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be placed near the Cardinal and given his
opportunity TO crush the priest as nat as

be placed near the Cardinal and given his
| opportunity TO crush the priest as nat as
! the tablecloth.
| The evening arrived and the naughty
| noblernan was seated on the left Of the
Cardinal where he could be under the
| charm and grace of the distinguished man
and where all in the secret should near
| the music Of his voice. The dessert was
| far advanced when in the most natural
way. the Count de Threestars. in perfectly
assumed courtesy offered the Cardinal his
snuff box. that he nigh partake. II was
a Jewel of workmanship and with his
thumb slipped beneath the nobleman held
1t so that its lid inclined to give the best
view Of its decoration, this being a certain
Venus of Titan, painted in the frank and
fearless old fashion even for Titan.
The circle was watching breathless in
adnhring horror, wondering what should
be the outcome OF this daring intrusion
upon a man Of such piety and spotless
morals as Cardinal Pecci. The holy father
looked steadily at the Venus for a moment
Then he threw his head back and half
closed mis- eyes as II to get good focus
all the while giving the lookers-on an
eternity within some seconds. Finally, ne
raised his eyebrows interrogatively, and
said to the nobleman, sweely: Mime. Ia
Comtesse?'' (Your Wife,
crash and the mans whole body trembled
with rage at this deadly insult-the worst
such a man could encounter, and his eyes
looked as ii. but for the cloth that sepa-
rated their ranks, he could have Killed
the smiling ecclesiastic on the spot put
he never troubled Cardinal Peeci again.
People tell and write in salon anS private
letters from Rome of the charming grace
of his touch upon .he ordinary things OF
Of
where no one ever seemed TO nave seen II
before. A.. nr.u
worthy American, one oil the new
rich - was pleasantly roasted oenlLd MS
rex on one OCCASION A convert ne was
of course more Roman than Rome, and ne
took extravagant methods OF helping Pro-
naganda Eide with his wealth. He had done
many generous things and the Pope had
rewarded him with orders and medals ga
lore; for once a year this convert made
pilgrimage TO Rome. where he was kindly
received by the Holy Father as soa; and,
generally, until the orders were exhaus ed
each time was bestowed with some fresh
honor. On such occasions all these brave
metal pieces were attached TO the rich
Americans breast.
..I'il soon end that" the Pope remarked
to a coufdant who was at his side during
the ievee Next time / shall give him q
snuff hoy Which he did and beautiful,
jeweled box it was.
The following year the Amsri an turrei
I'D again and was granted audience wien
to the Holy Fathers CONSERVATION the
faithful son of the Church appeared not
only with all his medals. but with the snuh
box attached to his waistcoat.
THE next time the Pope said with a
eomical sign. Il shall present him with a
marble topped table. 1t Is the only thing
can think OF that he can't tie to lis
waistcoat.''
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A GLORIOUS DIAMOND.
Valued mt 100000, Ilt Not offered
for S.Ip
From the New York Sun,


