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The colored American., 1900-07-07
SHREDS AND PATCHES.

indianapolis has a oolored hod-
.nigrs' union.
a. must cultivate a friend y re'a-
a.5io with the better class of white
ME bo.h North snd South. Truth
] M says 81 Alabama exchange.
,,,.s Elizabeth Smith, of Derby,
N 3 millionaire in her own right,
baoorne q stenographer at small
I,rv believing that it is the duty of
|,,y woman to work. Right!
The Old Dominion Shirt factory,
Richmond, Va, is Offering to fur
] h work for colOred girls if they viii
can't it, It's stated that from 50 to
ner week can be earned, according
the skilI % those employed.
Mrs E J. Scott, of Tuskegee, Ala, and
two children are in Galveston,
yss, where she expects TO spend the
MINER with her parents. Mrs. Scott
]. accompanied by Miss Jackson, OF
subIe Bayou, Texas, who has been
ending Iuskegee Institute.
Negroes will hereafter not be denied
duz9n's right to do service for
sir country on jurles, grand and
3 zrt says the United States Supreme
lrs In answer to Hon. Wilford 81.
hth, the brainy, energetic, tlreless
mo lawyer of Galveston. Texas.
5 10 Oklahoma girl who advertised
i husband got him. The total ex.
be for advertising and wedding
it amounted tt $l1, aud within q
I her husb and died leaving a life
aEsnce LolIcy of $4,000 And still
be people claim 1T don't pay tC
aTsFtise.
Zlbrghsm Lincoln Hanson, the
ng Negro mOdeIer, whose work
lnctsd so much attention at Kansas
"a few years ago, has been so sue
s,ul IN his modelling in Namur,
GUM, that he is now trying to gain
aission to the international clay
Sielmg contest at the Paris ExpOsi'
he cloven hOOf again ! The Virginia
e Federation OF Labor Unions
lged to receive the cOloTed man who
sent to Richmond by the cOlored
Eentels of Norfolk, 1t was clearly
ed that white union labor people
not propose for Negro IabOreTs and
hsnics to associate them selves with
l unions.
be will of Amanda 3. Ellsworth,
OuIy, Conn, recently pr0bated.
One.balf of her estate OF S1l 00C
he Tuskegee Institute. BoOker T.
shing0O's school. This is the kind
'Oble PhilsuthrOphy which estab-
ss monuments more durable than
Be- Thousands Of lives are made
sI by such magnanim0us gifts.
illus \. AvendOrph was recently
led by ac2iamstiOn Vice President
@e Clty Amateur Base Bail Associ-
Of Chicago, which is composed Oi
N'nbeTship OF three hundred and
leubers, all white, with the ex'
~0n Of Mr.. Peters OF the Chicago
U' and Mr. AvendOrph of the
'nOla Giants. Mr.. Avendorph be-
: member Of the Association in
The colored American., 1900-07-07
THE NEW HOUSE
DERITY COTTAGE.

81 II. Ohio Ave-, Atlantic City, II. j.
Exeells any IN the city. All modern 1E'
proYemenTs. I've squares from the Reading
Railroad depot. Two squares irem the
beach { kindly thank my cid as we'll a new
patrons for Their liberal patronage as hope
for continuance Of the same. Mrs. j +.
Dehity, prOpTIeLTess.
The colored American., 1900-07-07
HOTEL
TERRACE.
.IawnSide. NJ ].

which furnishes with
wide Of water giving
ample thOss fond Of sailing or fishing
WOODLAND TERRACE.
Camden % st
beautiful and wide
Fort ternis.e SMITH, Hll NJ
Friday June l. 1900
The colored American., 1900-07-07
WANTED HELP.

TO LET Nicely furnished room
at: reasonable rate; modern improve
meuts; convenient TO cars. 333 spruce
street, LIE Droit Park.
The colored American., 1900-07-07

An energetic colOred woman who un-
derstands csnvassing can secure per-
msnent employment with good paw by
addressing "Benevolence" care 459 o
s. n. W.
The colored American., 1900-07-07

WANFEO-A celored plumber. En-.
quire at this office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
Pure linen hdkfs, SC.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
Meeting of Male Attendants of St. |
EiiZRbeth's Hospital.

