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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-16

men of his time. But NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
this. and Notwithstanding his great re
putation in England. where he IS as
tvideI, road nv the public as he is high
" praised by critics and fellow-crat Us
men-especially by his early and dis dis
corning admirer. ]. NJ. Barrie-the.re
are many lovers of good books In this
country who have yet to realize the run
literary Importance Of this vigorous
Cornishman.
He has done for the rugged west
coast of England and it's quaint ch1r-
acter and romantic history what Tho
mas Nelson Page has done TOT virginia s-lls.
England. He is so devoted to mis- ma
tive Cornwall that he prefers 70 live
there in comparative retirement ues-
pEe the attractions Of London.
The very conditions that keep MIN out
of the run Of current London literary
gossip largely account for ms crisp
or physical. finds any shelter" and Tor
his being placed among the most I'M
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-16

terday afternoon, and card party in
the evening Pupils from the Dalzell
school for girls, where Miss Pabke
teaches, were present yesterday af-
ternoon and conversed with Grandma
Pabke," as she is known by her young
| friends.
| Mrs. Pabke was born and educated
/ in a royal family. Her father was
councillor under Duke Earnst the First
of Coburg, and her early life was spent
! in the court among members OF the
royal families. Mrs. Pabke left Ger
many fifteen years ago with her hus
! band and daughter, and lived in
| Springfield She came to Worcester
| four years later after the death Of her
| husband, who had reached his 82d
year.
Mrs. Pabke does not speak English.
She has learned to say, Il cannot
speak English" so well, however, that
her statement does not seem to be cor
rect Mrs Pabke conVerses readily and
with ease in either French or
her native tongue. She does not con-
slider the English language as produce
tive Of as graceful and renned speech
as either French or German.
Most of Mrs. Pabke's friends speak
English exclusively, and her daughter
acts as interpreter. This method or
conversation is very unpleasant to
Mrs Pabke, whose age is no drawback
to her conversational powers. Her talk
is not of the gossipy sort. She Is never
happier than when discussing art or
literature with some friend who speaks
French or German.
Until a short time ago Mrs. Pabke
read most Of the time, but her eyes are
now getting very weak, and she Is IN
able to be entertained by her books.
Mrs. Pabke loves the sound Of hu-
man voice 50 well, especially II u
speaks her native language, that she
has recently acquired the habit OF hav-
ing discussions with herself. These
talks are not of a rambling sort, put
when she feels lonesome, nothing
| cheers her more than TO hear some one
| speak in German. As her daughter Is
| teaching a class during the day time,
| Mrs. Pabke does the talking and near
/ ing.
| Kaiser William l., grandfather OF the
| present emperor Of Germany, was
much admired by Mrs. Pabke during
I her girlhood in her native land. Inc
| sign of nobility. "vOn." preceding the
| surname Mrs Pabke says, was
| dropped by her grandfather when u
Ties were bought, in order that me
wearer Of the title might be admitted
70 the most exclusive society functions.
Mrs. Pabke told The spy man.
| through her daughter that she now
lives in memory OF her youth. Her ac-
ouafntance with members Of the court
| m which she lived gave her resal
| manners. and she is, even at ~ years
aid the possessor Of a graceful court
ly bearing.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-16
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-16
A NEW CURE FOR COBRA BITES.

American inventors of snake stories
must look to their laurels; the educated
Bengali has entered into competition,
and judging from the sample given in
good faith by native paper at Calcut-
ia, he will be hard to beat. Some time
back the lovely daughter Of a wealthy
Zemindar was bitten by cobra and
died in the course of a few hours. As
her remains were being conveyed to
the Ganges for seputure, passing pa
triarch of reverend mien proposed that
he should be allowed to experiment with
resuscitation. AS he bore a high repu
tation as a professor Of occult science,
the sorrowing relative readily consent
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-16
HALF PRICE.
THE BRADT s WOODS CO.. 40 and 4S FRONT STR

aginative and poetic of the later Eng
fish novelists."
This new novel; 1.-The Ship of stars,
upon which he has been engaged Tor
some time, is one of the few long stories
he has written. 1t is a love-story, OF
course. full of beautiful and tender col
or-the sea, old houses, old families, and
strange happenings-and bit of OK
ford life.
Beginning with the hero's odd boy
life, with it's dreams and adventures
and its whimsical sweetness, the later
chapters rise to a high key of adVen-
ture and action. 1t is safe to predict
that the readers of "The Ship of stars
will discover new literary pleasure
and a mastery talent which deserves
the reputation already attaching to 1t
in Great Britain.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-16
in A REGAL COURT.
Mrs. Matilda Pabke
Born in Household
of a Prince.
or NOBLE DESCENT
City's Oldest German Resi-
dent Celebrates Goth
Birthday.

