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The colored American., 1900-12-22
HERE AND THERE,

Hon. J. Milton Turner has been
just little indisposed since the election.
There are others
Col. Pledger is "sorter hankering
around" Mr.. Fuckers fat place But
the Colonel will do his brother no
harm.
An open debate is in order-not on
paper, but at some convenient point
between Hons. J. E. Bruce and F. L.
McGhee.
The presence of Delegate Wilcox in
Congress is going to make some of
Americas citizens sick. The Evening
Star is getting bilious already.
There is a little sheet published in
Flori la by an ex-Klu Klux, who wants
to be republican. He favors a white
republican party in Florida Tillman
favored Bryan too.
A Negro universal jubilee will be
held in Atlanta in 1905. It's object
will be to make the best possible show
ing of the past, present and future
possibilities Of the American Negro,
The time has come when Govern.
ment Offices 60 begging Governor
Lind could find no one to take Mr..
Davis seat, Mr.. Mckinley can find no
one to the Commissioner of Internal
Revenue. Surely prosperity is over
the land.
The colored American., 1900-12-22

The feature and literary work of
The Colored American will continue
to be of the highest standard, as long
as the management is able to secure
those who make such life work. Mr..
Roscoe G. Simmons, who stands in the
first clsss among the literary men of
the races, is now connected with this
Journal, and we are sure our many
friends will appreciate the effort on our
part, as the leading race journal, to
gather the best around us.
The colored American., 1900-12-22

The victor pushed around the party's
board.
And waited patiently his turn,
He sat amid the silent hush,
But only to his grief to learn.
That "Y0p, Colonel Jones,
Who fought in every CLINE,
Your services were indeed we'll done,
But, you must wait till another
time?!"
ROSCOE G. SIMMONS.
The colored American., 1900-12-22
Passed One Score.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry P Yates cele.
brsted the 20 b anniversary Of their
marriage at 1920 Twelfth street, n. "
Monday evening, December 17.h from
to 1870 p m. A large host Of friends
greeted them with many valuable
presents and collation. was ssrVed BY
the hostess. Mrs. Yates was attired in
a cream colored silk dress with lace 10
match and also wore very foe
brooch.
The colored American., 1900-12-22

We want to see our splendid friend, Edward E.
Cooper, of The Washington Colored American,
get lob from McKiney's administration common
surate with his ability And we believe he is going
to get il even if we have so all the to Wash
inston to assist him in getting it.-Omaha Enter
prise.
We thank our esteemed contempor-
aary for Its interest. But we are so
welded to our chosen field and the col
ored people are so welded to The Col.
ored American that We are loathe to
give it up. We feel we were instru.
mental in McKinley's election, and
this sutices,
The colored American., 1900-12-22
THE CAMPAIGN ORATOR.
He stood on the hilltop, and corners

He stood on the hilltop, and corners
too,
And voiced prosps rity's call;
he spoke and worke and fought,
Lest sir his banner should fall.
He rode amid the nightfslI, and sang
OF the good his party had wrought
And claimed that he was specimen
For what his party fought.
He denounced Is to1
And the unions full dinner pail
And predicted, in either case, sir
The peoples vociferous wall.
He worked at the balloting booth,
And heard with nervous hand.
An aching and heaving heart,
The peoples mighty command.
The colored American., 1900-12-22

1t is said that the management of
the Pan-American Exposition to be
held in Buffalo, N. Y, next year, is
drawing the color line. Not a single
Afro American of any standing has
been appointed on any committee. The
colored newspapers have been free and
generous in their space in promoting
the interests of this exposition. What
do they think of this?
The colored American., 1900-12-22
A B0QUET.
The Brunswick (Ga.) Herald throws
this buquet in its last issue:
a B0QUET.

