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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12
FUTURE OF WASHINGTON.
Governor Rogers Writes a Glowing
Statement,

Olympia, Wash, Jan. "a New York
paper asked the governors of the differ
ent states to write review of industrial
and business conditions in their several
states. Governor Rogers reply was es
follows:
"Olympia, Dec. 10, 1S99.-Editor: 7
presume that no portion of our com
mon country presents in a business and
industrial way so inviting field at the
present time as that Immediately ada
cent to Puget sound. It's commercial
| advantages are great, and its future
prospects can only be designated by the
word magnificent A map of the world
upon north polar projection will show
that a straight line extending from Pu-
get sound to Japan, China, and the Phil
lpplne islands, skirts the Alaskan penin
! su lar, being vastly shorter than any
other route between the Occident and the
orient In the long run commerce, like
everything else, follows the line of least
resistance. 1t Is we'll known, too, to
| navlgatOrs, that ocean currents favor
tha northern route. Doubtless it will be
a great surprise to many to be told that
the shortest line from California to the
East Indies runs near the Alaskan coast.
The globe, however, reveals the fact.
Good Bishop Berkely, something like
Ilo years ago, in his well-knoWn line
westward the course of empire, takes
Its way, stated, it is true great fact.
but the good bishop did not reveal ali
the truth. The course of empire in past
historical times has also been as mark
edly to the north. | think careful in
yestlgation will show | am correct in
saying in general terms that no conflict
between the north and south, whether
political or commercial, has ever been
Waged IN which the north was not sue
cesstul. The conquest of England by
the NOrmans was only an overflow from
previous northern invasion. Civiliza-
tlon began in the south. At the present
time the northern nations in Europe,
Russia, Germany and England, are the
arblters OF late. In our own country
within recent times a political struggle
between the north and the south was
Waged. We know the result. CONNER
clally 1T has been and will be the same.
Alexander Humboldt long ago prophe-
| sled that the commerce of the Pacific
| would one day far exceed that of the
| Atlantic. He was followed in this pre-
dlction by William Ell. Seward and James
Il. Blaine. Back of these predictions
were geographical and historical facts.
The recent discOveries-as yet only in
their iafancy-of gold in Alaska have
accentuated the natural trend of events.
American commerce will, in the not dist
ant future, execute the evolution OF
About Face; and one day-how far in
the future | do not know-.a greater city
than New York will be built upon Puget
sound. Yours very truly,
81. R. ROGERS,
"GOvernor of Washington"
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12
ORDERED MURDERED
Story of Terrible Suffering of
American Prisoners.
Lieutenant Gilmore and PartvIived
to the Extreme Limit of
Human Endurance.

Washington, Jan. 5.-After e. silence
OF several days General Otis is able to
notify the war department of the com
plete success OF the military operations
In northwest Luzon, the main object of
which was the rescue of the American
prisoners, which the insurgents took
with them in their flight.
Although General Otis does not speci-
fy Lieutenant Gilmore, L. S. n, by name,
the wording of his message is taken IN
mean that that officer is among the list
OF rescued prisoners.
General Otis message is as follows:
Manila, Jan. 5.-Colonels Hare and
Howse have just arrived at Vigan. in
northwest Luzon, with all of the Ameri-
can prisoners.
Their successful pursuit was a re-
markable achievement.
"Schwan and Wheaton are now with
separate columns in the Cavite province.
affairs in Luzon, north OF Manila.
are greatly improved"
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12
ISLAND TAKEN IN.
Uncle Sam Raises the Flag On Sea
Girt Sibutu.

Washington, January 5.-The United
States navy has taken possession of an
other island in the east. The news of
the seizure was contained in the follow
ing dispatch:
'Cavite, Jan. 5.-On Dec. l Vents
baugh, commanding the Albay "a little
gunboatl, hoisted the flag on Sibutu
island, and the chief dato provided and
raised the pole. Natives and North
Borneo authorities are pleased.
WATSON"
The island lies at the southwestern
angle of the boundary line of the quad
rangle enclosing the Philippines. 1t is
probably outside of the line, and lie.
very near che coast of BorneO, com
manding the principal channel, but is
not one of the islands OF the Philippines.
The sultan OF Jolo, whose group is close
to this island, is believed to claim juris-
dction over it, and as his authority is
recognized by the native tribes on the
north coast of Borneo and vicinity, it is
believed his claim is well founded 1t
was probably at his instance that the
naval officer commanding the gunboat
moved.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12

