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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
CORBETT TO CLOSE AT X. C.
His Theatrical Season Will End Feb
ruary Citizen to California

Chicago. Jan. 30.--James Corbett will
close his present theatrical season at
Kansas City and as fast an overland
express can take him there, he will go to
California.
A few days rest to remove the effects
of the journey and the pompadour fighter
together with his four trainers will begin
the task of getting in prime condition for
the meeting with Fitzsimr1ons in Nevada
on St. Patrick's day. very likely at Reno
Five weeks is the exact time Corbett ex-
poets to put in taking or the finishing
touches for the struggle for the champion
ship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
H. WORTH RESIGNS.
Physical Director of the T. A A Goes
to New York.

Mr. H w. Worth has resigned as
physical director of the Topeka Athletic
association. and will leave next week
for CornWaIl-On-the-H Hudson to take the
position OF physical director of the New
ork Military academy Mr.. Worth
has been with the Topeka association
for the past four months
The resignation of Mr.. Worth may
mean the abandonment Of the gyrnnas-
ium class work by the 2ssocia tion.Lack
of interest in this department was re-
sponsible for Mr.. Worth's resignation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
The progressive ladies of Westfeld

The progressive ladies of Westfie1d,
Ind, issued ''Woman's Edition of
The Westfield News. bearing date of
April 3, 1896 The paper is filed with
matter of interest to women, and we
notice the following from . correspond
emit which the editors printed, realizing
that it treats upon a matter of vital i'm
portance to their sex: THE best RENE
dy for Group, colds, and bronchitis that
I have been able to find, is Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. For family use
it has no equal. I gladly recommend -
25 and so cent bottles for sale by drug
giStS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
Charlaa Lvtle Bound Over.

Charles Lyle, the son Of ex-Policenan
J. r. I.yteI this morning waived pre-
Iiminary hearing before Justice Grover
on the charge of having assaulted Har-
vey Kellams on South Quincy street lie
trial and his bound fixed at 500 which
vas furnished. In the attack on KEEL
faTss three colored boys beat him and
cut a deep cash in his elbow Jerry Mer-
rsrVeather and John Lawson, two cOlored
boys who were implicated with Lyle in
the trouble are now in the county jail
awaiting trial in the district court.
We do mendiIig and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
Honcrs TO Dr. Manson.

London. Ian. 30.-Dr. and Mrs Nansen
are expected to reach London on the even
ing of Wednesday February 3rd. and at
QUeensborough they will be met by Mr.
Scott Kettle. secretary OF the Royal Geo
graphical society
on arriving in town Mr.. Nansen will at
once proceed to Sir George Baden-Pow-
elTs residence where the explorer and
his wife will stay as guests during their
visit to London. They will be lavishly
entertained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.


QST-A bay mare with a black name
IL and tail, white spot On forehead and q
cut on the right fore leg Reward If re-
turned to Geo D0pree, 1908 Kansas ave
w ANTED-To rent or buy place of 2
w to acres. improved. suitable for
garden or poultry raising, conveniently
located to city. Address 3. x Journal.
Il OR RENT-Desirable unfurnished
Il front rooms, ia Jackson street.
EOR SALE-One of the best driving AMI
4 road mares in the city. together With =
Studebaker piano bed buggy and harness
All in good condition. Cali at room Z,
Columbian building
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
WILL FIGHT AT RENO.
Tt Has Railroad Facilities Superior to
Other Nevada Towns.

Reno, New, Jan. 3O.-The city of Reno
can accommodate 2,2OO visitors now and
ample Accommodations will be provided
for all corners when definite information
is obtained as to the probable attend
ance at the coming athletic entertain
ment
Carson City and Virginia City seem
to be out of the question on account of
inadequate railroad accommodations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
KANSAS CHICKENS WON.
Missouri Cock Fighters Invade Leav-
enworth and Lose Money.

