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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-07

Pretoria, Sept 1. - The British dip
lolnatic agent here, Mr.. Conyngham
Greene. has handed to the secretary Of
state, Il. w. Reitz, the reply Of the
British secretary of state for the colo
MES, Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, to the
Transvaals alternative proposals to
the joint commission suggested by
Great Britain to inquire into the eff
feet which the proposed franchise re-
form measures will have upon the
Ouitlanders. Mr.. Greene afterward
had long audience with the state Of
ficials. The nature Of the dispatch is
not disclosed, but was subject to the
consideration of the executive yester-
day afternoon. 1t is understood that
another conference may occur at
Cape Town. The result is anXiously
awaited.
London, Sept. i. - The Times says,
editorially, this morning.: "There is
the best reason to believe, that the
recent note of Mr.. Chamberlain will be
almost the last occasion on which
Great Britain will ask President kru-
ger if he is in earnest over his recent
promises of reform. This note Will un-
doubtedly be pressed, and when a
reasonable time has passed for an
answer Great Britain will no longer
pay attention to President krugers
words. but rely solely on actions. The
Beers must bear in mind that through
out the entire controversy the Cologne
Gazette has warned the Transvaal
that it was placing itself in az I'M
favorable position and that in the
event of war nobody would lift 4
finger to prevent the destruction OF the
republic"
London Sept. 1.-The Pretoria cor
respondent Of the Morning Post says:
''rhe Boer officials, after reading re-
ports of MI Chamberlain's Birming-
ham speech, consider that war is I'M
avoidable. The speech has int1amed
the war spirit. The Beers are now
armed, except those in Johannesbers.
Their organization is strong. The Jo-
hannesberg forts have been reinforced
with several quick-frng guns. The
ammunition which Mr.. Schreiner al
lowed to pass through Cape Colony
came direct to Pretoria. 1t was never
intended for the Orange Free state.
President Kruger does not hesitate to
express the opinion that war is almost
inevitable"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-07
REPLY
IS HANDED TO THE TRANsvAAL
AUTHORITIES.

Mr.. Chamberlain Answers the At
tentative Proposals Submitted by
the Transvaal Regarding the
joint Commission Suggested by
Great Britain--Nature of the Dis
patch Not Observation-Disclosures II
Is the Last Time Kruger VIII Be
Asked If He Is In Earnest in His
Promises of Reform War Una
vOidable.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
SPECIAL EXCURSIONS TO
ROUND BAY.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is
now ready TO contract with organiza-
tions, societies and Sunday Schools
for special excursions TO Round Bay
For full information and terms, apply
at B. & o. Ticket Office No. GIG Pa.
Avenue, between and 5 p. m, week
days.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
THE "ROYAL BLUE. :"

The Book Of the Royal Blue " fol
Julyis one of the most interesting mum.
bers of this unique magazine published
by the Passenger Department of the
Baltimore & Ohio r. r. The entire
edition is dedicated to the G.. Il. R., in
honor of their Thlrty-third Annual En-
campment at Philadelphia next sep
tember. Itis complete history of the
importance of the B. & o. R.R. during
the Civil War, and tells of the strug-
giles which took place on and near its
lines from 81 to IS, giving a chrono-
logical list of all the engagements,
with large four-co4or birdseye map
Of the debatable. territory.
The magazine is splendidly Illus
trrted and contains an interesting ac-
count of the three days fight at Get
tysburg; the story of the struggle at
Harper's Ferry; the blockhouses
which were built along the line; origi-
nal poems, and full information con-
cerning the Encampment at Phila
delphia.
This particular number will find its
way to the Libraries of every household
fortunate enough to obtain one, aud
will be filed as reference book.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
OBSERVATIONS OF THEMfS.

