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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Killed Inv the Cars.

Niles, May ~. - c. o. Ladd was run
over and killed here at $40 o'clock FRI
day night by freight cars attached to
Michigan Central switch engine. Ladd's
home was at Kalamazoo, Mich. He rep
resented the Joliet Qll.) Bridge and
Steel company, his mission here being
to sell Niles a new bridge.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Trust Closes n Factory.

Detroit, May ~. - The final closing
down of the Scotch branch of the Con-
tinental Tobacco company occurred
Saturday. All the machinery was
taken apart and moved to other cities.
So far as known the buildings will not
be occupied by any other firm. About
900 employees were thrown out of work.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Accented the Courthouse.

Centerville, May 10. - The board of
supervisors met Wednesday in special
session and formally accepted the new
courthouse in behalf of st. Joseph
county. The new flag presented by
Mrs. Julia b. Thomas, of Catasauqua
Pa, was flung to the breeze.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Many Buildings burned.

Camden, n. j., May 14.-Fire Sunday
which broke out in the farmers mar
ket house at Fifth and Federal streets
completely destroyed the building, ten
stores and about 80 small dwellings,
causing a loss estimated at $125,000.
and rendering homeless about $50 per-
sons. These homeless people are quar-
tered in the armory building, and are
being fed at the expese of the city.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Trammers OMIT Work.

Ishpeming, May 1.-THE TRAINERS
at the Winthrop mines quit work Sat-
urday, the wage rate being unsatis-
factory. No demand was made and
the walkout was unexpected. New
men are being hired to fill their
places. All hosting is suspended.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Dewey to visit Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids, May 14.-Admiral
Dewey has definitely decided to in
clude Grand Rapids in his western
tour next month and has set the day
as June II. The invitation was first
extended by the Hesperus club, local
literary and dining club, and after
ward seconded by the common coun-
Gil, board of trade and other civic
ORGANIZATIONS
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16

after suffering from severe dyspepsia
over II years and using many remedies
without permanent good, | finally took
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t did me so
much good recommend it to everyone"
writes J. Il. Watkins, Chillicothe, Mo.
1t digests what you eat. Il. b. Long.
well. 1T
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Tragedy I'm wisconsin.

Shell Lake, Wis.,, May 1O.-Rudolph
and Adolph Bartosk, brothers, living in
Orange, quarreled Tuesday night while
intoxicated. Rudolph shot his brother
below the heart, and then, seeing what
he had done, turned the weapon on him
self and almost blew the top of his
head off. Adolph is dying.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Power House Destroyed.

Grand Rapids, May 10. - The power
house of the Grand Rapids Electric
Light & Power company was destroyed
by fire, the building and machinery be-
ing a total loss. The origin was in the
boiler-room and the loss will exceed
500 COO
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Killed by Lightning.

Holland, May 13.-Henry ID. Brink,
aged 25 years, of Hamilton, a member
of the senior class of Hope college,
in this city, was killed by lightning
Saturday morning while preparing
for breakfast. a broken collar but
ton and burned shirt band indicate
where the bolt struck.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Costly Cave-In.

Negaunee, May IA cave-in which
will cost the Negaunee Mining COM
pany thousands of dollars has &C.
Cured at Negaunee mine and force
of nearly 500 men is idle in conse-
quence. An excessive flow of water
caused the trouble.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Left n Small Legacy.

Niles, May -. - BY the death of his
father in Germany, Boswell Stimley,
of this city, has been left between
$1,000 and $4,000, and the legacy has been
received. Mr.. Stimley was poor man,
an employe in the paper mills here.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
THE NATIONAL CONGRESS.
The Work Being Done by Our Law
makers at Fifty-Sixth Ses-
sion in Washington.
SUMMARY OF THE DAILY PROCEEDINGS.
Time I'm the Senate Mostly Occupied
I'm Discussing the Naval Appropri-
alton BiIl-The House settles a
Contested Election Case and
Passes Many Pension Bills.