A meeting of male attendants of the Gov
eminent Hospital for the Insane was held
behind closed doors Saturday night in
Haines' Hall, on Harrison street, Anacostia.
The formal organization of the Hospital
Attendants Protective Union, No. S19 to
be affiliated with the American Federation
of Labor, concerning the formation of
which previous meetings have been held
by the attendants, was, it was stated, the
principal business.
The work of organizing the union has
been going on quietly for several weeks.
From this fact reports became circulated
that trouble was impending between the at
tcndants and DR.. A. 3. Richardson, the
superintendent of st. EliZabeth's Asylum.
Samuel De Nedery, the local organizer of
the American Federation of Labor, was in
attendance at Saturday nights meeting,
when, it was announced, twenty-six new
members not previously connected with
the union were admitted, bringing the total
membership up to about 200. A constitution
and bylaws were adopted, and delegates to
the Central Labor Union were chosen.
No official statement was made as to the
object the organization has in view, but it
was asserted no antagOnism is to be shown
toward DR.. Richardson. 1t is the general
understanding that the attendants will en-
deavor to secure congressional action rela-
tive to the hours Of their service and the
wages paid to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
Two Tickets in the Field.
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI.
Columbian Association Regrets Resie-
milton of DIR. Whitman

The reports made at the annual business
meeting of the Alumni Association of the
Columbian University. held Saturday even
showed that the association is in a flourish
ing condition. DIR. d. Kerfoot Shute, the
pi eSdent, was in the chair. The election of
officers resulted in the choice of the follow
ing: John joy Edison. president: William
B. King. DR.. H. T. A. Lemon, Tracy L. JEFF
fords, Fred. F. Resne, DIR. w. N. Cogan
and John W. Holcomb, vice presidents; DR..
Howard L. Hodgkins, secretary; Mr.. John
3. Larner, treasurer.
Upon motion of Prof. NJ NJ Ramsey A
special committee Of the executive commit
tee of the Alumni Association was appoint
ed to consider measures looking toward Sc
curing an endowment for the university,
and to act as an advisory committee to the
board of trustees.
committee consisting of Messrs John
Joy Edison, John b. Larner and Dr. D. Ker-
foot Shute was appointed to draft resolu-
lions in behalf of the organization in re-
gard to Dr.. Whitman, whose resignation as
president of the university was learned
with regret by all interested in the uniyer-
sity. This sentiment was voiced in brief
addresses made by DIR. Adoniram j. Hunt
ilgton, dean Of the college; DR.. Charles f.
Mrnroe, dean of the school of graduate
studies; Dr. Emil A. De Schweinitz dean of
the medical school: DIR. Howard Lincoln
HodgkinS dean of the scientific school, and
Mr.. John B. Larner. on behalf of the board
of trustees.
vote of thanks to the retiring officers
was adopted, and the meeting adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15

about as far away from water as he could
get, and he stocked his house with whisky
He bought il by the barrel, and as time
went on his thirst increased. 1t happened
that Reddiks oath kept him from travel
ing. He was virtually surrounded by water
His oath would not allow him TO cross
water for fear he might fall in, so he was
condemned to spend his life in territory
about three miles square.
Rain and snow were the baDe of his eN-
istence. He became expert In prognos-
ticating transforms and was always able TO
avoid getting vet but in winter he was
compelled to spend most Of his time in his
lonely house. He would stock up with pro-
visions In the fall, having a few barrels of
whisky rolled in and prepare TO hibernate.
Whisky as a steady beverage palled on
the old man after a decade of Indulgence.
Moehn's brewery was a short distance from
the house. On one side of the brewery was
a pond. and to avoid the pond in reaching
the brewery the old man was compelled TO
make wide detour and slide down buff.
A special brand of beer was made for him
I'm the brewery and flight of stairs was
built down the bluff for his benefit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
Citizens Relief Association.

Justice c. c. Cole presided at a meeting
of the Citizens Relief Association which
was held Saturday in the rooms of the
board of trade, 1410 G street. The chair
man of the finance committee, Mr. James
f. Fitch, reported that circulars had been
sent out to the public by joint committee
of the Relief Association and the Associ-
ated Charities, and, considering the mild
weather. he said responses have been good
An interesting report was read from a
committee consisting of Justice Cole, John
Joy Edison and Gen. G. M. Sternberg, which
gave an account of the methods of the as
ISOLATION. 1t was stated that while needed
relief had been given, yet the amount IF
duced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
LEARNING EACH OTHERS LANGUAGE
slow Work on Both Native and
American Sides in Manila.

