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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
LIFTING UP THE NEGRO.
Elements in the Character of the
Race Affect the Problem.

Race Affect the Problem.
To the Editor of the New York Herald:
Governor Devine recently said in the
Herald, Let the negro be lifted up 1t
is taken for granted that no sound-mlnded
person in any part OF our country VIII
object. Gerrit Smith more than fifty years
ago undertook TO "let the negro be mica
UP" by doing some of the lifting himself.
He conceived the plan for doing this ele-
waiting work by planting the free negroes
of New York on lands owned by himself
and providing means for them 10 start on
the way of self-support as farmers. Inc
scheme was a total collapse. Instead OF
lifting the negro up, Mr.. Smiths money
was lifted down into empty holes In the
ground.
The "glittering generality" in the Decla-
ration of Independence, in which Mr.. Jet-
ferson saie. that "all men were created
free and equal" fooled Mr.. Smith, as it
evidently fools Governor Devine The
gentleman of North Dakota insists upon
the education of the negro. Is he quite
sure that education educates in the case
of the negro? Does it impart the ele-
ments out of which moral force and in
telligence combine TO make the MANHOOD
which is everywhere found in the supe-
rior race?
Forty years ago great area OF rlcn
farming lands in Nebraska was opened
for occupation and settlement by the
United States Government. These lands
could be had for the asking in 16O-acre
tracts. Free negroes drifted into the then
Territory by thousands, only TO drift away
again and disappear. Meanwhile, thousands
of the superior race came. They did not
drift in with amless curiosity, seeking
service for a day, as the negroes did.
They came with a great purpose. Ihey
wanted homes and independence, and they
conquered both and built a great state
Tens of thousands Of these white men
were as ignorant of what is called educa-
ton as the negroes were. If there Is
single negro among the hundreds of thou
sands of farmers in this State who ever
owned and cultivated single quarter
section of all these rich acres nave
never seen him or heard Of him
GEORGE l.. MILLER.
Deerfield. Neb.. November "a, 1898.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
Negro Meeting in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. December i.-At a
mass-meeting OF colored citizens tonight
al the Academy OF Music. resolutions
were adopted condemnilg the action 0t
"hlte citizens on the occasion of the ra-
cent race riots In the Caroliuds and GALE
ing upon President Mckinley and Cone
sress 10 enact laws preventing O. rapet-
tloh OF the acts. The meeting was ode
dressed by number Of prominent white
ana coiored citizens. among them T. q.
Fortune, Of New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE.
Rev. w. ~. Moore Transferred 10
yirainia-Dr. Crumpler WithdraWs'

ELIZABETH CITY. y. c.. December
The second days session Of the North
Carolina Methodist Episcopal Conference
opened with Bishop Fitzgerald presiding
Rev. Messrs. W. c. Norman, j. Z. Under
wood. and r. b. John, and Laymen ii. T.
Wall and l.. l.. Smith. were named as
the special committee on publishlns-house
claims. Rev. w. b. Moore was trans
ferred TO the Virginia Conference.
A. b. Crumpler and Edward Kelly, loca
preachers. were reported as having with
drawn from the ministry and membersn'i
of the Church, and surrendered their err
dentials. DR.. Crumpler, who leaves the
Church, is the aggressive Sanctihcatloi
leader in North Carolina. He has within
the past two years divided many cnurch
congregations Of different denomiEatlons'
and has a large following.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
CONSIDER THE SPIDER.
His Wonderful work Made Known
by q MnryInnd NnturaIIst.
baltimore sun

DIR. Henry Laney. Of Cumberland, who
does considerable experimenting along
scientific lines for a pastime, has lately
been studying the thelyphonides, spe-
cies Of spider that builds its web over
water along streams and rivers with IN
teresting results. His discoveries in some
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
Operation for Appendicitis.

MISS Gretchen l.. Parsons, OF Natural
Bridge underwent an operation for ape
pendicitis at the Old Dominion Hospital
Yesterday. The operation was performed
by DR.. George Ben. Johnston. and was
pronounced successful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
Home and Family Destroyed.

PERRY, O. T., December The home
Of Hiram Biggs, a farmer living seven
miles southeast OF here. caught ire his
morning. and Biggs. his wife. and three
small children were burned 20 death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
DIR. Hoge Better.

