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The colored American., 1899-12-02
The TWELFTH CENSUS.

The Twelfth Census is about to be
taken. 1t will be a contribution to the
history Of the times, the value OF which
is beyond computation. In scope OF
inquiry, and comprehensive collation. OF
results achieved by this nation in the
past ten years, it will exceed in inter-
est any similar census yet made by
the American government. 1t is es-
sential that great care be taken TO guar
antee the correctness and reliability OF
the evidence thus gathered, for upon
the showing made through this Bureau
must rest our standing in the civilized
world. The country is indeed fOrtu-
nate in having at the head of this vast
enterprise a man of such broad business
experience and sterling personal quail
ities as Governor William r. Merriam.
He brings to the office of Director OF
the Census, the training OF veteran IN
matters of detail, executive ability rip
ened by the stern demands of the hust-
ling and progressive West, patriotism
and national spirit that admits Of no
question, and, not least in this category,
a sympathetic nature in which preju-
dice or na-roWness can find no lodging
place.
To our race this will be welcome in
telligence, for the coming census means
much to US, both as to statistics and en-
ployment. We learn that especial care
will be taken to secure data which will
portray the Negro at his full value.
Tables will be prepared, and under
proper headings will be shown the
value and extent of our real estate
holdings, public and private buildings
and institutions, farm products, and
business operations. Inquiry will be
mace into our economic status, specify
ing how many persons are engaged in
professional and industrial occupations,
with income and character of work.
Our mortality record will be given
close attention. and the criminal statis-
tics will tell only the truth as shown by
the daily reports. To more widely IL
lustrate the Negroes progress, there
will be published exhaustive state
ments, giving comparisons between the
figures of the census of 1890 and those
OF 1900.
In the matter Of recognition in the
Bureau, We have no doubt the cOlored
people will fare well, and that we shall
be given more and better positions than
we received under the eleventh cen
sus, When the work is fully outlined
and the new building completed, the
anxious ones, who bear the proper cre'
dentials, will be made happy. All in
all, Governor Merriam's massive Blu.
reau gives promise Of much that Is
cheering to the colored American, and
We bespeak for him a most successful
administration.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

The Hospital Herald. Charleston. s.
c., Is an able and neatly printed jour
nal, devot, to hospital work, nurse
training, domestic and public hygiene.
It is the official organ of the Associs
ton of Colored Physicisns of South
Carolina, and its staff is as follows: A,
q. McClennan. NJ. D., Editor In ChIef
r. ]. Macbeth, d. D. g., and Lu.y II.
Brown, NJ D.. associate editors; ]. r.
Levy, NJ. D, Florence, s. e. e. =,
Johnson. M D., Columbia, g. c., cor
responding Editors.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Galloway as the superintendent OF the
department in question. He Is IN
every sense qualified for the work IN
hand, having thorough knowledge OF
the educational and mechanical re
sources of the race, and broad ideas as
to the general scope and chars cter OF
such a representation. All Europe
will look with considerable curiosity
for tangible results from our branch OF
the American populace, and, being IN
the balance, so to speak, on trial be
fore the civilization of the v orld, it be-
hooves us to exercise every precaution
to see that the exhibit does US full JUS
tIce. To this end, the leading colored
citizens of the various states and tern.
tories should heartily co operate with
Director Galloway, and aid him by
gathering up actual productions, illus
trative OF our thirty FIVE years OF free
development, and by practical sugges'
tions as to what should be done to
make the exhibit all that it should be
We should allow no personal con-
siderati0n to enter into this matter, for
it is one that concerns all the people,
and is an enterprise in which there Is
"glory enough for US ALL" No indi'
vidual will be favored above another,
Every state, locality, religious denOmi
Eation, school or college will have equal
opportunities to demonstrate their
worth and degree Of progress, and as
the time is short, they should begin at
once to make their collections, and ad'
wise Mr.. Ca loway of their intentions.
We think it would be good idea to
designate some reliable person in each
state to act as the deputy super'nten'
dent for that state. He could gather
the collections Of the state at some CEN
tral point. and forward them to Mr..
Galloway, thus facilitating the ad'
ministratien work, and allowing state
or Institution stronger degree Of cred
it by placing the productions together,
accurately catalogued, etc, The out
line Of plans presented elsewhere IN
this issue shows that Mr.. Galloway
means business The Negro people
have been graz ted an unusual 0ppor-
tunity, Il will be our own fault If we
DO not improve it to the utmost, Upon
this happy choice the race is to be con
graduated.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
In the Creola CanitaI.