Washington, May s.-Senator Teller
delivered a speech in the senate yester-
day in which he strongly urged the
senate to extend its sympathy to the
Beers in their contest with Great Brit
ain. A bill was passed to provide for a
survey of the Illinois river.
Washington, May Reconsideration
of the naval appropriation bill, with
the exception of that section relating
TO armor and armament, WAS conclud-
ed in the senate yesterday.
Washington, May 10.-Practically
the entire session of the senate yes
terday was devoted to the section of
the naval appropriation bill relating
to armor and armament. The nom
ination of Sanford b. Dole to be gov
ernor of the territory of Hawaii was
confirmed
Washington, May lin the senate
yesterday the Clark (Montana) case
went over until Tuesday next. A joint
resolution concerning certain Chip
pewa Indian reservations in Mime
sofa, the project being to preserve
forests on the reservations as a ma
tional park, was passed.
Washington, May ~. - Considera-
ton of the naval bill occupied the time
of the senate yesterday. During the
discussion a notable speech was deliv-
cred by Senator Lodge (Mass) upon
the necessity of building up the United
States navy without delay.
Washington, May 1.-THE time in
the senate on Saturday was occupied
in discussing the naval appropriation
bill. An official report by Col. f. b.
Williston in answer to an inquiry
shows that there is less liquor sold in
Manila than prior to the American
occupation.
Washington, May 0.-Most of the
time in the house yesterday was de-
voted TO the consideration of private
bills and ten bills were passed. A res
olution was adopted calling upon the
secretary of the treasury for infor-
nation as to the material used in the
manufacture of oleomargarine. a bill
was reported requiring a clause in
all government contracts that the la
Dor under the contract shall not ex-
coed eight hours daily.
Washington, May 10.-In the house
yesterday the time was occupied in
discussing the Pearson-Crawford con-
tested election case from North Caro-
lima.
Washington, May 11.-Mr. Pearson
(rep.) was yesterday given the seat
in the house occupied by Mr.. Craw-
ford (dem.), of North Carolina. A
favorable report was made on the
pure-food bill, which is intended to
prevent the adulteration, misbranding
and imitation of beverages, foods, can
dies, drugs, etc.
Washington, May 10. - The house
yesterday broke all records, passing
$50 private pension bills, and adj
journed until Monday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Michigan Nam Appointed.

Washington, ID. c.. May 1.-THE
president has nominated Charles s.
Winans, of Michigan, to be consul at
Iquique, Chill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
Ovdsred IN sboot.

St. Louis, May f1.-Orders have been
issued to the police by the chief to
suppress all lawlessness by the street
railway strikers, by persuasion II pos
sible. by clubs II necessary. and by
bullets IL other means fail
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
strike Fever In Copper Country

Calumet, May IL. - The strike fever
has spread to the copper mines and lie
catching here. There have recently
been strikes at the Franklin and Osceola
mines, and in both cases the men 60.
what they wanted.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16

IOMEN assaled every turn by troubles peculiar
wv to their Every mysterious ache pain is a
symptom These distressing sensations will keep
O coming unless properly treated
The history of neglect faces and
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
BAT AND BALL.
Tables showing the Standing of the
Clubs of Leading Organizn-
lions Up tn Date.

The following tables show the
standing of the clubs in the lead.
ing baseball organizations. National
lea one.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16

wasted hgures or nine
tenths of our women.
every one of whom may
receive the invaluable adj
vice of Mrs. Pinkham.
without charge. by writing
to her at Lynn. Mass.
Miss LULA EVANS, of
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
A Warm sunday.

Marquette, May 14.-Summer tenn
perature here Sunday os In the shade.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16
WOMEN WHO
NEED MRS.
PzMKHAM'S AID

# her recovery as follows:
i had been a constant sufferer
lad inflammation of the womb,
bearing-down pains. backache,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-05-16

Parkersburg, Iowa. writes O
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-
for nearly three years. I
leucorrhoea, heart trouble,
The colored American., 1900-01-27