Leavenworth, AIN. 30.-The big cock
ing main at the north side pit between
birds from Kansas City, Mo, and local
birds was won by the latter in a way
that sent the visitors home with long
faces. 1t is estimated that the Leav-
enwOrth fanciers won from $3.50 to $780,
The main was composed of nine fights,
of which the local fanciers took seven.
Each fight was for $40 a side, with $50
a side on the general result.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
4 Small Ere Last Mieht.

At 7:2O O'Clock last evening the fire de-
partment was called to the residence of
Mrs. c. IT. Trapp. 100 Van Buren, street
where a fire had been discovered in a
rear bed room on the second floor. The
damage viii not exceed SIS. The cause of
the fire was the careless use of lighted
candles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
Santa Fe Docs Well.

An increase Of s1A41. esq in net earnings
for six months. as compar ed with the corr
responding period of the previous year
is what the Santa Fe rep orted yesterday
months endins. December 81 1886. This
comes from an increase of $777S95 in gross
earnings and decrease CT $C53,2fl IN OPP
Grating EXPENSES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
Tbe Standard Box 90. Ass:gns.

St Louis. Jan 30.-The standard Eagle
Box and Lumber company has placed its
property and plant in he hands of
trustee to satisfy the claims of its credi-
tors. The liabilities amount to more than
500. 000 BarthoId J1ange, the trustee, says
creditors will be paid in full
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
FROM KANSAS TOWNS.
General and Personal News From All
Over the State.

STERLING-For the first time in
two years the local ice men are enabled
to put up ice. Great quantities of seven
inches thickness are being stored.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30

II the hair is falling out. or turning
gray, requiring stimulant with nour-
ishing and colOring food, Halls Vege-
table Sicilian Hair Remover is just the
specific
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
Social Purity.

A number of well known ladies and
gentlemen interested in the social puri-
ty bill will call meeting to be held
early next week to further the passage
of the measure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30

PARSONS-The taxes so far paid in
Labette county since November 1 are
$155, 000 There seems to be fewer peo-
pie paying full tax, but the amount
paid is nearly up to former years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
ENTERPRISE

ENTERPRISE-The Harry & Hoff-
man Grain company, which once had IA
elevators in Rice, Marion and McPher-
son counties, has asked and received a
receivership, c. H. Kohler being ap-
pointed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
A Good Clean Coal.

Good, clean Riverside lump and nut.
Topeka Coal company, 534 Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30

struck the child, inf1icting terrible
cut on the head. The baby fingered be-
tween life and death until Friday when
it died
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
A German Sugar Trast Formed.

Berlin, Jan. 3O--The sugar factories
have formed a trust to be known as the
German Sugar Syndicate company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30
Reducs stenographer's Paw.

The house Judiciary committee has
recommended that the pay OF court ste
noeraDhers be reduced from 10 cents to
cents per folio, and that the Per diem
be reduced from Sc to 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30

LAWRENCE-Dr. Edward Barlow of
Williams college, Mass, has been elect
ed assistant professor in chemistry at
Kansas university to take the place of
versity to take the place of E. c.
Franklin, who has been granted a
leave of absence for one year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30

STRONG CITY-The Strong City band
will this week apply for articles of in
corporation. This move is taken with
the object in view of making perma-
nent beginning to sell stock in a pro-
posed opera house and public hall that
will be an ornament to the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30

The King. Of Pulls Beechams-Beecnam
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30

ENWORTH-About 300 tons of
fine ice nearly a foot thick is being
harvested every day from Merritt lake
under the direction of the federal
prison authorities There are three ice
houses connected with the prison and
their aggregate capacity is about 10000
tons. An effort will be made to fill all
of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30

WAMEGO-Two years ago when J.
w. Crawford was elected mayor, with
what was called the Boy council, Wa
megO was very close to $1,000 in debt
Last year Mayor Crawford was re-
elected and three of the former council
has served during the past year. Not
only has the Indebtedness which eX-
listed at the time the Boy council was
elected been paid but the first of the
bridge bonds of 81 1000 and interest,
amounting to 81 900 in all been maid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-30

PAOLA-Grace Parks, a colored girl
living at William Lees house in the
east part of town, got into an alterca-
ton with Jim Mays about two weeks
ago and had a lively round up which
resulted in the death of Inez Lees 2
year-Old baby boy. Grace started after
Jim with a knife but missed him and
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
NEPOTISM IN OFFICE?

