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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28
RELIGIOUS NEWS
ANDCIIURCH NOTES
Interesting Statistics of Bible Publ
cations.
SEASON OF CHURCH CONGRESSES
Baptists to Assemble This Year i'll
Richmond, from November goth
10 23d-Americans to Raise I.
Statue to Martin Luther.
SEASON OF CHURCH CONGRESSES
written for The Times.)

tho public is paying at the rate OF So
$50 coo q year for Christian literature along
the four lines OF Bibles, hymn-poohs,
r.rayer-books and SunGay-school htera-
ture. Yet the trade IS SO badly cut up
that all OF the individual dealers Wsll
tell YOU they make no profit. Family BIZ
bles do not sell any more. That may De
because family worship has gone out OF
fashion, or it may be because Bibles con-
tanning hints and helps are demanded.
At any rate the trade says 1t sells very
few family Bibles nowadays, and IS ceas-
ing gradually to manufacture Tor hls
branch of the business Formerly young
people going housekeeping thought they
needed a Bible as part OF their outnt.
Now few aside from active church lam
lilies own Bibles, and many OF the latter
neglect to provide themselves with the
sort common years ago, containing the
family record blanks and having d cover
that made it look we'll on the parlor table.
The United States purchases about =
600 coo Bibles year. There was cut in
Bible prices two or three years ago. 1t
ended through an agreement HstWeen
makers not to sell Bibles at a loss. The
trade denies that there is any Bible trust.
It also says that the American Bible So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28
She Was an Immune.

ST should think your mother would pun
ish you for that said the neighoors Mite
girl to the one who had dlsooeyed-
..sne can't. was the confident reply.
.I,ye been sick and I'm not well enough
to be spanked yet. and she can't keep me
IN the house because the doctor. says
must have fresh air and exercise. Oh.
I'm having bully time-"-Chtcago Post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28
Extenun,,ns circumstances.

Tendertoot-Dsd you folks lyneh tbs nan
who stole that automobile here last wesks
Cactus charley-Nope. We intended 20.
but an investigator COMMITTEES made some
experyments. an. concluded that the ofty-:
mobul stoled the thief. instead Of che
thief gettin. away With it.-E'aittsnoss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28

So ends their little span Of life
The glimpse of wind and sun
So fails the winter rest on them,
Whose summer-tide is done
Arthur ketcllum
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28

Robert Taber, Lewis Waller and Murray
Carson talk of forming an artistic coali-
ton in London
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28

The Prodigals.
1.-THE brown earth calls them home to
her
Flower and leaf and seed
Back to her kindly heart again
To shield them in their need.
The colored American., 1900-06-02

Her remarks were timely and the club
promises to take the matter up and
push Ii to q success. / noticed among
the prominent ladies present at this
reception, Mrs. DR.. j. w. e Bowen,
Mr.. DR.. q. r Butler. Mrs. I. B. Kelly,
Mrs. A. D. Carey, Mrs. Maj. s. w.
Easley, jr., Mrs. W. F. Mckinney, Mrs.
Hodgers, Mrs. II. J. White, Mrs. Giles
Of apellman Seminary, Miss Josie E
Holmes, Mrs. Prof ". B. Matthews,
Mrs. Nellie Cook Hamilton and others.
Mrs. Hunton is a great entertainer and
9 very pleasant and popular member
of the wOman's club.
Mrs. G. g. Wimbish at the head of
the Iadies' alumni of the Atlanta Uni.
versisy, arranged for foe banquet
and reception for the visiting gradu'
The colored American., 1900-06-02

