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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30
TWO AVIATORS KILLED
College Park Field the Scene of
Another Tragedy.

Washington, Sept 30.-Two more lives
were sacrificed to aviation at the United
States army aviation field, College Park.
Md. near here late Saturday, when an
army aeroplane suddenly fell thrty-five
feet to the ground, instantly killing Cor
poral Frank NJ. Scott and so seriously in
juring Second Lieut.. Lewis G. Rockwell
that he died a few hours later
Hundreds of persons including fallow
army officers attached to the aviation
school, breathlessly witnessed the trag-
edy. When they reached the scene Cor
pora1 Scott was found dead several feet
from the wrecked aeroplane, while Lieu
tenant Rockwell was lying nearby. The
lieutenant was taken to the Walter Reid
army hospital here, where he died
Lieutenant Rockwell had started up
with Corporal Scott as a passenger to
make a test flight in his trial for a mil
itary aviator's license They had been
in the air about eight minutes, ascending
to height of 800 feet then gliding down
to within thirtyfive feet of the ground.
The aviator then turned the machine
upward again. but something went wrong.
the aerOplane buckled and
crashed to the ground, being reduced to a
heap of wreckage-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30
COLDS AFFECT
THE KIDNEYS
Many Topeka People Have Found
This to be True.

Many Topeka People Have Found
This to be True.
Are you wretched in bad weather D.?
Does every cold settle on your kid
neys?
Does your back ache and become
weak?
Are urinary passages irregular and
distressing?
These symptoms are cause to sus-
pect kidney weakness.
Weakened kidneys need quick help.
Doan's Kidney Pills are especially
prepared for weakened kidneys.
Topeka people recommend them.
L. NJ. Carter, SOC Clay St, Topeka,
Kans.. says: Il have used Doan's
Kidney Pills off and on for several
years and 1 do not think there is a bet
ter kidney medicine in existence. At
times 1 suffered considerably with
a weak back and severe pains across
my kidneys. These pains were always
aggravated when 1 caught cold Of
ten the kidney action was irregular
and annoped me. When 1 feel these
coming on, ] use Doan's Kid
ney Pills and it never takes but a few
doses to drive away my trouble
For sale by all dealers Price 50
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name--Doan's-an
take no other.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30
HE URGES RESERVOIRS.
Kansan Presents Ideas in Resolution
Asking for Support.

Memphis. Tenn, Sept 30.-From
faraWay kansas came request that
storage reservoirs, which several of
the speakers have discussed
Grant Smith, a delegate from that
state presented a memorial to the
convention during the morning stssion
on behalf of the people of Kansas,
taking that method of getting his
ideas before the convention rather
than through a resolution presented
to the committee appointed to receive
suci4 matters. He read his memorial
as follows:
I'VE acknowledge our debt of graft
tude to this association for the cour-
tesy shown us in admitting us to rep
Tesentation in this splendid body of
American citizens;
"And, further, as a representative of
the state of Kansas, we beg the prtvi-
Iege of memorializing this session of
the Mississippi River Levee associa-
.'That the free and adequate navi-
cation of the Mississippi river, togeth-
err with her great tributary, the Mis-
souri,, is of vast commercial impor-
lance to Kansas.
THAT the vast proportion of the
flood waters of the Mississippi are
first flood waters of Kansas and of all
the states in which there are tributary
streams to the great Mississippi.
'"Tfa at, therefore, the control of the
flood waters of the Mississippi is a CO.
ordinate problem with that of arreSting
the flood waters in the states contain
ing the contributing streams of the
Mississippi system.
Hence, we pray this body of capa-
BILE, influential and vitality interested
citizens that they favor the projection
by the federal government of a system
of empounding reservoirs, for the ar
resting of the flood waters along the
streams of the great Mis-
sissippi system, as well as the project
ing by the federal government of the |
Improvement of the Mississippi river
by leVeeS and otherwise
United Brethren Conference.
Concordia, Kan, Sept. 3O.-The |
north Kansas conference of the United |
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30

Brethren church will convene in this
city October 9 and continue for five
days. The territory covered by the
conference includes the northern half
of the state and Rev. Krieg, the pas
tor of the local church, is expecting
over 200 ministers and delegates dur
ing the conference week. Bishop
Weekly will preside over the confer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30
FEEL BULLY! HEAD CLEAR, STOMACH
SWEET, BOWELS T--"CASCARETS''

You men and women who can't get
feeling risht-who have headache,
coated tongue, foul taste and foul
breath, dizziness, can't sleep, are ner-
Nous and upset, bothered with a sick
gassy, disordered ctomach, and are all
worn out.
Are you keeping your bowels clean
with Cascarets-or merely dosing
yourself every few days with salts, ca
thartic pills. castor oil and other harsh
irritants?
Cascarets imm ediate1y cleanse and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30
Girl HAS RECORD
Kansas Has Female Mail Car
rier at ElmdaIe.
Nora I. Wilt Covers 80 Miles a
Day for Eight Years.