Your new correspondent finds the
season a little dull, but will do what
she can by adding her observances TO
the interesting columns of your paper
for the perusal of its many readers.
MRS. Daniel Mason will leave the ci y
August for Opequon. w. Va.
DIR. and Mrs. Grimke and Mr. Archie
Grimke are spending fortnight OH
Mr.. krvin's farm at Falls Church.
Misses Helen Johnson, Lula Watson
and Birdie Mason are spending the
summer very pleasantly at Opequon.
Prof. E. w. Brown has been making
an extensive trip through the North
and West. Later he will visit Atlantic
City, N. ].
Mrs. Matte Clarke. sister of Mrs. +.
F. @. Merritt, left the city on Monday
evening 10 spend the heated term at
.Asbury Park.
Mrs. DIR. Dorsey, of 400 B street
southwest, ranks next to Miss Chase
in collecting money for the church. the
sum she collected amounting to $o4.
Mr.. and Mrs. Branch are stall on their
wedding tour, visiting Philade phia,
New York, New Bedford and other
eastern cities. They will not reach
their home until fall.
Six of the most brilliant pupils OF
the class which was graduated from
the High School this year are Misses
Rachel Guy, Essie Jackson, Zeta 10y.
son, Halle Brown, Sitka Downs and
AddIe Hall.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Landick heard with regret of
the death OF their eldest son, w liam.
His funeral took place last " ednesday
from the residence of his parents, 1919
Fourth street northwest.
The strawberry festival which was
held recently in the lecture-room of
the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian
Church was entirely successful. Miss
F. c. Chase, chairman of the finance
committee, turned over the proceeds,
amounting to $67,64, to the trustees.
Added TO this, the money she collected
by subscription swelled the total to
$I4o.64. Miss Chase deserves credit
for her work, SO well done.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
COURTSHIP IN GERMANY
IF THE GALLANT CALLS FREQUENTLY
HE is ASKED TO DECLARE
HIS INTENTIONS.

IF THE GALLANT CALLS FREQUENTLY
HE is ASKED TO DECLARE
HIS INTENTIONS.
"When girl has arrived at what is
considered marriageable age in Ger
many her parents invite young men to
the house" wri es Charlotte Bird, of
" Girl Life in Germany, in the July
Ladies Home Journal 1.-TWO or three
are invited at the same time, so that
the attention NAV not seem too pointed.
But no young man is ever invited to
the house until after he has called at
least once, and thus signifed his wish
to have social intercourse with the
family. If he call several times in too
close succession it is taken for granted
that he has intentions, and he may
be questioned concerning them. Cen
orally an engagement is made public
as sooD as the arrangements can be
made. This is done by means of the
newspapers and formal announcements
on cards, The man supplies a pluia
gold band ring for each. This is worn
during the engagement on tire ring
finger of the left nand. From this
time the contracting parties are bride
and bridegroom. Among conservative
people even the affianced couple is
scarcely allowed to be alone, chap
eron being provided whenever the
young people go out. A betrothal
may last several years, until the BRIDE
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
ANACOSTIA NOTES

Mr. Fred Smoot, Jr., recently left
for Brockton, Mass where he will
reside.
Mr.. James L. Johnson has returned
after a three week trip to Long
Branch.
MISS Dollie Wilkes, who a short
while ago was visiting Mrs. Pendleton,
Is now at Lincoln University, Pennsyl.
vania, whence she will go to Boston.
Mr.. John Ship en-, Jr., son cf the
Rev. John Shipper, and who was mar
ried but a short time ago, has become
widower. His wife, always of deli
cate onStitution, died July 18th.
Miss Clara Shippen, who graduated
with honor from Oberlin, has finished
a successful years work as teacher in
Florida and is spend ng her vacat on
with her parents at their home on
Nichols avenue.
DIR. w. K. Scott, who recently re-
turned after quite an extended trip,
has removed his office fir m his home
on Howard avenue to the spacious
apartments over his wife's store on
Nichols avenue.
Mrs. Frederick Douglass will de.
liver a lecture on the Convict system
in the Southern States August Ist al
O'Clock in Old Orchard, nass. She
will give a graphic description of the
horrors of this system, which she
characterlzeS as worse than slavery.
The following article, recently pub
lished in the Evening Star, speaks fol
itself:
"The following IS an extract from &
letter just received from my mother al
Tampa. Florida, which tells the story
!. in simple and unaffected manner, O
lawlesS tragedy enacted in this coun
try, while the government is rushing
troops thousands of miles away from
our shores, for the purpose of estab
, fishing a good form of government
| guess you have heard o
the christopher murder down here. L
was very sad and unfair affair. He
was the colored editor that published
the brutal treatment of colored woman
by policeman. They got enrageC
and went to his house to lynch him
but they found the house well guarded
by colored men. Each night for
week they found things the same way
and after all, on Saturday, at higf
noon, they succeed in getting hin
down in the city to some place of meet
ing, where they pretended they wantec
to compromise, but as soon as he wa.
In this secret place, he was heard tc
scream murder, but when the people
rushed to the place, no one was TO be
seen. 1t was scheme, and yet it re
mains mystery. Ideclare the colorec
, people get no justice down here. L
one is man enough to speak out fol
! his race he Is shot down like a dog
But God. hope will work things ou
all right some day
July I9. 1890. K. L. PENDLEToN.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
APPEAL FOR THE SUFFERERS