ates of the "a. U. " last Monday night
the s8th inst. This was great event
for the old "a. o." Stone Hall ana
Ware Memorial Chapel were throngeo
with the finest gathering OF people ever
held any where, and the speeches and
tossts were of the highest class, Mrs.
Georgia Swift King was particularly
happy in presenting the pictures OF
Prot. and Mrs. Chace TO the alumni
Mrs. Wimbisb and the ladies with her
deserve the thanks of the friends OF
the "A. U" for this reception.
Rev. L. B. Maxwell the field and in
DETERMINATIONS Sunday sc aoel sec
Tetary, preached the baccalauTeate ser
mon of the Atlanta University last
Sunday morning che 9th inst. Its
equal was perhaps never delivered in
that school. The hall could not hold
she people who went TO hear him.
The Atlanta Baptist College on last
The colored American., 1900-06-02
ISAAC HUMPHREY.
Hoffman'S Big Musical Festival.

'"The Patrol of the Beers" and Sou
sa's new marcn The Man behind the
Gun" are new and sensational. Hear
the famous band render 10th at Hoff-
mans End annual musical festival June
8. The prices for reserved seats now
on sale at musical bureau, I13O I5t b st -.
n W, are as follows: orchestra, 10 cents;
or chestTa circle, so cents; dress circle,
35 cents; gallery, 2s cents.
The colored American., 1900-06-02

fora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey
v Typewriting, Copying and Steno
graphic work satisfactorily performed
at reasonable rates by the Misses Dor
sey, Room 8, LIE DrOit Building,
Corner 9Th and F street northwest.
The colored American., 1900-06-02
IN Excellent Opportunity for OuE
High Seh0ol Grad 0uates.

Any one with q business turn can
earn two or three dollars a day by yktak-
Ing up the work laid cut by the Ameri'
can Savings Industrial Com pany. room
500 E stzeet, n. W. ExplanaticA free.
Cali from a. IN. to 4 p. m. Only those
Whe are willing TO work need apply If.
The colored American., 1900-06-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
WANTED ROOMS.

4 man and wife wants a suite of
three or four unfurnished rooms, heat
and lignt furnished. Must be convent
ent to cars. Address "Kouse", care this
office either at $50 am. or 4 pm.
The colored American., 1900-06-02

An educated man who is married.
and who means business and who has
little capital will do well to CORE
spond with &C" care Of The Oolored
American Office. A good Investment
for the tight person
The colored American., 1900-06-02

Gritty men and women wanted In every
ne1ghborhOOd to act as general agents and
to appoint agents. Also TO manage branch
Offices. Salary paid in advance. If interest
cd send 25e In silver f r samples and full
particulars. Address j. W. Wimbish, Gene
raj Manager, La Grange, Ga.
The colored American., 1900-06-02

WANTED-Ac competent pharmacist
for celored drug store. One that has
had practice. Address with references
Il. E. Perry. P. o. Box Al, Houston,
Texas.
The colored American., 1900-06-02

Atlanta, Ga,-Spsclal. Last Thurs
dsy afternoon, Mr.. aud Mrs. Hunton
field secretary OF the Y. M. .. A ten
dsred a reception to the woman's club
in honor of Mrs. Thurman Of Michi-
gan. This was perhaps one of she
finest affairs given in the city fer quite
. while. Mrs. Thurman delivered a
lecture to the club In the interest Of
establishing a mothers nursery for the
children Of mothers who are in service.
The colored American., 1900-06-02
IN THE SUNNY SOUTH.

Mrs Lucy Thurman the Noted Lsctureress
ganouetsd.-A Degree for Register Ly-
onS-C commencement Exercises in the
Gate City.-General News Notes.
The colored American., 1900-06-02

