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The Kansas blackman. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1894-1???, 1894-04-20
HON. D. W. EASTMAN,
Candidate for State Treasurer. Clean
Career.
Mr.. Eastman has a good recc


Career.
Mr.. Eastman has a good recor,
upon which to go before the con
vention and the people. He wa
born in Seneca county, Ohio, an,
removed with his parents to Eatol
county, Mich, when but eigh
years old, and a few years later tt
Kalamazoo county. He worked
on farm and attended the countr,
schools until old enough to teach
| He taught his first school when Ii
years old. He then attended til,
Battle Creek, Mich, high schoo
springs and autumns taught winters
and worked on the farm summers
He graduated at the Battle CreeE
high school in the Summer Oh
1861. In August, 1861, he en-,
listed at Battle Greek, as a private
in Michigan Battalion of cavalry
When Fremont made his call fol-
any troops that had an organiza-
ton, these three companies went
to St. Louis, and were there organ
| lied with other batallions from
Ohio, Illinois and Missouri. Capt.
| l.. Merrill of the Second U. S.
cavalry, was made colonel and the
regiment was designated "Merrill's
Horse" Later it was given the
assignment as the Second Missouri
cavalry.
The regiment was engaged at
Memphis, Mo-, Moore's Mill,
Kirksville, Bayou Meter, Arkansas,
Ashleys Bayou, Little Rock, Ben
ton, Prairie de Ann, Camden, In
dependence, Mo-, Little Usage
and Chariot, in which he partici-
pated. 1t had large number Of
men wounded, and fifty-six were
killed IN engagements, with a total
of 234 deaths from all causes. In
September, 1861, was made ser
geant of Company H, in Novem-
Der, 1862, he was quartermaster
and in April, 1868, he
was made sergeant major of the
regiment. In February, 1864. he
enlisted as a veteran and was sent
to Michigan on recruiting duty.
In December of the same year he
was promoted to first lieutenant
and adjutant of the regiment.
Just before this he was recon-
m9nded for major of an Arkansas
cavalry regiment, by Gen. Steele's
general, but preferred to
remain with his own regiment,
which was mustered out at the |
close Of the war. He was married |
n July, 1864, at Otsego, Michi-
gan. He carried on a farm in
Kalamazoo county, Mich, from
1865 to 1868, when he removed /
% Cold water, Mich, and to En-
)oria, Kansas. in 1871, where he
in the drug business for
everal years; elected county treas
Irer in 1877, and served four
ears; was mayor of Emporia i'm
SS1, has served on the board of
ducation, and has been. assistant
postmaster of Emporia. He join
d the Grand Army at its early
rganization at Emporia, and has
ED numerous positions of trust
nd honor. He is past command
r of Preston B. Plumb post, and
Fas made member of the coun-
il of administration at the Atchi-
on encampment, and in 1893, as
lstant quartermaster general Of
le department of Kansas, and is
ow an Aide on the Staff Of the
'ommander-in-Chief. As a mem
er of the Legislature, which posi-
on he now holds, he has already
lade an honorable record. He is
present Secretary and Treasurer
the EmpOria Mutual Loan and ;
avlngs Association. !
The Kansas blackman. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1894-1???, 1894-04-20

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The Kansas blackman. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1894-1???, 1894-04-20
BROWN ENDORSED.
A Meeting Held at the Court House at
which Speech Making and Wrangling
Prevail,

