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OFFERS TO A QUEEN.
People who Wanted 20 Cure aad
Psay for Her Majesty
of Belgfum..

The queen Of Belgium did not lack
sympathy in her recent illness, for, in
addition 70 the most patriotic express
sions from her subjects, kilograms and
letters came piling into the Belgian
court from all quarters, says the Bos-
ton Transcript. Perhaps the most
original communications were from
England.
An Englishman addressed letterato
Princess Clementine offering TO for
ward some remarkable device which
had cured him of broncho-pneumonia
inclosing a photograph which showed
into what a healthy specimen of hui
mainly he had since developed. An
other, believing her majesty's illness
due TO cancer, sent a triple-weight let
ter describing several cures for this dis
ease. A third said his valise was packed
and he was only waiting a Geographic
call, when he would go at his own ex-
pense, and guaranteed cure within "a
hours.
There were also several letters from
ciergymen Offering to go to Laeken to
pray for the queens recovery. averring
that on n similar occasion they had
saved the prince Of Wales life by inter
mediation.
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HOW THE DONS FIGHT
A Yankee Sailor Says They Go
About It Like Boys.
Tremendous Force of ProjectiIes
Fired from Our Big Guns-suDeri-
GRITTY of Our ships, Crews
and Guns.

Harry PRESTIGE, of Fort Worth,
Tex, was for three years on the pro-
teeted cruiser Charleston, which re-
Gently arrived g. Manila to assist Adj
miral Dewey in holding in check the
dons. The Charleston was off Brazil
in 1893 and anchored in the harbor of
Rio Janeiro, and Mr.. Prestidge was an
eyewitness of the historic insurrection
between De Mello and Reikoto, and
saw much, or all, of the struggle be-
tween the opposing forces.
These people, and, in fact, all of those
inhabiting Spanish-America, are the
same general stock as are the PEN
insular Spaniards and partake of the
same race characteristics and pecul-
iarities. of temperament that sway
that passionate and variable race.
These Brazilians fought for months,
and many were the hand-to-hand con-
flicts, in which hundreds of men were
seemingly inextricably tangled; but
when each battle was over there would
be probably two killed and five wound
ed. Mr.. Prestidge says that the Span
iards fight like boys.
Speaking of the American navy, he
said: There is no way of describing
the tremendous power of projectle
fired from one of the six, eight or ten
inch rifles when the aim is true.
Neither can words fittingly convey an
approximate idea of the effects of the
conclusion on the man who stands too
near the muzzle as the gun is dis
charged. A man standing beside an
eight-inch modern rife when il is fired
would in all probability be badly in
jured and his clothes stripped from
him"
Mr.. Prestidge cited one instance in
particular while the eight-inch guns
of the Charleston were being tested in
target practice. They were the for
ward guns, and are set in round "bow
window" like apertures which enable
them tc be fred forward. The first
shot was dead ahead and the concus-
sion-the lines of force radiating from
the muzzle of the gun-stripped the
iron sheeting from the sides of the
cruiser.
Anent the strength of the United
States navy, Mr.. Prestidge said it was
most assuredly the superior of any
equal number of ships or vessels in the
world. Our ships are new, our guns
are new, our crews and officers have
done nothing but practice and train
for years, and discipline has been of
the strictest on all the ships" He said
that any man would be foolish to ac-
eept for an instant the statement re-
Gently published by prominent Eng
lishman in a London paper that the
splendid gunnery Of the United States
navy was due to the fact that we had
employed English gunners. There is
something in every American that
makes a fighter of him. and the world
is finding it out" said(Mr. Prestidge.-
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-06-24
FREAK CLUBS
Dsd-HAeaAsa Mem ana DysDeDtisa In
Few York City Each Have
an Oreanisation.

New York has Q new feature in clubs.
II 10 the "Dyspeptic club" and the test
Of eligibility for membership is doc
tors certificate that the applicant Is
suffering from weak stomach.
The object of the club Is to promote
'eheerfulness" among dyspeptics-s
much-needed quality-and. further, to
furnish TO the members the latest re-
suits Of science in treating indigestion.
In Vienna there IL "Red-Haired
club" aud 20 prevent fraudulent adj
missions every candidate IL Obliged to
souse his head thoroughly in hot water
and soda before the committee. In the
same city there il Lazy club" no
member of which does anything for .
living.
The Partisan head cooks OF eminence
in their profession have formed an as
ISOLATION known IS the Culinary acad-
envy" The members of this institution
number 30. and meet once q month.
when they discuss at length various
matters concerning their art, compare
notes. invent new dishes and touch up
old ones.
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conscious of the fact that individual
spiritual ACKNOWLEDGEMENT il the
Fundamental. living principle Of
true christianity. All sects who
profess 10 be science in the in
tricacies of spiritual life win ac.
knowledge only one way. and that
is the way of Christ. This word
alone, Love Thy NeieeAheHas Thy
self embodies thousand actions
and much human sacrifice before
one can do it unconditional. Not
until such can be done are we per-
feet.
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FOR AFRO-AMERICAN
ADVANCE READERS.
A Valuable Booklet Free.


