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The colored American., 1900-01-13
CULTIVATE THE PIONEER SPIRIT.

The Colored American has no SYM
pathy with the notion that the race
problem can be solved by wholesale
colonization anywhere, but we unhesi-
tatins ? advise the individual Negro
to make at once for such places as offer
a betterment of his present condition.
As a matter of fact, the bulk of our
people are finding, and will continue TO
find their best opportunities in the
South and they will remain there
growing gradually by character and
thrift into the favor of the ruling class
es. We are inclined to think however
that more of us should watch for prof
table investments in the newer coun.
tries and 60 out and try to march in
step with our white brethren. We are
not to go because we cannot live here
or for the mere sake of getting out of
the country; but we should encourage
the pioneer spirit, the disr osition to
blaze newer and broader pathwaysjuts
as other peoples do, for the purpose Of
making money and securing powerful
passport to universal recognition.
The United States has Hawaii and
Porto Rico beyond doubt There is
every reason to believe that we shall
retain the Philippines and some day
acquire Cuba, Santo Domingo and
other West Indian Islands. We
should not lie asleep when the Anglo
Saxon is packing his 'tgrip" and pre-
pairing to sail for the gold coasts, the
diamond fields, the coffee and drug
greves, the cotton soils and tobacco
growing areas. There should be no
exodus, no panic, nor pulling up
stakes" but healthy shifting of our
population-some going into the rich
country of the North and West and
others to our new possessions-would
The colored American., 1900-01-13
Obey the law.

Those members of the great A. M.
E. Church who cry "retrenchment and
economy when the election Of Bishops
is broached, are not acting for the
church's best interests. To retrench
means to stop growing, Surely Meth
odism does not intend 10 stand still
when virgin feldsinvite her missionary
activity? Plenty Of Bishops means
more energetic workers, more money
raised, more souls brought to Christ,
and more life in every department Of
the organization. Give the older men
more chance to rest, and give the
younger ones increased opportunities to
study,
The colored American., 1900-01-13

do US good. 1t would kindle afresh
the hres of our ambition and strength
en- us to shake off the lethargy that
prevents the degree Of progress that is
justly ours. We argue that coloniza-
ton for the mere sake of going some.
WI ere offers little hope; but shrewd,
far'seeing individual investment of
of Negro capital and brains wherever
door stands open or can be pushed open
is the height of wisdom. Our pioneer
instinct should not be stifed by super.
stition nor mawkish sentiment.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

Despite the fact that most people Sc
lect Christmastide as the time when
conventional restraints are thrown off,
and that at such times a dethroned
reason is judged leniently by the
primmest of censors, Editor Harry G.
Smith chose last week in which to 'get
gay"
The colored American., 1900-01-13
Pay more money into charity funds
than fines to police courts.

Indiana IS again getting worried
over her "Black Laws" 1t. is high
time that that intelligent and progress
i've state ceased to be the tail of the
defunct Confederacy. Brothers Knox,
Stewart, Manning, Hill, Sweeney and
others should get themselves together
for long pull at the meeting Of the
next legislature-and better still, exert
themselves to see that only the right
kind of men are nominated and elected.
Indiana has no need for a "Black
Law" of any nature.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

speedily allowed. 1t is just and it is
moderate. 1t is necessary to the proper
representation of 1O,0OO,0O0American
citizens, segregated from the bulk by
conditions well known to all. The ap'
priation should be granted without
question and be made available at once.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

Subscriptions may be sent py postofice
money order, express or by registered letter.
All communications for publication should
be accompanied with the name Of the writer
not necessarily for publication, but as guar
antee Of good faith.
We solicit news, contributions, opinions
and in fact, all matters affecting the race.
We will not pay for matter, however, unless
1t is ordered by us. ALI matter intended for
publication must reach this Office by Wednes-
dey OF each week to insure insertion in the
current issue
HAiAgents are wanted everywhere. Send
or Instructions.
The colored American., 1900-01-13
SATURDAY. JANUARY 13, 1900.
OUR WEEKLY TEXT.

