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THE SUMA OKE(iOMAA, PORTLAND, JNOVJ531BJb;K 24, 19U7. Kelly, in the Mohawk building, where he expired of heart failure a few minutes later. Mr. Weeks was the senior mem ber of the firm of the Weeks Granite Works and Is survived by a wife and one son, Frank Weeks, with whom he was associated in business at Fourth and Columbia streets. NORTH PORTLAND lo BRIDGE FOR LAND-FRAUD TRIALS WILL BE RESUMED Every Article tL Store Reduced East Side Residents Advocate Suspension Structure to Cost $1,250,000. BOND ISSUE IS PROPOSED Viaduct to Be located Bclnw Steel Bridge Would Servo Section Sow Wholly Without Bridges Proj ect to Go Before Voters. i Residents of the northern section of the Emt Side at the next municipal election will propose the Issue of bonds for the construction of a suspension bridge across the Willamette River at som point north of the Steel bridge. This improvement is being championed by the residents of that section of the city on LM East Side, north of Sullivan's Gulch, who insist that the growth of Portland since 1894. when the Burnslde-street bridge was completed, de mands a more convenient and rapid tran sit across the river. The absolute neces sity for providing increased facilities for crossing the river, assert the EJast Siders, was suggested and emphasized by the temporary closing of the Burnslde-street bridge recently, when traffic on the other bridges became seriously congested. Un less this condition is relieved soon the ad vocates of the additional bridge declare the situation will become acute. Interfer ing with the growth and development of the East Side and' at the same time em barrassing the business Interests of the West Side. The North East Side Improvement Asso ciation has compiled statistics both as to population and property values which go to strengthen Its contentions. These sta tistics show that the assessable valuations of the four wards on the East Side Sev enth. Eighth. Ninth and Tenth aggregate J46,SSO,305, while the estimated selling value of East Side property is J70.000.000. According to the figures of the County Assessor, the total assessed valuation of property south of Sullivan's Gulch on the East Side, being wards 7 and 8, is $23, 006,310, while the assessment of property In wards 9 and 10, north of Sullivan's Gulch, on the same side of the river, is t23.M3.965, or a difference in favor of the North East Side district In property val-, ues of $837,331. These figures do not include St. John, Montavilla. sections of Mount Tabor, l.nts, Arleta or Mllwaukie, or other sec tions in the eastern part of the city and county that use the bridges. At the same time the population of the city is esti mated to be 200,000. of which more than 100,000 are on the East Side. With these considerations and the lact that no addi tional bridges have been built by the city since 1891, the East Siders will insist that better means of communication) be provid ed between the two sides of the river. Need of Bridge Discussed. "It is simply a proposition of trying to make a grown man walk in baby clothes," said M. G. Munly, president of the Nort -East Side Improvement Association, yes terday, in discussing the urgent need for more bridges across the Willamette River In this city. No bridge has ever been constructed by the city across the Wil lamette north of Sullivan's Gulch. It U true the county holds a lease to the upper deck of the Steel bridge, for which the cost, including operation and mainte nance, amounts to about $15.00 annually, and the life of this structure at best is but a matter of three or four years. "There is urgent need for more conven ient and rapid transit across the river. The bridge that has been proposed could be constructed across the river from Han cock street, with a landing on ihe West Side in Park street. On the East Side, approaches could be constructed from Al blna and from Mclllllen's Addition, while on the West Side an approach might be built from the wholesale district In the North End. Being a high bridge, the structure could pass over the grounds of the terminal company and empty into Park street. By constructing the bridge along these lines It would be necessary to condemn for Its use but very little property. Approaches Easily Obtained. "On the East Side the approach would be over cheap property, being a part of the Montgomery Gulch, while on the West Bide the city owns several of the streets In the Terminal Company grounds. The Mayor has been waited on by a committee and requested not to dispose of the rights of the city to these thoroughfares until the question of building an additional bridge has been settled. "By constructing such a bridge, which the growing needs of the city demand, the thickly populated dlstriots of Irving ton, Holladay and Alblna would be brought Into closer and more satisfactory communication with the West Side and at the same time accomplish a saving