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The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11
The American WORKING Man,

Much comparison has been made between
the endurance OF the Chinese aud tho Amcr,.
can working man, Those with authority to
spcak say that the average working man of
America is as superior to the Chinese as Hos
letters Stomach Rltters is to any other dys
pepsia cure. The Bltters does not claim to
lure everything, but il does cure constipa-
ton, indigestion, dyspepsia, hjliousncss,
liver and kidney troubles, and prevents ma.
LARA, fever and aguc
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

To make French toast plunge .
slice Of bread into milk and then into
an egg. the white and yolk Of which
have been bsaten together thoroughly
and seasoned With s=It. FRY . golden
brown 10 butter.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

AFbAh WINE . iNhiAhs
Ihave taken Lydia T. Pinkham's Vcgc.
table Compound as advised and now
send You n letter for publication. For
several years ! was In such wretched
health that life WINS almost burden.
| could hardly walk across the floor,
physicians attended me, but failed 10
help. l concluded to write To you for
advice. In few days ! received such
akind, motherly letter. followed your
instructions aud am my old self
again. Was greatly benefited before |
had used one bottle May God bless
you for what you are doing for suffer
ing women. 49, MHs, CLARA GATES,
Johns +. o., Miss Oct, o, 1900.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11
DO Your Feet Acne and nurat

Shake INTO yeur shoes, Aliens Foot, Ease,
powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or New
Shoes Feel Easy. Cures Corns, Itching,
Swollen, Hot. Gallons, Smarting, Sore aud
Sweating Feet All Druggists and Shoe
Stores sell II. BE, Sample sent FREE. Ad.
eress. Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy. N. Y.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11
Aainnet, bal Rralt cear...

Fruit napkins and finger bowls are
the proper al junets TO the fruit course.
Every houSkeeper realizes the extra
work entsi,ed IN removing fruit stains
from her white table linen. and IL IL
ere wise woman who rnInimizen this ne
s.a.ssv
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

DO not -air" your bread boxes after
they have been serubbee and soaked /:
dry and close them. Dust frequently
carries germs Of mod. which grow and
coatsnina,e ire bread.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

Myer-Have you noticed what a lot Of
new houses are being put up all over the
city,
Gyer-Yes and I've been wondering why
they don't put up few old oncs just for
q change. Indianapolis journal.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

"HRve your summer vacation plans ma.
tured yet, BLY, "Ub. yes, but they
had 20 be sdc.traeked on account Of some
summer notes that nlso maturcd. In
dianapolis journal
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

The Optimist-There's nothing like hope
The Pessimist-There certainly isn't-for
fooling person.-Chieago Evening News.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

frTNAN FAprirss nYrs are fast tn sun.
light, washing aud rubbing, sold by all
druggists
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11
Carriers Ink

$ SO good and so cheap that no family can
liiord to be without it Ia yours Cartersl
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an iufalli.
Bile medicine Ter coughs and eolds,-N. W
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

Mans inhumauity to man enables the pc.
hceman TO draw bis salary.-Chieago Daily
News
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

Papa, what is the difference between
professional and an amateur golf playery
aoh, about SS.0oo a year. Town Topics.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

A Colonel in the british South African
Army says that Adams Tutu Frutti was
blessing to his men while marching.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

When guest refuses dessert, the applause
of the children at the table is sincere. though
It may be sllent.-AtehLson Globe.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

One reason that women are successful in
the legal profession is that their word -
IndianapolIs News.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

II man il industrious and frugal, he
ran acquire a good deal Of money without
knowing much elsel--Atohison Globe.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11
To Cure Geld in one Day

Take Laxative Rromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money ffitfails TO cure, e5c.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11
A quick Dessert.