ElmdaIe, Kan, Sept. 30.-Not long
ago the Topeka State Journal pub
lished an article concerning Mrs. ]. w.
DOwnum, of Monte Ne, Ark, pur-
porting to be the only woman mail car
rier. Elmdale now comes forward with
the record of a Chase county, Kan,
girl, Miss Nora T. Wilt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30

sweeten the stomach, remove the sour
undigested and fermenting food and
foul gases; take the excess bile from
the liver and carry off the constipated
waste matted and poison from the
bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will straighten
you out by morning. 10-cent box
will keep your head clear, stomach
sweet, liver and bowels regular and
make you feel cheerful and bully for
months Don't forget the children
their little insides need a good, gen
tie cleansing, too.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30

grounds, driving a 800 horse power
Bitten Benz car around the track IN
47.61 seconds lowering mis- own record
of 47.57 made last spring at Brighton
Beach in the same machine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30
Farmers Behind in Work.

Concordia, Kan, Sept. 3O-The horse
epidemic is in much better condition
in Cloud county at this time. Many
horses have died and many are sick
but the disease does not seem to be as
fatal as before and most of the horses
are recovering. It is estimated that
farmers are two weeks behind with
their work over the county and the
sowing of wheat is much delayed ow-
ing to the epidemic and also the extra
large acreage over last eason
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30
KANSAS GOSSIP.
Disease Acts like BIacl<Ieg.

{ Jewell City, Kan, Sept. 30.-Tom
May of Calvin township, a farmer
with considerable experience with
horses and cattle, says the disease that
has been killing SO many horses seems
more like the blackleg with which
cattle have often died He lost a
valuable horse that never had been
in a pasture. as he has no such land,
all being under cultivation. The horse
had the best of feed and water. 1t
dropped down as if dead and lay as
quietly as if paralyzed for hours before
dying. It's breath was so offensive that
Mr.. May says he was sick himself sew
eral hours afterward. and the animal
dying in the barn, left it in too often
sive condition to stay in but a few
minutes until fumigated. J. NJ. Basye
had similar experience with the
horse that he lost, said he was afraid
to work around it because of its
breath. There are not as many cases
as formerly, the preventives accom-
p1ishing good results. 1t is not easy
to tell you how many horses died as
many men thought it not worth while
to get a doctor when once an animal
got the disease. So many have died
that some business men claim the
trade has been affected by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30
Bob Burnan Goes NsiIe 1n IA seconds

ST. Louis, Sept Boob Burnam
established a new worlds record for
one mile of Il circular dirt track in an
automobile at the new St. Louis fair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30

tific commission to discover the causes
and suggest the remedies. and this is
the only way in which this problem
can be honestly dealt with.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30
Capper Scholarship at K. S. A. c.

Manhattan, Kan, Sept 3O.-Arthur
Capper; the Topeka publisher, has
placed at the disposal of Prof. William
A McKeever of the Kansas Agricultur-
al college, a scholarship valued at 5000.
Under the provisions of this scholar
ship an advanced student will be APP
pointed to conduct a piece of psyche
logical research relative to the impor-
tant matter of vacation employment
for the growing boy. The definite
problem will be that of determining
the many ways whereby city parents
furnish their boys wholesome occu-
pa ton of their time under home di-
rection during the summer. with the
use of former scholarships and IN
other ways Professor McKeever has
already pursued Investigations into
many other aspects of the boy prob
lem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30
Normal students Are Workers.

Emporia, Kan, Sept. 3O.-Nearly
every man wh- attends the Kansas
State Normal works his way at least
in part through school. OF all the men
enrolled less than 20 do no work out
side of school. The boys do all sorts
of odd Jobs. Several of the Emporia
merchants employ student clerks on
Saturday and days, and others do
stenographic work in offices. A num-
Der of students find employment at the
boarding clubs, acting as stewards,
waiting tables, washing dishes or as
sisting in the kitchen. Many of the
boys are skill 1 tradesmen and spend
their time in running and caring for
automobiles, working at the carpenter
rade, painting, telegraphing, wrap
ping bread at the bakeries. Others
find employment in caring for horses,
firing furnaces, beating carpets. Press
ing and cleaning clothes are other
means at paying for board and room.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30

George H. Hodges, Democratic
gubernatorial nominee; Perry Glenn
ems, nominee for state auditor, and
w. NJ. Price, nominee for senator in
the Twenty-fourth district, addressed
the State Normal students in Emporia
last Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30

United Brethren Conference
Concordia, Kan, Sept. 3O.-The
north Kansas conference of the United
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-30

probably spend the greater portion Of
October on a speaking campaign in
his district. He has already arranged
a number of speaking dates in the
Fourth district and will make many
speeches before the polls open No
vember 5.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
The Washington Whist Club.

