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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

Years of suffering relieved in a night.
Itching piles relieved at once to the
curative properties Of Doan's Ointment.
Never fails. AT any drug store, 80 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

Il owe my whole life 10 Burdock
Blood Bitters. ScrOfulous sores covered
my body. / seemed beyond cure. b,
b. b. has made me a perfectly well
woman" Mrs. ChaS. Hutton, Berville,
Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

The saddest truth is less severe
than the merrieSt lie.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

All is not gold that glitters. Some
times its diamond.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

The man who respects his wife does
not make her a mendicant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

Our Army in the Philippines.
Washington, July 1O.-A statement
prepared by the adiutant general
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

There is only one thing worse than
quarrels IN public. That is caresses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

The humorist gets his butter from
the cream OF his lkes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

Power with man proceeds from
power with God.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13
SIX LOST IN LAKE ERIE.
Once Famous Yacht Idler Unable to
Weather a Terrific Storm
and Goes Down.
THE ACCIDENT OCCURS OFF CLEVELAND.

The Family of james CorrIRan, own
er of the Vessel, Drowned-The
Crew and One Passenger Saved
The Lost Persons Were I'm the Cab
In ana Refused Ia Leave.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13
Consumption Cure Warmers whiis
Wine OF Tar Syrup, the best cough

remedy on earth, cures cold in one
div Il taken in time. : and 5Octs.
ForSalc by ST ARRAR& MCLHOLL I'D
SUCCESSORS 70 Is. :. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

LIMA LODGE. F. 4 A. M.-Regular meetings
"A on Saturday on or before full moon.
W. KELLY, W. NJ.
SETH TUBES. Secy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13
WILMINGTON. LII Sem

The man who thinks he knows ev-
erythlng has most TO learn in life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13
LODGES.

LIMA Chapter, No. l23, r. a. NJ. Regular meet.
a ings on Monday night on or after full moon
II. POLLASKY, II. 7.
G. :. You've, Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Tables showing the standing of the
Clubs of Leading OrGnnizn-
lions Up to Date.

The standing of the leading baseball
clubs is shown in the following tables.
National league:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

XX1M. MoYER RELIEF CORPS, No. 1s3. meet
w every second and fourth Wednesday in the
month.
MARTHA WALKER. President.
Mrs. MARY THOMAS, Secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

ALMA CHAPTER. O. f. :. No. 43-Regular
"A meetings on the first Friday Of each month.
MRS. OLIVE II. CAPLE. ". Matron.
Mrs EVA GILL, Sec y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

DOYAL ARCANUM-Arcads Council No. i03s
II meets every other Wednesday night at |. O.
o. r. Hall /. y. BRAINERD Regent.
A. w. BECKSER. Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS-Fitz James Lodge
N No. g5, OF T. hold its regular meetings
every alternate Friday night.
j. G. BRIGHT. G. c.
JONI KNoERTZER, Il. of Il. & :.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

~ A. R.-William Meyer Post, No. l52 Depart
VI. ment OF Michigan. G.. A. r., meet on 2d Sat
urday OF each month at : 100 p. m. and on the 4ti
Saturday Of each month at 200 p. N.
J. w. HOLMES, Commander.
F. ". CHADWICK, Adjutant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

II O. T. NJ. Regular reviews Of Alma Tent
N. No 1884 are held every alternate Wednesday
night al $3.50 H. X of =. Hall. Visiting mem
bers OF the order are welcome.
ID. NOUGHT Com.
w. :. BoGART. r.. *.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13
DR.. Humphreys

Specifies cure by acting directly upon
the disease, without exciting disorder in
any oU part of the system.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

BAPTIST CHURCH-Morning service 1890;
ID Sunday school II 10 Evening service ';3u
Young peoples meeting 600 sunday evening
Prayer meeting Thursday evenings.
REV. W. G. CLATwORTHY. Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

I +. SUDAN. NJ. D., Physician and Surgeon
%. Office opposite Church block.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13
SOCIETIES.

