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The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18
CONTEMPORARY CRITICISM.

A new paper styled the "Kansas
Blackman" is among our exchanges.
1t is issued in Topeka, Kans., and con-
tains seven columns on each of its foDr
pages. 1t promises to fill ''long felt
want" Boston Couraut.
THE KANSAS BLAcKMAN, is the name
OF new journalistic venture in Topeka.
Kansas. 1t is Republican in politics
and racial in principles. W. D. Driver
the editor and proprietor is one of the
best all around newspaper men in the
race. To the Blackman and its editor
we extend our ~ .-Colored Ameri-
can, Washington, d. G.
The Kansas Blackmap. edited by W.
D. Driver, sf Topeka, Kansas, is the
latest Negro journal in these parts and
we predict for it in the field of journal
ism prominent place and standard
bearer for the race. The paper is cred
liable both in matter and appearance -
St Joe. Mirror.
W. d. Driver is making a neat, read
able paper out of the Blsckman, which
he recently started.-Topeka Mail.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

BLAOKMAM BREVITIES.

The commencement exercises of
Natchez College will take place May
23rd, inst, at the First Baptist church
of Natchez, Miss.
Half of the medical faculty employ.
ed in the Central Tennessee College of
Nashville. Tenn, are colored.
Mr.. Paul Jones of Kansas City,
Kans., is candidate for legislative
honors for be third legislative dis
trict of Wyandotte county.
Mcpherson Kans.. will turn out
five graduates on May 18th, Misses
Ida Brown, Jessie Gentry and Lizzie
Anderson. Messrs Frank Brown and
Oscar Jones.
Jacob Hofner a citizen of Cincin-
natl, o.. on his death willed $1,000
to a orphans asylum of that city.
The commencement exercises of the
Normal class of the New Orleans
University, will take place on the
goth inst.
Mr.. B. F. Williams of Rrookhaven,
Mass, has started the publication of a
race paper in that city. 1t will be
called the Brookhaven Advocate.
The convention of the American
Association of Educators of Colored
Youths will convene, July oath, in
Baltimore, Md.
The Afro-Americans of the state of
La, represent capital of 81, 900, 900.
The commencement exercises of
Wilberforce Will be held June Oath,
inst.
William E. Matthews Esq, one of
the leading fnanciers and phIlanthrop-
ist of the race, died at his home in
Washington, D. c., last week.
Monday, May 14tb, ushered into ex
istance the "Daily Crusader" under
the management of the CRUSADER
Publishing Co.," with l.. A. Martinez
as editor The Daily Crusader is
published in New Orleans, La.
Smallpox has broken out at Rush
vile, Kansas, a small burg not far
from Atchinson. There are four cases,
all among colored people.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18
Tipping or French waters.

There IL much dissatisfaction
among Partisan walters and 4 gem
eral strike among them has teen
spoken Of Ii IL estimated by their
trade society that there arc 40. 600 Of
them out Of work, and the men con-
tend that the masters take adran-
tage 81 this ID cut down their earn
ingS Practically. H1ed wages are
unknown The men pay - much 10
tic masters tn proportion I'd the
business they dn Thus. ln ulc great
cafes 0u the t0aleyartla. they have
~ pav at the cash desk the full SELF
lng IFice of whateyer theY serve,
plus j per cent IT. aame cases. III IL
said. tic rate has Tenn increased nf
late 10 and then Ter 1anL Jf
course this percentage represents j
partia1 ~ theirs gratuit GO whirh
they have ~ give up In Paris TIC
general rule II for customers t0 giFe
'.tlps" a. the Fatc 0f une- halF penny
for ever tenpence expended This
i at the rate III Ter cent nhich
would sb0w loss ID the waiter of
2l per cent on the larger percentage
In practice, however. the tlps are
higher. a. no one giTes less than s
penny. however small the purchase,
ana some customers Of course, gIFe
more than the recognized minimum
London DaIy News
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18
SHOT WITHOUT WARRANT.
Policeman Too Ready With His Gun
Oolored People Indignant.

