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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11

statement reg arding me is the fact that
1 once handed him bill which I believe
WAS sent me by some one from Wichita
/ distinctly stated 70 Mr.. Titus that L
had not time TO examine the bill, and did
not know what ii contained, but that
gave it TO him because ne was MEM
Der Of the committee on education; that
he could examine the bill and use so
much OF it as was in the judgment OF
his committee wise. We exchanged
few remarks in reference to text book
legislation, not a dozen sentences in all,
and in it ali there was no word, syllable,
letter or sign which if truthfully re-
peated could reflect upon the integrity Of
any one.
az am not surprised AZ Titus. He was
the fellow who cast reflections upon
dozen senator's last winter and after
wards had an apology printed in the
journal. out 1 am surprised that Lands
should seem willing, in cold blood, TO
stab the reputation Of a feIlow-citizen
equally worthy with himself"
But what about the conspiracy"
ooh, l have only given you one end OF
it. That which relates 10 Harper coun-
ty and the Wichita contingent. II is too
long a story for one writing, and must
be excused for the present. The hopes,
ambitions. struggles and jealosies OF any
political party for a single year would
fill volume. 4 political party is Ike
clock; you only see the hands move; the
force of the mechanism is behind the
dial plate
TOPEKA END OF IT.
Topeka, Kan, April 10.-The legislat-
i've bribery investigating committee ex-
pected that Ex-Governor Lewelling, now
state senator, would voluntarily appear
today and reply 20 the charges Of cor
ruption made by his Neutrality-suspicious.
He remained at home IN Wichita, how
ever, and refused 10 make a statement
at present. He would wait, he said, IN a
special dispatch to local paper, until
they are through with their calumnies,"
when ne would reply in full and prove
his innocence.
Nothing sensational developed during
the day. Legislators Titus and Jumper
re-told the previously printed stories of
Boyd and Tucher proffering brides for
votes against the stock yards bill.
Representative ]. ". Clark again took
the stand and denied the statement
made by Mrs. Bennett, the stenographer,
that she was present in the committee
room when :he alleged bribery conversa-
ton between himself and Representative
Smith is reputed 10 have taken place He
said that he told Representative Metzler
of the conversation. Smith asked him
not to give him away, suggesting that
in the event OF an investigat ton Clark
could say he received the money by
mail He did not say TO Smith that he
needed 5000 or $500 and would like 10
make some out of the railroad bin.
Smith asked him if he would not like to
make 5000 or $500, and ne replied that he
would if he could get IL honestly. Smith
said the railroads were sure TO beat the
bill, and that Clark might as well get
some of the money that was floating
around A not.
Mrs. Bennett was recalled and reiter-
ateo the story she told yesterday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11
HowARD CAPPER DEAD
Former wichita Boy Dead at Goshen
Bridge, Va.

II will be sad news for the great num-
her Of Howard z. Capper's friends 70
learn that that young man died at his
home at Goshen Bridge, Virginia, on last
Saturday. OF a complication o. diseases.
Mr.. Capper was well known here az a
rising lawyer. He was a graduate Of the
Kansas university and had by his own
efforts obtained an excellent EDUCATION
He was a noble young man in every
sense OF the word. and had his life been
spared. would have risen 20 eninence in
mis- chosen profession. The young man
had been III for over six months and left
for his old home in Virginia in January,
hoping by careful nursing OF loving
hands 10 De able 10 regain his health.
He was formerly with Harry l. Gordon
and later with Amidon & Comfy n this
city and was held in high esteem By all
who knew him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11
CHARGES ARE FALSE
Ex-senator LinGenfeiter Thinks There 10
Prejudice Against Leueiiing.

Ex-senator ". II. Lingenfelter ot We
lington vas in Wichita yesterday on his
way 10 Hutchinson 70 lock after the con-
di;ior OF the reformatory. He IS sur
prised at the turn things are taking in
Topeka regarding the bribery inves ga
ton ana says that he thinks there must
be some mistake about the matter. g.
peciaiy the charges made against Level
ling. Asked IL Representative Brown or
Arkansas City had really Withdrawn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11

Robert Schwartz. who has a railroad
postal run out of here, has been trans
fer-ed 10 Kansas City and will move
there next week.
". r. Delaney, who was absent when
he was elected president Of the new
state fair association. declined the place
after returning. but upon further consid-
Grafton and yielding 10 the arguments Of
his friends he finally consented to ac-
cept.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11
FIRST OF THE SEASON
Lincoln and Kellogg Teams Initiate the
Baseball Season

