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The representative., 1900-09-20

Total, 20 cities..... $13.6 915 $17,802. .571
The reduction. in the price Of structural
metal did not occur early enough in the
month to materially affect the August oper
ations, but this factor should be apparent
in the September records. 1t is now becom-
ing evident that New York will not do much
more than half the work of 1899, when the
expenditure for new buildings amounted to
over $136, ,000, 900. At the present rate the
1900 operations will be in the neighborhood
of $40, ,OOO, 900.
Compare the expenditures in New
York in 1899 with the expenditures in
the same city in 1900. In 1899 there
were SIG structures costing 1926, ,148,
while in August, 1900, the number has
fallen to 383, worth $4,438,751. I'D.
The representative., 1900-09-20
PREFER DEATH.

An epidemic of suicide has broken
out among the Chinese in Pekin. Whole
destroying themselves, generally by
hanging.-The Minneapolis Journal.
The poor Chinese no doubt prefer
death to the ravishing and other op-
pressions practiced on them by their
Christian friends who have invaded
their country.-Fergus Falls Globe.
The representative., 1900-09-20
A FALLING OFF.

1t will surprise our readers to learn
that the total of building operations in
the principal cities of the Union, dur
ing the month of August, 1900, fell
more than four million dollars short
of the amount expended in the month
CT August, 1899. Here are the figures:
The Construction News, in a recent issue.
gives the following table showing the num-
Der of permits and value of buildings for
August of 1899 and 1900:
1900. 1899.
The representative., 1900-09-20
CINCINNATI PLATFORM

) The Peoples party Of the United
States, assembled in national conven-
) tion this 10th day of May. 1900. af
firming our unshaken belief in the
cardinal tenets of the Peoples
party, as set forth in the Omaha
platform, and pledging ourselves
anew to continued advocacy of those
grand principles of human liberty
until right shall triumph over might
and love over greed, do adopt and
proclaim this declaration Of faith:
l. We demand the initiative and
referendum and the imperative man
date, OF such changes Of existing
and fundamental and statute law as
will enable the people in their sover-
eign capacity to propose and compel
the enactment of such laws as they
desire; to reject such as they deem
injurious to their interests, and to
recall unfaithful public servants.
2. We demand the public owner
ship and operation OF those means of
communication, transportation and
production which the people may
elect. such as railroads. telegraph
an telephone lines. coal mines, etc.
3. The land. including all nat
ural sources OF wealth, is heritage
of the people. and should not be
and alien ownership OF land should
be prohibited. All land now held by
railroads and other corporations in
excess OF their actual needs. and all
lands now owned by aliens should be
reclaimed by the government and
held for actual settlers only.
4. A scientific and absolute paper
money, based upon the entire wealth
and population of the nation. not re-
deemable In any specific commodity.
but made a full legal tender for all
debts, and receivable for all taxes
and public dues, and issued by the
government only, without the inter-
vention of banks. and in sufficient
quantity to meet the demands of
commerce. is the best currency that
can be DEVISED but until such a.
financial system is secured, which we
shall press for adoption. we will IA
vor the free and unlimited coinage of
both silver and gold at the legal ra-
ito of 16 to I.
5. We demand the levy and col
lection Of a graduated tax on in
comes and inheritances. and con-
stitutional amendment to secure the
same. II necessary.
6. We demand the election of pres
ident, vice president, federal judges
and United States senators by direct
vote of the people.
Z. We are opposed to trusts, and
declare the contention between the
old parties on the trust and monop-
oily question is a sham battle, and
that no solution Of this mighty prob
lem is possible without the adoption
of the principles of public ownership
of public utilities.
The representative., 1900-09-20
FROM TOM WATSON.

The editor of this paper noticing in
the Chillicothe Constitution, a Demo-
cratic paper. statement that Tom
Watson. of Georgia, is supporting
Bryan and Stevenson, cut the statement
out and sent it to Mr.. Watson, asking
him to state whether it was true. On
The representative., 1900-09-20
A MIST AXE.

