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The colored American., 1899-12-02
EDUCATIONAL NOTES.

The Ref5rmer, (Richmond, Va) icon.
tains tie folio wing item, which should
carry much encouragement to young
people who aspire to teach. Washing
ington is Cvercrowded with splendid
talent that might be utilized to advan-
tage by our Virginia neighbors. Our
boys and girls and should not permit
desire TO remain here rob them gold
en- opportunities abroad. The Reform
er says:
The demand for cOlOTt d teachers in
ali sections of the stG te has been great
er this year than for several years. With
The workshop closed against many of
our young men, we would advise them
To pre- pare themselves for the examina,
tiCns to be e next year as the de
mands will be in excess Of those Of this
year
1t is not generally known that Mrs.
Penelope Booth, wife of DR.. G, c.
Booth OF Evanston, was the first wo-
man OF the race to teach IN the public
schools Of New England.
Livingstone College has 100 stu dents
more than it had this time last year.
All things being equal, this bids fair
to be very encouraging session from
start TO finish.
Miss Gertrude V. Mahoney is sue
ceeding admirably as a German teach
er in the public schools of Indianapolis.
Ia the death OF Prof. T. T.. Buford
which occurred at New Castle last week
the cOlOred race in Kentucky loses
brilliant. able and aggressive leader.
The best years of his life had been given
to uplifting of his downtrodden people.
He was prominent in church and se-
cret society circles, leading educator,
active politician, and esteem of bis
lie to the fullest extent.
An Industrial home for boys and
girls was opened November 80, in Co.
lumbis, 3. e, The promoters have
been able to purchase ten thousand
dollars worth Of valuable property in
the last three months, near the city OF
Columbia, and have 3I61a acres and
The colored American., 1899-12-02
READINGS BY MR.CHEsNUTT

Author OF 'sCOnjure Woman" En-
tertains Large Audience.
Charles w. Chesnutt, author of "rhe
CODjure Woman" The Wife of His
Youth, ,"-tne latter to be issued this
month-and other stories of Negro life,
both in the South and Moth, read
The colored American., 1899-12-02
LEGAL NOTICE.

1n the supreme Court of the District of Col
Docket 40. -'N' -O1oA
On motion of the plaintiff, bv Mr.. r. 9,
Sm'th, her solicitor, it is ordered that
Ine deIendant, James :. KiDIoch cause his
apE eafance 10 be entered herein on or befOra
@ tue 1rst rule-dRy OccurFins forty days aftel
lnlA day: otnerW sc the cause will he nrocead
ed with as in case of default
ne OBJECT OF this suit is for absolute df :,
toIee t'o upon The grounds of cruelty aud desef.
a COPY OF this order shall be published once
, CT week % IN fne Washington Law Reporter
.S go, d nS Colored american, for three sue.
TRUE Copy. TEST: RVfba Court
JOB BARNARD, Justice, sc.
j X. Young, Clerk, Sc
By Frej. C. O'COnneI Assistant Clerk
The colored American., 1899-12-02

BILL FOR CONGRESS TO PUNISH LINcHERS.
This bill, drafted by Edward Evere t
Blown, a Boston lawyer, has been
adopted by The Black Mans Burden
Relief Association of Illinois, aud sub
mitted by DR.. J. IL. Mcgee, president;
". q. Anderson secretary, to their
Senator's and Congressmen, from which
to prepare a bill that will meet the
conditions an remedy the evils com.
planned Of The measure provides:
w herever any number of m=n as
semble tOgether in any state or ter
ritOry OF the United States with the IN
tent 10 lake the life Of any P rsOn who
has been accused of the com omission O1
sny criminal Ctfense, without due pro
cess oflaW by lynching, burning, cut
ting, IL ali ming or by taxing the life Ol
any person so accused by any unIaw fu
means, Sucn scI shall be declared 8
crime against the government of The
Uulttd States and WhOever Is privy tO
suchinleut or present. aiding in the com
mission of such Utfense, shall be tried
IN any Unit COurf, and If convicted
{. ! be punished by death.
And IL Is further enacted that the
PTesident Of the United States shall
nave the right to interfere in any state
OF territory Of the United States where
men assemble together for the purpose
O' the lyhching any person"
The colored American., 1899-12-02
WANTED-A STENOGRAPHER.