DRESBYTERIAN RCH-Mowing service
i 1890: sunday school 1900. Evening service
80 D. m REV ". *. SPENCER. Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

EREE METHODIST CHURCH-Services every
II evening at 800 y. IN. sunday School at 1000
a. m Glass meeting at il0. Prayer meetings
Tuesday ard Friday evenings All are cordially
invited Il, attend + ID. PALMER, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

EPISCOPAL CHCRCH-Services are held
IL every sunday at 7: 80 "a, m. aud 1000 a. h.,
SUNDAY school at II 80 M. Evening service AL
700 o. clock standard time. Services other days
AZ announced REV. II. V. JEFFERSON, Rector
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

LIZ A. BAGLEY, Physician and surgeon
u. Office Opera House Block. Office hours 80
TO $3.50 and to p. m. Diseases OF the eye and ear
a specially.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

EARL G.. TORREY, Attoney-a law, special
IL attention given collections. Alma, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

nR f. Il. LAMB, Physician and surgeon,
IL ONCE opposite Postotice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-13

Nj +. CHURCH-Moru'ug services 1920; sun
nj. day school l2OO. Evening service $50
Young Peoples meeting Sunday evening at o;3.
PRAYER meeting Thursday evening at 100
REV. r.. l.. SINCLAIR. Pastor.
The colored American., 1900-02-03
Machinery Transportation Building
Yorkn he Of
ATTENTION,-AGENTS.

This being the first of the month it
il the desire of the publisher that every
agent make a settlement in full for
papers already received, The next is.
sue Of The Colcred American will be
devoted largely to the proceedings Of
the Bishops Council which was held in
this city this week. Portraits of the
nine living Bishops Of the A. M. E.
Church together with pen pictures and
sketches of the heads Of the various de-
psrtmsnts, will be featured. The paper
will be a good seller, Energetic agents
will increase their orders and send
them in in time to inform us of the ex'
act number OF papers they want.
The colored American., 1900-02-03
Some Recent Claims Paid By
The Capital Benefit Society

The following are few Of those who
have received benefits from The Capital
Society. This Society needs no recon-
mendation to the public. 1t Is like
putting your money In the bank Sc
cure a policy at oree in this Society
Their cfflce Is at 45s Louisiana avenue.
Sarah Campbell, 2l2 o street, n. g,
$7a 90 sick benefit, $100. 90 death bene-
fit; VIM. +. Hall, Jr., Morganzs, SD :,
$24S.0 sick benefit, s1OO 90 death bene-
fit; Ell liza Buke, 1888 SIN street, n. W.,
800 90 sick benefi', 500 600 death bene-
fit; Eliza Chase, 4e7 o street, n. w.,
$500 sick benefit, s1OO 90 death bene,
fit; Lucy Simmons, 1901 10Th street, q.
W., 81 30 sick benefit, $50 90 death bene
iii; Taylor Day, 1906 / street, n. W.
$500 sick benefit, $4,000 death bene.
fit.
The colored American., 1900-02-03
Obituary..

Mr.. Milton Eugene Jones believer
husband Of Mrs. Belle jones, son o
George W. and Maria Jooes, died De-
csmbsr 81, 1899. The funeral service
took place at bis parents residence 1886
llth street, northwest, Tuesday January
., 1900. He was most lovirg and
obedient son, which gained fer him a
host OF friends. He was an attentive
sc aoIar Of the Metropolitan A. M. E.
Sunday schoo! from his second to the
twentieth year of his age After
lingering Illness wh1th he bore with
patience, he died triumphant in
Jesus. The funeral was largely attended
and the flowers were many and beautt
ful. lie leaves to mourn his loss, a low
ing wife, mother, father, sisters and
brothers and nest of friends.
The colored American., 1900-02-03
A SOUTHERN PASTIME.
Continued from Fourth Page.)

gwen in this section, and cordially ex
tends an invitation to the solid citizens
Of - to be present with their wives
and children to witness these interest
ing and Instructive exercises. This is
white mans country. Admission 80
cents, children 25 cents. Tickets may
be had on application to the mayor,
the district attorney or any member OF
the committee. The proceeds Will be
given fer the benefit Of the heathen In
foreign lands
?. S.-A photographer will be on
hand to take views Of the niger during
the various stages of the performance
-, Master of Ceremonies
and Mayor of -
Respectfully submitted,
BRUCE GRIT.
The colored American., 1900-02-03
Notice to Boston Subscribers.

Mr.. J. D. Powell, j., heretofore rep-
resent1ng The Colored American in
Boston and vicinity, is no longer con-
nected with The Colored American il,
any capacity. Per ons who desire TO
advertise or to subscribe will senG their
business communications direct to thjs
Office, or orders may be left with Mr.
W. l.. Reed, No. 155 Cambridge street.
Boston, Mass. The publishers of The
Colored American will nos be respoD
slble for any moneys paid or contracts
this date.
The colored American., 1900-02-03
Obituary..

