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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07
AGAINST A CHANGE.
Colored Citizens Oppose Abolition of
ONCE of School superintendent.

ColOred Citizens Oppose Aholitto, NJ
omce Of School Superintendent.
ochool matters were considered at meet
ing OF colored residents of the District held
last evening in the Fifteenth Street Pres
byterian Church. Mr.. John F. Cook presid-
ed and r. w. Thompson was the secretary.
A sketch of the colored schools of the Dis
trlct was read by Mr.. Henry Johnson. and
the conclusion was reached that the colored
schools had been managed with an intelli-
gence and economy equal to that of the
white schools.
Speeches We're made by Rev. Walter H.
BROOKS, Rev. W. ]. Howard, Prof. Kelly
Miller Prof. Reuben Smith, MarcelIus West.
George w. Cook and John L. Love- The
speakers argued for the continuance of the
| system of management of the colored school
by representatives of the colored race.
Resolutions were adopted expressing oppo-
sition "to the abolition Of the position of
superintendent of colored public schools or
a reduction of the board of trustees whereby
we snail lose our proportional representation.
ana we recognize the fact that in the pro-
posed reorganization both are jeopardized
and we should, without hesitation. seek to
secure the very best possible result, in the
event of a change, by a harmonious and
concerted action.
mat In the proposed reorganization the
board of education should be increased to
Hine, SO that proper representation NAV he
given colored citizens on the basis of the
enrolment of colored children in the nubIic
schools; that two superintendent be pro-
Vlded instead of one, and that one of these
snail De IN charge Of the colored schools"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07

E. Church South now being held in Mt
Vernon Place NJ. Z. Church.
The singing will be under the direction of
Mr.. Charles s. Clark, and there will he
special selections by a mems chorus direct
ed by Prof. ]. D. McFau
Inc Mems Bible class. of which DR.. Mer-
mn r; Gates Is the leader, meets at half
past 3 in the parlors of the association A
cordial invitation is extended to the men
or Washington. whether members of the
ings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07
Plan. for "old Home Week, Reunion

rams LOT oid Home Week" Reunion.
AT a meeting Of natives of the state of
New Hampshire resident in the District.
at Wizards Hoted last evening, a District
auxiliary of the New Hampshire Old Home
week Association was formed. with the
lowing officers: Mr.. Arthur p Greeley.
president; Mr.. A. J. Huntoon, vice prest-
dent: Mr.. G. w. Sargent. secretary: Mr..
Emmons S. Smith,, treasurer; executive
committee. Carroll D. Wright, Major Geo.
A Bartlett. Major c. Lawrence, Miss FL
len F. Goodwin and Mrs. NJ. B. Tulloch.
It Is the intention to take part in the
old Home Week" reunion, which has
been inaugurated by Gov. Rollins, to bring
Iogetner the natives of the state living in
other parts OF the country The transDor-
tation committee appointed to make ar
rangements for the excursion from this
city Is made up of Messrs. Hylas T.
wheeler, A. F. Sperry and r. N Tlton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07

The mems meeting at the Young Mems
Christian Association will be led tomorrow
afternoon at 40 o'clock by Rev. Charles
D. Bulla. pastor of St. Pauls NJ F. Church
South. Baltimore. Md. Mr. BuIla was for
many years an active worker in the asso-
citation and in Christian Endeavor circles
before he entered the ministry. He is in
attendance upon the conference of the NJ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07

The will of Henry Bush. dated April 90
1891. has been filed for probate The es-
tate OF the testator is bequeathed to his
wife, Addie NJ Bush, who is named execu-
trlX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07
T8Y GRAlN-0l TRY GRaIN=0g

Ask your Grocer today to show you a package of
GRAlN-U. the new food drink that takes the place
OF coffee The children may drink II without in
3ury as well as the adult M who try II like II
GRAND has that rich seal brown OF Mocha or
Java, but II is made from pure grains and the
most delicate stomach receives 1t without distress
y the price of coffee. IS aud p cts per package
Sold by all grocerp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07

Edward Mckinney. colored. fell from a
car at Pennsylvania avenue and It'll street
about o'clock last night. His lip and nose
were badly cut. After receiving hospital
treatment he was able to go to his home in
Madison court.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07
Mrs Clara J. Ellis sent her trunk tc