The condition of Rev. DR.. Hoge was re-
garded as more favorable last night. lie
secured good nights rest Wednesday
night, and felt better yesterday, in con-
sequence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
"A RAREST PRICES GA
- EVER QUOTED.

bve SELLING known in the
the WONDERFUL TRADE TRIUMPH Goods with rush
the big departments of the Great Store
of the and ganSeeker
by the UNDERPICE QUOTATIONS ON APPAREL
wholesale
reaches the people direct without mN
combined purchasing power seven Big
management produces BETTER VALUE fOk LESS
worth choicne the
advertised the
ton this mighty trade gathering event the
MOST ADVANTAGEOUS EVER KNOWN TO THE PEOPLE
OF THIS COMMUNITY AND ITS TRIBUTARY TRADE SECTIONS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
"Cannot Praise 1t Enough"

Miss GERTIE DUNKIN,
Franklin, Neb., writes:
81 suffered for some time with pain
full and irregular menstruation, falling
Of the womb and pain in the back. l
tried physicians, but found no relief.
"Iwas at last persuaded to try Lydia
z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and cannot praise it enough for what
it has done for me. feel like a new
person, and would not part with your
medicine. / have recommended it to
several Of my friends"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
Georgia nnd Alabama.

Earnings OF the Georgia and Alabama
railway for the month Of October:
1898. 1897 Increase.
Mileage 31s -
venth Of October Ss4.s5s si2ilss s1o.i93
July LIST 10 Octo-
Der sist ......... 443.2if 39S.5T l4.G37
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
Richmonder. in New York.

NEW YORK. December l.-'sp n
c. NJ. Booker Broadway Centfai, ~ u
Montague. j. j. Montague. hoilahI, :,
Fitzgerald. Hoffman; w a "1iN0''
Denis; y. G.. Grant, New YORK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
UNION TOBACCO co. DIRECTORS.
Permanent Officers Chosen and
Agents at Work In the south.
CNew York Times-1sl

N-N'M ltth AlntS-lSl.l
The stockholders Of the new ten-milllon-
dollar Union Tobacco Company have
elected these permanent directors.
Thomas F. Ryan, General Samuel
Thomas. Frank Tilford. Frederick p.
Voorhees,, r. a. c. Smith. p. A. b. Wide
ner, George w. Bremen and William /.
Elkns. There is a vacancy in the board
caused by the resignation OF William II.
Butler. formerly Identified with the Amer
lean Tobacco Company as It's secretary
and one OF its directors.
Wall-street news from Louisville, KY.
yesterday was that an agent OF the Union
was there selecting site for a Plug
tobacco-factory, and that other agents OF
the company are buying tobacco IN North
Carolina and Virginia. The union has
acquired the National Cigarette Company.
and is understood 10 be allied with the
Liggett q Meyers plug-tooacco concern.
Cards. Bill-Hends Statements. Letter
Heads. Note-Heads. Circulars. Handbills.
Dodgers. &C., printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. Wnl give you
good work at the same prices you pay fo-
inferior work. Send us your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction In svsry
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
Cashmere KIes Pants,
Foriy-Eighf Gents.

40 Double Seats that extend from
4SC. seam 20 seam, full double knee,
tape seams, elastic bands, hip
pocket, rveted suspenders, and fly but
tons. applied TO good Cassimeres and
Cheviot Choice designs. only Forty
eieht Cents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
NEW BALL CLUB
ANOTHER TEAM ORGANIZED
Business Men Take Hold Of 1t and
Players Are Secured.

The gentlemen who desired that pro-
fessionaI baseball club be maintained in
this city have done some heroic work
during the past few days and have now
reached the point where success seems
assured Tonight they will meet at the
Carey hotel and complete arrangements.
At the last meeting Mr.. 3. l.. Eaton was
elected president; Walter Henrion, sec
rotary, and Mr. c. w. Carey, treasurer.
The directors are: S. B. Amidon, Charles
Aossbacher. 3. 3. Huh, c. J. Fletcher,
Fred Van Dyne, Ike Goldsmith. j. Miller,
A. /. Bennett, Clarence Smith B. L.
Eaton. c. w. Carey and Walter Henrion.
The gentlemen started a subscription pa
per asking the business men to give a
certain amount each month toward pay
ing the salaries. In this way $3.50 has
been subscribed and it IS confidently ex-
pected that they will be able TO get 800
more This amount together with the
gate receipts ought to get good winning
club here to play during July, August and
September.
A good team has been secured with the
following players, including the four best
who were with the original Eagles:
Hardy, pitcher Foreman, pitcher and
fielder; Johnson, fielder; Biggs, catcher;
Harlan, infelder; Rose, infelder, and two
Bevis boys. one Of whom will pitch and
the other play short stop. Kid Bevis will
undoubtedly manage the team. Riggs,
Nickel. Harlan and Johnson need no in
PRODUCTION to a Wichita public, they are
good all-round players and are fast
enough for any semi-professional team.
Kid Bevis has played in the Western
League and also the Western Associa-
ton The others are from the Texas
League and are all fast ball players. The
first game will be played at Athletic park
with the Salina team on June 80. July
and . Following will come Topeka, Jop-
lin, Abilene and the other crack teams
! of the west. The boys from the anti
! thirst town. otherwise known as Topeka.
Will probably be here for game on
! the Fourth. Mr.. c. w. Carey Will be
! the treasurer of the organization which
will insure business administration.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
AFTER A CAR LINE
Commercial Club Appoint a
Committee
TO MEET THE COUNCIL
Are Only Waiting For the Re-
turn of Mayor Ross.

