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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-08-17
A Valuable Orchard.

The orchard Of G. R. Woodson. con.
SiStfns Of 2e0 acres near Agency, Mo-.
dast year produced go carloads Of maj.
;hefable apples. netting nearly $40. 600.
The trees were sprayed several times
during the a by government e.
perts sent from Washington to make
experiments.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-08-17
Cynical.

Cynical.
Many noted politicians have never
married."
Yes. A man in politics is usually
too busy to propose and a woman who
reads the opposition papers would
think twice about Accepting him"
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100000 Moro subject. Of Gar.

St. Petersburg.-This years census
Of the Russian empire adds another
100000 to the population as enumera
ted in 1908. The cars subjects now
number 6 100000 OF and increase
every year by 100000 despite wars,
epidemics and internal disturbances.
Az there is no lack of cultivated soil
In Russia there seem no reason why
this big annual increase should moi
continue.
CATS CHORUS BREAKS HOMES
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-08-17

State Of North Nak"ta II District Court.
Weston r, Smith; and all other persons UNI
known. claiming any estate or interest in. or
lien or incunlbrance upon the property de
Sc!iDed iii The omplaint....... Defendants.
Nliinm0Es.
The State of North Dakota, to the nbuvc
named Defendants,
You. and each Of YOU are hereby summoned
ana REQUIRED to answer tic compliant of The
plaintiff III this action, which was FLED in the
oillce OF the Clerk OF the District Court in and
Tor lhe County OF Steele aud State Of North
Dakota. on The llt!l tiay of July, 1911. ana to
serve II copy of You. answer to the said CON-
plant upon The subscriber ut his ONCE in the
Village OF SherDruCic III the Eoun'y CT Steele
and State OF North ~l.aKGta. Within 4 irty DAVIS
exclusive Of the day al service; and IN case OF
your failure to appear or answer said COM
Ilhint. Judgment VIII be taken against y,u b;
default for the relief demanded in the com
plant.
Dated ut Sherbrouke. n, d., this 1Iih day of
July, 1911.
VIM. Barclay.
AttOrne! furtl,c ] laiutiif,
Residence and post office address,
Sherbrooke, ND
To the above named Defendants.
Take notice that the real estalc TO which
the action entitled in the above and foregoing
summons relates. is Lots l. =. , and 4 in Block
IL. in the original tOWnSii of Hope. according
to the plat thereof on record in the Office of
the Register OF Deeds IN and for Steele t,uu,i-
ty, N. D. and said action is brought for Tie
purpose OF Quicting title to said premises IN
the plaintiff.
VIM. Farclay.
Attorney for the Plaintiff. l161
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State of North Dakota H. District Court.
County of Steele. { Bird 1ulicial District.
Charles Chalmers. =. Plaintiff.
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Weston r, Smith; and all other persons I'M
known. claiming any estate or interest in. or
lien or lncunibrance upon the property de
Scribed iii the cOmpiaint........ -. DcfeGda.tS.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

ment of colOred secretary by the for
mer society to look after the work OF
the society in the conferences i'll sup
port of his contention. After stating
that Il member of the race as Superin-
teudent would be inspiring TO the col
orcd members of the denomination he
makes the following plea for auton-
omy:
We have been in the church over two
score Years, reckoning from the close of
the civil war. What have we been doing
all this time In some school. some say.
undergoing training Well. that is a good
and noble thing. but when will be gradul-
tion days Viii there ever be a com
meuCemsnt day2 Such day is always
inspiring 10 parents as well as TO pro
fessors and pupils Is there none worthy
among the $4,000 pupils in training since
1850? why Is it that we have no com
mencemente Has it been the fault OF the
instructors or the pupils Christendon IS
interested in the answer. Somebody is re
sponsible fo~ results Either the instruc-
tors have failed to instruct or the pupils
have been incapab bic OF receiving instruc-
ton. In either case it is a reflection on
all parties concerned.
In my Judgment. anything is best that
will throw us on our own resources; that
will ena BILE us TO stand upon our own feet.
ourselves other independent denomina-
tions-any condition that will develop race
consciousness. self reliance and self de
pendenCe. Whether that be autonomy or
segregation. It would seem TO make very
little difference. provided 1t brought about
the desired results. Personally | would
prefer autonomy to segregation.
BY autonomy ! mean the plan suggested
by the late Bishop Foster-to wit that We
remain exactly as W. are in the mother
church. but governing ourselves instead OF
being governed by the whites: that where
We now have annual conferences presided
over by white bishops they be presided
over by colored bishops who meet with
the white bishops in their semiannual
gathering to plan for the work among
both white and colored people; that we
have a missionary. church extension.
sunday school union. Epworth league
Freedmen's aid and other correctional So
Cieties OF our own, conducted exactly like
the present ones. with the exception that
instead OF white secretaries, as we now
have, they be coored secretaries This
arrangement would give us fun nedged
secretaries instead OF the agents. now
This arrangement would open up real
opportunities f-r development OF the race.
would quicken its aspira tious and give II
an impetus that would be magical in its
consequences Surely no colored man who
has the interest of his race at heart would
object to a plan that uad In it larger op-
portunites for US. What lust reason can
he give for not wanting such plan As
TO the matter of elections. he would act
singly and alone, voting In his own cou-
veption for men selected for leaders. ac-
cording to his own preferences ana not.
as now constituted
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

