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The colored American., 1900-08-25

the occasion. Out of SO much good
material hewed from some of our most
prominent educational Institutions, q
far advanced program is expected. This
org ganizstion has been q source Of intel
Iectusl amusement for both those who
come to visit their friends who reside
here and those who are employed on
these premises.
The White Sulphur Springs Utopian
Literary Society met at the M. E.
church last Wednesday evening with
President R, B. Barcts in the chair.
Long before the hour appointed for the
exercises to begin, crowds of literary
admirers could be seen vending their
way to the beautiful chapel which is
situated on the right side Of the G. & D.
railroad just beyond Prospect Hill. At
g. Is o'clock the house being called to
order by the president, the devotional
exercises having been conducted, each
member responded promptly with ade.
quate and applicable quotations from
the most prominent authors both of
modern and ancient periods which
were listened to very atteRtively. After
the reading of the minutes of last
weeks meeting by the secretary, Miss
Tena Whips, program was rendered
so arduous in Its nature, so Inspiring in
it's embodiment that it will be worth
while to mention some of the features.
Mr.. II R Darlington favored the audi.
ence with an Grafton "Intellectual and
moral development of the Negro as
the only mediums by which the race
could rise from its present condition.
Mr.. Darlington presented his argument
in very forceful manner. After
charming song by the moonshjne quar-
tette, Miss Lula Crawford OF Hunting
ton, West Virginia, rendered a recita.
ton on 1.-The Bridge keepers Store"
with such grace and initiative powers
that she was the recipient of many en-.
comiums and concentrations Mr.. Yer.
non Ward, one of the leading tenor
songsters of Charlottesville, Va, be-
came celebrated in Greenbrier coun,y
by singing the "Blue and the Gray."
Mr.. Clarence Lewis, the giant soloist,
besides whom all other songsters are
but mere pigmies, fully came up to the
expectation of his auditors when he
appt ated on that occasion. Mr.. N.
Wiley read very thoughtful paper Oh
1.-The Essential Educstion for the Ne.
gro" The most i'm portant feature of
the program was a discussion-Higher
Education versus Industrial Education.
Mr. Fred Syphax represented the higher
training, as Mr. w. D Brooks was some
what indispose1 and was not present:
the negative side was given to voIun.
teers, Who responded timely IN the de,
tense Of industrial training. The read.
ing OF the ''Greenbrier Newsu by editor
James Payne Was striking feature of
the program. Prof Scott Of the Doug.
lass High School of West Virginia also
spoke at the literary last week. His
remarks were quite timely. he seemed
to have been deeply impressed with
the manner IN which the exercises
were C conducted, and said in substance
that literary work was one of the levers
that would lift the race from its nrss
ent condition.
Mf. s. Il. White, QUIZ professional
The colored American., 1900-08-25
Money $4,000 HoDev

To loan on furniture, pianos, &C.. wtt,,os,
removal or publicity and the day Won os.
tor 1t. We will loan aLy amount makins
or one year as you desire, and at rates tha9
You can afford to pay. If you now have a ieon
with any other con- pany and desire mora
money. money glVe sIo us us call. VIII as cheertuly
expense II loan is not made. AlwaVs rseSv
to give information regarding rates and mesty
DDS to secure a loan. We are the Oldest ioan
company IN me CITY and will give you honest
treatment. All business strictly confidsntJoI'
Private Offices.
Washington MOrtsaae LUan Co.,
$40 F Street, N. W,
The colored American., 1900-08-25
Money to Loan
ON FURNITURE, PIANOS, ETC.

