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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-05-16

Birch Harbor.
Benjamin Copperthwaite has moved his
family to Prospect Hsrbor for the sum-
mer.
Miss Zina Miller, of Boston, is visiting
her grandparents, MIR. and Mrs. J. W..
Temple.
Rev. W. II. Rice, of Lsrrabee, who is
spending d few days here, held meeting
Sunday evening.
Mrs. +. F. Young, of North Lamoine,
wto has been visiting here, returned to
her home Monday.
May II. c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-05-16

HANCOCK ss.-At a probate court neli al
Bucssport, in and for said couL 81, on tine first
day Of May, in the year OF cur Lord one
thousand nine hundred.
On the foregoing petition, ordered. That
notice thereof be given TO all persons inter-
ested, By causing copy of salJ petition and
this order thereon to be pgoli~aed three
weeks successfully in the Ellsworth Ameri-
can, a newspaper published a Ellsworth, in
said county OF Hancock, that they may ap-
pear at a probate court to BE- held at the
probate court room in Ellsworth, in and for
said county, on the fifth day ct June, Il. d.
1900, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and be
heard thereon il they cause.
o. p. CUNNINGHAM, Judge Of Probate
true copy of original petition and order
OF court thereon.
Attest:-CHAs P. Dom, Register.
TINE subscriber hereby gives notice that
L he has been duly appointed adminis-
TRAITOR OF the estate OF Abbie II. Gray,
late of Castine, in the county OF Hancock,
deceased, and given bonds as the Law directs.
An persons having demands inst lhe estate
OF said deceased are desired T. present the
same for settlement, and all indebted taereto
are requested to make payment Immediately
May 1, a. d. 1866. GEORGE ". GRAY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-05-16

Huu's Cove.
Measles is the prevailing epidemic here
Ella McGown is at home from Bar
Harbor.
James Gordon, OF Franklin, is visiting
his sister, Mrs. l.. +. Brewer.
Miss Lillian Sweet is at Holden, called
there by the death Of her aunt, Mrs. Mary
Bates.
NJ ISIS Bertha McGown is just rallying
from severe attack of old fashioned
measles.
Albert Abbott aud Arthur Holten, of
South Paris, are visiting at Mrs. John
Salisbury's.
Miss Lizzie Stanley and Marion Stanley,
students of Bar iiarbor high school, have
been kept at home tie past week with the
measles.
Mrs. Joseph riton Bowen and family
have arrived with their servants. Mrs.
Bowen has increased he number OF her
horses and has also two ponies. She will
have extensive repairs made on her house
and grounds. she viii also have a vim
ming pool built and her wharf extend ed.
May II. B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-05-16
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the largest size cheapest. At all drug
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-05-16

Dedham.
Herman Gray is at work for +. w. Bur-
riil.
Joseph Mclaughlin has been home fer
few days.
Almond Leach, OF Penobscot, WAS in
town Sunday.
Mrs. A. c. Burrill is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. +. Turner, of Brewer.
Sewall Southworth and wife, of.Brewer,
are making a brief visit in town.
Arbor day will be oil served with APP
propriate exercises by teachers and pupils
at the town hall.
A. B. Burriil has gone to West Brook
field, Mass, here he has employment on
a large milk farm.
Ten candidates for mem bership in New
Century grange received first and second
degrees Saturday night. State Deputy
Boyden Bearce, of Eddington, was present
and assisted in the initiation. Mrs.
Bearce and Master Leach and wife, OF
Eddington grange, were also present.
May IA. b.
The colored American., 1900-07-28
1HE POWER OF The PRESS.

After thinking the question ever in
all its bearings, we do not know but
that the republican national commit
tee has taken the right view Of the
matter of race ard nationality bureaus.
The committee has decided not to
maintain a Negre or German bureau
this year, as it did ia 1896. The
system planned at that time under
more harmonious auspices. would have
yielded better results, but Senator
Hanna's judgement is that "Once is
enough for him" in that particular
line of experience. We venture to
drop this little hint. half the sum
necessary to equip and carry on the
two bureaus ia operation four years
ago, judiciously expended in sirculat
ing few first class newspapers, would
be OF unreasonable benefit to the Nc.
Kinley and Roosevelt ticket. Cam
paign sheets and hand bill arguments
count for little with serious minded
voters; but the weekly counsel of a
well established newspaper noted far
and wide for the cool headed and
conservative discussion of issues i'm.
porsant to the race, is sure to have an
influence broad and deep Since there
are to be Nd Negro bureaus, we have
net the slightest doubt that the liberal
circulation of at least a half dozen
standard race papers will occur to the
party leaders as wise and effective
plan OF action. The Negro press is a
The colored American., 1900-07-28
The CHINESE CRISIS.