Correspondence of Chicago Record.
We have great times trying to speak
Spanish, and We do not always meet with
the success our sincere efforts deserve.
The natives arc trying to learn English,
but it is slow work on both sides. The
padre came to me a day or two ago and
said he should like to know what to do
when he was out at night and was chal
lenged by q sentinel. He said the sentinel
said something that sounded like Hop
and he had looked up the word in the die
tiunary, but it puzzled him, and when
sentinel came at him with his rifle in that
threatening position and said Hop he
didn't know what to do. 1 explained that
the word was 'Haltt and he mad quite d
laugh over 1t.
/ wonder if you would find anything pa
thetic as I do. in seeing men of all ages,
ola, middle-aged and young. studying Eng
lish from little incorrect primers got up in
Spanish, Tagalo and English. and with a
fourth column giving as nearly as they can
our pronunciation of English words. As
go along the street a common sight is one
of our soldiers leaning over the counter of
a little '.tienda" or booth explaining simple
expressions to eager students. 1 have never
before found anything especially affecting
in Mary had little lamb" II have
Johns cap. or THE boy, is bad. but his
little sister Is a good girl. Sometimes
stop and try to explain our inexplicable
English pronunciation of words such as
cough, enough. through. and plough. and
the poor Fflipinos usually end by saying.
''Oh, ell Ingles es mucho trabajo.'' They
are right-English Is much work. and how
would you like it if you had to begin such
work in order to be able to converse with a
new race that came in to take and govern
your home2 In Spanish every vowel is pro-
nounced separately. and when Filipino
has laboriously mastered the word said"
and points to it with satisfaction and calls
it ''sah-eed' l feel though L ought to
apologize for speaking such a language
and particularly as there is no such sound
as our short @ in either Tagafog or Span
ish, and l can only tell him he is wrong
and cannot even write anything that sug-
gests the sound of said to him. Here is 4
great opening for our phianthropists. Let
them look up a lot of competent teachers
and send them over here to teach English.
They will find ample opportunity and will
ing pupils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
About MuHs.


L
a novelty in the way of boas is q necklet
of fur fastenings. with a head and claws.
and having groups of tails which droop
over the shoulders like epauiets: in front,
under the head and tails. is broad STOLE
which hangs straight down. stole fashion.
and is used twisted round the hands as
muff thus obviating the risk of leaving
that desirable article behind. Huge granny
nuffs are still in favor. Some of them are
entirely of fur. measuring much as six
teen to twenty inches from end to end;
others are of fur and satin or velvet with
little fur-tipped friils coming well over the
hands.
Muff chains are of alternate links of gold
and enamel, the latter often taking the
popular form of the mysteriousy lucky
four-leaf clover Some are of ribbon. with
gold and jeweled tortoises and frogs show
ing themselves at intervals A jeweied
charm hangs from the chain at the side of
the mum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15

The Capital Bicycle Club gave another at
tractiye entertainment at its club house on
Saturday evening to its many friends.
The affair was a lantern slide exhibition
Of views in our new possessions.
The full house OF members and guests
followed the lecturer. Mr.. Luckey, through
his entertaining description of the pictures.
which showed the campaign of the Ameri-
can troops in Cuba during the war with
Spajr, life on the transports, in camp, i'll
field and intrenchments. and scenes on the
battlefield, with its dead and dying. There
were also views shown of scenes in Puerto
Rico. Honolulu and Manila, and Of the
campaign in progress in the Philippines.
An especial interest was taken in the pic
lures, as they were the work of MIR. Will
liam Dinwiddie member Of the club, and
we're taken while he was employed by Har
per's eW ekiy and the great dailtes of New
York as one Of theis corps of illustrators in
the Islands during the war. Mr.. Dinwiddie
Is now in the same service in the Philip
pine Islands. The pictures were a marvel
of excellence and We're calculated to make
an expansionst of every one present.
The large attendance at the novel and
hieh-class evening entertainments of this
club during this winter evidences an ap-
Dreciatiou Of the clubs efforts.
II is no surprise that the large member
ship of this well-known club is increasing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
DRANK ONLY WHISKY.
For Thirty Years a Man Held to a
Strange Vow.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean
Joshua Reddik. an eccentric character,
died last week at Letters Station. For
thirty-one years past he had not taken a
drink of water voluntarily, nor had he al
lowed himself to take a bath. There was
a feud between water and Joshua. pathetic
ia its inception.
Reddik was one of the first settlers in
this section. In due course of time young
Joshua came to the family. He was a
likely youth. who could plow a straigh:
furrow when he was eleven years old. The
family prospered exceedingly.
During the civil war it is a matter OF
tradition that they sold hay to the govern
ment at price approximating nine gold
dollars pound. and weighed 1t on their
cwn scales. 4 few miles from the Reddik
homestead flowed a placid river. In this
stream Reddik and his son were accustom-
ed to swim. They went swimming one line
warm day in July, 1865. and young Joshua
was drowned. Mrs. Reddik, Frustrated by
the shock. died. Standing by her coffin
Joshua Reddik swore that never SO long as
he lived would he drink water or voiun-
tariiy come in contact with 1t.
Joshua Reddik decided that whisky was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
BY the Electric System.