Ifyou are In need of money, we desire to
INFORM you o. our new method. We can sc.
nure you loan on an easy monthly payment
olan, at less cost than before, and below the
rate of any other company in the city. You
can pay In full at any time after loan is Sc
cured, ana 1t Will only cost you for such time
as you have bad the money Our BUSINESS ia
.trictly private, and all applications are
treated copidentially. II you have loan
with any other concern, you can secure a loan
tnrougn US n pay II and get more money II
desired. 1t will pay you to call and see M
before going elsewhere. We are ready at
any and all times during Office hours to give
Information concerning our business meth.
oos, ana you will receive courteous treat
ment.
CAPITAL
LOAN GUARANTEE 20
602 f ST. N. W
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
BIRD IN KANSAS CITY.
Will Inquire Why Barber Company
Has Not Fulfilled It's Contract.

City Attorney Bird went to Kansas City
today to see if he could not hurry the
Barber Asphalt company in making their
repairs on the asphalt paving in this city.
Some time ago the city decided to hold
back 81 900 due the Barber Asphalt COM
pany, unless they would repair the
streets, but the threat and the holding
back of the money does not seem to hur-
ry them in the least, and the streets re-
main in poor condition.
The company is under contract with the
city to keep the pavements in good repair
for ten years, the contract being made
IS, 900 per year for the work, but there
has not been a time when the work was
done when it should have been. They have
neglected their work and have now more
work to do than can be done for the
amount paid
Unless the company attends to the work
at once the city will sue the bondsmen OF
the COMPANY.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
MARRIEs sTEPDAUGHTER.
Hardin County Man Divorced a Week
Ago From BRIDES Mother.

Nashville. ILL.,, Nov. .23.-Thomas Arder
Of Hardin county established a record
in matrimony today by marrying his
step daughter in less than a week after
being divorced from his wife, the girls
mother. Two years ago Arder, 80 years
old, married Mrs. Nellie Marston, a
widow of 35. and the mother of a grown
daughter. Shortly after Arder began di-
viding his attentions and affections be-
tween wife and daughter. Mrs Arder
became Jealous. and husband, wife and
daughter quarrelled. Miss Marsten left
home and went to st Louis and soon
afterward Arder left his wife, presuma-
bly, to join Miss Marston. Mrs Arrler
filed suit for divorce for desertion. which
Was granted less than a week ago.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left with the kimbaH Printing com
rany sS5 Kansas avenue
Fifty per cent discount on ladies'
street hats. Costley & Post
Electric lights are being put in the
Union Pacific depot and Western Union
office.
Dozen ladies' street hats at exactly
half price for Saturday and Monday
Costley & Post.
Mr.. Malcolm James returned today
from a business trip to Wamego, Man
haitian and other points on the Union
Pacific.
Don't be in hurry to buy handker-
chiefs We will have a surprise for you
in few days. Costley & Post.
C L. Haywood has lately purchased
Laurent street now occupied by the
Carriage works.
Mrs L Q. H. Slusher OF s26 Topeka
avenue left today for a visit to her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. G. w. Smith Of
Minneapolis, Kan.
Elder George Duffy of the Central
Avenue Christian church has moved
from 1919 Harrison street and taken
rooms for the winter at 927 Kansas ave
nue..
Rev. Floyd Seaman OF the Oakland NJ.
Z church viii preach this eevning at
the Kansas Avenue NJ z. church. These
meeting are proving very interesting
and are well attended.
George Fl. Hulburd and Mary E Les
lie were married Thursday afternoon at
4:so O'Clock BY Rev. J. s. Glendenning,
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23