of fully 10 minutes In the street railway echedule. Property values would be en hanced fully 20 per cent by rason of the Improved transportation conveniences that would result. Subway Plan Xot Feasible. "It has been suggested that a subway Is the only practical way of communica tion between the two sides of the river. Such a plan would be entirely Impractica ble, In view of the proposed location of the new bridge. On the East Side at the point where it is proposed the brld; should cross the river the elevation is about 153 feet, while the depth of the river in that vicinity is 90 feet, making it Impossible to overcome the grade. On the other hand, a high bridge would make an attractive and an artistic feature of th city. "Since the Lewis and Cla. : i air the population of the East Sido has Increased fully 30.000, and a further increase of that number would mean the blockading of the entire East Side with the present Inade quate transportation facilities. General sentiment favors the construction of a suspension bridge of sufficient height to allow all vessels to pass beneath. A drawbridge is not feasible for the pro posed location because of the great depth of the river, not to mention the great loss of time necessarily resulting In the operation of a bridge of that construc tion. "The cost of the bridge that will be proposed we have estimated at $1,250,000. The estimated cost of replacing the Madison-street bridge wflh a suspension bridge a mile long has been given at that figure, and we are satisfied a suspension bridge north of the Steel bridge could be constructed for the same amount of money. The length of the proposed sus pension bridge at the location suggested would be less than a mile." Dies Suddenly of Heart Failure. While returning from a local bank, where he had gone to get money to meet the weekly pay roll of his employes. Calvin H. Weeks, aged 73 years, of 746 First street, was seized with fatal ill ness at Third and Morrison streets at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was taken to the office of Dr. Richmond WILL LEAD GRAND MARCH Winning Team Will Open Multno mah's Thanksgiving Ball. The question uppermost in the minds of football enthusiasts Just now is which, of the teams will lead the grand march at the Multnomah Thanksgiving night ball. The big game will be the event of the day. and the great interest being shown In 'the form of the two teams is evidence that the attendance this year will be larger than ever. A greater at tendance from the outside towns is ex pected this year, too, owing to the Inter est being shown in the old ballad con cert and ball, which will be held in the evening, in the Oriental building, at the Fair Grounds. The committee in charge of the even ing's entertainment reports everything in readiness. The work on the floor has been rushed, and a line dancing surface Is assured. The heating plant has been overhauled, and the building wi!. be warmed to a comfortable temperature, which can now be maintained without trouble. While hopes are entertained that the weather will prove favorable, arrangements have been made for a 300 foot canopy to extend from the street cars to the Oriental building with a con necting extension to the Oregon build ing, where supper Is to be served. Three large boxes at each end of the main building will be appropriately decorated and light refreshments will be served by the Institute club of the People's In stitute. An unusually attractive dancing pro- CELEBRATES HIS EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY On the evening of November Jjfc Samuel I.oonry. County, and resided there until 1892. when he moved to Kelso, Wash., and remained there till 1906, when he moved to Portland. Mrs. Looney died in Lane County, Decem ber 6, 1878, and Mr. Looney has since resided with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Fannon. gramme has been arranged, which in cludes 20 numbers and as many extras as time will allow will be played by Par son's full orchestra. The floor and en tertainment committee chosen, includes J. Wesley Ladd. Jordan Zan, Elliott R. Corbett, T. Scott Brooke, T. A. Llnthl cum, Charles Holbrook. John D. Carson, Plowden Stott, Brandt Wickersham, Ed C. Grelle and Robert G. McCracken. A medely overture will open the even ing's festival, at 8:30. A large number of advance orders have been received . for reserved seats. The regular sale will open tomorrow morning at Ellers Piano House. ARION SOCIETY CONCERT First of Winter Season to Be Given Friday Night. Elaborate preparations are being made by the Arlon Singing Society for Its opening concert of the Winter sea son, which will be given next Friday night, at Arlon Hall, Second and Oak streets. The programme for the oc casion has been completed by Louis Dammasch, musical conductor of the society, and includes both chorus and solo work. Besides the local singers and players who will appear, is Arnold von der Aue, the Swiss