limos men he issued orders that onv
person aiding the Americans by food mr.
money should be treated as criminal
One citizen of Yigan, Senior Vera Was
Prooa0ly Killed Tor befriending us. We
"oulu nave starved but for the Kindness
VI some ol the residents of the towns
ana some OF the Filipino coIonels, but
Others treated us brutalIy. Wherever
Inere was aprlson we were kept there
mere there was no prison they would
iodge US IN a convent. We suffered
greatly from want of exercise az we'll os
lack OF food" 90
FOR weeks Gilmore was covered with
oolls and IN great pain. When the Fill.
pihos found the Americans were an.
preaching the treatment became hettar
Ihere was sign painter in the marty
ana he painted advertisements on the
rocks throughout the retreat with other
emDlems, like skull and the word wen
geance,' by means Of which the Ampri-
cans were able to follow. The FiIipino
treatment OF the Spanish was brutal in
the extreme.
Gilmore adds: "The Americans talk
ABOUT the recOncentrados in Cuba but |
nave seen Spaniards die at the rate of
three day of starvation in the hospi-
tails at Eigan. have seen Tagalo Off
GERS strike Spaniards in the face with
whips and revOlvers.''
Brown, who was formerly preacher
In Honolulu, twice revealed to the in.
surgents plots of the Americans to ca
cape In the hope of gaining the good
VIII OF the Filipinos. The rest of the
party openly accuse him of treacherv
and entertain the bitterest feeling tc-
ward him.
Charles Baker of the Third artillery
was formerly one of the prisoners, but
ne became too weak to travel and the
FllIplno guards bayOnated him during
the last flight through the mountains.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12
Battle in CaYite,

Manila, Jan. 7.-Reconnaissances out
of linus, Cavite province, this morning
resulted in the loss of three Americans
killed and 20 wounded. The enemy's
loss is estimated at 60 killed and so
wounded. Colonel Berkheimer, with a
battalion OF the Twenty-eighth volun-
teer infantry, advanced toward Novel
eta Major Taggart, with two battal-
ions OF the same regiment, moved to-
ward Perez des Marinas. A part of the
Fourth infantry was engaged south OF
INNS
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12

Governor Rogers last year issued $50
commissions to notaries public.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12
"GOvernor of Washington.
Beveridge Has Visited Islands,

Washington, Jan. AT the opening
OF today's session of the senate, Bev-
eridge presented the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Philippine islands
are territory belonging to the United
States; that it is the intention of the
United States to retain them as such
and establish and maintain such govern
ment control throughout the archipel-
ago as the situation may demand. y
Beveridge asked that the resolution lie
on the table until next Tuesday, when
he will speak on it.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12

sister republic in their struggle to de-
feat English aggression. What kind OF
AID Will be given We cannot state at the
present time, but certainly it will be of a
practical natnrn ;,
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12


feat English aggression. What kind of
ald VIII De gwen we cannot state at the
present time, but certainly it will be of a
practical nature
Monday, January 4.
A Manila cable says: Bates ia pursu-
ing the enemy in the south with yigor.
SchWan. g column, in moving along the
shore OF Laguna de Bay, struck 1900
Insurrectionists under General NorieI. at
Blnan on January 6, and driving them
westward on Silan, captured the place
from which point the cavalry pushed
through to Indian. Schwarz captured
three OF Norie's six pieces of artillery
ana Will take the remainder; also his
transportation, with records and a large
quantity OF ammunition. Two battal-
IONS OF the Twenty-eighth, struck the
enemy near linus, killing and wounding
40.
There have been six cases OF bnbonic
plague and four deaths at Manila.
Five American prisoners in the hands
OF rObber band in north Luzon were
released by Capt. LeOnhauser, who de-
ieated the enemy and destroyed their
barracks and subsistence. Three SOL
dlers were killed and two seriously
wounded.
Latest advices from India aver that
the situation there grows darker every
week. Three million are working on
government relief works The sale of
children by starving parents is becom-
ing, common. Families are brt aking up,
each member for himself, in search of
food. Abandoned children are found
with frequency. 1t is famine OF water
as well as food. Cattle are dying off by
thousands and no rain is now expected
until June.
Beers made a determined attack on
Ladysmith, and it was a bloody hand
to hand fight all day. The Beers we're
repulsed.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12
Deserter Killed in Rattle