"Give instruction to wise man, and
he will be yet wiser; teach a just man,
and he will increase in learning" Pro-
verbs TX g.
"If ye be willing and obedient, ye
shall eat the good of the land" Isaiah
I: 19.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

It is time enough to talk about re-
ducing Southern representation in con-
vention after the Congressional districts
are reapportioned upon the basis of
vote actually cast. Reduce Southern
Congressional representation = that's the
proper order.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

"The Washington Colored American
continues to be the gres test Negro pa
per iu all of the north, with the Indian.
apolls Freeman red hot second"
This is the generous observation of
the hustling W. E. King of the Dallas
Express. There isn't thing the mat
ter with the pace that is being set by
the newsy and complete Express,
The colored American., 1900-01-13

Is the American government satisfied
to admit that it can protect our citizens
abroad and foreigners residing tempo
rarily upon our soil, but is powerless
to lift finger when one of its own fam
lily is outraged beside the family hearth.
stone?
The colored American., 1900-01-13

The February conference at Tuske-
gee gives promise of being the most
notable of the series as the interests in
Tuskegee has grown with the years,
and these more prosperous times are
enabling a larger number Of persons
to attend.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

With Washington in the lead as ed
ucator and social economist, Walters as
organizer and spiritual advisor, White
as legislator and field general, Lyons
and Cheatham as administration leaders
and political managers, a do zen far
The colored American., 1900-01-13
A JOURNAL OF VARIED AND USEFUL

A JOURNAL OF VARIED AND USEFUL
INFORMATION.
Editor, Colored Am erican, My dear
sir-I want to compliment The Colored
American on its new dress. Typo
graphically 1t is a pretty thing. The
style Of the paper is also an improve
ment. 1t looks more like a Journal
now, which I look upon The Celored
American as being. To Afro Americans
The Colored American is what the
Literary Digest is to all Amerieans-a
journal of varied and useful lnforma.
ton, a full stored grainery.
Very truly yours,
RALPH W. TYLER,
Columbus Dispatch, Dec. 26, '99.
AN OPINION FROM NEW MEXICO.
The Colored American, Dear sir-You
will inclosed please find post office
for 81 90 for which you will credit to
my account as subscriber to your
newsy race advocate and champion.
You came this week in q bran new
dress Gala magazlne) giving conclusive
evidence that you are an expansionist
along race journalism, ssa glance at
your leaeing editotial will con pfirm my
statement. Your paper is truly an
American through and through in the
broadcast sense of the term, it stands for
all that goes to make the Negro an
honest, independent, industrious and
patriotic citizen. Your editorials which
I have pursued with diligent care for
years, tes ches conservatism, patience,
and deliberation along the questions
that confronts us as a race, at the same
time they are mingled with logic, force
and fearlessness when once convinced
that the particular issue is just. Con-
tinue to send me The American and
may the dawn of twentieth century
continue to crown you with you sue.
cese. Yours for success,
CHas J. PARSONS.
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

Peter H. Clark-a grand old man,
by the way-seems to have joined the
J. Milton Turner, J. G. Matthews,
George T. Downing, j. E. O. Hara
and j, T. V, Hill class of retired states
men who seldom get their names in the
papers.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

The editor of our oldest local con.
temporary shows commedable dlspo'
sition to mount the "band wagon. d"
, Tis well, me lud, It's we'll.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

The man who really wants to work
will find something to do. He May not
always secure the kind of work he pre-.
fers or feels best fitted to perform, but
he can make living if he tries. More
men have starved to death evading
work than have perished in search of it.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

The defeat of the Payne resolution
shows that the Negro must still be
reckoned with as a factor in national
politics.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

sighted journalistic champions and a
clean pulpit and school'house, the in
terests of the Negro are in pretty good
hands, thank youl
The colored American., 1900-01-13

The $4,000 appropriation asked for
by Mr.. Galloway, for the purpose OF
insuring successful Negro educational
exhibit at Paris, will no doubt be
The colored American., 1900-01-13

Mr- and Mrs. Frederick A. White
(nee Miss Madge Dyel), of 2009 I4th
street northwest, are the proud parents
oi bouncing baby girl.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