The eastern end Of the Anacosda
and Potomac River street railway,
from Anacosria across the bridge to
Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street. was
operated yesterday for the first time by the
underground electric system. The new sys-
tenn had been put in with so much skill
that the operation of the cars from the
start was remarkably free from interrupt
tons, and today regular trips are being
made. The northern or western portion of
this road, extending from G street along
18th street to Florida avenue, has been in
use for some time and as soon as the iron
men furnish the company the necessary
material the interval between these two
sections CT the road will be completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
so Q Off
Lace
Curtains
And
POrtiereS.

The usual January sale OF Lace
Curtains and Portieres begins to-
morrow morning. This is one OF the
occasions which is looked forward to
an event to be remembered.
We have selected from lines where
we have but a few of pattern and
kind, and in great many cases have
taken more than half from the regu-
lar selling prices, The showing in
cludes all grades, and considerable
variety to choose from.
An early choice will be the best
choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
New Labor Union Formed.

At meeting of the messengers, drivers.
watchmen. ,laborers, helpers and skilled
helpers of the government printing office,
held in Typographical Temple Saturday
night. the question of ''unionism" was de-
bated. After addresses by Mr.. Frank Nor
rison. secretary of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, and Mr.. Lymas Roulhac of
South Carolina it was unanimously decided
to organize trades union and affiliate with
the Federation of Labor. Application was
made for a charter and other necessary
steps were taken to complete the union
About 100 of the employees were present,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
A Matter of Honor.

From the New York Weekly.
Tramp-"Heres % cents. 1 want ter pay
it to you fer that free lunch, and then you
throw in five glasses O. beer. See?"
acknowledgements cents will buy
the beer. The lunch is free. you know"
II don't want 'er that way. L want ter
pay a quarter for the lunch and git the
beer free. See?'
It's all one either way. What difference
does it maker
It's matter of personal honor, sir.
promised tn ole lady wot gave me the
quarter that I'd spend it fer something to
eat. See:"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
\ big underwear value. Csc


representing some 800 or 900 others of the
same class all of whom, 1t is said, will
later join the union.
The wages Of all employees Of the Office
were reduced 25 per cent in 1877, and the
wages of the printers, bookbnders and
pressmen have since been restored. The
Federal Trades Union will now appeal to
Congress for action tending to restore all
wages to their former basis.
An election of permanent officers resulted
in the choice of 1. A. Burson, president;
Fred. w. Henke. vice president, and s. r.
Sells. secretary.
Hereafter meetings will be held one night
each week in the Typographical Temple, on
G street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
Election of Officers,

The election of officers of the Journey
men Bakers Benevolent Association re-
suited as follows: President, W. B. Chriss-
man; vice president, w. Wassum; record
ing secretary, Charles Bender; financial
secretary, T. H. Schulze; treasurer, H. Ar
mold; trustees, J. Specht, c. Loenstein, T.
Melsher, H. w. Brown and ]. FRANKIE,
chairman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15

The managers of the Woman's Christian
Association have issued invitations to a
tea at their home, 1719 18th street north
west. Wednesday. January II, for the pur-
pose of acquainting the friends of the poor
more generally with the above mentioned
oh rit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
Revolutions of Regret.