A quick Dessert.
tapaekageof Burnham's Hasty Jellycon
at your groeer's. dissolve 1t in punt Of
boiling water and let 1t cool. The result IL
delicious and hcalthful dessert. The
flavors are; lemon. grange, raspberry, straw
berry, peach. wild cherry and the unilavorsd
'ealfsfoot9 for wine and coffee Jelly All
grocers sell IL.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11
IL seemed I cou


I seemed / could not
get my strength
N again. l have
chills and the
Ecverest pains in
my limbs and top
of head and am
almost insensi-
BILE ut times. |
also have n pain
I just 10 the right Of
breast bone. IL IL
so severe at times
that ] cannot lie ON
my riRhtside. Please
write me what you
think Of my cnsc. ~
Mus. CLAHAGATEa,
Johns l.. O. , Miss.
| April %, 1898.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11
MY OWN SELF AGAIN."
Mrs. Gates Writes 10 Mrs. Pinkhan.
Follows Her Advice and l. Made Well.

"pEAR MRs. PiNKuAM;-F For nearly
two and one-hnlf years have been in
feeble health. Aftermylittle child came
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

Halls CatRrrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure, Price. 76c.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11
Wanted No More Science

Tb.v Would Rather Turn Honest Than Go
Through such an Experience Again.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

E1E7N1S7 TS7VE ~ 7IS9TNESVS az
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-08-11

"we all thanked him, and then went
to Andy's place. When the whisky bot
tie was on the table we felt better. We
relieved our feelings for a good half
hour by threatening how we'd be re-
.venged on Mr.. Miles.
And then Patsy proposed we should
see what he said in the letter. ] can't
remember IL now word for word, but II
was something TO the effect that the
writer, Sir Miles Harold, had caught
the bearers in the act of stealing his
plate. and had determined to brighten
them.
1T was a great success, for, though
all he did was to prick their backs with
bundle Of needles, and then redden
the skin with some carbolic acid. they
believed their life was in jeopardy m.
less they FASTENED TO 'osspital Would
the doctor who read it carry the joke
a little farther and blister tbem2
II wanted to laugh. but was afraid.
At last Andy jumped up suddenly.
cuSsing something awful. and pulled
OF that blister; and Patsy did the
same. And then laughed I'll ! nearly
killed myself. and at last they laughed
too.
~I've never heard anything to squa,
IL. sir; but know to this day Andy and
Patsy couldn't see the hum0r OF IL.
There's one thing know--neither Of
'em win try FOR the plate Of any scisn.
tific genfA Andy's said many tims
he'd rather turn honest. An
susrA
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-01
REPLIES OF THE POWERS.
Chinese Questions in Abeyanc
L.. - -.-...s... - -..--- 49,.

Chinese Questions in Allegiance
Pending the Receipt of Answers.
The Acting Secretary of State, Mr.. Adee.
said today that none of the replies of the
powers to the Russian note OF August 20,
regarding the policy toward China, would
he made public until all had been received
and laid before the Cabinet II Will be the
endsavor CT the United States in this
manner TO round up the declarations Of
the nations IS 10 4 definite plan Of action,
so THAI future dipio,G tic correspondence
may relate not 10 tae attitude Of the
powers, hut to the terms OF psaee and IN
Gemnity.
1t IS realized by this Government that
after war has been averted. and plan CT
negotiating with the Chiress has been
adopted by the powers, jealousies may
arise in such negotiations as TO the amount
OF indemnities to be required Of China by
the various nations. These jealousies will
nccessitate very careful handling. and it is
the desire of the United States to have
a complete understanding with the powers
before such negotiations are entered into.
The replies OF some of the powers vii
undoubtedly be slow in coming and it IS
expected little progress in the negotiations
viii be made within the next few days.
Everything will be in allegiance, both in
diplomatic and military way, until thee
replies are received
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-01
BRYAN STOPS Tn CHICAGO
Democratic Candidate Welcomed
by Enthusiastic Crowds.
Met at the Train by the Nebraska
Club and Escorted to the Audito-
rirm-A Conference with Party
Leaders-Leuvc for South Bend,
Where He VIII Speak Tonight.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1,-CoIOnel Bryan spent
some time in Chicago today on his way
to speak at South Bend, md, this evening,
the first point en- his projected campaign
tour. His coming was without special cere-
mony a crowd, including the Nebraska
Bryan Club. gathered at the Union Station
TO await his arrival. The candidates train
was late and the crowd was impatient
when Colonel Bryan finally appeared.
After handshaking and cheering the
party entered carriages and, escorted by
the Nebraska Club, proceeded to the Audi
torium.
There several hours were spent in con-
sultation with the Democratic leaders.
Shortly before noon carriages were again
taken and the trip made to the Lake Shore
Depot, where the noon train was taken
for South Bend. Colonel Bryan's farewell
was a decidedly enthusiastic one
Tho Nebraska Club again acted as es-
cort. and a big crowd collected to cheer
the Democratic candidate.
Colonel Bryan viii reach South Bend early
in the afternoon. He VIII speak al a mass
meeting this evening, and viii return to
Chicago tomorrow morning.
Following this he viii begin active cam
paign work il the Middle West.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-01
CTS TO SUCCEED WHEELER.
Appointed 10 Command the nepart
meut OF the Lakes.