Perhaps as compact n form as any into
which il would be possible to put 500. 900
would be that of diamond. One valued
at that amount, TO be seen here in New
York. is a canary colored African stone
weighing 125 3-S karats, and in size about
as big as medum-siz English walnut
Though having many faults. the top of
this diamond has round contour, not I'M
like that of the end of such a walnut.
while upon its under side it tapers down
to n point. being thus in its general form
like many smaller diamond mounted
IN a ring
This diamond, however. is not mounted
except that il is set in u very simple it'll.
holder by which it can be conveniently led
up for inspection; this being mele v
short stem Of gold with branching arms at
cured. the extremi'ies of the arms being
made TO clasp over the diamonds edge "
means Of this little golden handle the
diamond may be held up to view just as a
rosebud might be Oh its stem.
Even at the valuation placed upon il this
beautiful stone is not for sale. Owned by
the diamond ard gem merchants whcsa
familiar name il bears it is kept a o1e
of the treasures of the house. Sight of it
has afforded pleasure to many.
..Krowlc6,.e rs Of two kinds We know sub
iect ourselves or we know where can find in
tor,nation mon it," People can always mud in
formation about Hourieh's beer by telephoning
GA, Arlington BottliHe Go.
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six months leave, return to England, in
sert your head into the matrimonial moose
and be hanged to you."
"Beastly old cynic!" declared the blase
lieutenant. II like your COMPOUNDED iinpu-
| dence talking about love! Why. l don't
believe you possess even the rudiments OF
heart, Damned good chap, all the samei
You shall be my best man. Tomorrow or
the next day / shall indite a hyperbolic
epistle TO Miss Mary, asking whether she
cares enough for fellow to wait for him
until he gets his captaincy. 1t may be for
years, as the song says, but fatter my
self am well worth waiting for. and l
don't propose to take the risk of any other
fellow-a cold blooded chap like you, for
misunderstanding into the lists during my
absence"
Metford was speeches. with contempt
that Winston should have proved himself
such an unmitigated cad!
The funny part of it was that Miss
Wethered, who was taking brief rest at
the seaside received two letters by the
morrow's malone from the ''unmitigated
cad,' thanking her ever so much for all
her kindness TO him during his piotracte d
illness; the other from the .beastly old
cynic," the reply 10 which-it seems al
most like sacrilege to print twas as fol-
loweth:
Dear DR.. Metford: / am so glad! How
glad / cannot tell you. l have loved you
ever since the day that / first met you;
but l never dared to hope that | should
be honored with your love. Very sincerely
yours, MARY WETHERED."
And this is the letter that sister Jess
wrote day or two thereafter to her grace
less brother:
.sMy Darling Boy: You did it beautiful
ly II l were Queen, you should be dec
GRATED with a cross for most conspicuous
gallantry. l know how fond Of the girl
you had become. and what it must have
cost you to act as you did. 1t was very
hard work. wasn't it. poor boy? Mary Is
overjoyed. Some day, when she has been
married year or So 1 may let her into
part of the secret Of our conspiracy. But
NUNS the word for the present."-The
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Chautauuua (She- TaIk-A-Way) Beach

Formerly Bay Ridge. Band Concerts daily by Ma
tional Guard Band of Washington and Reyes
Ladies Orchestra and Band. and many other at
fractions. The eloquent divine of Philadelphia,
Rev. Dr. AacBurney. breaches Sunday. July s. IL
a. m, 7:45 p. m Trains from B. & o. station.
jy6-i
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EC WJA and similar troubles can be
reached only through the blood. SIS. 5. neutral
ICES the acid, itching hu;nor, and @ q
thus brings relief and cure. = -
The colored American., 1900-11-24
TIE CAMPAIGN In The WEST.
Senator Hanna'S MatchleSS Management
and His Consideration of Afro American
SpeIlbinders-A Galaxy of Bright Young
Men Who Helped to Do the Business.

Indianapolis, Ind, ,Special-Nowt tha
the great battle Of the ballots has end
ed, brilliant republican victory won
and the smoke of excitement is clear
ing away, those who led the fight are
coming prominently into view and
well won honors are being bestowed
upon the heroes.
The Colored American notes with
pleasure the responsible part assigned
the colOred leaders in the West and re-
joices at the distinguished manner in
which they performed their arduous
duties-how nobly they fought to main.
tain and keep afioat the Old flag. The
con nfidence repOsed in our boys by
Chairman Hanna, Vice Chairman
Payne and Secretary Heath of the Ma
ti0nal Executives Committee wall ever
be remembered by the entire race as q
fitting compliment to competent leaders
The colored American., 1900-11-24
The National Negro Business League.