: A MISTAKE.
In our last issue we used the follow
Ing language:
OF S. w. Parker we need not speak at
any length. He is we'll known in all parts of
the state. He will poll large vote. and
largest where he is best known.
There is no IS. w. Parker on our
ticket. We referred to IS. w. Powell"
our candidate for state treasurer.
He deserves all the kind words
spoken of him. Id.
The representative., 1900-09-20
DON'T FORGET THE FIRST GUN.

All are invited to the rOusing meet
ing to be held Friday evening, Sept.
Fl, at Labor Lyceum, No. "a Washing
ton avenue south, Minneapolis.
Hon. Ignatius Donnelly and talented
speakers from St. Paul. This opens our
local campaign You can't afford to
miss it. Heather of Tie two old parties
as we'll as wandering fusionists loving
ly invited to attend. Come and discuss
principles and candidates of the late
primaries.
The representative., 1900-09-20


Three months OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 80
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Scriber Is held responsible until all arrear-
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The representative., 1900-09-20

Health Tor 10 cents. Cascarets make
the bowels and kidneys act naturally.
destroy microbes, cure headache, bili-
business and constipation. All druggists.
The representative., 1900-09-20
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury.

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering 1t through the mu-
cuous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians. as the damake they will do
is ten fold to the good you can possibly de-
rive fron,.them. Halls Catarrh Cure. man.
ufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o..
contains no mercury and is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucuous
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genine.
It is taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio. by F. ]. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by Druggists. price 75c per bottle,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The representative., 1900-09-20

E. Carroll, Altoona, Wis. called at the Of
fee and said: You can tell all the people
that came all the way from Wisconsin for
Dead Shot l have gained % pounds since
l began to use it. Our little children had
Diphtheria and 1T left them very weak
with liberated throat mouth and nose. We
used Dead Shot and it brought them out
in fine shape.
The representative., 1900-09-20

Dead Shot Remedy Co.
l am using your Dead Shot at present for
Deafness and Stomach trouble. caused by
catarrh, and ind it helping me; and I would
like the agency for It,
GEORGE TEEGARDEN.
ORANGE Wis
The representative., 1900-09-20

or state, that Is either vital or sacred to
our people. But ere long the men and
the women who are doing the work OF
the land will rise up and say: I'VE are
still the state"
The representative., 1900-09-20
EiuctuatiOns I'm Business.

Customer-You didn't ask me SO much for
this old clock the other day; don't you have
any regular scale Of prices?
Curio Dealer-No, of course not; when
I'm hard up have to ask more.-Indianap-
oils Journal. y
The representative., 1900-09-20
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
JOHN p. ALTGELD DISCUSSES GOV.
ERNMENT OWNERSHIP.

The Web and Root of Modern Society
is Transportation BY Special
Privileges Smaller Shippers Are
Discriminated Against and Power
full Interests Are Built Up-The
Tariff Is the Mother of Trusts
Public Ownership Is the Solution.
The representative., 1900-09-20
CUBA TO Be HELD

Papers Are Now Boldly Ad-
vOcating the Breaking Of Our Sol
emn Promises to the Cuban Pa
triOts,
The representative., 1900-09-20

CHIEF JUSTICE:
s. G. Harris, St. Paul
The representative., 1900-09-20

ASSOCIATE JUSTICE:
J. A. Temple, minneapolis
The representative., 1900-09-20

ATTORNEY GENERAL:
E. A. Twftchell, minneapolis
The representative., 1900-09-20

a state commission attempted to do any
thing some federal judge held it's acts to
be unconstitutional. Twenty years ago
regulation was the proper remedy. 1t
has been tried and failed. Then what is
to be done? Are the American people
helpless? Let us see. The government
now carries the letters of the small ship
pers on exactly the same terms that it
carries the letters sof the big shippers,
but here the parallel ends. Now, II it
would carry its goods ON the same terms
that the big shippers have theirs car
ried on, then the, little shipper could
again do business, and these trusts that
are now sustained by. The railroads dis
examinations would 60 out of BUSINESS.
The idea OF government ownership Of
railroads is not new. It is already old.
1t is not radical. hpt Il is following the
most conservative people In the world
If we were to adoht government owner
ship it would not only wipe out lot
of trusts and give small dealers a chance
but we would wipe out powerful lob
bies and corrupt machines. and our
people would get back their govern
ment It would restore republican in
stitutiOns.
We have reached point where mans
progress requires broader freedom and
the industrial, transportation and fnan-
cial kings must go. My friends, the
fnsolence, the swagger and the tyranny
of the trust auger their speedy down
fall.
Today the trusts stand in every pub
lie place in America and not only sucks
the blood of toll, but insolently lay their
polluted hands on everything in church
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
Millions of Women

