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The colored American., 1900-03-17

coiOTed people as separate race. In
her country she was preached to by a
cOlered man who told her that there
were 36 900 promises in the Bible and
that she believes it. She is a great
woman and have none of the color
phObis in her. 1t is delightful to hear
her talk and to talk with her. Che is
truly q woman of God.
The colored American., 1900-03-17
NR. CH ARIES E. HALL.
,.,;,+,rf Secretary Illinois League of
Republican clubs.

rso snbiqct of this sketch, son OF
r Hall, was born in Batavia,
~ ~. 20. Illinois, May %, 1858, and
ha- ,rsd q common school education.
I,s nSS.,a reaching bis majority, Mr.. Hall
tak D', lively interest in politics and at
". w. arc of twenty one was appointed
~ ~ CONGRESSMAN A J. Hopkins to a
'.,rstive " position in the Eleventh U. s.
~.n.ns. Upon the completion of bis
'r.,os here he returned to Illinois, and
The colored American., 1900-03-17

are still In progress at the hit. Zion and
FIRST Baptist churches with great sue.
cess. AT The Mt. Zion church. Rev. r
U hardy pastor, Is being assisted by
Revs. Nathan Cave, Wilson Carter and
billiard Gottney of the county. Large
humbers have pTOfessed faith In Christ.
AT the First Baptist Church, Rev. r.
q. Quarles, pastor, Rev. r. J. Perkin-
of Linton, West VirEiEia, is conducts
ing the meetings Rev. Perkins Ia a
talented expounder of the gospel and IL
Iaeeting with great success in winning
souls for Christ. The funeral of Mrs.
Phoebe Johnson, VINO was accidentally
burned to death, took place from the
Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday at 8
O'Clock. Rev. r. b Hardy off eating.
Sne was left in charge OF two children
VINO on hearing the band left her alone
and IL is supposed sue caught from a
hgnted pipe. She was los years old.
Tne funeral Of Mabel Sellers daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Sellers. took
place from the home of the parents
Monday at II O'CLOCK. Rev. @. N. Har.
r1s Otticiated. Rev. e. Duke Venture
pastor OF the NJ. 4 church OF this cItv.
will leave this week for Baltimore. Md
20 attend the annual conference. Mr..
William Sammons, of Jersey City was
I'D sne city last week having come down
to bury his infant child. Miss M. E.
White who has been visiting Miss Bet
tie James on Preston avenue left Mon
day for her home in Staunton. Va.
Mr.. Godfrey B. Brown and Miss Lueil-
la GraysOn were married at Ivy
Depot the home Of the bride on Thurs
day night the 18th. Messrs. William
Reeves, Brazel Jackson and Stepheu
cray lef, this week Tor Hot Springs.
VS.. MIR. EgoerG Terry who has bsen
teacn1ng In Augusta County, has re-
turned home having closed bis school
Tor the term. Mrs. Mary e. Gordon has
closed her school in the county and ia
home again. Lawyer J. e. Byrd. Pres.
Ident OF Uuitad Aid aud Insurance Co.
OF Richmond, Va, was In lhe city this
week Mrs. j. Madeline Brown who
mas Deen home on the Illness of her
father Mr.. Moan Jackson (who is much
lmpr0Ved,) left this week for Pittsburp.
ia. Mr. J. II. Dickinson has recentlv
his tonsorlal parIor al the
foot OF the "hilp' and the affabIs ton.
sor,ai artists Messrs. w. f. Walker and
j onn L. Leech are still ready to serve
the puHtlc. The American can be had
every saturday at Pollard and Mobiles
barber shop or from Mr.. A. r. Angel at
the University. MoNTIoELIo.
The colored American., 1900-03-17
The Charlottesville Va Letter.

