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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26
HEAVY DAMAGES AWARDED.
Verdict Against the lexington md
SoIdiers' Home Railway Company.

In her suit against the lexington and
Soldiers Home Railway Company for
damages for an alleged breach of con-
tract, the jury which heard the testimony
yesterday awarded Mrs Florence Nc
Dewitt $4,000. In her declaration she
asked for $50. 600 claimed as damages to
her property because the railway COM
pany discontinued the operation OF a
branch of it's lines through part Of her
land.
Mrs. McDervitt declares that In April.
1889, she and her husband entered into a
contract with the lexington and Soldiers
Home Railway Company to sell to it
right of way through their property known
as Prospect Park: the tract, it is stated,
contains about twenty-three acres of land.
The right of way was to be sixty feet
wide and, by the terms Of the agreement.
the McDevitts were to give the company
their promissory note for $500 payable
before five years from April, 1889. The
note, it is stated, was to bear 6 per cent
interest.
1t was admitted by Mrs. McDevitt that
the railway company constructed the
branch line agreed upon and continued to
operate it until 1893, with the stipulation
that cars should be run at least once an
hour between the hours of p. m and IL
p. m. The other part of the schedule
agreed upon, that cars should be run
every half hour between 7:3O a. IN. and
p. m. it Is said, was continued Because
Of the violation Of the contract as to the
running of ears every hour between 6 p.
IN. and IL p. m, Mrs. McDevitt declares
the value on her property deprecated 70
per cent in value
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26
GOLF AT CHEVY CHASE.
Players Who Qualified for the Presi
dents Cup Match.

dents Cup Match.
There were long list of entries for all
of the events in the annual three days
open golf tournament which began yester-
day at the Chevy Chase links. The first
sixteen players who qualified for the Pres
ident's cup match and the second sixteen
for the consolation. both in stroke cOmpe-
tition, thirty-six holes, with the names of
their clubs. follow:
Presidents cup-Jenkins. Baltimore County,
l6s; Lee Harlan, Columbia Of Washington, lii;
Forrest, Philadelphia County, $50; Hit, Yale
University, ISL; Denny, Chevy Chase. Isl; Car
pentsr, Philadelphia County. 49,; Iorstman.
Chevy Chase, 1ss; wyIie, Chevy Chase, Iss;
Goodwin. Long Island Crescent, 1Ss; Carbaugh
Chevy Chase, 100; McCammon, Chevy Chase, 19];
". S. Harlan. Columbia, 1911; Maddox, Crescent
19l; Britton, Columbia, 19l; Parks, Columbia,
1876; Thompson. Chevy Chase, 196.
Consolat ion-Parker Chevy Chase, 100; Aldrich,
Illinois Onwentsia, l99; Gray. Chevy Chase,
200: 4. S. Mattingly. Columbia. 200; Mckinley.
Columbia, POI: Moller, jr, Lakewood Club. 202;
HAYDEN. Chevy Chase, 209; Woodward, Column
bia, 2O9; Arnold Columbia, 200; Edison, jr.. Co.
lumbia. 800; Lyon, Chevy Chase. ~; Chaplin,
Chevy Chase. 2l2; N. Smith, Baltimore Elkritgc.
2!i; Red, Columbia. 215; wescott, Chevy Chase,
2i6; Barry, Chevy Chase, 211.
Today the match play in these two events
will take place and tomorrow handicap
cup competition, in which the entries are
very numerous. The links are now in al
most ideal shape and made more diff
cult than formerly by the placing Of addi-
tiopal bunkers and hazards
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26
AT THE SHERMAN FUNERAL.
Tie President and His Guests Jour-
ney to Mansfield.