New Orleans, La, special-Tke re-
eeption accorded Prof. Becker t. Wash
ington, at Cenusi church, Friday hight
10 h inst. was grand sfsair, and gave
evidence of the high estes m in which
he is held II the city of New Orleans
And. as usual, his address was lnstruc-
tive, sugges I've and logical. Mayor
Fowler, in his remarks of welcome. al
go gave weight and added many good
thoughts to the occasion.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
THE TENANT PAYS The TAX.

We are delighted to note the
healthy interest taken by our people IL
recent municipal contests, large votes
being polled in city elections where nc
issue touching color was involved. The
c0lored man owns property or pays
rent, and is therefore DEEPLY interested
in all that concerns the eity's welfare
general tax rate, water and gas
charges, railway grants, public light
ing contracts, and the honest admins
tratOn of these trusts by the officials
elected. On such questions partisan
considerations should count tor very
little. They belong almost purely to
the domain of practical business ard
support should be eheerfully accorded
to the ticket or ind viduals that seem
most likely to give the people the
wisest and best government. Municipal
management is of high importance to
the cOlored man whether he OWLS or
rents, for it must be remembered that
in all cases, the tenant pays the taxes.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
pALmERs CHANCE TO MIKE GeoD.''

The coming of Congress will make
necessary a heavy increase in the force
at the Government Printing Office. In
dispensing this patronage. Public
Printer Palmer should see to it that
the colsred people are not overlooked
He has almost absolute control over
more places than any other officer in
the government, and the majority OF
them call for work that any person oil
average intelligence can fill. There is
room and opportunity to give us many
printers, folders, stitchers, gatherers,
boxers, counters, helpers and laborers,
and it would also be a big feather IN
Mr.. Palmer's cap to name another
clerk and foreman and thus break the
record now held by the democratic Pub
Iic Printer Benedict. The republicans
owe it to themselves TO OutdO the demo-
Gratis at every point in recognizing the
faithful Negro. The Public Printers
hands are "untied." Let him give his
appointment arm full swing, and the
Negro people will rise up and call him
blessed.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
OUR ONLY PLACE TO SECURE HEARING

There never was a time when the
value of Negro journals was more con
clusiyely shown than during this civil
rights episode with the New Grand
management. In matters where color
is in question and principle is in
volved which arrays white SIS a class
against blacks as class, fair play can
not be expected at the hands of our
Caucasian dailies, and We have not had
it in this case. When we are not ig-
nored utterly, we are shametully mis-
represented. As far as possible, the
The colored American., 1899-12-02
THANK SEWING.

Give thanks, ye men who have received
from God.
gifts great, and ye, who bow beneath the
rod,
Even ye give thanks! Ye first unto these
6Et.
Show char1ty-fCr know tha' unsurpassed
In gifts OF love are those no humbly bear
Chastis ement. Not on high the fare
OF diadem L pom the brow but deep
Within The. L cart the self same throb as
ihine
PlOyes thoH art bro hers. Sh8 re they wine
BESSIE BURNS-WALKER
The colored American., 1899-12-02
St. Augustine's Church Fair.

A fair opened at st. Augusiine's
church on the 2lst for a run of two
weeks, and il promises 10 be a most
successful affair. Judging from the
interest shown by the Catholics
throughout the city large attendance
Is to be exI ected every evening. The
choir OF the church rendered some fine
musical selections at tie opening ses-
sion.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

The colobed American is for sex
pansion," but he wants expansion on
lines consistent with the humane prln'
ciples, for the establishment OF which
he has given his labor and shed his
blood in four wars.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
Mr.. WHITES BILL.

Congressman Whites bull to pre-
vent lynchIng and to permit the co
operation OF federal off ,ials in entOrc.
ing the laws when the state is unwill-
N or unable to afford adequate pro
lection to persons accused OF crime, will
be introduced shortly after the opening
of the session of Congress. Mr.. White
is extremely anxious to draw up a
measure that will accord with the Con
stitution and command the united sup.
port of all who are honestly seeking a
remedy for existing evils, and to this
end he and Mr.. Daniel Murray have
held several conferences with Attorney
General Griggs and other gentlemen
high in authority. The President has
promised his aid to Mr.. White's
measure. The subject promises to be
one of the most signicant issues to be
argued in the coming Congress. The
race should stand as one man behind
Mr.. White and see that something Is
done to stop this wholesale butch' ry Of
our people in many states OF the land
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Some years ago, in an unguarded
moment Senator Thurston wrote love
song. 1t has caused him no end OF
mental anguish ever since. Some
years ago, Editor Harry c. Smith
claimed TO have composed love song,
with like experience. GhurstOn wrote
his,
The colored American., 1899-12-02
They Graduate Trained Muses.

