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The Washington bee., 1899-04-01
PRESIDENT Mckinley

There are mutterlngs among
some of our colored politicians to
the effect that President Mckinley
isnot entitled to reelection, for the
reason that he is now seeking to
conciliate the South, and bring
them into accord with the progress
sive civilization which pervades the
North. Furthermore, it is claimed
that he is striving to unload the
colored people and send them adrift
among their enemies. Some So
called leaders point to the Presi'
dents supposed Indifference to the
riots and bloodshed in North and
South Carolina as evidence of un-
friendliness toward US. We should
not be too readily influenced in our
Judgment by temporary superficial
indications, lest we do gross lnjus-
tice to our friends and thus drive
them from us. We can afford to be
calm and deliberate, since we are
powerless without the aid of friends
to better our political condition.
The fact is, that the principal fault
lies with the colored people them.
selves.
Without proper analysis of the
elements of his character, they voted
the Governor of North Carolina
into office unconditionally, and
without assurance Of his friendship
or party integrity. In the next
place, being aware of the scheme of
the enemies of our race tc disfr IN
chise US and observing the actual
movement looking 10 that end, we
lay supinely upon our backs and
tremblingly and without organized
protest permitted the scheme to
crystalline and be successfully ap-
piled. There was no organized
effort on the part of the leaders to
influence the governor to declare
state of insurrectiOn and to notify
the President Of such a condition
and to invite his interference in the
interest of republican government.
On the contrary, it is rumored that
some Judas Iscariot of the race
even went to the President and
represented that interference woull
only increase the hard conditions
already being suffered. Every sensi
bic colored person is aware of the
constitutional limitation which con-
trolls the President i'm cases of
insurrection in a State. Yet. pri-
marily, the colored voters and in
the second place, the governor dld
not regard it urgent that the
necessary notification be given the
President. The President, there
fore, was powerless to act, nor
would he have been justified, even
had he the constitutional power i'm
interfering when the very citizens
who were most affected did not
display the common sense or dispos-
ition to complain in vigorous and
appropriate manner.
The wholesale disfranchisement
and humiliation Of our people in
North Carolina are the result Of
our own stupidity, of our indiffer-
ence to the value of organized and
persistent effort looking toward the
protection of our p ,litical and civil
rights, and of our habit of looking
to others to DO for us that which
we ought and are able to do for
ourselves. 1t is not the Presidents
fault; he would and could have
interfered had he been asked by the |
proper authority, but that was not |
forthcoming hence to say that the |
President is not our friend because |
he did not illegally assume power, |
is O saw that the President shonld L
The Washington bee., 1899-04-01
What ANGELlNE VIII Do:

1.-ADgeline will positively make
kinky and stubborn hair straight. One
application VII prove to you COnClu.
slVely, that there is efficacy in il.
2.-Angeline will stop the Hair
from falling out or breaking off, and
Will give to you an abundance Of soft,
pliable, straight and glossy HAIR.
3.-ADgeline will actuslly make
hair grow.
4-Angeline will cure EczsmI,
letter, Dandruf and ali the destssE.
able diseases Of the Scalp
The Washington bee., 1899-04-01

Your credit Is good at Rhodes Wal
ker and Burke 1913 and 1o1s 7th street
you want in the f,,rn,,,,.1
me can be found at this place " :
The Washington bee., 1899-04-01

Angene :s;: :sss !; e; ::$i 80 #;; ;s {! '!: '
bristly and undesirable suits Of hair.
Ansene =: =; $;:: S:s e. 49,: =: g: = % e
she market OF the world, as perfectly
pure harmless discovery that will bring
JOY to any persons heart, in need OF Il.
il you will but give it a trial.
The Washington bee., 1899-04-01
BlOdau'S Cocoa Almond Cream 4 d,ls1st aaa.t

fcient application for Cbapped Hands, Esoe n \
Lips, Sunburn or Tan. Nourshe5, purines "a. "a.
brightens the complexion, rendering tns ~. ~.
smooth and VI ivety AMI impsrsinR 8 rosy 49, ~
ness. Gentlemen viii be delighted VIE i,1s..4 is "a
feet after shaving; and ladies will be psss .s.F,
with IL as valuable sdj1nct in ARRANGING I'd IA
toiles. Sent By mail 10 any part Of she "O'''
nn receipt OF DC
The Washington bee., 1899-04-01

Tammany organization expects to
divide the negro vote to remark
able extent. The negro should not
be deceived.
The Washington bee., 1899-04-01
Worth Its Weight in Cold.