| A Meeting Held at the Court House a
which Speech Making and Wrangling
| Prevail.
From Tuesdays State Journal
Col. John M. Brown, "King o.
Shawnee county," as he is called
by some of his enemies among the
colored men, was last night en-
dorsed for state auditor by q meet
ing OF colored people at the court
house, which was called for that
purpose.
Sol. G. Watkins, Browns able
lieutenant, called the meeting to
order and Rev. p. w. Barker was
made chairman and W. T. Nc
knight was elected secretary.
George W. Smith, who held a
job as janitor at the statehouse
under the last Republican admin
istration, addressed the meeting
and said be would like to have a
discussion as to whether it was adj
visable to- endorse a candidate or
not without calling a conference of
colOred men from over the state.
W. |. Jamison wanted to hear
from the committee that called the
meeting.
George w. Charles was the only
member of the committee who was,
present and he said the members
of the committee had held a eau
Gus in which they decided it would
be good thing to endorse some
home talent for state auditor.
s. g. Watkins said the colored
people showed what they could do
when they endorsed a candidate for
constable, and he urged the en-
dorsement of candidate for audit
or. He said they should endorse
some man who could put up his
campaign expenses if he should be
nominated as the Republicans have
no administration to assess for
campaign purposes.
Dennis Hope was called for.
He said: at is high time the
colored men are looking after some
thing more than janitor jobs; Ise
had one of them all my life and
lse getting tired of it. | find |
am Mr.. Hope about pay day and
Dennis ever afterward. | think
we should endorse some colored
man. Twas raised in Kaintuckv
where Breckenridge was. but of
course lse of different kind of
stripe"
W. |. Jamison addressed the
meeting and said: Il did not
know whose name was to be pre-
sented here tonight. Each county
ought to be allowed to have some
thing to say in the endorsement Of
candidate for state auditor. It'll
will not be good thing to endorse
anybody unless there can be unity
among all the colored people Of
the state
The plan Of the meeting to en-
dorse Brown with a whoop was
about TO be blocked when MANAGER
Watkins offered a resolution that
it was the sense Of the meeting
that some colorcd man should he
endorsed for state auditor and that
that imam should be John NJ.
Brown.
w. ID. Driver, a colored man
who has lately come to Topeka for
the purpose Of starting a news
paper, said: II favor the part Of
the resolutions which endorse some
colored men, but oppose the idea
The Kansas blackman. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1894-1???, 1894-04-20

The BLACKMAN wants the news.
Politics is the order Of the DAY
and night.
Miss Anna nj. Hamilton Is still
indisposed.
Mr. Arthur Gray, Of Lawrence,
was in the city Sunday.
Mr.. f. r. Hunter, Of Lawrence,
was in the city this week.
Miss Fredonia Novels has re-
turned 70 the city.
Rev j. "a. Stewart has returned
from Memphis, Tenn.
When You read THE BLAcKMAN,
tell your neighbor about it.
w. D. Woodall spent Saturday
at Kansas City among the poll
-ticians.
The examination Of teachers for
the public schools begins to-mor-
row.
The Black Carl company reports
fair business on their tour through
the state.
Chas. Over has returned to Kan
Gas City after few days visit to
his mother.
Mrs. Ella De Shattio has re-
turned, after several months visit
in St. Louis, Mo.
Excelsior Lodge No. B, X. Of
p. will give grand entertainment
at an early date.
MT Joseph Wallace, wellknown
in Topeka, will engage in Agri-
cultural business soon.
The Baptist Sunday schools an
nounce a change in the hour Of
service from 3 p. m. to $50 a. m.
Messenger Grey, Of the state
house, returned Wednesday from
a tour n Sedgwick and Sumner
counties.
Pastors are especially requested
to send their announcement Of
services to The BLACKMAN for
publication.
Little Clarence Williams il suf-
fering from serious attack of
consumption at his home, 1908
Buchanan street.
A very pleasant entertainment
wa given At Lanes Chapel, Tues
day evening. Rev. j. b. Gibbs
i pastor.
Reg. ]. a. Sidwell, culporter Of
the American Bible Society,
preached At the B Street Baptist
church last Sunday,
The .'Pink Tea social HI the
Shiloh Baptist church last night
by thc Ladies' Sewing Circle was
pleasant affair.
Gall at Nine. Marmont's new
store, corner 18th ana Kansas aye-
me, and see the best STYLES Ill
millinery at the lowest prices.
The season for reviyals has end
Cd and the maiden fair and gallant
youth are casting about for tile
usual summer amuscments.
Read the announcements Of tht
men who ask the favorable con.
sideration of the voters Of the rae,
for the various offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
Small Ratio of Expense For Disbursements.
Notes and Gossip.