THY Ut oUUoIS ToIIItU NUSSS'
There al present IN this cOuLtry five
hospitals which give to cOIored girls the
trained nurse course and grant diplo.
mas to graduates. They are Freed
mems, at " Arlington; Dixie, at Hamp'
TOD; Douglass, at PhlladeIphIa; ST..
Agnes, al Raleigh; Provident, at Chi
cago, and the Hospital and TraiEing
school for Nurses, at Charleiton; S. =.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

The Southern Republican is print
ing some good editorials now a-days,
They are taken from The Colored
American and the small matter of Civ
ing credit therefor is overlooked in
the burning desire to get them quickly
into the hands cf their patrons.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Stay out of the police court, colored
people. Obey the law and you will not
be a party to the miserable farce en-
acted there day by day, in the name
of Justice" Stay out of the police
court.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

End the war in Philippines. The
American labO1er can Ill afford the
expense and the nation cannot stand to
lose many of its valuable young men
like Major John A. Logan
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Largely responsible for The crushing
defeat CT HardWickism- Booker T.
Washington, Bishop H. N. Turner,
Col. Pledger and Rev. H. Il. Proctor.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
The NEGRO EXHIBIT At PARIS.

President Mckinley and Director
Peck have done well in deciding that
the IrUgress of the Negro shall have
ample display at the great Paris expo
sitior of next year. Good judgment has
been exhibited in selecting Prof, I. j..
The colored American., 1899-12-02
SATURDAY, DECEMBER ?, 1859
IN THE LEAD.

Thereare Il2 newspapers, with combined
circ nlation each issue OF $500 copies, pub
ushed IN the interests OF the 1,41O,OOO Afro-
Americans in the United States. The one
paper believed TO have the largest circula-
ton is THK CoLoREB AMERICAN, Washing
ton, D. C.-Printers Ink. June "a. 90
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Editor Fortune thinks Augustus
Van Wyck, the man Teddy" RoOse-
welt beat for governor, will be Bryan's
running mate on the democratic ticket.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

To be Chosen Speaker of the House Of Repre-
sentatives for the 56th Congress. brave
defender of human rights and broad eiti-
zenship for all. His administration viii
be q success
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Is the democratic parry equal to its
great opportunity to win the confidence
of the Negro, South and North.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

The war in the Philippines can be
stopped in thirty days, if Congress can
be prevailed upon to make clean cut
statement of the policy of this govern
The colored American., 1899-12-02

ment, and arrange settlement of all
pending questions on an equitable
basis.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

subscriptions may De sent oy poslonnoe
money order, express or oy registered le''e'
All communications for puohcaIoh shouiu
be accompanied with the name OF Inc "iI'ei-
not necessarily tor publication OuI d gum
antee of good faith.
We solicit news, contrloullohS' op4i--O-o
and in fact, all matters Affecting 'ne a.
We will not pay for matter however uiiieoo eeo
II is ordered by US. All matter lhVenueu -o
publication must reach this once oS
day Of each week 10 insure lnserI rIloh -
current issue Co-6
AA- Agents are wanted every "nO'
or instructions,
The colored American., 1899-12-02

A correctly educated msn is a broad
minded man.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Now and then the critics OF Boo ke-
I. Washington muster up enough
courage to emit feeble vail.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

In latter day politics, human rights
seem 10 be a dead .ssue. Commerce
with a capital "C'' is the dominating
force OF our national lite. Verify, the
Dollar is King.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Rabbi Hirsch says race prejudice is
born of Ignorance" and Rabbi Hirsch
is right,
The colored American., 1899-12-02

One mans way isn't the only way
not by long shot.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Dr.. A. Curtis has been Conduc.-iII57. N.
number Of very delicate 0peTaIiy.1l55 gs
week at Freedmen's Hospital an I6ozel
successful ia each case Ire 1e.lI -
is q gentleman Of culture slIgIoS3 f,a
and hiss an engaging address sIS IiSs,Isgs
ness Of character that wins 'Fl',ssl
among all classes. He is giVlL5t Lt5tminE
mems Hospital magnificent 1'
tTatiOn,
The colored American., 1899-12-02