Charlottesville, Va, Spscial-At the
EbensZer Baptist church Sunday at Ii
a. m. Rev. Q. n. Harris, pastor, bap
tiEed fourteen candidates who were
converted at the revival recently held
st the aforesaid church. At three
o'clock communion services were held
and the right hand Of fellowship given
the newly made members. Revivals
The colored American., 1900-03-17

IhsFe will be grand musical con-
vs'' given at EnOn Baptist church,
:, ,"eunesday evening April 4th 1900 by
misses Eva E. Belle ana Mary O
AueIL ReY. J. L. Loving pastor.
The colored American., 1900-03-17

lne VeTo Dentists will be pleased to
esAy new customers and all of their
w ones, at their new place 1901 Penn.
9Nsnla Avenue, north west.
The colored American., 1900-03-17

Mr. J. Harry Ward is in the field for
cooper the tailor and it goes without
saying he is making 'em hum.
The colored American., 1900-03-17

TOOtbacbe CUre FREE, to advertise it, best in
0 ~ OuiV the world: send cents for
q sample. IA RUE 1O17 Arch ST. PhiIa., Pa.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
HER HEART WAS TOUCHED.
A South Dakota Mother and Her Little
Girl Expresses Their Gratitude in
ar Aff

an Open Lettcr.
Folsom, Custer Co.. South Dakota.
Dee. 10.-(Special.)-Mrs III. d. Hyde
has given for publication letter ex-
pressing her unbounded gratitude to
Dodd's' Kidney Pills for the double
cupe OF herself and little daughter.
Mrs. Hyde has been troubled with
pains in her heart for over three years,
and for long time her little girl suf-
fered from weak kidneys. The CRATE
full lady does not seem able to find
words strong enough to express her
gratitude. She has written the follow
ing:
l cannot say too much in praise of
Dodd's Kidney Pills. They are the
greatest kidney and heart medicine
ever used. l had been troubled for over
three years with a severe pain in my
heart, which entirely disappeared after
| had taken few doses of Dodd's Kid
ney Pills. l also gave them to my lit
tie girl, whose kidneys had been weak.
and she commenced to improve from
the very first dose. Dodd's Kidney
Pills are certainly a wonderful medi-
cine. l would be pleased to have this.
my statement. published, as l feel it
my duty to let others know just what
the Pills will do for them.
MRS. II. ID. HYDE.
Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure. soc
a box. All dealers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
Royal Badge OF the Cheshires.

The Cheshires bear the unique honor
of being the only regiment in the British
army who have the names of "Meanee
Scinde and Hyderabad' on their coIors
They received from Sir Charles Napier,
who commanded in this campaign, the
highest praise for their courage and en-
durance, and were on their return ac-
corded the honor of the whole garrison
Of kurrachee, where they embarked for
England, turning out to salute them
They wear the oak leaf as their badge
in remembrance of having saved the life
of George ii. at Dettingen. They rallied
round him under an oak tree when hard
pressed by the French cavalry, and he
gave them a sprig OF oak as badge
London Sphere.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
'ENGLISHWOMEN WANTTO VOTE
Movement on Foot Looking Toward
General Female Suffrage.


Our women are as determined as ever.
IT lot more SO, to have their rightful
votes. In war times domestic reforms
must wait, and among them women's suf-
!frage But. there is no reason why the
interval should not be utilized for conso-
latlon and preparation for resolute action
When war is behind us and the time cries
aloud for the repression of old scandals.
Inns IS what the women's suffrage people
have been doing.
once upon time the movement was
single and solid. Then came the home
Iuie split, and the women. protesting their
independence Of parties, followed the men
and split also. Two women's suffrage So
cletles arose, both non-political, but one
1or Liberals, the other for Conservatives
and Liberal Uni0nists.
lime went by. home-rule rancor soft
aned, and the ladies, ever eager for the
truth, resolved that, there really was no
object in having two women's suffrage So
nletles, and that henceforth there should
DC but one, as of old.
Women have been stung by the retro
grade Exclusion of women from the new
municipal coUncils-thanks to the House
Of Lords and the singular acquiescence Of
the Commons. after the yeoman service
d0nc by women on the yestries; their spr-
It has been stirred and they are in earn
est. Meantime practice in voting for To-
cal bodies is training women for greater
thlngs.-LondOn Daily Mail.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
Ingenious Advertising.