A meeting of the governing board of the
Pan-American exposition was held at the
Ebbitt House Saturday and a resolution
was adopted expressive of the sense of loss
in the death of Major John b. Guthrie, a
member of the board, at Buffalo, N Y
Friday last. Two members attended the
funeral, which was held this afternoon at
Buffalo. The interment will be in Prince
ton, n. ].
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
Alcoholic or NOT,

From the Philadelphia Press.
Customer-"My room is full Of rats.
and
Drug Clerk-"Yes. sir. Do you want bro
mo or strychnine?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
weII-Known Citizen Dead.

Joseph Mingen, a Yell-known citizen,
died Saturday night at his residence.
No. 140s Duke street, after a lingering Ill
ness. Deceased was thirty-eight years OF
age. and leaves widow and three chill
dren. He came to this city several years
ago from Royersford, Pa, and entered the
employ of the Virginia glass works. in West
End. Funeral services will be held in Trim
ity NJ. E. Church Tuesday afternoon at 3
o'clock and will be attended by the Junior
Order United American Mechanics. of
which organization the deceased was
member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15

1t pays to read the want columns of The
Star. Hundreds of situations are filled
through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-15
To Select a Pastor.

At a session of the Second Presbyterian
Church after services yesterday morning
1t was decided to call congregational
meeting for next Sunday. following the
morning hour for preaching. for the pur-
pose of appointing a committee to nominate
a pastor for the pulpit. recently made va
cant by the resignation of Rev. ]. Ernest
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-10

framed In glass, the shape being that of
the panel. On the other fold of the screen
In the deep panel show a f1uting of China
silk In the upper half with a pocket of
brocade. and have the small oblong panel
q repetition of the opposite side or sim
ply panel of brocade Repeat the ar
rangement on the reverse side of the
screen. with this difference. Have the
right fold treated after the fashion Of the
left and vice versa. Bars of ribbon
stretched across the upper half of one of
the deep panels make convenient recepta-
cles for cards or photographs.
Instead of removing the center bars
from the clothes horse another idea that is
likely to find favor with the home con-
structor is to panel only the lower half
with SILK. and in the upper panel place a
framed autotype, or panel of cathedral
glass with sprays of flowers painted in
delicate tints
The small fire screens with their Won
derfully embroidered panels are not seen
much nowadays, but an effective substi-
tute may be evolved by one clever with
tools from bamboo sticks, and the panels
might be of rich brocaded silk or satin or
futed China silk. These pretty accesso-
RES in room furnishing look we'll in most
any ordinary sized sitting room, but are
particularly attractive in room with an
oren fireplace and wood or crate fire.
II the shop manufactured screen is de-
sired the list is comprehensive enough to
suit the most exacting taste, and the Jap
anese stores are the speciality places
Large screens form a pretty and useful
wing to a cosy corner, or to sofa, and n
iour-fold or three-fold screen, with eff
fective design, looks extremely we'll
stretched to its full length against the
back Of the lounge.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-10
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|Sborf Story Of
{ AMn NN1n Romance of
SNHDR UUMWn the Cathedral

London Illustrated News.

London Illustrated News.
The musical festival, which had caused
the whole city to hum with unwonted life
and gayety, was over; but the narrow
streets, usually so dull and sleepy, were
fuller Of carriages than on the opening
day, and the pavements were crowded
with well dressed people. Groups Of cler-
les from far and near, clusters of ladies
in fashionable silks and lace, and crowds
of country people, with all that was best
in the musical world, were shaking hands
at street corners, focking into shops, or
dispensing to their homes.
The cathedral was about to close its
doors. A few strangers still fingered in
the nave gazing stolidly about them. The
verger was locking up noisily as a warn
ing to loiterers that the church was clos
ing, and half a dozen choir boys, glad
TO be off to play, scampered out.
Still few fingered. A clergyman, OBJ
Viously a stranger, came from the am
bulatory, crossed the nave, and turning
with leisurely step, passed through a mar
row doorway out Of the cathedral into
the cloisters.
He was a curate Of one of the outlying
churches in the diocese, a man of ath-
letic build, with face keen and strong,
and, though young, known already for
his scholarship, his zeal and his piety.
After facing the cloisters more than
once, he sat on the broad stone sill of
one of the arches and looked up at the
sunlit spire, his eyes lingering on the late
Norman traoary in the tower, his hands
clasped in the attitude of man deep in
reverie.
But few persons were in the cloisters
"A child with her elder sister tripped gay
~ through. A group Of country folk look
ed in, stared about uncomfortably, and