WANTED-An active young man az
collector. Must be well acquainted
with the city. Married man preferred.
The colored American., 1900-06-02

oPoH non. JuOson W Lyons, Register
or the Treasury. MIR. Lyons Is an
alumRus of th1s school. The school
and people generally were much disap'
pointed when they received his tele'
gram announcing that ID was impossl'
bic for him to be present.
Rev. J. NJ. Henderson. D. D, presi.
dent of Morris Brown College, preach
ed the baccalaureate sermon to the
graduating class of his school last Sun.
day morning the 9th inst. The sermon
was unusually strong. The doctor is
perhaps one Of the strongest men In
the A. d. e. Connection. He is cer-
tainly one of the abieet preachers.
Bethel's congregation last Sunday
morning was the largest it has had in
many day, the occ ssion being to hear
DE-. Henderson.
Miss Josie q. Holmes, a teacher In
CLARK University and secretary of the
woman's club, met with very serious
accident one day last week and as O
result she is almost unaole to walk.
Mrs. A. T Herndon of the Atlsnta
University, has bsen on the sick list
foE some days, and this will perhaps
delay her trip TO Paris.
There is some disappointment In
Georgia because the state failed to re.
ceive anything at the hands OF the
General Conference OF the A. nj. E.
Church. This Is not natural. Georgia
FURNISHES over three eighths Of the
General Conference funds and has the
largest membership of any state in the
Connection.
M II. j. White, one of Atlanta's
most progressive business men who
conducts one of the largest and most
Successful tOnsorial parlors in the city,
viii visit Washington, Philadelphia,
Boston and other eastern cities during
the month of June. Mr. White is
large hearted man and very liberal
citizen. He is a regular subscriber to
more than halt dozen race journals.
Prof. George 3. Chaires OF Florida,
has been IN the city for few days Wis.,
it1ng his brother Mr.. r. g. Chaires.
The professor is a graduate of the state
college OF Florida, and Is one of the
leading teachers of that state. He has
served as Grand Lecturer for the
Knights OF Pythias for several years.
His reputation as a natural born orator
was verified while in this city. He is
called the Demosthenes of Florida.
Prof. ChaiFes Is a refined, learned,
scholarly, Christian gentleman, and Is
recognized as such In his state and
wherever he goes.
MRS. Thurman spoke to one of the
largest audiences last Sunday after
noon, at Allen Temple A. NJ. E.
Church, that the city has witnessed Ia
long time. She was introduced by
DR.. A. A. Whitman the pastor, and the
races great poet. People came from all
parts of the city 60 hear this gifted
woman. The church choir under the
leadership Of Prof Aienzo CulbesrOn
rendered many rare selections of music
for the occasion.
ISAAC HUkfHRET
The colored American., 1900-06-02
GREAT RACE BOOKS.
1401 @ STREET, n. W.

Il is fact that j. 7. Haley Il Co.
346 Court Square Nashville, Tenn
are the most extensive Race Book pub
fishers in the United States. They are
our friends and are giving employ
ment to hundreds of men and women
of the race. They publish the AFRO
AMERICAN ENCYCLOPAEDIA COLLEGE
OF LIFE, UNCLE TONS CABIN, SP ARK
LING GEMS, LAMP OF WISDOM, SIC,
These books sell as sight. Agents are
havingIa.harvest. Write Quick for
terms and Tsrritery.
The colored American., 1900-06-02
AGENTS WANTED.
Agents Wanted

Enclose se stamp for reply, and we will end
partieu lars telling how you can make fro N
S75 to $50 per month, and also be presente
with ffne Gold Watch. Address.
SCOTT REMEDY CO..
Box $40. Louisville. Rv,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
Tna21la.l4g
USE cENTRAL's TRACKS.
Clinton. Dubuque n Northwestern

