTY. a. L. BRADY . Announces His Cnadidacy for Con: gresaman, Second District, Subject to Republican Primaries. JAMES GILL Candidate for Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas, sett + 4 +4 Kansas. Subject to Republican Primary Aug: ust 6, 1912, FOR REPRESENTATIVE 11th DIS. Tam a candidate for my second term as a member of the legisiature from the Eleventh district, subject to the Republican primaries, H. E, DON CARLOS. Mr. Don Carlos is from Douglas county and made good in the last session. Place him there again. He knows your every want and needy complaints, Vote for him. ee COWLEY COUNTY. Settled In Beaver Township, 1871, which Is still his place of resl- dence. . E. W. COULSON Republican Candidate for re-election for Register of Deeds. Arkansas City, Kansas, Co, E, 78th Ohio Vol. Inf., Nov., 1861, to July, 1865. 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 Aug- ust Gth, 1912, A. C. BANGS. ————— E. W. COULSON, Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Deeds of Cowley County, Primary August Gth, 1912, W. R. LORTON Republican candidate for nomina- tion for register of deeds, Winfield, Kansas. E. J, FLEMING, Candidate for County Attorney of Cowley Coxnty, subject to Republican primaries August 6, 1912. 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- fect to the Republican primaries, EMERSON CAREY. lL hereby announce myself a candi- date for the nomination for county clerk, subject to the republican pri- maries to be held August 6. HOWARD M. PAYNE. ALLEN COUNTY, C. C. McCARTY For Probate Judge. T hereby announce that I am a can- didate for the office of Probate Judge, subject to the decision of the Repub- Nean voters at thep rimary, and will be thankful to my friends for their support. C, Co McCARTY, A. MARR Tola, Kansas, Candidate for County Treasurer Subject to the action of Republican Primary August 6. GEO. SETYMOUR ) Republican Candidate for County Clerk, Subject to Republican Primary, MRS. E. W. MYLER Republican Candidate for County “Superintendent of Schools. Republican Primary Aug. 6, 1912, Yours, MRS, E. W. MYLER. For Clerk of the Court I hereby, announce to the Republi- cana of Labette county my candidacy for clerk of the District Court, eub- Sect to the will of the Republicans at the primary election. It 1s conceded that my nomination will add atrength to the ticket and harmony in the party throughout the county on this office — George A. Albrecht, Fairview town- ship, I hereby announce myself a candi- date 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, T hereby announce myself a candl- date for the republican nomination for county commissioner from the third district of Labette County, sub Ject to the primaries August 6, 1912, R. D. TALBOTT. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for the Democratic nomination for clerk of the Diatrict Court of La bette 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 dictrict of Labetta County, subject to the primaries August 6, 1912. 4. L, WAITE, Sr. + FRANKLIN COUNTY. T announce my candidacy for the nomination for sheriff of Franklin County subject to the Republican pri- mary next August and subject to the will of the voters of he county. GRANT SMITH I take this opportunity to apnounce to the citizens of this county that I am a candidate for the nominaticn for Probate Judge on he Republican tick- ete WALTER PLEASANT. SEDGWICK COUNTY J. HW. STEWART, State Senator of Sedgwick County, is a candidate for re-election, sub- ject to the decision of the Republican primaries. 3. L, LELAND, County Clerk of Sedgwick County, candidate for re-election, subject to Republican primaries, August 6, 1912, | JOSEPH BOWMANy Register of Deeds of Sedgwick Conn- ty, candidate for re-election, sub- | Ject to Republican primaries. D. A. McCANLESS, Probate Judge of Sedgwick County, candidate for re-election, subject to Democratic primaries. 0, P. HICKLIN, present incumbent, candidate for —nomination for— MARSHALL CITY COURT lof Wichita, Kansas, subject ta pric mat aes Aug. Oth, EMPORIA, LYON COUNTY. We are authorized to announce the name of L. B, Kellogg, of Emporia, Kan., os a candidate for the Republi- can nomination for judge of the Dis- trict Court for this judicial district, at the August, 1912, primary election. ATCHISON COUNTY. B. BP. WAGGENER, Democritic Candidate for State Sen- ator, Subject to Action of Voters of Mtchison and Jackson Counties, Cc. M. VOELKER, Republican Candidate for County Clerk of Atchison County, Kansas. Primary August 6, 1912. | CHASE COUNTY, , es | W. C, AUSTIN, | Republican Candidate for State Prin- ter. | Present Incumbent. Primaries August 6, 1912. eT MIAMI COUNTY. Thereby announce myself as a can: didate for the nomination for County Treasurer of Miami County, subject to Republican voters at the primaries, Respectfully, 0, T, BEESON. eo E, CLEMANS, Register of Deeds ef Miami County is a candidate for re-nomination— subject to the wishes of the Repub- lican primaries. 7. KLE, Clerk of the Distriet Court of Miami County is # candidate for re-nomi- nation, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. aS ___= BOURBON COUNTY. For Congress J. H, CRIDER, Bourbon County's Candidate for Con- gress from the Second Congressional W i | estern University . ... . Quindaro, Kansas. COURSES, and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Launder- Classical, Coliegate, Preparatory, © #nd Gardening. 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BIDDLE Annoances his candidacy for District JUDGE, Subject to the Will of the Republicans of Linn, Bourbon and Crawford Coun- tes. Register of Deeds. 1 hereby announce myself a candl- date for the nomination for Regleter of Deeds, subject to the approval of the Republican voters at the August primary, IRA TRAVIS. LEAVENWORTH COUNTY. | For Register of Deeds, We hereby announce the candida- cy of J. H, Jeffries for re-election as register of deeds of Leavenworth county, subject to the primary on August Cth, rere For County Altorney. The candidacy of Mr. Lee Bond bs hereby announced for re-election as county attorney of Leavenworth county, subject to the Republican primarles August Gth. er For County Coroner. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of J. C. Davis for re- etetcion as corcner of Leaven- worth county, subject to the wishes of the Republicans at the primary August 6th. He fs the son of an old veteran, For County Commissioner. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Mr. S. H. Ward of Tonganoxie, for county commission- er, third district, subject to the pri- maries August 6th. For Judge of City Court. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Mr. Floyd E, Harper for renomination as judge of the City Court of Leavenworth, subject to the primaries August 6th. Je E, A. ENRIGHT a Joa Restore | 2” ‘the Peop' fe} -fovery : Pr. jpower. dln |. A. ENR 49 SEP For Congre PS een Restore to 7” ‘the People . every g0ve Sy 7 [ermmental : (. |powers oe lain {. A. ENRIGHT a be For Congress. IF. Primary Aug. 6 1912 "BROWN COUNTY, For County Treasurer, D. Herman Shelton of Hiawatha, hereby announces his candidacy for treasurer of Brown county, subject to the Republican primary August 6, For County Clerk. Miss Jessle Campbell of Hiawatha hereby announces her candidacy for county clerk, subject to the Repub- lican primaries, August 6th. DICKINSON COUNTY ARTHUR HURD, Candidate for the Republican nomina- tion for County Attorney of Dickinson County, Kansas, at the primaries, August 6, 1912, C. KR. BAKER, Abilene, announces himself a candi- date for Clerk of the District Court of Dickinson County, subject to primar- tes August Cth, THE HOME DRUG CO. H. G. Jones, Mer. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS, Drugs, Chemicals, Tollet Articles, Perfumes, Druggist’s Sundries Sporting Goods, Independence, - + - Kansas NICK CHILES.....Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....1.00 Three Months.....50 Advertising Rates Per Month $2.00 Per Inch. Entered at the Postoffice at Topka as Second Class Mail Matter. The Richmond (Va.) Planet was one of the Negro newspapers of the country that condemned Roosevelt in no uncertain terms for his dastardly act in regards to the Brownsville soldiers, and yet this same paper supported Roosevelt in his recent flasco to stampede the Chicago convention to nominate him for a third term for the presidency. And, now after Roosevelt is beaten, shot to pieces and his skin hung up to dry the Planet again takes a fling at the corpse as follows: "In all of this we see God's hand. Ex-President Roosevelt was so sure of success," that he delivered a speech in Ohio, that he would stand by his record in the Brownsville case and if he had the opportunity would do the same thing over again. This was a case where the reputation, the characters, the war records of many soldiers who had risked their lives for their country's flag were at stake. "More than 140 of these men were admittedly innocent of any wrong doing, but their war records were forever marred by the ruthless decision of the Chief Executive of the nation and the War Department and mercy forever denied with the understanding that for this offense, there was hope only beyond the grave. "Prayers and protests went unheeded and these men went mournfully out into the world to find employment where sympathetic friends would accord it to them or to lose their identity in the world at large. This was a species of injustice unequalled in the history of the nation." The Planet may not appreciate Mr Taft, but just why it could pick up Roosevelt is more than we can understand, but we are pleased to know that the Planet does not approve of a third or Rooseveltian party. After all the wrangling, amid hisses and cheers, the Democratic National convention at Baltimore nominated its candidates and the nominations were made unanimous, leaving the path of the candidates free from bickering and resentment on the part of the vanquished. So different from the Roosevelt actions at Chicago! It simply shows the difference between men of calm dispassionate judgment and men who are power-crazed, and scrambling after more power than is allotted to mortal man. If Roosevelt had accepted defeat in the same manner as he would have accepted victory men would have looked upon him as the man supposed to be, but now he is looked upon as the dog in the manger. He now seeks only revenge. The Republicans of Kansas, regardless of personal beliefs and opinions, must get together on one common platform if success is to be attained at the polls in November. The party strife and bitterness engendered by the foolish primary law of the state is serving only to raise fruit for Democratic victory. As for as Republicans are concerned Mr. Roosevelt is out of the running and there is no use in parading his name before the voters of the state, unless his third party is organized, and then, of course all man who so desire can rally to his banner, not as Republicans, but as Rooseveltians or whatever name they may style themselves. All Republicans must get together. Efforts are being made to bring about harmony and peace in the Republican party, but those opposed to President Taft are inclined still to keep Roosevelt's hat in the ring, when the owner thereof has been kicked out of the ring. There is but one proper way to get together and that is for the insurgents to admit that they were on the wrong side and to climb into the life boats of the old ship of state and come safely to anchor under the protecting rails of the cruiser that has stood so many rough and dangerous voyages, but has always come out victorious. Kansas crops promise an abundant yield and there is no room for grant or quamble, but the spill-binders are endearing to show a great valumny fe in the land. Time is a healer of all wounds and the sore spot on the G. O. P. will heal rapidly by November. Regardless of truth Roosevelt's benchmen deny his defeat. CONGRESSMAN D. R. ANTHONY, JR'S RECORD AS A NATIONAL LEGISLATOR The friends of Congressman D. R. Anthony, Jr., of the First District of Kansas, take pride in the fact that during his four years service in the national congress at Washington he has made a record with which his constituents can well feel gratified. There is no member of congress with the comparatively short service that Mr. Anthony has had who has risen to a position of greater influence in the House of Representatives than has the member from the First District. And not only has Congressman Anthony the confidence and respect of both the Republican and Democratic leaders of the House in which he serves but he enjoys as well a standing among his colleagues on the floor which ordinarily takes a new member years of service to secure. It is proverbial that the first years of service of the average congressman are of but little value to his constituents and one of the greatest assets to the people of the First Congressional District of Kansas