Any reader Of THE AFRO AMERICAN
ADVANCE contemplating 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 name and
address will secure you one and II
carefully read will make 1t 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, THE AFRO AMER
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The broad,
What Is liberal and adj
Churches For1 vaneed ideas OF

What Is liberal and ad-
Churches For1 vanced ideas of
modern minds is
slowly but surely ENGRAVING the
practical principles OF christianity,
as the only way 10 discover the del
icate workings Of the human soul
The majority of minds is securely
bound by dogmatie principles
which will never cease to create
confusion among the masses. Many
do not understand that seetarian-
ism are only secondary principle
70 the elevation Of the human mind
aud soul. While II is true that all
christians should identify them
selves with some denomination,
yet it is not essential TO that end
which we who call ourselves chris
tians are striving 20 reach.
For persons 10 bind themselves
to one faith. either Baptist, Meth
odist. Episcopalian, Catholic, Con.
gregationalist. etc., believing that
the faith professed is the only cor
rect way, aud all Others are wrong,
greatly impeds spiritual develop.
ment, and STILES the souls mag
netism with It's fellow being. The
individual should carry with him.
seereted within his breast. all that
Is necessary aud essential to spirit
ual development, and allow the
light OF his countenance to estab.
lish the fact that he il a christian.
Man does we'll when he assemblies
within the walls OF a house of wor-
ship to demonstrate the depths of
his spiritual talent, because il lends
encouragement to his pursuits, aud
the environments due TO such gath.
erings is helpful 10 humanity; aud
that Is what churches are for-not
for retrospective purposes AZ many
think. BE il understood that the
elementary principles of true chris
tianity finds its full growth within
the heart aud mind Of the individ-
nAl And our material churches
can be of little benefit to us, II first
we have not the existing REQUESTS,
which Christ alone possessed in It's
inception aud maturity II matters
little as TO what denomination we
identify ourselves with. We should
associate ourselves with those whom
we think can assist US in achieving
the summum bonum of mar
The pre.existing and existing ideas
that christian cannot feel in his
place at any house Of worship, lie.
priyes one of the magnetism and
spiritual generosity that is essential
10 true worshippers of God. To
dwell within the realms OF dog.
matte doctrines estranges the soul.
and dwarfs the liyening substance
Of Christian principles which Is
created through daily action in do
ing good where opportunities point
10 good. These liberal aud true
ideas. which is the result Of spirit
ual development. viii ultimately
end its place among the masses OF
humanity When they become
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J. M. Griffin.

II is hoped that
]. M. Griffin. the citizens OF
the twin cities
will turn out en- masse to the testi.
monial TO be given TO Mr. j. NJ,
Griffin who now lies seriously ILL.,
Mr.. Griffin is one of our young
colored men who possesses the true
characteristics Of genuine gentle.
man, aud the least that we can do
for him is 10 show our appreciation
for hissterling qualities by respond
ing TO this call, which means much
20 him. Those who are not per-
sonally acquainted with the young
man can soon become interested IN
this symetrical type of young
southern manhood by investigating
his noble effort during his short
stay among us, As a law student
he was brilliant, as an editor he
was fearless aud equitable, and as
"a printer he was one among the
best. His bright future. which
without doubt cannot be denied,
ought 10 inspire within the hearts
of young eolored men new spiri,
of enthusiasm. and vanish the
doubts Of oil those who hewail their
opportunities To make something
Of themselves, for this young man
labored under many difficulties that
he might Dc himself for greater
things in life; and no better evi.
dence Of his taithfalness is available
than the fact of knowing that he
fell unconscious Ut his post Of duty.
II that is not anrvlenting tenacity
what Isl Let ms not froget those
who are struggling to prove to the
world that the ambition OF the
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-06-24