The Colored American, published at Washing
ton, D. c., is sure enough, wide awake Negro
journal, and is worthy the subscription of every
one. lfyou don't get it, you should subscribe for
it. 1t can be relied upon as being authentic along
every line OF Negro progression The proposed
National Negro paper need never be established
as long as The American keeps her eye open.
We assure the Herald that we shall
try to remain in the lead. We are in
the newspaper business to give Negro
news, and as far as possible the man.
agement of this paper seeks through
its able staff to keep up with the pro-
gress Of our people.
The colored American., 1900-12-22

CHARLES Wilson, aged IS yeats, died
st his residence 1715 Eighth street,
northwest, Friday December IA, ola
complication OF diseases Incident TO OLD
age He leaves a widow, Mrs JaDs
freeman Wilson; two sons, Charles w.
and James a., and two daughters HIS
J. Henry Lewis and Miss Els + WIZ
son. The funeral services were nsla
Monday, December II, from John YVES,
ley church on Connecticut sverue; sDu
the exercises were attended By large
circle of friends and acquaintance "
the family.
The colored American., 1900-12-22

The Florida Sentinel under manage
ment of that able and veteran journal
list, NJ. M. Lewey, will issue mid
winter number of that paper to consist
of thirty.six pages, and from what we
know of Editor Lewey's ability as
newspaper man, the readers of that
valuable paper will not be disappointed
in receiving 8 rare treat
The colored American., 1900-12-22

Subscriptions may be sent by pOstofice
money order, express or by registered letter.
All communications for publication should
be accompanied with the name of the writer
not necessarily tor Publication, but as guar
ante Of good faith.
We solicit news, contributions, opinions
and in fact, all matters affecting the race.
We will not pay for matter, however, unless
II Is ordered by us. ALI matter intended for
publication must reach this Office by Wednes-
day of each week to insure insertion in the
current issue
NJ Agents are wanted everywhere, Send
or instructions,
The colored American., 1900-12-22
THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY,

The Washington C"lored American
continues to be the BEST Negro news.
paper In the country We cheerfully
congratulate Elder Ever. ready Cooper
on his splendid success. Dallas
Express.
The colored American., 1900-12-22

~ eS9iy IL al Ideal bns,
ness man. 1'''
That the Women's League is an a..
sured success.
That Congressman White is v.rn
@. o P man.
That the Louvre Glove Company b..
some warm things"
That there are few marriages :,
Nashington-this season.
That the Women's Association !,
big summer event.
That The Colored American nil
continue to lead.
That the Columbia Thester bssr,,
time TO note your color.
That the inaugural ball will be FRA,
mendous success.
That Prof. Robert q. Terrell is an
ideal high school principal
That Booker T. Washington remain.
steadfast to the races cause.
That John c. Leftwich of Alabama
will retire from politics.
That Palmer will be removed from
the Government Printing Office,
That the feature editor Of The Chi
ored American is always STUDYING.
That the southern whltes who hold
prejudice think Manager Chase hero
That the little children are having
or will have their little "once yesru
soon.
That the Temperance people az,
shouting aud the soldier bows sre
"eUssln'."
That Indians has enough candidates
for the Recordership to supply the
whole official demand.
That the genial Charles " Andsr-
son of New York may reside in tho
Capital City, if he so desires.
That the North Carolina State Col
lege stood next to Hampton and Tus'
kegee at the Paris Exposition.
That the New York Age is fortunate
in holding son to" Mr.. Willis t. Me-
nard, its Washington correspondent.
That the Bell Bill and HardwIck
Bill to cut the school appropriation and
disffauchife tie colored man respectivr
ly IN Geergia-were buried undsr tn.
ruins of slavery.
That CommIssioner Galloway was
singing:
have the exposition craze
In my breast
And those exposition ways
Put me TO a test.
But of all the craze
| ever knew
Those exposition ways
III forever WOO.
The colored American., 1900-12-22
The Han From Alabama Vas Saying !

