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The colored American., 1901-10-19
AN UNTIRING WORKER.

Miss E T q. Merritt has undoubted-
ly won for herself an envIabIe record as
an educator in our midst We sll know
and value Miss Merritt for the excellent
work rendered in the Public Schools of
Washington, But not only is Miss
Merritt's worth recognized here but her
fame has gone abroad. and invitatic rs
are frequent to come over in Macedonia
and help rs. Miss Merritt mas been IN.
animously elected by the teachers of
Prince George County to conduct an in
stitute for them on the 18th instant, at
Marlboro, Md. They declare her a
teacher of high worth.
During the month Of August last :,
she conducted algebra and language IN
the institute at AbbevilIe, 8 c., and
completely captivated the people of IL q
county, White and c0Iored pronounc-
ed her an extraordinary teacher and
claimed they felt like doffing their hats
in Difference to her power.
Teachers from three counties, Able
vile, Greenwood and AndeTs On, at end
ed the institute, all of whom were pro-
fuse IN praise OF the good work done
among them. They hope Mss Merritt
will return to them again in the near
future
The colored American., 1901-10-19

prominent worker in church and
minor organizations, and is president
of the Negro Business and Industrial
Association, which is doing wonders
for his race, such as securing posi-
tions as clerks in the leading grocer
les. shoe, dry goods and millinery
stores. He was also a delegate to the
National Business League, which met
in Chicago, H., Aug. u, % and .,
1901. His word is a bond among both
white and colored people. He is at
present organizing a cooperative gro
Gerry store, which will open November
/ 1901. Much credit is due his Iowa
ble wife in his success. He has dill
The colored American., 1901-10-19

gently worked his way in the hearts
of many prominent people, both white
and cOlOred whom he succeeded in
making lifelong friends. No one has
figured more prominently in the af-
fairs of organizations than Mr.. Stew
ard. He takes great interest in the
affairs of his race, and his success is
largely the result of so healthy a
condition of affairs existing in all Of
his undertakings that are designed to
uplift, and it is hoped that the present
enthusiasm which is now in its in
fancy will grow strong and be a credit
to him who has given the work, with
out time or cost, so much attention.
The colored American., 1901-10-19

can angel robed in spotless white,
Bent down and kissed the sleeping
night;
Night woke to blush; the spirit was
gone;
Men saw the blush and called it
Dawn"
DUNBAR.
The colored American., 1901-10-19


More cOlOred business enterprises
Three Negro Justices of the Peace.
promotion for DIR. James G. Clay
A testimonial to Prof. John T. Lay
ton.
a reduction in our output of colored
churches.
More colored business enterprises
established
More money appropriated for our
night schools.
An exodus of our surplus of profes-
SiOnal negroes.
More religion in everyday life and
less on Sundays.
Twenty thousand subscribers to The
COlOred American.
More gallantry shown by men of
both races III street cars.
Promotions accorded efficient cOlOred
clerks in Census Office.
Our night schools operated nine
months during the year.
Old "fOgieS'' of both races to "gO
away back and sit down"
Organized labor to admit cOlOred
mechanics to membership.
4 cOlOred fire-engine company un-
der our District government
Less selling OUT of clients by some
of our Police Court lawyers.
An increase in the death-rate of
''rubber-neckS' and gOssips
just trea tment accorded the cOlOred
ra"e by our theatre managers.
More white business men to adyer-
tise i'll our colored newspapers.
The Serried columns Of our army of
old maids and bachelors broken
James 3. Parker safely enscOnced in
a lifetime Government position.
Race fealty to cOlOred newspapers,
backed up by cash subscriptions
An automobile for the 27O-pOund dis
placement of Dr.. Geo. w Lee.
One thousand Negroes to purchase
stock in our local street railways.
The Capital Shoe Store to receive
the solid support of all our citizens.
1.-TWO by four race leaders to rest
their jaws and keep their hands busy
The return of Dorsey FOultz under
Our cOlored chOristers to get to-
gether and smoke the pipe of peace"
the surveillance of Detective Henry
Lacey.
Freedmen's Hospital forever placed
beyond the grasp Of designing politi-
clans.
An address by Hon. Edmund H.
Deas ON the Cold Democrats Of South
Carolina
Six new colored public schools TO
accommodate the great surplus of col
ored pupils.
4 chief clerkship for r. W. Thomp-
son, the efficient head of Second Bap-
tist Lyceum.
Discrimination between the respect
able and disrespectabIe elements Of
both races.
Comfortable places in official life
accorded Gov. p. B. S. Pinchback and
Hon. Geo H White.
The True RefOrmers' Grocery pat
rontzed by gOodly number of our
colored citizens.
Real estate men to improve houses
set apart for cOlored people who pay
their rents promptly.
Capable cOlOred men and wZOmeI
given positions of trust and PdOnor il
our departmental stores.
Proper appreciation bW' white mer
chants of the trade a96d patronage o.
our 10000 cOlOred citizens.
More space devoted to the virtues o.
the race by our ,Ssvhite dailies and less
prominence given our vices.
Continuation in public life of suct
men as hudson w. Lyons, Henry Z
-Cheath9am and John Z. Green.
A few colored gripmen and conduct
NOrs in Difference to the immense pat
F0nage Of our col0red citizens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-22
The HenscheI Concert.