Mrs. Clara J. Ellis sent her trunk to
the depot Sunday night with the inten.
ton OF taking the train the next morn
ing for Seattle, where she proposes to re-
main during the heated term. When
she went to have the trunk checked in
the morning 1t was nowhere to be found.
Later in the day the trunk was found in
a vacant lot back of Mr. McCrimmon s
house. 1t had been broken open and as
near as could be learned few things
had been taken. A red bandsna hand
kerchief wrapped around one of handles
gave evidence that it had been carried
were probably greatly disappointed in
their lind as they could make no use Of
the handsome dresses and other dainty
apparel found within.
Miss Margaret Steinbach has opened a
school for the younger children and If
she receives sufficient encouragement
will teach during the summer. She can
be consulted at the school room in the
Central building between and II o'clock
in the mornings from Monday to Friday,
both days inclusive. Miss Steinbach is
a competent teacher and a number of
parents are anxious to give their little
ones the benefit OF her conciencious at
tention and careful training.
The Walla Wala Gun club has offered
$500 added money and $500 in merchan-
disc prizes at the two days tournament
to be held in that city July 5 and e.
Where are Yakmas crack shots that
they allow such an opportunity to pass
by uncontested.
The proprietor of the Hop Exchange is
strongly of the opinion that the Montana
Kid was the one who recently robbed his
saloon of revolver, box of cigars and
other goods. He has strong reasons for
the belief.
Messrs. Goldsmith and Kinney of
Minnesota arrived in Yakima last week
and have taken possession of the Mich
olas Mccoy ranch, which was recently
purchased by them.
Last week Messrs. Redman and EN-
bree located the new saw-mill on the
reservation. 1t is on Logan creek in the
Satas country, about 40 miles southwest
of Toppenish.
VIM Dustin OF Goldendale is in Yak
ina and will remain during the summer.
He may conclude to make his home here.
Stop that Cough right away with Mull's
Lightning Cough Cure. 25c. For sale
by Taft q Taft and w. j. Roaf.
We sell the Osborne mower for $54
cash. The best mower in the United
States today. Coffin Bros. lS-tf
The Modern Woodmen of America
will give a bali at the Riverside Hotel.
Prosser, July Attn
Mrs. G. p. Clark and her son, William,
Of Everett, are the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Johnson.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07
EARTH IS GROWING.
Thts 0iobe of Ours In Gaining I'm
weight at Rate Of Five Hun
dred Tons q Year.

The earth is growing heavier at the
average rate of 500 tons a year. The
meteors or shooting or falling stars
tof which now and again such bril-
liant displays rejoice the careful
watchers) in passing through the
earth's atmosphere are burnt up and
fall on the earth's surface. occasion
ally in heavy mass, but most usu-
ally in small meteoric dust. Prof.
Nordenskjold. from his great expe-
rience, estimated that, from the
cause named. 500 tons fall uniformly
and steadily over the whole globe in
each year. and the observations of
Russian scientists yield similar re-
suit. These meteor streams. says an
other astronomer, are really small
planetary bodies, revolving around the
sun in fixed orbits by the force Of
gravity. The earth revolves on its
axis at the rate of ! 900 miles an hour.
and speeds through space in its orbit
around the sun at the rate of 1000
miles every minute. and in August and
November p!unges into the very midst
OF the meteoric stream going in the
opposite direction. The rapidity with
which they enter our atmosphere, and
the friction thus generated, are so
enormous that they are set fire to.
the smaller ones being consumed and
falling in dust, while the larger ones
occasionally reach the earth in the
shape of meteoric stone or iron.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07
A Memorial Of the Centuries.

Colossal crosses are to be erected
This year on 10 mountain peaks of
Italy to commemorate the nineteenth
century of the Christian era. A re-
ligious society will have charge of the
matter. The crosses will be cut from
granite. marble or whatever stone
characterizes each region. and will
bear an NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Amer
lean.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07

Either the queue or the Chinaman
will have to leave the mines in Brit
ish Columbia. The parliament has I'M
der consideration a peculiar Chinese
exclusion act. The province hesitates
to pass direct act against the sub
jects Of friendly power, SO this will
be IAN act to regulate the length of
hair worn by employees in mines."-
n " Sun
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07
Announcement.

