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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
FOOTRACER FLEES.
One of the Fake Webb City Outfit
Jumps His Bond.

s Fort Scott, Kas., Sept. led. Ellis.
one of the BuckfOot colts who helped to
clean up a half million dollars by fake
footracing in Webb City, and who is
supposed to appear before the next term
of the Federal court in this city to an
swer to the charge of sw1ndl1ng REPRE-
sentative Jonathan Davis out of cool
five thousand, may never show up at
all for trial, he having jumped his bond
in Webb City, as the following from
one of the Joplin papers will show:
Floyd Prutzman, owner of brick bus1-
ness blocks in Joplin and Webb City,
is held responsible for $4,000 as security
for Ed. Ellis, one of the Buckfoot gang.
whose bond was declared forfeited by
Judge Dabbs in CT cult court The case
against Ellis was of a criminal nature.
He was charged with grand larceny and
when his case was called his attorneys,
MesSrs. Flanagan, TadlOok and Booth.
stepped forward and asked for change
of venue. The court asked for the ap-
pearanee of the defendant. Ellis did
not show up at the appointed time and
the court declared the old bond for
feited, the clerk being directed to SO no.
tify the surety, Floyd Pullman of
Webb City. 1t is claimed that the
amount of the bond will be paid by the
Buckfoot crowd The state was repre-
scented by Prosecuting Attorney Creller
and Attorneys Curry and Spencer:
The complete facts in the civil suit
against the Joplin Savings bank, in
which Judge Dabbs rendered a decision,
are as follows:
The suit was brought by H. w. Currey
for John Carlson of Spring Valley, III
Carlson came to Joplin in company with
Roger Williams, member of the Buck
foot gang Carlson deposited in the Jop-
lin Savings bank 5000. taking certificates
of deposit, which, according to law, are
not negotiable. These certificates were
taken to Webb City by Carlson, who was
induced to deliver them to a member of
the Buckfoot gang a bet on fake
prize fight. Carlson was assured by VII
iamS that he was sure to win. When the
fight was pulled off Carlson's man lost
The testimony in the case shows that 1t
was arranged in the beginning among the
gang that the fight was to be a fake and
that Carlson was to lose. The court held
that as the gang obtained these certificates
of deposit fradulently and without 1nten-
ton of returning them to Carlson and with
the intention Of keeping them. and con-
verting them to their own use, the same
amounted to grand larceny: that the pos
session Of the certificates obtained by VII
liams and Carlson was in violation of the
criminal law and puts Williams in a POSI-
ton as a man with stolen property and
the bank had no right to pay, as the rule
is universal that stolen property can be
recovered by the owner in whosoever's pos
session found, except in case of money or
negotiable paper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
SPENDING 81, 900 A DAY.
Man Alleged to Be Unlawfully De.
tanned in q Chicago Saloon.

Chicago, Sept. Friends of William
Craig, who rs said to be relative of
Andrew Carnegie and man of wealth.
who lives in Carnegie, Pa, filed a petit
ton before Judge Tuthill today, in
which the charge was made that Craig
was being unlawfully detained by
Frank Wing in the latter's saloon at
2136 State street.
1t is charged that he has been detain-
ed at the saloon for three days and that
he has squandered $4,000 a day during
that time. His friends fear that he will
dispose of his fortune il he is not prop
erly cared for.
A writ of habeas corpus, commanding
the presence of both Craig and Wing
before the court, was issued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
AGED FIGHTER WINS.
A Negro 100 Years Old Whips Stall.
wart Youngster of 25 Years.

Washington, Sept. flames Hughes,
a negro who is 100 years old, in rough
and-tumble fight today at the Freed
mans hospital with Edward Middleton,
a stalwart 25-year-old negro, whipped
his youthful antagonist in good style.
Both men were patients at the institu-
ton. The trouble was the result of
political discussion.
After a wordy controversy, the young
negro threw a bench at the centenarian
whereupon the old man f1oored his ad-
versary with a blow on the jaw and
pounded him until the young man was
thoroughly subdued. Middleton was ar
rested and locked up. The centenarian,
except for a cut on the head, was ap-
parently none the worse for his exer-
ton. and said he could whip his op-
ponent again without any trouble
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
DUCHESS TO SAIL SEPT. 90.
To Leave Newport Sept for Two
Weeks STAY at Homestead.