The admirable art Of the Henschels
enables them to remain ever young.
ever fresh and ever fair al the old
song has it. They come and CO. cross
the water and return, but always bring
to the large audiences that greet them
here the same exquisite pfrasfng the
same refinement Of style. the same SYM
them famous There are no IFS and
ands and butts IN the listeners mind
when hearkening to the Henchels but a
calm relaxation OF the critical spirit
1Lr. and Mrs Georg Hensehe1 will be at
the Grand opera house Thursday even
fng. January S1st, under the auspices OF
the Ladies Music club.
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AT THEPLAY LAST NIGHT.

Anthony Hopes dramas are popular
IN Topeka and so is Howard Gould.
That is why the Crawford was crowded
the sequel I'D The Prisoner OF Zenda-H
Mr. Gould has been seen i'm Topeka sew
eral times lin THE Prisoner Of Zenda.'
and last night he added fresh laurels to
his former triumphs- He was cast in
the dual role Of the king and Rassendyl.
but there was a very grave suspicion
that ar. Gould lodged the rapid changes
last night by having an understudy in
the part Of the king. This naturally
Hghtens his work and IN this play the
characters are 50 dissimilar that il can
easily be done without detracting from
the play.
AR Gould has excellent support.
There were few harsh spots and il
would be difficult indeed to imagine how
the work could BE- improved
TIC is said that when Anthony Hone
wrote The Prisoner OF Zenda'' he had
no idea that ID would meet with such
remarkable success and that il would
Be dranlatized- After the success Of The
story and play 1t was demanded that a
sequel be written Hope was adverse
10 writing q sequel but finally did So
In the second act OF the play the king
IS killed in fight not seen by the au-
dience. In the last act Rassendvll is
assassinated. With the king and Ras-
Eenuyl dead. Hope can not Be forced
70 write a sequel 70 his sequel and the
story of love valor ard deception in
Ruritana Is ended
In the part uf Rassandyll Mr.. Could
was warmly received by the audience
and after the duel scene in the third
act ne received i've curtain calls
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H c. TOWNSEND. G.P.&TA.. St Louis. 10.
REVOLVER ASSOCIATION
Decide Not to Unite with National
Rife Association.