Secretary Hays note on the Chinese
situation mad the true American ring.
The plain duty of this country is 10
guarantee protection to Its humblest
citizens in ChiEa, but We should have
no part in such land grabbing scheme
az ill resu from 'he dismemberment
of the chinese Empire. Wsmust Phold
American dignity, secure adequate
reparation for all Outrages inflicted
upon Us, and seek TO pres@ve. if posi-
BILE, the stability aud integrity of the
fowery kingdom as long as that gsv.
ernmsnt shows itself worthy Of respect
We want no war if it can be honora'
bly, avoided. Yet, if the craftiness of
the Chinese nature makes q resort to
arms necessary. America in this crisis,
as in all others, will be found able to
take care of herself with credit aud
distinction. The negro, as usual, will
be q patriot of patriOts, and will follow
the fsg into the thick st of the fray.
With hi. brain and Drawn he is ever
ready to marshal his forces upon the
side of advanced civilization, aud up
hold the land of bis allegiance Should
war be declared against China, We
should be glad to see eur brave colorsd
regulars, Immediately reinforced by
every one of those we'll equipped vol.
uAteer regiments which rendered such
noble service in the engagements with
Spain. We are satisfied to trust the
judgment of President Mckinley as
to the necessity for gar in the Orient.
In the event of crash, We want the
Negro to be among the first in the
field.
The colored American., 1900-07-28
THE EVENING STsR.

The Colored American extend. II.
heaviest congratulations to its d,.,;n
gui.hed ineighbor, The Evening Sta,
upon its new home-the faest nevsnara,
property in the country. The Star !,
a clean wholesome family shee, and
has richly earned lis glowing success,
by strict adherence to honest 4 etho5,
and filling to ''t' the requirements n
q modern newspaper. The Star. in,
press Ia vividiy seen in a newer and
greater Washington, a healthier Dub.
lie sentiment, and In a higher copcsn.
ton of the rights of man, regardles. Of
race, color Or creed. The Star ba.
always rung true On the Negro CUES.
ton. When We have deserved praiss
We have gotten it from q prodigsl
hand. When We have needed s2iu.
tary rebuke, i. has been dealt squarely
but in generous spirit. We cannot re.
membsr . time when the theughtful
Negro has found it necessary 10 dissent
from an editorial utterance of the Star
bearing upon any phase Of American
citizenship. To Messrs. NOyes and
Kaufman, the~people of Washington
and the Negro race, owe an everIast
ing debt of gratitude.
The colored American., 1900-07-28
THE CoLoRED AMERICAN, WARRINGTON, o. Q.

Is there no way out? Will our ap.
peal TO the North Carolina Caesar fall
upon deaf ears? VIII not the teHder
impulses of a great nation rise up
in aid of this defenseIess race? Will the
government weakly submit when IFS
18th amendment Is being cut out OF
the Constitution? Will New York al
low one yete in the South equal ten in
the North? Is there no remedy IN law,
politics, ethics or popular sentiment!
The North Carolina problem il an
American problem, America should
help her to settle it, and TO settle it
right,
The colored American., 1900-07-28
SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1900.
soRrH cARoLlSAs prrIABLs PLIGHT


The political situation in North
Carolina is about as bad as anything
can be. 1t is a blot upon the eseutch
con Of American institutions, and
shame upon Christian civilization.
A long campaign Of abuse and de-
Dunciation of the Negro is coming to a
close. The black mans presence IN
politics is regarded as an intrusion, and
practice OF every kind have been re-
sorted to in an endeavor to eliminste
him. and establish undisputed "white
supremacy" Fraud, intimidation, mur
der, arson, and thefl. in turn. have
served the purpose of sending the Ne
grOes to the rear And now a distran-
chisins constitutional amendment is up
for adoption, the effect CT which will
be to shut out the bulk of the Negro
vote on the fimsy sham of illiteracy,
yet is to not be enforced against the ig'
n0rant horde of white voters VII Sc
suffrage Is far worse menace than
that Of the lowest clement of the blacks.
The Negro is never difficult to handle.
He obeys intelligent leadership; he is
industrious aad religious and loves
peace and home. This unlettered crowd
of tar heelers, who are now making
the once proud and prosperous state of
North Carolina hideous with their
hoa-se yell of white supremacy, fur
nish the material from which mObs are
formed, and from whose ranks come
the thug, the striker and the anar
ohis'.
The campaign eliminated in a
grand red shirt rally the other day
at Lumberton. The press dispatches
tell US that all issues of q general ma.
ture were dropped, and that Indians
and even a few renegade Negroes put
on the insignia of lawlessuess, and
joined viii The red shirted rebels and
white clad women, ell crying cut the
shibboleth:
"Fhe Negro must and shall be dis,
fraachised."
All pretense of fair play was thrown
aside. The cloven,hoof of race preiu'
dice glistened OF emily under the glare
of the noon day sun. The speakers,
led by one Aycock, candidate for gov.
ernor, all sang one song-Ths Negro
The colored American., 1900-07-28