Editor THE BEE: Please say to my
fell0wscitizens of the District that the
misery of our colored brothers who
suffer from the recent floods in Texas
cannot be imagined. They walk the
sire is of the neighboring towns beg
ging the privilege of working for food.
The Governor is making as equitable
distribution as possible, but there is
not enough to keep down hunger
Many are naked and there is no cloth
ing for them. We therefore ask our
brothers of the District to cooperate
with us in furnishing direct and imme-
diate relief, both as to food and cloth
ing. ] sincerely hope every colored
person and every colored institution
will come promptly to our aid in this
humane work.
Respectfully,
/. N. JOHNSON, M. ID.
Late of Brazos county, Tex.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
BICYCLE RACES.

The next race meet for colored riders
will be held at the Park Cycle Track
on uesday, August 8th, at d. 40 o. m.
This meet will be held in honor o.
the Riverside Cycle Team of Norfolk,
Va, who, with some four hundred fol.
lowers, will come to Washington on
Monday, August 9TH, remaining here
for several days.
There will be two inter-city races
between teams representing Wash
ington, Norfolk, Richmond, and Balti-
more One of these races will be a
one mile club team race, each CITY
being represented by its three most
speedy riders. For this race the prize
will be magnificent silver cup, stand
ing some fifteen inches high.
The other inter-city event will be
run on the pursuit style, The riders
being placed at intervals aronnd the
track. equal distances apart. All will
start at the crack of the gun. AS soon
as rider is overtaken by another
competitor, he must leave the track.
The race continues until only one
rider survives. A race of this kind
Tsce ntly run in New York lasted for
fifteen miles, and Washington enthusi-
asts will have an opportunity to wit
ness the most interesting event ever
held in this vicinity.
Another race in which great interest
centers is the half-m lie District cham
pionship, i'll which only the fastest local
sprinters will take part.
In addition to the above events, there
will also be one-mile handicap. A
match race is also talked of between
Ed Hall, the one mile champion of the
District of Columbia, and Gillian
Obery, champion of Norfolk.
An effort is being made to secure
the entry of J. H. Hudnell, who made
such good showing here several
years ago. Hudnell is one of the
fastest riders in the amateur ranks,
and his many friends would welcome
his return to the track.
West Dent and Ed Hall are out with
a challenge to race any amateur
tandem team in the South for a suita-
BILE prize. Both of these riders made
an excellent showing at the last meet,
Hall winning the one-mile race and
District championship, a d Dent win
ming the two-mile handicap.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
INDORSE THE PRESIDENT.
CONCERTED ACTION TAKEN BY COL
ORED ATTORNEYS OF THE DISTRICT.


oRED ATTORNEYS OF THE DISTRICT.
There was meeting of the repre-
sentatlves OF the Colored Bar Associ-
alton, held in the law Offices Of, w.
Calvin Chase Saturday morning 5o3H
ID street northwest. The meeting was
called to order by Mr.. Chase, who
stateo in brief that the time had come
tor the colored attorneys of the coun-
try TO speak out boldly aud fearlessly
concerning the President of the United
States and the great questions which
seem 10 be agitating the minds of the
negro In the United States. The law
yers are the true representatives ofthe
people. because, in his opinion, re-
marked MIR. Chase, they were more
able to deal with the Negro quest on
and its relation TO the administration
of President Mckinley than any other
class of people. At the conclusion OF
Mr.. Chase's remarks, Justice E. NJ.
Hewlett, who was made permanent
| chairman, made A vigorous and pat
riotic speech, indorcing the Pr iden,
| and the manner IN which he is dealing
| with the Philippine and other great
| questions In which the Negro is inter.
esled.
Attorney Perry w. Frisby was elec,
ted secretary Of the meeting. after
which the chair appointed the fol ow
ing committee on resolutions: w
Calvin Chase, Thomas l.. Jones anc
l.. M. King, all members of the bar.
| While the committee was out ad.
dresses were made by Attorneys Fen
| ton Payton, @. M. Amber, and
| others.
! Tn committee reported a preamble
| and resolution reciting that there
/ seemed to be some unrest among some
of the lead rs of the race as to the ad.
ministration of President Mckinley
and declaring that the colored attor
neys of the District bar, having watch
ed closely the Presidents every ac
and know from observation as we'll as
| from the records that the President
has appointed and commissioned
more colored men up to date than any
| previous President of the United
States, and had managed with grea
tact and satisfaction the most success
full war ever waged a5ainst any nation
For these reasons, 1--WE, the coloreC
attorneys of the bar of the District Of
Columbia, indorse and commend hi.
great administration, and commene
and leave to his wisdom a peaceful
settlement of the Philippine question.
The chairman and secretary wer.
directed to present a copy Of these
| preambles and resolutions to the Prise
| ident.
Attorney Thomas L. Jones made a
most enthusiastic address in support
of the resolutions and agreed with the
ether addresses.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
PICNIC FOR TEXAS SUFFERERS.

