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The colored American., 1900-06-16

those in which free silver claims its
greatest strength, Col. Torrey has per
sonal following sufficient to draw away
enough ballots from the Demo-Populist
combine to beat it to the standstill. -
There is every argument in favor of Col
Torrey's nomination for Vice-President
at Philadelphia. There are none that
can be urged against it. Why not, then,
do. the wisest thing and place him on the
ticket?
Jay L. Torrey as a Vice-Presidential
candidate would need no introduction to
the country. No one will be required to
vouch for him, either as to capability or
honesty. He has been nominated for
Office before, and always ran ahead of
his ticket. He has had a plenitude of
experience as a presiding officer, and is
a past master in the art Of pouring oil
on the troubled waters of debate.
He is in the prime of a robust man
hood-forty- years Of age-just old
enough to be wise and young enough to
be enthusiastic.
He is a self-made man, inheriting no
money, but has won friends, finance and
fame by the judicious exercise of his
God-given talents. When a man has
succeeded in a business and in a profes-
sional way for himself he can be safely
intrusted with the Governments inter
ests.
He stands firmly for all the great
moral principles with which the Repub-
ican party is identified. He is the one
man whose happy address, imposing
physique and convincing oratory would
be such tower of strength on the stump
as to meet and throw down the eloquent
and persuasive Mr.. Bryan.
He began life as newspaper carrier
in st. Louis. The press will take care
of Col. Torrey-and the voice Of the
press is the voice of God. It is the peo-
pies mouthpiece.
He has ideas-not mere notions" To
be sure, men with ideas are plentiful in
the abstract; but men with new IDEAS
are few; men with new ideas that are
practical are still fewer; in fact, so rare
speedily counted.
Fellow Republicans, who assemble
next week in the classic Quaker City,
your season Of doubt may now end. The
strongest man for the Vice-Presidency
has been found. You can accept Jay L.
Iorrey without question. A typical
American, aggressive, yet generous;
sturdy, yet genial; courageous, yet eau
tious; frank, yet discreet; a thorough
going, upright Christian gentleman. It
is our judgment that he be taken-for
the popular veal. 1t would mean
campaign of snap, vigor and enthusi-
which scandal or abuse, explanation or
apology would have no place. Mckinley
and Torrey are a getting combina-
toni
~ The above biography of Col Jay L.
iorrey will appear in The Colored
American, Washington, D. c., June 16,
The colored American., 1900-06-16

Prof. Fred W. Gross, the subject of
this sketch article, wac born and reared
at Marshall, Texas and attended both
public and private schools of that place.
He studied at Wiley University, Mar-
shall, as early as 1878; and IN 1879 he
studied at Fisk University, Nashville,
Tenn. In 1881 Bishop College was es-
tabllshed at Marshall, Texas, and be at
once matricuIated as student-teacher
The colored American., 1900-06-16

o p. M ana these who have the tim.
to attend will see many things tb.,
will interest them.
Rev. b. B. Robinson OF The AI.r.
sndria Leader, writes as to the effao.
that the Charles B. Cheshire ment,onot
In the last Issue Of The Colored Ams,t
can as doing some crooked work in
Wilmington, Del, is not In any wsv
connected With the John Hay Indus.
trial School at Alexandria, Va NJ,
Robinson is president OF the scbosI
named.
The colored American., 1900-06-16

and held responsible relation ship &c
the school up to the time OF his gradu
ation. He graduated from this college
In 1855 taxing full and complete
course receiving the A. B. degree.
Mr. Gross has been secretary of some
denominationai organization or benev.
elent society since 1880, and is now
fsmiliarly known and is som etimes
called "the aatural born secretary.
His clerical sttainments have not been
surpassed In this state.
shall now enumerate few of the
local organizations of which he has
been OF is now secretary and confined
only to this state: Louisiana District
Association east Texas) State Sunday
School Convention, State Cololed
Mans Conference, and Grand secre-
tary of the Q. B. F. Of Texas, for ten
years, and has collected for them
$5s, 900, and has paid out to widows
and orphans $45, 900 within eight years
Mr.. Gross is very fine collector. His
tenacious adherence to business meth
ods coupled with innate geniality have
worthiIy caused him to be called the
q. b, F's finanoieT.
His services in the state being go sat
isfaetory, 1t was noised abroad and has
twice resulted In bis unanimous election
to the high and henored position of
National Grand Secretary Of the Ma
tional Grand Lodge OF America and
Africa. He has succeeded through fl
nancisl reports, minutes, the National
Gazette In making the office very pop
ular with the people His reports are
clear, systematic and models of aecu'
racy; and Insufficient time be given the
National Grand Lodge will liquidste
the present debt and will have nice
balance to its credit, as Mr.. Gross has
shown himself to be an adept account.
ant and financier OF rare ability.
remember with great deal of clearness
the financial embsrrassments that the
Grand Lodge of Texas used to suffer
ere he was called to the clerical manage.
ment of its affairs. Today the checks
issuing from the Grand secretsry's
effics will be henoIed by any CONNER.
sial heuse.
The Mutual Aid Department. Of
which he is manager, is in o very
The colored American., 1900-06-16
THE LONE STAR STATE.