ney to Mnnsheld.
| CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 25.-The Mckinley
! home was almost deserted today. The
President left early in the morning for
| Mansfield to attend the funeral of the
late Secretary Sherman. His guest, Sec
| rotary Root, went with him. as did ALTO
ex-Secretary Day. Secretary Cortelyou,
Judge George E. Baldwin, Postmaster
George B. Frease. and several friends
from Cleveland, including Col. Myron T.
Hcrrick. Ohio member OF the National
Committee; Gen. George Garrettson, Col.
James H. Hoyt. and Banker Samuel
Mather.
The cars were attached to the funeral
train from Washington. which was delayed
here fifteen minutes until the connection
was made. General Miles met the Presi-
Dental party on behalf of the friends and
relatives composing the funeral party.
During the afternoon Mrs, Mckinley and
Mrs Root drove to Massiilon. eight miles
west. to attend the wedding of Alvine c.
Wales and Edna Elizabeth McClymonds
invitations to which were accepted by the
President and Mrs. Mckinley some weeks
ago The principals in the wedding per-
formed tonight are the children OF old
friends of the McKinleys.u The President
and those accompanying him had expected
that their special train would reach Mas
sillon in time for the ceremony. which was
set for o'clock, but the start from Mans
field was late and did not reach Massillon
until $50.
The Presidents car was cut off at Mas
sillon. and he and the party with him
were hurried to the McClymonds home,
where they Joined Mrs. Mckinley, Mrs
Root, and other ladies of the Canton
party. The ceremony was delayed until
after the Presidents arrival.
The wedding was enc of the most clabo-
rate ever held in this vicinity. There
were fifty guests from Canton and Massil-
Ion. and from Cleveland, New York, and
Chicago as well as several from the Old
World 1t was late tonight when the Nc
K!nIeys and their friends returned to
Canton. n large reception having followed
the wedding ceremony Secretary and Mrs
Root have not yet decided when they Will
terminate their visit at the Mckinley
home. They may remain until Saturday.
President Mckinley has not yet taken
the first step preliminary to voting He
has not registered. Two of the four days
have passed, On both of which he was out
OF the city. Tomorrow is the third day.
and his name will probably be recorded
during the day.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26
MISS BARToN's HEALTH.
Denial of the Report That the Red
Cross Lender Ii Ill.

The report that Miss Clara Barton, Presi-
dent of the Red Cross Society. is i'll at
Galveston, Tex. is denied by the repre-
sentatives of that organization in this city.
Miss Barton is in charge OF the relief work
for the sufferers from the storm at Gal
weston. and dispatches have been received
from there announcing her to be seriously
indisposed.
In view of these reports those in charge
OF the Red Cross Society in this city yes
terday morning forwarded a despatch of
enquiry to Miss Barton. a reply. signed by
Agnes Coombs, secretary 10 Miss Barton
was received in the afternoon, declaring
that the report was erroneous. and that
Miss Barton was in good health and in di-
rect and active charge Of the relief work.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26
WILD ANIMALS KILLED BY HAIL
The Western Portion of Texas Wis.,
tied by n Terrific Storm.

AUSTIN, Tex, Oct. 25.-News reached
here today OF terrible ha!lstorm which
passed over large section of west Texas
two days ago. The hailstones were the
size of hens eggs and killed hundreds of
wild antelope. iackrabbits. and other ami
mails The hailstones covered the ground
to depth of over two feet. The grass
on over 100000 acres of land was de-
81 rnyed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26
LII FINN Mny Join Her Husband.

Solicitor O'Connell, of the Treasury, has
rendered a decision that Chinese woman,
married to citizen of the United States,
is entitled to admission into this country
on the principle that a wife should not be
separated from her husband The case In
which the decision was rendered is that OF
Ii Ham She. Chinese woman to whom
admission was denied by the collector OF
customs at San Francisco, Cal.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26
LENIENT WITH THE OFFICERS.
Report on the Crnven-Dnhlsrcn Tor.
pcdO BOnt Collision.

The report of the Court of Enquiry ap-
pointed to investigate the recent series Of
collisions between the torpedo boats
Craven and Dahlgren off Newport, r. l.,
in which the Craven was badly damaged.
was received at the Navy Department yes
terday. The court ascertained that the
little vessels collided on a very dark
night, which added to the danger of uavi-
cation, but 1t is of the opinion that the
commanding officers of the boats. Lieu:
tenant Brown, of the Craven. and Lieu
tenant Miller. of the Dahlgren. were
somewhat to blame. 1t is probable that
there will be no proceedings instituted
against the officials. the Navy Department
merely admonishing them to be more
careful in the future.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved
in SIX hours by New Great South American Kid.
ncy Cure" Ii is great surprise account of
its exceeding promptness in relieving pain in
bladder, kidneys, and back, in male or female.
Relieves retention OF water almost Immediately
II you want quick relief and cure this is the
remedy. Sold by Edward Stevens, Pa. ave. and
9Th ST.. and b. =. whitesidc. 1921 Pa. ave,
druggists. Washington. d. {.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26
CONDITIONS IN SAMOA.
Natives Anxious to Conform to the
New Order of Things.