SLgeline Is not made Of highly
perfumsd vaselIne like q great many
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
A QUEENS SEA DOGS"

The Voyages of the Eiizabethan seamen
Extended to Every Part of the World.
During most of Queen Elizabeth's
reign there was no open war with
Spain. On the contrary, there was nomi-
nal friendship. But the privateering
captains were not slow to perceive that
the queen and her council had no OBJ
lection to their expeditions, provided
they did not so openly violate the law
of nations as to create great embar-
rassy,ents for the government.
d The voyages of the Elizabethan sea-
men extended to almost every part Of
the world. In the last days of Ed
ward vi. Sir Hugh Willoughby had
perished in the northern ice. and Rich
ard Chancellor had made his way
through the White sea to the country
and the court of the czar Of Muscovy.
Elizabethans followed in their wake.
Under Frobisher and Davis they ex-
plored Meta Incognita and Greenland
and Hudson's straits. With good Sir
Humphrey Gilbert they attempted the
VI WIN l<duC
and White they went out to RaleighFs
colony Of Roanoke. They followed the
Portuguese and the Dutch to the East
Indies, and with. James Lancaster's
wonderful voyages began the English
trade with Java and Sumatra and Ma
lacca. They went with Hawkins in the
Solomon or the Jesus of Lubbock to
gather slaves upon the African coast,
or lay of Flores and Corvo to inter-
cept the annual silver fleets that
brought to the King OF Spain the
wealth of Mexico and Peru, or burned
his ships in the harbor of Cadiz. But
most famous Of all were the adven-
lures that marked their freebooting ex-
petitions to the Spanish Main, lured
on by fabulous tales of Ell Dorado or
by knowledge of the more substantial
wealth which the Spaniards had de-
rived from their rich and abundant
provinces in the new world.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
Singular Plant of the East.

The Rose Of Jericho is one Of the
most singuls- forms of plant life. II
is an annual and found In Syria,
Africa and Arabia During the grow
ing season 1t presents no strange char
acteristics. but as the pods begin to
ripen on the approach of dry weather
the branches drop their leaves and curl
inward, presenting the appearance OF
dead twigs. When completely ripe. the
whole plant looks like ball of curl
ously reconstructed wicker-work at the
top OF a short stem. The roots die,
and the plant Is carried to great dis
tances by the wind. When the ap-
parently dead and worthless ball
reaches the sea or any other water, or
becomes wedged in some place where
rain falls on 1t, 1t unbends and the
branches resume their former position
The pods then open and discharge
their seeds hundreds Of miles from the
place Of original growth. The monks
in Palestine call 1t "Mary's Flower
from their belief that 1t expands each
year on the day and hour of the birth
OF the Savior. 1t is also known as the
resurrection plant.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
Too Polite for Him.

A brave, active, intelligent terrier
one day discovered a monkey belong
ing TO an iutinerant organ-grinder
seated upon bank within the grounds
and at once made dash toward him.
The monkey, who was attired in a
jacket and hat, awaited the onset with
such undisturbed tranquility that the
dog halted within few feet Of him to
reconnoitre.
Both animals took long, steady
stare at each other. but the dog evil
IDENTIFY was recovering from his sur
prise, and about to make spring for
the intruder. At this critical juncture
the monkey, who had remained per-
fectly quiet hitherto, raised his paw,
and gracefully saluted by raising his
hat.
The effect was magical; the dogs
head and tail dropped, and he sneaked
off and entered the house. refusing to
leave it till he was satisfied that his
polite but mysterious guest had de-
parted. His whole demeanor showed
plainly that he felt the monkey was
"uncanny;" and not to be meddled
with.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
Miss VIlIard's Childhood.