exclusively for preserving purifying and buyng
cleansing the scalp crus scales, and danduf and the stop
healing
of baths tatons and chafngs
ppaon the washes for lucrative weak
nepc which readily suggest themselves
especially mothers and for all the purposes of the toilet
induce those who have
other especially for preserving and purifying the skin,
scalp children CUTCURA SOAP combines delicate
properties the skin with the
compounded be with it
serving purifying, identifying the kn hair and hands, No
domestic toilet however expensive be compared
purposes of the toilet BATH and Thus it
ONE PRICE, wiz TWENTY-FIVE CENTS the
skin SOAP toilet baby the world
molents
Its
NIGHT SORE the
TcHINGs
in superiority
all preparations the skim
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
STORY OF A SLAVE.

To be bound hand and foot for years
By the chains of disease is the worst
form or slavery. George ID. Williams
OF Manchester, Mich, tells how such u
slave was made free. He says: My
vile has been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles of Elec-
trio Bltters, she is wonderfully improved
and able to do her own work" This SUI
preme remedy for female diseases quick
" cures nervousness, sleeplessness. mel
ancholy, headache, backache, fainting and
dizzy spells. This miracle working medi-
cine is a godsend to weak, sickly, run
down people. Every bottle guaranteed.
Only Soc Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
LEMONS AS MEDICINE, /

They regulate the Liver, Stomach, Bow
els, Kidneys and Blood as prepared by DR..
II. Motley, in his Lemon Elixir, pleas
ant lemon drink. 1t cures biliousness
constipation, Indigestion, headache, APP
pendcitis malaria, kidney diseases, fe-
vers chills, heart failure nervous pros
tration and all other diseases caused by
torpid or diseased liver and kidneys.
It is an established fact that lemons.
when combined properly with other liver
tonics. produce the most desirable re-
suits upon the stomach, liver. bowels,
Kidneys and blood. Sold by druggists. SOC
and 81 bottles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
REV. JOHN P. SANDERS WRITES:

REV. JOHN P. SANDERS WRITES:
DR.. II. Motley, Atlanta, Ga: have been
relieved of a trouble which greatly en-
dangered my life, by using Mozley's Lem
on Elixir. Ny doctor declared my only
relief to be the knife, my trouble being
appendicitis. l have been permanently
cured and am now a well man. 1 am
preacher of the NJ E. Church South To-
Gated in the town OF Verbena, Ala. My
brother, Rev. E. E. Cowen. recommended
the Lemon Elixir to me. Ship me a half
dozen large bottles c. o. ID.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
MoZLEY's LEMON ELIXIR

fully endorse it for nervous prostra-
ton, headache Indigestion and constipa-
ton, having used it with most satisfactory
results, after all other remedies had fail
ed ]. w. ROLLO.
West End, Atlanta. Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16

Il think papa is dreadful sobbed lit
tie S-year-old Margie, who had just been
chastised by her father Was he the
only man you could get, mammal"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
MOzLEY's LEMON ELIXIR

Cured me Of a case of heart disease and
indigestion Of four years standing.
tried dozen different medicines. None
but Lemon Elixir done me any good.
TUNES DIEHL,
Cor. Habersham and st. Thomas SITS.
Savannah, Ca
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16

MOZLEY'S LEMON ELIXIR.
Cured me of long-standing case Of chills
and fever by using two bottles.
]. C. STANLEY,
Engineer e. T. Va. and Ga. r. r.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
DANGERS OF MILITARIsM.

Is your son safe, when a large military
establishment is being built up to pro-
tect syndicates organized to develop dis
tant lands? When Mr. Mckinley was in
augurated there were only o. 900 soldiers
in the regular army In December. 1898,
the President recommended that the
standing army be increased to 100, 900 men.
A Republican House OF Representatives,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
RAILROAD DETERMINATIONS.