The Commercial club has appointed the
following well known progressive business
men as a committee TO confer with the
franchise committee of the city council
to take steps Immediately to construct a
street car line: c. G. COIN, ]. o. David
son. c. Aylesbury, c. H. Brooks, E. Vail
and J. H. Black
Nothing will be done until Mayor Ross
returns, which is expected any day now.
The franchise committee is composed Of
Messrs. Herblg, Mclean and Smith. It is
the intention Of the Commercial club COM
mittee to confer with the Church people
and see just what they can do. II they
hold out no satisfaction, then Mr.. Scott
of S. Louis will be seen and perhaps
home capital VIII build the line.
Councilman Reese said yesterday that
he had recently mad a letter from an east
eru gentleman who wanted TO know If he
could &c tine franchise for lighting The
city and to build a fully equipped street
car line. Mr.. Reese said the gentlem3
was willing 10 come on TO Wichita immedl-
ateiy, but he wanted to know just what
10 expect, that is, what hold mas the
present company got on the city. This
will probably be settled al the meeting
Monday night when Mayor Ross Will be
here He says that he VIII put on twenty
new cars and build the line over the city,
giving metropolitan service. But he wants
also the lighting contract for five years.
He agrees to put in entirely new poles,
tracks, cars, buildings and everything
necessary. Mr.. Reese has written him
that he thinks the council Will grant him
a franchise on the propositions he has
submitted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
MOVES TO WICHITA
Comes Here Because of Good Rail-
road Facilities.

Colonel George r. Fultz and family de-
parted for Wichita this morning, where
they will reside in the future. This is
rather unexpected and wholly unwelcome
news to their many Wellington friends.
but after careful consideration Colonel
Fultz has decided that it is his duty.
from a business standpoint to make the
move. His household goods will be ship
ped to Wichita the latter part OF this
week, perhaps Saturday. He has traded
for residence property there and Will
commence housekeeping in his new home
as soon as his household goods are re-
ceived.
Colonel Fultz is one of the pioneer resi-
dents of Wellington. Perhaps no man,
who has ever lived here, is more thor
oughly conversant with the history OF
the city and county than he. He has here
! met with the reverses and successes so
| incident to pioneer life We are glad TO
note, however, that Colonel Fultz has
| shared the prosperity of the west and is
/ now reapng some of the financial bene-
! its to which his energetic efforts most
! certainly entltle him. His business has
/ become so largely increased that II re-
! quires his absence from home much OF
the time and for tris reason he desires
TO remove TO greater railroad center
and more central point in his territory
He therefore chose Wichita as affording
better facilities for tTavei.
After residence Of twenty-five years
in this city, Colonel Fnltz feels very re.
luctant to leave here permanently. HI:
associations here have been pleasant ant
/ fruitful Of many close ties of friendship
which he and his family regret to leave
He will maintain q branch Office here
but hereafter will conduct his bushes.
from Wellington Daily Mail.
Colonel Fultz has purchased the res!
dence on North Topeka owned by Dr. Q
| E. McAdams.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
COLORED TROOP HERE
CoIored Company Can Go TO
the Front.
LEEDY HAS so DECIDED
There Will Be Eight CON-
panieS From Kansas.