The President has decided TO place Ma
jor Gen. EIveH s. Otis in command OF the
Department Of the Lakes. 10 succeed
General Wheeler, who viii retire from ac-
tive service on the 10th OF the m2nth.
General Otis. who arrived il Washing
tt1. yesterday, called q the White House
this morning. He was warmly received
by the President, who holds him in high
esteem. The tFo were together f3r about
q quarter OF an hour In that tine Mr.
Mckinley announced his purpose of p,aC"
ing General Otis in charge Of the Depart
ment of the Lakes, with headquarters at
Chicago The billet IS one OF the most i'm
pCrtant and desirable on1S in the country
1t covers the important military posts in
the Middle West between he Alleghanies
and the Rockies,
The choice of Genera Otis for the place
is an outgrowth OF lie Presidents desire
To- reward him F.. his services in the
Philippines. The ssident has the highest
regard for the work done there by Gen
eraI Otis, and he took an active Part in
arranging for the big reception given TO
the general on his return 10 Rochester.
General Otis leaves for Rochester this
afternoon. He will go on TO Chicago
about the middle of the month. Before
leaving today he expressed the opinion
that the withdrawal Of the troops from
the Philippines for China would have no
effect on the insurgents.
THE rebellion IS broken, he said.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-01
VERMONT ELECTION TUESDAY.
Fight In the State Principally on
Local Issues.


BURLINGTON. Vt, Sept The Re
publican leaders in the State say they viii
beat the Democrats by from $4,000 TO 10000
votes at next Tuesdays election.
Nothing like the phenomenal majority OF
$3.50 OF four years ago is expected, but
considerably more than the %. 773 by which
Governor Smith was elected in 1898 is
looked for. The average Republican ma
jority for the last six State elections has
been 25.712 and the average for the three
Presidential years, 1883, 1882. and 1886.
was 275M
More interest is being taken in the cleo
tion of the State Legislature than in the
GovernoTship, because Of the warm con-
test for the United States Senatorsaip and
the question of change in the Prohibit0ry
law Of the State.
The Republicans are not so deeply stir
red on the national issues as they were
four years ago. The Democrats. under the
leadership OF their nominee foI Governor,
John H Senter, Of Montpelier, nave con-
Quoted a more energetic campaign than
usual, and it is not expected that the Re
publicans viii receive any such help from
the Democratic vote this year as they did
in 1896
Difficulty Is being experienced by the Re
publicans in securing speakers OF national
reputation for the campaign. It Was only
after almost heroic efforts that Senator
Proctor was able TO keep his promise and
secure a speaker for the rally in this city
last week
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-01
ODELL PI.ATTS CHOICE.
Depe,y to Make the dominating
Speech at Saratoga.


NEW YORK. Sept. 1-Senater Islatt and
a score of other Republicaa politicians
from this city will go to Saratoga this
afternoon. Chairman Odell of the State
Committee viii join them there tonight
and tomorrow there will BE- general talk
about the work of the convention which
is to meet al 1e o'clock on Tuesday The
delegates from this city will not so up
until Monday.
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff, who has
been attending the State lair and Joining
agricultural societies for week. will be
in Saratoga on Sunday night or Monday.
A delegation CT his Brooklyn followers,
headed by Michael J. Dady, are already on
the ground.
They are trying to keep alive an al
legged boom for Mr.. Woodruff for first
place on the State ticket, but the party
leaders and the delegates are determind
TO nominate MI OdeIl for Governor.
There is stu a possibility, however, that
Mr.. Woodruff may be remembered for
second place.
Senator Depew is to make the speech
placing Mr.. OdelI in nomination before
the convention. Governor Roosevelt is TO
be there on Wednesday, the day the ticket
is to be nominated and viii make a
speech.
The convention will be IN session two
days Organization viii be completed on
Tuesday, and then there viii be an ad-
journment until Wednesday, when the
ticket will be nominated.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-01
FLoCKING TO BRYAN.
The Democratic Candidate Winning
over Former Opponents.