Policeman Too Ready With His Gum
Oolored People Indignant.
LEAvESwoRTH, Kas., May.-This
afternoon as three policemen were
taking Kane, the murdered man.
home in the patrol wagon, Chas. Reed.
colored, aged 20, was running along
the street with man in cloee pursuit.
The police jumped from the patrol
wagoH and joined in the chase, calling
Oh Reed to stop. Policeman Talbot
shot at Reed, inhicting q serious
wound in the hip. The shooting
caused much excitement among the
colored people and on the police re-
fusing to allow his mother to see him
in jail they made threatening demon
strations. The boy had simply been
in fight and the shooting Of him
awakened strong race feeling which
caused mass meeting Of colored
people in North Leavenworth tonight.
At the meeting strong speeches were
made by w. ID. Matthews. w. B.
1Ohbbeuh hnu A.. W. Dell Muu UAnAF
leaders of the colored people. A
series Of resolutions were adopted.
citing where the colored people we're
mistreated and outraged by the pop
ulist police. which ended as follows:
Therefore be 1t reeolyed that we,
colcred people in mass meeting, do
soelmnly protest against the ignor-
ance and vicionsness Of the police Of
this city in their high-handed out.
RACES frequently inflicted upon the
colored people under semblancs Of
authority. BE it further
Resolved, that we do uDqualifiedly
denounce the cowardly and unwar-
ranted shooting Of one Of our citizens
on the streets today without provo.
cation, and we call upon the police
commissioners 10 suspend Police Tai
bot from duty until the matter il
Investigated.
Resolved. That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to Governor Leg.
cling that be may know and take
action.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

WASHINGTON, May 14.-Soon after
District of Columbia business was
taken up in the house to day color
ed man sitting in the center Of the
gallery srose and shouted: "Mr.
Speaker Of the house Of representa-
tives >, Instantly the house was in
confusion and ell eyes were turned
upon the new orator in the gallery.
The speaker, who was among the
first to regain composure. directed The
doorkeeper to remove the man He
was ofpowerful PHYSIQUE. however,
and the doOrkeeper was unable 10
oust him for some time, the negro en-
deagoring to deliver his alleged de-
vinely inspired message that the Lord
had commanded him 10 come to the
speaker Of the house and order him T.
pass the Coxey bill. Other portions
Of his message referred to the capitol,
the Whitehouse and the treasury, out
the exact purport was not learned in
the confusion.
The interloper was finally elected
and when the confueion which had
created subsided business resumed.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18
RUSSELL ACQUITTED.
Oolored People Dissatisfied With The
Verdict May Be Trouble.

ALMA, Kans., May lin the
case of the state against Hugh Rus.
sell, the jury brought in verdict Of
not guilty after having been out about
three hours. The defendant was
charged with having killed Joseph
Davis with a rock at Paxico on even
ing of March 3rd, 1894. The colored
people were having a dance in the
band ball when the defendant and
chum went to this hall for the pur-
pose of listening to the music and
watching the dance. Not being adj
mitted they were watching from the
outside Of the building through a
window when Joseph Davis, colored,
came out and ordered them away.
Some angry words followed, where
upon the white boy Russell picked up
a rock and struck the negro on the
back of the head, which caused his
death-claiming to have done 30 in
self defence.
The colored people of this place are
dissatisfied with the verdict. They
are wroth over the affair. Threats Of
lynching the boy any burning the
town have been made, and il il feared
that trouble may ensue.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18
ANOTHER NEGRO KILLED.
A Posse In Persmt and There Nav Be
o Lynching.

PIrTsBURG. Kans., May 15.-An.
other killing among the Alabama
negros is exciting the colored people.
Sunday night It Litchfeld several Of
them were practicing boxing. when
one, Pink Lester. accidentally cut
John Newman across the abdomen
with knife, causing slight would.
In speaking of it afterward, Lester
said ii Newman fooled with him he
would kill him. Newman immediate.
ly armed himself with revolver and
upon finding Lester accused him of
making the remark and then said, II
will kill you first" With that he
fired upon his victim. infiicting .
wound which proved fatal. The
murderer escaped but is being persned
by posse and it is said that il he il
brought back those of his own color
will hang him.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18
BISHOP JAMES A. HANDY, of the

BISHOP JAMES A. HANDY, of the
A. NJ E. church, gave utterance to
truth last Sunday night at St. Johns
church in this city which, if more
fully appreciated by the ministry,
would be a benefit to the great mass of
people. "The press can and should be
of great service to the church and the
church to the press" said he. AS
promoters of good and general bene-
factors to the country, people and
race, these two great mediums stand
without rivals. The true journal lifts
man to higher planes of correct events
and brings new ideas for good contin.
ually forward, while the church in
her majesty, seeks to enoble and purify
the soul. They both labor for the
same cause.-the enobling of man
kind-one spiritually, the other in
the general walks of life.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

present generations live and the mem
ories of war rise so fresh before them,
will the sacredness of memorial day
grow less. Every American, regard
less of politics, creed or color, should
lay aside the everyday cares of life
on this day and give thanks to AL
mighty God that men lived in this
country who gave up their lives, their
loved ones, their all, for country and
flag and held up as examples for en-
ulation By coming generations the
deeds of valor achieved by the mar
tyrs of our country.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