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trou-
6les, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will be known as Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the
spraying tube is IS cents. Druggists or by
mail. The liquid form embodies the med
icinal properties of the solid preparation.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07

OF course, the Senate sat down on the
resolution for election of senators by the
people. Nothing else could have been
expected. When and how shall we get
Senate that will not oppose a method
OF election by which two-thirds Of it's
memberhlp. as constituted at present,
would be retired?
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07

Reports show that over fifteen hundred
lives have been saved through the use of
One Minute Cough Cure. Most of these
were cases OF grippe, Group, asthma,
whooping cough, bronchitis and pneu.
monia. Early use prevents consumption
QUIET & Ayres Drug Co.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07
THE LOCAL ROUNDUP.

A. +. Poole and wife left on Saturday
for weeks visit to the Sound.
Edgar Gum left this week for Sunny
side to spend the summer in the haying
fields.
Mrs. SCHNEIDER returned from Wis
consin and Mrs. G. J. Taft from Baker
City last week.
Mrs. j. J. Mackison of Tampico, left
on Saturday last to spend the summer
with friends in Seattle.
II. c. Dodson, U. S. gauger, of Port
land, spent a couple OF days in Yakima
last week attending to official duties.
The editor of the Prosser Record boasts
that he killed the first rattesnake of the
season. He should be more careful how
he trifles with "sheep dip
Charley O'Neil, TYPO" OF Dayton,
was Yakima visitor on Saturday. Mr..
O'Neil was taught the trade under the
editor of The HERALD eighteen years ago.
A. L Breckelman, who was taken in
charge by the authorities last week on
complaint of his wife, was adjudged in
sane and taken to the Medical Lake
asylum by Sheriff Tucker.
DR.. +. Skata, who was taken from the
train by the sheriff, on a dispatch from
Prosser charging him with obtaining
money from j. II. Bailey under false
pretenses, managed to secure his freedom
much to the disgust Of Mr.. Bailey.
DR.. Gordon amputated one of the
thumbs of George Gervais of Yakima
City on Saturday. 1t had been injured
in personal encounter growing out of
the rights and wrongs Of the South Afri-
can war, and blood poisoning had set in.
Mrs. +. p. Lewis and Mrs. Will Per-
soneus Of Seattle are the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. d. E. Lesh and will remain for
several weeks. Miss Frances Knapp,
daughter of ex-governor Knapp OF
Alaska, was also guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lesh during the past week.
Deputy Marshal Dilley, assisted by A.
N. Short, took a couple of U. $. prisoners
to Seattle for t~ial on Monday. One was
Shorty" Hail. who has already served
term for selling liquor to Indians, and
the other was Willie Sclew who was
bound over for making murderous as
sault with an axe on another Indian.
Frank l.. Wheeler left for Portland
Monday to be present at the meeting OF
Oregon who are endeavoring to organ
ize for self-protection against the middle
men and others in hopes of securing bet
ter prices. Mr.. Wheeler says that prac-
tically IS per cent. OF the Yakima grow
ers have entered into the combination.
The first sale of lambs OF the season
was made on Friday of last week whe
Malcolm McLennan bought 5000 head
from j. A. Halstead OF Ellensburg. The
price has not been given out and there
has been considerable speculation over it
as the sheepmen have been asking all
the way up to $3.50 1t is the opinion
however, that about 81 was paid.
J. G. Lowell was married to Miss Liz
zie Ward, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Moses Ward, at Spokane on Decoration
day. The parents of the bride knew
nothing of the occurrence until couple
Of days after the ceremony had been per
formed, although they were aware that
the wedding was contemplated. Mr.. and
Mrs Lowell will make their home in
spokane.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07

NAV, what's de difference between
er politician and er statesman" "Well,
honey, mushrooms good, amt ?"
Eyes, 'um." And toadstool is pizen
amt it? Eyes, 'um." "And dey bof
look alike" "Yes, 'um." "Des same
difference from a statesman to polite.
ian.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Elys Cream Balm, which is agree
ably aromatic. 1t is received through the
nostrils, cleanses and heals the Who'll sur
face over which it diffuses itself. Druggists
sell the SOC. size; Trial size by mail, 10
cents. Test it and you are sure to continue
the treatment
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07

Small in size and great in results are
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills that cleanse the liver and
bowels. They do not grippe. QUIET &
Ayres Drug Co.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07
Abe Eglln Captures waterville Money.