a German firm of publishers a little
while ago hit upon novel and ingenious
method of advertising, which has been
attended by the happiest results. They
caused to be inserted in most of the
newspapers a notice to the effect that &
certain nobleman CT wealth and high po-
sition. desiring q wife, wanted one who
resembled the heroine in the novel
named. Thereupon every manageable
woman who saw the notice bought the
book to see what the heroine was like.
and the work had an immense sale. But
it is said that the publishers had to en-
gage the services of several additional
clerks to deal with the dcluge of fem
mime correspondents from the numberless
women who claimed to be the image
Of the heroine-London Chronicle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
Deafness Carrot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure Deafness and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition OF the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
ms tube is infiamed you have a rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when ii is
entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
ana this tube restored to it's normal condi
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever: nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrn.
which is nothing but an infiamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces.
we VIII give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh,
Inat cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
cure. Send for circulars; free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by DRUGGISTS 75c
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
DO YOU FEEL LIKE THIsp
Pen Picture for Women.

81 am so nervous, there is not a
well inch in my whole body. am so
weak at my stomach and have midi
gestion horribly, and palpitation Of
the heart, and | am losing flesh. This
headache and backache nearly kills
me, and yesterday nearly had hyster-
les there is a weight in the lower part
of my bowels bearing down all the
time, and pains in my groins and
thighs; cannot sleep, walk, or sit,
and ] believe / am diseased all over !:
no one ever suffered as / do
This is description of thousands of
cases which come to Mrs. Pinlxham's
attention daily. An inf1amed and III
cerated condition of the neck of the
womb can produce all of these symp-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

Special attention has recently been paid
IN France to the use of carrier pigeons
by the cavalry. The pigeons are carried
in a basket attached to the riders shout
ders in the same way as knapsack. says
a foreign correspondent. Each bird is
placed in tube made of wicker and
lined with hair, the elasticity Of which
deadens the effect of the jolting.. One.
two or three such tubes can be carried
in the basket. The birds are III a numbed
condition when first taken out of the
tubes, but they speedily recover unless
they are left several days in the tubes,
when the numbness ends i'll death. To
prevent this light form of folding cage
is carried, i'll which the birds can rest
and recover themselves during a halt and
partake of nourishInent Twelve men
belonging TO the cavalry are sent every
year TO attend course of instruction in
the handling and treatment of pigeons
at the military pigeon station at Vau-
girard.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
Democracy at West Point.

A recent examination of the records of
nearly 400 cadets for the past ten wears
shows that outside the sons of army
officers, of which there were 60, 149 were
sons of farmers. 115 sons OF merchants,
100 sons of lawyers, 81 sons of manu-
facturers, 30 sons Of mechanics. 20 sons
of insurance agents, 10 sons of real es-
tate agents, IA sons of clergymen. Is
sons of editors, bankers and bookkeep-
crs, 10 Of druggists, 8 of drummers, s of
school teachers and of dentists. Among
the others almost every callingsis repre-
sented by the fathers of one OF more
Grams Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

''Now, SIR" said the cross-examining
counsel, do you, on your oath, swear
that this is not your handwriting?"
I'm pretty sure it amt" was the re-
ply.
Does it resemble your writing"
Il reckon not"
''Do you take your oath that this writ
ing does not resemble yours?'
Yes, SIR
''Now, sir, will you kindly let me see
a specimen of your handwriting?'
mo, / won't"
ooh! you won't, Ell? And why won't
you?"
Cause I can't write. Pick Me-Up.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

toms, and no woman should allow
herself to reach such perfection of
misery when there is absolutely no
need of it. The subject of our por-
trait in this sketch, Mrs. Williams of
Englishtown, Nj, has been entirely
cured of such illness and misery by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and the guiding advice Of Mrs.
Pinkham of Lynn, Mass.
No other medicine has such a record
for absolute cures, and no other medi-
cine is "just as good" Women who
want a cure should insist upon getting
Lydia e. Pinkhaln's Vegetable Com
pound when they ask for it at a store.
Anyway, write letter to Mrs. Pink
ham at Lynn, Mass, and tell her all
your troubles. Her advice is free.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

was in hurry and wanted to drive out
to a dance several miles in the country.
After his brother had left the room.
young William turned to his aunt, Mrs.
Waller, and said with dignity: Aunt
Martha, don't you think it humiliating
for Methodist and Latin scholar to be
compelled to hitch up horse for broth
err to go to a dancer"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
The Real .Flowery Kingdom,

