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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER The Fight is Between the Two Old Parties---Taft and Wilson! The Bull Moose will Be a Poor Third!! Historical Society State House Circulation 9,000 Guaranteed TH Fourteenth Year. No. 43. CANDIDATES WINDING UP! Manager Griffin's Nonpartisan View of 'Em as they Enter the Stretch for the Finish. FRANKLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN TICKET The voters of this county have an excellent ticket to vote for at the approaching election—men who will act faithfully and well in their respective capacities, and are clean, upright, honorable and in every way worthy of your support. Note the following: State Senator ... O. O. Wolf. District Judge ... C. A. Smart. Rep. 13th dis... J. M. McWharf. County Clerk ... J. F. Preshaw. County Treasurer ... J. H. Springer. Register of Deeds ... Ed Chenoweth. County Attorney ... Ralph E. Page. Probate Judge ... Walter Pleasant. Sheriff ... H. O. Beetley. Coroner ... V. E. Lawrence. County Supt. ... Etta Joe McCoy. Clerk of Court ... John L. High. Assessor ... J. W. Brinkerhoff. Com. 2d Dist. ... W. B. Lomas. Com. 3d Dist. ... J. F. Berlin. Hon. Ralph E. Page, Republican candidate for county attorney, second term, is a native of Wisconsin, and is an energetic and careful attorney. He has discharged the duties of his office during his term with fairness to all. He has done the work without assistance and has placed in the office of the county treasurer more than $1200 collected from civil penalties, forfeitures and fines. He has been successful in the punishment of crime. Mr. Page is the friend of the poor man and has ever been ready to lend his legal training to the assistance of the worthy. The colored people may test assured that in Mr. Page they have an officer who will deal justly with the matters that come before him and they should rally to his support. The colored people of this county will make no mistake in voting for and supporting Dr. J. M. McWharf, Republican nominee for representative, Thirteenth district. He is a man thoroughly competent to fill the office, and should receive your loyal, patriotic support. Dr. McWharf has held many positions of honor and trust during his thirty years residence in Kansas. He was alderman of the city of Ft. Scott, delegate to county, congressional and state conventions, member of the Baptist State convention for nineteen years, and also president of that body two and one-half years; member Ottawa University board sixteen years, and vice president of the board two years. He was president of the Franklin County Medical society in 1910, and president of the Academy of Science in 1911. He has been more or less actively engaged in the work necessary to make him a valuable man in the House of Representatives. Dr. McWharf believes in a square deal for everyone, regardless of color, and if he is elected your interests will be his interests. --- Walter Pleasant, a resident of Ottawa for many years and well known attorney, is asking to be elected to the office of probate judge. Owing to his knowledge of the Kansas laws and because of his practice before the bar of Franklin county, Mr. Pleasant is exceedingly well qualified for the office which he seeks. The duties of the probate court has to do with the estates of the deceased, the minor, and the insane. The counsel of an attorney is very often required and Mr. Pleasant is fitted for this case if elected as he deserves to be. Walter Pleasant has been a life-long Republican and has always taken an interest in the uplift of politics and the community. No mistake can be made in voting for him at the polls next month. He is a friend of humanity, and believes that the black man deserves the same chance as the white and has always took moral worth and true character by which to measure all men. For sheriff it would have been diffi- ney cult for any party to have selected a com better equipped man than H. O. Beet- cley, who is making the race on the fice Republican ticket this fall. Mr. Beetley is qualified as an officer of the law, both by actual experience in hunting criminals, running down cases and in making arrests, and also in a general understanding of the business methods of the sheriff's office. For three yers Mr. Beetley was a member of the Ottawa police force. For four years he was connected with the Santa Fe's secret service. In both capacities he met up with criminals of various kinds and handled them and their deeds in a manner that gave him the confidence of the people he represented. As an evidence of his courage in performance of duty one example was his entering the restaurant at North Ottawa single handed, a year ago last winter and holding four notorious criminals until the arrival of officers from the city. One of these, Bowers, was both a bank robber and a murderer. While on the city force Mr. Beetley arrested several criminals who were wanted in other counties, and in so doing he has been a help to the state at large. Mr. Beetley pledges himself to an intelligent and economical administration of the sheriff's office and believes that he is thoroughly fitted to fulfill this promise. He has been a resident of Franklin county for ten years, coming here from Garnett. He believes in law enforcement and has shown himself to be aggressive in that line. The importance of the office of state senator makes it imperative that a good man be elected for that place; a man who has nothing at stake except the interests of the people he represents. Dr. O. O. Wolf, the Republican candidate has proved in his previous relations between the state and the people, that he is absolutely fair and unselfish in his work. As a member of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture and secretary of the State Board of Veterinary Examiners he has done excellent service for Kansas. Especially in the latter was his work in the recent plague among horses, a distinct value to the state and a credit to his community. Doctor Wolf was reared a farmer, and is at present operating a farm in this county and naturally has the interests of the farmers at heart. His business takes him among them and he knows the pulse of the rural communities to a certainty. There need be no introduction of O. O. Wolf to the local voters in Ottawa. His life has been spent in this community and he is still a young, though an experienced man. If elected he will be conscientious in his work of giving the people at home the best of representation in the legislature. He should have undivided Republican support. He served as president of the Kansas Improved Stock Breeders Association and in that capacity his acquaintance reached a scope seldom equaled by anyone in the state. He has also been a director and member of the executive committee of the Franklin County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. His business interests have also made him a man of wide acquaintance both throughout the county and the state, and therefore a valuable man to send to the legislature. Especially among stock raisers both in this country and abroad is Mr Wolf well known. In 1900 he traveled in Great Britain, visiting many stock breeders. In Scotland he found a strain of shorthorns, individuals of which he imported as the beginning of one of the best herds ever in Kansas. He was superintendent of the cattle division of the Kansas State Fair in 1911 and 1912. Dr. Wolf's varied experience makes him well qualified to represent not only an agricultural community, but the population of city and town as well. Doctor Wolf is a thorough believer in an economical administration of state affairs and a careful application of state funds to make the taxes as low as consistent with business judgment. If elected he gives promise of following up this belief with actual economical results. ANDERSON COUNTY Mr. C. T. Richardson, of Gainett, is making the race for county attorney on the Democratic ticket. He comes before he voters with a good, clean record, having served in the office before and made an enviable re- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING OCTOBER 25, 1912. cord for dealing out exact justice to all and at the same time tempered with as much consideration to the unfortunate as circumstances would permit. He has many, good, warm friends in his home city and throughout the county, among them a goodly number of colored people. He has been city attorney of Garnett, and the city has never been called to pay costs in any proceedings in which he was connected. Mr. Richardson is an old newspaper man, having at one time edited the Garnett Eagle, where he not only made many friends, but his keen foresight and ready pen brought many good things to the city and county that would otherwise have passed unnoticed. He always had a good word to say for his town and county, an now the people have an opportunity to show their appreciation of what he accomplished for them. Mr. C. F. Houser, of Pomona, Route 1, has been nominated by the Democrats for the office of registrar of deeds, and is in everyway qualified to perform the duties of the office. He is a self made man, coming up through privation without assistance save that of his own. He is a farmer and one of the most highly respected citizens in the county. He had the misfortune to lose an arm, and under this handicap he has continued his upward march on the ladder of success. He has lived in the county for twenty-three years and has a wife and two sons. Mr. Houser is fair to all men regardless of race, color or religion, if elected will serve all alike. Mr. Herman Broker, candidate for county clerk is a man without prejudice and in him the colored people will always find a staid ture friend. Mr. Broker is an excellent book-keeper and an expert accountant, a qualification necessary to render good service to the people. Hon. Ed. T. Riling, Republican candidate for county attorney is one of the best known men in the county. He is a lawyer of marked ability, clean, honorable and square and if elected will perform every duty imposed upon him without fear or favor. White, black, rich and poor, all look alike to Mr. Riling. He is blind to everything save justice and fair play. He can be depended upon to do his duty at any and all times. Mr. Geo. B. McDaniel, Democratic nominee for probate judge is not only worthy, but qualified as well, and if the voters honor him with their confidence, he will serve them honestly, faithfully and well. He has resided in Paula, eight years, coming here THAT JACK JOHNSON ESCAPADE! Decent. Respectable Whites and Blacks will Not Lower Themselves by Giving it Consideration. We are indeed surprised to see so many of our white brethren peeping behind the curtain of the prize ring, cockpit and barroom and working themselves into a frenzy over the doings of the brightest light in this category of actors - Jack Johnson. you and yours. Please keep your Jack and give him what you would demand—a square deal. You have taken everything good the Lord has given us from our mothers, fathers, and daughters down to Jack Johnson, and so why not be fan? You have reduced, raped and outraged women The history of the prize ring is an unprintable story of drunkenness and debauchey of women who seem to crave for and revel in the society of the knights of the roped utina. Jack Johnson being topmost in the profession—conqueror of all comers and goers, the white man's irresistable lust for fame and money made him forget all else and take the "King of Pugdom" and his white wife into their own tanks, while the colored brother stood in amazement and watched them snapping like so many hungry hounds in an effort to shake his fame and fortune. Johnson opened a fine saloon and cafe and even in this venture those who are hounding him now were in charge, the license being held by a white man. His patrons are principally white followers of the red lights and patrons of the green cloth, the price being far too stiff for the average man of color, no matter how strong his desire to enter therein. Now, please don't be hard on a fellow who has lavished his money upon DOUGLAS COUNTY. MIAMI COUNTY from Osawatomie. For several years he and his son, Ray, have been conducting the Paola News and Notion Co., store on the east side of Park Square. Geo. McDaniel is a life long Democrat, and enjoys a wide circle of warm friends among all parties. He is by no means narrow on any matter, and places right above party and all else. His campaign is being waged on clean, honorable and square lines, which is bringing friends to him daily. The colored people have always found in him a staid friend, and they are going to remember him at the polls in next month's election. Mr. C. E. Leibengood, candidate for county treasurer, has resided in Miami County for eight years, and his reputation for honesty, integrity and square dealing is far above reproach. He is a stalwart Republican, and has worked in and out of season for the party's success. If the voters elect him, he will serve them with credit to both himself and the county. The important office of county treasurer should be filled by a careful, painstaking man—one who is a good accountant, and possesses a keen foresight. The calls on the treasurer are numerous, and it requires this kind of a man to protect and keep track of the people's cash. Mr. Leibengood possesses all of these qualifications, and if you want Miami County to have a good treasurer, vote for him. Mr. Leibengood is a native of Pennsylvania, having been born in that state in 1857, and has always been a Republican. He is a proxious farmer and stockman. He has also rendered invaluable service to the community as chairman of the board of education. Mr. Archie E. Shelton is a "home grown product," too well known for us to attempt a lengthy discussion of his career and qualifications for the office of registrar of deeds. He is a true blue Republican, thirty-eight years of age, and a resident on a farm till five years ago, when he removed to the city and went to work as local representative of the Kansas City Star. He has an interesting family consisting of a wife and five children. Mr. Shelton has never asked for office before, but has spent lots of good time helping the other fellow, and we believe it is but just and fair that the pie he passed his way. He is a clean, honorable young man, and the colored people should rally to his support. Mr. Charles G. Blakely, Republican candidate for representative Thirty-fourth district, comprising Second, Third and Fourth wards soothes your vote on November 5th. you and yours. Please keep your Jack and give him what you would demand—a square deal. You have taken everything good the Land has given us from our mothers, fathers and daughters down to Jack Johnson and so why not be fan? You have reduced, raped and outraged women of Jack's race until it is a difficult matter to distinguish a colored person from a white one, and today in the Southland white men are bearing two families one with a white mother and the other a black. Unlimited proof can be secured showing where they so far as to date men of color to consort with women of their own blood, and now go into spasms because some foolish girl, who instead of obeying her mother and staying at home, is hanging around sporting reports like Jack Johnson's and others conducted by white men. Blame the parents and also the law for allowing places to run where women and men, be they of the same race, mingle and debauch themselves. The police of Chicago have seen not only that girl but scores of white women in Jack Johnson's place, and nothing was thought or said of it, but had they been doing their duty, not a woman of any color or kind could have entered the door of any such place in the city of Chicago. hearted mother of this wayward girl, but she cannot expect her daughter to find the class of men that make useful citizens and good husbands hanging around resorts of this character, be they run by men as white as snow or as black as the hinges of hadeas. We know nothing of the facts in the case nor does the public. The reports are garbled and written by men who make it a business to picture the colored people in the worst light possible. Johnson is pictured as a demon, now who knows anything of the girl's past, and whether or not her appearance at the Johnson resort was her first time to cross the threshold of the devil's hell? Who knows that she has not long been a frequenter of such places? Johnson is wrong, but we must remember that he also has a partner in crime, if one has been committed, and according to the telegraph, admitted that she was with Johnson because she desired to be. Indians, Mexicans, Chinese and Dagos have done far worse than Johnson, and the world was not turned upside down as they are trying to do in this case. We are sorry that the "King of Sportdom" did not marry a woman of his own race so she could have enjoyed the comforts of his fine home, trips abroad and automobiles. Our white brothers never want to see colored people have anything good, so as soon as Jack was "inside" the long end of the change, they flocked around him like flies around a molasses barrel, and now they have him, let 'em keep him and be contented. Thousands of colored mothers are nursing broken hearts from wrongful acts committed by white men, but on this matter, the white press is silent as the tomb. If the government officials do their duty they will go further than the Johnson case and look up white men who are doing what they claim Jack did. If this nineteen year old girl is to be an example for Jack, let it be for all races and men who seek to overthrow good womanhood. Jack Johnson has not brought any disgrace upon the honest, clean, industrious colored people, no more than that girl has disgraced the whites. A; to Johnson, the class of colored people mentioned live in a different sphere, hence they are not yelping about that which is beneath them, but if they placed themselves in that category, they would likely take the stand of others and raise the roof. Wrong, no matter by whom committed should not be condoned in one no more than in another, and fair, honorable, clean