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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Judge Buckman, Candidate for Justice of the Supreme Court is Eminently Qualified, Deserving and Worthy! POLITICS GROWING WARMER DAILY! Candidates in Kansas Counties are Busy Looking After Personal Interests. Candidates in Kansas Counties are Busy Looking After Personal Interests. Manager Griffin Makes a Personal Visit to the "Battle Grounds" and Carfully Surveys the Situation. M. J. W. M. GRAY, Candidate for Congress Third District Historical Society State House Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed Fourteenth Year. No. 28. Judge Buckman, POLITICS GRE Candidates in Kansas Looking After Pers Manager Griffin Makes to the "Battle Gr fully Surveys th COWLEY COUNTY. Justice of the Supreme Court. Judge Buckman of Winfield, Cowley County, is a candidate for a place on the apureme bench. Judge Buckman is past middle life but a strong well preserved fine looking man. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, received a common school education. For several years he was a teacher and in early manhood entered the Universitf of Michigan and graduated from the Law Department. The judge is a book worm, a close student and a literary genius, thoroughly versed in Shakespeare, Dickens and other great works of both early and later day standard writers and authors. He is a philosopher and reads, understands and ably discusses Omar Khayyam and reads the book of Job. Judge Buckman is an able and accomplished lawyer and for many years has been a leader of the bar in Southern Kansas. In his district which includes Cowley and Sumner Counties his name appears as attorney of record for either plaintiff or defendant in most of the cases. He is a successful practicer and a case winner, a good trial lawyer and safe and competent counselor. He has a modern office and an expensive and well selected legal, literary and miscellaneous library. In 1908 he was elected to the Legislature from his legislative district. In 1910 he was re-elected and at that session of the Legislature which convened in January, 1911, was elected speaker of the house, being the caucus nominee of the Republicans. While a legislator on the floor of the house he was alert to every need of his district and of the state. Every worthy measure was ably championed and supported by him and vicious and unwise ones opposed with great vigor and ability. As a presiding officer he was firm and yet courteous. Was fair to all members regardless of their political affiliations and in trying moments displayed an abundance of good humor and great tact and diplomacy. The session closed with all members --- of the body, whose presiding officer he was, feeling that they had been given a square deal by their speaker. Judge Buckman has a judicial mind, is quite and unassuming and a place on the Supreme Bench will be in keeping with his character and temperment and with his legal and literary ability. Opinions of that court written by him will be sound in law and literary games. His elevation to the supreme bench of the state at this period of his life will be a fitting tribute to his ability and clean personal character and to his record as an official in the past The bar of his district, his friends, neighbors and acquaintances and many persons in all portions of the state rejoice because of his candidacy for a place on the supreme bench and are enthusiastic in their support of him. In his immediate neighborhood, where he a best known they are for him practically to a man. There seems to be no dissenting voice. We believe that no candidate is better or more eminently qualified by education, by experience and by legal learning for the responsible and dignified position of Associate Justice of Supreme Court than is Judge Buckman. The writer finds in traveling over the state that the people are enthusiastic over the candidacy of Judge Buckman and finds that all who are personally acquainted with the Judge admire him and are supporting him in this campaign. NEOSHO COUNTY. Congressman. Mr. W. M. Gray of Chanute, Kansas, the progressive Republican, has the united support of the Reublicans of his home county. Mr. Gray is a successful business man, having been in the lumber business for eighteen years. He was formerly Mayor of Chanute, Kansas. His administration of this office was clean; he gave his city a fine business administration He has great executive ability and conducted the affairs of the eople which were entrusted to him with the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JULY 12, 1912. rame care as he conducted those of his own. He is a forceful, energetic speaker and a good campaigner and is now the only opponent of the present Congressman of of that district, Phil Campbell, and stands for the progressive measures of the day and is a thoroughly progressive man. Kansas seems to be a progressive state and Mr. Gray seems to be the logical choice for the Republicans to meet the enemy, the democracy in November. With Mr. Gray as their standard bearer the Republicans of that district need not fear the result in November. The writer has been traveling much in Kansas during the present year and has made several trips back and forth through the Third district, and has been paying special attention to the political situation. He finds that all through that district the people are progressive and want a progressive as their Congressman. They have decided on their man—they know Mr. Gray, the former Mayor of Chanute. They are familiar with him as a business man. Many have had personal dealings with him and all know him to be a conscientious man, an able business man, a man of sterling character and an entertaining conversationalist and able public speaker. They judge him by his past. That past is all they could desire, his record as Mayor was above reproach and the people of Chanute were satisfied with it. Those persons who had personal dealings with him in his official capacity were always satisfied that he was honest and competent and had the welfare of his city at heart and those who have had dealings with him in his private business were glad to again have business with him. His neighbors all like him and with this fine tribute from the home folks and those closely associated with him it is not any wonder that hose persons in the district who know him by reputation are for him and so loyally supporting him in his campaign for Congress. If all candidates for Republican nomination were as popular and clean as is this candidate, there would be no doubt of the general success of the entire Republican ticket in November. GREAT BEND, KAN. Congressman Hon. O. W. Dawson as has heretofore been stated in the Plaindealer is a candidate for Congress in the Seventh district. He is one of the well known business men and financiers of Western Kansas. He is an extensive land owner and heavy tax payer. He is now serving the city of Great Bend as Mayor. He was elected by a large and complimentary vote and is giving them a fine business administration. He is progressive in public life and progressive in his business affairs. He is a Republican and for many years has been active in the affairs for the county. He is a man of sterling character and in all affairs applies his integrity and ability. He is popular both in business, politics and personally. He is a ready and fluent speaker and this with his great business ability, his success as a financier and his executive ability makes him well fitted for Congress. The present Congressman from that district is a Democrat, but the indications are there will be a Republican from that district the next term, and that Republican will be O. W. Dawson. He is sure of the Republican nomination and it is not believed that there is any Democrat in the district who can beat him. He will be the strongest man for the Republicans to choose as their standard bearer and they are going to choose him and meet the enemy with him as their candidate. RENO COUNTY State Senator The manager of The Plaindealer was recently in Reno county for another inspection of the political situation in that part of the state. We are glad to state that we found everything there relative to the senatorial fight as we had previously forecast. Senator Carey, of Hutchinson, the present incumbent, is making a red hot canvass for re-nomination and election. We heard of no material opposition to him, he is such a popular man, such a great business man and financier, so well liked as a citizen by the entire community and his record as a legislator was such as to cause people of all classes to now be his supporters. Business men, bankers and financiers, laboring men—especially those associated with him and employed by him and the institution with which he is connected in a business way are for Emerson Cary for the senate, in fact for anything in a political line he might ask them A. B. SENATOR EMERSON CAREY. for. It indeed speaks well for him that all these classes are for him. Many men do not bear acquaintance, they do not wear well, but such is not the case with Emerson Carey. He is all right and the people are with him. WYANDOTTE COUNTY County Attorney Horj. George R. Allen of Wyandotte County, is a candidate for County Attorney of that county. Mr. Allen served his legislative district in the Legislature of 1909 and 1911. He was one o the leaders of his party on the floor of the house. He was on the JOHN H. HON. GEORGE R. ALLEN. right side and always voted right. When Allen from Wyandotte rose to address the house on measures up for consideration he was always accorded close attention and his arguments and opinions carried weight with them. He is a fine lawyer and the kind of ready speaker who should and no doubt will be County Attorney. We never heard him in the trial of a law suit but if his ability as a speaker in the legislative halls is any criterion he will make the ideal County Attorney in that respect. He believes in impartial enforcement of all laws and if elected County Attorney as we believe he will be, his administration of the office will be fair, honest and brilliant. Vote for George Allen for County Attorney and you will vote right. MR. A. C. BARTELL. Recommended for Clerk of the Court of Topeka by the Shawnee County Bar. (B. John E. Roundtrie.) X MR. A. C. BAR-TELL is a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court of Topeka, and he is the logical man for the place. The office of clerk burt is one of the mi- of the county court is one of the minor offices to be filled at the coming THE MUSIC OF THE MUSICIAN O. W. DAWSON, Candidate for Congress Seventh District. election, but it is in that court that a great part of the legal business of the citizens of Shawnee county is transacted, and for that reason it is an important one. Mr. Bartell is a legally trained man, as well as a man of wide experience and he is asking for the place especially for the reason that he is qualified and competent, and deserves the support and confidence of the people of Shawnee county. Mr. Bartell is a young man, a law student, and would not ask for a public office at this time but for the fact that he was urged to make this race by the members of the Shawnee County bar, the men who are most vitally interested in securing a good man for the office of clerk, and this is one of the best recommendations he has to offer to the voters—the fact that the members of the bar want him in that office. Mr. Bartell also has the support of a wide acquaintance in Topeka and Shawnee County and he has received an enthusiastic response to his announcement for office. Mr. Bartell's training from a clerical point of view includes the high school, Washburn Academy and the Washburn Law School. He was for a number of years a newspaper reporter in Topeka. He is endorsed by all of his former associates and by the students and alumni of Washburn Law School, as well as the members of the bar. His only platform is that of efficiency in office. Vote for him. Every time you scratch your ballot, vote for a "live wire." QSAWATOMIE, KANSAS Mattie C. Bray is a candidate for County Superintendent. She is a graduate of the State Normal, has had twenty-two years experience as an educator in various capacities, and is a graduate of the Lawrence Business College. Miss Bray is a Republican and takes a lively interest in the affairs of the party. She is a very fine woman, well liked and respected by all who know her. As a teacher she has been successful and will make a fine superintendent, for which she is, from all standpoints, well qualified. We wish her success. She is a woman of great tact and handles the matters coming before her as county superintendent with good judgment and diplomacy, making friends of those disagreeing with her as well as those who are in harmony with her. She knows just what the people want and what they need. She is thoroughly capable as a business woman as well as a teacher and superintendent, and we believe that she will make a superintendent of whom the people of that county may well be proud. SEDGWICH COUNTY County Clerk. Mr. J. L. Leland, who is a candidate for the office of County Clerk of Sedgwick County, is one of the best and most favorably known residents Circulation 9,600 Guaranteed Price $1.50 Per Year. of that County. He is one man who is out for office, who can be depended on for a square deal. He is always courteous and pleasant to all patrons of the office. He is a life long Republican and has never accepted favors from the opposition. At the age of 19 he had to hustle for himself and make a living for himself and his aged mother. He has at all times made good. He worked his way through school by caring for the school building, afterwards taking a commercial course in a business college. He was married in 1895 and now has a wife and six children. He deserves a second term and it is expected that his party will again make him their choice. WYANDOTTE COUNTY. Judge of the District Court. Hon. L. O. Carter of Kansas City, Kansas, is a candidate for Judge of the District Court of his district. Mr. Carter has practiced law in Wyandotte County for thirteen years. He was deputy County Attorney two years under E. A. Enright. He was six years referee in Bankruptcy in the district composed, of Wyandotte and ten other counties. He has never PETER H. JUDGE L. O. CARTER held an elective office. He is a graduate of the Kansas University and is very popular as a citizen and as a lawyer. He is an able lawyer and his success as a practitioner and his popularity as a citizen should make him a strong candidate for the Judgeship. His record as Deputy County Attorney was brilliant. He is a Republican and takes a lively interests in the councils of his party. He will make an able and fair Judge. COWLEY COUNTY Governor Hon. A. M. Jackson of Cowley County, as is now well known, is a candidate for the Democratic nomination as Governor of Kansas. He had a splendid record as Congressman from his district and as Judge of the Continued on Page 8. U. S. Supreme Court's Decision In K. P. Case! The decision of the United States Supreme Court in the Georgia Knights of Pythias case follows, in part: A secret fraternal and benevolent order, known as the Knights of Pythias, was organized as a voluntary association, in Washington, D. C., in 1864. Pursuant to the authority conferred by an act of Congress, approved March 5, 1870, authorizing the formation of corporations in the District of Columbia, the persons composing the Supreme Lodge, the governing body of the order, became incorporated as the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, by filing in the proper office the certificate required by the act. Among other things required to be stated in the certificate was the name or title by which the society was to be known in law and the particular business and objects of the society. The statute provided that upon the filing of the certificate the persons signing and acknowledging the same, and their associates and successors, "shall be a body politic and corporate, by the name stated in the certificate; " The life of the corporation thus created, it would seem, expired by limitation in 1890. On June 29, 1894, however, by a special act of Congress, the Supreme Lodge was again made a corporation of the District of Columbia by the name of the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and still exists as such. Membership in the order is restricted to white males. In addition to a Grand Lodge and subordinate Lodges in each State to which it has been extended, the order conducts an insurance branch known as the Uniform Rank. The Grand Lodge of Georgia was instituted by the Supreme Lodge on March 20, 1871. An order of Knights of Pythias of the same general nature as that above described, consisting of members of the colored race, was established in Mississippi on March 26, 1880. It became a corporation of the District of Columbia on or about October 10, 1889, by virtue of the general incorporation act of Congress, of May 5, 1870, already referred to, under the name and style of "The Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa." The order was introduced into Georgia in June, 1866, and a Grand Lodge was instituted in that State by the