pastor of the Second Presbyterian
church. The ceremony took place at the
home of Mr. Lang, 1928 Madison street.
Rev. J. c. Miller president of the
College of Emporia who was in Topeka
to attend the meeting of the presidents
OF the different denominational colleges,
visited his brother, S. g. Miller of 929
Quincy street, and other North side
friends Rev Mr.. Miller was formerly
pastor of the Second Presbyterian
church.
Wednesday afternoon the barn Of Mr..
Taggart of HOlman's addition was dis
covered on fire by some of the neigh
bors, who promptly went to work and
in an alarm. The fire is supposed to
have been started by small boys and
matches.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Second
Presbyterian church closed very sue
cessfuI bazaar yesterday which they
held for the past two days at the
church. On Wednesday a chicken pie
dinner was served and yesterdays din
ner included all the delicacies of a New
England repast. The ladies' were well
pleased with the result of their fair.
Mrs. l. p. Coultis entertained a num-
ber of ladies very delightfully."- yesterday
afternoon at her home, 1923 Central ave-
nue. in honor OF her mother, Mrs. Price
of New London, Canada, who has been
making an extended visit here The time
was spent pleasantly with thimbles and
enjoying a social talk over the teacp.
Mrs. Coultis' guests were Mrs. J. A.
Campbell Mrs Fred lies, Mrs Frank
Petro, Mrs. S. l. Courtney, Mrs. E. s.
Gresser, Mrs. Samuel Ashmore. Mrs. J.
NJ. Butterfly and Mrs. H. NJ. Daub.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
THEATRE FOR CHICAGO.
Jacob Lift May Build on the Site Of
McVicker's.

Chicago, Nov. 23.-Chicago may have
a. new $40O.O 900 theater erected on the site
of McViclxer's playhouse The land be
longs to the board of education, and is
rented at $27 900 a year. S. NJ. Mckay,
representing Harriet G-McVicker, today
lease until 1885 at $27 900 a year until
1905, after which time the rent is to be
subject to a per cent increase. with
an additional per cent increase in 1915,
making the rent from that date $39, 700
annually.
If this request is complied with, which
is probable, Jacob Lift, the present lessee
of the theater, and several other man
ayers propose to erect a modern. fire.
proof building containing a theater to
excel anything in the west.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
STOLE LIGHT POLES.
Took Seven Teams to Haul Away the
Long Plumber, Valued at $500.

Mount Vernon, N Y. Nov. 2S.-The
police of the annexed district are look
ing for the thief who stole rs poles, rang
ing in length from 35 to so feet, from the
Pelham Bay Electric Light company
The company, which illuminates the
highways of City Island and in the up
per section of the Borough of the Bronx
distributed the poles through Pelham
Manor, intending to set men to work
putting them up.
Yesterday when the worlmen came
around they discovered that the poles
were gone. The police say that a man
who lives at City Island sold the poles
to another lightning company for $400
He employed seven teams and gathered
them up at night The next day he de-
ivered them to the purchaser and af-
ter getting his money, fed. The poles
are valued at $500.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
car Him q Tammaniat-

London, Nov. 22.-The overthrow of
Marquis Itos cabinet, says the Yoko-
hama correspondent OF the Daily Mail,
is threatened. Already Vfscount Kat
sura, minister for war, has resigned in
consequence of scandal Affecting Hoshi
Tor71, minister of communications, who
is accused of accepting large bribes and
will probably be arrested. The political
opponents Of the accused minister de-
nounce him as a tTammanist" prob
ably because he was formerly minister
to the United States.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
NOVEL ELECTRICAL TEST.
A Motor 15S Miles Distant Driven by
Generator.

Seattle. wn.. Nov. 23.-The snoqual-
mie Falls Power company of this city
performed a novel feat in the driving
of an electric motor 153 miles distant
from the generator. All the transmits
sion lines Of the company were connect
ed up in one continuous circuit
The regular transmission is 80 miles to
Seattle and A miles to Tacoma. The
tests were conducted for experimental
purposes only and to show that electric
transmission of power can be made
commercially practicable at much
greater distances than have heretofore
been contemplated
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
KEEPS CURRAN'S DESK.
Secretary Of Populist COMMITTEE
without His Furniture.