ing every phase of American life. A
deleg ate from Southern town of 25 900
inhabitants surprised the meeting by
saying:
"No undertaken in my town can con-
duct funeral without hiring my car
riages and hea'ses."
In contrast TO these delegates were
men and women prominent in state;
men whose ancestors had been the true
friends of the race. They had come to
hear the results Of the freedom which
their fathers had given to the Negro.
There was William LlOy d Garrison, jr.
who spoke as only true friend can
and Mayor Hart, Professors Meserve,
Frissell and Bumstead, who are using
their time and influence in behalf Of
the education of the blacks. Withal
1t was a great gathering. 1t has done
more to open the eyes Of the American
people to the true worth Of the Ameri-
Negro, than any other effort that has
been put forth by the race.
The personnel of the officers Of the
League whose portraits are found on
the cover Of this journal in this ed1
ton, is the proof of the continuity of
the League. They are men Of high re-
pute, known for their wisdom; each a
master In his chosen field, all working
for the race, personal achievement be-
ing secondary.
The permanent officers chosen were:
Booker L. Washington, President; Giles
B. Jackson Of Va, Mrs. Alberta Moore
Smith of Ill.,, Vice presidents; Gilbert
@. Harris of Mass Treasurer; E. E
Cooper Of the District of Columbia,
Secretary, and E. A. Johnson Of n. c.,
Compiler. The executive comm sttee is
composed Of men equally as we'll
known in public life, foe fidelity and
character, and are we'll fitted for the
work. They were announced as fol-
lows: L. Thomas Fortune, Booker T.
Washington, E. &. Cooper, Gilbert G.
| Harris, Louis T. Baldwin, w. II. Jones,
Isaiah T. Montgomery, W. r. Petit
ford.
We present them today, with this
sketch of the League, as gentle re-
minder that we have reason for observ-
ing Thanksgiving since within the
year passed We have found way by
which we can help solve this perplex-
ing problem.
The colored American., 1900-11-24
LIBERAL UNIVERSITY.

We have received q nicely gotten up
catalogue of the Oregon Liberal Univer-
sity. 1t is interesting, because, at this
point the world is watching the course
of that particular institution with In
terest. The showing, which it sets
forth in its catalogue or year book, is
all that could De expected of school
just fonr years cid, and which receives
its support from free thinkers.
The colored American., 1900-11-24

II
ten upon the roll of the Negroes
friends.
The committee made no mistake
when it drafted into service the Hon.
Ferdinand l.. Barnett, competent
lawyer, faithful republican and ex-
perienced campaign manager, who was
placed in charge OF matters pertaining
TO the colored voters. Mr.. Barnett lost
no time In organizing his forces and In
calling to his assistance some OF the
brainest men and best ''stumpers"
which the race affords in public life.
The West was the real battle ground
of the campaign, there every inch OF
the ground was bitterly contested and
there the ready fighters were needed
and placed on the firing line. The favor
in which the colored "spellbinders"
were held is best attested by the general
demand for them, and the value OF
their services is best seen in the grand
results of their labor. There were
no any participants who did noble work,
too numerous to mention, but we are
pleased to speak of those who played
the most conspicuous parts.
HON. j. MADISON VANCE,
of New Orleans, La, Won for himself
great honors and lasting reputation
as an eloxuent and fOrcetul orator. For
eight weeks his persuasive Oratory and
convincing logic were hurled at the
breatworks of the enemy which at last
fell in ruin at his feet. After walking
into a Chicago meeting, arm in arm
with Senator Hanna, he delivered to
the 1000 people there assent mbled most
brilliant and effectiYe address, which
has been pronounced the crowDing eff
fort of his life. Mr.. Vance spoke In
Illinois, Wisconsin aud Minnesota. The
common verdict is, Vance is a power
on the stump and with the incoming
administration he is fright up against
the throne" in point Of influence.
PROF. HENRY Y. ARNEIT,
of Ohio, his many friends will be pleas
ed to know, was called into field serv
Ice by the national committee and
fought where the battle was the hot.
test. He was specially called as the
statistician to refute the charge that
Mckinley had done little for the Ne
gro" and to disprove Bryan's assertion
that sThe Negroes elect Presidents and
receive only janitorships." Mr.. Ar
nett's addr. sses were mastery efforts,
replete with indisputable statistics, par
ty history, convincing logic and timely
information. Having made special
ty of his subject matter he presented 1t
in such a manner that his speeches
were received with enthusiasm, his au-
diences 1nterrupting with frequent and
hearty applause. He campalgned four
weeks, during which time he spoke in
Hin ois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Ohio. Judging from his confident
smile his lines have fallen in pleasant
places and under the next administra.
tion-well, you will hear later.
EDITOR Il. THOMAS FORTUNE
was in the fight with heart, soul, voice
and pen. No man did more than he
TO explode the cratic theories of the
"Wild man of the west" and to dissem.
The colored American., 1900-11-24