Newport. r. l.. Sept. 1.-The duchess
of Marlborough expects to conclude her
Newport visit on Saturday September
when. with Mr.. and Mrs. O. H p
Belmont, she will go to Hampstead for
a fortnight's stay before returning to
Europe. Her plan now is to sail for
home on Saturday, September 20. and
not, as rumors from London have had 1t.
to make a more prolonged stay in this
country.
When the duchess arrived in Newport
Mr. Belmont said that her STAY would be
brief and no change has been made in
her plans. Her entertainment while in
Newport has been on large scale. and
several important functions are yet to
be given in her honor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01

Bible on the weekly installment plan. Mr..
Hodge received letter from prominent
official of the st. Joseph County Savings
bank at South Bend, Ind, informing him
that the appearance of such matter In
newspaper was illegal and he threatened
to start a lawsuit.
Editor Hodge, who came to Chicago to-
day, said he proposed to continue printing
a chapter of the Bible each week in his
paper despite this threat.
1T is to. chapters of Genesis and Deu-
teronomy that the bank official objects, =
said Mr. Hodge. He wrote me a letter.
saying there were spots and places in the
Bible that were not fit to be put before the
public for perusal. For my part, con-
slider anything that is fit to be the basis OF
Christianity and to be taught to the chill
dren in the Sunday schools is good enough
to be submitted to newspaper readers afOnS
with news items of the day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
A Relic of the Past Ages.

New York, Sept. 1.-During the pres
ent week the old town of Preston. in
Lancashire, celebrates its Guild Mer-
chant, which is unique survival of the
middle ages, says Tribune dispatch
from London Since 1928 there have
been Guild celebrations in Preston, and
since 1912 they have been held at regu-
lar intervals of 20 wears. The guild
merchant has obviously to do with adj
mission to the freedom of the town,
"Guild'' being merely corruption
spelling of .gild," which means mon
ey payment. A, feature Of the guild
this year is a collection of pictures
which Earl Derby has got together by
personal appeal. Lord Derby is mayor
of Preston, and his ancestors have been
guild burgesses since 1912.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01

to founding the Brotherhood of Christian
Unity, originated the Don't Worry club
and the Golden Rule brotherhood. He
was for many years editor of various
musical periodicals. published in this city.
His best known work was the recording
Of many religious melodies of southern
negroes of which Swing Low, Sweet
Chariot" and Turn Back, Pharaoh's
Army are types With company OF
jubilee singers he toured Europe a num-
Der of years ago and raised several hum
bred thousands Of dollars for Fisk univer-
sity of Nashville. Tenn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
His Farewell Sermon.

Chicago, Sept. Rev. Frank Crane,
DID,, who came to Chicago a few years
ago to fill the pulpit of Trinity M. E.
church, who was later assigned by the
Rock River conference to the Hyde
Park M. E. church. and who a year ago
succeeded Rev. H. w. Thomas, DID,, at
the Peoples church, an Independent lib
eral organization, has preached his
farewell sermon in the pulpit of the
First M. E. church. DR.. Crane has ac-
cepted the pastorate of the leading Con-
gregational church at Worcester, Mass,
which position he will assume next
week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
Want a Special Session.

New York, Sept. 1.-At the weekly meet
ing of the Central Federated Union. ten
additional members were placed on the
committee appointed to collect funds for
the striking coal miners. They were in
structed to make arrangements for an
open air mass meeting for the purpose of
urging President Roosevelt to call a spec
ial session of congress to end the strike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
"IMPROPER LITERATURE. >,
Editor Who Is Printing Bible Threat
ened With Prosecution.

Chicago. Sept. 1.-Carleton F. Hodge, ed
itor Of the Assumption, ILL.,, Independent
is threatened with prosecution for publish
ing improper literature because he has un-
dertaken to print the Bible in hts news
paper.
When he reached one of the last chap
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
Still Keeps II IN.

time ago I got trial bottle of DeWftts
Little Early Risers.. says Justice-of-the
Peace Adam Shook, says Justice-of-tne-
II took them and they did me so much
good 1 have used them ever since" Safe
reliable and gentle DeWftts Little Early
Risers neither grippe nor distress but slim
ulate the liver and promote regular and
easy action of the bowels
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
Polish Singers Convene.

