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The colored American., 1900-08-18
Prof. is. Moten Reelected.

President j. 8 Moten's report re-
cent report and the reports Of the of
ficers OF Payne University at Selma,
Ala, showed marked improvement
on all lines, were generally satisfactory
to the visiting board. Prof. MOten was
reelected as president OF the school.
There was but slight changes In the
other members of the faculty. K. D.
Brooks was reelected secretary of the
trustees and the executive board, and
IDLJ.W. Walker was reelected tfess-
The colored American., 1900-08-18
Virginia Union University.
Theological
Seminary

MAGNIFICENT
Commanding Location II
Large Faculty of Enthusiastic and Able Professors.
Lectures by Distinguished Scholars Educators and Preachers
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT, Ogh Modern Thorough
Electives leading
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor o.
LOGICAL
Hebrew
elor of Divinity and English leading
Theology
ton, desire to fit themselves for the ministry
Thorough
paraoy Course General
living students teaching
training
and of tools and machinery
Unqua1e
Training receive
Entrance examination
8:45 Term begins Wednesday. Catalogue and
further information application 20 PRESIDENT,
RinhuOud, Ia.
The colored American., 1900-08-18
THE AFRICAN QUESTION.
by Mary a. Blackburn.)

H.
What shall we do With the Africans,
That race so INTERIOR
Is the question they are discussing,
Debating 1t o'er and o'er.
Some want to send them to Africa,
And the reservation plan
Is favored too, by others wh0
Belong to an upper clan.
Far above the poor. black Africans,
Who should never dared been born,
For there seems to be no place for them
They ale doomed to be forlorn.
I'm wondering what these folks would dc
About all their dirty work
II they sent them Off to Africa
And they had none here to shirk.
They say they are all such lazy things
And then. they are so black.
"Why wouldn't begin to teach one"
Says simple, idiot Jack.
What was ii we heard long years ago,
About "free and equal men?"
They surely didn't mean what they said
Or, has sentiment changed since then?
What do you suppose God made them for?
What Will he do with Them when
The judgment day is come to us all
And ali OF the Saxon men.
Who are feeling SO far above them,
Because their skin is so white,
Rise up in one, great. suIging body,
In the realms of perfect light.
And the noise they make is rumbling
Throughout the heavenly dome
While they're pushing their way up higher
Right close to the great, white throne?
Perhaps they will II en- muster courage
And very Justify shout,
'Say st. Peter on at the gateway,
Put these n1ggers rig ht straight out!''
But fancy the one great Ruler,
OF this mighty universe,
Who is no respecter of person
And does only the wicked curse.
VIII look Ground him gently, ca ,mly
Surveying eaTths upper clan
While he's saying in accents firmly,
''You seem not to know the plan,
'Ot my wonderous tree salvation,
Which tried to make so plain,
That way fartng man though soe1
Might not be eFring therein.
"But repeat my message clearly
All who believe in the Son.
Who obey him and confess him
And whOsOsver Will msY copne."
An, dear brothers, sisters and worldIin gs
That's fact we can't dispute
We're are all one and equal to our God
And his word We cay.r refute.
What tho ugh the skin be as black as mid
night,
II our hearts are good and pure
We Will enter In at Heavens gate
salvation is certain, sure.
Jacksonville, HI.
The colored American., 1900-08-18