Chelan Leader: The Yakima race
horse man has been over to Watervile
and wiped out all records in that enter
prising village
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07

All kinds OF stains at Metcslf'
Paint store. 81
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-07

FUN line OF the Best Mixed Paint In
the world. Metcalf,s Pal mt store. 81
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29
FOR MALARIA,
CHILLS and fever.
The Best Prescription Is Groves
TasteleSS Chill Tonic.
The Formula Is Plainly Printed on Every botues
So That the People Hay Know just
What They Are Taking.

Imitators do not advertise their formula
knowing that you would not buy their medi-
cine if you knew what it contained. Groves
contains Iron and Quinine put up in correct
proportions and is in Tasteless form. Inc
Iron acts as tonic while the Quinine drives
the malaria out of the system. Any reliable
druggist will tell you that Groves is the
Original and that all other so-caIled 81 aste-
less" chill tonics are limitations. An analysis
Of other chill tones shows that Groves is
superior to all others in every respect You are
not experimenting when you take Grove's-lts
superiority and excellence having long been
established. Groves is the only Chill Cure sold
throughout the entire malarial sections OF the
United States No Cure, No Pay. Price, Soc
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29
THE ANIMAL KINGDOM.

In the Soudan horses are shod with
came's skin.
Sharks have now penetrated into the
Mediterranean sea through the Suez
canal from the Red sea.
biologists claim that the strength
of the lion in the fore limbs Is only
60 per cent. of that of the tiger and the
strength Of the hind limbs 60 per cent.
As there is very little cold weather
In Mexico. no necessity exists for law
ing in winter stores Of honey and the
bee is. therefore. as lazy as grass
hopper.
A bat is able TO find its way without
the use of its eyes. a blind bat has
been known TO avoid wires and other
obstructions as easily as though 1t hac
perfect sight.
Ostrichcs are often nnruly. anc wher
they are shipped each Of them has
lady's stocking drawn over the heat
and neck. and in that condition thel
can be led like lambs.
To tie Academy Of Sciences (Parisl
NJ. Batelli reports that when the hear
OF animals has ceased TO beat for
quarter OF an hour. i has been rcani
mated bv abdominal massage.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29

"a,y the way" remarked the returned
giobc-troIter. cheerily; II had rather
peculiar experience while in Egypt.
After toiling wearily up 10 the apex OF
the largest pyramid, came face to face
with man who had climbed up from
the opposite side. OF course we became
quite friendly and exchanged conf
dcnccs; and, imagine my surprise at
discovering that this lone stranger.
whom had met for the first time on the
summit of an Egyptian pyramid, bore
the same name, letter for letter. as my
self"
1T was indeed surprising, replied
the casual acquaintance, TO whom the
traveller was relating the "reminiscences
"By the by. pardon me for asking your
name? We have never been introduced
you know
any NAME" returned the globe-trot
| ter, "is John Smith."-Puck.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29

Experiments are being tried with a
system of oil lighting that suggests the
use Of the student lamp on a large scale.
There is a central reservoir aud small
pipes through which the oil is fed TO
the burners, drop by drop. There is
an automatic system Of cut-offs that
prevent any waste or leakage and in
sure a steady and continuous supply,
whether there are many burners or few.
II seems that the only inconvenience
TO this system is that all of the pipes
must be of the same level in order 10
avoid the leak that would be inevitable
were the oil TO accumulate in perpen'
dicular tubes.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29
THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER

The engine OF an express train con.
sumes II gallons Of water for each
mile Travelled.
London has 1885, policemen. or IS
to the square mile. Sixty per cent. 81
them are on night duty.
The aging Of timber. which formerly
required long storage. j. aow com
pleted by electricity in few hours.
The biggest nugget ye; found in The
Klondike vas picked up on God hill
recently. Ii weighed II ounces and
was valued al $4,000.
II Is reported that electricity is be
ginning 10 play an important part ~
the tanning Of leather. The largest
tannery in switzerland will soon b'
reconstructed and enlarged for The
purpose Of adopting the process.
An official report. just issued by III
international Postal Union. at Bern
contains some interesting statistics
We learn from il that there are 223.5O
post offices throughout the world. ant
that larger number OF these thar
anyone would imagine-namely GOO
are In places which have been name
after some saint. Among the saint
whose names are found most frequent
" In post Office directories are Ar
thony, Bernhard, Francis, George
John, Joseph. Lawrence. Martin. Mel
olas. Peter, Paul, Silvestip. Vincent an
Saint Anna and Saint Clara.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29

Monsieur Foa, French explorer OF
Africa. has recently made strong ap-
peal for the protection Of the elephants
remaining on that continent. He de-
clares that the great beasts should be
preserved not merely as curiosities. but
as animals which might become very
useful under domestication. Formerly.
as he points out. elephants were do
INVESTIGATED in Africa. and he believes
the same thing could be done again to-
day. and that it would well pay TO do it.
But unless protected against slaughter
the elephant will have disappeared from
Africa before civilization has reached
the heart OF the dark continent
Youths Companion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29
CONTEMPORANEOUS WIT.

The need OF the hour is GO minutes
Chicago Daily News.
It's good deal easier 10 love yon-
neighbor when he keeps his stock at
home Rural Life.
II is said that in Sulu society any
man who has less than eight wives ~
set down as Observation-Disclosures
News.
We have observed that walking en-
cyclopedias and walking dictionaries
IRE often too poor 10 rics.-Detroi'
Journal.
There are two sides to a story. ana
90 per cent. Of the public's sympathy
Is for the man who never told his
Atchison Globe.
4 Staten Island barber has cut on
his nose in trying TO shave himself
Wise BARRIERS confine such risks =.
their customers.--Bu Buffalo Express.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29
Aged Hack Oak Tree.

A correspondent writing from Jcweft
CITY. Conn. describes an immense
black oak tree in the town of Lisbon.
which measures 22is feet in circum-
ference one foot from the ground. Il
think" he says. 1.-THE tree must be more
than 500 years old-perhapsm much more
Ny father. who would be ll2 years Oh
were he living. has often said 10 me
that its immense size attracted his at
tention when boy-more than TO-
years ago. 1t certainly carries us bach
TO the discovery of America by Column
bus, il not two or three centuries bacl
of that. Norwich Bulletin.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29
Wonian's Woes.

"Mrs. Worrit had dreadful bad luck
with her strawberries. She fused
over 'em all day. her girl got mad and
anti. the dinner wasn't ready when
Mr.. Worrit came home, and the baby
was bowling itself black in the face.
What's the matter? says Mr. Norrit.
1T won't jell.' says Mrs. Worrit, and
burst out a-crying"
"What did Mr.. Worrit say?"
"He said something that sounded like
fell an put on his hat an went away"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29
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Figs and ThistIcs.

Power with man proceeds from pow
er with God.
The sa9dcst truth Is less severe than
the mcrriest lie.
The sun is always shining TO .he
man who walks by faith.
Christ's rule IS everywhere. but His
throne Is in tho heart.
The Bible Is the mirror OF conscience
held up 10 mans heart.
The human heart r. Ike a graphic
phone cylinder and the sweetest rec
ords are often cut bv the stylus OF
pain.--Ilam's Horn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29

Mrs. Stages have noticed such
great improvement in Mabel Gasweli
Since she became engaged. She used TO
be very reserved. but now she is quite
arahle and shakes hands with every
body.
Mrs. Spifins-That is because hand
shaking affords such an excellent OPP
nor,unity to display her diamond en-
gapement ring.-Cincinnati CONNER
cial Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-06-29

A good Highland minister was en-
deavoring to steer boat load OF city
vounp ladies 10 a landing place. a
souall was bursting; the steering was
difticult. One of the girls annoyed him
bv jumping up and calling anxiously:
.oh where are we going tor IF you
do not sit down and keep still. my young
leddv." said the minister-pilot.s uccinct'
10 that will vera greatly depend on
how you were brought up. san FRAN
cisco Argonaut.