Flowers bloom in the Sandwich Islands
all the year round; therefore, it is be-
lieved that that country is more ,deserv-
ing than Japan Of the title ''Flowery
X in odom -
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
Your storekeeper Can Sell You

Carter's Ink or he can get it for you.
Ask him. Try it. Carloads are sent an
nually to every state in the Union. Do
you buy Carter's?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qujnine Tablets. AL
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
E. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
Chest Standard First.

Men who, though slight, yet reach the
chest standard, are preferred as recruits
to those that are stout, the former being
considered to possess the better frame.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

OF the 10000 islands scattered be-
tween Madagascar and India, only about
GOO are al present inhabited
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

He DISQUALIFICATION marriage will
have to be postponed. l have lost my
situation and haven't any income at ALL"
She (hopefully)-''That doesn't matter
now, my dear. We won't need any. I've
learned how to trim my own hats
Illustrated Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

do not believe Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption has an equal for coughs and
colds.-John T. Boyer, Trinity Springs,
Ind. Feb 10, 1900.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

Christmas Candics.-TO introduce our de-
llcons Chocolates and Boa Bons will sell all 4Oc
and SOC Candies for 2tc, or lbs. for $1.0O The
Philadelphia. 25S West Water ST.. Mil
WaukeP. wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

"He suggested that possibly / might
learn to love him." said the spinster.
Yes, of course" returned her dearest
friend. Doubtless he realizes the truth
of the saying that One is never too old
to learn Modern Society.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

Specimens of exceedingly rich ore
have been brought to Los Angeles, Cal,
from the La Florida mines in Arizona.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

Each package of PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYE colors either Silk, Wool or
Cotton perfectly at one boiling.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
JelI-O. the New Des serr

pleases all the family. Four favors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Straw
berry. AT your grocers. 10 cts. Try
If today
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

Fishers FIavOring Extracts ara Endorse |
by pure food laws and the u S. government for thee
fU4.IfI and STRENGTH. A. j. Hilbert Co.. Mw
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

Two potatoes on exhibition at Scio
Or. weigh ~ pounds and measure Is
and 12h inches in length. respectively.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

Etc Permanently Cured No fits nervousness Of ter
Send for FREE az trial bottle and treatise
DR. H. H. KLINE Ltd, 93I Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

Creditors have caused the Cutting
kaester company's mandatory of leath-
er novelties at Muskegon to close down.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

WHY doth tile fusv man improve each shining
minute because he smokes the White Flag 5cent cigar
that has Havanain it, Mfg by NJ. s. Meyer, Milwaukee
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

High angle fire is that fired from guns
at an elevation exceeding 10 degrees
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

He-''My dear, it is of no use for you
to look at those hats, for 1 have only
few shillings in my pocket"
She-"You might have known when
we came out that l wanted to buy
few things"
He-"I did. ILLUSTRATED Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

While Judge Gary of Chicago was try
ing case recently he was disturbed by
young man who kept moving about in the
rear of the room, lifting chairs and look
ing under things.
Young man." Judge Gary called out,
you are making great deal of unneces-
sary noise. What are you about?''
Your honor" replied the young man,
L have lost my overcoat and am trying
to find it's
WELL" said the venerable jurist, "peo-
pie often lose whole suits in here with
out making all that disturbance. "-Phila-
delphia Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

K. w. BEEBE. M. D.. Eye, Ear Nose and
| TnrOlt. l13 Wisconsin St. (opp. p. o J Milwaukee,
Wis. Office hours from 10 10 IL and 3 to 5.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
menc by Ely's Cream Balm, which is
agreeably aromatic. It is received
through the nostrils, cleanses and heals
the whole surface 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 Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

NEGOTIATIONS for the plague are made
in Bombay at the rate of about 5000 a
week
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
Announcement

to the use of atomizers in applying liouids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal
troubles, the proprietors prepare Cream
Balm in liquid form, which will be
known as Elys Liquid Cream Balm.
Price including the spraying tube is Is
cents Druggists or by mail. The liquid
form embodies the medicinal properties
of the solid preparation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
They say Grace is a Methodist"
mo; she's a Shaker"
How do you know"
''She shook me off"-Exchange.