what sort Of a looking baby was
FRANCES Elizabeth anyhow" asked an
interested friend of Madam Willard.
Very pretty with sunny hair. blue
eyes, delicate features and fair COM
plexion. She was called the doll-baby
OF the village"
Was she brought up by hand?"
Yes, she was a bottle baby, or one
brought up by hand but l ought TO
add for her present regulations sake.
she had no affinity for the bottle-put-
ting it away when ten months old.
with no regret. She alw ays slept with
both hands on my face. She was
very affectionate little creature. She
could talk some time before she could
walk, speaking quite wisely at four
teen months, but not walking until
twenty-four months old. AS little
girl she was very confiding and fond
Of her childish friends.
Her father used to say when walk
ing to and fro with her at night, 4
declare, this young one ought to
amount to something, she gives trouble
enough
"She dearly loved her brother Oliver
and her sister Mary. They were very
much to one another always. She was
mentally precocious, but physically
delicate beyond any other of my chill
dren. She was inventive and original
in her amusements. She early mani
tested a fondness for books She be-
lieyed in herself and in her teachers.
When she was two years old We
removed from Churchville to Oberlin,
o. l held Frank all the way. 1t was
a tiresome journey, for We went by
carriage. She often put her little arms
around my neck, laid her head upon
my shoulder and said. Mamma, sissy's
dress aches!' 1t rejoices me to be-
lieve that she intuitively recognized
the fact that it is not ones real self
that Is ever tired. but only this dress
OF mortality that aches sometimes.
She used to see the students re-
hearsing their speeches and would get
up an amusing imitation of them, when
but three years old. Many a time I
have seen her standing on the we'll
curb or on top OF the gate post imltat-
ing the gestures Of some bright young
sophomore who stood there, laying it
Off for her amusement"
"The first religious teaching that
caa call to mind" says Miss Willard
herself, sis the learning of that sweet
prayer Of every little child: Now
lay me down to sleep
my first appearance on the stage
was in Oberlin, O., at the age Of taree
or four. when my father used to stand
me up on q chair and have me sing
for guests in my queer little voice,
especially after dinner. AS l remem-
ber, the song was always this:
"'They called me blue-eyed Mary
When friends and fortune smiled"
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
Fair Collateral.

A soldier in the guards came to me
in Queens Square to swear to his hay-
ing lost his duplicate. looked at the
affidavit to see If it were military ac-
coutrements. etc., that he had pawned.
when, to my surprise found that he
had pawned G2 bank note for los
Cd. On asking an explanation Of this
odd circumstance he said he received
the e2 note and was resolved TO pass a
jolly evening but not to spend more
than half guinea, and to insure this
he pawned the note for that sum, and
destroyed the duplicate afterward that
he might not be able to raise money on
It in case his resolution should give
way while he was drinking with his
companions. -Cornhill Magazine
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16

Corcoran Art Gallery. Ruskln II.
great artist placed Mrs. Cooper "a N.
Of the greatest sculptors and paip.n
OF this century. Mrs. Cooper Is an A..
dent friend Of Pe-ru-na and in a ,sp.,
dated January &c, written from Wa;,.
ington. says the following az NJ,
pleasure in recommending pe.r.,,
for catarrh and la grippe. have su,.
fered for months and after the u:o !,
one bottle of Pe-ru-na am entrsly
week.-Mrs.. NJ. c. Cooper.
Send for a free book on catarh en-.
titled Health and Beauty" This bcok
is written especially for women and
will be found to be Of great value 70
every woman. Address DR.. Hartman
Columbus, o.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
At Recess Time.

Little "blindmen" playing "bua.
Teacher thinks you've had enough
OF your froiic and your fun;
Recess hour is almost done.
All of you have had your turn
AT being 1T" and now
Little Lucy wears the band
Ger her sunny brow.
Can she guess who touches her
AS she ,whirls around.
Grop!ng carefully her way
Ger the grassy ground?
Never mind, the bel! is ringing.
Hear Il clearly, gayly singing,
Come, good children, play is done,
Time the lessons were begun"
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
why Doctor Temple Had a Restless Nigh

Archbishop Temple was once taken
home by a clergyman in the absence
of the latter's wife. Next morning the
host politely expressed the hope that
when his lordship again honored the
house Mrs. Temple would accompany
him.
mo, thanks" the archbishop lacon-
ically replied: Mrs. Temple doesn't
at all like roughing II"
The clergyman's feelings were deep
ly hurt, for the visit had meant some
expense and much anxiety to him. He
rnburdened his soul to his wife on her
return.
why, my DEAR" she exclaimed, you
didn't surely put the archbishop in the
pink bedroom, did your"
Il certainly did"
"Oh, then, that's 1t. I put all the
plate in the bed for safety while I was
away!"
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
Whom Carnegie Made One Dollar a weer

