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The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
Alabama's Capital Removed.

Birmingham, Ala. Oct. M.-Owing to
the prevalence of yellow fever in Mont
gomery and the fact that all of the towns
and cities of the state have quarantined
the place the government has temporar-
lily removed to Birmingham. The gov
ernor and all state officers have located
here and are transacting business from
this point
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
THE PIXIES PEAK ROAD.
Tt Will Continue Running Trains for
Some Time.

AIanitou, Oct 21.-Business of the
Pixies Peak railway, so far this month,
has been heavier than usual in October
and the management announces their
intention of continuing a regular morn
ing passenger service to the summit IS
late as November Is, the snow in the
higher ATTITUDES permitting.
So far very little snow has fallen and
there has been no interference with the
regular running of trains
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
BURSTING WITH WEALTH.
Bank Deposits in Ellsworth County
Nearly 80 Times as Great as
Last Year.

From reports received by State Bank
Commissioner Breidenthal it is learn
ed that the three banks of Ellsworth
county have on hand in deposits $5S7 =
501 So; cash and sight exchange $3.50,
cash on hand was only $23, ,0OO The
present condition, thinks Mr.. Breiden-
thai is an excellent indication of pros
perity in Kansas.
The deposits average $2S3.13 for every
voter in the county. The cash and
sight exchange on hand averages $16s.-
IS for each voter.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21

The opening entertainment of the
Washburn course Friday, October p,
by the Clara Schumann Ladies' Orches-
ira and Mile Henrietta Edica, soprano.
Course S1.50, single entertainments so
cents. Chart at Kenam's.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
rrv GRAIN .o! Trz Grain-oI

Ask your grocer today to show you
a package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee The
children may drink it without injury as
well as the adult. All who try it. like
il GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown
of Mocha or Java, but it is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress. Il
price of coffee. 15c and Csc per pack
age Sold by grocers.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21

You can't cure consumption but you
can avoid it and cure every other form
| of throat or lung trouble by the use of
| One Minute Cough Cure. G. w. Stans-
| field, 632 Kansas avenue,
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21

The Volunteers of America viii give
a cake and coffee supper at their hall,
11S East Seventh street, Saturday eV-
ening october 23d. Everybody is inytt-
ed to come and bring their friends We
expect to have a musical programme
Come and spend the evening with US.
Supper 10 cents.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
oronn oniok1v Cured.

Mountain Glen. Ark-Our children
were suffering with Group when we re-
ceived a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy 1t afforded almost instant re-
lief-F A. Thornton. This celebrated
remedy is for sale by all druggists
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21

Webb buys and gels tickets. 509 Kan. Av.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM.

We are greatly IN need of a re-.
organization of orr public school
system. There seems to be a leak
omewhere and it should be found
aud that soon. In the industrial
department of the public schools
those small and inexperienced boys
should be removed as teachers.
Hundreds of dollars are being vast
ed with no results. The assistants
in our industrial school should be
displaced and their places filed
with good, experienced teachers. 1t
is about time TO overhaul the entire
public school system.
We have no grade meetings in
the colored schools, no lectures fol
the teachers. and it is question
whether they know if new and i'm.
proved methods are being Taught
or not.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
OUR SCHOOLS.

The public schools belong to the
public, and in justice to our citi-
zens school affairs should be con-
Quoted wholly in the publics inter-
est. Teachers who are incompe-
tent or immoral have no just claims
upon the public and should be
treated accordingly. Trustees who
conduct their affairs as though the
schools belong to them should be
made to understand that they are
but the agents of the people, and
are bound to conduct schools fairly
and fully. Personal preferences
are very well in their way, but they
should not be carried to the extent
of doing an injustice to the public.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
BRUCE REGISTER OF THE
TREASURY.