The following brief despatch has been
received by the Assistant Secretary of the
Navy from Commander B. F. Tilley, COM
mandant of the United States naval sta
ton at Pago-PagO, Samoa:
Apia. Oct. 5. 1900.
] have the honor to report that everything
uectrd with the government Of the Samoan Is
lands recently acquired by the United States is
in a satisfactory condition. The natives seem
yery anxious to conform 10 the laws and
assisting me to the best OF their ability.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26
Ordered Home From Porto Rico.

now in Porto Rico, have been ordered to
New York for assignment. Batteries l.
and O, of the Fifth Artillery, will replace
the recalled troops in Porto Rico
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26

pleasant social event of the season
at Falls Church, Va, was the celebration
OF their golden wedding by Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. Drummer, which took place at their
residence Tuesday night. and was the &C.
casion Of bringing together the children
and grandchildren Of this aged couple, as
well as many of their immediate friends,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26

Air. George W Driver invites his patrons and
friends to the Daily Midday Business Mems
Lucheon. from II 30 a. M 10 p. m, and after
Office !, to G p. M; every Saturday night from
s TO 10 O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26

Mr. Samuel l. Folsom and Miss Lille
Cropley. of this city, were married Tues
day in Baltimore. by Rev. DR.. W. II. Sum-
ner. Only few intimate friends, OF the
couple were present. Shortly after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Folsom took a train
for this city. They went to the residence
OF the groom. 223 North Capitol Street,
where they will live for the present.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hebbard will be
at home informally to their friends
Wednesday evenings, at their apartments
in the Augusta fats, corner New Jersey
and New York Avenues
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26

Mrs. Gage is about to make visit to
the Hot Springs Of Virginia, where she
will be Joined by the Secretary later on.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26

800 yards of Birds Eye Remnants in nc
different widths: &c quality at..........f
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Amelia Annie Hutchins.
daughter OF Mr. William A. Hutchins, for
merly postmaster of Georgetown. to Mr..
Clyde Grimes. Of Thirty-second Street. The
ceremony will take place Wednesday even
ing. November Z. at the Congress Street
". P. Church. where both Of the young
people attend and are prominent in
church work. After the ceremony re-
ceDtion will be held at the home of the
brides father, at 3139 n Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26

Is dozen of Ladies' S. Brown Hose, &C
patented seams, u 1-2c pair value, at. "
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26

Is dozen of Boys Domet Flannel 0SC
Negligee Shirts. soc value; each at. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26

425 yards of Black Saline. II 1-2c &C
yard quality, at
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-26

$50 pairs of Gents Blue and White
and Brown and mixed half-hose; loo &c
pair quality, at Observation-Disclosures.
The plaindealer., 1900-01-26
Somebody Lied.

Some of our Missouri friends took
THE PLAINDEALER to task for defend
ing Cushenberry last year. We take
the following from Tie DAILY Capital
without comment:
Robert Cushenberry, the Topeka
Negro who was convicted and sem
fenced to be hanged for the murder of
Marshal Leonard at Cameron, Mo +,
will probably be released. The
chief witness against Cushenberry
has confessed that he Swore to Cush-
enberry's guilt in order to save a
friend of his, who is the real muir
derer.
Cushenberry was arrested in Atch-
ison by Tom Collier, when the latter
was a policeman under Chief c. J.
Whites administration. Two Cam
eron Negroes, who claimed that they
witnessed the shooting of Marshal
Leonard, were brought to Atchison to
identify Cushenberry, and they posi-
lively identified him as the man who
did the killing. Cushenberry was
then taken to Cameron, where he
was convicted and sentenced to be
hanged.
After the trial one of the jurors
was heard to remark that although
he did not believe the prisoner guilty,
he voted to hang him because he
was a Negro, because he thought all
people of that race ought to be hanged
The judge who tried the case is said
to have remarked that he was sur
prised at the action of the jury, as
the evidence against Cushenberry
was very weak. Now one of the
Negroes who came to Atchison and
identified Cushenberry as the muir
derer, admits that he was convicting
Cushenberry to save his friend, the
the other Negro who came here to
identify the prisoner.
tits also claimed that Cushenberry
was in Topeka at the time Marshal
Leonard was shot. The real MUIR
derer has left for parts unknown.
Tom Collier who arrested Cushen-
berry claimed the reward of 81, 500,
and has brought suit to recover it.
Cushenberry is in Jail at Plsttsburg
under sentence of death.
The plaindealer., 1900-01-26

no doubt, be overjoyed C) to learn
OF his appointment to $1,000 posi-
ton in the Washington City post Of
hce. THE PLAINDEALER congratu-
IateS Mr.. Manley, and hopes he will
find his new employment more re-
munerative and pleasant than editing
The DAILY Record at Wilmington.
The Second Baptist Lyceum, one
of the oldest and best-known literary
organizations among the colored
people of this city, has elected the
following officers for the ensuing
year: Mr.. Richard w. Thompson,
president Mr.. r. S. Smith, first
vice-president Mr.. G. L. Marshall,
second vice-president; Miss Emma
E. Tolliver, recording secretary !;
Miss Almira Cautchfeld, financial
secretary; Miss Birdie Miller, cor
responding secretary Miss Evelyn
Carey, treasurer; Mr.. T. H. Norman,
chaplain ; Mr.. Benz. Washington, di-
rector of music Miss Lillian v.
Green, pianiste..; Prof. b. T. Holmes,
cornetist Mr.. Thomas Ware, chief
of uSherS. PAUL BRAY.
The plaindealer., 1900-01-26
Muses..
Topeka.