The first baseball game OF the season
Vas played yesterday al the corner OF
Lincoln street and Fannie avenue be-
tween the Lincoln street and the Kellogg
teams. AZ the erd Of the ninth inning
the score was 10 10 10; al the end Of the
thirteenth inning II 10 II in favor OF the
Kellogg team The batteries were: Kel-
logg, Pinksion. Cummings and June;
Lincoln, Whitlock. Higgins and Gertise
Umpire, Char,es Gardner of Derby.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11

from the Populis, party he said ne hard
ly thought there was anything in IL
Things are considerably mixed" he said
We'll have to wait for a Gear day.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11

Plaid Silk and Linen Baiste for shirt waists latest ideas
fashionable what could look
such waist?
Dotted Linen Chiffon Silk embroidered.
White Organdes beautiful silken sheer goods especially
dresses, will largely for
other purposes.
Linen Suitng Linen Skngs and Jacket Patterns handsome
the finest woods and cool as Colorado breezes.
Summer Lawns at yard.
A full of Chalies OF you'll some.
Arrived late Saturday night Another lot OF Silk Skirts
Capes Will be priced early Monday morning
figures.
Carpets matings. proud department
than it's this You look here for hours. The
designs like kaleidoscope variety with
to please every purse.
I3O=I32 North rIain St.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11
ADMITTED TO BAIL
AND JOHN Y. CUNNINGHAM HAS
Returned TO TEXAS.

His Trial Set for the May Term of the Dis
trict C6urt-Bond Fixed at Ten Thous-
and DolIars-Major Hood of Emporia
and Messrs. Naftsger and Moore of This
City Sign the Boud-Vhen Cunningha
Left the Jail He Was Given Quite a
FareweII-He and Friends Thank wichi-
ia People.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11

Hypatis viii hold a regular business
NEE ing nexi Monday afternoon
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11
TGa71N1zzz6z1mzz

Summer sunshine in Wichita gstened finer
varied Fabrics hot days than those that
now piled up in
We have bought largely cash prices that underse
competition consequently offer we'll known goods prices that
prudent people will appreciate.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11

Here are some FTencn Olgandles.
No use trying to compliment the weavers
or pattern makers--common words in
cold type can never do justice. Such
sweet, fantastic, designs, tints and color
ings as enter into these patterns show
the work of master hands. Begin at &C
a yard, stop where you will, up to the
most marelously woven and designed
productions. Also printed Grenadines,
more beautiful than ever. Twenty-Five
cents this year buys better than sold
last year at 4oc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11

WHfLe here - Eo.kL-. ,sarzsrI-szlF s1sls
e. zoo1t coex ssrocs al dtsh tSsc-s, 50
woEzz eFe. .z4 eEs<g- Of s1s2-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11

The following letter from Mrs Wolf,
formerly Mrs. McCracken, explains It
self.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08

pie OF later generations as to the frequenc;
Of former revolutions. Commerce has passed
1t by and forgotten its existence. Nobody
seems to have anything in the world to do
even for pleasure. The aristocrats swina
lazily in their hammocks, now and ther
gambling little In sleepy fashion, while thu
poor beg in the streets, or manage to exc ou
an existence on the fruits which nature has sc
beautifully provided.
Nowhere exist greater inducements to Ia
Dor; nowhere can so much be produced Will
so little effort-yet nowhere in the world ii
less actual work accomplished. The vast re
sources of the country present the mos
tempting opportunities for capita: and enter
prise, as nearly every acre OF HONDURAS
susceptible Of some profitable development
either mineral or agricultural. Every par
of the country contains more or less minera
wealth, and the department OF Comayagua
though not ranking so high as some, Is abun'
dainty favored. The neighboring village o
Opoteca is literally built upon silver mine
which uaa Axtansivalv worked under thu
Continued In 18th. Column.)
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08
ALTON ILLINOIS.

