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The colored American., 1900-06-02
OUR BELOVED DEAD.

respectfully inscribed to the memery OF
G. H ]. Taylor who departed life May 25
1899, by his beloved wife, Julia Shropshire
Taylor.)
But few can measure the depths and
desolation where SO much usefulness
has died and where 80 many fondly
cherished hopes have been ruthlessly
blighted. Thou art gone, though yet liv.
ing In the neon day glare of Heavens
favor, in the warmest place of friends
affection whose love knows no end.
There HAS always brightness Of the
eye, gentle tone of voice and warm
grasp of the hand that told even
strangers that ward heart beat within.
Words of wisdom too, were wont to
fall from thy lips; aid many a bright
gem Of thought is now cherished In
my mind as a souvenir OF the sixteen
years spent with thee. Farewell; thy
storm tossed bark as it may have been
in nfe's sea, is now safely moorea In
yonder port called "Peace." The years
spent with thee have fragrance about
that time cannot destroy and the in
fuence for good shall live long after
thy form hath crumbled to dust. Earth
with its joys and sofrows, will know
thee no more for ever; and yet the
sweet influence of such a life cannot
die.
No more TO heas, no more to see;
Oh! that an echo might awake,
Await one note of thy psalm to me,
Ere my heart strings break!
should know it how faint soe'R,
And with angels voices blent,
Oh once to feel thy spirit anear,
souid be content.
Oh once between the gates of gold,
While an angel entering tred,
But once thee sitting IT, behold
On the hills Of God.
The colored American., 1900-06-02
We Have a Medical Association.

One OF Washingten's most enterpris-
ING young ply sieisns is DR.. J, W.
Mitchell, who has been located for sew
eral years at 5th and e southwest, and
has built up prosperous practice. Dr..
Mitchell graduated from Howard Uni
veTsity in 1884, and later became DR..
Williams trusted inferno, when that
system vas brought into vogue. DR..
Allchell has been instrumental In hold
Ing together the medical profession
mere hy orgRnizing District Medical
Association, and since lis inception
Iou' years ago, he has filled the Office
OF presidents.
The colored American., 1900-06-02

harity and thus make useful what in
the providence of God they are per-
mitted to dispense.
DANIEL MURRAY.
Washington, d. O.. May 1elb, 1900
The colored American., 1900-06-02
HON. GEORGE A. MYERS,
Alternate Delegate-at- large to the National
Republican Convention at Philadelphia.

Bern In q slave state, and identified
with race held in slavery, living In
the midst Of all the crushing influences
which human prejudice and caste could
heap upon him, Georgs A. Meyers,
though only forty one years Of age, has
risen to q station and influence in the
ceunsels Of the nation, unparalleled In
biographical annals. Harriet Bsecher
Stowe, spe eaking of Frederick Douglass
said: "FrederIek Douglass, had as far
to climb to get to the spot where the
poorest white boy is born, as that white
boy has to climb to be President of the
nation" And the same thought may,
appropriately be applied, to the subject
of this sketch.
George A. Myers was born in Balti-
more, Nd, March 5, 1869, being the
eldest Of the three children Of Isaac
and Emma V. Myers. In June 1869, he
had the misfortune to lose bis mother
when he was only ten years Of age,
and consequently never had the full
advantage of a mothers loving care.
He was sent to Providence. 4. l., and
while living in the family Of the Rev.
J. 81. w. Burley, attended the public
school. Later he spent some time in
the preparatory department of Lincoln
University, Chester County, Pa. From
there he came to Washington, and en-
tered at school, but upon the opening
Of grammar schools in Baltimore for
oolored children, he went there that he
might be near his father, who had in
the meantime married Miss Sarah E.
Deaver. In this it will be Sc. that he
was fortunate in having acquired a
substantial educational basis; supple
mented by persistent private study,
that enables him to take his place with
confidence In any circle no matter how
exalted. In the years previous to 1879
there We're scarcely any or very few
opportunities for an ambitious colored
youth, and in this short list the bar
ber's trade was deemed the best, SO he
was put 10 learn the bsxber's craft and
seat to Cleveland under the care of MH.
J. e. Benson of the Weddell House
Nine years after young Myers having
acquired some means and high repu-
tatton In the business he opened for
himself in the Hoilenden Hotel, Cleve
land, one of the largest and best
equipped shops in the United States,
giving employment to eighteen hands.
Isaac Myers, his father, for years was
the foremost colored man in the state
OF Maryland, and transmitted to his
son those TRAITS of political ssgaoity
which had made the father famous and
are doing the same for the son. Thus
We see he wss bern to fill his present
station as a shrewd politician and or
g gsnizer. From his advent into Ouya-
h,gs County he hss been an important
factor in city, county and state politics,
never asking place for hlmself except as
q delegate to some convention, or some
thing purely honorary In its nature
IL Is an undeniable fact that he has |
occurred more recognition foE his race
than any other man In Ohio. He con.
sidsrs the success of bis party and the
welfare Of his people his greatest re.
ward and with that is content. Mr.
Myers came first into prominence In
national politics at the Minneapolis
The colored American., 1900-06-02