Manila, Jan. s.. General Schwan's
column. advancing to the south, oceu-
pied Ninan. One American was killed
and three wounded. Nine of the enemy's
dead were found on the field after the
fight. A number OF rifles were captured
and several prisoners taken. johnson,
a deserter of the Sixth United States
artillery, clothed in a msior's uniform,
was found among the insurgent dead at
Noveleta yesterday.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12
Another German Ship Captured.

Durham, Jan. The German steam
er Herzog has been seized by a British
warship and brought to this port. This
steamer, which Germany claims carried
no cOntraband and no cargo intended
for the Beers, was captured three days
ago and is now considered a British
prize, to be dealt with by prize court.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12

Beers are reported to have captured
the garrison OF 120 British police at
kuruman, in British Beuchanaland.
A Jack-the-Ripper murdered young
Rachel Ferguson at Toronto, Canada.
An address by the officers of the Order
of Hibernians says: ''It is unnecessary
for the Hibernians to proclaim their
loyalty to the United States, but it be
comes them to state that no act o
theirs will be contrary to the laws
knowing the character of the British
government, its cruelty, it's ambition, W,
| are desirous to assist the citizens OF
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12
General Advance in Wages.

Pittsburg, Jan. 5.-The American Steel
L Wire Company today posted notices
in all it's plants, notifying it's employees
of a general advance in wages of X per
cent to take effect from Jan. 1. The
advance affects 10000 employees, 1O,-
600 OF whom are in the Pittsburg dis.
trict, the balance being employed in the
company's works in Chicago, Cleveland
and Kokomo, Ind.
The colored American., 1900-06-02

'9s as a private, and ss that time be-
came thoroughly imbued with the spirit
Of his military duties. BY strict at
tention to the work assigned him, by
prompt attendance ut all drills and
closely studying his manuels, he Yves
promoted the following year to bs the
right guide of his company.
Not stopping at this, but continuing
his studies, he wac commissioned 1st
lieutenant Of his company the next
year '9S 66. For these three years Capt.
Howard had never been In a winning
company, hence had not tasted the
swests OF victory. SO with his fourth
year of trial he determined not to al.
low victory to pass him by, and from
the experiences gained by years Of de
feat, made him work harder aud be.
come more cautious than otherwise,
When Capt. Howard appeared in the
field with his trained body of young
men 1t was evident that there was q
determination to do or die written on
every couutenance. The victory wss q
great one and was shared by every
member OF the company.
The colored American., 1900-06-02

up section 6 of the first report OF she
commlttee on revision Afser consider
able discussion the TO Glowing was adops
cd: Composition Of the general con-
ference: /. It shall be composed OF she
bishops. the general officers and two
delegates from every annual confer
enoe actually in existence, and for an
nual eonferences of over 60 full mem
bers, one add itional delegate for 80 or
fraction thereof exceeding 10 members.
and two lay delega'ss for each annuet
conference, and for annual conferences
including more than 1, 500 laymen, TWO
each. Local membess and probation
ers are not to be counted In annual con-
ference basis. At noon oame adjourn
ment for the day out of respect to Rev
Cheeks, deceased. Saturday evening IL
9 gtestest Of evangelists, Amanda 5mlth,
lsctuIed. At st. PauPs church q re.
csption was rendered the delegates.
Some Of the delegates have already lefe
and others are arranging to get away
az soon as possible. 1t is likely thes
early In the week many of the lay dele
gates will return to their homes. Inc
selection of bishops was the chief
item of BUSINESS of the coBfsrente
aud with that over, many Of the dele
gates ha dto leave. Conference services
were held In the morning, afternoon ard
evening on Sunday at the Auditorium.
Rev. G.. Sampson has been aRpeiat
ed presiding elder of the sumpter, s.
O.. district, vice DR., Chappelle, eieet d
secretary Of the Sunday School unior.
Rev. L D. Ohaveus, who has done such
able work as chief marshal Of the con
ference, has been appointed presidii g
elder of the Marion, s. c., district,
made vacant by the advance Of Rev. &.
J. Sampson.
The colored American., 1900-06-02
REV. r. II. w. LEAKE, u. D.
of North Carolina, Newly Elected
Business Manager Of The
Christian Recorder.
Christian Recorder.