John Stafford is the wealthiest color
ed man In Mid 8ay, KY.
Virginia opens the new year lynch
Ing season with white man for vic
tim. The Old Dominion pever could
tolerate monotony.
The people of North Carolina are
congrstulating themselves and one
another upon the years record OF
lynchinRs. There was but one in the
entire state. Day is breaking.
The 500 Pullman car porters, with
headquarters in Pittsburg, have decld-
ed to form union and affiliate with
the National CoIored Mems Railroad
Association.
Subscribers who are in arrears and
who desire to Fay their honest debts
will take advantage of the one dollar
rate and send it within the next Is
days. De inquent subscribers may new
or have such an opportunity ss this
again.
Many OF the best coIored people will
make long-winded speeches op race
pride and race unity. and yet you can
not find in their houses parer or book
or periodical published by colored peo-
ple.- IS. NJ. Hill, of Faison, N. O., In
n. Y. Age.
Two carloads of colored farmers pass.
ed through Memphis, Tenn, Monday
earoute to Texas, where they expect to
make their future home. They are for
the most part from Georgia and South
Carolina. They Will fnd in Texas ad
vantages and welcome, If they are
deserving. Dallas Express.
1t is not generally known that q
Negro owns whole Georgia town, but
such ia fact. Mr.. Adam Dixon, of
Queenland, Ga, owns the entire town.
He is 20 years old, has been chewing
tobacco 65 years and drinking spark
ling dew, which is famous in tie piney
regions for rs years. Mr.. Dixon owns
1890 acres OF land. He Is still active.
and 1t Is worth any ones time to listen
that gentleman talk of the long ago.
w. FL. Ellis, a colored man is presi-
dent of the Westchester water-works
Company of New York. He controls
the company which is capitalized at
$500. 900 He has large number of
clerks in his office, number of whom
are young white women, his chief
clerk being the daughter of an ex-con-
federate general. He controls three
and half millions OF the stock of the
company, with Offices in the Drexel
buiiding in New York.
The colored American., 1900-01-27
Th Capital Savings Bank.

This bank has recently been made an
agent OF one Of the wealthiest corpora
tions in this country, or in any other,
that OF the United States Express Com
pany. Il issues United States Express
Money Orders in sums to suit, payable
everyw here Gas bills may also be
paid at this bal Z. We are glad to see
the Capital Savings Bank people,
stretching out" in the business world
and enlargiug It's field of usetulr ess'
The colored American., 1900-01-27
A Truly National Paper

Dear Editor:-There is no bill I de
light in saying NOR than the one which
assures me of The Colored American
for another year. The new form adds
much to its appearance. You deserv
great praise in giving us the only truly
national colored newspaper.
William A. Credit, D. D., Pastor
Cherry ct, Baptist church, Philadel
phia.
The colored American., 1900-01-27
"a Charming Visitor"

When We heard that The Colored
American was about to make change
for the bstter in journalism, a big lump
came into our throats and although we
did lot of ''ahemming," 1t proved an
irresistible something that prevented us
from com menting as we would have
liked to. That lump has gone, thanks
The colored American., 1900-01-27
Howard University Notes.

On Tuesday last, at a meeting of the
trus ees, minute was adopted, ex.
pressive of sorrow at the death of Zsl.
mon Richards. Esq, also one extend.
ing the thanks of the board to Mrs.
DR.. A. FL. Clapp of New York for the
valuable library of whose husband, q
former college teacher of President
Rankin, had been received as a gift;
also, appointing the President, Hon.
John Eaton and B. 81 Warner, special
committee on the agricultural depart.
ment, with power to raise money for a
practice farm.
Prof. VIM. B Hay was elected Pro.
lessor OF Natural History, in place of
Prof. r. Foster resigned, and Miss Mary
4. Anderson, of Straight University,
New Orleans, as teacher in the Englis b
Department, in place of Miss Smith.
now Mrs. DR.. EIbert.
President Rankin gave a brief re-
sumo OF the work of the university,
during the ten years OF his administra.
ton 5,576 STUD ents have been In at.
tendance. The present number is 700:
as against 1853 ten years ago. These are
distributed thus: Medical Department.
1S9; Law, n; College, 36; Peda.
gogical including practice school.
LIT; Preparatory 147; English 10;
Theological. 30; MusicaI, 2O3; In
dustrial, sewing, carpentering, timing.
printing, book-binding, accord to grade.
During the ten years, $44, ,065. O6 have
been expended for improvements. for
erection of new building $50 .337 SO max
ing an aggregate of more than 500.
600. The best OF relations exist be-
tween related institutions: King Hall
Freedmen's Hospital. The Honorable
Secretary OF the Interior kindly and
ana generously cO-operates with the
Executive Committee, and there has
meyer been more prosperous or united
year tnan the present. Especial work
isdone in the Pedagogical Department.
where new chair has lately been es.
taolished by Congress. Among the
honorary trustees are Hon William
Allison, Hon. w. w. Grout, Hon Geo
White and Hon. ]. Fl. Choate, Min.
lister to st James. Tue Official Board
numbers twenty two, and includes such
men as Hon. John Eaton, DR.. Teunis
5. Hamlin President Gallaudet, Judge
Joo Barnard, b. 81. Warner, Esq, Hon
Z. ID. Smith. Bishop Tanner and 9th
ers. The trustees voted to extend q
reception to the Prof and Alumni, on
lne evening of February %, from to
10 p. m.
The colored American., 1900-01-27
THE ooLoRED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. @.