Mr.. Walter Huttoa goes to st. Louis
this morning on business.
Miss Ophia White was visiting friends
last week in st. Louis and repors q
pleasant trip.
The Merry Volunteers had their last
ball, but not least last Friday evening
the same hall the Athletic Club will
meet in every week. =
Jasper Rice and John sprow who
were charged with stealing wheat we're
tried in the Police Court. After rigid
examination the lads we're acquitted.
young man far away has captured
the heart OF one ofAltons most esteemed
young ladies'; and will soon be united in
ma: rimony. Hearken, to the wedding
bell!
Elmore Western eloped with Mrs.
johnson wife of Mr.. Alex Johnson last
Thursday evening. The two have not
been located but the presumption is they
are not tar away. Mr.. Jackson is yet
cool and at his work, he does not express
q great loss.
A consultation was held few days g
between one from the Rude District and
one popular known as the Fellow. After
discoursing the leading feature of their
consult. They took up the local topic Q
the day and dealt it q severe blow. In
drawing out the full meanings OF the con-
yersation the former said there are many
things our neople talk for the sake of di5
missing peace.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08
LOUISVILLE.
FACTS AND FANClES OF THE
BEAUTIFUL "FALLS CITY,"
Reliable Record Of tho Happenings
Among the Afro-American Residents OF
the Metropolis OF Kentucky-Loulsvills
Local Laconics

David McClerty, of Tenth and Magsz-
ioe streets, died few days ago at the
age of 80 years.
The U. B. F. and S. Nj. T. will celebr.
ate July on July 5 this year, as the
fourth comes on Sunday.
W. H. Gibson, ST., has completed his
history of The U. 3. F. and s. NJ. T. from
Aug 1st /, 1861, to date, Itcontains over
200 pages.
Alice Reed, was arrested by Patrolman
Holden on a charge of petit larceny. The
woman was arrested at the instigation OF
VIM. Shake, of 2715 Magazine street. He
alleges that she robbed him Of So. !
At meeting OF the Young Mems Re-
publican club held last week, resolutions
were passed denouncin2 the Democratic
party and the leadership Of Isaac Curtis
Mr.. w. II. Goodall addressed tn meet
ing
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08

Mr.. Scott Maddox who has been work
ing quite while at seibolts' Livery
stable has resigned his position. Mr..
Mablock was an attentive man to bust
ness and his employer expresses great
loss. He will leave tomorrow morning
for St. Louis there he will spend few
days with relatives then it is likely be
will 20 to Mexico City, Mex, WI ere he
will make his future home.
Mr.. Henry Thompson who has run
successful pool room on Fourth st., has
now closed. His many patrons are
sQuandered. They have assumed differ
ent position, but many wander as lost
sheep, thinking will the grun accommodate
them; but ihe PUSHES will accommodate
them sar away from this locally and the
probabilities are many will encounter
some rough treatments before the wealth
er moderates or they reach the banquet
grand. ....,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08
day would have been led to believe that
the Greeks and Turks were about to en-
On oa in hattla The .aiaaa nffha fronhln

day would have been led to believe that
the Greeks and Turks were about to en-
gage in battle. The cause ofthe trouble
was: Sport the tramp made an onslaught
on a dude who went to the station and
reported that he andfa small girl bad
been bitten by dog. Two officers came
armed with revolvers and clubs, with
the dude bringing upithe rear armed
with brick in each hand. An attack
was made on Sport the tramp, which
would haye been disastrous for him had
not Mrs. ]. J. Miles.appeared on the
scene armed with a very dangerous
weapon 1.-THE broom. When the meelee
ended. the coppers and the dude had
flown leaving Sport and his reinforce
ments masters of the field.
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF the
Plankinton, upon Tearing that Mr.. A.. l..
Chase, who WAS formerly Mang'r of this
house. was installed as Manager of the
Anne rican House in Denver Colo ;, sent
him telegram Of generalization; where
upon Mr. Chase wrote us one of the
incest OF letters acknowledging the
receipt of the telegram. His reply was
highly appreciated by all concerned.
While here Mr.. Chase was very kind to
his employees. The Plankinton Ball will
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08
SAINT LOUIS.
SOCIAL MATTERS CONDENSED
INTO SMALL SPACE
For the Benefit OF our ThousandS of Read.
ers-An Sorts of News Items From the
City by tho Big Bridge-The s'Future
Great" 1T the Present Time.

