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Debs in TOpeka,
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are not born equal and that the decla-
ration OF independence in this instance
is a myth. AT the present time life is
of no consequence and poverty is every
thing. The lap dogs of the rich receive
more consideration than the children of
the poor.
Under these conditions social peace is
impossible; no civilization is possible.
The men are driven to desperation:
women are debauched and children
stunted. have nothing to say Of the
dead, but / sincerely hope that when
George M. Pullman reached the mercy
seat his supplicatiOns were not disre-
garded and he was not turned away as
he turned away his men who were plead
ing for sufficient wages to keep their
families from starving. Let us remem-
Der that shrouds have no pockets and
make an effort to do something for our
fellow man. Let us all labor towards the
cooperative system. When that Is
achieved the present degrading condi-
tions will pass away; the cannibalistic
contest will end. Then we will have COL
lective ownership of all utilities for the
collective good and do away with pri-
vate ownership for private greed. Then
a large per cent. of our population will
not welcome death as it's best friend
relief from misery and oppression"
The stay of Mr.. Debs in Topeka was
continuous reception. He received call
ers at the Office of G. G. Clemens in the
State house Friday afternoon and Wis
tied all the State officers. A large num-
Der Of socialists from ont of town came
in to hear his address, including Editors
Wayland, of the Appeal to Reason, and
Champe, Of the Garnett AgitatOr.
From Topeka Mr.. Debs went to Dem
yer, and from there he will go to New
York. He expects to return to Kansas
some time this year to make a trip of
three weeks over the State in response
to the many appeals that have come in
from different points,
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-09
THE PROPOSED EXTRA SESSION.

The proposed railroad bill, for the
passage Of which the Legislature will
be called In extra session IL the members
signify their willingness to make 1t a
law, Is an admirable measure in sew
eral respects. 1t makes the Board Of
Railroad Commissioners a court, Civ
ing the board powers which 1t should
have had long ago. II enables the board
to enforce It's orders, and in securing an
attorney and in providing against un-
necessary delay 1t renders prompt ac-
tion possible. The bill gives the rail
roads day in court They should have
no valid objections.
The provision which allows the poor
man to secure recognition against dis
elimination is novel feature in legis-
lation of this character. There is really
no need of Offering protection to the
man who has plenty Of money; he is
amply able to secure the rate he wants.
But the poor shipper who has had to
suffer heretofore has been obliged to
bear the excessive charges in silence
because he was unable to run the risk
OF paying for litigation. Another pro-
vision which fits in well with this is
that which secures prompt service.
Everything in the bill is for promptness,
which Is especially important in legis-
lation of this class.
The matter now rests with the Legls-
lature Governor Leedy merely wants
assurance that his call for a special ses-
sion will not be fruitless, and he has
prepared bill which seems to meet
the objections which have arisen to
former bills. II the Legislators want
to see reasonable railroad Legislation
brought about they will respond in the
Affirmative; If they do not the Governor
will know the fact, and he cannot be
blamed for neglect of duty
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-09
THE wANE OF CoMMERCIA11sM.

1t is not venturing too advanced an
opinion to say that the wane of the rule
OF commercialism is approaching. The
opportunities offered for the predomi-
nant influence of the business spirit
have been SO numerous since the war
that the rights of property have forced
every other consideration to the rear.
But now the great enterprises have been
developed; there remains in the United
States no great expanse Of territory to
people and to mesh with a network Of
railroads; there are few IL any paths OF
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-09
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eSts Of the Homo, me Shop and the Farm.
Published Every Wednesday, at Topeka, Kansas
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EDITORS AND PROPRIEToRs.