Whom Carnegie Made One Dollar a Weer
Everything comes to him who
works while he waits" is one of Mr..
Carnegie's notices. Waiting. but
working meanwhile, he began laying
up his first $1,000 while making $l.2O
b week as "bobbin-boy in a cotton
mill in Allegheny City. His father,
mother, younger brother and himself
the family-had just come from Scot
land. and had hardly got their two
room house ito rights" when ANDY"
brought In his first contribution to the
family earnings. But the lad Of twelve
was doing grown mans work, find
ing his way to the mill and beginning
on his bobbin while 1t was still dark
outside. every morning except Sunday,
and working until after dark every
evening. with only forty minutes in
terval at noon.
Seven steps above this, eight steps
in all, he had to climb before he finally
put that thousandth dollar In the bank.
The second step was made in his
thirteenth year. He secame a dummy
engine tender in bobbin factory, also
in Allegheny City. But his work there
was even harder than in the cotton
mill; for lie was put to firing the boil
er In the cellar. as we'll as to tending
the little engine which ran the ma
chinery.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16

only known as II. Bernard. He was
now able to cross his chamber, by the
aid of crutches; and was rapidly re-
gaining vigor and strength.
The strange melancholy that so dark
ened his fine countenance only vanish
ed when Lady Violante came to while
away, with her bright presence, the
tedious hours of confinement. Then a
new existence dawned upon him, an
other temperament to Danish his old
self, and he was gay and sparkling in
his conversation as the most light
hearted of the cavaliers who sought
her favor.
II have come TO scold you," said she
merrily one afternoon as she entered
his apartment, and was greeted with a
Frightening eye. "Why did you SO sud
denly vanish from the window, as we
rode np the avenue! Count Germain is
much interested In you and longs to
see you. Why do you so obstinately
refGse to receive any yisitorsG he
might so much enliven these drears
hours. Promise me ! may bring hin
here tomorrow"
Bernard was gnawing his lip ferceiy
.sNever!v exclaimed he. In so deep
ihcns Il startled her. "Hase patience
sadv yio,ante. am fast GROWING
~Tronrer YOU viii soon be rid OF me
Tll ttien you must remember tie prom
tae Won gave that should be inouise'
IL this one imperative demand.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16

Lady violantc was lost IN deep and
evidently painful meditation. He
watched her face uneasily. and ventur,
ed meekly:
Il told you I was made up OF mys-
teries--do not try to pierce them, and
vex yourself over what will be un-
fathomable and unsatisfactory. Let
the Germans be banished frem our
conversation henceforward, and it will
be pleasanter for us both. Now for our
poem"
But another interruption come from
servant, who brought in small bas-
ket OF fruit. which he said an old
woman had left at the door, saying it
was for the sick stranger at the Chat
eau
Lady Violante saw from her guests
face the basket was OF no common sig
nificance, and dismissing the servant,
she herself handed 1t TO Bernard
The moment the door closed upon the
servant he hastily rolled out the fruit,
and drew forth. as she had already an
ticipated, small slip of paper, over
+
muttered, evidently forgetful of his
auditor:
Selfish that I have been, in the in
toXication of my own happiness, | have
forgotten how much she must suffer
from suspense and anxiety 1t was rash
and reckless for her to venture here in
any Disguise
Lady Violante rose in embarrass-
ment; she did not wish to hear what
was intended only to be spoken in his
own mind-but with a mournful smile
he returned to the present, and tossing
her the note, he said abruptly:
You will see why / must appeal to
you once more for your aid. did not
mean to compromise you again, in the
slightest way, but you see what frantic
alarm 1t is needful for me to calm.
The note was written in a delicate
female hand, and ran thus:
II can bear my rSonized suspense no
longer. Why do you not write to me
again? heard from passing gossipers
what has happened, and what detains
you at the Chateau; but thought and
fear assails me. see our enemies go.
ing thither every day! How will you
escape their eyes? 1t was noble in you
to save the beautiful young lady-but
oh, it was rash 20 risk so much in re-
naming at the Castle. I tremble for
you lest you fall into their hands. Ber-
nard. Bernard. come back to me as
soon as possible"
Lady Violante read 1t through, and
then in a slightly constrained voice
said:
Il am only more bewildered. Surely
] can truthfully assure you no enemies
to you come near the Chateau. The
lady's fears are groundless."
He shook his head impatiently.
LET US have no further discussion
concerning them. I will not conceal
from you. so much faith have in your
generous sympathy with misfortune
that 1t is the Germain3 to whom she re-
fers-nor deny that my careful avoid
ance Of the young Count Is to prevent
the unpleasant results Of his recogni-
ton. know all say plunges you yet
deeper in baffied conjecture, yet I
would fain implore you to have faith
in me; not as right, but as a favor I
ask it."
She sighed even while she smiled.
(To BE CoNrINUEpl
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
Oldest steam Engine.