avery trade School is situated in
Allegheny, Pa. and is the oldest insti-
tuition OF learning for colored youths in
the United States.
The school is we'll located in the city.
which makes it a desirsble place foI
the eduee tion of children. MY visit
there last month and thorough exam
lnation Of the handiwork of the stu.
dents have convinced me that Avery
School occupies high rank in eduea.
tiOnal circles Each department of the
school is run on high business prlnci-
pies, and in addition to the literary
training, a finished trade is given to
each student, boy and girl alike, who
will hold out to the end.
The people of Pennsylvania and ad.
jacent States have an opportunity in
Avery School that is rarely given.
With free tuition, all that 1s required OF
the boy or girl are good behaviour,
prOmptness, regularity and earnestness
The work examined in the millinery,
dresssmaking, tailoring and mechanical
departments would do credit to older
and more experienced hands. The
trustee board is composed of a set of
wide-aWaks and energetic business
men.
DIR. Geo. q. TuIfieY, president of the
board OF trustees is a man Of wide
awake business experience and ever
working for the elevation Of his race.
With his energy and easy manner he is
gradually forging his institution to the
front. Prof. Jos. D. Mahoney. mana
ger and director OF the school is the
man foE such responsible position.
He Is man Of tact and talent and has
an earnestness and interest In the work
that knows no bounds. The people OF
Allegheny and Pittsburg are fortunate
in being able to secure the energy OF
such gentleman so well qualified for
all departments OF the work.
With the completion Of the new an
mex the school is the better prepared to
carry on and extend its work of USE
fulness. The new building is COM
plete in its every detail and with the
nominal sum for board will hardly ac-
commodate all who will apply this fall.
Schools that furnish a coRplete indus
trial training are few.
The demand OF the age is for this
kind of training among all classes, and
the schools that are being equipped
will have the confidence and support of
the public.
Our boys and girls must learn busi-
ness and trades. The lines are being
drawn so tightly that we will be forced
into all kinds Of business IL we would
receive the accommodations we deserve
and cOvet.
Our young people must be educated
TO work, and know Of no place 80
we'll adapted and 80 well managed as
Avery Trade School. In future letters
I will speak of the conditions OF the
people In the above-named places as I
studied them; also Of the Hart Farm
School. Il. L. COLES.
Wisdom Fro m the Perry "Think Piece"
The colored American., 1900-08-18

urer OF the bull ling fund. Mr.. e. w.
Stone was elected as general treasurer
0f the tIustes board. Rev. w. FL Nixon,
D. D was elected as chairman Of the
executive board. In order to push for
ward the project for the new building q
strong effort was made supplement
the Building Fund.-" and the work
will take definite form soon Mr. Moten
Is making proud record for himself as
an educator and manager.
The colored American., 1900-08-18

MIR. r. E. Rencher of 1907 L street, Is
attending the Seventh Day Adventists
Oou yention in Richmond, Va,
The colored American., 1900-08-18

Some colored men seem to think they
have q distinct destiny apart from the
white man. They are very foolish. AS
they advance IN education, wealth and
business, they will simply be an added
force TO the country's greatness.-Phil'
s,dslphia Tribune.
The colored American., 1900-08-18

II some of the rich eolofed men Of
the South would invest fairly large ia
Southern railway stocks they might d.
minish the "Jim Grow" cars to praise
worthy extent.
The colored American., 1900-08-18
A WESTERNER COMES EAST.
Ffof. K. 7. Cole Writes of the Avery
Trade and Industrial School,

Kansas City, Mo. special After visit
10 the East, including the cities of Chi
cago' Pittsturg, Allegheny, Washing
Ton, Philadelphia and points in Viz
glnla, desire 10 speak of Avery Trade
School in this communication.
The colored American., 1900-08-18

Miss Julia E. Brooks is spending her
vacation in Richmond, Va.
The colored American., 1900-08-18

Wisdom Fro the Perry "Think Piece"
The Coconino sun., 1900-10-20
THAT BATHROOM

Better get figures on 1t at once. I have done some of the best plumbing jobs in Flagstaff and will take pride in referring to any of them. I am prepared to do anything in Roofing, Plumbing Heating or any other job work. Come and see me.
The Coconino sun., 1900-10-20
THAT ROOF

Does it leak: Better get it repaired be- fore the wet season sets in.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Even ancient superstitions are not
respected by the modern woman Of
fashion She has herself photographed
in her wedding dress before she is mar
ried, has her trousseau marked with
her new initials instead of her maiden
name, and otherwise flies in the face
of traditions which, to her grandmoth-
er, were sacred because of their very
antiquity, says the Pittsburg Dispatch.
At the present moment the most ia
vored gem for mounting as charm
is the opal, the stone banned for years
as an omen of bad fortune to the wear
er. Now you find opals in the rough,
as well as polished, being mounted in
almost every style for wear on neck
chains or on bangles. There is only
one other stone which can rival them
in popularity, and that is the pale
green jade.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Salt Lake City still presents one of
the most absorbingly interesting
fields for the sociologist to be found
on this continent The conditions
most vital to a peoples life are there
far beneath the surface and cannot
be comprehended in day, nor by a
sojourner who looks exclusively
through either Mormon or Gentle
eyes. Two generations have been
born into the Mormon religion, and
the traditions of the church are as
binding to them as those Of century,
old creeds to their followers. The man
who you are told has broken away"
from the faith you find upon acquaint-
ance to be half a Mormon still. The
good Mormon" who is pointed out to
you will be found to be- in nine cases
out of ten, half Gentile.-New Lippin-
colt.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12
State Normal School.