Did you ever see a pretty woman
Schoolteacher .?
Most of a woman'S "entertaining"
is simply filthy gossip about some
other woman
Play second fiddle if you've a
mind to. Sometimes it makes better
music than the first.
Possibly the happiest moment in
young mothers life, is when her first
baby grows tooth.
A shr ewd girl never says outright
that she LOVes her young man she
says she "cares for" him.
Eggs are considered such luxury
by clearinghouse proprietors that
they serve one to each boarder once
week.
Upon striking strange town, the
first thing printer does is to cult
vate the acquaintance of the saloon
keepers.
After a woman manages to save
few pennies for a rainy day, it rains,
she grabs an umbrella, and goes
shopping.
alt is much nicer to be a good
thing and know it," says woman
philosopher, ethan to be a good
thing and not know it."
Every man who goes into a church
choir, really thinks he can sing;
every woman is there principally for
effect: to show her latest gown.
No man who intends Confining
himself to newspaper work, should
marry. A wife and newspaper,
like oil and water, will not mix.
1t is always woman'S argument
that if man doesn't particularly
care for the women folks, he has
been Tilted by some one of them.
Some people talk about committing
suicide, by jumping into river, who
are not brave enough to use a great
quantity of water in taking bath.
Every "literary woman" whose
ideas soar high as to ideals, finally
settles down to a common condition,
and marries a barber or hotel
waiter.
The plaindealer., 1900-01-26

The average woman, while looking
for what she terms "high ideal" 70
husband, never stops to think tha
he might possibly be looking tor a
"high ideal" for wife.
Some folks believe in the phrase,
"Do unto others as you would that
Others should do unto you," but they
would that you should do all the
doing.
When a woman prefaces her re-
marks with, "Now, if you'll promise
not to tell" ETC., look out: she is
going to invent a great big lie that
would put Ananias to shame.
If a young man fails to write
Sweetheart" on a ruled line in let
ter to a young woman, and is COM
pelled to write it between the lines,
designating the words it should come
between, he is taking.
"If," writes a thoughtful observer,
"you are going to say st. Joe in abb
breviation of St. Joseph, why not say
st. linn in abbreviation of St.
James, or 'St. Lew i'll abbreviation
of St. Louis? One is just as sensi-
h1e aS the other.
The plaindealer., 1900-01-26
The Big MEETING.

Last Friday evening a strong and
en'nuSlaSuc meeting of the colored
voters OF Shawnee county was held
I" oI" Kansas avenue for the pur-
pose Of taking into consideration the
political needs of the Negroes of
Sna|nec county.
George W. Smith, secretary of the
0anneker club, called the meeting
" ORDER and introduced Spencer P.
hawkins as chairman. ]. H. Chill
oeTs was elected secretary.
Inc chairman called upon Attor-
D'y James II. Guy to state the OBJ
Vo OF the meeting. Without un-
necessary preIiminaries, Mr.. Guy
proceeded to read the letter pub
asl5a by Edward Stephens ct al, in
l1f Dall capital, and stated that
wy consideration of that letter and
10 author was the matter before the
n0use' I,lassed understanding that
'"' Negroes Of Topeka and Shawnee
.Ouhty could not meet and organize
POnncaI preferment without be-
.S sagmadzcd as political highway
men.
'"e practice of holding up poll
" ''lS and oihce-Seekers was taught
Nssfoes by that class of white men
- ~ regarded the Negroes as pur-
''sSaOIe quantity, and taking advan-
S' Oi their poverty and ignorance,
%s'' % Them money in exchange for
y" suffrage. The same thing was
n ~ among whites, only on a more
so1"0c scale. 1t was Mr.. Steph-
nj ignorance of the Negroes with
ny Y'l he openly boasted that he
MOI social or political dealings.
"' Guy closed his remarks by
''ag the appointment of COM
"'e OF i've on resolutions. The
"on was carried, and the chair
F'F%a'ed Hd Messrs, George w. Smith,
7, NuIey S. G. Watkins, ]. H. b.
'W an Nathaniel SAWYER.
The plaindealer., 1900-01-26
Hutchinson.