Mr. Mckinley as President. M. Myers
was elected Rs one of the two delegates
at-large sent from Cuyahega Couutyin
1895 to the State Convention at Zanes-
vile, at which convention Gen. Bush
nell was nominated for governor Of the
state. To be delegate at-lsrge was Q
great honor one seldom conferred on q
eolored man, but Mr.. Myers wore it
with becoming modesty, and when
the Hon. Mark A. Hanna sought for
men to 60 to st. Louis, IN whose hands
the interest Of Major Mckinley would
be safe, he chose George A. Myers and
Bishop B. W. Arnett and the direction
Of Mr.. MeKinley's interests among the
colored people were almost entirely
given into their hands. Mr.. Myers or-
ganized the Ohio eelored delegation Of
which Bishop Arnett was chairman
and he treasurer, and which rendered
such signal service to Msjor Mckinley
In the campaign of 1895. He was also
chairman of the entertainment commit
tee for coiored delegates, and many a
foot sore and weary travele was rejuv-
enated through the hospitality OF this
committee.
II is very gratifying to know that at
the end of the campaign Ms jor Nc
Klnley went personally to thank him
fo1 his efforts and to inquire what he
might do TO further show his apprecla-
tion. Mr.. Myers Informed him, there
was no Office he desired; nor was there
any office la his gift that could tempt
him to give up his business. Mr..
Myers is president of the Western Re-
serve Republican Club, strong politi
cal organisation and a power In Ohio
state politics. he ls also prominent in
Masonic circles. and while not strictly
q church man, has done much to bene-
fit St. Johns A. M. e. church by Civ.
Ing literally of his means to its sup.
port.
He was one of the assistant secretar-
les Of the Toledo convention which re-
nominated Governor Bushnell and in.
dorsed the Hon. NJ. A. Hanna for Sena.
tor. 10 was through the personal
efforts ef Senator Hanna, that Mr..
Myers was made q member of the
State Executive Committee (of seven)
which eventually proved to be the most
important State Committee, in the
history Of the republican party Of Ohio.
No important political matter ia ever
undertaken in the State by his party
until he has been consulted.
In the bitter enatorial campaign of
his chief, Senator Hanna, In 1898 Myers
was in the thickest of the fray and did
yeoman service for his chieftaIn. 1t
was he that settled the doubt when
an xisty had settled on every counter
ance by bringing In the 72d man at
on the day before the voting.
That Senator Hanna appreciates his
services, has been proved in numerous
instances.
The late republican state convention
which met st Columbus, hoaored Mr..
Myers for his services to the party by
electlns him an alternate at large to
sh Q Republican National Convention,
which meets June 1sth at PHILADELPHIA.
In this brief and imperfect sketch it
Is proper to note the fact that Mr..
Myers owns a beautiful home, on one
The colored American., 1900-06-02
S2MEss Esss&* *&JolS! @S
o. s0* ~
THE NATIONAL, CO-OPERATINE
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.


10 Departments Incorporated IN ohe
Viz: i revision. Fuel, Banking. Insurance; tuO'
fishing, Eaiuca ton. Purchasing. Manulac'
uring. Employment and Contracting
CAPITAL S100, 600. Shares $40 to SlUO' P"!@
Sle s1.00 monthly. Admission fee S1OO. All
OBJECT-Buy and borrow of ourselves; AZ
kinds of societies and clubs can join. NJ FASo FAon
WORDS GRIPS or SIGNS. Agents ana O-LeHu -
izers wanted. alary. commission and terrl'%Lg terri t
given THIS ASSOCIATION buys properties
members and gives long time to pay IoL ~
Saves them 10 to % per cent. on house ~, ~,
fuel provisions and dry goods bill Loans cIyas
money when in need at small interest. Ulaii
them 50 to $40 week when sick (women PIT pa
for all complants). Furnishes doctor ana nS sTG0
cine free Gives $50 to $3.50 at death; also sI Of
to $500 If living 10 years. Secures all klnu9 9ca "a
EMPLOYMENT for them FREE at an! Psa
Incorporated 1895. Organized since then hs.o o 61o
branches and pur chased over soUoJg nonar
worth of real estate. Mention this pape''
Dr. E. PARKER READ. Founder and ffe''
Miss ]. PARKER SHIELDS. Secretary:
Rev ALEXANDER n. NEWTON; 1reasi 1rS,oitor
LAWYER N. LUTHER NICHOLAS SoLll-'O
II interested in this ~M
MA~ Associationwrite to - @M
Home Office, 514 South @S%
WA 18th street, Philade
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
RANDOLPH.