Prof. Frederick w. Gross Representative
Son-Who Has Held Many Important
Places of Honor and Trust. APower In
the u. B. F. and Most Successful
Financisr.
The colored American., 1900-06-16

j. 8. Keence Ia now giving his fuB
time to the direction Of the famens
Delmo Koonce cafe In the Odd Fellovs,
Hall Building. Mr. Koonce has the
finest banquet hall In this section Of
the country for the aeeomedaeien Of
Affo Americans.
The colored American., 1900-06-16

healthy condition due to his persis
teney and untiring efforts in tht
disc barge of the arduous functions o,
the office. He has made by numerous
designs and blanks to facilitate the dis
patch Of business, the U. b. F. institu'
ton q eynosure for similar institutions
in this state, and through bis influence
and recommendation all sinister offices
have been discontinued. Displaying
such wonderful ability from clerical
standpoint his friends wished to test
his aptitude as presiding officer and
parliamentarian; hence the church Of
his choice elected him, in 1896 at Hoas'
ton, to the presidency of it's missionary
and educational work, in this state, by
q unanimous vote; and he has ever since
succeeded himself without opposition.
He is school teacher by profession
and has been in the front ranks fol
nearly fifteen years having been Gas a
beginning) appointed conductor of q
normal school for teachers of color by
Hon. B, NJ. Boxer. state Superintend.
ent of Public instruction, as far back
as 1888; and his impetuous steps have
landed him upon the loftiest pinnacle
in the gift Of the Texas teachers. Mr..
Gross has filled with credit to himself
every position in the CoIcred Teachers
state Association from assistant secIe'
tary up to president Of Prinoipals' d.
vision, and presidents of the General
Association of Texas Teachers. He
enjoys the distinguished honor, at
present, Of being the president Of the
General Association of Texas Teachers
Although he has taught school for
more than twenty years he has lived In
but two tewns-Marshsll and Victoria;
and sh the latter place he is now priaci'
pal OF the High School and supervisor
of the schools of the district.
Mr.. Gross is candidate for reelection
as National Grand Secretary Of the
National Grand Lodge of the q. B. Of
r. which meets at Cleveland, Ohio,
July 9, 1900. he Is preparing very
elaborate statistical report to be pre-
sented to the next National Grand
Lodge covering every species Of infoH.
nation appsrtalning to the successful
engineering of the institution. He will
probably attend the National Republf.
can Convention at Philadelphia, which
convenes on the 10Th of June.
Mr.. Gross is very retlcent and un'
assuming in manner. and q casual
glance at him without becoming ac'
quainted with his personality would
most invariably fail to fathom his true
character. l have known him for eigb.
teen years, and we have been friends
the same number OF years; though often
our opinions would be diametrically
antagonistic to each other; nevertheless,
our ardent friendship has existed with
o1t huctuation. [ have always found
him true and answering in loyalty to
his friends. Just as close hear that
he has been elected president of Eous
ten Academy, Houston, Tex.
CHAs a. GRIGGs,
Prin. Of high School and Supervisor |
of City Schools.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
SCIENCES IMPOSED.
acre fines Extracted From Portland
Liz uor sellers.