Clinton. Dubuque ~ Northwestern
WIN SotImnnci% cut Fresh Il.il.
Dubuque July 2a-iustead of SPEND
ing thousands of dollars in tunnchng
the hill along Catfish creek the Du-
5buque, 1slinton &. Northwestern rai4road
will snter Dubuque from Rockdaie over
.the Illinois Genti,ai,s track
The directors OF the nfw road have
practically decided that this the best
plan. They argue that II would require
thousands Of dollars IL tGnnet tha
mountainous hill along CATFISH and 50
negotiated with the Central for the
use of its track into Dubuque. This
would save the new road much money,
az it would be cheaper u pay for thf
USE of the Cen,ral's track than to at
tempt to tunnel the hill. Local engin-
eers say the rncls-in the Gattsn hill is
Very hard an9 II would require months
TO complete the job.
Several prominent railroad officials
We're seen yesterday and asked what
they thought Of the Northwestern's plan
to enter the city over the Central,
Why. it is a sensible conclusion, said
an Illinois Central official. Itwould be
nothing less than an eXtravagant outs
lay of money for the Northwestern to
tunnel the hill. The rock is large and
hard, and l venture to say that the job
would not be completed inside of a
year Yes, it is a sensible decision and
the new road Will save thousands of
dollars by ueirg the central's tracks.
The Northwestern directors will con-
suit with the Illinois Central's officials
/ in few daye in regard to the use Of
the iatter's track.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
THE GRlNNELL NEWS.
Large Number OF Veterans Contcm-
plating Attending Sntlonnl En-.

y .
80 ~
,,',
s, e." p''' -, - =
.spse.ai ~ : l'iies'a - lAelmpiican' ~.
siiii''lei'' Ho''ts - ne prooaplitts ~
mat i1 . iarsef ilutltper ol soidiefs OF the
3Mar Oh the teol1i'oil fesicins IN tfis lo-
'calily VII! attend me grand encamp-
men, az !, fieasp aus.'st.zo-Si man nave
Visi.ec any tnfalhP'sieht ever heia. ms
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
pIncc Tor H. t.,av Evans

Washington. July 27.It is reported
with some degree Of probability that
the vacancy in the position Of first as
slstant postmaster general. caused by
the resignation of Perry 5. Heath is to
be flied blythe appointment of Henry
Clay Exams. pension commissioner. to
that place. This is said to have been
decided upon in accordance With the
presidents wish to crafty the soldier
element and the G. a. r., especially.
who have criticised Mr.. Evans policy
.of strict construction in administering
the business of the pension office The
commissioners enemies have made his
present position 50 uncomfortable II is
believed he would be glad 10 be relieved
OF the strain. Fl is thoroughly canrers-s
ant With the duties of the first assist.
ant postmaster general. as he held hal
Office ID ,he Harrison administration.
EN- representative Curtis. Of Iowa.
who Was offered the place. has declined.
Mr. Beaver. chief of the salary and all
lowance division Of the department., an
old and able official wan, the promo.
stion and so does Mn Alien Il capa BILE
Young man whom Mr.. Heath brought
ON fYQm Indiana 10 he his chief clerk,
bpt the president is aNerse TO appoint.
ing him. n believes, il is said that IT
would he soea politics 10 put Mr.. Evans
in Mr.. Heath'a place. >.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
Railroad. a against Cigarettes.

Chicago. July 27.-Managers Of the
various railroads operating out OF Chi
cago declare that they will cooperate
with officers OF the Anti-Cigarette
League in the warfare on the cigarette
habit and 1t is probable that several of
the roads will follow the example OF the
Rock Island company in issuing gen
eral order prohibiting the use OF cigar
cites among their employees.
Lucy Page CASTOR, president OF the
Anti-Cigarette League, is at preseat
working with the railroad managers.
and intends to visit allsof them with a
view to arousing special Interest In the
/ crusade against the habit.
n ]. +. Harahan. general manager OF
Aths Illinois Central has written 4 let-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
in the construction of the fence by
grounding the wires