Our esteemed contemporary, the
Indianapolis Freeman, i'll itS Issue
of July 10, charges Recorder
Cheatham with nepotism in Office.
There never was charge more base
and false as that uttered by the
Freeman. 1t must have been con-
ceived by diseased mind and a
ratified brain. The Recorder has
not appointed one relative in office,
in fact he has no relatives to ap-
point. he is one of the few men
appointed CO office who has had the
nerve to reform a public Office.
The Freeman complains that the
colored voters of Indiana are re-
ceiving nothing ana tn t a clerk
ship in the Recorders Office would
be thankfully received. Our con.
temporary puts very small estl-
mate on the colored republican
vote of Indiana. If a clerkshlp,
from what the Freeman says, in the
Recorders Office, will so readily
satisfy the colored voters of Indiana,
we are not Surprised that they
have received nothing. Perhaps the
Freeman Is not aware that there are
several Indiana democrats, white
and colored, holding good jobs in
this city. The Freeman man must
be affected by that "grim monster"
that affects all men when they see
others aspire. There is no nepo-
tism in the Recorders office.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
THE NEGRO AND THESOUTH

What has the Negro politician in
the south done since his Emanci-
patton, his control of the southern
government and after his po-
lilical overthrow? Has he made
any effort to build up the republi-
can party or to improve the politi-
cal situation in the South? No.
He has every four years elected
delegates to republican national
conventions and break faith with
men who have been his friends. He
has received money from those who
have defended him and advocated
mis- cause for equality of citizen
ship. Has he not been in control
of the state governments and al
lowed the white carpet baggers to
impoverlsh the state treasury? Has
he not allowed ignorance to sup
plant intelligence and democratic
minority 70 disfranchise him? Can
he longer hope to be under the fos-
terlng care of the republican ad-
ministrations when he is his own
enemy? Has he not demonstrated
to administrative powers that he
prefers the white nan to rule him
and be traitors to those who have
from time to time given him aid?
What has the white or colored poll
tician done to build up the repub-
lican party south? When the Ne
gro. south, can show that he pos
sesses superior force and influence
and capabilities, to do what others
can do, then he will be recognized
as a political factor. The shot gun
will cease to show itself; the lynch
ers will be subdued and the bud of
prosperity will be sprinkled with a
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
WHY WE FAIL.

The editor of the New York Age
is very much in favor of organizing
political party among his people.
Our esteemed friend should be
convinced by now, that there is as
much of an impossibility of organ
lzing political party among color
ed men, as there is to send one OF
them ambassador or Consul Gen
eral to England.
We fail to accomplish anything
because we lack racial unity. We
are too selfish and jealous Of one
another. The representative men
We have among US, We try to de-
stroy and show to administrative
powers that they don't represent
anything. What did ex-senator
Bayard represent when Mr..
Cleveland placed him in his
Cabinet? What did he represent
when he was sent as Embas to
England? Ransom was a defeated
Senator when he was sent as
Minister TO Mexico. But the
moment a colored man is defeated
for Congress, the Senate or any
thing else, he is regarded back
number politician. A man is not
a representative man, in the esti-
nation of some colored men, unless
he is beating drums, blowing horns
holding Indignation meetings, call
ing conventions and resolving and
resoluting not to die by lynch law,
but finally resolves to die for the
party's sake. The colored brother
must cease resoluting and resolving
but act.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
THE POSTMASTER GEN
ERAL AND THE NEGRO.