The reason the white man Pr0sPef',
in business in because be thinks, anu
then puts his best thought into action
BE studies markets he studies metq'
DDS, AMI he studies manners h'
watches popular tendencies, and ann
to satisfy the people whose custom Dc
wishes 20 hold He Looks far ahsao'
buys ahead and sells ahead and ID
always striving to get ahead OF hf
competitor In speed, quality and guam.
tity. When the black merchant dOs'
the same thing. he will prosper '0''
The colored American., 1900-07-28

We cling to the opinion that The
esteemed Washington Post can glesn
more lasting inspiration from our ed-
torial page, but still We have no OBJ
lection if its eyes continue to remain
glu- d 10 the sad" column
The colored American., 1900-07-28

The grocer who sells the best butter,
eggs, milk or potatoes at the most
reasonable prices, will never be made
to know the color of his face by tbs
kind of customers he draws.
The colored American., 1900-07-28

Oat of over 5000 appointments 81
the Government Printing Office aO9u'
one hundred of which are held Dy
Negroes, only one young man mas been
found good enough to be given
clerkshlp.
The colored American., 1900-07-28

The Negroes of the District Of
Columbia spend s,50OO.OsO annually
tor the necessities of life. Caucasian
merchants get the bulk of this taOu'
lous sum. The blame is located.
The colored American., 1900-07-28

The popular opinion around town
last Saturday was that The COored
Americas didn't do a thing to the
Washington Post"
The colored American., 1900-07-28

Ru sSerfpf40ns mag Dc sent % pOSto676s
money o<dEr. express Or by registered Iet56x.
AL coEe mn1tRAUong f9r publication s0G<1En
De a1co K4Iau16d with Inc name OF the ErIt6z-
Qot aeeezarily hoE Publication. But as q gUEzz-
ante 0f gs@e faItA.
We s6Iisst news, ssntrfOutf0ES, opiRs8ES
and a faSt. all matters affecting the r9es-
viii nat par fer matter, b0EeveT. UzSass
10 = sr6srsa by Cs. All matter intenaeA fsr
DC La EzAa must reach this once % V e4Iss-
dSy 81 eAah week TO lnsure insertion N zRs
cur61t issue
- Agents are wanted everywhere send
nEIruGE1ons.
The colored American., 1900-07-28


they cannot win-so dishonorable meth
eds are to be employed without scruple.
The Constitution Of the United States
Is nothing The Law is spat upon. The
rights OF man are trampled In the dust.
Race feeling ia permitted to run not,
and madness, irenzisd and frothlng,
has taken tbe place of reason. Isn't it
q picture calculated to sober every true
American, however besotted he may
have been by fear of Negro domination
Isn't il q condition which May well
cause the thoughtful to tremble for the
safety of the republic!
1t is far from The Colored Amer
can to add fuel to this already scorch'
ing fame. This is no time to throw
brands ints the buzniBg by abuse or
unnecessary deEuncistinn. We had
rather appeal to the inherent sense OF
justice that resides deep down in the
heart Of every MAN Is there no peace
ful way out of this difficulty? Cannot
the judgment of the best in each race
evolve q solution. honorable to both
and preservative of the good name OF
the State? This is the wise course that
is being taken by such clear headed
Negro leaders az White, Chestham.
DaRcy, Dudley, Goler and Hood.
Will it prove OF any effect? Is the end
fore ordained, and are the people of
North Carolina determined to brush
from their path the national constitu
ton and its 10Th amendment ss they
would dirty rag?
If 60, why? For what reason should
the Negro be disfranchtsed? What has
the black maa done in the past-what
is he doing now to warrant this whole
sale and malevoleut crusade against
bis exercise of the suffrage? Has he not
been loyal to the flag. Has he sot
worked faithfully to build up the state
and devslop Its resources? Does he not
pay his debts and obey the laws? Is
he not the owner of more real estate,
and is be not conducting mC re schesls,
colleges and churches than at any time
since his emancipation! Is not the Ne
gro today by virtue of improved con-
ditions, better prepared for the suffrage
than ever before? Taking . favorable
view of all these considerations it is
dificult for The CoIored American,
with It's years of training in the North
ern and Western school of thought to
understand Why this personal hatred Of
the Negrs should be 81 intense and deep
seated, when that same race is contribG.
ting so heavily to the happiness and
prosperity of the South in Sd many ways
and never 50 much as hints desire for
domination. Is the wrong in the Negro
or is it in his opponents? Why not
be candid, and let results 60 TO him who
most deserves generous consideration.
An anomalous condition is here pre-
sented. Colored Americans are held up
to exeeratien, and their bo lies riddied
with bullets because they sfer to &C.
cept the citizenship guarantees laid
down in the organic law, of life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness Yet We
have nothing but good blood for the
Aeathen CHR ess, who eat the heart out
| of the laundry iuteresfs of the eountrv
The colored American., 1900-07-28