70 csll every man, every woman, to march
to tie altar OF duty and to make a con
u.tution TO this great WORK Here Is
wa,rr We are helping to work out this
problem OF humanity
WAT the World needs most today i a
CLOSER application .ot these princspIe> thar
w make men Euod and useful citizens
l.Hr which viii develop character and
ma- ood not simply Tor the few who arr
u ..r front hut for tU- many who lrr
ms ming .,ud tuiliUg Ton the humble rauN>
T.. world to'lay Waut> the man FOR lnr
..-.ast p"siiluu ~ Do" v.,u >u,vr~Stuuy r"u-
d.. ahah~ THAT the SHrIt pf the
\t.ru Carolina conference Fuv fouoWlnE
rrsHItiou. which was signed uN every
u.,aper OF the conference. WAS Adopted.
To ne Bishop and Members OF The North
tlrolinn Conference.
N.ereas. Professor John r Hawkins
has % faithfully and efficiently served the
NJ. r. church and the race for many
Years; and.
Whereas. His name has been suggested
100 uiuN sections OF the country FOR the
office of financial secretary OF the said
church.: and.
W ereas. Many conventions. etc. in the
church have given expression TO their un-
Qualhed Endorsement; and,
Nrereas We recognize his great uhi-
~ md business acumen and eminent lit
ness for the particular responsibility
thtrt fore
Gsr ii resolved. That the delegates from
kills. conference TO ;hC next ensuing gen
er.l conference be and they are hereby
iustrlcted and directed to give him theii
support for the office OF financial secre-
tary and to use all honorable means TO
secure his election,
For sixteen years Professor Hawkins
has been secretary and treasurer OF
the educational department OF the
church. Eight per cent OF all the dol
lar money raised in the denomination
has been through his efforts BY his
able comprehension of the most m-
triJate points of law he has acted
general counsel for the church and
was the chief counsel for the general
conference of 1905 He is the auditor
OF the book concern of the church, and
the bench of bishops has also retain
ed him as chief counsel
There Is not an Afro-Americau In
North Carolina who is more highly Is
teemed than Professor Hawkins. He
has invested his earnings in excellent
property. and he is teaching the Young
men of the race. by preceDt as well rs
by his scintillating oratory, that ode
must accept every opportunity to aA.p
his fellow man,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
SCOTT M. &. CHURCH NOTES.
C26th and Clarkson Streets

C26th and Clarkson Streets.)
A beautiful punch bowl with set of
glasses will be awarded to the widow
or widower no sells or raises the most
money for the New Years leap year
entertainment Monday night, January
1st Anna B. Dawson, who is captain
of the club giving the entertainment,
cordially invites all friends to spend
an evening of pleasure at Scott's.
The watch meeting will begin at
1920 Sunday night. The regular eve
ming services will begin promptly on
the hour. Special sermon in keeping
with the season of the year will be
delivered Sunday evening. After the
watch services coffee and cake will be
served free. Come with us and enjoy
yourself.
The Epworth League will elect its
officers for the new year Sunday eve
ming at the League hour. All Ep-
worthians are urged to be present and
help to select the ones who will guide
the destinies of the young peoples
society for the year
Club Number Three will give its
last entertainment January 9Th 1t
L
eating the most crackers will be
awarded the prize. Mrs Claude Pash
is the captain of the club
Mrs. J. VI. Johns, who made a hur-
ried visit to her brother-n-law's bed
side, is in the city again at her post
of duty at 1410 Grant avenue. Mr.
Johnson had very serious attack of
pneumonia, but is rapidly recovering
at this writing. He lives in Little
Rock, Arkansas.
The drama rendered by the choir
was success. Mrs. Hicks the pres
ident, and her co-workers deserve
much praise for the way they handled
this entertainment. The choir chairs
will be purchased this week We con-
gratulate this organization for the
promptness that they are giving in
carrying out their promise. We need
pulpit carpet; what organization
will begin work and plan to buy one?
The Christmas tree was decorated
with taste and pains. The committee
on decorations deserve much credit
for the way they beautified the
church. The program rendered by the
sunday school and Junior League was
very interesting. Miss Rice had the
entire supervision of the program and
the arrangements and rendition OF the
program showed much care and pains
taking. The Sunday school children
were very literally remembered
The pastor and his wife wish to
thank the many friends for the tok-
ems of remembrance which made glad
the hearts OF every one in the par
sonage. The tokens sent were some
thing needed in every instance and
this fact made them the more valu-
able. We only regret that We are
not able to return value for value
We will return 1t in love and faithful
service.
Mr. c. J. Collier has been appoint
ed leader of Glass No. >. Mrs. Edna
Collier is on the sick list, but is rap
idly recovering.
\ ten days meeting will be inau-
gurated about the 18th of January
The entire membership is urged TO
participate in this effort to revive the
church. The pastor will conduct the
meetings
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
IN NJ EN- ORIAM.