Rev. r. f. Herrick of Milton occu-
pied the pulpit at the Cong'l church
Sunday.
Pimples on the face are not only annoying,
but they indicate bad blood. HOODS sarsa,
parilla cures them by purifying the bleod. d
The grand Pageant to I've given here
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
under the auspices of the Eastern
Star and the direction OF Prof. Wales
and son of BrattlebOro, has been re-
hearscd daily for two weeks. An eX-
pert from Boston has arrived to man
age the lights for the tableaux.
One of natures remedies: cannot harm the
weakest constitution: never fails to cure
summer complaints of young or old. DR..
Fowier's Extract of Wild Strawberry. DIV
A delightful concert program was
rendered Friday evening at the bene-
fit entertainment for the Randolph
military company.
West Randolph. Grange held a very
pleasant and profitable meeting Sat-
urday night. A large number were
present and several applications for
membership were received. The
drama "Among the Breakers" was
very acceptably presented by the
dramatic club. A social dance follow
ed the closing of the grange. A num-
Der of young people from Rising Star
Grange at Bethel were present.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16

If the Republicans of Vermont
wish to encourage the Republicans in
the doubtful states by the size of the
Republican majority next September,
it is well for some Republican papers
and some Republican statesmen to let
up little on those OF their brethren
who do not happen to agree with
them on the senatorial question. The
candidates are all good men and true,
and there is no occasion for the in
temperate language few Of the afore-
said papers and persons are using.
Keep cool and give the people chance
to settle the matter in their own
way.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
Building Up a Fleet.

Chester Pa. July 16-Thc steamship
American of the American and Hawaiian
line was launched from Roach's shipyard
here. She was christencd by Mrs. II.
Farwell Long, daughter of John b.
Roach. The American is the largest
freight steamer ever built in the United
States and is one of n fleet Of three, two
of which are now being built in San
Francisco. Her dimensions are as fol.
lows: Length over all, 435 feet; beam, 81
feet; depth to water bottom, 33 feet;
gross tonnage, 1900. The American is
OF the three deck type. Her engines are
triple expansion and capable of $500 in.
dicated horsepower. She will steam at
ton knuts
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16

Charlc>to;,, $. c., July 1l,-A the
morning session of the National Educa-
tionnl association DR.. Martin &. Rrum-
baugh of the University of Pennsylvania
was the principal speaker. DIR. Brum-
baugh, who was recently appointed com
missioner of education for Porto Rico,
spoke on Educational Principles APP
piled to LITERATURE Professor William
Nj. Bearshcar of the Iowa State College
of Agriculture read Il paper on "The In
fuence of Poetry In Education From the
Basis of .Esthetics.'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
MNy HIVE Tried tr Rum pnJrcc

Paris. July 14.--Inquirics are being
made into wliat may possibly turn ont to
he serious attempt t. destroy the grand
palace of the Champs Ulysses. \ watch
man of cellars which were filled with
packing eases and II large quantity OF
other lni1amlnnhle material overheard II
conversation between two mon leading
him to believe that II plot was ON foot to
st fire to the building. The miScrcants fled
upon his approach. \ search resulted in
the discovery of two Theoretically sealed
boxes filled with black powder.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16

San Francisco. Judy l4.-'Ihe Chinese
residents of the recently quarantln"o
quarter of this city are preparing to de
mand compensation fer losses alleged tf
have been sustained owing to the action
of the health officials. Detailed lists Of
losses are being prepared which are OK
pected to form the basis for II suit fol
damages estimated by the attorneys AT
about S2.ODOOoO against the city of Sal
Francisco or of Il claim of about that
amount against the federal government
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
CNnad ian Fishernnen's Str,Ln

Vancouver, Is. G., July 1G.-Thc fisher.
mems strike on the Fraser river is grow.
ing more acute. The Gamers state that
the fishermen are being held M in the
gulf and their catch destroyed. The
Japanese and the white fishermen are
now acting In unison. The Japanese
nave asked permission Of the white union
to fish for their own food, as supplies are
getting low. This request was granted
Members of all the local labor unions
nave been requested by the tishermen's
union to eat fish for month so as ia
make demand Oh the market
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
Admiral Belknap than whom thel

