davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-26
SYNONS DOING WELL.

B,llet IL Extracted aud tho Wounded
General May Recover.
CAPE Town, Oct. 26.-Intelligence
received here Tuesday from Natal says
the bullet has been extracted from the
wound of General Symons, who was
struck down while leading his troops at
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-26

around spellbound. They sang "Trans.
vaal Volkslied" with immense fervor
The one subject Of their talk was
thei- resolute determination to fight to
the last for me independence of their
cnnptrv
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04
MAY PARTIES.
sodallty May Ball.

On last Tuesday evening the capaclt,
OF that popular hall--Twin City-wal
taxed to its utmost, and brilliant
throng was assembled to partake OF thu
general Publications and to witness as
special feature OF the evening, that beau
tiiul and Rrace-diaplayIng dance from
"The Queens Lace Handkerchief" rem
dered by several OF the young Society
buds and beaux OF the Twin Cities.
The occasion was the May Ball, given
by st. Peter Claver's SodalIty, and the
public needs no further assurance than
the mere mention Of this name to be con.
vinced OF the success OF and general en-
j0yment experienced on this occasion.
BrOse'a orchestra, the name OF which
speaks for itself. was In attendance, and
previous to the arrival OF the dancers,
the expectant throng ailayed their impa-
tienee by tripping the light fantastic toe.
The first special number was a dance
by number OF the young children OF the
city, which was applauded very highly
by the audience. The little ladies' were
very tastefully arrayed and looked like
veritable fairies, while the young gentle
men exhibited the knightly spirit, in a
manner that would have done Justice to
eOme of their seniors.
Then, as II neared fhe hour of ten, the
full melody Of the orchestra suddenly
burst forth with strains OF q Spanish
waltz. to which music the participants
OF the dance from the Queens Lace
Handkerchief" made their grand entire
and proceeded TO render that nu Der 10 q
manner that was laudIblein the extreme.
The young ladies' were beautifully at
tired In airy, fairy gowns, and the
gentlemen were spotless in conventional
full dress. The graces of the former, and
the aallantfy and courtly spirit OF the
latter, were the much commented fea-
lures of the dance. The young ladies
Miss Queenle Harper, white dotted
null over Cardinal tafiefa. Liberty silk
trimmings. pearls; Miss Jessie Williams.
white Paris muslin over white taifeta,
girdle OF turquoise blue moire, coral
beads.
Miss Bessis Mills, white organdy over
white silk, eimilax garnitures.
Miss Marie Armstrong, canary cOlOred
organdy, over canary silk, trim mingH Oi
black velvet and Spanish lace. sapphire
chatelaine.
The gentlemen participants were
Messrs. w. II. Reynolds. VIM. French.
Timothy Howard and Carlos Williams.
The last. but not least. feature OF the
program was the entrance and corona
tion OF the May Queen. Miss Nellie Brown
acted In that exalted capacity and was
very charming indeed. IN a creation ri
Mousseline de sole over " le green silk,
with cerise ribbon trimmings,
She was preceded by twelve young at.
tendants the foremost OF whom bore the
crown OF natural flowers, which was
placed on her head by Hon. Fred l.. Nc
Ghee. The audience then proceeded 10
pay their reepects TO the Queen, and
after a few moments intermlssion the
dancing program was resumed, and II
was with reluctance that the guests do
parted when the "Home. Sweet Home
waltz was played.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04
FOR TWIN-ClTY ArIERICAN
READERS
A Valuable Booklet Free.

Any reader of THE Tw1N-CrTY
AMERICAN cont emplating the pur-
chase of piano or organ will receive
free, postpaid upon application, a
booklet treating on the piano and
organ question. 1t will prove a val
liable guide to parties not fully posted.
A postal card with your namo and
address will secure you one and If
carefully read will make it possible
for you to select from the numerous
makes reliable instrument at the
proper price and terms. The supply
is limited, so address at once "Piano
andOrgan Guide, "TwIN-CITY AMER
ICAN office.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04