In loving memory of my dear broth
er. James Albert DeNeal, who died
Dec. p, 1910 We do not forget him:
we loved him too dearly TO let his
memory fade from our lives like
dream.
The lips need not speak when the
heart mourns sincerely
And our thoughts often rest where
they are seldom seen.
one year has now passed since he
left MS in sorrow and sad was the
shock we received on that day. But
some day Wen meet and enjoy him
forever in the home OF our Savior
who called him away
MRS. ALBERTHA HAMLET
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
Professor Hawkins Tells Con-
ference What the Work Needs.
VALUE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY.
North Carolina A. NJ e. Conference
Adopts Strong Set of Resolutions In
dorsing Commissioner John 2. Haw
kins For the Position of Financial
Secretary For the Denomination.
By GEORGE FRANCIS KING.

SEofOE TSANSIo
Columbia. S. c. - The remarkable
progress of the educational department
of the African Methodist Episcopal
church is largely due 10 the splendid
energies of Professor John r Haw-
kins. the brilliant orator. highly sue
cessful fnancier. scholar and commits
sioner Of education for the A. NJ. e.
denomination. His native oratory is en-
rapturing thousan nds of people who hear
him on educational nights at the vari-
Gus conferences of this denomination.
and the statistics given by him rela-
tive to the stupendous growth of the
educa tional activities of the general
church and his vivid protrayal of how
these funds are raised by the people are
an Inspiration to every one who hears
him.
He is being received with eclat in
all sections of the country. and his
popularity Is an attestation of his
strong character and attainments. AL
though modest and never seeking the
praise Of the populace. but dying from
applause, he is properly regarded by
thousands Of both races as a conserva
tive, safe leader and strong inancier
In his address at the great educational
mass meeting Of the recent annual
North Carolina conference held in VII
ming,on, y. c.. Professor Hawkius
said:
One 0f the greatest agencies at work tn
the up..ft Of humanity is the educa tonRi
department Of the A. M f church with
its twenty schools OF learning. 305 teach
ers. 5,sJ pupils and property value Of
over tpyl1r0 out OF our scant earnin =
We are raisins and appropriatinS $4,000
annually for the maintenance OF this good
work. and the purpose OF this meeting is
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
O'NEAL ON RACE PROBLEM
Tells Methodist Conference Equal Pro
lection Should Be Granted.

At the recent session OF the Ala bama
\. NJ f. conference held in MouySom
cry. Governor Emmett O'Neal delivered
a most timely address. in the course OF
which he said that he recognized the
fact that the two races are bound up
in mutual interest. and, while the QucS-
ton of social equality must not enter
every consideration, the state demands
the Negro be given every chance ode
vclop himself and become the best citi
zen possible
As governor Of Alabama, he said his
activity would he bent in all these Iii
rectiouS and he would see that as
far as practical Negroes should have
equal rights in the courts, with every
educational, industrial and economical
light Of way for advancement.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
YOUR PIANO FREE

In case of death to anyone buying a
piano from us, if payments are kept
up promptly in our 500 club, in which
you can buy piano for nothing down
and 10 cents day, pay able weekly or
monthly; piano delivered at once.
TWO YEARS FREE MUSIC LES
SONS given to every purchaser in this
club. Come in now, buy before this
club closes;
Columbine Music Co, 920-924 18th
St. Charles Bldg, next to Gas and
Electric Building.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
BY FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON.