A few short weeks ago when President
Mckinley issued his proclamation for
5000 more troops. Kansas under the
quota was allowed $50 men. OF this num-
her something like 800 were enlisted to MI
IN the regiments to the full war strength
under the first call. At the second call a
colored company was being formed here
by Mr.. w. A Belts and Sam Jones. They
secured the names of sixty colored men
who were anxious to go to the front Mr..
Belts wrote to Governor Leedy, but MS
reply was not conducive to inspire the
men to go on and fill the company to the
full war number and the matter was
dropped temporarily.
Now, however, Governor Leedy has
stated that the two battalions will be
made up Of colored troops. Mr.. Belts
will leave this morning for Topeka and
will call on Governor Leedy and get per-
mission to raise a company here. Gov
ernor Leedy says that a company will be
recruited from each of the following
towns: Wichita, Lawrence, Topeka, Atcn-
ison, Leavenworth and Kansas City.
The adjutant at Tojeka has drawn a
map of the state to apportion the eight
companies of colored troops. It was
| found by an examination of the latest
census reports that there are 24l41 male
| negroes in the state of all ages. On this
apportionment there will be one company
| of 1O6 men to each 3,051 colored men. 1t
was found that most of the colOred peo-
! pie live in the cities. Wyandotte county
is entitled under the apportionment to
more than one company, having 3,hl
male negroes in ALL Shawnee, Wabaun-
! see, Leavenworth and Douglass counties
are each entitled TO one company. Ac-
rording to the adjutant's figures it will
! take all of the Sixth congressional district
third of the Fifth and all of the Sew
enth district west Of this city to fill one
| company. In the whole western half OF
the state there are only 3, 900 colored men
eligible to enlist.
Governor Leedy has determined that the
colored companies shall have the same
privileges as were accorded the white
troops: that is, they will be allowed to
| choose their own officers. However. II
| any colored company wishes to have
white officers they will be given the priv
ilege of electing them. He has also SAID
that he will name colored men for line
officers and surgeons. This turn Of af
fairs has put a blight on the aspirations
of several white men in this city wht
were anxious to get commissions.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
That BASEBALL GAME
Eagle -"NiEhthawks" and Beacon
~BeamerS' to Play.

The baseball game between the Eagle
NIghthawks and the Beacon Beamers
promises 10 be the warmest piece Of
scientific juggling ever seen in this city.
The game VIII be called promptly at 8
O'Clock on Monday afternoon al Athletic
park. Ladies Will be admitted free to the
park, and their beaux are expected 20
furnish them with lemonade. There will
De shown base running. muffing Of fly
balls and more curves than ever given be-
fore q. any one game. 1t Will be de-
lightful Especially the interviews that
viii take place between the umpire and
the printers. Il viii be the first case on
earth where two devils viii play ball Il
Is guaranteed that no forked fire viii
he emitted from these same devils or any
of their consorts. Both teams have OBJ
tanned bran new suits for the occasion and
the boys think they vii look handsome.
The game Is for the benefit OF the Wichita
Hosp.ta, and any who don't patronize
the game can expect to get roasted. This
is nor meant as a threat but as . gentle
reminder.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
CITY MILLS SOLD
Knocked Down at Sheriffs Sale to
n. r. Frazier.

Yesterday morning, as the elimination
of the foreclosure suit brought by w. y.
Ewing, receiver, against Mary Shellabar-
ger and others. the sheriff sold the prop
erty known as the City Mills 10 y. f.
Frazier, for the sum Of $l0.005. This is
the Oldest mill in the city and stands at
the corner of Fifth AMI Douglas. During
the boom It was a very valuable piece Of
property and large sums Of money were
borrowed on It. Since then its value de-
creased, and it was no longer a paying
institution with the large mortgage
against It. and foreclosure was COM
menced The mill has never closed down
and the present owner will lease it to
the men who viii ft it up for a first-class
Touring mill.
The most peculiar thing about this suit
was the extreme mlnuteness which each
Of the Htigating parties interest was
figured down to. In the decree IL was
adjudged that the plaintiff was entitled
to a 2e563S-3&5O633 interest in the property
Mary SheL1barger one Of the defendants.
was entitled to a 100000 335G523 interest and
the share Of the several defendants, Alice
Hail. Francis 5. Cairns, Nellie S. Cook
and Laura S. Hunt combined, was $1,000
8550633 @ the whole The sheriff has not
yet figured out the separate interest Of the
parties in the $l0005
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
MADISON SQUARE THEATER CO.
Opens at the Auditorium Monday at
Summer Prices.