The Washington Whist Club met at
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Me
lendez King, 1907 18th Street n. w,
on last Friday evening.
Their spacious and beautiful home
was thrown open to the club, whose
honOred guest for the evening was
Miss Margaret T. MurrelI, former
member Of the club, and also a popu-
lar teacher in the Armstrong Mania!
Training School
Miss Murrell, who leaves here Feb
ruary L, to become the bride of a
prominent educator III Cairo, ILL.,, was
very gracious and pleasing.
Mr.. and Mrs. King made a very de
li~htfui host and hostess.
Miss T. Perry, the president OF the
club, received the guests in charm
inc manner The evening was de
lightfully spent at whist, after which
all repaired TO the dining room, where
an inviting repast was spread. The
ladies were becomingly and beauti-
fully gowned
Among those present were Miss NJ.
p. Murrell, Mrs. \ Lynch, Mrs. $,
Pinchback. Mrs. O. Mutchell, Mrs. n
Pinchback, Miss Z. Perry, Mrs. r. W.
Thompson, Miss L. Arnold, Mrs O.
Brooks, Mrs. \. Ross, Mrs. g. w.
Davis, Miss +. Thompson, Mr.. J. w.
Cromwell, Mr. Z. a. Roberts, Mr c.
Shippen and Mr.. H. H. Hartgrove.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03

Chesapeake Junction or the District
line.
Mr.. Richard D. Muilin attended the
League Sunday night.
Mr.. Richard A. Tilghman. one of
the most highly respected citizens of
this community, has done wonderful
work by way of street and light i'm
Provement- Through his untiring ef-
forts many of the principal streets
have been graveled and lights are now
IN operation on 58th and 6Ist streets.
me community IS developing along
all lines by the energy of such men
as Mr.. Richard A. Tilghman.
MI I. l.. Marshal, who, after being
burned out, opened a fine grocery
store on the corner OF Wilson and
Belmont avenue, has thoroughly re-
covered from the effect of his loss.
and IS now serving the public in an
up-to-date style. His goods are al
ways fresh.
Mrs. Ada Armstrong is still on the
sick list. She is under the care Of
Dr. w. w. Jones, who has always
proven successful in such cases. Mrs.
Armstrong expresses her gratitude to
the ladies of Fairmount Heights who
have been so very thoughtful and
called from time to time, administer
ing nourlshment and doing other
acts Of kindness, which have helped
to make her cheerful during her al
Fiction
Mrs. w. S. Pittman, w. S. Pittman.
Jr., and Booker 7. Pittman are Wis
iting DR.. Booker 7. Washington, her
father, at the Tusgekee Normal and
Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala.
The Falrmount Heights Citizens
Association IS for Chase for delegate
to the National Convention.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03

circulars. His circulars have been
distributed at every door. Here Is
one of his circulars, shouted a voter
from the third district; this IS what
we should do with his ticket
BOnv Fleet, of the second district,
declared that his district would hold
a meeting next week.
Walter J. Abrahams, of the fifth.
formerly Of the fourth, said that his
district would give 800 for the admin
istration ticket Robert Jones, of the
same district, said the same thing
Charles Turner, of the fourth dis
trict also made a strong plea for the
ticket.
T. w Ray, Of the seventh district,
made most telling speech. He ad-
vised Wilder to return 10 South
Carolina, where he belonged; that
the people in this city didn't believe
in lily-whitism.
The chairman appointed the fol
lowing executive committee. r w.
Hewlett, Charles Turner, II. Wood
ward, DR. Butler and J. A. Coins.
After this. on motion Of H. Wood
ward, the administration Of President
Taft was indorsed, the Chase Brad
shaw, DR.. Marshall and Tindall
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
WEST WASHINGTON.
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The usual interesting service was
held Sunday morning at Mt. Zion NJ.
+ Church Rev. D. w. Hayes
preached a very inspiring serman on
the use Of Revival" At the con
clusion Of his remarks Mr.. J. Z. Bat
ties sang a solo, What Are You Do
ing for Jesus"
At the Epworth League service on
Sunday afternoon at 4:3O a special
program of unusual interest will be
presented. Miss Maud Turner will
preside
A public reception and presentation
will be rendered to the Rev d. w.
Hayes, D. D.. pastor of Mt Zion NJ.
f. Church. early in the month of
March, by the members and friends of
his congregation for whom he has
preached for the last two years.
Mrs. Lucy Moore (nee Jackson), of
Philadelphia, Pa, IS paying a visit to
her sister, Mrs. George Fleet, of 25Io
p Street
Mrs. Anna Jackson, Of 25Io P Street
\. W, who has been very i'll. is now
much improved, and her speedy recov-
cry IS hoped for by her friends.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
Birthday Reception.