tenor, who comes with the highest recommendations both of the Eastern and European press. He received his musical education under the best masters of Europe and has been received with enthusiasm in nearly all of the Continental capitals. Mr. von der Aue has been in America only two years, but his success in con cert and opera has been great. Frederic Creltz, who has recently arrived in Portland after studying in Lelpsic, Germany, will appear in sev eral violin numbers. The concert will also mark the first appearance of a mixed chorus of 21 voices, which has been rehearsing for the past six weeks. The Arion male chorus will also sing. Altogether the recital promises to be the best that has ever been given by the Arion Society. Several other concerts will follow dur ing the Winter. Following Is the complete pro gramme that has been arranged: PART I. Trlnklehre P. Abt Arion Male Chorus. a Hab das Vogieln oft belaucht Aug. Welchelt b Haidonrosleln E. Fromm Arlon Oemlschter Chorus. Hungarian Airs Amst Violin solo Frederic Creltl a Finhlingszelt A. Becker b Die bolden Genadiere Shumann Tenor solo Arnold von der Aut: Guisse an die Helmftt Carl Kramer Arlon Chorus. PART It. Andante, concerto Mendelssohn Violin solo Frederic CAIU Am Ort we meln Wicge stand With Handwerg Arion Chorus. Llebeslled aus des "Walkuro R. Wagner b 1-a donna e mobile, opera rigoletto. .Verdi Tenor solo Arnold von der Aue a Schoen Anna von Ortrand R. El Becker v Ldebeszauber c. Apelt Alron Gemischter Chorus. Vile hab tab sle gelebt F. Moehring Arlon Chorus. SPECIAL TOMORROW 1000 Cravenette Raincoats. $15.00 and $20.00 values for 8.8o. All sizes. 33 to 46 chest, all colors, including black, gray and fancy dark patterns, in silk mixed worsteds, new elyslan herring bone stripes and the new shadow plaids in oyster grays. Sale at its height now. Over 1000 coats to select from at The Chi cago Clothing Company, 69-71 Third street, between Oak and Pine. A diamond drill bore-liole 0700 fet deep was put down In fpper Silesia in WOO. An other deep hole was put down on the Rand, South Africa. In HMj. the depth being U304 feet. Rumor That Prosecution is to Be Taken Up by the Government. EXACT DATE NOT KNOWN Conclusion Based on Announcement From Washington That District Attorney Bristol Will Be Re appointed by the President. Following the announcement from Washington that United States Attorney Bristol is to be reappointed when Con gress convenes, next month. It is being noised about the Federal building that the Government officials contemplate an early resumption of the Oregon land-fraud prosecutions. This conclusion Is based on the further fact that the retention of Bristol as United States Attorney has been consented to by Senator Fulton at the request of President Roosevelt, who has announced that he wished these cases 19, Samuel Looncy, aged 80 years, was given a birthday dinner by his children at the residence of Mrs. Mary Fannon, 467 East Har rison street. The children pres ent were Alec Looncy, Mrs. Irene Zimmerman, Mrs. May Fannon and families. Grandchildren pres ent were Miss Ardle Looney, Hazel Reader, Myrtle Dunn and Susie Nail. Letters of congratu lation were read from two sons In Arizona and Nevada, and also from a grauddaughter In KelBO. Many presents were received by Mr. Looney and the evening was pleasantly spent. Mr. Looney was born In Blerdoe County, East Tennessee, and re sided there until April 15, 1850, when he went to Benton County, Arkansas, and lived there for 15 months. He then left with an emigrant party crossing the plains and arriving in Oregon November 19, 1852 (his birthday), where he has since resided. He settled on Long Tom in Lane cleared up in this state. But just when operations will begin no one seems to know or is even prepared to venture a prediction. United States Attorney Bristol has de clared repeatedly that it was up to Spe cial Prosecutor Heney to dispose of the cases still pending, and for United States-Attorney-General Bonaparte to indicate when and to what extent the land steals of this state shall be further probed Into. Heney, however. Is detained at San Fran cisco, where he is engaged as special counsel In the municipal graft prosecu tions, which have been held up because of a series of legal holidays In that state. He has said a number of" times that he would not return to Portland until he has finished his work in Califoiia, and In the meantime there is' being made no at tempt to bring the land-fraud defendants to trial, although the indictments in the I pending cases were returned nearly three Defendants Out on Bonds. Many of the defendants have been out on bonds for nearly three years, and have been unable to get any satisfaction as to when their cases will oe called for trial. John H. Hall, ex-United States At torney, recently appealed personally to Judge Wolverton, presiding Judge of the United States Court in this flistrict, for a trial at the present term of the Federal