There will be given at Eureaka Park
Thursday, August 3, 1899, grand
picnic, uuder the auspices of the Col
ored Womens' Relief Committee, for
the benefit of the exas food sufferers
The following persons have been
invited to speak:
Hon. J. w. Lyons. Rev. w. ].
Havard, Rev. Geo. w. Lee, DIR. {. b.
Puryis, DR.. J. N. Johnson, Rev. |.
Tobiner, Col. Perry Carson, Prof. N.
r. Patterson, Rev. r. E. Hart, A.
Will Buntes, Rev. |. Thomas, and
Wortham,
Ell, Scott, master of ceremonies
Honorary members, Messrs Jarvis,
Lomax, and Taylor.
Music, dancing, and refreshments OF
all kinds.
Gates open from 9 a. m. to IL. 80 p. m.
Take Ninth street Car and transfer
to Maryland avenue.
Mrs. L. III. Harris, chairman; Mrs.
F.. L. Scott, secretary; Mrs. w. R.
Patterson, treasurer; Mrs. 7. N. John
son, chairman of refreshment CO n
mittee.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29

With large Dancing Pavilion and other
Building New Wharf,
msntsFyng Horses Shooting Gallery Swings Riding Bowling
Alley Books
l. ]. WOOLEN, Manager, -
Office 154 East CAPITOL 9Th Street Wharf
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
THE PULPIT AND THE PEW.
THE MINISTER MAKES THE CoNGR sGA
TIoN, AND THE CONGREGATICN
THE MINISTER.

TIoN, AND THE CONGREGATICN
THE MINISTER.
Between minister and his congre-
CATION there is an action and reac-
ton, so that the minister makes the
congregation, and the congregation
makes the minister. When one SPEAKS
of minister's service to his people
one is not thinking Of pew rents and
other offertories, and statistics, and
crowds nor of schools, and guilds,
and classes, and lectures. The master
achievement Of the minister is to form
character and make men. he chief
question, therefore, to consider about
minister's work is; What kind of
men has he made?
And one, at least, of the most de-
cisive questions by which the members
of a congregation can be judged is
What have they made of their min
ister? By that one does not mean
what salary they may give him, nor
how agreeable they may be to him,
but how far he has become man and
risen to his height in the atmosphere
OF his congregation. Some congrega-
tions have ruined ministers by harass-
ing them till they lost heart and self
control and became peevish and ILL
tempered. Some congregations, again,
have ruined ministers by SO humoring
and pettlng them that they could en-
dure no contradiction, and became
childish. That congregation has done
its duty most effectively which has
created an atmosphere so genial, and
yet SO bracing, that every good in its
minister has been fostered, and every
thing petty kille d.-[Lan Maclaren in
the July Ladies Home Journal.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29

groom can become settled in life, but
IN most cases the marriage soon takes
takes place. Just before the marriage
the banns are published in the church
either on two successive Sundays or,
if the time be short, twice on the same
day. In the latter case. a notice is
posted in public place, notifying all
concerned of the wisl. of the couple
t. marry,
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
DUVALLS
SUMNER
GARDEN

2027 l. street northwest
Large airy Pavilion. Swings and
other amusements. Cigars, Ice
Cream, Soft Drinks, etc. Books
open for dates. Terms reasonable
Apply to J. J. Duvall at above
address.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29

Acting on the advice of Secretary
Alger, John L. c. Jordan re enlisted:
Last Tuesday morning he went aboard
the reciIvi ship Frankii, stationed
at Norfolk, and was granted ten
days furlough, part of which he has
spent here as the guestt of DR.. Tignor.
By his re-enlistment he gains one
number and is now first assistant cleo
trical engineer.
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
REAL ESTATE.
R. J. MARSHALL,
REAL ESTATE & LOAN BROKER,
soS nth Street, N. w.