The Oldest German resident Of Wor-
cester, Mrs. Matilda Pabke, celebrated
her 90th birthday yesterday at the
home Of her daughter, Miss Therese
w. Pabke, 70 Russell street.
Mrs Pabke was born in Germany,
her birthday being Friday, but that
all might participate in the observa-
ance of the beginning of her ninth de-
cade of life, a reception was held yes
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-16
THE ROSE or LONG AGO.

Sine kissed a rose-a sweet req rose
And drgpped it to the no0T H..
He picked it up and pressed ms Ups
Where hers had been before.
ssAnd NAV I keep IT, he imploreA.
ssTo treasure all through IifeF
She said he might, ana later on
He won her for his wife
She vreeps today who kissed the rose
Twas seven years ago
Last night she asked him where II vas;
He said he didn't know
Chicago News.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-16
QUILLER-C COUGH.

The Writer of the New Romance, "The
Ship of Stars"
Arthur T. CUTLER Couch, whose new
romance, 1.-THE Ship of Stars" begins in
the April Scribner, was chosen from
among all the writer's of the day as
best fitted to conclude est. Ives the
late Robert Louis Stevenson's unfnish-
ed romance.
That fact gives some idea of how he
is regarded by the foremost literary
The colored American., 1899-12-02

opl osition by Georgia Negoes to the
hardwick bill to limit the suffrage
now before the Legislature. He said he
proposed taking the stump himself,
and impIored every minister present to
do Likewise. He SAID the law would
reduce eve'y NegrI TO the ignoble
status OF free slave, and that condi.
tons would be worse thsa befJre the
war. 1t would ou law every black man
and woman. He said the author was
merely seeking notoriety and was back
ed by the 'poor white erement.
Not one Negro in thirty ever
thinks Of voting" the bishop declared.
They do not sell their votes. Three
white votes are sold for every Negro
ballot purchased"
The bishop denounced the Su reme
Court OF the United States for taking
away the Negroes civil rights, but ex-
repted Justice Harlan, who was the
Negroes friend, He said the Negroes
had no army, but that the God of Ma.
lions wes on their side.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
rINCHBACK's LIFE WANTED.

Editor Culored Ameri :an:-A great
many readers are anxlous to know
why complete record ef the life and
public services OF Ex-Governor P. B.
;. S.PInChbsck has never been published.
A book embCdying his personal recol =
!cctIons of politics IN ,he ire d-hot"
reconstruction days, his stormy career
iu the governors chair Of Louisiana,
his marvellous escape from assassIna-
tor, h great race for the United States
Senate, and the uudeTcurrents that
moved the famous "Old Guard" Of
winch be ie almost The only survivor,
would read like a novel, and-HoUld be
one # the "best sellers" that could be
gotten up III this generation. Ii would
te a veritabie political textbook to
the aspiring young Afro-American,
sro set a goal that would exert q
Aesilhful influence upon his ambi-
ton We ask the grand old Governor
10 think about this while he is vigor
ous and hearty, and prepare his life"
ior iublicatiou, n. W.B,
P.tsburg, Pa.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
HON. ISAAC H. SMITH,

Talks on Political AT airs, and
Tells Why the Proposed
Amendment Should be De-
feased by the People OF North
Carolina.
Mr.. Eiitor:-It is as tell you, there
is entirely too much to be seen and
read in print about the Negro this and
and the Negro that. Let the Negro
rest, aud he will work out his own cal
vation. Unwlse agitation hurts him
every day. In January 1900, l will give
out VINO will be the next president
Who will be the nominees Of each par
ty, is apparent to all now.
II the republican state committee
The colored American., 1899-12-02
DIVISION OF THE NEGRO VOTE.