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vOuched for by the publishers.
The Advocate was established In 1882 and
was consolidated with the Kansas News In
1897. The Advocate and News is the Oficlal
State paper and has a larger circulation than
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For information regarding subscriptions and
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The Advocate and news., 1898-02-09

Ben Henderson, whom the Republican
papers hold up in double-column head
lines as POpulist, has broken out in
tiresome tirade about the lax enforce
ment Of the prohibitory law in Kansas
City, Kas., in which he attacks Governor
Leedy. If the question does not interfere
with the sale of the Kansas Pacific, what
was HendersOns upset price?
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-09

The Kansas City Journal, which is the
leading Republican paper in Kansas,
publishes communication from one of
its readers, who says that "it has been
shown to the satisfaction of everyone
that the leaders don't elect the ticket,
but that the people do. The closer the
State ticket is to the people, the more
certainly it will be elected" He is right,
and the present State administration has
gotten closer to the people in carrying
out their wishes and accomplishing
something for their welfare in twelve
months than the Republican admins
trations have in time immemorial The
people know where the present State Of
ficers stand.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-09

The Advocate and News has received
kind words from all over the State re-
garding its present policy. Not the least
appreciated testimonial is one which was
received last week from an influential
citizen of Shawnee county:
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-09
m or Shawnee county:
SilVer Lake. Kas.. Fehrl.

NHVer Lake, has., February 2 1898.
Editor Advocate and News.-With the
usual gall of Pop and Anarchist you take
tne liberty to send me a copy of your ly-
ing paper, which 1 promptly cast into the
hre,, where you and your Anarchist party
ought to be in the bOttomless pits of per-
dition. L. C. CLBVET, ,AND
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15
WAR WITH SPAIN.
The Success of Our Army
and NaVieS,

The war in which America is now
engaged against Spain will probably
be chronical in history, as one of the
shortest and most desperately fought
battle in history. 1t will show bravery
on both sides, but superior forces. SUI
perior equipments. superior trained
men and superior bravery. The fam
GUS victory that Dewey won at the
Philippine Islands, destroying the COM
plete Spanish squadron, killing nearly
500. wounding almost that many with
out loosing single man, is wonderful,
and the same with Sampson and Schley.
who recently won the glorious praises
of all Americans, by destroying Ger
vera's squadron, the best Spanish fleet
ahoat, killing several hundred and
capturing nearly 1900, including Ad-
miral Cavera, and only loosing one
man and not single vessel. These
victories with the great success with
which General Shafter is marching
over land and defeating the Spanish
army at every point, is phenomenal.
These grand achievements only show
that America is one of the strongest
and most powerful equipped nation
on the face of the globe: as we'll as the
greatest christian nation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15

Honorable Milton Remley, the highly
educated and very polished attorney from
Iowa City, is candidate for re-nomina-
ton for attorney general cf Iowa. He
was born in West Virginia, October 12
1874, came to Iowa when but eleven years
old where he has remained every since.
After finishing in the public schools he
took complete classical course in
Iowa State University graduating in 1867
admitted to the bar in 1868, and has been
an active practitioner every since. He
was very young when the war broke out,
yet he rendered his service, but his parents
objected; as their other two sons had al
ready gone. Mr.. Remley has been an
active republican worker for years,
through defeat and through victory, in
johnson county. He has been member
of the county Central Committee, a dele
gate to the National convention and an
elector at large. He is serving his second
term as Attorney General, and his past
work fully demonstrate tho confidence
and hard work Of a careful lawyer; also
his annual report is very systematic and
instructive. He and his friends will ap-
preciate any support that may be given
him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15

The marriage of Mr.. Oscar B. Tudos
of St. Paul, Minn., and Miss Estella q.
Burnaugh Of this city was soIemnized
Wednesday evening at 7:2O O'Clock at
the home Of her parents, Rev. Timothy
Reeves officiating. The wedding was a
quite one, only few of the relatives and
immediate friends were present. The
bride looked beautiful in her trayling
suit of smoked pearl, while the groom
wore simply neat fitting business suit.
The happy couple departed at 9:40 for st.
Paul, MINI. The groom is young man
who is employed by the O. and e, w.
Ry. Co., while the bride il we'll known
in our city. as she has spent most of her
childhood days here, she is an accomplish
musician. We extend our congratulate
ions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15
FOR STA TIE TREASURER,