Court, but was informed that the Jury which has been called was for the trial of civil cases only. Since then Mr. Hall has taken his appeal ' to President oosevelt and United States Attorney-General Bona parte and demanded that a date oe set for trying him on the charge for whlca he has been Indicted. There are now pending 24 cases charg ing public land frauds. The Indictments in these cases were returned between De cember, 1004. and April, 1905. Of the 24 cases, 21 are known as the "Heney" cases, the indictments having been re turned by a grand Jury In charge of Mr. Heney. The three other indictments were secured by Mr. Bristol and Involve wealthy timbermen in Los Angeles, Cal.. Wisconsin and Michigan. The "Bristol" cases are now on appeal to the Circuit Court of Appeals on questions affecting the sufficiency of the indictments. Of the land-fraud operators included in the original indictments, 22 have been convicted. The sentence of ex-Senator J. H. Mitchell was not enforced and that of Charles A. Watson was suspended. Of the other 20 persons who were convicted, five have never been sentenced, as follows: George Sorenson, Horace G. McKinley, Dan W. Tarpley, Frank H. Walgamot and Mrs. Emma L. Watson. Appeals have been taken by the following defend ants: Franklin P. Mays, Wlllard N. Jones, Clarence B. Zachary. Coe D. Barnard, Hamilton H. Hendricks, Charles Nickell, Thaddeus 3. Potter and J. N. Williamson. The following convicted persons have either served or are now serving their sentences: Dr. Van Gesner, Marion R. Biggs,. S. A. D. Puter, Henry Meldrum. Frank E. Klncart, Henry W. Miller and Martin G. Hoge. Nearly 100 Yet to Be Tried. Nearly 100 persons are involved in the 34 cases that await trial and many of them have for over two years been de manding that their cases be heard. These cases together with the rate the indict ments were returned and the defendants in each case, follow: No. 2890. Indictment returned December 27. 1004. against Salmon B. Ormsby, William H. Davis. Clark E. Loomls, Henry A. Young and George Sorenson. This case ts con solidated with case No. 2898 alleging con spiracy on the part of persons named with Blnger Hermann, S. A. D. Puter, Horace G. McKinley, Emma '.. Watson, Dan W. Tarp ley, Elbert K. Brown, Mrs. Nellie Brown and Frank H. Walgamot. No. 2891. Indictment returned December 31, 1904, against Blnger Hermann, charges him with conspiracy to secure title fraudu lently to certain public lands. No. 8ft2. Indictment returned December 31, 1004. against George Sorenson. charged with offering a bribe to John H. Hall, then United States District Attorney. No. -89.V Indictment returned January 21. 1005. charging George Sorenson with per jury, alleged to have been conuniuad in A DRASTIC, SWEEPING REDUCTION ON ODR ENTIRE NEW STOCK Owing to the combined effects of a backward season and the unlooked-for money stringency, this store is placed in the same position as the banks throughout the country. We have got the goods the securities but need the cash. Eastern creditors are clamoring for gold. We owe them, and we intend to pay them, even if we have to forfeit our profits; and to accomplish this, we place before you Monday the greatest money-saving bargains on choice, new, ready-to-wear apparel ever offered by any store in Portland. Read these quotations, but bear in j mind, EVERY ARTICLE IN THE STORE IS REDUCED. Very Special 50 dozen Ladies' Corset Covers ; lace trimmed, all sizes ; a splendid, good 25c value 9c Limit 2 to a customer. Caracul and Imitation Fur Coats Your unrestricted choice 12 Peau de Soie Petticoats $3.50 value $1.49 connection with the first trial of case No. L-892. No. 2897. Indictment , returned January 31, 1906. agralr.st Earl Benson. William T. Nlcholls, O. M. Lawrence. Hans Wadtll. Fred Wadtll. O. J. Mealey. William Mealey. John Thompson and Richard Watklnds. charging them with a violation of section 5399. Re vised Statutes, in having; threatened Andy Nicholls. a Government witness. No. Ii90. Indictment returned January 31. 1005. against William H. Davis, charging perjury. N6. 2907 Indictment returned February 8. 1905. charging Henry Meldrum. George E. Waggoner. D. W. Klnnlard, Rufus S. Moore. John W. Hamaker and Frank J. VanWir.kle. conspiracy. No. 2909. Indictment returned February 8. 1905. against George C. Brownell, charg ing subornation of perjury. No. 2911. Indictment returned February 10. 1905. charging Winlock W. Stelwer. Hamilton H. Hendricks. Clarence B. Zach ary, Adelbert C. Zachary. Charles A. Wat son. Clyde E. Glass, Blnger Hermann, John H. Hall. Edwin Mays. Franklin P. Mays, Clark E. Loorals and Edward D. Stratford, with conspiracy. No. 2912. Indictment returned February 10, 1905, against Henry Meldrum, George E. Waggoner, David W. Klnnlard, Benjamin F. Winton. Gustav Klaetsch. George Soren son, Llvy Stlpp and Frank H. Dungan, charging conspiracy. No. 2815. Indictment returned February 13, 1900, against John H. Hall. Henry Ford. Harry L. Rees, A. P. Cayler, John Cordano. J. H. Hitcnlngs. John Northrup and Charles F. Lord, charging them with a violation of section 5399, Revised Statutes, in endeavor ing to intimidate an officer in a I'nited States Court in the discharge of his duty. No. 2918. Indictment returned February 13. 