1ist 20 - erd 1T3txe 7-5o1nTeor crho runs;
the Royal Billiard hall. are having trouble
over a desk. Thompson had lease on
the room which was occupied by the Pop
ulist headquarters and when they moved
in the room they used his locks and chairs.
He claims they also used his stove and
about a ton of coal, which belonged to
him. He says when they moved out they
took the locks and chairs, but left q
desk, which belonged to Curran. Yester-
day Curran went after his desk, but
Thompson refused to let him have it lin-
til he had returned the lock and chairs
Curran said he would take 1t. whether
Thompson was willing or not, but decided
that he would get a replevin and have a
constable do the work. Thompson had the
desk removed and before a replevin can
desk.
Thompson declares he will keep the desk
until his chairs and locks are returned, or
the equivalent in money, is turned over.
Currsn and the constable are looking for
the desk.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
Fraa Tickata For Heroas.

London. Nov. 23-The returning Canad-
ian troops on board the Hawarden Castle,
due here next week. will be layishly en-
tertained by a private committee, Of
which Lord Grey IS chairman. Three hun
dred seats have been secured at the var
fous London theaters FOR each night the
Canadians are here. They will be quar-
tered at Kensington Barracks, whence
there will be excursions to Brighton.
Woolwich and other points of interest, in
Guiding a probable visit to the queen
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
KILLED THROUGH TARGET
Girl Shoots Friend Dead While Firing
at a Mark.

Waukesha, Wis, Nov. 23.-The 16-
year-old daughter of John D. Scheets,
who lives in the town of New Berlin,
shot and killed Frank Goerke, Is years
old, at o'clock yesterday afternoon
Goerke and the two Scheets girls had
been practicing target shooting. Goerke
went into the building against which
the target was placed while the girl was
absent. She did not know this, and fired
the rife at the target. The bullet passed
through the boards and lodged in the
heart of Goerke, killing him instantly.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23

Columbus. O., Nov. 23.-A tornado
which swept over Delaware and Knox
counties last night caused losses aggre-
eating $40, 600. The path Of the storm
was only about a quarter of a mile wide
and touched the earth only in spots The
Hartford fair grounds buildings were
badly damaged.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
Drop ia Coffee and suear.

company has made a reduction of one
cent per pound in roasted coffee This was
followed by a reduction by the Arbuckles
of Is points in refined sugar The Ma
tional Sugar Refining company followed
the Arbuckle cut. The American Sugar
Refining company has not yet acted. but
is expected to make a reduction of IS
points
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
THE GAMBLING CASE.
Trial of Mike Thompson Postponed
Until November ~.

The trial of Mike Thompson and the
men who were arrested in his gambling
room will come up in the police court Mo-
vennber 27.
This will be the first trial under the new
gambling ordinance and on this account is
of general interest.
The case promises to be a hard fought
one as both sides are determined to win
The defense claims that the arrests were
illegal, because they were made without
xx1ar nj
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
Ciearstte Law That Works.

Dubuque Ia Nov. 23.-An order came
to all tobacco dealers today to at once
cigarettes and cigarette papers. The
order came from the American Tobacco
decision of the United States supreme
court.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23

Joliet. Ill, Nov 23.-It is announced
that rod mill No. of the Illinois Steel
company VIII resume operations next
Monday, putting about 300 men at work.
The other two rcd mills are idle.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
TO A PESTHOUSE.
The Bride and Groom We're Taken
After Public Marriage

washington, D. c., Nov. 28.-Indian
Agent Getchel, Of the Devils Lake
agency, Fort Totten. N. D.. has report
ed to the interior department on the
second outbreak of smallpox at and near
Rolla. N D. One Of the priests there,
in spite of quarantine rules, celebrated
a public marriage, and the groom and
bride were taken to the pest house.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23

We found the lovely young Golf Per-
son sitting where she had broken her
brassie.
You will observe that I am bathed
in tearsl" she sobbed. in wild defiance.
-'Bathedi" we exclaimed. concernedly.
How extremely unscottishl"
'sYes!" said She, in a hard despairing
voice; ard we saw at once that she had
ceased. .or the moment. to be socially
ambition s.-Detroit journal
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
10 Restore oerman National.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The comptroller
of the currency has informed National
Bank Examiner Tucker, temporary re-
cefver of the German National bank at
Newport, Ky, that an effort is being
made by the directors and stockholders
of the bank to restore the bank to SOL
Vency.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23

The man who views the mistakes OF
others through magnifyfng glass can t
see his own with a telescope.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
Saturday Night
After 6 O'clock.