William Berhan WAS fined $50 and
put under bound OF 5000 for assaulting
little white boy.
The women Will nominate ticket for
the School Board with several woman
candidates. They claim it is their fight
and say they are going to win.
The May day meeting of the Ebenezer
Baptist Church will be held all day next
Sunday. on Minerva avenue, near the
END of the Suburban line. In the after
noon native African will lecture.
James Payne, was given one year for
shooting George Colquitt. of 1905 Dnm-
esnil street. Payne was shooting at a
woman named Maxey Brent, last Febr-
uary, and the tullet reached Colquitt
instead, inflictiDg slight wound.
An art exhibition was given ty the
Wednesday Club in it's rooms at the Y.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08

sident.
Mrs. Cur lis of Chicago, wife OF DR.. A.
M. Curtis is in the city. She has succe-.
eded in landing place for herself in the
headquarters of the Republican National
Campaign Committee and has done
much 10 advocate the cause of DR.. Curtis
who is said to be slated to succeed DR..
Williams as surgeon at the Freedmen's
Hospital. DR.. Williams is under civil
service rules and can stay if he wishes to
do 80, but as he is to take unto himself a
bride in the person of the beautiful, &C
complished and wealthy Miss Johnson,
he prefers to return to Chicago where
he has large property interests.
There were no Afro-American appli-
cants for the Consulship at Kingston,
Jamica, but when it became known that
Col. W. A. Pledger of Georgia had fled
papers for the place. five other Afro
Americans filed applications and began
q fight for the place.
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Mrs. Gray is on the sick list.

Mrs. Gray is on the sick list.
M. M. Moore of Chicago is in the city.
Sir Knight J. A Brown was in the city.
He came up from the City of Sin on
business.
Miss Eva Parks extends her thanks to
all those who assisted in caring for her
mother during her illness.
Mrs. Dr.. A. L. Heron and daughter
have returned from Washington d. C.
and report a pheasant trip.
Hon. w. T. Green has returned from
Rockford, Ills, where he had very
important suit to look after.
The Coterie Club have out invitations
for an enter tainment to be given at
Lincoln Hall on May the 25sb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Howell have moved
to 4l4 Wells st. where they will make
their home with Miss Eva Parks.
Mr.. Russell Bryan who was at one time
one of the heavy men of the Cream City
stopped over on his way from the West
to say "howdy" to his friends.
We were not born in the thickets to
be frightened by the cackling of an old
hen. We are,iul!y sble to take cara Of
our selves. let it cost what it may.
The Eastern Star entertainment Was q
success both socially and financially, for
which the ladies return their thanks to
the public for generous patronage.
Mrs. Morris little child met with a
very painful accident. He was playing
with his mothers wrirger while she W as
turning it and had one of his fingers cut
off.
The Masons anticipate giving their
annual entertainment sometime in June
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HONDURAS.
THE ANCIENT CAPITAL OF HON
DUkAS.
Country Conquered by Cortez-Railways
Are Needed-Remrins of Prehistoric
People-Honduras Cacti-Plaln Of CANA
yagua,
Comayagua, Honduras,

Comayagua, Honduras, SPECIAL
orrespondsnce.-It is hard 10 realize, in
rambling about this now heaven-forsaken
own, that 1t was large and fourshing
ity hundred years before Hudson entered
he Bay Of New Yo~k-a center OF wealth
md education while yet the United States.
was bowling Wilderness and that tbs
names Of Colur bus and Cortez, Cristoval de
Did, Cordova, and Aivarado are intimately
connected with its early history. 1t will be
remembered that Honduras was the first part
If the North American mainland visited by
Columbus and his companions in 1902, who
:ook possession of it in behalf Of the Spanish
crown Columbus himself named it's Cabo
Gracias a Dios Cape Thanks to Cod, its Rio
lel Diastre driver, Of ShipwrecD. Rio Tinto
Ink RIVER, and many ether points, from In
cidents Of his voyage. They called the coun-
.ry Hlgueras, and so 1t Is set down on all
The earlier maps, the name being changed to
Honduras at a comparatively recent period.
Immediately after the conquest OF Mexico
fernando CorteZ, inspired by accounts OF
the rich and populous kingdom of Higueras,
to the southwark, undertook its subjugation
History says that this expedition, both for
Its length and the difficulties encountered
and overcome, will stand forever unprece-
denied and unapproachable in the annals OF
martial adventure. Starting from the 18th
mus of Tehuantepec, Cortez boldly entered
the vast and unknown wilderness, swarming
with hostile Indians, that interviewed between
the borders of Mexico and the vague region
known as Higueras. For two long years,
with almost superhuman courage and en-
durance, he struggled among tropical jungles
and deep morasses broad rivers and high
mountains wild beasts and wilder savages,
until ct last the point was reached where
nj hnS had made his first landing-th9
port Truxillo. Here he received the sub
mission Of the neighboring chiefs and found
ed the coast city, which yet remains. Then
it. was necessary to establish an inland CAPT.
tai for Spain's new Province of Higueras.
To this end he dispatched Lieutenant AlonZo
Caceres with 1000 men and instructions 10
selec: a suitable site midway between the
oceans" Caceres must have been an en-
gineer of remarkable ability, considering his
day and generation, for ne obeyed his orders
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08