To those VINO have watched the
amendments made by President
Mckinley, the selection of Hon. b.
K. Bruce to represent the colored
people in the exalted position OF
Register of the Treasury is not a
surprise On the col trary, it has
always been regarded by the fore
most of the colored citizens of this
country as logical sequence, ow-
ing to his splendid abilities and
great popularity. Register Bruce
enters upon the duties of his posi-
ton with the hearty Endorsement
of the entire race. The President
could not have made a better ap-
pointment or one which will give
greater satisfaction. At no time
has Register Bruce been doubtful
of his appointment II 1t was to be
the policy of the President to give
the place to a representative col
ored man. His competitors, while
perhaps, deserving recognition for
party service We're, in no sense, re-
garded by the President and the
leaders of the party as in anyway
affecting the merits or superior
claims of Ex-senator Bruce. By
selecting so competent, astute and
brilliant person to represent our
race the President has cemented all
of the factions into one body in full
accord. and at the same time shown
our people that he has studied their
wants, and is disposed to satisfy
them. We most heartily commend
the President for his magnificent
recognition.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
BRIG. GEN. GEO. II. HARRIES.

The elevation of Maj Geo. 81.
Harries to the command of the
National Guard, D. c., has given
unbounded sa isfaction to the cit
liens generally, as we'll as to those
most nearly affected. Even those
having other preferences personally
acknowledge it's fitness. The pa
pers which politely phrased it that
Gen. Ordway always consulted and
relied upon the judgement of Maj.
Harries, did not overstate the case,
much Of the success of Gen. Ord
way was due to Maj. Hsrrles, who
stood modestly in the background
and helped on the cases.
1t is to be regretted that that
fine soldier and gentleman Col
Cecil Clay felt called upon to re
sign, under the mistaken but
honesty opinion that the elevation
of Maj. Hsrries was reflection
upon his able administration of I
year past. The office Of Bri yadier
General does not Of necessity fal
in the line of promotion and ir
many things, notably in securing
the aid Of Congressional legisla
tion. Some one not connected
with the Department can be NOR
effective. Now let the new Brig
adler General among his frat dutieI
give the First Separate Battalion
real head, which it has not had fo
several years. Capt. Arthur Brook
deserves the promotion.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

jim HILL BUSTED.

i'm Hill came to town riding a blind high horse,
Said he would sink the Party if he couldn't be
boss.
The white trash he appointed, and the negroes
he ignored,
Until Lynch appeared one morning at his stable
door.
He went to the White House, and he swelled
around,
He wanted to be collector at New Orleans town,
Full many scheme he had in store,
Til Lynch took charge Of his stable door.
The departments he thought were run by himself,
Til the Administration laid him on the shelf
Then cried he, poor fellow: Boys, I'm busted
sure,
For see that darned Lynch at my stable door /"
He returned to Jackson, cadaYerous poor thing,
With his foot in his hand and his head in a sling;
The negro props he could lean on no more,
Since Lynch had charge Of his stable door.
Cheer up, my dear Jimmie. and arouse your muse
And hold YOUR little Office which others refused
You're tetotally busted and this you'll know,
Your friends are disgusted and will follow no
more,
For Lynch is picking his teeth at your stable
door.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
OUR NEW COMMANDER.

The appointment. by the Presi.
dent, of Major George 81. Harries
as the successor of the late General
Ordway is a handsome tribute to a
worthy and enterpr,slng young
man. Major II .rries has won his
way by merit alone. The Presi
dent could not have made a better
selection, and it is gratifying tt
know that merit has been rewarded
and not favoritism.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
GOOD WORK.

The interest taken by Supervis-
ing Principal Brown in the move
ment to encourage parents and
guardians to attend the schools is a
highly commendable one. We're
all of our principals equally inter
ested and energetic the cry of idle
ness and petty thievery which is
constantly going up from the whites
would be silenced The Southwest
Citizens Association are also to be
congratulated upon the meeting of
"Wednesday night in furtherence of
the movement inaugurated by DR..
Richardson and Principal Brown.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
RETURN OF SENATOR
HANNA.

