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The colored American., 1900-08-25
A Lesson in Civil Service Ethics

A Lesson in Civil Service Ethics.
The Public Printer gazed pensively
out of his office window, and looked
dissppEOvingly at the Pabst beer sign
which constantly stared him In the face
from across the way, and reminded
him of exhilarating times of the long
age.
"Jocko", he grunted. to q lemon
colored attendant who crouched in the
corner, his ears alert and his step elee-
trio to do his masters bidding.
"Yes sire, your reverence" and Joeko
prostrated himself at the iEaper hal desk.
''Have we fired any of these high
toned, wise darkies lately?" asks the
chief in heavy villain accents.
"No sire, your honor, the weather
has been too hot for me to get any
scandals for your consideration this
month"
'WeIl what did Esise your pay for,
you miserable seeker after rest? Go
out at once, and gather enough rumors
about Buckingham 70 justify me in
making a vacancy in his place. I've
got to have room for some Of these
kickers who are worrying me to death {"
"Doyou want specific charges, backed
by authentic evidence, sire," Jocko
humbly asks.
mo, by thunder" yelled the P. P.
"Yeu ought to know by this time that
I never require such nonsense as evi-
dence when I want mans head. All
/ need is an excuse. Get out in hurryp
AS Joeko's nimble footsteps became
faint in the corridor, the virtuous, inn.
paxtisl and paternal Public Printer re-
sumed his disapproving study of the
Pabst beer sign,
The colored American., 1900-08-25

IL is ike pleasant voyage rerhaps to float.
Like Pyrrho on a sea of speculation.
For my part, I'll enlist on neither side
Until See both sides for once agreeing.
-Byron's Pyrrhon1sus.
Human life is a grand chain of
"Sharps and Flats"-a staff of majors
and minors. To the wise it is lust as
easy to laugh at the ludicrous a. to la
ment over that which is lost. The strik.
ing lesson is frequently impaired in
Jesting vein, and the telling rebuks Is
administered with q smile. The free
lance who furnishes this department
uses velvet fender, and his shaft,
though keen, never leaves a smarting
wound. Those who read as they run
Will recognize every picture that is
thrown upon the canvas, but 40 one
should lay the f1sttering JUNCTION to his
soHl that he is meant as the subject
unless the "shoe fits him." so to speak.
No malice is intended to ward any one,
and each OF our readers is cordially in.
Vited to join US in poking a little limo
cent fun at the other fellow.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
the Palace Barber Shop.

One of the neatest end most complete
tOnsOrial psrlors in Washington Is the
one conducted by that past master of
the profession, Mr. w. III. Hill, 1OI
Sixth Street, n. w. A first class artist
himself, Mr. Hill has spared no pains
to make his shop The best of its kind,
and has surrounded himself with q
corps Of competent artists. His shop
represents all that Is up to date In the
tonsorial profession. The furniture,
the chairs and all of the fittings are of
the most modern improvements. Mr..
Hill cordially invites the public to In
spect his new place and guarantees
satisfaction. Give him q call.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
STUDIO: IA N ST, N. w,
GREAT RACE BOOKS.

1t is a fact that j. 7. Haley &c Co.
346 Court Square Nashville, Tenn
are the most extensive Race Book pub
fishers in the United States- Thsy are
our friends and are giving employ
nsnt to hundreds of msn and yemen
of tAs race. They publish the AERo-
AMERICAN ENCYCLOPAEDIA COLLEGE
OF LIFE, UNCLE ToMs CABIN, 6PARK
LING gems, LAMP OF WIsDoN, ese.
These books sell at sight. Agents are
having a harvest, Write Quick tor
terms and Territory.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
OATLET rs, VA.