one at present, but in our opin-
ion, 1t is only question Of time
when the Federal Government
will be forced to exercise its
powers in such cases.
Another gratifying feature
of the case was the deterrnina-
ton of the Governm c n t,
through Attorney General
Griggs, to ferret out the evil
dence that would justify the
conviction of the accused. The
following letter from the Attor-
ney General to Prof. b. T.
Washington, of Tuskegee, illus
trates the. Governments deter
mination to secure the convic-
ton of those indicted for the
crime.
WASHINGTON, d. O., April 13.-Dear
Sir:-The President has referred to me
your letter Of the 9Th inst, relative 10 the
trial Of the persons accused Of lynchiDg
the colored postmaster and his family at
Lake City, South Carolina.
! am glad TO inform you that this de-
partment. in connection with the Post
Office Department, has spared no expense
and devoted all possible time to ferret
out the evidence that would justify the
conviction Of the guilty parties. have
employed as special counsel for the
United States one OF the ablest lawyers
in Charleston, aud man having a wider
influence at the bar and among the better
class Of the people than any other I
could find. The special inspectors and
detectives have worked night and day for
months to secure the evidence. II the
prosecution fails II viii only be because
the jury will not convict In the face OF
clear evidence. l assure you that the
Government has done all IN its power to
punish these men. Respectfully yours,
JOHN N. dHIdos,
Attorney General.
The letter very strongly ex-
plains itself, and its signifi-
canoe is greater than we would
ordinarily comprehend. 1t will
be sure to afford a deep feeling
of gratitude and consolation to
all law-abiding Americans, both
black and white. With such
determination to maintain law
and order, we recommend that
the Federal Government pay
it's respects to the Georgia bar
barians and see If it is not pos
sible to invoke few elements
of civilization in that state.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04
Ladies, Phill,p,ne Ciub.

On last Monday evening, one OF the
most significant socials OF the season
was the May Party given by the Ladies'
PbillIplne Club. At an early hour the
lnvltees had assembled. and to- the en-
deariug strains OF a waits, played BY an
excellent orchestra, were gracefully en-
ioying the fleeting moments. After
dancing and indulglng In merry repartee
around the punch bowl, Miss Mary
white, Messrs. +. c. Nelson, Thos. Scott,
Jas. Cunningham and J. III. Scott were
given the task OF acting as judges In the
Grand March. The most appropriately
dressed and graceful lady of the occasion
was to be honored the Queen OF May.
Mr.. Phil Hale. In a very neat little
speech. presented to the judges a very
beautiful wreath OF large American
Beauties. After the Grand March, which
was thoroughly artistic throughout,
and after great meditation OF the judges
Mrs. Fanny Johnson was crowned.
amidst applause, the Queen OF May. The
gathering was select and well adapted
10 the hail.
The dancing program v as unique and
all especially eninyed the lanciers In
honor az the colored Troops.
The Ladies' Paillipine Cub lseomposed
OF all married women aud Il Was through
the active services of Madames G. l.
Britton. president; T. Buek.er, ylee-pres
ident; q. johnson. secretary; and j. Kin
slow, treasurer. that all were permitted
10 spend an enjoy able evening.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04
Thirty Years of Freedom
An Entertainment and Play Given by
the Young People of St. Peters A.
M. z. Church.

Standing room was at a premium last
Friday evening at st. Peters A. NJ.
church to witness the play, 'Thirty Years
OF Freedom gwen by the young people
OF the church. Refreshments were
served after the play, and although to
date, the proceeds from the sale of
tickets have not been delivered. some-
thing over eighty-seven dollars have been
realized. The ice cream and cake were
sold early and profitable disposition
conld have been made of much more.
The play was in four acts, portrayinp
the South IN slavery, as we'll as different
phases OF our life since, as the result OF
education and environment. Every one
did nobly. Miss Burnice Blair's aAunt
Savannah and her Interpretation OF the
disposition OF an ex-slave was decidedly
good.
The entertainment and play were ar
ranged under the supervision Of Mrs. w.
,. Brooks, who has been most energetic
~ providing furniture for the church.
Tins IS the second entertainment which
has been given to pay for the new CARPET
OF over three hundred yards, now on the
fioor OF the church, and when all of the
proceeds OF this entertainment are
summed up it is estimated that the
same will have be. n paid for
All who were there showed by their
untiring energy and sacrifice that thew
have the work OF st. Peter at heart. The
members OF st. Peter, together with the
pastor, Rev. W. S. Brooks, and his ener-
gefic wife, are to be congratulated for the
beautifnl, large edifice that they have
sIleesssied in building here for the cause
Of God AMI humanity.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04
FRANK PRESTON.
An Inventive Genius and Manufacturer
His Success in the Business World.