would like TO secure a first class male
Stenographer and type writer, and VIII 1tVs
permanent position TO the right kfnd of a
young man, He must nave fair education
aho good habits; must be able TO take down
0lctallon readily and possess up-tods te ideas
etc. single man preferred, Refere ces re-
CURED address Business, care The CoIored
American, Washington, ID, G. ~
The colored American., 1899-12-02

T. Garner, MIR. a. n. CALtie'd. Mis-.
Rosetta F.. Lawson, Miss Ella b 1ston
and otbeTs. Among the invited guests
usre. Dr.. and MIS-. Csbaniss. Revs. l.
Ffsog. Hill. j. E. Robinson. There
vsrs Dresent also Deacons Jarvis, Beale
and Stewart. The program included
sD invocation by DR.. Rivers, singing
bv the choir, solo by Etr. Taylor and
welcome address by Mrs. Lawson and
Miss Jones. Mr.. A. n. Garfield gave
prg,t!csl illustration OF the re-
msTkable work that had been accomp-
HsBed bv Dr.. Brooks during his II
yasrs I'd mini tration here and said tn Al
during his he speakeI's) association
with Dr.. Brooks 10 temperance m5et-
mos and conventions he had learned 10
love him because of his manly and
Christian courage IN behalf of right and
trufn. NIr. Can field concluded by pay
ing high tribute to the charch and
pastor. Hon. w Lyons, Register OF the
Treasury made a very unique address
IN which he ompnmented very highly
me work and labers of DR.. Brooks. de
spoke Of the power aud Influence OF the
ministry n moulding public sentiment
and IN influencing the people blth IN
politics aud IN Christian wOfk. MISS
Ella Boston, representing the com
mittee of one hundred who were III
charge of the anniversary, made pre-
sentation address, at the conclusion o.
which DR.. Brooks found h mself the
happy recipient of beautiful gold
watch given IN behalf of the church, a
slight token of their love and es'esm
Dr. Brooks with eyes sparkling with
delight, responded In short, but ap
pTOpriate address.
After the bsnedlctiOn by Rev. A. L,
Garner, the invited guests and friends
repaired TO the basement where re
iFesnmtnts were served TO all fee.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Mrs, c. NJ Barker, who has lived for
so many years at 1886 o street n. W.,
is now pleasantly located at 1906 z ST.,
n. W
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Rev. d. A. Graham is visiting the
Sou thern Conferences in interest OF
Payne Seminary. He reports S217 in
cash and $500 in subscriptions from the
Pittsburg conference. His book in
ciudes 81, 600 in subscriptions to da'e.
The Maryland Home For FTiendless
C)lOred Children is an institution just
established to supply long felt need
In tho practical decesse Of the Sim
mons Home, there were Ief. a number
of poor helpless young coIOred girls
with no one TO care for them. The
Marylandi Home purposes to take
ehaFgelOf these, and 10 lay the founda
tion for great Home-a credit and or
nament to the NepTO.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.

MISS =. +. Jones' Boarding and Day School
for Girls Fourth Year, College Prens rStoTv
Acaoem lc.and Primary Departments Terms
very reasonable. Apply for circulars TO NJ Iss
?. r; JOINS, III Brooklyn Street, West PhiIa.
delphiR, ia.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Colored Baptists of Georgia under
the leadership of Rev. E. K. Love have
begun the NegIo Baptist College by
purchasing 255 acres of land on which
fine building, suitable for college pur-
poses is to be erected.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
We Will lend any amount from $40 up.
On Household Furniture,
Money to Loan

~ = AN->-A = AAI~s I 4A-NOSs Ell.
Ifyou are iG need of money. we desire to
intor m Sou OF our new method. We can So
cure you loan on an easy monthly payment
plan, al less cost than before, and below tke
rate OF any other com mpany in the city. You
can pay ID full at any time after loan IS So.
cured, and IL VIII only cost you for such time
as lou have had the money. Our business lis
tir1ctly private, and ali applications are
treaieu c0nndenfIally. II you nave a loan
win any DINER concern, you can secure loan
through US To pay IL and get more money If
eee1red. IL will pay vOu 10 call and see as
before going elsewhere. We are ready at
any ana all times Daring Office hours 10 give
Information concerning our business Tneth.
oos, and yea Will receive courteous treat
nent.
CAPITAL,
LOAN GUARANTEE 90
602 F ST. n, "
The colored American., 1899-12-02

one brick building valued at three
thousand dollars, besides other small
cottages. They will be able to accomo-
date about 25 children.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
The Brave Jester.