OATLETTS, VA.-Summer Boxxders: Par
ties Desiring nPst class aeso IN oda tio en- fer the
SUM mer season VIII fHS IL 10 their advaH-
tegs TO spend their vacation at Catlefts yam
qa1sr eoanty, Va, Forty eight miles frea
tnfs city. there are thres aesom N ssatssn
Trains TO shs sity per day. The hosss is
sisustsd about Il mile above she VILLAGE
b ard furnished Tor sl3.oo per month, q 90
per week, or % eents per day. EsAtthy ell
mate. excelienf board aza ooH foTtebas
reoms. Apply with staz 20 Mrs. Kats = O.
0uire. Catletts, FauQsier o.. Va.
The colored American., 1900-08-25

Country breakfast served at 8 o'clock
a. m. at 20 cts, children 10 cts.
Dinner served at p. m. % cts.
The colored American., 1900-08-25

Take the Yellow Car travelling
West marked "Glen Eohe" and stop
at the District line.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
HOTEL sHEPHARDs Hill.

open for the Season on June lat. Beautt
iuly situated near the Potomac River ON At
Patricks's Greek. Cool Rooms, Bathtps.
Boating. Fishing and Grabbing. Fer terms
ADDRESS Wm. ID. Bond, Colton's Point. St.
Mary's County, Maryland.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
ALEX XANDRIA, VA.
LawnSide. N. J..

- PIE kLITM-ex 4 washins to n
s<seet; Alexandria, Va, lee ersAm, &C.,
fesAaonezy, soda water and naAk shakes,
all nsvs<s. Lunches and sanA vsAAss.
Ooci, exclusive, mp to date. The saly
FIRST cisss pleasure resort In the sdty
when Ia Alexandria call on us. Opsns
May 1sth- W. r. Hammond, pso.
prtss0s.
The colored American., 1900-08-25

An energetic colersd woman whs sa-
desstands canvassing can sscors pss-
msaent eaaplSyassnt with geoa pay by
addressing "Benevolsaee" care 80 b
St n. ".
The colored American., 1900-08-25
Pittsburg Subscribers, Notiee

ALI subscribers N Pittsburg and Al.
legheny are requested to have their
subscriptions ready when Mr. Joseph
Evans, the Pitssburg representative OF
The Colored American comes around.
Mr.. Evans Is faithful news agent aud
h always prompt In the delivery Of his
papers. He is often compelled 10 make
extra tyips. Those who are indebted to
him will Oblige the editor by paying
him when he calls.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
SUMNER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY.
FITZGERALD'S
AUDITORIUN.

Open all the year. Suitable for conventions
receptions, bers, concerts and thssxrisal
entertainments. Choios wines. liquors aa4
cigars. AttaGhed tAs finezt Billiard rsSm In
the city. The Auditorium CATE attached is
strictly first oask. spscisl attsatieH given
collation. parties, weddings, receipts as, etc.
b, G. RitZser AID, proprietor. 80 and & eFsh
Kentucky avenue, Atlantic City. u: J.
The colored American., 1900-08-25

Mr.. Thompson thanks all friends for
kindly words, and even extends assur-
anees of distinguished consideration to
the Union Herald, (Springfield, o }
which, for some reason or another,
saw fit to dub him "ReV."
The colored American., 1900-08-25

HOTEL HENDERSON-IaO II Ma
sissiopi ave-, Atlantic Oisy, n. j., two
SQUARES from Beading depot; three
minutes walk 30 Bathing Beach. Epeo-
iaI rates for families and permanent
boaxders. The hotel has been newly
pepered aad has 80 neatly fittsd up
sIeeping rooms. TeTms moderate. Eu
ropean and American plan.
Henderson and Murray, props.
The colored American., 1900-08-25

Hoffman's Orchestra and other attrac-
tiOns. Park opened at 6 o'clock a. m.
First car to the Park at 5 o'clock
a. m. Ample arrangements made
with railroad authorities to return
our guests promptly 30 the city.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
SHARPS AND FLATS.

DOTS and Dashes and Storiettes DeScrip.
i've OF the FoIlies and FoibIes of
mankind, Dlshed up with Spice, but
no Malice.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
WANTED HELP.