Supreme Lodge on December 15, 1890. The corporation of October 10, 1889, was reincorporated December 14, 1903, under the general law of May 5, 1870, by the name of "Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia." After such reincorporation on January 15, 1905, the Supreme Lodge issued a new charter to the Grand Lodge of Georgia. The Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias which, as heretofore stated, was finally incorporated in 1894 by a special act of Congress, the Grand Lodge of Georgia, which was subject to its jurisdiction, and the officers of such Grand Lodge, were parties complainant in an amended petition in this litigation commenced in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia. The defendants were the officers of the Grand Lodge in Georgia of the other body, who had made application to the court in which this suit was commenced, to be incorporated as a domestic corporation of Georgia, under the name and style of "The Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, Jurisdiction of Georgia." The petition filed in the cause recited the organization of the order of the plantiffs substantially as heretofore stated, and the defendants were alleged to be wrongfully attempting to incorporate under a name which infringed that of plaintiffs' order, and to be unlawfully styling themselves Knights of Pythias, and to be fraudulently using the insignia, emblems, etc., of the plaintiffs' order. The averments of the petition and the amended petition as to damage sustained by the alleged unlawful acts of the defendants and their associates were stated in general terms to constitute a wrong and injury to petitioners and to the membership in Georgia and to be a fraud upon the public. The relief prayed was in substance a permanent injunction enjoining the prosecution of the application for incorporation, and the use by the defendants and the members of the subordinate lodges under their jurisdiction of the name Knights of Pythias, and of other names, insignia, emblems, etc., which would be like or a colorable imitation of those in use by the plaintiffs' order. By their answer the defendants put the plaintiffs to proof of the material averments of the petition, set up the origin, growth and purposes of the order of which they were members and especially stated that it was confined to the "Negro race and the Asiatic races." The incorporation of the order under the general incorporation act of 1870 was also averred, and the claim was made of lawful rights to the use of the names, signs, symbols, insignia and the other paraphernalia adopted by the corporation, and the good faith of the corporation and all concerned in the matter was averred. It was further stated that the membership of the order in the United States aggregated 80,747, and in the State of Georgia 11,805, and that there never had been an attempt to confuse the order with that of which the plaintiffs were members, and that no such confusion in fact had ever arisen or could arise, the field of operation of the orders being absolutely different. Laches of the plaintiff were pleaded in bar of any relief on the ground that the existence of the order and its operations had been publicly known and was matter of common knowledge for many years. The case came on for hearing on a motion for preliminary injunction, and after hearing the evidence and argument of counsel the court denied an injunction and quashed a preliminary restraining order. The plaintiff took the case, by a bill of exceptions, to the Supreme Court of Georgia. That court in disposing of it, referred to the fact that the Supreme Lodge of the order, represented by plaintiffs, was a corporation of the District of Columbia, and that by amendment of the petition it had been joined as a plaintiff. It further stated: "That the defendants have been operating and are seeking to be incorporated in this State under a name which is claimed to be an infringement of the name of the plaintiff's association, and the question is involved whether and how far the plaintiff, which is a foreign corporation, might be affected by the State's granting a charter to the defendants as a domestic corporation in the name and for the purpose asked and also whether there is a fraudulent purpose or design to so infringe?" It was next observed that "the presiding judge should have enjoined the defendants from obtaining the charter applied for, so as to preserve the status in respect thereto until on final jury trial, all of the questions of law and fact can be fully adjudicated." The court held that error had been committed in refusing to grant an injunction as to the charter applied for, and the "ruling of the Chancellor denying the injunction in other matters" was allowed "to stand until the final trial or further order of court, leaving open all the other questions for future determination." 129 Ga. 775. There followed a hearing of the case before the court and a jury, and evidence, both oral and documentary, was introduced. The evidence showed, without contradiction, that in addition to being incorporated as stated in the answer, the defendant order had also organized on May 24, 1905, as a fraternal beneficial association by its corporate name under the insurance laws of the District of Columbia; that the laws enacted by the order were such as were common to a fraternal body; that the rituals of the order and its emblems, flags, badges, pins and jewelry adornment were on public sale free to be purchased by any one; that the membership of the order throughout the United States aggregated 200,000; that there had been collected and disbursed to the members of the order between July 1, 1906, and July 1, 1907, more than $500,000; that the collections in Georgia during the existence of the order there aggregated $180,232.21; that there had been paid to the widows and orphans of deceased members in Georgia $148,680, and that the collections in Georgia aggregated $51,000 a year, excluding the expense of burying their dead, which was $9,000 more. After instructing the jury at to the law deemed to be applicable and observing that the case was of a character wherein the law provided that questions might be propounded to be answered by the jury; such answers to stand as their verdict, the court submitted fourteen questions to be answered by the jury. Reciting that they were dissatisfied with the verdict of the jury upon the questions submitted, the defendants moved for a new trial, upon the ground that the verdict was contrary to the evidence and without evidence to support it; that it was strongly and decidedly against the weight of evidence and was contrary to the law and the principles of equity Nearly six months afterwards, by leave of court defendants amended the motion by adding thirty-six additional grounds, attacking specifically each of the answers to the questions, charging each to be not only contrary to the evidence JOE BRADY [Picture of a woman with dark hair and a white shirt. She is looking directly at the camera.] Candidate for SHERIFF Wyandotte Co. Subject to Republican Primary but contrary to the charge of the court, and in addition, error was alleged in the charge as given, and to the failure to instruct the jury, as pointed out in some of the specifications of error. The omission to specially instruct the jury that the defendants claimed a right to their name under the charter from the District of Columbia by virtue of an act of Congress, and the answers of the jury to certain of the questions were alleged to violate defendants' right under the charter and to be repugnant to the due faith and credit clause of the Constitution of the United States, and the decree was alleged also to constitute a violation of the general incorporation act under which the order, of which defendants were a part, had been incorporated. The motion for a new trial was overruled. A bill of exceptions was soon afterwards allowed, which was certified to contain "all the evidence," and the material portions of the record. The case was then taken by a writ of error to the Supreme Court of the State, where the judgment was affirmed. 133 Ga. 837. This writ of error was then prosecuted. Federal and State Issue Arises. In the trial court, in various forms, plaintiffs in error, defendants below, invoked the right to the use of its corporate name and the incidental right the designation Knights of Pythias' and the use of Insignia, emblems, etc. appropriate to the order. As this right or privilege was claimed in virtue of the authority to incorporate conferred by the general incorporation act of May 5, 1870, enacted by Congress, it constituted a right or privilege claimed under an authority exercised under the United States which, being denied by the State court, is reviewable here by virtue of the provisions of section 237 of the new Judicial Code, sec. 709. Rev. Stat. Whether or not the defendants below and their successors were entitled to prosecute in the state court the application to be made a domestic corporation of Georgia is, in our opinion, plainly a question non-Federal in consideration. The question, however, whether the right or privilege arising from the authority exercised under legislation of Congress, was invaded by the decree complained of so far as it forbade the use of the corporate name or a designation containing the distinctive words Knights of Pythias and the use of the emblems and insignia of such order being with- in our competency to review, we come to the consideration of the question, whether the asserted right or privilege was properly denied. It is manifest from the record that the existence within the State of Georgia of two bodies of Knights of Pythias, controlled by corporations of the District of Columbia and the authority exerted over the membership in that State by the governing body of each order as not contrary to any State statute and the Supreme Court of Georgia in determining the right to relief applied what it conceived to be the applicable principles of general law. Speaking in a general sense, it is true to say that the Supreme Court of Georgia deemed the case before it to be controlled by the principles of law applicable, to trade-marks and trade names, and in substance held. A. That an association whose primary object was fraternal or benevolent, first appropriating and using an arbitrary or fanciful name, acquires an exclusive right to the same. b. That a subsequent unauthorized use by others of such name or a colorable imitation thereof would be unlawful; c. That in the absence of laches if as a result of such wrongful use injury was occasioned to the rightful owner by the unlawful appropriation and use of the name, equity would afford relief. Coming to apply these principles the court held, first, that there had been a lawful appropriation of the name by the plaintiff corporation and an unauthorized and wrongful use hereof by the defendants, indeed, that such use was made "with a fraudulent purpose and design;" second, that the unlawful appropriation had inflicted injury upon the property rights of the lawful appropriator. Negroes Denied Federal Rights. We do not stop to consider whether the court was right under principles of general law in applying to organizations like those here involved the rules applicable to trade-marks and trade-names and unfair competition in trade, a subject to which there is conflict in the decisions, because under the view we take of the case we propose, for the sake of argument only, to indulge in the hypothesis that the conception which the court entertained on the subject was correct. It is indisputable that the court was clearly right, as a matter of law, in holding that a court of equity in any event would not afford relief where there had been such laches as would cause it to be inequitable to do so. Saxlehner v. Elsner & M. Co., 178 U. S. 19, 35: The question then is, can the decree of the court be maintained consistently with doctrine of laches, which the court expounded, and which we have accepted as correct beyond all controversy? As the inquiry which we thus state rests upon the premise that all the propositions of law applied by the court are to be taken as correct, it follows that there is no possibility of deciding there was material error unless it is to be found in the application which the court made of the principle of law which it applied to the facts established by the evidence, all of which is in the record in connection with the findings made by the jury. While it is true that upon a writ of error to a state court we do not review findings of fact, nevertheless two propositions are as well settled as the rule itself, as follows: (a) That where a Federal right has been denied as the result of a finding of fact which it is contended there was no evidence whatever to support and the evidence in the record the resulting question of law is open for decision; and (b) that where a conclusion of law as to a Federal right and a finding of fact are so intermingled as to cause it to be essentially necessary for the purpose of passing upon the Federal question to analyze and dissect the facts, to the extent necessary to do so the power exists as a necessary incident to a decision upon the claim of denial of the Federal right. On examining the evidence we are compelled to say we do not think it has any tendency to prove an intent on the part of the defendant order by the adoption of the designation given to their body or the use of the emblems, insignia, etc. employed to make it appear that their order and that of the complainant is one and the same, or that it tends to show that the use of the corporate name or the distinctive words Knights of Pythias and the emblems, etc. of, that operated in any degree to deceive the public or to work pecuniary damage to the complainant order within or without the State of Georgia. But strong as are our convictions to as these subjects, we prefer not to rest our conclusion upon them, but rather to place the decree of reversal which we shall render, upon the application to the facts of the well-settled doctrine on the subject of laches. As we have observed, the court below in considering the facts, on that subject made no reference to the evidence, but assumed that it must be that the finds of the jury were sustained by evidence and indulged in the assumption that it was natural to suppose that the long-continued existence and development of the defendant order had not been interfered with by the complainant corporation because not known until the defendants came into the open by making an application to be made a domestic corporation of Georgia. The facts, however, which we have stated, concerning the establishment of the order, its judgment in Georgia, its vast expansion, its years of duration and its volume of transactions were not disputed in any particular whatever, and therefore leave no room for any other but the legal conclusion of laches. This, we think, in the most conclusive way, demonstrates the violation of the elementary principles of equity which would result from the enforcement of the injunction which the court awarded. And the conclusion just stated renders it unnecessary to point out the incompatibility between the holding on the one hand that there was injury to the property rights of the plaintiff corporation and a deceit of the public arising from the existence of the defendant order and its activities, and the holding, on the other hand, that laches cannot be imputed to the plaintiff corporation, as a result of its inaction during the many years in which the defendant corporation existed and exercised its attributes and functions, because the wrongs thus being publicly inflicted could not be presumed to have been known until the defendant order came out into the open by the application for incorporation under the law of the State of Georgia. The judgment of the Supreme Court of Georgia is reversed, and the cause is remanded for further proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion. When in SALINA Call at the PALACE Dining Hall Phone 833. FOR FIRST CLASS MEALS. Meals 25c. Beds 25c. MRS. ROSA P. HITH, - Proprietor, Salina, Kans. When in Kansas City, Mo. stop at the Graham Retreat. Montgomery County Stateman WIB Succeed Himself. Senator John F. Overfield has at last bowed to the wishes of his many Republican friends and concluded to again be a candidate for state senator from Montgomery county. This means that the capable and hardworking senator will succeed himself, and he interest of Montgomery county will again be safely guarded and conscientiously conserved in the the state senate. Senator-Overfield as state senator, made a record of which Montgomery county should justly feel proud. He is a tireless worker and a man of marked ability. He is readily conceded to have been one of the ablest men on the floor of the state senate, and his advice and counsel was generally sought on all matters THE SENATOR JNO. F. OVERFIELD of vital importance by other members of that august body. Senator Overfield is not an orator of the spread eagle type, but his arguments are logical, concise and convincing and he has made a splendid record in the senate for doing things worth while. Montgomery county with her rapidly developing resources and population is indeed most fortunate to be represented in the State Senate by such an able, honest and conservative business man as Senator Overfield. We predict his reelection by a handsome majority and such action on the part of the voters of Montgomery county will be but a fitting tribute to the Senator's splendid worth and known capabilities. NOTICE. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the estate 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--479 and North onethird (N 1-3) of lot 477 on Tyler Street, Leflora 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. Insures Every Dollar Against Loss Condensed Official Report Citizen's National Bank At the close of business April 18,1912 Resources. Loans and Discounts.....$334,983 70 Overdrafts ..... 2,120 19 U. S. Bonds to secure cir- culation ..... 50,000 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds.. 2,305 00 Bonds, Securities, Ete..... 7,482 80 Bank Building..... 20,000 00 5 per cent Redemption Fund 2,500 00 Cash and Sight Exchange..83,819.56 $503,211.25 The above statement is correct. Liabilities. Capital Stock.....$50,000 00 Surplus and Profits.....20,865 10 National Bank Notes Out- $503,211 R. H. MOSES, Cashier. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Candidates in all Sections of Kansas to Be Voted on at Primarics Aug. 6, 1912- Take Your Choice. JONATHAN D. NORTON, Sheriff of Shawnee County, announces his candidacy for re-election, subject to the Republican primaries. J. W. BELL, announces his candidacy for SHERIFF ..... of Shawnee county subject to the Democratic Primaries. HUGH MacFARLAND Candidate for Probate Judge, Shawnee County. I will appreciate your votes. Subject to Republican Primaries. R. L. THOMAS, Candidate for Clerk of the District Court Shawnee County, subject to Repub- lican primaries. DR. JOHN H. RINEHART Candidate for CORONER Shawnee County, subject to th decision of the Republican primaries. W. F. SCHOCH, Probate and Juvenile Judge, is a candidate for renomination at the primary, August 6th, 1912. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner city district, for second term. Second, third and fourth wards. EDWIN L. ONEIL. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Commissioner of Shawnee County, embracing the second, third and fourth wards of Topeka, subject to the Republican primaries, August 6th, 1912. F. E. NIPPS. ROBERT STONE Announces that he is a candidate for re-electoin as representative from the Thirty-fifth District, subject to the Republican primaries, August 6, 1912. J. C. SHIMER County Commissioner of Third district, subject to Republican primary August 6. JAMES A. TROUTMAN, Candidate for State Senator from Seventeenth District, subject to the Republican primary August 6th. SAMUEL S. URMY, Candidate for Judge of the Court of Topeka, subject to primary August 6th, 1912. CYRUS GUTHEIR, Republican Candidate for nomination, Representative Thirty-fourth District (2nd, 3rd and 4th wards), subject to primaries Aug. 6, 1912. JOHN L. TROUTMAN, Republican Candidate for Township Trustee for Topeka Township, subject to the Republican primaries 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 nomination for Representative, Thirty-fourth District (2ud, 3rd and 4th wards), subject to primaries August 6, 1912. For Sheriff. Mr. L. L. Klene hereby announces himself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Shawnee county, subject to the Republican primaries August 6th 1912. MONTGOMERY COUNTY. I Would Appreciate Your Vote JOHN BERTENSHAW Attorney at Law, Independence, Kansas, candidate for Republican Nomination for PROHATE JUDGE Subject to the action of the primary August 6th, 1912. For County Commissioner. Please announce that I am a candidate before the primary for renomination for the office of County Commissioner on the Republican ticket in I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner of the Third district of Montgomery County, subject to the decision of the Republican voters of that district as expressed at the primaries August 6, 1912. OSCAR JANSEN, Parker Township I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Probate Judge of Montgomery county, subject to the primary election August 6, 1912. ROY T. OSBORN. 311 South 4th St., Independence, Kan. E. S. MEARS, With Mears Abstract Company, Independence, Kansas, Republican candidate for Register of Doeds, Montgomery County. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination of County Attorney of Montgomery County, Kansas, subject to the primary to be held August 6, 1912. S. S. ORWIG. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Attorney of Montgomery County, subject to the primaries to be held August 6, 1912. CHAS. D. ISE, COFFEYVILLE, KAN. ED. LOVE, of Independence, Montgomery county, hereby announces himself a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Republican primaries. Announcements. Editor: After nearly thirty years of unswerving fidelity to the Repub lican candidates of this county I desire to announce that I 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. Clerk of the District Court. Editor: Please announce that I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office of Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, subject to the action of the voters at the primary August 6, 1912. W. R. HOBBS. For Clerk of the District Court. I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office of Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery county, subject to the primary election, Aug. 6th, 1912. RICHARD ALLEN, Independence, Kas. RALPH D. FULTON Republican candidate re-nomination MARSHALL OF THE COURT OF COFFEYVILLE. Subject to Primaries August 6, 1912. 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. J. BANKS, WELLINGTON, KAN. Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Deeds of Sumner County. Primary August 6th, 1912. Treasurer. I am a candidate for the nomination for county treasurer subject to the will of Republican voters as expressed at the primaries August 6. JOHN L. WADMAN. Treasurer. Register of Doeds. The Plaindealer is authorized to announce Sam H. Conner of Sycamore township as a candidate for the Republican nomination for register of deeds, subject to the will of the voters at the primary August 6, 1912. HARVEY COUNTY. For County Clerk. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of S. S. Williamson of Newton, Harvey county, for county clerk, subject to the Republican primaries August 6th. FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of County Attorney, of Harvey county, subject to the. J. F. WINGER, Candidate for re-nomination for Register of Deeds, subject to the Re- publican primaries to be held August 6, 1912. 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. DOUGLASS COUNTY. J. L. BRADY Announce His Candidacy for Congressman, Second District, Subject to Republican Primaries. JAMES GILL Candidate for Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas. Lawrence, . . . Kansas. Subject to Republican Primary August 6, 1912. FOR REPRESENTATIVE 11th DIS. I am a candidate for my second term as a member of the legislature 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. COWLEY COUNTY. Settled in Beaver Township, 1871, which is still his place of residence. 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 August 6th, 1912. A. C. BANGS. E. W. COULSON. Candidate for Republican Nomination for Register of Deeds of Cowloy County. Primary August 6th, 1912. W. R. LORTON Republican candidate for nomination for register of deeds, Winfield, Kansas. E. J. FLEMING, Candidate for County Attorney of Cowley County, 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, subject to the Republican primaries. EMERSON CAREY. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination for county clerk, subject to the republican primaries to be held August 6. HOWARD M. PAYNE. ALLEN COUNTY. C. C. McCARTY I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of Probate Judge, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at thep primary, and will be thankful to my friends for their support. C. C. McCARTY. A. MARR Iola, Kansas. Candidate for County Treasurer Subject to the action of Republican Primary August 6. GEO. SE7YMOUR 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. LABETTE COUNTY. W. H. COLUMBIA of Cheotopa, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Labette county. For Clerk of the Court I hereby announce to the Republi- W. A. DISCH, PARSONS, KANSAS Announcements. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the republican nomination for county commissioner from the third district of Labette County, subject to the primaries August 6, 1912. R. D. TALBOTT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Democratic nomination for clerk of the District Court of Labette County, subject to the voice of the people at the primaries August 6, 1912. MILES MOORE. I desire to announce my candidacy for the republican nomination for county commissioner from the third district of Labette County, subject to the primaries August 6, 1912. J. L. WAITE, Sr. FRANKLIN COUNTY. I announce my candidacy for the nomination for sheriff of Franklin County subject to the Republican primary next August and subject to the will of the voters of he county. GRANT SMITH I take this opportunity to announce to the citizens of this county that I am a candidate for the nomination for Probate Judge on he Republican ticket. WALTER PLEASANT. SEDGWICK COUNTY J. H. STEWART, State Senator of Sedgwick County, is a candidate for re-election, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. J. L. LELAND, County Clerk of Sedgwick County, candidate for re-election, subject to Republican primaries, August 6, 1912. JOSEPH BOWMAN, Register of Deeds of Sedgwick County, candidate for re-election, subject to Republican primaries. D. A. McCANLESS, Probate Judge of Sedgwick County, candidate for re-election, subject to Democratic primaries. O. P. HICKLIN, present incumbent, candidate for nonnation for MARSHALL CITY COURT of Wichita, Kansas, subject to primaries Aug. 6th. EMPORIA, LYON COUNTY. We are authorized to announce the name of L. B. Kellogg, of Emporia, Kan., as a candidate for the Republican nomination for judge of the District Court for this judicial district, at the August, 1912, primary election. B. P. WAGGENER, Democratic Candidate for State Senator, Subject to Action of Voters of Atchison and Jackson Counties. C. M. VOELKER, Republican Candidate for County Clerk of Atchison County, Kansas. Primary August 6, 1912. CHASE COUNTY. W. C. AUSTIN, Republican Candidate for State Printer. Present Incumbent. Primaries August 6, 1912. MIAMI COUNTY. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for County Treasurer of Miami County, subject to Republican voters at the primaries, Respectfully, E. CLEMANS, Register of Deeds of Miami County is a candidate for re-nomination— subject to the wishes of the Repub- lican primaries. O. A. HINKLE, Clerk of the District Court of Miami County is a candidate for re-nomination, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. BOURBON COUNTY. For Congress J. H. CRIDER, Bourbon County's Candidate for Congress from the Second Congressional District of Kansas. E. A. ENRIGHT For Congress. Primary Aug. 6, 1912 We hereby announce the candidacy of J. H. Jeffries for re-election as register of deeds of Leavenworth county, subject to the primary on August 6th. For County Attorney. The candidacy of Mr. Lee Bond is hereby announced for re-election as county attorney of Leavenworth county, subject to the Republican primaries August 6th. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of J. C. Davis for reelection as coroner of Leavenworth county, subject to the wishes of the Republicans at the primary August 6th. He is the son of an old veteran. C. R. BAKER, Abilene., announces himself a candidate for Clerk of the District Court of Dickinson County, subject to primaries August 6th. THE HOME DRUG CO. H. G. Jones, Mgr. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS. For County Commissioner. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Mr. S. H. Ward of Tonganoxie, for county commissioner, third district, subject to the primaries 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. Western Uni Quindaro, COURSES. 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It gives more than it gets and there is no prospering without it. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. This place which is celebrated for its curative was two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS. SANFORDW. KING, : celebrated for its curative waters is only thirty- nas City, Mo. DW. KING, : Proprietor This place which is celebrated for its curative waters is only thirty-two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS. SANFORDW. KING, : : Proprietor For County Coroner. COURSES. BELL 'PHONE WEST 1423 ```markdown ``` Restore to the People every governmental power. BROWN COUNTY. For County Treasurer. D. Herman Shelton of Hlawatha, hereby announces his candidacy for treasurer of Brown county, subject to the Republican primary August 6. For County Clerk. Miss Jessie Campbell of Hlawatha hereby announces her candidacy for county clerk, subject to the Republi- can primaries, August 6th. DICKINSON COUNTY ARTHUR HURD. Candidate for the Republican nomination for County Attorney of Dickinson County, Kansas, at the primaries, August 6, 1912. Drugs, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Druggist's Sundries Sporting Goods. Independence, . . . Kansas --- and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering and Gardening. ADVANTAGES. mate. Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION. For terms, prices and inducements offered, write RESIDENCE BELL 16 Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. No matter how big a fool a white man can prove himself to be there is some Negro willing to say he is right. People will ever grumble and complain, but if grumbling and complaining ever did any good it is not recorded in the pages of history. If Jack Johnson had been in some states of the union on the 17th of July he would have been arrested for cruelty to animals for whipping a goat. Roosevelt's dipl appointment over the Democratic harmony at Baltimore was as sad as his defeat at the Chicago convention. You had the poor fellow cannot find consolation for his power-crazed appetite! He may get over it. Selfishness and greed have put more paupers in the ground than any other known cause. People who are not content, cannot rest easy, and people who cannot rest easy die before they have attained their allotted share of this world's goods. There are hundreds of people in this broad land of ours who are some on Jim Flynn because he could not land on the championship title in the heavy weight class of the world, and these same people knew that Flynn had as much chance to win as a snowball has to keep from melting on a summer's day in the sunshine. They ought to be tickled to death that he was not put to sleep in the first round which could have happened with perfect ease if Johnson had desired. The great temperance agitator, F. M. Stahl, has sent out a statement containing the wonderful accomplishments of the saloon. If Mr. Stahl is right, then Kansas ought to have no widows, no orphans, no sorrow or misery, no poor, no divorces, no crime or disorder; in fact, it ought to be a second Garden of Eden. But as all these things are in our midst, and no saloons, Mr. Stahl might be and evidently is mistaken. If Mr. Stahl will learn to look out for Stahl's business and let other people's affairs alone, there will be nearer a condition to Paradise than now exists. As long as people don't interfere with the rights of others there will be happiness, peace and prosperity, and where these three essentials exist, there is no room for crime or disorder. The champion heavy weight pugilist of the world, Jack Johnson, passed through Topeka last Friday, en route to his home in Chicago, after winning a nine round contest with Flynn of Pueblo, Colo. There were over 500 people at the depot to greet him. His train stopped for about five minutes at the Harvey eating house for supper. Johnson and his trainers went into the dining room and passed through the crowd with great ovation. We would like to see some one who could at least interest Johnson so that the public may know that there are men in the country that can withstand his rugged style of pugilism. stand his size of pugilism. Johnson has undoubtedly demonstrated to the American people that there is no difference in color and if a man has the vim, push and ability he will win, and always receive the applaudits of the public. This is not a victory for any race and should not be so considered. A man should be considered a man in every case, for Johnson has only demonstrated what a man can do by executive of his muscles and joints and this applies to all races regardless of color. One of the daily papers had the following editorial comment on an action of Roosevelt: "From Oyster Bay comes a strange story. While Colonel Roosevelt was out riding in his automobile the other day a small boy throw a stone which entered the machine although doing no damage. The reprehensible archin ran as fast as his legs could carry him and joined a crowd of other youngsters so that Colonel Roosevelt was unable to identify him and give him the spanking that he deserved. According to precedent the colonel should have given all of the boys a trouncing. That was the course he followed in a similar affair at Brownsville." There is, however, one difference between the New York case and the Brownsville case. In the case of the boy Roosevelt actually saw a boy throw a stone, and he saw that boy running away from the scene and he overtock a number of boys; but in the Brownsville case it was thought that soldiers shot up the town, but no soldiers could be found. Roosevelt had not the slightest evidence that soldiers did the shooting, and when it was clearly proven that the colored soldiers did not shoot up the town he still maintained that he did right in discharging them without honor and swears that if given another opportunity he will do the same thing again. But he will never have the chance. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For County Superintendent. I hereby announce that I will be a candidate in the primary for nomination as the Republican candidate for the Office of County Superintendent of Public Instruction—W R. Willis. I'll sheriff. I hereby announce that I will be a candidate in the primary for nomination as the Renablean candidate for Shoot - H. C. Carwil For Congress. I hereby am urge me, off as a candidate for the nomination of Member of Congress, from the Third Congressional district, subject to the approval of the Republican primary.—W. M. Gray. For Clerk of the District Court. We are authorized to announce that R. J. McLarland is a candidate for reelection to the office of Clerk of the District Court, subject to the decision of the Republican voters, at the August primaries. District Judge. Please announce my candidacy for the office of Judge of the Ninth Judicial district, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary. P. F. PRIGG. District Clerk. I wish to announce my candidacy for the office of Clerk of the District Court, subject to the wishes of the Republican voters in the primary. CARL A. RICHARDSON. Please announce that I am a candidate for Judge of the Ninth Judicial District of Kansas, subject to the decision of the Republican primary to be held on August 6, 1912. P. F. GALLE. For Representative. Please announce my candidacy for Representative for the 75th District, subject to the decision of he Republican voters at the primary. Candidate under Statement No. 1— relating to U. S. Senator. JOHN S. SIMMONS. Please announce my candidacy for the office of County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary. M. F. Bain, Walnut Township. MIAMI COUNTY. County Superintendent. I hereby wish to announce myself as a candidate for the nomination of County Superintendent of Miami county, subject to the wishes of the Republican voters at the primaries and respectfully solicit the support of the party. I have decided to enter the race for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner, Second district, and I respectfully ask my party friends to lend me their support in the primary, August 6th, 1912. JAMES S. MASTERS, Paola, Kansas. ABILENE KAN. Mrs. Street and daughter, Lucen, of St. Louis, are visiting relatives, Mrs. Vale and Mr. G. White. Mrs. Johnson filled the vacancy of her husband at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. Johnson is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Allen, who had been visiting their son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Allen, departed for their home in Dawns, Kansas. Rev. W. Warder left for Junction City Friday. Mrs. Alice Gibson and Mrs Hattle Bell left Monday for Leavenworth to attend the Grand Session of the Daughters of Tabors, Mrs. Gibson will go from there to attend the Grand Session of the Household of Ruth at Iela. i The Field of Politics! Manager Griffin Sizes Up the Situation In Various Parts of Kansas. BOURBON COUNTY County Superintendent. Minnie Stewart, the present incumbant of that office, is a candidate for renomination, subject to the Republican primaries August 6th. Miss Stewart prior to her election as County Superintendent was many years a teacher and as such was always successful and popular. Two years ago she became a candidate for election to this office. She proved a good campaigner and popular candidate, receiving a large and highly complimentary vote, and had the support of nearly every man having children that had been pupils of Miss Stewart, when she was teaching. Her administration of the office she now holds has been clean and very satisfactory to all concerned and this record together with the custom of giving efficient public officials a second term, entitle her to the renomination which she asks at the hands of her party. Her many friends and supporters hope she will be renominated and elected by a large majority. NEOSHO County. Register of Deeds. Mr. G. R. Butt is a candidate for nomination for the office of register of Deeds. He is a staunch Republican and has worked hard in the past for the success of the party. He has been a resident of Neosho County for forty-three years and has established a fine reputation for himself as a citizen and business man. He is a property owner and a public spirited man. He is well fitted by education and otherwise for County Clerk as his past administration of the office proves. He believes that having given the people good service and made them a good County Clerk, he is entitled to a second term, which he now asks them to give to him. They can judge from the past what his future administration of the office will be and if elected will in the future conduct the affairs of the office in the same careful and capable manner as in the past. FRANKLIN COUNTY. Clara Kaiser. Miss Clara Kaiser is a candidate for Clerk of the District Court of Franklin County? Miss Kaiser is well qualified for the place. She is capable and honest. She has served the people of that county for several years in official capacities and in semi public positions of trust and prominence. She has a bright intellect and advanced business education and much business experience. She has practically conducted the office as an assistant during the terms of several clerks of the court and is familiar with every duty and detail connected with the office and competent to fill all of those duties. To elect Miss Kailand and that it will be administered faithfully and satisfactorily. MIAMI COUNTY. County Attorney. Edward H. Coughlin is a candidate for County Attorney of Miami County. He is a son of Richard Coughlin of Richland Township, one of the pioneer settlers and one of the most honorable and respected citizens of that section of the state. The older Coughlin is 84 years of age and located in Miami County in 1856. Ed was born and reared on the old homestead. He is broadly educated, graduating from the state Normal school in 1904 and in the law department of the State University in 1908. Soon after his graduation he and his brother formed a partnership for the practice of law in Paola. They have been eminently successful and have high standing as professional men. Edward is a young man of strong character and in politics is and always has been a Democrat. He has never previous to this time been a candidate for any elective office. SEUSWICK COUNTY. Judge of the City Court. Judge James L. Dyer came to Wichita in 1872. He was a receiver in the Government Land office from January 1st, 1877 until November 1885. Since that time he has practiced law. In 1905 he became judge of the City Court, which position he now holds and for which he is a candidate for renomination. He has made an able judge the confidence of the Bar, having business in that court. He thinks his chances for election are good. He appreciates the loyal support given him in the past and again asks for that support. If elected he will give the same attention to the duties as in the past. Remember the date August 6th. Don't forget to vote for Dyer for Judge of the City Court. RENO COUNTY. County Treasurer. Mr. M. F. Bain of Walnut Township, Reno County, is a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the Republican primaries. He has lived in Reno County many years and is a highly respected citizen and successful business man. This is his first venture as a candidate for public office. He has many friends who have promised him their support. If elected he doubtless will administer the office in a careful, honorable and competent manner. He realizes the importance of the office and will give to the people his best efforts and in every way endeavor to make them a satisfactory County Treasurer. BOURBON COUNTY. Hon. B. Hudson of Ft. Scott Candidate For Judge of 6th Judicial District. Judge B. Hudson of Pt. Scott has announced his candidacy for Judge of the Sixth Judicial district, comprising Bourbon and Linn counties. He has lived in Pt. Scott for thirty-four years and has during that time won an enviable reputation. He is a lawyer of marked ability and a man of sterling worth and stridest integrity. He has held many positions of honor and trust in Bourbon county and has always acquitted himself with honor and credit. As probate judge he made a record for efficiency, fairness and close application to duty that can not be surpassed. He is broad minded, fair and conscientious. He served his country during the Civil War and his record as a soldier is in keeping with his splendid career as a citizen. He enlisted at the age of fourteen years in '63 in Co. D, 2nd Indiana Cavalry, and served with honor and distinction throughout the war, participating in the campaign before Knoxville and the entire Georgia campaign. He is a staunch and fearless Republican and stands for honesty, fairness and justice in all things. GRAY FOR CONGRESSMAN. Wm. Gray of Chanute, was chosen, at the Third District Convention, held in Independence, an progressive Republican candidate for Congress in opposition to P. P. Campbell. Mr. Gray possesses to an eminent degree all the qualifications for an intelligent discharge of the duties of a United States Congressman. His high standard of honest, upright dealing with his fellow man, his love of right and justice between men and his unselfish devotion to the cause of the common people together with his superior practical knowledge and business ability, guarantee to his constituents that if elected to represent the people of the Third District in Congress they would be represented as a whole people without regard to party affiliations.-Galena Republican. SHAWNEE COUNTY. Mr. Freeman E. Nipps, the present agent for the Missouri Pacive railway in Topeks. Several years ago, and previous to the agitation for a change to the commission form of government, he was elected to the city council. He made a first-class councilman and was always on hand at the meetings and took a lively interest in the city's affairs. This so far a we know was his only political situation. He at the voting age commenced right; voted the Republican ticket and has been at it ever since, he votes as he does everything else—RIGHT. Mr. Nippon is a big handsome fellow is intelligent and refined, is a careful and shrewd business man and is by education, training excellence and politically just the man for the important place of county commissioner. He is making a clean gentlemanly campaign, and if elected, will serve the people faithfully and well. NEOSHO COUNTY. County Clerk. W. E. Neal, of Erie, the present county clerk, is in the race for renomination. He has been a resident of Neosho county for thirty years. His father died when the subject of this sketch was six months old, and he is a self made man. He is a hard working official, attends strictly to the business which the people have elected him to care for. He is polite and courteous to all patrons of the office; keeps the office open at seasonable and proper hours. He is a Republican, works hard for the success of the party and deserves the support of his party for a second term. This is one of the customs of the party and should not be set aside in this instance. That John H. Crider, the able and courageous citizen and lawyer of Ft. Scott, Kansas, will be the best Congressman from the Second district is the consenses of opinion throughout the district. Everywhere we go he is talked of by Republican voters as the logical candidate and by all means the strongest possible man in the race. He is the one man that the Republicans of the district rightfully believe can go forth and retake that most important office from the Democrats. He is readily conceded to be one of the ablest attorneys in Kansas, with the highest sense of honor. He is honest and conscientious, possessing a personal magnetism second to no man in Kansas. He represents the highest type of American citizenship and he is just the man where indomitable courage, marked ability and dedicated leadership is needed to lead the Second district Republicans on to victory and claim from the hosts of democracy the seat now occupied by congressman Taugent. In choosing men to go forth to do battle in the impending political conflict, it behooves the Republicans to exercise the greatest possible care in the selection of their candidates, specially choose men who are to present them in Congress. They should see to it that able, clean and conscientious men are selected, who will conserve and defend the peoples' rights and who in the discharge of their duties will be prompted by honorable motives only. John H. Crider of the Second Congressional district, is a man possessing all of these essential qualifications and who stands out prominently, as the logical candidate for Congressman, and his nomination will mean the relegation to the year of another Democratic Congressman and the placing of the Second district back where it rightly belongs in the Republican ranks. The Plain-dealer takes pleasure in recommending to its many readers the name of John H. Crider for Congressman from the Second district. They will make no mistake in giving him their undivided support and in so doing they will elect a man to congress who believes in a square deal to all mankind and one of whom all Kansas will be proud. Let us all stand by John H. Crider. Paola, Kansas Business Man. Sam Dilliard of Paola, Kansas, who is the proprietor of the Dillard Cafe and restaurant, at No. 4 Gold street., is one of the progressive business men of the day. He operates a first class clean and up todate progressive cafe and ice cream parlor. He is located next door to the famous Robt. Allen Barber Shop. He has a fine chef, gives the beast of service and carries everything on the bill of fare usually found in first class cafes and at moderate prices. When in Paola give him a trial. You will be pleased with your meal, with the place, the service, man and the price. PARSONS. KAN. Henry Jegerson is conducting the Star Cafe at 1823 Corning Avenue. He serves good clean meals at a moderate price, gives good service and is polite and agreeable. He runs a rooming house in connection, where beds may be had by the day, week or month at reasonable prices. Give him a call. BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA. Mrs. James Patterson and Mrs. Jona Patterson of Granby, Mo., are here at the bedside of their sister, Mrs. Fred Boyd, who is very critically ill at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bolden of Nowata, spent the 4th in Bartlesville. Mr. Bolden is manager of the Nowata hall team. Willie Summers returned to Chandler this week after a pleasant stay. Mrs. Bert Fields and little Vella Blackwell spent Sunday in Coffeyville, Kansas. Among the out-of-town visitors who spent the 4th here were Mr. H. G. Garland of Independence, Mr. D. Summers, Mr. Alex. Claggett and Mr. Jesse Brown of Coffeyville. Mr. W. B. Tudd spent the 4th in Coffeyville. Mrs. Frank Morrison is spending a week in Chetopa with relatives and friends. Miss Eva Ellis made a trip to Independence last week. Mrs. Ada Godbey spent a day with relatives in Iola this week. The Bartlesville Blues won in the game with Nowata here on the 4th by a score of 8 to 0. They met their first defeat this season Sunday in a game with the local white team, the score being 9 to 12. The Dundar Literary society had a very enjoyable program and social at the A. M. E. church last week. The question for discussion for July Wholesale Manufacturer of PURITY ICE CREAM AND GATE CITY BRAND BUTTER. Phone 616. Orders for Parties and Receptions a Specialty.—Special Rates Made to Churches, Lodges, Etc. COFFEYVILLE. KANSAS. 