1905. against Blnger Hermann, John N. Williamson. Franklin P. Mays. Wlllard N. Jones and George Sorenson. charging con-spin-cy. No. 2940. Indictment returned April 8, 1905. against Frank E. Alley, A. R. Downs, Edward R. Downs. Rev. Stephen W. Tur rell and John Doe. charging conspiracy. No. 2942. Indictment returned April 8. 1905. against James Henry Booth, charging him with accepting $800 a- compensation as a United States officer. No. 2943. Indictment returned April 8, 1905. against Robert A. Booth. James Henry Booth, T. E. Singleton. John Doe, Richard Roe. William Roe and Thomas Roe, charg ing conspiracy. No. 2944. Indictment returned April 8. 1905. against James Benson, charging per jury. No. 29S4. Indictment returned September 2, 1905, against Claud Thayer. Clark E. Hadley, Maurice Leach, Walter J. Smith. Thomas Coates, John Tuttle. Charles E. Hayes, G. O. Nolan. John Doe and Richard Roe. charging conspiracy. No. 2988. Indictment returned September 2, 1905, against Herman K. French. Thad deus S. Potter, Bert Bianvelt, John Doe and Richard Roe, charging conspiracy. No. 2991. Indictment returned September 8, 1905. against Sam Smith and Dr. Van Gesner, charging conspiracy. No. ?006. Indictment returned against Charles A. Graves, Erwln N. Wakefield, Ora L. Parker and Robert B. Foster, charging conspiracy. No. 2937. Indictment charging John H. Hall et al. with obstructing Justice. MORE TO GO ABROAD Two particularly noteworthy piano sales among the many, have been made by Ellers Piano House within the last few days. In the face of the so-called "hard times." which it would seem do not exist only as individuals are dis posed to artificially create them. Both of these sales are for pianos to be shipped to foreign lands. One was made to Lieu tenant R. C. Kirtland, who selected one of the beautiful genuine Pianola-Pianos to be sent to the Philippines. This in strument is to be especially constructed to meet the tropical climate. The second purchase was of one of the tlnest styles Weber grands, in beautiful mahogany, being selected by Mrs. W. Mossman, to be shipped to Hamakuapoko, Island of Maul, Hawaii. Two Go Into Bankruptcy. Two petitions In voluntary bank ruptcy were filed in the United States Court yesterday. - L. S. Bonney, a lurn ber manufacturer of Eagle Creek, Clackamas County, gives his liabilities at 13766.85, with assets of $1000 after deducting property claimed to be ex empt. Clarence E. Pearsall, a specu lator, residing In Portland, has liabili ties to the amount of $7500, while his assets consist only of such property as Is by law exemDt. Astonishing Values in Coats and Suits Regular $12.50 and $15 COATS $4.95 Semi-fitted, Fitted and Loose Coats yjtfrcissB : JwIBK In Black and Colors Values up to $45.00 J. M. Acheson Co, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Clink of Coin Betrays Gamblers Police Attracted by Sound of Cah and Raid Place to Find One Lonely Dime. THE noisy rattling of coins betrayed a Chinese gambling-house that was in operation at 82 Second street, only a few yards from the police station, at an early hour yesterday morning. Detectives Kay and Klenlcn were making their final rounds of Chinatown, to which beat they have been restored, when they were attracted by the noise of money. A run on the biggest bank in town with an army of paying-tellers busy paying out the money could not have made more noise. Preparations for a raid were made at once. The officers got inside the build ing and suddenly attacked the door of the room wherein the game was In pro gress. A dozen stout blows put the door out of commission and the officers rushed in intent on seizing the money. They seized the fan-tan table and threatened to shoot the first one that left the room. No dray was required to haul away the coin. What became of it is the deepest mystery. The only money the officers got was a 10-cent piece which was found In a can of lima beans such as are used In playing the game. With such facility did the wily heathens dispose of their money that the only evidence to be found was the dime in question. This is enough for evidence, however, and eight Chinese and two Japanese will be tried for gam bling. To Make Crematory Attractive. One of the principal objections urged by North End residents against having the new crematory built on the old site may be overcome. Superintendent Daggett has a plan whereby the site of the garbage inclneratwr could be made attractive, rather than an eye sore. 