ne following cases were disposed OF
hi1e superior court yesterday morning:
samuel h. Pike Tor receiving stolen
r.as was sentenced to three months In
is county jail.
Noss. Brown Tor the same offence. ball
"a. deaulted.
John VI. beeman on o nuisance indict-
n.ni paid <2lS.64.
Peter Landry on a nuisance Indictment,
vas &ntenoed to pay a fine OF S35S.74, or
So months IN jail. Committed.
John Mahoney on a search and seizure
oupalnt and nuisance Indictment paid
ENG.
Henry J. Lessard on two nuisance in
ai.iuenls. paid <139.62.
John B. Mcguire paid on "A search and
ssa1uze e1Npiafnt and nuisance fndict-
ment s113
Bail was defaulted in the cases OF
N.sbsel J. Duncan, James Foster and
Robert Plummer.
Charles Currler on a nuisance indict-
nlri paid ssl5.sf.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

The regular monthly meeting of Bos-
worth post was held last evening. Only
routine business was transacted.
1t is reported that the law firms OF Sy-
monds, Snow and Cook and N. and II.
b. CIeaves are to occupy offices in the
new Union Mutual building at the corner
of Congress and Exchange streets.
Mr.. John r. Corey, who for many
years has been one Of the regular boarders
at the United States hotel, has been CON-
fined to his room by illness since last
Saturday. He has been suffering with
an ailment of his feet and is scarcely able
to walk across the room. Mr.. Corey Is
nearly eighty years of age and formerly
was an active merchant in this city. He
is brother OF Mr.. Eben Corey, the well
know iron merchant.
S. A. SkiIllngs, the lobster dealer,
launched a large lobster car from his
wharf yesterday afternoon. The car was
decorated with flowers and attracted a
great deal of attention.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
ORDERS BY GEN. NILES

Washington, September % Lieut..
General Miles has Issued a general order
80 the army intended to secure a general
improvement IN the morale and ply steal
condition of the forces. The order partic-
ularly directs the incubation OF patriotic
principles, the celebration OF national
holidays, by patriotic readings, strict at
tentiOn to the salutes, respect for the flag
and attention to good martial us1c, es-
peciaIiy vocal music. The importance OF
discipline is dWelt upon and loyal and
cheerful obedience demanded. 1t is di-
rected that the three arms of the service
whenever practicable be assembled for in
structlOn in battle tactics and it is Or
dered that there be frequent marches and
spirit.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
HAVING rHEIR FUN NOW.

There was parade of several uni
formed Dem ocratic clubs through some
of the principal streets of the city last
evening. The young men attracted con-
siderable notice. A big bass drum and
three or four little snare drums made up
the music. The best of step was not kept
by the most of the line and the whole
business seemed to be a free and easy
affair, cigarette smoking, singing and
flirting being allowed. 81 suppose these
chaps are out for practice for celebration
for Bryan in Noyem Der, - said one spec
tator, ''This is all the good that 1t will
do for they Will never have the chance to
celebrate.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
logs free.

Anticipating the extraordinary demand for
Gloves which next weeks Musical Festival will
undoubtedly bring, we have opened our Autumn
importatons rather earlier than usual, and to-day
the entire new line will be ready-quite two weeks
in advance Of the regular opening
Notwithstanding the considerable increase in
the cost Of all foreign made gloves, we have, by
judicious placing of large ORDERS been able to bring
in stock at prices low and in some instances
lower, than last year This makes it possible for
to offer the regular lines which have been ex-
cusively controlled by our Glove Department for
long at nearly the old prices, and qualities even
superior to any we have ever received before
Jouvn heads the list of course and the goods we
are getting from this great Partisan maker are the
best we've ever seen. They are cut from carefully
selected skins of uniform thickness, the colors are
made to blend and harmonic with what is known
as the Syndicate shades by which all silks, dress
goods and other fabrics for costumes are colored
There's an improved clasp and better button, a
more artistic touch to the back embroidery, and
general betterment Of this famous Glove which has
for SO long been a favorite with the big shops in
Paris The line we shall show includes three clasp
and four button length, glace finish; two clasp
suedes P. X. finish in grey, tan and mode; also the
same lengths in outseam suede Eight button
length mousquetare wrist in all colors and Of
course every wanted length in black in both glace
and suede.
Among the special styles which are new this
season are Mocha and Castor street gloves black
and coors, Dents out seam wa1ing gloves, Fownes
Gloves in all colors made of beautiful quality Of
hand finished dogskin the proper thing for wheel
ing driving for golf and travelling. Complete
line of Adler's popular New York made gloves.
Gloves for men, women and children in great
variety Of kinds and colors
All gloves fitted at the counter and warranted
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
FARO JOINT Al FRYEBUKG.