WANTED An active young man ss
collector. Must be wei sequaintsa
with the city. Married man prsferre6.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-26
ADVERTISED LETTERS
GENTLEMEN's LIST

OF unclaimed letters remaining in the
Honolulu postoffice July 26. 1900:
Aiken. W o. Alexander, Frank, An
ierson, H, Anderson, John, Arbenz,
Willie. Austin, c ], Bashford, Chas,
Beseter. Master Chas. Bell, ], Bliss,
Chas. Borse, Frank. Brush, Mr., Brad
ley. W H, Brown. Hugh X, Burn,
George, Bunker. John, Campin. W,
Cnapln, Chas E. Clyne, Joseph F,
Clark, C D. Cox, T B. Curry. D. Everett,
l. II, Pagan. T, Fielding. Walter.
racke, II. Gray. Chas ". Gilmore. Chas
l.. Henderson. E E. Jesse. Mas l L,
Johnson. David. King. Mas VIM, King,
Earl %. Korzick. Chas, kuthe, An
ton (2l, Laekey, Alex, Lichty, VIM,
Matheson. Chas. Nathan. Hans, Metiz,
Carl. Miller. Geo. Moltene. Chas. Moss,
f A. Mum. Fred. McAfe. VIM, Nc
Killop, John. Nokes, n J. Nom
son. o, O'Connal. ]. Ragsdale, c
y. Richards. F r. Riesen, DR., Roland,
T VI. Robson. John D. Scaparone. G
C Schneider. Wilhelm, Smith. Mas
Barney. Soule. A ]. Stevens. Harry,
Sydon, Edgar. Tobuner, Leon, Town
send. S S, Tubon. Chas, Van Liber,
Sis Justin, Van Halsenberg, Joseph,
Waterhouse & Lester. Walker. a F.
Wesley and Joe Bruer. Weismann, A,
Wes,brook. J. Wiryord \ ]. Wickman.
w A. wingood, " ], Woods, Geo A,
Wright. Jno, Wright, c L, Yarndley, j
", Ziegler. F.
REGISTERED LET TEhS.
Block. Carl. Giuseppe. B. Kosior.
Jozef, Newhatt. L P. Rossiter, John.
PACKAGES.
Beard. S. Blaekie, James, Black
burner, Alfred.
LADIES WINDOW.
Letters unealled for up to July IS,
1900:
Butler. Miss Belle. Chapman, Mrs
Grace. Cruze. Mrs Henry, Ellis. Miss
Victoria. Fisher. Mrs o, Graham, Mrs
William. Kay. Miss Nettie, KimbaH
Miss Bessie. HOLMAN. Mrs w 4 CD
Kemble, Miss Annie. Lorsen. Mrs EN-
lily, Mitchell. Mrs Mary K. Moore. Mrs
Mulch. Mrs Nune. MEDIEVAL. Mrs. Mac
lean, Mrs Lizzie. Petzold. Mrs c. Smith
Mrs F W, Wolfe. Miss Ethel. Wentz,
Mrs John 5. whittIe. Mrs ] !. Young
Ms Willie fsl. Zangenberg, Miss Hen
rietta-
PACKAGES.
Smith. Mrs c. Taylor. Amy May
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-26
Who Is Responsible for IVi|Gi?
IContinued From First Page.