Lord Malmesbury used to relate 6 good story told him by one of Napo Icons officers-an incident of the Pen insular campaign.
 The French officer was reconnoiter ing with three or four troopers when they came suddenly upon young En gllsh officer similarly occupied, mount ed on a superb thoroughbred horse Summoned by the French colonel to surrender, he quietly cantered away with a mocking smile on his face.
 The Frenchman, who rode a heavy horse, pursued at full gallop. The En- glishman allowed him to get quite close. Then kissing his hand, and leaving him behind, he shouted, point ing to his horse, "A Norman horse, sir. ''
 Again the Frenchman pursued, threatening to shoot his enemy if he did not surrender. He went so far as to point a pistol at him, but the weapon missed fire.
 With a roar of laughter, the young Englishman shouted again, Made at Versailles, sir," and giving the thor oughbred his head, was soon out of sight.
 It was most amusing to hear the old colonel tell this story and describe his rage, adding, however, that he had al- ways felt glad that he had not shot "the brave joker."-Youth's Compan- ion
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
Willing to obIiee.

Smoking cigarette the other night in the north I heard story which, s5 far as l know, is new. A proud old lady swept indignantly up to the door of a railway carriage at York station. A schoolboy was leaning half way out of the compartment, refectively making a cigarette, and, after the fashion of the English schoolboy, not caring for any body. "Is this a smoking compartments" asked the dame, with scathing voice. No, madam, |" replied the boy polite ly, raising his cap. "If you want a smoking compartment, you will find one a little lower down"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
How Much Seed to the Acrer

When wheat is selling at low price the average farmer is apt to be some what more liberal about sowing seed than he would be if 1t were worth a high price. Whatever the price may be, it is waste to sow more seed than is nee essary for the production of the largest crop the soil will mature.
 The amount of seed depends some what on several conditions. If the land is in thorough condition, the soil moist and the weather favorable, there is good reason for believing that three pecks of wheat is sufficient to produce a good crop. If the land is in bad condi- ton, the soil too wet or too dry, the weather unfavorable, six pecks is often not too much.
 A series of experiments at the Ohio experiment station indicated five or six pecks as the best quantity of wheat to SOW. It is probable that five pecks on comparatively new'or fertile land h as much as can proftably be used. A greater quantity produces so many plants that they interfere with each eth er.-Farmer's Voice.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
TRAINING A WARHORSE.
How He Is Taught to Stand the Blaze
 and Thunder of Battle.


 and Thunder of Battle. A warhorse is broken to be steady under fire by tying ropes to his legs. While the animal is down on the ground the officer takes a pistol and fires it close to his ear. Then in rapid order he fires the weapon over his back, under his neck, between his legs, anywhere that an opening presents itself during the horses futile struggles. Not until he sinks back exhausted, all a-tremble and showing the whites of his eyes, does the pistol practice cease.
 After two or three lessons of this kind it is considered safe to mount him with a bridle furnished with curb bit. Up to this time the horse has never felt a curb. The light snaffie is still retained, and the curb bridle is only given gen. tie pressure at first, just enough to let him know that it is there. Gradually the strength of the pull is increased, and with this safeguard the horse is taught to stand fire from his riders pis- tol or carbine.
 In carbine practice the horse must be thoroughly broken. as both hands are required in using this weapon, whereas with the pistol the rider may retain the bridle with one hand.
 Then comes saber practice, and that is another trial to the horse. Again is he thrown to the ground, and he proba- bly, can't understand why he should have to suffer Ais indignity all over again, for he has learned that lesson very we'll. But when the bright blade of the saber, with quick thrusts fash ing before his eyes and cutting the air in close proximity to his ears, appears to him he Is again terror stricken.
 But the lesson he has learned from the smell of gunpowder stands him i'll good stead, and he soon gets over his fear. And even with a man on his back and another mounted upon seasoned horse coming at him with saber raised in the air or slashing left and right he knows that it is all part of his educa tion and something to be expected. So he stands his ground or cavorts about the other horse while the two troopers indulge in their saber practice. York World.
 0rIgin of the Days of the Week.
 Sunday, the day devoted to the wor- ship of the sun by our forefathers. Mon day, the day devoted to the worship of the moon by our forefathers. Tuesday, the day devoted to the worship of Tieu or Tyw, the god of war Wednesday, the day devoted to the worship of Woden or Odin, the god of wind Thursday, the day devoted to the wor ship of Thor, the god of thunder. Fri day, the day devoted to the worship of Freya or Friga, the Venus of the north. Saturday, tbe day devoted 10 the wor- ship of Saturn, the god of agriculture. or Satyr. the god of the forest
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
His EIntfornl.