Chicago, Sept. From all over the
United States Poles have gathered in Chi
cago for the thirteenth convention of the
Polish Singers Alliance of America, which
opened its session last night with a con-
cert before 1000 persons. Plans will be
made during the next four days to unite
firmly all the different Polish singing So
cieties throughout this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01

MRS. WiNSLOw's sOOrH.NG sYkEP
has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHfN0, VIII
PERFECT SUCCESS II eOOTHE0 ~
all PAIN. CURES WIND COIIC ~ Il
the best remedy Tor pFARRHOEA 6oid
BE sure to ask for Mrs. window srntS
ing Syrup and take NO other kful TWSS
ey.Avo ea1fs Z boff1A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
Dropped Dead at Avalon.

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island. Sept.
w n. Palmer, cashier of the First
National bank of Houston. Texas, who,
with his wife and family, have been
touring California and was the euest
at the Hotel Metropole here. suddenly
dropped dead Saturday night. supposed
1y Of heart disease
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18

husbands and have been whipped. It
was reported TO the society that Mark
Cadwell's wife was badly in need Of d
wash pot. He was ordered 10 show
cause why he had not provided his bet
ter half with this most necessary uten-
sil. He failed 10 buy pot before the
trial came of or 10 show when tried
that his wife could manage without
one, and still not be put 10 any great
amount Of Inconvenience. Conviction
therefore. resulted and Mark was
whipped. The fact that he Is a brother
Of the secretary Of the society did not
save his hide.
In riding past the home Of Early
Burch il was seen by one Of the mem
bers Of the society that his front
gate had fallen down From all ap-
pearances he had made no effort to
put il up. although TO swing it again
would require but little work and but
a small outlay Of money for hinges.
On the trial of Early the facts were
brought out that the gate had been
down some weeks and that his wife had
made repeated efforts TO get her hus-
band 10 take more pride in Tie care
of his home. Conviction followed and
Early Will remember a long time the
corporal punishment he received al
the hands Of the other members Of tbe
society.
The next meeting Of the society will
be held al an early date and II Is said
that al thar time several members viii
be tried If previously they do not cor
rect the things complained Of. One
Of the members. Lewis Burch bv name.
has been summoned TO show cause
why he has not provided a tackle for
his well so thar his wife can draw wa
ter with more ease than al present.
1t Is said that the society Is doing a
world of good in the ue;ghborhOod
where 1t has Headquarters. Tits max
ing better citizens OF the blacks who
are members.
Even those who have not ioired
have caught the spirit Of the +biro
and are trying 10 live the lives Of mere
useful citizens and 10 take better care
of their homes and their families
The white people living near New
Providence church in no way interfere
with the workings Of the society.
They are well-wishers in the object Of
the society and hope that its results
VIII be far-reaching. They are watch
ing with much interest the results
but are offering no suggestions. pre-
ferring that the negroes work ont
their own salvation in this UNIQUE wav
II that is their purpose and intention
The existence Of this strange society.
says the Chicago Chronicle. is youcbed
for by James Roach and other reDut-
able white men living near New Proyi-
dence church.
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18

This IS an age Of surprises and
don't you forget it.
Be what you are no'hing more
will be expected d Of you
False faces are dangerous masks
and often lead 10 destruction.
Cheatham will be heard from
shortly and in surprising man
Her.
Booker Washington loves motor =
ETY..
President Roosevelt in his ef-
forts to make him a leader Will not
succeed.
The negroes will select their own
leader.
Read The Bee if you want a true
Colored American aud a correct
Record Of events.
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18
LASH FOR INCIDENCE
Georgia Negroes Form Unique and
Determined Society.
To Whip Those of Their Own Race
Who Fail to Provide for Their
FamiIies-Huch Good Al
ready Accomplished.

