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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-04
HANGED FOR BURNING COAL.

Strange Law Which Was in Force In
England in 1900.
There will be an interesting function
In London shortly, when The coal ex-
change celebrates its jubilee, Fhe oeea.
sion is one for recalling strange remi-
niseenees; for as late as the four
teenth century prohibition was issued
against the burning of coal, with Sc
we're penalties decreed against any per-
son who warmed his house by a coal
fire. In the early days of Lord Mayor
Wilmington the burning of coal was
considered SO great a public nuisance
that it was made capital offense, and
one man was actually hanged for in
dulaias in coal fire. AS matter of
fac It's ordinance was never re-
rea.el but in Dick Wilmington $"
third @.ayoraltysit is evident there was
a great trade in coal, and the sugges-
ton has been made that coal was
brought to London in boats known as
the eats" this was the real origin of
the story of Dick Wilmington and his
cat. The coal exchange, however, is a
modern institution. 1t is also one of
the most important of Londons marts.
Under the shadow of its domed roof
commercial transactions are daily car
ried through of greater value than in
connection with any other mercantile
building in the world. Unlike the corn
exchange in Mark lane, it is not a pri-
gate concern, but is a city market con-
Quoted on the same principles as the
other markets opened by the city cor
poration. Opened with much ceremony
IN October, 1849, by the prince consors
the present building is Just about to
celebrate it's jubilee. But the market
itself is older than the building. Up
to 1907 it was in the hands of private
individuals, but in that year it was
purchased by the corporation for G25,.
600.-London Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-04

The Reposeful one-"My dear,T wish
you would not be so energetic. Will
you never rest?" The Fnssy One
81 never expect to be able to rest till
I get to my grave, and then it will be
just my luck that the next day will be
the resurrection. Life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-04
Letter Carrying In China.

In China the old-fashioned system of
private letter-carrying still prevails.
Letter=shops are to be found in every
town. II he has a letter to send, the
Chinaman goes to a letter-shop and
bargains with the keeper thereof. He
pays two-thirds of the cost, leaving
the receiver to pay the rest on deiiy-
cry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-04
Progress of Americas Commerce.

Mr. Mulhall, the distinguished Eng.
lish statistician. has this to say about
the progress of the trade of the world;
eff during the next twenty-five years
Great Britain loses her trade as rapid
ly as during the quarter of a century
from 1870 to 1885, she will have yield
ed her primary as tie greatest of the
worlds commercial powers. If in the
quarter of a century ending in 1924
the same industrial progress is held by
the United States as has marked the
closing years Of the present century.
the United States will lead the world in
export trade, with Germany second and
Great Britain third AS the progress
of the United States is the result Of
national and individual Qualities. It is
hard to see why it should not go on
as rapidly in the future as in the past
New York Evening Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-04
SOW. rnneraI Service,

Lewiston (Maine) Spe Chicago
Chronicle: A funeral service by tele-
phone is reported from Somerset
county. A citizen of Eustis had died,
and his family desired that Elder JAG
quith, of Embden, should officiate, as
he was an old schoolmate of the de-
cedent. Owing to bad roads the clergy
man was unable to get further than
North Newportland. AT the hotel there
he met the superintendent of the tele-
phone line which connects with the
Dead River region, and the latter came
TO the rescue. The superintendent
called up tie Eustis station and or
dered an instrument transferred to the
house where the funeral was to be held
The clergyman then spoke into the
phone and a deacon at the house of
mourning repeated his words to the
people assembled.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-04

Prices We sell of Summer
the Fall and Winter goods
will receive shortly The offerings going make
low other merchant compete against them This
sale because need of money other merchants
Our need is space the and have
The colored American., 1900-12-29

Then after all the Honorable Aaron
n. johnson let Senator Frye's nenbs~
GENE In from Maine, and beat him "a
the eOllectorship of the port of MObila
Probably the temperance people will
have to engage the service of the Hon
John G. Leftwitch of Alabama to sn.
pear before the Senate, and argue its
canse.
We can't see why the Hon. Mr.
Harry G. Smith of The Cleveland
Gazette and The Hon. Timothy Tbog
Fortune of The New York Age cam,
sgree. Brush up men.
1t is unreasonable to expect that tba
Hon William E King of The Dallas
Express would not encourage youno
men TO take up journalism He has
got all that is coming to hiIn-but he
keeps on making a grab.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
Perhaps the Washington Post will
go up to the Capitol and vote any
way against the Crumpacker Bill.
The NEGRo'S SINCERITY.