The new catalogue of the State Nor
NAL School, Jacksonville, Ala, has
been issued. 1t shows the institution
to be in a hourishing condition and
well patronized by the teachers of the
state.
It's list of alumni shows that its
graduates are holding good positions
in many walks of life, especially that
of teaching. The demand for normal
trained teachers is increasing, and
Jacksonville cannot supply the calls
for its graduates.
The health record of Jacksonville,
which by the Health Officers report is
the highest in the state, makes it an
ideal location for school.
The Normal School begins its
eighteenth year in September, under
G. W. Daugette, president.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12
A SLIGHT MISTAKE,
The Brides Father Was q Teller, but
Not Connected with a Bank.

Can l tell you the meaning of eu-
phusm?" said an old reporter the
ether night in response to a question
by one of the younger men on the staff.
why, certainly, my boy. 1t is the
pleasant art Of calling bootblack a
gentleman Of polish, and it's very val
liable in newspaper work, provided you
don't carry the joke too far. | remem-
Der when | was a cub myself and was
working out in Denver a fellow came
in one day and asked me to write a
nice little notice about the marriage
Of his brother to girl over in Centre
City Who is the bride?' l asked, so
as to get some material for the para
graph what is her fathers occupa-
tom Why, he's a-teller,' said my
caller, hesitating a little. All right
said l, and thinking it would sound
shade finer, l referred to the lady AS
the beautiful and accomplished daugh-
ter of the well known banker Of Centre
City Next day the boss came in foam
ing at the mouth. What in blazes do
you mean by speaking Of old - as a
banker? he beloved. He's a profess
sional clairvoyant and the biggest old
fraud out of jail! He's got an ad. in
the paper right now, offering to reveal
the past and future for 35 cents and
lock Of your hair l was overwhelmed
with chagrin and hunted up my in
formant. Why did you tell me that
girls father was a BANKER l asked
reproachfully. I didn't he answered
1 said he was a teller It's one and
the same thing l retorted. No, it
isn't said he; you jumped at conclu-
sions. l didn't mean paying teller,
meant a fortune teller New Or
leans Times Democrat.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

1t will be ltere ing to note what
marks the ? esen- war will leave on
our manner. en- ms and language.
big var has suits of this kind.
The wars With NaNoleon gave us wei
lingtcus, "B'ucae rs," and probably,
the lcag lltary cloak. The Russian
war supp us With a new name for
girls, ARA bro re down the military
monopoly II a fringed upper lip, and
made th ong .amiliar sight of his
polished Mahogany obsolete for the
English AZ who reached the stage Of
his din r when dessert is laid and the
wine "oes round. That war made
must hes con mon and Coasters" a
curlg ity. The great Franco-Prussian
cam align had comparatively little So
eiai influence N us-probably because
We we're not actual belligerents. We
lea 1ed 10 take interest in maneuvers,
ird which soon superseded the old
sh4m aghts. as yet the present war
has Influenced more our language than
our cusJome. Trekking, outspanning,
veldt, lager are slipping into use.
Khaki has become -familiar color,
and colonial" unifoi 4 familiar in
our streets. We may each note Tor
ourselves these indirect unobt Gsive,
but probably lasting influences of the
war.-London News.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12
Sacred Fires of India.