Admiral Belknap than whom there
is no better authority, says it will
take an army of over 100, 900 men to
force a passage into Pekin. An Off
Ger of the American army says there
has been more war there in China dur.
ing the past few days, than there was
during the whole Spanish-American
war and the struggles resulting there
from. We may well..tllank Heaven
that we are on the opposite side of
the globe.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16

New York. July H. Patrick Welsh. Sc
years old, Il farmer living ut North Pei
ham, was gorcd to death by bull in the
yard of his home. For some time past
the bull had been very vicious, and while
Welsh was chastising it the brute made
a dash for him. Welsh grabbed a pitch
fork and plunged it into the bulls side.
The brute turned suddenly and before
Farmer Welsh could get out of the way
he tossed him about 20 feet into the all
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
White Man Turned Yellow.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the friends
of NJ. .. llogarty of Lexington, Ky shcn
they saw he was turning yellow. His skin
slowly changed color. also his eyes, and he
suffered terribly. His malady was yellow
Jaundice. lie Wastrcatcd by The best doctors,
but without benefit. Then he was advised t.
try Electric Bittcr-, the wonderful stomach
and Liver remedy, and he writes "Aftcr
taking two bottles ! was wholly cured" A
trial proves its match css merit for all stomach,
Liver and Kidney troubles. Only soc. Sold
by W. ii. Gladding, rarlor l)rng Store. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
Freezing Weather in July

Would cause great discomfort ana loss ou'
fortunately ii is seldom known. "A Vasl
amount of misery i, caused at this season,
however, by Impoverished blood, poor appetite
and general debility. These conditions may
be remedied by enriching the blood and ton
ing the stomach with Hoods SarsapariIia.
THE medicine seems to put new life into the
whole physical system, simply because OF MS
wonderful power to purify, enrich ana vital
i2e the blood, create an appetite ana lhviSo-
rate the digestive function. We advise You
to get bottle and try ii if you are not reel,
ing lust right. 1t will do You more good
than six weeks vacation. 1t IS the best
medicine money eau buy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
w. j. Hall of Swarthmore Dend.

West Chester, Pa, July 16.-A telegram
was received here yesterday announcing
the death in Albuquerque, n. NJ, of vii.
liam j. Hall, aged about 10, his death be.
ing caused by sudden attack of hcmor.
rhage' MIR. Hall was for II years the SUI.
perintendent of Swarthmorc college, but
about year ago developed symptoms of
consumption and left for the warmer eli.
mate of New. Mexico. There he engaged
III the telephone business and made a biz
success during the year. lie was also
manager of the football team of the col
lego for some years. The body will be
brought to Swarthmore for nterment.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
A Good Cough Medicine.

Many thousands have been restored to
health ard happiness by the use of Chamber
lain's Cough kemedy IT afflicted with any
throat or lung trouble, give IT trial for it is
certain to prove b.nri ia. Coughs that have
resisted all other treatment for wears. have
yielded to this remedy and perfect health
been restored. Cases that seemed hopeless,
that the climate of famous health resorts fail
ca TO benefit, have been permanently cured by
It's use: For sale by +. a. Drown a. Co.
Druggist. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
Was IL a Miracle?

1.-THE marvellous cire of Mrs. Rena J.Stout
OF Consumption has created intense excite
ment in Cammack, Ind" writes Marion Stout,
a leading druggist Of Muncie, ind. She only
weighed 90 pounds when her doctor In York
town said she must soon die. Then she
began to use DR.. Kings New Discovery and
gained 81 pounds in weight and was COM
p'etely cured" 1t has cured thousands Of
hopeless cases, and is positively guaranteed to
cure al Throat, Chest and Lung diseases.
SOC and 800. Trial bottles free at Parlor
Drug Store. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
sTEYN GIVES UP HOPE.
President of Free State Wanted to
Surrender to British Troops.

Surrender to British Troops.
Senekal, Orange River Colony, July 16.
General BUNDLES rapid advance has.
1t is said, forced the Beers into an OBJ
viously bad corner. President Steyn is
reported to have given up all hope after
the loss of Bethlehem and would have
surrendered, but General De Wet threat
ened to shoot him, and ii is believed he
was imprisoned in his own lager
Captain Driscoll of d scouts, who
went alone to Zuringkrantz to view the
Boer positions, was surprised at break
fast by four Boer scouts. He picked up
his rifle and commanded them to sur
render or he would shoot. The four at
once surrendered, although Driscoll was
ten miles away from the main body of
the scouts and close to a large Boer
fOrco
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
NORTHEIELD.