WHAT man accomplishes by physi-
cial force, woman obtains by that all
powerful influence resulting from the
high esteem and regard in which she
is held by the kings Of the earth.
We may never have woman suffrage,
but the gentle sisters will continue
to run the machinery of the world,
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

Republicans of Kansas have hard
battle before them in the present
campaign. 1t il the battle of princi-
pie against falsehood and misrepresent.
alton; Of truth against deception. In
the end principle and truth shall pre-
vail, but the battle with the political
liar is one Of the hardest yet recorded.
The black phlanx will, in this case,
as ever in the past, be found on the
side Of princiDle and right.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18
LEFT FOR OKLAHOMA.

PrTsBURG, Kans., May 15.-Tbe
negroes imported here from Alabama
last year, TO work in tho coal mines
are rapidly leaving. Another batch
left today to take the places of strik-
ing miners at Hartshorn, /. /.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

WHEN the Negro learns that all
men are not born with the same
number of talents; that some are fitted
fur one persuit in lite and others for
different fields Of labor: when he stops
and finds his station, his adaptability.
he will be on the high road to sue
nnss
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

One UNPRINcIPLED Negro can do
more toward holding back the onward
march Of the Negro than a score of
good, honest progressive ones for its
advancement.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

WHEN THE NIGHT Of ignorance is
on in one part Of the land. the bright
sunlight Of Intelligence shines resplen-
dent in other fields and the world
grows more brilliant.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

IF faith in final justice 10 all
mankind goes for anything then the
Negro has hope for the future. His
faith is as abiding as the great
it has endured ages of
assault.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

The press and the pulpit should go
hand in hand. AS mediums for the
public good, they stand at the head of
the list.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

IT IS MORE trouble to do wrong than
to do right. This probably accounts
for the actions Of many in this season
Of short hours and little work. They
must do something.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

Decoration Day is almost upon us
aud already the spirit of PATRIOTS m
has begun to stir in the hearts of the
American people This day is truly
American. No other country pays
homage to its honored soldier dead as
the American On this day the
wounds of war are opened and closed.
The widowed mother and orphans 90
silently to some humble mound and
there commune with departed loved
ones and the hearts bleed afresh; vet
there is balm for the wearied soul
aud aching heart ,,in the satisfaction
that it was for country, for freedom
and Justice that he die1. No class of
people on American soiI should hold
this solemn national holiday more
sacred than the Negro. To him it
should be truly sacred. The rec
collection Of the past and the condi-
tions which brought on the great
struggle Of war, resulting in the free
dom of the millions, rise before Us like
q vivid dream and in fancy We see the
chains of thraldom fall, hear the thun-
der of cannon and shrill whistle Of the
deadly minnie ball aud our heroes lie
bleeding in the agonies Of death for
country and for right. We pause a
moment, and the onward march of
the Black Phalanx" is heard. The
clouds of war grow more dim with
each passing year, but not while the
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18
ACE interests should be the first
liberation Of the Negro.

lHE Parsons Blade writes Us down
ahe Topeka BLAcKMAN. a slight
take. The KANSAS BLACKMAN.
'au please. Topeka is our home
Kansas is our diamond and the
4''sd States our field. We have
q lour innings and made home
q sach inc.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

No TRUE man seeks to crush a
fellowman il his efforts to acquire
fame. Selfshness is an element
seldom, if ever, found il real man
hood.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

The RAYS from the lighthouse of
literture beacon the Negro and in its
pathway will he find full and COM
plete manhood.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

am candidate for Clerk Of the Dis
tfict Court of the Third Judicial Dis
strict, subject to the will Of the Shawnee
county republicans. A IT, CHEsNEY.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

We are authorized to announce that
Josiah Jordan is candidate for Clerk
ot the District Court, subject to the rel
publican primaries.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