a rescue establishment right here" and
by right here" Captain Madison meant
within the city limits, quite appar-
emily.
Even then" said the reporter. "do
you believe in herding several hundred
women in one den. like Il lot OF horses
or sows, in on place, like they are at
Iwilei?''
Il would say. off hand. that We
would prefer to have vice confined Ike
that rather than have them distributed
all over our streets"
Even If the prodls CT such her,ling
were TO accrue TO few parSons? was
asked.
Well, l am not in position tc say"
was the answer.
But, supposing that such herding
of human beings was done by crder
and consent of the police auth orities;
not only that. but that the police All
solutely ordered such sequeSt;ation Ct
women; that they compelled them To
live there for the behoof and private
profit of certain private persons, pre-
sumably the police department, would
you approve of that
NO responded the captain. Eve
do not believe in licensing crime of
any sort. as we view it-asainst liquor,
tobacco or any other evil
Blot on the Community.
The real leader of the Pencil Mission
was working elsewhere than at head
quarters last evening. y female men,
be- OF the mission said that She knew
nothing about the matter, but in an
swer To further inquiries she added
that she thought that local conditions
here were far from satisfactory, but.
she said. Il would refer you TO NJ. c.
Goodman for further information as
10 the views y. this mission On that
question"
When Mr.. Goodman was seen later
on he was asked:
What do you know of Iwilei?"
Nothing he answered.
Have you been theres' vas asked.
Yes" he answered.
What do YOU think of it,"
Il do not care u say. Vas one OF
the boys once ThHaga a Christian
now. was once With the gang
We'll. what ic yo2 have to say on
the matter.s asked the reporter
Il think ii should he abolished. be
said. seriously. yet p.1mg,ly. II is
stigma on the eo-imanssy-
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-26

Specimen Bids Received by the
Board Of Education.

At coon yesterday the hoard of edu-
cation opened bids for fitting mp por-
ton Of the Aaia warehouse for school
purposes. There were six bidders and
the differences in their bids were start
ling: They were as follows:
David X. Wills, s'huz7: Albert Trask-
<S.sm. J. A. Bnsserfeld $S.l15; II. +.
Bertelnsnn. $1,zs9; VIM +. Patty, - $50
and ". II. Russell. A.g1s.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-26

From and After January l, 1900.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
Com missioners of Elestion.

State of Louisiana parish of Lafayette,
March 10, Iooo.-By virtue of the authority
vested in us by law, we, the undersigned
board of supervisors in and for the parish of
Lafayette, La, do hereby appoint the toll
lowing named persons to serve as comm.s-
soners of election and clerks at the gen
eral State election to be held Tuesday,
April II, 1900, as follows:
First ward-Democratic commissioners.
Alfred Delhomme, Jean A. Begnaud; Re
publican commissioner, John Price; clerk,
Charles A. Boudreaux.
Second ward, pol! 1, Mrs. Ford HoH-
paur 's-Democratic commissioners, Alfred
ID. Breaux, William Foot; Republican COM
missioner, Hugh Hutchinson; clerk, Veranda
Spell.
Third ward, poll I. at court-house-Dem-
ocratic commissioner, T. A. McFaddin,
Sterling Mudd; Republican commissioner.
Felix SALES; clerk, F. v. Mou,on.
Third ward, poll 2, Mouton's Switch
Democratic commissioners, p. l.. DeClouet,
]. Ed Mouton: Republican commissioner.
Gabriel Martin; clerk, ]. c. Martin.
Fourth ward, poll 1, Theall's warehouse
Democratic commissioners, Felicien .rrahan,
Giles Bonnemaison; Republican commission
er, Ignace Hulin; clerk, Edvar Pell erin.
Fifth ward, poll l, Farmers Alliance
commissioners, Aurelien
Olivier, Alexandra Billead; Republican com
missioner, Napoleon Breaux; clerk, X. u.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
Favorable Prospects for South
ern Planters.