Mr. Editor;-I heartily commend you
for the defense you have no ade in be.
half OF Bishop A. Walters President of
the National Affo.American Council.
and particularly in allo wing him space
to defend himself. 1 rather think all
who are lot subsIsting an administers
tion pap or patiently waiting for the
crumbs that might fall from their mas
ter's table, understood him quite well
at first, There was a time in the his.
tory of the political world, when to be
an lrishman meant to be a democrat
but since the Irish have divided their
vote, they baye eahanced their worth
as American citizens and all parties are
seeking their support. 1 am republi.
can, and have always voted so, but I
am tired Of the doctrine that the Afro.
American belongs to the republican
party, soul and body, now and forever
more. I believe that the highest type
of citizenship is to serve re's country.
race and self to the best interest of al
concerned, and it is ridiculous to fiebt
for country that does not protect
your rights or en- masse support party
that does not insu uIe and maintain
your life and whether it is coed ad-
Vice or not the Afro Americans are di.
vlding their vote votes not only in tie
South, but North, East and West, fer
they are tired of faithless promises and
bllrdnes to the outrages perpetrated
upon defenceless race, with apparent
governmental sanction, or at least ST.
lent acquiescence l can not ste how
this freedom OF speech which Is a con-
stitutional hight OF every American citi'
zen should affect the Council, whose
purpose, is or should be, 1st, The high
est and best type of manhood; 2nd,
That which is OF the best interest to
the race, and anything after that which
is worthy and honorable.
Rev. J. ], Adams,
Rochester, N Y.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

may very prop erly iny1te our admir-
alton. Durins the past fifteen years
he has been most active worker for
the advancement and growth Of the
John Wesley church in its every
department, aud his wise counsel and
unfisgging energy have been poreDt
factors in Its general development. The
promises Of the youth of Calvin Brent
have indeed been spendidIy redeemed
II the spirits of the just made p,rtect,
may nave knowledge Of the doiugs of
this life, then most surely have John
and Elizabeth Brent, Of saiDted men,
ory. rejoiced with Exceeding great j,y,
to find their teachings so splendidiy
fruitful in the life Of their youngest
born. JJHN h. PAYNTER.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
A Tribute to Mr.. Brent.

The death of Calvi +. S. Brent On
the 1ith inst, removes from active
church and business circles of the Dis
trlct, man OF exceptional ability and
uptiring industry. In bus mess life
was his distinction to adorn a callit
that of Architecture, which has hitber
to been chosen by few men of color
anywhere, and his demise, from race
ana local point OF view, creates void
10 TINS constantly growing department
of industry.
He was ever gentle and unassumipp.
but throughout his life (which seems
to US, all too shurt) he displayed a
courage that knew no faltering in sup.
port Of right.
The business to which he was devoted
since early man hood, guided his hand
In the delineation of forms of beauty
and symmetry, the evidences of which
The colored American., 1899-12-02
rxr3RMATIoN WANTED.

vort RinggoId, Tex. -Inclosed find
ao.,sl money order for 50 90 for a
'..r,s subscription. 1 ever did admire
y! ~, pr.a. ra e journal and feel at a
no, to receive it at each publication
..I,bipk It is the best journal pub
n.bsd in the interest of the colored race
il America. you are aware Of any
,..s enterprise in existence in which
share. can be secured (oarring the
rolsmau Nan'g. Co. as l have taken
$4,000 share in that already l de
sire YOU 10 inform me Of such, provid'
ing reliable one. Kindly favor
me + receipt for my subs .ription.
Your most oUedlent servant, I. K.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

just half does its duty and prove to be
half as good leader as AguinaIdo ls
and has been for and TO the Filipinos,
the proposed constitutional amend
ment will not pass the people Of Moth
Carolina
To ratify the coEs ituional amend
ment would clearly be hurting tc
thousands OF good, honest people IN
both races, and in my race would allow
the worse element, with rare exception,
the right of franchise. Then. to my
mind, it is not just the right thing for
preacher to allow and compel class
of the membership to pay dues, pay
aud do everything in general except
take the Lords supper at the sscra-
mental table. When it becomes uu-
lawful for man Of sound mind to
vote, it should alec De unlawful for the
sheriff tC collect poll tax from him.
l sincerely trust and expect the ki igs
of this world, the good white people of
North Carolina who never intend hurt.
ing anybody, will yet follow that great
and wise example of the white people
of the great state Of Alabama. Ina,
is, when the legislature meets next
January, repeal the constitutional dis
fanchlsement clause 1t is to the in.
terest of the white republicans of North
Carol,ns and the third party white
people that the democratic party de-
cline going any course or doing any
thing except pressing to finish the
Of the disfranchlsement
constitutional amendment next . u,
gust. However, all the people should
and ought to be taught: He who has
the greatest interest, should and Of night
ought 10 be al we'd TO rule aud control
his interest and that other fellows.
ISAAC II. SMITH.
Nouhorpo NJ q
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Mr. E6iter:-I thank you heartily for
v,rr manly and straightforward de
ieo.e of ladies' who wish to take lunch
son IN th- first-cIase restaurants down
nwn These would be great con-
vepisace during shopping tours and
after the rneaIer, wee it not for the
narrow aud silly prejudice of gossip
pers who are ready to think evil OF
every one who dares to go contrary to
their no,ilns of proprlery. II a lady
never does wOlse than TO visit a quiet
and orderly cafe, Wi b an escoEt ofgood
repu,e. The morals Of the community
will suffer no implement. I glory in
the courage of "One OF the Sufferers"
who wrote the original article, and hope
others wih-respond to her plea for an
honest agitation of the subject.
MARIE b. J.
Washington, D. c., Nov. "a.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
Newberne, N. G.