The Negro should cease to be his
own worst enemy. Let us help all to
build who show a disposition to rise.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
Miss Burroughs in Louisville,

Miss Burroughs in LoulS''-
Miss Mamie u. Burroughs W.
taking a course in domestic scieI~
Louisville, KY, under Miss SOUS.
doing finely. Some ObJectl0l
made to her st fret on accOup'
color, but Miss Burroughs lh1 r.. -,
'ual ability and and refined - -
soon made her favOTits, ala sl1 3
stands second IN a large class, OF ,',sl
she is the only Afro American n'1 IT,,
Mis- Burroughs is a convincing -.
and is in frequent demand oy L'
vii e's literary orgs slizA ions
The colored American., 1899-12-02

North Carolina takes new hope from
the defeat of the Georgia HaTdick bill.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

The world tips its hat TO success and
asks no explanations. Theref re, suc'
ceed,
The colored American., 1899-12-02

The COlored American has no pa
tience with apologists or trimmers.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Dsad-The Infamous HsTdwick bill
in G9Crgia
The colored American., 1899-12-02

At this Thanksgiving season, de
spite the dark clouds that hover about
Us, The Colored American has much
to be thankful for.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13
arha cnrd-PlarIng puchess.r =

A queer story has reacned London
about the "card-playing duchess, "
whose fondness for the card table has
earned her that appellation. 1t comes
from a seaside resort, where the duke
and duchess have a family mansion.
Card parties on the lawn on Sunday
afternoons are said to have been made
a feature Of the present country sea-
son. and as the lawn is visible from the
high road. shocked churchgoers wit
Messing the spectacle have been moved
to protestation. Eastern Daily Press.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13
spciaI Holiday Rates

For students and teachers. To en-
able students and teachers of Education
al Institutions to visit their homes dur
ring the holidays the NJ. X. &. T. Ry.,
will sell ION certificate PLAN tickets at
one and one third fare 10 points in Mis-
souri and Kansas. and one and one fifth
fare 10 points in the Indian Territory.
Tickets on sale on closing day Of school
and day following, mot later than Dec.
"a, and limited to return not later than
Jan. 10th.
For particulars relative 10 certificate
plan" etc. call on ]. T. clapper.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13

After a Mohammedan wedding the
bridegroom sees the face Of his un-
known bride for the first time in her
apartment. AS he enters the bride sa-
lutes him by kissing his hand. Her
head is covered by veil, which he re-
moves. at the same time presenting
Jewels to her which are termed the
price Of the uncovering Of the face.
He then spreads the veil on the floor
and kneels on it while he says a pray
ar. the bride in the meantime stand
ing on les edge behind him. At the
close of the prayer they seat them
selves on a difan, and an old attend
ant shows them In a mirror the re-
Election Of their united faces. Supper
is eaten by the happy pair alone. but
not until the bride. after every de-
vice known to the bridegroom is used.
can be induced to speak. Once she ut
ters a wor5 he claps his hands and sup
Der Is brought to them. Meat is not
used at tais meal because Of a belief
that It would lead 10 future bicker-
ings between them. Eggs. sweets and
fruits are served.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13

Bicycle lnew one) 10 trade in on a
saddle horse or will trade for a saddle.
Enquire here.
For rent--the house formerly occu-
pied by W. Fl. Tbbils, 10 the south
part OF town. VIM. Chouteau.
Farm for sale or trade for town
property in Vinita. Three miles
southwest Of town, 400 acres under
good fence, l7O acres broke land, bal
ance good grass land. S. II. Hawkins,
Einlta. wi2-l3 dl5-22
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13
A FrightfuI BIunder

Will often cause horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, the best in the world, will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
old sores, fever sores, ulcers, boils,
felons, corns, all skin eruptions. Best
pile cure on earth. Only 25c a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by A.W. Fore.
mans and Peoples drug stores.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13
Thursday Nicht,s Show.