is the fact that Mr. Anthony has now secured such an acquaintance and an appreciation of his worth in all the various departments of the government at Washington, from the President in the White House down through the cabinet officers' to the chiefs of bureaus, as to enable him to render the very highest type of official congressional representation to the people of the eight counties he represents. It has been Mr. Anthony's pride and boast that he believed absolutely in the usefulness to the people of this country of the Republican party and that the great economic and political reforms which the people of Kansas had been demanding in recent years could be carried out and enacted into law by the means of and by the use of the organizations of the Republican party. He is one of those representatives who believe in the preservation of the great party instead of its destruction, and the record of reform legislation which the Republican party in congress has accomplished in recent years, and for every piece of which Mr. Anthony cast his vote, is a vindication of the correctness of his course and of the faithfulness with which he has carried out his political promises to the people of the First District who sent him to Washington as their representative. As a young man in politics in Kansas the first political efforts of Mr. Anthony were directed toward freeing the Republican party in the state from the control of the bosses, who through the influence of the railroads and the great corporations had so long dominated both the political parties in Kansas. Mr. Anthony was one of the pioneer advocates of the principle of the direct primary which has so effectually taken this power from the corporations in Kansas and placed it where it belongs, in the hands of the people. The records of reform laws enacted during the sessions of the 60th, 61st and 62nd congresses, and for which Mr. Anthony cast his vote, is a remarkable one and should convince every voter in the First Congressional District of the faithfulness of the representation which has been given them at Washington. Mr. Anthony voted for the enaction of these: General Laws. For the conservation of the natural resources of the country; for the improvement of waterways; for the reservation to the government of water-power sites, for laws in aid of irrigation, for pure food laws; for the establishment of postal savings banks for submission to the state legislatures for notification of the income tax amendment to the constitution for the law prohibiting gambling in the District of Columbia in the price of stocks and farm products when done through inter-state combinations and interfered in a model for the states, for a law to destroy buckets and get technical concerns; for a law providing for loan issues to complete irrigation projects for the law creating a non-partisan tariff board to report on the difference in cost of production at home and abroad; for a corporation tax law which yields $30,000,000 annually to the government; for a law providing for close examination of crop, farm methods; for the stocks and bonds commission. In regard to the tariff Mr Anthony's votes have always been for the principle of general downward revision of the tariff to a point equaling the difference in cost of production at home and abroad, thus affording effective protection to the American producer and the American consumer. Labor Laws. Due to the efforts of Congressman Anthony practically all of the civilian employees of the government in the institutions at Fort Leavenworth have been placed upon the basis of an eight-hour work day. He secured the eight-hour day for the guards at the Fidder Penitentiaries and for the civilian employees of the government at Fort Leavenworth. He voted for an 8-hour work day on the Panama Canal; for the law which provides an eight-hour work day on all contract work for the government, for eight-hour work day for all government employees; for workmen's compensation act; for the abolishment of peonage; for the employers' liability law; for the law to create a bureau of mines to safeguard lives of miners and provide cars for that purpose. In the interest of the Soldier, No representative of Congress done more than Mr. Anthony in the interest of the veteran soldiers of the country. He has at all times cast his vote in favor of the most liberal pension laws for the veterans of the Civil and Spanish wars. He voted for both the Sulloyw bill and the Sherwood bill, General Sherwood having praised highly in a letter addressed to Topeka veterans the active service rendered by Mr. Anthony in helping to secure the passage of the Sherwood law. The interests and welfare of the veteran soldiers in the National Soldiers' Homes have been especially looked after by Mr. Anthony, he having helped to secure an increase in the appropriations providing for better subsistence for members of the various Homes. Railroad Legislation. Mr. Anthony has voted for laws which provide for the regulation of Interstate railroads and for the further control of railroads through the extension of the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission. For the law giving the Interstate Commerce Commission power to itself initiate proceedings against a railroad to determine fair and just rates. Political Reforms Mr. Anthony voted for the act providing for the direct election of United States Senators; for the law for bidding corporations to contribute to political campaign funds, and for the publication of campaign funds and campaign expenditures. Good Roads. Being a practical farmer and engaged in farming along with his other occupations, Mr. Anthony early saw the great value to the agricultural interests of the country of good roads. The first bill providing for federal aid in the improvement of roads used by the rural free delivery service was the one introduced in Congress three years ago by Mr. Anthony. He cooperated actively with Congressman Shackelford of Missouri in securing the provision in the present postoffice appropriation bill which it is estimated may carry $25,000,000 for the improvement of rural free delivery routes throughout the country. He hopes at the next session to secure the passage of the Anthony bill to construct the proposed great military highway from Fort Leavenworth to Fort Riley by the labor of federal convicts. Co-operates With Farmers. Cooperates With Farmers. Mr. Anthony has made every effort to give the farmers of his district the benefit of keeping in the closest possible touch with the national department of agriculture and the valuable bulletins issued by the department have, through Mr. Anthony's efforts, been placed in the hands of every farmer in the district who desired them. He has at all times taken a strong stand in favor of the dairy, and agricultural interests in national legislation. Federal Institutions. The First District of Kansas has within its borders more large federal institutions than any other congressional district in the United States. There is no question but that the great care with which Mr. Anthony has looked after the interests of these institutions at Washington has greatly increased the importance and prestige of Fort Leavenworth and the Soldiers' Home, and the two great penal institutions located near Leavenworth, Mr. Anthony's membership on the committee on military affairs serves to protect the interests of the two great military establishments in Kansas—Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth. The next session of Congress will undoubtedly see great reforms worked out in reference to the United States army. Many of the smaller forts are to be abandoned and the army concentrated in a few of the larger garrisons along the lines of efficiency and economy, and Mr. Anthony will undoubtedly be called upon as one of those who will help solve this problem. Personal. The people of the First Congression all strict know Ibn Arthons too well for me to attempt to discuss his qualities. We do not claim for him perfection, but we take great satisfaction in a record for efficient representation then which it is hard to equal. Any man, woman or child in the district writes or approaches him with the knowledge beforehand of a courteous reception and a respectful hearing, no matter how unimportant the case appears to be, and that every effort will be made to serve regardless of politics or parts affiliation. Mr. Arthony has lived all of his life in this congressional district and probably knows more of his constituents personally by name and enjoys the acquaintance and friendship of a larger number of the people of the northeastern part of Kansas than any other man in public life in the state. In one thing only probably has Mr. Anthony failed, and that is to satisfy the appetites for office of a number of professional politicians of the district, and the issue in the primary election on August 6 will be to determine whether the people of the First District desire a congressman who recognizes no political master but the people themselves and who endeavors to do what is just and right by all the people of the district, or whether they desire to turn this important office over to the control of a group of disappointed political bosses B. E. BLEWSTER Chairman, First District Republican Congressional Committee. Why, he is only 2 years old lawyer-Certainly, but he'll be ready for it by the time I've finished the preliminary work of getting a jury.-Puck. SNOWFLAKE WHITE AUNDRY SOAP SNOW FLAKE Suitable for Every Use COBB'S NO RUBBING SOAP OUR GUARANTEE - MINE VAPOR CURTAINS OF THE SOAP MATERIALS ARE MADE FROM THE WATER OF THE SOAP MATERIALS. THE SOAP MATERIALS ARE MADE FROM THE WATER OF THE SOAP MATERIALS. THE SOAP MATERIALS ARE MADE FROM THE WATER OF THE SOAP MATERIALS. Used for laundering delicate fabrics, dainty laces and lace curtains . . . THE THIRD PARTY. The propensity of individuals to attempt the impossible will always be a factor in American politics. Time and again new theories have sprung up and in order to put such theories into practice new parties have been born into existence with the flourish of banners and the sound of the trumpet, but none of these parties have amounted to a pinch of snuff so far as the accomplishment of results is concerned. The union labor, prohibition and populist parties spit up with great promise, but died by the wayside. What good laws have been enacted for labor have been accomplished through the Republican party. What results have been accomplished for prohibition have been wrought through the Republican party, and so on. And today the people who are progressive in action instead of in words are in the ranks of the two old parties endeavoring at all times to win others to see as they see, to think as they think, and this is the only sensible plan for sensible people. Men with good judgment don't fly off the handle half cocked, but work the harder to show the benefits to be derived from the measures proposed. The talk of a third party by Roosevelt has been sprung in the heat of passion and none of those who talk it have given it a sober second thought. The principles announced by Roosevelt in his Columbus speech is but a rechase of the principles long advocated by Democracy and which Roosevelt so long opposed, and would now oppose if he was not deposed. There are always fanatics who will follow anything or anybody, so it's got a new name. If Roosevelt persists in this third party business it will be through a spirit of revenge to get even with those who defeated him. But this spirit is the nature of the beast and not of the man. --- Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey received the Democratic nomination for the presidency at the Baltimore convention after a long hard struggle, in which harsh words were uttered, charges and counter charges indulged in, and much oratory expended, but in the midst of all Mr. Wilson sat in peace and quietness at his home with his family waiting what was to come to him—this honor of honors or disappointment. This shows the man that he is. The honor is graciously bestowed. The convention made his nomination unanimous and the delegates can go to their constituents with glad hearts and smiling faces. L. S. Harvey, of Kansas City, is candidate for Attorney General on the Democratic ticket. He is one of the most popular lawyers of Kansas and his friends say he will receive the nomination. CARD OF THANKS. We sincerely thank each and all of our many friends for their kind assistance and sincere sympathy they have shown during the sickness and death of our dear sister and daughter, Mrs. Minnie Cannon-Newman, and also for the beautiful floral offerings. MR. G. W. CANNON AND FAMILY, MRS. J. D. HUBBARD. ```markdown ``` PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Kansas, Shawnee County ss. The State of Kansas to John L. Baurker, greeting: You are hereby notified and warned that the plaintiff above name has commenced her action in the said Court asking for a divorce from you and a return of her malden name of Eather Brown—and you are notified that unless you appear and answer said petition on or before the 11th day of August, 1912 that same will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly divorcing her from you and restoring her to her said malden name. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER, Attorney for Plaintiff (Seal) Attect: C. W. BOWER, Clerk District Court. By JESSIE M. CURTIS, Deputy. In the matter of the estate of George Blattmon, late of Shawnee Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of May, A. D., 1012, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of George Blattmon, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. W. I. JAMISON, Administrator. First Published July 5th, 1912. (First Published in the Topela Plaindealer, June 21, 1912) State of Kansas, Shawnee County. ss. In the matter of the estate of John M. Costello late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of June A. D. 1912, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of John M. Costello late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. ELLA M. COSTELLO, For Rent—Furnished or unfurnished room. Call Bell phone 1968. Miss Birdie Scott, 1154 Lane street. GO TO THE McFarland BARBERSHOP Ladies Hairdressing and Manicuring Parlors. First-Class Work. Lady Barber. MR. AND MRS. B. E. McFARLAND, Proprietors. 521 Kansas Ave.—Just across Bridge. Grocery Co., Groceries—Fresh Food Meats. UR PATRONAGE. ...Ind. Phone 719 TOPEKA KANSAS The New Fragrant Glycerine Soap POND LILY For the Toilet and Bath COBB'S No Rubbing Soap g delicate fabrics, ce curtains . . . Co. KANSAS. FETTERS BROS. Proprietora. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the cstate of R. O. Hilliard, deceased. All persons will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following-described real estate, situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of R. O. Hilliard, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to wit: Lots 481-470 and North one-third (N 1-3) of lot 477 on Tyler Street, Lefflers Addition to the city of Topeka. Said petition is set for hearing Saturday, the 20th day of July, 1912, at 10 o'clock a.m., at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order of sale. Dated this 11th day of June, 1912. W. I. JAMISON, Administrator. First published June 14, 1912. Facts Face Retenold. adies' Delight. Freckle Remover. leaches the skin. labasterlike Effect. moothe, velvety Skin. onic for Face Muscles. ejuvenates Your Youth. f Great Beautifying Power. oveller Facial Appearance. "ALABASTROL" 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 Freckles, Sunburn, Tan, etc. Allays chafed skin and is the Ideal Combination Cream and Powder. None rive 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 circulation ..... 50,000 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds.. 2,905 00 Bonds, Securities, Etc. ..... 7,482 80 Bank Building ..... 20,000 00 5 per cent Redemption Fund 2,500 00 Cash and Sight Exchange.. $3,819.56 Capital Stock.....$50,000 00 Surplus and Profits.....20,365 18 National Bank Notes Out- standing .....50,000 00 Deposits .....382,846 09 $503,211 28 R. H. MOSES, Cashier. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. 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 \ . { wy Social and Other Topeka Happenings. 5 -Sembe--:URO- EEG sae 0 Dance at Wilson's every Thursday evening, ‘When In Kansas City, Mo, stop at the Graham Retreat. Mre. J. F. Mostey Is visiting rela- tives In Iowa. From there she will Ko to Muskogee, Okla, Mrs. R. C, Cannon will zo to Kan- sas City to visit her brother, Frank Young, who has been sick for some time. Mrs, Clarence Bradshaw has ree turned from Memphis, Tenn, where she has been attending the funeral of her father, Mr. and Mrs, R. C, Cannon are Jive ing ni their new home at 16 Carr Ave. They me having a beautiful home and a fine garden and are enjoying life. The Sunday afternoon mectings of the Y. M. C. A. will be held in the building corner of First and Jefferson streets during the months of July ang August, Miss Willa Wilson has returned from Ottawa, where she represented the Sunday school of Brown's Chapel. She reports a good session and a very pleacant time. Mr, R. E, Newton will return in a few days to his home in Minneapolis, Minn, He was called here to attend the funeral of his wife, who died at the home of her sister, Mrs, Hubbard. Mr. Nelson Meitin {s floor inspector at Wilson's, He is the right man for the place and will see that everything is first-class, He is also a splendid dancer and will be of valuable assis- tance tu beginners. Miss Mattie Hardison has opened @ restaurant and cafe in the base- ment of 404 Kansas avenue, in the Ma- sonic building, Meats 15¢ and lunches at all hours. This will be known as the Metropolitan Cafe. Saint Simon’s Guild, of the Episco- pal church entertained at Wilson's on Friday evening of last week, and the one hundred guests present spent a delightful evening and made merry till a late hour. The Ow) orchestra dispensed music,which added greatly to the efening’s enjoyment, The many friends of Mrs. Minnie Cannen Newton were pained to learn of her death, whicn occurred on June 26th at the home of her sister, Mrz, A. D. Hubbard, where she had been for seven weeks, Her home was in Minneapolis, Minn. Her girlhood days were spent in Topeha, She was much loved by all who knew her, She Jeaves a husband, father, two sisters, two brothers and many friends to mourn her demise, On and after July Mth, Wilxon's Summer garden will be open on Sun- day evenings, There will be plonty of refreshments and a sacred concert by some good musical organization, It is cool, pleasant and a delightful place to Jounve and rest free from the nolse of thy streets and the ill-smcing at- mue-phure that accompanies the breeze from the sun-bahed pavement. The place is brithantly iNuminated, having Yust installed an acetylene gas plant ata cont of abuut $200, It is a clea, rich hyght, much more brillant than natural gan. Mis, Harrison Williams entertained with an elaborate four course dinner Monday evening at her home on North Jefferson street complimentary to Misses Leona Escoe and Carrie Davis of Lawrence, After Linner, the zuest were entertained with whistand dan- cing, Others who enjoyed the evening were Misves Hattie and Marcia Jami- son, Pearl Jones Mrs. Ed. Briceand Mercers Harry Pope, Clarence Jones, a MrT, W. Troupe and family me now Iaated in their new home at 423 Linoln, They are from Paris, Texas, and are geing to make Topcha theiy future home, He purchased the place during the past week and It copsiste of two Jota and an eight roum house, He hag been sisiting Tonka for several daya and at last desided to east his lot here, He was one of the leading poltticlans of Texas and attended the National Convention at Chicayo, He hkea the schnote here and that Is one of the 1eascne why he likes Tupeha, where give his children tht prcse, wu. tion, He has a wife and three chil. dren and hie friends are many In Texas, NOTICE, Don't forget the opening at Oliver's Smoke House, 119 West Fifth street, Monday evening, Music by Owl or- chestra, Mre, O. A. Taylor left Friday for Denver and Colorado Springs to visit Fer sisted, Mra: Turner and from there she will go to Cheyenne, Wyo., to visit her other sisters. Mrs. Elizabeth Scott is indisposed at her home on Buchanan street. Mr. Hobart Eliott of Emporia, who attended the “Jolly Four Party,” re- tarned home Monday, Mre, Roberts of Wellington, Mrs. R. L. King and Mrs, Adella Miller of lawrence, was in attendance to the State Federation. While here they were the guests of Mrs. M. Matley. Mr, Lester Beck and mother, Mrs. T. T. Irvin, of McAlester, Okla., are visiting in the city, the quest of Miss Vearl McNeal, Mre, Irvin was form- erly the widow of the late Colonel James Beck, Misses Ruth Shuck, Golda Duke, Almeda Brewer, Hortense Clark and Mr, Commodore Oden accompanied Mr, Hugh Shuck of St. Paul, as far as Lawrence Sunday, on his way to Exeelsior Springs. Mr, and Mra, T. P. Wright, after several wecks visit with their nephew Mr. J. M. Wright and wife, left for their home in Grand Rapids, Mich, They will stop in IHinois and Indiana an their way home, Misses Bessie Johnson and Hazel Washington left Saturday for St. Paul, Minn., where they will spend vcveral months with Miss Johnson's uncle, They will also visit Milwav- kee and other points in Wisconsin and Minnesota before retetning. On July 4th, at thelr cozy home on Van Buren street, Mr. and Mrs, James Baiford, ably assisted by their niece, Mrs. Enola Wade, very pleasantly en- tertained the bride and groom, Mr, aod Mrs, Lilburn Bailey, at a two o’- slock dinner Ye scribe was there in the capacity of special representative of the National Eaters and Gon Mood aasaltation and without equifocation the stamp of approval wa» placcd on the viands seryed, and a medal of honor was awagded those who pre- ocred this sumptuous cdlection of youd things, including Taft filed spring chicken, hot Roorevelt bizeuit, Jack Johnson cake and the Queen of Shela Inand of ice gream, No words were needeil ta tell that those present enjoyed the accasion—actions spoke onder than words, Alice, the 15 year old daughter of Mr, and Mra, A. P. Smith, has comp. pleted a three years course in har. money and the study of murle fran Mits Vivian Rush's school and was uwarded a certificate, Her teacher sald she was the youngest pupil in the class and the best one. Go to the HAWNEE DRUG TORE— - FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS COLD SODAS, CANDIES, ETC, THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS ————————$—$— $s Everybody .Is .Going. to .Oliver's Smote Mouse. ” e r = bs ci ee oo 9 19° f a shes re ee Sand ” ~- ee f 39 fee " , , N y p wa il The “New Smoke House,” the only colored Smoke Houre in Kansas, where one of the largest line of do- mestic and foreign cigars, tobacco and soft drinks are carried among our people, Also five well hept pool and billiard tables, If you don’t play pool sisit our reading room in the front where you will find the latest daily and Sunday papers, Our reading and smohing room is open to yorr service on Sun- day and shoe shining chair. Make the Smoke House your headquarters while in our beautiful city and if there is any information you wish to know write, Oliver Smohe House, 119 West Fifth Street, Topeks, Kan, GEO, S. OLIVER, Prop. WANTED Position by a competent steno- grapher and bookkeeper, recently of Quindare, Kan. Address Edna Smith,430 Washington Blvd, Kan- ras City, Kansas. The Dunbar literary society met on last Friday at the home of Miss Hazel Lacey, The usual routine of busiress Was transacted. Visitors present were Misses Lela and Nellie Payne and Miss Gothard of Hutchinson, Kan. The meeting was a pleasant one and dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. Club adjourned to meet with Misses Jessie and Clara Lamber- fon on July 32th. Mr. A. G. Fallings, clerk in the Den- ver P, 0, one of the most popular young men of Colorado, was in To- peha spending his vacation a few days ago. His many friends were glad to see him and he was royally entertain- ed while here. A popular young lady, secretary of the Knights and Ladies of the Orient, Miss Pearl McNeal, took her vacation at the same time, It is rumored that she has begun to hhe Denver better than Topeha, so we do not know what will happen. ee as rumored that 6he nas begun to hhe Denver better than Topeka, so we do not know what will happen. The Twelfth Annual session of the Federation of Colored = Wamen’s stubs met in Topeha at the Sccond Baptist church June 19th and 20th in their annual seceion, The piesi- dent, Mra, T. W. Bell, of Tcaven- worth presided, Mr. E. Scott dvlive ered the welcome address on behalf of our city; Mis, M. HH. Bradshaw save a welcome address on behalf of slubs, which was tersponded to by Mrs. PT. Merrideth of Newton. Wed- nesday morning the Departnunt of Art furnished the program; Wednes- day at 2 p.m. the Department of Civica furnished the program, Wed- nesday 8 p.m, Department of Music furnished the program, which waar followed by a@ large reception in the basement of the church and was largely attended, there being several hundred present, The Thursday's Program consisted of talhe and pa+ pers on domestic science in the morn. ing, at 2 p, m. Department of Charity and the election of orficers after the session, At & p.m. u ptoe gram from the Department of Edu cation followed by a short hut good play, put on by one af the local clubs, The following officers were elected for the ensuing year; Mise L. B. Harvie, precstdents Mrs. JW. Jacobs, vice-presidents Mra. C. Till- man, treasurer; Mra, A, L, Patton, recording secretary; Mrs. J, 2, Hen: derson, corresponding —sceretary;| Mrs. M. Wilson, chaplain. Friday