ern Planters.
Memphis Commercial-Appeal
There is mingled and undefn-
able feeling of pie asure and pain in
the hearts Of majority Of the cot
ton planters Of the South-pleasure
to know that cotton is worth 9 Ia
cents per pound. and pain to re-
member that most of the crop was
disposed of at much lower figure.
Taken 8 whole, however. il may
be truthfully said that the cotton
raising section of the South is in
better financial condition today
than at any period since the late
urpleasan,ness, which, as "Bnb"
Taylor facetiousiy says, placed the
North on the pension list and the
South on clutches. No, only this,
blu, the prospects tor the coming
year are indicative of better price
for the great product of the South
than that of the presen: time. The
enormous cotton crop Of the present
year will all be exhausted at the be-
ginning of next year and that will
mean ready sales at good figures.
The great danger that now
threatens the outlook tor the
coming year is an over-Production,
as result of the good prices OBJ
tanned this year. Planters will not
be content with the same acreage,
but will increase it to an extent
tina will, as in past years. produce
an oyersupply and consequent
reduction in price.
They will place every available
ACRE under cultivation in cotton &c
the exclusion of hay and cereals,
and then when the market is over
supplied they will grumble at the
low price and hard times. If South.
ern farmers would only hear in
mind the fact that no matter what
the high price Of cotton may be, il
is an ill-advised policy not to raise
sufficient wheat, corn, hay and oat:
| for their cwn consumption.
A decrease in the acreage of cot
ton means a good price and ready
| market, while an increase mean:
the reverse.
! The key to the situation rests, tc
great extent, in the hands of the
| planters themselves.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

Bernard.
Sixth ward. poll 2, Guilbeau's hall--Dem-
ocratic commissioners, Alphonse Guilbeau,
Anatole Trahan; Republican commissioner.
Odon Guidry; clerk, Henri Crouchet.
Sixth ward, poll ?, Herviiiien Simoneau's
Democratic commissioner, II. f. Toll,
Joseph Potter; Republican commissioner. j.
NJ. Jones; clerk, Rene Duro.
Seventh ward, poll /, Isle Pilette-Dem-
ocratic commissioners, r. c. Landry, ].
Sam Broussard; Republican commissioners,
T. S. Singleton; clerk, r. H. Broussard.
Eighth ward, poll 1, J. Whittington's
school house Democratic commissioner,
Jos. Dauriac, Ant. Broussard; Republican
commissioner, Leonard Guidry; clerk, Leo
poid Guidry.
| Lafayette, March I6, 1900.
]. X. DOMENGEAUx,
Member Elected by Police Jury;
| A. NJ. MARTIN, Assessor and Registrar.
| p. A. DELHoMME, President.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
War Claims.

The undersigned, having formed CO.
partnership with experienced and reliable
attorney at Washington, ID. c., are prepared
to take charge of claims for collection
against the United States government fo-
cotton and other property taken by the
ported on favorably and will probably pass
this session of Congress, loyalty to the Union
is not required as a condition of recovery
and one year is allowed from the passage of
the act FORGETTING suits in the court of claims.
We take claims for contingent fee of one
third recovered, and personally attend to
the taking of the testimony.
LEWIS g. LEWIS, Attorneys,
March 24-3t. Opelousas, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

The revolt against the Puerto
Rican policy of Congress is spread
ing in all parts of the country. In
the West and Northwest, particu-
larly, leaders of the Republican
party are becoming alarmed and
are sending letters of protest to the
president and the prominent Repub
lican senators. X The Re-
publican in the White House and
the Republicans in the House and
Senate ought to see that they are
injuring the prospects of the Re-
publican party by their unjust treat
ment of Puerto Rico. The sooner
they wheel squarely about and pro-
pose just and honorable dealings
with the inhabitants of that island,
the better for themselves and their
party Post Express.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

General Gordon will lecture at
Falk's Opera House in Lafayette,
on March goth, on questions relat-
ing to the Confederacy. The noted
soldier will undoubtedly have the
pleasure of having a number of
Iberians in the audience which he
will address.-Iberian.
We are sure Gen. Gordon will be
more than pleased; he viii be g att
fed to see some Iberians in the au-
dience.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