The shrewd Negro writer should bear
in mind that this is white mans
country, as they have successfully pro
ven the fact to his beloved colored
bre thern. 1t will do no good to draw
the color line A favorable consider
alton from these people will always be
forthcoming by treating them fair.
How can weaker nation suppress the
stronger? Can it be done? Then why
draw the color line? The white p8ople
in the north and west are not respon-
sible for crimes perpearHtsd in the south
they are our friends, thou idiot.-St8te
Ledger.
The above is rather surprising for
Negro journal, c)nseorated to the
oppressed, dedicated to defend the
ostracised; to instill mpnhood and
womanhood in the much abused Negro,
that he may rise in his might and
hurl from power those who oppose his
progress.
If journals credited with leader
ship preach this doctrine what must
be expected of the rank and file?
This thing talking about the south
being hatred to the Negro and the
north his bosom friends is all bosh
and the sooner the editor of the Led
ger and the other Negroes learn it the
better. The color line is already
drawn; there is not a city in this
country where you will not stumble on
the line ifyou attempt to assert your
rights. A minority always has rights
and with organization defeats major
ity. The Negroes vote will demand
recognition from any party. If We
had more manhood and not always
ready to do the bidding of some white
man, for a trifing consideration, we
would be much better of. IF the Ne
gro has friend in this country it
should be himselt.-St. Joe, Mirror.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

We are authorized to announce that
Hale Richie is candidate for Clerk
of the District Court, subject to the re-
publican primaries.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

The BLACKMAN has the largest
circulation Of any Negro journal pub.
lished in Shawnee county.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

The AGE when ignorance can hold
sway and lead the van has long since
passed. Brains, brains, brainsl is the
cry Of the hour, and there must ba "a
'gray-matter" accompaniment.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

WOMAN is the sun Of the world.
Her jems Of virtue throw around us q
ray Of bfilliancy and splendor which,
if removed, would leave Us in dark
neas more terriable than utter night,
and where hope and happiness now
reign would be despair and desper-
alton.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

The CRY of the masses is for justice
and fair play and they will not for
ever cry in vain. AS night is follow
ed BY day. 90 will right follow wrong.
The inevitable cannot be stayed nor
Justice forever be held in chains Of
pre-;
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

PUBLICAN success and Negro
IL
ess are inseparable.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

SHORTCOMINGS in our parents
should be viewed through the micro
scope Of charity. In cur advanced
condition do we find the reflex of their
possibilities under more favorable
circumstances.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

We are authorized to announce that
III. A. M. Callahan, is candidate for
tlerk Of the District Court, subject to
Ihe republican primaries.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

The history Of the world tells us
that truth can wait. She is used to
~
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

ENvIoUs darts are poor weapons
with which to combat superiority.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18
FRIDAY, MAY l8, 1894.
announcements.

We are authorized to announce that
A. RI Jetmore Is candidate for County
Attorney, subject to the republican
pfimaries
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

morning service and encouraged
the congregation to support the
race journals when they were pro-
gressive and deserving.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

TINE works marvellous changes
From The dark recesses Of slavery to
the enlightened and progressive day
Of this age is found striking evidence
Of this fact in the growth of the
Negro.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

We are authorized to announce that
Henry j. Adams is candidate for Clerk
of the District Court, subject to the re-
publican primaries
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

Col. q. W. Veale has announced his
candidacy for representative Of the Both
district of Kansas, subject to the re-
publican nomination.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

am candidate for nomination be-
Is the republican primaries for pro
Ii judge r. Ell. @. SEARLE.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

EwIN AL AUSTIN announces himself
II candidate for probate Judge subject
u the republican voters and the repub
jean primary.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

hereby announce mysely as candi-
Gate for reelection for second term as
County Attorney. I'll. @. SAFFoRD
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

am a candidate for clerk Of the dis
trict court subject to the decision Of the
Npublican primaries.
IT Nj TcrupETr
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

am d candidate for probate Judge,
sabiect to republican primaries. Kind
IL Nremember me. john Il. GUY.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18
BEAUTIFUL HATS
Sharum's Millinery Emporium
THIS WEEK

Ne shall make the effort Of Our lives, and
will sell flne millinery for half the lowest
prices of any other house in the State.
The Kansas blackman., 1894-05-18

pflmarleS.
I'VE are authorized to announce that
Josiah Jordan is candidate for Clerk
sot the District Court, subject to the re-
publican primaries.
am candidate for Clerk Of the Dis
tfiet Court of the Third Judicial Dis
strict, subject to the will Of the Shawnee
county republicans. AL Il. CHEsNEY.
We are authorized to announce that
Hale Ritchie is a candidate for Clerk
'of the District Court, subject to the re-
publican primaries
We are authorized to announce that
III. A. M Callahan, is candidate for
tlerk Of the District Court, subject to
Ehe republican primaries.
We are authorized to announce that
Henry j. Adams is candidate for Clerk
of the District Court, subject to the re
publican primaries.
COL q. w. Veale has announced his
eandidacy for representative Of the 36th
district of Kansas, subject to the re-
publican nomination.
hereby announce mysely as candi-
Gate for reelection for second term as
t0nnty Attorney. I'll. Ct. STAFFORD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-27
uneral OF Mr.. Mayo.