We feel safe in saying that there is no
one in the Twin Cities who, by constant
application and hard work is doing
more to benefit himself and his race
than is Mr.. Frank Preston. Only eleven
years ago he decided to seek livelihood
in the northwest; and, accompanied by
Mrs. Preston. he came from Springfield
Ohio, to Minneapolis, where they have
made their home.
Mr.. Preston, although not man oi
letters, nor striking appearance, is OF
strong individuality, with an inventive
mind, which he has not failed to cult
vate. He says: II have always been
making something" And at one time
he invented railroad automatic gate,
which train, running at rate OF xty
miles an hour, could open and close. II
was patented but he negligently let it GO
by default. Later he also invented a
dauber for applying polish to all sorts Of
tan-colored, and patent-leather shoes. He
had a few manufactured and then
stopped, but the demand increased &c
rapidly that he was forced to place
"Preston's Economy Dauber" upon the
market.
Mr.. Preston is attracting attention to
day in the business world as manu-
facturer OF what is known as "Preston'i
High Grade Polish" For some years,
he has been experimenting ON polishes
He says: 81 saw that most polish foI
tan aGG patent leather shoes had tend
ency ~ crack them, and so Just decided
to fix mp something" Starting on bees.
wax aud tallow, he has run the gauntlet
OF grease and wax, studying the com
position OF various shoe leather, until al
last, after "toil and care" he has placed
upon the market "Preston's High Grade
Polish" which is successfully competing
with other polishes. Both his daubel
and his polish are being manufactured
by the High Grade Chemical Com
pany" OF which he is owner and pro
prietor.
Mr.. Preston is man esteemed by al
who know him; and there is no one IL
our community more highly regarded IL
the business circles down town. DESPITE
his business success, he has never ceaseC
to be a man Of ''the people"
We hope at some future time to b'
able to give our readers AIN insight int
the working OF the "High Grade
Chemical Company's headquarters
which are now being deliberately estab
lished and equipped for wholesale anC
retail business aE the corner OF Nieolle
and Third stsest South, Minneapolis.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04

to ills we know not of in Africa.
The black man who can't get
along in the United States will
not succeed in Africa; those who
are succeeding in the United
States do not want to and will
not go to Africa, or anywhere
else We heartily endorse
this sentiment, and feel that it
it will readily commend itself
to the masses upon sober ref
lection.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04


The Municipal for the establish
Employment ment of a Mu-
Bureau. nicipal Employ
ment Bureau in
Minneapolis is very timely
step in the right direction.
THE AMERICAN is very strongly
in favor of it, and pledges itself
to do all in its power to bring
about this very much needed
reform in our city. Anyone
acquainted with the abuses of
the present employment
agencies in this and other
cities, and the outrageous man
ner in which some agents have
imposed upon and extorted
money from hundreds of poor,
working men, can readily see
the wisdom and justification of
this reform. Some agencies
are notoriously known to take
undue advantage of unfor-
tunates who are seeking en-
ployment, and collect fees from
them, with the understanding
that employment is a certainty;
but it frequently happens that
the victim, who has thus spent
his money with the hope of
securing work, meets with a
sad disappointment-he finds
that there was no possibility
of getting work where he was
directed to go, which fact must
have or should have been
known by the agency that took
his money-he is penniless,
without food or clothing, and
is thus made a victim OF cir
cumstances, subject to the
mercy of uncertain events.
And ii is on this account that
we endorse the movement to
create a Municipal Employ
ment Bureau. If such a re-
sponsibility devolves upon the
municipal authorities, we are
confident that the employment
seekers will be better protected
and stand a better show in
getting fair play in their
honest endeavors to secure
employment.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04
rAe r,sa.ars-A.Asr.' May Festival.

Last Wednesday evening. the Pleasure
Makers Club gave their initial OF the sea-
son In the form Of a NAV Festival and
Grand Rall. at Plummer Post Hall,
where. under the noor management OF
Mr.. Shirley Tyler. they chased 1.-THE
glowing hours with flying issts' uaih the
wes-sma' hours OF early morn. having
q most delightful time. Muslc was fur
nlrhed. a. only it can be. under the
sfseiens leadership of Prof. Thyie. Dur
Ing the lnsermissson. refreshments
n.swsd IN abnndaaee. a sumptu0as inneh
being served by = well kpowa eaterer.
Messrs. C. Y. Bnrch. Cha-. Andorson. L.
Y. Borner and A. @. Green have uone
aaeA 20 psrpetnsts the organization oi
this eiab. which = one 81 the eldest cl
the Twin CITY and all anxioasly look
forward 60 the next social svsnt Of the
plessare Makers.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04
In entering the
broad field of
tonrua1tau u
SALUTAT0RY