Marcus Aurellus Hanna will be
in the city next week to meet his
senatorial brethren, some of whom
expect to give him the farewell
shake when the sessions toll is
over, but, unless all signs fail, these
self same senators will be compelled
to postpone the shake for the
period of at least six years, The
Senator doesn't like such shakes
and will, no doubt, make many
shakes before he is shaken.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

The industrial department of the
colored schools is greatly in need
of reorganization. The commit
tee ought to place competent men
in the school and dispense with
some of the incompetent boys who
have been appointed. 1t is waste
of money without realizing any
benefits.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

Mr.. Jesse Roy, who died on the 27th
of November, was one OF the best
known young men in this city. He
was an authority on all sporting mat
tiers, and would often be selected as
referee in hstic combats. He was a
well-read man as we'll as a positive
man. His funeral from Mt. Jezreel
Baptist Church on last Tuesday was
largely attended. Rev. r. E. Hart,
of Israel Methodist Church, preached
a most eloquent sermon.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
w SPECIAL NOTICE. 81

There are regular authorized Coz
kectors in the employ Of THE BEE
Printing Co., and vhen they eaH to see
dekinouent subscribers they are re-
guesked to pay them, and not gt0e the
excuse that "they piH see the Editor. .
The Editor has no time to see the sn6-
.cri6e,s, and it is hoped that ms
friends and the patrons Of THE BEE
utX bay the Collector ahen he calls.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
FOR SALE LOTS.

For sale, rs acres of ground which
contains over four fine building lots
Situated in very pleasant locality,
on Berry farm, Washington, D. c.
Near the beautiful home of the Hon.
S. G.. Brown and DR.. w. H. Hunters S
home. Fronts on two avenues. Terms
Cash. Applicants for the said lots,
must apply to,
Rev. Daniel Draper,
P. 0. Box Al,
Have de Grace,
Hartford county, Md.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
THEMONROE DOCTRINE.

Our esteemed contemporary, The
Post, seems to be considerably
wrought up over the application OF
the Monroe Doctrine to the Hay
tian situation, which is being dis
cussed among diplomatic circles in
this and other countries. 1t seems
hat The Post is opposed to offering
protection to Hayti on the ground
that this govern nent can not afford
to dabble in the petty disputes of
lnconsiderable South American re-
publics, and takes occasion to refer
to the past conduct of Hayti as
reason for withholding friendly
aid or interference. This is indeed
remarkable position for a paper
ike The Post to take. Hitherto
The Post has, if we mistake not,
been among the foremost in advo-
cacy of the Monroe Doctrine, as
one wise y advocated by our states
men and one Of the instrumentali-
ties through which the United
States may maintain power and in
fuence as the leading nation on
this continent,
The policy of this country ha,
been to foster sentiments Of friend
ship with all of the smaller repub-
lies on this continent. and has OF
more than one occasion indicated
disposition to 60 to the extent o
war In defense Of the Monroe Doc
trine. Strange that the Post shoult
take backward step in the case o
Hayti. Perhaps opposition grow
out of the fact that the Haytisl
government took a manly stan
when the agents of this govern
ment demanded the Mole of St
Nicholas in opposition to the bes
judgement of the Haytians. Per
haps, also, it is because the gov
ernment in question consists o
men Of African descent, and per
haps the Post would desire to sho,
that that government need not ex
pect any favors or friendship whe
it goes so far as to oppose the un
just demands of this government
1t may be true that the geners
feeling towards prople of Africa
descent ia none the best. But it
strange departure from the unu
sual course pursued by leading pa
pers to Justify bullyism and nation
al prejudice behind the films
pretext that the Mouroe Doctrin
is insufficient to pursue a course &
fairness and humanity. A gres
nation can always afford to be mas
unanimous, especially when it
pursuing a settled policy, even
the nation concerned is of the prt
scribed and much abused Africa
race.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

BY coMRADE SAMUEL ADAMS wIGGIN.
They camPed around his dying bed,
They soothed his weary aching head,
They folded him to rest when dead,
Our General of the Guard.
They gently ciasped his tired hands,
They sweetly sang of lovely lands,
Where heroes march in shining bands,
Our Angels of the Guard.
They closed the tender loving eyes,
They bore his soul thro' azure skies,
They oped the gates of Paradise,
Our Angels Of the Guard.
Our General of the Guard is gone,
From earth unto the Fathers throne,
His comrades here bereft, alone,
Brave General of the Guard.
Now silently the comrades weep,
Their General in his last long sleep.
They mourn with sorrow, true and deep,
Dear General of the Guard.
The boys with beaming eyes Of blue,
The boys with skin of darker hue,
The boys with hearts all warm and true,
Our General of the Guard.
General of the Banner bright,
Fair Freedoms Flag, our hearts delight,
To-day in golden armored light,
Our General of the Stars
Some day he'll greet us all again,
Some day upon the heavenly plain,
Some day grand melodious strain,
The golden trumpets call.
They camPed around his dying bed,
They shed halo round his head,
They bore bis soul to Heaven when dead,
The Angels of the Guard.
Maple Hurst, d. c.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
WHAT SAW AND HEARD.