Baltimore.-Whe the general confer
pnce of the Methodist Episcopal church
meets in Minneapolis next May the
question of the status of the colored
membership of the denomination may
De discussed al length. This discus
sion may take shape in measures for
the increasing of the influence of the
colored constituency. autonomy or seq
regation.
Within the past eighteen months
three things have been discussed at
considerable length by Leading white
and colored Methodist clergymen. Our
race has ut present Il missionary bisn-
op. Dr. |. Il Scott for the work in
\ frica and number of officials whose
work is the partial oversight of the
twenty-one conferences among our peo-
pie in this country.
These officials are for the most part
products of the schools which the de-
nomination has maintained for the race
since the civil war and are not openly
committed to either segregation or au-
tonOmy. with but one exception. This
exception is Bishop Scott. who hinted
at possible autonomy in Il widely read
article in one Of the denominational
publica tionS some months ago. Since
then BisEu, David II. Moore has Sug-
sested that colored men be elected to
the bisAopric and given oversight Of
the colored conferences
He instances the separation of the
Freedmen'S Aid society from the south
ern educational board and the employ
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

At their home on Wednesday eve
ming, Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Walker en-
tertained at a most elaborate dinner
which was served in seven courses
with appropriate wines and liquors for
each Service began at : o'clock and
continued until 1850. huge tur-
key was the piece de resistance and
.e was flanked on both sides by all
the toothsome viands that so to make
up a meal that would delight the heart
of an epicureau Mr.. and Mrs. Walker
have the happy knack of making their
guests entirely at home and the social
side of the dinner was Il delight no
less than was its cuisine. Then too.
the service was beautifully surround
ed by all the furnishings of an ele-
giant home. Music made a most de
lightful concomitant to the courses.
The guests We're Messrs. and. Mes
uames Russ. Ratley. Franklin Web
ster. Mrs. Skillern, Messrs Failing,
Conway. Washington, Harris and DR..
Harper.
Sunday evening the music at West
Brothers Cafe will begin at $50 and
last until 1850 p. m. The menu and
holiday extras will be a feature of the
days service.
Madame Hackley leaves tomorrow
morning for San Aniomo, Texas.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

wife, the family and relatives of the
late deceased James Holley, beg to
offer an Acknowledgement of thanks
for the many expressions OF sympathy
from their many friends in this pain
tul hour of affliction.
The goth Century Art Club met last
week with Mrs. Kerr of SIS 32nd
street, and the next meeting will be
with Mrs. Patrick of 255 Lafayette
street, on Friday, January 5th. Mrs,
Laura Hill, president, and Mrs. Maude
G. Kerr. secretary.
Carl Smith and wife OF Cheyenne
spent Christmas in the city with Mrs.
Koontz. her mother.
At the literary at Central Church.
Thursday evening, Dr. Westbrook will
read a paper on tuberculosis.
Alexander Holly OF Pueblo. brother
of - Holly was in the city on
Christmas and was the guest OF Rank
ford on that day there was a family
reuion. four brothers and two sisters
and the mother being present. He re-
turned Monday to Pueblo
Mr. Ralph Wilson is on the sick
list suffering from a severe fall Christ
mas
The Jolly Four Ralph Wilson. Ed
williams. Sterling Wilson and Claude
Davis. entertained their friends at a
whist party Christmas. wishing them
happy New Year.
The Y NJ. c. r. will have their an
nual election OF officers Sunday. Dec.
3lst in the basement of Shorte
Chapel at $3.50. All members are
urged to be present.
DIR. c. d DeFRANTZ. Pres
c. +. HOLMES, JR.. Secy.
The TAX Art Club had very
successful poverty social at the home
of Mrs Goens Thursday night.
The recital of Miss Boykin. drama
tic artist. at Scott Church Thursday
night, was 4 success in that she
pleased her audience to the highest
FOR SALE - Homemade quilts.
6x5 feet, at 3tl9 Walnut street
The only thing to do after that New
Years dinner is TO go to Dania hall
at 30 and dance for three hours by
the best music. Admission 25 cents.
Mrs Wallace, sister. is visiting
Mrs. Jane Vernell.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR Or
OEREO.

The Elite drug store has a specially
low priced stock of wines. candy and
stationery for Christmas Their pre-
scriptions are made up from fresh
pure drugs and are Just what the doc
tor ordered Phone Main 270I. Tweu
ty-first and Arapahoe streets.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
WEST BROS. SPECIAL ANNOUNCE
MENT.

