State Ledger

Speak the dictates cf your conscience is no violation of law. "Nearer My God To Thee" will call a new song hence forth. Many are the curious few want to look after their own affairs Young man if you receive only small safety, give it to your family. It is fitting that we all should rich, but it is uncertain whether shall or not. President McKinley was conscious to the last and died like a hero, a martyr and a great man. As misery likes company, it could be well to say that Christ served among the poor when he is on earth. There are times when people would lay aside their jealousies and work in harmony for the betment of all the people. President McKinley lived and died a Christian. We will have McKinley's in future. The jointists are living in hope spite the fact that mayor Hugh is still holding down first base. Atchison would do well to give other corn carnival as they can almost any old thing over there now. There are times when forbearance ceases to be a virtue. Hence at time is near at hand when we going after some of those ends who claim to love us so. The young American girl who lashed the King of Spain's camel evidently was from Missouri. Kansas woman would give the faithful Spainard that much nausea. When the time comes there be some squabbling among hungry politicians in somuch those whose clothing has been too small for them since have held a job will be released to the barn yard fromence many of them came, Hon. D. W. Blaine, the agriculture king of Partt county is highly considered to enter the seat congressman at large man. He was a candidate in from the big seventh Dist. political complications were his way and he succumbed to entreaties of his friends It daily expected to note his announcement. We believe in a fair deal, good try for all the people and no social class legislation for none in these are put in force then met out we won't have to go to land to sleep in a decent hoon which to place our feet un the kitchen table, but the din- room will be the reception of hitoned colored people. While Mr Roosevelt is the longest president in our country is not least expected but what will show that statwart nerve presence of mind and foretought to do everything in the power of this Government to give colored people a show for air lives when they are arraign before the lynchers and the common law. We gave the great racer, Chesl. Long a little introductory since last issue and also a littleuch up this week. Now just as ```markdown ``` The State Ledger. DO RIGHT--KNOW THAT YOU ARE RIGHT; FEAR NOMAN; BUT RENDER JUSTICE TO ALL sure as there is a Heaven we are going after him later on and we will be harged if we will leave any flesh on him, it will be a skinning much deserved on his part, he knows he never made a Negro a spittoon cleaner at Washington in all his great career: and more over there are others thou God seeth, Chief Stahl will go down in History as one man who tried to suppress the liquor traffic in Topeka and thus far he has failed also will Judge Disney of Oakland The assassin of President McKinley has been convicted of murder in the first degree and has been sentenced to Capitol punishment which fate is right. Be as it may the fraternal brother often forgets how to act by the man enlisted in the same business he is. We will give you a few surprises in a few days regarding the farmers and good people of Pratt county what they are doing these days of scarity of corn and wheat Criticism is all right in its place but when a man behind a newspaper undertakes to over ride and criticise a dignitary or any competent gentleman very often the dog returneth to his vomit cast thy bread we may say of revenge on the waters and you may see it many days hence. There are some jealous whit: people in this city who don't like us but we suppose its all because we don't run a joint and call them "lords," There are a number of able and representative colored farmers who are doing well in Pratt county rasing plenty of wheat and other cereals it many of our shawnee county populace who delight to farm would go there and procure some of those cheap lands we would perdict for them much success. The work of cranks have resulted in shooting two Presidents in the U. S. fatal, also the the attempt on the life of President McKinley, two in France, one killed in Kingston Jamaica and a king killed in Italy. It is time to call a halt and destroy the nest of these cranks else in after years when no one is thinking the same acts will follow. None but the right kind of people can stay in business in this city. The devils have refused to pay for the paper and did us all the harm they could but good people stick to us. In regard to the contest now going on by the different churches and given out by Mr, E S, Lee we shall say that the $100 should go to the minister himself. It is the will of the people to give that prize to the minister who holds the highest number of tickers beyond 2000 to the most popular colored minister in Topeka and this is only right and no more, With such man as Richter for Governor Chas F. Scott for congressman at large, Chas Curtis for United States Senator, J. D. Bowersock from second district and a few more lesser light Kansas will soon be back to her rightful fold to which she properly belongs. The above named persons are all good men and will take like hot cake among all classes all of them are acquainted with the ways of the colored people and each of them lives in cities populated by them and they are always willing and ready to promote a colored man's interest. Let the loud mouth politician beware and remember this kind of a coterie when the time comes. --- TOPEKA, KANSAS, SEPT., 21. 