18th will be on "Woman's Rights" as compared with those of men. The New Hope Baptist Missionary circle had an entertainment on last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hazeligg. POLITICAL COMMENT. By John M. Dotrey. I evident from the analysis of the Bull Moose crowd that their only aim in the present campaign is kill the Republican party and crowd over what "we have done." --- The Capital seems to have joined the ranks that inhabit Sixth Ave. W. It suggests that the Republicans of Kansas get Taft electors on the ballot by petition. It need not worry about the Republican party. It is no longer connected or associated with that party, and as there was a Republican party before there was a Capital or a Capper, there will be a Republican party long after both are dead and forgotten. --- The Omaha Enterprise, in standing pat for the re-election of President Taft, says: "The personal ambition of the former president evidently was to rob President Taft of the courtesy and custom which has been accorded other president the country has had of Republican faith. And when he found it impossible for him to succeed his first cry was to split the party. That contention alone should demonstrate that the attitude of Roosevelt is selfish and that he is not interested in the welfare of the Republican party of the country. If he was interested in the country or the party he would fall in line and help the Republicans of the United States to pile up the biggest majority the country has ever known." The truth well said. Mr. Roosevelt is for Roosevelt and none other. Should that third party nominate any other candidate than Roosevelt straightway will there be laid plans for a fourth party and on and on until Roosevelt is the head, tail and body of what is left. If advocates of the third term candidate don't believe this is true let them attempt to persuade the colonel to get out of the way for some honest man. . . . The call for a third party national convention has been issued by Senator Dixon and the date set is August 5th. This call sputters over with such gush and rubbish as "the rule of the people" and "the curbing of the interests." Some suckers may swallow this soft-soaped bait, but the people who take the time to think a minute can see that it is only a catch. Mr. Roosevelt, the whole cheese in this third party propaganda, has publicly denounced both the Republican and Democratic parties for declaring their intentions to enforce the Sherman anti-trust law, and he favors letting the trusts rule as they please. There is no wonder in this. The trusts spend one million five hundred thousand dollars in Roosevelt's presidential primaries, and they stand ready to spend six million more to land hum in the White House again. If the trust rule the people don't, and there is no way in which these two facts can be assimilated to bring about the results aimed at in Dixon's call. If the people rule the trusts must grin and bear it—if the trusts rule the people must accept the conditions. Taft now rules the trusts—the trusts now rule Mr. Roosevelt. Roosevelt's two-sided red bandanna is going to be scrutinized on both sides, and his motto of "people rule" on one side and "trust rule" on the other will sift down to "I rule," which is the sum and substance of Dixon's call, the result, not of Dixon's work, but the handy work of Perkins' interests. If the people cannot or will not conceive the truth in this matter it is because they want to be fooled in order to have an excuse not to be content—they can't rest easy unless they have something to grumble over. They would rather grumble on credit than be content for cash. But there has always been this class of people and will always be as long as the world stands, and if there were no fools there would be no yum. But all these cranks and faddista' will live to learn that their lives have been uselessly spent and cut short. Limcade be at Shawnee Drug Store. The chair rattle and lawn social has been postponed until the 23rd of July. Fine ice cream sodas. Shawnee Drug Store. Pure air, plenty of ventilation, the great summer home. Shawnee Drug Store. Miss Gustava Brewer, a member of this office force is indisposed this week. Mrs. Hattle Donnely returned last week from a visit with relatives in Chicago, Ill. Rev. H. Green of Osage City, was in the city Tuesday en route to St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. S. H. Saunders of Salina, Kan. is the guest of friends and relatives in the city. Messdames Beulah Allen and Jno D Graham spent the Fourth in Kansas City and returned Monday. Mrs. Jennie Williams and daughter, Mrs. W. H. Moore, of Chicago, Ill. are visiting in the city, the guest of Miss Lizzie Cooper. Mesdames Walter Ware, J. M. Forbes and B. T. Alexander will leave Sunday night for a visit with friends at Denver, Colo. Miss Mattie Bradshaw left the city for the sunny South and will visit many places. She will also stop over in Emporia to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Huffaker of Oregon, Mo, who have been visiting relatives in Lawrence, spent the day, Monday, in the city on business. The many friends of Miss Lillian Thompson and Mr. William Allen will be surprised to hear of their marriage which took place about two weeks ago. Rev. Ward of the B Street Baptist church, is planning a grand rally for Sunday, July 21 and all friends are cordially invited to lend a helping hand. Mr. Wm. Armstrong of Garnett, Kan., was in the city this week attending the Negro State Business League. While here he made a very pleasant call at this office. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Odell, of Arkansas City, passed through the city Monday en route to Jackson, Tenn., on a two weeks visit with Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Rivers, the latter being Mr. Odell's sister. Miss Clifford Roach received the State Teachers Normal certificate from the Normal training department of Topeka High School. Very satisfactory grades were received in all branches. In a news item from Carbondale last week we mentioned the name of Rev. J. January, when it should have been Rev. J. J. Jennings of this city, who conducted the great missionary meeting there. Mrs. Letitia Newman is attending the Grand Temple and Tabernacle at Leavenworth this week. Next week she will go to Iola to attend the 14th Annual session of the House Hold of Ruth of the G. U. O. of O. F. For recreation, treatment and service go to the Shawnee Drug Store, the great health resort and you will feel better. Messrs. Levi McLemore, Harry Wilkin, J. H. Harris and Dr. James White will look after your wants and needs. Mesdames, Anna Williams and Lucy Monroe, secretary of Ladies Aid society, St. James A. M. E, church of Kansas City, Kan., are visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Ethel Ransom, 912 Pillmore North Topeka. While here they made this office a call. Everybody reported a grand time at the Oliver Smoke House opening last Monday night, July 9, with a large crowd in attendance. Something over 125 souvenir post cards were passed around among the boys, while the famous Owl Ochestra rendered some of the latset hits of the season. Oliver's ice cold drinks and electric fan sure made a hit. Everbody left saying it is one of the 'ees in the West, where or... tain himself and friend. Ice cold drinks, cigars, tobacco, candy and chewing gum, pool and billiard. Maple nut sundae at Shawnee Drug Store. Mrs. Ed Jones, who has been sick at her home is able to be out again. Messrs. Lewis Ransom and Arthur Hardy visited friends at Lawrence Sunday. The rally at St. John's A. M. E. church last Sunday was a success in every way. Pine apple sherbert. Shawnee Drug Store. Mr. Simon Herald and mother are visiting relatives and friends in Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Thomas of Hutchinson, is in the city visiting at the home of Mrs. Smiley on Jackson street. Nabisco Sundae. Shawnee Drug Store. Miss Bertha Miller of Emporia, spent last Sunday in Topeka, the guest of Miss Lizzie Owens. Our motto—cleanliness, sanitation, accuracy.—Shawnee Drug Store. Miss Willia Lewl is visiting relatives and friends in Omaha. She was accompanied by Miss Viola Bolcher. Try a banana split. Shawnee Drug Store. Mr. W. W. Jones of Ft. Smith, Ark. is in the city visiting, the guest of Mr. S. G. Watkins. While here he paid the office a visit. Grape lemonade, soothing and refreshing. Shawnee Drug Store. Mr. and Mrs. Rickman of Newton, Kan. are the proud parents of a baby boy. Mrs. Rickman was formerly Miss Harel Allen of this city. For highest service attainable go to Shawnee Drug Store. A reception will be given in honor of Rt. Rev. H. B. Parks,-D. D., at Lawrence, Kan., Monday evening, July 15th. Sunday will be gleaning day at St. John's A. M. E. church. All who have not paid their subscription may do so in the final report Sunday. Mr. William Evans stopped over in the city a few hours Monday en route to Kansas City from Texas, where he had been for several weeks on business. Messrs. Arthur Hardy, Joel McKnight, Harold Harris, Albert' Connelly and Mrs. J. D. Graham spent the week end of last week in Kansas City. Come and join us Thursday, July, 18th, in our annual picnic at Vinewood park, given by St. John's A. M. E. Sunday School. Cars will leave Transfer station at 10 a. m. Come and go. Mrs. Brown desires to thank all of her friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted her during the illness and death of her husband, also the Household of Ruth and Fire Station No. 3 for their beautiful floral offerings. Try a fancy grape juice rickey, Shawnee Drug Store. St. John's A.M. E. Church Services. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., W. W. Buckner, superintendent. Preaching at 11 a. m. Allen C. E. League at 7 p. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. Preaching Tuesday evening by Rev. C. R. Tucker, D. D., of Oklahoma City. REV. J. T. SMITH, Pastor. Cool off-drink pure cold mineral water. Shawnee Drug Store. The Dunbar Literary society had their annual picnic July 4th. About twenty-five young people, including the club members met at Garfield park and from there on a hay-rack to a beautiful grove five miles north. A delightful time was had. The dinner spread was a most elaborate one. Mordames M. E. Ridley and A. P. Smith accompanied the crowd. Little Misses Thelma Chiles and Dorothy Page entertained the following friends at a surprise party Tuesday afternoon complimentary to the seventh birthday anniversary of little Bernice Stonestreet; Little Gladys Martin, Rose Page, Flossie Sneed, who is visiting Little Miss Stonestreet, and Thaddeus Martin. The little folks entertained themselves with games and telling fairy tales until about 4:30 p. m. when they were served to dainty refreshments. They left declaring they had spent a very enjoyable afternoon. --- SHAWNEE DRUG STORE FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS COLD SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS Everybody Is Going to Oliver's Smoke House. [Picture of a man with dark hair and a white shirt]. The "New Smoke House," the only colored Smoke House in Kansas, where one of the largest line of domestic and foreign cigars, tobacco and soft drinks are carried among our people. Also five well kept pool and billiard tables. If you don't play pool visit our reading room in the front where you will find the latest daily and Sunday papers. Our reading and smoking room is open to your service on Sunday 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 Smoke House, 119 West Fifth Street, Topeka, Kan. CEO S. OLIVER Bros. WANTED Position by a competent stenographer and bookkeeper, recently of Quindaro, Kan. Address Edna Smith,430 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Call Spears are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy, born Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson are the proud parents of a fine baby girl, born July 4th and they have named her Laura. Mrs. Bertha Harmon, who was reported as convalesing from an attack of blood poisoning, had a relapse and is again confined to her bed. The Third Baptist church is making preperation for the entertainment of the Kaw Valley district association which convenes next Monday week. There was a large crowd in attendance at Wilson's Summer Garden July 4th. This is the grandest place of the season. It is beautifully lighted, has a dance pavilion, nice shade and a beautiful place for an outing. Mrs. Lucy Chiles is in Kansas City visiting her daughters, Mesdames Marie North, Anna Snell and Jessie Bailey. She reports an enjoyable time. This is Mrs. Chiles first trip to Kansas City since she came through there thirty odd years ago. Mr. H. A. Auerbach, proprietor of the Palace Clothing Co., asks this paper to correct a statement that he was a bondman for Andy Wallace. The article appeared in the Topeka Plaindealer, June 7, stating that he signed the bond. This is erroneous and does Mr. Auebach an injustice. This paper was informed by someone that he signed the bond and Mr. Auerbach flatly denies that any such thing occurred and wants the public to understand. Last Sunday ye scribe was invited to dine with Prof. and Mrs. Chas E. Johnson, 1180 Buchanan street, and having known their since our school days, there was no hesitancy in accepting the Invitation. Mrs. Johnson was reared in Parsons, Kansas, is well educated, refined and cultured. Mr. Johnson is a Missourian by birth, but finished his education in Kansas. He has spent 24 years as teacher and had to retire from the profession about two years ago to recuperate his health. They have an accomplished daughter, Miss Edna, who will enter high school the ensuing term. Topekans are always glad to have such worthy citizens come in their midst. Mrs. Mattle Hardson has opened a restaurant and cafe in the basement of 404 Kansas avenue, in the Masonic building. Meals 15c and lunches at all hours. This will be known as the Metropolitan Cafe. Mrs. A. F. Farris, Hairdressing and Hair Wrok. Massage and Shampooing a Specialty. 920 College Ave., Topeka, Kaa. CUT RATES AT THE Harris Laundry 1123 Kansas Avenue Beginning July 1. Bring us your work and save money at the following All shirts 10 cents; collars 2 cents; cuffs 1 cents; underwear, per suit 10 cents; handkerchiefs 2 cents; rocks 3e pair; union suits 12e; overall 10e No delivery at these prices. C. T. HARRIS, Prop. Phone 3027. There were several colored men who attended the Johnson-Flyn fight at Las Vegas. Among them were Epp Love of Kansas City, Mr. Sim Montgomery of Leavenworth and Dr. S. N. Jackson of Leavenworth. All of these gentlemen reported that the fight was all one sided and was not much impressed with the trip. It has been some years since Epp Love has been further away than Kansas and we presume this is why the fight was a failure. Love takes so much time in making up his mind about taking in such attractions that this one had to be a failure in order to have him feel satisfied that he made a mistake in going. State Business League Organized. On the evening of July 10th invited delegates from Newton, Coffeyville, Qunidaro, Edwardsville, Emporia, Salina, Hill City, Wichita, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Atchison and Garnett, Kansas, met at St. John's A. M. E. church, the guests of Topeka Negro Business League No. 248, and effected a state organization. After a short program of addresses and music, the permanent organization of the Kansas State Negro Business League was launched with the following named officers: President, John M. Wright of Topeka; Vice-President, W. H. Cele of Newton; Treasurer, William Armstrong of Garnett; Secretary, L. F. Byron of Newton; Auditor, Fred Roundtree of Topeka; Executive Committee, Chas. A. Whitney of Topeka; W. C. Brown of Lawrence; J. G. Groves of Edwardsville; E. P. Blakemore of Wichita; T. W. Bell of Leavenworth; Prof. H. T. Kealing of Quindaro; Foster Williams of Coffeyville and W. W. Shobe of Salina. The idea of the organization of a State Business League is that the individual members as well as the local business leagues might be active and constantly at work in advocating the principles of the National Negro Business League through the state league during the vacation of the National organization, which meets only once a year; and for the purpose of keeping alive daily, weekly and monthly principles that underlie the National organization, the aim of which is expressed in its motto: "To Promote the Commercial and Financial Development of the Negro." The membership of Topoka business league now numbers over eighty persons, all of whom are actively engaged in some business or profession, and it is hoped that before the next meeting of the State League in February, 1913, more than 150 members can be reported. The Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the National Organization will be held in Chicago, Illinois, August 21, 22 and 23, 1912. Every local league is urged to send delegates to this great meeting. ABILENE, KAN. Miss Hallie Hampton went to Salina Sunday. Rev. W. Warder and family were visiting friends and relatives Thursday and Friday. We are sorry to hear of the sad accident of Miss Lilian Hunt of Salina, who was badly burned by the explosion of gasoline. She has many friends here who wish for her speedy recovery. WILSON'S --New Summer Garden-- Now Open to the Public. DANCING EVERY THURSDAY EVENING—Admission,Ladies 10c Gentlemer 15c. Good Music, Swinge, Rustic Seats and Plenty of Refreshments. Whether You Dance or Not It is a Delightful Place to Pass Away the Time. GARDEN to Rent on Reasonable Terms for Picnics, Private Parties, Sunday School and Church Outings. Call-Bell Phone 2674. Stonestreet & Gaines, Undertakers and Funeral Directors. ```markdown ``` REVOLUTION. Whereas, Announcement has been made through the daily papers here in elsewhere that a so-called National Negro Civil Association has been called to meet in Topeka, by one R. C. Wassom of Kansas City, Mo. on August 20th and 21st, 1912, without the knowledge and endorsement of the Negro Business League of Topeka. Therefore, Be it resolved: That it is the sense of the said Negro Business League that it withhold its endorsement from said Association's meeting on the above mentioned date. Be it further resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the local daily papers and to the Topeka Plaindealer, with request that the same be published. NIGHOT. H. O. ABBOTT. A. P. SMITH. W. W. BUCKNER. Committee The following young ladies and gentlemen were invited to attend a picnic given by the Lawrence young folks at Lake View dth of July. Misses Arnicholas Chiles, Margaret Foster, Pearl Rhodes, Captolin and Minnie Jones and Corinne Jones, Messers. Wiley Graham, Clyde Bell, Louis Ransom, Preston and Herbert Smith. It was an ideal spot for a picnic and the day was very pleasantly spent lounging around in hammocks and on the beautiful grass with social conversation and games. The important event of the day was the big spread which took place promptly at 12 o'clock. Everything in season was there in abundance. After dinner a number snap shots were taken of the group. The party returned home about 7 o'clock in the evening declaring the day well spent. Through the kindness of Mr. J. Giles the following received a delightful auto ride from the picnic grounds to Lawrence: Mr. Wiley Graham, Cora McNutt, A. Chiles and M. Foster. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. Mrs. Matilda Fatherson is visiting in Bonner Springs this week. Mr. and Mrs. Corvine Patterson entertained the ladies of the Metropolitan Baptist church sewing circle on Friday of last week. Out of town guests were Mrs. Anna Hubbard, of Sedalia, Mo, Mrs. Ella Adams, of Warrensburg, Mo, and Mrs. George Adams, of Davenport, Iowa. Mrs. Bertle Turner died last Tuesday afternoon at her home, 527 Nebraska Ave. Mr. George Cleaton, an old and respected citizen, died at his home last Thursday, July 4th, and was laid to rest last Sunday. Mr. Barber Brown was shot and killed last Sunday. Mrs. Anna Scott visited in Bethel, Kansas, this week. Prof. J. H. Jackson of Frankfort, Yy., made a flying visit to the city this week, and shook hands with many of his old friends. Mrs. Ella Adams of Warrenburg, Mo., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Minnie Brice For Sale or Rent—Modern houses. Call Patterson and Gayden, 527 State avenue. The grand matron met with Electa chapter Monday afternoon and an enjoyable time was had. Master Cecil Fisher is visiting in Ludonia with friends Mr. E. L. Gayden, who was bitten by a dog three weeks ago is much improved at this writing. Miss Grace Pullim entertained several friends last Tuesday afternoon. A general good time was reported. Mrs. Anna Hubbard of Sedalia, Mo, who has been in the city for the past ten days, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Booker, returned to her home Tuesday morning. Rev. J. R. Ransom was in the city last Tuesday on business. MISS OGEAL WILSON, Manager. & Gaines, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. 636 Quincy. Both Phones 52 Cafe and Restaurant Basement: 104 Kansas Avenue. Meals Inc. Lunch at all hours. Everything First-class. MRS. MATTIE HARDISON, Prop. McFarland BARBERSHOP Ladies Hairdressing and Manicuring Parlors. First-Class Work. Lady Barber. MR. AND MRS. D. E. McFARLAND. Proprietors. 521 Kansas Ave.—Just across Bridge. Everybody is Doing It? GOING TO Brown's FOR DELICIOUS ICE CREAM, SODAS AND PURE DRUGS, ETC. 404 Kansas Avenue - Topke GEO. HAMPEL, Prop. FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS AND POULTRY OF ALL KINDS Bell Phone 136 Peopleen Phone. WEIR CITY. KANS. Seven delegates to the grand lodge, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, from this place are in attendance on that body at Leavenworth this week. Rev. J. H. Scott, of Tt. Scott, visited his mother and children this week. Mrs. W. S. Glover accompanied him. Several colored men are employed at the brick yard, and there is work for a few more. Geo. Jackson, who purchased a business in Joplin, Mo, some two months ago, has sold out and is with us again and will leave shortly for Speddingfield Illinois, to visit his uncle. Mrs. Sarah Fox is numbered with the sick this week. O. S. Stewart has a very sick cow, and he is one hundred and eighty miles from home with a fishing party. The president of the school in Alabama where Mabel Fisher and Alberta Duprée went to school last term, writes Mr. Fisher to please send both girls back and twenty more just like them, and he is a white man too. LINCOLN. NEBRASKA. Members of the A. M. E. church held an evening picnic in the City park last Monday night. Misses Alfreda Johnson and Beulah Williams of Omaha were the guests of Mrs. Martha Turner on the 4th. The members of the Mt. Zion Baptist church held their annual 5th of July picnic and celebration in City park, and as usual the affair was a grand success socially and financially. The day was fine, but a little uncomfortable because of the warmth, though a large and jolly crowd enjoyed the outing. The grand lodge of Missouri and its jurisdiction, A. P. & A. M., will be in session here beginning July 12, and continuing until the 16th, and a grand time is looked forward to. It is the custom of local Masons to do what they can in the way of entertaining the visitors within their mildst and when these go away they will all know that they have been to Lincoln and will always remember that we are on the Masonic map. In the rally last Sunday Mt. Zion raised $130 00, and many thanks are hereby returned to the many who are willingly assisted and contributed. --- (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer June 28, 1912.) In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. Esther Baurker, plaintiff, vs. John L. Baurker, defendant. 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 maiden name of Ethetr 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 maiden name. ARTHUR J. BOLINGER, Attorney for Plaintiff By JESSIE M. CURTIS, Deputy State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the estate of George Blattman, late of Shawnee Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of May, A. D., 1912, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of George Blattman, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Administrator. First Published July 5th, 1912. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer, June 21, 1912) State of Kansas, Shawnee County. 88. 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, DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON, Physician and Surgeon. 404½ Kansas Ave. Ind. phone 918. TOPEKA DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 832 Kansas Ave. Bell phone 1205 Office hours: 9.30 to 10:30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 901. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence phones: dell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Red DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to Diseases of ...Women and Private Diseases... Office and Residence, 327 Madison St. Bell phone 1091 Both phones 774. Res., Bell 648 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave, over Giblar's Drug Store, across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren St Mrs. B. E. McFarland HAS OPENED A Beaty 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 E. D. JONES 322 East First Street, ... FOR FANCY GROCERIES, FRESH MEATS, CIGARS AND TOBACCO. He sells cheap for cash. "See him when you are hungry." Topeka, Kansas. Always Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT CO. Takhoma Biscuit Takhoma Biscuit LOOSE WILES BISCUIT The - Loose Wiles Biscuit Co THE SUMMER SESS OF LINCOLN INSTIT The - Loose Wiles Biscuit Company THE SUMMER SESSION OF LINCOLN INSTITUTE Normal, Collegiate, Industrial and Agricultural Courses. The Summer School will open une and Continue Nine Weeks. Board and Lodging may be Procured in the Board of Lincoln Institute for Two Dollars and Fifty Centa Tuition will cost $2.00 for the term. There will be help tion with the Summer School one of the Regular Teach tutes. Instruction will be given in English, Pedagog matics, Drawing, Science, History, Manual Training a 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, B. F. ALLEN. Jefferson City, THE MAGIC IS TWO THIRD LARGER THAN BEING ITS FIRST STORE. STORE HEATING GARAGE THE MAGIC AND HAIR STORE Jefferson City, - : Missouri. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel head bar which leaves the hair, is placed, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated and the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a handbag. FILM WITH ALCOHOL AND RIGHT HOME Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.80. Liberal terms to agents. Write for Literature Lovers. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 know a feeling of dissatisfaction with or just by meal, while good butter lends a or finer of charm. The delicious 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 Trolly to Kansas City. 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. The Kansas City-Western Railway. TOPEKA NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE Popular Organization is Filling a Long Felt Want. Topeka's colored people are doing more along business lines at present than ever in the town's history, and it all arises from the fact that hey are organized and boosting. Following is a list of members which is growing at each meeting: Abbott, H. O. ..... Huckster. Alexander, A. A. ..... Barbershop Beck, Earl W. ..... Grocery Store. Bigbee, G. A. ..... Grocery Store. Bradshaw, Henry ..... R. R. Employee. Brock, J. F. ..... Tailor Shop. Brown, J. W. ..... Druggist. Brown, J. W. ..... Farmer. Bryant, W. B. ..... Barber. Buckner, W. W. ..... Contractor. Carson, R. A. ..... Stonemason. Chiley, N. ..... Editor. Plaindealer. Clinkscale, C. F. ..... Teacher. Coleman, G. J. ..... Groceries and Feed. Conley, Edward ..... Fireman. Davis, Peter ..... Coal Merchant. Dudley, N. P. ..... Book Agent. Ferguson, J. M. ..... Grocery Store. Forte, Samuel ..... Restaurant. Gaines, B. F. ..... Funeral Director. Graham, U. S. ..... Bank Messenger. Griffin, A. D. ..... Editor. Guy, James H. ..... Lawyer. Hagan, A. G. ..... Huckster. Hagan, George ..... Contractor. Hamlet, J. S. ..... Editor. Harris, J. H. ..... Drug Store. Hickerson, E. E. ..... Janitor. Hightower, Richard ..... Contractor. Holder, George W. ..... Fireman. Holmes, James ..... Tailor Shop. Hopewell, W. H. ..... Minister. Howard, J. T. ..... Restaurant. Jamison, W. H. ..... Lawyer. Jamison, W. I. ..... Lawyer. Long, Clarence ..... Painter. Lytle, Charles C. ..... Barber Shop. Mallory, D. F. ..... Janitor. Mallory, William ..... Clerk. Martin, Dr. T. P. ..... Physician. Martin, W. T. ..... Tailor Shop. Moore, W. C. ..... Tailor Shop. McKnight, W. T. ..... Contractor. Oden, Perry E. ..... Farmer. Olden, G. D. ..... Steam Laundry. Oliver, George S. ..... Smoke House. Overton, M. W. ..... Grocery Store. Page, J. D. ..... Dry Goods. Pasker, S. W. ..... Transferman. Payne, J. H. ..... Janitor. Phelps, Mrs. Joseph ..... Dress Making. Pinkston, K. K. ..... Patrolman. Pottinger, J. E. ..... Coal Merchant. Ray, Mrs. Dennis ..... Chiropodist. Ridley, Ezekiel ..... Huckster. Ridley, R. V. ..... Rodman. Roundtree, Fred ..... Teacher. Russell, Dr. J. W. ..... Physician. Russell, Dr. W. R. ..... Dentist. Sawyer, Nathaniel ..... Huckster. Scott, D. C. ..... Painter. Shuck, Samuel ..... R. R. Employee. Sims, J. H. ..... Plasterer. Smith, Allan P. ..... Mail Carrier. Smith, Rev. J. L. ..... Minister. Stewart, T. W. ..... Sec. Y. M. C. A. Stewart, W. E. ..... Barber Shop. Stonestrect, F. M. ..... Funeral Director. Taylor, Dr. O. A. ..... Physician. Thomas, A. M. ..... Lawyer. Turner, R. N. ..... Farmer. Warfield, William ..... Inventor. Washington, Victor ..... Painter. Webb, W. F. ..... Fireman. Whitney, Chas, A. ..... Contractor. Wilson, Frank R. ..... Restaurant. Wright, W. H. ..... Teamster. Wright, John M. ..... Insurance. Condensed Statement of the COMMEBCIAL NATIONAL BANK Independence, Kansas, at the close of business Tuesday, February 20th, 9112. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.....$916,340.31 Banking house.....10,000.00 Cash and sight exchange.....$517,061.20 Demand loans 248,161.55 U.S. Bonds at par.....141,164.67 Bonds and warrants.....125,000.00 Due from U.S. Treasurer 3,750.00-1,035,137.42 Total. $1,961,477.73 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. 4 per cent interest paid on time certificates and savings accounts. 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. Why is a . . . 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 The Charles Wolff Packing Company, TOPEKA, KANSAS. The Knights and Ladies OF THE ORIENT. A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCINTY 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. Will issue policies for yourse Life, Sick, Funeral, and Death home-loving man can afford to THE KNIGHT AND ORIG 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 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 National President. PEARI, McNEAL, National Secretary. NOTICE TO AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS. J. S. Johnson. A. B. Jo Nothing too Good. Nothing too Please send cut or photograph that we may use during the year. Have correspondence in by Wednesday. We have installed our new linotype machine and paper will be out rea- GO VIA THE A. V. L. ROUTE When traveling between NEWTON, 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 Capital and Surplus, $92,000. NEWTON, RANSAS. Directors: C. B. Warkentin, S. M. Swartz, Dr. J T. Axtell, J. H. Linn,, J. H. McYair, S. A. Hanlin, J. a. Randall,, J. G. Reigier, Thos. Sheridan, John Olinger, C. F. Classen. ```markdown ``` COLORED PEOPLES HAIR IN IN THIS COUNTRY We make everything in this line, and our prices are much lower than those quoted elsewhere. Send 2c stamp for Catalog. Women wanted to sell our Hair Goods. Human Hair Co., Dept. "L" 23 Duane Street' New York City. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MASKS HORSER, ENTITY OR CURLY HAIR GLOOD, SMITH AND MORE PLAIN, EASY TO CND AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LARGEST HALL PERMIT, UNRELLED FOR PREVENTING BURNS FROM HAILS, GET THE SMOOTHY, PUT UP IN 25+ AND 50+ BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S MASK ON EVERY PACKAGE TRY FORD'S ROUGHE WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION MAKES THE SKIN WINTER IMPEDENTALLY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCEILLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. •••• SOLD BY DRUGSTORE. IF YOUR DRUGSTORE CANNOT SIMPLY YOU WE WILL SEND IT TO YOUR DRIVER AT THE FILLING STORE. FULLY BOTTLED IN LARGE SHEETS. 24 THE OZORIZED OX MARROW CO. 822 LAKE ST. DEPT. 810 CHICAGUILLE AGENT WANTED MADE BY 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 1484 Coffeyville, Kansas. 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. Condensed statement of the condition of the FOURTH NATIONAL BANK Wichita, Kan., at the close of business on the 20th day of February, 1912. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts....$1,370,650.98 Overdrafts.....1,875.78 Banking house.....52,485.56 Redemption fund.....10,000.00 U.S. Bonds at par.. $201,000.00 Other high at par... 141,754.68 Cash and sight exchange 1,925,610.70-1,668,365.88 Total.....$3,103,275.55 LIABILITIES. Capital stock.....$200,000.00 Surplus and profits.....217,562.12 Circulation.....200,000.00 Deposits.....2,485,815.43 Total.....$3,103,275.55 B. P. McLean, President. H. E. Case, Vice President. Cood Things to Eat. Quick Service JONES' RESTAURANT 705 Union St., Coffeyville, Kansas Elegantly Furnished Rooms. Reasonable Prices. . Coal. 907 R. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WINFIELD, KANSAS. At the close of business Dec. 5, 1911 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.....$518,254.49 Overdrafts.....9,018.84 U.S. bonds to secure circulation.....100,000.00 Banking House, Furniture and Fixtures.....40,000.80 Bonds for investment.....$65,000.00 Cash and sight LIABLITIES. Capital Stock .....$100,000.00 Surplus Fund. .....100,000.00 Undivided Profits. .....19,457.72 Circulation. .....100,000.00 Deposits. .....$596,084.21 Bond account 35,000.00 631,084.21 The above statement is correct. E. W. BOLINGER, Cashier. W. C. ROBINSON, President. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN TOPEKA — AND — FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WEBE 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., Eald, Okla., and Anthony, Kas. Res. Phone 134% Office Phone 134 Richard M. Johnson UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL Private Chapel in Connection First Door East of Peoples National Bank Open Day and Night Paola, Kansas For Sale... 240 Acres Good Farm Land... Three Miles from Nicodemus. Has 50 acres in cultivation Good farm residence—rever.failing water supply. $30 per acre—one half cash. Address The Plaindealer. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Rev. Jacobs had Quarterly meeting Sunday and the members of the C. M. E. church turned out in large numbers. Also Christians from other churches were present to hear the Bishop. Rev. Carruth of the Eighth Street Christian church, had a rally last Sunday and a large crowd attended. Mrs. Quarles on New Jersey Avenue has been quite ill. Mrs. Edmonia Hubble-Brown sang at the Normal Institute before an audience of about two hundred whites and thirty colored and was well received. Little Matthew and Dowdell Carroll have returned from a pleasant outing with friends near South Park. Mrs. P. C. Long is visiting her mother at Fleming, Mo. Mrs. Glover visited Atchison the latter part of the week. Little Katherine Davis and Tilford Davis, the third, have been visiting their uncle in Mexico, Mo. Miss French, a graduate of the New York City schools attended the Normal Institute. Miss Minnie Jackson returned from Excelsior Springs, Mo., much refreshal. Last Sunday was the day for young preachers at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Dr. Horsay preached in the morning and Rev. Green at night. A good crowd attended the Metropolitan church during the day and at night Sunday. Miss Leota Wilson has returned from her vacation visit. Mrs. Lydia Freeman-Ellis is now living at Quindaro. Mr. C. Griffith was indisposed this week. The ladies of the Mysterious Ten are making preparations to attend the triennial session at Chicago in July. Some of the single teachers who are spending the summer here had a private picnic at Swope park on July 4th. The younger set also enjoyed an outing the same day. A number from here went on the excursion to Olathe July 4th. The Daughters of the Tabernacle gave a trellly excursion to Leavenworth July 5th. Miss Katherine Johnson is visiting in Illinois. Mrs. Lottie Simpson-Frost of Bonner Springs, visited Mrs. Geo. McLellend recently. Dr. S. H. Thompson is erecting a brick garage for his automobile. The Y. W. C. A. held a good meeting at the Metropolitan church this week and were much enthused over the glowing reports. Mrs. Wood is making a good president. Among her new workers she has secured Mrs. Matthew's service temporarily. ABILENE. KAN Miss Lillie Hunt left Monday for her home in Salina. Miss Caledonia Smith has returned to her home at Elwood. Miss Rebecca Napper of Kansas City, Kan., met with Household of Ruth No. 725 last Friday and delivered a beautiful address. Rev. J. E. Elias of Pittsburg, held a few days meeting at the Mt. Zlon Baptist church. He returned home Thursday. PITTSBURG NOTES. Children's Day was observed Sunday, July 7th at the A. M. E. church. The exercises were well attended and the children did credit to themselves and their instructor. The Aid society served luncheon and refreshments all day July 7th at the home of Mrs. T. L. Disimuke. Rev. John Elias preached a special sermon Sunday at 10:30a. m., "Duty to Your Neighbor." Mrs. J. Alexander read a very creditable paper on the same subject. Rev. Elias is preaching a series of sermons every Sunday morning at 10 a. m. He hopes by so doing to bring about more unity in the church. Miss. Warneld, one of the normal students is on the sick list. The normal students gave an outing at Raymon park Friday of last week. The crowd went early in the morning on a special car and stayed all day. The amusements for the day were boating, swinging, fishing and various outdoor games. About forty comprised the party. Among the married ladies who chaperoned the party were Meadames Emma Isaac, Neil Pierce, J. W. Price, D. R. Jones, B. Craft, Z. Starkey, G. Pierson. The outing was promoted by the Misses Coffey, Westfield, Robinson and Hawkins. They returned about 10 o'clock and report a very enjoyable time. Much success is being achieved at the A. M. E. Sunday school under the administration of G. W. Sweney, supperintendent. Misses Leota and Valora Wayner will leave for Newton Monday to visit their father until school opens in September. Mrs. Zella Starkey entertained at a four-course dinner complimentary to Mrs. Craft and sister Sunday evening. Mrs. Leslie and daughter, Miss Dol- Feathers made over equal to new. MRS. SUSIE WILLIAMS 420 Kansas Ave. Bell 'Phone 2596 Overalls and Coats Quality and Workmanship Unsurpassed. MADE BY The Ranny-Davis MERCANTILE COMPANY SNOWFLAKE SOAP SNOW.FLAKE Suitable for Every Use Made of Pure Vegetable Oils The New Fragrant Glycerine Soap POND LILY For the Toilet and Bath COBB'S NO RUBBING SOAP OUR GUARANTEE - Since used by many of the best laundering delicate fabrics, dainty laces and lace curtains . . . Used for laundering delicate fabrics, dainty laces and lace curtains . . . Kansas City Soap Co. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. FETTERS BROS. Proprietors. The Race's Redeemer The IMPROVED ORDER OF CRAFTSMEN AND PRINCESS'S OF HONOR A Fraternal Movement of Afro-American Product of the Twentieth Century. No dying to win! All benefits this side the gravy Nothing like it; nothing to equal it! Provide school for Orphans Home for Aged Mothers and Fathers. Commercial stores opened in every city, town, village, hamlet and community where the Order is established. Our stores in M'neal Arkansas and Texas talk. County and State Depa from $73 to $100 per month. Write today! Don't delay! Only a postal card will secure you terms and big information folder. Address: PROF. WM, M. PATTON, S. G. M., 1334 Wash Street, St. Louis, Mo., U. S. A. le, were in Fort Scott last week visiting relatives and friends. Niel Pierce has purchased a fine blooded colt, Billie D. Mr. Pierce expects much enjoyment out of his purchase which he made for his little laughter, Marjorie L. The educationl club is planning a carnival for the benefit of helping to rebuild Ward hall at W. U. The best talent in Pittsburg including normal students will be asked to take part. Mrs. Niel Pierce is president and Mrs. D. R. Jones, secretary. The move was authorized by the Fifth Episcopal district. NEWTON, KAN. Mrs. Bell Bennett of Hutchinson, spent last weeb in the city, the guest of Mrs. J. M. Gross. She left Monday for Topeka. Mr. T. J. Anderson of Kansas City, is home visiting his family. He will be here only a few days. Rev. W. H. Cole went to Topeka to attend the State Negro Business League. Rev. L. Franblin Byron will leave tonight for Fort Scott, Kan., to attend the District Conference. He also expects to stop at Topeka as he is also a delegate to the Negro Business Leahue. Mrs. J. A. Anderson and Mrs. S. Dickerson, who have been visiting in Topka at the Federation ond in Kansas City, returned Sunday night. They reported a nice time. Miss Leota and Valora Wagner of Pittsburg, Kan. is visiting their father in this city. Mr. Ed Walker was out of town last week onbusiness. The Newton C. A. C. baseball team went to Wicihita the 4th to play ball with the Y. M. C. A. team. The game was a closely contested one from the last but Newton had four scores before the Wichita made a score but a streak of bad luck over taken the C. A. C. and the final result was six to five in favor of Wichita Y. They will play in Newton July the 11th at Athletic park. Miss Corinne Hagan, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. C. W. French, left Tuesday for Wichita, where she will spend the day with Miss Crouch and from there will go to her home in Parsons. Mr. and Mrs. French went to Winfield to enjoy a fishing party outing with relatives and friends. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rickman, July 1st a nine pound boy, Mother and son doing nicely. The Rickman Band went to Walton the 4th to play for a celebration. The boys say they were treated nicely and had plenty to eat. Mrs. O. A. Taylor of Topeka, en route to Colorado Springs stopped off at Newton and visited at the home of Mrs. W. H. Reevely. Her visit was a pleasant one lasting from Friday, June 28th until Tuesday, July 2nd. On Monday evening, July 2nd, Mrs. Reevely entertained in her honor. Mrs. Taylor left Tuesday for Colorado. I hereby announce myself for county attorney of Miami county subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary August 6. I hereby announce my candidacy for registrar of deeds of Geary county, subject to hte primaries Aug. 6. EDITH BOLIN. I am a Republican candidate for county clerk of Geary county, subject to the primaries Aug. 6 NELLIA I. BAKER. I hereby announce myself a Republican candidate for state senator, Montgomery county, subject to the Republican primaries Aug. 6. I am a Republican candidate for representative from Montgomery county, Twenty-seventh district, subject to the primary Aug. 6. D. A. DABNEY I am a Republican candidate for representative, Twenty-sixth district Montgomery county, subject to the primaries Aug. 6. Please announce me as a candidate for representative Twenty-sixth district, Montgomery county, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primaries Aug. 6. I am a Democratic candidate for county treasurer of Geary county, subject to the primaries Aug. 6. M. LOUISE DIXON. The Place to Do Business Is the place where you can get most anything at reasonable prices. This you can do at the E. R. Moses Mer. Co., OF GREAT BEND KANSAS. Who has been serving the people for over thirty-six years, studying their wants and satisfying them. See them. E. R. Moses Mer. Co. C. H. Northfoss Dealer In FURNITURE, CARPETS, UNDER TAKING Phones 57 and 109. 716 Main St NEWTON, KAN. The New Fragrant Glycerine Soap P O N D L I L Y 933 Kansas Avenue. Everything in Season. THE CUT RATE MARKET. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. CARL FOWLER, Manager When You Go To Springfield STOP AT THE DUNBAR CAFE Services Strictly Alacuart. SANUEL H. COX, Prop. Phone J, 2968 Washing and By Electricity has passed the Experi- nized Everywhere as the Most Sa- Method of Doing Work Which is By Most People More Than Any O ELECTRIC WASHERS That W ordinary Sized Family for Five C and the Electric Iron is Now so W Speaks for Itself. Our SALES DEPARTMENT Wi nances to Your Home for a 30 Day Be Fairer Than That? Kansas Gas & Washing and Iron Electricity has passed the Experimental Stage and Everywhere as the Most Satisfactory and Best of Doing Work Which is Necessary and at People More Than Any Other Part of Domestic. ERIC WASHERS That Will Do the Washm. Sized Family for Five Cents Are Now on Electric Iron is Now so Well Known That for Itself. SALES DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of T. to Your Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. Courier Than That? Nasas Gas & Electr Washing and Ironing By Electricity has passed the Experimental Stage and is Recognized Everywhere as the Most Satisfactory and Economical Method of Doing Work Which is Necessary and Yet Drenched By Most People More Than Any Other Part of Domestic Service. ELECTRIC WASHERS That Will Do the Washing for an Ordinary Sized Family for Five Cents Are Now on the Market and the Electric Iron is Now so Well Known That it Readily Speaks for Itself. Our SALES DEPARTMENT Will Send Any of These Appliances to Your Home for a 30 Day Free Trial. Could Anything Be Fairer Than That? Kansas Gas & Electric Co. Phone Market 4650. University Here THE OPENING OF A NEW THE EDUCATION COLORED AND DESTINED TO BE THE NATIONAL CENTER IN THE COLORED An opportunity to make money. In the greatest struggle of life. your children in order that they may women, respected and honored by AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ON EASY TERMS. WE PAY 5 PER CENT DOWN AND THEREAFTER. WARRANTY DEED AND ABSTE Address All Commu University Here OKMULGEE, University Heights, OK OPENING OF A NEW TOWN DEDICATED THE EDUCATION OF THE COLORED RACE DESTINED TO BE THE GREATEST NATIONAL CENTER IN THE WORLD IN THE COLORED RACE. Opportunity to make money. A chance to assist greatest struggle of life. An opportunity to children in order that they may become nobles, respected and honored by their fellowmen. Opportunity TO OWN YOUR OWN EASY TERMS. WE PAY ALL TAXES PER CENT DOWN AND $5.00 PER GREAFTER. ANTY DEED AND ABSTRACT OF TITLE Address All Communications to University Heights BKMULGEE, OKL University Heights, Okla. THE OPENING OF A NEW TOWN DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATION OF THE AND DESTINED TO BE THE GREATEST EDUCATIONAL CENTER IN THE WORLD FOR THE COLORED RACE. An opportunity to make money. A chance to assist your race in the greatest struggle of life. An opportunity to educate your children in order that they may become noble men and women, respected and honored by their fellowmen. AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME ON EASY TERMS. WE PAY ALL TAXES. TERMS 5 PER CENT DOWN AND $5.00 PER MONTH THEREAFTER. WARRANTY DEED AND ABSTRACT OF TITLE GIVEN. WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful fruits, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Neville, S. O. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine Ford's manufactured by the Oznized Js Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager. GEO. EYSELL Union Depot D D. EYSELL DRUG Union Depot Drug Ste GEO. EYSELL DRUG CO. Union Depot Drug Store Mail Orders Prompily Attended. Opposite Waiting Room. 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DRUG CO., Drug Store Miskey—Bottled in Bond KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Bell Phone West 6000 WICHITA, KANSAS ```markdown ``` Politics Growing Warmer Daily! Concluded from Page 1. District Court of the Cowley, Sumner County district. He is an able lawyer, was a fair, impartial and able judge and represented his Congressional district in the lower house of Congress with great credit to himself. He is a progressive, things this is a progressive age and has a progressive state. He stands for the people against the interests. He is in favor of a more fair and equitable method of taxation and in favor of the enforcement of it and favors making the rich pay their full quota of taxes according to the amount of property they have as well as the poor. He is against the rich tax dodger. While on the bench he was a busy man and his ability as a lawyer was so great that none of the cases appealed from his court were ever reversed by the supreme court. In Congress he was a tireless worker, was always on the job and an able and much feared debater. In Congress he stood for progressive measures and was progressive long before some of the present day progressives thought of being so. In fact he is one of the pioneers in progressiveness. He is a leader as such, not a trailer. He pledges to the people that if elected Governor his will be an honest and economical administration and one free from scandal and with the sound of tom toms or blare of trumpets. He is not a grand stander and does not believe in accompanying each official act with a great deal of noise and the tooting of tin horns. SEDGWICK COUNTY Next County Commissioner S. B. Kernard, the present County Commissioner for the Second district, composed of the First, Second and Third wards of Wichita, is a candidate for renomination, subject to the Republican primaries on August 6th. He has devoted his time to the duties of the office and is a first class commissioner. The County Board of Sedgwick County is a busy board. They have much public business to attend to. Mr. Kernard believes in a dollars worth of service for a dollar and has consequently devoted his time to the office and has been economical and saving of the public funds, so far as possible consistent with the public welfare. He has striven to keep the taxes as low as possible and at the same time give to the people all that they need in the line of good roads, bridges and their public necessary improvements. He is now asking for a second term. He thinks he has earned it and deserves it. It is the custom of the party to renominate worthy officers as an endorsement of their first term. Mr. Kernard deserves this endorsement, asks for it and will receive it. ELDORADO KANSAS Hon. J. B Adams, the popular banker of Eldorado, is a candidate for Congress in that district. He has served his district three terms in the Legislature. He was immediately recognized as a natural leader and legislator. He was a good debater, was on many important committees and was a tireless worker for his district and the state. He supported all of the important and worthy measures up for consideration during those three sessions and helped to kill many vicious ones and to head off attempts at graft and to lost public funds. He was always a strong candidate before the people as a representative and is now a strong candidate for Congress. He is making his campaign on merit. He stands on his record and reputation as a businessman and as a legislator, all of which is first class and has stood the tests of time. He thinks he is poing o win. He deserves to and we hope he will. SEDGWICK COUNTY Next Senator Senator Stewart is making a fine campaign for renomination to the upper house of the Legislature. The Senator is a successful business man as well as a successful politician. He has lived in Sedgewick County for many years. Is well known there for his great ability as a business man and financier, being now a man past middle life. As a legislator he has been alert to the needs of his own people and those of the entire state. He has been honoured by being selected as a member of and chairman of some of the most important legislative committees as