New York. Jan 22--The United states
Revolver association at the annual
meeting Of the organization considered
and finally rejected the proposition that
it should unite with the National Rifle
associat ton The question was discussed
in every detail and phase. several mem
tages to be gained by the union, but
the majority favored continuing as a
separate association
After the annual reports Of officers,
all showing an encouraging condition OF
the clubs affairs. had been read the
election Of officers for the coming year
was held and resulted in the selection
Of the following.
President. Lieutenant II. IT. Sayre;
vice president, Dr. W. G.. Hudson sec
rotary and treasurer. E E. Partridge OF
Boston, members Of the executive com
mittee. A. l. A. HifnTnel wright ana y
B. Crabtree. with the president, vice
president and secretary.
A number OF changes in the consttu-
ton OF the association were agreed upon
in conformity with a report by com
mittee on revision OF the constitution,
the most important Of which was IN
connection with a resolution Whlcn
stated the purpose of the association to
remove any impression that may have
gone out that the United States Re
voIver association Is simply a New York
club. To that end 1t was decided 10
appoint an additional committee, to act
with the executive committee, which
shall be composed Of from ten to fifteen
members. these TO De CHOSEN IEulIl the
representative revolver shooters OF the
middle west and south. the idea being
TO take the government of revolver
shooting under the association out OF
the hands Of any committee that might
be considered as representative Of the
east only.
1t was decided by resolution that the
association shall be Incorporated and
the members Of the executive commit
tee were authorized to take steps toward
securing a charter for the club. The
committee was instructed to report to
the association some time during the
Eportsrnan's show which will be held IN
Madison Square Garden in March
A communication from the agent OF
the Colt Arms company stating that
rife and revolver competitions viii be
held during the sportsHan's show, in
which trophies viii be offered, one for
the indoor championship Of the United
States with the revolver and the other
for a similar championship with the
pistol The United States Revolver As
s0ciation was requested and agreed TO
conduct both matches. The next meet
ing will be a. the sportsman's show
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-22
DON'T LIKE THEIR MOTTO.
New Kansas Ballots Have Jaekrao
bit ct Head Of PopuL st Ticket


Attached to. each one of the printed
election law bills in the hands Of the
legislators is q sample ballot The bin
is the one introduced in the senate by
Senator Pestana and in the house by
James Lawrence, and is the one that
modified will be adopted, and is sup
posed to prevent fusion.
The ballot Is the ordinary blanket bal
lot IN use in other states. One feature
Of it that, for the sake Of speed in count
ing. and an iuducement to vote
straight ticket Is the circle at the top Of
each column A er0ss-mark in 1t votes
a straight ticket, and, since the Repub-
leans are determined to make elections
more intensely partisan than ever, speed
in counting viii be much appreciated.
The one feature Of this sample ballot
that is not pleasing to all concerned IS
a joke the Republicans put up OF the
printer set I'd on IT. Each party is to
adopt a device to head its ticket, under
the proposed new law For the pur-
pose of illustration unofficial devices
have been placed upon the sample.
There is Plymouth Rock rooster for
the Republicans, a jackrabbif for the
Populists and g. camel for the Pro-
hibitionists- There Is no column placed
in the sample for the Democrats at all
The Prohibs ought to keep the
camel remarked 3 representative. "be-
cause they never go dry, and if they do
they only drink water
None OF the Poptlists feel much cut
up about the rub implied IN the device
awarded to them Ed Weilep says it's
merely an object lesson" He faFofs
the adoption Of the head of Thomas
Jefferson for the Populists' device.
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LEWISTON 81 TAxATToN.


To regulate county tax Ievies. Repre-
sentative J H Stavely, OF Usage, this
morning introduced a bill fixing the
maximum according to property yaIu-
atoms.
For current expenses. it provides, the
levy for any ore year shall not be in ez-
cess Of the following anouuts-
Upon a valuation Of two million dol
lars and under. 10 mills.
Exceeding two million dollars and not
exceeding four million dollars. mills
Exceeding four million dollars and
not exceeding SIX million dollars. mills.
Exceeding six million dollars and rot
exceeding eight million dollars. ; mills
Exceeding eight million dollars a.1E
not exceeding ten million dolIars.4 mills.
Exceeding ten million dollars and not
exceeding u million dollars. 3 mills
Exceeding L million dollars and net
exceeding IS million dollars. "a mills
Exceeding Is million dollars. mills
A pr0viso is however included where
by by direct vote Of the people. an Il
crease in such levIes may be ordered
Representative Stanley's bill in regard
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