morning closed the Fudera- tlon with an outing at Topcha In- dattrial Institute, There were about two hundred people who enjoyed the outing on the school’s beautiful cam: pus, At lunch time many dainty things to eat were served the visi- ters, Mrs. A. F. Farris, Hairdressing and Hair Wrok. Maseage and Skampooing a Specialty, 920 College Ave, + Topeka, Kav. —— CUT RATES AT THE Harris Laundry 1123 Kansas Avenue Beginning July 1. Bring us‘ your work and save money at the following Reduced Prices: All shirts 10 cents; collars 2 conte: culls 4 cents; underwear, per suit 10 cents; handkerchiefs 2 cents; socks 3c pair; union suits 12¢; overalls Ife No delivery at these prices, GT, HARRIS, Prop. Phone 3027. Locals Crowded Out Last Week. Mrs, Ed. Jomes is ill at her home on Madison street. Mia. C. W. dacobe of Kancay City, Kan, visited Mrs, Harrie last wech. Mig Mary E. Harris ix home from McAlieter, Okla,, where she has heen visiting. Elisha Seott made the weleame ad- dress on behalf of the city at the State Tederation. Misees Ora Davis and Ida Escoe, of Lawrence, attended the State T'ed- eration held here last week. Mr. James E. Richordson, of Kan- sas City, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss Birdie Scott. Misses Effie Grant and Ruth Brad- ley, of Kansas City, were the guests during the State Federation of Mrs. Ella Guy. Mitses Lucy Owens and Asalee King, Sho have been visiting friends and relatives in Manhattan have re- turned home, Miss Emma Matthews, of Atchi- son, attended the State Federation last week and was the guest of Mrs. Harry Evars, Miss Pear) Rhades entertained at a three course breakfast Tuesday morning, complimentary to the Misses Gleed’s of Lawrence. Mesdames Wm. Young and Lee White, ef Atchison, were in attend- ance at the Federation and were the guests of Mre. B. C, Duke. Mesdames U, F. Scales and 0, B. Johnson, of Kansas City, were In at- tendane to the State Federation held here June 14th and 20th, Mrs, Edwin Alten, of Abilene, at- tended the State Federation and while here was the guest of her cou- sin, Mis. Robt. Smith, 94 College Avenue, Mesdames Emma Nann, Alice Brown and Ethel Roy, of Atchi-on attended the Vederation and wcre the guests of Mis, Harrison Wile Name, Me-danes Geo, W, Brown, of Junc- tion City, and 1%, P, Henderson, of Leavenworth, attended the State Federation and were guests of Miss Birdie Scott, Misses Captolia and Minnie Jones entertained at 8 o'clock supper Honday evening camplimentary to Mixsea Mable and Amelia Gleed of | Lawrence, Other guests present Oa WILSON’S --New Summer Garden-- Now Open to the Public. DANCING EVERY THURSDAY EVENING—Admiesion,Ladies 10e; Gentlemer 5c. Good Musle, Swings, Rustic Seats and Plenty of Refreshments. Whether You Dance or Not it laa | Delightful Place to Paes AwaY the Time. GARDEN to Rent on * Reasonable Terms for Picnic, Private Parties, Sunday School and Church Qutings. Cal? Bell Phone 2674. MISS OGEAL WILSON, Manager. e Stonestreet & Gaines, Undertakers and Faneral Directors. a. AB, BS. Bh Sbytig 5 aap i cant bay «We carry one of the finest lines of pi Seger of UNDERTARING GOODS . iin . eearus Ba ol in the State. We sever sleep. Three Es Bong * Licensed Embaimere in attendance, TIS SF 36 Quincy. Poth Phones 58 vy ee ¥ Ss Tey OY rey eres GO TO | | E.D. JONES 322 East First Srteet, weseee FOR FANCY GROCERIES, FRESH MEATS, CIGARS AND TOBACCO. He sells cheap for cash, “See him when you are hungry.” Topeka, Kansas, were Mister Pearl Rhodes, Jessie Oden and Messrs, Harry Ferguson, Hairy Abbott, Prestun Smith and Clyde Ball, Mr, Dwight Bunton and Miss Myr- Je Pottinger, two of the younger set of Topeka's popular ones, were recently joined in the bonds of holy matiimony, It stems that Dwight ‘vas so excited over his advent into the matrimonial sea that he became 4 stianger to truth and scracity. But the secret is out and all fs well. Mr, Lilburn Bailey and Mirs Mil- dred Mendeison, two of Topeka’s ruminent young people were quietly united in the bonds of holy matri- mony Thursday evening, Rev. G. W. Henry officiating, THey have a host of riendx who wish them pcace, hap- piness and prosperity on their voy- are over life’s sea. Mr, and Mrs. W. I, Jamison enter- tained at an elaborate 2 o'clock luncheon Tuesday afternoon compli- mentary to the following out of town guests: Mr. and Mre, T. P. Wright, Grand Rapids, Misses Na- oml White, Denver, Ruth Bradley, Kansas City; Ann Crosthnait, Kan- san City, Mo. and Mr Fallings of Denver. Mra, W. W. Buckner entertained at a three course 19 o’clak break- fast, Tuesday morning, complimen- tary to Mr. and Mrs, T. BP. Wright of Grand Rapids, Muh, Other guests present were, Mendamex ¥J. M. Wright, J. 1. Buckner, R. MH, Rot- ling, I. A. Hodges, O, A. Taytor, Masa Rose Bertha and Mr. A, J. Full- ings of Denver. Mhy Corinne Jones and Mr, Wate ter Jones entertained with « dinner paity Monday ¢scning complimen- tary to the folowing out of town visitors: Miss Ruth Bradley of Kane sas City, Miss Naomi White of Den- ser and) Misy Ann Crosthwait of Kansas City, Mo. Other guests pre- rent were, Mesera Lewis Ransom, Arthur Hardy and Werbert Jamiron, All the delicacies of the xenon were in abundance and cveryone enjoyed the tame, oe Mra, Jno. M. Wright entertained about thirty young people at whist Tucsday evening in honor of Micscn Naomi White of Denver and Ann Cr sthwaie of Kaneas City, Mo, Whist and music was indulged in une til a late hour, after which dainty vefreshmenta were served. Other out of town guests were, Mensra, Fallings of Denver, Geo, K, Williams of Kansas City, Wugh Shuck of St, Baul, Miss Ameliu Gleal of Tawe rence, Mix <Atherta Gay entertained at a three coutee 19 o'clock breakfast] Tuesday atorning complimentary to her rlstcr-fa-law, Merdames Rose cov Guy of Oblahoma City and Mil- ten Guy of Muskogee and vieith fricnils ‘The suents present were Misses Nuoml White, Denver; Arn Cromthwait, Kamas City, Mo; Ruth Bindky, Kansas Ctly; Katherine Rather, Arnuholax Chiles, Helen Me- Jcun, Mesdames Georgla Harris, Lue ty Beck, Jewell Brown and Mr. Geo, K, Williams, After breakfast the party visited the State hospital, west of the city, Cafe and Restaurant Basement: 404 Kanwaw Avenue. Meals 15e, Lunch at all houre, Everything First-class. MRS. MATTIE HARDISON, Prop. — = —— DR. WILLIAM ©. WACK SON, Physicians wee te te 405% Kanzas Ave. nd. phone 918, TOPEKA —_—_— DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satiofaction. 332 Kansas Aw, Bell phone 1206 Utice hours; 9:50 to 10.30; 3 too Bell phone 901. OR. THADDEUS P, MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave, Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence phones: Sell 901-2, Ind. 2889 Red a ———) DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to Diseases of +eWomen and Private Diseases... Office and Residence, 327 Madison St. Bell phone 1093 Both phones 774. Res., Bell 648 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. fice 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibler’s Drug Storz, across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren Bt. — Everybody is Doing It? GOING TO Brown’s FOR DELICIOUS ICE CREAM, SODAS AND erce PURE DRUGS, ETC. 403 Kansas Avenue — — Topeka MIDLAND MEAT MARKET GEO. HAMPEL, Prop. FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS AND POULTKY OF ALL KINDA Bell Phone 136 Peoples Phone < ——————_ Mra, 8, F, Malone and daughter, Marjorie, entertained at J1 oclock lunchean June 24th, ecamplimentary. to Mesdames Eliza Webb of Leavene worth, W, M, Miller, G. Williams and Hext of Wichita. Others present were, Mesdames W. I. Jamison, Nick Chiles and Clay Odell All report ac enjoyable time, DEATHS Robt Gurden, aged 22, dicd June 27, at his home, 1418 Lake street of conhumptlon. The funeral wag held fram the hone, Mrs, Amunda Page, aged 86, died Nine 23, at her kome an the North side, Tuneral was held at St. John AM OB, church, f stich she was a member, Hiv. J, 8, Ransom cone ducted the services, Mas, Minnie CarnoneNewton, of Minncapolis, Mirn, died Sunday, Jure 26, ut the home of her sister, Mra, Della Hubbard, 1019 Washing- ton, of a complication of diseasen. Faneral wae Feld from the Presbye terian churnh Sarday, June 50, Rev. 3. C, Nicholson conducted the pepe vices, . = --- CLAY CENTER. KAN. Miss Hattle Ingram, one of the teachers of Atchison, Kan., was the grant of Miss Lucy Holmes. Miss Ingram is a very popular young lady and has received the love and esteem of each and everyone during her stay here. June 13 and 14 a number of young ladies went out camping with Miss Ingram as guest of honor. The party enjoyed themselves lunching, cooking, exploring the river and fishing. In the afternoon the young men took the girls boating. Company A, State multia, gave an entertainment for the benefit of improved play grounds for children. The Holmes quartet sang several plantation melodies. They were very much enjoyed and showed that the young men had a great musical talent. Miss Hattle Ingram spoke "The Party" and the way she spoke the selection was very pleasing to the audience as her sweet harmonious voice appealed to their ears. Mr. Lawrence Lawton gave an exhibition in rope spinning. Mr. Lawton is known to be one of the greatest artist at this profession that has ever been seen in this part of the country Mrs. Richard Lawton entertained at dinner Sunday, complimentary to Miss Hattle Ingram. Covers were laid for ten and a most elaborate four course luncheon was served. As Mrs. Lawton is an excellent cook it is needless to say the dinner was much enjoyed Mrs Harry Ramsey entertained at a bachelor maid tea Monday afternoon from two to five in honor of Miss Hattle Ingram. The afternoon was spent in games and Miss Ingram won first prize in poetry and Mrs. Will Davy won second. A delightful luncheon was served and at a late hour the guests departed declaring Mrs. Ramsey a very royal entertainer. The young men of Clay Center gave a reception Tuesday evening at Jones hall for Miss Hattie Ingram. About forty were present and as each guest entered the hall they were presented with a carnation. In the center of the hall sat a punch table, which was presided over by two little girls. The evening was spent in a very enjoyable way. Music was furnished by Holmes orchestra. At 10:30 p. m. refreshments were served. The party lasted until the wee hours of the morning. The out of town guests were, Mr. Henry Crews and Miss Hazel Veile of Junction City, Miss Delta Campbelle of Minn., and Miss Anderson of Topeka. A picnic was given Wednesday at Five Creek. There were about forty in number and the party was taken in boats up the Republican River, about a distance of five miles. Hunting, boating and fishing were the amusements of the day. At four o'clock a most delightful dinner was spread and later in the evening the young men prepared a camp fire and many camp fire games were played. This was indeed one of the most enjoyable affairs ever had in Clay Center. Miss W. M Wilkyttle gave a box party at the Lyric theatre. Her guests were Misses Lucy Holmes, Hattle Ingram, Aaa Hubbard, Sade Lawton, Mrs. Ferguson. The evening was very plausibly spent. At the close of the play Mrs. Molle Ferguson invited the party to Glidin's cafe, where a delightful luncheon was prepared. Misses Hattle Ingram and Lucy Holmes, left for Junction City Friday morning. Children's Day was observed at both Methodist and Baptist churches. Excellent programs were tendered at each place. Rev. E. Roey, pastor of the Baptist church, left for Denver, Colo., Saturday. Mrs. Katie Gunn moved to Frankfort to live with her daughter, Mrs. Sizemore Mr. Peter Finch died June 7th. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church and one of the oldest residents of the city. He will be missed for his many deeds of kindness and the exemplary life he lived. Miss Veile was a guest of Miss Lucy Holmos during the series of parties. The Lydian society, of the Second Baptist church, met Tuesday, June 25th. Bible lesson was taught by Rev. J. C. Rogers from H Timothy, chapter 2. Mary good thoughts were brought out. The Excelior Art and Literary club met June 26, at the home of Mrs. Chas Divus, 400 West A. The afternoon was devoted to business. Mrs. Jas. Williams will leave the first of the week to join her husband, Mr. Jas. Williams, in Colorado. The club regrets very much to have her leave. The Excelior Art club will meet July 31st at the home of Mrs. Walter Evans on E West. Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT CO. THE SUMMER SESSION OF LINCOLN INSTITUTE Normal, Collegiate, Industrial and Agricultural Courses. The Summ and Board and Lodge of Lincoln Institute Tuition will cost $2 tion with the Summ tutes. Instruction matics, Drawing, The Summer School will open June 17th and Continue Nine Weeks. Board and Lodging may be Procured in the Boarding Hall of Lincoln Institute for Two Dollars and Fifty Cents a Week. Tuition will cost $2.00 for the term. There will be held in connection with the Summer School one of the Regular Teachers' Institutes. Instruction will be given in English, Pedagogy, Mathematics, Drawing, Science, History, Manual Training and Latin. The Summer School will open June 17th and Continue Nine Weeks. Board and Lodging may be Procured in the Boarding Hall of Lincoln Institute for Two Dollars and Fifty Cents a Week. Tuition will cost $2.00 for the term. There will be held in connection with the Summer School one of the Regular Teachers' Institutes. Instruction will be given in English, Pedagogy, Mathematics, Drawing, Science, History, Manual Training and Latin. For further information write to President. Jefferson City, Mark This For Remembrance! Not Satisfied with much the largest Shoe Business in Lawrence, we intend to win a STILL GREATER BUSINESS. Wherever Money can Be Saved and Good Values, Style and Durability retained, our customers should have the benefit of it. THERE'S RIGHTNESS, FITNESS, 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. Meadow Gold Butter is an every day delicacy that all can afford. A few cents a month covers the difference between ordinary butter and "Meadow Gold." Butter is one of those "big little things"—a poor quality can leave a feeling of dissatisfaction or native smell, while good butter lends a natural flavor of "Meadow Gold" Butter is particularly enticing. Its rare richness appeals to the most fastidious palate. Sold by all dealers who are butter particular. Its Flavor Wins Favor NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Trolly to Kansas City. Cars leave Third and Delaware, Leavenworth, for 10th and Main, Kansas City, Missouri, every hour on the half from 6:30 A. M., to 10:30 P. M., except Saturday and Sunday night last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Sunday when the weather is nice, cars will leave on the half hour from 8:30 A. M., to 9:30 P.M. Express car leaves Leavenworth, if not delayed, at 8 A. M., and 2 P. M. Leaves depot at 6th and Penn., Kansas City, Missouri, at 11 A. M., and 5 P. M. B. F. ALLEN. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. Omaha District Convention Meets. The Omaha District Conference and Sunday School Convention of the A. M. E. church convened in the First A. M. E. church, Rev. C. R. Runyon, pastor, Tuesday, June 25th to 27th, and was ably presided over by Rev. H. W. King, presiding elder. Some thirty-nine delegates and ministers were in attendance from Kaasas and Nebraska. President Kealing of Western University captured the convention Wednesday evening by his eloquence. He made friends for the cause of education and the University. Rvv. J. R. Ransom, D. D., delivered the sermon of the hour. "The Ideal Man," as a subject was handled in a masterful way. Prof. S. Z. Westerfield and Prof. G. A. Gregg proved to be men worthy of their positions. Prof. Westerfield was re-elected S. S. Superintendent of the District and Prof. Gregg president of Allen Endeavor for a second term. A grand reception in honor of the delegates and ministers was given by the people of Lincoln on Thursday evening. It was enjoyed by all. The papers read by the delegates and discussed by the convention were indeed edifying. Prof. Westerfield and Gregg presided with dignity over their departments and Presiding Elder King proved himself an able churchman, looking after every interest of the connection. Ward Hall came in for the lion's share of attention, and the pastors went to their charges fully informed and well impressed with the necessity of doing their part to rebuild that structure at once. Rev. Russell Brown, a coming young man was unanimously recommended to the Annual Conference for the itinerant work. Reverends O. J. Burkhart and T. J. Porter gave Rev. C. R. Runyon every assistance in entertaining the District meeting. Rev. W. W. S. Dyett, pastor at Omaha, added zest to the convention and delivered a sermon that was worth hearing. The finances of the District meeting was splendid; every demand was met. Missouri. PRATT, KAN. Creach-Birkins Mr. I. B. Birkins of Pratt, Kan. and Miss Sallie Creach, of Herrington, Kan. were united in matrimony at Herrington, Kan. June 29, 1912, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Creach. After the ceremony they boarded the Rock Island train for Pratt, Kan. where they were met by a host of friends and at night a reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. McLeary of Pratt, Kan. The couple received quite a number of presents from his friends. The following guests were present; Mr. and Mrs. White, Topka, Kan; Mr. John Holley, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. A. Douglas, Kansas City, Kan; Mr. Russell, Kansas City, Kan; Mr. Gossett, Rev. Ramsey, Mr. Wm. Gossett, Mrs. G. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ford, Dodge City, Kan; Mr. John Mitchell, Kansas City, Kan; Mr. James Price, Batten Rouge, La., and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Murray. Music by Mr. Roy Gossett and Miss Jessie Williams. The bridesmaids and groom-smen were, Mr. and Mrs. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. White and Mr. A. Douglas. Condensed Statement of the COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK INDEPENDENCE, Kansas Total. $1,961,477.73 The above statement is correct. GEO. T. GUERNSEY, President. In the discharge of its obligations to the community this bank lends its facilities and its resources in the avenues which make up the business prosperity of Independence and Southeastern Kansas—its desire is to extend helpful service in all directions; to care for the needs of small enterprises as consistently as it does for those of larger proportion. We loan our funds to our customers. Our management does not borrow for personal purposes. No officer, directr or employee owes this bank a dollar. 4 per cent interest paid on time certificates and savings accounts. BANQUET HAM? From all the Hams which pass through our little plant about 5 per cent are carefully selected from young corn fed hogs of a specific weight and quality. These are cured and smoked with green hickory wood like our mothers used to do. The result of our care and cleanliness is the BANQUET HAM. Denver's favorite. The Charles Wolff TOPEKA The Knights OF THE A FRATERNAL BEN Will issue policies for yourse Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death home-loving man can afford THE KNIGHT AND ORI laws of the State of Kansas, s of Insurance of Kansas. Its o Surety Company. Liberal term address NATIONAL HE 519 Kansas Avenue, OUR MOTTO: "Promi JOHN M. WRIGHT National President. The Charles Wolff Packing Company, TOPEKA, KANSAS. The Knights and Ladies OF THE ORIENT. A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY Will issue policies for yourself and children, paying Partial Life, Sick, 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 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 519 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. OUR MOTTO: "Prompt Payment of Claims." JOHN M. WRIGHT PEARL McNEAL, National President. National Secretary. NOTICE TO AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS. Please send cut or photograph that we may use during the year. Have correspondence in by Wednesday. We have installed cur new linotype machine and paper will be out reru- GO VIA THE A. V. L. ROUTE When traveling between WTON, HALSTEAD and WICHITA Courteous treatment to all. C. F. Claassen, President. C. B. Warkenstin, 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. Astell, J. H. Linn., J. H. McNair, S. A. Hanlin, J. A. Randall., J. N. Relgier, Thos. Sheridan, John Dinger, C. F. Claassen. We are the largest Manufacturers of COLORED PEOPLES HAIR IN IN THIS COUNTRY We make everything in this line, and our prices are much lower than those quoted elsewhere. Send Catalogue Women wanted to sell our Hair Goods. Human Hair Co., Dept. "L" 23 Duane Street' New York City. FOR PRESENTATION FROM FALLING OUT SUNRISE AND NUMBER SIX SEVEN DEPARTURES OF INITIATIVES, THE GENIUS, SET UP IN 20 AND 50 BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S MAKE ON EVERY PACKAGE TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE 'SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION. MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMPEDATELY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCEELLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES. ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGING CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WILL WILL BE IN TO YOUR PURCHASE AS THE FOLLOWING PRICES. SHELL BOTTLES LARGE SHELL BOTTLES THE OLORIZED OX MARROW CO. 202 LAKE SQ. JUNE 018 CHICAGO GRANTS Why is a... ```markdown ``` MADE BY Packing Company, KANSAS. and Ladies ORIENT. NEFICIARY SOCIETY of and children, paying Partial Benefits in case of death. No to be without Life Insurance. ENT is duly authorized by the and is under the Superintendent officers are bonded in a reliable ems to Agents. For information HEADQUARTERS, Topeka, Kansas. pt Payment of Claims." PEARL McNEAL, National Secretary. J. S. Johnson. A. B. Johnson Nothing too Good. Nothing too Poor. Johnson Furniture Co., The Second Hand People. Dealers In New and Second Hand Furniture. Easy Payments 715 Union Street. Phone 1464 Coffeyville, Kansas. Farms FOR Negroes Colored men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man, where ONE crop will pay for your farm. I can sell you a farm in Logan county, Kansas. PRICES FROM $10 TO $20 per acre; easy terms, good soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, Kansas. C. H. Northfoss Dealer In FURNITURE, CARPETS, UNDERTAKING Phones 57 and 109. 710 Main St. NEWTON, KAN. Condensed statement of the condition of the Total. $3,103,375.58 LIABILITIES. Capital stock. $ 200,000.00 Surplus and profits. 217,562.12 Circulation. 200,000.00 Deposits. 2,485,813.43 Total. $3,103,375.58 B. F. McLean, President. H. E. Case, Vice President. G. G. Tucker, Cashier. E. E. Bleckley, Asst. Cashier. Good Things to Eat. Quick Service JONES' RESTAURANT 705 Union St., Coffeyville, Kansas Elegantly Furnished Rooms. Reasonable Prices. WANTED:—Good live hustling sales agents, men or women, to sell oil and gas lots at Boley, Oklahoma. Good commission to right parties. Send references with application. Write, T. M. HAYNES, Boley, Okla. BOX 84 MADE BY 907 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. Condensed Statement of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WINFIELD, KANSAS. At the close of business Dec. 6, 1911 MISSOURI PACIFIC 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, Okla., anc Anthony, Kan. Res. Phone 134% Office Phone 134 Richard M. Johnson UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL Private Chapel in Connection Open Day and Night Paola, Kansas For Sale... 240 Acres Good Farm Land... Three Miles from Nicodemus. Kas 60 acres in cultivation. Good farm residence—fever-failing water cup ply. $30 per acre—one half cash. Address The Plaindealer. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crews, 520 West Twelfth street gave an exquisite house party Saturday evening complimentary to Miss Hattie Ingram, of Atchison, Kan., who was en route home from a week's visit at Clay Center with Miss Lucy Holmes. The evening was pleasantly spent and some excellent music was rendered by some of the guests, among which were classical numbers by Miss Ingram, Miss Holmes, Mr. William White and the Holmes musical trio, of Clay Center. Among the other amusements was a guessing contest in which Miss Ingram was successful and received the prize; a beautiful hand-painted mustard pot. The decoration scheme was pink and white, which presented a beautiful appearance. Little Ethel Richardson served punch throughout the evening. A goodly number was present, but time and space prevents our publishing the list of names. Jordan Murry and James West have been discharged from the army. S. L. McGee and T. E. Davis expect to transfer soon, the former to Fort Ethan Allen and the latter to the hospital corps. made over equal to new. MRS. SUSIE WILLIAMS 420 Kansas Ave. Bell 'Phone 2596 ASK FOR Overalls and Coats Quality and Workmanship Unsurpassed. MADE BY The Ranny-Davis MERCANTILE COMPANY The colored detachment base ball team are still holding their own with a percentage of 1,000 in the post league. They have won every game out of nineteen. The team will play four days in Kansas City, Mo, beginning Sunday the 30th. There is one thing that makes the team feel so proud, that is under all the racial handicaps and scheming by the other fellow, they have played fair and clean ball and won with always an overwhelming victory, all of their antagonist have been white. The team is now preparing to close the season as champions of Fort Riley. This being the second time a colored team has held championship in the past four years; always 100 colored to 2,500 whites. The detachment of M. S.S. gave a picnic July 4th and a good time is reported. Q. M. Sergt. Robert McKnight, who was operated on several months ago for appendicitis at the post hospital is still on the sick list, but improving. As this being the vacation season of M. S. school a number are on their furloughs and others intend to go later. The A. M. E. church held its last Quarterly meeting Sunday, June 23. Elder Ransom was present and officiated. He preached three able sermons during the day, which left a lasting impression with both Christians and sinners. Elder Ransom is a good, devout Christian and an able man in the ministry, which is manifested during his quarterly visits to our city. As this was his last sermon here, probably forever, Rev. Housely and congregation wishes him success in his able Christian work elsewhere or wherever duty calls him. The citizens of our city have united together and intend giving one of the grandest celebrations of the age July 4th at Hopkins Grove. Elder Ransom of Topeka and Prof. Fisher of Kansas City, will be the orators of the day at this grand event. Visitors from surrounding towns and Oklahoma will be present to witness this great, grand and enjoyable celebration. The members of the Ladies Progressive Reading and Art club held their annual reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Aldridge, 714 West Tenth street, Thursday evening, June 27. It was an enjoyable social event of the season. The home was beautifully decorated in the club colors of purple and white, extending from the reception room to the large and spacious dining hall. Several tables filled the dining room, also these were decorated in the club colors and extending from the chandeliers, which hung over the center of the two tables, a basket of purple and white filled with white carnations, the club flower. About forty guests listened to the following program, which occupied most of the evening: Scripture reading and prayer by the Chaplain. Roll call—current events. Song, "Let the Lower Lights be Burning." Report of committees. Business. Report of delegates who attended the Federation—Mesdames Perkins, Davy and Asbury. All of which were grand and very much enjoyed. Remarks from visitors, which were noteworthy. Vocal solo, Mrs. Geo. W. Brown. An excellent original club prophecy by Emma Dade. Instrumental sole, Mr. Lester Holmes. Cittle's report, M. M. Aldridge. After the program a two course lunchon was served in elegant style. Misses Veil and Harden presided at the punch bowl. Much credit is due to the perseverance of our energetic president, Mrs. I. Perkins, for the success of this grand reception, also to the decorating committee. The out of town guests present were, Mrs. Perkinson, Hutchinson; Miss Hemphill, Lincoln, Nebr., and Mr. Lester Holmes, Clay Center. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crews chap- eroned a party of young people on a moonlight hayrack party given in honor of visitors in the city. The young people enjoyed several pleasant hours about three miles southeast of town, at Logan's Grove, in social games, afterwards spreading an elaborate lunch. All present reported having a most enjoyable time. Mrs. Minnie Blantyre is ill at her home on West Fourteenth street. Her many friends sympathize with her in her illness. Miss Lorena Jones, delegate to the Sunday school convention, held in Ottawa, Kan., last week, returned home after spending several days in Topeka visiting relatives on her return trip home. Miss Hemphill of Lincoln, Nebr., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Crews and Miss Norris this week. Miss Montrula Harden has issued invitations to an informal party Monday evening, in honor of the visitors in the city. Rev. W. H. Housely accompanied by Misses N. D. Aldridge, H. Washington, L. Crews, Sergt. Barnes, Geo. Young, made a visit Sunday afternoon to the Poor Farm to see an old infirm member of his church. All carried donations of some kind to aid the old and infirm man. PARSONS, KAN. Mrs. Walter Foster was a very pleasant hostess Thursday afternoon at a one o'clock luncheon, complimentary to Mrs. Bessie Amos of St. Louis, and her mother, Mrs. Elvira Nowlin, of this city. The Gleaners club royally entertained Wednesday afternoon at the A. M. E. prisonage. Miss Leah Bridgewater left Wednesday afternoon for Muskogee, Okla., where she will spend a few days. Mr. Walter Foster returned Sunday morning from a short stay at Kansas City, Mo. A Genuine Hair Did you ever know of any hair prepaired hair and restore the color to gray or faded? There are many preparations highly is probably your experience that none of of their manufacturers. There are many so-called hair restored harmful chemical dyes, which do not grow that they dyed the hair, having no permanence appearance. It has been the aim of the chemists fction which would really grow hair and rest hair, but heretofore they have met with no Prof. Rembler now claims to have disc vegetable composition which is a Genuine hair and does not contain any dye of any kind, natural color and brilliancy to gray and fash. This is a very strong statement to hair recognized ability and national reputation this claim we would be inclined to be skeptical remembered by reader that are familiar Prof. Rembler was the inventor of the one also the Rembler Wireless Coherer. Any bler is entitled to consideration as he woul which were not true and would injure him. The Sileron Mfg. Co. of Pueblo, Colo. American rights to manufacture Saginelbler's invention, after having made a six roughly demonstrating that it would positiv Mfg. Co. have authorized us to make them who need a "genuine Hair Restorer." They will send a written agreement w effect that if one bottle of Saginel conscience does not give entire satisfaction not actually grow hair and restore the color dandruff and make the hair healthy and g of $5 to any dissatisfied purchaser. This is the strongest offer ever made they could not possible make if they did nence that it would do exactly what they chance in buying Saginel as it is certainly a Restorer that will really grow hair, and if I will pay you the $5 as agreed. Send a Pueblo, Colo., stating that you wish to pur written agreement to grow hair and restore or pay you the sum of $5 and it will be sent wrapper. The Siluron Mfg. Co. is incorporated Colorado and refer you to the mercantile s to their ability to fulfil any agreement th Genuine Hair Restorer ever know of any hair preparation which would fare the color to gray or faded hair? We many preparations highly advertised to do the our experience that none of them will really need manufacturers. In many so-called hair restorers which are noth- ical dyes, which do not grow any hair, the only the hair, having no permanency and often cause When the aim of the chemists for years to discover should really grow hair and restore the color to before they have met with no success. Bobler now claims to have discovered a combinat- position which is a Genuine Hair Restorer and contain any dye of any kind, but will positiv- and brilliancy to gray and faded hair. Every strong statement to make and if any chem- ility and national reputation of Prof. Rembler would be inclined to be skeptical as to its true my reader that are familiar with scientific dis- was the inventor of the one fire process for gil- bler Wireless Coherer. Any statement made to consideration as he would not make an not true and would injure his established repu- ents Mfg. Co. of Pueblo. Colo., ahve purchased ents to manufacture Sagineline, as they have na- nner, after having made a six months' test of S strating that it would positively do the work. We authorized us to make the following remarks: Genuine Hair Restorer." Send a written agreement with every bottle of one bottle of Saginine conscientiously used acco- ns not give entire satisfaction to the purchaser. Grow hair and restore the color to gray or faded make the hair healthy and glassy, that they will dissatisfied purchaser. The strongest offer ever made by any manufact- er possible make if they did not know positively should do exactly what they claim for it. No one Saginie as it is certainly worth $1 to use as will really grow hair, and if it does not give sa- the $5 agreed. Send a $1 bill to the Sile stating that you wish to purchase a bottle of S ment to grow hair and restore the color to gra- sum of $5 and it will be sent to you by expi- ton Mfg. Co. is incorporated under the Laws of prefer you to the mercantile agencies or any P to fulfil any agreement they make. The Hair Restorer. Many hair preparation which would really grow to gray or faded hair? Applications highly advertised to do the work, but it that none of them will really meet the claims and hair restorers which are nothing more than do not grow any hair, the only result being no permanency and often causing a streaky. The chemists for years to discover a prepara-hair and restore the color to gray or faded hair met with no success. Uses to have discovered a combination of harmiess is a Genuine Hair Restorer and will grow hair of any kind, but will positively restore the to gray and faded hair. Statement to make and if any chemist without the final reputation of Prof. Rembler were to make need to be skeptical as to its truth. It will be are familiar with scientific discoveries that factor of the one fire process for gilding glass and Coherer. Any statement made by Prof. Rembler as he would not make any statements would injure his established reputation. Pueblo, Colo., ahve purchased the exclusive picture Sagineline, as they have named Prof Rembler made a six months' test of Saginel and thornt would positively do the work. The Siloron is to make the following remarkable offer to all Restorer." An agreement with every bottle of Saginel, to the Saginel conscientiously used according to the fire satisfaction to the purchaser of Saginel does restore the color to gray or faded hair, remove healthy and glassy, that they will pay the sum purchaser. Ever made by any manufacturer and one if they did not know positively from exper- what they claim for it. No one can take any it is certainly worth $1 to use a Genuine Hair hair, and if it does not give satisfaction they need. Send a $1 bill to the Siloron Mfg. Co. you wish to purchase a bottle of Saginel with the hair and restore the color to gray or faded hair it will be sent to you by express in plain Incorporated under the Laws of the State of the mercantile agencies or any Pueblo banks as agreement they make. A Genuire Hair Restorer. A Genuire 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 advertised to do the work, but it is probably your experience that none of them will really meet the claims of their manufacturers. There are many so-called hair restorers which are nothing more than harmful chemical dyes, which do not grow any hair, the only result being that they dyed the hair, having no permanency and often causing a streaky appearance. It has been the aim of the chemists for years to discover a preparation 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 discovered a combination of harmless vegetable composition which is a Genuine Hair Restorer and will grow hair and does not contain any dye of any kind, but will positively restore the natural color and brilliancy to gray and faded hair. This is a very strong statement to make and if any chemist without the recognized ability and national reputation of Prof. Rembler were to make this claim we would be inclined to be skeptical as to its truth. It will be remembered by reader that are familiar with scientific discoveries that Prof. Rembler was the inventor of the one fire process for gilding glass and also the Rembler Wireless Coherer. Any statement made by Prof. Rembler is entitled to consideration as he would not make any statements which were not true and would injure his established reputation. The Siloron Mfg. Co. of Pueblo. Colo., ahve purchased the exclusive American rights to manufacture Saginine, as they have named Prof Rembler's invention, after having made a six months' test of Saginine and thoroughly demonstrating that it would positively do the work. The Siloron Mfg. Co. have authorized us to make the following remarkable offer to all who need a "genuine Hair Restorer." They will send a written agreement with every bottle of Sagine, to the effect that if one bottle of Sagine consciously used according to the directions does not give entire satisfaction to the purchaser of Sagine does not actually grow hair and restore the color to gray or faded hair, remove dandruff and make the hair healthy and glassy, that they will pay the sum of $5 to any dissatisfied purchaser. This is the strongest offer ever made by any manufacturer and one they could not possible make if they did not know positively from experience that it would do exactly what they claim for it. No one can take any chance in buying Sagine as it is certainly worth $1 to use a Genuine Hair Restorer that will really grow hair, and if it does not give satisfaction they will pay you the $5 as agreed. Send a $1 bill to the Siloron Mfg. Co., Pueblo, Colo., stating that you wish to purchase a bottle of Sagine with the written agreement to grow hair and restore the color to gray or faded hair or pay you the sum of $5 and it will be sent to you by express in plain wrapper. The Siloron Mfg. Co. is incorporated under the Laws of the State of Colorado and refer you to the mercantile agencies or any Public banks as to their ability to fulfill any agreement they make. THE SILORON MFG. CO. Fucllo, Colo. 