1901. EDISON LIGHT COMPANY The success of the Edison Light Company in this and other large cities of the east has been brought to public gaze by none but experienced electricians. Here in Topeka we can feel proud of the Edison company by reason of the fact that for several years Mr. Chas. R. Maunseil who was born with the company came here from Chicago and took superintendency of the company at this place. At that time little attention was given this company but during the last five years under him it has developed into a real concern supporting a giving general satisfaction to the many business men of Topeka: nearly every concern is propelled by electricity, in fact every p inting office even Carrie Nation's paper is off a large press propelled by electricity. If one would stop to think they will readily get the idea that there is nothing easy about electricity, to begin with we are informed that danger is always present, hence you may see at a glance there is nothing easy in studying the principle by which electricity is proven a success Mr. Chas, R. Maunsell the present superintendent was transferred here for the purpose of giving better services to greater Topeka and he is doing that. The rapid growth of the business from incandescent lights to the larger machine power has caused the company at this point to employ more people and pay better prices for work executed than under the old system of dismal and gloom Mr. Maunsell formerly lived in Chicago 22 years and during that time he learned the system to the letter. His acquaintance with the founders of electricity is of long stand and when he speaks of the company he speaks as only capable and experience men can speak. The LEDGER is safe in saying that with Mr. Maunsell at the mast-head of this great concern in Topeka that the city will be a brilliant "star," long as he gives his energies to the success of the business as he has up to the present time. The plant is located on Varn Buren street north of the corner of 8th street and it is worth the curiosity seeker's while to see it in passing in that section. The only thing that a howling mob will say a Negro is fitted for and that is for the army. They say he makes a good soldier while they make the greatest cowards in all earth. The governor of Missouri is an awful nice man. He offered a reward for the right man just the same as though three Negroes who died and thirty families driven from town had no rights that he and his d—n alines should respect. The state of Missouri has again been blotted out in the calendar of decency. We do not censure a lynching as much as we censure an angry mob in executing a purpose of that kind on the wrong man. "It you can tell me of a place where people never die," said the Irishman, "I'll go there an stay till the end of me days." Ex. All women are fair who are respected and honest in our estimation, but driving innocent colored families from their homes at the muzzle of the gun makes it look like an all one sided thing. Many colored people detest and abhor the procedure of an assault on a young lady as much as the white brethern. MICKLE'S GROCERY 300 Kansas Ave. Carries a full line of Staple and Fancy groceries and country produce. THE BOOK EXCHANGE 832 Kas. Avenue. There will be a rush for school books soon at the book exchange. Don't forget the place. You will be waited on by a courteous assistants Take your horses for shoeing to L. D goodwin 517 Quincy St. General Blacksmithing. Buy your cigars of the Union News Co. 519 Kans. Ave. and get your daily papers free Cut rate R. R. Tickets J. A. Calkins Prop. of the novelty wood works 316 Jackson St. contract and builder of cabinent work and kitchen cabinet a specialty give him a trial. The Labeth restaurant Wichit. Kans. serves the best meals and gives the best accommodation 313 E. Douglas Ave. Joe BAHR & Co. - Produce an commission merchants 302 Kans Ave. Tel. 438. Their specialties are, early Vegetables Fish, Fruit and produce at wholesale price A. Irwin and son meats and groceries fish poultry and game vegetables also country produce and butter 603 Kas. Ave. When you want a good 15 and 25c. meal go to the German Hotel 227 Kansas Ave, Geo Wenthe Pro R, B, Cathers dealer in fresh and salt meats fish poultry and game in season give them a call 403 Lake St. A. Grotewol practical house-shoeer disease of the feet perman, ently cured- cor, 15 Coleg Ave W. WILLIAMS. Restaurant and Short Order, 119 Kans. Ave, open day and night, Everytning first class conveni. nu to all Rock Island trains, We are here to stay, time has told. VOL. 9. NO. 35. S. Rabinwitz keep gents clothing Hats, Caps&c Give him a cal 218 Kansas avenue, Young & Son Flour and feed. 328 N Main street Hutchinson Kans. Mr. L, B. Cory, the bright young manager of the Coal & Coke Co., of Hutchinson is all right, his main office is Kansas City, The Nobby is the place to patronize, Mr, D, B. Cox, prop 107 St Main street for meats, Hutchinson Kansas, Our readers at Great Bend and Hoisington should trade with their local merchants who are kind enough to take this paper. Maple Tree Restaurant. Chas. Baldwin Prop. Carbondale Kas. Lunches served at all hours Cigars, Confectionery and ice cream. When you need groceries give Mr. Morrowa call the popular merchant of Oskaloosa. Give a share of your trade to A. D. Plumbs restaurant and short order. Oskaloosa Kas. When in Oskaloosa call and see the big display of fire works at Barnetts restaurant also a full line of confectionery cigars and mild drinks. C. F. Adams meats and groceries, 935 N. Kans Ave, Try GEO. HAMMEL—the old reliable Draper and Tailor. He will make you a suit of clothes to fit. Every thing guaranteed....509 kans ave. WHITTELSEY MER CO, Cor 2nd & Madison Street Phone 732 City Give then. a call. E. L. PERRING Restaurant and Short Order Fruits and confectioney. Abilene, Kans. S BAUM. 1064 Union Ave. (opposite depot) Clothing Boots and Shoes, turing Goods, Jewelry of all kinds. Kansas City Mo. Since the scientist have decided that disease germs are communicated by kissing, Boston babies will probably organize a society to prevent candidates from becoming too familiar, P. M. LIGHTNER New and Second-hand goods bought and sold. Abilene, Kan. C. H. NEVINS Manufacturer of Harness and also dealer in saddlery goods. Sylvia, Kans. W. R. TEDRICK Whole sale dealer in 'Boss Patent Flour' and m'll feed. 320 N. Main street. Hutchinson, Kans. H. F. Williams, Pres. Wm. L. Dickey, Secy & Treas. THE TOPEKA ICE & COLD STORAGE CO Manufactured Ice. Cold Storage for eggs, butter, apples, poultry and all perishable goods. Cor Curtis & Tyler st. Trackage to all Railroads. Correspondence solicited. N. Topeka. Phone 657 A. T. WAGGONER DR. GS AND MEDICINES 731 Kansas Ave YOUR TRADE SOLICIE