Editor Asbury of the Odd Fellows
Journal who has the happy facalty of
hitting iG the right spot every time he
writes-is right in saying that the Ne
groes are always ready to praise and
are unwilling to support He cites the
Morgan and Terrell cases, and now
the Bruce episode at Harvard. 1t is 50
with the Negro in every field. We are
forerunners of takers. orators born,
but when it comes to work, doing
something, the Negro shrinks and
looks for another victim to praise, and
then desert.
In the District of Columbia we
have 100000 Negroes, third of the
population, and not even a shoe store
Is here as an example of thriftiness.
no factories to stand for their handi-
work. But If one should undertake
such, praise would be on every lip.
and when such would materialize. the
eOlored people Weuld contine to patrO-
The colored American., 1900-12-29
THE SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION.

The Washington Post seems to be
worrying itself considerably about the
appertIoument bill. The Post thinks
she representation frem the Southern
States should not be cut down, but
gives no reason, except that a chasm
will be opened between the North and
the South. What does it matter if
such should obtain? Right is right,
and the Southern States have ever
stepped that fundamental moral obi.
cation, and consequently must suffer
the result, Law is naught In all of
the Southern States. with the possible
exception of Florida. Justice is thing
unheard of and high handed murder
rules supreme.
The South brought the trouble upon
itself, and can not possibly hold any
other section of the country RESPONSE
bic tar its present unpleasant situation.
The fourteenth and fifteenth amend
ments to the Constitution are perma
nent part of that organic law, and
when that section Is disregarded, the
Constitution is violated. The South
has openly and defaRtly set those
amendments aside. Will the Ameri-
can people submit to it? The argu.
ment by the Post is as chaf; cannot
stand. What does the country care
about a chasm, when right and Eot
might. and the Constitution, of the
United States are concerned. This is
no party question; it oversteps the
bounds Of party or section and comes
directly at the heart of tie whole peo-
pie.
The Negro has not been given his
rights, as guaranteed to him by the
Constitution. We ask nothing more;
we ask no quarter, we want only our
right. And we have the right to pro
test against being represented in Con
gress. when We have no voice In the
selection of the representative. Let
the South cut those obnoxious disfran-
chisement laws out, and the Negro
stands with it. Otherwise Congress
will cut down the representation. And
the Post viii please take notice.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
What became of the Mississippi
Press a ssociatlon9

What became of the Mississippi
Press Association?
What is it about Mr.. Fortune max
ing cigars that is worrying the people
in Texas?
What about Catholic PoIity? Prof.
Kelly Miller didn't have that subject
at Bethel.
Editor Lewey of the Florida SENT
mel has started his Christmas edition.
Brother Lewe is alright.
DR.. E. W. hampton has COED deal
of backbone. But he will never rise
with the Mississippi gang.
DR.. Ransom will just say something
anyway to make a jOstle. The Doctor
evidently does not like 8 calm.
The Pan-Amerieau Exposition to
be held at Buffalo seems to forget that
the Negro comes under that head.
We wender how one Clark Howell
VIII feel when the southern represen-
ts alton is out down? But Georgia is
good now.
Hon. Judson Lyons doesn't seem to
be disturbed at all. He and the Pres
ident were on good terms when last
heard from.
A Congressman from Maine, hitched
up with one from Alabama makes a
bad combination against cutting down
representation IN the South
We have not heard of Mr.. Dancy
making any intimation at resigning his
position Now we will hear from Mr.,
Danoy of ''North Kaliny."
Cyrus Field Adams of Chicago ran
into Washington few days ago. Now
the eOIored press is trying to accuse
Colonel Cy Of something wrong.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
THE REceRDERsHIP.

There has been some talk of a
change IN the Recordership Of Deeds
Office. Just why all of the interest
should center in the Recorders Office,
ne are unable to see. The present of
fetal has been one "worthy of his
hire fulfilling every duty and obi
COTTON to the letter. The office was
never more broadly and successfully
conducted than it has been under the
administration of Mr. Cheatham. He
has made an excellent executive offic
er, and We think no change is nscessa-
~ in the least. And we think Presi-
Dent Mckinley will make no change
The overwhelming re election of Pres
ident Mckinley was an endorsement
OF his administration of which Mr..
Cheatham is a part.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
Sweets TO the Sweet.