Small Ratio of Expense For Disbursements.
Notes and Gossip.
From the report of the supreme reporter
presented to the insurance commissioner of
New York it appears that the beneficial
membership of the order Dec. 81, 1898, was
123, 354. The payments for the year were
"a, OF, 485. 80, which enormous sum was col
lected and disbursed at an expense of 1 $40
per cent. The, Knights of Honor had the
smallest ratiolof expenses to disbursements
of any fraternal society.
Three assessments have been called for
May, there being 191 names on the list, OF
which only 80 were paid.
Supreme Reporter Nelson received 29S APP
plications during the week ending May S.
There were 127 death benefits paid in Mas
sachusetts last year.
Total deaths in Florida since the first
lodge was instituted in 1881, III.
Supreme Guardian John P. Shannon has
succeeded the late Grand Master Davidson
as grand master of the Georgia Masons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Encouraging Report of the Endowment
Rank-PIume Tips.

Encouraging Report of the Endowment
Rank-PIune Tips.
The present number of members in the
endowment rank is 90. 721, with S72. 1856, 600
of endowment, an increase in membership
of 7S2 and $14 $4,000 in endowment.
Amount of interest bearing bonds and Sc
curities, SIG. 225; cash on hand, $14,9SO;
total cash on hand and invested March 81,
$218, SO6.4O.
The Ebbitt House, Washington, has been
selected for supreme lodge headquarters
during the session of the supreme lodge.
To be kind to each other and love one an
other is the command of Pythianism to its
members.
The endowment rank is the only insur-
ance department of the order of Knights of
Pythias, the supreme lodge of this order
having legislated that no other insurance
society receive its official recognition.
The next session of the supreme lodge
will have three important matters to settle
that of Supreme Master of Exchequer
Wiley, the German problem and the clash
between the Pythian Sisters and Sister
hood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11
UNITED WORKMEN.
Indiana Grand Lodge of the Degree of HON.
Or-Workshop Chips.

Indiana Grand Lodge of the Degree of Hon.
Or-Workshop Chips.
The first grand lodge of the degree of hon
or in Indiana was recently organized at
Terre Haute. Thirty eight delegates repre-
sented 10 lodges, with a membership of
900. The following officers were elected:
Past grand chief of honor, Miss Luella
Woods; grand chief of honor, Miss Il. G.
Smith; grand lady of honor, Mrs. n. Con-
over; grand chief of ceremonies, Mrs w.
7. Boyce; grand recorder, Miss Annie Els
man; grand receiver. Mrs. Jett Williams.
The lodges in Maine. under direction of
Grand Supervisor Andrews, adding
more members than ever before, nearly ev-
cry lodge making gains.
During April 642 medical examinations
were received at the Massachusetts grand
lodge Office.
Sioux City Qa.) workmen are planning to
erect $50, 0O0 hall.
Michigan had two assessments for May.
Members in good standing April /, $780,
965.
Only seven jurisdictions have losses for
April-a better showing than for several
months back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11
RAILROAD TIES.

An effort will be made to complete the
Lake Shores double track between Buff
falo and Chicago this year.
The Peoria, Decatur and Evansville
has established a new train service and
has adopted a standard color of tuscan
red for its coaches.
A new passenger station. to cost about
$40. 900, is to be built at East st. Lonis
by the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis
Consolidated company.
One of the most elegant Pullman pal
ace drawing room cars recently built is
the Morristown, now running on the
Binghamton express of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western. It is 20 feet
long, handsomely furnished and has all
the modern conveniences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11

DIR. A. nj. Callahan, who is a candidate
for clerk of the district court, has been
a resident of Topeka for the last twenty
eight years. He has always been a Re
publican He has never held an Office
except member of school board in which
capacity he served the people of Topeka
for a number of years. The doctor is an
old soldier, having served in the army
three years and eight months. He had
the misfortune to be captured with Col.
Straight and his command and was a
prisoner of war for nearly twenty months.
Many of his friends have expressed sur
prise that he should give up his
practice and seek an office.
The facts are that his health
failed nine years ago. and for seven years
he was either confined to his house. or
absent from home in search of health
from four to seven months each year:
and able to do but little at his profession
during the remainder of each year. AS
a result, when his health became re-
stored year and half ago sufficiently
to enable him to enter into active prac-
tice, he found-as might be reasonably
supposed-that his practice had largely
fallen into other competent hands, and
his sickness had embarrassed him pro-
fessionally and financially and had left
him greatly in debt This is why he
asks for the Nomination of clerk of the
district court-Topeka Mail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11
A Shattered Idol.