BALTIMORE. Sept. 1.-Ex-Judge VIII
liam H. Downs. of the Orphans Court Of
Anne Arundel county. whose home is in
Glenburnie, who opposed Mr.. Bryan in
1886 says positively that he will not vote
for Mckinley this fall. He contends that
Imperialism is the main question before
the voters. He is opposed 10 the Admin
istration's policy in the Philippines and
will work and vote for Bryan.
Judge Downs has six sons. five OF whom
are Gold Democrats. and did not vote for
Bryan in 1896. but will do SO this year.
Judge Downs himself has always been a
stanch Republican until the present time.
William WelIham. one Of the largest
truck farmers in the neighborhood OF Glen
burnie who opposed Bryan four years
ago. has announced that he viii vote for
him at the coming election
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-01
SPREAD OF THE PLAGUE.
Glasgow Officials Striving to Sup
press the BuhonIc 1InIndy.

Glasgow Officials Striving to Sup
press the Bubouic lInlndy.
GLASGOW. Sept 1.-The bubonic
plague situation il this city has become
serious and is causing concern throughout
the British Islands
IN authorities are using every device
and precaution known 10 medical science
for the purpose OF suppressing the epidem-
ic, but their efforts thus far have not met
with the success hoped for.
The health authorities. however. VIII
continue their battle to crush out the
scourge, and are confident that when the
machinery for fighting it has been more
thoroughly organized, speedy and crafty
ing results Will follow.
new house has been opened for the
/ reception and observation of sick persons
from the bubonic plague district. 1t has
already forty inmates, making q total Of
oigth-three cases under observation.
| There are thirteen eases Of the plague
in the hospital The first patient suspect
/ ed OF having the malady is reported today
to be in an improved condition.
/ The officials Of the Marine Hospital Serv-
/ the bubonic plague from reaching this
country through Glasgow where the dis
ease has q foothOId. The City Of Rome.
/ which sailed from Greenock OIL the 25th. is
| expected at New York tomorrow. and the
! quarantine officers are taking unusual pre-
| cautions TO ward against infection through
/ the passengers on board. The safeguards
/ that VIII be taken when the big liner gets
| into quarantine will be the most complete
| in many months
J DR.. Wyman. the Surgeon General of the
Marine Hospital Corps. cabIed last night
to Glasgow for information as 10 the num-
Der of passengers on the City OF Rome who
| embarked at the Scotch metropolis.
| Passed Assistant Surgeon A. R Thomas
! Of the Marine Hospital Service who is now
! in Glasgow. has been detailed by the Presi-
| dent to assist the American Consul al that
port in enforcing the quarantine reguIa-
tions.
The greatest care viii be taken to see
J that nc suspicious persons embark foi
( the United Sta IS on any OF the steamers
/ leaving there The chief precautions ot
/ the hospital service Will be taken at thai
! END OF the line. Il is realized that Sur
I gcon Thomas. being on the ground. can
! Use every care to keep doubtful persons
from getting passage for this country.
He can also enforce the most rigid in
spection Of al passengers who are allowed
TO embark
DR.. Wyman declines to express an opfn-
ion as 10 tie danger of general out
break OF the plague in the United States.
He only prom ises that everything possible
/ viii be done 10 prevent such a calamity
/ Physicians who are in close touch with
/ the situation do not feel that there is
| cause for great alarm. The plague is al
! ways associated with filth, and with the
modern scientific methods in vogue
| throughout America, there ought 20 b.
10 great trouble in checking il at the
! start.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-01