power in the land. Ii sboul3 /
cared for by it, friends, and Kent ~
the right side. u
The colored American., 1900-07-28

4 thing is right or wrong upon it'
intrinsic merit-net merely because
white man says it is right or wrong.
The colored American., 1900-07-28

The true leader is he who ls fearless
In the advocacy of the right.
The colored American., 1900-07-28

A Irickster or a trimmer can never
be Z leader.
The colored American., 1900-07-28

Ceasefess industry is the price Of
success.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-15

The excellent work Of the special
committee on Exposition subscrip-
tions, which visited New York 10
confer with the Presidents Of rail
roads entering Charleston, has re-
suited in adding $40, 900 to the stock
Of the South Carolina Interstate and
West Indian Exposition Company.
This subscription was made by the
Southern Railway, the Atlantic Coast
Line and the Plant System. In ad-
dition to this, $4,000 was secured
from the Clyde Steamship Line.
These subscriptions positively insure
the success of the project and the
Exposition Company will likely lie
organized within a few days.
The committee now at the North,
also anticipates other subscriptions
in New York, Philadelphia, Boston
and other cities and the outlook is
bright indeed.
Wherever ono turns, the most en-
couragipg reports are heard and the
whole country seems to be willing
and ready to help South Carolina,
now that she has shown disposition
to help herself.
The people Of South Carolina gen.
orally have been invited 10 join in
this movement and the shares have
been placed at IS each, in order that
every citizen may be personally inter
ested, If he so desires. Subscription
books have been sent to nearly every
county in the State, and all who de-
sire to aid in the splendid project can
sign for such amounts as they see fit,
in the presence and with the advice
Of their fellow townsmen. Capt. J
T. Douglas and Mr.. T. J. Betenbaugh
both OF Union, are members OF the
Executive Committee for Union
county. Lists for subscription have
been left at the bank and at The A
III. Foster Co.'S store for subscrip
tions. Mr.. f. F.. Rcmbert, Of Rem
bert p. o., is also member Of the
Executive Committee and will re-
ceive subscriptions. All who desire
to contribute to tho success Of this
enterprise and also to make goot
investment can see these gentlemen
at any time. Mr. II. j. Betenbaugl
will also receive subscriptions ut his
office.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-15

At the annual meeting Of the Board
Of trustees OF the South Carolina
College which was held in Columbia
Tuesday, Mr.. August Kohn, the well
know Columbia correspondent Of the
News and Courier, was appointed by
Gov. McSwecney, to fill the unex-
pired term Of Mr.. l. l.. Withers, as
a member OF the board. Mr.. Kohn
had the endorsement of the leading
Alumni of the college and other
prominent men all over the State,
who had not only asked his appoint
ment personally but had written and
wired the Governor asking that he be
appointed. Mr.. Kohn is very pop
ular young man, and has host Of
friends all over the State who will be
glad to hear of his appointment. We
congratulate our brother Of the quill.
Newspaper men get there sometimes.
We don't think better choice could
have been made.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-15