Negroes living IN the neigh borhoOd
Of New Providence church, lea miles
| from Dublin, ia, have GiStiIg guls-- 81
themselves by forming d society which
/ for originality probably has TO equal
IL the whole country. The society Il,
Of course, composed entirely Of ne
groes and has for its object the better
I ment Of the race, the incubation OF
right principle and right living Il the
negroes, especially those who are mem
bers Of the society. and the making Of
better citizens Of those who live II the
neigh bOrhoOd Of the headquarters Of
the society.
The plan Of the society is 10 inquire
into the mode OF living Of its members
and 10 correct. If possible. any defects
found in the character Of those who
belong 10 the society. To that enc any
erring brother who fails 10 right any
wrong he has been guilty Of Is. OF con
vietiOn, soundly thrashed il the pres
ence Of the other members Of the So
ciety.
As soon as charges are preferred
against a member he is at once uOti-
fed. If he corrects the evil complained
Of by the next regular meeting all well
and good. If he fails OF refuses TO cor
rect his faults as seen by members Of
the society, If not of all men, he is
tried by cOurt-martial. 4 court is
formed, evidence is taken and his guilt
or innocence established. The one IN
der charge Is allowed 10 procure cOun-
sci from among the members and is
given every opportunity TO prove his
innocence. II proven guilty the pun
ishment Ia always q whipping, which
the erring one submits 10 with the
best possible grace.
Since the formation Of the society
few weeks ago three Of the members
have been guilty of failing 10 prove
themselves good citizens and proyident
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18

tempted to land it she was u-z -
do so.
When the monster found --z- 10
was caught he began 10 lurc= he
iDe swished back and forth ---g5
the water and Mrs. FoLey's --z--s
were burned in deep ridges.
There were but a few more rs-5s
Of the line left on the reel a-E W-.
Foley. realizing that she wo-.- rs.
line. fish and all If she did uor E.z.--.
thing. jumped ove~b. ard SE-ss,
expert swimmer. an huowi-r--z-
friends in the boat would keep e,-5s
10 her. she felt TO tear.
The fish continued % lure= -l---g5
the water. but was slowly -.-.--. ana
Mrs. Foley was gradually w.-..--h:n
70 the shallow water Of Charles Is.
land. Finally she was a--- q. each
the bottom with her fee a-5 hen
the fact that the fish was e s-a-E De-
came apparent.
The occupants Of the bga--.v=t I'D
close, and after considera d-- punching
and beating with the oars u--z-=--5
kill the shark. The catch ws- -zs=a
aboard the boat and the wo--- III
umphantly TOwed back % Walnut
Beach. three miles awaF.
Mrs. Foley says she euioye5 he ~
citing experience greatly. 1-- sic
would not care 10 tackle a much .s---r
Shark for fear Of being pulled 10. 20
sea
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18

coo miles last year-more than half Of
the distance by stage coach.
Ny work is simply the extension Of
the work already done in the govern
ment schools and shops" she said, IN
speaking Of her experiences among the
Indians. 1T requires the utmost per-
suasiye power and plenty of deyising
and original thinking 10 Go the worS
laid out for me. The fact that I have
accomplished something in the west is
apparent IN comparing the life Of In
dians who i've within a nights ride Of
Chicago with that Of some who live in
Oregon. The former are in as barbar-
Gus a condition as they were when
America was discovered Much Of nv
work is far from being technical edu-
cation. The girls must be Taught the
rudiments Of hone-making and the
boys the trades. so that they can take
their places N civilization. When I
find a school eXce.iing carry its work
around 10 show some other school anu
in that way inspire 10 good work.
Miss Reels success IS a strong argu-
meut in favor Of her sex occupying the
high places in the ranks of education.
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18
MISS ESTELLE REEL.
ReAppOinted superintendent of In
dian Schools of the Country by
President Roosevelt.

The honorable distinction of being
the first woman appointed 10 an Office
by President Roosevelt belongs TO Miss
Estele Reel, of Wyoming, who has
been named as superintendent of In
dian schools. Miss Reel is now the na-
tiOnal superintendent Of Indian schools
for the United States and travels con-
ktantly over the length and breadth Of
the land visiting schools and organiz-
ing and establishing innovations in the
line of manual training on the various
reservations. Miss Reel is young and
enthusiastic and has force enough for
several women, but no more than she
needs in her work of inspiring the
red men 10 better living and greater
degree Of industry. She travelled 24,-
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18