The sacred fires of India have not
cient which still exists was conse-
Grated twelve centuries ago in COM
memoration of the voyage made by
the Parsees when they emigrated from
Persia to India. The fire is fed five
times every two hours with sandal
wood and other fragrant materials
combined with very dry fuel.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Mrs. Alexander Capperton, who died
in Kirkhili, Scotland, the other day,
was one of the few links connecting
the present with the time of Sir Walter
Scott. She entered his service when
sixteen, and remembered hearing his
heavy football on the stairs at five
every morning when he came down for
his buttermilk and porridge. She was
with him when he died and received a
lock of his hair from Mrs. Lockhart.-
PHILADELPHIA Press
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12
A Doctors Advice Free!

About Tetterine. DIR. M. l.. Field.
er, of Eclectic P O., Elmore county,
Ala, says: IT know it to be g
radical cure for letter, salt rheum,
eczema and all kindred diseases of the
skin and scalp. l never prescribe
anything else in all skin troubles. >
Send SOC. in stamps for a box of it,
postpaid, to the manufacturer, J. T.
Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga, if your
druggist doesn't keep it.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12
Newsy Gieanings.

Lumber fires in Northern Minnesota
have caused great loss.
There is no Sunday in China.
Boston has opened its free public
baths, and will keep them open until
after Labor Day.
The German Gas pipe syndicate has
reduced prices under the influence OF
American competition.
German coal companies report in
creased earnings and the ironmakers
have unusually large orders.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
E so. n powder for the feet L. makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
sweating, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns
and bunions. At all drugg SIS and shoe
stores. 2jc. Trial package FREE by mail.
Address hllen :. Oimsted, lie R ", \. Y.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Don't you sometimes feel a twinge
of self-reproach in connection with
this Puerto Rican matter?" ITO tell
you the truth" answered Senator
Sorghum, Il do. Every now and then
l half suspect that we didn't get quite
as much out of that deal as we might
have secured"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Each of the eighteen provinces of the Ce-
lestial empire is ruled by a governor, or gov
ernor-gentral who is responsible to the en-
peror for the entire administration, political
judicial, military and fiscal.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

A project recently set on foot in Hungary
to supply electric power in small quantities
to home workshops in the vicinity OF Buda-
iaD diet
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12
What He Missed.

Wycke-See how angry that parson
is! l really believe he's swearing. He
has certainly missed his vocation.
Wytte-No, think it was his train
Stray Stories.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

In the British army only three religious de-
nominations are recognized. Church of Eng
land, Roman Catholic and Wesleyan.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Robert Flournoy, Brlckyar Ala. wrote
consider no remedy equal to DR.. Moffett's
TEETHINA (Teething Powders for the irrita-
tions OF teethng and the bowel troubles of
our Southern country.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12
The Best Prescription for Chills

The bikes OF Japan cost in the aggregate
more money than those of the Netherlands.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Don't drink too much water when cy-
cling. Adams Pepsiu Tutti Frutti is an
excellent substitute.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Conductor f. D. LOOMS, Detroit, Mich,
says: The Effect of Halls Catarrh Cure is
wonde rful.n Write him about it, Sold by
Druggists, I5c.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Twelve thousand people in the Missouri
Kansas mineral district live in tents the year
round.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Last year Kansas exported 100000 dozen
eggs, as compared with I5l,O0J dozen in 1886.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums, reduces inflamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. &c q bottle
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not spot, streak
or give your goods an unevenly dyed ap-
pearance. Sold by all druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Pso's Cure is the best medicine we ever usad
for all Elections of throat and lungs WIN
O. ENDsLEY, Vahburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINIEB TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money If it fails to cure.
Z. W. GROVES signature IS on each box. CSC
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron and quinine il
a tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price soc
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

greatest railway systems of the United States.
They would not use it if it wasn't the best.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12

Its advantages for practical instruction. both
in ample Laboratories and abundant hospital
materials are uneQualled. Free access given 10
the great Charity Hospital with 800 beds and
30,O0O patients annually. special instruction is
given daily AT the bedside of the sick. The next
session begins NOyem Der LIST. 1900. For catalogue
and information, address PROF. S. Z. CHAILLK
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-07-12
University of Alabama.
SOUTHERN DENTAL COLLEGE.

DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons
OLDEST COLLEGE IN STATE. Fourteenth An
nual Session opens Oct 2; closes April SOth.
Those contemplating the study OF Dentistry
should write for ca alogue.
Address 5. w. FOSTER, Dean.
G2-63 Inrnan Building, Atlanta, Ga.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-26
Salem Siftings.

SALEM, April 17.-Dclayed)-
After sojourn in the land of the
blackberry and saw briars, l will try
to write again from our little town
Farm work is moving along nicely
in this section. Corn planting is tho
order of the day.
Sickness is very prevalent in this
section, and several deaths have oc.
Cured. | am 80 far behind with
locals from this part l canrot give
full particulars of each case One
by one we arc crossing the river.
Since our last letter the following
have passed away: The infant of
Mr.. and Mrs. L.. w. Grant, nine
days old; Mr.. John Edney, one OF
our best farmers and citizens; Mrs
N. A. Alexander, wife of our post
master, who was pious, good
woman, and held the affection and
esteem of all who knew her; Mrs
Emily Compton, one Of our aged
and respected ladies Mr.. Berry
Reese, of Tamasscc. The bcrcavcd
families of the departed ones have
our warmcst sympathy in the absence
of their loved ones.
Rev. II. l.. Dufie failed to meet
his appointment at Whitmire's on
the first Sunday. Rev. J. B. Colley
kindly accepted an invitation to fill
his pulpit, and preached an instruc-
tive sermon.
a Sunday school has been organ.
lied at Whitmirc's and is moving on
nicely.
Mr.. Stiles Alexander has his new
house done and has moved in.
Mr.. Jake Moore cuts his tobacco
faster than ever now-it's another
girl.
Mr.. j. w. Grant wears a smile all
around his facc-a fine girl. Nc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-26

James Lennon, of Troy, N. Y,
prompted by jealousy, last Wedncs-
day evening lay in wait for his wife
and cut her throat. Subsequently,
while his victim lay bleeding, Len
non turned the razor upon himself
and made terrible incision in his
own throat. Lennon and his vile
went to Troy from Lowell, Mass.
Soon after the arrival of the pair
Charles Warnock became enamorcd
Of the woman and paid her marked
attention. just as Mrs. Lennon was
entering her house the husband
jumped upon her, and, bending her
back, slashcd her throat twice.
Then, as policeman ran toward the
scene, he cut his own throat and
fell into the arms of Horace Dinglcy,
a witness of the tragedy. The
woman cannot live, and the chances
Of Lemons recovery are very slight.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-26
GAS OR ia
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature 1sa's s'o Of M@>MAz@1SaI
MaxwelFs Ferry Topics.

MAxwElI's FERRY, April IT,
(Dclaycd.) .)-Spring has come and
the trees will soon be robcd with
their beautiful mantle of green, and
how sweet the little birds sing.
Grip, grip, grip! We haven't heard
Of as much grip in a long time.
Mr.. Is. f. Wood left Monday to
attend court in Grccnville.
Mr.. Bob Bowie, of Iva, was in
this section recently. Bob is real
lively and makes friends wherever he
goes.
Married, on April IS, 1900, Mr..
John Sanders, OF Ncwry, and Miss
Pearle Cox of this place. We wish
the young couple long and happy
life.
One Of the funniest incidents We
have heard Of is: Mr.. Luke McCar-
ley was plowing his new Western
horse beside mule recently. The
mule braycd and the horse became
scared at its braying and ran away
We guess if the horse had stayed
here it would have heard a lot OF
hungry mules bray.
Mr.. B. II. Moore and family have
had la grippe.
Mrs. O. II. p. Fant, who has beer
very i'll, is no better.
Mrs. w. II. Phillips has returned
from a pleasant visit to Seneca.
Mr.. Arthur Campbell was in thi.
burg recently and furnished us with
some fine music.
MIR. and Mrs. J. T.. Long visited
Anderson recently.
Miss Pcarlc McCarlcy, one of oul
bellies, is very sick with Ia grippe
We hope we may soon be able to SEE
her out again.
1t seems that some of our prosper
Gus farmers are losing all their sheep
chickens and turkeys.
We have tomato and cabbage
plants set out. Come around
Mcssrs. Editors, when they grow
little, and dine with us.
| STRAEGER.