Mr.. Cato Adams, an aged and respected
citizen OF Frederick County, Maryland,
died January 23rd, age SO yesrs. He IS
survived by widow, Q children and II
grand children. jeremiah, Thomas II.
Joseph s. and Clay ton W. residing in
Washington and daughters living in
Baltimore. The funeral took place
January Is at Jackson Chspe, In
terment in Laboring Sons bury ing
grounds, Frederick.
The colored American., 1900-02-03
Where is Prof. JacqueSs

A subscriber to The Colored Amerl'
can In st. Louis writes US wishing to
know the whereabouts Of one Prof. w.
G. 0. Jacques, president OF the Co
Ium0ia Negro Art School. Any reader
who happens to know of his present los
cation, will confer q favor by sending
that iniOrmatson to this office.
The colored American., 1900-02-03

Kew. and Mrs. William L Tsy lor of
Richmond, Va, will celebrate their
silver wedding Wedoe.day evening,
FEBRUARY 18Th at Hotel Reformer. !"
s0o N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. Dr..
Taylor 10 president of TIE True Re.
formers Bank, and since bis incum mhencv
hss done hercuiean work in bu,ldine
up the organization, increasing Its
mem bsrship and It's fpancss,
The colored American., 1900-02-03

Mrs. William L Scott, the noted
evangelist and lecturer is at presenf in
Philadelphia where she is wagtng 8
lively campaign in the interest of the
Baptist Missions and of the yr
glnia Union Seminary. She DID
great work while in this city land mspv
Inscriptions are beng received at the
Capital Savings Bank, 500 F street. for
the fitting out Of special rooms and de.
part ments at that great school in R.cb.
mond.
The colored American., 1900-02-03

The special one dollar rate for a sub
iscliptlOn 10 The Coiored Am erican will
last for only fifteen days. After that
Qate the original price of $500 per year
Will be restored. Send in your money
now.
The colored American., 1900-02-03

Col. William l.. Mur1ell of JERSEY
City, N. j.. was in town this week
sh king hands with bis many friends
The colored American., 1900-02-03

The CcIored American for 1900 viii
be thirg of value and of beauty. Our
special offer of fifteen days at one dol
lar per year gives the poorest as well as
the Wisest and most economic al an op'
portunity to get the best Negro journal
published at the very small price of one
dollar pei year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
IN FIGHTING CLOTHES.
The American Federation AS
sembles Cor Business.

Louisville, Dec. 1.-THE delegates to
the American Federation of Labor evil
IDENTIFY wore their fighting clothes this
morning. A motion to omit the roll
call. owing TO the mere sprinkIing of
delegates in the hall at 8 O'Clock. offered
the first opportunity to show their spirit
and received an emphatic negative and
spicy argument marked the session
throughout.
4 rosewood gavel was presented TO
President GOmpers by the Central Labor
union OF Louisville, and the convention
at once took UP the argument of reso-
luti0ns Under suspension Of the rules,
a resolution was presented by the cigar
makers delegation ard innedia Ieiy
adopted by the convention denouncing
the efforts Of the Resistancia 60 keep
members of the cigarmakers' union out
of the cigar factories in Tampa. The
support of the federation Is pledged to
the unions OF Tampa IN their effort to
secure and maintain their rights
4 circular from Tampa Fla which
did net bear a union label provoked a
discussion resulting in the chairman OF
the convention ordering all documents
not bearing the union stamp removed
from the hall
Other resolutions adopted provided for
the demanding of the card Of the Re
tail Clerks international Protective
association when making purchases. for
the organization of unions Of shipping
department workers and all other
freight handlers; for organization Of
bIaeksmiths and the placing Of such
organfza tions in the front rank Of
trade unionism'f; for the organization
Of trunk and baggage workers. and for
the organization of the agriculturists-
A resolution was adopted directing
the secretary of the federation TO in
struct non AFFILIATED locals to affiliate
with chartered local central bodies and
to insist that local unions chartered d.
rect by the American Federation Of
Labor shall affiliate with the chartered
central bodies Of the American Fedora
ton of Labor before afHuating with any
other central body in name or preten-
sions.
Adjournment was taken until 4
s,lea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
CHAFFEES PROTEST.
Says Himself That It Was Vig-
orous in Character.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE war de-
partment has received a report from
General Chaffee of the incident that oc-
CURED at Pekin in connection with his
representations to Field Marshal Won
Waldersee. It appears that General
Chaffee did use some pretty vigorous
language in protesting against the
thieving and lcoting of the foreign
troops What particularly hurt the feel
erenca by General Chaffee to the fact
that this disgraceful and unmiiitary
practice OF 1o0ting was being INDUCED
IN, not by the men who did the fight
ing and opened the way to Pekin. but
Of the Brunt of conflict and hardship
WaIdersee himself did not reach Pekin
until long after the expeditionary force
had occupied the town.
It is recognized here offieiaIly that
General Chaffee had provocati0n for his
delfverance, but regret is felt that he
used this tone in addressing the field
marshal 1t Is significantly pointed out
here that perhaps It was not incumbent
upon General Chaffee TO make any rep
destinations whatever on this subject TO
the field marshal, as there is no longer
any official tie between them When
the United States government changed
the character of its military EepreSeu-
tation in Fekin from an expedItiona1y
force to a mere legation guard, Of course
that guard TO longer came under the
control Of the commander IN chief at
Pekin, but was simply a part Of Min
fster CongersS official household
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
HAS EN- GUESSING.
Hay Won't Say Whether He
Win Go or Stay.