The railroads have by determinations
and rebates materially aided in build
ing up monopolies. At one time the
Standard Oil Company had a contract
with a railroad whereby it not only en-
ioyed lower rates than its competitors,
but received a part of the freight paid
by its competitors. The Interstate COM
merce commission has repeatedly asked
for legislation which would empower the
commission to protect the public, but the
Republican party has turned a deaf ear
TO these appeals.
Ii is generally assumed that the bank
ers will cooperate with the trusts in
preventing remedial legislation. but the
banker himself is apt to fall victim of
this policy of concentration. Some are
already urging the establishment of
branch banks. and when the branch bank
is established it will be able to run all
the other banks out of business. Even
row the association of several great fnan-
cial institutions in New York. under
the influence of one group Of fnanciers,
is embarrassing other and smaller banks.
But why multiply illustrations of the
evil of monopoly? No matter how tempt
ing the present advantage no matter
how alluring the immediate prospects,
every citizen will find it to his perma-
neRt advantage to aid in the overthrow
of the r'onopolistic principle, and in the
re-establishment of the industrial system
upon a basis of justice. Give the boy
a chance. and let success be the reward
of merit.
The attempt of the Republican party
to largely increase our military establish
ment suggests another inquiry: Is your
son safe when new ideals are substitu-
ted for the ideals cherished during the
past century, and when the doctrine OF
force is accepted as an American doe
trine Up TO this time we have en-
couraged science and the arts; we have
proclaimed the advantages of peace, and
have preached the gospel OF love. What
will be the effect upon the character Of
future generations if we encourage the
professional soldier at the expense of the
civilian. and teach the creed that might
ran create right.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
COERCION IN 1896.

A firm in the city of Washington an
nouaced shortly before the election in
1886 that it would not be able to continue
in business if l was elected 1t went
into bankruptcy Immediately after cleo
ton Notwithstanding the fact that its
candidate was successful at the polls
There are indications that this attempt at
intimidation may be resorted to again
this fall. If business man feels justi
fed in holding out the prospect of his
own bankruptcy in order to influence
voters he cannot complain if his credit
ors take steps to collect their accounts
before the election in order to avoid a
possible loss.
The Chicago Times Herald of Septem-
The colored American., 1900-06-09

Kandidat tuer South Town Clerk bittet
um ihre gefsellIge Unterstuetzung."
The Frenchman was confronted by the
words: "Le euel candlGat parlant fran
caise sc preseptsnt eomme South Town
Clerk vous demand votre al nabla
appul." The Italian, the Swede, the
Bohemian were addressed In their
mother tongues. When the votes We're
counted it was found that ia district
normally Democratic, Mr. Adams had
overcome the Large Democratic vote
and was elected by good round ma
jerity,
The South Town OF Chi'ago il the
richest town in the world. Itcomprises
that portion of the city from the river
on the north to thirty ninth street on
the south, and from Lake Michigan oD
the east to the river on the west and
includes within it's limits the intense
business district with its skyserspers
and vast mercantile emporiums. The
tax lew which amounts to about
Sl2 500 600 annually, Is collected by the
south Town Office, and represents one
third of all the taxes paid in Cook
County.
The colored American., 1900-06-09
Columbus, O.
The Leading Negro Journal.

We have sue eeeded In receiving from
Mr.. E. E. Cooper, president and man
ager of The Colored American, OF
Washington, d. G., for the benefit OF
our readers the magnificent plate con-
tanning the cuts Of our nine Bishops
which we run On the front page OF the
Star. 1t is against the rules OF Brother
Cooper to loan his llates to any news
paper, bat as we are very warm friends,
and he Is great Rdmirer Of our denom'
inatioH, he very Willingly broke the
rules and shipped US the plate at once.
We unhesitasingly affirm that The Col
cred American is the leading illustrated
Negro journal, and as q newspaper
finsncier, hustler and business man
ager, Mr.. Coo per is the greatest in the
Negro race. The A. NJ. E Zion Church
cheerfuily thanks him for allowing
the Star of Zion to use his plate
Of Zion.
The colored American., 1900-06-09
a FRIENDS TRIBUTE
,qrph Tsstities to the Sterling Qualities
of Buckeye Leader.