West Bros wish to inform the pub
&c that they have been granted a res
tauran; license which enables them to
serve wines, cordials, beer, etc. with
meals and that the service Will be up
to the standard as they have main
tanned in the past
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
ENDS WINTERS TROUsLES.

To many. winter is season of
trouble The frost-bitten toes and
fingers. chapped hands and lips, chill
blains, cold sores, red and rough
skins prove this. But such troubles
fly before Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A
trial convinces. Greatest healer of
burns, boils. piles, cuts, sores, bruises,
eczema and sprains. Only 25c, at all
druggists.
Nothing too good for you. See the
pictures at the Lorraine and you see
the best; 725 26th avenue.
Curtis NJ. Harris resigned from the
Lawhorn Undertaking Co. December
22nd, and is now engaged with the
Douglas Undertaking Co. Lewis Hub
bard, the old reliable funeral director.
is conducting funerals for Lawhorn.
Lawrence Jones. licensed embalmer,
is also with Lawhorn as embalmer.
The Lorraine has the same moving
pictures as the Princess and Isis.
Spend an hour seeing the pictures at
725 26th avenue. just across from the
postoffice
Dante's Inferno which was shown at
prices ranging from 50 cents down to
Is cents down town, will appear at the
Lorraine all next week for only 10
cents
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
COAL $4::0(.0[. g. D.

Llewellyn Bacon Relief Corps No.
a6 will keep open house at 1884 Wei
ton. on New Years day. All old sol
diers. Spanish-American War Neter-
ans, their wives and friends are cor
daily invited.
MRS. NJ. MASON. Sec
Sergeant r. X. Clinton OF the Ninrh
Cavalry spent part oi the holidays
here. returning to Fort Russell, Thurs
day. He 10 worshipful Master of the
Military Lodge OF Masons connected
with the regiment
The presidents of all the clubs are
requested 10 meet Tuesday night at
2227 fremont place to prepare the
menu for the state board. BY order
OF the chairman. Flor, nee II. Cooper.
The Juvenile choir of Shorter which
made its debut two weeks ago rem
dcrcdOhe music Christmas morning.
assisted by n few of the elders. The
Young voices give promise OF splendid
futures. Their part in the service is
much appreciated and commented up
on.
The Pride OF the West Cleaning
Works does all kinds Of cleaning,
pressing and repairing Of mems and
1916 Arapahoe ST. Skinner and
Grimes. Props.
Women's clothing. Phone Main 1923.
The City Federation will meet with
Mrs. c. H Winters, 3062 Champa
Street. Wednesday evening, January
g General reports from committees
an dinstalling officers.
MRS. LAURA HILL. Pres.
MRS. WESLEY LYONS. Sec.
MRS. V. L. FTNNEY. Cor. Sec.
Mrs. James Holley, the bereaved
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
DENVER PERSONALS.

In memory OF my dear daughter,
Bessie, who left us one year ago, the
2Sth OF December. Gone but not for
gotten.
MIR AND MRS. J. w. DOBBS-
BROTHER AND SISTERS.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
TIMELY ADVICE
TO CHURCHMEN
Dr. Ernest Lyon Makes Stirring
Plea For Autonomy.
CONFERENCE ISSUES STATED,

Question of Future Relationship Be-
tw--n White and Colored Members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church
Body Will Be Leading Topic at Next
General Conference.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
COMING EVENTS.

Jan. /, lS12-Leap year ball at East
Turner hall.
Jan. Leap year entertainment at
Central church by Mems Progress
i've club.
Feb. l4-Entertainment at Dania hall
Feb. 14-Entertainment at Building
..aborers' Hall
Feb. l5-Life Line club at Dania hall.
w. o. SiMONOS
2O29 Champa street. Phone Main
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

Mr. and Mrs. Jno Watkins enter
tanned friends elaborately in honor of
Christmas on Monday evening.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

wife, the family and relatives of the
late deceased James Holley, beg to
offer an acknowledgement of thanks
for the many expressions OF sympathy
from their many friends in this pain
tul hour of affliction.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

Nothing too good for you. See the
pictures at the Lorraine and you see
the best; 725 26th avenue.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

Carl smith and wife OF Cheyenne
Koontz. her mother.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

The goth Century Art Club met last
week with Mrs Kerr of SIS 32nd
street, and the next meeting will be
with Mrs. Patrick of 255 Lafayette
street, on Friday, January 5th. Mrs,
Laura Hill, president, and Mrs. Maude
G. Kerr. secretary.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

At the literary at Central Church.
Thursday evening. DR.. Westbrook Will
read a paper on tuberculosis.