p. g. Moore to II. r. Willard. SIS. lots
s44 and s46 kellam avenue, J. w Nor
ris' addition
r Fensky and wife to Karl schramm,
$500. lots -, AZ and 40 Locust street,
Fensizy's second addition
G. E CARRIER and wife to J. p Thorp.
SO. lots 643 and 645 Antioch avenue,
Deer Park addition
Eugene Van SpeybrOeck to Gustave
Van Speybroeck. 81 200, part Of north
west quarter IS. Il. is.
5 A. Scott and wife to A N. Coberly
81. 800 lots Is. 16 and ~ Washington ave-
nue.. Anderson's subdivision.
IT. w. Worden and wife to r. 3. Good
ing $500 lots 202. 294. 206 and 20S Heale
street West End addition
lydia c. Delong to Frederick Johns.
$3.50. lot 500 and north half SOS Polk
street. Goald's addition.
Bradford Miller and wife to Jos Long
lot 156 Ash street. B. 1liller's addition
<. v Ebert to Hattie N Drake 81 00g
lots 40 and 451 Fillmore street, Kings
addition
Howard Hazlett TO Emily E. Higgins.
81. lots $50. ~ 2s4 2s6 and 23S Byron
avenue, Oak1ey's addition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-22
WICKED CHICAGO.
Lawyer Dineen Says It is Worse Than
New York or London.

Chicago. Jan. 22.-~Chfcago leads ali
other cities Of the world in crime said
States Attorney Dineen. addressing the
Chicago Congregational club at the
Palmer house last evening. Then the
speaker quoted statistics to show that
arrests and criminal prosecutions here
were greater in number propoFiOnats
to population than in London Or New
York
He charged that Ieniency. in prosecu-
ton is largely responsible for this state
Of AFFAIRS. Many confirmed criminals.
he said. escape punishment tire and
again in police courts through political
influence, and so grow to feel a contempt
for the agencies OF the law About one
third Of the prisoners held to the grand
jury are discharged he said
He held education beginning with the
cradle to be the only remedy TO- criminal
tendencies
william Kent, another speaker, cised
many instances Of the evil effect Of po-
Iitical influence in police work Owing
chiefly TO political conditions the police
and criminals were, he said. often on
the closest OF terms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-22

Fort sill Since then his nearest rela
tive. Mrs J. Z May of North Topeka.
has heard nothing directly from him
1t was rumCrsd. however. that OF late
hotel at Cl1ickasha. IL r. 1t is supposed
that n had started to return to Topeka
ard either fell from or was run down
by a train and killed Willis Is we'll
known in North Topeka having spent
the last Il OF Is years OF his life there.
His sister, Mrs J. r. May. lives on Fair
child street and brother lives near
Willard He was q day laborer aud
worked Tor q number Of gardeners and
nurseyTuen on the North side
The brother at Willard has been r.
formed and has probably gone to Enid
TO take charge of the remains. Willis
was = years Of age and single.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-22
snap SHOTS AT HONE NEWS

Only two cases Of smallpox exist in the
city.
TB Sweet was in kansas city yes
terday-
Poor Commissioner Hale Is helping zOs
T. G. Lindsey was in Kansas City
yesterday.
The city council meeting last night
was short and uneventfu1
The pavement now extends to within
two blocks Of Washburn college
Lewis Morrison's Faust IS the at
traction at the Crawford tonight
The addition to the postof1ce is ex-
pected TO be completed February 1.
An amateur theatrical performance
and q dance win be given at Arion hall
Thursday night
Mr.. q. T.. Grattan win address the
Young Peoples federation this evening
at the Lutheran church.
There Is some talk favorable to havz
ing Marshall's band give Sunday con-
certs at the Auditorium.
E. r Simon. young attorney ad-
rnitted TO the bar a year ago, has taken
a position with Attorney General God
ard
An attempt was made Saturday night
to burn the home Of Robert Steele in
SteeIess addition The fire was put out
with small loss.
The Young Peoples Good Citizenship
Federation will hold its senaI-annuaI
election Of officers tonight at the Eng
hsh Lutheran church.
Rev. Mr.. Gerry. chaplain Of the Uni
versity OF the South. viii lecture this
evening at Grace cathedral at 1880. No
charge for admission
W G. Swanson. a lumber dealer OF
Dwight. kas-, underwent q successful
operation for tumor Of the eye The
operation was performed by DR.. MInney.
The Rev DR.. Gerry, chaplain Of the
University OF the South will lecture
this evening in Grace Cathedral at 1880
o'clock. There viii be no admission
fee.
Rev ID. M. Fisk win give the third
of his series Of lantern lectures at wash
burn Wednesday evening. His subject
will be THE Rome Of Caliguias CIaudius
and Nero"
The principal address on the occasion
Of the celebration Of MarshaII's day by
the law school and school Of arts at
Kansas university will be made by J.
G. Sloneeker, Of this city
Work viii soon begin on the addition
TO Christ hospital, part Of the money for
which is being furnished by Rev. Chas.
II. Sheldon. The building viii be when
completed used for special cases.
a dog poisoner is creating some fear
for the safety OF horses. barns and dogs
in the neighborhood Of Fifteenth and
Buchanan streets. Last night four val
liable dogs we're poisoned in this neigh
bornood-
The sale Of seats for the Andrews
opera company opens at the Crawford
box oet7ce tomorrow morning The
company gives two performances Sat
urday. The .'Mikado'' at the matinee.
and Carmen at night.
A dog near the court house yesterday
afternoon got a bone in his throat and
because he was choking a mad dog
scare was started. Officer McElrOy and
Deputy Sheriff Lawson chased the dog
several blocks shooting at him. He
was finally killed.
The Primary Sunday School Teachers
union viii meet at Central church at
z 80 o'clock Friday evening, January 25.
Mrs Cleveland viii lead in the devo-
tionaI exercises; Miss Lulu Mckee viii
conduct the lessons. Mrs. Anna Q. over
holt viii present a new motion song.
and Mrs. Mary E. Nelson will instruct
the primary teachers in picture work
All primary Sunday school workers in
vited.
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an Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects Of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co, illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid 1axa-
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incidentally laxative and presenting
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dispe1ling coldsy headaches and fevers
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liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make It the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing 6gs
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taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
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other aromatic plants, by \ method
known to the CALIFoRETA Fxe SYRUP
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-22