That the District laws are rotten.
That D legate Wilcox ia no Negro,
That Roscoe Bruce Is an honor to the
race.
That Negro journalism is an inviting
fed.
That Recorder Cheatham will hold
over.
That Emmett ]. Scott is great
writer.
That Gov. Pfnchback will land nicely
this time.
That Congressman White will be re-
warded
That we have few friends still in
the South.
That after Christmas We Will have
many visitors.
That there will be no lily white re-
publican party.
That Cyrus Field Adams "may"
make catch.
That the Southern Hotel keeps up
it's high pace.
That Col Pledger looks younger by
ten summers
That Hon. Mark Hanna will treat
the boys right.
That the Pension Office Lyceum Is
quite interesting.
That Mr.. Daniel Murray's new book
will soon sppear.
That the Tuskegee Conference is the
next ''big event."
That W. W. Kitchen from North
Carolina is crszy.
That NJ. NJ Lewey Of Florida should
be postmaster at Pensacola.
That Mr.. Cheathsm was heard to say
land there are others"
That Hon. John P. G;een is indeed
the scholar IN politics"
Thst C1l. Carson faint sayin' nothin'
but layin' mighty low"
That Prof Jesse Lawson means to
test the louisiana law.
That Harry c. Smith Of Ohio will
continue to do good work.
That T. Thomas Fortune will stick
his right fore finger In the pie.
That the ladies and their fellows are
at the parting point" these days.
That the colored lawyers in Wash.
ington add dignity to the profession.
That more colored newspapers should
have washington correspondents.
That the colored mixologist in Wash
ington are tampering with prosperity
That the National Negro Business
League and Council are great agencies
That Washington City lyceums could
sfford 10 go into the leas ng business.
Auds Ghe aidDama SOnstllutlOnal
Convention will do the race no harm,
That more colored men will BIS ap-
pointed in the Government Printing
Office.
That Mr. R. w. Thompson is doing
much good at the Second Baptist Ly.
ceum.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE President
| today transmitted to Congress- the tirst
volume of the report Of the Philippine
Commission. 1t Is a volume CT 264
pages, including the appendix, and Is
signed by Professor Schurmann. Ad-
miral Dewey. Colonel DENLY and Pro-
lessor Worcester. The principal sub
ject death with il the plan Of the Gov
eminent proposed by the Commission.
which includes discussion OF the
Spanish Government existing prior to
the war, the various reforms desired
by the Filipinos and the constitutions
proposed by them, together with the
conclusions and plan suggested by the
commission.
The report also covers many other
matters connected with the social adj
| ministration OF the island, racial char
acteristics, education. secular and re-
ligious orders; the Chinese in the ISL
ands; public health; currency, etc.
as well as the condition and needs Of
the United States in the Philippines
| from a naval ana martini standpoint.
The second volume of thu rrJort.
which will not be ready for several
weeks, will contain a detailed descrip-
ton Of The clima.e and natural re-
sources Of the islands.
The chief interest in the report nat
urally centers in the plan of govern
ment proposed by the Commission.
The Commission announces itself I'M
qualifledly in favor OF government of
the Philippines analogous to that Of
a Territory of the United States. with
a Governor appointed by the President.
They say 1t is desirable that the in
habitants Of the archipelago should
enjoy large measure of home rule In
local affairs, their towns to enjoy sub
stantially the rights and privileges of
towns in Il Territory.
The provinces should be vested with
substantially the same functions of
county in a territory; this system
might be applied to Luzon and the Wis
cayan Islands at once, and n begin
ming might be made on the coast Of
Mindanao. The Sulu archipelago call
ing for special arrangements with the
Sultan, the Commission says need not
be considered in this Connection.
The Filipinos could manage their
own town and county affairs through
their own officers, whom they could
elect with no help from American OFF,
Gals except such as would be involved
in control from the central Govern
ment at Mania. The suffrage should
be restricted by educational or prop
erty qualifications. or both. This sys-
TEN would necessltate small body OF
American officials of great ability and
integrity and OF patience and tact in
dealing with other races, and on this
account the commission recommends
that they should be paid high salaries.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15
KILL THE RATS.

Volunteers for the campaign against
the rats should include every house
holder and business man of the city.
Some objections have been made to
the system Of rat poisoning proposed by
the Citizens Committee. but this ought
not to prevent the good work OF de-
stroying rats going on at the date
named by the men in charge. II any
householder believes that he can kill
more rats, with less danger to himself
and the community, by some other
method than that proposed by the
Committee, he Is free to go ahead
The object of the campaign is to kill
rats, not to waste time discussing the
best methods of dealing out the ro-
dent death rate. The success of the
effort depends largely on the degree of
cooperation from every portion of the
city. Any method which might drive
the carriers OF the pest from one place
to another is worse than useless The
plan OF the Committee may not be the
best on earth, but it is the best thus
far brought to notice. The critics have
proposed nothing better, and If any
considerable benefit is to be derived
from rat extinction, the measures must
he carried out by an immediate and
concerted attack all along the line.
1t Is to be hoped that no citizen will
act indifferently, thereby lessenlng the
effectiveness of work of paramount i'm
portance to the future safety OF the
community.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15
TRUST REFINERIES CONTINUE