W. l.. Roach of Muscatine, was in
town yesterday and read his speech as
temporary chairman of the republican
to few friends, who all
pronounced ii a superior production
and one which Will make deep inn
preston upon the convention. Mir.
Roach is in peculiar position in poli-
tics. one that 1t is the fortune of but
few men to enjoy. The people of Mus
catine, not alone republicans, but dem
!ocrats as we'll, want him to bring con-
gressional honors to his native town.
Ii he consents to besa cand!date8it Will
be beca use of the appeals tnat have
been made to him by his neighbors who
have known him ali his life. The re-
publican convention in Muscatines this
week arose as one man and demanded
THAT Mr.. Roach become the party,s
candidate. He has steadily declared
that he was not candidate and could
not re a candidate. for business reasons
that We're sinsurrnountabie. IF ii in
iSeyed only a sacrifice on my part"
said MIR. Roach, II would yield to this
demand il ii was general over the dis
Etrict as I seems to be. But Others who
! have invested their money. relying
upon me 10 manage the business. will
be affected if should go to congress.
slfuliy appreciate the many kind things
that have been said about me and the
universal good feeling that has beer
/ Expressed toward me during the past
fen weeks. | value these expressions
/ OF good viii and respect more than
l.anything else have. In spite of all
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE new, !}f TODAY
IN. v. g.
For Fair. GARNER tonight;.
Saturday. cloudy. T.
For Iliinois-M 3night and Satur-
day; warmer 81 say.


PAGE ONE.
NEWS:
United States Stands Pat"
Foreigners on Road to Tien Tsin.
Reign of Terror in New Orleans.
Bryan Outlines His Speech.
lowan Talks Of Wu Ting Fang
More Testimony on Goebel Murder.
South American Rebellion Closed.
PAGE TWO.
AND GENERAL:
Foreigners Held Hostages Theory.
Southern Democrat Quits His Party.
Census Figures Out Soon.
Stamp Tax Regulations.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Iowa Accidents Are Many.
A Hudson BOY in China.
Red-Hot Convention in Sight.
Allison Advises Extra Session.
Threshers in Trust
Liquor Consent for Boone.
I'.AG rs FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
Railroads and Railroadism.
Annual or Biennial Elections.
China Japan Peace Negotiations.
Press Comment-Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Newspapers and Iowa News
From Hundred Towns.
PAGES SIN AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
superintsndent-s oaice 10 go to oska-
loosa.
Sentiment of Marshall County Dele
gates.
Regulars En- Route to Frisco.
A Mystery Always.
Brief Local News.
PAGE EIGHT.
MARKETS AND DfcOA1MERCIAL:
Big Iron Men Confer.
| Packing Plant Assigns.
Glass IA and Baldwin Engines.
| Milwaukee May Build.
Great Value of Iowa Property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
REBELLION CLOSED.

Over 800 killcd-Forcign lnsttga-
tors Will BE Punished.
Colon. Colombia. July 27.-The leberal
rebellion in this department has ended
after sacrifice of more than 600 lives.
The liberals have been the greatest suf-
.ferers. The wounded number many
thousands. A cessation of hostilities
was arranged yesterday. The liberals
surrendered their arms, We're guaran-
2teed freedom from prosecution and all
lowed to retain all their political rights.
The foreigners who took sides with the
rebels will be ban;Shed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
HE SAW The GUN
In the Powers Trial for Goebcl's
Murder George Black said He saw
Gun Pointing Out Of Secretary OF
states window-Judge Black Tells
or Son,o5Igostor.

states Window--Judge Black Tells.
OF Some Lcttcrs.
Georgetown, ny, July 27.@.S6l the
Powers trial today Judge Black, of
Barbourville, candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for governor before
the recent convention, testified as to a
letter which Powers wrote James Stew
ems February 20. in which the state
sments II am largely responsible f.r the
tdisorgnnized condition of the demo-
lcrats" and Il am an open advocate of
war" We're used.
George Weaver, of Denver, Col. who
was in Frankfort at the time of the
assassination of Goebel. said he had
just entered the capitol grounds when
a shot was fired. He looked in the di-
saw the muzzle of a gun pointing from
the secretary of states Office. He
thought he saw the hand of a man
holding the gun. Weaver, on cross-ex-
animation, could not recall anything
about the weather Of the day Of the
shooting or give a very good account of
his movements while in Frankfort.
l.. w. Hampton, republican member
of the legislature, testified that he was
talking with Governor Taylor in Janu-
luary on the subject Of the contest when,
witness said, Taylor told him a human
life would have to be sacrificed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
Rad News from parts.