Washington. Dec. ia prominent
official Of the state department today
said.
There IS no foundat ton whatever for
the story that this government has re-
ceived assurance from that of Great
Britain that the canal convention II
ratified by the senate with the pending
amendment. viii be accepted by the
British cabinet. No such promise. sug-
geStion or intinlati0n has ever reached
the state department from any official
source, and the department does not
know what action the British govern
Ilent would take IN the event that the
pending treaty is amended as proposed
Every intimation, however, that has
reached here goes to show that the
adoption of any amendment would be
regretted by the British authorities.
Through misunderstanding or some
other reason the impression was con-
veyed to the public as q result Of the
proceedings in secret session in the SEN
ate yesterday IN connection with the
treaty. that Secretary Hay had stated
that he would resign his Office if the
pending Davis amendment TO the Hay
Pauncefota treaty were adopted The
secretaryis exact attitude in this mat
ter Is purely negative. He simply stated
that he had never threatened the SEN
at or any other authority to resign his
office II certain actions were not taken
respecting the treaty. He did not prom
Use to remain II it were amended he did
not threaten to quit"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
ONE MAN KILLED.
OIathe Freight Wreck More
Serious Than Reported.

One man was killed and three injured
in a freight wreck on the Enporia cutoff
this morning At noon the name Of the
stocknan who lost his life in the colIis-
lon had not yet reached Topeka His
body was burned in the waycar.
In view Of the state OF strike on the
Santa Fe the accident is a serious ar
fair
Two miles west Of Olathe a stock train
was stalled with air brakes stuck An
extra freight in charge Of Conductor T.
NJ Taller, drawn BY engine 500 ran into
IT, Engineer F. Furrnan and Fireman
j. NJ HoIvie, Of engine seq, were injured
The stalled stock train was No. 40. c
Nicholson was conductor
Conductor Nicholson says that when
his train stalled he went back to do the
nagg1ng- He says his train started, he
1T fusee and started for his own train
calling cut to the stocknen when he
saw a collision Inevitable. all succeeded
IN getting out of the Navcar but one
After the crash the wrecked waycar
caught fire and was destroyed, and
a car next 10 the caboOse. OF wheat was
also burned up The track was cleared
IN q few hours
In jumping from the waycar- W. r
Thomas. another st0ckEnan, was badly
Injured about the head
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left with the Kinhall Printing COM
rany. E25 Kansas avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Elliot of Hoyt were north
side visitors today
Finest line of game boards in the city
Prices right. JEFFERS & JAMES
Mrs c. E Jordan has returned from a
visit to St Louis
VIII Eastman went to Meriden today to
visit his parents. who are i'll
Ladies' Street Hats at half price Costley
& Post
T. B. Tfbbs Of swinburn was on the
north side today on business
From 20 per cent. to 80 per cent dis
count on watches. clocks and JewelFy-
HARRY DAVIS. $40 Kansas ave.
W. H. Woodard Of EImont drove to
Carbondale today. where he transacted
Now is your time to select CHRISTMAS
ley & Post
one-third or on Ladies' Trimmed Hats
from now until Christmas Costley &
William Merritt and John Hale Of Den
nison, kan, are visiting north side
friends
day from now until Christmas: watch
these columns Costley K Post
Mr. and Mrs. Pratt and Mrs Tinker
Mrs Harley Browning at her home north
of town.
The Ladies Aid society OF the Second
afternoon at the home of Mrs Charles
Haywood on Topeka avenue
The Woman's Missionary society of the
Second Presbyt erian church will be en-
tertafned Friday afternoon by Mrs ]. NJ
Shellabarger of Quincy street.
Mrs Seymour. who has been visiting
the family of her cousin, Mr. Ed. Harris.
of Madison street. has returned to her
home in Des Moines, Ia
John Haines of 0fenoIxen left today for
a months visit to friends in Ohio This
Is Mr. Haines' first trip home in twenty
i've years and his first trip out of the
state for tWenty-one years.
Mrs VIII F'1uke Of Van Buren, street.
who was injured last week by falling
down the cellar stairs and taken to Stor-
monts hospital for treatment, is improy
ing and Is now able to sit up.
The north side travel class met last
evening at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
d. J. Hathaway on jackson street and
listened to a very interesting talk on
Rome by their teacher. Mrs L H.
CTandelI
Mrs Charles C0nkle and little daugh-
ter. Edith Of Canon City. Col. who are
visiting Mrs Conkless parents, MT and
Mrs Z P Baker. Of I11S Jackson street
will go to Kansas City Wednesday where
they viii be the guests of Mrs. C0nkIe's
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs A. a.
Baker until Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
STIRS Up THE VETERANS.
So-CalIed @Rebsl7 Songs Used by the
Kokomo School Managers.