After thirteen years of fighting
George Dixon, the eolored feather
weight, will retire from active ring
work, His fight with Terry McGowan
at New York City on January 8, will
be his last This is the statement issued
by Tom o. Rurke, Dixon's manager.
r umor has it that he will open cafe in
9Th avenue, New York. In his own
class, George Dixon was stronger
than any fighter that ever milled in
America. He won the feather weight
tile over nine years ago, and, although
defeated in three or four limited round
goes, Dixon is still looked upon as
champio9. He has earned upward of
500, 600 during his career, but spent
the greater portion Of il, and now when
he is ready to retire, the boxer has only
his earnings of the last year or two
show for his long and hard campaign.
Jeffnes and Corbett are slated for
fistic argument September Is, of next
year. We can see Corbett getting
" licked" right now.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
GETTING AFTER LATE CoMERs.
Washington, D. c., Nov. 24.

GETTING AFTER LATE COMERS.
Editor Colored American: - Won't
you please call attention TO the lateness
with which people come to the liter
sry societies aud other entertainments?
They arrive just rs the speak er singer or
reader Is getIirg to an interesting part,
aud di,luIb those who have been cour-
teoun and thoughtful enough to come
Oh time. They get up and leave with
mach ado before the close Of the last
piece. agaln to the disturbance Of
mauy who wish to ENJOY the entire
performance or exercise. The people
should be IN their seats at O'Clock,
ami isl.Uw the program to begin prompt
ly, aud 60 on uninIerrupt, dly to the
eud. J. 81 L.
lltn street u. W., Nov. %.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
f1p Editors Mail Bag.
# Many Upon the Issues that Engage the Public
VP Mind Some Views as to Division of the Negro Vote

ops giving this advice but will show
their faith by their works by following
it.
A WOMAN grFFRAGIsT.
Philadelphia, Pa.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
Az RS DIVISION ALL AROUND.


Mr. Ed.,or:-Being placed in that
u"'..'lAste position of the man who
'"I some reason cant vote as he
.N'DA' as We have no vote at alive
'ee. called upon to relieve our mind by
q -sssl say lux what we think on sub
!S'' now under discussion; and that is
p''n'p Walters views concerning the
u''''al OF the colored vote. Some Of
wi li,nls favor division in local
'~a.Es' but not IN national. For our
p''H We favor division all around. and
"9 I'.'i51 man who does not feel that
:, I'A. Year with President Mckinley as
,"' possible nominee of the republican
pAt'y. Is not good year to divide the
:, .S''Iel vote, must be deaf TO the crv of
, ~" brother crying from the sod. Our
roI' nm S'"ment favors speaking out in
ss'.-S, nos standing up and being
-~'od' letting folks know where
-. 80 are at etc. Therefore we have
S;sA'y St enjoyed Bishop Walters inter.
soI,, l~ IL Ihe Post, and the only con,
,S,a ia'''h We can offer dissenters is that
Of, Ho' only tine that the majority
'ace 10 no! object to the Bish.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
BISHOP TURNER AROUSED
Georgia Afro-Americans Urged
to Fight the Passage OF the Suf-
frage Bill.
Rev. J. J. A dams,
Rochester, n, Y.