There was released from active SER
vice in England the other day the OLD
est working engine of the world. II
had literally been 120 years In the
harness. 1t was made by James Watt
and Boulton in Birmingham In 1777 for
the Birmingham Canal Navigation
company. 1t had a thirty-two inch
cylinder and an eight-foot stroke and
was by no means small, but low pres
sure Of steam was used. The engine
has been pumping water ever since.
but is now released" and viii 60 into
q museum.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
that response"

I'VE must change that response"
whispered the pastor.
"Why?" asked the organist inno-
Gently.
81 have been preaching on He'll"
said the doctor, "and the response you
have chosen is What Must it Be to be
There?"
The organist grinned as he climbed
to the organ and started up "Art Thou
Weary"
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
How tn. organlst Spoiled tho Sermon.

How the organist Spoiled tho Sermon.
Rev. Simon J. Mcpherson preached
on Hell" in Presbyterian church in
New York recently. He pictured In
burning words the terrors awaiting the
unrepentant wicked in the next world.
His sermon made a deep impression
on the congregation. The organist had
not known the subject OF the sermon
when he selected the response, and
thought no more about 1t.
The organist began to play the air
pianissimo. and broad grin spread
over every face. Doctor Mcpherson
looked appealingly upward to the or
ganist. and then turned over the
leaves OF the hymn-book with desper-
ate eagerness. The organist left his
pipes. and hurried down to the pastor.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
when the Wrong Hymn Was Chose,

Wh0n inc Wron8 Hymn was Chose0.
Two country clergymen had agreed
to exchange pulpits on a certain date.
says the Syracuse Standard. One OF
them made the following solemn an
nounceEent to his congregation on the
Sabbath previous.
my dear brethren and sisters, have
the pleasure Of stating that on next
Sunday the Rev. Zachariah B. Day will
preach for you. Now sing two verses
of Hymn No. 4ss. That Awful Day
Will Surely Come"
And 1t took him some time to dts
cover why the congregation smiled.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
MRS. COOPER

The Nest Famous scu,,.,
"orld' Entirely Cured b, p..,a..' y
Mrs. M. c. Cooper of the Row,
emy OF Arts London, England. !, s'.a y
doubtedly one Of the greatest y ~ y
sculptors. She has modelled n.'. a'nl
half the nobility of England s ~, q 2
now In Washington making hrs.N ~ y |.
distinguished Americans. Mrs s GO. .
has just completed a bust Of Mrs. NY ~
va Lockwood. which is now IN -, y,
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
Moved Him.

The Police Reporter-They say Pct
butts story brought tears TO the eys
OF the city editor.
The Copy Reader-Yes; and gOas
aud oaths.-Philadelphia North Amen,
can.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
Fitting Haf.

That's II swell hat you are wearing :
said the city editor.
Just look what a swell bead Il >
on" answered the court reporter, ID
thoughtless ste.--lndanapolis Jeut
nal.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
CHAPTER II.

Ia WcEhS hdd
elapsed since Beau
vais Chateau had
S h e ] t ere d { h G
stranger. who had
rescued its heiress
from a terrible
death. Still he was
as much a stranger
to the Count and
all the household as
at first, and was
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16

A very good pencil and paper game
Is comparatives and superlatives. Each
player chooses any word he likes (not
an adjective), and tries to fit on to 1t
a comparative and superlative. For
example:
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE oAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnire Tablets II
druggists refund the money II II fails 10 GUS
25c. The genuine has L. B Q on each aAlz
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-16

1t will be seen that ordinary gram
matical construction is banished, the
point being to turn out grctesque and
humorous sets, the more absurd, the
better.
If the player is unsuccessful with his
first word, he should try another. A
quarter of an hour is allowed for a
single set. If the time is exceeded q
forfeit has to be paid.
The conductor of the game then
reads the sets aloud. If well put to-
gether they afford much amusement.