Rev. I. W. Henderson, the present M
oumbent and next highest on the list
of competitors. Rev. II. T. Johnson
was re- elected editor Of the paper.
Rsvs. Il. B. Parks, Il. T. Healing and
J. &. hawkins were elected by accla-
nation to the positions, respectively.
of missionary secretary and editor Of
the A. M e. Review, and J. 4. Haw
kIns, secretary of education. Two
ballots were taken for financial sec'
retary, and on the second P. A. Hub
bard, of the Colorado conference. hav'
ing received 2l4 votes Of the e75 cast,
was elected. One ballot WAS taken
for secretary Of Sunday school union
With ne result, and the evening hav
Ing been accorded to the Woman's
Mite Missionary society, Bishop 1ur'
ner, the presiding officer, ordered
recees until Saturday morning at 8
O'Clock, which was reluctantly acced
ed to by the delegates, who were anx
feus to reach result.
Bishop Turner called the conference
to order last Saturday morning. Rev.
The colored American., 1900-06-02
Capt. VIM. ]. Howard's Career

Capt. Howard, whose company SIT
such a rapid pace at the drill last Men
day, is the son Of Rev. VIM ]. Howard
the eloquent pastor Of Zion Baptist
church, f street, 8. W. Like bis fathe +
he possesses all OF those traits, charac
tsristics and sterling qualities which
make for good and which win out in
the end. He entered the battalion In
The colored American., 1900-06-02

W. D. Cbappelle was elected secretary
cf the 1ndsy School unien, aud Rev.
B. r. Watson SECRETARY of church eX-
tension. Bishop Gaines succeeded
Bishop Turner as presiding oficer for
tue rest Of the dsy. The reception to
the fraternsl delegates took place at p.
m. The report Of the committee on
revision was then taken up and occu'
pted the attention Of the conference un
I'll noon. During the session. news of
the death of Rev. b. NJ. Chseks, editor
of the Southern Christian Recorder,
was received. The revision of the dis
al nlins was resumed after the reading
of the niautss, the conference taking
The colored American., 1900-06-02
CONFERENCE ADJOURNED.
(Centinued from Ninth Page. }

dsbarring from the pulpit any msa
who is separated from his wife, except
on account of adultery.
After brief addresses from the new
bishops and the new officers the con-
ference adjourned. The next place OF
meeting, in 1904, was placed IN the
hands of committee. who will decide
later. Macon. Ga, is mentioned as q
possible location.
Bishop 6slter presided at Friday
mornings session. Rev. r. Il. w.
Lesks, of North Carolina, was elected
business manager of The Christian
Recorder, receiving a32 votes to 80 for
The colored American., 1900-06-02


the
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OF
7, THE the Organ of the Order.
rh. Retsmer MeadLh aHs s
ptnng Office Rss
The colored American., 1900-06-02
CLASS z TABLE.

om be
Oope
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memb 5
making
members of 10
REFORMERs'
The colored American., 1900-06-02

The Savings Bank Of the G. F. q.
1888. Its capital stock Is 100000. 1t
1889. The amount of business to Mar
stock of this bank Is sold to the memb
buds, B and z classes, and pays q divit
lar. Persons can deposit their moneys
pays per cent interest on all time de-
held subject to the orders OF the dep
The colored American., 1900-06-02
TUE GRAND FOUNTAIN.
United Order nf<
@1rue Reform
ORGA NIZED January 1,
Offices COZ, 6O6 and 6O8 n. End st.,