And why?" she asked, "are you so strongly in favor of annexing all this conquered territory? Do you believe that we can extend our trade relations more easily if we bring all those islands under our jurisdiction than if we with draw and let them govern themselves or do you take your stand upon the broad grounds of humanity and the ex- tension of clvilizatlon?"
 'Weally, ew," he replied, 'T haven't thought of the propositions you men, ton. but we need more room for golf links"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
The Best Seeds Abso,ute1v N.c.ss,rv

We cannot too strongly nor too often urge the supreme importance of planting seeds that are perfectly pure and fresh. Seeds that are of fered at cheap prices are almost invariably Oi doubtful origin and uncertain age, sure to cause the planter appointment and loss. The thoughtful planters only surety lies in buy ing seeds sent out by conscientious and trust worthy house. A vast number of American gard ner have (and have hadf or years) the utmost confidence in seeds that bear the name, D. NJ. Ferry & Co.,, Detroit, Mich. The present genera tiOn of planters can hardly remember the time when Ferry's Seeds were not on sale every where each year and as regularly planted by thousands-with the greatest faith in the un- varying quality of the seeds and in the integri- ty of the firm that grew them. Every planter, whether already buyer of Ferry's Seeds or not, should send for Ferry's Seed Annual for 1899. It is mailed free to anyone who writes for it.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
To the Point.

A young foreigner had recently arriv- ed in London from his native country, and some friends of his family arranged a dinner in his honor. The evening ar rived, the guests invited to meet hi;n were assembled, but the young fellow did not appear. A friend called on him the next day and, reminding him that he had accepted the invitation, inquired why he had not been present. His reply was ingenious.
 "I vas not hungry" he said.-Lon- don Tit Bits.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
stlII fhe Boss.

They had been chums during their :hcoldays, but had drifted apart. Years after they met again.
 What became of that auburn haired mes girl that used to be the boss ten- player in our set?''
 ! married her, l" replied the other.
 And does she still play tennis?" cried his friend.
 No, was the reply, and lc%k of
 ass stole oyer his face, "but she's
 the boss. "-Chicago News.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
TREE OF TIBET.
Fabulous Prices Paid For the Leaves
 of the Sacred Growth.

of the Sacred Growth.
 Few persons probably have heard of .he marvellous tree of Tibet Neverthe- less for long. time it has enjoyed a great reputation in the east. It is a sa- cred tree, and fabulous prices were paid for a few of it's leaves.
 In his Souvenirs de Voyage au Tibet" Pero Hue speaks of this won- derful tree. It is essentially of literary and artistic turn of mind and has the rtrange habit of producing images and hieroglyphics upon its leaves Some times religious figures take the place of the letters. Pere Hue called the myste- rious thing "the tree of a thousand images. y These images are found on the leaves, on the stems and on the trunk. Near the temple of Buddha, in the village of Liousar, Tibet, this great tree has stood for years, the plague and the puzzle of all the botanists who have ever received the gift of faith.
 A great antiquity was given to the tree; indeed it was claimed that it had existed from time immemorial. But an investigation not many years ago proved the images on the tree to be fakes. The trick was simple enough, like every oth- CT trick when it is found out. In the spring and in the summer on dark nights lama, endowed with acroEatic power, with his pockets full of hand stamps, climbed all through the tree and stamped the leaves with all sorts of holy images and characters. the most numerous being the following formula: "Om mane padone om" (Glory to Buddha in the. lotus) This is also stamped upcn the bark, and the leaves and portions of the bark are sold to wis. itO~S
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
TWO GRATEFUL WOMEN
Restored to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
"Can Do My Own Work"
Mrs. PATRICK DANEHY,

Mrs. PATRICK DANEHY,
 West Winsted, Conn, writes;
 "DEAR MRS. PNKHAM:-It is wits pleasure that I write to you of the benefit have derived from using your wonderful Vegetable Compound. Twas very ill, suffered with female weak ness and displacement of the womb.
 ''Icouldnot tsleepatnight, had to walk the floor, suffered so with pain in my side and small of my back. Was trou- bled with bloating, and at times would faint away; had a terrible pain in my heart, a bad taste in my mouth all the time and would vomit; but now, thanks to Mrs. Pinkham and her Vegetable Compound, I feel we'll and sleep we'll, can do my work without feeling tired; do not bloat or have any trouble whatever.
 ''I sincerely thank you for the good advice you gave me and for what your medicine has done for me-
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
HoWs rHIs9