ever remain fresh in the minds of every
one who attended it. both home and
abroad. During the Worlds Fair Mr..
Chase would let nine men off fr om Fri
day night to Monday with no cut for
time. When waiter WAS sick he was
put on half pay. In large conventions,
they received $500 per day. In large
banquets they were paid for overtime.
When a complaint was made by guest
against waiter, he,(tbe waiter) was
given very fair trial. One employee
vas never allowed to ahbuse en- other, no
matter what his rank or color. Such was
the treatment of A. L. Chase toward his
help while here. The Afro-American
employ ees feel gratiied for having had
such manager. -
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08

but it will depend upon the active mem-
bers of Widows Son as she has great
many dead limbs.
Mr.. Chas. Pickett tried to make Judge
Neelen believe that be sat down in an
alIev and went to sleep and dreamed of
catching 4-ll-44, but the dream material
ized IN ST. 90 and costs.
Little Miss Nettie Morris has more
courage than all the Afro American ladies
combined. She was the only one who
had courage enough to stay with Miss
Parks at night after the first night when
the lady who did stay either had night
marc or was extremely nervous.
Mr.. Will Roach has resigned bis posi-
ton at the Plankinton and viii! shine EN-
up. He has bought an interest in an
establishment owned by Sol Jackson,
known as Jackson's boot and shoe shir-
ing parlors. Mr.. Roach will be pleased
to have his many friends give him call
when they want shine of any kind.
The m.n who claimed that at the en-
tertainment on the 10Th ult., not lady
was properly dressed; was talking
through his hat, and it shows clearly
that he is accustomed to bad company,
and that his hangout while in Duluth
must have been around Tar Palace or
Home Plate. Why you rascal, the ladies
should railroad you out of the CITY.
Miss Jennie Trilby who has been lying
seriously i'll in Reimers building for the
past month and who is under the care of
DR.. A. L. H erron is improving. Some
lew of our christian people have called
on her :and prayed and did what they
could in their humble way of nourish-
ment. While those who are fully able
to help their race are looking after some
poor white.
Miss Eva Parks was promptly paid
the insurance on her mothers life.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.. is
the only one of this kind that will pay an
I Afro.American as much as it does q
! white person. Every one should caYry
insurance of come kind and I would adj
wise all Afro-Americans 10 insure with
the above named company. One will
never find more-gentlemanly man to
do business with than Mr.. Geo. Wake
who is supt. and has an Office in the old
insurance building cor. of Broad way and
Wisconsin SITS. Rooms and 6.
One who happened to be passing the
corner of 4th and Wells ST., the other
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08

Washington 4-The fight for
recognition Of 1Nfss Afro Americans is
now in dead earneN., Seward French
who wants 10 be Ree OF Deeds ,s
strong man for he is sprs Mason;
first choice. Editor ADJ THE Ap-
PEAL who would like to COW BOLIVIA as
United States Mi9ister is Senator Ma
sons second choice. John c. Buckner,
who is candidate for Recordsof
Deeds is making strong fight too, hesis
Senator Culloms first choice. F. L. Bar.
nett who has the Haytian Mission bee
buzzing in his bonnet is here making q
fight for the place. His ppearance on
the scene was great surprise for he
bad given it out that he was satisfied to
remain in Chicago as assistant prosecut-
ing attorney. 1t is very doubtful about
any Illinois Afro-American getting any.
thing although state with $4,000 voters
Of tie race ought to be we'll provided for
in the way of federal appointments. DR..
Atwood, who came from Quincy abont
fifteen years ago and has lived in the
District ever since, THINKS he would be
q good man to represent the Afro-Am
erican end of Illinois. but his chances
are nil.
Isaac H. Smith the "Original McKin-
ley man" from North Carolina has
thrown up the sponge and says he does
not expect any favor from the present
administration. He even says he is
sorry he voted for Mckinley. Poor
Mr.. Smith be should not have given up
80 early in the fight. IT,.
Henry Arnett son of the good Bis
hop is to be given good place. He did
first class work in the late campaign and
then Bishop Arrett is close to the Pre-