The sudden death of Major Fttzhugh
MAYO on the c~annon-ball train OF the
Norfolk and Western line, while return
ing from Norfolk 10 Richmond Wednes-
day afternoon, was a great shock 10 MS
friends and relatives here, who were
teleeraphed the sad occurrence from wa
verify. His brother and friends on the
train with him. as well as DR.. Murray
of Suffolk, did all that was possible to
relieve him. but he die shortly AFTER
the train left Suffolk.
Rev. Robt. A. Mayo, his son, and bride,
who had been visiting their friends here,
left the city the same afternoon, and
were recalled by the sad news
Major Mayo was a gallant soldier, and
was. at the time Of the surrender Of
Maior-G enerai Carter l.. S~teyenson's d.
vision of the Army Of Tennessee, COM
manded by Gen. Joseph l.. Johnston,
chief auartermaster of division.
He was s~ixty-six years of age, and had
heen twice married. His second wife sur
wives him.
The funeral will take place to-day at
noon from All-Saints' church. The pail
bearers will be as follows:
Honorary-Messrs. james Peasants,
Maxwell T.. Clarke, ID. N. Walker. +. w.
Chamberlayne, Il. Roberts Baker, Philip
Haxall, John George, Gervas Storrs, W..
r.. Trigs, l.. r. Myers, Archer Anderson.
A. s. Buford. Lewis Ginter. e. T. ID.
Myers. w. G.. Strange. Jackson Bolton,
and w. G.. Miller.
Actfve-E. G. Mayo, w. S. p. Mayo.
Arthur Mayo, George Mayo. Jr., Phil.
Taliaferro, McCarty Thornton, II. 7.
Thornton. John w. Atkinson. Ben. Talia-
ferro, Willial, NJ. Taliaferro.
The pall-bearers are expected TO meet
at Mr.. =. II. Mayo's residence, No. 10
west Franklin. at 1870 A. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-27

the resolution. and In the course OF his
remarks spoke Of the spontaneous up
rielns Of American citizens. oppressed
and w~ronged.'
As soon as Mr.. Allen took his seat
Mr. Harris rose aud moved 10 proceed 10
the consideration OF the order proposed by
him yesterday. for a daily meeting OF
the Senate at II a. NJ. beginning to-
morrow. AIR. PETER requested him TO
withhold the motion that he might speak
for nve minutes on the Allen resolution.
MIR. Harris persisted in his motion. and
Il was agreed to: Yeas, 81. nays. 8. Sen
ators Allen, Dolph. Frye. Gallinger, Kyle,
and PETER. The question being on adopt
ing the order, Mr.. Aldrich said that there
was q general concurrence % feeling on
his side OF the chamber that the con-
vcnience OF senators would be consulted
by meeting earlier and adjourning at an
early hour IN the evening. Therefore,
there would be no resistance on his side
Of the chamber to tie adoption Of the
order.
The order was agreed to without a d.
vision. and Mr.. Aliens resolution went to
the Calendar.
THg TARIFF I'LL TAKrN uP.f
The tariff bill was then. at las, taken
W. and Mr.. Higgins Gicp., Dcl) de-
livered a speech upon the Hawaiian
question.
Mr.. Higgins finished the reading OF his
speech at 8 =. NJ, when Mr.. Gray offer
ed his proposed rule forblddinS the read
Ing of speeches In the Senat and had II
referred to the Committee on Rules.
Then Mr Dolph took the floor and de-
livered another installment Of his speech
against the tarin bill, after a call Of the
Senate. which showed the presence of
hfty-fve senators.
While discussing the pottery question,
he permitted Mr.. Higgins to remark that
kaolin. the raw material of pottery. was
kept on the du;iable list at 81 a ton.
II was largely mined in Delaware, but
was found to some extent in North
Carolina. Delaware, therefore, presented
her respects TO North Carolina and
thanked ner for the protection of her
keolin beds.
Mr.. Dolph had not finished his speech
when the Senate. at 5:55, proceeded to
executive business, adjourning soon after
wards till tomorrow at IL O'Clock.