People who live outside of Washing
ton have no idea of the many good
things that are in store for them and
what they will get when they get here.
One Of the features of Washington is
the Second Baptist Lyceum of which
Dr. w. "Bishop" Johnson is pastor
and Ar. r. W. Thompson editor.
The Daily Record is also another fea'
ture of Washington and its work, In
behalf Of the aforesaid lyceum, has
been Of such nature that, commit
tee was composed and sent the follow
ing letter to Editor MsnIey. The let-
ter speaks for itself and here it Is:
Washington, D. c., Dec %. 1900.
Mr.. A. l.. NsnIey,
Editor daily Record"
SiT;-
The members and friends of the Ly.
ceum of tae 2Dd Baptist Church take
great pleasure in presenting you with
the enclosed cash gift, not only because
OF the cordial aid and support which
you have given said organization.
through the medium of your pspeT
{ The Rec0rd) in publishing its proceed
ings, but as q small token of their con
idence and esteem in you as q man,
and as an additional tribute 10 your
worth IS citizen Of this community.
Hoping you will accept it in the spif.
1t In which it is gwen, is the wish OIL
Yours fFateTnally
John T C.. NewsOme, chairman,
Minnie l.. f'Tutchfeld,
Samuel Il Lacey,
Committee.
Editor ManIey is some kind Of a rust
Ter himself and not TO be outdOne, he
throws the following nosegsy at the
pastor and editor of the Iyceum:
Words cannot easily express our ap,,
probation Of the sentiment expreSSed
in the above letter. We have stIven o.
best we could TO serve our race, anu
words of enumeration from sucn
preventative org z1IZstion as the sec
oDd Baptist Lyceum but nerves Us ~
renewed endeavor.
Talk about Washington-gW'on on ava!
from here.
The colored American., 1900-12-29

nize the white stores, who give them
no inducements, who employ nothing
bat white help. 1t is is true now. The
teachers. preachers, lawyers, doctors
and all men of every professions are
seemingly satisfied with the condition
of affairs in Washington. If they are
not, they are making no protest
against such.
We trust that the Negro race. will
support Mr.. Bruce in proportion to
the praise they have given him in his
victory when he hangs out bis shiDgle.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
The NEW YEAR AND The OLD.

The year 1900 which is now closing
and the new century just entering are
propitious indeed. Questions affecting
she vital points Of the nation have arisen
from every quarter, and have been
settled with that statesmanship which
is a coveted heritage of the American
people. Wars and rumors of wars
have been ragged throughout the world,
but this Christmas sees the dawn of a
universal peace. The Afro-American
like the remaining part of the citizens
of our common country have prospered
Notwithstanding the adverse circum
stances with which he has to contend
No avenue has been untrodden by the
race, and crime amongst Us bas de-
creased.
Never before have the people of
our race taken hold of the idea of ac-
emulation, which is the fundamental
step in the permanent advancement of
any people, as has been the case in the
closing year. The most representa-
tive body of progress along CONNER
cial lines made itself permanent IN this
year, and the prospects for the contln'
Ued advancement of the race seems se'
cure.
But all has not been accomplished;
there is work to be done, and the in
coming year must be regarded as a
precious vineyard. Old resolves may
have been broken, but new resolutions
must be made. The incoming year
begins new century, aud judging by
the marvellous growth of the race. in
less than half Of century, the next
half will show a greater and grander
growth, must decide as to our future.
The war is on, the battle must be fought
to the last ditch We must work; we
n ust suffer if our posterity shall enjoy
a heritage of freedom and worth. We
must get to the point of dealing with
questions as men of character, rather
than as black men. The resolutions
to be made for the year must embrace
character, first, honesty and genuine
principle. We trust that the Incom'
ing year will witness the decrease of
crime, of immortality, and bring forth
tauth and Justice in greater light
The colored American., 1900-12-29

Subscriptions may De sent by pOstofice
money order, express or by registered letter.
All ommunicatiOns for pu blicatiOn should
not necessarily for Publication, but as guar
ante OF good faith.
We solicit news, contributions, opinions
and In fact, all matters affecting the race,
" 9 viii not pay for matter, however, unless
Is is ordered by Us. All matter intended for
publication must reach this Office by Wednes-
day OF each week 20 insure insertion IN the
current issue
~ Agents are wanted everywhere. Send
or Instructions,
The colored American., 1900-12-29

North Caroline was short of crops
this year. There were no cOlored peo.
pie to gather It She will be short of
citizens in a fev years.
The colored American., 1900-12-29

The avenues of business will be enter
ed by the race; no pursuit will be re.
garded as too high or too low, but our
race will be found filling in the true
and broader sense the place of an
American citizen.
The colored American., 1900-12-29

II is pity about poor Mr.. Milton
Turner We trust be will recover.
Mr.. Bryan has.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
ADVERTISING RATES.

Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display
advertisements, 81 per square incD per fnger-
ton. discounts made on large contracts.
Entered at the Post-off1ce as second-elass
matter.
= All letters, communications, and business
matters should be addressed TO
TIE E0L0RRD FNERIGFH,
EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER
459 G Street Northwest.
WARRINGTON, D. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-17
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, May 16.-Stocks of railroad
companies made demonstration persist
ont strength in the stock market to-
day Whatever unfavorabe factors de-
veloped during the day were ignored
or their influence resisted and the result
ing declines overcome. The bear element
was so far impressed by show OF
strength that they retired from the field
before the day was over and did not re-
peat yesterdays manoeUvre of a fierce
raid on the Industrial quarter which OH
that occasion upset the market in the
last fifteen minutes OF the trading, The
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-17
COTTON.

New York, May 16.-The cotton market
opened active but weak. declined three
10 nine points on the first call with sub
sequent business increasing the decline
to eight to seventeen points under a tre-
mendous selling movement, largely for
the purpose OF liquidation of long ac
counts. but in good part increasing the
short lines of the more confident bear
traders. There was some buying on the
theory of reaction from an oversoid
market. The weakness was due to pri
vate accounts rejecting demorali;ed
condition of affairs in the English mar
ket in response to the weakness here.
Selling orders from the South were
very heavy and reflected bearsh senti
ment in The planting sections, while re-
ceipts at the ports were larger. Not
withstanding these bearish conditions
there were a few rallies with conselva-
tive shorts inclined to take profits. The
local trade as rule, however, continued
10 sell on the theory that a heavy long
interest yet remains to be liquidated
in the face OF unfavorable condition at
Manchester and Lancashire Just prior
TO the close the market steadied on brisk
profit taking and was finally steady at
net decline of six TO eleven points on
present crop months and unchanged 10
four points higher en- crop deliveries.
NEW YORK
NEW YORK, May l6-Cotton futures Opened
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NAVAL STORES.

Charleston, S. c., May l6.-Tuipentine steady
at 47K; sales
Rosin quiet receipts -; sales -; exports =.
Quote Il. e, u. S1.05; E, Sl.i5; 4, Sl20; q. %;
II Sl.40; |, Sl.45; X. Sl.60; NJ. S1.S0; \, $500;
I'D; w W S2i0.
Savannah, Ga, May 16.-Turpentine firm at
40: receipts 1898; sales 5lS: exports lO2.
Rosin firm; receipt 3.6li; sales 1887, exports,
$50
Quote: a, B. c, D. sl.I5 f. sl.20; F, sI.25; G
$780, H. S1.40; /, $l.50; X, SLIGO; VI, Sl.75; n.
500; VIC, 81 20; WV, $40.
Wilmington, \. c., May l6.-Turpentine
firm at 4S04e15: receipts IA.
Rosin nothing doing AT s. l0a1.l5: receipts So
Crude turpentine steady at Sls542.9O receipt.
80 barrels
Tar steady at sl.40; receipts 256 barrels.
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GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago. May 16.-Corn was the lead
ing deal on the Board of Trade today
Renewed support from bulls and cover
ing by shorts together with strong cables
caused a gain for the day of 11ac. Wheat
was strong on the unfavorable weather
closing 1a@5sc up Oats closed sc higher
and provisions from 7l2c better in ribs to
zoe in pork.
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RALEIGH COTTON
NEW YORK MONEY.