Fryeburg, September 28.-On the fair
grounds yesterday Sheriff J. r. fucker
and Deputy Sheriff A. r. Bassett OF Nor
way succeeded in ferret1ng out faro
joint and made a descent on the party.
They caught four of them at once, and
four more made their escape. but their
liberty was OF short duration. Three more
were shortly pulled in, and the whole
crowd were taken before Trial Justice
Lewis of Fryeburg and fined five dollars
and costs, which was promptly paid.
The names OF these culprits were given
as follows: Seth Hutchins. Will Merrill,
Isaac Hobbs and Warren Cannon, all of
Lowell; Harold W. Meserve, Fryeburg,
and Henry W. Richardson of Bridgton.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29

copy Of a cablegram from the United
'@ies commission at Paris, announcing
@ award Of the grand prize to Laird,
'aober & Co., of PHILADELPHIA for their
display Of ladies' ana misses footwear,
aR'aoted considerable attention at the
son OF Center and Mcdowell, the well
Auown shoe dealers on Congress street
'es'erday. Center and Mcdowell are ex-
eusiEe agents east of Boston for that
manufacturing firm.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
DEPUTY SHERIFF. MURDERED.

Houston, Texas, September 28.-A
special from Lake Charles, La. says:
Paul Sloan, a deputy sheriff, was shot
and killed while saving the life of a
negro from mob S vengeance. mob
mad attacked the Jail where Pierce Scott,
q negro, was confined. Scott is charged
with assauIting Miss Oswald, aged Il, a
sister of Mrs. Judge German. Sloan and
another deputy warned the mob away and
fired over their heads, The mob fired
back killing Sloan.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
WOOL DEALERS ASK MORE TIME

Philadelphia, September SS.-William
Browne and Sons, wool dealers of this
city, and Boston, who also own ana oper-
ate the Phoenix Mills company, manu-
.faoturers OF top and worsted yarn, have
asked for an extension of time from their
creditors. Members OF the firm today ad-
nitted this statement and added that they
believed the extension would be grained.
rTbe liabilities of the firm are variously
oiven at amounts ranging from 81, 900, 600
TO 500. 600.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29

Young Strout ami Dee, who ran away
tom home last week ana thereby eau sed
considerable alarm on the part OF their
parents, have turned up safe and sound.
They were discovered at Limington and
we're brought to their homes in this city
By resident OF that town.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29

BERNADO & co. PARIS PERFUMES
The window OF Schlorterbeck & Toss is
1ll1d win a great variety OF the fragrant
Paris perfumes OF Bernado - Co. These
ais tue finest now on the market and
during some time past have been COM
ing into favor with thousands of the
most particular people all over the world.
There are many different perfumes, the
iull list being printed In the advertise
ment today. II you have not tried them
DO 50 at once. The price of this sale has
BEEN made very low considering the tine
quality OF the goods. sale begins Mon
dsv
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
FIRE ar ISLAND FALLS

Island Falls, September 2S.-Fire this
morning totally destroyed a storehou SO
near the Bangor and Aroostook railway
station in this town containing 10000
last blocks, the property OF II. A Ben
blowing towards town. A railway freight
shed adjoining and the lumber yard of
tine Mattawamkeag Lumber Co, were
saved with difficulty. Loss covered by
insurance. Origin of the fire unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
ANOTHER MISSING WOMAN.

Ellsworth, September 2S.-Mrs. Ida
Hf00ins OF Ellsworth Falls, aged twenty
one years, borrowed a revolver from a
neiphbor Wednesday night, and left
home. She has not been seen since MIS-
TTjrreri,,s does not live with her husband,
who ia in Bar Harbor. She has been
WORKING in the home of DIR. George A.
parsons for several weeks.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29

How a Portland man. took part in the
railroad war OF 1878 and thereafter did
not have to pay fare, is told IN an arti-
Gle which Will be a feature OF tomorrow
Issue Of the Portland Sunday Times.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
ACCIDENT TO COACHING PARTY

New York. September 2S.-Twelve per-
sons. seven of them women, members OF
a coacning party, and all badly injured in
a wild dash down mountain side behind
four maddened runaway horses, reached
Jersey City this morning. They came
from Maplewood, N. j., and their escape
from Instant death was miraculous.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
WEDDINGS.