The common talk now is that
there will be change in the police
court judgeship. The Kimball
crowd has r, sorted to all sorts OF
dirty work to blacken the reputa-
ton of gentlemen who may aspire
for judicial honors.
The outlook is that republicans
in the District will be taken care
of very shortly after the Ohio legis-
lature settles the senatorial fight.
The friends of Senator Hanna are
confid mt that he will be returned
to the Senate.
Major Harries must be a very
popular man as well as very use
full man. He could have been
Chief of Police or anything lie
wanted if he so desired. Now that
l.e is General we may look for re-
organization OF the National
Guard. Major Harries is just the
man. He Is live and wide-awake
article.
From the present outlook there
is every indication that there i~
to be a reorganization of our pub
lie school system.
We hear very little of the origin
al Mckinley man now. 1t was "a
chestnut, and but few worked 1t
successfully.
Perhaps a few of the boys will
return home wiser and better men
| Congressman Murray is in the
city. He is pushing his claim and,
quite lik ly. he will be successful
in gaining his seat.
There is a great deal of Jealousy
against Ex.Congressman Murray
He is one of the few colored mer
in North Carolina who has nerve
and should win. The cOlored man
as an independent, will some da.
win.
There is a general complaint, oil
the part of the peope, against tn
methods that are being adopted il
the industrial school. That schoo
is greatly in need of reorganiza
tion.
The baby Senator from Marylan
3 has sued the editor of the Ameri
can for libel. If that was only
negro editor wouldn't he be soaked
There is a general complain
against a few men from the Sout
E who have asked the retention Of
, number of colored democrats. Ho'
! can colored republicans hope to b
appointed or reinstated in their oil
/ places when so-called representa-
! tive colored men ask for the reter
= ton of these colored democrats
These negroes came to the city wit
brass baLds and lass drums an
labeled: We is democrats, yes "
a is, and we wants negro republican
b removed" This was their We
cry Wen Cleveland took his sea
Every negro republican in offit
was threatened with dismissal if /
didn't contribute to the corruptiO
: fund, or the bureau of negro d.
d mocracy. 1t was THE BEE th'
exposed these impostors an
+ caused the civl! service to invest
gate and convict the chief mogu
These very men are now, and hs'
I. made, appeals to colored republ
caus for aid, anu they have no bel
'e ter sense than to aid them. YC
J. can see starving colored republican
On the streets, in the high-ws,
and by-ways, which is the result
a negro democratic dupliclty ar
4 treschery, and yet these very me
= are still retained in office and pr
tected by this sham called civ
service. The people will not star
- it, and their opinion can be bett
B. known in u few months.
FOUNDER.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

You can only be sent to the re-
form school when you have COM
mitted some criminal o1ense and
under the age Of sixteen.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

FoR SALE.-A beautiful farm, com.
posing of92 acres Of rich soil, never
failing stream on the place. Three
hours drive, with load to the Center
Market. Terms reasonable. Call at
this office, or 5o3H d street, n. W., for
information.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

Congressman George w. Murray
is fighting for his seat. We have
a republican House of Representa-
tives and fraud, for once, should
be repudiated.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

Some time during the month of
August colored boy was arrested
and sentenced to fifteen days in
the work house because he refused
to 90 in the house when had been
ordered to do so. He was sitting
on his own step. "a
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
FOUNDER.

The next judge of the Police
Court will be John II. u'Donnell
There VIII only be three names
considered, O'Donnell, Pugh and
kimball.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
CONGRATULATIONS TO BRUCE.
THE ENTIRE COUNTRY PLEASED-THE
GREATEST NEGRO COMMENDED.