minded people look upon it thus. In fact the high class white people—those of blood, education and wealth are not saying a word about the girl and her black lover, for they regard both as being fun beneath the notice of decent, respectable people of any race. It is the tough necks in both races who are willing to stain their hands. "As you sow, shall ye reap." SHAWNEE COENY. The voters of Shawnee county will be called upon to contest the election of Judges Dana and Whitcomb. These two jurists have distinguished themselves so honestly and fair that they are in harmony with everybody in the faction of the various parties of Shawnee county. While one sits in the south wing of the court house and the other in the north, they never fail to look to the east and throw light on all subjects pertaining to justice. We are pleased to note that they are the only candidates for the judiciary in the United States that have no opposition. They work hard and earn every dollar that the state pays them. They work early and late and can only spend a few hours at church on Sunday, whereby they get inspiration to give out justice. One vote will re-elect these gentlemen for another term. Art Haugis, the popular druggist, who is making the race for registrar of deeds on the independent ticket, is a splendid young man-honest, upright and thoroughly reliable. He has many warm friends who are advocating his cause and they intend to leave no stone unturned in search of votes. Vote for Charles G. Blakely, Republican candidate for representa- Circulation 8,000 Guaranteed Price $1.50 Per Year. tivo 34th District comprising the Second, Third and Fourth Wards. Mr. Oscar Smitz, candidate for county attorney of Wabaunsee county will be re-elected by a large majority. He is a man that stands for the people and with the people. He can be relied upon to do what is right honorable and fair and always in the interest of the taxpayers. He is a friend of the colored people and has gone out of his way to render them many favors. Men like him should be in the state house. He resides in Alma, where he was reared and deserves the support of everybody regardless of party, creed, color or religion. Vote for Oscar Smitz and you will make no mistake. COWLEY COUNTY L. P. King, Democratic candidate for State Senator, has resided in Winfield thirty-five out of the forty-nine years he has spent in Kansas. He is a farmer and knows the wants and needs of the laboring people and if elected, would put forth every effort to secure legislation that would assist the common people. He is a splendid fellow, and will run like a scared jack rabbit at the coming election. COWLEY COUNTY. Mr. Ed. J. Fleming, one of the brightest and best lawyers in Kansas has been nominated on the Republican ticket for county attorney, and a failure to elect him would be a glaring mistake. The business of the county requires the close attention of a good, keen lawyer—one who will use the same care and attention that he would employ in personal affairs, and Mr. Fleming is the man who can and will do it. Don't make a mistake by electing a plug lawyer, for in Mr. Fleming everyone knows that he possesses the brains and ability and will deliver the goods. L. P. King, Democratic candidate for state senator is making a hot fight for this important place. Hir record is clean and clear, and if you are not familiar with his standing, he cheerfully refers you to your neighbor. Mt. King is a man with a head of his own and if honored by the people would not be hampered by any clique or ring. HARVEY-McPHERSON Mr. L. M. Simpson, Republican candidate for state senator Thirtieth district, is a man of high standing; a thorough gentleman, thinker and business man. He is an old resident of McPherson County, where he resides on his farm. It is McPherson county's turn to select the candidate for state senator for this district, and we, along with a legend of good, sane sound minded lot of people feel and believe that the proper man has been located in the person of Mr. Simpson. His honor and integrity are above approach; stands every test, and if elected, which he should be, he will give the people he should there is in him. Personally he is courteous, kind and polite and believes that others have rights that should be respected. Mack P. Cretcher, the genial editor of the Sedgewick Pantagraph, is a splendid fellow and capable of representing the Harvey-M'Pherson district in the state senate. He is a Democrat of the progressive type and alive to the wants and needs of the people and if elected to this important office will do his host. Mr. Cretcher is not a Democrat of the hide bound variety, but believes in the rights of the people to rule. JUDGE THOMPSON IN LEAD Kansans Lining up for Him in Every Section of the State. Judge W. H. Thompson, Democratic nominee for United States Senator, isably fitted to represent Kansas in the upper house of Congress, and will be an honor and a credit to himself and his constituents. No selfish motives will actuate him in the measures that will of necessity come before him for consideration, but the welfare of the general public will always be conserved. Prejudice is not one of his attributes, and his aim and object will be to secure the greatest good for the greatest number, and all his actions will be based upon justice and fair dealing to all mankind. PASSING COMMENT BY JOHN M. DORSEY. The coyotes of Texas who want Jack Johnson shipped to that state for use as a target or to dangle at the other end of a rope, seem to think that the trains are not running out of Texas up Chicago way or that the railroads will sell them transportation in that direction. --- Arthur Capper finds himself in be tween two fires now since his effort to ride two horses going in opposite direction, and if he does not let one or the other of these horses go he will find himself half and half into the center, and when he comes to his senses he will realize that he has been deped on Toddymose. Theodore Rex will assume to teach that when it is necessary to overturn the law and the constitution it is perfectly right to do so, but who the trick is turned on him he asume to put the blame on the other fellow for the fruits of his own teaching. Don't preach what you cannot stand in practice, or in other words, don't prescribe a medicine that you cannot take yourself. According to the press dispatcher Booker T. Washington announces to the public that Jack Johnson is a repronch and a manace to the race on account of the recent misup in which the champion finds himself entangled, but Dr. Washington seems to have forgotten a certain flasher once upon a time in the city of New York when a poor run proved better that a bad stand. But the race will live on. The only need for the organization of a third term party is to avenge the action of the people for not nominating Roosevelt as the standard bearer of the Republican party, and it is certain that had the people not so acted there would be no need for the Bull Moose, as the Republican party would have been perfectly good enough for him to ride into the White House on the strength of its ground achieve points, but four years of Coxey army days and 1907 pane times will learn the people a lesson thinks Teddy. The Kansas City Star and Times, Bull Moose organs of Missouri, which have been trying to run Kansas politics for the past several years, finds a crow to pick with Arthur Capper because that candidate declares that he is a Republican, and the Missouri Bull Moose organ evidently takes Mr. Capper to task for his attempt to win laurids of honor and glory sailing under false pretenses. It may be the Star's editor has some scruples as to right and wrong, but it is doubtful, for as long as Capper was clamming to be a Republican and working with the gang that is trying to kill the Republican party he was all right; but when Capper tried to square himself with the standpat or administration true blue element and declared his faith in the Republican party, the Star thought that he was carrying the joke too far, and could not refresh the seeming readiness to do anything that would savor of not favoring the chief Bull Moose, and now Capper is between the devil and the deep sea. He has turned, twisted and squirmed in various ways, but it seems that he cannot adjust himself to the changes constantly going on around him, first by the Bull Moose crowd and then by the rank and file of the people in Kansas who have some respect for the backbone of a man that is not of the angle worm order. ```markdown ``` Ingratitude is one of the most traits in human nature, and the one to be most despised. As a race in this country we are not thing to nothing and we can accomplish nothing in the way of right and justice only as the dominant race sees it to grant it to us. When some member of that dominant race sets out to rescue for us this great hero we should forever revive the man if living, on the memory of him if dead. Reah, ing that the Negro race had not received justice in the Brown-sville matter at the hands of Theodore Roosevelt, that palliant hero of Ohio, that great statesman, Hon Joseph H. Foraker, sacrificed himself on the altar of prejudice that we might obtain justice, and every man, woman and child with a black skin in the United States should love, shoot and terror his malt died, but out here in sunny Kansas, where the land of oppression has but lightly touched us we find black men claiming that Poraker was in the wrong and that Rooswelt was the saving grace that we should bow down to and worship as the savior of the race and its redeemer. But there were those who scuffed at the Lord Jesus and they crucified Him and we cannot expect moral man to escape, and we will have to go on living in the knowledge that some human beings have no respect for the sacrifices of others that we may go on from the low ground of sorrow to a realization of a perfect manhood. BARTLESVILLE, OKLA. Dunbar Literary society met Thursday night and the following subject was debated: Resolved, "That the Work of Nature is More Beautiful than the Work of Art." Affirmative, Prof. Anderson; negative, M. Johnson. After twenty minutes of very pointed pening the junior agreed to disguise. Rev. C. H. Homes, our beloved pastor, has just finished a good year and has made an excellent record here in wicked Battleville and has now gone to Muskogee to attend the Annual conference to stand before our big named Bishop, W. D. Chappelle, for a return another year. Rev. Dr. J. G. Walker, deputy national grand master of the York Rutgers, located under the au pence above national society last Monday at to quote a large crowd. His speech was full of dequence lending his auditors from laughter to tears the last part of the lecture was witty and brilliant while the latter part was profoundly appealing and touching. The singing by the large chorus was fine. We hope that this lecture will mean an addition to this society. Mr. Walter Byers is all smiles nowadays on account of the game season has just opened, and he has purchased his annual license. O joy! Hurrah, for Negro education in Battleville. The school board has our long looked for school building almost completed, and this means progress along educational lines. We are very sorry to note that the vice president of the Literary, Mr. Howard Norman upon the absence of the president grossly refused to take the chair for some reason unknown to the society. But the are—members have confidence in Mr. Norman and hope he will redeem himself very soon. ELLSWORTH, KAN. Last week Mrs. Eva Anderson entertained Misses Retta and Mattie Neil of Ellis, and Mrs. Miles, Mr. W. Brown and Mr. L. Neil of Russell with a six o'clock dinner Sunday evening, October 4th. The guests were, Misses, Ethel and Charity Diazier, Nellie Brown, Daisy Davis, Gertrude Grimes; Messrs, Clarence Grimes, Fred Williams, Jesse Gaston, Earl Auston, Lymon Brown, Arthur Nelson, India Buckley, Eugene Brown and Sid, Chiment and Clyde Williams. The evening was spent in an auto trip to Locarname, Kans. On Monday the crowd had a line party, followed by a whist party the latter part of the evening. On Tuesday they were invited out to Mr. and Mrs. G. Brown's to supper. On Wednesday Mr. Clarence Grimes and Mr. and Mrs. M. Anderson entertained. Thursday Mrs. F. Lavel and Miss C. E. Frazier entertained at their home. On Friday evening a slumber party was given. On Saturday they were out auto riding and on Sunday Mrs. Anderson and Misses Retta and Mattie Neil invited guests to Mrs. B. Grimes' for dinner. On the following Monday they were all invited to Rev. R. D. Prazier's to a chicken fry. Tuesday morning Misses Betta and Mattie and Mr. L. Neil of Ellis and Mrs. Miley and Mr. W. Brown of Russell returned to their homes. PADLA, JAN. Rev N. L. Stokes has returned from the Baptist State Convention held in Kansas City last week. By industry and study, Rev. Stokes is working in way to the front in the ministry. The members and friends of the M. E. church are rejoicing because church Parks granted them then wish to sending Rev. B. R. Ross back. Rev. Ross is a sincere Christian gentleman and he and his esteemed with have done good work here and the future is bright for them. The Parents' and Teachers' meeting held at the A. M. E. church Mon day night was a great success. Speeches were made in Miss Peak, Mr. G. W. Lowry, Rev. Stokes, Rev. Ross, A. Peak, Mrs. G. W. Lowry, Frank Moody, Alex. Strother, Alex. Lloyd Ban Cooper, and other. A Civic League was organized out of this meeting with Rev. N. J. Stokes' pre idea and Mrs. B. R. Press secretary. ROHLFING & CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS Norner Third and Cherokee Street LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS Morris Drug Company, EMPORIA, KANSAS. THE SETTING SUN. DULL MOUN SMPIG BULL MOOSE SAMPHIAN —From the Chicago Inter Ocean. WHY ROOSEVELT Lifelong and loyal Republican party The American people will not of a man who, in a spirit of re-party because it refused him a pity. The country does not want grasps from every wild and radical Honest men will not support contests to help his nomination, paign from the Harvester and St. Thousands of Republicans do character who disagree with Roosevelt-thinking people cannot solemn pledges. Republicans are beginning to of his candidates may be the only willing to bring upon the country institution merely to gratify one man. The people will not Mexican the presidency a man who declare number of terms provided there president he would expect to drove him out. What Washington not get Roosevelt shall not ha Lifelong and loyal Republicans will not follow him out of the Republican party. The American people will not gratify the disappointed ambition of a man who, in a spirit of revenge, would wreck the Republican party because it refused him a presidential nomination The country does not want its president a man who eagerly grasps every wild and radical theory merely to gain votes grassroots every wild and rural theory merely to gain votes Honest men will not support a candidate who instituted dishonest contests to help his nomination and who accepts money for his campaign from the Harvester and Steel trust directors Thousands of Republicans do not believe that men of unblemished character who disagree with Roosevelt are thieves and liars. Right-thinking people cannot trust a candidate who violates his solemn pledges. Republicans are beginning to realize that the only possible effect of his candidacy may be the election in Wilson and they are not willing to bring upon the country the disaster of a democratic administration merely to gratify one man's hatred or ambition. The people will not Mexicanize the United States by electing to the presidency a man who declares that he sees no objection to any number of terms provided there is a result. That is, if again made president he would expect a remain in that once until the people drove him out. What Washington could not take what Grant could not get Roosevelt shall not have. KANSAS IS REPUBLICAN Roosevelt Strength Among Veterans In Decreasing Perceptibly Throughout State. Topeka, Kan., Sept. 23.—Notwithstanding the enthusiasm which has always existed in Kansas for Theodore Roosevelt, it is undeniable that his strength as a presidential candidate is decidedly waning throughout the state. If he were the candidate of the Republican party, and if there were a chance of his election, he would, of course, sweep the state without any serious opposition. But neither of those conditions exists. The fact that his own leaders have been obliged to yield to the wave of indignant protest which swept against them on account of their effort to have Roosevelt's electors placed in the Republican column has not only proven the strength of the Taft sentiment, but it has eliminated all possibility of Roosevelt carrying the state. The withdrawal of his electors from the Republican column has emphasized the fact that he is not the Republican candidate, and Kansas is too well satisfied with the conditions which have provided during the past sixteen years to follow any man, however popular he may be, out of the Republican party. The Roosevelt sentiment has been further weakened by the universal conviction that there is no possibility of his election and that the only effect his candidacy can possibly have is to expose the country to the danger of a Democratic victory Kansas is as far from being a Democratic state as it is away and with the substantial collapse of the Roosevelt campaign this state will be found in its accustomed place near the head of the Republican column. LOSING IN NEBRASKA Progressive Party Will Die Before Election Day Comes Around. Reports from Nebraska show that the Reese's salt sentiment is decreasing. "The Third Form party," says one letter to Director Volvane of the western branch of the Taft campain, "is dwindling down to Pops." James H Clark of Hastings, Neb., president of a two company which handles investments securities and farm mortgages and who has exceptional opportunity to know the feeling among the farmers says that in Nebraska the farmers are in singing to realize if they followed Reese'selt they will land nowhere and if they allow a Democratic president to be elected, they will be ruined. In Lincoln, N.H., the Third Term party had difficulty in securing even two hundred and fifty signers to a position for their county convention. "The Progressive party will die before election," says one report. "Sentiment is looking better for Taft every day." IS LOSING GROUND. mens will not follow him out of the not gratify the disappointed ambition avenge, would wreck the Republican presidential nomination for president a man who eagerly theory merely to gain votes a candidate who instituted dishonest and who accepts money for his cam- nel trust directors not believe that men of unblemished respect are thieves and liars trust a candidate who violates his realize that the only possible effect return to Wilson and they are not the disaster on a democratic admin- in's hatred of ambition have the United States by electing to that he sees no objection to any a recall. That is, if again made main in that once until the people could not take what Grant could CANVASS OF INDIANA It Shows That the Roosevelt Movement Is Now on the Decline. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept 30 — A careful canvass has been made of the Roosevelt sentiment in every county in this state. The inquiry was started by a prominent business man of this city, who was anxious to learn for himself the true condition of affairs. He sent out a large number of letters to men in each of the counties who were not politicians and would have no incentive to falsify the situation. The replies showed that in every county in the state, with one exception, there had been a marked decrease in the Roosevelt sentiment. The opinion was universally expressed that the Third Term candidate had fewer followers now in Indiana than at any time since the campaign opened and this number was steadily decreasing. A few of these reports summarized follow: White county—"Oura is an agricultural community and the farmers all seem satisfied with conditions and are not calling for a change. I see no evidence of Bull Mooseism spreading On the continuity. It is weaker than at first." Steuben county—"The Third Farmers are on the down grade and will not be as strong a mouth later as they are now." Lake county—"Sentiment for the Progressive is weakened, especially among the farmers. Sentiment is growing more and more favorable to the albeit distraction." Montgomery county—"The Bull Moose continent here is waning. The Third Team party is losing as the campaign progresses." De Kalk county — "There will not be many Pull Moose voters here. Taft will it come democratic votes—quite a number." Alabama county — "The changes n e how coming all our way. There are no more desertions from the Republic ranks." Tippier county — "The Bull Moose sentiment is subsiding." Reports from Allen and La Grange counties are to the same effect. SLIDING BACK IN NEVADA Roosevelt Has Reached His Limit and Is Rapidly Receding. Reno, Nov. Sept 26.—The decline of the Roosevelt movement, noticeable throughout the country, is very apparent in Nevada. "The interest in the Bull Moose movement is crystallized in Roosevelt," says the Evening Gazette, "and that interest is waning." The Gazette further states that Roosevelt's disappointing speech in this state, the fact that "he is receiving funds from George W. Perkins and is being supported only by cast-off politicians, are drag-stones about his neck. The Gazette sums up the situation in Nevada as follows: "Roosevelt has reached the limit of his power and is sliding back rapidly." --- www.cisco.com THE DANGER THAT WAS ESCAPED WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF DEMOCRATIC TARIPP BILLS HAD NOT BEEN VETOED. The Disaster Which Threatened One County In Connecticut Would Have Been Experienced In Almost Every County In the United States. Congressman E J Hill is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, tariff experts in the United States. He represents Fairfield county, Connecticut in congress, and he has recently published a startling document in which he shows the effect the Democratic tariff bills passed during the recent session of congress and voted by President Taft, would have had upon those industries if enacted into law. He lists the factors in alphabetical order and shows in connection with each one just the percentage of reduction in the duty upon the article which it manufactures. The showing bills four pages of a newspaper and it has not only awakened Connecticut to a shuddering realization of the danger it has escaped, but it has aroused all New England to the menace of a Democratic victory. Mr. Hill shows beyond question that if these Democratic bills had passed practically every industry in his district and in the entire state of Connecticut would have been put upon a free trade basis and a very large proportion of them would have been obliged to close their doors. Manufacturers from all over the country who have seen this exhibit are writing to Mr. Hill to thank him for making it and to tell him that they had no idea how near to extinction they had been. They had not realized the deadly menace to their industries which was hidden in the Democratic tariff bills and they had not realized the immeasurable debt they owe to President Taft for voting them. One correspondent from Delaware writes that Congressman Hill's disclosures had "get the state on fire," and that is hardly too strong a term to use to describe the intense interest group Another article which has recently appeared and which has produced almost as startling an effect upon those to whom it was immediately addressed as that of Congressman Hill, is an editorial in the "American Sheep Breeder." This editorial calls attention to the fact that neither Colonel Rosevelt nor Professor Wilson made any reply whatever when asked what their attitude would be on the question of protection to the wool industry, while President Taft answered by wire, calling attention to his veto of the wool bill and the expression of opinion which he gave in that veto. The editorial very properly draws the inference from the silence of the Bull Moose and Democratic candidates that the wool industry need not hope for any consideration at their hands, and it quotes the message of President Taft to show that he realizes the absolute necessity of protection in order that the industry may prosper, and that so long as he is in the White House no free wool bill can become a law. The "American Sheep Breeder" goes to many thousand men engaged in the sheep industry and it is not in any sense a political newspaper. It is devoted to the interests of the sheep industry, however, and its expression of editorial opinion that President Taft and the Republican party alone can be trusted to safeguard that industry, can hardly fall to concentrate upon the Republican ticket the vote of all those vitally interested in that industry. The Democratic managers realize the deep seated distrust toward their party which exists on account of its attitude on the tariff question and are trying desperately to make it appear that the tariff plank in their platform does not really mean so very much. They plead that the Democratic program would be to reduce the tariff gradually so as not to disturb business with the idea that ultimately the country could reach a free trade basis by easy slaves—which is like the old story about gradually reducing the feed which is given to your horses until by dint of habit he learns to do without any feed at all. but the country will not be deceived. The country knows perfectly well that Democratic victory would mean a long period of tariff activation with nothing certain except that in the end bills would be passed under which there would inevitably be enormous importations of foreign products with corresponding contraction and stagnation of domestic trade and manufacture. The country did not fail to take note of the tariff revision bills passed by the present Democratic congress under the loosest that they did not contain a line of protection. The country knows that but for the courageous voices of President Taft these unlawful Democratic measures would now be on the statute books and in all probability the industries affected by them would be languishing and thousands of men out of work. It is the knowledge of these facts that is responsible for the strong and steady drift toward Taft that is reported from all sections of the country and that is the forecast of a sweeping Republican victor). COAL, FEED, WOOD AND STONE. 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Mrs. Nancy Rivers of Birmingham, Ala, is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Sallie Christon. Mr. E. Groves of Chicago, Ill., was in our city the 11th and 12th taking orders for colored pictures. Mr. George Jackson is in charge of the store, formerly conducted by Mr. D. I. Boarders, whose lease expired October 2nd. The new Presiding Elder, Rev. A. C. Terrell of this district arrived here on the 15th and will hold his first quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. The pupils of Central school are becoming interested in the postal saving system. Depostors thus far are William Berry, Lucious Borders, Nelie Hughes, Gentie Dillard, Pearl Dillard. The teachers are trying to break up the spend thrift from unnecessary confectionaries and substitute a habit of thrift. The co-operation of the parents will mean much to the child. Prof. C M. Yeager of Baxter Springs is making a frequent visit to Welr. He is single so look out fair maidens. Chas. J. Brunner —DEALER IN— GROCERIES. Fresh and Cured Meats, Oysters and Fish. 118 W. Sixth St. 'Phone110 NEWTON, KANSAS MUST FACE THEM! Negro Race Now Confronted By Two Great Questions Which Materially Affect His Future Welfare. The Abraham Lincoln Life Insurance company, of Muskogee, Oklahoma has been quietly arranging to make her advent and give evidence that she has come to do perpetual insurance business as other Old Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance Companies have done. The success of this company means the liberation of in a financial way from ten to twelve million Negroes by giving them a financial source that can hardly be brought into existence through other channels. The following excerpts will show the feasibility of our enterprise. Nothing has tended more to open our eyes to our own strength and greatness as a race than the results obtained within our ranks through organized finances. The race is becoming transformed common problems, and common interests. Hence we may go forward or we may go backward, but we go together. The part that each individual plays, is dependent upon his genius, his enterprise and his ambitions. A people cannot rise to a higher level than its citizenship. It is not the height of intelligence and wealth which determine the capacity of a people. To gain the greatest competence, we must enter the fields of greatest usefulness. This opportunity is splendidly supplied in The Abraham Lincoln Life Insurance Co. It takes highest rank with stupendous business institutions and furnishes a volume of possibilities unequaled by any of its contemporaries. It supplies a field of helpfulness never before granted to the use of our race. It opens the door of hope to thousands of competent young men and young women who otherwise, must of necessity follow the menial pursuits of life; none of which offers promotion for excellent fitness. The Abraham Lincoln Life Insurance company offers a clear way to the top. It carries an earning power which surpasses the largest, oldest and most thoroughly advertised life insurance company of today. An equal division of Insurable risks among other races in our country give only about 171,000 persons or prospects to each company; while The Abraham Lincoln Life Insurance company has a much large insurable proportion of the 12,000,000 coloured people of the United States with whom to do business. The income to the other companies during the year 1911 was 831 million dollars or about half of all the money supply of the United States. During the past ten years 600 banks and trust companies have closed their doors, with liabilities of over $380,000,000. During the past ten years there have been 93 railroad receivorships, with stock and bond issues involved of over $600,000,000; while for life insurance, it can be said that for more than 30 years there has not been one failure of an old-line life insurance company which has been conducted on the legal reserve basis. LETNA OF HARTFORD. (January 1, 1904) Original Capital ..... $ 100,000.00 Capital Expanded 12 Times .....2,000,000.00 Total Dividends paid... 4,624,250.00 Original Investment returned 31 times. Market value of stock 27 times present par value. Present worth of original investment 70 times its cost or 7000 perc. METROPOLITAN. (January 1, 1908.) Original Capital ..... $ 100,000.00 Capital Expanded 20 Times ..... 2,000,000.00 Total Dividends paid... 2,704,436.00 Original Investment returned 37 times. Market value of stock 50 times present par value. Present worth of original invest- ment 97 times its cost or 9700 perc. PRUDENTIAL. Original Capital ..... $ 100,000.00 Capital Expanded 20 Times ..... 2,000,000.00 Total Dividends paid ..... 2,704,430.00 Original Investment returned 37 times. Market value of stock 50 times present par value. Present worth of original investment 107 times its cost or 10700 perc. The Abraham Lincoln Insurance Company belonging to the same class of companies, with greater opportunities for business, and supported by a larger field should do equally as well. Should it not do better? The Purpose. The purpose of life insurance is twofold; namely, a means of protection and an instrument of thrift. A life insurance policy represents an estate created immediately for the Beneficiary, which cannot be touched by any outside creditors who may have any lawful claims against the deceased estate, upon the payment of the premium, which is equal to the interest you would have to pay on the same amount of borrowed money. However, the interest on borrowed money can never be recovered while the premium on a life insurance policy, besides giving protection or insuring an estate in the event of death, will be rereturned to the policy holder, and sometimes with a nominal interest, if he survives the premium paying period. By no other means of investing a similar amount of money each year can so large a return on the investment be secured, as with life insurance. It would take a large portion of a lifetime to accumulate what a life insurance policy is worth from the very moment the first premium is paid. A life insurance policy is simply a form of estate, or wealth belonging to the holder as he would own real estate, stack or mortgage securities. The difference, however, a life insurance policy is always worth one hundred cents on the dollar, and can be converted into cash immediately after the death of the holder, which is not always true of other investments and securities. Our purpose is to place the ban of protection about every person of our race, either by purchase of stock in our company, or by the protection of a life insurance policy. If you cannot acquire both take the one of your fitness and choice. Through your personal support and influence we will make way for the profitable employment of thousands of our race, and give protection and succor to the needy, the struggling, and the ambitious in the various pursuits of life. We can lift the mortgage, build the factory, enlarge the home, the farm, and the store, and increase the worth of the race in a thousand ways untold, by the judicious use of our accumulate earnings. One of the essential requirements of life insurance protection is its safety. The estate created must be worth its face value today and fifty years from today, should death not call for the cash sooner. Nothing is more uncertain than the fluctuation of the average duration of life in a multitude of individuals on the basis upon which the immutable law of the average mortality is built. Upon this law tests the safety of life insurance companies when conducted upon scientific legal reserve principles. With ample capital to properly launch a company, it is hardly possible for it to fail except through the grossest mis-management and carelessness on the part of its officers; and even then, considering the strict and rigid legal restrictions thrown about insurance companies in every state in the Union—especially in Oklahoma, where the most rigid insurance law in the country exists, failure is practically impossible, and protection is always given to policy holders. The Abraham Lincoln Life Insurance Company is organized and conducted on the old line legal reserve plan under the stringent legal reserve insurance laws of the State of Oklahoma, and its policies are protected by the guaranteed reserve plan. A corps of well informed and interested colored physicians will safe guard our company in every state where we shall operate. Hence it may be seen these men of high sense of honor and integrity will constitute some of our indispensable office force. The required capital stock has been raised, therefore stock is not being sold for that purpose, but this offer to sell some of the stock of this company is for the purpose of getting a wider distribution of our stockholders and thereby placing this grand opportunity at the disposal of our race generally. For further information address, The Abraham Lincoln Life Insurance Company, Box 493, Muskogee, Oklahoma, or see our agent if he should be in your vicinity. CONTROLLING A GOOD THING For more than twenty-five years previous to 1901 the life insurance business of the country was in the hands of less than seventy companies. They obtained a manopoly of it because the insuring public was erroneously lead to believe that unwieldy size in a life insurance company was synonymous with financial strength and economy of management, and because capital was unaware of the money making possibilities of life insurance business. At the close of the year 1907 there were 156 established companies in the country. At the present time there are somewhat over 