The Census Bureau is getting itself
together, and the colored brother is be-
ing reached gradually.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

The lynch.ng mania is sapping the
life'blood Of our boasted republican in
stitutions.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

Our new style has caught the popu'
lar fancy. The Colored American al
ways leads.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

The busy fiend, who has been in the
habit of using the abbrevlation '99,will
now probably write it 100.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

George Dixon has simply enlisted in
that vast army of fighters who went in
to the ring once too often.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

Good men are exceedingly difficult
to down, and it is still more difficult
job to keep them down.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

The blanker sheet is a journal out
of date.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

Somebody has found out that the
Afre' American Council is "loaded."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11
Scarcity of United
States Troops.
Extra Session necessary If
more men are required.

Advices from Washington state
that the War Department will not
know were to turn for troops if
many more should be needed in
China or in any other portion of the
world. Sixty thousand men are in
the Philippines and, although the
insurrection the insurrection there
has been practically crushed, the ST
tuation is not such that forces can
be withdrawn without creating the
impression among the Filipinos that
the government has become tired
of its undertaking and is ready to
abandon the islands. The agitation
of the undergraduates has helped
to create hope in the minds OF the
insurgents that the United States
will withdraw and surrender what
has been gained.
Gen. Otis and Gen. Macarthur,
it is said, have advised the secrets-
~ of war that it would be embsrr-
assing to withdraw any considerable
numbers of troops from the Philip
pines at this time, not because they
are needed in the islands, but beca
use of the wrong impression such
withdrawal would give 10 the Fill
piuos. The War Department takes
that view Of the situation and will
not take any more men from the
Philippines for service in China lun
less it becomes absolutely neeessa.
ry to do SO.
No troops in the United States
proper can be sen to China. 1t the
situation becomes worse and any
large military force should be requi-
red to protect American interests in
China, some provision will have to
be made for an increase in the army.
Congress is the only power that
can increase the army, but the Pre-.
sident has not intention of calling
the national legislature into extra
session. He does not believe the
re will be any necessity for sending
more troops to China.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11

they we cut off from communica-
ton Eh Minister Conger, from
sshom hey should receive instruc-
tions, p American consuls in China
had bh embarrassed in dealing With
the loll Chinese authorities by rea-
son one necessity of procuring ms
tructiss from Washington on every
point Therefore Secretary Hay
sent Jgeneral instruction to all OF
the Ansrican consuls in China who
coul6e reached by cable and wire.
auth{zing them to deal directly
ssithhe Chinese viceroys and Taetis
in frhing measures for the protec-
toni American lives and property.
Snghai has heretofore been
mada neutral port during time Of
wa4y such agreements between
theIpreign consuls there and the
Chtse officials, and ii is probable
thai similar arrangement is to be
mai now The only condition is
thdbefore ssitbdrawing their naval
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11
Fierce encounter be-
TWEEN English and
AShantiS.

A despatch from Cape Coast Cas-
tie to New York gives an account Of
an engagement between the Ashantis
and troops under command of Col.
Garter. The latter left KiwaSsa on
the morning OF June 26 with the
intention of reinforcing Capt. Hall
at Bekwai with 400 men, 200 car.
riecs, a seven FOUNDER and Maxim.
When half mile from Poassi he
was fred upon heavily trem the
bush. Capt. ROnpell and several
men fell at the first fire.
The casing of the water jacket
split after half an hours firing, and
nine men, including Lieut.. Edwards
who were working the seven-poun-
der, we're put out of action, Half
an hour later Major Wilkinson asas
shot.
The force then charged the bush
and discovered a stockade thirty
yards distant in the bush, so careful
ly concealed that its existence would
not be suspected. The stockade VAS
carried at the poiut OF the bayonet,
and the force reitered.
The casualties were six officers
and eighty-seven men. The enc
my's loss was fifty killed and many
wounded. 1t was estimated that
natives numbered 10000 One-half
of whom had puskets.
AdVice3 received from Prahsuy
Ashanti, in London say the tele-
graph line has been reopened to
Pumsu and that Col. Willcocks's
orce i0ill move imnsdiately.
Col. Burroughs, with 500 men, il
expected to reach BekwaI in two
days.
The rebellious Ashantis are rep
orted to be In strength near Pomona,
where severe fighting is expected.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11
Foreign and Amer
iCan notes.