Rev. Thomas Hicks, of Huron,
Kas., was in the city few days ago
on business
Mrs. A. Goodbarr, of Enid, Okla,
has returned home, after a pleasant
visit with his mother and daughter.
The ladies Of the Eastern Star
gave social and cakewalk Wednes-
day evening of week before last,
Miss Hattie McFadden was the
belle of the assembly, and the best
little cakewalker in the West The
cake was awarded the two little tots
Essy Davis and Willie Phillips. A
good time is reported by every one.
The colore1 people, of this city,
are. as a rule, a, very quiet and
peaceable people. They are a God
fearing people, and are citizens that
any city could be proud of. There is
rumor out in other hamlets and
villages that the people of this city
are the most disrespectful, riotouS
people in any of the small Western
towns. AS one who has been reared
up in this city, and familiar with
most OF the people, having come in
contact with them daily for IS
years, do emphatically deny the
statement. There are just as nice
refined and highly educated people
here as you will find anywhere West
of the Missouri line. They are
thrifty, energetic and industrious
,theX have the ability and grit to
compete VIII any American citizen
all they asks, Give them a chanel
to try" We are ever ready ant
willing to lend a helping hand tt
each and every one, and we do hope
that the kind and benevolent peopl,
of other towns will refrain from ex
pressing such vicious thought
about one another. Instead of trying
to down each others influence, W,
should stand shoulder to shoulder
stand in unity-have confidence il
each other.
]. F. Allen, of Mount Hope, th'
barber,..has removed to this city, anc
has gone intolpartnership with G
A. Smith.
The plaindealer., 1900-01-26
When in Emporia stop at

The Blue Front Restaurant. We
have opened a frst-class restaurant
and lodging house and offer the fol-
lowing rates: Board per day 81,
per week s., normal students S. ;
two in room, meals IS cents and
lodging IS cents per night. Call on
or address P. B. Moore or Mrs. P.
B. Moore, III Campbell street,
Emnoria. Kansas.
The plaindealer., 1900-01-26
An Appeal.
Editor of The Plaindealer.


Allow me space in your valuable
journal to speak to the pastors,
superintendents, officers and teachers
of Baptist churches and Sunday
schools throughout the state of Kan
Sas. wish to say to them on visit
ing the state from foreign fields,
where l have spent over eighteen
months spreading knowledge of the
truth and doing what l could in
disseminating the principles of the
grand cid church { Missionary Bap-
tlst, of course,) l find Rev. P. w.
Barker ck-listed, and it is said that
he has been upon the list nine or
ten months and for the past four
months he has been unable to
perform pastoral duties and has been
confined more or less to his bed. 1t
is said that his condition has baf1ed
the skill Of the physicians of the
city. In this state, l believe the
sympathy of the pastors, churches,
Sunday schools, friends and lovers
of the cause of Christ, should be
awakened to the fact that a man
who hath labored in the work of
the gospel ministry in organizing
churches, conventions, encouraging
and aiding ministers, churches and
Sunday schools, both by his counsel,
admiration, prayers, time, sermons
and money, such man in our rank
and file who from hard labor loses
his health and strength and falls
upon the battlefield, and it is known
throughout the state that he has
fallen and become unable to do the
wc:k. of a pastor, it does seem to
me that such a man should be aided
by those whom he has for the space
of IS or IA years, not ceased to work
preach, teach and exhort from city
to city and from house to house in
the cities where he hath gone
preaching the things of the kingdom
of Christ.
This appeal comes to you, brother
ministers, brothers and sisters, super
intendents3 officers and teachers of
Baptist churches and Sunday schools
who have reaped the benefits Of this
great mans labor in your fields
ask you in the name of high, high
Heaven, do you not think that each
of you in your churches, Sunday
schools, missionary circiet, Baptist
Young Peoples meetings, should
take one special collection $oS this
dear sick brother and forward the
same to him in the name of the
Lord Jesus as an expression of the
services rendered in your organi-
cations Do you believe that a man
like this, whose work throughout the
state speaks for him louder than
words, should have free-will offer
ing? If SO; what say you? Do not
all speak at once. Let me suggest
little plan that would express our
sympathy and show our appreci-
alton. Let there be a Sabbath set
apart to take a special collection and
the same be forwarded to him at
Topeka. S. w. BEAsLEY.
The plaindealer., 1900-01-26

nrNT-Unfurnished rooms at
tON Fast Seventh street, Call
49, 49,, plAlxDEALER office.