Paris. France, July 27.--At the cabi-
net council today Minister of Foreign
Affairs Delcasse stated that full pow
in China to take such measures as
should be necessltatec by the situation
to insure the protection of French sub
jects. The consul at Hankow tele-
graphs that two military stations at
SEE Chuen have been pilaged and the
sLaZarist establishments burned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
wilITcst l,u,tcrine Law.

Chicago, July 21.-Enited States Dis
#trict Attorney Bethea will ask the su-
premc court to pass on a point in the
o!eomargarine law. III the case of the
government against Braun & Fits
Judge kohlsaat yesterday held that a
defendant could not be compelled to
produce his books for inspection IL
those books would give evidence which
would be discriminating.
The ruling was made on the old point
of law that defendant can not be
compelled TO give evidence against him
self. but the oleomargarine law says
governmsn. officers shall have access to
the books of dealers. Judge Kohlsaat
in former ruling held that the defend
ant could be compelled to produce the
books IL he did not expressly inform the
courts that the records contained In
terminating evidence
When this ruling was made the firm
that is defendant in the present case
promptly made affidavit that the books
did contain discriminating evidence.
hence the Judge ruled against compel
ling the firm TO allow an Inspection OF
the books. AS this is largely part OF
the evidence in the case. the district II.
torney VIII ask for final ruling.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
PACKING PLANT ASSIGNS.
Iinblli,ies = lo0. .oooin the Form OF
es-Stockholacrs Will Sell the

l.Iunls
Davenort. July 27.-The stockholders
of the Tri-City Packing and Provision
Company met at the business mems.
rooms in the Masonic Temple yesterday
morning and decided to wind up the af-
fairs of the company and sell its plant.
Reports submitted by the officers show
ed that the outstanding Indebtedness Of
the concern amounted to s106,000 in the
form of notes held by banks in the city.
The plant is valued at from $4,000 to
100000. Other assets that can be real
lied upon quickly amount to s2OOoO.
The directors We're authorized to sell the
plant tosthe highest bidder. 1t is likely
that the stockholders will have to make
up the balance between the liabilities
and the amount realized on all the as
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
MARsHALLToW1N IOWA. FRIDAY. JULY q, 1900

ter to Miss CASTOR, in which he says
that the officials Of his road have dis
.courased the use of cigarettes at all.
times, and will continue to use their in
iluence to lessen the practice in the fu-
5ture. Miss Castor has also received a
communication from the local officials
of the Big Four stating that her rec
concentrations have been forwarded to
the general Offices at Cincinnati for
fayora bile action
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
A Confusing Ca blcgrn M.

Washington. July 27.-The following
has been received from Consul Good
now: "Shanghai--An official telegram
received here on the 18th said that all
the foreigners and many native Chris
tians had been killed at Taoting. The
missions were burned. and the Ameri-
cans in Cox family. Taylor, Pekin. Miss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
WILL SELL THE ISLANDS.

Reported In Madrid That Spnin Fa.
vors selling Islands OF sibutu and
Cngnyan.
Madrid Spain. July 27.-The cabinet
is considering the proposition of the
United States government for the ses-
sion of the islnnds of sibutu and Ca
zay;tn in consideration of an indemnity
of 100000. The ministry regards the
proposition favorably and negotiations
for treaty to accord between the two
governments are proceeding rapidly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-27
Kcportcd From Wn.hinc,on.

Washington, ID. C.. July 27.--Arrange-
Fments have practically been completed
for the purchase from Spain by the
United States of the islands of Sibutu.
and Cazayan, which were left in the
Spanish possession by the treaty of
Paris. altho a part of the Philippine
The purchase price is not
ma do }plhlip