to its sweet abandonm ent, and The
COlored American has come to Us bear
ing the truth of its previously limited
transformation. 1t is unique and high
ly recommends Itself as q charming
vi. .itor for every home.-Augusta Un-
ion.
The colored American., 1900-01-27

lfyou are wise you will take advan.
tage OF our special rate OF one dollar
per year and seno us the dollar at once.
money sent by express or post office
money order, or even postage stamps
Is preferable to currency sent in q let
ter unless the letter is registered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-09

creased. Red fire was burned ana the
whole concourse took up God save tHe
queen" Then came blue light. ana the
strains of Rule Britannia made the
park ring. This was kept up until bisi-
cony window was opened and one OF tllee
royal party. believed to be the Prince OF
Wales, appeared.
After a vociferous outburst he dlSap-
peared, and then the crowd broke up anu
demonstrations such as have not betn
seen in London i'll many years came "
an end.
The crowd outside Buckingham Palace
had increased shortly before midnight 70
100000 people, all singing patriotic songs:
Finally the Prince of Wales and Duke OF
York came upon the balcony and vocifer-
Gus cheering followed. A few minutes
later the Queen herself, accompanied by
several ladies, made her appearance. rms
was the signal for the national anthem
and for neVcr-to-be-forgotten cheers
Then the blinds of the palace were drawn
but thousands remained to sing ana
cheer.
y demonstration which started in the
evening with Il procession of youths
marching through the West End thor,
0ughfares. stopped outside the political
ana service clubs, the war office and
Marlborough House. cheering and sing
ing, ana finally proceeded to the palace
which, hathed in a flood of multi-colnred
lights and surrounded by thousands OF
waving flags, presented an impressive
SOectaClc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-09
THE B. & MS. FIRES.
Nicholas J. Garfield ConfeSseS
Setting One at Boston.
thought 10 Know About Those Of
Monday and tuesday.
Wanted Work and Fire would Give Him the
Opportunity.

Boston. March S.-Tha mystery sur
rounding the three fires in the Boston
& Maine Railroad COS. hay sheds At
CharIestown. within iha past four
days. by which $4,000 worth of prop
erty has been destroyed mas been par
TALLY cleared away by the confession
Of Nicholas j. tanlicld IF CharlestoWn
who was arrested during thp progress
of this afternoons fire on suspicion OF
having started the blaze.
Garfield. who is IS years old. tall.
strongly built, and sloVenly appearing.
seemed to be around at all times and
did odd jobs. such as clearing away
burnt hay from the ruins of the previ-
Gus fires. The officers took him into
custody ana brought him to the fire
marshal's office to explain his conduct.
He was rcticcnt ut first. hut finally ad-
mittcd that hc set the hay IN fire.
He said he dd ii because he was
tired of looking for work. ana as he
had made - cents loading teams. he
thought it would give him another
chance for work.
Although Garfield denied that he set
Mondays and Tuesdays fires there is
u WY SliphiS I'tllIls III NltN "a siil tlAt'
circumstances. that he was responsible
for them. He will be arraigned il
court, tomorrow.
The prisoners mother lives in
Charlcstown. but has HAD nothing To
10 with her son since he was five years
old. At that time he was taken by
the state board of lunacy ana charity
and sent To farm in New Hampshire.
whore he remained until about a year
ago. Since then he has been around
CharlestoWn, pennilcss and unable 10
obtain employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-09
SETTLEMENTS DAILY MADE.
Employers and Granite Cutters are Gradually
Coming to Terms.