The name of Hon. John Herriott of
Guthrie County, the present incumbent
will be presented 10 the state republican
convention at Dubuque, Iowa, for the
nomination of State Treasurer, He is
native Of Pennsylvania and when the war
broke out he like many lnyal patriotic
young men offered his service to maintain
this glorious union and free an enslavo
race; enlistiug In the lst Pennsylvania re-
serve cavalry and served for three years,
and to-day his body has scars received in
the war. In 1865 he came to Iowa and
engaged in farming and in 1878 he re-
moved to Stuart, where he engaged in
business. He is an active staunch repub-
liean worker and has been all his life;
was elected county treasurer Of his
(Guthl ie( county for two terms, and is
serving his second term as state treasurer.
He is honest, careful and painstaking
with his business and Office duties; as his
official business is open for investigation.
He is punctual in business affairs liberal
and generous to worthy christian societies.
He merits the support of all good citizens
who has the welfare Of the state at heart.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15

West superior: Grand Standard Earer,
r. II. Taylor, Roslyn, WASH: Grand $.
Steward, John Williams, burlington:
Grand Junior Steward, j. +. Harris,
Ottumwa: Grand Marshall, +. II. Banks
ncs Moines Grand Master Ceremonies,
John Warren, Davenport: Grand pur-
suivant, J. l.. Woods, Marshalltown:
Grand Tyler, Lindsey Pitts, davenport:
Foreign Correspondence II. Shep-
ard and A. a. Bland: D. Deputy Grand
Masters-Geo. Bembry, Davenport:
James Washington, Souix City and A.
a. Bland, keollull.
In the evening occurred the public in
stallation literary porgram and ban
quet. which Was good, large crowd
was present, Mr.. Frank ,Blagburn was
Master of ceremonies. The first .on
program was music by a select quartet
consisting of Mrs. L. Blagburn, Mrs.
Eirney, MI. Foster and Willett: second
was an address by j. w. Washington
of SouiN City which was instructive,
then a song by the quartet, next was
an address by Mr.. A. A. Bland of 'keo-
kuk which was brief but to the point:
then very beautiful bass solo was
rendered by Prof. Augusta Clark. and
a beautiful solo was sung by Mrs. +.
Blagburn: next was recital by Mrs.
Luella Wilburn which was quite en-
jovable, then Miss Maud Cleggett sung
Il nice solo. "Anuie Laurie" was sung
in an excellent manner by Mesdames
Coalson, Birney aud +. Blagburn each
on OF the peices on the program was eN
cellent and all was encored and prompt
J. responded,
Refreshments were served in the hall
parlors, thus ends the eleventh annual
of the Grand Lodge. We
hope that it may continue to increase
and do good.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15
OF NEW
TERRITORT

Americas borders is not now confined
by the banks of the Atlantic and Pa
citic. but Hawaii, the beautiful little
Island of the Pacific has been annexed
to the United States, and with the con-
troll of the central part of the Philip
pine Islands and probably some more
islands adjacent to Cuba: we will have
acquired quite an addition of territory
which is quite productive and very
valuable in tropical fruit, sugar. tobae
and manila rope. We can see no seri-
GUS objections to the annexation of the
Hawaiian Island. Senator Tillman of
South Carolina, and some of his south
ern compatriots seem to oppose its an
neXation. simply because most of the
Inhabitants are colored people and it
would give us more trouble to control
them; as we have our hands full here.
We do not agree with the senator from
South Carolina. because the colored
people of Ameri ca are more lava biding
more patriotic then the senator and
some of his white friends of the south
because when it was the law in the
south to enslave the colored man and
to sell him as chattel he submitted and
obeyed that cruel law. but when the
constitution law made him freeman
and gave him the right of suffrage:
you white men did not obey that law,
again when you men passed your un-
just and damable Jim crow law you
asked him to obey them and he does
so, and now when he simply ask the
protection of the government you men
from the south refuse that. Now in
in all fairness, is this patriotism
loyalty? Does it show true manhood
or liberal views? Look at yourselves
and see how narrow and little you men
aro
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15
Fl. MADISON NFWS.