oAIUlAtUNL DrOau Hel0 OF
journals m,
THE AMERICAN believes that il
supplies a longfelt need in the
northwest, and especially in
the Twin Cities, withoutcrowd.
ing contemporaries; and, be-
iieving that there il room for
all, Ii has but to say that II will
make an earnest effort to main
tain friendly and congenial re.
iations with them, and to pre-
sent to its subscribers a publi-
cation which they will not only
welcome, but one whose value
they will fully appreciate.
With the progress OF every
race, the weekly newspaper is
recognized to be n most impor-
tant factor. And all people.
whether they regard the press
with jealousy or favor, are COM
PEELED TO acknowledge its ex-
traordinary influence in the
affairs of state and society; its
mission being to supply the
public with that character of
news and comment which the
dailies, from necessity, must
ignore, the weekly newspaper
naturally supplies a demand
that obtains In every progress
sive community. This 10 es.
pecially true Of n weekly paper,
devoted 10 the interests OF a
particular race of people; and,
due TO the preference that most
people have for the newspaper
to other printed matter, II is a
well known fact that Ii makes
readers and develops thinkers
in numerous cases where other
printed matter would bealmost
useless and without substan-
tial effect.
Ii shall be our endeavor
to make this a thoroughly in
dependent race journal in char
acter independent in the
sense that we shall tell the
truth and treat all race ques-
tions, parties aud political
movements with judicial fair.
ness and impartial candor.
without courting the favor and
deprecating the wrath ofanyone
and national in scope. And.
with the desire aud determine
tion to make THE ANKRIcAN all
that the term newspaper sig
nifies, we ask your good will
and hearty cooperation, and
shall expect your support in
! proportion as our paper merits
Il. We venture this UNDER
aking free from any mis-
}givings. except as to our own
inability; for we have implicit
faith in the disposition of the
race 70 evince It's appreciation
for and pride in any under.
taking that il designed for the
elevation Of Our citizenship
throughout the world.
With these few words. we in
troduce The TwIS-CnY AMIR
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04
The
Americans
Local Policy.

Local Policy. IcAN to give the
most careful at
tention to all local questions
which relate to the we1l-being
and happiness of the colored
citizens of the Twin Cities. In
this regard, it shall guard
against the tendency that is
currently accredited to a dis
tinguished member of con-
gress, when another member
from his state was asked what
kind of a man he was, and gave
the following answer: "He Is a
man who can see fly on barn
door a mile off, and not see the
door" And whenever duty
and conscience shall demand
an expression with reference
to local grievances, we shall
not be too timid nor consider
it impolitic to discuss the griev-
ance in the light of reason
and justice, free from a dispo-
sition to compromise right or
stultify as to our convictions.
That some of us are subjected
to local grievances at the pre-
sent time, no one will deny.
And IL remains for us to so in
fluence and mould public SEN
timent in our favor that no one
will be disposed to discriminate
against us purely and solely on
account Of color. The most
universal grievance that exists
among the colored citizens of
the Twin Cities today comes
from the difficulty with which
the most respectable families
find IL possible to rent decent
houses in desirable localities.
This 10 the most reprehensible
trait that seems to characterize
the real estate business of the
Twin Cities, and there is abso-
luteiy no justification for the
very emphatic manner in
which local rental agents
usually "turn down" and hui
initiate a colored applicant for
a house advertised "for rent"
The solution of the "house-
renting problem" shall be one
of our first efforts In the direc-
tion of endeavoring to secure
fair play and justice for our
citizens in matters of business
and domestic happiness. We
already have a plan under con
sideration, and will soon be
qualified to expose the results,
which we trust will at least
arouse public sentim e mt
against this unwarranted dis
elimination against the colored
people of the Twin Cities: and
especially of Minneapolis, as
the tendency seems to be more
prevalent in the latter city.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04

Those Negroes Of Kansas who
lynehed one Of their own color set
bad example TO their white friends
in the SOUTH Minneapolis Times
But the fact has not been
established that those who par.
ticipated in the iynching were
Negroes. The crime. accord
ing to all press reports, was
committed by a body oi
masked men, and, in view oi
the strong lynching propensi.
ties which characterize the
masses of their white friends
in the south" the Negroes are
entitled TO the benefit of the
doubt--and The AMERICAN se
DEGREES.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04
The
Lake City
Mob Trial.