Ia The private parlor or Proprietor
Saarns Of the Congress square hotel at
go o'clock Thursday evening occurred
ths marriage or Mr.. Frank b Hare Of
Boston and Miss Mabel ROLES Of Man
Asler, n. II. The ceremony was per-
hrmed by Rev. J. J.. jenkins, ID. D..
~ Hare Is the agent OF the Sherwin-
Williams Co. OF New York, and has for
many years travelled IN this state. He
1s many friends in Portland. Mr.. and
Nrs. Hare wiz reside in Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29
CHANGE OF TIME OF HARPSWELL
STEAMERS.

Beginning October 1st, the Harpsweh
aeamboat company Will make daily one
nund trip, leaving Orr's island at seven
'eock a. m, and returning at 30
o'clock p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-29


1t is difficult to imagine how Lewis
Morrison perfect production of ''Faust''
could be improved upon and yet this sea-
son finds 1t surrounded with so many new
spectacular effects OF an electrical and
mechanical nature, to say nothing OF the
pretty tints and colorings given the new
scenery, that the play which has so long
been before the public as one OF the fore
most and big productions, comes to us
almost new. 10 the credit of all con-
cerned it must be said that the atten-
ton which has been given Morrison's
production from time to time is COM
mendable, to say the lsast. This season s
presentation is said to surpass all former
ones in every respect. "Faust'' will be
seen at the Jefferson next Wednesday
evening.
DAVY CROCKETT.
"Davy Crockett viii be seen here
practically the same as it has been pre-
sented in all the .rge cities OF the coun-
try. Scenery is carried for a complete
production. The wolves and the snow
scene and the picturesque log cabin viii
be IN evidence. Big Dan, the Hunters,
the Parson, the Dame and all the rest
of the good people will be on hand to car
~ put the ever interesting plot. ''Davy
Crockett plays here at the Jefferson
next Monday night.
UNDER THE CITY LAMPS.
A meIo-drama of extraordinary merit
viii hold the stage at Portland theatre on
Monday and Tuesday October 1 and 2
with matinee tuesday. This meIo-drama
is from the pen of Leander Richardson,
the well known New York dramatic critic
and editor OF the Morning Telegraph. 1t
is entitled ''Under the City Lamps and
In It's construction care has been taken to
have no talky dialogue, but to give it
striking qualities to engage the continual
interest of It's audiences. New scenery
has been painted consisting OF several
familiar points of interest in New York
city, among the many being the Dewey
arch, Little Church Around ths Corner,
Casino roof garden, Jim Corbett's cafe
and the New York Safe Deposit Vaults
on Broadway of that city.
A ROMANCE OF COON HOLLOW.
ga Romance of Coon Hollow pleased
a large sized audience at the Portland
theatre last evening. Coon Hollow is a
melo-drama laid amid the mountains in
Tennessee, and tells picturesque story
of Southern life in way that appeals to
the audience. Miss Lizzie Evans, an old
time favorite in Portland, portrayed the
leading part Of Georgia, and Joseph
Cooley that of Philip Murrey, a cotton
planter in way worthy of special men
ton. The Carolina Quartette'" sang to
the satisfaction OF all present, and were
called back four times to which they re-
sponded with singing that is rare in this
city. The buck and wing dancing in the
third act is surely wonderful and should
be seen to be appreciated. OF course a
show Of this kind would not be complete
Without cake walk, and the members
of the company gave fine illustration
of the way they DO in Sunny Tennessee,
There Will be a special matinee this after
noon for the benefit of the ladies and
children with it's final performance this
evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-30
HIT HIM WITH A STONE.
Allan Turner Assaulted Because He
Refused to Sing,

Allan Turner, colored, yesterday re-
ceived treatment at the Lackawanna
hospital for a deep cut over his left
eye, as the result of being struck with
a stone by two men in Dickson, Satur-
day night.
Turner says they held him up and
tried to force him to sing and on his
refusal to do so, assaulted him.
Immediately after the assault, which
occurred near the city line. he nade
for the Market street police station.
where he told his story. He claims to
be a member Of an Uncle Tom S
Cabin" company. and says that the
two men who held him up were be-
grimed and looked like miners. Mr..
Turner says that they seized him and
said, "Nigger, sing us a song and do a
dance" "Wah, really" answered Mr..
Turner, "Ah don't sing and Alive
nevah danced in nah life" Get out!"
one of them answered very rudely. II
never yet seen a coon that couldn't
dance and sing On Mr.. Turner's
politely and gently repeating his state
ment, he claims that one of his cap
tors hit him over the eye with a stone.
No arrests have been made.