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Miss Mabel Dudley, of Neosho. Mo., who has been the guest of Miss Mabel Haynes for the past week, returned to her home Sunday evening. Prof. R. F. Miller returned to Pittsburg Sunday evening, where he has been attending the Manual Training Normal. Mr. H. B. Robinson, who has been employed as train poster on the M. K. and T. Ry. system, sustained a serious accident last week between Paola and Kansas City resulting in a slight fracture of his skull and several minor disabilities. Mr. Robinson was immediately removed to the Sedalia hospital and is now convalescing nicely. His many friends wish him a rapid recovery. Attorney L. W. Johnson of Kansas City, Kan., made a business trip to Parsons and other Southeastern points. While here he was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Roberson. Mrs. Lucy Brown entertained a few friends at her home Monday afternoon. Mr. Escoe had quite a painful accident while out driving his car, and his many friends wish him a speedy recovery. The body of Mrs. Ollie Ross was brought to Lawrence from Kansas City. The funeral was held at Saint James church in North Lawrence. The body was laid to rest in Maple Grove cemetery. Mrs. Dodil Davis, Miss Lillian Burns and Mrs. Davis of Independence, Kansas, visited the Exce slot Art club in North Lawrence. Mrs. L. Brown entertained the Auxiliary Board of Warren Street church last Thursday afternoon. CARL FOWLER, Manager When You Go To Springfield STOP AT THE DUNBAR CAFE Services; Strictly Alacuart. SANUEL H. COX, Prop. Phone J. 2968 W. S. HENRION, Drugs Cor. Central Ave. and Main St. Wichita, Kan. Washing a By Electricity has passed the En- nized Everywhere as the Most Method of Doing Work Which By Most People More Than An- ELECTRIC WASHERS Tha- dinary Sized Family for Five and the Electric Iron is Now a Speaks for Itself. Our SALES DEPARTMENT ances to Your Home for a 30 Be Fairer Than That? 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WICHITA, KANSAS NEELY, KAN. Miss Maggie King, of Kansas City, Mo, is in the city visiting, the guest of Mrs. Alice Wilson. Mr. Louis Bell and Miss Mary King were united in marriage last Tuesday. Miss Elva Grand, of Kansas City, Mo, is in the city visiting, the guest of Miss Lizrie King. Mrs. Mary Norris, of Omaha, Nebr., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Norris. Mr. William Norman, of Omaha, Nebr., is the guest of Mr. Norris. Mr. Silas Norris is visiting in Kansas City and Leavenworth this week. WICHITA, KAN. Miss Marie Covington arrived Monday night from Langston, Okla., where she has been attending school, to spend the summer with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. Mrs. Frank Hill is convalescent. Miss Janette Bradford, of Coffeyville, Kan., is visiting Mrs. Dewitt Fuller on Ohio Avenue. The S. M. and T.odge's annual sermon was preached Sunday at three o'clock, by Rev. C. A. Williams, at the A. M. E. church. Miss Verna Hall entertained a number of friends Sunday afternoon at her home on Ohio Avenue. Music and conversation were the amusements. Ice cream, cake and orangeade were served to Miss Lilly Jones, Susie Wilkins, Idie Brooks, Ella Staines, Anna Smith, Eunice Jones, Maggie Gardner, Ethyl Starnes, Neva Brown, and Eva Williams; Messrs. Homer Thompson, Bernard Brooks, Cecil Briley, Ernest Clayton, Edward Kemp, Frank Wilkins, Maurice Jones, Charlie Green, Edward Coffey and Hubart Cox Attorney F. C. Helm, of Topeka, was in the city last week and decided to locate here. He returned to Topeka for a few days, and will soon be found among the professional men of Wichita. Mrs. G. Stevens, of Moberly, Mo. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. I. Case Monday night at Masonic hall Marguerite Sandford gave another one of her pleasing piano recitals to a crowded house Miss Alta Lewis was hostess to the Vast club Tuesday night, at her homes on North Wichita street. Twelve members were present and each gave a miscellaneous quotation. As it was the county meeting all business was attended to. Miss Marie Covington of Utah, recently of Langston, Okla., and Miss Fay Oliver of Carrollton, Mo., recently of Jefferson City, Mo., were visitors and each gave encouraging remarks. A dainty lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet the first week in September. The members present were, Misses Ida Wilson, Mae Tripplet, Beatrice Burks, Isis Brooks, Mabel Griffin, Edna Hammond, Jessye Wilson, Ida Harvey, Esther Hurst, Jessye Lawrence, Alta Lewis and Mrs. Bennett the chapeton. Mr. Chester Anderson, of Newton, Kan. spent Sunday here. Those on the sick list this week are: Miss Groves, Mesdames Hester Brown, L. P. Blakemore, Thomas, B. H. Neely, Bert Thomas and Mr. Woodard Mrs. J. L. Hicks returned Saturday from Eufala, Ocala, where she attended Normal Mr. O. D. Pyles, formerly of Anthony, Kau, now of Pa-adema, California, visited with friends here last week. He has accepted the position as instructor of chemistry at the Tu-kegee Institute at Tu-kegee, Alabama, and will leave in a short time for that place. Friday night at the New Hope Baptist church Misses Edna Hammond and Mabel Griffin gave a musical. They were assisted by Prof. Smith, Marguerite Sandford, Iris Brooks, Ethel Woodard and Mrs. E. T. Fishback at the piano. The Y. M. C. A., of Wichita, crosses bata with Newton C. A. C. Wednesday, July 10th, for a second game. Wichita having won, the first, eight to four. Attorney Toole, of Hutchinson, Man, was in the city last week, the guest of Dr. F. O. Miller. The Second Baptist church of this city, is doing good work, under the efficient leadership of their pastor, Rev. S. B. Butler. They have progressed wonderfully, the church has a large membership and all the services are well attended. Too much cannot be said about the choirs, with Dr. A. K. Lawrence as director. The Bible classes and prayer services are well attended. The colored children's and Orphans Home has moved to Twenty-fourth street. They have a nice location and as it is some distance out the seven children have more freedom. Mrs. Matilda Clark is matron pro tem and gives the children the best of care. Mr. P. C. Thomas, editor of the Kansas Baptist Herald and Rev. A. Hill, traveling representative for the same paper, were here Sunday and rpoke at the Second Baptist church Sunday night. Lawyer Helm also gave a BETHEL. KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Wade B. Smith, of Kansas City, Mo., visited their sister, Miss Malinda Dunn, last Sunday. Mrs. Malinda Parrell spent Sunday in Kansas City, Kan., the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Lankford. Leonard Bailey and his brother, Ben, went to Kansas City Sunday to visit with friends. Rev. David Thomas, of Edwardville, filled his regular appointments at the Oak Ridge Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Dave Turner, of Atchison, spent a few days here with friends last week. Wade Scott and Edward Bailey was in Kansas City Saturday and Sunday, transacting business. Mrs. Frank Sharp has been indisposed for several days, suffering from an attack of rheumatism. Mr. Jno. Butler, of Kansas City, was the guest of Al Rogers, Sunday. The wedding at an early date of Mrs. Hattie Parrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parrell of Quindaro, and Mr. Wm. Hatcher, of this place, has been announced. The prospective bride is a granddaughter of Mr. Jno. Parrel of Bethel. Riley Coran has been spending a few days in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Tolliver Thompson was in Kansas City Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Jordan, wife of Monroe Jordan, a resident of Kansas City, Mo., for the past thirty years, died in that city on Tuesday, after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Jordan was the mother of Mrs. Delilor Thompson of this place and was widely known here, where she had many warm friends, who mourn their loss. Mrs. Thompson was in attendance at her mother's bedside several weeks preceding her demise. The funeral which was under the auspices of the Sons and daughters of Zion, was held Thursday from the Rev. Strickland's church on South Summit street. Mrs. Geo. Dunn attended the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Jodran, at Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday. Andrew Barbour, who has been sick for several weeks, is reported much better at this writing. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Hon. W. W. Fisher returned last week from Chicago, where he attended the Republican convention. About twenty matrons of Kansas City, Kan., entertained with a picnic at Swope's park last Tuesday, complimentary to Mrs. Gibbs of Fulton, Mo., who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Gleed. We wish to make some corrections in last week's paper concerning the ladies who assisted Mrs. J. P. Bradley, when she entertained for her daughter, Miss Ruth. The young ladies of Kansas City, Kan., who received with Miss Ruth were: Misses Erya French, Francis Kealing, Jessie Ewing, Gloria Branch, Eiffe Grant, Marie Johnson, Elizabeth Dickson, Ota Catter, Mannie Botts, Beattie Darksdale, Blanche Yaney and Desmonia West. The above named young ladies presented the debulant with a beautiful basket of eumations. The following matron of Kansas City, Kan., assisted Mrs. Bradley in receiving: Mesdames S. H. Thompson, J. R. Thompson, J. A. Ewing, J. M. Marquess, W. G. Wood, E. Porter, O. B. Johnson, Jenkins, Virginia Ellhott, Gleed, Trent, Watts, Guy, Shepherd, Prazier, Kealing, and the following froom Kansas City, Mo: Mesdames Yates, Palrafas, Jordan, Herdon, Heines, Crosswait, De Frantz, Boa-field and Edmonia Brown. Last Tuesday evening, at the residence of Mrs. Trent, a most enjoyable guiden party was given complimentary to Miss Ruth Bradley. The hostesses were, Mesdames J. R. Thompson, S. H. Thompson, Kealing, Johnson, Trent, Jones, Wood, J. A. Ewing, J. M. Marquess, Hetndon, Glead, French, Diazier and G. Jenkins. INDEPENDENCE, KAN. INDEPENDENCE, KAN. Mrs. A. Peace and Mrs. Dr. D. H. Davis, members of Autumn Leaf Art club and delegates to the State Federation, which convened at Topeka June 19th and 20th, have returned home. They report a very successful meeting of the Federation. The next meeting will be at Lawrence, Kan., in 1913. Mrs. Peace and Mrs. Davis visited in Lawrence before returning home. While in Lawrence the latter was the guest of Miss Lillian Burns and in Topeka the guest of Mrs. Josie Bradshaw, 723 Locust street and re- ports a very pleasant street. Autumn Leaf lodge No. 81 A. F. and A. M. held a Masonic Installation at their hall Tuesday, June 25, and the --- The Knights of Pythias held their annual election June 20th, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: R. J. Payne, C. C.; Lewis Gridiger, V. C.; A. Peace, P.; Jag A. Markham, M. of F.; P. W. White, M. of E.; D. H. Davis, K. of R. and S.; J. S. Perry, M. of A. A public installation will be held at the hall Thursday, July 4th. Misses Beatrice Taylor and Alice Fluellen were delegates to the S. S. convention at Port Scott, Kan. They returned by the way of Pittsburg and visited Mr. D. R. Jones and family. Mr. Hayden Stigall of this city, and Miles Grace Rhodes of Chattanooga, Tenn., were quietly married at the home of the bride's cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haines. Only the family and a few friends were invited. A dainty lunch was served after the ceremony and the bridal couple were accompanied to the depot, where they left on the midnight train for points in Iowa. They were showered with rice and old shoes, and before their departure everyone on the train knew they were newly weds. We wish them much joy and success on the matrimonial sea. A very pleasant surprise was tendered Miss Clara McMurry last Wednesday evening at her home on West Cottonwood. About fifteen young people met at the home of Miss Beatrice Taylor and thronged to the McMurry residence. Miss McMurry was really surprised, but composed herself enough to join in the games and amusements of the evening. Refreshments were serfed and at a late hour the guests departed. The McMurry family will move this week to Parsons, Kun., and will be greatly missed by all. Mr. Samuel, of Fredonia, Kan., and