ChiIdren's fIeece-Iined Union suits.
sizes to p drop seat, Satur-
Gay ni&nt--. 25c
Ladies' black sheared Coney Fur
Scarfs, tails, a bargain for $2. so.
Saturday night $l.25
Refined Petroleum JelIy-z-oz. bot
tie, patent screw top-5c is the price
elsewhere. Saturday night, bottle go
26-in. fast black Umbrellas-steeI
rod, nickel swedge. assorted Congo
handles. Saturday night .. S9c
Satin damask, full bleached, knotted
fringe Linen Toweis--red and blue
fancy borders. Saturday night,
each HUG
Ladies' and chiIdren's All Wool
MIttens-coIors black and white and
worth up to 35c pair. Saturday
night cnOice DC
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HAVE YOU TRIED Mccall
Perfect fitting patterns? They're stylish
and entirely up to date. You Mccall for
them any time and you will get them
for 1Oc and 15c-None higher.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23

TO WHOM IT MAY coNCEKN-My ap-
Mica tion for a permit 10 sell intoNicut~
ing liquors, according to law, at 4oi Kan
sas avenue. in the Second ward et the
citv OF Topeka. Is now pu hlc lu tht or
dce OF the probate Judge OF Shawnee
county Kansas. The hearing of the zane
f. y. WALLACE.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23


TO LOAN-Moncy on Topeka real estate.
Pay back monthly Low interest rate.
Shawnee Building and LOGn Association.
See Eastman, at 1l5 West Sixth street.
MONEY TO LOAN on live stock. pianos.
Organs, typewritcrs, hOu ehrl Ia goods and
personal security. l.. Biscoe, 523 Kan ave.
WE LOAN MONEY on vaiuables. COZ
Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23

THE J. c. DARLING CO.. ia Kan. Ave.
Rubber stamps. brass and aluminium trade
checks. Priceslow Catalogue free. Tel 2i2.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
HERE

T. n IL 4AA
You find a Dry Goods
Department where you see
what you want and want
what you see-it's all be-
cause the qualities and
prices are right.
Ladies' fine sheer White Handker-
chiefs-edged with Val Iace-embroid-
cred corner, a good Eoc article. SAT-
urday, each. SC
One lot ladies all wool Kersey Jackets,
satin Romaine lining. These garments
were carried over from former season
and sold up to $I2.5o. Saturday,
cnOIce. -.................. Sc As
Travellers Sample LIne-chiidrsn's
long CIOaks. no two aIiIce-worth up
to $500 each-every garment in the
lot will be offered at less than cost of
manufacture.
Saturday. y...........- A0c to So. 80
One lot, all wool Novelty Dress
0oOds-ten different color cOmbina-
tions-wOrth 4Oc yard. Saturday,
yaEu G0c
All Standard Prints = Americans,
Pacifics and Aliens - in black and
white-siIver grey, cardinals, Turkey
red and fancies. Saturday, choice,
yaro SC
I215c double fold. 36-in. wide STAN
dard Percaies-gOod assortment of
dark seasonabIe designs. Saturday.
yaro '....-.......- ............ &c
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
HAIR GOODS

SWITCHES. CHAINS. WIGS: your own
Cream. Mrs. Hattie Van Week. 29 r. bth
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
JEWELLERS.

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JAMES B. HAYDEN. Jeweior and Opti
cian Complete stock OF watches. dia
rnonds, silverware, etc. Eyes examined
and spectacles properly fitted
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
Rubber Shoes.

We make a small assertion when we say
we sell double the quantity of Rubber
Goods sold by any other house. Spot cash
and immanse quantities enable us to secure
prices at the lowest notch.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
STORAGE.