FOR SALE-Near New York avenue
and North Capital street, new, buff
brick residence, rooms, cellar and
bath, newly papered and decorated;
has all modern improvements and
conveniences: mirror mantels, speak
ing tubes, electric bells, etc.
This property is nicely located in an
improving section Of the city. The
new electric cars will pass within a
half block. This property, $3, 900, on
monthly payments about the same as
rent.
FOR SALE-In the northwest, very
desira bly, located, dwelling and store
together, brick, large store room,
dining room and kitchen on the first
floor, 4 bedrooms and bath on second
floor, all modern Improvements. Shell
wing and counters complete. Price,
s., 500, on very easy terms. This is an
worthy of immediate atten-
ton,
Many other we'll located properties
in different sections of the city for
sale on easy terms. Stop paying rent
The Washington bee., 1899-07-29
EDUCATIONAL.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
WASHINGTON, DC.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
INCLUDING
Medical, Denta and Pharmaceutic College:

Medical, Dental and Pharmaceu utic Colleges
Thirty. Session (ISee-Ieoo)
will begin October 2, 1890, and con-
tinue seven (7) moths.
Tuition fee IN Medical and Dental
Colleges, each $50. Pharmacex4tc
College, SO.
All students must register before
October IL, 1899.
For catalogue or further information
apply to
F. J. Shadd, NJ. D., Secretary,
9oI r. Street, n. W.
City of Washington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
THE CHURCHES AND SOCIETIES.

The Ladies' Social Circle will meet
Wednesday afternoon June 2l with
Mrs. A. l.. Spencer.
The M. +. Sunday school observed
Children's day last Sunday in their
church. a fine program was carried
out.
Children's day exercises will be held
in the Congregational church Sunday
morning and the customary collection
will be taken.
The members of the Congregational
choir drove up to Baldwin Lake Tues
turning by moonlight, having enjoyed
the occasion very much.
A meeting of all the church mem
bers of the Congregational church and
others interested in the society will be
held tonight Thursday at the church
to consider applications for the pas
torate.
Rev. Arthur Metcalf of Bancroft oc-
cupied the pulpit of the Congrega-
tional church Sunday morning and
evening and gave two excellent ad-
dresses. His morning sermon was from
the text, ''What is MANI" and in the
evening the discourse was based on
the story of life taken from the his
tory OF Jacob and Esau. He is fluent
speaker, careful thinker and evident
ly man Of high intellectual attain
manfs
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC,

Series No. 20 OF the Bedding Build
ing & Loan Association stock is now
open to subscribers. In the past a
large proportion OF the Bedding Build
ing & Loan Association stock has been
taken by outsiders from Massachusetts,
New York, Detroit and other outside
places. Cannot the Bedding people
see good thing equally as we'll as
those from distance. We prefer To
give our people chance, chance
that our towns people ought to avail
themselves OF, whereby their own money
may be kept at home where IL belongs.
On the LIST and 2nd series OF stock is al
lowed 10 per cent. interest and on all
other series . per cent. interest II
withdrawn before maturity. For fur
her particulars inquire OF
ADAM WAGNER, Sec'y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

AT Fred Riggs Monday fine girl.
Thos. Vaughn has returned from
England.
Myrtle Lake. Of Hemlock, Mich, is
visiting at A. G. Flanders.
$. Underwood attended the funeral
OF j. f. Leonard in Greenville, return
ing Monday.
"A. &. Flanders was In the vicinity OF
Saginaw for a few days being called
there by the fact that his grandfather
was very sick and not expected to
recover.
Henry Gilmore aud wife were in Palo
Sunday. They visited at her grand
fathers, John Miner, who is ~ years
old, probably the Oldest citizen in
lonia county. hale and hearty, and
who settled there about 30 years ago.
Chas. Fish and wife of Lansing are
stopping for an indefinite period with
relatives here. He was formerly typo
In the BANNER Office, but for several
years has been employed in the state
printing Office of Robert Smith q Co.
at Lansing.
Supervisor VIM. Foote met with a
painful accident in Herrick's casket
factory the other day. He stepped on
Il plank in the rear room of the build
ing which broke injuring one of his
limbs quite badly. Mr.. Foote is hay
ing all kinds of bad luck. He is laid
up at home.