son of Texas, were visiting in the city Last Tuesday. The musical given by the Junior sewing circle of the A. M. E. church Monday evening was a success in every way. Independence can boast of several beautiful soloists as well as coming musicians. Refreshments were served after the concert and a neat sum was realized. Mrs. S. Simmons, who has been visiting in Oklahoma City, returned home accompanied by her sister, who will visit here a couple of weeks. The Children's Day program under the direction of Miss Ethel Holt was quit as successful. Enterprise No. 70, A. T. and A. M., Autumn Leaf No. 81 and J. W. Warren lodge No. 82 held their annual sermon in union last Sunday at Cherryvale, Kan., and quite a number of Independence people attended. Mrs. Warren and little son, J. W. V., left last Friday for Ennis, Texas, to spend the summer with her mother and other friends and relatives in Waco and Tyler, Texas. We wish for them a pleasant trip. Mr. Ernest Clay received a very serious wound on his left hand out at the south brick yard one day last week, by coming in contact with a sharp edged brick cull. Dr. D. H. Davis is in attendance. Mr. LeRoy Everett and Miss Hattie Robinson, both of Independence, decided the question and became on last Saturday evening husband and wife. Rev. J. W. Warren, the officiating clergyman tied the not. LT. SCOTT, KAN. Dr. M. G. Brookins and wife made an overland trip in his automobile from Kansas City to this place on last Thursday, returning home Sunday morning, after spending a few days here visiting relatives and friends. The annual sermon of the Mite Missionary societies of the A. M. E. church was held Monday evening, delivered by Rev. Morrow, pastor of the C. M. E. church. The services were to have been held Sunday afternoon, but on account of the inclement weather was postponed until that time. Rev. J. W. Wilson, presiding elder of the Kan-as City district, spent a few hours in the city on Monday and while here attended the annual sermon of the Missionary Society of Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church. Mrs. Priscilla Rossen will entertain the young people at a leap year party on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Alice Hawkins left for Chicago, Ill., where she will spend some time visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Warrick Moore is seriously ill at this writing. ATCHISON, KAN. (Last Week's News.) Mesdames Jero Taylor, Walt Blake, Mrs. Eugene Lett of Emporia, was also awarded a guest's prize. Prizes were awarded Mrs. C. G. Alexander and Mrs. E. Lett. Both prizes were given to the honored guests. After a late hour ice were served by the hostesses and the guests departed declaring the two able entertainers. Miss Evadna Hoy, a teacher in St. Louis, is spending her vacation in the city with her mother, Mrs. Martha Hoy. Mrs. Lon Lymoore is indisposed this week. At a beautiful luncheon given recently by Mrs. Jerre Taylor for Miss Myrtle Potter, bride elect. The hostess presented the guest of honor with a dainty white ivory fan and a pair of white silk hose at the table. The presents will be used by the bride during her wedding ceremony. Last Monday Mrs. J. D. Colbert delightfully entertained in compliment to Miss Myrtle Potter with a miscellaneous shower, in spite of the inclement weather. The popular hostess received but few regrets, and a large number witnessed a very enjoyable afternoon. The rooms were very beautifully decorated in scenery of "Lovers' Lane," cut flowers and paper. The honored guest, being a bride elect, received many valuable gifts for house-keeping. The afternoon was spent in games and Miss Emma Matthews was awarded the prize, a beautiful hand-made neck piece, for writing the most words from the guest of honor's name. Miss Potter was also presented with a neck piece. The hostess, the guest of honor and eight of her nearest friends were seated at a beautifully decorated dining table for luncheon, while the others were served from small. The menu was served in courses and was very elaborate. The guests extended congratulations to the guest of honor and appreciations to the hostess for such a pleasant party. Mrs. Calvin May has moved his grocery one block west in a large building and is now able to accommodate his customers with everything in the line of groceries. One of the most elaborate and beautiful social functions of the season occurred on Monday of this week when Mrs. E. Handy assisted by her daughter, Miss Emma Matthews, entertained for Miss Myrtle Potter, The affair was a luncheon and was served in eight courses. Mrs. Handy chose pink and green as her colors working out her scheme most beautifully with ferns and wild roses. The entire house was darkened and lighted with candles, in flower shaped candelabras tied with tulle bows. In every nook and corner were masses of dalty pink and green transforming the rooms into the resemblance of a sweet woodland bower. The dining-room presented an especially festive appearance, having a huge vase of wild roses in the center of the long table, while ferns trailed in all directions. Misses Julia Jones and Marie Simpson clad in dalty white dresses and pink ribbon bows, acted as waitresses, while eighteen friends of the bride partook of the bountie repast. At the close of the luncheon appropriate toasts were given and a beautiful brides cake, topped by a dalty slipper—a fitting epitome of the hostess's culinary art—was presented to the bride. Favors to the guests were white lace baskets filled with dalty pink and green candies. Marie and Hiawatha Brown of Wichita, are having a pleasant stay in the city with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bowens, on South Seventh street. Prince Hall Grand Court closed one of the most successful meetings in the history of the Grand Court. In two years they have put their endowment department on a firm financial basis. They have now treasured $700. Mrs. Baldock is now serving her third term. The next grand lodge will convene in Wichita June 1913. Mrs. Chas Porter, the G. M. A., of this city, made it pleasant for each and every delegate. Miss Otle Outley is spending a few months in Kansas City. Mrs. Mary J. Cunningham spent the week end in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. E. A. Bryce and Mrs. H. O. Evans, of Topeka, will visit Atchison soon. Mr. Willis Mosley of Lincoln, has joined his wife here and will remain until after the Fourth. Mr. Virgil Baylis of W. U., is home for the summer. Miss Hattie Ingram returned last week from a visit at Clay Center, Junction City and Lincoln, Nebr. Miss Lillian Cunningham is visiting in Donphan. Mrs. Jno. Parker entertained the sewing circle of the A. M. E. church last week, at her home on Fifth St. After business an elaborate luncheon was settled and the club adjourned to meet this week with Mrs. H. Wilson, on South Sixth street. Blue and white, also a beautiful combination, was chosen as the color scheme of a very pretty party given by Mrs. Fred Jackson last Tuesday. The affair was for Miss Myrtle Potter and was a granite shower. The hours were spent in games and music. Mrs. Florenze Lett was given the prize in an "old saying" contest. About twenty guests were present and Mrs. R. Estes of Kansas City, was an out of town guest. The rooms were beautifully draped in blue and white paper and many small hearts were carelessly placed about the rooms. Ices were served from the dining room by Mrs. Florenze Lett. Souvenirs, white boxes, heart shaped tled with blue satin ribbons neatly filled with candies were given to each guest. Mss Potter received every article needed in the kitchen. A notable wedding in society circles, about which much interest has entered, because of the social prominence of the couple, was solemnized last Wednesday at eight o'clock, when Miss Myrtle Mae Potter and Mr. Andrew Mosley were united in marriage. The wedding occured at the bride's parents residence, on Mound street. Rev. W. T. Biggers performed the ceremony. The spacious rooms were effectively decorated in colors of blue and white and flower and candles also added to the decorations. A reception followed the ceremony and a Jainty repast was served from the dining room by close friends of the bride. The bride, who is always a neat figure was becomingly gowned in white crepe over white messalene. She carried a shower bouquet of daises. The groom wore the conventional black. The bride is one of the most chaining and popular girls with a simple unaffected manner that has made her many friends. The groom enjoys the highest respect of all who know him. Many beautiful and costly gifts gave evidence of the popularity of the two. Out of town guests were, Mrs. Willis Mosley of Lincoln, Mesdames Willis, Estes, Young and others of Kansas City. PARSONS, KAN. Mrs. Alice Gayden entertained twenty-five guests at an elaborate six course five o'clock dinner Thursday evening, complimentary to Mrs Bessie Amos. The table was artistically arranged in the center with a beau-tiful design of American Beauty roses. During the last course each guest was presented with a carnation. The menu was delicious and all departed feeling themselves highly entertained. Mrs. Gertrude Fisher, the Kansas genius, who has been giving recitals A FORMER TOPEKAN MARRIES: Congratulations are in order for Mr. George W. Harris, the energetic editor of the Amsterdam News of New York City, who was recently united in marriage with Mrs. Agnes L. Kemp, one of Brooklyn's most gracious and accomplished society factor. Mrs. Harris is likewise one of the nation's most useful women, being ever ready to help any worthy movement for the uplift of humanity, and her beautiful home has been the rendezvous of the forces that have led in the constructive work for social redamption. After a brief honeymoon on the Atlantic coast, Mr. and Mrs. Harris will make their home in a cozy suburban villa at Montclair, N. J. Mr. Harris who needs no introduction to the country, is known far and wide as one of the ableest, most courageous and most scholarly journalists the race has produced in this country. He is a graduate of Harvard University, and and is a master of all of the arts, sciences, "ologies" and letters. Besides molding sentiment through the opinion-page of the Amsterdam News and assisting in boosting its circulation to the top-notch in New York City. Mr. Harris contributes glit-edged special stories to the Brooklyn Eagle, the Boston Transcript and other metropolitan dailies of the caucasian race. He and his lovely bride have the best wishes of the craft for a long life and happiness unalloyed.—Pensacola (Fla.) Sentinel. George Harris was born and reared in this city and graduated from the Topeka High school. His first experience in newspaper work was on the Topeka Daily Herald several years ago, when he "did" the police Court for that journal, and was the first and only colored man to hold a position of this character. Many friends wish him success. CARBONDALE. KAN. On June 30th, 1912, one of the grandest missionary meetings convened at the Second Baptist church, at 11 o'clock a. m. Rev. J. January delivered a very able sermon to a well crowded house. At 3 p. m. a splendid program was rendered by some of the best talent, of which several interesting papers were read. One of the finest papers was read by Miss Bessie Lee, a graduate of Burlingame. At 4 p. m. Rev. McAdoo preached a very instructive sermon, after which a few interesting remarks were made by several others. There were about twenty delegates each from Topeka and Burlingame. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. Delegates from Leavenworth to the State Federation at Topeka June 19th and 20th were Mesdames T. W. Bell, F. Webb, J. P. Henderson, P. Williams, H. Miller, J. W. Bowers, W. B. Carter, A. Tolliver, J. Shelton, S. Montgomery, Scott, R. Strong, J. Chavers, L. Poynter, S. Fletcher and Miss Pearl Hayden. Mrs. Henry Halm entertained the Sun-set birthday club Tuesday afternoon with an elaborate five course luncheon. Music was furnished throughout the afternoon by Mr. Harold J. Townsend. Mrs. Halm received several beautiful gifts of silver, hand painted china, cut glass and linen, besides a percolator and silver tray, the gift of the club. There were eight visitors present. Mr. and Mrs. M. Kerr entertained Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Kerr's brother, Mr. James Bettis, who left Thursday for Sheridan, Wyo. Whist was the amusement of the evening. A two course luncheon was served by Mrs. Kerr, assisted by Mesdames Harrison, Bruce and Bettis. Those in attendance were, Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Moates, Sergt. and Mrs. J. J. Jackson, Mrs. B. K. Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harrison, Mr and Mrs. S. E. Lowery, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Fulton, Misses Cowan, Delilah Lowery, Louise Bruce, Romayne Moates and Mr. James Bettis.