New York, Feb. 7.-President Have
meyer Of the American Sugar Refining
Company, was questioned regarding
reports that the leading refineries of
the company had been closed down as
a result of loss of business, particu-
larly because the loss of large confec-
tionery and condensed milk contracts.
THE reports are totally untrue"
said Mr.. Havemeyer. I'VE have lost
no business and we do not intend to
lose any.
THE only retineries that have been
closed down are the Spreckels Refinery
In Philadelphia and the Jersey City Re-
finery. These have closed down to
take account Of stock and to clean up
This Is usual at the end Of the year
but the demand during the holidays
and continuing through January was
so unusual that the closing was defer
red until now. The refineries will re-
sumo on Saturday. The Boston REIN
cry may also close for a day or two
but the Williamsburg refinery will not
be closed"
The effect on the stock market OF
the reports referred to was a decline OF
about points on Sugar Trust stock.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15

the situation is vastly changed in
Washington so far as Hawaii was con-
Cerned. In the days of Hawaiian indie
pendence the government and diplo-
matte representatives controlled the
situation at Washington. With Ha-
wall part and parcel of the United
States, this advantage of official con-
| troll is lost. Our official circle has now
the same right to declare a citizen of
Hawaii unworthy of hearing at
Washington as the representatives of
the Trusts have to question the right
of the labor lobby 20 be heard. Any
and every citizen of the United States,
whether from Hawaii or Florida, ma
turalized or native born has the right
to hearing before any and every Con-
gressional committee. The commit
tees and Washington officials pass
judgment on the credentials which the
citizen holds That authority is not
possessed in Hawaii as in years gone
by.
The fact that Hawali's government
in the past has been one of minority
rule should not lead the ruling official
circle to believe that this is to be
continued under American administra-
ton. Congressional effort is centered
on giving Hawaii a government that
shall be acceptable to the people. The
misfortune is that there are not more
citizens of Hawaii ready to take the
trouble to personally present their
views on the local situation before the
Congressional committees. That the
ruling faction gets angry because these
committees do not apply the gag rule
is a fair demonstration of how our
local saints would handle the people
If given free hand.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15
Contempt OF Court.

NJ. c. Fernando, steward Of the bark
Hollywood, was sentenced to six hours
imprisonment yesterday by Judge Will
cox for contempt OF court. Fernando
became obstreperous over case in
which he was the complainant and was
told by Judge Wilcox to be quiet. In
stead Of doing this he arose and shook
his fist at the judge. In an instant he
had been sentenced as above and po-
licemen were hurrying him below. Fer
nando will be tried on another charge
this afternoon.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15

One day the government organ an
nounces that Col. Little has received
the we'll recognized honor of thirty
third degree Masonry. The next day
the organ states that Little Is a spite
full, unsophisticated 1T" In other
words anyone who attempts to voice
the sentiments of the people of Hilo
is, in the estimation of our local Off
Gals "Nit"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15

The views expressed by Hcl Arthur
Sewall relative to con,;it'ons in Ha-
waii are of special value at this time
when sensational reporTs are being
sent broadcast through the States
Arthur Sewalls statements carry
weight with business mcu of the Unit
ed States whose favorable considera-
ton is an important factor In the flu
ture of these Islands.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15

Tue energy with watch Nicaragua
canal legislation is being forced ahead
should suggest to Honolulu the neces-
5ity Of building for the future on broad
lines. Opening the canal means more
TO Honolulu than to any other port Of
the Pacific.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15
Police Court Notes.