well as appointment on many conference committees. He is a good debater, a well informed parliamentarian and always votes right, M. J. L. LELAND, Candidate for CountyClerk, Sedgwick County in the interests of his constituents and of the state at large and in the interest . the party. Officers like him should be kept in the Legislature. Each session gives them more experience. He is a safe man for the party and a safe man for all of the people. NEOSHO COUNTY Probate Judge I. P. Cain, the present popular and efficient Probate Judge of Neosho County, Kansas, is standing for nomination and election to that office. He is very popular in that county, and although a Democrat has many friends in the ranks of the Republican party. He gives all a square deal and believes that while a Democrat or Republican should stand with his party in all thinly political that yet when a man takes an oath of office that he should administer the duties and affairs of the office for Democrats and Republicans alike. He has put this belief into practice. This is one of the secrets of his success and popularity and one of the reasons why he will be renominated and elected. He is entitled to a renomination by his party. This is the custom with both parties and there should be no exception to it in his case. MONTGOMERY COUNTY State Senator Senator J. F. Overfield of Montgomery County is in the race for renomination for the Senate. He is a Republican as the people well know. During the past sessions of the Legislature, during the past four years he was chairman of the Senate committee on oil and gas and a member of many other important standing committees and many conference committees. He is a hard worker, attended all committee meetings and took part in all important debates on the floor of the Senate. He supported all of he important and worthy measures up for consideration. He is fearless and does not hesitate to express his views. As a debater and parlementarian he ranks with the best in that body. His service to his constituents was such as to merit their confidence and support. He should be returned for another term. WYANDOTTE COUNTY Sheriff Joe Brady, the present under sheriff of Wyandotte County, is a candidate for sheriff. He has now served in the capacity of under sheriff for four years and has filled the duties of the position ably, courageously and fairly. He is energetic and a hustler and always up and doing. Joe Brady is not a drone but is a big bunch of energy—cool, brainy and honest. From all that can be learned preceding the primary his success seems already assured. The primary in his case is a mere formality. He is sure to win and deserves to win and is going to be nominated and elected. He will be the next sheriff of Wyandotte County. He is a great Republican, popular in his party, popular as an officer and as a man. Get ready to take off your hats and shout for Joe Brady. He is a winner. He is a man of his word. His word is his bond. He is reliable in all respects. JUDGE P. J. GALLE. Ninth Judicial District. In the Ninth judicial district, composed of Harvey, McPherson and Reno counties, Mr. P. J. Galle is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Judge. Mr. Galle is a careful practitioner of many years experience, and has been connected with some important litigation and has a large and paying clientage. He is a staunch Republican and should be well supported. If elected he will doubtless be a fair and clean judge. He is a shrewd politician and an able campagner. On the stump and in the court room he is an orator of great ability and usually convinces in his forceful manner, by his clear logic and shrewd reasoning those whom he is addressing. The judge has been a general practitioner, and is well qualified in knowledge of all branches of the law to creditably fill the district Judgeship. He is an organizer and at this time has a fine organization of live wires, wide awake people assisting in his campaign. The manager of this paper found while in that district some time recently that the Judge was liked best by those who knew him best. We believe it is a great tribute to a man or woman that those who are best acquainted with him and best qualified to judge are his greatest admirers. If his popularity among them is an index to what it is among others then there is but one deduction to be made from that fact and that is Judge P. J. Calle will be the next judge of the district court in the district composed of Harvey, McPherson and Reno counties. LABEITE COUNTY G. W. Thurston of Parsons, Kansas, is a candidate for County Commissioner of Labette County. He was elected city commissioner and as such was a good officer. He is a well known and successful business man and is in the wholesale flour and feed business. When he was city commissioner he applied the same business rules and judgment to the public business as he has used so successfully in his private affairs. The duties of city commissioner are in many respects similar to those of County Commissioner and he is well qualified to perform the duties of County Commissioner the same as he was to perform those of city commissioner. He is a Democrat and lar with all classes and always gets many Republican votes. They vote for him because of his ability and integrity as a business man and official. As he received a large vote for city commissioner, so he doubtless will receive a handsome vote for County Commissioner. MIAMI COUNTY Probate Judge George B. McDaniel, the well known Democrat of Paola, is a candidate for Probate Judge of Miami County. Mr. McDaniel has lived in Miami County for many years and is a well known and respected citizen. He is a man of good education, a good clerical man, a man who is fair in his dealings with his fellow man and possesses the qualifications for a Probate Judge. He is popular in his party and will receive a large vote at the primaries. He thinks he will be nominated. He has many friends who share this belief and are supporting him in this campaign. Other candidates have a big task before them to defeat him and we do not think they can. CHEROKEE COUNTY. For Probate Judge. Judge J. H. Ellis of Cherokee county is a candidate for re-election. He is making a splendid record both as probate judge and judge of the juvenile court. He is careful in the selection of administrators and guardians of estates. He selects them for their fitness for the trust, and not because of their political pull. He believes those interested in the estates have rights paramount to politicians. He does not tolerate any mismanagement or carelessness or incompetency, and removes an administrator or guardian whenever he finds he is not the one for the place. He believes in the juvenile law and takes a great interest in the boys and girls with whom he has to deal. He has no opposition at the primaries, which speaks well for him and shows that his own party believes he has made a good judge and is worthy of an endorsement from them. He is a staunch Republican and they are for him. He will be a strong man against the Democrats in November. WYANDOTE COUNTY Next Register of Deeds. William Beggs, who has been the register of deeds of Wyandotte county for the past two years, is a candidate for re-election. He is a popular man, a staunch Republican, is well liked by the people as a man, and has been a faithful and competent registrar. He is courteous to all persons having any business with the office as well as with those he meets elsewhere. He keeps his office open at convenient hours and attends closely to business. He deserves a second term in accordance with the time honored custom and unwritten law of the Republican party. There are no grounds of complaint concerning his administration of the office and he feels that he is entitled to a re-election as an endorsement of his first term. This he now asbs for and believes it will be accorded him. He is a good man in the right place. Vote for Beggs for register of deeds of Wyandotte county. For County Commissioner. James Masters, one of the oldest residents of the county, is a candidate for County Commissioner. He is a life-long Republican, and is a safe, conservative business man. He is a tax-payer, and as such he would naturally have the interests of the tax-payers at heart. Miami is a large county and there are many important matters coming before the county board. They are matters requiring consideration from men of ability and large experience in life. Mr. Masters seems to fill the bill. His personal popularity seems to indicate he will poll a heavy vote. Miami is a Republican county and this is a year when all Republicans should rally out to vote at the primaries. Mr. Masters hopes that all Republicans will come to the polls on the 6th day of August and vote for the one of their choice. He has worked hard for the party in the past and has always as a citizen helped in every enterprise which was for the interests of Miami county and her people. He will appreciate the support of his friends and of all Republicans at the polls. WYANDOTTE COUNTY. Geo. W. Phillips, the present well known educator and popular super-intendent, is a candidate for re-election. He has been a resident of Wyandotte county for sixteen years. He taught in the county for twelve years. Two years ago he became a candidate for the office of County Superintendent and was elected by a very large vote. He was successful as a teacher and has been a popular public official. The teachers over whom he has supervision, as well as the patrons of the schools and the school trustees, all like him and testify as to his ability. He deserves a second term. It has been customary to give deserving officers a second term and his record in the office merits such an endorsement at this time of his past administration. The teachers speak well of him, his life associates in business and social affairs like him, as he is affable and capable, and ought to be retained in the office for a second term. NEOSHO COUNTY. For Sheriff. I. H. Carwille is a candidate for sheriff of Neo-ho county. He was under sheriff for four years and has been employed in the oil and gas fields for thirteen years. He has lived in the county twenty-six years. He is a good Republican and has al- ways loyalty supported the party nominies. His experience as under- sheriff, together with his general expe- lence, makes him a man well fitted for the place. He was a good under-sheriff and will make a good sheriff. He is intelligent, knows how to serve papers, is a courageous man, a good criminal chaser and a man of executive ability and capable of handling all the details of the office. We find that he has many friends in his county and they say he is all right and that he is a formidable candidate for the office. He is a nice man personally and is well liked by those who know him best. MISS MATTIE C. BRAY, Osawatomie, Candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction Next Judge of the District Court. Hon. Chas. Apt. of Iola, is a candidate for judge of the District Court. He is a native of Ohio, but came to Kansas in 1884. He is a graduate of the College of Law of Canton, Ohio. He located in Iola in 1904. He has always been a good Democrat and stands for progressive principles and believes in the right of the people to elect all officers. He has been a successful lawyer, is a safe counsellor, and an able trial lawyer with a well trained legal mind. He will make a fine judge. He has served a number of times as pro tem judge and as such has given satisfaction. He has a large and paying clientage and is a successful man in business and law. He is a shrewd politician and his advice is frequently sought on matters touching the welfare of Democracy. His many friends are hoping for his success and are loyally supporting him in his candidacy. ANDERSON COUNTY. Register of Deeds. Mr. Lloyd L. Sams, of Garnett, is in the field for the Republican nomination for register of deeds. He has been a resident of the county for eight years. He has been engaged in the marble business most of the time and has been highly successful. He is a man of sterling worth and a booster for his friends, and for everythig for the welfare of Garnett and Anderson county. He is quite a lodge man and is at the present time clerk of the M. W. A. He has a good education and is in every way qualified for the office should he be successful in his present candidacy. He has not been a candidate for office prior to this year, but knows how a campaign should be conducted. He hopes to be his party's nominee and will, whether successful or not, support loyally the choice of the party for the various offices. His friends believe he will be a very strong candidate at the election against the Democratic nominee and hope to see him win at the primary and believe that he will and should do so. MIAMI COUNTY. For Representative. S. J. Shively has announced his candidacy for Representative from the 14th district. This district is now represented by a Democrat, but Mr. Shively believes, as do other Republicans, that the district should be represented by a Republican. Mr. Shively is a lawyer, and as such has attained marked success. He has lived in Kansas forty-three years. He is a veteran of the Spanish-American War and served in the Philippines with the Twentieth Kansas, Funston's regiment. He has been a resident of Paola for twenty-nine years, and has served the people of his county as county attorney. He was a good public official. He now asks to be sent to the Legislature and promises to properly represent the people of the Fourteenth district. Mr. Shively was a good soldier, popular with his comrades and officers, and was on the firing lines a number of times when his regiment or parts of it were engaged and always, so his comrades say, conducted himself in a manner becoming a soldier. We would like to see him meet with political success. ALLEN COUNTY. County Treasurer. A. Marr, one of the leading business men and best known citizens of Allen county is making a thorough campaign for county treasurer. He has lived in the county for eleven years during most of which time he has been engaged in the furniture business. He is now in the bakery business which he engaged in immediately after selling his furniture stock. He has not at all times in the past taken an active part in political affairs, but always has been a Republican and voted right. Of late years he has devoted more time to politics and is now in the field as a candidate for office. The office of county treasurer is an important and responsible one. A man to be county treasurer who has been a success in his own affairs, and, one who has the confidence of the people and of the business world. He has to handle vast sums of money belonging to the people and is required to furnish a heavy bond. The duties also demand one who has clerical ability and a good education. Mr. Marr has all of these qualifications. He is popular personally, is courteous and kind and one whom people enjoy to transact business with. The indications are that he will be the Republican nammine. He has our best wishes. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. The J. A. Warren Creamery and Ice Cream depot and Cold Storsge at Coffeyville is one of the largest and most up-to-date plants in the state. They make he famous "Purily" ice cream and "Gate Brand Butter" and though the plan tis large,it is taxed to its fulles capacity. They recently added a large $9,000 addition and cold storage plant, where in addition to their own goods and products, they do a general cold storage business for merchants and business men. Although this new storage plant was but recently erected, it is very popular and is filled to its full capacity. Mr. Warren is one of the old established business men of Coffeyville, is shrewd and a great financier and under his able management the business will continue to grow in the future as in the past and soon the new addition will have to be enlarged. We are glad Kansas has such an institution and such a man and hope that success will continue and that the plant will continue to grow and expand. PRIGG FOR JUDGESHIP Splendid Endorsement In the Request Made by the Lawyers Regardless of Party ,That He Become a Candidate. (From the Hutchinson Daily News, Feb. 21, 1912.) (Republican.) We, the undersigned members of the Bar of Reno County, realizing that in the near future a judge must be chosen to preside in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, and being informed that the present incumbent, Hon. C. E. Brasline, will not be a candidate for re-election; believing in the integrity, efficiency and peculiar fitness of the position of Hon. F. F. Prigg, of Hutchinson, hereby petition him to become a candidate for this position, and bespeak his behalf the hearty cooperation of the voters of the entire district.—Frank L. Martin, F. Dumont Smith, A. C. Malloy, C. M. Williams, E. T. Foote, G. V. Ricksecker, H. E. Ramsey, Eutice Smith, James E. Grattan, Chas. S. Fulton, R. A. Campbell, J. R. Beeching, W. H. Lewis, A. L. Sponsler, Howard S. Lewis, W. G. Farchild, H. Whiteside, Geo. A. Neeley, A. W. Tyler, W. H. White, R. P. B. Wilson, Walter F. Jones, Ray H. Tinder, Sheridan Plough, J. S. Simmons, C. E. Deming, R. A. Elward, R. L. Burns. as Z <j bose