Boston. March N.-sccrctary Duncan q
the Granite cutters National Union. Sa} :
that settlements continue to he made
daily in some section Of New England. he
tween tho cutters ana the manufacturers
IN the question Of wages which led 10 the
strike. March |.
According to information received by
Secretary duncan. the 80 granite cutters
Employed in Wal3uboro and upon HURT
cane Island Me. returned to Work,
Nrgotiatfons are under way in three
towns with every prospect # settle
mrnt being reached within the next 4
Com Complaint IL made ~ the cutters in
several New England towns that ~"
manufacturers are eudcIvorinE I" act IN
der the bill If wages agreed upon ~
Barre vt.
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TWO STRIKES.
Second Day of the National
League Meeting.
Talk Still Being Made Of Having an
8-Club Circuit.
Washington Wants $4,000 and Baltimore
$4,000 for Franchises.

New York, March 8.-The National
Base BAH League met again, today
The national board Of arbitration
opened today's work by hearing the
grievances Of the players and the
minor leagues. The members Of the
board present We're President Young
\. +. Soden, Boston; J. j. Rogers,
Philadelphia; John T. Brush, Cincln-
natl; and James Hart of Chicago.
The board adjourned, at o'clock,
and President Young at once convened
the league The league remained in
session, until CAS-. and then adjourned
until s +. NJ During the session the
board Of arbitration made its report.
The committee on amendments did not
make its report.
The circuit committee which mas
in charge the matter Of reducing the
National League to an S-club organiZa-
ton. did not report, today, as was eX-
prcted.
There was talk that Washington was
holding out for SAC 500 for its franchise.
J. Earl Wagner said so. Baltimore, II
was said. demands $4,000 for It's fran
chiSe.
Mr.. Conant of Boston. said during z
talk that he ana Mr.. Freedman had 2
conference In the matter ~ reducing
the circuit H. said Mr.. Freedman
was opposed to paying what ne
thought exorbitant prices tn cleveland
and Louisville for their franchises. lie
had in fact. said Conant. expressed tn"
opinion that they ought to grt out
without being bought.
The brooklyn baltimore people Were
participants ia tnday's meeting. They
held aloof fnr some reason from the
session Of thr previous day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-09
In Editor Finds Sure Cure For Rheumatism

\. r. DeFlUent. editor of the Jour-
nal, DoylestoWn, Ohio, suffered for a
number Of years from rheumatism in
his right shoulder and side. He says:
My right arm at times was entirely
useless. I tried Chambcrlain's Pain
Balm, ana WAS surprised u receive re-
Hef almost Immediately The Pain
Balm has been 4 constant companion
n mine over since ana it never fails"
For sale BY Jno. Coughlin, III Water
st Druggist. MWFtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-09
HALIFAX CARPENTERS STRIKE.
But Steamer Monterey Vii! Transport Strait
cona's Horse lust the Same.

Halifax. \. S, March S.-Two hundred
carpenters struck work, today. on the
steiner Monterey, being fitted up for the
transport of Strathcona's Horse to South
Africa. They complain that imported
Wurkmcn get more hours works per day.
The management Of the Elder Dempster
Line processes to be able to at once fill
the strikers places. a squad Of police
were posted about the ship at the railway
wharf but there was no disorder. The
Monterey Will be ready to embark the
troops at the appointed day, March 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-09
FIRE IN B. & ~. HAY SHIDS.
Third Fire in the Shets This Meek-loss
$4,000

Boston. March S.-For 4 third time. this
week. the large hay sheds of the Boston
u Maine Railroad on Rutherford avenue.
CharlcStoWn. and rented by them to vari-
Gus firms, Were visited hy fire. this alter
noon. when the long No. , shed. in which
was stored - carloads of baicd hay, was
almost wholly burned. together with four
loaded freight cars and an adjoining
building occupied ny r. A. Gillette x
sons, cirriaPc manufacturers. The losses
Boston & Maine Railroad Co.. $No0n: Il. a.
Gillette 4 Sons. 5000; VIM. Leavitt. hay.
$1,000: Gilman Smith a Co., hay. $4,000.
u was nearly two hours before the fire
was gotten under control ana the ruins
were smouldering all night.