An announcement under the
eaptionot Attention Readers" ap-
peared in last weeks edition
stating that We intended to
change the day of issue OF the
AFRo-AAERlcAS ADVANCE from
Saturday to Wednesday. 1t was
a mistake. We do intend TO
change the day OF issue bur not at
present.
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Is Marriage a tionship is a
Failure feature in life
that all men and
women should cherish. Marriage
is divine institution, organized
by the maker of men for the pur-
pose of creating happiness. II re-
qnires self -sacriiice on the part Of
both IL congenial relationship
would be sustained. Each one
should carefully study unselfishly
the interest and what is pleasing
to the spouse.
Marriage cannot be failure if
the object of each is to cater TO
the sympathetic desires Of the other.
Marriage is failure whenever the
twain insist upon existing indie
pendently of each other
No home can be governed by the
rules and principles of our neigh
Dor. Home actions create the
varied notions Of married couples,
and to live happy together these
notions must be mutually under
stood and adjusted to present
home circumstances-mastered by
the contracting parties. While it
seems pleasant TO look upon the
apparent happy home life Of others,
yet TO duplicate your neighbor and
inject his doctrine in our own
home, because OF his home success,
will surely bring confusion into our
own homes. Marriage is just what
the contracting parties make IL.
aud no persons can ever hope TO
live happily together unless they
ignore all advice from this one or
that one az TO how to live. II il a
study per Sc. and only keen OBJ.
servation of actions in our own
household. with great forbearance
on the part Of both will create true
happiness,
The reason why that marriage is
a failure with many is because they
tire of one another through undue
familiarity. Man and wife should
never become common with ench
other. II one happens to loose re-
spect for the other IL should be en-
ticed baek through the efforts and
forbearance of the injured party,
But to relinquish all persistoncy to
make a happy home by saying Il
don't care how things 20" is sure
evidence that marriage is n failure,
and certainly matters will grow
worse until a separation. We
must by all means be- dependent up.
on each other IL we wish 10 reach
the zenith of perfection in matri.
monal adventures.
II marriage Is a failure there
must be negligence on the part Of
the contracting parties to place the
proper anal valuable construction
upon the great object of such noble
privilege given to men aud women,
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Resolutions of the Ladies
Dorcas Society of Bethesda
Baptist Church.

Whereas. 1t has pleased God,
in His all-wise providence to re-
move from our midst, Mrs. Lavinia
Young, an esteemed friend and
eo-laborer, and whereas we do
sincerely mourn the loss of the
departed; be it
Resolved, That in the death of
Mrs. Young. the Ladies Dorcas
Society of the Bethesda Baptist
church has had taken from its
corp of member. one of its most
earnest, upright and conscientious
workers, and one whose excellent
traits of character, we think, are
worthy ct enumeration.
That the circle in which she so
diligently moved, has been broken
and from il death has taken a
kind and sympathizing friend, and
one whose memory will be long
cherished.
She 10 gone, but not forever,
Mothers face we'll see again;
She has only crossed the river.
Aud is resting free from pain.
Through the weary days Of sickness,
How she suffered none can tell.
But she's now within the city
Where there never comes an in.
Though our home is sad and lonely,
And TO as she ne'er can come.
In the future We shall greet her.
When our journey here 10 done.
wemiss thee from our home dear mother
We miss thee from thy place;
A shadow DER our life is cast
We miss the sunshine Of thy face,
We miss thy kind and willing hand.
Thy fond and earnest care
Our home is dark without the
We miss the everywhere.
Resolved. That we extend to
the bereaved children and friends
our heartfelt sympathy; and know
ing that earthly friends can do
nothing to assuzge their grief. we
commend them to the Lord. who
doth all things well, and is ever
mindful of his own. BE it
Resolved. That these resolu-
tons be published. and copy be
sent to the relatives OF the de-
ceased, Respectfully.
MEs. NJ. o. CANNON,
Mas. JASPER GIBBS.
MRs. ]. A. WAIVER.
Mas. c. w. LEE,
+ MEs. SHEPHERD.
ciRs. BErriK CANNON,
Mas. Helm.
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boil or steam the eaullilower until
tender. In another dish prepare a
eaaee with pint o. strained stewed
tomatoes heated to boiling. thiekened
with tablespoonful " fioar rubbed
smooth in little water. aud saGsed
20 taste, When the cauliHowrr il ten.
der, dish. and pour over Il the hot 10.
mate sauce. n preferred. table.
spoonful Of Thick sweet cream NAV be
adsssd to the saace before using .-5ooa
Health.
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There IL no such thing a. . soft GIN
gersnap A snap. as its name implies.
ts brittle II you wish . ginger cake
add 10 q quart Of fiour large table
spoonful Of shortening. rubbing 81 well
in; add a seaapoonfsal Of soda dissolved
IN Tablespoonful Of water TO q eupfai
a molasses. then add u tablespoonful
II ginger 20 the tionr ard moisten with
the molusSesl Roll out in . soft dough.
entroand sndhake in q moderate oeen.
-z.aaief Home Jcurnal.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-06-24

The Northern Negro is finding
fault with the material advance
ment OF the Southern Negro. The
Negroes North are shaking their
fists in the face Of the Southern
Negro and declaring that he is no
good. politically, but yet they
seem to have all the Offices. The
Northern Republican Negro does
nothing but complain against his
white brother and when he goes
TO the polls he repudiates all he
has said previously and falls right
in line. What can the Northern
Negro expect If the Negro
South possesses more political
sagaeity than the Northern Negro,
the fault is with the man who
doesn't know how to navigate
The Bee.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-06-24