was the organizing of the National Ne
gro Business League, in Boston IN Au
Uust 1900. It was the first time since
emancipation that men and women OF
the race had come together to discuss
the financial side OF the question. It
was the beginning of new era Tor the
race. For the first time steps were
taken TO convince pessim1stIc world
of the Negroes progress. Booker l.
Washington, the pioneer spirit IN the
movement uttered the motto of the
gathering when he said:
"a useless, shiitless, Idle class is a
menace and danger TO any communl
ty. When an individual produces what
the world wants, whether II Is pro .
duct of hand, head or heart, the WOrld
does not stop long to inquire what is
the color Of the skin OF the producer"
The press of this country and Europe
hailed the meeting as harbinger ID
the direction OF solution to the veKed
probIem. Tie convention was a mon
umental success. No one who looked
into the earnest faces of the 80 dele
gates present, or saw that surging, an
xious throng that stood in front OF Park
er Memorial Temple awaiting the open
ING of the doors, filling the street from
curb to curb, and that large auditorium
within five minutes after the door was
open, or saw what interest the conyen
ton aroused in the community and the
space given to the reports Of IFS pro-
ceedings by ali the newspapers OF Bos
ton and vicinity can doubt that. An
other thing, the leadership Of MI Book
EFT. Washington was acknowledged
The most ardent and pertinent carper
and critic was silenced. Mr.. Washing
ton and the Convention carried BOs'
ton by storm. At the morning session
the Hon. John J. Smith OF Boston well
coined the delegates to the city and in
the evening Mayor Hart came in and
in q most pleasing and encouraging
speeeh surrendered the keys to the
city. A notable feature OF the conven'
tion was this: There was no crying about
prejudice or railing against conditions
The speeches were all manly.
Delegates came from every section
of the country, from Alabama as well
as from Maine, from Kansas, from
North Carolina and Virginia. They
came bearing their own expenses. The
tales told by some of the delegates OF
sueeess and failures, of beginning low
and becoming independent would make
material worthy of fairy tales. The
people OF Boston listened in smazement
One Of the notable speeches dealing
with such condition was by Giles B.
jackson, who said;
s"Turned loose on the Sth day Of April
1865. without one foot of land or one
dollar TO purchase 1t, now in these 50
wears the Negro has accumulated and
owns one twenty sixth OF all the, Iand
IN the State; he owns one sixteenth OF
all the lands in Virginia east OF the
Blue Ridge; he owns one'tenth OF all
the land in 20 counties out of the 100
counties in the State; he owns one sew
enth of MIddlesex county, one sixth of
Hanover county, One'tbird Charles City
county, and he is acquiring land at the
rate of about 90, ,O0O acres year.
This is only sample Of the narratives
of progress and achievement heard
there.
The colored American., 1900-11-24
COLONEL WILLIAM PLEDeER