One of the greatest sorrows of famous
personages is that it is impossible to live
up to the ideal opinion which the peo-
pie whom they meet in the ordinary
affairs Of life have formed of them.
1t is recorded that certain literary
man of high reputation had occasion to
remark to a waiter in the restaurant
where he sometimes lunches:
f'Waiter, this beefsteak is very tough
The waiter looked at him with sor-
rowful expression and sighed deeply.
perhaps you will tell me, " said the
literary man, why you sigh in that
fashion. "
s'Ah, sir, said the waiter, ST took you
for man who always said original
things, and here you come and say just
the same thing that all the rest of them
do!'-Youth's Companion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11
Ancient Order of Hibernians.

The report of National Secretary Slattery
shows membership of .67S. a gain of TO-
Csc for the past year.
Eight hundred Hibernians, representing
every state in the Union, were present at
the national convention at Omaha
About $50 delegates, representing 10000
members, attended the convention of An
cient Order of Hibernians, Board of Erin,
at New York
There is a good prospect of the two fac
tions in the order reuniting. The American
board split off from the parent body, Board
of Erin, in 1854
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11
MASONIC.
Eliminating Through the TabernacIe-Tres-
tIeboard DESIGNS.

tIeboard Designs.
What capitular Masonry needs today is a
more thorough inculcation of the lessons
of the various degrees and interest on
the part of those who receive them. The
passing through the tabernacle and going
out at the east gate is like the young man
who proclaimed it as fact that he had
been through college. When asked some
pointed questions about the studies, it de-
veloped that he had one day visited the col
lege and had been courteously shown
through the buildings And there
many Royal Arch Masons who have been
courteously shown through the tabernacle.
1t is estimated that Masonry in North
America receives in fees and dues about
q, 500, 900 per annum-
About 8, 500 Sir Knights were in the grand
parade at the annual conclave of Knights
TemPlars of Pennsylvania at Pittsburg.
Bro. A1gernon NJ. Roak is grand master
of the grand council of royal and select
masters of Maine.
There does not seem to be entire satisfac-
ton with the great Masonic temple of
Chicago. A notice recently issued by
Apollo commandery announces that they
will leave the temples
The rule of fairness should control in all
matters of life. Truth is fair; falsehood is
unfair. He who would be respected and
honored by his fellows will be truthful and
and fair in all his dealings.
The famous Gerrish quartet of Masonic
singers of Boston will make a summer tour
this year.
The statutes of the grand encampment
and of the grand commandery of New York
state that officers reelected need not be in
stalled.
He who has learned to obey and possesses
teachable spirit is a proper person to adj
vance to the highest honors in Masonry.
He sees everything, hears everything, en-
joys everything and betrays nothing.
The Order of the Eastern Star was the
creation of that eminent Kentucky Mason,
DR.. Rob Morris, who wrote the original
ritual in 1913.
The conscience is the best book of morals
that we can possess and is the one we
should most frequently consult.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11
WOMEN'S IND[GN ALTON
Over the Omission of the Suffrage Plank
Expressed at Hamilton Hall.


Expressed at Hamilton Hall.
Eight hundred people, largely men,
just ordinary men, not particularly men
who believe in suffrage, but just common
men out of the stores, shops and offices,
attended the meeting at Hamilton hall
Saturday night where speeches were
made in the interest of suffrage by Miss
Susan B. Anthony and Rev. Anna Shaw.
1t was a woman's meeting in every
particular so far as its conduct was con-
cerned. The men were not allowed to
do anything but listen to the speeches,
applaud and make up their minds to vote
for the amendment
Mrs. Anna L. Diggs presided as chair
man, and ladies acted ushers; they
showed the chairs around; raised and
lowered the windows; seated the men,
just as well as men ushers and janitors
ever do.
The men felt that the women were
Hamilton was not allowed to do anything
but sit Oh one of his little red chairs near
the door and watch the proceedings.
In her speech Rev. Anna Shaw called
attention to the fact that the only state
measure to which the Republican party
All the others are issues which must be
settled at Washington. Kansas was to
be redeemed" Miss Shaw raised
laugh by saying she supposed it was to
be redeemed with irrigation.
The speeches of both Miss Anthony
aud Miss Shaw, were an arraignment of
the Republicans for cowardice in not en-
dOrsing suffrage.
Miss Anthony said when Chairman
Peters appointed Governor Eskridge and
T. B. Murdoch on the committee on res
olutions, she knew what the result would
be with the committee, and that when no
protest was heard from one of the 900
delegates it showed to what extent
slavery is possible under a Democratic
form of government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11
"HE THAT WORKS EASILY, WORKS
SUCCESSFULLY CLEAN HOUSE WITH
SA POL 10
THE BOSTON
SHOE COMPANY
Has competition ratified, and
very badly, too, as they are
pOwerless to meet prices of
our great executors shoe
sale.
LOOK AND READ.