This is the commencement season,
every paper we lay hands on is full
Of the reports of commencement ex-
crcises Of the various institutions OF
the State. This is all right, and fur
nishes relief to the monotony Of
the reports OF the Philippine war, and
the constant declarations of "the
war is over" 1t also fans away some
Of the stencil raised by the stirring
up Of the rottenness in Cuba postal
affairs, and it shows that the State,
the newspapers and the various in
stitutions of learning are thoroughly
awake to the Importance Of educating
the rising generation, and fitting the
youth of the land for the life work
that lies before thon. We cannot do
too much to help along the cause Of
education.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-15

The Beers are not whipped by lcng
odds. A report this week says that
d battalion Of the British were literally
wiped out by the Beers at Roodeval,
500 were killed, wounded and cap
tured, only six men escaped. The
Beers returned the wounded to the
British after the battle. They have
cut of Lord Roberts communication
with the outside world, and say they
will never surrender as long as there
nre five hundred men in transvaal to
bear arms. Oh no, not whippe: quite
yet.
1t is even stated that the Beers
have recaptured Bloemfontein, and
that President Steyn has been rein
stated as President OF the Orange
Free State. II so that little arrange
ment OF changing the name 10 the
Orange River State will have to bo
called of for the present.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-15

We regret to learn Of Newberry's
loss Of another Of her landmarks. In
the death of Judge j. p. Pool, New
berry loses one of her most highly
respected citizens, one who has for
nearly half century been identified
with her people, and ever ready to
lend helping hand to anything look
ing to the advancement and upbuild-
ing Of the town.
Death has laid heavy hand on
Newberry in the last twelve months
and has removed some of her most
prominent citizens. Her old land
marks are rapidly passing away.
Only few still remain. Newberry
has our sympathy. And especially
do we extend sympathy to the family
in this hour of bereavement.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-15

Hon. Stanyarne Wilson has re-
turned from Washington, and we
notice that he has been interviewed by
the Spartanburg Herald. Mr.. Wilson
talks very Interestingly upon the live
issues Of the day. We regret we have
not the room to reproduce what he
says. 1t is too good to condense,
and as we believe it will be interest
ing reading for our subscribers we
will reproduce it next week.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-15
The situation in China is becoming

The situation in China is becoming
somewhat acute. The Chinese are
entrenching outside the capital,
Pekin, to oppose the advance Of the
international column, and have guns
trained on the American mission and
the British legation.
1000 Russian cavalry and infantry
with artillery have landed at Taku.
1t seems the Empress has changed
front or was misrepresented, when it
was said she was backing up the Box
ers. She says she has no objection
to the presence Of foreign troops in
China's territory. The United States
has sent hospital ship Solace, and T..
S. Gunboat, Nashville, and supply
ship will soon sail for China.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-15
HELP NEEDED QUICK.

There is an excellent opportunity
offered for some charitable work by
the churches for the relief of famine
stricken India, hundreds of thousands
are starving to death, help is being
sent, and the relief committee are
doing everything in their power with
the funds that come in for the relief
OF the sufferers. Relief stations are
being established at various places,
and soup is being served out to all
corners. Many OF the starving in
habitants travel for many miles to
reach these relief stations for O single
small bowl of soup. Hundreds Of
them are so weak and nearly starved
that they fall by the way side and die,
while the other famished creatures
struggle along. There are hundreds
Of dead bodies lying unburied along
these roads to the stations. 1t is a
terrible state Of affairs, and the suf-
feripg Of these people is something
horrible to contemplate. The ac-
count says that Of the 60,000,00 in
habitants one-sixth Of them are threat
ened with starvation and thousands
are dying OF starvation every "a hours.
The heavens are rs iron and the earth
as brass. The birds Of the air drop
lifeless to the ground overcome by
the terrible heat. The famine is from
lack Of rain, nothing can grow, the
water is drying up and becoming
stagnant.
Let the churches take up collec-
ton, and send it to John Crosby
Brown, Treasurer, % Bible House,
New York, and it will go by cable,
and at once to relieve the sufferers.
Five cents will save life for one day,
one dollar will rescue 90 from death
by starvation and sustain life ore
day. Is there any one who would
not make contribution for such
cause. India Relief Organization
aided in one day 5,795, 900, But they
need funds and need them badly ard
at once. Many will die before your
contribution can reach them, but
there are hundreds Of thousands Of
others to save, until the rains como
and the crops can be gathered. A tele-
gram dated June 18th from London
states that the hot weather still pre-
walls, and the famine situation has
not changed. There are now $500,
900 unfortunates receiving aid. Every
church in town should make an effort
to raise relief fund. Let the min,ra