LONDON, Sept. IA despatch to the
Central News from Lourenco Marques says
that Presidents Steyn and Kruger. Com
maHdant General Boiha and their party
have left Nelspruit or their way toward
Lydenburg- They have had a disagree
ment over the question OF making last
stand at Barberton.
\ despatch from Durham TO a news agen-
cy reports that Bethune's Mounted Infant
~ has occupied Yrede and captured guam
titles of ammunition and cattle.
General De Wet is reported to be in the
vicinity of Rustenberg with General De-
Iarey- A force of I.590 Beers is encamped
at Maquatlrgsnek, near C-ocoIan-
\ beIated despatch from MachadGforp
dated august %. says that General Butler
pursued he Boe-s northward from hat
place. and IN an action with their rear
guard captured four wagons containing
food and clothing.
The Cape Town correspondent of the
Manchester Guardian" telegraphs that a
proclamation by General Roberts has been
/ posted at BIoeznfontein Ordering the burn
| ing of upwards OF thirty farms as pun
/ ishment for the destruction OF railway
! ard telegraph lines and the firing of fifty
others TO one-eighth of their value for
/ similar offences.
| According to despatch from Queens
/ town, Cape Colony. Of yesterday date. the
/ capture OF General Olivier and twenty
seven Boer comPaTiots at Winburg recent
ly was accomplished by force OF eight
volunteers. The Beers retreated in single
file and were captured singly.
Finding their number insufficient TO
| manage the remaining force Of 200 Beers.
The captors fred a volley. killing six OF
them. The Beers thereupon fed without
investigating the number of the attacking
party
PRETORIA, Aug 21-(3 p. m-).-General
/ French has succeeded IN Hbersting about
000 British prisoners.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-01
GOVERNMENT OF FILIP1Nos.
Legislative and AppointIvc Power,
Assumed by the Couimission.

MANILA Sept. 1-The Philippine Com
powers today under the instructions Of
President Mckinley issued April !. Official
instructions to that effect were published
today They state in part;
The legislative nature of the Govern
ment OF the Philippines exercised by the
Commission Of Peace and General MacAr-
thur. under regulations by the Secretary
of War, provides that until the establish
ment Of a central civil Government, or
Congress otherwise provides. the Iegisia-
tive authority includes the passing OF laws
regarding imports. taxation to raise reve-
nue., and public funds, education, civil ser
vice, The courts municipalities, and ap-
poinments to Office already described.
Until complete transfer of control,
General Macarthur shall remain chief
executive cf the Government. exercising
executive authority not herein assigned
10 the Commission.
Subject to the rules and regulations
the Commission shall legislatively enact,
the municipal and departmental govern
ment shall continue reporting to General
Macarthur and be under his limited su-
pervision and control, wherever the Com
mission shall establish civil governments.
The military force in these localities shall
be continued for the suppression of iusur-
rection and brigandage. as General Mac
Arthur deems requisite.
The military snail be at ali times sub
ject. under General MacArthur's orders
10 the call Of the civil authorities for the
maintenance Of law and order and the
enforcement Of civil authority"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-01
SPEED OF THE DEUTSCHLAND.
The transatlantic Liner again
Eciipscs All Records.

NEW YORK. Ssp;. 1.-The famous ex-
press steamship Deutschland. of the Ham
American line. has again eclipsed all
previous records for fast transatlantic
travelling She has broken the eastern
AMI western records. Her time is d2ys
Il hours and % minutes between Mole, at
the entrance Of Cherbourg Harbor. and the
Sandy Hook LighJship- August 81 at
neon she passed the record for the fastest
days run. making 554 knots between noon
and aoon. Her average speed was 1892
knots per hour. The Deutschland sailed
from Hamburg August p, Southampton
aud Cherbourg, on the 26-h. She sailed
past the Mole a fhs entrance of the latter
pert at $50 o'clock On the evening CT Al
gust 25. arriving a the Sandy Hook Light
ship at 5:24 a. "a. Jod2y.
on the "trip she had moderate wind aEd
sea with occasional Eazy weather. Her
daily runs were 337- $40 550 $40, 5S4, and
423 total distance 3,05a knots, at an aver
ase speed Of @2-C2 knots