The declaration of the Postmas-
fer General to Col. ". A. Pledger,
of Georgia, a few days ago, to the
effect that it was contrary to the
policy of the administration to
appoint colored men to first class
post offices, because these offices
were in the judgment of the Post
master General, social positions,
has attracted special attention
and excited much unfavorable
criticism among colored people
generally. We are inclined to the
belief that Mr.. Gary was not fully
understood; for we cannot con-
ceive how a stalwart republican
like Mr.. Gary, representing state
where colored voters are by no
means insignificant factors in
elections, could give utterance to
such sentiments. We are further
led to believe there is a mistake
somewhere in this matter, because
Mr.. Gary has always been regarded
friendly to the interests OF the
colored people. But be this as it
may, we assert in the most positive
manner that President Mckinley
entertains no such views.
AS Congressman, as Governor OF
a great State, he has never failed
to raise his voice in defence Of ouI
common citizenship. He knows a
man by his personal worth and in-
tegrity and not by the color of his
skin. With him injustice is injus.
tice no matter upon whom it Is
practiced. The BEE is confident
that President Mckinley is not
responsible for MIR. Gary's declara
ton.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
WHY SHOULD NEGROES BOLT?

Editor BEE;
notice there is considera-
feeling among the leading Negroes of
the country at the non-appointment of
colored men by the administration.
What cause have Negroes to bolt?
| These same leaders now wish theerace
to walk out, bag and baggage, because
of the fact alone that Negro leaders
have not found an office to bury them
selves in, out of sight and sympathy of
their race Is that the only charge
against the Republican party, namely
that they failed to appoint us to Off
ces? Brethren, what say you to all
these years of failure of our party to
protect by proper laws the citizens
they have made? They have no laws
of Congress in force today to command
respect for any of our rights under the
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amend
ments. and our rights to the ballots
even have State Constitutional Amend
ments standing in direct opposition to
the Fifteenth Amendment of the
United States Constitution, and is be-
ing enforced against us; in fact was
enforced against MIR. Mckinley in both
South Carolina, Mississippi and other
states for Mr.. McKinley's actual vote
in South Carolina and Mississippi, each
of one hundred and seventy five thous-
and votes was reduced to 1900 in Mis-
sissippi and 5000 in South Carolina.
Being allowed to vote and have the
votes counted as cast would give Ne
groes thousands of offices in precincts,
counties, districts and states and
would give us twenty Negroes in Con-
gress. Shall we bolt the republican
party because of failure to get appoint
i've offices for few before we ask the
republican party to redeem its 1896
platform pledge, to stand for the rig hit
to vote and have the votes counted as
cast, as per terms of the I4th mend
ment? Why not wait till regular ses-
sion, and then ask the party that has
both Houses of Congress and the
President to step up to the counter
and redeem their pledge, do its duty
and enact laws of Congress to show
whether the I4th and 18th Amend
ments have any meaning and to say
give Negroes the right of local self
government for we have plenty ofvotes
to carry dectisns in thousands OF
places and would have plenty of Off
ces at our own doors. Give us laws to
have our votes counted as cast and we
Negroes in all classes of local offices
Hundreds of Negro lawyers now ask
ing appointments would be getting
rich in their law practice, if Congress
would see that Negroes are not exclud-
ed from juries, to the end that juries
could not be purposely formed against |
the black man whose interest is on
trial, and against the black lawyer |
who, under the present customs of to-
tai Negro exclusion from jurieS in the
Southern states, even Virginia and |
Maryland, is almost barred from the
courts. Let us all ask the President |
and Congress, under, and by virtue of |
the Amendments, to unite our hands |
and give us white mans chance.
Yours for the Race,
in. JOHNSON, M. D.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
FOREIGNERS.