keeness Of his intellect. The -E..7-
ment and the unusually hearty ....---
followed by the abSrru-e discussion Id
which he had been engaged. ha. -..-l
him a headache: so. approaching IL
electric light post. he ur---.. us
throbbing brow against rhe r... --
Thus he stood fora few minute ..--r
feeling q little chilly, be ourr"... -.7
Overc6at preparatory 10 proeee.-l-
his way home. but. 10 his horror. ".-A
he attempted To leave the post E- ..-
himself unable 10 move. \ BRAN ~-.-
as the professors works quickly. anu
the reason for his detention soon
seemed clear. Evidently The current
which fed the lamp above had become
diverted from its course and Wa pass
ing through his body. binding him 20
the post in the process. Death. ---sE
" and horrible. stared him iD -E- ta.'-
Gradually his backbone would a-.. ne
dissolved 10 a Jelly. and whilrrtra"---
process was g0.n- on be- must ~.---
there as helpless as 4 butterfly
to a cork. This attracted the ar'--i-.- D
Of a policeman. who hurried NJ. ---
ther. shaking with laughter --.--.-
to the professors explanation. "-.-
he had finished the policema. --..
fastened the professors overco.
the post. round which be ha>
vertently buttoned IT."
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18
Big Hedge Of sweet Peas.

Big Hedge OF >"eta I "a" =
In ROckland, Ne, there ls -z
sweet peas that measures loo .e7-'
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18
BUTTONED TO LAMP POST.
Plight Of "A Professor Who Had In
duiEed Too Freely in Gay Birth
day Festivities.

THE members Of a certain learned
society" says the PittSbu-- Eu.--.L-
had been iHdulgiug in birr day festive
ities. and when dinner and yL- -rls--
quent enjoyments were over Prof.
Jones started of TO trudgr the half
mile or so 10 his home. The professor
Is a very clever man. and noted tgr tie
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18
WOMAN BEATS SHARK
5E mped Overheard 10 Saw H.
and Towed the Monster n
shallow Water.

Mrs. Mary Foley, al Walnut Ra.,
Conn, Is the champion fshers ---s-- :,
TIE colony oI sumner Residents. -,
captured q fve-foot shark. sa- .- -. -
hFer an hour 10 accomplish The -
and she was obliged 10 jump 5-. :;
her boat 10 save her tackle.
Mrs Foley and q party " r--..
frenls went out 10 catch b-.-ss- -
Charles island. Soon afrer ar.---.,
their lines overheard Mrs. Fl.-- -
e tug. She thought she had 80. ~.
3 large bluefzh, but when ,-- -.
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18
ADVANTAGE
OF
BAILEYS
Improved Truss.

ton with perfect safety.
All uncomfortable and injurious steel
spring pressure is avoided.
The pad is held in place bv woven
bands, which retain an equal pres
sure IT all positions Of the BODY.
It can be worn in bed, a great desid-
eratum to the young as tending to a
perfect cure.
1t IS the only suitable truss for cblI.
dren ard females.
he proper amount of pressure can be
wrought 10 bear and maintained in
Ny position without pinchirg or
h, IN to the wearer.
II vi sure hernia If placed on the ma
ITEM efficiently early.
Excepting umbilical, il is the best
truss ever offered for all kinds OF
hernia. v
1t IS so perfect and comfortable in its
adjustment that the patient in q
snort time forgets he is wearing if
tSee the certificate of Mr.. DaniCI
JOhnSon.)
Sent postage paid to any address on
receipt of price; s. for single and &
for double truss -
In ordering, give location of berni,
right or left sid d measurere,t
Satisfaction give" money refn1JaJ
when the truss is returned in good
order Address:
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18
IA. 10 Pay His own Bills

A few days ago Senator Clark, the
Montana multi-milliOBaire, went into
a Butte barber shop for a haircut and
a shave. When he asked the price at
the end of the service the barber re-
piled: Your son, Charley usually gives
me FIVE dollars" The senator quietly
asked the regular fee, and when told
il was so cents, handed out half-dOl-
lar and went his way, with the re-
mark TO the barber: My son Charley
kSs q rich father, and I have nOt!"
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18
Increase in Population.

Such has been the increase in pOpu-
latiol in civilized countries that the
space occupied by one person a CEN
tury ago must now contain three.
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18
The Simmer Girl.

Though Paris furnishes her gowns
Ard all her hats may plan.
Our Yankee coasts ard mountains row
Provide her coat of tan.
The Washington bee., 1902-10-18
Now Noon Comes at 12 "

Since the fall of the Campanile in
venice, the gun that used to announce
noon and sunset IS silent.