Kokornos Ind Dec 11.-C7eneraI Har-
risen post. G. a R.. of this place has
grievance against the city school man
agement for the singing Of rebel songs
during the musical exercises. charging
Maryland" Dixie and other south
ern songs. are sung by the pupils and
teachers in the opening exercises. These
pieces were not sung IN the devotional
exercises. but they are IN the books fir
nished by the state and were sung dur
ing the hours devoted TO music
The incident has created a stir, and
the state beard Of education is blamed
for adopting the @-treasona Bile music
books for use Of the school children OF
the state. There Is a general protest
throughout all sections Of Indiana over
their use in the public schools. The
songs have been discontinued here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
RENOUNCEs HER FAITH.
Daughter Of Lutheran Minister En-
tiers Convent Life,

Terre Haute. Ind. Dec u-Am0ng
five young women who yesterday at ST
AIaryas Of the Woods. the neither home
Of the Sisters Of Providence Of the Unit
ed States. entered the chapel IN white as
brides OF the church, was Miss Louise
Iska. Of Indianapolis. the daughter of a
Lutheran minister in INDIANAPOLIS and
who joined the Catholic church despite
the strenuous opposition Of her parents
and friends q few months ago. She was
a school teacher Of uncommon intellec-
tuaI attachments
There was an impressive scene when
the bishop asked the young women If
any one OF them desired TO withdraw
there being a thought with all present
that Miss Tske. soon 70 be Sister Mary
Frederick. might withdraw. None CT the
members Of her family were present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
DEATH FOLLOWS MUSIC.
Professor Czeke Expires as he Con
cludes a Sonata on a Violin.

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. u.-Professor
Alexander Czeke. a talented violinist
and excellent citizen here, fell dead last
Right just as he was concluding q
sonata ON his violin
The tragedy concluded a pleasant lit
tie recital of congen7aI musical friends
at the residence Of Professor Ellenb1Irg-
Czeka was engaged for many years in
giving concerts IN company with such
artists as Mime. Essipoff, Nine. Trebelh
and Rudolph WfIlmers After long
residence in London he came to America
bout twenty years ago, and gave IN
struetions III music IN St Louis and
Louisville He retired from professional
life and located IN Montgomery ten
years ago He left no family
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
EX-sLAYEs PENSION FRAUD
Another Big Petition Said to be on Its
Way 20 the President

New Orleans. La. Dec 11-Another
largely signed petition IS on the way
from Mississippi to President Mckinley
in favor Of an act Of congress providing
for pensions for former slaves
The ex-slave pension craze is stronger
among the negroes Of Mississippi than
those Of any other southern state. and
it il estimated that 70. COO OF them have
been muIcted Of their hard-earned
money by the willy negroes who are
promoting the movement No less than
q dozen agents Of the ex-sfave pension
operators have been sent to the federal
panitentfary from Mississippi during the
last year for impeFsonating federal
officer and getting money from the me-
groes for the ex-sIave pension act. But
this seems to have had no effect upon
the fraud