200. None of these new companies have had the struggle to establish themselves and bring their business up to a paying basis as their predecessors, which have proven such veritable gold mines. The total capital invested in all the life insurance companies now in existence, is less than twenty millions of dollars, and their net annual profit about seven times this capitalization. The Business of these 200 established life insurance companies is almost as profitable as that of the 6,000 National Banks of the country, or sufficient to sustain and support at least three life insurance companies in every city of the country having a population of 10,000 or more. And each of them would be a concern of respectable size, and a credit to the community in which they were located. The profits of these 150 life insurance companies would pay a very satisfactory rate of interest on a total capitalization of 1,000 millions of dollars; and that is why the 20 millions of life insurance stock in existence, and upon which 135 millions of profit are earned annually, is actually worth many hundred times its par value. A Story of an Investment of $2,200. On October 13, 1875, one Wm. Robothan subscribed for sixty shares of the capital stock of "a modern Gold Mine" at $50.00 a share, and paid an additional $2,000.00 in cash which together with $800.00 of stock dividends declared paid up his original purchase of sixty shares of the capital stock of this enterprise. Subsequently Mr. Robothan was allotted 914 additional shares of the increased capitalization of the company as his portion of stock dividends earned on the original sixty shares subscribed for. In addition to these stock dividends he had drawn up to 1902 $46,500.00 of dividends in cash. He sold 314 shares of his stock for not less than $100,000.00 and today presumably still owns 600 shares that are worth approximately $2,200,000.00 or one thousand times as much as his original investment. It was a lucky day for Mr. Robothan when he subscribed for those sixty shares of stock and made the first payment of $200.00. The value of all the gold, silver and copper mined in the United States was $35,000,000.00. The aggregate income of five prominent life insurance companies of the United States for 1907 was $387,000,000.00 The net profit on all the gold, silver and copper mined in one year is approximately $75,000,000.00. The net earnings of these five life insurance companies for one year was $101,775,958.00. The gold and silver production of the entire world for 1906 was $615, 000,000.00. The net earnings of the 6,000 National Banks of the country for 1907 was $150,000,000.00. If the net earnings of 156 life insurance companies of the country for 1907 was $135,000,000.00. The capitalization of the 6,000 National Banks is $850,000,000.00. The capitalization of the 145 life insurance companies is $20,000,000.00. As a profit maker one life insurance company is worth several hundred national banks, and half the gold mines of the country. MAPLEHILL, KAN. W. J. Sharp of Eskridge was shaking hands with friends here Friday. Miss Amanda Oliver is home from Omaha, where she has been the past three weeks. Those out-of-town that attended the "Shadow" social were, Mr. and Mr. Walter Jones, Mrs. Elfie Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Anderson, Mr. Paul Cranshaw, of Rossville and Mr. James, Nichols and brother of Paxico. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Oliver October 16 a boy. Mother and child doing fine. Mrs. Hattie Davis was an Alma visitor Saturday and Sunday. Mation Wallace and family Sundyed with K. D. Officer and family of Paxico. Rev. Hues of Paxico preached here Sunday evening. Jeff. Stanley Sundayed-in Topcha. FT. SCOTT, KAN. Miss Blanche Bassett entertained a few friends Friday evening at her home, 318 Andrick. The evening was spent in playing whist and making candy, after which refreshments were served. Those present were, Dr. and Mrs. Buchanan, Misses Anna Parks, Hortense Moore, Bertha Jones, Mrs. Emma Erell of Columbus, Kan., Mrs. Thompson, Blanch Bassett; Messrs. Harry Bramlett, John Bassett, John Jimmerson, Archie Madison, Arthur Owens, Andy Hall, H. A. Bassett, Dr. McKeever and Prof. Buchanan. Mr. John Jimwerson leaves Sunday on a fishing trip to be gone a week. Rev. Leonard returned Saturday from Kansas City, Kan., where he attended the State Convention. Mrs. Ella Johnston and her aunt, Mrs. Kitty Owens, attended the Baptist State Convention. Dr. Buchanan of Nashville, Tenn. has offices with Dr. McKeevev. WEIR. KAS. Mr. T. S. Berry has been promoted yard boss at the Lawson Mines. Mr. Berry is paid to have been one of the best men they ever had. Mr. D. L. Borders will conduct business at Dave Williams old stand, West Main street. The Sir Knights and Daughters expect to begin the building of their new hall in a short time. Excelsior Lodge No. 9 added four new members to their organization on the 19th. Mrs. Lora Lee, W. P. and Mrs. Ella Young secretary. Rev. A. C. Terrill, presiding elder, of this district, held his first quarterly meeting here at Ward's A. M. E. church the 20th. He is an excellent speaker and we wish him success this year. Mr. James Jackson of Canton, Ala., arrived here the 18th to visit his mother, Mrs. Mattle Starr, and will probably make this his home. Master John Young on the 18th saved the life of his uncle's child from being killed by an auto, but in so doing sprained his ankle. Mrs. Ella Bugger is still very sick. Rev. W. W. Ewing left here on the 22nd for Chetopa and from there to Sedan to meet the District Ex. Board on the 24th and 25th. Mrs. S. A. Kinnell and Rev. J. H. Gunter will leave here on the 24th for Chetopa. 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 busi ness, write S. E. CAREY. Attorney at Law, Russell Springs Kansas. SEDGWICK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TIG State Senator— Frank Nighswonger. Rep. 66th Dist.— A. D. Spencer. Rep. 67th Dist.— Perry D. Plain. Rep. 68th Dist.— Theo. Osweiler. County Clerk— Carl Aley. County Treasurer— Samuel Nolan. Register of Deeds— H. I. Merrill. County Attorney— George McGill. Probate Judge— D. A. McCanless. Sheriff— John P. Millhaubt. Coroner— J. R. Brown. County Superintendent— J. V. Colville. County Surveyor— Ransom Brown. County Assessor— P. L. Arnett. Dist. Judge, Div. 2— David Smyth. Clerk District Court— A. O. Andrew. County Court, 3rd Dist.— Nick Ilsen. County Court, 2nd Dist. W. M. Ramsdale. Judge City Court— Grover Pierpont. Clerk City Court— H. H. Carr. Marshall City Court— M. F. Morris. Political Advertisement. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN TOPEKA -- AND - FORT SCOTT, PITTSBURG, WEBB CITY AND JOPLIN Leave Topeka at 9:00 a. m. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. Phone 371. Takhoma Biscuit SUNSHINE BISCUITS Takhoma Biscuit. LOOSE-WILES BISCUIT CO. The - Loose Wiles Biscuit company 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 rem. Newton Steam Lau Best Work in the city----Our Wagons Encircle the City. This place which is celebrated for its curative waters is only thirty two miles out of Kansas City, Mo. MRS. SANFORD W. KING, : : Proprietor The Magic will not burn or soak the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel head bar which crosses the hair, is sleek; 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 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. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write or literature today. 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 leave a feeling of dissatisfaction, while good butter lends a certain smoothness. Its 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 Trollv 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. Cood Things to Eat. Quick Service JONES' RESTAURANT 705 Union St., Coffeyville, Kansas Elegantly Furnished Rooms. Reasonable Prices. --- Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second Class Mail Matter. Roosevelt and a host of his kind have been very busy telling how bad President Taft has been, but they have failed to tell what were the bad things which he has done. It is true that he hopped on the Steel trust and on the Harvester trust, and on many other trusts, and have them so regulated that they are helping to foot the bills of the government to the tune of $30,000,000 per year; he did wrong, perhaps, in not letting a lot of jingoes make him jump on Mexico for a war, and perhaps there are several other like wrongs of this nature, but it is probably better that he did these awful wrongs for the general good of the American people. IS THE NEGRO "Is the Negro Having a Fair Chance?" Booker T. Washington will answer the question in the November Century in an article that is remarkable for its candid, dispassionate quality. He cortends that race has its best opportunity in America, and that more so far than the Negro as the American tats depot many adverse influences, which he enumerates. No article of recent years deals with the race problem so candidly or with such evident desire to weigh carefully all facts. Together with Dr. Washington's article there also appear in the November Century three striking examples of the Negro's progress in art music and poetry. An engraving of H. O. Lamar's painting, "The Annunciation," is shown, also the full score of a song composed by Will Manson Cook, and two poems of much merit by James D. Carrothers. ACCOUNTS SHORTER The investigating committee of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F., & A. M., of Kansas, of which Fred Roundtree is chairman, and B. C. Easter and C. H. M. Collins, past grand master, are members, held a session in Kansas City Oct. 5th. E. J. Hawkins, grand master, and Fred. M. Stone, grand secretary, were also present. They found the shortage of ex-custodian J. F. Jennings to be greater than was reported at the Grand Lodge session at Ft. Scott. The committee has been working hard to get definite proof from all the lodges of all the moneys sent him during the year, and its work has been retarded very much on account of the slowness of the local lodges in responding to the request of the committee to send in the evidence asked for. A report had to be made to the bonding company which was surety for Jennings by Oct. 14th. However, it was decided to send in this report right away and the chairman was intrusted to get it in proper form. This was done, but on advice of his attorney Grand Master Hawkins, late Friday evening, called a meeting of the committee to meet again in Kansas City Oct. 19th. Accordingly, Messrs. Roundtree, Hawkins and Stone spent all day working upon the custodian department, doing their best to get the verified statement of accounts as requested by the bonding company. This was the third trip to Kansas City for Hawkins, Roundtree and Stone. The committee decided to prosecute that matter vigorously and will leave nothing undone to recover the funds lost nor to apprehend and bring to justice the defaulting custodian. But they need the assistance of the lodges in collecting the proof, and it should be cheerfully given. NEWTON, KAN. Mr. W. H. Reevely has bought his old barber shop back and is again in business. Mr. Gillem of Kansas City, is working for him. Mr. Lafayette Taylor who is conducting a barbershop on the south side is preparing to move in a nicely fitted room where he will be better equipped to take care of his enormous trade. Mr. Cunningham is with him and is making a good showing. The Literary at the C. M. E. church is doing nicely with Mr. Sam Ridley as president. Mr. George Johnson gave a six o'clock dinner last Monday in honor of Miss Maud Harvey, who will leave Wednesday for her home in Ratoon, New. Mex. The invited guests were, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Frazier and Mr. I. Underwood. The dinner was served at the Gross restaurant and the menu consisted of fried chicken, fried and raw oysters, french creamed peas, german fried potatoes, bull moose salad, lady fingers ice cream and cake, after dinner mints, cigars and other dainties. Mrs. Holder of Topeka, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Rickman. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Williams of Hutchinson, is visiting in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Gross. Mr. Thornton E. Johnson spent Sunday in Wichita. Mr. Willie Bell spent last Sunday in Emporia. ATCHISON, KAN. Miss Emma Matthews, a prosperous young lady of this city, has the opportunity of being maid at the Ramsay Dry Goods store; also Miss Stella Black. It is the only store in town owned by white persons that will employ colored ladies. Rev. King, the pastor of the A. M. E. Church is having good services. We are indeed glad of his return here. Mr. Willis Covington, a prosperous lander has moved his shop on Fifth Street between Commercial and Kansas Avenue. He is doing fine. Mr. William Turner on North Oak street is quite all of droopy and asthma. His recovery is not hopeful. The Art club was entertained highly at the residence of Miss Sarah Ross this week. Miss. Margie Washington will have for Nashville, June. Wednesday, Oct. 25, where he will visit relative and friend. Mr. Jewell Kelly of North Eighth Street met with a serious accident Monday. He fell from a ladder while leading lay. Mrs. Pinnie Scarlet, the mother of Mrs. Phillips Van Meter, is quite able. Please call and see her. PENDIOR FOR SENIOR Labette County Negroes Should Support Him. That guard old ex-conviction soldier Senator D. M. Henderson is a candidate for the state senate, and he has done many good things for the race that he should be placed in a position thereby he could accomplish more, and no place on earth could afford him a better chance than a place in the law-making body of Kansas. During the late unpleasantness he was detailed by Gen. Howard to look after the freedmen and then interstate. This duty be performed heroically and well. While serving as sheriff of Labette county, he recognized the race as the none of his predecessors by placing them on juries. He also chased down a white man and caused his conviction for foully murdering a colored man from Chetopa. Stop, think and reflect, and if you possess one spark of gratitude, you will vote and work for the election of Senator Bender. Adv (First Published in the Topeka Plaine dealer October 25, 1912.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Blanche Hamer, Plaintiff, vs Joseph Hamer, Defendant. NOTICE State of Kansas, Shawnee County, State of Kansas to Joseph Hamer, the above named Defendant, greeting: This is to notify you and you are hereby notified that the above named Plaintiff has sued for divorce and that if you do not appear and answer her petition by December the 6th, 1912, that it will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly, divorcing her from you and for all the proper relief. In the matter of the estate of Addison Barns, deceased. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. All creditors and all others interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that at 10 oclock A.M., on the 4th day of December, 1912, said day being the first Monday of said month and the first day of the December, 1912, Term, I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and for an order of the court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of Addison Barns, deceased. VERNIE MESSERSMITH, Executor. (First Published in The Topeka Plain- dealer Oct. 18th, 1912.—4 ) Prepare for our collectors. Everybody Is Going to Oliver's Smoke House. 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 [Name] 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. DR. WILLIAM E. JACKSON. Physician and Surgeon. 40117 Kansas Ave DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Salt-faction 32 Kansas Ave. Bell phone 1201 Office hours: 9.30 to 10.30; 3 to 6 Bell phone 901. DR. PHADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence phones: Bell 901-2. Ind. 2889 Rec. 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 109. Both phones 774. Res., Bell 648 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., over Gibber's Drug Store, across from Throgs Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence: 1535 Van Buren St. Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Smith of Springfield, Mo., visited a few days with Mrs. Arthur Thompson in the city. Mr. Saul Berry is spending a few days in Pittsburg. Mr. Willie V. Richardson of Fredonia, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richardson. Mrs. Phillips of Kansas City stopped at the home of Mrs. Berry. Mr. Roy White and Miss Katie Hunter were quietly married last Wednesday at 2:30 and went to their little cottage on the south side, which the groom had already furnished. A large crowd of young people rushed in upon them about 8:30 to wish them all happiness through life. Light refreshments of lemonade, cake and candy was served. All departed wishing the couple "sweet dreams." The Women's Home and Mission circle of the M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Rose Dawson last Thursday. Olive Twig No. 1, O. E. S. held their regular meeting last Thursday. After all business was transacted refreshments of cake and cream was served and all present enjoyed themselves. Mr. and Mrs. N. Jackson have moved to their new home which was recently completed. Miss Etta Hunter of Fredonin was in the city a few days to attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Katie, to Mr. Roy White. Mr. Ike recter has been very sick, but at this writing is reported better. Rev. C. G. Tutt has been suffering with a light attack of lagripe. Mrs. Mary Minnefield, who was indisposed for several days is able to be up and about. Mr. Joe Robinson has been suffering with asthma for several days. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. Mrs. Mary Burkhardt is visiting friends and relatives in Leavenworth. Mrs. Mary Lovejoy entertained with a dinner party on last Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Mary Burkhardt. Miss Marie (Todd entertained Mrs. Mary Burkhardt at a luncheon Sunday, October 6th. ABILENE, KANSAS. Mrs. II. Wharton and children, of Nicodemus, are the guests of her relatives, Mrs. T. Tyler and family. Mr. F. Boyston of Clay Center, was the guest of the Warder family Sunday. The Carnation Art club met with Mrs. Park Weddington, 612 Cottage Avenue, October 4th. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent and a dainty lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet October 11th with Mrs. Roy Jenkins, 1027 Woodard Avenue. All club members will please meet before the end of the month. Mrs. M. Gibson, Mt. and Mrs. B. Gary and Miss Tullie Warder attended the State Convention at Kansas City and returned Monday reporting a good session. Misses Ida Brown and Jessie Williams of Salina, were visitors in the city Sunday. Mr. A. B. White had a misfortune of spraining his ankle by a fall from a wagon. LINCOLN, NEBR Mrs. R. Johnson and Mr. Turner McReynolds were married last week. Mrs. C. W. Brown returned to her home in Denver, Colo., last Sunday. Mrs. Lee Dean is able to be out again. Mr. Major Moore is on the sick list this week. A social was given at Mt. Zion last Monday night. Members of the A. M. R. church are lab rang canvisty to raise money to repair the church in the near future. A stand tally of the ten clubs will be held at Mt. Zion Sunday, October 20th. All are welcome. Dr. May has received word from the special committee of Washington, D.C., that the conference will be held before the President at Washington soon after the Imagination. Representatives Negroes from all over the United States will meet to lay the condition of the Negro before the President and Congress. PEABODY, LAN. Mr. John Powell, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. Hall, went to Newton Tuesday to visit another daughter, Mrs. George Dell, before returning to his home in Rosedale, Kansas. Mr. Bradford Bush of Marion, and family spent Sunday here with relatives. Miss Cecil Bush returned to her home at Marion Monday, after having spent Sunday with her cousin, Mabel Hall. Will Hall was slightly injured while playing foot ball at Marion Friday with the P. H. S. team of this cat. Mr. Vern Reynolds of Marion, Sundayed here. Mr. James Hall was in Newton Tuesday on business. Mr. Walter Davis returned to his home in Kansas City, Mo., after a short visit with his relatives here. Little George Hall of Newton spent Sunday here at the home of his uncle. Misses Mae Levell and Ida McLean of Strong, are expected to arrive soon to visit Miss M. V. Hall. James Hall won blue ribbons with two colts which he owns, at the A. H. T. A. colt exhibit at the city park Friday. DEMOCRATIC TICKET .. Pawnee County Kansas. J. C. McCONNAUGHHAY, Larned, Chairman County Central Committee. H. B. PEARCE, Larned, Secretary County Central Committee. Representative 91st District. A. A. DOERR, ..... Larned County Clerk W. F. TOMLINSON, ..... Garfield County Treasurer. MISS MAY TICKELL, ..... Larned Registrar of Deeds EMIL W. KAISER, ..... Larned County Attorney. J. W. ELGIN, ..... Larned Probate Judge II. J. JACQUART, ..... Larned Sheriff HERBERT DEXTER, .. R. F. D. 2 ..... Larned Clerk of District Court MEN WANTED Immediate Labor at The IOLA PORTLA the year round. Good w 200 men. at The IOLA PORTLAND CEMENT CO.'S Plant the year round. Good wages paid. From 150 to 200 men. POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Advertisement S. B. RIGGS, Republican Candidate For REPRESENTATIVE Larned, Pawnee County ,Kansas. E. E. FRIZELL, Republican Candidate For STATE SENATOR, Thirty-Eighth District, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas A. A. DOERR, Democratic Candidate For REPRESENTATIVE, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas. W. T. STROUD, Republican Candidate For SHERIFF, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas. Progressive... H. J. JACQUART, Democratic Candidate For PROBATE JUDGE Jarred, Pawnee County, Kansas Your Vote Solicited. RANSOM H. BROWN, Democratic Nominee For COUNTY SURVEYOR To the Voters of Sedgewick County: having had 25 years experience in surveying and civil engineering in Sedgewick County. I am personally acquainted with the location of almost every government and legally established corner in the county, also all government and state laws governing the establishment of lines and corners. Remember it is the duty of the county surveyor to establish lines and corners. If you want a county surveyor who can legally and accurately do your work, then you will vote for me.—RANSOM II. BROWN. JOHN W. ADAMS, Republican Candidate For STATE SENATOR, (Sedgwick County.) Your Support and Influence will Be Appreciated-Of the Law Firm of Adams & Adams. R. N. (DICK) DORR, Republican Candidate For REGISTER OF DEEDS Sedgwick County. Will Certainly Appreciate Your Vota. Drop One in for Me, JOHN F. MILLHAUBT, Democratic Candidate For SHERIFF, Sedgwick County, Second Term. Election November 5. W. E. (BERT) KELLER, Republican Candidate For COUNTY CLERK Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. GEO. M. WELLS, Reepublican Candidate For COUNTY ASSESSOR, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas. Vote For... WILLIAM BEGGS, Republican Nominee For Re-election For REGISTER OF DEEDS, (Second Term) Your Vote Will Be Appreciated. H. M. PAYNE, Republican Candidate For COUNTY CLERK Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. EMERSON CAREY, Republican Candidate For STATE SENATOR, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. M. C. BECN, Democratic Candidate For SHERIFF Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. CHARLES L. CARROLL, Democratic Nominee For COUNTY ATTORNEY Great Bend, Kansas. Please announce that I am the Republican nomine for re-election for the office of CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT, Harvey County, Kansas EDWARD DUNKELBERGER, AND CEMENT CO.'S Plant wages paid. From 150 to Vote For... E. W. SLAYMAKER, Democratic Nominees for Re-election SHERIFF, Newton, Harvey County, Kansas Vote For... N. G. PERRYMAN, Republican Nominee For REPRESENTATIVE Newton, Harvey County, Kansas. L. G. HARLIN, Republican Candidate For COUNTY ASSESSOR Newton, Harvey County, Kansas. Vote For.. HARRY HART, Candidate For COUNTY ATTORNEY Newton, Harvey County, Kansas. Remember.. J. S. AMICK, Democratic Candidate for COUNTY ATTORNEY Douglas County, Kansas. Subject to the will of the people November 5th. CHAS. E. MOSS, Candidate For Re-election For CLEKK OF DISTRICT COURT, Your vote is solicited on November 6. Vote for SAMUEL STEWART Republican Nominee for County Treasurer 2nd Term, Wyandotte, County, Kan. J. C. DAVIS Your Friend Son of an Old Veteran Candidate for Coroner Republican Ticket Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kan. Kindly vote for H. S. SWAN Candidate for Legislator from 6th District, Leavenworth County, Kansas. Vote for FRANK FITZWILLIAM for County Attorney of Leavenworth, County. TOM LARKINS Candidate for Sheriff 2nd Term, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kan. Vote For CARL A. RICHARDSON Republican Candidate for .Clerk of the District Court. Hutchinson, Kansas. A vote for Carl Richardson is a vote for the right man in the right place. J. M. CHAIN Republican Candidate For County Treasurer A resident of Sedgwick county for thirty-four years and thoroughly qualified to fill the position. Will Appreciate Your Support. E. T. FOOTE Democrat Candidate for County Attorney Second Term Hutchinson, Reno County, Nan. Election Nov. 5th, 1912 Vote for CHAS. E. MOSS, Republican Candidate for Clark District Court Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. Vote for J. S. AMICK, Candidate for County Attorney, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. Vote for E.R. SIMON The hot soda season is on.—Shawnee Drug Store. "The Fruit of His Polly" is on the way and will be here soon. Miss Carrie Davis spent the week end with Miss Goldie Duke. A cup of hot beef tea is nourishing.—Shawnee Drug Store. Mr. Geo. K. Williams, of Kansas City, spent Sunday in the city the guest of Miss A. Chiles. "The Fruit of His Folly," a drama in five acts, will be one of the coming attractions in the near future. Presiding Elder J. P. C. Taylor and family have moved to Topeka. They are gladly welcomed to our city. Mr. and Miss. I. T. Hattidman are the proud parents of a fine baby boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. Miss Minnie Johnson who is conducting a kindergarten at Lawrence and also attending K. U., spent Sunday in the city with relatives. Vaughn and Fuller have issued a neat card announcing a "Big Mosque and Halloween Ball" at 413 Kansas avenue, Oct. 31. A big time is scheduled and everybody is welcome. Mesdames Anna Stoll and Marie North and baby, of Kansas City, Mt. were called here last week on account of the illness of their mother, Miss Lucy Chiles and sister, Miss Juba Chiles. Miss Elsie Deemp of Salt Lake, Utah, Mrs. J. T. John-on and son of Kans-as City, Mo., and Mr. Tom Me-Adoo of Salt Lake, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ru sell and family a few days last week. Mrs. Moses Mitchell, of Noodenus, who has spent several weeks in the city with her daughter, Miss Nellie, on Loen street, left Wednesday for Omaha, Nebr., to visit with another daughter, before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Williams are now domiciled in Kansas City, Mo. where they expect to make their future home. Mrs. Williams has opened a hair dressing parlor and her opening announcement will soon appear. A mass meeting for men and women will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at St. Simon Episcopal church 7th at., and Western ave., under auspices of the Y. M. C. A. Rev. C. G. Fishback will make the address. Subject: "The Life That Counts." Mr. Chas. C. Lytle has ordered new fixtures for his barbesshop and in a few days will be doing business at the same old stand. Eveything will be up-to-now, which means that he will have the finest shop in the city for the accommoation of colored people. Miss Edna Cantrell is spending a few weeks at Minneapolis, Kans., attending an invalid white lady. Miss Cantrell did not finish her studies as a trained nurse, but she is in great demand where no serious cases are involved, and she is making good. Church of St. Simon the Cyrene. Rev. Geo. Gilbert Walker, minister in charge. Sunday services: Morning prayer and sermon, 11 a. p.m. Evensong and sermon, 4:30 p. m. Sunday school, 10 a. m. At 3 p. m. there will be a service in the interest of the Y. M. C. A. work (Kansas Ave. Dept.) Everbody is cordially invited to all these services. Miss Rosetta Coleman of Emporia, a teacher in the public schools of Muskogee, Okla., was in the city Wednesday, en route to Manhattan on a visit to her brother who is attending the Agricultural college. From Manhattan she will go to Emporia to visit her mother and family. Miss Coleman paid her respects to The Plaindealer. Mr. Chas. Blakely, Republican candidate for representative for the Thirty-fourth District, comprising the Second, Third and Fourth ward, is a man who is interested in the welfare of the residents of Topeka and the business men and the laboring clars will make no mistake in putting him in the legislature. You can depend upon him to work for the upbuilding of Topeka and Shawnee county as well as the state. Vote for Blakely.—Adv. Try a cup of hot chocolate.—Shawnee Drug Store. Mrs. Sallie Smith of Carbondale, visited in the city Sunday. Mr. Jno. Johnson, who suffered a paralytic stroke sometime ago, is improving slowly. Mrs. Ford of Bonner Springs spent Sunday in the city with her daughter, Misses Aurora and Edna Ford. Miss Agnes Wheatley of St. Joe attended the Tee-pook-a party and was the guest of Misses Almeda and Gustava Brewer. Miss. Jane Willis spent a few days this week in Emporia, the guest of her granddaughter, Miss Rena Patton, who is attending the State Normal. Miss Pearl Rhodes, who is attending the State Normal in Emporia attended the Tee-pook-a party last Friday and also remained over Saturday and Sunday with parents. Grand Master E. J. Hawkins of P. Scott and Chairman Fred Roundtree will be in Kansas City tomorrow to get out a complaint for Jennings for embezzlement of W. and O. Fund of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. The Inter-State Literary association will hold its annual meeting in Topeka during the Christmas holidays. All societies of the city should get busy and choose their delegates, so that the representatives can be selected for the city. Write to F. Roundtree, chairman of the executive committee, Topeka, Kansas. The Tree-pook-a club was host to 150 friends at a "Corn Jigging" October 15 at Metropolitan hall. The hall was anti-tactically decorated in corn husk and everyone was dressed suited for the occasion. Apples, color and doughnut were served throughout the evening. The Owl orchestra, who furnished music was at their best and upon leaving all that could be heard was a murmur of a jolly time. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Douglas, and Mr. Mose Mitchell and daughter, Mr. Nellie, spent Monday at Grantville, guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Oden. They report a most excellent time and say that a day with the Odens in this prosperous community is worth ten pays of any city life. The day will be long remembered by those who enjoyed the hospitality of this most excellent family. Prof. John L. Harrison has returned from Washington, D. C., where he was called to be at the bedside of his brother, Dr. Charles Harrison, who passed away while he was en route. Dr. Harrison was one of the most prominent and widely known physicians in the District of Columbia, and was formerly president of the "Monicans." He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Prof. Harrison has the deepest sympathy of a wide circle of warm friends throughout the state. Hon. Cyril Lindell, noted orator and journalist, who for several weeks has been in the city working for the Democratic National committee, left for Kansas City Wednesday. Mr. Lindell and Mr. Adolph Griffin, manager of The Plaindealer, are old time "pals" and were associated together in the publication of the Utah Plaindealer. This was some twenty years ago when Negro journals were few and far between. These grand old boys paved the way for Negro journals, and we are sorry that they did not get to see each other, but both being on duty bound were forced to travel ways that run not together. The Oriental Art club met Thursday of last week at the home of Mrs. H. I. Monroe, 1156 Clay street, with Miss E. Bunch as hostess. The club was called to order by Mrs. A. R. Jackson, president. Minutes of the preceding meeting were read by Miss Twieman, the secretary and adopted. The order of business proceeded and various committees were appointed to report at the next meeting. There was considerable discussion in reference to artistic work and relations to art by the members of the club. The club has made wonderful progress during its organization. After business a delightful three course lunch was served and all dined most sumptuously. The club adjourned to meet Oct. 24th, at 3 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. M. Jones, 1190 Buchanan street, with Mrs. Houston Jackson as hostess. AN ANNOUNCEMENT. Mrs. Charles R. Johnson wishes to announce the opening of a "Poro" hair dressing parlor at 832 Kansas Ave. Braldas, switches, transformations, etc., made to order. 'Pone 3694 FOR DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS COLD SODAS, CANDIES, ETC. THE BIG NEW DRUG STORE. Corner Third and Kansas Ave. JAMES WHITE and J. H. HARRIS Try a cup of hot tomato toner.— Shawnee Drug Store. Don't forget to hear Mme. Anita Patti Brown at St. John A. M. E. church Thursday night, October 31. The B. Y. P. U. of Shiloh Baptist church will give a Hallowe'en social in the basement October 31. Come and let the gypsies read your fortune. Dr. O. A. Taylor will lecture at St. John A. M. E. church Sunday, October 27 at 7:30 p. m. Principal subject, "Tuberculosis." It will be both interesting and instructive. The public is invited to attend. The Aid Society of the Second Christian church will have a food sale at Brown's Drug Store Saturday, October 26. Everything in the way of catables will be sold. Everyone is invited to come. Among those who attended the Tee-pook-a Corn Gigging were, Messis, Edw. Baker, Jr., Claude, Jones, Franklin Bidley, Junior Jenkins, Elgin Woody, Clyde Taylor, Bruce Copeland and Wright; Misses Carrie Davis, Katherine Grant, Hazel Hunst and Stokes of Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hall entertained at six o'clock dinner Monday evening complimentary to Miss Elie Decamp of Salt Lake, Utah, her sister, Mrs. J. T Johnson and son, I R., of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. Tom McAdon of Salt Lake, Utah and Miss Fritz McAdon. Senator John T. Chaney, chairman of the Taft and Sherman (regular) Republican county central committee, has called a meeting of that body at the National hotel for tomorrow afternoon. All of the pure in heart are expected to be in attendance as business of grave importance will be considered. WANTED AGENTS: To write life and insurance policies for Shawnee Co. NTA'L LIFE INSURANCE CO Chicago, Ill. T. W. TROUPE, State Agent 428 Lincoln St., Topeka, Kan. State Agent, Cafe and Restaurant Basement: 404 Kansas Avenue. Meals 15a. Lanah at all hours. Everything First-class. MRS. MATTIE HARDISON, Prop. LABOR MEN'S HEADQUARTERS Full line tobacco, cigars and soft drinks. Pool and billiards. W. J. HAWKER, PROP. 508 W. Railroad St., N. Topeka. Mrs. A. F. Farris, Hairdressing and Hair Wrek. Massage and Shampooing a Specialty. 920 College Ave., Topeka, Kaz. You are invited to visit MRS. CHAS. R. JOHNSON at her "PORO" Hair Dress- ing Parlor, 832 KANSAS AVENUE Braids, Switches, Transformations, etc., made to order. Phone 3494. Write H. R. Graham, W. U. Sta- tion, Quindaro, Kans., for a snap in store building, fixture, stock. Across street from W. U. UNION HOTEL CAFFE. 