In the Police Court this forenoon the
following cases were disposed Of: F.
Montresor. intending to commit an of.
Tense, reprimanded and discharged;
nine boys charged with gambling, nolle
pros'd; A. Wolf, cruelty to animals,
reprimanded and discharged; c. Tobin,
needless driving, $40 and costs; Otani,
vagranCy, three months imprisonment
at hard labor.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15

A few days respite from the plague
has given Maui new confidence. This
is all right II 1t does not lead to care
lessness. The history of the past in
Honolulu is such as to warrant Maui
citizens in renewing the vigor of their
effort during the first lull in the OK
element
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15

The British War Office announces
that Butler will not be heard from
again till be reaches Ladysmith
Judging from past history the public
will have time to forget Butler
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15

Special Agent Hartwc.l reports on
none of the important subjects on
which answers are desired from the
Federal authorities. This Is probably
another evidence of Hartwell's pow
crful influence in Washington
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15
NO GAG LAW IN WASHINGTON

1t Is interesting to note the out
burst OF local government wrath oc-
casioned by the disposition OF Con.
gressional committees to listen to the
arguments of anyone outside the To-
cally preferred circle OF officials. Our
local saints OF the earth, who run
things now, fail to appreciate, that
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15

California has elected to the United
States Senate man who was born in
Pennsylvania. If Hawaii's official cir
Gle we're in control of California poll
tics, the cry Of carpet Dagger would
probably be raised gatnst senator
Bard
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15
8I8 FORT STREET.
We Are Still
In the Swim!

That's an old saying, yet true, and
when we say we are in tue SWIM, " nv
we mean every word of 1t. a.,
We have the SWEETEST TIES for tie
Holidays that you want to lav vow ewes
on, In all OF the Lates' Styles and Shapes.
We have just replenished our stock of
GOLF SHIRTS, and are strictly speaking
right up.to-date In as complete a line Of
men S and boys FURNISHINGS as can
be shown in the largest city of the Main.
lane.
AT our Hotel Street Store, Nos. 9 and I,
W aVerleS Bloc k, we are going to give you
a chance to win a fine. BICYCLE. Eor
titled to one ticke-. TT" yfI'. Who So. $
, the greatest nun : + tksls m Chn.t
mas morning at "a ssu he wheel
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 1900.

Kill the rats. If your conscience will
not allow the distribution of poison
use another method equally effective
But kill the rats.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15
Notice OF Assessment,

Notice OF Assessment,
Notice Is hereby given that the eighth
'sssessment Of ten tIo) per cent on the
y ". stock OF the HONOLULU RAPID
TRANSIT AND LAND co. will be due
and payable to J. H. Fisher, treasurer, All
Fort (upstairs), Honolulu, on the Ist day
February. The shares upon which as
,sssment may remain unpaid after thirty
days from said date, will be declared de.
llnquent. }. A. GILMAN,
Secretary n. r. 7. & l.. Co.
Honolulu, Feb, I, 1000. rIIo
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15

Ethel-"What foolish things young
man will do when he is in love!" Edith
(breathlessly)-"Oh. Ethel! Has he
proposed"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-02-15
Via MaXina

Haulani Drive aptly termed, the Via Maxn,a or Grand
Boulevard and in itself artistic piece Of engineering
easy to all points, also scenic and marine views of
exquisite grandeur at every turn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-14
A NnIurnl Lighthou.e.

Stromboli, one of the Lipari islands,
has constantly and usefully performed
the function of lighthouse for at least
1000 years. Circular in outline, the
island eliminates in conical shaped
elevation, due to past volcanic agen-
cy, which rises to the height OF 5000
feet above sea level and is visible over
an area having radius Of more than
100 miles. During the day masses Of
yapor are seen issuing from point
high up the mountain side, and at
night successive displays of red light,
varying in duration and Intensity,
somewhat resemble those of the gigan-
tic fashlight on the coast. The flashes
last from under one to over 20 minutes,
gradually increasing to ruddy glow
and as gradually fading away.
This island is referred to by several
very ancient writer's as the great nat
ural pharos of the western Mediter-
ranean. Now it serves the same pur-
pose for the constant stream of traf-
fic passing to and from the French
and Italian ports in the CULTS of Genoa
and of Lyons, through the straits of
Messina, for which Stromboli acts as
leading" light. To such an extent
is this the case that, although the other
principal islands of the Lipari archi-
pelago are marked by lighthouses,
nothing Of the kind is placed upon
Stromboli.