TT. Madison L.. July 12th.-Mr. Edi-
tor; Please allow ME space in your col
urnn to say after fourteen months in
Ft. Madison, and looking over your pa
per and finding so much news l thought
I would ask of you space in your col
umn to announce my hours Of service at
100 A. M. preaching and at 500 P. NJ,
The first Sunday in each month Lord
supper, j. NJ. Haggard pastor.
Sunday school at l2:SOR. Higenbant-
ham superintendent.
There will be a suppel IN the upper
park July 16 for the benifit Of the Second
Baptist church, all are invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15

1t was out in Iowa that the Incl
dent occurred. A white man helped
to raise company Of colored i'm
munes for the front. AS a reward
the white man asked the shoulder
straps of captains, and the request
was aim ost granted. Then the COL
ored boys raised a tremendous row.
They wanted to be led by a man
who had had militery experienc.
The white man had never seen a
battlefield, and the company object
ed to being the humble instruments
by which he should be taught the
art of war. They were willing to be
shot, but wanted to have their lives
expended with due economy.
One of their own race, a popular
fellow, had smelled gunpowder in
the civil war and knew how to drill
the men. They sent word to Wash
ing that the colored conrad was
their choice, and Washington has
bent listening ear and acquiesced.
The white man steps to the rear
l. u
colored man has the shoulder straps
because he is soldier. All of
which is just as it should be.-New
York Herald.
Editor, you have the facts little
wrong, yet your idea and principal is
right. The company was raised first
by colored men, then they wanted US
to accept a white captain. that we did
not do.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15

We present to the Republicans Of
Jones of Washington, county Iowa,
who is condidatc for re nomination
for his second term, as clerk of the su-
prene Court of Iowa, subject to the
republican state convention. He was
born in kentucky in 1897. came to Iowa
in 1912. and in 1850 to his present
county of Washington. At the early
age of twelve he was thrown upon his
own resources: attending school, later
he studied law and was admitted to the
bar, then he entered the Washington
College, but the war broke out and he
like many gallant loyal young man
tfercd his service to help save the
union. enlsting in Company H, Second
Iowa Infantry and remaining until he
was discharged on account of injuries
In 1864 he was elected county clerk of
Washington county, and served for ten
years: later he became clerk under
b. j. Holmes, the clerk of the Supreme
Court and in 1894 the convention
unanimously nominated Mr. Jones clerk
of Supreme Court, because of his ripe
experience and high qualifications,
which are very essential to such an Of
fee. lie is staunch hard working re-
publican worker, honest, punctual and
attends strictly to business, is courteous
ann accommodating to all. He has made
a model officer and merits the nomi-
nation this fall for his second term by
acclamation, and will no doubt run
ahead of the Republican ticket.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15
Il LETTER FROM
CAMP MERRITT.