127 W. Railroad St. M. G. MURPHY, Prop. Board and Lodging Everything First Class NORTH TOPEKA, KANSAS Miss. James Brown left last week to visit her mother at San Antonio, Tex. About fifteen Lawrence friends attended the funeral of Miss Mary Jordan Wednesday. APPLES FOR SALE! Hand picked Wine Saps, Jonathans, Ben Davis and other varieties at 500 bu. C. Chivers, Phone 3961n3 Tecumseh. Mrs. Lizzie Stales and nephew, Dr. Sylvester Banks, of Kansas City, Kan., attended the funeral of their cousin, Miss Mary Jordan, held in this city last Wednesday. Dr. Banks was an agreeable caller at this office. Passed to a Higher Life. A shade of sadness mounted the face of most of our citizens Monday when the news went out over the city that Miss Mary Bell Jordan had passed away that morning at her home, 1187 Lane street at 4:30. "Miss Mary is dead," was uttered in low sorrowful tones, and many strong hearted men turned their backs and brushed away a tear, as the news was born to them. She was the friend of mock and low, and her light heart and cheerful disposition brought sunshine and hope into the fruits of the dissolve. Her way was the Christian way, and her words a soothing balm to the conscience of the wayward. She delighted in performing family duties for others, and in willing hands and really felt the need of admiration to the com church, labor and social life, he was an the worker, and in a splendid executive ability and natural gift to lead and govern in such a pot factor in hospit and these actions which have proven power to the uplift and advance of society, and her work will ever stand a witness monument to the who placed deeds above word. "He ye always ready for ye in w not when the son of man cometh, and I thus she lived throughout her short journey across his highway, and when the passenger came, passed out of the world at peace with food and man. All through the long dreary months of her pain and suffering, she bore her burdens alone at would have her, and ever looked to and trusted in He who will "I lead me to a rock that is higher than 1." Thus it all ends. The will of an All-wise Providence has been done, and the world made better through the earthly being of a noble, Christian lady who has passed from our midst to enjoy the fruits of her labors. Funeral services were held from Saint John A. M. E. church of which she was a member, on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. J. T. Smith obeiating. He paid an eloquent and glowing tribute to the memory of the deceased, and the choir, which she had served so faithfully and well rendered a number of very touching selections. Deceased was a member of Rebecca chapter, No. 8, O. E. S., and the Benevolent Society, serving as secretary of both, the latter for twelve years. She was also connected with the Sheldon Kindergarten from its beginning and taught for many years. Miss Jordan was fully aware that the end was near, and on Sunday before her death, carefully prepared her obituary. Two, carriage loads of beautiful floral offerings from churches, lodges and friends, among which were beautiful designs from Lawrence and Kansas City, tells of the esteem in which she was held throughout the community. Mary Bell Jordan was born near Nashville, Tenn. January 18, 1873, and was reared and educated in the schools of Topeka. She united with Saint John A. M. E. church under the pastorate of Rev. H. B. Parks, now bishop. In April 1891 became a member of the Congregational church choir when nine years of age and worked constantly with the choirs and various Sunday Schools until her health failed about two years ago. Decreased is survived by mother, father, two sisters-in-law, a brother, Mr. Jack Jordan, of Prinidad, Colo., and a large number of relatives and friends. Her remains were interred in Ritchie cemetery. The society folk of Topeka will be pleased to read the followinig notes taken from the Nashville (Tenn.) Globe in regard to Miss Rae Thompson, who is visiting in that city. The Globe says: "Miss Rae Thompson, of Topeka, Kansas, who is visiting in the city, is president of the LesCommencant club, of Topeka. This club is composed of young girls, twenty in number, who look after the settlement work of the city. This club is P. O. Box 298. Palace Mead 933 Kansas Everything THE CUT RA UNDER NEW CARL FOWLER, Stonestreet Undertakers and X00142 Cash C ...Wills Coal, Wood, Kin Cheaper than in Topeka. P Honest Weigh Telephone 3726. DAVIS FUEL CO. Has All Kinds of .Coal. PHONE 1698 Cash Coal Co., ...Will Sell You.. Coal, Wood, Kindling and Feed Cheaper than any dealer in in Topeka. Prompt delivery, Honest Weights our Motto. known all over the state for its charitable work. Miss Thompson has traveled extensively over the West in the interest of this work."... "Miss Rae Thompson, a graduate of Topeka, Kansas High school, and also from the music department of Emporia, is in the city the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Eddie M. Dickerson, of Fourteen North High street. Miss Thompson is the daughter of Prof. B. T. Thompson." The Sigma Beta Girls entertained Saturday night at the beautiful home of Miss Maggie Moss, complimentary to the out of town guests who attended the Tee-pook-a club party. The affair was one of the most unique of the season. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white, the colors being carried out in full. The evening was spent in playing progressive whist and dancing. The prize was won by Miss Cleo Morgan. The visitors present were, Misses Carrie Davis and Catherine Grant of Lawrence; Messrs. J. Jenkins and Franklin Bradley of Kansas City. Mr. Oscar Hall is meeting with great success on a farm near Waukrarussa. His wife, formerly Miss Lottie Washington, and baby were in the city last week visiting relatives and friends. She says they are getting along nicely on the farm. Here are two young people, reared in the city who have a fine education as well as a trade, but in order to be free and enjoy life, have resorted to the farm and are doing nicely. Let others take notice and follow. TRADE OR SALE.—A bargain on two good Pool Tables. Will trade them for lots or take cash. Here is a splendid opportunity to get two good tables cheap. Address, Mrs. Charlotte E. Giles, Manhattan, Kav. Mrs. A. S. Clark left Wednesday morning for Horton, where she will spend several days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Holloway. H. C. WILSON, Dc. THE FINEST CREOLE WIGS in the United States. There you can comb and redress the same as your own hair. Write for Free Catalogue. Address SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR CO. Shreveport, La. at Market... Nas Avenue. g in Season. ATE MARKET. MANAGEMENT. Manager & Gaines, Funeral Directors. We carry on UNDERFAKING GOODS in the State. We over sleep. Three Families are in attendance. 436 Quincy St. Phone 52 The Coal Co., Sell You... Handling and Feed in any dealer in Prompt delivery, puts our Motto. : Cor. 13th and Monroe With 25 or 50 trained children in a grand concert at Metropolitan hall Miss. James Buford will soon have all Topka wondering how it was done Miss Christina Bell, who has been all at her home, 941 Pilmore street for the past three months, peacefully passed away one day this week. Her brother, Mr. N. G Bell, of Newton, attended the funeral. She was 18 years of age. Manhattan can boast of having two buscom widows, who are conducting a fine confectionary, grocery store and boarding house. Mrs. Charlotte R. Giles and mother, Mrs. Baller, are proprietors. They are very industrious and are doing a nice business. The widows seem to develop into good business women after a few years experience in married life. The Baptist State Convention held at Kansas City, Kansas last week at the First Baptist church, Rev. Boren pastor, was a gathering of pleasure and profit. Much credit is due the pastor and the committee of ladies who served meals to the delegates. Everybody was treated royally and enjoyed themselves. Rev. E. Arlington Wilson was re-elected president for another year. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the Matter of the Estate of Angeline L. Skinner, deceased. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. All creditors and all others interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that at 10 o'clock a.m. on the 4th day of December, 1912, said day being the first Monday of said month and the first day of the December, 1912 term. I shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and for an order of the court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of Angeline L. Skinner deceased. (First Published in the Topeka Plain dealer October 18, 1912.) MRS. LUCY STEVENSON Serves Thom "BEST EVER" MEALS, LUNCHES, AND SHORT ORDERS Everything First-class. 314 E. 1st St. Topeka, Kansas. 1 RANK R. WILSON, S. --- Landauer MERCANTILE CO. EXCLUSIVE LADIES STORE LARNED, KANSAS Underwear, W. B. Corsets, Redfery Coats and Suits, Millinery, Iron clad Hosery, Drp ' Misses and Childrens' Sh W. Newmar Dry Gon Munsing Underwear, W. B. Corsets, Redfery Coats and Suits, Miltinery, Iron clad Hosery, Drp Goods, Ladies' Misses and Childrens' Shoes, Etc. G. W. Newmar Dry Goods Company EMPODIA, KANSAS DRY GOODS for appadel of all kinds for Men, Women and CH FIREST PRICES. especially appreciate the patronage of the only invite them to our store. D. Rorabaugh Dr. Emporia, -- Kansas. —EVERYTHING IN— MY GOODS, Ladies' wear millinery, carpets and Shoes Merchandise at reliable prices. Courteous SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK Amerers' Co-Opera ntile Co., Jetmore, ...Does a General... ercantile Busi is rapidly demonstrating the prop co-operation is the remedy for p mercial evils. When in Jetmore call. JNO. C. BUR and wearing appadel of all kinds for Men, Women and Children at FAIREST PRICES. We especially appreciate the patronage of the colored people and cordially invite them to our store. Emporia, Kansas. -EVERYTHING IN- DRY GOODS, Ladies' Ready-to-wear Garments, Millinery, carpets and Shoes. Reliable Merchandise at reliable prices. Courteous treatment to everyone. SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK. Farmers' Co-Operative Mercantile Co., Jetmore, Kansas ...Does a General... and is rapidly demonstrating the proposition that co-operation is the remedy for present commercial evils. When in Jetmore, give us a call. JNO. C. BURNS. Mg'r WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. It is the best thing I ever used for making curly hair so smooth. I have not unshipped my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S.C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubble and naturally hair and Ford's Royal White Shin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and at the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Organized Ox Murrow Company, Chicago, Ill. R PIANO SA OUR PIANO SALE ```markdown ``` A. A Doerr Mer Larned, All First-class Cooks "KEYSTON Doerr Mercantile Com Larned, Kansas. class Cooks Want KEYSTONE FLOUR A. A Doerr Mercantile Company, Larned, Kansas. Try it Now. Every Sack Guaranteed. Keystone Milling Company, WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager. GEO. EYSELL DRUG Union Depot Drug Sto TIG, President and Manager. D. EYSELL DRUG Union Depot Drug Sto Keystone Milling Company, Larned, Kansas WILL H. WITTIG, President and Manager. Mail Orders Prompily Attended. Opposite Waiting Room. All the Best Brand of Whiskey—Bottled in 1036 Union Avenue KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Home Phone West 360 Bell Ph All the Best Brand of Whiskey—Bottled in venue KANSAS CITY, MISSOU West 360 Bell Phon 1036 Ualon Avenue KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Home Phone West 360 Bell Phone West 668 edfery Suits, Millinery, clad Hosery, Drp Goods, Childrens' Shoes, Etc mar Dry Goods Company GOODS for Men, Women and Children at the patronage of the colored people our store. baugh Dry Goods company Kansas. THING IN— IDS, Ladies' Ready-to- wear Garments petts and Shoes. the prices. Courteous treatment t R YOUR MONEY BACK. No-Operative Jetmore, Kansas General... e Business strating the proposition the remedy for present When in Jetmore, give JNO. C. BURNS, Mg'r NO SALE is attracting more than local attention. Primos have been sold in all adjacent counties. On easy payments makes it possible for every industrious home to have a musical with its attendant blessings. Music hath charms. It makes home a better place to live. Write or 'phone us and we will call. and see you at once. cantile Company, Kansas. Want E FLOUR." Company, Larned, Kansas anger. DRUG CO., Drug Store of Whiskey-Bottled in Bond. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Bell Phone West 668. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gough entertained very pleasantly at their home on Third Avenue in honor of their daughter' Mrs. J. H. Crowder's birthday. Dinner was set after which names and music were the features of evening. Mrs. Crowder received 97 birthday gifts. Mrs. Gough was assisted by her daughter, Lillian. Mrs. Seigt. Curtis returned to It took Nebraska after spending a few days with friends. B. Adams of Topeka, was in the city on business and while here was the guest of Lee Gough. Mr. Frank Wilson spent a few days in Kansas City. Mississ Mattie Hamilton and Lizzie Black of Kansas City are in the city, the guests of relatives. Mr. Harvey Spears has returned to the city after touring the south with the Parker Carnival Co. We are pained to know of the serious illness of Mrs. Sergt. B. Moore. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Army Service School Detachment will give a dance in their quarters Saturday night. MAPLE HILL, KAN. Mrs. Henry Johnson and daughter returned home Sunday from their visit. T. M. Wallace of Kansas City, is visiting his family here. Mrs. B. Welch is visiting in Paxico this week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bolton and daughter Sundayed in Paxico. Rev. B. C. Duke was the guest of Marion Wallace an family Sunday. A number from here attended the funeral at Paxico Sunday. Miss Amanda Oliver of Topeka, was the guest of her brother, Mr. Shelve Oliver. Mrs. Annie Miller of Topeka, spent Sunday at home. Mr. and Mrs. James DePrice spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mrs. DePrice. Mr. James Nichols of Paxico, Sundayed here. Mr. Jessie James of Wabaunsee, Sundayed here. Miss Ada Walls, who has been here the past three weeks is in Rossville visiting her sister, Mrs. W. Jones. PAOLA, KAN. Mr. Thomas Ellison left for his home in Chicago Wednesday after spending two weeks here visiting his little son and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellison. Mr. Ellison is doing well in Chicago and his Paola friends are always pleased to see him. Rev. Harden Davis of Osawatomie, filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. church Sunday in the absence of the pastor, Rev. B. R. Ross. Miss Zola B. Lowry taught in her father's place last week while he attended the conference of colored men at Lawrence and visited his son who is attending the State University. Hon. W. W. Evans of Hutchinson, will address the Taft Republicans J. W. Gaston, President D. B. Zook, Vice-President. J. M. Roberts, Sec'y-Treas. W. L. McLaughlin, Genl. Mg'r. The Farmers' Mercantile Co. Hardware, Implements, Huggies, Wagons, Plumbing and Tinning. Corner Fifth and Broadway LARNED, KAN. , Phone No. 5 Anything You Want For the Home in House Furniture You can find at our store and your patronage will be ap- prociated. "Home of the Quality Kind." Great Bend Furniture Company, GREAT BEND, KANS. W. S. HENRION, Drugs Cor. Central Ave. and Main St. Wichita, Kan. PRICE LIST SENT FREE UPON APPLICATION RIEGER'S Monogram WHISKEY Express Prepaid 8 Full Quarts Rieger's Monogram $5 Private Stock 4 Full Quarts Rieger's Monogram $3 Extra Fine FREE two sample bottles, gold tipped glass and lattice screen with every order Great $20,000 customers have proven UK or a whiskey is far the best over distilled. For smoothness and mellowness the whiskey has been equalled. Send gift certificates with order. Money refunded if whiskey is not perfectly made factory. Order today J. RIEGER & CO. 2768 Sonson Street, Kansas City, Mo. Friday night at the court house. Mrs. G. W. Lowry and her daughter, Miss Zola, were in LaCygne Saturday on business. There is a colored man in Paola, who runs a business depending for its success, on the colored people, who refused to put up bills in his place announcing the celebration Sept. 22. Why can't some of our best young ladies aspire a little higher for companions than "jail birds" and "crap" shooters? Mr. George Kemper has moved to Paola from Hillsdale. Mr. Kemper and family are valuable additions to our population. OSWEGO, KANSAS Mr. Judd Nero, of Chetopa, attended Zatadatha Lodge No. 39 Wednesday evening. Mrs. Chaiay Roberts of Kansas City, Mo, spent a few days in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sillman. The Stewartdess board of the A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. P. H. Smiley one day this week. Owing to the inclement weather the attendance was small. A very enjoyable time was reported at the home of Mrs. Lillie Bedell on Friday evening of last week. A shower was given on Miss Katie Hunter. She received many useful articles and all enjoyed themselves. The following persons were in attendance: Mesdames Chaiay Roberts, Sylvia Bailey, Lula Mason, Armita Brown, Lutie Roberts, Francis Barbita, Nancy Landis; Misses Lottle Washington, Tempie Johnson, Bessie Irvin, Corinne Williams, Katie Hunter. Light refreshments of punch, wafers and candy were served. All departed wishing Miss Katie many happy returns of the ay. Mr. N. B. Landis arrived home Tuesday night from Kansas City. Rev. Lamb of the M. E. church was in Chetopa Sunday. Messrs. Walter McBride and several others went to Cherryvale to work last week. Mr. Byron Elms of Vinita is portering for the Condon Mercantile Company of this city. A new organization was organized this week which shall be known as the Labette county club. We wish it a success. Mrs. Harwell visited a few days with friends at Carthage last week and had a pleasant time. Mr. Floyd Cavatte visited over Sunday with his parents. The members of M. H. church gave a soil Saturday night. 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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. PEARL McNEAL, National Secretary. Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, toilet and Fancy Articles. Fine Perfumery, Books and Stationery, Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes. Nyal's Family Medicines. C. F. Claassen, President. C. B. Warkenstin, Vice President, H. H. Johnston, Cashier. C. W. Claassen, Asst. Cashier. The Kansas State Bank. Capital and Surplus $92,000. NEWTON, KANSAS. Directors: C. D. Warkentin, S. M. Swartz, Dr. J T. Attell, J. H. Linn, J. H. McNair, S. A. Hanlin, J. A. Randall, J. I. Reigier, Thos. Sheridan, John Dlinger, C. F. Claassen. COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR. We are the largest manufacturers of Colored People's Hair. We make Wigs, Switches, Braids, Transformations, and all styles of hair that can comb the same as your own hair. We also sell straight combs, toilet articles, hair nets and cut hair by the pound. Our prices are lower than those quoted elsewhere. Send two cent stamp for catalog. Agents Wanted Humania Hair Co., Dept. "G," 23 Duane Street, New York City. FOR PREVENTING BLAST FROM FALLING OUT, MONITOR AND MARK OF SCALE DEFORMATION OF INITIATIONS, SET THE CONNECTION UP IN 25+ AND 50+ BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S MAKE ON EVERY PACKAGE TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION. MAKES THE SKIN WHITEN IMMINENTLY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN, UNEXCEELLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND PRECKLES. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIES CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU MONTH AT THE PULPING PRESS WITH SHOW BOTTLES. LAKE SHELL CO. 344 THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 223 LAKE ST. DEPT. 318 AGENTS & WRITERS . . Druggist. 603 Commercial Street 'Phone 326 EMPORIA, KANSAS ```markdown ``` MADE BY HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLU and privileges to women. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each House thereof concurring therein: That the following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas be hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection, namely: Section 1. The rights of citizens of the state of Kansas to vote and hold office shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex Sec. 2 This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the election for representatives to the Legislature in the year 1912. The amendment to the constitution granting equal rights and privileges to women" and the vote for or against such amendment shall be taken as provided by law. Sec. 3. This amendment, if adopted, shall be known as section 8 of article 5 of the constitution of the state. Kansas. Sec. 4 This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publicantion in the statute book. Passed the House February 7, 1911. Passed the Senate February 8, 1911. Approved February 9, 1911. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original House Concurrent Resolution No. 3, now on file in my office. CHAS H. SESSIONS, Secretary of State. Condensed Statement of the COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK Independence, Kansas. Loans and discounts.....$916,340.31 Banking house.....10,000.00 Cash and sight exchange.....$517,061.20 Demand loans 248,161.55 U.S. Bonds at par.....141,161.67 Bonds and warrants.....125,000.00 Due from U. S. Treasurer 3,750,000-1,035,137.42 Total.....$1,961,477.73 LIABILITIES Capital.....$100,000.00 Surplus and undivided profits.....168,516.08 Circulation.....75,000.00 Deposits.....1,617,961.65 Total. $1,901,477.78 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. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Leavenworth Man Forced by Law to Pay Back Subscription. 10 Pay Bath Subscription. A man in Kansas was sued by a Leavenworth paper for 16 years de-linquent subscription. The jury awarded the paper a judgment for $24, and the court costs were over $100, not counting the attorney fee. Is the place where you can get most anything at reasonable prices. This you can do at the Serves all its patrons alike without reference to race, color or condition. It is always ready, always willing, always efficient and always obedient. It gives more than it gets and there is no prospering without it. SNOW FLAKE WHITF LAUNDRY SOAP SNOW FLAKE Suitable for Every Use The New Fragrant Glycerine Soap POND LILY For the Toilet and Bath Made of Pure Vegetable Oils COBB'S NO RUBBING SOAP COBB'S No Rubbing Soap OUR GUARANTY - Mint using any part of your soap if it may be greasy, gross, unstructured, or otherwise poorly purified. KANSAS CITY SOAP CO. Used for laundering delicate fabrics, dainty laces and lace curtains . . . Kansas City Soap Co. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. FETTERS BROS. Proprietors. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. The Grant Art club was delightfully entertained on Thursday of last week at the home of Mrs. S. Carroll, which was beautifully decorated in sililax, while Amaerlen Beauty roses and carnations graced every suitable place in the room. Roll call was responded to by quotations, after which the afternoon was spent in music, conversation and fancy work. The hostess then served an appetizing and delicious luncheon. Members present were Mrs. S. Carroll, president; Mrs. G. W. Allison, vice president; Mrs. E. Owens, secretary; Mrs. M. Wooten, Mrs. S. G. Toole, Mrs. Mabel Plummer, Mrs. Gladys Stevenson, Mrs. H. Calendar, and Mrs. Jobe. All left declaring Mrs. Carroll an ideal hostess. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Gladys Stevenson. Mr. J. B. Stradford, a prominent lawyer and real estate man of Tulsa, Okla., is visiting in the city. Mr. H. Maitland of Pensacola, Fla. in the city at present enroute to Coffeyville. Unique in every detail and charmingly carried out was the sting party given by Dr. G. W. Allison last Saturday evening at the M. and O. hall for the fifty boys who play in the band. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion, while a huge bunch of Killarney roses graced the center of the table. The menu consisted of seven courses and was stag all the way through, even from limb-burger down to beer. All report a royal good time. Mr. G. W. Bradford of Chicago, Ill. is in the city at present contemplating the tailoring business. The members of the C. M. E. church entertained in honor of their anniversary and all report a pleasant time. Some of the young people are planning on having a Halloween party. It will be a house affair and much pleasure is anticipated. The Imperial Art club was entertained Oct. 17th, at the home of Miss. S. G. Toole, 25 East Sherman street, Prayer by the chaplain. Roll call was answered by "How we spent the summer," which was good. A program was then rendered. Miss B. Bell, instrumental solo; Mrs. P.Washington, paper: "How to Interest Our Women in Club Work," which was most excellent, and was discussed by each member; Mrs. J. Bell, vocal solo, and was very splendidly sung. Miss Stutten ended the program with a very sweet vocal solo. The guests were Mrs. Shackleford of this city, and Mrs. M. C. Rhoten of Junction City, each of whom gave an interesting talk. The hostess served a most bountiful and delicious three course luncheon, which was immensely enjoyed by all. Also a very pleasant afternoon was spent. The club will meet next with Mrs. J. Bell, 620 W. 14th street. LAWRENCE, KAN. Miss Elnora Williams of Abilene, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Paris. Miss Phyllis Barker entretained the Syllogus girls Monday evening. Miss Ora Davis has returned from Kansas City where she spent several days visiting Mrs. Flossie Harris. Mr. Joseph Bowers came over from Lansing to accompany his wife home who has been visiting here for the past month to improve her health. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ellis of Topaka visited their mother, Mrs. Benj. Ellis, last week. Miss. Mary Parker of Denver, was called to the funeral of her brother, Mr. Silas Eaves, who died Monday of last week. He was a member of the Compact Masons, who had charge of the funeral. Miss Hazel Schloss was taken suddenly all and her mother, Mrs. Porter, of Mitchison, was called to her bedside. We all hope for her speedy recovery. Mrs. ElRice departed for her home in Oshkosh. Wife, after spending several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Bride. The Syllogue girls have issued invitations for a halloween party Oct. 11. Thursday eve! What of it? Halloween, and a crowd of boys and girls will gather just to have a jolly good time. So, Oct. 31, Smith hall, howare your fate if not in the place at quarter past eight. The following young people attended the "Corn Jig" dance at Topeka Misses Carrie Davis, Catherine Grant Lazzie Stokes, Hazel Hurst, Agnes Wheatley, Mosey, Elpin Woody, B. Copeland, Willie Wright, Edward Baker, J. Jennings, Franklin Bradley. Mr. Richard Elliott took a squad of football boys to Kansas City on Friday of last week. Mr. George Washington and Mr. Claiborne of Clinton, spent Sunday in Lawrence. Quite a number of strangers were in the city on Thursday of last week attending the State Conference and among these were Rev. J. R. Ransom Hon. Jas. H. Guy, Judge A. M. Thomas, Hon. T. W. Troupe and Mr John M. Dorsey of Topeka; Hon. T. W. Bell and A. T. Kerr of Leavenworth; Hon. W. W. Fisher, Judge I. F. Bradley and Hon. I. B. Blackburn of Kansas City; Prof. G. W. Lowery of Paola; Hon. W. W. Evans of Hutchinson Mr. C. C. Officer of Paxico, and a host of others who were too busy to be found. The Conference adopted some strong resolutions endorsing President Taft and condemning the Bull Moose gang who are running on the Republican ticket still claiming to be Republicans. Mr. Perry Clemens, Democratic candidate for state auditor, is a native son, and cashier of the First National Bank of Hamilton, Greenwood county. He is capable and competent to fill the office he seeks, and a splendid business man, and if elected would tender good service to the state. He comes from a family of Warriors. His father served in the late Civil war and his mother had three brothers that followed the Old Flag J. through the Southland, one of whom never returned. His father was with Gun. Sherman on his march to the sea, and ended with him at the Nation's Capital. He was in many engagements, beginning at Iouka, Miss, and assisted many colored people to freedom. Young Clemens inherits that friendliness for colored people, and says that if elected, he will act as in the past, always accord them a square deal, and a man's chance. Mr. Clemens was in Topka during the Woodrow Wilson rally, and made many warm friends while here. Political Advertisement Mr. and Mrs. Andy Charles entertained at six o'clock dinner Sunday. Coveis were laid for the following seven: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Monroe, Mrs. Waldon and Mr. and Mrs. Charles. Rev. Gaines of Ardmore preached Sunday morning and evening at Second Baptist church. Mrs. Millie Thompson of Ardmore, Okla., is stopping in our city for a few weeks. W. H. Johnson has gone to Oakland, Calh., to reside permanently. He has gone into business. Mrs. A. B. Smith has returned from a ten days visit in Topeka with relatives and friends. Rev. J. Cable of Independence, en route to Wichita stopped over Saturday and visited with his grandson, Lenoy Moore of Southwestern college. Thornton Johnson of Newton was a visitor here Friday. The C. T. T. club met with Mrs. A. Charles Wednesday. The roll call was answered to with timely topics. Thirty minutes was spent in study and an hour in needle work, after which a dainty two course lunch was served by the hostess. Mr. James Nichols gave a sumptuous dinner Sunday evening at Brown's restaurant. Covers were laid for Mrs. A. Nichols, Miss Pearl Harding, Mrs. J. W. Wood, Mr. B. A Johnson, Mr. A. Nichols. Arthur Coventon, aged 24, nephew of A. B. Smith, was brought home from Sedalia, Mo. Wednesday, having died there Sunday. The funeral was conducted at the A. M. E. church, Rev. R. Richardson of Arkansas City, officiating. Services Strictly Alacuart. SANUEL H. COX, Prop. E. E. Frizelle, Who Will Be Elected State Senator from the 38th District in Pawne County. We present to our many readers of this district the platform of Mr. E. E. Frizell. He will carry it out to the letter. He is a man who has la- Frizell's Pla ell's Platform. Frizell's Platform. I stand for the principles advocated by by the progressive Republicans. I believe in the initiative and referendum, the recall, a presidential preference primary and the election of United States Senators by popular vote. Mankind struggled for ages for the privilege of self government. I believe it to be the highest duty that rests upon an American citizen to take an active interest in all public questions and see to it that this becomes and remains, in fact well as in name, a government of, for and by the people. I stand for a Greater Western Kansas. I believe the possibilities of this section of the state are enormous. I am in favor of all things E. E. FRIZELL. You'll be Happy if You Vote For H. F. SU Democratic State S Stafford, Barton and Roy C. Trimbl your support and will greatly W. W. Guthrie ty Attorney, Atchison county J. W. Orr, on the sires next District, Atchison county. B. P. WAGGE Democratic ticket for Senator counties. LOUIS B Humboldt, Democrat clerk district I will appreciate your vote at Vote For Edwa Dunkelb Republican Nor clerk of dist OF HARVEY COUNT He has made good. Candidate for clata YOUR SUPPORT. A vote for bla in the RIGHT place. ELECTION TUESDAY, Vote for... L. P. K WINFIELD, KANSAS, DEMOCR State S If You Don't Know my Record, You Vote For... Stafford, Barton and Rice counties W.W.Guthrie, Republican, is asking your vote and support for County Attorney, Atchison county. He will appreciate it. J. W. Orr, on the Democratic ticket desires to represent you in the next Legislature. Second District, Atchison county. Vote for him. B. P. WAGGENER, nough said. On the Democratic ticket for Senator Atchison and Jackson counties. Humboldt, Democratic candidate for clerk district court I will appreciate your vote at the election, Nov. 5, '12. OF HARVEY COUNTY KANSAS. He has made good. Candidate for SECOND TERM ard will appreciate YOUR SUPPORT. A vote for him; a vote for the RIGHT man in the RIGHT place. ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1912. Vote for... L. P. KING, WINFIELD, KANSAS, DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOP State Senator If You Don't Know my Record, Ask Your Neighbor. Your Friend, Attorney General John S. D Will A John S. Dawson Will Appreciate Your Support bored and struggled through life and has gone to the top of the ladder of fame, and is known throughout Kansas as a good roads booster. He has been mayor of Larned for sixteen years without salary, as he has always contributed his salary to the poor and needy. in reason that will total toward the development of these possibilities. Especially do I believe in the development of irrigation. The western part of the state pays a large share of the state taxes and receives practically none of the state appropriations. I believe in Western Kansas in giving its equitable share of all new state institutions, and its equitable share of all state appropriations. If elected State Senator I shall work for the best interests of my entire district. I shall consider myself the servant of my constituents, and it shall be my highest aim to be their actual representative and to carry out it the best of my ability. Purely Political. BENO COUNTY. Mon. Geo. A. Neeley of Hutchinson congressman of the Seventh district has made good, and asks the support of all believers in justice and fair play. Mr. Neeley was elected last January to fill out the unexpired term of Congressman Madison, who died, and though only a few months in that body, Mr. Neeley took hold like an old timer, and went after the things that would benefit the district and the state at large and his success is pointed to with a finger of pride by every fair-minded man, woman and child in the district. He is a young man full of get-up-and-get—an able lawyer and a bold and fearless champion of the rights of man, and will fight to the last ditch for any cause that appeals to him as being right. Every vote cast by Mr. Neeley in congress has been on the side of the people and against the money dangers and sharks of Wall Street. No was elected by the people and has proven true to every trust placed in him, and his brief record in Congress has made him solid with Republicans. Socialists and Prohibitionists throughout the district, and many of them are going to skip over to the Democratic column and make a cross in the little square at the right of the name of the people's friend and champion, Geo. A. Neeley. Mr. Neeley is a man unblinded by prejudice and broad and liberal in his political views, and any measure that he for the uplift and advancement of the common people has a strong champion in him regardless of its political label. The people are familiar with these fine qualities and are going to keep him in the forefront. Carl A. Richardson, Republican candidate for clerk of the district court is well qualified and deserving of the position which he seeks and if elected will give the people a good, clean honest administration. He has the endorsement of the leading attorneys of the county and the people should vote for him. Hm. Samuel Gallup, justice of the peace, Hutchinson, is a candidate for re-election. He has made one of the best officials that the city ever had and enforces the laws to the letter without fear or favor. Mr. Gallup has resided in Hutchinson for twenty-four years in the employ of the Santa Fe railroad as stenographer and clerk for eight years, and was elected justice of the peace two years ago by a handsome majority over four other candidates. He is a staunch friend of the colored people which he has proven on many occasions. We commend him to our large family of readers at Hutchinson as the right man to vote for on Nov. 5. --- Hon. Charles S. Fulton, of Hutchinson, candidate for probate judge is a life-long Republican. He is a graduate of the Hutchinson High school and also of the law department at U. and was