One of the worst storms of the sea-
son passed over the town Thursday
evening. In addition to the vivid
lightning and unusually heavy thumb
er, the wind attained velocity of 50
miles an hour. Several trees in var
ious parts of the town were blown
over, and the Democratic nagpole on
on the common was FRUSTRATED.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed PROPOSALS, addressed to the Street
& Commissioner. of the City OF Barre, Vermont.
and endorsed "Proposals for the building q
a surface sewer on South Main Street vii
he received by the Street Commissioners o'
the CITY of Barre, Vermont, at the City Coun'
G chamber July Is at 80, p. M, and at
hat time will be publicly opened and read
An bids must give prices, both In writnG
and In figures, aud must he signed 10y the
bidder with his address.
All bids will be compared on the basis ~
the City Engineers approximate estimate "i
The quantities of work to be done. -
A bond, in such sum rs shall he fixed by the
street commissioners after the bids are open
ed, will be required for the faithful perfor'
nance of the contract, said sum shall not
exceed one half the amount ofNthe contract
nor shall such sum lie less than OnesfWurth the
amount of the contract. The sureties SRA
be residents of the State Of Vermont, an
Shall DC satisfactory TO the said Commission
crs.
The person or persons to whom the con
tract may he awarded will I've required tt
appear before the said Commissioners vita
the sureties offered by them, and execute The
cor tract within six days after the date OF
notification Of such award, and, iu case OF
failure to do so, the award will I've null and
void.
ENGINEERS ESTIMATE
800 IT, s In. pipe, 700 #. 10 In. pipe, 800 #
70 in. pipe, 500 #. 6 in pipe, % catch basine
- brick man holes. Us verticle feet, 1870 GU
yd. exc ant hacktill,
These quantities are approximate only, ami
the Commissioners expressly reserve the right
of increasing or diminishing the same as they
deem ncct sSary.
Pans, specifications. form of contract, et
can lie seen at the office OF the City Engine
of the City of Barre, Vermont.
The Street commissioners hereby reserve
the right TO jet any or all bids.
ADRIAN MANN, street
JAMES MACKAY, ~ .hn ~,
HARRY {. PATTERSON, Barre.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16

Just remember that it was the vote
of Vermont that put the 16 to l plank
into the democratic platform. Had
Vcrmont's representative on the COM
mittec voted against this financial
hereasy, it would have been defeated.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
Tho Rest Remedy for Stomach and
Rowel Troubles.

II have been IN drug Ntnrt IoI !M 'a,?
,,o.r. and have sold most all of the proprietary
,,neJ;cimes Of an, note. Among the entire llst
l i have never found anything TO equal Gham'
berain's Cole, Cholera and Diarrhoea. Rene
dy for ali stomach and bowel troubles saHs
O. W. Wakefield, of Columbus, %ia: nI lns
remedy cured two severe cases OF cnoeIa
morblls in my family and have Recommend
ed and sold hundlclS Of bottles OF II TO M!
customers to their entire satisfaction u
affords quick and sure cure III i" peasant
form" For sale by +. A. Drown 'o''
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16

T., and rrakr both hayinc Seen dlscusse"
for the Chinese terminus. " Is wv mn. 4h.
nv water from Tnku to ShhhIiil'i' 'np
,orminus of the English cable. 1t Is res"
ham 100 miles from Taku to Port Arthu''
hut tho Russian land lines both III horea
and Manchura have been subject 10 SUM-
serious interruption rs to almost p"i ~.
consideration of this route lof the 'i'e'
national connecting link.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16

pittshurg, July ia a, ''I Gcs a. six
s ss and ice humber 't Of s%S"d
frame and SIX freight h rnss
snsS " woods. sl"bl'man' was aso "r
sal,'n 'th and eight horses were cr'ini'',u -,
to !Tn a', "r"perty destroyed was oxnea ns
i me-, p'TT Hayes and Birney Strange
loss. $4,000.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-16
Disastrous Oil Tank Expios'""'

Boston, Mass, July 1.-Two men nave
died and third is believed 10 nave III
chance of recovery as the result %! nv
in the Boston and Maine Ia'iro"u
freight yards at Somervlle, and the prop
erty loss is estimated at S6o,o,o, ihclna
ing the oil tank car, the explosion o.
which, in addition to the fatalities, caused
injury to 50 or more persons and the loss
of about dozen freight cars, which were
b,,rnnI