Harry Martell's South Before the
War Co. is billed for Thursday
night at the opera house. The ap-
pearances are that it is a crackin'
good show, and as our people know a
whole lot about the south-some of
them Before the war-the prospects
are that there will be good attend
ance
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13
Holiday Excursion Rates

Via M. K. & T. Ry. One fare for
round trip to stations within 200 miles
of Vinita. Minimum full fare, 50 cents;
minimum half fare, rs cents. Tickets
will be on sale December 20, "a, rs, 90
and 81, 1899, and January /, 1900, final
limit to return January 2, 1900.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13

/ @. K K.
5 MEAT
! MARKET
Holiday Excursions

Via Frisco Line to points within 200
miles; also to points in Tennessee, Miss
issippi, Georgia, Alabama the Cardinals
Virginia and Florida One fare for
round trip. Ask the agent for further
particulars.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13
National Live Stock Association

Meeting at Fort Worth, Texas, January
I6 to IS, 1900, For above named occa-
sion the M. x. & T. Ry will sell tickets
at one fare, sIo.45, for round trip. Dates
Of sale January IA and is, limited to re-
turn leaving Fort Worth January n to
H.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13
N INT DEPARTMENT.

thing. hire help. rent property secure a
situation or get married. lose or find any
thing. you can profitable use this column.
Price; 2,s cents a line for each nsertion-no
transaction for less than 10 cents.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13

Miss Boodle-Count, how do you
know that your diamonds are genuine?
Count Gitto-By ze advances of ze
awnbrolzaire.-Tit-
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-13
Mrs. WnIIam Wand IS sIck.

Trying hard to snow this evening.
Pryor Farley has been very i'll for
the past few days.
Mrs. p. l.. Soper came up from
Muskogee this morning
Have your engraving done at the
Bee jewelry store.
The son Of William O'Neal, of
Woodley, died last night.
Fine perfumes? Yes; we have them,
Peoples Drag Store.
Mrs. L. II. Thompson is able to sit
up again after short illness.
Fine stationary and toilet articles,
Peoples Drug Store.
Taylor Crutchfeld goes to Oklahoma
City tomorrow for few days visit.
TO have beautiful clear white
clothes, use Red Cross Ball Blue.
Mrs. Churchill has been i'll for some
days but was much better this morn
ing.
Use the best soap, powder and per
fume, found at Peoples Drug Store.
Mrs. IL. L. Elliott, living some dis
tance south OF The CITY, has typhoid
fever.
Q. W. Collins Of Kansas City arrived
this morning Oh visit to his nephew,
Tom Collins.
Red Gross ball Blue delights the
slaundress. Large package only Ct
Miss Mabel Miller is cashier at the
Jumbo store during the absence Of
Miss Ledbetter.
Charley McComb proudly led a fine
span Of mules OUT of town last even
ing-a new purchase.
Gee Sheets is in the city and will be
found at A.. NJ. Brooks. Leave all
orders for tuning pianos with him.
Miss Matte Williams is endeavor-
Jug 70 form an elocuJion class, to be
instructed down town.
w. II. Kornegay joined an agent Of
the Deerlng Co. aJ the train this
and went TO CaJoosa.
Remember | do engraving on gold
and silver, plain or ornamental. Au-
gust Scnliecker, jeweler and optician
Miss Laura Rowland, superintend-
enL Of the Blind school at Ft. Gibson,
came up on the morning train.
Mrs. Dash aud daughter, Of Clinton
Mo-, left for Texas today after
weeks visit with Mrs. Craudall.
A. l.. Churchill came home from
St. Louis this morning. The weather
u that burg ne says was horrible.
No aluml No ammonial Finest
home made bread In town, made by
Mrs. Skelly, for sale at Chilson's.
Phone i10.
miss Cora Welch came down from
Parsons yesterday, where she had /
)een attending college, returning to
Ter home at Seneca, last evening.
No man can work we'll with tor
I'D liver or constipated bowels. A
ew doses OF Prickly Ash bitters will
quickly remove this condition ard
make work pleasure.
Richard Kilgore died this morning
It eight O'Clock at the Two Friends
estaurant and was buried this after
loon under the auspices OF the grand
lrmy, OF which he was a member.
The household remedy is Hunts
Lightning oil. All aches and pains
quickly relieved. Satisfaction or money
efunded. A. w. Foreman.
The W. G. T. U. will hold their
.egular Mothers Meeting with Mrs.
stretch, Thursday afternoon, from
} to4. Mothers are cordially invited |
10 be present. Subject: "The Moth
srs' Own Culture" F"
Bloating after eating, Indigestion,
aatulence or water brash, may be
luickly corrected through the use Of |
Prickly Ash bitters. 1t strengthens
digestion, cieauses aud regulates the
bowels. Sold by Chapman & Briggs.