Bertha L, a small Columbus maid,
spent the past summer months in the
country. One day she and her mother
were walking, when Bertha, running
ahead. discovered something in the road
which she had never seen before. AS she
cried out shrilly:
Hurry, mamma, an see wot I've
found!'
What is it, Bertha?" asked the moth
er.
why, mamma replied Bertha, "it's
muffin with tail to it,
Little Bertha's ''nothin with a tail to
it, proved to be very small snake wig
Cling its way across the road.-Ohio
State Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

The Omaha Packing company will es-
tablish a $4,000 plant for the manufac-
ture Of salt near Detroit.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

Etta."Rob asked me to marry him
yesterday"
Ella-"And did you consent?''
why, yes"
"Then accept my congratulations,
Mrs.
Mrs? Why, not till June!r'
"Oh, l thought you said you were mar
ried yesterday
And then Eta had to buy the soda.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
SPINNING WHEEL.
KISSING.

KISSING.
@, who would miss
A kiss,
Or kiss
AmiSs,
BY kissing older women,
Who've SnareS to capture him in,
When he might garner bliss
Greater by far than this,
A miss?
Yet he who kisses
A single miss
Full often misses
The best of kisses
That misses kiss;
And he who kisses
A single Mrs.
AS often misses
The joys of kisses
That come from misses
Who love to kiss,
And seldom miss
A joy like this,
Nor kiss amiSS
Although kiss sometimes they miss.
Yet he who kisses
soulful Mrs.
Can testify
The joys that lie
In pleasures such as this is.
Q, greatest of all blisses
The Ntimid lover misses,
They say, are not the kisses
OF budding misses,
But soulful kris
From any Mrs.
Who knows what bliss is
And what kiss is,
And kisses
For sake of blisses
And bliSSS
Sake.
0, take
Your choice, remembering this.
He who kris
Mrs.
Often kisses
The misses,
And sometimes, too, he misses
Both Mrs.
And misses!
st Louis Post Dispatch.
-:O:-
The king-"You Merican, you, you?''
Robert Mackay-"Yes, your majesty, I
am glad to say that I am an American
citizen"
"Ya halajaa Ku Flip (How do you
like FijiD
Your majesty, I am most pleased
with TINS beautiful island. Like. the 9th
earthly paradise
You ketch him o?"-(tobacco.)
"Yes,. your majesty (deferentially). l
have plenty of tObacco-some fine old
Virginia leaf. Maybe your majesty
would like some?"
You give me bacoco, l give you big
pearl"
A pearl from king! The deal was
closed. Immediately l dispatched a man
to the hut where my trunk reposed, and
told him to bring me all the tobacco he
could find. But surely there was not
sufficient for a kings pearl, priceless
Jewel! | tried to demur-to change his
majestys mind. but he would not have it
otherwise. Presently the man returned
with three large boxes Of long cut, and
bunch of Manila cigars which | had
bought for moth determination. The
lot would have brought about 81 in the
Fiji market, and [ reluctantly passed it
over to his majesty, who took it with
that cry of delight that comes only from
the breast of the man who has found
gold after years of poverty. Then he
muttered some unintelligible words in the
Fiji dialect, and from the deep confines
of his coat brought forth thin ball of
cotton. He unrolled it with a particular
caution and picked up the pearl, white,
dainty, supreme. lie held it between his
thumb and forefnger for a moment Of
admiration, and then, with uncovered
head, placed it in my outstretched hand
| shall never forget how, many months
later, when landed in London, / went
to the purser and got my cherished pearl
from his strong box. | was going to
have it mounted as pin. I shall never,
never forget how the jeweler listened to
my story, clapped magnifying glass to
his eye, looked at it closer and closer
and closer, and then said, in tone that
pierced my heart:
my boy, this isn't pearl; it is a fish S
eye!'-Robert Mackay in Success.