The exposures regarding the milit-
airy hospitals in South Africa have
made great sensation in England.
They began with three columns Of
restrained language in the London
"Times" yesterday from W. A.
Burdett- Coutts, Conservative mem.
Der of parliament for Westminster.
In press despatch from Cape Town
it is said: "Certains revelations
point to malfeasance in connection
with the supplies of comforts for the
sick and wounded"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11
between
VicerOys and Con-
suls in Southern
China.

Advices from Rome state that the
italian consul at Shanghai tele-
graphs that the viceroys Of the pro-
vinces of the Yang.tse. Kiang valley
have resolved to maintain order pro-
vidsd the powers do not intervene SO
long az order prevails.
The censuls, it is added, unani-
mousIy accepted the proposal and
signed a declaration to that effect.
An explanation Of this report from
Shanghai that the consuls there
were negotiating with the Chinese
viesroys respecting the protection oi
the city was given at the State De-
2artment in Washington. Because
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11

Herr Wolf, in the Berlin ';Ta-
geblatt", says in respect to China
+" Either the rumors are true that
the empress has become drunkard
and if often in a state of irresponsi-
bility or that she has been hoodwin-
ked into believing that the Boxers
mean only to oust the foreigners and
have no designs upon the Manchu
dynasty"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11

The battleship Kentucky, sister
ship of the Kearsarge, arrived in
New York Harbor recently and
went to an anchorage off Tompkins-r
vile, 8. I. She had just completed
her trial trip. 1t was in every res
psct successful, and again demons
trated to the Naval Board of Ins-
pection under whose auspices it was
conducted, the value Of the superim-
posed turret. Not having yet made
their report to the secretary of tho
navy, the members of the board we're
naturally uncommunicative on the
subject, but it is known that their
report will be favorable and will
indOrse the superimposed
type of turret, with which both the
Kentucky and the Kearssrge are
fitted.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11
Reported That Cuban Battalions
Are To Be Formed. J
Will Be Organized On Same Basis AS
Puerto Rican Regiment.
Cubans Believe Withdrawal Of Troops
Portends Independence.
New York, July 18th 1900

Dispatches from Washington site that it is declared in
official circles there that in of the embakaton
for the United States of several regiments which per-
forming garrison duty in Cuba, vfous battaons will be
organized made up Of natives Of Ane upon the
same plan as those organized in Pufto Rico
Dispatches from Havana sat that the press of that
city maintains that with the return ome almost completely
accomplished of the majority of t American Army,
dence increased that the Amer Government will very
shortly comply with its promise oeavng the Island in the
hands of the natives.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11

The Lorenzo Marquee correspon
dent of the London "Times" says:
The Beers are intrenchiug in consi.
derable force ia the Middleburg hills.
The Irish, Hollander and Italian
corps are uncomfortable aud are loo
ting stores and farmllouses. Bar gold
is a drug IN tine local market, owing
to suspicion that it is of an infe-
rior quality
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11

forces from the treaty ports, the fc-
reign csnsuls must feel assured that
the Chinese eficials are not only
willing. but are perfectly able, to
ensure. the safety of the foreigners in
the towns.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11

j. 81. Choate, United States
ambassador to Great Britain, ad-
dressing the Institute of Mechanical
Engineers in London last night
spoke strongly in favor of cordial re-
lations between Great Britain and
the United States.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11
From Djeho OF Heavy
CannOnading Brtl Of Pekin.
Believed To Be Russian Artillery
At Target PtactiCe.
New York, July 11th, 1900

Latest dispatches announce tht some Cinnamon from
Deho North Of Pekin arrived at Tu yesterday and de-
clared upon leaving that towthy heard heavy dis
charges of cannon which led them believe thas the ar
ery belonging the formidable army which Russia has to
the North Of the Capital Of the Celestial Empire devong
itself to frequent drills at blank firing
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11
SPECIAL CABLE SERVICE
DIRECT FROM NEW YORK
TO TIE
"Boletin Mercant1l"
Germany's Warlike Preparations.
Fifteen TroOpohips To
Concentrate At Kiel.
Intends To Avenge Ambassadors Assassination
And Outrages On Its Subjects.
New York, July 18th, 1900