The republican party is to blame
to a great extent for these sudden
outbreak of foreigners. Mr.. G. II.
Kemp Sturgeon who created a scene
at the Executive Mansion on last
Monday is from St Kits. He left
his native home. from his own
statement, because judge there
decided a law case against him. He
left, denounced the Judge and the
Queens government and came to
America. When he came to this
city in October '8S he carried with
him the American flag, we suppose
this was done to catch the sympa-
thy of the merican people. The
mistake our American representa-
tives make, is the Endorsement they
give to these foreigners, on their
arrival in this country. All OF
them are vascillating politicians
and they are not here very long
before they want to run the entire
government and the people. A
foreigner should be compelled to
remain in this country twenty
wears before he is naturalized.
Mr.. Sturgeon is an cratic for
eigner and too impatious to repre-
sent this country abroad. Some
foreigners have an idea tina
America is dumping ground for
them. Well, to an extent, they
are about right. A foreigner can
come to this country and obtain
employment quicker than native
born citizen. If Mr.. Sturgeon had
been in France or some other place
than America, he would have been
placed behind bars and perhaps
had a taste of the French gullotine.
Our Executive Mansion is as
sacred as the Queens Palace and
no foreigner should be permitted
to insult its dignity by sensational
denominations. All the claim thai
Mr.. Sturgeon has on the republican
party and-the administration is, he
| shouted "McKinley' in a Reed
meeting in Massachusetts. Fol
this he wants to be- sent to St
Kits. Mr.. Sturgeon, also stated
to the editor of this paper. that he
had no money to spend and when
he sent for his family the republi
cans of Massachusetts, raised sub
scription for him. Now he threat
ems to defeat the party. 1t would,
be better for the party if he did
Join the democratic party. He
will not be MISSED.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
HUMOROUS SIGNS

OF unwittingly humorous slprst5..
are plenty. A tinSmith near Eys,s.
England, has sign which rq7S,
Quart measures of all shapes .ri
sizes sold here" AT a marker foT.
IN Rutlandshire, the following pIara,i
was affixed to the shutters of a wa,c5
maker who had deCamped, leavirgI.
creditors mourning: "Wound m and
the handspring broke" Equally IN.
poSite was one in Thomaston. Ga n,
one of the principal streets the saTs
room was occupied by A physician ami
a shoemaker, the disciple of GaleD n
front while he of St. CriSpin's trads
worked in the rear. Over the doo-
hung the sign eve repair both so.s
and body" On the windows of a Lon.
don coffee room there appeared n.
notice: "This Coffee-rcOm removed ID
stairs till repaired" The propretd.
of the place was not an Irishman
though the framer of the notice oys-
the entrance to a French buryrzI
ground, "Only the dead who live SI
this parish are burird here" mus
have been. One may see in the VII.
dows of a ConfeCtioner in Fourth Az.
nue., New York, "Pies Open IlI
Night" B." A Bowery placard read
"Home-Made Dining Rooms, Famll
Oysters, while a West BroadrE
reStaHrateHJ sells "Home made PisI
Pastry, and Oysters" and still anoag
caterer, on East Broadway, retj
"Fresh Salt Oysters and Larger Bee,
"Boots Polished Inside" is frequz
sign in New York, and on Atlar-
Avenue, Brooklyn, there is i
Stationary Library" the latter
really a circulating library, and Il
word Stationary" adornS one rs
dow and Library" the other. Phs
delphia has a sign reading "Ho lha|
Pies!" and a barber shop in the san
city bears this inscription on its vi
dow, &c. Washington Smith, tonsO-i
abattolr ."-Fr0m "SOme .SlHgagl
Signs" " in DemOresfS Maga=iHs ID
august.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
.EX. STATE SENATOR GREEN

The appointment of E1-State
Senator John P. Green, Superin-
tendent of the Stamp division,
General Post-office, is worthy ap-
pointment. Mr.. Green could have
gone abroad, as Minister to Hayti,
had he so desired, but he would
rather accept position at home,
where the salary is not so large, than
to go out of the United States
This appointment is an evidence
that the administration has no col
or prejudice.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
WHO is TO BLAME?

A great deal has been said
against the administration relative
to the appointment of colored men
to office, and when these complaints
are made, the complainants fail to
place the responsibility where it
belongs. The question is, has the
administration failed to appoint
colored men? Has the administra-
ton refused to appoint colored men
to office? I he very moment the
republican President was Inaugural
ted and the several heads of the
many government departments
were appointed, republican repre-
resentatives stormed the several de-
partments with petitious, requesting
the retention of colored democrats,
and the colored state representa-
tiyes appealed to the administra-
ton to appoint white men. When
it was time for the coIored repre-
sentatives to apply for recognition,
they had wasted their influence and
Endorsement on white republicans
and colored democrats. Who is to
blame? This is the only question.
Who is to blame?