THE ENTIRE COUNTRY PLEASED-THE
GREATEST NEGRO COMMENDED.
OHIO.
Accept congratulations
Geo. A. Myers.
GEORGIA.
Have telegraped for the race to the
President. thanking him
w. A. Pledger.
TENNESSEE.
Accept my heartfelt congratulations.
Only one thing could have pleased me
more. ]. c. Napier.
GEORGIA.
Your Georgia fir ends send hearty
congratulations.
]. II. Deveaux.
MISSISSIPPI.
| heartily congratulate you. Your
friends here happy.
Fred. w. Collins,
u. 5. Marshal.
OHIO.
Congratulations. The greatest ne
gro living recognized.
r. w. Tyler.
MISSISSIPPI.
Accept my hearty congratulations
upon your appointment.
H. J. Hardy.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

There is new lyceum started
and its first public exercises will be
held to morrow afternoon, in Odd
Fellows hall. This is a liberal view
Iyceum.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

The BEE extends it's congratula-
tions to its genial friend, Major
George Fl. Harries, on his appoint
ment as General of the District
militia.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

If our newspapers are to be be-
lIeEed, down in South Carolina
'"ey take a suspected Negro and
ourn him TO the stake, and then
put him In Jail to await a fair trial
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

Now that Major Hsrries has been
made Commander it is hoped that
he will give the colored battalion
first. class major.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

The people are looking for the
appointment of a new school trus-
tee.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

The people want suffrage restor-
ed. 1t is hoped the will of the peo-
pie will be carried out.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

The trial of DR.. Williams will re-
vive the Pinkney matter of several
years ago.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

If the democratic party comes
into power in 1900 it will teach re-
publicans what civil service is.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

Congress will convene next Mon
day and it is hoped that something
will be done.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

The colored democrats are very
we'll satisfied.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

The Public Printer will make a
few changes among the undesired
force. +,
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

Judge Kimball has sent many 8
vagrant to the reform school which
is contrary to law.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

The democratic party is not a
thing to die.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

If you want to know what is tc
happen you must read The BEE.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
NATcHEz, Miss, Dec, 3, 81.

MATCHED, MISS, DEI., ;, 81.
Special to The Bee.
Editor of The BEE Hon. John r
Lynch, the man who turned Jim Hills
face to the wall while he was in Wash
ington, is here looking after his pri-
vate interest. But, at the same time.
he is keeping his fingers on the latch
string of Jim Hills stable door.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

The young ladies in the Recor-
derers Office are on the anxious seat
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

The BEE will give you reliable
news on dark subjects.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

There will be one more change
on the school board.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

The President will send in
several names next week.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

There will be some changes to
take place soon.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

Major c A. Flee."oo-, u. co.or-
be placed in command Oh '"' ~
ed National Guard II,
He is educated ana D''
thought of by the Pe'P'''
The editor o: The Times
fool.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04

Written for THE BEE.
THE ANGELS OF THE GUARD.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
JUSTICE O'DONNELL.

The people of this ct.y y.s..1 are giL9 p sue ID:
ious to have Justice O. Donl'S'5- 5a5s. TIE
ceed Judge Kimbali. From ron. ,,.ii1 vii make
BEE can learn, the President VIII '.
a change. tod citizens
Eighty thousand eoLa-sa ,. ,Sosal S,..l 70
and as many white citizens, II e6f y i,adgs
the the President 'r for the removal o. 80
kimball.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-04
MISSISSIPPI.

Accept my hearty congratulations
upon your appointment.
HI. J. Hardy.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-10

IF there was ever time when the
newspapers Of Ell Paso should throw
aside all prejudice and act in spirit
OF fairness, il is now, when our schools
are in a danger. In the report of the
school board meeting the Times by in
situation would lead the public to be-
heve that Mr.. Foster was doing wrong
in not accepting Judge Kemp's opinion
rs conclusive as to the status of the
board. Mr.. Foster and his bondsmen
are liable for any monies paid out il
legally and Judge Kemp's opinion
could not relieve them from that
liability. There is no quest on as to
monies paid out before The opinion of
the court Of appeals became public,
but there might be concerning future
payments. Mr.. Foster is as anxious as
any member of the school board to see
the schools 60 ahead without ripple,
but he asks to be joined in the
liabilities by every member of the
board personally. The present situa-
ton is one that was not contemp plated
when Mr.. Foster made his bond and
when the boar d asks him to do ques-
tionable act il is only fair to have
them each assume personally their
share OF the responsibility.