The Suffrage Advocate du lieu suivant : Lawrence, Kansas • 3

Passed Over. Miss Marcella Hovvland. eldest daughter of Rev. C. G.

Howlan and wife, died on last Sunday morning after a brief illness. The funeral at the Uni tarian church at 4 p. on Tuesday was very largely attended, the services being conducted by Dr. Cordley Miss Howland was a highly educated and accomplished young lady, whose sweet, Dure character had greatly endeared her to a large circle of friends. Her stricken parents and sister have the sympathy of the entire city in their great loss.

The German League. Much has been said of the powerful influence to be exerted by the German-American League of this state, but this League really has but about 700 members, aud this vote will be as much as that of other citizens. At its recent meeting at Salina the League passed the following resold tions: Whereas, The indorsement of either of the already nominated state tick ets would not assist the German-American League in the accomplishment of its objects, therefore be it Resolved, That we, the representatives of the German-American League of Kansas, in convention assembled, believe it to be inadvisable and inexpedient at this time to indorse either of the already nominated state tickets, but recommend that the different sub-leagues vote for candidates for repre senta ives in th? Legislature and other county officers, regardless of political affiliation, who would favor the enactment' of amendments to the present prohibitory law wliich would make that statute less objectionable Whereas, Through the passage of the equal suffrage amendment our present deplorable condition would be rendered worse instead of better, and as our mothers, wives and daughters do not desire the privilege of voting, be it further Resolved, That in this campaign tho t'nrnmnsfc fill tv of the German Am A gentleman who is in a position to know whereof he speaks says the influence of all the railways will be actively exerted to defeat the amendment. We had heard the same thing before but doubted its correctness, but in this instance and for the reasons given for such action, we think such the case. The reason' given is that they have no way of reaching and influencing women voters, and women would want to ride for one cent a mile and would vote to that effect.

-Manhattan Island was bought of. the Indians by the first Dutch settlers for twenty-four dollars. It is now assessed on a basis which gives for the' actuaj cash value of the bare land, exclusive of all improvements, three billion, five hundred million dollars. Only five per cent of the citizens jvn all of this land value, and other ninety five per cent pay them 225 millions yearly for the privilege of living there, besides interest on the improvements. A great anti-slavery orator once said: "The slaves who do not want to run away, but are contented in slavery, help to rivet chains on those who as pire to and long for liberty the willing slave makes the unwilling slave The womeu who do not to vote, because they have no thoughts or ideas to which they wish to- give expression, do much tor deprive of this privilege other women Who do have ideas for the betterment of the race.

The republican women 'of Colorado assisted the business men's league in the recent primaries to down the corrupt party machine controlled by a few corporations, but the county committee is kying to rob them of their victory by unseating delegates voted for by the women. Voice culture taught by competent teacher. Inquire at 919 Ind. St. Shall the Suffrage Advocate cntinue to be published through tbe campaign? This is a question for the friends of equal suffrage to answer and answer promp.ly by more subscriptions, if they want the answer to be yes.

Our list is not what it should be. erican League is to. employ every, agency in its power to light the suffrage amendment. I Both Governor Lewelling and Mrs. Diggs made good pleas for qual suffrage at the populist rally in the park last Thursday, and no part of their very able addresses were so loudJy applauded as their pleas for the suffrage amendment.

Elizabeth U. Yates addressed the people in the District Court room on both Saturday and Monday evenings. The audiences were not so large as they should have been, but the room was nearly filled Monday night. Miss Yates is a logical and convincing speaker, and the audience on Monday night passed "resolutions commending her work in the cause. i RnarHprs nnrl rnnmors wnntprl u.t 949 Indiana street.

Terms reasonable. Is there not a world of meaning expressed in these lines: Once to every man and natiou Comes the moment to decide, Iuthestrifeof truthand falsehood, For the good or evil side. Formerly of Kansas. A. S.

Dicrgs, formerly of Lawrence, and Rev. Hiram Vrooman, who grew up in Topeka, are publishing "The True Story faper, in Baltimore, Md. It is a neat seven column folio, and filled with very interesting and valuable reform literature. The true stories it tells are not romance nor fiction, but actual occurences in the lives of the struggling and honest poor who have been ground beneath the iron heel of "our splendid Cfiristiau civilization of the Nineteenth The managers of the U. P.

railway have notified their thousands of employes to discuss no matters pertaining to politics and to take no part in political action, or leave the company's service In view of the fact that the managers ol this road have for thirty years dictated the choice of senators congressmen and state officers of a half dozen states, this demand seems a trifle fresh, and reminds one of the fact that men' who wallow in the dirty pool of politics and object to its being cleansed, are warning women that the place where they love "to sport is too filthy for women. Judge Bartlett, of New York City, has recently decided that "admission to the common schools is a privilege and not a right." This "privilege" is now grudgingly granted by male politicians, but when mothers vote it will be not a privilege but a right to receive a common school education. Ltoarders and roomers wanted at 919 Indiana street. Remember the Robinson memorial meeting.of the Suffrage Club on next Monday evening. It will be an interesting occasion and everyone should try to be present.

The Woman's Journal and the Worn au's Column, of Boston, and the Woman' Tribune, of Washington, D-C are doing good work for the success of the amendment in this state, We can supply you both the Woman's Tribune aud the Suffrage Advocate for the price of the former alone. One reason given why the railroad influence wili be exerted to defeat the suffrage amendment is that if women vote it may lead to better enforcement of the Hquoi laws and to reduce the very large aud profitable business now being done in carrying liquors by express. Mrs. Clara Bewick Colby, editor and publisher of the Woman's Tribune Washingtor, D. will speak in Kansas for the people's party during the month of October.

Mr. Breidenthal will make dates for her on application. A few pupils in voice culture wanted. Terms moderate. Inquire at 919 Ind.

or at this office. Miss Alice Catlin of Montrose, is the populist nominee for state superintendent of public instruction in Pupils in voice culture wanted at 919 Ind. St. Mrs. Johns is speaking in Phillips county this week..