Ladies' hand turned French Kid
Reynold Bros $500. 81 81
Ladies cloth top Drew Lelby 90
Welt sewed Shoes 70
Ladies' fine Dong. Kid pat. tip 50 so
Shoes in any style toe. ....--. L 30
Finest line of ladies Prince Albert
Jull:ettes and Congress in russell
and black cOlors made by Drew,
Lelby & Co., will be sold for less
than cost Of Leather
Ladies' $1.T5 Oxfords any style and
color. 1 90
Ladies $1.O0 Opera toe Slippers-- 90
Endless Variety of Childrens' and
Misses Oxfords, Slippers and
Shoes. Mems fine kangaroo, latest
style, and shoes . 8 25
Mems fine Hand Sewed So Remont
shoes In any style ......... 8 90
Mems fine Russian calf .... 2 so
Butchers so
Mems calf, machine sewed, $3.50
SHOES L w
Mems fine embroidered slippers. so
Call and examine this Immense stock
of honest footwear before you let loose
of your cash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11

Membership in Massachusetts Jan. 1,
1905.
Rhode Islands supreme representative is
Bro. Andrew <. Mcmahon of Newport.
With the exception of Rhode Island and
Massachusetts,, no grand council gives
voice and vote to past regents outside of
SECULAR members of the grand council .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11

III. ~. CARNEY.
City Ticket and Passenger Agent.
COL Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11
MANY EXCURSIONS.
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.
Low Round Trip Rates to Points,
North, West and East.
Denver.COIOradOS Springs and Pueblo,
Round Trip $50.

Tickets sold June IL, 10, % and "a
July 81 and 22-August 10 and II. Good
for 80 DAYS.
Extremely low round trip rates to re-
sort places in the east, north and west;
such as St Paul, Minneapolis, Cleveland.
and Asbury Park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11

The leather store of Oscar Krauss at
531 and 533 North Kansas avenue was
struck by lightning last night The
lightning followed the telephone wire
until the roof of the building was reach
ed. Some drapery in the second story
was set afiroL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11

To Denver, Colorado Springs and
PuebIo-$15.OO for the round trip. Tick
cts on sale June 18th and 18th, good for
80 days, via the Great Rock Island Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11

Have you tried the American Steam
Laundry for your laundry work. IL you
haven't, try them. 112 w. 7th. Tele 341.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11

Best five and ten cent cigars at STAINS
fields 632 Kas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11

Those who attended the Authors and
Musicians" recital recently will be glad
to know that similar entertainment
will be given at Library hall tomorrow
night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11

Tuesday evening at Library hall To
peka's authors will give entertain
ment, reading some original stories and
poems. They will be assisted by some of
Topeka's best musicians
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11
NORTH TOPEKA.
Items or Interest from the North Side OF
the Lsivsr.

Items OF Interest from the North Side or
the Isivsr.
A full leather extension top surrey for
800, at Lukens Bros. North Topeka
Call at Garner 81 Lanes cash grocery,
$40 North Kansas avenue. They meet
all competition.
"Our New Delight and all Dangler
stoves at Ii. M. Chimes.
Monarch gasoline stoves at Henry's.
Go to Henry's for roofing and spout
ing
For bargains in shingles see E. p. Ew-
art. Gordon and Kansas avenue.
Go to Will Griffith's for the best tin,
galvanized iron and pump work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-11

bb 8 Harris, druggists, Bennett's Flats