The home Of Mrs. Willis, 1922 nth
Street \. w, was the scene Of an
elaborate reception given in honor Of
the birthdays Of Mr.. S. Z. Fosque
and Mr.. W. Z. Branch, Friday even
ing. January 20.
The decorations consisted Of potted
plants palms, and American beauty
roses. Whist and bridge were induIg-
ed in during the evening, the prizes
being miniature hand paintings, the
same being won by the Messrs. Miles
Hampton, Johnson and West.
Mr. Fosque and Mr. Branch were
the recipients of many handsome
presents, About forty people partook
of handsome collation. which was
served by Mr.. Fosque. Mr. Ed Per
~ rendered selections on the piano.
During the course of the evening Mr
FOsque and Mr.. Branch made we'll ap-
pointed speeches, which were re-
sponded to by several guests
Among the guests present were:
Mr. R p Rhea. District Deputy OF l.
B. ?. O. T. of the World; Mr. H.
Simms, Exalted Ruler, l. B. P O. E,
who spoke; Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis, the
Misses Cora Middleton, Wool
ridge. SalIie Turner, Annie Miles,
Mary Miles, A. Grinnell, Mary Willis,
Letitia Mullen, Lucy Rice, L Dorsey,
Evelyn Henderson and the Messrs T.
Fairfax, Ofutt, Z. L. Miles, Z. Z.
Anderson, II. Washington, Z. John
son, Jas Foster, JnO. Hampton, l.
Mitchell, c. Johnson, 3. Middleton, B.
Booth, J. w. Williams, Clarence John
son ard Clyde Newson; +. West,
Chas. Lyons, DR.. Brown, IL. Thomp-
son, \. Howard, Kcefe
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(By R. H. Brooks, 722 So. Fairfax ST.
The Woman's meeting at Alfred
Street Baptist Church on Friday OF
last week, was phenomenal success
The meeting was we'll attended, and
most OF the audience asked that the
lecture be repeated
Mr.. Robert Lee, ST, who for many
years was employed in the shipping
department of W. r. Moses & Sons.
Furniture Co., died Saturday, January
p, at his residence, coo n. Payne St.
and was buried Wednesday, January
81, from the Third Baptist Church,
Rev. ]. d. Henderson, D. D. oficiat-
ing.
The deceased leaves Il son. Mr.
Robt. Lee. Jr, a daughter, Mrs. Benz.
Lucas, and a grandson, Nh Herbert
Lucas
Mrs. Maggie Evans and her Junior
League promise an interesting pro-
gram Sunday, February 4th, 4 P. NJ.
at Roberts Chapel NJ. L. Church.
John Clarence Coleman, who died
Tuesday January 23d, was buried
from Roberts Chapel January IS
The deceased was a member of the
Methodist Brotherhood, and resided
with his mother at 7I2 Gibbon street
The male choir of the Brotherhood
sang, and the Rev c. S. Briggs and
Rev Alexander Truatt, d. D.. Off
Ciated.
Mr. John F Parker, principal Of
SnOwden school. of which young Mas
ter Coleman was a pupil, selected Jas
Edw. Colbert, Louis Bentley, Chas.
Chisley and several other members
of the class, who acted as pall-bearers,
lnterment was in Bethel Cemetery.
Mrs. Jennie Jones is sick at her
residence, 532 So. St. Asaph street
Mrs. Essie Strother, of Harrisburg,
Pa, is the guest OF her mother. Mrs
Marion Madella, and brother-in-law,
Samuel W Madden, 5II SO. Column
bus street
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
PARAMOUNT, HEIGHTS.
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Miss Mamie H. Burroughs, the
president Of the National Training
School, located at Lincoln, D. c., de
.livered an instructive address at the
Paramount Heights NJ. Z. Church
Sunday morning, January 28, She
brought with her some of the young
ladies of the school, who sang songs
land solos which inspired the Congre-
cation.
Mrs. NJ. E. Tilghman, one Of Fair
mount Heights most industrious
ladies. and lady of the highest Chris
tian character, worshiped at the NJ. Z.
Church Sunday The officers and
members have decided to ask her 10
manage an entertainment for the
benefit of said church.
Rev. Benz. Myers, one OF the orig
NAL members of the Washington an
nual conference, spoke at the NJ. L.
Church January 2S He gave a sy-
nOpsiS of his work in Anne Arundel
County, which is very prosperous.
Rev. w H. Howard. pastor OF the
church, opened his revival Thursday
night January IS Notwithstanding
the bad weather, the meetings are
well attended and the pastor Is hav-
ing great success. Nearly a dozen
| converts have been added to the
| church.
Through the united efforts OF the
! citizens of Fairmount Heights, Capi-
! tai Heights and East Deanwood, the
District authorities are placing cleo
trio lights along the Benning division
] of the Columbia Electric Railway
! line from the Benning road track tC
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY. OF MUSIC
ArtiSt Course of Recital.