Dispatches from Berlin state that the press of that city
persists in affirming as assured fact that Germany will
declare war on China in revenge for the assassination OF its
Ambassador in Pekn and for the outrages suffered by Its
subjects towards whom the Chinese directed their hate and
rancor.
The German Government for this says the CO.
respondent of the Daily Mail has arranged to assemble
Is transports in Ke to convey the first expedition OF CGs
destined for the Celestial Empire.
The Press OF London loudly dsnounces the action OF
Germany in attempting to take part the affairs OF China
independently of the other powers
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11

London fears that the COVER
nor Of Cape Coast Colony has SURF
sndered to the Ashantis who were
besieging him in CoomasSie.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11
1uO NOLuOllQuuS OUuuO d III uulOuuP
To Aid The Powers.
Cruiser Holland" Arrives At ChefOO
New York, July 18th 1900.
The Holland ," cruiser OF the Netherlands, arrived
Chefoo this morning. the first sent by Holland to coope-
rate with the Powers in the Chinese conflict
THE TRANSVAAL WAR.
BOtha's GueTrillas Defeat A Regi-
gent OF Canadian Troops.
Cold Season Compels The British To
Maintain The Offensive.
Beers Constantly Harassing English Army.
Stick To Guerrilla Tactics.
Cold Season Compels The British To
Maintain The Offensive.
Beers Constantly Harassing English Army.
Stick To Guerrilla Tactics.
New York, July 18th, 1900.

Dispatches from Lorenzo Marques state that in
gagement which took place Friday between Genera
Bothas guerrllas and regiment made up of Canadian
troops the latter lost % men, killed.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11

The correspondent in Durham Of the English journal
the Westminster Gazette teegraphs that the season
extreme cold which is already absolutely consrains the
British Army to maintain the offensive and attack the towns
East OF Pretoria
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11

Kruger communicates daily, by mans of the hello
graph with the town of Bethlehem, where ex-Presden
Steyn has established the Capital Of the Colony of Orange
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11

On the other hand, adds the Gazette correspondent,
tacng the troops left behind and improving the a
vorable opportunities to do much damage possible
without sustaining any, which is their plan Of campaign
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11

Morocco is famous for its fine mu.
les. The best come from Fee and
are worth 5000 each.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-11
President Kruger Establishes
Headquarters AT Nelspruit.
Has Daily Photographic Communication
With Ex-President Steyn.
New York, July 18th, 1900.

President Kruger has retired to Nslsprut, where he
has established Professionally the Offices OF the Transvaa
Government
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-15


It's wicked 10 smoke and irs wicked to
And whis,llnE's thing people never
should do, .,,
The corset IS something from which we
1ra debSs i to look at picture of one.
According to Sheldon.
It's WRONG to be told Of the crimes we
If scandal Is raised We must not speak
II people are bad we must never say so;
II lovers elope others never should know.
And there's little that's decent. or half,
mere 's'0@ According to Sheldon.
Tho merchant who oandidiy says in his
Tina, his IS prices arc lowered is shamelessly
a. According to sheldon.
The doctor who knows how to Danish the
Is another 6Ss We ought. by all means, to bar
Ou'' According to Sheldon.
And the woman who dresses in fashion
SHE'S I . Creature @at sOOd man should never
Her 30 Portraits trait obscene and should there
The fashion plates wicked and ought to
To the wall. OF else privately torn down
and burned
A stockings inherently awful, and, oh.
The word garter Is one that man
should not know.
According to Sheldon;
We should turn from the table and blush
for the chair
Because they have legs that are shame
lesAly bare
II f. wicked when on-rushinG soldiers are
shot
To tell men in print how the battle was
1t is wicked to tell why policemen are
nOid;
We should run from the windows where
clothes are displayed
What a wretched old world tho Creator
According to Sheldoni
Toledo Commercial.