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He states that with a modern plant all odor and other ob jectionable features of the present an tiquated "dump" may be removed, and that with the exception of the towering chimney the city property can be made to resemble a small park to attract people rather than repel them. If the superintendent's sugges tion is favorably accepted by the Mayor, It Is probable an appropriation will be Included In the budget to carry out Mr. Daggett's plans. CASE OF JOHN A. HICKS Negro Porter Imprisoned for Crime of W hich He Is Innocent. At the request of a number of promi nent colored citizens of Portland, the following: article, which appeared on the front page of the Topeka Plain dealer, a paper devoted to the interests of the colored race, under the date of November 16, 1907, is reprinted by The Oregonian: The cruel fate that has befallen John A. Hicks, a representative and influential negro of Kansas City, Kan., where he lives In a lovely little home with his devoted wife and only eon, la enough to arouse all the slumber ing fire in the blood of every negro within the state of Kansas. John A. Hicks was a Pullman porter running out of Kansaa City into Louisiana and the South. On his last trip he carried a sick lady in a berth, who was accompanied by her father and mother. On the evening of this unfortunate occurrence, this Southern woman called Hicks to wait upon her several time. Trie last time she desired to have a window lowered over the berth in which she wu lying. In reaching up to fasten the window securely. Hicks' feet slipped off the stool upon which he was stand ing, and as he fell his elbow struck against her shoulder. Without waiting1 for explana tions, she jumped out and rushed to the chair car ahead, where her father and mother were riding, and excitedly told them that Hicks had greatly insulted her. Thla was near Maney, La., and her accusation was all that was necessary to send the negro to his death. A mob at once formed, placed a rope around Hicks neck, and was in the act of lynch ing him when the woman told her father that she had called the man to wait upon her. The father Implored the mob not to take his life, but their Southern blood was aroused and nothing would satisfy them. After going through the semblance of a trial In court with prejudiced Judge. Jury and law yers, he was sentenced to the penitentiary for 20 year. The fact that he was a fine looking negro facially and Intellectually, and that he hailed from Kansas was used in tensely there against him. Mrs. Hicks, wife of the unfortunate citi zen, returned last week from a visit to hei husband at his trial, after she had personally visited the offended woman and her parents, but the 'Southern hatred for any negro so accused could not be appeased, and to satlsf the mob he must rot out the remainder of hla days In a Southern prison cell. John A. Hicks Is a prominent Mason of the Kansas grand lodge, a member of Widow's Son Lodge, So. 17. Kannas City. Kan., George W. McClelland, master. The brethren are quietly working- for his release. At a benefit concert held in M. and O. Hall last Friday evening a neat amount of money was raised to send ex-Mayor Rose and Prosecuting At torney Joseph Taggart (prominent white Ma sons and Democrats) down to Louisiana to work for his liberty. At this meeting Hon. W. W. Fisher, of Western University, .pre sided, and stated ft was not to condone crime nor shield a- law-breaker, but to come to the rescue of an unfortunate brother de prived unjustly of his liberty. He declared It decidedly out of place to Indulge In fiery or Inflammatory remarks, as such would cause these prejudiced people to do Hicks further remarks were made by Rev. C. E. Jones, Hon. C. H. M. Collins, Grand Master Dr. J. G. Soanes and Tllford Davis, George W. McClelland, Corvine Patterson and Freeman I. Martin were instrumental in mak ing the meeting a success. The people of Kansas City are united as one man to bring him back to his wife and only child, a boy 10 years of age. The pride and enthusiasm of a rising" race ought not to suffer this fel low citizen to remain incarcerated in prison unjustly as" he is, any longer than is abso lutely necessary. Many plans have been suggested; among them the most sensible is to force the railway company and the Pull man company by a suit in the Federal Court to secure the release of this employe who was acting in the scope of hla duty In their employ at the time, or to pay a large sum as damages for his unjust confinement. This will force the mercenary corporations out of their apparent Indifference in this I Extra Special Ladies' Muslin Night gowns, embroidery trim'd tucked yokes. Regular $1.00 values 25c Each Limit 1 to a customer. $50 200 Stylish Trimmed HATS 200 $6, $8 to $10 vals. ; choice $3.45 Ladies' Dress Skirts Values up to $20; choice $7.75 case because it is only a negro who suffers. The Pullman conductor has already stated his willingness to testify In a Federal Court where he can be protected, to the above state ment of facts. 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