Macon, Ga, Special. Bishop H. NJ.
Turner. of the African Methodist Epis-
copsl Church, delivered a sensational
address to The Georgia African Meth
odist Church. He urged every possible
The colored American., 1899-12-02
Men CURED FREE,

A most .ccesstul remedy has bt en- found
for sexual weakness such as impote ncy vari.
cOcele. SbIunb en- organs, vous debility,
lost n al hood, night emissions, premature
dfscf arge and all other results of self abuse
or excesse 1t cures a"y case Of the difficult
y, never fails to re tore the 'rgans to full
natu al strength and vigor The Eoctor who
every man know about il. He viii therefore
ser d the receip giving the various ingredi
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questing the free receipt as re ported in his
pa per. 1t is a generous offer. and all men
ought to be GLAD TO have such an oppO tunity
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Capital Savings
Bank

Capital Savings
Bank
6O7 F St. N. W., Washington, D. C
Capital $4,000.
Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President.
L. G. Bailey, Treasurer.
}. A. johnson, Secretary.
D. B. McCary, Cashier.
Directors:
Jno. R. Lynch. DR.. W. 8. Lotion,
Whitefeld McKin ay, L. c. Bailey,
Robt. II. Terrell, W, S, Montgomery,
Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry
E. Baker, James Storum, J. A.
Johnson, DR.. A. w. Tancil, Howard
H Williams.
Deposits received from 10 cents up
ward. Interest allowed on $500 and
above. Collections meet with prompt
attention. A general exch ange and
bBnking business done.
Bank op-n from 3 a. m. to 4:30 I'm
The colored American., 1899-12-02
ppFEpuEN's HOSPITAL.

Portland, Me, Nov. p, 1899.
Fiitor Colored American; Please 4,
'i,, in this weeks issue that the
p ,,.,,ev Hospital, of Portland, Maine,
'.r. " the Freedmen's Hospital for Its
p a,t ami would gladly exchange, but
iT cttv institution, and therefore has
.orsr,.e report, all coming under
ta.d Of ely affairs. Very respect.
~ EMILE n. DoRsTER DAVIS.
Greeley Hospital.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-17
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EDWARD DIGLEGAL CONVICTED,
He Was Accessory TO the Murder OF
Deputy Townsend.


Guyton, Ga, Sept. 16.--The trial OF Ed
ward and Malinda Delegal, which occu-
pied the attention of Bingham Superior
Court, all day yesterday and part OF the
night, was concluded at late hour, and
their fate was left to the jury.
All the attorneys, witnesses and others
who had been attending the court, left for
their homes. Judge seabrook and the
court officers remained to await the find
ing of the jury.
An agreement was reached this MORN
ing, after several hours of deliberation
upon the law and evidence.
Edward Delegal, charged with being ac-
cessory to the murder of Mr.. Townsend
of Darien, was convicted and sentenced to
life Imprisonment.
Malinda Delegal, charged with the same
oifense, was acquitted.
The court adjourned, after three days
of busy and constant work.
Sheriff Griffin and his deputies arrived
at Guyton this afternoon from Spring.
field, with John and Edward De1egal. in
time to board the 3:45 o'clock train for
Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-17
WILL Die MARRIED SUNDAY.
Necessary Change I'm the Cantacu-
Kene-Grant NuptiaIs.


Newport, r. l., Sept. 1s-The plans for
the Cantacuzene-Grant wedding have been
changed. II was intended that the Epis-
copal service should take place in All
Saints Chapel on Monday, Sept rs. fol-
lowed by the Greek ceremony in private
al Mrs. Palner's villa.
The Prince is a Greek Catholic, and tho
marriage laws of his church, which are
very strict do not recognize the validity
of the marriage Of a Russian performed
by clergyman outside that faith.
The head OF the Russian church In the
United States informed the Prince that
the Russian ceremony must take place
first or not at all. and that a refusal to
comply would place the Prince IN a bad
light in bis own country. and might cause
his public discipline or injure his standing
in the army, where all officers are suppos-
ed to live up TO the laws Of the Greek
Church.
The advice of the Greek bishop was as
sented to by the Prince, which compelled
change In the plans. The Greek cere-
mony must come first. Therefore, In pri-
vate. on Sunday evening, Sept. "a, the
Prince and Miss Julia Dent Grant will be
married BY Rev. Father Hotovitsky of
New York, assisted by two other Russian
elergymen Of New York. Honore Palmer.
cousin of the bride and son of Mr. and
Mrs. Potter Palmer, will act as best man,
as proxy for Grand Duke Cyril