@1fHT C0HSe Of Recital
Melville Charlton organ of New York. who has been giving
course OF ecas since December 1911 this city will Febsr
at the Metropolitan Church. Mrs Harriet Gibbs Marshall o2
oe Northwest give OF his great rectals will be assisted
Y Miss Lulu We're Chders, Conrato director of music Howard
University Miss Ruth Grmshaw W. c NJ Mr. Leonard letter
violin cello - ~ ~ '0Oi'
MISS Gladys Fearing presenting composition by Charlton
". c. NJ. Junior Artist Course.
Melville Charlton IS organst OF pronounced He
prayed standard works by Bach Geg Wdo sincerely
appreciated" The Musical Courier
Mr. Charons aims as an organist technical
New York Herald
MI Chatons piano composition indicates creative
citation of Organis
Melville Charlton is fully equipped musician every way;
possessing clean steady well brilliant technique which enables
him to render the most difficult compositions in an authoritative
manner therefore take great pleasure recommending him. as
place the greatest COnhdnC his abesChas Heinro Prof
OF the National Conservatory of Music America and official ogan
OF Carnegie Institute of Pitsburg
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
Gone West.

Mr.. Afue Mcdowell, who graduated
from the Howard University law
school about two years ago with high
houors by taking one OF the prizes,
after with Attorney A. w. Scott, and
subsequently struck out for himself,
left the city last week for Los An
geles, Cal. his former home. where
he will take up the practice Of law.
Mr.. Mcdowell won a host OF friends
while here. and his absence will be
greatly missed
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03

DR.. c. w. Childs, is teaching in the
public schools of Durham, n. c.
Dr. w. Bruce Evans spoke in Har-
risburg, Pa, Monday night.
DR.. Booker T. Washington IS at
tending the annual meeting OF the
Board OF Trustees of Howard Uni
versity, OF which he has long been a
member
Don't be persuaded; you will not
have to be, if you try DR.. Morse 5
new cream.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
OVATION FOR DIR. MARSHALL
His Home District Turns Out Strong
Big Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall
Tuesday Night

The third and fourth districts in
Georgetown, the home Of DR.. Charles
II. Marshall, who is an alternate on
the Chase and Bradshaw ticket, turn
ed out five hundred strong last
Tuesday night in Odd Fellows Hall,
Georgetown, D. Q. Every available
space in the hall was occupied with
enthusiastic Republican voters.
James /. Turner, in a short and
concise speech, called the meeting to
order, by saying among other things,
that the cOlOred Americans owed al
Iegiance to the Republican party, and
so far as he was concerned he had
respect and consideration for all hon
est Republicans. At the conclusion
of Mr.. Turner'S address he called for
the election Of 4 secretary. Ralph
Hewlett was unanimously elected.
After a few preliminary remarks by
the president, Aaron Bradshaw was
introduced amidst applause. He was
followed by w. Calvin Chase Both
gentlemen discussed the issues OF the
day, and both were certain OF the
entire administration ticket DR..
Charles H Marshall was the next
speaker. He was loudly appiaudcd
when he advanced to the front Of the
stage He made a most timely ad-
dress, which seemed to have caught
the hearers.
T. w. Ray was the next speaker
He was very humorous.
H Woodward declared that the
third and fourth districts would give
Dr. Marshall and his ticket 300 ma
jority or more.
What do we care for the Wilder
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
WANTED

A man Of character and ability to
fill the position of Financial Agent
Must be d good lecturer and con
vincing talker. This will be a pay
ing and permanent position. InYes-
tigate at once. Address; The S. I.
& E. Corporation, Mound Bayou
Me-.