admitted to the bar before the supreme court in 1905. He has been assistant in the office of the Probate Judge since July 1st, 1907 filling the duties with credit to himself and party The office is one of the most important offices in the gift of the people and the people should take great care in seating a man in this important place who will perform the duties of this office without fear of favor. He is resided in Reno County for twenty-five years, and is familiar with the duties of the office and business of states now in process of administration. A vote for Charles S. Pulton for Probate Judge is a vote for the right man in the right place, a man who will perform his duty and a man who will devote his time to the duties of his office. M. G. Robinson, of Dola, Democratic candidate for county commissioner, Second district is a good, level headed gentleman and would make good in this important office. Mr. Paul Khen, the well known business man and busier dealer, is a candidate for state senator, Fourteenth district. He is an old timer, and success has rewarded every effort in his long business career and if selected to make laws for the people he would use the same care and sound business judgment that characterizes his personal affairs. Kansas' greatest need in her lawmaking bodies is more business men and less professional politicians and when this is done the people will receive some recognition in the way of good laws. Mr. Klien is a splendid gentleman, and if Allen County sends him to the legislature, he will go there with a stuffed club for business. and will secure some laws that will assist the common people. Hon. J. W. Hamm, Democratic candidate for representative has resided in this county since 1878, where he entered the newspaper business and later went on a farm near Humboldt. He is a real live wire and a progressive. He believes in a square, fair deal for every man. Mr. Hamm was born in Clation county Illinois, Feb. 22, 1865 and settled in Kansas at an early age and knows every want and need of the people. He has been president of the Allen County Farmers' Institute for fifteen years, which in itself is a splendid endorsement of his fitness and worth not only to the people of his community, but the state at large. ATCHISON COUNTY. W. W. Guthrie of Atchison, candidate for County Atorney, should receive the support of every voter in that county. He is competent and can be relied upon by the taxpayers to do the right thing. Everybody work and vote for W. W. Guthrie for County Attorney. Judge Adams is candidate for reelection of Probate Judge of Atchison, Kansas. He is an old soldier, loyal Republican and a respected citizen. He is now serving his first term and deserves the vote of all the voters of the county. Hon. W. W. Guthrie, candidate for County Attorney, is one of the best lawyers in the state. He is young, strong and vigorous and has the education, knowledge and ability to give the people an administration of which they will feel proud. He is an active Republican, and those who support him will have nothing to regret. With the colored people he stands are high, and will receive their loyal support. Mt. J. W. Orr, of Atchison, Kas., is Democratic candidate for the legislature from the Second district. Mr. Orr is one of the most distinguished lawyers in the West, and was leader in the last meeting of the house. He was on several committees and recommended several bills which were enacted into law and are now on the statutes. He was the author of the general drainage law, which has caused the reclamation of several thousand acres of land by the people of Kansas. One of the leading candidates and politicians of Atchison County and whose name has now become the household word of every family of Atchison is Mr. Bineest N. Underwood, Republican candidate for county treasurer for second term at the next November election. Mr. Underwood is very popular all over the state of Kansas and makes friends with everybody he meets and his many friends say they will never be contented until he is holding a good position' at the State Capitol at Topeka. Comrad M. Voelker, Republican candidate for county clerk, is a young man who was born and reared on a farm. He has been nominated by the Republican party for county clerk of Atchison. He is a native son of that county and his father bears the title of "Cabbage King," of Kansas, who can produce more of the best cabbage to the acre than any other grower in the state. This young man is 23 years of age and came direct from the farm to the office of county clerk, where he served about four years as deputy. He has had full charge of the office for more than two years, from the fact that the County Clerk, Mr. Iverson, has not given much time to the office. --- J B Chapman, who is running for Congress, in the First Congressional district is a Progressive Democrat and should receive the votes of all progressives. He is a friend of the colored man and should receive the votes for all colored men who believe in progressive measures. He will appreciate their votes greatly because he believes that their colored race should progress and he, if elected, will do all he can to make it possible for the colored race to advance as rapidly as possible. The colored people are thinking more and more and old party lines are not holding them bound to any man or clique of men as in the past. You can make no mistake in voting for Mr. Chapman of Atchison for Congress. (Advt.) Schultz M. Second Emancipation of the Negro Race! 114 COLORED MAN LEARNING TO USE HIS BALLOT FOR HIS OWN PROTECTION—SUPPORTING MEN AND MEASURES RATHER THAN PARTIES. Published in The Virginian—Pilot and Norfolk Landmark—August 31, 1912. Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldon, pastor of one of the large and influential colored Baptist churches—the Shiloh Baptist church of Washington, D. C.—is in attendance upon the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention, which is meeting in Portsmouth this week. Dr. Waldron, as president of the National Negro American Political League, headed the movement of colored men in the North and West in their bolt from the Republican party four years ago, when a large number of the race in those sections and in Kentucky and Tennessee voted for Bryan and Kean. After the Presidential election in 1908 the League changed its name to that of "The National Independent Political League," and adopted as its motto: "We stand for man and measures rather than for parties," and announced as its watchword: For Equal Rights. "Equal rights and opportunities for all American citizens," and set to work in earnest upon its chosen mission, viz: "The political Emancipation of the colored man of America." From then until now this organization has kept up a constant fight everywhere in this country for independence in politics on the part of colored men, and has done splendid service in leading hundreds of thousands of colored voters to leave the G.O.P. and vote for Democratic candidates and candidates upon other anti Republican tickets, known to be upright an honest men who believe in justice and fan play for all classes. Dr. Wulford said to a reporter of this paper: "Yes, I am a Southern colored man born in Virginia and brought up in the South. I believe in the white people of the South; they are, as a class, our best friends in everything essential except politics; they will do business with us as no other white men will; they help us build our churches and school-houses, buy our dead and take care of our sick and aged ones; they employ us by the millions and 1930 aid us in buying our homes and in getting a start in business. The white bankers and merchants in the South readily lend us money, cash our checks, sell us their goods on time, defend us when in trouble and sympathize with us when in distress; why should we remain the political enemies of these people? Common sense, our own interests and the bible all teach the colored men of this country duty of making friends along every right line with the people among whom they live, and I for one have been teaching this doctrine to my people for twenty-five years. When I lived in Florida I advocated this doctrine and set my people the example by voting for the best men running for office whether they were Democrats, Socialists, Prohibitionists, Populists or Republicans. Urges Independent Voting. "As I see it this is the only course open to a Christian—white or black. God commands His children to be lovers of good men and that means that they are to vote for good men, it matters not to what party they belong." "To have the colored people become solidly Democratic would be just as bad as to have them remain solidly Republican." "I believe the disfranchisement of my people in most of the Southern States is more largely due to their want of wisdom in the use of the franchise than to any other thing, or all other things combined. The white people of the South tried for many years to get the colored people to vote with them, but try as they might, they did not succeed, so they decided that they would put the Negro voter out of business since he was determined all the time and everywhere, as it appeared to them, to be their political enemies. I do not say this was right, but I do mean to say the colored man brought upon himself his own disfranchisement by being solidly Republican all the time and in all elections. Learning the Power of the Ballot... "My people are learning the force of these facts, and under the lead of the National Independence Political League between two hundred and three hundred thousands of them voted with the Democratic party in the last congressional election. And according to the testimony of the candidates themselves, the independent NEE GEO. A. NEELEY, ...Hutchinson, Candidate For... CONGRESS Seventh District Democratic Ticket. He true friend of humanity and will appre vote and support. CONGRESSMAN Seventh District Democratic Ticket. He is a tried, true friend of humanity and will appreciate your vote and support. (Advertisement) colored vote materially aided in changing nineteen seats in Congress from the Republican to the Democratic side in the States of Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. This same vote was a large factor in electing the Democratic governors in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Indiana and Ohio. Pleased with Governor Wilson. "The colored voters of the North East and West are much pleased with Governor Wilson. Representatives of our League have called on him several times since his nomination for the Presidency, and his manly, straightforward bearing, his evident sincerity, his great learning, his practical insight into the great issues which confront this country, and his transparent honesty as well as his assertion, that he 'intends to treat every man with justice and fairness, if he is elected President'—all greatly impressed our representatives. Governor Wilson also said, 'If the people of these United States see fit to place me in the White House, I propose to enforce the laws of the land, so far as a President can, not only according to the letter, but according to the spirit and I intend to do this in the spirit of Christ—I am a Christian and I shall take my religion with me into the Presidency and follow the teachings of Christ in the performance of my duty.' A Virginian Besides. "And besides all this the Governor is a Virginian—he has the sense of chivalry and loyalty and nobility of soul which have always characterized the oldtime Virginia gentlemen, and those colored men who saw him and conversed freely with him feel that if Governor Wilson is made President of the United States this fall, he will become a mighty factor in solving the race problem, both by precept and example—he will treat the colored man justly and fairly and his example and great influence will win many others to his way of thiking and acting and the so-called race problem will be settled. "No, I am not a politician in the populat sense of that word, and am only active in politics in order that I may help my people to use their ballot for their own best interest, viz: to make friends with the people among whom they live. I believe nearly all of the things about which my race complain will vanish when they are again enfranchised everywhere in this country and divide their votes, and support men and measures rather than parties." WHY COLORED MEN WHO LOVE THEIR RACE AND RESPECT THEMSELVES SHOULD VOTE AGAINST THEORDORE ROOSEVELT. Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron Calls Colonel Insincere Unjust, and Dangerous to Country. From The Washington (D. C.) Herald, August 12, 1912. Never Friend of Blacks Col. Roosevelt was scored as insincere, unjust, and dangerous to the welfare of the country in a sermon preached by the Rev. J. Milton Waldron, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church, last night. The minister pointed out that six weeks ago the Colonel was sedulously soliciting the votes of colored delegates in Chicago, while yesterday he issued a statement against them. This, the Rev. Mr. Waldron says, indicates that the Colonel is prompted by a vindictive desire for revenge upon the men who beat him. Never Friend of Blacks. "He never was a true friend of the colored man," said the minister. "Although the Negro soldiers saved his life in the Spanish-American war, he does not he-state to excuse them of cowardice in his books. Moreover, in the Brownville affair he discharged a whole battalion of colored troops without a trial, and three months ago stated that he would do the same thing again in a similar case. "He has spoken of the Negroes as a class of lawless rapists and an inferior race. In the statement of yes- terday he says that he wishes to suppress the vicious and selfish blacks. Although a man is always presumed to be innocent until he is proved guilty, Col. Roosevelt reverses this maxim in the case of the colored man. Duty to Vote Against T. R. "The various occasions upon which the Colonel has shown apparent friendship for the blacks were 'grand stand plays.' He dined with Booker T. Washington, he upheld Dr. Crum at the port of Charleston, and a few other cases might be mentioned, but they were simply bids for popular applause. "Colored folk, like other people, love their own race. If Col. Roosevelt treats the colored man in the South unfairly, he may expect to lose the colored vote throughout the country. "Col. Roosevelt is a man whose ambitions make him dangerous, for he would not hesitate to use the Presidency as a stepping stone to a dictatorship. It is the duty of every loyal citizen, white or black, to vote against him." WHY THE RACE SHOULD VOTE AGAINST PRESIDENT TAFT. Taft Against the Race "President Taft catered to the color prejudice of the South more than any other Republican president, save President Roosevelt. He failed utterly to insist on the enforcement of the 15th amendment. This is perfidy in view of all the colored votes he got. It is not consistent with self-respect to vote for the re-election of a candidate who received your vote and then proved unfaithful. And the Republican party does not pretend to try to stop the white South from disfranchising colored men. Hence it is no protection to vote for it; it is only to increase the hostility of our enemies to no purpose"—The Boston Guardian. With Republican Party Divided, Voters Turn to Wilson. "Under the caption 'What Will the Harvest Be?' the militant Detroit (Mich.) Informer says: "The above has been the thing uppermost in the minds of the majority of Republican politicians. But this year presents a more complex question. The thing that worries him the most is who will be able to dodge the ax of the next administration, and especially in the event of the success of Governor Wilson, as he is known to be opposed to created simecures. "He believes a public office is a public trust and those filling political places are the servants of the people. But as certain as is the election those filling places under civil services need not worry. "And many members of the race outside of this classification can content themselves in holding their places, as many Negro Republicans will vote for the governor throughout the United States. But the scare in many parts is what if Mr. Teddy should be elected after taking the stand he did on the southern Negro. "Well, this should not be a source of worry, as he is only a long shot with slim chances of success. As to the president, the split in the Republican party makes him about a good second. "It is the inning of the Negro Democrat and independent Republican to wonder what the harvest will be. There will be plenty for all."—The National Independent Political League. (Advt.) THE PEOPLES' CHOICE FOR STATE SENATOR Hon. H. F. Sutton, candidate for State Senator from Stafford, Barton and Rice Counties on the Democratic ticket is a pioneer of this section who first settled here in 1885. He worked on a farm and later attended college at Great Bend. For several years he farmed and taught school. He was elected clerk of the District Court and before his last term expired he engaged in the abstract, real estate and farm loan business and is now engaged in the real estate and farm loan business in St. John, Kansas. There is no man better qualified for State Senator than Mr. Sutton. He is a self made man and a man who has made success in life and great friend to the working man because he has traveled the rounds of the ladder and knows the wants of the people. A man who makes a success of his private business is the proper man to administrate the affairs of the people. Mr. Sutton is a man just in the prime of life, a man easy to approach and unassuming in his manner and a man of great executive ability and will be a valuable man to have in the coming Legislature. A man of these qualifications we recommend to our many readers to vote for on Nov. 5th for State Senator. He is clean and honest and upright and stands well in his community. In travelling over the district we find that the colored people are standing by him because they know him and know him to be the right man for State Senator. i nose oae ch sou