by the Federal
Government for the purpose of
trying and convicting those
implicated in the murder Of the
late Postmaster Baker, of Lake
City reported it's inability to
reach a verdict. notwithstand-
ing the strong evidence pre-
sented by the state. The Jury
were out twenty-four hours.
and IL is reported that five
members had the courage to
stand for conviction. while
seven favored acquittal.
This is the first instance on
record that the Federal Govern
mcnt has gone into the South
to take up a lynching trial. and
although the result was con.
trary To what we naturally ex-
pected, in view of the evidence
against the alleged lynchers,
yet IL is TO be commended. Ii
will. undoubtedly. have a very
salutary effect upon those who
are inclined TO believe that the
Federal Government has abso-
lutely no jurisdiction over the
lawless lynehing crews which
are so numerous in the South.
This case, though instituted
under circumstances little
different from what an ordinary
lynching case would be- be-
cause Baker was, theoretically,
in the Federal employ at the
time he was killed partly
estahiiahes the jurisdiction OF
the Federal Government over
crimes committed by mobs in
various states. The question
as to the jurisdiction of the
Federal Government in such
cases is a very much mooted
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04

An elaborate discussion of
Prof. Booker I. Washington's
advice to the colored voters
will be found in another col
umn of THE AAERIcAN, under
the caption, "Mr. Washington's
Latest Advice" We have not
had an opportunity to com
ment upon the many points
which Rev. Harris makes. in
opposition to what the great
champion of Industrial Educa-
ton has advised. However,
we commend a careful perusal
of the discussion--it is worthy
of serious reflection.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04
For the last dec

Scheme. who is unques-
tionably one of
the most influential men of
the race, has been devoting a
large portion of his time to
persuading the unthinking
masses of the race to go to
Africa. He thinks that this is
strictly white mans coun-
try" and, therefore, advises the
colored people TO go to Africa,
the land of promise and oppor-
tunity, where they can make
their own laws, prescribe their
own rights and duties, and run
the government just as they
see fit.
The Bishop. apparently, sim
cercly believes in what he says,
notwithstanding his incon-
sistencies to the contrary. We
never think of his "repatria-
ton" project without recalling
the story of the doctor who pre-
scribed certain remedy for
his patient, whose illness was
the same as that of the doctor,
but the doctor was careful to
avoid the use of the remedy
for himself. So 1t is with
Bishop Turner. THE ANERIcAN
has but little faith in the
bishops advice and cannot
concede to believe that he is
sincere, inasmuch as he takes
such good pains to make his
own home in the United States.
the white mans country" as
he describes il.
In another column of THE
AMERICAN, under the cap
tion, "a Prophet of Des-
pair" Mr. Fortune the
famous editor of the New York
Age, very ably shows the fall
lacy of the bishops advice. and
characterizes him as the s'Pro-
phet Of Despair" Mr., Fortune
argues that the race problem
in the United States is of
greater concern to the white
man than to the black man.
He assumes that the white
man created the problem by
giving the Negro a special in
vitation, with free transporta-
tion," to come here, but he (the
white mani Is disqualified to
solve II without consulting the
wishes and feelings of the
black man. The Age editor is
not far from right in taking
this view, and we think that
he expresses some genuine
horse sense when he says: al
have at no time seen the wis
dom Of flying from the ills we
know of in the United States
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04
Editorial Announcements.

To secure the return Of unsolicited manuscript
postage should be enclosed.
Communications must reach tho Office By
Monday morning, prscsd.ne tho issue In which
they are 20 appear
All Communications. enclosing news matter fol
publication, must bear the writer's name. NOT
for publication, but as an evidence Of good
faith.
Contributions and ifems Of news eoncernins
the progress Of tho eolored race are requested
from our readers.
We reserve the right 10 reject any communica-
tlon unsuitable for publication.
Subscribers ordering addresses Of their paper
changed ARE requested 10 give their former ~
we'll ss their present address.
Address all communications and make all re.
mittancep TO The TwIn-CITY AMfnioAE. ~
Window Block, Minneapolis, MINI.
=. M. GRIFFIN Editor and Proprietor.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04

II the United States wants black
troops In ths future they can't have
them with white officers. A new regi-
ment so recruited would be the object OF
contempt and scorD everywhere 1t
showed its bead.-N. Y. Age.