All the boys are quite we'll in Camp
with the exception of the Iowa and the
Tennessee regiments. The general
health of the soldier at Camp Merritt
is unusually good considering the chilly
weather. Iowa has the record for
ailments since it's arrival IN camp. yes
terday our sick list for the four weeks
has reached the total of 1920 cases re-
ported for treatment amoug about
1900 men in the regiment, the epidem-
ic of colds and stomach troubles which
the surgeons attribute to the climate,
only six are dangerous, three in the
Children's Hospital and three are in the
Field hospital. The Iowa boys are
we'll thought of by the California peo-
pie.
On June 2sth., we gave drill all the
first battalion Co. H.. Co. A., Co. NJ.
and Co. L., it was benefit for the Red
Cross Society and it was grand. The
4th., we had n grand parade starting
from the cornor of Market and Clay
and was one of the grandest parade
ever witness in San Francisco it was
over two miles long. Company H. had
fire works of their own; there is a
number of ladies who visit the camp
daily and they think they will get lost
if they do not get an officer to show
them about the camp, and the ladies
of the Children Hospital even do the
same the hospital is quite favor to
the army they bring fruits and sit and
talk with Col. Loper, he is favorite
among the ladies.
The regiment does not object tc be-
ing encamped along side of a cemetary
and in front Of the:hospital, but they
were somewhat shocked Monday morn
ing when it was learned that a SHELTON
had been dug upnear one of the tents,
it may be strange but the discovery
was made in quarters of Captain Steepe
of Company c. where some one CHANGED
to dig into the sand and struck piece
of coffin on further search the whole
shelton was found. At first they
thought it was the bones of a China
man, but further investigation it was
found it was the bones of a woman.
The shelton will be preserved in the
regimental museum and it is confidently
expected others will be added too from
time to time, "Ching," the colored val
ct of Captain Washington Lieutenant
Bennett and Baker declares they will
not sleep above skulls and crossbones
if he knows himself. Ching thinks
it was once a buring ground, it is un'
stood he will take day off and explore
beneath his tent for about ten feet for
investigation. There was another tone
found and now they are going to ship
it to Des Moines aud if you watch the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15

papers you can see it when itgets there
All the colored men in Camp Merritt
are we'll and Mr.. Bird of Knoxville Ia.
is with company D., Ar ,hle Ferguson
is with Col. Loper and takes care of
his horses, he is in good health and
likes the city. Mr.. r. N. Wood is
with the 49th., Inf. and Charles 81.
Wood is with the 5Oth., Ia, , they are at
Jacksonville Fla, Frank f. Woods is
with the 5lst, at San Francisco and
Mr.. John Clark is also with the 40th.
all are from Des Moines.
FRANK E. WOOD.
Camp Merritt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15
CA |
For Third Annual SeS-
sion of the Western
Negro Press
Association.
To THE Press

To IHE PRESS.
Pursuant regular appointment under
the provisions of it's constitution, The
Western Negro Press Association of the
United States is hereby called to con-
vene in it's third annual session, in the
city of Omaha, Nebraska, on Monday
and Tuesday August 90 and 80, A. D.
1898. All attaches of race publications
published west of the Mississippi river
are eligible to membership in the AS
sociation and are urged to be present.
Invitation is hereby likewise extended
to all race edi2ors and writer's through
out the country to be present and par
ticipate in the deliberations of the con-
vention. The session of the convention
will be held at place in said city to bs
announced later, and the official pro-
gram will embrace papers and discus
sions upon topics of general interest to
the fraternity and the public. All Of
icers and members of the Association
are hereby called upon to exert them
selves in the endeavor to make the
conven ton an important race feature
attendant upon the Trans Mississippi
and International Exposition. ALI
Western rail- Dads have been notified of
the date of the convention and request
ed ia extend courtesies to publishers
and members of the fraternity.
Witness my hand this 5th day Of
July A. ID. 1898.
EDWIN II. HACKLEY, Pres,
Denver Colorado
Attest. t.
H. LEWIS DORSEY, Sec'y',
Atchison, Kansas. .4y
&. r. FRANKLIN, Chairman Ex. Com
Omaha, Nebraska
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15

Mr.. Austin A. Bland veteran in the
secret orders and especially the Masonic
order is attending the Grand Lodge. Mr..
Bland is quite we'll fix in Keokuk as he
is general bill poster for the city and
owns beautiful two story house in the
popular part Of Keokuk,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-15

The Colfax colored Band of ColfaN
came down to Des Moines last Mon
day to assist the merchants picnic ex-
cursion which was given in ColfaX
Tuesday the parade was grand and the
band did some exelent playing, the
boys are improving nicely.