guard" ripe with experience, replete
with burning truths, and enthused with
inspiring confidence, was In the front
RANKS always ready for the hottest
fight. The Colonel never did mora
brilliant and effective work. His
speeches were perfect gems of wit and
and eloquence. The influence Of his
presence and speeches was always con-
spicuously effective. He never failed
TO carry his crowd with him, nor could
he speak long without being interrupt.
ed with vigorous and hearty applause
The utmost confidence was reposed In
him and his every suggestion was heed
ed by the committee. He spoke In IL
linois, Missouri and Kansas, His tour
was continues blaze of glory, always
increasing his popularity. His wires
are reputed to be we'll laid and connect.
ed with the Administration "power
house."
| DIR. GEO. w. BRYANT,
who gave seven weeks campaign serv.
ice, simply let fall one continuous
shower OF glittering oratOry on every
section of the enemy's country. After
touring Illinois, South Dakota and Ne
braska for seven weeks, the unanimous
verdict WAS SHE'S the noblest Roman
Of them ALL"
DR.. Bryant was more frequently
called and invited and made more
speeches than any Of his associates on
the stump. His great work bore abund'
ant fruit and doubtless his reward Will
be fully commensurate.
HON. J. FRANK WHEATON,
member of the Minnesota legislature,
easily won for himself the title "Ths
Oratorical Chesterfield" His orstory
and manners are Of the superior class.
His speeches were replete with telling
points and illumined by brilliant flights
Of oratory. His rhetoric and logic de
mandsd the applause of the most cul-
tured and pleased the superficial His
stage manners and his mixing qualities
made him favorlte. His tour through
Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa
gave HIM an opportunity which be ssed
to the best advantage. His star will
shine for many moons and be found In
the mors brilliant clusters.
Bishop Arnett, Hon. =. MoElwee,
DR.. Ransom, Hon. George Jackson,
Prof. Green and many others made
few addresses. Hon. John P. Green Of
Ohio and Hon. Gurley Brewer Of Indi-
ana, did WORK in their respective states.
The Hon. Geo. ii. White, Hon. ]. W.
Lyons and Hon. 81. P. Chesthsm each
made meteoric flights through the West
and will be heard from in our Eastern
reports.
The Negro plays most conspicuous
part In the Western campaign. The
Oolored American Ia proud Of the WORK
they 80 nobly performed, proud Of the
records tney made for themselves and
for the race they so well represented
Long live J. Madison Vance, Henry \.
Arnett, T. Thomas Fortune, Colonel
Bill Pledger, George w. Bryant. j. +.
Wheaton, T. L Barnett, ct al heroes
of 1900. ARGUS.
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Baltimore g Ohio
RAILROAD
Schedule in effect August p. $500