Read and learn for yourself what it has done
SUBORDINATE FOUN
Subordinate Fountains composed Of males an
and Of good moral character.
Conventions.-When joining the Order through G.
IA to 80 years OF age; when Joining the Fountain
IA to 60 years Of age complete
Joining Benefit Fees.-Fron u to years OF
at 80, $3.50.
Death Benefts-S75 and s125. Should oeush occu
first year. $125 will be paid to the heirs assigns &c
Sick Benedts.-From Sc to 50 per month, paid "
annns nes are ed 90 JU1 Or oo monbv
benefits
Life Membership Ten shares Of Bank Stock, CO
said member q life member After paying dues
fruits of the stock viii pay tie members dp-s, and
year Just caculate-mOnthy dues, 80 cents per
amount to $3.50, and dividend ten shares of ste
per share amounts to $40 annually, which will pay
q balance Of 1920 Should the dues be S5 cents per
the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per
the monthly dues aud taxes, and leave balance of
Additional Ben efts OF Life Aembership.-Should
Der, said member may take his ten shares of stock
from 81 to sSs which Which wiz VIII enable said member to
z ROSERITn (Eo1
The colored American., 1900-06-02
z, ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN lE

Rosebud Fountains composed for children male
male from 3 to IA of
Joining Benefit Fees, $780, paid spot cash
Death Benefits so and $500. Should death oesu
within the first after the first 7 will be
to the parents guardians
Sick Benefts $3.50 81 90 per paid weekly
30 cents Is cents and 81 per week respectively The hhss
Monthly Dues and Taxes-The monthly cents
Is cents 25 cents respectively Just the Fountain
decide Taxes 10 cents annually paid semannqay
and July The child allowed to purchase five shares Of Ban
Stock which makes his policy sesupportlng with baanc
each year.
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-06
Supplied
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The eldest and Best.

S. S. S. is a combination of root
and herbs of great curative powers
and when taken into the circulation
searches out and removes all manner
of poisons from the blood, without
the least shock or harm to the system
On the contrary, the general health
begins to improve from the first dose
for S. S. S. is not only blood purifier
but an excellent tonic, and strength
ems and builds up the constitution
while purging the blood of impuri-
ties. S. S. S. cures all diseases of o
blood poison origin, Cancer, Scrofula.
X h e II III a i S m, Chronic Sores and
Ulcers, Eczema, Psoriasis, Salt
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and is an iufallible cure and the only
antidote for that most horrible disease,
Contagious Blood Poison.
A record of nearly fifty years OF
successful cures is a record to be proud
of. S. S. S. is more popular today
than ever 1t numbers its friends BY
the thousands. Our medical cores
pondence is larger than ever in the
history of the medicine. Many write
to thank us for the great good S. S. S.
has done them, while others are seek
ing advice about their cases. All
letters receive prompt and careful
attention. Our physicians have made
a alife-long studyof Blood and Skin Dis
eases, and better understand such cases
than the ordinary practitioner who
makes a specially of no one disease,
4
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whatever for this service.
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The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-06
NEWkIRk CHANGER
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No l. S6oo-Three room frame, two lots, fence,
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No. 3 S22oo-Nine room frame boarding house
full of boarders, two lots and fine view.
No. B. S250o-Two story frame, six rooms two
lots fine lawn, two blocks from P. o.
No. A, sioo0-Three room adobe house, lia lots,
good cistern and outbuildings. Rents for
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No. 5, S2300-Two story brick, two lots, fine
lawn, bath, cellar, etc. Half cash.
No. 8, s25oo-Two story brick, six rooms, bath.
cellar, etc; two corner lots set to fruit.
Half cash, balance per cent.
No. I, Three room frame, lot ON Pixies
Peak Avenue.
No. $, S250o-New brick house and brick barn,
~ lots, East Main street.
Nc. 9, SS0Oo-Six room frame, bri,k filed two
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from P. o. Half cash.
No. TO- s6500-An elegant brick terrace renting
for over 800 per month.
No. II, Si250-Three room brick house, new two
lots, IN Chase orchard, West Third. J..
No. IL, S600-Three room frame, 10 foot lot good
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fenced, Newlin water. Half cash balance
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No. ls S2ooo-Ten room brick on East Second
One Il lots.
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Second ST., Orchard Park nice lawn,
good home, water
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we'll improved, fine shade. $50 down,
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No. IS, Sisoo-Fine hotel, centrally located.
No. "a, SS75o-Brick terrace renting for SO per
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Two lots on East Second, ss: 5 go
lao
800
=? $50
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2 :. :. West SECOND t2S
9 clcse in for 600
2 g West View Addition, $50
~ Second St, Cor Orchard Park 6i5
Lots on Third ST., Sl25 each.
Lots in Lobach Addition.
Lots in Voter Addition.
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