NOTICE OF THE MEETING OF TfIE
STOCK HOLDERS or T4E CITY
REAL ESTATE TRUST CON-
PANI OF COLORADO.
To the Stockholders Of the City Real Es-
tate Trust Co..
You are hersby notified that on the Sec
ond day Of February 1901, meeting "a
the stockholders Of the City Real Estate
trust Co, for the purpose cf eiecttnE l
board Of directors for said company fnr
the ensuing year will b. held at the or
Of Pueblo, Colorado. at 10 o'clock a. NJ
The Gate Of the regular annual rueetiuE
OF the stockholders. January 1. 1901 Woa
passed without any meeting being hcla
ana the meeting to be held on February q
lsll, as Aforesaid. Is n special meeting
called BY the board Of directors as pro-
yided BY the laws Of the state OF Colorado
FOR the purpose q electing a board af
directors A. H. BATES. President
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-22

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is the
mothers fav0rite. It Is. pleasant and safe
for children to take mad always cures. It
IS Intended especially for coughs colds
Group and whOOping cough. and is the best
medicine made for these di@eases- There
IS not the least danger In giving 1t to
children, for It contains No opium nor
other injurious drug and may be given
as confidently to a babe as to an adult
For sale BY all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-22

Every year a large number OF poor suf-
1ererS whose lungs are sore and rackxed
WIZ e0aetas are urged 70 go TO another
cuInale Eur this is costly and not always
sure Don't be an exile when Dr. KINGS
80" discovery for Consu nptfOn viii cure
Sou at home It's the most fnfallfbie med
lclne Tor Coughs. Colds and all Throat
ana lung diseases on earth. The iFSt
dose brings relief Astounding cures re-
SUIT rom persistent use Trial bottles
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Kansas avenue Price 50 cents and 81
Every bottle guaranteed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-22

TO cash payment of Rad tax provides
that said taxes be paid to county treas
urers to be by them turned over to
township treasurers and used by town
ship boards for building and repairing
reads and bridges This is the second
measure Of the kind preparing to do
away with the custom Of working OUT
road taxes that has baen introduced in
the house. The betterment OF reads. 1t
is believed. would result
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WILLIS WE'LL KNOWN.
Topeka Man Who Lost His Life at
Enid Lived Here Is Years.

Isaac willis. OF North Topeka seems
beyond all doubt to be the man who
Was reported as having been killed hv
z train Monday morning near North
Erid- Ok There has been no identifra-
tlon ot the body but the description and
clrcurnstances have convineed his raga-
ttNes here in Toueka thar rfrs r,r7r1-t.,
nate man Is H..
Mr. Willis left Ton=J<a about 4r-,
months ago with p9Iman-s 7.efrr,.,.1
gang which was 70 work On r6r -