NEW YORK, May lisp. M.-Money on call
asy at lh024 per cent; last loan u per cent.
PRIME mercantile paper 3A04A per cent Ster-
bankers bills at S4.ss14 for demand. and s4S5
for sixty days. Posted rates 81. S504 .S55ff
and sis9H@4S9h Commercial bills s4S4@
ASH Silver Gel tlfcates 600601S. Bar silver 5973
Mexican dollars 47h Government bonds weak
State bonds inactive; railroad bonds irregular.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-17
THE BOND MARKET DULL
The Gold Export For Today is ST..
100000 in Excess of Estimate.
$3.50, 900 GOES TO FRANCE
The Stocks of Western Railroads Are Firm en-
Account Of Favorable Weather Cond
tons of the Wheat Belt and
Good Crop Weather.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York. May 16.-There has been
more inquiry today for brown cottons
on home account and further sales for
export without alteration from prices re-
Gently accepted. Bleached cottons con-
tinue inactive and prices are Irregular
except in leading makes. Denims, ticks,
plaids and other coarse colored cottons
quiet but steady. Prints dull and UNI
changed. Ginghams steady sales moder-
ate. Print cloths inactive in all makes.
Mems wear woolens and worsteds dull
and featureless. Wooden and worsted
dress goods quiet and unchanged.
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NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.

NORFOLK, Va, May l6.-Peanuts steady new
fancy, 24 strictly prime, 25s prime, 22s@2A
common, l1502.; Spanish, 90c. per bushel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-17

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
Iousness, indigestion, headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 90.
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LIVERPOOL Nav 16-4 p. M.-Spot cotton,
uuIet prices l-l6 to 3-32d lower; American mid
ding fair 9-32d; good mdding Sled; mid
ding !, 7-3.d: low middlng ) 5-32; good ordinary
1 81 -32 /: ordinary 25-32d.
The sales OF the day We're 5000 bales, of which
800 for speculation and export, and IN
ciuded 200 American. Receipts 1000 bales, in
ella ling $500 American.
t@u.ures opened easy and closed steady Al the
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Very important
to Colleges
and Schools.

The season of catalogue printing has
opened. We have already completed a
few and have others in the house. Quite
a large number have received our esti-
mate and we expect their orders. But
some of you have not done so as yet, and
are putting off the matter, and our fear
Is that you will wait so long that your
hurry will interfere with best results.
Why not let us get everything ready
for you at once, SO that when you get
your copy ready we can turn your work
out without delay.
We have the finest assortment Of pa
pers, the most beautiful covers and the
newest type for the business we have ever
had
Catalogues printed by Us this year Will
be of high class in the printing art.
Send us your order at once.
Yours truly.
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New YORK, May l6-Cotton futures .opene
-e Cntton futures closed stead :
LIVERPOOL

Spot cotton closed quiet and 1-l6 lower; mid
ding uplands ga; middling gulf 10; sales 690
DaleS
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N m * lMM E1 Morphine and F.hiskey hab-
NHTTTHd III its treated without pain y:
HILL NH confinement. Cure glIaran,
I'LL Ws teed or pay. 3. II. VEAL.
Rh akkbWf Mangr I.ithia Springs san.
" a b ~ E1sI i.ariun,. Box 8 Aa3tcE G.,
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body? Are YOU easily rireai
Have you lost atnoition2 /.
there any unnatural drain
upon the SYSTEM Is every
organ performing lis pro-
per functlon7 HI Other
Words: Arc You Per-
fectly Strong, Active.
Vigorous, Healthy,
Happy Man orWomanl
III not, you should not de-
Law enc div before you con.
suit "A specialist, one tn
whorN the human body is an
open book and who under.
stands every phase of weak.
ness and disease and to
whom the proper treatment
for a cure is as simple as
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-17
THE SICK made WELL.

Have you any nan. or nche. or weaknessy Does
your blood show that contains lin9uresl Are yoi
arun,,s9 I rrIl lack snnD aud ACTIVITY OF mind anr
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-17
COTTON YARNS.

Solicit correspondence. We are pre-
pared TO place orders for prompt or fu-
ture delivery for all numbers 0e yarn
Al full advanced price.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-17

Bright Tobacco
North
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-17

the adding OF column of figures.
For over 20 years, DR.. J. NEWTON HATHAWAY
.,as peen the leading specialist of this country. His
practce has been for years larger than that of al
2iner specialists combined His cures of all sors or
medical profession and the people generally
Dr; Hathaway makes no charge fer consultation
or advice, either at his Office or by mail and when
case is taken the one low fne covers all cost OF
medicines end professional services.
j. HEWTok HATHAWAY, N. o.
DR.. Hathaway s. Co.,
cSX 5o;1.h Broad street, Atlanta, Ga
MENTION THIS J. APR WHEN WRITING.