Hon. Thos. H. Lewis, of the
Opelousas bar, was in Lafayette
this week and paid The Gazette a
visit. In another column Mr..
Lewis offers his services to those
who have certain war claims to
collect from the Federal govern
ment. Under the Davis law dam
ages for cotton and other property
taken during the war can be recov.
cred. Mr.. Lewis is fully prepared
to handle these claims, having
made arrangements with an ex-
perienced and reliable attorney al
Washington.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
Notice of Filing of Tableau.
Succession Of Louise Gentii, No.
217a, 18th Judicial District,
Parish of Lafayette, State
of Louisiana

Whereas T. Ernest Olivier, natural tutor,
(of the parish of Lafayette) ex-otficio, admin
stering the above named estate, has filed a
final tableau of classification and distribution
of funds of said estate, accompanied by his
petition, praying for the homologation of the
same And whereas the prayer of said
petition has been granted by an order of
court bearing date March 8, 1900.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all persons interested to make opposition /"
said tableau, to file in writing, in my office,
in the town If Lafayette, within the time re-
quired by law, why said table:u sould not
be homologated and confirmed.
ED 7. VOORHEES,, Clerk of Court.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
Volcanic EruptionS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions
rob life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, cures them also Old, Run
ming and Fever Sores, Ulcers. Boils,
Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises,
Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Best Pile cure on earth
Drives out Pains and Aches. Only
2scts. box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by VIM. Clegg druggist.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

Mrs. H arriet Evans, Hinsdale. ILL.,, writes
ST never fail to relieve my children from
Group at once by using One Minute Cough
Cure. 1 would not feel safe without it. ,
Quickly cures coughs. colds, grippe and all
hroat and lung diseases. Sold by Lafayette
Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
COnStable'S Sale.
Sixth ward, Lafayette Parish, La
Gabriel Guilbeau VS.. I'm
known Owner.

By virtue of the authority in me vested by
law, I have seized and taken into my posses
sion and will sell, for cash, to the last and
highest bidder, between legal sale hours, in
front Of the Justices Office in Carencro, on
Saturday, March 81, 1900,
the following described property, to wit:
One mule.
L. J. BREAUX,
Constable 9th ward.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
Act No. ~ S. b. No. BY Mr.. Cage.
JOIlJT RESOLUTION.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana relative 10
ratifying and carrying into effect
special tax levied in the City OF New
Orleans for certain public improvements,
and to establish therein public systems
of sewerage and water, the issuance of
bonds therefor and the providing ways
and means to pay the principal and in
terest of said bonds.
Section 1. Be il resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of louisiana, Two
thirds of all the members elected to each
House concurring: That the following
amendment to the Constitution of the State
be submitted to the electors of the State at
the next general election for representatives
IN the legislature, to be holden on the Tues
day next following the third Monday in
April A. ID. 1900, wit:
Article 1. ssThe special tax for public inn
Provements, voted by the property taxpayers
Of the City of New Orleans on June 6, 1899,
and fevied by the City Council, bv Ordin-
ance No 1891 approved June as, 1899. is
hereby ratified, and it's validity shall never
be questioned. The special act adopted by
the Legislature at the Special Session held
on August 8, 1899, constituting the Sewer
age and Water Board of the City of New
Orleans, authorizing the City of New Or
leans issue bonds. and providing the
means to pay the principal and interest
thereof, and for other purposes cognate to
the purposes of the special tax aforesaid, is
hereby ratified and approved, specially in
to amend the same; and all provisions of
the present Constitution in conflict with the
provisions of said act, and with this amend
ment, are to that extent and for that pur-
pose only repealed
Section 2. Be it further resolved, etc
That on the official ballots, to be used al
said election, shall be placed the words.
s'For the City of New Orleans Public I'm
provement Amendments and the words,
''Against the City of New Orleans Public
Improvement Amendment" and each elect
or shall indicate, as provided in the general
election laws of the State which of the pro-
position, ''for'' against he votes for.
S. p. HENRY,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
X. II. SNYDER,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved August IL, 1899.
MURPHY ]. FOSTER,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN +. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.
Feb. SLOW.