Schedule in effect August -. $500
Leave Washington from station corner OF Neg
jersey Avenue and c Street
For Chicago and Northwest. Nestibuie1 Limit
ed trains 1910 a sos p m. daily
Fer Cincinnati. St Louis and indianapolis, EH-
press, 1905 a. m yeztibuIsd Limited 5:45 P ms
express ! :I3 night, daily
Fer P:ttsaure and Cleveland, 1850 =. IN. $50
p IL and leo j. II, daily,
Fer Columbus. sos p III. daily.
Fer Winchester and way stations, 's;35 & a.
3:45 p. M and $3.50 p. m
For Luray, 9:=5 P N daily
For Baltimore. week days. x2-35. 500. 6:57.
X7:o5, X7:I6. xs-3a, s:S5. S9.5e. xi0=oo a M
SOS. x5.Io. 1850. x6:9o $50, xs:oo. xI0:o9.
xII:30, Kills. p N. SUNDAYS. N2:55, y. 90
x7:1o $50, 1900 m. x!2;io. Xl;io 5:dS.
Ks 90 $3.50. s;S5. x5:o5, x5:io, $50. xs=oS.
xI0:O0, 80, MI 80 p
For Annapolis 40 q m, and l2;I5 p n sun
days. $50 a. n, 4:35 p m ~.
4:S0 5:3G p n. Sundays. 800 a. m, 10 P m
For Hagerstown, 1905 a H. and $50 P. m
For Boyd and way points. week DAYS sd
a m. 1885, $50. s:oS F. m Sundays 9'oo a H'
For GsitheTs6urg and way points, week day
s:S5 a NJ. 12:5A, 3:I5- $50. 500, 6:51, w.
lI:25 D. m. SUNDAYS, 900 a. m, lbs, 5-Oo, I'D,
' Yer Washington Junction and way points. week
days, s:35 e. m. 49, $50 P. m s'-noAss'
For Chautsuqus Beach, week days. go a m
and 1870 p m. Sundays. $50 a. ~ Returning.
leave Chslitauqua Beach, 7:45 p.
ROYAL BLUE LINE
All trains illuminated vita Pine7eh light
For Baltimore Philadelphia, New YORK, Bos-
ton, and the East, week days. 2:S5 7:c5 (DineEl.
$50 tBufet). 1890 Oiner). a m, l2:le
Diner, 40 DINER, 300 Royal Limited"
Exclusively Pullman Train Dining Car, 100
SOS Dining Carr, 500 and 1850 ?. m (o5esp-
ing Car open al I0:CO o'clocI)- Sundays, 2:S5.
7:T5. goo a. m. 1910 noon, I-lo Dining Ca.
500. SOS Dining Cars. 500 and 1850 ?. m sleep
ing open 10 o'clock
ParIor Cars on all day tsains-
For Atlantic City 1000 a, M l2:Io noon.
and 10 and 500 .. III. week days. l2:I0 noon
Sundays
Except Sunday xExpress trains
Baggage called for and checked from hotels and
residences by Union Transfer Co on orders lefs
at tickct offices. 6I9 Pennsylvania Avenue north
west New York Avenue and 18th Street. and al
Depot Telephone ticket Offices for b. & O. Flee
tric Automobile Cabs
F. D. UNDERWOOD, D. B. MARTIN.
I'd Vice President. Mgr. Pass. Traffic.
and Gen. Manager.
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RAILROADS.
washington. Alexandra
and
Mount Vernon Railway
RAILROADS.

From Station. Pennsylvania Ave. and 13 IL st.
In effect May l. 1860.
500. s:s5. s:5e. s.25. 1000, 11:co. IL rs M.
NJ :o5 l22e, 12:45, x1:20. I:i5 ZOO, 2:40. xsoo
5-5, 1888, xf:i5, $50, sos, x5:2o, $40, sos,
ESQ. 7:o6. $780, Soc s;45, $50. 1915. II 20,
II 90 p M Sundays, 7:45, 600. 9:45. l0:Sg,
II 90 II 30 a. M, 12:00 noon. 1890, 100, 1:so
10y. $50. 300. $3.50. AGO. $50. 500. $780, &C.,
W. 90, 1880, 500, s:45, $50, 10:15, u:zo.
1850 p. m.
For Mount verncn-Week days. $50, 500, 1o:6o.
5i;W a. NJ. xI2:G5. x1:2o 200, xS:o0. 3:5s, 7:os,
s s:as P. m Sundays. 900 a. M, I2:oo noon,
zee 400, ZOO, s:i5 p. m
For Arlington ard Aqueduct Bridge-Wesk
days. 500. +s:35. s:5s se:25. 10:63. HOO
a. m, .i2-o5, 1890. PAS s1:i5, 200. $40
800, 1925, s4:l5. sos, $40. 6:o4, $50, 7:cs
500 2. M Sundays. 7;45, 900, GAS sie:So. II %
1:30 a. "a, 1900 HooH fI2:20, Loo, 1889, Eco,
$3.50, 800, $3.50. 400 $780, 500, s5:sn. GOO,
$50, ZOO, ~7:s0, 500 p. m.
Parcels carried Oil all trains. Baggage checked.
2Express- so Arlington only.
J. C0LYIN, Superintendent
G. Z. ABBOT. President