Afro-A American are equal to that of
other races. To encourage the acts
of progressive young colored men
reflects much credit to those who
are liberal enough to demonstrate
it. Let us all prove our loyalty to
this worthy one among us by at
tending the testimonial Of the 2Sth.
Last year, before Mr.. Wheaton
was elected to the legislature, a
colored man could not compel
even common saloon keeper to
serve him with a glass of beer,
and the court sustained the
actions of said saloon keepers,
but through the persistent effort
Of Mr.. J. Frank Wheaton the UNI
just law was repealed although
many Of his wishy-washy friends
scoffed at the idea Of wasting
valuable time discussing such
matters. Yet the result of his
efforts made it possible for Mr..
Vim. Jeffrey to secure a verdict OF
S25 and costs from one Sawyer's,
saloon keeper who refused him
glass of beer.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-06-24

II matters not what the North.
ern Negro says of the Southern
Negro, the intelligent Southern
Negro will not soon forget the
service rendered him in these late
days by constant agitation. II is
this agitation that has broken the
backbone of lynch law. Other
Southern Negroes will do as the
editor OF this paper We will
stand by the policies laid out by
Northern Negroes. God bless the
Northern Negro and let him talk
long and oftcn.--Atlanta Age.
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DIR. G. {. II. Haskard, a noted
Presbyterian minister of Mary
land, but at present pastoring in
Chambersburg, Penn, has decided
and SO declares that the Negro
race did not spring from Adam,
but was created as an animal be-
fore Adam was created as a man.
This is the revival of an old yarn
long since spun out. The natural
cohabitation and bringing forth
of natural offspring, by the in
tcrmingling of all and every part
OF the human race, proves beyond
doubt the common origin of the
whole family. All are from
Adam and Eve. Georgia Baptist.
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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-14
LINK AND PIN.

would pass over at about 10 O'Clock
last night.
At just about that hour the first
train crossed and was followed by
other trains all night. 1t was neces-
sary to go very slow over the damaged
portion of the track as the roadbed was
still very soft
The news of the opening of the road
caused general rejoicing on this end OF
the line. Freight business has been
very dull here ever since the road was
first tied up. One swftchepgine was
taken off and several crews, both on
the G. II. & S. A. and S. p, were put
on the reserve list until further notice.
Considerable activity Is going on to-
day in the yards preparing for the
rush of freight which will reach here
Sunday. The boys say they have
plenty of time yet in which to get in q
good month when the rush comes, in
consequence of which they are all in
the best of spirits.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-14
Sparks From the Engine.

It was burning hot in the yards yes
terday and the switchmen perspired
freely.
Fir man E. A. Ellie, of the G. b. &
S. A., reported for work yesterday af-
ter q lay off of several weeks.
Ed. Ryan has returned to San An
tonic after spending few days in this
city in the interest of the G. 81. 81 s.
A. company.
The E. P. & N. E. are pushing their
work on the extension to the coal
fields and will be bringing coal to this
point some time in September.
Engineer Mast. of the g. H., has
been granted leave of absence for 30
days and he will enjoy himself as much
as possible during that time.
The engineers, 6remen, conductors
and brakemen on the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western have requested that
they be paid on the mileage basis in
stead OF by the month, and confer
ence with President Truesdale will be
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-14
Not a Stranger.

J. Nj. Barr, who has been appointed
third vice president of the Santa Fe
with headquarters at Chicago. is not
new to the road. He was in the service
of the old Santa Fe years ago as secre-
tary to Vice President Touzalin. He
will have charge of the operating de-
partment, succeeding D. B. Robinson,
who resigned from his Office several
yeras ago to become president of the
st. Louis and San Francisco. Since
Mr.. Robinson left the position has been
vacant. 1t will be noticed that Mr..
Barr's jurisd lotion extends over the en-
tire Santa Fe system. Under the for
mer method of handlingthe business of
the operating department., under Gener-
al Manager Frey of Topeka, General
Manager Nevin, who has charge of the
system west of Albuquerque, will
ultimately control the line entering
San Francisco and General Manager
Polk whose Jurisdiction is south of
Purcell, have been reporting to Presi-
dent Ripley. Mr.. Barr was but q
short time ago elected vice president
and general manager of the Norfolk &
Western, going to that road from the
Great Northern. The statement is
made that he was some years ago con-
nected with the Santa Fe as manager
of the Montezuma hotel at Las Vegas
Hot Springs. He was born in Ohio in
1855 and started in his career as mes
senger boy in the Office OF a division
superintendent on the Pennsylvania
system.-Las Vegas Optic.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-14
Your Face

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Acker's English Remedy will stop a
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Moki Tea positively cures Sick
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