Their engagement at the Auditorium
next week, playing repertoire OF success
fuI farce comedies, comedies and dramas
at the extreme low price of Is cents for
reserved seats, and 10 cents general ad-
mission, is surely treat TO our amuse-
ment going people.
The company comes highly endorsed,
having twelve good artists producing
meritorious performances, interspersed
by good specialties, and between acts
latest Illustrated songs by stereoptcon
views, and from all accounts exceAs most
of the higher priced shows on the western
circuit, playing 10 packed houses
Special attention will be given 10 the
ventilation of the Auditorium. and on the
opening night each lady accompanied by
a gentleman, or two ladies, will be ad-
mitted free on each paid 10 cent ticket, as
usual. providing they are purchased at
reserved sale. Sale opens at noon to-
day at Pearce's.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
HORSE RAN AWAY
Tipped the Wagon over Then Tipped
II Rack

Art Ray had a narrow escape from be
ing injured n a runaway yesterday after
noon Ike drives ,he delivery Wagon for
Baker He-r5oa and was On Patt.s ave-
noe delivering goods when ;ae horse made
q sudden luase ard jerkei one Il ne lines
away. he became excited and started
Down TIE street al = speed inat would
have made He-1don's two-year-old green
WIN envy TIE wagon struck tae gat-
terms az enc lace and tGrned completely
over bur r-ga;ed Imediateiy- After run
n.rg aoou, mile the horse was caught.
without hav.as broken = strap Or a pa;
e re wagon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
THIS IS STANLEY DAY
Winfield Chautauqua Closed BY His
Lecture.

Today is Stanley Day at the Winfield
Chautauqua and the management expect
a much larger crowd than Bryan Day of
last week After the nomination Of Mr..
Stanley the directors made a strong effort
to secure him for lecture and were sue
cessful. It is needless to say that all the
people in southern Kansas are anxious
to hear the next governor speak and this
viii be a fine opportunity. In spite Of
being handicapped by rains in the early
part Of last week, this years assembly
has been one Of the most successful ever
held The attractions have been of the
best and they will be brought to a fitting
close by the appearance and lecture of Mr..
Stanley, which cannot be anything but
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
THEY WILL CELEBRATE
People of Ashland Kansas viii OBJ
serve the Fourth.

The people Of Ashland are preparing a
big Fourth OF July celebration and have
extended a special Invitation 70 Wichita
people They promise everyone good
time and especially urge this as a splendid
pnDortunity to see the cattle country Of
Cark county. the program Of the day in
cudes bicycle. horse and foot races. street
parade, athletic contests and grand dis
play Of fireworks in the evening spec
al train viii probably leave Wichita on
the morning OF the Fourth 10 reach Ash
and about 10 o'clock. and the return trip
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
or The EagIe.
Wichita Ballad.


The boat rocked lollIng or the Arkansas.
Both moon and waters glowed;
The oars forsaken at the locks,
The youth no longer rowed.
MysteriousIy, the rippling keel
Grew still as II in death:
Some mystery the moonbeams knew
Whispering zephyrs held their breath
The maiden on the cushioned bench.
Enraptured. smiled in glee;
The sable waves rolling Ger his head,
IL the moonlight, there &c see.
"Oh. wicked girl where IS your soul!"
see my reader frown;
Thus there in Joy can you repose,
And see the poor lad drown!"
But ceass your fear. kind reader dear,
The lad sits side the girl:
Your fright I repent, only meant
His hair inc!ines to curl.
-PHERLLY.
To-. - 1909
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
FLETCHERANO FL0YOS BUILDING
Have secured one on south Market
street

Mess-s. fletcher ard F-oyd, re 1zw
candy uauutart crtEg. firm yesterday
rented the building formerly occupied BY
tie wichita wholesale Groce-y company
on South Market s;reez- TIE building
nas frontage Of ;y-ive tes;. IS to9r
stories high. vita basement = Is O.
stone and was coasrruo,sd especially :ov
a wholesale house ~ Root Brothers ssv-
era years aEo Aess-s. fletcher AID
Floyd VII commence lU1rIeei ate.y 20 p1i
,ae building II SHAPE sa- t1e-r Use. Their
machinery VII Be sent Just as Soon IS
81 IS aa,shed ard i VII - tae -a.esc
improved. TIE .oc4,.o2 se.sc-eo IS za
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
NO MORE STAMPS
Have TO BE Used on Newspapers or
Magazin =.

Postmaster George p. Locke received a
letter yesterday from Postmaster General
Smith saying that after July no more
new spaper or magazine stamps Will be
used. In the past all class matter IS
weighed at the office and receipt, dupli-
cate and triplicate is made one going
TO the department in Washington. one 10
the newspaper and one kept on file IN the
Office The one sent to the department.
has to have the requisite number OF
stamps pasted TO the receipt by the post
master. Ii was a useless and need ess
expense and it ha been abolished 70 the
qualification Of the potmasters generally.