The hest tribute man can receive is
the tribute pad him by his fri ends by
those who know him intimately. For
q good sevea days in a-week friend,
George A. Myers has few equals and no
superiOrs. Ia is essential y and in
tensely a race maj, often planning for
what he believes will interest his race
while the probable beneficiaries of his
plans are enj 'ying the luxury Of sleep
or stepping themselves in pleasure. AS
90 organz9r, his abilities have been
toll and reto,d SO ,flen, so frequently
exploited, ard have been tested to the
fartheresD in Sd many warm political
contests, that 1t is not necessary to re
fer to him farther as an organizer.
George Myers friends are OF the
never separate kind. Tney are attract
ed to him by his worth as man, by
his honesty, straightforward dealings,
and he holds them, not for period, but
for all time, and they In turn hold him.
He is Republican, constant and true,
preferring that party TO any other and
willing to make many sacrifices for his
party's sake, though were 1t contest
between the Republican party and his
race, there would never be question as
to where would ct 4nd-foT his race.
Another tribute which every man is
proud to be paid IS contained in the
statement that when he once makes q
friend he always retains hin. This can
be said of George A Myers. Unselfish
to q marked degree, fearless in the
espousing OF the cause of his people,
untiring in his efforts to assist his peo.
pie along every conceivable avenue; so
modest that when he has centribued to
the success of his race he is willing and
anxious to drop in the background and
permit others to reap the rewards OF
his fl )rts these make him what he Is,
a worthy leader, and Ohio has produced
but few Of ais kind in these latter days,
r. w. TYLER.
II. n
The colored American., 1900-06-09
A NOVEL CAMPAIGN,

Cyrus Field Adams who was recently
elected South Town Clerk In Chicsgo
made novel campaign. Mr.. Adams is
converssn. with several languages, go
he reached the many foreigners in
Chicago by making speeches and bav
ing his literature printed in various
foreign languages. To the German he
said: "Dsr einzge Deutschsprechende
The colored American., 1900-06-09
Hurrah for TuSkegee.

By the will of the late Amanda B.
Ellsworth Of Danbury. Conn. the Tus-
kegee Normal and ILdustrial Institute
receives one half Of b II estate Of $1l QUO
after mum Der Of bequests and costs Of
settlement have been paid.
The colored American., 1900-06-09
ON AN EGG.

Mr.. Augustln Perry cent Editor
Cooper of The Colored American O
Easter com pliment which showed ar
tisticslIy or the part OF the sender who
cleverly conceived the idea of trans
ferSiug the Editors features to an
Easter egg,-The Augustinian, Raleigh,
C.
The colored American., 1900-06-09
SPECIAL ADVERTISE MENTs.
AGENTS WANTED.
Agents Wanted .

Enclose 2e stamp for reply, and We will send
particulars telling how you can NJ AXE fro
S76 to $3.50 per month, and SO be presented
with fine Gold Watch. Address.
SCOTT REMEDY CO.,
Box $40. Louisville. Nv,
The colored American., 1900-06-09
MISCELL ANEOUS.
WANTED ROOMS.

4 man and wife wants a suite of
three OR four unfurnlshed rooms, heat
and ligh5 furnished. Must be convent
ent to cars. Address "House", care this
office either at 30 am. or pm
The colored American., 1900-06-09

Gritty men and women wanted in every
ne ghborhuod to act as general agents and
to appoint agents. Also to manage branch
offices Salary paid In advance. If interest
ed send 25c in silver f r samples and full
particulars. Address j. W. Wimbish, Gene-
raj Manager, La Grange, Ga.
The colored American., 1900-06-09
n Excellent Opportunity for Our
High school Graduates.

Any one with business turn can
earn two or three dollars day by tax
ing up the work laid cut by the Ameri
can savings Indus rial Com pany. loom
500 f street, n. W. Explanatica free
Cali ftom a. m. to p. m. Only those
whe are willing to work need apply IT,