WATCHES cleaned, 75c; clocks bnc: main.
springs. 75c: crystals, 10c. Cash paid fol
old gold or silver. All work guaranteed
old fewolry exchanged for new. II hard
up, see Uncle Sam. 5l1 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
cLAIRvoYANT.

SPIRIT WORID-Those wishing 20 hear
from loved ones and receive other yalu-
able Information. past, present, and fu-
ture. business ventures. etc. Will call ON
AIRS. Janette Fuller. 43f Madison street
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23

STOCK WINTERED-Isow rates. good
care. 6 miles out Box 81 N. Topeka -.
NJ. Stanley.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23

LIBERAL REWARD-Fox Terrier dog.
about six months old. body white tN-
cept few very small black spotai BLACK
ears. black spot covering one eye. ana
small black spot on opposite Side OF fncei
cropped tail. Liberal reward Tor return 70
No. 1852 Topeka ave.
LOST-Solid gold skeleton monogram
charm, III. NJ Reward for return to
II. j. Nichols. Parkhurst, Davis a. Co
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
SPECIALISTS.
MAoNErIc HEALINo.


J. a. BULLOCK. NETTIE X BULLOCK
S12 Monroe, graduates OF the Amcrlcal
Institute Of science. Consultation free.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23

WANTED-Horses and cattle 20 winter.
II. Chalmers. Tecumseh.
WANTED-Horses to winter. II. W. Me-
Afee, 616 Kansas. Farm phone 3D. rings.
WANTED-Horses 70 winter In the coun-
try; no barbqd wire. Apply at Livery
Barn. b2S Western ave-, or Telephone O1l.
Frank Fleming.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
MATTRESS.


MATTRESSES made to order and ciean-
ed; feathers cleaned. bought aud sold.
Drop me a card. n. w. Pickett. 2ll kan
show cases.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23

u. s. CYCLE CO. us f. sth st. Nationa
and Union bicycles Sundries. repairs.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
WANTS
and MISCELLANEOUS ADS.
5
FREE MEssENGER FOR WANTS

PULL a Postal Telegraph-Cable Box.
OF call by telephone No. AT and have your
want Ads brought to The State journal
on1ce by free messenger. No charge to
you for messenger service. Cost Of classi-
fed ads. cents per ifne of six words to
the line and every fraction thereof
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-23
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

l. a. RYDER. IA. D.,
OFFICE *. IA residence corner Gordon ST..
and Central ave, North Topeka. Phone
214 Uses the Brinkcrhon system OF rectal
treatment. a successful and painless treat
ment for plies. hstula. assure, erauon.
etc.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-03-23
TO USE A war FLEET.
Strong American Squadron viii
Patrol Chinese Waters.

Washington, ID. c.: Rear admiral
kemptf, at present com,nallan, of the
Mare Island navy yard, has tc,cgrapilcl
the navy of his acceptance OF the offer of
second in command OH the .Asiutic station.
As IL matter of fact, Rear Admiral
kempir's command will very nearly al,-
proach an Independent station. Rear
Admiral Rcmey, the nominal commandment
of the entire naval force on the .Asiatic
station, is expected to remain i'm the Phil
ippines, while Rear Admiral kcMptf will
have Il separate squadron cruisin. on the
Chincse-Japanese coast. The lc-csiab-
lishment of the force on the China station
may be IL significant fac. in view OF the re-
pcated hints from European sources of
hostilitics ON so large Il scale that they
threaten TO involve Asia.
The German ambassador, DIR. Won lIol-
lebcn. had Il long conference With Acting
Secretary OF State Hill on Marc, u, in
which the latter was presumably IN
formed that Il demonstration in China
might be expected from Russia shortly.
1t is believed that the formation of Il CHI.
nese squadron by the United States is to he
IL spectacular warning to Russia and
France hat American interests are i'll
volved in any change in conditions in
China. Presumably Germany will make IL
similar demonstration.