." offer One Hui fred Dollars Reward for any SC Of catarrh Ghat cannot be dured by Halls Catarrh Cure.l
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. 0aeney for the last 15 years, and believe him nerfecll- honorable in all business transactions nd financially able Co carry out any obligation ade by their firm.
 JEST & TRuAx. Wholesale Druggists Toledo, O. iALDfSG, KINSAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug ists, Toledo, O.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act g directly upon the blood and mucous sur ces Of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold all druggists. Testimonials free.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
Ensanff1I.

"There is no denying" exclaimed the Chinese emperor, "that China is a great country Our nation is one whose importance the world cannot fail to recognize.
 "The other countries aro the ones who carry on the real contests. '' mildly suggested Lii Hung Chang.
 "I know it. But Ire the stakes
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
Coal is a storehouse of colors, medi- cines, perfumes and explosives.

We pay $1O0if we cannot prove that we can save you MONEY on everything you buy, We are saving the people of the Pacific Coast thousands of dollars every month. For full particulars, address, Gil bert Clements Sons, 21S California St. San Francisco, Cal, Wholesale and Retailers of family Supplies.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07

/ Up to November 8, according to mail advices from France to the Cali fornia Fruit Grower, there had been sold over 1OO,00O,OOO pounds of the new crop of prunes. The demand for ex- port to England, Germany, Russia. Holland and Belgium was active. and in France the scarcity of other fruit caused a great demand for prunes. Only about one-third of the crop re- mained in first hands. Prices were firm.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
To Her Adyautape.

'Well," said the corporars wife, "I suppose the boys did suffer a good deal on account of the poor quality and the scarcity of food, but for my part I'm glad of It."
 "Oh, Mrs. Whitestripes," her neigh bor exclaimed, "how can you say such a thing? It's wicked
 Maybe 1t Is, but my husband hasn't had a single complaint to make about my cooking since he got home"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
TRy AILEN,s FooT-EAsE

A powder to be shaken in the shoes. At this season of the year your feet feel .wOllen. nervous and uncomfortable. If you have smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens FoOt-Ease. It rests and comforts makes walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous spots. Re heves cOrns and bunions of all pain and is acerta:n cure for Chil plains, Sweating ,Hamp Jr frosted feet. We have over thirty thous- lnd testimonials. Try it to-dag Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Address, Allen s. 0lm- sted. Le Roy.~N. |.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
A HousehoIder,s Oninion.

Wickwire-I don't exactly like the idea of calling one of the new ships of war the American Girl.
 Yabsley-What IS the matter with 1t?
 Wickwire-It sounds too tame. The Hired Girl would give a much better Idea of destruction and desolRtion.- Indianapolis Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
ATemperance Thirst Ouencher.

Rev. George Charles, the clerical sec retary of the Church of England Ten. perance Society in the Diocese of Can terbury, states that the best "sustainer and thirst quencher' he knows of is made of this formulas -Four ounces of white oatmeal four, six ounces of lump sugar, and the juice of one lemon Pour one gallon of boiling water upon it in a large jar. Drink when cool. Ii is best made overnight for the next day."
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07

Say, Chonnie, how would yer like to be married to dat little nibsey queen of Holland2 Wouldn't dat be great?"
 'Naw, I wouldn't want none O dat. Me Uncle Ike married a girl wit hun dred and fifty dollars, and she ain't never let i'm say his soul was his own since"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07

''Those two fellows over in the cor ner seem to have a very interesting subject. They've been talking at each other as hard as possible for an hour and a half."
 "Yes; one of them has a little boy who has just learned to walk and the others baby cut its first tooth day be fore yesterday"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07

Senator Mitchell introduced a bill amending the existing law in regard to volunteer soldiers homes so as to ad- init volunteers who were disabled by the war with Spain. About 20OO men are affected by the proposed amend- mont
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07
Trouble,

"Do you think the United States will want all our colonial possessions% asked one discontented Spaniard.
 "No," replied the other. "Ttey'H leave us just enough islands to keep us in continual hot water over naval ap- propriations. s."-Washington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-07

In Japan very useful accomplish ment taught children is the use of both hands in writing and other work hence there are no right or left handed peo- pie, as rule, but both hands are used indiscriminately.